[Adventure] Hysteria's Ascendency (Judge: Stonegod)

jsb420 · May 26, 2011

Hysteria’s Ascendency
4-6 Level Adventure – LEB

Cast:
1. Braddok the Historian (fourmonos) - male dwarf vestige warlock 5
2. ~~Kellindil Loreweaver (horticulture) - male elf rogue 4~~
3. Quan Reah (johnmeier1) - male elf monk 4
4. Orsik the Small (metavoid) - male goliath runepriest 7
5. ~~Ulrick Stormhammer (Akayonju) - male dwarf paladin 4~~
6. Rikka Pouncequick (pathfinderq1) - female elf druid 7
7.Muzdum Firebelly (Voda Vosa) - male dwarf fighter 6

[sblock=The Story Thus Far...]Baldwin leads the adventurers to a ruined warehouse where he (attempts) to ambush them with his wererat minions, but fails to kill the PCs. Baldwin escapes, sacrificing his own troops to flee.
Next, the heroes enter the sewers and are ambushed again by filthy wererats and their pet otyugh.
Defeating the weremen, the PCs delve deeper into the Cogs beneath Sharn to locate the wererat warren/temple but failed to do so. Instead they found a werecrocodile, Mangore. The heroes found out that Baldwin paid this creature to keep an eye out for them and to kill them on sight.
The PCs must retry the skill challenge to find the warren/temple.
The PCs find the wererat warren during an evil rite to animate an unholy golem to unleash upon the world above. The PCs manage to kill Baldwin and the rest of the wererats and eventually destroy the golem as well.
After the last monster falls, two forms detach from the ceiling, a pair of werebats circle over the heroes, daring them to enter the King's Forest at their own peril, taunting them with their destruction at the hands of his "Wicker-man".
The story continues in Curious & Curiouser...[/sblock]

[sblock=XP Awarded][sblock=Baldwins Ambush]505 XP each
NOTE: no time bonus awarded yet.[/sblock]
[sblock=Sewer Scramble]483 XP each
NOTE: 2 RP was awarded[/sblock]
[sblock=Skill Challenge (Failed)]362 XP each
NOTE: no time bonus awarded.[/sblock]
[sblock=End Game]959 XP each
NOTE: 1 RP was awarded[/sblock]
[sblock=Pooled Treasure] a gold locket (25gp), 175 gp in loose coins (Quan claimed the lady's undergarments), 120 gp, 3 moonstone (100gp each), elixir of dragon breath (fire), 430 gp, gold ring w/jade (250gp), 600gp, a large topaz (500gp), a finely wrought sword (1000gp)[/sblock][/sblock]

Judge: Stonegod

[sblock=Rules]
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OOC:

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-Last, but not least, have fun![/sblock]

It is easy to follow the slower human through the crowded streets. You can tell you are headed towards the poorer, seedier section Cliffside, more commonly known as the Mud Flats. Your travels take you past the dregs of society, those who inhabit the abandoned buildings that line the streets. Prostitutes, vagrants, orphaned children, and the like stare at you, hopelessness reflected in their eyes. Soon you enter an area that still bears the marks of the Last War, more and more ruined buildings dominate the landscape.

”The warehouse is right over there.”, Baldwin says, pointing to a derelict building.
[sblock=Warehouse]

Illumination: Overcast skies, normal light.
Debris: considered difficult terrain (J6:M6; E8:E9; A6:A8; O11

12; P9; P7:R8; V6)
Inner Walls: about 4ft tall, provides partial cover while standing behind; full cover while kneeling behind it.
Outer Walls: crumbling but still sturdy; Climb; Athletics DC 10
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[sblock=Perception DC 14]Glancing around, you notice that there are fewer inhabitants near this warehouse, only a few people wandering around.
[sblock=Perception DC 21]Of the wandering locals, a few are watching your group intently.[/sblock][/sblock]

”This is where Jessup brought me and Prin.”, Baldwin says, stopping before the warehouse. ”They’re all gone. Just yesterday, there was a tent standing right there. Inside there were crates of supplies, even a section that served as a hospital, beds and all. Now there’s nothing.”

On the verge of tears again, he produces the pouch again and hands it to the massive goliath. ”Here, take this and find my daughter!” Straightening his tunic and wiping tears away, he says, ”I’ll only get in the way, so I’ll stay out on the street and wait for you. Maybe I will find the City Guard.

GM:

I’ll need a picture you want for your icon. If you don’t have one, you can use one of these. Look in the sblocks below.

[sblock=Character Pics][sblock=Braddock the Historian]

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[sblock=Kellindel Loreweaver]

–OR–

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[sblock=Quan Reah]

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[sblock=Orsik the Small]

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[sblock=Rikka Pouncequick]

- AND -

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GM:

Roleplay while I gather some stuff

Edited: to add Rikka Pouncequick (pathfinderq1)

stonegod · May 26, 2011

A rat looks up at the party, barks, then scampers off.

OOC:

I'll Judge.

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johnmeier1 · May 26, 2011

Quan listens to the ramblings of Baldwin stoically, then scowls a bit when Orsik is handed the pouch. Let's say we have a look he offers before sauntering forward.

OOC:

Do you want us on the map, if so he can go at I11

[sblock=ministats] Status:

Init: +7 Speed: 7 Perception:21 Insight: 14

AC: 22 NAD:17/19/16 HP: 37/37 Surges: 7/7 Surge Value: 9 AP: 1

Languages: Common, Elven Str:14 Dex:20 Wis:14 Con:10 Int:8 Cha:10

Powers: At-Will: Five Storms, Dragon's Tail, Centered Flurry of Blows, Wild Shape
Encounter: Drunken Monkey, Enduring Champion, Swarming Locusts, Elven Accuracy
Daily: Masterful Spiral, Supreme Flurry, Cobra Strike Ki Focus, Necklace of Keys

[Full Character Sheet LEB

C:Quan Reah (johnmeier1) - ENWorld Living Eberron Wiki] [/sblock]

FourMonos · May 26, 2011

"Oye, hold on there, elf!"

Braddock shifts his craghammer in his hands, the hammer glowing a soft golden glow. He draws his rod with the left hand.

"Don' ye be knowin' this part of Sharn? There be things older than your clan that first called this place home. Wander off at your own peril."

[sblock=ooc] Really, I'm just waiting to make sure everyone is ready to proceed

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[sblock=ministats] Braddock the Historian, level 5 Warlock
Status: None.

Active Vestige: King Elldyr:
Eyes: Next ally to hit target gets a save.
Boon: Ally next to Braddock gains +2 all defenses TENT.

Init: +3 Speed: 5 Perception:12 Insight: 12
AC: 18 NAD: F: 19 R:18 W:15
HP: 52/52 Surges: 11/11 Surge Value: 13 AP: 1
Languages: Dwarven
Str:10 Dex:13 Wis:10 Con:20 Int:16 Cha:10
MBA: +12 vs. AC, 1d10+9

Powers:
At-Will: Eyes of the Vestige, Eldritch Strike, Warlock's Curse
Encounter: Clarion Call, Fortune Binding, Second Wind
Daily: Vestige of Thaxter, Charm of Hearts, Leather Armor of Dark Magesty, Vestige of Xandor

Benefits: +2 defenses against cursed enemies. +1 NAD after using Warlock's curse TENT.
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horticulture · May 27, 2011

OOC:

The left picture you've provided is actually the picture I was going to use for the token, so all's the better.

[sblock=Perception]Perception check to search the environs for anything that might be a clue, and to notice staring chumps. 1d20+10=24[/sblock]
Kellindil feels quite at home with the dregs of society, these forgotten princes. He offers barely perceptible nods here and there, showing those in the dark corners of the streets that they are still remembered. Compassion would be the most apt word to describe how he felt about these people. He had, after all, grown up just like them, dirty and alone; scratching out a living off the refuse of those more fortunate than he - which seemed to be everyone.

Not that he would have any compunction with sticking his blade in any of their backs if it was warranted.

"Watch yourselves," the shady elf states, noting the multitude of eyes so interested in their actions. "It seems we're drawing attention so let us begin our search and be done with it."

[sblock=Stat Block]Kellindil Loreweaver - Male Elf Rogue 4
Init: +7, Passive Percept: 20, Passive Insight: 13
AC: 20, F: 13, R: 20, W: 15, Spd: 7
HP: 38/38, Blood: 19, Surge: 9, Surges left: 6/6
Second Wind: Avail, AP: 1/1, Milestones: 0
Str: 8, Con: 11, Dex: 21, Int: 10, Wis: 12, Cha: 15

Basic Attacks:
:bmelee:

Basic Melee Attack: +5 vs AC – Lifedrinker Longsword +1; 1d8
:ranged:

Ranged Basic Attack: +10 vs AC – Hand Crossbow; 1d6+5

Powers:
Deft Strike, Piercing Strike
Dazing Strike, Elven Accuracy, Low Slash, Tumble
Blinding Barrage, Shadowdance Armor

Misc:

+2 to AC vs. Opportunity Attacks
all non-elf allies within 5 squares gain a +1 to Perception checks
ignore difficult terrain while shifting

Conditions:
Nil[/sblock]

jsb420 · May 27, 2011

[sblock=horticulture]You also see where the ground was disturbed, as if stakes and tent poles once were placed. Lots of footprints and trash, besides the obvious debris from the crumbling building. Nothing looks especially suspicious (besides those watching your group).[/sblock]

MetaVoid · May 27, 2011

Perception (1d20+5=20)

Assuming elf gives that extra +1 altough it's not stated anywhere (and is not included in the roll)

"We are being watched. Probably just cautionary, but still. Few weeks ago there was trouble in one of the ruins much like this. The solution was to look for passage DOWN. That would explain complete lack of trace of many people and some equipment. Rikka, you mentioned you can track?"

johnmeier1 · May 27, 2011

FourMonos said:
"Oye, hold on there, elf!"

The comment startles Quan and he falls forward into the dirt. He quickly stands up and brushes himself off, though his robes look dirtier than ever. He looks around amiably, but then frowns at the denizens looking in their direction. What are YOU looking at?! he taunts.

OOC:

Passive perception beats the DC
Free action: Drop prone
Move action: Stand up
Minor action: Activate Stoneskin Robes for 5 temp hp (not sure how encounter powers work pre-initiative, but I can always reactivate it)

jsb420 · May 27, 2011

GM:

I enlarged the map. Please tell me your locations (coordinates have changed) I have edited my post above to reflect changes.

[sblock=New Map]

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FourMonos · May 27, 2011

[sblock=ooc] [MENTION=6672544]jsb420[/MENTION] The dwarf picture is fine. Thanks for asking. Braddock will be at K-13 unless someone else needs the spot. [/sblock]

[sblock=perception 7] 1d20 +2+1 → [4,2,1] = (7) Roll Lookup . Braddock is blissfully unaware... [/sblock]