DnD Game 1 - The Five Sons

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:04 pm

Game 1 -

Grafvolluth - Druid/WildRogue

DocD - Paladin/Sorcerer

Coopasonic - Paladin

Hyena - Monk

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:23 pm

The Realm has been thrown into Chaos. Emperor Torahn has disappeared, leaving his five Sons in a power stuggle to wrest control of the Empire from the Spectre of a Lost Monarch.

Cities have begun to declare their allegiance secretly to support their favored choice of Heir.

The Orc King of the Northern Plains stands ready to invade the Weakened Human Empire.

The elves are scattered in small tribes throughout the Empire, a truce that once was forged in Battle now lays in shards. Will the Brothers pick up the pieces?

The Dwarves of the Southern Hills make great profit with the coming Struggle, as the Smiths pour out armament for the 5 sons of Torahn.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:39 pm

Each party member may have One of the Following:

A Keen +1 Weapon of Choice
+2 Armor of Choice
Amulet of Natural Armor +2

The party comes equipped with the following 4 Items:
1 Handy Haversack
1 Bag of Holding Type I
1 Boots of Elvenkind
1 Ring of Feather Falling

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:40 pm

Beginning cash for additional expenses: 300gp each

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:43 am

For Reference:
Allanon - Grafvolluth Druid/Wild Rogue
Kupa - coopasonic Paladin
Hammerhand - Hyena Monk
Gideon - GrandMof ranger
Arthur Leadwyrm

Wizards Dice Roller

Returned:
DocD - DocD Paladin/Sorceror

Here's what I've I have with me, you fellows think of anything else I need to pick up? Ferndor at the magic shop laughed at me when I said I had 170gp to spend.

Full Plate + 2 (freebie) 8+2 AC, -6 Armor Check, 50 lb
Greatsword 50gp, 2d6 dmg, 19-20x2 crit, 8lb
Longbow 75gp,1d8, 100ft, 3lb
2x20 Arrows 2gp, 6lb

bedroll 1sp 5lb
crowbar 2gb 5lb
flint and steel 1gp
bullseye lantern 12gp 3lb
5x oil 5sp 5lb
Healer's kit 50gp 1lb
2x waterskin, 2gp 8lb
2xManacles 30gp, 4lb
12'x12' canvas, 1.6gp, 16lb
Grappling Hook, 1gp, 4lb
100' Silk Rope, 20gp, 10lb
5xTrail Rations 2.5gp, 5lb
Backpack 2gp, 2lb
Portable Ram 10gp, 20lb

Explorer's outfit 10gp 8lb

271gp 7sp spent , 163lb of stuff, 28gp 3sp left over.

Hyena · Post by **Hyena** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:11 pm

::Opens backpack and examines starting gear::

Ammy of Natural Armor +2 (Freebie)
Bedroll
10'x10' canvas
50' rope
Quarterstaff
Sling, 50 sling stones
Nun-chaku
Lantern
Grappling hook (just in case...)
Monk travelling robes
Black martial arts adventuring outfit

::Nods satisfied::

If needed, I can carry the Bag of Holding, as I am not very encumbered. I will volunteer to carry the burdens of the party if no one objects. Also, as I have very little need for material wealth, anyone that needs a few extra coins can have mine. All I require is around 10gp for emergency situations.

**Edit: here is my character for future reference...
Hammerhands
Male Human Monk 2
Lawful Neutral
Representing Hyena

Strength 14 (+2)
Dexterity 17 (+3)
Constitution 14 (+2)
Intelligence 12 (+1)
Wisdom 18 (+4)
Charisma 13 (+1)
Size: Medium
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lb
Skin: Tan
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: None

Total Hit Points: 15

Speed: 30 feet

Armor Class: 19 = 10 +3 [dexterity] +4 [wisdom] +2 [Amulet +2]

Touch AC: 17
Flat-footed: 14
Initiative modifier: +3 = +3 [dexterity]
Fortitude save: +5 = 3 [base] +2 [constitution]
Reflex save: +6 = 3 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Will save: +7 = 3 [base] +4 [wisdom]
Attack (handheld): +3 = 1 [base] +2 [strength]
Weapon Finesse: +4 = 1 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Attack (unarmed): +4 = 1 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Flurry of Blows: +2/+2 [includes dexterity modifier]
Attack (missile): +4 = 1 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Grapple check: +3 = 1 [base] +2 [strength]

Light load:58 lb. or less
Medium load: 59-116 lb.
Heavy load: 117-175 lb.
Lift over head: 175 lb.
Lift off ground: 350 lb.
Push or drag: 875 lb.

Languages: Common, Elven

Unarmed Damage: 1d6 +2 [strength]
Quarterstaff [1d6/1d6, crit x2, 4 lb., two-handed, bludgeoning]
Nanchaku [1d6 crit x2, 2 lb., light, bludgeoning]

Feats:

Improved Unarmed Strike [monk]
Stunning Fist [monk]
Power Attack
Weapon Finesse

Traits:

Skill Name Key
Ability Skill
Modifier Ability
Modifier Ranks Misc.
Modifier
Appraise Int 1 = +1
Balance Dex* 10 = +3 +5 +2 [tumble]
Bluff Cha 1 = +1
Climb Str* 7 = +2 +5
Concentration Con 2 = +2
Craft_1 Int 1 = +1
Craft_2 Int 1 = +1
Craft_3 Int 1 = +1
Diplomacy Cha 3 = +1 +2 [sense motive]
Disguise Cha 1 = +1
Escape Artist Dex* 8 = +3 +5
Forgery Int 1 = +1
Gather Information Cha 1 = +1
Heal Wis 4 = +4
Hide Dex* 3 = +3
Intimidate Cha 1 = +1
Jump Str* 9 = +2 +5 +2 [tumble]
Listen Wis 4 = +4
Move Silently Dex* 3 = +3
Perform_1 Cha 1 = +1
Perform_2 Cha 1 = +1
Perform_3 Cha 1 = +1
Perform_4 Cha 1 = +1
Perform_5 Cha 1 = +1
Ride Dex 3 = +3
Search Int 1 = +1
Sense Motive Wis 9 = +4 +5
Spot Wis 4 = +4
Survival Wis 4 = +4
Swim Str** 2 = +2
Tumble Dex* 10 = +3 +5 +2 [jump]
Use Rope Dex 3 = +3

* = check penalty for wearing armor

Escape Artist >=5 ranks gives +2 on use rope checks for bindings.

Human:

Extra feat at first level (already included)
Four extra skill points at first level (already included)
One extra skill point at each additional level (already included)
Monk:

AC Bonus for Wisdom

AC Bonus for level (begins level 5)

Flurry of Blows

Unarmed Strike

Evasion (level 2)

Fast Movement (already included)

Bonus Feats (levels 1 2 & 6)

Evasion (level 2)

Fast Movement (level 3)

Still Mind level 3)

Ki Strike (level 4)

Slow Fall (level 4)

Purity of Body (level 5)

Wholeness of Body (level 7)

Improved Evasion (level 9)

Diamond Body (level 11)

Quivering Palm (level 15)

Timeless Body (level 17)

Tongue of Sun and Moon (level 17)

Empty Body (level 19)

Perfect Self (level 20)

Class HP rolled
Level 1: Monk 8+2(Con)= 10
Level 2: Monk 3+2= 5

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:25 pm

Upon Allanon you see

Keen +1 short sword(freebie)
short sword (10g)
Hand xbow (100g)
Hand xbow (100g)
Bolts x 20 (2g)
Hide Armor (15g)
Thieve's Tools (30g)
Explorer's Outfit (10g)
Chunk of Meat (.3g)
Tindertwig x 10 (10g)
Small Mirror (10g)
Signal Whistle (.8g)
Waterskin (1g)
Trail Rations x4 (2g)

Total - 290.1
9g and 9s on my person

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for the Boots of Elvenkind

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:08 am

coopasonic wrote:Here's what I've I have with me, you fellows think of anything else I need to pick up?

I wouldn't say "need" but you might want to consider something from This Table

Everburning torch instead of lantern perhaps

Thunderstones and tanglefoot bags are always handy.

Perhaps a nice signet ring so we know the wax sealed letter is from you?

Or you could loan me some gold so I can get masterwork thieves tools (+2 circum bonus)

Couple sqare yards of canvas for impromptu shelter, manacles to bind the criminals we bring in for justice.

Actually get whatever you want but I wouldn't carry that much cash on you, big old coin purse will attract unwanted attention.

One thing I would definately suggest is some kind of ranged weapon, shortbow, xbow, sling, whatever.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:14 am

Hyena wrote:::Opens backpack and examines starting gear::

::Nods satisfied::

Can I suggest a climber's kit and maybe a smokestick for that emergency get away?

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:23 am

OK, so I bought a bunch of stuff and now I'm hardly able to move, overweight by about 25 pounds. Someone hand that bag of holding over here!

Where can I find some reference to what a backpack can hold and more info about the Bag of Holding? I guess I can ditch the portable ram, but it sounded like a good idea at the time. I need less stuff or more strength.

Hemlock Bones · Post by **Hemlock Bones** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:31 am

Wondrous Items

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:01 pm

I would mind the Handy Haversack, 67 pounds of weapons and armor kind of limits my carrying capacity and most everything I have would fit in there.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:09 pm

coopasonic wrote:I would mind the Handy Haversack, 67 pounds of weapons and armor kind of limits my carrying capacity and most everything I have would fit in there.

Hurry up and get to 5th level so you can treat your special mount like a common pack mule

docD · Post by **docD** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:24 pm

I'll take the +1 keen greatsword as my freebie.
Other equipment
Backpack 2gp
Bed roll 1sp
Everburning torch 100 gp
Trail rations 2gp
Flask of Holy Water 25gp
Traveller's outfit 1gp
50' rope 1gp
2 Potion of cure light wounds 100gp
Short bow 30gp
20 arrows 1gp
silver holy symbol 25 gp

spent 287 gp 1 sp
Remianing 12 gp 9 sp

Anyone else need a few more coins?

docD

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:43 pm

Would any of you fine chaps care to take that ring of feather fall? If Allanon would have another look over our gear and see if there's anything we lack, we can figure out who needs to be rescued.

I'm not sure what Hammerhands has left in his purse, we might be able to swing the money for Allanon's improved lockpicks. I can certainly pitch in most of what I have remaining.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:47 pm

coopasonic wrote:Would any of you fine chaps care to take that ring of feather fall? If Allanon would have another look over our gear and see if there's anything we lack, we can figure out who needs to be rescued.

I'm not sure what Hammerhands has left in his purse, we might be able to swing the money for Allanon's improved lockpicks. I can certainly pitch in most of what I have remaining.

I'd suggest Hyena aka 'the monk', for the ring so he can do wild jumping and wall climbing antics.

Otherwise I think we are set and should save some cash to buy anything we might need as challenges arise, whether it be information from the local underground, or a cauldron full of holy water for the nasty vampire(s).

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:58 pm

While picking up needed supplies in MistyWood, a man wearing the livery of Toring (fourth son) suggests there is a weapon shipment en route that could use some extra travel protection. Northbound.

At the Misty Inn there is a notice in the common room of a Traveler looking for assistance in westbound travel.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:57 pm

With the threat of orcs to the north there may be folk in need of help in that direction. The weapon caravan would be a good way to work our way north and learn more of what is going on up there. There was a bill posted in the Inn, but headed west. I think there is greater need for my... for our services to the north.

Hyena · Post by **Hyena** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:49 pm

I agree that those in the north could use our assistance. Supply lines are always a target in times of war, and if perhaps because of our efforts even one more son or husband makes it home, it would be worth it.

((I also grab some climbing gear (thanks Graf) with the money we have.))

Perhaps it would not be wise to pool our resources into one large pot. I would suggest we divide it equally once we are finished with the supplies least something...unpleasant happen to the carrier of the goods. To have our entire fortune go tumbling down a cliff because of a loose rock would be unfortunate. As for the ring, I will accept it until it is no longer needed or someone else should need it.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:32 pm

Is it wise to align ourselves with one of the heirs so soon? I think it a bit wiser to see what this stranger in the inn might have to say at the least before we throw our lot in with a common guard patrol of an heir that may or may not share our common goals

/ooc I would like to attempt a Knowledge Local to get a bit more info about Toring and current events, perhaps a gather information or Knowledge Nobility by someone a bit more persuasive than myself would give us some more clues.

edit:Also I have Johan outside of town to hunt and frolic in the woods and plains.

I am using Wizards Dice Roller

Roll
Roll(1d20)+2:
19,+2
Total:21

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:52 pm

Grafvolluth wrote:/ooc I would like to attempt a Knowledge Local to get a bit more info about Toring and current events, perhaps a gather information or Knowledge Nobility by someone a bit more persuasive than myself would give us some more clues.

Spoiler:

GM note: this is the equivalent of stating out loud to a character rather than passing down a note. It allows the players to HEAR it if they wish though the characters may not have shared knowledge. The player in question could quote this response and remove the tags.

Knowledge I deem ONLY available to the Player I will most likely PM them.

edit:Also I have Johan outside of town to hunt and frolic in the woods and plains.

Maintaining 1 mile or free ranging?

What ability does Eagle convey? (i'm lazy right now)

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 8:57 am

Party History: (1st level)

Fought together (hired) to protect an Elven Village.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:07 am

edit:Also I have Johan outside of town to hunt and frolic in the woods and plains.

Maintaining 1 mile or free ranging?

What ability does Eagle convey? (i'm lazy right now)

Free Ranging
No abilities per say since he just my companion (basically an NPC)
Stats are here
and can also be found in the notes section of my character sheet.

On my next level he will start getting more powerful as found here

If I want him I will call him with my signal whistle.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:12 am

My mistake, with three games going I thought he was a Familiar and wondered what bonus he gave you

Druid. Animal Companion. Got it.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:16 am

So my good friends it seems that Toring is caught in defending himself from what appears to be two more powerful brothers, would anyone care to accompany to the inn in order to investigate this "Travelers" needs in more detail?

Proceed to the inn with or without companions, to find out more about this traveler and his posting of westbound travel.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:47 am

Aye, I'd like to hear the fellow's intentions as well.

Gather Information: d20 + 1 = 11

docD · Post by **docD** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:40 am

I will go speak to the traveler and find out the details of his journey. However, I feel that going north would be the best choice for us. The orcs will waiting to cuase all manner of mischief and men of valor and honor will be needed to throw them back to their blighted lands.

/ooc I will go see the traveler and find out the details of his offer.

docD

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:12 pm

The serving girl at the Misty Inn says she will tell the man you are there to inquire about his notice.

After a small space, a cloaked figure comes to your table and informs you he requires protection as he is a messenger. It would be a trip of 150 miles one way.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:52 pm

Chaosraven wrote:The serving girl at the Misty Inn says she will tell the man you are there to inquire about his notice.

After a small space, a cloaked figure comes to your table and informs you he requires protection as he is a messenger. It would be a trip of 150 miles one way.

/ooc Knowledge Geography check of what would lie about 150 miles west of our current location, Taking 10 for a 12.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:12 pm

Spoiler:

The Traveler is willing to pay for basic travel supplies and tolls if incurred, in addition to negotiated fee.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:13 pm

Chaosraven wrote:
Spoiler:
Hallowedleaf Forest, mostly
The Traveler is willing to pay for basic travel supplies and tolls if incurred, in addition to negotiated fee.

Which son?

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:25 pm

Over which portion?

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:27 pm

Chaosraven wrote:Over which portion?

/ooc Let me rephrase that question how many borders am I crossing roughly to get 150 miles west of current location? I am trying to get a sense of where this dude is headed and who he might be working for. Would this put us roughly on the frontlines somewhere?

Hyena · Post by **Hyena** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:51 pm

Is it wise to align ourselves with one of the heirs so soon? I think it a bit wiser to see what this stranger in the inn might have to say at the least before we throw our lot in with a common guard patrol of an heir that may or may not share our common goals

I understand your caution, but how is heading north to fight against the orcs, a threat to ALL the lands, siding with one brother or the other? Unless I miss my guess, by heading north and siding AGAINST the orcs, we would indeed be doing all five brothers a favor, as well as the innocent civilians that live on the border that would be the first to suffer

/OOC What do we know about the 5 brothers? Is there one that is more universally liked or hated than the others, are they all equally loathed, etc. I know you can't tell us our own impressions, but what sort of information do we have on them so we can make an educated decision on who we might end up siding with.

Hammerhands

**Edit: Our party history said we were defending a village. What were we defending the Elven village against? Or does it not really matter...if it was orcs, we might have a bit of inside knowledge about the tribes involved in the northern excursion. If it was one of the brother's goonsquads, which one? If it was just the random monster variety...well...at least we got to second level from that.

Hyena · Post by **Hyena** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:43 pm

Forgive my inattention, I just realized that the owner of the shipment of weapons was in fact the fourth son. But still, my argument stands. If we assist any efforts in the north we are in fact helping everyone in the lands. It would also stand to reason that anyone attempting to stop an arms shipment from reaching the frontline of battle may be siding with the orcs. It would be wise to know our enemies, I believe.

This would include any of the brothers.

As in the other threads, may we assume that any climate-related gear will be provided for us by the contractor?

Hammerhands

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:20 pm

I agree the weapons shipment sounds the better task at the moment, but it wouldn't hurt to hear more of what this messenger's intentions are.

/ooc Can I surreptitiously use my detect evil ability in the Messenger's presence to try to determine if we should waste our time with him. I'm suspicious of his intent/alignment.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:29 pm

/ooc I think you guys a bit quick to assume that the weapons are to be used against the Orcs.

I gruffly sit down at the inn wracking my brain of the western geography with a cautious look on my face. Making sure I am out of earshot of the messenger , I converse with my comrades. Do not misinterpret my intentions brothers, I agree that the Orcs may be the larger threat however I am not one to let stones go unturned. As it looks now perhaps we have found a messenger(spy) headed back towards the brother that likes to use assassins and brigands, I may be inclined to do the 5 kingdoms a favor and rid the land of such vermin. If we find that he is of not much concern I agree that we throw our lot in with the weapons delivery, turn some quick coin and see what the greenskins may be up to!

/ooc Also my character is not as quick to distrust all orcs or other races at all. Also if I may ask a metagame type question and ask the Paladins what type of code or alignment restrictions they plan on RPing supposing I have been with each of you for some time I would suspect I would know somewhat.

coopasonic · Post by **coopasonic** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:04 pm

I'll commit no crime nor stand with any who would. I'll have nothing to do with anything that reeks of evil, even the lawful sort, whatever that may be. I'll risk life and limb to protect the innocent. There's black and there's white and that's it.

The last isn't necessarily a requirement of the alignment, but it's how Kupa sees the world and sometimes even the lightest shade of grey is black in his eyes. Orcs are solidly on the black side of the line.

Grafvolluth · Post by **Grafvolluth** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:38 pm

coopasonic wrote:I'll commit no crime nor stand with any who would. I'll have nothing to do with anything that reeks of evil, even the lawful sort, whatever that may be. I'll risk life and limb to protect the innocent. There's black and there's white and that's it.

The last isn't necessarily a requirement of the alignment, but it's how Kupa sees the world and sometimes even the lightest shade of grey is black in his eyes. Orcs are solidly on the black side of the line.

So uhmm killing a messenger/spy that may work for a noble that routinely uses assassins and brigands...that black or white?

Crime by whose laws? The law of the land? What if the law of the land enslaves a certain race.... say dwaves or kills anyone that carries a bladed weapon without permit?

Anywho food for thought, not actually looking for answers and we can RP it out a bit so its all good.

Chaosraven · Post by **Chaosraven** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:23 am

Detect Evil reveals no evil in the Messenger.

The Brothers have no actual Borders as the Empire has not been divided evenly, they have cities and towns and villages declaring their allegiance or straining to remain neutral.

The description of the brother "caught between" is in reference to pressure from two brothers rather than geographical.