In Gods We Trust

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel sighs and attacks the guards...Forest Axe [1d20+3] = 18+3 = 21 to hit [1d4] = 1 s dmg [1d6] = 5 m dmg [1d8] = 5 l dmg

[Antman9]

Summary: The Trap Is Sprung…Prematurely
Calendar: 8:57 pm - July 10th, 9001
Location: Undercity Bottom Level – Ancient Temple

Lyaera, having overheard the conversation between the guards and the rest of her party, quickly assumes the assumed role of the party and urges the slaves to work. She quickly engages in conversation with the guards, perhaps to throw them off guard so they don’t figure out the 3rd guard has a large pick-axe hole in his head. Her hopes are quickly dashed as Pirate-Bandit 2 notices his companion's predicament and stands dumbfounded at what his eyes are seeing.

Rakjak takes full advantage of the enemy’s pause and attempts to pounce on the unaware Pirate-Bandit 1 with his handaxe. In his haste he fails to account for the powdery volcanic dust covering the floor, as well as his padded feet, and his feet fly out from underneath him. His arms flail about the air as his face swiftly approaches the dirty floor. The axe, swinging wildly, slices into Pirate-Bandit 1’s rear calf, as Rakjak comes face to face with the floor, in a hard way.

Pirate-Bandit 1 lets out a horrible cry, “Yeaaaaaaaahhhhhrgh!!!, that echoes down and out the entrance tunnel, giving up all hope of a stealthy entrance. Dram and Caiden, already poised and at the ready, release their shots. Lyaera’s axe hits Pirate-Bandit 1 in the chest, throwing him off balance. He falls to the floor and begins tugging at the axe, while moaning loudly. Caiden’s arrows, following on the heel of Lyaera's axe, swiftly find their mark a few seconds later; one into the fallen Pirate-Bandit 1, finishing him off, the other protruding from the chest of Pirate-Bandit 2.

Pirate-Bandit 2 Initiative [1d10+1] = 6+1 = 7
Kel Initiative [1d10] = 1
Kel’s Forest Axe Damage: 1d8+3=8

Pirate-Bandit 2 begins to let out a gurgled scream, “Guaaa…grgle. Kel cuts him off short with a Forest axe to the back. The guard’s eyes go dark as his body falls limp to the floor, Kel’s axe still firmly planted in his ribcage.

Pirate-Bandit 2 wears chainmail armor with a tarnished scimitar and dagger at his side. Pirate-Bandit 1 wears light leather with a short sword and simple knife at his side. They both have small leather pouches strapped to their belts.

Great job with that scene guys. Well, other than Rakjak’s fumble that is
NOTE: Roughly 9 minutes have passed since descending the ropes. Another guard was set to arrive in one minute. After that commotion, I would imagine several are on their way, if they heard it.

Wounded/Dead

• Pirate-Bandit 1: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 2: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 3: - Dead!

Temple Dimensions

• Inner Temple – 90’ l x 54’ w x 50’ h
• Outer Door – 12’ h x 7’ w
• Inner Door – 18’ h x 10’ w

Map Dimensions

• East & West: roughly 9’ in diameter
• East Chamber: ~60’ x 120’ x 20’ h

The Party:

• Kel Axelrod – Half Giant (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Rakjak – Gnoll (HP: 10/10 (AC: 11)
• Lyaera Arabana – Dark Elf (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Caiden Cross – Human (HP: 10/10) (AC: 13)
• Tafari Baako – Nemed, Honey Badger (HP: 10/10) (AC: 14)

NPC's

• Esilia Willow – Pixie (HP: 18/18) (AC: 15/15 fly)
• Gavin Moorehouse – Human (HP: 109/109) (AC: 17)
• Tobias – Grimalkin (HP: 26/26) (AC: 10)
• Zirus – Lizard Man (HP: 10/10) (AC: 19)
• Thorgruk Gribtuk, Volnen, Crusk, Vhork – Grey Mountain Kobolds
  Grey Mountain Kobolds
• Meznaskraak – Female Kobold (not Grey Mountain clan)

Other NPC Characters

• Slave 1 – Gnome – Young Male
• Slave 2 – Elf – Young Male
• Slave 3 - Bartrane Falirus - Human – Noble
• Slave 4 – Human – Middle-Aged Male
• Slave 5 – Human – Young Female
• Slave 6 – Elf – Young Female

The Bad Guys

• 3 Pirate-Bandits to the east
• 6 Pirate-Bandits to the west

Calendar:

8:57 pm
July 10th, 9001
Sun Rise/Set: 6:41/8:23
Temp: 78.1 °F
Visibility: 10.0 Miles
Wind: SE 4.6 mph
Condition: Clear
Humidity: 81%
Moon Rise/Set: 6:40 pm/4:46 am
Moonlight: Waxing Gibbous, 95% visible
(2014-KFMY)

Translations
n/a

What you know so far

• Strange events and creatures about the town of Hommlet.
• Netheril has lost contact with a fellow Wizard in the Hommlet of Gillian.
• Trees sprung up suddenly on the Seamyst Prairie following a loud horn blow on June 29th.
• The prairie seems to be filled with giant insects and other enlarged creatures.
• Giant Rock Spiders and other strange rock-like creatures encountered in the vicinity of Gillian.
• Brother Smith (Druid of sorts), in the Village of Hommlet, may be the cause of the strange events on the Seamyst Prarie.
• Gaea, Deathless God, mother of the earth and everything therein, may be awakening and threatening the destroy life as everyone knows it.
• Netheril is searching for the Immortals.
• Adventurers have begun to disappear in strange events.
• Strange giant men, possible Moon Men, are appearing and kidnapping people.
• Strange horned demonic beasts have been spotted dispersing dark clouds of black smoky mist that warps the very fiber of living creatures, turning them into slobbering ghoulish terrors.
• Winged, reptilian-like creatures have been spotted flying over the Seamyst Plains.
• Strangly armored Kobolds appear at Netheril’s tower, apparently in the employ the High Wizard Netheril.
• An Elf, possibly Gruagach or Wild arrives, nearly dead, showing signs of some strange transformation with leafy, bark covered skin, and viscous green blood.

Rate of Travel: Slow!

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel taking his axe out of the dead bandit using his foot to step on the body as he pulls with his right hand "you know my play acting was working before you all decided to attack them."

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Zirus – Lizard Man
NPC Post: Tobias – Grimalkin (Zirus’ friend)

Zirus, hearing the Guards scream, leaves Tobias to watch for reinforcements and rushes to the party to see what all the commotion is. Upon arrival he will ask, "Have our plans-s-s changed then?" He eyes the dead guards and scared slaves, his tongue flicking the air mildly, his eyes slowly moving from one party member to the next.

Human Flesh Weakness DC: 20 - 1 (Avg Human level) - 15 (Amulet) + 6 Humans + 6 (+2/dead bleeding Human)= 16
WIS-DC [3d6+2] = 11+2 = 13

Then it hits him, the scent of fresh Human blood. His eyes and mouth begin watering uncontrollably, long stings of thick saliva begin to hang from the edges of his thick leathery Lizard lips.

CHA-DC [3d6-1] = 8-1 = 7

Zirus lunges at the dead body of Pirate-Bandit 2 and begins tearing, ripping, and devouring its flesh with a heinous rumble of growls, hisses, and moans of pleasure. "The fles-s-sh. S-S-S-S-S-UCCULENT Fles-s-sh!!!!!"

[Dram]

Lyaera- Pulls her weapon from the dead bandit. She goes and helps Rakjak up. Esilia can you keep yourself hidden and see if we have more than one foe approaee She then sees Zirus tear into the flesh of the dead bandit. She then moves to the slaves. Turn your heads! The beast in some being can never be tamed. Gavin control your beast this fight is not over.

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel takes his axe and steps off the dead allowing Zirus to have his feast. "Don't take too long stuffing yourself lizard man."

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Gavin Moorehouse – Human

Gavin flinches at Zirus' actions, "What the...What is he doing? Someone... I..." Unsure what is going on or what should be done about it, Gavin turns to Lyaera, "Take the slaves into the temple and then take a position for when the guards arrive. The rest of you flank the tunnel and prepare for a fight. Tobias should return any time now, try not to shoot him." Gavin gives Zirus a confused look, unsure what can or should be done to stem the Lizardman's lust. He takes up a position behind a nearby column, takes a heavy mace in each hand, and waits for the guards to arrive.

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Tobias – Grimalkin (Zirus’ friend)

Tobias comes trotting out of the tunnel in his usual black cat form. He approaches the hunched, ravenous form of Zirus and stares at him momentarily, “Oh dear. You have succumbed to your base instincts my friend. Whatever shall we do with you?” Turning reluctantly, Tobias quickly finds Gavin and reports, “There is a commotion emanating from the west. I did not see guards nor torch light, but it sounds as if they are massing in force. There was shouting and clanking of arms. They are surely close behind my entrance. I shall take a rear position and catch stragglers, if I must.” Tobias slinks of to the rear, inspecting the temple as he goes, apparently uncaring as to the impending advance of enemy guards.

[Dram]

Lyaera- Gathers the slaves she pulls the pick axe from the dead guards. She hands the pickaxe to one of the boys.Come grab your pickaxes or something that you can use as a weapon. We may all have to fight if there are more than my friends can handle. Come lets hide in the temple. She goes into the temple with slaves Pulls her bow from her back. Pulls her quiver from her back takes position behind some cover readies herself for a fight.

[Antman9]

Ex Āctiōne: Incoming!
Calendar: 9:00 pm - July 10th, 9001
Location: Undercity Bottom Level - Ancient Temple

Zirus’ Human Flesh Weakness Checks
Human Flesh Weakness DC: 20 - 1 - 15 Amulet + 3 Humans + 6 (+2/dead Human) = 13
8:59 - Zirus CHA-DC [3d6-1] = 12-1 = 11
9:00 - Zirus CHA-DC [3d6-1] = 14-1 = 13

After several tense moments of Zirus’ ravenous chewing and slavering, he finally manages to control his urges. He stands up, stomach filled with Human flesh, hands, claws and face covered in bloody gore, and stares about the room. Which is just about that time that four Human Pirate-Bandits issue from the mouth of the tunnel. They stop dead in their tracks at the sight of Zirus.

Pirate-Bandit CHA-DC [3d6-1] = 12-1 = 11

The four guards look at each other, stunned by what they are seeing, uncertain how the Lizardman could have gotten past them, then brandish weapons and charge Zirus with a cry, “AaaaaaaaRRRR!.”

Pirate 4 Inititative [1d10] = 10
Pirate 5 Inititative [1d10] = 1
Pirate 6 Inititative [1d10] = 6
Pirate 7 Inititative [1d10] = 4

Pirate-Bandit 4 – Human (AC: 9, HD: 1)
Pirate-Bandit 5 – Human (AC:7 , HD: 1)
Pirate-Bandit 6 – Human (AC:11 , HD: 1)
Pirate-Bandit 7 – Human (AC: 9, HD: 1)

Each Pirate-Bandit is Carrying:

• Whip
• Short Sword
• Simple Knife
• Small Leather Pouch

Actions!

Translations:
n/a

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Zirus – Lizard Man

Human Flesh Weakness DC: 20 - 1 - 15 Amulet + 4 Humans = 8
Zirus WIS-DC [3d6+2] = 11+2 = 13

Zirus eyeballs the Pirate-Bandits, blood dripping from his lizard fangs and leathery lips. Having had his fill of Human for a time, and having mastered his urges, he refrains from giving in to his base urges again. Bringing up his Sceptre of Spiteful Love, Zirus swings it at the approaching group of charging Humans, undaunted by their number.

Snake Sceptre Initiative [1d10] = 7, Attack [1d20] = 7, Dmg [2d4] = 6

[Antman9]

Creature Post:
Pirate Bandit 4 – Human (AC: 9, HD: 1)
Short Sword [1d20+1] = 6+1 = 7, Dmg [1d6+1] = 6+1 = 7

Pirate Bandit 5 – Human (AC:7 , HD: 1)
Short Sword [1d20-2] = 20-2 = 18, Dmg [1d6-2] = 1-2 = -1

Pirate Bandit 6 – Human (AC:11 , HD: 1)
Short Sword [1d20+1] = 12+1 = 13, Dmg [1d6+1] = 6+1 = 7

Pirate Bandit 7 – Human (AC: 9, HD: 1)
Short Sword [1d20-1] = 4-1 = 3, Dmg [1d6-1] = 1-1 = 0

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel smiles at the oncoming pirate bandits "Ah look more fun." and he charges into battle swinging his axe.

Forest Axe [1d20+3] = 17+3 = 20 to hit [1d4] = 2 s dmg [1d6] = 6 m dmg [1d8] = 8 l dmg

[Dram]

Lyaera - Aims her bow at the first target that comes into range.

L. Bow Stndrd Arrow[1d20+2] = 11+2 = 13, Sm to hit[1d4] = 3=,Med[1d6] = 3=, lg[1d8] = 7=

[thesniperknight1]

Caiden stood silently as Zirus fed on the dead guard remembering a time when he could have met the same fate, he simply smiles and tells Gavin, "Don't mind him, he will take it harder on himself more than anyone else"

Caiden sees more bandits come in and as he does he releases two more arrows at the closest
Attack:[1d20+3] = 18+3 = 21, Damage:[1d4+1] = 3+1 = 4


Attack:[1d20+3] = 3+3 = 6, Damage:[1d4+1] = 2+1 = 3

[Antman9]

Summary: Ambush! Sort of.
Calendar: 9:01 pm - July 10th, 9001
Location: Undercity Bottom Level – Ancient Temple

Caiden and Lyaera waste no time knocking arrows, and just as Pirate-Bandit 5 is about to skewer Zirus, Caiden sends an arrow though the man’s shoulder. Letting out a scream, he veers off to one side, his blade scraping across Zirus’ scales.

Caiden and Lyaera fire off a second round of arrows, Lyaera’s shoots through and out the other side of Pirate-Bandit 7’s neck. His attempted scream comes out as nothing more than a loud gurgle, followed by red foamy bubbles. He tumbles to the floor clutching his neck. Caiden’s arrow shoots well over Pirate-Bandit 6’s head, slams into the far wall, and shatters.

Kel comes charging into the fray, his mighty forest axe swinging with ease, cleaving a terrible gash through Pirate-Bandit 6. The man crumples to the floor and moves no more.

Pirate-Bandit 4 CHA-DC [3d6-1] = 8-1 = 7

Pirate-Bandit 4, seeing his comrades fall easily, falters, and attempts to veer clear of Zirus. The Lizardman swings his snake scepter at the man but just misses.

Pirate-Bandits 5 & 6 lay moaning on the dusty rock floor, while Pirate-Bandit 4 attempts to flee back the way he came. Rakjak, having just peeled his bruised face from the dusty floor, watches as the Pirate-Bandits go down one-by-one.

Caiden Init [1d10] = 1
Caiden Init [1d10] = 2
Kel Init [1d10] = 3
Lyaera Init [1d10] = 2

Wounded/Dead

• Pirate-Bandit 1: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 2: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 3: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 4: -
• Pirate-Bandit 5: - -4 hp
• Pirate-Bandit 6: - Dead!
• Pirate-Bandit 7: - -7 hp

Each Pirate-Bandit is Carrying:

• Whip
• Short Sword
• Simple Knife
• Small Leather Pouch

Temple Dimensions

• Inner Temple – 90’ l x 54’ w x 50’ h
• Outer Door – 12’ h x 7’ w
• Inner Door – 18’ h x 10’ w

Map Dimensions

• East & West: roughly 9’ in diameter
• East Chamber: ~60’ x 120’ x 20’ h

The Party:

• Kel Axelrod – Half Giant (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Rakjak – Gnoll (HP: 10/10 (AC: 11)
• Lyaera Arabana – Dark Elf (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Caiden Cross – Human (HP: 10/10) (AC: 13)

NPC's

• Esilia Willow – Pixie (HP: 18/18) (AC: 15/15 fly)
• Gavin Moorehouse – Human (HP: 109/109) (AC: 17)
• Tobias – Grimalkin (HP: 26/26) (AC: 10)
• Zirus – Lizard Man (HP: 10/10) (AC: 19)
• Thorgruk Gribtuk, Volnen, Crusk, Vhork – Grey Mountain Kobolds
  Grey Mountain Kobolds
• Meznaskraak – Female Kobold (not Grey Mountain clan)
• Tafari Baako – Nemed, Honey Badger (HP: 10/10) (AC: 14)

Other NPC Characters

• Slave 1 – Gnome – Young Male
• Slave 2 – Elf – Young Male
• Slave 3 - Bartrane Falirus - Human – Noble
• Slave 4 – Human – Middle-Aged Male
• Slave 5 – Human – Young Female
• Slave 6 – Elf – Young Female

The Bad Guys

• 3 Pirate-Bandits to the east Dead! (1) Mauled by Zirus
• 4 more Pirate-Bandits from the west Almost Dead!

Calendar:

9:01 pm
July 10th, 9001
Sun Rise/Set: 6:41/8:23
Temp: 78.1 °F
Visibility: 10.0 Miles
Wind: SE 4.6 mph
Condition: Clear
Humidity: 81%
Moon Rise/Set: 6:40 pm/4:46 am
Moonlight: Waxing Gibbous, 95% visible
(2014-KFMY)

Translations
n/a

What you know so far

• Strange events and creatures about the town of Hommlet.
• Netheril has lost contact with a fellow Wizard in the Hommlet of Gillian.
• Trees sprung up suddenly on the Seamyst Prairie following a loud horn blow on June 29th.
• The prairie seems to be filled with giant insects and other enlarged creatures.
• Giant Rock Spiders and other strange rock-like creatures encountered in the vicinity of Gillian.
• Brother Smith (Druid of sorts), in the Village of Hommlet, may be the cause of the strange events on the Seamyst Prarie.
• Gaea, Deathless God, mother of the earth and everything therein, may be awakening and threatening the destroy life as everyone knows it.
• Netheril is searching for the Immortals.
• Adventurers have begun to disappear in strange events.
• Strange giant men, possible Moon Men, are appearing and kidnapping people.
• Strange horned demonic beasts have been spotted dispersing dark clouds of black smoky mist that warps the very fiber of living creatures, turning them into slobbering ghoulish terrors.
• Winged, reptilian-like creatures have been spotted flying over the Seamyst Plains.
• Strangly armored Kobolds appear at Netheril’s tower, apparently in the employ the High Wizard Netheril.
• An Elf, possibly Gruagach or Wild arrives, nearly dead, showing signs of some strange transformation with leafy, bark covered skin, and viscous green blood.

Rate of Travel: Dungeonous!

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel swings again at the nearest pirate bandit Forest Axe [1d20+3] = 18+3 = 21 to hit [1d8+3] = 5+3 = 8 dmg

[Dram]

Lyaera- Seeing Pirate #4 trying flee back across the bridge fires her bow. And where you trying to run.



L. Bow Stndrd Arrow[1d20+2] = 19+2 = 21, Sm to hit[1d4] = 4=,Med[1d6] = 6=, lg[1d8] = 6=

[MonkeyWrench]

Rakjak

Rakjak will skirt to the edges of the combat, ducking behind his own teammates to serve as both distraction and shield against the enemy as he moves through. Once he gets an opportunity to strike at a bandit that is occupied Rakjak will swerve in and hack at the man's legs, aiming for a main vein to bleed the target out as well as greatly hinder their movement.

Rakjak Handaxe: Init: [1d10] = 5 To Hit: [1d20] = 19, Damage: [1d6] = 4

Rakjak gives joyous barks of laughter as his swing hits home.

[Antman9]

Creature Post:

Pirate Bandit 4 – Human (AC: 9, HD: 1)

Pirate-Bandit 4, seeing his comrades fall with ease, and having no inclination, or backbone to speak of, to stay and die himself, flees with all the determination and gusto he can muster, back the way he came.

DEX-DC To Flee [3d6-1] = 13-1 = 12