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[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1.

Posted by David FoxfireFor group 0
David Foxfire
GM, 384 posts
Wed 1 Feb 2017
at 10:03
  • msg #1

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Campaign Start

Day 1, Morning

The Scorecard:


Name            XP Score    Level   Act PTs
Chestnut        0           1       1
Jamies Hill     0           1       1
Meiou           0           1       1
Mittens         0           1       1


Plot Card:  The Requisite LFG Post:
quote:
I am Justin Mercurial and I am in need of assistance.

My father, the Burgomaster of the village of Parnast, has passed away and his position is willed to me. However, banditry has become rampant in the vicinity. I ask that you join me in dealing with this threat and assist me in restoring the village after my father’s death.

I will pay 10 Gold up front for expenses, 100 Gold for the completion of the job, and the opportunity for you to stay in the village as a residence.

Meet me as soon as you can at the Crossed Axes Inn. Breakfast will be provided before departure.

Justin Mercurial and Darcy Ambergail


When you arrive at the Inn in question (In Roll 20), you find out that the people you're trying to meet are being accosted by a quartet of bandits (Using the standard Stat Block found in the Monster Manual, p.343:  AC is 12, 11 Hit Points, Attacks with Scimitar and Light Crossbow)

It is time for the most famous words in all of RPGs:  Players, Roll for Initative!
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:48, Wed 01 Feb 2017.
James Hill
player, 6 posts
Wed 1 Feb 2017
at 12:56
  • msg #2

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

OOC: Let's see how much a difference having a +1 modifier to initiative for once makes!  *Promptly rolls a 3 total* welp.
Mittens
player, 17 posts
Wed 1 Feb 2017
at 18:59
  • msg #3

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"This looks like the place!" a cat-like adventurer had proclaimed outside the building with a Crossed Axes sign as she dismounted her warhorse.

Her red wizard outfit looked just about as suited for a duel as for casting spells. ( Similar to this: https://cdna.artstation.com/p/...izard.jpg?1421058302  only with a symmetrical cape and a more cavalier hat like so: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pini...52bc1aeebc9dd21e.png )

"I'm sooo hungry," one of the children following her and the kender bard around complained.

The horse whinnied and nodded in agreement.  Mits chuckles.  "They did say free breakfast.  Let's go in and get some noms!"

The horse is led to a watering trough and the Mits steps inside.

"Look!" one of the little orbs of light floating around the mage exclaims when the bandits come into view

"Eeep!" the children exclaim, rushing back outside.

Mittens' left sock puppet addresses her.  "You think they're the boring type who surrender when clearly out-classed?  I sure hope not!"

(The right sock puppet mumbles something, but has a staff in it's "mouth" )

Mits points her staff dramatically and proclaims in a heroic tone, "Bandits!  If it be a fight that your stomachs are yearning for why, Mittens is the chef for you all!  And she will beat the four of you heartily!"

Then she began to twirl her staff right merrily.  Which somehow looked like a two-headed sock puppet dragon trading noms on a stick.

(( 6 Init. ))
meiou
player, 156 posts
Wed 1 Feb 2017
at 19:16
  • msg #4

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Popping out of the kitchen munching on a small meat pie was the rabbitfolk. "Whats all the racket out here? Bandits...Really? REALLY?! I would like you to leave now before I have to hurt you for trying this on my turf boys." He said as he hopped the counter revealing himself fully to them. He dressed in a black tunic with red trim and black leather pants and boots a shiny gold bracelet on his wrist. 


(init 12)
Chestnut
player, 3 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Thu 2 Feb 2017
at 02:32
  • msg #5

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

One child stays inside the inn. A little elf boy... well he is actually a kender, but he looks so much like an elf child that the only clue he might not be is the fact he stays for combat and is about to break out some musical magic.

Chestnut loves Mittens. "I love you, Mittens."

He is also very open and honest, it seems. XD And to further make people think he's just some kid, he has the voice of a little boy too.

The little guy pulls out a violin made of platinum with gold strings, unsheathes his rapier and begins playing the violin using his rapier as a violin bow. He starts playing a tune...

Chestnut adds, "I'd listen to the pretty kitty and the cutie bunny if I were you. Just curious: What is it you guys want anyway?"

Rather suddenly, it sounds like more than just his violin emits from him as his violin is accompanied magically by backup music!*


*Here is the tune he is playing. The accompaniment mentioned in the post kicks in on the 20th second of the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-TUufvK0gU

Since the class feature "Bardic Performance" doesn't exist in 5e, I count this entire post as flavor and so can happen even if my turn hasn't come up yet.

(Init: 10)
David Foxfire
GM, 391 posts
Sat 4 Feb 2017
at 06:59
  • msg #6

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

A young man with brown hair, a stubble beard, and goggles wearing leather armor, rugged clothes, and a brown apron stands back to back with a blond woman wearing a full body suit of chain mail under a cleric's tabard.

"Now listen, guys,"
the young man said. "I don't want any trouble, I just want to get back home to Parnast.  You want me to buy you some drinks."

"The only thing we want to drink, Justin,"
one of the Bandits answered, "is your blood off or your skull, and Parnast is Our Home now.  You get back to that island Wonderland where you belong, boy!"

"These guys mean business, Justin," the cleric said, "but the Dragons have graced us with some assistance."

With the Initiatives rolled, here is the order:
Meiou, Bandit 4, Chestnut, Bandit 1, Mittens, Bandit 2, James Hill, Bandit 3, {Justin + Darcy}
Justin and Darcy always share Initiative 0 due to being allies.

Meiou, you're up.
meiou
player, 161 posts
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 20:07
  • msg #7

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit twitched at being flat out ignored by these idiots.He rushed forward pocketing his pie for later drawing his sword in the process and furiously cuts into bandit 2. " I WARNED YOU!" The rabbit growls the best he can. " and so help you if you make a hasenpfeffer remark I will friggin kill you."

( atk roll:18  dmg:9 on bandit 2 )
David Foxfire
GM, 394 posts
Mon 6 Feb 2017
at 21:13
  • msg #8

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

In reply to meiou (msg # 7):

"You deal with Hasenpheffer there,"
Bandit 4 responds, "I'll go after the boy's girlfriend here."  He managed to poke his rapier through the cleric's chain mail, dealing a hit.

quote:
Bandit 4 attacks Darcy with a 19, hitting for 3 points of damage.


As the cleric cries out, so does the young man, "Darcy!  That's it, do what you want with me, but Darcy's off limits!"

quote:
Chestnut is up.

Chestnut
player, 4 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 8 Feb 2017
at 04:47
  • msg #9

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

To the blood-drinking comment, Chestnut says, "That sounds unsanitary."

Chestnut is lightly conflicted. On one hand, it is the right of a man to stand up for his girl. On the other hand, it is Meiou's right to kill evil men who talk about him like he is a dish. On the other other hand, Chestnut is also ticked off at a man who would stab a lady just for being the girlfriend of the one you are actually after.

Still, there is a badguy right in front of Chestnut's buddy Meiou and he will not allow this guy to survive long enough to retaliate.

With a burst of speed, Chestnut hurries over to Meiou's side and runs the enemy through with his rapier (killing him), not missing a beat for the tune he was playing, and then resumes the music. "The bunch of you don't equal half the man your mom was." he comments to the enemies.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:48, Wed 08 Feb 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 399 posts
Thu 9 Feb 2017
at 21:05
  • msg #10

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

In reply to Chestnut (msg # 9):

Bandit 1, seeing his partner felled by Chestnut, turns his scimitar onto the Kender.

quote:
Attacks with a 16, and hits for a paltry 2 Slashing.


quote:
Mittens is up.

Mittens
player, 25 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 06:14
  • msg #11

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mits was so flabbergasted by the stupid crazy bandits, that she lost herself for most of the round.  https://birdsongmag.files.word...et_2_small.jpg?w=450  But Chestnut's insult forces a laugh out of her, and she's back in business!  The eager adventurer jumps from bar stool to bar stool to get past the brave men taking the front...

"Oh it's a drink of blood you all are wanting?!  Enjoy!"

With a fancy staff twirl, swing, and loud CRACK! Mits thwaps the third bandit soundly on the head, forcing him to bite his own tongue!

Her left sock puppet rears its' head and readies a terrible joke should any of the bandits attack Mittens.  https://hydra-media.cursecdn.c...e06a9c04573cc32548c3

(( Bandit 3 takes 5 bludgeoning damage.  If the bandits manage to get past Mittens' 17AC, she'll cast shield as a reaction for an effective 22AC total. ))
This message was last edited by the player at 06:37, Fri 10 Feb 2017.
James Hill
player, 11 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 07:04
  • msg #12

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  As dramatic declarations and flashy actions ensure around him, the second lowest rolled initiative in the room finally ticks over.

  "I'm not exactly paid by the hour to keep the rabbit out of trouble these days.  But preventing your friends from being stabbed as much as possible is kind of habit forming."

  A 'paltry 2 slashing' is still pretty significant, given how some of his acquaintances don't even have the luxury of double digit health yet.  So comparatively plain James takes offense to this.

  The guy that calling a 'knight' would be overly generous walks over, and swings his maul in an overhand arc that spares the furniture, if not the bandit's bone structure.  Fatally flattening the bandit that hurt Chestnut with the practical consideration of leaving all the bleeding an internal variety.

  Showy? No.  Makes life easier for the poor tavern staff later? Yes.

  "If the dragons want credit for our arrival lady, they can come here to say it themselves." Now, actual acts of a Dragon oriented cleric like Darcy? Worth qualifying by proxy.  But the Dragons hardly need to steal credit where not due for everyone to remain impressed by them.

OOC: Hit vs Bandit 1. Lucky double 6's 17 DMG, so no more Bandit 1.  Then I remember that'd one-shot myself even with damage resists with Level 1 Hitpoints, and I feel less impressed with myself.

Bandit 3, then Justin/Darcy next

This message was last edited by the player at 07:55, Fri 10 Feb 2017.
Mittens
player, 26 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 07:19
  • msg #13

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Also convenient for being able to fit the bandit in the discount coffin!

https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowre...flat-mban517_low.jpg
David Foxfire
GM, 400 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 08:10
  • msg #14

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Even with the Shield, Bandit 3's attack falls short.

Bandit 3 Misses with an 11

With a couple silent curses at the bandits for ruining a decent continental breakfast, Justin draws his Short Sword and swipes at Bandit 4.

Hits with a 14, delivering 5 Slashing

Darcy uses a Healing Word to tend to her wounds...

Healing Word: 9 Points of Healing

...Then swings at the Bandit who stabbed at her with her Mace.

Hits with a 19, delivering 5 Bludgeoning

Meiou is up
meiou
player, 170 posts
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 22:30
  • msg #15

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit moved swiftly over the dead body and between companions to a good spot using the command words to activate his bracelet exchanging his sword for his crossbow he took careful aim. "HEY BANDIT GUESS WHAT!?" as the bandit turned to face him from Darcy he fired the bolt hitting him square in the chest. " Oh wait guess you can't. Maybe in the next life you don't call me hassenphafer."

He carefully takes this opportunity to reload his crossbow asking for cover from the others as he does.

(  7 piercing dmg to 4 killing him. Just shows you don't call him food :p )
This message was last edited by the player at 22:38, Fri 10 Feb 2017.
Chestnut
player, 5 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Fri 10 Feb 2017
at 22:57
  • msg #16

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

OOC: With #4 dead, that means Chestnut is up!

Chestnut reads Meiou's cue and immediately puts himself between Meiou and bandit 3. Then stabs the guy, downing him. "I... um... OK? I was hoping we could take one alive to track down their boss." He takes a quick glance around. "Everyone OK?" apparently the adrenaline has caused him to forget he is the only one currently wounded.

(10 piercing dmg to bandit 3, ends the combat)
James Hill
player, 12 posts
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 00:16
  • msg #17

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "I'd feel the slightest bit embarrassed about that, if you weren't the one to finish off the last guy."  So thanks for absolving James of combat guilt, Chestnut.  "Also, you're still stabbed, so only most of us are okay."

  Now... Would it be rude, or entirely justified to already ask for a pay raise?... Probably both.

  "We're still getting breakfast out of this, right?"
Mittens
player, 27 posts
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 05:38
  • msg #18

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mittens lips the word, "hassenphafer," as if silently practicing the pronunciation.

She strikes a super hero pose and grins.  "Well fought, everyone!  You were all super fantastic!"

Her left sock puppet adds, "The PANDA was fantastic as well!"

The right sock puppet comments, "Mittens loves you too, Chestnut.  And yes.  We're hungry."

One of the dancing lights following her lets the children know that the badguys are smushed.  Probably best to stay outside till the mess is cleaned up.
David Foxfire
GM, 405 posts
Sat 11 Feb 2017
at 21:39
  • msg #19

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Even though the knick Chestnut suffered isn't anything the Kender haven't experienced before, it didn't stop the Cleric to go into Mother mode.  "Oh my goodness, even with your bravery...let me take care of that."  She pulls out a healing kit to bind Chestnut's wound, healing him back to the maximum.  "I'm Darcy, and this is my BFF, Justin.  I'll take care of that knick you got."

As she's doing this, Justin just sighed and nodded for the waiters to start dragging the bodies away.  "Thanks for the save, folks.  Feel free to order anything for breakfast, my tab."  He then smiled.  "I take it you've come here because of my Looking For Group flier.  Name's Justin Mercurial, soon to be Burgomaster of a village that currently needs rescuing."
meiou
player, 173 posts
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 06:09
  • msg #20

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

" No idea bout this flyer. Pipkin Ducain sent me to clear his debt. " he sighs saying the command word as his weapons vanish and he takes out one of the pies he nicked from the kitchen and bites into it.
Chestnut
player, 7 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 06:29
  • msg #21

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut looks up and over at James Hill. "It's not our fault they fell like flies struck by a tornado." He then asides to Mittens. "It's a type of food made from rabbit meat. Very uncool for that man to have called Meiou that. And right after Meiou had juuuust warned him. Some people got to learn the hard way."

Chestnut gives Darcy the biggest cute-little-kid doe-eyed smile he can. "Thanks! You sure are nice, Darcy! Pleasure to meet you and your BFF Justin. My name is Chestnut. The rad red rabbit who just spoke is Meiou. The pretty panda and sock puppet extraordinaire is Mittens. And the gallant guy in polished plate is James."

Even if James doesn't polish his plate, guess what? Kender like shiny things, so it gets polished one way or another.

Chestnut goes for a sweeping bow once he can. "Thanks for covering the breakfast tab. I shall very much enjoy eating alongside you two."

A side-hug to Mittens before sitting down, though, as he is just oh so pleased Mittens returned the words of love.
James Hill
player, 12 posts
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 06:53
  • msg #22

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  Now there's a staff used to it's customers not leaving their problems indoors if James ever saw one.  He's less sure about the 'gallant' thing, the frivolous spending on CHA fighter is in another thread.  He's the frivolous spending on WIS fighter.

  "Hopefully he won't need reminders about the rest of the poster, Chestnut."  Though he gets the feeling it will be of the unintentional variety if they honestly seem to forget it's not generosity when you owe somebody it in the first place.

  That (not) said, he doubts it will put much of a dent in Meiou's debt either.  "So, Justin.  What's got people walking this far to stab you over this town you want back?" James assumes they walked, because otherwise that would mean free horses and dead bandits just wouldn't be that considerate.

  ...Wait a minute, nobody got a chance to loot the bandi- Eh, let the bar staff keep em.  They can use the bandit's pocket change to pay for the cleanup.  But it does give him a bad sense of Dejavu.
This message was last updated by the player at 06:53, Sun 12 Feb 2017.
Mittens
player, 28 posts
Sun 12 Feb 2017
at 07:16
  • msg #23

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mits ohs at Chestnut's explanation.

"Thanks for patching up Chestnut, Darcy!"

Too bad this isn't a Star Wars setting, or Mits could comment about Darc Vader.  "No, Luke.  I am your BFF!"

"This flier," Mittens says to Meiou, pointing with one sock puppet, and holding the flier in the other, "Yes, Justin.  You presume correctly.  I'd like a HUGE pile of bacon and eggs.  Enough to feed half a dozen mouths."

She nods to James's question.  "Right?!  And other question.  How come they're so guano crazy?!"

The dancing lights note the staff taking out the bodies.  "Eeew!  Blood smears on the floor!"

"Well don't just 'ew.'  Help clean it up!"

"Sounds too much like work."

Mits smiles, does a little dance, and spews magical "dragon fire" from her sock puppet across some of the blood, cleaning it up!

"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.  You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game!  Now you try!"

The dancing lights giggle and dance about the blood smears, making them disappear.  How did she snap her fingers while wearing a sock puppet?  She didn't.  That was the puppet breaking it's own jaw.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:17, Sun 12 Feb 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 407 posts
Tue 14 Feb 2017
at 16:12
  • msg #24

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Justin just groans when he hears Meiou's explanation.  "Stewfixings sent an alternate?"  He shook his head.  "Meiou, you better not suck."

"Oh, go easy on the rabbit, Justin," Darcy said while finishing patching the cute and personable Kender.1  "I'm sure that Meiou's got his own misgivings.  Besides, you know how Pippkin Ducaine can get at times."  She then gave Chestnut a hug, thinking him as too cute.  "You are quite welcome."

"Don't I know it," Justin said, "He's got that debt because he tried to put you into his harem.  If the guards weren't there to hold me back..." Another sigh.  He goes back to the task at hand, while wrenches break out the mops for the blood stains.  "They were from the Redbands Gang, a bunch of bandits who overran my hometown, killing off my father."  He showed less sadness than base irritation. "In the middle of my Final Exams without me knowing!"  He reaches for a mug fo tea and quaffs it.

Darcy just looked and blinked at what Mittens has done.  "This adventure's going to be interesting, Justin."

1 Remind me to put up a Kender race in my wiki.
meiou
player, 176 posts
Tue 14 Feb 2017
at 16:23
  • msg #25

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

" Hey you knew the risk of calling in debt tokens with him when he tried to collect Darcy here. I keep hoping some day his wiggling out of a debt will backfire. " the rabbit said as he munched on his food. He asked one of the wenches for a cup of coffee as he took his seat. Ofcourse after what he said Justin would realize he hadn't seen Meiou there so one had to wonder how the rabbit knew about what went down.
Chestnut
player, 8 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 04:51
  • msg #26

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut enjoys the hug muchly and hugs back while petting Darcy's back before letting go. Upon hearing about Darcy nearly winding up in someone's harem, Chestnut says, "My gosh, Darcy... I hope you didn't have too hard of a time with that..."

He looks at Mittens. "As always, you astonish and entertain, my playful panda."

Chestnut looks from Justin to Meiou and back. "I'm... going to assume you and Meiou are buddies, seeing as the last guy to joke about stew in that way wound up dead. Speaking of, don't forget Meiou here is the one who killed the dirtbag that hurt your beautiful friend Darcy. You've apparently had a rough time and I get the feeling I don't fully understand your relationship with the best bunny I know, but I'd feel a lot better personally if you were to apologize to Meiou." that last part is said with a humble tone. It is clear Chestnut isn't being demanding, but simply letting his feelings on the matter be known.

Chestnut then goes to pull a seat for Mittens and one for Darcy before permitting himself to sit, much less order. Though he is quite anxious to get to ordering food. Kender are a kind of halfling, after all. ;) Still, as he does, he looks at James. "The rest of the poster?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:52, Wed 15 Feb 2017.
James Hill
player, 12 posts
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 05:01
  • msg #27

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  James is as usual, thankful he can roll his eyes without anyone seeing.  Dead daddy or no dead daddy, you don't react to someone helping you out (and doing a much, much better job than Justin) with 'hope they don't suck'.  He's got higher hopes for Darcy, but alas she's not the one running this job.

  "Well Mittens, that's actually pretty standard bandit idiocy.  So crazy would be an insult to actual crazy people." Like, you know... Probably Mittens?  Or would she qualify more as Eccentric?

  "Yes Chestnut, the rest of the poster.  Thanks for applying tact were I don't think I'd have managed so well, by the way."

OOC: Many months later, Justin hangs from a cliff with James looking down at them.
"But James, WHY!?"  The knight pulls out an old scrap of paper, and points at claims unfulfilled.

I will pay 10 gold up front

"...Seriously!?"  "Gotta start somewhere turning 'Lawful Evil'."

This message was last updated by the player at 05:01, Wed 15 Feb 2017.
Mittens
player, 30 posts
Wed 15 Feb 2017
at 05:36
  • msg #28

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mittens gives a flourishing bow to Chestnut's compliment and takes the offered seat.

She's beginning to wonder who's more insane.  ...As she hassles the wrenches with conjured wenches.  http://i.imgur.com/P2ZnLMu.gif  But due to the nature of prestidigitation, they don't hurt.

"'Something something something Turd Muffin who forces women into harem who needs killed'  Where do I find this Pipkin character and how much do you want me to pay you to have him killed?"

Mittens' right sock puppet corrects, "Don't you mean to ask, 'How much will you pay me to have him killed?'"

Mits blinks.  "Uh... right!  Right.  Totally what I meant."

The left sock puppet warns, "The panda is coming!
So hide under your beds!
The panda is coming!
She'll rip your ass to shreds!

Mits then looks over to James, "If that's standard idiocy, the bandits in my country must have been geniuses."

The dancing lights head outside and let the children know that it's ok to come in.  They cheer and enter!  The warhorse lets himself in too.

https://img.ifcdn.com/images/e...aad6d1f5d7c943_1.jpg
http://srwog.velv.net/mecha_images/gunleon.png
This message was last edited by the player at 05:43, Wed 15 Feb 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 411 posts
Sat 18 Feb 2017
at 00:50
  • msg #29

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Sorry about that, Meiou, I know you did well." Justin said as he patted the rabbit who rescued his girlfriend.  "As I just said, I'm under a lot of stress.  First having to deal with Pippkin Ducaine when I should be cramming for finals and then this."

"He'll feel and act a lot better once the Redbands are taken out of town," Darcy said once she stopped giggling at the red panda.  "And if that list of stressors isn't enough, we would've had a third with us.  Karl Kinderforge, a dwarf.  He's been our friend while we were in the Island Kingdoms, but as you know how dwarves get, he ran off in front of us.  He wanted to make sure there wasn't any more nasty surprises."

"That wasn't all, Darcy," Justin said.  "I heard that he had a map that he wanted to investigate further.  If I didn't have my own problems, I would've been more interested in that map of his."

"But then again, he did state that he didn't want to bother us with it; claimed that it could be nothing."

"Won't stop him from going on his tangent, Darcy.  We know how dwarves can get."


Darcy sighed and patted Justin's shoulder.  She then turned to the party.  "He's not too far off ahead of us.  I'm sure we'll catch up with him once we get going."
meiou
player, 186 posts
Fri 24 Feb 2017
at 21:45
  • msg #30

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

" Dont worry about it. Dealing with Pip can stress out even a druid or cleric. " said the rabbit as he looked around for something to drink with his meat pie.
Chestnut
player, 10 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 01:59
  • msg #31

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut gives a bow to Justin. "...thank you kindly, sir." He glances at James. "Sure. No problem. Hand me the poster so I can read it over and see what you're talking about?"

Chestnut just thinks Mittens is fun. But if she IS crazy, Chestnut is pretty sure that Mittens is crazy like a fox.

Having ordered his second breakfast (why would he travel to the meetup on an empty stomach?), Chestnut says, "Don't worry, Mittens. We'll all take a crack at this odd criminal once we've dealt with the more deadly threat Justin is talking about. Whoever Pippkin is, his victims will at least live. These Redband scumbags mean to kill. Speaking of... is it only you they are after, Justin? Or do they have others to kill in order to meet their goal?"

Chestnut is already liking this Karl guy, but he also smells "rescue the dwarf" in that tidbit.

Chestnut also is sure to slide a glass of water to Meiou so he at least has something to drink until his order arrives.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:00, Sat 25 Feb 2017.
James Hill
player, 13 posts
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 02:14
  • msg #32

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  As usual, James enjoys the mixed blessing of being the most boring named person in the room.  He's still waiting for those kids who hang around mittens to devour someone like a swarm of piranha does to a wildly out of place bear.

  He hands over a spare plot hook poster to Chestnut, and says to Justin "Are you expecting to have no time to read on the trip, or are you just dealing with an establishment too cut rate for your father being murdered to warrant a change of dates on your test?" Then again, it is a fantasy setting.  So a curriculum that could be altered every time fallen family members needed to be avenged or similar circumstances would probably mean nothing gets done.

  Even before considering adventuring academic professors flouncing off themselves in the middle of a semester.
Mittens
player, 31 posts
Sat 25 Feb 2017
at 07:20
  • msg #33

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The children smile to see Darcy giggling and want to be let in on the joke.  "What's so funny?  What'd we miss?"

The warhorse navigates carefully around chairs and tables before taking up position beside his master.  Mits offers him a pancake which he rapidly devours with a straight face.  (( https://youtu.be/UZ063SJ4eSE?t=11s ))

"Mittens is glad she has a Chestnut to help keep her priorities straight.  But after we're done making skip ropes out of bandit entrails, I daresay this Pipkin character will likely wish I merely did to him as I did the bandits."

The youngest of the kids asks an older one, "What's 'entrails?'"  To which, the older kid shrugs.

"And yes, I know how dwarves can get: anywhere from backbiting, greedy villains to the most noble and stalwart of heroes.  Glad you've befriended one apparently on the nicer end of the spectrum.  I don't charge extra for rescue as part of slaying bandits.  Just don't ex...pect..."

"Mits brain is finally catching up to the part where they said, 'once we get going,'" her right sock puppet explains.

Mits, the horse, and the kids all gawk at Darcy and Justin in slack-jaw, awed silence.

"They've never experienced quest givers going along on the quest."
This message was last edited by the player at 07:22, Sat 25 Feb 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 418 posts
Sun 26 Feb 2017
at 00:40
  • msg #34

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Fortunately for Justin, he heard James' question to pry his train of thought away from Chestnut and Mitten's shenanigans.  Not that he minded, though; those two are quite a pair. Darcy had to do the same as she helped with the servers for the meal. "Oh, that was for my last semester anyway, I've graduated.  I was intended to become the Burgomaster of Parnast once I've gotten my degree.  Thought it'd be a smooth transition.  Ppppth! Yeah, right!"

He then turned to Mittens. "Yeah, I'll be accompanying you. I even have a wagon and everything.  Heck, we can even help you along when the inevitable encounters come along."

"Come to think about it," Darcy said, "I've never seen anything like the two of you, Chestnut, Mittens.  I know about Pandafolk, and I've heard of the Red variety, so you're my first image of a Red Pandafolk, Mittens.  But you, Chestnut," she giggled, "you're much more lively than any gnome I've seen."
meiou
player, 189 posts
Sun 26 Feb 2017
at 02:21
  • msg #35

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Upon hearing the duo speak of Pipkin like they were going to go after him after all of this the rabbit choked on his food and guzzled the whole mug of water while pounding his chest. Finally able to breathe again he coughed a few " STAY FAR AWAY FROM PIP! You don't want to get on his bad side. Just trust me!"
Chestnut
player, 11 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 26 Feb 2017
at 07:09
  • msg #36

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut answers the children, "Oh Mittens just being Mittens as usual. Doing silly antics and talking with sock puppets. And entrails are a person's guts."

Chestnut looks over at Meiou. He looks like he is pondering Meiou's words and his expression shows more determination than anything. "I trust you, Meiou. But I'm also convinced that Pip needs to be taken down. Facing odds that could mean death or worse is what I do on a regular. We'll see where we're at when we are done with the Redbands and then we can talk more about Pip, what it would take to take him out, and why he has you so scared."

Chestnut looks at Darcy and smiles. "I'm not a gnome, Dazzling Darcy. I'm a kender. We are closer to halflings than gnomes, honestly... fun-loving folk we are."
James Hill
player, 14 posts
Sun 26 Feb 2017
at 21:53
  • msg #37

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Well, at least the more painful task is out of your way then Justin.  Revenge tends to involve much less paperwork." Usually, it depends on how elaborate the revenge was.

  He follows up on Meiou's outburst.  "From what I've heard, you would be more likely to punch a dragon out with your sock puppet tomorrow than be personally responsible for Pipkin getting what's coming to him.  You exactly the sort of thing I'm talking about, Mittens."  As wildly eccentric as the Mittens Panda Weretiger(?) Dragon Sorcerer was, she didn't fit the criteria for dealing with Background Backstory Antagonists.

  Being cringingly smug while dispatching him in as self aggrandizing a manner as possible.

  "I expect we'll suddenly find ourselves preoccupied with other tasks once the current job gets sorted Chestnut.  Or at the very least, have possible jobs lined up that don't involve 'results hazy, try again later' if we paid for scrying"
This message was last edited by the player at 21:55, Sun 26 Feb 2017.
Mittens
player, 32 posts
Mon 27 Feb 2017
at 20:30
  • msg #38

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Ew!  Guts!" the kids respond.

Left Sock Puppet nods to Darcy, "The panda is indeed the most mysterious of all creatures.  Shrouded in the enigma of his black and white coat.  What kind of camouflage is this, black and white?  Hiding in an Oreo factory?  Could be!  That's just another chapter in the ominous saga of the panda!"

Mits rolls her eyes.  "Mittens is sooo not a true panda.  Red or otherwise."

For starters, she's not exceedingly tall or overweight.  But for as quickly as the plates of food vanish, one might get the impression that she has the appetite of an entire orphanage... if you didn't notice the orphans helping themselves to the breakfast.

Mits nods over at Meiou and smiles lightly to him and James.  "Thanks for the warning, friends.  I will certainly be most careful.  Like that adventuring group that so over-prepped for a dragon fight that the poor monster never even got a single attack in before it died."

Though James' warning of Murphey timing getting in the way does give her some mixed feelings.  The baby dragon sleeping on the warhorse's back twitches an ear at the mention of dragon fight, yawns, flutters to the orphans, and shares noms with them.

(( I've been quoting these: https://youtu.be/ASLuRyZjp7k?t=1m16s
https://youtu.be/v5iJPoIynm0
https://youtu.be/-XEwooQ6ivg
...still makes me laugh! ))
This message was last edited by the player at 21:33, Mon 27 Feb 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 422 posts
Sat 4 Mar 2017
at 05:24
  • msg #39

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Well, Pippkin's for another day," Justin says, "once we finish breakfast, we'll get on our way, first to catch up with a certain bull-headed dwarf, and then to rescue my hometown...Once I get Darcy out of her Cute Mode."

In the background, Darcy is just glomping Chestnut.  "Ooooh, you're so cute.  I hope you're not the only Kender in this world, It'll be great to see more of you.  Oh, I don't think Justin would want me to..."

Followed by something similar to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2BahuQLY0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hivjHlabFIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL8WOPq1OBk

In fact....

Almost all of Calais heard a loud "Omochikaeriiiiiiiii!" as Darcy is carrying Chesnut to the stables, with Justin, and the others, in hot pursuit. "Hey! You can't just keep adventurers, even if you are going home!!"
meiou
player, 190 posts
Sat 4 Mar 2017
at 19:39
  • msg #40

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

While Darcy made a scene the rabbit sighed and finished his meal. On one hand he felt bad for this kender on other he knew it was best not to intervene . Itd just make it worse as he learned when it happend to him.
Chestnut
player, 12 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 5 Mar 2017
at 05:07
  • msg #41

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut squeaks! And is now dangling over Darcy's arm like a draped towel. If this were an anime, he would be a chibi / plush toy at this point.*

Not like he minds. He likes Darcy and thinks she is nice! "There are other kender, Darcy. But I don't know of any nearby, so I'll likely be the only one you will see for a while."

Either way, he is more than happy to get the adventuring underway and so he won't argue with Darcy carrying him off to adventure. He knows Mitts will be there the whole way since it involves adventure. :)

*Beware the Engrish, but this was closest I could find to what I was describing:
http://orig09.deviantart.net/b...hibi__by_vtophya.jpg
James Hill
player, 15 posts
Sun 5 Mar 2017
at 05:20
  • msg #42

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Well as long as you're bringing up that group Mittens, be sure to let me know if hiring goblins to man seige engines is suddenly an option."

  Then a tinymannapping happens. "Chestnut, if you want to be rescued just flail wildly." Flamboyant gesticulation is the only language more common than Common. Next to written Dwarven.
Mittens
player, 33 posts
Sun 5 Mar 2017
at 06:44
  • msg #43

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Mittens is satisfied with the 'Pippkin will get his comeuppance another day' outlook.  Details on hired monster armies can wait as well, but I'm not ruling out the possibility."

The children and Mittens giggle together at Darcy cute mode and Kender flop.

"Mittens wonders if Darcy would be less inclined to cuddle if she knew of the Kender rep for 'borrowing.'"
This message was last edited by the player at 07:38, Sun 05 Mar 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 423 posts
Wed 8 Mar 2017
at 01:31
  • msg #44

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

I think I can switch to the next scene at this point.  (Great humor scene, with Darcy going gaga).  I'll be making a bit of a hex map for the next scene and start from there.
David Foxfire
GM, 428 posts
Sat 11 Mar 2017
at 03:39
  • msg #45

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

I have the Hex Map set up in the roll20 table.  the graphics I use come from a new project that I've supported through Kickstarter.  It's called Hex Kit, and although it's currently a set of hand-drawn (and very elegantly handdrawn to boot) Hex tiles to go into any graphics software of some VTT games, it's also going to become part of a Hex grid editor that its creator is going to put into Beta Testing.  I really like the tileset and will be using them more once a general (read: commercial) license is made.  This map will be expanded on as we go.




"You should see her room," Justin said as he catches up with Darcy and Chestnut.  "You'd think she's part dragon the amount of stuff she collects.  I even call it her 'hoard'."

He waits for everyone else to catch up before he shows his map.  (The party is on the green hex with the Red Token on top) "If we don't catch up with Karl on the way south, we'll stop over by Beaumount castle (The Blue hex with the sign). There's very little Belle doesn't know about these woods, so with luck she'll point us in the right direction.  Our goal is here, (The Green Hex with the Badge) where we'll do our little liberation."




I also bought "Dungeon Painter Studio" from Steam, so I'll be practicing with that here as well.  I hope to use it in my published projects once I learn the ropes.
meiou
player, 197 posts
Sat 11 Mar 2017
at 23:58
  • msg #46

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit suddenly got very nervous hearing the name Belle "Uhm Look I think ill stay far far outside of that castle if its ok with you. "
Chestnut
player, 13 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Mon 13 Mar 2017
at 05:23
  • msg #47

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Because it is fun, Chestnut swings his legs back and forth since he is in Darcy's arms. May as well! "I guess Darcy doesn't mind, Mittens. B'sides; I'm not most kender."

Chestnut gives James a smile and a thumbs-up to let him know he heard and is OK. "Thanks James! I think I'm good to go." He grins at Justin. "I don't mind being part of her collection as long as she doesn't mind me wandering." then looks at the map. "Sounds good. What is the road like between here and the castle?"

From his perch in Darcy's arms, Chestnut looks down towards Meiou and asks, "First Pippkin, now this castle? Just how many scary people have you met anyway?"
This message was last edited by the player at 05:24, Mon 13 Mar 2017.
James Hill
player, 16 posts
Mon 13 Mar 2017
at 05:35
  • msg #48

[[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

 James refrains from sighing with the practiced ease of someone who has had to spend an inordinate time doing that.

  "Meiou, we're going to need specifics so we know how to avoid the usual awkwardness when your past shenanigans turn up."  That and it will (slightly) lessen Mittens loudly asking Belle directly, and possibly offering to bring them together so they could talk it out.

  James laments his conscience wishing to avoid that, rather than sit back and enjoy the spectacle.
Mittens
player, 34 posts
Mon 13 Mar 2017
at 06:08
  • msg #49

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

David Foxfire:
"If we don't catch up with Karl on the way south,


Mittens's right sock puppet points at the brown hex. "Is this where you're expecting to find Karl?"

Mittens perks up at the mention of Beaumount Castle.  "Oh hey!  I've heard of that castle!  A motte and bailey built by Roger d'Ivry in the village of Mixbury, right?  Is this 'Belle' person the current countess?  I hope she's more interesting than Lady Maltravers.  YAWN!  SNORE!"

She shrugs to Meiou.  "Suit yourself.  Or you could always just wear a disguise if you're worried about being recognized."

The left sock puppet comments to Chestnut, "The Panda is the scariest of all!

♫ "After dark, the pandas stalk,
Nightmare creatures, with black hearts.
Ravenous teeth that glow in the dark,
Feasting on bums that sleep in the park!" ♫

Pyrus lazily uses prestidigitation to make hobo cookies for the children who happily feast on them.
David Foxfire
GM, 431 posts
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 09:12
  • msg #50

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"If we don't run into him beforehand," Justin said as he hops into the driver's seat of the wagon, the others will find ample space for everyone, including Chestnut, if Darcy can keep from glomping him.  "Darcy, will you mind?  I might need to have him in a booster seat!"

Darcy just stuffed him between herself and Justin, in the front seat.

"Ready to go?"  Darcy said to the others.
meiou
player, 200 posts
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 20:59
  • msg #51

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Look i've kindly been told if i'm ever caught stepping foot on that land again that I would be made into a braized rabbit. Lets just say her fiance and me don't get along and leave it at that." he said very nervously.
Chestnut
player, 14 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 03:25
  • msg #52

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"I was born ready!"

Chestnut LOVES that application of prestidigitation: Sweets without any of the negative effects! Since anything made with prestidigitation vanishes after a while. No getting fat off sugar. No cavities from sugar. Etc....

He smiles at the sock puppet who is telling him of the panda and bobs his head to the silly song. He starts tapping his foot, slowly picking up the pace, pulls out his violin and begins playing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZxAVUsuE4Y

While he plays, he gives a bright, beaming smile to each of the people traveling. He is sure to accompany the smile with some kind of flourish for each person he looks to:

Darcy: The small boy does a little slow-dance by alternating shoulder shrugs while swaying and then produces a rose for her from nowhere.
James: The kender clangs the metal of his violin a few times, making a neat little "drum solo"
Justin: Chestnut uses prestidigitation to create an image of Justin punching bandits in the face, Justin's fist being the end of the violin bow.
Meiou: He bounces a little to the rhythm before holding the violin with his shoulder and cheek to free his left hand. Then uses the free hand to fling some coins onto his violin so they will bounce over to Meiou. He knows Meiou likes coin.
Mittens: Chestnut notices his right hand is now a sock puppet version of Mittens and that the violin bow is a pretzel stick. He lets out a little boy's giggle before turning his attention to Pyrus.
Pyrus: The pretzel stick turns back into a violin bow and the sock puppet is now a sock puppet of Pyrus. Then the violin bow catches fire. He feigns worry, but by then, the song is over anyway. So he pretends to put out the fire.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:49, Sat 18 Mar 2017.
James Hill
player, 17 posts
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 03:46
  • msg #53

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "I want to avoid having to hit political figures in the face any more than I have to, Meiou.  I know it's a bit late to do anything about your incredulously hazardous past, but pretty please try to keep from adding more problems I'll need to cause a national incident if I want to save you."

  Justin wonders how Chestnut keeps track of all the separate musical types, but then it's probably more standard than remembering the eating habits of pandas.

  "Yes Darcy, I'm ready to go do the thing I said I would do."
Mittens
player, 35 posts
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 05:48
  • msg #54

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Maximus puts on a determined look and nods to Darcy.  (( http://i23.photobucket.com/alb...allpaper-600x316.jpg ))

Mits opts for riding her horse rather than the wagon so the other horses don't get jealous that Maximus doesn't have to pull his weight.  The children are tickled pink to get a wagon ride and cheer before piling on!  Pyrus dances midair to Chestnut's music, pretending to be strumming a guitar, nodding his head, and lip-synching the non-existent lyrics.  He and Mits both laugh from Chestnut's antics.

"I'll tell them you're my retainer and had no choice but to accompany me if they see through your disguise," Mits offers to Meiou, "What's wrong with them that they don't like you?  And why is it that everyone who hates you wants to eat you?!"
David Foxfire
GM, 434 posts
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 01:07
  • msg #55

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Let me guess," Justin asked to Meiou as he pulled on the reigns.  "Late Fees?  I hear they're a killer."

On the map, one round of the discussion counts as 1 hex.  A random encounter check will occur at Justin's place in the order.
meiou
player, 202 posts
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 02:19
  • msg #56

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

" Late fees? Oh no. A rogue is never late when you can stamp and return the book at any time. Try posing as the librarian and trying to take super ultra rare books from the vault to sell at the black market and seducing said fiance into letting you when he sees the real thing and realizes hes been duped. "
Chestnut
player, 15 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 03:25
  • msg #57

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut hasn't fully grasped how money works in society yet. He gets trading shiny things (and trading a specified number and color of them), but he doesn't get the idea of purposefully, knowingly selling someone else's stuff. "Why would you sell them without asking his permission if you knew they were not yours?" he asks in a genuinely confused tone. "And more importantly, what Mittens asked; why does everyone want to eat you?"

He begins carving on a block of wood from his pack.
James Hill
player, 18 posts
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 03:45
  • msg #58

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Thank you for reminding me why I generally stick to more standard jobs despite the usually worse pay, Meiou." But James, now you can't put 'Sexy librarian' on your resume... But then, Meiou probably doesn't own up an write than on his too often either.

  ...Come to think of it, why do you even have a resume.  Nobody asks for one in fantasy adventure land.
Mittens
player, 36 posts
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 04:07
  • msg #59

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Stealing is bad," one of the orphans informs Meiou.

"Especially when you get caught," one of the older ones clarifies.

"Mits ponders the story.  Sounds true enough.  But still doesn't explain the cannibalism threats.  Must be one of those exaggerated threats.  Like a certain sock puppet insisting that she cannibalizes the homeless.  In truth, Mittens has much finer tastes."

"You're narrating out loud again," the right sock puppet tells Mittens.

Lefty elaborates on Mit' tastes.  "Pandas love rice.  And are able to spit it at super-sonic velocity with deadly precision.  They have been known to spit rice when attacking ancient temples, outhouses, and yoga studios."

Pyrus tries to pick-pocket Meiou while batting his eyes flirtatiously at the bunny and blowing him a kiss.  (( And lest there be any confusion, this Pyrus is just a hatchling dragonling about the size of a kitten.  https://assets.rbl.ms/4157483/980x.jpg ))
This message was last edited by the player at 08:03, Sun 26 Mar 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 436 posts
Sun 26 Mar 2017
at 06:51
  • msg #60

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

GM:
I moved the token one forward;
Rolled a 4 on a d20 (a 1 or a 20 on a d20 will trigger an event);

PC:
Justin just rolls his eyes as Darcy giggles at Mitten's antics.  "Oh!  Is that a baby dragon?"

"And he's narrating out loud," Justin adds.  "I know of some dragonjins who are like that."
meiou
player, 206 posts
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 20:32
  • msg #61

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

He looked over to chestnut for a moment " My dear when someones announced they will pay most anything to get X item as a rogue it is our duty to seek out said items and help them find their new owners." he put it politely. When requestioned about why everyone wants to eat him he twitches abit. (sore subject :p ) "There are less sentient and anthromorphic like cousins to my race that still roam these lands. Most other races enjoy cooking and eating them as a tasty meat dish. Being a larger variety of them most races would like to cook and eat us too if not carry our feet as lucky charms." The rabbit whispered to Justin "I worry about mittens ... I once knew this hunchback who talked to these gargoyle statues as if they were real. Do you think mittens thinks their real?"
This message was last edited by the player at 05:34, Wed 29 Mar 2017.
Chestnut
player, 17 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 07:07
  • msg #62

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

In response to why Meiou would steal, Chestnut kind of ohs. Probably gets it. Maybe. In response to why people want to eat Meiou, Chestnut says, "Well that's just mean. And stupid."

Chestnut then looks at Mittens' right sock puppet. "If I offered Mittens a high five, would that hurt your teeth?"


OOC: Fun fact that I learned from a survivalist! Rabbit is OK temporarily, but horrible for trying to live off of. They are so lean you will eventually die of poison for the lack of fat in your diet.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:08, Wed 29 Mar 2017.
James Hill
player, 19 posts
Fri 31 Mar 2017
at 20:05
  • msg #63

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "So basically, because people are unimaginative." Or too afraid to try it on minotaurs rather than those half their size?  Possibly both.

  He asks Justin, "Well if you know multiple dragons. Is there really ever any middle ground between dragons who love exposition, and dragons who love acting secretive for the sake of melodrama?"

  Justin would only worry about the puppet's teeth if Mittens were bad at making puppets.
Mittens
player, 40 posts
Sun 2 Apr 2017
at 02:52
  • msg #64

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Wow!" the kids say in genuine amazement for Meiou's statement of his noble duty.

Mittens:
"You're narrating out loud again," the right sock puppet tells Mittens.

(( Just to be clear, it was Mittens narrating.  Pyrus hasn't spoken a word yet. ))

"Yup!  Pyrus is in fact, a baby by dragon standards."

A pair of thick-rimmed glasses appear on Mittens and she takes on an affected nerdy voice while dictating, "The Pyroclastic Dragon is an elemental dragon that thrives in the calderas of active volcanoes.  It is distinct from the catastrophic Volcano Dragon, the ancient mercenaries of the planes, in that it has a different origin story and becomes a good deal more powerful at maturity.  But like the volcano dragon, they prefer to not to talk much and ally themselves with creatures of fire and chaos."

"Fire and chaos, eh?" Righty interrupts, "Sounds like someone I know."

Mittens:
Pyrus tries to pick-pocket Meiou...

(( I'm taking the liberty of assuming he was successful since there was no mention of Meiou noticing. ))
Pyrus looks to be smiling proudly at the mention of becoming powerful while he inspects what he looted from Meiou's pockets.  He grins impishly to James and shakes his head in answer to the question.  Truth be told, Pyrus doesn't know.

Not to be out-done, Lefty boasts once again.  "Uh...  Did you know that The Panda solved the Russian Hopscotch Mystery?"

Mits smiles over at Chestnut and suggests, "Let's find out!"

And offers him a high-five with the open mouth of Righty.
David Foxfire
GM, 441 posts
Tue 4 Apr 2017
at 18:42
  • msg #65

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

GM:  The Encounter Roll was a 6--All Clear

GM:  Pyrus might need to make a Sleight of Hand Check for this.

Justin and Darcy just looked at each other, wondering what on earth have they gotten themselves into; Darcy then just shrugged and snuggled Pyrus some more.

Justin turned back to James.  "I met a couple sure.  Most of the ones I know are suckers for good conversation.  But then again, finding one that won't gobble you up outright is the trick."
meiou
player, 214 posts
Tue 4 Apr 2017
at 20:23
  • msg #66

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

( eh was just gonna let him since i failed to post any noticing it. )

In response to Justin's mention of not being gobbled by a dragon "That my friend is all about how you look and which gender dragon's found you. Though usually its males that horde and females that gobble. Males are suckers for princesses let me tell you " without thinking he went on tell about how Pip had him posing as some Princess while he was off romancing her and how the dragon kidnapped him instead of the actual princess. "And thats why you don't accept a dragons advances.."
Chestnut
player, 19 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 5 Apr 2017
at 19:03
  • msg #67

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut reaches over to idly pet Pyrus then looks over at Meiou. "Alternatively, the moral of the story could be not to dress up as a princess around a male dragon."

He makes a few faces in James' armor because the armor is warping his face like a funhouse mirror.

Chestnut looks at Lefty in amazement. "Wow..." but doesn't miss his chance to high-five Righty in the mouth to see what happens.
James Hill
player, 21 posts
Wed 5 Apr 2017
at 20:51
  • msg #68

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Well it must not be that hard trick for you Justin, if you've remained uneaten after multiple adult dragons." Pyrus is still too tiny to swallow them whole, he doesn't count.

  Yes, James is going to like Chestnut.  Awkward staring aside, the Kendar seems to have some sensible ideas.  "That's going to be a hard habit for Meiou to break, unfortunately."  Why oh why couldn't his bunny pal keep the cross-dressing to when it was strictly practical or recreational, rather than life threatening?
Mittens
player, 41 posts
Thu 6 Apr 2017
at 04:47
  • msg #69

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

(( As an NPC with non-specific stats, Pyrus may or may not have a size bonus to sleight of hand and stealth checks.  The magic dice says, 14 - "Signs point to yes" ))

The exceedingly warm-to-the-touch dragon smiles happily at being snuggled by Darcy and tilts his head up to giver her cheek a friendly lick.  Since he's only a baby, his tongue is only as hot as freshly brewed coffee.  If he were a fully matured adult, 3,000 degrees...  about as hot as a dark spot on the Sun.  ...So not that much hotter than now.  *ba dum ching*  Even so, someone's going to need to give him a talk about his maturing body at some point in the next few decades, or someone might get seriously burned.

"NOMF!" Righty says, getting a mouth full of kender high-five.  It doesn't seem to hurt at all.

Mits stares wide-eyed at Justin.  "Holy cow how many dragons do you know?!  Pyrus is the only one I've ever seen, and I thought I was lucky to have met so many!  You have got to introduce me to your dragon friends!"

She bursts out laughing at Chestnut's sensible answer to Meiou's story.  The children are giggling from the face-making in James' armor and clamor for a turn at making funny faces at the armor.

Lefty doesn't seem able to say anything while Mits is busy laughing.
David Foxfire
GM, 444 posts
Sat 8 Apr 2017
at 15:43
  • msg #70

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

GM: One Hex forward, still no random events.

"Well, my first encounter with a dragon wasn't good.  A green dragon wanted to make a deal with my home village that was having bad times:  Give up a kid and he'll save the village.  Of course, they pointed at me.  I had to run away at age 9 the night before I was to be taken.  That dragon razed the village while calling out my name.  Not a pleasant childhood memory.  I've been pretty wary of dragons ever since.

The second one was with the dean of the college I just graduated from:  Clarionax of the Roehampton Engineering University.  He saw some promise in my talents and wanted me to go to his school, but he had to spend a lot of time with me to get me over my fears.  At least he didn't call me a dragonphobe, like some of my critics call me."


"That's just ULP! nonsense, Justin." Darcy said while the dragon licked her face.  She didn't feel any discomfort at all, but she finally set him down.  "You make friends with dragons when they reach you halfway.  You just have beef with one dragon, and you know it."

Justin nods.  "But still.."
meiou
player, 215 posts
Sat 8 Apr 2017
at 17:07
  • msg #71

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Your half right. The moral is don't replace anyone for Pip.The trouble it leads to is never worth it." he paused listening to justin talk about engineering school. " Do you think you could give me some pointers on it? It just feels familiar somehow."
Chestnut
player, 20 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 9 Apr 2017
at 07:22
  • msg #72

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut frowns and nods to Meiou. "I'll keep that in mind."

He then looks at Justin. "Dragonphobe? Pff... sounds to me like your critics are the kind of people who make fun of you just so they can feel big. There are two ways to have the biggest house in town: You either build your house big... or tear down everyone else's homes."

He proceeds to sing this song to Justin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQTBIht0fKc

(Couldn't find the lyrics online, so I typed 'em up myself. Love this song. :) )

"Each one of us, no matter who
Has a dream that might come true
There's a power there
We don't understand

It's in your heart, it's in your soul
It's in your eyes, you take control
You can have the world
Right there in your hand

We can be all that's inside of our hearts
We'll live forever and touch the stars

I believe there's something out there, waiting
Just gotta reach for the sky
There is a dream deep inside us that's creating;
Sew the wings that make us fly
You just gotta hold your head up high

Take a look inside yourself
It's only you; there's no one else
Each one of us
Has a light all his own

When you listen to the spirit inside
And draw the strength from all minkind
Nothing can stop you now
'Cause you're never alone

Glory is callin' you into the fire
Courage is liftin' you higher and higher

I believe there's something out there, waiting
Just gotta reach for the sky
There is a dream deep inside us that's creating;
Sew the wings that make us fly
Gonna live on and never die
You just gotta hold your head up high"

James Hill
player, 22 posts
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 05:30
  • msg #73

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "I'm sure you asked them how many dragons they immediately forgave after eating their hometown." Though James gets the feeling even if Justin had, they'd just be told they totally deserved to all die a horrible death for being willing to hand him over to a dragon, therefore dragon cleared of all guilt!

  "No Chestnut, you buy the biggest house in town because you don't have any carpentry skills. Or you end up like that other saying where the guy dies when the roof of his house falls on him for building his own house... Man, they really need to get together and sort out which old sayings take precedence."
Mittens
player, 42 posts
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 05:53
  • msg #74

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Righty headshakes.  "Sounds like they were trolling you.  No one in their right mind wouldn't be afraid of a huge creature with sharp teeth and claws."

Lefty points out, "Like the shark, The Panda has millions of teeth, which it uses like a hacksaw to cut through bone, candy, and fences."

Pyrus looks infuriated by Justin's story, smoke wafting from his ears.  Mits takes notice and looks to the kids with a big smile.

"How's about we show them what we do with evil dragons?"

She conjures a big dragon piñata ( http://www.stormthecastle.com/...ed-dragon-pinata.jpg ) and hands out sticks to the kids who proceed to cheer and beat the piñata.  Pyrus tries to spew fire at it, but is unable, so he takes one of the sticks and flails about in a feeble attempt to whack the piñata.

Mits smiles to Chestnut.  "Love that song!"

To James she shrugs.  "'History is written by the victors?'  You know...  after they're done looting the bodies, finishing up a career of adventure, and retiring."
David Foxfire
GM, 447 posts
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 02:52
  • msg #75

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

DM:  Rolled a 2 on the check.  (An event triggers on a 1 or a 20)

While Darcy giggled at all that, Justin asks Meiou, "What do you need pointers for?"

Then Darcy added, "Well, adventuring is how I get my money for the finer things in life.  Sure, it don't always pay out, but when you find some big treasure worth a lot of coin, I can't keep from imagining what I'd do with it."  But then she gasped a moment.  "I do hope I have enough locks on the vault I have back home."

"She has her own hoard," Justin said.  "Sometimes I think she's part dragon."
meiou
player, 218 posts
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 21:01
  • msg #76

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

( dont mind my silliness i just like throwing out references to other things for kicks)

Hearing Darcy and Justin he hmmms to himself but shakes it off. You don't steal from friends. " I mean she could be. I once knew about this case where this dragon became this ladies maid. Was a whole series about it. You get bored of watching magic shows so you find something else to watch when your with Pip." he rubbed the back of his head nervously then listend to justins question " Uhh not real sure I mean it feels like something I know but maybe with the basics? "
Chestnut
player, 21 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 06:29
  • msg #77

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut is noticing a disturbing pattern of Meiou talking about Pip like some old friend. Meiou has some weird friends...

He looks back to James. "Nope! I would build it. Because buying it would cost more money than I have. Carpentry skills or no. Or the kender way: I could borrow it. I'd have the biggest house, even if only temporarily. Far as precedence, though... everything depends. I'd probably build the roof wrong and have it fall on me. But a carpenter wouldn't. Unless he was having a horrible luck day. And conversely, if I was super lucky, I might accidentally build a perfect roof. Life is silly like that."

He then looks at Meiou. "Well I could tell you the basics of mechanical stuff. I had a friend who was heavily into that stuff... though he specialized in explosives, he still made some neat machines."

Chestnut looks up at Darcy. "...can I see? I'd love to see that many shinies in one spot!"

Chestnut puts on a blindfold and prestidigitates a nerf bat to swing at the piñata, but peeks at the kids, gives a wink, and steers Pyrus in the right direction.
James Hill
player, 24 posts
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 20:24
  • msg #78

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  At the very least, a Kendar can't crit fail their construction projects... Hmm, maybe stuff like this is related to odd claims about tiny elves in the shoe sales business?

  "You will never have enough locks Darcy.  There is only too little to keep others out, and too many to be convenient unlocking yourself."  He quietly nudges the pinata closer to the flailing people.
Mittens
player, 43 posts
Tue 18 Apr 2017
at 05:26
  • msg #79

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mittens would be strangling the dice if she knew they were robbing her of random encounters.  But it would look like a sock puppet nomming the dice, so it wouldn't have the same impact. She chuckles at Justin's tease of Darcy.  Sounds like if he ever had a dragon phobia, he's totally over it if he's dating a dragon lady.

"Buy better adventuring gear!" Mittens suggests to Darcy, "That's the best thing you can do with the treasure.  'cause then you can take on more awesome adventure.  Which will have bigger treasure.  So you can buy better adventuring gear.  So you can take on more awesome adventure.  It's the circle of life!"

"Mittens muses aloud, 'Sounds to me like Meiou could use lots of pointers.  Such as, "Hang out with nicer folk than Pip."  Present company for example.'"

With the piñata and Pyrus thusly nudged toward each other, it bursts into a shower of magical sparkles and calorie-free illusory candy!  The children all cheer and have a feeding frenzy!  Pyrus takes off the blindfold and smiles at his friends.

"Yeah, life can be silly at times.  Such as people having expectations of a princess being all mindful of her political obligations rather than run off to rescue gentlemen in distress.  How silly is that?!

"Still wish I coulda met that friend of yours.  I like kabooms!"

David Foxfire
GM, 452 posts
Sat 22 Apr 2017
at 02:21
  • msg #80

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Well, Chestnut, I know that there's plenty of empty houses for you to claim," Justin said to the Kender, "and I have some build skills to help you get it to shape.  I even helped construct some of the wards that guard both me and Darcy's home."

(Cut to a scene where a bandit blinks to get the flash out of his eyes.  It took him a moment to figure out that he triggered a Teleportation Glyph.  Three seconds later he found himself in one of the biggest piles of coins that he has ever seen.  Another two seconds after that, he noticed something big breathing down the back of his neck, static electricity making the hairs on his head and his arms stand on end.

"I take it you're one of the nutters who broke into Parnast," a low growling voice said.)

The wagon reaches the fork in a road, a side road to your right cuts into the woods, while the main road continues straight ahead. Off in the distance, you can see another road rejoin the main road.

"Side path to an abandoned wizard's tower," Justin said.  "I've seen it before.  Nothing too interesting."

The path is shown on the Hex Grid.  The random event check rolled a 9, so no encounters.
meiou
player, 222 posts
Sat 22 Apr 2017
at 05:12
  • msg #81

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Upon hearing Mittens he responded with a sigh " I didn't have alot of choice in the matter. But thats for another time." he returned his attention to Chestnut and Justin " It'd be very appreciated. It all sounds so familiar to me. Abandoned wizards tower you say? Sounds like a place for good hidden loot. Maybe a rouge stash or two." 
Chestnut
player, 22 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 26 Apr 2017
at 07:16
  • msg #82

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut looks at Mittens. "Some day. But in the meantime, you have me at least?"

He then turns to Meiou. "No problem, Meiou. I will do everything I can to help you get your memories back."

Chestnut can't imagine what that must be like to not remember most of your life, but he's sure it sucks.

Chestnut then looks at Justin. "Thanks for the offer, Justin! ....how is a wizard's tower not interesting?" If he knew the irony of Justin sending people to a dragon, he'd so be asking/talking about that. Alas, that is outside his knowledge.
James Hill
player, 25 posts
Mon 1 May 2017
at 07:03
  • msg #83

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  James is helping!  So far as assistance with illusory pinatas counts as help.

  "If it's not interesting, no wonder it's been abandoned then."  Wizards have short attention spans, after all.  "Though maybe it's worth taking a look at sometime. If it counts as under your property line, you can tell freeloaders who decided to squat they owe you money.  Otherwise, I call dibs."  Free towers are FREE, if only for the novelty value. But paying for one is less appealing.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:04, Mon 01 May 2017.
Mittens
player, 44 posts
Mon 1 May 2017
at 07:16
  • msg #84

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Still no random encounters for Mittens!  Well...  to be honest, two chances in 20 is pretty good odds for adventure.  But that doesn't stop an adventure junky from getting impatient.

"Neato!" the children chime, "Can we go see the wizard's tower, please?  It sounds fun!"

"Sounds like we have a consensus for side-tracking to the abandoned tower.  And if fun and loot aren't incentive enough, consider the fact that such places are a magnet for monsters and highway bandits.  So chances are, something nefarious has moved in since the last time any decent folk checked the place out."

Pyrus feels bad for Meiou's being stuck in a bad bromance, so he flitters over to him and offers him a little treasure hoping it'll cheer him up.  Said trinkets might look rather familiar to Meiou, since they came from his own pocket.  (( Leaving it up to Meiou's player what was taken, but either way he's getting it all back now. ))

Mits smiles to Chestnut and gives a thumbs-up!  (Or is it that Righty just bit the side of his lip and dislocated his jaw?)  "I'd take a Chestnut over a master exploder any day!  I looove your music and they way you insult bandits.  Among many other fine qualities."

She chuckles at James' calling dibs.  "Owning a wizard's tower is a big responsibility.  You have to feed it, walk it, and clean up after it."
David Foxfire
GM, 458 posts
Fri 5 May 2017
at 08:07
  • msg #85

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Justin just rolls his eyes at the motley crew he has.  "Can't see why not, it's starting to get dark on us anyway, and it's not really safe to travel at night." He remembers that the tower's got a serviceable, if not well-provisioned, campsite to pass the night.

(Note:  Hex Kit has finally been released before I got my new computer, and I've redone the hex map we've been using with the program.  You can see the improved map in Roll 20.)

The wagon moved about a 100 yards into the woods when Justin stopped the wagon.  "We've got company."

(Yes, I finally rolled a 1 on my random encounter check)

Up ahead about another 100 yards skitters what looks like a 20-foot tall praying mantis, only with a red exoskeleton that clicks and mandibles that snap.

"Ankheg up ahead, looks like one, but that's enough to give you that encounter you wanted, Mittens!"


"We'll handle it, Justin," Darcy said. "Just stay with the wagon."

(Darcy delegates to Initiative Zero, being the designated healer)
meiou
player, 226 posts
Fri 5 May 2017
at 08:17
  • msg #86

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit hops up stretching out. " Well guess its time to show off some more. requip armor 1 ,weapon 1 " with a flash the rabbit was dressed in his armor and wielding his hand crossbow now ready for action. " Play time! "
Chestnut
player, 23 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sat 6 May 2017
at 03:25
  • msg #87

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

(OOC: The hex stuff looks nice. :) Gratz on that and the new computer!)

Chestnut gives Mittens a biiiig smile for the compliments on his music and taunting capabilities. "Love you too, Mittens." he half-sings. "And without you competing for taunt lord status, I wouldn't be keeping my words quite as sharp."

James can have the tower. Frankly, kender don't understand claiming permanent ownership of things you can't fit in your pocket. They are such transitory creatures, after all... Besides! James called dibs.

And then ankheg happens.

"I love it when he says play time." Chestnut comments as he takes that as his cue to pull his violin to his cheek and begin playing! Meiou called dibs on showing off, so Chestnut will forgo doing a forward-flip off the wagon and simply hops down. "My my... aren't you a big fellow. Too bad you can't talk. Guess it's gonna be a musical number this time!" Most would find a 4-inch tall mantis to be terrifying, let alone a mantis big enough to battle Autobots. But adventurers are usually a little touched in the head. In Chestnut's defense, his entire race doesn't understand or experience fear like other mortals.

Music Chestnut is playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxIsGx4eJrk

(OOC: Rolled a critical for my initiative! Total 24.)
James Hill
player, 26 posts
Fri 12 May 2017
at 21:03
  • msg #88

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

OOC: A bit of a filler post, but just putting down that I rolled a 16 initiative (A week ago), so combat wise nobody has been waiting on me.
Mittens
player, 45 posts
Sun 14 May 2017
at 02:34
  • msg #89

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Yikes!" the kids yelp.  They take cover inside the wagon.

Pyrus smiles and claps for Meiou's magical requip and then for Chestnut's music.

Mittens grins and gives a nod.  "Huzzah for giant monsters offering themselves to us for our combat enjoyment!  And for rockin' music and awesome allies to enjoy such adventure with!"

She dismounts and begins charging up her laser.

"Let's see how sensible this overgrown bug is.  Will it charge at a bunch of unflinching combatants for no better reason than it's own meanness?  Or will it back down, realizing that it just clicked off more than it can chew?"

(( Initiative 14.2 ))
David Foxfire
GM, 463 posts
Tue 16 May 2017
at 23:27
  • msg #90

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The Initiative Order is as follows



Chestnut        24
James Hill      16
Ankheg          15
Mittens         14
Meiou           09
Darcy           00



Chestnut, since you crit on Initiative Order, you have an Extra Standard Action.  (It's my No Nat 20 Wasted rule in action.)
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Chestnut
player, 24 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Thu 18 May 2017
at 03:58
  • msg #91

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut wastes no time and immediately mocks the bug by imitating its clicking before pointing his crossbow at it and firing! "And will it flee when faced with said group attacking it in addition? My guess is no." The mockery doesn't seem to phase the bug, but the crossbow bolt sure does!


Vicious Mockery: Bug makes Will save (DC 13). Save: 17 success

Crossbow attack: 19 v AC. Hits!
 Bug takes 8 piercing dmg

Bug HP: 39 - 8 = 31
This message was last edited by the player at 04:17, Thu 18 May 2017.
James Hill
player, 27 posts
Thu 18 May 2017
at 04:41
  • msg #92

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  James steps forward just enough that the big bug would be inconvenienced trying to bite most of the others before himself (...Such a strange job).  He hurls his Maul at the bug, but it's a rather awkward nowhere near coming close sort of toss unfortunately.

  James misses Marks already.  "Nature does not apply natural selection very much, so much as natural aggression." A concern that plagues players across all genres.

OOC: Bug next, then Mittens.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:41, Thu 18 May 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 466 posts
Thu 18 May 2017
at 06:33
  • msg #93

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The Bug would've made James eat those words...had Darcy not readied an action ahead of time (Note:  I feared this would happen.  Good thing Darcy follows Designated Healer rules; she can ready a heal before combat.)

The Ankheg rears up and strikes at James.  With Authority!! (Rolled a Nat 20)

At the same time, Darcy cried out a "NO!" and throws her prepared spell.  A healing word at her maximum possible level.

James had the wonderful experience of being damaged for 20 hit points and healed for 22 at the same time.  He went down, saw stars, lost consciousness for a moment, but then felt his senses come back to him.

...which might or might not be a good thing.

"Take that lobster down fast before it does that again," Darcy said!

(Ruling:  The attack reduces James to -7 Hit Points.  His MHP is 13, so it's not an instakill.  I also didn't want to whack someone out with the first random encounter, hence the readied spell.  Jamies will be stunned for his next turn.

Blasted Random Number Generators!!  Why do you hate me so?!)

Mittens is next.  Don't let that lobster get away with that!
Mittens
player, 46 posts
Thu 18 May 2017
at 06:54
  • msg #94

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"It's like James is a friggin' prophet!" Mits surmises.

She forward-flips over her warhorse's head and hits the ground running.  Once beside the monster, she does a staff uppercut on it's abdomen with a loud CRACK! which causes the front end to seesaw down, making the giant monster face-plant and bite it's own tongue!

"I'll keep it distracted for your sweet sneak attack awesomeness, Meiou!"


Staff attack: 18 v AC. Hits!
 Bug takes 9 bludgeoning dmg

Bug HP: 31 - 9 = 22

REACTION:  Mittens will use shield if the bug looks like it's about to hit her, causing her to have an effective 22 AC temporarily.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:59, Thu 18 May 2017.
meiou
player, 232 posts
Fri 19 May 2017
at 01:55
  • msg #95

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit flipped out of the wagon and hit the ground rolling out into a clear line of sight spot. He lifted up the crossbow as he took careful aim given the creature hadn't noticed him yet and let loose a bolt towards it. (25) He winced hearing it hit and sink in deeply ( 11 dmg yes thats WITH SA. i rolled double 1's on SA) That would take some work to get out he thought.
David Foxfire
GM, 476 posts
Sun 21 May 2017
at 00:58
  • msg #96

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Nice going, team," Darcy said as she readies her next heal.  "It's against the ropes, finish him off!"

Round Two; Top of the Order.
Chestnut
player, 25 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 21 May 2017
at 04:51
  • msg #97

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut takes aim and fires another crossbow bolt, sinking it into one of the bug's guts. "Way to keep it distracted, James! Good shots, Meiou and Mitts! Amazing heals, Darcy! High fives and snacks for all when we're done!"


Light Crossbow v Bug. Hit(18)!
 dmg: 9


Bug HP: 11 - 9 = 2

James Hill
player, 30 posts
Sun 21 May 2017
at 04:57
  • msg #98

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  Well, James is stunned so that pretty much sums up the mechanical front.

  Though as everybody knows, talking is a free action.  "Overly homicidal nature it is, then. Thanks for keeping at least half my blood inside my body Darcy."

  He know Chestnut means well, but that's a fairly grim view on what counts as a 'distraction'.

OOC: Bug, then Mittens.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:58, Sun 21 May 2017.
Mittens
player, 47 posts
Sun 21 May 2017
at 05:12
  • msg #99

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

REMINDER!

Mittens:
REACTION:  Mittens will use shield if the bug looks like it's about to hit her, causing her to have an effective 22 AC temporarily.


(( Hoping the bug attacks Mits and she denies the attack with this power. :P ))
David Foxfire
GM, 482 posts
Tue 23 May 2017
at 00:51
  • msg #100

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The Ankleg goes for Mittens.  But even with the reaction, the bug only does as much as create a loud gong sound on the impact with Mittens.  (It rolled a 15 on Attack)
Mittens
player, 48 posts
Tue 23 May 2017
at 06:10
  • msg #101

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

During the violence of the attack, Mits catches hold of the monster's armored shell and rides on it's back!  She charges up a ball of magic, stuffs it into one of the openings in the carapace opened up by her allies shots, then leaps free.  A moment later, KABOOM!  Bug guts everywhere!  (( https://youtu.be/9iJi2YXcOrE?t=2m3s ))

"Wooooo!"
meiou
player, 240 posts
Fri 26 May 2017
at 01:49
  • msg #102

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit winces at the loud explosion. This was going to sting for awhile.He then casually back flipped out of the way of the bug guts. " Not to be rude but would you kindly warn me before doing loud noises next time? " 
Chestnut
player, 26 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Fri 26 May 2017
at 03:23
  • msg #103

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut says, "....that was amazing!" He looks at Meiou and with a flourishing bow, Meiou can see the bug guts vanishing from Chestnut. "No worries, Meiou. The ickyness is only temporary with mages at your disposal who can cast prestidigitation!"

He glances at James. "Though for magical mending on your armor to un-dent it, might wanna ask more divine casters.... Darcy, do you know the Mending prayer?"

He then beckons to Meiou. "Anyone wanting a cleaning, I am offering..."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:25, Fri 26 May 2017.
James Hill
player, 31 posts
Mon 29 May 2017
at 01:58
  • msg #104

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Meiou, do you hear any of us asking you to warn is you're about to sneak up and stab someone?  Because the high pitched screams when you stab people are far more irritating than some basic magic." Looks like James is well off enough now that the fight is over to sass his semi-partner. Yay?

  "I'm going to try and follow the traditional mindset of feeling better about nearly dying, that nobody else did.  I've never gone for ornate armor for a reason, really."
This message was last edited by the player at 02:59, Mon 29 May 2017.
David Foxfire
GM, 486 posts
Wed 31 May 2017
at 03:33
  • msg #105

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Darcy rushes over to James, "Oh, sweet Gods, are you all right?"

"I w-was afraid that would happen," Justin said as he rolled the wagon up to the battlefield.  "Th-those anklegs hit hard."
meiou
player, 246 posts
Thu 1 Jun 2017
at 00:09
  • msg #106

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

the rabbit shook his head. " I dunno ever been part of a poker game where your caught cheating and everything breaks out into a large fight? I think that might hit a little harder. "
Chestnut
player, 27 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Thu 1 Jun 2017
at 01:15
  • msg #107

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut cleans those who take him up on it. And those who don't. Because he's nice that way.

Chestnut gives James a fist-bump. "Thanks, James. You are right; nobody else got hurt. Thanks to you."

He turns his attention to Justin. "They sure do. But Darcy cures harder. Everyone good for boarding the wagon?"
Mittens
player, 49 posts
Mon 5 Jun 2017
at 01:04
  • msg #108

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Gotcha.  I'll have the rest of my fun really quietly.  Wheeee!"

(( https://youtu.be/rUoHD25gc1g?t=5s ))

Mits hops aboard the wagon and gives Chestnut a thumbs-up.  Then asides to James, "You could go ornate if you wanted to with Chestnut handy to fix things.  Thanks for bravely taking one for the team!"
James Hill
player, 32 posts
Mon 5 Jun 2017
at 05:24
  • msg #109

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

   "Yes Darcy, thank you.  I'd have been much worse off without your concern."  Pain hurts a lot less when it's temporary, after all.

  James refrains from commenting on how often Meiou must get caught to form such an opinion, as he fistbumps the other shorty short party member.  "I'd consider it more resignation than bravery, Mittens.  Even most people all excited about battle are not so enthusiastic about getting stabbed themselves."  Though there are plenty of idiots who claim it's enjoyable, despite not simply letting you win if they liked it so much.
David Foxfire
GM, 489 posts
Fri 9 Jun 2017
at 03:26
  • msg #110

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Justin checks out the road ahead, with the Tower in the distance and the sun setting.  "I think we can reach the tower before sundown, after that we can make camp."


End of Combat:
Each party member is at 150 XP:
     *  25 for the bandit encounter
     *  110 for the Ankheg
     *  15 for exploration
meiou
player, 248 posts
Sat 10 Jun 2017
at 02:35
  • msg #111

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Well mind you i wasnt playing in that game but i witnessed it first hand as the dealer. The things that happen sometimes." one would be surprised the situations he got into cause of pipkin 'teaching' him to be a thief.
Chestnut
player, 28 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 11 Jun 2017
at 06:35
  • msg #112

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Aaaaand James just gave THIS player the idea of a tank character who enjoys pain. 9.9

Chestnut looks at James. "If you wanted to get stabbed, that wouldn't be bravery. Bravery is facing danger when you don't want to, but know you have to. You, sir, are brave."

Chestnut giggles from Mittens' antics. Then asks, "Can we set up camp inside the tower, or would you advise against it?"
Mittens
player, 50 posts
Mon 12 Jun 2017
at 15:13
  • msg #113

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mits gives James a thumbs-up, again, looking like a hand puppet with a dislocated jaw.  "Mittens would be among those who does not enjoy getting stabbed.  Hence the thank you!"

One of the youngest orphans approaches James to hug his leg.  "You're a hero!"

Righty comments, "May as well let people think it's bravery."

Mits thinks about Chestnut's question and answers, "Definitely outside for those who snore."

Then it suddenly hits her and she laughs, pointing at Meiou, which makes her hand puppet look even more deformed than when she gives a thumbs-up.  "I see what you did there!  First hand as the dealer!  Nice one!  We should teach the kids your card games when we set up camp."

The orphans cheer.  "Yay card games!"
James Hill
player, 33 posts
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 03:53
  • msg #114

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  James actually trusts these orphans not to try and poison and/or shoot him (probably a mistake), so does not avoid tiny hugs.

  "Check for hidden basement hatches with things that wait until night to try and kill you inside them first, settling in for staying the night second whether or not people hang out inside.  I hold no responsibility for any horrible occurrences on the premises." Calling dibs on a property is fun.  Openings for accusations of negligence, not so much.
meiou
player, 250 posts
Tue 13 Jun 2017
at 23:31
  • msg #115

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Well ofcourse I'm going search for stuff like that. I mean it would be nuts not to. Don't want dark elves popping out and attacking you while your trying to sleep.Though i'm more hoping to find some secret rooms full of magical items left behind."
David Foxfire
GM, 494 posts
Fri 16 Jun 2017
at 02:50
  • msg #116

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

OOC:  It's going to take a while for me to design the tower, since I didn't expect anyone to get there, also, with Chris over at Ireland at this time, this is a good pausing point for me to build one over the weekend.
David Foxfire
GM, 496 posts
Sun 2 Jul 2017
at 00:03
  • msg #117

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

OOC:  Now that Tim's back, we can continue our games.

At regular intervals along any well-used roads, there are well-used places to camp.  Sometimes, these places are chosen for shelters to be built to provide not just a secure campsite, but also a place for a guard to keep watch over the immediate region.

And then there are places that would be otherwise abandoned, like the tower that our heroes reached before the last of the sun sets.

A fifty-foot tower just above the trees.  It could've been a lookout or a wizard's tower in an earlier time, but it's abandoned now.  The front door is locked.

At the foot of this tower, there was a clearing with an ample fire pit and a box that opens to reveal some spare equipment.  A half-spent tinderbox, a couple torches, some spare bandages, and even a couple books.  It's not too uncommon for previous travelers to drop off any excess items for future travelers to pick up if they need it.

Justin just dropped in a newspaper he got from Calais while Darcy gets a fire going.
Chestnut
player, 29 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Mon 3 Jul 2017
at 23:20
  • msg #118

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut nods to James and smiles. "Won't hold you responsible for fate, James. But I will be disappointed if I scream like a little girl while being savaged and you just sit by eating popcorn. After all, that would mean someone took over your mind."

Chestnut helps Meiou with the searching of the area to make sure nighttime ambushes won't be a thing. He then smiles and looks at Meiou. "Hey Meiou. Think you can unlock the door? Locked doors exist for people to unlock them, after all. And why camp outside a building when we could camp inside?"

Chestnut would do it, but he suspects Meiou would be better at it.

Chestnut then goes to help Darcy with the fire. He turns to talk to her. "You know. When I got into the adventuring biz, I chose bard because I'm a musician and the idea of weaving magic with music was too appealing to resist. It was a nice bonus when I learned I could use magic to heal my friends... but while a little healing is far better than none, having you along is just sooo much nicer. Of course, I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say it is nice to have you along for much more reason than just healing, but goodness do you ever do that well."
Mittens
player, 51 posts
Thu 6 Jul 2017
at 02:57
  • msg #119

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The closest any of the kids would get to poisoning anybody is if they were allowed to cook unsupervised.  http://mediad.publicbroadcasti.../201504/KidsCook.jpg

Mits grins at the exchange between the guys.  "And this is another reason I hang out with you all!"

She nods to Chestnut's suggesting that Meiou should try the lock.  "If we can't open the lock, I'll see about getting in by some other means."

The kids help with setting up camp, and Pyrus is eager to make himself useful by lighting the fire.
meiou
player, 253 posts
Sun 9 Jul 2017
at 18:41
  • msg #120

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit was already ahead of their suggestions as he had his tools out trying to pick the lock . he was trying to ignore the chatter behind him as he worked to keep from throwing him off.

13:40, Today: meiou rolled 23 using 1d20+6, rerolling ones ((17)).
James Hill
player, 34 posts
Sun 9 Jul 2017
at 20:04
  • msg #121

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Even if I had popcorn, you probably don't have to worry about that Chestnut."

  As the bunny gets to work, he adds "Though do be slightly more paranoid than usual Meiou.  A place this well traveled, and but still locked shut?  It may not be as abandoned as assumed."
David Foxfire
GM, 500 posts
Thu 20 Jul 2017
at 19:44
  • msg #122

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The lock unlatches, the door opens, and a new map is loaded into Roll20

(Your location is marked by the token)

You see a semi-darkened room by the lack of sunlight.  It's part of a classic stone and wood house with a tower.  The room has a kennel up ahead, ladders to your left that goes up to a ledge above you, and a barrel in one corner.  There is a door to your right.  A lantern that appears full of oil appears in a near corner next to the ladder.

You hear some chains move in front of you, several rooms in.
Chestnut
player, 30 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Fri 21 Jul 2017
at 04:54
  • msg #123

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut grins to Mitts' comment and gives her a thumbs-up! He prestidigitates a flower for Mittens and offers it to her with that bright, innocent smile of his.

Once inside the first door, Chestnut gets all wide-eyed. "Thanks, Meiou... man, I love places like this. Dibs on checking out the loft."

Chestnut hurries up the ladder to check out what's up on the ledge.
Mittens
player, 52 posts
Fri 21 Jul 2017
at 05:15
  • msg #124

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"Nice job, Meiou!  Good point, James."

Mits smiles at Chestnut, Righty noms the flower's stem and brings the bloom to Mits nose so she can sniff.  He then places the flower in her hair.  The kids are too scared to go inside the dark building and stay with the wagon.  Mits snaps her fingers to light the lantern with magic.

She then calls out in a stern voice, "Now before you go and accuse us heroes of being home invaders, this is not private property, and you've no right to go about claiming it's yours simply because you put a lock on the door."

Her tone softens, "But if you welcome us politely, you'll find us very agreeable guests."
meiou
player, 256 posts
Sun 23 Jul 2017
at 20:07
  • msg #125

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit facepalms upon hearing mittens. The whole point of being a thiefy type was to stealth around and NOT let anyone know you were there to robt them. that was like rule 2 of pips rules. He sighed walking in softly curious as to the noise ahead.
James Hill
player, 35 posts
Tue 25 Jul 2017
at 01:27
  • msg #126

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  James would worry about Mittens loudly announcing themselves, but really such small towers do not leave much room for subterfuge unless they are unoccupied in the first place.  Which the rattle of chains and maintained lighting kind of suggest against.

  "I don't think our luck runs good enough for 'wrongly imprisoned occupant', but a guy can dream." It's not callous, as it would be good luck for any wrongly imprisoned occupants to meet the party. It would be the rightfully imprisoned about to have a much worse day.
David Foxfire
GM, 503 posts
Wed 26 Jul 2017
at 16:41
  • msg #127

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The loft above the cage only had a couple boxes full of old mundane items (Any Item in the Equipment Table under 5 GP would be found there) but other than that and the lantern that Mittens ignited, the room is empty.  The door to your right (on the map) opens without resistance.  The chains continue to shake.

Cut to outside over Mittens' outburst:  Darcy and Justin just look into the open tower with bewilderment in their eyes.

"I can't believe she just said that," Justin said.

"I didn't sense anything dangerous in that tower," Darcy said, "So let the nubies learn how to properly adventure."

Justin gave a concerned look to the cleric but then changed the subject.  "Do you think Karl is all right? I know he tends to step in stuff that almost always gets over his head.  Easy to do with his height."

"Easy for him to get out of it with his stubbornness.  I'm sure we'll catch up with him, and I'm sure he'll chew us out for being late in rescuing him so he got out of whatever he got himself in.  You know dwarves."

Justin pauses, groans a bit, and then goes back to setting up the fire.
Chestnut
player, 31 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Thu 27 Jul 2017
at 04:05
  • msg #128

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut can be heard having a kender party up in the loft. "What's this thing?" small clacking sounds. "...ooooh marbles." more clacking sounds. "Oh hey, guys! I found a deck of Three Dragon Ante!"

He peaks over the edge, down at the rest of the team with a blanket over his head and wrapped around himself with an opening for his smiling face. "I guess we better check on that sound quickly, though. We can come back to this stuff later."

Abacus (Totally want this!), Backpack, Ball Bearings, Barrel, Basket, Bedroll... the list of things under 5gp is surprisingly long. But needless to say, Chestnut finds them all interesting, like most things in life.

But he rushes back down and follows the chain sounds. "Like my friend said, we're here to help! Please don't be alarmed!"
Mittens
player, 53 posts
Thu 27 Jul 2017
at 04:19
  • msg #129

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Noting the facepalm and bewilderment, Mittens asks innocently, "What?"

She grins at Chestnut's antics, then heads into the next room, takes a look around, and reaches to open the next door.

"Your rattling chains and no response is leaving me to believe that you're either a ghost or some mute creature.  Neither of which are going to scare me off.  My offer remains.  Be polite, and I shall be polite in return."
meiou
player, 260 posts
Fri 28 Jul 2017
at 04:41
  • msg #130

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit sighed. Seriously these two know not the meaning of stealth.
Upon hearing Darcy his ears twitched. "You seem to forget I can STILL hear you." he called back to the healer . He didn't seem to like being reffered to as newbie. He had done plenty of jobs with pip just not many of these kinds.
James Hill
player, 36 posts
Sat 29 Jul 2017
at 04:33
  • msg #131

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  That's clearly the real reason why Meiou is a newbie, because he doesn't realize they are totally saying that on purpose.

  "Wow, that's pretty bad news Justin.  The average dwarf is much taller than Meiou or Chestnut, so if Karl's height is worth comment then these two are absolutely screwed."

  James follows along with Mittens, so if things go wrong in the next room there will be more heroic(?) violence on hand.
David Foxfire
GM, 506 posts
Sun 6 Aug 2017
at 20:06
  • msg #132

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

I'm assuming that you're following the sounds here.

The party progress toward a succession of a Common Room, a Kitchen, the Hallway where a circular staircase is seen, and a bedroom. Eventually, you come to near the source of the chain sounds, at the other side to the door to Area 2.  (Where the marker is at.)

I'll let you stop on the way over there if you want to investigate anything beforehand.
Chestnut
player, 32 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Wed 9 Aug 2017
at 19:31
  • msg #133

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chestnut heard 'em too, but he always feels he's a newbie! Life is just more exciting when you're a newbie. :)

Chestnut is going directly to the sound. People are more important than things. These rooms and their contents aren't going anywhere.
Mittens
player, 54 posts
Thu 10 Aug 2017
at 03:00
  • msg #134

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

"My guess is that Meiou and Chestnut are being spared the short jokes until such time as our hosts are more friendly with them," Mittens concludes, "Zombie.  I'm thinking zombie.  And now for some music appropriate for how the zombie is feeling at our arrival."

As a princess, Mittens is compelled to begin singing and dancing through the house, playing with plates in the kitchen, and so on as she makes her way to the room where the chain sound is coming from.  ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?...NFM15sQnG5f1Tc2cqU6B )

"The window is open, so's that door
I didn't know they did that anymore
Who knew we owned eight thousand salad plates?

For years I've roamed these empty halls
Why have a ballroom with no balls?
Finally they're opening up the gates

There'll be actual real live people
It'll be totally strange
But wow, am I so ready for this change!"


On the word, "change," lefty will open the door to the room where the creepy sound is coming from.  Who knew that a princess song could be sung even more fittingly by a zombie?
meiou
player, 262 posts
Thu 10 Aug 2017
at 20:17
  • msg #135

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit groans as he begins searching the bedroom. The whole song suddenly made him feel like he was in the old Raskin Bass The Hobbit animated movie for some reason. Not that he knew what that was. Maybe it was something he saw at one of the places Pip dragged him.  " chip the glasses crack the plates thats what bilbo baggins hates thats what bilbo baggins hates  so carefully carefully with the plates plunt the knives and bend the forks smash the bottles burn the corks thats what bilbo baggins hates so carefully carefully with the plates . " the rabbit sings to himself quietly as he searches.
James Hill
player, 37 posts
Fri 11 Aug 2017
at 02:02
  • msg #136

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "Well at least at this point anything short of a god flattening the tower with a life sized tarrasque statue would be an anti-climax." Though even an anti-climax can result in someone getting killed. A serious job hazard for moody immortal wizards ever getting a steady girlfriend for example.
David Foxfire
GM, 509 posts
Sat 26 Aug 2017
at 10:53
  • msg #137

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

What Mittens and Chestnut found behind that door was not a zombie.  (Background sound: Awwwww)

What they did find in a room that looked like a mechanic's lab instead was a suit of armor that would've been able to move on its own if it weren't for the chains holding its arms wide to its sides.  All the chain sounds you heard was this animated armor pulling at them.

When Mittens and Chestnut entered the room, the Armor stopped pulling, stopping all the chain sounds.  Its head turned to the pair, as if wondering what brings them here.

On closer look, they found that the chain had a lock on it, and there's a panel in the chest-plate on the armor.

Meanwhile, Meiou didn't find anything of note in the room he's in, but he does know of the staircase in the room before.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:58, Sat 26 Aug 2017.
Chestnut
player, 33 posts
Songwriter
Kender Diplomat
Sun 27 Aug 2017
at 03:06
  • msg #138

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Chetnut commends Meiou. "Good to hear you singing, Meiou." and goes for an arm around the rabbit.

Chestnut stares at the armor. "Not a zombie. But animated armor is pretty cool! Sorry, James, but animated armor is not anticlimax material to me." To be fair, most things are not anticlimax material for a kender.

He trots over to the armor, staying just out of kicking distance. "Can you talk? If not, then just shake your head like so." he demonstrates a head-shake.
Mittens
player, 55 posts
Sun 27 Aug 2017
at 03:21
  • msg #139

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

Mits grins to Meiou's song, giving a thumbs-up for the awesome reference.  "There And Back Again," is one of her favorite stories!

The enthusiastic adventurer cheers when she finds she was wrong about it being a zombie!  "Awesome!"

She turns to James with a "what the heck?!" look on her face.  "Love how you go from a single zombie to 'life-sized tarrasque statue god smite!'"

Not to be out-done, Lefty wants to stand up for Mittens.  "The Panda... exaggerates... better."

They can't all be winners.

(( OOC:
David Foxfire:
(Background sound: Awwwww)


LOL!!!  Cracked me up!  XD  ))

meiou
player, 266 posts
Mon 28 Aug 2017
at 19:46
  • msg #140

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

The rabbit shivered and shook his head hearing James " Do not give them ideas! I once saw a whole temple get coated in caramel sauce cause Pip mocked at how not even that could stop him from 'borrowing' the artifact housed inside. That stuff is like impossible to move through without boots of levitation or free movement or Kicks of awesome ice cream topping running. Don't ask me about the last. I didn't name them. " he shakes his head again. Why oh why did pip let that girl name those shoes.
James Hill
player, 38 posts
Tue 29 Aug 2017
at 08:49
  • msg #141

Re: [[AE--LAoP]]Day 1

  "That's okay, Mittens exaggerates consistently, and shall win the marathon.".

  Huh.  Chained up could still mean faces ripped off as a possibility, but then it's probably a rather sad example of spooky armor/armored person if chains have been a problem for it.  At least Chestnut is pleased.

  "Meiou, why do most of your stories about Pip seem to involve some form of BS, only for him to want to prove he's even bigger BS? That said, clearly wasn't as much of a hinderance as you claim if you now how to get past it."
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