tomboys and troublemakers: a wfrp 2e game

[MrAbdiel]

Bertelis curls his nose a little, but his push back against Wighard’s remark has no venom in it. They have only known each other for a couple of months; but peril makes easy friendship.

“I am confident I have judged their nature correctly, based on the description. But as I do not ambush, and you would like additional verification, it seems our approach will be the same regardless.”

[wilphe]

Well also bear in mind there can be illusion and deception going on

We might look totally different to others when we step outside

[Morovir]

Breathing heavily from the exertion of the fight (as well as his running back and forth), Glod keeps his axe in his hand as he searches the house for any clues as to why this may have occurred.

Returning outside, he joins the rest of the party as they discuss what to do about the approaching group.

"I would advise caution. When I worked in the docks, we saw all sorts coming through Altdorf. No reason to assume that they'll be hostile."

He chuckles grimly.

"And if they are, I'm sure we could cut them apart quickly enough."

[farothel]

Bruno coughed with the smoke, but then read the letter anyway.

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Gottfried,

We have recieved the ingredients you procured. One more batch is needed to finally be able to start the ritual. Make sure you have the last batch of ingredients and meet us at the usual club in three days time.

MB

He told the group what was in it, before moving to the current problem. He could try and find out which club(s) Gottfried was a member of later. He did make sure that the lantern with the light he needed was put so he could stay in the light.

[bramblefoot]

with a crackle of aetheric energy, the statue becomes whole. a quarter of the portal fades into nothingness.

[wilphe]

Well that maybe implies there are another 3 of those somewhere

He turns and barks orders, more or less to keep them too busy to be scared

Arno, continue to get the carriage and the horses ready.

Else, Ingrid, need food drink and other supplies for a few days ready to go please

Siobhan, tie that guy, Patrick is it? Tie Patrick up and keep an eye on him

He looks at his companions, Let's go

[MrAbdiel]

Bertelis looks at the magical event happening within his hands, but gives the reformed idol a mistrusting look even once it's whole. Wighard reads his mind about the 3 (or so) other statues, and he gives this one to Wighard - reasoning, with Gimgroth's protection, the wizard is most likely to be insulated from statue-cracking blows in the coming conflict.

For the first time, the Bretonnian reveals a new weapon - a simple yew bow, which he takes a moment to string, and sets a few arrows' fletching poke out of a saddle bag. Then he's up on Adelhard's saddle, where he looks, and feels, most natural, and looks back on the party to make sure they're all ready to move.

[farothel]

Bruno was surprised Bertelis actually used a bow, but it might be useful.
"Just a moment," he said. He used some rope to attach the lantern to the inside of his shield so he was always in the light, no matter where they went. And that way he could keep his arms free. He also took a pint of oil with him to replenish the reservoir if needed, as well as his weapons and armour of course.
"Now I'm good," he said as he tested the weight of modified shield. He would let Bertelis take the lead, as he seemed to know these guys, but keep ready with his pistol just in case.

[bramblefoot]

the company of the burning slug charts an intercept course through sleeping altdorfians, and you finally come across them in a wooded park. the man with a missing right sleeve has a wide-brimmed hat that hides his eyes from view. the two norscans have the look of veteran men-at-arms, judging by their scars and hard eyes. they have throwing axes in their belts and a shield strapped to their arms. their axes are low, but ready. the ogress mutters something in grumbarth to the man with the missing sleeve, who responds in kind. the ogress nods and flips back the sheet on the wagon a little

"ah my friends" the man with the missing sleeve says in a voice reminiscent of a tin whistle. "i have traveled far for this day to come. are you prepared to strike a blow against the light?"

[farothel]

"That we are," Sir Bruno said, "I must admit I'd never thought they would manage to pull this. After we're done, I might want to get inside some of these houses and 'borrow' some things. Like my shield? I got it from some noble or other who's fast asleep. He also had this pistol and those cost quite a few Karls to get. Say, this city is a real mess to navigate and I think we're a bit lost. Where are we supposed to go again?"

Spoiler: OOC rolls

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I guess this is a gossip test.
(1d100)[1] vs 72 (52 + 20 mastery).
If it's charm, it's vs 62 (52 basic + 10% schemer)

[bramblefoot]

the man with the missing arm nods "let me take you to the meeting place" he offers. the norscans look on stony-faced, and the ogress says nothing as well

[MrAbdiel]

From behind the vision slit of his helm, Bertelis looks on at the interaction as Bruno, suppressing the pain of his mysterious infection, engages and parlays with the mystery man. The deception in this spontaneous ploy did not sit well with the knight; less so did the idea of stepping on it, and shaming the young Baronet. So he kept his mouth shut; and as the odd crew of miscreants prepared to lead them on to 'the meeting place', he simply put away his bow, took up his shield, and made sure his lance was loose in its caddy beside the saddle.

This was a sacrifice. Give up the opportunity to attack these cretins - he remained convinced they were cretins, and 'striking a blow against the light' had not at all dissuaded this opinion - while they were apart from any others, for the opportunity to discover those others and seize upon the whole nest... however many there were. But it was a trade worth making.

Spoiler: Prayers!

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Anticipating they are going to have to fight a wicked sorcerer, Bertelis' pre-plan prayer has been for the Ward of Light, giving him a +10% bonus to resist harmful magical effects.
He's now at 1/4FP.

[wilphe]

Wighard is not at all sure what to make of this, but is more or less happy to go along with it

[bramblefoot]

the man leads you to a seedy-looking club on the edge of the docks. a pair of heavyset hooded figures look you over. then knock thrice on the oaken door. the door opens soundlessly, revealing the sound of chanting and the smell of incense

can i get a perception roll at -10 from all of you?

[farothel]

This was maybe not what he had in mind, but at least he and Bertelis could run faster than people could follow, being on horses and all that. And now he just had to keep up the charade until they got an assignment after which they could try and disappear and sabotage the others. When they arrived he tried to see who was there and try to match faces with wanted posters he had seen during his time as roadwarden.

Spoiler: OOC rolls

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perception: (1d100)[54] vs 34 (44 perception - 10 penalty)

[wilphe]

Spoiler: OOC

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(1d100)[75] Perception 61 (71 if visual)

(1d100)[81] Magic Sense 77

[Morovir]

Unsure of the best course of action, Glod resigns himself to keeping watch and being prepared in case this turned ugly.

Spoiler: OOC:

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Perception: (1d100)[3] TN 44

[dojango]

As the bold infiltrators followed the clearly guilty cultists, Jasmine carefully followed a short distance behind them, flitting from shadow to shadow and alley to alley. Once they headed into the building, she found an elevated perch, ready to start shooting once Bertelis gave the signal. What signal, she wasn't sure, but she was going to be flexible.

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(1d100)[92] v. 46

[wilphe]

Wighard then will act as groom and hold the horses whilst the two nobles go inside

[bramblefoot]

Spoiler: sir bertelis and bruno

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they invite you in. The inside is smoky and dark, lit by a few candles that burn with a purple flame. four chanters sit around each candle, chanting in the dark tongue. four heavy mutant guards stand along the sides armed with war-hammers. there is currently an empty pulpit at the back of the club. can i get fear tests at -10 from both of you

Spoiler: jasmine

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you are so focused on the streets that you forget to check your six, and now have a blade at your throat from behind

Spoiler: wighard

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one of the norscans escort you to the back of the club where the horses go. wdyd?

Spoiler: glod

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you notice that jasmine has herself in a bit of a pickle. a hooded figure has a blade at her throat, but to move now would possibly endanger her life. also the party at the club has split up and you've lost sight of wighard. wdyd?

Spoiler: grimgoth

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you have lost sight of wighard being escorted around back by a burly norscan man with a hand on his axe. wdyd?

[MrAbdiel]

Sixteen cultists. Four mutated brutes. And the Shrouded madman who has led them in here. Outside, the Ogress and the Norscans remained; Gimgroth and the others would have to handle those. Bruno and he were here, now - halfway through some profane ritual which, if the gods permitted, would not reach fruition.

Side by side with his felt knight in the doorway, hoping to bottleneck the enemy to two at a time if they were rushed, he gives a warning glance to Bruno before drawing shield, and mace.

“This blasphemy is over! Run now, wretches - let your dark gods succour you in the wild places, if you dare trust them - for the halls of men will tolerate you no more!”

[dojango]

Jasmine froze for a moment. Thinking fast, she said, "Alright, ya gots my attention. You casin' this joint too? This on yer turf? There's plenty of spoils for all the guilds, ya know?"

[wilphe]

Wighard W 12/13 FP 1/2


Wighard grunts at the Norscan, Takk!, whilst otherwise giving the impression of being bored, surly and possibly half-asleep

He will then try to make the Norscan fully asleep when Bertelis kicks this off

Spoiler: OOC

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Surprise Round

(2d10)[4][8](12) -2+1 TN 6

Sleep for
(1d10)[3] rounds Unless makes WP save

[bramblefoot]

Spoiler: bertelis and bruno

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as you say that, there is a creak and the floorboards beneath you give way into a hidden trapdoor. can i get agility rolls at -20 or take 1d5+1 wounds unreducible by toughness or armor and fall prone. note that success means you somehow are clinging to the side of the trapdoor

Spoiler: jasmine

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there is no response and you feel a blow behind your ear. the world goes grey-black and you fall semi-conscious. can i get a flat d100 roll to see when and where you awaken

Spoiler: wighard

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the northman tanks the spell and whacks you across the head with his armored gauntlets, calling out in norscan to his fellow up front. also, you just heard a thunderous crash up front

(1d100)[36]
(1d10)[2] that should be 6 wounds as im including the norscans strength bonus

Spoiler: the remainder of the party

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you hear sir bertelis battle cry followed by a crash of wood

[farothel]

As Bertelis starts to speak, Bruno wips out his pistol, aims it at one of the warhammer wielding mutant guards and fires. That could also be used as a sign to the rest of the party to come in. Then the floor comes down and Bruno falls down.

Spoiler: OOC surprise round

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quick draw pistol (free)
aim (+10BS)
shoot: (1d100)[85] vs 58 for damage: (1d10+4)[12]

wounds: 8/13
FP: 1/4

agility roll: (1d100)[80] vs 31

[MrAbdiel]

Another chance for glory. Another possibility of death. Thrill and trepidation course through the knight, as he adopts a defensive posture and prepares for the mutant charge.

Then the world comes away beneath him, and he roars put a cry or disgust and instinctive panic; thumping into the floor beneath in a battered, crumpled pile; thrashing with indignation as he attempts to stand.

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Oof! Down to 12/15, with 1 FP remaining!

[wilphe]

Wighard W 12/13 FP 1/2

Wighard tanks the slap, puts Adelard between himself and the Norscan and attempts to mount

[bramblefoot]

sir bertelis and bruno: you fall onto a hard wooden floor. there are three passages to your 12 o'clock, and one to your 9 and 3 o'clock. can i get an agility roll to cushion the lantern?

jasmine: you awaken in a rickety wooden box just big enough for you to curl up in. can i get a perception check to see what you notice and a strength check to bust out?

wighard: as you hop on adelhard, a norscan appears at the front of the alley with an axe in hand. can i get an animal training roll to get adlehard to trample the norscan?

the first norscans throwing axe is in his hand in a heartbeat and whistling through the air towards wighards back. it sails high over his head and clatters to the alley

(1d100)[97]
(1d10+2)[5]

[wilphe]

Wighard is just going to kick forward and get out of there ASAP, leading Bruno's horse behind Adelard

[farothel]

Knowing he has to protect the lantern, sir Bruno turns so his body actually takes the blow. With his wounds barely healed, that was not a good option, but at least he managed to keep the lantern whole and shining. Quickly he stands up, swaps his pistol for his sword and looks around.
"We have to get back to the others," he said to Bertelis, "let's just take a door."

He goes to the door he thinks will bring them to the surface and their team mates the quickest, checks to see if there are any obvious protections and if not, opens it.

Spoiler: OOC rolls

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I'll do a navigation check to figure out which door to take: (1d100)[32] vs 44
perception to check for traps: (1d100)[80] vs 44