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Post by Daos on Aug 2, 2021 20:09:10 GMT -8
With one final crack to the skull, Giunona caves in the zombie's skull, and it collapses into a sprawled out pile at her feet. Before she can even catch her breath, she hears another scream out in the hall. Dashing to the door, she sees the other guests fighting for their lives, dressed only in nightshirts or robes. The trader, Shanna, is trapped at one end, fighting off two zombies. Two more zombies at the other end of the hall are attacking George and his family. Giunona hears fighting in Nicholas' room, but Miles' room, although the door hangs wide open, is disturbingly silent.
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Giunona swings her quarterstaff at Zombie [AC 8] (1d20+5): 8+5 = 13, hit for (1d8+3): 7+3 = 10 bludgeoning damage. Zombie is destroyed.
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 3, 2021 1:07:38 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 12 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Having quickly reckoned the gravity of the current situation, Giunona walks firmly toward the center of the floor. "This will do. Now, Marthammor lend me your strenght."
Her holy symbol starts to glow, along with Giunona's eyes. She inhales as much air as she can before shouting at the top of her lungs a single, dwarvish word: The glow starts fading from her eyes and her holy symbol, as a flash of light engulf the whole floor. It lasts just for a second, and as soon as she is finished she runs towards Miles' room and screams: "Captain! To arms, we're under attack!!! Everyone else, came here, we have to stick together!"
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Giunona tries to find a position where all (or at least most of them) undeads are in range of Turn Undead, before unleashing it. Then she tries to reach Captain Miles' and wake him up (if he's still alive ;_;).
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Post by Daos on Aug 3, 2021 13:30:23 GMT -8
Channeling the divine power of her god, Giunona holds up her holy symbol and a flash of bright light fills the room. The zombie creeping up on the sleeping Miles, the zombie fighting Nicholas in his room, the two zombies fighting Shanna in the hall, and the two zombies attacking the ostler and his family are all turned away. They flee the rooms and hall, heading downstairs and out the front door. George and his family follow, and once the zombies are outside, George slams the door shut and starts directing his family to barricade the area--boarding up windows and shoving tables and chairs in front of the door.
"Wh-what is happening?" Shanna demands of nobody in particular, as white as a ghost.
Giunona heads into Miles' room and finds the captain still fast asleep, completely oblivious to everything--even the screaming and shouting. Only by shaking him does he she wake him up.
Nicholas moves downstairs to help the family, and stops short at one of the windows. "Lathander help us all," he mutters. Anyone looking out a window will see a similar sight; there are scores, perhaps even hundreds, of the undead creatures roaming around outside. The entire town has been invaded.
"By the gods," George says, joining Nicholas at the window. "I know some of those folk. That's my uncle! And there's Regil, the farmer! They were buried years ago!"
"It's as if the gates of the Nine Hells have opened, and the dead have all returned," Nicholas says in a mix of awe and terror.
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Giunona channels divinity to turn undead. Zombie 01 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 15-4 = 11, fail. It is turned. 25CAUta31d20 Zombie 02 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 12-4 = 8, fail. It is turned. 1d20 Zombie 03 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 9-4 = 5, fail. It is turned. 1d20 Zombie 04 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 14-4 = 10, fail. It is turned. 1d20 Zombie 05 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 1-4 = -3, fail. It is turned. 1d20 Zombie 06 saves vs WIS [DC 13] (1d20-4): 2-4 = -2, fail. It is turned. 1d201d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20·1d20
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 3, 2021 14:40:09 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 12 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Giunona breaths a sigh of relief as she hears the door slammed and the quieter voices from downstairs. " Captain, make yourself presentable and come downstairs. We need to organize ourselves." - she says to the not yet fully awake Miles. As she gets out of Miles' room, she sees Shanna as the only person left on the upper floor. " Come on, dear. It's all over, at least for now. Are you hurt? Let's go down with the others." Coming down the stairs, the dwarven priestess listens to the upset voices from everyone gathered there. Looking through the windows she saw a macabre sight she never experienced before, and from what everyone was saying, it seemed like it was a first for the people of Pommeville too. " George." - she addresses the ostler. - " Is anyone from the Inn missing?" - she asked, wanting to make sure everyone was safe.
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Post by Daos on Aug 3, 2021 15:29:38 GMT -8
Once awake and alert, Miles quickly grabs his gear and heads downstairs with the others. He begins putting his armor on as they talk.
Shanna and Nicholas seem alright; probably more shaken up than seriously hurt. The family seems okay, too, save for a few cuts and bruises.
At Giunona's question, George pauses in his work and looks to his nephew. "Marco, do a headcount. Not just family, but guests, too." The lad nods and sets off. He returns a few moments later to report that everyone is accounted for.
"We need a plan of action," Miles says, adjusting his pauldrons. "There is no telling how many enemy assault troops are on the field, and there may be additional friendly auxiliaries in need of aid."
"You're kidding?" Shanna asks. "You want to go out there? You'll be torn to pieces! Our best bet is to stay holed up in here. Wait it out, like a bad storm."
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 3, 2021 16:27:01 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 12 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Thanking George and his nephew, while Miles and Shanna are knocking heads Giunona gets close to Nicholas and whispers to him: " Dear, can you make me a favor? Will you go upstairs and bring me my armor? Don't get scared about the undead on the floor, he is out for good." She then approaches the two engaged in discussion. " I believe you both make fair points. On one hand I agree that staying put here is probably our safest bet, but the thought of sitting here while someone may be in danger out there won't make me sleep at night. Before we decide, let's evaluate our options." Giunona turns once again towards George: " Do you know if there is someone particularly vulnerable in town that may need your help? Elder people, women living alone, or something of the sort?" " Marco, right? What's the situation with the stables? Are they safely accessible from here? If we move, we could use the help of some steed." - she then asks to George's nephew. Lastly, she turns toward the woman who served her earlier. " Miss, I believe we haven't been introduced. What's your name? Do you keep a list on how much food we have in stock? Undead are usually warded off by sunlight, but if that's not the case and we may have to stay here for longer it's best to start plan on food usage." OOC Actions Just pretend that she waits for the person she is talking to to respond, before moving on with the next question, but I wanted to get all of this out of the way so I can think on my next move. ahah Also can we consider this as the start of a short rest? If one hour pass without any incident tell me so I can roll up some hit die and recharge my CD.
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Post by Daos on Aug 3, 2021 18:51:06 GMT -8
"R-right!" Nicholas says. He moves upstairs to retrieve the dwarf's armor, and any other gear she left behind.
In answer to her question, George sighs. "Just about everywhere is vulnerable. This town isn't set up to defend against the dead rising up. Probably the mayor's manor and the church are the only really defensible places in town. With any luck, most folk will keep their heads on straight enough to head for one of them."
George's nephew, Marco answers, "No, the stables are down the road, maybe 60 or 70 yards from here. Head east down Meadow Run, then turn north at Trade Road."
The woman says, "Aubrey, ma'am. Aubrey Marsette. George is my husband." She is looking over the little ones, making sure they are not hurt and trying to coo them from crying or screaming. "We should have enough food for everyone here for a couple of weeks, if not more."
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(OOC: It's only been a few minutes so far, but if you want to wait an hour to take a short rest, you can. It's a gamble, though, since the zombies probably aren't going to wait around for you.)
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 4, 2021 12:56:06 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 18 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No She thanks the people that answered her questions, and leaves them go back to what they were doing. As Nicholas came back, Giunona started donning her armor. Sadly, it wasn't an easy process, she felt a sharp pain in her chest as she tries to fit in her heavy metal armor. "That thing broke something." - she could have used her magic to heal herself up, but she decided to wait and see if her dwarven resilience helped her first. Her magic could be more useful later. " Nicholas please, give me a hand if you don't mind. This thing is heavy." " So what do y'all think?" - she asks to the other three travelers. - " I'm not sure this place can withstand many attacks. The temple seems a safer bet, as an holy ground it may hold out better against the undead. But I'm not sure moving eight people who cannot fight through an horde of undead is a wise choice either..."
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Post by Daos on Aug 4, 2021 15:04:54 GMT -8
Nicholas assists her in getting her armor while the others discuss the options.
"I agree," the captain says. "The temple would make a far superior command center."
"Is it far?" Shanna asks. "The temple, I mean."
George, who has finished up with Marco in reinforcing the place as much as they can, steps forward. "Not really. Maybe 120 yards? Shorter, if we avoid the main road."
"Forget that!" Shanna says. "We would never make it alive."
"Maybe a compromise," George suggests. "A small team sets out to the temple, while the rest stay here. The team can confirm the temple is safe, clear the way of danger, then double-back to escort the rest."
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 4, 2021 15:48:05 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 18 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Giunona seems to ponder George's suggestion then nods approvingly. " I think that's a good idea. We'll need someone to guide us though, someone who knows this town streets and could help us find a way to avoid most of the monsters. Is there someone from your family that would be up to it?" Then thinking about what she saw happening in the streets she adds: " Also, what's up north? I saw some of the undead bring people toward that direction... That seems strange." OOC Can Giunona estimates Marco's age? I imagined him as a kid up till now, but maybe he is more like Nicholas? 20-something?
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Post by Daos on Aug 4, 2021 20:28:29 GMT -8
"I can go," George volunteers, stepping forward.
"George, no," Aubrey says, reaching out to him.
"I'll go," Marco adds.
"Nonsense, we can't both go. Someone needs to stay and look after the others," George says. "I should go. I have more experience."
"You mean you're old," Marco retorts. "What about your bad back? I'm younger, I can move faster," he argues.
Their argument is interrupted by Giunona's question. "North? Well, most of the town, really, as the inn is on the south side." He lists things off while ticking them off on his hand, "The temple, the mayor's house, the wizard's tower..."
"The graveyard," Marco adds, looking a bit disturbed.
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(OOC: Marco is an adolescent, say around 16-17 years old or so.)
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 4, 2021 23:32:59 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 18 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Giunona grimaces at the mention of the graveyard. She didn't like the idea, but it would have probably be better to go and check out the situation there too, eventually. " As for who should come... I'd say it's probably best for the fastest of you to come with us, and for the strongest to remain here to protect them." - and as she says so, she nods toward Aubrey and the others. - " But I'll leave the final decision to you." She leaves space to George and Marco to discuss things between them, and turning around the three travelers she realizes Nicholas had spoken even less that the night before. The monk seems particularly shaken by what was going on. - " Nicholas how do you feel? Will you come with us?"
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Post by Daos on Aug 5, 2021 0:45:04 GMT -8
George and Marco continue to argue, with neither coming out on top.
Nicholas, meanwhile, says, "Well...I would like to be of help, of course. But I don't want to get in the way, either."
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Post by Matt4 on Aug 5, 2021 5:48:09 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 9/23 - AC: 18 - CD: 0/1 - Inspiration: No Giunona lets out a huge exasperated sigh. - " Nicholas, I know you're convinced you're timid and weak but... Those two words are not synonyms, you can be shy and strong at the same time. You're traveling the world putting yourself on the line and helping others, that's not something a weak person would do. I need you to believe in yourself right now, otherwise you will get in the way. You're a disciple of Lathander and there is an horde of undead threatening an entire town, this is your time to shine and prove to yourself that you're not and never will be an hindrance to anything who is not a manifestation of evil." - she pauses, giving him time to process what she said. - " Are we clear?"
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Post by Daos on Aug 5, 2021 13:14:21 GMT -8
Nicholas stands to his full height and nods. "Yes, ma'am!" he says. "I'll do whatever I can to help!"
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