Monday 24 October 2016

Session 110 - Journey to Death Mountain

After much admin, Fortress-City Fate is left behind on tenuous terms!
And another fortress is approached... a black fortress squatting grotesquely atop a black mountain. Considering Sophia can just Subjugate dead things now, it's probably not going to be a major issue to knock the whole thing over... right?

See you... tomorrow!

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Sophia astride her new steed, by me.

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Seraph Dawnstride, by Tom

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The Church of Nine Corners, kindly also illustrated by Tom because I didn't have a map ready oooop.



Session 110 - Journey to Death Mountain

Campaign Date:
Sunday, 14 March, 1550
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Zodiac: Pisces

New Characters:
Warren's Elf, a thug too weak to be particularly effective at his job.

Enemies Defeated:
- 1 Necromancer Commander, fled steedless (75 exp)
- A skeletal steed that breathes ghosts, subjugated (75 exp)
- 5 zombies, slain (125 exp)
- 7 skeletons, slain (125 exp)
Total: 400 exp

Treasure and Equipment:
- A Bishop's Half-Mitre
- A skeletal steed that breathes ghosts!
Total: 0 exp

Exploration:
- First party to visit the Church of Nine Corners (100 exp)
Total: 100 expNew Backstory:- Gorund was to be clapped in irons for petty theft by a local magistrate! He managed to talk his way out of it with characteristic charisma and charm. (Once per session, de-escalate a verbal confrontation.)
- All of Stabbington's belongings were washed away in a terrible flood! Luckily he managed to save one thing - the original Tomb Busters business card woodcut. (Once per session, get something back that was lost or broken by some means)
Events:
- First, a ton of admin! (50 exp)
- Businesses are rolled for! (50 exp)
- Tomb Busters' profits have stagnated despite Stabbington's best efforts at advertising. He pours in more cash, the janitor's closet with Tomb Busters scrawled on a piece of paper afixed to the door gets a proper sign. (50 exp)
- F.I.E.N.D.S. loses a bunch of money after test audiences see through crap ratman costume disguises! (50 exp)
- Anvil, Mining & Craft, Inc makes a bunch of profit due to Jain's new pay-to-delve dungeon scheme. (50 exp)
- Those absent for Carousing make their rolls! Jain and Stabbington had good times. (50 exp)
- Various people put money in the bank. Admin! (50 exp)
- Guido is coated in silver and is thus allegedly a holy relic, not a horrible Undead.
- Finally, the party decide to head to the Church of Nine Corners to see what's going on with the Nonanist faith at the moment. (50 exp)
- It's fucking chaos! Rowdy crowds have gathered in the plaza to watch a flurry of often-violent debates between the various splintering factions of Nonanist! (50 exp)
- A man in a funny hat atop the cathedral balcony tries to calm down the crowds, to no avail! (50 exp)
- The party, along with temporary Eleyn-replacement Seraph, barge their way into the cathedral and demand to see the Archbishop of Fate! He's not in, surprisingly. (50 exp)
- After questioning the barely helpful and much overwhelmed priest, Seraph goes in for the kill! For some reason! Luckily the others stop her, with Stabbington strongarming the priest into a person security contract. (50 exp)
- The gang decide to go up and question the guy on the balcony, so force their way upstairs and question him. He was a Nonanist before the Fated King split the Loegrian faith, so is more inclined to treat Seraph with respect. (50 exp)
- He tells them that the Fated King has been meeting with Cyrus Carnithrex Maximus, the Vampire King, and suspects that's why the King's newest iteration has turned to Denialism. (50 exp)
- The bishop is not killed, though his hat is stolen and many cards are thrown from the balcony. The party leave the cathedral, with Seraph proclaiming that the next time the party return the Vampire King will have been slain! (50 exp)
- They leave the city, collect minions, and head out towards Mt Death Frost and the black fortress squatting atop it. (50 exp)
- On the way, they run into a Cleric-led detachment of the Loegrian Army patrolling the roads. Gorund uses his mighty charisma and stolen hat to convince the Cleric that he is, in fact, a Bishop and worthy of protection. (50 exp)
- With the detachment in tow, the group continue! At the foot of Mt Death Frost they come across a battle! (50 exp)
- It's another detachment of the Army, fighting a host of the Undead! The Necromancer sits astride a skeletal steed that breathes ghosts! The detachment is led by a dude with a dank-as-shit musket setup, a fork rest on his horse's head allows him to snipe! (50 exp)
- The Necromancer is attempting to get the Army detachment to stand down, saying that the Fated King has called a ceasefire with the Undead. This unbelievable claim was, of course, disbelieved. (50 exp)
- With the support of the party and a whole other detachment, the Dead are swiftly dispatched. The musket-wielding commander is shot off his horse but luckily Dr Grijze is on hand to balance his humours! (50 exp)
- With his minions being destroyed all around him, the Necromancer turns his steed and rides back towards the mountain... but Sophia is quick with a Last Breath and subjugates the horse! (50 exp)
- The horse halts in its tracks, throwing the Necromancer to the ground! He flees up the mountain, limping, and Sophia is now the proud owner of a motherfucking skeleton horse. POWERMAN is somewhat jealous... and scared of what his wife might become. (50 exp)
Total: 1450 exp

Misc:
- Antagonist Antagoniser bonus (50 exp)
- Balls to the Wall bonus (50 exp)
- Diplomancy bonus (50 exp)
- Dramatic Battle bonus (50 exp)
- Infamy bonus (50 exp)
- Long Deliberation bonus (50 exp)
- Master of Disguise bonus (50 exp)- Pitched Battle bonus (50 exp)
- Tactical Fighting bonus (50 exp)
- Art Attack bonus (Tom's next character - 100 exp)
- Attacco d'Art bonus 
(Tom's next character - 100 exp)
- Cartographer bonus 
(Tom's next character - 100 exp)
- Delicious Admin bonus (All present - 100 exp ea.)
- Snackbringer bonus (Stabbington, Gorund, Dr Grijze, Jain Doe - 100 exp ea.) 

Total: 450 exp + bonusesRumours:
- There are plenty of Loegrian priests who are refusing to deny the Nine. There are frequent heated debates at the Church of Nine Corners.
- The demons have taken Dwimmermount and become more powerful than ever before.
- Wizzbang Will has got some good shit this week. Says he's got it in from Qelong in the far east.
- The Wild inventoria's selling some crazy anti-dead stuff! Their new firethrower is an absolute beast!
- The dark tunnels below the city contain more than vagrants and rats, the Resurrection Engine they use to raise the dead is down there too.
- Flower's Bower of Power is run by a witch! You can tell by the weird incense she uses.
- The King's made peace with the Dead. First denying the Nine… now this. He's betrayed all of Loegria!

Death Toll and Injuries:
- None!

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Exp Totals:
Dominic / Sir Stabbington Shanks, Level 7 Fighter: 67045 (Level up at 128000)
Fraser / Jumarak, Level 6 Muscle Wizard: 52129 (Level up at 72000)

Charles / Zan, Spermling of Zea, Level 6 Cleric (Termaxian): 48405 (Level up at 56000)
Kyle / Jain Doe, Level 6 Dwarf: 40594 (Level up at 70400)
Kitty / Sophia, Level 5 Necromancer: 35986 (Level up at 36000)

-- POWERMAN!, Level 4 POWERFIGHTER: 11889 (Level up at 16000)
-- Guido, Possessed Skull on giant skeleton
Henry / Gorund, Level 3 Specialist: 5086 (Level up at 6000)Tom / Seraph Dawnstride, Level 2 Cleric (Nonanist): 2979 (Level up at 3500)James / Dr. Grijze van Held, Level 1 Specialist (Doctor): 453 (Level up at 1500)
Warren / Warren's Elf, Level 1 Elf (Flitting Gad): 353 (Level up at 3000)


Absent or Retired:
James / Rat LeBlanc, Level 5 Ratman: 23851 (Level up at 24000)
Ollie / Lulu Spiderbite, Daughter of Lord Gorga, 
Level 7 Barbarian: 73553 (Level up at 128000)
Andy / Cranky Jim, Level 5 Dwarf: 24409 (Level up at 35200)

Tom / Eleyn, 5HD genitalia demon with mind of an insane mutant gypsy

Anthony / Grunt, Level 3 Barbarian: 5298 (Level up at 8000)

Charlie / Una, Level 2 Specialist (Rogue): 2250 (Level up at 3000)
Tomas / Shiz Nittlebam, Level 2 Magic User: 3877 (Level up at 4500)
Richard / Stonecold, Level 2 Muscle Wizard: 2264 (Level up at 4500)

Owen / Guyphy, Level 1 Elf (Scalbert Gumph): 1245 (Level up at 3000)
Clo / Bamuk, Level 2 Muscle Wizard: 3869 (Level up at 4500)
Will / Walkul the Rogue, Level 1 Specialist: 1301 (Level up at 1500)

Dominic's (?) Retainer
-- Dr Charmington, Level 3 Specialist (Quack): 4821 (Level up at 6000)
Joe / Joe's Necromancer, Level 1 Necromancer: 321 (Level up at 2250)
Steve / Brand Earthhammer, Level 1 Fighter: 395 (Level up at 2000)
Oliver R / Reynard, Level 3 Specialist (Sneak Thief): 4077 (Level up at 6000)
Matteo / Lucifer, Level 1 Necromancer: 933 (Level up at 2250)

Ellie / Ellie's Necromancer, Level 1 Necromancer: 744 (Level up at 2250)
Jerry / Jerry's Next Character, Level 1 ???: 200 (Level up at ???)
Daniel / Nash, Level 1 Fighter: 455 (Level up at 2000)
Sarah / Mana, Level 4 Specialist (Thief): 13447 (Level up at 24000)
Jim / Jim's Fighter, Level 1 Fighter: 241 (Level up at 2000)
Louis / Louis' Next Character, Level 1 ???: 2062 (Level up at ???)
Oliver R / Osar, Level 2 Specialist (Dabbler): 661 (Level up at 3000)
Charlie / Le Chaz III, Level 1 Cleric: 670 (Level up at 1750)
David / Theras, Level 5 Specialist (Assassin): 13422 (Level up at 24000)
Mariana / Joe Joe, Level 5 Halfling: 28949 (Level up at 32000)
Dana / Bingo Augustus, Level 5 Muscle Wizard: 19863 (Level up at 36000)
James / Quarion, Level 3 Elf (Gremling): 7947 (Level up at 12000)
Gary / Skirr Abderian, Level 1 Specialist (Thief): 416 (Level up at 1500)
Mariana / Aurora, Level 3 Cleric: 4018 (Level up at 7000)
Wai / Mogwi Stitch-Up, Level 2 Specialist: 2715 (Level up at 3000)
Sam / Lucados Orbrus, Level 2 Fighter: 3000 (Level up at 4000)
Clay / Carthas, Level 1 Fighter: 371 (Level up at 2000)
John / West, Level 1 Cleric: 521 (Level up at 1750)
Hayley / Bob, Level 2 Dwarf: 2999 (Level up at 4400)
Niall / Roht, Level 1 Muscle Wizard: 722 (Level up at 2250)
??? / Unnamed Cleric of the Garden God, Level 1 Cleric: 0 (Level up at 1750)
Florent / Sir Arthur, Level 1 Fighter: 186 (Level up at 2000)
Jamie / Alden, Level 1 Magic-User: 186 (Level up at 2250)
Ben / Thant, Level 1 Cleric: 186 (Level up at 1750)
Mike / Arran Folynn, Level 1 Specialist (Rogue): 186 (Level up at 1500)
Alex / Arhnin, Level 1 Elf (Hollowback Ylfen): 1518 (Level up at 3000)
Daniel / Davrak, Level 1 Magic User: 976 (Level up at 2250)
Nuno / Temperion, Level 1 Magic User: 742 (Level up at 2250)
Leo / Leo, Level 4 Cleric: 11102 (Level up at 14000)
Liisa / Peggy Pigrider, Level 5 Dwarf: 19420 (Level up at 35200)
-- Mr Pig, Level 1 Porcine.
Aron / Alphonse the Gentleman Barbarian, Level 1 Barbarian: 1184 (Level up at 2000)
Nimrod / U, Level 2 Specialist (Monk): 2250 (Level up at 3000)
Renzo / (Renzo's next character), Level 2 ???: 3462 (Level up at ???)
Clay / Svalborg, Level 2 Goblin: 2204 (Level up at 4000)
-- Tzani Spillios, Level 0 Scholar
Thomas / Tobias, Level 2 Cleric: 2204 (Level up at 3500)
Josh / Larry, Level 1 Elf (Galumfy Dotard): 383 (Level up at 3000)
Davide / Golden Junk, Level 1 Elf (Misergeist): 1971 (Level up at 3000)
Pedro / Dexter, Level 1 Necromancer: 1460 (Level up at 2250)
Mark / Marley, Level 2 Specialist: 2850 (Level up at 3000)
Rita / Arwen, Level 1 Elf (Sloomit Waghorn): 643 (Level up at 3000)
Sophia / Ceres, Level 1 Elf (Hollowback Ylfen): 1487 (Level up at 3000)
Alex / Tick, Level 1 Goblin: 731 (Level up at 2000)
Oliver / Pip, Level 1 Halfling: 731 (Level up at 2000)
Ej / Matilda, Level 2 Specialist: 1839 (Level up at 3000)
Sev / Brad the Stabbinator, Level 1 Fighter: 1871 (Level up at 2000)
Harry / Reg, Level 1 Dwarf: 150 (Level up at 2200)
Mike / Lootle Halfstack, Level 1 Specialist: 715 (Level up at 1500)
Aaron / Maura, Level 1 Halfling: 1637 (Level up at 2000)
Matt / Sheik, Level 1 Barbarian: 767 (Level up at 2000)
Shaun / Nagash, Level 1 Necromancer: 817 (Level up at 2250)
rhhjdghjdshgjbleeeh / Elric, Level 1 Cleric: 817 (Level up at 1750)
Michael / Mist Urmun, Level 4 Magic User: 12881 (Level up at 18000)
Pawel / Devein, Level 1 Dwarf: 1160 (Level up at 2200)
Marco / Sauron, Level 1 Necromancer: 1530 (Level up at 2250)
Tom / NWA Chuck Langley, Level 1 Cleric: 951 (Level up at 1750)
Ros / Rhea, Level 1 Elf (Capriped): 850 (Level up at 3000)
John / Level 1 Magic-User: 1500 (Level up at 2000)
Chris / Crocell, Level 4 Halfling: 12318 (Level up at 16000)
-- Belial, Level 1 Fighter: 1047 (Level up at 2000)
Michael / Mist Urmun, Level 4 Magic User: 9129 (Level up at 18000)
Renzo / Gastani, Level 2 Barbarian: 3000 (Level up at 4000)
Chris2 / Gadling, Level 3 Specialist (Assassin): 4738 (Level up at 6000)
Joanna / Artemis, Level 2 Specialist (Healer): 2250 (Level up at 3000)
George / Magnus, Level 1 Cleric: 1342 (Level up at 1750)
Lisa / Bella, Level 1 Magic User: 1951 (Level up at 2250)
Jacob / Wizard Khalifa, Level 1 Muscle Wizard: 430 (Level up at 2250)
Marius' Totally-Not-Necromancer, Level 3 Necromancer: 5111 (Level up at 9000)
Nadav / Frog, Level 1 Fighter: 732 (Level up at 2000)
Charlie / Losh, Level 1 Elf (Habberjock): 309 (Level up at 3000)
Jack / Uldric, Level 1 Magic User: 409 (Level up at 2250)
Kate / Khaleesi, Level 1 Muscle Wizard: 37 (Level up at 2250)
Emmi / Lyrel, Level 2 Necromancer: 2891 (Level up at 4500)
--- Schmidt, Level 0 Human

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