Oct 24, 2025 4:40 pm
Morton's next death saving throw is Good but not good enough to wake up.
Last edited October 24, 2025 4:40 pm
Rolls
Death Save 1-9 dead 10-20 more time. - (1d20)
(19) = 19
Chapter 3.3: Orlane in the early morning
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Oct 25, 2025 1:43 am
Eugenios steps back a little eyes scanning the group and the newly arrived Halfling, "As much as your words make logical sense, see this from my side. If you are not who I am seeking, as none of you have actually confirmed or denied this question, then you are asking me to disarm myself as such placing myself upon the mercy of strangers on some strange logic. For you are the ones sneaking about in the dark."
Oct 25, 2025 2:22 am
Aanbo considers the statements. "I suppose you're right, though this is a lot to manage in the quiet darkness and time is of the essence. You'll have to forgive us as I no longer remember what it is you've asked, what with looking over our shoulders for cultists."
He steps forward, slipping his arms through his sleeves and parting the upper half of his robes to reveal his bare chest. With his staff and shortsword stowed, his hands are empty. "I am Aanbo, of the Dungeon Busters." He gestures to the others. "I can vouch for them when we are in a safe location, but for now I ask forgiveness in having you trust my words."
Tapping his exposed sternum, Aanbo adds, "I am unmarked by the cult, if that helps."
He steps forward, slipping his arms through his sleeves and parting the upper half of his robes to reveal his bare chest. With his staff and shortsword stowed, his hands are empty. "I am Aanbo, of the Dungeon Busters." He gestures to the others. "I can vouch for them when we are in a safe location, but for now I ask forgiveness in having you trust my words."
Tapping his exposed sternum, Aanbo adds, "I am unmarked by the cult, if that helps."
Oct 25, 2025 4:15 am
"I have something to show you. I found this at my cousin’s house before the mob arrived." Ferranzo detaches the broken branch with the blood stains and the spiral symbol. "Is this the symbol of the cultists? I swear that I, Ferranzo Goosehill, have no such tattoo, or any tattoo, for that matter. Since time is short, I shall now prove my trustworthiness with all speed." Ferranzo undresses as much as necessary — and as quickly as possible — to allay the group’s fears.
Oct 26, 2025 5:33 am
Eugenios shrugs and strips off his jacket and shirt, pirouetting for the group. "I am not of any cult, though I am not coloured with intrigued as to this cult you speak of. But first thing first, what are you doing here and can I assist?" Once all are satisfied Eugenios with don his clothing again.
Oct 26, 2025 6:01 am
Round seven
(this is preceded by round six, followed by round eight)
Arya gives one last gasp...and settles into a deep sleep, no longer on the brink of death.
Arya succeeds her fifth death save, and with three successes, she is stable, unconscious at 0 HP.
Morton writhes.
Morton succeeds his third death save; he has two successes and one failure.
14 - Arya (0/10) Stable three successes, two failures
9 - Morton (0/9) Dying two successes, one failure
7 - Zombie 1 Dead
(this is preceded by round six, followed by round eight)
Arya gives one last gasp...and settles into a deep sleep, no longer on the brink of death.
Arya succeeds her fifth death save, and with three successes, she is stable, unconscious at 0 HP.
Morton writhes.
Morton succeeds his third death save; he has two successes and one failure.
14 - Arya (0/10) Stable three successes, two failures
9 - Morton (0/9) Dying two successes, one failure
7 - Zombie 1 Dead
Rolls
Arya death save DC10 - (1d20)
(19) = 19
Oct 26, 2025 12:42 pm
Chase will look at the halflings"We are looking for a halfling friend of ours that disappeared the last time we were here. We figure he is here since we searched the Golden Grain. We need to get to the bottom of this cult." Scanning the area again"Oh yeah, there are trogs involved also."
Oct 26, 2025 2:34 pm
Right now, we are getting away from the rest of this town with its cultists.
We have two companions who have gone to distract the cultist while I guide the night blinds safely away.
We have two companions who have gone to distract the cultist while I guide the night blinds safely away.
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Do we know that Arya and Morton is in trouble?Oct 26, 2025 3:45 pm
runekyndig says:
Do we know that Arya and Morton is in trouble?OOC:
No. They're off by themselves in the woods past the other side of the village. Aanbo, Chase, Lyrel, and Myrtha just know that the others are off saving Ember (though when @WhtKnt chooses to have her appear at the Temple - any time now, in case that wasn't clear from my last post - the PCs may wonder what happened to Arya, Morton, and Theran), and that Morton was talking about returning to Orlane.Oct 26, 2025 7:19 pm
Morton's next death saving throw BAD.
Last edited October 26, 2025 7:19 pm
Rolls
Death Save 1-9 dead 10-20 more time. - (1d20)
(9) = 9
Oct 27, 2025 1:25 am
Round eight
(this is preceded by round seven)
Arya is stable at 0 HP.
Morton chokes and edges a bit closer to death.
Morton fails his fourth saving throw; he has two successes and two failures.
14 - Arya (0/10) Stable three successes, two failures
9 - Morton (0/9) Dying two successes, two failures
7 - Zombie 1 Dead
(this is preceded by round seven)
Arya is stable at 0 HP.
Morton chokes and edges a bit closer to death.
Morton fails his fourth saving throw; he has two successes and two failures.
14 - Arya (0/10) Stable three successes, two failures
9 - Morton (0/9) Dying two successes, two failures
7 - Zombie 1 Dead
Oct 27, 2025 3:50 am
Ferranzo dons his dropped clothing. "I can’t abandon my cousin. If you want help to fight these cultists — I’m in. I’ve had some training as a bard back in Glaive’s Point."
Last edited October 27, 2025 3:50 am
Oct 27, 2025 4:14 am
Morton's next death saving throw good. Like Arya, he won the coin toss.
Last edited October 27, 2025 4:15 am
Rolls
Death Save 1-9 dead 10-20 more time. - (1d20)
(16) = 16
Oct 27, 2025 10:27 am
Myrtha observed the newcomers in silence, her suspicious gaze doing all the talking until her companions are satisfied that these two do not present a threat.
"Do we get over the wall while it’s night, or do we wait for Theran, Arya and Ember?" she looked up at the wall again, returning to her previous mental calculations.
In a metagamey level, I’m not expecting Theran, Arya and Morton to return immediately. It could be that Theran finds the two stable dungeonbusters heals them and accompanies them to Hochoch. So I’m basically waiting for Ember to return so we can get into the temple. Then again, maybe we ought to regroup elsewhere…
"Do we get over the wall while it’s night, or do we wait for Theran, Arya and Ember?" she looked up at the wall again, returning to her previous mental calculations.
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We’ll be sitting ducks here, come daylight. Myrtha has no doubt Theran can make it back on his own, while of Ember and Arya she is less sure. The two women are resourceful, but there’s a lot of villagers looking around.In a metagamey level, I’m not expecting Theran, Arya and Morton to return immediately. It could be that Theran finds the two stable dungeonbusters heals them and accompanies them to Hochoch. So I’m basically waiting for Ember to return so we can get into the temple. Then again, maybe we ought to regroup elsewhere…
Oct 27, 2025 3:44 pm
Aanbo helps Ferranzo and Eugenios equip themselves, dusting off and holding out any pieces that were on the ground. Once they are both situated, he puts his arms back through his sleeves and closes the top of his robes.
"I want to go over the wall tonight," says Aanbo, "but I admit, I don't know what to do once we're there.
"I also don't know if we can afford more reconnaissance, now that the town's been alerted to our presence. The regular citizens might think the 'murderers' are back, but the cultists will know that WE are back and will be more alert."
Aanbo looks at the wall to gauge how high the group must climb, and whether it will be more difficult to do so stealthily. "Do you think it's worth the risk to see if there are easier entrances besides the front gate? A back door, perhaps? Or a culvert?" he asks, pointing down the length of the wall and where it corners into the unknown.
"I want to go over the wall tonight," says Aanbo, "but I admit, I don't know what to do once we're there.
"I also don't know if we can afford more reconnaissance, now that the town's been alerted to our presence. The regular citizens might think the 'murderers' are back, but the cultists will know that WE are back and will be more alert."
Aanbo looks at the wall to gauge how high the group must climb, and whether it will be more difficult to do so stealthily. "Do you think it's worth the risk to see if there are easier entrances besides the front gate? A back door, perhaps? Or a culvert?" he asks, pointing down the length of the wall and where it corners into the unknown.
Oct 27, 2025 8:55 pm
Spotting a group standing by the wall, Ember sneaks closer and then, to her relief, realizes that they are her companions. She approaches with open arms, showing that she is unarmed. "Good, you got away. I had hoped that my distraction would... wait, where are Arya and Morton? Where is Theran?"
Oct 28, 2025 1:15 am
"If anyone has a grappling hook I have rope." Hearing Embers voice"They went to try and help you. You didn't see them?"
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