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Rubyleaf Forestfriend (Elf 1)
Str 7 -1
Int 15 +1 +5%
Wis 14 +1
Dex 11
Con 13 +1
Cha 14
HP 7/7
XP 124
AC 2
Platemail, Shield
Sword (1d8-1), Longbow (1d6), 20 arrows
Backpack, Iron Rations, Rope 50', 2 small sacks, 1 large sack, Wolfsbane, torch
Spellbook: Comprehend Languages, Hold Portal, Read Magic
5gp 1sp 200cp

Fig'Tard (Dwarf 1)
STR 15 +1 +5%
INT 8 -1
WIS 7 -1
DEX 16 +2
CON 10
CHA 5 -2
HP 8/8
XP 722
AC 0
Plate Mail, Shield
Sword (1d8+1) Dagger (1d4+1)
Backpack, Iron Rations, Small Hammer, 12 pitons, Rope 50', Wolfsbane, Wineskin, torch
2 garnets (100gp each, in breeches) citrine (10gp)
303gp 223sp 643cp

Street Fighting Man (Cleric 1)
STR 10
INT 12
WIS 14 +1 +5%
DEX 13 +1
CON 6 -1
CHA 14 +1
HP 5/5
XP 75
AC 3
Chain Mail, Shield
Mace (1d6)
Backpack, Holy Symbol, Lantern Oil, Tinderbox, 6 torches, rope 50', 2 waterskins (full), 2 small sacks, 2 large sacks, wolfsbane
24gp 43cp

Gruber (Halfling 1)
STR 11
INT 10
WIS 11
DEX 11
CON 5 -2
CHA 13 +1
HP 4/4
AC 0
XP 588
Platemail, Shield
Small sword (1d6), Shortbow (1d6), 20 arrows, 4 silver arrows
Backpack, Iron Rations, Tinderbox, 6 Torches, Wineskin (full), Waterskin (full), Thieves' tools, stripper sash, stripper boots
327gp 58sp 600cp

Echowinds (Dwarf 1)
STR 15 +1
INT 7 -1
WIS 11
DEX 10
CON 13 +1
CHA 15 +1
HP 9/9
AC 2
XP 151
Plate Armour, Shield
Sword (1d8+1), Dagger (1d4+1)
Backpack, Iron Rations, Small Hammer, 12 pitons, Rope 50', Wolfsbane, Wineskin (half full)
Hatbox (tied shut)
38gp 278sp 600cp

Robert Downey Jr. (Magic-User 1)
STR 9
INT 13 +1 +5% Speaks Draconic
WIS 6 -1
DEX 9
CON 14 +1
CHA 12 +1
HP 5/5
AC 9
XP 67
Silver Dagger (1d4)
Backpack, Iron rations, holy water, lantern, 5 flasks of oil, Tinder box, Mirror, Waterskin (full of magic water), Wineskin (full)
2 small sacks, 2 large sacks.
Spellbook: Sleep, Shield, Read Magic
17gp 105sp 63cp

Aw yeah, we Castle of Gygar now!

I'll hang around until the other guys show up I guess. Been waiting for 2 hours already anyway lol

>>21384067
Actually, as a halfling, do I only speak common?
Also, I know that you gave the shop list in a previous thread could you post that again?

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>>21384086
Sure.
The rules say nothing about halfling languages, and you don't have high enough intelligence to learn extra ones, so you just speak common

Apparently America's set its clocks back, so we might be waiting a while

>>21384127
At the bottom it says there is extra in the D&D expert set, have you got that? Are we allowed to use it?

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>>21384162
I guess, since you've got way too much gold to know what to do with now.
I'll even check the mercenaries page, so you can hire some meatshields.

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>>21384226
Wow, they are cheap as. I guess the main limit would be that they demand a share of the loot, and if they don't get it will desert in battle.
But hey, I guess you can have an alchemist on retainer if you're going to want a large volume of healing potions

>>21384246
That's not a bad idea, healing potions would be pretty good to have, especially considering echo was nearly killed in that last battle...

>>21384297
The D&D expert rules say the materials cost 500gp, so I'll say the retail is 750gp. If you want more than 4 a month, an alchemist is a good investment.

>>21384341
Hmmm... welp, it's up to the other guys, I'll barely need them but they get pretty bloody.

Well, I'm ready. I just popluated the second and third floors of the dungeon.

>>21384424
I'm still here, hopefully the other guys show up soon.

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Well, it's 9 so I'll bump for them to see the thread

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bumping

Where, oh where are my companions?!

>>21384501
spending money is difficult in basic.

It's not 3.5 where you can go to your friendly local magic store

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I brought some pictures to bump with.

If this campaign goes beyond castle gygar, we should call it "Two and a Half Dwarfs".

>>21384598
But you can buy a war galley and become pirates.

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>>21384668
but we can't even open doors!
First, we need a sturdy lockbox of our own, or to rent one from the dwarven exchange (if it exists), so thieves don't just take it while we're out adventuring. But, technically, we get 'free' land at level 9, so if we can just hold out...
Then, we need to build a stronghold to properly house all our loot, and our pet alchemist when we can afford him.
Srsly, though, I've never been too sure how to spend cash in this version.

>>21384697
We could venture in to the castle with Rubyleaf if we are careful?

>>21384757
And you can bring in some heavy footmen to help. As hirelings they only get half shares of treasure and XP

>>21384779
Aye, 2 heavy footmen, Fig and I and Rubyleaf? that mite b cool.

>>21384779
And none at all if they die!

I'd go 1 heavy footman, that'd make the party similar to yesterday, until Echo comes in.

Also, while we're in town, I want to buy a crossbow and a case of bolts. (40 gp total)

>>21384796
Alrighty. Footmen are AC 4, have 6hp, fight as level 0 men and do 1d8 damage. They're willing to join for half shares in the treasure.
First up, which room do you want to go to?

>>21384821
Down the eastern stairwell, proceeding north to the point where we encountered the goblins last game. Footman takes point.

Rolled 1

>>21384821
We'll do as Fig said, similar party to yesterday until Echo joins us, I say we go to room west from where the goblins were, using a hide check to peek through and check out the room

>>21384843
You reach the area, and the goblin corpses are gone. Well, mostly gone, there are a few bones and the like lying around. You hear a fair amount of Goblin chatter coming from downstairs
From there, you can go east, or down the stairs to the third level of the dungeon.

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>>21384846
You see two humanoid figures in this room. They look gaunt and sickly, and are eating what look like the remains of the goblins. There's a fair amount of silver coins on the floor, and an ornate metal shield lies partly hidden within the ghouls' bone pile

>>21384885
Oh, and just reminding all of you that Rubyleaf has Hold Portal prepared, so if you have to flee and there's a door you can go through, you'll be safe.

Rolled 1

>>21384843
"What do you think Fig, think we could take them? They don't even know we're here..."

>>21384885
That's what I needed. The ghouls are in room 50?
Let's have the footman set ready in the passage while gruber and I take potshots at the nearest ghoul

Rolled 20

>>21384899
"Aye, let's let 'em 'ave flyin' stick an' steel while the footman 'olds the 'all. Start with the one on the roight."

Roll for attack since we get surprise maybe? and gruber got dat init

Rolled 4 + 1

>>21384903
My plan exactly, since I'm hiding I get a free attack then an initiative check, right? Then I take my first shot and back up behind the footman

Rolled 15

>>21384903
Okay, I'll call that a suprise round, and you can roll for initiative next round.
Here's Rubyleaf's shot. Ghouls are AC 6 so you need a 13 to hit

Rolled 4 + 1

>>21384913
If Fig rolls for his damage I'll roll for initiative

Rolled 1

>>21384913
Yep. I'll roll their initiative in a bit, after Rubyleaf's damage.

Rolled 5

>>21384929
Ghoul initiative...

Rolled 3

>>21384911
-click ka-CHUNK- away flies the bolt dealing this much damage!

Rolled 5

>>21384932
So thats simultaneous strikes, next round.
Rolling for hireling's attack

Rolled 13, 1 = 14

The Ghouls advance and strike at Fig'Tard and the footman. Fig'Tard, since you used your crossbow you're AC1 this round, since your shield's down.

Rolled 4 + 1

Unsure if it's the next round yet but here goes my second shot after I back away behind the fighters

Rolled 9, 9 = 18

>>21384949
And they miss. Rolling for footman and Rubyleaf's attacks

>>21384951
Yeah, it's the next round.

With the simultaneous initiative in this fight, if the ghoul strikes and paralyzes you still get the attack for that round

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21384960
x-bow down, shield and sword up, making an upward slash as I draw the blade from its sheath!

Rolled 17, 8 = 25

>>21384974
Swing and a miss. The ghouls continue to struggle with the dwarf and man

Rolled 7 + 1

>>21384984
I fire again at the one we injured earlier.

Rolled 15, 8 = 23

>>21384984
Ouch, that was close. Without the shield you'd have been hit. The fighting man attacks the ghoul as Rubyleaf looses another arrow

Rolled 5

>>21384992
Your footman hacks away at the ghoul assaulting him

Rolled 8 + 1

>>21385004
Footman has a good dice pool.

His first strike may have been wild and frantic as the ghouls close the distance quickly, but now Fig'tar brings his sword back down toward the bolt 'marked' ghoul.

>lurking heretex
Heretics? where!?

Rolled 2, 4 = 6

The footman slays the ghoul, leaving only one of the monsters alive. Checking its morale

Rolled 19

>>21385025
The undead abomination does not care about its dead mate, and strikes again at the dorf

Rolled 17 + 1

>>21385035
I loose an arrow at the ghoul's head as Fig is struck "Get off him ya monster!

Rolled 1

>>21385035
Ouch. With your attack roll, Fig'Tard, roll 2d20. Second one is save vs paralyzation

Rolled 19 + 1

>>21385039
The arrow soars through the air and with a loud squelch strikes true through the ghoul.

Rolled 5

>>21385045
Woops, meant to 1d6

Rolled 3

>>21385040
see >>21385016
this roll is saving throw

The ghouls are defeated! Fig'Tard, you still need to make that d20 saving throw

>>21385052
WHELP, paralysis

>>21385056
Fig'Tard falls to the ground, paralyzed

Rolled 1

>>21385066
"You, nameless footman, strap Fig to a shield and guard him as I search the room"

Search for loot and spot check for anything out of the ordinary

Everyone gets 15 XP from the two ghouls, except Gruber who gets 14. You gather up the coins and come to about 1300 silver pieces, as well as the shield found in the midden.

Rolled 3

>>21385079
Is there anything strange or out of the ordinary about the shield we found?

>>21385082
It does seem to be in suprisingly good condition. There's no rust or corrosion, and the dyes within the knotwork design on the face are still bright and colourful.

What is the footman going to be called? 1d20 with vote, highest wins

Rolled 7

>>21385092
Sounds like something we should put near the magic water. See if the water glows.

Derp, should have bought an extra waterskin to fill with it.

Fig just sorta lays there, looking around, trying to blink and wiggle his big toe.

Rolled 11

>>21385115
Ng'on Ame

>>21385116
You'll be paralysed for about an hour. It's safe to wait that long, as wandering monsters only get rolled for every 2 hours

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This is how I Rubyleaf.

>>21385143
Well we don't know that so I'm gonna keep him strapped to the shield and tie rope to it in case we need to sled him away.

"Sorry if it's undignified Fig, better safe than sorry"

We'll wait it out then.

>>21385157
Pretty much...
>>21385170
Fig, being paralyzed, can't do anything until he finds he can wiggle his big toe.

The first thing he does is roll off of the shield, and pick it up to judge its weight and construction.

"Not so nasty a scratch, but an awful chill touch 'e 'ad."

>>21385170
You spend an hour counting the loot. Yep, exactly 1300 silver pieces. Nice round number. Fig'Tard recovers from his paralysis.

>>21385191
Then I say we go to the pool at the other staircase through the ground floor to check the shield for magic.

Also, empty my wineskin and collect some.

>>21385186
It's a good, well made shield. It doesn't look dented or damaged, which is odd as its owner was clearly killed by the ghouls and all his belongings rotted or rusted away

>>21385205
The water glows blue as you bring the shield to it, and if water splashes onto the shield it runs off it, as though repelled.

>>21384579
Where is this from and where can I find more?

>>21385230
"Well now laddie, looks loike we've found summat special... Moind if Oi give it a try?"

If there are no objections, Fig will equip the strange and totally not cursed shield.

>>21385231
It looks like Gastrophobia, but I can't find that comic in the archives
>you will never be the slave of a curvy amazon and have a shapeshifting beast fall in love with you

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>>21385230
"Interesting, but what does it mean? What does it mean?!"

>>21385248
Well, it doesn't clamp onto your arm or anything, so it's probably not cursed.

>>21385274
Is there anything written or inscribed on the shield that Ruby can read?

>>21385293
"It is certainly magical writing, but I prepared Hold Portal rather than Read Magic this morning. Perhaps while we are resting after this expedition I could check it."

>>21385274
Fig'Tar shrugs, "Well it be a roight pretty shield, an' lastin' so long, I'll put my trust in it. Fer now."

I'll give everyone a moment to admire the pretty shield. Then, maybe we should just head north instead of buggering all the way across the keep?

>>21385313
Through the north door from Room 40? The corridor there continues for 30 feet, but 10 feet in another path leads away to the east. The north way you think you hear kobolds. Continue north, or take the path east?

>>21385340
I'll leave this one to gruber

>>21385358
I say we check out the kobolds, what do you think?

Waiting for you to make a decision

>>21385410
We shall go towards the kobolds, fighters at the front, rangers in the rear.

Rolled 3

There are eight Kobolds in this 20 foot room, armed with several spears. They attack, knowing you from the kobolds at the gatehouse.
Roll for initiative

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>>21385445
Ack

Rolled 11 + 2

>>21385454
initiative with dexterity!

Rolled 1 + 2

>>21385463
derp

Rolled 9 + 1

>>21385468
Simultaneous combat again!

"Kobolds again?! Bah! This place is swarming with them!"

Rolled 1, 11, 4, 1, 18, 2, 8, 8 = 53

>>21385468
Alright, attacks are simultaneous. You need a 12 to hit the Kobolds. The ones in the front attack the fighters, as the others hurl spears.

Rolled 3

>>21385495
One of the kobolds manages to stab Ng'on.

Rolled 6, 19 = 25

>>21385504
He strikes back, and Rubyleaf looses an arrow into the javalineers at the back

>>21385516
Being the ones with 1hp, I'm not rolling for wounds to the ones in the back

Fig'Tard, you still have your swing. Rubyleaf's arrow kills one of the juvenile kobolds in the back

Rolled 8 + 1

>>21385547
havin some chore and family stuff, sry

Rolled 12 + 1

>>21385553
Aight, round 2 then as I fire again, this time at those spear chuckers, how many are there?

Rolled 19, 5, 13, 13, 20, 8, 17 = 95

>>21385553
That's alright. The kobolds continue fighting

Rolled 1

>>21385572
One less than there was before I guess.

Rolled 3

>>21385572
3 left. One of them manages to hit Rubyleaf with a spear, and one at the front lines almost gets Fig'Tard, but the blow seems to have been turned aside by some force

Rolled 17, 1 = 18

>>21385577
Rubyleaf and the fighting man continue to attack

Rolled 1

>>21385600
Ng'on Ame's damage roll

Rolled 2

>>21385591
" 'Tis your shield Fig! It must be protected by a magical barrier!"

Rolled 2, 2 = 4

>>21385605
And the Kobold morale check, to see if they run this round.

Rolled 18 + 1

>>21385608
Didn't mean to roll but it's a new round now so I'll attack!


I fire again at the javelin throwers aiming at me and ruby, two against two they don't stand a chance.

>>21385616
Fig'Tard still has his attack to do.

Rolled 6

>>21385616
That's another down, as their will begins to waver!

>>21385624
Yep, but that's part of round three. They'll still get a chance to throw one last spear at you before being shot

>>21385622
He had his first round attack, that was my second round

>>21385628
Ah, kk, losing track of the rounds lol

Rolled 20 + 1

>>21385628
Here's a roll for round 2

Rolled 4 + 1

>>21385639
round 2 damage

Rolled 10, 6, 7, 9, 1 = 33

>>21385645
You kill one of the kobolds in the front line, only 5 remain. The non-doomed javalineer steps foreward to face Fig'Tard

Rolled 5, 20 = 25

>>21385659
And no hits. Rubyleaf and the hireling make their attacks

Rolled 3

>>21385666
And roll for arrow damage

>>21385668
One of the kobolds is dropped by Rubyleaf's arrow.

Rolled 9 + 1

>>21385659
NON doomed you say?

>>21385684
well I guess you're right...

Rolled 4, 9, 13, 8 = 34

Four kobolds remain, all locked in combat with the fighting man and veteran (dwarven). The big one shouts "Hold the line, lads."

Rolled 12 + 1

>>21385740
"Not today!"

I fire upon the one that gave the rallying cry.

Rolled 4

>>21385748
Rolling for damage

Rolled 18 + 1

>>21385740
I target the big, boastful one, "Aye, hold still!"

Rolled 14, 3 = 17

>>21385740
Elf and man fight on...

Rolled 7 + 1

>>21385760
"an' see wot awaits ye on the other side!"

Rolled 3

>>21385761
Sword damage, against one of the other. Because seriously, overkill.

Rolled 6, 5 = 11

>>21385778
The last kobold rolls for morale, to see if he surrenders

>>21385791
The Kobold youth throws his weapon down. "I yield! I yield! I can show you a treasure, but let me live!"

>>21385791
If he does we could use a kobold ally! Also, y'know, he better know something interesting.

>>21385799
"Easy, we're not here for senseless slaughter, just treasure, what do you know?"

>>21385816
"Aye, an' the bounty on Bargle Arglebargle. Ye've made a wise choice."

I kick the weapon across the floor away from the kobold.

>>21385816
"There's gold hidden north, behind a fake wall. And buried under the tower. I can show you!"

>>21385873
Fig looks to Gruber, then nods slowly, "Aye then, show us an' make yer way out of 'ere. Any tricks will 'ave ye worse off."

>>21385850
The kobold has a sour look on his face. "Oh. Him. We're sick of that man too, but God says him and his filthy goblins stay. It's that degenerate woman, she uses her seductive wiles on Our Lord and all of a sudder her boyfriend's moving in with his minions."

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>>21385889
He leads you north, to an alcove by the stairs down. Pushing in a panel, he reveals a chest full of silver and gold coins. "The other one's up above, beneath the east tower."

>>21385900
"Woman you say? Who is this woman? And what do you mean by God?"

>>21385928
I whisper to Fig "You don't trust this kobold, Right? I sense a trap..."

>>21385900
"Ah, so it be a seductress wot 'as ye 'is way. Lad, ye ken the gobbos claim 'is place to be 'eir rightful 'ome?"
I lean back to Gruber, "We may 'ave walked int' one, but iffin 'ey be dispute for territory in 'is rotted place, let us offer 'em means to escape, fer now. If all the kobold will leave while we get Bargle an' 'is gobbos, our job be 'alf as 'ard."

>>21385930
As you follow him back upstairs with the silver, he explains.
"I think her name's Qilynn. And God's God. He made us in His image so we serve Him and provide His needs. Then she came, and with her flattery became favoured by Him. Well, you let one human in and before you know it the whole dungeon's gone. That wizard shows up and makes a deal with God and fills the place with goblins and ogres. But it is His will, so what can be done?"

>>21385982
"Ogres?! I don't like the sound of that... I suppose you kobolds lost a lot of favour when the goblins and ogres came in, eh?"

>>21385996
"Yes. We try to show our appreciation, but they always end up giving Him far greater tributes"
He leads you across the courtyard to the tower, and starts pacing out the distance from a block of rubble. "Dig here."

>>21386041
"I'd rather you dug it up. There is gold coin in it for you."

>>21386041
Let's have the hireling or the kobold do the digging.
"May'ap we kin 'ave some arrangement, lad? Suppose ye an' all yer kin take up wot ye need an' can carry an' flee the castle tonight. Let us take care of the goblins, Bargle, and the seductress. When we're all clear, we make a mark on the gates an' yer come back un'armed. Sound foine?"

>>21386058
He scrabbles at the ground for a while with his claws, and pulls out a pewter box decorated with onyx studs. Opening it he reveals threescore gold pieces. "Here."
Being a far better appraiser than the kobolds, Fig'Tard realises the box is worth nearly as much as the gold within. Cleaned up it could fetch 50gp

>>21386102
If the kobold agrees with my plan, I'll give him my share of the gold coins (but not my share of the box!) to sweeten the deal. If he just runs in and warns, well, we'll get the gold back anyway, harhar

>>21386083
"It would be good to have our home back, but we cannot leave our God. If you spoke with him and came to an agreement, maybe we could go, but we must remain here unless He sends us away."

>>21386117
I haven't been splitting up the loot yet. You and gruber need to work out what you're entitled to since you're getting the shield, and that might change if more magic items are found.

>>21386155
I say we split the gold each way, any item that people need can go to that person regardless of gold. Anything we may not need (unlikely) we can try and get it appraised to sell and split the gold. Sound good Fig? Saves divvying up gold compared to items each time we get something shiny.

>>21386155
coinage and gems as even split, magic items round robin in a "need before greed" fashion? (eg: Fig, Grub, Echo. I get the shield so now it's Grub, Echo, Fig. Item comes up that Grub can't use, so Echo gets it, and now it's Grub, Fig, Echo)

>>21386175
Loot and coinage would be split to give you and ruby 114 gp worth each and the footman 57 gp, with one left over.

>>21386201
And of course Ruby and Fig' get 120 XP, due to their bonuses. Grub gets 114XP.
Any of you want that fancy box?

>>21386201
Give the leftover to the kobold.
>>21386136
"If such be the case, we cannae walk straightforward to yer god an' become surrounded. We can offer to each kobold group 'at wot we 'ave offered ye as we meet 'em, but no such quarter shall we offer the greenskin invaders of yer 'ome. Also, we shall try to spare yer god when we meet upon the temptress an' Bargle."

>>21386215
Let Echo hold onto it for now, we can sell it later, or stash our loot in it if it can be fitted with a lock.

>>21386215
I don't mind keeping it, just in case, we probably won't need the gold and it might come in handy later for some reason.

>>21386235
I add "What's your name, kobold?"

>>21386235
"I shall tell them to let you pass, and see He knows you do not seek to fight his chosen people. As it is He that would be sparing you."

>>21386277
"I am Sylzxx son of Akhak." He leaves, returning to the castle

>>21386247
It can be, but it can carry 200 coins at most.

>>21386318
totes need to hit up that dwarven exchange for some plat.

"Go, then, wise Sylzxx, ye may 'ave saved yer clan today."

Let's give him some time by securing the recent pile of loot back at town in lockboxes or whatever we've been doing to keep it all safe? I also want to drop the weight of the not-so-magic shield I'm not using anymore.

>>21386345
Right. I'm assuming you're depositing it with the Dwarven bank, and keeping various goods (like the gems, jewelery, and objects d'art) in their strongboxes or decorating your homes.
Dwarven bankers don't charge deposit fees, and they don't make loans. They just do it because they like have a big pile of gold. It feels right.

You could also spend a few days resting. Fig is one hp down, and your hireling's taken some damage. It's better to keep the same one, as they gain XP and can get their first level.

>>21386416
I'm assuming I'm just a murderhobo. The gems are staying in my breeches, but anything else fancy that isn't sold and split stays with the dwarven exchange.
>>21386446
I'm ok with this

>>21386446
Yeah, we should rest and drink.

You've spent a day in town when a man approaches you at the inn. He's a rough looking man, probably a bandit, and he's carrying a letter, sealed with wax and a ribbon. "Scuze me. I was told to give you this message."

>>21386525
Well I'll open the message then.

"Any idea who it's from?"

>>21386525
I buy him bread and beer, then listen on.

>>21386542
"From Sam. The boss. The big boss."

The letter reads
"To Fig'Tard, Gruber, Rubyleaf et al
I have heard of your recent act of mercy, in accepting the surrender of Sylzxx and offering an agreement of non-agression to the kobolds of Mistamere. I am interested in speaking with you on the matter of the warlock Bargle and the bounty on his head. Let my associate here know if you would agree to this meeting, and I shall come to the crossroads north-east of town this evening.
With all faith and sincerity,
Samael."

>>21386608
"Well, watcha think Fig? Could be a trap...? I wonder if this is on that woman's command, the kobold did say she had his ear..."

>>21386664
"Aye, may be. But imagine, may'ap it ain't an' we can get the bounty 'at much easier? Besides, Oi got to put me 'onour where me tongue been waggin', eh?"

>>21386737
"I say we meet with them but bring an extra halfling merc archer just in case... if they don't know my face I can hide in the bushes around the meeting site in case things kick off, they won't know any different since the numbers at the meet will add up..."

>>21386866
"Aye, could do Gruber, though Oi imagine if things go wrong, the best course be jus' to run."

I address the messenger, "Go on an' tell Sam we'll meet 'im."

Sorry it took me a while to reply, computer crashed
>>21386866
The halfling archer, not seeing much chance for plunder, asks 2 silvers to join for the evening.
>>21386891
"Alright."
The messenger leaves, heading out on the north road.

>>21387030
No worries, my internet tubes are getting clogged right now so I'm having similar issues.

Rolled 6

>>21387030
Sure, 2 silver it is, I'll head to the meeting point early and roll a hide check.

Rolling d10, assuming it's near bushes it's a 1-9 pass right?

You head out that evening to the crossroads. There is a woods nearby, thick enough that anything could be hiding in the darkness. A figure approaches from the woods, in a greatcoat and with a broad brim hat obscuring his face. He moves smoothly over the ground without any movement of his legs you can see, and his arms are still at his sides. The man says "I am Samael. So glad you could join me. Now, you said there was a bounty on Bargle's head. Tell me, how much is it?"

>>21387130
Yep. You hide successfully in the bushes.

Rolled 9

>>21387152
Then I'll let Fig take the helm here, gotta walk the dog quickly.

>>21387144
"Aye, so 'ere is. A bounty of 1000 gold to bring him alive so 'at 'e may face justice."

>>21387228
"Yes. I can help you catch him. I know that he has an escape route from his lair, so he can flee if the fight turns against him. I can ensure his escape is blocked so he can be captured. In return, I want that bounty. You will not miss it, with all the great magical treasures you shall loot from him, and I want that gold."

>>21387279
"Aye, if 'e guards treasure as ye describe an' ye can guarantee the kobolden shallnae interfere along with blockin' 'is escape, the gold shall be yers, left in the molestopus' hole. If 'e 'as nae such magical treasure, we might agree 'at ye deserve a proper share of the bounty instead?"

>>21387372
>>21387279
I have to do some dinner prep, and also my net is still acting up. it'll be about 20 minutes before I can post again :(

>>21387372
I'm back anyway, I'll sit around in the bushes for the time being like a good little halfling.

>>21387372
"Agreed, for I know he has them. He guards the blade Anglachel, and the medusa has the map to its twin Anguirel, and a mithril suit. She too has gold, and I would be obliged if you give me a full share of her treasury too, for warning you of her."

>>21387507
"We shall see, Samael. Let us to our business each. And there may or may not be another dorf with us in the morrow."

>>21387592
"Yes. I will hold to my end of the bargain. You would be wise to do so too."

Samael returns to the forest in the same strange manner.

The next day, Rubyleaf casts Read Magic, and tells you that the shield is indeed inscribed with runes of protection, giving it twice the protective power of a normal shield.

>>21387658
"Nice one, that'll save you from being enraptured by ghouls again, can't seem to see the attraction but to each their own I guess, heh"

So, what now? You want to make another expedition into the castle?

>>21387763
Can do, hopefully Fig agrees, he can catch up anyway. I'll hire another merc to join me, Ng'on Ame and Rubyleaf until he catches up.

Sorry guys, I ran into a bit of a situation not too dissimilar from that in "If you Give a Cutebold a Candle"

>>21387763
>>21387808

How well polished can I make my shield? Mirror sheen? If not, I want to buy a small mirror.

>>21387808
Well, that makes the maths easier.
Here's the map as is
>>21385928

Where do you want to go?

>>21388045
You now have a mirror. And no, you can't get it that well polished.

You guys are really lucky I didn't decide to name the swords "GlamorHamor" and "MC Hammer"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdncrcdQ4Ko

>>21388118
I'll buy a mirror as well actually and I think we should head east of 46

>>21388054
I say we clear all the gobbos and undead out from floor 2 before we investigate floor 3.

>>21388204
That works, floor 2 scourging it is.

>>21388204
I would definitely recommend it.

So again, where on floor 2 are you going to explore?

>>21388269
East of 46

>>21388296
eeyup

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>>21388296
The path leads to a long corridor, about 140 feet. A few small empty rooms, apparently once oubliettes, sit to the south.
There are two other rooms which seem unusual. The first one has the sounds of speaking in Goblin, but one of the voices sounds human. The second has a strange odour coming from it

>>21388364
Goblins and a human?

I whisper to Gruber, "Gobstermination time, methinks."

>>21388418
"Of course, but if the human is Bargle, or a wizard subordinate we may have a fight on our hands... I say we go in anyway"

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>>21388432
Entering the room, you see a human woman and six goblins. She wears chain armour, a tabard with a black dragon on it, and a pair of sapphire earrings worth 200gp. She reaches for her mace and says "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
On a table is amber with an extinct beetle trapped in it. Probably worth 100gp!

>>21388481
"We moight ask the same, lass, as ye have greenskins fer company."

>>21388481
"Hold! stow your weapons, please, there is no need for bloodshed, we are merely treasure hunters and were told this castle was mainly empty save for a few monsters, I apologize for interrupting."

>>21388537
"Ah, I am a prisoner. But now you're here I am free! Let me lead you to a cave I saw with a great treasure. What luck you found me."

>>21388564
"We have been set upon by greenskins before in this castle, explain why you were not merely slew where you stood?"

>>21388564
DO NOT TRUST
>>21388604
"Aye, wot prisoner is kept of her weapons, armor, an' pretty, pretty jewelry?"
Hand on sword pommel, shield on shield arm.

>>21388604
"They wanted to force me to tell them where the treasure was. But now you've scared them into retreating," she repeats in goblin, and they all leave, "I can show you brave rescuers where to find it"

Rolled 6

>>21388623
She says in goblin "They're not buying it. Get them!" The goblins run back into the room, axes at the ready
roll for initiative

>>21388632
"Why were you just speaking in goblin there? Fig what did she just say?"

I whisper to Fig and Ruby "I don't like this one bit..."

Rolled 2 + 1

>>21388667
Rolling for initiative

Rolled 11 + 1

>>21388667
"She said she's a liar!" sword-draw cut on the mace chick!

Rolled 4, 1, 18, 10, 11, 20, 2 = 66

>>21388672
Goblins go first, and begin their attack.

It takes a 15 to hit the woman and 13 to hit the goblins

Rolled 14 + 1

>>21388686
Rolling to hit the woman and backing away to a safe distance.

Rolled 3

>>21388686
One of the goblins wounds your new redshirt, Gratiln.

Rolled 18, 1, 11 = 30

Rubyleaf and the two men attack

Rolled 3

>>21388698
Rolling to wound

Rolled 6

>>21388709
Rubyleaf shoots one of the goblins.

Rolled 6, 4, 9, 19, 16, 20 = 74

>>21388718
It falls to the ground dead. Round 2 and the goblins and woman continue to fight

Rolled 5, 4, 4 = 13

>>21388740
Three hits, one to Ng'on Ame and the others to the new guy

Rolled 8, 15 = 23

>>21388752
And the hireling is dead.

Rolled 5

>>21388761
But his buddy strikes back, avenging the fallen man's death

Rolled 6 + 1

>>21388752
Rolling to hit a goblin

Fig'Tard, it's your turn to attack

Rolled 4

>>21388826
Rolling his attack in interests of moving things along

Rolled 20, 19, 11, 2, 1, 16 = 69

>>21388909
The Goblins strike back

Rolled 6, 5 = 11

>>21388920
The cleric hits Fig'Tard, and a goblin hits Ng'on

Rolled 9

With the hirelings all dead, nothing stands between the ranged attackers and the goblins. Rubyleaf fires back at them, trying to kill one before they can attack

Rolled 2 + 1

>>21388940
"Fig'tard! Hold on!"

I fire at a goblin

Rolled 19 + 1

>>21388826
Round two, FIGHT!

>work recruitment phone call
>yaaay

Rolled 1

>>21388969
Rolling Fig'Tard's attack on one of the goblins.

Rolled 5 + 1

>>21388977
Round two, damage!

>>21388977
Ah, never mind, roll your attack for then and this round too. You hit!

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21388983
Round 3 attack!

Rolled 1, 8, 8, 6, 9 = 32

The goblins attack, moving up to fight Rubyleaf. The woman however casts a spell, and her wounds begin to heal before your eyes

Rolled 18

>>21389015
Some luck, finally. Rubyleaf chops at the goblins, despite a lack of strength

Rolled 1

>>21389031
Damage 1d8-1

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21389015
I'f I'm still out of range I fire with my bow, if not then I draw my sword and shield and ignore the +1

Rolled 5, 12, 13, 18, 12 = 60

>>21389043
You're out of range, Rubyleaf is protecting you, and killed a goblin

Rolled 5 + 1

>>21389015
Clearly, pressing the attack on the woman is doing less for us than the gobbos.

Rolling to hit one of the greenskins threatening the elf.

Crap, forgot that Fig'Tard still had the round 4 attack

Rolled 4 + 1

>>21389059
grr, low rolls

Round five. Pentakill?

Rolled 1

>>21389059
One of the goblins attacking Rubyleaf hits

Rolled 20

Now for Rubyleaf's attack

Rolled 19 + 1

>>21389084
I fire upon it

"Rubyleaf!"

>>21389095
Rubyleaf hits a goblin with 1hp, killing it automatically.

Rolled 1, 3 = 4

And with all those deaths the Goblins check morale

Rolled 4

>>21389098
Rolling for damage

Rolled 9, 12, 4 = 25

>>21389122
The goblin dies, but they continue to fight, possibly realising they've got nowhere to retreat

Rolled 8

>>21389135
Oh, and round 5

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21389135
With those misses I fire again upon the goblins, pressing the attack

"We've fought tougher than this!"

Rolled 19 + 1

>>21389135
"We've 'ad better luck 'an 'is!"
Fig keeps cutting at those greenskin fiends.
"But skill shall prevail, lad!"

Rolled 4

>>21389188
You got a hit. rolling for damage

>>21389261
oh, I didn't roll damage 'cause I thought the gobbos had negligible HP. Well, I'm sure the gobbo has negative HP now

Rolled 16, 16 = 32

With Fig'Tard's striking true, only one goblin and the Cleric remain

Rolled 12

>>21389276
They try to strike Fig'Tard, but are unable to get through his defences. Now Rubyleaf strikes back

Rolled 13 + 1

>>21389290
I fire upon the remaining goblin.

"looks like your little band of snotrags are falling too pieces, we could end this civilly, wench?!"

>>21389269
Well, the one surviving goblin does. The cleric's still fairly strong, thanks to her spell

Rolled 1

>>21389307
"Guess you're all alone now, let's see how tough you really are!"

>>21389307
"Very well," she says, backing off. "What terms will you give?"

Rolled 3 + 1

>>21389276
I balance my blade for a blow on the bitch, "Ye might start tellin' us yer name an' wot ye ken aboot Bargle!"
If she refuses, I let fly with the attack roll.

>>21389321
"Firstly, it's three against one, you come at us again and... let's just say you won't get a second chance. What are you doing here?"