Valley of the Fallen

[Doombringer]

It Begins.


The valley was just as it had always been a place of silent beauty and peace. The largest city of Ranrur'nak was bustling in the markets as always merchants selling there wares and the lovely keep towering over the city like a lone champion. The town was never a lack of splendor priding itself with the best bards from the lands as well the best ale's that could be sent from up-river. You are all within the city going about your daily lives be it looking for work or just passing through on your way home.



(You all start here..I will give you a little time to explore the city but for all points an purposes this is a small city with a population of about 7,000.)

I am not a master Artist but here is the map guys...

The Map:


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll51/Lane5485/ValleyoftheFallen001.jpg

OOC Thread:

http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160983

[acid_ninja]

Ardiums wakes as the first rays of light filter in through the windows of his luxurious room, then pulls the blannkets over his face and goes back to sleep. He finally rises around noon and spends about an hour grooming himself before heading downstairs to the common room of the inn for breakfast which he enjoys with a glass of pale wine. While munching slowly he asks the innkeeper Any news

[RandomAction]

Glyph spent the night in a nearby alley. He was meditating to regain his spells from the previous day. He finishes a little past the morning hour. Standing up, he checks his gear and walks out of the alley onto the city streets. He spends most of the day walk around the shopping district, just browsing the wares.
Near noon, he travels to the local temple of Samson and joins the choir in a song of praise to his deity. He walks over to the attending priest and asks for a brief blessing. Raising to his feet, he asks the man:

Excuse me, father. I am looking for some employment in this city. Can you tell me of where I may find such?

[Doombringer]

The Innkeeper shakes his head and looks to the man: "No news at all lad...sorry to say this place is about as dull as monk who takes a vow of silence." :He winked and then looked to him.:"Looking for work i assume?"




:The temple of Samson is built of stone and ivory inlays it is easy to see by the building just what this place stands for..the marbled floor and heated pools are perfect for any strong athlete to rest...the symbol of Samson in a mosaic upon the floor...the temple looks almost like a open pavillion as warriors train others pray..:"Work my son..just what sort of work are you looking for?"

[IonDragon]

Victor

Into the town square strides a muscled human wearing a desert nomad's breeches and a peasant's vest loosely laced down the front. He walks with a light step and a dancers grace through the thinning crowds of the evening. He spies a gentleman in a courtier's outfit. With a calculated step he makes as if he stumbled and elbows the gentleman in the side just above his coin purse. With deft strokes, he slips a couple fingers in and pulls out a couple of coins.
@acid_ninja: I'm steallin yer coinz, opposed spot. [roll0]

[acid_ninja]

Not so much work as money. But I suppose the former will do if I can't have the latter by itself

@Ion: No you're not. I'm not in the town square. Although it does beg the question, who are you robbing?

[RandomAction]

Reverend One, I am a humble warrior. I came to this city by our God's whim. I no not why I am here. I ask if there is anything the temple may need of me? Or if there is a local problem that I may assist in?

The platinum colored warforged bows deeply, he rises slowly to listen to the elderly priest.

[Doombringer]

:He looked to the fellow asking of money and simply laughed:"I hear there is some work down at the temple of Samson..something about assiting with a raiding problem."



"Ahh well then..I have something that might interest you..the high priest is looking for some brave souls to assist with a raiding problem taking place near the haunted hills" :He smiled: "I suppose that might interest you..the strength and courage of Samson be with you." :he then moved away to tend two the others needing help and allow you to think things over.:-f-

[RandomAction]

Glyph bow deeply to the elder and walks around looking for the high priest. If he is not in the room, he ask about where he can find him. When he finds him, Glyph says:

Excuse me High One. I have heard rumors of raids near someplace named the Haunted Hills, I wish to volunteer my services in helping with these troubles.

[Cheetah109]

Leod arises from his not-so-comfortable lodgings in an alleyway. He will spend 15 minutes playing his music to himself, paying little attention to the world around him as he swells with arcane energies.

After that, he will hit to the streets and start asking beggars and homeless people if they know of any circus that may have passed by recently.

[MLucas]

Thokal crouches in the shadow of a chimney, high on the rooftops over the market, where he's perched alertly since before dawn. He studies every new face he sees and ponders which of the odd characters he should approach first. Perhaps that large clumsy human who keeps bumping into people? Or the dirty fellow annoying the beggars? So many interesting people!

[Psilulz]

"It has been a long trip, has it not my friends?" speaking to his two companions, a badger and a hawk. Onlookers may mistake him as slightly crazy. He sits inside a tavern, bringing a cool drink to his lips, pausing, eyes closed, and drinks deep of the ale. It wasn't a very flattering drink, resembling more of the taste of urine rather than ale. Ranzbert didn't care though. It was cold, and that was good enough.

Of course the trip from the hills to the city is not a very long one. However, Ranz did not simply walk across, but rather spent years walking around the valley, learning the terrain, and following a mysterious call, which eventually led him here, Ranrur'nak.

He ponders in his bar stool for a while, as the barkeep comes up and informs Ranz that animals are not allowed inside the establishment. Ranz sighs."Here's to guessin' I should make myself useful," as he raises his glass, and drinks again. He produces an entire silver piece from his pocket and lays it on the table. Afterwards, he promptly leaves the bar, in search of wherever his feet take him...

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


"Oh hey! sorry there, I seemed to have bumped into you. I apologize - I wasn't watching where I was going. A thousand appologies..." Goran says to the human.

OOC:


spot : [roll0]


"Hey! what the.." Goran starts to say in protest, noticing the man's fingers in his coin purse.


The scaled dragonborn looks the human over noticing the desert clothing.

"Hmm, you obviously need it more than I..." he says as he reaches into his coin purse and offers the man one silver piece out of pity.

"Surely a man of your talents could find something more profitable and more noble to do, yes?" he asks quietly.

Looking at Goran up-close, the courtier's outfit looked ill-fitting when draped across his scales.

[acid_ninja]

No harm in hoping. Raiders, eh? I suppose its better than honest work anyway. Please put the drink on my tab.

Ardimus stands up, fussing with the folds of his clothing for a moment and heads out into the street towards the temple of Samson.

[Cheetah109]

"Tch, it figures that the beggars here would be no more than common churls" Leod mutters to himself. "Now, was there a bardic college around here...?" Leod heads toward the town square while he attempts to remember what he has heard about Ranrur'nak. He mumbles to himself once more, simply out of habit, "If all else fails, I suppose somebody in the plaza will be able to supply me with information."

[Doombringer]

:Through several various means you all come to find that the only news of any interest in this town is the fact that raiders are stealing much needed suplies near the river bend close to the haunted ridges.:



(I am assuming that is where most of you are going to go after time)
(This goes for all players..if you are looking for work...to make money anything...this is the only lead you find.)



(As for Gylph please read below)


"Yes my child we are looking for brave souls.. I see we have found one but alas I am afreaid it is more than a one man job..however honorable his intentions might be..tell you what." :He smiled :"I feel the strings of my bond with our god tugging strongly at me..compelling me to offer you room and board for the night at the temple..should more arrive then we will negotiate something...what say you.?"

[RandomAction]

Thank you Reverend Father. I would be honored to stay at the temple for tonight. I shall pray that our god will send others to aid in this most holy quest. By your leave.

Glyph bows deeply and agrees to be shown the room. He stays there until the next day, only coming out for practice later that night and for early morning prayers.

[Cheetah109]

Upon hearing of the raiders, Leod exclaims to himself, "Aha! Raiders must travel around a lot. Why did I not think to ask them sooner? I shall ask them immediately!"

Leod begins walking excitedly toward the gate. He slowly loses the hop in his step, and comes to a stop, "Wait a minute, I can't take on raiders alone. Can I? No...no, most certainly not. At least not on an empty stomach. I'll head out after breakfast on the morrow! Ah a temple of Samson, I'm sure I could find lodgings there for the night."

[acid_ninja]

Ardimus arrives at the temple and looks up at the soaring structure. It speaks of devotion to something other than yourself. Of duty, sacrifice and self-denial.

It takes him a long time to convince himself to walk in.

He looks around for whoever looks to be the most important.

Greetings, reverend sir. I hear you have been having some trouble with raiders. Allow me to introduce myself. Ardimus Celefax, solution to your problems.

[Doombringer]

The high cleric talks to each of you and tells you of the brave warrior name Gylph also looking to help end the problem..he offers room andboard for the night and telsl you that if a few more join you will discuss the reward terms then."Samson be with you ..." Then he has one of the two shapely females lead each of you to your rooms for the night.

[Psilulz]

As Ranz roams the city, he eventually comes across a posting on some board. "HELP WANTED TO STOP RAIDERS. SEE TEMPLE OF SAMSON FOR DETAILS." "I suppose its as good of a place as any to start..."
I'm assuming the temple isn't very difficult to find? If so I'll ask for directions
[roll0] in case of necessary charisma roll

[Doombringer]

:The temple is not hard to find out all see aboe for how you and yes even your animals are treated to a meal. As the party swells to four men..the high priest was almost sure you would be starting out tomorrow as he informed of you this another woman came to escort you to your room.:-f-

[MLucas]

"A gnome, with a small menagerie? That's the most interesting thing yet," mutters Thokal as he climbs down off the roof. "And what possible reason could he have for going into the temple?".
Thokal's curiosity gets the better of him, and he follows the (other) gnome into the temple.

[IonDragon]

"Surely a man of your talents could find something more profitable and more noble to do, yes?" he asks quietly.

Looking at Goran up-close, the courtier's outfit looked ill-fitting when draped across his scales.
Victor

Of course, kind sir. It's just, I've lost my fortune on my last trading venture and was only seeking a pittance for a warm meal.

I know! A gentleman of your obvious caliber requires a guard! Someone to make sure he is safe from the unsavory population of the city. Come, come. I will be your guard, sir. I am a gentleman and work for my meals. Come, come! We will go and stay at the Temple of Samson. That is where I've slept these last few nights. It is safe, and warm enough.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"What luck! I was on my way to that very temple. Apparently, they have need of heroes to vanquish some evil foes!" Goran slaps the human on the back in a most friendly manner. Goran takes note of the rippled muscles under the human's clothing.

"ooff this one looks strong...I hope I didn't offend him" he thinks to himself.


"I would love a guard to help me around this dangerous city! Lead on my friend. Perhaps we can both help out the temple and get paid a proper reward."

Goran follows his new friend to the temple, chattering away the whole time.

[Doombringer]

:You all arrive at the temple the night passes bye the drink is lovely the food splendid..and you dream pleasant dreams..resting better than most of you have probably rested in some time...in the morning you are awoke by servant who says in a soft voice to each of you.:"The high priest is waiting for you in the steam room. He figured you would like to loosen your aches and pains while talking." :The servants turn almost ghostlike and move back to their studies.:

[RandomAction]

Glyph arises with the dawn. He gives a short prayer for success and for wisdom. He is almost finished when the knock came. Standing, he walks over to the door and opens it. Hearing the servant, Glyph nods his head and replies.

Please inform the Reverend One, that I shall be there shortly. Thank you.

A.....steam bath? It seems like there is still much to learn about these fleshlings.

Glyph closes his door and returns to packing his gear. After he has finished, Glyph opens the door and goes to meet with the High Priest. He enters the bath, leaving his weapons and such outside, to find the priest enjoying himself in the steamy waters. Glyp walks over to the statue that is pouring out the hot liquid and stands there, like a statue himself, waiting for the elder to begin.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran pads down the hall wearing a loose robe. His clawed feet clicking on the floor as he goes. He opens the door and greets the priest.

"Good morrow sir"

He then finds an open spot and relaxes on a bench.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod hops out of bed and tries to remember the exact details of his dream about the shapely women of the temple, only to lose his concentration to a knock at his door. After hearing the servant out, he says, "Yeah, yeah. I'll be there." He then mutters some uncouth statements about the life choices of the servant's mother.

"Oh wait," Leod exclaims, "Now I can finally meet the guy who will help me capture the raiders; and I can get information on where my clan is!" Leod wraps a towel around himself and runs to the steam room, bursting through the door excitedly.

After a few embarrassing seconds, Leod composes himself and sits on an unoccupied bench.

"Ahem...morning, gents."

[Doombringer]

:He smiles to the three who have joined this far and nods:"Morning I do hope you slept well.":He then looked to them..there was a few more that will be joining us but if we want to open a discussion then i am willing to hear ideas of reward and such."

He nodded and smiled: "This will be no small task rest assured..so i was thinking 1,000 gold for the each of you and whatever you find you may keep...save one thing...a statue..it is a symbol of the church just made down in the city of Blue Mountain...if you should find it we will raise the price of your reward to 2,000 gold each."

[MLucas]

Thokal, wearing a hooded robe that completely conceals him, gasps as he enters the steam room. You're not sure if it's the steam, or the value of the reward he overhears as he entered, that has impressed him.
"'Morning all. So this is a steam bath. I had no idea!"
Turning to the priest he asks, "Your offer seems quite high for a simple recovery; do you have any idea on the strength of the raider's forces?"

[IonDragon]

Victor

Having woken early, Victor took a stroll about the temple taking in the sights. He was not a religious man. With so many gods to chose from, if he earned the animosity of one he could always seek the aid of another. As he strolled, a page found him and informed him of the meeting.

He arrived in time to hear the sums of money being discussed.

With money like that, I could extract revenge on the Desert barons. Nine hells! With a couple more jobs with sums like that, I wouldn't need to extract my revenge!

He enters the room with a swagger, a hand nonchalantly resting on the pommel of his rapier.

That's a great deal of money, Father. When do we leave?

[Psilulz]

Ranz wakes a tad late, unfortunately unsatisfied with the amount of sleep he had recieved. Still, he puts on a robe, and afterchecking on his two companions, enters the steam bath. He sits down on an open seat, and begins to lull off a bit.

[Doombringer]

:He smiled seeing the others and nodded:"Well we have sent out few others that have naye returned so we seem to think we are not dealing with simple scoundrels....but a group of smart well trained mercenaries."

:He would smile and nod to the others that came in looking about wondering what each was thinking.:"So do we have a deal or shall i leave you all to dicuss and learn of one each other first?"

[RandomAction]

The warforged listens as the priest describes the reason for the trouble. He bows to the man and says:

Reverend One, which statue was it? I pray Samson will grant us the chance to recover this artifact.

He looks to each other person in the room and gives a slight but polite bow to each, while saying:

I am honored to be working with you all. My name is Glyph. When shall you be ready to leave?

[Psilulz]

Finally awake from his half sleep, Ranz nods his head slightly as Glyph bows. "A pleasure. The name's Ranzbert, or Ranz if you prefer. I've talents for scouting, animals, and a bit of archery. My two furry friends are Braxton and Aetius. The three of us'll be ready to leave as soon as I get my gear set up. But, uh... what do you do Glyph? And at that, what are you? In all my days of traveling, I don't believe I've seen anythi-... anyone so... unique?"

[RandomAction]

Sighing loudly, Glyph speaks:

I was created by a wizard. From what I have read of his notes, he was a genius in the field. My skills are in the arcane and divine arts, but with a focus on combat. In essence, I was forged for war.

[Doombringer]

:The High priest soon departs and lets you discuss when and how fast you are leaving..telling you a map will be sent to the each of you when you are ready to leave. He wishes you well and then goes about his daily duties.:

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod remains in his seat, leaning back as he addresses the others in the room. He begins with a rather disinterested tone, but his voice becomes more whimsical as he continues:

"Pleasure to meet you all, truly. My name is Leod. I'm not too bad at covering somebody's back...from a slight distance, mind you. And I admit to having dabbled in the arcane arts." Leod begins to make large hand gestures as he goes on. He has now completely succumbed to his dramatic inclination. "But alas, my true talent lies in entertainment and inspiration. If ever you feel down, I shall compose a melody to cheer you up."

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


"I am Goran" The large dragonborn says finally, trying to take note of everyone's name.

"I am a warrior..."He simply states as if that should be enough.

[MLucas]

You struggle to hear Thokal as he quietly says, "My name is Thokal. I do what is needed, when it's needed. At the moment, I'm looking for someone. Perhaps we'll find them together."

[IonDragon]

Victor

Still from the doorway, Greetings children of the world! My name is Victor, a self made mercantile man, and I am here on behalf of Gentleman Goran. When can you be ready to leave? He stands relaxed against the wall, his hand still resting on the pommel of his weapon as if he has been waiting for you all for some time now. I would like to leave town with all due haste.

OOC: I imagine I've gotten your name by now, Ragnarok.

Non EDIT: It's 6 AM here, and I've been up since just before noon yesterday, so please forgive any glaring errors.

[Doombringer]

When you all decide it is time to leave you are offered the map and the place with the most frequent attacks is marked you are sent off with a few rations and a blessing of Samson's clerics.. the journey will take you two days by horse and at least four on foot.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod makes his way to the stables and recovers his horses. Before he leaves, Leod buys some feed for his animals and some saddlebags from the stable hand. Leod gives the man an even 10gp for the goods and services provided, well aware that he tipped the man ludicrously.

As Leod pulls up to the party again, you see that he has a team of horses pulling his wagon, and a mule reined to the back. "Hello again, gents. Anybody care for a ride?" Leod pauses and thinks to himself for just a moment "On that note, does anybody particularly care to drive?"

[Psilulz]

Ranzbert

"If you could perhaps spare a bit of room for Braxton, and occasionally Aetius if he needs to report anything or rest, I'd be more than happy to drive for you."

[Slayed_Prophet]

Seral

Another day in his lonley house, he dresses up (carefully waching that none of his white skin is exposed.)
he walks into the market, moving silenly and unwatched by the populus.

[RandomAction]

After collecting his gear, Glyph walks outside of the temple and waits. He passes the time watching birds fly through the air and loses himself in thought. The loud rumble of the wagon, jars him back to reality.Good sir, I would be grateful to ride in the wagon. Though I can walk for hour upon end without tiring, my pace would slow us down.

[acid_ninja]

Having overslept yet again, Ardimus dresses hurriedly to find the others in the stables.

Good morning. Did I miss anything?

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Hop aboard! There is plenty of room for all: man, beast or otherwise."

Leod moves over to ride shotgun and holds out the reins for Ranz.

"Now then, who can disguise us as a merchant wagon? I'd like to find these raiders as quickly as possible, even if I have to be the bait."

Leod then pulls out his map and sits back to study it.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran tilts his head at the word 'beast' but decides to let it go since it probably wasn't meant to be a personal attack. Goran throws an arm over the side of the wagon and climbs in.

"I'll stay low so I don't scare anyone off" Goran says trying to sound reasonable.

"The last mission I did for the temple, I had to walk everywhere. What a hassle that was. I was glad to do some good, though I lost too many friends..." he says uncomfortabely.


Goran looked over the group and silently wondered if he would lose any more friends this time around. He hoped not.

A ting of guilt rippled through his stomach. "I shoulda done better..." he thinks to himself.

[Doombringer]

:You are all in the wagon..(all of you I assume if not you better catch up): "The wagon and the animals are fine the pace is easy going and from the looks of it you will only have to spend one night under the stars..the day wears on and soon you know the horses are going to need rest as the stars blanket the night sky.:



(To those not posting much..just assume you are on the cart..and if I am moving to fast please let me know.)

[MLucas]

Thokal makes himself comfortable in the wagon and says "Leod, I can make the wagon and us look like whatever you want, but only for a minute. If someone can scout ahead, then I can time our transformation."

Ooc: major image

[Psilulz]

"I believe my friend Aetius can assist with the scouting," Ranz says, indicating towards the bird with one hand, keeping the reigns in the other.

[Doombringer]

You scout the area and soon the hawk returns to tell you about an out cropping of stones that looked like a good place to bed down for the night. The wagon rolls on and sure enough just as your hawk told you there was the outcropping of rocks..the question is now do you stay here?

[RandomAction]

This looks like a fine place to rest up. If everyone is in agreement, then do not worry about setting a guard to watch. I do not require rest and am fully capable of taking care of this.

Glyph looks around at the area. A nagging feeling strikes him and he adds.

Though this could be a good place to rest. I believe that any bandits and such in the area will know of this place. Tactically this is a sound place for an ambush.

[acid_ninja]

Considering that we're looking for bandits, that might be a good thing. Ambushes go two ways, you know. Let's light a nice big fire to let them know we're here, lie in wait for them and then take one alive. I have some small ability with illusions myself. Perhaps we should find hiding places and Ranz can have his friends range out. When they spot an enemy they can alert us and Thokal and I can cast illusions to make it appear as if we are al asleep. Then we catch the bandits off guard.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


"Sounds like a great plan!" Goran says with enthusiasm.

Goran retrieves his gear from the cart and begins making himself comfortable. After a few minutes he gets back up to search for some firewood.

"If I'm not back in ten minutes have the royal guards 3rd legion come and get me - bring beer too." he says to no one in particular.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod chuckles a little at his companions' initiative. "Well then, tonight we shall be having guests."

He turns to Goran before he leaves "How about...after ten minutes I'll throw a signal into the sky for you? And if you haven't returned after another two minutes...we'll assume it's too late for the guards." Leod has a little laugh and then continues:

"But no worries, friend. Leod Darksky never abandons a friend. If you get lost, we shall simply find you. Or you may find us. After all, we are doing our best to be found anyway."

[MLucas]

"Yes, that sounds like a good plan". Thokal finds a small depression at the base of one of the rocks to sleep in, and sits down to wait. He sighs deeply as he pulls out some dried rations.

[IonDragon]

Victor

At Leod; Are we trying to be found? I thought we were still keeping a low profile, as he flips his cloak off his back and with a deft gesture flips it inside out and suddenly there is a pop up tent. He goes on to produce from within the tent, dried meats and a flask of steaming dark liquid. I will be taking the long watch.

[Psilulz]

"Indeed your strategy is sound. Aetius agrees to scouting around in the skies for the bandits, and that he will warn us if they approach" At that, he whistles and the magnificent bird soars off into the sky.

[RandomAction]

Glyph leaves the majority of his gear in the wagon, as he goes to help collect firewood. His weapon and shield are strapped to his back.

He soon finds several small branches lying on the ground and he begins to pick them up. The larger ones, he snaps in half, before returning to the camp with a large armload of wood.

Taking a few pieces, he begins to build a small cone of the wood.

Does anyone have a lighting source?

After the fire gets going, Glyph walks over and recollects his things. Sitting on a nearby rock, he begins to clean and polish his warmace and shield.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran returns with an armload of wood and dumps it on the pile.

As Glyph asks for an ignition source, Goran breathes fire onto the pile of wood to light them up.

"I got that covered" the dragonborn says.

[IonDragon]

Victor

"I've got a..." as the Dragonborn lights the fire "sparker" he finishes lamely, holding it up.

[Doombringer]

:The night was pretty uneventuful for the group the ocassionally owl call and the chirping of crickets. The only odd thing is that none of you are sleeping..even though it is very peaceful. The road is close by and those that evetually drift off are woken by the sound of hoofbeats on it merchants and wagons heading towards the city.:-f-



(Paranoid already guys and gals?)

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod yawns and rubs his eyes, blinks a few times, then rubs his eyes once more. The sleepiness in his expression is only outdone by the annoyance that shines clearly in his features. He yawns once more and declares:

"Okay, that plan was imperfect. Admittedly, we did not account for a few things. Merchants rarely travel at night, landmarks are more visible under the light of day, runners are equally more visible when there is sunlight, and raiders need sleep, too. I suppose they are a little farther up, as well. Or, perhaps we were simply unlucky."

Leod shrugs his shoulders and walks up to his wagon, letting his beasts of burden to roam and graze. He then pulls out a dried fruit for himself from the rations supplied by the clerics of Samson. He takes a bite and turns to the party once more.

"Tonight, I am definitely getting some sleep, raiders be darned. They can wait patiently until I've rested away my fatigue."

[MLucas]

[Thokal]
"That was the least restful night i've had in a while - which one of you was it snoring all night?"
"I guess we should continue on and hope the raiders have has as bad a night as we have."
Thokal packs his gear by throwing everything randomly into his pack while he talks.
"Perhaps we should chat to anyone we see on the roads today to get a better idea of where we should be going?"

[RandomAction]

Glyph watches the dawn as the sun slowly rised above the horizon. He didn't feel the restlessness his companions did. Walking over to where a few stones were, he built a small atlar. Placing his holy symbol onto the altar, he kneels and begins to pray.

When finished, he claps his hands loudly and stands. Repacking his gear, he assumes a stance while everyone else is getting ready.

Samson has graced us with another chance. We should be thankful for this and re-double our efforts on this most holy of quests.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran dusts his knees off after praying for the morning. "Maybe we should hitch along with a merchant group and wait for the raiders to attack.. we'd split off if we found anything suspicious of course" Goran suggests.

[Doombringer]

The merchant wagons are mostly heading toward Ranrur'nak but after talking and listening in with people you find theat a few are indeed heading to Blue Mountain just south of here and little ways off from the Haunted Ridge..the place where the raiders have apparently set up a strong foot hold that has yet to be found. The merchants are all to agreeable to have a little protection when passing through the area and offer you food as well as rest on the wagons as you travel on.

[acid_ninja]

Excellent. Well, I'll be catching up on my beauty sleep in the back of the wagon. Wake me in case of deadly peril. Otherwise, leave a note.

[IonDragon]

Victor

I'll take point. and walks briskly ahead of the group.

OOC:Are we moving slow enough for me to be hiding/moving silently?

[RandomAction]

Glyph refuses any offer of food.

Maybe it would be best if we spread out amoung the wagons to cover the most area in our defense.

He climbs into the seat of the lead wagon, sitting beside the driver. He spends his time talking to the him about his religous beliefs, though he never insults their way or worship. Glyph keeps his weapon on the floorboards in easy reach in case of trouble.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"Yes, yes it all sounds good. I shall be taking the rear with my wagon, then. This way, in an attack from the rear I'll be informed first. And if I'm informed violently, I'll at least try to scream before my bloody death."

Leod chuckles a bit, and moves his wagon to the back. His wagon moves somewhat erratically as he often looks back to see if anybody has snuck up behind him. He mumbles a bit to himself:

If there's one thing you can trust raiders for, it is to get you when you are tired and not expecting it."

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"Hmm, if you plan to die first and quickly maybe I should hang out at the front of the group" Goran says with a grin. "I'll be in the center of the formation, I'm not a particularily good scout. Though if I hear your blood curdling screams - I'll know not to bother with the royal legions as it will be too late and there will be no need to rush." Goran referencing their earlier conversation.

[MLucas]

Thokal
Excellent! A chance to catch up on sleep. I'll just have a nap here in your wagon Leod. Try not to scream too loudly.
Thokal grins as he buries himself in the items on the wagon. After a few moments you cant tell where he is.

[Doombringer]

Victor

I'll take point. and walks briskly ahead of the group.

OOC:Are we moving slow enough for me to be hiding/moving silently?

Well I am not sure what you can hide with you are kinda out on an road...hard not to miss unless you are skimming off the edges of it then sure..

[Doombringer]

The road easily lands you around a bend were a site to behold is taking place. A small group of five men are brandishing longswords against a helpless wagon. They see you just as the wagons come around and smile.:"Much larger haul than expected today boys!!" :They then make ready to finish off the misfortunate wagon and move towards you.:

(Your first battle)

Initiative:

Ranz 22
Victor 19
Thokal 18
Bandit (1) 17
Goran 16
Ardimus 15
Bandit (3) 14
Bandit (2) 13
Leod 12
Gylph 9
Bandit (4) 5
Bandit (5) 3

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal stands up on the wagon and yells, "Be quiet! I'm trying to sleep here!" He gestures at the bandits and mutters something that you cant concentrate on and several of them collapse

Trying to cast sleep. affects 4HD of mobs, with a will save DC 15. 10ft radius - hopefully i can get a few

[IonDragon]

OOC:That is what I would like to do then.

Hide:[roll0]
Move Silently:[roll1]
Initiative: [roll2]

EDIT:
Victor

Victor hits the deck when the cry goes out. He stands ready to garrote the unfortunate sap that walks past him with both rapiers.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod sighs in relief. "Phew, we're not dealing with professionals. These guys came from the front." Leod pulls one of his daggers and makes a quick glance to the back just to make sure.

[roll0]

[Psilulz]

((Assuming im assuming that my eagle is in the air around the wagon, and that my animals move on my turn))

Ranz will draw his bow and prepare to fire, while signaling aetius, with a loud whistle, to join the battle
Aetius will fly in closer
Braxton will ready and action in case any of them approach within 20 ft, in which case he'll charge
[roll0] (+2 from charging) to hit and [roll1] damage.

((lol yes i know my badger's damage isn't very impressive... for now >:D))

[Doombringer]

The bandits were not expecting the well trained force of the group and soon three of the were collapsed asleep..the next one came quickly towards the ranger his eyes not believe as his kidney was pierced and he fell to the ground. The last one not believing his eyes took off in a full run on his horse into the forest..not paying much attention to the trail he was leaving. The three bandits laid there asleep one dead from blood loss.


(guys when we are in combat please specify what creature you are attacking ..thanks)

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran steps forward, almost disappointed that he didn't get a chance to do anything. He quickly disarms the sleeping men.

"Someone come and tie them up quickly before they wake, we'll need answers" he calls out.

[MLucas]

Thokal

"I have some rope. Should someone chase that runner?" asks Thokal, as he approaches the sleeping bandits.
He reaches into his backpack and pulls out a rope, with which he ties the three bandits together. "I'm not great at this - perhaps someone could check my knots."

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"Might be too dangerous to give chase..." Goran thinks out loud.

[RandomAction]

Glyph was surprised at the quickness of his allies. He climbs down from the wagon and walks over to the dead man. Taking out his holy symbol, he kneels and begins to pray over the body.

O' Samson the great, please forgive this man for all his wrong doings. He life was full of strife and his choices were made in desperation. Your humble servant begs for the safety of his soul.

As he finishes he touches his symbol to the man's forehead and it glows brightly. Regaining his feet, Glyph walks over to the wagon that was being robbed and asks:
Is anyone injured? Do you need any healing?

(OoC- Sorry, I thought you was wanting us to post in turn, next time I will go ahead and take care of Glyph's actions.)

[IonDragon]

Victor

As he makes his strike, he face comes within inches of the young bandit, and he feels a brief twinge of regret. The young man gasps out his last breath, as Victor whispers in his ear "There is no shame in this, be proud of what you have accomplished."

Turning to the others, "Let him go. These are but children, they will spook easily. Is there some reward for keeping them alive? "

Victor strolls over to where the three are sleeping.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod wheels his wagon up to his companions and the fallen foes. "What just happened? Also, there are none coming from the rear, just so you know"

Leod looks down at the bandits, grimacing when he sees the dead man. "Yes...well...we should, um, tie these men up. And, as for him..." Leod looks to the dead man, "well, y'know, it doesn't sit right with me if we just leave him for the coyotes."

[RandomAction]

Glyph walks over and speaks:

We must take them prisoner. They have been defeated and are no longer a threat. Though thier intentions were evil, they must stand trial for thier crimes.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Victor grabs one of the bandits by the neck of his shirt and throws him onto the ground waking him. With both swords still drawn, and one foot on the boy's sternum he says, very calmly, "Afternoon. Let me tell you something, boy. If you make one move I don't like, one single, solitary twitch and I will gut you like a fish before you can blink. Get me? Good. Now, I don't want to kill you, OK? But if that's the way things are, that's what they are. We're just a group of tired travelers looking for a place to rest our heads. You wouldn't know a place like that would you? "

Diplomacy: [roll0]
I don't know which ones are still alive or I'd give you a number. If I had to guess, I'd say 1 though.

[Psilulz]

Ranz keeps his bow out, staying alert for any other bandits that may come out to attack. He also commands Aetius back up into the air, also keeping an eye out for any threats. Braxton stays at Ranz's side.

[Doombringer]

:The bandits soon wake tied and bounded..they listen to your threats one speaking up and saying very boldly. "If we tell you then you take us back to the town and we are hung death is death...might as well be quick." :He smirks defiantly and awaits your decision.:



(remember your alignments)

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"Perhaps we should do this interrogation on the move? Just toss them up in my wagon and start questioning them there."

Leod climbs down from his wagon, putting his dagger away, and approaches Victor. "Of course, if you're going to kill one, please do it outside the wagon. And quickly, at that." Leod looks around at the group with a sigh and says, "These scoundrels are obviously not professionals, and are probably not associated with the raiders we are after. I, for one, would prefer not to waste any more time on them."

With that, Leod starts to throw one of the bandits (one without swords at his throat) over his shoulder to load into the wagon.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran shakes his head slightly. He obviously didn't like where this was going.

"You are threatening his life over... camping spots?" Goran holds up his copy of the map. "We already know where we are going"
Goran turns towards the boy. "If you know where the holy artifact destined for the temple of Samson is, we would be able to let you go. If you don't you'll be hanged. However if you mislead us, we'll do our best to make sure the punishment doled out to you back in town is slower and more painful then a mere hanging."


Goran puts his hand on the hilt of his sword, and looks down at Victor's sword. He whispers to victor cryptically:

"Don't do anything rash..."

[Doombringer]

The bandits sat there until Leod picked one up and put it into the wagon. The others sat listening to the people talking and just laughed hearing their promises.: "I doubt it..and even if we do know where it was how do we know you will just let us go?"


Meanwhile in the wagon...

Leod had chosen the youngest of the bandits barely a man and hearing the others talk about torture he mutters. "Mister if you just let us go I will tell you where the other raiders are hiding."He was nearly pleading.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod looks to the boy, feeling pity for the young bandit, knowing that he too could have ended up like the young bandit, with perhaps a slightly more subtle vocation, if not for a certain positive influence. He thinks for but a moment, sighs, and pulls out a dagger and his map. Cutting the boy free, Leod asks him to locate the hideout on the map. Leod then marks the place with a small "X" cut from his dagger.

Leod grabs the boy on the shoulder "Listen, friend. I can let you run off now, just leave out the back and keep the wagon between yourself and my allies. I'll talk with them about letting your companions go."

After the boy leaves, Leod exits out the front of the wagon. He says to his companions excitedly, Good news, we now have the location of the raiders' hideout. Let's drop the bandit-y deadweight and get going!"

[RandomAction]

Fine, we should go then. However, I think it best that we place the bandits onto a wagon and send it back to the temple, if we can hire one of the caravaneers to do this service.

Glyph listens to the groups' response.

[Psilulz]

"A good idea," Ranz replies, "I don't like the idea of just setting them loose. Who knows how many people they've robbed, and setting them loose will only let them continue."

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"I dunno, can't we just let them go? They ought to be scared straight by now. I mean, with Victor's involvement and all, it'd be hard not to be. And...uh...well, I may have already let one go after I got the information we need." Leod looks around at the group, discomfort apparent on his face. "But, uh, look guys...now is not the time to be pointing fingers or ruining lives. We can just take their weapons and leave them here for nature's judgment. I'm sure they'll be quite harmless that way, and we avoid the trouble of having to look after them."

[RandomAction]

I must insist that they be turned in. They have stolen from a temple that is sacred to my god. For this alone they must be punished, not counting what laws they have broken that pertain to the local government. It is my sworn duty to accomplish this. I will pay for a wagoneer to take them back if I must and if one is not available, then I must return them myself.

It seems like nothing anyone says will change the construct's mind.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


"Firstly how did you get the location? Did a bandit give it to you? They would tell you anything to avoid being punished. Bandits aren't above lying. Also, these bandits need to be punished for attacking folks. No two ways about it."

Goran stands beside Glyph showing his support.

[MLucas]

Thokal
"Since I dont think anyone here is going to be able to kill them in cold blood, I guess we have to send them back to be someone elses problem. I'm sure we'll pass a wagon going the other direction sometime - we should keep the raiders with us until then, as I doubt any of the merchants here will agree to turn around."
Thokal ponders for a moment, "Or we can let them go - one of them already escaped, what do the others matter? I dont care either way. Just make sure I get back my rope, it's the best one i've used in a while." With that (surprisingly) long speech, he wanders back to the party's wagon and starts looking for food.

[Doombringer]

The bandits looked to the group and said: "oh and what do you think they will do to us in town string us up and let us do a dance on air..we attack people.. we are forced to by the boss..we don't raid he kills us..." They go silent and then say quietly "And I am not in a mood to die"

[IonDragon]

Victor

If I might interject? He straightens his vest. I don't have a problem killing them in cold blood. They've already expressed a desire to meet a swift end, rather than draw it out and I would consider it a professional courtesy.

And let us not forget who ambushed whom, he thought to himself.

It would be a fitting end. The alternative is... you take us to your boss. A wicked smile on his face, fully expecting them to chose the coward's way out. Intimidate?
I'm not sure if you want me to since Victor isn't really trying to elicit their help here, he's rather indifferent.

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal wanders back to the group munching on an apple, and sidles up to Victor. He quietly whispers to Victor, "I agree with you, and would happily kill them myself. What I meant before is that I think the warforged and dragonborn might try to stop us killing them. If the bandits choose death, then we could have a problem."

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"Ok, well why don't we take the remaining two with us, then? Give them a chance at redemption. See if they can confirm this location," Leod holds out his map, "And have them tell us everything about the hideout. If we can get the jump on these raiders, then their freedom sounds like a fair trade. AND they will have redeemed themselves by helping to take down a much larger evil, no?"

Leod turns to Thokal "About the rope, I may have cut off a couple of inches when I let the kid go. My apologies, I did not know it was of any value. I shall buy you some more when this is all through."

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal laughs at Leods apology, "Dont worry about it - if i'm ever trying to climb a wall, and i'm a few inches short, i'll know who to blame. I just wish i'd had some rough hemp rope rather than that lovely silk stuff to tie these idiots up."

[Doombringer]

:The bandits look to you all and await your decision if you offer freedom at the chance of helping they will gracefully accept..if you try to send them to the city they will struggle and try to force you to kill them..the choice is yours.:

[RandomAction]

If they agree to help find thier leader, then I would willing testify in thier defense at the trial. I can also testify that though thier intentions were malign there was no injuries caused in the attempt to waylay this caravan.

He pauses here as if someone is speaking with him silently, Glyph then turns to the would-be criminals.

That is correct, does your leader have a blue statue in his possession or in a nearby location?

[Psilulz]

Ranzbert:

"If we're not going to send them back, then having them help us find the statue would be the next best thing, I suppose... It would at least give them a chance to redeem themselves."

[Doombringer]

The bandits look to you all and sneer "Are we going to get a move on or aren't we?" They were simply waiting for you all and pointing "I imagine you are going to the Haunted Ridge aren't you that is where you were told we are hiding..pity you won't ever find the place without help."

Bluff:
16 total



Roll your Sense Motives if you have them.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod, perhaps naively, takes the bandits for their word and in response turns to the group: "I hate to say it, but the bandits did make a good point. We should get moving. Perhaps we shall accompany the merchants until our paths divulge?"

Leod climbs up into his wagon and yawns. "Of course, I wouldn't mind getting some sleep before we take on the raiders. But I can deal without, as well."

[Doombringer]

After the group comes to the Haunted Ridge the bandits simply say "Well there she is the place where we all like to hideout.." They laugh before saying "We should get a move on the place is hard to find in the dark even for those of us who know where it is." The ridge line looks foggy bleak at best and the area seems silent almost to silent. The sound of fluttering birds and the occasional twig snapping under your feet is gladly welcomed to break it..eventually they lead you as promised to the destination a small tree stump. "This is the place." They say to you before showing that it actually lifts and stairs go down.

[RandomAction]

Glyph has been quiet since they allowed the bandits to lead them here. His thoughts trouble him.

Interesting. You all have chosen to live like a dwarf and make your base underground? What kind of dangers are in this area from wild life to other sources?

Here he pauses for an answer, before continuing.

Tell us of the defenses down there. Are there any traps that we should know about?

Yet another pause.

You have done what was asked of you, but we cannot allow you to wander of and inform your boss that we are here. I suggest that we tie you up until we return and then you shall have earned a small manner of forgiveness for your sins.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran waits patiently for the answers to the questions the warforge was asking. Goran peers down the hole trying to get a sense of how large it was and how far it went.

"If no one objects, I'll lead the way" Goran offers

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod climbs down from his wagon and unhitches his mule from the back. Pulling it around to the front, he says, "If somebody can make sure they are bound and gagged, then we can toss them on the mule. Keeps them from escaping and all." Leod gives his mule a playful slap and chuckles a little. "And this boy hasn't done his fair share of the work in a while."

[Doombringer]

The bandits tell you all they know and that traps are not an issue in the quarters they were allowed in because the place was near impossible to find. They look to you and sigh not liking the bound and gagged idea but understand no struggling is put up but they do ask this.:"Well feed us first we have no idea how long you will be down there!."

It was an honest plea and one that made sense...however the choice was still the groups.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Victor draws a loaf of dry bread and a parcel of smoked fish from his pockets and hands it to the bandits. Once they have eaten, he will make sure they are appropriately restrained.

No offense boys, but I don't trust you at all. He gets out a pair of exotic looking spectacles and fastens them to his head. I think it best if I go in front. Without waiting for permission, he will go in front.

Hiding (+9), Moving Silently (+9), and Searching for traps (+16).

[RandomAction]

Glyph nods his agreement with feeding the prisoners. After they have eaten, he readies his weapon and shield. Looking to Victor, Glyph says.

That was very kind of you to offer them food. I will note your actions in my prayers to Samson. Please lead on, I shall follow behind.

He watches as Victor enters the lair. Glyph silently counts to five and follows behind him. He keeps his weapon held in one hand and tries to stay 10' behind the scouting Victor.

(OoC-I guess we need to discuss marching order.)

[Doombringer]

The group decided to let Victor lead to detect traps and such..sure enough there were none the gradual slope was nothing to hard but eventually..the tunnel would flatten out and before you there was a large room..several bandit cots and tables were sitting around..along with four bandits playing cards. They have not recognized any of you as of yet.

[MLucas]

Thokal
"Hmm. More bandits. Well, it worked before ...", mutters Thokal. He then starts speaking quietly, using mind twisting words as before.

Trying to cast sleep. As before, dc15 vs will, up to 4 HD total.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Victor remains hidden in the shadows, waiting to ascertain if any of the bandits will require lethal force to dispatch. These bandits are amateurs. Proffesionals have standards: Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

[RandomAction]

Glyphs looks at each member of the group and holds up a hand. He points to himself, then to the rest, signalling that he is wanting to cast a spell before they move closer.
Murmuring the words under his breath, Glyph casts Bless on him and his allies. He glances to Victor and mimics a punching action, saying without words to hit hard and fast.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Actions speak louder than words right? Victor launches himself from the shadows without a sound, drawing his Short Swords from their well oiled scabbards, as he goes.

Charging Ambushing flat footed enemies. Two Weapon Fighting, with Bless up that's two attacks at +8 each for 4d6+5 (3d6 of that is Sneak Attack damage). I would like to hit a different enemy with each attack, if that is possible.

(Couldn't charge, it only allows a single attack:smallfrown:)

[RandomAction]

Glyph moves to the closest bandit. He mutters an arcane phrase before tapping the head of the mace with a finger and then swings at the bandit while he screams:
For the glory!

Rolls:
Ini: [roll0]
Melee attack: [roll1]
Channel Shocking grasp through weapon, damage: [roll2] + [roll3] electrical

[IonDragon]

Rolls:Init: [roll0]
Attack One: [roll1]
Damage:[roll2]
Sneak Attack Damage:[roll3]
Critical Confirmation:[roll4]
Critical Damage: [roll5]

Attack Two:[roll6]
Damage:[roll7]
Sneak Attack Damage:[roll8]
Critical Confirmation:[roll9]
Critical Damage: [roll10]

[Doombringer]

(This is the battlemap you guys asked for it so I gave it..Gylph has moved as has Victor and Thokal)

Starting Points:


Ranzbert (A2)
Victor (C14)
Thokal (B1)
Leod (E4)
Goran (C6)
Ardimus (C1)

Battle Map:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll51/Lane5485/ValleyoftheFallenMapBattle.png

Bandits Move:

(The three remaining bandits move to plots B13 and D13 both swinging at Victor. The one in front of Gylph was put to sleep..all are wielding long swords.)

Bandit 1 (B14):
Attack: 16
Damage: Miss


Bandit 2 (D14):
Attack: 24
Damage: 9

Bandit 3 (C11): Severly wounded and
Asleep


Bandit 4 (C13):
Dead


OOC:

(Victor you could only hit one..sorry but I placed the attacks on one target instead..and you destroyed him. Thokal you put only the one that Gylph hit to sleep..luckily after Gylph hit it.)

[Psilulz]

Initiative: [roll0]

Can i shoot over the A6-B6 and A8-B8 obstacles?
if so:

Rapid Shot:
1st attack [roll1] hit, [roll2] dmg
2nd attack [roll3]hit, [roll4] dmg
If Ranz can't shoot over, then he'll move, and just use the first roll
Trying to attack the bandit that went onto vincent, the one at B13 i believe

...Terrible rolls... =.=

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod will move to F9, muttering a chant and moving his hands in a hypnotic pattern. As he reaches his destination, he thrusts his hand forward and coats an area of land in some sort of bronze liquid.

Grease on D13, D14, E13, E14. DC 15 Reflex save.

If things change, I'm basically trying to hit one of the bandits with it and no allies.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Victor whirls to take full advantage of his enemies unsure footing. Aha! Take that! and with a grunt he puts his effort into driving home his swords.

Please not that as per Grease, he is either Prone (if he failed his save) or Balancing (if he made it). If Balancing, he is Flat Footed, and takes Sneak Attack damage. If he is Prone, he takes -4 AC Vs. Melee attacks.

Attack One[roll0]
Damage[roll1]
Sneak Attack[roll2]
Critical Confirmation[roll3]
Critical Damage[roll4]

Attack Two[roll5]
Damage[roll6]
Sneak Attack[roll7]
Critical Confirmation[roll8]
Critical Damage[roll9]

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran shakes off his surprise at seeing the bandits and moves forward. He takes in a deep breath and spews acid on one of bandits attacking his 'bodyguard' Victor.



Aura : Ironguards stance

Action:

move to B11
Use dragon breath (line)

DC 17 Damage[roll0]
Delay [roll1] rounds

[RandomAction]

Glyph moves to E-12, flanking one of the bandits. He swings his warmace with a loud prayer on his lips.

Rolls:
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Doombringer]

The spewing acid, the might war mace, and the array of arrows are just to much for the suprised bandits. The group makes quick work of them then room is empty upon the bodies of each of the bandits is a longsword and leather armor. On the table is the tidy sum of about two hundred gold..the gambling was getting very steep it seems..the room is otherwise empty save the cots, tables, and fireplace with some sort of food cooking. Two doors are leaving this room one to the north and one to the south.

[RandomAction]

Glyph walks to each fallen bandit and mutters a quick prayer over the bodies in hope of them finding some sort of peace in the afterlife. When finished, he walks over to Victor and speaks.

Do you need medical assistance?

[IonDragon]

Victor
Oh. I have been wounded :smallannoyed:. It's not too bad, we can take care of it when we have time to rest. Onward!

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod walks over to the door on the south side of the room and opens it slowly, trying to keep quiet. When it is just open a crack he peeks through to see what is on the other side.

Rolls
[roll0]

[roll1]

[Doombringer]

The room to the south is full of various crates and food stuff. A few of the crates have a brand that is clearly part of the crates from the supplies that have went missing. Upon further searching Leod find a chest that is sitting in the room with a large lock upon it obviously someoen did not want the common passer by to get inside.


Chest:


Pick Lock DC 25
Inside: A dagger, 4 potions, A wand, and 100 platinium pieces.

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal wanders over to the north door and starts studying it, and pressing his ear against it.


Search [roll0] - looking for traps or devices on the door.
Listen [roll1]

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Noticing that the room was full of goods, much of which were clearly stolen, Leod says to his companions: "Hey, I think I found a storage room. We might as well check it out, particularly for the missing statuette. What do you guys think?"

Leod waits for his companions to reply before going any further, though he clearly wants to enter the room.

[Psilulz]

"Thats probably a good idea, although I suspect it may be trapped..." Ranzbert says, as he turns his head slightly towards Victor.

[IonDragon]

Victor

With a short nod, he slips out a probe and mirror on a handle and goes about his task.

Checking and double checking for traps[roll0]
[roll1]

[RandomAction]

I hope that the relic is in there, but then one cannot grow without challenge. Let's search as we go, it would be unwise to leave an enemy behind you.

Glyph walks over to the store-room door and waits until being told the door-way is safe to pass through. He enters the room and casts a spell.
Detect magic, duration 1 minute. Sorry for the delay, Doombringer, but I started a new job and pulled some overtime.

[Doombringer]

As you detect magic once victor opens the chest with ease ..you can cleary see that the dagger and wand are magical. The chest holds an abudance of treasure.


Thokal..you see no traps on the door..but from the other side you hear snoring..loud and noisey ..whatever is sleeping on the other side of this room must be big.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Someone here's a mage. I saw that guy fall on his butt. Can you do anything to make me more quiet while I open that door so we don't alert whatever is on the other side?

[RandomAction]

The dagger and wand have an arcane aura on them, I suggest that they be taken for use of the group. What do we do now?

Glyph takes the dagger and wand, putting them into his pack unless another wishes to carry them. He then turns and walks over to the other door joining Thokal. He stands there waiting for a cue to either open the door or to hang back and cover the party with his spells.

[MLucas]

Thokal
"I can make you silent, but it will affect a large area. The zone can move with you, or not, your choice. I can also make anyone or everyone invisible." Thokal waits for advice.

Options:
Silence: 20ft radius, 5min. Person or point.
Invis: one person, 5min
Invis sphere: 10ft radius, 5min, costs me 2 spells

[IonDragon]

Victor

Well, whatever is on the other side of this door is sleeping. I don't think that it seeing us will be much of an issue. He says with his eyes not quite looking at you, carefully controlling the pitch of his voice as you would expect of one trained in court affairs.

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal scowls, "I was thinking of the future, or if we wake the creature. But as you wish." He mutters, with the volume decreasing until it suddenly cuts out. He looks directly at Victor, raises an eyebrow, and appears to mouth something.

Cast silence on Victor.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

Goran carefully puts the two hundred gold into his pack.

"we can split this up later" he says.

He wanders over to the storage room and offers to carry the stuff found in the chest.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod tries to say something, pointing to the contents of the chest, but not a word seems to come out. In the silence, Leod motions that he would like to take the dagger, pointing at the daggers on his belt and making some mock slashing and throwing motions. Shrugging his shoulders, he tries to say something once more, stops, and simply holds out his hand with a smile that seems to say: "Please?"

[RandomAction]

Glyph walks over and hands the dagger to Leod. He reaches the wand to Thokal, knowing that either of these two would find more use in them than himself. With a nod to each, Glyph walks over to the door and swings his warmace back and forth. He mimes opening the door and waits for an order to do so.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Victor picks the lock, double checks for traps and attempts to disarm them if they are present. Open Lock:[roll0]
(Try again if necessary)Open Lock:[roll1]
Search:[roll2]
(Twice)Search:[roll3]
Disable Device:[roll4]
Disable Device should be rolled secretly so I don't know if I succeed.
He then steps back with an "After you" gesture.

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal grins at Glyph and the wand vanishes about his person. He then nods to Victor and opens the door and takes a step back to let the others past.

[Doombringer]

You open the door to see a very large creature (ogre) laying on a pile of massive furs. The crates of several supplies are in this room and you see a large chest close by as well.

A large tree trunk club is next to him the question for the party remains now...will you attack or sneak by?


(Map coming judging on your actions)

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod taps Victor on the shoulder, then points to the club lying next to the ugly brute. Leod mimes picking up something heavy and carrying it away. He then looks at Victor expectantly, waiting to join the man in whatever he chooses to do.

[IonDragon]

Victor

He shakes his head indicating the negative, then he draws his sword and pantomimes drawing it across his throat, then points at the ogre, nodding his head.

[RandomAction]

Glyph stares at the ogre. He mimes moving his mouth and smashing downwards with his weapon while pointing to the ogre. He points to the club and waves good-bye then holds up one finger.

[Psilulz]

Ranz points at everyone in the party, and then holds up his fingers as if counting. 1... 2... 3... then he indicates a countinous hacking/stabbing motion with an invisibile dagger towards his own head, while pointing at the ogre.

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal gives a thumbs up sign to Leod, then slowly makes his way to the ogre's club, and tries to move it away.

Not sure if i need a move silent roll, but here it is [roll0]

[Doombringer]

The ogre is snoring as you take the massive club the small gnome is having a hard go with the large weapon lifting it is not easy task. You make a decent go of it but eventually your scents give you away that massive eye opening.

Initiative Orders:Goran
Leod
Thokal
Victor
Gylph
Ranzbert
Ogre

Ogres Stats:
115 hp
20 AC

Battle Map:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll51/Lane5485/MaptoolsforGaming.png

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran sees the ogre stir and mutters "Oh oh". He sucks in a breath as he realizes he was holding his breath watching his stealthy friend make his approach.


Goran runs into the room to give Victor some backup. "Over here you big lug!" he shouts trying to attract it's attention away from the human. He draws his sword as he moves and swings with all his might.


Actions

move to D10

Stance: Ironguard's glare (orge is -4 to hit anyone but Goran, Orge is aware of this penalty)

use manuever : Mountain Hammer


Mountain hammer - attack overcomes DR
Attack
Damage [roll1] + [roll2d6 + [roll2] acid





Status




AC 20
hp 75/75
location: D10

Stance Ironguard's glare

Manuevers granted:
Revitalizing strike
Crusaders strike
Mountain Hammer (expended)

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Seeing his ally run into the room, Leod realizes that things must have not gone well. He darts past Victor into the room, loosing one of the daggers dangling from his belt as he moves. Catching the tail end of Goran's courageous display, Leod takes aim and tosses his dagger at the lumbering (and no longer slumbering) beast.

Actions
Move to F11, draw dagger as part of action.

Throw Dagger (-2 range increment)
[roll0]

[IonDragon]

Victor

Looks like we waited too long to move, jerking his other Sword out of the scabbard as he runs into the room to give the brute a kick before he gets up.

Move to D12, drawing the other sword as part of the action.
Sword 1:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]
Sneak Attack[roll2]

Sword 2:[roll3]
Damage:[roll4]
Sneak Attack[roll5]

[Doombringer]

The ogre growls and yells looking to you all his club gone and no where in site it looks to Victor and smiles.:"You gonna makes a good snacks!" The ogre waited and looked for his time to strike but his eyes were already set on his first meal.

(I think you meant C10 and C12 the brown thing is a pile of furs....no worries if ya did I fixed it)

Gylph is up

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal looks panicked, and runs back out of the room, behind his much bigger allies.

Double move - with the club if possible (dragging if necessary). Far enough that he'll be out of the room, and out of the silence once Victor moves. He'll draw his bow if he's got time.

[RandomAction]

Glyph watches as the ogre awakens. He sighs though no one can hear him dure to the silence effect. Knowing speed is of the essence he mentally activates his boots (swift) gaining a bonus to his movement and moves to D-12. Chanting a spell, he then taps his warmace and swings at the ogre with a two-handed grip.


I think I may be just outside of the spells area, if not I will need to change my turn. Is the ogre prone?
Attack: [roll0] with prone mod
Damage: [roll1] weapon + [roll2] channeled shocking grasp @ CL3

[Psilulz]

Ranzbert runs sees that the action has begun and pulls out his bow as he runs inside and clings near the wall.
(Moving to F8)

((On a side note, how did the ogre get in there if all the doors are only 5ft? XD))

[Doombringer]

The ogre looks to the group and the towards Victor trying to grab his club..seeing it is not there it growls in fury a tries slamming its fist into you.


Rolls:[roll0]
[roll1]

OOC:(All who were in Melee get your attack of oppurtunity as the ogre stands from prone.)

[IonDragon]

Victor

Nimbly dodging straight into a huge fist, Victor takes it on the chin, splitting his lip causing blood to spray as his head snaps back. He takes a wild swipe at the outstretched arm...

((OOC: 26 HP left))
AOO:[roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Sneak Attack Damage: [roll2]
I'm not 100% on the modifier. My group used some homebrew rules. There may be a -2 modifier on that for having attacked with two weapons on the last round.

On my turn;
Actions edited, see below. Attack 1:[roll3]
Damage: [roll4]

Attack 2:[roll5]
Damage: [roll6]

Tumble: [roll7] to D11

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran grunts loudly as the ogre ignores him. He swings at the ogre's legs as it stands.

"Your end is here ugly one!"



Actions



Stance: Ironguard's glare (orge is -4 to hit anyone but Goran, Orge is aware of this penalty)


AoO:
Attack [roll0]
Damage [roll1] + [roll2] Acid

Action:

Use stone bones manuver

If hit gain 5/admantine for 1 round

Attack [roll3]
Damage [roll4] + [roll5] Acid



Status




AC 20
hp 75/75
location: C10

Stance Ironguard's glare

Manuevers granted:
Revitalizing strike
Crusaders strike
Mountain Hammer (expended)
stone bones

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

OOC:



crit confirmed ?

[roll0]
[roll1]


so that makes 38 damage between the AoO and the 2nd round's action

[Cheetah109]

Leod

The bard moves around the ogre, being sure to stay out of the range of it's fists and pulling another dagger from his belt as he moves. ONce again he takes aim and throws, hoping to strike true this time.

Actions
Move to A14, pulling a dagger as part of the move.

(-2 range increment)
[roll0]
[roll1]

[RandomAction]

Glyph swings his warmace at the ogre as it stands up. Watching the beast take a swing at Victor, Glyph launches himself into the beast with a fury. Removing one hand from the weapon, he quickly chants a spell and returns his hand onto the weapon. With a hiss of pleasure he tries to club the thing.

Rolls:
-AoO-
Attack: [roll0] add +4 if attack still gains prone mod.
Damage: [roll1]

-Turn-
Attack: [roll2]
Damage: [roll3] weapon + [roll4] channeled shocking grasp spell

[Psilulz]

Ranz draws an arrow, and lets it fly, quickly repeating the action as soon as the first shot is released.
Attacking:

Attack 1:
[roll0] hit
[roll1] damage

Attack 2:
[roll2] hit
[roll3] damage

[Doombringer]

The ogre staggering from the slaughter looks to Goran and lets loose with some massive meaty fist his eyes glaring as he swings down towards him hoping to land a blow. He then looks to him "Smash annoying puny man!"



Full Attack:
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]


(Goran one hits you for 11 damage I believe.)

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal drops the club and steps back through the door, then points and the ogre and mouths something.

I assume everyone else is still in the silence spell? I'm aiming to be more than 20 feet from Victor.
Casting whelm. DC 15 vs will for [roll0] non-lethal damage

[IonDragon]

Changed my tumble location. Should I re-roll, and if so the tumble or the attack or both? I hadn't noticed that attack had missed me and I'd forgotten about not being able to Two Weapon attack and move.

[Doombringer]

Changed my tumble location. Should I re-roll, and if so the tumble or the attack or both? I hadn't noticed that attack had missed me and I'd forgotten about not being able to Two Weapon attack and move.

(No just put yourself in the desired position this time.)

[IonDragon]

(I would like to be at -A11; in position to flank)

[Doombringer]

(I would like to be at -A11; in position to flank)

OOC:
Allowed... waiting on Goran to post his next action :)

The ogre watches the nimble man tumble around in circles but his eyes fix right back onto Goran. "HUNGRY!! EAT YOU PUNY MAn!"

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"You're hungry? Here eat some of my sword!" Goran shouts back.

Goran times his attack for when the orge looks most distracted by Victor being directly behind him.

"Victor! let's finish this thing off quickly, it smells like dragon poop."


furious counterstrike +1 to hit and damage
Manuver : Revitalizing strike

Attack : [roll0] +1 for furious counterstrike, +2 for flanking with Victor
Damage : [roll1] + [roll2] Acid


If I hit, I heal 3d6+5 damage (which on a min roll brings me up to full health)









Status:


I had 5/adamantine DR last round so I only took 6 damage

AC 20
hp 75/75
steely resolve : 6 pts


location: C10
Stance Ironguard's glare

Manuevers granted:
Revitalizing strike (expended)
Crusaders strike
Mountain Hammer (expended)
stone bones (expended)

[IonDragon]

Main Hand: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Sneak Attack: [roll2]

Off Hand: [roll3]
Damage: [roll4]
Sneak Attack: [roll5]

(in case of crit threat) Confirm: [roll6]
Damage: [roll7]

[RandomAction]

Glyph watches as his allies 'dance' with the ogre. He feels as though the battle may be won yet, but he never leaves anything to chance. He steps to the side, C-11.
With a quick murmur he chanels another spell into his weapon and swings at the foul thing, one handed.


Went ahead and posted early, I am going to be out of town and may have limited internet while I am gone.
Rolls
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] weapon + [roll2] shocking grasp channel

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Growing weary of missing with daggers, Leod decides to change it up a bit and try a club. Perhaps the club will not land next to the beast's feet. The bard pulls a club that had been strapped to his back and lets loose.

Draw club. Throw club.

-2 for range increment
[roll0]

[roll1]

EDIT: *facepalm*

[Psilulz]

Ranz repeats his actions, shooting with two arrows again

attack 1
[roll0] to hit
[roll1] damage

attack 2
[roll2] to hit
[roll3] damage

[Doombringer]

The pure onslaught that the ogre had taken was just to much for him to do more than put up a pathetic fight. The array of arrows, flying weapons, and sword and other steel brought it crashing down where it took one last breath and then breathed no more.

Two doors are on each side of the room one leading to the west the other the east.


OOC:
Man you guys destroyed that thing lol

[Cheetah109]

Leod

With a sheepish look on his face, the bard walks around and picks up his weapons, carefully putting each where it belongs. He then waits for his allies, afraid to say or do anything that might make himself look even worse right now. He was thoroughly embarrassed, and unwilling to take any sort of lead at the moment.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


"Good job everyone!" Goran says with pride. Goran wipes his sword off on a clean spot on the orge before putting his weapon away.

"Victor, you should search the room or something before we move on." Goran says almost like a question.


The dragonborn scrapes some blood off his scaley skin.

[IonDragon]

Victor Lighthand

Dumb brute. Victor spits on the corpse, flicking gore from his swords at the wall. These thieves are not as I thought. It takes an organized mind and a heavy hand to hold something like this in line. Well, well well, what have we here?
Search: [roll0]
If nothing:Huh. Must have been a trick of the light.
By the way, what kind of terrain are we on? Rough caves, hewn rock, masonry? And to get a better feel for the look of things, what is the light source? If no light is present, Victor has a bright blue glowing "magelight"/Will-o'-Wisp looking thing orbiting his head.

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal sidles back into the room, looking extremely sheepish. "That was amazing guys, sorry I took so long with that club."

[Doombringer]

Victor looks around the room and soon under the furs he finds a stash worth five hundred gold pieces and a longsword the ogre might have been using as a short sword..the dumb thing forgot it was there obviously...or thought it to precious to use. The party still needs to decide what door to go through and who was going to carry the longsword.


OOC:
(+2 longsword of frost...if anyone can identify it.)

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"Removing that club of his was incredible strategy, the fight could have gone the wrong way otherwise."

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Sighing deeply, he walks over to the ogre and begins a short prayer. When finished, he looks to the group and says.

We were fortunate in bringing down the beast, but I am worried that the battle may have alerted any others to our position. In my current condition, I have few spell-strikes left I can use against an enemy.

Pointing to the long sword, he says.

My God has no use for this type of weapon and I am forbidden to use it.

oocNot really, but I figured that it would work into the story some how.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

Leod replies to Glyph, "If you'd like, I can set up a slight countermeasure behind us. Nothing like a trap, just a spell that'll make me aware if anything enters a certain space. That way we can be prepared ahead of time. If I set one up after every fork, then we should be fine, right?"

With his natural optimism returned to him, Leod asks, "Which way shall we go, gents?"

[Psilulz]

"Good idea. Don't want to get attacked from behind, or even worse, surrounded. Hmmm... Not really particular on which way we go, however..." Ranz pulls out a coin and flips it. "Heads, east, tails, west." It lands on heads. "Well that settles it, I vote east."

OOC:
1 is east, 2 is west
[roll0]

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Such a tactics would be best. Though the thought of an ogre down here brings my mind to thinking that there maybe more. I daresay our luck may not hold against another foe of that caliber.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"Well, if you're worried about more of those things then we need to make a choice. I can only cast so many spells and it may be more useful to pull the same trick I did on the bandits a ways back. That thing didn't look like it had the best balance. Of course, I can do both to some extent. But don't want to overreach myself here."

[MLucas]

Thokal
Thokal nods to Ranz then wanders over to the east door, stares at it for a while, then presses his ear against it.

search [roll0]
listen [roll1]

[IonDragon]

Victor Lighthand

Where'd that dagger get off to? Someone said it was magical... Some creatures can't be harmed with mundane steel.

Hey, let me get a look there before we go through, Thokal. Search: +16
Disable Device:+13
Open Lock: +12
(Forgot my bonus for tools last time)

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"I've got the dagger, but since you seem more the combat type than me I suppose any magical weapons ought to go to you first. I simply wasn't aware anyone else used daggers." Leod waits for Victor to finish with the door and then brings the dagger over to him. "Recent evidence shows that I should be trying some different tactics, anyway."

[RandomAction]

Glyph

The warforged swings his mace around in a low arc, if he was made of flesh others would assume he was stretching his muscles. Walking over to Victor, he nods signalling his readiness.

Is the door trapped or safe? I will save my last few spells for healing if it becomes nessesary. I have a few arcane strikes left, but not many I should warn.


Sorry Pifro is still down. How many of us are still in the game? Should we try to recruit any replacements?

[Doombringer]

The door looks safe there is no sound coming for it either for any who made listens. When and if you open the door you see a room full of devices..the devices are easily used for dark means (aka torture). The dried blood and the rust a proof that this has not been used in some time. The room has no other doors and is otherwise empty upon first glance.


OOC:
Make me some search checks please.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

"Woah," Leod says, as he gets his first glimpse of the room; he immediately turns his head away and holds one hand to his stomach. "That's..rather morbid," he says after taking a few seconds to collect himself. Then, taking a deep breath, he faces the room again.

"Ok, I think I'm alright now. I'll just...let one of you guys lead. So...um...lead on."

OOC
Leod will pass on searching.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran

"That's pretty barbaric..." Goran announces as he waits to see if someone wants to search the room.

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Seeing the reaction his allies has to the room, he speaks up.

I have seen battlefields with worse conditions. If you wish to stay out, then I will be willing to search the room.

Glyph enters the room and begins searching the room. The blood and gore doesn't seem to bother him in the slightest as he picks his way through the remains of previous victims. Every now and then a semi-quiet squish can be heard as he moves around the room.


Is it alright if I take 20 for the search? If not, here is the search roll (guessing my mod would be no more than +2).
Search: [roll0]

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal peers around his comrades and into the room, blanches and backs away. If you're looking for any secret passageways or doors in there, I can use magic to help, otherwise," he pauses and swallows uncomfortably, "you're on your own."

[Psilulz]

"I don't think I'd be much help searching..." Ranz doesn't seem to want to enter, avoiding the gory scene, preferring to keep his meal in his stomach.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Peering about the room curiously...
[roll0] I don't think I get the search bonus for the goggles on this. It didn't say "you get +5 to search checks," it goes on to stipulate "to find secret doors, traps, and similarly concealed items".

[Doombringer]

Victor

Peering about the room curiously...
[roll0] I don't think I get the search bonus for the goggles on this. It didn't say "you get +5 to search checks," it goes on to stipulate "to find secret doors, traps, and similarly concealed items".

Good thing you are trying to find something hidden ..it counts 27 total.

Good enough and good enough for Gylph as well.


You find a small skull ebony and looking as if blood had been dried on its eye sockets..clearly some other deities symbol but not the one you were looking for..inside the skulls left socket you find a set of keys...that might come in handy later.

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Seeing the skull, the warforged growls in disgust. Swinging his warmace, he shatters the skull with a well placed blow.

A foul evil thing like this must be destroyed. It is a sin against all that is holy in Samson's light!

After a few minutes, he turns to the group.

One is sorry for the outburst. Such things are not meant for the success of the group. I shall try to restrain myself from further actions.

[Cheetah109]

Leod

After Glyph's outburst, Leod looks at him and says, "Right, then. I'll be waiting by the other door if that's alright with you guys." He turns around and puts his full attention on the door ahead, willing himself to not look back into the room behind him.

As Leod is approaching the door, he stops to take a closer look at the brute the party had just vanquished. He gives the chin a light kick and says, "You were an ugly brute, weren't you? I suppose we did you a favor, taking you out before you could ever get yourself to a mirror." With a sigh, Leod continues on to stand close to the unopened door.

[Ragnarok'n'Roll]

Goran


Goran glances around nervously at Glyph's outburst but says nothing.

Goran positions himself near the other door, ready to pounce as soon as the way is cleared.

"I'm ready." He whispers.

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal wanders over to the group gathering at the other door with a perturbed look on his face. "Victor, could you check this one too - I need more practice, and would like to see how it's done before I trust my own skills."

[IonDragon]

Victor

With a nod scoops up the key then goes and checks out the door.

My mods are just above if you need them. :smallbiggrin:

[Doombringer]

The door is locked but perhaps a key will be useful in this situation.

[IonDragon]

Victor

Jiggling the key, he sizes it, then the lock. Seeing an approximate match, he slides the key into the hole and gives it a gentle turn.

[Doombringer]

The key fits perfectly and soon you are brushed with hot steams upon your faces as the dull lit room is before you. The area looks rather empty or so you thought before you see six half-orc bandits..looks like you were getting to the bottom of things after all.


Map:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll51/Lane5485/SteamVaultsBattleMap.png



Ooc:
Place yourselves as you see in the bottom of the map. I will make another with cordinates after we set Initiative and such :)

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Glyph enters the room and stands off to the side of the door. He glances around nervously at the room, he tightens his grip on his weapon. Looking to Victor, he says:
This doesn't look too favorable to us.

OoC:
Just noticed the my sheet is back available again. I will be making a copy of it for safety sake.

[Doombringer]

The half -orc looked to you all rather shocked you had made it this far and quickly scrambled to grab their weapons. The steams gushed out of the vents and provided a small form of cover for a few moments.


(Suprise round for you all go ahead and take it.)

[IonDragon]

Charge either one that's farther from the door.

[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]

[IonDragon]

Critical miss. Ref save?

[RandomAction]

Glyph

Yelling loudly, Glyph charges the same half-orc as Victor using his weapon in a one handed grip. He speaks to him after his attack.

Either we survive togethor or die togethor.

Rolls:
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]

[Cheetah109]

Leod

As Leod moves to a central location among the group, he reaches down to his belt, passing up his daggers and instead grabbing his tambourines.

[MLucas]

Thokal

Thokal starts muttering and gesturing at a pair of the orcs. As he finishes speaking, black shadows swirl around them and they stagger.

Shadow spray has a 5ft radius. If there's more than 2 standing together by the time my spell goes, i'll target them, otherwise just a pair, that arent be attacked by anyone else.
It's a DC 18 fort save. Fail means 5 rounds of -4 str, and 1 round of daze. pass does nothing :(