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Thread: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
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2007-08-13, 03:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Harold Betruger
"The worst thing we can do right now is to go running off."
Harold takes a deep breath
"Hey! You in the rafters! Can we talk about this? I don't want this to become a mistake filled with screams, flames and pointy sticks!"If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-13, 04:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
SpoilerWell, Tamale, since I thought I was going to NPC you, I didn't bother showing any rolling, etc. But, now you're here, and I can easily count the strength check as a previous round's action. However, per SRD, " Trying to spot something you failed to see previously is a move action ". Picking up an item (I'd rule grabbing the sunrod as an equivalent) is also a move action. Moving, obviously, is a move action, unless you take a 5ft step. You're not quite 5ft away from the rear of the stage, so you won't be able to really make as much use with your spot check. But, I will say you can still grab the light and then make a normal move over, and be able to view anything that comes within you plain view (which is a bit, because a sun rod gives off a bit of light). Is this what you want to do?
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2007-08-13, 04:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
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DB: Yes, please! Even though I'll probably take something unpleasant right in the face.
Skenardo: Harold sure changed his tune
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2007-08-13, 04:29 PM (ISO 8601)
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He is being a little more sharp, isn't he? :P
If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-13, 04:34 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ritan Drenathy
The loud crash of the ocean scene snaps Ritan's attention back to the action. His knife had nearly left his hand before he realized there was no one behind the ocean scene, and that his friends were under it. Seeing Len lift it off them, Ritan scans the area, trying to see a pattern in the wobbling walls.
SpoilerIf he sees someone, he's going to throw a knife at them.
Spot: (1d20+2)[3](5)
Attack: (1d20+2)[17](19)
Damage: (1d4+1)[4](5)Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
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2007-08-13, 05:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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"All right, Mr. Betruger, you've told us all what not to do; how about what we should do? Sit here and wait for more rocks to the head?"
SpoilerNot sure what Fargrim's action is yet.SpoilerFargrim Waterwalker of Deepblue's Vagabond
Charles Hillbell of the Plane of Madness
Jaska Kuoppala of The Last Light
Kenneth of Oghma of A Fatal Mistake
Martin Norland of Lich Ruler
Robert the Mad in the Valley of Death
Philotheos hopefully in Struggles of the Gods
Too many, you say?
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2007-08-13, 05:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Harold Betruger
Still listening for the reply from above, Harold speaks from the corner of his mouth.
"Because as it is, we know nothing about this fellow. If he can talk, he can think. if he can think, we can negotiate. If we can negotiate, I can have him by the short hairs, that's why."Last edited by The Great Skenardo; 2007-08-13 at 06:00 PM.
If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-13, 09:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Portland, Oregon
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2007-08-14, 11:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Spoiler"Run, run, or you'll be well done!" Wise words passed down for generations, and a credo I follow when playing D&D: Hesitate, and you'll lose your actions. Sorry.
After Len helps Flare and Fargrim free from the collapsed wall, she grabs the sun rod and continues searching for the unseen attacker. As Harold calls out in an attempt to call for negotiation, Ritan silently readies his aim towards any unfamiliar targets.
Unfortunately, Len fails to spot anyone behind the walls. Harold fails to hear any reply. And, Ritan fails to find a mark.
But then, Len notices a small trap door in the corner of the room, which seems to lead under the boards of the stage.
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2007-08-14, 11:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Harold Betruger
Harold sighs and kicks at the wooden stage.
"Damn. I was hoping he'd be the talkative kind of madman."
Looking around at his bruised companions, Harold scratches the back of his head.
"I think we need to agree on an approach here before we go wandering off at cross-purposes. I think it'd be lovely to be able to talk to this fellow. One, because then we find out what's going on, and two, because that way you lot can beat the madness out of him if he isn't reasonable."If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-15, 12:40 AM (ISO 8601)
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Flare casts an annoyed look at Harold. "The only reason you want to bring words to a sword fight is because you haven't brought a sword. I really like you Harold, but try to think about this from my perspective. I can't justify bringing you with us and putting you in danger when you insist on being useless."
He staggers towards Len and takes back his sunrod. "I'll hold it. Keep your hands on your weapons, and I'll light the way."
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2007-08-15, 01:00 AM (ISO 8601)
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"We're all useless until we find 'im." Fargrim looks around, trying to find the madman.
SpoilerMove action Spot: (1d20+4)[18]
If he sees the madman, he casts Command - Approach. If not, he readies an action to cast the same thing if the little guy comes into sight during the round.
I'm assuming that Fargrim is in a position to spot anything at all. If that isn't the case, Fargrim first moves to a more advantageous spot.
Ah, forgot to mention, Will Save DC 15 if I happen to get lucky.Last edited by ByeLindgren; 2007-08-15 at 01:06 AM.
SpoilerFargrim Waterwalker of Deepblue's Vagabond
Charles Hillbell of the Plane of Madness
Jaska Kuoppala of The Last Light
Kenneth of Oghma of A Fatal Mistake
Martin Norland of Lich Ruler
Robert the Mad in the Valley of Death
Philotheos hopefully in Struggles of the Gods
Too many, you say?
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2007-08-15, 01:13 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
SpoilerWell, I think its pretty clear that between the entire party, we've got the whole stage pretty well swept. Trapdoor time.
Heh. Trapdoor. (Okay, I'll stop)
"Well put." Len replies to Fargrim, leading with the sword blade as she creeps toward the trapdoor.
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*Len executes Fight Defensively for +2 AC (I think, I can't bring up the d20 SRD site)*
*Len moves as far as permissible toward the door, and throws it open if she reacehs it*
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2007-08-15, 07:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
SpoilerI need Harold to make a reflex save
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2007-08-15, 07:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Harold Betruger
Harold grunts in an irritated fashion.
"And you're bringing swords to a negotiating table because it's what you're best at! Where can the harm possibly be in trying to talk to this fellow? Nevermind. Let it pass." Harold rubs a hand across his face. "In any case, we must find him again."If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-15, 08:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Ritan Drenathy
Remaining silent, Ritan half-crouches as he walks carefully to the south wall. Knives at his side, light glints off the sharp edges. He makes his way towards the trapdoor Len is moving towards.Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
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2007-08-16, 11:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Len approaches the trap door, with Flare not far away, who once again is holding the sun rod. Len flips open the trap door, revealing nothing but a black abyss.
Meanwhile, Fargrim keeps his eyes peeled, and Ritan slowly approaches the trap door from the other end. While they are ready to fight whatever threat may come, nothing shows itself.
"Talkative madman?!" The group hears the voice beneath the floorboards of the stage, Harold quickly determines it is coming from directly under him. "More like Malkative Tadman!! Bwahaha!" Feeling the floor loosen beneath him, Harold gracefully tumbles away before he can be engulfed in the darkness that lies beyond the twin trap doors, that he unwittingly stood upon. "Egads! This one's quick!" You all hear echoing beneath. There is some scurrying, which soon dissipates, but then returns back on the opposite side of the curtain.
Last edited by Deepblue706; 2007-08-17 at 01:24 AM.
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2007-08-18, 12:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Harold Betruger
"Uh-huh." The bard blinks as he brushes a bit of dust from his shirt. "Yeah. Mad as a kipper. Okay, so who here thinks it's a good idea to charge headlong after him through the darkness?"If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-18, 06:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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2007-08-18, 06:49 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
"I suppose we should mail him a court summons instead?" Len teases, yet equally skeptical about proceeding.
She eyes the abyss hesitantly for a moment before dipping the blade inside and following it down.
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*Len peers into the trapdoor, remaining where she is*
*Len executes Fight Defensively as a standard action for +2 AC*Last edited by Too_many_tamale; 2007-08-18 at 06:50 PM.
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2007-08-18, 07:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Flare moves up to Len. "Hold on Len," he whispers in her ear. "I think maybe there's someone else better suited to taking point besides yourself."
He beckons for everyone else to come towards him. "Which one of us is best at destroying these traps he's laid out all over the place? Oh, and I don't suppose anyone can heal me? I wasn't kidding when I said I'm not alright."
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2007-08-19, 07:26 AM (ISO 8601)
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Ritan Drenathy
Ritan walks up to Len and quietly says, "I'll go down, you throw your light into the other hole in the stage." It'll distract him, give me light to see by, but not make me a glowing target, he thinks to himself, but decides not to say it aloud. Placing both hands on the sides of the trap door, Ritan silently lowers himself down into the darkness. Landing softly, he flicks his knives back out of his sleeves and walks along the west wall.
SpoilerI guess I'm going to have to explicitly say I'm looking for traps in this situation? Anyway, I'll need an assessment of the light situation under the stage, and after that, the actual look of the stage area I'm walking around in. Regardless, if he sees anyone he doesn't know, he throws a knife from up to 30ft away. If not, he'll continue to carefully explore. *cough*Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right.
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2007-08-19, 09:20 AM (ISO 8601)
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2007-08-19, 09:35 AM (ISO 8601)
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Harold Betruger
Harold squats down gloomily at the edge of the trapdoor. "Anyone bring one of the proverbial ten-foot poles? I get the feeling it'd be useful down there."If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-19, 10:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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"I am good at more than just fighting you know," whispers Flare to Harold. "But sometimes your only option is to fight. Especially in a city like this one. I wish we had had your help in the tavern yesterday."
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2007-08-19, 02:12 PM (ISO 8601)
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"I wish you didn't have my help in the tavern yesterday..." Fargrim mumbles after gently rubbing his nose and his stomach.
After Ritan goes down the trap door, assuming he doesn't immediately spring a trap, Fargrim moves over to Ritan's trap door and takes a peek.
SpoilerSpot, if necessary: (1d20+4)[10]
If Fargrim sees the guy, he'll cast that spell he's been itchin' to cast.SpoilerFargrim Waterwalker of Deepblue's Vagabond
Charles Hillbell of the Plane of Madness
Jaska Kuoppala of The Last Light
Kenneth of Oghma of A Fatal Mistake
Martin Norland of Lich Ruler
Robert the Mad in the Valley of Death
Philotheos hopefully in Struggles of the Gods
Too many, you say?
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2007-08-19, 02:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: DeepBlue's Vagabond - Act 1
Harold Betruger
Harold watches the pool of light at the bottom of the trap door.
"My help? Me, who can't swing a sword worth a damn? I'm an okay shot with a crossbow, I guess...but I'm no good in a fight."If there's nothing out there, then what was that noise?
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2007-08-19, 02:39 PM (ISO 8601)
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2007-08-19, 04:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Heal
(1d20+2)[15]
Len begins feeling around for broken ribs. "How about you, Fargrim, you okay?"
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2007-08-19, 06:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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No, no, that reply won't go over very well. "It's just a bad bruise. I'll get over it once this little bastard gets a good sampling of his line of work."
SpoilerFargrim Waterwalker of Deepblue's Vagabond
Charles Hillbell of the Plane of Madness
Jaska Kuoppala of The Last Light
Kenneth of Oghma of A Fatal Mistake
Martin Norland of Lich Ruler
Robert the Mad in the Valley of Death
Philotheos hopefully in Struggles of the Gods
Too many, you say?