[ic=The Town of New Helios]
Another day in the bustling market city of New Helios. In the merchant's quarter which hold both the major marketplaces and the main visitor's district is crowded as ever. Mercahants hawking their wares abound and caravans have come from all corners of Eltabar as well as other more exotic locales. All seems cheerful and as it should be. However off to the sides you can spot alleyways that remain dark even at midday, defaced with grafiti and strewn with trash not seen on the spotless main streets.
Staring at you from the side of a stall is a sobering sight - a poster with the comely visage of a young woman and the word "Mising" scrawled in shaky black lettering across the top. You have lost count of how many of these poorly made signs you have seen on your wanderings this day and in past days. None seem to ever stay up long, as evidenced by small crumpled piles sitting in dark corners where they have been thrown.
Up ahead you notice a group gathering around a much larger poster. This one is much better made and is adorned with a richly dressed middle-aged man and many words including "Missing", "Lord Frederick Bellid" and "Reward". The gathered crowd is far more mixed than the surrounding shoppers, and many look to be battlehardened mercenaries.
Then, a stocky unkempt man from the front speaks up.[/ic]
[ic=Man]"Whut does it say? Somebody read it. Has is lordship gorn missin too?"[/ic]
[ooc]Try to keep this as a primarily IC thread. If you have any random other queries, please PM me or post them in the OOC thread.
Please include a spoilerized version of your character sheet (and background, etc) with your first post.
The Town (New Helios) is a medium sized town just north of the southern forests, and a good few days hard ride from the capital of Luthton. For the most part is is heavily patrolled by the Redcloaks (the local watch), and they frown upon troublemakers. Also, while in market areas, one is only permitted to (openly) carry a single one handed weapon and it must remain sheathed.
The first set of IC info is general for all of you. It would vary slightly, but then merge at the large poster part. You do not know each other at the moment, but you all join the crowd at roughly the same time. You can make your own decisions on whether you just arrived in town or are currently staying here or live here. Just include this info in the first reply's ooc part.
And awaaaay we go! :yumm: [/ooc]
Also guys, the first post doesn't have to be just your character. i was in fact thinking that you'd just include the character sheet with whatever your first IC post was.
[spoiler=Almax Duneith]
Almax Duneith
M Changeling Rogue 2
N
Rolls (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=833046)
[table=Abilities]
[tr][th]Ability[/th][th]Score[/th][th]Mod[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]STR[/td][td]15[/td][td]+2[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]DEX[/td][td]17[/td][td]+3[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CON[/td][td]12[/td][td]+1[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]INT[/td][td]17[/td][td]+3[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]WIS[/td][td]10[/td][td]+0[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CHA[/td][td]12[/td][td]+1[/td][/tr][/table]
AC 16, Touch 13, Flat 13
Init +3
BAB +1, Grap +3
Speed 30,(base 30, 48lbs/--lbs Light Load, No Armor)
Fort +01, Ref +06, Will +00
[table=Attacks]
[tr][th]Bonus[/th][th]M or R[/th][th]Weapon[/th][th]Damage[/th][th]Critical[/th][th]Range[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]+04[/td][td]Melee[/td][td]MWK Rapier[/td][td]1d6+2[/td][td]18-20/x2[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+03[/td][td]Melee[/td][td]Dagger[/td][td]1d4+2[/td][td]19-20/x2[/td][td]10â,¬,,¢[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+04[/td][td]Ranged[/td][td]+2 Str Composite Shortbow [/td][td]1d6+2[/td][td]x3[/td][td]70'[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Medium, 5'4" tall, 118 wt, 23 yrs old
White Hair, White Eyes, Gray Skin
Lanuages:
Common, Dwarven, Orc, Elven
[table=Skills]
[tr][th] Total Mod [/th] [th]Skill Name[/th] [th]Ranks[/th] [th]Ability Mod[/th][th]Misc[/th] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Bluff (Cha) [/td][td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]2[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+04[/th][td] Diplomacy (Cha) [/td][td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Disable Device (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0 [/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+04[/th][td] Disguise (Cha) [/td] [td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Escape Artist (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+04[/th][td] Forgery (Int) [/td] [td]1[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+04[/th][td] Gather Info (Cha) [/td][td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Hide (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+03[/th][td] Intimidate (Cha) [/td][td]0[/td][td]1[/td][td]2[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Knowledge (Local) (Int) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+03[/th][td] Listen (Wis) [/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Move Silently (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Open Lock (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Search (Int) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+05[/th][td] Sense Motive (Wis) [/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td][td]2[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Sleight of Hand (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+03[/th][td] Spot (Wis) [/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Tumble (Dex) [/td][td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+04[/th][td] UMD (Cha) [/td][td]3[/td][td]1[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[tr][th]+06[/th][td] Use Rope (Dex) [/td] [td]3[/td][td]3[/td][td]0[/td] [/tr]
[/table]
Feats
-Combat Expertise
Racial Features
- +2 Saves vs sleep and charm effects
- +2 Racial Bonus to Bluff, Intimidate, and Sense Motive
- Natural Linguist
- Minor Shape Change
Class Abilities
-Sneak Attack 1d6
-Trapfinding
-Evasion
[spoiler=Equipment and Coins]
[table=Equipment]
[tr][th]Name[/th] [th]Price[/th] [th]Weight[/th] [th]Location[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]MWK Rapier[/td] [td]320.00gp[/td] [td]2lb[/td] [td]Left Hip[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]+2 Str Composite Shortbow[/td] [td]275.00gp[/td] [td]3lb[/td] [td]Back[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Arrows (20)[/td] [td]001.00gp[/td] [td]3lb[/td] [td]Back[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]x2 Dagger[/td] [td]004.00gp[/td] [td]4lb[/td] [td]Belt[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Studded Leather[/td] [td]175.00gp[/td] [td]20lb[/td] [td]Worn[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]MWK Theives Tools[/td] [td]100.00gp[/td] [td]2lb[/td] [td]Belt[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Water Skin[/td] [td]001.00gp[/td] [td]4lb[/td] [td]Belt[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Backpack[/td] [td]002.00gp[/td] [td]2lb[/td] [td]Back[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Silk Rope[/td] [td]010.00gp[/td] [td]5lb[/td] [td]Backpack[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Whetstone[/td] [td]000.02gp[/td] [td]1lb[/td] [td]Backpack[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Grappling Hook[/td] [td]001.00gp[/td] [td]4lb[/td] [td]Backpack[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Totals:[/th][th]0889.02gp[/th][th]48lb[/th][th] [/th][/tr]
[/table]
[table=Coins]
[tr][th]Gold Pieces[/th][td]10[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Silver Pieces[/th][td]9[/td][/tr]
[tr][th]Copper Pieces[/th][td]8[/td][/tr]
[/table]
[/spoiler]
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]Player name: Gwaihir Windlord
Character Name: DaÃÂn Ironhammer[/size]
Class: Fighter | Level: 2
Race: Dwarf | Gender: Male
STR: 18 | {+4 pts}
DEX: 13 | {+1 pts}
CON: 20 | {+5 pts}
INT: 12 | {+1 pts}
WIS: 13 | {+1 pts}
CHA: 11 | {0 pts}
HP Total: 28
AC Bonus: 17 | Touch AC: 11 | Flat-footed AC: 16
Initiative: +1
Base Attack: +2 | Grapple: +6
Saving Throws:
Fortitude Total:+8 (Base: 3 + Ability Mod: 5 Other: 0 )
Reflex Total:+1 (Base: 0 + Ability Mod: 1 + Other: 0 )
Will Total:+1 (Base: 0 + Ability Mod: 1 + Other: 0 )
Weapons
(Lawbringer [mwk Huge warhammer]) - Attack:+8 |Damage:3d6+6 |Crit:x3
(Shortbow) - Attack:+3 |Damage:1d6 |Crit:x3
(Light hammer) - Attack:+3(+6) |Damage:1d4+4 |Crit:x2
(Handax) - Attack:+6 |Damage:1d6+4 |Crit:x2
Armor
(Banded mail) - AC Bonus:+6 |AC Penalty:-6 |Weight:35lb
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
Skills
(Search - Total:+6[8] |Ranks:5 |Mods:(List all+2[stonecunning])
(Knowledge [architecture and engineering]) - Total:+8 |Ranks:5 |Mods:(List all+2[dwarf])
(Craft [weaponsmithing]) - Total:+6[8] |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all+2[metal or stone; dwarf])
(***Skill Name***) - Total:+*** |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
(***Skill Name***) - Total:+*** |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
(***Skill Name***) - Total:+*** |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
Feats and Racial Abilities
(Exotic Weapon Profiency [Lawbringer]) - (negets -4 penalty to attack with Lawbringer)
(Stonecunning) - (+2 search checks to notice unusual stonework, allows search check when coming within 10 feet of stonework.
(Stability) - (+4 to balance checks when firmly on the ground)
(Darkvision) - (see clearly [black and white] up to 60ft in complete darkness)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
Class Abilities
(Weapon Focus [Lawbringer]) - (+1 to attack rolls with Lawbringer)
(Power Attack) - (trade attack bonus for damage [up to base attack bonus])
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
Spells
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Equipment
-Backpack
-Artisans tools
-50ft hemp rope
-tent
-bedroll
-Waterskin
-Whetstone
-one weeks trail rations
-dwarven brewmaster
-***********
-***********
Treasure
Coins: *** gp | *** sp | *** cp | *** pp
Magical Items:
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Kevkas Dragonsbane]Player name: Voran Illezou
Character Name: Kevkas Dragonsbane
Class: LG
Knight | Level: 2
Race: Human | Gender: Male
Religion/Deity: Senya, The Daystar
Languages: Common, Elven, Orcish, Goblin
STR: 17 | {3 pts}
DEX: 12 | {1 pts}
CON: 18 | {4 pts}
INT: 15 | {2 pts}
WIS: 15 | {2 pts}
CHA: 16 | {3 pts}
HP Total: 30
AC Bonus: 17 | Touch AC: 11 | Flat-footed AC: 16
Initiative Bonus: 1
Base Attack: +2 | Grapple: 5
Saving Throws:
Fortitude Total:4 (Base: 0 + Ability Mod: 4 + Other: 0)
Reflex Total:1 (Base: 0 + Ability Mod: 1 + Other: 0 )
Will Total:5 (Base: 3 + Ability Mod: 2 + Other: 0 )
Weapons
(Jovar) - Attack:+1(and +4or5 from strength) |Damage:2d6 |Crit:18-20/x2
(***Weapon Name***) - Attack:+*** |Damage:***** |Crit:***
(***Weapon Name***) - Attack:+*** |Damage:***** |Crit:***
(***Weapon Name***) - Attack:+*** |Damage:***** |Crit:***
Armor
(Banded Mail) - AC Bonus:+6 |AC Penalty:-6 |Weight: 35 lbs.
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
Skills
(Handle Animal) - Total:86 |Ranks:5 |Mods:(+3 [Ability])
(Diplomacy) - Total:5.5 |Ranks:2.5 |Mods:(+3 [Ability])
(Knowledge [nobility and royalty]) - Total:7 |Ranks:5 |Mods:(+2 [Ability])
(Ride) - Total:9 |Ranks:5 |Mods:(+2 [Ability], +2 [Synergy])
(***Skill Name***) - Total:+*** |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
Feats and Racial Abilities
(Weapon Focus[Jovar]) - (+1 on attack rolls)
](Exotic Weapon Proficiency [Jovar}) - (proficient with Jovar)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Feat/Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
Class Abilities
(Fighting Challenge +1) - (Challenge target foe with CR equal to your level minus 2, gain m=bonus)
(Knight's Challenge) - (Gain bonuses against foes by using Knights Challenges)
(Knight's Code) - (No sneak attack, etc etc)
(Mounted Combat) - (Bonus feat thingy)
(Sheild Block +1) - (+1 bonus when using sheild from training)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
Spells
Equipment
-Bedroll
-Torch (x3)
-Flint and Timber
-Caltrops
-25 ft. of rope
-Trail Rations
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
Treasure
Coins: 146 gp | 0 sp | 0 cp | 0 pp [This is a rough estimate]
Magical Items:
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Ankh]
Player name: Golem011
Character Name: Ankh
Class: Wizard | Lavel: 2
Race: Warforged | Gender: Indiscriminate Alignment: Neutral
STR: 10 | {0 pts}
DEX: 12 | {1 pts}
CON: 16 | {3 pts}
INT: 16 | {3 pts}
WIS: 12 | {1 pts}
CHA: 8 | {-1 pts}
HP Total: 13hp
AC Bonus: 11 | Touch AC: 11 | Flat-footed AC: 10
Initiative: +1
Base Attack: +0 | Grapple: +0
Saving Throws:
Fortitude Total:+3 (Base: +0 + Ability Mod: +3 + Other: *** )
Reflex Total:+1 (Base: +0 + Ability Mod: +1 + Other: *** )
Will Total:+4 (Base: +3 + Ability Mod: +1 + Other: *** )
Weapons
Quarterstaff - Attack:+0 |Damage:1D6|Crit: x2
Slam Attack - Attack:+0 |Damage:1D4 |Crit: x2
(***Weapon Name***) - Attack:+*** |Damage:***** |Crit:***
(***Weapon Name***) - Attack:+*** |Damage:***** |Crit:***
Armor
Warforged Plating - AC Bonus:+2 |AC Penalty: +0 |Weight: -
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
(***Armor Name***) - AC Bonus:+*** |AC Penalty:***** |Weight:***
Skills
Knowledge (Arcana) - Total:+7 |Ranks: 4 |Mods: +3
Concentration - Total:+7 |Ranks: 4 |Mods: +3
Spellcraft - Total:+7 |Ranks: 4 |Mods: +3
Decipher Script - Total:+7 |Ranks: 4 |Mods: +3
Speak Language - Total:2 |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
(***Skill Name***) - Total:+*** |Ranks:**** |Mods:(List all****)
Feats and Racial Abilities
Light Fortification - 25% that sneak/crit fails
Warforged Traits - Automatically stabilises, no need to eat, sleep, or breathe
Vulnerabilities - Rust monster touch, heat/chill metal, rusting grasp, 2D6 (reflex half)
Repulsion - Repelled by Repel Wood, Repel Metal or Stone
Healing - Healing subschool 1/2 normal effect, cannot heal damage naturally.
Immunities - Poison, sleep effects, paralysis, disease, nausea, fatigue, exhaustion, sickening, energy drain.
Scribe Scroll - Create scrolls (http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org/35/theraven_stephenh/feats/SCRIBE_SCROLL.html)
Improved Counterspell - Can use spells at least one level higher to counterspell.
Class Abilities
Summon Familiar - Summon Cat familiar (+3 bonus on move silently checks)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
(***Ability Name***) - (***List Brief Description***)
Spells
Level 0: 4/day.
Level 1: 2/day.
Level 0 - All spells known.
Level: 1 |Name: Magic Missile
----- Brief Description: 1 1D4 damage missile which strikes a target unerringly.
Level: 1 |Name: Animate Rope
----- Brief Description: Makes a rope move at your command.
Level: 1 |Name: Shield
----- Brief Description: Invisible disc gives +4 to AC and blocks MM.
Level: 1 |Name: Sleep
----- Brief Description: Puts 4HD of creatures into a deep slumber.
Level: 1 |Name: Mount
----- Brief Description: Summons riding horse for 2 hours/level.
Level: *** |Name: ************************
----- Brief Description: (****************************************)
Equipment
-Spellbook
-Component Pouch
-Ink
-Pen
-Chest with average lock
-1 Rope, silk (one of which is used to carry the chest)
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
-***********
Treasure
Coins: 102 gp | 8 sp | 8 cp | *** pp
Magical Items:
-Scroll of Confusion x2
-Scroll of Comprehend Languages
-Feather Token, Bird
-Potion of Cure Light Wounds x2
-Scroll of Floating Disk
-Scroll of Magic Missile x3
-Scroll of Burning Hands x2
-Scroll of Enlarge Person x2
-Scroll of Reduce Person x2
-Scroll of Disguise Self
-***********
Character Background and Description
Ankh was an experiment of a kind unseen before - a forgeborn melded into the Aeia Web. The experiment succeeded, and Ankh - a forgeborn with intense personality - was created. The savants let him on loan to the wizards' colleges (after much negotiation), but he was found to be near-incapable of focusing on any one subject. Eventually, the savants let him out on his own - to see what would occur next in his anomalous behaviour.[/spoiler]
Well, let's get this thing going.
[ic=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]Among the crowd gathered around the sign, you can see a young (relatively) dwarf. He has brown hair and a brown beard, kept in thick braids to keep it out of his way. His blue eyes seem rather small, although that might be because of his deep-set features and bushy eyebrows. He wears scale mail, covered with a tunic bearing the Ironhammer clan insignia. At his side sits an immense hammer, covered in Dwarven runes. As he stands there, attempting to view the poster, "C'mon give me a look!" he shouts. It appears to be all he can do to keep from letting his hammer work.[/ic]
[ic=Almax]A pair of white eyes watch the crowd forming from one of the darkened alleyways. Hmm, I'm sure there are a few pouches itching to be relieved from their captivity. Almax feels his pocket and decides he has enough to get by with for now. Might as well see what the commotion is about. The eyes raise about half a foot and turn a dull green. A human with a cloak hood covering his shoulder length black hair. He stands about 5'9" and has a slender build. He walks toward the crowd trying to figure out what is going on.[/ic]
[ic=Ankh]A large figure, wearing a long, dusty robe and a wide hood, stands silently at the back of the crowd. If you look too deep into his hood, you may believe you caught the glint of metal... but perhaps it was nothing. The creature stands totally still.[/ic]
[ic]A brightly dressed halfling wearing an eyepatch and a wide-brimmed hat speaks up.
"It says 'your mother, 6 copper.' One of their lordships 'as gone missin. Whatd'ya think it said?"
The large man turns to glare at the halfling once he catches on, but the tiny man just raises his brim and stare's back cooly out of his one good eye. [/ic]
[ic=@Dain]A large unshaven man in dirty leathers leans down and with a grin says
"Ooh, does the poor likkle stunty want a look. Wassa matter? Need a boost? Har har. Wait 'cher bloody turn." [/ic]
[ooc]@Voran: the [spoiler] at the start of your character sheet needs to be de-capitalized. that should make the s-block work.[/ooc]
[ic=Kevkas] A medium sized man sees the comotion. He is clad in some-what heavy armor, and looks to be youthful. As he approches the edge of the crowd he says, "What the hell is it this time...let me have a look. Move aside or I'll move ye, you bloody halfwits!".[/ic]
[ic=Ankh]The tall figure moves slowly to stand just behind Dain.
It speaks in a monotone: "Cease your hostilities, or I will cease them for you."[/ic]
[ic]Although much of the crowd has turned to watch the commotion at back of the crowd, many are still arguing about the poster and wild comments and accusations are flying back and forth.
"Yeah, when it's us people goin missin the couldn't care, but one a theirs? Call out the search parties."
"It's those damn swampies! This is what i'v been saying the whole time. Why doesn't anyone listen. The lizards took 'em all."
"Your crazy. How could they get in the city?"
"No, he's right. My cousin said he saw 'em comin out of the sewers."
"It was the devils! They've come back to get us in our sleep."
"Oh shut up. It couldn't be them, there's so many wards up, the devils couldn't set foot on this whole continent." [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Dain]The man slowly stands up too his full height - tall, but still a good head shorter than Ankh - and glances at who's addressing him from under the cloak. He leans in and whispers "I'd be careful bout who you threaten in these here parts. There's many as don't like you 'chines. Wouldn't want it to get out that one of ya was attacking good law-abiding citizens, would we?" [/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas]A burly orc, in finely made clothes with aneatly groomed goatee, sizes you up and replies "Ye best watch yir tongue, boy. If yeh wants ta keep it in yer head that is. Ye'll get yer turn. [/ic]
[ooc]My friend say he still wants to join, but is busy at the moment. Possibly he will join in mid next week. [/ooc]
[ic=Kevkas] "Oh, and who'll be doin' that now eh? I'm just curious! No harm in that." He starts to shoulder his way to the front of the crowd. [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]"I correct you - I believe that 'law abiding' includes NOT threatening others. And I was not planning to kill you. Or attack you."[/ic]
[ic=Almax]How much is the reward?, Almax calls from the back of the crowd.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn@unshaven man]I'd watch my tongue if I was you. I'd hate for things to get unpleasant.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn@Almax]I'd tell ya if these bloody mercenaries would get out a my way![/ic]
[ic=Crowd at the front] "It musta been the lizards. Everyone knows they eat people."
"That's crazy. They are cannibals."
"It's not technically canibalism if they aren't human."
"You're damn right they aren't human. But that don't mean they ain't cannibals."
"It must be them."
"Let's hunt 'em all down!" [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Dain]The man grins briefly then looks exhasperated.
"Damn, i forgot. You clanks aint got any subtlety to ya."
Turning to Dain
"Hey, stubby let'cher friend know what might happen is some evidence were to show up placing blame on a really tall man with iron fists. I'm just sayin.
From the front of the crowd, the halfling in the big hat calls out
"Ky! Just drop it. I swear to Beric* I ain't bailin you out this time if'n you start something you can't finish."
The man just keeps staring at Ankh and Dain.[/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas and Almax]The orc stops you briefly on your way past.
"That's a bit better. But keep civil when addressing yer elder's an better's."
Letting Kevkas go and turning to look at Almax, he yells out
"It says 50 Crowns for useful information. 100 platinum for any that leads to his return."
[/ic]
[ooc]*Beric is the Eltabarian god of travel, luck and resourcefulness.
Crowns are the local gold coins.
- Platinum Stars (seven pointed stars - the symbol of the Paragons)
- Gold Crowns
- Silver Ships
- Copper Pennies (actually called Hawks, but very few use that name. for the most part they are jusat called pennies or coppers)
[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]Almax's eyes go wide at the response to his question. 100 platinum. I could live good on that. [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]"Perhaps so. But I would find out where you lived... I do not need sleep, you know. Or food. I have no sense of smell, or filth... I could climb through your sewers, and you would never know I was there..."[/ic]
[ooc]Golem you may want to check this (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ebds/20050711a) out, unless the DM (I'm not going to keep up with your names :P) has changed them with his setting. (The bottom is a section on warforged senses)[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]Almax watches the strange wooden creature stay tall against the man standing in front of him and begins to make his way to the front to find out more information. [/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]100 platnium? Hoo, now that's a pretty penny.[/ic]
[ooc]@golem: Much though i want that to be true (it was pretty hardcore awesome), i am going with the standard senses. However due to the fact that many do not know all the details of warforged then we could just say that Ankh was bluffing in hoes that the man doesn't know otherwise.
Also, were Dain's last words out loud? Please try to put all out loud speech in blue, thoughts in, i dunno, green or red or something and naration/descriptive text in plain old black. I'd just prefer to keep the system unified.[/ooc]
[ic]The people at the crowd are getting more and more worked up into a frenzy againgst the "damn lizards" and many have begun shouting for their allies to gather their weapons, and to gather other companions. The halfling begins to walk over to the tall man and begins to say
"Idiots though this crowd may be, perhaps we should follow this mob in case they happen upon something useful. Go gather the others. I will deal with your new friends. Tell Saeko to put his other work on hold."
The man glares at him for a sec, but then gives in and stalks off through the suddenly very busy crowd.
"I appolgize for Ky's actions. He is sometimes found wanting when it comes to tact. I am Jorik." he says, extending his hand with a wide smile on his face. [/ic]
[ooc]Poseidon has a good point. Thoughts should be in italics.[/ooc]
[ooc]Thoughts are usually italics. Hence the italics in my previous couple of posts.[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn@Yorik]DaÃÂn accepts the handshake, saying "My thanks. I would not want to clean up his insides. I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Jorik. I am DaÃÂn Ironhammer."[/ic]
[ooc]Yeah, my last post was a thought. Although there was a low whistle.[/ooc]
[ic] Thinking out loud, Kevkas says, "Ah..what the bloody hell, watchin' an unruly mob of villagers try to take out lizardfolk that problly ain't got nuthin to do with it could be some fun." [/ic]
[ic=Jorik] You and your large friend seem far more level headed then most here. My companions and i intend to follow this mob. Although i doubt they are correct, there is always a chance that the stumble upon something of use. Will you two join us? [/ic]
[ic=The Mob]Many of those who had left have now returned with companions and the crowd as a whole is significantly better armed. Off to the sides of the market you notice a few Redcloaks keeping a watch, but so far no one has interfered. The crowd seems to be gradually geting more organized and ready to leave, however there seems to be no leader or rather too many leaders and many people seem to be dissagreeing about every little thing.[/ic]
[ic=Almax]Almax addresses the crowd trying to talk sense into them. Go back to your homes. I will find your missing people. Unfortunately he seems to only fuel their internal fires. Diplomacy Roll=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=860097)[/ic]
[ic = Kevkas]Kevkas thinks, Hmm...thesse people will get themselves hurt sooner or later, why don't i go help out that guy trying to disperse them. He edges his way to where Almax is standing and yells, "C'mon people!! Think about it. If you run off and get yourself killed in search of someone, who would be left to run your shops, and besides think about your families!!!" Diplomacy roll (including modifier) = 19[/ic]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh nods slowly once to Jorik.[/ic]
[ooc]Golem, who are you nodding at? Is it Jorik's invitation, or agreement with Pos and Voran's speaches?[/ooc]
[ic]Some people seem to agree with what you're saying and wander off, but they are a very small percentage. As you look around you notice that most of the merchants had not actuaally left their stalls and it has mostly been the shoppers and assorted others in the mob. And, though some left. the group that remains looks to be the more grizzled and better-armed portions of the crowd.
"You just don't understand. We can't let 'em get away with this. Anyone could be next"
"We ain't got no shops."
"Killing lizzies is our bloody job. Nobody messes with this town."
"Besides, that's a heapload'a cash. My family could live off of that." [/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]DaÃÂn steps up, attempting to aid the negotiators. Look, if you all run off, what's to stop the lizards from sacking the town while your away? Ye should at least keep a small garrison to guard the township. [dice]Diplomacy+0(10 CHA)[/dice][/ic]
[ooc]Correction made.[/ooc]
[ic = Kevkas] He whispers to the two beside him (Almax and Dain) and says, "Hows about we get him back? We all seem good enough for the job, and hey: theres a big reward in it! Why don't we get that ..umm...what do you call it? To help us. We could use the help, that is if you two are not too chicken?" He then yells to the crowd, "How about this: Us three and the, ...umm... warforged I guess, seem about right for the job. We'll investigate into who really did this. If it was the lizardfolk, they could attack again at any moment. You're town needs you to stay behind and guard it, as it seems you are some of the best fighters here. And besides, what would you think your Lord Frederick would want you to do: Chase after the lizardfolk on a whim that they took him and maybe get yerselves killed; or would he want you able-bodied men to stay behind and protect the town form other invaders? We will get him back for you, I promise." He then bows to them, and as if an afterthought adds, "Besides, even if you are doing this for the reward, if all of you earn it how much will each of you actually get? A couple copper pieces at the most is my guess." Diplomacy roll (with bonuses) = 26 [/ic]
[ic=Almax]Hhhmmm, big reward split three ways. What does a warforged need with money, expecially if he doesn't eat, sleep, or even drink? I can deal with three ways. Yes I will join you in finding the true culprits. Almax addresses the crowd. He's right what if they attack again while you search for them? Who will stop them then.
Aid another diplomacy=17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=862180)[/ic]
[ooc] I hope you don't mind, but I prefer to use an offsite dice roller. Its called invisiblecastle, and is pretty good (though lately it's been rolling on the low side). I like it because I can find my rolls without looking through the thread to find them. All the rolls are made under the same name, so you would only have to click on the name in anyone of the links provided to see most recent rolls. (I don't cheat, but it is good to catch people that do. DM's over on the WotC PbP have found many and made invisiblecastle a required dice roller.[/ooc]
[ooc]Where can i find this so-called "Invisiblecastle"? It sounds intreesting. Oh, and something ive been meaning to ask Gwaihir and T.D.C, how did you get your Unitarian Jihadist names? did you make them up or were they given to you by an unkown benefactor?[/ooc]
[ooc]You could follow the linked roll in my last post or go here (http://invisiblecastle.com)
If you click the 17 in my previous post you can see the format in which it displays rolls and you can make notes as to what you are rolling.[/ooc]
[ooc]I have no problem with Invisible castle. Neither do i have one with just using the roller on the site. It's all just a matter of preference. For that matter, i don't have a problem with you rolling IRL, just so long as you list the roll, modifires and total when you post it (and of course be honest).
As for UJ names, there are generators floating around. I believe i used a random generator for mine and then altered it a little bit. I don't quite recall though.[/ooc]
[ic]Many of the crowd seem to be agreeing with what you said and there is much discussion occuring amongst them. Then Jorik speaks up, and you notice his large friend has returned in the company of 3 others - a gnome and two more humans, one man and one woman.
They make a very good point. However, we couldn't possibly allow them to undertake this alone. My allies and I will accompany them. Leave this to us.
The turning back to Ankh he says "What say you, my large metal friend?
At this point several other members of the crowd begin calling out that they will go as well. Much fewer that before, but at least another dozen assorted people.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]DaÃÂn stumps over the the speakers, his hammer on his shoulder. "If ye be goin' after the noble, ye might be wantin' some support. I think that me 'n' Lawbringer could provide just that, ifn' ye don't mind splittin' the reward another way."[/ic]
[ooc]Heh heh, i like my fancy new Unitarian name.[/ooc]
[ooc]ankh? any responce?
other guys. Any actions?[/ooc]
[ooc]Almax is ready to move on[/ooc]
[ic]Kevkas says, " In that case, lets be off! Don't worry, we won't come back without hLord Frederick!" [/ic]
[ic]The crowd of remaining people seem to agree wiht this idea and en mass beging to head towards the city gates with you. In addition to the halfling and his 4 companions, the others seem to have split themselves into 3 groups - four, four and five. They are walking ahead of you and the halflings allies, who are much nearer to you.
You manage to get a better look at them now. In addition to the halfling and the tall unshaven warrior-type, there is a slightly shorter man with bright red hair and robes the clour of aged wine. He walks with quite a swagger in his step, as if he own's whatever place he may be in. The woman is dressed in clothes that seem to be made of long black and purple lengths of cloth that are wrapped around her. There are always some ends dangling loose, but her graceful movements cause them to never seem to get in the way. The gnome wears a set of very utilitarian leather armour that is covered in extra straps, buckles and pouches. He has a dour look on his face, a large curved blade at his side and a strange gauntlet on his right hand.[/ic]
[ooc]If you guys wanna know about the other groups, just state who you wanna know about and likely move closer. Also, for anyone who has of takes "knowledge [whatever]" and you are curious about any aspect of the world that lies in the field (even if it does not derictly pertain to you situation) just say what you are wondering what you know about and make a check. This is cause anyone who lives in this world and has knowledge ranks would already know lots of random facts about stuff that doesn't neccesarily have to do with your current quest.[/ooc]
[ic]Ankh nods and follows.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]DaÃÂn follows the group, using his hammer as a walking stick.[/ic]
[ic]Your group makes the short walk to the city gates and passes through more or less without incedent. The Redcloaks on gate duty give you some odd looks, but seeing as you are all leaving rather than trying to enter the city, they allow you to pass. Certain member of the other groups are speaking amongst each other and moving back and forth between the groups. Most of them seem to know each other, bu there are a few loitering near the edges. [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh]As you walk with the halflings group noone says much to you. Then the gnome walks over. "There's something looking familiar about you. Were you made as part of that Project Rebirth thing? Cause my cousin's wife worked on that and somethin about yer design's looking familiar. Oh, my name's Kaebo by the way," he says, extending his hand. You get a better look at the gauntlet on his arm. It seems to consist mostly of a brace running along his forearm and is covered in small clamps, hooks and pins.[/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas, Almax and Dain]You notice the man in the red robes having a brief whispered conversation with Jorik and the man known as Ky, involving many glances over at the three of you. Then he walks over with a broad grin on his facew and adresses you. "Hello my friends. Jorik has told me you all seem to have cool heads on your shoulders. This is very refreshing considering the company we have up there," he says gesturing at the groups ahead. They're mostly idiots, but there's some bad one in that crowd. I'd be careful. Some of them can lead you into trouble it you're not wary. Oh, how rude of me. I am known as Emirkol. Has Jorik already mentioned me? [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh nods and shakes his hand slowly.[/ic]
[ic=Almax]Well Emirkol, you should have listened back there and gone home. Walking amongst a big group like this is likely to get you killed.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]Aye, this group is headed into trouble. I had not heard mention of ye, but it is good to make yer acquaintance.[/ic]
[ic]Your leave the city heading almost due east along the southern trade road, but you soon leave it as it takes a sharp turn to the south. Walking along a smaller dirt path now, you can see the Saltmarshes up ahead, thought they are still in the distance and past them you can almost catch a glimpse of the Corben's Bay. [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh]"Hmm, not a talker huh. Well i guess i shouldn't be too surprised, you being a forgeborn and all. Still, i had thought the Aeia module was supposed to increase a unit's social interaction." He muses for a few seconds, then continues his rambling. "Well, anyways, how long have you been out travling? You familiar with this area yet, or did you spend most of you time up north more?" [/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas, Almax and Dain] "Oh, don't fret yourselves over me," he says with a laugh, "I've lived amongst this lot my whole life. I know how to deal with them, and most know not to start trouble with me. I can well take care of myself." [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]"I spent most of my time to the North." He nods once, silently, and then looks up towards the sky.[/ic]
[ooc]What's the weather like?[/ooc]
[ooc]It's a fairly sunny day, with a few clouds in the sky. There's a light breeze northerly breeze coming in off the bay.
Also, this is all taking place in early fall, a few weeks before harvestime starts.[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]Almax sighs deeply. Fools. Though I suppose I am a bigger fool following this group of fools.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]Well, I suppose it be good that these folks listen to someone. They'll live longer.[/ic]
[ic=Emirkol] "Hah, make no mistake. They rarely listen to me. But they are scared of me, and that gives me a certain amount of leverage in a tight spot." [/ic]
[ooc]Unless there is talk you want to do before then (and if there is, by all means go ahead and it will be chronologically place before this) i'm jumping past the travel time.[/ooc]
[ic]The first indication you have of swamp is the groud becoming soggy underfoot and swarms of small flies swirling up everywhere. The trees that seem to mark the borders of the swamp are still a ways off, but the marsh doesn't seem to agree with it's boundaries. Most of the group is forging onwards, seeking more solid ground when they can, but many are grumbling and suggesting ehy search for a dryer path.[/ic]
[ic]As you forge onwards, some people begin to talk of how large the marsh is and how notoriously hard the lizardmen are to find and maybe you should plit up to search quicker. At this suggestiion, some seems to agree, but the majority seem much more concrened with safety in numbers than they are with finding the lizards. No concensus seem to be getting reached and your group has nearly reached the edge of the trees.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]If we do split up, it should only be to send a group of advance scouts. Saftey in numbers.[/ic]
[ooc]How many people about are in our troupe?[/ooc]
[ooc]22 people in total.[/ooc]
[ic] "I say we set up a campsite here. Then we will split up into five groups. 4 groups of 4 and 1 group of 6. The group of six will stay here and guard the camp. The groups of four will scout the surrounding area. If you are faster,smarter and better scouts than the lizardmen, that is. But no one will blame you, I mean, they are quite big and scary " Diplomacy roll = [dice]1d20[/dice] + 8 = 16 [/ic]
[ic]Most of the people in the group seem to think this a reasonable idea, and those that want to simply forge ahead begin immediately demanding to be part of the scouts. A few people have volunteered to make the camp - Emirkol included amongst them. Jorik speaks up, "We should arrange to have some signal to send up if we find the lizards. We'll also need to pick the groups. Kevkas, why don't you come with Kaebo and I. And you as well, Tinman. Hey, Dorian. Why don't you and Mikael go with Ky and the dwarf - sorry, i didn't catch your name.
At this point the well-dressed orc Dain quarreled with back in town breaks in. "That's quite enough Jorik. We can make groups ourselves. I will lead one. Who goes with me? Moran and Dukaine, good, and you, the quiet one in the hood," he calls out to Almax, "you'll come with us as well."
A large man, wearing a suit of armour of the Eltabaran army that has seen better days, yells out at this. "I will not be in a group with a Grobak!" [/ic]
[ooc]Anyone who knows orchish recognises "Grobak" to be a terrible insult the roughly translates to "savage" or "throwback", although the meaning in orchish is far worse.
Also, what languages do you all speak? I can only find Almax's.
When i finish the setting there will be specific languages for regions instead of racila ones, but for now just use the standard dnd racial languages.[/ooc]
[ooc]Just common, because of the 'No bonus languages' rule on warforged... if he knew any others, it would only likely be Gnome, due to his origins.[/ooc]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh merely nods, once. [/ic]
[ic=Almax]Almax turns to the orc. I think he is afraid you will prove to be his better or just plain afraid. I will go with you, even if this <orc word for coward> will not. [/ic]
[ooc]I know Common, Dwarven, and Giant[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn]I'll accompany ye as well, if ye'll have me. And any that doubt the ability of someun 'cause they don't like their looks, well I've got a hammer for them.[/ic]
[ic=the Orc] "Ahh, you speak my tongue, good. He is not a coward. I have seen him fight, and he is good. He is just an idiot and a bigot." He then turns back to the man called Dukaine. "If you will not follow, that is fine. Gather your own group. But befoul my tongue and my people like that once more, and not even the lizards will ever find you." [/ic]
[ooc]The text in green is in orcish.
And the guy talking is a full-blood orc, not a half-orc. Orc are fairly common and accepted. They are frequently viewed as a primitive and backwards culture because they live as nomads and have a warrior culture based on individual stength for a large part. Honor and reputation are very important though.
Half orc and elves and whatnot, are fairly uncommon, but also can be between pretty much any race. not just humans and others. All half-breeds are done on a case by case basis. [/ooc]
[ooc] Sorry when I read it I read well-dressed half-orc. I don't know why, just did. [/ooc]
[ooc]I speak Common, elven, celestial, and orcish. I am also fluent in nerdish[/ooc]
[ooc]So the groups are (assuming no objections. Bring stuff up if you want to. These are just how they seem to be ending up):
Jorik, Kaebo, Kevkas and Ankh
Kolchak (the orc), Moran (a short dark haired man wearing a long coat), Dain and Almax (have you told them your name at any point during this? or are you being secretive)
Ky, the woman in the wrapped clothes, an elf with vines twinned into his hair, and a female halfling wearing a simple brown dress.
Dukaine, a bald dwarf in merchant robes, and two more humans, one male wearing leather and one female in blue robes.
Staying at the camp: Emirkol, a female gnome, a male hobgoblin, and 3 more humans - 2 male and one female.[/ooc]
[ooc]Thats fine with me, but i do have 1 questin: Do you change your name on a regular basis?[/ooc]
[ooc]Semi-regular. Certain times it'll just be a breif cahnge before i go back to what i was before. But i do change it permanently every now and again.
I was "Supadupaman", then "the poster formerly known as supadupaman" (just a series of symbols), then "Captain Obvious", then "Team Discovery Channel".
This current one was sparked by somethign in the taverna and will likely just be brief before going back.[/ooc]
[ooc] no he hasn't given his name[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]I speak a few tongues, makes traveling easier. Almax smiles. The name is Olmar by the way.[/ic]
[ic]Kevkas thinks for a while, then turns to the rest of the group and says, "Well, what are we waiting for? Lets go. I say we all go in almost opposite directions, so we don't bumb into eachother while we search. If anyone finds anything, come back to the camp. Emirkol will then cast a light spell up in the sky to show that one group has found something." [/ic] [ooc] I am assuming Emirkol is a wizard/sorceror/something like that and has some sort of spell to that function in his repitoire [/ooc]
[ooc]Yes he is.[/ooc]
[ic=Jorik] "Well, shall we be off, then?" [/ic]
[ic = kEVKAS] "The sooner we leave the sooner this gets over with. Lets head out." [/ic]
[ic]As those remaining behind try to find some dray land to set up camp, the four groups head off under the shady boughs of the swamp trees. It is not long before the other groups are all out of sight and the swamp and your companions are all you can see. Most of the marsh is shallow - about ankle or knee deep with a few deeper patches - but there are many dryer paths of semi-solid ground that can be traversed. Aside from the insects buzzing lazily around you and the sounds of your boots, all is quiet and peaceful.[/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]As you walk, the silence is broken often by Kaebo trying to start a conversation on any number of topics, whereas Jorik walks in silence. You notice that Jorik always seems to stand at his same height even when he walks into seemingly deep portions of the marsh.[/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Both Kolchak and Moran walk in silence, but their walking couldn't be more different. While Kolchak steps gracefully between the dry mounds, Moran frequently slips and stumbles as he hits deeper areas or slides off the edge of a bit of dry land. [/ic]
[ooc]Everyone please make spot and listen checks. Not neccesarily for now, but for when I need them.[/ooc]
[ooc]Listen, spot (1d20+1=16, 1d20+1=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=886995)[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]DaÃÂn is constantly helping Moran up when he stumbles, and trying not to slip too much himself. Walking in silence, he tries to keep on his guard.[/ic]
[dice]1d20+4[/dice]
[ooc]Spot=21, Listen=11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=887215)[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]So when did your people start disappearing? And why does your people think that the lizard folk have anything to do with it. [/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Kolchak lets out a derisive laugh. "Ha! My people are far from here. If you refer the townsfolk, well there's always been dissapearances. It just happens. There have been problems with the lizards in the past though." He hold out an arm and points to a circle or scar tissue on it. "I've fought them myself in the past. Big one took a chunk out of me. I'm here for the money. And the fight."
At this Moran speaks up. "Lots of people started to go missing a few weeks ago. It's always the poorer people, so the cloaks never really care about it. My sister was taken too, a few days ago. I need to get her back." He stops talking, choked up for a moment, then seems to think of something and continues. "A bunch of nobles have gone missing too, though, and that's got a lot of them worried. That's the only reason there's any kinda of reward out."[/ic]
[ooc]Hey, golem you wanna gimme a spot and listen when you got a moment. and voran, was that roll spot or listen?[/ooc]
[ooc]Both are:
[dice]1d20[/dice]
[dice]1d20[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ooc]That was spot. Here's listen: [dice]1d20+4[/dice] [/ooc]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]After a while, Kaebo seems to give up on starting up a conversation and starts whistling quietly to himself. He continues for a short while, then you notice that Jorik has started to whistle a harmony to it. Neither acknowledges each others whistling directly, but they obviously are both very familiar with it.[/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]All of a sudden, Kolchak stops in his tracks and holds up a hand. "Quiet, i heard something. Up ahead there," he says and points to a collection of large bushes a short ways ahead of you and to the left.
@Dain: you as well hear something and is sounds as if there is a group of people talking in some language you can't make out up ahead.
@Almax: You hear nothing, but through the bushes he points to you can make out a small group of roughly man-sized creatures. They look to be crouched down behind the bushes and every now and then you'll notice one of them move a bit, but for the most part they are staying still. [/ic]
[ooc]Everyone please make spot and listen checks. Not neccesarily for now, but for when I need them.[/ooc]
[ooc]Spot=8, Listen=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=890755)[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]Almax whispers to the rest of his group, There is a group of creatures waiting on the other side of the bush. They seem to be watching us.[/ic]
[ooc]Sorry about asking for another set of spot/listen rolls. That was just a copy/paste error and the the second set of rolls s not needed.[/ooc]
[ooc]okey dokey[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn]I can't make out the language, but they're talking amongst themselves[/ic]
[ic Kevkas] "Shhh...if there are lizards near by they might hear you guys."Kevkas whispers softly to Jorik and Kaebo. [/ic]
[ic=Almax]We know they are there. If they show us not hostility, and we show none to them we maybe able to resolve this peacefully [/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]They both stop whistling a that comment, and Kaebo has a dissapointed look on his face. Jorik siddles over to Kevkas a quietly tells him, "It's a tune from his homeland. It helps to keep him calm whenever he get nervous. Such as now. And right now, we need him to be sharp."
Kaebo seems to have somehow heard this even from where he is standing and speaks up. "It's alright Jorik. Thank you for that, but I'll be all right." [/ic]
-Edited-
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Kolchak seems annoyed by this suggestion. "The lizards are powerful but slow. If we can catch them off guard we gain a great advantage. If we approach them as you say, then we put ourselves on even footing. Only it won't be, since this is their home and they know it well."
Moran timidly raises his hand and says, "umm, I'm not saying I'm in favour of one choice of the other, but can we even talk to them? How do we know any of them will speak common?" [/ic]
[ooc]thanks golem. sorry for the confusion.[/ooc]
[ooc]Well, for some reason I'd misread it as me also seeing something up ahead... d'oh :P[/ooc]
[ic=Almax] Almax scoffs, You think acting now will give us any kind of advantage. If we approach they will either get scared and run for help or attack. This is their land, they know it better than you. Besides who said the ones watching from the bush were the only ones around. Almax watches the bush for a moment before adding. We have no advantage here. They can see us as well as we can see them. They will react. If you want you can send someone back to signal the other groups just in case. [/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Kolchak says, "Very well. go speak with them if you wish. I will be here ready for when they turn on you. They are scarecely more than beasts." [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]From off ahead of you and further into the trees, you suddenly hear a great peircing cry ring out. Looking in that direction you see a few large bats flying above you through gaps in the trees. They then break out above the tree tops and speed away over the woods. There is no way the sound could have come form creatures so small - is there?
Kaebo drops into a crouch and begins to scan all around the woods nearby.
Jorik pulls off his cloak and tosses it at Ankh with a quick "here, hold this." No sooner has he tossed it than his body begins to change. Within the span of seconds, in his place hovers a small hawk that takes off towards the capony to look for the source of the sound.[/ic]
[ic=Almax]Very well. Almax steps forward slowly with his hands in plain sight. He stops and calls out to the bush. Hello, you don't happen to speak common do you? Or do you speak a dwarven? Or perhaps you speak Orcish? Or do you speak Elven? [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh shows no sign of surprise, but merely holds the cloak impassively, watching.[/ic]
[ic=@Almax and Dain]You notice the figures behind the bushes spin to look at you in surprise - they appear to have not seen you earlier. Then a head pops up above the bush.
It's DuKaine. "Damnit, orc! This was supposed to be our section. You're too far north." He steps out from the undergrowth, with his group following. "We just found some, but you lot will bring them down on us making so much noise." He turns to the man in leathers behind him. "Cedrin, keep putting those snares together. We'll transport them with us."
The man he adressed returns to the bushes muttering about "They are far more than just snares. No appreciation..." [/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]With Jorik still off in the treetops, Kaebo continues to scan the woods. "Do either of you see anything? I'm not seeing an..."
He is cut off by a massive roar and a huge gust of wind causes the trees to part ver breifly. Through the gap you can see a massive dragon covered inebony scales lift off from a clearing some ways ahead and to the south. It swoops low and begin to fly back and forth above the trees rabidly - apparently trying to catch something much more nimble than it. What the quarry might be though, there is no sign.[/ic]
[ooc]Umm..what color is the dragon? And how old is it?[/ooc]
[ooc]You didn't get that good a look at it, but it was black and looked about 40 feet long including the tail, and had about the same as a wingspan. [/ooc]
[ic=@Almax and Dain]Moran speaks up. "Well since we ran into each other and you've already found some, maybe we should go check them out as a group. Huh, what about the rest of..."
Kolchack cuts in. "I do not wish to fight with him, but if he is needed to find the lizardsm, then i will go with him."[/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]The small hawk-Jorik swoops back into the clearing and return to his form before he even hits the ground. "I don't believe the dragon saw me. I see where it came from though. There a clearing with a mound of rocks not far ahead. We would have walked straight into it. The bats it was chasing, though. They were strange. They seem trained in evasive maneuvers and they have small straps hooked onto their bodies. If i had to take a guess, I'd have to say they were hunting animals."
Kaebo speaks up. "But why would a massive dragon chase bats? and why are they out in the day?"[/ic]
[ic] "Well, I believe that this matter deeems itself worthy of investigation, however we should tread slowly considering the dragon would probably kill us all without a second thought if it found us. I say we continue our search elsewhere, and let the present matter present itself when the time is right." [/ic]
[ooc]100th post![/ooc]
[ooc]Guys?[/ooc]
[ic=Ankh]"How strong do you estimate the dragon was? Could we defeat it?"[/ic]
[ooc]You are speaking to Jorik, right?[/ooc]
[ic=Jorik]"Could we defeat it??? Are you mad? That beast was four stories high! It managed to cross the woods so fast. It was so... it could..."
Something occurs to him and he stops to think.
Thining aloud "It flew away fast... really quick... could be anywhere by now... anywhere except for here... it's not here..."
"It's left the woods! Do you realise what this means?"[/ic]
[ooc]By my estimations the dragon is anywhere from the Adult category to the Old category, and considering we are, what? 2cnd level? I highly doubt we could kill it.[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]Let's go find this group then. [/ic]
[ooc]Keep in mind that i don't intend this to be a hack and slash kick-down-the-door adventure. YOu are not neccesarily intended to defeat or fight everything you encounter. There will be lots of combats, but you decide what fights you should enter.[/ooc]
[ic=Dukaine]"Very well. Lets find them. We have enough people that there should be no need for your traps. Pack them up with you." The rest of the two groups begins to head into the trees following Dukaine as he leads you to the lizards.[/ic]
[ooc]Dain and Almax, can i get a move silently and a spot from you two as you approach the lizards.[/ooc]
[ooc]Move Silent= 15 Spot=10, Listen=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=905781)[/ooc]
[ic=Ankh]"True. We could attempt to speak to it, however."[/ic]
[ic Kevkas@the scouting group] "Raise you're hand if you can speak draconic, and have previous experience talking to black dragons and NOT having them eat you as soon as they get bored, and making sure that they don't eat anyone else? And besides, what would you say, 'Hi! I'm an adventurer that may end up killing you someday, and i was just wondering, could you please not eat me and my friends'? [/ic]
[ic=Jorik]"Go talk to it? Are you mad, Ankh? I know it may not want to eat you, but it'll eat us and probably add you to it's hoard. Besides. It isn't there. The hoard should be free for the taking. We could be rich!"[/ic]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh remains impassive, but his eyes glow brightly and he speaks swiftly.
"I am merely assessing our options."
He stands for a moment, and then speaks again.
"The hoard will stay, and the dragon will be gone for a while. I say we continue on and return later."[/ic]
[ooc]Is it ok to ask about what level the people are in my group? I know Ankh already, but i would like to know Joriks and the rest before determining which of the options i have decided to go with.[/ooc]
[ooc]Not gonna tell you exactly, but everyone is around your level. Say, lowest might be just an NPC 1 and the highest is likely low-mid level. You can't actually tell anything, but they're mostly in similar situations to you guys.[/ooc]
[ooc]Dain? can i get a spot/move silent/listen from you?
hmm... on further investigation, gwaihir hasn't visited for a week. anyone know what's up?[/ooc]
[ic Kevkas] I say we wait to take the treasure. If we take it now, the dragon may come back and find it missing, then probably start looking for some magical auras on his items. If we wait, we could split the rewards with the rest of the groups, now this would still be a substantial amount for all of us, not to mention the reward we get for bringing the lord back." [/ic]
[ooc]So, seeing as how Gwaihir seems to have dissapeared, and i want to move this on, until i hear from his, i'm gonna npc/sideline his guy. Anyways. Onwards.[/ooc]
[ic=@Almax (and Dain?)]As your group creeps through the undergrowth, you make good time and everyone manages to remain fairly quiet. Soon you reach a large fallen tree and DuKaine pulls up behind it and begins to gesture over the top of it. "They're just on the other side," he whispers, and glancing quickly over the log you can see he tells the truth. In a small clearing on the other side is a small collection of huts and you can see a both male and female lizards standing around of going about chores while some small ones run back and forth in small groups. There are a few armed sentries standing around the collection of buildings, but for the most part they are engaged in conversation with other nearby lizards.
Beside you, you seen DuKaine draw out a curved sword and a vicious barbed pick, and gestures and whispers for everyone else to ready themselves.
Kolchak draws mo weapons, and whispers to Almax, "If you wish to try and speak with them, i suggest you do it now. He does not seem eager to wait. Neither am I."[/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]"I do not wish to split the take any more than I have to," says Jorik, "but maybe you are right. We'll continue to look for the lizards, but i wish to at least take a look at the dragon's clearing first. To fix it in my memory. Deal?"
Kaebo speaks up. "I don't know if thats such a good idea Jorik. Maybe we should just leave it for now."
Either way, the two of them, begin moving again - roughly towards where the dragon came from, but enought to the right that they can avoid the clearing if need be.
[/ic]
[ic] "Yes, let us remember where the clearing is." [/ic]
[ic=Almax] Almax turns to Dukaine and whispers, Put that away. I will go out there alone. If communications break down then you can do it your way, but if you attack un provoked I will cut you down myself. Almax takes his dagger from his belt and slides it into his boot covering the handle with the cuff of his pants.
Almax makes his way 100 ft off from the group before making his way toward the lizard encampment. As he walks toward the camp he walks so that he is seen, wands away from weapons, and calls out to the lizardfolk when he gets close enough for one to hear him. Hello, you don't happen to speak common do you? Or do you speak a dwarven? Or perhaps you speak Orcish? Or do you speak Elven? [/ic]
[ic=@Almax]As your leave the cover of the bushes, at first the lizards don't notice you, but after a short moment one of the sentries see you and calls out to the others. They leap up and begin to approach you, but cautiously - spears lowered in your direction. A few other nearby run off to other parts of the village or grab weapons to join the sentries. They are chattering to each other and calling out at you in some unknown language that seems to consist mostly of clicks and hisses. They are approaching no closer than about 20 or 30 feet, but their aggressive stances seem to be warning you to stay back.
[/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]You trek though the marsh for a short while until, off to the left through the trees, you see a clearing with a large mound making an island in the middle of what looks like a semi-deep pond. Jorik and kaebo turn towards it and begin to creep up to the bushes at the edge of the clearing.[/ic]
[ooc]ankh and kev, hide checks please.[/ooc]
[ooc][dice]1d20+1[/dice][/ooc]
[ic]Almax stops with his hands visible. He stands there waiting for the lizardfolks next move.[/ic]
[ic=@almax]The lizards stand around and gradually begin to form a slowly closing semi-circle of speartips around Almax. The continue to yell at you in their hissing language. Coming from near the center of the village, you see two lizards approaching - a tall one, whose black scales contras with the green of those around him, and a stooped one, with a long cloak made of differently coloured feathers. The walk slowly, but purposefully and soon reach the edge of the circle where room is made for them.
[/ic]
[ic=Almax]Hello, you don't happen to speak common do you? Or do you speak a dwarven? Or perhaps you speak Orcish? Or do you speak Elven? [/ic]
[ic=@Ankh]The one with the black scales says something to the cloaked lizard who then says in shaky common, "I am shaman of tribe. This is mighty Quessorixatl. Speak fast, softskin. Why do you enter marsh of Stonescales?"[/ic]
[ooc]Whenever you are making a argument or trying to sway/mollify them, make a Diplomacy check along with it (or bluff/intimidate if they seem more appropriate).[/ooc]
[ic=Almax]I was passing through a nearby village. People there have disappeared. Many there blame your people. They say that the lizardfolk are taking them and they want vegence. I have come to prevent bloodshed on both sides. There are others around, watching me. A few wanted to attack first thinking the your people are not much more than animals, the others with them will follow the orders of the few. I just want to talk, and hope to resolve this peacefully. The ones watching, though hesitant, have agree to try things my way. [/ic]
[ooc]Diplomacy=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=917453)[/ooc]
[ic=@Almax]The cloaked one translates your words and the lizards all begin to spread out and look around as the black scaled one bellows something out.
"There are others? Where are they? Make them come out," says the shaman. He then listen to the chief and translates. "We have not taken your people. Why would we do that? There is not even any meat on you."
[/ic]
[ic=Almax]If I have your word that no harm will come to them, I will call them to come out. And they are not my people. I told them your people had nothing to do with it. I came to make sure there was no blood shed and to see if you had any information that could aid us on our search.
[ooc]If the lizardman gives his word and if Almax believes he means it (Sense motive just in case =20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=917952))[/ooc]
Almax turns and yells Come out. They do not wish to harm us. We are on their land, put your weapons away and come out. [/ic]
[ooc] [dice]1d20 + 2[/dice] [/ooc]
[ic=@Almax]The shaman and cheif consult briefly, then the shaman say, "Mighty Quessorixatl syas for you to to out, and not be hurtsed. We do not look for fighting."[/ic]
[ooc]He seems to be telling the truth. Spelling errors for dialog of people unfamiliar with languages are usually intentional.[/ooc]
[ic=@Almax]At his words, you companions come out of the bushes and most sheathe their weapons, but not all. A few - DuKaine, Moran and the Dwarf from the other group still have their weapons.
"Say your piece, lizard," spits DuKaine, "but we ain't putting our steel up unless you lot do. Or your sticks at least. You don't look to even have any good steel at all."[/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]You reach the bushes and see into the clearing. A massive mound of large rocks covered in earth and moss rises out of a wide pond that seems to vary greatly in depth. There is no sign of any oppening in the mound from where you hide though.
Of more interest, though, are the crowds of small bipedal reptillian beings at the far end of the mound - kobolds. From what you can make out there are a number of them - about a half dozen - and possibly more behind the mound. Most see to be watching the marsh and the sky nervously, while the rest seem intent on the mound itself.
[/ic]
[ooc]I'm back! Sorry for abandoning you guys there. Real life has a way of doing that sometimes.[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]DaÃÂn lowers his hammer, and awaits the shaman's decision.[/ic]
[ic]Kevkas signals franticly at the others to wait.[/ic]
[ooc]Hey! Gwaihir's back![/ooc]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]The Kobolds continue at their work and a fter a short time you see a group of them emerge from behind the mound carrying some large round object. It's larger than their torsos and there's four of them carrying it. The object is a mottled gray in colour - it looks almost like an egg, but it's far off an is dificult to see cleary due to the kobolds standing in the way. As the bearers move off into the woods, the rest of the group begin to leave as well.
One of the lookouts happens to glance in your direction and notices Ankh's metal shoulder sticking out from the bushes. He spins around and gives a cry of alarm to the others. The carries pick up pace hurrying off into the trees, while many of the rest turn to face the bushes you are hiding in.[/ic]
[ooc]If your actions involve exiting ther bushes for the purpose of combat at any point, then go ahead and roll initiative with your post.[/ooc]
[ooc] Waiting on the reply from the Lizards for Dukaine's comments[/ooc]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]The shaman translates and the chief clicks a command to his warriors. They styop pointing their spear in your direction and take a more relaxed pose.
The chief then speaks, and it is translated by the shaman. "I do not know why you say we have your people. We do not go near stone cities. They are not real life." [/ic]
[ic=Almax] I too, would like to know what evidence has pointed to these people. Following your mob mentality has wasted precious time.[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]Aye, what makes ye blame these goodly people? An' while we was runnin' round this swamp, what happened to yer town?[/ic]
[ic]Kevkas whispers to Ankh, "Can you speak Goblin?" [/ic]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]The Kobolds carrying the bundles and many of those around them have now moved off into the trees, while the ones who are left - about 8 or 9 - begin to approach you, weapons drawn.[/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Those others with you don't say much, but look around at each other for support. Eventually DuKaine speaks up. "O course they did. They done it before and who else around here woulda?"
At this the shamans yells, "You accuse us because of nothing. Not us do it before. You insult our tribe and our chief." He the says something to the chief and other lizards.
[/ic]
[ic=DaÃÂn]DaÃÂn elbows DuKaine hard, muttering Now ye've done it.[/ic]
[ic]Kevkas scatters some caltrops out in front of him and yells to the kobolds, "Well met, kobolds! May i ask for you to hold your weapons so we may make peace and avoid a conflict? We have no wish to harm you, or take anything you might have claimed. We only wish to pass through. We are hunting the lizard folk." (that was in goblinese) [/ic]
Diplomacy check [dice]1d20+8[/dice]
[ooc]Won't have access to a computer for about a week, but i was wondering one thing Thread Evoker: If i get monkey grip, can i weild my Jovar in one hand? [/ooc]
[ic=Almax]I am sure that they are only scared and worried. Imagine if your people started to disappear without any clues as to what happened. They picked the first scenerio that put their mind at ease. Almax speaks to the lizard man. I am also sure that now that they have spoken to you they realize you are a proud and respectable tribe. Almax glances toward the part of the mob he was assigned.[/ic]
[ooc]Diplomacy=20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=953695)[/ooc]
[ic=@Almax and Dain]Many of the group are turning to leave and muttering about "waste of my time" and similar things. Moran says, "We're just going to accept that and leave? what if they're lying?". Kolchak and Dukaine turn to leave as well, but Dukaine yells "Fine, but you best stay away from the damn city" as a parting shot.
As soon as most of the other have passed him, Moran yells out "You killed my sister!" and dashes forwards as he reaches into his pouch.[/ic]
[ooc]Daina and Almax, you are the only two in his way. If you beat his initiative roll, you can try to stop him if you wish.
Moran's initiative [dice]1d20+2[/dice] [/ooc]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]The kobolds make no sign to have understood you and continue advancing and chattering back and forth with each other.[/ic]
[ic=Ankh]"No, but I speak draconic..."
"Hail, kobolds. My friend asks that we put up our weapons to avoid conflict."
[/ic]
[ic=Almax]At the outburst of Moran, Almax's hand grabs the hilt of his rapier and draws it from its resting place. The point aimed directly at the charging man. With the sword out Almax unleashes his anger as well. Stop this at once! I have wasted time on this goose chase! You have wasted time! You want to start a war with people, when you have no evidence. You just blame some one and act foolishly. That will not get your people back. Show me proof that the lizard folk did anything or GO HOME![/ic]
[ooc]Initiative=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=956505) Hee hee beat it but not by much.[/ooc]
[ic=@kevkas and ankh]One kobold stops and motions to his compainions, who halt but don't put up trheir weapons. He then speaks to you in very halting draconic, "You talk dragon talk? Stay way from usn's place. You leave out now."[/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Moran manages to stop himself in time to not be run through, and seems shocked. From behind you the chief bellows and the shaman say, "He says for you to begone from this place. If you stay then we will have trouble with you. Do not come back to the marsh."
Moran glares at you for a moment, then turns and stalks off into the jungle to join the others.[/ic]
[ic=Almax]When the group finally starts leaving, Almax turns back to the lizard folk. I will investigate the disappearances of these people, and if my search leads me back here I will not be so polite on our next meeting. Almax turns and leaves as well, sheathing his sword.[/ic]
[ic] He turns to Kevkas. "They say to leave them now. What do you say?" He waits Kevkas' word.[/ic]
[ooc]about how many kobolds are there?[/ooc]
[ooc]There are 8 kobolds in the clearing. 7 with their spears and the one who is talking to you who has a shield strapped to one are but appears to be otherwise unarmed.[/ooc]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]One of the spear kobolds gestures at you and calls to the shield carrying one in a language that is not draconic, but is related enough that you can make out some words. They seemed like "think", "sight" and "many", or possibly "much", but you aren't sure.[/ic]
[ic]Kevkas tells Ankh, See if you get them to tell us what they're doing here. [/ic]
[ic=Ankh]Ankh turns back and nods once. "My friend says, what are you doing here?"[/ic]
[ic=@Dain and Almax]Your group continues walking back to camp, and no one is really saying much. They all seem to be pissed off.[/ic]
[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]The Kobolds continue to chatter amonsgts themselves and you can make out a few words. "men" "town" "dragon" "stab" "sight" and not much else. The argument seems to be getting fairly heated.
While this is going on, some of the others are spreading out around you, then the one with the shield yells something and they beging to advance on you.[/ic]
[ooc]Make Initiative checks.
If you beat theirs, then you will be able to react to those circling around you before the shield guy yells. and in this case he will actually yell after you have taken your action.
[dice]1d20+2[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]and Kaebo and Jorik react with initiative [dice]1d20+3[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc][dice]1d20+1[/dice][/ooc]
[ooc]also, for dain and almax, please make spot checks.[/ooc]
[ooc] [dice]1d20+1[/dice] [/ooc]
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[ic=@Ankh and Kevkas]Kaebo grabs the curved blade off of his belt and hooks it into the clamps onhis gauntlet so that the blade becomes an extension of his arm, then he dashes off into the bushes to the right.
Jorik calls to you, "they're going to attack" and he steps out of the bushes as his skin ripples and he nearly doubles in height as he grows scales. In his place now stands a tall lizardman who charges two of the kobolds off to the left and takes a swing at one with his new claws.[/ic]
[ooc]Jorik's claw [dice]1d20+3[/dice] [dice]1d4+2[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]Kevkas, then the kobolds, then ankh.
also, please write brief captions next to dice rolls so i know what they are. you don't need to list all the modifiers or anything, but as an example, when you rolled initiative, just write "initiative" next to it so i can quickly tell what's what.[/ooc]
[ooc]sorry I spaced out. Spot = [dice]1d20+1[/dice][/ooc]
[ooc]Spot=19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=965024)[/ooc]
[ic=@Almax and Dain]As you trudge through the muck up above in the sky, you notice a blast of red sparks and light - the signal from the others. Many of the others in the group notice it too, and start to hurry back a bit faster.
@Dain: Out of the corner of your eye you notice something move in a pool of water off to your right and a bit ahead, closer to the rest of the group.[/ic]
[ooc]Gwaihir, if you are going to react, react quick. [/ooc]
[ic=Kevkas]Kevkas yells, " Well, a good fight's never that bad! Come on, then!", as he charges and attacks the one with the sheild who was talking. [/ic] [ooc]In case it's needed, here's an attack roll: [dice]1d20+10[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]Voran, don't you have like a +8 attack bonus? (+10 if charging)
Although you also don't seem to be profficient with your weapon (Jovar is an exotic, right?).
Could you correct whatever needs correcting and finish updating you character sheet at the beggining of this thread (it still says you have domains among other things).[/ooc]
[ic=@Kevkas and Ankh]Three kobolds begin to circle Jorik in his lizard form, jabbing him with their spears. Two run at Ankh, stabbing through the bushes at his metalic hide. The shield armed one jesture the remaining two to go seek out Kaebo in the bushes, while he turns to face his much taller assailent with a grin. He hoists his shield and from his other fist projects a long blade of purple fire while his eyes begin to glow the same shade. He stare intently at you for a moment while his blade glows brighter, then swings it forwards in an upwards stike.[/ic]
[ooc]attacks at Jorik
[dice]1d20+1[/dice] [dice]1d6-1[/dice]
[dice]1d20+1[/dice] [dice]1d6-1[/dice]
[dice]1d20+1[/dice] [dice]1d6-1[/dice]
Attacks at Ankh
[dice]1d20+3[/dice] [dice]1d6-1[/dice]
[dice]1d20+3[/dice] [dice]1d6-1[/dice]
Leader at Kevkas
[dice]1d20+5[/dice] [dice]1d4+1d8[/dice]
[/ooc]
[ic]Jorik cries out as one of the spears opens a gash in his side, but he rips it away.
One of the two attacking Ankh manadges to deal a glancing blow to his side, while the leaders blowing blade is deflected aside.[/ic]
[ooc]golem: the "0" damage is actually a 1 damage. also, you seem to have forgotten to include your warforged plating bonus into your AC.[/ooc]
ok finished updating, and i have proficiency now. soo, how about answering my question now. If i get monkey grip, can i weild the jovar in one hand?
if not, what would i need to do to weild it with one hand?
Sorry, must have missed that question. Yeah, go ahead. Technically it's supposed to be a larger 1 handed weapon, but i have no problem with you using it to weild a 2 handed weapon one handed. go for it.
[ooc]I'm reacting as quick as I can![/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn Ironhammer]DaÃÂn, noticing something in a pool of water, shouts HEY! There's something in the water! Look out! before hefting his hammer and hustling over to the water [ooc]hustling here meaning not charging per se, but moving quickly to the water[/ooc][/ic]
[ooc]so was that a hit? if so heres the damage roll: [dice]2d6+4[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]whoops, sorry. forgot to say if it was a hit. my bad.
no, it was a miss.[/ooc]
[ic=@Dain]Some of the others beging to react to your warning, but not nearly fast enough. As you approach the pool you notice a massive serpentine head just at the surface of the water. The head looks about 2 feet across and two yellow eyes are staring malevolently out.[/ic]
[ooc]Dain gets an action, then the creature does, then everyone roll initiative.[/ooc]
[ic=DaÃÂn] DaÃÂn, with a warcry to wake the dead, swings his hammer in an large arc, hitting the serpent thing right in the face, and taking off a large chunk of flesh.[ooc]attack, damage (if hit) (1d20+4, 2d8+5=[19, 4], [8, 6, 5]) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=980018)[/ooc][/ic]
[ic=@ dain and almax]All of sudden a giant serpent launches itse;f out of the swamp to the right of the group and barrels into the bald dwarf in the robes. As it passes him, Dain's hammer connects with the middle of the beast and slams it to the side.[/ic]
[ooc]snake's bite attack againgst the dwarf (not you though, dain). [dice]1d20+13+2[/dice] [dice]1d8+10[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]also, in the other fight, it is golem's turn currently in case of confusioon. maybe two combats at once was a bad idea.[/ooc]
[ic=@ dain and almax]The sepent bites the dwarf and then begins to coil itself around him as he struggles to get away. [/ic]
[ooc]opposed grapples [dice]1d20+23[/dice] [dice]1d20+3[/dice]
actually, come to think of it, it can't fail[/ooc]
[ooc]dain and almax, roll initiative please. the other guys will go at initiatives [dice]1d20+1[/dice] and [dice]1d20+3[/dice] and the snake at [dice]1d20+3[/dice] [/ooc]
[ooc]Almax init = 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=980807)[/ooc]
[ooc]So what happens now?[/ooc]
[ooc]well, in the snake fight i need gwaihir to roll initiative and in the kobold fight, it's golem's turn currently.[/ooc]
soooooo, what happens next?
[ooc]I'm sorry!!! I'm just really busy, what with school and baseball and other concerns!!! Please don't hurt me!!! Initiative = [dice]1d20+2[/dice][/ooc]
Sooooooooo...................wazzup w/ the game?
good question. I'm not so busy anymore and I can post on a regular basis.
As far as I know we are waiting for golem, but by now he should be either PMed or NPCed
*initiates chant of NPC! NPC! NPC!*
*continues chant* NPC! NPC! NPC!
So, is this continuing? I believe we are waiting on.....Golem/Wensledale.
[ic=Ankh]Ankh raises his plated hand and lets out a garbled cry.[/ic]
[ooc]Spell failure: [dice]1d100[/dice][/ooc]
[ic=Ankh]An orb of greenish-gold light streaks from Ankh's gauntlet, smashing into the nearest kobold.[/ic]
[ooc]Damage for MM: [dice]1d4+1[/dice][/ooc]
woah, sorry i dissapeared so long
stuff has been crazy in my life and i haven't been here much recently.
I'm gonna work out whre we were and start back up.
yayz!
Huzzah!
did the god of ice turn the tempearature of the entire multiverse down to absolute zero, or what?
something like that.
bah, sorry. i know i said i was back but that turned out to be a total lie.
Hopefully i wil start this again in about a week.
can i get a sound off from everyone who still wants to do this.
is this another lie???? *Demands Jesus-flavored-muffin*
Sorry, my brother just left his account on so that should be me.
Umm...is this gonna start back up anytime soon?
sorry guys, i keep trying to find time to get this back up and going, work out where we are and where we're going and start this back up, but my life is so crazy right now. there's just too much stuff to even reall visist the site.
forgiveness please. (sorry foir the false hope back there)
hopefully at some point i'll have time to become a regular fixture around here again, but until then, i'm basically gone.
ok. fine by me.
So, i know that we've had a few false starts due to me dropping off the face of the earth a few times, but my life has more or less settled finnaly and i plan to start the game back up. i will be reading over the post to remind myself of where we are and dig out my notes on it.
so, if i could get a headcount from you guys and everyone who is still interested to post a quick something, that would be awesome.
it's actually gonna happen this time.
Yo! *initiates Count-off* One!
I suppose I'm here, but hopefully this isn't another false start. I have to go back through and see what my character was..
Same here.
So, we're moving along gradually. I've somewhat reminded myself of where we are, but unfortunately lost my word doc with my notes at some point in the interim and am having trouble locating the hand-written stuff. If i can't find it soon i'll just try to work it out again.
this is still happening, though.
also, anyone seen Gwaihir around? if not (or if he is here too, maybe), if anyone wants to join we could use another person.
[blockquote=Major Apparent]So, we're moving along gradually. I've somewhat reminded myself of where we are, but unfortunately lost my word doc with my notes at some point in the interim and am having trouble locating the hand-written stuff. If i can't find it soon i'll just try to work it out again.
this is still happening, though. [/blockquote]
(I know I'm not playing in this group, but on the unintentional comedy scale, this gets a good rating. And like all good comedy, it's because I know this feeling...)
Okay, guys, i kno it's been a bit since my last update here, but i didn't want to restart until i had worked stuff out and decided how to do this. After some pondering, i have come to the decision that pbp on the forums just plain doesn't work. it is just far too eratic to work with a system made for quick back to back decisions, rolls and results. This is dissapointing to me, cause i don't have a d&d group here at home since i left university and i had also had big hopes and palns for this campaign. but plain and simple i just don't think it will work in this format.
On the other hand, purely roleplaying games seem to actually work better on the forums. I am not ready yet, and may not be for a bit, but once i have worked on my setting a bit more, i may want to continue this game as a just roleplaying game with no rolls, stats and crunch. It'd just be me having some guidelines on power and abbilities, and then you would just state your actions and even your results (although this second bit would only be for less critical foes and challenges. BBEG's i would have to give the story results for). I'll let you know if and or when i'd strt this, but for now i am just ending then pbp game for good (more or less) and going to just work on the fluff of my setting for a bit.
sorry y'all :sosad: