Justin Webber (DM) Chase in the dark Friday March 5th, 2004 7:59:20 PM
The group goes about their activites and Niobe runs back and gets her stuff before running back to the gate where she put the stick as a guide. The raining outside is quickly making the tracks herder to read.
Ilsidur's detect magic spell reveals that the four potions, scroll and tube are magical. The gems and money however are normal. He also finds out that Flame Blade and Cause Fear at a 5th level caster level.
Savin finds one end of the tube has a small cork like plug that can be removed and inside is some dust of some sort.
After the questions are asked and such to Captain Joram the man frowns and thinks hard before speaking, "The small church outside of town is a place that no one here goes to or by. It has a weird aura to it that scares most people, it would be a perfect place for Krilanos to hide at." Captain Joram sighs and looks at the body and the catpured clerics before speaking again, "No rest for the weary...me and my men will handle these clerics but you should go find Krilanos. I'm sure you have many questions to ask him and from the sounds you are interested in this church outside of town also."
Savin 62/67 hitpoints Friday March 5th, 2004 10:03:32 PM
Savin will thank Ilsidur for the cure. He will confide, "I didn't want Captain Joram to take the gems as "evidence". I am saving for some cool magic items which will make me fight so much better."
Savin will head outside and wait for the others.
Barnum and Edgar Friday March 5th, 2004 10:08:50 PM
Barnum nonchalantly takes the gem that was in his pocket and places it with the rest of the loot. "I guess we'll be headed to that church then," he says and walks out of the door.
Peerimus and Yorrick Friday March 5th, 2004 10:38:48 PM
Peerimus will move out into the rain with the others, "I must stop by the stables and rouse good Yorrick, he'll not want to miss this." AS he moves off into the rainy night he calls, "I'll meet you at the main gate." Peerimus will get his friend and join the others at the main gates on the north end of town.
Sly and Luke Saturday March 6th, 2004 7:21:17 AM
"Wait! Peerimus, I must go to the Inn and retrive my Special Sword, I'll go with you." to the others he Tells them "Prepare yourself well, I will meet all of you at the north gate, from there we will all go there together." To Luke, He tells him "Find Niobe, she's in danger all alone. Now Go!" Luke answers "Yes! Niobe!"off the dog goes.
Niobe d20+7=13 Saturday March 6th, 2004 11:36:14 AM
Niobe returns to the north gate wheezing and with a stitch in her side from all that running. She quickly finds that no one she knows is here, and then relocates the marker she left. Niobe is dismayed by the poor condition of the tracks. Not wanting to waste any more time Niobe does her best to try and follow the tracks. She feels that this just isn't going very well either. Cursing she peers at the ground trying to make as much as possible out of the rapidly fading tracks. *Sigh* "maybe I should just admit that the weather has beaten me and go find the others..."
(Tracking, Suvival 13)
Ilsidur Sunday March 7th, 2004 12:25:34 PM
Ilsidur lands on the ground as his flying spell runs out. He smiles to himself as Barnum adds his gem to the party treasure, and asks Savin, "Does carrying the treasure weigh you down at all? If so, I can carry it for us, since weight doesn't affect me at all. But it looks like these things are small enough not to bother you, weight-wise. You just let me know what you want."
Then he makes his way, with the rest of the party, to the North Gate.
Justin Webber (DM) The chase if a foot Monday March 8th, 2004 7:20:39 PM
A few of the group go to get their stuff or animal friends and otherwise head for the gates.
Luke quickly cetches up with Niobe who is currently still tyring to follow the prints that are fast disappearing in the growing mud. Shortly Niobe is to the point of giving up when the group finds her and Luke not to far from the gate of the city.
From the looks the wolf paw prints lead off in the directions you believe the old church must be in.
Lightning still splits and lights up the sky and rumbles as it rains hard.
Sly and Luke Monday March 8th, 2004 7:50:09 PM
Sly spots Luke and Niobe up ahead, "There she is, over there. Let's go to that little grove until we are all together. Safer that way." Sly catches up to Niobe, His face is wet "Are you alright, you look wetter than Luke." said Sly with a smile. "Here take my slick and wear it. When we are all asemble, I'll show you the cross road, then It's a hop and a skip to the church. I think that's where he'll be with the Bell."
Shiraz Monday March 8th, 2004 8:16:17 PM
Shiraz keeps up with the rest as they head to the church. Shiraz ignores the cold rain letting it trickle down his head, flatening out his fur. Shiraz eases his swords out of their scabbards, "Rain slows down the draw, you know."
ooc: 2 kids sick so sorry about missing posts on Thurs and Fri.
Niobe Monday March 8th, 2004 8:56:47 PM
Scratching Luke behind the ears while she tries to make heads or tails out of the washed out tracks, Niobe turns to see the others arriving. With a bit of hesitation Niobe takes the rainslick from Sly and puts it on. Then she laughs at the comparison, "yes I am wet through and through. You only look slightly drier than Luke and I though!" Niobe brushes a very wet lock of hair from Sly's forehead and smiles too inspite of loosing the tracks and the incredibly bad weather.
"I managed to follow the fog-wolf-being to the gate - without it noticing I might add. Well, I think it didn't notice me anyway..." Niobe takes a breath, "I had no chance of keeping pace with the wolf thing though. That wolf was quicker than a chicken before a cookout!"
Niobe scans for the tracks again and frowns, "This blasted rain has totally obliterated the tracks now, so I am thankful that you have an idea of where "he" is going. Would that be the same church that Lillian tried to See?"
The deep mud sucks at Niobe's boots as she walks towards the grove (following Sly). She shivers as she notices Shiraz blatantly ignoring the cold rain trickling down his neck. "Shiraz, are all Miontaurs as stoic? Or do you just like this weather?", Niobe sounds inquisitive; not sarcastic.
Savin Monday March 8th, 2004 10:12:33 PM
Savin will answer Ilsidur's question. "I don't carry weapons, armor, or much gear. This little amount of treasure isn't gonna slow me down much. Remember this belt helps increase my strength quite a bit. Thanks for asking though."
Savin smiles into the rain as they near the temple. "Any ideas how to catch this guy? He is gonna be tough. He can shapechange, turn into animals, and suck the life out of you. He seems to have special chaos powers. Not sure how to fight him. I guess I will just kick him really really hard."
Savin is actually smiling thinking of the challenge ahead.
Peerimus and Yorrick Tuesday March 9th, 2004 1:27:34 PM
Sloshing through the rain without protection or apparent concern comes Peerimus and Yorrick, though the bear seems to be merely accepting the rain while the druid is enjoying it. Looking to Savin, "He is definately now more than he was at the Alemi temple and the other cleric may well be with him. If we can lure him outside, my powers will be greater. Between my enchanted claws, help from Father Wold, Shiraz's swords and your skills master Savin, we should prevail against him. As for the cleric I believe Ilsidur should attempt to counter anything he may do and Yorrick will take care of the rest."
Ilsidur Tuesday March 9th, 2004 6:13:45 PM
Ilsidur makes his way towards the monastery with the rest of the party. Having spent much of his time outdoors, a little rain doesn't slow the dwarf down. He does realize that his armour will need to be cleaned and oiled the next time that they are indoors, however.
"Sly, do you know something about that place? Why do you think that there will be some sort of bell there? Have you been there before?"
"Peerimus, I can try to counter the cleric, although I have already used my dispel magic today. I can try to hold him, though. If the albino is in fact a type of undead, I can try to turn him, as well."
"The last thing that we can do is call on the power of Chaos to aid us. Somehow, whenever we were in dire straights, we were able to call on the power of the sign on the back of our hand, and it helped us in some way. For example, when we fought the red dragon, it gave us insight into how to hit the beast, and we were able to hit it more often."
To church we go part 2 Tuesday March 9th, 2004 6:29:01 PM
The group gathers and starts to head out, getting some info about the place as they do from Sly.
As you move along through the mud and starting to stand water from the rain you finally see what looks like a large church up ahead. The church seems to be in some state of repair since some of the wood looks new. You also see a small area where a single bell sits at the top of the church. Around the area is some shrubs and brush that seems to live well in this type of weather. You see no sign of a threat or anything and a single door can be seen from where you stand.
There are a couple very very dirty window that some light shines through dimly and you get the odd feeling that something protect..no..maybe currupts the area nearer to the church. You thinks you see shadows dancing across the surface of the church as you watch and now and then a howl of some creature can be heard but you can tell clearly that the creatures howl is like a echo. Lightning splits the sky in a forked pattern just behind the bell tower where the single bells lays and the rain grows colder. For some reason something does echo in each persons thoughts, a single saying, "Ringing a bell can dispell evil spirits."
Shiraz Tuesday March 9th, 2004 8:18:32 PM
Shiraz turns and gives a flat look to Niobe, odd until she sees the twinkle in the taurs eyes, "I was born into a family of clerics but I was bred a warrior. My swordsmaster would be very put out if I let this slight drizzle to snare my attention from that which is required." Shiraz shrugs, "If thats stoic then yes I am but I think that I am a bit overtrained, " Shiraz smiles. The smile doesn't last long though as Shiraz feels the corruption in the area, "Guard!" Shiraz thunders in tauric. His shield begins to float in front of him.
Barnum and Edgar Tuesday March 9th, 2004 8:37:14 PM
Barnum pulls his cloak's hood up covering his head from the rain, "Ilsidur, the power of chaos... Perhaps that might be where Krilanos draws his power from! If anyone knows Magic Circle against Chaos, or some variant of the spell, I imagine it could be useful against him."
As the group arrives in front of the church, lightning crackles through the sky, and dark sounds and shadows fill Barnum's eyes and ears. It's rather intimidating, and Barnum feels like jumping to action when Shiraz yells out 'Guard!.' Barnum casts Mage Armor on himself and shares the spell with Edgar. (+4 AC, 8 hours.)
"If anyone wants any protection spells, I can provide some." Barnum says to the others.
Savin Tuesday March 9th, 2004 9:17:17 PM
Savin will listen to Barnum's offer and respond, "All I have is my skill and this ring of protection. If you could do something to help, I would appreciate it. I have a feeling, we are gonna need it."
Savin will look down at his arm and notice goosebumps rising from it. "I wonder if that is a bad omen." he muses. He will then glance up at the bell and say, "For some reason, I think we are supposed to ring it. I wonder what will happen if we do?"
Niobe Wednesday March 10th, 2004 2:03:06 AM
Niobe listens to Shiraz explaining why the rain isn't bothering him, and nearly jumps out of her skin as he yells something she does not understand.
Niobe stops and takes off her pack, the borrowed rainslick, her weaponsbelt and her cloak. She takes her armor out of her haversack and puts it on as quickly as she can. "I will catch up with you all in a minute." Once her armor is on she puts everything she just took off back on.
As she moves quickly to catch up with the others she draws her rapier. "Anyone have a plan for how we want to do this?", she asks as a shiver runs down her spine. Niobe can't help but think that those dancing shadows remind her of ghosts. She looks up at the bell and the roof and wonders if she could climb up to the bell tower. "I wonder if whomever is in there knows about ringing that bell. If so then it could be difficult to get to..."
Sly and Luke[Protection from Evil] Wednesday March 10th, 2004 7:30:35 AM
As Sly leads everybody through the rain, water poddles up the North Road to the Crosss Road. "The Church is not too far down this Road. So let's us start to be careful and watch each other's backs." As they wade throught the mud down the cross road to the Church grounds. As they arrive at the church grounds,Sly goes to stand next to Savin, putting a hand on Savin's shoulder, Sly cast Protection from Evil on the both of them, "Spritus Beasta Exatus!" he whispers. As Sharaz warns them of the Evil around them "Alright everybody stay alive, Kill as many as you can and don't look back."
Luke follows along Sly's side, until they arrived at the church grounds. Luke fur (on his back) stands on end and he growls "Grrr! Evil! Grrr! Here! Grrr!"
Peerimus and Yorrick Wednesday March 10th, 2004 10:10:30 AM
Standing closer to the church and seeing the shadows dance about he looks to Ilsidur. "It may soon be time to demonstrate the power of faith." His hand strays to Yorrick almost for reassurance his life ling friend is beside him as once again they will test thier mettle and spirits.
"Barnum are you capable of flight?" he asks turning to regard the halfling and then the bell tower. "We could draw them out and hold them allowing you access." Yorrick emits a low growl at Lukes barking and shifts his massive bulk in anticipation.
Justin Webber (DM) Saints or devils? Wednesday March 10th, 2004 5:47:27 PM
Everyone makes ready for combat and make some plans. As you move abit closer you can hear the cutting of wood and hammering inside the church. Clearly the place is under repair even as you speak. You also hear a single voice speaking also, "fix that pew, you work on that wall. After we finish here we move towards the door." The voice you hear sounds rather old and vacant though and clearly no Krilanos.
The shadows dart along the walls of the church more as you come closer and the wailing and howling of beasts comes louder. The noise and sound spooks Luke and Yorrick but they seem to be able to bare it for the time being do to their master's/friends coming also. At a bush near to the church you hear the heavy buzz of flies and other insects.
The thunder and lightning get louder and lightning dances more often around the bell tower. You get the idea climbing up or flying up to the bell might be a very bad idea.
(OOC:Sorry seal but no full moon.)
Ilsidur Wednesday March 10th, 2004 6:13:37 PM
Ilsidur readies his axe and shield, and moves with the rest of the party towards the church. "Maybe one of us with some sneaking ability (surely not me in this plate armour) could have a peek through the window, and see what is going on inside? Before we charge in with weapons ablaze, maybe we should figure out if the people inside are truly evil, or if the albino is hiding there secretly without the residents' knowledge.
Barnum and Edgar d20+6=21 d20+6=12 Wednesday March 10th, 2004 7:40:47 PM
Barnum casts Bear's Endurance on Savin. (+4 Constitution for 8 minutes)
Barnum nods to Peerimus, pulling out a figurine of a housefly, carved out of ebony wood. "With Ebony here I can, but the last time I rode Ebony into the sky during weather like this... Well, I ended up in the Southern Continent. If it's necessarry I can, though."
Edgar looks over to the buzzing bush of insects, inspecting it for a potential meal, or perhaps something else. (Spot 21, Listen 12)
Niobe d20+9=16 d20+10=14 d20+10=14 Wednesday March 10th, 2004 8:07:52 PM
Still feeling uneasy about the shadows and becoming increasingly worried about the source of the howling Niobe decides to not mention anything about climbing any buildings tonight.
Niobe cautiously approaches the insect-swarm and the bush in Edgar's wake. Her stomach feels knotted up and her shoulder and necks muscles are tense. She peers into the bush as the lightning flashes.
(Search 16, Spot 14, Listen 14)
Savin Wednesday March 10th, 2004 10:29:55 PM
Savin looks at his friends and says, "I am willing to go look in the window. I also think we should do a quick recon around the outside of the church. Our vampire friend, might be having a hard time going into a holy place."
Sly and Luke d20+4=14 d20+4=16 d20+5=22 d20+5=17 Thursday March 11th, 2004 6:05:42 AM
Sly whispers to Savin, "Alright I'm with you, But I don't know about how Holy this place is, if what Trace told me is right, the evil that they had to fight, had killed the Abbet and used his body as a tool some how. So I figure that this place is not holy any more." To Luke, he tell him "Let's go and be careful."
Luke will spot(22) and listen(17) as he walks ahead of Savin and Sly.
Sly will Listen(14) and search(16).
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+10=25 d20+5=24 Thursday March 11th, 2004 8:46:56 AM
Peerimus's hand starts to rub Yorrick's head to help assure his friend. Peerimus continues to look about the group into the lightning flashed night for signs of danger. [Spot 25 Listen 24]
Justin Webber (DM) Window looking and bush of the dead Thursday March 11th, 2004 9:16:35 PM
The group continues to get ready and Savin tries looking through the window but can make out nothing through the heavy dust on the window. The dust is also mostly on the inside of the church.
The few who move to the bush find a horse behind the bush that looks alot like the priest at the temple of Alemi but it also has been chewed on by a few small creatures that goes to show that it had been there for just alittle while. (Everyone looking and near to smell the dead horse need to make a Fort Save DC20 or loose your food.)
Shiraz Friday March 12th, 2004 12:51:39 AM
Shiraz looks at Ilsidur, "Normally I agree about checking first, but in this case I think that 2 of us need to check the back out for a second door and teh rest of us march in the front." Shiraz grips ther hilts of his swords a bit tighter.
Niobe d20+6=16 Friday March 12th, 2004 1:08:08 AM
Niobe blinks as she sees what is laying in the bush then she becomes pale and starts to retch. After trying unsuccessfully to keep her food down she quickly finds another bush and spends a couple of minutes vomiting. She misses hearing Shiraz's suggestion about back doors.
Feeling only slightly better; and still looking pale, she catches some water in her hand and uses it to clean up. When she returns to the group Niobe makes a relatively wide curcuit around that one bush and its decomposing, vile contents. "So do we knock, or just kick the door in?" Niobe asks in a clear attempt at a joke.
(Fortitude 16)
Savin d20+13=26 d20+13=33 d20+10=20 Friday March 12th, 2004 10:15:52 PM
Savin will try to find a cleaner window or crack in the wall. If not, he will creep over to the door, press his ear against it and listen, then check to see if it is locked.
Sly and Luke Saturday March 13th, 2004 7:27:44 AM
Sly whispers to Savin "Are you opening the door just a crack? And see how many they are? Or are you going to slam the door open and let the rest of us go in? aqnd Suprize them?"
To Luke, Sly tell him to go in and root them out in different rooms.
Peerimus and Yorrick Saturday March 13th, 2004 3:14:39 PM
Nodding to Shiraz and Ilsidur and patting Yorrick, "Yorrickk and I will take you usual position. Move quickly to the back for I am going to go through the front door very soon."
Peerimus maintains his firm grasp in Yorricks fur, "Mother Wold hold us close." he whispers. [shared Barkskin]
He then begins to move slowly to the main doors to give Shiraz and Ilsidur time to get around back.
Barnum and Edgar d20+5=20 Saturday March 13th, 2004 11:27:11 PM
With all the restraint in the Wold, Edgar the raven keeps the contents of his stomach within himself. He flutters over to the group and reports his findings. "It seems our friend Krilanos isn't a picky eater, as he appears to have 'fed' on that horse behind the bush. It's a vile sight, I think Niobe can attest to that."
Barnum casts Bear's Endurance, sharing it with Edgar. (+4 con, 8 minutes)
Justin Webber (DM) Inside the Church Sunday March 14th, 2004 12:44:03 AM
Savin slowly glances into the church as others move to back him up and Niobe goes to empty her stomach. When Savin first listens he hears mainly the pounding of a hammer and cutting of wood.
When Savin glances in he sees a old man wearing thread bare brown robes, the man has a large beard and very little hair on his head. As Savin watches the old man gives orders and the small group of people in the church continue to hammer and nail new boards on the church in repairs and also you see some cutting wood for the repairs.
The men making the repairs do have weapons and some of them look like fighters while one of them look like wizard and the last one looks to be a thief. All and all it looks like a well balanced group but you can't be one hundred percent sure that the people inside are good or evil.
(OOC:For the very moment Savin is not seen nor do the people inside seem to be aware of anything. Savin sees no Krilanos either.)
Sly and Luke Sunday March 14th, 2004 5:11:09 PM
"Hey! I have an Idea, just in case these people are on the up and up. I'll knock on the door once, then push in the door. Then you follow me in and please bring Shiraz with you." Sly whispers in savin ear. To Luke, he tell him When you come in to the church there will a railing towards the wall, you and Yurric go down those stairs, make a lot of noise". "that should confuse the lot of them!!"
Sly will Knock once, Then with the help of Savin will push the door into the church (with weapons drawn.)
Niobe Sunday March 14th, 2004 11:54:34 PM
Niobe will wait for a plan to be implemented before doing anything. She prefers to not be directly in the front lines of battle. She slides her rapier back into its scabbard and readies her bow instead. Niobe waits off to the side; near the door.
Peerimus and Yorrick Monday March 15th, 2004 6:41:27 PM
Peerimus shifts to a Dire Bear and waits beside Yorrick for Ilsidur and Shiraz to get to position.
If the door is opened sooner he moves in and also heads for the stairs down with Yorrick and Luke on his heels.
Barnum and Edgar d20+7=12 Monday March 15th, 2004 8:35:36 PM
Barnum pulls out his crossbow and loads it. He then finds a good hiding spot in the shadows fifteen or twenty feet from the door, with a direct line of sight to it. He crouches down there, and pats his crossbow, musing, "Haven't used this for a while..." (Hide 12)
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) Monday March 15th, 2004 10:27:22 PM
Ilsidur makes his way around the back (with Shiraz) as quietly as possible, in his plate armour. He looks up at the minotaur, and says, "I hope there is some sort of back door around here. So, do we just walk in? Neither one of us is known for our subtlety, right?"
Savin Monday March 15th, 2004 10:41:01 PM
Savin will gently close the door and motion Sly back with him. He will head back to the others and describe what he saw. "They look to be a band of adventures. Don't know if they are evil or not. Can anyone detect evil? Would hate to strike down the innocent. I somehow doubt they are good but that is just a gut feeling."
Justin Webber (DM) Oh no! Tuesday March 16th, 2004 1:19:19 AM
Savin backs off to tell the others about what he sees inside, stopping all others from entering the church quite yet.
Shiraz and Ilsidur unhappily find out that there is no back way into the church so inless there is some secret door there is only one exit and enterance.
Barnum hides where he has a half way decent shot towards the door.
The shadows on the church seem to start flittering about even more now and you have the odd feeling their watching you. The howling you been hearing stays the same though so you get the sense that nothing is truely wrong yet. Without warning though just as you start to get use to the howling and the shadows you feel a weird feeling coming from the church itself, it seems to be part of the howling and shadows...something not really evil but just lain chaotic. Inside you can still hear the pounding of hammers and cutting of wood but the funny feeling sticks in your mind. (Everyone make a Will save DC18 for up coming effects.)
Shiraz d20+3=21 d20=16 d20=10 d20+1=20 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 9:34:31 AM
Shiraz silently trudges around the church with Ilsidur. As the two walk up to teh front door Shiraz shakes a feeling <Will DC 21> and looks over at Savin, "Ok Savin I am coming in behind you." Shiraz looks around,<Spot DC 16>, and listens to the sounds coming out of the church,<Listen DC 10>. As the taur enters the church behind Savin Shiraz takes a careful look around for any hidden dangers,<Search DC 20>
Sly and Luke d20+7=26 d20+6=26 d20+10=27 d20+5=6 d20+5=15 d20+15=30 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 11:12:59 AM
"Alright, let's go tell the others." Sly tell Savin, but the half elfe cannot shed this odd feeling<will check of 26>, as they approches the others, he uses his Wildeness Lore<26>. "Come Luke! We'll go in in a minute."
Luke <will check 27> looks<6> around, will try to spot<15> as to what is the shadow is all about<Wilderness Lore 30>. But does follow his master towards the others.
Niobe d20+4=18 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 5:21:43 PM
Niobe takes her eyes off of the door and starts to intently watch the shadows flitting about. She feels an ice cold shiver run down her spine; and it is not from the rain! She does her best to shrug off the weird feeling, and isn't really able to convince herself that it was unfounded. She starts to chew her lip as she waits for something to happen.
(Will check 18)
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+12=28 d20+3=22 d20+10=13 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 5:59:51 PM
Peerimus gives an annoyed snort as Shiraz and Ilsidur emerge from behind the building and decides the group has stood in the pouring rain quite long enough. Peerimus starts to make for the door with Yorrick just behind him. Once in front of the door he stands to his full 12' height and aggresively opens the door. [str check 13, how sad]
[Will checks 28 and 22 for Peerimus and Yorrick]
Savin d20+9=28 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 8:14:26 PM
Savin notices the shadows swirling around and feels the hair go up on the back of his neck. He shrugs off the feeling and says, "Well lets go beard the lion in his den."
Savin leads the way as he pushes open the churches door. "The night is getting creepy out here. Do you mind if we join you?" Savin will say this to no one in particular but loud enough for all to hear.
Will check 28
Barnum and Edgar d20+7=13 d20+7=24 d20+5=17 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 9:13:21 PM
Barnum still holds his crossbow pointed toward's the church door, but his hands begin to shake. His eyes widen as chills run up and down his spine, "E... Edgar..." he lets out. (Will save 13)
Edgar the raven (Will save 24) looks curiously at Barnum. He is feeling strange as well, but whatever this feeling is seems to be affecting Barnum much more intensely. Edgar examines how this odd phenomena affects him, how it affects Barnum, and how it affects their companions, trying to gain some feel for what it is. (Knowledge: Arcana DC 17)
Ilsidur d20+11=18 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 11:07:09 PM
Ilsidur tries to figure out just exactly what is going on. He feels the wierd emanations coming from the church, and tries to fight off whatever effect they are causing (Will save made with an 18).
He follows closely on Savin's heels, as the monk enters the church. He carries his waraxe and shield at the ready.
Justin Webber (DM) Priestly talks? Wednesday March 17th, 2004 1:34:34 AM
Everyone shakes off the strange chaotic feelings that started to play with peoples minds at first except Barnum.
Barnum could swear that there is a very large cobra infront of his crossbow with it's hood spread and hissing threateningly. Edgar is able to figure out that the strong chaos energies around the old church are some how starting to effect Barnum and for the moment just being a nasty uneasy feeling for the others. (Barnum can do a Will DC18 with a -2 penalty to break the hold of the chaos power on him and to understand that the cobra is actually only in his mind.)
Savin and the others burst into the old church and surprise the old cleric and his workers. The old cleric turns to look at the group and frowns. From where you stand all the people look normal except the cleric has sunken in almost hollow eyes. The black eyes look haunted and look at you almost lifelessly as the cleric finally composes himself he speaks in a very deep voice that sounds almost as hollow as he looks, almost like the voice is the wind it's self, "What are you doing in this church!? You are un-clean and un-holy...your eyes should not look upon this places let alone the inside. Explain yourselves this minute!?" The cleric stands waiting as you see the others suddenly pull weapons they were wearing or carrying on their person some where. They make no move to attack you and from the looks even struck a total defense pose.
Sly and Luke Wednesday March 17th, 2004 12:50:46 PM
Sly heads back with Savin, when they hear the loud noise comming from the frount door of the church, Sly turns and yells "It's Peerimus, yurric and Luke! Come on guys and gal, lets go!" Off Sly goes with the others to help.
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+5=11 d20+4=22 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 5:50:03 PM
Peerimus leads Yorrick towards the stairs to the right, pretty much ignoring the preist and others except for as he move he gives them a look and a "Ynnnnngggg!
Both sets of ears are alert for trouble coming thier way. [Peerims listen 11 Yorrick Listen 22]
Shiraz Wednesday March 17th, 2004 10:05:11 PM
Shiraz ignores the annoyed look of Peerimus and enters the church with swords drawn and shield floating. Seeing the surprised look of the cleric and the defensive stance of his followers Shiraz steps forward, "We mean you no harm. We don't know you or why you are here but we do seek an albino man who was or is heading here and we will bring him to justice. "
Ilsidur d20+6=8 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 10:46:35 PM
Ilsidur looks around the church, trying to figure out what is going on, but is obviously distracted. [OOC: Rolled an 8 for a knowledge (religion) check.]
He asks the head cleric, "Why are we unclean and unholy? What kind of church is this? What are you doing here, trying to rebuild it like this?"
Savin d20+13=21 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 11:04:20 PM
Savin will let the others take the lead in conversation but will start to saunter to the left. He is ready to spring to the attack at the first sign of aggression. He starts looking closely into corners, looking for anyone hiding.
Spot check 21
Justin Webber (DM) Priestly Talks part II Thursday March 18th, 2004 3:48:45 AM
The strange loking cleric frowns more and cross his arms as his fellow rebuilders stand behind him in defense yet, "This church is devoted to the powers of chaos and holder of the sacred relic we worship. I nor my friends know anything of this person you seek and other then your RUDE entrance no one has been here."
The cleric looks back at the people heading towards the stairs that they will notice is closed off and now a new floor has been built securely in it's place, "GET OUT! My work is not done yet here and you interferring. GET OUT or do you force my hand?"
(Sly and all others who knew the old Children of Chaos group. If you make a straight Int or Wis check DC18 you will realize that this cleric is the same one that Sir Thomas and the others fought before.)
Sly and Luke d20=19 d20=9 Thursday March 18th, 2004 7:50:30 AM
OOC: Sly Int or Wis strait check made is 19-Luke didnot make it only a 9)
Sly enter the church after some of the others, he looks around and listens to what the cleric was saying. Sly look closer at this cleric, he seem familure, then It come to him, the Children of Chaos has met this cleric before. "Ah! We meet again... Hey! fellows do you know who this cleric happens to be? Some of us should remember the fight between this cleric of Chaos and Sir Thomas. And how this cleric ran like a whiped puppy. What are you up to now? Is that the Bell of Chaos up in the tower?" Sly laugh to him self 'Oh! If only Sir Thomas was only here...' But insted he call Luke to his side. "Luke come here, I may need you."
Luke goes to stand by his master.
Peerimus and Yorrick d20+4=7 Thursday March 18th, 2004 9:04:14 AM
The two bears locate a spot by the new floor over the stairs and have a seat. When Sly speaks up about the cleric, the larger bear gruffly grunts and shakes his head about. The smaller yanws and gets himself comfortable, keeping a close eye on Luke.
Niobe d20+10=22 Thursday March 18th, 2004 10:20:11 AM
Niobe inches in past the door, her bow still held in her hand; but not held in such a way as to indicate any aggression. She looks carefully around, and takes a good look at the cleric's lackeys. She also looks for any other way in or out of the church other than the door she just entered anf the bell tower.
(Spot 22)
((OOC: I am so sorry for missing yesterday's post. I have had a couple of Hell Weeks... tons and tons of work.))
Ilsidur d20+5=17 Thursday March 18th, 2004 10:14:50 PM
Ilsidur waits to see how the cleric replies to Sly's barb. He glances around to see if there is any other way into the basement. He whispers aside to the others, "I can dimension door into the basement, if I need to, but that will only work for me and one other that I am holding, and it can't be as big as a dire bear."
Shiraz Thursday March 18th, 2004 10:28:39 PM
Shiraz looks directly at the flith covered cleric, "You speak of Chaos and claim to worship a relic of chaos. Well we are here, we were brought here helter skelter and as a result are an embodiment of Chaos. You will not direct us like cattle to leave at your conveinence. So, yes I guess I call your hand." Shiraz bounds across the church to stand directly in front of the cleric.
Justin Webber (DM) So be it! Fighter1 1st hit d20+8=15 fighter1 2nd hit d20+3=19 1st Damage d8+6=13 2nd Damage d8+6=14 Fighter2 1st hit d20+8=22 Fighter2 2nd hit d20+3=23 Fighter2 crit threat d20+3=18 Fighter2 1st damage d8+6=7 Fighter2 2nd damage d8+6=8 Thief 1st hit d20+6=18 Thief 2nd hit d20+1=16 Thief 1st damage d6+5=8 Thief 2nd damage d6+5=9 Wizard spell d20+2=5 Cleric spell 3d8(3+4+8)=15 Friday March 19th, 2004 2:48:20 AM
Niobe sees no way up to the bell tower nor any other rooms from the looks, the church has been under repair and the place consists of just this one main room now. There is a single cord hanging down along the wall near Peerimus. The cord is golden in color, thick and leads up towards the bell tower.
The cleric shakes his head and waves his men with a simple gesture into action after speaking, "The bell is none of your buisness nor is my duties. You will find your luck less then good against me and my helpers."
(Quick comment here. Everyone except Peerimus, Yorrick and Barnum are in half movement range. Peerimus and Yorrick are in less then half movement to attack range and Barnum is outside yet with his small problem.)
The two fighters rush foreward to defend the cleric and meet Shiraz and Ilsidur.
The fighter swings the longsword he carries in a side long slash and then brings it back in a slash towards Shiraz's leg. (Can hit AC:15/19 Damage:13/14)
The fighter attacking Ilsidur uses quite different tactics, he swings down at a angle at Ilsidur's shoulder/neck area and then tries a second slash along Ilsidur's arm. (Can hit AC:22/23*crit:18* Damage:7/8*16 if crit hit*)
The thief moves towards Niobe and slashes at her with his short sword. His attacks are quick and one slash is more of a stab and the other a slash as he pulls his short sword back in. (Can hit AC:18/16 Damage:8/9)
The wizard casts a spell and tries aiming it at Peerimus but misses him.
The cleric frowns and aims a hand at Peerimus and a beam of light shoots from his hand and hits Peerimus, burning him. (Damage:15)
Sly and Luke d20+3=21 d6+3=9 d4+4=6 d4+4=7 d4+4=8 Friday March 19th, 2004 7:42:07 AM
Sly cannot go around Shiraz or Ilsidur with his special Sword (it has a spell already loaded in it). He tells Luke to help Niobe (he does not remember If she has her weapons or not) "Help the female first, them your friends." Sly will use Magic Missels on the Cleric of Chaos. Looking him in the eyes as all three of the missels hits him. (Damages of MM 6+7+8=21 hp).
Luke takes off and jumps on the one guard that is going for Niobe and bites him on an unprotected area. OOC:Luke attack dc 21, Damage (fang marks of) 9hp.
Savin ac 21/20 hps 62/62 d20+9=23 d20+9=29 d20+9=25 d20+4=18 d10+4=7 d10+4=9 d10+4=14 Friday March 19th, 2004 5:20:24 PM
Savin decides to tackle the wizard first and leave the fighters to the fighers of the group. He steps forward and launches 3 attacks at the wizard attacking Peerimus. He is using his stunning fist attack on the first blow. Fort save of 17
Hit ac 23 with the first attack for 7 points of damage Second attack change at a critical with a natural 20. Follow up roll hit ac 25. Either 9 or 18 points of damage. Third attack hits ac 18 for 14 points of damage. Possible 39 points of damage.
Shiraz d20+17=32 d20+13=23 d20+14=25 d20+11=28 2d8(2+4)+9=15 2d8(8+6)+9=23 d8=3 Friday March 19th, 2004 9:09:17 PM
Shiraz holds his attack waiting until the guards close and unleashes his controlled fury on the incoming guard Shiraz slashes downward and quickly back with his main hand, <AC 32, AC 23> then lashes out once with his offhand, <AC 25>. Shiraz then bellows in tauric and rams the guard in the chest with his horn, <AC 28>. "I said we are Chaos imbodied cleric. You would do well to respect that!"
Damage: 1st- 15, 2nd- 23, 3rd- 23, 4th-3.
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) d20+13=18 d20+8=12 d10+5=9 d6=3 Friday March 19th, 2004 11:30:09 PM
Ilsidur swings back twice at the fighter facing him, after managing to dodge the attacker's first blows. [OOC: Hit AC18 with first attack, for 9+3 fire damage for a total of 12 hp. Second attack only hit AC 12, so didn't bother to calculate damage.]
Barnum and Edgar d20+5=12 Saturday March 20th, 2004 12:25:04 PM
Barnum drops his crossbow on the ground and falls back, trying to push himself away from the imaginary cobra. Edgar yells at Barnum to try and snap him out of it.
Justin Webber (DM) Church Fight Wizard Fort Save d20+3=13 Healing 3d8(8+7+8)+7=30 Fighter1 1st attack d20+8=17 Fighter1 2nd attack d20+3=16 Fighter1 1st damage d8+6=14 Fighter1 2nd damage d8+6=13 Fighter2 1st hit d20+8=12 Fighter2 2nd hit d20+3=18 Fighter2 1st damage d8+6=11 Fighter2 2nd damage d8+6=14 Thief 1st hit d20+6=26 Thief possible crit d20+6=14 Thief 2nd hit d20+1=16 d6+5=10 d6+5=9 Sunday March 21st, 2004 12:37:47 AM
(OOC:Niobe and Peerimus may makeup a post for this lost round of combat.)
Sly fires his magic missles which slam into the cleric's chest. Smoke slowly comes off the now burnt area of the cleric's robe.
Savin moves in on the wizard and lands his blows feircely on the wizard. The wizard afterwards lays on the floor, barely alive and stunned.
The thief attacking Niobe is surprised to get a nasty bite on the leg from Luke.
Shiraz blows and gore with his horns takes the fighter off guard and leaves the fighter bleeding nastily from some wounds but still standing.
Ilsidur is unhappy to find that each of his blows land on the fighter's shield and the fighter even has the nerve to offer a wink at the dwarf, "nice try."
Barnum outside drops his crossbow and begins moving back as the imaginary cobra slowly begins moving towards him. Before him he can see the fight going on inside the church which restores some of his confidence. (Will DC18 to see through cobra.)
The cleric looks around and frowns as he sees the wizard almost dead and stunned. With this in mind he pulls out a scroll and mummbles the words off of it. Afterwards a blue light surrounds the people with the cleric for a min before it disappears.
Fighter1 press his attack to Shiraz, swinging once again twice and growling as he does. (Can hit AC: 17/16 Damage:14/13)
Fighter2 presses his attack on Ilsidur, still speaking as he slashes at the dwarf twice, "It takes more then a half person to beat me little one." (Can hit AC:12/18 Damage:11/14)
The wizard lays on the floor stunned. (Savin, please let me know how many rounds inless you kill him before the time is up)
The thief glances at Luke and the Niobe and blows a kiss to her, "Just wait darling, a good time awaits after this." (Can hit AC:26*crit14*/16 Damage:10*20 if crit hit*/9)
(I'm sorry for the lateness of this post and will be trying to move on the game everyday of the coming week. I will be speaking to my ADM of possibly running the game for the 25th's post only since that day I may not beable to post. Everyone also please post your AC and HP when you post also.)
Niobe (AC 19, HP 59/49) d20+11=16 Sunday March 21st, 2004 4:52:53 AM
Niobe drops her bow, takes a 5-ft step back and draws her rapier. She grins a small mocking grin as both of the thief's attack whistle past her. Niobe is a bit surprised when Luke suddenly bites the thief.
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Just before the thief blows her a kiss Niobe is a bit distracted wondering if she knows him from somewhere. And for her lapse she takes a hit from his short sword and winces in pain.
She smiles at his comment and the "kiss", then replies lightly, "You're being a bit forward Sir. Have we met before?" Grinning once again she continues, "If you want a good time then trying to kill me isn't the right approach. Sword fights don't really turn me on!" Suddenly she takes a small step forward and tries to slash at the thief but misses. Niobe shrugs as she misses badly. "You are certainly lucky this evening Sir. Might I inquire about your name?"
(Can hit AC 16, so a miss)
Sly{AC 20-HP 70} Luke[ac 16-hp 20] d20+18=33 d20+13=29 d8+8=16 d8+8=12 d20+3=22 d6+3=9 Sunday March 21st, 2004 9:28:10 AM
Since Shiraz moved to gore the fighter, the way is open for Sly to get to the Cleric, he will swing with the first strick at the evil Cleric, a down ward stroke(ac33). Then (still standing in the same spot)he will swing upwards for the second swing(ac29).
Luke will go after the thief again with tooth and fang, this time shaking his head to make sure he makes his point.
OOC: Sly's attack ac33& ac29 - Damages 16+12=28hp, now the special sword returns to normal long sword(until another rechange is put into the sword. Luke's attack ac22 - damages 9hp.
Savin hps 62/62 ac 20 d20+9=21 d20+9=17 d20+4=20 d10+4=5 d10+4=11 d10+4=7 Sunday March 21st, 2004 10:25:52 AM
OOC From page 101 of players handbook, Stunning fist feat. A defender who fails this saving throw is stunned for 1 round (until your next action). A stunned character can't act, loses dexerity bonus to AC, and takes a minus 2 penalty to AC.
Savin quickly evaluates the situation. He remembers his master's advice on dealing with Wizards, "Always make sure they are really down. Wizards are sneaky." Savin straddles the wizard, grabs his head and delivers a sharp punch to the wizards face. He is using subdual damage. After the first blow, he will look into the wizards eyes, and then deliver another one making sure he is alive but unconcious for a while.
OOC Rolled 3 hits and hit with all of them. I rolled 3 sets of damage but want to only knock out the wizard for a while, not kill him. Will only use the amount of hits necessary to achieve this goal.
Shiraz AC 26 hps84/84 d10+2=12 d10+2=6 d20+17=28 d20+13=31 d20+14=28 d20+11=23 2d8(4+1)+11=16 2d8(5+4)+11=20 d10+5=14 d8=4 Sunday March 21st, 2004 9:09:38 PM
ooc first 2 rolls are for Shiraz's 2 level increases.
Shiraz looks at the blood spattered fighter in front of him and nods at his bravers before launching into another round of attacks. Shiraz ripostes the fighters attack striking at the mans legs, <AC 28 dmg 16 dmg> then quickly slices upwards to the man stomach, <AC 31 20 dmg>. Shiraz quickly lashes out at the mans neck with his off hand, <AC 28 14 dmg> finally attempting to blind the fighter with his horns, <AC 23 4 dmg>.
Peerimus AC 21 HP 74 (59) and Yorrick AC 19 HP 51 d20+15=21 2d4(2+3)+11=16 d20+12=22 d8+9=11 d20+20=38 d20+16=35 d20+15=32 d20+15=19 d20+9=26 2d4(3+4)+11=18 2d4(3+2)+11=16 2d8(7+4)+5=16 d20+20=26 d20+12=19 d20+12=27 d20+6=24 d8+9=11 d8+9=13 2d6(2+5)+4=11 d20+16=17 Sunday March 21st, 2004 10:01:19 PM
First round reaction: [b]YNRRRRGGGGggggg![b] With a great roar of anger Peerimus moves in on the cleric's front left and Yorrick quickly takes the front right with a cry of his own. Over 5 tons of ferious bear tears into the cleric. Peerimus swings with one great claw after moving as does Yorrick. [Peerimus AC 21 dmg 16; Yorrick AC 22 dmg 11...If either hit Peerimus Grapple 38; Yorrick Grapple 35] Second Round Assuming the clreic broke free of the grapple. Peerimus tells Yorrick to help Ilsidur, then stretches to his full height and envelopes the cleric within his powerful arms and jaws. [Peerimus AC 32, 19 26 dmg 18, 16 16 Grapple 26] Yorrick turns to assist the dwarven cleric swiping visciously at the warrior attacking him [AC 19, 27 24 dmg 11, 13 11 Grapple 17]
Barnum (AC 18, HP 52) and Edgar (AC 22, HP 34) d20+7=8 d20+7=23 Monday March 22nd, 2004 7:13:48 PM
The amazing arcanist Barnum Berrybrawn, in all his self proposed glory, can't seem to see through the simple illusion of a cobra. Out of fear, Barnum lets loose a lightning bolt at the imaginary beast.
Edgar simply shakes his head, figuring that his master has finally lost it. (He had been expecting that to happen for quite some time now.) Edgar flies over to the thief fighting Niobe and rakes the thieve's eyes with his talons. Though he is not strong enough to do any real damage, he hopes he can distract the thief to give Niobe an advantage. (Aid another, AC 23. Gives Niobe a +2 AC bonus against the thief's next attack.)
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) d20+13=27 d10+5=8 d6=5 d20+8=27 d10+5=14 d6=4 Monday March 22nd, 2004 7:40:58 PM
Ilsidur smiles at the wild swings taken by Fighter #2, and responds, "I may only be half your height, but I am twice the fighter that you are!" Then he swings twice with his waraxe, striking at the mouthy foe. [OOC: First swing hits AC 27 for 13 hp total damage, and second swing hits AC 27 for 18 hp total damage. The additional d6 rolls are for the flaming property of the waraxe.]
Justin Webber (DM) Church Fight Fighter2 grapple d20+8=23 Fighter1 1st attack d20+8=13 Fighter1 2nd attack d20+8=26 Fighter2 1st damage d8+6=8 Fighter2 2nd damage d8+6=12 Thief 1st attack d20+6=7 Thief 2nd attack d20+1=6 3d4(1+1+3)+3=8 Monday March 22nd, 2004 11:17:34 PM
Niobe's swing misses the thief but Luke does bite him again on the leg this time, ripping a good gash in the thief's leg.
Sly's weapon bites into the cleric, causing the cleric to bleed worse then before. However the cleric does keep a smirk on his face now like he has some trump card up his sleeve.
Savin's blows leave the wizard once more close to death but not quite. The wizard stays laying on the ground near Savin's feat.
Shiraz's attacks causes the fighter he attacked to stagger back. The fighter is bleeding badly but remains standing and clutching his sword.
Peerimus's attacks causes the cleric to stagger more before Peerimus grapples the cleric in a bone crushing hug. The very old cleric danggles in the clutch but once again the cleric is still grinning.
Yorrick rips into the fighter attacking Ilsidur and grapples the fighter also.
Barnum scurries back and casts a lightning bolt at the cobra that seems to be chasing him. In utter horror though he sees the cobra actually swallow the lightning bolt before finally vanishing from Barnum's sight.
Edgar attacks at the thief attacking Niobe and succeeds in minorly annoying the thief.
Ilsidur attacks the fighter in Yorrick's bear hug and his axe blade finds firm placing in the fighter's skin.
Cleric AC21 injured/grappled Fighter1 AC22 All most dead. Fighter2 AC22 injured/grappled Wizard AC17 almost dead Thief AC20 injured
The cleric remains grinning in the bear hug from Peerimus.
The fighter struggles to break free of Yorrick's bear hug and succeeds.
The fighter who attacks Shiraz finally pulls his wits back together and rushes in, slashing twice fiercly at Shiraz. (Can hit AC:13/26 Damage:8/12)
The thief grins and shrugs, "Dead or alive don't matter, but I'll try not to kill you to far so we can bring you back." The thief slashes again at Niobe and then down at Luke. (Can hit AC:7/6 missed)
The wizard uses whats left of his energy to pull a wand from his sleeve and into his hand, aiming it at Savin. (magic missle damage 8)
Savin ac 21/20 hps d20+13=21 d20+9=25 d20+9=13 d20+4=10 d10+4=5 d20+9=22 d10+9=12 Monday March 22nd, 2004 11:36:24 PM
Savin sees the mage pulling out a wand and gives the mage a kick in the head knocking him out. He will quickly grab the wand and turns and launches 3 quick attacks at the thief. He only hits with one of them for 7 points of damage.
Niobe (AC 19, HP 59/49) d20+13=31 d20+13=14 d6+3=7 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:38:30 AM "You are very considerate to wish to bring me back from the dead. Now why would you want to do that anyway?" Niobe smiles widely as the thief misses her. She tries once again to attack the now badly outnumbered thief and scores a hit once for 7 points of damage. "It seems that my travelling companions don't like you very much Sir. Since you haven't given me your name then I take it that we have indeed not met before." Now Niobe blows him a kiss to go with her successful attack; almost mirroring his actions from earlier. Grinning she says, "Your turn..."
(Hits AC 31 *possible crit*, hits AC 14 *no crit*, does 7 pts dmg)
Sly and Luke d4+4=8 d4+4=8 d4+4=7 d20+3=19 d6+3=8 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 7:44:08 AM
Since Peerimus is so big and in the way of another attack, Sly will use magic missels again. "Poo Doo Ect" chant Sly.(MM will do damages of 8+8+7=23hp)
Luke will tell Edgar "Again!" then backs up a few inches, the attacks the Thief again by biting whit tooth and fangs. (Luke attack ac19 - damages 8hp)
Peerimus AC 21 HP 74 (59) and Yorrick AC 15 HP 51 d20+11=26 d20+11=12 d20+6=12 d8+8=11 d20+16=23 d20+20=31 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 11:59:48 AM
Yorrick reasserts himself upon the fighter before relentlessly. His great claws and fangs tearing at the armored man before once again firmly grabbing him. [Yorrick hit AC 26, 12, 12 for dmg 11 Grapple 23]
With the cleric firmly in hand, so to speak, and that peculiar expression, Peerimus sees if a change of scenerey will alter the mans mood. Peerimus carries the cleric outside. [Grapple 31, winning the grapple can move 1/2 speed (40)]
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) d20+13=17 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 12:45:21 PM
Seeing that the bears have the fighters well in hand, Ilsidur moves over beside Niobe, to help with attacking the thief. He swings at the foe, but is wild, and misses. [OOC: Hit AC 17, so not good enough.]
Barnum (AC 18, Hp 52) and Edgar (AC 22, HP 34) d20+8=10 d20+7=8 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 7:47:52 PM
Barnum is sorely confused about the whole cobra incident, when a great bear bursts through the door holding the cleric in its grip. Barnum shrugs slightly, and fires his crossbow bolt at the cleric, missing wildly. (AC 10) (OOC: I can't find the rules for firing into a grapple, though I imagine there's a chance I'll hit Peerimus)
Edgar tries to continue to flutter about the theif's head, but has less success then Barnum, and ends up flying into the ceiling. (AC 8)
Justin Webber (DM) Something bumps in the basment Fighter grapple check d20+6=25 d20+6=18 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 8:54:50 PM
Peerimus squeezes the cleric more and begins moving towards the door, all most making it outside. Sly also shoots the cleric with magic missles.
The thief finds himself in a perdicument as Ilsidur, Niobe, Savin, Luke and Edgar continues trying to attack him.
The fighter that Yorrick clutches tight in a bear hug struggles as he wheezes, his breath being squeezed from him.
The wizard lays knocked out from Savin's final hit to him.
The other fighter is still confronted by Shiraz. (Make your attack for last round and the new round. Warning, the fighter will be dead after your attack for the missed round.)
Cleric AC21 Dead Fighter1 AC22 All most dead/will be dead after Shiraz makes up his last ocmbat round. Fighter2 AC22 injured/grappled Wizard AC17 Dead Thief AC20 All most dead
The fighter caught in Yorrick's grasps struggles once more to get free and succeeds once more. The fighter afterwards turns to take flight towards the door. (Inspires a AoA from Yorrick and also Peerimus since Peerimus is near the door.)
The thief laughs when he sees Edgar slam into the roof and also makes a break for the door now. (Inspires a AoA from all of the attackers from last round.)
The cleric just as he dies looks into Peerimus's eyes and winks at him whispering, "My job is not over and I will return...this time though I was prepared, I learned from my fight with the man you call Sir Thomas."
Just as the cleric stops talking and he goes lifeless you start hearing loud bangs in the basement and the heavy wood planks over the basement stairs start heaving up but not breaking yet as something beats on them with unbeleivable power. The planks look twice as thick as a normal 2x4 and they have began splinting from the power of the blows being given. You can also see when the planks pop up with the blow that a thin sheet of metal was fitted to the bottom of the boards.
Shiraz AC 26 hps 72/84 d20+17=36 d20+13=26 d20+14=24 d20+11=22 2d8(5+3)+11=19 2d8(3+3)+11=17 d10+5=9 d8=4 d20+17=36 2d8(2+7)+11=20 d20+2=19 d20+17=36 d20+13=25 d20+14=29 d20+11=24 d20+17=26 2d8(6+2)+11=19 2d8(2+5)+11=18 2d8(8+5)+11=24 d10+5=14 d8=2 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:42:54 PM
Last post: Shiraz looks at the fighter and launches into a series of attacks designed to throw his opponent of balance attacking the fighters head with a thunderous right hand swing, <AC 36 potential crit, 39 dmg>. Then swinging quickly at the mans knees, <AC 26 dmg 17>, Shiraz then attempts to slam his offhand blade into the mans ribs, <AC 24 9 dmg>. Shiraz then headbutts the man inthe face with his horn, <AC 22 4 dmg>.
This post: Shirax watches the man drop and then watches as the floor begins to buckle and splinter. Shiraz quickly moves over to the the floor and looks over at his friends, "We should prepare for a much larger battle," Shiraz takes a moment to wipe teh blood running down his face matting his fur and to wipe the stickiness from his swords. Shiraz then stands ready to defend his friends. Shiraz then gets his footing under the buckling floor<Dex check 19> and readies his attacks <AC 36 possible crit AC 25, 29,24, possible crit AC 26. Damage if critical 37, 24,14,2. If not a crit 19,24,14,2.>
Savin ac 21/20 hps 62/62 d20+10=26 d10+4=7 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:45:58 PM
Savin will take his attack of opportunity against the thief and hit him with a solid sidekick doing 7 points of damage.
He is about to follow up with the thief when the pounding starts hitting the floor boards. He backs away, looking quickly right and left. "What in the names of the gods is coming through the floor? Forget the small villians. I think we have bigger problems....much bigger"
Ilsidur (AC24, 88 hp) d20+13=17 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 12:30:25 AM
Ilsidur takes a last swing at the fleeing thief, but misses once again.
The dwarf cleric moves over behind Shiraz, waiting to see what comes up through the floor. He takes a firmer grip on his waraxe and shield, expecting the worst.
Niobe Wednesday March 24th, 2004 12:32:38 AM
Niobe doesn't bother attacking the fleeing thief. She retrieves her dropped bow instead and checks it for any damage (she isn't expecting to find any since the bow is magical). Satisfied that the bow is still in good shape she replaces it in the quiver.
Watching the heavy floor lift and buckle Niobe pales considerably. "Gentlemen, are we really prepared and equipped to fight something that can lift a solidly laid heavy floor?" She stares meaningfully at the door, "Should we just check out the bell tower and then clear out of here as fast as possible?" Niobe now has a death-grip on her rapier, and now fixedly stares at the floor being torn up. "Edgar, if you don't mind could you fly up to the bell tower and see if that bell is there? I would appreciate it if you would please." Niobe politely askes the shook up raven.
Sly and Luke d20+3=16 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 7:00:29 AM
Luke is about to bite the thief in a very vital spot, when the floor starts to crack and buckel. Luke uthers "Oh! OOO!"
Sly is about to use his Magic Missels again, when the floor starts to bang, splinter and buckel. Quickly Sly (with special sword in hand)start to chant"Ist Glaceia Oust" The special sword glows blue as Sly redies himself for whatever is comming. "Come on! Let me see the color of your eyes"
OOC Sly charger the sword with ice spell.
Peerimus AC 21 HP 74 (59) and Yorrick AC 15 HP 51 d20+11=28 d8+8=10 d20+15=22 2d4(3+2)+11=16 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 3:09:53 PM
Peerimus issues a great snort as a retort to the cleric, who goes limp in his arms. The fragile body unceremoniously drops to the floor as attention is turned to the buckling floor. As the fighter turns to flee, Yorrick readily takes advantage of the opportunity presented. [Yorrick hit AC 28 dmg 10] Peerimus will also attempt to take down the fleeing man with a great swiping paw. [Peerimus hit AC 22 dmg 16] Peerimus gives a roar to gain is companions attention and in bear to tell Yorrick to heel, and shortly thrusts his nose towards the door and then moves outside for greater room.
As Yorrick arrives outside he casts Bull Strength on them both.
Barnum and Edgar Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:44:37 PM
Edgar shakes his head for a second, then nods and flies off at Niobe's request. Edgar flies up towards the belltower to see what he can see.
Barnum prepares a lightning bolt spell, and will fire it if anything that appears menacing comes through the floor.
Justin Webber (DM) The Basement Slasher? Wednesday March 24th, 2004 9:14:16 PM
The thief and fighter even with the extra damage taken from the swipes of bear paws make it out the door as the others of the group watch the boards and thin piece of metal attached to them thats over the stairs to the basement jump and shudder.
Shiraz stays near the boarded up stairs waiting for the creature in the basement to break through but suddenly the beating at the boards stop. To everyones dismay the howls they heard outside the church start even louder and the shoulders inside the church seem to swarm abit and grow darker as if the church itself is trying to freak out the group even more.
Just as you think the thing in the basement has given up, what looks like six large two-handed sword blade comes thrusting up through the sheat metal and boards covering the stairs to the basement. The tip of one of the sword blade comes only inches from Shiraz's goodies and it wiggles back and forth, enlargeing the cut in the boards and then you watch as the blade is ripped back out of the boards and metal. (Spot DC22 to notice that 5 of the sword blades were illusions and that the one almost getting Shiraz's goodies was real. Otherwise you believe you see actual cuts in the wood where the other blades cut through the floor.)
The slashed hole is big enough to get a human fist through but it is to dark to see anything in the basement.
Shiraz d20=18 d20=19 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 10:20:59 PM
Shiraz looks in dismay,<Spot DC 18>, as the six blades cut the metal and wood easily and raises on his tiptoes as the blade comes within inches of his goodies. Shiraz stands his ground and attempts to look down in the hole to see what is next,<Spot DC 19>
Savin d20+13=26 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 10:22:33 PM
"Shiraz! Look out! That sword is real! The others are illusion but that one is real!" He will head over to the minotaur and hand him a potion, "Here take this, it is a potion of bull strength. I think we are gonna need all the advantages we can get."
Savin pauses for a second. "Shiraz whatever comes up I will try and distract. You are the group's muscle. I will try to give you a clear attack."
Sly and Luke d20+4=23 d20+3=8 Thursday March 25th, 2004 4:55:08 AM
Sly sees the blade for what it is, Sly yells at Shiraz and Savin "Shiraz that blade is an illusion except for one between your jegs. You and Savin back off a little. Let's see what we have to battle first! Let me and my special sword get the first blow in first, the blade has a cold spell in it, We'll give it a frosty reception. Just don't get yourself killed, like you did with the Red Dragon!!"
Luke back up and take a snap at the thief as he tries to gets away.
OOc Sly made his role (23) and luke miss his.
Niobe (AC 19, HP 59/49, 59/57 after potion) d20+10=28 d20+2=20 d20+10=23 d8+2=8 Thursday March 25th, 2004 3:23:42 PM
Niobe sees the illusions for what they are. She backs up against the wall next to the door. "Has anyone seen Barnum? He's not here with us." She asks as she turns her head to look around the room. Niobe listens carefully to see if she can hear where the thing under the church is at the moment. She reaches into her haversack and pulls out a CLW potion and quaffs it down.
Peerimus AC 21 HP 74 (59) Barskin +4 AC, Bull Str +4, Endure Elements Fire and Yorrick AC 15 HP 51 Bull Str +4 d20+7=19 d20+4=9 Thursday March 25th, 2004 5:56:59 PM
Outside, Peerimus gives another yell, hoping his friends will move form the confines of the church to a more open battleground. Yorrick stays close at his side, keeping alert for possible closing foes. [Spot 19 Listen 9]
Peerimus, suspecting the howls in his vicinity are sure to turn hostile casts another spell for the upcoming conflict. [Call Lightning dur. 8 minute]
Barnum and Edgar Thursday March 25th, 2004 6:37:36 PM
"Right here, milady." Barnum says to Niobe, stepping in from his spot outside the door. He has his lightning bolt spell fully charged, and will blast whatever menacing thing comes through the floor. Electricity dances around his fingertips, as if the spell itself is anxious.
Edgar continues to fly up to the belltower to investigate.
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) d20+5=13 Thursday March 25th, 2004 7:33:30 PM
Ilsidur backs away from all the swinging sword blades, and says, "What can be swinging all those blades? I know of only one creature with that many arms, and believe me, we don't want to meet up with one of her type." [OOC: missed the spot roll.]
He quickly looks around to make sure that all of the original foes are actually out of commission, and then readies himself for whatever can swing that many blades.
Justin Webber (DM) It comes boss, it comes!!! Thursday March 25th, 2004 11:14:45 PM
The thief and remaining fighter run out of the church and make it a small distance away from the church.
Everyone retreats out of the church and wait to see what comes out of the basement. No one has to wait long though as just as the last person gets out the door there is a very loud breaking board sound and you see at first what looks like a giant iron man fly through the boards and then land with board shaking force on the remaining undamaged floor of the church. The large 10ft figure looks or is wearing what looks like a solid suit of iron, even the things face looks like a iron mask.
As you look at the creature it moves it's one hand that holds a shield with a symbol emblem of chaos on it and it lifts a sword that you seen shoot through the boards earlier in a almost salute like gesture. embedded in the armor looking iron is also a amulet that has been forged into the metal.
During all this Edgar flies up to the bell tower and circles it, seeing a very large and odd looking bell. He sees nothing else up there at all as he circles it. He can see a large and thick cord hanging down and goes into the church.
Ilsidur (AC 24, 88 hp) (Prayer) Thursday March 25th, 2004 11:36:51 PM
Ilsidur moves to place himself and the iron creature within a 40' radius circle, and prays to the Woldian powers, "Gods of the Wold, aid us in our battle with this iron creature, and stay its hand." [OOC: Ilsidur casts a prayer spell, which will last for 8 rounds, with the following effects: +1 to hit and damage, +1 to saves and skill checks for all friends, and -1 to hit and damage for every attack, -1 on saves and skill checks for foes. If Ilsidur cannot cover the party as well as the creature, he will stay in the middle of the party, and make sure that he catches all of the Children, at least.]
Savin ac 21 hps 62/62 Thursday March 25th, 2004 11:46:46 PM
Savin sees the iron beast bust out of the church and he remembers a lesson from his master. He was sitting under a cherry tree in the spring. The blossoms were beautiful and their delicate smell perfumed the air. His master was lecturing on magical beasts. He got around to golems and his master face turned very serious.
"Young Savin, If you ever come across a very tall, broad statue made of iron, most likely it is an Iron golem. You can't trip it, or grapple it or use those pressure points attacks on it either. My advice is to you is practice your running skills very quickly and for a long time."
Savin thoughts return to the present. He quickly scans the area looking for escape routes. He catches glimpse of his companions and realizes he can't run. He would escape but without his help some of them will surely die.
"I will ring the bell, that is what I will do. Can't hurt...I hope."
He will yell to the others, "It is an Iron golem! Be very careful! They are extremely tough and dangerous!"
Savin will look for an opportunity to dart back into the church.
Sly and Luke (Ac 20-hp 61/61)Prayer d20+16=36 d8+9=14 Friday March 26th, 2004 7:55:43 AM
Sly watches the golem rise out of the depts of the cellar, quickly start to think out loud "Iron Golem is a magical, none living thing. That means most magic might not hurt it? But pircing weapons might do the job, except Is it hollow or Is there liquid in side of the thing?? Hmmm! I wonder?? I have a ice spell in my sword, Yes! I wonder what that spell would do?" To the others he yells "Come On Let's go out side!! and regroup?"
But before Sly heads out Will take a swing at the golem Before he is fully out of the cellar and on his feet, just to see what will happen to the golem. the Sly run out of the church.
With Luke running ahead of him.
OOC; Attack ac36 (critical hit, but does not count because it is not a living flesh) - Damage (If any) 14hp.
Shiraz AC 26 hps 72/84 Prayer d20+1=21 Friday March 26th, 2004 8:01:17 AM
Shiraz appears unruffled as the iron man bursts from the basement. Carefully looking over the creature Shiraz eyes settle on the amulet,<Int DC 21>, "That amulet has to be special. Its so prominent!" Shiraz calls out to his friends. Shiraz shrugs off his wet cloak and steps towards the door, " Ok Savin I will try to draw him out, you ring the bell." Shiraz then prepares to meet the golem head on.
Peerimus AC 21 HP 74 (59) Barskin +4 AC, Bull Str +4, Endure Elements Fire and Yorrick AC 15 HP 51 Bull Str +4 3d10(6+1+7)=14 Friday March 26th, 2004 8:55:36 AM
Peerimus's eyes narrow, Learned from his past battle indeed. Peerimus turns to Yorrick and tells his friend to stay back. The enchantment on Yorricks claws is no longer working and Peerimus does not have another. As Yorrick takes a few steps beck, Peerimus moves alongside Shiraz. He stands and with a great roar, raises his arms and calls down a great bolt of lightning from the heavens, striking the creature. [Call Lightning dmg 14 reflex 18]
Niobe (AC 19, HP 59/57) Friday March 26th, 2004 1:01:54 PM
Niobe looks in fear-tinged awe at the iron behemoth. She absently says to Barnum, "I am glad you are here now, Barnum. Do you have any idea how to destroy that thing? I don't think that my rapier will do much damage to it at all."
Niobe will not slip out the door just yet. She wants to see what the guys are up to first; since she is right next to the door she figures it won't take her too long to exit the old church. Keeping her grip tight on her rapier she prepares to dask outside if the iron beast looks like it is gaining the upper hand.
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