War of Raggeds IC

[Andrezitos]

(I will keep updating this very post with newer settings and figures as the games goes on)

Everything begins when...

@dextercorvia :
Don Carlos (by the way, do you have a more complete description of this character? I may use it in the future :)) is well aware of his acolyte calling for helping others and usually allows Antonio to go out his manor and bring what help he can give to the less affluent. However, today the Don has something else in mind for Antonio. - Antonio, I have a assignment for you today. In fact, two. You may choose any as well as decline both. Don Carlos explain that he is looking for a wife for his son and thinks he may have found one. A young woman, Tieta Rabunaga, daughter of rich metalwork merchant. Your mission would to go there and interview the girl and report back. The second assignment is to go in near village, an old town called Santo Barro, and hand a letter to the mayor. He asks to not read the letter or let anyone do it. If decline both of it, Don Carlos has no other assignments for you and he will let you leave the manor and do as you please. Just return in time for dinner.

Players


Name
Race and class
Player


Bernardo Coburn (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1090617)
Halfling Warmage
J-H


Antonio de Olivares (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1095407)
Human Cleric
dextercorvia


Dis'Kval (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1124586)
Human Diviner
Tjallen


Mira Judicium (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1065651)
Human Ozodrin
Sephir




The setting:
The game happens in a standard medieval setting, with lords and nobles ruling over the less unfortunate. Conflicting parties are always present and a bigger conflict is about to happen. The War of Raggeds is a conflict that actually happened in real life and took ten years and uncountable lives. Strong and clever characters will be able to change history if they want to but only through great effort. Pacifists may try to avoid the bloodshed and belligerents may try to spread and enlarge the conflict even more.

Santa Fe is the starting point and the center of the conflict. A large and prosperous fief, ripping with wealth and never ending increase in population cap.


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Some important figures:

Bento Gonçalves, fief lord of Santa Fe, is an austere and warlike man with secret dreams of royalty (or so are the rumors about him). Along with its allies, other lords of the region, some say he plots to form its own state, one not subjugated to the excesses of the crown. His fief gathers around three thousand individuals between citizens and slaves. There is a sacristy, barracks with stables and casting, infirmary and other places like warehouses, inns and taverns. Like other feuds in the region, Santa Fe survives of the leather and dried meat trade. His family consists of eight adult children, three women and five men, and his wife.

Lord Bichina is one of most powerful nobles in the fief. He has no living family and lives in huge mansion inside the walls. He has some secretive business, that is for sure, and some say he even leads a obscure group called The Whispers, who seeks to overthrow Bento Gonçalves rule.

Father Caldas is the ideological and spiritual mentor of Bento Gonçalves and one of the organizers of the Rio Grande province (region where the feuds allies Bento Gonçalves meet). Wise, witty and a great orator, he is the voice of the manor. This man is also responsible for divine services in the sacristy of Santa Fe. The temple is named after St. Cubert, patron of the province.

Lieutenant Scientist Tito Livio is the man responsible for the library and the war school in fief of Santa Fe. Renowned naturalist and arcanist, Tito teaches the art of magic and war to the children of the nobility. Skeptical, introverted and thoughtful, Tito also takes care of finances in this fief. In fact, this man is a foreigner in the region, coming from a land far away geographically, but culturally closely connected to the province of Rio Grande.

General Neto is the head of the militia and feudal guard. Great warrior and strategist, knows the intricacies of war like few others. About his command are a few hundred men: patrol, soldiers and guards. All well armed and trained.

Don Carlos Ydalgo is one of richest landowner and vassals of Bento Gonçalves. His family history goes back more than three hundreds years old, even older than Gonçalves shield. Kind with friends but severe with others, this wise man has no trust in Bento's desire for power. He sees Bento's claims for independence as excuses. Despite not agreeing with his suzerain, Don has a deep respect for him and until now has never publicly challenged Bento. Nuno, his youngest son, an aspiring knight, travels the land doing errands for his father, always in the company of Astroncio, a veteran gaucho and ranger.

Lieutenant Indigo Ybarra, mage and colleague of Tito, in the war school.

Father Godofredo a diplomat and a cleric of Hextor. Member of a delegation sent by his empire in the south. He is accompanied by Dedonolho, the swordsman, and an unidentified person.

Father Quevedo is a necromancer. He has a servant called Hodor, a brute.

Macanudo, The Xirú dos Pampas, as he is known, is a dwarven adventurer, by nature and profession. He is the most notable and trustworthy Gaucho in the region, or the whole empire depending on who you ask. He has driven herds for more than an hundred years, since the day he was expelled from his siblings home, in the mountains. He is the one if you ever need to some adventuring histories or tips.

Like the shining pioneer dawn
From the beacon of divinity
Was September the twentieth
The herald of our Liberty

But it won't suffice to be free
Being strong, bold and brave
A people lacking virtue
Is fated to be enslaved

Let us show then valor, constancy
In this impious, injust war
May our prowess serve us
As a model for the world (for the world)
For the whole world may our prowess be a model
Be a model for the whole world

"Once, we ruled. Once our Potentates ruled from palaces of gold and splendor... but the palaces are ruins now. As is our empire. And now we live in evil days....our clans scrap and scavenge and watch the mammals grow ever stronger. Our ancestors must weep. If the dead weep.

I will weep for them if not... but I will also hope. The world turns. What was once, could be again. Perhaps one day, we will be great again. Perhaps a new Isskan* will take up bow and blow...bring order where there is chaos."

Perhaps."

[dextercorvia]

http://hoocher.com/Diego_Velazquez/Velazquez_Diego_Don_Juan_Mateos_ca_1632.jpg

As they talk, Antonio can not help but compare Don Carlos to the portrait on the wall behind him. It had been painted perhaps ten years ago, but the differences were minor. A touch more frosting about the temples. His skin a shade paler from fewer afternoons in the Sun. The Don is kind to his family and subjects, but shrewd in business. As a minor frontier nobleman, he would be broke otherwise. Carlos had a handsome wife and four children. The youngest girl was only eight. Antonio finds it hard to believe that Mateos, the eldest, was ready for marriage.

Happy for the chance to be useful to his kind patron, Antonio accepts both assignments. I'll gladly deliver your letter, and interview the senorita, Don Carlos. Antonio bows and leaves.

The letter will be the simplest thing. I'll attend to that first. The young priest leaves the manor, and heads toward Santo Barro

[Chimaera]

"Dont worry, Macanudo. And thanks for the amazing stories", Punheteus tell him when the city gates come to sight.

His eyes shine as he begin to think in the fortune they could make in this place.
He take a look at his sister and smile, but say no word.

Once at the gate he listen to the guard joke/provocation and force himself to smile widely, "You're pretty funny. We're a couple of travelling workers: I'm a carpenter and my sister here is a herbalist and healer", he then wait for the guard to open passage for them.

It would be better to create a OOC thread, since recruitment threads are deleted after 3months

[Andrezitos]

@JDL:
Ah, just another day in the road. For you, an incorrigible nomad, being in the road is the most obvious outcome of living among others sentient beings. You think, is not that you don't know how to be polite or respectful, you just don't care a single piece of **** about what others think about you. This last time, you thought, things could have went different. A rough job, in a rough farm, with rough companions. Who would think anyone would give a damn about respect? Well, they gave. Well, nothing worthy thinking about it anymore. Time to move on and find another job. You are near the major city in the region, some well know Santa Fe, with all their nobles and horses and ****, and horse ****s for all you care. But one these nobles, who would guess, is in need for some extra hands to escort him to a village near the ocean. Some two days riding, no haste, so the kind of travel without fear of getting a sore ass. He asks you in his grammatically correct way, all pompous and ****: -Hey, good man, you seems to be strong and capable. Would you be so kind and escort us in our travel? I promise, you will be recompensed very well. One of his companions tells you the details and offers one of their spare horses. You can choose to go with then or to keep looking for others opportunities.

[Andrezitos]

@J-H:
After concluding your chores in the stables, you go to visit your mentor, Lt. Ybarra (plz, let me know if you have a more complete description of this guy. As I did with Dex's Don Carlos, I will give him life in this game). You find him in his room, studying some old scrolls. - Hmm, something is missing... ow, Bernardo, good to see you. How are your job at farm? I heard that no sheep, no cow or propriety have fell pray to wild animals after you start looking after then. Very nice news, indeed. After exchanging pleasantries, Lt. Ybarra reveals why he had summoned you:- Coburn, my pupil, I have some concerns my mind own could not take care alone. You see, this fief is passing by some grater changes recently. A lot of newcomers arrive at every passing day, and with then, news of other regions of the empire. Some of it, I fear, may strike harder this fief than any siege weapon. (after a dramatic pause) The old emperor is attending a dinner with the death, if you know what I mean.

Indigo explains that the death of the monarch may lead to a conflict due the fact the next in the lineage is just five years old and, some say, mentally inept for the role of king. Regarding Santa Fe, the problem lays in the fact that the second in line, a cousin of the rightful heir, has a well know hate for Bento Gonçalves and all the southerns. Most deep hate. Finally, he asks you to escort the imperial tax collector, who just recently arrived at the city, while he does his job. - I want you to keep him safe, and I well informed about what he says or do. What I am asking you should be keep unknown, at all cost. The collector is in the mayor building and will start his deed as soon as you get there. He is waiting for guards to escort him, you is one of then. Any thoughts?

EDIT: Due your background and position, you may take a MW version of all your equipment.

[Andrezitos]

@Chimera:

"Dont worry, Macanudo. And thanks for the amazing stories", Punheteus tell him when the city gates come to sight.

His eyes shine as he begin to think in the fortune they could make in this place.
He take a look at his sister and smile, but say no word.

Once at the gate he listen to the guard joke/provocation and force himself to smile widely, "You're pretty funny. We're a couple of travelling workers: I'm a carpenter and my sister here is a herbalist and healer", he then wait for the guard to open passage for them.

It would be better to create a OOC thread, since recruitment threads are deleted after 3months

- And the ugliest carpenter I have ever seem. The adds making others guards laugh too. - Ok, pretty face. You can pass. There is a carpenter guild for you and herbalist enclave for your sister to visit first and foremost if you plan to work here. He then briefly explains where each place is located and let you pass. What you will do first? You can take a third route if want too. You have been sleeping in the wilderness for far too long so a straw mattress and cotton sheets would be a blessing.

[Chimaera]

"Thanks, kind man", he tell the tall guard (everybody was tall for him) and make his way to the carpenter's guild.

"If I am to work honestly here I guess I'll need some introductions", he think to himself and watch his sister leaving for the herbalist enclave.

"Let's meet again by sunset near the gates, ok?", he shout to her and keep on moving.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"It sounds like dangerous times are ahead. I hope you're wrong. I'd rather deal with coyotes or jaguars than with armies on the march. At least figuring all that out is above my station..."

The halfling falls silent for a moment. "You don't trust the tax collector. Fine, I'll watch him, if it helps us stay out of the dark times you are predicting. Sir."


The halfling leaves, shaking his head...tax collectors are not wanted, but for one to require a group of guards in town means things may be worse than he realized. Normally the tax collector only has a guard and an assistant; fear of Imperial retribution did the rest.

Bernardo takes a couple of minutes to make sure his clothes and armor are straight and relatively clean, and then goes to the mayor's house to present himself.

[JDL]

Rufus eyes the bigjob in front of him with a wary stare. But with his coin running low and no other offers in sight, he spits on his palm and extends it in a sign of acceptance of the job. He takes a while to look over the nags in this train, muttering and cursing at the condition of a few more worn specimens. He figures one is destined for the glue factory when they reach their destination, but he resolves to do the best he can on the trip to aid the poor creature in its last few days. Accepting the offer of a pony, he lets the creature follow his own mount Sheila. This might not be a glorious job, but it beats getting run out of town as a jobless vagrant again.

[Andrezitos]

You bid farewell to your beloved sister and makes your way to the carpenter's guild. After an hour of walking by crowded streets, busy merchants, a lot of tall people and just a few smaller than you and finally reach your destination. The two floor building clearly shows a care and appreciation for good woodwork, as you would expect from a carpenter's guild. However, something else capture your attention outside the building. You see, as someone with your skills and way of doing things, you have learned to recognize roguish people when you see one. This hooded guy, hands in his pockets and watching the entrance of the guild, really fits your standards for a suspicions and potentially troublesome person. Before going inside you can try to uncover what he wants, you can wait and see if he makes a move or just ignore him and let this fella with their own business. What is gonna be?

[Andrezitos]

(Do you remember what I asked you last post? About you mentor background. Plz, if you have something let know it :D)


Bernardo

"It sounds like dangerous times are ahead. I hope you're wrong. I'd rather deal with coyotes or jaguars than with armies on the march. At least figuring all that out is above my station..."

The halfling falls silent for a moment. "You don't trust the tax collector. Fine, I'll watch him, if it helps us stay out of the dark times you are predicting. Sir."


The halfling leaves, shaking his head...tax collectors are not wanted, but for one to require a group of guards in town means things may be worse than he realized. Normally the tax collector only has a guard and an assistant; fear of Imperial retribution did the rest.

Bernardo takes a couple of minutes to make sure his clothes and armor are straight and relatively clean, and then goes to the mayor's house to present himself.

Before leaving your mentor's room your hear his last words: -I do not trust tax collectors, even more a imperial one. But what I expect from you is that you keep him safe and well. An incident with a imperial envoy would means a lot, probably even more than what I can foresee.

After that you finally makes your way to where the collector is standing. When you arrive there you see the imperial envoy and his barouche waiting for you. In addition of yourself, the entourage has two regular fief guards, an imperial escort and an elf scout, one of the best of his kind in the fief. This elf carries in his belt six gunpowder pistols (DMG 145) and a repeating light crossbow in his back. The imperial guard dons heavy armor and wields a great sword. Nothing special about the regular guards, you notice. After properly introductions, the entourage departs. The tax collector is man of strong personality and despicable sense of humor. He insists to start his pilgrimage by the carpenter's quarter, despite being in the very opposite side of where your was. Reaching your destination took a long time. During the whole time you felt uneasy by possibilities of being attacked. But then, you finally arrived. The collector started his job at once. After finishing all workshops, the taxman went inside the carpenter's guild. As far as you know, guilds do not pay tax for imperial envoys, but who knows. The two guards stayed out tacking care of the diligence while you four went inside....

[Andrezitos]

Santo Barro is a relatively nearby village but still far enough to need one day to go and one day come back, if one has the time to spare. Your case. Don Carlos insists that you bring with you one of his sons; the boy needs some adventuring to grow properly, Don says. Beyond you two, other three serfs will travel together to take care of everything. Your group travels without heralds nor shields, just plain travelers clothes and light horses or pones. Just outside the city walls, your group stop by a bystander, a short and rough looking man and his loyal dog. The boy asks if the man would like to accompany him in his journey (the boy is given to superstitions, like never travel in odd numbers or odd days.)

The journey begins. You and Antonio are know travelling together and chat a bit, if you guys want it.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio had ridden a horse a few times, but never for very long, and never an enjoyable experience. So, fidgeting in his saddle, the cleric was unable to intercede before young Nunito made the invitation. Antonio starts to object, "Nuno," but pauses while he looks over the stranger. Part of the point of this trip was for Nuno to gain experience. It would be best to let him see this through, so long as the man isn't too dangerous.


Sense Motive to get a feel for the general trustworthiness of the stranger and his dog. [roll0]

[Chimaera]

I've got my hands full of things to handle, so I'm leaving this game.
Sorry Andrezitos :smallfrown:

[Andrezitos]

I've got my hands full of things to handle, so I'm leaving this game.
Sorry Andrezitos :smallfrown:

Dont worry mate! If you ever fell about comming back, feel free to do it.

[J-H]

Bernardo


All I have right now is that he's a half-elf with bright blue hair. He's probably also a warmage, over the age of 50, and has significant combat experience. This is probably a semi-retirement posting for him... or, it was. He's seen the elephant, and he knows the elephant is coming here.

Bernardo follows the tax collector inside. He'd strike up a conversation with the keen-eyed elf scout, but a guard talking while business is ongoing is rude, and would keep him from hearing the tax collector's business with the guild. Since this is odd behavior, he's going to try to listen in.

[JDL]

Rufus strikes Antonio as a rough fellow, used to outdoor work and his own company. He seems to have a great fondness for the animals in the caravan train, and speaks kindly with those who treat them well, ignoring those who act like their mounts are mere automatons. He openly wears the holly and mistletoe of a druid, and he's fond of speaking to his riding dog mount in that language. He's a halfling of few words and prefers to fill the silence with puffs on his corncob pipe.

Eventually noticing Antonio studying him, Rufus directs his mount alongside Antonio's, interpreting the fellow's curiosity as an interest in his pouch of pipeweed. He extends the open pouch towards Antonio, offering the leaf to him wordlessly.

[Andrezitos]

Inside the Carpenter's Guild the tax collector engage in a fierce discussion with the patron. The tax collector argues that the establishment should pay too and he shows a parchment, signed by the king, that support his claim. The patron, in turn, explains that such taxation will overwhelm his business. After a brief pause, the patron seems to be about to accept the new taxation and invites the tax collector to come to his desk, inside another room of the floor. At this very moment you verbalizes your concerns about him going inside alone, but the tax collector dismiss your worries and follows the patron. The elf and the knight exchanges looks with you, they too clearly vexed by the taxman stubbornness.

While you and your companions wait for the taxman to come back, come to your mind that the other people standing inside the place do not fit very well the cabinetmakers kind. Even more, now that you look at, these guys are or changing bags of splintered wood from a spot to another or taking a chisel in the workbench, scratching idly the table with it and than dropping it again without accomplishing anything. Any thoughts?

[J-H]

Bernardo


Bernardo casually walks around the room a bit, and then ends up standing next to the elf scout. If nobody's around, he casually leans over and whispers. "This may be the carpenter's guild, but I've seen more woodworking done whittling by firelight with a pen-knife than they're doing here."

He waits for a response.

[Andrezitos]

The first hours of travel pass calmly, just a little hot due the dry air and afternoon sun. At some point, the group reaches a bridge two or three horses wide. Nuno, stop and dismount and says he wants to wash his face and hands a little bit. The region's landscape is composed mostly by grasslands, with just small spots of forests around water holes and rivers.
More to come...

The elf acknowledges your concern and whispers back: - I counted five. Stay behind me and protect my back. The elf is dead serious and the knight is no less worried. After some minutes the door that separated the room and patron's desk finally opens. The tax man comes first. At first, you do not notice anything wrong. But your elven companion makes a swift move and all sudden his both hands now hold pistols. Then you realize what made the elf draw his weapons. The tax man eyes, staring you with a dead glare, sees nothing because his consciousness has abandoned him. He promptly falls head first in the ground and you see dagger deeply carved in his back. The knight tries to hold him but the man hit the ground too fast for him. After that you hear the patron shout: - Kill then all. We have to leave this fief at once. He slam the door and the suspicions people start drawing their weapons and encircling your group.
Plz, roll your init in private message Bernardo and send me.

Map (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing) (I am using google docs to make the maps. Just tell me where you wanna go a I will update the map. Let me know, by private message, if you guys have any problem with it)

[J-H]

Bernardo


The dice roller does not work in PMs. Init [roll0]
Current positioning is good, so let the bloodshed commence!

[Andrezitos]

Nunu was about to mount his horse when one of the serfs noticed something strange floating in the water. From the position of yours, you guys can't say what is it. The thing moves slowly and are about to get under the bridge. What you guys do? Leave or investigate it?

Your elf companion moves swiftly to M9 than back to N9 and shoots at T3 ([roll0][roll1]+[roll2]). The bullet hit T3 in the neck, piercing his carotid artery. T3 tries to stanch the blood, but the bleeding quickly goes out of control. You are the next one to act. (note: keep a link of the map saved for easy checking.)

[J-H]

Bernardo

Mindful of the wood shavings in the room, Bernardo flings a ball of elemental cold at one of the thugs.
Ranged touch vs T5 [roll0]
Damage [roll1] cold
Crits [roll2] [roll3]

[Andrezitos]

A cloak of in a swirling nimbus of shadow energy engulfs the thugs. These shadows spin and flow around then, preventing you from being able to anticipate attacks. They weave their weapons in an elaborate pattern, creating illusory double that glows with white energy. As they make their attacks, both their true weapon and the illusion slash at you.

T5 vs. Elf (Miss!)
[roll0]
[roll1]

Higher roll:[roll2]+[roll3] (true weapon)
If hit, cold damage: [roll4] (illusory weapon)

T2 vs. Elf (Miss!)
[roll5]
[roll6]

Higher roll:[roll7]+[roll8] (true weapon)
If hit, cold damage: [roll9] (illusory weapon)

The knight moves to M9 and strikes T2. He puts so much weight behind the swing that blade flashes with magic.
[roll10][roll11]+[roll12]

T2 is torn apart by the Knight's sword. His ravaged body crumbles to the ground like a dummy doll.

T1 moves to close the circle around your group and attacks the knight. (Miss!)
[roll13]
[roll14]

Higher roll:[roll15]+[roll16] (true weapon)
If hit, cold damage: [roll17] (illusory weapon)

@all: This next weekend I will be out in a trip (a friend is about to get married), so, I won't post. On Sunday I will resume the game.

[Andrezitos]

I Forgot T4!
[roll0]
[roll1] (Hit!)

Higher roll:[roll2]+[roll3] (true weapon)
If hit, cold damage: [roll4] (illusory weapon)

T4 hits the elf in his shoulders opening bloody wound. The elf don't even flinch, tough.

[dextercorvia]

Earlier

Antonio accepted the leaf gladly, thanking the stranger. He pulled out a thin pipe, packed the bowl, and lit it with a spark. The smoke calmed his nerves and made riding a much more enjoyable experience.

Currently

"Nuno," cautions Antonio, "There is something in the water under the bridge. It is probably just a log, but I've heard tales of water lizards that are dangerous. Let me take a bit closer look, to make sure there is no threat." The priest assumes it is a log, but any excuse to delay mounting that horse with his tender legs seems worthwhile. Antonio circles down toward the bank, about 20 feet from the bridge, and tries to see what has floated under there.

[JDL]

Still mounted on Shiela, Rufus follows Antonio. He watches the spot indicated for a few minutes trying to determine the shape, and if possible, identify it.

First Take 10 on Spot for 18 to beat Hide of the creature. If unsuccessful, Take 20 on Spot for 28 over 2 minutes. Then Take 10 on Knowledge: Nature for 18 to identify if this is an animal.

[Andrezitos]

After taking sometime spotting the thing you realize that is in fact the dead body of a woman. By the looks, seems to have been a teenager or a young adult in life. The body wears farmer clothes, cheap ones. You know that are numerous small villages, some even made by family, in this region. One of the serfs has a map and shows you that the river you have found the body pass through some villages in the north and ends in the sea further in the south, so maybe this woman may have lived nearby. Without inspecting closely the body you will not be able to identify the cause of death, so, what do you guys do? Search further or leave it be?

The elf tumbles away from T4, drops his empty pistol and draws another one in a one fluidly motion before firing point blank shot him.
[roll0][roll1]+[roll2]

The bullet hits T4 right in between his eyes, killing him outright.

Your turn Bernardo!

[J-H]

Did my previous attack (orb of cold, lesser) hit? If so, how much injury did it seem to inflict?

[JDL]

"Boss, got a floater," calls Rufus back to the caravan. He has no personal interest in going swimming to fish the body out, and rides back to the group.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo repeats his earlier success, launching a ball of elemental cold at one of the thugs.

Targeting T5
Ranged touch [roll0] Point blank shot is included in this
Damage [roll1] PBS & warmage edge
Crits [roll2] [roll3]

[Andrezitos]

T5 dies with your spell. The last thug seems to realize how pointless keep fighting would be and says. - Do you think this is over? This is just the beginning. After that he says an unidentified word and his body explodes, sending bones, guts and skin all around the room. The blast completely destroys the furniture around him but is not wide enough to reach you.

More to come...

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest calls up to the road, "Nuno, can you spare a couple of men to help me fish this poor girl out of the water. I need to give her last rites, and a proper burial. It is the gods' will."

[Andrezitos]

@antonio and rufus: you take the body out of the water and easily understand how she died. Her thought was cut, ear to ear. Nunu is astonished. he, as mrmber of knights order, abhor any vileness. -we have to find out who and why have done this atrocity. The young knight to be is dead serious. - astroncio (the most experiencied member of the tean) lead us north along this very river.

What you guys do?

[dextercorvia]

Antonio pulls a shift from his belongings, and wraps the girl. The priest says a brief prayer, committing her soul to the afterlife. With the help of one of the others, Antonio ties her body to one of the pack mounts. He is conflicted. Finding her killer is the right thing to do, as Nunito says, still can I protect him from harm if we set out on such a quest? Finally, the priest remembers that Don Carlos sent the boy with him for seasoning, and agrees to follow. "Nuno, we should send one of the men back with the body for burial. He can also take word to your father, so that Don Carlos doesn't worry when we take longer to arrive than he expects."

[JDL]

Rufus watches the exchange impassively. "You want whoever did this dead, just point me at him boss."

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Alberto: Nuno hears Alberto and orders one of his serfs to return to the fief with the body. Then, Astroncio speaks his mind: - M'lord, I think we should leave at once. Whenever have done that probably will not stay for long.

More to come....

@Bernardo: Soon after he battle ended the guards entered the room. The elf called for then and said: - I will look after the patron. I need that one of you (looking at you and the two guards) go to the barracks as fast as possible, while other will stay here and help the knight in case any thugs appears. The last one, come with me.

Every option will lead to a different path. Which one you choose?

[J-H]

Bernardo
"I'll go with you. None of this seems right."

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: The knight raises his head and says: - No, there is no need for anyone to stay with me. Go at once and find this vile creature. Your elven companion complains a little, but this knight's will is solid like a stone. - So, it is decided. I will going ahead, I am faster then any of you. You two (you and one of the guards, Zico is his name) fallow my trail. More to come...

[J-H]

Bernardo
Bernardo follows at his best speed.

My assumption is that his pony is stabled back at the barracks and not available, since we were walking around town.

[Andrezitos]

@rufus and alberto: the ride took almost two hours, evem tough the short distance. Riding through the riverbanck vegetation proved being slower than you guys expected. Astroncio, the gaucho, desmounts and says: - the village is near, just passing this short hill. He points to a relief covered by grasses and few shrubs, a very commom sigth in this region. - i will scount ahead. If any of you have the means to be stealth, come. Otherwise, stay and waint my signal. his eagle, a powerful and obedient animal, leaves his shoulder and flys ahead.

[JDL]

Settling back into his saddle, Rufus lowers his hat to protect against the glare of the sun and waits patiently. Shiela, being well trained, is content to sit quietly until given the order to move.

Taking 10 on Spot and Listen from this point to avoid ambush.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest didn't have a stealthy bone in his body. Antonio made more noise trying to stand still than Astroncio did moving through dry leaves. So he dismounts, and hands his reins to one of the other serfs. Antonio, making a holy sign across his chest, says a silent prayer for justice for the fallen girl, and protection over the scouting gaucho.

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Antonio: Astroncio may be a serf but arcane user serf no less. He summons the powers of the wild and casts a mantle of divine magic over himself granting him a perfect disguise wherever he may be passing. After few feet even you can not spot him anymore. You await patiently form him to send any signal...

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: After searching for awhile in the sewers below the city, your group finds a reinforced wooden door. The scent of dry blood is strong, the kind of smell that reminds you of slaughterhouses. There is no hole for keys, just a iron ring in middle of the plank. The guard volunteers himself to open the door. He puts both hands in the wood and gently push. The doors opens and a overwhelming smell of death and decay hits your senses like a sledgehammer (you must do a fort save or become sicken by the foul smell. [roll0] guard save; [roll1] elf save). Any thoughts?

@Rufus and Alberto: After a short time you seen Astroncio's eagle coming back. It brings a green leaf in one of its talons, a sign that the place is relatively safe for you to go check. From the top of the hill you see a small village, just a handful of houses built around a well. Coming closer you find the ranger inspecting what remained of one of the houses. Someone, ro something, destroyed the buildings and set fire the remains. Any thoughts?

[JDL]

Rufus grimaces as he takes in the scene, riding up on his dog. "Nasty business boss," he says, gesturing with a nod at the ruined homes. He rides past the entrance of each, checking inside briefly to see if he can spot any signs of survivors or bodies of the attackers.

"Watch that well. Might be poisoned," he says, riding over and checking down the hole. "Anyone hiding down there?" he says with an echo into the mouth of the well, looking and listening to check nobody thought to seek refuge down at the bottom during the attack. If he doesn't find anything, he'll wind the bucket up and double check there's nothing of interest.

Then he stops and checks the ground carefully, searching for tracks that might lead to the attackers. If he finds them, he'll have Sheila try to get the scent and follow their trail.

Taking 20 on Spot, Listen, Search and Handle Animal checks involved in looking for clues, listening for survivors, finding footprints, and pushing my animal companion to Track via Scent. Each check should take about 2 minutes (20 checks in a row).

[J-H]

@Bernardo: After searching for awhile in the sewers below the city, your group finds a reinforced wooden door. The scent of dry blood is strong, the kind of smell that reminds you of slaughterhouses. There is no hole for keys, just a iron ring in middle of the plank. The guard volunteers himself to open the door. He puts both hands in the wood and gently push. The doors opens and a overwhelming smell of death and decay hits your senses like a sledgehammer (you must do a fort save or become sicken by the foul smell. [roll0] guard save; [roll1] elf save). Any thoughts?
[roll0]
Well, that looks like a pass
Bernardo
"Eugh! Something died here, probably a lot of somethings." Bernardo castsa a quick cantrip, making his shield glow like a torch. He steps into the room, just far enough to see inside (without stepping on anything), and swings the shield around to illuminate the no doubt grisly sight.

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: (both the guard and the elf failed in their saves. You passed at large) The smell of rotten flesh, fat and guts left your companions severely disturbed (sickened). - What foul smell is that. I can barely breath here, says the guard. Despite his conditions, the elf overcomes his loathing and enters the room, the others follow him. Inside the room you realize why this place stinks so much. Hanging over the walls are dismembered bodies of all shapes and sizes, all of then completely covered with swarms of maggots and flies. Other then the bodies, you see many instruments of torture. A playground for the wicked. A thin fog fills the place, not enough to hinder your vision but still, a hindrance. Everything is dead silent. And then a childish voice comes from further inside the room. - Who's there? Is you master Bento? Have brought gifts? Soon after you see the thing who spoke those words. The largest man you have ever seen appears in front of you. Despite his size this man has a baby face, completely with bald head and chubby cheeks. He wears a blood stained leather apron. He looks at you with a interrogative look. - You are not master. You have come to play? His hand holds a gruesome machete with bits of flesh still glued in it. You may fight, but would you win? What do you do?

@Rufus and Alberto: Rufus descends the bucket until it hits something hard. At same time a moan comes from the bottom of the well. You tries to see what made it but it is to dark, even for you. After a brief moment a second moan comes, this time more like a calling for help... fast forward... It seems that the village was attacked by very well organized and extremely cruel bandits. They killed most and the rest was taken. A little boy, who happened to be playing by the well when the attack unfolded, fell on it and survived, despite all the odds. The poor creature is severely injured but out of mortal danger. The raiders left some tracks in case you decide do search for then as well as many unanswered questions. Nuno is determined to fallow the tracks and bring justice to this band and salvation to villagers. What you wanna do?

[JDL]

"Hey kid," says Rufus, efficiently tending to the child's wounds. "Know who did this?"

[J-H]

Bernardo
"I can't let a monster like you live." Bernardo launches a ball of fire at the torturer.


Ranged touch [roll0] including point blank shot, assuming this isn't a very large room
Damage [roll1]
Crits [roll2][roll3]

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: I will roll the initiative in the map. Take a look. Also, keep track of the spells used and their cool downs too. For a lv1 spontaneous caster all your spells should have 1d4+1 rounds of cd, I believe. The link of the map is this one (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing).
Your spell hits and the thing screams in agony. - You are not my master! Not my master!

@Rufus and Alberto: The little boy recovers well due your healing spell. Due his early fall in the well, he could see anything so he would not be of great help. Nuno thinks the best is sending another serf to escort the boy home. - I will find these criminals no matter what. You (Rufus) is no obligated to come with me, but, if you do, I will remember. Antonio and the two serfs must stay with Nuno, however.

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo:
The Elf: It seems the elf were about to say something when you anticipated yourself and attacked. He stares at you for a moment but says nothing. He draws his pistol (3/6) while moving and shots the thing.
[roll0][roll1]+[roll2]
The bullet hits the stomach of the thing and it screams in pain. It is bloodied (HP less than 50%).

The thing: This guy is so obese that you can barely believe how someone could grow so large and still walk, what to say about fighting. - Why are you hurting me? Why master?!. The thing charges strait in the direction of the astonished guard.

Imp Bull Rush:
[roll3] str check [roll4] crash
[roll5] guard str check
The guard is crashed against the wall. Blood erupts from its ears, mouth and nose. He dies instantly.
The elf shouts to you: - I will hold him as much as I can. Go ahead and flee!

[J-H]

Bernardo

Whops, I forgot about the cooldown. It should have kicked in during the last fight. [roll0] rounds till cooldown expires and I can cast another level 1 spell.
Warmage level 1 spells are all evocation damage spells (no cc available) so they're all on the same General cooldown based on what's listed.

Bernardo points, and a ray of cold reaches out to tag the torturer, freezing his skin, distracting him as Bernardo dashes through the door.

Ray of Frost
Ranged touch [roll1]
Damage [roll2]
Crits [roll3][roll4]
Move to K13, and unfortunately provoking an AOO. AC is 19.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest is stunned by this scene. Nothing in his life so far that had prepared him for such cruelty. Watching the rough man tend to the boy, Antonio is finally shaken from his trance. "Nuno, if there are others out there still alive... If there is anything we can do to help, we have to do it."

Sorry about that. Busy week at work. I was getting caught up on my games tonight when I got your PM.

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Alberto: "So, it is decided. We will avenge these people and put an end to this vile band of misfits", says Nuno with all the courage and naivete of his age. Astroncio, however, points out something important. - But, M'Lord, who can tell how many they are or strong. We can stalk then yes, I can do that, easily, but strike? That would be another matter. Astroncio is rightfully worried you realize. Charging ahead would be a little reckless to say at least.

You guys are in the middle of the quarry when one of the serfs interrupts. - There, up in the hill! He points to three riders on horseback, staring at you from a far. They use red hoods and hide their faces with black masks. With their horses speed they could be upon you in two rounds.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio quiets his mind, calling upon the peace of the godly. There is nothing he can do from here, but should one of them approach, he will use his magic to confront them with the true weight of their sin.


Ready an action to cast Cause fear on the first one to get within 30' of him.

Should it become necessary, Initiative [roll0]

[JDL]

Rufus readies his mind to defend against the hooded figures should they attack. He doesn't wish to harm their mounts if possible but acknowledges the fact that in the natural order of things their deaths will be no great loss.

Readied Action: Cast Entangle to catch as many riders as possible if within 30 ft.
Initiative: [roll0]

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Alberto

It seems the raiders don't want to charge at you, or if their intent is vile, they are planning something more subtle. Their horses slowly move forward. Rufus knowledge of animals recognize these horses as foreigner races, slender and shorter than the ones commonly bred in region, or the whole empire. They stop just some steps away from you area of threat. More to come...

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest takes a step toward his young charge. He puts a hand on Nuno's bridle, lest the young man get any wild ideas about leading a charge.

[Andrezitos]

@Dex: Nice move man. Nuno would certainly charge ahead. hhehe

@all: sorry for the pause. I am on the move this week. Furniture, clothes, etc take time to move around, I guess. I will resume posting soon.

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: The monstrous baby faced butcher anticipates your move and attacks as you try to flee.

[roll0][roll1] (in case of crit: [roll2][roll3])

One of the raiders, probably the leader for his behavior and armor, introduces his party. He is a diplomat and an cleric of a foreigner kingdom, an acknowledged powerful and belligerent empire in the south, and he is his way to Santa Fe for a diplomatic mission. The other two are his bodyguards. He pauses for a moment and says while observing the destroyed village. - By your looks I assume you are not the ones responsible for this atrocities, I am right?

[JDL]

Rufus leans over and spits on the ground, turning back and looking the speaker in the eye.

"Tracking them. Gonna do our best to see them hang for it."

[J-H]

Bernardo
Bernardo falls to the ground bleeding, passing out as gunshots ring through the air in the crowded space. The elf is his only hope for survival.


However you want to play it...

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest looks over his shoulder at Nunito, knowing that the lad would be in way over his head. "Good day, your holiness. I am Father Antonio Olivares. This is Nuno Hidalgo, second son of Don Carlos Hidalgo. We were on a journey of small import when we happened upon this scene you see before you. Out of strong godly conscience, and honor of his oath to protect his serfs from the depredations of robbers, Nuno is leading us to bring these raiders to justice. We hope also to free those as are alive and return them to their rightfully ordained place as Don Carlos's tenants.

As you are well aware, time is of great importance in such matters of tracking, however, we would be happy to provide your eminence such aid as is in our ability." Antonio removes his hat and bows at the visiting dignitaries.

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Alberto: The diplomat seems to be surprised by the something that Alberto said: - Hmmm, have to say that your eloquence surprised, fellow cleric. You remember myself when I was younger. My name is Godofredo, the just.

He goes on for while about his mission but Nuno interrupts. - Sorry to interrupt, sir. But we must take haste and track down this band. Godofredo than offers his help. - Hmmm your duty calls. That is for sure. So, as a demonstration of our good intentions regarding Santa Fe fief, we will help in this task. My companions are able warriors, no doubt our summed force will be enough.

Alberto, you notice something interesting about the golden necklace this man uses. An iron gauntlet holding three arrows.

[dextercorvia]

"Father Godofredo, I have no illusions about how honorable your intentions are. I also doubt not that your companions are mighty men of war. If it were up to me, I would accept your offer at once. However, even Master Hidalgo here is not endowed with the authority to accept foreign aid in this minor internal matter. To flout my liege's will in this matter would be a violation of the feudal order and the gravest of insults to his honor as a gentleman and his ability to rule his fief. If you truly wish to help us, I would be most indebted if you would deliver word of this tragedy to Don Carlos in Santa Fe as hastily as possible." Antonio holds tightly to both his own reins and those of Nuno.


Knowledge Religion to ID the Holy Symbol [roll0]

I'm a bit fuzzy on the geography. If Don Carlos doesn't live in or near Santa Fe, then let me know, and I'll edit that sentence.

[JDL]

Rufus occupies himself during the conversation by wordlessly stuffing his pipe and striking his flint and steel into the bowl, working the flame until he has a strong blaze. He blows slow rings of smoke from the side of his mouth, appraising the speakers silently.

Sense Motive vs. Godofredo
[roll0]

[Andrezitos]

@Rufus and Alberto: (would be better if you two advances know. Level Up!)

Alberto, the amulet resembles the ones carried by Hextor priests. Hextor followers believe that some evilness are necessary to build a society. Things like slavery, executions, etc are the backbone of any successful civilization, they say. Cruel, yes, but at same time just. "You cannot make a omelet without crashing some eggs."

Godofredo considers your words for while and says. - Wise words. Even wiser when spoken by so young lad... well, I will do as you say, fellow holyman.
Nuno echoes yours words, Alberto, in his own way, btw. Than, the diplomat concludes. - However, two of us can go as safely as three, I say. Here, this is Dedonolho, a blademaster. He will help you. His prowess with swords is legendary. Than, he smiles. And this time I will not accept a no for an answer.

Before leaving, Godofredo speaks to Rufus. - You should reconsider your habbits, young halfling. Smoking is a bad habit, only suitable for stubborn dwarfs and unsophisticated orcs.

@Bernardo: (updates your sheet. You are now a necropolitan. And an lv 2 char.)

[J-H]

Roll for HD or max?

[dextercorvia]

"I will watch over Dedonolho as though he is one of my flock, Father Godofredo," Antonio acquiesces. It is an arrangement worse than he hoped for, but better than he feared.

After the diplomat leaves, Antonio asks Rufus to check his saddle before they depart. When they are together, he leans in close and whispers, "Stranger, I hate to embroil you in this trouble, but I am concerned. It is written that Hextor is not satisfied with his place as a member of the great pantheon, but seeks to rule it. I know not if that is true, but such ambition is often reflected in his devout clergy. Godofredo is his man through and through I think. It wouldn't surprise me if he left his man here to cause trouble for the boy, and thereby hold influence over his father, my Liege. I know it is not any concern of yours as a free man, but I can tell that you have a rough honor about you, and I seek your help in keeping the youth safe. "

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: You fall to the ground, bleeding profusely from the cut the menacing brute gave to you. Before fainting, you hear the elf shooting at the thing while shouting something incomprehensible to you. Then everything goes black...

For a brief moment you are surround by the deepest darkness you have ever faced.
But then, light again. However, this time you are in an empty room. You try to turn your head to look around but it seems it is looked. You cannot move a muscle. Shades, like incorporeal humanoids, start dancing in front of you. A dream, this must be a dream, you realize. A livid one, like the sorts that make us wake up screaming and sweating in mid of the night. But this time, don't matter how much you try, you just cannot leave the realm of dreams. And then, a voice. A child voice. The voice sings for you a frightful melody. Another voice, this time a female one, asks you a question.

Do you want to live forever?

[Andrezitos]

@rufus and alberto: After the encounter with the diplomat you team finally begins its search for the rogues camp. Take while to reach the place but Astroncio tracking skills are superb. It seem the the band made a small camp within a forest patch. A nice place to hide but not good enough. This is the camp map (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing). Study it for as long as you want and then post or pm more or less your position. The legends are in the spread sheet too, below the map. You can decide what strategy the others members will follow and their starting Position.

Use A for Astroncio (Stealth like, ~ 50 hp).
Use N for Nuno (Warrior like, ~ 50 hp).
Use D for Dedonolho (Warrior like, ~ 50 hp)
Use S for the serf (Warrior like, ~ 30 hp).

[J-H]

I don't want to die, I know that

[dextercorvia]

I've reviewed the map some, but this weekend has been really tough to find the time to post. Our family adopted a puppy on Friday. I'll get an update soon.

[Andrezitos]

@Bernardo: - Aaa, at last. You live. For a moment I tough that you would be a waste of time. A tall, skinny, man stands in front you with inquisitive eyes. He dresses a velvet garment and holds a mace on his hand.
You seems confused. Rightly so, I should say. Your journey from that filthy floor, under the sword of Hodor, to my table here was certainly a bizarre one.
You look around to see where you are at. It seems this place is some mix of lab and temple, the lab of the death could be an appropriate name. - I'm Quevedo. But you can call me master. He giggles happily. - I think you may have some questions. Go on, do it. We have all the eternity. Giggling.

[JDL]

"There's a ****load of them boss," Rufus says to Nuno, shaking his head at the sight. "Looks like more than a dozen. Dunno if we can take that many at once. Wanna wait and see if they fall asleep?"

[Sephir]

THe GM chose me from the recruitment thread. My character is Mira (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1129480), an ozodrin (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?153536-Tooth-and-Tentacle-base-class-PEACH). Think a lovecraftian abomination currently posessing a teenager Girl. It will be a pleasure rping with you.

[Ophidian]

The GM has likewise selected me to join this game. I'll be playing Manuel Da Costa (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1129480) a Swashbuckler and a homebrewed variant of the Yuan-Ti race. Details of this homebrew:

+2 to Intelligence -2 to Strength: Yuan-Ti Purebloods are naturally quick thinkers but their tall, thin bodies are ill-equipped for heavy-lifting.
Medium Size
30ft Movement Speed
Darkvision out to 60ft
+1 Racial Bonus on Hide, Listen and Spot checks: Yuan-Ti have keen senses and are naturally perceptive, able to ferret out points from which to observe prospective prey.
+2 Racial Bonus to Concentration and one Knowledge skill: Yuan-Ti Purebloods have a natural affinity for dedicating themselves to one task and seeing it through at all costs
+2 Racial Bonus on Disguise checks if attempting to imitate a human. Yuan-Ti greatly resemble humans, but the differences in height between them and other sentient races generally mean that, untrained, they only have a natural affinity for imitating humanity.
+1 Racial Bonus on Ref and Will saving throws: Yuan-Ti bodies and minds are difficult for other races to get a grip on, attempting to strike a Yuan-Ti through it’s mind or body could be compared to wrestling a particularly determined snake.
Weapon Proficiencies: Yuan-Ti Purebloods receive proficiency with Scimitars and Longbows. They are trained in the use of such weapons from birth.
Automatic Languages: Yuan-Ti, Common
Favored Class: Ranger

Ages:
Young 42< years
Middle Age: 42 years
Old: 89 years
Venerable: 119
Max: +2d20 years

[JDL]

Welcome to our new players!

When we gained our levels, do we roll for HP or use some other method? I haven't seen the answer to this question so I haven't changed my character sheet yet.

[J-H]

Welcome. My character is Bernardo, a halfling Warmage. He has had a bit of bad luck, and his circumstances have changed, but he doesn't quite realize it yet.

Since he's been doing his own thing apart from everyone else, I have not been reading other people's posts or character sheets (the easiest way to not metagame is to not know).

Bernardo

"What...happened?" Bernardo's voice comes out in a croak. He clears his throat. "Hodor was that torturer Did we kill it?"

[Tjallen]

Hello people, I will be joining you as Dis'Kval, a very concerned wizard who at the moment is very confused due to the sudden lack of familiar. If Dark green has not been claimed, I will do so now. Dis'kval is currently wearing an eyepatch and a somewhat flustered expression.

[Andrezitos]

- No, we didn't. In fact, he is right beside you.More giggling.
- About your elf companion tough, I can not say the same. When you fell he tried to finish off my obese servant but failed. His luck abandoned him, I think. Giggling.
- Here, let me help you release your neck. You will fell no pay, don't worry. While giggling, he uses a foot long metal needle to pierce your flesh repeatedly. Despite not feeling what can be called pain, you still fells that something is in fact harming you, some sort of reflex that remained. After, you slowly recovers the movements of your head and are able to gaze upon the face of Hodor. He is leaning against you, curiously examining your body.
- But, let me explain what happened to you. You see, our friend here have torn you in half with a single blow of his falchion. What luck bastard. Giggles. The childish smile of Hodor shows his rotten teeth and inflamed gum.
- You gave me the trouble to sew you back in one whole part, boy. And that was the boring part. But then... the best part, my necromantic magic brought you back. But not in the same way the tales and the high priests usually tell. You are now an walking dead. The life after life.
Hodor helps you up and gives you a flask.
- Inside this flask there is a potion. Use it and will pass as a living creature (like potion version of hat of disguise) for as long as you want. But be careful. You can only activate this potion once a day. This magic flask needs time to recharge.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest had felt his gut tighten at the sight of such a large force. He quickly ducked around a tree, despite the knowing looks from his companions. He'd never been in a battle before, and his resolve emptied along with his bowels. After cleansing himself as best he could with such leaves as came to hand, Antonio uncovered a large well balanced branch. The wood was springy, dense, and if the scent was any indication resistant to rot. His newly acquired club in hand, Antonio returns to the strategy session.

"In my studies of history, I read about Carlos Martillo, who defeated an overwhelming force through the use of magicks intended to reshape the very battlefield to his advantage. The gods have not seen fit to grant me any such ability, but perhaps there are some among us who can make the very shrubs ensnare our enemies, mitigating the advantage of numerical superiority. It would not be dishonorable to use such abilities in combat. If the gods have ordained it that one among us is so equipped, then it is a sure sign of their blessing." That last was to forestall any objection from Nuno, who Antonio knew possessed a youthful and idyllic view of chivalry that would not serve them well in this fight.

The priest looks to Astroncio, Dedonholho, and Rufus. The first had demonstrated some ability with magic, and the other two were unknowns in this equation.


Welcome new folks!

I tend to think that if Rufus has an Entangle spell we can cake walk this. Otherwise, perhaps we can split the party, with one part doing a hit and run distraction attack, and the other smaller force rescuing the prisoners. What do you think, Rufus? Unfortunately, Antonio only has single target debuffs and healing spells today.

I also never gave him any weapons, so I hope it is okay to pick up a club.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Ah...thank you. I assume you have something you want me to do. Sir?" Bernardo's mind races as he thinks. I'll get out of here and then turn him in. Maybe one of the priests can bring me back to life.

[Andrezitos]

- Acttualy, my son, you are free to go and do as you please. You see, I have brought back because I felt something strong coming from you. Something like what we feel when we see a looming storm, covering the horizon under a blanket of destruction. :smallbiggrin: He moves towards the door and open it with a swift motion.
- Go now, my son, and fulfil your destiny. If ever feel the need to reach me, scream my name as loud as you can. I will hear it, I promise.

[Andrezitos]

Like the shining pioneer dawn
From the beacon of divinity
Was September the twentieth
The herald of our Liberty

But it won't suffice to be free
Being strong, bold and brave
A people lacking virtue
Is fated to be enslaved

Let us show then valor, constancy
In this impious, injust war
May our prowess serve us
As a model for the world (for the world)
For the whole world may our prowess be a model
Be a model for the whole world


"Once, we ruled. Once our Potentates ruled from palaces of gold and splendor... but the palaces are ruins now. As is our empire. And now we live in evil days....our clans scrap and scavenge and watch the mammals grow ever stronger. Our ancestors must weep. If the dead weep.

I will weep for them if not... but I will also hope. The world turns. What was once, could be again. Perhaps one day, we will be great again. Perhaps a new Isskan* will take up bow and blow...bring order where there is chaos."

Perhaps."

[Andrezitos]

@Dis'Kval. So, you were in tavern savoring a tankard of mead when something started moving inside your garnet pocket. You put your hand to grab whatever was doing that and something bites your finger. - What in the nine heels are you trying to do, you ****ing humie? Are you trying to crush me to death with these horse **** scented knuckles of yours? The voice, more like squeak, comes from your pocket. You quick look around and see everyone looking at you with interrogative eyes.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo doesn't waste any time heading out the door, although he does stop to retrieve any of his items if they are present.

OOC: Gear destroyed?

[JDL]

Rufus nods at Antonio's assessment, touching his Druidic holly and mistletoe briefly.

"I can do that, sure. I'll try to catch all of them, and Sheila can chew on any that get out well enough."

Rufus stays mounted and by Antonio's side, ready to act on command.

[dextercorvia]

"You spoke with wisdom when you suggested darkness would be our ally. Let us abide a bit, while the sun diminishes in the sky. It will give me time to commune with my god.

[Tjallen]

Quickly jerking his hand back Dis'kval lets out a yelp almost falling off his chair. Taking a few seconds to calm himself he talks at the foul-mouthed pocket. "I... I don't know why you are in my pocket but you need to come out?" The sentence starts off only a bit shaky, but the end sounds more like a plea than an order.

[Andrezitos]

- Hey, humie, get out me of here. This place smells like rotten horse cun! The thing keeps huffing and the others costumers start getting out of the place. Hey, I will not bite again, ok? I promise, man.

Your group waits until the nightfall to attack the camp. The night is dark, with just the moon and some torches to light your way. So, in case you need to fall back, you will have to do it with very poor light conditions. To begin the action I need to know your positions in the map. The serf is in fact Manuel da Costa, you guys will have time to know each other after the fight. You can split the party if you want. Remember to be out of the sight of the sentries right now, in the positioning stage. The guards will sound the alarm if any suspicions thing came in their line of vision.

The night has finally come. With it came the Lady Dream to claim your companions-in-chains minds.Their weariness make then easy targets for the comforting grasp of Lady Dream. The guards, however, are much more harder to prey on, you realize. You can count four of then, arranged to ward as much camp as possible.

You exit the room and found yourself in lone alley. By the looks of the buildings around you must be in the slum of the city. Bad place to live. Many freed slaves, robbers, murders and whatnot kind of malefactors. You still can found your way around here if want to but staying here too much will most likely lead to problems, you realize. Anywhere in particular you may want to go?

[Tjallen]

"Ah... here you go?" Dis'kval asks as he puts his arm in such a way as to allow whatever it is currently inhabiting his pocket to climb it's way out. Being picked up can't be fun He thinks to himself, before taking note of the attention he is garnering, he then blushes and looks down.

[J-H]

Bernardo
Bernardo drinks the potion to restore his normal appearance, and then heads back towards the militia headquarters.

I assume it's been a day or two, but no "resting" time, so my spells aren't reset.

[Andrezitos]

We are using the Recharge Spell variant so you should have all your spells available. The potion really works as no one seems to realize your true appearance. You walk for an hour or two, you are uncertain, and finally reach your destination. The transformation may have somehow screwed your notion of time passing, you wonder. The night sky shines with a full moon. There is two guards in the front of the building and more in the windows and towers. They seem to be engaged in some kind of argument but they still notice your approach. - May I help you, sir?

- Ah, come on! Now you are being a ****ing douchebag, man. Don't you think I would be out of this ****ing pocket if I had limbs needed for it? Just grab me gently, ow right?

[Tjallen]

"O... Of course, sorry." Dis'kval mutters as he gently lifts the whatever out of his pocket and place it on the table in front of him, making sure to keep it away from his tankard

[J-H]

Bernardo

I'm here to see Lieutenant Ybarra. He sent me on a mission and I have been...well, let's just say I'm quite late getting back."

Once they allow him, he'll go inside and find the L-T.

[Andrezitos]

Your hand grab something shaped like a stick but not made of wood. For your surprise, the thing is in fact your cursed pen, the one that turned everything it written in insult. It has changed a bit, however. Where you used to curl your fingers know shows a little mouth, with point teeth. A pair of tiny eyes stare at you from the top of the pen. - So, we meet again, ********. Are you happy to see me? The little thing is covered in runes and the point is covered by an old nankeen crust.

- Lt. is probably resting at this time. It would be better if you came tomorrow morning, mister?

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest rises from his prayers as they begin their assault. His new club is tucked into his belt for now. Antonio gathers the group together for a blessing and encouragment. "Remember, these men are guilty of kidnapping, and stand accused of murder. If they surrender and beg for mercy, it would be best to capture and return them to Don Carlos for judgment. However, if they resist, and I doubt not that they will -- men heavy with sin seek oft to avoid judgement -- then it is your duty to strike them down. You have clear conscience in this matter. The right of law and justice is on our side.

My prayers have revealed to me that the best chance for success is for the most stealthy to accompany Rufus to this point here in the southeast, so that he can safely cast his spell. The rest of you will come with me from the southwest. I will try to free the captives while you dispatch the disabled foes. If any of you have bows or other weapons of distance, this would be an appropriate time to ready them. Does anyone have a knife that I can borrow to loose the bindings on the kidnapped serfs?"


@Rufus -- I think centering the effect on the intersection of LM89 will catch all of the bad guys and none of the prisoners. Since Entangle is long range, you should be able to cast it safely from AF24. (That should be far enough away that you won't be easily spotted. I'm guessing Astroncio will go with you and maybe Manuel. Dedonolho, Nuno, and Antonio can hold position around D22 until the spell goes off, then move up that gap to get to the prisoners.

[JDL]

Rufus nods and indicates he's ready. "I see it boss, one almighty mess coming right up."

Rufus will follow Antonio's directions and cast Entangle (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/entangle.htm) at the square intersection L-M 8-9 in a 40 ft. radius. Save DC is Reflex 15 or be fully entangled as per spell. Rufus will be in AF24 with Shiela.

[Tjallen]

"I ... burned you? How are you here and talking?" He stammers out slowly getting upset at his earlier failure.

[J-H]

Bernardo
"My name is Bernardo. I report to him, he sent me on a mission, and he needs to know what happened now. If he's not happy about being woken up, it's on me."

[Andrezitos]

The Map. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing)
Rufus spell (your roll for the cool down: [roll0]; remember to roll it after every casting) transforms most of the camp in a maze of entangling plants with tendrils all over the place curling around everyone limbs and preventing then to move. Your first action was a complete success. The rogues sentries try to break free form the imprisonment and the ones sleeping wake up completely lost and covered by layers of holding vines. Prisoners caught in the spell will automatically fail.


R13 [roll1]
R11 [roll2]
R15 [roll3]
R16 [roll4]
R14 [roll5]
R12 [roll6]
R2 [roll7]
R3 [roll8]
R7 [roll9]

You can try to make a surprise attack if you want or shower then with ranged weapons. If you do that, you can try to make it stealth and get a surprise round. Already roll your initiative. The spell will end in two minutes. You can assume they will try to found the source of the spell after relieving themselves from the entangling obstacle. Manuel and the Ozodrin will be skipped if they do not post their actions. The NPCs (Dedonolho, Nuno and Astroncio) will act according to your instructions.

[Andrezitos]

- Ow, right. But this better be important lad. Wait here for a moment. I will have to ask Lt Ybarra to personally let you in the Barracks. The guard commands another militiaman to go call for Lt. Ybarra. After a brief momment Lt Ybarra appears.
- Bernardo. Where have you been?! Come. Lets talk inside. Later, in Lt Ybarra quarter he explains what strange things had happen that day you went the to Carpenter's Guild, accompanying the imperial tax collector. First, none of the ensemble was found until this very moment, leaving only you as the sole witness of what had happened. People outside the building heard gunshots and some claim to have seem two guards running inside after the firing. Despite evidences of fighting and blood stains, no bodies were found in the place. Inspectors diviners were able to find some evidences of conjurations spells in the room. Strong ones by the way.
- The imperial government have keep this matter in secrecy, but we can be sure, they are planning some intervention in the fief. Bento Gonlçalves himself is preparing a meting with the king to try to settle this mettle diplomatically. He reclines in his chair and waits for you to give your reminiscences of the case. You may say Lt Ybarra has not slept so well lately.

- Yea, I remember that, you ******. I, just a poor and undefended pen trough to the fire just because... Are you seeing this scar in my left eye (you aren't)?! That is because of you. The thing keeps complaining for while but than, it stops.
- But that is the past and I have promised myself to forget it and forgive you... But if you ever, ever, let me down again, I will personally kick your stomach and pray I found easily to do it through this foul mouth of yours and no by your butthole.

[Sephir]

Mira slowly woke up with a cute yawn, before she saw she was tangled in iron chains. It seems the weird people had got her . Looking around, she saw the guards were watching. She could not do much. Maybe mister Ftangr inside her had an idea, but he sleeping. Suddenly platns appeared everywhere!This was her cue to act. Time to play~ She chirped happily, as her body began to transform, manifesting 3 weird, alien eyes in her hair , and an enormous mouth that covered her whole body. As thus, she began to bite on her restraints

First, i manifest 3 eyes, giving me Low Light vision +1 To spot and Search checks, and a +1 Dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, 3 forms points total. Next, i manifest a mouth, adding three time the Large upgrade, making it Gargantuan sized, for 3d6+3 damage (8 form points). I start biting on the chains until they break. I am not sure if i need an attack roll. CHains have A hardness of 10 and 5 hp, meaning that they ignore the first 10 points of damage and break after 5 damage has passed.

1st round attack [roll0]
damage [roll1]
2nd round attack [roll2]
damage [roll3]
3rd round attack [roll4]
damage [roll5]
4th round attack [roll6]
damage [roll7]
5th round attack [roll8]
damage [roll9]

Inform me when i manage to break through.

Also, all bandits that see me must make a DC 15 will save (10+Cha modifier+ half my class level) or become shaken for one minute, as per manifest form rules.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"The tax collector went in to have a private meeting with the man in charge. He made us wait outside, in the main room of the shop. About the time we realized that the woodworkers were just moving tools around, and not getting any work done, the tax man stepped out and was murdered in front of us!

The fake woodworkers attacked us, and we fought them off. I think we killed most of them. The elf scout - the one with the fire arms - tracked them into an underground area. We found..."

Bernardo stops to take a deep breath and collect himself before going on.

"We found a torture chamber run by a giant of a man named Hodor. He killed the guard that was with us with a single blow. The two of us... well...

I woke up only thanks to Hodor's master. His name is Quev... actually, I think if I say his name he might hear it. His name ends with Vedo and starts with Que. I think he brought me back as some kind of undead, and then he just... let me go. I don't know why.

He left me my weapons, my armor, and even gave me something to hide my grey skin and whatever else he did to me when he turned me into...whatever I am.."

Bernardo stops, and shifts nervously in place.

[Tjallen]

"I... see. So why are you here? What do you want?" Dis'kval asks the hateful pen, secretly thankful for the company that doesn't seem threatening.

[Andrezitos]

People, i will be out until sunday or monday, so no posting until then for me.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio, Nuno, and Dedonolho

The trio makes their way up the narrow opening in the woods to the southwest edge of the bandit camp. Father Antonio has his club tucked into his belt, and a borrowed knife in hand. The others have their bows ready. Dedonolho goes first, followed by Nuno, then the priest. As the bandits come into sight, Dedonolho looses the first arrow at the nearest of the radiers.


Antonio Initiative [roll0]

Ded. moves to E16 and attacks R7 with whatever bow or crossbow he has.
Nuno moves to E17
Antonio moves to E18

[Andrezitos]

@all: hey guys, back to my computer and back to posting. Sorry for the gap. My duties with my girl could wait a sec...

- That is... disturbing, Bernardo! I can not imagine what you have faced, but there is something that I can. Your news brings way more questions than answers, fellow student. He stop a shifts his weight in his chair. He is clearly nervous and look at you with a mix of guilt and anguish.

- First of all, however, let me apologize to you. It was my order that lend you in this mess. I will do everything in my power to help you, if wish so. He rises from his chair and approaches to you.

- Please, let me see your true form, Bernardo. Lift this veil of illusion that you cast over yourself. Don't worry, no one will se you here. As you breaks the spell, your true color comes to life. Lt Yndigo focuses his eyes on you. His pupils dilate with amazement.

- I have never seem anything like this... Bernado, tomorrow we will see Father Caldas himself. He will know what to do. But this torture chamber and this guy Quev... that will be our next stop for sure.

- Hey, look. I don't know why the hell I was brought back to life in this miserable form, OK? So don't come asking me whys or hows. One day you are burning, other you are in some weirdo's pocket. But know that you ask, perhaps I may be not so useless as I was. Can we go to some place more private...


To make things easier I will fast forward a little and set the combat at once. I will place you according to more or less your last post. Check your spot and your initiative in the map (I will roll it on my desk)... in next few minutes.

[Tjallen]

"Of... Of course." Dis'Kval then gets up and leaves the inn to find somewhere private.

[Andrezitos]

Later, in a more private area, the pen shows you his new ability... ok, I will end the suspense right here. The pen is your intelligent item. He will get more powers as the game develops but right now it works like that wand of the movie Galaxy Defenders. The one that flies away, ripping through the enemies. For you, it functions like a wand with unlimited charges and you can use your int attribute to direct the attacks (int to attack) and it will cause your lv/2 d4 of untyped damage. To make things hotter you can use your iterative attacks to make more then one use of the pen (with atk penal). It is not touch attack, however.



R1 Entangled [roll0]
R2 Entangled [roll1]
R3 Entangled [roll2]
R4 Entangled [roll3]
R5 Entangled [roll4]
R6 Entangled [roll5]
R7 not entangled
R8 not entangled
R9 Entangled [roll6]
R10 Entangled [roll7]
R11 Entangled [roll8]
R12 Entangled [roll9]
R13 Entangled [roll10]
R14 Entangled [roll11]
R15 Entangled [roll12]
R16 Entangled [roll13]

Initiative of the bad guys. Obs: I will split they in two groups, the ones that got entangled and the ones that aren't.

R1 Entangled [roll14]
R2 Entangled [roll15]
R3 Entangled [roll16]
R4 Entangled [roll17]
R5 Entangled [roll18]
R6 Entangled [roll19]
R7 not entangled [roll20]
R8 not entangled [roll21]
R9 Entangled [roll22]
R10 Entangled [roll23]
R11 Entangled [roll24]
R12 Entangled [roll25]
R13 Entangled [roll26]
R14 Entangled [roll27]
R15 Entangled [roll28]
R16 Entangled [roll29]


Initiative of the good guys. Obs: they will act just before or just after the bad guys.

Dedonolho [roll30]
Nuno [roll31]
Astroncio [roll32]
Serf [roll33]

Mira and Rufus can post their own rolls.

[Tjallen]

"Very useful, very particular, wonder who bestowed these extra powers on you. I must test this at once, yes a test. Lets go find out if there are any acceptable targets. Yes, acceptable, like criminals." Dis'Kval livens up at this new discovery and temporarily forgets that he is horrified. He then walks back to the inn and tries to find out if any bounties are out and if someone knows the whereabouts of these criminals.

[Andrezitos]

You departs in search of opportunities to test your brand new weapon/friend but only finds gibberish in jog board. One of the request calls for some sort of scholar to help in a private school, in the house of Lord Bichinha. This lord is know by his lavish living style and many others oddities. The paper only talks about the need of writing skills and some arcane knowledge. It may not be what you were looking fore but that what you got for being expelled of magic community of the city. The payment it is actually pretty good. You get paid every two weeks of work and you will be allowed to live inside the manor. In fact, this is one of the restrictions. What you think?

[J-H]

Bernardo

"He brought me back, and he says if I yell his name aloud he may hear me. There's a chance I may not be able to fight him. Can't necromancers command the undead they...made?"

[Sephir]

Mira


initiative [roll0]
Mira is still bound or free
If she's bound
Hi! she says to the weird people she see approaching the camp I'm Mira, i want to help you fight these meanies! Just wait until i get out of here. Her giant mouth keeps biting down on the chains

If she's free
Mira was too busy to talk to the new arrivals, she was really hungry. She went to the first bandit that was close to her, and grabbed him with her giant mouth, chewing down on his hand.

She moves to the closest rogue and begins a grapple
touch attack to begin [roll1]
Grapple check [roll]1d20+16[roll] +3 from Strength, +1 from BaB, +4 from improved grapple , +8 as the mouth is huge
if successful, she deals damage with her mouth
[roll2]
Plus as you said, DC 15 will to not become shaken.


If she is still bound, the actions and roll as thus is for the next round.

[Tjallen]

"Ah, a perfect opportunity." Upon connecting with the ... pen, Dis'Kval has seemed to gain a good bit of self-confidence, unfortunately he is still somewhat unstable so he doesn't think too much about what might be wrong with the job offer. "You will need a name though, how bout 'Penny'?"

[Andrezitos]

@diskval: the pen frows in response to your suggestion but it keeps its ideas for itself, whatever they may be. Finding the manor was easy. Just a quick search for a big, red painted, flamboyant stiled building in the center of the fief. The front gate is guarded by two guards. They ask your intentions and sfter your awser, open the gate for you. They ask you to wait in front of the house door, together with others. It seems more than one scholar are trying his luck today.

@bernardo: in the following morning you and your mentor goes to the holy temple of santa fe. You pass the entrance and a novice intercpt you: - what brings you here, gentlemens?

[Tjallen]

"Looks like we have competitors, Penny" Dis'Kval notes to his pen as he waits for something to happen.

[Andrezitos]

Hey guys, this weekend I will have to study for a big test and won't be able to post. There is this big environmental government agency that is opening a dozen job opportunities and for the biologists community of my state, it is almost the best you can get. See you sunday night or Monday.

[J-H]

Bernardo
With most of his exposed skin wrapped in cloths (so that his appearance-changing potion still had a use left for the day), Bernardo silently gestures to his superior officer at the novitiate's query.

[Andrezitos]

Again, sorrey for the long gaps between posts. I hope to fast things up now that the test has passed.
I decided to fast forward a little the encounter. There is too many participants and the entangle spell, albeit such good idea, hold the development of everyone's actions. Other than that, I will roll some of your rolls, like initiative here on the forum. I will make the changes today, perhaps not right now. After that, I expect you players to post at least daily to finish off the combat part. Role play parts can take longer. The game will restart after two minutes of may rounds of arrows volleys, shouts, curses and dog barking.

You was thinking a easy job like that would not draw too many attention, but, guess what, three others wizard like fellows shown up. Lord Bichinha, in his scarlet, rich embroidered, garment has decided that knowledge based tests would be too boring so he decided a combat tournament would be a much more interesting, for him, obviously, way to settle things out.
- Hello, gentleman, I decided to choose my subordinate according to a combat tournament right here, right now. Good luck to all of you.

Competitor 1: No armor, wand and a scared look in his eyes.
Competitor 2: Light Armor, light shield and long sword.
Competitor 3: Light armor, no shield and no weapons in his hands.
Disk'Val: You will face competitor [roll0]. Your macth will be the first. You can cast one buff before the combat. Competitor 1 casts Mage Armor on himself.


Lt Ybarra explains to the novice that he would want to talk to father Caldas personally. The novice, although reluctant, agree to escort you to Father Caldas chambers.
- I assume, you would want to talk privately so, please, wait here. I will warn father of your presence at once.
Father Caldas' chamber has a large library and many religions artifacts as well as many scrolls and paintings.

[Andrezitos]

Initiative, By group:
Party [roll0] Goes first! Bring the hell on they!
Enemies [roll1]

[Tjallen]

"This is hopefully going to work out Penny, you will do great." Dis'kval then casts mage armor.

[roll0]

[Andrezitos]

Comp 1 Init (Rolled in my desk): 1d20+2 = 6+2 = 8
Disk, you goes first. Comp 1 is at 30 ft from you. Before starting he, comp 1, complains a bit about not being prepared for such thing. However, Lord Bichinha dismiss his claims and says no one will be killed. He will intervene in the last moment (by the way he says that, you wonder if he is saying the true or just fooling around with your opponent) if needed.

[Tjallen]

Moving up to 15 feet from the competitor Dis'kval casts a spell and a multitude of color bursts out of his hands, swirling outwards.
"Non-lethal take downs only, yes?"
Color spray (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/colorSpray.htm), DC 14 will to neg.
Question about 'Penny': I assume using him is as normal for an attack, but I thought it looked pretty similar to Cloud of Knives (http://kolidascope.wikia.com/wiki/Cloud_of_Knives). Also does it add int to damage as well as attack rolls or only to attack rolls?

Edit: Also I forgot to roll for recharge... Could you roll a 1d6+1 for me please?

[Andrezitos]

First, about penny: Penny is like eldricth blast with eldritch glaive blast form with further benefits. You use your int to drive it but not to give damage (until for now, later you will be able to do just that).
YOur coold down [roll0]
Save (rolled in my desk): 1d20+? = 7 FAIL
You opponent is driven completely crazy with your spell. He drops his wands and stay there slobbing. Flawless victory!
Now, for the second match...

[Tjallen]

"That was fun." Dis'kval then turns to see the match between the other two to see how they fight.
Makes sense, going to be fun.

[Andrezitos]

The second math (I will roll everything on my desk):
The two competitors seems to be too well prepared for dueling, you wonder, for someone who don't new it anything about what the test would be. Strange for certain...

Before the fight begins, both competitors lay their buff spells: Comp 2 casts enlarge person and comp 3 casts shield.
Their speed surprises you. They are so fast that you almost miss who is fastest between they.

Comp 3 step ahead and summons a monster to aid him in battle (summon m I)
The fiendish arthropod emerges right in front of comp 2 and tries to bite him asap but fails.
Comp 2 seems to have changed his mind and cast the same spell that comp 3. A celestial arthropod emerges in the backs of 3 and tries to hit him with his horn but fails.
The pendulum inclines back in favor to 3 as he sends a bolt of energy at 2 that hits precisely, despite the armor of 2, although causing minor damage. His fiendish servant disappear right after that and 2 decides to use brute force and charges ahead but fail by very low margin... fast forward. 3 finally manages to outmaneuver 2 and, after many rays, knockdowns his opponent. 3 is the victorious and your new opponent.

Your next math it is about to start. Any last preparation?

[Tjallen]

Dis'Kval simply looks at Lord Bichinha, "So, you wouldn't be up for waiting about... 8 hours to let me change spells, would you? No? Fair enough." he then readies for combat.
Initiative: [roll0]

Some spellcraft checks on their spells before, and if it was summon monsters, figuring out how they summoned them as a standard action as opposed to the full round action it normally is to [roll1] Summon monster I.
[roll2] Summon monster I.
[roll3] Ray.
[roll4] Ray.
[roll5] Whatever other spells was cast.
[roll6] Whatever other spells was cast.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest, seeing the vines give way at last, prays to his god that fear would be upon his enemies.


Cause Fear on R5. DC 15 Will save or he is Frightened for [roll0] rounds. If he passes he is Shaken for 1 round. Recharge Time [roll1] rounds.

Dedonolho will move to G8 and attack R2, Nuno to H9 and attack R7.

[Tjallen]

Dis'Kval repeats his performance from before and throws out a multitude of colors at the competitor.
DC 14 will neg.

[Andrezitos]

Comp 3 will save 1d20+4 = 16+4 = 20 (rolled in my desk)
Comp 3 resist your illusion attack and summons a monstrous arthropod right in front of you. The thing promptly attacks you!
[roll0][roll1] (Poison DC 10 or [roll2] dex damage)


R5 will save 1d20+0 = 6+0 = 6. He is completely frightened!
Dedonolho attacks R2 (1d20+9 = 4+9 = 13) but misses.
Nuno attacks R7 (1d20+9 = 8+9 = 17) for (2d6+6 = 3,6+6 = 15), killing him.
Astroncio looses two arrows almost at same time to R9 (1d20+8 = 6+8 = 14/1d20+8 = 14+8 = 22). He misses one and score other for 3 damage.
Mia tries to chop off R5' head and almost succeeds, leaving him bleeding in the ground.

Seeing how the table had turned against they, the bandits try run away from you by engrossing themselves in the forest. Crossing it will take double the time. If you allows they to get away one more round, the night sky and the encroached vegetation will preclude pursuit.

Father Caldas finally appears. Even tough the age, his backbone still allows him to tower over you, on his 6.2 ft. Lt Ybarra is the one who starts speaking.
- Father, I have something very important to discuss with you. Something that could shatter our fief political peace. But before that, my pupil must show you something.

[Tjallen]

As he dodges the monster Dis'kval takes a step back before readying himself to attack with Penny if the other man moves.
Readying an attack if the enemy takes any action apart from standing completely still.
Attack: [roll0] for [roll1]
Recharge on color spray cause I forgot again [roll2]

[Andrezitos]

Your attack misses. On his turn, your opponent deploys a spell in front of you but this time in the form of earth made giant hand (medium sized) (Earthen Grasp Spell), that promptly attacks you. The summoned fiendish arthropod disappears without attacking.
Hand attack grapple attempt. You get a AoO but only if you are threatening the square of the grappling hand (Penny doesn't count) like a normal grapple attempt.
[roll0] touch attack
[roll1] grapple attempt
[roll2] grab damage

[Tjallen]

"Gah, monster hand!" Dis'kval tries to get out of it's grasp, moving away and throwing another spell at the enemy.
[roll0] and assuming this succeeds throw an orb of cold at the guy [roll1] Touch for [roll2] damage and move 30 feet away from the hand and him.
recharge [roll3]
rounds remaining on color spray: 3
If it fails, another grapple [roll4]

Edit: Of all the times to fail, stupid crit on stupid orb.

[Andrezitos]

Yea, and he is doing this as a standard action! And, seeing how good you are against grappling hands made of soil he deploys another one!
[roll0] touch attack
[roll1] grapple check
[roll2] grapple damage

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Some type of wizard or necromancer - one who employs a torturer and murderer of many - did this to me."

He removes the wrappings on his hands first, and then the ones covering his face. His now-grey hair hangs loose and lank, and the tone of his skin makes his undead status clear.

[Tjallen]

Seeing a second hand emerge from the ground Dis'Kval shouts out: "I yield, victory is yours and all that." Stupid opponent with access to second circle magics.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

"Let them go! Don Carlos will send soldiers to sweep up any that stay close. Right now we need to regroup and get the serfs back to safety. Rufus! Does anyone from your party need healing? The priest approaches the fallen serf to see if any aid can be rendered. If there are any signs of life, he casts Cure Light Wounds.

[Andrezitos]

@antonio: the serf is beyond salvation, i am sorry. But what truly crushs you is the sight of rufus laying on the ground with multiples arrows carved in his chest. He is dead and gone forever.
Nuno is a mix of sorrow forthe dead and joy for the rescue. All the prioseners are well, albeit a little scared. Among they is a strange looking girl named mia. She may look harmless but her hidden power frigthes you.
Astroncio founds a chest inside the tent. Probably a cointainer for raids spoils.

@diskval: lord bichinha is cheerful. He aknowledgs the participants skill, except the comp 1 - lame loser - and invites you three to come inside.

@bernardo: after observing you for several minutes, father caldas speaks his mimd: - you have been necropolizited, bernardo. I can reverse that, but something would be still missing. This man you mentioned... this is something we must look after. Well, before removing your curse tell me, do you want to be brougjt back?

[Tjallen]

"Did you need more than one? Huh, would you look at that Penny, things are looking up." He notes as he follows the Lord inside.

[J-H]

Bernardo

The halfling perks up, and then his shoulders slump as the priest's reference sinks in. "Yes! ... but what was that about something missing? I wouldn't lose my memories or soul would I?"

[Andrezitos]

Nuno signs that he wants to go back to the fief to report what had happened. The letter could probably wait a day or two. Alberto however points out that the prisoners and the swordsman Dedonolho could do it, after all the Don expect nothing less than a successes. Antonio and at certain extent Mia will decides the future of the party.

[Sephir]

After finishing off the bandit with a coup de grace, chomping his head off, Mira switches to her normal form, that of a cute little girl . "Hi!" she chirps joyfully at Antonio "Thanks for the Help! My name is Mira, what's your name ?"

[Andrezitos]

@All. Again, sorry for the three days long gap between posts. I had migraine crises daily. Hope tomorrow being able to resume posting. See ya. BTW, if someone feels like having a more ample friendship the outstretch this forum, my facebook is André Luis Pereira Dresseno. See ya

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest is saddened by the loss of life. His training had prepared him that sometimes it is the will of the gods that good people die, but still he wrestles with why. When the strange girl addresses him, it snaps Antonio out of his reverie. It is my duty to see to the living. The gods will sort out the dead.

"Mira, I am Father Antonio. This is Nuno Hidalgo, son of Don Carlos, liege of this fief. We happened upon the devastated village, and sought you out to bring succor to the helpless and justice to these ruffians."

Facing Nuno, "Let us quickly return the serfs to their village, so they may rebuild. From there, Dedonolho can return to Father Godofredo, who should be with your father by now. I'm certain he will deliver your message, allowing us to continue our mission. I know that you believe it unlucky to have an odd number on a journey. Perhaps Mia and Astroncio will accompany us to Santa Barro. Both have proved themself in this skirmish."

Turning to all of their ragtag band, Antonio addresses the crowd, "The gods have granted us victory tonight, though at a great cost. Your lives were purchased with the blood of these brave warriors. Waste it not. We will travel by night to avoid any more delays. Be wary, watchful, and quiet. Astroncio, please find us a safe path. The rest of us on horseback shall flank the serfs in case of further attack. The dead will be tied to pack horses. Mia, you may ride this horse if you wish. It was ridden last by a brave scoundrel."

[Andrezitos]

And so the impromptus band leave the rogue's camp, leaving many unnamed graves behind. Astroncio takes the time to search for clues of the identity of the bandits but find nothing. Rufus, buried beside his beloved animal, gets a crux and an oration on his funeral.

Dedonolho and the surviving villagers agree to depart to Santa Fe as Antonio had proposed. Before leaving, Nuno gently asks Dedonolho to swear an oath to protect the poor villagers in the way back and the swordsman kindly agrees.

Anstroncio suggests your group march an hour and then camp for the night. - We should seek shelter for the night, m'lord. These plains my hide worse things than bandits and a weary mind make us easy pray.

Lord Bichinha's mansion is the richest places you have ever being. All the walls are adorned by paintings of nobles and landscapes and every corner has statues of unique elegance. The lord leads you and the others to a large room, some kind of conference chamber. - Before we start our meeting, please let me create and telepathic bond between our minds. We will be discussed here can not leave this room... done. The voice in your head seems a bit annoying byt soon you you get used.
- Gentlemen, today we will celebrate the creation of a new political power in this fief. This group wwill be called The Whisper and we will overthrow the rulers of this decadent state, namely, Lord Bento Gonçalves and his family. No longer such warmongers, politically inapt and reactionary people can govern. Lord Bichinha's looks cheerful and a quick look around reveals the same look on the face of the other two magicians.
- You all look young and may not be aware of the things Bento's family has done in the past years, but I have witnessed unspeakable things in all these years.

- Bernardo, to revert your conditions I will have conduct some preparations, so, you will have to be patient. Father Caldas takes an old book of his library. He seems to be looking for something. - Tomorrow morning we will conduct the ritual. Until then, you will have to stay hidden. There is old shack in the outskirts of the fief you may use. It is place the novices sometimes use to go for enclosure. No one will disturb you there. The father gives instructions how to find the place as well as the entrance door key. Lt. Ybarra gives you comfort with kind words but this night you will have to face alone. -Guards, novices and even peasants may be threat so stay away of sight. This fief will hunt you down if anyone finds your condition, says Lt. Ybarra.

[Andrezitos]

- And your first appointment, in case you accept the membership, is the travel the region and connect the dots that forms the net of whispers. Within theses walls we will call ourselves brothers and sisters. The brotherhood of whispers. He radiates joyfulness. Brother Disk'val, you shall go to Santo Barro, a very small but nonetheless important town. In return, you will be given wealthy, respect and purpose. What says you?

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

"Nuno, Astroncio offers us wise council. I am quite weary."

[Tjallen]

Sounds like a reasonable course, one question though; how high is the pile of corpses were going to be leaving going to be, and do you have a necromancer to make use of them? I might be able to make wrights, but I am not sure about controlling them yet. Dis'Kval catches himself rambling and adds a respectful Sorry, your Lordship. Side effect.

[Andrezitos]

- A necromancer, you say?! Hmm we may have something like that. Giggles. Lord BIchinha gives a large laughter and slap his knee. - Our revolution is intend to rescue this fief from the ignorance Lord Gonçalves and his lineage has brought, not a war... but, I fear to make omelet we may need to crack some eggs. **blink

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Wait... you said I would lose something. What do I lose??"

[Andrezitos]

Father Caldas handles you the book he was reading. It is called Livro dos Mortos, an encyclopedia about the undead and things related. His middle fingers marks the page he wants you to read.

The paragraph starts describing the methods involved in bringing the dead to life again and all sorts of shortcomings those instructions incurs. Things like short life span, weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Then the text claims that a method was created to bring to life things with little to no side effects for the necromancer purpose, of course. The method its called necropolitzation. This part is highly technical for you to understand but something you do understand. The part that explains what happens with those who are brought back to normal life after being turned into necropolitans (that is the point I should tell you that I am adapting the rules, not following to the letter Libris Mortis necropolitan template description). It is written that the individuals may loose an unpredictable amount of memories. The book describes some individuals that had lost just few months worth of memories, while others that could only recall their childhood moments.
- You see Bernardo, I can not promise that you will keep all your memories intact... but perhaps... if you could wait a little longer... a week or a month. Perhaps with more time to research we could find a way to preserve all your memories.

[Andrezitos]

@all: hey, just occurred me that I never asked you guys what you are thinking about my little game-of-thrones like campaign. Do you want more fights, more role play, want to meet other players inside the game, etc? PS. Answer this by private msg please.

[dextercorvia]

While they rest, Antonio realizes he's never actually been to Santa Barro, and wonders what it is like. He asks Nuno, Astroncio, and Mia if they've ever there before.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Uhmm... I was in two fights not long ago and there are bandits, assassins, and necromancers are about, some of whom have seen my face. If I lose my memory, I won't be able to use any magic and could end up getting myself killed for something that I won't even remember. I won't be able to help anyone or even keep my job helping guard against wolves and coyotes...."

He bites his lip.

"I hate to say it, but I probably should stay like....this....for now. Just until things settle down some and we know more."

[Andrezitos]

Astroncio is the one that rushes to respond your question. - I do know Santo Barro. I know it very well. Before becoming a serf I lived and worked there. It is a small town with old ficus tree in the middle. There is a chapel that we used climb and ring the bell... the priest always tried to catch us. Poor man. Well, that was a long time ago. I heard they built a large house and some noble moved in. Astroncio stops as something painful come to memory. My brother... and his family still lives there... I think. You can see that Astroncio is deep worried and sad.

After defeating the bandits, Nuno turns to see what strange looking thing is Mia, and he clearly doesn't like it. - This little girl... what kind of fiend are you, abomination?!He points his sword to Mia and Astroncio bends his bow, aiming for her too. - Answer me now, demon! He is clearly nervous and frightened about your appearance and powers, Mia.

Father Caldas puts a large hand on your shoulder and pat gently. - You are right Bernardo. So please, do as I said. Go find this shelter I have mentioned and wait until me or Lt Ybarra gives you a signal. I promise that I will do everything I can to fast things up.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

Antonio holds up a hand as a stay against rash actions. "Be not so quick to judge milord. The gods have ordained many strange magics, some of which we recently benefited from. Shape changing is not far removed from master Rufus' control over the natural world. Give the young lady a chance to explain herself without bared steel at her throat. Mira, you said your name was. What manner of magic is at your command? Is it from the gods above, or fiends below?"

[Tjallen]

Well that sounds like were on the same page, when do you need me to leave, My lord?

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo heads to the edge of town as directed. Once in the shed, he uses some carefully applied pockets of magical acid to weaken an area of the wall opposite the door - an area large enough for him, but not for anyone larger. If someone does come to find me, I want an escape route.
(using acid splash)

[Andrezitos]

Your safety measures proved worthy as some zealots, an order of knights dedicated to purge all of your kind and others, appeared right in front of you. Have you not made this impromptu door the knights would probably feel your presence and start a search and destroy mission. God knows what else this could lead.

Already out of the city and under the moon light you finally finds your future heaven. While walking you realize something strange. As a night creature, you no more fears the darkness or the night. But no only emotions like fears seems to be becoming dull. Hope, anxiety, anger... all things that someday fulfilled your heart and mind have now become somehow unimportant.

After an hour or maybe tow, you can not say for sure, the search for the hut ends. The residence is no more than that, a hut, and the years and lack of repairs made look like a goblin den. But that does not matter now. You enter the building and set by the window, looking the moon, the stars, the empty field ahead. Almost empty... something, no, not just one but three strange looking things are making their way to the hut. The things seems fairly humanoid and even your sensible eyes can not say what those things are exactly. What do you do?

- Eagerness, that is what I like in the young. Such energy, such confidence in human agency are the best virtuosity of the sentient beings. Lord Bichinha takes a parchment from his desk and handles to you. The others got parchments too.
- In this scrolls you will find your instructions. The details, the names, etc. Complete this trial mission and your membership is guaranteed.

In the scroll you find a name, some unknown noble from a small town nearby, a ring and some gold pieces. - Young brother Disk'Val, you must go to Santo Barro village and look after Don Odeveuq. Give this ring to him when you find him. That is all. Now addressing you three he explains that you must not use any kind magic transportation. Use horses or donkeys but no magic. The arcane authority in this fief monopolize this kind of service (and some others like item creation and permanency spells). More than that, they have specially designed wards to detect conjuration (teleportation sub school) casting inside the fief. The wards can detect when and where the spell was cast.

- Bothers, do not take for granted these missions. I know they seems to be easy tasks but still, many contingencies may appear before you. Be aware.

[Tjallen]

I shall leave at once my Lord; unless there is more I need to know?

[J-H]

I actually meant to create the back door in the shed outside of town.... so, if it worked in town, Bernardo will have done the same thing here.

[Andrezitos]

The assailants approach the hut and you identify they as mostly likely humans, they wear cloth from head to toe. They walk quietly and slowly as to not wake whatever may be within your heaven. They hold curved blades in one hand and bucklers in the other. By the combination of poor illumination and window cover, the group are probably unaware of your presence but you can not be sure.

- You should depart at once, young brother. The journey will take two or three days. For safety, you three must ride under the cover of the night and together, for as long as you can. Your newest companions are ready to leave. Horses and travelling stuff can be found easily in the fief and the gold pieces (700 GP) provided should be enough. Some items you may consider buying (gp):
Everfull mug 200
Everlasting rations 350
Magic bedroll 500
Potions or Scrolls of Darkvision (Darkvision has a recharge time of 6 hours)

Astroncio finishes his speech and goes to sleep. It seems this old gaucho has many sad memories and you realize would be best to just let it go. Actually, a good night of sleep would be great, you think. Nuno will be the first to do the night watch, then Antonio and finally Astroncio. The young lady will enjoys a all night of sleeping. Gentlemen rules.

The night goes without incidents, a relief for sure. The first thing you see when you wake is the morning sun bathing the horizon with all his mighty energy. The image calms your mind and feeling of hope fills your heart. Astroncio, the last one to stay guard, is sipping his matutinal tea made from leaves of the Ilex three in a custom designed wooden cup; a secular tradition in this lands. There is cracknels (strips of pork meat clued together with fat), baking in the bonfire. A perfect breakfast.

[Andrezitos]

@all: I decided to let you level up now, congrats. In doing this I will be able to throw more interesting encounters at you.:smallwink:

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

Antonio rises from morning prayers, refreshed. He takes a cracknel, and shares some travel bread with the others. "By my reckoning, we should reach Santa Barro today. Is that so?"

How are you handling spell recharge time for spells outside of the PHB?

[J-H]

Bernardo

(I assume the level-up doesn't apply to me right now since I'm already level 2)

Bernardo waits at the corner of glassless window (glass being expensive) for the possible assassins to approach. As they walk up to the door, he puts his wrists together and fans his fingers out, and a wide-angle jet of fire washes over them.

Burning Hands for [roll0] damage, reflex DC 13 for half.
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/burningHands.htm
Wording of the spell is ambiguous as to whether or not clothes catch on fire.
It sounds like the assassins are walking side by side (1 square apart) so this should catch all 3 of them, or at least two.
[roll1] rounds until I can use Burning Hands again.
Edit Add 1d4 extra damage to that since I"m level 3. No extra DC.

[Andrezitos]

First, the level up will work on you too and is to get lv 3, not 2. Second, I use this variant on my own way. When you cast a spell, is the spell, or the slot if that is your case, that goes in cool down time. Not the entire circle of magic or same recharge time (general or specific). Edit your post if need it.

[J-H]

Ok, so add [roll0] to the Burning Hands damage above.

Levelup is complete, except for the Feat selection. I added Persistent Blade (SpC 154) as my Advanced Learning. 1 round/level summon, can't be attacked, deals force damage (1d4, +2 from warmage edge). There aren't very many good level 1 Evocation spells to choose from. This one at least gives me flanking, a distraction, a force effect, and is efficient with the action economy.

I don't recall if we discussed class progression. I'd like to go into Sandshaper (lose 2 caster levels, gain a bunch of spells known), and will be dumping cross-class skill points into Survival so I can go SS at 6. However, the other prerequisite is a Touchstone feat from Sandstorm, which requires a 250gp item. It does not require an actual visit to the site. Can I take the feat and acquire the item later? The only direct benefit (besides qualifying for the PRC) is a +1 on charisma-based skills and checks, and cha-based spell pen.

Sandshaper, the desert, etc., actually probably work really well for an undead caster in this environment. We're in an environment similar to New Mexico, right? High desert with mountains, low rainfall, only scrubby trees aside from near watercourses?

[Tjallen]

At once my Lord, I will buy supplies and ride at nightfall. Dis'kval bows and waits for a dismissal, when he gets one he swiftly starts preparing to leave.

I will post more when I have level'd up and bought stuff, should be sometime tomorrow.

[Sephir]

Mira Sorry for lagging out, i was really busy. First rollong for HD for level up, otherwise Mira is complete http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=157890

HD Proll]1d8[/roll]

I chose scorpion's grasp from sandstorm, giving me basically Imp grab , meaning i can initiate grabs with attacks. I also got manifest tentacles, So i am a complete eldritch Horror :)


Mira let out a small yawn as she woke up from her slumber. She heard murmuring from her companion, that she identified as prayers. "Are you a priest mister Antonio ?" She asked curiously

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

Happy to have the chance to speak about his faith, Antonio responds, "Yes Mira. I am Father Antonio de Olivares. My studies of the gods have lead me to care for the family and people of Don Carlos' estate in Santa Fe. The gods order all of our steps, and bring all of us together at the appointed time. Where do you hail from? How came you to be captured by those bandits?"

[Tjallen]

After grabbing his supplies and a horse before going to meet his companions, as they meet he asks them the very important question of: "Even if I could see in the dark, how would my horse? It's doing the moving."

[Andrezitos]

I will assume you waited until the last moment to send your burning magic ahead. I would say they got hit because the flames passed through occupied squares, burning even the ones in the back line (in this case, one of they). Their lack of perception skills proved good to you in the end.

Their reflex saves (rolling on my desk):
A (3 dmg): 1d20+3
13+3 = 16

B (3 dmg): 1d20+3
12+3 = 15

C (7 dmg): 1d20+3
4+3 = 7

Two of they were able to dodge the flames partially.
I will roll the initiatives for you and the thugs.

A: 1d20+2
6+2 = 8

B: 1d20+2
15+2 = 17

C: 1d20+2
18+2 = 20

Bernardo:
1d20+4
2+4 = 6 (last)

I will assume somehow they were able enter the hut with just a move action. The thugs finally realized you were inside and decided a three vs one fight would still be a good deal, even tough they just recently got a pretty scare and hot welcome party.

They move into the building and try to flank you. Also, they seem to have some unusual or supernatural ability to blend with the shadows, making they hard to dodge against.

A: [roll0] [roll1]
B: [roll2] [roll3]
C: [roll4] [roll5]

They hit fast and hard but their effectiveness seems to be diminished. Their attempt to hit more important parts proved not useful due your unique and insensitive anatomy. This info got they by surprise, you notice.
Your turn. Consider yourself with very little room to maneuver without provoking AoO.


You depart from the improvised camp to Santo Barro town. Astroncio says that the city is almost always under a thick layer of mist due the proximity from a swamp like area and the climatic pattern. Other than that, the town is normally busy with people coming and going to the many farms around it. At some point in the 6 hours long ride remaining you cross by a watching tower. Usually some sentry would be there keeping track of feral animals or undesirable people but this time the observatory is empty. The tracks in the soil at the spot where the ladder is placed seems to be quite old, with grass blades sprouting from the bare ground. Do you want to investigate further?

You will have to support your mount with spells too. Horses have low light vision however so it may able to trot during the night by his own means. So, the hour to go finally arrives and the group start making their way to the their destination. In the fief gates your group passes by another party consisting of villagers, seven or ten, most of they showing clear signs of misfortune and tiredness. The one leading the group is warrior like man with a curved blade on his back. He gives a single nod and leads the group inside, only stopping to talk with guards for a moment. Any interest on they?

[J-H]

Bernardo

By the way, you can just use the forum roller and then edit results in.

How large is the shed? If it's a simple 10x10 or 10x15, Bernardo should have an AOO from someone moving through a threatened square so that they can all fit in. Also, I'm hoping he would have backed to near his bolt-hole at this point. Would knocking and moving through it provoke AOOs, and if so, from how many?

[Andrezitos]

Bernardo

By the way, you can just use the forum roller and then edit results in.

How large is the shed? If it's a simple 10x10 or 10x15, Bernardo should have an AOO from someone moving through a threatened square so that they can all fit in. Also, I'm hoping he would have backed to near his bolt-hole at this point. Would knocking and moving through it provoke AOOs, and if so, from how many?


I like to roll my desk because spare me of posting to many posts regarding the same action or encounter. Initiative for example I prefer to roll it myself to give speed to the game. Regarding the AoOs, this is the map (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing) for you specify your placement before they got into the place (I put you there but you can change it). The moment you talks about bolt hole i don't understand exactly what you were saying so, could you clarify it?

[J-H]

Before Bernardo can move away from the window, three shadowy, tall figures burst through the door, striking at him with dark-painted blades. He attempts to parry and strike back with his knife, but only succeeds as the first part, as a single blade scores a deep cut on his leg.

Trapped, he steps to the side and ducks as a shining purple dagger springs into life before flying at the closest enemy, who agilely leaps out of the way.

Bolt hole = escape route
I'm referring to the area of wall that Bernardo weakened with acid. It would be opposite the door, probably at G4.


Burning Hands was a surprise round, and he only gets a standard action then, so there was no time to move. Assuming minimum required movement (and fewest AOO provocations), enemies are now in J4, K4, and L4. He gets an AOO against the first one through the door (no combat reflexes, so the other AOO opportunity doesn't count).
AOO attack with dagger [roll0], damage [roll1]
crits [roll2] [roll3]

No matter what, he's going to eat some AOOs for moving or casting.
5' step to J6 (bordered now only by J5 & K5 thugs)
Casting Persistent Blade (SPC 154), provokes AOOs from J5 & K5. Bernardo's AC is 19.
Concentration checks if needed [roll4], [roll5] vs DC 10+damage dealt

Persistent blade sticks around for 3 rounds (1/level) and attacks starting on the round it's cast. It's an invulnerable force dagger and attacks the closest enemy (J5).
Attack [roll6]
Damage [roll7] force
Crits [roll8] [roll9]
It will attack once per round on my turn until the spell ends. If the target dies, it takes a standard action for me to re-target it.

1 round of 2 elapsed before Burning Hands is back online.

[Andrezitos]

The thugs successfully dodges your spell and your AoO. They try to cut you down but it seems their were not well prepared to face unusual targets like you. You are able to cast defensively even tough you are almost surrounded with rogues attacking you.

[roll0] [roll1]
[roll2] [roll3]
[roll4] [roll5]

[J-H]

Bernardo
Seeing an opening, Bernardo ducks and dodges towards the door, before turning to fire a pair of bolts of energy missiles at the nearest thug.

His summoned knife stabs again at one of the enemies.

Tumble to L5.
Move from J6 to K6
Tumble checks [roll0] vs DC 15 to prevent AOO
Tumble checks [roll1] vs DC 17 to prevent AOO
Tumble checks [roll2] vs DC 19 to prevent AOO
The wording of Tumble makes it look like there's one check per enemy, not per square.
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/tumble.htm

Dagger attack on Thug C (since they all shuffled 5' in):
Attack [roll3] Damage [roll4]
Crits [roll5] [roll6]

Magic missile on Thug A
[roll7] [roll8]
[roll9] rounds until Magic Missile is available again.
2/3 rounds of Persistent Blade complete
Burning Hands available next round

[Tjallen]

As the group passes Dis'kval quietly wishes he had some time to get another half dozen spells into his repertoire, before turning to the others and taking out a hooded lantern.
"I am afraid this was the best I could do on such short notice."

[Sephir]

Mira

The young girl seems confused over the barrage of questions . "Umm.....I am from THay! I got caught from the bandits after trying to eat a snack! Masters would beat us up if we read books about religion , said they brought us faith for escape ! What's your faith like ?"

SHe takes a look at the ladder ."It seems kinda old! Can you hold it while i climb up ?"

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

The priest is grateful for the chance to rest his backside. He holds the rope steady from the bottom while she ascends. "Of course, young lady. Just be careful up there. Give a yell if you see anything worrisome."

[Andrezitos]

Thug A fell due the power of your magic missiles, while the others tried to attack you during your acrobatic escape (just a question, tumble is a class skill for you?). Your magic knife misses its target. Later, the rest of the team close in for the kill.

AoO
Thug B: [roll1][roll2]
Thug C: [roll3][roll4]

Turn Attacks:
[roll5][roll6]
[roll7][roll8]

[Andrezitos]

The journey went fine in the first night. At end of the first day, actually night, one of your comrades, the sorcerer like, separated from the rest to look after his own objective. Now you two have to decide where to make your camp and rest. You have the following options: one is nearby a small bridge with riparian forest patches at both sides of the construction; other is at top of small and hill besides the road; and the third one is to go look for a small village, at north. The fighter like mage seems to prefer the third one but you are the leader.

At top of the watch tower you find no signs of recent activity. No breadcrumbs, no water jugs, no sleeping mattress, no boots marks, no nothing that could indicated that someone had been there for awhile. Astroncio says this is strange because normally at least once per day one of the village guards would come here. With the sun at zenith, you would be able to see farther from here but a thick misty clouds your way ahead. After some several minutes examining the place and looking around Astroncio spots someone coming in your way. A few seconds after you are able to see it too, but now are two, than three, then... a dozen humanoids making their way to the tower. Astroncio and Nuno draws their bows and smell of death and decay fills the air around you.

[Andrezitos]

I was looking in the body of the "Tumble" entry for something saying "Trained only." It's up there in the header in font size 20. My turn last round was illegal, and also got Bernardo killed (AC 19, 19hp, two hits for 20hp damage).

Do you want me to re-do it since it was invalid?

I noticed that and I noticed that you forgot to roll the concentration check too. I said nothing because how crucial a tumble check and a concentration check were needed in that occasion. But now that you said that you got yourself killed, I wonder how you are going to work your way out even if I keep ignoring that checks. Well, what about we make a save game right after you spotted the thugs coming in your direction? This way we can have some guarantee that you won't dye, again. Also, your in box is full!

[dextercorvia]

Antonio brandishes his holy symbol and steels himself against the unholy assault to come.

[roll0]

[J-H]

Bernardo

Trapped, Bernardo runs for his emergency exit, taking a deep cut on the way. He bulls through the barely-there wall, leaving a halfling-sized hole behind. His assailants will have to crouch and crawl through, or go around.

"I don't know who you are or what you want, but the next one to show his shadowed face will burn!"

Using the Withdraw action, so the space I'm moving out of doesn't count as threatened. I take only two AOOs, one of which hits (using the dice rolls from before), leaving me at 8hp.
Moving at double speed, that puts Bernardo at B6 unless there's a speed penalty for breaking the wood.

edit: Intimidate mod is +2 if you want to roll a check.

[Tjallen]

Not really knowing anything about how to survive in the wild Dis'Kval lets the other mage decide, muttering unhappily at his much diminished spellbook.

[Andrezitos]

The thugs stop for a moment to consider your warning. They speak in a foreign language, unknown to you. After a brief moment, one of they finally speaks to you in a very accented common. - Small one, don't be afraid. We are not here to hurt. In fact, you are the one who attack us first! He stops for a moment to whisper something to his partners and continues. - We are just some tired travelers that though would be great to spend a night with a hoof over ours heads for a change.

I will assume you are faster than these slow walking, clumsy and ragged corpses. This is the map (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit#gid=209085712) (the watch tower sheet; let me know it if you have any problems opening it). You four are up in the tower with clear view of the area ahead. The tree grant total cover to enemies behind they. Astroncio and Nuno draws their bows and prepare to loose as many arrows as possible before those things arrive. What are your actions?

Your companion decides to search for the nearby town in hope to find appropriate shelter and perhaps some entertainment. A cotton mattress, a cup of cheap wine and some obedient maiden would be perfect, says he. Maroto is his name, an former student in the Santa Fe war academy. He did not tell you much more than that but you guess his bohemian and belligerent personality probably did not fit very well the academy portfolio.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

Antonio examines the approaching threat. The priest holds until the creatures are a bit closer, and then lets loose a blast of divine energy.


knowledge check to ID them: [roll0]

Ready action to Turn Undead when at least 3 of them come within 60'.

Turning Check [roll1]
Turning Damage [roll2]

Edit: So, it affects Undead with up to 6HD, and can turn 14 HD worth of them. If they have 1HD or less, they are destroyed instead of turned.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo takes the time to move further before responding. "So says Coyote to the Herdsman."

(Moving 20' further away from the shed ("west"), readying an action to cast Magic Missile at the first thug who comes into view unless the thug is moving out the front door of the shed and directly away). We can use the same dice rolls already made for the damage.
What's the surrounding terrain like?

[Tjallen]

Shrugging Dis'Kval follows Maroto, looking out for signs of trouble.

[Andrezitos]

The intrepid duo finally arrives their destination, the small and traditional village of... you have no idea what was its name. None of you two has brought a map. Anyway, that does not matter now because it is very early in the morning and the village is almost completely destroyed. Buildings burned to the ground to the left and to the right, just an old well in center kept their hoof intact. It is ugly, but it is not your business. Maroto points to the single building with an hoof. - It seems someone had the hottest party right here, hahaha, don't you think? You look at him and fails to find anything funny about what he said. This guy is bat **** crazy, you think.

After tending the horses you two enter the building, sword and pen in hands. The one, or most likely those, who did this may be nearby. Inside, you realize this place probably had been a pub or tavern. Maroto inspect the second floor and finds some mattress made of cotton. Just your luck day. He promptly lay on one and says good night leaving you wondering if this place are safe or not. No use bettering with that. As a wizard you now that a tired mind is like a blunt sword.

- Hey, small one, tell us your name. I am Segunda-Feira, and these two are my brother, Terça-Feira and Quarta-Feira. Why don't you stay here with us? One of they cautiously prob the hole you made in the wall and look at with curiosity. - You seems to be lost, just like us. Lost boys must stay together ahah. His yellowish teeth reminds you of a stubborn horse you one fell from. Around the hut the landscape are quity plain with just some tree and brushs here and there. From here you can see the fief walls, the out of the wall neighbor, also know as Slumtown.

Astroncio and Nuno starts loosing arrows but their effectiveness is not very good. These things seems to be resistant against piercing damage. Than you have a insight. Those things are no living beings. Your divine power make some of they flee in terror while others are turned into ashes. After the last one drops under the wieght of several arrows, Astroncio is the first one to talk. - This is not good. These things are coming from Sant Barro Direction. Astroncio holds his emotions tight but your keen perception shows a man truly worried.

[Tjallen]

Shrugging Dis'Kval finds a soft spot, before asking Penny if he can keep guard like a familiar, maybe shout some vulgarities at them.

[Andrezitos]

Penny have being quite silent recently. Her, or his, behavior have changed since you left Santa Fe. This strange little thing has a mood, who would think?! Anyway, you are too tired to wonder why your partner have been so silent. And so, after 8 long ours of rest you wake up renewed and for another day of riding and ass soreness.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo remains silent, although he moves slightly to be partly behind a nearby tree, with a few saltbrush and shrubs partly between him and the shed.

[Tjallen]

Looking like another long day of riding, Dis'Kval casts a spell, just for the practice. "So Maroto, what you think happened here?"

Casting detect thoughts.

[Andrezitos]

- Hmmm, by the looks I would say some bandits raided this village. You know, the standard thing; kill all the men, lay with all the ladies ahahahha. Maroto, before leaving, take his time to explore the, now ruined, buildings. He founds many personal things what indicates the owners had no time to prepare to leave their homes. He found no trace of gold, silver or anything else of value. - Hmm I would say some thirty people lived here. I used to do neighbor census when I was at academy... He than enters in a small chapel and short after calls you. - Hey booklicker, take a look at this. Inside the building you find a small library. An search check would be useful. You can take 10 or take 20 but staying this much in this village may not be so wise. One more thing, perhaps Penny needs some kind of sacrifice to open his more potent abilities. Like a feat, or higher lv spell slot, or both. Aaaand another last thing. I was thinking about her attacks and decide to give a extra hunch. You may attack using your caster level + your int mod. The damage will be half your cl of d4 plus your int mod, and you may use it to attack multiples times (iterations allowed by your base). It still needs bypass AC normally (no ranged touch).


- Aaa, don't be afraid little fela. Hmm well, if you want to stay outside so much, please, do it. After that they proceed to block the whole you used to escape. Are you planning to allow they to stay or you want to do something?

[Tjallen]

How did we miss these yesterday Penny? Dis'Kval strokes the pen as he addresses Maroto
"So, we spent the night, might as well take ten minutes to see if there is anything useful. Dis'Kval then starts rooting through the books.

Taking 20 to search. Spending max an hour. Search check for a total of 23.

[Andrezitos]

Among holy bibles and old books you find something useful. Is called "A transcription of Creation Domain to arcane users" by Lord Thomas Nocu. There is nothing else beyond the collection of scrolls containing nine spells. Luck spot! But then Maroto screams for you to come out at once. Outside the chapel you see the reason for Maroto's actions. Four riders on horseback coming in your way at full speed. They will arrive in less than a minute!

[Tjallen]

Putting the book into his bag Dis'Kval quickly runs outside.
Upon noticing the riders he quickly runes for cover and casts some defensive spells, a barrier shimmering into existence around his changed form.

Casting Mage Armor and Alter Self (Troglodyte) and going into cover, then getting ready to fight.
Initiative: [roll0]

[J-H]

Bernardo
(quietly) "Hmph. Foreign bandits no doubt. I remember a tale about a girl and a one-eyed man she hired to help track down her father's killer...."

Bernardo waits a while, and as night truly begins to fall, he works his way around to the south of the shed, staying close to 50 feet away from it. He finds a spot, lying on the ground, where he can just see the door (around column L or M)... and then flings a ball of magical fire at it, setting it afire.

Lesser orb of fire, ranged touch attack [roll0] vs probably AC 5 and doing [roll1] damage

That's a reference to a John Wayne movie titled True Grit. They find some bandits hiding in the mountains of Oklahoma, wait until nightfall, and then plug the chimney of their hut so that they come stumbling out from the fire-lit hut into the darkness while disoriented and coughing. The battle goes poorly for the bandits.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

"That is an ill portent indeed. More than ever I feel we should hasten to Santa Barro." The priest heads down the ladder and mounts up.

[Sephir]

Mira was hiding under a rock during the fight , too scared to act ." W-what were those things mister Antonio ? They seemed...wrong" she stammers as she peeks out from her rock

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

"I'm not certain the type, but they are some sort of undead. That is why they were cowed by the power of my god."

[Andrezitos]

@all: Hey guys, how was the weekend? I will resume posting tomorrow. See ya

[Andrezitos]

Maroto casts a spells on himself making him almost double his body and items in size. Than he draw his sword and prepares to attack anyone who enters his area. The riders approach but stop at some 40 ft from you. Now you can see that three of they are holding lances and one holds a longbow. The one, who must be the leader, speaks with in menacing way. - Who are you, speak now? Are you the ones responsible for that? They are well coordinated what may point to some military training but you can not recognize their coat of arms.

Your orb sets the straw hoof on fire but the fire will take some time to inflict serious damages due the moisture. The three men go outside immediately after the impact. They look around, trying to find you but they are unable to do it. Are you planning to attack they? If so, you may try to do it while hiding (you hide against their spot).

[J-H]

Bernardo

A small jade chip in Bernardo's hand crumbles to dust, as the 3 bandits standing outside the door look around in the dark. Moments later, the night-time quiet is disturbed by a large number of loud thumps, some softer whumps, a couple of cracking sounds, and cries of pain as they are pelted from above with fist-sized stones.


Bernardo has Darkvision, they don't. I'm assuming they are clustered right outside the door.
Hail of Stone, CARc 110. 5' radius, [roll0] damage, no save.

Still hiding [roll1] with additional bonuses for being prone, in the dark, in partial cover behind a bush, and them not having darkvision. If getting hit with a bunch of rocks counts as "distracted" then they take an additional -5 penalty. I'm pretty sure they still have no idea where Bernardo is...

They have not gotten anywhere close to a full night's rest, so they should still be injured unless they have used healing magic. The material component for Hail of Stone is 5gp. I've subtracted 5gp from Bernardo's gold total.
[roll2] rounds until I can use Hail of Stone again.

[Tjallen]

Dis'Kval looks out from his cover, Dis'Kval raises his voice so the men can hear him:"Why would we ever do something like that? And yes I realize that I am currently in the guise of a monster, but that is magic and different. We simply came by and decided to check it out, maybe figure out who did it."

[Andrezitos]

When you start casting the spell (-20 in your hide check), the trio gets a spot check to see you.
They failed miserably.

Inside the hut, while you were preparing your attack, they drunk healing potions (one for each, I will roll on my desk), so your rail of stones didn't kill they all. However, one of the thugs gotta the larger boulders and hit the ground head first.

Just a note, this spell has a casting time of 1 full round so it will come into play just before your next turn. That is why you can not cast and attempt to stay hidden in the same round (but other bonuses still apply like the night sky, being prone, they being distracted, your armor check penalty, your size, etc.). The good part is that it is you turn again.


A: 1d8+1
2+1 = 3 (unharmed)

B: 1d8+1
7+1 = 8 (unharmed)

C: 1d8+1
2+1 = 3 (6 dmg)


- I don't believe you, monster. You two, drop your weapons and come with us. Our lieutenant will know what to do. They form a semi circle in front of you and seems to be not joking around. But then, your friend decides he will be anyone captive and charges ahead.

Dis'Kval: 1d20+6
7+6 = 13

Maroto: 1d20+6
9+6 = 15

The raiders: 1d20+1
11+1 = 12

Despite their posture and training, your team prove to be more reactive and act first. The map (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing) (Dis'Kval and the Raiders).

[J-H]

Bernardo

Hidden, Bernardo casts a spell to grant accuracy before flinging a cold, dark orb of elemental cold at one of the two standing thieves, and following it with a pair of purple glowing missiles that slam into the other one.


Here's the plan. If they spot Bernardo at any point, we'll put the plan on pause. If they keep failing to spot him, this speeds things up. I don't know if i'll need to re-roll a hide check for round 2 since Bernardo isn't attacking; if I don't, I'll stick with the current roll.
Round 1: Hail of Stone, done.

Round 2 (now): True Strike, Hide [roll0] plus modifiers, etc.

Round 3: Lesser Orb of Cold, Ranged Touch [roll1] for [roll2] damage, Crits on 20 [roll3] [roll4]. Hide [roll5] plus modifiers, etc.

Round 4: Magic Missile the one left standing (if two are standing, split one missile each), [roll6] and [roll7] damage. Hide [roll8] plus modifiers, etc.

Edit: Darn, two rounds wasted on 5 points of damage. 2d8+2 and I roll a 1 and a 2... Looks like there may be a round 5.

[Andrezitos]

Doing the math here and the thugs are really unlikely to win against you hehehe. congrats. But then... something very strange happens. One of your hands start hurting so bad that you almost falls to the ground. The pain is obscene. After the excruciating pain this same hand start moving by itself. At first was the fingers, then your wrist start bending impossibly. You are clueless about what is happening. Even stranger is the hunger that hits. A hunger so great... something that you have never felt before. You look around and your eyes focus on the bleeding body of the thugs. Your hand seems to trying to reach the corpse. Makes a will save!

[J-H]

Bernardo

"What..."
[roll0]

[Andrezitos]

After the encounter with dead walkers the party rush to their destination. Arriving there you find the famous city of Santo Barro (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f2lKlEGTAz9safZv4W5LRVRHrA9xmt5b1yNe9I5hDP4/edit?usp=sharing) (A damned village), or at least their front gate. The terrain becomes hilly with both sides of the road sided by steep cliffs. The front gate is wide open and no sign of movement can be seem. Position yourselves and post your actions.

[Andrezitos]

Maroto charges ahead and attempts to kill the rider's mount.
[roll0][roll1]

He almost kills the animal but fails. Your turn.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio

Antonio cautiously approaches the gate, listening for signs of danger, or someone in need of help.

Move to L6
Spot: [roll0]
Listen: [roll1]

[Andrezitos]

@bernardo: the pain and the hunger suddenly stop. you almost took a bite of dying thug body.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Oh, yuck. I can do without this bit of my toughened condition. Still, I wouldn't have survived earlier..." The undead halfling checks the bodies for anything of value or interest.

In addition to the usual (gold, magic items, weapons, armor, and valuables), Bernardo is going to be particularly interested in any documents that these foreigners (bandits? spies for a foreign power?) have.

[Tjallen]

Deciding that lethal force seems to be the name of the game, Dis'Kval utters a single word, tingling with power. He then scuttles closer to the rider, attempting to keep him from skewering him with the lance.

Casting power word pain on R3, moving to G9.
Recharge for power word pain: [roll0]
Rounds it works is based on hp.
If more than 101: 0 rounds.
If 76-100 [roll1]
If 51-75 An additional [roll2]
If less than 50 an additonal [roll3]
Damge this round: [roll4]

[Andrezitos]

- It is a fight you want, it is war what you will get! R3 spurs his mount ahead and charges against you like avalanche!
(Lance) (I forgot about your cover (a small tomb, rubble, etc), add the bonus to AC if any)

R2, who maneuvers to a flanking position, and R1 attacks Maroto (he has -2 in AC due his previous charge).

1d8+4 (Lance) (miss typed here. do it for me)
1d8+4 (longsword) (miss typed here. do it for me)

RA moves into a better position and draws a arrow, aiming at you (1) or Maroto (2). [roll4]
[roll5][roll6]

Your turn!

[Andrezitos]

The town seems to be unnerving calm. A raven lands onto the gate and screams at you. The black bird follows you while crossing the door frame with its wicked look. - It is too quiety here, M'Lord. Murmurs Astroncio. - Yeaa, I can feel something dread in the air, we must progress with caution. Replies Nuno.
Would like to control Nuno and Astroncio?

[Sephir]

Mira huddles closer to Antonio, a bit scared . "I don't like this place" she says quietly, as her true form starts to flicker. Three eyes appear out of her hair, while her huge mouth in her chest opens again, with a tentacle-like form coming out.


3 eyes (+1 to spot checks, Low light vision, +1 to AC and reflex saves) 3 FP

1 long Tentacle (1D4+3 Damage, 10ft. reach) 6 FP

1 small mouth with Hooked teeth ( 1d4+3 damage, +5 to grapple checks) 5 FP

[Tjallen]

"You should probably surrender, We have Magic!" Dis'Kval calls to the riders before gesturing and showering them in glittery sparks.

Casting glitterdust and showering both riders and horses in glitter, dc 15 will or get blinded.

Matoto charges headlong into battle, unleashing a powerful attack.

Matoto is going to charge whichever one gets blinded and swing at it, if more than one if blinded he will prioritize the R1 > R2 > H1 > H2. Power attacking for two, I have already put in the +2 for hitting a target that cannot see you. If it turns out nobody gets blinded, the attack is made at -2.
[rol]1d20+7[/roll] for [roll0]

[dextercorvia]

"I'm sure this place is more afraid of you than you are of it. I'll admit that even I find your form of magic disquieting." Antonio whispers. "Let's see what happened here. Either evil has taken over, and it needs eradicating, or there is someone still trapped in the midst and they need rescuing. We should be careful, though."

He mutters a prayer for haste. Then Antonio and Astroncio head to the nearest doorway. He listens then knocks if he hears nothing unusual. Nuno stands back in the road a bit to keep an eye out.


Antonio and Astroncio move to N12 and N13. Listen [roll0] If it sounds normal, he'll knock. If there is something unusual, let me know first.

Nuno will stand at L11 and make a spot/listen check.

Edit: That prayer for haste was him casting Snowshoes for a 10 ft enhancement to speed.

[Andrezitos]

After the skirmish you realize two things. The first is that you accomplished to burn to the ground the poor hut. The second is that far way, in the walls gate, you can see riders coming in your direction, probably to see who have started the fire. Would be wise to clear the area as soon as possible. You may go back to the city, risking being seem by the riders, or you can further away from the fief. There is many small patches of forest in horizon for you to hide into.

The riders saves (I will let the mount automatic pass the saves for simplicity sake)
Rider 1: 1d20+0
7+0 = 7

Rider 2: 1d20+0
14+0 = 14

Maroto's attack
1d20+9
7+7 = 16

Both riders failed and now are blind as moles. What a change of luck. Maroto's charge (by my calc the bonus should be +9) proved powerful and almost killed the rider 1. The riders, seem how in trouble they are, try to blindly flee the fight (DC 10 ride check, if he fails the mount will not move away, if he succeeds they will generate AoO for Maroto).

Ride Check:
[roll0] rider 1 (-4 from blind)
[roll1] rider 2 (-4 from blind) (successes)

Rider 2 guides his mount to flee the fight but lowers his guard in the process. Raider 1 fights with his mount bu can not rule his reluctant mount.

[J-H]

Bernardo

What'd I find on the bodies?
Bernardo uses the tip of his knife to scratch a brief message into a surviving piece of wood.

YBARRA -
FOREIGN BANDITS
NOT SAFE - B

He then heads off to the forest to spend the rest of the night in hiding.

[Andrezitos]

Bernardo

What'd I find on the bodies?
Bernardo uses the tip of his knife to scratch a brief message into a surviving piece of wood.

YBARRA -
FOREIGN BANDITS
NOT SAFE - B

He then heads off to the forest to spend the rest of the night in hiding.


You hastily inspect the bodies and only find unknown copper coins, smelly rations and an oddly looking dice. You live the scorched plank in appropriate site and departs as fast as you can. Not long after the riders arrive the scene but you had already gone. The patch is filled with spine shrubs. Finding a good spot to lay would be difficult for a human but for you, any clearance is good. Although not feeling sleepy or tired, your mind lust for a rest. That is your first night as an undead. Without warning your vision blurs and a dream starts to unfold in your head. In it, you see a small village, then a chapel and then a priest. The man speeches to a small group inside the chapel and the group echoes his words. Then the priest look at you and asks for your presence at his side.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Bernardo takes the coins and the dice
Bernardo looks around, trying to memorize the appearance of the town an chapel, and looking for any signs. Unfortunately, people who are dreaming cannot read. As though in a daze, he slowly walks into the chapel and stands next to the priest.

[AsDeR]

Hi everyone!
I'm joining this game with Tosco (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=166751), the tortured pit fighter.
It might be a while until I meet any of your characters, but in the meantime I'm going to start with a little flashback/prequel to the character (in case anyone wants to read it)
I hope we meet soon! (Except for tentacle-girl :smalleek:)

[Andrezitos]

The dice and the coins could provide some clues about the thugs origin but only for a trained eye.
You approach the priest, not so much like a objective action but something much more unconsciously driven. The father takes your hand gently and introduces to the crowd who cries your name. But all of sudden the picture changes completely and you are now in sky, flying above the land like a sentient cloud. From there you can see all the fief region, the fief itself specially and a shiny beacon in the west. The beacon is in fact a city, a small village actually, on top of an hill with wood palisades and depression around. The light it emits warms gently your body. Something inside you makes you believe this place guards something important in your destiny.

[Andrezitos]

The silence is broken when an human figures comes from behind the ficus three. It is man, or at least it was at some point, that limps in your direction. He drags a lumberjack axe. From a tight street besides you a woman appears. Again, it was born like one but now... only god knows. And Antonio. In your heart you feel a dark energy coming from those things. And then others, half a dozen, appears in front of you. They walk slowly. Most limping or even impossibly dragging themselves around. Some carry their tools of trade. The butcher and his cleaver. The stable boy and his pitchfork, still with bundles of hay stuck in the point. The militia man dragging his poleaxe and scratching the ground. In their faces an expression as absurd as their walk. They come smiling. - I feel evilness in every place I look but this things... this thing bears no malice, no will to do us harm. But they will do it any way! Why?! Why?! Nuno whispering tone transforms into shouts.

Your party automatically wins initiative checks. (map updated)

[J-H]

Bernardo
Bernardo awakes with the dawn the next morning.

He uses his potion of disguising to look like his living self, and circles the town for about 15 minutes until he comes to one of the main roads, where he blends in with the market traffic. Once inside town, he goes to the stables near the warehousing and stock yards, retrieving his pony and tack. An apple from the basket by the door distracts his pony from the slightly odd smell his master now has.

The stock yards and warehouse areas are near the outside of town, close enough to the market to be convenient, but far enough away that the smell doesn't travel...usually. He's in the area and knows at least the faces and places of most of the people involved, so it's easy for Bernardo to inquire about work protecting herds or caravans. He pays special attention to any opportunities that take him out of town, and especially towards the west of town.


Healing 3hp from resting overnight leaves Bernardo at 11/36. It will take 8 nights of normal rest, or 4 days of bed rest, to heal up to normal. He needs to find some healing magic, but he can't afford much. He's got 21gp, and 20gp would buy two CL 1 castings of inflict light wounds for 2d8+2 healing, but at the cost of attracting some questions.

As described, he looks like his normal self, so nobody should be hassling him.

The Libris Mortis says necropolitans don't have to eat and don't have any hunger cravings, so I'm going off of that.




I don't read the posts of others that I'm not with (too metagamey) or character sheets, so I don't know what anyone else is up to, or what your characters are.

[Andrezitos]

Why don't you go see Father Caldas or your ex mentor? They could have something to say about what had happened with you. The hunger, the dreams.
About reading other people spoilers I leave for the players decision.
And, finally, your posts have improved a lot lately. Describing your actions in detail, using things of the environment that I posted or making your own gives substance to the game.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Lieutenant Ybarro & Father Caldas sent me to a "safe place" to wait, where I got attacked by 3 bandits. Much more of that kind of help and I'll be dust in the wind instead of undead. There's too much going on as we head towards war; it's not safe to trust anyone.

It's time to lie low and recover by getting out of town for a few days. I need to get used to my new...condition...and figure out what I want to do next.

[Tjallen]

Dis'Kval quickly weaves an arcane pattern in the air before uttering a single word of power, invoking a bone-jarring pain in the raider.
Map isn't updated so don't know if the running rider is in range, if he is he gets a power word: pain to the back. If not it goes to the rider still in range.
Damage [roll0] I will let you roll duration as I don't know how much hp they have.

Maroto continues to wail on the blind rider, striking at him with powerful merciless blows.
[roll1] (+2 for him being blind) for [roll2]

[dextercorvia]

"More undead. These were people, probably from this village."

When Nuno begins shouting, Antonio raises a hand. "Nuno, do not fear. This is where your faith must be strongest. Our god will protect us. Look inward and find the seed of faith that is planted there. Pray for courage and stand fast for your faith."

The priest brandishes his holy symbol again, and calls upon his god. "May the holy light of heaven give your souls peace, while the fire above returns your flesh to the earth!"

Astroncio and Nuno watch for any that remain unaffected, using their bows and focusing fire.


Antonio Turn Check: [roll0] Turning Damage [roll1]

Destroy any with 1hd or less.

Nuno [roll2] attack [roll3] damage
Astroncio Rapid Shot [roll4] Attack [roll5] Damage
[roll6] Attack [roll7] Damage

[Sephir]

Mira at this point was really scared, but she didn't wanted to live her friend alone. She stood beside him, her whipping tentacle ready to grab any undead that would approach him.
Her tentacle has 10ft reach, attack of opportunity to first undead that approaches her

[roll0]
Damage [roll1]
Scorpions grasp initiates grapple
[roll2]
Damage on successful grapple
[roll3]

[Sephir]

Confirmation roll[roll0]

Extra damage[roll1]

[Andrezitos]

During your trip in the yard you meet a man who says he is about to leave Santa Fa carrying herds with the famous Matungo, the dwarf. The caravan will deliver the animals to a far away trade post in the north. You don't know for sure what road they will take along all the trip, but is safe to say that some their time they will be going to west, as all large roads start going west and changing directions after a day of riding. This is your opportunity of getting a somewhat safe journey for a time. You inquire the man about how you can make yourself part of the group and he explains that you should go see the "damn dwarf, that jerk". Finding him take some time but you finally meet him at whore house, enjoying himself with wench and jug of a beer. - Ha, small one, what I can do for ya?

The fleeing rider's horse is fast enough to leave the spell range in time but his careless escape gave Matoto a opportunity to attack him ([roll0][roll1]). The poor blind one gets hit again and this time he falls to the ground dead.

The divine power lighthouse created by Antonio disintegrates all the corpses, leaving a smell of ash in the air.

[Andrezitos]

The smell of ash fills your nostril a makes you choke. The air gets hazier at every step you take, limiting your vision ahead. Then, the screams and the sound of foot steps, coming likely to your direction, hits your senses like a sledgehammer. Astroncio moves closer the building besides the group and forces the door until it breaks. - Lets get inside, hurry! If we get flanked it will be the end.

[Tjallen]

"Well, that went well. For some reason my life flashed before my eyes for a second, try to see if he has any form of identification. If he is with one of the city guards we might need to get you a mask." Dis'Kval seems invigorated from the fight, delighting in the rush of battle.

[Andrezitos]

The person that one day was this guard are still a mystery as any id was not with him. His coat of arms is unknown too. Maroto points out that this man could not even be a city guard, bound to a liege lord and region. Stead, he could be mercenary. It is new that some mercenaries groups use emblems to differentiate them from other, less reliable and organized sells-swords; the so called mercenary companies. This is an hypothesis and you lack evidences (you can make a nobility check if you have ranks on it).

I don't recall what time of the day is it now so lets assume that has finally come and you and your partner can resume your journey.

[Tjallen]

Frowning at the lack of information Dis'Kval calls out orders for Maroto before mounting his horse: "Take his gear and horse, make sure to cut of the emblems and store them separated from the rest. We continue onwards before that other guy returns with reinforcements."

[dextercorvia]

Antonio nods, then drags Nuno inside. "Grab a table or something to barricade this door." Nuno complies, still in a haze. The priest looks about the room to make sure it is safe inside.


spot[roll1d20+4[/roll]

Hopefully Astroncio does the same [roll0] (I'm assuming he maxed spot as a ranged Ranger)

[dextercorvia]

[roll0] Spot check

Edit: Two botched rolls, but forget it. Astroncio has a higher check than Antonio could have anyway.

[J-H]

Bernardo

"Hello, medium one! I've worked as a gaucho-of-sorts, mostly as a night guard. Magical fire scares predators of all sorts away even better than arrows do.

With all the rumors and fighting going on around here, I want to get out of town for a while; hire me on for your caravan?"

[Andrezitos]

The barricade door will hold for some time (double the hp). Saying by the furniture, this building should be a wine house, with barrels six feet high all over the place. The smell of wine and alcohol makes the place a little intoxicant, but no harmful. There is a stairs in the back and no windows in the first floor. Soon after the door was reinforced the sounds of fists pounding it started. Impossible to say how many but certainly more than one.

The reinforced door will hold them for [roll0] minutes.

- Okay, boss! Grumbles Maroto. He dump the corpse inside the chapel and chase out the rider's mount. Without further impediments, the duo departs from the raised village with the night sky over their heads.

- One should never deny a fellow gaucho a place in his caravan, that is tradition. You are welcome. We will depart tomorrow morning, at dawn. Without a safe haven in out skirts, perhaps the best would be go to the woods again. But who would say what a city like Santa Fe would have for a night walker like you.

[dextercorvia]

Antonio runs up the stairs, hoping for a window overlooking the street.

[J-H]

Bernardo

Settled. And nobody's looking for me. The halfling finds a mid-range tavern... not rowdy and chaotic but not a peaceful haven for merchants and aristocrats either...and takes a light dinner in his room before resting.

He's out of bed before dawn and meets the caravan at the agreed upon location as the edge of the great yellow orb of the sun begins to clear the horizon.