Paralogue 1: Can I Really Be A Hero Too, Dood?

Ullar W. (GM):
you two left Kenabres a couple of days ago
and are heading to the nearest settlement in Mendev
Ullar W. (GM): which is Breachhelm
you guys have been trekking thru the area
and things are getting decidedly less demonic
Atticus: and we need to roll survival?
Ullar W. (GM): nah
you snatched enough food to sustain ya
Atticus: I meant to figure out where to go
Ullar W. (GM): oh
Atticus: or do we know?
Ullar W. (GM): I suppose yeah you should roll survival
Atticus: Would Local help?
Ullar W. (GM): you have a general idea
local would help as well
Atticus: Local Fazij 27
Ullar W. (GM): you know Breachhelm
is almost due southeast
Atticus: Atticus Survival 8 Fazij Survival 15
Ullar W. (GM): so you're trekking
and trekking
and stuff
Atticus: "Do you know of any dangers on this path?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Not really. Sure, there's a few wild animals, but nothing we can't handle."
Atticus: "Good..."
"I am afraid I would not be of much help to you in the event of a real encounter."
"I... can feel the last of my divine magic had drained since we left."
Ullar W. (GM): "Well, I guess there's some good to that."
"You're free now."
Atticus: "I am free... But if the others fail at Kenabres, will we not all die anyways?"
Ullar W. (GM): "They might. WE're a different story."
Atticus: "No... I have already made my decision. I should not regret it now."
"If we can escape this damnable area, we should find safe haven in Cheliax."
Ullar W. (GM): "Yeah."
"Ever ridden on a trade caravan?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Can't say that I have."
Atticus: "It's a bumpy ride, but it will get us there much quicker."
"I rode on one on the way here from my homeland... Along with a couple ships."
Ullar W. (GM): (quick question: where does Atticus come from)
(I don't think that was in the survey...)
Atticus: I don't know, and neither does he, the members are not told where they are geographically
all he would know is the nearest port city
Ullar W. (GM): ok
so if that conversation is done
Atticus: yes
Ullar W. (GM): I'll need perception checks
Atticus: Atticus Perception 11
Fazij Perception 27 +2 if for traps
Ullar W. (GM): Fazij holds out an arm
"Wait."
"Something...something's here."
"Something..weird."
Atticus: "What? Damnit!"
Ullar W. (GM): Atticus now hears a faint buzzing
Atticus: "I hope that isn't what I think it is..."
Ullar W. (GM): you see a fiendish and a resolute fly appear from the trees in front of you
blocking your path
you can roll planes
actually nvm
no planes roll needed
you can see the holy symbol of Baalzebub on their foreheads
Atticus: yeah that should be pretty easy to tell
Atticus: "Fazij, do you think we should try to get past them?"
Ullar W. (GM): "I don't really see a choice."
Atticus: "You may have a point..."
Ullar W. (GM): the flies buzz angrily at these words
Atticus: they both move slowly towards them and check to see if they are aggressive
Ullar W. (GM): they are not aggressive but
they will not let you pass
(move forward if you do this)
still not attacking
Atticus: both have weapons drawn
Ullar W. (GM): their buzzes get louder however
as if trying to warn you off
Ullar W. (GM): ok
fazij is
geting a liiitle close
the fiendish fly is angry-sounding
Atticus: roll init?
Ullar W. (GM): sure
Atticus: Atticus Init 6
Fazij Init 13
Ullar W. (GM): 7 6
fazij turn
Atticus: 5-foot here
and swift action Sudden Strike
Atticus: A sneak attack!? 15 does 9 damage and 10 precision damage.
at flat ac
Ullar W. (GM): fuck you it's down
I shouylda made these guys advanced
lol
Atticus: Fazij draws crossbow as move and fires as standard
Atticus: 18 5
Ullar W. (GM): hits
does dmg
atticus turn
Atticus: goes here
Lol pathetic attack roll 14
Lol pathetic damage 4
Ullar W. (GM): lol pathetic hit
fly turn
buzzes over to Fazij
The fly tries to bite you 20 for 4 dmg!
Atticus: hits
Ullar W. (GM): yeah
shoulda gona advanced
x.x
fazij turn
5 foot back
move reload
fire
9 5
misss
Ullar W. (GM): yup
atticus
Atticus: Lol pathetic attack roll 21
Lol pathetic damage 2
Ullar W. (GM): still up
fly goes after fazij again
The fly tries to bite you 8 for 6 dmg!
Atticus: nope
Ullar W. (GM): finish him
Atticus: Fazij drops crossbow, draws second shortsword
Cold Iron Short Sword 21 does 10
Ullar W. (GM): combat over
the flies are down
Atticus: I do not have TWF, but I have two on him for such cases :3
we coup
Ullar W. (GM): as you coup them, the unholy symbolds fade
Atticus: "I was overreacting... wasn't I?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Nah. They looked like trouble."
"Didn't seem to want to hurt you, though."
Atticus: "Heh, maybe the jealous one thinks you're a bad influence?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Or maybe he wants you to go back."
Atticus: "I dislike second guessing myself.... We have burned that bridge."
Ullar W. (GM): "Yeah."
"LEt's move on."
Atticus: we do so
Ullar W. (GM): Fazij skooshes a fly head
Ullar W. (GM): so
you move on
Ullar W. (GM): ok
ur at the twon
no map for this
make a local check
Atticus: 11
Ullar W. (GM): Fazij knows that there is a definite diabolist presence in this town
but nothing more
want to try diplo to gather info?
Atticus: "Huh, I am surprised the Paldins haven't rooted them all out in fear."
sure
22 Diplo
Ullar W. (GM): there is a church dedicated to Asmodeus, and the rest of the archdevils, on the outskirts on the other side of town
there is also a small contingent of Godclaw HEllknights here as well
b/c Mendev and all
not many like either, but they repsect them
b/c they are opposed ot demons
there is also a bar
Ullar W. (GM): named Cayden's Collection
Atticus: "Interesting... I am unsure how well we will be received if we show up. Although, we could just try to bluff our faith with my unholy symbol."
Ullar W. (GM): "Worth a shot, but I'm not sure why you would want to go there in the first place."
"Oh, right."
"Self-discovery."
Atticus: "We could seek guidance there perhaps... Or at least help in securing our way to Cheliax."
Ullar W. (GM): "Makes sense."
Atticus: We head there
Ullar W. (GM): the temple?
Atticus: yeah that
Ullar W. (GM): kk
you see two Hellknight signifers guarding the front entrance
they notice you
"Welcome to the chapel of Asmodeus."
Atticus: "Hello. I was wondering if we could seek refuge here for the night... And if you could secure us a route to Cheliax."
Ullar W. (GM): "Cheliax?"
The other one speaks up
"Perhaps you should speak with the high priest here...he may have conenctions."
Atticus: "Thank you."
Ullar W. (GM): "Certainly."
they move aside for you two
glaring at Fazij as you go in
the high priest is busy cleaning the altar
Atticus: "Excuse me."
"Are you the high priest here?"
Ullar W. (GM): He turns around
"Oh!"
"Atticus Fellwing!"
"What brings you here?"
Atticus: "Wh-What? How do you know my name?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Word spreads quickly, of what you did at Kenabres."
Atticus: "I see..."
Ullar W. (GM): "I would have thought that Galfrey would be giving you her orders."
"What brings you here, of all places?"
Atticus: "About that..."
"It is a long story, but I must secure a way to Cheliax... It is imperative that I leave the Worldwound."
Ullar W. (GM): "I see."
"And why should I help you?"
Atticus: "I have some coin for you, if payment is what you seek."
Ullar W. (GM): "Payment? Pah. The only real payment, is the Lord of Hell's reward."
"No, I want to hear why you left."
"Hell would prefer that portal sealed, as you know."
Atticus: "My... My duty in Kenabres was complete. The city is safe."
Ullar W. (GM): "Don't play the fool with me, Atticus. When we heard a cleric of Baalzebul was infused with the power of a wardstone, we took an immediate interest."
"In fact, we were planning on sending a small contingent to aid you...only to hear you disappeared."
"And you turn up here."
Atticus: "That is quite the informative line you have there..."
Ullar W. (GM): "Any fool with the proper power can scry and cast sending."
"But it takes a proper mind to make something of it."
"And yet it eludes me."
"So: I have a proposition."
"Tell em why you left, and I will consider securing transport for you."
Atticus: "If you have divined so much, how does any answer elude you?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Perhaps I merely want you to say it. Perhaps I drank too much last night, and cannot puzzle it out."
"Perhaps it has something to do with that...tiefling with you."
Atticus: "...Fine, I will tell you what you already know. I have lost the influence of Baalzebul."
Ullar W. (GM): "Why?"
Atticus: "I disobeyed him."
Ullar W. (GM): "I see."
"So Hell's orders were not to your liking?"
Atticus: "These orders were not. These orders were from a god I had no choice in serving. A god whose service I was enlisted to since my birth."
"Why should I obey these orders that were given to me as a decree of death from a god I was never allowed to choose?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Because it is all part of a bigger plan."
"Because Hell demands unswerving obedience."
"Because free will weakens order."
"It weakens Law."
Atticus: "Unwavering obedience is just as destructive as utter chaos..."
Ullar W. (GM): "I see."
Atticus: "If one does not question their ruler, who is to determine that ruler is just and powerful?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Very true."
"So you wish it to be ideal?"
"No rulers, no ruled?"
"And yet nothing in between?"
"What do you want?"
Atticus: "Hah! You misunderstand me! The masses cannot rule themselves."
"There will always be someone to take charge... But it is the duty of true Law to determine the strength and wisdom of that ruler."
Ullar W. (GM): "Fair enough."
Atticus: "Perhaps my trepidation stems from the feeling that Baalzebul was not that leader."
Ullar W. (GM) laughs
Ullar W. (GM): "The creature clings to his imperfect celestial self...I can easily see how you feel that way."
"Do not misunderstand me."
Atticus: "He is... jealous, petty, indecisive."
Ullar W. (GM): "I have...respect for the lower archdevils."
"But I also have contempt."
Atticus: "I feel almost blasphemous saying these things."
Ullar W. (GM): "Hell is in and of itself blasphemy."
"Is it not?"
Atticus: "Then what is he who blasphemes blasphemy?"
Ullar W. (GM): "Sacreligious."
Atticus "I suppose you are right."
Ullar W. (GM): "But how are you being sacrilegious if Baalzebul no longer recognizes you as one fo his own?"
Atticus: "I think he may yet be trying to reclaim me."
"He sent minions to stop us from coming here."
Ullar W. (GM): "Hm. I see."
"In any case...we can continue this discussion on the morrow."
"You may rest here tonight, and perhaps I cann see about transport to Cheliax."
Atticus: "Oh, I am most sorry for the delay, but this is Fazij."
Ullar W. (GM): Fazij: "Hey."
Atticus: "He may appear... demonic. But he has changed."
Ullar W. (GM): Priest: "...I see."
Priest: "He is welcome too, I suppose."
Atticus: "I would hope so, he is a faithful companion,"
Ullar W. (GM): "The Hellknights outside will show you to your quarters at...the local tavern."
Ullar W. (GM) makes a face
Ullar W. (GM): "I dislike it, myself, but I'm sure you have had it worse these past few days."
Atticus: "The forest wasn't terribly inviting, no."
"Let us go, Fazij."
Ullar W. (GM): "I will see you tomorrow."
he waves you off
Fazij: "Sure."