[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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Nov 8, 2021 7:07 pm

Nov 8, 2021 7:07 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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You reach the hovel just as a miserable rain turns the night cold and soggy. Jacey stops every few paces to make sure that you haven't been followed. Over all, the girls seems to be quite paranoid—perhaps for good reason, but it's still not clear. Escaping the chapel left you burned and tired, and it's likely gotten you branded as fugitives for killing a man allied with the baron's son, and for refusing to allow Tabbins to return to treatment at the chapel. You'll have to be careful as you continue your ivestigation.

You duck into the structure and find that it seems set up for at least two occupants. "We'll be safe in here," the girl says. "This is where Melchic and I were staying when that man first hired us. But something about him rubbed us the wrong way, so we made sure to only meet him at the chapel, never here. Lady Olond, too. They don't know where I live."

She takes a piece of flint and lights a few twigs under a pot. "Thanks for getting me away from there. I can't work with Lady Olond again."

OOC:

Story Point pool is reset. Anyone who's down Strain should make a Discipline or Cool check.

Nov 9, 2021 4:07 pm

Nov 9, 2021 4:07 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

This is your chance to question the girl about what happened. Go! :)

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Nov 9, 2021 4:46 pm

Nov 9, 2021 4:46 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"She does seem to be a @($!... So what happened down there?"

Rolls

Cool

1 Success, 3 Advantage

Total: 1 Success, 3 Advantage

Hildar Erathnir

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Nov 9, 2021 6:22 pm

Nov 9, 2021 6:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar sighs as they get in from the night air, nodding in agreement with Tronus "Indeed, she seemed very.....insistent. Almost psychotically so." he waits to see what Jacey says in response to Tronus's question.

OOC:

Due to Desperate Recovery I get at least 2 Strain back from that roll.

[ +- ] Current Status

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Rolls

Cool test

2 Advantage

Total: 2 Advantage

Nov 9, 2021 9:35 pm

Nov 9, 2021 9:35 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

The girls seems agitated. "What happened down there... down in the tunnel? Or in the clinic?" She calms down a bit. "The clerics think they're helping. They give us food. They think we're sick, me and Melchic and Lyssie. They think you kidnapped me. But Olond can find me at the clinic—make me go back down the tunnel. That's why I had to get away! I don't want to work with Olond again. But the priests think I'm not thinking straight..."

Hildar Erathnir

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Nov 9, 2021 9:46 pm

Nov 9, 2021 9:46 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar nods and gives a slight smile "Well we're certainly not going to make you do anything you don't want to. Thats why we helped you get away from there. Can you tell us what happened in the tunnels? You don't have to if you don't want to"

Nov 10, 2021 7:55 pm

Nov 10, 2021 7:55 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

A kettle over the fire begins whistling. The girl pours some hot water over a root mixture and takes a sip from the steaming brew. "It all started down in the tunnels, the first afternoon we started working there. Lady Olond asked me, Melchic, and Lyssie to come back after supper. Said she'd give us 10 silver extra to help with something." The girl quietens down for a moment, lost in thought. Then she continues: "She showed us a hole that led into a huge cavern. Said the miners discovered it by accident. But that's where they were. Big, round things. Big enough to fit a man inside. Olond wanted us to move 'em out of there, roll 'em aside so her pipe could go through. It took all four of us to just move one. Felt weird touching it. Made me feel..." She goes silent again. "...Like there's something trying to get me, strangle me, growing inside me."

Nov 11, 2021 8:24 am

Nov 11, 2021 8:24 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr looked surprised as Jacey mentions going back to the tunnels "Did Olond make you go back after you found that... those... eggs?" Nekurr quickly realities he may have let a bit too much slip. The girl probably didn't make the draconic connection yet...

OOC:

I'm assuming it would make sense for Nekurr to think these are dragon eggs. Let me know if that is too much

Rolls

cool 3/3

3 Success, 2 Advantage

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage

Nov 11, 2021 2:20 pm

Nov 11, 2021 2:20 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

No, it's fine!

The girl looks puzzled. "Eggs? Lady Olond said they were just weird rocks and that blowing one up had caused all the trouble. She said they could burn right through you if you weren't careful." She sips her tea and looks at her feet. "But no. We only went down that one day. We moved a bunch of the... things, and then brought one up for Lady Olond. She said she wanted to study it?"

Nov 11, 2021 3:17 pm

Nov 11, 2021 3:17 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Well, aagh, I mean, yeah, could be explosive ... argh, rocks I guess. Though these have some sort of curse that makes you feel like something evil is growing inside you..." Nekurr tries to look nothing like suspicious at all, as he quickly turns to to Hildar "Well, maybe this is something you read in your books?"

OOC:

So we have big, round rocks, enough to fit a man inside, that explode into deadly goop and give out some evil feel at touch. Plus all the drugs Nekurr took telling him there be dragons in the tunnels...

"Wait! what? Did you just say she took one of the rocks... to study? You mean, Dribagge acquisitions... acquired one of these rocks?

OOC:

I smell goatman. I'll roll for knowledge. If it is lore, take the YG, otherwise GG

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Rolls

desperate attempt to dig feline memory!

3 Success

Total: 3 Success

difficulty

2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Nov 11, 2021 9:31 pm

Nov 11, 2021 9:31 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I was going to ask if Hildar could make a Knowledge (Forbidden) test to see if he knows what those 'egg' things are based on Jacey's description lol

Nov 12, 2021 7:53 am

Nov 12, 2021 7:53 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

ahah book stuff = Hildar.. though I have a feeling Nekurr's cat senses are purring

Nov 12, 2021 11:51 am

Nov 12, 2021 11:51 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Jacey seems confused. "I—I don't know. What's Dribbage Acquisitions? We just rolled one of the... rocks over to a cart and brought it up with us." Her voice trembles as she relates the next bit: "We all started feeling bad later the next morning."

OOC:

Hildar can try Knowledge (Forbidden). I'm thinking Hard (PPP) sounds about right, as dragons haven't been seen for hundreds of years now.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Nov 12, 2021 12:10 pm

Nov 12, 2021 12:10 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar ponders the details that Jacey relayed, trying to string all the pieces together.....

OOC:

Going to use Natural talent to re-roll that....better, I'll use the Advantage to get a point of Strain back

[ +- ] Current Status

OOC:

GM edit: We can use Nekurr's assist here, too...

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Rolls

Knowledge Forbidden

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 4 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Advantage

Knowledge Forbidden

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Advantage

boost

1 Advantage

Total: 1 Advantage

Nov 12, 2021 6:24 pm

Nov 12, 2021 6:24 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar and Nekurr both agree that the round objects may very well be dragon eggs, especially when considered in light of Nekurr's vision from Melchic Grimbly. The tunnel area does go right under an ancient battlefield where dragons and the forces of civilization clashed hundreds of years ago. However, the girl's description of the strange feelings, the nightmares, the fear from merely touching the thing? The ancient legends make no mention of such things. But there is the matter of the Cailn Curse—no crops will grow here—so perhaps it's all related somehow?

Nov 15, 2021 8:32 am

Nov 15, 2021 8:32 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Yeah, those rocks... rocks, yes. They don't seem like anything good. You should probably stay away from those rocks. Any rocks really" Nekurr has a flashback of his vision as he remembers that would be the place where dragons died ages ago. Could they have not really died? What does goatman want with the eggs? Is the Baron's son involved in this evil sorcery?

Let's just hope they didn't run out of luck this time... The cleric looks at Tronus and Hildar "So, what now?"

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Nov 15, 2021 7:49 pm

Nov 15, 2021 7:49 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"We should find out how much Olond is in the faction or pocket of the Baron's Son... And how competent he really is. Maybe send word to his dad we're sorry for the additional stress considering but your son may be trying to raise a dragon or concoct an undead one for when he takes over the barony how should we proceed." Tronus mused.

Nov 15, 2021 9:05 pm

Nov 15, 2021 9:05 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

You have heard that Olond frequents a castle tavern nights; might be a place to look for her or rumors of her. Renash is probably harder to get access to (especially as you are now fugitives), but you at least know he's likely to be in the quarters of the castle frequented by the baron's family. The baron himself is away on a diplomatic mission.

Hildar Erathnir

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Nov 16, 2021 9:13 pm

Nov 16, 2021 9:13 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Olond might be the easiest to approach. We could wait somewhere to talk to them once they leave the tavern....the other option is to try to get access to the tunnels and get a look at these other 'rocks' directly."

Nov 17, 2021 7:34 am

Nov 17, 2021 7:34 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Olond would know all we need to know" Nekurr agrees with Hilder "But if she is with the Baron's son, then she may just call the guards on us as soon as she sees us"

Nov 27, 2021 1:24 pm

Nov 27, 2021 1:24 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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You give Jacey firm instructions to stay put. She seems exhausted, and the tea has relaxed her, so she quickly drifts off to sleep. The drizzle outside seems to have gotten worse. If Olond's at the castle tavern, she's probably going to be there for a while until this downpour lets up.

Hildar puts a hand on Tronus and Nekurr and mutters an incantation. Each of you notices the other two shift appearance, features and clothing swirling and churning until they come to resemble those of a nondescript Human man of minor aristocratic stock. You know from your time here at Cailn Castle that in these getups, most people will likely assume you're minor functionaries.

Nekurr asks Fortuna for a quick blessing—getting you to the tavern without getting soaked through—and you make your escape. Sure enough, the rain lets up just long enough for you to make it to the tavern with not more than muddy boots to worry about.

You're surprised to see the tavern itself is actually an extension of the castle mess hall. It's a place you've tended to avoid, since Lady Argus's arrangement with the baron has enabled you to eat in your chambers most nights. The room is cavernous and long, with two parallel seating areas, one by the bar and the other up a short flight of stairs. With the rain outside, the place is fairly packed—the sounds of raucous laughter and hushed conversations alike echo through the rafters, underscored by a jaunty tune played by an Orc maid with a lyre. Many of the tables host parties of castle guards, various workers, and bureaucrats, mostly keeping to their own kind.

Marseen Olond is likely here somewhere.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Nov 27, 2021 6:20 pm

Nov 27, 2021 6:20 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

As they enter and scan the area Hildar quietly says to the other "Remember, don’t wander too far. The mask will only work over a short distance. I’ll stay fairly central so you both can move about as much as possible"

OOC:

The Mask spell has a Range of Short with the additional affect I put on it so I’m hoping if Hildar stays fairly close to the mid point of the two seating areas that it will allow the others more range to move about the place

Nov 28, 2021 3:33 am

Nov 28, 2021 3:33 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr nods as Hildar reminds them of the limitation of his tricks and looks around trying to pick up anyone recognisable from the crowd.

OOC:

Anyone they met or know of? Just screening for the sort of people we’re dealing with and for any potential help

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Tronus Granitebreaker

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Nov 28, 2021 9:46 pm

Nov 28, 2021 9:46 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Tronus frowns, the downside to this is where people look when they're looking at him. He tries to not lock his jaw since there here to get something accomplished and he pushes the anger down into his belly to stoke his actions as he starts to scan around him.

Nov 29, 2021 3:20 am

Nov 29, 2021 3:20 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think as seasoned inquisitors, you would have gotten a physical description of Marseen Olond.

It doesn't take long to spot Marseen Olond: According to folks you've spoken to, she's a middle-aged Gnome with braided brown hair, fancy dress, and hard eyes. The bureaucrat sits at a table on the elevated level but still close to the bar. She's with a slight Catfolk with striped white fur, and the Catfolk seems to be going through a serious tongue-lashing.

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Nov 29, 2021 3:23 pm

Nov 29, 2021 3:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Tronus notices the situation with whom they're wanting to figure out somethings about and nods in her direction. "Let us try and get closer..." Tronus states to the others so they can attempt to listen in.

Nov 29, 2021 10:34 pm

Nov 29, 2021 10:34 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

is white a cat I would know about?

Nov 30, 2021 3:31 am

Nov 30, 2021 3:31 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Nekurr might know the Catfolk... for a Story Point! ;)

Is Tronus trying to hide his attempt to eavesdrop? If so, make a group Cool check (YYYG+B) vs. Hard upgraded (RPP), with two boosts for the crowd and the situation. If not, you're either discovered, or all you get is what's below:

"I won't tolerate such incompetence again, you hear? Shape up or ship out! You get me?"

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Nov 30, 2021 4:32 pm

Nov 30, 2021 4:32 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Rolls... Update Forgot to actually add roll.

Last edited November 30, 2021 4:34 pm

Rolls

Hard Cool Check

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 2 Advantage

Dec 1, 2021 2:02 am

Dec 1, 2021 2:02 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

why not? Flipped the SP :D

Dec 1, 2021 2:47 am

Dec 1, 2021 2:47 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Remember to tell me how you're using the advantage! :)

While Hildar orders drinks from the bar, Tronus and Nekurr manage to mill about near the raised platform, just under where Olond is browbeating the Catfolk—just close enough not to lose the benefit of the Mask spell. As you get closer, Nekurr recognizes the Catfolk as Meez Gerian, a regular at some of the gambling halls near (and in) the castle. The Catfolk's always struck Nekurr as by-the-book and straight-laced, but he seems to use gambling to let off steam. If Olond's his boss, you can understand why.

"I tell you, Meez—if you let one more guildmember into my office, it's curtains for you! You hear me? And if those guild boys want to spread rumors about me, I'll fight fire with fire. Lord Renash would never tolerate such incompetence in a secretary. Now get out of my sight!"

Gerian stays dumbstruck for a moment. He stands up without saying a word, tears streaming down his face. He turns and descends the staircase right by where you are standing, headed for the exit. Meanwhile, Olond pouts at her table.

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Dec 1, 2021 1:24 pm

Dec 1, 2021 1:24 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

How about two additional pieces of insight into the situation? Maybe Meez mutters a thing or two when shooed away?

Dec 1, 2021 2:10 pm

Dec 1, 2021 2:10 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

As Gerian passes, you hear him mutter, "Like Renash knows what's going on! Those drifters... They're cursed! Maybe the tax office is hiring..."

Dec 1, 2021 10:35 pm

Dec 1, 2021 10:35 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

looks like olond is not in a good mood. You guys want to press it or follow the cat?

Nekurr let’s hildar know who the cat folk is

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Dec 2, 2021 8:08 pm

Dec 2, 2021 8:08 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"N-err, you're the chatterbox which one's easier talking to a disgruntled catfolk and calming them down or a short grizzled little hag assisting the Baron's son either knowingly or unknowingly in endeavors that will doom and possibly kill us all? Also this stuff is shite." Tronus leans into his associate to ask candidly watching the catfolk and hedging their options.

Dec 2, 2021 10:22 pm

Dec 2, 2021 10:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Well… I don’t know much about hags… but it looks like we may have to fight our way out unless Hildar here can get us out again…" Nekurr looks nervously at Marseen. "I bet I know where Meez is going now. May be easier after he lets some steam off with Fortuna’s help "

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Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 3, 2021 12:18 am

Dec 3, 2021 12:18 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar ponders matters for a moment "Well, we’re here now and Olond isn’t currently occupied so if we did want to speak to her without attracting too much attention now seems the best time to do it….might not get as good an Oportunity as this again."

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Dec 3, 2021 1:40 am

Dec 3, 2021 1:40 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"To recap she chewed the catfolk out since they let in miners that came in to protest about the work conditions. She likely said to sod off.
That didn't sit well with the miners so they're spreading the word about the shakiness of the job and workers being injured and driven mad by what's down there, and she may or may not have a dragon egg that'll hatch something alive or dead or opt to tap into it for something powerful?" Tronus states, "So what's our cover since we aren't us and what are you two thinking of asking so I know what to do if thinks go sideways."

Dec 3, 2021 2:15 am

Dec 3, 2021 2:15 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Loving the IC negotiation. :)

As you quietly debate what to do, Olond shouts out, "Tavern wench! Another ale! And make sure it's cold this time!"

Dec 3, 2021 3:27 am

Dec 3, 2021 3:27 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Could we be…" Nekurr stops as soon as he starts. Seeing the others’ curious looks he continues, unsure if it can even be done "Well … you see… if we were baron’s scholars here to … see the "cargo"… she may even help us with the egg issue"

OOC:

This would work with Nera, but I don’t think anyone left has deception/cunning… I could buy a lot of points since I have 85xp unused (it was going to end quick ;) ) . But Hildar is actually a "scholar" so he could throw random book knowledge to impress the lady. I also have deep pockets so could possibly find some baronial letter from an old job or something like that?

Last edited December 3, 2021 3:31 am

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Dec 3, 2021 1:19 pm

Dec 3, 2021 1:19 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I'll leave it up to your discretion. Tronus isn't really the cunning type unless it involves slapping to distract from the lack of bamboozling ability.

Dec 3, 2021 2:11 pm

Dec 3, 2021 2:11 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

As you have probably sussed out, she's a major player in all this, so she's not going to be a cakewalk no matter what approach you take. Go ahead and make your approach (either as scholars, or something else), and I'll give you a check difficulty. Her Motivations will also play a large role; you've probably ascertained by now that she 1) wants to resolve the labor dispute, and 2) has anger issues.

Dec 6, 2021 2:53 pm

Dec 6, 2021 2:53 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So what's it gonna be? What's the cover story?

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 9, 2021 11:46 pm

Dec 9, 2021 11:46 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar turns to Nekur "How about we say we've heard a rumour that something was uncovered in the tunnel dig? Keep the details about who we actually are light but if she presses we can say I am a scholar from Nornholt who has a particular interest in artefacts from around the Third Darkness?" he looks to the others for any input....

Dec 10, 2021 9:21 am

Dec 10, 2021 9:21 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr nods and prays that Fortuna keeps the woman's anger at bay.

OOC:

going to augment hildar and nekurr for the social showdown

ah! 2 triumphs! she is enthralled by fake hildar's brilliant scholarly mind! maybe not... let me think of something

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Rolls

augmnet extra target

5 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Triumph, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Threat, 2 Triumph

Dec 12, 2021 6:15 pm

Dec 12, 2021 6:15 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Wow! So, Hildar and Nekurr are both augmented. You can spend 1 Triumph to augment Tronus, too, if you want. I'll let you burn both Triumphs to essentially Curse Olond, making her roll 1 fewer green on all her checks (or lowering your difficulty to target her). Or use 1 or both Triumphs for narrative effects.

Dec 12, 2021 6:44 pm

Dec 12, 2021 6:44 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

so if i boost tronus, then I can't curse olond right?

Well, cursing her is better overall, but if everyone is boosted, we can have her slip out something vital...

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Dec 13, 2021 1:12 am

Dec 13, 2021 1:12 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I'd curse Olond instead of trying to boost Tronus, who would likely be offensive regardless of what he says.

Dec 13, 2021 9:27 am

Dec 13, 2021 9:27 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

that's decided then :D

Go Hildar!

Lord Elmus

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 13, 2021 11:44 pm

Dec 13, 2021 11:44 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar nods, takes a deep breath, and heads towards Olond's table. As he approaches he smiles "Would you happen to be one Marseen Olond? I was hoping to run into you, might I take a seat" before she can really say anything he sits.

Lord Elmus

Dec 14, 2021 3:09 am

Dec 14, 2021 3:09 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Just before Hildar approaches, Olond lays her head on the table and bangs it subtly. She's obviously feeling dejected about something—perhaps due to a jolt from Lady Fortuna?

As Hildar in his noble guise approaches, she looks up, sees Hildar's fake duds, and snaps into another register. "Ah... Sit down, Sir. Have a seat."

OOC:

Hiding whether she sees through the illusion or not. (She gets a boost since she knows the people of the castle pretty well, but she's cursed, so she dropped a die.) But you did get 2 threat to use. How would you like to use them?

A social roll will come into play once Hildar makes his pitch.

Rolls

Vigilance to detect illusion (upgraded w/SP)

Lord Elmus

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 15, 2021 12:21 am

Dec 15, 2021 12:21 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar nods in thanks "My thanks, I am very glad to find you here I must admit. There is a matter I wished to discuss....forgive me, my name is Araster Elmus. I am a scholar of sorts provisionally based in Nornholt but I mostly travel to areas that might aid my research into....certain subjects." he glances about as if worried he might be overheard and then leans in closer dropping his voice a touch "I have heard a rumour that something has been found in the digging works that are underway here, something that is very odd and very old." he pauses waiting to see the reaction from Marseen.....

Lord Elmus

Dec 15, 2021 2:52 am

Dec 15, 2021 2:52 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

With the curse on her, that's Deception with a RRR difficulty. You can spend her 2 threat to get a boost if you wish. Did Nekurr invest in Deception? This could be a group check if he and Tronus pitch in. That would yield +1 boost, as well, assuming Nekurr provides the ranks in Deception. As it stands, the pitch itself will net you 2 boosts and 2 setbacks of motivations.

You also suffer 2 strain for every social check on her due to one of her abilities.

The woman seems to consider the offer. Her reputation precedes her, bringing a bead of sweat to Hildar's brow as he awaits an answer...

Lord Felin

Dec 15, 2021 8:49 am

Dec 15, 2021 8:49 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Lord Felin

mcneils5 says:

he glances about as if worried he might be overheard and then leans in closer dropping his voice a touch

Nekurr copies Lord Elmus from a distance, playing the role of the scholar's charming bodyguard... or spy, or something he hopes he doesn't have to take too far...

Dec 15, 2021 4:23 pm

Dec 15, 2021 4:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Just need a check! Hildar's Augmented.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 15, 2021 5:58 pm

Dec 15, 2021 5:58 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So Hildar has no ranks in Deception so would be at base 2 G for his Cunning +1 for being Augmented…..going to flip a Story Point to make that 1xY 2 x G unless Nekurrs ranks count (not sure how many ranks in Deception they have though)

Dec 15, 2021 7:27 pm

Dec 15, 2021 7:27 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

mcneils5 says:

OOC:

So Hildar has no ranks in Deception so would be at base 2 G for his Cunning +1 for being Augmented…..going to flip a Story Point to make that 1xY 2 x G unless Nekurrs ranks count (not sure how many ranks in Deception they have though)

OOC:

Looks like none of you has any ranks in Deception, and all of you have Cunning 2. So your pool looks right, unless CESN wants to drop a bunch of unspent XP into Deception as discussed on p. 2 of this thread.

Missing the roll won't necessarily end the encounter, but it will be a "fail forward" situation. :)

Lord Elmus

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Dec 15, 2021 7:30 pm

Dec 15, 2021 7:30 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Here goes then…right….not sure what to do with that lot - 2 advantages to pick up on a flaw of hers, the Triumph to learn a "motivating facet" of her (both those from the table on page 121 of the core book…if they don’t fly for this just say and I’ll try to think of another use for them). Last advantage to pass a boost down onto our next check.

Lord Elmus

Last edited December 15, 2021 7:36 pm

Rolls

Deception

2 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 2 Failure, 1 Threat, 1 Despair

Total: 3 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Despair

Dec 15, 2021 8:25 pm

Dec 15, 2021 8:25 pm

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SavageBob says:

So your pool looks right, unless CESN wants to drop a bunch of unspent XP into Deception as discussed on p. 2 of this thread.

OOC:

If we're pooling I can do that. I'm a bit busy so I won't spend XP on anything else soon :(

triumph: she's madly in love with this dashing young noble. despair: she is married to a very jealousy and big guy? 😂

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Dec 16, 2021 2:57 pm

Dec 16, 2021 2:57 pm

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OOC:

OK, Flaw: Anger.

Desire: Get the damned tunnel project completed.

Despair: She puts two and two together and associates you with... you kidnapping Jacey Tabbins (from her point of view).

The Gnome turns a bright shade of red as she emits a noise halfway between a gurgle and a growl. "Enough with the tall tales, Araster Elmus." Her voice is a low purr, like she's barely able to hold in her ire. Her tone suggests she doesn't buy your story, at least not completely. "So you lot must be the ones who hired those thugs to kidnap my worker, the Human girl?" She pounds a fist on the table. "That girl needs professional help! Whatever she's told you, it's the delusions of a poor girl who doesn't have what it takes to work underground. You wasted your money, Lord Elmus. Now if you don't mind, I'd like to finish my supper in peace. I've got a tunnel to complete—which is my only priority!"

OOC:

Sticking with the story Changing tact?

Lord Elmus

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Dec 17, 2021 1:39 am

Dec 17, 2021 1:39 am

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Hildar blinks for a moment and then his face hardens "And Mr Barnpuddle? I’m sure he’s faking the affliction he’s under because he also ‘doesn’t have what it takes’….yes, the green skin and puddles of puss coming off him I’m sure are just signs that he’s just a layabout trying to dodge work" he takes a breath to try and calm himself but he’s obviously still quite worked up

Lord Elmus

Lord Felin

Dec 17, 2021 8:14 am

Dec 17, 2021 8:14 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Lord Felin

OOC:

Going to try to calm down everyone

Nekurr notices the tension rapidly increasing and smoothly approaches. "Evening my good lady." he starts. Though he would be more into getting out of there as soon as possible, he forces a nice a human smile. "I see that you were put in a quite the predicament. You should write an angry letter to the management. It's beyond belief they would treat a lady such as yourself like this in this day and age. But you see..." Nekurr stops to take a deep "mental" breath, trying to not freak out.

"... we are here to help. The tunnel can only be complete if you find willing workers. And that, my good lady, you can only get if remove those... old artifacts are safely removed. I can't image anyone going down there again if another accident were to happen, can you?"

OOC:

Ok, not sure if suggesting she puts focus her flaw elsewhere works. Not sure if Probing Question applies with it framed this way.

Appealing to her desire with reason. + curse + boost + Knack for it (Charm)

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Rolls

charm

4 Success, 3 Advantage

Total: 4 Success, 3 Advantage

difficulty

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 4 Failure, 3 Threat, 1 Despair

Total: 2 Failure, 2 Threat, 1 Despair

Dec 17, 2021 2:54 pm

Dec 17, 2021 2:54 pm

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OOC:

OK, let's treat this as social combat. What's your goal from her? Some things to keep in mind:

By social combat rules, failed social checks cost you 2 strain. She has an ability that makes any social check on her (successful or not) cost you 2 strain. Therefore, failing a social check on her (as Hildar did) costs you 4 strain.

You have her Flaw (Anger) and Desire (Finish the tunnel).

In this case, Nekurr suffers 2 strain, but you end up with a success (she'll calm down—and your Probing Question comes into play), and 1 advantage. How do you want to use that before the despair comes into play?

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Dec 17, 2021 3:20 pm

Dec 17, 2021 3:20 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

probably best to heal the one strain I had since she's going to be tough...we're getting very desperate here :s

what we want? The egg I guess :D though I would settle for her cooperation

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Dec 23, 2021 1:19 am

Dec 23, 2021 1:19 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Tronus fake nurses his tankard eyeing the area around them.

Hildar Erathnir

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Dec 23, 2021 9:40 am

Dec 23, 2021 9:40 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

CESN says:

OOC:

probably best to heal the one strain I had since she's going to be tough...we're getting very desperate here :s

what we want? The egg I guess :D though I would settle for her cooperation

OOC:

Access down in the mine would be good, maybe going on the line we may be able to help sort her problem down there and get things moving again?

Dec 23, 2021 1:54 pm

Dec 23, 2021 1:54 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

1 strain recovered by Hildar for the advantage.

Despair = she intuits Nekurr's Desire Motivation.

"I had willing workers. They were being tended to by the clerics... Until your ruffians kidnapped one of them!" Her redness seems to dissipate a tad. "Now, Lord 'Felin,' you seem like an ambitious type. I am too. So if you want this conversation to go any further, you best start telling me what your endgame is. Who do you work for? And why should I even talk to you when your muscle attacked my men and stole one of my workers?"

OOC:

That's 6 strain on Nekurr due to another special ability (+4 when she uses a Desire against you).

2 advantage = she also learns Nekurr's Flaw.

[ +- ] Social Combat!

Rolls

Coercion + Story Point vs. Discipline

3 Success, 6 Advantage, 1 Failure, 4 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 2 Advantage

Lord Felin

Dec 23, 2021 5:19 pm

Dec 23, 2021 5:19 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Lord Felin

OOC:

holy 6 strain! she's worse than Tronus on a rant!
could I avoid that with a Clever Retort? 2 threats would cancel her advs. It would mostly allows me to dodge the "who you work for question"

"Well, I'm not sure how much willing the girls was with or without clerics. And, t be fair we acted on self defense, but none of that really matters. It's all behind now that we found we have aligned interests." Nekurr rebukes Marseen, trying to keep it together under the woman's imposing presence.

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Dec 23, 2021 5:59 pm

Dec 23, 2021 5:59 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

You can use Clever Retort to wipe out her 2 advantage, yes. That will keep your Flaw concealed, but it won't let you dodge the 6 strain, since those are related to her successes & special abilities. As you may have ascertained, she's a formidable social adversary!

I'll pause briefly in case Tronus or Hildar wants to take a crack at her. She's seen through your cover story, and now wants to know whom you work for. However, at least your mask spell seems to be holding up.

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Dec 25, 2021 4:34 pm

Dec 25, 2021 4:34 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Not to state the obvious but she did just point out she's behind schedule and getting more desperate as time passes. I'm sure her employer is one who enjoy the steady progression towards nothing being done for an additional span of time. That's leverage worthy. Also the fact one scrawny girl not works causes the whole operation to stop... well I'm sure that detail should be left out of her reports." Tronus stops and points out from behind the other two.

OOC:

I'll use my Clever Retort then.

Dec 26, 2021 2:38 am

Dec 26, 2021 2:38 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Nekurr used Clever Retort to wipe out her 2 advantage. Are you also using it, to give her 2 Threat? If so, what do you want to use those threat for?

Also, Merry Christmas!

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Dec 26, 2021 8:30 pm

Dec 26, 2021 8:30 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Would strain work? If not I guess there's her slipping up or a setback die for two threat no?

Dec 27, 2021 3:14 am

Dec 27, 2021 3:14 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Yep, strain works. She'll suffer 2 for Tronus's quip.

You can tell that the last couple barbs stung. Olond wipes her brow with a tavern napkin and forces a smile. "My dear gentlemen, I'm not sure what you think you know about the situation with the miners or the refugee workers. But I can assure you that you're sorely mistaken." You get the sense she's gone into public-relations mode. She points to Hildar, apparently thinking him the leader. "Mr. Barnpuddle's mining accident was a tragedy, but we still haven't ruled out carelessness or sabotage by a disgruntled guild member." Now she turns to Nekurr and Tronus. "As for the refugees, they were out of work and homeless before I employed them. And the three getting treatment at St. Durvin's were victims of guild targeting. Their care is being paid for by my company. So all I want is for you to get your co-conspirators to return that poor girl to the clerics' custody—for her own good. Now, unless you can provide me with a labor force to continue excavating the Dribbage Water Tunnel, I don't believe we have anything further to discuss."

OOC:

1 advantage to notice something important (namely, that Tronus is shorter than his illusory disguise)...

She pauses a moment, then looks at Tronus. "Why don't you look me in the eye? What are you staring off over my head for?"

[ +- ] Social Combat!

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OOC:

3 strain to Hildar. I'll use the Triumph to have her intuit Hildar's Desire (so she has his and Nekurr's now). Will use 1 advantage to give Hildar a setback on his next check. And 1 advantage to have her notice something important.

Rolls

Deception on Hildar

4 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph

Lord Felin

Dec 27, 2021 11:22 am

Dec 27, 2021 11:22 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Lord Felin

Nekurr looks at Hildar, an slightly at Tronus, though he is too afraid look directly at the dwarf. "We could tell out co-conspi... ahem collaborators to investigate the possibility of sabotage I guess. " this, obviously might imply giving up the girl, which he wasn't very comfortable doing. Turning back to Marseen "I mean, they would need access to the company's reports and the mines themselves, but once the tunnels are independently cleared of any danger, I'm sure you would have no trouble finding the workforce to finish the job. Wouldn't that make your employer happier?"

OOC:

Since she is diplomatic now, I'll charm her with 4 sunny yellows! the idea is to get access to the files and the tunnel as independent investigators (our real selves :D). Ideally, we can hold off giving up the girl until the mine situation is solved (maybe that would be advantages?).

Not sure if Probing Question, but I added and implication on her stress levels being reduced (flaw?) if she collaborates

OOC:

GM edit: Motivations.

Last edited December 27, 2021 11:23 am

Rolls

puppy eyes (4/4 charm + boost)

6 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 6 Success, 1 Threat

Motivations

1 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Failure

Total: 3 Advantage

Dec 27, 2021 11:23 am

Dec 27, 2021 11:23 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I guess that threat is having to give u the girl... well, St Durvis are not the worse ... :D

Dec 27, 2021 2:01 pm

Dec 27, 2021 2:01 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

What a roll! Your approach sounds more like Negotiation, though -- Let us clear the tunnel for you, and you can get the project back up and running. Charm would be more appropriate if you're appealing to her better nature: "For the sake of the workers, you must ensure the location is safe!" or something. Let me know if you want to change tact slightly. The other option is to keep the current approach, spend a Story Point, and just re-roll that last yellow as a green. It's likely the roll will still succeed.

Dec 27, 2021 2:22 pm

Dec 27, 2021 2:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

What a roll! Your approach sounds more like Negotiation, though -- Let us clear the tunnel for you, and you can get the project back up and running. Charm would be more appropriate if you're appealing to her better nature: "For the sake of the workers, you must ensure the location is safe!" or something. Let me know if you want to change tact slightly. The other option is to keep the current approach, spend a Story Point, and just re-roll that last yellow as a green. It's likely the roll will still succeed.

OOC:

True, I thought of it after rolling :( That will be a nit worse then... so I'll buy negotiation to lv 3 and then lv 4. that's 35XP from my 85 pool!?

I think negotiation is a nice "counter" to her diplomacy. It feels like the best compromise action to take.So I think I lost two successes then

Last edited December 27, 2021 2:23 pm

Rolls

Secret Roll

that was the wrong color

Dec 27, 2021 6:51 pm

Dec 27, 2021 6:51 pm

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OOC:

Perfect! You end up inflicting 7 strain on her, with 2 advantage to spare. Thoughts on that? (Don't forget the 2 strain you suffer for using a social skill on her.)

She's at a point where she's willing to compromise. I'll reveal her suggestion once we resolve the 2 advantage.

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Dec 27, 2021 8:13 pm

Dec 27, 2021 8:13 pm

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OOC:

if possible I think keeping the kid out of this until the matter is settled is a good use of adv

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Dec 28, 2021 2:11 am

Dec 28, 2021 2:11 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Well if negotiating same difficulty? That's in Tronus wheelhouse territory.

Dec 28, 2021 3:00 pm

Dec 28, 2021 3:00 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Asking for company records seems to set the Gnome off. "Make up your minds, lads! You say you can clear the tunnel of danger, but now you're asking for company records? Who the Ynferneal do you work for exactly? How do I know you aren't trying to sabotage the project? Now enough with the run-around! I've half a mind to report you to the castle watch for harassment!"

OOC:

Her blues are for various of Nekurr's Motivations, and for the fact that she actually has the wherewithal and connections to follow through on her threat. She'll recover 3 1 strain for the advantage.

The big issue with further checks on her are that y'all keep changing your requests, and she suspects your interests are actively aligned against hers since she's associated you with your non-masked selves who took Jacey. You wanted her eggs, and she denied having any. Then you wanted to help clear the tunnel, but now you're asking for access to company records. She has no idea who you work for, and she thinks you're actively working against her, so she has no reason to cooperate with such demands regardless of how well you roll.

So, a further Negotiation check would indeed be RRR vs. her, but you'll need to ask for something she'd be willing to actually give up. Access to the tunnels under guard might work. Unrestricted access to the tunnels or to company records is likely to be denied, short of a Triumph and some convincing arguments.

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OOC:

Forgot a purple for Nekurr being Augmented.

Rolls

Coercion + SP vs. Nekurr

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 3 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Advantage

purple

2 Threat

Total: 2 Threat

Dec 28, 2021 3:14 pm

Dec 28, 2021 3:14 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

The big issue with further checks on her are that y'all keep changing your requests, and she suspects your interests are actively aligned against hers since she's associated you with your non-masked selves who took Jacey. You wanted her eggs, and she denied having any. Then you wanted to help clear the tunnel, but now you're asking for access to company records. She has no idea who you work for, and she thinks you're actively working against her, so she has no reason to cooperate with such demands regardless of how well you roll.

OOC:

ahah sorry. probably not too clear. I meant the records about the accident, so we can learn from their insight when doing our own investigation/cleaning the tunnels. Not the full company records. So I meant to ask for access to the mines (she seems to be ok with that) and any relevant information available about what we will find inside, which I suppose will be in some accident/operation report. Though I can see these being classified as there be dragons.

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Dec 28, 2021 6:06 pm

Dec 28, 2021 6:06 pm

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OOC:

Ah, gotcha. Well, let's see what Tronus can pull out. He can set the parameters for the tunnel visit with a Negotiation check, within reason of what a paranoid bureaucrat would agree to. You might even request that your "co-conspirators" be allowed to access the tunnels so you don't have to maintain the mask spell past this scene!

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Dec 29, 2021 4:40 pm

Dec 29, 2021 4:40 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

[ +- ] WIP

"We'd want to know how much was spent and on what to assess if your project is hemorrhaging funds before coming in to assist, we can talk about things back and forth all day but this needs done now, not later and we're offering a possible solution since we have a shared goal. You're also giving us the run around. If you pay less for work the quality will go down as well it's for a long term asset which you're not going to want to spend a lot more to maintain but if you start off with cheap shoddy labor.... Obviously we're not doing it for free or cheap and definitely out of just good nature we possess and you wanting to complete this project is probably for more than occupational efficiency such as personal gain or other reasons as well. If you'd like us to walk now because you have a viable solution and a goal in place that will yield results eventually we can always step out of this and watch from the sidelines. For us there's still a profit for us either way. If we put our people on this, running around in a dirty hole in the ground obviously isn't our thing, and you're going to 'guard' or Sheppard them around with pointy sticks I'd like to know what you're offering for a solution and resolution... if it's just a thanks well..." Tronus states before he nods in the direction of the door, "We can 'watch' I guess I'm sure everything is going to be fine, under control, and working as intended..." he states with an uninterested shrug.

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Dec 31, 2021 10:24 am

Dec 31, 2021 10:24 am

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OOC:

ahah I can see tronus replying that, though after she threaten with reporting us to the guards... not sure what she needs is really a little dwarven love 😅

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Jan 5, 2022 2:31 am

Jan 5, 2022 2:31 am

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OOC:

Sure, roll it up, Remnant. But threatening to cut her out is actually Coercion, so you'll need to roll that difficulty instead, RRP. And failure is going to escalate her distrust/antagonism toward you. Arguably, success will, too.

(By the way, sorry for the delay! Huge winter storm here (by my area's standards) that cut out power for 16 hours, but all good now).

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Jan 5, 2022 7:07 pm

Jan 5, 2022 7:07 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Hmm changed it up a bit then instead of just verbal backhands.

Jan 5, 2022 8:14 pm

Jan 5, 2022 8:14 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Looks good; now it's back in Negotiation territory. Sounds like the pitch is to offer labor to her. Labor by whom? You three in your masked form? And what do you want in return? Just access to the tunnel and her financial records? Just clarify (for me) some concrete demands and roll Negotiation.

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Jan 6, 2022 11:45 am

Jan 6, 2022 11:45 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think at a physical table we'd talk it out, sometimes the holidays and async playing is rough for an onthefly plan. Depends on how much she's over budget, how much she's paid out for labor, there's the miner's guild which is the baseline for budget but she's cutting corners on cost. That might give us some funds to indirectly spend for the solution. But what we want out of things I think would be a group decision, Besides if I'm playing an ahole noble type that is a bit crash and shady... well I can think of a way to save on labor.

Jan 6, 2022 2:16 pm

Jan 6, 2022 2:16 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

]Looks good; now it's back in Negotiation territory. Sounds like the pitch is to offer labor to her. Labor by whom? You three in your masked form? And what do you want in return? Just access to the tunnel and her financial records? Just clarify (for me) some concrete demands and roll Negotiation.

OOC:

for me is mostly to understand what happened. so access to the tunnels for our unmasked selves and any information she has on the dragon eggs and accident. All else is bonus :D

I'd say minimum we want access and all information regarding what's in those tunnels (maybe who's involved in it). We will convince the mines/refugees to work again once we know that it is safe, so she can have her labor.

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Jan 7, 2022 11:12 am

Jan 7, 2022 11:12 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

CESN says:

SavageBob says:

]Looks good; now it's back in Negotiation territory. Sounds like the pitch is to offer labor to her. Labor by whom? You three in your masked form? And what do you want in return? Just access to the tunnel and her financial records? Just clarify (for me) some concrete demands and roll Negotiation.

OOC:

for me is mostly to understand what happened. so access to the tunnels for our unmasked selves and any information she has on the dragon eggs and accident. All else is bonus :D

I'd say minimum we want access and all information regarding what's in those tunnels (maybe who's involved in it). We will convince the mines/refugees to work again once we know that it is safe, so she can have her labor.

OOC:

Agreed, anything else we can get would be a bonus but that would be the minimum Hildar would like to walk away with

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Jan 10, 2022 4:56 pm

Jan 10, 2022 4:56 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think we have a quorum via the discussion in OoC so what's the difficulty? Since we have Story Points I figure I'd ask.

Jan 10, 2022 5:23 pm

Jan 10, 2022 5:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

RRRR. You're rolling YYYY, I think, combining you and Nekurr's stats—I forget which one of you is current Augmented, but you're Presence 4, and he's Presence 3 with 4 ranks in Negotiation. So roll YYYY and take 2 boosts for assistance from allies. I'll add in her Motivations afterward.

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Jan 10, 2022 7:24 pm

Jan 10, 2022 7:24 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Ok, the high and lows with this little lady... might as well flip a story point too...

OOC:

GM edit: Motivations.

Rolls

Negotiation Extreme Check with Knack for it in Negotiation

3 Success, 11 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 8 Advantage

Motivations

4 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Advantage

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Jan 10, 2022 7:42 pm

Jan 10, 2022 7:42 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Well poop gotta redownload a book to look up what you can spend 10 adv on... EotE. On a side note Tronus was looking down at her in his RP for a reason I guess. Left biting her handkerchief on the lets make a deal floor.

Jan 14, 2022 3:22 pm

Jan 14, 2022 3:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

She stands up from the table, making her still a full two heads shorter than any of your masked forms. "Fine then. We have a deal." She shakes Tronus's hand, forcing the Dwarf to mentally account for where that's supposed to be on his taller frame. "I don't like your tactics, but I have to admire your nerve: Sending your goons to kidnap my labor force so your own people get back in! Hah!" She shakes her head and chuckles. "Come by my office first thing in the morning and we'll sign the contract. Or send your proxies, and we can head straight to the tunnel after that. Don't worry; I'll alert the guard and the clerics that Dribbage Acquisitions won't be pressing charges against them for that stunt at the chapel." She wipes her hands on her apron and turns to leave. "As for you getting access to some kind of artifacts or hoohahs, I don't know what you expect to find other than dirt, dirt, and more dirt. But sure thing. Now if you'll excuse me..."

She throws a few silvers on the table, thanks the barkeeps, and leaves the tavern.

OOC:

Anything you want to do before going to the office the next morning?

Hildar Erathnir

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Jan 14, 2022 3:51 pm

Jan 14, 2022 3:51 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

After she leaves Hildar lets out a breath he was holding "Well....that could have gone worse...."

OOC:

Nothing from Hildar other than to get a good nights sleep....he's running pretty hot from a Strain perspective, 14 out of 16 lol

Lord Felin

Jan 15, 2022 8:59 pm

Jan 15, 2022 8:59 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Lord Felin

That went... well... Nekurr thinks to himself as the volatile dwarf concedes without anyone's bones needing to be broken. "Thank you for your cooperation. Tomorrow we're busy with other businesses, but we can send our men. They like to get their hand dirty more than we do." he adds, trying to look like a nobleman who never did any manual labor. "We don't expect them to find anything, but if there is anything inside those mines, it should be thoroughly instigated for the safety of the workers"

OOC:

yeah, im ok with moving on

Tronus Granitebreaker

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Jan 18, 2022 10:45 am

Jan 18, 2022 10:45 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

After she leaves, "I think it went as best as we can expect, cheer up, I didn't even have to mention the uptick in agriculture for the area would reduce the price of grain possibly causing to targets on her back. One for affect market and price manipulation and the second being seen as an entity trying to increase their military powerbase. Both are subject to bouts of sabotage or assassination in even mundane peaceful times. Now lets finish this shite beer and get out of here." Tronus says and smiles, "And if she thought that was playing dirty just wait till she see's my minions smirking face on the morrow..."

OOC:

Going for an Inspiring Rhetoric (although probably a bit dark although true).

Jan 20, 2022 3:22 am

Jan 20, 2022 3:22 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I like the Inspiring Rhetoric idea, but your next scene isn't until the following morning, so I'm happy to restore everyone to full Strain. Do you want to make a roll for before you go into Olond's office, though? Same goes for any Augments you all want to pull off.

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Olond's amnesty for your unmasked selves seems to have gone into effect, as you get no flack from the castle guard—other than some dirty looks. You spend a fitful night back in your own skins and own beds. Tomorrow will be an important day: You'll be descending into this water tunnel to see firsthand what all the fuss is about. Is it dragons left over from the Third Darkness? Something worse?

Olond's instructions were to meet her at the castle office for Dribbage Acquisitions. You head back to the office in the administrative wing of the castle and find Olond's Catfolk secretary hunched over a desk. "Ah, yes," the creature mewls. "Madame Olond mentioned you'd be by. You wanted to see the plans or something before we head down to the dig site?"

Jan 20, 2022 8:26 am

Jan 20, 2022 8:26 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

cant post now so Just a quick reference to self for later.

I think the situation is kind of stable for now, so I'll skips the augments for now.

Jan 24, 2022 8:52 am

Jan 24, 2022 8:52 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

oops... didn't post then and then forgot about it :(

So ", Nekurr recognizes the Catfolk as Meez Gerian, a regular at some of the gambling halls near (and in) the castle. The Catfolk's always struck Nekurr as by-the-book and straight-laced, but he seems to use gambling to let off steam. If Olond's his boss, you can understand why."

I'm assuming Meez may have chatted with Nekurr at some point for a small blessing or so?

"Hey Meez! It's you?" Nekurr purrs greeting to the catfolk. "So this is where you work. My cat! How can you handle Madame Olond's strong personality?" he laughs winking at Meez Gerian since it is obviously a frustrating job for the white cat. "Anyway, me and my friends here are going to investigate those tunnels, apparently they are cursed or something. Heard anything about it?"

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Jan 26, 2022 5:43 pm

Jan 26, 2022 5:43 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Meez's face lights up upon recognizing Nekurr. But then confusion flashes across his snout. "Nekurr? When did you start working with the Mining Guild?" He shakes his head. "No matter. You noticed how Madame Olond's been acting? I..." Gerian clams up. "I really shouldn't talk about her behind her back." You get the impression the Catfolk isn't sharing everything he knows.

OOC:

Feel free to try a social check. I'll upgrade with a Story point. RR for Charm, RPP for Deception, Leadership, or Coercion.

Jan 27, 2022 8:38 am

Jan 27, 2022 8:38 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Oh I mean" Nekurr active innocently "You don't have to talk about it, but we have heard about something cursed in those tunnels..." the cleric smiles to "clarify his job""That's why they need me". He then turns a bit more serious, taking a moment to think "Do you think this change could be related to what they found there?"

OOC:

trying to get him to talk by asking tangential questions ... I'm trying to happily chat and appeal to him "wanting to talk", which I guess it's charm, but there is a lie in there... so could, be the horrible Deception...
oh the new integrated sheet is so coll :D

Rolls

Charm

1 Success, 5 Advantage, 3 Failure, 1 Despair

Total: 2 Failure, 5 Advantage, 1 Despair

Coercion

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success

Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm

Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think the Charm makes more sense, even if that does carry a Despair! Despair = Meez can't speak so freely now. How do you want to spend the 5 advantages?

Meez seems ready to talk, but suddenly a pair of castle guards bursts into the office. "We're supposed to escort this lot to the tunnel. Let's hurry it up, if you don't mind. We've got other duties to carry out." You notice Meez clam up as the guards bark their orders.

Jan 28, 2022 9:02 pm

Jan 28, 2022 9:02 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

There's like "learn the true goal of the target" as an option... Could he point to something or sneak a note with some relevant information about what's going on in the office?

Feb 1, 2022 4:25 am

Feb 1, 2022 4:25 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Meez looks to his feet. "Look, Nekurr—I don't want to make Madame Osri angry. Ever since she went down in that tunnel... She's changed. I think you know how." You assume he's talking about the boss's temper. "Now, you'd better go off with these gentlemen."

OOC:

So, the roll failed, so he's not inclined to help you. But I'll reveal his true motive: Fear of his boss, and also hint that his boss is changed since going in the tunnels. You're entitled to books if you want to see them.

Feb 1, 2022 8:37 am

Feb 1, 2022 8:37 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"That's what we came here for" *wink wink*. Nekurr replies to Meez as he joins the guards "Well, gentlemen take us to the place of "the crime""

Feb 1, 2022 2:21 pm

Feb 1, 2022 2:21 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

@Remnant - Does Tronus want to see the books?

Tronus Granitebreaker

Remnant Inactive forever!

Feb 2, 2022 12:38 am

Feb 2, 2022 12:38 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

My apologies, sure I'll check them out with our resident smart guy of the gorup.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Feb 2, 2022 1:08 am

Feb 2, 2022 1:08 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Yeah Hildar would naturally gravitate towards any documents to get a nosey at them

Feb 2, 2022 2:33 am

Feb 2, 2022 2:33 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Gerian hastily grabs a ledger and thrusts it toward Nekurr. "Madame Olond said you'd want to see this. Please hurry. I don't want to make her more angry."

OOC:

A cursory look will be a Hard (PPP) Perception check with two setbacks, or an Average (PP) Knowledge (Geography) check with two setbacks. Perception is more looking for odd patterns in the penmanship, paper quality, etc. Geography is more double-checking the numbers. Setbacks are for being rushed.

Feb 2, 2022 8:56 am

Feb 2, 2022 8:56 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Aren't we all crap at those skills? 😅 Would Hildar pick the ledger being the "book's guy" of is it Nekurr specific? I could try to buy him some time with random cat-chat :D

Feb 2, 2022 2:44 pm

Feb 2, 2022 2:44 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I'd say you could do a group roll for one or the other check. Or split your attentions, with two of you doing one check and one doing the other. Barring a triumph or lots of advantage, you won't have time for both if you all three join forces.

Perception would be YG if Tronus does it.

Geography would be GGGGG if Hildar does it.

Nekurr can provide a boost to either roll. Or if all three of you do one roll only, that amounts to two boosts.

Feb 2, 2022 2:51 pm

Feb 2, 2022 2:51 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I like the idea of splitting the tasks. If Ne[ooc]kuur distracts the guards to buy some time, would it count as a boost for each?

"So... gentlemen" Nekurr starts, talking very slowly to the guards as Gerian thrusts the ledgers, leaving it to his more knowledgeable colleges to look though them. "Have you ever been into those tunnels?" he places his arms around the guards as if they were old pals, turning them away from the desk and starting to move towards the exit. "I mean, it was probably just a tunnel that collapsed or so, but it really scared those miner didn't it?" He stops to think. "Maybe it's too deep and they were lacking some fresh air. It plays tricks on your that lack of air. You know how deep the tunnels go?"

OOC:

chatter-box mode on

Feb 4, 2022 1:40 pm

Feb 4, 2022 1:40 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

CESN says:

OOC:

I like the idea of splitting the tasks. If Nekuur distracts the guards to buy some time, would it count as a boost for each?

OOC:

LOL. Normally no, but it won't be gamebreaking, so sure. ;) That leaves one roll to Tronus and Hildar, each with a boost from Nekurr.

Remnant Inactive forever!

Feb 7, 2022 11:18 am

Feb 7, 2022 11:18 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Rolls, my bad for being less active on the sight. Life right. Sigh.

Rolls

Hard Perception with 2 setback, 1 boost and Knack for it using a SP also

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 2 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Threat, 1 Triumph

Feb 7, 2022 4:20 pm

Feb 7, 2022 4:20 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Great; how you using the Triumph?

Just need Mcneils5's Geography check.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Feb 7, 2022 4:52 pm

Feb 7, 2022 4:52 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Sorry, here goes….

Rolls

Knowledge (geography)

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Threat

Feb 9, 2022 2:52 am

Feb 9, 2022 2:52 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

@Remnant - just waiting for that Triumph idea. :)

Feb 9, 2022 9:01 am

Feb 9, 2022 9:01 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

ahah triumph on perception? ahah so evil, but the door to the office is open and there is a massive egg shell inside? 🤣🤣

Remnant Inactive forever!

Feb 11, 2022 10:52 am

Feb 11, 2022 10:52 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think it'd have to stay in the spirit of the roll. I guess I can go with an insight that can prove useful later in retrospect or a boost die in relation to things that happened in the book.

Feb 20, 2022 11:18 pm

Feb 20, 2022 11:18 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Sorry for the interminable delay, folks. I had my two-day, all-day, all-online interview Thursday and Friday. I'm recovering... :)

The guards look at Nekurr, then at each other, then back to the Catfolk. "Uh, you won't get one of us in that tunnel, no way, no how. That's why the miners get paid, right? They're experts at that sort of thing..." Nekurr realizes his distraction tactics are working.

Meanwhile, Hildar and Tronus scour Marseen Olond's ledger. Hildar thumbs through the pages, quickly tallying the listed expenditures in his head as he goes. Nothing jumps out as evidence of graft. There is quite a drop in labor expenses around the time of the mining accident, but that only accords with Olond's switch to using refugees as laborers. Likewise, there's a marked drop in progress through the tunnels—the footage reported excavated per day—after the refugees take over. But that, too, only makes sense; presumably, the refugees would not be as deft as the miners.

OOC:

1 threat = one vaguer clue in there.

While his Elf colleague does the math, Tronus tries to spot any oddities in the ledger itself—stains, fingerprints, changes in handwriting, etc. Nothing jumps out. The Dwarf shrugs his shoulders. He begins to turn to tell Nekurr to stop his yammering. But then he notices the door to Olond's inner office, closed tight. A thick layer of dust coats the latch. Maybe Olond hasn't been coming into the office for some time? If so, why not?

Feb 21, 2022 9:13 am

Feb 21, 2022 9:13 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Oh, so you're not coming with us?" Nekurr continues distracting the guards until the other are finished "I mean, we could use some strong men like yourselves in there. How know what sort of equipment those miners left there for us to move"

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Feb 25, 2022 8:36 am

Feb 25, 2022 8:36 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar finishes pouring through the books and mutters quietly to Tronus "Nothing here that seems out of place. Disappointing really, I was hoping we'd have something a bit more incriminating in here"

Mar 8, 2022 5:18 pm

Mar 8, 2022 5:18 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

To Nekurr's question, the guard shakes his head vigorously. "No, no, no. No way we're going down there with you. Should be pretty straightforward to go down the shaft—they've got those carts in there and all."

OOC:

I survived my interview; thanks for your patience. Anything else you want to do in the office?

Mar 8, 2022 6:39 pm

Mar 8, 2022 6:39 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

well done 🎉 now You need to GO to forget 😝

I’m very curious about his insistence on now going… can I insight something ?

Mar 8, 2022 7:52 pm

Mar 8, 2022 7:52 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

CESN says:

OOC:

well done 🎉 now You need to GO to forget 😝

I’m very curious about his insistence on now going… can I insight something ?

OOC:

Are you thinking something magical? If so, sure -- propose the spell and how you see it working. If not, you'll just have to ask followup questions!

Mar 13, 2022 4:30 pm

Mar 13, 2022 4:30 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

sorry, completely forgot to answer this one ! just a regular insight, like, are they following rules or actually afraid of something. Are they hidding something we probably want to know? is it worth pushing them a little or there doesn't seem to anything int her voice to think that... sort of just what's the feeling nekurr is getting

Mar 14, 2022 2:30 am

Mar 14, 2022 2:30 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

You can try an Average (PP) Vigilance check for general vibes? But that will only net vague feelings. If you want to know about regulations, etc. , you'd have to ask. I mean, you're technically Olond's deputies now.

Mar 14, 2022 9:50 am

Mar 14, 2022 9:50 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

yeah... I have a feeling they are not going and are also not telling...so just wanted to confirm this feeling something is very wrong first :D

OOC:

PS: advantage for them to slip something pointing to the real reason, it there is one?

Last edited March 14, 2022 9:51 am

Rolls

vigilanting you

2 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Mar 14, 2022 1:09 pm

Mar 14, 2022 1:09 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr's impression of the guards is that this is business-as-usual for them. Perhaps they never go down the tunnel? Maybe they're not allowed to? Maybe they don't usually have anything to do with the project? Whatever the reason, the guard's insistence about not going down comes from a place of calm matter-of-factness.

Apr 1, 2022 1:43 am

Apr 1, 2022 1:43 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I realize I overlooked some key information (contextual anyway) that you would likely have seen from the books you just perused. Sorry! Here's the info dump.

While Marseen Olond's books don't betray any foul play, they do paint a fuller picture of what's going on with the water tunnel. It seems that Lord Renash became a partner in Dribbage Acquisitions shortly after he was named the baron's heir. Lady Olarie Dribbage is now head of the company, which seems to specialize in construction. Lady Dribbage got the contact for the tunnel after several bids were discussed among the baron's council. Marseen Olond and Renash convinced the baron to take the Dribbage contract by pointing out "minor flaws" in two completing bids. The Renash Water Tunnel is the only baronial project that Dribbage has permits for currently. There's an illustration of a the propose route, which passes right under an area called the Ash Heaps, which were scorched during the Third Darkness.

OOC:

I know I owe you another scene. Things have been hectic with the job search, but the good news is I'm a stone's throw from signing a contract!

Apr 1, 2022 8:21 am

Apr 1, 2022 8:21 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

Things have been hectic with the job search, but the good news is I'm a stone's throw from signing a contract!

OOC:

Great news, congrats :D
I think I need to take the slowing down to review who all these people are now :(

Apr 1, 2022 1:51 pm

Apr 1, 2022 1:51 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

LOL.

Olarie Dribbage: Niece of Vizeron Dribbage, the evil-doer you apprehended in Case #1. She now owns the family import-export business, which seems to be getting into construction, too.

Renash: The baron's son and de facto ruler of the barony while his father is away.

Marseen Olond: The Gnome running the tunnel construction project, and the person who brought in the refugees as replacement workers when the mining guild went on strike after the accident down there.

Apr 5, 2022 2:06 am

Apr 5, 2022 2:06 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Marseen Olond's Catfolk secretary walks with you through the castle corridors and out into the grounds beyond. He takes you to an area just north of where the brawl between the miners and refugees happened; trails of smoke from smoldering tents remind you of just how recently that was. An old guard tower sits at the corner of the staging yard, a large area kept private by a wooden fence at least twenty feet high. A pair of guards sit in the tower keeping watch over the area. A lighted guardhouse sits near the entrance, basically a small booth with a watchman sitting in a chair. A quick word from the two castle guards accompanying you gets him to unlock the gate and let you into the staging yard itself.

The yard holds several large and complex machines, things you might mistake for a catapult if they didn't seem designed to dig. Other devices resemble giant drills, but they seem to be powered by hand cranks. A few sheds stand toward the wall far to your left; one of them has a sign on it that reads, "Warning: Petards." Beside it is another shed with a sign that warns, "KEEP OUT!" Random equipment is strewn about: wagons, carts, wheelbarrows, piles of iron rods wrapped in canvas. Several more guards patrol the area, but, again, your escort gets you through.

[ +- ] Tunnel Entrance

About a hundred yards straight ahead of the gate stands the mine entrance. Essentially just a dark shaft cut into the barren rock, it seems to go down into pitch darkness. Only a handful of stout wooden beams seem to keep the whole thing from collapsing. Meez smiles. "We have a sophisticated pulley-lift system that brings the tunnel crew up and down. There's a larger lift for freight, and a smaller one for a handful of people at a time." Safety warnings are scrawled everywhere.

Apr 5, 2022 7:51 am

Apr 5, 2022 7:51 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr looks around. All looks normal so far. No magical goats wondering about the mine is a good sign... he hopes. "Wait! you're saying we need to get on that lift thing to go straight down?" he asks worried about the accessible ways out... "Isn't there a ramp or something we can just walk or run?"

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Apr 5, 2022 8:37 pm

Apr 5, 2022 8:37 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar just shrugs as he looks at the shaft entrance "Come now Nekurr, after the other things we've seen recently this hardly seems like something to be put off by" he says to his companion before turning to Meez "How does it function? Are there controls in the lift or is that managed somewhere else?"

Apr 6, 2022 1:26 am

Apr 6, 2022 1:26 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

The Catfolk shakes his head with a sullen expression. "Yes, I'm afraid the lifts are the only ways in or out. This is just the access hatch. The actual tunnel is much lower down." To Hildar's question, he adds, "They're quite simple, really. Each lift has a lever on this end and another at the bottom. Madame Olond uses the smaller one for personnel, the larger for freight and slag that needs to be removed. I believe she is waiting for you below."

Apr 6, 2022 7:57 am

Apr 6, 2022 7:57 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Well, I guess it could be worse... yes..." Nekurr says looking around for any signs for Fortuna. He still remembers those visions of dragons and the feeling of fear the kids felt. Whatever is down there, you probably want to be able to run, fast.

Tronus Granitebreaker

Apr 6, 2022 1:22 pm

Apr 6, 2022 1:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Meez gives a slight bow and directs a palm-up hand toward the lifts. Tronus grumbles. "Probably dark down there. You got torches or lamps for us, child? In one of those shacks, maybe?" He points to the two sheds, one with the KEEP OUT sign and the other with CAUTION: PETARDS on the door.

Gerian shakes his head and says that torches and other supplies are kept in a staging area at the mouth of the tunnel below.

OOC:

I'll try not to use Tronus too much in case Remnant comes back, but I did want to remind you of the need for a light source and potentially other supplies.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Apr 6, 2022 11:19 pm

Apr 6, 2022 11:19 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar holds his hand out and a small glowing ball hovers over it "I think we'll manage until we're down at the staging area. We can grab a torch down there I would assume."

OOC:

I rolled just for the sake of ensuring it would be something he could get off, given it's just for a light I'm thinking it would be overkill to say any Triumphs, etc will factor in unless you're happy to say Hildar can keep it going without needing to concentrate on it?

Last edited April 6, 2022 11:20 pm

Rolls

Arcana (Utility)

3 Success, 5 Advantage, 2 Triumph, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Triumph

Apr 11, 2022 2:27 am

Apr 11, 2022 2:27 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

What a roll! No need for concentration seems fine by me. I'm loathe to let a second triumph go to waste, so let me know if you have an idea for the second one.

The Catfolk seems suitably impressed by Hildar's magical light. "That will serve you quite well, I'm sure." He leads you to the lift and bids you good fortune. With a pull of the lever, a click, and a hiss, you find yourself going down, down, down into the abyss.

As you descend, you realize how clever this whole venture is. Large bellows pump fresh air into the mine, while various pumps seem to be sloshing water out. The lift finally jolts to a stop. Hildar's magical light illuminates a large, cavernous area—apparently the higher of a two-level staging area, where several pipes blow cool air from the bellows above. A few wooden structures seem to be used for storage at this level. A dirt walkway abruptly ends, with a lower level barely visible below about 3 meters, just out of view with the limited illumination offered by the magical wand. A rope ladder seems to lead down to the lower level.

Things are eerily quiet. It's unnerving how dark darkness can get, how quiet quietness can be.

OOC:

Let me have an Easy (P) Discipline check from you for possible fear, please. +1 setback for the darkness (mitigated by Hildar's light from +2).

Rolls

Tronus discipline

3 Success, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Threat

Apr 11, 2022 8:10 am

Apr 11, 2022 8:10 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr was feeling unconformable. The feeling they are about to find something very wrong just keeps him on edge. Though the amazing display of luminous magic from the elf helps him get himself under control and ready to explore the tunnels. "A little prayer to Fortuna. May she bless us in this hellhole."

Last edited April 11, 2022 8:12 am

Rolls

Discipline

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Triumph

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Apr 11, 2022 11:15 pm

Apr 11, 2022 11:15 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Maybe for the second Triumph the light shows some useful kit when we get down to the lower level. Some rope perhaps?

Hildar tries to remain calm but as they descend further into the darkness he can't help but feel nerves starting to creep in....

Rolls

Discipline

3 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Threat

Tronus Granitebreaker

Apr 15, 2022 2:17 am

Apr 15, 2022 2:17 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Tronus and Hildar suffer strain for their Threat (2 for Tronus, 1 for Hildar).

Hildar's wand-light immediately reveals that one of the closets is ajar. Inside are all the supplies one could hope for—torches, flint and steel to light them, rope, picks, even a healing potion in some miner's abandoned lunchbox. Tronus harrumphs and begins climbing down to the lower level. "Shine that light where I can see, Hildar!" he calls up.

Apr 18, 2022 9:26 am

Apr 18, 2022 9:26 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

As Hildar shines his magic light, Nekurr tries to get a feeling for the place and how badly it was abandoned.

OOC:

just trying to see if everyone left in panic or just decided not to work the next day, if there are signed for creatures creeping in while the miners are gone and other little details that help understanding what and if something is going on already in this room.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Apr 18, 2022 8:52 pm

Apr 18, 2022 8:52 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar moves the light about so Tronus has a better view "I should be able to keep this light going for a considerable time but it might be worth taking some of the torches as a backup just in case. Along with the other items here that is"

Tronus Granitebreaker

Apr 18, 2022 9:13 pm

Apr 18, 2022 9:13 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Aye," Tronus grunts, taking one of the torches and lighting it. "Cannot hurt to have more than one light source." Between the two lights, Nekurr is able to climb down from the narrow lift platform to the larger staging area below. The area is still in relatively good condition, consistent with the practices of professional guild miners. If the miners fled after the initial accident, some of them must have made it this far down to tidy up, probably expecting that Olond would quickly agree to new safety measures. The Catfolk tries to get a sense of whether anyone's passed trough recently...

OOC:

Let's say an Average (PP) Perception check with a setback, since you're necessarily limited to 2 pools of light.

Apr 19, 2022 8:51 am

Apr 19, 2022 8:51 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

perception

OOC:

GM edit: Setback for dark!

Rolls

Perception

3 Success, 2 Failure

Total: 1 Success

setback

1 Threat

Total: 1 Threat

Apr 20, 2022 1:55 am

Apr 20, 2022 1:55 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr scans the dirt flooring. Broom-strokes show that the miners apparently swept them before beginning their work stoppage. There are a few disturbances consistent with the refugees entering and leaving a few days ago. There's also an indication that something large was dragged (or rolled?) toward the cargo lift. A more recent set of small footprints leads from the personnel lift to a wooden track with a hand-cranked cart sitting on it. Perhaps this was Olond? The tunnel presumably leads to the site of the accident.

The stillness and silence are eerie. Nekurr finds himself increasingly unnerved.

OOC:

1 more strain to Nekurr for the threat.

Apr 22, 2022 8:30 am

Apr 22, 2022 8:30 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Should we maybe shine the light that way?" Nekurr points toward the tunnel as he also grabs one of the miners’ torches. He is very unsure about all of this, the image of a dragon waking up at the end of the dark tunnel constantly haunting him.

Apr 26, 2022 8:00 pm

Apr 26, 2022 8:00 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3f/86/56/3f865697d9c0f8bb4e82430c09104151.jpg

The thing about tunnels is that they only go two directions: backward and forward. This end of the tunnel is well constructed, with wooden struts keeping the earth from collapsing around you. The tunnel itself is not much taller than a human with a hat on. Presumably the water pipe will run through here, but it has not been lain yet.

The site of the accident, you recall, is over a mile into the tunnel, so walking will be slow-going. However, there are carts present that might be hitched to a beast of burden if you wanted to conjure one up with magic.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Apr 27, 2022 10:04 am

Apr 27, 2022 10:04 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar looks down at the carts and taps his chin thoughtfully. After a moment he pulls his wand out and begins incanting.....

OOC:

Going to try to summon a large lizard to pull the cart (in his head that's the type of creature you would use for subterranean wagon shenanigans)
Base difficulty Easy, Grand Summons to get something that is Sil 2 (can go up to Sil 3 but that seems excessive but will go that large if needed to pull the cart) for +2 diff, and Summon Ally (free from the wand)

[ +- ] Current Status

Wow, ok. Triumphs are flying here. Can we have one to say there's is a really good cart (i.e. one that is very durable and won't be at risk of falling apart if we get into a scrap down here). As for the other I'm open to suggestions.....

I'll use the Advantage to recover the point of Strain he racked up from being down here

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Rolls

Arcana

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Triumph, 2 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Advantage, 2 Triumph

Apr 28, 2022 7:54 am

Apr 28, 2022 7:54 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

mcneils5 says:

As for the other I'm open to suggestions....

OOC:

The lizard is local and comes with something attached? either a tip on what's to come or something potentially useful? does that work?

May 9, 2022 6:39 pm

May 9, 2022 6:39 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Trying to catch back up with games. House hunting in my new locale is proving to be a nightmare.

Triumphs: The cart is top-notch. The mining guild would insist on no less! Second triumph: I think the lizard being an early-warning system is warranted.

Hildar's wand flashes, illuminating the staging area for an instant and forcing Nekurr and Tronus to look away. A giant lizard skitters into view from a darkened corner and positions itself just in front of the cart. Nekurr and Tronus hitch it up. Tronus notes the exquisite workmanship on the cart itself—a sign of the kind of quality the Mining Guild must have demanded to join the water-tunnel project.

The three of you hop into the cart, and the lizard takes off. Its large eyes seem to see well with the low light provided by the wand and the lantern. With only one way to go—deeper into the mine—the creature makes good time. But then there's something about being underground in these claustrophobic conditions that makes you lose track of time. The lizard continues on for a half hour, or is it one hour? Maybe two?

Eventually, the lizard jolts to a stop. Before it is essentially a crater about three feet deep. At its bottom, a puddle of something bubbles and smolders. Wooden planks stretch across the crater to permit foot traffic, but the lizard and cart can't easily pass without magical assistance. The pack animal flits its tongue in and out in apparent nervousness at something further ahead.

May 10, 2022 8:13 am

May 10, 2022 8:13 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"If the lizard doesn't like it, I dont' like it" Nekurr says, clearly fearful of all this dark tunnels. He then points at the bubbling puddle. "Is that normal? What sorcery is that?" he looks, very doubtful at Hildar.

Hildar Erathnir

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May 14, 2022 9:33 am

May 14, 2022 9:33 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar leans down at the edge of the crater "It would entirely depend on your definition of 'normal'" he says with a slight smile whilst bringing the light in to take a closer look.

OOC:

Will just throw out a standard Alchemy test to see if I can work out anything about this fluid....just let me know if a different skill would be better.

Rolls

Alchemy

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 1 Advantage

May 17, 2022 1:13 am

May 17, 2022 1:13 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

No roll required... Hildar recognizes the liquid.

The smell alone tells Hildar this is the same liquid that the alchemist gave you back at the castle. You remember that he said that he had recovered it from the victim's clothing shortly after the accident, and he assumed it was the cause of Mr. Barnpuddle's malady.

May 17, 2022 6:53 am

May 17, 2022 6:53 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"So... dragon's drool?" Nekurr asks after letting Hildar play around with the clearly unhealthy liquid.

Hildar Erathnir

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May 18, 2022 9:50 am

May 18, 2022 9:50 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar leans forwards slightly to get a better look at the fluid and nods "Perhaps, whatever it is it seems to have been the cause of malady is currently afflicting Mr Barnpuddle.". He stares for a few moments at the rudimentary bridge over the 'puddle' "I may be able to do something to shore this up so the cart can cross but maintaining that at the enchantment over our friend here would be quite....taxing. Do we want to continue on the wagon or do we feel comfortable pressing on on foot from here?"

May 18, 2022 4:03 pm

May 18, 2022 4:03 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr chuckles at the idea of feeling comfortable. "I guess we can't be too far away... " he looks at the fluid again, remembering how bad Mr Barnpuddle looked like. "Maybe we can just go a little further and check what's there.... but have our friend here waiting... just in case..."

Hildar Erathnir

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May 19, 2022 10:36 am

May 19, 2022 10:36 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar nods "I can maintain the enchantment on our friend here even if we end up a fair distance away. Shall we proceed then...." he trails off a bit as he looks nervously at the rickety planks over the small pit

May 19, 2022 10:39 am

May 19, 2022 10:39 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Elves first"😂

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May 19, 2022 1:48 pm

May 19, 2022 1:48 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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You carefully traverse the makeshift bridge over the crater, mindful of what befell Mr. Barnpuddle after he was exposed to this substance. It's not much farther till you reach a vast cavern. Your light penetrates into it, glinting off the walls and giving you the impression that this underground space must be some hundred yards across. But the walls aren't the only thing your light hits: the beams also shine on large, smooth, round objects lying in clutches like insect eggs. There must be a clutch every 25 feet or so, which would add up to literally hundreds of eggs...

May 19, 2022 1:59 pm

May 19, 2022 1:59 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr stops and point, speechless. After a moment to gather his thoughts he can only ask one questions. "How many eggs does a dragon lay?"

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

May 19, 2022 2:23 pm

May 19, 2022 2:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar looks around, trying to take everything in at once "Not this many I'm sure. Let's get a closer look at some of them" he says and starts moving towards an easily accessible clutch of eggs

May 25, 2022 11:15 am

May 25, 2022 11:15 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr approaches one of the clusters of eggs, remembering his vision. These were probably what the refugee kids touched, the source of that strange evil presence. He moves to touch one of them and them stops. It's probably not a good idea ...

OOC:

So he is wondering if someone from the mining project is keeping these eggs here for a reason. The question being a bit more general then: Is someone hiding the eggs here? (as in, this is not just a regular natural infestation)

Tronus Granitebreaker

May 25, 2022 5:55 pm

May 25, 2022 5:55 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Evil things, these..." Tronus curses, circling a nearby clutch. Strange: The eggs look almost iridescent up close, like their shells are soapy pools of shifting colors. Nekurr wonders aloud whether this is some sort of holding area, like perhaps someone has stashed all these eggs down here. But his hypothesis is immediately proven false when he sees clear evidence that at least one egg seems to have been removed from a clutch near the tunnel entrance. Indentations in the dirt show that an egg was rolled out to the tunnel entrance. It looks like someone is trying to remove the eggs, not keep them down here...

As he investigates, the Catfolk feels drawn to the eggs. No matter how hard he tries, Nekurr feels a strong compulsion to reach out, touch one of the eggs. Hildar and Tronus feel it, too...

OOC:

All, please give me a Hard (PPP) Discipline check to resist touching an egg. Nekurr can take a boost for his Flaw motivation.

Rolls

Tronus discipline

3 Success, 2 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Threat

May 25, 2022 9:47 pm

May 25, 2022 9:47 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Oh Lady of Luck what sorcery is going on here

Rolls

Discipline

6 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 4 Success

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

May 26, 2022 2:09 pm

May 26, 2022 2:09 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildars eyes bore into the closest clutch of eggs and he finds his hand reaching out subconsciously.....

Rolls

Discipline

2 Success, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 2 Threat

May 27, 2022 4:26 pm

May 27, 2022 4:26 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

You all manage to resist the temptation—the compulsion, really—to touch one of the eggs. They're so mesmerizing, and you can only speculate what might happen to anyone who touches one. But you wager that the three refugee kids all certainly had contact with one. That might account for the acute antisocial behaviors that got them committed to the healers: Jacey's intense paranoia, Melchic's aggression, and Lyssie's kleptomania.

You also wonder why Marseen Olond allowed you down here and what she knows or doesn't know about these eggs. One's been removed—why? Does she really believe you can help her remove the rest?

OOC:

Do you want to look around some more? Retreat? Start slashing the things open? Let me know; your rolled threats will act as setbacks on whatever you decide to do.

May 27, 2022 8:04 pm

May 27, 2022 8:04 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think I'd try to identify the eggs, but my knowledge as GG (YG for lore) so maybe hildar is better for that

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

May 29, 2022 5:03 pm

May 29, 2022 5:03 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Hildar would definitely want to study the eggs a bit closer. His Knowledge Forbidden is much better than Lore but that'd depend if either pf those were the best choice....

May 30, 2022 2:52 pm

May 30, 2022 2:52 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Great; give me a Knowledge (Forbidden) check: Daunting upgraded once (RPPP) with 2 setbacks - darkness & a factor that isn't clear yet. Nekurr can help, of course, for a boost!

I'll reserve your threats on the Discipline / Fright checks for something else.

Hildar Erathnir

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May 30, 2022 9:50 pm

May 30, 2022 9:50 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Stripping the 2 x Setbacks due to Knack for It. Here goes....going to gain a couple of points of Strain back with 2 of the Advantages and will bounce a Boost down the line for the next check related to the eggs with the third if that's ok

[ +- ] Tier 1: Knack for It (Knowledge (Forbidden))

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Rolls

Knowledge (Forbidden)

5 Success, 6 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 3 Advantage

May 31, 2022 3:16 pm

May 31, 2022 3:16 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

What Hildar finds most peculiar about these eggs is that they bear the signs of two different forms of abomination. That is, first, they are clearly dragon eggs. No one has seen them in the flesh in centuries, mind you, but their size, how they are laid, and shape match illustrations the Elven mage has seen in his studies of lost forbidden knowledge. But the second wrinkle is that the eggs seem touched by the Ynfernael. The rippling colors over their surfaces, the apparent curse when they are touched—both speak to a demonic curse at the very least, if not something worse. Perhaps these things hatch into Ynfernael dragons, for instance? At any rate, with no sign of recent draconic activity down here, these eggs must have been down here since the last Darkness ended—and the Cailn Curse began.

And apparently one of them has been removed, with plans to remove the others. Bringing these things out into the open cannot be a good idea...

May 31, 2022 3:19 pm

May 31, 2022 3:19 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Dragons! I knew it! Something evil is happening here... and I smell goats...

SavageBob says:

Do you want to look around some more? Retreat? Start slashing the things open? Let me know; your rolled threats will act as setbacks on whatever you decide to do.

OOC:

actually, we have no clue what she wants us to do right? I mean, it's kind of, sort it out and get the miner to do their job... no real mention of dragon evil sorcerous things i

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Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

May 31, 2022 7:30 pm

May 31, 2022 7:30 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildars face darkens "These may once have been dragon eggs but now....now they are something else. They have been tainted somehow...." he looks to the others "...we can't let any more of these things leave here."

OOC:

First problem, deal with these here, we can worry about any that were removed later. @SavageBob based on what Hildar has gleaned here does he think that magical fire would be effective to destroy these or would that potentially have less desirable effects?

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Jun 1, 2022 1:30 pm

Jun 1, 2022 1:30 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

As he contemplates how to dispose of the eggs, Hildar is reminded of the horrific accident that scarred Norc Barnpuddle and the other miners. Their own petards apparently triggered one of the eggs to explode in a shower of acidic goo. In other words, fire seemed to destroy the egg, but it also splattered the miners nearby. But this is a large cavern, and you have the benefit of forewarning...

Jun 1, 2022 1:42 pm

Jun 1, 2022 1:42 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

timed explosives and run! what can go wrong?

Tronus Granitebreaker

Jun 3, 2022 12:42 pm

Jun 3, 2022 12:42 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Aye, we can't leave these here. Abominations they are," Tronus grumbles, whispering and uncharacteristically terse. "Where is Olond?" he asks, almost in a whisper. "Wasn't she supposed to meet us down here? What's she playing at, sending us down here and leaving us to twiddle our thumbs alone?"

Jun 4, 2022 4:10 pm

Jun 4, 2022 4:10 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Wait! she's coming? and she's not here?" Nekurr look terrified as if he just saw a nest of demon dragons AND it was a trap!

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 4, 2022 11:25 pm

Jun 4, 2022 11:25 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"I don't know. Maybe she thought we would fall victim to the same malady as they the other workers but....she seemed genuine in wanting to get things back on track down here. It could be simply that we made such good time getting down here we outpaced her. That asides there are a number of ways I could deal with this, the most energetic would be to conjure one or more balls of fire into the cavern....I could alternatively try to summon something like a Fire Elemental and instruct it to move about the cavern destroying the eggs."

Jun 5, 2022 8:33 am

Jun 5, 2022 8:33 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

As Hildar suggests that the idea may have been to trick us into falling for this witchcraft Nekurr gasps

https://c.tenor.com/cdAyX4AXabwAAAAS/soraya-gasp.gif

"Luckily the Lady is on our side" he quickly says three blessing and throws a coin into a dark corner of the cave. "If one the eggs explode into that goo… would the mine cave in when all the eggs explode?" did I mention how Nekurr is not that comfortable in the cave? 🤣

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 6, 2022 10:58 pm

Jun 6, 2022 10:58 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Well....theres only one way to be sure I guess" he says with a weak smile "Perhaps we should withdraw as far as possible to be on the safe side"

OOC:

So going for an Attack spell (base 1 Diff) with the Blast (+1 Diff, would add Blast 4) Fire (+1) and Range (+1 to Medium) effects which would be a total of a Daunting task....question is would Medium range be far enough to avoid any....splash? I could add another Range effect which would mean I could do it at Long Range but that would make the test Formidable which might be pushing things a bit...

Jun 6, 2022 11:43 pm

Jun 6, 2022 11:43 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I can augment you for extra die

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Tronus Granitebreaker

Jun 7, 2022 2:50 am

Jun 7, 2022 2:50 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

The difficulty looks good, only there will be an automatic upgrade of one purple to red. Also, before you can get the spell off, I need Vigilance checks from you all. Hildar's receives two setbacks from threats on his previous Fright check. We're now in structured time! ;)

Rolls

Tronus Vigilance

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure

Total: 2 Advantage

Jun 7, 2022 2:53 am

Jun 7, 2022 2:53 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Cool checks...

Rolls

unknown Cool 1

5 Success

Total: 5 Success

unknown Cool 2

2 Success, 4 Advantage

Total: 2 Success, 4 Advantage

unknown Cool 3

2 Success

Total: 2 Success

unknown Cool 4

1 Success

Total: 1 Success

Jun 7, 2022 7:53 am

Jun 7, 2022 7:53 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Nekurr, the vigilante (but in spanish)

Rolls

Vigilance

2 Success, 3 Advantage

Total: 2 Success, 3 Advantage

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 7, 2022 10:47 am

Jun 7, 2022 10:47 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Rolling....

Rolls

Vigilance

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Advantage

Jun 10, 2022 11:31 am

Jun 10, 2022 11:31 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Just a quick point of order: You're all at full strain now. I've neglected a couple of recover rolls, so let's just say you're full up.

As Hildar begins chanting his incantation, a familiar voice echoes across the chamber: "I suspected as much." It's Marseen Olond. "Stop him! Now!"

Several goons step out from behind eggs across the way—including a couple you recognize from your previous scraps around the castle. You also se the Elf priestess from the clinic, who seems to be preparing an incantation...

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Leadership

7 Success, 3 Failure

Total: 4 Success

Sister Tabithissa

Jun 10, 2022 11:42 am

Jun 10, 2022 11:42 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

The Elf grasps a hammer-shaped pendant and screams, "Stop in the name of Kellos!" Twin tongues of flame emerge from the ground at Hildar's feet and swirl around him like twin lariats—around his legs, his forearms, his mouth.... But the priestess loses concentration, and the flames dissipate.

OOC:

She'll upgrade her next check for the Triumph. 3 Threat for you to spend, then it's a PC's turn. If you want Tronus to go at any point (perhaps to buff with his Supreme Inspiring Rhetoric or Field Commander talents, let me know.

OOC:

GM edit: auto-upgrade to all spell casting in here, as if a permanent Counterpell is in place. (Further Counterspell maneuvers will upgrade enemy casting once more.)

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Divine vs. Hildar (w/SP spend)

2 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 3 Failure, 5 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 3 Threat, 1 Triumph

Difficulty fix - replace first purple with red

1 Failure, 1 Despair

Total: 1 Failure, 1 Despair

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 10, 2022 11:54 am

Jun 10, 2022 11:54 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

What range are we at to everyone? I was thinking to have the Threats be so that the goons can't close with us this round but it'll depend on how far away they are from us at this point....also could do with knowing for range to cast, etc

Jun 10, 2022 11:57 am

Jun 10, 2022 11:57 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Everyone was at Medium, but after Olond's Field Commander, everyone but Olond is at Short. 3 threat would be enough to cause one of the goons to step back to medium and perhaps to inflict 2 strain or 1 wound on the caster if you want.

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 10, 2022 12:23 pm

Jun 10, 2022 12:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Pushing a goon back is good and 2 strain on the caster as it'll eat into their effectiveness. Going to target the other goon at Short Range with the same spell as above (would drop it to Medium difficulty without needing the extra range mod)

Hildar turns a furious glare at the figures approaching, as the magic whips around him he twists the incantation towards the nearest thug and levels his wand. He almost seems to growl "Enough of this insanity!" as he lest the magic flow through him....

OOC:

Going to use Natural to re-roll....

That's better, so base 5 damage plus 5 for the successes for 10 damage, will do a Crit to them as well with the Triumph and pass a Boost onto the next PC to go...

[ +- ] Tier 3: Natural (Arcana, Knowledge (Forbidden))

[ +- ] Current Status

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Rolls

Arcana (attack spell +Blast +Fire)

2 Success, 4 Advantage, 2 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Advantage

Arcana

6 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Triumph

Crit - (1d100)

(53) = 53

Jun 10, 2022 2:23 pm

Jun 10, 2022 2:23 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Heads up: I'm headed out of town for the rest of the day, so it will be tomorrow or Sunday before I adjudicate Hildar's roll. However, I forgot that this area is so magically potent that all spellcasting will be auto-upgraded, as if a permanent Counterspell is in place. (If you use a Counterspell maneuver on top of that, you can upgrade casting difficulties once more.)

To that end, we can assume Hildar's reds come from the environmental counter spell effect. I also rerolled the priestess's first purple as red, and it came up a Despair! How do you want to use that?

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 10, 2022 2:43 pm

Jun 10, 2022 2:43 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

OOC:

Heads up: I'm headed out of town for the rest of the day, so it will be tomorrow or Sunday before I adjudicate Hildar's roll. However, I forgot that this area is so magically potent that all spellcasting will be auto-upgraded, as if a permanent Counterspell is in place. (If you use a Counterspell maneuver on top of that, you can upgrade casting difficulties once more.)

To that end, we can assume Hildar's reds come from the environmental counter spell effect. I also rerolled the priestess's first purple as red, and it came up a Despair! How do you want to use that?

OOC:

Can we say the magic of the area messes with their magic and they can't use Curse for the rest of the encounter? Or at least for a couple of rounds?

Jun 16, 2022 3:01 am

Jun 16, 2022 3:01 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Sorry; back from buying a house (gulp!) so I've been getting my bearings back about where we are in the game. I think I'm set. Hildar's attack drops 2 minions. Also good with cutting their priestess off from Curse. I'll narrate this in the morning, along with the next 2 NPC turns.

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[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Jun 16, 2022 6:58 pm

Jun 16, 2022 6:58 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

The priestess's face changes from defiance to shock as her flames reverse course and engulf two of her companions. As their fellows scream in agony, two of the other ruffians step back, shielding their faces from the heat.

One of the men you confronted earlier outside the clinic shows himself and turns toward Olond. "Told you they were after the eggs!" He turns back to Hildar. "And now that little magical murder you just pulled puts you officially in violation of Dribbage Acquisitions' legal claim to these eggs under writ of baronial authority!" He bears down on Hildar with sword and shield drawn. His sword slashes through the mage's robed chest like it's a pillow on a fancy bed.

OOC:

Engage with Hildar, attack... That's 8 damage before Soak. 1 Threat to you. Strain him? Something else?

Rolls

Melee (Light) vs. Hildar

3 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

Thuggish Minions

Jun 16, 2022 7:04 pm

Jun 16, 2022 7:04 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

The other two warriors step back up near their presumed boss, holding their weapons up defensively.

OOC:

The other two minions return to short range and do a Guarded Stance (+1 setback on attacks targeting them until their next turn).

That's around to Tronus and Nekurr. Let me know what you want Tronus to do!

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[ +- ] Initiative & Status

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jun 17, 2022 9:51 am

Jun 17, 2022 9:51 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

OOC:

Engage with Hildar, attack... That's 8 damage before Soak. 1 Threat to you. Strain him? Something else?

OOC:

Yeah just drop a Strain on him for the Threat

Jun 17, 2022 11:36 am

Jun 17, 2022 11:36 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I think tronus would probably smash the guy attacking Hildar... I think I'll use a talent just because it sound perfect .. if the GM allows :D

[ +- ] T4: Can’t we talk about this?

Tronus Granitebreaker

Jun 17, 2022 4:03 pm

Jun 17, 2022 4:03 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Tronus could attack this round, but he might be more effective drawing sword and shield (for 2 strain), then using his Heroic Ability + Improved Scathing Tirade. He can attack next turn.

Tronus Granitebreaker spits and draws his sword and shield. "Don't try to outdo us on legal gobbledygook, you third-rate son of the royal horseshoe polisher! We've every right to be here and my companion acted in self-defense. So take that to your 'baron' and let him shove it behind his throne!"

OOC:

OK, so Tronus inflicts 1 strain per success (2) + 3 for the Heroic = 5 strain to the noble. He also suffers a setback on all checks for the next 2 rounds. His upgrades inflict 2 strain on the minions and the priestess, as well. Hildar and Nekurr regain 2 strain each.

SavageBob sent a note to SavageBob

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Imroved Scathing Tirade + Influential Heroic Ability

3 Success, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

Jun 17, 2022 4:17 pm

Jun 17, 2022 4:17 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Whom is Nekurr targeting with his talent? The noble will be Average (PP), the minions Hard (PPP), and the priestess Daunting upgraded twice (RRPP). That makes the noble the easiest target, but he's also preoccupied with Tronus and Hildar, so maybe not likely to attack Nekurr anyway.

Jun 17, 2022 10:18 pm

Jun 17, 2022 10:18 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I was actually thinking olond just as a reply to "us stealing the eggs". It looked like she was the one who wasn’t convinced to start with… but maybe she is actually the hardest

Jun 17, 2022 10:32 pm

Jun 17, 2022 10:32 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

CESN says:

OOC:

I was actually thinking olond just as a reply to "us stealing the eggs". It looked like she was the one who wasn’t convinced to start with… but maybe she is actually the hardest

OOC:

Ah, she's Nemesis-level, so immune to the talent.

Jun 18, 2022 2:29 pm

Jun 18, 2022 2:29 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

uuuu evil

SavageBob says:

"Told you they were after the eggs!" He turns back to Hildar. "And now that little magical murder you just pulled puts you officially in violation of Dribbage Acquisitions' legal claim to these eggs under writ of baronial authority!"

Nekurr looks very confused at everyone and just points around randomly "What? no! But she told us to come here. We didn't know... What are you talking about?" he then turns to priestess and adds "These things are what causes the problem in the first place! Shouldn't a cleric of Kellos be more interested in helping those defenseless like the children?"

Nekurr runs to Hildar and places his paw on the elf's shoulder

OOC:

Going for the less likely but just trying to make her reconsider what her duties really are. I don't think I have any bonuses I can take for this, but I still ahve two maneuvers right? So move and aid (in game as a little fateful luck maybe?)

[ +- ] Racial Ability: Fleet of Paw

OOC:

Oh that went well...

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Rolls

Charm

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 6 Failure, 1 Threat, 1 Despair

Total: 4 Failure, 1 Despair

Jul 6, 2022 2:20 pm

Jul 6, 2022 2:20 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Results of the despair will be revealed shortly...

Olond steps out of the shadows briefly and steels her gaze on Hildar. "Don't listen to them, Sister Tabithissa! These miscreants have been plotting against us from the very beginning! Isn't that right, good mage? Those minders give you a sob story—and now you want to destroy everything we've found? These wondrous artifacts! Think, man! Think about what fabulous uses we may find for these beautiful things..." She caresses one of the eggs as she levels these words at Hildar. Her lilt has an almost seductive charm, as Hildar thinks maybe he sees her point of view...

OOC:

LOL. No idea how she failed that roll. She'll recover one of her lost strain with the advantage.

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OOC:

Sorry; I know it's my go again, but I'm on vacation, and childcare duty calls. I'll get the next NPC slot done later today.

Rolls

Ruinous Repartee (Charm + SP vs. Discipline on Hildar)

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Failure, 1 Advantage

Sister Tabithissa

Jul 6, 2022 7:28 pm

Jul 6, 2022 7:28 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

OK, now for that despair!

Sister Tabithissa meets Nekurr's gaze with disbelief, but Olond's words bring tears to her eyes. "So... it's always been about these... eggs?" She draws a mace from her hip. "If these eggs are the cause of all the harm that has come to these children..." She raises the mace overhead. "Then I will destroy them!"

The mace comes down on an egg in the clutch nearest the priestess. At first the head seems to stop short as it hits the shell. But then the egg bursts into a phoenix of yellow ichor, coating the priestess and everyone nearby—including the three of you. Tabithissa screams in agony as the goop covers her body from head to toe. She falls to the floor of the cavern, her flesh melting away to reveal the skeleton within. Meanwhile, the nobleman and his two cronies take a splash of the ichor, too. The goop hits one of the two thugs more directly, and he falls to the ground, writhing, like the priestess before he stops moving completely. The other crony screams in agony but keeps his feet for now...

Tronus moves his shield in place to block part of the blast of ooze. The liquid hisses as it slides down the metal shield's face and lands at his feet in pools of acid.

OOC:

That's 15 damage to the priestess, 10 to everyone else but Olond, who is out of range. Tronus uses Block: Reduces damage by 3, to 7.

Basically, she takes 15 and everyone in short range takes 10. Soak applies, and you can pull out any defensive talents you might have to reduce the damage.

So, 1: Give me a Hard Fright check (Discipline): PPP, with two boosts since you knew this might happen.

Then, 2: Let me know if you have any defense tricks to pull, then it's a PC up!

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Rolls

Tronus fright check

2 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Advantage

Olond fright check

6 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 5 Success, 1 Advantage

Noble fright check (+Destiny Point)

1 Success, 3 Advantage, 2 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Failure

Minions fright check

3 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Threat

Jul 7, 2022 5:03 pm

Jul 7, 2022 5:03 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Oh the stupid cleric didn't invest enough in intelligence! there was a reason we were moving out of range 🤣 I don't think I have any defensive talent, so that's 10 -3 to almost dead! but I have a healing signature so I can go now :D

[ +- ] T2: Signature spell (Healing)

[ +- ] T1: Component Casting

Nekurr looks stunned at the cleric as she decides to turn against the eggs. The eggs! Is she nuts! Didn't she see what happened to the miner? "Don't tempt Fortuna!" well, too late... seeing Tronus raise his shield, he instinctively raises on card from his deck. Not the same blocking effect but, the card seems to shine at mention of the goddess' name, her divine energies nullifying some of the potency of the ooze.

OOC:

So I'll have the spells "healing" working as "not damage" in fiction. Everyone heals 2 damage and 2 strain i think. and there is a triumph...
I'm tempted to do something vital, but not sure what that would look like. The thugs find the eggs are more dangerous than then thought? If that is too powerful, then having the noble drop/loose his weapon due to the ooze? with the minion failing is fright check, that only leave olond combat ready.

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Rolls

Divine

4 Success, 3 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 3 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 1 Triumph

Discipline

3 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph, 5 Failure

Total: 2 Failure, 2 Advantage, 1 Triumph

Jul 8, 2022 8:06 pm

Jul 8, 2022 8:06 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So, first, let's adjudicate the Fright Check. Failure with advantage and Triumph ... Normally, failure would translate to a setback on all tasks for the remainder of the encounter. That makes sense, but what would you like to use the Advantage and Triumph for? The Advantage could bestow 2 boosts to Hildar's Discipline (Fright) check if you wish, but the Triumph could be fun to do something with. Once we establish that, let's figure out the Divine check.

Jul 8, 2022 8:11 pm

Jul 8, 2022 8:11 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

oh right! I didn't notice that failed 😅, yeah boosting hildar sounds the smart thing to do here :D Assuming Tronus is between us and the baddies (since he is a fighter) could my cowering distract the NPCs in any way when they attack him? really thinking like a 5e kobold

Jul 8, 2022 8:22 pm

Jul 8, 2022 8:22 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

That works! It would basically translate to an automatic upgrade on the next attack to target Tronus (making a P go to R).

As for the Divine check, yes, all three of you heal 2 Wounds (here, narratively explained as having not suffered it in the first place). No strain, unfortunately, as you didn't wind up with any advantage. What's that Triumph going to be used for, though?

Jul 8, 2022 8:50 pm

Jul 8, 2022 8:50 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

No strain, unfortunately, as you didn't wind up with any advantage.

OOC:

Ah right... that's why the sentence was strange, the symbols are missing on my talent description xD

SavageBob says:

What's that Triumph going to be used for, though?

OOC:

So I would like to "do something vital", but the example is shutting doors close. I guess that is basically ending the combat so I wonder if the thugs figuring out they are inside a time bomb (with magic flying around those eggs) and decide to make a run for it would work?

If that is too much for 1 triumph, then having the one not afraid drop/loose his weapon due to the ooze burn?

Hildar Erathnir

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Jul 9, 2022 12:06 am

Jul 9, 2022 12:06 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So the 10 damage would be reduced to 8 with Hildar's Soak which would put him on 14 out of 13 wounds which would have put him down but then Nekurs spell would reduce it to 12 of 13 that right? Hanging in by a Thread if so lol Also if I read the above right I get a total of 4 boosts to the Fright check yeah?

Rolls

Discipline

3 Success, 5 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

Jul 13, 2022 2:17 am

Jul 13, 2022 2:17 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

OK! So, yeah -- just to make sure it's clear here, fighting this out will probably go your way, but these eggs are time bombs. You now have an idea what Despairs will amount to. So Nekurr's Triumph could certainly be used to sway one of the combatants to "turn." (I'd actually set up the cleric as an easily turn-able enemy, but then she went and incinerated herself, alas!

The lord stares slack jawed at what used to be Sister Tabithissa. "Wh... What just happened to her?" He finally shakes himself to his senses and looks to his Gnome boss. "Marseen! How the blazes do you expect to salvage these things? We need to clear this area, not plunder it!" He disengages from Tronus and moves toward the exit. "I didn't sign up for... that!"

The Orc, meanwhile, stares at the pile of ash and goo that used to her his companion. He seems to maintain his nerve, though, and downs a potion of some sort.

OOC:

That's back to one of you.

Jul 13, 2022 2:19 am

Jul 13, 2022 2:19 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jul 13, 2022 9:29 pm

Jul 13, 2022 9:29 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Ok, do we want to press on or try to fall back? I can try to Teleport us all out if we wanted to just withdraw at the moment or I could do something more aggressive.....

Jul 15, 2022 2:35 am

Jul 15, 2022 2:35 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

CESN? Fight it out? Retreat and blow the place to hell? Something else?

Jul 15, 2022 8:02 am

Jul 15, 2022 8:02 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

ah right sorry, I read it and then it wasn't my turn so I forgot to answer xD

It just a thug and Olond left right? Nekurr is all for not being in dangerous situations, but we probably want to get her now before she can convince someone important we are in the wrong here no? Can he move to a safe distance from the eggs and continue engaging her?

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jul 15, 2022 3:17 pm

Jul 15, 2022 3:17 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Ok then....hers goes nothing

Hildar points his wand at Olond and starts muttering some arcane incantations.....

OOC:

So Olond is still at Medium range yeah? Going to try an Attack against her, Base 1xP, +1 P to increase Range to Medium, going to add the Empowered quality to it for another +2P so that would be 4P in total before upgrades for anything like Adversary.....

Jul 16, 2022 4:24 am

Jul 16, 2022 4:24 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

There's nowhere safe from the eggs unless you go back up the tunnel leading to the cavern, in which case you'll lose line of sight. This is a dangerous battlefield!

Olond is Adversary 2, so two upgrades. She also has that ability "Ominous Reputation" that whenever she's targeted, you suffer 2 extra strain, so remember that.

Also remember that the magical potency of this area upgrades all magic use once, so targeting Olond yields 3 upgrades total.

Jul 16, 2022 1:53 pm

Jul 16, 2022 1:53 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

We're all going to die here!

Jul 16, 2022 1:56 pm

Jul 16, 2022 1:56 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Like I said, this is a dangerous battlefield! :)

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Jul 16, 2022 11:36 pm

Jul 16, 2022 11:36 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Ok, so 3R 1P for difficulty then and costing 4 Strain.....will use his free manoeuvre to Aim for a boost die, also going to spend a SP to pop off his Heroic which will add another boost die to the roll.....well I ignore the effect of the Difficult die due to Paragon but doesn't push it over - can I use all 4 Advantage to have the spell clip an egg behind Olond to splash her and not us?

[ +- ] Current Status

Last edited July 17, 2022 7:15 pm

Rolls

Arcana

3 Success, 6 Advantage, 5 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Failure, 4 Advantage

Jul 19, 2022 4:10 pm

Jul 19, 2022 4:10 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Ah, failures abound on that roll! I'd let you have her splash an egg for a Triumph, but 4 advantage is a bit too little, I think, considering how deadly they are. Another idea? Maybe she dodges and gets wedged between two eggs and has to spend her turn breaking free?

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Jul 19, 2022 10:41 pm

Jul 19, 2022 10:41 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

SavageBob says:

OOC:

Ah, failures abound on that roll! I'd let you have her splash an egg for a Triumph, but 4 advantage is a bit too little, I think, considering how deadly they are. Another idea? Maybe she dodges and gets wedged between two eggs and has to spend her turn breaking free?

OOC:

Yeah that works

Tronus Granitebreaker

Jul 20, 2022 3:55 pm

Jul 20, 2022 3:55 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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A jolt of energy zips toward Olond, but the Gnome dives out of the way just in time. As a shower of sparks erupts from the earth behind her, she finds herself jammed between an egg and the wall behind it.

Suddenly, Tronus puffs his chest out and bellows toward her: "You vile woman! What do you think you're going to accomplish down here with these... these death traps all around? You're lucky that egg didn't just shower you in acid and eat away your black heart! Stop this nonsense if you want to get out of here with your hide intact—and ours to boot!"

The words seem to rankle the Gnome, who thrashes against the egg pinning her to the wall, cracking it.

OOC:

Improved Scathing Tirade + Heroic Ability Influential. She suffers 5 strain. Minions suffer 2 strain. Nekurr and Hildar recover 2 strain. Tronus suffers 2 strain due to her special ability. For the threat, she'll get 2 boosts on her check to break free.

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Coercion

3 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Failure, 3 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 2 Threat

Jul 20, 2022 3:59 pm

Jul 20, 2022 3:59 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I'll continue with other NPC turns this evening.

Thuggish Minions

Jul 21, 2022 1:59 am

Jul 21, 2022 1:59 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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Wide-eyed, the remaining Orc grunt tentatively approaches Hildar. He eyes his mistress for a moment, then takes a swing with an axe at the Elf, no doubt worried about more magic. The Elf dodges the blow, however, leaving the lone Orc fumbling.

OOC:

I'll strain him for the 1 threat unless one of you suggests otherwise.

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Melee (Light) w/Story Point

1 Success, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Threat

Jul 21, 2022 2:04 am

Jul 21, 2022 2:04 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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Marseen Olond grunts and then screams as she tries to pull herself free of the egg wedging her against the rock behind her. She dislodges herself and curses. "You idiots! You don't understand the opportunity you're throwing away right now!"

OOC:

Ideas for her 2 threat? And it's one of you up next!

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Athletics (with Story Point)

4 Success, 1 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 2 Threat

Jul 22, 2022 7:56 am

Jul 22, 2022 7:56 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

She could trip and give us bonuses against her? I'll let hildar take this one as I may be needed for healing duty :D

Jul 23, 2022 2:57 am

Jul 23, 2022 2:57 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Normally knocking her prone would require more threat, but I'll certainly grant Hildar a boost on his check against her! Or he can have a free maneuver, Mcneils5's choice.

The woman seems temporarily distracted, giving Hildar an opening...

Jul 25, 2022 1:28 pm

Jul 25, 2022 1:28 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Bump! Note that I'll be traveling over the next few days, but I'll still try to update things as I can. Hildar's up, I believe.

Hildar Erathnir

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Jul 27, 2022 2:59 pm

Jul 27, 2022 2:59 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar grits his teeth and tries to correct his aim as he sends another blast of energy Olonds way.

OOC:

So Paragon is still up until the end of my next turn, adding the Range and Empowered additional effects again (3R 1P), will Aim as my normal free manoeuvre to get a second boost on top of the one for the threat....should have been another boost for Paragon so rolling now.....so with Paragon I ignore the difficulty die result which gives me 3 success, 4 Advantage which equates to 12 damage on the hit....if that puts her down could the advantages go to have the last grunt giving up and trying to run? If she's still up then spending them on something to mess up her day further would seem appropriate....

[ +- ] Current Status

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Rolls

Arcana

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 3 Success

Paragon

2 Advantage

Total: 2 Advantage

Aug 2, 2022 3:40 am

Aug 2, 2022 3:40 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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OOC:

I'm back! Thanks for bearing with me. That drive took it out of me.

That's a hit, but don't forget there's an additional 2 strain penalty for targeting her (on top of the normal 2 strain to cast a spell.)

For 4 advantage, I'll let you strain the last minion by 2 if you want. Not enough to make him give up, but he's on the brink. (Or let me know something else to use it for.)

The arcane blast hits Olond square in the chest. The Gnome shudders and falls to her knees. But she stands back up and casts a wicked grin in Hildar's direction. Her final ally seems to waver, perhaps considering flight, but he stays resolute for now.

The nobleman looks over the scene with a look of disbelief. "It's madness to throw spells about like this! We need to get to the surface and destroy the tunnel! We've got petards..." He runs as far away from the fray as he can get.

OOC:

Back to Nekurr.

Aug 2, 2022 8:09 am

Aug 2, 2022 8:09 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So Hildar looks in a very bad state right? I guess it's more healing time. I also have a setback from my Fright Check right?

[ +- ] T2: Signature spell (Healing)

[ +- ] T1: Component Casting

Nekurr watches the last human make a run out of that horrible place and considers the options. "He, he might be right on that one" he tells Hildar, unsure of what he should do. Clearly, running now would let that gnome escape and it would be much harder to get her later... specially if she is in cahoots with the baron's son.Wait! the Baron's son? What does he have to do with all of this? He takes a deep breath, closes his eyes and prays. Fortuna give us just a little more time

He open his eyes and turns to Olond "Are the baron son and the dribbage paying you enough to die here?" he taunts Olond, having no clue what is going on, but hopping the woman's rage loosens her tongue.

OOC:

4 wounds healed and 2 strain gained? also... Fortuna, why there are always threats ?

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Rolls

Divine

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 2 Threat

Aug 5, 2022 4:33 pm

Aug 5, 2022 4:33 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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OOC:

Are you casting this on the whole party? For the difficulty, you can do that. Otherwise, drop the final P and 1 Threat, but only heal Hildar. I'll assume you're healing everyone 4 wounds, though. You take 2 strain for casting, but I'll use the 2 threat for something else.

Olond sneers. "Who says I'm going to die here? Those fools Renash and Dribbage... All they care about is the water, the city, the barony..." She caresses an egg shell. "They have no idea what's really down here!"

OOC:

Tronus is up.

Tronus Granitebreaker

Aug 5, 2022 4:39 pm

Aug 5, 2022 4:39 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Tronus spits on the ground. "May as well put this grunt out of his misery." He points his sword at the remaining Orc. "You should have run with your captain, don't you think?" Then the Dwarf throws himself at the trembling guard. His sword easily finds its target, separating the Orc's head from his body in a clean, broad stroke.

[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Rolls

Melee (Light) on minion

2 Success, 1 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 2 Success

Aug 5, 2022 4:47 pm

Aug 5, 2022 4:47 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Nekurr's 2 threat essentially give Olond the mace.

The Orc's mace clatters to the ground and skitters to Olond's feet. She grins as she picks it from the ground. "You probably feel good about yourselves. Like you've got me cornered. Right?" She raises the mace overhead. "Did you know some of these eggs are ready to hatch?" She brings the mace down, cracking the eggshell to pieces.

A black-scaled dragon welp flops to the cavern floor, wet with acidic yolk. It lets out a tentative screech as it turns its eyes on Olond. Then it turns them toward you. They glow with an unearthly purple light.

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[ +- ] Initiative & Status

Aug 6, 2022 11:01 am

Aug 6, 2022 11:01 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"There be dragons!" Nekurr exclaims almost in panic as his fears are confirmed. "Fortuna, why do you abandon us?" The cleric points at Olond "Are as you crazy as and old goat man?"

OOC:

I'm going to try a deadly attack (not sure of all the implications but sounds... well, deadly). Assuming she's not short range that would be a PPPB.

PS: so that's 4+2 damage and another threat...

Suddenly, the dragon welp shakes itself, drying itself of the yolk covering its scales. Much of the acidic goo flies aimlessly around the cave, but due to her proximity, Olond is surprised by a splash of the creature's corroding fluid. Nekurr waves at the dragon, hopelessly trying to distract it "shoo shoo, look, meaty lady there!"

OOC:

GM edit: She has Adversary 2, so first two purples should be replaced with reds:

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Rolls

Divinely blowing up bad ladies

2 Success, 4 Advantage, 5 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 1 Threat

difficulty adjustment

1 Failure, 1 Despair

Total: 1 Failure, 1 Despair

Aug 8, 2022 2:38 am

Aug 8, 2022 2:38 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

I rerolled the first two purples to account for Adversary 2. Remember to suffer 4 total strain for the attack (2 for the spell, plus 2 for her special ability.) Nets you 4+1 damage, 1 threat, and a despair. I'll adjudicate all this tomorrow! No rush, as Mcneils5 is on vacation.

Aug 8, 2022 9:40 pm

Aug 8, 2022 9:40 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

So if the 2reds replace the 2 first purples, that means I have 2 advantages? (i still have some trouble telling the symbols xD )

Aug 12, 2022 7:54 pm

Aug 12, 2022 7:54 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

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[ +- ] Initiative & Status

OOC:

By my count, you end up with 1 Failure, 1 Despair, 2 Advantage, so yes! (You suffer 4 strain for the attack due to her special ability.) How do you want to use the advantage?

Olond flinches as the acidic goo sizzles against her jerkin and skin. She nearly lets out a cry, but her voice is overshadowed by the sound of another egg cracking open. Inside it is another black-scaled hatchling...

OOC:

A PC is up!

Aug 12, 2022 8:08 pm

Aug 12, 2022 8:08 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

bonuses to whoever is next so we can kill her 😁 and then, we cave in with fire 🔥

Hildar Erathnir

mcneils5 Inactive for 8 months

Aug 14, 2022 10:12 pm

Aug 14, 2022 10:12 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Feeling bolstered by Nekur's spell Hildar changes his incantation slightly. The magic gathering at the end of his wand twisting from a large, heavy seeming energy to one that looks sharper, more precise but also radiates a heat that was absent before.

OOC:

Ok, gonna try blasting her again. Paragon is still up for this turn, will be dropping the Empowered additional effect this time and running with Range, Deadly, and Fire so difficulty will be the same (3r 1P) will get a boost from Nekur, Aiming for another (Free Manoeuvre), and a third from Paragon....here goes.....nice, so that's 11 damage (5 Intelect, +3 for bonus successes, +3 for the Wand) and will trigger a Crit with 2 of the Advantages which will be at +40 due to the Vicious quality triggering from the Deadly effect....Wow! so that would be her bleeding out then, in a cave surrounded by hatching dragons lol Going to use the last Advantage to get a point of Strain back as I'm on 14 of 16 currently lol

[ +- ] Current Status

Last edited August 14, 2022 10:18 pm

Rolls

Arcana

4 Success, 7 Advantage, 4 Threat

Total: 4 Success, 3 Advantage

Critical - (1d100+40)

(93) + 40 = 133

Aug 16, 2022 2:34 am

Aug 16, 2022 2:34 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Hildar's arcane blast nearly incinerates Marseen Olond upon impact. She falls to her knees, her clothing and hair aflame, but that crazed grin still plastered on her face. "You fools..." she stammers, flames now enfolding her face and head. "I just... wanted these eggs brought... to the surface. Now they're hatching!"

Her body slumps to the dirt floor as the flames began to smolder out. You can tell she's dead. But there are now two dragon whelps sniffing the air, with dozens of siblings perhaps ready to hatch...

OOC:

Tronus is up!

Aug 16, 2022 1:41 pm

Aug 16, 2022 1:41 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

out of turn RP bonus insult ;)

"Maybe next time you try explaining that instead of trying to kill us" Nekurr replies to the incinerated corpse as he looks at Hildar and Tronus. "Do you think we can just burn the place down and run?" He doesn't look like someone who wants to stay around for much longer

Tronus Granitebreaker

Remnant Inactive forever!

Sep 1, 2022 10:17 am

Sep 1, 2022 10:17 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"I agree although instead of just fire a fiery explosion... Our employer might have some words for us when she gets back though..." Tronus states in agreement with Nekurr.

Sep 12, 2022 7:51 am

Sep 12, 2022 7:51 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Nekurr looks one last time at the dragons and prepares to run... fast

Sep 13, 2022 2:44 am

Sep 13, 2022 2:44 am

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

OOC:

Sorry folks; whole family's sick, so we're running on empty. Hopefully all are better soon! I'll post when energy permits.

Oct 4, 2022 6:34 pm

Oct 4, 2022 6:34 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

Dragons!

Unseen on Mannara for hundreds of years. Thought totally extinct after the Dragon Wars. But here... an entire brood of them!

And these fledgeling drakes have something off... There's something malevolent about them.

Never mind that now. Thinking better of standing your ground and fighting what may soon grow into a true horde, you flee as fast as you can down back up the tunnel. Hildar's conjured donkey proves invaluable as you push it to its limits, galloping toward the small speck of light up ahead. The dragon whelps nip at your heels, but they only get strips of your garments. Finally, you reach the lift platforms that lead out from the tunnels.

The fact that you let Marseen Olond's crony flee proves fortuitous, as he's just reaching the elevated lift's apex when you arrive. He throws you down a rope, allowing you to scurry up and out of the tunnel alongside him. Meanwhile, the dragon whelps continue to yip and screech, apparently hungry for their first meal...

"About blazing time you lot came to your senses! How you 'spect we can deal with those... things?"

Oct 4, 2022 8:29 pm

Oct 4, 2022 8:29 pm

[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 2)

"Deal? What do you mean deal?" Nekurr asks the man, panic starting to creep into his voice... more than the usual! "We pray Fortuna wishes those things to never leave that cursed place and..." he pauses to look back "we run!"

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