2: Return to the Monastery of the Iron God

Day Seven. Early morning. Somewhere in the Eastreach Province.

After some negotiating and sizing up one another, the newly-formed party hired Gillaug, Gilsbead, and Wardhall for a set fee rather than a future share of treasure. They agreed, also, to give Czespecem a few days to recover his battered body, during which the remainder of the party was able to take upon themselves whatever activities they wished. Those four days were rather boring for the treasure-hungry adventurers, but necessary. At the beginning of the final day, the dwarf finally feels that crick in his back pop during his morning stretch, and he is prepared to go. The rest are already waiting for him, and rather antsy.

Halfway through the day, as the sun is high in the sky, you come across a series of guards escorting a wagon full of prisoners. Horse thiefs from Rorikstead? No, and not political prisoners either, by the looks of them. The men inside the wagon are dressed in hunting leathers. A sergeant on horseback leads his three foot soldiers, and the driver says something to the rest in a quiet tone. The sergeant approaches. "You need to clear the way, our vehicles are too wide and my cargo too important. Move aside now."

OOC:

You still have Lith's cart and mule.

Rolls

Encounters

Prisoners

2: Monastery of the Iron God

Feb 7, 2023 1:44 pm

"What have you got there? Poached some poachers maybe?" Czespecem has a hand on the mule's bridle, trying to guide her and the cart to a solid patch of roadside.

2: Monastery of the Iron God

Feb 7, 2023 2:54 pm

The sergeant sees you trying to move, ad he calls over his shoulder while steering his horse back to his retinue, "Aye, poachers indeed. Let them be a lesson to you all."

The two guards you hired look with contempt upon the prisoners, while Wardhall turns away. He seems frustrated by the situation, though it was well known that sailors had a penchant for losing freedom.

OOC:

Don't worry about not knowing what is or isn't protected lands. That isn't important in this game. I've left the outside world intentionally invisible.

2: Monastery of the Iron God

Feb 7, 2023 3:49 pm

OOC:

Pretty sure Lith only had a mule, unless a cart is included in the price!

Removing 2 GP from Eagerwish's inventory for the hireling payment.

The druid follows the dwarf's example and takes his own mule away from the road, not commenting on the situation. This is not why they are here, and he is happy to let the group go and then continue on their journey.

Feb 8, 2023 12:07 am

Nin clears the road without protest. "Poor sots. But, better them than any of us," he says under his breath after the last of the wagons pass."

Feb 8, 2023 7:03 am

Being Halfling Wilric as well turns his head away from the caravan as it passes, "I bet my last gold these are not poachers." he says quietly almost to himself.

Feb 8, 2023 4:16 pm

With the guards and prisoners passing by and then gone, the new group continues along the path to the ruined monastery. Around sunset do they cross soldiers on patrol, a welcome sight on an often dangerous road. They, too, pass by without incident. Soon, you find yourself standing in the dark with the monastery looming before you. Your weary legs beg for you to rest, but the promise of treasure is a powerful siren calling to you. What do you do?

Day Seven. Late evening. Somewhere in the Eastreach Province.

Feb 8, 2023 8:58 pm

Horace looks upon the monastery with determination.
"Well, we have finally arrived. Let us not waste time and enter now."
He pauses briefly to consider something before continuing.
"We should steel ourselves before entering though. I will lead a short time of prayer to the gods to strengthen our wills. That will give us the edge we need to slay the vile beasts that lay within.

Feb 9, 2023 10:14 am

You can practically hear Wilric roll his eyes, but he does admire the man’s enthusiasm. "Any little bit of help is always welcomed." the Halfling says as he sits on a rock not to far away and waits, he does raise an eyebrow as Wardhall shows huge amounts of exuberant energy during the prayer. ‘Sailors!’ he thinks with a sign.

Feb 9, 2023 11:14 am

Eagerwish is not that eager to continue on without rest, however he also refuses to get kicked out of another group. He thus binds his mule's bridle nearby and checks through his gear.

Feb 9, 2023 2:20 pm

The guards and sailor, despite having been hired by other members, look between Horace and Czespecem. On the one hand, the knight had energy ad charisma. On the other, the dwarf had survived the crypt once before. They wait to move on until they know what the plan is.

Feb 11, 2023 5:38 pm

"With our numbers, we should be able to best the goblins that beset my prior party," Czespecem ventures. "And with them slain, we'll be able to remove the valuable tapestries unbothered. That will be a start to cleaning out the complex, and the tapestries can fund a bigger expedition."

Feb 12, 2023 10:16 am

Wilric shrugged at the dwarf’s plan it seemed as good as any, though he doubted what some mouldy tapestries would fetch on the market. "Who knows what these goblins Maybe horsing as well." he said simple to show agreement with the said plan.

Feb 12, 2023 1:43 pm

The the group in more or less agreement, the enter the complex and Czespecem finds it undisturbed at first glance. Who knows what reinforcements may have come in the week he had been gone from the place?

You find yourselves in the entrance hall, with two doors and one secret passage through the statue's jar. What do you do?

OOC:

If you are just charging back to the goblin's lair, I can fast forward you.

Feb 12, 2023 1:55 pm

"Do you think we can get in and get the drop on them" Nim asks Czespecem. "We are many, but I would just as soon sneak in quietly and take them out one at a time, if we can."

"Or perhaps lure one or two out and then fall upon them when it's to our advantage," he teases with a smile.

He then relates a ploy to send a single person forward, the fastest, and then flee as soon as the goblins notice them. Meanwhile, the rest of the party awaits in an area where they can capitalize on sneak and rear attacks.

Feb 12, 2023 2:11 pm

Eagerwish strokes his stubble as he hears out Nim's plan.
"You think they are still going to be here?"

Feb 12, 2023 4:00 pm

"Why wouldn't they?" Nim asks. To Czespecem, "Wait, did it look like they lived here or we're just passing through?"

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Feb 12, 2023 4:21 pm

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Feb 12, 2023 4:35 pm

Eagerwish shrugs his shoulders.
"Dunno, it's hard to imagine someone living in a place like that. You got nowhere to farm, and I'd say you have about the same chance of hunting something as becoming the hunted thing... Actually I think the second chance is greater."

OOC:

I vaguely remember DM mentioning somewhere that the goblins were looters and may have meta-gamed here under assumption Czespecem would have told us. If that is the case, apologies!

Feb 13, 2023 4:11 pm

"Really, I'm not sure," Czespecem demurs. "It's true that they may merely have been looking for loot, as we were." He pauses a moment. "I don't think I mentioned this, but in a room near the tapestries, I had a vision from the Iron God. He appeared as a moving statue all of iron ... he wants the catacombs cleansed of evil, and will reward whoever does the task. It would be ironic if the goblins already had accomplished it!"

Feb 14, 2023 4:10 pm

Horace stops his praying when he hears this. "See, we are indeed blessed by the gods. It doesn't matter how those goblins live in there, all that matters is that they die. Their evil must be stopped. Czespecem, if you would be so kind as to guide us to those goblins, I will lead the
Purge of these vile creatures.

Feb 14, 2023 4:38 pm

OOC:

I just need some info before you return to the tapestry chamber. Are you checking doors for traps again? Are you listening at each door again? Are you taking the most direct path that the dwarf knows?

Feb 15, 2023 2:56 am

OOC:

I believe Yes to all of the above. Each of us thieves will take charge of whichever skill they are best at.

Feb 15, 2023 2:37 pm

OOC:

Sorry, my prior response got lost. What mathfuric said.

Feb 15, 2023 5:41 pm

Day Seven. Late evening. Monastery of the Iron God.

The party stands before the ruined monastery, most for the first time. For Czespecem, however, there are memories of what had occurred the last time he explored within. The group steps inside and begins their cautious approach to the tapestry room, hoping to catch the goblins unawares.

With a slow movement- checking each door for traps and listening to what may lie beyond- it takes roughly an hour before you find yourselves in the secret room with the tapestries; Czespecem notices that there are no bodies present. At the door that led to the goblin lair, they wait and listen, but are confident that nothing is behind the portal. Wherever the remaining goblins had fled, it was not back to this spot. Inside the room, there is still no sign of a fight other than disturbed dust on the floor and the splattering of blood. A single door awaits to the south. Behind it, the sound of goblins.

[ +- ] Map of Goblin Lair

Rolls

Wandering Monster

Listen

Feb 15, 2023 7:51 pm

Wilric quietly slips an arrow from his quiver notching it into place. The plucky Halfling slowly moves the tapestry covering the door to check if it is clear, before slipping out into the shadows of the next room.

Cautiously he checks around for traps and dangers.

OOC:

Stealth check. Move silently 30%, Hide in Shadows 20%

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Rolls

Stealth - (1d100)

(54) = 54

Feb 16, 2023 1:04 am

Hidden in the room that once housed the goblin menace, Wilric pokes and prods at the door between them and the likely survivors. Time passes, and he finds no traps on the door. But he does continue to hear goblin voices from beyond.

Rolls

Delicate Tasks 20%

Feb 16, 2023 1:24 am

"Right," Czespecem says quietly. "Now, Wardhall, you and Horace here should be first through the door. I'll come next with me shovel. Gilsbead and Gillaug, you follow. Then the rest of us. When I open the door, we go." He looks for agreement.

Feb 16, 2023 8:23 am

Horace grips his sword in anticipation. "That sounds good to me. Finally we get our chance at divine retribution."

Feb 17, 2023 12:13 pm

Nim draws his dagger and grimly nods at Czespecem's suggestion.

The thief's heart races in anticipation. Hopefully this works, he thinks.

Feb 19, 2023 12:25 am

OOC:

It's been a few days. Updating.

Bursting open the door, Wardhall leaps into the room hoping that Horace stands beside him. Inside the room, twelve goblins freeze in surprise at the adventurers; several thuds indicate dropped weapons. It will be a tight fit to get all the adventurers inside... at least not without slaying a few of the beasties.

Surprise Round of Combat
Having been prepared, the sailor comes in swinging. His mace makes a fearsome weight heading towards a goblin's head... And a sicking crack can be heard as the goblin drops dead.

OOC:

You crazy lot have surprise!

Rolls

Surprise

Initiative: Party, Goblins

Wardhall Attack

Wardhall Damage

Feb 19, 2023 2:09 am

The doughty dwarf charges in!

Rolls

shovel - Attack with - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

shovel - Damage - (1d6+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Feb 19, 2023 3:43 am

As his larger companions barrel into the room Wilric slides in the door keeping the wall to his back, then releases two arrows in quick succession . . .

Rolls

First arrow - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Damage - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Second arrow - (1d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Feb 19, 2023 3:08 pm

Czespecem cleaves an unprepared goblin in twain with his enchanted shovel, leaving the two parts to fall separately in front of its comrades. Arrows fly into the room to no avail, but effectively threaten the creatures. Gillaug takes a moment to aim and releases a bolt which sticks in a shoulder.

OOC:

You can fit two more melee warriors, now that two goblins have perished.

Feb 19, 2023 4:44 pm

Horace charges into the room with a cry, "By the gods you shall die." He will attempt to attack the nearest goblin with his sword.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(20) + 1 = 21

Potential damage - (1d8)

(4) = 4

Feb 19, 2023 9:27 pm

Another goblin finds itself dead in as many seconds, this one being from a head-cleave from a devout blade. Of the twelve goblins, nine remain. The numbers are evening.

Feb 20, 2023 11:43 am

OOC:

@cowleyc For possible later use - Eagerwish has Faerie Fire prepared for the day!

Seeing the party mowing down the goblins one after another, Eagerwish jerks his head from Gillaug towards the goblins.
"Shoot!"
He shouts and follows the dart, his sickle sword and shield in hand, ready to earn his place among the adventurers!

Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20)

(5) = 5

Damage roll - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Feb 22, 2023 12:14 am

Nim rushes into the room with his companions and falls on the nearest goblin, preferably one that is caught flat-footed by their sudden advance. Brandishing his dagger, he thrusts it at the goblin...

OOC: Not sure if any bonuses to hit apply for surprise, etc.

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Rolls

Attack, Damage - (d20+1, d4)

d20+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

d4 : (3) = 3

Feb 22, 2023 2:32 pm

The goblins scramble to pick up their weapons and return the attack before it is too late, but you all not only caught them unawares but also a little faster than the goblins. Having forced your way into the room, you continue your assault.

Round One of Combat
Combat Order
Players
Goblins

You have the initiative, even after the surprise round. What do you do?

OOC:

The room is still tight, and Gilsbead has not found his way in yet. Of the twelve goblins, nine still stand.

Feb 22, 2023 2:38 pm

OOC:

I was under assumption that Gillaug had a crossbow, however he did not seem to attack. Does he need to be in the room as well?

Feb 22, 2023 2:52 pm

OOC:

Gillaug did attack in one of my posts. It may have been a post I accidently started in the OOC thread instead of here, hence the rolls not showing up.

Quote:

Gillaug takes a moment to aim and releases a bolt which sticks in a shoulder.

Feb 23, 2023 4:21 am

Nim Takes another stab at a nearby goblin, this time hopefully introducing a foe to the pointy end of his dagger...

But, the confusion of battle continues to hinder the elf's efforts.

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Rolls

Attack, Damage - (d20+1, d4)

d20+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

d4 : (2) = 2

Feb 23, 2023 9:34 am

Wilric sticks to the walls attempting to flank the Goblins, releasing two more arrows as he goes . . .

Rolls

Arrow 1 vs goblins - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Arrow 2 vs Goblins - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Damage - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Feb 23, 2023 3:47 pm

Horace swings his sword at another goblin.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

Potential damage - (1d8)

(7) = 7

Feb 23, 2023 3:57 pm

OOC:

Ahh sorry, managed to miss that!

Growling at the goblin that managed to dodge his attack beforehand, Eagerwish slashes at his foe once again!

OOC:

Edit: This character is cursed from the very beginning, lol.

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Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Damage - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Feb 23, 2023 11:45 pm

Chaos explodes in the room as the knight sticks his blade through the chest of a second goblin and Wilric looses an arrow that knocks another one back. Eagerwish wishes eagerly to make a killing blow, but a wish is all that is. The hirelings leap to action, and a sickening crunch resounds from Wardhall's mace as it crushes a goblin.

Even Czespecem manages to take advantage of the situation, with his blessed shovel cleaving a goblin violently; the keened bladed end slicing through the creature effortlessly. The five remaining goblins scream in terror at the horror beset upon them, for three of the dead had told the others of the damned dwarf! The Goblin Scourge was here, and they must flee! The pitiful creatures turn and try to flee out the door along the south wall, all wits having abandoned them. Czespecem watches as a goblin turns before him in fear, and shoves his shovel clean through the back until it emerges from the goblin's chest.

OOC:

Ironically, everyone in melee with a goblin can take a free attack as they try to retreat. There are four remaining.

Rolls

Gilsbead Attack with Sword

Gillaug Attack with Light Crossbow

Wardhall Attack with Mace

Wardhall Damage

Czespecem: crowbar - Attack

Czespecem: shovel - Damage

Goblin Morale

Gilsbead Retreat Attack

Wardhall Retreat Attack

Czespecem: shovel - Retreat Attack

Czespecem: shovel - Damage

Feb 24, 2023 9:39 am

Determined to bring at least one of his foes down, Eagerwish strikes at the back of the fleeing goblin!

Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20)

(15) = 15

Damage roll - (1d6)

(5) = 5

Feb 26, 2023 11:53 am

A wicked smile flickers upon his lips as he writes the songs of his deeds within this dungeon, he slowly notches another arrow looking for a gap to hit another goblin. None comes as the goblins flee . . .

Feb 27, 2023 10:42 pm

OOC:

@b0dewig @pawndream You have the opportunity to make attacks against the fleeing goblins. There are three remaining.

Feb 28, 2023 12:26 am

Nim takes another stab at the fleeing goblins. Surely, he will hit one of them, eventually...

Rolls

attack. damage - (d20+1, d4)

d20+1 : (19) + 1 = 20

d4 : (3) = 3

Feb 28, 2023 8:30 pm

"After them! Don't let them escape. He swings his sword at a nearby goblin. After swinging his sword, he will pursue the goblins.

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Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(18) + 1 = 19

Potential damage - (1d8)

(3) = 3

Feb 28, 2023 8:55 pm

As two of the three goblins fall, the final survivor scurries into the next room. It is easy enough to overtake him and put him out of his misery, thus ending the goblin menace... or so you hope. A door to the south stands closed before you, and there is still the door heading east from the tapestry room. Or, if you are happy with your spoils, there is the way out and back to town. A nagging feeling in the back of Czespecem's mind tells him there is more work to do.

End of Combat

You find yourselves in another room that seems to be surrounding the tapestry chamber, with a trail of dead goblins behind you. In this chamber, underneath ruined tapestries and blankets, lie the bodies of Czespecem's fallen companions and the goblins killed earlier. Altogether there are seventeen dead goblins, and several small piles of treasure uncleverly hidden.

There is a silver goblet, a necklace, two potions of unknown quality, two garnets, a jade pendant, ten pounds of grave-trinkets in a sack, 160gp in coin, and 2000sp. There are also three tapestries of fine, if old, quality still hanging in one of the previous chambers. You also find a small pile, likely the goblin's original treasure; six forks, five spoons, and a rusting dagger.

[ +- ] Map of Treasure Room

Feb 28, 2023 9:10 pm

Can Czespecem tell whether the 2000 sp are the cache of silver coin that the Iron God said to leave alone?

Feb 28, 2023 9:30 pm

tibbius says:

Can Czespecem tell whether the 2000 sp are the cache of silver coin that the Iron God said to leave alone?

Short answer, they are not the coins in question.

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Mar 1, 2023 2:32 am

"I say we take our winnings out of here," the dwarf says pragmatically, "cash out, equip, and come back with a larger force to really cleanse this place."

Mar 1, 2023 12:12 pm

Wilric likes the Dwarf’s think on this one, "Your plan is solid Czespecem. A couple of nights of luxury is never something to scoff at." The young Halfling starts to help collect whatever treasure is lying around.

Mar 1, 2023 12:40 pm

"I concur," Nim adds. "Besides, all that fighting has left me parched and famished."

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Mar 2, 2023 5:37 pm

Looking a little annoyed at his companions, Horace voices his opinion.
"Did those goblins scare you? They were nothing. Obviously this group is destined to vanquish the evil. I think we should continue forward. Surely the goblins defeat will strike fear into whatever lurks here. "

Mar 5, 2023 11:40 pm

It is a quiet journey back through the tapestry room and to the entrance to the keep with treasure in hand. It is quite late at this point when you exit the monastery, and after a full day of travel and combat you find it nearly impossible to continue on. You have the option to make a camp hidden away, or to begin your return to the waystation.

OOC:

If you want to continue, I'll need you to roll me a Saving Throw. Failure means you will receive penalties from exhaustion.

Rolls

Wandering Monsters

Mar 6, 2023 9:38 pm

"Orcs' teeth," says the dwarf wearily, "I'm tired." He looks to his companions in the dimming light. "I say we tuck up around behind that half-broke wall, there, out of view from the road like. No fire, no sign we're here. Just sleep, and one or two of us awake to warn of trouble. We know the stars alright, set three hour watches and we'll all have rest enough." He nods as if everyone's already agreed to this plan.

Mar 6, 2023 9:39 pm

OOC:

Czespecem will intervene in watch assignments to assure himself that only one hireling will be on any particular watch. No need for them to have a chance to get ideas ...

Mar 7, 2023 10:54 am

Wilric tries to stifle a yawn as he thinks things over, but he is too aware of the dangers of traveling at night. "Maybe those with good vision at night should do the darkest parts of the night?"

He stretches and yawns again.

Mar 7, 2023 2:50 pm

The night passes by as each watch keeps hidden from prying eyes. At one point some noises can be heard coming from the monastery, but they do not emerge from the walls. Otherwise, it is a peaceful night.

The next morning comes and with it a day of travel. The tapestries are heavy and awkward, but the mule (without a cart, as was corrected) bears the load with little complaint. Sometime in the morning the group passes a small troupe of hooded figures who seem to be more concerned with their hushed conversation than anything with you. And later, a man on horseback leading a chained and gagged prisoner passes you, but he makes a point of turning down any conversation.

Eventually you find yourself outside familiar doors. From your time at this roadside inn, you know that there are frequently traders that pass through here, and also there is a man who operates out of here selling basic provisions. The innkeeper also offers a lockbox service, but it costs 5% per week.

Rolls

Wandering Monsters

Encounters

Mar 9, 2023 4:10 pm

At the front of the inn, Horace takes a look at his remaining funds. Looking up to the rest of the group, he asks,
"So now that we are safely back, we need to split the reward. We should find someone to appraise and purchase our goods. As i am the most honest, and humble, member of our group, I will ensure that we get a fair price and that it is split evenly."

Mar 9, 2023 8:00 pm

Czespecem does not respond but his bullshit alarm screams in his head.

Mar 10, 2023 2:58 am

Wilric smiles at Horace’s comment but more so at the look on Czespecem, "You do come across as honest Horace . . . " Wilric leaves the sentence there and heads into the Inn leaving the goods for the Paladin to sort.

Mar 10, 2023 11:31 pm

Inside the inn are several tables filled with late-night revelers enjoying their tankards. Most look like standard travelers and farmers, and none look like adventurers for hire. The bartender/innkeeper stands behind the bar waiting for guests, and a door to a side-room awaits. Behind that door is the local provisioner, who also is willing to purchase finer quality wares in the hopes he can turn them around to a traveling merchant.

OOC:

If you try to sell any of the goods, this is what you are offered, in gold pieces:

Silver Goblet: 10
Necklace: 5
Grave-Trinkets: 50
Garnets x2: 20
Jade Pendant: 100
Tapestry #1: 12
Tapestry #2: 50
Tapestry #3: 25

Rolls

Hirelings

Mar 12, 2023 11:35 pm

OOC:

I vote to sell it all and hoard the earns with the barkeep.

Wilric makes his way to the bar, "An ale Barkeep, we have come back better than we began." The Halfling places a coin on the bar, waits for his ale and moves off to a table. There he waits for the others to join him.

Mar 14, 2023 12:50 am

"And I see you return with a full fellowship, not just a lone survivor! An ale it is! I suspect you will be purchasing plenty more!" The bartender begins pouring several pints of ale without waiting for the party to order them. After all, you have the spending money.

OOC:

Let me know if you want to fade to the next morning as you prepare to depart.

Mar 15, 2023 11:05 pm

Horace will go out and purchase some rations. Then he will join the others at the bar.
"That was a most exhilarating fight. Those foul creatures couldn't stand to our righteous fury. Surely the other creatures are quaking in their boots. Why, we were so valiant the gods saw fit to reward us. Surely they're is more in store for all of us. "

Mar 16, 2023 3:18 pm

The evening passes with much haggling and revelry. The ale flows freely in exchange for your hard earned money. The morning comes, and along with it a hangover. But today is a day of walking, and so there are few worries. The tavern is emptier in the morning, though some travelers are to be found having breakfast. It is noted that none at the tables seem to be for hire, and also that the elf, Nim, has vanished. It is possible he had said his goodbyes the night before, but that night is mostly a blur.

Sometime around noon as you are halfway along the road, you hear a rustling from the brush nearby. The bright light off the day shows several figures creeping through the treeline towards you. It would appear to be an ambush, but you have detected it just in time! Coming in two groups from both ahead and behind you, they seem to be trying to surround you. With twelve bandits in total, each group has a swordsman, three spearmen, and three bowmen. Luckily you were already wary of bandits, for you have been spending days traveling with treasure. They do not get the jump on you today!

Round One of Combat
Combat Order
Party
Bandits

OOC:

The swordsmen have AC 14, while the spearmen and bowmen have AC12.

Also, you were very unlucky with the wandering monster roll!

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Rolls

Encounters

Encounter

Surprise

Initiative (Party, Enemies)

Weapons

Mar 16, 2023 9:24 pm

Seeing the large group, Horace is unsure if his group could defeat them. A more diplomatic approach might work.

"Halt, you will not find anything of value on us. Rather, we know of a place that is full of treasure. If you promise to let us go safely, we could guide you there. "

He awaits there reply, his hand on his sword hilt.

Mar 16, 2023 9:45 pm

One of the swordsmen approaches Horace. "Treasure, you say? And just where is this place? It can't be too filled with gold that you would trade your life for it." He holds up a hand to signal to the others to hold fast. They do so, but keep their bows and spears at the ready.

Rolls

Reaction

Mar 16, 2023 10:16 pm

"We'll go partners with you," Czespecem follows up on Horace' sally. "With the lot of us each taking one share, all who survive can walk away wealthy. The bloody work will go easier with more hands."

Mar 16, 2023 11:49 pm

There is some hemming and hawing, some bickering and yelling, and eventually the bandits come to an accord with you. You'll lead them to the monastery (or wherever it is you told them the treasure lay) and gather as much loot as you can. They do not seem interested in being your friends, however, and only seem to view this as a business venture. And so you set out once more.

Hours later, you notice further up the trail the outline of a horseman and large retinue approaching. The distance makes it hard to count, but best estimates are twelve footmen alongside the mounted man. The bandits beside you look apprehensive.

What do you do?

Mar 17, 2023 2:28 am

Wilric was impressed with Horace’s ability to attract followers, even these one which may end up stabbing us in the back. The Halfling will be keeping an eye on this lot.

Seeing the nervous tension building upon the bandit’s face at the sight of the new arrivals, he turns to the bandit Leader. "Move your men to the side of the road, once there kneel and bow your heads. Don’t look up." He then turns to Horace, "The Lord coming down the road is all yours Horace, keep his attention on you."

Wilric joins the Bandits on the side of the road . . .

OOC:

Hopefully if they keep their heads down, the bandits won’t be recognised. Plus hopefully the Lord is full of himself as sees this as a sign of due respect.

Mar 19, 2023 6:39 am

OOC:

As the group approaches us, what can we tell about them. Is it some sort of traveling noble or just a group of mercenaries?

Mar 19, 2023 11:06 pm

The bandit troupe does as Wilric suggests and pulls to the side of the road and prepares to take a knee. The kneeling will also do the favor of hiding their faces, as it is likely several of them are wanted men. The approaching men come closer and it is evident that they are a foot patrol belonging to the Eastreach Province. The scroll-and-coin emblem is present on the chest of the horseman's gleaming plate, and the footmen are checkered with the black and purple that marks them of the Eastreach Province.

As they approach, they seem to take little notice of those who stood off the road for them, though there is still some distance between them and you. The bandits kneel and bow their heads, in preparation for the patrol. It is a simple but clever ruse, as those outside the law would not be caught out in the open like this. Horace can see that the horseman is likely a sheriff, which implies some form of nobility.

"Hail, sir knight," he calls to Horace as he nears. "What brings you and yours to this road so far from, well, anything?"

Mar 20, 2023 4:46 pm

Kneeling alongside Wilric, the druid leans and whispers to the hobbit.

"Should we maybe let them know these are bandits? Could save us from them stabbing us in the back..."

Mar 20, 2023 6:00 pm

"Hail and well met" Horace responds as he looks the group up and down. "We are but simple servants of the gods on a most righteous mission. We are cleansing an old monastery of the sinister and wicked creatures that lie within. Though we might miss the comforts of the city, our souls will be nourished and strengthened by following the gods will. What about yourself? Surely you must be on an important mission to be out here. "

He seems to be eagerly anticipating what the noble says. Surely they also be on a righteous mission.

Mar 21, 2023 3:56 am

The sheriff frowns as he arrives. Hrmph. "Bad business, that monastery. It's good that you are going to clean it out, as I would be tasked with it sooner or later. But for now, I hunt for those that would do harm to those on the road. Bandits and wolves, mostly. If you delve in those parts, be alert for there are secrets that have been hidden from sight since before I was a lad. I will pass along a story that I heard as a child. Bathing in the fountain of the priests will grant protection against the undead." He nods at Horace, then begins to lead his patrol away. Several of the footmen look curiously at the bandits and your company, but don't speak up.

OOC:

You have an opportunity to sell them out before I continue your travel.

Mar 21, 2023 9:53 am

Wilric leans in towards Eagerwish, "You maybe right, but they will also make good fodder for the beasts inside the ruins. It is a hard choice but I feel if a few of them die in my stead the better."

Mar 21, 2023 11:19 am

Eagerwish snorts silently.
"Pretty sure they gonna send US to meet the monsters first."

Mar 21, 2023 12:35 pm

"Do it." Wilric whispers as he turns and stands behind the kneeing Bandits. He gets ready to draw his bow.

Mar 21, 2023 1:05 pm

"Shoulda become the fuckin' woodcutter like ma wanted," Eagerwish growls in whispered breath as he raises up to a standing position.

"M'lord, if I may," as he says this, the exiled druid moves to the other side of the road, to get away from the bandits, "that is only half true. While some of us are indeed on this holy mission Mr. Knight speaks of, others are mere brigands that we had to bribe with our knowledge of the Monastery's location so that they would not slit our throats!"

Mar 21, 2023 2:18 pm

Without hesitation or doubt in their minds, the patrol draws steel and puts it to flesh! The bandits leap up from their positions and prepare to defend themselves. Within a matter of moments, it is a chaotic melee!

Round One of Combat
Combat Order
Patrol (Sheriff, Sergeant x2, Footman x10)
Party
Bandits Fighter x2, Spearman x5, Bowman x3

The foot patrol leaps into action and begins clanging metal against metal. The bandits defend themselves as best they can, but the patrol is better armored and almost equally numbered. Without knowing who is who, the patrol seems to target anyone present, aside from Horace and Eagerwish who had spoken up. To that end, three bowmen are slain by the sword, along with one spearman. With shock, you see that Wardhall takes a glancing blow, and poor Gillaug takes a stray blade through the chest and dies.

OOC:

What a mess this turned out to be! I rolled for the reaction, and the patrol is super hostile. They randomly selected targets and just went ham. So now it is your turn and there are many bandits and many members of the patrol. What do you do?!

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Rolls

Reaction

Initiative (Party, Bandits, Patrol)

Sheriff Attack, Target

Sergeants Attacks, Targets

Footmen Attacks

Footmen Targets

Damage

Mar 22, 2023 4:07 pm

With a sigh, Horace knows what he needs to do. He pulls out his sword and attacks the nearest bandit.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(9) + 1 = 10

Potential damage - (1d8)

(4) = 4

Mar 23, 2023 6:48 am

‘I liked the sailor.’ Wilric thought to himself as he watches Gillaug fall, but quickly shrugs it off and fires two arrows at the Bandit Bowmen.

OOC:

Will fire at the closest bowman, if he falls Wilric will aim for the next. If does not he will hit the same bowman.

Rolls

Arrow 1 - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Damage - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Arrow 2 - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Mar 23, 2023 4:20 pm

Seeing the ensuing chaos, Eagerwish does what every smart man of his station would do - he bolts away, into the bushes, behind the trees or any form of cover that would protect him from the flying arrows and angry swordsmen!

Mar 23, 2023 6:02 pm

OOC:

Tibbius is busy with their new job, so I'll take control of Czespecem for a bit.

The dwarf was anything but foolish. Well, perhaps foolish enough to adventure for coin, and definitely foolish enough to explore ruins for a living... but he knew that running now might look suspicious, and it would be better to be seen fighting alongside the patrol. With enchanted shovel in hand, he leaps to action and takes on one of the spearmen nearby.

Rolls

Czespecem - Attack with Shovel - (1d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Czespecem - Damage with Shovel - (1d6+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Mar 23, 2023 6:08 pm

Gilsbead rushes towards his companion only to find a spear skewering him. Spears and arrows fly, and the swordsmen begin slicing through footmen like butter. Four footmen die to the swordsmen in as many seconds, and three more soldiers die to the rest of the bandits. Whatever happens next, it will happen fast.

End Round One of Combat

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Rolls

Fighter 1 Attacks

Fighter 2 Attacks

Targets

Attacks

Damage

Morale

Mar 23, 2023 6:29 pm

Round Two of Combat
Combat Order
Patrol
Party
Bandits

The foot patrol quickly finds themselves outnumbered, but not outmatched. The gleaming lance and swords continue hacking and slashing. The sheriff begins a melee with one of the bandit swordsmen, effectively cutting off the latter's ability to cut swathes through his men. He stabs the bandit through the leg, but doesn't get a killing blow. Two spearmen and a bowman are summarily executed.

You find yourselves in a gory scene. Six members of the foot patrol keep fighting, including the sheriff and both his sergeants. For the bandits, seven still fight; this includes the two swordsmen, three spearmen, and two bowmen.

OOC:

It is your turn. I needed to make a spreadsheet for all of this!

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Rolls

Sheriff, Sergeants

Footmen

Morale

Mar 23, 2023 9:36 pm

"Well this went to hell quickly!" Wilric says to himself as he manoeuvres to flank the bandits, peppering them with the bowmen with arrows . . .

OOC:

Aiming at Bowmen
Hoping to get behind them, will leave this up to your call DM :)

[ +- ] Backstab

Rolls

Arrow 1 - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Arrow 2 - (1d20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Mar 23, 2023 9:46 pm

OOC:

That is absolutely allowed and encouraged!

One of the bandit bowmen draws back his string and prepares to loose, but falls forward with two sheafs sticking out from his back.

Mar 27, 2023 2:47 am

Moving towards another bandit swordsman, Horace swing his sword.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(18) + 1 = 19

Potential damage - (1d8)

(7) = 7

Mar 27, 2023 2:56 am

Coming to the sheriff's aid, Horace swings a mighty blow and cleaves the bandit swordsman in twain! This proves to be too much for the bandit troupe, and those remaining let out a scream and flee into the forest! The soldiers of the patrol strike down two more before they can escape, but the remaining swordsman, four spearmen, and two bowmen manage to escape your clutches. Wardhall raises his hands in surrender, knowing that he doesn't look the reputable sort.

"Ho, sir knight, your assistance was appreciated in this melee! With any luck, they'll be licking their wounds for some time yet. We will be returning to the city, and stopping in the wayside inn for the night. Would you wish to join us, or have you still plans at the monastery?"

End of Combat

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Rolls

Morale

Attacks

Mar 28, 2023 5:20 am

"I am sorry, but i must refuse. We have been tasked with ridding the monastery of the creatures that lie within.
I had hoped that the bandits would have joined us as a way for them to redeem themselves, but alas that was not to be. That being said, thank you for your assistance in dealing with those bandits. Without you ourlives would have been in grave danger. I will pray for your fallen so their souls will join the gods."

Horace looks towards his companions, "What say all of you, shall we venture forth now or set up camp here?"

Mar 28, 2023 1:46 pm

Wardhall looks slightly wounded and highly shocked by what just happened. The two men he had been getting to know now lay slain on the ground. Even Czespecem looks skeptical at the smaller group now, as he has seen what carelessness can lead to.

OOC:

Also, we have a player ready to join the group. The tavern makes the most sense, but I can also pop them in wherever.

Mar 28, 2023 2:33 pm

OOC:

Horace will go with the group. He was just assuming that everyone would do what he wanted.

Mar 29, 2023 4:54 am

Looking at the two dead Wilric shakes his head a little, "Heading back will just delay our nerves, but not fill our pouches. I say we travel on."

OOC:

Can we not just meet the new addition on the road?

Mar 29, 2023 4:44 pm

With more voices urging to continue on, the party moves forward towards the ruins. Upon arrival, at the end of the day, they can just barely make out the glow of a small fire from behind a rocky outcropping, likely some travelers that had happened upon the site and decided to stop for the evening. Wardhall seems skeptical of investigating, suggesting instead that you camp on the far side of the ruins; he is clearly shaken from the fight.

Medwyn and Theophroneus, you had met each other in a tavern some weeks north, and had heard the rumors of this destroyed monastery. It took you some time to make your way here, and along that road did your companions meet their ends. You now sit here by your fire, eating some of the last of your rations, hoping that a new plan comes along. For you recognize it is far too dangerous to explore within with such a small party. If only some adventurers would fall into your laps.

Mar 29, 2023 8:18 pm

Theophroneus (despite his mouthful of a name) is a taciturn, mostly-white-haired gentleman in his 50's. His armor and his skin are both leathery, and his worn backpack full of adventuring gear leans up against the log on which he sits. He is idly inspecting his shield and battle-axe for any signs of wear, tending to them in the firelight.

Taking a break to look around at the empty wilderness in the gathering dusk, he says to Medwyn "I guess we're a bit early for the party." The hint of a smile creeps across his deeply-lined face, as he goes back to fussing over his gear.

Mar 30, 2023 1:39 am

"Poor form, indeed. I am always fashionably late if I can help it. I should hope our gracious hosts will not be too put out."

Medwyn runs a hand through meticulously coifed curls as he reclines against a tree trunk. He's maybe half Theophroneus' age, and his clothes are a touch too fine for traveling. An open wine bottle rests on a flat stone at his right, and a book bound in rich dyed purple leather and embossed in silver rests on his lap. He's using it as a writing surface to scratch out notes in strange characters on a blank parchment, seeming to puzzle over them.

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Mar 30, 2023 10:00 am

Wilric looks at the camp site, "Far to poorly hidden that camp fire to be the bandits, we might need to do our civic duty and warn them." The Halfling says with a half smile before attempting to vanish into the dark and sneak up upon the campsite.

Rolls

Move silently - (1d100)

(95) = 95

Hide in shadows - (1d100)

(15) = 15

Mar 30, 2023 11:16 pm

While he certainly isn't silent, Wilric is confident in the shadows he lurks within. Some snapping of small twigs beneath his feet later, he finds himself looking at a campfire with an impeccably groomed man in robes and a warrior of no weak heart sitting beside. They discuss a party that they were possibly invited to, or had missed? It's hard to tell, and confusing to think about.

Both Medwyn and Theophroneus hear some twigs snap nearby, too loud to be caused by a small woodland animal, but when they look around there is nothing to be seen.

OOC:

For the sake of getting to the action, we don't have to dwell too much on this.

Mar 31, 2023 1:03 am

Medwyn's ears prick up. He puts his writing materials to the side and calls out to the night in no particular direction:

"Come out of the shadows and sit down with us, won't you? We've a fire and wine of an excellent vintage, and nothing much of value besides. In any case, if you mean to rob us I'm afraid you'll get more than you bargained for."

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Mar 31, 2023 11:22 am

Wilric’s ears prick up at the offer of wine, "One can not be too safe now, can one? And one who offers a fine wine is always a safe option." The Halfling give his best winning smile as he comes out of the shadows.

Mar 31, 2023 12:23 pm

Theophroneus looks up, raises an eyebrow, and shifts his pack over to make room for the newcomers. He gives the impression that he either knew there would be more coming, or that he's just used to random adventurers showing up outside of ruins with bad reputations.

"See? Told you. We were just a bit early, that's all."

He looks appraisingly at Wilric, and nods "Always good to have one of the little-folk in dark, dangerous places." He goes back to checking his gear.

OOC:

Happy to speed past this as well, or not. Whatever everyone wants to do.

Mar 31, 2023 4:53 pm

OOC:

Yeah, I'm content to say we all get acquainted and get to the adventuring.

Apr 1, 2023 1:06 am

OOC:

Onwards oh mighty DM!
Looks like we are set for the night, and into the ruins in the morning.

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Apr 1, 2023 3:33 pm

The night passes with little issue, after the newly-combined parties spend some time talking. In a bizarre coincidence, both are here primarily for the same reason... to get rich, or die trying. All except Horace, of course. And so they rest through the night, dreaming of the riches to come.

The morning comes, and along with it some breakfast and stretching. Once they make their way back into the ruins, they follow the same path and check any doors they had closed behind them. Eventually they find themselves once more in the room where they had found some treasure previously, after the fight with the goblins. A door awaits to the south, but there had also been the eastern door from the tapestry room.

[ +- ] Map of Treasure Room

Rolls

Encounters

Apr 1, 2023 3:59 pm

OOC:

We entered this room from the door to the left of that friendly little Dwarven fellow, yes?

Theophroneus lights up his lantern as soon as they enter a space requiring extra light for himself and the rest of the humans. He looks around the room, casually surveying the carnage of their previous battle while listening for any sounds.

Apr 1, 2023 4:07 pm

OOC:

Correct. There's also a more full map floating around somewhere.

Apr 2, 2023 12:01 am

cowleyc says:

...but there had also been the eastern door from the tapestry room.

OOC:

Is this "there had been" as in, "there was previously a door here, but no longer," or am I just missing out on the context of the previous delve?

Apr 2, 2023 3:12 am

OOC:

It's still there! There haven't been any disappearing doors.

Apr 2, 2023 3:26 am

"Right, then. Medwyn, would you mind holding this so I can have my shield at the ready?" He goes to hand his lantern to the wizard, so he can move to examine the southern door.

Apr 2, 2023 9:22 am

Wilric raises an eyebrow as the warrior heads towards the door and coughs, "Theo, May I call you Theo?" he pauses ensuring that he has the warrior’s attention. "You look like you will handle an Orc, but traps and locked door are another thing completely. Please leave such things to Czespecem and myself."

Wilric give a short bow and heads to the door to check for traps, then if all is safe if the door is locked.

Rolls

Delicate tasks - (1d100)

(50) = 50

Apr 2, 2023 11:55 am

Theophroneus chuckles quietly. "Theo's fine, Wilric." He gets out of the way, so Wilric can play his trade.

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Apr 2, 2023 1:44 pm

As the halfling checks for traps, the questing dwarf puts his ear to the door to hear what might be on the other side. He hears nothing, and tells the party as such; Wilric also finds nothing of note. Behind the door, a hallway stretches from east to west. It goes twenty feet to the east before turning north, as well as fifty feet west before ending in a door.

[ +- ] Map of Hallway

Rolls

Czespecem: Hear Sounds 3 in 6

Apr 2, 2023 2:58 pm

"Never let it be said I won't get my hands dirty,"
Medwyn says as he takes the lantern with a gloved hand.

OOC:

Are the two ends of the hallway and their respective doors essentially identical as far as we can tell? Also, are we using a defined marching order?

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Apr 2, 2023 11:17 pm

Theo votes for going east, since it seems to connect to the rest of the map and might be worth clearing that.

Apr 3, 2023 3:23 am

Wilric nods his approval to Theo’s suggestion, as it sounds as good as any idea.

Apr 3, 2023 11:14 am

OOC:

I'm totally fine being out front unless someone with a pole wants to be out front sweeping for traps.

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Apr 3, 2023 1:38 pm

With Theo leading the way, the party follows the hallway to the east and finds that it merely loops around the cluster of rooms they had been investigating. The dimensions don't quite add up to what they have seen, though there is still the door in the tapestry room (the octagonal room) that might fill in that space. The dwarf recalls hearing some sounds from this hallway many days ago, but whatever had lurked here is long gone.

[ +- ] Map of Hallway, including Secret Doors

Rolls

Encounters

Apr 3, 2023 2:32 pm

OOC:

Are my eyes just getting too old, or am I not understanding how that octagonal room can have been entered peviously?

Theo scratches his head. "Should we go back and try to fill the gap in our knowledge? I'm afraid the blank spot on our map will keep me awake."

Apr 3, 2023 2:33 pm

OOC:

Ah! It was a secret door that had been stumbled upon. Let me go and update it to reflect that door, instead of showing a wall.

Edit: Forgot that I had created the map in Dungeondraft and pulled it into Foundry. The entrances are in the northwest and northeast diagonal walls.

Apr 3, 2023 2:49 pm

OOC:

Ah, okay! Well my vote is to clear the black spot. I smells mystery and treasures, I does.

Apr 3, 2023 9:18 pm

Knodding in acknowledgment of Theophroneus Benightus, Horace chimes in.

"Indeed, we should leave no crevasse untouched. I am sure there is more here than just goblins and as such, we should gather as much information as we can. Any missing sections of our map could spell our doom."

Apr 3, 2023 9:57 pm

I am nothing if not thorough. Lead on, you intrepid souls.

Apr 3, 2023 11:40 pm

It takes very little time to loop back around and into the octagonal room, where one door remains unopened. The two thieves begin their work of searching and listening, and after several minutes shake both their heads. No traps nor sounds were found nor heard. As Theo opens the door, it becomes quite clear why neither were found. Ten skeletons stand armed inside this 20x20 foot room, and their heads swivel towards you immediately. Their rusted swords glint menacingly in the lantern light.

What do you do?!

OOC:

We agreed as a group previously that, for the sake of speeding up PbP, I'd help move things along following your patterns and instructions.

The skeletons look like they're about to attack, but you're literally holding the door open.

Rolls

Wilric - Delicate Tasks (20%)

Czespecem - Hear Sounds (3 in 6)

Apr 4, 2023 12:05 am

OOC:

Thank you, DM! I'm happy with how you guys are handling that stuff. Seems to be the only sensible way to handle a PbP dungeoncrawl.

Theo is going to try and slam the door closed, brace his back against it, take out a flask of oil, and ask for a torch. (However many of those things he can accomplish in a round.)

"Medwyn, any tricks up your sleeve for about... Ten skeletons?"

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Apr 4, 2023 1:38 am

OOC:

Esteemed DM, I had not remembered to prep any specific spell for the day. Is it cool if I just pick one from my known spells on this occasion?

Apr 4, 2023 12:24 pm

Wilric’s eyes widen a little at the sight of the skeletons, "Some holy water would be good about now!"

OOC:

Just remember that my first character had some on them, maybe we should have searched them lol

Apr 4, 2023 1:43 pm

Theo remembers suddenly that the party has a holy man with them, and locks eyes with Horace.

"It must be your lucky day! Got some friends here for ya."

Apr 5, 2023 3:03 am

OOC:

Assuming I'm good to just go with one of my spells, I do have a Hold Portal readied that could be of some use. Let me know if y'all would like me to set that off; it'd buy us some time, at any rate.

[ +- ] Hold Portal

Apr 5, 2023 3:25 pm

OOC:

Good idea Medwyn. What else do you have, just out of curiosity? I was thinking of firebombing them, and I am assuming Horace greatly desires to smash them to bits.

Apr 5, 2023 3:33 pm

OOC:

Let's assume that Medwyn memorized Hold Portal, and both of us remember to select spells before we dive into the dungeon next time. Timing can be weird online.

Apr 6, 2023 3:03 am

DocFleg says:

OOC:

Good idea Medwyn. What else do you have, just out of curiosity? I was thinking of firebombing them, and I am assuming Horace greatly desires to smash them to bits.

OOC:

Here we are:
Charm Person
Detect Magic
Hold Portal
Light
Magic Missile
Read Languages
Read Magic
Shield
Sleep

cowleyc says:

[ooc]Let's assume that Medwyn memorized Hold Portal, and both of us remember to select spells before we dive into the dungeon next time. Timing can be weird online.

OOC:

And agreed, haha. If Medwyn lasts long enough to sleep, he'll make sure to memorize another spell in the morning.

Apr 6, 2023 3:36 am

Medwyn traces imaginary lines through the air as he rattles off an incantation in a long-forgotten language.

The door to the skeleton room slams, and a quick tug on the handle confirms it to be stuck fast.

Well, that should hold them, I think. Never can tell exactly how long, though. I'm afraid physical altercations are not my forte, so I welcome input from the more rugged members of our party at this juncture.

He then draws a dagger that looks to be ceremonial in nature, and in any case has obviously never seen any real use, as if plucked from the gilded belt of an elderly statesman.

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Rolls

Hold Portal round duration. - (2d6)

(31) = 4

Apr 7, 2023 1:38 pm

The door shuts and then a faint glowing around the edges marks it as warded shut. You can hear scratching from behind as the skeleton attempt to break through to no avail. The magicks will not last for long, and you can either fight or fly.

OOC:

What do you do?

Apr 12, 2023 4:18 am

"To arms my friends!" Horace shouts as he readies his sword and shield. "While we have this time to prepare, let those strong of arm guard the door and protect the others. I will, of course, be in the front. Once the skeletons break through the door, we should try and keep them in the doorway. With this group, I have full confidence that we shall prevail. Remember, no skeleton will make it through this door."

Apr 12, 2023 7:05 am

Swallowing dry, Eagerwish gripped his sickle sword more tightly and stood next to Horace.
"This adventuring profession includes far more killing than one would expect."

OOC:

Are we able to position ourselves so that only one of the skeletons can stand at the hallway at any given time and try to decapitate them one-by-one Czecspecem style? May be a little wonky initiative-wise, but could perhaps make sense narratively if we take turns with the attacks?

Apr 12, 2023 10:34 am

Theo suggests: "I have an oil flask. If someone else wants to lob a torch at 'em, I'll throw this right into their midst and maybe we can thin the herd a little."

OOC:

Otherwise, he is fine with just maintaining the door as a choke point and lopping off skulls with his battle-axe.

Apr 12, 2023 11:16 am

Wilric takes a step or two back testing his bow string before laying a few arrows before him. Pulling free his lantern the plucky Halfling lights it and points it towards the door, hoping to illuminate the skeletons.

Apr 12, 2023 5:41 pm

Medwyn stands as far back from the door as possible. He tries to spin his dagger in a flourish, but it clatters to the floor. He sheepishly retrieves it and clears his throat before assuming an obviously untrained defense posture, with his feet too close together. He is, at least, pointing the dagger in the right direction, though.

OOC:

New character art for my boy Medwyn. I used to have hair not altogether dissimilar to this, haha.

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Apr 13, 2023 4:06 am

The party creates a formation around the door and discusses battle tactics as they wait for the door-enchantment to fade. Forty seconds is all it takes, when suddenly the door crashes open and skeletons begin pushing through. You are prepared, and only allow one to make its way out as another enters the doorway. The nine that are not able to exit seem to have basic spatial reasoning, as they reach through and try to attack without any luck, but do not just shove against each other.

Combat Round One
Combat Order
Party
Skeletons

OOC:

The way we'll do this is I'll have everyone who is trying to make an attack get to attack, and then I'll work it out on my end. It may not be true to form, but it's a good strategy and I'd hate to see it wasted. Plus, there's still a good chance a few will survive and take some of you down with them.

Apr 15, 2023 3:00 am

OOC:

I don't imagine Medwyn will be making an attack as long as there are still more martial types in the front line blocking the door. Unfortunately, he has somewhat exhausted his usefulness in these circumstances, hehe.

Apr 15, 2023 8:45 am

As the door splinters Wilric releases a couple of arrows into the advancing skeletons. Attempting to not hit his companions . . .

Rolls

Arrow 1 vs skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

1d6 : (1) = 1

Arrow 2 vs Skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

1d6 : (1) = 1

Apr 15, 2023 1:00 pm

Theophroneus Benightus takes a powerful stance, with his shield raised and his axe pulled as far back over his head as possible as he attempts to bring it crashing down in a heavy downward arc upon one of these blighted creatures.

OOC:

Also, just a reminder that he has 14 DEX so he can use the super-neato parry/dodge for Fighter (aka -1 to their attacks against him)

Rolls

Attack vs Skeleton (battle-axe) - (1d20+1, 1d8)

1d20+1 : (9) + 1 = 10

1d8 : (5) = 5

Apr 16, 2023 8:03 am

With baited breath Horace awaits the skeletons arrival. Once the door crashes open, he finds the nearest Skeleton and swings his sword.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(12) + 1 = 13

Potential damage - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Apr 16, 2023 3:34 pm

Raising his weapon alongside his companions, Eagerwish waits for them to eliminate the first bone-men and prepares to cut down the ones that come afterwards.
His other hand raises the shield, protecting the druid from possible harm.

Rolls

Sword attack - (1d20)

(16) = 16

Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Apr 16, 2023 10:16 pm

As the first skeleton passes the doorway, the party begins trying to strike it down before it can harm any of them. They manage to hit it with several good strikes, but fail to put it back to the earth. It goes after Eagerwish with its wicked blade, but fails to find an opening in the druid's defenses.

OOC:

As a note, the skeletons have AC11. Shouldn't be too hard to hit them.

It is your turns again.

cowleyc sent a note to cowleyc

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

Apr 16, 2023 11:43 pm

With no way to flank the skeletons Wilric again stays back looking for gaps in which to fire an arrow or two . . .

OOC:

4 arrows used (just to keep count)

Rolls

Arrow 1 vs Sketelon - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (17) + 2 = 19

1d6 : (1) = 1

Arrow 2 vs skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (18) + 2 = 20

1d6 : (6) = 6

Apr 17, 2023 2:53 pm

A wicked light heretofore unseen dances in Theophroneus' eyes as he raises his axe for another downward stroke, mindful of his comrades in close proximity.

Rolls

Attacking Skeleton - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Axe damaxe - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Apr 17, 2023 5:23 pm

An arrow strikes down the first skeleton, and the second bursts through just in time to find Theo's axe smiting it back to death. Several more begin moving to the door, pushing through and trying to slay the living.

OOC:

Two skeletons down, out of ten. This isn't the prettiest combat, but I'm going to assume that for each skeleton that dies another pops up into its place. That should keep us from stalling out waiting for another to walk in a full round later.

Apr 17, 2023 7:53 pm

Eagerwish screams as the skeleton's sword bites into his shield and starts flailing the wooden disk wildly, until an arrow strikes the undead down. Collecting himself during the death of the second foe, he then tries to decapitate the third one.

Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20)

(16) = 16

Damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Apr 17, 2023 8:14 pm

Theo grins as his axe shatters the first skeleton, his forward momentum bringing his upper body downwards. As another moves in to take it's place, he attempts to swing his axe upwards in a backhanded swipe through it's ribcage.

Rolls

Attacking Skeleton - (1d20+1)

(15) + 1 = 16

Damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Apr 17, 2023 8:15 pm

OOC:

I wasn't sure if we are going in any particular order, but feel free to move that action down the line anywhere it belongs.

Apr 19, 2023 12:33 am

Seeing the skeletons fall to the ground, Horace knows that the gods are showing their favor. He swings his sword as an offering to the gods.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Potential damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Apr 19, 2023 1:43 am

OOC:

Ah, I do have 10 pints of lamp oil that I overlooked. Could I chuck one of those into the room, and one of my companions follow it up with a torch to light a fire under these bone bois?

Apr 19, 2023 3:20 am

OOC:

Yeah we can do that. I have a bunch of oil as well, so it's not a precious resource.

Apr 19, 2023 1:54 pm

The combined assault of the Horace, Eagerwish, and Theo is enough to crush yet another skeleton, but more continue to pour forth. A plan to torch them with burning oil begins hatching in a matter of moments. Meanwhile, another skeleton comes forth and finds Horace in his path. A series of attacks are halted by the paladin's shield.

OOC:

You know that burning oil works as a weapon when the flask is lit and the oil coats a creature. Leaving a burning ground will do no real damage, though it might stop more intelligent creatures from pursuing.

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

Apr 20, 2023 3:08 am

OOC:

Sweet. I realize now I do not actually have a means of lighting an oil flask...when it rolls around to Medwyn's action, he'll ask one of his companions for a light and chuck a flaming flask into the cluster of skeletons. By the way @cowleyc, are you just keeping track of init., rounds, etc. behind the screen, or are we being somewhat loosey-goosey with action order in combat? Just want to make sure I'm not blurting out actions out of turn or anything.

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Apr 20, 2023 4:05 am

OOC:

Wilric has some oil as well, we just need a torch lol

Wilric does have a flint and steel, he will happily help light an oil bomb.

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Apr 20, 2023 6:39 am

OOC:

I just went back a couple pages, to figure out how badly we screwed up letting the GM know what our light-source was... But the good news is Theo had handed Medwyn his lantern, at some point. I think that means he is all set to launch a Molotov at these triflin' skellies.

Apr 20, 2023 1:34 pm

OOC:

Due to the asynchronous nature of PbP, I think we're going a little loosey-goosey with THIS combat. But I have a system on my side that I'm using to keep everything organized.

Apr 21, 2023 1:16 am

DocFleg says:

OOC:

I just went back a couple pages, to figure out how badly we screwed up letting the GM know what our light-source was... But the good news is Theo had handed Medwyn his lantern, at some point. I think that means he is all set to launch a Molotov at these triflin' skellies.

OOC:

Excellent, I had totally forgotten that. Bombs away, then.

When there's an opening in the melee that will allow Medwyn to chuck a lit flas into the skeleton room, he does so.

Apr 21, 2023 1:17 am

cowleyc says:

OOC:

Due to the asynchronous nature of PbP, I think we're going a little loosey-goosey with THIS combat. But I have a system on my side that I'm using to keep everything organized.

OOC:

Cool, cool. I was curious also because I'm still refining my approach to combat in my Old School Essentials game here.

Apr 22, 2023 12:27 am

The lit flask flies into the next room and crashes onto one of the skeletons. The creature bursts into flames which char the bones, but the stoic figure does not scream. It does not seem to recognize the pain, though its movements do slow. Meanwhile, the dwarf who had been watching this unfold and struggling to find his place in the formation leaps into action and starts slashing away with his enchanted shovel; it strikes the lead skeleton with a powerful blow, and the enchantment flares as the undead crumbles into death.

OOC:

Eagerwish and Horace to attack. Let me know if this is dragging. I'm still pondering ways to handle this situation better.

Rolls

Target, Damage

Czespecem Shovel Attack, Damage

Apr 23, 2023 5:07 pm

Horace keeps swinging his sword. Even though he knows that there are only 10, their numbers seem endless as they quickly replace their fallen.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(9) + 1 = 10

Potential damage - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Apr 23, 2023 5:25 pm

OOC:

For the record, there are five left and one is on fire.

Apr 23, 2023 5:38 pm

Theo will take his axe to the next shambling pile of bones.

Rolls

Attacking Skeleton - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Damage - (1d8)

(1) = 1

Apr 23, 2023 6:23 pm

Seeing that they are actually making progress with the skeletons, Eagerwish swings again with renewed vigor!

Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Damage - (1D6)

(1) = 1

Apr 24, 2023 1:32 pm

The newly erupted flames emanating from the skeleton in the next room lash out as Eagerwish and Horace attempt to attack, and it distracts them enough that they are unable to land a killing blow on the skeleton in the room. It turns towards Eagerwish and lashes out with a violent blow, cutting into the man's leathers. In the next room, the quickly blackening skeleton collapses under failing necromantic energy, the flames continuing to burn it to bony ash.

OOC:

Eagerwish takes five points of damage.

It is your turns again. You are all doing great, only four skeletons left.

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

Apr 25, 2023 6:05 am

Medwyn lights up another flask of oil, seeing as he has them to spare.

OOC:

By the way, do these continue to burn and inflict damage over 2 rounds as in their description?

Rolls

Missile attack - Oil flask - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Damage - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Apr 25, 2023 9:25 am

OOC:

Looks like I made an extra attack, out of turn. Though it was a miss, I think it's only fair that it be used for this next turn.

Apr 25, 2023 12:28 pm

Wilric winced as the skeleton strikes past Eagerwish‘s shield biting into the Druid. He pushes it a side and releases another couple of arrows, hoping that bringing down the undead will save those in front of him and hence himself . . .

OOC:

6 arrows used

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Rolls

Arrow 1 vs skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d6 : (5) = 5

Arrow 2 vs skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (12) + 2 = 14

1d6 : (2) = 2

Apr 25, 2023 4:35 pm

As he starts to find a good tempo for his attacks, he strikes at yet another Skeleton.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Potential damage - (1d8)

(6) = 6

Apr 25, 2023 6:02 pm

The doughty dwarf looks for a chance to whirl the stout sharp blade of his shovel into the fray...

Rolls

shovel - Attack with - (1d20+1)

(16) + 1 = 17

shovel - Damage - (1d6+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Apr 26, 2023 2:22 pm

Another skeleton drops from Czespecem's enchanted shovel, and he feels a renewed vigor towards the divine quest he has been tasked with! Behind it, a skeleton is met with an arrow that slams into and breaks several bones; a blazing flask of oil flies into the room and crashes into the stone floor, spreading a quickly burning blaze that isn't enough to damage anything or anyone.

OOC:

Three skeletons left, one is damaged. Eagerwish to act.

Apr 28, 2023 11:56 am

OOC:

Sorry for the delay!

Would it be possible for Eagerwish to retreat while the skeleton dies, so as he does not provoke an attack of opportunity?

Apr 28, 2023 12:21 pm

OOC:

Absolutely! And if that's your intent, I can kick this along once I've had some coffee.

Apr 28, 2023 2:14 pm

In the moments available, Eagerwish steps back holding tight his wound. It should heal fine, but another stab-wound might be too much for the man. He moves just in time as another of the remaining three skeletons steps out of its room and swings its rusty blade down towards the dwarf, who parries the attack easily.

OOC:

We're in the home stretch! Three skeletons left. Next time I might ask for a series of attacks and damage, just to save some time.

Your turns!

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

Apr 28, 2023 6:44 pm

" There are only three left. Don't let your guard down and don't falter." Horace says as he continues his assault.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Potential damage - (1d8)

(7) = 7

Apr 28, 2023 8:39 pm

Wilric watches as Eagerwish withdraws from the front line, the Druid clutching a large wound. He hopes his companion will be alright, but not one to miss an opportunity the Halfling aims for the gap which has opened up . . .

OOC:

8 arrows used

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Rolls

Arrow 1 vs Skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (13) + 2 = 15

1d6 : (4) = 4

Arrow 2 vs Skeleton - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (15) + 2 = 17

1d6 : (6) = 6

Apr 28, 2023 9:10 pm

Eagerwish leans on one of the walls, clutching at his wound. He is done for this combat, but hopefully his comrades will manage to eliminate the rest of the undead menace.

Apr 28, 2023 10:39 pm

Two skeletons collapse under the strength of Wilfric's bow, and the final skeleton approaches without a single thought in its head other than to end all living.

Apr 29, 2023 6:00 am

Seeing that their victory is at hand, Theo happily hefts his axe up once more. He attempts to put an end to these clattering, shambling nuisances so they can find what treasures await.

Rolls

Attacking Skeleton - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Axe damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

Apr 29, 2023 2:25 pm

OOC:

Oh man, the last skeleton had exactly two hit points!

The final undead creature collapses and the monastery goes silent. No more clacking of bones, no more whispers of deadly blades. Behind the skeletons, illuminated by the slowly dying pool of oil that had been lit earlier, is a 20x20 room with an additional 10x10 alcove to the east. Valuable-looking carpets are rolled up against one wall, five in all. Czespecem's keen dwarf eyes notice a hidden door in the alcove leads east. The dwarf begins searching the door for traps as Wilfric listens for anything within. After some times passes, both shake their heads no. The door and chamber seem to be clear.

Inside, a 30x20 chamber stands silent and cold, without the menace of the skeletons. Three treasure chests are neatly set side-by-side against the far wall.

[ +- ] Map of Treasure Room

Rolls

Czespecem: Delicate Tasks (25%)

Wilfric: Detect Noise (3-in-6)

Apr 29, 2023 2:41 pm

Once the last skeleton is vanquished, Eagerwish drops his weapons and slides along the wall into a sit, trying to recuperate from the hit.

OOC:

Do we have ways of healing? The poor man is at 1HP.

Apr 29, 2023 2:46 pm

OOC:

Looking at the group, I think only through Horace's Lay-on-Hands.

Apr 29, 2023 11:30 pm

Wilric not being much help when it comes to healing and finished checking for noises, the thief goes around recovering some of his arrows and then checks the chests for traps . . .

OOC:

4 arrows recovered

Rolls

Delicate task - (1d100)

(36) = 36

Apr 30, 2023 1:29 am

"Phew, glad I didn't have to use this thing," Medwyn mutters as he slides the ornamental dagger back into its scabbard.

OOC:

This may be a completely brain-dead idea, but I have lots of chalk. Could I like...grind some of it up and use it to stanch Eagerwish's wound, bound underneath a cloth bandage? That might do more harm than good, lol. I just imagine it might be absorbent.

May 1, 2023 1:36 am

Wilfric is able to determine that two of the chests (the left- and right-most) are locked, while the center is unlocked. He is unable to determine if any traps are present, however.

OOC:

I would allow chalk to be used to stop bleeding (such as a specific ability from a monster that has lasting bleed damage), but it won't really do anything here. Good idea, though! Creative!

May 1, 2023 2:38 am

OOC:

Cool, that tracks! I'll keep it in my pocket for a later date.

May 1, 2023 2:11 pm

Czespecem follows up on Wilfric's scrutiny of the chests

OOC:

I'll let you roll for this one, @cowleyc

May 1, 2023 2:15 pm

Theophroneus wonders aloud if anyone has a 10' pole we can use to open those chests from a decent distance away.

May 1, 2023 2:38 pm

The dwarf takes a closer look and determines that while the two chests are locked, they are most certainly not trapped.

The two begin working on unlocking the two chests, and find that the task is easier than they had expected! Simple locking mechanisms that prove no challenge to the dwarf and halfling. Inside the chests, in order from left to right, are the following:

• 2000sp and a gem

• 40gp, 1000sp, and a ring

• 4000sp and 50gp

Rolls

Czespecem: Delicate Tasks 25%

Whomever: Delicate Tasks

May 2, 2023 2:36 am

OOC:

Nice! Are we treating coins and gems as 1/10 lb.?

May 2, 2023 2:43 pm

OOC:

Yes, we're sticking with that. But you also need somewhere to put them. Sacks, backpacks, etc.

May 2, 2023 2:55 pm

Czespecem pases the ring and gem to Medwyn. " here, lad, are these cursed?"

He lets the silver coins dribble and jingle between his fingers as he recalls the Iron God's admonition ...

OOC:

does this seem to be the trove that the god warned not to tamper?

May 2, 2023 2:56 pm

OOC:

There are not the coins! You have been encouraged to take these!

May 3, 2023 12:20 am

Wilric gives a low whistle once the chests are opened, "Well gentleman this is a nice haul." His brain starts thinking upon the problem of removing it. "If this is just a taste it could set us up well for the future. We probably need to get as much back as we can, get some more mules and possibly a cart."

He takes a hand full of slivers and allows them to drop out of his hand back into the chest, "We will need a better bank then the Inn."

May 3, 2023 1:23 am

"We could be a bank," quoth Czespecem, "if we had some way to collect our loans."

May 3, 2023 3:49 am

Theo's eyes glitter in the torchlight like dark gems as he stares hungrily at the chests of treasure. "The halfling is right. We need a way to get this out of here... And it needs to be quick, and quiet. In clearing out those skeletons, we've just made it a lot easier for anyone brave or stupid enough to come here to get rich... The cart and mule idea is perfect, but we'll need to carry as much as we can now to secure those back in town."

May 3, 2023 5:33 pm

"It would be far better to give this to the town so it will be used to help the people.". He stares at the coins in thought. "With that said, shall we continue forward? Surely there is more glory to be found. "

May 4, 2023 10:11 pm

OOC:

So what is the plan? Stick around knowing that there is treasure here? Or bring back what you have found? Bury it like dwarfs?

May 5, 2023 3:07 am

tibbius says:

Czespecem pases the ring and gem to Medwyn. " here, lad, are these cursed?"

"Oh. Uh, hm. Nope, I think they're fine. Probably," Medwyn says, trying and failing to project an air of confidence. He slips the ring on a finger and turns his hand over, admiring the gem glittering in the torchlight. "I don't mind the look of that at all--and it fits nicely! Really brings out the subtle hues in the thread of my cloak."

OOC:

As far as handling the treasure, I think it's a decent idea to bury it Hobbit style somehere pretty near the entrance of the monastery, then come back for all the treasure later. Fewer trips.

May 5, 2023 3:14 am

Wilric pulls a few items out of his backpack and put the aside, "Ok then let’s get moving this to the surface, and make like Dwarves."

Moves to the nearest chest and starts putting in as much coins as he can carry, starting with any gold first then sliver.

OOC:

Puts aside oil, 6 lots of rations and rope.

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May 5, 2023 3:17 am

OOC:

Hmmm... If we take it back we can get XP and be tougher for whatever else we run into, no?

Theo looks at Horace in shock. "Give it to the town... You give your share to the town! I'm all for pressing onwards for a bit, lads. Just keep in mind that if we don't get some of this back to town, then we can't get better gear. And the deeper we go... The more that matters..." He trails off gravely, and then snaps out of it. He smiles, slings his shield onto his back, and steps out of the treasure room among the pile of scattered bones. "So, what say you? Do we stay and delve, or cart this out?"

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May 5, 2023 3:20 am

OOC:

Ah. Just noticed Wilric's post. That's what I'm talking about, getting this stuff out of here. I need to look up how much I can carry and then adjust my inventory accordingly so I can grab as much treasure as possible and help carry it back. Will do that in the morning.

OOC:

GM, the weight we're looking at here is several hundred pounds, right?

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May 5, 2023 1:30 pm

OOC:

If a coin is 1/10th of a pound (don't ask me for metric), then you're looking at 710lbs, rounded.

May 5, 2023 2:10 pm

OOC:

So, with a strength score of 13 I can carry up to 85 pounds without dropping from 12 to 9 movement. I'm at 55 now, so I can take 300 coins. I say we load up as much as we can, and go back to town and use it to get a cart, a mule, and some sacks. What say ye all?

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May 6, 2023 4:38 am

OOC:

Good point about gearing up/getting XP for what we've found. Happy to go along with that plan and haul what we can back, then come back with a cart or something. Though, I do have a mule, which apparently I bought during character creation and forgot about? That might help, hehe

May 6, 2023 4:43 am

OOC:

I can't immediately locate anything like carrying capacity for a mule in the rules, but I imagine it's still better than carrying everything ourselves. I guess we'd still be limited to the containers we have available, but maybe we could fasten them to her?Just kinda spitballing here.

May 6, 2023 9:35 am

OOC:

Just realized Eagerwish has a mule as well, meaning we have three beasts of burden that could potentially carry a chest each?

May 6, 2023 2:57 pm

OOC:

You have one beast of burden right now, and can return to town to get more. But that will be at least two days away from the treasure.

May 6, 2023 5:43 pm

OOC:

So, it sounds like it's everyone's favorite: math time! I'm taking 30 pounds of coins. That brings it down to 680lbs. How much can the mule carry? I don't see anything in the SRD, but for some reason I want to say it's 300lbs. If we divide the remaining treasure between the two chests, that's 340lbs each. Maybe if the rest of the PCs grab as much coin as they can...? Just spitballing.

May 7, 2023 3:02 am

OOC:

Mark Medwyn down for 30 as well, bringing it down to 650 lbs. GM, is it just that I needed to have declared I had a mule at the outset when meeting up with the rest of the party in order to have access to it now?

May 7, 2023 1:28 pm

cowleyc says:

OOC:

You have one beast of burden right now, and can return to town to get more. But that will be at least two days away from the treasure.

OOC:

Can I get a refresh on the reasoning behind that? I was under the impression that we have:

Medwyn's mule
Eagerwish's mule
Mule that Czespecem inherited after my previous character

Did we loose any of these?

If so, I'm up for taking what we can and burying the rest near the entrance.

May 7, 2023 1:44 pm

OOC:

I'm just over here mixing things up. I didn't see Medwyns mule, and forgot that you had inherited one as well. Onwards!

May 7, 2023 6:12 pm

OOC:

Sweet, load 'er down then! What's the word on a mule's carrying capacity, and whether or not it' s assumed to have saddlebags for transporting stuff?

May 7, 2023 10:18 pm

OOC:

OSE has mules carrying 200lbs at full speed, or 400 at half speed. I like that. Half speed is about what some of you are doing anyways, so that won't make much of a difference.

May 7, 2023 11:45 pm

OOC:

Excellent. In that case, Medwyn's mule, Martha, will take on 400lbs of treasure.

May 8, 2023 1:48 pm

The party begins loading themselves with treasure with the intent to drag it out to the mules that seem to mysteriously grow in number. Some of you wonder, do mules undergo division? And it is while you are lost in this thought that you notice the two humanoids shambling towards your party. You had made it to the 40ft-long diamond-shaped room down several turns of the same hallway leaving the vision-room.

The figures have aged and torn skin without pallor, ancient clothing that seems close to vanishing itself, and wield clubs of aged wood. The clothing almost appears to be robes that have been eaten away over the ages. There is no spark of life in their faces, but still they move towards you.

First Round of Combat
Combat Order
Party
Enemies

OOC:

You act first!

Rolls

Random Encounters

Random Encounter

Surprise (Party, Enemies)

Initiative (Party, Enemies)

May 9, 2023 1:38 pm

Medwyn resumes hurling oil flasks at the undead assailants.

Rolls

Flask Hurling - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Flask Damage - (1d4)

(1) = 1

May 9, 2023 1:50 pm

"Oh no you don't," says Theo to the shambling corpses. He raises his axe, and hangs back for a moment - waiting for the flask of oil to explode - before he attacks with his axe.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Axe damage - (1d8)

(5) = 5

May 9, 2023 1:53 pm

OOC:

chuckling to myself @ cowley's magical-mule-mitosis musings

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May 10, 2023 1:47 am

OOC:

I'm sure I could come up with one or two business enterprises involving mules that reproduce by mitosis

May 10, 2023 2:27 am

The shuffling of feet makes Wilric turns from jamming coins into his pack. He looks around spotting the Shambling Dead and shakes his head, "Of course." he says with exasperation.

Popping up to his feet he draws his bow, releasing two arrows in quick succession at the Zombie Theo is attacking . . .

OOC:

Arrow count - 2

Rolls

Arrow vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (7) + 2 = 9

1d6 : (5) = 5

Arrow vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (13) + 2 = 15

1d6 : (4) = 4

May 10, 2023 2:30 am

The zombie stops in its tracks and slowly crumples to the ground, as the second continues to approach.

OOC:

AC11, and more than 1HD.

May 10, 2023 8:19 pm

OOC:

Did my previous axe hit do anything?

Theo wrenches his axe back for another chop, swallowing a cough as the stench of decayed flesh singes his nostrils.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Damage - (1d8)

(3) = 3

May 11, 2023 4:08 am

OOC:

@b0dewig and @seifi and @Czespecem to act.

OOC:

Theo's attack was counted as the zombie was killed. They are tough buggers, and the warrior was absolutely a part of it.

May 13, 2023 1:26 pm

Several of your party members stand around shocked by the sudden appearance of the zombies! The remaining zombie shambles towards Theo and clumsily swings its rotting arms at the man, being easily avoided.

Round Two of Combat

OOC:

It is your turns!

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

May 13, 2023 8:58 pm

With only one zombie remaining, Medwyn sees a prime opportunity to try a maneuver he's been perfecting. He again unsheathes the decorative dagger at his belt, closes enough distance to get in range, and hurls it at the undead foe. The weapon flies in a tumbling, lame-duck arc, making it evident he hasn't practiced quite enough.

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Rolls

Dagger attack, damage - (1d20, 1d4)

1d20 : (16) = 16

1d4 : (2) = 2

May 14, 2023 7:27 am

Wilric shifts sideways a little to give himself room and releases another couple of arrows . . .

OOC:

Arrow count 4

Rolls

Arrow 1 vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

1d6 : (3) = 3

Arrow 2 vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (12) + 2 = 14

1d6 : (2) = 2

May 15, 2023 11:53 am

Still wounded from the previous fight, Eagerwish stays back, not engaging any of the foes.

May 15, 2023 12:51 pm

Theo hefts his axe and shield, grimacing at the smell. He attempts to send these abominations quickly to their final rest.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Axe damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

May 15, 2023 1:10 pm

Grumbling something nasty under his breath, the dwarf wields his shovel in a workmanlike fashion.

Rolls

shovel - Attack with - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

shovel - Damage - (1d6+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

May 15, 2023 1:16 pm

OOC:

This zombie has moves lol

May 15, 2023 7:03 pm

Horace moves in to swing at the zombie.

OOC:

Sorry for the absence. Between being sick and busy at work, this was set aside.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Potential damage - (1d8)

(5) = 5

May 15, 2023 8:57 pm

Between the overloaded party and the clumsy zombie, the melee continues for some time. You continue to hack away but fail to release the creature of anything vital to its existence. Medwyn, however, darts in just in time to arc his dagger over the head of the dwarf and it sticks in the creature! Perfect shot! But now it has the dagger!

Round Three of Combat

OOC:

It is your turns! I keep waiting for the zombie to slam one of you to dust while this drags on!

Rolls

Target, Attack, Damage

May 16, 2023 12:39 pm

In the tight space created by all of us tryng to hack the zombie apart, the dwarf decides to try a shovel thrust.

Rolls

shovel - Attack with - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

shovel - Damage - (1d6+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

May 16, 2023 4:30 pm

Surely this Zombie can die. A few more sword swings should do it.

Rolls

Sword attack. - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Potential damage - (1d8)

(2) = 2

May 17, 2023 12:16 pm

Wilric keeps moving to find gaps in which to shot the zombie . . .

OOC:

Arrow count . . . 6

Rolls

Arrow1 vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

1d6 : (4) = 4

Arrow2 vs Zombie - (1d20+2, 1d6)

1d20+2 : (9) + 2 = 11

1d6 : (5) = 5

May 19, 2023 2:38 pm

OOC:

Oops! I was so busy waiting for other players to post, that I hadn't noticed Wilric's success!

An arrow hits its target and a zombie collapses to the ground, its energy expended. With the halls clear and treasure still heavy, the party finishes their retreat to the entrance of the monastery. It is still fairly early in the day, getting closer to noon than not. You can either bury the treasure out here, or return to the town for safe keeping. There are other options, of course.

As you look around and weigh options, you notice that Wardhall had fallen back asleep under a stable pile of rubble, and was just now hearing you approach and waking. "Oh, sorry there, I don't know what came over me."

OOC:

Also I totally forgot that Wardhall was still alive!

May 21, 2023 2:58 am

OOC:

We had decided to load down our mules, correct? Proceeding under that assumption, but just stop me if not.

Medwyn offloads his first haul of treasure into the saddlebags of Martha the mule, who looks none too enthused about her increased burden.

May 21, 2023 6:54 pm

OOC:

Yeah that was my understanding, as well. Load up the mules, and head back to town.

Theo helps his comrades load up and secure the treasure to their pack animals, excited to get back to town.

May 21, 2023 11:36 pm