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Kassandra Attacks Merc 6 (Pistol): 12 + 4 (Str) + 1 (Skills) = 18, Hit!
Damage: 8 [6 + 4 (Str) - 2 (Defense)]
Kassandra Search Roll (Wis): 15 + 2 = 17
??? Stealth Roll (Dex): 3 + 5 = 8. Julia Spotted
Kassandra is protecting Priea (Guardian)
Priea Uses Heal on Aria
Aria uses Charged Bash against Mr. Hillsdale: 5 + 4 + 2 (Skills) = 11 Hit!
Mr. Hillsdale is knocked out
Shadye attacks Merc (Short Bow): 14 + 5 (Dex) = 19, Hit!
Damage: 8 (5 + 5 (Dex) - 2 (Defense))
Shadye uses Jagged Dagger against Merc (Short Bow): 11 + 5 (Dex), Hit!
Damage: 5 + Bleed. Short Bow Merc is defeated
With a quick movement from Kassandra, she steps forward to slam her shovel into gunslinger's arm. It looks like he's about to fall over. Just as quickly, she jumps back in order to protect Priea. As she moves back she spots the barrel of a musket pointing out of the house Mr. Hillsdale is sitting in front of. Aria then decides to end this battle once and for all by charging towards the old man. Though this requires her to move up a bit before doing so (4 AP for movement). Her powerful charge is unstoppable and she appears right in front of Hillsdale. " Wait! Wait! we can wore something..." Is all he can say before you cut him down and send him flying into the wall behind him. There was no way a man of his age could survive a blow like that. Distracted by this, the short bow wielding mercenary doesn't notice Shadye begin to slice him with her daggers. He falls to the ground face first into a pool of his own blood.
The remaining mercenaries look at each other as their client is possibly slain. "I guess it's over then" you hear a quiet voice say. From out of the house walks a woman carrying a musket and an .....eccentric outfit [
https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/214094 ... _speeddraw ]. This was most likely Julia, the sniper that was giving you so much trouble. What you notice immediately is that on her side was a heart shaped mark similar to Kassandra's and Kailyne. The only difference is that the heart seems to be inked in half way with tribal tattoos extending out from it. They pretty much covered more then half her body. Being the closest to her, Aria mark reacts as a sensual shiver rolls down her spine. Julia however doesn't respond and instead just turns around and sprints in the other direction making a full retreat. Whether you pursue her or not is up to you.
With their employer dead and their ace in the hole gone, the remaining mercenaries drop their weapons and raises their hands. "Ok we give! We give! No point laying down our lives if we're not gonna get paid." Says one of the combatants. With the ruckus at an end, the bar attendants come out to see the aftermath of your battle. Among them are some of them are the Glassmill Militia. Whether it was a bribe or blackmail, something had kept them from lending you assistance. However with Hillsdale dead, they moved in to apprehend his private force. The rest of the townsfolk moved in with a bewildered look on their face as you have dealt with one of the town's biggest menaces. A few more helped to carry Kailyne and Shayra to the local doctor. From the small crowd, Daisy and Dixie approach. Both with a shocked look on their face. "I can't believe you actually killed Hillsdale" Daisy said. "Some one was bound to do. With the way he did business, he was bound to end up with a sword in his back." Dixie replied seemingly glad he was dead. "But If he's dead, will people get their farmland back? And what about retaliation frpm his family or ..." Before Daisy could work herself into a dizzy, Dixie gave her a quick slap on the back. " Now's not the time to worry about that. Tonight we should be glad to be rid of that weasel." She said getting a few cheers from the rest of the town.
"So what are you going to do next?" Daisy asked. It was a good question. You look to the sky and it was already getting dark. You could try and pursue Julia or talk to the captured mercenaries if you think they might have something useful. You could also head to the doctor's home and check on Kailyne's and Shayra's health. Of course celebrating a victory at the pub or resting at the inn was always an option. Or you might have your own business.
Shayde remembers the drunkard and the medallion. He has given her his location. She may have one more chance to take it.
Kailyne and ShayraThe two of you wake up on a bed inside a wooden hut. Your body still aches but you see that most of your wounds have been bandaged. "I didn't expect you to wake up so soon" says a voice in the front of the room. You soon see an bald, middle age man in a white coat. " I was able to get a healer from the order to mend the internal damage but you two will need some rest" He says as he leaves the room. As he does, Nighteyes sneaks in behind him and moves towards her master and friend.
GM Notes:
Spoiler (click to show/hide):
Victory! +14 exp (2 for each Mercenary except Julia). Level up! All players get to:
-Add one stat to any attribute
-Choose a new skill from their skill list or Strengthen one of their existing skill
VintageBass, MASigma & FragranceofMtDew: You can also:
- Create a new spell or strengthen one of your old ones.