Realgâr negotiates a room for the evening, "If you're wanting a room for the night, it's five silver." Tolben tells him. "There's also food in the evening, which'll be another three."
To confirm, prices have already been provided, though no one in the tavern took him up on the offer as of yet.
OOC: not sure now I missed that... seems to be a common theme for me lately :X
Realgâr takes Tolben up on his offer and purchases a room and meal.
To the the party members in the Inn, "Well, seems like we have a few choices. Go to the miner's exchange to find out information about the Wave Echo Cave, go to The Sleeping Giant to see about the Redbrands, or go check on Sildar. What'll it be?"
I hear Realgar talking about the Redbrands and ask him what he’s talking about. I assume he’ll give me all the info he has on them (just so there’s no meta game)
OOC: Randaler has all the info on them. Realgâr only knows of their existence and possibly the harassing townsfolk from what Randaler mentioned in passing and from Linene's convo.
Just to remove the possibility of metagaming altogether...
Realgâr in the Inn asks, "Who here was talkin' to my friend Randaler about the Redbrands? We need information about them."
(Since there's 2 gold left over, I guess four rooms can be paid for with that)
Stonehill Inn
The room goes quieter as Realgâr publicly asks about the Redbrands. Tolben leans over the bar. "You don't want to be shouting that everywhere, friend." He says in a warning tone. "Attracting attention isn't good, they'll come looking for you on their terms."
Kres looks around before standing up. "We will try to help you out, although we do not know what trouble that will bring, we will try to keep any trouble away from you."
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Chad
”The Redbrands sound like a good right laugh,” I say to Tolben. “Such a silly name for a gang of thugs. If we want to find them, may be easiest if they come to us.” I start trying to eye any elven women at the bar and impress then with that patented Gloomblast magic.
"If you're still after finding trouble, don't say we didn't warn you." Tolben says. "If you want to leave some stuff here, there's a lockbox in the back. Should be big enough to leave extra things before you leave."
(OOC, if that's your next destination, that's fine. Just going to have to write in a bit for you to meet the new member :-) )
The group (pending sending their excess kit to be cared for by Tolben) head out into the street again and take a turn in the main square. Tolben tells them that the Sleeping Giant, the taproom they frequent, is not far down that street.
(Introductions will be required, new challenger approaches!)
As you walk down the street, you see four ruffians armed with shortswords pestering a single figure in the street. All of them are humans wearing grimy red cloaks, their hands on their weapons as they harass this figure. One of the ruffians spits on the ground. “Time for you to move on, strangers. Give us your stuff, and be on your way.”
Another one of them looks over to the party. "Hey, look. The other outsiders, that'll make things easy."
(New mysterious figure, if you would like to introduce yourself with a brief character description, and what you would like to do. There are four ruffians standing quite close to you, within about 10 feet. The party is about 50 foot back up the path at the moment.)
A long blond hair elf speaks to the thugs. " I'm just here to help the sick. No need to get mean." I put my hands up in defense and walk backwards away from them five feet. Hoping the other group may jump in.
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Chad
an elven woman huh.... From a distance I determine the leader with the bad attitude. I cast charm person on him, then approach. “I’m Chadwick Gloomblast of noble Gloomblast blood, if you are familiar. You may have also heard of me from my famous affiliation as well.” I tap my Acquisitions Incorporated sigil pin on my cloak. “Best you leave the lady be.”
Charm person Wis 13 save: 14
(here’s to hoping he’s an idiot with a -2 mod......)
Once they are all back at the inn, Randaler fills everyone in on what he has learned about the Redbrands. "I agree we need to help these townsfolk out... We need to do it quickly if we are going to attempt to rescue Gundren."
...
As they approach the group of harassing hooligans, and as Chad talks to them, Randaler makes ready his bow in case he needs to start hurling arrows in that direction.
Realgâr is not at all impressed by these guys ganging up on 1 person. He stands toe to toe with the leader, placing himself between the ruffians and the female elf, and says, "Impressive. Four against one. You all must be very formidable indeed. So very tough, needin' three other wastes of skin to back each other up as you gang up on one. You surely must be tryin' to compensate for your...ahem...*shortcomings*. I hope you aren't as stupid as you all look and leave her alone. Or simply fight fair, I'm sure she can take you lot."
He takes out his warhammer and shield to show he is intends to back up his talk.
(Chad, as mentioned you are 50 feet away at the time, and Charm Person has a range of 30 feet. Basically just reverse the speaking and the casting and it's all good)
Ruffian's Wisdom Saving Throw:10
The group hurls their words at the ruffians
Chad's spell attempts to take hold on the ruffian, but he shrugs it off. "Freakin' casters. Get 'em lads." He says, drawing his swords.
Scenario: The four ruffians are 30 feet away from the party. They have drawn their weapons and seem to be focused on the group. Koko is 10 feet in front of the ruffians (20 feet away from the party), but seems to be less of a concern for them at the moment.
(For new player explanation, I run initiative in "chunk", so all party members in a chunk may take their turns in whichever order. Currently Kres is on his own chunk, then the bad guys, then everyone else. Once Kres has done his turn, I'll do the ruffians and then everyone else is free to take their turn. Let me know if you need any other things explaining)
Kres, the aarakocra, sprints forward to Koko's side and adopts a defensive stance.
Ruffians' Turns
Ruffian #1 (the one Chad attempted to charm), holds his sword up. "Get the buzzard." He tells the others. "The kid in the cloak is mine..." He takes a disengage action to slip past Kres and Koko
Ruffian #2 advances on Kres with his two shortswords. "Time to clip your feathers, bud." He swings down with them both. Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 6 vs. AC. Hit:6 piercing damage. Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 8 vs. AC. Hit:3 piercing damage.
Ruffian #3 teams up with Ruffian #2, attempting to beat on Kres. Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 17 vs. AC. Hit:3 piercing damage. Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 14 vs. AC. Hit:8 piercing damage.
Between the two ruffians and their four blades, Kres manages to deflect most of them, but a single cut catches on his arm. (Kres: 14/17 HP)
Ruffian #4 follows up his mate, Ruffian #1, by disengage-ing and rushing up to the others.
Ruffians 1 & 4 are in melee combat beside Chad and Randaler, Relgâr 5 feet away from them (to the side, rather than behind).
Ruffians 2 & 3 are in melee combat with Kres, and Koko is within Ruffian 2's weapon reach.
"Well mate, that's just poor manners." I reach my hands out and cast burning hands against ruffian1. I try catching ruffian 4 in my sights within the cone of green flame coming from my hands.
Ruffian 1 - Dex save 13: 10 damage: 9 (half damage on successful save)
To confirm, prices have already been provided, though no one in the tavern took him up on the offer as of yet.
OOC: not sure now I missed that... seems to be a common theme for me lately :X
Realgâr takes Tolben up on his offer and purchases a room and meal.
To the the party members in the Inn, "Well, seems like we have a few choices. Go to the miner's exchange to find out information about the Wave Echo Cave, go to The Sleeping Giant to see about the Redbrands, or go check on Sildar. What'll it be?"
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Chad
I hear Realgar talking about the Redbrands and ask him what he’s talking about. I assume he’ll give me all the info he has on them (just so there’s no meta game)
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OOC: Randaler has all the info on them. Realgâr only knows of their existence and possibly the harassing townsfolk from what Randaler mentioned in passing and from Linene's convo.
Just to remove the possibility of metagaming altogether...
Realgâr in the Inn asks, "Who here was talkin' to my friend Randaler about the Redbrands? We need information about them."
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(Since there's 2 gold left over, I guess four rooms can be paid for with that)
Stonehill Inn
The room goes quieter as Realgâr publicly asks about the Redbrands. Tolben leans over the bar. "You don't want to be shouting that everywhere, friend." He says in a warning tone. "Attracting attention isn't good, they'll come looking for you on their terms."
Kres looks around before standing up. "We will try to help you out, although we do not know what trouble that will bring, we will try to keep any trouble away from you."
Kres - Aarakocra Monk - Level 1 - Lost Mines of Phandelver
Chad
”The Redbrands sound like a good right laugh,” I say to Tolben. “Such a silly name for a gang of thugs. If we want to find them, may be easiest if they come to us.” I start trying to eye any elven women at the bar and impress then with that patented Gloomblast magic.
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Realgâr agrees with Chad and says "I'd like to see them try it. It would save us from walkin'."
He then says to the group, "It might be best to just take Linene up on her offer and have her assist. The day is wastin.'"
(Is everyone fine with going to The Sleeping Giant w/ Linene? If there are no objections Realgâr is fine with going there and busting a few skulls.)
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Princes of the Apocalypse - Leofir Sylvaranth Elf Rogue
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"If you're still after finding trouble, don't say we didn't warn you." Tolben says. "If you want to leave some stuff here, there's a lockbox in the back. Should be big enough to leave extra things before you leave."
(OOC, if that's your next destination, that's fine. Just going to have to write in a bit for you to meet the new member :-) )
(So moving along)
The group (pending sending their excess kit to be cared for by Tolben) head out into the street again and take a turn in the main square. Tolben tells them that the Sleeping Giant, the taproom they frequent, is not far down that street.
(Introductions will be required, new challenger approaches!)
As you walk down the street, you see four ruffians armed with shortswords pestering a single figure in the street. All of them are humans wearing grimy red cloaks, their hands on their weapons as they harass this figure. One of the ruffians spits on the ground. “Time for you to move on, strangers. Give us your stuff, and be on your way.”
Another one of them looks over to the party. "Hey, look. The other outsiders, that'll make things easy."
(New mysterious figure, if you would like to introduce yourself with a brief character description, and what you would like to do. There are four ruffians standing quite close to you, within about 10 feet. The party is about 50 foot back up the path at the moment.)
A long blond hair elf speaks to the thugs. " I'm just here to help the sick. No need to get mean." I put my hands up in defense and walk backwards away from them five feet. Hoping the other group may jump in.
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Chad
an elven woman huh.... From a distance I determine the leader with the bad attitude. I cast charm person on him, then approach. “I’m Chadwick Gloomblast of noble Gloomblast blood, if you are familiar. You may have also heard of me from my famous affiliation as well.” I tap my Acquisitions Incorporated sigil pin on my cloak. “Best you leave the lady be.”
Charm person Wis 13 save: 14
(here’s to hoping he’s an idiot with a -2 mod......)
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Once they are all back at the inn, Randaler fills everyone in on what he has learned about the Redbrands. "I agree we need to help these townsfolk out... We need to do it quickly if we are going to attempt to rescue Gundren."
...
As they approach the group of harassing hooligans, and as Chad talks to them, Randaler makes ready his bow in case he needs to start hurling arrows in that direction.
[ Insert Favorite Saying Here ] ... ;-)
Realgâr is not at all impressed by these guys ganging up on 1 person. He stands toe to toe with the leader, placing himself between the ruffians and the female elf, and says, "Impressive. Four against one. You all must be very formidable indeed. So very tough, needin' three other wastes of skin to back each other up as you gang up on one. You surely must be tryin' to compensate for your...ahem...*shortcomings*. I hope you aren't as stupid as you all look and leave her alone. Or simply fight fair, I'm sure she can take you lot."
He takes out his warhammer and shield to show he is intends to back up his talk.
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Princes of the Apocalypse - Leofir Sylvaranth Elf Rogue
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(Chad, as mentioned you are 50 feet away at the time, and Charm Person has a range of 30 feet. Basically just reverse the speaking and the casting and it's all good)
Ruffian's Wisdom Saving Throw: 10
The group hurls their words at the ruffians
Chad's spell attempts to take hold on the ruffian, but he shrugs it off. "Freakin' casters. Get 'em lads." He says, drawing his swords.
ROLLING INITIATIVE
Ruffians: 13
Chad: 16
Koko: 10
Kres: 20
Randaler: 18
Realgâr: 11
Scenario: The four ruffians are 30 feet away from the party. They have drawn their weapons and seem to be focused on the group. Koko is 10 feet in front of the ruffians (20 feet away from the party), but seems to be less of a concern for them at the moment.
INITIATIVE: ROUND 1
Kres
Ruffians
Chad
Koko
Randaler
Realgâr
(For new player explanation, I run initiative in "chunk", so all party members in a chunk may take their turns in whichever order. Currently Kres is on his own chunk, then the bad guys, then everyone else. Once Kres has done his turn, I'll do the ruffians and then everyone else is free to take their turn. Let me know if you need any other things explaining)
Kres will move to back koko up and will take the dodge action on his first turn to let his team mates catch up.
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Kres, the aarakocra, sprints forward to Koko's side and adopts a defensive stance.
Ruffians' Turns
Ruffian #1 (the one Chad attempted to charm), holds his sword up. "Get the buzzard." He tells the others. "The kid in the cloak is mine..." He takes a disengage action to slip past Kres and Koko
Ruffian #2 advances on Kres with his two shortswords. "Time to clip your feathers, bud." He swings down with them both.
Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 6 vs. AC. Hit: 6 piercing damage.
Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 8 vs. AC. Hit: 3 piercing damage.
Ruffian #3 teams up with Ruffian #2, attempting to beat on Kres.
Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 17 vs. AC. Hit: 3 piercing damage.
Shortsword Attack vs. Kres: Attack: 14 vs. AC. Hit: 8 piercing damage.
Between the two ruffians and their four blades, Kres manages to deflect most of them, but a single cut catches on his arm. (Kres: 14/17 HP)
Ruffian #4 follows up his mate, Ruffian #1, by disengage-ing and rushing up to the others.
Ruffians 1 & 4 are in melee combat beside Chad and Randaler, Relgâr 5 feet away from them (to the side, rather than behind).
Ruffians 2 & 3 are in melee combat with Kres, and Koko is within Ruffian 2's weapon reach.
NEXT TO GO:
Chad
Koko
Randaler
Realgâr
Chad
"Well mate, that's just poor manners." I reach my hands out and cast burning hands against ruffian 1. I try catching ruffian 4 in my sights within the cone of green flame coming from my hands.
Ruffian 1 - Dex save 13: 10 damage: 9 (half damage on successful save)
Ruffian 4 - Dex save 13: 5
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(Just to let you know, I'll roll the saving throws for the minions. You only need to roll your own things ;-) )
Chad brings his hands together as a spray of emerald fire blasts out over the two ruffians. They attempt to dive out of the way of the blast.
Ruffian #1's Dexterity Saving Throw: 17
Ruffian #1's Dexterity Saving Throw: 17
The ruffians are too slow as Chad's flames blast over them. They cry out in pain from the intense heat. (Ruffian #1: 10 damage. Ruffian #4: 10 damage)
NEXT TO GO
Koko
Randaler
Realgâr