Jus Thursday October 7th, 2004 7:37:21 PM
"Whichever way we go, I'd like to pump up on some defensive spells first -- especially if we go to the Throne Room. And I'm serious about the poison protection. I have little doubt we'll be hit by some type of poison, and almost as little faith that my body will resist it."
"Those draining hits were pretty severe, too. If we have or can buy something to help prevent drains, I'm all for it."
Keiran, Jus says, looking around for the loose dragon. Have you decided what you want to do? I don't know where your true parents are, or if they've succumbed to the Lich. Your feelings tell you they are safe, which I'm sure you welcome. I must ask: Are you planning to come fight with us, or do we part friends here?
OOC: Very tough few weeks lately for me. Work has been up to 70 hours a week and I've completely forgotten more than work/eat/sleep. I can't guarantee I'll be consistent in my posting over the next 2-3 weeks. Considering I don't know what my job will be after that -- or even if it will exist -- things may improve after that.
Nonam Thursday October 7th, 2004 7:42:39 PM
Nonam hands Jus a potion of "neutralize poison." Then he points out, "I have 3 others. One for me and two more. Hopefully the clerics have something to protect us from the draining touch because I do not... save for wishes, and I'd prefer to save those."
DM kent Thursday October 7th, 2004 9:34:31 PM
Onrad, making his invisible self back down the corridor listening for the breather he heard before, he has a startling thought. As far as he or any of them know, there is no one down here that has to breathe. Since re-entering, Onrad has not heard any more breathing, nor has he heard anything like movement as he starts making his way into previously uncovered corridor. spot check please DC 18 or hit second trip wire
Fai'Fasal listens to the description and to the various plans, which seem to have boiled down to teleporting into the throne room, which he acknowledges is what Jandar desribes, and teleporting into the kitchens.
After a brief thought Fai'Fasal puts forth his opinion. "I think my suggestion would be to use the kitchen as the point of entry. While it is less direct, it is farily close to the throne room and their is a hidden servant's passage/entrance that may not have been discovered. There is of course another entry as well. It is very likely to be extremely well watched and defended as it is the main entry. There are three smaller rooms that are off of the throne room as well as two other doors that lead off to the family wings and the visitor rooms.
Tericus Thursday October 7th, 2004 9:39:14 PM
"I dont really care what way we enter, im just ready to get this over with." Tericus says
Nonam Friday October 8th, 2004 9:05:46 AM
Nonam nods at Fai'fasal's wisdom. Then he looks around a moment.
"Where is Onrad?"
Onrad [invisible] d20+16=26 d20+16=28 Friday October 8th, 2004 12:52:39 PM
Onrad steps over the 2nd trip wire and looks around a bit more.
[2nd spot of 28]
Then if he spots nothing, he shrugs thinking
::if they want to hide, they won't be attacking, but I did hear breathing...hmm...::
He then heads back to explain himself to the group.
Addinein Saturday October 9th, 2004 12:26:28 AM
"Should we draw up a small map of the enclave, and figure out some alternatives just in case?"
Addinein tries to show signs of being deferential to the other drow, as he's asking for him to give up information about his families estates.
Jus Sunday October 10th, 2004 10:33:26 AM
Jus looks around for Onrad then shrugs. "I don't remember when he took the mischief lead from me, but he seems to be doing a good job of it."
DM Kent Sunday October 10th, 2004 4:09:54 PM
Onrad manages to avoid the trip line and is suprised to see that it is very, very recent, as there is no dust accumulated on it and there is dirt all over the floor. He also notices that someone has been through here very recently as while there is dirt everywhere, it has obviously been fairly well swept to erase any tracks that might have been left by the person's passage.
In his wanderings, Onrad went far enough to learn that the passage bends around for about another 50 feet of so and opens into a very large chamber, with a 20' diameter hole in the floor and at least 5 wide passages raiating from aroung the chamber.
Fai'Fasal looks momentarily shocked by the temerity of Addinien asking about a map to his family enclave, and lloks like he is about to have words with the young drow, but after a moment, it is almost as if he is listening to someone, he shrugs.
"I suppose it would not hurt to draw up what I know of the Palace level as it has already been invaded. I warn oyu though, I am not extremely familiar with that level of the enclave, though I have been along some of the main passages. There are many parts of the level which I know nothing about. I can most certainly get us a route from the kitchen to the Throne room, should that rumored passage not actually exist."
Looking around he takes out some paper and finding a hard flat place he starts scetching out a map of what he knows of the area you all wish to go. There is a huge section in the middle of the map that is empty and other areas that are only partially drawn in. He explains that these are areas he has walked by but never gone into, so he knows the passage is there and where is heads but not what is along it. He is able to get a workable map just about the time Onrad finds his way back to the group.
Addinein Monday October 11th, 2004 12:30:47 AM
"I thank you for the boon you have granted us. I hope we can return the favor several fold." Addinein is not sure if he saw something Fai'Fasal's eyes or not. It was such a momentary thing.
Trying his best to commit the new map to memory, Addinein will ask, "What should we plan on if everything fails and we need to fallback and regroup. Both inside the compound, and if we have to go back even futher?"
(ooc I'm working 5am-5pm EST, so will only be able to post around those times, no access during.)
Tericus Monday October 11th, 2004 7:14:59 AM
"I dont have anything that can get us out of there quick." Tericus says to the others. "I just have protection spells and spells to battle undead."
Onrad Monday October 11th, 2004 5:57:13 PM
Returning, Onrad listens for a bit to get caught up.
"I went looking for a second and found something. First, I heard breathing and then found a trip wire. I returned, signed to you that there was something up the hallway, which, evidently none of you saw, and then went invisible. I found wiped tracks, a second tripwire, very recently placed and no dust on it. The room beyond has a hole in it, more like a well opening--like 20' around. I didn't go near. Time to return.
"We should be good here for the time it's going to take us to teleport. We do need a exit plan though, in case things go wrong."
Gareth Monday October 11th, 2004 7:37:53 PM
"I'd say a teleport out would be a good way. I think we should simply go in directly and face our enemy. No need to mess with all the underlings first. Let's go in, maybe Tericus and Jandar can wipe out as many lessor beings as they can, and we can then go for the real threat. And Onrad, anyone waiting in the cave is not who we want to fight. It's important, but not as important as taking out the big guys.".
Jandar Tuesday October 12th, 2004 1:47:26 AM
Jandar says with a straight face and an innocent look, "Oh, gosh, was that what you were doing, Onrad? I just thought you were either waving at me, or making obscene gestures. I couldn't figure out which."
He waits for a second, then adds, "Just kidding, I wouldn't know sign language if Nonam burned it into my rear with a spell. Sorry about that.
"I agree with the kitchen, for what it's worth. A measure of surprise is always worth a small risk. Plus, it'll give us time to juice up on spells just before a huge fight. If we cast now, some of the protections might wear off before we actually get near the throne room.
"And, I memorized a few extra Restoration spells, so yell out if you're really hit like that and I'll hook you up.
"We ready now? Let's dance."
Jerry [invisible] Tuesday October 12th, 2004 3:43:48 PM
"I don't understand, whatever happened to clearing out a place and working your way in? It's classic!"
Onrad deadpans right back at Jandar.
"So we going or what?"
Nonam Tuesday October 12th, 2004 4:18:23 PM
Holding the teleportation ring aloft, "This ring only works once a day. If we use it to teleport in, we can not use it to get out. The Overlord's charm bracelet won't help us this time either. If we teleport in, we win or we die."
DM Kent Tuesday October 12th, 2004 6:47:48 PM
(ooc: I will go which ever way you want, however know that the map you have is for the third level, you all at a back entry of the first.)
DM Kent Tuesday October 12th, 2004 9:20:15 PM
Fai'Fasal nods acknowledgement to Addinein's reply and starts looking to his sword and gear. But then looks up as the group now starts discussing entering here. Well, my knowledge of this level is limited and I am not at all sure what we will find, but I am willing to lead you through here as well if that is what you decide. I expect that it will not be as much of a suprise than if we use the kitchen route, but I could be wrong."
Max sends a thought Gareth's way. "Liseth is getting ummm, how should I put this....hmm testy I think is the word Nonan might use. She is also saying that something evil is on the move."
Jus feels Kieran sending a message his way as well. "I will accompany you if I can and how I am able, I think this is partially might fight too. Keep my cave for me for now, that way I will know where you are."
As you all make your final plans, there is a slight rumble in the earth. spot check DC18
Gareth d20=4 Tuesday October 12th, 2004 10:27:00 PM
The warrior looks around to identify the rumble. Seeing nothing he says, "Guys, let's go right now. Let's take Fai'Fasal's and Jandar's advice and go to the kitchen. Sounds like we go in or they come to us..." He reaches his hands out to touch those around him. "I don't want to fight here. It doesn't help us achieve our goal." Looking to the dark elf he says, "Our fate is in your hands, sir. Good luck to us all."
Addinein d20=16 Wednesday October 13th, 2004 12:33:07 AM
(spot=16 don't have character sheet with me, but suspect this is good)
"But I believe he may know of us, and have better information on us. I think we'd be better suited with as much surprise, if any, that we can get."
When the rumbling commences, Addinein will scrutinize what he finds/hears.
Tericus d20+11=24 Wednesday October 13th, 2004 7:03:21 AM
(Spot of 24)
"Lets go then." Tericus says to the others as he notices something odd about the rumbling
Nonam Wednesday October 13th, 2004 9:30:36 AM
"The kitchen then. Form a tight circle facing outward. Make certain everyone is touching someone else." Nonam passes the ring to Fai'fasal.
Onrad Wednesday October 13th, 2004 10:32:02 AM
Taking a spot beside Nonam and suggesting that Gareth take a spot beside Jus, he grabs hands facing outward.
"May Wardd give us luck."
"May the gods bless us this day."
He holds his breath, hoping he's not disoriented from this as he's heard sometimes happens.
Then he unconsciously tenses for immediate action.
"Be ready folks. We will probably have to take out the kitchen workers immediately. Don't kill unless you are sure they are evil or opposed to us. Gareth makes the calls. Silence, surprise, and quickness wins the day."
Jus Thursday October 14th, 2004 12:54:10 AM
Jus nods at the others, then starts casting a few of his longer-lasting spells.
"Keiran must have decided to go on his own. He appears to be out of range," Jus tells the others. Unconsciously, Jus probes with his mind, wondering where the dragon has gone. I'm sure he'll be back, Jus thinks, considering the, now empty, portable cave in his backpack.
[depending on time available: +3 GWM on arrows (31 of mine plus 19 of anyone else's; +3 GWM on bow; 110hp Stoneskin; +4 Cat's Grace; Invisibility]
Jandar Thursday October 14th, 2004 1:27:27 AM
Jandar says,"Before we go, I will cast some spells to get us ready. Some of these spells, however only last a few minutes, so we must hurry once we are there. I also suggest, if we can get a look into the throne room before they detect or see us, Tericus, Nonam, and I should cast some damaging area of effect spells, like Firestorm.
If you all are ready, I'll begin now."
Assuming there are no disagreements, he casts, in order and with no delay, Freedom of Movement on himself, Tericus, and Nonam, Delay Poison on the remaining members of the group who don't have a potion(which should cover everyone then), Hide from Undead on everyone(one spell), Bless, Cat's Grace-Mass, Bear's endurance-Mass, Bulls' Strength-Mass. He uses then Wand to cast Holy Sword on Onrad's, Jus's, Tericus's, and his own weapons. He then casts Disrupting Weapon on Gareth's sword.
When he's finished, he quickly says,"Gareth, I doubt your sword would have liked the Holy Sword spell, as it would override any other abilities your sword has.
We must now hurry. Nonam, take us to re-kill the undead. And remember, some of these creatures might not be undead that we are fighting, and some definitely will be."
Onrad Thursday October 14th, 2004 10:56:37 AM
Onrad decides to save his boots of speed and his cloak of displacement until they face the big bosses.
"Yep, wth all this cast, we must move quickly."
Onrad continues to wait for the teleport, growing more antsy by the moment.
[Jerry: I'm enjoying this! Beginning to get excited!]
DM Kent Thursday October 14th, 2004 4:20:41 PM
(ooc: Jus, Kieran talked with in my last post.)
Fai'Fasal gets any final instructions on how and what he needs to visualize where they are going. He Waits for the last of the spells to be cast on people and then takes the ring. At that moment, it finally registers in your minds that you all just saw what appeared to be a drow teenager darting out of the passage where Onrad was just a few moments before. As the last hand is linked and Fai'fasal takes the ring Gareth sees a small quick movement darting toward the group and Addinein feels a tug on his backpack strap just as the group feels the all to familiar feeling of dislocation and inner ear dizziness associated with translocation. Somewhere nearby you get the sense of some one screaming in abject fear. and you actually, for the first time you can remember, see something during your journey. You each see an non-descriptive dark shape moving parallel to you. You have no idea what it is, but you are very aware that it is radiating an evil stronger than anything you have ever even thought about facing. This vision lasts for only a second and then you are sunddenly standing in the center of a very large kitchen. Even in the moment you arrive, you can tell the kitchen is a mess. And there is the rankest of smells. You look around and make a quick count, to see that everyone is there, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.....
Wait a moment there are only supposed to be 8 of you.
Nonam Thursday October 14th, 2004 6:03:48 PM
Expecting that some fool kid just wound up where he's not supposed to be, Nonam points a wand at the 9th party member, "You're lucky that you aren't already dead. Now, explain who you are and what you're doing right now."
Nonam keeps his focus on the newcomer, but still has time to give some orders, "Gareth keep him from running. Jandar keep him from making noise. Onrad check the room."
Finally, the wizard uses his arcane sight to examine the new party member to see what sort of magics he might be using or under the effects of.
Jandar Friday October 15th, 2004 1:10:27 AM
Jandar immediately casts Silence on himself and moves next to the boy as Gareth grabs him. He tries to 'feel' if the boy was the source of evil he felt a moment earlier and looks into the boy's eyes for any hint or clue.
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) Friday October 15th, 2004 12:58:11 PM
Having added his own preps before leaving (Shield). Addinein looks about in consternation as soon as they materialize in the new location. As Nonam throws orders about, Addinein gazes about the group to see if there is anything else with the group, other than the unexpected visitor.
Jus Saturday October 16th, 2004 5:40:58 PM
Jus winks out as his invisibility spell kicks in. Quietly heading to a side wall, Jus keeps his eyes on the entrances, letting the others handle the newcomer.
Tericus Monday October 18th, 2004 2:23:08 PM
seeing that everyone is pretty much threatening the young drow, Tericus tries a different approach and says "Hello, whats your name?"
Onrad d20+33=45 d20+16=27 Monday October 18th, 2004 2:35:47 PM
Onrad looks around the room for hostiles and friendlies with a glance.
If anyone bolts, he attacks to overbear if he can't quickly move to block the exit. Too much weighing on this to take any chances.
[Possible attack roll of AC45 if needed] [d20+33=45]
If no one bolts in the room, he begins herding them away from exits and glances about for a small closet or something to put them in.
If there is no one in the kitchen, he checks out exits quickly without opening doors, if any, locking exits if possible.
[Search check if no need to attack of 27 [d20+16=27]
Basically, Onrad is securing the room.
[sorry for the if/thens. I need a room description please so I can make more decisive posts please. You can judge what's appropriate and how "much" of that is appropriate.]
DM kent Monday October 18th, 2004 6:34:37 PM
As Nonan points his wand, Gareth grabs the child, Jandar moves in on it and Tericus questions it, the little half starved drow child clings to Addinein's leg and buries its face in Addinein's side. There is no abnormal evil coming from the child, it just looks more than half starved and scared to death. Addinein barely hears the child whisper. "Please protect me," as it is spoken into his cloaked side.
As others look around the kitchen, they can see it has not been in use for some time. There are 13 dead and decomposing drow bodies strewn across the kitchen. The odor is really quite bad. There is a line of tables running down the middle of the room and two other tables next to you running to the wall. There are 2 large storage bins in the northeast corner of the room and six smaller bins along the eastern wall. Between the two tables and along the south wall are several tall storage closets. Near the north western corner is an oval dining table. On the north wall is the cooking fire place with several differet spits and pot hangers and grills. Along each side is a small table with several shelves above and below. There is kitchen trash, food, and utensils all over the floor and tables.
The three doors, all of which are broken, are wide open. The two larger doors are open on to hallways that run about 20 Feet and end in another halway that parallels the kitchen. The third and smaller door is open showing several steps that lead downward into the darkness. You are fairly confident that this leds to their cold storage area.
Gareth Monday October 18th, 2004 9:40:04 PM
The warrior holds the boy gently as to not hurt him. He looks to the mages and priests questioningly. "So is he what he seems to be? Did you feel the intensity of the evil tracking us? We are up against it this time, I fear. I don't recall our foe as being so powerful. He has improved indeed if that was him - and we have probably lost the element of surprise."
Nonam Monday October 18th, 2004 10:31:20 PM
"If that was the enemy we go to face today, we would have already been attacked." Then he turns to face the hitchhiker, speaking in undercommon, "I can't help but notice that you didn't answer my question boy. Why did you jump after us?"
Tericus Tuesday October 19th, 2004 10:02:33 AM
"Let him be for a moment." Tericus tells Nonan. "Let Addinein handel him." then Tericus goes over to the nearest body and pokes at it with his mace. "The evil we felt was probably the main liche here. If we sensed him, im positive he sensed us."
Onrad [invisible] d20+16=31 Tuesday October 19th, 2004 10:39:38 AM
Onrad, moving like a man on fire, jumps down the steps into the room below to secure it.
[Search check of 31 [d20+16=31]
If there is nothing to secure, he leaps back up the steps.
He makes hand motions to Gareth telling him to get a move on.
When he sees the others discussing the boy at length, he whispers through gritted teeth, "We don't have time for this. Lead Gareth!"
He looks imploringly at Nonam.
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) Tuesday October 19th, 2004 11:00:50 AM
Surprised by the ferocity in which the child holds onto his leg.
"My friends and I ask, who are you little one?!" As the boy answers, Addinein looks to Fai'Fasal to see if he recognized the boy at all.
"Can you tell us quickly what has happened?"
Hearing Tericus comment about their arrival, Addinein comments, "We know our female friend can sense the dead, can they in turn sense her?"
Jandar Tuesday October 19th, 2004 11:49:00 AM
Realizing the boy wasn't the source of evil, Jandar realeses his silence spell and says,"Onrad is right. We don't have time for any delays. My spells won't last long, and Morlas probably knows we're here. Maybe Addenein can keep the child safe for a few minutes, until the fight gets under way. But we've got to get moving."
Gareth Tuesday October 19th, 2004 8:22:03 PM
The warrior looks to Fai'Fasal "So which way would you recommend. I'd say those spells that keep us invisible to undead would be good about now. Then we should just go. Any last spells or last words of wisdom?". He waits for the boy to be dealt with but otherwise stands ready.
DM Kent Tuesday October 19th, 2004 9:33:31 PM
Straightening up as Addinein addresses the child, the child gets quite an upset, almost angry look on its face.
(I am not a male! I am Yelrith, youngest Daughter of House Yntyrin!)
I have been hiding from the unclean beasts for some time now. I saw you and him (pointing at Fai'fasal) and thought that I was finally going to be able to exact revenge for my family.
....
Fai'Fasal Tuesday October 19th, 2004 9:41:00 PM
Fai'fasal is looking around as the child goes off and then for a moment stands there stunned as if he had just been slapped by two tons of rock. After that brief second he drops to his knees in deference and obeisance to what may apparently be the last house female.
In response to Gareth's query he answers after a moments thought. "I do not know exactly. It is said that there is a secret servant's passage from the kitchens to the throne room.Where it is exactly I do not know. If you want to go through the normal passages, then we go out there and turn left. " As for Lisseth she does not believe the Lichs can sense her as yet."
All elf types make a search check DC 16, anyone else make a search check DC 18.
Jandar d20+2=8 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 1:20:27 AM
Jandar goes to the doorway that Fai'fasal designates as the one to lead and says,"We really need to go. Hide her here somewhere, if you must. I will not be caught in this battle without spells, and any we cast now, are likely to be detected. We've got to move."
Gareth Wednesday October 20th, 2004 7:07:31 AM
"Gents, lets find the secret door. We came this way to surprise them. Take a moment and look. Any spells for that? And as for you, young lady. Put her down in the storage area. Hey...do YOU know where the secret passage is? We need to kill your foes by surprise.".
Nonam d20=6 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 7:50:20 AM
"Onrad you're invisible. I'm the only one that can see you tapping your foot."
"As for the girl, let Addinein and Fai'fasal decide what to do with her."
"Now let's find that door."
Nonam looks, but doesn't have any luck.
Tericus d20+14=25 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 9:51:12 AM
looking around(spot of 25), Tericus says "That little girl can lead us through this place. Ask her for help."
Onrad d20+16=30 Wednesday October 20th, 2004 10:03:32 AM
"#@&*^, I forgot."
"I'm checking for the secret door"
If he was visible, he'd be very red about now.
He bounds down the steps again and this time searches specifically for this rumored secret door.
Hits DC 30 on Search check. [d20+16=30]
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) Wednesday October 20th, 2004 1:03:15 PM
Having not been around a female for some time. It takes Addinein a second to realize the sudden change in the situation. Bowing to the female
Addinein comments, "I am Addinein of house (insert house name, not on character sheet)(my bag). We are here to see what damage we can do to your enemies, as they are ours currently. We do not have much time, so I apologize for my shortness. As you can hear from my companions, we must move quickly to throne room. Do you happen to know of this secret passage? We cannot help you to get out at this time, and I am unsure how well we can protect you if you come along....."
During his list speech, he'll keep an eye out on Fai'Fasal to see if he's mis-stepping, or if Fai'Fasal has anything to add. Addinein does not know the motivations of the young girl, and hopes that Fai'Fasal may be of some help there.
Tericus Thursday October 21st, 2004 6:59:50 AM
OOC stuff
i went ahead and took all the stuff we found on the drow vampires to the catacombs and got it identified. here is what we got
+4 drow chainmailx8 +3 broadswordx8 ring of minor fire resistancex8 +4 bracers of defense ring of greater fire resistance
if your interested in any of this stuff let me know in your next post, otherwise im going to go ahead and sell the items. please let me know by monday
Gareth Thursday October 21st, 2004 7:09:00 AM
OOC: Ring of Greater (or minor) fire resistence.
Nonam ooc Thursday October 21st, 2004 9:50:51 AM
[OOC - I'm a maybe for one of the rings. For me, it comes down to how much the catacombs will pay for one. Also, did anyone take care of the treasure we got from the treant encounter, there were a couple of metamagic rods and some other stuff.]
DM Kent Thursday October 21st, 2004 9:17:57 PM
Just about the time Yelrith is asked about the secret door and points it out, Onrad finds it on the North wall just east of the fireplace. A check reveals that it is not trapped or locked and the opening mechanism is found in the left most bin on the eastern wall.
Yelrith watches each of the Storms as they discuss what needs to be done and then her eyes open wider than any might seem possible. "Where is your army? How do you expect to defeat such an awful and powerful force with only eight people?
Pausing for a moment as if she is listening, her eyes go even wider if it is possible.
Turning to Fai'fasal she speaks.
"W-w-ho i-i-s Liseth? And why is she speaking to me inside my head?" She says you are of my family's house, and that you are MY champion? She also says that I should listen to what you say.
If I stay here like these people suggest, will you come back for me? I don't think I cam last much longer here on my own."
Jandar Friday October 22nd, 2004 12:56:20 AM
Jandar says,"Why don't we take her through the hidden passage and leave her somewhere along the way. If they haven't discovered it yet, they probably won't, but they'll find her in here if we stay for long. And, young lady, we will succeed if we don't stand around so long our protection spells wear off. Onrad, you seem the most adept at finding traps, so find the way and get us there. I'm ready to wipe out some undead."
He seems really impatient for the first time that anyone has seen. He's almost mad, even. He goes and stands by the trapdoor, waiting to go.
Onrad d20+16=34 Friday October 22nd, 2004 8:28:59 AM
"Aye-Aye captain."
Onrad opens the secret door.
Pausing a second in case any traps go off and making a quick listen check past the door, he enters.
[listen check 34][d20+16=34]
Nonam (shapechange) Friday October 22nd, 2004 10:50:57 AM
"Fai'fasal you're her champion, it seems. So, you can decide what to do with her."
Then the wizard moves toward the secret passage and casts shapechange on himself. He doesn't actually transform himself into anything at the present time though.
"Now let's be on our way."
(3 hour duration on spell)
Tericus Sunday October 24th, 2004 4:37:02 PM
Tericus moves over with Jandar and prepares to leave. "We need to move." he says
Jus Sunday October 24th, 2004 9:24:12 PM
Jus nods to the others, then grins as he realizes that he, too, is invisible. Not saying anything, Jus follows about 10 feet behind the others.
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) d20=9 d20=14 Sunday October 24th, 2004 11:53:20 PM
"You will not be forgotten, and yes we would come back for you."
When Addienin sees (Yelrith's) eyes go wide, and her subsequent question. Addinein leaves it up to Fai'fasal to explain.
Getting ready to head out, Addinein does his best to quiet himself down, as he waits for Onrad to do his thing.
(HS=9 and MS=14) (ooc character sheet not avail, please add bonus)
Gareth Monday October 25th, 2004 8:16:41 AM
The warrior follows Onrad through the door, parroting the group's decision to leave the girl but letting Fai'Fasal to finish the conversation. He goes invisible though he sees little point in it. Time to fight...
Onrad d20+16=21 Monday October 25th, 2004 5:40:44 PM
Assuming no traps are found, etc. Onrad silently progresses down the hallway.
If it is dark, he lights a candle not wanting to make much light as well as wanting the ability to snuff it out quickly.
He doesn't have time for searches as he walks, but does keep aware of his surroundings.
[Spot check of 21][d20+16=21]
DM Kent d100=99 Monday October 25th, 2004 10:11:30 PM
Onrad finds no traps near the beginning of the passage and noone hears a thing other than their own brething and heart beats. As everyone enters the passage they all realize that when the door is closed it is going to be pitch black in the passage. and even if they leave it open darkness is soon going to prevail.
Before heading into and locking the cellar behind her, Yelrith told them that the passage is nearly 200 feet long and is never wider than 6ft the entire way. She says that it was once lit with candled wall sconces but she is sure they are no more.
Fai'fasal takes Yelrith asside before leaving her and has some sort of conversation with her and then rejoins you as you enter the hall way. He looks as if he is a bit unsure that he is doing the right thing now that Yelrith has surfaced and keeps looking back over his shoulder.
Jus gets a mental nudge from his black friend. Hey, did you go underground? Somehow this place seems a bit familiar. Why?
Max gets Gareth's attetion as well. Umm Boss? I am getting a bad feeling about all this.Something somewhere is not right.
Jus Monday October 25th, 2004 10:29:25 PM I'm underground somewhere, but I'm not sure where, Jus lets Keiran know. Perhaps your family used to live around here. I faintly recall that someone ran your father out of his original lair. Maybe it was the lich.
Jus wanders along quietly, keeping tabs of where the others are, but far enough back to guard their backs and use his bow.
Tericus Tuesday October 26th, 2004 6:56:44 AM
"Do we have any way to light the way?" Tericus asks. "Not all of us can see in the dark."
Gareth (Infravision-120') d20=3 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 8:05:31 AM
The warrior activates his infravision and continues to follow Onrad (unless his candle is lit). "So what's not right Max? We walking into a trap?". He keeps his eyes peeled but sees nothing (spot 3).
Nonam (shapechange, light, darkvision) Tuesday October 26th, 2004 12:15:08 PM
Nonam takes a copper coin out of his pouch and casts light on it. He holds it in his palm so that he can quickly cover it up or thrust it in a pocket if the light seems to threaten their planned surprise.
Then he suggests, "Addinein, how about you take the point and move ahead of the light so that we don't alert our foes?"
Onrad [invisible, candle lit] d20+16=29 Tuesday October 26th, 2004 12:19:43 PM
Onrad continues down the hallway. His eyes are aware for ambushes, traps, etc.
He whispers, "I wish we had a thief at times like this."
[Spot check of 29]
He whispers again, "Help me spot please."
DM kent d20+16=23 d20+16=26 d20+16=35 d20+16=36 d100=46 d100=13 d100=41 d100=49 Wednesday October 27th, 2004 5:54:24 PM
The trip through the dark passage, even with the lit coin is nerve wracking as every so often you come across a decomposing body covered with rats and other vermin. Amazingly Onrad does an outstanding job spotting irregularities and manages to warn you about possible traps and allows you to avoid several questionable areas. (26, 23, 26, 35, 26) and after a few tense moments you find yourselves at a wall. There are no obvious latches or mechanisms visible. (search DC 22) for the front two people.
(00C: Ok all we are about to get started on the battle to end all battles, so I need spell lists in my hands by Friday evening. Also please be sure to list any spells/abilities/effects that are active, as well as your AC and HPs in you post field or at the end of each post.)
Gareth (317 HP, AC 30, Disrupting Weapon on Max, Dark Vision, 50% Displaced, Delay poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cat's Grace, Bear's endurance, Bulls' Strength) Thursday October 28th, 2004 7:07:21 AM
Feeling really strong and fast with all of the spells on him, the warrior turns to the mages and whispers "A Stonekin would be a nice thing to have about right now. Other than that, I'm ready.".
Tericus AC 26, 167 hps(Disrupting weapon on mace, Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance Thursday October 28th, 2004 10:25:56 AM
"Well, its time we get us some help." Tericus says as he begins to chant. soon a pillar of flame with a mouth and arms appears(cast an extended summon monster 6, summoned a large fire elemental, lasts for 23 rounds. kent, in the past the dms have let me run the monster ive summoned, but im not sure how you want to run it, so let me know what you want to do.)
Onrad [invisible, candle lit] d20+16=25 Thursday October 28th, 2004 11:06:32 AM
Onrad takes a silent deep breath. He then closes his eyes for a second to rest them.
When he opens them, he searches for the secret door he hopes is there.
[Search check of 25]
If he figures out how to open any door he finds, he turns.
Pointing to his temple he then points to the candle. Whispering, but mostly just mouthing the words he says, "They hate light."
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild Thursday October 28th, 2004 11:34:52 AM
Seeing the use of the lit coin, and hearing the suggestion, Addinein moves up to help Onrad out, if not to move in front of him, if needed.
(ooc my schedule becomes more regular starting on Friday. So hopefully this means better posting results for me)
Nonam AC29 HP 128 SR 19 (shapechange, darkvision, see invisible, arcane sight, evasion, detect magic, read magic, comprehend languages, contingency) Thursday October 28th, 2004 1:32:32 PM
Nonam casts a stoneskin on Gareth and looks about, "I have one more available. Who needs it? I also have the bull's strength wand, if anyone needs that."
He also gets out his vial of neutralize poison potion so that he can drink it before opening the door.
[If anyone has cast spells on group members, could you list them again? I know some were cast, but I lost track. All I've cast is light, shapechange, and this stoneskin. Plus the normal permanent effects, like see invisible.]
Gareth, cont Thursday October 28th, 2004 9:39:38 PM
The warrior removes his infravision ring seeing how there is plenty of light with the elemental around. He then activates the ring of fire resistance and goes invisible as a last act before drawing Max. "Last preparations before we go in, make them now...".
Once he sees everyone ready he give s the word to Onrad, open it when you're ready, Onrad.".
Fai'Fasal Thursday October 28th, 2004 11:05:48 PM
Well, I had not planned on returning from this venture when I started out with you, but it seems that I must now. So, If you have a spare stoneskin spell that I might avail myself of, it would be most appreciated.
The throne room is a large oval, I would assume that we are on the northern end of the oval. In the center rear wall there is a large raised dias, that has around 8 steps leading up to it. On the dias are two thrones. In the past other than a floor rug and several wall hangings, there was nothing else in the room.
There are four other entries that I am aware of. the smallest will be directly across from us I believe and the three main entries should be immedately to our right, directly across from the dias, and then further down on the right hand wall. I do not know, but I am fairly sure there are other means of egress that I am unaware of.
Jus (+3 GWM on bow and arrows; 110hp Stoneskin; Invisibility; Hide from Undead; 50% Displacement; +4 Shield on Front; +1 att/save Bless; +4 CGrace; +4BEndurance; +4 BStrength; Holy Sword on Short Sword; Glove Activated; Boots of Speed Will Be Activate d100=58 d100=20 Friday October 29th, 2004 1:14:50 AM
Jus activates his Glove, then casts Shield. While listening to the drow, and taking a gamble that the short duration spells won't be wasted, Jus also casts Displacement. He hasen't been buffed up like this in ages, but Jus has little doubt the Storm's will need all they can get.
Jus prepares his bow, knowing his invisibility to mundane eyes and the undead may buy him a little time to by careful with his shots.
If combat unsues on the other side of the door, Jus will immediately activate his boots of speed. He also makes sure his Seals and Potions are ready for use.
[Made cast in armor checks]
Addinein Friday October 29th, 2004 1:46:43 AM
When requested, Addinein can tap Fai'Fasal with his wand of Shield.
(ooc don't forget group castings for our NPC. :) )
Onrad Friday October 29th, 2004 10:52:40 AM
Hit Fai'Fasal with that skin. If you have a third, hit me.
Onrad, still not sure he's found anything, will try to open what must be there. Then he steps to the side to let others see and let Gareth take the point if he wishes.
Tericus Friday October 29th, 2004 4:30:23 PM
Kent, im not able to send you any email. where should i send it to?
Kent Saturday October 30th, 2004 11:41:15 AM
Sam, I am at lemberno@nc.rr.com.
DM kent Monday November 1st, 2004 9:21:29 PM
Two things occur as Onrad opens the door. First, he and then everyone else is litterally knocked back by the wave of nauseous small that rushes into the passage. It smells like the worst charnel house you could ever imagine fortitude save DC18 or be incapacitated for 2 rounds throwing up.
The next thing Onrad notices is that he can see absolutely nothing. Everything is absolutely black. Even the light coin doesn't penetrate the darkness. It is in fact so dark that Onrad is quite unsure whether there is a room, let alone a floor, in front of him or not.
Gareth (317 HP, AC 30, Disrupting Weapon on Max, Dark Vision, 50% Displaced, Delay poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cat's Grace, Bear's endurance, Bulls' Strength) d20+16=31 Monday November 1st, 2004 9:57:45 PM
The warrior is a bit taken aback by the smell but shrugs it off without much concern (DC 31). He decides to not wait on the casters before moving into the room with his eyes closed, quietly thank Patrark the Sapphire dragon for his improved blind fighting abilities (e.g. Can pretty much 'see' even though blind). He moves into the gloom and off to the side seeing with his ears - and wanting to avoid the spells he knows are coming.
Jandar(ac 33, hp 193, freedom of movement, delay poison, hide form undead, bless, cat's grace, bull's strength, bear's endurance, holy sword) d20+14=23 d20+18=27 d20+18=38 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 1:52:36 AM
Jandar immediately steps into the black room and off to the right a few steps once Onrad opens the door. He keeps his guts in place, but is appalled nonetheless by the smell. Knowing that this is the fight he's come to help the Storm Dragons with, he's pumped and ready. He casts 'Greater Dispel Magic' on the darkness in the room, knowing it's a spell effect.(used hero point got nat 20 on second roll)
He's miffed that he can't cast an offensive spell at the onset of the fight, but the darkness has to go for the party to have any success.
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) d20+9=22 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 6:37:44 AM
Walking into the passageway with the party, Addinein's senses get washed over by the smell of the charnel house. Addinein pauses for what seems like an eternity, as he pushes himself into the wall of smell.
Addinein thinks, "Does this mean the element of surprise has been lost? Or is the smell intended to try to give anyone coming down the passageway away?".
Tericus AC 26, 167 hps(Disrupting weapon on mace, Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance d20+14=33 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 9:00:06 AM
throwing off the effects of the smell(fort save of 33) Tericus orders his fire elemental to go 20 feet straight into the room, then he casts detect evil and begins to scan the room(i havnt gone inside yet, im at the doorway.)
Onrad [invisible] Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 12:31:19 PM
As the door begins to open, he blows out the candle.
He nearly tosses cookies as the smell of death and decay washes over him. Focusing on friendship, he clears his head quickly. [Fortitude save of d20+14=29]
Going total defense until he knows what he's doing, [AC58], he waits until after Gareth enters as point man and then tumbles in to the left following the wall stopping after moving what he thinks is 30'. [Tumble check of 36 to avoid any possible OOCs in the dark--if it's still dark.]
[AC 58 (total defense) ]
Nonam AC29 HP 128 SR 19 (shapechange, darkvision, see invisible, arcane sight, evasion, detect magic, read magic, comprehend languages, contingency, fly) d20=15 d100=7 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 5:53:07 PM
Nonam immediately uses his shapeshifting spell to remove the nose from his face so that he doesn't smell the stink any more. Then he casts fly on himself and moves up toward the ceiling.
Jus Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 7:41:18 PM
Jus keeps to the side of the passage, letting the others pour into the room. He then steps just inside and to the side of the doorway, making sure there is a floor beneath his foot before doing so.
If time allows, Jus breaks his larger seal, preventing anything from surprising him.
+3 GWM on bow and arrows; 110hp Stoneskin; Invisibility; Hide from Undead; 50% Displacement; +4 Shield on Front; +1 att/save Bless; +4 CGrace; +4BEndurance; +4 BStrength; Holy Sword on Short Sword; Glove Activated; Greater Seal (no surprise); Boots of Speed Will Be Activated at first encounter
DM Kent d20+20=31 d20+20=39 Tuesday November 2nd, 2004 11:23:20 PM
Jandar's spell dispells some darkness and lightens up the area the party is standing in, but it is still quite dark and though the fire elemental sheds some more light into the area his light suddenly ends and disapears intomore pitch blackness.
Fai'fasal joins the group in the room and everyone can hear the hum suddenly emmanating from Lisseth.
Nonan flies upward to a near the ceiling, which is 35 ft up and sees a wall of darkness facing him.
Gareth listens hard and along with everyone else realizes that they can hear absolutely nothing. Not even their own footfalls, heartbeats or breathing.
In this round Tericus can definitely sense that there is evil somewhere in the room.
Onrad tumbles in and is awarded by nearly falling on his face as he slips and slides through the numerous rotting bodies, body parts, blood and gore literally covering the floor where you are all standing.
(map should be in your email as at bmp file.)
Gareth (27 AC, 317 HP, AC 30, Disrupting Weapon on Max, Dark Vision, 50% Displaced, Delay poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cat's Grace, Bear's endurance, Bulls' Strength) Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 12:34:20 AM
The warrior wonders if the liches can see them. He is horrified and appaled at the rotting bodies but they simply reinforce his resolve to find and kill this evil and disgusting creature. He hopes Nonam and the others can give them their sight back. He also activates his boots so he doesn't have to wade through the body parts.
Jandar(ac33, hp 193, freedom of movement, delay poison, hide from undead, bear's endurance, bull's strength, cat's grace, bless, holy sword, true seeing) Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 1:55:00 AM
Having seen his spell won't work, Jandar realizes there are probably more than one spells of darkness in place and more being cast. He casts 'True Seeing' on himself so he can see through the darkness and find their enemy. He then looks around, up and side to side, very quickly to figure out where the enemy is.
Tericus AC 26, 167 hps(Disrupting weapon on mace, Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 9:44:23 AM
"There is definatly something in here." Tericus says as he concentrates on his spell to get more information. he leaves the elemental where it is for the moment
Onrad [invisible] Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 12:15:30 PM
Onrad gives Gareth a significant look to see if there are any nonverbal instructions and begins moving forward. He trots so as to reach the edge of the darkness and stops there maintaining his total defense for the moment.
He attempts to stay aware of anything coming through the wall.
He looks at Jandar and Tericus and mouths the words "Dispel again" to them. He over emphasizes the mouth movement of the words hoping they can read his lips.
Turning back, he concentrates on the area in front of him.
[AC 58
Jus d20+16=35 Wednesday November 3rd, 2004 10:41:40 PM
Jus begins to say 'Curse it all' and cast Fireball at the end of the room -- after all, there is little chance the Storms will surprise anyone in here now. But before he finishes his sentence, Jus realizes they are in a silence spell.
This is not good news! Jus soundlessly says out loud. Somebody is expecting us.
Pointing to his mouth in frustration, he hopes someone does something with the silence, let alone the darkness. Then, like Onrad earlier, Jus realizes he is now invisible and silent, and drops any attempt at communication.
Thankful that Jandar cast the Invisibility to Undead on him, Jus tries to stay away from the others to minimize grouped targets, and keeps his bow ready. Unfortunately, he can't do much more since all his spells have a verbal component.
+3 GWM on bow and arrows; 110hp Stoneskin; Invisibility; Hide from Undead; 50% Displacement; +4 Shield on Front; +1 att/save Bless; +4 CGrace; +4BEndurance; +4 BStrength; Holy Sword on Short Sword; Glove Activated (2? rounds); Greater Seal (no surprise); Boots of Speed Will Be Activated at first encounter.
Made smell check with 35
Nonam 6d6(1+2+2+1+4+1)=11 17d6(2+2+5+1+5+6+4+2+6+6+2+4+2+6+5+5+5)=68 Thursday November 4th, 2004 4:44:56 PM
Nonam casts sunburst into the center of the room. He places it back far enough that the party isn't in the area of effect.
If it doesn't dispel the darkness, he doesn't know what will.
80ft radius burst. Creatures in area are blind. 11 pts dmg to normal things, 22 to anything harmed by sunlight. Extra 68 dmg to undead. Destroys any undead harmed by bright light. Dispels any darkness created by spell lower than 9th level. Reflex save for 1/2 damage and to avoid blindness. DC28
Addinein HP 88 AC 34 (Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Sheild) Thursday November 4th, 2004 10:12:48 PM
Realizing at a similar time as the others, that the area must be silenced. Addinein tries to wait patiently for the other casters and wand users to do something that will get things on the road.
DM Kent 32d6(1+4+4+3+5+2+4+1+5+1+3+4+1+1+4+1+5+1+1+3+2+5+1+6+6+4+2+6+5+2+5+2)=100 d20+35=38 d20+30=50 d20+25=42 d20+20=36 d20+35=37 d10+15=17 d10+15=21 d10+15=16 d10+15=21 d10+15=25 Friday November 5th, 2004 6:01:28 PM
(Sorry Guys Key board died as well as real life intrusions. All is fixed now, well the keyboard anyway.)
Jandar goes to cast his true sight spell and realizes that he can not verbalize the necessary parts in the silenced area.
Nonan too goes to cast his spell and realizes that he is also in a silenced room and cannot hear his verbal components.
Tericus concentrates on his spell and is just about see what is out there and where when.....
Four fireballs (wand fired) come blasting into the area you are occupying. 100 points damage Reflex DC 22 for 50 points. Spell resistance (30)is applicable.
As the fireball fades away the darkness in the room disapears and In front of you you see an array of foes that gives even you pause.
Mixed in amongst what looks to be 35 vampires are the Lichs described ealier in the vision.
About 15 feet in front of Gareth are a large Boar-like figure and to its left is the larges and ugliest looking frog-like critter you have ever seen.
About the same distance in front of Nonan is the even larger snake bodied creature.
About fouty feet in front of Onrad and on the dias is the foul Abbot, who with his cowl pushed back looks like a humanoid tiger.
But formost in Onrad'd mind is the fact that he is faced with someone who looks an awful lot like Jus who is in the middle of swinging a very familiar looking sword at him AC 38, AC 50, AC 42, AC 36, AC 37 missing each time as Onrad fights totally defensively.
JK Friday November 5th, 2004 7:22:40 PM Spell resistance works like AC. You have to tell us what SR you hit. I don't know the level of the wand and/or caster, so I can't roll it.
Tericus AC 26, 127 hps(Disrupting weapon on mace, Delay Poison, Hide from Undead, Bless, Cats Grace, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance d20+8=23 d20+15=34 Friday November 5th, 2004 11:08:03 PM
(made saving throw of 23, ring and shield absorb 20 hps of fire damage). realizing he's the only one that can speak, Tericus directs his fire elemental to attack the two vampires near Nonan, then he casts greater dispel magic agains the silence spell(since my detect evil spell went off, im assuming my spell goes off too. remember, i havnt entered the room yet - dispel magic roll of 34 against the silence spell)
Jandar(ac33, hp 193, freedom of movement,delay poison, hide from undead,cat's grace, bull's strength, bear's endurance, holy sword) d20+10=27 d20+20=28 d20+20=37 18d6(5+5+5+3+1+1+4+2+6+2+4+5+2+5+4+5+1+5)=65 Saturday November 6th, 2004 2:41:42 AM
Jandar says,"Holy cripes! Look at all the undead to destroy!" just to see if the silence is gone, since the darkness is gone. He dodges nimbly away from the area of fieballs(ring of evasion), and, if he can speak, he casts 'Firestorm' starting right at the first lich, spread out and deep enough to get just about all the creatures(36, 10' squares)(damage 65, reflex half, used spell penetration against spell res dc37 after using hero point to reroll the 28)
He then moves 5 feet to the right, towards Gareth's location, but away from the main group, to keep area of effect spells from hitting them all.
(Kent, if the silence spell is still present after speaking, Jandar will retreat out of the room to cast from outside the room. He would have moved immediately last round, but we didn't really get a chance to react to our voices not being heard)
Fire Elemental(AC18, Hps 60) d20+10=20 2d6(3+4)+2=9 2d6(3+5)+2=10 Saturday November 6th, 2004 9:01:48 AM
the fire elemental moves as directed towards the vampire nearest Nonan and attacks(hits AC 20 for 17 pts of damage, 9 for slam attack, 8 for fire damage)
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