Episode One: New Taste

Sep 17, 2018 11:58 pm

PROWL takes the goblin out of the freezer and puts it in the van with the rest, then puts the manager in Rodrigo's charge before going to retrieve the security cam recordings. Once that is accomplished, the robot offers Goodberry pills (8 remaining) to anyone who needs them, before powering down in preparation for the next encounter. A digital readout on PROWL's otherwise inert face displays a countdown to Ulgrik's estimated arrival.

Sep 18, 2018 6:30 am

"Yes, parameters are unchanged, hopefully he's more receptive. Good luck." Responds Isabelle.

Prowl successfully retrieves the security footage without a hitch. Meanwhile, Mulrick listens with all his attention. "Yes! I will!" Looking around trying to figure out how he's supposed to be helpful, he snaps his fingers. "The box! Bet there some goodies init'." Running over he tries to pry it open with all his might to no effect.

Sep 18, 2018 7:44 am

When PROWL turns the man over to him, Rodrigo gives him a drink of water. "Are you the owner or manager of this establishment, sir? Detective Diaz, LAPD. Don't worry, we have dealt with those kids who did this to you. What's that? No, there are no monsters, they were just a bunch of punks in halloween costumes. We've placed them under arrest, but we've learned their gang leader is arriving any minute now. For your protection, we will barricade the door and post an officer outside. No matter what happens, please do not try to leave this room or contact anyone outside until we tell you it is safe." Before leaving the man in the man barricaded in the office, Rodrigo checks if the office phone is working. Afterward, he goes back into the dining room.

Finding Mulrick struggling with the crate, Rodrigo shoos the goblin away. "PROWL, check this thing for booby traps, then get it open. We shouldn't be messing with evidence, but we need to be sure it's not going to blow our asses up when we aren't looking."

P.R.O.W.L.

Sep 18, 2018 3:32 pm

OOC:

Assuming this happened before I powered down for the short rest.

PROWL inspects the crate.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Open with Thieves Tools or Engineering (same modifier) - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Sep 18, 2018 7:36 pm

OOC:

You can retcon to break the phone if that is your intention.

The man only mumbles in response, gritting his teeth in pain before dozing off once again. Checking the phone it looks to be in working order, and the computer monitor's screen saver is on.

Prowl, you don't spot any booby traps on the wooden crate, and get to work picking the large padlock holding it closed. You feel yourself on the brink of cracking it, but it remains locked. "Mulrick didn't bring blowtorch..."

Sep 19, 2018 2:07 pm

Rodrigo cuts the phone line before barricading the man in the office.

He helps PROWL with the lock, but is keenly aware time's a-wasting. Help action for PROWL.

[ +- ] If PROWL still fails...

"Mulrick. You can stay and pretend you took out Grug, tell Ulgrik you're boss now. Then we spring our trap. That'll get you in good with us, but in big trouble with your pals. Or we can tie you up and put you with the rest so they don't shank you in prison. Your choice."

P.R.O.W.L.

Sep 19, 2018 4:19 pm

PROWL keeps trying.

Rolls

Unlock the box. (Advantage from Rodrigo's Help) - (1d20+4, 1d20+4)

1d20+4 : (13) + 4 = 17

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

Sep 19, 2018 5:45 pm

Van situation handled, Naji pulls out a spell book, deep in concentration.

Mulrick considers his options, tapping a foot nervously. "Mulrick is good at pretendin'. I let him in and you beat him up, and then I hide so e' doesn't kill me!"

Busting open the lock you see: weapons. Most are in terrible condition teetering on useless, but a few look reasonably useful. Specifically two axes, one scimitar, one light pistol with 10 bullets, a vial of poison, an unmarked potion, and a small pouch full of sand.

OOC:

Arcana to identify the potion and bag, afterwards time is growing short if anyone wants a short rest.

Sep 19, 2018 7:48 pm

"What do you make of these?" Rodrigo asks, holding the bag and potion up for Jericho and Tremor to see.

Tsavo Inactive forever!

Sep 19, 2018 8:52 pm

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Tremor furrows his brow and examines the items in Jericho's hand. "hmm..."

Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Jericho

Sep 19, 2018 11:19 pm

Jericho takes the bag of sand and a small metal and glass eyepiece extends out from his hood to cover one eye.

OOC:

Ritual casting Identify.

Sep 20, 2018 4:02 am

OOC:

Ritual casting is 10mins. I don't want to miss the opportunity for a short rest, so PROWL has handed out 8 Goodberry capsules and then powered down. Do we have any sort of plan besides Mulrick distracts Ulgrik so we can jump him? Are we going to try diplomacy even? Are we letting Rodrigo take the lead? No complaints from PROWL.

Is Ulgrik coming alone? In any case, PROWL is hanging back to spellcast. Will attempt Hold Person first. If it fails, Faerie Fire will grant your attacks advantage.

Sep 20, 2018 5:01 am

Staring deep into the mysterious liquid, it takes a minute before Tremor realize this is a Potion of fire breath. You aren't quite sure what to make of the sand. Snatching it, Jericho proceeds with a more thorough examination, eventually concluding this is Dust of Disappearance.

OOC:

Last chance for a short rest if you so choose, distributing the items or ooc discussion won't count against this.

Forgot to mention but @Jabes it is a mystery.

Sep 20, 2018 5:44 am

Once everyone is in position Rodrigo sits behind the bar to meditate. (Am unhurt, but need to regain ki)

Tsavo Inactive forever!

Sep 20, 2018 9:47 am

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Tremor, seeing the opportunity to recuperate a bit, finds a booth in the diner and sits on a bench with his back to the wall. Feet on the bench. Knees up, he takes out his smart phone and begins a quick little back and forth with Cap before surfing the web.

OOC:

Short rest.

Jericho

Sep 20, 2018 11:41 pm

OOC:

Short rest.

Sep 21, 2018 4:43 am

OOC:

Remember to roll for hit dice if you wish to spend any.

As time ticks away everyone prepares for the inevitable. Finally at 10:03 Naji's familiar spots a pickup truck coming, Jericho and Tremor's companions likewise see the vehicle rapidly approaching the diner, holding not one, but two entities within.

OOC:

You have time to hide or otherwise get ready. Naji will hide in the kitchen by the door.

Tsavo Inactive forever!

Sep 21, 2018 9:45 am

OOC:

HP recovery

Edit: This is unreal. I accidentally posted this, at first, in the wrong game and breathed a sigh of relief because I rolled a one. So I posted here, happily, thinking I could only do better....

Last edited September 21, 2018 9:47 am

Rolls

Hit Die - (1d8+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Sep 21, 2018 10:22 am

OOC:

Man, that's tough! If it helps, PROWL handed out his Goodberry pills.

Sep 25, 2018 11:35 pm