Episode 1: Pradesh

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Mar 15, 2018 1:36 am
"And one for the road," says Ybus, pocketing another samosa. He licks his hand clean of remaining chutney, then spits into his palm. He clasps the hands of each youth in the time-honored tradition of food-brotherhood (sisterhood in Anusha's case). "When I return, I shall teach ye how t' speak like prop-arrr crew and leave the Aunties with a Llifian compliment, consarn it."

Somehow the halfling manages to find his way through the crowded and busy house and seat himself behind Aditya and Urban, whereupon he tries to make dolls' clothing out of pieces of their cloaks or pants.
Mar 15, 2018 9:17 am
Urban, Ybus, and Aditya

You take the cart and make your way back to the Peacock Gate. It's slow going because of the crowds. Crossing the main thoroughfare connecting the Docks with the City Square, several horn blasts ring out over the hubbub. As eager revelers jostle each other for a good vantage point, Aditya tells you what is coming: the procession of the Juggernaut of Gajenndra. A joyous roar goes up mingled with more horn blasts and chanting as the ground begins to shake at the procession's approach. Presently the Juggernaut comes into view, a massive eight-wheeled chariot, towering four storeys high, festooned with flowers and gaily-colored banners, bristling with drums and trumpets. It's difficult to tell if the hundreds of devotees straining against the thick, white ropes hitched to the chariot are really pulling it forward, or if they are being chased, in constant danger of being overrun and crushed by the massive wheels. Such deaths have certainly occurred in the past. It will be a while before this procession rolls ponderously past and you can move on.
Mar 15, 2018 2:29 pm
Urban is awestruck by the size of the Juggernaut. He dismounts and walks through the crowd a ways, just so that he might get a closer look as it passes. Incredible!

Shaking his head as he comes back, he pats the horse on the side of the neck. "Well, old boy. Let both of us try not to feel inadequate. What do you say?," he asks rhetorically to the animal as he stares at his own black red-striped cart that he just bought.

He hops back in the driver seat with a laugh and drives on after the way is clear.

When in the right area, Urban starts looking all the while for the others. He will drive the cart where it will go, but is willing to check the last places that he saw them, even if it might mean dismounting and leaving the reigns with Aditya.
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Mar 15, 2018 2:34 pm
Round 3

Rydler feints, and Erden incinerates the scarred rat with a flaming bolt.
OOC:
Baracus? You still have the demon grappled.

Erden, where's your familiar at this time? Still watching the back alley?
Mar 15, 2018 2:47 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
Erden, where's your familiar at this time? Still watching the back alley?[/ooc]
OOC:
Yep!
Mar 15, 2018 2:50 pm
Baracus strikes at the man-demon with the justice-hungry xyphos, and then head-butts the creature so hard it cracks one of its horns.

He does not even notice the Golden Child's healing, so enraptured he is with this battle.
[ +- ] Stats
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Rolls

Xyphos on Numspa - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d6+6)

1d20+6 : (8) + 6 = 14

1d20+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

1d6+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

Headbutt - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d4+6)

1d20+6 : (5) + 6 = 11

1d20+6 : (20) + 6 = 26

1d4+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

Crit (savage attacker) - (2d4)

(11) = 2

Mar 15, 2018 5:24 pm
Ybus says nothing when his material leaps out of the cart and simply adjusts his focus to Aditya's clothing. He tries to use his dagger to cut a swatch or two of colorful fabric. So engrossed in his work that Ybus ignores the colossus.
Mar 15, 2018 7:58 pm
Round 3

Tightening his grip on Sardo Numspa's arm, Baracus thrusts Xiphos into creature's opposite shoulder. Then, using both anchor points as leverage, the half-orc rocks the horned demon savagely with a bone-crunching headbutt! With a roar, Sardo Numspa tries and fails once again to break free of Baracus' hold. For being in the sunlight too long the demon is almost back to his human form.

"Kill them, damn you!" the demon screams at the rat with the mismatched eyes "Get your brothers in here and kill these bastards, or I'll skin you all!"

The rat reverts back to its human form, rushes to the back door and unlatches it. The rest of the monks pour in.

Rolls

Attempt to break grapple - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Mar 15, 2018 8:01 pm
The Child stirs again: With a beatific smile she bestows a blessing upon Erden, Baracus, and Rydler. The Child casts Bless.
OOC:
Begin Round 4

Enemies:
SARDO NUMSPA: AC 13, taken 47 damage
ROUS 1 (scars): DEAD
Monk 2 (mismatched eyes): AC 10, taken 0 damage
Monk 3 (broken nose): AC 10, taken 0 damage
Monk 4 (snaggle-toothed): AC 10, taken 0 damage
Monk 5 (braided hair): AC 10, taken 0 damage
Monk 6 (albino): AC 10, taken 0 damage

Battlefield Features:
1. Pile of moth-eaten rugs
2. Heap of broke furniture
2. Rotting stairs leading up
3. The Golden Child
4. Circular grate in the floor
5. Open door to the back alley
6. Ray of sunshine
Mar 15, 2018 8:09 pm
Ybus & Urban

You finally arrive back at the Peacock Gate. There's no sign of the others. What do you do?
Mar 15, 2018 8:23 pm
Ybus needs more color, and looks at Urban's clothes for inspiration... and material.
Mar 15, 2018 8:32 pm
Urban does what he can to patrol the last area where the group parted ways. He travels down the side street, glancing down alley ways as he drives by, generally just being on the lookout while moving in the cart at a slow pace.

If no luck, would try to ask some people in the area where to find "The Golden Child", giving the best description he can about the iconic youth and his entourage.

Urban enlists Aditya for help, "You're from the neighborhood - ask around to see if anyone has seen them. They can't miss a big half orc with a gnome on his shoulders."
Mar 15, 2018 8:36 pm
Ybus starts fabricating miniature pieces of clothing with whatever materials he has gathered.

Rolls

Dexterity, Intelligence? - (1d20+1, 1d20+3)

1d20+1 : (13) + 1 = 14

1d20+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Mar 15, 2018 8:42 pm
Erden groans as he sees the creatures pouring into the room, "I knew this was going to happen!" he says grumpily. Re-focusing, he realizes he needs to help free up Baracus to help and launches another bolt of fire at the demon-thing.

Rolls

Firebolt w/ Advantage + Bless vs Sardo - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d4, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d20+5 : (11) + 5 = 16

1d4 : (4) = 4

1d10 : (4) = 4

Mar 15, 2018 8:51 pm
Round 4: Erden

As before, even with a direct hit, Erden's magical fire doesn't seem to hurt the demon very much. Not even in human form. Sardo takes 2 damage.
Mar 15, 2018 9:14 pm
Baracus has become a mountain in his mind's eye, implacable and insurmountable. Had the demon summoned all of hades, he could not have broken his grip. Baracus wails on the Demon like a landslide, first the xyphos (21: 10 piercing), then leaning in on his locked arm to the point of breaking (26: 10 bludgeoning).

Baracus begins to sing in Orcish, which is terrifying to behold.
[ +- ] Arm Lock GIF
[ +- ] Stats
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Rolls

Xyphos on Numspa (blessed) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d4, 1d6+6)

1d20+6 : (13) + 6 = 19

1d20+6 : (11) + 6 = 17

1d4 : (2) = 2

1d6+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

Unarmed Strike - arm lock (blessed) - (1d20+6, 1d20+6, 1d4, 1d4+6)

1d20+6 : (19) + 6 = 25

1d20+6 : (9) + 6 = 15

1d4 : (1) = 1

1d4+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

Mar 15, 2018 9:33 pm
Round 4: Baracus

Sardo Numspa's eyes bulge in horror as he is assailed by the orcish melody. With a sickening crunch, his arm is ripped out of its socket just as Baracus' Pradeshi blade penetrates to the demon's black heart. "Forgive me, master." the fiend prays with his final breath before he expires in an explosion of ichor, leaving the arm flopping on the floor before it too goes up in flames.

The monks, seeing their master slain, lift the grate and scurry into the sewer, once more taking rodent form as they flee for their lives.

Fatality! Flawless Victory!
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Mar 15, 2018 10:46 pm
[ +- ] Holy moly!
Rydler approaches the Golden Child "I have to admit, when you stared at me, I thought you had made us." he pauses for a moment before sheathing his dagger "I'm glad that isn't the case." He digs into his bag and pulls out a few small pieces of metal "Let's see if we can't get you out."
OOC:
Total check: 21
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Rolls

Thieves Tools, Bless - (1d20+8, 1d4)

1d20+8 : (9) + 8 = 17

1d4 : (4) = 4

Mar 15, 2018 10:46 pm
Through Urban's persistence the Team is reunited. The Golden Child does not speak, but with hand gestures and with Aditya's help you are able to return her to her congregation. She bestows a blessing on all six of you that fills you with joy, and renewed vigor and purpose.

All PC's are now Level 3!
Mar 15, 2018 10:47 pm
OOC:
Cross-posted with Rydler. We can certainly RP that last bit I just fast-forwarded if you'd like! :-)
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