Book 1: To Assume Control in Narport

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Sep 1, 2023 3:18 am
The four of you appear at the audience chamber of the Dean of the Reapers, Shanword Hill. The Dean is an impressive man, a gray-haired human dressed in his clerical robes. You know that no one could rise to the head of the Reapers without a great deal of skills, and Shanword is legendary amongst the organization for his many exploits in his younger years while climbing the ranks.

The past five years, however, he has served as the Dean of the Reapers, a mostly administrative position- though there are rumors that he may be in line to be promoted to Primate should he still live when Hapi calls the current head of her church back to her in death.

As you approach, Dean Hill looks up from a stack of papers that he is going over- they appear to be assignment documents.

"Greetings, junior Reapers. I know that it is not customary for the Dean himself to call on those of your rank to direct you personally, but I have a special assignment, and your superiors in the organization have flagged the four of you as having skills that will complement each other and be up to the task at hand.

That task, I'm afraid, it not some simple reaping to be done- would that I could just send you off to face down a necromancer and his horde of scum undead."
at this, the Dean makes the sign of the Reaping, a quick motion that sweeps from one shoulder to his waist opposite which is common amongst the followers of Hapi
OOC:
This would be the equivalent of crossing oneself for a Catholic
"No, I'm afraid that I am sending you into territory that is currently a little bit. . . uncharted. High Reaper Dominity has been called back to the Goddess of late, and since then there has been no word out of Narport, despite there being a church presence there. I need you to go, assume control of the city, make sense of what Dominity has left behind, and clear the territory of any and all those that should be brought back into compliance. Any questions?"
Sep 1, 2023 3:50 am
Khi Khe stands at attention, the dwarf dwarfed by the looming, cloaked figure of Umi just behind it, scythe stowed on its back. Her face cannot be seen under the darkness of her hood, but her raspy, rhythmic breathing still escapes. He shakes his head.

"No questions, honored Dean. Well… perhaps one. Do you have any clue what specific manner of task might await us in Narport, what troubles may lie ahead, or is information too limited for any of that?"
Sep 1, 2023 9:12 pm
Ehtycs lowers his hood, Just one, sir he says looking up at the Dean who towers greatly over his small 2'3" body Is there anyone from the church we should seek out in Narport when we get there?
Sep 1, 2023 11:28 pm
Fiden just sits and waits as the others ask questions of the dean and wonders why he took it upon himself to deal with us. Surely something of a lesser to do.
Sep 3, 2023 1:13 am
"What troubles lie ahead? Would that I could tell you, but I am a Dean in the Church of Hapi, not our God's beloved brother Pacifa-- a priest of death not prophecy, but if I were to hazard a guess I would say the usual type for Reaper's work- necromancers raising undead, wizards cheating death, other deities priesthoods resurrecting the dead and none of them wanting to pay as is only proper. Beyond that? Assuredly a deluge of overdue paperwork. Of that I can guarantee you."

"Our records on Narport are woefully incomplete. A Priest was sent there several years ago, and by last reports he has several locally trained acolytes- Priest Jonias was his name, but that is near all I can tell you about him."

"If there are no questions, I'd suggest you prepare yourselves- you can stay in the guest chambers here tonight and dine at my table, then you will have a journey of some weeks on your way to Narport."
Sep 3, 2023 1:48 am
Leandra stands at the back leaning against the wall playing with a coin in her left hand. Her silver right arm hangs oddly at her side still. She seems to be more focusing on the others in the room than the Dean, at least at first, clearly expecting the task to be more minor than it it is. The surprise at the psychopomp had been clear as she entered with a rapid whispered [b; why cna;t you manifest cool like that'[/b] at seemingly the air to the very perceptive.

At the reveal of their mission her surprise is clear and the coin nearly dropped before she tries to act cool and just nod in confirmation, not saying anything. As the dean makes the sign of Hapi the silver arm suddenly moves mirroring the sign, though again those perceptive would notice a look of frustration cross the young woman's face.

'One question... do we know why Dominity was recalled to Hapi? Old age or.. soemthing more sinister?
Sep 3, 2023 2:34 am
"Nobody knows the whole story, though we are assuming that it must have been old age. For a human to live to over a hundred and sixty years is unusual to say the least, but the Church records are quite clear on when Dominity joined the Reaper's and he had been a full Priest for for over fifty years when he assumed control in Narport which was a hundred years ago. Even had he begun as an acolyte at ten or eleven as some do, well, needless to say our great Goddess had been quite generous with the High Reaper already."
Sep 4, 2023 5:57 pm
"Your high one. We shall leave for Narport and fix all as you desire on the morning. May Hapi bless our travels."
Sep 4, 2023 7:11 pm
'Well my friends, tomorrow is tomorrow, but we still have an evening ahead of us. How about we go find and inn and get to know each other, since we will be working together. ' She seems to go to throw her arms around the shoulders of he two nearest to her, despite being at least a foot or two about everyone else, but only her left arm actually moves, the right staying rigidly at her side, which prompts an eye roll.
Sep 4, 2023 7:48 pm
"The Inn for a bit would be fine. We have rooms here awaiting us later." With us both being Hapi, Fiden doesn't pull away as her personal space is invaded some. Her Eagle would use its talon and bite. Fiden does even handle the bird.
Sep 4, 2023 10:56 pm
Leandra pulls back her left arm as the eagle starts to get agitated and lashes out. Whoah. Sorr.. .. As she talks the right arm suddenly snaps forward seemingly going for the bird. Her left grabs the wrist and pulls it down, and for a moment it looks like it's struggling.

'Easy there. Sorry... defensive reflexes. I didn't not mean to startle your bird.' She tries to offer the dwarf a friendly smile...even as she keeps an iron grip on the silver arm.

'Right inn it is. '
Sep 4, 2023 11:06 pm
Note: Eagle is not present. It tends to not go inside buildings. Something about its 7' wing span. Sorry about mentioning anything about it to make it appear to be present. To be sure it is waiting outside the building watching.
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Sep 5, 2023 3:16 am
The Old Empire Seat, while no longer the greatest city in the world, is still an ancient city of breathtaking beauty. Teeming with people, the city has the smell of most cities about it, but also has more great temples, cathedrals, and other grand public works than any other city in Kesperex, save perhaps the fabled Imperial Capital in the Eastern Plateau Lands.

The sense of history pervades the Empire seat- it was here in the second age that the Trinate War Gods Attrianna, Drexiesh, and Jarrett paraded the head of the dragon god whose name is never to be spoken through the streets and ushered in the end of the reign of dragons and their servants the kobolds.

The Empire Seat was old already then, steeped already in the history of a thousand years before Riverport, Narport, and the other cities of the Fertile North had even been founded, when the fae still ruled the vast uninterrupted forests that still dominated much of the regions North of the ancient wall.

Finding a public house to take a glass of ale or wine was simple enough, though choosing which one provided perhaps some difficulty- for any number can be found, catering to all tastes and income levels from dive bars full of sweaty peasants and slaves to effete wine bars where a single glass could buy and sell those peasants and slaves a dozen times over.
Sep 5, 2023 9:22 pm
Ehtycs isn't really a drinker and he tends to avoid such places like taverns and inns when he can. Alright then, lets go. he says and he reluctantly follows the rest of the group.
Sep 5, 2023 9:43 pm
OOC:
Apologies. Just started back at work yesterday after 6 weeks so was very tired when I read it, so read as that is what it was doing than what could happen if it were far.
'One drink is fine. I won;t go overboard.' The human seems to murmur to herself as the start out on their search. She'd learned lately that if she had more than a couple the drink would 'accidentally' end up on the floor.

As the settle into a place she immeadiatly gets a mug of ale, holding it her left her, and oddly away from her right side of her body. 'So if we're going to be working together, may as well get to know each other. Who's first? '
OOC:
If people would rather jump to the mission, happen to just say 'they went to the tavern and talked in stead. Just yeah she like to socialise.
Sep 6, 2023 12:06 am
She mentions to the party just before the Eagle comes, "That Cinder Eagle is mine. Don't touch or attack it."

Party will note that as we changed buildings, Fiden's Cinder Eagle came to her. "I shall be in another building for a while." she says to it as it lifts off. You immediately realize that the Eagle seems to understand common. This bird is more than just a wild Eagle.

While inside with a brew, "I be Fiden and you have met my Cinder Eagle. I'm a junior priest of Hapi, so should we need some healing than I can be of service. I'm also a lady of the wilds and fine huntress. I can supply us nourishment when we out of the city to save on the need for provisions."
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Sep 6, 2023 11:37 pm
Khi Khe briefly pauses at the door, looking to Umi. The skeletal hulk pauses, and looks back, no expression visible in the darkness. Khi Khe shrugs, then beckons her to follow. "Does not hurt to show off Hapi's might, just a little," he mutters as Umi's birdlike, skeletal toes clack against the floorboards, coming to a stop just behind where Khi Khe sits, hovering over him.

"I am Khi Khe Feathermane, a Postulant within the Church of Hapi. Even before my days here, I have indirectly served the goddess for many years. This will be my first mission as a Reaper." He turns over, looks up at the cloaked figure above. "She is Umi. A minor servant of Hapi, generously gifted by Hapi, bound to me as I am to her. Our relationship is a mutually beneficial one. I receive her protection, she ascends in the rankings of Hapi's host, all to the benefit of Hapi and the church. Please treat her with respect. Her appearance may be unsettling, but she is a dear friend."
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Sep 7, 2023 8:11 pm
After spending some time in the tavern getting to know one another, you return to dine with the Dean. His table is well set, offering scrumptious food and drink in an ordered manner-- seven course served each of them promptly by his liveried servants. It is clear that whatever his reputation, the Dean values orderliness above all.

The following morning you depart, and travelling with a caravan as far as the south western fork of the great river, board the charted river vessel the Church has provided. From there your journey is restful, if bumpy to those unaccustomed to water travel. The boat travels up the river, through the great confluence in Riverport, and on to Narport where you depart to find yourselves in a city you've never visited before but where you now exercise authority within the matters of the Church and the Reapers' purview.

You find yourselves disembarked in a busy dock where goods and passengers are being loaded and unloaded.
Sep 7, 2023 8:51 pm
Fiden had no qualms with the boat trip despite she is a Fire Dwarf. Her Cinder Eagle was constantly around. Off and on it would land.

Well this has easy trip here. she says after disembarking. She eyes the going on's in the dock after having landed but seems to have her Cinder Eagle around but not anyplace obvious.
Sep 7, 2023 8:59 pm
Ehtycs is glad to finally be off the boat, while it was uneventful he prefers to travel on land.

Thank Hapi for that he says as he stretches his body. We should probably head out to find Priest Jonias.
Sep 11, 2023 8:39 pm
"Jonias shouldn't be to hard to locate. Lets do a quick ask around."
Sep 12, 2023 1:12 am
OOC:
Sorry for the delay; those of you who know me some know that weekends when the kids are here I sometimes can't manage to get decent updates up.
You ask a few questions and easily get directions to the Temple of Hapi which you find to be a modest structure, unassuming in its size and simplicity, but carved of stone as befits a shrine to the Lord of Death.

Inside, you find Jonias and two boys one a sandy haired human child of twelve, the other a dark skinned halfling boy of a similar age cleaning up after a funeral service.

"Afraid the service is over," Jonias sighs as he hears the door open without looking, "You'll have to visit the grave, the body's already been carried out."
Sep 12, 2023 1:17 am
We werent here for a service he says We were sent here by the church. We come to bring order back to this town. Ehtycs shows flashes his scythe a bit as a way to show proof of his claims.

If you have time we would like to have some words with you.
OOC:
I dont remember if we had anything else that identified us to belong with the church lol
Sep 12, 2023 1:33 am
OOC:
I didn't specify, but you may or may not have Holy Symbols and you DO have your written orders from the Dean as proof of your position.
Sep 12, 2023 2:13 am
Umi stalks into view behind Khi Khe, wielding her silver scythe, and stares down at Jonias. Khi Khe offers the Dean's papers.

"We are here at the behest of Dean of Reapers Shanword Hill. We understand that High Reaper Dominity has recently passed into the goddess' embrace, our purpose here is to serve as his replacements. We would appreciate if you would allow us in, I am afraid that our appearance and weapons of choice betray us as Reapers of Hapi, and it would be best to keep a low profile for as long as possible, so as not to alert any evils that may have grown here in the High Reaper's absence."
Sep 13, 2023 2:33 am
"Oh, apologies Reapers. I was not aware that anyone was coming? Dominity? Yes, well he and I had very little to do with one another I'm afraid. It's all that I can do to run the weekly services for the faithful and the funeral services for the city-- many who are not devout to Hapi still wish to be lawfully buried, of course. High Reaper Dominity had his own business which didn't really intersect with mine. He'd been here decades before I arrived. What can I do to, ah help?"

He adds sheepishly, "I'm afraid there isn't room in the parsonage for your party- with the two acolytes and myself it's already cramped in the sleeping quarters here, though I can point you in the direction of an inn of good repute you might stay in during your visit."
Sep 13, 2023 3:43 am
"Information would be the most helpful thing you could offer us. Our records on Narport are sparse, and yours was one of the few names we received. Anything you could tell us about this town that might be relevant to our vocations, or perhaps anyone or anywhere you could point us to that might be better suited to the task, would be appreciated. Perhaps, if there was anyone you knew the High Reaper associated with, or a particular place where he carried out his business?"
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Sep 13, 2023 3:09 pm
She adds in, "We have much to do here, and your giving aid would help us tremendously."
Sep 14, 2023 5:04 am
"I can do my best to answer your questions, but I can't say that I know very much. Dominity kept to himself- I'd say you want to check into his Manor House. I don't think anyones been there since he passed. I might suggest also meeting with the Negus, if you're going to be operating in his territory best not to be on the wrong side of His Immortal Majesty."
Sep 16, 2023 2:53 am
OOC:
There are two immediate "leads" or directions here-- either look into setting up the audience with the king, or investigate the High Reaper's former home, or any other direction that you want to go, but Jonias doesn't have any more particularly useful information at this point.
Sep 16, 2023 3:25 am
"Perhaps it ought to be best to secure official recognition before we enter the High Reaper's home, so as not to be mistaken as common home intruders. At the same time, once we are in the eye of the king, we are in the eye of the kingdom. It might be best to accrue knowledge as to the threats to the goddess' mortific dominion that might exist here as soon as possible, before word of us spreads. I may be paranoid, but the lack of knowledge about this place and the time it has spent without fatal supervision makes me more than wary. Your opinions?"
Sep 16, 2023 5:17 am
I agree, mostly. If we ran into any trouble at late High Reapers home, im sure being reapers ourself would warrant enough of a reason for us to be there. However, getting the blessing of the king isnt a bad idea. And they would be able to give us more information on the situation here.
Sep 16, 2023 2:03 pm
Reaper's place will still be there after we attend time with the King.
Sep 17, 2023 2:58 am
You find rooms at an inn for the night, and the following day head to the palace (easy enough to find), to pay your respects to the king. As you approach, the guards (all ebony skinned halflings) stop you at the gate and leave you waiting for the an official they title the Agafari.
[ +- ] Linguistics DC 15
When the Agafari arrives he is a stout and fat little halfling dressed in green robes that seem to complement his dark complexion, "I am told you are from the Church of Hapi? You have come to present yourselves before His Immortal Majesty?"
Sep 17, 2023 11:23 am
DC 15 Linguistics. Almost but failed.

"We wish to be graced by your Immortal Majesty. We are new followers of the Hapi assigned here. The High Reaper in now in our lord's hands."

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Rolls

DC 15 Linguistics - (1d20+0)

(14) = 14

Sep 17, 2023 12:55 pm
OOC:
this is just the official you arent in thebthrone room yet.
Sep 18, 2023 7:39 pm
OOC:
Just let me know when I can join in!
Sep 20, 2023 2:15 am
OOC:
@Kaneda_Shepard feel free to jump in whenever here- we will assume you were there at the start but just generally quiet.
You are led into the throne room where an aging white haired, black skinned halfling sits in an ornate outfit atop an ancient looking throne of burnished gold.

There are a dozen spear wielding guards here lining the entrance walk, even though your weapons were left at the gatehouse it is clear that pomp and ceremony are of high value here. In a row of benches near the front of the room, robed halflings which appear to be various court officials sit, several of them of advanced age as well.

The leader of the palace guard approaches the front, dressed identically to the other guards save the noticably ornate sword at his side- it almost sings of the history of the blade the way it stands there, undoubtedly a family hierloom from the days of the halfing's empire.

"His Immortal Majesty, Beylerbey of All the Southern Tribes, Protector of the Shield of Munron, Negus of Narport, Negusa Nagast in Exile Adalamous XXIII," the guard captain says in a booming voice, punctuating it with a stamp of the spear on the ground.

The Negus looks at you assembled before him, then speaks before you have the chance, "I am to understand you are the representatives of the Church of Hapi? Come to replace High Reaper Dominity?"
OOC:
Anyone with Knowldge (Nobility) can make a check here, will also take Knowledge (History) and then another one that can be either Perception or Linguistics.
Sep 20, 2023 3:27 am
Nobility. Fiden seems to have forgotten much of what has learned. 8.
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Rolls

Nobility - (1d20+6)

(2) + 6 = 8

Sep 20, 2023 3:56 am
Khi Khe nods, and Umi follows, bones scraping, scythe planted on the ground with a crisp clack.

Rolls

Knowledge (Religion) - (1d20+1)

(12) + 1 = 13

Perception (Khi Khe) - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Perception (Umi) - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Sep 20, 2023 4:02 am
OOC:
Nobility check

Rolls

Nobility - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Sep 22, 2023 2:39 am
[ +- ] Umi Notices
Sep 22, 2023 2:48 am
Umi nudges Khi Khe, who closes his eyes, briefly. He opens them again, seeing what Umi sees. His eyes narrow.
Sep 22, 2023 6:49 pm
Keldar was calmly praying the entire time that the group was making their way to their destination, the elf mumbled and moaned as his eyes would roll back into his head as he would whisper his words. The group stopped as they were now standing before the king and his guard.

"Greetings your majesty," he said taking a deep bow, the ends of the hairs on the front of his head touch the ground. "I am Keldar Dalthorin, Chosen of Hapi and Bringer of Rot and Root." He announced himself, now making his way to the front of the group.

"We are indeed the ones that have been chosen to take over High Reaper Dominity, since he has been called back to Hapi. As someone who wishes only to serve my God and not cause trouble, may I ask if there any laws that we are to know about running a church here?"
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Rolls

Knowledge (Nobility) - (1d20)

(18) = 18

Sep 27, 2023 2:28 pm
Fiden listen to see how well Keldar's question works.
Sep 28, 2023 12:35 am
"The Church of Hapi has long been established, since the days of the Empire. You have writ to pursue those who break the laws of the Church of Hapi as regards to life extension and the raising of undead abominations when they are out of compliance, but I caution you- High Reaper Dominity kept both a firm hand, but a light touch. We prefer you keep any incidents from spilling into the street and particularly from interrupting the commerce which is the life's blood of our fair city here."

"Is there anything you would ask of the crown?"

While your attention is rapt on the Negus and the audience, if you glance about you can see that others in the gallery are whispering, there will be a great deal of gossip about your visit- the first by Reapers other than Dominity in the memory of any save perhaps some aged elves.
Sep 28, 2023 5:30 am
Khi Khe's brow furrows. Wonderful. Now all the evils of this place shall know that we are here.

"We have little to ask of you, only that any and all information the crown receives about acts that defy the will of Hapi be immediately delivered to us, so that we may eliminate them."
Sep 28, 2023 10:50 pm
"Yes, any news or information regarding the church to be sent to us immediately so that we can deal with it swiftly would be nice. The only other thing that I may ask of you is what are your laws pertaining to preaching in the streets of this fine place? Is there a particular place to try and find followers? Or, as long as we don't cause trouble, can preach anywhere?" Keldar asked.
Oct 2, 2023 1:30 am
"Based in the laws of the ancient empire, laws older than your god himself preaching by all faiths is tolerated within Narport."

Your interview with the Negus wraps up, and you are shown out of the palace, left with the de facto sanction for your activities, but without much in the way of direction of where to head to do so.
Oct 2, 2023 4:54 am
When they leave, Khi Khe turns to the others.

"The king does not speak his own words. Or, perhaps, is not the king at all. A man in the gallery who looked quite similar to him was feeding his words to him."
Oct 3, 2023 7:25 pm
"That is good information to know Khi, to me that means that if we want change to go in our favour, to find this person that is speaking into the ear of the king and persuade the to see things our way." He whispered to Khi.

"So, should we go and look at our new home now?" He then asked the others.
Oct 3, 2023 9:29 pm
"Seems that the king problem will be a later one to deal with."
Oct 3, 2023 9:32 pm
I dont know if we would be able to call it our new home Ehtycs says not sure about how ownership of property works It still belongs to the late High Reaper right?
Oct 5, 2023 2:25 am
You find the address of the manor, a stately affair in a wealthy district, though it has clearly not been occupied for some time. The front door remains unanswered to knocks and locked.
OOC:
DC 16 to pick the lock or a STR check to knock down the door.
Oct 5, 2023 7:14 pm
"It is the will of our God that we overlook this place, if there are no other people occupying it, then it is ours to call home for the time being."

Keldar replied, as he made his way to the door to find that the door in front of them is locked.

"One would think that we would be given a key to open the doors, but maybe the "king" thought that we would be given such an item." He said as he knocked and tried to open the door.

"Anyone have a means to open this door? Or should I try to force my way in?" He asked the group.
Oct 5, 2023 7:22 pm
No. I dont have the means to open the door. he responds You would think that we would have the key, if it was supposed to be ours.
OOC:
Ehtycs isnt particularly strong, only a +2 in strength. If no one else has a means to open the door with finesse, or is stronger, he will attempt to break it down.
Oct 5, 2023 11:45 pm
Khi Khe looks to Umi, who approaches the door, setting her scythe aside.

"Umi can attempt to force the door. Assistance would be appreciated."
Oct 6, 2023 1:34 am
OOC:
Go ahead and give me the roll-- I don't think we have anyone with lock picking as it turns out.
Oct 6, 2023 3:28 pm
Umi braces against the door and pushes.

Rolls

Strength - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Oct 6, 2023 3:32 pm
"I will give you hand with that."

Fiden will aid you as she is STR 14 so not so weak. That gives you a +2?
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Oct 6, 2023 6:59 pm
OOC:
I believe you need to roll in order to assist another, but regardless Umi made the DC
Oct 8, 2023 3:09 am
You knock the door down and enter into an entranceway. There is a skylight overhead leaving sunlight in and three doors-- one each straight ahead, to the left, and to the right; all three are shut, but do not appear to have locks on them.
Oct 9, 2023 10:17 pm
Ok he says as he walks through the door into the place What do you think we should do now? Theres three doors, so we could split up and search the place or we can stick together.
Oct 10, 2023 2:18 am
Even as Ethycs speaks this, you hear the sound of a dragging chain through the door in front of you-- it's clear that something was still alive, or at least ambulant within the villa.
Oct 10, 2023 2:18 am
Even as Ethycs speaks this, you hear the sound of a dragging chain through the door in front of you-- it's clear that something was still alive, or at least ambulant within the villa.
Oct 10, 2023 2:18 am
Even as Ethycs speaks this, you hear the sound of a dragging chain through the door in front of you-- it's clear that something was still alive, or at least ambulant within the villa.
Oct 10, 2023 7:33 pm
Hearing the chains coming from within this place, he takes out his sword and readies his shield.

"What would dare walk within these walls? We must deal with it immediately." He stated to the others.

"Someone open the door so I can have a clear line towards it!"
Oct 10, 2023 8:38 pm
You open the door, finding the interior doorways unlocked and revealing a hallway with several exits.

Walking up and down this hallway is a zombie minotaur, chained to the ground!

It appears the High Reaper left behind at least one abomination to guard his demesne!

(The Zombie is current in the jog to the right)

https://i.imgur.com/Ybrj9Pg.jpg
OOC:
[ooc]Ehtycs will act before the Minotaur Zomboe
[/ooc]

Round 1
Ehtycs 20
Zombie 19
Fiden 18
Khi Khe 9
Keldar 2

Rolls

Fiden Initiative - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Keldar Initiative - (1d20)

(2) = 2

Ehtycs Initiative - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Leandra Init - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Khi Khe Init - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Zombie Init - (1d20)

(19) = 19

Oct 10, 2023 10:41 pm
Ehtycs will run up to the minotaur and attempt to trip it.
OOC:
Please let me know if im doing this right.

Rolls

CM - Trip - (1d20+4)

(14) + 4 = 18

Oct 11, 2023 5:28 am
OOC:
Umi is meant to have her own initiative, so imma roll for that.
OOC:
So close to beating the zombie...
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Rolls

Initative - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Oct 12, 2023 1:51 am
Round 1

Ehtycs fails to trip the minotaur which tries to gore him, but misses.

Turn Order:
Ehtycs 20
Zombie 19
Fiden 18
Khi Khe 9
Keldar 2
OOC:
Everyone can act now-- everyone else for round 1 and then Ehtycs for round 2 before the zombie.

Rolls

Minotaur Zombie Gore - (1d20+9)

(3) + 9 = 12

Oct 12, 2023 2:48 am
Fiden summons up a ball of fire in her hands and throws it at the Zombie giving it a bath of fire.
OOC:
Fiden uses 'Touched By Flames' a Fire Dwarf Ability. 20 to hit and 5 points of fire damage.
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Rolls

Ball of fire, Damage - (1d20+4, 2d6+1)

1d20+4 : (16) + 4 = 20

2d6+1 : (22) + 1 = 5

Oct 12, 2023 6:27 pm
In round two, Ehtycs will continue his assault on the minotaur with his scythe.

Rolls

Scythe - To Hit - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Scythe - Damage - (1d6)

(3) = 3

Oct 13, 2023 3:50 pm
Umi moves in on the minotaur, raising her scythe and swinging on it, before she delivers two kicks with her skeletal, birdlike feet into the minotaur's chest, her claws attempting to dig into its rotten flesh.

Khi Khe then moves in on the minotaur, taking a chakram from his belt and slinging it towards it.

Rolls

Umi Scythe - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Umi Claw (Secondary) - (1d20-1)

(18) - 1 = 17

Umi Claw 2 (Secondary) - (1d20-1)

(17) - 1 = 16

Umi Scythe Damage - (2d4+4)

(23) + 4 = 9

Umi Claw Damage - (1d4+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Umi Claw 2 Damage - (1d4+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Khi Khe Chakram - (1d20+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Chakram Damage (Within 30 ft.) - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Oct 16, 2023 2:47 am
Round 1
Fiden's fire hits and damages the zombie.

Umi and Khi Khe miss with their weapons, but the eidelon's claws both strike.

Round 2
Ehtycs swings and misses the zombie as well, his scythe clanging off the hardened flesh of the monstrosity.

Turn Order:
Ehtycs 20
Zombie 19
Fiden 18
Khi Khe 9
Keldar 2

Status: Zombie -13 health
OOC:
Pending Keldar before the zombie again.
Oct 16, 2023 2:16 pm
Keldar rushes with the others towards the creature and slashes at it with his sword.

Rolls

Long Sword hit - (1d20+2)

(17) + 2 = 19

Damage - (1d8+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Oct 17, 2023 3:31 am
Round 1
Keldar connects, slicing off a chunk of rotting flesh from the minotaur zombie!

Round 2
Attempting to return the attack, the zombie gores at Keldar, but misses its horns crashing against the walls.

Turn Order:
Ehtycs 20
Zombie 19
Fiden 18
Khi Khe 9
Keldar 2

Status: Minotaur Zombie: -21 health
OOC:
Everyone can act again for round 2 & Ehtycs for the start of round 3

Rolls

Minotaur Zombie Gore - (1d20+9)

(6) + 9 = 15

Oct 17, 2023 6:15 am
Fiden summons up a ball of fire in her hands and throws it at the Zombie giving it a bath of fire.
OOC:
Fiden uses 'Touched By Flames' a Fire Dwarf Ability. 18 to hit and 7 points of fire damage.
Last edited October 17, 2023 6:16 am

Rolls

Ball of fire, Damage - (1d20+4, 2d6+1)

1d20+4 : (14) + 4 = 18

2d6+1 : (15) + 1 = 7

Oct 17, 2023 7:18 pm
"The god of death calls back to you Minotaur! Rejoice knowing that it was her own kind that sent you back to her embrace!" Chanted the elf as he took another swing with his sword.

Rolls

Long Sword hit - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Damage - (1d8+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Oct 18, 2023 1:21 am
Keldar misses, as Fiden blasts the zombie with a second flame.

Zombie: -28 HP
OOC:
Pending Ehtycs and Khi Khe before the zombie again
Oct 19, 2023 10:39 pm
Having missed his previous attack, he tries once again to slash at his foe with his scythe.

Rolls

Scythe - To Hit - (1d20+5)

(11) + 5 = 16

Scythe - Damage - (1d6+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Oct 20, 2023 1:18 am
Round 3

Ehtycs connects again with the zombie.

The zombie tries to return his stroke at the kobold.
OOC:
Ehtycs takes 9 damage from a gore and everyone can act again now.

Rolls

Zombie attack - (1d20+9)

(17) + 9 = 26

Damage - (1d6+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Oct 20, 2023 1:26 am
Fiden summons up a ball of fire in her hands and throws it at the Zombie giving it a bath of fire one last time.
OOC:
Fiden uses 'Touched By Flames' a Fire Dwarf Ability for the last time till rest. 14 to hit and 6 points of fire damage.
Last edited October 20, 2023 1:29 am

Rolls

Ball of fire, Damage - (1d20+4, 2)

1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14

2 : () + 2 = 2

Opsie on damage - (2d6+1)

(32) + 1 = 6

Oct 20, 2023 1:36 am
One more blast from Fiden of flame and the zombie falls to the ground, returned to its inanimate state.

@LightofMidnight-- you can slide back in anytime now.

https://i.imgur.com/cuWeDFV.jpg

From this courtyard where other than the zombie nothing of note can be seen, you can exit several ways--

To the northwest, straight north through either a far north single door or a set of double doors, or to the west.
OOC:
The northwest door is obscured by the black there, but there's another door just to the left of that far north single door
Oct 20, 2023 1:58 am
Fiden tells the party after the zombie collapses, "Thats all the fire I can do till tomorrow."
Oct 23, 2023 3:14 am
Damn that hurt Ehtycs says as he looks over his wounds Hopefully, we dont run into any more of those. What the hell was it doing here?
Oct 23, 2023 9:25 am
The arm had behaved during the meeting with a king which was a relief. As they headed to the late reaper home however it had started to act up, as if trying to tug her in a direction, sensing something. She'd bidden the others to go ahead, saying she just had to check on something before darting off to the side to whisper at it to behave.

The only response she'd gotten was a couple of annoyed gestures, giving her the sense that whatever it was she'd had missed the moment. With a sigh she continues on, though without the others to follow finds herself even more delayed, till she is finally entering the house, noticing the group hadn't been subtle on entering . They'd probably have to fix that later.

'Sorry, thought someone was following us. ' The quick lie falls form her lips before she spies the zombie. 'Looks like I missed some action. Shame. A guard perhaps?'
OOC:
Just a quick excuse for the disappearance, doesn't need to have relevance, could have been the wind :P
Oct 23, 2023 12:56 pm
OOC:
pending party decision on which direction to go inside the house here
Oct 23, 2023 1:00 pm
Fiden will lead off and head deeper in the place. She chooses the door straight ahead of us. Without too much caution she walks up to it and just tries to open it.
Oct 23, 2023 6:32 pm
Ehtycs will follow Fiden, it's too dangerous for us to be wandering alone.
Oct 23, 2023 7:06 pm
https://i.imgur.com/OQA5RoP.jpg

You open the door and reveal another hallway-- presenting yourselves with now even more choices of doors behind which you do not know what might be lurking.

From the second hallway there is are three doors to the west, one straight to the north which you can tell leads to the outside, and two to the east.

From the previous hallway there are still unexplored doors to the east, north, and west.
Oct 23, 2023 7:36 pm
Keldar follows the others after the re-death of the minotaur, he gives a prayer to the once again dead creature and that it will finally be at ease. He then follows the others that enter further into the building, if there was one undead here, then there most likely are others.

"Foul things have been happening here since the loss of it's former caretaker. I wonder if there is someone or something is bringing the dead back, and that they are hiding somewhere in here?" He asked the others.
Oct 23, 2023 8:28 pm
"I only wonder if the zombie was a guard and not something that came. Hopefully it was enough of a guard and none other was needed. I'm thinking to search the left side of this level starting with the far one and working the way coming back." She moves to the door that is far to the north but on the west side and again just opens it.

Fiden is feeling rather active and not showing any fear really. She wasn't really thrilled to come here but now that she is. She is eager to search the place out.

She does look back to be sure all are following.
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Oct 25, 2023 3:06 am
You open the door and find yourself in what seems to be a servant's sleeping quarters. There's a strange thrumming noise in the air when you enter, and you can feel an aura of unease .
OOC:
This is a haunt-- will take Knowledge Religion checks to identify how to deal with it.
Oct 25, 2023 3:37 am
Knowledge Religion Check

Rolls

Knowledge Religion Check - (1d20+8)

(7) + 8 = 15

Oct 25, 2023 8:53 am
The metal arm seems to vibrate slightly in frustration as there seems to be no order in opening the doors. She sighs and fallows after the dwarf. Now I definitely wasn't the most orderly during my training.. in fact Iwas no where near the top, but perhaps we should have some method to opening these? Just so we..' She stops as she feels the uneasy aura and start to look around.

Rolls

Religion - (D20+6)

(15) + 6 = 21

Oct 25, 2023 7:48 pm
Keldar prays to the god of death to aid him in seeking the knowledge to find out what is making that noise.

Rolls

Knowledge (Religion) - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Oct 27, 2023 2:46 am
Fiden and Keldar have a bad feeling about the room, but cannot pinpoint why.

Leandra, however, is certain that this is a haunt created by a pretty nasty ritual sacrifice-- the initiator of the ritual created spectral servants that would act on his command within his demesne, but which without his command exist as disembodied unquiet spirits-- if you stayed in the room where they are anchored too long you would begin to feel their draining effects (negative energy damage).

Fortunately, you are relatively certain that an influx of positive energy (7 hit points of positive energy from cures/channels) will permanently end the effect. Otherwise, moving out of the room and avoiding it can avoid the damage.
Oct 27, 2023 9:12 am
It wasn't her own knowledge. At least she couldn't remember learning it, but she had come to accept such things, especially when it come to details about Hapi. Even as the realisation of what is going on in the room comes to her right arm is moving to grab Fiden and pull her away from the entrance. A few seconds later she's caught up and is also grabbing Keldar as she steps back.

'Spirits are bound to this room. Servants now without a master. They should be easy enough to clear out. Well for a cleric or someone else who can draw energy from Hapi.'
OOC:
Religion is granted by her Hand Knowledge feat, so makes sense to fluff it as the knowledge being granted by it
Last edited October 27, 2023 9:15 am
Oct 27, 2023 9:40 am
OOC:
Would Ehtycs' sacred touch work? It doesnt heal but it does stabilize
Oct 27, 2023 10:28 am
As she is pulled back, "Yeah. This room does feel like a no go there type. Can't imagine what someone was up to doing there."

She says before going back down the hallway to check another room. "Really not expecting anything here that can't be handled."
Oct 27, 2023 11:12 am
'Ritual sacrifice, that's what.. Hey slow down let's deal with one thing at a time.' The silver arm at her side also seems frustrated and goes to grab at the dwarf again but she stops it with her other.
Oct 27, 2023 12:34 pm
OOC:
Sacred Touch could effectively provide 1 of the points needed to end the effect reducing the amount but not permanently ending the haunt on its own.
Oct 27, 2023 10:21 pm
Fiden says, "We not here to clear this place at the moment. Just looking for info. We can comeback and clean that room up later. Not going anyplace."
Oct 29, 2023 12:01 am
Looks like we cant do much here right now. Might as well move on then he says knowing he won't be much here.
Oct 30, 2023 3:46 pm
OOC:
Seems party consensus is to leave and come back to dispel at a later time; which door do you head for next?
Oct 30, 2023 5:25 pm
OOC:
The next door south of that but still on the west wall.
Oct 30, 2023 10:42 pm
"I agree, we shall come back and cleanse the room when we have made sure that no other physical beings are around to try to send us to our God."

Keldar said, he then followed the others as they continue to search.
Oct 31, 2023 10:14 pm
https://i.imgur.com/qSxBTr9.jpg

You find this to be a small store room/pantry. The food stuffs here are spoiled, and a few insects skitter around, but there doesn't appear to be anything dangerous.
OOC:
If you take time to investigate further than a glance I will take Perception for search checks, otherwise a new room direction.
Oct 31, 2023 10:14 pm
https://i.imgur.com/qSxBTr9.jpg

You find this to be a small store room/pantry. The food stuffs here are spoiled, and a few insects skitter around, but there doesn't appear to be anything dangerous.
OOC:
If you take time to investigate further than a glance I will take Perception for search checks, otherwise a new room direction.
Oct 31, 2023 10:14 pm
https://i.imgur.com/qSxBTr9.jpg

You find this to be a small store room/pantry. The food stuffs here are spoiled, and a few insects skitter around, but there doesn't appear to be anything dangerous.
OOC:
If you take time to investigate further than a glance I will take Perception for search checks, otherwise a new room direction.
Oct 31, 2023 10:14 pm
https://i.imgur.com/qSxBTr9.jpg

You find this to be a small store room/pantry. The food stuffs here are spoiled, and a few insects skitter around, but there doesn't appear to be anything dangerous.
OOC:
If you take time to investigate further than a glance I will take Perception for search checks, otherwise a new room direction.
Oct 31, 2023 10:54 pm
Fiden will take her time and look a bit to see anything was hidden here. "I will check and see if there is anything hidden in here. Man it does smell."
Last edited October 31, 2023 10:55 pm

Rolls

Perception Check - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Oct 31, 2023 11:31 pm
'Yeah I' ll just let you look over this one while I check in he.. Seriously? ' As she spoke Leandra tried to move away from the room, only for the silver arm to not co-operate and hold onto the doorframe.

' Fine. Let's get this over with..' She sighs and joins the search.

Rolls

Perception - (d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Nov 3, 2023 12:59 am
You search the room semi thoroughly, but find nothing else of note either because there is nothing there, or because you were clumsy in the search.
OOC:
Assuming you continue to the next door south here.
You open the next door and find yourselves in what must have been Dominity's office. A desk scattered with papers fills the otherwise small room, an inkwell and pens.
Nov 6, 2023 3:57 pm
Sorry guys, I know this is mostly my fault, but I'm still just feeling off and the pace of all my games has currently slowed to glacial levels and I'm going through some pretty bad depression struggles and I just can't muster anything to get them back on track.

Apologies for bailing, but I think the better part of valor here is to acknowledge these aren't working and shut them down.

Hope to see all of you again here or elsewhere, hopefully sometime when I can muster what's needed to keep a game alive.
Nov 6, 2023 4:11 pm
Sorry to hear. I know the joys of mental health and DM burnout, and agree sometimes best thing is stop and take a step back.

Hope you get some rest and start doing better soon!
Nov 8, 2023 7:28 pm
Bummer on the ending of the game.

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