Where's the Sun? (DM JK) Monday October 29th, 2001 7:46:57 AM
Qualde managed to seal the gate just before the raging mob reached it. They pounded it and screamed for several minutes before they finally moved away. Whatever sinister purpose they had, you've managed to thwart it. (everyone gets 1100xp for the last scene)
You have a few moments to rest and cast spells on everyone before moving on to the Golden Arena. Just say what was cast and on whom and consider it done.
After resting a few minutes, Nonam points out that he believes it should be dawn, and Jus concurs. However, it is still as dark as it was at midnight. Perhaps you haven't been out quite as long as the mages believe. (will check DC10 or you are shaken) Nevertheless, you are still beginning to get extraordinally tired. You haven't slept in at least 24 hours. (Fort checks, DC15 or suffer from fatigue [-2 to Str and Dex].
Nevertheless, there is no rest for the weary. You are just about to head out toward the arena when another mob comes up the path. This one seems to want to get out into the city. They seem to be moving away from the arena. Many of them carry torches, and they are clearly frightened. On seeing that the Three have closed the gate, the mob comes to a halt. Their leader a grey-haired, bearded man in long brown robes and wearing a ruby on a chain about his neck raises up his torch and address the group. His voice is deep and strong and touched with a bit of anger, "Whatever evil deeds your false gods plan in this place will be thwarted. We will have our exit."
Gareth (Stoneskin, Bull's Strength&Greater Magic weapon [Qualde, did you cast these for Gareth or someone else]) d20+3=14 d20+9=18 d20+14=22 Monday October 29th, 2001 11:19:17 AM
The warrior feels concern for their situation but keeps his wits about him (Will DC 14). He also fights off the fatigue and does not succumb to it - it wouldn't do after all, for the leader of the Three to look tired (Fort DC18).
As the mob approaches and the old man speaks he say "There is yet another mob who worship these cult gods and they were killing everyone who got in their path. They are trying to get to where you are leaving. If we unblock the gate the mob will get in here and will probably begin killing you too!".
The warrior stands as an imposiong figure, coming to his full height. With an intimidating scowl and an aura of righteousness about him that is difficult to ignore he bellows to the crowd "WE ARE THE THREE AND WE STAND FOR THE TRUE GODS OF THE WOLD! WE WILL RESIST THESE EVIL INTERLOPERS TO THE END! (CHA/Intimidate DC22) We ask you for information. Who are you running from? We will engage them on your behalf to allow your escape."
Nonam d20+6=15 d20+8=10 Monday October 29th, 2001 5:13:12 PM
Nonam doesn't seem overly concerned about the sun not coming up yet. He mutters to himself about it, "Probably just lost track of time."
He does look like he's about to fall over from exhaustion though. He yawns horribly and pulls a potion of rest out of one of his deep robe pockets. He drinks it down and immediately looks refreshed again.
As the new mob arrives, Nonam listens closely to make sure that Gareth doesn't say anything stupid. He frowns a bit at the end and mutters to Jus, "Can that musclebound lunkhead ever talk to anyone without demanding something?"
Jus d20+8=21 d20+11=14 Monday October 29th, 2001 8:00:10 PM
Jus contemplates the darkness, but it doesn't bother him too much since he is used to magical manipulations (made dc by 6). However, his thoughts remind him of how long he's been without rest, while his body screams in testament (failed dc by 1).
Jus busies himself casting spells while the mob approaches and Gareth speaks. Keen Weapon on mine and 15 of Cantos’ arrows, Mage Armor, Shield, Endurance, Cat’s Grace, Bull’s Strength, Stoneskin
Cantos d20+4=15 d20+10=20 d4+1=4 Monday October 29th, 2001 8:18:58 PM
Cantos looks weary but manages to shake off the feeling and look at the crowd. Figueing that Gareth has become the speaker for the Three again he slips to the back of the crowd and begins to cast a few spells on himself. Mage Armor, Bull Str., See invis. When finished He begins to sing a song in tribute to Domi starting off slowly then rising so his voice and the music from his harp can be heard through out the square. As he finishes he says loudly." Have COURAGE..We are the Three and we stand together against those that have done this."When he is finishe he looks around "thanks for enchanting my blade."
Addinein (CG +2) (END +4) d20+6=8 d20+7=27 d4+1=2 d4+1=4 d4+1=2 d4+1=5 d4+1=3 Monday October 29th, 2001 9:55:37 PM
After getting somewhat use to the surface dwellers and their daylight. Addinein's skin crawls with the heeber jeebers, with the lack of sunlight. (failed will (8)). Though with no apparent effort, Addenein does not feel the affects of the long day.
Spending time casting spells, Addinein casts Cat's grace(+2) and Endurance (+4) on himself. Then he casts Endurance on Gareth (+2 to con). Cat's Grace on Cantos (+5 dex), and Endurance on Qualde (+3 Endurance).
Not wanting to Interupt what Gareth has started, Addinein just watches the proceedings.
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4) d20+12=31 d20+12=26 d4+1=4 d4+1=5 d4+1=2 Tuesday October 30th, 2001 3:13:48 AM
Preferring the darkness, herself, Qualde acknowledges the sun's absence and moves on (Will=31), too driven to let lack of sleep slow her down at this point (Fort=26). Eyes on the approaching crowd, she shakes her head at Addinein and signs, Later.
She busies herself casting spells: Greater Magic Weapon on Gareth's short sword (+3); Stoneskin on herself; Magic Vestment on her own armor, as well as Gareth's, Addinein's, and Tericus' (+3) [sorry, lost track of whose armors were fried in Myth]; Bull's Strength on herself (+4) and Gareth (+5); and Endurance on Tericus (+2).
Nonam d4+1=2 d4+1=2 Tuesday October 30th, 2001 8:01:10 AM
Nonam casts Bull's Strength on Tericus and Addinein just to make sure everyone is covered. (+2 str ea)
DM JK Tuesday October 30th, 2001 8:26:28 AM
This is the list of spells and effects that I have. Let me know if you get something different.
[Magic vestment will not increase the bonus on Gareth's armor which is already +3. Qualde would know this. Keep the spell or cast on someone else. It should work on everyone else as it provides enhancement bonus rather than armor bonus which is what everyone else is using via bracers or mage armor.]
help us (dm jk) Tuesday October 30th, 2001 8:44:30 AM
Gareth sees how well his intimidation works on the crowd when a girl near the front throws up all over herself from fright. She looks ready to plunge into the trees rather then face the scary warrior.
The leader of the band of citizens isn't quite as impressed, "Then it seems you are on our side afterall. You might tone it down a notch though. I'm trying to protect these people, not scare them half to death. They probably are scared half to death. If you scare them worse, they're likely to fall lifeless from fright. Since you claim to be on our side, I hope that you will help us. My name is Basjar. I'm a cleric of Alemi, may he protect us all this night."
Basjar's statement makes it clear that the sun still hasn't risen. Surely it's well past dawn by now. Some magic more powerful than those that men can wield must be at work. (will check dc12 or shaken, Addinein will check dc10 or frightened)
Basjar continues, "I was at the Golden Arena earlier. We healers go sometimes to keep the contestants alive. What ended up happening was a nightmare. It was horrible. Too horrible to describe but what has happened after is little better. I gathered those I could in an attempt to flee from the Dark Lord's followers that were in the arena. However, the park is full of the undead. There are shades, wraiths, and ghosts everywhere. For every person that they kill another one of the undead rises up. Already our numbers have been depleted. So surely, their strength has grown. I first took my group to one of the eastern gates, but some Paladins of Domi, who were either mad or possessed, have blocked the gate as well as you have blocked this one. So, I turned the group around and struggled through the park to get here. Help me get these people to safety at the southern gate. I'm afraid that I've used nearly every bit of my strength to get them this far, and I fear all of these here will die in the park and be turned into undead themselves unless you help us get to the southern gate. Please have mercy and help me to help them." At the end the priest stares at Gareth pleadingly a tear in his eyes. He's apparently a little afraid of the warrior also.
Tericus(gmw, magical vestment, endurance, bulls strength) d20+9=26 d20+9=23 Tuesday October 30th, 2001 9:47:31 AM
(GMW is cast on his mace) neither tired or surprised bye the continual darkness, Tericus moves along with the others. after hearing what the old healer has to say, Tericus walks up to Gareth and places his hand on his shoulder. "This should keep you in the fight." he says as he casts a spell(shield other, Gareth gets +1 deflection ac and +1 on saving throws, and half the damage done to him goes to me)
GMW (shield other+1,shortsword+3, stoneskin (10/+5, 120pts), endurance (con+2), bull's str (+5) Tuesday October 30th, 2001 11:44:31 AM
Feeling totally invigorated by the spells, the warrior listens to the man and lowers his head. "I beg your forgiveness, father. We have been in fight after fight after fight and feared you might be yet another. I am sorry for using the scare tactics, I felt it necessary to give us an advantage. Yet it appears we did not need it...". He looks up and says where the crowd can hear. "We are your servants, we will make sure you escape at the Southern gate as you request.". The warrior leads the others toward the gate. "Stay behind me, and you will be safe. If something attacks you try and hoild it off long enough for one of us to get there and we will take care of it.". Looking to The Three he says. "Fan out, protect as many as you can.". He walks quickly but deliberately toward the final escape route, wanting to ask the Cleric of Alemi about what happened in the arena, but knowing there is no time for that now.
JKlinger Tuesday October 30th, 2001 4:50:44 PM OOC: Cantos, please check your mail and reply to me at the included email addresses. Thanks.
Jus [BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (Facing left, away from crowd); Mage Armor; StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] d4+1=5 d4+1=4 d4+1=4 d20=10 Tuesday October 30th, 2001 4:54:35 PM
Jus moves to the left of the crowd, keeping his eyes and ears active trying to sense any approaching danger.
When the old man comments about the sky, Jus knows it should be dawn by now; but that fact doesn't bother him yet (made DC of 10).
Nonam d20+6=21 Tuesday October 30th, 2001 5:17:04 PM
Nonam stares up at the darkened sky in curiosity. He's not really afraid, but he's at a loss for how to explain.
Hearing the request, he nods his head and sets off with the crowd toward the southern gate. To the best of his ability, he uses the horned mask to pick out the shadowy undead before they can suprise anyone.
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4) Tuesday October 30th, 2001 5:30:47 PM
Qualde switches her final casting of Magic Vestment from Gareth to Nonam. (All Magic Vestments she cast provide +3 enhancement bonus to "armour".)
"You take right," she tells Tericus, and herself takes a position along the left flank of the group of refugees. She hustles along with the tired people, watching for undead. "We need to split, near gate. Some to protect these, some to subdue paladins." Qualde's husky voice breaks as she continues. "Not kill them, I pray."
Cantos Tuesday October 30th, 2001 8:18:02 PM
Cantos looks around and bows slightly to the priest of Alemi. Putting his rapier in its sheath he draws his bow and shifts the 15 enchanted arrows to his drawing side. "Since We have so many people I shall not be as quiet as most would like"' Cantos strides into the middle of the group and drawing the children closest to him followed by the elderly he tells them" Listen to Gareth he is our leader if he says to do something do it quickly..OK?" With that Cantos lifts his proud voice and begins to sing a song Courage and brotherhood that sounds much the same as the hyms that the paladins of Domi would sing.
To the bridge (DM JK) d20+11=22 d20+11=14 d20+11=29 d20+11=28 d20+11=29 d8+10=11 d8+10=13 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Wednesday October 31st, 2001 8:44:04 AM
The band makes its way to the southern bridge. Basjar spoke the truth. The park is teeming with the undead. What would normally have been a pleasurable fifteen minute walk, turned into a harrowing 2 hour ordeal. But Nonam's mask keeps the spirits from catching the group unawares. Basjar, Tericus, and Qualde are then able to turn most of those that approach the group. Gareth, Addinein, and Jus are able to dispatch any that slip by the clerics. Cantos' proud song soothes the crowd of people and keeps them from breaking in fear. The song also soothes Addinein, and he is no longer shaken. Moving through the park the party truly works as a team, and you escort the people through the park without losing anyone.
As you near the southern bridge though, you step into a large clearing. The sky is overhead with no trees to block it, and everyone is completely aware that it is now daytime. After the time it took to move through the park, it must be at least 10 or 11 in the morning. It's still as black as midnight, and the crowd starts becoming edgy despite Cantos' song. Then suddenly, you see a gleaming column of fire shoot down through the night sky up ahead. The firelight shows the bridge up ahead. Ten paladins stand guard on the bridge, five at either end. Worse two clerics are standing on the bridge. One of them is clearly calling down fire in an attempt to burn the bridge. The other is leaning over the side staring at something. It's impossible to tell what he's doing at first, but as you move closer, you can see that he's shaping the stone beneath the bridge in an attempt to get the river to wash it away. Basjar says he can keep the group safe now that you are in the open clearing and urges the mighty Three to save the bridge. As the Three approach, the paladins draw their swords. Their leader says very mechanically "All in the Park are guilty of slaying the Lord. The blood sacrifice of all who are within will return him to us. We will begin with you." The five crazed paladins then immediately charge the Three. They easily recognize a warrior and two rush Gareth. The first strikes Gareth a mighty blow (AC22,11dmg), but the second one fails to connect (AC14). Another moves to take on Qualde, as he lifts his sword to strike, he cries, "Blaspheming Drow!" The blade cuts deep (AC29,13 dmg). The fourth paladin moves to take on Addinein, "Die blackguard!" His blade also strikes true (AC28, 13dmg). The fifth paladin turns on Nonam with his horrible horned mask. "Die Demon Die!" Again the paladin shows that he skillfully knows his art and easily slices through the mage's robes (AC29, 15dmg).
The paladins may be crazy, but they are clearly playing for keeps. Basjar keeps his crowd well away from the tree line but away from the fighting as well. He moves to the rear of the crowd to guard against anything that might come from the trees.
The two clerics on the bridge are slowly destroying it. They seem to have no interest in the battle. Neither do the five paladins at the other end of the bridge.
Tericus(GMW+3, MV+2, End+3, BS+2, S. O-Gareth) Wednesday October 31st, 2001 9:04:41 AM
looking at the cut that suddenly appeared on his arm(took 5 pts of Gareth's damage), Tericus prepares for battle. seeing that Noonan is in the most trouble, Tericus cast hold person on the paladin attacking the wizard(save vs DC17 or be frozen in place)
Gareth: Shield Other,GMW(shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5, 110pts), endurance (con+2), bull's str (+5) d20+15=35 d20+15=23 d20+10=14 d20+5=6 d20+5=20 d20+10=30 d20+10=12 d20+5=20 2d6(5+1)+10=16 2d6(2+5)+10=17 2d6(1+2)+10=13 2d6(3+4)+10=17 2d6(3+1)+7=11 2d6(1+4)+7=12 2d6(3+1)+7=11 3d6(5+5+4)=14 d20+15=35 d20+15=34 2d6(5+2)+13=20 2d6(5+2)+ Wednesday October 31st, 2001 12:04:28 PM
The blow from the paladin does little more than glance off him as a stonelike layer of skin dissipates. There is nothing from the blow but a scratch left in its place (11DMG -10DMG = 1DMG, Divide by 2 since Tericus took 1/2 of it).
"You shouldn't be doing this. I support your master too! Get ahold of yourself. Don't you see all the unholy creatures roaming this place?!? Kill them, not your allies!". He tries to talk them into stopping but if not, he strikes.
The warrior decides to let clerics figure out how to help them regain their senses and he strikes the first (and the second paladin) 5 times with his new staff delivering crushing blow after crushing blow - Basjar begins to understand that his fear of the warrior is not misplaced. As he clobbers them, the scratch on his arm disappears as their strength flows into him.
He tries not to kill these guys, only take them down to unconsciousness - or at least to a point that they can't do damage to anyone.
(Notes: Forgot +5 Bull Strength on rolls so I added them after. []=crit attack, used hero point to reroll 1 - I'm assuming 1 is still a fumble in 3E? If not, forget it and use the 1).{Hit AC 38,[26],17,23,33,[15],23 for 19+20+16+20+12+13+12=112 DMG, Paladins lose 14 points of Con, must save 3 times DC 10 or staff attaches. Added "Cleave" attack at the bottom since I'm pretty sure he takes out #1 (Hit AC 35,[34] for 20+20=40 DMG, lost 4 more points of Con). And finally, Gareth gets to add all hit points the Paladins lose from the Con loss to his total. (Disregard final attack roll - I forgot Gareth lost "Great Cleave" feat)
Cantos Mage armor GMW +4, Cats Grace +4, Bull Str +4, See Invis d20+4=24 d20+4=9 d20+4=7 d20+14=29 d20+9=11 d20+14=33 d8+4=12 d8+4=8 d8+4=11 Wednesday October 31st, 2001 9:36:02 PM
Cantos switchs songs in mid not showing his true abilities and begins sinnging a warsong of Domi in hopes that it will strike a chord with the paladins and clerics, it also firms the resolve of his group mates(+1 to all saves and +1 to all attack rolls). Cantos fires 3 arrows at the paladin attacking Nonam(first 3 rolls were without bonus forgot second 3 are attack rolls) hitting with the first and third but missing with the second doing 23 points of damage to the paladin.
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4) d20+19=26 d20+14=20 d8+10=13 d8+10=12 d20+7=22 d20+12=22 Thursday November 1st, 2001 1:33:57 AM
Qualde's stomach roils when she sees how far these people have fallen, their grief bringing her own to the fore. "Bretheren, please!" she shouts, slamming her morningstar into the paladin before her in a heavy, two-handed blow (AC 26, 13hp). The resulting metallic crash reverberates through her heart, bruising it equally. "You loved Domi, as I! Have courage to see truth."
Sorrow makes the dark elf's second swing clumsy (AC 20, 12hp) as she continues, "The truth! These people, not killed our Lord. Their deaths not return Him to us!" (Diplomacy=22) She chokes off, not sure how to get through, feeling at the edge of madness herself. (Will save=22) She clings to the inner wellspring of Caeroldra's love, and hopes.
Addinein (BS +2, End +4, CG +2, Magical Vestment (+3)) d20+8=20 d20+3=11 d6+3=4 Thursday November 1st, 2001 5:04:57 AM
"I know not what you speak of, that we are your enemies. We are of The Three. We come to protect the city from those who would benefit from Domi's fall" Using his expertise with his rapier, Addinein will defend himself more than attack (adding +5 to AC -5 to attack). Using the guard of his rapier, Addinein tries to stun/knock out the paladin in front of him. (hitting AC 20 for 4 points of damage) (ooc I'm not currently at home, so all numbers are from memory. I will double check thur night, when I will be home. I apologize should I be taking things too far afield.)
Jus [BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (Facing left, away from crowd); Mage Armor; StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] Thursday November 1st, 2001 5:52:25 AM
Jus yells in outrage when that Paladin's attack. However, his curses are directed towards whatever evil perverted these defenders from Domi. Attempting to thwart the attempts to disable the bridge, Jus casts Grease under the feet of the cleric that is leaning over the side of the bridge, hoping to 'assist' him in getting a better look at the river. If possible, he tries to catch both clerics in the spell.
OOC: Cantos, please email me at woldiangames@dmlair.com with your address. i've sent you a couple of emails, but haven't heard any reply.
Nonam Thursday November 1st, 2001 9:25:07 AM
Nonam grits his teeth as he gets hammered. Then he uses his wand of hold person on the paladin before him. (make will DC17)
The Heroes (DM JK) d20+6=8 d20+6=10 d20+6=20 d20+6=10 d20+4=16 d20+6=23 Thursday November 1st, 2001 9:40:30 AM
The paladin attacking Nonam succumbs to Tericus' spell. Nonam makes sure he won't move and holds him again.
Gareth's staff sucks the life right out of the first paladin. Between the damage and the con loss, he falls over dead. The warrior rounds on the second paladin, and the hand latches on to him. Gareth can feel the staff drinking in the paladin's life, and the warrior feels the presence of Chaugnar Faugn gloating. (Gareth gets his scratch damage back, but finds the staff will not boost his hit points above their normal level).
Linked to Gareth through the Shield Other Spell, Tericus feels an evil force settle into Gareth. Chaugnar Faugn is trying to possess the warrior. (Gareth make a will save DC20.)
Meanwhile, Cantos pops three arrows into the paladin fighting Nonam. Once he's held, he makes an easy target. Qualde gets one good hit in on her attacker. Addinein makes an artful show of defense, but fails to land a blow of his own.
The cleric leaning over the edge does indeed slip and fall into the river as a result of Jus' spell. The weight of his armor bears him straight to the bottom, and he doesn't rise to the surface right away. The second cleric gets caught in the spell, but doesn't slip.
The Unfortunate Servants of Domi (DM JK) d20+11=21 d20+6=24 d8+3=8 d20+11=17 d20+6=15 Thursday November 1st, 2001 9:57:56 AM
The attempts of the Three to reason with the crazed servants of Domi seem doomed to failure after Gareth kills his two opponents.
On seeing the grease spell topple his companion into the river, the second cleric turns and brings down his next flame strike on Jus. The spell hits with maximum force and Jus burns as a column of flame shoots down from the heavens and engulfs him. (60 pts, reflex dc 19 for 1/2)
Gareth's staff seeks to control him. Gareth feels it urging him to strike the enemy closest to him. Currently that is the held paladin before Nonam. (make that will save or go after him)
The Paladin on Qualde resumes his attack. The first blow goes wide, but the second lands (AC24, dmg8).
The Paladin on Addinein tries to strike but can not land a blow on the defending warrior.
The Paladin on Nonam stares at him transfixed.
The five paladins at the other end of the bridge remain at their posts.
(BTW: The paladins have full plate and shield and an AC of 22. The remaining cleric is wearing chain and has an AC of 20.)
Nonam Thursday November 1st, 2001 10:02:21 AM
Nonam steps past the frozen paladin before him and levels the wand of hold person at the cleric on the bridge and attampes to hold him.
(will dc17)
Gareth d20+3=21 Thursday November 1st, 2001 11:46:02 AM
The warrior gasps as he feels the presence of the evil god grip his soul. He fights for control and resists the idea of killing a helpless victim. He drops the staff and draws his swords instead. He moves toward the nearest unheld paladin and prepares to engage. "Don't make us kill you. We NEED your help!".
Gareth: Shield Other,GMW(shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5, 110pts), endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5) d20+4=19 Thursday November 1st, 2001 11:50:09 AM
Gareth rolled CHA check to see if he was able to influence the other paladins. Also added stuff affecting him.
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4) d20+15=21 d20+10=30 d20+10=24 d8+10=18 d8+10=17 Thursday November 1st, 2001 8:54:43 PM
"No!" Qualde's scream as she sees Gareth's second victim fall tears the last of her voice from her raw throat. Her words crack and fade as she continues, "Gareth, please. Not kill." Trying to demonstrate by example, she attacks the paladin before her in non-vital areas (taking -4 penalty to pull punches). Her first swing glances off her target's heavy armor, but her next hits a nerve in his shoulder. (30 threat, AC 24 crit, 18+17=35 damage)
Jus [BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (Facing left, away from crowd); Mage Armor; StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] d20+13=22 d20+12=19 Thursday November 1st, 2001 10:07:52 PM
Jus dives out of the way towards the cleric as the column of searing fire comes down [Saved with Ring of Evasion = no damage].
Smoothly rolling back onto his feet, Jus runs at the Cleric, pulling his swords and swinging at the cleric with the flat of his blade [missed cleric's dc by 1].
Cantos Mage Armor GMW +4 cats grace +4 Bull Str +4 d20+10=11 d20+5=6 d20+7=13 Thursday November 1st, 2001 10:27:49 PM
Cantos looks around and sees the cleric he takes aim carefully aiming at the clerics hands to prevent him from casting any spells missing all 3 times. Cantos curses failed attempts and looks around for any others coming up on the Three
Tericus Friday November 2nd, 2001 5:16:08 AM
glanceing at Gareth,, Tericus briefly considers trying to hold him until he sees that Gareth has dropped his staff, then turns his Hold person spell on the paladin fighting with Qualde(will dc of 17)
DM JK d20+6=18 d20+6=20 d20+11=31 d20+11=17 d20+6=14 d8+3=7 d8+11=15 d8+6=10 d20+7=22 3d6(4+3+6)+10=23 Friday November 2nd, 2001 8:32:12 AM
Jus make a reflex check to run across the greased bridge to the cleric standing in the middle of it (dc=16).
Gareth appeals to the paladins to give up the fight, and then Qualde bashes hers fairly effectively. The paladin manages to resist Tericus' spell. Likewise the cleric resists Nonam's spell.
Addinein blinks at his foe, but the foe responds with a slicing attack. His first strike connects (AC31, 7dmg), and an angry red line appears on the drow's left arm.
Cantos' arrows disappear in the darkness as they steak by the cleric.
Qualde's paladin attacks her, but to little effect.
The cleric reaches out and touches Jus on the arm casting a deadly spell (AC22), slay living. (fort dc 19 or die, if you save still take 23 points dmg - feel free to use that hero point if you miss).
[dm jk] Friday November 2nd, 2001 9:19:40 AM
[fixed an error in the dm post. please reread if you read it earlier this morning.]
Addinein d20+8=17 d20+3=12 Friday November 2nd, 2001 9:54:04 AM
Continuing to keep the paladin engaged, Addinein does his best not to harm the paladin beyond measure.
"I do not wish to harm you, chosen one of Domi. But your actions suggest that you are on the verge of falling from grace."
Addinein takes two swipes at the Paladin with the guard of his rapier, but the Paladin skillfully moves out of the way of each hit. (ooc sorry for missed post. Didn't make it home, as predicted)
Gareth Friday November 2nd, 2001 11:44:59 AM
The warrior engages the paladin attacking Qualde now realizing they are not going to back down and we have no way to affect them. "Take them down guys. It's either them or this entire crowd! They themselves would tell you to kill them under those circumstances! Now with his swords, he tries to more accuratly gauge the damage so as to not kill them but instead take them down to unconciousness.
Gareth, Shield Other,GMW(shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5, 110pts),endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5) d20+22=36 d20+17=23 d20+12=26 d20+17=32 d20+7=22 d10+14=19 d10+14=18 d10+14=19 d6+8=9 d6+8=10 Friday November 2nd, 2001 11:51:50 AM
Hits all 5 times (36,23,26,32,22 for 19+18+19+9+10=75 DMG)
Jus [BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (Facing left, away from crowd); Mage Armor; StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] d20+11=18 d20+11=24 d20+8=14 d20+8=20 Saturday November 3rd, 2001 3:02:39 AM
Jus runs across the bridge, not even noticing the Grease as he makes it quickly to the other side (made DC with 18).
The Cleric's touch pierces Jus to the core. Though shaken, Jus manages to keep his feet (made DC with 24). Hearing Gareth's words, Jus can't convince himself to kill a priest of Domi (missed voluntary Will check of DC15). Instead, Jus flips his sword into its sheath (Quick Draw) and, after casting his own spell, reaches out to touch the Cleric (hit, even with any armor he has -- rolled 20). Jus attempts to Bestow Curse on the Cleric, forcing him into inaction half of the time (Will check or 50% chance of inaction per round).
Tericus(gmw+3, mv+3, end+2 b.s.+2) d20+10=25 d20+4=6 d8+3=11 Saturday November 3rd, 2001 9:17:26 AM
drawing his mace, Tericus attacks the paladin attacking Addinein,, connecting with is first blow for 11 pts of damage, but his second blow flies wide
Cantos Mage Armor, Cats Grace +4, GMW +4, Bull Str +4 d20+14=21 d20+9=26 d20+14=20 d8+6=13 d8+6=9 d8+6=9 Monday November 5th, 2001 1:31:34 AM
Cantos takes aim again at the cleric and lets looses another volley of arrows hitting 3 times for 31 points of damage. Cantos continues to sing inspiring his groupmates.
Nonam Monday November 5th, 2001 7:17:45 AM
Nonam points the wand of hold person at the paladin on Addinein and Tericus before Gareth kills him too. "Come on work this time."
(will DC 17)
DM JK d20=9 2d6(2+5)=7 Monday November 5th, 2001 8:08:32 AM
After Gareth drops the paladin that had been on Qualde, a scream pierces the dark. It most assuredly came from the crowd behind the Three. Another scream and a few yells quickly follow, then the crowd is in motion like it was a fluid organism. They're all running for the bridge trampling anything in their way. (everyone on the bank make a reflex check DC15 to get out of the way or take 7 points dmg.)
The crowd surges up on to the bridge. It looks bleak for Jus. (you can attempt to hop up on the railing (reflex DC20). If you miss that you'll fall into the river. Or if you want to be the tough guy, you can just take the trample dmg).
As the crowd rushes past, they trample the two held paladins, and the cleric gets knocked into the river.
As the crowd clears out, the reason for the stampede becomes apparent. Basjar is standing frozen, still as a statue. He's clutching his holy symbol and facing 5 pasty faced men. Each of the five has the look of the living dead. A shimmering orb surrounds one that looks to be the leader (spellcraft or arcane knowledge check DC15 to recognize it as a Globe of Invulnerability).
The leaders raises his hand and cries out in a voice that sounds like the rustle of dead leaves, "You are ruining my plans. You've stopped my mob and saved this little bridge. There will not be a third time, and this darkness will last forever. Boys, rip their heads off."
The reference to the darkness makes you remember once more that you are fighting undead in the daytime, but the sun hasn't come up. It must be noon by now. Something is seriously wrong. Worse, the leaders words drive that fact home in an unnatural way. (will DC20 or shaken)
Giving no thought what so ever to the darkness, the four immediately quip, "As you command, Morlas." They start toward the party without hesitation. As the 4 get nearer, you catch a glimpse of fangs.
[I'll send a map on the next turn. For now, vampires 1,2,3,&4 are closing on the party. Morlas is standing back a ways with the frozen Basjar. He's close enough that you could move to him and attack once though. The party is clustered around the bank of the river, save for Jus out on the bridge. Jus can get to the vampires and attack, but not to Morlas. ---have a good time]
Nonam d20+20=22 d20+6=26 Monday November 5th, 2001 8:12:31 AM
(rolled 2 on the spellcraft, but that's enough) Nonam cries out, "Undead caster probably means lich." Then the tall mage casts his own spell and is surrounded by an identical shimmering globe of invulnerability.
Tericus d20+3=8 d20+4=24 9d6(5+5+4+3+5+5+1+6+2)=36 Monday November 5th, 2001 8:55:16 AM
not realizing what the spell is because hes too busy dodging the mob, Tericus casts one of his most powerful spells at the approaching vampires( flame strike, 10 ft radius, centered to the max # of vamps, 36 pts of dm, save dc of 19 for half)
Gareth (Shield Other, GMW (shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5), 110pts), endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5)) d20+3=22 d20+22=29 d20+17=37 d20+12=17 d20+14=16 d20+4=23 d10+14=19 d10+14=23 d10+14=19 d6+5=7 d6+5=7 Monday November 5th, 2001 12:33:57 PM
A cold -and now familiar - shiver rolls over the warrior once again as Morlas speaks but he takes much solas in the fact that they are foiling his plans effectively (Saved DC 22). Struggling to stand firm he mulls over to himslef the constant barrage of fear tactics used by these things. "Man, can't these guys just fight and stop trying to take over your mind?!?". As his resolve hardens he bellows out to the being in the globe "Get used to disappointment if you think you can survive against us! Prepare to die - again!".
Seeing Nonam engage the leader, the warrior decides to make the most of his time and launches his attacks on the first closing vampire (so he gets all 5). He slices him directly hoping to end his miserable existance before he has a chance to strike. He also makes sure and block any attempt for these things to go after the crowd or pick up the staff he just dropped. "What could one of these things do with that thing?" he ponders to himself... (Hit AC 29,37,17,16,23 for 19+23+19+7+7=75 DMG)
Gareth, cont. Monday November 5th, 2001 12:35:40 PM
Note: With his total lack of knowledge in the arcane arts, the warrior doesn't even bother to try and figure out the magic Morlas is using viewing it a waste of his time.
Cantos Mage Armor, Cats Grace +4 Bull Str +4 GMW +4 d20+9=23 d20+14=32 d20+9=21 d20+14=24 d8+6=12 d8+6=7 d8+6=7 Monday November 5th, 2001 6:08:24 PM
Cantos looks up at the sunless sky and back at the leader and smiles but does not stop singing. He grabs the last 3 of his enchanted arrows and lets them loose on the leader hoping to at least slow him down hitting Ac 32 21 24 for 26 points of damage.
Jus [tired(Str/Dex-2); BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (Facing left, away from crowd); Mage Armor; StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] d20+12=23 d20+8=16 d20+12=32 Monday November 5th, 2001 7:17:32 PM
Jus hops onto the side of the bridge, both allowing the crowd to surge past and giving him a better view of the vampires and apparent lich (made reflex dc with 23).
Morlas' comments about the sky bother Jus... it bothers him immensely. Jus’ resolve is shaken -- Domi's death is affecting the entire Wold; what’s going to happen next. Unfortunately, Morlas’ diversion has effectively removed the crowd from Jus’ mind. The mob may about to be hacked to death by the remaining Paladins on the other side of the bridge, but Jus is oblivious from it.
Directing his anger and loss at the vampires, Jus casts Dispel Magic on the lich’s Globe of Invulnerability. Incredibly, even with all the stress, Jus’ spell casting focus and technique are perfect (Rolled DC check of natural 20, adjusted to 32 by level Only 28 if only his Wizard levels count).
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4, Inspired,?Shaken?)) d20+8=19 d20+12=16 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 1:32:32 AM
Qualde automatically avoids the worst of the buffetting by the stream of fleeing people (Reflex=19, saved). Morlas' words draw her attention to the warping of natural patterns; she finally feels the impact of the sun's failure to rise (Will=16, Shaken, unless her mask affects this). Still, she is relieved to be faced with clearly evil foes.
The priestess pauses to cast Righteous Might
Addinein d20=1 d20=19 d20+8=22 d6+2=4 d20+3=7 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 9:05:21 AM
(ooc hmm. no character sheet, but I don't think I have enough pluses for my reflex save. :()
Addinein is easily trampled as he is caught offguard by the trampling crowd (7 points). As he dusts himself off afterwards, he notes the fact that the sun is not out, but doesn't lose heart because of it.
Addinein then follows up, moving into position to attack the vampires. (attack if possible, using movement bonus (30' no attack of opp?) if not, hold and let vamp close) AC 22 for first attack, 4 points dam, and ac 7 if 2nd avail)
The Herpes - um The Heroes (DM JK) d20+5=24 d20+5=23 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 9:43:59 AM
Nonam surrounds himself in a magic globe. (Anyone that goes into it will lose all spell effects less than 5th level. Same for the one around Morlas.)
The slightly trampled Tericus flame strikes Vampire 1 and 3 as they advance. The two spawns of evil look burned but keep coming.
Gareth hacks away at the Vampire hitting it every time. The thing is tough though and it stays on its feet.
Cantos' arrows fly true toward Morlas, but when they enter the globe, they lose their enchantment. Only the first seems to strike, but it bounces off. It seems the lich is well protected. However, his song proves valuable and calms those that would otherwise be shaken by the dark day.
Jus' dispel magic brings down the lich's globe of invulnerability.
Qualde casts her spell and doubles in size.
Addinein stands in awe.
The Baddies (DM JK) d20+5=11 d20+5=16 d20+5=11 d20+5=21 d6+4=9 d8=7 d8=4 d8=1 d8=2 d8=1 d8=1 d8=2 d8=3 d20+5=14 d20+5=12 d20+5=11 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 10:28:09 AM
[Addinein slipped in while I was writing my last post, so we'll do him first.]
Addinein closes with Vampire 4, and his first blow seems to strike, but the Vampire shows no sign of being damaged.
When Jus' brings down the globe of invulnerability, Morlas chuckles to his followers, "I think you boys are going to have some trouble with these heroes, but I don't think I will. He starts casting.
Vamp. 1 looks pretty peeved about being flame striked, and the singed baddy attacks Tericus. It lunges in a fury, and the priest nimbly steps to the side.
Vamp. 2 attempts to return the favor to Gareth, but Gareth keeps his pair of swords between himself and the fanged menace.
Vamp. 3 heads for the giant Qualde but can't even hit the big target.
Vamp. 4, however, has better luck as it slams into Addinein (AC21). The thing hits hard, and Addinein takes 9 points of damage. Worse the vampire leeches off some of Addinein's strength. (One negative level, -1 to all attacks, saves, skill checks. lose one level of hp).
Morlas finishes his spell and a cone of bright colors shoots out of his hand. Prismatic Spray. It seems that Nonam, who stands at the center of the far end of the cone was the target, but the beams of color strike all over. Vamp 3 is struck by a violet beam. Qualde is struck by a green beam. Cantos is struck by a red beam. Vamp 2 is struck by an orange beam. Gareth is struck by a red beam. Nonam is struck by a red beam. Vamp 4 is struck by an orange beam. Addinein is struck by a yellow beam.
When the violet beam strikes vamp #3, it disappears. When the orange beam strikes vamps 2 & 4. They each fall forward and lie motionless on the ground. After a second, the turn to vapor. The vapor rises from the ground and begins to drift back toward the trees.
-------- Red beam=20 points fire damage. reflex for 1/2. Orange beam=40 points acid damage, reflex for 1/2 Yellow beam=80 points of electric damage, reflex for 1/2 Green beam= poison, die or fortitude for 20pts dmg Blue= turned to stone, fort negates Indigo= insane, will negates. Violet= sent to another plane, will negates. (DC for all saves = 22)
Nonam d20+9=23 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 10:48:17 AM
Nonam grits his teeth as the fire burns, but is glad it wasn't worse.
He retaliates by reading the last of the green fireball scrolls. He hurls the green globe of fire toward the lich, and it explodes with a scorching heat when it hits the ground. (108 dmg, reflex 1/2)
Gareth (Shield Other, GMW (shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5), 110pts), endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5)) d20+9=28 d20+24=42 d20+24=34 d10+14=20 d10+14=24 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 10:54:44 AM
The warrior avoids some of the damage dealt by the red beam (DC 28) (10 DMG, Tericus gets 5, Gareth gets 5).
As his current attacker has been destroyed, he closes with the caster and attacks. He smiles as he slices into the thing and spits back "No trouble. You just made it easier for us to kill you, that's all...". (Hit AC 42 for 20 DMG - critical if allowed AC 34 for 24 DMG...)
DM JK Tuesday November 6th, 2001 1:45:55 PM
[undead are immune to crits - his AC is 25 BTW]
Cantos GMW mage armor cats grace 4 bull str4 d20+13=25 d20+18=19 d20+13=22 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 2:44:43 PM
Cantos winces as the flames wash over his body but manages to miss the worst of the inferno. He smiles at Morlas and continues with his song. He closes with the vampire encircling Tericus and strikes at him with his rapier missing twice.
[dm jk] Tuesday November 6th, 2001 5:51:05 PM
[That is the lich has an AC of 25. The vampire spawn have an AC of 15. So Cantos hits twice.]
Tericus(GMW+3, mv, end, BS+2) d20+9=22 d20+4=16 d8+3=7 d8+3=9 Tuesday November 6th, 2001 10:05:18 PM
swinging twice with his mace(gmw+3), Tericus hits twice(ac22 and 16) for a total of 16 pts of damage
[shaken; tired(Str/Dex-2); BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (facing lich 31AC); Mage Armor (24AC); StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] Wednesday November 7th, 2001 1:18:18 AM
"Great job, Nonam!" Jus yells in appreciation. If the lich doesn't fall -- and Jus expects that he doesn't, Jus follows suit and pulls out the second Green Fireball Scroll that Nonam gave him in Myth Drannor. Looking up to ensure the lich is in range of the spell, Jus sees Gareth close with the Lich and attack. "Arghh!" Jus yells in frustration.
His frustration, however, is short lived. With a show of resolve, Jus jumps down from the bridge [remembering to drop his grease this time], runs wide to the left of Tericus and the vampire, heading towards the lich. Jus makes up as much ground as he can, but ensures he ends up out of physical reach of the lich until Jus has opportunity to close the distance himself.
OOC: DM, you said the lich was out of range this time, how long before Jus can reach him? Also, what does being 'shaken' from the eternal night do to Jus?]
The heroes - DM JK d20+10=20 d8+6=8 d8+6=11 Wednesday November 7th, 2001 7:37:47 AM
[shaken is -2 morale penalty on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws - but Cantos' song is currently keeping anyone from being shaken. Jus can attack in melee this round. And fatigue is -2 to str and dex]
Morlas manages to avoid the full brunt of Nonam's spell. Nevertheless, he looks severely scorched.
Cantos and Tericus work together and dispatch the remaining vampire spawn. He falls forward with a curse, and like it's fellows, he turns to vapor and begins to float away.
Jus moves forward and comes within range of fighting next round.
Gareth levels his deadly blow at Morlas. The mighty warrior strikes, but the cut doesn't seem as effective as it should have been.
Morlas Wednesday November 7th, 2001 7:55:05 AM
Morlas grins at Gareth and rasps, "You're funny. I think I'll keep you as a pet. Now put your sword away, stand next to me, and tell me more jokes." He casts dominate person on Gareth, and Gareth feels a tremendous pressure to please Morlas.
(Will save DC 20 or do exactly as he says.)
Campaign DM Jerry [OOC] Wednesday November 7th, 2001 10:08:53 AM
Dear The Three:
As you have been informed by JK, all of the treasure that you were given in your recent Myth Drannor Module was unapproved. I have researched this situation extensively and have tried to be as fair as possible while still sticking to my guns concerning our policy that all treasure has to be approved.
I understand the frustration that you must feel concerning this. I have prepared two options. You may decide which to choose.
Feel free to expedite matters and discuss them with separate posts from your “roleplaying” ones on the board. We’ll delete the “OOC” posts after the discussion. JK will inform me of your decision as soon as you make it.
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Option 1: We dig up the character sheets from before the Myth Drannor adventure and trade your current magic items for the ones that you had before the Myth Drannor trip. I award 50,000gp to the group to account for treasure that would have been gained during the adventure, had it been approved. If you choose this option, I will have Kent email your pre-Myth Drannor character sheets to you in case you don’t have a copy. You will upgrade new xp and turn it in to JK for approval. This is the least complicated of the two options, assuming that we have access to the old characters sheets. I’ve been informed that this is not a problem.
Option 2: I look up the DMG3 value for items given or estimate equivalent values and award the group value in gold. Under this option I may declare a cap since the treasure given is above and beyond anything that I would have approved. My current thinking is that a cap of about 120,000 is more than fair for the monetary value of a single module’s treasure, but we’ll see. If you choose this option, I will add up the value and get it quickly to you so that you can shop. I’ll also inform the Catacombs to move you to the front of the line and to expedite your shopping as long as what you buy is from the DMG3. Custom items will not be rushed and will be processed as normal in the BGC. I’ll try to do a 24 hour return if this option is chosen.
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It would be good to have this decided ASAP. Friday is perhaps a good goal date to tell me of which option you choose.
Again, I feel your pain,
Campaign DM Jerry
Sam Wednesday November 7th, 2001 10:14:47 AM
option 1 sounds good to me
Tericus(GMW+3, MV, BS+2, END+2) Wednesday November 7th, 2001 10:21:51 AM
after seeing the vampire float away, Tericus casts spell resistance on himself(he now has spell resistance of 21) and moves as close to the liche as he can
Gareth (Shield Other, GMW (shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5), 110pts),endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5)) d20+4=20 d20+22=37 d20+17=22 d20+12=27 d20+14=15 d20+14=27 d20+4=24 d10+14=17 d10+14=16 d10+14=24 d6+5=7 d6+5=8 d20+22=29 d10+14=17 Wednesday November 7th, 2001 12:31:50 PM
The warrior is suprised that the creature wants to talk. He becomes amazed at how friendly it is and ponders for a moment what it would be like to have a friend like this... but then snaps out of it (DC 20).
Realizing what just happened (sort of...) the warrior growls at the thing and says "You'll have to do a lot better than that! I've had about enough of you guys trying to take over my mind!". He lashes out at the thing with a fury and lands several blows - hoping they hurt him a bit more this time (Hit AC 37,22,27,27,24 for 17+0+24+7+0=48 DMG). NOTE: Get an attack of opportunity since he cast while closed with Gareth - does the spell get interrupted? (Hit AC 29 for 17 DMG).
[doesn't lose spell)
DEH Wednesday November 7th, 2001 12:32:16 PM
I vote for Option 1.
Gareth... Wednesday November 7th, 2001 2:45:56 PM
Oops. I didn't add GMW on the short sword attacks. New damage is: Hit AC 37,22,27,30,27 for 17+0+24+7+8=56 DMG plus AoO hit AC 29 for 17 more.
Also, the warrior tries to guage how much damage he's actually doing with his attacks. Are they only slight injuries, 1/2 damage, etc.
Gareth Wednesday November 7th, 2001 2:47:13 PM
And just for grins, lets get this right... Need to add +6 DMG for 2 S. sword attacks for total of 62 DMG.
(+3 each, right? - jk)
Cantos Mage Armor, Bull str 4 cats grace 4 GMW 4 Wednesday November 7th, 2001 8:24:46 PM
Cantos continues to sing his song while closing in on Morlas trying to put the vampre between Gareth and himself.
Cantos Wednesday November 7th, 2001 8:25:24 PM
Option 1 is good for me
Todd Wednesday November 7th, 2001 10:14:21 PM
Option 1 is fine for me. :)
Addinein d20+8=24 Wednesday November 7th, 2001 10:42:57 PM
Dodging out of the way of the yellow beam, Addinein yells out in pain as some of the yellow beam connects with him. He quickly collapses where he stands. (ooc 73 hp's taken, and loss of level. 'I think he's dead Jim' but I'm not sure. I've been a little behind on things. :( :) )
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4, Inspired, Big) d20+11=19 d20+11=23 d20+19=35 2d6(2+6)+12=20 Thursday November 8th, 2001 2:35:17 AM
Qualde is almost floored by the effect of the green beam. After a considerable struggle with the poison, she weathers the worst of the dose (Fort=19,23,saved: hero point to reroll). She emerges from the internal battle sweating and pale, in time to see her brother fall. With a snarl of rage, she charges Morlas, hammering into him with a two-handed blow (AC 35, 20hp).
Jklinger (Jus) Thursday November 8th, 2001 4:26:08 AM
I'm not certain, but I'd bet some of you would be hard pressed to buy back all your previous items with option 2. So, I'll go for option 1, even though it doesn't affect Jus since he came back in a week or so after that big magic loss.
Jus [shaken(-2 on rolls - currently negated by Cantos' singing); tired(Str/Dex-2); BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (facing lich 31AC); Mage Armor (24AC); StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] Thursday November 8th, 2001 4:34:07 AM
"Though we walk through the shadow of darkness, Domi's light will guide our way!"
Jus closes into melee range [within 5'] of the lich, drawing his sun sword as he does. The golden glow of the blade is unmistakable in the unnatural darkness. Imagining the blade pulsing in his hand, Jus wields it in a mighty arc, intentionally missing the lich and swinging the sword over his own head instead. After a couple of revolutions, the blade lives up to its name, for a dazzling burst of sunlight illuminates the area 10' around Jus, engulfing the lich in full daylight. "Friends... It's time for this lich to die."
[jk] Thursday November 8th, 2001 8:12:12 AM
[I believe all sums listed in the options are intended to be for the group. So you'd get 1/7 of the amount listed. So Nonam votes for option 1.]
Nonam 5d4(3+4+2+4+2)+5=20 Thursday November 8th, 2001 8:34:59 AM
Nonam chides, "You know guys, I can't really blast him with all of you in the way." Then the mage shoots off a hail of magic missiles that all strike the lich.
(20dmg)
The heroes - DM JK Thursday November 8th, 2001 8:45:58 AM
Addinein falls down certain to die if his companions don't aid him soon. (make a fort check dc 14 to regain the negative level after the Vampire disappeared. If you make it, you're alive at -9)
Tericus casts his spell and moves in closer while Cantos circles around behind the lich. Jus swings his sword and creates enough light that everyone can easily see. Gareth and Qualde take turns hammering Morlas, but Gareth is distressed to see that his blows have little effect. When Jus' summons the sunlight, Gareth and Qualde can see flecks of diamond powder glinting off the lich. It seems he had the forethought to cast stoneskin on himself. Nonam's magic missles zip in and take their full toll.
Morlas Thursday November 8th, 2001 8:57:47 AM
In between Gareth's blows, Morlas mockingly claps his hands together and rasps, "You guys are a lot of fun. I'd love to stay and play, but killing one of you is enough for today. Maybe tomorrow..." He casts and disappears.
[Gareth and Qualde may take attacks of opportunity. No chance for full attack as he is actually leaving at the end of the round. That is to say you guys had 1st action in the round]
Across the River - DM JK Thursday November 8th, 2001 9:11:49 AM
Across the river, you all see a mob lit by torches. Clearly, it's the mob that you encounted last night. Gosh, that seems ages ago. It seems even longer since you last slept. You've done so much fighting in the past 40 hours. A beholder, a mob of cultists, shadows and spectres thoughout the park, paladins, clerics, vampires, and a lich.
(need fatigue checks again. need fort save DC30. Those that were already fatigued, check for exhaustion DC20. Eat, and you can knock five off the check. Nonam had the potion of rest and doesn't have to save.)
It doesn't look like there's time for rest yet either. The mob is heading for the High Lord Mayor's, castle which is directly across the bridge. They don't look friendly.
On this side of the river, Basjar, the preist of Alemi, is still standing paralyzed. Addinein doesn't look good either. He really might be dead. The darkness seems to be spreading beyond just the sky. Is the sun ever going to come up?
Gareth (Shield Other, GMW (shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5), 110pts),endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5)) d20+10=28 d10+24=33 d20+10=28 Thursday November 8th, 2001 2:14:04 PM
The warrior cuts into the lich as it casts (Hey, doesn't a successful hit make its spell fail? Did his last one fail?). He focuses his attack on doing as much damage as possible in hopes he's done enough to get rid of or at least overcome the stoneskins (Used Power Attack Feat, Hit AC 28 for 33 DMG). He closes his eyes and listens for any sign of the lich as he scans the area audibly (Using Improved Blind Fighting Feat).
Barring any discoveries that it just went invisible (or successfully disrupted its spell...), the warrior calls on all his internal fortitude and with a mighty effort and fights off the fatigue once again - almost (failed by 2 :(). He looks visibly tired now, knowing even his great strength and resolve cannot shield him from exhaustion forever. Looking around he calls out "Help Addinien and Basjar. I think the mayor will be able to take care of himself. Although I'd say we better go over there once we've taken care of our own.".
[jk - hitting a caster no longer automatically makes a spell fail. Concentration skill can prevent it. Plus Concentration is a con related check, and undead are immune to Con type checks/saves.]
[jk - also, I don't think that you can use power attack on an attack of opportunity. It says you have to use it on ALL attacks for the round. Technically the AofO happened last round, and you didn't use the power attack on all the other attacks for the round.]
Tericus d20+9=24 4d8(1+7+2+6)+10=26 d8=4 Thursday November 8th, 2001 2:51:44 PM
all the effort in the previous 40 hours finally catches up to Tericus(fatigued), but none the less he move to Addinien and casts CCW on him, healing back 29 pts of damage(re rolled the one)
Cantos GMW Cats Grace 4 Bull Str 4 Mge Armor d20+9=19 3d8(1+3+8)+11=23 d8+11=15 Thursday November 8th, 2001 8:23:09 PM
Cantos singing stops as the bard sucumbs to the fatigue that has eluded him in the past hours. He rushes over to Addein and casts Cure Serious Wounds on him curing 37 points of health (rerolled 1). He nods at Gareth "we must quickly get to a safe place I feel as though I am going to keel over"
Addinein (on death and dying) d20+7=11 Friday November 9th, 2001 12:51:15 AM
.........
Addinein (on death and dying) d20+7=26 Friday November 9th, 2001 12:51:53 AM
spent hero point
Jus [shaken(-2 on rolls); tired(Str/Dex-2); BStr(+5); CGrace(+4); Endur(+4); Shield (facing lich 31AC); Mage Armor (24AC); StoneSkin(10/+5, 120pts)] d20+11=12 d20+11=30 Friday November 9th, 2001 3:30:34 AM
Jus almost collapses with the weight of the sword and exhaustion (missed exhaustion roll with a natural 1). Through sheer determination, he manages to keep the sword swinging for a couple of more minutes, just in case the lich or vampire spawn return (hero point - rerolled exhaustion check, made it with a modified 30).
As he finally drops his arm, Jus looks around and sees Addinein. "Oh, please no...," Jus mumbles tiredly. Jus walks over beside Qualde, silently giving his support, and awaits to see if Tericus and Cantos can help.
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4, Fatigued) d20+19=36 2d6(1+3)+13=17 d20+11=18 Friday November 9th, 2001 4:55:44 AM
The priestess winces as the light from Jus' blade flares in her sensitive eyes. She takes a last frustrated swing at the departing lich (AC 36, 17 hp), then gives in to fatigue as the long day finally catches up with her (failed fatigue save with 18). "Knew Morlas is trouble," she croaks.
Trusting in Tericus to do what he can for Addinein, Qualde stumbles over to Basjar. She digs out her waterskin and takes a drink to ease her damaged throat for spellwork. Passing the skin to Jus, she begins an intricate incantation to release the frozen priest (Break Enchantment). Sometime in the midst of casting, she shrinks to her normal size.
Nonam Friday November 9th, 2001 7:05:26 AM
Nonam casts detect magic and has a look at the paladins' gear. As he checks it out, "Where are we to find safety yet? Behind us it the park, and as Basjar told us, the other exits are closed. We can't really rest here. We're likely to bump into more undead. And if we cross the river, we have to deal with that mob again."
still more to do? DM JK 3d8(4+2+2)+8=16 Friday November 9th, 2001 7:37:32 AM
Addinein is snatched from the very jaws of death as Tericus and Cantos work their healing magic. Meanwhile, Qualde frees the cleric from his paralysis.
Basjar's first act of freedom is to fall to the ground weeping. Perhaps to help compose himself or perhaps because it's his spiritual calling, he finally rises and crosses over to Addinein. He lays his hands on the drow's shoulder and casts Cure Serious. (16) Finally he manages a grin and looks over at Nonam, "When you cast that fireball, I thought you were going to fry me too. I think you singed my beard."
Nonam's spell reveals that two of the paladins held magic swords. Perhaps the others did as well, but they seem to be missing. No doubt the stampeding crowd knocked them into the river or some such. (2 +1 longswords complete with a "Jerry Approved" stamp)
You have time for a quick bite to eat and a little rest in the park by the river. Under normal circumstances it would be a pleasant way to spend an evening meal, except of course the circumstances are far from normal.
Across the river the mob has finally come to the castle. The palace guard comes out to try to chase them away, and it turns into a pitched battle. The mob must number thousands by now, and there can't be more than 40 guards. At first it looks like the guards will be enough, but a leader seems to emerge to direct the mob. You catch periodic glimpses of him, he's tall with a sharp, thin mustache. He's dressed all in black. He looks fairly normal, but something about him makes you feel sick inside.
The guards now seem to be losing. The mob will assuredly find its way into the castle, unless you or someone else does something soon. The High Lord Mayor is probably safe somewhere, but it wouldn't be fitting for an angry mob to take over the house of government.
Tericus(fatigues, GMW+3, MV+2, End, BS+2) Friday November 9th, 2001 7:59:09 AM
Feeling uneasy about the non-assuming man, Tericus says "Is it possible that that man isnt what he seems? If what we fought was a Lich, he could easily be using illusions to hide his appearance...." (That's it for me, see you all next week.)
Gareth (Shield Other, GMW (shortsword+3), stoneskin (10/+5), 110pts),endurance(con+2), bull's str (+5)) d20+21=35 d20+16=18 d20+11=14 d8+10=16 d8+10=14 d8+10=13 Friday November 9th, 2001 1:29:06 PM
Tired and angry, the warrior rails against all that is going on. "Nonam, put up on of those walls of fire in front of them again. That way the guard can take out the group that's split off. At this point I'm inclined to just take out the mob. They've made their choice - and it's the wrong one. One of you magic users blast the tall guy with the mustache. Maybe some big fireball will kill enough of those bozos around him so that we can get some good shots at him.". The warrior moves over to the bridge, pulls his bow from his shoulder, and begins firing arrows at the front of the mob in hopes of reducing the pressure on some of the guards - unless a clear shot at the leader arises and he'll take that instead. (He hits AC 35,18,14 for 16+14+13 DMG)
Addinein Saturday November 10th, 2001 10:22:10 PM
With all the attention that Addinein receives, everyone sees the color return to his face. His health looks relatively rejuvenated (over 2/3rds@57). Waking up, and feeling somewhat out of place, Addinein looks up into the concerned faces, and asks, "What happened?"
Nonam 12d4(1+4+4+4+4+2+3+2+4+2+1+4)=35 Sunday November 11th, 2001 8:33:43 AM
"Gareth, anything I do from here will threaten the guards as well. And you can't stop enough of them by simply popping off arrows. We're tired, but we're better than them. Give me a second to kill off a few hundred, and then follow me."
Nonam takes out Fromm's Rod of the Cat and uses it to Shadow Walk about 30 feet into the middle of the mob. When he steps out, he immediately casts circle of death.
(slays 35HD, everyone in a 50ft radius needs to make fort save DC21, those closest die 1st]
Cantos Mage Armor Bull Str 4 Cats Grace 4 GMW 4 Monday November 12th, 2001 12:36:48 AM
Cantos slumps over "I cant seem to..." his words trail off the effects of the neverending night seem to have sapped the remaining strength and resolve from the bard. " Sorry guys I just dont seem to have anything left to give but I will try." Cantos then pulls out his Bow and notches an arrow wating the mages back as he appears in the crowd.(prepared action to fire arrows at anyone who threatens nonams safety)
Qualde (GMW+3, End+3, Stoneskin, MV+3, BS+4, Fatigued) Monday November 12th, 2001 3:55:33 AM
"What happened?" Qualde repeats, helping her brother up. "That undead spawn of a lislas blasted you, laughed at us, and fled. Now our mob is attacking the seat of government."
The priestess rubs at green eyes dulled with exhaustion. Will this horrible night never end? Her throat aches, her heart aches, and in the back of her mind she knows that when things slow down, she will have to deal with the reality of Domi's loss. She pushes the thought roughly aside and forces herself to deal with the problem at hand.
Joining the others on the bridge, she studies the crowd and points out the gap where Nonam has thinned our the mob a bit. "We bunch together, plow through there straight to gate."
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