DM Kent d20+7=26 d8+6=13 d20+12=14 d20+12=13 d20+12=22 d20+12=19 d20+12=29 d20+12=14 d20+14=26 d6+7=13 d20+9=25 d20+9=10 d20+9=24 d20+9=10 d20+5=11 d8+2=10 d8+2=9 d20+9=19 d20+9=29 d20+9=19 d20+9=12 d20+9=18 d20+5=24 d8+2=5 d8+2=7 d8+2=7 d8+2=7 d4+1=5 d20+9=12 d20+9=25 d20+9=24 d20+9=27 d20+9=17 d20+5=15 d8+2=7 d8+2=4 d8+2=4 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 10:48:08 PM
As Orson steps into the depression the sand around his foot starts spitting upward as the pincer-like mouth of the giant antlion grabs his ankle (AC 26) and causes Orson a great deal of pain (13 points).
Olanna throws a rope to the hurting Orson (Dex DC 12 to catch hold)and if he catches it gives a heave.
Bertram rips the seal from his chest and activating it causes all of the mantises and the antlion to shriek momentarily as they are struck with magical pain and damage.
Following closely behind, Figment's blast of ice washes over the mantises causing more damage to them.
After the mages' magics Lian strikes out at Mantis #1 connecting solidly.
Milo also hits #1 solidly and the beast falls.
K'nara attacks #2 and connects with her second attack.
Ingrge swings his staff at #4 and connects solidly.
If you make any movement in the area during your combat, you must make a dex roll of DC 12 to avoid stepping into any of the antlion pits.
Opponent ACs are AC18
....
With near unbelievable speed and grace, #2 lashes out at K'nara connecting with two of its four claws and missing with its oversized jaws (AC 24, AC25) for 10 and 9 points)
While Olanna is busy trying to pull Orson out of the pit Mantis #3 comes calling lashing out and connecting with three claws and a bite for 31 points of damage. after being bitten Olanna feels something evil start to course through her blood stream. Fortitude DC 15 or be paralyzed.
# 4 faces off with Ingrge and lashes out with all 4 claws and beak. and gets snagged by three claws. (15 points)
#5 is working its way through the trees to get to Figment and #6 finishes his gory snack and heads around seemingly to face Bertram.
The antlion has hold of Orson's ankle and is trying its best to pull him down furhter into the sand. Strength roll 19 to break free.
Brother Bertram d20+3=14 4d8(3+1+6+5)+8=23 Tuesday September 23rd, 2003 11:02:29 PM
Torn between all of his injured comrades, Bertram comes to a decision and moves quickly towards Olana, avoiding the depressions scattered about the sand. A glance shows the poison already coursing through her body. He quickly lays a hand upon the bite, praying to Domi for healing. ((OOC Cure Critical Wounds for 23 , Neutralize Poison))
Lian(dodge on nearest antlion) d20+5=25 d20+11=29 d20+11=31 d20+11=27 d20+8=9 d10=7 d10=6 d10=1 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 2:27:57 AM
(OOC:I have a hard time picturing the combat. Dex 25, made the check because I'm not sure what a 5 foot adjust is in this case.)
IC: Lian takes a step towards the next critter, and unleashes a pounding (furry of blows).
(hitting AC 29/AC 31 poss. crit? with 27?/AC 9 auto miss with a nat 1... for 7 damage/6 or 7 damage if crit)
Orson (44/57 HP, AC 18) d20+2=5 d20+6=16 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 10:29:33 AM
(Dex Check 5 vs. DC 12, Failed.) (Str Check 14 vs. DC 19, Failed. [I have d20+6 above, but Bull Strength is gone, so should be only +4])
Orson scrambles for the rope Olana tossed, the Antlion jerking him out of its reach, further into the sand. "What the!!" He hollers, feeling its pinchers clamp down hard, struggling against its pull to no avail.
(OOC: Dang, no love from the dice roller for me this week. Wish I had one o them Hero points right about now :(
Olana d20+13=23 d20+5=15 d20+13=18 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 7:06:06 PM
Olana nods a sharp but extremely grateful thanks to Bert. (Made Fort save on poison, can Bert keep his spell?) She throws the rope again toward Orson (Rope use check dc 18), and if he catches it, will dig her heels into the sand, pulling at Orson with all her might. (STR check DC 23) "Orson - stop messing about! This isn't a picnic!" she urges, her fear driving her words.
Ingrge d20+14=32 d6+7=9 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 10:42:39 PM
Lashing out with his staff once again, Ingrge smashes down on the Manitis. (AC 34 for 9 point)
DM kent Wednesday September 24th, 2003 10:51:42 PM
Orson feels himself being drawn further down into the sand and is now buried to his knees . (Dex Dc 12 to catch rope. strength check 19 to regain some ground, DC16 if rope is caught.)
Bertram ruses through the melee and laying a hand on Olanna sends healing through her, as he does he senses her body pushing the poison out.
Lian steps around to Olanna's side as she tries to aid Orson, and strikes out at her opponent (33) connecting twice.
Ingrge hits his opponent (#4) and drops it to the ground.
Milo d20+19=39 d20+16=19 d20+16=23 d4+2=3 d4+2=5 5d6(4+2+1+4+2)=13 5d6(1+5+4+5+5)=20 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 11:11:45 PM
Milo continues moving as if from a trance, tumbling in to flank Ingrge's opponent. The halfling comes up swinging at the creature's most vital areas. (OOC: Made a tumble check DC 39. Hit ACs 19 and 23 for 16 and 25 hps respectively. Total of 42 hps of damage.)
DM kent d8=8 d20+9=12 d20+9=20 d20+9=25 d20+9=27 d20+5=20 d8+2=10 d8+2=4 d8+2=7 d4+1=2 d20+9=23 d8+2=10 d20+9=13 d20+9=13 d20+9=23 d20+9=22 d20+5=8 d8+2=6 d8+2=3 d20+9=27 d20+9=19 d20+9=27 d20+9=28 d20+5=27 d8+2=3 d8+2=9 d8+2=8 d4+1=3 d20+9=11 d20+9=25 d20+9=16 d20+9=24 d20+5=11 d8+2=8 d8+2=10 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 11:12:05 PM
The antlion has a tight grip on Orson's leg and is pulling him further into the sand. He feels the beast's mandibles gripping on his ankle (8 points.
As Bert runs in to aid Olanna he opens himself up to an attack of opportunity (AC 23 for 10 points)
#3 now splits its attention between Bertram at his feet and Lian at his side. Hitting Lian with one claw and missing with another, while hitting Bert with 2 claws and a bite. (Lian 10 points, Bert 13 points plus fortitude DC 15 or paralyzed)
Figment's opponent closes with the mage (Figment gets and AoO) and gets hit by two claws AC 23 ac 22, for 9 points)
The (#6) mantis that had been heading for Bertram cuts short his charge and leaps over several people and lands in front of Milo (Milo gets an AoO) and tears into the halfling connecting with with three claws and a bite. (ACs 27,27,28,27 for 23 points damage plus fort save DC 15 or paralyzed.)
K'nara's opponent #2 lashes out and snags K'nara with two claws. AC 25, 24 for 18 points.
Orson d20+2=14 d20+4=23 Wednesday September 24th, 2003 11:14:20 PM
"Ya think!?!" he hollers back harshly, certainly having no fun getting dragged beneath the sand.
Calculating the creatures pull this time around, he snatches the rope, and pulls with all his might against the insects grasp, hoping the elven woman could support his heavy weight.
(Dex check 14, Success; Str Check 23, Success)
Figment d4+1=5 d4+1=2 d4+1=3 d4+1=5 d4+1=3 Thursday September 25th, 2003 12:54:32 AM
(Hey, beat me to the post - perhaps a little leeway?).
The mage takes to the air as the critter rummages through the brush. He makes sure he is out of harmsway before it gets to him.
As his attacker breaks free from the trees he blasts it with a 5 firey balls the others have beome so used to seeing (18 DMG).
Lian (dodge AC 25) d20+8=24 d20+13=15 d20+13=23 d20+10=11 d10=1 Thursday September 25th, 2003 1:19:40 AM
(Dodge is versus #3)
Lian 'urgs' in pain as he's hit. (Do I save or be paralyzed or was that just Bert? fort save 24) Just Bertram
His fists and feet dance again, as he attempts to strike the beast. He steps into flanking with Bertram if need be. (flurry of blows with flanking, hitting AC 15, 23 and 11, connecting once for 1 point of damage) "His hide is tough Bertram!"
Brother Bertram OOC Thursday September 25th, 2003 8:24:02 AM
((OOC Lian I believe only the bites have proven poisonous thus far))
Brother Bertram d20+11=31 d20+15=21 d20+6=26 d20+6=14 d10+6=7 d10+6=12 Thursday September 25th, 2003 5:30:47 PM
Bertram cries out as the creature attacks, but manages fight off the effects of the creature's venom. He quickly places himself between Olana and the creature. Bertram's first strike barely damages the creature's natural defenses but his second strikes true, bringing a cry from the creature's maw. ((OOC Fort save 31, First attack 7 points, Second attack is 12 points-rolled a critical-second roll of 14. If that hits the blow does 36 points of damage.))
Olana d20+3=19 Thursday September 25th, 2003 9:15:52 PM
Gripping the rope, Olana starts pulling with all her might. It looked as though Orsen had a good grip now. ((Strenth check DC19))
Milo d20+16=23 d4+2=5 d20+19=37 d20+16=27 d20+16=26 d4+2=5 d4+2=3 5d6(2+2+6+6+1)=17 5d6(3+2+4+2+5)=16 d20+10=30 Thursday September 25th, 2003 9:52:12 PM
Milo takes his attack of opportunity gashing the mantis good even as it wounds him greatly. Snarling at the huge insect, the halfling tumbles around the critter until he finds himself in a flanking position. He then cuts loose on the critter, attempting to take it down as quickly as possible. (OOC: Milo hits AC 23 with his AoO for 5 hps damage. Makes his tumble check DC 37, and then hits ACs 27 and 26 for 22 and 19 hps damage respectively. Total damage is 41 hps for regular attacks. Sorry forgot the saving throw, though he rolled a natural 20 for a total of DC 30.)
Kent d20+9=18 d20+9=19 d10+5=9 d10+5=15 Thursday September 25th, 2003 11:10:06 PM
Milo's tumbling and attacks seem to be effective as his opponent #6 falls to the sand.
Between Orson's strength and Olanna's rope and pulling, Orson manages to get up out of the pit. His ankle is in pretty bad shape.
Bert and lian drop their opponent to the sand as well with there well placed shots.
Figment lets loose with his trademark magic missiles and drops beastie # 5 to the ground unmoving.
K'nara grimaces as she is struck by the giant insect and then starts her dance in ernest connecting twices for 24 points dropping the last of the Mantis warriors to the lose and now blood stained sand.
Lian Thursday September 25th, 2003 11:37:59 PM
"This is very much NOT what I expected to run into this day." The monk stands there bending over, hands on his knees, exhausted. "Where to next?"
He briefly glows with a faint aura. (Healing 1 point using his remaining Wholeness of Body)
K'Nara (93/54hp) Friday September 26th, 2003 7:51:56 AM
"You know..." K'Nara said, breathing heavily from the exertion, "...between the giant garden pests over there--" The human bladesinger pointed back where the group had come from, "--and the giant insects over here--" Now she gestured to the remains of the mantis-things and the bloodied antlion trap, "--I have truly have to wonder what in the Nine Hells was the attraction of Fae Skiemir for the esteemed elves of legend..???"
Brother Bertram 4d8(8+1+6+3)+8=26 3d8(3+6+1)+8=18 d8+8=13 Friday September 26th, 2003 9:01:53 PM
Bertram draws a ragged breath and looks quickly to make sure that his comrades are no longer attacked. Seeing the fight is over he quickly moves amongst the Talons, assessing damage and searching for signs of poisons. ((OOC Cure Crit for Knara-26 points, Traded Restoration. Cure Serious for Orson-18 points, Traded Magic Vestments. Cure Light on Bert-13 points(healed) Traded Command. EVERYONE please post your HP Totals so that Bert can HEAL you!))
Lian Saturday September 27th, 2003 2:59:17 AM
(Hit points: down 12, 32 of 44)
Orson (54/57 HP) Monday September 29th, 2003 12:28:40 AM
Orson stumbles out of the hole, releived to be free from the insects grasp. "Thanks." He heaves heavily to Olana, coiling back his end of the rope.
Seeing the manti quickly dealt with by his companions, he merely waits, walking lightly on his injured foot. He gives another thanks to Bertrem when healed, his injured nearly fully healed.
"What about the trail, did they get past all this?" Orson wonders, glancing to Olana for an answer. It was odd if they got past without trouble, yet the threats where there for the Talons to deal with.
Milo (hp 46 of 70) Monday September 29th, 2003 1:45:02 AM
As Bertram comes near, Milo smiles and holds up the wand of cure moderate wounds, "Like I was saying before things got exciting... I can't use this anymore. Pantheon and I have grudgingly parted ways. Consider it my contribution to the welfare of the group Bertie." Milo holds a fairly deep gash in his side, "But take care of the others first, I'll be okay once I catch my breath."
Olana 56/64 d20+13=29 d20+12=20 d20+13=22 Monday September 29th, 2003 2:09:41 PM
"No problem," says the elf to Orson, glad to see he's in one piece.
She then wanders over to Milo, grimaces at his wound, and tries to prep it, clean it and bind it as well as she is able. ((Heal check DC 29))
Giving the halfling a wink, she says - "You'll live - I hope. What's this about you and Pantheon? When we get chance to rest and if you want to talk about it..."
After that, Olana gets back on the trail. ((Survival DC 20, Spot DC 22))
DM Kent 2d8(7+8)+5=20 2d8(1+6)+5=12 2d8(3+7)+5=15 2d8(3+5)+5=13 2d8(2+3)+5=10 2d8(6+8)+5=19 1d8 8+3=11 d8+5=6 d8+5=10 Monday September 29th, 2003 10:44:49 PM
As they walk along Bertram uses the wand to do a bit more healing (8 charges)(Ingrge +20, K'nara +12, Olanna +15, Lian +13, Milo +29, Figment +11, Bert +10, Orson +6)
After dealing with the beasties and healing Olanna is fairly easily able to pick up and follow the tracks left by the thief and his cohorts. A bit further down the path you find pieces of bloody mail and a mace thrown up along the side of a conical depression and a bit futher down you find the partial remains of a human torso with alot of torn up path.
After about another hour you arrive at the outskirts of a recently attacked village, where they find smoldering huts and several villagers, dead, injured and alive, bemoaning a group of humans that just came through and tortured and killed several of their citizens.
When asked they will describe the culprits right down to the heart filled hand symbols on their tabards and shields. The Talons are also told that they were chased out of town by a floating ball that attacked them and that they are still fighting near the opposite edge of the village. In fact if you listen closely enough you can hear the conflict.
As the Talons hury through the town, they arrive to find a battle in progress between the HOL and a beholder. It is hard to say who is winning at this moment.
Milo Tuesday September 30th, 2003 12:48:00 AM
As Olana approaches, Milo relaxes and begins to forget all pain, till she touches his wound, then the halfling does everything he can to keep from biting his own tongue off. "Sure beautiful... Milo smiles as she administers to his wound."
Bertram (sub Jay) d20+16=32 d20+16=32 d20+16=35 Tuesday September 30th, 2003 1:01:54 AM
Bertram moves along, axe in hand, looking and watching for trouble. When they come to the village and injured, Bertram pauses for several minutes to heal two or three (heal check 32, 32 and 35 result) He moves on telling them they'll live, "Domi helps all. Gargul's eye is on you." He smiles and moves on.
When they come to the battle, he grips his axe and watchs, waiting for K'Nara's command. His eyes dart from HOL to beholder and back.
Lian (full hps) d20+13=33 d20+18=36 d20+15=22 Tuesday September 30th, 2003 1:09:23 AM
Lian moves along with the group, silent and alert.
When they come onto the battle, he draws his bow and knocks an arrow, then waits. (Spot 33, Listen 36, Move Silently 22)
K'Nara, 92/93hp Tuesday September 30th, 2003 2:49:48 PM
The tall bladesinger looked upon the battle with an amused expression.
"We'll definitely wait until the beholder softens 'em up a bit. If it looks like the eye is about to lose, or is especially wounded, we'll step in and show those Hands some of our own brand of love."
Figment Tuesday September 30th, 2003 11:03:41 PM
The mage smiles as the HOL are being slaughtered - hopefully - by the beholder. He reviews his spells to determine which one would do best against such a beast and which one would do best against the HOL should they survive. Also, he turns invisible and scopes the area for possible HOL members hiding or broken away from the combat. "I would suggest we not attack and make sure there are no HOL hiding around the area...".
Olana Wednesday October 1st, 2003 1:53:08 AM
Olana bites her lip, watching the fight. She hated beholders. There were a lot of scary tales told to elven children about beholders and their like, and right now the idea of just sitting tight and watching suited her just fine.
Mind you, she thinks to herself - what if the creature destroyed or damaged what the Hands of Love had stolen? She voices this concern to their leader.
DM Kent Wednesday October 1st, 2003 8:04:40 AM
It is clear that the conflict has been going on for some time as there are 2 HOL members down and one standing frozen. Of the other 7, none are unwounded, but the Beholder is also showing signs of some major abuse, as there are several eyestalks missing and the beast has several arrows sticking in it and is bleeding profusely. The remaining HOL members have the beast completely surrounded and are peppering it with spells, arows and the occasional melee blow. Meanwhile the beholder is letting many of its eye stalks do its job and beems of energies and the such arc out often touching a HOL member. The beholder seems to be keeping his main eye facing one HOL member in particular.
K'Nara Wednesday October 1st, 2003 8:59:19 AM
The leader of the Emerald Talons eyed the particular person that the eye was apparently focusing upon.
"I would think our target of choice will be that one..." she said, nodding towards the individual, "...that beholder seems to be making a point of keeping most of its spell effects on that one..."
Brother Bertram (Back! Thanks Jay) Wednesday October 1st, 2003 5:50:56 PM
Bertram watches the conflict with interest, his eye on the apparent target of most the beholder's rage. He waits for Knara to decide how best to deal with the situation.
Lian Wednesday October 1st, 2003 6:12:58 PM
OOC: Your very welcome Mark.
IC: Lian watchs the combat, arrow knocked and locked on the individual K'Nara pointed out. He holds.
Figment (Invisible) Wednesday October 1st, 2003 11:17:32 PM
Not seeing any "non-engaged" HOL, the mage cautions the Talon leader. "I would recommend we wait a bit before making any attacks on anyone. If we take out the leader now it may sway the battle too far to that abominations side. I'd prefer to fight a much weakened beholder or a powerful foe unable to recover from his paralysis in time to defend himself over a stronger beholder. Lets let the thing falter before we attack the HOL. I'd say we prepare to take out the frozen leader if the the beholder falters but be in a position to attack the beholder if the HOL goes down.". The mage readies a spell...
Milo Thursday October 2nd, 2003 12:07:44 AM
Short sword in hand Milo looks around, "What if the critter kills him? Who do we question then?"
Olana Thursday October 2nd, 2003 1:35:12 AM
Olana takes out her bow and nocks an arrow, ready to rock if something horrible happens.
DM kent Thursday October 2nd, 2003 5:27:30 PM
As you all watch the spectacle, you can hear in the not to distance the sounds of other things that are in the woods. There was one cry that was somewhere between an lion's roar and the screech of an eagle and from another area the sound of what could have come from a 2000 poud bull frog. In the distance there can be seen a group of flying things that could possibly heading toward this area.
The Beholder now seems to be getting the far worse of the combat and is not likely to make it past the next few minutes of the current combat.
One of the HOL members, a fighter, has looked up and has noticed that you are there but does not show any sign of recognition.
Ingrge looks at the HOL member in front of the beholder and lets K'nara know that he is obviously a mage.
Lian Thursday October 2nd, 2003 7:07:07 PM
The monk keeps his bow aimed at the combat, but glances at the sound. [Holds his Action]
"K'Nara, we should leave, now." His eyes train back to the targets in combat.
Milo Thursday October 2nd, 2003 9:00:48 PM
Looking across to where the battle still ensues, "Aren't we trying to get the hands of love?" I don't understand why we don't jump the lot of them right now.
Orson Thursday October 2nd, 2003 10:07:40 PM
Orson snaps with one hand, then the other, retrieving his magically stored blades. "Yeah, let me take him before he gets a chance to cast," Orson says, motioning towards the mage in the beholder's sight. "I'll take him alive, in case we have questions." He flexes his muscles slightly, tightening his grip on his sword hilts, awaiting K'Nara's decision.
OOC: If given the go ahead, free action to activate boots of speed (for the +30 Movement). Then close with the mage, as fast as possible. Assuming no attack, since would have to charge through anti-magic field, which cancel's his haste. (But he will close on the mage, or get as close as possible).
Otherwise, sit and wait for the go ahead, if not given this round.
Brother Bertram Thursday October 2nd, 2003 10:08:59 PM
Bertram turns from the combat and stands guard over the party members' backs. He will assist if called upon.
Figment (Improved Invis - 98 rounds left) d6=4 d6=2 d6=4 d6=4 d6=1 d6=1 d6=6 d6=4 d6=6 d6=2 d6=5 d6=1 Thursday October 2nd, 2003 10:49:16 PM
Hearing and seeing the new company coming the mage decides it's time to act "We must retrieve the item from the HOL. The beholder won't last much longer. I think we should attack now because if we find the item if it is carried off. Unless he is stayed by the bladesing he shifts his position to the side as to not catch the beholder in his spell but making sure he nails the frozen mage and as many others as he can. He blasts them with a frosty cold blast (Cone of Cold - 40 DMG). Still invisible, he moves to a new position to avoid retaliation.
Olana d20+12=21 d8=7 Friday October 3rd, 2003 1:41:46 AM
Olana says to Milo - "Well perhaps you're ri - oh, look. Figment's started already."
Taking that as her cue, the elf fires her arrow toward the mage Hand of Love person.
Hits AC 21 for 7 DAM
Lian (dodge vs beholder, AC 25;Touch AC 24) d20+13=31 d20+8=13 d8+1=4 d8+1=7 Friday October 3rd, 2003 3:55:40 AM
Lian, seeing Figment and Olana make their actions apparent, lets his held arrow fly, switching targets to the beholder. "Let Orsen get the HOL."
(Magical +1 arrows, Hits AC's 31 and 13, for 4 and 7 points of damage)
OOC Addition for Orson Friday October 3rd, 2003 10:19:22 AM
CHARGE! :) [avoiding soells Figment and Ingrge throw that is, getting inside the beholders sight.]
Ingrge 3d4(4+1+1)+3=9 Friday October 3rd, 2003 6:36:49 PM
Working around to his right Ingrge takes aim at at one of the HOL members (F1) and lets loose with three bolts of energy from his magic missile wand (9 points)
DM kent d20+5=11 d20+5=7 d20+5=9 d20+5=8 Friday October 3rd, 2003 6:44:59 PM
Orson activates his boots and takes off heading the safest route to the Mage, but can't quite get there (see map)
Figment moves around to the left and sends his cone of cold toward the fray trying to avoid the Beholder and catch the mage.
Olanna lets fly with a difficult shot trying to weave her arrow between the various foes to hit the mage but just misses. (due to cover bonus)
Orson has better luck targeting the Beholder and send two arrows into the beast.
.......
DM kent d20+9=22 d20+5=24 d6+2=3 d6+2=3 d20+9=19 d20+5=23 Friday October 3rd, 2003 6:56:21 PM
......
F2 sees Orson coming around and breaks out of the circle to head him off, and waits for him just out of reach.
The mage having been caught in the cone of cold falls to the ground, more than a bit frost bitten.
F6 turns and fires 2 arrows at Lian (hitting AC 22 and 24 for 3 and 3 points)
The Hand casts some sort of spell that has no apparent visible effect.
F4 falls to the ground frozen.
F5 sends two more arrows at the beholder connecting once.
Figment (Improved Invis) d6=6 d6=3 d6=3 d6=2 d6=2 d6=5 d6=4 d6=2 d6=1 d6=1 Friday October 3rd, 2003 9:56:11 PM
Not wanting to appear to be a poor sport, the mage moves to his left a few feet and lines up blasts the whole lot of them with a forked lightning bolt (Fork 1:F5,M,F2, Fork 2: F4,H,Beholder,F1 - 29 DMG). The mage frowns at the electrical production. He mutters to himself "Not such a good one...".
K'Nara (92/93hp) d20+12=30 d20+7=16 d10+5=14 d10+5=15 d6=5 d6=2 Saturday October 4th, 2003 4:16:19 PM
Since she never sheathed her sword, K'Nara whirled Lucia experimently, her mind's eye filled with the sight of a luckless lad with elven blood left in an alley.
"Get 'em all--NOW..." the leader of the Talons said, charging forward herself, "...but try not to kill that mage...we need ONE of them alive...Lucia!" The trademark flame of the magic weapon sprang into life as the human bladesinger slashed artfully at the closest standing HOL party member...
(OOC: moved 40 feet in a charge to hopefully hit AC30 and AC16 for 14hpd + 5hp fire damage and then 15hpd + 2hp fire damage respectively.)
Lian (dodge vs F6) d20+13=17 d20+14=17 d10=5 Saturday October 4th, 2003 7:31:03 PM
Having one hand free, just having fired the arrows, the monk attempts the bat the one that got close to him out of the air, but botches it, grazing his hand and cutting him. (reflex to deflect 17, failed)
He turns and lets F6 know what he thinks. He begins charging the archer, stowing his bow as he moves. He strikes out, trying to clip the man with his fast feet(probably missing with a 17).
Charging F6 hitting AC 17, for 5 damage. Dodge AC vs F6 is 23 on the Charge.
Milo d20+23=43 d20+26=30 Sunday October 5th, 2003 1:29:45 PM
Mumbling to himself, "Too much happening in there." Short sword in hand the halfling stalks toward the beholder, hoping to catch it off guard. (OOC: Hide DC 43; Move Silently DC 30.)
Brother Bertram Sunday October 5th, 2003 9:17:16 PM
Bertram keeps watch for injuries amongst his comrades. He is mainly keeping an eye out for attack from other directions. He hopes the group can rid the world of these Hand of Love fanatics before any other creatures are attracted to the sound.
Orson (54/57 HP; AC 19, Haste) d20+9=20 d20+8=25 d20+13=26 d8+7=15 d20+9=12 d8+5=8 d20+9=20 d8+7=9 d20+4=23 d20+4=20 d8+7=9 d8+7=12 Sunday October 5th, 2003 10:23:12 PM
Orson slides his heels together a brief moment, activating the magic of his boots again. "Out of my way!" he growls at the man before him (F2), covering the short distance between them in a single bound.
Giving a half hearted attack with his left blade, Orson spins, attempting to sweep the man off his feet. If successful, he slides his left blade behind the mans weapon as he falls, bracing it as his right blade slashes down, metal striking metal.
Orson continues his assualt, swords lashing out multiple times at the man, whether standing or on the ground, attempting to remove the obstical to the mage he intends to take down.
[OOC:AoO is only if the Trip attempt works, for Improved Trip Feat...and Orson has both Improved Sunder and improved Trip, so should draw no AoO himself. Main Hand #1, Trip Attack - Melee Touch AC 20. Opposed Trip STR/DEX roll - 25. AoO, Sunder - Opposed Attack Roll - 26. 15 Dmg to Weapon. (Note: Being Prone, he'd get a -4 to the opposed attack. Also Orson gets a +4 to all attacks beyond this due to opponent being prone. Actually he'd get +4 to this attack to, so should be 30 on the Opposed check.) Off Hand #1 - AC 12 for 8 Dmg. Main Hand (haste) - AC 20 for 9 Dmg. Main Hand #2 - AC 23 (crit AC 20) for 9 Dmg (or 21 total, On Crit).
Orson addition, Just in case d20+8=24 Sunday October 5th, 2003 10:29:28 PM
OOC: Reflex Check 24, with Evasion, just in case Orson ends up in one of Figments bolts.)
K'Nara (92/93hp) Monday October 6th, 2003 5:02:25 PM
K'Nara was bound and determined to hack as many HOL members as possible.
DM Kent d20+5=20 d20+5=11 d20+5=8 d20+5=6 d20+5=20 d20+5=10 d20+5=17 Monday October 6th, 2003 10:28:17 PM
Figment's lightening bolt strikes out in a straight line, (forked bolts no longer exist in the spell form) catching F4, F5, M, and F2, while the bolt seems to carom off of the air surrounding H.
Milo moves forward trying to keep out of the beholder's notice.
K'nara and Lian charge F6 and the blade singer connects once as does Lian.
Orson manages to trip his opponent and then breaks the man's bow with his weapon.
Ingrge sends another round of magic missiles arc toward and strike the Beholder.
(Armor classes of opponents: F AC17, M AC16, H AC21, B AC23)
.....
DM kent d20+9=25 d20+4=21 d10+3=8 d20+9=24 d10+3=10 d20+9=21 d20+4=18 d6+3=6 d6+3=6 d20+6=22 d8+3=6 Monday October 6th, 2003 10:43:35 PM
F6 throws his bow at K'nara trying to get her tangled in it Dex roll DC11 and then quick drawing his sword takes a couple of swings at the dancing fighter connecting once AC25 for 8 points.
F4 charges at Lian sending his sword spearing into the monk AC 24 for 0 points. (Lian gets an Attack of opportunity)
F5 not seeing where the lightening bolt came from sees Olanna across the field and sends 2 arrows at her Hitting AC 21 ans 18 for 6 and 6 points.
F2 struggles to get to his feet strength roll 22. After he does so he draws his sword.
M's hands are still moving apparently try to cast a spell at the beholder.
H also casts a spell there is suddenly a piritual hammer above the beholder.(6 points)
......
DM kent d12=7 d12=2 d12=4 d12=8 d12=11 d12=12 d12=10 2d10(8+10)+2=20 2d8(8+4)+2=14 3d8(3+3+6)+5=17 3d6(4+4+1)+13=22 2d8(8+8)+10=26 Monday October 6th, 2003 11:02:47 PM
The Beholder starts reacting more eratically and several beams of power arc out.
Orson is struck fully with one beam (will save DC18 or be charmed.
F4 is struck by another ray and his left arm shrivels to uselessness (20 points)no save
F5 is struck by a ray of cold and has frost forming on him (14 points)ref dc18 1/2 dam
F2 gets struck by another ray fortitusde save dc18 17 points damage and the flesh starts melting off of his bones.
Ingrge is struck by a ray Fortitude DC 18 or turn to stone.
Olanna is also struck by a ray Fortitude dc 18 or die, save gets you 22 points of damage.
Lian is struck by the final ray 26 points, will save dc18 for half damage
Orson (54/57 HP; 16 AC (including charge); Charge +2 Hit -2 AC; Power Attack -5 hit +5 Dmg) d20+2=22 d20+10=27 d8+12=19 Monday October 6th, 2003 11:13:22 PM
Orson shrugs off the Beholders spell, but this causes him to turn his attention more towards the magical creature than the inept fighter before him.
Moving past the hand of love fighter, Orson moves to the beholdes side, bringing his blade down in a powerful swing, gashing into the floating orb of eyes.
(OOC: Will Save 22. Hit AC 27 for 19 Damage)
Figment (Improved Invis) d6=6 d6=6 d6=4 d6=2 d6=5 d6=6 d6=1 d6=6 d6=3 d6=4 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 12:01:36 AM
The mage sighs as the fight begins to turn sour. He moves to his left again and lines up F5, M and F2 and lets them have it with yet another bolt, feeling the beholder has been softened up enough for the group to take out (43 DMG). He then moves again to avoid being spotted by the archer - should he not be fried.
Lian (dodge vs F6) d20+12=13 d20+13=32 d20+11=27 d20+11=25 d20+8=28 d20+8=13 d10=10 d10=2 d10=6 d10=4 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 12:36:52 AM
Lian's AoO, Unarmed, missing(nat 20).
Will Save 32, for 18 damage. Still smarts. He shudders at the pain.
He strikes out at F6. His fists dance as he strikes out, ((AC's 27, 25 and 28 <threat on AC13/for 10, 2 and 6(or 10 if crit))
"K'Nara, orders?" He grunts.
Olana d20+5=6 d20+5=21 d20+14=21 d20+9=22 d6+2=7 d6+2=6 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 1:29:10 AM
Wincing from the pain, Olana swings her shortbow toward F5 and is about to fire as suddenly one of the Beholder's eye beams sweeps her way. ((Re-rolled Fort on Hero Point - DC 21 saves - phew!))
For a moment, a horrible feeling passes over her, making her feel like passing out, as though something is trying to tug at her soul. She bites her lip, and focuses on her target - that (insert elven swearword here) archer!!! Yes! Go get him, she whispers, letting fly the metal tipped narrow shafts. ((F5 - Hits 21 and 22 for 7 and 6))
Whatever it was the Beholder sent her way, makes her feel sick to her stomach.
K'Nara, 84/93hp d20+4=18 d20+10=18 d20+5=11 d10+5=9 d10+5=6 d6=4 d6=4 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 5:05:44 PM
"Orders..?" K'Nara echoed, dancing through the combat site and easily avoiding the entangling string of the bow thrown at her. "Sure, Lian--hit anything that moves..!"
So saying, K'Nara attempted to do that very thing herself to whatever enemy was still fighting that was closest to her. (OOC: hits AC18 for 9hpd and 4hp fire damage and AC11 for 6hpd and 4hp fire damage.)
Brother Bertram 2d8(1+7)=8 2d8(2+6)=8 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 8:06:04 PM
Bertram moves forward quickly and uses the wand gave to him by Milo. Laying it upon Olana he feels power flow into her.
(OOC 2 charges for 16 points)
Ingrge d20+11=31 4d6(6+5+4+5)=20 4d6(1+2+6+3)=12 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 9:53:19 PM
As Ingrge is struck by one of the errant rays he feels his joints and body stiffening and start to turn gray and hard as stone. Putting forth all his effort he fights the creeping stone and sudenly is free of the stiffening mass. Responding Ingrge casts a spell sending two rays of fire straight toward the Beholder.(scorching ray)32 points.
DM Kent d20+14=33 d20+14=20 d10+3=10 d10+3=5 d20+9=19 d20+4=11 d8=7 d8=3 d8=4 d8=7 d10=3 d10=7 d10=2 d10=1 2d10(8+8)+2=18 3d6(5+5+5)+13=28 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 10:30:06 PM
Orson moves past F2 opening himself up for an attack of opportunity from behind (AC33: poss crit, crit roll ac 20, For 10 & 5 points for a total of 15 points)
Orson also walks into the direct path of Figment's second bolt of lightening (taking 49 points Reflex dc 19 for half damage.)
Figment's spell goes off without a hitch until he sees Orson darting in the way. He watches with semi horror and satisfaction as his three targets drop to the ground.
Lian shudders and then strikes out at F6 causing the HOL member to wince in great pain.
Olanna fights off her ray and then gets ready to send a few arrows F5's way when she sees him drop due to Figment's spell. With extreme precision she takes extra time and sends two arrows weaving through K'nara and Lian to strike F6 and drops him to the ground.
K'nara rips into F4 and connects with her first blow.
H starts moving northward trying to make his way into the woods.
F4 strikes back at K'nara missing twice.
The behloder bieing struck several times starts moving rapidly to the other side of the clearing and sends 4 bolts of energy into the people behind him.
One ray hits Ingrge, one hits Milo and two hit K'nara.
Milo 18 points and left arm withers and is useless for 6 turns Fortitude DC 19 do avoid withering.
Ingrge once again feels his body starting to tighten up. DC18 paralyzation.
K'nara feels herself struck by two rays and first feels her body truning to stone (Fortitude DC18) and then feels her life leaving her (finger of death Fortitude DC 18 or die. If save take 28 points of damage)
Orson (Dead) d20+8=11 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 10:40:46 PM
Orson flinches as the mans sword bites into him, was expecting the blow, but maybe not such a strong one. He fully fails to notice the incoming lightning bolt, slumping to the ground along with the rest of the targets.
(OOC: Reflex = 11, killing Orson :(
Figment (Improved Invis) d6=3 d6=6 d6=5 d6=2 d6=3 d6=1 d6=6 d6=2 d6=4 d6=5 d6=6 d6=5 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 11:15:57 PM
OOC: I think Figment would have a chance to adjust the trajectory at the last moment or some such to make sure a directional spell would not hit one of his own - or at least be intelligent enough to see where Orson stopped and make sure he wasn't in the line of fire. If Olana can decide to shoot another target surely Figment could manage to not hit a charging fighter...
The mage reels at the information that assaults his senses: A retreating foe, an energized beholder, and a comrade down. Using all his wits he decideson his next course of action. He turns and blasts the beholder with another cone of frigid air (Cone of Cold - 48 DMG) and then gives chase to the fleeing "H". He doesn't close completely but gets as near as he can without being detected - which shouldn't be too hard with all the commotion.
Lian (dodge vs F4) d20+11=16 d20+11=26 d20+8=18 d10=6 d10=5 d10=5 Tuesday October 7th, 2003 11:44:28 PM
Lian follows K'Nara's directions. Attacks F4.
Hitting 16, 26 and 18/for 6, 5 and 5 damage.
Milo d20+10=13 d20+16=36 d20+16=19 d20+16=23 d4+2=4 d4+2=3 5d6(5+3+5+2+3)=18 5d6(3+2+5+5+3)=18 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 12:03:35 AM
As Milo's arm whithers, the halfling grimaces in pain... and then steps up to flank the nearest warrior and attacks. (OOC: sorry, I can't make the map out very well, so I can't be more specific. Hit with a crit.. but I don't think 19 confirms, and hit AC 23. First attack does 22 hps and second does 21 hps)
Lian (addendum) Wednesday October 8th, 2003 12:54:29 AM
Lian gapes in astonishment as Orsen falls, smoking and lifeless.
Olana d20+14=29 d20+9=19 d6+2=3 d6+2=6 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 12:07:28 PM
The elf thanks Bertram quickly, and shifts position, attempting to fire at the beholder. This wasn't good. The wasn't good at all.
((Hitting AC 29, 19 for 3 and 6 Dam))
Brother Bertram 2d8(4+8)=12 2d8(1+2)=3 2d8(2+1)=3 Wednesday October 8th, 2003 5:27:11 PM
Bertram moves quickly towards Milo and lays the wand against his arm, again feeling power move through him.
(OOC 18 points healed-3 charges more used)
K'Nara, 56/93hp d20+12=32 d20+12=15 d20+12=27 d20+10=28 d10+5=14 d6=1 d20+5=8 Thursday October 9th, 2003 6:35:01 AM
K'Nara concentrated on the foe in front of her, ignoring the attempt to petrify her...however, she was suddenly in Death's grip, feeling the pull of Gargul's call to judgement.
I...I can't go yet... the woman warrior insisted, ...I...I'm still needed to help avenge that poor murdered lad, amongst other things... For a moment her vision dimmed, but then, apparently, Gargul must have conceded her argument for she was still alive...and still fighting. She struck at her closest opponent with renewed vigor.
(OOC: the above rolls, in order, are: Fort Save vs. Turn to Stone 32 (natural 20! woohoo!)--successful; Fort Save vs. Ray of Death--failed; spent One Hero Point to reroll--Fort Save vs. Ray of Death 27--successful; first attack hits AC28 for 14hpd & 1hp fire damage; second attack hits AC8 [not gonna bother to roll for damage--it's too low to have hit anything.)
DM kent d20+3=9 Thursday October 9th, 2003 7:38:18 PM
Figment blasts the beholder who already badly hurt can't move himself out of the way of the blast and falls to the ground unmoving.
Lian connects with F4 with his last two blows and then goes a bit shocky as he sees Orson fall.
Milo speads forward striking F4 and is extremely successful critically hitting him and dropping him in his tracks.
Bert moves in after F4 falls and starts his healing.
Olanna sends her arrows arcing towrd the beholder ensuring that it won't rise again.
Even as Milo sends F4 to the afterlife K'nara follows up nearly bisecting the now very dead HOL member.
Ingrge sees "H" trying to escape casts a web spell that cuts the retreating figure off from the woods.
Figment (Improved Invis) Thursday October 9th, 2003 9:36:35 PM
Seeing that "H" has some sort of spell protection activated, he decides to get a bit more creative. He moves within 25 feet of his quarry and casts Passwall directly underneath him causing the earth to open up for a 10 foot plummet to the bottom. "If you wish to continue breathing a bit longer I'd not move if I were you...".
Milo Thursday October 9th, 2003 11:44:07 PM
Not wanting the HOL'er (H) to get away, Milo turns and runs after him.
Lian Thursday October 9th, 2003 11:51:00 PM
Not noticing much other than "H" tangled, he moves to Orsen to see how he is.
K'Nara, 56/93hp Friday October 10th, 2003 3:17:55 PM
K'Nara looked around, trying to ascertain who was dead and who was not. Unfortunately, it looked like Orson was amongst the dead.
"Brother Bert!" she called, stepping towards where Orson lay. "We need you here..!" As an afterthought, the human bladesinger ordered her flaming sword off.
Brother Bertram 2d8(4+7)=11 2d8(5+2)=7 2d8(1+3)=4 2d8(1+1)=2 2d8(7+1)=8 2d8(8+4)=12 Monday October 13th, 2003 1:20:24 PM
Bertram moves towards Knara, delaying facing the body of Orson. He uses the wand yet again on Knara, allowing healing for her serious wounds. Then, his mood grim, he kneels besides Orson to see what can be done if anything to aid the fallen warrior.
(OOC Knara is healed of all wounds-6 charges)
Lian Monday October 13th, 2003 3:25:34 PM
The monk slumps to a sitting position, just staring at the downed warrior.
Olana Monday October 13th, 2003 5:08:28 PM
Olana see's the stricken faces surrounding Orson.
"Is he -?" She swallows, not wanting to mention the worst, not yet. But of course it wasn't over yet, and she looks over toward Figment, Milo and Ingrge. If they need help, she go in that direction. If not, she stands guard, just in case any more of those horrible insects arrive.
Dm Kent Monday October 13th, 2003 10:07:30 PM
K'nara, Olanna, Lian and Bertram check out Orson and find out that he is definitely dead.
Ingrge, Figment, and Milo look down into the hole at the trapped Hand, who looks back up at you with a condesending smile.
Milo Monday October 13th, 2003 11:07:37 PM
Milo looks down at the trapped Hand, then up at Ingrge, "I say we just leave him down there till the hole closes up of its own." Milo looks back down, and it is the halfling's turn to smile. Milo holds his short sword at the ready, waiting to hear the plan.
Lian Tuesday October 14th, 2003 3:02:40 AM
A small tear trickles down the elf's face, as he sits there.
Figment (Improved Invis) Tuesday October 14th, 2003 12:11:45 PM
The mage casts Detect Magic and looks at the HOL member. He scans the area around him for the invisible magical barrier. "I am betting that my hole lasts longer than your shell. And when it drops I'm going to kill you - unless I see a reason not to and unless the others haven't already done so with more conventional means. Can you think of any reason I shouldn't?".
K'Nara Tuesday October 14th, 2003 1:45:07 PM
The red-headed bladesinger kneeled by Orson, turning somber hazel eyes towasrds Brother Bertram.
"Is there nothing you can do for him..?" she asked, frowning.
Brother Bertram Tuesday October 14th, 2003 5:25:25 PM
Bertram turns suddenly upon K'nara with grief-stricken eyes. "What would you have me do!? I have no power of my own that will cause Gargul to return Orson's spirit unto us. This is beyond me as the little girl was beyond me! Don't you see!? I have no power of my own to combat this!" Bertram turns away, his grief and frustration evident. He gazes for a moment upon the hand that Gargul had marked as his own. He murmurs to himself quietly. "Do I even dare to ask..." He sits there lost in his thoughts, then his decision is made. Squaring his shoulders he turns back to K'nara. Forgive me Friend K'nara. In my pain and fear, I failed you. While it is true I can not bring Orson's spirit back on my own, there are ways to preserve him in such a way that when we find the means, Orson will be able to be revived. If Gargul can be convinced. This also is something that must be borne and I accept that. I will save his body, so that we may hope to save his soul. Bertram lays his hands upon the heart and forehead of Orson and prays over the body. He then relaxes and murmurs, "It is done."
((OOC Gentle Repose))
Olana d20+12=25 Tuesday October 14th, 2003 8:17:47 PM
"Will we need to go to a Temple of Gargul?" ponders the elf. She looks around, to see if some kind of stretcher can be made. "Hmmm.... I have rope..." ((Survival DC 25))
DM Kent Tuesday October 14th, 2003 9:27:11 PM
The Talons watch as Bertram casts his spell on their fallen companion.
While over at the the create-a-pit the Hand doesn't look too worried for some reason. He lloks up at Figment and again smiles.
"Can I think of a reason for you not to kill me? ... Several actually but probably only one that will make any difference to you. And that reason of course is lying till on the ground being ministered to by your cleric if i am not mistaken. I guess I would say that I would trade a life for a life." You let me go on my own way. And I will ensure that your friend gets another chance at life. Oh and I will even give you what we stole from you." I think that sounds fair, Don't you?
Milo Tuesday October 14th, 2003 11:16:10 PM
"To be honest... his life is worth a great deal more than yours... so if you have the power to give it back... and you'll return what you've stolen... I don't see a problem. Fall back on your word and you had better never go to sleep again as long as you live." Milo's look is DEAD serious. Milo then looks up at Ingrge for confirmation on this statement.
Lian Wednesday October 15th, 2003 12:42:30 AM
Wiping his face, the monk stands and approaches Milo. No more emotion fills the monks demeanor. He walks to Milo like the axeman to an execution. Leaning in to speak with the Justicar, "I'd rather just kill him and be done with the mess. We don't need his help." The elf's eyes are dark and emotionless as he looks at the HOL sitting, safely or so HE thinks, in his little burrow. "Orsen's life is.... was more important than this wretched thing!" "Kill him. Deep levels of pain." "Hands of Love... my elven arse." A chilling change has come over the previously level headed monk.
K'Nara Wednesday October 15th, 2003 4:18:08 PM
"Brother Bertram," K'Nara told the cleric, "If there is a price to pay, then I will pay it--I am the leader of the Talons and, as such, ultimately responsible for those in the group. I thank you for what you can do." The tall female fighter stood and went over to the pit, her hazel eyes narrowing as she looked down upon the captive there.
"I heard the deal you were trying to make with my people," she said sharply, "And I am angered enough to consider letting them promise you your life and freedom for what you offer in exchange--and then taking it upon myself to run you through the very first chance I get. However, one should be bound by the actions of the group one is affiliated with, don't you agree..? If you do, then I would be bound by the group's decision to allow your offer for the life of one of our own..."
Brother Bertram Wednesday October 15th, 2003 8:16:55 PM
Bertram turns back to Orson and kneels and begins praying over Orson's body. He directs the prayers to Gargul rather than Domi due to the nature of his plea. Bertram prays for Gargul to grant him wisdom to deal with the situation and the strength to endure and also a prayer for Orson, that his spirit not fade beyond the party's reach forever.
Ingrge Wednesday October 15th, 2003 9:30:39 PM
Catching Milo's eye after he states his case, Ingrge nods and looks down at the HOL.
"I am of half a mind for fry you where you stand and take our chances trying to bring back our friend. I'm not sure he would appreciate our letting you go free just to bring him back. That is however no my decision to make. So for now I will let you live and if you follow through with what you say then I will let you part. Though if we should ever meet again....."
Olana Wednesday October 15th, 2003 10:03:46 PM
"What can he do?" asks the elf, with regard to the HOL person. "Can he resurrect? is that what he's saying?"
She's still pottering around looking for stretcher materials. "You know we have to put emotions aside and be practical here," she adds. "This is a weird place we're in and Orson's a big guy to carry around. We can't leave him. Things might start to eat him..."
She wrinkles her nose at that horrible prospect.
DM kent Wednesday October 15th, 2003 10:31:59 PM
Looking up the HOL grins at Ingrge's comment.
"Yes, you do seem to have only half a mind, but I won't hold that against you. though it does make me think a bit about the intllligence of you companions to take along so many subhumans."
Looking directly at K'nara and leering he continues.
"So little woman, do we have a deal? or shall we blow up this little are of the world as we try to destroy each other?"
Figment (Improved Invis, Detect Magic) Wednesday October 15th, 2003 10:39:50 PM
The disembodied voice of the mage continues the parlay. "Your offer is most expedient but not our only option for our friend. Sounds like there may yet be some discussion on this issue of killing you - but I would say the first part will be that you immediately drop your protection spells and disarm. If we decide to take you out you will die armed or not. But if you disarm we might consider that a gesture of good faith. Second, the trade of your life for our comrade would involve this one situation. If we meet in the future, whatever happens now will have no bearing at all as to what happens then. Thirdly, if you fail in your attempt, you die - period. And finally, we will not protect you in this hostile environment. You are on your own once our business is complete. You will also not attempt to track or follow us, and you will accept these terms now - or not. And if you don't accept, I will open fire without hesitation...". The mage continues to scan the man for magic to see if he drops his protection spell - and any other nasty he has detected (Detect Magic).
Lian Wednesday October 15th, 2003 11:32:16 PM
"Ingrge, stop talking to him. Just finish it!" The monk says coldly.
Milo Thursday October 16th, 2003 9:19:37 AM
As the man sneers the word subhuman, Milo's eyes narrow, and the halfling's grip on his short sword tightens. Looking down, Milo judges the distance to the bottom, and then looks at the man, "You may put up resistance, but let me assure you, the conflict will be short and sweet. I can see your weak spots from here."
Brother Bertram Thursday October 16th, 2003 5:34:07 PM
Bertram hears the bickering and jerks woodenly to his feet. He moves over to the group tiredly. "Let him go. He is the only chance we have of bringing Orson back right away and he knows it. And for that matter so do we. Just release him and let us see what may be done for Orson." Bertram turns and moves back to the warrior's lifeless shell and goes back to praying to Gargul.
Figment (Improved Invis, Detect Magic) Thursday October 16th, 2003 10:40:19 PM
The mage chuckles at the comments. "You fool, you should be more concerned about those who can take you out where you stand. Accept or die - right now...". The mage prepares to cast.
Olana Thursday October 16th, 2003 11:57:36 PM
The elf sighs.
"Don't let him bait you, lets just get what we need. "Could be, he's bluffing anyway."
K'Nara Friday October 17th, 2003 4:28:53 PM
"My instinct is to fight you to the last breath, you walking dungheap," K'Nara replied, "But I will repeat what I told you before: one should be bound by the actions of the group one is affiliated with, don't you agree..? If you do, then I would be bound by the group's initial decision to allow your offer for the life of one of our own..." She squatted on her heels, coldly regarding the prisoner.
"It is up to you now--if you agree, then we'll allow you to make good on your word. If you don't agree, then there were several creatures nearby who would doubtless find you a tasty change to their usual diet."
DM Kent Sunday October 19th, 2003 3:02:44 PM
As K'nara once again speaks, the man obviously makes a decision for Figment and Ingrge feel his defensive shield drop. He also drops his weapons on the ground, in the hole, at his feet.
" Ok Now who is going to help me out of here, so I can keep my side of this bargain.
K'Nara Monday October 20th, 2003 1:51:39 PM
Immediately K'Nara sheathed Lucia and extended a hand down.
"Quickly now--there's no time to waste." she said brusquely, "I will take on whatever responsibility that Gargul demands of me in order to return Orson to our midst."
Olana d20+13=14 Monday October 20th, 2003 3:10:43 PM
Olana steps back a little ways to allow room for the HOL man. Figuring the others eyes will be watching him, she keeps her own eyes out for any marauding giant insects or any other thing that looks dangerous. ((Spot DC 13 - ack))
Figment (Improved Invis, Detect Magic) Monday October 20th, 2003 8:27:25 PM
The mage allows the cleric to be pulled out and does not offer to release the hole. "I think you are forgetting the object you stole. We see it immediately as well - before you take your case before Gargul...". He watches the man for any deviation from his committment.
Brother Bertram Monday October 20th, 2003 8:36:02 PM
Bertram continues praying over Orson, wishing the others would hurry.
Lian Monday October 20th, 2003 11:18:42 PM
Lian draws his bow and trains it on the HOL's head as he's let out of the hole. "Do it and be done!" Snarls the monk.
Milo Monday October 20th, 2003 11:41:51 PM
Milo moves to Olana's side, and rests his short sword upon his shoulder. He is relaxed, though wary. Looking up at Olana he smiles and winks, crossing his eyes.
Ingrge Tuesday October 21st, 2003 6:13:40 PM
Stepping out of the way as the HOL is helped out of the hole, ingrge then moves away out of any direct line of fire so that if something does happen both mages are not in the thick of it, and then he watches.
DM kent Tuesday October 21st, 2003 6:24:48 PM
Once the HOL is out of the pit, he brushes himself off and slowly reaches into a pouch at his front an takes out a small ORB and casually tosses at Figment's feet.
"There that's one thing out of the way." Now, If you will allow me to open my backpack to retrieve something, without you all blasting me to nothingness, I will complete our transaction."
Looking around to see if he is to be allowed to do this, he waits for a moment then proceeds. Slowly and with exagerated movements he removes, opens and digs around in his pack and slowly brings forth a wand, which he then tosses at K'nara's feet.
"There that now takes care of my part of the bargain. That is a wand or ressurection and it has a few charges let on it. Now, if you don't mind, I will be going now. That was after all our deal."
Lian Tuesday October 21st, 2003 7:03:30 PM
Lian targets the HOL with his bow.
"Now, SIR, if you would be so kind... let us TEST this wand to find out if it's what you say it is! Excuse me if I don't trust you! No hard feelings, you understand."
The monk motions to the HOL with the arrow to sit out of reach of anyone. "Bertram, is the wand what he claims?!"
K'Nara Tuesday October 21st, 2003 7:43:32 PM
K'Nara picked up the wand and handed it to whomever could possibly Identify the item.
"Fine. A life for a life, should this wand turn out to be what you claim..." the tall human bladesinger said, then drew her big bastard sword once more and put the point under the evil man's chin. "...now...you only owe us one more life--the life of the boy your group murdered in the alley in Emerald City. What do you have in payment for that, sir..? Another life? Hmmm...???"
Lian Tuesday October 21st, 2003 8:30:25 PM
"Yes, the boy!" Arrow twitching at the HOL.
(BTW, Lian has a readied action to fire if the HOL moves from his spot.)
Brother Bertram Tuesday October 21st, 2003 8:30:48 PM
Bertram rises suddenly and steps in front of the point of K'nara's sword. "Friend K'nara, If the rod does as he claims, then this creature goes free. If we do not honor our word in this, how are we better than those we oppose? I would like nothing better than to see him at the end of my axe, but we must forbear. I do not mean to offend but I will not allow him to die at your hand." Bertram stands resolutely and waits to see the outcome of his words.
Figment (Improved Invisiblity , Detect Magic) d20+22=35 d20+22=31 d20+22=34 d20+22=41 Tuesday October 21st, 2003 10:01:17 PM
The mage first scans the item (detect magic) at his feet and looks it over to make sure it fits the description of the item that was stolen. He examines it with his Knowledge of Arcana and Spellcraft for any clues it might reveal (35 Arcana, 31 Spellcraft). He then looks over the wand in the same manner (34 Arcana, 41 Spellcraft). As the group confronts the HOL, he agrees with the good cleric. "It is true, we must abide by our word. If the wand has more than one charge and is what he says it is then he has, in fact, traded for more than one life. We also did not mention the boy in our original agreement. I do expect, however, that we will search his belongings for anything else he may have stolen or that might be of value to us. We did not agree to leave his items untouched - just to spare his life...". Turning to their captive he continues. "We did not agree, sir, to spare your life in return for the POTENTIAL to reclaim our friend. He must be raised before you depart. Unless, there is anything else you might offer us...". The mage leaves the question open ended in hopes he can exptract anything else of value from this scum.
Milo Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 12:06:56 AM
"Figment is right... in performing the act... one must deal with Gargul. You should be doing that deal as well." The halfling stands by, watching the proceedings.
Olana Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 6:29:39 PM
Scanning the surroundings, Olana comes across Milo with his eyes crossed, and she breaks into a grin. What had happened recently was no laughing matter whatsoever - this place was turning her nerves to glass, and her heart to stone, or it would if not for the warmth she felt for Milo.
Still, this matter wasn't over yet. Poor Orson was still lying dead. Hopefully this horrible man could do something.
She stays on watch.
Brother Bertram Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 7:42:51 PM
Bertram speaks up suddenly; "No my friends. It is not right that one of this ilk petitions for our friend's life. I will do this and take the repercussions upon my head. I do this because it is my place and I will not shirk this duty because it is convenient."
Brother Bertram Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 7:46:45 PM
Bertram speaks up suddenly; "No my friends. It is not right that one of this ilk petitions for our friend's life. I will do this and take the repercussions upon my head. I do this because it is my place and I will not shirk this duty because it is convenient."
Lian Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 7:58:10 PM
The monk stands there, bow raised and ready for anything. (Readying to fire at the HOL if he does anything offensive or tries to escape.)
DM Kent Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 7:59:26 PM
Figment takes a look at the Orb and can tell it seems to be some sort of locational device.
Between Figment, Ingrge and Bertram the wand is definitely identified as a wand of ressurection.
The HOL looks truly suprised as K'nara draws her sword and lays it at his throat. After that brief moment of suprised fear, he turns his head just slightly so he is facing her and without a quiver in his voice plainly says.
"And here I thought Bladesingers were supposed to be honorable poeple. What would Greymaulkin say to this fit of picque?"
"As for the bargain I made with you. I stated that I would provide you with the means to provide your friend with another chance at Life, Not that I would bring him back to life myself. Besides, I doubt that Gargul would take my petition to raise an enemy from death very seriously."
"As for my staying around until your friend is back... why that hardly seems equitable. I have no control over whether Gargul will let him come back or even whether your friend will want to come back. I have held up my end of the bargain, and now you must do what you must. However I warn you that should you break our agreement and kill me, I curse you and retribution will be made."
Brother Bertram Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 8:21:53 PM
Bertram slowly raises his hand and lays it upon the edge of K'nara's blade and moves it away from the mage slowly. "The deal was made and he has fulfilled his end of the bargain, Friend K'nara. Do not lose your soul because of one such as he. You are more than this creature before you. Please Friend K'nara do not do this I beseech you." Bertram pushes her blade to the side and speaks to the HOL mage. "Enough of this. You have met your bargain, Now go from this place. Talk is over and its time to take care of our friend." Making sure that K'nara has truly calmed down, Bertram moves to the body of Orson and kneels and lays the rod upon his chest. Praying over Orson, Bertram uses the power of the rod and calls out to Gargul to heal the fallen warrior.
Lian Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 9:24:32 PM
Lowering his bow, Lian is uncomfortable with the fact the HOL is being released. He mumbles a protest but no one can here what has been said.
Figment (Improved Invis, detect magic) Wednesday October 22nd, 2003 10:44:04 PM
The mage places the object in a pouch so that it disappears from view alaong with him. "You are fairly crafty for one foolish enough to cast his lot with the HOL. You may also recall the stipulation that you leave immediately. If you return or follow us, your life is forfeit. You will stay still for a moment more before being allowed to leave... Milo, my good man, would you please quickly search our prisoner here for other items of interest? We should make sure he has no ability to do anything but escape with his life - which was our agreement...". The mage smiles even though nobody can see it.
Milo Thursday October 23rd, 2003 1:23:23 AM
"Gladly," Milo approaches the man, short sword held low, and prepares to rifle through his clothes. A grim look that warns adorn's the diminutive rogue's face.
K'Nara Thursday October 23rd, 2003 6:01:55 PM
K'Nara's hazel eyes did not waver, though she didn't protest Brother Bertram's repositioning of her sword.
"I DID say before I helped this person out of the hole that I would be bound by the actions of my party if he, himself, agreed to be bound by the actions of his own." the redheaded woman said firmly. "You all bargained for the revival of Orson--and he is not to be harmed in return for that...however, there is still the life of that poor elven boy whom he and his ilk murdered in Emerald City. You all did NOT bargain for that--and now this person has nothing left to offer.
"However...since you all seem to agree that the spirit of the agreement was that this one not be harmed, then I will honor the spirit of you all...he leaves with his life." K'Nara nodded, then lifted her sword and proceeded to cut the clothing from their captive.
"But NOTHING else."
(OOC: unless there's a DM ruling that says otherwise, the mighty-ticked-off bladesinger will leave the spellcaster in only his loincloth [nope, not even leaving him booties or sandals!] and THEN let him walk away.)
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