Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow/Arrows +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 80hp max]; Keen Arrows; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) d20+23=28 d10+10=19 d8=7 Friday May 10th, 2002 5:15:43 PM
Jus fires his bow at one of the creatures near Nonam, managing to place the arrow through one of the Hook Horror's joints (AC: 28; Dam: 26).
Reaching to his quiver for another arrow, Jus feels nothing but empty air. Landing on the edge of the step, drawing his swords in the process (Quick Draw). This should please the dwarves, Jus thinks to himself. Either that, or get himself killed.
With an unusual gleam in his eye, Jus relishes the thought of the fight he's about to ensue. "Hey, Dwarf!" Jus yells with a chuckle, "What do you earn if we make it to the top?"
Tericus d20+9=23 d20+4=10 d8+4=12 Saturday May 11th, 2002 9:46:59 AM
"Who's that?" Tericus asks as he floats down to the Hook Horror that leapt at him and attacks, hitting once(23) for 12 pts of damage
Nonam (alter self, gmw) 10d6(2+1+2+2+6+2+3+4+3+2)=27 Sunday May 12th, 2002 10:11:06 AM
Nonam calls out to Clangden in the dwarven tongue, "Couldn't stay out of the fight, eh?"
Then the wizard lines up the three horrors in the center of the step and zaps them with his wand of lightning.
(ref dc20 for 1/2) (AC=29 not bad for the wizard)
cutting down the horror - dmjk Monday May 13th, 2002 8:06:43 AM
Clangden arrives with a leap and a smash and cuts down the hook horror before him. Giant bug guts splatter all over him. It's quite fun.
Gareth finishes off the hook horror in front of him and finds that he too gets bug juice all over himself. He hopes it doesn't stain his shimmery displacement cloak. [I have Gareth's stoneskin at 106. 130pts - 10 mino - 4 flayer - 10 horror]
Jus fires at the center beast near Nonam and lodges an arrow through its shoulder joint. It screams out in pain and looks about for a victim.
Then Nonam blasts it and a couple of its fellows with a lightning bolt. The one with Jus' arrow falls dead, but the other two look really mad.
Tericus thunks the horror down below with his mace, and it snarls at him without much amusement.
Addinien (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin d20+13=33 d20=12 d20+8=12 d6+6=8 Monday May 13th, 2002 8:13:11 AM
"They navigate by sound and do not see well". With that said Addinein flys over by Nonam and launches the dancing sword. (on the horror to the left if he's still there, otherwise on the one to the right.
Using his expertise to a slight improvement in AC (3) Addiniens AC with a designated dodge to which ever horror he attacks is 28 (27 for everyone else).
AC 33 (no crit) AC 12
8 points dam
The horror - dmjk d20+16=33 d20+16=20 d20+11=26 2d6(6+4)+9=19 2d6(2+6)+9=17 d20+16=17 d20+16=19 d20+11=29 d100=61 2d6(4+5)+9=18 d20+16=33 d100=2 d20+16=36 d20+16=26 d100=18 d20+16=30 d20+16=24 d20+11=30 d20+16=26 d20+16=31 d20+16=24 d20+11=21 2d6(2+5)+9=16 Monday May 13th, 2002 8:24:40 AM
The horror down below with Tericus swipes at him with hooks and beak. One of the hooks scores a dangerous hit (19dmg), and the beak is perilously close to a bite (if 26AC hits, then 17dmg).
The still living beast on Gareth goes at him in full force. The claws swing wildly, but the beak snaps pretty close (if 29AC hits, then 18dmg, beat displacement w/61) Two others rush Gareth and make their initial assaults. One attacks from the floor on the warrior's left. The other leaps atop the body of its fallen comrade, thereby limiting the warrior's height advantage. One thought it was going to strike a solid blow, but it was confused by Gareth's displacement cloak. The one atop the dead body by all rights should have split Gareth down the middle, but the cloak foiled it too.
Two of the horrors gang up on Clangden. One was close enough to get a full attack. It hammers its claws against the mighty dwarf's armor, but the dwarven craftsmanship proves to be superior to silly monster claws. The other snaps at the dwarf's silly head with its sharp beak, but Clangden's floating shield gets in the way.
Jus draws the one in the center when he lands. It gives him the full treatment (16 dmg if AC 31 hits).
[100xp to Clangden for telling me his AC. If everyone else would please follow suit, I'd be happy.]
up [----------------------] [-------h--------------] [---h-------h----h---hx] [--hxh------Jx-------hC] dn..G....hT....N ...........AJ
Tericus d20+11=27 d20+4=23 d8+5=7 d8+5=10 Monday May 13th, 2002 8:47:17 AM
taking the full blunt of the horrors attacks(both attacks hit) Tericus swings back, hitting twice(hopefully) for 7 and 10 pts of damage. "Im getting squashed here." Tericus yells out
Clangden **ac32** d20+29=37 d20+10=30 d20+29=36 d20+24=31 d20+19=28 d10+22=23 d10+22=31 d10+22=27 d20+24=29 d20+19=30 d10+22=30 d10+22=32 Monday May 13th, 2002 1:40:06 PM
smiling deftly at the hook horror directly in front of him, Clangden feints an attack, swiping his axe behind the creatures legs, and pulling forcefully towards him and up, attempting to trip it. (improved trip feat) (strength check at a 30, natural 20 rolled) If successful, and the creature falls, Clangden continues his rain of blows upon it, and slashes it unmercifully. (forgot to add the +4 for a prone creature, hitting ac 40,35,32 for a total of 80 points of damage) If unsuccessful, he takes his next 2 attacks and pounds it, hoping for better luck on the next round. (hitting ac 29,30 for a total of 62 points of damage)
In common, Clangden roars out: When have you heard of a dwarf ever staying out of a good fight? As for what do I get if we all reach the top? I get the satisfaction of knowing I did what was right yet again, and not to mention, I get to kill things that should be killed, and hopefully, this will prove my worth to you and you will allow me the priviledge of joining you on the war against that despicable Martues, who I here vow, in these creatures and our blood and these witnesses, to destroy.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow/Arrows +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 80hp max]; Keen Arrows; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) d20+17=29 d10+4=9 Monday May 13th, 2002 5:05:47 PM
Jus, worried for Tericus, breaks off from the crab in front of him, keeping the Shield between Jus and the creature. Zooming down to the step below, Jus lashes out at the Hook Horror, striking it a solid blow (ac:29; dam:9). Jus swings the Shield back around between him and the Horror and continues to yell, trying to keep the creature's focus on him.
"How's everyone doing?" Jus calls to the others through the Dragon Rings.
Gareth (Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) d20+25=32 d20+20=30 d20+15=34 d20+17=28 d10+14=20 d10+14=18 d10+14=19 d10+14=19 d20+25=40 d10+14=19 Monday May 13th, 2002 6:01:37 PM
The warrior smiles as he understands these critters need to hear. He promtly holds his shield up and says "Shhhhhhh". [Silence 15' Radius]. He then cuts into the one that is standing on his fallen comrade (Hit AC 32,30,34,[28] for 20+18+19+[19]=76 DMG, Cleave: AC 40, 19 DMG). (Expertise +5, Gareth's AC 33)
Nonam 5d4(2+4+2+2+2)+5=17 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 7:55:24 AM
Nonam casts a magic missile at the horror down below in an effort to help Tericus out of his jam.
(17dmg)
DMJK d20+16=17 2d10(3+8)=11 d20=12 d20+16=31 d20+16=25 d20+11=12 d100=22 d20+16=18 d20+16=26 d20+11=27 d100=76 2d6(1+3)+9=13 d20+16=30 d20+16=19 d20+11=13 d100=49 d20+9=16 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 8:16:51 AM
Addinein launches his sword to the horror on the right, one of the two that now battles Clangden. It connects, but the small rapier deals little damage to the massive monster.
Tericus, Jus, and Nonam combine their efforts to finish off the monster that fell.
As Jus flies off the step, the horror that was near him makes an attack of opportunity. It misses, but the blow causes it to topple from the edge and fall. It comes down fast right on top of Jus, Tericus, and the other horror. 11 dmg to all involved. Ref DC18 or you are pinned under it.
The fallen horror tries to bite Jus before it begins to think of getting up, but it fails to connect in the jumble.
Gareth's shield keeps him from pulling in any more of the creatures, but the ones already near him can see well enough to try to smash him. He beats on the one that's standing on the body of its fellow, but he doesn't deal quite enough damage to kill it. All three rain silent blows on the warrrior. His cloak saves him from all but one. (1st=Ac31,miss disp; 2nd=AC27?,hitdisp, 13dmg; 3rd=AC30, miss disp).
Clangden flips the horror on its back and beats on it with his axe. He doesn't dish out quite enough damage to kill it though. Eh well, more fun that way.
The tripped horror tries to regain its footing. The other turns to deal with Addinein's sword only to find no one there.
the horror closest to Clangden and not otherwise engaged drifts over to the sounds of fighting. The other two are drawn toward the edge and the sounds of fighting coming from below.
The dwarves hoot and holler as Clangden joins the fight, "He'll teach 'em a thing or two!"
When the horror falls on top of Jus and Tericus the short dwarves let out a combined, "Oooo."
AC 33 AC 33 AC 33 AC 33 AC 33 :) Gareth (Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) d20+25=27 d20+20=30 d20+15=22 d10+14=15 d10+14=19 d10+14=24 d20+25=26 d10+14=18 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 9:13:00 AM
The warrior rains death down silently as he cuts again into the creature on him (Hit AC 27,30,22 for 15+19+24 Cleave: AC 26, 18 DMG). (Expertise +5, Gareth's AC 33 - was posted yesterday... :)).
Tericus(ac26) d20+6=15 d20+6=9 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 9:34:18 AM
"Get this thing off of me!!" Tericus yells as the weight of the Hook Horror keeps him pinned to the floor(failed ref. roll and hero pt reroll)
Clangden**ac32** d20+29=47 d20+24=39 d20+19=28 d20+29=37 d10+22=24 d10+22=31 d10+22=28 d10+22=24 d10+22=25 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 12:35:37 PM
Taking advantage of the other Hook Horror's distractiveness, Clangden attacks the one just attacked by Addinein, scoring a critical on the first attack, (rolled a natural 18, need 17-20 to crit with axe, +29 = 47, followed up threat with a 37), then striking 1 more time, (hit ac 39) and then takes a 5 foot step towards the Hook Horror he felled the first time, and swings on him with his last attack (hit ac 37).
doing a total of 87(crit)+28=115 points of damage on the first creature, followed up with 25 points of damage on the second creature.
Clangden lets out a Dwarven cry: Death to all who follow Martues. (in dwarvish)
then he flexes, and then motions for the next Hook Horror to step up.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) d20+10=30 d20+17=28 d20+12=30 d20+14=17 d10+4=8 d10+4=14 d6+1=3 Tuesday May 14th, 2002 2:09:50 PM
Jus sees the Hook Horror falling from above and dives into a roll, keeping well away from the falling atrocity. [made DC with 30]
Wishing he had time to activate his Boots of Speed, Jus ignores this desire and immediately attacks the Horror that has flattened Tericus.
"Come on, beast!" Jus continues his yells, trying to get the Horror to ignore Tericus. "Get off your duff and attack me!" Interspersing his words with attacks, Jus' swords strike true twice [ac: 28/30/17(miss) dam: 8/14]
clangden Tuesday May 14th, 2002 6:45:02 PM
correction, damage i did was 87(crit)+24=111, not 115.
Addinien (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin AC 24 d20+16=30 d20+11=24 2d6(5+3)+6=14 2d6(2+1)+6=9 Wednesday May 15th, 2002 12:00:29 AM
Seeing that Clangden has things well in hand (assuming so), Addinein hears Turicus's call and moves over to help him out as best he can. With concern for Turicus's well being, Addinein bears fully into the horror not worrying about his defense.
AC 30 for 14 points (forgot d6 for shock in last post.)
AC 24 for 9 points of damage
DMJK d20+16=28 d20+16=34 d20+11=13 2d6(6+2)+9=17 d20+16=31 d20+16=21 d20+11=12 d10=4 Thursday May 16th, 2002 8:11:12 AM
Gareth and Clangden both manage to dispatch two of the horrors.
Clangden immediately has another beastie to deal with as the one that had been moving over joins the fray. It manages to land one solid blow from its heay claw (AC34,17dmg)
Gareth's silence keeps any new baddies from drifting over, but he still has one left. It tries to pummel the warrior, but doesn't have much luck.
The crushing weight of the heavy beast down below deals Tericus an additional 4pts dmg. Furthermore, it hurts when Jus and Addinein hit it. Addinein's shock damage to the thing especially hurts.
Addinein and Jus beat on the thing, but nothing really seems to help until it gets off Tericus on its own. It stands and looks down at the two warriors.
The two remaining horrors up above look like they're about to jump off and join the fighting down below.
Nonam d100=35 Thursday May 16th, 2002 8:16:37 AM
Finally realizing that he sold it, Nonam stops fumbling about for his wand of fire. Instead, he casts a wall of force before the two on the edge to keep them from going down.
[horror AC was 19]
Clangden **ac32** d20+29=47 d20+24=43 d20+19=23 d20+29=47 d20+24=29 d20+22=31 d20+22=30 d20+22=35 d20+22=33 d20+22=36 d20+22=25 d20+22=38 Thursday May 16th, 2002 8:24:20 AM
Clangden steps up to the 1 Hook Horror on him, and wincing with it's attack, Clangden lets out a loud roar, in an attempt to gain the attention of the remaining 2 Horrors, and then goes full bore on the one in front of him. Landing 2 solid blows (both crits) and then the last is also a hit (norm) for a total of 228 points of damage. (31+30+35+33+36+25+38)
Gareth (Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left,AC 33) d20+25=36 d20+20=36 d20+15=27 d10+14=19 d10+14=17 d10+14=24 Thursday May 16th, 2002 8:59:52 AM
The warrior wails on the last of his foes, liking the fact that his silence gives him a bit more control over when the things close (Hit AC 36,36,27 for 19+17+24=60 DMG). If dispatched he moves up behind the next closest horror.
Tericus Thursday May 16th, 2002 9:33:00 AM
grasping his side in pain, Tericus calls upon the power of his goddess and casts divine power on himself(strength of 18, base attack bonus for a fighter of my level and 11 extra hps). then he stands up and says to the horror "Want to try again?"
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin AC 24 d20+16=21 d20+11=16 2d6(3+2)+6=11 2d6(1+4)+6=11 Thursday May 16th, 2002 10:17:21 AM
Not wanting to draw things out, Addinein does his best to help dispatch the horror. Making crisscrossing score marks on the horror Addineins scores with 22 points of damage.
Clangden d10+22=24 d10+22=28 d10+22=27 d10+22=29 d10+22=23 d10+22=26 d10+22=32 Thursday May 16th, 2002 2:44:04 PM
OOPPS, i rolled a d20 instead of a d10 for damage, here is the revised damage.
24+28+27+29+23+26+32=189 points of damage.
sorry.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) d20+17=27 d20+12=26 d20+14=18 d10+4=14 d6+1=6 Thursday May 16th, 2002 8:28:53 PM
Jus glances upwards, considering what he should do to the two Hook Horrors lurking above. Before he's able to decide, a wall of fire appears in from of them. "Thanks, Nonam," Jus comments through his ring.
Focusing on the beastie in front of him, Jus hits it with his swords once again. His first attack is very solid, scoring a hit through the Hook Horror's underbelly. The next attack with Jus' off hand is almost as good, striking the Horror against the side of its head. [ac:27/26/18(miss) dam:14/6]
Moving Right Along (DMJK) Monday May 20th, 2002 9:39:03 AM
Clangden and Gareth easily finish off their opponents in solo combat.
Nonam stops the other two up above from jumping down on Tericus with his wall of force.
Working together, Addinein and Jus put down the one that fell off the edge.
The divine power infuses Tericus' spirit, and he can feel his goddess with him urging him to sing.
That leaves two horrors beating against Nonam's wall of force. They're making so much racket they don't notice anything else, and Gareth and Clangden are able to put them down without much resistance.
A moment to regroup... Tericus seems pretty beat up, and Clangden isn't currently flying and lacks the mobility shared by the rest of the group.
The dwarves start to cheer with the success against the hook horrors, but the applause instantly dies away as something appears on the next step up. The dwarves seem to just be staring. Then there is a loud whooping shriek.
It sounded dragon-like.
Nonam Monday May 20th, 2002 9:41:04 AM
The wizard calls down over the edge, "Is everyone all right down there? We can take a moment for healing or planning before we head up. Not too long because these things can apparently move down the stairs, and we don't want to get caught napping."
Clangden**ac32** Monday May 20th, 2002 1:03:01 PM
takes a rag from his belt and wipes away the bug goo from his face, hands and axe, then walks up to the others, making sure they are all ok. looking at Gareth, he says: you don't fight too bad, for a human. not that i don't like humans, i do, they taste good with the right seasonings. <loud, cackling laughter> seriously my boy, you did well, almost as good as a dwarf. hearing Nonam, he turns and says: yes, healing up and readying for the next one would be good. sounds to me like one of them scaly, motherless dogs. if it wouldn't be too much trouble, might i impose on you to cast a few spells on me for this next encounter? a Stoneskin, Haste and if you have it, a Magic Resistance buff would do nicely, even a Cat's Grace would help me out nicely too. oh, and i sure could use one of the spells that allows me to fly, like the rest of you. now, if you don't mind the rantings of an old dwarf, here is my advice for the next level. let me and Gareth there go up on the right side, let us gain his attention, then the rest of you head up on the left side, catching him unawares and just BLAST the bejeezus out of it. but be careful not to kill us <motioning to Gareth and himself> too. Gareth boy, when we get up there, you attack the left side of him and ill target his right side, that'll keep him divided plus if it is a dragon, it won't put us both in his radius for his breath weapon. with that said, he kisses his axe, and then watches the others. waiting.
Gareth (AC 35***,Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) Monday May 20th, 2002 3:19:21 PM
The warrior nods to the rowdy dwarf. "Sounds like a good plan. We can go through the formalities later I'm sure. Any other ideas? If nobody can make you fly I can carry you up.". When the decision is made to go up, the warrior grabs the dwarf if needed, goes invisible, and flies up the stair. As he does, he looks to see how many stairs are left.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) Monday May 20th, 2002 5:21:56 PM
Jus smiles at Clangden's enthusiasm. He certainly is in the swing of things. Looking towards Gareth to make the groups decision, Jus gives a "righto, mighty leader!" to Gareth with a grin. "I do have one request: It would *greatly* help if anyone had arrows they could give me. And if anyone has a Greater Magic Weapon left to bestow upon them, it would be even better."
Watching the others prepare, Jus looks upward to the next step. In a quite whisper, Jus speaks through the Dragon Consortium Rings, "This has been pretty easy so far, friends. But let's not get too cocky. Our dwarven comrades seem to expect a few of us will drop before we make it to the top."
Right before they go up to the next step, Jus activates his Glove so he can use it to full effect when he arrives.
Gareth Monday May 20th, 2002 10:56:19 PM
The warrior frowns as he realizes he hasn't replentished since the encounter with the Dark Lord's minions. "Sorry Jus, I'm still all out from the big fight.".
Tericus(divine power) Monday May 20th, 2002 11:15:13 PM
wiping some of the blood off his face, Tericus says "I can take care of most of our problems. Hold on a sec." then Tericus chants a quick spell on himself and all his wounds dissapear(cast heal on himself). then he walks over to Clangden and touches him on the shoulder(cast air walk on him). "That should allow you too keep up with us. You just think about walking in air and my spell will allow yo to do just that." then turning to everyone else he says "I can cast a couple of spells that will protect us from fire or lightining, but if we dont know whats up there its pretty much a guessing game. But if any of you are wounded let me know now and ill heal all your wounds."
Addinien (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin AC 24 d4+1=5 Monday May 20th, 2002 11:24:37 PM
Seeing the others in the group having no problem with the strangers help Addinein adds, "If you are willing, I can help with the Cat's Grace. I could even set up a shield to help." If the newcomer doesn't stop him Addinein will then cast Cat's Grace (+5), and if wanted Shield.
A brief rest (DMJK) Tuesday May 21st, 2002 9:17:57 AM
Tericus heals himself and puts an airwalk spell on Clangden, and Addinein casts Cat's Grace.
Another shreik from up above.... make that 3 more shreiks.
Whenever the group is ready...
Gareth (AC 35***,Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) Tuesday May 21st, 2002 10:47:46 AM
The warrior looks to the others "Let's go.". The warrior goes invisible and goes up on the right with the dwarf.
Clangden**ac37**Cat's Grace +5**Air Walking** d20+17=23 Tuesday May 21st, 2002 12:30:18 PM
Heading up to the right as planned, Clangden thinks about walking on air and finds himself doing so, cautiously taking the first step and finding it as solid as on ground, Clangden rushes up as fast as he can go. Upon coming up to the first step, Clangden takes in what he can as quickly as he can (spot of 23)and then prepares himself for the battle he knows to soon be upon him. (full defense for the first round, ac goes up to 37)
Nonam Tuesday May 21st, 2002 4:32:40 PM
Not terribly eager to be the first one in view, Nonam casts invisibility on himself and flaps his wings to move up with the warriors.
Tericus(divine power) Tuesday May 21st, 2002 4:41:35 PM
following behind Gareth, Tericus says quietly "I hppe this is the last step."
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32; AC in front w/ Shield: 39) Tuesday May 21st, 2002 6:01:31 PM
Jus teases, "Ah, come on! You can share your arrows with me?" With a resigned sign, Jus realizes he'll have to forgoe using his bow this time and keep swinging his sword -- at least the dwarves will be happy.
"I can't go invisible, so I'll keep away from the rest of your spellcasters. I'll land towards Gareth and the dwarf, but far enough away that we can't all three be caught in the same spell or breath weapon." Jus says this last, not really expecting a dragon -- especially since there sounds like there are three opponents up above.
Giving Gareth and the dwarf a moment to head up by themselves, Jus heads upwards with both swords drawn, ready to attack.
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin AC 24 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 12:12:38 AM
Addinein comes up to the next step in a slightly delayed flanking maneuver on the left side of the step. He makes sure to land where he can make use of his boots if he has to.
The 9th Step (DMJK) 3d6(3+5+1)=9 3d6(1+2+6)=9 3d6(2+5+5)=12 3d6(5+3+1)=9 3d6(4+6+1)=11 3d6(5+4+2)=11 3d6(2+4+4)=10 3d6(3+2+6)=11 3d6(1+6+5)=12 3d6(4+5+4)=13 3d6(5+5+4)=14 3d6(4+5+4)=13 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 9:01:09 AM
Coming up over the edge, you see something that looks like it came out of a nightmare. Sort of like a dragon, but with 10... no make that 12 heads. Most of you have never seen one, but you've heard the tales. It's a hydra. The thing is a reddish color, and it smells of sulfur. The heads instantly turn to face the visible members of the party. Four heads each look at Jus, Tericus, and Addinein.
Then they spew fire. Four gouts of flame fire at Jus (9,9,12,9 dmg). Another four at Tericus (11, 11, 10, 11 dmg), and the last four at Addinein (12, 13, 14, 14 dmg).
Reflex save DC21 for 1/2 dmg from each blast.
Those not directly targeted run the risk of getting in the way. Nonam, Gareth, and Clangden need to roll even-odd. Odd they're in the path of the flames. Clangden gets Jus' dmg if he misses. Gareth gets Tericus', and Nonam gets Addinein's.
Nonam (haste, stoneskin 130, alter self[wings], gmw, detect magic, see invisible) 5d4(3+3+4+2+4)=16 13d6(2+1+6+6+1+5+2+6+3+2+1+2+3)=40 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 9:14:26 AM
Expecting the new foe to be a little tougher than the last few, Nonam kicks on his boots of speed and moves himself so that he's more or less behind the creature. Then he casts a quickened magic missile at one of the heads near Tericus. (16dmg)
The magic missile triggers Nonam's contingency spell, and he's immediately protected by a stoneskin.
He finishes off by casting a cone of cold at as many of the heads as he can. He takes care not to get any party members even if it means getting fewer heads. (40dmg each head affected, ref 1/2 dc24)
Nonam d2=1 d2=2 d100=22 d100=97 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 9:17:53 AM
Even-odd. Reroll with a hero point. % roles for spells cast in armor. MM and CoC come off fine.
DMJK Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 9:25:14 AM
Did a hero point tally for the stairs so far. I think Nonam and Gareth have used 3. Jus used 2, and Tericus used 1. Make sure to cross them off and not reuse them.
Gareth (AC 35, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left,Invisible) d20+27=46 d10+14=24 d20+27=29 d10+14=24 d2+14=16 d2=1 d20+10=11 d20+10=14 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 9:58:06 AM
The warrior grimaces has the flames wash over him. Not only does he get hit (even) - he takes it head on (failed save DC 11)! After the mages finish their initial volley, the warrior comes straight in at the beast, gratified that his invisibility is working but fearful of the affect on his friends. He targets the head closest to him and strikes. He roars with confidence as his strike is about as good as he has. (Hit AC 46,[29] for 24+[24]=48 DMG)
Clangden**Air Walking**AC-37**Cat's Grace +5 d6=1 d6=2 d20+24=35 d20+19=39 d20+19=32 d20+14=24 d20+22=39 d20+22=24 d20+22=25 d20+22=23 d20+22=25 d10+22=27 d10+22=31 d10+22=30 d10+22=31 d10+22=31 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 11:48:49 AM
(rolled a 1 for even odd, used a hero point and got a 2. not in line)
Clangden steps in front of Jus, hoping to distract the Hydra from physically attacking Jus. Letting out a loud roar, Clangden lets loose a full volley of attacks on one of the heads.
(Uses Expertise feat to subtract 5 points from all attacks and add 5 to AC)
Striking the head 3 times, one being critical.
(Disregard the first 5 damage rolls, again used d20 instead of d10)
Damage: 27(norm)+31+30+31(crit)+31(norm)=150pts.
Taking a 5 foot step towards another head, Clangden uses his Dodge feat towards it, gaining an additional 1 point of AC towards it.(ac38 towards 1 head)
Tericus(divine power) d20+6=7 d20+6=22 d20+18=22 d20+13=20 d20+8=13 d8+7=10 d8+7=9 Wednesday May 22nd, 2002 11:59:27 PM
barly able to dodge some of the flames shooting at him(used hero pt for reroll) Tericus lashes out at the nearest head with his mace, hitting ac 22 and 20(im sure 13 misses) for 10 and 9 pts each
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power [+13HP, 18Str]) d20+13=33 d20+13=33 d20+13=21 d20+13=32 d20+24=31 d20+19=35 d20+14=22 d20+16=29 d10+11=17 d10+11=20 d10+11=18 d6+3=4 d20+24=30 d10+11=14 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 4:32:13 AM
Jus feels the Divine Power flow through him as his glove activates. He barely remembers flying up to the ledge, instead relishing the power that flows through his body. No wonder the fighters rush headstrong into a fight, this is a rush! Jus thinks to himself as the adrenalin pours through his body.
The adrenalin also sharpens his mind and his senses; in a fluid rush, Jus side-steps and rolls past the breath weapons, barely noticing their presence [save: nat 20, nat 20, 21, 32 wow! No damage with Ring of Evasion].
Slicing and Dicing, Jus relishes, this is the way it should be. His blades whiz through the air, hitting the hydra repeatedly. He doesn't know if his blows did any damage, but, frankly, Jus doesn't care; he's having way too much fun. [ac:31/35/22/29 dam:17/20/18/4]. Doing all he can to keep his tempo up, Jus switches on his Boots of Speed and is able to work in one more attack [ac:30 dam:14].
With the hydra's blood covering him, Jus stretches back and lets out a primal scream that competes with any the Dwarves have given so far.
Addinien Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin AC 24 d20+10=12 d20+10=28 d20+10=26 d20+10=18 d20+16=25 d20+11=24 2d6(6+2)+6=14 2d6(3+1)+6=10 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 7:35:31 AM
Acting like a burnt match, Addinein retreats a little bit after taking 39 points of damage. Talking through the ring, 'That hurt a lot. If anyone can give aid?'
Not wanting to get caught in a crossfire like that again, Addinein does his best engage one of the heads away from where Gareth and Dwarf should be. Using his dancing sword Addinein stabs at the head and releases the sword. (AC 24 and 25 for 14 points (2 points shock) and 10 points (1 point shock)). If he can, he'll move to another location where any breathing results in hitting itself.
DMJK d12=2 d4=2 d4=1 d4=1 d4=3 d4=1 d4=3 d20+24=44 d20+24=27 d20+24=41 d20+24=32 d20+24=38 d10+6=11 d10+6=16 d10+6=15 d20+24=41 d20+24=42 d10+6=16 d10+6=8 d20+24=34 d20+24=37 d100=52 d10+6=9 d20+24=40 d20+24=33 d20+24=31 d20+24=39 d10+6=12 d10+6=9 d20+24=42 d20+24=35 d10+6=16 d10+6=13 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 8:41:47 AM
Nonam's magic missile seems to tick the hydra off. The attacked head roars in rage giving Tericus the perfect opportunity to smack it with his mace. The head takes a beating, but the damage seems negligible.
Nonam's Cone of Cold spell freezes two of the heads near Addinein, but already the creature is struggling to regain their use.
The sword wielders have much better luck. Gareth severs a head. Clangden lops off two. Jus gets one, and Addinein's dancing blade easily takes off one that Nonam froze. That one nearly just broke off. (d12 to see how many heads Nonam got)
Almost instantly new heads emerge from the spot where Clangden chopped two off. He took off two, but the thing grows four. Four heads came off, and it's already regrown four. It's like you didn't do anything to it. Then two more grow back where Addinein lopped off a head. Now it has 14. It's tougher than when you started, and to make matters worse the stumps where Gareth and Jus lopped off heads are bubbling like they'll soon grow new heads too. (5 d4s to see how quick heads grow back) (another d4 to see when it will breathe again)
Then the heads move in for the attack. Clangden gets the four new ones. Clangden quickly figures out this thing could eat hook horror's for breakfast. He gets bitten 3 times despite dodging (AC44(27),41,32,38: dmg 11,16,15). Addinein gets the other two new ones. Both manage to bite him, and he feels the teeth ripping the flesh off his arm (AC41,42: dmg 16,8 (18 from his stoneskin, 6 to Add)). Gareth gets two of the old ones. One fails to punch through his armor, but the other one hits him (ac 34,37(52beats disp):dmg 9(from stoneskin)). Jus gets two. One head bashes into his shield spell, and hasty Jus dodges out of the way of the other (AC40,33). Two spy Tericus and snake out toward him. One bites deeply into his left leg, and the other rips into the shoulder of his mace arm. (AC31,39: dmg 12,9). The last two go for Nonam. The mage tries to get his shield up, but it doesn't help. One head catches one of his wings and nearly rips it out and the other catches him in the midsection (AC42,35: dmg 16,13 (20 from stoneskin, 9 to Nonam).
The heads all shriek together, and the dwarves who had been cheering Clangden on, all watch in silence.
Nonam (haste, stoneskin 130, alter self[wings], gmw, detect magic, see invisible) d4+13=17 d100=59 d20+11=16 5d6(5+3+6+3+2)=19 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 8:49:00 AM
Nonam shouts out, "Fire or acid to seal the necks." And he lands on the things back and sprays the stump Jus cut off with a burning hands spell. If he can fit the other stump into the area, he'll get it too. (17dmg)
Then for good measure, he casts disintegrate on the body. (touchAC=16, fortdc23/ partial 19dmg)
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) Thursday May 23rd, 2002 9:31:21 AM
NOTE: Gareth rolled even last time - he took no damage from the breath weapon...
Seeing the thing regenerating rapidly, he decides to do damage control first. He drops his shield (AC now 32) and pulls out an oil flask. He fights defensively (AC now 34) until someone else can get ready to ignite the oil. "I have oil and a torch - nothing else that can help!".
Clangden (AC-33(dodge), Cat's Grace+5, Air Walking) d20+19=38 d20+32=51 d10+32=42 d10+32=37 d10+32=39 d20+19=32 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 12:25:13 PM
Taking a brief second to take in what just happened, Clangden decides to Air Walk above the body of the Hydra, then drops down on it, trying his best to hack it to pieces.
(hit ac38, rolling a nat.19(crit threat) followed up with a ac32(crit)) (dam being 42+37+39=118)
**I used the Power Attack feat, taking away 10 from my attack and adding it to damage**
(disregard the d20+32 roll)
Tericus d8+12=17 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 6:52:13 PM
"Toss me your torch Gareth. I cant really do anything to hurt it!" Tericus yells, then he casts healing circle on his friends(everyone within a 20 ft radius of Tericus heals 17 pts back, it doesnt heal the hydra)
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 2) [+13HP, 18Str]) d20+24=40 d20+19=28 d20+14=24 d20+17=32 d10+11=13 d10+11=13 d10+11=18 d6+3=4 d20+21=41 d100=94 d20+19=26 Thursday May 23rd, 2002 10:29:01 PM
Jus uncharacteristically curses, but not because the heads reappear -- he seems incredibly delighted about that. He makes it known, in no uncertain terms, how upset he is that he has no arrows to try out while using his new glove.
Gleefully, he hacks at the beast some more, laughing at the hydra's attempt to maim him. "Come on, you sissy", Jus taunts, "maybe you should send more of your heads after me!" (ac:40/28/24/32; dam:13/13/18/4)
By sheer force of will, Jus doesn't strike again, but sheaths his swords (Quick Draw Feat). Giggling with anticipation, Jus casts Bestow Curse and touches the hydra.
[made concentration check with 41 (nat 20); Made Armor SF Check with 94; hit ac: 26 (touch attack; hydra's armor bonus, shield bonus, or natural armor bonus does not count); hydra needs to save DC 23 or there is a 50% chance of inaction each round.]
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29down 44 d20+11=12 Friday May 24th, 2002 3:29:03 AM
Thinking to himself 'That's not what I wanted' Addinein goes and reclaims the dancing sword. (if he can, Addinein will move within the healing circle. no map, so unsure whether he was within 20 or not). So he does his maneuvering in order to strike the body of the hydra. Switching to use expertise in full defensive mode (+5 to AC -5 to attack), Addinein moves in once more on the body. With so many things to think about, Addinein misses very badly, causing him to miss for the rest of his attacks.
Stupid Wizard ruining the DMs fun(DMJK) d20+13=16 Friday May 24th, 2002 8:27:22 AM
Sons of... (it missed the save)
Nonam's disintegrate ray touches the thing in the midst of the back. A huge section of the monster disappears, and all the heads, now detached from the hydra, fall to the ground. They writhe about and try to bite at things for a few seconds, but then they stop moving. Nothing grows back. It's dead.
Jus keeps his spell. Tericus heals up everyone. Gareth manages not to light his torch. Clangden finds there isn't much left to smash, and Addinein reclaims his dancing sword.
The dwarves find that they can appreciate this sort of magic and cheer. After the first 9 steps, everyone is covered in blood and gore. Some of it is your own, most of it isn't. Gareth is especially a mess. Clangden's quickly catching up to him though, Tericus is probably going to need new clothes.
One step left to go.
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left) Friday May 24th, 2002 8:48:27 AM
The warrior smiles as the hydra falls to the ground dead and gratefully accepts Tericus' healing. "Wow, that was pretty cool, Nonam. Even the dwarves liked it. So, shall we finish this?". Gareth burns his last Invis for the day and mounts the final stair again on the right.
Tericus 4d8(8+5+7+8)+12=40 Friday May 24th, 2002 9:33:47 AM
casting cure critical wounds upon himself(40 back) Tericus says "Im glad you took care of that problem Noonan. Now, who else need healing."
Clangden (ac34-dodge-,cat's grace+5,air walking) Friday May 24th, 2002 10:50:42 AM
falls on his rump as soon as the section he was going to land on disappears. getting to his feet he watches the heads twitch around like a gnome out of water, or is it fish, who knows, they smell alike.
walking up to the mage, Clangden pats him on the back, saying: well done young mage, you have outdone yourself this fight. perhaps good sir, if you would happen to have any more spells that would assist us (me) in the next fight, I can tell you, this last one will be the mother of all fights.
to everyone else: remember folks, as someone who has done these steps before, let me just reiterate, all that matters from here on out is that the hammer strike the anvil above the 10th step. Gareth and I will do whatever it takes to keep whatever is on the next step occupied. someone must reach the hammer and strike the anvil with it or all that we have done here will be in vain.
Clangden accepts the offer of healing, and what ever other spells might be offered for the last encounter.
(JK, i redid my ac, forgot my armor allows a +3 for dex, didnt add it last time, hence the new ac)
motioning Gareth over before he goes up to the next step, Clangden asks that this time, someone scout up top before the we assend the step, so that this time we all can be better prepared and have a much better plan of attack.
Nonam Saturday May 25th, 2002 8:16:53 AM
In order to save their magic, Nonam deactivates his boots of speed while the party regroups. After Clangden says they only need to ring the anvil, he asks, "Then why didn't somebody just fly up and ring it to start with?"
Waiting for an answer he rumages through a pocket and pulls out a scroll. He holds it up, "Displacement. How's that sound?" He casts it on Clangden without really waiting for an answer.
Then he casts spell turning on himself. When done he says, "I can cast see invisibility on our scout."
Jus Sunday May 26th, 2002 5:08:55 AM
Jus deactivates his boots as well, too bad he can't do the same for his glove. To Nonam he says, "I'd be glad to scout ahead, if you have an invisibility to add to the see invisibility."
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 24 Monday May 27th, 2002 10:43:18 AM
Responding to C's comments, " As long as your brethren don't mind the fact that it's a single person. I had the feeling that we as the group was being tested, and that we shoudln't seperate in that fashion" While all the preparation takes place, Addinein takes the healing in order to get back up to full.
DMJK Tuesday May 28th, 2002 8:42:12 AM
The group makes their plans for the ascension to of the final step.
The dwarves start to get bored.
Gareth Tuesday May 28th, 2002 8:44:46 AM
Er - Gareth already went up the stair - twice...
Nonam Tuesday May 28th, 2002 8:48:38 AM
"I don't have another invisibility. Gareth may be the only one with one left. So Gareth, do you want to be the scout?"
If Gareth answers yes, Nonam casts the see invisible on him and offers this advice, "They might be able to see invisible too. I'd just pop your eyes up over the edge."
Tericus 3d8(5+5+7)+12=29 3d8(2+1+7)+12=22 2d8(7+2)+12=21 2d8(6+8)+12=26 Tuesday May 28th, 2002 9:07:24 AM
before everyone moves out, Tericus casts his healing spells on everyone(casts heal on Addinein,29 to Gareth, 22 to Noonan, 21 to Jus, and 26 to Clangden). "Anyone need any more?" he asks
Clangden (ac43,Displacement,Air Walking,Cat's Grace+5) Tuesday May 28th, 2002 10:57:51 AM
thanks Tericus for the heals and answers: no, im fine. Seeing that Gareth has already moved up without waiting on the rest, the dwarf mumbles "idiot" under his breath, then says: we better get ourselves up to the next step before Gareth gets himself killed.
Clangden then Air Walks up the right side, expecting the worst. On full defensive until the next round.
(dodge feat, expertise +5ac -5att, full defense)
Gareth Tuesday May 28th, 2002 11:13:31 AM
The warrior peeks over the stair and reports his findings into the ring.
Jus Tuesday May 28th, 2002 8:13:34 PM
Jus is getting a wee annoyed at Clangden's attitude towards Gareth, but is able to keep his comments in check.
"Thanks, Tericus," Jus says, "but somehow I haven't been damaged yet." After a brief pause, Jus continues, "I expect that will change on this next step, however."
Jus anxiously awaits Gareth's ascent, knowing the time on his glove's activation is ticking away.
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29down 15? Wednesday May 29th, 2002 2:17:45 AM
Addinein waits for the scouting party to report. (ooc wouldn't the effect of the healing circle gotten everyone healed up, before it had run out, since the beastie was killed one round later? (books not on hand right now)
BOOM! (DMJK) 10d6(1+6+1+5+6+4+5+6+6+3)=43 Wednesday May 29th, 2002 9:25:23 AM
(healing circle is an instant effect, and not everyone was ready for Gareth to go yet)
Gareth pokes his head up over the ledge on the right and has just enough time to see several drow and a pair of statue looking things just before a fireball centered in the air several feet behind him. (43 dmg, refDC 20).
It's pretty clear that Gareth saw at least a wizard even before he says it into the ring. Clangden also having moved upward on the right is caught in the fireball with the scout. The heat of the fireball carries down the stairs and everyone else runs the risk of getting caught in the fiery explosion. (even-odd, odd you're in with Gareth and Clangden, even you're out)
It seems that one of the drow wizards can see invisible and understand common to boot.
The fast acting party, quickly discovers that there are 3 drow warriors evenly spaced out across the step, each is armed with a loaded hand crossbow and swords are slung within easy reach at the waist. All of the drow are too far away to be engaged with a full attack. You'll have to close first. Furthermore, they're set and ready. Closing in melee without provoking an attack of opportunity, which will undoubtedly come from a poisoned bolt, seems like an unlikely prospect.
Slightly behind them and evenly spaced are two statues of giant men in armor carrying swords. Not too far behind these stand a pair of wizards. A drow priestess holding a whip stands at the rear center.
The priestess is casting; the warriors are set for an attack. The wizard on the right is holding a wand. The wizard on the left is holding a staff and pointing it. The statues, well, they're just standing there, aren't they?
up to the anvil [----------P---------] [----W-----------W---] [-----S---------S----] [--F-------F-------F-] down --------------G------ -------------C------- -----JNAT--[FB]------
P=priestess W=Wizard S=Statue F=Fighter FB=Fireball burst point
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left, Invisible) d20+12=20 Wednesday May 29th, 2002 1:55:30 PM
The warrior dodges the blast and avoids some of the damage (Made save). "They are drow. 6 of them with 2 large statue looking warriors. 1 priestess, 2 casters, 3 fighters - all are currently visible. I'm going for the priestess. We're going to be poisoned for sure.". He flies up and over the creatures and lands behind the priestess - ignoring any attacks as he pulls out and gulps a potion of neutralize posion and he prepares to attack. He also looks for their insignia to see which house he has the pleasure of pissing off now.
Clangden (ac32, cat´s grace +5, air walking, displacement) d6=2 d20+31=50 d20+31=49 d10+22=28 d10+22=31 d10+22=23 d20+24=43 Wednesday May 29th, 2002 2:34:07 PM
(rolled a 2 for in out, am out) (rolled a natural 19 for initial attack, crit threat, folled up with a natural 18. hit ac50 with threat, followed up with an ac49)
coming up over the lip of the step to find a searing hot wind blow over him, but not enough to damage him, Clangden sees the battlefield before him, 3 drow warriors, 2 iron golems and 2 wizards and a priestess of the drow persuasion. having guarded the top world from the drow from below for many years, Clangden goes into Drow killing mode that he´s been trained for by Belgos, Drow fighter and friend from before. Clangden awaits the sting of the bolt that he knows is soon to be there, Clangden charges the fighter to the right.(+2att,-2ac, hence ac is a 32 instead of 34) swinging as hard as he can with his axe, Clangden scores a solid hit, doing 28+31+23=82 points of damage.
Tericus d20=4 Wednesday May 29th, 2002 8:42:40 PM
(rolled even, so im out) rising up to see what Gareth sees, Tericus casts Greater Command on all the drow warriors and spellcasters and yells out "FREEZE!!"(will save vs 19, effects up to 11 people, lasts for 11 turns but the victims get to save every round) then Tericus says "That should stop some of them, move to engage while you can!!"
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 24 down 35 d2=1 d20+10=21 d20+15=21 d4+1=5 Thursday May 30th, 2002 1:23:28 AM
Being surprised by the size of the fireball that comes his way, Addinein quickly dodges as much of the mass of flame that he can. (saved for 20 points damage.)(dont' have books for stoneskin effects? sorry)
Once his eyes clear, Addinein focuses on what's around him. Doing his best to deter the priestess. Addinein pulls his own forgotten hand crossbow and tries to interupt her casting. (AC 21, 5 points). (can't make 2nd attack so I'm hoping I can do short spell). Knowing he won't have time to reload, Addinein drops his crossbow and casts flare at the priestess. (DM approval needed. ;))
Stoneskin gives 10/+5 protection from blows, it won't stop spells. It will absorb 10 pts per caster lvl of whoever cast it. Can't shoot and cast without a haste spell or similar. -jk
Nonam d2=2 Thursday May 30th, 2002 10:24:44 AM
Nonam reactivates his boots of haste and takes up a position in the air about where the fireball went off. Then he surrounds himself with a globe of invulnerability.
(even=out)
Blasphemy! (DMJK) d20+23=27 d20+10=24 d20+23=39 d20+18=31 d20+13=21 d10+12=19 d100=16 d20+6=17 d20+7=27 d20+6=15 d20+12=17 d20+13=17 d20+14=20 d100=58 d20+24=36 d4=4 12d6(5+4+4+5+1+5+5+6+3+2+3+4)=47 6d6(1+4+4+5+2+5)=21 6d6(3+3+1+1+2+5)=15 6d6(6+2+4+3+4+4)=23 d20+11=30 d20+13=27 d20+13=23 Thursday May 30th, 2002 11:17:36 AM
Gareth, still invisible but smoking just a bit, flies to a spot just behind the priestess. The mages both seem to watch him, but the other four pay no attention to him. He is able to casually sip his potion and check out the house crest. He doesn't recognize it though. It's something like a black spider dancing on a sword though.
Clangden quickly decides that they are stone golems and not iron. Then he charges the fighter on the right. He fires his crossbow. The shot is spot on (AC27), but it bounces harmlessly off Clangden's armor. The dark warrior gasps in suprise as his stoneskin offers no protection from Clangden's wicked axe. He manages to survive the massive damage and has the presence of mind to drop the crossbow and quickdraw his admantium longsword. Suddenly he realizes who he's fighting and shouts out, "Calangeddian!" He panics a bit but is well trained enough to press the attack. He sneers as he thinks he gets one blow gets through Clangden's defenses, but he misjudges due to the displacement and chops air. (his AC=22)
Tericus casts his spell and shouts. The three casters ignore it. The fighter on Clangden and the one in the center also avoid the effects, but the one on the left stops cold.
Addinein fires at the priestess, but misses her. (her AC=23).
Nonam moves into position and casts his spell. He gets the spell off despite wearing the mithril chainshirt.
The drow on the left is frozen, but the one in the center acts quickly. He fires his bolt at Clangden. He has more luck than his fellow, and the bolt flies true (AC36). The dwarf feels like having a yawn, but otherwise doesn't seem to suffer from the poison. (used your fort save) The bolt itself is little more than an annoyance (4dmg).
The drow thinks of loading another bolt, but thinks better of it and draws his sword. He crouches low and waits for his turn with the dwarf.
Then the casters act.
The one on the right with the wand casts a chain lightning spell. First it hits Clangden. Then it arcs to Tericus, Addinein, and finally Nonam. (47 dmg Clangden, 21 to Tericus, and 15 to Addinein. reflex dc 20 for 1/2). When the bolt hits Nonam with his spell turning protection, the lightning rebounds at the caster. The drow manages to dodge out of the way, but still takes half the damage.
The other wizard casts dominate person on Clangden. He feels the drow attempting to control him, trying to make him attack the drow behind him... Addinein. (will dc 20 to negate)
Both of the casters have time to issue verbal commands to their stone golems. They call out in undercommon, "Kill the human warrior near Priestess Aro."
The priestess goes last. She spews out a foul venom of blasphemy. The words are pure evil, and those good of heart can't fathom the pure hatred. The whole party is dazed and unable to act the next round except in defense. She beats Nonam's and Jus' spell resistance, so they aren't able to act either. (no save allowed)
Then she cries out, "Ignore the dwarf! Kill the traitor and the blasphemous priest!"
The stone golems move toward Gareth, the drow spring into action, and the party stands confused.
(I should do their other round now, but this already took forever.)
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 6) [+13HP, 18Str]) d2=1 d20+14=16 d20+14=21 Thursday May 30th, 2002 3:57:57 PM
Having avoided the effects of the fireball (odd in, missed save, made with heropoint, no damage with ring of evasion), Jus rises to the middle-front lip of the drow step, ready to fight. The drow priestess' words catch him, however, spoiling any attack he was going to make.
Clangden (ac 38, Air Walking, Cat's Grace +5, Displacement) d20+13=33 d20+12=29 Thursday May 30th, 2002 4:27:12 PM
(reflex save of 33, take only 23 damage from the lightning bolt) (will save of 29, Addinein, you don't get killed this round by a crazy dwarf)
watches as the Drow in front of him wets himself, then attempts in vain to hit Clangden Clangden laughs in his face saying: is that the best the Drow has to offer today?
then stands there, looking dumbfounded for a round, perplexed look on his face.
(dodge feat +1ac, full defense +4ac)
Nonam (Stoneskin, Alterself, GMW, haste, spell turning, globe of invulnerability, permanencies, AC33) Thursday May 30th, 2002 7:30:07 PM
Nonam grins as the chain lightning richochets, but the grin disappears when the priestess casts her spell. He claps his hands over his ears and wishes that he had Gareth's shield.
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 110 pts left, Invisible) Thursday May 30th, 2002 8:50:43 PM
The warrior stands dazed, wondering if the priestess can actually see him. (Hey, can Stone Golems see invisible?). AC is currently 38 while invisible.
golems aren't affected by magic. more specifically they're immune to mind influencing magic like illusions. same reason undead can see invisible -jk
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 24 (w/dex) AC17 (if flat footed)down 42 d20+10=22 Friday May 31st, 2002 4:39:45 AM
Doing his best to dodge out of the way (success) of the chain lightening. Once the spell is finished he turns towards the drow group ready for action and can't figure out what to do next, stunned by the priestesses spell effect.
Tericus d20+6=25 Friday May 31st, 2002 6:50:02 AM
avoiding the worst of the lightning's effects(made save) Tericus rises in the air when he hears that he may be the next target."You cant hurt me!" Tericus yells at the drow, hoping to draw their fire upon himself
Mind Flayers?!? (DMJK) d20+23=30 d20+18=28 d20+13=30 d20+8=16 d20+24=31 d8+11=16 d20+21=30 d20+21=32 d20+21=34 d20+21=30 2d10(7+10)+12=29 d20+12=31 d20+12=16 12d6(1+4+4+1+2+1+4+4+2+3+5+4)=35 d4+6=8 d20+24=37 d20+24=27 d8=7 d8=5 d8=4 d8=5 d20+15=29 d100=51 d4=3 Friday May 31st, 2002 8:32:13 AM
The warrior on Clangden ignores the priestess' comand and tries to take Clangden down while he's dazed. As Clangden defends himself and parries aside the blows, the drow realizes he made a mistake.
The warrior on the left remains under the effects of Tericus' spell and remains frozen.
The one in the center follows his orders without question, and drawn to the taunting, he charges Tericus. Unable to make a full attack, he still lands one solid blow on the priest. (16 dmg)
The two golems seem to have no trouble seeing exactly where Gareth is, and they pound him. Each strikes once with each arm. The left arm of each is fashioned into a sword. The right holds a shield. Gareth quickly realizes it doesn't much matter as they attack with each. Only one blow lands on Gareth, the giant stone sword from the second one (AC34). The warrior decides that's something to be happy about (29dmg: 10 from stoneskin, 19 from Gareth).
The wizards cast new spells and seem quite happy to follow orders. The one on the right casts a cone of cold. The freezing blast catches Tericus, Addinein, Nonam, and Jus. He beats Nonam's spell resistance, but does not beat Jus'. (35 dmg, ref dc 19 for 1/2)
The other wizard, the one on the left, decides on a more potent spell. He casts and a spray of colors shoots from his hand. The prismatic spray washes over Jus, Nonam, Tericus, and Addinein and beats the SR of Jus and Nonam. Jus is struck by a violet beam and feels the magic of the spell attempting to send him to another plane (will dc 24 to negate). Nonam and Addinein are struck by a blue beam, and they feel the magic stiffen their joints attempting to turn him to stone (fort dc 24 to negate). Tericus is struck by a green beam and feels sickened as it tries to poison him (dead or fort dc 24 for 20pts).
The priestess is unable to see Gareth, but she has a pretty good idea where he is due to the golems swinging at him. She takes advantage of her last spell to move away. Suprisingly she ignores her own orders, advances on Clangden, and reaches out to touch him. Flanking him and not worrying about his armor she succeeds in the touch attack (AC29, +2 flank =AC31) and overcomes the displacement (51). She uses the touch attack to deliver harm on the mighty dwarf. Negative energy floods through him and robs him of nearly all his life energy (3 hp left).
(figuruing Cl's touch AC at 28. 38 -8 armor -2 shield =28.
The dwarves have been watching the combat up above with interest and hoots and shouts. They don't much care for the magic, but the color spell sure was neat. Then down below the air twists and opens sideways and a mindflayer steps out. Then his buddies step out. Suddenly the ground level is full of dwarves fighting the rubbery illithids. It seems the escapee left and brought back some of his friends. Addinein hears a voice in his mind, "Don't worry drow friends. We'll finish these pesky dwarves, and you get those on the steps."
Nonam (Stoneskin, Alterself, GMW, haste, spell turning, globe of invulnerability, permanencies, AC33 d20+11=20 d20+11=28 13d6(4+4+5+2+3+6+4+1+4+4+6+2+3)=48 6d6(2+1+2+6+3+2)=16 6d6(3+5+5+5+5+2)=25 6d6(1+3+6+4+3+6)=23 6d6(1+5+5+2+3+6)=22 6d6(3+6+6+4+4+3)=26 Friday May 31st, 2002 8:54:11 AM
Nonam refuses to be turned to stone (hero pt) and retaliates with spells of his own. Hasted, he casts two.
First, chain lightning. He starts with the wizard that already took damage from his own chain lightning (48), and then he arcs the bolt through the priestess (16), the other wizard (25), and the 3 warriors (23, 22, 26). Knowing it wouldn't do any good anyway. He leaves the golems to Gareth. (ref dc 25 for 1/2)
Next he casts polymorph other on the wizard that cast the prismatic spray and tries to turn that nasty caster into a cute little chicken... no make that a duck. The wizard grins again in anticipation. (fort dc 21 to negate)
Clangden (ac34/38,Displacement,Cat's Grace+5,Air Walking) d20+29=41 d20+24=44 d20+24=41 d20+19=31 d20+22=25 d20+22=34 d20+22=33 d20+22=41 d20+22=26 d10+22=28 d10+22=27 d10+22=30 d10+22=24 d10+22=31 Friday May 31st, 2002 11:22:10 AM
hearing the sound from below, Clangden spies the dwarves handling the mind flayers and turns his attention back to the Drow and Golems. with a look of crazed defiance, Clangden lets loose a volley of attacks on the bewildered Drow in front of him, striking 3 blows, one solidly.
(rolled 3 attacks, 1 was a threat, followed up with a crit, hit ac 41,44(crit),31) (damage 28(norm)+27+30+24(crit)+31=140)
spitting on the fallen Drow, Clangden then moves over to the other Drow still moving, letting out a battle roar to shake the ground on which this battle takes place.
(ac34=dodge feat and normal ac, ac38=mobility feat, +4 to ac when provoking attacks of opportunity)
[dmjk] Friday May 31st, 2002 12:15:51 PM
[Don't forget harm on Clangden. I've got your AC at 38, but the touch attack ignores the armor and shield bonus. That makes it 28 for a touch spell.
-your friendly neighborhood DM]
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 7) [+13HP, 18Str]) d20+7=20 d20+7=13 Friday May 31st, 2002 5:06:48 PM
Jus, untouched throughout the battles thus far, can't manage to dodge the beam leveled at him. The violet glow strikes him full in the chest, quickly growing to encompass his entire body.
Before he can vocalize his surprise, Jus is gone.
Failed save and save with hero point.
Tericus d20+6=23 d20+12=14 d20+12=17 Saturday June 1st, 2002 7:47:46 AM
"Ring the be...." Tericus says just as the green beam hits him full in the chest. he stands there for a moment the collapes to the floor(failed poision save and hero pt reroll)
Nonam d20+12=21 Saturday June 1st, 2002 9:30:37 AM
Nonam's CoC save. He takes half.
On another world (DMJK) Saturday June 1st, 2002 9:37:34 AM
Jus finds himself outside underneath a green sky. The vegetation is lush and purple. The air is harsh, and it's hard for him to breathe. His lungs burn a little every time he takes a breath. He sees an bipedal elephant-headed being walking up toward him. He thinks he remembers seeing one of these things before.
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 100 pts left, Invisible) d20+28=47 d20+23=41 d20+18=20 d20+28=46 d20+28=39 d10+14=20 d10+14=21 d10+14=17 d10+14=20 d10+14=18 Sunday June 2nd, 2002 11:55:15 PM
The warrior decides to remove all doubt as to his exact location and uses all 3 of his attacks on her. "Not to worry, you vile creature. Even if your evil brethren succeed in killing my friends, you will not witness it!". (Hits AC 47,[46],41,[39],20 for 20+[21]+17+[20]+18=96 DMG)
(Since he closed with her last time and she did not break contact giving Gareth an OOC, I'm assuming the Golems are on either side of her?)
She did break while Gareth was affected by the Blasphemy. She moved and cast on Clangden. The Blasphemy kept him from being able to attack. Thus the golems are on either side of Gareth, but she's over by Clangden. -jk
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29 (w/dex) (30 w/dodge) AC17 (if flat footed)down 59 d20+10=26 d20+8=15 d20+8=25 Monday June 3rd, 2002 7:51:48 AM
Feeling a little bit like a rag doll, Addinein dodges out of the way of the cones cold as it takes a bite out of his hide (saved for 1/2). Addinein then feels his joints start to stiffen up. As the mind flayer makes his pronouncement, Addinein wills himself not to stiffen up (hero point spent, re-rolled save). Using the Knights ring Addinein announce, "mind flayers are in the main chamber." Worried about the magic gone awry, Addinein no longer worries about the battle on the stair. He now focuses all of his attention at attaining the hammer, and ringing it on the anvil. (Full movement flying or running, in order to get there. Full defensive, using all expertise, dodge and all other abilities)
rush for the hammer (dmjk) d20+8=12 d20+13=20 d20+10=25 d20+7=11 d20+8=13 d20+7=21 d20+9=18 d20+6=21 d20+24=26 d20+14=34 d20+14=25 d4=2 d2=1 d20+21=31 d20+21=29 Monday June 3rd, 2002 9:58:48 AM
wiz 1 miss 48 priest resists wiz 2 save fights miss 23,22, 26
Nonam casts his spell. He catches the first wizard head on (48), and the drow crackles as he gets zapped. The priestess resists the spell competely (0), and the other wizard manages to dodge out of the way (12). The three fighters however, take the full damage (23,22,26).
The first drow wizard manages to live through Nonam's lightning but only barely. He appears to be in the same situation as Clangden, but he lacks the dwarf's tenacity and toughness. He collapses to the ground sobbing and attempting to soothe his lightning burns with some sort of ointment.
The fighter that Clangden already hit falls over dead from the lightning. The rest of the drow seem able to go on.
Nonam casts his polymorph spell. The wizard fails and is suddenly turned into a harmless little duck. It quacks and flaps its wings.
Clangden's battle sense clues him in that the warrior is dead, and he is able to focus his attack on the priestess instead. With her stoneskins offering no protection from his magic axe, she has but a moment to gasp before she falls from the massive damage.
Tericus falls dead, and the warrior he froze finally manages to move again.
Gareth finds that the priestess moved away while he was dazed by her spell and further that Clangden has already killed her. He has the presence of mind to attack one of the golems instead. His sword sparks as it strikes the stone golem, but it seems to have enough magic to harm the mindless construct.He hits twice for 37 dmg (AC 47,41 for 20&17 - golems are immune to crits). (golem AC=26)
Addinein races for the hammer and anvil.
None of the drow are in a fit state to cast spells, and one of the fighters is down. The other two fighters have their orders though. The one that had attacked Tericus spins and rushes the wounded Clangden. Before, he looked like the most able fighter in the bunch, but his attack on the dwarf is clumsy. And his sword cuts nothing but air.
The other drow warrior now unfrozen still holds his crossbow. He thinks of firing on Clangden, but decides to follow the last orders of the priestess and tries to take down the traitor. The bolt connects doing little real damage (2), but Addinein feels the familiar poison making him sleepy. (fort dc17) Unless he succumbs to the poison, he'll reach the hammer and anvil next round.
The drow wizard writhing on the floor calls out to his golem, "Protect me." The one that is undamaged leaves Gareth's side allowing an attack of opportunity, and it moves to stand over it's master.
The remaining golem attacks Gareth full force. He catches the blows on shield and armor, and the numb his arm a bit, but they don't actually do him any damage.
[obviously I changed Clangden and Gareth's posts. The attack changes seemed to be the most logical ones, but if you are disatisfied with the redirection of the attacks, let me know.]
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another crude map --------H&A------------ [hammer and anvil] ---------A------------- [Addinein] up [------SG--------------] [StoneG, Gareth] [--------------SW------] [StoneG, wizard] [----------------------] [-----------FC---------] [fighter, Clangden] [----F-----------------] [fighter] down -------------Nonam
battle down below (DMJK) Monday June 3rd, 2002 10:00:27 AM
The fight with the dwarves and the mindflayers seems about even. The mindflayers can't stand up against the heavy dwarven axes, but many of the dwarves have been caught by an illithid's mindblast.
Even now though, new dwarves are responding to the alarm and are rushing into the chamber.
Nonam d4+1=5 4d4(4+3+3+1)+4=15 d100=69 d100=11 d100=17 d100=56 d20+18=31 d8+4=9 3d6(5+6+3)=14 Monday June 3rd, 2002 10:10:45 AM
The wizard cries out to Gareth, "It's orders were specifically to attack you. Fly up out of its reach, and Clangden can easily finish it off. It won't even attack him since its master can't speak." Nonam points at the duck and laughs.
Then he casts a magic missile. One bolt for the wounded drow wizard (5), and the other four for the fighter on Clangden (15).
He follows up with a shot from his crossbow on the newly unfrozen drow with the crossbow. Using the last of his poison bolts, he fires down at the drow. The wizard scores a hit (AC31, 9dmg) and hopes the poison does its work (DC20, or 14 con).
GOD WAR! [CDM Jerry] Monday June 3rd, 2002 10:39:19 AM
A distant rumble is heard, causing many to look in that direction to see if a storm is building. In the distance, a darkness seems to be creeping eastward. A few minutes later, huge clouds are building and soon cover the western sky, moving east. A devil of a storm is brewing, and people scramble through the streets to reach the safety of shelter before it begins.
The storm is filled with magic as the clouds, seemingly alive, build faster than any natural storm. Soon it fills the sky, looking below for victims to pound with hail and strike with...
LIGHTNING!
Suddenly, lightning strikes! Then again! Forking into thousands of bolts, the ground is assaulted. The smell of ozone is in the air. Shortly after comes the thunder! Deafeningly loud, it causes those yet outdoors to hold their ears in pain.
Then, beginning with the places where the lightning had struck, the ground begins to crack and open.
Distantly you hear a dark deep voice. The voice of a god.
"ATTACK!"
Godly war has begun. The Cult Gods have assaulted the Godlands.
The ground begins to shake and the volcanoes of the Scab rejoice in the conflict, belching fire and smoke that can be seen for hundreds of miles. Even the monstrous Shadow Mountain blows its top in tribute to the battle's ferocity. This explosion is heard and seen throughout the peninsula and as far west as Wemic Isle.
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29 (w/dex) (30 w/dodge) AC17 (if flat footed)down 61 d20+8=17 Monday June 3rd, 2002 10:54:54 AM
Grunting in pain from the bolt, Addinein refuses to be deterred from his objective (made save). Sensing the start of the God war, Addinein shrugs off the intial message for analysis later as he concentrates on ringing the anvil.
Clangden (ac34,Displacement,Cat's Grace+5,Air Walking) d20+29=41 d20+24=40 d20+19=36 d20+19=38 d10+22=27 d10+22=25 d10+22=26 d10+22=26 d10+22=30 Monday June 3rd, 2002 11:50:51 AM
Crying out: Addinein, forget everything else, grab the hammer and strike the Anvil now before it's too late.
Deeply hurt and bleeding from his mouth, nose, ears and eyes, Clangden summons all the strength inside of him and lets loose a fury of blows on the Fighter before him, knowing that if the Hammer does not ring the Anvil within the next round, it won't matter anymore.
(landed 3 blows, the last being a crit) (Damage: 27(norm)+ 25(norm)+ 82(crit)= 134)
turning towards the last Drow warrior, Clangden uses his Dodge Feat against him.
Screaming in Dwarven: HOLD THE LINE
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 100 pts left) d20+26=39 d10+16=21 d20+26=41 d10+16=25 Monday June 3rd, 2002 12:10:02 PM
The warrior cuts into the stone construct as it turns away from him to stand over its master striking it soundly (Hit AC 39 for 21 DMG. The two attacks from last round each did 2 more DMG than posted for a total of 4 - sorry).
Hearing Nonam's advice - and seeing the old dwarf's condition, the warrior flies up and away from the creature. He closes with the last warrior that Clangden just closed with and lands keeping the drow fighter between him and the golem. He uses his attack on the fighter (Hit AC 41 for 25 DMG). If the fighter falls, he leaps into the air again before the golem closes.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 8) [+13HP, 18Str]) Monday June 3rd, 2002 3:05:21 PM
Jus starts to communicate through his rind, attempting to contact Joe of the Gold Dragons. Jus doesn't know much about Joe, but he remembers hearing that Joe has some sort of teleportation device that might be able to help.
However, even here, wherever "here" is, feels the gods war begin. Watching the elephantine creature, Jus decides to try to take advantage of the situation.
Hoping his hunch is right, Jus speaks, "I've met your kind before, in the Wold Serpent Inn." Jus pauses, watching the creature's eyes, hoping to see a glimmer of comprehension. There was only one other elephant-like creature Jus has seen before, and he certainly hopes this one isn't like what he met in Myth Drannor.
"We shared some stories.... The gods' war has begun in ferver. I am Jus of the Storm Dragons, in league with Valdor the Dragonstone of the Gold Dragons. We seek others willing to fight the destroyer of worlds, Marteaus." Again Jus stops, looking for understanding.
"Are your people willing to join us to stop the destruction of the planes?"
DMJK d20+21=34 2d10(4+2)+12=18 d20+23=32 d20+18=34 d20+13=19 d100=98 d8+12=17 d20+21=24 d20+21=28 2d10(4+3)+12=19 2d10(1+4)+12=17 Tuesday June 4th, 2002 8:36:44 AM
Nonam drops the wizard, and the golem commanded to protect him stops in place over the body. It doesn't show any sort of desire to punish Gareth any more.
Between Nonam's magic and Clangden's axe, the drow warrior on Clangden didn't have much of a chance and falls dead.
The golem that stayed to fight Gareth takes an attack of opportunity as the warrior flies away. It smacks him with its giant shield (AC 34, 18dmg - 10 from stoneskin, 8 from Gareth). Then it lumbers after him.
Gareth finds that the drow warrior was prepared for an attack. It drops its crossbow and does a quick draw. Gareth lands his blow, but the other fighter shrugs it away. The drow returns a full attack of its own despite being the only one of his companions living. The drow lands one hit on Gareth, and his heavily enchanted blade bites right through Gareth's stoneskin. (AC34, disp98, dmg 17 (all from Gareth)).
The golem after Gareth. The thing doesn't seem to care about the drow, and it smashes the thing between it and its prey. It strikes with arms, and the drow is knocked out of the way. He's still alive, but Gareth is once again concerned with the golem. He flies up and out of reach.
There is one active golem and a hurt warrior left. Addinein grabs hold of the hammer, but he is unable to move it.
--------------------------- Jus speaks to the elephanthead, and it replies in kind, "Phweeee, minuee dheee. Bhwut muof." It doesn't seem to be threatening him, and it has raised its gray 6 fingered hands up in a peaceful gesture.
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29 (w/dex) (30 w/dodge) AC17 (if flat footed)down 61 Tuesday June 4th, 2002 8:50:35 AM
Realizing that the step must be defeated before the anvil can be rung. Addinein reminds those that are standing through the ring, "We must finish off the step before I can ring the anvil."
Addinein spends the round reloading his hand crossbow.
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 90 pts left) Tuesday June 4th, 2002 9:18:06 AM
The warrior smiles at the results of his maneuver. "OK Clangdon, finish off that warrior. I'll keep the big guy busy.". He moves again, this time behind the golem standing over the body of the now dead mage, hoping his adversary bowls it over too. He makes sure and stay out of its reach.
Clangden (ac34,Displacement,Cat's Grace+5,Air Walking) d20+29=30 d20+29=41 d20+10=27 d20+23=29 d10+32=42 Tuesday June 4th, 2002 10:37:33 AM
seeing Gareth turn on the Golem, leaving himself open for an attack from the last remaining Drow, Clangden rushes up and feints an attack. having his axe behind the unsuspecting Drow, Clangden pulls with all his might, attempting to trip the drow.
(rolled a 1 on the attempt to trip, used hero point to reroll, hitting ac41. followed up with a strength check of 27)
if successful, and the Drow warrior is on the ground, Clangden unleashes his devastating onslaught upon the doomed creature.
(uses power attack feat +10 to dam, -10 to attack, hitting ac 29) (Damage: 42)
(uses Mobility feat) Clangden then moves away from the fallen Drow at a distance of 10 feet. and awaits his reaction to the situation.
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 9) [+13HP, 18Str]) Tuesday June 4th, 2002 3:09:01 PM
Jus nods at the elephant, fairly sure he just gave a greeting. However, what sounded like "but no" makes Jus wonder what the elephant was referring to. Ignorning it for the moment, Jus continues.
"It is good to meet you, as well," Jus says. "Your kind was very polite when I last met them."
Turning the topic back to the war, Jus again asks, "Have your people found a way to fight the collapse of the planes?"
While Jus waits for a reply, he once again attempts to contact the Storm and Gold Dragons through his Ring of the Realm. This time he tries to relay his planar travel request to Valdor, and to see what the state of the battle is from Gareth and Nonam.
The First To Go [CDM Jerry] Tuesday June 4th, 2002 3:18:13 PM
Moments later, The sky lets loose with hail and rain. The Gods are at war and the whole Wold is feeling the repercussions thereof.
Those in cities notice explosions. One temple after after another implodes, signifying the death of a god.
The first to go is Teresalia, Goddess of Poetry and Song, followed closely by Mittiri, Goddess of Nature.
Then Raven, one of the Cult Gods, meets his ultimate doom.
Then the earth writhes again with a huge aftershock and the ground buckles. Portions of the land rise and fall as Ga'al is slain along with Pantheon.
Gareth (AC 34, Bull's Strength +5, Cat's Grace +4, Endurance +4, 50% Displaced, StoneSkin - 90 pts left) Tuesday June 4th, 2002 5:24:55 PM
The warrior maintains his focus and attempts to finish the job at hand. No need to worry about gods if he gets killed in the process. But still, he glances into the heavens, wondering if any of this is even needed. Maybe just stopping and waiting for the gods to finish their duel would be best. Of course, the baddies won't stop, so neither will he. He hardens his resolve to see this through.
Nonam [stoneskin, tenser's trans, haste, other stuff] 2d4(3+2)=5 2d4(3+2)=5 d20+18=28 d8+6=10 Wednesday June 5th, 2002 8:32:40 AM
Nonam casts Tenser's Transformation on himself and swoops down to land on one of the steps. He picks up a fallen drow's longsword and battles the golem. Nonam hits the golem with the big sword that he nearly as expertly as one of the group's fighters. (AC28,dmg 10)
[+5str, +5 dex, +5 fort, +6 bab]
DMJK Wednesday June 5th, 2002 8:37:24 AM
Clangden fells the drow. Addinein gets his crossbow reloaded. Gareth dances about, and Nonam engages the golem.
As more dwarves arive the tide turns against the mindflayers. They start to do their sideways disappearing trick again, and a voice echoes through everyone's thoughts, "We shall remember this."
One of the dwarves looks up and sees that blasted human wizard fighting a golem with a sword, Gareth dancing about out of reach, Clangden killing a drow, and Addinein about to ring the anvil. He cries out, "Look up there!" And suddenly all the dwarves are watching you again. All except for a few clerics tending the wounded that is.
Clangden (ac32,Displacement,Air Walking,Cat's Grace+5) d20+18=20 d20+18=30 d10+35=45 Wednesday June 5th, 2002 11:22:43 AM
seeing the crazed Wizard attempting to imitate a seasoned warrior against the Golem, and doing a mighty fine job of it, Clangden beams with pride as he joins his new comrade in the fray.
(dodge feat against the Golem) (charging Golem, +2att -2ac) (power attack feat, -13att +13dam) (hit ac20, rerolled with hero point, hit ac30) (Damage: 45)
charging the Golem, and attacking with the ferocity of a fat man at an all you can eat ice cream social, Clangden swoops in and strikes it with all his worth, hitting solidly, attempting to position himself between the Golem and the Wizard.
Shouting to Gareth and Nonam: GET UP THERE AND HELP ADDENEIN RING THE ANVIL....NOW!
Jus (Str+3; Con+4; Bow +3GMW; Stoneskin [10/+5; 70hp max]; AC:32+4[Haste]; AC in front w/ Shield: 39+4[Haste]; Divine Power (round 10) [+13HP, 18Str]) d20+7=10 Thursday June 6th, 2002 3:45:41 AM
Jus ignores the elephant as he attempts to grasp the magnitude of the events. His mind can't get a handle on the immensity of the god's deaths, so he stands dazed.
Addinein (BS+4)(CG+3)(ENd+2) Fly, Stoneskin (-18) AC 29 (w/dex) (30 w/dodge) AC17 (if flat footed)down 61 Thursday June 6th, 2002 8:10:43 AM
Keeping the crossbow ready, Addinein continues to try to ring the anvil. He keeps an eye out in order to see if there's anywhere that he can help.
Triumph? - DMJK Thursday June 6th, 2002 8:47:56 AM
Nonam and Clangden hack at the remaining golem as it chases Gareth around, and the ground heaves and trembles from the god war. They do a good bit of damage, but when Gareth leads it into the golem "protecting" the dead wizard. The second golem smashes the first to bits.
Then it's a simple matter of staying away from the golem that wants to protect the corpse of its wizard.
With all the foes dead or gone save for one inanimate construct, the hammer comes away in Addinein's hand. It seems much lighter than he anticipated. He swings, and it rings on the anvil.
The note is simple, crisp, and pure.
Those who have been fighting feel rested and content. Jus stands once again upon the steps, and Tericus rises, no longer under the effects of the poison. Wounds disappear. Fallen enemies disappear. Arrows and potions used reappear. Items like Nonam's drow sword disappear. Dwarves killed by mind flayers rise back up as the mind flayers were essentially from the stair challenge too. The whole thing makes Nonam wonder if the enemies defeated are alive and well and holding grudges. (hero points don't come back & spells aren't rememorized, everything else is in preStair status)
Everything is at it was before the stair except for a few things. The group has a new companion. You feel pride and accomplishment at having worked successfully as a team again, and the memories of what happened are there to remind you that it was all very real. The dwarves clap and cheer and welcome you as brothers as you come down. Their distrust from before seems completley gone. They especially seem to welcome Addinein as he was the one to ring the hammer and anvil. It seems that the next order of business they have planned is a feast.
All seems right in the world, but the war of the gods doesn't lurk too far off in anyone's mind. Especially for Tericus. When he rose back up, he noticed all too keenly that his goddess, Teressalia is gone.
Tericus Thursday June 6th, 2002 9:02:05 AM
"Wow, that was...." Tericus starts to say until he realizes that Teressalia is gone. gripping his chest, he falls to his kness and starts to breathe hard. "Whats...whats happened.....where is she...." he mutters through clenched teeth
Clangden Thursday June 6th, 2002 10:35:06 AM
moving to Tericus, Clangden places his hand on his shoulder and asks: what is wrong young friend? who is she that you ask for?
turning to the rest of the Storm Dragons, Clangden makes his formal introductions.
offering his hand to Gareth, Jus, Nonam, Tericus, and Addenein Clangden says: well met and well fought my new friends, I am Clangden Swiftaxe, defender of Children, protector of all who need it, and Guardian of Shanty Town. I am an old friend from a time ago of Valdor and heard through his words and through others that a group of Hero's were in need of others to rise up against the tide of evil. since I happened to be in town on business, I turned out to see exactly who and what you were, only to find Hero's I wished to be aquainted with. I do hope my arrival into your fight on the steps did not offend you, and if so I truly apologize. I wish to join you on your crusade and think my talents of combat and the knowledge of many years of life would be very valuable to you.
turning back to Tericus, Clangden pulls out a cup and a pitcher, and pours out a dark liquid into the cup and then hands it to Tericus saying: here young priest, take a drink of this, it will soothe your nerves and help clear your head.
Gareth d20+4=20 Thursday June 6th, 2002 11:10:50 AM
The warrior sighs in relief as the last of the enemies fall. He is further relieved when he sees all the dwarves restored that were drug into the fight. "So Clangden has come to fight with the Sorm Dragons. As was toasted in Gold Dragon Castle many moons ago I understand you were part of the Red Dragons and were also guarding the way to Menzo. I never thought I'd have chance to meet you. Well met!".
As he hears Tericus call for his fallen goddess he does his best to comfort him (Cha DC 20 - whew!). "I felt it too, my friend. She is gone. I'm sorry...". He does whatever he needs to do for him, ignoring all others. "You have saved my life too many times to count! I am here for you no matter what comes.".
Is This The End? [CDM Jerry] Thursday June 6th, 2002 12:08:08 PM
Quicker than most can discern, emotions wash over the Noble Races as god after god dies in holy battle!
Then it stops. Is this the end? Are there still Gods to protect the Wold? Has Marteaus defeated the Gods of Wold?
No, there is hope! Three temples remain.
Alemi. Marteaus. Gargul.
The aftershocks begin to subside, leaving behind groaning sound as if the Wold were trying to pull itself apart.
Nonam Friday June 7th, 2002 8:12:42 AM
Nonam feels some relief and chats with Clangden for a moment. Then the god war starts back up with a full fury, and Nonam feels the void.
Remembering how Domi's death affected Qualde, Nonam looks over at Tericus and puts a comforting hand on his shoulder. Trying to give the priest a new focus, the wizard says, "The Dark Lord did this to her, and, with Alemi's help, we will make him pay for it."
Those paying attention might notice that it's the first time Nonam has ever mentioned needing anything from any god.
DMJK Friday June 7th, 2002 8:27:19 AM
The dwarves' enthusiasm for a feast wanes somewhat as the god war plays out. Most stand in silence. A few are crying softly.
Tericus needs to make a will save DC 20 to keep it together.
After a few moments, King Melair II speaks to everyone in the arena. His voice booms, "The wizard speaks truthfully. Marteaus is to blame for all that has happened. This war in the heavens affects us too. The dark things of the earth feel they have license to rampage through the wold wherever they please. The balance of things is upset, but we'll all play a part in setting things right and destroying this Marteaus. But before that, we still have a reason for celebration in the Grand Hall. We have gained new brothers today, and they need a proper welcome. Tonight we celebrate our new brothers, and we celebrate our upcoming victory."
The dwarves don't suddenly become cheery, but they are possessed of a steely resolve to see this thing through and make things right. A few come up to guide the Storm Dragons to the meal.
As the other dwarves file out, Melair comes to check on Tericus, "Alemi's no replacement, lad, but he can offer comfort and strength. Of those few who are left, he best represents those things that your Lady loved." He silently guides Tericus and gets him moving toward the feast.
Tericus d20+12=14 Friday June 7th, 2002 9:06:31 AM
not reacting to anyone's offers of confort and help, Tericus continues to mutter "Shes gone.." as he's guided towards the feast. all of the sudden he throws Meilar off him, yelling "GET AWAY FROM ME!! JUST STAY AWAY!!!" then he runs off towards the nearest cavern(failed will save)
Gareth d20=12 Friday June 7th, 2002 9:36:43 AM
As his friend Tericus runs away he decides to not to follow. "Good King, if you could have him watched, I think that would be best.". He moves on with the others to feast. "So Nonam, talking about gods nowadays are we? Very unlike you to invoke their name in such a way!". :)
Clangden Friday June 7th, 2002 11:21:20 AM
Clangden follows Tericus, but at enough a distance so as not to cramp him.
a single Tear trickles down his face. seeing that only 2 temples remain, he doesn't consider Martues in the ratio.
(Clangden is following Tericus not to comfort him, that will take time. Clangden is following him to keep him out of trouble and to keep him from getting lost)
Addinein Friday June 7th, 2002 11:40:32 AM
Feeling the impact of the loss of the gods, and seeing the reactions all about him. Addinein can only wonder about his sister and his family.
Addinein enjoys the meal with the rest of everyone, but as might be expected he's considerably withdrawn.
Watching Gareth for guidance on Tericus, Addinein watches the concern wash over Gareth's face.
Jus Saturday June 8th, 2002 3:11:31 AM
Jus reorients himself, since he has suddenly appeared back on the stair. He swings around with his swords, looking for an enemy, and sees Addinein holding the anvil. Relaxing, he sheaths his swords.
Sadly, he sees another friend face the loss of their god. Following Tericus and Clangden, Jus wonders whether Qualde ran away from the stress. About to talk with Tericus thought the Dragon Ring, Jus decides it is better to keep silent, afraid Tericus will throw the ring aside if Jus does.
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