XP
35 War Dead: CR 1 200x35 = 7000
3 Risen 300: CR 4 XP 1100x3 = 3300
Total 10300/4= 2575 each Hakeem/Rey/Thuruar/Shielbiter
Roleplay/Negotiation +2000 each Hakeem/Rey/Thuruar
P
Hakeem, Barbarian LEVEL 14 XP 4575+140,055=144630/165,000
Thuruar, Cleric LEVEL 12 XP 4575+106,378=110953/120,000
Rey, Rogue LEVEL 11 XP 4575+92,374=96949/100,000
Shieldbiter, Dragonborn Barbarian LEVEL 11 XP 2575+88,050=90625/100,000
Tug, Giff Champion LEVEL 11 XP 85,000/100,000
XP Level Proficiency
85,000 11 +4 (15000 to level)
100,000 12 +4 (20000 to level)
120,000 13 +5 (20000 to level)
140,000 14 +5 (25000 to level)
165,000 15 +5 (30000 to level)
195,000 16 +5 (30000 to level)
225,000 17 +6 (40000 to level)
265,000 18 +6 (40000 to level)
305,000 19 +6 (50000 to level)
355,000 20 +6 (N/A)
5/5/4446 Black Sun Gate closed. Undead armies of Nerath collapse.
18/5/4446 Altanian Barbarians under Chief Minars Rapak of the Seawolf assault Nerra and wipe out the Neo-Nerath army there. Minars takes the head of Neo-Nerathi Prince Thulseus Doomfire.
26/5/4446 Hakeem Rey Thuruar & co reach Nerra, met by Minars.
27/5/4446 Altanian Host leaving Nerra.
PC Group: Hakeem, Thuruar, Rey, Shieldbiter, Tug.
NPC: Anna Souvari of the Wode
Smon: GM: >>Kjato Ragfoot: We had hoped for a way to rescue the queen, and with her at our side, convince the Nerathi to either join the Ghinarian Lords and the Altanians in their war against Yusan or at least return west of the mountains, to spare these lands plundering and burning. chris107: no probs Amalric: cool Kjato Ragfoot: (OK) Smon: Tagoler: "Lord Bronze keeps Earani in his harem, in the Bronze Hall... It is well guarded. Only great stealth or sorcery could wrest her from his grip. And I do not know if she can still lead... " Amalric: "Stealth comes easy to me, and Thuruar is a powerful spell caster..." chris107: "We must try. Thuruar is wise." Smon: Anisa: "I fear Nerath must have a new leader. Not Namelin Bronze, not Prince Cormarrin... but a good man. A true man of Nerath." Amalric: "Sure Hakeem comes in useful sometimes too..." chris107: Smon: Probably doesn't take an Insight check to see where Anisa is going... chris107: (Mmmmm Cormarrin is on Hakeem's death list) chris107: (Drat) chris107: (Ah no! Got it ) Kjato Ragfoot: (Targoen himself shall be Lord of Nerath. You can kill Cormarrin all you want, he won't mind) Amalric: probably does for Rey and H Smon: Tagoler shrugs at Anisa's words, turns to Thuruar. "We can offer a guide to get you to the Hall of Bronze - Ranger Souvari knows the town well, she would be a good choice?" chris107: Kill Bronze, kill Cormarrin? Perfect Kjato Ragfoot: I would be glad to have Ranger Souvari with me. If she agrees to lead us, I will gladly accept. Smon: Anna steps forward, smiles proudly and salutes Tagoler. "Sir, yes, Sir!"<<
chris107: So we are sending Rey off to rescue Earani?
Kjato Ragfoot: I thought we go to Hara, Rey tries to blend in, Hakeem plays a firefigher/boyscout and Thuruar goes around healing people.
Smon: GM: Ranger Lord Tagoler invites you to dine with him that night at his table; Ranger Souvari escorts you to a spartan washroom where you can freshen up before dinner.
chris107: While we go kill Lord Bronze, get the good Nerathi onside and retake Mara?
Kjato Ragfoot: Then, when enough people complain about those nice barbarians destroying Black Sun propaganda, a final showdown with the top agents of the Black Sun in the Temple of Athena,.
Smon: Souvari: "I'll go see about having guest quarters made ready for you. I'm afraid our accommodations are a little meagre... monastic, even." She smiles.
Smon: Souvari pauses, clearly thinking about saying something more.
7:12pm 2016-3-09 Oculus Orbus Has entered the room
Oculus Orbus: BRIE MODE!
Smon: Hi Oc.
chris107: OCCLES
Kjato Ragfoot: It will be greatly preferable than sleeping in werewolf infested woods in the north.
Kjato Ragfoot: Hello Oc!
Oculus Orbus: LADS!
Oculus Orbus: No wee lad today?
Smon: GM: A large hippo-man has been following the trail of his friends, a little tardy.
Smon: Bill says he'll join in when there's a fight.
Oculus Orbus:
Oculus Orbus: "Hey, wait up you guys!"
chris107: "Hurry up! We got stuff to kill."
Smon: Tug reaches a large castle on the edge of rugged hills just after nightfall. Approaching the village clustered below the castle's crag, he is met by guards and escorted into the fortress, there to join his friends in a spartan barracks wash-chamber - Hakeem, Thuruar Rey, Laara, a strange dragon-man he saw yesterday morning in Thusia.
Smon: They are talking with a good-looking female human Ranger.
Oculus Orbus: "Hey, good-lookin'"
Oculus Orbus: "The name's Tug"
Smon: http://lwlink3.linkwithin.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14575509691289&key=503c38809682907e0e07931326b1c03d&libId=ill87h5a01012xfu000DAx7oev8kcluji&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fsmons.blogspot.co.uk%2F2013%2F10%2Fthe-ghinarian-hills-campaign-labyrinth.html%3Fzx%3Dd3fe2267e8124148&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-UPmS4SX75vM%2FVt_k9va5BbI%2FAAAAAAAAEto%2FmhAdeAFJQ9U%2Fs1600%2F7a0f78f4236f0a7f2d8addcb737f35c4.jpg&title=S%27mon%27s%20Wilderlands%20RPG%20Blog%3A%20The%20Ghinarian%20Hills%20Campaign%20(5e)&txt=
Amalric: thats a big link
Smon: The Ranger looks up at Tug. "Hello... I am Anna Souvari, Ranger of the Wode."
chris107: That is a big link
Oculus Orbus: "Pleased ta meetcha"
Smon: (I'm surprised the link actually works) Anna: "I have been assigned by Ranger Lord Tagoler to assist your mission... Pleased to meet you too."
Smon: She offers Tug a hand, somewhat uncertainly.
Oculus Orbus: Tug extends a finger in compliance with local customs
Smon: Anna shakes Tug's meaty finger.
Oculus Orbus: index finger
Oculus Orbus: Tug demures
Smon: Anna: "I shall have an extra cell made ready for you. Please join us in the Hall in fifteen minutes."
Smon: Anna glances over at Thuruar, then looks down, blushing slightly. She turns to leave.
chris107: H makes ready. Polishing bhis sword.
Oculus Orbus: Tug playfully tackles Hakeem
Amalric: "You're missing a trick there, T. She's gagging for it."
Oculus Orbus: "Heads up, 'coon eyes!"
Smon: Anna departs.
Smon: (shaking her head at whatever Tug is babbling about)
Oculus Orbus: Talkin' 'bout Hakeeeeeeeem!
chris107: "Ewwwwwww!"
chris107: "Lets get to the hall and see what we can do working wth these Rangers."
Smon: You wash & answer any calls of nature... Fifteen minutes later two armoured guards summon you back to the hall, now laid with trestle tables for the evening meal. You are seated at red-bearded Lord Tagoler's table, along with his betrothed the fair Druidess Anisa, his deputy the older Ranger - introduced to you as Haran Welbeck - and Anisa Souvari, called up from the ranks on account of her being assigned to your mission.
Smon: Maids serve haunches of roast goat with yams and mashed potatoes. Tagoler: "Father Thuruar, perhaps you could do the benediction tonight?"
chris107: Hakeem is happy to enjoy small talk with other seasoned warriors.
Smon: The Hall full of several dozen Rangers look expectantly to Thuruar.
Smon: (should have been "and Anna Souvari, called up from the ranks on account of her being assigned to your mission."
Kjato Ragfoot: It is my honour.
Amalric: I'm guessing Rey doesn't get a seat next to Anisa?
chris107: hehe
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar will benedict the food and asks Athena to guard all eaters.
Smon: Rey can wrangle the seat beside Anisa - Bluff check?
chris107: a seat next to Tug
Kjato Ragfoot: (If those are only a little wise, they ensured Hakeem and Tug sit between Rey and Anisa)
chris107: (Agreed, we can'[t have Rey's predilictions put the mission at risk )
Smon: Rey roll CHA +Prof - +7
Smon: You guys can oppose it with an Athletics check to block his path if you wish
Smon: (STR+Prof)
chris107: will do
Amalric: +7?
Smon: yes
Amalric rolls 1d20+7 and gets: 13, (+7) = 20
chris107 rolls 1d20+10 and gets: 10, (+10) = 20
Smon: hmmm... roll off, just a straight d20 each
chris107: "Evening Rey, how are you. Come and meet Tug."
chris107 rolls 1d20 and gets: 14,
Amalric rolls 1d20 and gets: 1,
Smon: Hakeem attempts to maneuver Rey away from the critical seat...
Amalric: LOL guess not
chris107:
Amalric: "I hate you sometimes, with your 'ethics' and 'moral code'..."
Smon: ...and plonks him down beside Tug, on the far side from Anisa & with a Tug-restricted view of the beautiful druidess.
chris107: "We need these guys on our side Rey. If you bed the druidess all our plans may fall apart." He whispers.
Smon: Anna sits down beside Thuruar, opposite from Tagoler who has Anisa to his left, Welbeck on his right.
Amalric: "Maybe?! Is that the best you can do? I still like those odds..."
Smon: The meal begins without further ceremony, you tuck into spiced roast goat.
chris107: Yum
Smon: Roll Insight checks (WIS+Prof) please.
Kjato Ragfoot: That is definitely the most delicious spartan meal I ever had.
chris107 rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 15, (+4) = 19
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20+9 and gets: 15, (+9) = 24
Oculus Orbus rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 1, (+4) = 5
Smon: Hakeem & Thuruar can tell that the atmosphere among the Rangers is a little tense, with frequent glances at Hakeem especially.
Smon: Tug can tell the goat is spicy.
Oculus Orbus: Tug is a vegatarian
Smon: Haran Welbeck - http://www.wareck.net/Kooper.jpg
Smon: Tug pushes the goat away... There is plenty of potato & yams.
Oculus Orbus: *vegitarian
Smon: Welbeck: "So, Sir Hakeem... I hear you duelled the Pirate, Sarene?"
chris107: Hakeem eats Tugs goat. It's delicious.
Oculus Orbus: *herbivore
Smon: Smon: Welbeck: "So, Sir Hakeem... I hear you duelled the Pirate, Sarene?"
chris107: And tries to draw the senior Rangers into conversation. He needs to find out their fears.
Smon: Welbeck seems to have the same plan...
chris107: "Sir Hakeem, much has been said of my crossing of swords with Sarene. It was some time ago. I was just a boy then."
Smon: Anna Souvari meanwhile makes smalltalk with Thuruar, in whom she seems to have quite an interest, smiling and twirling her dark hair. "I hear the training at the Temple of Athena takes many years?"
chris107: Sir Welbeck
chris107: oops mis typed
Smon: Welbeck: "Six months or so? Of course that can be a long time..."
Amalric: "I crossed my sword with Sarene..." thinks Rey, wistfully
chris107: (Is it really only 6 months?!)
Smon: Tagoler quaffs his wine, nodding at Welbeck's words. "Tis a pity you did not slay her. She has brought much woe to Nerath. Estates burned, fair maids carried off into captivity..."
Oculus Orbus: http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/222345
chris107: "So much has passed since then Sir Welbeck. We have faced such dreadful foes that Sarene seems like a stroll in the park."
Kjato Ragfoot: "Oh, not that long. Only a couple years. In my youth, I wanted to become a warpriest of Ares, but reconsidered after my first military campaign."
chris107: "She is a stout fighter."
Smon: (First session was 15/11/4445, now 25/5/4446)
Amalric rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 17, (+4) = 21
Amalric: Rey is lost in thoughts of Sarene. And Anisa. Together
Smon: LOL
chris107: "Mayhap Master Thuruar and I can help turn Sarene into raids against less goodly folk."
Smon: Anna nods to Thuruar. "Erathis' path is superior to that of Bane."
Kjato Ragfoot: (I would prefer feeding her to the sharks. She announced that she is going to kill me one day, after all.)
chris107: "Securing Hara, returning the Queen, destroying the hold that Yusan and oriax have over the Ghinarean hills and finally destroying the Black Sun wickedness
Kjato Ragfoot: "It is. On Ares path, you can only die. Athena allows you to live as well."
chris107: "Securing Hara, returning the Queen, destroying the hold that Yusan and oriax have over the Ghinarean hills and finally destroying the Black Sun wickedness
Kjato Ragfoot: "It is. On Ares path, you can only die. Athena allows you to live as well."
chris107: will all keep Sarene busy."
chris107: (If not we will let Rey loose on her )
chris107: still here?
Smon: (Rey would keep Sarene busy!) Tagoler strokes his beard, nods to Hakeem. "Perhaps... I fear she is the least of our concerns. Word has reached us this evening that the Altanian army at Nerra is preparing to march - on Hara, most likely."
Amalric: yes Chris
chris107: It is the sea wolves at Nerra?
Smon: Anna nods at Thuruar in agreement, sips her wine. Haran watches the group of you shrewdly.
Smon: OOC are you asking Tagoler, chris?
chris107: sorry no should have been OOc
Smon: OOC you don't know.
chris107: okay
chris107: "Which Altanian army is preparing to march on Nerra?"
Smon: Anna hears Tagoler's words. Her eyes widen in shock. "But that means..."
Smon: Tagoler: "At least four clans - Feathered Bear, Greywolf, Seawolf and Hoard-Wardens. Maybe more."
chris107: "And what is their purpose?"
Smon: Welbeck looks uncomfortable at Tagoler revealing such Intelligence to your group.
Kjato Ragfoot: "That means we only have a short time to finish our goal: Convince Hara to denounce the Black Sun and ally with the Altanians.
Smon: Welbeck: "They will sweep west, burning and slaughtering the people we are pledged to defend, until they reach the walls of Hara."
chris107: "That would seem a wise coarse of action Thuruar."
Smon: Tagoler nods at Thuruar's words.
chris107: "Then let me lead the Altanian hoarde agin Yusan, Oriax and the remainder of the Black Sun."
Smon: Laara is looking thoughtful. "Hakeem - I need to go east. Join our people. I can talk to them - to Vorkes. At least delay them from attacking."
Kjato Ragfoot: Hakeem, this makes our plan more difficult. If our fellows plunder the Wode, there won't be peace - regardless what we do in Hara.
Smon: Welbeck looks at Laara, then leans in and whispers something in Tagoler's right ear.
Smon: You can attempt a DC 25 Perception check to hear him.
chris107: "Laara. I should go with you. If we have a firm plan to put before the tribes it will make my task easier."
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20+5 and gets: 10, (+5) = 15
chris107 rolls 1d20+5 and gets: 20, (+5) = 25
chris107:
Smon: Hakeem - you hear Welbeck whisper: "She is their Clan's Psychic Defender. They will not attack if we hold her hostage..."
chris107: (OOC maybe it's time for Hakeem to take control of the Altanian Clans?)
Smon: Laara nods to Hakeem. "Yes, I would be grateful to have you with me Hakeem."
chris107: "To try such would be foolish Sir. It would mean holding me too. And I am the only one likely to stave off their attack."
Smon: Welbeck blinks at Hakeem in surprise. "You have good ears, my friend."
Kjato Ragfoot: (Definitely. You should take control.)
chris107: "As keen as my blade Sir. We come in friendship with sound plans to aid you. Would you throw that aside?"
Smon: Tagoler: "You are Hakeem, made Sword Knight of Bondorr at the last Clan Moot. No friend of Nerath, by all accounts..."
chris107: "Join us in friendship and we will prevail against the Black Sun."
Smon: Tagoler pauses. "I fear you are also our best hope to avert disaster."
Smon: Make a Persuasion check Hakeem (CHA+Prof)
chris107: "I am Hakeem. Sword Knight of Bondorr. The Slayer."
chris107 rolls 1d20+6 and gets: 12, (+6) = 18
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar slightly tucks Hakeem and whispers "You fight the Black Sun, not the Nerathi."
chris107: "The Black Sun is my enemy. And yours. The enemy of all good folks."
Smon: Tagoler nods, still a bit uncertain. Anna looks convinced, though: "Lord Tagoler! Our people were friends, once. Nerathi and Altani once fought side by side to build a kingdom of justice, where all could live in peace... And fought together at the last, against the Gnolls of White Ruin."
chris107: "If we fight ourselves they will win."
Amalric: "Wise words indeed!"
Smon: Welbeck: "We have no love for Black Sun... but there has been war between our peoples for too long. You see us as sheep... We see you as wolves."
Kjato Ragfoot: "What is a shepherd's dog but a wolf that became an ally? What is a ram but a sheep that became angry?"
chris107: "The threat of the Black Sun threatens us all. Not with simply death. But to loose our souls and walk this world as foul undead."
chris107: "Trust Thuruar."
Smon: Tagoler nods to Thuruar. "Indeed. The Black Sun preach that the Altani Host betrayed us to the White Ruin on Gedden Plain... But I have never believed that."
Smon: Tagoler: "Tomorrow, go east, if you will. Talk to your people. Souvari may go with you, if willing..." Souvari nods.
chris107: "Lords. We shall. Your wisdom will be repaid. The Black Sun will fall."
Smon: Welbeck: "We are taking a big risk to trust you, my Altanian friends. Do not let us down, or we shall see you in Hell."
Smon: OOC Bill will be sad no massive battle with the Rangers.
chris107: "If we fail. We will all meet next in Hell."
Kjato Ragfoot: "If we fail, this world might turn into a living hell."
Amalric: "And lets not do that. I have no wish to die any time soon."
Smon: GM: The maids clear your empty plates.
Smon: Fruit and cheeses are served.
chris107: "A fine feast. many thanks."
Smon: Anna: "But you closed the Black Sun Gate, Thuruar? The source of their power?"
Kjato Ragfoot: The Black Sun Gate was just one source of their power. They are a cabal driven by the search for power. They will find other sources, if we let them.
Kjato Ragfoot: Their dark magic was able to conjure a Thousand ghouls to invade the town of Bisgen - without the gate.
Smon: Anna nods. "Aye... I feared as much. I have heard of things... the Ring of Nemeia, that raised the Three Hundred..."
Smon: Tagoler: "The Ilhiedrin Codex..."
Smon: Welbeck: "The Staff of Olnehr..."
Smon: Laara sighs. "Looks like we have our work cut out!"
Smon: Anna reaches over and puts a comforting hand on Laara's bare shoulder. "Don't worry dear. By Erathis' grace, it will work out alright, I'm sure."
Kjato Ragfoot: Their true power is their hold over the people of Nerra. We can slay their leaders, but unless we free the Nerra from their lies, they will always return.
chris107: "Does Minars Rapack lead the Altani hoards?"
Smon: Tagoler nods to Thuruar. "Indeed."
Smon: Welbeck: "Our agents report that Minars Rapack leads the Horde... that he slew Prince Thulseus Doomfire, high priest of Zehir-Sett, in single combat, and tossed his head from the walls of Nerra."
chris107: "Then that is who I must seek."
Smon: Tagoler: "He is a mighty warrior... And with Vorkes near death,none to rival him..."
Smon: Tagoler nods. "It is decided."
chris107: "I will do what needs to be done. Bondorr willing."
chris107: "We need to have a full plan to offer them."
Smon: Anisa has been quiet all evening, casting the occasional glance at the great bulk of Tug that blocks her view of Rey. Now she speaks: "We shall do anything we can to aid the cause of peace."
Smon: Anna: "I have made ready a barracks room for your group tonight... She glances at the lower tables, then leans in and speaks softly. "It is possible there are Black Sun agents in the Keep... I suggest you keep a guard tonight. Just in case."
Smon: Welbeck grimaces at Anna's words. "The Keep is secure."
chris107: Guys, what do we want the hoarde to do?
Kjato Ragfoot: We want to horde to ally with the Rangers and to vanquish Yusan.
chris107: cool
chris107: And when that is done?
Kjato Ragfoot: Because that is what the Nerathi wanted to do: Pacify the south. If we do that in their stead, that will greatly diminish their legitimy.
Kjato Ragfoot: If I remember correctly, you promised your wife to wage war against the Red Reavers.
chris107: Okay
chris107: I did indeed
Smon: Laara puts an hand on Hakeem's brawny arm. "I'm sticking with you!"
Kjato Ragfoot: I have fought them before, they would be a worthy enemy for the Sword Knights.
Kjato Ragfoot: (And the correct word is legitimacy, not legitimy)
chris107: Hakeem looks delighted at this news. It seems a shame he may have to fight Rapak but....
Smon: GM: The meal winds down. Anna escorts you to your barracks chamber where you can relax and make plans. She speaks to Thuruar: "If you need anything, I will be right next door."
Amalric: "Take a hint, man!"
Smon: LOL
Kjato Ragfoot: A short while later, Thuruar will ask Anna whether she probably has a second blanket to share.
Amalric: Rey settles down for the night like a good soldier, experiencing the novel idea of sleeping all night
chris107: Hakeem sleeps the sleep of a man with a clear conscience
Smon: Anna Souvari answers her door to Thuruar in a rather diaphonous night-gown... "A blanket? I'm not sure - you better come in... " ~ fade to black?
Kjato Ragfoot: (Fade to black)
chris107:
Smon: OOC did you get this bit before my connection dropped?Smon: Anisa has been quiet all evening, casting the occasional glance at the great bulk of Tug that blocks her view of Rey. Now she speaks: "We shall do anything we can to aid the cause of peace." Smon: Anna: "I have made ready a barracks room for your group tonight... She glances at the lower tables, then leans in and speaks softly. "It is possible there are Black Sun agents in the Keep... I suggest you keep a guard tonight. Just in case."
Smon: Do you want to set a guard roster?
Smon: Obviously Thuruar is busy...
chris107: Hakeem will take first watch
Amalric: Rey the second
chris107: (He really hopes that the Rangers stay with them and don't double cross.)
Smon: Tug & the Dragonborn can take the next 2 watches.
Smon: /roll d6x2
Smon Rolls 1d6x2 and gets:
3 = 3
5 = 5
Smon: GM: The night passes peacefully - except for Thuruar, obviously, for Anna proves both skilled and enthusiastic...
Smon: Dawn's light breaks red from the east.
Smon: A well rested Rey and an unusually fatigued Thuruar are among those who assemble in the courtyard shortly after dawn.
chris107: Hakeem prays to Bondarr to guide his blade.
Smon: Anna also yawns as she mounts her fine steed (as it were)
chris107: "Laara, I will need your support."
Smon: Tagoler, Anisa & Welbeck assemble to see you off, newly equipped with Ranger trail rations, fresh flint and steel et al.
Smon: Laara nods to Hakeem.
Smon: Welbeck: "We apologise that we are short of horses. You understand..."
Smon: Anna smiles brightly: "Father Thuruar you would be welcome to share my steed. He is strong enough for two..."
chris107: "We understand."
Smon: Anisa smiles at Rey. "Go with our blessing."
Amalric: "Many thanks, dear Lady. Until we meet again."
Amalric: (brb)
Smon: GM: You bid the Rangers farewell and head out of the Castle, Anna leading the way north-east along an ancient road.
Smon: After eight miles you pass a heavily stockaded Nerathi village and detour east off the road, onto the Gedden Plain.
Smon: The plain of dusty, dry red soil stretches off for miles, a few stunted, half-dead trees breaking the monotony.
Smon: Above here and there circle scarlet Bloodhawks, dangerous predators seeking easier prey than your band.
chris107: Hakeem is meditating, aligning himself with the Sword God for what is to come.
Smon: A couple miles into the dusty plain, the silence is eerie.
Smon: Anna speaks up, breaking the silence, clearly reciting something old: "It is here, in this Damned place, that the last Men of Nerath and Altanis faced the White Ruin..."
Kjato Ragfoot: (That is gnoll territory, isn't it?)
Smon: She shields her eyes against the sun-glare, watching the haze ahead.
chris107: "Let us hope that the goodly folks of Nerath and my tribes can once again work together."
Smon: (Yes, but the Black Sun Nerathi undead army reportedly defeated the Gnolls at Nerra - hopefully survivors are in their burrows licking their wounds)
Smon: /roll d20
Smon rolls 1d20 and gets: 10,
Smon: You can see movement on the plain ahead - lurching figures, moving towards you. Sun glitters on rent chainmail and shattered shields...
Smon: Anna: "Ware! War-dead!"
chris107: How many?
Smon: /roll 8d6
Smon rolls 8d6 and gets: 1, 6, 6, 6, 3, 6, 4, 6, = 38
Smon: Only 38.
chris107: "let us ride on to the Altani hoard."
Kjato Ragfoot: Ah. We should stomp them out on our way, before Hakeem gets bored for not having killed anything for to long.
Smon: Anna readies her bow. "When the Gate failed the Necromancers lost control of those that did not fall..."
chris107: "We can sweep this dross aside once the tribes are at our back."
Smon: GM: You are on foot except Anna, but those with speed over 30' could likely outrun them.
chris107: (I feel H will need every HP and rage to face Rapak)
chris107: But you guys feel free to play
Smon: They're moving towards you fairly slowly - 20' speed.
Smon: /roll 4d6
Smon rolls 4d6 and gets: 1, 3, 1, 3, = 8
Smon: 80 yds/240' currently.
Kjato Ragfoot: Well, you will have to duel Rapak - I doubt they will accept an outcome where Thuruar's magic interfered.
Kjato Ragfoot: Just chuck some rocks at them, will you Hakeem?
chris107: (Yeah I'm expecting a duel)
chris107: "So do we slay this carrion or move on with our plans?"
Smon: Do you want to evade them? I think Survival checks to keep group together - pass 3 before fail 3.
chris107: Hakeem happily grabs any large stones he can.
Smon: 200' range now.
Smon: Hakeem picks up a couple rocks off the plain.
Kjato Ragfoot: "Let's slay those filthy abominations before they harm any innocent."
chris107: "Okay, slay them it is. I may require your healing before any duel."
chris107: "Laara stay safely between us."
Amalric: (back)
Smon: "No worries!" says Laara, moving back.
8:45pm 2016-3-09 DESTROYERBILL Has entered the room
Smon: 180'...
chris107: Tug, Thur, Rey and Hakeem back to back with the others in the center?
chris107: Hi Bill
Smon: The Dragonborn raises his mighty Orichan bow, eyes narrowed against the sun-glare...
DESTROYERBILL: i shoot with long bow kill kll kill
Kjato Ragfoot: Wouldn't it be more dramatic if the five of us slowly marched against the undead horde?
chris107: hehe kill kill kill
chris107: 38 of them?
Smon: Enemy come within 150' - effective bow range...
Smon: You can see movement on the plain ahead - lurching figures, moving towards you. Sun glitters on rent chainmail and shattered shields... Smon: Anna: "Ware! War-dead!"<<
chris107: happy to do that. so long as Laara and the others stay mounted and can escape if we fall.
Amalric: it'll be nice to hack up some war dead
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20+9x2 and gets:
10 (+9) = 19
5 (+9) = 14
Smon: The 38 War-Dead come forward... One takes an arrow in the eye..
chris107: okay, looks like we're kill, kill, killing
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d6 and gets: 4,
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d8 and gets: 4,
DESTROYERBILL: 5
DESTROYERBILL: 9
DESTROYERBILL: =9
Smon: 6 rounds to reach you if you shoot/retreat/shoot/retreat.
8:50pm 2016-3-09 Oculus Orbus Has exited the room
chris107: Hakeem will throw a couple of rocks when we are close enough.
Smon: Shieldbiter looses 12 arrows, Raging on the last shot.
chris107: OCCLES! Where have you gone when we need Tug?
Smon: Hakeem can throw 2 rocks.
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar will set a ringed BLade Barrier around the undead horde once it gets at 60 foot.
chris107 Rolls 1d20+10x2 and gets:
20 (+10) = 30
17 (+10) = 27
chris107: What damage Simon?
Smon: rock d4+5
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20+9x10 and gets:
12 (+9) = 21
19 (+9) = 28
11 (+9) = 20
8 (+9) = 17
20 (+9) = 29
5 (+9) = 14
9 (+9) = 18
4 (+9) = 13
7 (+9) = 16
4 (+9) = 13
chris107: so 3d4+10?
chris107 rolls 3d4+10 and gets: 2, 4, 4, (+10) = 20
Smon: yes chris
DESTROYERBILL rolls 6d8 and gets: 7, 5, 5, 3, 6, 2, = 28
Amalric: Rey has no missile weapon suitable
DESTROYERBILL: i raged on six shot
Smon: The flurry of shots from Shieldbiter fells two of the advancing undead...
Smon: Hakeem smashes a third with rocks, it staggers then is felled by SB's last shot.
Smon: Anna:
DESTROYERBILL:
Smon: /roll d20+4x12
Smon Rolls 1d20+4x10 and gets:
7 (+4) = 11
20 (+4) = 24
4 (+4) = 8
9 (+4) = 13
7 (+4) = 11
7 (+4) = 11
2 (+4) = 6
13 (+4) = 17
15 (+4) = 19
14 (+4) = 18
chris107: Only 35 to go!
Smon: /roll 2d8+2
Smon rolls 2d8+2 and gets: 7, 7, (+2) = 16
Smon: /roll d8+2
Smon rolls 1d8+2 and gets: 6, (+2) = 8
Smon: Anna fells a 4th...
Smon: /roll d8+2
Smon rolls 1d8+2 and gets: 6, (+2) = 8
Smon: Wounds a 5th.
Smon: Anna: "They don't die easy!"
DESTROYERBILL:
DESTROYERBILL: boring
Smon: She moves to remount her horse as the undead horde surge towards you; Hakeem and Shieldbiter drawing steel.
Smon: Shieldbiter is raging but no shield in hand.
DESTROYERBILL:
Kjato Ragfoot: Heh! Remember my Blade Barrier!
Smon: Thuruar casts Blade Barrier at the onrushing throng...
chris107: H rages
chris107: after Thurs blade barrier cuts them to mince meat!
Smon: A straight wall or ringing your group Thuruar?
Kjato Ragfoot: Ringing the group, as a defense.
Smon: If a ring they'll all have to go through it to reach you... ok
Kjato Ragfoot: That way, any undead trying to attack us will get hurt.
DESTROYERBILL: or arond the dum coming enmeys
Smon: The undead fling themselves into the rotating blades, eager to reach you...
DESTROYERBILL: searisly
Smon: *CHOP CHOP CHOP*
chris107:
chris107: hehe
Smon: Save DC Thuruar?
Kjato Ragfoot: DC 17
Kjato Ragfoot: DEX
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20x10 and gets:
6 = 6
11 = 11
8 = 8
2 = 2
10 = 10
6 = 6
17 = 17
12 = 12
12 = 12
8 = 8
Smon: 19 to save...
Smon: Roll 6d10 Kjato
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 6d10 and gets: 4, 8, 7, 6, 5, 6, = 36
Smon: CHOP CHOP CHOP first ten down...
Kjato Ragfoot: Undead that save take 18 damage, others take 36.
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20x10 and gets:
12 = 12
13 = 13
2 = 2
19 = 19
16 = 16
7 = 7
10 = 10
2 = 2
16 = 16
4 = 4
chris107: That is a cool spell
Smon: 9 chopped, 1 gets through badly minced.
DESTROYERBILL: 1 alive still
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20x10 and gets:
20 = 20
17 = 17
10 = 10
5 = 5
10 = 10
6 = 6
3 = 3
16 = 16
12 = 12
9 = 9
Smon: Another 1 through, 9 diced.
Smon: Last 3, the leaders...
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20x3 and gets:
9 = 9
8 = 8
9 = 9
chris107: Hakeem slashes at the survivor
9:04pm 2016-3-09 DESTROYERBILL Has exited the room
chris107 Rolls 1d20+12x2 and gets:
4 (+12) = 16
1 (+12) = 13
9:04pm 2016-3-09 DESTROYERBILL Has entered the room
chris107:
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar will use his ability to "Turn Undead".
Smon: The three leaders appear different from the others, ancient armour of antique style. They seem little affected by the slashing blades.
Smon: Anna: "Risen 300!" she gasps...
chris107: "GRRRRRRRR!"
Smon: OK roll init... Two regular cut up zombies & three Risen 300 warriors.
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20+2 and gets: 11, (+2) = 13
Smon: zombies:
Smon: /roll d20-2
Smon rolls 1d20-2 and gets: 4, (-2) = 2
Smon: '300':
chris107 Rolls 1d20+2x2 and gets:
5 (+2) = 7
18 (+2) = 20
Smon: /roll d20+2
Smon rolls 1d20+2 and gets: 3, (+2) = 5
Smon: Anna:
Smon: /roll d20+2
chris107: Hakeem rages and will then berserk as he launches himself at one of the Risen 300
Smon rolls 1d20+2 and gets: 6, (+2) = 8
Amalric: ouch Chelsea
DESTROYERBILL Rolls 1d20+1x2 and gets:
7 (+1) = 8
11 (+1) = 12
Smon: Rey's init?
Amalric rolls 1d20 and gets: 16,
Amalric: plus whatever
Smon: Rey first then Hakeem who raged last round throwing rocks.
chris107: (How are Chelsea doing Graham?)
Amalric: +5
Smon: Rey you see the 5 zombies pass through the Blade Barrier, coming at you...
Amalric: (PSG just scored again, lead 4-2 on agg. Chelsea need to score 3 in the last 20 mins)
chris107: Berserk this round please Simon.
Amalric: anyone next to me? sneak?
Smon: You have Advtg since you beat them on init roll.
chris107: (Ouch)
Kjato Ragfoot: Rey, kill the Risen.
Smon: so can run in & sneak att if you dare. :D]
Smon: Two wear tattered & rusty chain, three are in antique bronze cuirass.
Amalric: (PSG keeper made a double save, then a misplaced PSG pass actually led to a great PSG pass, then goal)
Smon: THe three seem wizened & ancient, and move much faster.
Amalric: run in and sneak attack Rey will!
Smon: Red light gleams in hollow eye sockets...
DESTROYERBILL: amalric keep me updatod on the chelse scrore go chelse
Amalric: wait, that cant be good
chris107: H attacks recklessly agin the Risen foes.
Amalric: who's with me
Smon: You are all in a tight group in the centre of the whirling Blade Barrier.
chris107: (Yay c'mon you Blues!)
chris107 Rolls 1d20+12x2 and gets:
16 (+12) = 28
20 (+12) = 32
Smon: OK Rey I can say you just Ready to attack any closing on you.
chris107 Rolls 1d20+12x2 and gets:
5 (+12) = 17
18 (+12) = 30
Amalric: well i'll attack someone...although Chris just took the good rolls
chris107 Rolls 1d20+12x2 and gets:
19 (+12) = 31
6 (+12) = 18
Smon: Hakeem races forward and Reckless attacks the leading '300'
Amalric Rolls 1d20+10x2 and gets:
14 (+10) = 24
19 (+10) = 29
chris107: 3 hits! One crit
chris107: (I assume?)
Smon: Its undead flesh parts like butter before the Bloodletter...
Smon: AC 18 yup
chris107 rolls 5d8+30 and gets: 2, 1, 6, 6, 3, (+30) = 48
Amalric rolls 1d8+5 and gets: 1, (+5) = 6
Amalric rolls 1d4+1 and gets: 2, (+1) = 3
Amalric rolls 6d6 and gets: 3, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, = 22
Smon: Hakeem gacks one apart.
Amalric: always good to gack
Smon: I'll say Rey waited for Hakeem then raced in beside him - only 1 attack then, so 28 dmg...
Smon: Wounded but still up.
Amalric: nice
Smon: Shieldbiter closes on the unengaged ones, loosing a gout of flame...
DESTROYERBILL rolls 4d6 and gets: 4, 5, 6, 4, = 19
Smon: It envelops the 2 wounded zombies, they stagger and fall, in flames.
chris107: Whoooosshhh!
Smon: 1 300 also caught...
Smon: /roll d20+2
Smon rolls 1d20+2 and gets: 18, (+2) = 20
Smon: Takes 9 fire dmg.
Smon: Shieldbiter swings his axe at the undead warrior...
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d20+9 and gets: 19, (+9) = 28
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d20+10 and gets: 20, (+10) = 30
Smon: crit!
chris107: Nice Bill
Smon: 4d10+18
DESTROYERBILL rolls 4d10+18 and gets: 6, 4, 9, 7, (+18) = 44
Smon: Shieldbiter chops it into pieces.
chris107: yay
Smon: The one Rey attacked is the only one left...
DESTROYERBILL: kill kill kill raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Smon: It swings a corroded sword glittering with black Necrotic fire...
Smon: /roll d20+4x2
Kjato Ragfoot: Oh well. Thuruar will put his anti-undead sword to a test.
Smon Rolls 1d20+4x2 and gets:
9 (+4) = 13
4 (+4) = 8
chris107: raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Smon: Thuruar comes up and stabs it...
Smon: (Rey easily parried)
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20+19 and gets: 13, (+19) = 32
Amalric: ooft
Smon: hit
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 3d6+4 and gets: 2, 1, 6, (+4) = 13
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d8 and gets: 1,
Smon: It collapses & lies still.
chris107: Yay!
Smon: Anna looks across the field of devastation. "Erathis be praised!"
chris107: Hakeem laughs at his mighty friend's show of power!
Amalric: (Fabregas = shit, Pedro = shit. Chelsea had a great finish to thefirst half, poor second half)
chris107: Search the Risen 300
Smon: Laara: "Wow."
Amalric: (still, could be worse. Could be Newcastle )
chris107: ( )
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar will lower the blade barrier and coup de grace all zombies with his undead destroying sword, just to make sure they stay dead.
DESTROYERBILL: whats the score
Smon: The three '300' warriors are near-skeletal, dry skin taut over ancient bones. There are signs of past damage healed, presumably by the Black Sun?
Smon: Thuruar chops heads.
Kjato Ragfoot: Mumbling something about always having to clean after those annoying Dark Sun necromancers.
Amalric: still 2-1 PSG on the night, 4-2 overall
chris107: And their decorative armour?
Smon: They have bronze harness, green with age, and swords.
Smon: You can make History check.
Amalric: can we smash them all to pieces and spread the bones over a wide area? maybe as we go?
DESTROYERBILL: whats the score betwenn chelse and the idnos
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20 and gets: 12,
Smon: You can dismember the bodies yes, will take a while.
DESTROYERBILL rolls 1d20 and gets: 12,
Smon: Have to get the bones out of the harness.
Kjato Ragfoot: Just to be sure, Thuruar will "Dispel Evil" the Risen ones after we peeled them out of their harness.
Smon: Thuruar & Shieldbiter recognise the armour as Nerathi Cavalry ca 4197 BCCC.
chris107: nice Kjato
Smon: As worn at Gedden and the Battle of the Line.
chris107: 297 Risen to go
Smon: You winkle out the bones, dismember and spread them around.
DESTROYERBILL: im picking up the neraath zombi shild after cleanig it it will be a good meal
Smon: Anna: "The leader of the 300 was destroyed by Varek Tigerclaw at Bisgen... I think the Necromancers have Varek's corpse leading them now."
Smon: Shieldbiter polishes a bronze shield... *tasty* *yum*
chris107: "Varek must be allowed to rest in peace."
DESTROYERBILL: but i prefear gold shild my favret
Smon: Ahead across the shimmering plain you see the high towers of Nerra in the distance...
Smon: OOC 20 more minutes then getting Bill to bed.
Smon: Shieldbiter munches happily on his foe's shield.
Kjato Ragfoot: We will put Varek to rest, Hakeem. Be assured of that.
chris107: Hakeem looks on as the mighty dragon munches on a bronze shield
Amalric: "Table manners are shocking."
Smon: (I told Bill. he's quit to watch videos)
Kjato Ragfoot: Lucy once spoke about peopling needing iron, but I did not think she meant it this way...
Smon:
Smon: After 35 miles' travel from the Castle of the Wode, that evening after nightfall your party approaches the ruined walls of Nerra, once Capitol of Nerath.
Smon: Atop the highest tower of the Imperial Palace the white fire of the Flame Imperishable still burns.
chris107: Any sign of the Altani hoarde?
chris107: H would like a short rest to recover his Berserk before we meet the tribes.
Smon: Nerra from the sea in happier days - http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/SCSHADE/DnD/Nerath-GatesofDestiny.png
Smon: You can Short Rest yup.
Smon: You hear Altanian war horns blow as you approach a great breach in the tumbled outer rampart.
9:36pm 2016-3-09 chris107 Has exited the room
9:36pm 2016-3-09 chris107 Has entered the room
Smon: Torches appear on the walls above.
Smon: Smon: Nerra from the sea in happier days - http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy68/SCSHADE/DnD/Nerath-GatesofDestiny.png Smon: You can Short Rest yup. Smon: You hear Altanian war horns blow as you approach a great breach in the tumbled outer rampart. 9:36pm 2016-3-09 chris107 Has exited the room 9:36pm 2016-3-09 chris107 Has entered the room Smon: Torches appear on the walls above.
chris107: Wow, nice place
9:37pm 2016-3-09 DESTROYERBILL Has exited the room
Kjato Ragfoot: Yes. That place looks great.
Amalric: nice indeed
Smon: You hear voices: "Hakeem! Laara!" Hakeem looks up to see familiar faces among the throngs of warriors.
chris107: Hakeem steps out boldly so he
chris107: can be seen clearly
Smon: You are met by a mixed group of very happy Greywolf - who hoist Laara aloft - Seawolf and Feathered Bear warriors, shouting for joy, cheering loudly.
Smon: "The heroes! The Gate-Closers!"
Smon: Swiftly the throng brings you through an inner gate to a courtyard before the Imperial Palace, where the Chiefs and Wise Women are gathering.
chris107: Hakeem is genuinly pleased to be back among the Altani.
Smon: You spot Sarene among the throng, talking to Old Vorkes, deathly pale on his litter.
Smon: Sarene grins at Rey, waving. She tosses him her Sending Stone.
Smon: "Might as well have that back Rey - you never call!"
Smon: Hakeem sees his mother Gnubis smiling proudly and his aunt, brewing some potion.
chris107: "Sarene! Volkes?! H approaches his old chieften.
chris107: "Volkes, my chieften, you are unwell?"
chris107: He nods politely to his mother and grins at his aunt.
Smon: Vorkes smiles up at Hakeem. "You're back... And you did it. We always had faith..." His voice is little more than a whisper.
Smon: Vorkes: "*cough* They said I would die last week... But I wanted to see you... One last time."
chris107: "My chieften. You may still bring much honour on yourself and our clan."
Amalric: "Sorry, never got a quiet moment!" replies Rey to Sarene. "Perhaps I can make it up to you..?"
Smon: A gaggle of Wise Women led by Vorkes' wife Kala surround Laara, questioning her, checking her for signs of injury, psychic or physical.
Smon: Rey Persuasion roll.
chris107: He whispers the plan to Vorkes.
Amalric rolls 1d20+11 and gets: 2, (+11) = 13
Amalric: ugh, it has been too long
chris107: Rey loosing his touch?
Kjato Ragfoot: (Probably the anger from not getting his go with the druidess)
Smon: *finally* failed roll! Sarene rolls her eyes sarcastically. "I've had to seek solace in the arms of Coran here!" she indicates her hulking lieutenant. "And you got that slave girl I lent you killed!"
Smon: Vorkes listens intently to Hakeem's words. He nods.
chris107: "Vorkes, how may I gain command of the hoarde?"
Amalric: "Ehh...shit happens!"
Smon: Vorkes: "Minars Rapak led the clans to victory over the Nerath... his honour is great..."
chris107: "This will gain great glory for our people."
chris107: "he deserves great honour my chief."
Smon: Sarene shrugs. "Whatever, Rey. Now I have to go collect Kaag from that bloody boring temple! You forgot him too, didn't you?"
chris107: "We will need him in the great war to come."
Smon: "I'm glad you think so." says a voice behind Hakeem.
Smon: Hakeem turns to see Minars, accompanied by two lesser chiefs.
chris107: H stands and turns
Smon: He stands proud hefting his massive axe.
Smon: Hakeem make CHA (Persuasion) check.
chris107: "Minars, you have my congratulations on a great victory."
chris107: "I hope I can rely on you leading the Altani to even greater victory?"
chris107 rolls 1d20+6 and gets: 2, (+6) = 8
Smon: Minars: "And you too, Sword Knight." He steps forward, offering a hand to shake.
Amalric: "It'll keep you busy, stop you pillaging honest folk for once!"
chris107: bugger
Smon: Sarene sticks her tongue out at Rey, oblivious to the meeting of the Great Chiefs a few feet away.
chris107: Looks like steel is going to have to do the convincing
chris107: Oh maybe not
Smon: Minars nods. "Aye. At first light we march on Hara. We'll crush them there and end the Nerath forever."
chris107: Hakeem shakes his hand warmly.
chris107: "I have a boon to ask you."
Kjato Ragfoot: Thuruar laughs at Minar.
Smon: Minars' gaze settles on Anna Souvari's shapely form.
Smon: "Why did you bring that one here?"
chris107: Computer getting very slow
Smon: He scowls at Thuruar's laughter, looking puzzled.
chris107: H outlines the plans discussed with the Rangers
chris107: Explains how the Nerathi and those who follow the Black Sun must be parted.
Smon: Minars listens to Hakeem, then laughs.
Smon: "Nerathi worms will say anything to turn aside the Reaper's axe!"
chris107: And our strength used to crush those that most deserve it.
Kjato Ragfoot: You? Destroy the Nerath forever? You, who only were able to defeat a Nerathi prince when backed by an army, while Hakeem killed Morthor Coff singlehandedly, being still injured of fighting his way through the Black Gate Fortress?
Smon: He shakes his head. "All must die..." Thuruar interjects.
chris107: "Minars! You must listen to me!"
Smon: Thuruar make CHA (Intimidate) roll.
Kjato Ragfoot rolls 1d20+3 and gets: 7, (+3) = 10
Smon: (+4 prof = 14) Minars scowls: "I slew Doomfire the Snake Priest in single combat..."
Kjato Ragfoot: While his bodyguard were distracted by other warriors. Hakeem charged a band of Altanian knights alone and slew Morthor Coff in their middle, escaping unharmed.
chris107: "I don't doubt it Minars."
Smon: Kala Greywolf, the senior Wise Woman, steps forward. "Hakeem! Laara has told us of your plans. We should consider them..."
chris107: "But please listen to Thuruar."
Smon: Hakeem make another persusion roll.
chris107: together can we succeed!"
chris107 rolls 1d20+6 and gets: 20, (+6) = 26
Smon: (2 fails so far... then 1 crit)
chris107:
chris107: See I told you he meant it!
Smon: Minars claps Hakeem on the shoulder. "You're a good man, Sword Knight. And a brave warrior."
Smon: Minars: "But the Host is gathered - here, now. More than a thousand strong. This is our best chance to destroy them, while they are reeling from defeat."
Smon: Anna Souvari gulps, but then speaks up boldly: "Lord Seawolf! The Black Sun army has returned to Hara. Five hundred men - enough to withstand your siege."
Smon: He regards her coldly...
Smon: /roll d20+4
Smon rolls 1d20+4 and gets: 12, (+4) = 16
Smon: "Hmm."
chris107: "But we risk winning the battle to loose the war. I can promise you great riches from the war chests of Yusan, Oriax, the Black Sun and the Red Reavers!"
Smon: Minars: "Very well... I will consider your proposal. Come."
Smon: He gestures for you to accompany him, into the Imperial Palace.
chris107: "Come Minars, let us join our strength not fight among ourselves. Let us sweep away this army of the Black Sun together!"
Smon: "And see the Treasure I have won."
Smon: OOC Will stop there.
chris107: "Come my friends."
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