Gunther (AC24, HP40 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Dodge vs. Dragon) Sunday March 14th, 2004 9:46:29 PM
Sensing that Lian has somehow managed to find something of value to the dragon, Gunther decides to help the monk out as best he can. Once more he sprints across the treasure and the bones toward the dragon's nest...and Lian.
Athalorn (HP 54 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) d4=4 Monday March 15th, 2004 3:02:49 AM
(ooc: 4 damage this round from Chill Metal if no save or save failed)
Seeing Lian in trouble, and sure that he had found a valued item, the druid decides he needs to distract the dragon. He focuses inside himself once more, and allows his body to warp and change. (ooc; wild shape - Tiger)
When the transformation is complete, he leaps and sprints at the beast, determined to harm the mutated creature.
Lian (Addendum) Monday March 15th, 2004 5:57:21 AM 'Here Comes The Pain!'
He thinks to himself, preparing for death.
Olana (HP 64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+12=29 d20+12=32 d8+5=11 d8+5=13 d20+12=13 Monday March 15th, 2004 11:55:02 AM
Olana stares opened mouthed as she approaches, seeing Lian attempting to sprint to safety. "By the powers in Culverwood that crazy elf had better be nimble," she whispers. Tension gets cranked up a notch as she sees Milo charging into the fray.
Biting her lip in determination, she lets off two more arrows. ((Wow! Hits AC 29, and 32 for 11 and 13 DAM - non critical))
DM Kent claw d20+12=26 claw d20+12=26 tail d20+16=25 bite d20+18=38 damage 2d8(6+3)+12=21 Monday March 15th, 2004 4:54:16 PM
Figment can see that his cold spells seem to be doing some damage to the beast. However the ray of black energy seems to strike the beast and disipate on contact.(70 ft away) Figment is a bit startle by the sudden appearance of a tiger at his right side below him.
Milo seems to recall something about dragons and constructs perhaps healing injuries as they go, but for some reason this one doesnt seem to be doing so. So perhaps something is hindering that ability. He charges toward the dragon and finds the traction on the pile of treasure more than a bit uneasy and unstable. (still about 40 ft away) Out of the corner of his left eye Milo spots a tiger comng up from behind figment.
Gunther too charges toward the beast and finds the going a bit tougher than thought as he crosses onto the pile of loose treasure. (30 ft away)
Olana fires off her arrow and is rewarded by the sight of them flying true. And then to add to her constrenation she sees a tiger charging in to the fray toward the flying Figment and the grounded Milo.
Athalorn make his chance and bounds into the fray in his new form and comes up behind Figment anf Milo.
Lian (ooc, Yes, a whole day has passed, but none of you got more than 4 hours of sleep.) takes a deep breath and focussing on defense starts running the 270 feet to the exit.
The Beast, obviously tired of this game, lashes out at the fleeing elf. Lian deftly dodges the two claws that lash out, altering his direction some with each strike, he somehow even manages to jump over the low sweeping tail as it comes in, but as he does so he sees beast head come crushing down toward him. Somehow he knows that this is one attack that he won't be able to evade and in a reflex move dives for cover. The beasts head darts in and somehow closes around the lantern and with it the hapless elf. 21 points
Figment (Fly) Monday March 15th, 2004 9:53:06 PM
Seeing his spell die with no damage decides the beast's spell resistance caused the failure (e.g. a 4th level spell with a natural 20 roll and no save can't fail - didn't see a roll...) so he decides to focus on Lian. He swoops down and casts Stoneskin on the captured monk and swoops back out of the dragons range and sets up to cast again. (Stoneskin - 12x10 - 120 Max dmg)
Brother Bertram Monday March 15th, 2004 10:10:08 PM
Bertram charges towards the dragon howling Lian's name as he goes. As he runs he looks for any openings in the creature's strange mechanical carapace and murmurs words of power sending energy towards a promising spot on the creature. (OOC Blade Barrier)
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance) (28of60hps) SWALLOWED!!! Tuesday March 16th, 2004 12:59:58 AM
As the tongue of the dragon laps up the 'hapless' elf, thoughts pass through the monks mind. 'What an interesting sensation. Dragon mucus, oh boy.'
He slowly begins to relax and close his eyes. He begins to channel internal energies to heal himself. Wholeness of Body, healing 16
(Can Lian move at all in the mouth?)
Athalorn (HP 54 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) 2d4(1+2)=3 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 3:19:33 AM
Now angered at the beast, Athalorn bounds powerfully to the dragon, hoping he will soon reach his prey...
(ooc: did chill metal have any effect? If so - 3 damage this round)
Gunther (AC24, HP40 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+15=28 d8+8=11 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 3:40:14 PM
Gunther continues his charge toward the dragon. Since he can't help Lian out right now, Gunther takes a slice at the dragon (Hit AC28 for 11 dam). "If I vere you I vould drop de monk...dere bad for your digestion."
Olana (HP 64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+12=13 d20+12=14 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 6:50:23 PM
Olana stares at the striped cat for a moment. What was - oh, was it the forestman, the druid? She'd heard they could do that. Well, it seemed to be attacking the dragon and not trying to bite Milo's head off, so that was alright.
Speaking of which - "Lian - hang on!!"
Two more arrows fly in the direction of the dragon. Both miss. (Drat!)
DM kent 2d8(6+6)+12=24 d20+8=20 8d6(2+4+4+5+3+1+4+4)+8=35 10d4(3+3+4+4+3+2+2+1+1+1)=24 Tuesday March 16th, 2004 10:19:43 PM
(OOC. this beast was written up as just plain being immune to certain types of spells)
Lian feels a bit more protected for some reason as the dragon again chomps down on the elf while trying to dislodge the lamp, but not succeeding. Lian takes 24 points all of which is absorbed/deflected/sloughed off by the stone skin spell. Lian nw finds that he is completely inside the beasts mouth and is now trying to be swallowed.
Bertram's spell goes off nearly directly underneath the beast causing a caucophony of clanging sounds and several chunks of golden metal fly off as the beast quickly moves off of the moving blades.
Gunther makes his attack and peels a sliver of golden metal off the beast.
Athalorn saw no apparent effect on the beast but then againthere was an awful lot of icy stuff going on as well so it is hard to say. He does manage to close with the beast and is ready to pounce.
Milo too closes in and finds himself in sword range of the beastie.
Seeing that he has more foes in front of him the beast raises his two front claws and acid once again comes steaming out at Gunther and Athalorn 24 point each reflex DC for 1/2 damage.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (28of60hps) SWALLOWED!!! d20+11=30 d20+11=25 d20+8=17 d10+2=3 d10+2=8 d10+2=4 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 2:06:04 AM
The monk has few choices. He begins to strike out, kicking and kneeing the gums of the beast with blow after blow, holding onto the lantern very tight. (Flurry, AC 30, 25 and 17 for 3, 8 and 4 damage.)
Figment (Fly) Wednesday March 17th, 2004 6:52:45 AM
Having no offensive spells left to help the mage again swoops down and casts on Gunther an endowment of strength seeing how he seems to be the largest warrior now. (+4 strength). He hopes Lian is helped by his spell.
Lian (Jay B) Wednesday March 17th, 2004 7:10:37 AM
OOC: Thanks DEH!!
Athalorn (HP 42 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) d20+5=24 d20+15=26 d8+6=13 d20+15=24 d8+6=9 d20+15=24 d8+6=7 d20+10=20 2d6(1+5)+3=9 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 8:10:03 AM
Before the pounce, and aided by the haste spell, the tiger rolls to the side of the jet of acid, and manages to avoid the full impact of the liquid (ooc: Reflex save DC 24
Following the attack, Athalorn crouches low, and pounces at the dragons fleshy hide, raking and clawing at the beast with as much anger as he can muster.
(OOC: 1 extra claw attack from Haste - +6 Base attack added to Tigers attack rolls. man this is complicated.
1st claw attack = AC 26 for 13 damage 2nd claw attack = AC 24 for 9 damage 3rd hasted claw attack = AC 24 for 7 damage Bite attack = AC 20 for 9 damage
I'm sorry if I've got those wrong - I tried my best to work it out right. Just let me know if I got it wrong and I'll re roll)
Gunther (AC24, HP28 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+6=16 2d8(6+3)+3=12 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 1:52:48 PM
Gunther attempts to dodges the jet of acid but trips on a golden necklace and takes the stream full on. He grunts in pain as the acid eats at his skin. "One more hit like that and I'm dead." he thinks. He whispers HEILEN and the tattoo on his chest begins to glow gently (activating Cure Moderate Wounds). At Figment's touch, his muscles buldge and Gunther curses loudly in orcish, frustrated that he must heal himself instead of attacking the beast.
Brother Bertram Wednesday March 17th, 2004 7:41:15 PM
Bertram moved towards the dragon and Lian, preparing to heal Lian's battered body as soon as he was able.
Olana (HP 64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+12=16 d20+12=28 d8+5=9 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 7:45:40 PM
Olana sends two more arrows at the dragon - one seems to hit (9 Dam)
Then she breaks and runs toward melee and touching range.
DM Kent 2d4(1+1)+2=4 3d8(4+7+7)+8=26 d20+12=13 d20+16=18 Wednesday March 17th, 2004 10:36:15 PM
(ooc Jay the stoneskin spell will absorb 120 - 24 points of damage caused by cuts, blows, stabs and slashes. So any further damage of that sort will be absorbed up to the 120 point max. It does not however aid with acid or fire damage.)
Lian strikes out as he can, as he feels the beast's throat muscles contrating tightly as he feels himself being worked farther down the beasts throat 4 points
One of olana's arrows does indeed fly truly and imbeds itself in dragony flesh.
Athalorn tiger leaps high and lands on the dragons back and literally tears into its hide leaving several claw marks of its own in the beast's scaly hide.
Bertrm moves forward looking at the beast trying to figure out how he is going to reach Lian in order to heal him.
Gunther pauses to activate his tatoo and feels himself grow extremely stronger as Figment's spell takes hold as well.
Ingrge takes out a potion and then rips a patch off of his robe as he drinks the potion. Moments later everyone feels the effervescent feeling that accompanies having drunk a healing draught. Cure serious - 26 points to all Talons
Milo steps to the side of the dragon looking for away to be effective and not get toasted or stepped upon, and currently decides that putting forth a defensive stance would be best.
The dragon strikes out with his claws at the only target close by and somehow manages to get his front claws tangled together as he strike out at Gunther (Natural 1)
The beast also lashes his head around to try and reach the tiger on his back, but is unable to grab hold of his tormentor.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) SWALLOWED!!! d8+3=6 Thursday March 18th, 2004 2:57:41 AM
The monk comes out of his meditative healing and feels himself being 'pulled' further into the depths.
With his free hand, the other occupied with the lantern, he removes a magic arrow from his quiver and anchors it (with a stabbing motion) into the gums, between the gums and a tooth. Hoping to cause damage and pain, he thrusts it into the nerves and flesh. (6 damage)
He holds on tight to the arrow near the base of the arrowhead. Saying under his breath, "What I wouldn't give for a grappling hook, dagger or even magic ability."
(OOC: Does the dragon open his mouth wide as he chews on Lian or is he simply swallowing now?)
Figment d20+22=33 d20+22=38 d20=10 Thursday March 18th, 2004 7:07:59 AM
(OOC: Where's Elise? Any help?).
Seeing Ingrge cast again renews Figment's hope that at least some of them might live through this. Knowing his Fireballs and Lightning Bolts are useless, the mage begins to look around the treasure trove for anything he might use to attack the thing with (Spellcraft 33, Arcana 38, Spot 19). He also decides once again - seeing the dragons troubles with his claws swoops down once more and touches Gunther. He feels much more fleet of foot and just plain quick when dodging and ducking. "Strike true and hard my new friend - or we all will suffer Lian's fate." (Cat's Grace +4 Dex on Gunther). He again gets out of range of the dragon. He also tries to make sure and get parts of the treasure between him and the head so as to discourage a breath attack from it.
DEH Thursday March 18th, 2004 7:10:18 AM
(OOC: I'm traveling again next week. Thursday night is my last chance post until at least late next week and probably a week from Sunday. Anyone care to play Figment?)
Athalorn (HP 67 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) 2d4(2+1)=3 d20+15=27 d20+15=25 d20+15=26 d20+10=23 d8+6=12 d8+6=7 d8+6=14 2d6(6+4)+3=13 Thursday March 18th, 2004 7:56:35 AM
(ooc: 3 damage if still affected by Chill Metal)
Athalorn clings for dear life to the dragons back, his claws raking at the beasts flesh and his teeth trying to find their mark again, his rage with this unnatural monstrosity carrying his attacks home.
(ooc: 1st claw attack = AC 27 for 12 damage 2nd claw attack = AC 25 for 7 damage 3rd hasted claw attack = AC 26 for 14 damage Bite attack = AC 23 for 13 damage
Gunther (AC26, HP54 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+14=18 d20+9=19 d20+14=31 d20+5=19 d8+10=17 Thursday March 18th, 2004 10:33:05 AM
Gunther grins at Figment's touch. "Tank you" he grins as he whips his two-bladed sword at the metallic creature multiple times (AC 18, 19, 31, and 19 for 17 dam). He swears even more loudly as only one of his blows manages to connect with the metallic creature. Next time I'm getting a glove of storing and jumping on the thing's back. he thinks to himself as sparks fly off the dragon's metal body.
OOC (I am assuming that Gunther's strength is only bumped up and additional +2 since he was already wearing gauntlets of ogre strength...let me know if I'm wrong)
Olana (HP 64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+17=35 d10+4=13 Thursday March 18th, 2004 7:11:41 PM
"Oooooh!" exclaims Olana as Ingrge's healing seal goes off. That certainly cleared her head and put a spring in her step.
If she's now in melee range, she pulls her magic longsword and has a go at anything dragonish within reach, maybe she's able to trim his toenails or something. ((Hits AC 35 Dam 13))
"Spit him out, you beast!" she cries. "We only want the talisman!"
Brother Bertram d8+2=9 Thursday March 18th, 2004 9:25:21 PM
Bertram continues moving forward praying to Domi for a way to help his friend. Even as he calls out to Domi a vast glowing axe appears directly above the dragon. With a wicked slash he attacks the creature, aiming for the sensitive nostrils of the creature. His purpose is to make the creature open up and free Lian.
DM kent d100=78 d20+16=28 2d8(2+7)+12=21 d20+12=31 d20+12=14 d8+10=11 d20+12=31 d8+18=26 Thursday March 18th, 2004 11:19:06 PM
Figment looks around and sees al sorts of things that could aid in defeating this beast. There are any number of weapons lying around and many other things that could be magical that could possibly help. The closest weapons are a nice looking sword, and an ax and a quiver of 10 arrows. The closest possible magic looking thing might be a small box lying up against the wall.
Lian somehow manages to get an arrow out of his quiver and strike it into the tender flesh of the beast's throat. Hanging on with all his might when the beast shakes his head and roars, Lian is deafend and cant hear a thing now. Make a strength roll DC 17 or lose your grip on the arrow and slide into a gullet.
Olanna pulls her sword and lets loose with a strike that chipped a scale, while Athalorn tries to hold on and claw mightily at the faltering beast.
Bertram's glowing ax flashes into being above the beast and strikes down cutting into the beast's muzzle and adds to the critter's displeasure.
Gunther charges into the fray and finally feels his weapon bite deeply into the beast.
Whether due to the pain in his throat or the pain from the other attacks, the beast opens his large mouth wide and lets out a roar so loud that you ca feel the rock below you shake. Figment from his height can see what might be Lian hanging on to an arrow about half way down the beast's throat.
The beast again turns and tries to reach the thing on his back and succeds in taking hold of the big kitty. AC 28 for 21 points almost immediately his two front claws lash out as well catching olana with one AC 31 for 11 points
Almost on the tail end of its claw attacks, the beast's tail whips around and connects solidly with Milo sending him a good ways across the room AC 31 for 26 points
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] d100=6 Friday March 19th, 2004 4:07:34 AM
Figment sees his opening to rescue the monk. He prepares himself and zips into the beasts mouth, up to Lian, then Teleports himself and the monk to the doorway of the Dragon Lair on the other side of the room. Hopefully the spell doesn't misfire in his haste to rescue the monk(6%, on target).
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) RESCUED?? d20+2=22 Friday March 19th, 2004 4:23:16 AM
(Strength check 22)
Holding on for his life, the monk closes his eyes, holding onto the lantern and arrow tightly.
The monk, deafened, suddenly feels arms around him and is disoriented, either by the spell or ringing in his ears(was he dying?). He opens his eyes and finds the mage standing with him.
He hands the lantern to the mage. "Thank you Figment." The elf looks around for his friend Elese, then Milo. Lian debates his next move.
Gunther (AC26, HP54 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+14=34 d20+14=29 d20+9=15 d20+14=22 d20+6=7 2d8(3+5)+20=28 Friday March 19th, 2004 10:16:08 AM
Gunther grins at the sight of the tiger on the dragon's back...it brings back good memories. Once more he slashes at the beast with his sword slicing deeply on the first attack, but throwing himself off balance and missing with the rest of his attacks (AC 34(threat) 29 (confirmed crit) 15, 22, 7 for 28 crit dam). He watches anxiously to see if the monk reappears from the dragon's mouth.
Athalorn (HP 46 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) 2d4(4+3)=7 d20+15=16 d20+15=31 d20+15=25 d20+10=11 d8+6=11 d8+6=7 d8+6=7 2d6(6+2)+3=11 Saturday March 20th, 2004 4:29:11 AM
(ooc: 7 damage if still affected by chill metal)
In his hasted rage, Athalorn barely feels the pain of the dragons crushing grip. He continues to claw at the beast, his teeth trying to damage the dragon that it might release its grip.
(ooc: 1st claw attack = AC 16 for 11 damage 2nd claw attack = AC 31 for 7 damage 3rd hasted claw attack = AC 25 for 7 damage Bite attack = AC 11 for 11 damage )
Brother Bertram d8+4=7 Saturday March 20th, 2004 7:22:56 AM
Bertram delivers more damage to the dragon's face, trying to blind the creature. (OOC 7 Damage)
Olana (HP 53/64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+17=33 d10+4=12 Sunday March 21st, 2004 12:34:12 AM
Oh no! thinks the elf, as she's grabbed by the dragon. She was going to be swallowed too! Along with the tiger!
Frantically she hits out with her sword.
(Hits AC33 for 12 Dam)
DM kent d3=2 d20+16=23 d20+14=23 d20+14=32 2d8(6+1)+12=19 d8+10=12 d8+10=17 Monday March 22nd, 2004 7:10:00 PM
Not that anyone really has the time to look, but if they did they would see a shadowy figure kneeling down next to the fallen Milo.
Figment's spell goes off without a hitch and and Figment and Lian find themselves next to the rooms entry doors.
As he arrives next to the door, Lian is still unable to hear a thing, still gripped in his two hands is an arrow with a chunk of tongue stuck to it. The lantern however is nowhere to be seen.
Gunther, Olana, Bertram and Athalorn all continue to do damage to the beast, who staggers once as they combine in their attacks.
The beast does not fall however and strikes out in what seems to be desparation at the person closest to him nearly tearing Olanna appart catching her with both claws and a horendous bite AC 23, 23, 32 for a total of 48 points
Gunther (AC26, HP54 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+14=23 d20+9=11 d20+14=22 d20+6=8 Monday March 22nd, 2004 10:54:26 PM
Elbow deep in dragon blood and metal shavings, Gunther continues his onslaught. Catching sight of the elven maiden's dire situation, he hesitates slightly and mistimes his blows, missing with each and every one. (AC 23, 11, 22, 8)
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] 5d4(1+4+4+1+4)+5=19 Monday March 22nd, 2004 11:22:48 PM
Figment, without missing a beat, turns at the beast and fires off 5 powered force bolts from his fingertips. (Casting Magic Missile, 19 damage)
He then looks in horror at the mangled figure of Milo on the floor. What is that figure over him?! He thinks to himself.
Fig prepares another spell.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) d20+5=9 Monday March 22nd, 2004 11:37:13 PM
OOC: To be honest, I feel ROBBED out of the lantern, I thought the STRENGTH check was for a ONE handed hold on the arrow and to simotaneously hold onto the lantern. I was mislead to think that, maybe unintentially. Now, on the other side of that, if the lantern is unmoved by magic, then I apologize for the seemly angry response. I'm sure you understand my view.
IC: "Figment, there was a lantern of great power just in my hands. It is in the guts of that beast. I feel that it was what we were searching for!" Lian then sees the halfling spralled on the floor. He runs to his friend, seeing the figure standing over him. "Move." (Heal check 9)
Athalorn (HP 46 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) d4=3 d20+15=20 d20+15=28 d20+15=28 d20+10=13 d8+6=8 d8+6=13 d8+6=11 2d6(5+2)+3=10 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 3:14:53 AM
(ooc) 3 damage if affected by chill metal)
Seeing the crumpled form of Milo and the battered body of Olana, the tiger responds by sinking 2 claws into the beast
(ooc: 1st claw attack = AC 20 for 8 damage 2nd claw attack = AC 28 for 13 damage 3rd hasted claw attack = AC 28 for 11 damage Bite attack = AC 13 for 10 damage )
Olana (HP 5/64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+17=29 d10+4=13 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 10:59:55 AM
Olana lets out a scream of pain. Her eyes swim and fear crawls like a worm, making her shudder. She glances down and then quickly looks away. The dragon didn't seem to look much better, but one more blow and that was it as far as the elf was concerned. Funny the things you think of when you're dying. The forest, and cool grass underfoot. Figment's incendiary blasts bring her right back into focus and she winces, feeling the heat. She can see the tiger, too - ripping and clawing.
One final blow... c'mon girl... "Raaaahhhh!" she growls, swinging desperately with her sword. (Hits AC29 for 13 Dam)
Brother Bertram 4d8(4+7+2+7)+8=28 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:01:00 PM
Seeing Olana suffer a mortal wound, Bertram drops his axe and quickly lays his hands upon his injured companion. Praying to Domi as quickly as possible, He feels power surge through his fingertips into Olana's body.
(OOC Cure Critical Wounds-28 Hp)
Kent 4d6(2+4+5+3)+4=18 Tuesday March 23rd, 2004 9:56:47 PM
(ooc: Jay question away. And you are allowed to be miffed. In order to make moving it more difficult, the item is immune to effects from any type of transport spell. Hence when you teleported, it did not. Hey, it's not supposed to be easy to move.)
Figment fires off his magic missiles at the beast and watches them strike true and be absorbed without any apparent damage.
With a quick frown he looks directly over at Milo, and sees that it seems to be Elese that is kneeling next to him. It appears that she is bandaging Milo's open wounds and the such.
As Lian runs over to the halfling he finds that Elese is indeed working on the halfling and quite tenderly too. As Lian tells her rather abruptly to move she shifts out of the way a bit and continues working. Lian can tell that while injured and unconcious, Milo is no current danger of dying from his wounds.
Olana, and Athalorn continue their assault on the Constragon and stagger the beast once more and even Gunther realizes that somehow two of his attacks managed to make it through the beast's wavering defenses. As he marvels at this he notices something very large coming down at him.
As Bertram throws himself in front of Olana and successfully casts his spell, he sees something very large coming down toward them.
Bertram, Olana and Gunther Roll Reflex saves DC 18 or you do not manage to avoid the falling dragon. Athalorn reflex DC 16 or suffer the same fate. Fail and take 18 points of damage. Save and you take 0.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] d20+13=24 d20+13=17 5d4(4+4+1+2+4)+5=20 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 2:20:04 AM
Figment rises in the air (above Lian) and fires another volley of bolts for good measure. (Knowledge Arcana 24, Spellcraft 17) He wants to be sure the dragon is indeed dead. Casts Magic Missile, 20 damage.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Wednesday March 24th, 2004 2:24:05 AM
OOC: Understood. Thank you Kent. :)
IC: "Milo, Milo, are you alive friend. Talk to me." He askes the halfling, with little concern for Elese's feelings.
Athalorn (HP 46 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) d20+6=26 d20+15=17 d20+15=29 d20+15=29 d20+10=13 d8+6=8 d8+6=8 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 3:04:45 AM
Athalorn balances with perfect agility on the back of the dragon, indeed he does not notice what is happening and continues his assault on teh body of the beast. Although his first swipe misses, his second two claws dig deep into the flesh of the creature (ooc: 2 attacks hit AC 29 for 16 damage total). Once he has finished ripping at the flesh, he pauses to see what is happening to his companions - his frenzied attack over.
Gunther (AC26, HP36 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+8=9 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 7:57:55 AM
Preparing for another attack on the beast, Gunther is caught completely off guard as the dragon topples on top of him. The world becomes dark as the dragon's body settles on top of his.
Olana (HP 33/64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) d20+9=25 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 1:27:44 PM
(Made Save)
Gasping as she suddenly feels Bertram's healing charge through her, Olana attempts to get a better grip on her sword. But then she sees the ground coming up to meet her really fast, with the dark shadow of the dragon coming toward her in the opposite direction. "Wolf's teeth," she utters, dropping and rolling. Somehow managing to clear the path of the falling creature construct, the momentum springs her back on her feet, where she blinks, wondering how the heck she managed to get out of that unscathed.
Brother Bertram d20+5=22 Wednesday March 24th, 2004 8:07:39 PM
Bertram sees the creature collapsing towards him and moves away from the poor beast as it crashes to the earth, writhing for a moment, before growing still. He quickly runs over to help get Olana and Gunther free.
DM Kent Wednesday March 24th, 2004 9:46:03 PM
Well the beastie falls landing on Gunther, but both Bertram and Olana manage to get out of the way while Athalorn just goes along for the ride not knowing anything is wrong until there is one very jarring shock as it hits ground.
Lian works along side Elese and between the two of them seem to have Milo on the mend. After a few more moments Milo seems to be coming around though seems more dazed than he shoul be from his injuries.
As the beast falls the room takes on a bit of a different look. the brilliant light that was suffusing the room suddenly dims to dusk time light levels and there is a feeling of silence permeating the room that wasn't there before.
Brother Bertram Wednesday March 24th, 2004 9:49:26 PM
Bertram moves quickly to help get the fallen warrior from underneath the corpse of the dragon. Even as he labored, Bertram couldn't help feel regret at the creature's passing.
Athalorn 3d8(5+2+1)+8=16 Thursday March 25th, 2004 3:11:08 AM
Athalorn bounds off the creatures back, exhausted from his attacks. He looks around the cavern, ensuring everyone who needs help is alright. Walking over to the fallen body of Milo, the tiger seems to gesture with his paws. He then growls, a low resonating noise, in the direction of his fallen companion. (ooc; Cure Serious Wounds using natural Spell Feat - 16 HP to Milo)
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] Thursday March 25th, 2004 8:53:25 AM
Figment prepares to cut into the gut of the beast to look for this 'lantern Lian says he had.
He hands the monk a dagger and draws one of his own. "Beast nearly killed us. Where's the fighter fellow with the sword?" He approaches the fallen dragon.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) d20+13=31 Thursday March 25th, 2004 8:57:01 AM
The monk looks strangely at the mage at first, then realizes what the dagger is for. He stands up from Milo and moves with Figment.
He looks around on the floor to see if the lantern is somewhere, possibly dropped by the beast. (Spot 31) "It is not here." He starts to look for weak point in the scales to start cutting.
Gunther (AC26, HP36 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) Thursday March 25th, 2004 9:46:54 AM
With the help of Bertram, Gunther manages to pull himself out from under the construct. He stands up and brushes himself off. As he takes a look around, his face is somber. "Dat vas a shame. Vhat kind of monster vould do dat to such a beautiful creature? Vell at least it is out of its misery now." Looking around, he spots the monk and smiles in relief. He looks to the others. "So, anyvon have any ideas about how ve are supposed to find de magic item you came here for?"
Olana (HP 33/64, AC 16+2, Bulls Strength, Cats Grace) Thursday March 25th, 2004 5:29:53 PM
Olana grips Bertram's arm for a moment. "Thank you," she whispers, before dashing over toward the fallen halfling.
"Milo! Milo!"
Brother Bertram Thursday March 25th, 2004 9:07:33 PM
Bertram smiles shyly at the Elf for a moment then realizes that Milo is indeed wounded and goes hurrying after her.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Friday March 26th, 2004 2:58:01 AM
Lian looks at Gunther, "New friend Gunther, the item I believe we came for is in the beast's gut. Help us cut it free. It is a lantern of sorts." Lian gives a brief discription of it.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] d20+13=17 Friday March 26th, 2004 7:01:52 AM
The mage looks at the monk and fighter and shakes his head as he starts, unceremoniously, cutting into the fleshy bits of the construct(if any).
[OOC: If there are not fleshy bits to cut into, Figment will try to locate the whereabouts of the lantern by casting Detect Magic and using Spellcraft(17) to pinpoint it in the creature.]
Gunther Friday March 26th, 2004 2:42:38 PM
Gunther shrugs and begins hacking at the beast's stomach with his two-bladed sword.
Athalorn Monday March 29th, 2004 1:58:11 AM
Exhausted from his attacks, and from the energy spent on casting his druidic magic, Athalorn slowly begins tearing at the beast along with the others - his sharp claws ripping the dragons flesh.
DM Kent 6d6(5+4+1+6+5+6)+6=33 d4=2 Monday March 29th, 2004 9:10:16 PM
Olana darts over toward Milo and comes face to face with Elese as she rise from where she was tending to Milo and helps him stand. "Oh, he is going to be fine now. I seem to have stopped his bleeding and bandaged the worst of his wounds."
Bertram does indeed find that Moli is basically alright though a bit injured still but Elese is correct he looks like he is going to be fine and her bandaging job looks well done.
After a brief think Figment shakes his head and decides that a detect spel on the beast would just as likely light up the entire beast instead of show them anything interesting. Ingrge concurs and settles in to help carve the beast open.
After a good bit the still bleeding and worn out Talons manage to carve a hole into the metalic side of the beast. As Gunther's blade breaks through there is a loud sucking hiss and a green viscous liquid sprays out over everyone nearby and a noxious gas pours out as well. All but Bertram, Milo, Olana, and Elese roll reflex DC 19 or take 33 points damage, 16 damage with save) and then roll a fortitude DC 19 or lose 2 points of constitution.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] d20+6=23 d20+5=25 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 1:08:28 AM
Being the first to cut into the beast, Figment is hit with the gas as well. (Reflex 23, Fortitude 25)[-16 hps]
*Kagh, kagh, gag*
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Tuesday March 30th, 2004 1:19:55 AM
Lian looks in horror as the gas fills a small portion of the room with its fumes.
"Uh oh."
He looks toward Elese with some concern.
Athalorn (HP 13 of 67, AC 23 incl Barkskin +3 and Haste +1) d20+6=16 d20+9=29 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 7:00:23 AM
The tiger is gouging at the beasts flesh when the liquid escapes, and catches him completely in the face. With a growl he leaps away from the carcass, collapsing under the pain. In tiger form though, Athalorn's body is resolute, and does not yield to the draining effect of the substance.
Gunther (AC26, HP20 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) d20+8=27 d20+7=15 d20+1=6 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 2:45:37 PM
The large man dodges the flying goo effortlessly, but succumbs to the gases. He looks over any goo that falls out, trying to spot the artifact (6) but can't see anything useful.
Brother Bertram 3d8(6+6+3)+8=23 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 7:45:17 PM
Bertram was just rising from examining Milo when he heard the screams. He turned in time to see everyone around the dragon's corpse, hit by some sort of viscous liquid and gaseous concoction. He runs towards them to help how he can, being careful to avoid the gas himself if possible, waiting to see if anyone can emerge on thier own. Bertram intends to heal the first victim that crawls free of the noxious mess.
(OOC If one crawls free Bertram cures 23 points)
Olana Tuesday March 30th, 2004 7:46:11 PM
The elf nods tightly at Elese. She'd done a good job, no doubt about that. "Thank you," she says. She's just about to launch into an -"Oh Milo, I'm glad you're alright!" when she hears the sickening hiss.
Uh oh.
DM kent d20+11=19 d20+11=25 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 9:50:02 PM
Ingrge manages to dodge most of the acid as it spurts out and drops to the floor to evade the gas, but curses as some of the acid eats through his clothes and into his skin.
**** The acid does its thing and wipes off fairly easily and once emitted the gas dissipates fast enough, and is gone by the time Bertram arrives. He sees with one look that both Athalorn and Gunther are seriously injured and casts his first spell on the tiger.
Milo smiles as Olana rushes up, face filled with concern and then they are all distracted by the loud hiss followed by a number of screams and curses.
There is now a head sized hole in the side of the beast. There is also a lot of treasure lying around. There is also a light green soft glow coming from within the beast's belly that even Guther can see.
Brother Bertram 3d8(4+2+4)+8=18 Tuesday March 30th, 2004 10:12:58 PM
Seeing a quick improvement in Athalorn, Bertram moves hurriedly to Gunther, laying his hands up the worst of the warrior's wounds. He feels Domi's power release through his fingertips into Gunther's torn body. (OOC Cured 18)
Athalorn (HP 44 of 67, AC 22 incl Barkskin +3) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 2:17:11 AM
The Tiger growls softly at Brother Bertram's help, then after checking that they are in no more danger, Athalorn paws backwards. After a short moment, his body twists and warps back into that of his human form. Some of his wounds seem to heal slightly during the transformation, but he seems tired.
"Thank you, Bertram, my friend," he speaks.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:10:29 AM
"That must be the lantern." Says the monk pointing at the green light imminating from the beast.
The monk suddenly realized he was indeed surrounded with treasure, however, having told the beast he wasn't interested in the loot, he hesitates at grabbing a pretty thing or two. He thinks to himself, 'I told the beast I was not interested in his gold, then he nearly ate me... now the dragon is dead and has no need for the loot. I deserve some recompense for his nearly killing me.'
The monk begins looking for a thing or two that might be of some value he will be able to carry out. [What he wouldn't give for a Haversack. Wait, he'll look for a Haversack among the treasure, then fill it! ;)]
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp Wednesday March 31st, 2004 7:15:44 AM
As the mage comes out of the noctious cloud, he begins trying to assess how to grab the lantern without being wounded.
"Lian, how heavy was the lantern when you held it?" Hoping the monk has a decent answer.
(If the lantern is about 5 pounds and he can see a part of it, Figment will cast Mage Hand and remove the lantern from the carcass.)
If he can't use his spell to grab it, he may just venture in to grab it himself.
Olana d20+13=23 d20+12=19 Wednesday March 31st, 2004 6:13:27 PM
The elf watches Bertram heal those inflicted by the poison and breathes a sigh of relief. "Even in death, the thing still had teeth," she says with a sigh.
Taking care of where she steps, she takes a good look around at what's lying on the floor in the cave. What a horde this was. Was it all gold and trinkets? Or would she find something that might help her fighting skills. ((Spot DC 23, Search DC 19))
She is in a somber mood. This dragon creature was mad - an abomination, but still - it all seemed such a waste. Everything had been kill, kill, kill for far too long, and it was beginning to chip away at her normally sunny nature. There was change ahead, whether she welcomed it or not.
Athalorn provides a distraction and she grins. "How do you do that?
DM kent Wednesday March 31st, 2004 10:18:43 PM
Lian doesn't respond at all to Figment's comments, nor does he hear anything else anyone is saying as yet, in fact there is just a dull pain in his head and a soft crackling that seems to be blocking everything else. As lian speaks he also seems to be speaking quite a bit louder than normal, though he doesn't seem to realize anything about that.
Using the mage hand spell, Figment does manage to get the glowing object out of the beast and it is indeed the lantern.
Things of interest that can be seen nearby the group.
* Lots of loose gems and coins * several swords * a handful of daggers * several shields * a small plain wooden box * 2 wands * a shiny headband * some amulets * several bows * several nice quivers of arrows * a great ax * a small battered looking lamp * a small silver box * a pair of jeweled gloves * a golden rapier * a beautifully gold and jeweled inlaid jade box * what looks to be a framed painting with a cloth draped over it * several small bags that seem to be filled with something * and the lantern
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:34:37 AM
"This seems to be a good enough place as any to rest to replenish our strength." The mage finds a comfy place to rest his tired and exhausted mind. "Friend Lian, you are yelling. Why? I don't normally hear you yell for no reason." Figment looks around briefly to see if anyone else is down like poor Milo.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:37:55 AM
Lian fingers his ears. "What Figment?" He bellows.
The monk looks around and seems to begin to panic as he realizes what may have actually happened.
He looks at Ingrge with actual fear in his eyes. Then he looks at Bertram his dwarven friend. "Bertram?" He shouts, with a quiver in his voice.
Gunther (AC26, HP38 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) Thursday April 1st, 2004 8:58:30 AM
Gunther smiles broadly at Brother Bertram's healing touch. "Tank you my new friend."
Gunther looks around in awe of all the treasure surrounding him. He watches as the monk and the elven maiden begin to sort through the treasure. "I vould be careful if I ver you, I've heard dat der can be cursed items in dragons treasure. Ve should have our friend de mage take a look at dem first."
Gunther grins at Figment's creative way of recovering the lantern. "Vell, I probably vould have just dived in and pulled it out. Your vay is much...cleaner." The large fighter winks at the mage.
Taking in the carnage and treasure around him, Gunther begins to contemplate out loud. "Yes, ve should rest...ve vill need to set up a guard and vatch." He looks around to see the status of the party. "I can heal somevon vith my tattoo...who is needing more healing?" he looks pointedly at Figment.
Olana Thursday April 1st, 2004 11:35:15 PM
Olana nods at Gunther's warning. Yep, it wouldn't surprise her at all if something jumped out and bit her, and of course she'd had a run-in with cursed items before. That armour....
As she looks around, Olana's fingers subconsciously wrap around a strand of hair that is pure white - not blond - white. Cursed indeed.
"You know I think we should get moving as soon as we can," she says to no one in particular. "We all know what its like here, and now that this dragon thing is dead, who knows what's going to come out of the woodwork."
She starts picking up gems, and there's a bow, and some arrows.
Athalorn Friday April 2nd, 2004 2:12:37 AM
Tired and drained of energy, and still sduffering from the wounds of the noxious liquid, Athalorn smiles at Olana's question.
"I have spent a long time living with nature as my only companion. As a Ranger I am sure you understand the power she can bestow upon those who gladly help its cause. It took me many years to learn how to grasp the power of nature that I may change my form." He smiles again, "It is good to have a fellow servant of nature to work with, Olana."
Ignoring the sparkling treasure around him, thinking it of no consequence, the druid speaks generally to the party. "Yes, let us leave this place. I feel that the walls are closing in on us, and I think we need the sky above us instead of these rocks"
Brother Bertram Friday April 2nd, 2004 6:57:04 AM
Bertram grins at Gunther when Lian cries out. Bertram looks at Lian with a growing concern in his eyes. Rushing to his friend he grasps his hands reassuring him that he was indeed, among friends. Bertram examines Lian, looking for any visible wounds.
DM kent Friday April 2nd, 2004 7:55:12 AM
Bert and Ingrge take a look at Lian but find nothing physically wrong with him that would point to his inability to hear. Shaking his head Ingrge looks the monk straight in his eyes and with exagerated movements says.
"Lian, It may only be temporary. We will have to wait and see."
"Gunther, it seesm that you, Athalorn and Olana are hurt the worst decide between you who needs it the most." Then I beliee we have a few potions we an avail ourselves of as well."
Ingrge too, eyes the arrows and makes sure that they are all picked up no matter who gets them. As to the rest....
"Why dont we take the small bags, the boxes, what useable weapons there are, as well as any miscelaneous small items we can carry, and then scoop up a bit of coin and gems?
As he is speaking he is staring intently at the hidden painting and then walks over toward it.
The over all feeling of the room now, even though physically darker, is much lighter. It is almost as if some sort of overlaying fear barrier is gone.
Gunther (AC26, HP38 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Dodge vs. Dragon) 2d8(8+2)+3=13 Friday April 2nd, 2004 9:47:48 AM
Gunther nods at Ingrge's comment. "Right den. Ladies first." Gunther heads over to Olana and lays a massive, scarred hand lightly on her shoulder. A faint glow illuminates under his armor. Positive energy flows into Olana's body (healing 13pts). Gunther grins as the elven maiden is healed.
He shrugs at the conflicting advice of whether to stay or go. "Vell, dis place looks defensibile, but I can't say I like being here anymore dan anyvon else. Should ve head back through de tunnel? I vould be more dan villing to scout ahead or hold up de rear."
As he waits for the other's input, Gunther examines the treasure around him. He begins to gather up the weapons into a pile...trying to decide how many he could carry with him should they decide to leave.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp Saturday April 3rd, 2004 6:05:44 PM
Figment takes a look at the wands, headband, daggers and jeweled gloves closely and packs them carefully away for future appraisal.
As for Ingrge's statement about Lian, he says to Ingrge, looking away from the monk so that he can't read lips, "It could be psychological or even some unknown effect we're not familiar with. The young elf has little experience with dragons let alone constructs. He could just be suppressing some sort of fear and that caused his deafness."
The mage bags up gems and platnum pieces. "No sense in leaving behind the obvious wealth." He focuses on rubies, emeralds, sapphires and gem encrested brooches.
He mostly bypasses gold, he figures someone else will retrieve it.
Lian (Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin?) (54of60hps) Saturday April 3rd, 2004 6:12:59 PM
The monk just stares as people try to talk to him.
"Well, it could make meditation easier." He laughs loudly, obviously trying to put a good light on his new imparement.
Lian's interest in the treasure lies mostly in the battered lamp [which he blushes off or rubs off some tarnish... yes, I had to do it ;)], jade box and the golden rapier, suprisingly. (OOC: Does the box have a latch or lock? If not, does it open easily? Lian wants Milo to look at the jade box.)
Brother Bertram Saturday April 3rd, 2004 9:06:18 PM
Bertram quickly dumps any thing with no personal value from his pack leaving it virtually empty. He scoops up all of the amulets, small boxes, etc. Basically anything that will fit in the pack filling it as much as it is able to hold. He picks up the great axe examining it with some interest, but moves on picking up as many gems as possible, quickly topping off his load. "I think we should all flee this place as quickly as possible friends. This treasure is worthless if we dont live to spend it. If we know the beast is dead, odds are that others know by now as well. Dump anything from your pack unless it is means something to you personally. Don't worry about carrying back a cheap bedroll when you could carry back gems and buy a 100 bedrolls. Anything we can carry let us do it quickly for Domi's sake!"
(OOC I am not taking any of this stuff for Bertram. He is merely trying to carry as much as possible from this place. I suggest we all do the same as quickly as possible. Anyone needing healing let me know in your next post. Kent I figured Bert can dump stuff and still have up to 250 pounds he can carry at a heavy load. More I guess if he wants to crawl hehe)
Lian (Jay B) Monday April 5th, 2004 3:00:02 AM
OOC: Who is going to take the loot to have it appraised at the Catacombs?
Is Milo and Elese getting a share? I suggest that Elese not get one.
Olana Monday April 5th, 2004 11:14:51 AM
Olana nods solemnly at Athalorn. "There is more power in nature than many would care to admit, and most choose to deny it's existance. It is a tool for them, resources, nothing more."
Gunther's healing brings an added sparkle to her eye. "Ooooh, thank you!" she says. She checks on Milo, then walks amongst the treasure pile, helping pick up whatever is fairly light and portable - gems - the bows, and the arrows.. "We don't want to leave here THAT hampered that we can't move out of danger," she warns.
Cocking her head to one side as she noticed Ingrge staring at the painting. "Ooooh, whats that?"
((OOC - Olana's spaced out, and often misguided sense of fair play will have her wanting Elese to have a share of the goods, too.))
Ingrge Monday April 5th, 2004 5:26:59 PM
Puzzled at hearing his name, Ingrge shakes his head for a moment and then turns to Olana. "It looks like a covered painting and I think I would like to see what is underneath the covering."
So said, Ingrge moves to the painting and whips off the cover.
DM Kent Monday April 5th, 2004 5:59:28 PM
Gunther does his healing magic on Olana and Ingrge then hands Athalorn and Gunther each a cure serious potion (3d8+5).
"Well ladies and gents I have two more of these and 4 cure light potions. Speak now or forever bleed."
He then makes his way over to the painting and after his brief conversation with Olana whips the covering off of the painting.
Underneath is probably the most GARISHLY framed portrait that you have ever seen. The portrait itself is extremely well done. In fact none of you have ever seen anything so lifelike that wasn't actualy alive. It is of what was obviously an older elven mage standing in front of the white tower that you are currently under. As you look at it (make spot check DC16) you think you see the mage's eyes blink, and was that his chest moving as if he was breathing?
In Gunther's pile of weapons (except for the axe, bow, quivers and golden rapier; are
2 long swords 2 short swords 2 great swords 1 Ranseur 1 nunchaku 1 double orc axe 6 daggers 3 shields 1 mace 1 staff 1 pair of spiked gaunlets 1 spiked chain 1 dwarven urgrosh
Olana grabs the bow and two quivers of arrows and then turns to watch Ingrge.
Figment gathers up the two wands, the headband and 3 amulets and then concentrates on picking up and filling a bag with gems, jewelry and platinum.
Lian rubs his lamp and the part he rubs shines up almost immediately. While doing so he notices a small catch near the top that is holding the lamp's lid in place. The engraved and bejeweled jade box is very nice and does indeed have a small keyhole and latch. there is no apparent key around, but it could possibly be unlocked. The golden rapier is suprisingly light and is sheathed in a golden silk sheath.
Bertram drops his load and starts scooping things into his pack including; the wooden box the silver box and the gloves along with the miscelaneous gems and coins that he scoops up he also sees several pieces of jewelry.
Milo and Elese also work on scooping some things up mostly working on the coinage and gems as well.
Athalorn feeling a bit closed in keeps a watch on the entry while his fellow adventurers collect a bunch of loot.
Brother Bertram Monday April 5th, 2004 7:23:11 PM
Bertram loads as much as he can, leaning towards the jewelry and gems(being higher valued) than coins but will make sure to take all he can. He keeps an eye on the Urgosh and if Gunther seems inclined to leave it he will make sure to take it along. He watches Ingrge to see what strange thing is hidden within the painting.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp Tuesday April 6th, 2004 12:55:04 AM
Figment grabs up some daggers and continues picking up gems, the staff and the mace.
Lian d20+13=25 Tuesday April 6th, 2004 12:58:50 AM
The monk thumbs his ears again to *pop* the clog.
He notices the nunchaku, spiked chain and ranseur and picks them out of the bunch.
He then hands the short swords to the halfling. He is about to say something, then thinks twice about the content of the statement and avoids the subject.
(Spot 25 for the painting)
Athalorn (HP 44 of 67) Tuesday April 6th, 2004 3:09:57 AM
Athalorn thanks Ingrge for the potion, but hands it back. "Thanks, my friend, but save it for a time when it may be of more need. I feel stronger now and would not take a valuable item from you when ohers may use it more wisely."
He stands at the entrance to the cavern, watching for any signs of life. He can almost feel the coolness of the outside air on his face - or was he imagining it. He begins to get panicky, thinking of Glannath outside, and starts anxiously pacing around the entrance, looking back at the other companions from time to time to see if they are nearly finished what they are doing.
Olana d20+16=31 Tuesday April 6th, 2004 7:04:35 PM
((Spot DC 31))
Olana's expression is one of delight as Ingrge pulls off the cover of the painting. "Oooh, look its an elf!" she announces brightly, momentarily distracted by it. "Hey, did you...?"
She looks puzzled for a moment, and then waves at the image in the painting.
Gunther (AC26, HP38 Shield of Faith +3, Barkskin +2, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace) Wednesday April 7th, 2004 1:20:08 AM
Gunther smiles at his companions and distributes the weapons to the others who express interest in them. He wouldn't dream of holding back the urgosh from the dwarf who helped save his life, nor would he keep the nunchaku, spiked chain and ranseur from the monk whose bravery and luck lead to the success of the mission.
Gunther pockets the potion given to him by Ingre. "I vill vat to see if ve run into more trouble today. If not, then I vill heal myself vith my tattoo tomorrow. No since in vasting such a handy item." he winks at the dour elf.
Thinking that Brother Bertram's advice is to be well headed, he dump out all of the less useful items in his pack and begins stuffing it with gems. He also checks to see how many of the weapons he can possibly pack out, though he pays particular attention to the spiked gauntlets, greatswords, and double orc axe.
DM Kent Wednesday April 7th, 2004 9:00:54 PM
As those watching the painting continue to watch it, it definitely moves again as it waves back at Olana. It stops waving a moment and then speaks.
"So young elfling, do you and your grandfather (looking directly at Ingrge) always stare and then wave at perfect strangers? I mean, not that I mind, mind you. After all, It has been a long time since I have had the chance to partake of pleasant conversation with anyone sane. You are sane aren't you? Speaking of sanity, where's ol' Brassbelly? Ah, he seems to have had a bad day. Of course, killing him might have been the kindest thing anyone ever did for him. Now, I don't mean to be nosey, but didn't I hear you tell his nibs that you weren't interested in his treasure? Of course now that he's dead, I guess it doesn't really matter any more. Oh my, I am so sorry. I seem to have forgotten my manners. Allow me to introduce myself. I am no other than Valor Jlacathra, the premier scepter of the ruling circle of the city. Or, I guess you could say was, as I have been dead nearly 800 years give or take a century. I mean, it is quite difficult to keep track of time, when one can't see the outside and is deceased. Of course, I suppose it could be worse......"
Ingrge looks around at the others,shakes his head and then shrugs. "Ok all, do we stay here over night to recover some spells, or do we venture forth virtually spell less?"
Brother Bertram Wednesday April 7th, 2004 10:30:35 PM
Bertram nods gratefully to Gunther,then turns about in shock hearing the painting 'speak' He listens as he idly reaches about gathering what he can. He looks up at Ingrge's question and considers it. "Friend Ingrge, I am concerned about what may be out there waiting on us. My fear is that they will try to assault us in here." Bertram sighs, "But perhaps defending this burrow is much safer than trying to survive out there in the open."
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp Thursday April 8th, 2004 12:10:04 AM
The mage is intrigued by the talking painting. "Must be a combination of Magic Mouth, Permanent Illusion and the ability create magic items."
"Hello, elf friend. You say you've been 'dead' for about 800 years? Are you a ghost sir?"
"I think Ingrge is right, maybe we should stay here and replenish our arsenal."
"We might be able to find a way to restore young Lian's hearing too."
Lian Thursday April 8th, 2004 12:21:42 AM
The monk struggles to hear even ONE word said.
He looks at the painting, "Is that painting talking?" He yells. "What did it say? Who is he?"
Lian will continue to collect items, coins, gems and anything left of apparent value. The monk does fill his back pack to capacity, however, he doesn't empty the old contents(Not having much in it to begin with).
Athalorn Thursday April 8th, 2004 3:00:36 AM
The druid walks back to the crowd when he sees the vested interest in the painting. He smiles when he sees it, thinking that magic users never cease to amaze him.
However, when the party talk of staying in this cavern, he interjects. "I will not stay in this tomb while we rest, but I see your logic Ingrge. Let me leave for the fresh air above, and I will scout the path ahead. If clear, I will come back and tell you in the morning."
Olana Thursday April 8th, 2004 10:41:22 AM
"Hey, Mr Jlacathra, would you like to come with us?" asks Olana, flashing one of her bright smiles. "We're trying to find the best way out of here before we all get killed."
Gunther Friday April 9th, 2004 1:40:52 AM
Gunther continues gathering loot while listening with interest as the painting chats with various group members. He perks up at Ingrge's mention of staying the night, then frowns at Athalorn's declination. "It is not vise to split up. It seems to me dat dis is a dangerous place. Vatever ve do, ve should stay togeder. Friend Adalorn I understand your aversion to dis place. It is abhorent. But do not throw avay such an easily defendible area so quickly. De bones demselves vill alert us to vons trying to sneak up. At least consider staying de night."
DM Kent Friday April 9th, 2004 8:34:23 AM
The Talons finish gathering what they think they can leave with. (I need a list of weapons and such that you are taking. I also need you to tell me what it is that you have used to collect/store/hold any coinage/ gems or jewelry in. If a list is not sent from each player, I will assume that player picked up nothing. I will take care of Milo, Ingrge, and Elese).
The painting continues to speak. I believe you should be fairly safe down here for the night It should take longer than a few hours for the worst of the problems to get here. As for going with you, why that would be great.
Lian (at least moderately encumbered) Saturday April 10th, 2004 5:28:57 PM
Lian's carrying these from the Talon treasure...
the battered lamp (backpack) the jade box (backpack, wants Milo to look at it) the golden rapier (straps to his hip) the nunchaku (tucked into his breeches) the spiked chain (draped over his shoulders) the ranseur (carrying) both(2) short swords (if Milo didn't take them, which he'll strap to his backpack) two daggers (strapped to belt)
...and coins, mostly gold and platnum top off Lians backpack, pockets(if he has any) and any jeweled necklaces around his neck (not amulets or magical pendants :))
The monk looks awfully funny and weighed down with the loot. He sits down in front of his backpack, slides both arms into the straps and the stands up using his legs, avoiding any injury.
Figment (Fly)[Subbing Jay B] -16hp (medium encumbered) Saturday April 10th, 2004 6:04:21 PM
He continues to focus on rubies, emeralds, sapphires and gem encrested brooches and varies other straggler gems, diamonds, pearls and rare stones. "Friends, there is still a shield or two here. And long swords too."
both (2) wands (where would a mage or DEH carry them???) the head band (hip pouch) the (3) amulets (hip pouch) the remaining (4) daggers (tucked into varies places, boots, robes, belt) all the gems and jewelry he can carry (large leather sack) platnum (pouch, large sack) the staff (carrying) the mace (hanging on his belt) a shield (strapped to his back, over the lantern) and THE LANTERN (which he covers, wraps, and ties into his cloak over his shoulder [like a make-shift child carrier])
Then the mage ponders a bit and covers the painting back up. "How should we carry him out?" Pointing to the painting. As soon as Figment has organized the treasure he is carrying, he sits down, leaning against a pile of coin. "I, for one, wouldn't mind staying here the night to study and examine the booty more thoroughly. It also might give our young elven friend time to recoup his hearing, maybe."
Olana Saturday April 10th, 2004 11:53:33 PM
Olana makes a small - "Tsk," sound, and when Figment turns away, she'll uncover the painting again. "He's a human," she whispers conspiratorily to the elf in the portrait. "Of course we might need to cover you up when we're traveling. Which would you prefer?"
Olana has picked up - the bow the 2 quivers of arrows Rummaging in her backpack, there isn't much in it, and she doesn't want to throw her potions, so she concentrates on gems and jewelry (she likes sparkly things) where she can find it, and pushes them in here and there until her backpack is at a point where she could still move without 'too' much encumberance.
Figment did have a point though, and she squints at the painting wondering how heavy and ungainly it would be to carry. She even lifts one corner, to check.
Gunther Monday April 12th, 2004 3:44:01 PM
Finding it very difficult to decide amoung all the weapons, Gunther settles on the two Greatsword, straping them to his back...the double orc axe...lashing it to his backpack...the gauntlets...tucking them into the backpack. He checks to see if he can lash the shields anywhere without being too encumbered. If he can't, he'll leave them behind. He smiles Ingrge. "Vell, if ve are going to stay here tonight, do you tink you can identify some of des tings? Might make it easier to tell vat ve really vant. But den again, you might vant to memorize spells to help us get out."
DEH Tuesday April 13th, 2004 7:28:12 AM
OOC: I'm back but it may take a day or 2 to catch up on the reading. I'll post for Figment today or tomorrow. Thx...
Figment Tuesday April 13th, 2004 7:56:00 AM
The mage brings up another subject. "Speaking of leaving... we need to revisit our instructions for getting out of this place...". The mage recalls the Talons conversations and instructions they recieved before starting this whole thing.
Athalorn Tuesday April 13th, 2004 10:40:52 AM
Watching the others, yet still unmoved by the treasures on the floor, the druid speaks up. "I will carry things for you if you would like." He hovers for a moment, and if asked will carry items for the companions, though not for himself.
"Are we decided on staying?" He speaks a bit more forcefully, "If so it is against my wishes, and would still like to offer to travel ahead to the surface. But if you would have us stay together we should rest now and leave at first light." He seems to be speaking generally, with a slant perhaps towards Ingrge.
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