Tower of Combat - round 1
General Summary
Roger, seeing the advertisement for a contest of arms, put out the call for adventurers. Heeding the call, Marrajo, Milo and Evette met outside The Consortium in The Silver City. Packing their bags into Roger's wagon, the party headed off to listed location, outside of the city of Fioritura. Taking a few days of travel, they reached the city late in the evening. Asking for directions to 'the tent' for the tower of combat, they talked with a relatively unhelpful orc before asking a general goods store owner for help.
Deciding to rest for the night, the party went to the Inn within the city. After checking in, Marrajo asked about drink, in which they stated they did not serve alcohol. Enraged by this fact, Marrajo demanded to speak with the owner of the establishment, insulting its low quality of stay. A short moment later, a storm giant emerged from the back, getting into Marrajo's face about his statement. Instead of backing down, Marrajo unwisely decided to continue insulting the Inn's owner. With a massive hand, the giant picked him up, and threw him out the door, warning him not to come back until he develops some respect. Marrajo decided he thought it was best to sleep outside in his tent.
The following morning, the party reconviened outside, and traveled just about an hour south, seeing smoke from a campfire. Following to its source, they found the person who had posted the event, The Tower of Combat. The owner of the establishment introduced himself as Madmus the Magnificent, and began reading a script about the tower. He explained the rules, about how the tower prevents death and combatants are to fight until they drop. Once a member becomes unconscious, they are removed from the fight and the party must continue without them. He explains the minimal rest time per fight, and asked for a team name,
This seemed to be the hardest part of the fight so far, as they started to argue, Milo put forth the name "The Bickering Bandits" in frustration, but it was so far the best option. Recording the names of the combatants, Madmus explains that the team with the highest score after a year gets a bonus prize, and asks for their name. Everyone gives their name, except Marrajo, who just says "I am me". Madmus writes down "me" into his record before Milo specifies that "me"'s actual name is also Milo as crazy as that is. Eager to get to the fight, Roger steps into the teleportation circle before Madmus was ready. Madmus gave the last rule of the arena, they need to be entertaining as many watch and make bets on the participants. Afterwards, the remainder of the party joins Roger to the arena.
The first few fights the party takes with ease. Taking out firstly a mummy, then a hangman's tree, and a Erinyes without any real issues. However, when a giant T-rex was teleported into the arena, the tower of combat received its first casualty, as the maw of the oversized reptile bit down on Marrajo attempting to cast a spell. Moments before death, he was transported to the viewing area in the tent of Madmus, who invited him to watch the remaining fight.
The next fight the party returned to form, quickly dispatching a behemoth hippopotimus and a devourer undead. The next creature, a clockwork leviathan was summoned into the fight, and was the one who took the next victim - Evette. As with Marrajo, Evette wakes up in the tent, and joins in watching the remaining fighers within the arena. Next was a Banshee that utilized some hit and run tactics, and while it was still a hard fight, the fighter continued to the next round, however this appeared to be the last as an angelic creature, bathed in flames proved to be too much for the remaining members of the party. When Roger fell to its flaming blade, it turns its attention to Milo who goes invisible, attempting to bait the creature into a ring out of the arena. Unfortunately, while the tactic was sound, the creature proved to be too powerful for it to work, and Milo fell to its flames.
Waking up, Milo was surrounded by his companions being healed by Madmus's assistant. Madmus congradulates the party, as it was the farthest anyone had made. Giving the party their gold shares, Madmus thanks them and mentions he is excited to see them come and join him again. The party, after claiming their treasure, head back to the Silver City and part ways through the various portals.
Deciding to rest for the night, the party went to the Inn within the city. After checking in, Marrajo asked about drink, in which they stated they did not serve alcohol. Enraged by this fact, Marrajo demanded to speak with the owner of the establishment, insulting its low quality of stay. A short moment later, a storm giant emerged from the back, getting into Marrajo's face about his statement. Instead of backing down, Marrajo unwisely decided to continue insulting the Inn's owner. With a massive hand, the giant picked him up, and threw him out the door, warning him not to come back until he develops some respect. Marrajo decided he thought it was best to sleep outside in his tent.
The following morning, the party reconviened outside, and traveled just about an hour south, seeing smoke from a campfire. Following to its source, they found the person who had posted the event, The Tower of Combat. The owner of the establishment introduced himself as Madmus the Magnificent, and began reading a script about the tower. He explained the rules, about how the tower prevents death and combatants are to fight until they drop. Once a member becomes unconscious, they are removed from the fight and the party must continue without them. He explains the minimal rest time per fight, and asked for a team name,
This seemed to be the hardest part of the fight so far, as they started to argue, Milo put forth the name "The Bickering Bandits" in frustration, but it was so far the best option. Recording the names of the combatants, Madmus explains that the team with the highest score after a year gets a bonus prize, and asks for their name. Everyone gives their name, except Marrajo, who just says "I am me". Madmus writes down "me" into his record before Milo specifies that "me"'s actual name is also Milo as crazy as that is. Eager to get to the fight, Roger steps into the teleportation circle before Madmus was ready. Madmus gave the last rule of the arena, they need to be entertaining as many watch and make bets on the participants. Afterwards, the remainder of the party joins Roger to the arena.
The first few fights the party takes with ease. Taking out firstly a mummy, then a hangman's tree, and a Erinyes without any real issues. However, when a giant T-rex was teleported into the arena, the tower of combat received its first casualty, as the maw of the oversized reptile bit down on Marrajo attempting to cast a spell. Moments before death, he was transported to the viewing area in the tent of Madmus, who invited him to watch the remaining fight.
The next fight the party returned to form, quickly dispatching a behemoth hippopotimus and a devourer undead. The next creature, a clockwork leviathan was summoned into the fight, and was the one who took the next victim - Evette. As with Marrajo, Evette wakes up in the tent, and joins in watching the remaining fighers within the arena. Next was a Banshee that utilized some hit and run tactics, and while it was still a hard fight, the fighter continued to the next round, however this appeared to be the last as an angelic creature, bathed in flames proved to be too much for the remaining members of the party. When Roger fell to its flaming blade, it turns its attention to Milo who goes invisible, attempting to bait the creature into a ring out of the arena. Unfortunately, while the tactic was sound, the creature proved to be too powerful for it to work, and Milo fell to its flames.
Waking up, Milo was surrounded by his companions being healed by Madmus's assistant. Madmus congradulates the party, as it was the farthest anyone had made. Giving the party their gold shares, Madmus thanks them and mentions he is excited to see them come and join him again. The party, after claiming their treasure, head back to the Silver City and part ways through the various portals.
Rewards Granted
Loot:
Coins
43 pp, 1844 gp, 167 sp, 364 cp
Armor
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[1,650 gp] masterwork full plate
[400 gp] masterwork banded mail
[200 gp] masterwork scale mail
[170 gp] masterwork heavy steel shield
[170 gp] masterwork heavy steel shield
[1,157 gp] +1 heavy wooden shield
[170 gp] masterwork wooden armor
[1,650 gp] masterwork full plate
[165 gp] masterwork hide armor
Potions
[300 gp] potion/oil of barkskin (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of pass without trace (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of spider climb (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of touch of the sea (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of rope trick (CL 3)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[350 gp] potion/oil of continual flame (CL 3)
[300 gp] potion/oil of aid (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of enlarge person (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of touch of the sea (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of stabilize (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of protection from evil (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of jump (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of resistance (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of mage armor (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of arcane mark (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of cure light wounds (CL 1)
Scrolls
[25 gp] arcane scroll of burning hands (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of unseen servant (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of disguise self (CL 1)
[150 gp] divine scroll of owl's wisdom (CL 3)
[375 gp] divine scroll of protection from energy (CL 5)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of comprehend languages (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of mage armor (CL 1)
[375 gp] arcane scroll of beast shape i (CL 5)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of voice alteration (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of endure elements (CL 1)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of levitate (CL 3)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of bull's strength (CL 3)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of seeming (CL 9)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of wall of force (CL 9)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of planar binding, lesser (CL 9)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of summon monster 2 (CL 3)
[700 gp] arcane scroll of geas, lesser (CL 7)
[3,000 gp] divine scroll of holy aura (CL 15)
[3,000 gp] arcane scroll of summon monster 8 (CL 15)
[150 gp] divine scroll of find traps (CL 3)
[13 gp] divine scroll of detect magic (CL 1)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of darkness (CL 3)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of invisibility (CL 3)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of expeditious retreat (CL 1)
Wands
[750 gp] wand of detect animals or plants (CL 1)
[750 gp] wand of undetectable alignment (CL 1)
[750 gp] wand of unseen servant (CL 1)
Weapons
[2,330 gp] +1 shortbow [no light or external clues]
[8,300 gp] +1 deadly quarterstaff [no light or external clues]
[8,375 gp] +1 huntsman longbow [no light or external clues]
[2,315 gp] +1 longsword [clue indicates function]
[350 gp] masterwork greatsword
[303 gp] masterwork hooked lance
Experience:
Evette (6): 16,724xp = 300 (I want my mummy) + 675 (Its just a tree) + 900 (Devil archer) + 1350 (Marrajo-chomper) + 1800 (Hippo is scarier than T-rex?) + 2700 (soul eater) + 3600 (clockwork snake) + 5400 (stop that screeching)
Milo, Roger (8): 11,100xp = 200 + 400 + 600 + 900 + 1200 + 1800 + 2400 + 3600
Marrajo (9): 8720xp = 169 + 338 + 450 + 675 + 1013 + 1350 + 2025 + 2700
Coins
43 pp, 1844 gp, 167 sp, 364 cp
Armor
[300 gp] masterwork chainmail
[1,650 gp] masterwork full plate
[400 gp] masterwork banded mail
[200 gp] masterwork scale mail
[170 gp] masterwork heavy steel shield
[170 gp] masterwork heavy steel shield
[1,157 gp] +1 heavy wooden shield
[170 gp] masterwork wooden armor
[1,650 gp] masterwork full plate
[165 gp] masterwork hide armor
Potions
[300 gp] potion/oil of barkskin (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of pass without trace (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of spider climb (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of touch of the sea (CL 1)
[300 gp] potion/oil of rope trick (CL 3)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[350 gp] potion/oil of continual flame (CL 3)
[300 gp] potion/oil of aid (CL 3)
[50 gp] potion/oil of enlarge person (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of touch of the sea (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of stabilize (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of protection from evil (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of jump (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of purify food and drink (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of resistance (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of mage armor (CL 1)
[25 gp] potion/oil of arcane mark (CL 1)
[50 gp] potion/oil of cure light wounds (CL 1)
Scrolls
[25 gp] arcane scroll of burning hands (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of unseen servant (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of disguise self (CL 1)
[150 gp] divine scroll of owl's wisdom (CL 3)
[375 gp] divine scroll of protection from energy (CL 5)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of comprehend languages (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of mage armor (CL 1)
[375 gp] arcane scroll of beast shape i (CL 5)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of voice alteration (CL 1)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of endure elements (CL 1)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of levitate (CL 3)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of bull's strength (CL 3)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of seeming (CL 9)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of wall of force (CL 9)
[1,125 gp] arcane scroll of planar binding, lesser (CL 9)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of summon monster 2 (CL 3)
[700 gp] arcane scroll of geas, lesser (CL 7)
[3,000 gp] divine scroll of holy aura (CL 15)
[3,000 gp] arcane scroll of summon monster 8 (CL 15)
[150 gp] divine scroll of find traps (CL 3)
[13 gp] divine scroll of detect magic (CL 1)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of darkness (CL 3)
[150 gp] arcane scroll of invisibility (CL 3)
[25 gp] arcane scroll of expeditious retreat (CL 1)
Wands
[750 gp] wand of detect animals or plants (CL 1)
[750 gp] wand of undetectable alignment (CL 1)
[750 gp] wand of unseen servant (CL 1)
Weapons
[2,330 gp] +1 shortbow [no light or external clues]
[8,300 gp] +1 deadly quarterstaff [no light or external clues]
[8,375 gp] +1 huntsman longbow [no light or external clues]
[2,315 gp] +1 longsword [clue indicates function]
[350 gp] masterwork greatsword
[303 gp] masterwork hooked lance
Experience:
Evette (6): 16,724xp = 300 (I want my mummy) + 675 (Its just a tree) + 900 (Devil archer) + 1350 (Marrajo-chomper) + 1800 (Hippo is scarier than T-rex?) + 2700 (soul eater) + 3600 (clockwork snake) + 5400 (stop that screeching)
Milo, Roger (8): 11,100xp = 200 + 400 + 600 + 900 + 1200 + 1800 + 2400 + 3600
Marrajo (9): 8720xp = 169 + 338 + 450 + 675 + 1013 + 1350 + 2025 + 2700
