>>21744911
Sun priest, present.

>>21745046
If you want, you can talk to Kanadius

>>21745219
Sure.

"Kanadius, if you don't mind me asking, why does everyone have a mask? Is it for religious, or perhaps cultural purposes? Do the masks help ward away evil perhaps?"

>>21745263
Forgot my name.

>>21745263
"Cultural, I suppose you'd call it. We've worn masks for a long, long time. Some say it was the Dark One's doing, turning all into grotesque mummers playing out their roles in each others fantasies. Others say it started when King Alexander died without issue, and his chosen successor wore a mask of the Great King's face, and eventually others did likewise."

>>21745348
"I see... We found a hobgoblin corpse propping the door that leads into this place. It looked old though, so I assume you dealt with them, or your traps did. Which also reminds me, we sort of set off some of your traps getting here. I think we still have the darts from one of them, although we had to put down the fire beetles. Are there any further in we should avoid?"

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>>21745348
"We, of course, and the Magi and Warrior Maidens, wear the masks of our gods' images. If the truth is the latter, then it is only fitting we show them honour in this way, and if it is the former, then it shows that where others live in a frivolous carnival we live out the Mysteries, bringing piety and virtue to Cynidicea."

>>21745388
"Don't go through that room to the west. You might be fine, maybe, but not your friends. On the next floor, if you must go into our chamber, before the door of lightning speak the words "By the Great God Gorm". To get there, you must press the button of this sign." He draws a symbol for you. "In the west of that level are the Magi, and to the east the Warrior Maidens."

>>21745388
"And of course there are still may traps left over from the time of Alexander. We do not venture down to the fourth level for this reason. Instead, we take the secret path from the ancient brothel into the store-room, and from there reach the grand entry hall and take the tunnel down to the under-city"

there's no need to fear - UNDERTHIEF IS HERE!

>>21745649
>>21745544
"I thank you. We have those versed in dealing with traps, we could try to make the fourth level free of such dangers if you wish."

"If you could, did Rogahn and Zelligar speak of their time in the north? It was said that they left to attack the barbarians that attacked us many years ago."

>>21745708
Hey Jenai, glad to see you on!

>>21745544
>>21745649

"I thank you for the rest, mighty one. "

Jenai will record the man's word's down on a scrap of parchment, drawing a map with artist's emphasis, though it is a bit sloppy.

>>21745744
"The war did not go well. Despite their own skills, they lost many men to night attacks and ambushes, and they themselves were no longer as strong or quick as they had once been. Apparently when their friend, the elf Marevak, was slain in battle, they decided to turn back"

>>21745749
Ditto! Early off work, the bar's open early. for a sports game.

DM, to be clear - they say "Don't go west." Dangerous for everyone but Alvaro, maybe. The next floor must be accessed by a button with sigil on it. There, there is a chamber for Gorm with a password and on that same floor are the Magi and Maidens.

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>>21745812
He also draws two other symbols, saying that either would take you to the other groups

(Yeah, I know, I made a mistake, posting actual symbol he drew the first time in a sec...)

>>21745815
"I see. I've been trying to gather as much information on Rogahn and Zelligar after their disappearance. Hopefully Zelligar can fill me in on more, if he's in a talking mood..."

"You mentioned earlier that we shouldn't enter the west room, that most of us would be harmed except for possibly me. Why is that?"

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>>21745889
This is what he actually drew first time

>>21745859
Don't go through that door directly west from here, or the room just north. He explains that to get to the next floor, you take the southwest door from the central room and go down stairs.

>>21745914
"There is also this trapdoor, but like the door downstairs it leads to a place sacred to us, and unless you have a great need to go I would prefer that you not go in there unless it is to join our brotherhood"

>>21745914
*nodnodnod*

"What do you say, Alvaro? Up for some diplomacy and investigation?"

"Kanadian (no 'ard feelins, ey?) Kanadius-Lord, do you know what dangers await us on the next level? Or is it mostly just your people, and the Magi and the Maidens? If there are people of Gorm below, or Magi or Maidens for that matter, do you believe they will they attack us on sight, or seek to parley as your men here have?"

>>21745950
"I would be curious to study the wonders of Gorm, but I will respect your desires for privacy if that is your wish. Alvaro, shall we advance through the southwest passage and parley with the other people of this place?"

>>21745902
"I'd not discuss it in front of him." He gestures towards Otab. Taking you into the corridor so you aren't overheard, he says "The room contains a great part of our treasury. It is guarded by deadly bees, who will sting and kill any but Brothers who enter."

>>21746020
"You can be aligned to us, but cannot join as a full member of the Brotherhood of Gorm. I am sorry."

>>21746039
[BEEEEEES?!]
Alvaro gives a soft laugh. "I understand. We have to keep close watch over him at times, but he means well. I think."

[What was their answer to making the fourth floor safe for them? The second part of this would be asking Jenai if she's up for helping me with that.]

>>21746039
Jenai nods, grimacing sourly.

"Good thinking. The .. lustful one worries me. I will try to dissuade him from acting against you, and - barring by some mischance your people act against us first - would sooner stand by your side than his in a conflict. You have treated us honorably. I cannot speak the future, however. Time will tell."

>>21746097
"I don't know. It would be useful for us to be able to travel through there, but I don't want to disrespect the dead, especially the Great King. If you can find a safe path through there, then that would helpful, yes."

>>21746097
Yeah, Jenai's down with making stuff undeadly.

>>21746078
How can he tell? Is it the distinctive lack of an Adam's apple? Jenai will not press the issue.

>>21746189
Might be that they're undead, or something. The dude pretty much said that he's not even sure if they're alive/normal people.

"Thank you for answering my questions." Alvaro gave Kanadius a bow, then turned to Boots. "Mr Fuzzyboots, did you bring us here because of Zelligar, or Rogahn?" He asked the cat, presenting his left hand to represent Zelligar, and his right hand to represent Rogahn.

>>21746189
Do you ask out loud? He didn't say why you couldn't join, or say how he could tell.

>>21746268
He nudges your left hand.

>>21746324
Alvaro nods. "Does this have something to do with him being possibly corrupted, or changed? Or something to do with him being undead?" Alvaro asked the cat again, presenting his left hand when he asked the corruption question, right for the undead question.

>>21746307
Sure, Jenai bristles a bit and asks "Why not?! It's cause I'm a THIEF, eh? I could be a weedy fighter, you don't know!"

>>21746394
Mr Fuzzyboots shakes his head.

>>21746417
Alvaro ponders for a moment. "Is it because of the evil that happened to this place? The one that is causing the Lost Ones, and the unholy priests?"

>>21746411
"I do know. But that's not why, and I'm sure Pandora would agree. You can't join the Brotherhood because you can't be anyone's BROTHER."

>>21746452
He nods his head.

>>21746454
Jenai shuts up and glances at Alvaro to see if he heard. Then leans in to mutter.

"Yeah well keep it quiet, these clowns don't know yet. I was thinking I might have to show off the goods to the Maidens, though, maybe they'd listen to me then."

>>21746529
"Maybe. Still, it is a funny thought, a woman wearing the mask of a man wearing the mask of a woman."

>>21746477
Alvaro tries to piece it all together in his head for a moment, focusing on the cat and recent events. "This has something to do with him facing the evil, doesn't it?"

>>21746567
Mr Fuzzyboots nods yes.

>>21746454
DM, what do you think of the idea of sending Gurx to infiltrate the goblins and try to start a small revolution? Do you think I should leave that sort of thing for when we're actually delving into the Lost City?

>>21746529
This is me of course.

"Alvaro, if you're done playing with that cat - what do you think about heading back to Gygar, killing some ogres, grabbing some of that magic glowing water, and trying to talk Leod, Echo, and the rest of those folks we left in Mistamere to join us?"

"Kanadius - I wish to return when we have allies and better supplies, and try to sway the Magi and Maidens - even the greenskins - to our common cause. What say you?"

>>21746583
Yes, becuase that's where they are. If you haven't found your way to the Lost City, how can you send someone beyond there?

"Very well. It seems you already know how to deal with them, and perhaps you can do the same down here."

>>21746583
"Sounds fine with me. Its best to go prepared than half-cocked, after all. You wish to stay here Fuzzyboots, or go with us to town?" Alvaro asked the cat, getting up from his crouch.

>>21746624
Alright. If all is well, Jenai will bow to Kanadius, wait for Alvaro to finish with the cat, get suited up with the desert gear she purchased and then head to Gygar.

>>21746690
*go half-cocked

I got the answers I imagine is all the cat can give for now, if not for lack of knowledge on the cat's part than for lack of the questions on mine. I'm ready to go then.

>>21746690
Fuzzyboots jumps up onto a bunk bed and goes to sleep

>>21746744
"Well, that settles that." Alvaro shoulders his pack, and double checks all of his gear is in place. "I thank you for your hospitality, we shall return soon, hopefully with others, to help you." Alvaro gives one last bow to the group, before joining Jenai.

>>21746769
>>21746692

I don't have a Gygar map on me, since I couldn't download them as Figgy was posting them. I'll have to assume Jenai remembers the way to get to the magic water, and to the ogres, or that she got the info from Fig somehow.

You travel east to the Mistamere range. As you do so, you hear a crack of thunder, and turning you see two figures flying through the air off to the north. It's hard to see at this distance, but you think one is responsible for the thunderbolts and the other is shooting flames. Heading south along the mountains, you notice some people watching you go past.
Continue on to Gygar, hail them, or what?

>>21746890
Jenai will hail them in passing.
"Hey, you guys. How's it going? Also .. what's with those flying people earlier? Shooting lightning, making fire."

>>21744911
Otab showin' up

>>21746890
"The fu--The hell was all that?" Alvaro asked, to mostly himself, during the fight between the two flying men.
>>21746941
Alvaro nods at what Jenai said. His war mask is currently off, on his belt.

>>21746941
One stands up. "Oh, hello. We are simple mountain folk, just, uh, waiting here, peaceably. We don't know about flying people, but we saw a big red dragon flying overhead just now!"

>>21746973
They weren't men. They looked a bit like birds or something...

>>21746975
"Oh alright. A red dragon? Huh. Where was it going? Also, what are you all waiting for?"

>>21746991
>>21746975
"Ah, so that was what that was. Guess that explains the fighting..." Alvaro shrugged, looking up into the sky again. "Hope they don't see need to spread that fighting down onto the ground..."

>>21746991
A yellow and orange one?

[GONNA BE THE VERY BEST.. GOTTA CATCH EM ALL]

>>21747004
"Oh, nothing much, people, FRIENDS, rather, to go past, and we say hello to them. Well, this has been quite a conversation, but look at the time, we really must be going..."

>>21747048
"Ah. I guess you are tired of waiting for your friend then? I suggest sticking around for a bit longer, these passes aren't the nicest. Where were they coming from? We might of passed them on the way here hopefully, or maybe we're heading in the direction their coming from."

>>21747092
"Oh, usually they come in from the east, down through this mountain pass."

>>21747104
>"Oh, usually they come in from the east, down through this mountain pass
They usually join very late, down when the game is almost done.

>>21747048
Sense motive, is it a thing? Do these people look dangerous? I am not walking into an ambush.

"Why don't we travel together? It's dangerous in these hills for some COMMON MOUNTAIN FOLK. Bandits, monsters, you never know."

>>21747104
"Hm... Best of luck then. I hope your friends haven't been waylaid by monstrous things in these mountains."
>>21747117
Hey Echo.

>>21746039
[Not being meta, but even before I read this line, My instinct was "I bet that room to the west contains loot and XP!"]
In fact, I might as well say it.
"I bet that room to the west they were talking about contains Loot and XP! Like, more Loot and XP than normal! More dangerous, sure, but more loot and XP!"

>>21746189
[OOC: Oh holy shit. So that's why I, as a player, thought Jenai was a girl. She frickin' was]

>>21746583
"This place makes me uncomfortable. There's so much Loot and Xp just here, and you guys are being friends with it so I can't get it. I may well have to come here on my own some time, since your way of handling things and my way of handling things are different."
Otab tells the group he feels uncomfortable with NOT looting things.

>>21747155
>[OOC: Oh holy shit. So that's why I, as a player, thought Jenai was a girl. She frickin' was]

In times like these i turn to the sage words of master yoda.
>Matters not the outcome, in pants you will not get.

>>21747155
So, finally, I reach the group.

>>21746975
"Hey! Do you guys know where Loot and Combat experience is?
Are you guys Loot or Combat experience?
I'm looking for Loot and Combat experience."

>>21747142
>>>21747117
>Hey Echo.
Yo Alvaro, what up?

>>21747155
>>21747174
She's keeping it hidden, so the group doesn't know of it yet.

>>21747138
They could have ambushed you if they wanted. You think their motive is to get you to move along, since they don't fancy their chances fighting against you

>>21747178
"Looters? Combatants? No, we're just simple mountain people..."
"WE'LL 'AVE OUR PAY, OR WE'LL 'AVE OUR FUN."
"Shut up you idiot!"

>>21747192
Do they look like the type of people who would ambush OTHER travelers?

If they have more friends further ahead, it might suck to get pincered. In the interests of hurrying, if Alvaro is alright with proceeding, Jenai also is, and just keeps alert.

>>21747258
Yes, possibly

>>21747224
Yeah, these sound like people to go stabby on.

>>21747224
Oh. At that, Jenai exchanges a look with Otab and Alvaro.

"You guys want to help make the mountain passes safe for travelers?"

>>21747224
>"Looters? Combatants? No, we're just simple mountain people..."
So, the MOUNTAIN is your loot?
Holy shit you guys have it good. I'm jealous!
But I can't carry a mountain. I'll have to come back later when I'm stronger.
Who'd buy the mountain? I might need to just store it until I find a buyer.

[Otab needs to find buyers for: Mountain! As it is obviously a loot reward for dealing with these people]

>"WE'LL 'AVE OUR PAY, OR WE'LL 'AVE OUR FUN."
Dude take both. Geez. You don't know the first thing about Loot and Xp! Lemme teach you
Okay. Suppose you're fighting something. If you manage to beat them, that's combat experience, or "xp".
Now. After you beat those guys.
Anything behind them, that couldn't just walk away on its own, is loot.
My goal in life is to get lots of xp and loot!

My party thinks loot and xp is that way though.
They're probably right. Your loot is this mountain and I can't carry that. So I won't attack you. At least not until I can carry your mountain.

>>21747312
>"You guys want to help make the mountain passes safe for travelers?"
FUCK no.
If this is unsafe for travellers, we'll be able to GET THEIR LOOT when we come through here.

>>21747178
"I must say I'm surprised that you are so obsessed with finding experiences. Most don't value wisdom, sadly, even though it is necessary to a fulfilling life." Alvaro commented to Otab.

>>21747258
Well... We can't really /prove/ they are bandits. That's the problem. I'm fine with moving on, but Alvaro isn't happy about it.

>>21747224
Alvaro gives his SUN PRIEST GLARE OF REPENTANCE.
>>21747312
"Sounds good with me."

[By the way, forgot spells. CLW and Prot Darkness]

>>21747224
Jenai draws her bow and points it at the not-so-subtle bandits, Gurx draws a javelin, and Yrin preps her sword and shield.

"Give up your weapons and your coins and go find a better line of work, fellas. *I* don't want to hurt you - but my friend here with the magic powers thinks you look like gold coins and so much meat-to-be."

>>21747349
Otab has his dogs growl and point at Jenai, and stands with Sleep at the ready.

"If these are Bandits, they are fellow spirits to one such as I. I would advise you lay down your arms and leave them be.
They'll collect Loot for us."

>>21747349
The one talking hits the ground, and suddendly nine others rush out screaming "YOU BETTER NOT BE A MANHUNTER!" "I WILL DRINK FROM YOUR SKULL" "WOTS THIS THEN?" "IT'S ALMOST HARVESTIN' SEASON"

Rolled 4

>>21747378

>>21747378
"NO SHIT YOU GUYS IT'S TOO EARLY TO FIGHT YOU I CAN'T CARRY YOUR MOUNTAIN YET"
"FUCK"
"NEED TRUCE"

Rolled 4

>>21747392
>>21747401
I'll be rolling mine seperately I suppose.

>>21747365
>>21747378
Mexican stand off.

"Your friends are coming to kill you."

Rolled 3

>>21747392
Alvaro slaps his war mask on, and readies his weapons. His retainers follow suit, still in their masks, and his dogs growl.

Rolled 6

>>21747392
Initiative.

>>21747422
Well shit, so are yours!
And yes I know they're here to kill me. D'uh, they're bandits. I was thinking we kill them LATER.
It doesn't matter whether they want me prosperous or whether the want me dead. What matters is what gets me the most loot, and getting out of here with them alive does that.

Otab looks completely torn regarding what the fuck he's meant to do now.

Rolled 7, 8, 4, 18, 1, 18, 9, 12, 13 = 90

>>21747433
Someone has +1 dex right? Simultaneous
The bandits come rushing down the mountain with their axes

>>21747467
Otab looks confused as all fuck.
"Alvaro, what do I do? I don't want the bandits dead but I don't want you dead either!"

Otab gets his ass back as far as he can.
Otab just BOTCHED his first turn!

>>21747467
I presume Leod and Krago cannot swoop in to save the day?

Rolled 2, 7, 1, 6 = 16

>>21747467
It takes a 12 to hit them btw

Yrin, Brandon, Meatshield 4 and Vice Sergeant are hit!

>>21747522
Yes

>>21747541
> Meatshield 4
Scuse me what? I won initative. My 5 to their 4, and I used it to retreat.

>>21747467
I know Otab does.

Alvaro slings a hammer at one of the bandits, while Ileen charges them right back, blade going snicker snack. Brandon charges with Ileen, although his halberd being flailed in the bandit's general direction. Zon and Sol charge into the mess with barking anger.

>>21747519
"Attack them! If gold is all you care about, I don't doubt they have bounties on their heads!"

>>21747562
Ah, right. Hit goes to Zon then

Rolled 20, 3, 11, 12 = 46

>>21747460
"Well - it looks like these people are going to try to kill us, and I don't know if we can spare the time to argue. Otab, I am going to defend myself. I hope you defend yourself as best you can."

>>21747467
Sergeant! Attack! Yrin, keep them back!

J, G, S, Y

What hits them?

Rolled 8, 20, 17, 2, 5 = 52

>>21747577
Forgot mah dice.

Alvaro; Ileen+2; Brandon+1; Zon+1; Sol+1

>>21747522
Nah, you can show up if you want

>>21747595
This round or the next?

>>21747588
You and Yrin hit

Rolled 4 + 2

>>21747590
Ileen's dervish dance of swordsmanship cuts through them.

>>21747608
Next round

>>21747595
I will be coming with him then!

Rolled 4, 5 = 9

>>21747588
Jenai and Yrin's damage

Rolled 1

>>21747577
"BUT WE CAN KILL THEM LATER ONCE THEY'VE GOT MORE MONEY."
"I DON'T KNOW IN-CHARACTER THAT THIS IS JUST A RANDOM ENCOUNTER WITH PRE-GENERATED LOOT TABLES! IN-CHARACTER I THINK THEIR MONEY SUPPLIES WILL INCREASE OVER TIME!"

...

Argh damn it. Leave it to the dice.

>>21747617
One's killed

Rolled 2 + 1

>>21747590
There being a large mass of bandits, its not very surprising his flailing manages to hit one.

Rolled 1, 6 = 7

>>21747629
Sleep.
Targets are, in this order, Jenai, Yrin, Brandon, Ileen, Sol, Zol, Vice, Habit in that order, if it matters.
Dogs move in to attack the back rank of the PCs.

Rolled 3

>>21747612
S gets +1 also, so I'll roll his damage.

Rolled 4, 2, 6, 12 = 24

>>21747655
Dogs.

Rolled 4

>>21747655
>>21747663
And before you roll your stuff? I do have initiative, I act first.
Let's see, I'm not sure who the "back rank" is, but here's 1d6 if 12 hit any of you.

>>21747655
So that was his rank 2
Vice and Habit are still up, as is of course Alvaro.
Reinforcements show up now.

>>21747703
Right then. May I murder Otab, please?

Rolled 2, 1, 3, 18, 17, 3, 18, 2, 20 = 84

>>21747703
The bandits attack Alvaro and move up to go after the wizard

>>21747688
I thought you used your initiative to retreat?

>>21747715
Roll initiative. ;)

>>21747728
Round 2 son.

Rolled 4, 2, 5, 2 = 13

>>21747723
The bandits don't hit Alvero or his dogs, but Meatshield 4 is hit twice and the Trapfinders once each

Rolled 13, 7, 19 = 39

>>21747703
Gurx will throw a javelin at Otab, while the dogs will both engage the bandits

"Alvaro!" it croaks "Keep the bad men busy!"

>>21747758
What on earth? How the fuck do my dogs get hit when they're BEHIND Alvaro?

>>21747758
>>21747777
Balls to this. Sic the dogs on Jenai for one surprise round, I'm quaffing a portion of the Invis pot and getting the hell out of there.

>>21747715
Sure, whatever

>>21747777
There's 9 bandits and they lapped around

Rolled 17, 5, 7, 19, 18 = 66

>>21747723
Suddenly, Leod and Krago burst out of the underbrush with a small pack of guard dogs. Leod gives a cry of rage as he attacks, Krago shouting a battlecry in the tongue of the dwarves.

Attacking Otab first, then the bandits.

Leod +2, Krago +3, Dogs +1

Rolled 16

>>21747758
"Otab, what in the burning sun are you doing?!" Alvaro asked as he switches to mace, trying to keep the bandits off his friends. His mask hides his face though.

Rolled 5, 2 = 7

>>21747775
Does a 13 hit Otab's AC?

Here's a roll for that, if so, first for Gurx, second for dog.

Rolled 5

>>21747825
Alvaro connects with his mace, trying to push them out of the way of the unconscious people.

>>21747816
Otab has four dogs with him.

11 hits Otab

>>21747825
>>21747834
Note: This includes ANYONE who tries to attack the unconscious people. He gets in the way and takes the hit if need be.

Rolled 4 + 2

>>21747816
Leod's dagger bites into the mage.

>>21747828
Otab is slain

>>21747858
Bah.

Well, IC there wasn't a way to avoid it was there?

>>21747867
There was not casting sleep on the party

Rolled 18, 5, 16 = 39

>>21747703
HUNNNNNNNNGGDDDD

all forces attack

Rolled 2, 4 = 6

>>21747856
As Leod drives his dagger into the magic user's face, two dogs bite into bandits.

>>21747867
Sure there was: Don't betray the party.

Rolled 11, 11, 12, 20 = 54

>>21747853
Dog attack on Alvaro

>>21747876
What did you expect me to do, seriously?

>>21747882
And I set my Dogs on Jenai, but they're on Alvaro beacuse...?

>>21747900
>>21747853
He's basically jumping in front of everyone targeting the downed people.

>>21747798
>>21747828

If Jenai isn't instantly killed by this, Gurx will nudge her awake for the beginning of the next turn.

Rolled 7, 20, 7, 3 = 37

>>21747900
Might as well roll doghits

Rolled 5, 3, 6, 2 = 16

>>21747900
He said his action was running in to protect her.

>>21747927
No, they don't have blades and he didn't roll their attack, and Otab's dead and can't direct them. They'll have gone after the big man with the stick

Rolled 2

>>21747951
and dog damage.

>>21747964
Fine, Jenai is hit by the dogs

Okay, has the whole party acted?

>>21747900
>>21747798
>>21747775

Otab was killed by a javelin before siccing his dogs on Jenai.

DM, you might not want to all-target dogs on Alvaro - I don't know what their reaction is to a dead leader, but they might not have gotten his last order.

>>21747983
Well, I acted.
>>21747825
>>21747834
>>21747853


Remember, I'm jumping in front of the downed people to try and keep them alive.

>>21747879
Echo, who were you and your guys attacking?

>>21748012
He went first, and they all went against you. You took 2 damage

Oh, Alvaro, would you attack the dogs or a bandit with that attack?

>>21748071
Whoever tries to attack the downed people, who whoever is closest to them and shows aggression to them.

>>21748104
Well, then, that was the dogs

Just waiting for Echowinds to roll damage and say who he was aiming his attacks at.

Rolled 3, 2 = 5

>>21748160
Okay, I guess Echo wasn't here
Bandito morales

Rolled 13, 1, 4, 12 = 30

>>21748360
Okay, first, there's the four attack dogs

Rolled 5, 9, 13, 12, 19 = 58

>>21748379
They are unable to injure Alvaro. Now, the bandits continue their assault

Rolled 6

>>21748396
Krago is hit

Rolled 11, 6 = 17

>>21748379
Gurx will rush between the sleepers, kicking, nudging, and otherwise rousing them.

If Jenai was roused last turn, and rousing leaves Gurx time, she and Gurx will then attack the opponents pressing Alvaro most fiercely.

Rolled 3

>>21748431
Jenai was roused by being bitten

Rolled 10 + 1

>>21748360
Rolling echo's damage

Rolled 4, 19, 14, 5, 20 = 62

>>21748379
Leod, Krago, and the three dogs attack.

>>21748431
Gurx has no time. Who did he rouse?

You hit one of Otab's dogs

Rolled 6 + 3

>>21748480
Krago's damage

>>21748475
dead bandit

Rolled 5, 3 = 8

>>21748492
Damage for the two dog hits.

Rolled 8

>>21748471
Ooooh that makes sense. Then Jenai will help Gurx rouse the other sleepers, and I guess if Jenai is now behind the bandits - hits them with that 11 because it was a backstab?

>>21748480
Attack who? Dogs or bandits?

>>21748524
Another bandit down

>>21748379
Alvaro keeps fighting, trying to keep the downed safe. "BLESSED BE THE SUN, FOR IT IS MY GUIDE. BLESSED BY ITS RAYS FOR IT GUIDES US IN DARKNESS. BLESSED BE ITS EFFECTS FOR IT GRANTS LIFE AND FIGHTS DARKENSS!" Alvaro uses his second bless scroll, trying to turn the tide, and continues to get in the way of anyone attacking the downed people.

Everyone has a +1 bonus to attack and damage, and a +1 morale bonus. Well, everyone except Otab's dogs and the bandits.

>>21748526
Attacking bandits, as they're more dangerous.

Rolled 2, 3 = 5

>>21748560
Okay. You kill one, so I'm rolling morale again

Rolled 11, 6, 20, 6 = 43

>>21748574
The dogs keep attacking Alvaro and Jenai

Rolled 1

>>21748488
Brandon and Ileen, if he can get both.

Rolling for Echo's retainer or dog? I'll do 1d6 to be safe.

Rolled 1

>>21748586
Jenai is hit

>>21748591
They're up

Rolled 11, 9, 14 = 34

>>21748586
Bandits, now on 1hp each, attack

>>21748625
no hits

Rolled 7, 4, 2, 10, 9 = 32

>>21748586
Leod, Krago, and the dogs attack again.

>>21748637
Blast, I think that's no hits, is it?

>>21748646
nope

Rolled 11, 7, 20 = 38

>>21748637
Don't forget the bless bonus, additional +1 to attack and damage.

Alvaro, Ileen and Brandon are fighting against the dogs in a pitched fight, mace, sword, and halberd swinging.

Alvaro+1; Ileen+3; Brandon+2

Rolled 7, 3 = 10

>>21748594
Gurx will wake Yrin and Habit next.
Sergeant Vice will attack the dogs attacking Jenai.
Jenai will shoot the dogs as well.

"Alvaro, drink your honey, heal yourself, get out of here, something!"

Rolled 7 + 2

>>21748665
Brandon strikes the dogs!

What's needed to hit the dogs again?

>>21748665
Ah right, then his dog did hit! A bandit is dead

>>21748696
12

>>21748658
DM can you bot Echo?

Rolled 3, 6 = 9

>>21748696
Trapfinder is dead.
Rolling dog morale

Rolled 12, 20, 19 = 51

>>21748705
Sure

Rolled 1

>>21748666
"I'm fine, just keep fighting!" Alvaro's voice is rang out loudly from the confines of his war mask, still spouting praises to the sun.

>>21748704
My mace hit then.

>>21748723
That's actually two damage, forgot the +1 bless bonus.

>>21748722
All enemies slain! Lets see, that's 9 bandits, a dog, and a level 1 magic user, that's 140XP altogether

18XP each, 9 for retainers.

Can I get a quick headcount now please?

>>21748757
Filling in Echo's myself

>>21748757
I'm alive, having surprisingly not taken a hit. Alvaro gathers his lost hammers, wakes up his dogs, and checks on the wounded. "Everyone okay?"

>>21748757
Here. Filled in Leod and Krago's experience.

>>21748766
Jenai shakily eyes the bandits, and then the dead Otab.

She goes over, moving the hair out of his face.

Then she yanks Gurx's javelin out of his corpse, and kicks him viciously.

"You. SELFISH. IDIOT."

<shakily>
"Is everyone alright?"

>>21748757
Thinkin' over circumstances leading up to event and what to learn from 'em. Will probs be a while.
Kind of uneasy about how I pretty much have no idea how to peacefully co-exist with Leod's player, need assistance on that front.

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21748810
Alvaro opens his mask, but doesn't remove it from his helmet. "I'm fine. Their blows all bounced off of me, it seems." Alvaro gave a laugh, trying to bring levity. "Brandon's hurt though, bad. I have to heal him." Alvaro presses his silver sun holy symbol on Brandon's head. "May the sun knit your wounds, and bring you prosperity in life..."

So, straight to Gygar or off to town first?

>>21748810
Jenai will strip him of all valuables, and the bandits, then sit down, roll a cigarette, and proceed to eat it.

"What the fuck, man. Magic Users."

>>21748925
Alvaro gathers everything of worth from the fallen. "Should we continue onto Gygar, or head back to town? We're still blessed by the sun, I can feel it."

[Bless lasts two hours. Might of been a mistake to bring it out for this.]

>>21748941
The nine bandits all wore leather armour and carried battleaxes. Between them you gather about 86 silver pieces

>>21748810
"beep beep boop."

>>21748925
I vote for Gygar if no-one is to brutally injured.

"When yer dun with Otab, I'll burry em." as I take a spade from Vespin

Krago sits down, wincing as he covers up the nasty cut on his arm with his hand. Leod kneels by him, worried. "Krago's wounded." He calls over, and looks impressed at Alvaro. "Seems you're doing something right, to be so fortunate." He comments to the cleric, and scowls at Otab. "Death to betrayers." He intones calmly.

"I think we should head back to town, take the chance to heal up a bit."

>>21748925
Group consensus? I feel like, IC, Jenai would need some time to get over betrayal - even if she didn't like Otab, she didn't think he'd try to kill her. She is gonna eat that cigarette, then get up and be ready to go to Gygar though.

>>21748979
Okay. If you head off to Gygar, where do you want to go? Through the west stairway, through the friendly Kobolds' lair, or through the east stairway/caves, to the cleared out Goblin area

>>21748979
I'm fine with continuing to Gygar. I still have the scroll of striking, and we have what Otab had on him. I think a few potions? Striking is doubled with sneak attack damage, so we can still get the ogres, if we're smart about it. I still have protection from evil as well.

Also, I still really want a flask of magic water.

>>21748992
That's on the second floor in an easily accessable location. If you have a flask or empty waterskin, you can easily get water just by going to Castle Gygar

>>21748960
Let's sell the bandit's gear and calculate the gp/xp for it, then hit Gygar.

108 gp for 9 leather armors and 9 battle axes.

>>21748969
"Thank you, although I didn't do good enough of a job it seems. Some people still got hurt." Alvaro sighed. "Sorry I can't heal Krago, Brandon was in worse condition and he needed to be tended to."

>>21749008
Also, do you want to sell Otab's?

>>21748991
I will also achieve some magic water with Alvero

Vespin Prepares Magic Missle and floating disk.

>>21749007
Jenai empties the 3 flasks of useless water Yrin has and fills them with magic water, one each for Gurx and Yrin and Jenai. Echo, where to from here? These were your stomping grounds first - any ideas?

>>21749023
I think it best to sell everything that isn't magic, or oil/torches. We can use them. Also, lets keep his spell book. We can possibly sell it, or something. I didn't read much into magic users, so I don't know what we can do with it.

>>21749007
>>21749045
Alvaro fills a flask of his with the magic water.

>>21749051
Other magic users can copy spells out of it

>>21749045
"well the 3rd level has tah chance of a gorgon, so unless we head back tah town we shouldn't go down thar. We never did explore the kobald's areas though. I Would say we start thar."

>>21749023
Otab's gear? I wanted to split it and sell anything we don't need - I can't see his sheet, though, so I don't know what he had, or how much GP we split between us. (If we get xp for his GP, we might get another XP boost for him.)

>>21749051
calculating money earned...

>>21749099
It's under loot now

>>21749094
"Huh. Well really I wanted to come back to resupply, kill some ogres, and then convince you and Leod and Fig to come with us to the Lost City.. I don't want to fight a gorgon if I don't have to, just wanted to beat up some ogres and get you guys. If we haven't looked at the kobold's area, I am alright with this - provided we don't betray or murder them with no reason, of course. I hear Fig's got some deal with them?"

Jenai quickly fills Echo in on the Lost City plot.

>>21749102
444gp and 7 sp. That's 59.3GP for PCs, and 19.65GP for retainers

>>21749130
Ya, Kobalds want Gygar, won't fight us if we give it to em when we're done cleanin house.

Sounds like I'd best be gettin a mask then."

>>21749165
So, which entrance are you going towards? Kobold or Goblin?

>>21749201
Kbald ploxz

Mirrored caps on!

>>21749201
Alvaro's never been to Gygar, so he doesn't know the way around. He just follows the group, sullenly.

>>21749165
Sorry folks, I've got to brb for a minute -
Echo, or Leod, if you don't mind botting me a bit? I'm going to go grab a bite to eat, shouldn't be more than a half hour to an hour.

>>21749302
"Beep boop"

>>21749257
Okay. You head through the room with the magic fountain and to to the stairs to its north.

Going down the stairs, you find yourself in the northwest corner of a 40' by 30' room. There's a door south, 10 feet from the east wall, and a passage in the east wall which after 10 feet opens into a room with more kobolds. There are 10 kobolds waiting in here, roasting rat over a fire and chattering away.

>>21749332
Also, I'm not taking off anyone's lantern oil for this, as you have fire beetle stone lamps

>>21749332
"Oie Kobalds, what news have ye?"

>>21749348
I have got to read the archives

>>21749348
Wait, what? Seriously?

>>21749362
>>21749357
See, I knew it was a good idea to make it! I rolled a four, how many more days does it last?

Only problem is that everything is red now.

>>21749357
"Not much. Bargle's damn twin south of our trash pit is acting nutty lately."

>>21749362
I think it's Alvaro who has it?

>>21749390
This is the second day, so three more (including today)

>>21749394
>"Not much. Bargle's damn twin south of our trash pit is acting nutty lately."

"Bargle has a twin?"

>>21749406
"He's got, whatzit, two twins. They're both crazy though."

>>21749394
Alvaro is holding it.

Alvaro has his war mask locked and on, white hood up because why not. He's ready to rumble, although stands awkwardly behind the group, listening to the conversation that he has no idea of what any of these names mean.

>>21749418
>"He's got, whatzit, two twins. They're both crazy though."

"Crazy as in dangerous to fight, are crazy as in edjeet?"

>>21749423
Oh, you know who Bargle is. Evil magic user with a 2000gp bounty on his head, posted by the town for his crimes and the church for killing Aleena the cleric

>>21749434
"Idiots."

>>21749423
I turn around quickly and explain to Alvero

"Bargle is this evil rotter that we're bringin in fer crimes against humanity or somesuch, should be right up your alley!"

>>21749445
Ah, never mind then. He perks up at hearing Bargle's name, but doesn't speak up.
>>21749456
Alvaro nods at Echo.

>>21749434
>"Idiots."
Roight then iffen et's botherin ya we can take a look fer yeh, any loot round that way?"

>>21749445
Leod gives a sidelong glance to the others at mention of Bargle, but says nothing.

>>21749469
"Him and the ogre with him have a bunch of blue gems. They're east, through the temple and then go south to his room. There's also the big cube further east, that's filled with coins. And this knight, south from the temple who talks about guarding a tomb. Might be treasure there."

>>21749511
"Oh, and the southeast door out of the idiot's room? That's the snake lady's place. You'd best stay out of there."

>>21749511
>>21749529
oh man am I glad I talked to these guys

"Thank ye Kobalds fer tah infer."

"Roight mates ya heard the Kobalds, whut deya weant to tackle furst?"

>>21749556
"Any of them sound fine to me." Alvaro shrugged. "Which is the closest?"

If I want to join in with a char concept of "man looking for friends he can take up the cause of, and help against whatever their troubles are", what would lead such a char to this party instead of anyone else?

>>21749626
"Bargle's twin. You go through the temple," the kobold points to the east exit, "then at the rubbish dump go south"

I'm assuming Echo asked the Kobolds

>>21749626
"Well me mates hit the cube a few times befer, if ya got plenty tah oil then I'm thinkin we burn the thing fer tah loot. After that I say we get tah gems from thart ogre."

>>21749647
we smell better than anyone else.

>>21749658
I_am_okay_with_this.png

Rolled 3, 2, 4, 4, 5, 6, 2, 6, 5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 1, 5, 2, 3 = 69

>>21749670
Valid motivation as any.
Str/Dex/Con/Int/Wis/Cha, right?

>>21749682
You go through the Kobold temple, a 30' by 40' room with exits to the east and to the south. In the northwest corner facing southeast are two golden statues of dragons, surrounded by gemstones are being worshipped by the kobolds.

Through the east exit, after 10 feet you come to a junction. North is a 20 foot square room filled with bones, refuse, and filth. South, after 10 feeet is a room about 30 feet by 50 feet, with a man in robes and an ogre in the darkness. The man's body looks strangely cold to the dwarves. Ahead of the junction, after 30 feet is an empty room

>>21749746
"Oie! You the crazy brother of bargle?"

>>21749746
Uh oh. Lich?

>>21749765
Ohgodwhatareyougoing

>>21749770
"eh might be crazy but he's senient furst mate, lets figure out if he's a threat"

Rolled 5

>>21749765
"SO, YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR WAY TO MY LAIR, HAVE YOU? YOU WILL ALL BE DESTROYED BY THE MAGICS OF BARGLE!".
The ogre moves towards you at the door and the wizard starts casting a spell

Roll for initiative

Rolled 3 + 2

>>21749801
using magic party int

>>21749801
"I think he's a fucking threat, aye!"

Rolled 6, 18 = 24

>>21749816
Simultaneous attacks

Rolled 20, 19, 4, 14, 17 = 74

>>21749847
Leod, Krago, and the dogs try to kill the mage first! Always kill the mage first!

Rolled 3 + 2

>>21749859
Holy crap that's a lot of hits. Leod's damage first.

Rolled 7, 10, 3, 8, 3 = 31

>>21749801
[We're still blessed, yeah? Also, can Jenai be setting up for a backstab, and if so would me casting striking on her disrupt that?]

Alvaro flings a hammer at the so called wizard, while Ileen and Brandon move to engage the ogre. Zon and Sol make a bee line for the wizard. "Ah-hah! I love it when they fight, makes lighting the darkness so much easier!"

Alvaro+1; Ileen+3; Brandon+2; Sol+2; Zon+2

Rolled 2 + 1

>>21749847
The ogre misses its strike, but the mage hits Leod with a bolt of crystal!

Rolled 5 + 3

>>21749874
Krago the Swordsdwarf's damage second.

>>21749882
yes, yes and no

Rolled 4, 6 = 10

>>21749886
And then two dog hits, assuming the 14+1 is a hit.

>>21749859
15 hits the mage
14 hits the ogre

>>21749891
Nice! Too bad none of mine hit, did they?
>>21749897
Yep, none hit.

>>21749897
Oh, right, Bless also gives an extra +1 damage. So, that's 6 + 9 + 5 + 7 = 27 damage, on the mage, I believe.

>>21749895
As you strike the wizard, you're suprise to find his flesh feels tough like stone. Bashing away at him, eventually his entire body shatters, and his skin disappears, leaving only a shattered glass statue wearing robes.

Rolled 19, 4, 4 = 27

>>21749816

Rolling Echo's team attacks

catching up!

Rolled 6 + 2

>>21749966
Rolling echo damage

>>21749986
You've had Striking cast on one of your weapons and your character's looping around to backstab the ogre