The Hunted (DM: IronSky, Judge: ???)

[Voda Vosa]

"That is of no consequence, the demons are dead and the rifts closed. This unnatural menace has been completely obliterated. The Balance is served." replies Earth, with stony zeal. He was barely holding his march after such a tremendous effort, he was not going to answer to the demands of a human.

 

[Neurotic]

"Of course we remembered. I even took it's hands with claws as proof for the guard."


OOC: I'm at work so no time to search the thread, but Illarion got full bag of trophies from silver one

 

[jkason]

OOC: Don't have time to properly update, but did find the link: Illarion takes head and hands

 

[jkason]

Devinihm, wilden druid

Devinihm half-falls to sit on the deck of the ship, exhausted. He nods in the direction of Illarion as the sorcerer produces the gruesome trophy of their time on the island.

"We can prove to the authorities back in the city, too, that this was no cult. Or not the cult they believed it to be," the wilden says.

 

[johnmeier1]

Raijin nods at Devinihm's words. Small satisfaction after seeing those horrors in satisfying the city watch. However as Earth has spoken, much honor was gained at restoring the natural order. He sits and begins to meditate on the way home.

 

[pacdidj]

"Yes, well, we can't have nasty beejums, bogans, and bazzlebaums marauding about now can we," says Auntie Mab, leaning against the ship's rigging, totally exhausted from the long jungle trek. "It would've been nice to recover more of that treasure, though."

"But... maybe we'll get some kind of commendation or civic achievement award back in Daunton that comes with a cash prize!," she speculates, eyes brightening considerably. "Yes, yes, I can just see it now. Mayor Brunt giving us all medals. The founding families shaking our hands. Our names cataloged alongside those of The Five in the great library. Poor little Yenros recovered from his illness. Luran himself putting in an appearance to personally thank-," Mab's reverie is cut off abruptly by Tristram, who nips the old woman's finger to get her attention, and shakes his head, giving his mistress a withering look.

"Oh Tristram, you're such a pessimist. But, you're probably right. Still, wouldn't it be wonderful?," she says, staring wistfully out to sea.

 

[Iron Sky]

Captain Elai roars and grabs the head, knuckles going white as she clutches it, shaking.

First Mate Biggs walks towards her carefully and places a calming hand on the small of her back.

"It's alright, Elai," he says softly.

After several minutes, she finally slumps, handing the head slowly back to Illarion.

"Biggs, make for Daunton," she says, her voice empty as if the fire of rage that had been keeping her going had suddenly burnt out.

"Aye aye," Biggs says. Within minutes, the Adventurer is under sail. Two days later, the ship is back in Daunton.

The group doesn't see Elai the whole time and Biggs spends most of his time directing the crew or taking care of the Captain. As the ship meets the docks, a haggard-looking Elai finally comes out of her cabin.

"You have my gratitude for dispatching that devil that killed Dartanian. I hold to my word - keep anything you got from the island. Go on your way with my thanks. Elera mara'tai val aer." [sblock=Elven]"The winds be at your backs."[/sblock]

GM: The group has returned. If you have any more business left to resolve, now is the time, otherwise, our adventure has come to an end... Edit: just did a quick check and this is the 4rd longest (post-count-wise) adventure in L4W History after Turtledome, Ring of the Fey Lords, and Into the Wild.

 

[Neurotic]

Thanks for the adventure, looking forward to your next one

So, we're now like 8th level and need a bard to sing about famous demon slayer, aye? Luckily, Illarion and Mab can get the rumors going...

 

[jkason]

Devinihm, wilden druid

Devinihm bows his respect to the captain, a sign of both his sympathy at her grief and thanks for her honor.

"I began to think I would not see Daunton again," Devinihm admits with a relieved sigh as the group prepares to depart the ship and re-enter the city. "I did not think I would miss it as I do my mangroves, but this is not true. I missed it very much, all the more for having fought for its safety. My people would not be proud of the fighting, but I feel I am..."

OOC: No other business I can think of. Thanks for the crazy initiation into l4w and 4th edition.

 

[johnmeier1]

Raijin looks reflective most of the voyage, and when they reach Daunton he says few words. I came to this city looking for famous heroes. It seems that they were in plain sight the whole time. He smiles a bit before leaving the group.

OOC: Woot, rewards!

 

[pacdidj]

Before she has time to consider her words, Auntie Mab blurts out, "Ie lema na'aer va a'seeren rast," in reply to the captain.

[sblock=Elven]"And may the winds carry you to peaceful shores."[/sblock]

Clearly unsure of what she has just said, Auntie Mab is crestfallen to see tears streaking down Captain Elai's face. "There, there love," she says, favoring the young captain with a sudden and unexpected hug. "You just have to be strong. Mr. Dartanian is in a better place now, no doubt. Safe journeys to you and your crew."

Walking down the ship's ramp, Mab mutters, "Did you hear that Tristram? I didn't know I could speak Elven. Must be one of my great arcane powers."

As she heads back into town, she catches up to Illarion, and out of sight of the rest of the party greets him with a certain secret handshake. "So, you're one of us, are you?," she asks, pulling back her sleeve to briefly show a small tattoo of a magpie on her wrist. "And a shape-changer to boot? Don't worry dearie, your secrets are safe with me. My you must have some amazing stories to tell. Why, I'd just love to hear them over a cup of tea. How about let's go visit that delightful Hanged Man place? I know Tristram could use a drink after all those days on the water," she says motioning toward the obviously seasick rodent perched on her shoulder.

OOC: Mab's got no special business in town. Thanks for the epic adventure [MENTION=60965]Iron Sky[/MENTION] !

 

[Neurotic]

"I don't know what you're talking about, Auntie. And by your descriptions, I'm better off not seeing those demons we vanquished." says Illarion with slight smile. "Now, would you mind helping a blind elf find the Tavern safely? It's rough with all that jostling crowd around the place. But first, we should go to Gray residence and inform them about the deed. Right after I eat something that's not fish and clean up property."

OOC: Illarion would go to Grays to inform them about vengeance enacted.

Also, isn't it strange that changelings don't get additional language like most other races (or even selection of any one like half elves)

 

[Iron Sky]

With that, the group heads back on their ways, perhaps meandering by Daunton's rare-goods markets where strange and wondrous things might be bought and sold before arriving yet again at the Hanged Man.

It has been a little more than a week since the group left and yet it feels... different. The usual rough-and-tumble group of adventurers, mercenaries, heroes, and scum are there, but after the darkness the party has faced and fought and sealed away, it seems like an oasis of life and liveliness.

Until next time...

[sblock=Treasure]Island Incursion Skill Challenge Treasure(6 PCs):
120gp

Final Chamber Combat Loot(4 PCs)
1220gp
+2 Distance Dagger(Level 6) Mab
Demon-Hunter's Boon(Legendary) All
[sblock=Demon-Hunter's Boon]Property: 19-20 crit range on attacks against demons.
Property: Gain +1 to all skill checks made to notice, avoid, or disarm traps. Gain +1 to all defenses against trap attacks.
Power: Variable Resistance(Free Action, when you take Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage * Daily) Gain resist 5 against that damage type until the end of the encounter.[/sblock]

Moderate Trap Room(4 PCs)
460gp
Bracers of Defense(Level 7) Raijin

Simple Trap Room(4 PCs)
Summoned Hide Armor +2(level 6) Devinihm
Amulet of Life +1(level 5) Illarion

Time GP:
Xander: January 26 to March 11 = 44 days
Earth: January 26 to April 7 = 71 days + April 29 to May 19 = 91 days
Others: January 26th to May 19 = 113 days

Earth(Level 8): 91/365 * 7596gp = 1894gp
Raijin(Level 5): 113/365 * 2796gp = 866gp
Mab(Level 4): 113/365 * 2100gp = 651gp
Illarion and Devinihm(Level 3): 113/365 * 1524gp = 472gp
Xander(Level 3): 44/365 * 1524gp = 184gp

Totals:
Earth: 2014gp, Demonhunter's Boon
Raijin: 1406gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Bracers of Defense(Level 7)
Mab: 1191gp, Demonhunter's Boon, +2 Distance Dagger(Level 6)
Illarion: 1012gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Amulet of Life +1(level 5)
Devinihm: 1012gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Summoned Hide Armor +2(level 6)
Xander: 304gp[/sblock]

[sblock=XP]Skill Challenges:
Island Incursion: Level 4, 3 Round Composite Skill Challenge: 6 PCs x 44xp x 3 rounds) = 792xp

Moderate Trap Room(4 PCs): Level 4, Complexity 2 Skill Challenge: 175xp x 2 = 350xp

Simple Trap Room(4 PCs): Level 4, Complexity 1 Skill Challenge: 175xp = 175xp

Combats:
Demon Rifts(6 PCs)
2 x Horned Demon(Level 5 Elite Brute(Leader), 400xp) = 800xp
4 x Spinetail Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38xp) = 722xp
19 x Hunter Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38 xp) = 152xp
Total: 1674xp

Final Chamber(4 PCs)
1 x Silver Demon(Level 5 Elite Brute, 400xp) = 400xp
1 x Voidwalker(Level 5 Elite Controller(Leader), 400xp) = 400xp
21 x Hunter Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38xp) = 798xp
Total: 1598xp

Quests:
Demon Rifts Combat - Large Rift closed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Demon Rifts Combat - Small Rifts closed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Final Chamber Combat - Red Spheres destroyed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Hunters eliminated(Major Quest, 875xp) = 875xp

Sub-totals:6PCs: 2816xp x 2 = 5632xp / 6 = 939xp
5PCs(All but Xander): 875xp x 2 = 1750xp / 5 = 525xp plus above
4PCs(All but Xander and Earth): 2298xp x 2 = 4596xp / 4 = 1149xp plus above

Time XP
Earth(Level 8): 91/365 * 3504gp = 874xp
Raijin(Level 5): 113/365 * 2004gp = 621xp
Mab(Level 4): 113/365 * 1752gp = 543xp
Illarion and Devinihm(Level 3): 113/365 * 1500xp = 465xp
Xander(Level 3): 44/365 * 1500xp = 181xp

Grand Totals:
Earth: 2338xp
Raijin: 3234xp
Mab: 3156xp
Illarion and Devinihm: 3078xp
Xander: 1120xp[/sblock]

[sblock=DM Credits]3.75 months x 2 DMC/month = 7.5 = 8 DM Credits[/sblock]

GM: Note: I ran Earth for 9 of the 10 rounds in the final combat. Because of that, I didn't include him in the XP/Treasure/Time XP for it.

 

[Voda Vosa]

OOC: Thanks for a great adventure! Too bad I was swamped with work in the last part, I really enjoyed it!

 

[renau1g]

With that, the group heads back on their ways, perhaps meandering by Daunton's rare-goods markets where strange and wondrous things might be bought and sold before arriving yet again at the Hanged Man.

It has been a little more than a week since the group left and yet it feels... different. The usual rough-and-tumble group of adventurers, mercenaries, heroes, and scum are there, but after the darkness the party has faced and fought and sealed away, it seems like an oasis of life and liveliness.

Until next time...

[sblock=Treasure]Island Incursion Skill Challenge Treasure(6 PCs):
120gp

Final Chamber Combat Loot(4 PCs)
1220gp
+2 Distance Dagger(Level 6) Mab
Demon-Hunter's Boon(Legendary) All
[sblock=Demon-Hunter's Boon]Property: 19-20 crit range on attacks against demons.
Property: Gain +1 to all skill checks made to notice, avoid, or disarm traps. Gain +1 to all defenses against trap attacks.
Power: Variable Resistance(Free Action, when you take Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage * Daily) Gain resist 5 against that damage type until the end of the encounter.[/sblock]

Moderate Trap Room(4 PCs)
460gp
Bracers of Defense(Level 7) Raijin

Simple Trap Room(4 PCs)
Summoned Hide Armor +2(level 6) Devinihm
Amulet of Life +1(level 5) Illarion

Time GP:
Xander: January 26 to March 11 = 44 days
Earth: January 26 to April 7 = 71 days + April 29 to May 19 = 91 days
Others: January 26th to May 19 = 113 days

Earth(Level 8): 91/365 * 7596gp = 1894gp
Raijin(Level 5): 113/365 * 2796gp = 866gp
Mab(Level 4): 113/365 * 2100gp = 651gp
Illarion and Devinihm(Level 3): 113/365 * 1524gp = 472gp
Xander(Level 3): 44/365 * 1524gp = 184gp

Totals:
Earth: 2014gp, Demonhunter's Boon
Raijin: 1406gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Bracers of Defense(Level 7)
Mab: 1191gp, Demonhunter's Boon, +2 Distance Dagger(Level 6)
Illarion: 1012gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Amulet of Life +1(level 5)
Devinihm: 1012gp, Demonhunter's Boon, Summoned Hide Armor +2(level 6)
Xander: 304gp[/sblock]

[sblock=XP]Skill Challenges:
Island Incursion: Level 4, 3 Round Composite Skill Challenge: 6 PCs x 44xp x 3 rounds) = 792xp

Moderate Trap Room(4 PCs): Level 4, Complexity 2 Skill Challenge: 175xp x 2 = 350xp

Simple Trap Room(4 PCs): Level 4, Complexity 1 Skill Challenge: 175xp = 175xp

Combats:
Demon Rifts(6 PCs)
2 x Horned Demon(Level 5 Elite Brute(Leader), 400xp) = 800xp
4 x Spinetail Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38xp) = 722xp
19 x Hunter Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38 xp) = 152xp
Total: 1674xp

Final Chamber(4 PCs)
1 x Silver Demon(Level 5 Elite Brute, 400xp) = 400xp
1 x Voidwalker(Level 5 Elite Controller(Leader), 400xp) = 400xp
21 x Hunter Demonlings(Level 3 Skirmisher Minion, 38xp) = 798xp
Total: 1598xp

Quests:
Demon Rifts Combat - Large Rift closed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Demon Rifts Combat - Small Rifts closed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Final Chamber Combat - Red Spheres destroyed(Minor Quest, 175xp) = 175xp
Hunters eliminated(Major Quest, 875xp) = 875xp

Sub-totals:6PCs: 2816xp x 2 = 5632xp / 6 = 939xp
5PCs(All but Xander): 875xp x 2 = 1750xp / 5 = 525xp plus above
4PCs(All but Xander and Earth): 2298xp x 2 = 4596xp / 4 = 1149xp plus above

Time XP
Earth(Level 8): 91/365 * 3504gp = 874xp
Raijin(Level 5): 113/365 * 2004gp = 621xp
Mab(Level 4): 113/365 * 1752gp = 543xp
Illarion and Devinihm(Level 3): 113/365 * 1500xp = 465xp
Xander(Level 3): 44/365 * 1500xp = 181xp

Grand Totals:
Earth: 2338xp
Raijin: 3234xp
Mab: 3156xp
Illarion and Devinihm: 3078xp
Xander: 1120xp[/sblock]

[sblock=DM Credits]3.75 months x 2 DMC/month = 7.5 = 8 DM Credits[/sblock]

GM: Note: I ran Earth for 9 of the 10 rounds in the final combat. Because of that, I didn't include him in the XP/Treasure/Time XP for it.

OOC: Approved. Well done IS, now off to kill Phoenix

 

[Iron Sky]

GM: I was going to give you an xp for judging, but thanks to that comment, you don't get one! Kidding, just have to spread them around more.