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King Uther 05-19-05, 05:13 PM	This is a Miniquest for Barak Brigandslayer(Salrantol). The goal is to eliminate some of the bandit threats on the trade routes of Gladius. If you are not Salrantol or King Uther, you may not post here until Quest is completed. Questlog: Week 1: Defeated three (bandits) Items used: 2 Scroll of Magic Missile CL 5 1 Scroll of Mage Armor 1 Scroll of Entangle 1 Arrow 1 Scroll of Sleep
King Uther 05-19-05, 05:24 PM	Barak's character sheet: Barak Brigandslayer Protector of the roadways, Barak seeks to fend off all who would halt trade or endanger travellers. Half-elf Male Neutral Good Bard 3 [ECL 3] Experience: 4100 [Next Level: 6000] STR...12 [+1]...(4 pts) DEX...14 [+2]...(6 pts) CON...12 [+1]...(4 pts) INT....14 [+2]...(6 pts) WIS...8 [-1]...(0 pts) CHA...18 [+4]...(16 pts) Hit Points: 16 [6+7+3] AC 12 [+2dex], Touch 12, Flat 10 Initiative: +2 [+2dex] BAB/Grap: +2/+3 [+2bab, +1str] Speed 30 ft. Saves: Fort +2 [+1bard, +1con] Refl +5 [+3bard, +2dex] Will +2 [+3bard, -1wis] +2 racial vs. Enchantment; immune to sleep Attacks: rapier +4 melee, 1d6+1 [18-20/x2] composite shortbow +5 ranged, 1d6+1 [20/x3] [70' range] melee touch attack +3 ranged touch attack +4 Feats: Magical Aptitude [1st lvl] Skill Focus (Use Magic Device) [3rd lvl] Racial and Class Abilities: low-light vision bardic music 3/day (inspire courage +1, countersong, fascinate, inspire competence) bardic knowledge +5 Skills (48 points bard): +7 Concentration [6 ranks, +1con] [6brd] +7 Decipher Script [5 ranks, +2int] [6brd] +2 Hide [+2dex] +8 Jump [5 ranks, +1str, +2synergy] [5brd] +7 Knowledge (arcana) [5 ranks, +2int] [5brd] +0 Listen [-1wis, +1racial] +4 Move Silently [2 ranks, +2dex] [2brd] +10 Perform (sing) [6 ranks, +4cha] [6brd] +12 Spellcraft [6 ranks, +2int, +2 Magical Aptitude, +2synergy] [6brd] [+2 synergy to decipher scrolls] +0 Spot [-1wis, +1racial] +10 Tumble [6 ranks, +2dex, +2synergy] [6brd] +15 Use Magic Device [6 ranks, +4cha, +3 Skill Focus, +2 Magical Aptitude] [6brd] [+4 synergy scrolls] Speaks Common, Elven, Dwarven, and Orc Spells per Day: [3/2] [Spell levels: 2; Cast: 1] 0: [Dc 14] detect magic, ghost sound, light, lullaby, prestidigitation, read magic 1: [Dc 15] expeditious retreat, Tasha's uncontrollable hideous laughter, sleep Buffs and Prefight actions: All scrolls deciphered via Spellcraft (10+14=24, succeed for spell level 4 or less) Powerstones addressed via Use Magic Device (20+15=35, succeed for power level 10 or less) Equipment: explorer's outfit MW rapier [2 lbs][320 gp] MW mighty composite shortbow (+1 STR) [2 lbs][450 gp] Quivers with 60 arrows [9 lbs][3 gp] Spell component pouch [2 lbs][5 gp] Expendable Items: [CL] Scroll of alter self [3] [0 lbs][150 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of invisibility [3] x2 [0 lbs][300 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of cure moderate wounds [4] [0 lbs][200 gp](bard scribed) Scroll of glitterdust [3] [0 lbs][150 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of see invisibility [3] [0 lbs][150 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of scorching ray [3] x2 [0 lbs][300 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of hold person [4] [0 lbs][200 gp](bard scribed) Scroll of hold animal [3] [0 lbs][150 gp](druid scribed) Scroll of shield of faith [1] [0 lbs][25 gp](cleric scribed) Scroll of enlarge person [1] [0 lbs][25 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of magic missile [5] x2 [0 lbs][250 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of shield [1] x2 [0 lbs][50 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of expeditious retreat [3] x2 [0 lbs][150 gp](bard scribed) Scroll of sleep [1] x3 [0 lbs][75 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of mage armor [1] [0 lbs][25 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of true strike [1] [0 lbs][25 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of resist energy [3] [0 lbs][150 gp](wizard scribed) Scroll of faerie fire [2] [0 lbs][50 gp](druid scribed) Scroll of entangle [1] [0 lbs][25 gp](druid scribed) Powerstone of Crystal Shard [3A] [0 lbs][150 gp](wilder imprinted) Tattoo of Grip of Iron [1] [0 lbs][50 gp] Equipment at home: Gold: 22 gp Miscellaneous Statistics: Encumberance: 0-43 (light), 44-86 (medium), 87-130 (heavy) Weight carried: 15 lb Fights results: 1: Coralias Tahlron (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6173961&postcount=1543), Kaigan: Victory! [+900 XP] [+900 gold] [b]Past Expenditures (tot. 450 gp): scroll of magic missile [5] x2 [250 gp] scroll of glitterdust [3] [150 gp] scroll of mage armor [1] [25 gp] scroll of shield [1] [25 gp] Intoduction: Having just moved to Gladius, Barak Brigandslayer was looking to make himself useful, dismantling bandits or any others who threaten the safe trade routes. He approached the new Secretary of Trade and Commerce, a half-giant by the name of Virgo Arkazzan. "Greetings, Sir Secretary! I am Barak Brigandslayer, renowned defender of roadways and trade. After all, no society can truly flourish and provide for itself and its most vulnerable members without trade. For that cause, I fight the good fight against bandits and brigands the world over. I have come to Gladius to fight in the arena, but cannot resist my calling. When I am not fighting, I wish to do some good for this city and purge its roadways of brigands. However, I am new to these environs and do not know the ins and outs as well as I would like. As such, I have come to you, knowing that if anyone should know the lairs and common ambush sites of the local brigands, it would be the Secretary of Commerce. I am at your disposal, good sir." Virgo, knowing full-well the man was a good one, found it strange he wanted to give him work. he thought to himself, "Perhaps he will have some use after all." "Barak Brigandslayer, you will be a worthy asset to the city of Gladius in defending its trade routes. There have been some trouble with bandits lately. There have been reports of bandits pretending to be merchants with important goods, who steal famous treasures and escape because no one expects them to be the culprit. If you would solve this mystery, and kill those responsible, I would consider it an honor. I would ask they be brought in, but they have slain over 40 innocents, and deserve only death. Will you do this for me, good sir?"
King Uther 05-19-05, 05:48 PM	Without question Barak accepted, as his sworn duty is to protect innocents. Following the directions given to him as well as the description of the caravan, Barak set off to the East where the bandits have been spotted last. After about 3 hours of waiting, in the background Barak spotted the exact caravan that was spoken of by the Secretary. At the helm appeared to be 2 well-dressed individuals. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BaraksIntro.jpg Caravan Barak
Salrantol 05-19-05, 11:50 PM	What's the scale on that map? Is one square 5'x5'? That way, I know how far away they are. Also (if I can tell), how many wagons, horses, etc. in the caravan? And how fast are they moving? Barak Brigandslayer will move over to the trees on the left side of the map, and then draw and cast from a scroll of mage armor.
King Uther 05-20-05, 01:14 AM	The scale is 5' per square. There is but one carriage, with two guards guiding it. And you were really fat in the first map Barak dashes to the side and casts mage armor from a scroll, giving him a tangible wall of magical protection around him. It glows a light blue around his body, shielding it from blows. The caravan moves up 10 feet, then stops for a moment. One of the guards thought he saw something. They begin to dismount and search the area. Spot: Bandit 1: 17-7(Distance)=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91785) Bandit 2: 6-7(distance) =Impossible (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91786) Barak's Hide: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91784) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound2.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits
King Uther 05-20-05, 01:15 AM	The scale is 5' per square. There is but one carriage, with two guards guiding it. And you were really fat in the first map Barak dashes to the side and casts mage armor from a scroll, giving him a tangible wall of magical protection around him. It glows a light blue around his body, shielding it from blows. The caravan moves up 10 feet, then stops for a moment. One of the guards thought he saw something. They begin to dismount and search the area. Spot: Bandit 1: 17-7(Distance)=10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91785) Bandit 2: 6-7(distance) =Impossible (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91786) Barak's Hide: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=91784) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound2.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Barak 16/16 AC 16 Touch 12 Bandit 1 ??/?? Bandit 2 ??/??
Salrantol 05-20-05, 07:30 AM	Barak will cast lullaby from memory and draw his scroll of entangle.
King Uther 05-20-05, 04:32 PM	Intiative: Barak: 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92105) Bandit 1: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92109) Bandit 2: 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92109) The bandits, brandishing longswords with small wooden shields, fan out a little more, attempting to determine if any enemy presence exists. Spot Rolls: Guard 1&2: 10,11 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92110) Opposed Hide check: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92111) After moments of searching, they still cannot locate anything. Barak, seeing his opportunity, casts a lulling spell to diminish the brigands ability to detect. He begins his chant. (Listen check: 20-7-13, 5-7=-2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92113) , Success, Fail) The spell goes off, but one of the bandits notices Barak by his voice. (Saving Throws: 15,6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92114) , Success, Fail) One of the bandits becomes very sleepy, the world becoming a little blurry. The other one becomes more alert, and begins to move towards Barak. Barak pulls a scroll from his scroll case, a custom made case given to him with an Ogre Mage battling two ettins. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound3.jpg Barak Caravan Brigands Barak 16/16 AC 16 Touch 12 Bandit 1 ??/?? Bandit 2 ??/?? Sleepy
King Uther 05-21-05, 12:31 PM	Guard 1, now noticing Barak, moves towards him and drinks a potion. The other guard becomes more oblivious with each passing second, as he is barely able to keep his eyes open. Barak, seeing his chance uses his scroll of entangle to wrap things up(I'm using 1960's Batman jokes apparently) Vines sprout from the ground, and attempt to grab both of the humans. (Reflex Saves: 11,8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92405) , Success, Fail) The sleepy bandit is now unable to do anything but fight for air, as vines keep pushing him under. The other, a much luckier thief, cuts the vines as they rise up, but his movement is slowed. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound4.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Entangle Effect Barak 16/16 AC 16 Bandit 1 ??/?? Bandit 2 ??/?? Lullaby 2/3, Entangled 2/10
Salrantol 05-22-05, 12:55 AM	Barak will cast sleep from memory on the more alert guard. If he falls asleep, draw scroll of sleep. If not, draw scroll of magic missile.
King Uther 05-22-05, 02:37 AM	Previus, the alert thief, slowly advances, finding it difficult to make it through the weeds engulfinh him. Orphius, the drowsy, entangled brigand, tries desperately to break free. (Strength check: 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92655) , Fail) He is unable to break the strong plants, grappling him. Moving backwards, Barak wishes to dismantle this advancing guard before he becomes a problem. He begins casting a sleep spell, hoping he will succumb to the need for rest. His sense of honor fills him with pride knowing he is helping trade routes be safer. Entangle spell tries to entangle Previus. (Reflex Save: 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92656) , Fail) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound5.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Entangle Barak 16/16 AC 16 Previus Bandit 1 ??/?? Entangled 3/10 Orphius Bandit 2 ??/?? Lullaby 3/3 Entangled 3/10
King Uther 05-22-05, 02:47 AM	Previus and Orphius try to break free. (Strength checks: 20, 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92658) Success, Fail) Previus breaks free of the hold the spell had on him, and continues his advance towards Barak. Orphius only struggles more, getting more wrapped up in the magical vines. Barak finishes his spell. (Will Save: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92659) , Fail) He then moves next to the sleeping body to free this trade route from his oppression, but not before firing once at the entangled guard. (Attack roll: 4+5=9 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92660) , Fail) In his haste his aim is off, and the entangled thief remains untangled. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Barakround6.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Barak 16/16 AC 16 Previus ??/?? Sleep Orphius ??/?? Entangled
King Uther 05-22-05, 03:02 AM	I went back to change the word guard to bandit, because while OOC we will know that it is simply a caravan, but in Barak's mind they are murederous brigands. Previus sleeps. Orphius once again tries to break free. (Strength check: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92661) , Success) He finally breaks free and begins to move towards his now-found enemy. Barak, seizing a golden opportunity, ends the life of the sleeping murderer. (Coup de Grace: 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92662) Fort Save or die DC 22: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92663), Fail ) Orphius is forced to watch as his unidentified enemy slays his best friend, plunging an arrow deep into his friend's sleeping skull. Barak steps back 5 feet. Entangle spell attempts to retangle Orphius. (Reflex: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92664), Success ) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Barakround7.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Barak 16/16 AC 16 Mage Armor Bandit 1 -??/?? Dead Bandit 2 ??/?? Entangle spell 5/10
King Uther 05-22-05, 03:19 AM	Orphius moves 15 feet further, braving the entangling weeds. Barak steps 5 feet back and draws scroll of Sleep, attempting to put the other guard in deep slumber, then death. Entangle spell. (Reflex: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92665) , Success) Round 8 Orphius moves further, daring his opponent to defeat his resolve to avenge his friend's murder. Barak finishes sleep. (Will Save: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92666) ) Orphius feels he must kill this evil man, and cannot be defeated at any cost. Barak moves and fires his bow(Decided I wouldn't use your scrolls unless you wanted to). (Attack roll: 20! +5=25 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92669) , Confirm: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92670) vs AC 14, Critical) Damage: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92673) ) Barak releases the arrow, and with great force it pierces the evil bandit's armor and stops inches from his heart. Entangle spell. (Reflex: 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92667) ) Barely outside the range of the spell, Orphius is once again taken by the weeds. A lone figure steps out and climbs to the top of the caravan, the elf brandishing a bow. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/BarakRound9.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Entangle Effect Barak 16/16 AC 16 Mage Armor Previus -??/?? Dead Orphius ??-10/?? Entangled 6/10 New figure ??/?? Intiative for Elf bandit: 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=92689)
Salrantol 05-22-05, 08:31 AM	Barak will draw and cast from his scroll of magic missile, hurling one missile at Orphius and two at the newcomer. "Away, foul brigands!" he shouts, while drawing the scroll. "I'll have none of your thievery in Gladius!" After casting magic missile, Barak will switch to his rapier if Orphius is standing. If Orphius is dropped, he'll draw a scroll of shield and cast it, before switching to his bow. Sorry it's so long between posts...been a busy weekend, my fiancee had a birthday and my brother got married, so I haven't had as much time as usual.
King Uther 05-23-05, 01:09 PM	The elf spots Barak, and seeing all that has passed so far he lets loose an arrow at Barak. (Attack roll: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93300) ) It strikes Barak, (Damage 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93302) ) wounding him. Orphius tries to escape. (Strength check: 20 (http://http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93307) ) He breaks free and begins his charge towards Barak. Barak blasts the two enemies, shooting two bolts of force at the entangled and two at the new enemy. (Damage: 2, 2, 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93296) ) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Barakround10.jpg Barak Caravan Bandits Elf Entangle Barak 11/16 AC 16 Mage Armor Bandit 1 -??/?? Bandit 2 ??-12/?? Elf ??/?? Entangle 7/10
Salrantol 05-23-05, 04:51 PM	Barak, realizing he is in danger, draws his trusty scroll of shield and casts from it. "Curse you, scoundrels! Fall or fly, but begone nonetheless!" he mutters.
King Uther 05-24-05, 12:51 AM	The elf, seeing his arrow strike, once again attempts to stick our hero. (Attack roll: 1!... (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93483) , Critical miss) As he lets go, the elf is distracted by a hornet. (Attack roll vs. Orphius: 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93484) , Fail) Orphius charges Barak, trying desperately to kill this bandit. (Attack roll: 18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93485) ) (Damage: 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=93486) ) As he strikes into Barak's flesh, Orphius falls unconscious due to exhaustion. Barak, happy to see his foe down, casts Shield from a scroll. A blue force shield surrounds him. Barak 5/16 AC 20 Previus -??/?? Orphius -1/?? Elf ??-7/??
Salrantol 05-24-05, 07:55 AM	Muttering angrily about the resilience of brigands in this part of the world, Barak will draw and cast from his scroll of cure moderate wounds, targeting, of course, himself. Then he will draw and cast from his other scroll of magic missile, targeting, of course, the elf.
King Uther 05-24-05, 02:30 PM	The elf, seeing his friend fall, fires once more. (Attack roll: 9vs AC 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94450), Miss ) Barak cures(I wish I could tell you to shoot him) himself for (Heal: 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94452) ) Next Round: The Elf begins retreating, trying to make his way through the vines. (Reflex: 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94453) ) Able to still see and target, Barak lets loose 3 more missiles of force at the fleeing brigand. (Damage: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=94454) ) The elf's lifeless body drops to the groud. Post battle Info: Being honorable, Barak buries the bodies in an honorable way off the roadside in the forest, even though moments ago they tried to kill him. He takes none of their equipment except for 15 arrows on the elf, and erects tomb markers for each, spending half a day doing so. The chest inside is somewhat light, and Barak returns it to the Secretary to return to its rightful owners. "Barak, you are a worthy warrior in the eyes of the Gladius Council. Thank you for your brave efforts today. You will be rewarded, in both monetary means and status. If you would be so kind, I would like to appoint you as my eyes and ears for protecting the trade routes, meaning you would command the 100 troops designed to find and root out all bandits and raiders who try to steal from Gladius and its neighbors. Are you up for that task, noble sir?" Monetary reward: 1200gp Experience: 1350 Rank: Commander of Trade Defense(if accepted)
Salrantol 05-24-05, 05:24 PM	Shocked and awed, Barak is caught for the first time ever speechless. "Why, sir, this honor is, um, unimagined! I greatly appreciate the faith you are placing in me and I swear to you that it is not misplaced! I will keep as many trade routes as possible free of brigands and clear for trade. Fear not, we shall keep Gladius prosperous!" Thanks for running the quest! Close enough to keep it interesting, but still victorious--just as it should be.
King Uther 05-24-05, 10:42 PM	Items used for reference: 2 Scrolls of Magic Missile CL5 1 Scroll of Mage Armor 1 Scroll of Entangle 1 Arrow 1 Scroll of Sleep