Sly Foxx and Luke d20+5=13 d20+5=15 d20+5=10 d20+5=13 Wednesday June 4th, 2003 7:42:32 AM
Sly moves on foot (He like that better than riding) Listening (13) and looking for for anything odd (15). Always keeping in sight of the others.
Luke since leaving has changed, he sniffs around (10). every once in a while he stop and tilts his head and listens (13), then starts sniffing again.
Shiraz d20=19 d20+1=7 d20=6 Wednesday June 4th, 2003 10:55:21 AM
Shiraz listens to Calemus carefully, "Do these Twig blights have a weakness? Do they appear to have a healthy fear of fire? Can we use fire to our advantage here without angering the elves and their city?" Shiraz asks while watching around them, "and what do these twig blights do as they attack?" Spot 19 Search 7 Listen 6.
Trace and Radiant d20+10=29 d20+10=22 Wednesday June 4th, 2003 4:14:50 PM
Trace listens to the suggestions while keeping a look out and waits to see if arrow or blade would be more effective. "Does a stake through the heart kill the vampire. If so does an arrow do the dame damage. I can be somewhat efficent with my bow as well if you think it is needed." Trace keeps a wary eye out while they move deeper into the wood. (spot 29 wilderness lore 22)
(ooc: can you send me a copy of my chacter sheet? It somehow has become corrupted and I have lost half the sheet.)
Peerimus and Yorrick d20=9 d20=9 d20=20 Wednesday June 4th, 2003 7:00:46 PM
As the group continues deeper Peerimus will try and remain vigilant to the wood about the party. [Spot 9+4=13 Wilderness Lore 9+14=23 Know Nature 20+10=30]
Savin Wednesday June 4th, 2003 9:49:46 PM
Savin will keep himself loose and move over to the undead hunter. "Sir Do you need magic weapons to fight these undead? I only have my hands and feet. I can use them effectively but not sure that they will be great against vampires."
Ilsidur Wednesday June 4th, 2003 11:21:50 PM
Ilsidur readies his axe and shield, trying to keep his eyes open for whatever this strange forest might throw in their way. He trusts the undead hunter, and the druid, to lead the party as safely as possible. "For the day, I have asked the gods to gift me with spells that let me identify and combat undead, heal disease, restore lost levels, and slow poison. Hopefully, they will not be necessary, but I fear that they will be."
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] and Vus d20+3=10 d20+3=22 Thursday June 5th, 2003 3:22:34 AM
Keeping his mouth shut, Jurgen decides that the last thing he needed was another lecture about being controlled. The belt made him more powerful. The sole advantage of power is that you can do more good. If Jurgen could help people with this magic, then why would it be a bad thing? There was no grey zone. If Jurgen tried to do good, then there was no fault in that. If Jurgen tried to do bad, or let bad things happen without even attempting to stop them... Then that was when he gave in to corruption. When he no longer cared. If he died in the path of righteousness, then that could be accepted.
[Spot Check - Success if DC 10 or less] [Listen Check - Success if DC 22 or less]
As he thinks, he slowly dons his Mithral Shirt. One of his most expensive items and it was called a shirt. He would have laughed, if he had not felt it would have been dreadfully out of place. It seemed only slightly bulky underneath his flashy robe. In fact, he felt comfortable. Amazingly enough, the armor felt like it was fit with him in mind. Perhaps that was part of the magic. Or perhaps they had just found a Mithral Shirt in his size. Either way...
Ilsidur's talk of preparing spells places a small smile onto Jurgen's face. To only be able to use certain spells. That would be dreadful. Of course, only a few spells would twist themselves around Jurgen's mind. But he didn't have to hold a spellbook, nor did he have to pick and choose among those he knew. Instead, he could let loose a bolt of lightning over and over, even if hadn't planned on fighting that day... Oh well. He had been born with a gift. There was no training required of him.
Vus... Are you nearby? Hey Vus... Jurgen's mind opened itself up to his hopefully nearby companion. The blink dog could take care of himself, but it would be much easier if Jurgen and Vus worked together. Together, they could assure each other's safety. Vus... If you can hear me, get to me as quickly as possible. We left the city. Uh... Someone outta tell you which way to go, if you can't guess. He chuckles and lets Vus find his way.
With a quick flick of his wrist, Jurgen pulls out his dagger. He spins it around his fingers, getting them ready, not to throw and stab, but to perform the complex spell movements that were innately formed by his blood. He couldn't exactly tell what he was doing sometimes, but he knew it was right.
Oh no!! (DM Stephen) d100=56 d6=2 d100=87 d6=5 d100=80 d4=3 d20+15=18 d20+15=26 d20+15=18 d20+15=19 d20+15=24 Thursday June 5th, 2003 2:46:42 PM
Caelmus continues to answer questions. Until he suddenly goes silent and puts his ear up to the wind. He suddenly draws both his swords and starts looking around with quick fluid movements.
(Everyone make Spot and Listen checks!)
Savin d20+8=19 d20+10=20 Thursday June 5th, 2003 4:02:44 PM
Savin sees Caelmus's reaction and he puts himself into a fighting stance and looks around ready to spring into action.
OOC spot 19 listen 20
Peerimus and Yorrick d20=10 d20=13 d20=4 d20=20 Thursday June 5th, 2003 6:01:23 PM
Peerimus halts with the Hunter and stands as still as he is able searching the wood about him. [Spot 10+4=14 Listen 13+4=17]
Yorrick cues off the nervous comotion about him and puts nose to wind and eyes and ears to the wood. Yorricks ears seem to focus in. [Spot 4+7=11 Listen 20+4=24]
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+5=21 d20+5=21 d20+5=17 d20+5=19 Thursday June 5th, 2003 7:30:50 PM
Sly notices the reaction, he himself draws his new sword and stand still looking (spot 21) and listens (listen 21)ready for anything that either moves or does not look right.
Luke is restless and stears into the woods (listen 17 - Spots 19) a low growl emits form the dog.
Ilsidur d20+5=22 d20+5=7 Thursday June 5th, 2003 7:36:04 PM
Ilsidur sees the undead hunter stop and check the wind, and he turns and looks around, as well, trying to see and hear what is going on [OOC: Spot roll of 22, Listen roll of 7]. He summons the flames on the head of his axe, hoping that these twig blights were susceptible to fire.
"Let's move into a circle facing out, so that nothing can get behind us." He moves to put his back to the others, and readies for whatever comes.
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] d20+3=9 d20+3=5 Thursday June 5th, 2003 9:16:16 PM
Jurgen, not hearing or seeing anything, shakes his head nervously. It couldn't be anything bad. Undead didn't really know how to do anything but kill... Did they?
[Spot Check - Success if DC 9 or less] [Listen Check - Success if DC 5 or less]
Regardless, he couldn't see them. Nor could his ears pick up any new noises. It was probably Vus. Vus had found his way back to Jurgen, yuppers.
Hey Vus... Stop making so much noise. If that is you, that is...
Sir Thomas d20=9 d10=2 Thursday June 5th, 2003 11:35:16 PM
Thomas draws his sword and a stake. He holds the stake in his shield hand, ready to be used by his dominant hand at a moment's notice. Thomas prepares himself for the worst.
Sir Thomas d20=15 d20=20 Thursday June 5th, 2003 11:36:56 PM
Ha Ha ... Funny thing ... I forgot my spot and listen rolls ... good thing too because normally I'm not this lucky.
Spot 15 + 2 = 17 Listen 20 + 2 = 22
Sorry
Twig Blights say hi! (DM Stephen) d20+3=23 d6+3=4 d20+10=24 d20+15=21 d20+13=23 d20+13=16 d20+8=11 d6+5=8 d6+5=8 d6+5=11 d6=2 d6=1 d6=5 d6=6 d6=6 d6=5 d6=3 d6=1 d6=5 d6=6 d6=2 d6=3 d6=2 d6=6 d6=3 d20+8=12 d20+8=23 d20+8=22 d6+3=8 d6+3=4 d20+8=21 d20+8=23 d6+3=8 d6+3=5 d20+8=27 d20+8=23 d20+8=22 d6+3=9 d6+3=8 Friday June 6th, 2003 12:55:53 AM
Caelmus says, "I hearr weee have companyy!!" Everyone else, besides Jurgen, Luke and Peerimus, is aware of a sound or some movement in the bushes. The thorny briar seem to come to life and charge out at you.
They stand about 5-ft tall and appear to have thin prickly bodies that resemble a briar bush except for having two arms and legs. They have little beady eyes that glow red, fangs and sharp menacing claws. They catch Jurgen, Peerimus and Sly's dog Luke by complete surprise.
(Everyone is flat-footed during this first round, no dex bonus to AC, but you get your full round of actions. Jurgen, Peerimus and Luke are completely surprised and get only a partial action and are also flat-footed, no dex to AC for the next round. With only a partial action you can either attack/cast if within range or move, but not both. Not exactly the true surprise rules but its hard to do online.)
Two come charging out at Caelmus. One is close enough to attack with its claw. The Blight connects and claws into his arm. Caelmus grits his teeth as he feels the burn of its poison but he fights it off.
Caelmus very swiftly becomes a whirl wind of blades. Caelmus slices into the blight three times. The blight pays for his attack with his life. Caelmus wastes little time reducing it to a pile of twigs.
A twig blight charges Sir Thomas' horse and tries to claw at its neck. (Hit AC 12)
Jurgen is approached by 3 blights. Only two get close enough to attack. (Hit AC 23 and 22. Damage 8 & 4 points. If they hit you must make a Fort save DC 14 vs. Poison or suffer -2 strength for each hit.)
Savin is attacked by two blights. (Hit AC 21 and 23. 8 & 5 points of damage. If they hit, must make a Fort Save DC 14 vs. Poison or suffer -2 strength for each hit.)
Shiraz takes the lion share of the blights in the battle. Five blights rush at Shiraz, but only two get their with their charge attack. (Hit AC 27 and 23. 9 & 8 points of damage. If they hit, must make a Fort Save DC 14 vs. Poison or suffer -2 strength for each hit.)
All the others find themselves without a combatant. Ilsidur feels the magic of his shield grow within him. He feels he can rage if he wishes. Suddenly the shield's grimacing face on the front of the shield suddenly starts to shout at the twig blights. "Plants... you worthless PILES of sticks ... we'll reducing you to KINDLING for our FIRE when we're done!! You're PATHETIC... WORTHLESS and soon to be DEAD DEAD DEAD!!!!"
(Everyone keep those Spot and Listen checks coming :)
Trace and Radiant d20+10=23 d20+10=11 d20+6=10 Friday June 6th, 2003 2:59:52 AM
Trace looks around at the plant life attacking them. (spot 23 wilderness lore 11 listen 10)
Trace cast delay posison (will not be harmed by poision for 7 hours)
Trace uses his free hand and grabs his holy leaf and in elven tounge speaks "delay poison". Trace readies himself to defend and sends Radiant up into the protection of the trees untill called.
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+18=30 d20+13=25 d8+8=11 d8+8=11 d20+5=20 d20+5=25 Friday June 6th, 2003 6:21:09 AM
Since Sly is next or near the horses, he'll attack the blight that's attacing Sir Thomas horse. Sly swing in a down ward stroke (hits AC 30 for 11 hpof damage)and with a up ward stroke (hits AC 25 for 11 hp damages)Sly tries to cut the leg or legs off the blight. Sly is also trying to Listens (20) and spot (25). Sly turns to see who need help the most, Shiraz is the closest, so sly will hepl him next.
Luke barks and get's closer to Yurric, the bear is up on his hind legs, growls and swing his paws.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] d20=11 d20=10 d20=2 d8=2 Friday June 6th, 2003 10:38:12 AM
As the bushes attack, the druid stands there almost stunned. It was one thing to be told about something, to read about and study, but wholely another to actually experiencing it. Peerimus's mind races in multiple directions, from a slight fascinantion with the creatures, to scolding himself for not having realised they were surrounding the group. Trying to gather himself he casts Shillelagh on his club and looks for other incoming intruders. [Spot 11+4=15 Listen 10+4=14] Yorrick brings a thunderous paw at one of the creatures on Jurgen [2+11=13AC dmg 2+8=10]
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 49/66 d20+7=15 d20+7=20 d20+16=18 d10+9=16 d20+14=22 d20+12=20 d20+10=30 d20+10=26 d10+9=13 d10+5=10 d10+9=11 d10+9=15 d20+14=29 d20+9=15 d20=14 d20=15 Friday June 6th, 2003 3:39:12 PM
Shiraz looks around and sees the Twig Blights attack him, fighting off the biting sting of the poison Shiraz unleashes his attack of opportunity on the first Blight striking AC 18 for 16 points. The the taur becomes a whirlwind or swords and armor hitting AC 22 for 13 damage, AC 20 for 10 damage, AC 30 possible crit if these allow crits>AC 26 for the crit doing 26 points of damage. If 1 drops Shiraz will cleave to the next hitting AC 29 for 15 points of damage. Shiraz takes a deep breath and studies his foe while scanning and listening tothe forest around them. Spot 14 Listen 15. "Jurgen!!" Shiraz shouts out,"Are you safe?"
Ilsidur (Raging, effective AC22, effective STR 22, effective CON 20, effective hp 94/94 d20+14=26 d10+7=10 d6=5 d20+9=16 d10+7=14 d6=1 d20+5=6 d20+5=21 Friday June 6th, 2003 8:24:45 PM
Ilsidur allows the rage of the shield to build, and flow through him, hoping he won't have to cast any spells. [OOC: using rage effect from the shield. Stephen, I presume it is as per the lower-level barbarian rage? You will let me know how long it lasts?] Trusting Shiraz to take care of himself, and call if he needs help, Ilsidur moves to attack the twig blights on Jurgen. "Hold on, young man, I'm coming!" he shouts as he moves to the sorcerer's side. He swings his flaming axe at the nearest blight. [OOC: Hit AC26 for 10 hp damage, plus 5 hp fire damage if the blights are affected by fire.] If he only had to move 5' to reach the blight, he will swing again. [OOC: Hit AC 16 for 14 hp damage, plus 1 hp fire damage if susceptible.]
He also keeps his eyes and ears open, but his sight is clearly distracted by the combat. His open ears, however, have a chance to detect something approaching. [OOC: spot roll of 6, listen roll of 21]
DM Stephen: Ilsidur's Rage Saturday June 7th, 2003 1:37:32 AM
Ilsidur's rage: +4 Strength, +4 Constitution.
Your new Strength: 22 (+6) Your new Constitution: 20 (+5)
Your new Fort Save: 12 Your new Will Save: 11 (from a+2 morale bonus)
Your new Base Attack Bonus: +12/+7 melee
Your new AC: 22 Your new Hit points: 94
Rage duration: 8 rounds (3+new Con modifier)
Savin hps ac 20 hps 49 of 62 d20+10=30 d20+10=15 d20+10=26 d20+7=27 d20+7=10 d8+3=10 d8+3=11 Saturday June 7th, 2003 11:21:57 PM
Savin is momentarily taken flatfooted. He feels a quick flash of shame. His master would be so ashamed of him for being caught this way. He takes 2 quick hits and feels the poison flowing through him, but is able to shake it off. He bursts into action, coming around with a spinning wheel kick which he follows up with a front thrust kick. He aims both kicks at one opponent hoping to take him out quickly.
OOC Rolled 30 and 15 for saves, 26 and 27 for hits. 27 was a natural 20 and rolled for critical, but don't think I hit. Damage 21 to one creature
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=16 d20=4 d20=1 d20=16 d10=1 d10=8 d6=5 d6=1 d20=2 d20=4 Sunday June 8th, 2003 10:05:50 PM
The Twig Blight's attack of Pryte-Honos falls short (ac 14) and leaves it exposed to attacks from the dangerous animal and mount.
[OOC: What about attacks of opportunity from last round? Some of us weren't caught "flat footed".]
Thomas brings his magical blade into the underbrush that is his opponent and feels the deep reward of success as he sees, hears, and feels it move through the mass in front of him. [Rolled 16 + 13 + (are we still blessed?) = at least 29; rolled a stellar 1 + 5 = 6 dmg]
As Thomas prepares to make a second swing at the creature, Pryte rears up and makes two quick hoof strikes at the creature Rolled 1 and 16 both + 6 = 7 and 22 to hit; rolled 5 and 1 both + 4 = 9 and 5 dmg]
In an effort to add to the strength of the force behind his attack, Thomas waits until Pryte's falling momentum can add to his effort. (rolled 4 + 8 = 12 to hit; rolled 8 + 5 = 13 dmg)
Thomas then spits at the creature, hoping to draw its attacks to him.
(Rolled 2 and 4 for spot and listen checks ... 4 and 6, respectively ... pretty poor.)
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 18/30] [AC: 22] [Poisoned] d20+5=11 d20+5=13 7d6(4+3+3+6+5+6+3)=30 Monday June 9th, 2003 11:47:19 PM [Fortitude Save - Failure with an 11]
[Fortitude Save - Failure with a 13]
As the Twig Blights' poisons flow through him, Jurgen feels almost too weak to move. His backpack becomes heavy and barely managable. He lets the pain run through him and he explodes with magic at those attacking him.
[Casting - Lightning Bolt - Target: 3 Twig Blights in Front of him - 7d6 damage: 30 to all targets that fail a Reflex save of 18 - All who success Reflex save take 15 points of damage]
Lightning bursts from his fingertips and Jurgen screams out at his attackers. He barely even realizes his dagger drop to the ground as he holds himself up against the onslaught of these beasts.
Timber...!! (DM Stephen) d20+1=6 d6=1 d100=3 d6=5 d100=35 d6=4 d20+5=21 d20=5 d20=9 d20=1 d20=16 d20=19 d20+5=18 d20+5=11 d6=3 d20+5=21 d20+5=10 d20+5=22 d20+5=20 d20+5=11 d20+5=24 d20+5=13 d20+5=14 d20+5=6 d20+5=10 d20+5=12 d20+5=21 d20+5=7 d6=6 d6=3 d6=2 d6=6 d6=4 d6=5 3d6(1+2+4)+5=12 3d6(5+2+4)+5=16 3d6(6+3+5)+5=19 3d6(1+3+1)+5=10 d20+15=30 d20+13=32 d20+13=23 d20+8=15 d8+4=9 d8+4=9 d8+4=9 d8+4=6 d6=2 d8=1 d6=1 d6=1 d6=6 d6=1 d6=1 d6=6 d6=3 d6=4 d4=4 d20+6=22 d20+6=19 d20+6=15 d20+6=13 d20+5=7 d20+5=6 d6=4 d6=4 d6=4 d6=5 d6=6 d20+6=21 d6+3=5 d6+5=7 d6+5=8 d6+5=9 d6+5=11 d6=2 d6=3 d6=3 d6=2 d6=4 d6=2 d6=4 d6=5 d6=1 d6=2 d6=6 d6=1 d6=4 d6=5 d6=6 d6=4 d6=2 d6=5 d6=1 d20+6=15 d20+6=26 d20+6=9 d6+3=9 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 3:20:48 AM
(This will be a cliff notes post. Very late working on Wold stuff.) ------------------- Everyone becomes aware of their attackers by now and feel alert for the battle. (no one is flat footed anymore. twig blights AC is 14)
Trace casts his spell and now he is ready to fight.
Sly chops a Twig Blight to bits. It dies. Thomas' horse is free from attack.
Peerimus casts Shilleigh on his club. Wild magic pulses through the wood. Almost as if was alive. The bear misses a blight with his claw.
Shiraz makes little work of a Blight. Reduced to sticks. (Plants are immune to criticals)
Ilsidur chops into the blight next to Jurgen. Ilsidur's rage burns hotter than his axe. He slams into the blight. The blight catches on fire and starts to dance about. In a paniced frenzy it runs off. (Ilsidur and Jurgen are allowed an attack of opportunity.)
Savin launches a sever blow on the blight, however he doesnt take as much damage as he had thought. The blight springs back to attack. (plants are immune to crits.)
Since the Blight on Thomas' mount was slain by Sly, Thomas focuses on one of the blights surrounding Jurgen. With quick perfectly timed attacks, he stamps the blight into the ground. (dead)
Jurgen strikes back with a strike of lightning. Only one is left. (made ref save 21) The blight avoids most of the damage and continues to fight. However, he looks charred.
Sly notices out of the corner of his eye, to the east. It looks to be a young maiden kneeling on the ground in a clearing about 40-ft away. She holds up her arms as if try to hold off an attack from a Twig Blight that looms over her.
Then all heck breaks loose. To the west, right next to the party's trail a dozen or so Twig Blights are dangling and hopping on a tall trees branches. Some seem to be trying to "pull" on the branches. Then some of you notice that a couple of blights at the base of the tree have clawed a huge chunk of the trunk. Suddenly the tree, slowly at first, comes crashing down on all your positions.
(Reflex 14 to avoid the falling tree. If you fail the save you take 3d6 points of damage. Roll 1d6, if your roll is an odd number you avoid getting pinned down under the tree. Instead you merely fall down. It will take a move-equivalent action to get up and you can make a single attack. If you roll a even number, you are pinned under the tree. If you choose, you can attack only once at -4 and you lose your Dex bonus to AC. OR as a full round action, you can attempt to get free from the tree with a Strength or Escape Artist check DC 19.)
After the tree comes crashing down 7 of the 15 twig blight drop to the ground. 4 of those become pinned. Including the last one on Jurgen. Those pinned wiggle and squirm under the tree. Those down get up, but cant attack. The other 8 charge to attack.
Caelmus with stone cold precision slices into the last blight on him with all 4 blows. The blight falls to the ground in pieces. ----------------- One charges Caelmus, swings and misses.
None on Thomas but he can make an attack of opportunity on one next to Jurgen.
No blight approaches Ilsildur. However a blight on Jurgen is within reach. (aoo, attack of opportunity)
Sly and Luke find themselves with no combatant.
Jurgen is attacked by one blight, but misses.
Three charge Peerimus, two can attack. (Hit AC 15 and 13) Both miss. Yorrick gets a opportunity to attack (ooc.)
Both Twig Blights on Savin fail to see the falling tree and are crushed under its branches. The both still live. (lucky)
(Any attacks on prone blights get a +4 bonus.)
Trace is attacked by one blight. (Hit AC 21 for 5 points of damage. Fort save DC 14 vs. poison or take -2 to Strength)
The 4 blights are still on Shiraz. They also fail to see the tree falling and they all fall down and two are pinned under branches. They all still live. Two get up and attack with a claw. (Hit AC 15 and 26 crit threat, 9 no crit. 9 points of damage. Make Fort save DC 14 vs. Poison or take -2 to strength.)
(Party's Initiative)
Trace(ac 17 46-61hps, poisoned delayed 7hrs.) and Radiant d20+3=6 d20+4=7 3d6(1+6+3)=10 d6=6 d20+8=18 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 4:01:06 AM
(ooc: Stephen, my chacter sheet has become trash, will you send me a copy all I can get our boxes and weird symbols)
Trace sees the tree begin to fall and makes a move to dodge the limbs coming down but cant seem to get moving quick enough. He becomes pinned under the tree and then is attacked by a twig. He know he is poisoned but luckly will not feel it for a while. Trace struggles to push and wiggle his way out ot the downed tree limbs. Trace is pinned and tries to push the limb off of him but fails
(Trace becomes pinned reflex 6 and becomes poisoned failed fort 7 but does not feel the affects for another 7 hours.)
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+5=17 d20+18=33 d20+13=32 d8+8=10 d8+8=16 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 7:41:15 AM
Sly Spots the maiden out of the corner of his eye. To which he steps eastward, missing the fallen tree. "Luke Come!" he tell the dog, Then tell Peerimus and Trace, "Some one is in trouble to the east, I'll try to get there."
Sly will fight his way eastward, Fighting all the way.
OOC: Rolled Reflex 17 (made it), First attack hit Ac 33 - damages 10, second attact Ac 32 - damages 16.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] d20=13 d20=19 d8=1 d20=13 d20=7 d8=1 d20=17 d20=17 d8=4 2d8(1+4)=5 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 10:35:09 AM
The tree comes crashing in [Reflex 13+5=18] and Peerimus steps slightly forward just between two large barnches and it thunders around him barely missing in all directions. As the Blight charges by, Yorrick swings again [Claw 19+11=AC 30 Dmg 1+8=9] clipping the Blight with a claw. The bear then moves quickly back [Reflex 13+6=19] out from under the falling tree. Yorrick rears up to his full height and unleashes his fury upon one of the Blights on Peerimus. [Claw 7+11=AC18 Claw 17+11=AC28 Bite 17+6=AC23 Damages 1+8=9, 4+8=12 and 5+4=9]
Too many Blights are coming in, he thinks to himself. We are in danger of being over run. Peerimus focuses on the good that still dwells even in this place of Mother Wold. "Aid us by lending me your commanding might" [Control Plants: Automatically control normal plants and allows limited language, plant creature Will save DC18 radius 40' centered on caster] to the plant creatures peerimus cries "Stop where you are!"
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 40/66 d20+4=24 d20+7=14 d20+14=16 d20+10=15 d20+12=26 d10+9=16 d10+5=11 d10+9=18 d20+14=16 d10+9=11 d20+14=34 d10+9=17 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 7:10:06 PM
Shiraz nimbly steps out of the way of the falling tree<Nat 20 reflex> and keeps his focus on the blights in front of him. Striking out quickly with both swords the huge taur starts to breath as his swordmasters taught him and hits the blights three times, the heavy steel blade leaving jagged painful gashes in the creatures. Shiraz pivots on his left foot as he turns and cleaves into the next blight and avoids the next blow making sure to put his body between the enemy and his friends. Shiraz steadies himself and launches an attack of opportunity on the same blight he cleaved into leaving another jagged scar. "Serves them right," Shiraz mutters to himself. Shiraz looks down, flexing him forearm encouraging the blood to flow where the blights scratched him, "Marteus spawned poison!"
Savin d20+9=19 d20+10=14 d20+7=15 d8+3=11 d8+3=10 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 9:43:56 PM
OOC Not sure if their was a misunderstanding on my last post. I rolled twice for my normal hits per my normal attacks. One was a possible critical before I found out that plants aren't subject to critical hits. I rolled for a critical and missed but should still have struck my little nasty twice for 21 points of damage.
Savin dives forward and rolls to his feet easily avoiding the crashing tree. He turns and strikes at the two pinned creatures. He attacks the uninjured one twice.
OOC Two attack rolled 14 and 15 but didn't add on any modifies for them being pinned under the tree. Damage 11 and 10
Ilsidur (2nd round raging, pinned, effective AC21, effective hp 82/94) d20+14=28 d10+7=16 d6=6 d20+3=6 d6=2 3d6(5+5+2)=12 d20+6=11 d20+10=15 d10+7=14 d6=2 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 10:58:39 PM
The rage continues to course through Ilsidur's body, and he shouts out an incoherent challenge. He takes a parting swing at the burning twig blight as it runs off, connecting with the flaming blade of his axe. [OOC: attack of opportunity, hit AC28 for 16 hp damage, and a further 6 hp fire damage.]
As the tree comes crashing down, Ilsidur is too slow to avoid it, and a large branch strikes him across the head and shoulders, knocking him to the ground and pinning him. [OOC: Missed reflex save with a 6, took 12 hp damage, and rolled an even number.] He struggles to free himself from the huge branch, but is unable to get free this round. [OOC: Missed the STR check to get free this round.]
[OOC: In the last DM post, you state that Ilsidur gets another attack of opportunity; I presume after his action, and part of the next round. If so, here is the attack. If not, please ignore.] As the twig blight moves by to attack Jurgen, Ilsidur swings from his prone, trapped position, hitting the woody creature with his waraxe. [OOC: Hit AC15 for 14 hp damage, and a further 2 hp fire damage.]
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=20 d20=18 d20=19 d20=16 d20=7 d20=14 d10=10 d10=5 d6=4 d6=2 d20=4 d10=2 d10=5 d20=4 d20=18 Tuesday June 10th, 2003 11:36:40 PM
Quick to react upon seeing a blight turn its back, Thomas lashes out with a very well placed swipe of his sword.
Despite his quick reaction to the blight's poor maneuvering, it is not Thomas' reaction that saves him and Pryte from the falling tree; it is Pryte's reaction that saves the pair. The horse moves quickly to allow the tree to fall where the two were, rather than where the two currently stand.
(Rolled 18 + 6 = 24 Reflex) [OOC: I only rolled one save since Thomas is riding Pryte-Honos.]
Thomas and Pryte continue to work well as a team to create a quickly dissipating group of opponents. Pryte stamps at twig blights flailing under the weight of the tree while Thomas tries to remove the lucky foes while they pick themselves up from the ground.
Thomas Rolled 18 + 13 = 31 to hit; Rolled 5 + 5 = 10 dmg Rolled 19 + 8 = 27 to hit; Rolled 2 + 5 = 7 dmg Rolled cleave feat in case a foe falls, 4 + 13 or 8 (depending on which attack causes the death); Rolled 5 + 5 = 10 dmg
Pryte-Honos Rolled 16 + 6 = 22 to hit; Rolled 4 + 4 = 8 dmg Rolled 7 + 4 = 11 to hit ... missed
Thomas does not see the wave of blights rushing the heroes' position, but he hears them coming along with the warnings of his friends that do see the group. Thomas and Pryte mentally prepare to fight for their lives ... and the lives of his friends.
"Domi's will is the anvil, but I am his hammer. I will strike you down foul creature of this dark forest!"
Jurgen Sturmjager Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 0/30] [AC: 17] [Poisoned] [Unconcious] [Pinned] d20+6=25 d4-1=3 d20+11=12 3d6(6+6+6)=18 d6=4 Wednesday June 11th, 2003 12:30:01 AM
Jurgen, shouting a victory cry at the death of the two twig blights, doesn't let their ends mean his ceasing. Instead, he grabs the dagger which he just dropped to the ground moments ago. Letting it fly from his fingers towards the Twig Blight that turned and ran.
[Ranged Attack Roll - Success if AC 25 or less - 3 Damage]
Suddenly a tree, from seeming nowhere, begins to fall towards Jurgen and attempt to crush him. At the last second, the sorcerer's feet let him slide... right into one of the fallen twig blights. He immediately finds himself connected to the ground. Now he was aimed perfectly in the tree's path. A wild flail of his arms into the air proved nothing, other than to cut them up and bruise them. Without much hope of avoiding the blow, Jurgen cringes.
[Reflex Save - Failure with a 12 - 18 damage recieved Oh... come on. What are the odds of that? 1:216... GAH! - Pinned]
The wood connects directly with his body and he feels himself struggling to stay awake. He could feel the blood seeping along him and knew he didn't have a chance of moving the tree. For a few brief second he tried to roll himself away, only to feel the darkness crawl over his eyes and make the Wold disappear before his eyes.
Gotta love Druids (DM Stephen) d100=30 d100=98 d6=1 d6=3 d20+3=10 d20+3=13 d20+3=17 d20+3=8 d20+3=12 d20+3=9 d20+3=8 d20+3=10 d20+3=17 Wednesday June 11th, 2003 7:55:47 AM
The Children fight the twig blights valiantly. Everyone accept Trace and Jurgen, who are trapped under the tree, were able to finish off a blight. Jurgen is barely awake. (0 hitpoints means disabled, but you're awake. If you take anything more than a partial action, you lose a hitpoint and fall unconscious.) Six blights fall this round.
Peerimus casts his spell, Control Plants. A wave of natural energy flows from Peerimus and rolls over everyone in range. Luckily every last Twig Blight stop their attack. They stand there slightly moaning and weezing. They turn their gaze away from everyone else and focus totally on Peerimus. In sylvan, one blight says, "What have you of us ... what we do?" Peerimus also feels that he has some control over the dying tree that has fallen on his friends. (excellent .. you get a hero point.)
While combat stops back at the fallen tree, Sly and Luke go charging at the twig blight 40 feet away, who is attacking a maiden. When he gets there the blight runs off. The crying maiden instantly gets up and tries to hug Sly. She looks familiar (Make Int check DC12 to remember.)
(The round is over. The remaining Twig Blights stop combat while under Peerimus' control. Party's Initiative)
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+3=21 d20+5=24 Wednesday June 11th, 2003 12:58:51 PM
OOC: Int Check 21 - Luke Wilderness Lore (Sniffs her scent)24.
Sly Running at top speed to help the beautiful maiden, but the blight runs off. *Thats odd, the thing runs away at just one fighter and one female victem??* Sly turns to ask the maiden if she's alright, but the maiden said nothing, She rises and want to hug. As she nears him, Sly put up his sword up on her breast bone, "How do you do? My Lady. Please do not advance one more step, Please!" He yells for the paladen and cleric "Sir Thomas! Ilsidur! A few words here please."
Luke sniffs around the maiden, sniff - sniff.
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 40/66 d20+6=8 d20+6=17 Wednesday June 11th, 2003 1:53:50 PM
Shiraz barely lowers his guard and shouts back over his shoulder, "What in the name of Imods hammer is going on here?" After Peerimus informs him of what has happened Shiraz runs over to the tree sheathing his swords in the process. Shiraz then stradles the trunk of the tree wrapping his gargantuan arms arond the base of the fallen tree and lifts.Straining against the weight of the ancient tree Shiraz grunts as his hands slip of of the trunk, making a second go of it Shiraz manages to at least get a respectable lift and hopefully free his comrades.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] Wednesday June 11th, 2003 4:44:56 PM
To the Blights Peerimus replies in Sylvan, "Hold for now" To everyone else in a loud voice, "I will have limited communications and control of them for several minutes. I'm thinking to learn as much about their master as possible, any other ideas?"
Peerimus looks about and seeing Jurgen he blanches slightly. He moves to the tree and whispers to it as Shiraz struggles with it. "Old man of the wood, we are here to free your bretheren, but evil has caused your fall and pinned one of ours. I know you are sorely wounded, but please lend your remaining strength to allow us to release our trapped friend" [OoC, normal plants can bend branches and such at my request] Yorrick knows about moving trees and rolling logs and attempts to help Shiraz.
Savin Wednesday June 11th, 2003 9:38:25 PM
Savin sees that Peerimus has control of the creatures but then notices the woman. He moves very quicky to get behind her. (Base movement 50') He will attack if she makes any kind of threatening move.
Ilsidur (3rd round raging, pinned, effective AC21, effective hp 82/94) d20+6=18 Wednesday June 11th, 2003 11:10:35 PM
Continuing to rage, Ilsidur struggles to get the tree off of him. However, he can't quite get out from under the branch that is trapping him. [OOC: STR check of 18, not quite enough.] He calls out in answer to Sly, "Young man, I would very much like to come to your aid, but I am still trapped under this thrice-damned tree! Is there some way that I can help you from here? If not, I am going to keep trying to get out!"
"Peerimus, great idea; question away! But first, get this stupid giant weed off me!"
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=7 d20=17 d20=20 Thursday June 12th, 2003 12:23:05 AM
Thomas quickly surveys the scene. He counts the blights, looks to Sly and Jurgen.
Rolled 7 + 2 = 9 Spot Rolled 17 + 2 = 19 Listen
"I am coming my young friend ... you sure have a way with ladies, don't you?"
Thomas then hops from Pryte's back and rushes to Jurgen's side. He touches the young man's shoulder and whispers, "Domi's grace will protect you." He then calls forth the healing magic that Domi allows him to carry in his heart. (Lay on Hands 10 hp)
If necessary, Thomas will lend his strength to lifting the tree.
Rolled 20 + 4 = 24
While lifting, Thomas asks Peerimus, "how long will your interrogation last? Try to make them understand peace while you're at it."
Once things are cleared up, Thomas moves in Sly's direction, all the while critically evaluating what he sees.
[OOC: I have to give Ilsidur credit, he has the calmest and most controlled rage of any person or character in my meager knowledge ... memory ... imagination.]
(DM Stephen - My words exactly LOL!!)
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 21/30] [AC: 22] [Poisoned] 2d8(2+7)+2=11 Thursday June 12th, 2003 2:10:52 AM
Jurgen, feeling faint, holds himself up. It wasn't time to move. If he did, he risked really losing it and passing out. Something like that could mean his life... No. Now was the time to wait. And close his eyes. He was so tired. Strange. He had gotten a wonderful sleep with the elves. Now he just felt like laying there and letting himself seep away.
Just as he begins to do so, he feels a hand touching his shoulder. At first he ignores it, but then lets Domi's magic work through him. With his eyes closed it felt as if Domi himself were touching him. As if the gods wanted him to stay awake. Looking up, at Sir Thomas, he smiles.
While the group tries to remove the tree, Jurgen reaches to his side and pulls out a potion bottle. He downs it quickly and lets more healing magic run into his body.
[Cure Moderate Wounds Potion - 2d8+2: 11]
"Thanks..." He grunts and inhales heavily, resisting to urge waste his energy by insulting the dwarf. He just sounded... silly. Who knows, maybe that's what he was going for.
Trace (49 hps ac 17 poisoned but delayed effects for 7hrs) Radiant(18 hps ) d20+3=19 d20+9=19 d20+14=18 Thursday June 12th, 2003 2:17:04 AM
Trace roars outloud as he pushes the limb and frees himself and scrambles to his feet. He clutches his swords and moves away from the area keeping an eye on the situation at hand. He quickly looks around and looks to Radiant to help spot anything. (Spot 19 Trace Spot 18 Radiant). As he looks around he moves over to help lift the tree off of Ilsidur.
This Sucks!! (DM Stephen) d100=1 d6=4 d100=42 d6=1 not good. d20+23=36 d20+23=43 d20+27=33 d6+15=21 Thursday June 12th, 2003 2:57:59 AM
The only words that Peerimus hears the tree say is, "avenge uss..!" After those words are uttered, the tree, with the help of Peerimus' spell and Shiraz, lifts the branches that pin down the fallen Children. However the tree continues to hold down the twig blights. The branches make crackling and stretching sounds with each movement.
Sly holds his sword up to the chest of the young maiden. She is beautiful, she looks familiar!! Luke looks confused with the scent or the lack thereof. The maiden's smile fades into an expression of surprise. She looks down at Sly's blade pointed so close to her bosom. Steping slightly forward the maiden allows the tip of Sly's blade pierce her breast. A slight black ooze drips forth. She gazes up at Sly with a wicked expression. Then suddenly Sly realizes who she is ....it's the same face on the Darkwood mask .... IT'S SAYRA!!!
The maiden smiles even wider ... you see fangs and she says, "You're not as naive as I thought you were... no matterrr!!" With an infernal hiss, her eyes turn feral and cold. Her skin instantly pales to almost pure white and her face distorts into something foul, grotesque and menacing. With ungodly speed, her hand, that have now turned into claws, swipe at Sly's sword.
(Improved Disarm, No AOO, Hit AC 36. Sly needs to make a normal attack roll with a +4 bonus. Your weapon is a larger catagory than hers. If you dont beat her roll, your weapon is flung to the ground.)
She then reaches for Sly with a grappling attack. Her grip is like a steel vice ... her strength is incredible!! (Improved Grab, No AOO, Hit touch AC 43, honest to God, a natural 20!! Instant success. sorry)
As if hasted, the vampire twists Sly's arm in a very painful and uncomfortable position. Then with masterful control and leverage over Sly, she spins him around and pins him up against her from behind. Sly feels his arm about to break from the unnatural direction that his arm has been held in. Then with her final attack she slams him in the kidney to better subdue him. Through the intensely sharp pain, Sly finds it hard to breathe as he feels his lifes energy being drawn away.
(Hit AC 33 for 21 points of damage. Energy Drain with slam attack. Sly suffers two negative levels.)
The vampire continues to hold Sly from behind, using like a shield (she has 3/4 cover from the front). Her fangs elongated come so very close to Sly's jugular. With a loud growl she bellows, "YOU ..(Savin) THROW OVER THE MASK OR YOUR FRIEND DIES ... PUT IT IN THE SACK!!" She kicks over a worn burlap sack that was laying on the ground.
Savin who is there by now, looks on in horror. She ... It... whatever it was, looked like Sayra. Same build and height as the Sayra he knew from his dreams. Now she is nothing but a nightmarish image of what he used to feel so much peace with at night. How can this be ... the vampire remains alive in the daylight!!
The darkwood mask thobs violently and Savin senses intense feels of sheer terror coming from the mask ... the Sayra he knows!
The twig blights look on calmly. They glance at the vampire and back at Peerimus. Once again in sylvan, "what you have of us?"
In the chaos of the situation, Sir Thomas and Trace notice that Caelmus has disappeared!!
(Sorry, this is a powerful vampire. She has magically enhanced claws, strength and has all the feats that help with disarming and grappling. Vampires are serious business. Party's Initiative)
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 21/30] [AC: 22] [Poisoned] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] d20+8=27 d20+8=24 d20+3=11 d20+3=17 Thursday June 12th, 2003 5:04:14 AM
As the scene begins to unfold, Jurgen takes little notice to Sayra. He wipes himself off and gets up. While doing so he attempts to assure he isn't broken in any way. It all seemed fine. Just a few kinks and those could be taken care of bef-
"I have a better idea..." Jurgen's hand goes to his side as quick as his Koboldian hand will take him. It almost immediately finds itself grasping a small feather token. Memories of the Wold's last age fade into his mind. Of times where everything was at stake, not only a small village or a few souls. It was dire need that helped him perform the magnificent tasks he had... Now it would be sheer will that repeated them.
"Catch!" With the small coin in his hand, Jurgen takes a second to pull back and another to whip it at the vampire dryad.
[Ranged Attack Roll - Weapon: Quall's Feather Token [Tree] - Target: Vampire Sayra - Success if AC 27 or Less]
VUS! GO! FIND SAYRA'S TREE... GO NOW! Jurgen's scream only shows on his face and in the telepathic thoughts of Vus. He see's the figure of his faithful Blink Dog, only for a moment, to disappear into the innate abilities of his kind. Jurgen didn't have time to see the result. There was too much at stake to even risk a second.
A twist of his head, he looks to any in the group who see him. "Holy water!"
"Gargul's not getting you yet, Sly!" Jurgen shouts out, not even making the connection that the beasts that masked itself as Sayra had control of whether Sly lived or died.
[Spot Check - Success if DC 11 or Less]
[Listen Check - Success if DC 17 or Less]
Sly Foxx d20+22=37 d20+3=17 d20-2=0 Thursday June 12th, 2003 7:15:03 AM
Sly almost loses his sword, But as she spins him around and start to suck the energy from him, he will strike with the stake over his right shoulder, trying to make her let go.
OOC: the role of 37 Sly keep his sword, the roles of 17 and 0 are the strikes with the stake in an off hand attack.
Savin AC 21 hps 49/62 d20+8=28 d20+8=26 d20+5=21 d20+3=20 d8+3=8 d8+3=7 d8+3=6 Thursday June 12th, 2003 8:49:13 AM
Savin raises his hands and says, "Let's be reasonable. I will never give you the mask. You will have to steal it from my dead body. I see you like hand to hand combat. So do I...Lets play!"
Savin launches himself into attack using a flurry of blows trying to get the vampire to let Sly go.
OOC Monk ability flurry of blows extra attack but every attack gets -2 Rolled natural 20 on first attack but don't think you can get critical hits on undead. Really wasting my natural 20's :-( rolled 4th 20 in error. If I do get critical hit, add +5 to it to she if I scored. Damage 8,7,6 if all hit.
DM Stephen Thursday June 12th, 2003 5:24:11 PM
(Just to clarify, the vampire is not sucking on Sly ... yet!! She is merely grappling him. Sly will need to make Opposed Grapple checks [strength bonus + base attack bonus + size modifier] each round if he is to try and get free. Or you can make Escape Artist checks if the bonus is higher than a Opposed Grapple check.
Oh and remember you all still have the +2 to hit and +2 saves ... Sayra's spell. Lets just call it Natures Favor, if it should have a name.)
Caelmus (DM Stephen) d20+31=50 d20+17=34 d20+13=29 d20+13=28 d8+25=32 d100=21 d6=3 d8+9=17 d8+9=14 d8+9=10 Thursday June 12th, 2003 5:52:12 PM
Suddenly out of nowhere, the Undead Hunter appears from behind a tree, bow drawn with a glowing arrow with a dire-looking wooden arrowhead. He can be seen mumbling words of power and the arrow glows even brighter. Then like a strike of lightning the arrow flies straight at the vampire, piercing through the back and into the heart!!
(True Strike. Hit AC 50 for 32 points of damage.)
Caelmus smiles with grim satisfaction. The vampire shrills in pain. The arrow sizzles and burns her flesh. A trail of smoke rises but she continues to hold on to Sly with her death grip.
Caelmus looks on in disbelief and shock. That should have slayed any vampire. "That was a direct hit," he says muttering to himself. He quickly fires three quick shots... (Hit AC: 34, 29, 28. For 17, 14, 10 points of damage)
All three shots hit the wretched demon square in the back. She turns her gaze back to Caelmus and hisses something vile sounding. The last three appeared only to annoy her.
(Continue with combat, still party's initiative)
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] Thursday June 12th, 2003 6:00:30 PM
As the tree lifts and frees Ilsidur and Jurgen, Peerimus will thank the tree and assure it that, through him, revenge shall be wrought with great fury. "Ilsidur, now, now let us not direct anger at those who do not deserve it. Besides,' the druid adds with a smile, 'I thought dwarves enjoyed being close to the ground." Peerimus is about to question the Blights, when the danger of the vampire steals his attention and slight mirth. To the Blights he angerly says in Sylvan, though the language is hardly suited for it, "Destroy that vile creature that holds my companion." Pointing to the vampire. Hoping the distance is right, Peerimus then calls to the trees and grass about the vampire to "Entangle her." [the control Plant has a 40' radius and i am hoping the vampire is in that range or a tree can reach her. Reflex DC18]
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) Thursday June 12th, 2003 9:06:00 PM
Ilsidur rises to his feet. He realizes that, for the remainder of this encounter, his wits and spells will be more important than the brute strength that the rage was giving him. He wills the rage off, and immediately feels the magical strength and power leave his body. [OOC: STR -2, DX -2, can't run or charge for the remainder of the encounter.] He shakes off the momentary weakness, and moves 30' towards the vampire and Sly. He calls out, "Savin, get away from her! Think for a second about you being near her!"
DM Stephen Thursday June 12th, 2003 9:16:48 PM
(Ilsidur is fatigued for the same amount of rounds he was raged. I think you were raged for only two rounds, so therefore you are fatigued for only two rounds.)
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 50/66 2d8(2+3)+5=10 Thursday June 12th, 2003 10:45:15 PM
Shiraz quickly quaffs a potion of cure moderate wounds smiling as various scratches and wounds on his face and arms begin to heal. As he hears Savin ask the vampire to be reasonable he chuckles a bit and shakes his head softly. Shiraz then stands to his full height, and grasping the hilts of both swords firmly in his hands,"I am Shiraz and I have sworn no oath to any but my friends, let him go wench and return to whence you came. If not die here, but either way you will do as I wish, now go or face my wrath and those of my friends!"
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=5 d20=19 Thursday June 12th, 2003 11:27:03 PM
As Thomas was walking towards Sly and the vampire, he abruptly stops in his tracks at the turn of events. He sheaths his sword and takes the wooden stake from his shield hand. He moves to a range that will offer him easy striking distance, and to a position that will allow him to offer Savin some protection. Thomas moves without intent to make the situation worse, though it seems that the actions of his friends have already provoked the vampire.
"We'll find your tree vampire. What name shall we carve into it when we make it your headstone? Ilsidur, take your axe and go get that tree!"
Pryte approaches the dwarf and nudges him. He then lowers himself to the ground to allow the cleric easy access to the saddle ... if he should want it. If not, Pryte will go in search on his own.
(Rolled Spot check as afterthought. 19 + ? = ? for Pryte's spot check)
(Rolled Readied Attack in case the vampire moves in Thomas' direction. 5 + 13 = 18 to hit; ? dmg?)
The Quick and Dead!! (DM Stephen) d100=46 d6=2 d100=69 d6=4 d6=3 3d6(4+6+1)=11 d20+5=13 d20+23=32 d20+18=36 d20+16=30 d20+16=33 d20+11=22 d8+24=25 d8+9=10 d8+9=10 d8+9=16 Friday June 13th, 2003 9:20:27 PM
Sly struggles against the vampire Sayra but misses with his attack. The pain is intense. Sly finds it hard in inhale. Her grip is so tight it makes your breathing quite laborious. (take 3 points of subdual damage from suffocation)
Jurgen takes the small feather and thinks about throwing it. (Int check DC 4, to take back you decision. I dont know how you used it before but this token is a feather. You cant throw a feather. It has no weight. It has no range increment for a ranged attack. The book doesnt say you can throw it. My interpretation is that you place it on the ground and a tree springs forth. To do this attack, you will have to be closed with the vampire. I'll let you have another action in your next post.)
Even with Vampire Sayra using Sly as cover (3/4 cover, +7AC), Savin the monk tries to hit her with is unarmed strikes. Several blows come very close to hitting Sly. In fact, one does strike Sly. (Sly takes 6 points of damage) However, Savin solidly hits the vampire right between the eyes. It hit so hard that it would drop most "living" combatants but it didnt seem to do any damage at all.
One odd thing that Sir Thomas notices is that she appeared nervious when Savin approached, even though his attacks had no real affect on her. In fact, her eyes do a double take at his backpack contain the mask in question.
Peerimus orders the plants in to entangle the undead maiden. (vampire grappled, she loses Dex to AC. Reflex save 13, failed.) Grass, vines and other vegetation twist and wrap around her legs. Sly is also entangled. (Sly must make a Opposed Grapple check DC 32 to break her hold [that's base attack bonus + strength bonus], or an Escape Artist check 32 to wiggle free. Then you will have to make a Strength check DC 20 to break free from the entangling plants in order to get away at only half speed.)
The twig blights start to move toward the vampire, as Peerimus commanded them to, but they quickly halt. Then they all turn back to Peerimus and say, "we can't attack the key ... the key to the portal ... the hole to the other place!" The vampire sharpy looks back at Peerimus and almost laughs at his attempts to restrain her. She doesnt seem to be the slightest bit concerned about the entangling plants. Her expression turns more serious as she looks back at Savin.
"PUT THE MASK IN THE BAG NOW OR I SWEAR THIS HALF BREED WILL DIE ... YOU ALL WILL DIE," she bellows at the monk!! With her fangs she barely pierces the skin of Sly's neck. A little trickle of blood begins to flow and she licks it off. She smiles with delight. "You dont want me to hurt your friend dont you .. hmmm, he tastes incredible. Ive grown so tired of pure elven blood. This one tastes slightly different, I just love a new sensation. I may just keep him." She kisses his neck, nuzzles against him and smiles wickedly.
She chuckles at Shiraz's statement and continues to kiss on Sly's neck. Her tongue is cold and gives you a nauseating feeling.
The Vampire Sayra continues to talk to Savin. She starts to mutter softly and you begin to here her words in your mind. You barely hear them at first but then the volume seems to grow ...."put the mask in the bag please, you know you want to please me, you love me ... i love you. im sayra, the real sayra. lets put the mask in the bag and we can leave this place and go to our grove. its soo beautiful there."
Savin feels his mind invaded with these thoughts. Thoughts of love and wanting to be in the grove you saw in your dreams ... so peaceful. (Domination supernatural ability, Will save DC 17 or be dominated by her. If you become dominated you must do what she says.) The mask is vibrating violently. You hear a softer voice saying no ...dont!! Its so confusing, they sound like the same voice.
With another magic arrow ready to fire, Caelmus yells out. "We're a full days journey from the Darkwood Groves, dont send your animals off to their deaths. Savin dont listen to her ... shes tempting you ... look away!!!" Another arrow flies at the vampires back. All four arrows slam into her back. The glowing arrow hits her the hardest. (Hit AC: 36, 30, 33, 22. Damage: 25, 10, 10, 16.) The arrow hits and sizzles and burns in her flesh. Smoke rises off her back and she shrills again in pain. She quickly regains her composure. She gives a quick dreadful glance at the Undead Hunter to let him know that he will die sometime this very night.
Trace still lays there on the ground with the wind knocked out of him.
(Partys Initiative)
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) d20+4=21 d20+10=23 Friday June 13th, 2003 9:53:27 PM
Ilsidur nimbly dances in the 20' remaining to reach Sly and the vampire. [OOC: made the reflex save vs. the entangle spell for this round with a 21.] He calls out, "Peerimus, can you cancel this entangle? Look at that vampire; the way she effortlessly holds Sly pinned. Don't you think that if she wanted to escape those plants, her strength would easily allow her to? The only effect that I can see for this entangle spell is to limit OUR movement."
When he gets to Sly, he reaches out and touches him, saying, "Sly, don't fight me on this. I will get you out of her grasp." Then he casts dimension door, while touching Sly. [OOC: Touch attack of 23 against Sly, if necessary.] He dimensionally shifts both Sly and himself (assuming Sly is in agreement) right beside the Undead Hunter. [OOC: No concentration check made, since Ilsidur is not entangled.] He calls out again, "Savin, get away from her! What do you think that she wants most?"
[OOC: Ceil, the spell description says that after Ilsidur casts the spell, he cannot take another action that turn. But I think that it is still OK for Sly to act, since it was really Ilsidur's action that cast the spell, and Sly was only carried for the ride, and didn't need to carry out an action.]
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 49/66 d20+15=22 d20+15=17 Friday June 13th, 2003 10:53:43 PM
Shiraz rushes up behind Ilsidur, prepared to defend the dwarven cleric, when he reaches out and touches Sly, then disappears. Shiraz doesn't hesitate and quickly strikes out with his dominate hand, hoping to draw the vampire's attention to him and give Savin a chance to flank her. Shiraz focuses all of his attention and rage on the vampiress and misses<Hit AC22 hero point AC 17>. "By all that is holy in Imods name I will have you wench!" Shiraz bellows preparing to get his full attack next round.
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=10 d20=19 d10=10 d10=1 d20=4 Friday June 13th, 2003 11:22:59 PM
Pryte halts in his tracks and moves toward the action ... he will do what he can to help.
Thomas quickly steps between Savin and the Vampire. He lashes out with the stake trying to hit the vampire's heart.
Rolled 10 + 13 + 2 hero point = 25; Rolled 10 + 5 dmg = 15 ... if it was a bastard sword. I guess I don't know what dmg I did.
"Put the mask on YOUR face Savin. She is afraid of Sayra ... She's afraid of you ... She's afraid of that mask."
Rolled a check to see if Thomas can understand that the vampiress is trying to control Savin.
[OOC: If he can,] ... he'll use is second attack to steal the mask from Savin's hand.
[OOC: If not,] ... he'll attack the vampiress with the stake again while invoking Domi's anger against this evil creature. "Domi's grace will wipe you from this existence." His hand glows a faint but detectable glow as it moves toward the vampire. The glow travels into her body as the stake drives deeply into her chest.
Trace (49 hps ac 17 poisoned but delayed effects for 7hrs) Radiant(18 hps ) Saturday June 14th, 2003 1:52:37 AM
Trace mounts Shadow and quickly rides round to flank the vampire. As he does he calls for Radiant. If Savin tries to handover the mask he will have Radiant swoop down and try and steal the mask away(readied action). Trace will also draw his longsword and prepare to charge into the vampire if she attempts to suck on Sly's neck.
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+14=34 d20+10=18 d20+5=24 d4+4=6 2d4(3+4)+4=11 Saturday June 14th, 2003 10:16:32 AM
Sly is breathing hard, but he wiggles out of her grip (make it with a 34), just then Ilsidur touches him and POOF! he is standing next to Caelmus and Ilsidur, Sly will grab his long bow and string Two Shaft (Arrows with out arrow heads), pull back on bow string, aim and shoots at Vampire. "When I receive another hicky, It Will Be With A Woman Of My Choosing" Fires the arrows.
OOC: Made Shafts hits with 18&24 critcal hit, Damages are 6&11.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] Sunday June 15th, 2003 5:45:59 PM
Peerimus considers the dwarfs words, but with Sly now safe, he saw no reason to free the creature. Currently it was contained nicely, the plants would not assault anyone else. If the creature could leave without issue let it prove it. A more pressing matter were the Blights refusal to attack because teh creature was the key to some other worldly portal, which made a peace with the Blights unlikely as the group was here to destroy that key, but he would try. The others for now would have to contend with the creature.
Turning to the Blights, "You say it is the key to the portal. I would like distance and direction to this portal. Is this portal a large tree? We are here in the wood to help another who also wishes to use the portal and do not wish to fight you. We seek the key and portal. Perhaps you came through the Portal and wish to return as well?"
Yorrick stays close to Luke, protecting his own adopted 'little brother'.
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 21/30] [AC: 22(24 against evil) [Poisoned] [Protected from Evil] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] d20+1=7 d20+8=27 d20+6=19 Sunday June 15th, 2003 8:38:41 PM [Intelligence Check - Success with a 7]
Just before he releases his feather token, Jurgen has a quick flash of insight. It's a feather, you idiot. It'll go about a foot and float to the ground. Instead, Jurgen realizes that this vampire had Sly so easily... Maybe there was a way to protect himself, so that he didn't fall into the same trap Sly had.
Vus... Come close to me, and stay close... Then he begins one of his newly learned spells. He was lucky to have 'learned' it. In every fight Jurgen had been in, it had been against evil creatures. Against fowl beings who would give up their souls for power. And this spell, would help to force them away from him.
Suddenly, before his eyes, the vampire tries to take Savin's mind and body over. The entire group needed Savin to be alright... There weren't many options. But he had planned for this. He did have a way out.
Pointing his gloved hand towards the Sayra Vampire and charges. Just before he hits, he lets the glove of storing activate and hucks the garlic covered clothes at the vampire
[Ranged Attack - Target: Sayra Vampire - Hit if AC 27 or less]
Instead of running into his target, Jurgen tries to roll right by her and to safety. It was kind of risky, but he hoped that the garlic would distract her enough to get away.
[Tumble Check - Success if DC 19 or Less]
Savin Hps 49/62 AC21 d20+7=22 Sunday June 15th, 2003 10:25:01 PM
Savin is shocked. He gave this evil being his best shot and he just bounced off! His training hasn't prepared him for a foe that he can't even touch physically. He was even able to battle Tulmult, but he is helpless against this undead foulness.
When the Sayra look alike, again tries to convince him to put the mask in the sack he realizes he might indeed have a weapon. Suddenly he feels the intrusion in his mind. He summons his will to resist it and steps back, reaches into his sack and pulls out the deathmask. "You want this don't you. Why? Why is the mask so important to you. Well if you want it you are going to have to come and get it. Get out of my mind! I will never come to you." Savin then lifts the mask to his face and ties it on.
DM Stephen to Greg Monday June 16th, 2003 1:18:09 AM
(You are correct about the rage. Fatigue lasts the duration of combat.)
Awakening (DM Stephen) d100=46 d100=52 d6=2 d6=1 d10+8=18 d20+7=9 d20+7=12 d20+7=15 d20+18=20 d20+15=33 d20+15=21 d10=10 d20+13=26 Monday June 16th, 2003 3:39:40 AM
Ilsidur ingeniously touches Sly and they both disappear and reappear next to a surprised Undead Hunter (Ilsidur gets 300exp). The vampire is surprised as well. She growls, hisses and looks wildly around. But she quickly returns her attention back to Savin.
Shiraz comes in behind the cleric. After Ilsidur and Sly disappear the vampire becomes wide open. She is no longer concealed by Sly, she is entangled with vegetation and Shiraz's attack sinks deep into her flesh. (dont assume you miss.) Shiraz's blade does maximum damage. The vampires eyes widen in fury. (Reflex DC 18 to avoid entangling)
Sir Thomas plunges the stake into her chest. Arrows, shot into her back from the Undead Hunter have partially pierce the front of her chest. The stake burns inside her black, cold heart. She winces in pain and grabs at the stake. Amazingly she doesnt turn to dust ... like what they all said would happen!!! (Reflex DC 18, to keep from being entangled)
Trace gets up from the ground and mounts his horse. With sword drawn he prepares to charge.
Sly certainly feels better after being teleported away from the beast. However, like Ilsildur, the stress from dimensional travel doesnt allow you to do any other action this round.
Jurgen runs by and chunks a garlic at the vampire. It hits and bounces off her head. She doesnt notice as she tries to pull the stake from her chest.
Savin puts on the mask. The vampire yanks the stake from her chest and casts it aside. Suddenly her eyes widen and an anxious expression fills her face. Teeth nash, biting herself in shock from the sight of the mask. Black oozing blood drips from mouth. The vampire Sayra roars at the others sight. Stringy blood spits forward. It smells foul. The vampire steps back, away from Sayra. She trips backwards from the entanglement.
The vampire bellows,"YOU STAY AWAY FROM ME, WITCH!! THIS IS NO LONGER YOUR GROVE ... ITS MINE ... MINE!!!"
Sayra looks on in horror ... gazing down onto her former self ... her body!! Sayra looks at the others for direction. She doesnt believe her eyes. "By my mother Mitirri!!" Sayra looks completely shocked. "Haahaahaaaa .... Mittirri is DEAD, YOU FOOL!!! YOUR FRIENDS WILL SOON BE DEAD TOOO!! THE AWAKENING WILL HAPPEN ... THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ... YOU'RE WEAK PATHETIC ..." Two more arrows from Caelmus slam into her. "AUUGHGGHHH," the vampire cries in frustration.
Caelmus yells out, "We have to destroy her quickly ... she CAN get away, get her before she turns to mist!!!" Sayra looks up as if looking across the horizon. Realization hits her. "She is like ME!! She cant be destroyed ... she cant leave the Wold. WE cannot pass on from this place. We are anchored here!!!" The vampire lets out a great hisss!!! The undead creature tries to claw further away.
Sayra steps backwards as well. The sight of herself so contorted and maligned is too disturbing for her to look at. Sayra turns toward the group and pleads, "What would you have me do?! She is nothing but a soulless beast... a hollow log ... no goodness, nothing to appeal to."
For the first time the vampire has fear in her eyes. "STAY BACK WITCH!! YOU'RE ALL.. ALREADY DEAD... DEAD!! AUUGGGHHH!!"
Sayra still looks confused. "What do we do? I cant look at her ... there is nothing behind those eyes. She's so unnatural ... she's an abomination .. no spark of life, and yet with my dead body she corrupts the very thing I hold most dear." Then a bit of awareness hits her. "My tree .... you corrupt it too! Its doing all this ... I can feel it. You strike down all those .. people, with ..my hands!!" Savin can feel her fear slowly turn to anger. Sayra glares down at the vampire.
"NO ... STAY AWAY FROM ME ... I'LL DESTROY THE MASK AND THEN WHAT WOULD YOU BE ... WITCH!!"
Sayra suddenly becomes shaken, "I understand what I must do." Savin feels control of his body come back to him. The vampire screams, "NOOOOO!!!!" The wretch begins to change to mist. She is unable to move this round.(she has moved already this turn.)
Savin feels that Sayra has completely left his body and returned to the mask. Your not certain that she could return again if she want to. The empathic tie you once had is severed. (You still have some memories.) ------------------ Back at the Twig Blights, Peerimus recieves an answer. In sylvan, "Yesss.... big tree. One light and dark away. pretty tree. portal tree. thirsty tree ... mother tree."
(party initiative)
Sly Foxx and Luke Monday June 16th, 2003 5:45:17 AM
Sly never felt so weak, all this stuff he wanted to do to her. How he wish he could have cut her head off, but she was too quick. *I'll never be like Sir Thomas* He thinks to himself,*Snap Out of it Sly, Little Brother Need You!*
Sly moves toward Jurden, taking out a potion of cure poison and and a potion of cure moderat wounds(this potion I received from you DM and I don't remember the lvl of it). Kneels next to Jurgen, poping the viles, holds his head while Little Brother drink them, Smiles "Do you think that I would be punish, for saving you life? Because you know we are going to be in trouble again. Drink these and maybe we can get going. See Luke is ready to go."
Luke sniffs the ground trying to pick up a scent.
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 49/66 d10+9=17 d20+4=24 d20+14=25 d20+10=23 d20+12=21 d10+9=14 d10+5=7 d10+9=13 Monday June 16th, 2003 1:36:35 PM
Shiraz looks shocked as his misplaced blade bites into the vampire for 17 points of damage. Shiraz deftly avoids the entangling plants and swings again at the vampire with his right sword striking the vampire solidly for 14 points of damage then quickly striking out two more times hitting for 7 and 13 points of damage. "Peerimus!" Shiraz shouts "is there away to burn the vampire without destroying the forest?"
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] d20=8 d20=1 Monday June 16th, 2003 6:12:59 PM
Peerimus is wrapped in tought by what the Blights have told him, but a bellow from Shiraz is not easily ignored and snaps his attention. "I have no such fire skills, but I can dose a fire if not too large!" Then to the entire group, "The blights have said there are two great trees, one dark and the other light. I believe on sustains Sayra's spirit and the other her body. The Blights also say that one of the tres is a portal and the creature is the Key. Does anyone have further questions? I plan to dismiss them to their own devices." Peerimus will take a quick count of the Blights and then ask, "How along have you been here and how did you arrive?"
Yorrick stays close to Luke with eyes and ears open [Spot 8+7=15 Listen 1+4=5]
Savin Monday June 16th, 2003 9:38:57 PM
Savin pulls off the mask. "Sayra is gone. I think we need to chop down this evil tree. It is substaining the vampire past even its own undead statis. Does anyone know where it is? We need to destroy it fast before the vampire regains its strength."
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) d20+5=13 Monday June 16th, 2003 9:44:25 PM
Ilsidur tries to run into the entangled area, to add his blows to the creature, but this time becomes trapped. [OOC: missed reflex save with 13.] "By Bregor's black beard, Peerimus, get rid of this entangling spell! There is no way that it will stop the vampire now that she is in that gas form. And now I can't reach her, to add my damage. So, please, remove this spell!" He struggles to free himself.
Ilsidur listens to what Peerimus says from the twig blights, and to what the good and evil Sayra say to each other. "Peerimus, I think that you have misunderstood some things here. The twig blights are referring to one tree, that is one full day travel from here (one dark and light mean one day and one night of travel). This tree is what keeps both the good and evil Sayra tied to the Wold. I figure what happened was that the tree was taken over by an evil force for some reason, and because the force couldn't kill her (since then her tree would die), it trapped her in the mask. Meanwhile, the tree, now turned to evil, either spawned the evil Sayra, or she was summoned, or somesuch thing. This tree is now some sort of 'portal'. Jurgen knows all about trees and portals. The tree is also tied into this 'awakening', whatever that is. I believe this now-evil tree spawned the twig blights, which is why they call it the mother tree. I don't know why they refer to it as a 'thirsty' tree, unless it also has some vampiric powers. Maybe that is why it spawned its evil essence as a vampire."
"The vampire seems to be protected somehow from the normal methods of killing vampires: sunlight, stake through the heart, incredible damage from Caelmus' arrows. Likely she gets this protection from her relationship to the tree. I figure we will need to find this tree, and destroy it. That will end the binding that is holding Sayra, permanently destroy the evil Sayra vampire, destroy the twig blights, close this portal, and end the 'awakening', whatever that is. What do you think?"
"Peerimus, is there any way that you could get the twig blights to implant directions to this tree into your mind, or have them teach you the directions?"
Vampire Sayra (DM Stephen) Monday June 16th, 2003 9:47:31 PM
When the vampire begins to turn into mist the arrows all fall out of her body and she instantly becomes untangled. Her wounds appear to close and heal over. All the damage you have caused to her seems to have been undone.
(Mini post, still party initiative)
Sayra (DM Stephen) Monday June 16th, 2003 9:51:53 PM
The deathmask in Savin's hands throbs with energy. She isnt removed from the mask ... only from Savin's mind.
(Keep posting, still partys initiative)
Twig Blights (DM Stephen) Monday June 16th, 2003 10:05:22 PM "mother tree ... the thirsty portal tree is one light and dark away! we thirsty too ... can we have blood now?"
(Still party's initiative)
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 2d8(4+7)+5=16 Monday June 16th, 2003 11:38:42 PM
Shiraz roars is anger as the vampire slips away, "Where is this Marteus blasted tree? How long till we can get there? What direction do we need to go?" Shiraz breathes a bit heavy as the vaporous vampiress floats away and quaffs his last potion of cure moderate.
Vampire in the Mist (DM Stephen) d20+9=24 d20+15=30 d20+23=29 d20+23=33 d20+18=25 d6+15=16 d6+15=21 d6+15=18 d100=21 d100=57 d6=3 d6=6 d100=26 d100=64 d6=4 d6=6 Monday June 16th, 2003 11:56:05 PM
(Clarification: I said the vampire had no more movement this round. The vampire is still on the ground where she was before, but she is turning into mist.) ----------------------------- Caelmus quickly reaches back into his handy haversack (free action). He pulls out a scroll and begins to read. He looks incredibly frustrated. Nothing has been working. He has wasted to very valuable vampire slaying arrows on her and she shakes them off as if they are nothing. Now the vampire was preparing to escape and their was only one last thing he can try.
Caelmus reads the words of power from the scroll and then instantly his hand begins to glow. He runs towards the gaseous vampire. Sweat dripping profusely from his brow. (Reflex save DC 24 to keep from be entangled. Touch attack, hit AC 30. success)
Suddenly a ring of glowing red the vampire at a 10-ft radius. You all see a dome like bubble pop into existence around the vampire and it quickly turns invisible. The vampire springs up from the ground and tries to float away. When she hits the invisible barrier, she can not pass. The vampire Sayra instantly turns solid again and strikes out at the undead hunter.
(vampire strikes. Hit AC 29, 33, 25. All Hits. Damage: 16, 21, 18 points. Caelmus is immune to energy drain.)
The vampires slam attacks knock Caelmus from the glowing ring and he lands on the ground clear from her reach. Vampire Sayra claws at the invisible barrier and can not break through. She is trapped behind the magic barrier.
"Great ...ohhhh, finally something that works. I cast Magic Circle of Protection from Evil. Except I turned the effect inward to act as prison, instead of a shield. It will last for 30 minutes. We need to think of something quick. Ilsidur is on to something. I think there is only one tree too. Sayra's tree! Im willing it never fully died, just like Sayra," pointing at the mask, "and the other, not so pleasant Sayra," Caelmus then points at the vampire.
"Lets go over what we know: Sayra is a dryad who was slain by some kind of vampire. She was spawned into a vampire as well. Since dryad have a symbiotic relationship with their trees, maybe this changing into a vampire affected the tree in some strange way. Awakening ... Awakening?! Peerimus, is there anything about Awakenings in nature that you druids may know about. Sayra was a devout druid for all her life." (Peerimus, Knowledge nature check DC 12)
Caelmus turns to Savin and asks, "Is there anything you can recall about what she told you. How does that mask work and why do you say she is gone? I still see an aura of great magic surrounding the mask."
Looking back at the vampire, who continues to claw at the walls of the dome, Caelmus walks up close its edge and snears at her with bitter hatred. "What did Sayra mean that this vampire was hollow. I know this abomination is cold and souless. I wonder if that is what she meant? Any thoughts?"
(party's initiative. Everyone make skill checks and throw up any question or answer you may have.)
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 30/30] [AC: 22(24 against evil) [Poisoned] [Protected from Evil] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] 2d8(7+5)=12 d20+11=29 d20+1=2 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 1:54:58 AM
Jurgen quickly takes Sly's second potion, but ignores the first. The poison was a minor annoyance, nothing bad enough to stop him from finding a way to destroy this vampire.
[Cure Moderate Wounds - 12 HP gained]
"The tree... Sayra... Vampires. Stupid vampires. Oh no..." Jurgen looks at the mask that Savin is holding and shakes his head. "The vampire is hollow because it might be Sayra. Two parts of her, split up. A dryad is connected ultimately to her tree," he looks to Peerimus with expecting eyes, "right? Well... Maybe this vampire is connected to her tree AND Sayra. In which case, we're dealing with one being. That have been seperated." He sighs and closes his eyes. "What if... What if they need to go back together? That's why the vampire wants the mask destroyed... Because when you put them back together, it'll... do something. I don't know. Something that'll stop the vampire. And probably Sayra."
He points to a tree, in any direction. It didn't really matter. Any tree would do. "We destroy the tree and we won't destroy the vampire. Or Sayra... Well, maybe Sayra. But the vampire is just bound to the area. Not part of the tree. In which case, we'll need one group to get to the tree as fast as possible. Vus can get there faster than anyone else and I could go with him. But I don't even want to guess what would be in store for the two of us. Another option, we all get into my bag of holding and whoever can take us there the quickest goes all out. I could fly us there. Savin could run. I don't know. I need to think." He holds his hands over his eyes and tries to remember anything that Josephine might have told him. A tidbit, anything about dryads or vampires like this.
[Arcane Knowledge Check - Success if DC 29 or less]
[Intelligence Check - Success if DC 2]
"This is frustrating! A portal tree?! A portal into the Realm of Shadow? Do we have to sever some tie?! The tree could be the last connection that Sayra has to the Wold. And maybe it's giving the vampire all these powers. GAH! Find out how to... use the key." He sits on the ground, trying not to scream out. This was getting frustrating. Nothing seemed to make sense. It all seemed random and annoying. Gah! What were they supposed to do?
Trace and Radiant d8+5=12 d20+9=27 d20+4=14 d20+6=24 d20+14=25 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 2:44:44 AM
Trace speaks up when hearing about the vampire being hollow, "If Jurgen and Vus can some how make the sphere go to the tree. But the main thing is that the mask needs to be placed on the vampires face. She insisted that the mask be put in the bag and not just handed to her. I think she is afraid to touch it. When Sayra said that the vampire hollow I think she means to fill the body with her mind and defeat the vampire within. Once that happens Sayra and the tree need to be destroyed or reunited. Nothing else makes sense to me but I have no way of fighting mist and these blights seem to be hanging around. We have put out the fire but I think it could be a blaze again soon." Trace nudges Shadow back over to face the twigs since that is where he will be able to be best suited. Trace retives a clw potion and drinks it down while awaiting what the others think. (gained 12 hps) Trace meanwhile keeps an eye out and listens to the surroundings (spot 27 listen 14) Radiant stays perched listening as well (listen 24 spot 25).
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 3:36:56 AM
Shiraz looks puzzled as the undead hunter reads offof his scroll, "Now that handy," Shiraz says with a smile as Calemus lets teh group know what has happened. "I agree with Trace, and his idea on the mask. I mean if Sayra's essence is in the mask and her body here then the true battle will be in the hollow husk of her body and no matter what we do we are not truely defeating the evil. Maybe what we need to do id get them both to the tree and force the mask onto teh vampire."
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+7=27 d8+5=12 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 7:38:59 AM
Sly sits back on his honches, thinking for a minute, "I have been an undead, fought a village full of zombies and undeads of every kind, But I never heard of a Dryad Vampires. Here is a book the elves gave me, It is intresting maybe it will say something on these vampires or something help full." Sly will get the book and reads (the Arcane Knowledge Rolled a 27) also eating a cookie and a clw potion (gains 12hp) to wash it down with.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] d20=17 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 9:47:32 AM
Peerimus drops his head slightly and mentally dismisses the entangling plants. "My apologies Ilsidur I meant to dismiss them earlier upon the creature's fading to a mist like state, but got too wrapped in what the Blights were saying."
"I also agreee with your assessment, a single tree, a full day and night's walk at Blight speed. I will get direction from them. The Blights thirst for blood and the Mother tree more than likely is some vampiric plant as well. We will need to destroy the Blights. My control will last several more minutes and I suggest we prepare for the fight. What's more is remember one got away and could we getting help or warning the 'Mother tree' of our coming."
[Know Nature 17+10=27] "Awakenings? Yes, I have heard of powerful druids who could bestow intelligence and a spirit-will upon not only what you would call normal flora, but animals as well. In fact, I hope to someday perform the rite with Yorrick."
"I think splitting up by sending you ahead Jurgen to be a shortsighted plan. The tree would not be simply waiting for you to cut or burn it down. It will defend itself."
To the Blights Peerimus says while gesturing, "point in the most direct path to the Mother."
Yorrick moves in closer to Peerimus and sits down as the group talks and his friend mentions the Awakeing rite again.
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=8 d20=20 d20=4 Tuesday June 17th, 2003 1:38:55 PM
[OOC: Sorry, I hadn't realized I missed a post.]
Thomas draws his sword once he implants the stake in the vamire's heart. He is shocked that even Domi's magic does not phase the creature. "We might be in trouble friends."
" I am in full agreement with Ilsidur's assessment of the situation as it possibly occured. I also agree with Shiraz that the mask needs to be forced onto the vampire's face or some other action needs to occur to allow our Sayra to fight the embodied creature. I don't think the vampire will follow us to the tree if that's where she is most vulnerable, but we definately need to get to that tree. I think the mask should be placed on her face here. That should eliminate one enemy and leave us to face the tree next.
"Another possibility depends on the link that the portal creates. Where does the portal go? We might be able to bring Sayra to life like the stag we saw. If she is free to exist in that form in this wold, then she might be able to fight the vampire. One possibility is to send the mask through the portal or send the vampire through the portal. Caelmus, is there a way for us to transport the vampire in her cage or to create more cages as we take her?
"As far as speed, Pryte has hoove of speed that got us to Tumult's lair in lightning speed. He and I could make a mad dash for the tree with Jurgen if the cage will not last and we can transport the vampire and the mask.
"As far as what direction I think we should take, I think our best option is to get that mask on the vampire's face right now."
With the vampire not being a real issue at the moment, and the blights being hungry for blood, Thomas mounts Pryte and the two turn to face the blights.
[OOC: I rolled three skills checks, but I don't know what could possibly be useful. I'll use the last one as a readied action in case the blights make a move for Thomas or any of his friends and he is within range to attack one.]
(DM Stephen - What skills were you useing?)
Vampire (DM Stephen) Tuesday June 17th, 2003 5:00:59 PM "NO noo NO ... KEEP THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!!! NO NOOO!!!" Her eyes are wide with panic. She starts slamming the walls of the magic circle. Sparks fly with every strike. When someone mentions putting the mask on her, a true expression of fear and despiration fills the vampires face.
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) Tuesday June 17th, 2003 10:56:33 PM
Ilsidur says, "So, it appears that we need to 'beard the lion', right? Do we need to put the mask on the vampire, or merely touch her with it? Who has the best chance of stepping into that circle, and grappling the vampire, forcing the mask onto her? I have two spells, one that has a 50/50 chance of defeating the first energy drain attack from her, and the second that will restore any temporary lost levels, so that you can immediately recover from her attack. Or, do we all pile in, aiding the most strongest of us, so that you can beat her in a grapple check, and get the mask on her face?"
"I remember something that she said earlier: that the vampire was corrupting her tree, and that the tree is 'doing all this', whatever all 'this' is. Then the good Sayra said 'I understand what I must do', just before she disappeared into the mask. Savin, did you get any indication what she meant when she said what she must do?"
"Maybe, since the original Sayra was turned into vampire, the good part of her spirit that remained in the tree somehow was placed into the mask. Now, her tree is only tied to the evil part of her spirit, that is now the vampire. Peerimus, could the awakening be talking about the tree? What if the intent is to 'awaken' the now-evil vampire-tree? But I still don't understand the reference to a 'portal'. A portal to where? Where is the portal? The twig blights refer to a portal in reference to the tree, as if the tree were itself the portal. Peerimus, do you think you could get any more hints from the blights, about what is going to be awakened, and why they refer to the tree as a portal tree?"
"Finally, Caelmus, do you need any healing from me?"
Savin Tuesday June 17th, 2003 11:05:01 PM
Savin will walk over to Shiraz and take off his belt of giant strength and hand it to him. "Here take this. I believe that you have the best chance of grappelling with the vampire if you are willing. If you can hold her just for a second, I will place the mask on her. If this doesn't work, we can always try to cut down the tree but for some reason I think this is the way to go. Are you willing? My belt will help you grow even stronger. (+4 to strength.) If we fail though, then at least the vampire will still be contained and we can try something different."
Sir Thomas Wednesday June 18th, 2003 12:45:05 AM
[OOC: Oh we'll say intelligence to try to remember or know anything important to this situation (not likely) and wisdom (to get an indication if the vampire is faking her fear of the mask to get us to do what she wants ... i.e. put the mask on her face) checks. The third is a readied attack. What do you think?]
"I'll go in and fight her. She is more afraid than we are. Does anyone think our tattoos will help us again?"
During the debate, Thomas takes a moment to enter into prayer with Domi and to focus on his tattoo. "Domi, aid the sisters in helping us determine the best course of action. Be our compass. Please help us spread your name and your purpose." It had helped him and the group in the past, but was now strangely silent ... even in the presence of such powerful evil and great indecision. Thomas tries to create a moment of insight as in previous times when the tattoo had been invoked ... whether purposefully or accidentally ...
Thomas is seeking help from their destiny and their greatest power.
Trace and Radiant d20+9=20 d20+9=26 d20+6=20 d20+14=25 d20+6=12 Wednesday June 18th, 2003 1:40:59 AM
Trace continues to keep an eye out for the surrounding area and keep himself between the group and the walking twigs. (spot 20 wilderness lore 26 listen 20) Radiant stays perched and on guard looking over the area as well (spot 25 and listen 12)
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 Wednesday June 18th, 2003 8:39:26 AM
"No thanks Savin, I have my gauntlets and you might need the belt should anything go awry." The taur takes off his backpack and places his two swords beside it carefully, "Thomas," the taur says softly, "This is why I am here let me enter the circle and fight the creature if need be. The group needs you in other ways at the moment." Shiraz takes a moment in silent contemplation and then places his swords in their correct spots, "I fight better knowing that they are there."
Caelmus (DM Stephen) Wednesday June 18th, 2003 9:55:54 AM
"Why wouldnt we just spear her to the ground, and with everyone taking a limb, that beast wouldnt have a chance of fighting off our combined might. Our weapons dont seem to bother her too much anyway. Whatever we do we dont have that much time. And we need to travel a bit further before night fall."
Caelmus pulls a long spear out of a special compartment on his quiver. Must be magical because the spear is much longer than its container.
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] Wednesday June 18th, 2003 2:11:54 PM
Nodding during the conversation Peerimus asks the Blights again while gesturing about himself, "What direction is the quickest to the Portal Tree?" After they respond he will continue, "You mentioned 'Awakening'. Has the Mother been awakened, or is that creature," here he points to the vampire, "trying to do so?" Peerimus will wait for a repsonce if there is one in coming and then ask, "You call it a portal, explain further. Tell me more."
Peerimus has the Blights for another 5 minutes and will continue to press these three questions.
Twig Blights (DM Stephen) Wednesday June 18th, 2003 3:19:32 PM
The twig blights all point down the trail the group had been following as the way to the mother tree. Then one speaks up, "mother tree awake for long time. we help awake the black giant. then we get all blood we can drink. hee hee hee hee!!" They all start chuckling and repeating the words blood and mumbling, "awake black giant," with what is best described as wicked giddiness!!
Another twig blight continues to babble, "black giant not awake yet. mother want mask destroyed, can we destroy it now so we can get blood? you have blood, can we have some? we like blood ... fresh blood. hmmm bear have lots of blood. can we have bear? the big one with two big sharp branches coming out of his head has lots of warm blood. the key had tasted the short one already ... we cant have him......"
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday June 18th, 2003 8:18:44 PM
Sly closes the book, "Hey! you guys! Do you need my help?" Sly rubs his neck, "I do have an intrest in getting even with her."
Luke stands by the bear and barks st the Vampire.
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) d20+10=15 Wednesday June 18th, 2003 10:04:24 PM
Ilsidur moves up beside Shiraz, looks up at the minotaur, and says, "I will enter the circle with you, and help you hold her down. I suggest the rest of you, except Savin, do the same. Once she is grappled and pinned, then Savin can put the mask on her." [OOC: Ilsidur plans to 'aid another', which means that he needs to hit AC10, which he did with a 15. If he is threatening the vampire at the same time that Shiraz is threatening, then Shiraz gets to add a +2 circumstance bonus to his grapple attack.] He casts negative energy protection on Shiraz, and waits for the minotaur to lead the attack. [OOC: the spell means that there is a chance that the vampire's energy drain may not work.]
Savin Wednesday June 18th, 2003 10:06:26 PM
Savin raises the mask in both hands and says, "OK lets rush her then, spear her, throw her down whatever, but lets go. I'm not sure if this is gonna kill Sayra or free her spirit but I want to get it over with."
When the others pin the vampire he will first try to just touch her to get a reaction. If nothing happens then he will try to cover her face with the mask.
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20+11=27 d20+6=23 Wednesday June 18th, 2003 10:59:16 PM
Shiraz takes a deep breath then as the others align themselves behind him he rushes into the circle. As the taur enter the circle Shiraz spreads both of his arms outward and attempts to close off most of the circle so the vampiress cant get past him and attempts to grapple with her,<Hitting AC 27/29 with Ilsidur's aid>, Shiraz attempts to wrap the vampiress in a gigantic bear hug and hold her tight, <strength check DC 23>.
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=8 Wednesday June 18th, 2003 11:16:03 PM
Rolled 8 + 13 = 21 to hit
Thomas stands at the edge of the energy barrier on the opposite side as Shiraz ... or possibly at a 90 degree position. He prepares to help subdue the vampire if the opportunity presents itself. He will allow Shiraz the opportunity to do this on his own, but if it looks as though he is having trouble Thomas will attempt to grab a leg or an arm or whatever is available.
"Savin ... be quick!"
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 30/30] [AC: 22(24 against evil) [Poisoned] [Protected from Evil] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] Thursday June 19th, 2003 12:24:17 AM
While the group holds the vampire, Jurgen takes a safer approach. Instead of standing where the evil creature could get him, he is a good five feet back. It was unlikely she would go for him anyway. If almost a dozen people were trying to hurt him, he'd forget about the one just standing here. And that would be the reason he would be useful.
"A little trick, to blow you away. For good..." Last time he'd grabbed a feather token, he'd almost done a very stupid thing. Now he had an idea. If it turned out the mask made her stronger... She'd be dead, again, in a good matter of seconds. His feather token may not be able to fly, but he could jam it into her mouth. Yes... That would be exciting. Very much so.
Masking the Pain (DM Stephen) d20+4=11 d100=60 d20=19 d100=24 d100=61 d6=3 d6=1 d100=88 d100=41 d6=4 d6=6 d100=49 d100=59 d6=5 d6=4 d100=99 d100=82 d6=2 d6=3 Thursday June 19th, 2003 9:52:59 PM
Sly looks though the book and it is nothing but history of the elven people, elven folk lore, and information on the various towns and villages of Dremoria. (it adds ranks to the skill, Knowledge (Local: Dremoria))
Everyone gathers around the excited vampire. She looks like a crazied caged animal. She scurries low to the ground. Hissing and growling wildly at each of you. As the mask gets closer the more choked with fright she becomes. She shrills and shrieks. The sound is piercing to all your ear drums.
Caelmus has a idea that could help in the grappling attempt. He casts a spell on the large minotaur. (Caelmus casts Invisiblity to Undead, Will save DC 15. Vampire Will save DC 11. fail) Before the vampires eyes, to her horror, the large minotaur goes invisible. However everyone else can see the minotaur just fine. She panics even more!!
Suddenly, Shiraz attacks and the others rush in to assist. Jurgen stands by with a feather token. Savin holds the mask.
Paniced and enraged, as soon as she feels Shiraz's touch she lashes out. (Full concealment, 50% chance to hit. She rolls a 60. Failed. If she was successful the grapple would have failed instantly.) Her attack of opportunity fails and the grapple is hits successfully.
(Shiraz's grapple check is: +7[base attack bonus], +6[Strength modifier], +4[size modifier], +8[circumstance bonus from multiple grapplers], +17[d20] = 42. Vampires grapple check is: +8[base attack bonus], +10[strength modifier], +19[d20] = 37. Shiraz and company WIN!!!) (Wade, I took the 17 from your strength check you rolled. As you can see, a grapple check is more than just strength.)
Shiraz and the others wrap her up in a near impossible hold to break. She squirms and yanks at you all, still screaming to high heaven. She is incredibly strong!!! You all feel the force of her power straining against yours. You all know now what it was like for Sly when he was held. It takes 5 of you to hold her down as Savin approaches with the mask. By this time you all think your ears are about to start bleeding if she screamed any louder. Then SNAP!!!! the mask slaps down on the vampires face with a force that surprises Savin. Almost like a magnet against steel!! A pulse of energy ripples outward like a wave. (Each of you need to make a Strength check DC 20 to maintain your hold.) Those who arent thrown back notice her body convulsing and jerking about from the battle that now rages on within the vampire. Those who still have a hold dont feel her fighting against you anymore. Now you only struggle to maintain your hold as the body shakes uncontrolably.
The mask almost seems to merge with the face. Nothing like any of the times when Savin doned the mask. After what seems to be minutes, but was only about 30 seconds, the body of the vampire begins to calm and it falls limp to the ground ... unmoving!
(Party's Initiative)
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) d20+3=18 d20+12=14 Thursday June 19th, 2003 10:30:24 PM
Ilsidur grabs a leg and holds on, as Shiraz and the others work to entangle the vampire. He watches in amazement, and with some trepidation as Savin attaches the mask to the vampire's face. Suddenly, he feels the leg slip from his grasp [OOC: missed STR check with 18], and he rolls back away (about 5'-10') from the thrashing vampire. He watches as the vampire stops moving. The cleric gets up, and approaches the still form. He bends over to examine the now unmoving body, trying to see if there is any sign of life. [OOC: Really awful healing check of 14.]
Savin Thursday June 19th, 2003 10:51:34 PM
After Savin places the mask he will step back and watch. When the vampire finally settles down, he will ask the undead hunter if he should remove it.
Trace and Radiant d20+9=27 d20+9=14 d20+6=17 d20+14=32 Friday June 20th, 2003 2:08:15 AM
Trace stands in pure amazement as he watches back and forth between the twigs and the vampire and the actions taken. Unsure of what to do Trace continues to keep a look out and keeps Shadow between the twigs and his friends. (spot 27 nature knowlage 14 listen 17) Radiant still keeps a wary eye about as well (spot 32).
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20+6=23 Friday June 20th, 2003 2:28:41 AM
Shiraz manages to hold on to the vampiress throughout all of the shaking and twitching, almost afraid to let go the huge taur looks over at Ilsidur and then Savin,"What now? Can I let her go?" Shiraz will lay flat using his size and strength hold her down until he gets an answer.
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+4=23 Friday June 20th, 2003 7:09:29 AM
Sly grabs an arm and put all his weight on that arm, But she tosses him about(up, down, sideways and in circles) a few times. When she's finaly no danger to them, Sly let's go and is flung next to Jurgen. "Well! (puff - puff) how do you feel (puff - puff) Little Brother?"
Sly will sit up and call Luke to him. "Come here Luke."
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 30/30] [AC: 22(24 against evil) [Poisoned] [Protected from Evil] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] Friday June 20th, 2003 2:02:07 PM
Jurgen offers his free hand to Sly, in an attempt to get him up. He didn't trust whatever was going on. They would probably have to kill it anyway... It might even fake that it was Sayra. How would the know? They couldn't... Not for sure. But would they go that far? Would they kill what they didn't know? Jurgen... would. Sayra knew what had to happen. She went into this wanting nothing more to die.
"She deserves a second chance though..." He takes a deep breath and continues watching Shiraz and the vampire. "Not yet, Shiraz... Not until we all give the word. She's still a vampire. And vampires can control minds, remember... So if one of us says go, then we could be under the influence of her trickery."
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) Friday June 20th, 2003 10:53:16 PM
"Jurgen, I have a spell that will detect undead, that I can use if we are still uncertain about the lady in the mask."
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=11 Saturday June 21st, 2003 6:14:04 PM
Thomas is flung from the convlusing body of the vampire. He uses the momentum of the toss to roll to his feet. When the body stops moving, and it is only Sly and Shiraz on the body, he jumps back on to the arm/leg he was holding. Though it seems rather silly to hold so tightly to a limp and seemingly dead leg, Thomas knows that if she wakes as a vampire still the group will need him to have such a tight hold.'
[OOC: Can you say overkill?]
"I can also detect evil fairly easily and with a degree of accuracy ... Sayra will not present as evil in the eyes of Domi."
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] d20=7 Sunday June 22nd, 2003 12:02:57 PM
Peerimus is thrown clear when the mask touches the vampire. He quickly rolls up and prepares to go back in if assistance is needed. Seeing the creature laying there he turns his attention back to the Blights. "There are 8 of them not trapped by the tree. When we attack my control will be broken. Whatever you're going to do to assure Sayra is not eveil or a vampire or whatever. Please do it quickly, as it is my control will only last another few minutes."
Sayra or no Sayra, thats the question. (DM Stephen) Monday June 23rd, 2003 12:14:26 AM
The "creatures" eyes open and she looks around. She says, "Savin, would you prefer the company of the vampire over me. I suggest the mask stays where its at." She stares up at Shiraz after realizing she is held in his mighty grip. "Shiraz, you can let me go now. I am not a harm to any of you anymore."
The mask looks fused onto the head. The eyelids work, the mouth moves with her words more fluidly than before. It almost look alive.
"I can assure you all, I am Sayra, the one from the mask. The soul of this wretched beast, which was once my mortal body in life."
Ilsidur, with his spell, still detects that Sayra is undead, but its a confusing aura. While negative energy is present, there is also another kind mixed with it.
Sir Thomas' detection of evil is also confusing. There is evil present but it seems supressed, lying dormant under the surface.
Sayra turns to Jurgen. "It was a good thing you never dropped that feather token. Thats the one that creates a tree right? Dear Jurgen, this vampire was once me, a dryad. We dryad can travel through trees over great distances. If you had dropped the feather token on her she would have simply merged with it and transported away from here. You almost let her go!!"
She continues to plead her case. "I can assure you all that I am Sayra from the mask. When you placed me on the vampire, I took control of her. Now I understand completely what evil we face and what they hoped to accomplish. By the gods, they wished to awaken it ... the great tree of Burnt Eldor!!!!"
Peerimus notices the Twig Blights acting somewhat nervous and twitchy. They dont like what just happened.
(Party's Initiative)
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20=18 Monday June 23rd, 2003 8:37:16 AM
Shiraz looks over at Sir Thomas and Ilsidur, "Well is she the real thing?" Shiraz listens to the words she says and relaxes sitting up slightly so as to not squish her but remaining ready to pin her instantly again. "Sayra, forgive me but until we are sure I can not give you anymore room than I have and any uncertain moves will be uncomfortable for you."
Sly Foxx and Luke Monday June 23rd, 2003 9:35:47 AM
As Sly is petting Luke, he tell Jurgen, "Wow! that was close, But you did the right thing." Then what Sayra said HIT! him. "What this? They wish to awaken the great Tree of Burnt Eldor?? Why?? That Tree is not Evil? or is it?" Sly keeps petting Luke, "What do you think Luke?"
Trace and Radiant d20+9=27 d20+9=29 d20+14=22 Monday June 23rd, 2003 1:04:15 PM
Trace is frustrated, "As much as I would like to trust her, I dont. Is there some sort of magic bond we can put on her while we travel to the tree? Trace twirls his sword around while circling around the twigs. Shadow somehow sincing the coming battle begins to stamp and snort. Trace keeps a wary eye about for any danger (spot 27 knowlage nature 29) Radiant also has his eyes trained on the area (spot 22)
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire Shillelagh] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51] Monday June 23rd, 2003 1:51:03 PM
"What concerns me is how long can Sayra maintain her apparent control?" Turning to Sayra Peerimus bows his head and claps his hands before him, "A blessing to speak with you child of the wood. Do you know how and who plans to awaken Burnt Eldor?"
Savin Monday June 23rd, 2003 4:30:28 PM
"I agree with Peerimus. I think that Sayra has control. Either way, if the vampire wanted to get away, then it could go to mist form and escape. Let us find this tree and destroy the gateway quickly. Sayra might not be able to remain in control for long. We must hurry."
Jurgen Sturmjager [Koboldian] [HP: 30/30] [AC: 22 [Poisoned] and Vus [HP: 22/22] [AC: 20] Monday June 23rd, 2003 10:08:54 PM
"If this really is Sayra, then I apoligize for asking this... But if it isn't, then we can allow some rudeness. Why don't we just keep her trapped and head to the tree? That way, worse comes to worse, we've either got a lying vampire or a slightly irritated dryad... Just my thoughts though." Jurgen shrugs, letting the group decide as apposed to him.
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 Monday June 23rd, 2003 11:34:10 PM
Still holding tightly to her leg Thomas adds his two cents, "I sense evil, but it seems ... it seems to be submerged. It is a very odd sensation, and one with which I am completely unfamiliar. This being the case, I believe this is Sayra, but for safety's sake, Sayra, can you please verify with Savin something that maybe the two of you shared that the vampire would not know? Maybe your discussion at the dinner table, or a memory from your undead experiences. Just a thought. Personally, I think we gain nothing by keeping her trapped here. We can't possibly travel faster than she can 'teleport' through the trees, so we may as well trust her or try harder to kill her ... but I say trust her.
"On another note. Sayra, another way you might win our trust is to stop being vague. What is the great tree of Burnt Eldor? Where is it? What does this mean? How were 'they' going to awaken it? Who exactly are 'they'? How do we prevent 'them' from succeeding? What evil do we face? What's the fastest and easiest way to kill or destroy it? Can you help us by slowing or curing poison? Can you call of the twig blights or are we in for a fight? What's my middle name? [OOC: ok, so that last one was a joke.]"
Thomas, now feeling like an all-too-curious halfling child, shuts up and listens while maintaining his grip on Sayra's leg until the group agrees that she's not a menace to them ... at least, not at the moment.
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) Tuesday June 24th, 2003 1:01:30 AM
Ilsidur looks up from examining Sayra, and says, "I believe that, right now, the good Sayra is in control. How long she will stay that way is anyone's guess. I am fairly sure that the evil Sayra is not destroyed, merely trapped in the same body."
Then he moves over to Sly and asks, "I saw you get hit by the vampire. Did she drain you of any of your lifeforce? I have a spell that will return you lifeforce to you. If you don't accept the spell, there is a serious chance that the drain will become permanent."
Ilsidur waits to hear how the dryad responds to Sir Thomas' interrogation. "Peerimus, I suggest you send those twig blights in the opposite direction from us, and we hurry as fast as possible to this Burnt Eldor tree. We can get filled in by Sayra on the way. Or do we need to destroy these twig creatures before we leave?"
The Root of all Evil (DM Stephen) d100=37 d6=3 d100=88 d6=4 d100=64 d6=6 d100=88 d6=5 Tuesday June 24th, 2003 2:21:18 AM
Sayra seems shocked that you all forget so quickly. "My dear adventurers, you slept in the great Burnt Eldor tree just two nights ago! Don't you remember the village of Burnt Eldor. The elves and the feast we had? Dont you remember my beloved Methos?" She has a very perplexed expression on her face.
"Is the evil affecting your minds? Oh my we are in worse trouble than I thought!" Her eyes wander about trying to search for an explanation for the group. "Our mission is quite clear, we must destroy my tree, in my grove .... and I with it! You must destroy me and my tree together. I am the key ... a key can open a door ... a key can lock one too!!"
"The evil is trying to spread across the lands of Dremoria to increase its own power and influence. If they can break through the wards surrounding Burnt Eldor and perform the Awakening, that Peerimus spoke of, then they gain a new unstopable weapon in their army. Yesss ... the neutrality of nature is effected by those who occupy it. If goodness is allowed to flurrish then so does the forest and the wildlife within. If evil corrupts nature the worst of nature manifests itself and strangles life .... choking out life like an entangling vine. That's it ... that's it!! I understand, its possible for plants to be undead too. My tree, in my grove, is .... undead like me! It is awakened by evil ... I can feel it!!"
She throws her hands out and points forcefully at the Twig Blights. "Those curses of nature are the fruit of my tree. Cant you see ... they are infused with the souls of the dead. I can see them. My tree .... brings them here from the Shadow realm and grows them in its branches. They do my trees bidding. My tree feeds on ....BLOOD!! Its roots tap into the Woldsblood ... oh my goddess, I beginning to understand everything now. The vampires thoughts are mine to remember ... ohhh the horror!!!"
Sayra screams in horror and shock as she begins to remember all the victims cleaved by her own dead hands. Tears stream down her face. You all can only imagine what horrors she's unable to close her minds eye to. It is apparent that the vampire sayra has had a busy career.
Caelmus also walks over to Sly. Yes, you have been touched by the vampire energy draining attacks. If you dont allow your cleric to perform the rites, the life you lost will be permanent.
The twig blights begin to appear frightened at what has happened to the vampire.
(Party Initiative)
Sly Foxx and Luke Tuesday June 24th, 2003 5:26:49 AM
"Yes! She bit me on the neck (Showing the bite mark to Ilsidur and Caelmus), then she lick my blood. I'm honored that you will perform the right of Lifeforce." Sly Kneel in frount of Ilsidur, "She was so quick and so strong, that I did not have the chance to cleave her head off, and my sword had a spell in it just for her." Sly still hugs Luke, but is eye to eye with Ilsidur.
But on second though, with out moving an inch tell Sir Thomas the answer to his question, "Sir Thomas, you middle name is Eluwishis, Sir."(it's a joke Clay)
Peerimus and Yorrick Tuesday June 24th, 2003 8:51:02 AM
Peerimus looks on at teh unfolding drama before him and the effects of that drama upon the dryad. His eyes mist over and he takes a knee at her head stroking her hair softly. Peerimus speaks softly to her, "It will be alright. I apologize for my companions. OF course they remember the village, but I'm sure they simply did not realize that the village of Burnt Eldor and the Tree of Burnt Eldor are one in the same."
Looking at Sir Thomas and Shiraz with eyes full of sadness and pity, "Let go of her please." and then looking up to Ilsidur, "We must destroy the Blights. Then we will go."
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 Tuesday June 24th, 2003 9:06:12 AM
Shiraz quickly bounds up and away from the prone Sayra and offers her his hand to help her up from the ground, "A thousand pardons my lady for trampling your body so rudely. Since we must dispatch these blights before we move on can you help us? And if not you might want to turn your back. Shiraz walks towards the first blight and draws his swords stopping five foot from teh creature, "Ok we start with this one," Shiraz says bluntly preparing to chop this tree down.
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=12 d10=7 Tuesday June 24th, 2003 11:25:15 PM
In response to Sayra's answer Thomas responds with a very dumbstruck, "oh." He then releases his grip from Sayra and lets Shiraz help her from the ground. "I too am sorry ... on many levels." He bows to her.
He then turns to face the blights and draws his sword. Thomas speaks as he approaches a different blight than Shiraz. On his way over he speaks, "I think we should make this quick then. Sayra, how do you propose we kill the great tree of Burnt Eldor? I have an axe, but that was a big tree. Besides, I don't think the elves are just going to let us chop it down ... even if that will work. Direct us and we will do as we are told."
Thomas stops just short of the blight he approaches and prepares himself for battle.
[Rolled attack, just in case I have any moves left this round. 12 + 13 = 25 to hit; rolled 7 + 5 = 12 dmg]
Oh yeah Tuesday June 24th, 2003 11:26:11 PM
Pryte moves in to enter combat beside Thomas. This should offer a flanking option in the future ... I hope.
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78, effective STR 16, DX 10, can't run or charge) Tuesday June 24th, 2003 11:29:43 PM
Ilsidur moves over to Sly, and casts restoration on the half-elf. [OOC: Restores all negative levels due to the vampire's drain, and also restores any temporary ability point loss.] He says, "I don't understand. Is awakening always an evil act? I didn't realize that it was. Is the act of awakening any tree evil? Why would it be so terrible for the Burnt Eldor tree to be awakened? Would the awakened tree automatically be evil? That is why I didn't immediately understand your reference to the awakening being such an evil act."
"Peerimus, certainly there is an easier way to defeat these creatures without us having to chop them into kindling. I believe that they may be undead. [OOC: Stephen, did Ilsidur's detect undead show the twig blights to be undead?] If so, can you get them to group together, so that I can try to destroy them using the power of the Gods of the Wold? [OOC: Use a turning check, if Stephen posts that they did detect as undead.]
Savin Tuesday June 24th, 2003 11:39:09 PM
Savin steps up to Sayra and asks, "Dearest Sayra, I am confused. Are you saying that we have to destroy your tree. Is your tree the burnt eldar in the village or another? I thought your grove was still further on. How do you suggest we destroy your tree? I am sure it is huge. We aren't equipped with axes and I am sure it will have protectors. Is their a quick way to take it down?"
Info to know (DM Stephen) d100=51 d6=6 d100=59 d6=5 d100=23 d6=5 Wednesday June 25th, 2003 1:35:10 AM
Sayra calmly closes her eyes and takes her first breath of air in over a hundred years. She puts a strangle hold on the horrific images from memories of the vampires existence. She is calm now and she realizes there is much still to explain.
"My dear friends, we dont want to destroy the great tree of Burnt Eldor. That is not our goal. By defeating this evil, we allow: myself to die and pass on to the Lands of Rest, to spare the lives of the elves who live all around Dremoria (Including the kind elves of Burnt Eldor), and close this portal to the Shadow Realm that is transmuting souls of the dead into living unnatural blighting plants. The evil corrupts nature, bringing out the worst nature has to offer: death, disease, poison, choking vines, briars, and the like."
"My tree is the tree from the darkwood groves of Deep Londo." She points in the direction down the trail. "It is the portal, it is the source of this evil. It was corrupted when I was slain by a vampire. My tree mutated into a horrid undead plant with the dreadful ability to soak up souls from the Shadow realm. These souls are infused into seed pods that drop from the tree and grow into these Twig Blights." Pointing in the opposite direction, "Burnt Eldor is in the other direction. It is where we just came from. We feasted and spent the night there. We do not wish to harm that tree, as if we could harm such a collosal tree!"
"The druids possess the ability to Awaken trees and animals. The druidic rite of Awakening isnt an evil act, but the one doing the Awakening gives a bit of his essence to the tree or animal in the ritual. My tree was awakened by evil in a different way. Remembering back to the moment of my death, I was running to my tree ... to merge with it, to escape the vampire. He caught me just before I could get to it. His arms were wrapped around me. I couldnt merge, and as he pressed me up against my tree he sucked my life away. Thats when it happened. Over time my body, the sarya vampire, and my tree have gorged on the life in the forest. They made gluttens of themselves. The local forest was no longer good enough. They thirsted for more blood, and the more blood they consumed the more powerful they became. My tree learned to spawn Twig Blights and control the dead plants that quickly accumulated around them. The elves stepped in their way. Now my tree wishes to take over it all. If they ever get to the Great Burnt Eldor tree and successfully awaken it, it too will become evil. The great Burnt Eldor will be the tool of the evil and become its pawn. Can you all imagine that collosal tree walking around the forests laying waste of all the elven villages. That tree is taller than any Cloud giant, can you imagine its power ... can you imagine the destruction that tree could cause if made into the puppet of this evil!"
"Like a parasite, my tree will feed and feed and feed, sucking the life and moving to next forest and the next. If its not stopped now, it will grow too powerful for anyone to ever stop."
Turning to Savin, "Like i said before, the way we can purge this evil is to destroy us, my tree and I, together. I think? Pierce both our hearts at the same time. That, I think, is the way we turn the key on this lock. Getting close to my tree will be the hard part. I believe he has turned the forest against us. And the closer we get to the center, the greater his control over the plants around him. I hope he hasnt gotten too strong for us!!"
With Ilsidur's Restoration spell, Sly feel his lifes energy surging back into him. (Ceil, you get your two negative levels back :)
Ilsidur can also feel his own fatigue fade. The combat has been over for several minutes. You do not detect that the Twig Blights are undead. However their long fangs certainly look vampiric in nature. Not to mention their thrist for blood. (You get the Rage ability only once day, like a 1st level Barbarian.)
After Sir Thomas attacks the Twig Blights, they all run off into the woods. The one Thomas hit limps away at half speed. Shiraz can get an attack of opportunity.
(Party's Initiative)
Trace and Radiant d20+9=26 d20+9=26 d20+14=32 Wednesday June 25th, 2003 2:00:27 AM
Trace sheaths his sword and continues to look around for anything at all (spot 26 knowlage nature 26) Radiant still stands watch over the group and the are around it (spot 32). "Well then lets get going, Syra should lead though I dont like the idea of the chance that the vampire could regain controll of the body. She can lead the way and we will be protected somewhat, at least from a sneak attack."
Savin Wednesday June 25th, 2003 8:43:32 AM
Savin listens to Sayra's explaination and says, "Oh....thanks for explaining that....ahhhh how do you pierce the heart of a tree? Peerimus did you know that trees have hearts?"
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20+16=33 d10+9=12 Wednesday June 25th, 2003 9:07:27 AM
Shiraz swings attempting to stop the blight in its tracks and destroy it. <AC 33 damage 12>. As the blights get out of his range Shiraz cleans off his swords and resheathes them. "Well lets get going, we need to get there as soon as we can." Shiraz nods at the suggestion that Sayra go first and takes place just behind her as they depart.
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday June 25th, 2003 9:39:14 AM
"Ilsidur, Thank you. I feel much better Now. Will these marks on my neck will ever go away, or will I sport these mark for ever?" Ask Sly. "Well, Back to proublem at hand. Is there any thing I can do? and How do we Kill a tree?"
Luke is happy the he has his old master back, "Woof!"
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday June 25th, 2003 12:51:13 PM
Peerimus watches as the Blights run off, it was expected and there was not much to be done about it, they needed to press on towards Deep Londo which was still a considerable distance. "To answer your questions Ilsidur and Savin, I believe Jurgen will be our greatest asset. We will use fire. The forest is overgrown and choked with evil. Like a lightning strike we will carve a path to Deep Londo and leave naught but a cleansing in our wake. I also have some spells that can ease our passing through some areas. Trees do indeed have hearts though I must admit I would not know how to 'pierce' one. Though perhaps a magical bolt of lightning could do this."
"The Blights are surely going to complain to Sayra's tree about us and in particularly me. The rest of today and tonight is not going to be a walk in the woods."
With that Peerimus casts 'Greater Magic Fang' on Yorrick's Claws.
Ilsidur (AC24, hp 66/78) Thursday June 26th, 2003 12:13:43 AM
Ilsidur takes a look at the marks on Sly's neck, and says, "Sly, I am afraid that you will carry these marks for a long time. You can let them remind you not to let strange women kiss you."
He throws his pack over his shoulder, and readies himself for some more walking. "Peerimus, I don't know if using fire and lightning here is such a good idea. I would be afraid that the fire would get away, and perhaps burn much more than we planned. However, fire may be just what we need to use to destroy the evil tree. I am fairly certain that it had an added effect on the twig blights, when I hit them with my flaming axe."
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 Thursday June 26th, 2003 12:37:10 AM
"Ah, I hope they don't turn out to be a thorn in our side later." Thomas lets the blights run, even the injured one.
He then absorbs all that is said. "I think the best question has already been posed. How do we pierce the heart of a tree? I have no knowledge of this. As for the rest, I am prepared. Let's move swiftly, but with calculating precision. Sayra, guide us to the tree with the route that you think will be the least expected. Even if it is the most heavily guarded there should be fewer traps and pitfalls. And ..." Thomas pauses in contemplation of whether he will ask the last question, and then decides he must. "Are you prepared to have us kill your body? If not, you have very little time to prepare yourself. Please be ready when the time comes. Is a special weapon required to kill this body that used to be a vampire?"
Sayra (DM Stephen) d100=41 d6=3 Thursday June 26th, 2003 7:51:53 AM
"Dear Sir Thomas ... I am already dead, I am ready to pass on. Ive been waiting for my eternal rest for a very long time." She dusts herself off and shows the way.
Shiraz killed the injured twig blight.
(The vampire never bit Sly, she merely scratched him to draw a little blood. If it was a bite, the effect would have been a bit more severe.)
(Sorry, I slept right through my post time. I will post as soon as possible.)
Savin Thursday June 26th, 2003 10:22:24 PM
"I think we should try to hurry. Evil will only get more of a chance to prepare against us. Remember the vampire was only the servant of a greater evil."
Savin keeps pacing along and thinking. He continues, "Maybe we could prepare some mundane fire implements. Oil bombs, torches and some spells to protect us in case we get to much fire."
Over the river and through the woods (DM Stephen) Friday June 27th, 2003 10:44:07 AM
After several hours of treking through the forests, following Sayra, traveling becomes very laborous. Thorny briars and vines catch your clothing as the brush becomes thicker and harder to travel through.
If you're on horseback, you find it necessary to dismount and hack away at the overgrowth. Sayra and Peerimus are not hindered by the prickly vegetation but they slow in order for the rest of the group to keep up.
Besides the hacking sounds of swords against the briar and brush, and the normal sounds of your party, there is no other. Vermin fly and buzz all about. Nats, wasps, flies and etc are a constant irritation. It is becoming late. The sun is going down. Its time you all better start looking for a safe place to camp if you wish. (Make all the appropriate checks)
You all feel the fatigue of this days travel. The recharging of energy and spells will be most needed.
(Party's Initiative, everyone make a Spot check.)
Sir Thomas hp 66 ac 18; Pryte-Honos hp 41 AC 14 d20=6 d20=16 d20=1 Friday June 27th, 2003 12:00:52 PM
Thomas becomes very irritated at the slow progress of the group. He wants there to be a much easier path, but keeps his frustration to himself while taking it out on the overgrowth he must hack away to move forward.
At the mention of camping, Thomas welcomes the idea. Fully understanding that this will be a miserable place to try to sleep he looks around for a good place.
Trace and Radiant d20+9=20 d20+9=14 d20+6=14 d20+14=18 Friday June 27th, 2003 1:00:53 PM
Trace hacks away at the brush pulling Shadow through as he goes. He speaks to the others, "I still can go a few more hours but I was poisioned back there, I delayed its effects but it will soon take affect on me. I hope one of yall have something that can fix this." Trace begisn to look around as Radiant flies above the group in the tree tops. Both keep an eye out for the group and the area (spot 20 nature knowlage 14 listen 14/ Radiant spot 18).
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51 Greater Magic Fang Claw] d20=19 d20=6 d20=6 d20=9 d20=8 d20=18 d20=18 Friday June 27th, 2003 4:47:03 PM
Though not hindered himself Peerimus truly wishes there were an easier path. Not just for speeds sake, but for Yorrick, Luke and the rest. With dagger in hand he does what he can during the march. [Sense Motive 19+4=23] "Don't worry sir Thomas, we shall locate a defensible location and then I will clear back the briars for us."
Peerimus will trust the warriors to pick out the most advantageous campsite from a military point of view, he is going to make sure the group doesn't blunder into an already occupied den or inhospitable fauna. [Nature 6+10=16 Wilderness Lore 6+14=20 Spot 9+4=13 Listen 8+4=12]
Yorrick moves along falling behind the blazed trail of the horses and their leaders. Eyes and ears ever mindful of the dark and unwelcoming wood closed about him. [spot 18+7=25 Listen 18+4=22]
Peerimus [AC 20 HP50 Endure Fire] and Yorrick [AC17 HP51 Greater Magic Fang Claw] Friday June 27th, 2003 4:51:00 PM
Addendum sorry: Upon locating a suitable campsite Peerimus casts Diminish Plants in a 100' radius to shrink to about a third of their normal size, becoming untangled and less bushy. The affected vegetation appears to have been carefully pruned and trimmed.
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+6=15 d20+6=9 d20+6=24 Friday June 27th, 2003 4:54:10 PM
ooc: spot 15 - listen 9 - serch 24)
Sly is helping Sir Thomas and Trace clear a path for the horses. Sly is sweating and grabs his water skin, but he also find a vile of cure poison (that Jurgen refused earlier on) "Here Big Brother, is a vile of cure poison. Drink it down, have you seen a place to rest yet? I'm getting hungry."
Luke runs back and forth, sniffing the ground.
Savin d20+8=23 d20+7=15 Friday June 27th, 2003 5:06:26 PM
Savin is frustrated. He is used to gliding along without any trouble. He can normally walk circles around his comrades. Suddenly every bush and thorn is trying to grab him. He understands that the forest is turning against them and tries to curb his impatience. He will help make camp and start preparing dinner giving it some extra effort to help with morale.
ooc spot check 23, cooking check 15
Shiraz d20=18 d20=2 d20+1=14 Saturday June 28th, 2003 5:09:47 AM
Once again the huge size of the taur is at a disadvantage as he gets pulled, poked and at times prodded from every angle as he and his comrades move through the forest. Shiraz though exhausted by the trek does his best to spot<18> a suitable spot with the others, but his exhaustion has made it difficult to hear<listen 2> to any but his friends.
Ilsidur d20+4=8 Monday June 30th, 2003 10:45:40 PM
Ilsidur grunts and groans as he uses his axe and chops his way through the forest. He envies Peerimus' ability to move through the undergrowth as if he were walking down a broad city street. He thanks the good gods that he has his boots, and can keep up with the swiftest of the party, once he manages to cut a swath through the thick vegetation. When they reach the campsite, he smiles as the druid controls the vegetation, and makes a safer place to spend the night. He takes a quick look around [OOC: spot check of 8], then finds a place to set up his bedroll for the night. "I will take last watch, if that is alright, and I hope that we make it that far before we are disturbed. If anything approaches, wake me first, since I can see 60' even in total darkness. Also, if anyone is significantly hurt, please let me know before we go to sleep for the night. It would probably be best if everyone was near to full health."
Nighty Nite (DM Stephen) d100=64 d6=5 d100=51 d6=1 d100=46 d6=2 Tuesday July 1st, 2003 2:00:57 AM
You all find a small clearing in the briar. Its on a raised spot of land too. Your still surrounded by thorny brush and trees howvever it looks to give you all decent cover from your surroundings. All the vermin flying about is still a nuisance.
A small green glowing bird catches Peerimus' attention. It sits there on a branch high in a tree. It glows like the stag you all saw several days ago. It watches you for a little while and it flies off. After about 10 feet from the branch it fades away into nothing.
Caelmus doesnt help too much in preparing camp or cooking. BTW, Savin is making some that smell good. Caelmus, however, is chanting in a low voice. He has a bag of powder and with it he is drawing a circle around the camp.
Besides yourselves, there is no other sound in the area.
(Party's Initiative)
Trace and Radiant d20+9=26 d20+6=19 d20+14=32 d20+5=22 Tuesday July 1st, 2003 2:27:37 AM
Trace calls for Radiant to come down. When Radiant lands he pets him a while thanks him for keeping an eye on him and the others. He then feeds him dinner and sends him back to the trees to watch. "I will take first watch, I only need four hours of sleep so it is no bother to me." On his watch trace keeps his eyes open and his bow ready while he looks and listens to the surrounding area. (spot 26 listen 19 Radiants spot 32 listen 22).
Sly Foxx and Luke d20+6=23 Tuesday July 1st, 2003 4:40:37 AM
Sly watches the bird, tries to remember if it is mention in the book of Dremorah. Sly and luke have their food, washes his dishes. Now he roll out his bedroll of Comfort. "This will cure me of any hurt I have left. Wake me when it's my turn for the watch." Sly roll up into what look like a padded sack, as he settles down in it along come Luke and settles in the opening of the sleeping bag next to his master.
Knowledge of Dremorah - 23
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20=6 Tuesday July 1st, 2003 9:18:49 AM
Shiraz attempts to help in the preparation of the camp,< Wilderness lore DC 6>, however he is lucky not ot trip over the fire. "I will watch where ever you need me," the taur says quietly, "just let me know when." Shiraz turns quickly around though as Savin begins to cook, "I haven't smelled anything that good since I left home Savin. What is it?"
Peerimus and Yorrick d20=1 d20=10 d20=19 Tuesday July 1st, 2003 1:26:53 PM
After a quick survey of the now trimmed area for possible overlooked dangers [spot 1+4=5 wilderness lore 10+14=24 nature know 19+10=29] Peerimus moves in next to Savin at teh fire. "That smells wonderful. I may not be able to cook, but can enhance the meal time atmosphere." With that Peerimus casts Repel Vermin and a 10' radius globe springs up around him for the next hour, allowing the party to eat in peace and relax a little from the relentless insects.
While all are gathered for dinner Peerimus brings up the green bird. "It was like the stag in everyway, but form, so almost surely it was the same wood spirit. It has shown itself twice now, and each time was after a spell altered the forest. The first was Sayra's Spike growth like spell and now my Diminsh Plants. At least it did not dismiss mine, but merely took note. This may mean I will be able to continue in such a way as long as the spell does not assault or cause harm to any natural orders of the forest. I could control the blights and plants to attack them, but possibly not to attack wolves or other like dwellers of the forest." Peerimus falls silent and awaits the thoughts of the others.
Savin Tuesday July 1st, 2003 6:06:04 PM
Savin hums around the bubbling pot. When he is asked, he will reply to Shiraz, "Oh its nothing special. You can make anything smell good with the proper application of spices." He smiles and reaches into a sack and pulls out a small loaf of bread. He pulls out a knife and cuts it in half. He will then scoop out some of the middle and fill it with the stew from the pot. He hands it over to Shiraz and says, "See, You don't even have to do dishes this way. It the bowl and all." To the others, "I will serve Shiraz because he is so much bigger than me but you others are on your own." Savin will then fill the other half of the bread for himself.
Sir Thomas d20=7 d20=11 d20=5 Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 1:45:39 AM
Spot 9 listen 13 search 7
Sir Thomas eats and tries to interact with his friends without being short, but do to his extremely hectic life at the moment and stress from the situation, he has no details of his actions.
Shiraz Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 8:41:41 AM
Shiraz laughs at Savin's comment and takes the offered meal, "Very nice," the taur murmurs as he inhales the bread bowl of stew, "Excellent meal Savin." The taur says as he contentedly stretches out, "wake me at my watch guys I am exhausted."
Dinner Time (DM Stephen) d100=8 d6=1 d100=67 d6=3 d100=76 d6=3 Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 10:10:28 AM
You all have a good meal. You all feel your energy return with rest and a full stomach. Its turning dark and the party needs to prepare of the night.
Sayra doesnt eat. Her body hasnt consumed normal food in more than a century. However she has cravings stirring within her. A craving that repulses her. However, she fights it off successfully. She appears only a little nervious (jittery) to the others. Much like withdrawal symptoms. She may have a strong control over the vampire, but she senses that she is still subject to the demands of her altered body.
(Need to set up a watch schedule. Party's Initiative.)
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 1:24:34 PM
Peerimus notes Sayra's edge and makes a mental note of it. No need to press the issue at this point he thinks. "As I need a full 8 hours I would like to take the first watch. this way during my morning meditations I will be able to fully regain my spells."
If all are in agreement Peerimus takes watch as teh others get comfortable. Casting Speak with animals he will update Luke, Yorrick, Pryte, Shadow and Radiant in thier own languages about what the status is of the group in regards to the mission. He will then cast Detect plants and Animals and spend 3 rounds at each quarter circle area of effect concentrating for wolves then Assassin Vines then birds then Sayra's tree(I believe it was oak)[spell range 680 duration 7 minutes]
Sly Foxx and Luke Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 4:06:56 PM
Sly will sleep lightly and keep an eye on Sayra restlessness, he knows very well trace will awaken him when it is hes turn. "Luke your snouring." then tries to go back to sleep again.
Luke sleeps on ZZZzzz!.
Savin d20+11=20 d20+11=19 d20+8=13 Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 11:50:43 PM
Savin will quickly clean up after dinner and volunteer for the first watch. He will sit with his back against a tree and spread out his legs and start stretching. Feeling some kinks from the previous battle, Savin will center his mind and start curing his wounds. He will then get up and move away from the fire and slip into some shadows and try to find a place to hide but keep both an eye and an ear on the camp.
OOC first roll is for hiding, second roll was for listening, but should have only been at plus 10 for an 18 total. Third roll was a spot roll. Sorry but I am currently away from my books and don't remember how much I cure myself with wholeness of body feat.
Ilsidur Wednesday July 2nd, 2003 11:59:37 PM
Ilsidur takes the last watch, as he had planned. "Once more, I ask if anyone needs healing?"
Sir Thomas Thursday July 3rd, 2003 12:53:10 AM
Thomas volunteers for the last watch with Ilsidur. He too offers his ability to heal (20hp lay on hands). He then prays and hits the sack.
During his watch, Thomas keeps a closer eye on Sayra than on the surrounding environment. However, he does not neglect his responsiblity to protect the parimeter.
Shiraz AC 23 Hps 65/66 d20=7 d20=12 d20+1=14 Thursday July 3rd, 2003 8:57:37 AM
Shiraz sleeps until he is woken for the middle watch, carefully and quietly gathering close laying sticks and smaller logs lying within the light of the campfire Shiraz makes sure that the camp is safe. Searching the area for any trouble<DC 14> Shiraz makes note of any problems, however Shiraz doesnt seem to hear<DC 7> any noises as the typical forest noise overwelms him and causes his spot to falter a bit<DC 12>
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