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Post by Matt4 on Jan 16, 2022 9:59:03 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " As I said earlier, the rod was part of a seal that's now broken. I'm not sure about what will happen when we'll try to put it back in its place: the undead we already faced could try to stop us, for example. That's why I would feel more safe if you decided to join us, you seem an experienced group." " I was thinking on buying either something to pick the locks or a crowbar to force it open, did you already try some other methods?" - she asks to the bard.
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Post by Daos on Jan 16, 2022 15:26:49 GMT -8
"None of us can pick locks, and the crowbar wasn't enough to break in," the bard admits.
The group discusses their options, and finally Giles says, "Well, the job in Daerlun is paying 200 gold. If you can meet or beat that, Pommeville is technically closer, so we'd consider doing that instead."
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 17, 2022 16:17:16 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " I think here we have 100 gold left from the temple*, Terence do you think your sister could provide the remainder?" OOC * Please, correct me if I'm wrong, I kinda lost count of how much is left xD
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Post by Daos on Jan 19, 2022 16:34:04 GMT -8
"I believe she probably could," Terence answers. "But it would likely come out of the reward she would have given you once this is over," the ranger admits.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 19, 2022 21:41:49 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None Giunona gestures with her hand: " Don't even mention it, dear. That's not what matters. Well if it's agreed then we could leave right away. Is there a smith here in Arden where I could buy a crowbar?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 19, 2022 22:56:13 GMT -8
"Yes, I imagine so," Giles answers. "I think I saw a smithy not too far from the town entrance."
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 20, 2022 13:38:24 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " Very well, then. Let's move forward! Ah, if only we had a time to celebrate this meeting with a pint or two." - Giunona says, looking longingly at the counter of the tavern. " By the way, Giles I do know your name, but I'm afraid the ones of your companions are unknown to me." OOC Actions I don't know if there is the need to rp the purchase of the crowbar, in case just scale the needed money from my found and let's move forward!
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Post by Daos on Jan 20, 2022 15:46:25 GMT -8
"These are Therise the Minstrel, Therek and Gades," Giles answers. After a quick stop to buy a crowbar, the two parties ride back toward Pommeville.
By the time Pommeville is able to be seen on the horizon, the sun is making its way toward the horizon. "Good news, we should have another hour or so before sunset by the time we get there," Terence remarks. "More than enough time to put the bar back before sunset."
However, as they cross the 24 hour mark since their fight with the huecuvas, Thuskar suddenly grabs at his chest, grunts in pain, then falls off his horse. The others come to a stop and Ulster dismounts to run and help him. "I'm...okay," Thuskar insists, but he looks pale and clammy.
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Ulster makes a CON save (1d20+1): 11+1 = 12, pass. 79IRM|gh1d20+1 Thuskar makes a CON save (1d20+1): 5+1 = 6, fail. Thuskar's max HP is reduced by 5. 1d20+1 1d20+1·1d20+1·1d10
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 20, 2022 23:47:41 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " Hmm, you clearly are not, I'm afraid." - Giunona says, as she inspects Thuskar, helping him back on his feet. - " I'll tell you what. If you feel able to ride your horse, you should report back to Nichole and update her on what we accomplished in Arden, okay? We'll think about bringing the rod back." She also glances at Ulster: " Are you sure you feel okay too?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 21, 2022 16:28:23 GMT -8
Ulster pats himself down. "Yeah, I feel fine. I mean, I've felt icky since last night, but now that you mention it, I feel pretty good now." He helps Thuskar back onto his horse, then remounts his own steed.
"I'll manage," Thuskar says. "Let's just get back to town before the sun sets. I don't want to be the one to make us miss that deadline."
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 21, 2022 17:27:40 GMT -8
Giunona nods as she remounts Flegone: "That's right, we're so close now."
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Post by Daos on Jan 21, 2022 19:31:03 GMT -8
The party rides on, and as Terence predicted, they arrive back in Pommeville before sunset--at least an hour, maybe a bit longer. However, the entire town seems deserted. "Everyone must already be in the shelters," Miles theorizes.
As they ride toward the ruins, they stop short when they spot movement in the trees. They are surprised when two dozen zombies emerge from the woods, moving straight toward them.
"But...but it's not sunset yet!" protests Ulster, looking up at the sky as if to confirm this.
"No...the undead are growing stronger," Terence realizes. "If they are no longer hindered by the sun..."
"Then Pommeville won't survive another night," Friar Nicholas finishes the thought.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 26, 2022 18:24:04 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None Giunona looked at the zombies advancing, then looked at the village. She gritted her teeth, they couldn't lose time there, they had to bring that rod back. The dwarf was sure that once it was back in its place the undead would have gone back to their eternal rest. " We should try to make a run for it straight to the temple if we can. They are too many and we can't risk arriving at the temple with our forces depleted. Terence, please lead the way."
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Post by Daos on Jan 29, 2022 15:49:21 GMT -8
The two parties ride forward, toward the hill where the temple ruins lie. They pass by more zombies, which seem to be growing in numbers, but luckily their horses are too swift to be caught by the roaming corpses. Eventually, they reach the top of the hill, and are surprised to find the area devoid of undead. The entrance to the ruins sit unguarded, at least from the outside, at any rate.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 30, 2022 18:35:31 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " Well, let's hope this place is as empty inside as it is outside. Let's go, I think we all know the way." Giunona ties up her horse near a wall, or what remains of it, plastered with kids' graffiti all over. The dwarf couldn't help but smile. She lits up her torch and leads the rest of the group inside the ruins, full of hope that the nightmare was about to end.
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