[IC] The Protectors of Greensfen (Part II)

[nerdytenor]

OOC: I've been having a field day with the DDI character generator - I've created pdfs of everyone's character sheet here. Feel free to check over your sheets and let me know if I need to make any corrections. I'm just happy to have them all in one place in the same format with the math auto-checked.

"Most of the bandits we've seen were orcs- or something like orcs. I'm not surprised they would avoid a well-populated town like this one- even with just the folk in this inn they would have trouble, and with all those people out in the market you could break a pretty stout bandit gang," Kraegyn rumbled, looking rather casually around the room.

The bartender nods. "Aye, most of our troubles with bandits have been around the roads. We don't have much in the way of a local military. But over the past few months, there's been barely an attack reported."

He leans in a bit closer and adds, "We've had a bit of unofficial help keeping the roads clear from some new folks around town. Not that we asked for the help, but we're not exactly complaining."

"As to the troubles of Greensfen, I'd bet you are right that somebody has it in for that town. They say it is a wizard of some kind- and while most of his servants are orc bandits, they say he has human agents as well..."

"Interesting," the bartender nods. "Very interesting."

So what news of these parts, friend?

"Not so much news as a lack of news. Seen some new folks around, but they seem to keep to themselves. They pay their bills and don't cause no trouble, so I don't ask 'em too many questions, which seems to suit 'em fine. I respect that."


[sblock=Rellek]
As you are conversing with the bartender, you notice out of the corner of your eye that one of the hooded figures talking with Karis has rolled up his sleeve to show her something.
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[sblock=Blay]

"Hey I'm with the bandit-killers too, barkeep! You saw me walk in with these two reptiles didn't you? How about a free refill?" Blay asks, and then turns to the dwarf. "Thanks for letting me borrow it friend, always preferred the wind instruments. Afraid I lost my own a month ago on my way to Greensfen. Heh, what a pit that place is, let me tell you. You been that way recently, heard about it?"

"Greensfen? I heard half the town went mad over there. Truth is I've never been there, and never much fancied a visit. There are more people out here, and I go where the tips go!" he says, and lets out a cheerful chortle.
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[sblock=Karis]

"Never seen him before," Karis responds, keeping her hand near her weapon. "Who's asking?"

The man looks at you and then at Rellek again, and shakes his head. "You've got a talent for getting others to do your bidding, then." The two hooded figures grunt in amusement.

One of the others speaks up - a dragonborn from the sound of it, though you cannot see his face. "Just ask her and be done with it," he says. The other figure nods approvingly.

The human sighs, and addresses you once more. "Are you a member of the Force?" As he asks the question, he rolls his sleeve up his arm, revealing a tatoo - instantly recognizeable as the same pattern found at the orc camp - a figure in the center of a circle surrounded by beasts.
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[covaithe]

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One of the others speaks up - a dragonborn from the sound of it, though you cannot see his face. "Just ask her and be done with it," he says. The other figure nods approvingly.

The human sighs, and addresses you once more. "Are you a member of the Force?" As he asks the question, he rolls his sleeve up his arm, revealing a tatoo - instantly recognizeable as the same pattern found at the orc camp - a figure in the center of a circle surrounded by beasts.

"Well, not yet," Karis smiles at the man, giving her best imitation of the coy little smiles she has seen human barmaids using to catch the attention of young men. "I've only just arrived in town. Tell me about this... Force? How does one join?"

ooc: Not sure which of these is appropriate, so I'll roll both: bluff 13, diplomacy 8. Ah, well, Karis is more the subdue-and-torture type than the seductress type.
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[Arbanax]

He leans in a bit closer and adds, "We've had a bit of unofficial help keeping the roads clear from some new folks around town. Not that we asked for the help, but we're not exactly complaining."

Listening to the Barman and seeking to carry the conversation on, so as to cover his interest in what was going on with Karis, Rellek continued casually...

But tell me, this town has no walls, yet you live within easy reach of the wilds and swamps...how is it that you've remained unscathed these many years without help?

 

[pathfinderq1]

Kraegyn kept listening as Rellek continued to question the bartender, but he also took a quick moment to look around the room once more, noting where each of the others had moved to, and what they seemed to be doing. He had almost forgotten how different things were when you were working with an adventuring company, as opposed to leading a military unit. He would have to get used to several different sets of tactics- it didn't seem like any one person was really leading this group.

 

[nerdytenor]

[sblock=Karis]

"I've only just arrived in town. Tell me about this... Force? How does one join?"

The smile on the young human's face evaporates at Karis's question. "Good evening," he says, ignoring your question, and motioning to the others. The three of them get up from the table and move to another part of the bar, apparently no longer interested in conversation.
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The three hooded figures sitting by Karis move away from her table towards the entryway and sit down, apparently uninterested in her any longer.

But tell me, this town has no walls, yet you live within easy reach of the wilds and swamps...how is it that you've remained unscathed these many years without help?

"I'd never use the word unscathed," the bartender answers. "We've had our fair share of attacks, although the lizardmen mostly keep to their swamps. It's just that attacks have greatly diminished of late."

The volume inside the bar increases until it is positively saturated with chatter. People of every race, sex, and age are entering the bar now, with the market likely closed now due to the fading daylight. The main door swings open as shut as people file and file out. At least two different songs can be heard inside the bar simultaneously, and a few arguments can be heard as well. But on the whole, people seem genuinely merry.

The party atmosphere is instantly shattered when five figures enter the bar - two warforged, tall and metallic, one bearing a glaive, the other a sword and heavy shield, and three humans in plate armor wielding halberds and with crossbows attached to their hips.

"Kill them," the glaive-wielding 'forged says. "Kill them all!" Screams and yells can be heard as the bar gives way to panic. While the warforged leader did not specify a target for his directive, it is clear to Rellek, Kraegyn, and Joshua that he is looking directly at them.

Karis and Blay seem to have escaped their notice, for now.

OOC: Update coming soon!

 

[nerdytenor]

[sblock=Init Rolls]
Karis +5 = 23
joshua +5 = 22
rellek +3 = 22
kraegyn +3 = 17
blay +2 = 16
civilians = 15
warforged captain = 23 (delayed to act with others)
warforged solider = 13
human soldiers = 7

Dang - nice rolls.
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[sblock=Map]

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Map Notes
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Civilians are considered difficult terrain - you can push your way past them, but not finish your movement in their squares.

Stools are difficult terrain.

The center bartender station (the long table) provides cover from ranged attacks on the opposing sides, and concealment if you are prone.

Note the two windows to the adjoining room (two slits) - these provide superior cover if you happen to be on the other side.

Door to the outside is on the east.

Status
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YOUR TURN: Karis (unharmed)
YOUR TURN: Joshua (unharmed)
YOUR TURN: Rellek (unharmed)
YOUR TURN: Kraegyn (unharmed)
YOUR TURN: Blay (unharmed)
Warforged Leader (unharmed)
Warforged Solider (unharmed)
human soldier 1 (unharmed)
human soldier 2 (unharmed)
human soldier 3 (unharmed)

Notes for new (and reminders for old) players
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Whenever a group of PCs are in a contiguous block in the initiative order, those PCs may act in any order within that block. For instance, here, all the PCs get to go first, and as such, they may act in any order. If you want to coordinate with another PC for flanking using delays and such, just say so.

If you have actions that are interrupts (examples - joshua shield, rellek
disruptive strike, cunning bard class feature) and you have a plan for how you intend to use them, you can let me know in advance and I will engage them on your behalf to save time. Otherwise, you can let me know after the fact and we can do some creative re-writing to handle those situations.

If you haven't posted in a over a day (weekends excepted) and we're getting impatient, other players or I may choose actions (but not roleplay) on your behalf.

For rolls, I ask that you always post your attack bonus and targeted defense as well as the total - for example "I attack the bugbear with my sword (+9 vs. AC = 22)". You may use anything you like for rolls on the honor system - even physical dice. Don't cheat - I don't.

Hmm - that's all I can think of for now. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Kraegyn didn't seem particularly surprised by the new arrivals- even as they came through the door, he slid off his stool and reached for his sword. "I'll be back for my drink," he rumbled to the bartender, "but you might want to stay down for a few moments." Then he turned his full attention to the business at hand... "You guys take care of the soldiers!," he bellowed to his companions.

He moved far more quickly than one might expect, given his size and the bulk of his armor. Almost before the 'forged had finished shouting, Kraegyn was right in front of him, swinging his massive sword with the fervor one expected of one of Kord's chosen...

OOC: This is only my second 4e combat, so let me know if I make a mistake.
>Minor action to draw falchion,
>Move action: H6, I6, J6, K6, L5;
>Standard action: Charge to N5 (the minimum 2 squares), melee basic attack at captain (+9 vs. AC= 22, damage 8 if it hits; rolls: Roll Lookup )

 

[covaithe]

Karis pauses for a moment, waiting to see which way her friends go.

ooc: delay for now, but I definitely want to go before the enemies do.

 

[The Digger]

Joshua raised his eyes towards the heavens. “May the Gods preserve us. And all I wanted was a quiet drink”. With one hand clasping his staff the other crooked its fingers towards the human soldiers…

“I suppose the new bloke knows what he’s doing” he muttered to Rellek “SRAIRA DRASIS ISCHYROL!” the words hurt the ear just as the blast hurt the soldier.

At that a blinding flash erupted around the central soldier (K1) and hot shards of force rattled against the armour of the soldiers on either side.

[sblock=OOC]Attack 24 vs Ref vs K1[/sblock][sblock=OOC]
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2014678/
Damage 11 force damage
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2014681/
Attack 19 vs Ref (J1)
Attack 8 vs Ref (L1)
Damage 8 force damage
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2014695/[/sblock]

 

[Arbanax]

“I suppose the new bloke knows what he’s doing” he muttered to Rellek

Rellek Simply grunted he himself unsure of the companions mettle.

[sblock=crunch]

OK NT depending on what happens to the human guards that Joshua attacked...if they fall I am going to move up on the Warforged. If they remain standing then I am readying my bow, and having at them.

So against guards - minor move to withdraw bow and fire Twin strike at whatever guard is remaining...since I am closet I get an extra +1 and I will designate 1 of them my hunters quarry for my other minor (as I won't move if firing across at them)

So target 1 [+1, +5 vDEX= 9]
Target 2 [+1 (?), +5v Dex = 8] Oh the deep joy!!!

If its the case that neither of the guards remain standing then I will withdraw my bow and instead attack the warforged - but if that is the case do you want the above rolls to stand or would you like me to re roll?

Over to you NT

Ab

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Rellek muttered something imperceptible under his breath as both his arrows shot widely of the mark.