M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
The body was disposed of when Grumblejack poo'd it out.
The Judge calls out to the man in the hood:
If you wish to speak, step forth. If you do not wish to speak, then leave now and we shall have no quarrel.
Captain Odenkirk snarls something in Norspik. One sailor rushes below, and the others tense, clearly ready for some additional command.
"Jotuns. I hate fighting Jotuns." He turns to glare at you. "Jotuns were not mentioned in my contract. If that thing moves against my ship, I am gone."
The Judge responds: I do not wish to bargain with you. We are to meet one of the leaders of this land. If you know of Sakkarot Fire-Axe, then we may have business. If not, then I wish no quarrel with you.
HP 169/169; AC:37/21/29; Saves: +22/+23/+20; Init +10; Per +28(See Invisibility), CMD 42
Misc:
Effects: Resist Cold 30, Fly 30', Telepathic Bond
If you're the one we're supposed to meet..you're doing it rather rudely. We've already come many leagues to bring you these goods. It's the least you could do to come and speak with us here.
The Judge responds: I do not wish to bargain with you. We are to meet one of the leaders of this land. If you know of Sakkarot Fire-Axe, then we may have business. If not, then I wish no quarrel with you.
The name of Sakkarot Fire-Axe has a remarkable effect on the robed figure. He seems to twitch and shiver, as if in the grasp of some strong emotion. When he speaks again, his voice is choked.
"Fool! Sakkarot Fire-Axe is not here! It is I who hold your life in my hands!"[b] He steps forward onto the dock and address the hulking corpse of the giant. [b]"Minion, seize this witless dolt! Take this man and crush him!"
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Kind of a dick isn't he? No wonder only dead things are willing to hang out with him.
Seeing the huge undead approaching, the Judge shutters and calls a creature from a place which he knows would cause great pain to himself, as it will to the undead approaching.
A moment later, a glowing ball of bright energy appears 20 feet in front of the Judge between him and the zombies.
Use Summon Monster ability to summon a small Positive Energy Elemental. This will appear about 20' in front of the Judge.
I know that a positive elemental is unusual, but seems perfectly suited against one who is using undead.
The Judge then calls back:
I was told to speak with Sakkarot Fire-Axe. If he is not here, then I ask where is he? I have no desire to fight you or your minions. But, I have an order from a power far greater than you or I. I have been ordered to use all my resources and those of my companions to see that our mission is completed.
It is clear you know of Sakkarot Fire-Axe, now, tell me where he is that I may speak with him, or inform him of our arrival. If he inquires who we are, simply tell him that the Ninth has arrived.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
Jax Naismith wrote:
If you're the one we're supposed to meet..you're doing it rather rudely. We've already come many leagues to bring you these goods. It's the least you could do to come and speak with us here.
Seeing the huge undead approaching, the Judge shutters and calls a creature from a place which he knows would cause great pain to himself, as it will to the undead approaching.
Hold on just a second there, Judge. Let's rewind just a second or two. The robed man yells at the giant corpse, "Minion, seize this witless dolt! Take this man and crush him!"
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Edmin shakes his head as he smiles and begins to move forward approaching the robed man. "In the words of some real good friends of mine: "Serve or die!"
The Judge begins to chuckle:
It seems that the Lord we serve has greater control over your undead creations that you do.
The Judge pauses for effect before continuing.
Now then, who are you and where is Sakkarot Fire-Axe?
The Judge looks to Edmin with a slight nod before turning back to the necromancer: Answer quickly for my Champion tends to have a short fuse and enjoys using his axe to show his displeasure.
The robed man absolutely loses it. "YOU -- You DARE to DEFY ME? I will DESTROY you!" Shrieking with rage, he rushes forward down the dock. He raises one hand and a crackling bolt of black energy lashes out at the Judge.
M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
Come JOIN GOBLIN BLOODLICK TEE HEE TEE HEE HEE HEE!
M DEAD KILLED BY DMDM Lore Warden 2/Arcane Duelist 3
Stats:
HP 4/45; AC 20(25 w def/CE)/16(21)/14; CMD 19; Init +5; Perception +4; Fort +7 (8 vs Poison), Ref +9, Will +3; Fire Res 1; BP 10/12; Spells Lvl 1 3/4 Initiative +5
Except, it's negative energy damage. So, to the Judge, it feels cool and refreshing, like a shot of good vodka, a fresh breeze, or the taste of spearmint. Mmmmm.
M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
M DEAD!! KILLED BY EVIL EVIL DMDM!! Rogue1/Barb (Feral)1 temp hp 14/17 and 9 con (HP 24/25+4 when Raging; AC21/17/15(-2 Raging) ; CMD 16 (18 Rage) Fort +4(6); Ref +8; Will +1( 3); Init +6; Perception +5/6 for Traps; Darkvision
You guys hid her corpse among the cargo until you had the chance to cut various pieces off it, either to eat or for your own purposes. Then when you were done (I assume), you cast Invisibility and chucked what was left of her overboard.
The robed man suffers from poor impulse control. There's also something about him that's... off. You'd need to spend more time around him to get more detail, but the boy's not right.
Now that he's within range, you're starting to pick up on his auras. The staff crackles with necromantic energy. He's also wearing a ring, something around his waist, and something around his neck -- evocation, transmutation, and abjuration, respectively.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
Douglas Muir 406 wrote:
Cуровую зиму wrote:
What Soothsayer's pathetic, mangled corpse?
You guys hid her corpse among the cargo until you had the chance to cut various pieces off it, either to eat or for your own purposes. Then when you were done (I assume), you cast Invisibility and chucked what was left of her overboard.
DM I was trying to be cute and coy by saying that comment, 'it was never there.' Obviously I did not covey that on the post.
That's ok, if I threw something you did not catch, 90 percent of your acronyms I have to look up.
Female Aasimar Wizard 6 (HP 53/53; AC 18/18/15; CMD 16 Fort +5; Ref +7 Will +8; Init +3; Perception +11; Darkvision 60 ft)
The Judge should totally monologue and ham it up after the necromancer fails to bring him down.
Like a reverse Gandalf
We shall pass! I am a servant of the Dark prince, leader of the Ninth! The dark fire will not avail you, necromancer. Go back to your shadows! We WILL PASS!'
The robed guy is very, very upset. Like, throwing his staff on the ground, screaming out loud, razza-frazza upset. However, just as things are about to turn nasty...
"What is happening here?" A large group of bugbears has emerged from the trees and is approaching the dock. The one at the front, carrying an axe, appears to be the leader. "Enver, what are you doing?"
Male Human Oracle (FC) 15 Init: +8 Perc: +0 AC:24/14/20 F:+13 R:+14 W:+15 HP:124/124 Freedom of movement, Resist Cold/30, Air Walk 30'
He was attempting to kill the leader of the ninth knot and disrupt the delivery of important supplies for your warriors. We are not even sure why other than maybe he is opposed to our cause? Dren says matter of factly from the ship.
Sorry about the slower posting, running around the country with few minutes to sit down and really contemplate things.
A look of concern crosses the Judges face as the dark ray strikes him in his face. However, when he feels the cold wave of death energy that comprises the ray, he simply laughs.
A moment later, the laugh turns to a look of outrage when he again focuses upon the necromancer:
As I just told you, I am the leader of the Ninth and we are the favored of the Dark Lord. You powers over death have no effect on me. Now, my patience is wearing very thin. But, for the last time, WHERE IS SAKKAROT FIRE-AXE!!!
As he finishes saying this, the Judge's usually pale face has turned nearly beet red and it is clear that his patience is wearing thin.
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When the bugbears arrive out of the woods a moment later, before the mad necromancer has a chance to respond, the Judge simply ignores the necromancer.
We are the Ninth and are here to meet Sakkarot Fire-Axe.
Edmin, you've fought bugbears! Lots of bugbears. So, you thought you knew all about bugbears.
What you did not know is that a bugbear is capable of delivering a "you're a f&!!ing idiot" stare. But apparently they are, because this particular bugbear is doing it right now.
"Enver. Take your carrion and return to your hut."
The robed man seems to hunch into himself. "Not carrion..." he mutters as he slouches away. The hill giant and the dead bugbears turn and begin shambling after him. "...they're my friends..." He is still mumbling to himself as he and his grisly retinue disappear into the trees.
(He pauses for a moment and delivers a venomous glance, of mixed confusion and hatred, at the Judge. Then, he turns and is gone.)
