In Gods We Trust

[MonkeyWrench]

Rakjak

Rakjak lets out a kind of staggered hissing tone, a form of cackling without the tone so he does not alert the other guards. He gives the now freed slave a toothy grin, "Rakjak not come for slaves. Rakjak come with others to hunt prey bandit, yes? Yes!" He looks over the guard and the surrounding slaves, "Slave man no slave longer yes? Then grab prey bandit things and help Rakjak kill others! Rakjak show you way out laters, now is time for hunting." With that Rakjak lopes over to the others, keeping low with a wide grin plastered on his canine features and a mad predatory gleam in his eyes.

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Slave 3 – Bartrane Falirus - Human – Noble

Bartrane gives Rakjak a peculiar smile. "Ye words are e bit hard to read, but I accept ye offer.” He bows slightly, with a wince of pain, and says, “Thank ye. Yer deeds will nay be forgotten soon.” The nobleman leaves the pick in the guard’s skull and strips him of his weapons; a short sword and a simple knife. Before following Rakjak to the temple, Bartrane comforts the other two slaves, an old female Gnome, and a young male Half-Elf, telling them to stay hidden with the other three slaves, behind the wooden scaffolding. He limps along behind Rakjak, ready to deal a bit of pain to the filthy bandits.

[thesniperknight1]

Caiden nods to the now free slaves, "Do you know where the rest of the guards are and how many there is?"

[Dram]

Lyaera- Moves to protect the slaves as they gather together. Be calm you are among friends now. THere will be another guard arriving soon. Lets prop his friends up so that they appar to watching over the slaves. He may sound the alarm if he hears no work being done.

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Slave 3 – Bartrane Falirus - Human – Noble

With a nod toward Caiden, while moving toward the temple entrance, Bartrane says, “Aye, sir. Two more guards in ye temple. Follow me and we'll give em somethin’ ta think on.” He gives a quiet little chuckle and heads toward the temple entrance, falling in line behind Rakjak, Kel, and Gavin.

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Zirus – Lizard Man
NPC Post: Tobias – Grimalkin (Zirus’ friend)

Knowing the next guard will be coming soon, Zirus and Tobias set a net trap to quickly subdue the guard. They will extinguish the tunnel candle and press themselves against the wall nearby, waiting for the guard to re-light the torch or wander past.

Zirus Net Pounce DEX-DC [3d6] = 11
Tobias Net Pounce DEX-DC [3d6] = 14

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Slave 1 – Gnome – Young Male
NPC Post: Slave 2 – Elf – Young Male

Slaves 1 & 2, both young males, a Gnome and an Elf, follow Lyaera’s orders, hopeful that she might be a friend. They try to prop the guard’s body against a nearby column, but it keeps slumping to the floor. They both look at Lyaera with pitiful eyes, unsure what to do next?

[Dram]

Lyaera seeing the 2 young males having problems propping up the body of the dead guard. She smiles at the 2 boys pulls out her knife. Boys stand him up again please? Then Lyaera sees the whip the guard dropped. There one of grab that whip. We can tie him up that.With the whip,she ties it around his chest up against the pillar. Hiding the the as not to seen by the approaching guard. Thanks boys ,best go back to your hiding spots.

[thesniperknight1]

Caiden follows the group to take care of the other 2 guards

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel "Tie em up? We aren't here to get you playthings you know Lyaera."

[Dram]

Lyeara- Yeah ya big Oaf when that guard comes to relieve his dead friends it has to look like business as usual or he will turn and run and warn all his friends. she turns to the slaves. I will need you all to return to chopping on that stone till the next guard come. If he does n't here the noises he may become alarmed. She then turns to her comrades. Lets all take hiding positions

[Antman9]

NPC Post: Slave 1 – Gnome – Young Male
NPC Post: Slave 2 – Elf – Young Male
NPC Post: Slave 4 – Human – Middle-Aged Male
NPC Post: Slave 5 – Human – Young Female
NPC Post: Slave 6 – Elf – Young Female

The slaves, feeling a sense of trust in Lyaera, do as she asks, and begin slowly picking away at the stone walls once again.

[Antman9]

Summary: Confused Pirate-Bandits
Calendar: 8:56 pm - July 10th, 9001
Location: Undercity Bottom Level – Ancient Temple

Kel, Gavin, Rakjak, and Slave 3 (Bartrane) all converge on the temple entrance and stare at the two Pirate-Bandits at the back of the temple arguing about the large golden statue, while Zirus and Tobias prepare for the next guard, and Lyaera sooths the slaves. Kel, finding Lyaera’s actions unwarranted, quickly chastises her, gaining the attention of the two guards at the rear of the temple.

Pirate-Bandit Response 1=fight, 2=confused, 3=misinterpret [1d3] = 3

The two guards look confused at first, then turn and question their guest:

Pirate-Bandit 2: “Well look here Skiptooth. Seems as though Largruff sent us some new meat to train.”
Pirate-Bandit 1: “Yep, and they’re getting uglier every day.”
Pirate-Bandit 2: “Yep. These ones is stronger than them puny dogs he sent last time. Largruff must be getting impatient.”
Pirate-Bandit 1: “Must be.”
Pirate-Bandit 2: “Don’t just stand there ya mangy dogs. Take a slave and keep’em busy. We got arti… arti… Largruff needs something found. Quick now, get to it!”

The guards stare at Gavin and Kel who fill the entry doorway, with Rakjak and Slave 3 at the rear. After a brief moment Pirate-Bandit 2 calls out for some third party with an irritated voice.

Pirate-Bandit 2: “Kelmer? Kelmer! Who brung these rats over here? Is Largruff back?” The guard gets no immediate reply, and with a huff begins walking toward the party, Pirate-Bandit 1 following close behind.

Pirate-Bandit 2: “I told you it were’nt a good idea to leave him alone out there.”

The Pirate-Bandits make their way toward the party, looking like they intend to push through toward the outside and find this person named Kelmer. Pirate-Bandit 2 seems to be mumbling something about always having to do everything himself. Strangers seem to be a common occurrence, given their reaction to the party standing in the doorway.


Pirate-Bandit 2 wears chainmail armor with a tarnished scimitar at his side.
Pirate-Bandit 1 wears light leather with a short sword at his side.

NOTE: Roughly 6 minutes have passed since descending the ropes. In another 4 minutes another guard will arrive.

Temple Dimensions

• Inner Temple – 90’ l x 54’ w x 50’ h
• Outer Door – 12’ h x 7’ w
• Inner Door – 18’ h x 10’ w

Map Dimensions

• East & West: roughly 9’ in diameter
• East Chamber: ~60’ x 120’ x 20’ h

What you know so far

• Strange events and creatures about the town of Hommlet.
• Netheril has lost contact with a fellow Wizard in the Hommlet of Gillian.
• Trees sprung up suddenly on the Seamyst Prairie following a loud horn blow on June 29th.
• The prairie seems to be filled with giant insects and other enlarged creatures.
• Giant Rock Spiders and other strange rock-like creatures encountered in the vicinity of Gillian.
• Brother Smith (Druid of sorts), in the Village of Hommlet, may be the cause of the strange events on the Seamyst Prarie.
• Gaea, Deathless God, mother of the earth and everything therein, may be awakening and threatening the destroy life as everyone knows it.
• Netheril is searching for the Immortals.
• Adventurers have begun to disappear in strange events.
• Strange giant men, possible Moon Men, are appearing and kidnapping people.
• Strange horned demonic beasts have been spotted dispersing dark clouds of black smoky mist that warps the very fiber of living creatures, turning them into slobbering ghoulish terrors.
• Winged, reptilian-like creatures have been spotted flying over the Seamyst Plains.
• Strangly armored Kobolds appear at Netheril’s tower, apparently in the employ the High Wizard Netheril.
• An Elf, possibly Gruagach or Wild arrives, nearly dead, showing signs of some strange transformation with leafy, bark covered skin, and viscous green blood.

Rate of Travel: Slow!

The Party:

• Kel Axelrod – Half Giant (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Rakjak – Gnoll (HP: 10/10 (AC: 11)
• Lyaera Arabana – Dark Elf (HP: 10/10) (AC: 12)
• Caiden Cross – Human (HP: 10/10) (AC: 13)
• Tafari Baako – Nemed, Honey Badger (HP: 10/10) (AC: 14)

NPC's

• Esilia Willow – Pixie (HP: 18/18) (AC: 15/15 fly)
• Gavin Moorehouse – Human (HP: 109/109) (AC: 17)
• Tobias – Grimalkin (HP: 26/26) (AC: 10)
• Zirus – Lizard Man (HP: 10/10) (AC: 19)
• Thorgruk Gribtuk, Volnen, Crusk, Vhork – Grey Mountain Kobolds
  Grey Mountain Kobolds
• Meznaskraak – Female Kobold (not Grey Mountain clan)

Other NPC Characters
Slave 1 – Gnome – Young Male
Slave 2 – Elf – Young Male
Slave 4 – Human – Middle-Aged Male
Slave 5 – Human – Young Female
Slave 6 – Elf – Young Female

The Bad Guys

• 3 Pirate-Bandits to the east
• 6 Pirate-Bandits to the west

Wounded/Dead

• Pirate-Bandit 1: - Dead!

Calendar:

8:56 pm
July 10th, 9001
Sun Rise/Set: 6:41/8:23
Temp: 78.1 °F
Visibility: 10.0 Miles
Wind: SE 4.6 mph
Condition: Clear
Humidity: 81%
Moon Rise/Set: 6:40 pm/4:46 am
Moonlight: Waxing Gibbous, 95% visible
(2014-KFMY)

Translations
n/a

[thesniperknight1]

Caiden points his bow at one of them from the shadows waiting for the ambush to take place

[GreyWolfVT]

Kel "That guy he took a break I saw him nodding off back near the tunnel. Alright you heard em lets go tend to some slaves."

[Dram]

Lyaera- Fights to keep her mouth shut till the 2 guards are surrounded by the party. I think you 2 should start digging ya Mangy Dogs!! If you dont my friends here will put some arrows in your head. What is this Largruff looking for anyways? That it would be burried in stone. She pulls her throwing axes from her back. If one of them look like they are going to yell for help she will throw her axe.


Throwing Axe[1d20+1] = 10+1 = 11, Tohitsm[1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3,lg[1d4+1] = 1+1 = 2
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[Antman9]

Ex Āctiōne: Guards of Confusion
Calendar: 8:58 pm - July 10th, 9001
Location: Undercity Bottom Level - Ancient Temple

The Pirate-Bandits push through the party in search of this Kelmer they keep calling for.
Pirate-Bandit 2: “Kelmer, if you’re napping again, so help me…”
The Pirate-Guards exit the ancient temple to find Lyaera chastising two of the slaves. The outer guard they find, now dead and strapped to a column, looking for all the world like he’s sleeping upright.

Pirate-Bandit 2 gives a quick shake of his head, pulls a dagger from his belt, and marches with intent toward the dead guard. Halfway there he realizes something is wrong and stops in his tracks. A look of confusion then fear flashes across his face. Pirate-Bandit 1, not having seen the dead Kelmer yet, stops behind him.

Pirate-Bandit 1: “What’s Kelmer doing this time Jeb?”
Pirate-Bandit 2: “I…Kelmer…It…”
Pirate-Bandit 1: “What’s it?”

Both guards just stand there. Guard 2 unsure what he’s seeing and Guard 1 unsure what Guard 2, or for that matter Kelmer, is doing.

NOTE: In two minutes the next guard arrives.

Actions!

Translations:
n/a

[MonkeyWrench]

Rakjak

Rakjak, now behind the two guards as they try to figure out the situation, subtly unhooks his axe again and moves towards Bandit 1, raising his axe he leaps for the man, intent on splitting the guards head open from behind. His eyes widen and a low growl comes from his chest as his inner beastly tendencies comes out...

Rakjak Handaxe: To Hit: [1d20] = 1, Damage: [1d6] = 6

FUMBLE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dram]

Lyaera sees Eakjak go after bandit #1,Lyaera goes after guard #2.

Do I need to make another attack roll? My roll from my last was not any better.

Throwing Axe[1d20+1] = 4+1 = 5, Tohitsm[1d6+1] = 2+1 = 3,lg[1d4+1] = 2+1 = 3

[thesniperknight1]

Caiden sees the party attempting to attack the guards, so he unleashes the flurry of arrows.

The first at bandit 1
Attack:[1d20+3] = 16+3 = 19, Damage:[1d4+1] = 4+1 = 5

And the second at Bandit 2

Attack:[1d20+3] = 5+3 = 8, Damage:[1d4+1] = 3+1 = 4

Then he motions for the slaves closest to him to go and attack