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| − | [[File:Bats 01.jpg|right|700px|thumb|]] | + | Continued from '''[[The Lodge]]''' |
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| − | Continued from '''[[Overview of the Dungeon]]'''
| + | About 3 p.m. on the 6th of August, Sven is keeping watch from the roof when he calls out, "VISITOR COMING!" He relays that a lone man on a donkey has approached to some 600 yards and has stopped. While Sven watched, the stranger lifted his arm and made a slow waving gesture. He hasn't attempted to move any closer. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Lexent is assaulted by a flush of who knows how many bats that come flooding out of the darkness. There's no chance to see the room beyond; Lexent is attacked four times and the other bats burst into the rest of the room. Lexent, I hit you three times, '''<span style="color:red">taking 1</span>''', '''<span style="color:red">1</span>''' and '''<span style="color:red">2</span>''' damage. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I look at Sven and Pandred, "Do you think we should go out and see what he has to say?" |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Vafrandir, roll a d6 for initiative. | + | '''Sven:''' "We hold someone back here to protect Hamish. He's far from recovery. I suggest a parley, to find out what he wants. If he intends to threaten us, he must have an army waiting somewhere beyond our sight." |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Those are three separate attacks, so none of them have enough to stun Lexent. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "I'll go. Pandred, Be ready for trouble." I head outside. |
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' 3 | + | '''Pandred''': "Always am." I'll make sure to don my armor, etc. Arduin will assist if need be. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' I have a 6. Two bats swing around Lexent's head; the rest of the swarm continues through Vafrandir, who gets attacked 5 times as they rush past him into the main room. I hit once with a 16, '''<span style="color:red">causing 2</span>''' damage. The other one that hits rolls — I don't believe this! — two criticals back to back, for triple damage, '''<span style="color:red">causing 3</span>''' total. This second attack ends in the bat sinking its teeth into Vafrandir's shoulder, through his robe and tunic, clutching. | + | '''The DM:''' how close do you wish to get? Comfortable speaking distance is six combat hexes. |
| − | : '''The DM:''' I need to make a correction here, Vafrandir. According to the [https://wiki.alexissmolensk.com/index.php/Bat_(giant) giant bat description], , the "clutch" only means that the bat will hang on and attack at +3 to hit each round after, until it is killed.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Both bats miss Lexent. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I move up half the distance between us, so 300 yards and wave back. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Cruelly, let’s wait to continue next time. The bats will be spread from Lexent in 0824 to 1524; you’re uncertain how many bats there are at this time. We’ll start with the party’s attack on Tuesday. | + | '''Stranger:''' “Identify yourself!” |
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' A challenge behind each door! Until then, out. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "I am Lexent. Who are you? And what business brings you here?" |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Out. Hope you guys are well. See you Tuesday. | + | '''Stranger:''' “You may call me Tacitus.” |
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' What are my options for attacking this bat clutching me? I assume I can't swing my sword at it. | + | '''The DM:''' It’s plain that the stranger is Norwegian, and that the name is likely an alias. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' In. Been working on the rules. The bat page is linked a few lines up. I’ll repeat the important lines here: | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "And your business here?" |
| − | : Attacking a bat while being "clutched" gives a -2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] penalty to the defender. Others may attack the bat with weapons, all attack rolls of 2, 3 or 4 counts as damage done to the bat's victim. If the bat is stunned, it will cease to clutch and drop dazed to the ground. Up to eight bats can clutch a single medium-sized opponent.
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| − | : So, essentially, you attack it normally, but you risk causing bad damage to yourself; the smaller the weapon you use here, the better, as you only need to stun the bat to have it drop off.
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| − | '''[[Pandred]]''': "Odds, get under there!" I'll point underneath his nearest bed or table. He doesn't have a figure, but I'm assuming he's nearby because he gave me the crossbow. If he's not in the room, ignore me. I'll dip into 1626 and swap to handaxe. | + | '''Tacitus:''' “You have removed Hamish Ross from Bergen, have you not? That is what brings me here.” |
| − | :'''[[Pandred]]''': "Get out of the way!" The swarm might blow past us and outdoors with minimal damage if we let it. Find a corner to wedge in and fight from there if you must.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' In. I close the door and attack the nearest bat(s?) in 0824 ''To Hit:'' '''7''' ''Damage:'' '''7''' | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "I have removed no one from anywhere. If you'd like though, you are welcome to come up and talk." |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Everyone stop talking and let me get a post up. | + | '''Tacitus:''' “Not until I know who you are and your motives.” |
| | + | :'''The DM:''' He grins. |
| | + | :: '''Tacitus:''' “You could be a collection of true villains, couldn’t you?” |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Protocol, Lexent. Did I say it was your turn? I know that stuff passes muster in other DM's campaigns, but that's why my game isn't a ridiculous muddle.
| + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "I'm no more of a collection than you are, and as for villainy I assure you I only seek to assist those around me. I see, however, that we are both wary of one another's motives, so how shall we solve this impasse?" |
| − | :'''[[Lexent]]:''' I'm sorry, you said we would start with the party's turn on Tuesday.
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| − | === Party's Round 02 ===
| + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Does he carry any visible weaponry? |
| − | '''The DM:''' And we will, Lexent. When I say so. | |
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| + | '''The DM:''' No. He’s not very tall, either; perhaps 5 ft. 3 for a human. And rather unpossessing sitting on his donkey. |
| − | '''The DM:''' When I need to set up a round, it is difficult if everyone is talking. I joined 20 minutes early today so I could get the round set up and get the game going. But after saying “In”, you flooded the page and THREE TIMES now I’ve had to rewrite content, because it got eaten. So, please, everyone, a little patience, so I can get this set up. | |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Pandred, seeing the location of the bats, feel free to adjust your intended point of movement. Lexent, attack the left or right bat, rather than the hex number. Picture the bats, except those two that are hovering around Lexent, as flying through the room rather than hovering; treat them as coming towards you (so you can attack them from an adjacent hex). Okay. NOW you can swing. | + | '''The DM:''' Okay, I'm pretty sure at this point that people are waiting to see what happens with Vafrandir. I did intend to run both pages at the same time, but I'm kind of glad I don't have to. |
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I close the door and attack the left bat ''To Hit:'' '''16''' ''Damage:'' '''4''' | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I was waiting to see Tacitus' response to my question. |
| − | : '''<span style="color:red">causes 1</span>''' actual damage
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' May it be assumed that the sappers will be willing to attack the bats? | + | '''The DM:''' Somehow, I utterly missed your first line; I tagged onto your question about visible weaponry and failed to see that you had spoken. I was waiting for you to answer Tacitus' question. Ah, well. Apologies. I'll return your question: are you wearing any visible weaponry? |
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Would my Boxing ability give me any additional oomph on a pummel? I don't want to slice my neck open. I'm not sure if you've covered that ability yet, I couldn't find it on either wiki. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I am not. |
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Pandred's idea is good to get out of the way, unless we want to try and kill 30 bats! | + | == Intermission == |
| | + | '''The DM:''' We'll pick this up tomorrow, then. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' They’ll have to Lexent, out of self-defense. You kill the left hand bat. | + | '''The DM:''' Sorry all. I've got a contract job today. I won't be in. Problems of the real world. |
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| − | '''Marcule''' In | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Bummer. Heads up, I'm not sure what my availability for Friday will be. I'm travelling to a family reunion at some point, but I'm not sure when I'll be in the car and whether or not I'll be able to play from my cell phone. |
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Marit attacks the bat in the lower left of 1524 ''To Hit:'' '''7''' ''Damage:'' '''3'''. If she has the AP she will then move into 1626. Vafrandir, how many AP should the sappers have? | + | '''The DM:''' Okay, well let us know when you know, and we'll be fine. I have to take these contracts when they arise; steady work only occurs when they occur. |
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| − | '''Marcule''' I cast chromatic orb. | + | '''[[Lexent]]:''' In. I should be good for an hour at the very least, we'll see what happens after that. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Vafrandir, wrote it on the unarmed combat sage study page. Your boxing gives you +2 to the normal pummelling, so d4-1, +strength, +1 if you’re wearing gauntlets. Costs 1 AP to punch. | + | '''The DM:''' In. Yay, I have time. |
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| − | '''The DM:''' Oddsdrakken will dive under a bed.
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| − | | + | '''Tacitus:''' "Perhaps I should trust you then. Lead on to your domicile." |
| − | '''The DM:''' Marit misses. Treat all the sappers as 4 AP.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Marcule, if I hit you with a bat, the spell will be ruined before you can discharge it. Do you want to reconsider?
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| − | '''The DM:''' What do Helga and Asger do?
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I'll sheathe my sword and pummel the bat. '''19 raw, 18 to hit; 3 raw, 3 dmg'''.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Kills it, Vafrandir.
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| − | '''Marcule:''' Yes i will retract that spell use.
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| − | '''Marcule:''' I swing at the bat right next to me. 3 - Miss
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| − | '''Pandred''': Helga stays put, ready with handaxe to swipe as they go by. My movement stays the same.
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| − | '''The DM:''' I take it you’re darting behind the pillar in 1626. I’ll give Pandred first call on that space and rule that Marit moves into 1526. Without anyone giving word on what Asger does, I’ll leave him in 1926. Any last shout outs?
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| − | '''The DM:''' Going once ...
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Nothing here.
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| − | '''Marcule:'''Asger to 1825.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Okay. working on next round.
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| − | '''The DM:''' What armour did you buy for the followers?
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| − | == Round 3 ==
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| − | '''The DM:''' The bats continue to flush through the room, spreading out into the various corners.
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| − | : The one bat attacks Lexent and heads off down the corridor towards Vafrandir.
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| − | :: hits with a 16, '''<span style="color:red">causing 1</span>''' damage.
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| − | : Two bats remain to attack Vafrandir.
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| − | :: both bats miss.
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| − | : Two bats attack Marcule.
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| − | :: hit you twice, '''<span style="color:red">causing 1</span>''' and '''<span style="color:red">causing 3</span>''' ... the first doesn’t stun, but it drops Marcule to 12, so that the second attack does stun.
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| − | : Two bats attack Asger.
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| − | :: roll 12 and 16, '''<span style="color:red">causing 2</span>''' and '''<span style="color:red">causing 3</span>'''; he's stunned.
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| − | : Two rush between Asger and Helga without attacking anyone.
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| − | : Five rush down the lane through the pillars, with three attacking Pandred ...
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| − | :: the bats on Pandred roll 3, 5, and 6, all missing.
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| − | : ... and two attacking Helga.
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| − | :: attacks on Helga roll a 5 and a 14. '''<span style="color:red">causing 3</span>'''; she's stunned.
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| − | : One attacks Marit.
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| − | :: attack on Marit is an 11, '''<span style="color:red">causing 1</span>'''. Not stunned.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Still working on a new map.
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' We did not. I forgot to ask if they had any.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Then they have shields.
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| − | === Party Round 03 ===
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| − | Except for those who are stunned, the rest of you can act.
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I'll pummel the one to my right. '''16 raw, 17 to hit; 2 raw, 2 dmg'''. Then draw my sword again.
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| − | : '''<span style="color:red">causes 2</span>''' actual damage
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| − | '''Pandred''': I'll pull Helga into 1627. Is there any way I can shield her with my body, maybe taking a couple hits in her stead? I'll still have AP to swing, I just want a read on that first.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I move to 1024 and attack the bat in 1124. ''To Hit:'' '''17''' ''Damage:'' '''7'''
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| − | : '''<span style="color:red">causes 3</span>''' actual damage
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Marit attacks the bat in 1526 ''To Hit:'' '''14''' ''Damage:'' '''5'''
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| − | : '''<span style="color:red">causes 3</span>''' actual damage
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| − | '''The DM:''' Vafrandir, Lexent and Marit kill three bats. Swing, Pandred.
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| − | '''Pandred''': 13+1 hits '''AC 3''', damage is 6+3 '''9'''.
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| − | : '''<span style="color:red">causes 1</span>''' actual damage
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| − | '''The DM:''' that's another dead. The remaining bats will flush out the door into the main hall; where they go, you're uncertain.
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| − | : I'll calculate X.P. Going back to the Jelly.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Did I miss anything?
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Looks good on my account!
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Mine as well.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Oh, one thing. Doesn't change anyone else's XP, but the hirelings should use the subtotals; they don't add 10%
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Ought we to track for our own hirelings?
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| − | '''The DM:''' Yes. Or make an arrangement for someone to officially do it.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I can handle it. I've got a table on my character sheet where I am tracking it
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| − | == After the Bats == | |
| − | '''The DM:''' What's next?
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' How shaken up are the sappers looking?
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| − | '''The DM:''' Pretty calm. Asger will mutter, "That's twice this year ..." | |
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' "Shall we try this door again?"
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| − | '''Pandred''': "Rub some dirt in it and let's move." Yes Lex, lets try again.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Same positions as now?
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I'll move to '''0924''' before Lexent opens.
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| − | '''Marcule:''' Same position.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I return to the door and open it again. {OOC} If any one else wants to be the door opener at any time, they are more than welcome, but I am also happy to continue doing so.
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| − | '''Pandred''': I'll take 1024. Helga and Odds can hang back.
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| − | == Cavern & Stair ==
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| − | '''The DM:''' Fairly self-explanatory. These walls are natural stone, not hewn, though the flooring has been tiled. The circular stairwell down has of course been hewn into the rock.
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| − | '''The DM:''' There is a passage on your left, the right of the map, which is cut off because you cannot see it’s direction from the doorway.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I proceed carefully around the stairwell to 1229 and see where the passage leads. (Assuming back to the hall, door I).
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| − | :'''[[Lexent]]:''' Keeping an eye out for that jelly as I do so, especially above me.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Funny you should say that ...
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| − | '''The DM:''' Because sure enough, you see an old friend.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I work myself toward 0930. What action does the jelly take as I do so?
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' I'll make my way towards 0927 as he does so.
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| − | '''The DM:''' You'll have to roll initiative; the jelly will move into 1028, engage you in melee and you won't be able to easily move past. I roll a 3.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I roll a '''4'''
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| − | '''The DM:''' Move as you will.
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| − | '''Marcule:''' Move to 0827
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' That being the case, I move into 0928, pumelling it as I go. ''To Hit:'' '''4'''
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| − | '''The DM:''' Patience, patience; you won initiative, Lexent. That means it hasn’t moved into 1028 yet. Your initiative means that it is still in 1128. You're swinging at air.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Too, if it WERE in 1028, it would take you 3 AP to get into 0928, since 0927 would be a melee hex.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Apologies again. I will make it to 0928 and wait. Hence the pummel for 1 AP instead of a weapon attack.
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| − | '''Pandred''': 0826 is as far as I can get, so I'll go there.
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| − | '''The DM:''' I'm reading Vafrandir in 0927. Working on next map.
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| − | '''The DM:''' At the moment, no one is holding a lamp, so you're all on infravision.
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' Out, sadly. I will also be out tomorrow.
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| − | '''The DM:''' The jelly surely moves into 1028 and attacks Vafrandir. The pseudopod. It rolls a 12 and misses. Vafrandir, ring mail & shield is AC 6, with the wolf pelt +1 is AC 5, with your dexterity is AC 3. Thought you’d like to know.
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| − | == Party’s Round 02 ==
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| − | Your move. Assume Vafrandir is backing into Marcule's hex.
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| − | '''[[Vafrandir]]:''' (last move) yes, I back out into the hall if need be. Thanks.
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| − | '''Pandred''': I'll go to 0927.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' I attack the jelly ''To Hit:'' '''9'''
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| − | : Miss.
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| − | '''The DM:''' Swing, Pandred. Weapon?
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| − | '''marcule''' Cast Chromatic orb
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| − | '''The DM:''' Oops; phone; out until further notice.
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| − | '''Pandred''': Weapon is handaxe. '''20!''' hits for double, no triple. 6+3 is 9, doubled to '''18'''.
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| − | '''The DM:''' On hold. I’m negotiating a contract. Pandred, like it happened with Marcule’s scimitar, your axe passes through as though you were attacking water. The creature gives no effect. It is apparently immune to edged weapons. Anyway, I’m going to be talking for awhile on the phone. Let’s pick up tomorrow.
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| − | '''[[Lexent]]:''' Good luck. Out.
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Continued from The Lodge
About 3 p.m. on the 6th of August, Sven is keeping watch from the roof when he calls out, "VISITOR COMING!" He relays that a lone man on a donkey has approached to some 600 yards and has stopped. While Sven watched, the stranger lifted his arm and made a slow waving gesture. He hasn't attempted to move any closer.
Lexent: I look at Sven and Pandred, "Do you think we should go out and see what he has to say?"
Sven: "We hold someone back here to protect Hamish. He's far from recovery. I suggest a parley, to find out what he wants. If he intends to threaten us, he must have an army waiting somewhere beyond our sight."
Lexent: "I'll go. Pandred, Be ready for trouble." I head outside.
Pandred: "Always am." I'll make sure to don my armor, etc. Arduin will assist if need be.
The DM: how close do you wish to get? Comfortable speaking distance is six combat hexes.
Lexent: I move up half the distance between us, so 300 yards and wave back.
Stranger: “Identify yourself!”
Lexent: "I am Lexent. Who are you? And what business brings you here?"
Stranger: “You may call me Tacitus.”
The DM: It’s plain that the stranger is Norwegian, and that the name is likely an alias.
Lexent: "And your business here?"
Tacitus: “You have removed Hamish Ross from Bergen, have you not? That is what brings me here.”
Lexent: "I have removed no one from anywhere. If you'd like though, you are welcome to come up and talk."
Tacitus: “Not until I know who you are and your motives.”
- The DM: He grins.
- Tacitus: “You could be a collection of true villains, couldn’t you?”
Lexent: "I'm no more of a collection than you are, and as for villainy I assure you I only seek to assist those around me. I see, however, that we are both wary of one another's motives, so how shall we solve this impasse?"
Lexent: Does he carry any visible weaponry?
The DM: No. He’s not very tall, either; perhaps 5 ft. 3 for a human. And rather unpossessing sitting on his donkey.
The DM: Okay, I'm pretty sure at this point that people are waiting to see what happens with Vafrandir. I did intend to run both pages at the same time, but I'm kind of glad I don't have to.
Lexent: I was waiting to see Tacitus' response to my question.
The DM: Somehow, I utterly missed your first line; I tagged onto your question about visible weaponry and failed to see that you had spoken. I was waiting for you to answer Tacitus' question. Ah, well. Apologies. I'll return your question: are you wearing any visible weaponry?
Lexent: I am not.
Intermission
The DM: We'll pick this up tomorrow, then.
The DM: Sorry all. I've got a contract job today. I won't be in. Problems of the real world.
Lexent: Bummer. Heads up, I'm not sure what my availability for Friday will be. I'm travelling to a family reunion at some point, but I'm not sure when I'll be in the car and whether or not I'll be able to play from my cell phone.
The DM: Okay, well let us know when you know, and we'll be fine. I have to take these contracts when they arise; steady work only occurs when they occur.
Lexent: In. I should be good for an hour at the very least, we'll see what happens after that.
The DM: In. Yay, I have time.
Continuing On
Tacitus: "Perhaps I should trust you then. Lead on to your domicile."
