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| Firaen the Bandit Queen (RIP) |
Simon N. (GM):GM: Currently it's a bright sunny morning. Syrus performed at the Slaughtered Lamb in Grimstead last night and was up at dawn (5am) has travelled the nearly 8 miles to Fulscarp for his morning stroll. :)
Not sure if there may have been a bard-related reason he was pitched out of bed so early this morning!
Husbands do get jealous...
Syrus (Kenny PC):I like to get up early and tune my voice to the sounds of birds nearby
That's a nice innocent reason!
Erasmus:Erasmus comes to consciousness, stretches and takes out his holy symbol for another 10 minutes of meditation.
Simon N. (GM):It's about 7.30am and the inn is coming to life as Rosana cooks porridge on the open fire.
Erasmus:(and no, "holy symbol" and "meditation" are not euphemisms
Simon N. (GM):Rosana Irkell the shapely innkeep's daughter gives Syrus a warm smile as he enters. "Good morning, Bard! Give us a song for your breakfast?"
Syrus (Kenny PC):*Syrus approaches Rosana at the bar
Simon N. (GM):GM: Percy you don't have a great history in this village, are you looking to sign up with an adventuring party and leave?
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus starts singing a tune (similar to "Whats The Story Morning Glory")
Simon N. (GM):Rogvin the farmer tells Percy there's a band of adventurers at the Inn right now, planning some foolhardy quest no doubt.
Syrus roll Perormance (DC 5 to do well enough for porridge) :)
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):i shall head there in hopes of finding them and a drink
Simon N. (GM):yes, hit the icon or type /roll d20
Kenny H.:
rolling d20
=
2
Syrus (Kenny PC):Oops singing with birds did not help this morning :-P
Simon N. (GM):That's a 7 - pretty out of tune, but you do get porridge. :)
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus winks to Rosana
Thank You M'Lady
Christian L.:percy will enter and go and sit down
Simon N. (GM):Rosana: "I hope you're warmed up for the evening crowd! Oh, if only my family were here..."
She sighs. "My father, my brother, both vanished on the road these past two weeks!"
Percy sits down with little attention paid to him.
Rosana: "At least these brave adventurers plan to look for them."
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus has packed his things away and taken a seat. He eyes the newest arrival sideways
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Rosana) Dear Lady, I heard faint rumblings of villagers talking about something on my way here, they looked rather worried...
Simon N. (GM):Rosana: "Indeed yes! Talk of evil coming from the old fort... Vendle says it's Goblins!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):to eramus " hello there my name is percy
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Rosana) Goblin's eh? I slayed a few of them in the past! Who are these adventurers you speak of?
Simon N. (GM):Rosana gives Percy a cool look.
Syrus (Kenny PC):I follow Rosana's gaze and noticed Percy too
Simon N. (GM):Rosana looks at the wizard slumped over on the bar and sighs. "Well only one of them is here and awake. That bearded fellow there the hobbit is talking with. A Monk of the Yellow Rose no less!"
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus is a tall, muscular human with long, shaggy dirty-blond hair and a full beard. Piercing green eyes look out from under a heavy brow. He wears robes of the Yellow Rose and carries a wooden quarterstaff.bound with leather wraps.
Simon N. (GM):GM OOC: Dunno if we'll get any more players or just you three!
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Rosana) Oh! A VERY late night for our wizardy fellow! Who is the other adventurer you speak of?
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):"Percy, you say? Erasmus. Pleasure to make your acquaintance"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):peased to meet you
Simon N. (GM):Rosana smiles to Erasmus: "Good morning sir! Your porridge is ready." She brings him a bowl.
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):"Much obliged."
Simon N. (GM):Then she goes to tend to the two merchants now standing and stretching. "Porridge Mr Tronak, Mr Tenho..."
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus' smile is masked by the beard, but the eyes convey the sentiment
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"may i ask what you find your self doing here, travel or do you live here" to erasmus
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus looks down at his robes then back at Percy
Syrus (Kenny PC):Following Rosana One of you must be the adventurer Rosana speaks of, that will help her to find her family, am I right?
I am Syrus
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):"I am an initiate at the Monastery of the Yellow Rose. I left to travel to discover my Path, as is customary ."
"Greetings, Syrus. I have indeed volunteered to assist Rosana by searching for her lost family."
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"i am willing to help a young lady"
Simon N. (GM):One of the merchants comes sauntering over.
"Good morning Erasmus, friends."
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):"Ah, good morning Tenho."
Syrus (Kenny PC):Happy to meet you both. I am always up for an adventure - may I join you in this rescue? ///Assuming there is a reward??
Simon N. (GM):He bows. "I am Tenho" he nods to the newcomers.
Tenho: "Poor Rosana is out of her mind with worry, I fear!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"good to meet you sir "
Simon N. (GM):"You've heard the rumours about Fort Skulnar I take it?"
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):"Reuniting a sundered family will be reward enough, surely?"
Syrus (Kenny PC):rolls his eyes
Simon N. (GM):Tenho smiles at Syrus' reaction. "Perhaps I can interest you in a more
pecuniary reward?
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Tenho) Hello Fellow, I am Syrus. Tell us about Fort Skulnar
AND THE REWARD!!!
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):rolls his eyes
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "They say it's hundreds of years old... but its recent history is what interests me. Rumour has reached my ears that the sadly deceased Ironwolf lords of Fort Skulnar had information as to the location of a legendary dwarf hold... and I have a mind to find that information!"
"I would of course see my companions in such an endeavour well paid...."
On the other table, the other merchant Tronak chuckles, spooning his porridge.
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus finishes his porridge and returns the bowl to the bar. He nudges the wizard, Grey
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"may i ask what you find so funny" percy says to tronak
Simon N. (GM):Grey burbles and slumps further, clearly the worse for wear.
Rosana: "Those free drinks last night may have been a mistake...
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):Erasmus, magically, vanishes
Simon N. (GM):OOC Where did Erasmus go?!
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):???
Simon N. (GM):Have a new Erasmus?
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):OOC I think I pressed delete by mistake, or Grey cast something in his slumber
Simon N. (GM):GM: ok it's 7 so I'll assume the other 3 aren't coming.
Grey wakes, looks around, remembers something about volunterring for a dangerous mission last night, and skedaddles.
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):To Rosana "I think we may be heading out soon. If this one wakes, tell him we are on our way to Fort Skulnar"/
Oh. Ok. :D
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Tronak) Master Tronak, what did you find amusing when Tenho spoke?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "You're happy if I come with you three? I am quite handy in a fight..."
Tronal glances over at Tenho, then to Syrus.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"i am sure we can use the extra help" to tenho
Simon N. (GM):(quietly) "Oh, Tenho - he's not a bad man. But always looking out for the main chance, as they say."
Tenho smiles delightedly at Percy. "Excellent!"
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Tronak) Would you like to join us also?
Erasmus Bos (Tim PC):To Tenho "Any assistance, particularly from those with... skin... in the game, is always appreciated."
Simon N. (GM):Tronak shakes his head. "I've seen enough of dungeons recently to last me a lifetime. Shackled in an ogre's lair being whipped naked by a priestess of Lolth - is not as fun as it sounds!"
"Thank Sollars, adventurers rescued me."
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Tronak) have you been to Fort Skulnar before?
Simon N. (GM):Tronak shakes his head. "I've seen it from the road to Cumin Inn, rising over the treetops. Never been in it - I know what's good for me."
Tenho grins over at Tronak. "My friend, have you no adventure in your soul?!"
Tronak: "no."
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To everyone one at table) "THink we have heard all there is to know... shall we look at this Fort Skulnar then? Who has a map?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho pushes back his cloak, revealing a short blade and a tiny crossbow. "You see, I armed for adventure!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):" i am ready to set off although i have no map"
Simon N. (GM):GM: None of you has a map, though Percy knows the local area well.
Erasmus:"We need to take the East Road, then turn North past the Jagged Tower."
Simon N. (GM):GM: After breakfast & morning ablutions, you are ready to set off.
Rosana: "St Sollars bless you all!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"off we go then "
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus stuffs the rest of his porridge into his mouth and rushes after the others
Erasmus:"we will return."
Syrus (Kenny PC):(shouts to Rosana) farewell M'Lady!!
We will bring back your family!
Simon N. (GM):GM: You head east out of Fulscarp across pastures and meadowlands north of the Stone Stream. .After a few miles you enter light woodland. GM OOC: OK, map change time...
Kenny H.:A bit gutted we currently have no WIzard!
Simon N. (GM):Barrds are good too :)
GM: You are heading through the woods when you spot a glint of metal on a ridge just north of the trail.
Suddenly several figures rise up, pointing light crossbows at you!
Three ragged looking men, and a dark haired woman in slightly rusty breastplate.
Syrus (Kenny PC):Must be those notorius bandits I heard villagers spoke about!!
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "Aha! Indeed, Mr Syrus - the notorious outlaw Lady Firean, I presume!"
The ridge is about 10' high, descending to jumbled rocks to the SE (rocks are difficult terrain).
Firaen calls out: "Hello, travellers!"
"Did you know, this is a toll road?"
Christian L.:" not legally no"
Syrus (Kenny PC):(To Firean) My dear beautiful lady! May I perform a song for you to serenade your beautiful looks
Simon N. (GM):"Well, I think you'll find it is,
de facto if not
de jure."
Syrus roll Persuasion DC 17
Simon N. (GM):type /roll d20 you need 14+
Kenny H.:I have +3 for Persuation
Simon N. (GM):I have your PC sheet open :)
Firaen: "Maybe later, Bard! For now, I'd like you all to set down your money pouches, and keep walking."
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):" and if we say no?"
Simon N. (GM):"Well, I have four crossbows pointed at you..."
Syrus (Kenny PC):Can Syrus crouch down and pretend to tie his shoeslaces while picking up some rocks?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho seems to have vanished.
Erasmus:"I am but a humble monk. I have no riches."
Simon N. (GM):@Kenny sure, roll Deception or Sleight of Hand.
Syrus (Kenny PC):
rolling d20
=
20
Simon N. (GM):Syrus picks up a rock ok.
Syrus (Kenny PC):Plus 5 for Slieight of hand!
Simon N. (GM):He also notices Tenho behind the nearest tree. Tenho giives him a 'shush' sign.
Syrus (Kenny PC):Can Syrus how try to swap the coins in his pouch for the rock, so puch looks full?
(and I still have all my coins on me?)
Simon N. (GM):Yes, but right now the Sleight of Hand would be high DC. A distraction would help.
Firaen to Erasmus: "Even Monks have to eat! Perhaps I should search you, Brother?"
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus nudges Percy and ERasmus
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"what?"
Kenny H.:Does Erasmus running ahead counts as distraction? ;)
Simon N. (GM):Firaen makes her way down the rocks. You note she has a 2-handed sword slung over her back.
Kenny H.:(To Percy) I need a distraction ;)
Simon N. (GM):Yes, the bandits are watching Erasmus.
DC 8 Sleight of Hand now
Syrus (Kenny PC):Ok I have swapped rocks for coins in my pouch :)
Erasmus:"My apologies, but St Soller would not look kindly at such an intrusion".
Syrus (Kenny PC):OK I roll! (Oops)
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):can i do a stealth check to go next to tenho
Simon N. (GM):Firaen: "I don't look kindly at insolence..."
Syrus (Kenny PC):
rolling 1d20 + 4
=
16
Simon N. (GM):Syrus swaps out his coins unseen.
Yes Percy you can roll stealth to hide in the tree.
under the tree
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20 +7
=
20
Erasmus:"One woman's insolence is another man's prorogative".
Simon N. (GM):Percy slips under the boughs.
Tenho grins at Percy. "A man after my own heart! Those knaves shall not have my gold!"
Firaen draws her greatsword and glares at Erasmus. "Strip. Now."
The bandits are all focused on Erasmus.
Tenho slips out his hand crossbow.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):percy draws his short bow
Erasmus:Erasmus steps away and begins to remove his pack
Simon N. (GM):Tenho whispers to Percy: "If we take the ones on the ridge, I hope our friends can handle the leader..."
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"good idea"
Erasmus:I'd like to remove a single gold coin and flick it to Firaen.
High.
Simon N. (GM):OK, roll Deception w advantage Erasmus (so 2d20)
Kenny H.:OOC Guys do we wanna fight this or just get by?
Erasmus:OOC She wanted me to strip. People have lost teeth for less.
Simon N. (GM):OOC I frown on OOC planning in situations like this >:) - that's what the Message spell is for!
Firaen is distracted as she goes for the coin...
Erasmus:I want to dash in and make an attack
Simon N. (GM):Tenho ducks out to shoot... you can all attack.
GM: I'm using side-based init, in this situation you can go first (otherwise the bandits would have shot first as they had the drop on you)
Erasmus:
rolling d20+5
=
14
Simon N. (GM):Erasmus roll to hit, 1 or 2 attacks if using bonus action
Erasmus:
rolling d20+5
=
6
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):i will shoot at the bandit in the middle
Simon N. (GM):Firaen AC is 15 (breastplate & DEX) the staff just bounces off her armour as she deflects the blow.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20 +5
=
15
Simon N. (GM):Erasmus tries to kick her but she wards him off.
Kenny H.:Do we need to roll initiative?
Or just go for it?
Simon N. (GM):Percy you shoot from hiding so have advtg can roll twice
I'm planning to only roll init for 1-1 duels
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20+5
=
11
Simon N. (GM):ok Percy hit (bandit AC 14 w cover)
you can sneak attack
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 2d6+3
=
10
Simon N. (GM):Percy BTW your sheet doesn't show a bow, you can add it
Tenho shoots at the same bandit as he yells in pain.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):oh it says i have it in equipment and i added in my starting equipment anyway
Simon N. (GM):He's hit in the throat and topples dead, tumbling down the slope.
Tenho ducks back.
Percy do you duck back after shooting?
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):yes
Simon N. (GM):OK, Syrus what are you doing while this is happening?
Kenny H.:Ok first I move behind the big rocks...
Then I cast Vicious Mockery at the Bandit Queen
Simon N. (GM):If you crouch they'll give you cover +2 AC from the bandits.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):OOC does the tree give me cover?
Simon N. (GM):OK you mock her rusty breastplate? :)
Kenny H.:Can I crouch then cast the Cantrip?
Simon N. (GM):The tree gives full cover!
yup
Kenny H.:Yes - and that Breastplate is wayyyy too big for her small boobs!!
Simon N. (GM)::p Syrus mocks Firaen... WIS save for F
fail, she feels bad about herself, roll d4 psychic dmg
& she has disad on her next attack
ok she takes 2 dmg
Syrus (Kenny PC):HahaHA! :-P
Simon N. (GM):Their go - Firaen angrily tries to gut Erasmus.
w disad is a 9 - misses.
The bandits shoot at Syrus.
miss and 7 - two misses. They pull back to reload, out of sight from the ground.
Simon N. (GM):Round 2 - your turn again.
Let me know your actions thanks
Erasmus:Erasmus dodges the blade and brings the quarterstaff around making a strike for her temple
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):on the right hand side there is a ruller icon
Simon N. (GM):Erasmus is parried again
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):*left nit right
Simon N. (GM):Erasmus makes bonus unarmed attack?
Erasmus:Kick to the knee (BA)
Firaen: "Ow!"
Simon N. (GM):She winces in pain
Syrus (Kenny PC):YES @Erasmus!!!
Simon N. (GM):Tenho sneaks out, sees the bandits are gone, sneaks south...
Draws a bead on Firaen...
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):i will move 10ft then shoot at firaen
do i have advantage on firean?
Simon N. (GM):OK Percy you can shoot (not hidden so no sneak attack sadly - at level 2 you can sneak as a bonus action)
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20 +5
=
21
Simon N. (GM):Tenho's bolt misses but Percy hits!
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):1d6+3
Firaen winces as the bolt pierces her side.
Syrus (Kenny PC):Can I use the same Cantrip again?
more mockery ensues...
Syrus (Kenny PC):OK Syrus will once again cast Vicious Mockery
Simon N. (GM):
rolling d20
=
17
This time she ignores the taunts.
Simon N. (GM):The bandits move back up and shoot at Syrus (he has cover)
22 & 17 - two hits
Simon N. (GM):
rolling 2d8+2
=
10
Syrus takes 10 damage, spins and drops, at 0 hp!
Syrus (Kenny PC):I am unconscious *eyeroll
Simon N. (GM):Firaen snarls triumphantly: "We answer mockery with STEEL!"
She aims her sword at Erasmus' chest.
hit...
10 damage, Erasmus also goes down!
Simon N. (GM):Firaen turns: "Now for the rest of you!"
Erasmus:Eyes roll back and collapses
Simon N. (GM):Despite her bravado she is bleeding badly and looks close to collapse.
GM: OK Erasmus & Syrus roll death saves please - d20, pass on 10+
Erasmus:
rolling d20
=
16
Syrus (Kenny PC):
rolling d20
=
5
D'oh! :-P
Simon N. (GM):Syrus slips closer to death (1 fail). Erasmus passes (1 pass)
Tenho drops back into the trees
Then pops out to sneak attack Firaen
17 - hit
Simon N. (GM):
rolling 2d6+2
=
7
Hits her in the neck - somehow she still stands!
Tenho's eyes go wide as she turns on him, sword raised with murderous intent...
then she staggers, and falls!
Firaen at 0 hp & dying.
OOC she had 6 left when I checked, thought it was 8 :p
Simon N. (GM):Tenho reloads, eyeing the ridgeline. "Suggest you ready a shot for when those buggers reappear..."
OOC If you ready you'll shoot first, but survivors can shoot back at you.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):can i run over to syrus and do a medicine check to stabilize him
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20+2
=
11
Simon N. (GM):Percy manages to staunch the bleeding from the deeper x-bow wound.
The last two bandits reappear, see Percy (in cover) and shoot down at him.
8 & 12, miss
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):yep they miss
Simon N. (GM):The bolts clatter on the rocks.
The bandits see Firaen fallen, blanche and fall back.
OK your go - Erasmus roll death save.
Erasmus:
rolling d20
=
16
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):can i go over to erasmus and stabilize him
Simon N. (GM):Tenho moves up, hand xbow and sword ready.
Simon N. (GM):yup roll medicine Percy
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20 +2
=
3
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):sorry!
Erasmus:(Percy just pokes around the wound with the tip of an arrow)
Simon N. (GM):Next round - Tenho is chasing off the bandits. Erasmus roll death save
Erasmus:
rolling d20
=
11
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):yay!
Simon N. (GM):Pass - Erasmus is stable!
Kenny H.:YAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!
Simon N. (GM):
rolling 3d20
=
14
Firaen has meanwhile failed 3 saves and died. :)
Tenho comes sauntering back.
"Buggers ran off! No match for us, eh!"
He grins.
"Those two still alive?"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):OOC do i know if erasmus is stable?
Simon N. (GM):Yes he's breathing steadily - he'll make it.
Tenho saunters over to the dead brigand queen.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"yes both of them are stable and will live"
Kenny H.:Can I take action to heal?
Simon N. (GM):& searches her.
You are unconscious for 1 hour.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):Can percy search the other dead bandit
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "No healing potions sadly... money... perfume... hm, this says potion of climbing."
Percy searches the bandit - he has 1 silver * 8 copper on him.
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):i'll take it
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "Let's get these two somewhere comfy and away from here!"
There is a sheltered spot by a pool to the south where Tenho carries your fallen.
An hour later they awake, not feeling too good (1 hp).
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):OOC is this a short rest?
Simon N. (GM):(Percy can SR if he needs it) Tenho has a campfire going. grins: "My friends, we have won a great victory today!"
"The bandit queen Firaen herself has fallen to our skill at arms!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):OOC i won't SR cause i took no damage
Erasmus:Erasmus props himself up on his elbows "Did we win?"
Simon N. (GM):GM: Erasmus & Syrus can now Short Rest
Tenho: "Half the enemy slain - half fled, tails between their legs!"
Kenny H.:Bring on SR so we can heal :)
Erasmus:Do we roll hit dice?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho looks thoughtful.
Yes you can roll your hit dice
Erasmus:
rolling d8+2
=
8
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"i have a feeling that this won't be the last of our encounters"
Kenny H.:
rolling d10
=
8
Plus 2 constitution so back to 10?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "A little east of here stands the Jagged Tower of the Hag, Aretha. Tis said she sells potions, for a price... including healing."
yup add CON bonus to roll.
Tenho: "However you both look a lot better. Robust fellows, indeed!"
Syrus (Kenny PC):Yes we DEFINITELY need healing potions! Thanks Percy and Tenho for your valiant efforts in saving us!
Erasmus:"Aye. Thank you both."
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "Rumour had it that Firaen led the bandits of Fort Skulnar. With her dead I expect they'll give us little trouble."
Syrus (Kenny PC):Is it worth we take something of the Bandit Queen with us to show we (well you!) slayed her?
(Not her head obviously!)
Maybe her blade?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "Shall we see if we can trade with the Hag? I have her perfume and her climbing potion.... perhaps someone would like to take her sword, yes."
Simon N. (GM):GM: Syrus or Erasmus could carry the greatsword ok.
Syrus (Kenny PC):If it is a long sword I have proficiency...?
It's big!
Syrus (Kenny PC):OK @Erasmus can you wield it?
Erasmus:"I can't use it, but I can carry it."
Syrus (Kenny PC):@Erasmus you are stronger than me, maybe better for you to carry it...
Syrus (Kenny PC):Let's go pass the Bandit Queen to pick up her sword then pay the Hag a visit!
Simon N. (GM):GM: It's about 11am when you set off again, about 2 hours since the battle with the bandits. Less than a mile onwards you see the sinister Jagged Tower on a ridge, rising high over the treetops.
Kenny H.:(Just noticed our camp fire just now a AMAZING!!
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"to the creepy scary witch tower we go"
Kenny H.:@SIMON GREAT JOB with all these different maps!!! I am so impressed! :-D
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):Thumbs up!
Simon N. (GM):OOC I hope you live long enough to experience lots of them :)
Erasmus:Oh, don't worry. So do we!!
Simon N. (GM):Tenho grows nervous as you approach th tower through the trees.
Kenny H.:(Am soooo missing the other players!! We need more peeps!! :-P)
Simon N. (GM):Then you heat singing ahead... really bad singing.
"Lost, lost, is the proud lady knight...."
Erasmus:To Tenho "Have you been here before?"
Simon N. (GM):"...Her head is bowed, her neck is pierced..."
Tenho looks nervous:"Well, I may have had dealings with her, once or twice..."
Erasmus:"Sounds... ominous."
Simon N. (GM):As you come out of the trees, you see the old crone by the water's edge. She is washing blood stained linens.
Syrus (Kenny PC):@Tenho - as you have visited her before, can you lead us - she may recognise your face better than seeing strangers first?
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"lets get this over with as i am gettin the creeps
Simon N. (GM):Tenho nods to Syrus. She looks up as you approach and cackles gleefully. "HELLOOO!"
Tenho takes a nervous steps forward, trying to look confident. "H-hello there, mother."
Syrus (Kenny PC):@Percy do you want to hide by tree in case something happens?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho whispers: "figure of speech, of course."
Percy if you are hiding roll stealth thx
Erasmus:Following Tenho's lead "Hello, mother."
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):
rolling 1d20+7
=
18
Simon N. (GM):Aretha wades through the shallows, grinning with mouthful of rotten teeth. She seems oblivious to Percy.
Syrus (Kenny PC):@ARETHA - M'Lady, about whom were you singing of, this Lady Knight?
Simon N. (GM):Tenho: "We've come to trade, this excellent perfume and climbing potion for some of your healing drafts..." Aretha ignores him and turns to Syrus. "Of course! I ALWAYS know death!"
She squints. "My, YOU'RE a pretty one! He he he!"
She moves forward, grinning.
"How about a kiss, eh? a potion for a kiss!"
As she gets close to Syrus, she smells of moss and swamp water.
Syrus (Kenny PC):@ARETHA - how about a song instead, perhaps a duet together?
Simon N. (GM):roll Persuasion Syrus
Syrus (Kenny PC):
rolling d20
=
4
Yikes, even with +3 on top
Simon N. (GM):"No! Kiss!"
Tenho coughs nervously.
Syrus (Kenny PC):@Aretha - what delight will you offer in return?
Simon N. (GM):Aretha looks affronted. "Healing potions! Or others? You want a love philter? Make the girl fall in love with you? It always works - just ask her ladyship! Or the Baron! Heh heh heh..."
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus bows, takes the veiny swampy clammy hand of Aretha, and kisses it
@ARETHA - M'Lady, accept this kiss as a gift
Simon N. (GM):Aretha grabs Syrus!
Simon N. (GM):
rolling d20+4
=
15
If he struggles can roll STR (Athletics) or DEX (Acrobatics)
Syrus (Kenny PC):DEX is +4!
So 15?
Simon N. (GM):15 - exact pass - he manages to slip free of her grasp!
Aretha looks sad.
"Why you no want kiss a poor old woman?!"
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus is shocked and speechless
And feels a bit swampy :-P
Simon N. (GM):"Tenho: "Please, mother. Plenty of time for revelry once we have defeated the evil that lurks within the ruined fort!"
18 on Tenho's persuasion - Aretha looks somewhat mollified.
Aretha: "sigh No one wants to kiss old Aretha any more... very well. Let's see what you have to trade."
Tenho proffers the perfume (which she sniffs) and the potion.
Aretha: "Oh, very well. Two healing potions for both." She turns to Syrus. "And you must promise to kiss me when you get back - if you get back - from your adventure!"
Erasmus:"Indeed. Is there something more you have that could aid in our task"
?
Syrus (Kenny PC):@Aretha - "perhaps we can bring you back some gifts from the Fort on our return in exchange of what extra you can offer us now?"
Simon N. (GM):You can both roll Persuasion, but DC 17 - she's getting bored now.
Syrus (Kenny PC):
rolling d20
=
14
Erasmus:That'd be a no, then
I have 17 also! :)
Simon N. (GM):A very large boar emerges from the tower, glowering at you. Aretha ignores the monk but simpers at Syrus. "Oh, yes, presents..."
From within the foul recesses of her cape she produces a glimmering short sword.
"This is a Moonouched sword - it glows like moonlight and can hurt even the ghost!"
"This might keep you alive to come back to me, darling..." she winks lasciviously. "And bring me presents from the Fort!"
Syrus (Kenny PC):@ARETHA - "Thank You M'Lady, I shall use it in search of presents for you"
Erasmus:"Thank you, mother."
Simon N. (GM):Moontouched Sword: In darkness, the unsheathed blade of this sword sheds moonlight, creating bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet. Also Magic +0 weapon.
Erasmus:"Gentlemen, shall we?"
Kenny H.:Whats does "Magic +0 weapon" mean?
Simon N. (GM):Aretha smiles: "I know you will. Because if you didn't, I'd be sad. Very sad. When Aretha is sad, bad things happen."
GM: The sword does not have a to hit or damage bonus, but it can hurt creatures resistant or immune to normal weapons - like ghosts.
Kenny H.:@SIMON - "Understood, Thanks for explaining"
Syrus (Kenny PC):Syrus bows to Aretha, then back away quickly
Simon N. (GM):GM: Tenho hands over his trade for the 2 healing potions.
Tenho: "Goodbye now, mother."
Aretha waves you off: "Bye-die-bye!"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):should i do a stealth check to rejoin the party as they leave so that aretha doesn't realize i was hiding, so not to anger her
or not
Simon N. (GM):You head away from the tower, Aretha goes back to her singing - Percy you safely rejoin the group.
Tenho looks relieved. He passes a healing potion to Percy. "You seem to be our designated healer, my friend!"
Kenny H.:Well done guys, we survived that one! :-/
Simon N. (GM):GM: I think I'll just move you on to Fort map then end for tonight, ok?
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"that is something i have not been called before"
Erasmus:to Percy "Friend?"
Percy Hollowwood (Christian PC):"no healer"
Simon N. (GM):Beyond the hag's tower the road splits, one branch heading north round the east side of Skul Peak.
Erasmus:"Ah. Good to know."
Simon N. (GM):It's rough going on the trail, and getting close to 3pm when you see close off to your right the still mighty walls of Fort Skulnar rising above the treetops.
Erasmus:To GM: Do you want to save the fort map for the next session?
I'll just put you on it to help w planning
Erasmus:Oooh. Fog of War!! :D
Simon N. (GM):You're approaching from the south so scroll down :)
Simon N. (GM):You & Tenho survey the scene from the treeline. The gatehouse shows severe damage/
No sign of life from the great Keep to the NW, but from the SE tower rise two thin smoke trails, likely campfires.
Tenho looks nervous. "Yes... shouldn't be any trouble. No trouble at all..."
GM: This session XP is 53 each. Percy gets Inspiration for saving the party, Syrus gets Inspiratoon for blagging a magic sword from Aretha. :)
Erasmus:"After our run in with Firaen, I hope not."
Noice.
Simon N. (GM):You can spend Inspiration for advantage on a roll, or can give it to someone else likewise.
Kenny H.:Well done everyone! I had a fun session 0 really thought I would die if not for Percy - my dice roll has been a bit crappy in general :-P
Simon N. (GM):OK stopping there. Hope you enjoyed it! I can play on Tuesday evening if that suits?
Erasmus:Well deserved, chaps.
Kenny H.:Tuesday Eve suits me!
Erasmus:Tuesday should be fine. What time were you thinking?
Simon N. (GM):6.30pm again?
Christian L.:i think i should be able to play
Kenny H.:YAYS to Team!!! Hopefully the others can join us too!
Simon N. (GM):I'm flexible, can do any time Tuesday. Would prefer not Wed this week as gf visiting. :)
Well done not dying in your first fight - level 1 is always tough!
Erasmus:I finish work at 6 so that should be good for me.
Simon N. (GM):great thanks
I'm hoping to run twice a week for the rest of the summer, once in the week & once at weekend.
Erasmus:Came close to dying, but thanks for the game. :)
Simon N. (GM):You distracted the 22 hp ATT +4/2d6+3 AC 15 bandit queen Erasmus. You did good. :)
Erasmus:I'm looking to start DMing for my son and some of his mates, but I don't know what day that'll be.
Christian L.:ok i am going to go now so bye
Erasmus:Thanks Christian.
Kenny H.:@CHRISTIAN - See you Tuesday 6.30pm! Thanks again for the heal!! :)
Kenny H.:Good night and see you Tuesday Tim! :)
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