FA #15 17/6/1359 DR - 185 XP -The Old Chaney Tor: Qiviel, Quagg, Bronda & Praetoria

 Simon N. (GM):GM: @Qiviel - the morning after the rescue of the nuns, you have collected your share of the loot from Erasmus, Abbess Mara asks you to meet her in her study.

Also present are the Battle Sisters Bronda and Praetoria, a distraught-looking peasant couple, and a gnome.

Chris T.:A bright smile creases the Gnome's ugly face. "M'lady Quiviel I believe?"

Qiviel:Qiviel nods to them sisters, then turns to the gnome. "Indeed. And you?"

Chris T.:He bows very low.

"Quagg Wenders at your service."

Simon N. (GM):Abbess Mara explains that the Jensons are shepherds at South Chaney Manor, their daughter was recently kidnapped while out shepherding - a local woodsman believes the tracks lead north to Old Chaney Tor.

Qiviel:"Quagg," she greets. "At yours."

Q listens carefully to the explanation.

Simon N. (GM):Mr Jenson: "We're desperate - Sir Chaney our lord will do nothing! Just sits there drinking all day. So we came here, miladies, sir gnome."

Mara: "Lady Qiviel, Quagg here is a friend of the Abbey and an accomplished Scout. If you would be willing to aid us in this rescue, I'm sure he'll be willing to assist..."

Chris T.:Quagg reassures them that Lady Quiviel is the very person to rescue their daughter... "With a little help of course."

Battle Sister Bronda:Sister Bronda: "He's great wee one!" pats Quagg's head

Chris T.:Quagg smiles up at her. Safely under her and beams a big smile. Quagg smiles a lot. He's a jolly little fellow.

Qiviel:"Yes, I will set out as soon as I have gathered my gear and I will be put in good stead with Quagg's company, I am sure. What is known of this Old Chaney Tor?"

Chris T.:"Up near the Froggy Lake."

Simon N. (GM):Bronda beams back at Quagg, takes a draw of her cigar and blows a smoke ring, causing Praetoria to cough slightly. Mara: "Sister Bronda and Sister Praetoria have agreed to join the expedition. I hope you are all recoverec from last night's battle."

Chris T.:"Bang between Orcs and Bullywugs. Not a nice place."

Simon N. (GM):Mara: "Once it was the seat of power of the Chaney clan, when they sought to be recognised as Barons of the Chaney Shire. But that was decades ago."

Qiviel:"We'll be glad of their companionship," she nods to Mara. "Are there others that have gone missing in the area that we should look out for?"

Simon N. (GM):Mara: "It was sacked and looted by the Bullywugs in a surprise attack. Sir Lorgas Chaney, I think his name was, died in the defence, though his daughter survived with her infant son, Randal, now Sir Randal Chaney. Since then it has lain in ruins."

Mara looks to the villagers.

Mr Jenson: "Lina Smith vanished 'bout two weeks back, too - but everyone thought she was carried off by the cultists in the Darkwood, not taken north."

Qiviel:Q makes a mentla note about the cultists for later

Simon N. (GM):Mara: "These kidnappings have become a blight on the land."

Chris T.:Quagg asks the nice couple, Mr. & Mrs. Jenson to describe the girl.

Simon N. (GM):Mr Jenson: "Pretty like my wife - 20 summers, blonde hair." Mrs Jenson nods: "Always a good girl - wouldn't run off, not like that Viola Chaney!"

Qiviel:"Viola Chaney ran away? When was this?"

Chris T.:"The little minx!"

Simon N. (GM):Mrs Jenson: "A while back now - six weeks I reckon? They say she's carrrying on with a Druid, down at Ramvira Manor! The cheek of it!"

Qiviel:Q gives a small frown. "It could be just as likely she was kidnapped and that is some story concocted. Three girls all disappearing within weeks of each other..."

Chris T.:"Well if we can find one,it's a star."

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Simon N. (GM):Mara: "At this Abbey we are all too aware that girls can be wayward, and I can confirm Viola Chaney is safe enough... but I am sure that is not what happened here. Thank you all for agreeing to aid the Jensons."

Chris T.:Quagg again performs an elaborately low bow.

Qiviel:"We will set off as immediately to investigate," Q gives them a small bow.

Battle Sister Praetoria:Sister Praetoria: "Shall we be off?"

Chris T.:all ready here :)

Qiviel:"I shall follow whoever knows the path to this Old Chaney Tor."

Simon N. (GM):Mara: "Thank you all." She turns to Qiviel and smiles. "I feel you should be further rewarded for your efforts, and a Lady Knight should not have to walk. When you return here the Sisters will have ready for you a fine horse from our stables, with saddle and tack."

Qiviel:"That would be very kind."

Simon N. (GM):GM: Quagg knows the territory like the back of his foot. :)

Battle Sister Bronda:"Let's do it!"

Chris T.:Quagg is pleasedto lead the way then. Though he has no mount... yest :)

Battle Sister Bronda:The Jensons thank you effusively as you stand and make ready...

Map https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPdAyUQZTD-0cNg5TfPyjXtuXvrPDTz0u-xesZ_eH5h3v-x9oCvWR6zB86FwnASrFyTFuFGx9ddje3nIyrjsMqXK5Up8IZu3COjJUTbJulYV2MTXaHPJuIe-23PTmzrHfOlGG6OY3vZcd/s789/Hommlet-Gurzun%2527s+annotated+bmp.bmp

Qiviel:(I think he should have large corgi :D )

Battle Sister Bronda::D

Chris T.:(I'm hanging on for a Giant Weasel or Pteradactyl :D )

Simon N. (GM):GM: You head east on the main road a couple miles, then from there Quagg knows a short-cut north east through the thick forest to the Tor.

Qiviel:(A giant weasel would be hilarous but very hard to hold on!)

Chris T.:Quagg has a taste for the exotic

He darts back and forth through the trees like a pointer.

Qiviel:(Then go with a wolverine - nasty little mount :D )

Simon N. (GM):4 miles later the trees open up and you approach the old Chaney Tor, on the south side of Froggy Lake.

Chris T.:(oooo nice :) )

Simon N. (GM):The Battle Nuns grow quiet as you approach the ruins.

Qiviel:Q draws her sword and shield, holding them loosely in a ready position.

Simon N. (GM):Your tokens are in SE corner of map BTW :)

Qiviel:(got it, thanks!)

Chris T.:all working nicelt, thank you

Simon N. (GM):Stairs lead up to a shattered door on the SE side of the old manor fort. The NE corner has collapsed in rubble.

Chris T.:"You want me to take a look?"

Simon N. (GM):It looks like there are two obvious means of egress - through the front doorway or up the rubble pile.

Qiviel:Q glances down. "If you so choose, yes."

Simon N. (GM):The stairs go up about 8' to the doorway.

Chris T.:Quagg nods and scurries off on silent feet tolook more closely at the doors

Qiviel:Q moves to the base of the stairs to wait for the gnome. She scans the area with watchful eyes

Simon N. (GM):GM: The doors were shattered by a battering ram or similar. The entrance way is dank and mossy.

Chris T.:He looks closely for trip wires or other perils.

Simon N. (GM):A second, intact pair of doors lies down a 15' passage, with murder holes on either side 3' off the ground for thrusting spears etc at intruders.

Battle Sister Bronda:"It's quiet. Too quiet..."

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Aye - Can you hear it? No birds..."

Chris T.:Happy to be below the 'murder level' he creeps in sticking to the west wall.

Battle Sister Praetoria:Quagg can roll Perception

Qiviel:Q raises her shield in response, turning to look at the area around them with more care.

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+4

(

13

)

+4

=

17

Simon N. (GM):No signs of traps, and the far doors appear unlocked, though with scuff marks - most likely a restraining bar on the far side was broken.

There's now a slight gap that Quagg can look through into the dark room beyond.

Chris T.:He listens for any sound of movement from within?

Simon N. (GM):He listens - he can see a door opposite, daylight under it. Suddenly he hears a soft ribbit from past the door!

Chris T.:He goes superstealthy.

Creeping back to tell the others. "Bullywugs!"

He also warns them of the murder holes.

Stealth roll needed?

Battle Sister Bronda:(no, your passive Stealth is 17 :) )

Bronda: "Hit 'em fast?"

Chris T.:"And I'll hit 'em low."

Battle Sister Bronda:"hee hee"

Qiviel:"I am not stealthy," she shrugs. "Fast is more my style."

She does her best to creep up the stairs

Chris T.:"I'll be right behind you!"

Qiviel:She raises her shield and charges the door

Battle Sister Praetoria:casts Shield of Faith on Qiviel

Simon N. (GM):Qiviel +2 AC for 10 minutes

Qiviel:She grins under her helm at Praetoria

Simon N. (GM):GM: The doors burst open at Qiviel's charge.

You hear urgent croaking through the far right door.

Qiviel:She follows the noise

Battle Sister Bronda:"You want a buff too Wenders?"

Chris T.:Having moved only 20' Quagg would liketo hide here, bow ready.

"Maybe later!" He winks outrageously

before disappearing into the shadows

Battle Sister Bronda:There's no cover for hiding where you are right now, Quagg

Chris T.:Okay

He was hoping behind the broken door but no probs.

Arrows stillready.

Battle Sister Bronda:they burst open inwards of course :)

Simon N. (GM):prob best roll init now

Qiviel:(by far right door - did you mean dead ahead or the other side?)

rolling d20-1

(

16

)

-1

=

15

Simon N. (GM):the oneQ is at

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+3

(

17

)

+3

=

20

Simon N. (GM):Sisters

rolling d20

(

17

)

=

17

enemy

rolling d20

(

17

)

=

17

ok #20 Quagg

could move & hide, or ready shot?

Chris T.:He readies a shot should any enemy appear. Done.

Simon N. (GM):ribbit - done

Sisters move up and Ready halberds

#15 Qiviel

(oops soz Chris) :)

Chris T.:hehe :)

Qiviel:Q goes through the door

Chris T.:(Quagg is a little more cautious than my usual characters)

Simon N. (GM):Qiviel bursts into the ruined hall - two hideous Bullywugs thrust their Readied spears at her...

rolling 2d20

(

15

+

17

)

=

32

Qiviel:AC 20

Simon N. (GM):18 & 20 - hit! :(

rolling d6+1

(

2

)

+1

=

3

3 dmg

They are armed with spears and wood shields.

OK Qiviel can attack?

Qiviel:Yes, she'll attack the one to her right

Simon N. (GM):AC 15

Qiviel:

11

 

 

9

Longsword (+5)

4Slashing

Simon N. (GM):It parries w shield

#20 Quagg - you see Qiviel battle unseen enenies

Chris T.:Q stows his bow and draws short sword and dagger. Done.

Simon N. (GM):#17 Bullywugs get 4 attacks on Qiviel - 2 stabs & 2 bites...

rolling 4d20

(

2

+

17

+

14

+

10

)

=

43

1 stab hits

rolling d6+1

(

4

)

+1

=

5

5 dmg

"RIBBIT!!"

Simon N. (GM):Praetoria moves up and stabs her halberd at the one on the right - it has cover

rolling d20+3

(

16

)

+3

=

19

hit!

rolling d10+1

(

4

)

+1

=

5

& bonus action healing word on Qiviel

rolling d4+1

(

2

)

+1

=

3

Simon N. (GM):3 hp back

Bronda moves up, attacks the same one

rolling d20+4

(

1

)

+4

=

5

miss

bonus action healing word on Qiviel

rolling d4+1

(

1

)

+1

=

2

Simon N. (GM):2 back :\

Qiviel:(nice, sister healing support :D )

Simon N. (GM)::) Qiviel on 10/12

Battle Sister Bronda:Bronda: "Don't worry Lady, we'll keep you alive - this is what we trained for!"

Qiviel:"My thanks, Sisters," Q calls to them.

Simon N. (GM):#15 Qiviel

Qiviel:She swipes at the injured one

22

 

 

13

Longsword (+5)

7Slashing

Chris T.:yay

Simon N. (GM):"uurk" - it's run through and falls!

Survivor: "croak!"

end turn?

Qiviel:(for Q, yes, she only has one action and that's a table in front of her :) )

Simon N. (GM):#20 Quagg

Chris T.:Seeing that the ladies seem to have everything in hand he moves outside the SW doors, lurking and ready tostab at any enemies who may come through.

done

Simon N. (GM):OK - the SW doors say 'armoury' - they appear locked and intact, and solid.

Chris T.:Thanks

Simon N. (GM):Bullywug morale check

rolling 2d6

(

5

+

6

)

=

11

Turns and flees!

Qiviel & Praetoria get opp atts

Qiviel:

18

 

 

15

Longsword (+5)

4Slashing

Battle Sister Praetoria:

rolling d20+3

(

14

)

+3

=

17

rolling d10+1

(

7

)

+1

=

8

Sisters are doing it for themselves :)

Chris T.::)

Battle Sister Praetoria:You cut down the horrid beast!

"Yes!"

Qiviel:"Nicely done ladies," Q enthuses

Battle Sister Praetoria:(out of combat)

Simon N. (GM):GM: The Hall is partly open to the elements and in a bad state.

Qiviel:"Let us continue our charge until we find the missing girl."

Chris T.:any notices on this one?

Qiviel:She spots Quagg and moves to his side.

Simon N. (GM):Quagg hears faint clicking sounds through the unmarked door.

Central spiral stairs lead up from the entry hall.

Chris T.:Does this door appearto be locked?

Simon N. (GM):brb

Qiviel:Q readies an attack in case anything comes through the door :)

Simon N. (GM):Door lock seems broken.

Chris T.:Wenders is ready toleap backwardsif there's anything hoirrid there. He's quite the acrobat.

Simon N. (GM):you can roll Nature

Chris T.:He pushes it inwards then

(Int?)

Simon N. (GM):yup

DC 15

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20

(

12

)

=

12

Simon N. (GM):His old dad said summat about clicking sounds... no, lost it :)

Quagg pushes the door open into a darkened storage chamber

Chris T.:Sword and dagger ready he moves in..

(His darkvision help at all?)

Simon N. (GM):Yup - he sees the barrels, old fireplace, tables, giant fire ants...

they click

rolling 2d6

(

4

+

4

)

=

8

They rise up, clicking their jaws at him

Chris T.:He pulls back away, tryingb to draw them out..

Battle Sister Bronda:"What is it?"

Qiviel:I'm going to roll init here because I hear something dripping and I think it's my kitchen ceiling again

rolling d20-1

(

8

)

-1

=

7

Chris T.:"Come here my beauties!"

Qiviel:brb

Battle Sister Bronda:ok Quagg roll Intimidate

Simon N. (GM):(CHA)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20

(

19

)

=

19

:D

Simon N. (GM):The angry ants decide to follow him!

GM: I'll say you can all ready to hit em as they come out, so init is you then them :)

Chris T.:(He inteds to take advantage of Qiviel's proximity to land a few dirty blows.

Qiviel:(back, it was the bathroom ceiling but leaking ok) - also Q had readied attack

Simon N. (GM):(yeah I allowed it, technically illegal pre-init)

everyone can roll one attack on ant

Qiviel:

11

 

 

12

Longsword (+5)

6Slashing

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+5

(

16

)

+5

=

21

Simon N. (GM):AC 13

stab

Qiviel:(I didn't know it was illegal pre-init, I'll try to remember that :) )

Simon N. (GM):sneakk att

Chris T.:

rolling 2d6+3

(

4

+

3

)

+3

=

10

Simon N. (GM):You can declare whatever you want, but Readying is an in-combat rule as such

ant badly wounded

Battle Sister Bronda:

rolling d20+4

(

8

)

+4

=

12

miss

Battle Sister Praetoria:

rolling d20+3

(

7

)

+3

=

10

miss :(

The ant attacks Quagg

Chris T.:AC14

Battle Sister Praetoria:

rolling d20+4

(

3

)

+4

=

7

Simon N. (GM):ant missed

Chris T.:He nimbly dodges the mandibles

aoo as it passes?

Simon N. (GM):another ant comes in

no, aoo when they leave your threatened area

Chris T.:thanks

Simon N. (GM):as a master tactician, the ant avoided doing that

Chris T.:hehe

Simon N. (GM):The second ant can use Pack Tactics on Quagg

rolling 2d20

(

14

+

8

)

=

22

18, hit

Qiviel:AC 20

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d6+2

(

6

)

+2

=

8

8 damage, grappled, restrained...

Qiviel:Still has the ten minutes AC boost?

Battle Sister Bronda:"Bugger."

Simon N. (GM):yup

Chris T.:Quagg looks a bit pale

Simon N. (GM):ok your goes - Praetoria drops halberd, draws shortswords and attacks twice!

rolling 2d20

(

9

+

18

)

=

27

Qiviel:(I keep mixing our names up! I see Q and it's like, must be me!)

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d6

(

1

)

=

1

Chris T.:Can Quagg try wriggle out of the graspusing acrobatics?

Simon N. (GM):yes, escape DC 12 and it's your action, but I suggest wait for others to go in case they kill it

Chris T.:will do

Simon N. (GM):Bronda attacks w halberd

rolling d20+4

(

12

)

+4

=

16

rolling d10+2

(

10

)

+2

=

12

killed!

Quagg is free!

Chris T.:He disengages,moving back 10'

Simon N. (GM):moves up. bonus action Shield of Faith on self

Qiviel your access to ant is blocked unless you have a javelin?

Qiviel:Q has a spear yes

Chris T.:"Blinking thing nearly had my leg off!"

Simon N. (GM):ok you could move behind Bronda & throw it

Chris T.:2/10HP

Qiviel:

9

 

 

8

20/60

Spear (One-Handed) (+5)

9Piercing

Simon N. (GM):miss

Qiviel:(I cannot get a good roll today :( )

Chris T.::(

Simon N. (GM):Quagg you could throw a dagger?

Chris T.:He'll give it a try but is wary of hitting his friends

rolling 1d20+5

(

3

)

+5

=

8

Simon N. (GM):(I only help players this much in newbie games) :P

misses too

The fire ant attacks Bronda

rolling d20+4

(

2

)

+4

=

6

miss

Qiviel::D

Chris T.:yay

Battle Sister Bronda:"Die!" hacks

rolling d20+4

(

1

)

+4

=

5

Qiviel:(I'm a newbie to a paladin, I'm still trying to work out what she can do :) )

Battle Sister Praetoria:sheathes swords, picks up halberd

Qiviel:Q pokes her head into the room and picks up her spear

Simon N. (GM):Can Q & Q attack?

It's way psst the ant

Qiviel:(Oh, I see the last token is still active)

Simon N. (GM):Pallies can't do much until 2nd level, then they get good :)

Qiviel:Qi has nothing ranged left

She'll move out of the way

Simon N. (GM):OK ant's turn

rolling d20+4

(

16

)

+4

=

20

chomp "Ow!"

rolling d6+2

(

5

)

+2

=

7

Chris T.:nasty

Simon N. (GM):Praetoria jabs

rolling d20+3

(

20

)

+3

=

23

crit!

Chris T.:Quagg throws his last dagger

Simon N. (GM):

rolling 2d10+1

(

1

+

1

)

+1

=

3

:( :(

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+5

(

6

)

+5

=

11

bloomoing heck!

Simon N. (GM):Quagg misses

Bronda tries to break free

rolling d20+2

(

3

)

+2

=

5

nope

Qiviel:Can Qi assist?

Simon N. (GM):ok, yes - roll STR (Athletics)

Qiviel:

20

 

 

14

ATHLETICS (5)

Chris T.:yay

Simon N. (GM):Qiviel gets the ant off Brionda!

Qiviel:(I've finally got a character with some strength :D )

Simon N. (GM):Qiviel is now holding an angry ant the size of a large dog...

It bites at her...

Qiviel:She shoves it against the wall to pin it as best she can

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d20+4

(

18

)

+4

=

22

hit

rolling d6+2

(

2

)

+2

=

4

Chris T.:Can Quagg dart in and stab it with his short sword?

(about a 20' move?)

Simon N. (GM):only if someone else moves back, and it's now hanging onto Qiviel - it would have to let go of her to make an opp att

Chris T.:okay

Simon N. (GM):Quagg you could ask the nuns nicely?

Qiviel:Can Q drag it back with her and force opp attacks?

Simon N. (GM):(no, your speed is 0 Qiviel)

Chris T.:"S'cuseme madam..."

Simon N. (GM):Quagg roll Persuasion

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20

(

18

)

=

18

Silver tongued devil :D

Simon N. (GM):OK Praetoria Disengages

Bronda attacks same time as Quagg

rolling d20+4

(

6

)

+4

=

10

Chris T.:again taking advantage of his friends proximity he tries a sneaky blow.

Simon N. (GM):miss :(

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+5

(

18

)

+5

=

23

Simon N. (GM):hit! SA

Chris T.:

rolling 2d6+3

(

4

+

1

)

+3

=

8

Simon N. (GM):It had 8!

Chris T.::)

Simon N. (GM):Quagg slays the monster!

You have defeated the ants and conquered the pantry!

Qiviel:Qi shakes out her arm, eyeing the dents in the armour with a frown. "Everyone alright?"

She quickly goes and retrives her spear

Chris T.:He performs the most extravagant low bow so far.

Battle Sister Bronda:"cough Let's catch our breath?"

Chris T.:Before looking at his ruined leg.

Battle Sister Bronda:GM: Short Rest?

Chris T.:"Aye..good thinking."

Qiviel:(How bad of a leg?)

Chris T.:Sounds good. And collect his daggers

(2/10HP)

Simon N. (GM):you'lll los e the +2 ACs of course

Chris T.:orpush onand I'll hang back?

Simon N. (GM):Bronda has 1 slot left to either Shield of Faith or heal

Qiviel:Q lays on hands and gives Quagg 3 hp

Chris T.:"Thank you!"

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d20+2

(

19

)

+2

=

21

Qiviel:she lays hands on herself for the other 2hp

Chris T.:5/10HP "Nowlet's find those girls?"

Simon N. (GM):Bronda's SoF is still up - made Concentration save

Bronda: "You got it!"

Qiviel:Q nods to the locked armory -

Battle Sister Bronda:casts cure wounds on self

Chris T.:Q will sneak up the steps

Battle Sister Bronda:

rolling d8+1

(

5

)

+1

=

6

Qiviel:"Remind me to check that out before we go," she says

Chris T.:Q gives her the thumbs upas he disappears up into the shadowes

Qiviel:Qi waits at the bottom of the steps since she makes a lot of noise :)

Battle Sister Bronda:ok I moved Quagg left to the top floor map - roll Stealth please :)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+7

(

3

)

+7

=

10

Simon N. (GM):Quagg sneaks up, though he does hit a pebble on the way.

He can hear a female voice through the SE door opposite. "Please... I'm not your wife! Just let me go!"

Chris T.:(I very nearly used the Pebble Gnome from White Dwarf's illustration for Quagg)

He creeps backdow "We better hurry!" He describes what he heard.

Simon N. (GM):"OH BUT YOU LIE, MY DEAR! I HAVE FINALLY BROUGHT YOU BACK, JUST AS I HAVE RETURNED FROM LONG SLUMBER!"

OK roll stealth again, 3+ on the die please :)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+3

(

11

)

+3

=

14

Battle Sister Bronda:"This ain't right!"

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Wife?!"

Chris T.:"Hurry ladies! I fear for Miss Jenson's virtue!"

Qiviel:Qi heads up the stairs

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Something tells me it's not her virtue we need to worry about..."

Chris T.:Qu followsher

Battle Sister Praetoria:GM; As you come up the stairs... you can all roll DC 10 Stealth, 2+ successes gets you Surprise

rolling d20+2

(

2

)

+2

=

4

Qiviel:

11

 

 

12

STEALTH (-1)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+7

(

18

)

+7

=

25

Battle Sister Bronda:

rolling d20+1

(

7

)

+1

=

8

Qiviel:Holy bananas, Qi made it :D

Chris T.:hehe

Battle Sister Bronda:Weirdly the good DEX, chain bikini nuns failed while Q in her heavy chain & DEX -1 passed...

Simon N. (GM):Is Q busting the door open?

Qiviel:(That surprised me! )

Yes, shield held high and sword raised, she bursts through. "Release her, fiend!"

Chris T.:Q follows in her wake hoping to getb a sneaky stab in.

Simon N. (GM):"I AM NO FIEND! I AM SIR LORGAS CHANEY, LORD OF CHANEY SHIRE!"

GM: In the decayed master bedroom, the buxom shepherdess is in bed with an armoured skeletal knight who seems outraged at your intrusion.

ok roll init but the two in bed are Surprised

Qiviel:"What lord would hold a woman against her will?"

1

INITIATIVE (-1)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+3

(

12

)

+3

=

15

Qiviel:(really??? a 1 - come on dice!)

Chris T.:Too busy outraging :D

Battle Sister Bronda:

rolling d20+1

(

2

)

+1

=

3

Battle Sister Praetoria:

rolling d20+2

(

17

)

+2

=

19

Chris T.:Wenders slips in behind Q and attempts to slice off his skeletal wedding tackle

Battle Sister Praetoria:

rolling d20+2

(

20

)

+2

=

22

Chris T.:(We have surprise and therefore advantage I think?)

Battle Sister Praetoria:22 for Lorgas

you have advtg while he's Prone

Simon N. (GM):unfortunately he rolled 22

but you should be ok

OK #22 Sir Lorgas yells: "WE ARE ASSAILED! GUARDS - TO ARMS!" and grabs his longsword from the sideboard.

#22 Praetoria

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Guards? Great..."

Qiviel:No Q?

Chris T.::)

Battle Sister Praetoria:Qiviel is on 1

Praetoria attack attack*

rolling 4d20

(

5

+

10

+

12

+

8

)

=

35

Qiviel:I see - I can scroll the tracker down

Chris T.:"Ouch!Watch where you'regoing!"

Battle Sister Praetoria:he's AC 17, she got 14 & 16 - no effect. A ruby ring on his left hand glows red, eldritch.

Simon N. (GM):ooc oh better roll for Jenny

rolling d20

(

13

)

=

13

#15 Quagg

you have advtg in melee as he's still in bed

Chris T.:Can Quagg slip between his friends and land a sneaky blow?

Simon N. (GM):yup

Chris T.:

rolling 2d20kh1 +5

(

9

+

19

)

+5

=

24

Simon N. (GM):Lorgas: "I AM THE RIGHTFUL LORD OF ....URK!"

hit!

Chris T.:"Shield that Sir Roger!"

rolling 2d6+3

(

2

+

2

)

+3

=

7

Then a crafty bonus dagger

Simon N. (GM):"YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!"

Chris T.:

rolling 2d20kh1 +5

(

11

+

7

)

+5

=

16

Simon N. (GM):he deflects with a swift parry, aided by his magic ring.

Jenny: "aaiee!"

Chris T.:done

Simon N. (GM):Judging by the state of Sir Lorgas' nethers you are fairly sure her virtue is intact.

Chris T.:hehe :D

Battle Sister Bronda:"Not your wife, you bad of bones! Go back to your grave!" leaps onto bed

attacks w halberd

rolling 2d20

(

12

+

9

)

=

21

Chris T.:yay

Battle Sister Bronda:16 - miss :(

Chris T.:"Go on, Sister!"

Battle Sister Bronda:That ring is proving decisive....

Chris T.:oh :(

Battle Sister Bronda:#1 Qiviel

Chris T.:(I struggle toread the dice roller properly)

Simon N. (GM):(it's cos I'm too lazy to set up macros)

Qiviel:

12

 

 

20

Longsword (+5)

9Slashing

Simon N. (GM):Hit!

The undead knight rocks back from the powerful blow, ribs cracking.

Qiviel:"Move away, girl," she calls to Jenny.

Chris T.:(Me too :) )

Simon N. (GM):#22 "THE FORCES OF EVIL SHALL NE'ER PREVAIL! GUARDS! SLAY THEM ALL!" You hear clacking sounds...

Chris T.:"Hang on!Isn't he the forces of evil?!"

Simon N. (GM):Matter of perspective I guess...

Chris T.::D

Qiviel:"You do realise you're undead?" Q mutters, then "I'll hold the door. You deal with the skeleton."

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d20+2

(

10

)

+2

=

12

Chris T.:afk 1 min

Simon N. (GM):Skels are on 12. Sir Lorgas stands up.

rolling d4

(

2

)

=

2

Attacks Qiviel

rolling d20+4

(

8

)

+4

=

12

Qiviel:AC 20

Simon N. (GM):2nd attack...

rolling d20+4

(

20

)

+4

=

24

crit :(

Chris T.:ouch

Qiviel:ouch.

Simon N. (GM):

rolling 2d10+2

(

4

+

4

)

+2

=

10

Qiviel:Right. She's down

Simon N. (GM):Qiviel falls

Chris T.:"Oh 'eck!"

Simon N. (GM):#19 Praetoria

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Damnit! Die!"

rolling 2d20

(

16

+

12

)

=

28

20 & 16 - 1 hit

rolling d6+2

(

6

)

+2

=

8

he staggers as she cuts his jaw off, silencing him (2 hp left)

#15 Quagg

Chris T.:Quagg is right beside her going for another sneaky blow. Sword . Sweord then dagger. +5

rolling 2d20

(

18

+

4

)

=

22

sword getshim ! :D

rolling 2d6+3

(

2

+

1

)

+3

=

6

Battle Sister Praetoria:You sever his spine... he collapses, exhaling a dark vapour....

Chris T.:"Ewwww!"

Simon N. (GM):The body of Sir Lorgas Chaney once more lies at peace.

end turn?

Chris T.:He can move up to 25' still?

Simon N. (GM):yup

Chris T.:He ushers poor Miss Jenson into a corner behind him. Done.

Simon N. (GM):Jenny clutches on to Quagg for support.

Battle Sister Bronda:"Don't worry Miss, we're here to save you!"

Simon N. (GM):GM: You notice that the east side of the room has collapsed, making a possible egress route.

Jenny hears the approaching skeletons.

"Aiee!"

Chris T.:Not without Qiviel!"

Simon N. (GM):A skeleton steps in, standing over Qiviel, sees Lorgas lie 'dead', and pauses, puzzled.

"WHAT...?" it says, voice cold as the grave.

Chris T.:"He sleepsoncemore!"

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Wish I'd paid more attention in Turn Undead class..."

Chris T.:"As should you!"

Battle Sister Praetoria:Quagg roll Persuasion please, w advtg

Chris T.:

rolling 2d20

(

9

+

18

)

=

27

Simon N. (GM):"THEN... OUR WORK HERE IS DONE."

Chris T.:"Yes and thank you very much for all your efforts. Sweet dreams..."

Simon N. (GM):The skeleton nods, then sighs and collapses, as do those behind it, clattering back into a heap of moldy old bones.

Chris T.:"There yougo Sister Praetoria. Easy as pie."

Simon N. (GM):Bronda tries to stabilise Qiviel

rolling d20+1

(

6

)

+1

=

7

fail

#1 Qiviel roll Death Save

Qiviel:

rolling d20

(

10

)

=

10

Chris T.:Can Quagg try and help?

Simon N. (GM):Praetoria first

rolling d20

(

5

)

=

5

fail

Quagg's turn in the ICU

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20

(

2

)

=

2

Simon N. (GM):fail

Chris T.:oh bugger

Simon N. (GM):Jenny: "My mother taught me to stop the blood..."

Jenny:

rolling d20

(

16

)

=

16

pass!

Chris T.:yay!

Simon N. (GM):Jenny staunches the bleeding.

Qiviel:(yay, jenny! shepherdess would be used to dealing with all sorts of injuries on the flock)

Battle Sister Bronda:hand on Jenny's shoulder. "Good work, villager!"

yup

Chris T.:Quagg hands her thedusty beadspread

Simon N. (GM):The ruby ring gleams redly on Sir Lorgas' bones.

Chris T.:"That would match yourcloak, Lady Qiviel..."

Simon N. (GM):Jenny is a bit underdressed currently, but recovers her shepherdess dress from under the bed. "Thank you! Thank you all!"

Battle Sister Bronda:"Would have been sooner but we got distracted by some ants..."

Chris T.:Quagg blushes.

"We should search around herebefore we leave. "

Battle Sister Bronda:"Help me get Qiviel on the bed - she'll need time to recover."

Battle Sister Praetoria:"I'll watch over her and Jenny while you two search."

Chris T.:"Stay safe Lady Q. I'll go search."

Battle Sister Bronda:They make unconscious Qiviel comfy.

Chris T.:"C'mon Bronda, stop slacking!" He grins at her

Battle Sister Bronda:"Hey!"

rolling d20+1

(

9

)

+1

=

10

Chris T.:(he'llalso have a bash at unlocking the armoury if he can't find a key)

Battle Sister Bronda:roll Perception Quagg

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+4

(

4

)

+4

=

8

Battle Sister Bronda:"Found a skeleton in a bath!"

Simon N. (GM):No sign of a key

Chris T.:Anything of valueon the bathing skeleton?

Battle Sister Bronda:"nope"

The old barracks - the chest is empty, clearly looted

Quagg roll Perception

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+4

(

18

)

+4

=

22

Simon N. (GM):Not a lot on the top floor - Lorgas sword is rusty but useable - but Quagg finds a secret door.

steps descend

Chris T.:He calls his cigar smoking chum

Before creeping down

(Dark vision 60')

Simon N. (GM):GM an hour of searching has passed so Qiviel awakes on 1 hp

The stairs lead down to a hidden entry/exit door

Qiviel:"Undead" she snarls as she sits up, fumbling for her sword.

Simon N. (GM):Jenny: "It's okay! You're safe!"

Qiviel:She glances around. "Oh good. You're safe," she nods to Jenny. "And Sister Praetoria. The others?"

Chris T.:"You drove them off! Big flashy halo thing. Very impressive."

Battle Sister Praetoria:"Everyone's alive. Quagg killed Sir Lorgas again and persuaded his men to go back to sleep."

Battle Sister Bronda:"Time to search downstairs?"

Chris T.:What do you thin,Keelia? Search the armoury then get Miss Jenson hoome?

Battle Sister Bronda:Jenny: "Yes, please..."

Chris T.:oh and the ants nest :)

Qiviel:(Sounds like a plan if the rest of the area has been searched)

Simon N. (GM):GM: You go downstairs.

Qiviel:Q heaves herself off the bed, straightens her cloak and follow the others.

Chris T.:Quagg pulls out some long hooksand needles and goes to inspect the armoury door lock.#

Simon N. (GM):

rolling d100

(

38

)

=

38

Chris T.:"They're a bit rusty I'm afraid. It's living in a swamp...." He apologises

Simon N. (GM):GM: In the old pantry you find a tiny sketch portrait of a goblin in charcoal on one wall. Nothing else of interest.

The armoury door lock is solid but fairly simple (DC 13 DEX Thieves Tools)

Chris T.:"Did youget your ring, Lady Qiviel?"

he prods and pokes at the lock.

rolling 1d20+5

(

5

)

+5

=

10

Simon N. (GM):It's not opening.

Chris T.:"Drat! Told youthey were a bit rusty."

Qiviel:Q holds up the ring that had been handed over to her. It goes into a pocket for the moment.

Chris T.:"Maybe one of you strong ladies could...?"

Simon N. (GM):GM: Quagg can take 10 on opening the lock.. will take 10 minutes but he'll get a 15 eventually :)

Qiviel:Q moves over - "You want me to pull?"

Chris T.:Quagg is happy todo that.

Simon N. (GM):DC 20 Athletics to break open

Chris T.:If the ladies don't mind?

Qiviel:

19

 

 

10

ATHLETICS (5)

Simon N. (GM):GM: Qiviel bounces off. The nuns finish up searching while Quagg works on the lock... click

Chris T.:(What do the two numbers mean there? 19 and 10?)

Simon N. (GM):if she had advtg or disad useboth

otherwise 1st

Chris T.:ah! Thanks

Any tracks on the floor?

Simon N. (GM):Numerous weapons stand on the racks or have fallen onto the floor. The ones on the rack seem in decent condition, just a bit rusty. Those on the floor are much rustier.

you can both roll perception

Qiviel:Q steps inside and looks around

12

 

 

21

PERCEPTION (1)

Chris T.:

rolling 1d20+4

(

18

)

+4

=

22

Simon N. (GM):Quagg spots the secret door behind Q :)

Chris T.:His grin is wide as he inspects it..

Simon N. (GM):It's not locked, the catch is located (a bent nail) and it swings open revealing the Chaney treasure room...

Chris T.:Cautious in case of traps he enters.

Simon N. (GM):A chest sits on the stone.

no traps attack :)

Chris T.:ready toleap or duck as required..

Simon N. (GM):The chest is locked (DC 15)

Chris T.:He looks sadly at his rusty picksbut gives it a go.

rolling 1d20+5

(

3

)

+5

=

8

Qiviel:"You can do it," Q encourages

Chris T.:"It may take me a few minutes. I can never do it when folks are watching."

Simon N. (GM):GM: 15 minutes later the chest is unlocked...

Qiviel:Q steps outside the door

Simon N. (GM):& you get the treasure :) Chaney Tor Sir Lorgas Chaney's Hoard: 1300 sp, 107 gp, Rabbit Fur Ribbon (24 gp), Leather bound Book (History of Clan Chaney) (27 gp), Carved Wooden Puzzle Box (26 gp), Quaal's Feather Token (fan) (rare, dmg 188)

GM: I need to wrap up by 7.45

Chris T.:Quagg searches the bottom for any secret compartments

Qiviel:(What about that ring from undead Chaney?)

(what was that in the end?)

Chris T.:You have it I thinbk,Keelia?

It matched yourcloak.

Qiviel:(Yes, Qi has it in a pocket currently)

Simon N. (GM):Gathering up the treasure you can return Jenny safely to her happy parents while Qiviel attunes to her new Ring of Protection (+1 AC & +1 Saves)

Qiviel:Nice :)

Chris T.:Nice :)

Simon N. (GM):The Nuns are happy for you to keep the loot - with any donations you'd like to make. :)

Chris T.:And young Jenny home safely just like we promised. I think Quagg has earned a cigar.

(Donate all the silver?)

Simon N. (GM):While Abbess Mara presents Qiviel with a fine roan mare saddle & tack, Bronda lets Quagg have a couple of her Thayan cigars. :)

Chris T.:(Quagg is only little and can'tcarry a lot.)

Qiviel:(I'm fine with that re: silver)

Chris T.:"Thank you my lovely!"

Qiviel:Q bows, "she is lovely." she runs a hand down the mare's neck.

Simon N. (GM):Mara: "Thank you for your aid, and your kind donation." Bronda grins and winks at Quagg - and tousles his hair.

Qiviel:"What you."

* "Thank you"

Simon N. (GM):Mara smiles: "You should name her,milady."

Chris T.:"Remember to let me know if you see any Giant Weasels here abouts!"

Simon N. (GM):OK stopping there - 185 XP esch including loot & quest bonuses.

Battle Sister Bronda:"Weasels. Got it."

Simon N. (GM):Thanks guys! Same time next Friday?

Chris T.:nice! Thanks Simon an excellent adventur. And thanks keelia! We don'tmake a bad team:)

Qiviel:Great game guys, hopefully when Qi levels she'll be a little less useless :D

Simon N. (GM):Level 2 is very different yup!

Qiviel:It's 92 gold each - all the silver to the Sisters, and the fan weapon left over

Chris T.:I'm good for next Friday. Jacktomorrowe?

Simon N. (GM):yup!

bye now!

Qiviel:Next Friday is good for me too.

Night! Have a good weekend!

Simon N. (GM):cool :)

Chris T.:Super! Stay safe Keelia. See you next week and see you tomorrow Simon.

(I'll go lookat the Fan Token now :))

G'night!

Qiviel:See you next week - stay safe :)