Hades (Campaign thread)

Treblin · Post by **Treblin** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:37 pm

"Aye, Jeronis. I am Gu'dan of Clan Avenaar, well met." Gu'dan reaches his arm out in good fashion. "Not sure what to make of this Midnight Owl character, I'm going to head back into the bar and press the bartender a bit, care to join me?"

If Jeronis follows...
"What do you think about that minotaur, little weird aye?"

If not...
Gu'dan heads in nodding at Jeronis as he departs.

Heading back over to the bartender, hoping to maybe get a little more info out of him than he did before. "Greetings again." Gu'dan mutters, noticing the minotaur that was once at the doorway is now sitting at the bar. "Could I have a word?"

Claudius · Post by **Claudius** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 8:23 pm

OOC: Treblin my character just addressed you outdoors, LOL

Jeronis rolls a cigarette and smokes outside the bar.. He'll watch the outside for Nordak looking for anything suspicious..

spot-3 + 7 = 10
listen-8 + 9 = 17

Claudius · Post by **Claudius** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:43 pm

OOC:

Treblin,

You edited your post so I am confused. Here's how I respond

IC:

"I'll join you in the bar" Jeronis says, "yeah I wonder what is up with Nordak, have to see why he's not watching outside".

Treblin · Post by **Treblin** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:48 pm

OOC: Np I was working on an edit then got distracted by RL before I posted, by then you responded

Pausing for a moment awaiting a response from the bartender I turn to the minotaur.
"Jeronis here says your name is Nordak aye?"

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 3:11 am

Siberys wrote: "Hey, be there in just a moment," he shouts to you. You see him lean down and whisper something to the pixie-faced girl, but there's no way you could make it out considering the music drowning out most of the sound here. He makes his way over to you after a moment though.

"Nordak! Buddy, hows it going?" He stops to listen to you for a moment. "Kitchy? Yeah you probably didn't meet him. Really tall guy, kind of skinny though. He used to work here, occasionally busing out deliveries of something or other to somewhere around here.

Not sure what happened to him. I just know Sundown has presumed him dead and I haven't seen him in a couple of days, he's vanished I think."

"Wait a moment though, what are you doing here at the bar? Your shift's not over, this mean you're done working here?"

Nordak icy look comes down where bartender's eyes were supposed to be,

How do you know that? As far as I know it is the first time I am seeing you here and yet you seem very knowledgeable about things even I had no idea about and I do work here. Which gets me to the second point ... what are you doing here anyway? There's one thing for a stranger to come in here for a booze or maybe some drugs and a totally different story when this stranger sits behind the bar.

Don't you think is a bit funny for you to ask me about my shift? I mean I can do as I please since I am sure that if Sundown is not satisfied about how I handle my job he can simply find another one to do it instead of me. Not that I give a damn about it anyway.

So, before starting questioning me ... what in the world are you doing here?!? Should I disturb Sundown up there with news about your presence, should I cut you in the half here where you stand or you decide to start talking now.

Nordak hand goes to the huge greataxe behind his back, while his looks are very threatening. He seems on the verge of attacking.

Bluff: 1d20+9=12
Intimidate: 1d20+3=19

OOC: I am not sure what roll is more appropriate since I don't have any intention to turn him to Sundown (as I tried to make it clear I don't care about him at this moment). I only want him to tell me what does he know about the whole story.

Also, I am not sure when the discussion below happens in relation to the events above with the bartender. I am looking for advices.

Treblin wrote: Pausing for a moment awaiting a response from the bartender I turn to the minotaur.
"Jeronis here says your name is Nordak aye?"

The minotaur looks very proud, a fire burning in his eyes, when answering with a thundering voice,

I go by the name of Nordak Rockhoof!

Treblin wrote: Heading back over to the bartender, hoping to maybe get a little more info out of him than he did before. "Greetings again." Gu'dan mutters, noticing the minotaur that was once at the doorway is now sitting at the bar. "Could I have a word?"

Then, Nordak looks down at the dwarf piercing him with his eyes, but suddenly a smile shines on his face. He hits the dwarf on the back laughing - a hit that would put down a mere human, but for a dwarf is simply a friendly tap on the back,

A word? Aye! But only if you buy me a beer. I am thirsty as hell and by the looks of it you certainly need one too! It's good to see a dwarf around actually. So, let's get down to a table and talk. But first tell me your story. I look forward to it!

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:01 am

@Nordak-

"It's quite simple, it's my job to know people. You may not have simply seen me come in every now and then, I do come in fairly early most of the time.

I can tell you right now though, if you try using that axe on me, you'll lose.

I'm not here to harm anyone, I just wanna tend bar."

You can make a sense motive check.

@Jeronis and Gu'dan-

You both can make sense motive checks too.

kozeph · Post by **kozeph** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:39 am

Shile weakly limps back into the tavern, completly forgetting that she had been kicked out of the Tavern not to long ago.

The shadowry woman looks for an empty table and if unable to find one she sits in the counter with the faceless bartender. All the while Shile quietly mutters, from time to time.

"Kitchy kitchy coo"

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:43 am

@Jeronis, Gu'Dan and Nordak-

You now see a familiar face sit down at the bar, but horribly beaten and bruised.

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:32 pm

Siberys wrote:@Nordak-

"It's quite simple, it's my job to know people. You may not have simply seen me come in every now and then, I do come in fairly early most of the time.

I can tell you right now though, if you try using that axe on me, you'll lose.

I'm not here to harm anyone, I just wanna tend bar."

You can make a sense motive check.

Nordak's rage seemed to vanish somewhat seeing the confidence of the faceless one and he took a more relaxed pose,

Fair enough. Still, you might want to at least tell me your name for starts. Oh ... and you do own me a beer and a meal too. And since you do not intend to harm anyone, but love to hear their stories you might know something more about Kitchy and the guy that goes by the name of Midnight Owl my new acquittance the dwarf over here is looking for. Well?

Sense Motive: 1d20-1=15

Siberys wrote:@Jeronis, Gu'Dan and Nordak-

You now see a familiar face sit down at the bar, but horribly beaten and bruised.

Nordak attention is suddenly distracted when he realizes that the cocky shadowy woman that seem so full of strength and confidence just a half a hour ago now barely stands up and she seems on the verge of collapse. He quickly stands up and calls for some help,

For Titans sake! Someone give us a hand over here.

He looks to the bartender,

You said you like to help. I believe it's time you show that you meant what you said. Either do it yourself or direct us to someone that can help her.

Then he turns to Shile,

Miss? Who did this to you? Why do you whisper this name - Kitchy?

kozeph · Post by **kozeph** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 12:40 pm

The pale lady looks up at the half minotaur, as if trying to remember where she had met him...

"Uh?" The sound escapes her mouth... she ten tries to mumble her thoughts together, so she can form an adequate answer.

"Kitchy, kitchy coo, a voice in the shadows said. Did not managed to glance its, face yet the voice controlled a walking corpse... Zombie they call it, the corpse of a human I believe..."

"Kitchy kitchy coo, He loves to eat little girls too."

The way Shile said it actually rimmed yet at the same time sounded creepy.

"The voice and the zombie, are not far from here... near an alley way it lurks and devours an already lifeless corpse"

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:10 pm

Sense Motive: 1d20-1=15

Sense Motive Success.

You can't quite pinpoint it, but something about what he just said isn't quite true.

Fair enough. Still, you might want to at least tell me your name for starts. Oh ... and you do own me a beer and a meal too. And since you do not intend to harm anyone, but love to hear their stories you might know something more about Kitchy and the guy that goes by the name of Midnight Owl my new acquittance the dwarf over here is looking for. Well?

"I dunno what happened to Lamons Kitchy but as for the midnight owl, supposedly only a handful of people, including sundown, have ever actually met him.

Supposedly, and this is merely a rumor, Sundown is the last person who had contact with him at all, and like kitchy, he too disappeared. Unfortunately, the rumor seems to be false anyway considering the last time he was heard from was over seventy years ago."

You said you like to help. I believe it's time you show that you meant what you said. Either do it yourself or direct us to someone that can help her.

The bartender grabs a vial, "Pour this in her mouth, it'll fix her right up.

And no, it's not booze."

Claudius · Post by **Claudius** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:28 pm

"Kitchy.. I have my suspicions about what happened to kitch. Sundown has been acting strange er stranger than usual. I'm just starting to realize that.."

His brow ruffles in concern "but Shile your hurt! Lets get you some water. What is that stuff?", he gestures to the faceless man. "I haven't seen him in at Sundown's either". "say fellow. Who is it here that can vouch for you?"

Sense motive at faceless man giving the drink *in case its BS*

Roll 11 - 1 = 10

"I have a funny story to tell myself about a delivery I made this evening for sundown"

OOC: should this go in the player thread?

Treblin · Post by **Treblin** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:05 pm

"Well met Nordak Rockhoof. I must admit you're quite intimidating to a simple Dwarf like myself and I fear I have no coin to buy you an ale, as much as I'd care for one myself."

Turning his attention to the bartender as Nordak strikes up the conversation.
(Sense Motive 1d20+0=9)

"Thanks for the info stranger, maybe it's Sundown we should be pressing for answers."

Seeing Shile stagger up to the bar and plopping down. Oh my, what an atrosity! Zombie you say, and a whispering voice? How eerie. It still lives, or rather unlives?

"If I may, can I briefly see that concotion before you swallow it down Shile, I'd like to examine it for your safety." Gu'dan whispers. (Move Silently 1d20+1=15)

If Shile hands it over (Spellcraft 1d20+0=13)
If not I ready an action to spontaneously cast cure light wounds on her.

malinzaro · Post by **malinzaro** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 9:54 am

Siberys wrote:Sense Motive Success.

You can't quite pinpoint it, but something about what he just said isn't quite true.

Nordak decided to keep this in mind, but let it go for now. The faceless man obviously has its own secrets, but maybe pressing him too hard now might yield nothing. He thinks to himself, "We'll find more clues and then we'll have this conversation again. This certainly doesn't end here."

Siberys wrote: "I dunno what happened to Lamons Kitchy but as for the midnight owl, supposedly only a handful of people, including sundown, have ever actually met him.

Supposedly, and this is merely a rumor, Sundown is the last person who had contact with him at all, and like kitchy, he too disappeared. Unfortunately, the rumor seems to be false anyway considering the last time he was heard from was over seventy years ago."

Treblin wrote: "Thanks for the info stranger, maybe it's Sundown we should be pressing for answers."

Nordak listens to both the bartender and the dwarf thinking and nods,

Sundown certainly knows much more about this. I doubt something happens on his turf without his knowledge, though asking this directly might yield to harsh consequences. He doesn't look like enjoying being questioned at all.

His attention is distracted by the "Shile incident".

Siberys wrote: The bartender grabs a vial, "Pour this in her mouth, it'll fix her right up.

And no, it's not booze."

Treblin wrote:
"If I may, can I briefly see that concotion before you swallow it down Shile, I'd like to examine it for your safety." Gu'dan whispers. (Move Silently 1d20+1=15)

If Shile hands it over (Spellcraft 1d20+0=13)
If not I ready an action to spontaneously cast cure light wounds on her.

Nordak hands the concoction to the dwarf,

Hurry up, she desperately needs some help. She might even be infected with something. We don't know how Kitchy went from human to a zombie yet.

After Gu'dan checked the potion, Nordak gives it to Shile,

Here you are friend. The faceless man here says this will help you out. Maybe you should give it a try. I don't know what else we can do.

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:09 am

@Gu'Dan-

You can't seem to identify the potion, and are unsure if it's even a potion at all. However, you are no stranger to a "Cure light wounds" potion, and it looks exactly the same as any other you've seen.

@Gu'dan, Nordak, Shile and Jeronis-

You all notice just about the instant you mention Kitchy being a zombie, the bartender vanished. No one is behind the bar now.

@Everyone-

I was going to wait for Annette to post but considering her current internet problems, I'm gonna go ahead and post this now.

At various intervals in the story, I'm going to award adventure XP. Unlike encounter XP (which no matter what, everyone gets the same amount), Adventure XP starts with a flat rate and I award bonuses for those that have done something extraordinary or ingenious or whatnot.

Don't worry though, the extra XP isn't going to be something huge and there will be plenty of opportunities for each character to shine, so you won't be falling behind in terms of levels and XP and stuff.

So-

Gu'Dan- 500 XP.
Nordak- 500 XP.
Allexa- 500 XP. Plus 25 XP for willingly consuming a form of alcohol made mostly of dirt, orc urine and elven testicles.
Shile- 500 XP. Plus 50 XP for risking your life to wander the streets alone.
Sinead- 500 XP. Plus 50 XP for convincing sundown to give you a private meeting.
Jeronis- 500 XP.

kozeph · Post by **kozeph** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:13 am

Shile nods "Oh magic potions... never had one before I wonder how they taste" She says softly but some of her curiosity is evident. The shade waits for the potion to take effect.

Grabbing the potion Shile gulps it down in one shot.

"Yes, well someone seemed to be controlling Kitchy and well they knew his name... the zombie stank of necromancy so a mage is probably the culprit.

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:39 am

@Shile

The potion tastes like garbage, but it does do the trick as the various scratches and wounds on your body begin to heal. You heal 7 points of damage.

Treblin · Post by **Treblin** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 1:51 pm

Watching the wounds magically heal on Shiles body Gu'dan smiles."Praise Skia" he says, turning his attention to the now vacant bar. "Aye! Looks like I can afford to buy you a drink now Nordak" Gu'dan says while laughing lightheartedly. "What say everyone we don't check this place out while it's apparantley abandoned?"

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:05 pm

@Treblin

A note: The nightclub is still quite populated with drugged out ravers. The bar section is all that's abandoned. Nothing else.

Claudius · Post by **Claudius** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:58 pm

"You're looking better Shile", Jeronis says. "I'd say the color is coming back to you but then there wasn't much color to begin with" He grins a partially toothed grin.

"I made a delivery in place of kitch. Sundown says kitch died. But I bring this up because its a case of another stranger occurence." He rubs his chin and then continues, "the man I made the delivery to....well he wasn't exactly breathing and his skin looked like it was about to slide off his face. In a word he was either an animated corpse or some kinda necromancer?"

"Whadya think?"