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« Reply #195 on: December 09, 2018, 05:02:09 PM »

The Ballad of the Band of the Icky Hand. Part 32.


The party read the note stuck to the door. It was from Tirouv complaining he'd been trying to track them down and could they attend him at their earliest convenience to start preparing the defence for Sier Nigel.  He suggested they petition any possible character witnesses or anyone else who could help them out, giving them a slight berating for disappearing and making defending them harder.

I did actually have a subplot planned out where the party would have been investigating someone trying to prejudice the trial against them. It would have led to them uncovering who sits at the top of the Irilian underworld and remove a potential thorn in their side for the trial, however since they only had one day left by the time Tirouv found them, I sadly dropped this section.

Leaving the rest of the party to guard the house and look after the injured Khalrad, Nigel and Colesta went off to speak to Tirouv. Evidently, he was still somewhat miffed that the party were not taking this upcoming hearing seriously enough, he pointed out that Nigel was potentially facing the hang man's noose.

It was something of a surprise to the party that the city had the death penalty. But then they were also surprised that the had to pay taxes, or that slavery was a thing. *shrug*

He suggested they petition any possible character witnesses or anyone else who could help them out, giving them a slight berating for disappearing and making defending them harder, although he still offered to help represent them as their defence lawyer. He also shared with them that some of the other counsielers had been campaigning quite hard to be sitting on the bench to judge the proceedings. Someone had even been bribing people quite heavily... Nigel took offence at this and wanted to insist his judging was 'clean', but Tirouv told him he had only been told these things and had no proof. To raise a hue and cry over it now with no proof could only hurt their case. Nigel asked Tirouv what his help would cost them, he smiled and said that a businessman always had need of adventurers for something, and no doubt they could do him a favour in the future.

After some more discussions and an invite to dinner (which the party neglected to turn up for), the pair left to go track down anyone who could potentially help them. First of all, the sought out Teral who was more than willing to give them a scroll they could present at the trial where she would state that the group had been acting with her blessing and at her instigation (this would have an implication that the party did not pick up on later). Next, they looked up the now-retired Gran Marshal of the City Guard. They managed to track down where he lived, via the town hall records but the old man seemed confused. Sometimes he would recognise them, other times he would start the conversation afresh as if they had only just met and were strangers (alas he is suffering from senility), so the party had no joy there. Zotaquaan was next on the list. He agreed to make an appearance and tell what he knew of the events, but he warned that he had not been overly involved and could not comment on the party's actions outside of his tower. Finally (and here I was impressed), the party thought of bringing in the Hssisss, the lizardman chief whose son they had returned (ok, he was dead, but they made the effort). I had accounted for the possibility of them asking him but hadn't expected them to.

Anyway, Hssisss agreed on the condition he was provided safe escort into and back out of the city (bearing in mind it is a criminal offence for them to enter the city walls, something that would be ignored during daylight hours mostly likely, but rigorously enforced after dark).

Feeling they had done all they could to prepare for the trial, they then retired to Khalrad's house, to await the trial. The next day dawned and was spent in meditation and prayer until in the early evening, Tirouv's carriage arrived to take them to for his judgement.

Before dawn, the party was awakened by a knocking on the door. Tirouv had sent his personal carriage to collect them, along with an 'honour' guard of four of the city watch. They were taken to the Counseil Hus, and escorted into a room they hadn't been in before. Eilsham, Erea and Pelas were sitting behind a table, draped in a black cloth all stood on a platform. Tirouv was there as well, dressed in more sombre clothes than was his usual want. The city guards were ushered out of the room, which was guarded by many of the brothers of Lagu instead.

Nigel was called on to explain his actions. He went over the events that led up to him slaying the woman and apologised for his actions. Witnesses for the defence were called, the scroll for Teral read out. Pelas interrupted him on several times, in a generally hostile manner demanding to know if the false god he claimed to follow allowed him to kill people he judged to be evil (no), and how could he tell if someone was evil or not. He said if they brought several people before him they could have the paladins present tell them who was good and who was evil. He would then look at them himself and similarly be able to judge them and if those the paladins said were wicked souls matched up to what Nigel claimed then it would prove he had this ability.

Shame he forgot that his powers are currently unreliable really. When it came time to see who was evil and who wasn't he couldn't read anything off the chosen people (which was a shame as he'd have found out that one of his judges was completely evil, which also would have played into the storyline I'd to abandon)
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« Reply #196 on: December 09, 2018, 05:16:54 PM »

Despite this, the trial seemed to be going more or less in the group's favour. Then Colesta was called as a witness. She explained that the entire group had been close by while the murder happened. At this Pelas stood up and claimed 'communis culpae.' Since the rest of the party had been involved in the murder, even if indirectly then they shared a common guilt under Irilian law and would all have to share whatever punishment was judged suitable.

What the party failed to realise at the time, was that this also meant Teral (who after all had sent them out to act as her agents), would also share their punishment. This would have caused the city to erupt in a riot like none that had been seen within its walls before. The sisters are universally beloved (possibly the only people who are) in Irilian and anyone harming one would be hunted down and lynched. Wither Pelas herself was aware of this consequence or not, well that is for me to know.

Once the witnesses for the defence had finished Pelas called on the head bouncer of the 'Heafod Aef Orc', in the interests of presenting a balance of views on what had happened. His testimony made the group look a lot more guilty, especially when it was mentioned that they had attempted to prevent the bouncers getting upstairs after the screaming started.

After this, the judges left the room to consider their verdict.

It would be a couple of hours before they returned. Pelas looked happy, while the other two were somewhat ashen-faced.

Elisim stood and read out the judgement of the court...
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« Reply #197 on: December 09, 2018, 05:46:15 PM »

Unable to reach a consensus, it had been decided to put the matter in the hands of the Gods.

Guilt or innocence would be decided in trial by combat. Should Nigel win, he and his fellow accused would be absolved, while should he fail they would all be sentenced to death by hanging.

Bit of a different way to have a TPK.

The fight would be arranged quickly and quietly. It would take place the next morning and the city's champion would be waiting for them. Zigud the Dwarf made it quite clear that he would be the chosen champion, as in addition to being a bouncer, he was also the champion of the cities fighting pit (yes, they also have gladiatorial combat).

A strong force of eight of the brotherhood escorted the group back to their lodgings, where they would prevent anyone from entering the house. They would stick to this order by the letter and when a bunch of drunks started singing and being noisy late into the night the paladins refused to do anything about them telling Colesta that while they had been ordered to protect Nigel from any assassin's attacks they had not been tasked with clearing the streets of innocent people. Again tying into the abandoned storyline, someone has bribed this group of drunks to keep Nigel awake all night, leaving him tired for the fight the next day. Had the group spoke to the drunks or bought them more booze they could have found out what the person who paid them to make a noise here looked like.

They decided on an alternative way of clearing the street. They asked Zolis.

Failing a Wisdom check, Zolis zapped the house across the road with a lightning bolt causing the front of the building to collapse. It did indeed though scare off the drunks. Luckily the house is one of the many now unoccupied in the city.

Nigel did get to sleep the rest of the night though.

Before dawn, they were awoken by the Paladins. Nigel came down in his armour but was told the fight was to be an honest one. Armour would not be allowed, although he could carry a shield if he wished. Tirouv had once more sent a carriage for the group, with shuttered windows this time so no one could see inside. The centre of the city had been cleared by the guard and all ways in blocked. It must have taken every remaining man in uniform to blockade the square. A large marquee had been erected and they were taken inside. The cream of Irilian society (such as it is), were stood around inside. Money quite clearly was changing hands and Nigel told Val to bet every penny they had on him.

After all, it wasn't like they would need money if he lost.

Val however, claimed only to have brought a small portion of the group's money with her, which Colesta added to so they could bet a reasonable sum. Most people were betting on the home champion and Val got 3 to 1 odds. The referee checked both sides were ready, gave them the rules (no magic, no armour, fight on until one is unable or unwilling to continue). Then the fight began!

Zigud ran at Nigel, his eyes blazing with hatred. Two mighty blows sent Nigel staggering, although he managed to stay on his feet as the Dwarf's hammer slammed twice into his chest. Ribs broke under the fierce assault, but Nigel managed to lash out, taking his measure of Dwarven blood in return. Zigud attempted to crush Nigel's skull with an overhead blow. He barely parried the blow on his shield but left himself open to the return swing and more ribs popped as it once more slammed into his torso and the Dwarf cried out "That's for Elhiri". In agony and with a red haze descending Nigel managed to seriously wound Zigud, running his sword through the pit fighters side, leaving blood running from his side and his beard matted in the blood of both fighters. Ignoring his wounds Zigud reached into the depths of his stamina, launching another assault on Nigel, hitting him twice in rapid succession and yelling with the first "This one is for Jacob!", and then "This one is for Dona!"

Puzzled as to who Jacob and Dona were and nearing the end of his own strength, Nigel stuck again, leaving Zigud's chest a bloody mess. The Dwarf was near death, fell to his knees and cried "I yield!"

Nigel had won his freedom. He extended his hand to help the Dwarf to his feet, but he angrily brushed the hand aside, and with a herculean effort got back to his feet to walk away under his own power. Nigel called out after him "Who are Jacob and Dona?"

The Dwarf without even turning back around said "They were her children. When the dark came they had no one to look after them. A ogre ripped them to pieces and I buried what was left with my own two hands."

Suddenly Nigel did not feel like a victorious man any more.
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« Reply #198 on: December 09, 2018, 05:56:26 PM »

Sickened by the realisation of what he'd done Nigel slumped, unable to deal with the consequences of his actions. Colesta decided to change her alignment to Neutral b***h and told him to get himself out of this funk and think of the people he had saved, and the good he could now do. This seemed to resonate somewhat with Nigel and took the (entire parties) winnings from the gambling and set off to the Abbeie, deciding that they should not profit from this. Clearly, he needed some time alone. Tirouv came over to congratulate the group and offer his help (for a fee), in setting up an expedition to their castle, now the legal complications for the party had been dealt with. He also invited the group to dinner, this time at 'The Stormridden', the highest class establishment in Irilian (not to mention the only inn the party have not yet killed someone in).

Nigel donated the money to the sisters and asked if they had any orphans he could help out. He was set to work helping in the kitchens. The rest of the party joined him after being dropped off by Tirouv and assisted in his good works, although they left Nigel to his own thoughts.

And with that, the game ended for the night.
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« Reply #199 on: December 11, 2018, 10:29:32 AM »

So I have the suspicion that the next game (hopefully next weekend), the party will finally get around to heading out towards their castle. Unfortunately Irilian has long since lost control of the lands, pretty much outside the castle and it has been claimed by an assortment of humanoid(ish) tribes, ranging from Kobolds, up to Ogres.

Not to mention some more powerful creatures than that, that The Dark brought down from the mountains (including, but not limited to some Frost Giant's who broke through the southern gate to the city just before the party went down the well).

Potentially the party could recruit some allies and rally a small army. The city itself does not have troops to spare, but the Brothers of Lagu regularly campaign in the wilderness seeking to hold back the tide of creatures.

If only the party hadn't exposed their holy relic as a fake, not to mention stopping the regular flow of pilgrims (and their subsequent donations), thus earning their enmity. Still, they could always take on mercenaries, not to mention they may find help from (very) unexpected quarters, especially if they make it public that they are going to clear the hostile tribes and reclaim the land for Irilian.

The next session will be the last of this year, so hopefully they will spend the session organising themselves, and be ready to sally forth in the New Year.
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« Reply #200 on: December 17, 2018, 02:26:42 PM »

The Tale of the Band of the Icky Hand. Part 33.

Picking up with the group finishing up helping orphans and old people at the Abbeie, they headed back to Khalrad's place to get changed for a night as the one inn, in the town they had not yet murdered anyone in. The group decided to get out of their armour for once, since this place was a bit more upmarket than their usual haunt. Nigel however decided to take his sword and shield.

Alas he was not allowed to take them inside, nor did the inn (The Stormridden, named after the city's 'elite' cavalry regiment). They did not have a place for him to hand his weapon into either, so he decided to take them outside and leave them in their cart. He found a bunch of half a dozen urchins (members of a local street gang), who offered to watch his cart for a fee and make sure nothing bad happened to it. He gave them 2 silvers each (a huge amount of money to a homeless child), which assured they would be looking out for him in the future to see if they could fleece be of any assistance to him.

Seriously, the group traded in a top of the line carriage with shock absorbers and all mod cons for a cart. WTF?

Anyway, they all dressed in their best finery, except for Zolis who was not allowed to wear his hat that proclaimed him to be "Zolis, the grat and puwurful wizzzard!" and threw a strop about this. He was even more upset that Val did not want him to demonstrate how his lightning bolts could cause buildings to collapse. Eventually they managed to get out the house though, travelled to the inn where they were taken to Tirouv's table and enjoyed a sumptuous 4 course meal.

Given recent events I was surprised no one checked the food was poisoned. Nigel did however stick to just drinking water, forsaking the free wine. Unlike Zolis who liberally imbibed it).
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« Reply #201 on: December 18, 2018, 01:12:54 PM »

The group asked Tirouv if he could use his contacts within the city to help them organise an expedition for them. He said he would do so, for a 10% brokers fee. The rest of the dinner was taken up in discussions of what the party might need. Tirouv did confess he had no experience in castle building and repair. He could guess they would need professional stone masons, carpenters, perhaps an architect depending on the what, if any damage had been sustained by the castle. They would need slaves to carry out the work (I expected Nigel to speak up at this point, but surprisingly he was silent. He is still upset about having indirectly caused the deaths of two children), and they'd certainly need tools to quarry stone from the mountainside, carts and wagons to provide supplies (or alternatively powerful magic to do all the work), guards for the caravan, not to mention regular supply wagons. Budgets were discussed and the fact that the lands the party had been awarded had long since been lost to the city. These creatures would need clearing out, and he recommended they speak to Timis for information on the local tribes.

All in all, the party is preparing for a weighty task.
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« Reply #202 on: December 20, 2018, 07:31:33 AM »

The party decided to see if the Brotherhood of Lagu would be willing to provide some additional manpower towards clearing the evil creatures from around the city. After all, they had been told the brothers regularly campaigned in the region during the summer months.

Yeah, the same Brotherhood of Lagu that used to have a holy relic of their god until the party smashed it and revealed it to be a fake. Those guys.
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« Reply #203 on: December 20, 2018, 04:28:17 PM »

Ok, let's see if I can get enough time to type more than a line or two.

The Monastarium was investigated and the doors were found to be barred. Locals told them the compound had been sealed up since Dark Rise. The paladins were receiving their supplies but had not been seen entering or leaving since (although they had left when asked by the city counseil to provide guards for Sier Nigel's hearing).

Nigel could detect no trace of evil coming from the compound, no patrols manned the wall. Chanting could be heard from inside, but the words were made unintelligible by the distance. Deciding that whatever was happening inside was worth risking angering the paladins further, Val jumped up over the wall. No one could be seen walking around, but the chanting came from the direction of the chapel where the phoney Sceptre of Lagu had been kept. She walked over to the door which lay ajar. Inside she could see the paladins dressed in horsehair robes, whipping themselves as they chanted.

Apparantly they haven't just laughed off the whole destruction of their holy relic which turned out to be fake.

Rather than disturb them to ask for their help, Val decided to leave a note pinned to the door with a dagger asking them to get in touch with her and leaving a contact address.

Yeah, I am not thinking that the group is the Brotherhood's favourite people.

Val then quietly left the compound and returned to the party. It occured to the group that since they had destroyed the sceptre (and thus destroyed the Brotherhood's main source of income, donations from pligrims coming to see the relic), that this could potentially be a difficult situation. No one other than themselves and the Brothers themselves knew of it's destruction, or that it had been a fake. They decided that they should talk this over with Tirouv and asked him to meet them for a second night in The Stormridden.

Tirouv is actually starting to get a bit irritated with the party. They are constantly disturbing him, distracting him from his business. This may cost them a bit extra when it comes to paying him for their expedition as he looks to recoup any missed profits. However, bearing in mind he does have his own plans for the party and aware they already owe him a favour, putting them more in his debt might not be a bad thing and he agrees to meet them. This time the group did manage to leave their weapons behind, however Nigel decided to go in armour and was refused entry (the place has a dress code, and as I explained to the party many times, walking around in heavy armour isn't quite the done thing in a city unless it is under attack). Nigel ended up standing outside while the others went in.

When Val explained to Tirouv about the sceptre he exclaimed that this answered a few questions he'd been wondering about recently and made for excellent blackmail material for the future (even though he was standing outside and couldn't hear this conversation, Nigel felt a shudder run down his spine as these words were spoken). Discussions were had concerning the expedition with the party eager to start on the morro. This caused quite some amusement to Tirouv who explained such a thing could not possibly be put together in any shorter a time than a week.

And with this, tonights game came to an end.
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« Reply #204 on: December 31, 2018, 12:56:17 PM »

Oh, forgot to mention that Nigel has now had his powers restored. I was going to make him undergo a visionquest type scenario where he would have to come face to face with his own soul and come to terms with his crimes. However after his confession and the subsequent trial I felt this was retreading old ground and took the decision to move forward. However, Nigel has been warned (by what he thinks is his god, but was really just one of his minions) that to slip off the path of rightousness will lead to a smiting that will serve as a warning to others for generations to come.

Translated, I've let him off easy but if he fails again his fall will all the further for it.
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« Reply #205 on: January 05, 2019, 06:09:29 PM »

Prepping up stuff for tomorrow. Came up with a small army to follow the party out into the wilderness. 47 people, wagons, draft animals, supplies... It's going to cost the party, but not as much as they expect (a bit over a thousand gold in upfront expenses and under three gold per day in wages).
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« Reply #206 on: January 06, 2019, 02:04:47 PM »

The Ballad of the Band of the Icky Hand part 34.

Heading back to their lodgings following the meal, the party headed back to Khalrad's place. They spent the night peacefully and in the morning decided to just wait for Tirouv to tell them he had managed to assemble their expedition. In the meantime they engaged in charitable works throughout the Abbeie. After 5 days had passed this way, one of Tirouv's messenger girls arrived and bid them attend her master at their earliest conveience. The party duely trooped along to Tirouv's mansion. The smiling half elf informed the group he had assembled a suitable caravan with everything he could think of that they would need. They checked the prices and equipment Tirouv had ordered on their behalf (due to the recent depopulation of the city, labour costs were increased about 50%), decided they were reasonable enough and paid the man what they owed him. The caravan would be ready to leave the next morning at first light.
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« Reply #207 on: January 07, 2019, 05:52:05 AM »

The party met with their employees (ok, so they haven't figured out half the people following them are slaves yet) and heading off through the Nord Gaet and into the wilderness beyond. About ten minutes later (with some subtle hints from yours truly), they realised no one had bothered to tell Timus they were leaving. Given they'd paid him several thousand gold to accompany them. Val frantically rode back to the city, woke up the elderly sage (who was somewhat upset about not being given prior notice and enough time to pack whatever books and sundries he wished to take. Val found her bag of holding being filled up with ancient tomes. The old man then retrieved his equally ancient donkey and the duo set off. Much of the city was awake by now and cheered them on their way. It took perhaps an hour for them to rejoin the others.
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« Reply #208 on: January 07, 2019, 06:01:41 AM »

My nine year old nephew is just getting into D&D and I told him about the 2000 movie which was made from the game.
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« Reply #209 on: January 07, 2019, 07:13:43 AM »

My nine year old nephew is just getting into D&D and I told him about the 2000 movie which was made from the game.


Oh, that is just mean Trevor. You will scar the poor boy for life. I'd have to admit to liking the third one in the series though.
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