DM Jamie Monday December 6th, 2004 7:53:51 PM "One holds the key to the Gate, and at the hight (sic) shall let them through. They will walk. Martoos (sic) will rejoice."
A sentence from The Book - transcribed onto posters, which are pinned up in every tavern, in every market, on both levels.
After a few weeks of upheaval, where every reference in The Book has been followed through - this is the only puzzle left, and it has everyone baffled.
It doesn't help that the Houses, still reeling from the repercussions, refuse to put their heads together and help one another solve it, and so in desperation, the Prince has had the information posted everywhere, hoping that someone will discover something.
Rumours breed - orc hordes from the mid lands, some evil magic up near the battlefield, are among them.
Several days after the dinner table discussion, Billie and Timmi arrive at the doorstep asking for help. They are both disheveled and soiled. They are covered in a coating of grime and sweat. They look as if they have not slept for quite a while and their eyes are wide with terror. Billie is nursing his arm.
"Can we come in and get some help for this....wound?" Timmi says with some hesitation.
"We were...playing and a dog bit Billie. I don't think it is serious, but if we tell dad about it he will get mad."
Olyn d20+9=26 2d8(8+2)+3=13 Monday December 6th, 2004 11:03:33 PM
ushering the boys to the table Olyn will pull out his medicine bag.
Rose, would you help Billie off with his shirt, Vorelle, please fetch me a bowl of clean water. Zayne, some towels if you will please.
before calling upon the will of Wardd to cure the young boys' arm, I will gently wash the grime and blood away from Billie's arm, revealing the nature of the wound.
*heal check of 26*
after determining if there is anything strange with the bite, like poison or some infection.
placing his right hand on Billie's arm carefully, and holding a pair of dice in his other, Olyn will call upon Wardd's will to heal the young lad and make his arm whole again. then, tossing 2 dice on the table, they come to a stop next to Billie's arm with the #s 7 and a 6. (13hp healing)
waits to see what happens, if anything.
Vorelle Monday December 6th, 2004 11:58:45 PM
On Olyn's instruction, Vorelle brings water, and also takes out her own healer's kit. Olyn seems to have the situation well in hand, though.
Rose Tuesday December 7th, 2004 4:39:30 AM "Billy, Timmy you know better than to play with strange dogs. Why dont you see if your dad will buy you one that he knows isn't sick?
Rose brings some warm water, soap, some clean rags, and anything else needed.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday December 7th, 2004 11:08:01 AM
Vauhwyt watches the lanlord's boys. "What did you kids get into?" she asks.
Berlon d20+6=23 Tuesday December 7th, 2004 12:35:47 PM
Berlon is intrigued by the posters being put up across town. When he has some free time this evening, he will go over some of the few Holy Texts he has at home to see if he can come up with anything on this Book thing. (Knowledge: Religion check 23)
Berlon has also been wondering about what he thinks have been strange looks when out in public. He hasn't been doing anything out of the ordinary, outside of making it a point to wear the cloak Uncle Knobby left to him. Maybe it's just his imagination...
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday December 7th, 2004 1:27:34 PM
Theodore is glad to see the two youngsters. He hasn't heard from them in a while and is anxious to catch up with them. He is concerned with the wound but, boys will be boys. Nothing out of the ordinary to him.
Zayne Tuesday December 7th, 2004 3:17:09 PM
(OOC: sorry about the missed post,got beat up by a nasty cold and I haven't been out of bed for the last couple days,all better now.)
Having been absent from the group's activites for the last couple days,he was following a dead end lead on Vorelle's mysterious assailant. He walks into the apartment shortly after the boys do with their injuries.
He watches as the women fuss and mother the boys,he chuckles slightly as he watches them,"You two have quite the knack of getting in over your heads don't you? What were you doing to the dog? Most dogs just don't go around biting little boys." As usual he treats his absence as if his being gone a couple days were merely a few minutes.
DM Jamie Wednesday December 8th, 2004 12:23:59 AM
It's a nasty bite. It also has the smell of the dead about it.
Those of you that check the bite find that the bite was made by 'human' teeth marks.
"We was just playing. And...", Billie starts, but under the questions of the group he starts crying. "We just thought we would go exploring. And then this thing jumps out and bites Timmi. We just ran out of there as quick as possible."
"I almost forgot," he blurts out, "We were at Old Toomeys."
Olyn, when you place your hands upon Timmi and pray only a bit of the power you channel towards Timmi is accepted. The wound barely closes when you try to heal him.
Berlon you get a few quick glances as you walk down the street. While walking you notice two boys walking quickly across the street. They keep looking around and one of them is bleeding enough to leave blood drops on the ground.
Everyone else brings whatever is needed to help with the boys.
Dietrich d20+4=21 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 10:00:30 AM
Dietrich finds it a little strange that the conversation about group organization suddenly finishes without a decision and wonders if this means his proposals have been accepted by the party.
When he sees the sentence from the book, he doesn't have a direct clue, but feels it is something for the group to look after and is glad they'll have a task.
Dietrich is cleaning his beloved masterwork great-sword when the boys enter the appartment and, at first, he doesn't pay very much attention to them. But when he realises that the wound was inflicted by human teeth and he feels the smell of dead, the fighter is alarmed, remembering the episodes with ghouls and the small vampires the group faced underground. He stops what he was doing and goes have a closer look at both (sense motivation 21) while his friends ask more details.
OOC. Hi Tim, Dietrich doesn't have any magic besides the RIng of Featherfall, so just wright me some ideas to my e-mail: lcpeter@ig.com.br. Cheers!
Olyn Wednesday December 8th, 2004 10:38:21 AM
closing his eyes he begins mouthing silently. as if talking to himself.
opening his eyes he starts mouthing words of divine power. then, touching Billie, he unleashes a wave of energy upon him.
stepping back he closes his eyes again and concentrates upon the young lad.
*cast Status. touched Billie to make him my target, then concentrated to determine how he is affected. page 284 PHB*
Theodore and Macaw Wednesday December 8th, 2004 10:50:42 AM
"Did you get a look at what bit you?" Theodore asks. "You two should know better, by now. One day your going to wind up in a predicament you can't get yourselves out of."
Vorelle d20+7=22 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 11:16:43 AM
Vorelle is alarmed when Olyn's healing spell doesn't work. She examines the wound herself, using her own knowledge of healing to try to figure out what is wrong.
[Heal check 22, or 24 if the Healer's Kit bonus applies]
Berlon Wednesday December 8th, 2004 12:52:46 PM
Just before Berlon races after the boys to see how badly they are hurt, he makes a mental note of where in the city they are, and where the boys might have came from. He gives the street a quick look to see how obvious the trail of blood is, in case it shows where other victims might be. He may or may not have to find someone with actual tracking skills, but that's for later.
He then chases after the boys to see if they need help. Once he seems them enter the apartment, he knocks and says "Hail Friend! My name is Berlon and I am a healer, and do those boys need assistance? Forgive my abruptness but if they are all right I will go check to see if they had any companions who might be too injured to move."
If let into the apartments, if needed I will check on the boys, including giving one or both of them a Cure Mod Wounds Potion he draws from his cloak.
If I am not let in, or if everything is under control, I say "Then I will go check to see if the trail is still there." I give the two potions to whoever answered the door ("Use them if needed")then go back to where I first saw the boys. Anyone who wants to come will be accepted without discussion.
OOC: Either way the potions are 2d8+4, caster level 4. Anything from my knowledge check yesterday, Jamie?
Zayne d20=17 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 12:59:05 PM
Stepping across the room to where Olyn is treating the bite,still smiling,"I am going to tell you what I think happened. The two of you were curious about what happened to Old Toomey,so the two of you decided to see if you could get inside and while you were satisfying your curiosity,you were met with a nasty surprise." The smile leaves his face,"Now boys in order to make sure you are ok you have to tell us what really happened. I don't want to scare you but there are bad things out there that can bite you,and the bites can do nasty things to you. Please tell us what really happened." He keeps his voice real calm.(Diplomacy 17)
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+2=11 d20+3=11 Wednesday December 8th, 2004 3:49:16 PM
Vauhwyt the Liontaur answers the door and sees a new person eager to enter.
"Not so fast, Mister Gnome," she says. "What is your name and business herre?" There is a bit of an accent in her words.
When he answers, she says, "Hmm, a healer. Well, Berlon, we could use a healerr, although we have a couple of our own."
The gnome says he is worried about any other casualties, which strikes Vauhwyt as a noble sentiment.
She asks her familiar, a raven, "Mookie, what do you think of this guy?" [OOC: Mookie's aid another check to help Vauhwyt's untrained sense motive suceeds with an 11.]
"He seems honest enough, in a dumpy sort of way. Not cute like Rose," says the impudent bird.
Vauhwyt is not so sure [Sense Motive check 11], but lets Berlon in. "Well, I dunno. Myabe you know something. Come on in. the boys are over herre."
The apartment is small, and a little crowded with all the people in it. Some care has been taken with the furnishings and decor, though.
She welcomes the gnome in but watches him closely.
DM Jamie Wednesday December 8th, 2004 11:22:56 PM
Everyone is fussing over the boys. Whether they are trying to take care of their wound or they are trying to ascertain what went on during the boys excursion.
Berlone, you are let into the apartment. It is quaint, but small for the amount of people. You are allowed to look at the boys. Careful examination reveals that there is a human bite on one of the boys' arms, it smells of death and looks like it is resisting any attempts by the rest of the healers to heal it. Also, with regards to your check into the book, you vaguely remember something about a bard and a book of great evil, but nothing more. It was something from you very early days.
Olyn, Billie is diseased and he is poisoned. It seems to be something you have never encountered before for it to resist your healing. This will take some time.
Vorelle, you are only able to ascertain what has already been revealed. That Billie was bitten by a human mouth and smells of death.
With several sets of eyes looking at the wound you all come to the conclusion it could be some type of magical disease, but none of you can pinpoint which one it is.
With all of the questions flying at them the boys almost seem revealed when Zayne puts everything together and all they have to do is nod their heads. They confirm what Zayne conveyed.
The two boys look at one another and nod. "It was some human shaped thing that jumped out at us while we were in the house. We never got a good look at it. After it bit Billie we pretty much just concentrated on getting out of the house. For the longest time we just ran. I couldn't even focus on landmarks in order to find out where we were. We always thought we could hear it behind us, gaining..."
Anyone that is watching the boys can tell they are telling the truth. You can sense it in the way they relive the story.
DM Jamie Wednesday December 8th, 2004 11:24:56 PM
OCC: I have one last change to make in reguards to my email. I am going to be keeping my lycanthrope email for a while yet, but I have a new address woldian@sbcglobal.net that I will eventually be using. I would prefer if all email was sent to that concerning Dirt City right now. Thanks.
Olyn Thursday December 9th, 2004 12:48:34 AM
looking at Billie's wound, and the conglomeration of minds ascertaining the cause and remedy, Olyn witll gently take the boy in his arms, and head to the temple as quickly as possible.
as he leaves the apartment he will say aloud: one of you get Jeraldh and have him meet us at the temple. the rest of you, gather your gear, and mine too, and follow me to the temple.
you can hear his voice as he gets farther away: something tells me we are gonna go undead hunting today.
*D, tried emailing you but got rejected. get a +1 suit of armor and a +1 greatword. seems it will benefit you the most and if you need $$, I have 1500gp you can borrow*
Rose Thursday December 9th, 2004 12:49:11 AM
Rose looks worried when the wound doesnt heal. "I think someone had better tell your father about this boys. Do you know where he is?"
Dietrich Thursday December 9th, 2004 8:59:01 AM
The warrior shivers and swears at the thought of undead, but get his stuff ready and follows Olyn to the temple. He touches his own amullet and makes a silent pray to Domi and Gargul.
The massive and heavy armed Dietrich takes a closer look at the Gnome who suddenly appeared at their appartement and nods friendly to the healer.
Berlon Thursday December 9th, 2004 10:03:17 AM
"My apologies again for my abrupt intrusion. My name is Berlon Daengle, two weeks new to the city. My Great Uncle Knobby bequeathed to me his alchemy lab, and I've been running a small apothecary out of the side of my home. I have seen a few of you around town, but I haven't had the pleasure of meeting any of you."
"If you would have a relative stranger, I would be happy to accompany you to check out the source of this vileness, especially if the boys are going to be looked after at the temple. Are we sure they didn't have any friends or anyone else with them?"
"If you would have me, I would need to run home and pick up my equipment. If you're not interested in having me, I understand. I will check in on the boys in the temple if you'd rather...."
Vorelle Thursday December 9th, 2004 12:11:04 PM
Quietly, Vorelle gathers hear healer's kit back together and tucks it into her belt pouch. She makes sure her axes are in place--although peacebonded, becuase she is Below. She puts her magic quiver containing her bow and 50 arrows on her back.
She takes her time doing all of this, keeping a watchful eye on the stranger who invited himself in. He seems harmless enough, but this is Dirt City, after all. She will not leave the apartment until he does.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday December 9th, 2004 5:25:12 PM
Vauhwyt agrees with Rose. "I'm fast! I'll go talk to the boys' fatherr, Jeraldh. Then I'll meet you at the Temple."
She dashes off. "Hey Boss, slow down!" caws Mookie as he flaps after her.
(Clearly, she has already forgotten her own suggestion that they travel in groups, never alone, at all times!)
Theodore and Macaw Thursday December 9th, 2004 9:05:46 PM
Theodore nods to Olyn and collects his gear before heading off with his friend. Macaw follows close behind after a sharp peck on the head to Billie to remind him to be more sensible.
DM Jamie Thursday December 9th, 2004 10:20:54 PM
The boys father is notified of the bite and he, along with Vauhwyt and Mookie, meet up with everyone else at the temple.
The priests lay the boy out on a table and begin to examine him. After some time they look up and say, "We need the creature that bit him in order for us to see if we can cure him. Right now there is nothing we can do."
Jeraldh, upon hearing this, breaks down into tears. "Why couldn't you have found someplace safer to break into?"
He turns to the party," Please can you help?"
Rose Friday December 10th, 2004 2:09:21 AM "Of course we can!" Rose impulsively exclaims. "Now boys, tell us every single thing that you did today, so we can get a good idea of what to do and where to go. Could this thing have followed you from someplace?"
Olyn Friday December 10th, 2004 8:58:49 AM
while taking his gear from Theo, and suiting up, he turns to Jeraldh saying: I cant speak for everyone, but to me, your children are like my nephews. don't you fret, we will go and grab this creature and bring it back for the priests.
to the priests: does this thing need to be alive or can we kill the beast?
Dietrich d20+3=7 d20+4=10 Friday December 10th, 2004 9:13:04 AM
Dietrich smiles at Berlon's exagerated politeness, though he appreciates it. The knight offers the Gnome his hand and says: "Greetings master Berlon. I'm Dietrich the Bear of the Windbourne Hills. We are glad to have your help." (diplomacy 7, sense motive 10)
Despite not liking it at all, he keeps his weapons peace-bound so long as they are Below. The first thing he does when they get Up is to unbind them and to curse the dust that gave the city its name.
At the temple, Dietrich keeps a respectful silence and is very worried the holy men can't help the boy! This seems to be very serious.
The fighter proposes to have thorough preparations before going after the undead, like buying holy water, perhaps get some info about different types of undead and their weakness and strenght.
Berlon Friday December 10th, 2004 6:25:14 PM
"Thank you, Friend Dietrich! Your kindness is most appreciated in these trying times. I would happily join you and your companions to track down this vile..." he frowns as he looks over the boys wounds again, "...whatever it is."
"If we need, I have a selection of items at my lab, including holy water. I also already have the necessary materials to perform the Rite of Consecration, and it sounds like that may be necessary."
"If anyone would like to come to the lab to pick up some items, all are welcome. I have a few tricks up my sleeve that might be very useful in this situation." Berlon winks and gives everyone a broad smile...
Theodore and Macaw d20+10=28 d20+10=11 d20+10=23 d20+10=29 d20+10=15 d20+10=15 d20+10=23 Friday December 10th, 2004 8:50:34 PM
Theodore is quickly coming to like this Berlon fellow. He returns the gnome's wide smile. "I will accompany you. It would be most interesting to see your equipment."
(Making checks to incorporate bought scrolls into spellbook. These would have been done during the past week. DC check is 17:
Zayne Saturday December 11th, 2004 1:32:06 PM
Watching the gnome leave with Dietrich,he turns his attention back to the boys,"I think they have told us everything they know,I think I might be able to dig up a little more information. Which way did the creature run off to?"
Looking at Rose's familiar,"Can ask Vauhwyt to meet me in the Cloak's quarter. I have an idea and I want to run it by her first." His long nose is begining to twitch slightly.
"Someone has to have seen something besides the boys,I am going to run by the other apartmen to pick up some money,we need some answers,and I am going to find them."
He is absently tugging at his sleeves,"Rose when you get some free time can you do a little sewing for me? I think all that time in the water has made my clothes shrink or something,nothing seems to fit me anymore."
He heads out the door and runs to the otehr apartment across the way and picks up 150gp,and then heads for the Cloak's quarter.
Rose Saturday December 11th, 2004 8:09:16 PM "Piper please give Vauhwyt Zayne's message. Zayne of course I can do some sewing, but you'll have to help. I'll need measurments and if I cant lengthen the clothes that have shrunk then you'll have to go with me to pick out fabric." Rose says as she keeps an eye on the boys.
rose d20+8=22 d20+8=20 Saturday December 11th, 2004 8:24:04 PM
oops forgot my rolls for learning spells to put in book
both pass
DM Jamie Sunday December 12th, 2004 4:57:04 PM I just realized I had no post for Friday. I will post first thing in the morning. Sorry about the confusion.
Vorelle Sunday December 12th, 2004 5:21:57 PM
Vorelle catches Vauhwyt's eye, then trails after Zayne. It's exciting to have a new mission, but Dirt City is still dangerous for them, and they should still avoid traveling alone.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Sunday December 12th, 2004 8:57:37 PM
Vauhwyt alerts the boys' father, then follows to the temple. She comes in as the priests are examining the boys, and she stays quiet in the back for now.
She hears Zayne mention her name to Rose, and she pipes up, "Here I am!"
"I don't like to fight undead things, but if that's what we need to save the boy, let's do it!"
She sees Vorelle, walks over, and looks at her quizzically (sp?). She whispers to Vorelle so only she can hear:
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Hey, Vorelle. What's up, sweetie?}
DM Jamie Monday December 13th, 2004 5:30:45 AM
The seriousness of the situation is conveyed through the priests demeanor. "The creature can be either alive or dead. It will probably be better to bring it back to us dead. We are going to put the boy to sleep now to help him conserve his energy. May the gods protect you."
Everyone is at the temple right now except for Zayne, who ran off to take care of some stuff.
"We were at Old Twoomey's place. That is where the thing was," says Timmi.
The party leaves the temple. The boys and Jeraldh stay with the priests.
What is the party going to be coming up against? Is there some new evil in Dirt City? These are troubling questions going through your head. In fact the whole trip back to the apartment seems to go by in a blur. Even though it is night out up above there seems to be a different darkness about the city now. When you stop to look around you notice things. Are the crows on that rooftop staring at you? Have the buildings always seem so dirty? Have the women and children always seemed so down trodden?
When you get under the city is when you notice the most change. The lights seem dimmer than usual, like something waqs choking the brightness out of the light. People seem to be watching their surroundings more. And their is an electric feeling in the air that you can't quite place. Sometimes you think you see movement out of the corner of your eye, but you can't be certain. You have a feeling like Dirt city has changed in the last few days and it has become a little darker than it used to be.
None of you are relishing in the fact that you have to check out the bakery and go hunting for this thing.
Olyn Monday December 13th, 2004 9:25:08 AM
before leaving the temple Olyn will purchase 5 flasks of holy water from the clergy and will inquire if they have any remove disease scrolls he could buy/have or use.
*jamie, it was my understanding that everyone brought their gear with them knowing that after dropping off Billie we would head to the bakery to kill the creature*
Dietrich Monday December 13th, 2004 11:59:29 AM
When the group goes to BErlon's place to get some extra stuff(assuming this happens before we go after the undead, in order to keep the party together) and Olyn buys holy water Dietrich feels a little more secure. He realy dislikes the idea of undead, but there is no other way.
Dietrich feels the change that occured to the city and doesn't like Zayne going out alone, but he doesn't say anything. He's used to the ranger's sudden and mysterial disappearings and confident in his ability to keep out of trouble in his home city.
Finally, he suggests the rest of the group marches to Old Twoomey's place and wait there for Zayne and Vauhwyt.
Berlon Monday December 13th, 2004 1:56:13 PM
When Berlon and Dietrich arrive at the lab, Berlon quickly gets his gear together. He pulls a large backpack out of a closet and quickly inspects the contents. "...silver dust... incense... acid..." Berlon mutters to himself going over the items inside.
"Don't touch that Friend Dietrich!" Berlon warns him away from his recently completed Tanglefoot Bag, still sitting on the lab's table. He gingerly picks it up and places it in the backpack. "That... would have been bad..."
He then pulls from the closet an armful of scrolls and potions, and then a crossbow and some bolts, and finally a mace and shield. Berlon seems a little embarrassed by his large amount of items. "There's an old Gnomeling expression: 'Grangle Deb' or 'Be Prepared' in the Common tongue..."
"Ah, Friend Dietrich, please take this!" He hands Dietrich a flask full of red liquid. "That will cure your wounds when I can not."
Berlon finishes loading up his backpack, asks Dietrich for some minor assistance with his half-plate, then double bands his weapons.
"We should hurry back and meet up with the others..." And with that, they leave to catch up with the rest of the group.
ooc: Cure Mod Wounds Potion given to Dietrich if he wants it, caster level 4, heals 2d8+4. 1x Potion subtracted from inventory, 1x Tanglefoot Bag added to inventory
Vauhwyt and Mookie Monday December 13th, 2004 6:32:52 PM
The liontaur heads over to Old Twoomey's. She is careful to listen to whatever Zayne and/or Vorelle wanted to say.
She gets a funny feeling as she goes along. "Boss, this whole deal gives me the willies!" says Mookie.
For once she does not shush the bird. "Me too."
Vorelle Monday December 13th, 2004 6:42:23 PM
Vorelle had intended to follow Zayne so he wouldn't be by himself, but for some reason finds herself trailing after the others instead. She has always found Dirt City to be an oppressive sort of place, but it seems even worse today.
She waits patiently for the others to collect any gear they might need.
Theodore and Macaw Monday December 13th, 2004 9:13:36 PM
For once, Theodore does not send Macaw ahead to scout. He keeps the raven close by as he walks silently with the rest of the group.
Rose Tuesday December 14th, 2004 5:13:58 AM
Occ: which house was everyone at? we have two one for the guys and one for the girls.
After arranging a place to meet, Rose quickly heads home to get her things. (if she was at her house she was in to much of a hurry to gather up her things, if at the guys she didnt have them with her)
She quickly gets ready and heads out to meet the rest of the group.
DM Jamie Tuesday December 14th, 2004 10:58:07 AM OCC: My appologies about the house thing. I had no idea there were two houses.
Everyone gets what they need. And the Priests are more than happy to give you 7 vials of holy water, one for each person. They will give you 2 remove disease scrolls as well.
OCC: To speed this up I am going to get everyone to Old Twoomey's let me know what you did on the way there in an email if you want.
The trip to Old Twoomey's further adds to the darkness that has permeated the city. People appear to look at each other with more suspicion, you see fewer children out playing, and animals seem to cower in shadows. Sounds appear muffled by the unsettling feeling that has covered the city like a blanket. On the way there, you make several turns and find you have gone the wrong way. It is almost as if the city is trying to keep you from reaching your goal. Or it could be that you are preoccupied with the way the city has seemed to become something darker than it once was.
Everyone meets up at Old Twoomey's. It is just off the main sewer level, underground, not far from the Halfling quarter. For those of you making a spot check (DC 20) you notice that there is no activity around here. Before you turned down this branch there was activity, but now there is nothing.
As you approach the building you get a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach. The air is thick with an unsettling feeling of death. There is a foreboding feeling about this place, like there are ghosts here waiting to accomplish something long overlooked. The house itself looks like an old man at the end of his life almost as if Old Twoomey's spirit had been the only thing keeping this place going. The windows are all boarded up and the roof is sagging in places. The door is boarded up and paddle locked (Open lock DC of 25 or Strength check of 25 to open).
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20-2=0 d20+1=13 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 11:06:36 AM
As the atmosphere gets tense, Vauhwyt decides to cast her armor spells on herself and Mookie. Two spells later, both are a bright blood red, and Vauhwyt feels much safer.
Vauhwyt looks at the lock. "How did the boys get in? Maybe there is a back door."
The liontaur looks around for another entrance, with Mookie's help. But the bird is no help at all (Aid Another 0!). Vauhwyt herself gets a 13 on her search check.
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Spells used: 2 1st level
Berlon d20+12=28 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 11:56:35 AM
"Friends, before we proceed, I have a few things..." Berlon places down his backpack and takes out some items. He offers to Vorelle, Zayne, Dietrich and Olyn a plain platinum ring. "These rings are not magical, but they will allow me to aid those who might be defending or healing others." He shows that he is also wearing the same kind of ring, two on each hand.
"I only have so many fingers, so for my OTHER friends..." He pulls from his backpack two flasks filled with clear red liquid and offers one to Rose and Vauhwyt. "Not only will those potions heal you, but they also are especially declicious. That batch was a very good brew week..."
"And for Friend Theodore, something VERY special!" Berlon pulls out a scroll and hands it to Theo. "That is a fireball scroll. I can't read it myself quite yet, so feel free to use it whatever way you see fit. AND..." Berlon pulls out a small leather bag. It seems bursting at the seams, and a bright green substance seems to be trying to burst the bag. Berlon opens the bag and takes a quick sniff. He cringes and turns his nose away, closes the bag then grins wildly. "Perfect!" he says as he gives it to Theo. "I make these! If we ever need to slow something down, throw that in its general vicinity," he beams proudly. He slips his High Woldian symbol around his neck, places his flasks of holy water at the top of his backpack, and straps it back on.
He hears someone mention that there might be undead lurking about. "Not for long, heh heh heh..."
ooc: all items marked off inventory assuming everyone accepts: 4x focus rings for shield other, 2x cure mod potions (2d8+4), 1x fireball scroll (caster level 5), 1x tanglefoot bag
Added 14 gp from weekly Craft: Alchemy check (28/2)
Dietrich d20+4=24 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 12:47:19 PM
Dietrich helps the Gnome with his stuff and is quite surprised to see the strange fellow putting a half-plate armour on. "It seems you really have some surprises in your sleaves master Berlon!"
He gladly accepts the flask and later the platinum ring.
When they come to Twoomeys place, the warrior takes particular attention to his surroundings (spot 24, natural 1) and is very tempted to unbind and ready his weapons. But he'll wait to do that when they get inside. Meanwhile goes a silent prayer for Domi and Gargul to release his nervousness a little.
Though he could try to smash the door, Dietrich would prefer to have some of his more dexterous friends taking care of the lock and he waits.
Zayne d20=19 d20+8=25 d20+8=17 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 1:40:17 PM
Zayme makes it to Old Twoomey's place just as the rest of the group gets there,"when asked about what his idea was he replies,"I will fill you in later."
Although he is rushing he makes it a point to be aware of his surroundings.(Listen 25 Spot 17) As he arrives he looks at the ring,raises one eyebrow and then tells the gnome,"I know you mean well,but here in Dirt City when things are close to getting hairy,we don't hand out jewelery." As he turns the ring over and over in his hands to look at it.
Moving on to the the matters at hand,"I think with a little help opening a lock or two Vorelle and I should be able to slip in virtually unnoticed." Looking at Vorelle,and nodding to her.
As he casually thinks to himself,"I should buy her a gift for her being crazy or brave enough to always be willing to go along with my hairbrained schemes." He smiles and his fellow ranger and laughs a little,"When we get inside you cove rthe left half or the room and I'll take the right."
Rose d20+2=15 d4+2=6 d20+6=15 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 6:29:42 PM
Rose is panting as she's run all the way to keep up with the others. She quickly casts a spell (mage armor) and checks the door for any traps.
search: 15
ignore the d20+2, forgot to change the d20 to d4
rolling 3rd lvl hp for rose cause I forgot to before. hp: 6
Vorelle Tuesday December 14th, 2004 6:50:02 PM
Vorelle frowns, trying to approach this thing logically. Billy and Timmi got in, and obviously didn't unlock the gate and then lock it up behind them. They must have found another way in--and any space they could wiggle through, Rose could get through, too. It would just be a matter of finding it.
She takes her time looking over the front of the building, trying to see another way in. [Take 10 on a Search for a net result of 17.]
When Berlon hands her a ring, she looks at is as if she expects it to bite her. It fits rather better than her Wolf ring, but she's not about to give some strange wizard power over her. She slips the ring into her pouch, next to the Wolf ring.
Theodore and Macaw d20+2=7 Tuesday December 14th, 2004 8:18:06 PM
"Oh boy!!" Theodore exclaims. "Thanks, Berlon!" He sounds just like a kid in a candy store as his eyes grow in his head, eyebrows disappearing into the mop on his head.
He stashes the scroll and tanglefoot bag in his backpack as the others begin to search about the house. He even adds his insignificant abilities to the search for another way in. Unfortunately, his mind keeps wandering back to the gifts that he received and he isn't able to focus on the task at hand.
(search = 7)
Olyn Wednesday December 15th, 2004 2:47:50 AM
nodding a thanks to Berlon, he non chalantly slips the ring onto a finger on his right hand.
making sure that everything is within easy reach, Olyn lifts up his masterwork morningstar, secures his new shield on his left arm, and awaits to enter the building.
DM jamie d20=4 d20=20 d20=5 Wednesday December 15th, 2004 5:27:02 PM
After looking around the building you find that everything is boarded up tight. You can't figure out how those kids got in.
You note nothing else of interest on the outside of the house. The front of the house looks as if to beckon. Asking you to open it up and discover its hidden secrets.
Berlon gives out all of his party gifts and suits up. As does everyone else in preparation for waht? You do not know, but from the feeling you are getting it can not be good.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday December 15th, 2004 7:31:29 PM
Vauhwyt is happy to go with Zayne on his errand.
At the building, Vauhwyt says, "Well, we need to get in. If there is a lock, let's try to pick it. If not, let's break in."
Mookie says, "Good idea, Boos! Just knock on the door."
Olyn Wednesday December 15th, 2004 9:04:55 PM
Dietrich, Zayne, do your thing and get us into that house.
rest of you, torches up.
<pulls out 4 torchs, lights each one, and hands 1 to Berlon, 1 to Rose, 1 to Vauhwyt and holds one himself>
Theodore and Macaw Wednesday December 15th, 2004 9:06:51 PM
Theodore puts a finger to his lips as he thinks on the conundrum in front of them. "I have no magic...to get us in," he says slowly, as if embarassed.
Macaw pecks Theodore on the side of his head and the young mage winces.
Rose d20+6=13 d20+6=24 Thursday December 16th, 2004 5:30:54 AM
Rose does her best to check for traps and unlock the door.
search: 13 open lock: 24
Vorelle d20+7=13 d20+7=23 Thursday December 16th, 2004 9:19:33 AM
As she waits for the others to open the lock, Vorelle keeps her eyes and ears open for signs of trouble.
[i.e., when in doubt, make a Spot check. :) ]
[Spot 13, Listen 23]
Dietrich d20+3=17 d20+5=23 d8+3=11 Thursday December 16th, 2004 11:39:21 AM
Dietrich waits for the 'burglar' friends to open the lock.
## If they don't manage it, he will try to break the door with brute force (strength test 17) and perhaps some help from Vauhwyt. If this isn't enough, Dietrich asks somebody to lend him a massive weapon, like a morningstar, and he'll try to destroy the lock (hits ac 23, damage 11)
In any case, he unbinds his weapons and get them ready for combat.
Finaly, proudly assuming his new role as combat leader, he suggests the following basic procedure for the case they meet opposition:
1.Rose and Theo keeps in the centre, using magic, dards etc. 2.Second circle with ballistic weapons: Archers Vorelle, Zayne, Dietrich; Crossbows Olyn, Berlon; Vauhwyt (waits for hth) 3.When the enemy comes closer, Vorelle, Zayne, Dietrich and Vauhwyt make combined assaults (covering each other and possibly flanking the enemies) or keep close defensive formation, while Olyn and Berlon keep using magic, protecting the fragile centre and healing people in the front line. If necessary the clerics come to close combat too.
4.Nobody leaves formation and/or charges before the enemy received some volleys of missile fire and before the command "Charge" is issued.
5. If the group comes under heavy fire (fire balls, superior missile fire etc.) everybody goes for cover! If there is no cover, the heavy armoured Olyn, Berlon and Dietrich provide some.
DM Jamie d20+4=16 d20=16 d12=12 d100=66 Thursday December 16th, 2004 6:09:23 PM OCC: I would like to apologize for the lack of consistent posting on my part this week. A lot of stuff on my plate. I am going to try to get into the habit of posting at 0400 my time once again starting next week.
Rose, you are able to open the lock and door with no problem. The lock actually sprung much easier than its appearance would have suggested. After the lock is removed and your hand touches the doorknob you notice a puff of dust from the bottom of the door and then, as quickly as it happened, it is sucked back under the door.
Vorelle, you think you hear something emanate from the house, but you aren't quite sure if it is something in the house or the house itself. It sounded like a sigh of relief. As if something that has been waiting to happen is about to.
At the same moment that Rose sees the dust the rest of you hear a sound riding on a breeze that is as faint as a baby's breath. On that breeze you think you hear the tortured cries of a child...
As the door opens there is no sound and the darkness seems to close in on the party and dim the torches. It is as if time has stopped for a moment to allow all to be taken in. The silence is interrupted for only a second as the door reaches the end of its swing and lightly taps the wall.
The flickering of the torches causes shadows to dance and play through the room in front of you. The room is chaotic with furniture overturned and broken glass on the floor. The room your torchlight is spilling into is roughly 20 ft x 20 ft. There are three doors in the back wall each equidistant from one another.
Theodore and Macaw Thursday December 16th, 2004 8:28:48 PM
The eerie aura of the house is enough for Theodore to invoke some magical protection. He closes his eyes for a moment and clenches his hands together. A silvery nimbus appears about him.
(cast mage armor for 3 hours)
Vauhwyt and Mookie (Mage Armor on both) Friday December 17th, 2004 11:41:00 AM
Vauhwyt sees that it is dim. "Mookie, take out your flame ring," she says.
"Oh, yeah, Boss," says Mookie. "I forgot I had it."
The bird removes a small ceramic ring from a cunning little pouch secured to his breast. It has Continual Flame cast on it.
Vauhwyt thinks out loud, "When it is time to go deeperr, I think I'll cast a Bloodlight to fly ahead of us and light the way." (Bloodlight is what Vauhwyt calls her Dancing Lights cantrip).
The liontaur asks Rose, "Rose, do you want to look for traps before we cross the portal? And you might check the doors, too?"
She will enter after Rose gives the all-clear.
Dietrich Friday December 17th, 2004 12:39:23 PM
Dietrich doesn't like the atmosphere of the house at all and holds his longbow faster and he thinks 'Ah, what would I give to just fight some stinking orks...'
The warrior stays ready to shoot at anything suddenly appearing and waits for the trap-clearing.
Berlon Friday December 17th, 2004 3:25:40 PM
If he sees the others have drawn their weapons, he draws and loads his heavy crossbow. This is the first time Berlon has had to draw a weapon since coming to town, and he still isn't familiar with Dirt City's customs.
Olyn Saturday December 18th, 2004 10:58:49 PM
readies to cast a spell.
Vorelle d20+9=13 d20+9=19 d20+7=14 d20+7=24 Sunday December 19th, 2004 12:28:29 PM
Vorelle doesn't want to pull out a weapon, since they are, after all, still Below. Even less, though, does she want to walk into this creepy, deserted building without a weapon ready.
Reluctantly, she nocks an arrow and steps forward, senses still on alert.
[Hide 13, Move Silently 19, Spot 14, Listen 24]
Rose d20+6=22 d20+7=15 Monday December 20th, 2004 12:00:12 AM
Rose nods as Vauhwyt suggests looking for traps "Ok, could you give me some room?" rose starts checking the doorframe and the area right in front of the door for traps, she then checks the rest of the floor and the walls.
search: 22 disable device: 15
DM Jamie d20=16 d20=6 d20+8=22 d12=5 Monday December 20th, 2004 6:21:32 AM
It seems that time stands still while Rose does her checks. You feel so exposed just standing in front of the building. That coupled with the fact that you have drawn weapons in an area that is supposed to be double bound. But, the risk is worth it.... Or is it?
Everyone notices a smell of wet dirt and decay waft from the house.
Rose, as you enter the room it takes you a minute to let your eyes adjust. The room is even more ransacked than you had originally seem from outside. The floor is even torn up in places. Furniture has been gutted, books have been shredded. Whoever came in here was seriously looking for something and they didn't care what condition they left the place.
You try to not disturb anything on your way through the front room, but with all of the debris scattered across the room it is difficult to remain quiet. You do not find anything in the front room that looks like a trap.
Dietrich d20+2=14 Monday December 20th, 2004 10:57:20 AM
Dietrich is not really shocked with the conditions of the house after all what have been going on in the city in the last weeks.
After the room is cleared of traps, he makes a quick search (search 14) after anything suspect and finally enters the room. Then Dietrich waits for the next door to be cleared, keeping his bow ready.
Theodore and Macaw Monday December 20th, 2004 11:29:12 AM
"Everyone be careful," cautions Theodore as he moves into the house with the others. "If Marteaus' servants did inhabit this house, there are probably diseased items about. Be selective in what you touch."
Theodore follows his own advice and uses his quarterstaff as a makeshift tool when he needs to move something about. He also keeps Macaw close, perched on top of his head.
Olyn Monday December 20th, 2004 11:40:33 AM
walking in behind Deitrich, torch held up to light the whole room, he mutters a prayer of blessing to Wardd. (no spell)
Rose d20+6=10 d20+7=22 Monday December 20th, 2004 12:53:12 PM
After checking out the front room Rose goes back to the entrance to get a breath of fresh air. "It stinks in here" She then goes to the door nearest the entrance and checks it for traps. She disables any traps before opening the door.
search: 10 disable device: 22
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+1=21 d20+2=10 Monday December 20th, 2004 4:42:10 PM
With Mookie holding the light in his beak, he can't very well say anything, a fact that Vauhwyt files away for future use.
She draws her longspear (it had been peace-bonded heretofore) and is ready to either prod things with it or attack!
She looks really close in an effort to help Rose. [Woot! Natural 21 to Aid Another. Rose gets a +2 on her search check.]
She is ready to open a door as soon as Rose says it is safe. [Str Check 10 if needed (I hope not!)]
Vorelle d20+9=24 d20+9=14 d20+7=23 d20+7=24 Monday December 20th, 2004 5:41:22 PM
Stepping cautiously, Vorelle follows the others into the room, still alert for signs of danger.
[Hide 24, Move Silently 14, Spot 23, Listen 24]
Berlon Monday December 20th, 2004 5:50:31 PM
Berlon subconsciously traces the outline of the family holy symbol around his neck, then focuses on his loaded crossbow. He tries to keep close to the front, should someone not as well armored as himself find themselves under attack. This place feels cold to him, even encased in his half plate, and he wants to be ready when the time comes...
Scene 2 - The Old Bakery
DM Jamie d20=9 d12=11 d10=8 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 6:11:48 AM
You have entered a 20 x 20 foot room. There is an old musty smell in here that you would attribute to being closed up, but there is something else... Something vaguely familiar underneath it. It is the smell of something long dead.
The torchlight plays along the walls while you search the room. It makes it difficult to dicern what is there and what is merely a shadow from the torchlight. There are some display cases full of now old pastries and breads. There is broken glass everywhere and all of the furniture that once used to sit, welcoming visitors in, has been smashed.
You feel a faint breeze come from the back of the bakery. There are three doorways on the back wall. The doorway (door #1) to the left has no door on it, from the torchlight it looks as if the floor changes to a type of tile, but that is all you can make out. The doorway in the middle (door #2)has a door and it is slightly ajar. And the door on the right (door #3) is closed.
Olyn Tuesday December 21st, 2004 10:34:21 AM
says: before anyone takes a step further, let me do something that will aid us.
cast Detect Undead.
will share the findings with the whole group.
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+3=8 d20+1=5 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 4:25:12 PM
"I wonder if this was a halfling bakery," mutters Vauhwyt, who is clearly cramped in the small room.
She does her best to look around as she waits for Olyn to give the thumbs up.
[OOC: Spot 8 Search 5. D'Oh!]
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday December 21st, 2004 6:19:07 PM
Gripping his quarterstaff tightly, the young man appears concerned. "Should we take a glance down each passage to make sure nothing comes up behind us?" Otherwise, he waits for the all clear before taking any actions.
Vorelle d20+9=17 d20+7=9 Tuesday December 21st, 2004 9:53:12 PM
Moving cautiously, Vorelle shifts to get a better angle and peers toward door #1, trying to get a better look at the room beyond.
[Move Silently 17, Spot 9]
Dietrich Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 1:43:17 PM
Dietrich feels reassured by Olyn's blessing and waits for the group to decide wich way to take. He keeps his bow aimed at the open door #1.
The fighter agrees with Theo's suggestion and would start exactly with door #1, but prefers to wait for the result of Olyn's magic.
DM Jamie Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 5:08:52 PM
Olyn, your magic reveals a source towards doors 1 and two. You dont get an exact fix, just in that direction.
Vorelle, you see that the room you are looking into from a distance is a kitchen of sorts. You see where flour has been poured onto the floor and sifted through. There are also utinsils and dishes strewn about the floor. The kitchen appears to go back some ways and expand to the left past your view.
Rose Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 6:54:24 PM "Olyn, what did you find out?" Rose asks him quietly.
Olyn Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 9:12:54 PM
nodding.
points towards door #1 and then to door #2. both hide undead. of which type I am unsure of but I can tell you for sure, that is what lies beyond.
moving his mace back to its holding spot, Olyn will remove a flask of Holy Water and await the discretion of the battle leader.
Berlon (Consecrate 6 hrs) Wednesday December 22nd, 2004 11:48:20 PM
Since he's so new to the city, Berlon wasn't quite sure what to expect after his new Friends let him accompany them to deal with whatever abomination caused this problem.
"That's it, I've seen enough. Please hold one moment, my friends."
Berlon takes whatever help he can get getting off his backpack then digs out two items: a clear flask and a large satchel. He opens the satchel and starts to spread the entire contents out. Soon, a large portion of the room has been dusted with silver. He then pours out the vial while chanting the words to cast Consecrate.
Consecrate - duration 6 hrs, 20 ft radius aoe (centered 15 ft from door we came in if you want that level of detail) +3 charisma bonus to each turn undead check, undead get -1 to attack, dge and saves.
ooc - 1x Holy Water and 1x Powdered Silver removed from inventory, Consecrate removed from spell list. Yes, the stuff really was in the backpack, I lug around a lot of weird stuff...
Theodore and Macaw Thursday December 23rd, 2004 10:42:33 AM
Theodore gulps when Olyn warns of the presence of undead. A swarm of goose bumps attacks him as nightmares of walking skeletons and zombies return to him in his waking hours. He shivers violently to dismiss the spell.
Looking about at the rest of his friends surrounding him, Theodore takes a deep breath. It helps...a little. "Courage, Theodore," he admonishes himself.
"What do we...do?" whispers Theodore, trying not to draw the attention of potential enemies.
Vorelle Thursday December 23rd, 2004 2:14:14 PM
Somebody needs to find out what's behind that door.
Taking a deep breath, Vorelle starts toward door #1. She takes her time, moving slowly so she knows she'll move quietly.
[Taking 10 to Move Silently for a net of 19]
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+4=10 d20+9=23 Thursday December 23rd, 2004 5:26:00 PM
Vauhwyt follows behind Vorelle on quiet cat feet. [Hide 10, Move Silent 23]
She whispers to her friend, "When you open the doorr, would you like me to send a light down through the doorway?"
If she says yes, then Vauhwyt will cast Dancing Lights, creating blood-red will-o-the-wisps and sending them through the door after it is opened.
If she says no, or says nothing, then Vauhwyt refrains.
DM Jamie Thursday December 23rd, 2004 5:47:03 PM Let me give you a quick idea of the building we are in again. You are in the main shop right now. It is 20 x 20. At the back 9opposite the door you entered through) there are three doorways. One to the left, one in the middle, and one to the right. The doorway to the left is open. The doorway in the middle is ajar and the door on the right is closed. The doorway on the left is 1, the doorway in the middle is 2, and the doorway on the right is 3. I will post tonite.
Kathy - OOC Clarification Friday December 24th, 2004 12:59:56 PM
I knew door #1 was open. What I meant in the post is that somebody has to find out what kind of Thing is behind that door (I probably should have said "through that door"). Zombie, skeleton, vampire, etc. Vorelle is approaching cautiously, trying to get a better angle on seeing through the doorway, since she hasn't seen the Thing yet.
Dietrich Friday December 24th, 2004 1:48:57 PM
Dietrich awaits the results of the scouting, as he would make unnecessary noise by trying to accompany them.
Then he suggests the group moves to the kitchen (door#1), with him and Vauhwyt in front, directly followed by the 2 clerics, who shall try to turn the undead, followed by Theo and ROse and the rangers as rear-guard (there is another undead in behind door #2). Everybody keeps a flask of holy water ready for the case the turning doesn't work.
DM Jamie d6=1 Friday December 24th, 2004 1:56:45 PM
You all feel a calming effect as Berlon casts his spell.
Vorelle begins to inch towards door number 1. As you get closer you see that the room continues back 10 feet and to the left about 20 feet. There are counter tops and pots and pans, looks like it was the kitchen. There are dishes, utensils, and dry goods strewn about the floor.
You can hear something shuffling through the room although it is out of your line of sight. As you turn to notify the party of what you have heard something leaps from the shadows of the kitchen. Vorelle I need a reflex save DC 15 to spring out of the way Otherwise the creature will collide with you and knock you back towards the group for 1 point of damage.
Everyone else sees something horrible jump from the kitchen. This foul creature appears more or less humanoid, but has mottled, decaying flesh drawn tight across clearly visible bones. It is mostly hairless and has a carnivore's sharp teeth. It's eyes burn like hot coals in their sunken sockets. A spot check DC 16 means you notice there is a ring on its finger
I need a fortitude save DC 15 against the stench coming off of the creature. If you fail you will be sickened. A sickened character takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 27/27; sickened] d20+6=20 d20+6=8 d20+2=19 d20+2=16 d6+1=5 d6+1=6 d6+5=7 Friday December 24th, 2004 2:50:01 PM
Vorelle darts nimbly out of the way as the creature comes rushing out of the room [Reflex save 20]. She comes so close to the creature, though, that she is unable to fight off the effects of its stench [Fort save 8].
Gagging and choking, she is nevertheless able to draw her axes quickly [Quick Draw feat] and attack the creature as it moves into the main room.
[Hit AC 19 for 5 and AC 16 for 6. The axes are non-silver and non-magical, if that matters.]
Oh, and she does not spot the ring [Spot check 7].
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP24, mage armor) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, sick) d20=13 d20+2=21 d20+6=16 d20+8=19 d20+3=14 d20+7=8 d20+3=11 Friday December 24th, 2004 4:08:43 PM
Vauhwyt is not detered by the stench (save 21), but Mookie is! (save 13) "Bleh! Bleh!" he caws.
But not deterred, both of them put their newly improved Tumble skills to good work. Mookie enters the undead's square (he is tiny so he has zero reach), making his Tumble check (16) so that he does not provoke an attack of opportunity. Then he tries to distract it so that his master can strike hard. (hits AC14 to Aid Another, even with the -2 penalty)
Vauhwyt tumbles around the monster so that she is on the other side from Vorelle. She does this out of reflex, not remembering that Undead are immune to sneak attacks. Still, the +2 flanking bonus is nice. Add that to the +2 Aid Another bonus from Mookie, and Vauhwyt's masterwork spear is at +7 to hit. But that does not matter! Her natural 1 fails badly!
"Boss!" Mookie caws, as she stumbles over her own weapon.
"Yeah, I know!" Vauhwyt replies. "D'oh!" She is too befuddled by her own mishaps to note the ring (Spot 11).
Berlon (AC 20, HP 19, Consecrate, sick) d20+4=10 d20+1=9 d20+5=6 Friday December 24th, 2004 6:33:07 PM
Berlon starts coughing violently as the stench overcomes him (save 10) and he is far too busy coughing to notice the ring. (spot 9) He lowers his loaded crossbow in his left hand and raises his Olde Woldian holy symbol around his neck in his right hand. His coughing and hacking makes his turning ineffective. (turn check = nat 1, 4 total (forgot to add -2 for sick) turns 1hd)
Dietrich AC 18, HP 29/ sickened d20+6=10 d20+4=24 Saturday December 25th, 2004 8:33:17 AM
Despite his normaly iron constitution, Dietrich is overwhelmed by the stench (fort 10) of the disgusting creature. He manages to see the ring though (spot 22).
Coughing and swearing, the warrior moves forward with a flask of holy water. #If Olyn doesn't manage to turn it, Dietrich starts sprinkling the holy water at the undead.
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor & dodge) sickened d20+2=18 d20+4=5 Saturday December 25th, 2004 9:38:18 PM
Theodore's eyes are drawn to the monster's ring before the stink washes over him. He clamps his hand over his mouth before he loses his breakfast and manages to pull his wand forth.
(spot check = 18, fort check = 5)
Olyn *ac24(dodge),hp32, Consecrate* d20+6=16 d20+5=21 2d6(2+3)+11=16 Sunday December 26th, 2004 11:21:08 AM
made save
drops torch
reaching into his pouch at his waist, Oly will remove 2 small square objects. looking at the wretched creature he says: back you vile creature, go back from where you came until our soul cleansers can deal with you.
throws the objects at the undead creature, where upon it lands at its feet with the #s 2 and 3.
turn undead check of 21, means i turn as a 6th level cleric and can turn a creature up to 21 hit dice. turn damage check of 16, meaning how many hit die of undead i can turn.
turning to the fighters saying: go soul cleansers, do your thing.
DM Jamie Monday December 27th, 2004 6:52:10 AM
A screach of fear escapes the creatures lips as it runs from you back into the kitchen. After it passes through the dor it runs to the left and passes out of your torch light.
As soon as he is gone, those of you suffering from its stench can breath easy again.
Theodore and Macaw Monday December 27th, 2004 10:19:50 AM
"Was that the thing that bit Billi?" Theodore asks. "It was wearing a ring. My guess is that it's magical, though I can't tell for sure unless I get a closer look."
The wizard looks around to the others to see what to do next.
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 27/27] d20+4=19 d6+1=6 d20+7=26 Monday December 27th, 2004 3:58:37 PM
If Vorelle's axes appear to have had any effect, and if she gets an attack of opportunity when the thing goes past her, she hits AC 19 for 6 points.
Regardless of that outcome, she watches the creature as it flees, and tries to see where it goes [Spot 26].
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP24, mage armor) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, sick) d20+3=13 2d6(1+2)+3=6 d20+5=9 d20+6=22 Monday December 27th, 2004 5:05:21 PM
[OOC: Note that Vauhwyt is using a reach weapon, so she may be more likely to get an attack of opportunity as the undead creature flees. If so, her AoO hits AC13 for 6.]
Vauhwyt immediately gives chase. "Come on, Mookie!" she calls. "Do I (cough) have to?" the bird complains. "Come ON!: Vauhwyt calls.
She chases after the creature. If she sees it, she will charge it with her spear. If she gets the chance, she hits AC9! Oh well!
Mookie, from behind, performs a flying tumble to the other side of the creature if he can -- Tumble check 22 keeps him out of danger as he maneuvers.
Olyn Monday December 27th, 2004 11:12:46 PM
looking at Deitrich he says: so much for a sound battle plan. /pointing at Vauhwyt charging after the fleeing undead creature.
picking up the torch with his shield hand and pulling out a wand of CLW, he follows in after Vauhwyt.
Berlon d20+3=5 Tuesday December 28th, 2004 1:54:21 AM
Berlon doesn't like the idea of his new Friends running off chasing undead, but given the situation he dashes off as fast as he can (move 15) after Dietrich and Olyn. Since his crossbow is already loaded, he will take a shot at the undead if possible. If it happens, the attack missed (attack roll 5)
Dietrich Tuesday December 28th, 2004 6:25:31 AM
Dietrich is relieved that anyone of his friends were hurt by the undead, but swears as it manages to run away.
He smiles at Olyn's comment and shakes his head in light desperation (only hoping they won't run in a trap), but runs after their impulsive comrade, saying to the others:
"Keep the original formation! Vorelle, Zayne, watch our back, Theo, Rose, keep in the middle!"
DM Jamie d100=82 d4=2 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 6:44:18 AM
Vorelle hits the creature as it runs past her back into the kitchen (AC 17).
As everyone charges after the undead with Vauhwyt and Mookie in the lead torchlight spills into the kitchen (door 1). There is alot of flour in the air from all of the movement. The creature is cowering in the back corner of the kitchen.
Vauhwyt attempts to pierce the side of the creature and instead hits the wall. Mookie has no problem tumbling into a good position on the other side of the creature.
The room goes back about 12 feet and to the left about 20 feet. There are three stoves/ovens across the back wall. The wall you just came through has countertop space running the length.
Dietrich/ ac 18/ hp 29 d20+4=12 d20+4=11 d20+2=16 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 10:45:34 AM
Seeing that the undead can be hurt by mundane weapons, Dietich fires an arrow, but misses because of all the flour in the air. He drops his bow and fast-draws his beloved masterwork great-sword. With every other enemy, Dietrich would have thought of capture, but this rotting monster is another question.
The massive fighter says:
"OK, let's finish this thing off. Vauhwyt, wait for the charge. Open fire with missil-weapons! Don't waste magic on it and don't risk to get hurt (i.e. hth combat) until absolutely necessary!"
He keeps an eye on their back: spot 11, listen 16
Theodore and Macaw HP 13 AC 17 (dodge & mage armor) d4=4 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 12:17:22 PM
Theodore remains in the center of the group, as instructed by Dietrich, trying to peer over or around the taller folks in the front.
"What's going on? Are we winning? Is anyone hurt?" He seems very agitated that he can't see what's happening.
With his wand of burning hands at the ready, he blasts at the undead creature if it should get out of hand and away from the rest of the group.
(use wand of burning hands on creature if able to get a clear shot from where he is and won't hit any allies for 4 damage; half if makes reflex save vs DC 14)
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 27/27] d20+7=21 d8+1=2 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 1:19:10 PM
Reluctant to re-sheathe the axe that's coated in goo from the creature, Vorelle lets that one drop and sheathes her left-hand axe. She retrieves her bow and fires a shot at the creature. It's a decent shot, but it does minimal damage.
[Hit AC 21 for 2 points.]
DM Jamie out of order post 4d6(2+5+2+3)=12 d20=8 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 2:38:12 PM
Okay, for those of you directly attacking the creature. You are located at the back of the room. As far as I know this includes Vauhwyt and Mookie and Theodor and Macaw. I know that Deitrich, Olyn, Berlon, and Vorelle are located at various positions throughout the room. Since Rose and Zayne have not posted I am placing them just outside of the kitchen still in the main room.
This is what happens. Everyone has moved ino position and all is looking good. Theodore cast burning hands through the wand at the creature and then all hell breaks loose.
I need everyone in the room to make a reflex save DC 18 for half damage from a fireball. If you fail you take 12 points of damage.
After the smoke clears and everyone picks themselves up off the floor you see the smoldering remain of the creature laying on the ground in front of you. All around you there is scorcing along the walls. The one window in the kitchen has been blown out (window and boards). There are some small fires, but nothing you can not walk up and stamp out with your foot.
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 15/27] d20+6=7 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 3:19:01 PM
Vorelle is caught completely off-guard by the igniting flour dust. The blast literally knocks her off her feet and she lies there for a moment, coughing. [rolled a 1!]
[Jamie, please ignore my e-mail. Vorelle will just have a little rest while I'm gone. :)]
Olyn *ac23, hp32* d20+6=18 d8+1=8 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 4:10:31 PM
made saving throw.
pulling himself out from under some debris that seemed to of covered him for the majority of the blast, Olyn looks around at his companions, assessing their injuries and seeing who needs his healing from the wand.
kneeling besides Vorelle he touches her with the wand, letting loose some of the healing magic into her. healed Vorelle for 8 points.
Berlon [AC 20, HP 17/19, Consecrate] d20+1=17 d8+4=10 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 4:57:05 PM
Berlon gets thrown violently up against a wall as he gets the full effect of the blast (reflex save 17, failed) and he doesn't look too good: his beard is slightly singed and he has a nasty bump on his head. He picks himself up and casts Cure Light Wounds on himself, using his domain spell, healing 10 of the 12 points of damage. He doesn't like healing himself, but after he is done he looks around to see if any of his other Friends need assistance. "It appears I bring my new Friends more harm than good," he mutters with an uncharacteristic frown.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP12 of 24, mage armor) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor) d20+5=13 d20+5=20 Wednesday December 29th, 2004 9:20:40 PM
Mookie is absolutely unscathed by the blast, but Vauhwyt takes the brunt of it!
Mookie whirls through the flames and emerges without a burnt feather or a speck of white flour to mar his dark form. "Ha! Exploding undead!" he shouts. "What will they think of next?" (save of 20)
"Ow! Yow!" Vauhwyt cries, with a sound not unlike that of a singed housecat. (save of 13)
But she is made of stern stuff, and keeps her footing. She goes over to the undead creature, wondering if this is the corpse they are supposed to fetch for the boy's cure.
She looks for the magic ring that Theo said it had.
Dietrich HP 17/29 d20+4=5 d20+4=14 Thursday December 30th, 2004 10:31:07 AM
Dietrich is completely surprised by the fireball and gets the full impact of it, being thrown to the floor (natural 1 too).
"Verfluchtherrgottnochmal!!" "What *^*# was that?!"
Then he looks around to see after his friends and if the source of the attack was the destroyed creature or something else. spot 14
Dietrich also trys to put off the small fires.
DM Jamie Thursday December 30th, 2004 11:28:12 AM
As the smoke and the dust settles everyone pulls themselves up off of the floor. After a few minutes to get your bearings the dizziness is gone. Left , though, are the questions as to what happened.
The creature has crumpled in the corner of the room and is no longer undead. He is now fully dead. His charred reamins still give off a atench, but it is not bad enough for you to become sick over.
There is a cool breeze blowing through the room now becasue of the missing window. Soon the charred smells of the kitchen are gone.
A close inspection of the creature tells you that this is not the same creatuire that left the bite marks on poor Billie. Your thoughts return to him sitting in that temple with his skin slightly grey from infection. Shivering from night sweats while his father stands vigil over him trying to keep the terrible thoughts running through his mind at bay.
And then, just like before there is a barely audible sound on a breeze as gentle as a babies breath. It sounds like the tortured screams of a child... It sounds like it is coming from inside the house...
Olyn *ac23 hp32, consecrate, detect undead* Thursday December 30th, 2004 12:16:41 PM
motioning for everyone to hold their positions, Olyn closes his eyes and begins, what is obvious, deep concentration.
*Jamie, I will concentrate for 3 rounds with detect undead spell. and im not concentrating where the newly deceased one is*
Theodore & Macaw HP 1/13 d20+2=9 d20+2=22 Thursday December 30th, 2004 1:25:22 PM
The explosion rocks Theodore and the wizard falls to the floor in a heap and doesn't move. Macaw, like his brother Mookie, is too swift and avoids the flames completely. But the raven quickly returns to his master lieing on the ground.
Theodore groans weakly, and tries to sit up. His muscles refuse to work and he slumps back to the floor and remains limp. His body is completely covered in burns and his eyebrows have been singed away.
(Theo's save = 9, Macaw's = 22 and he has improved evasion)
Berlon [AC 20 HP 17/19 -- Consecrate, Shield Other (Dietrich) 2d8(6+1)+4=11 d8+4=8 Thursday December 30th, 2004 2:04:29 PM
Upon seeing his Friends wounded, Berlon lets out a low growl. He rushes over to Theodore and starts chanting in Gnomish. "Gaengol Drib" He casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Theodore, healing him for 11 points. "Back on your feet, Friend Theodore!" he utters quietly while helping Theodore up.
If we have more than one standard action before our next actions (ooc I don't know how long we will stay in the room. If I can't do more than one spell this post I will redo as the next couple posts.)
Berlon will cast Shield Other and Cure Light Wounds, in that order, on Dietrich. Cure Light is spontaneously cast, replacing Summon Monster I. The ring Dietrich put on glows with a faint green as the Shield Other spell takes effect.
"Deangol Grib" Berlon mutters as he heals 8 hp on Dietrich. "Perhaps Friend Dietrich will be strengthened by my magics. I can now better heal the party, as I may not be always able to get to Dietrich, but I can always heal myself."
Shield Other - Duration 3 hrs. Dietrich gets +1 deflection bonus to AC, +1 resistance bonus to saves, and half hp damage is redirected to Berlon.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP14 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d6=2 d20+3=16 Thursday December 30th, 2004 11:56:42 PM
Vauhwyt activates a seal, so that everyone in the party can cast Cure Minor Wounds within the next round. She cures herself, and Mookie cures her.
"Hey, everyone!" she says, "use this magic to heal yourselves!"
Then she activates a second seal, one that could have been useful a second ago! Each person in the party gains damage reduction of 2 points vs. fire, which lasts until used.
Finally, Vauhwyt tries to listen for the baby's cries. Listen 16.
[OOC: Use them those clear seals or lose them!]
-- Seal of Curing -- This seal allows any and every character in the party to cast Cure Minor Wounds one time for a duration of one round as a standard action. (This lets anyone stabilize a character who has fallen unconscious in combat.)
-- Seal of Fire Resistance -- Gives all in the group 1d6 fire resistance damage until it runs out.
Dietrich AC 19/ HP 28/29, consacrated, shield d8+1=3 d20+4=22 d20+2=16 Friday December 31st, 2004 6:37:36 AM
Dietrich is very glad everybody in the group is healed, including him, and he wonders at the power of the gods. He uses VAuhwyts seal to complete his healing and only a scratch remains.
"Thank you very much master Berlon! And you too Vauhwyt!"
Theodore's aspect was very worrying, but now that the young wizard has been healed, Dietrich says to him:
"Glad to see you'r still alive! Hey, what about that ring of the burned monster?"
He also calls Rose and Zayne to join them in the kitchen (if they didn't till now), sheaths his sword again and takes the bow. The warrior keep watching the door, as Olyn had detected another undead behind door# 2. Spot 22, listen 16
DM Jamie d12=9 d20=18 d100=13 Friday December 31st, 2004 11:27:00 AM
The ring you pull off of the monster appears to be made of white gold and exquisitely beautiful in its simplicity. There are some markings on the inside of the band.
After everyone is healed up you leave the kitchen and walk back into the main room. You still have two doors to check along the north wall. Both of the doors along the north door are now closed. There are some remains of the explosion in this room. There are cracks running down the walls and anything that would have been hanging on the walls has fallen down. I want a spot check for anyone looking at the main room again
Olyn, after concentrating you find that all of the actual undead auras are gone within your range. You do, however, detect a strong lingering aura in the next room over from the kitchen (door #2).
Vauhwyt, you can barely make out the child screaming and then it goes silent. You think it came from one of the doors, but you can't be sure.
Dietrich, don't hear anything, but it smells like damp soil under the door and there is a faint breeze coming from under the door.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - Consecrate, S.O Dietrich) d20+3=16 d20+6=14 Friday December 31st, 2004 1:06:39 PM
Using the powers of the seal, Berlon heals himself for his last 2 hp before getting in the spells on Dietrich. "There is great evil here, Friends," he says as he slings his crossbow, "evil that must be destroyed." His wooden shield on his left hand, he unstoppers a flask of Holy Water and holds it in his other hand.
Berlon looks over the main room again to make sure they didn't miss anything (Spot check 16) and pauses to see if his he can hear anything odd (Listen check 14)
"We must hurry, Friends. Oh, and before I forget, I can cast the Identification spell on that ring later if we need..."
Theodore and Macaw d20+4=6 d20+9=29 Friday December 31st, 2004 1:20:59 PM
Theodore puts Vauhwyt's seal to good use and heals the remaining scratches and bruises. He thanks both Berlon and Vauhwyt for their help, and wipes a shaky hand across his brow. He pats the head of his raven to reassure his friend.
The young wizard then takes the ring from the dead undead and speaks of few words of arcane as he concentrates on the trinket.
(Spot = 6, detect magic on ring to determine if magical, strength of magic, and school of magic with spellcraft check of 29)
Dietrich Friday December 31st, 2004 1:44:29 PM
Dietrich is worried that the undead behind door #2 seems to have disappered. This must mean there is an escape.
Nevertheless, Dietrich suggests to proceed with caution and he wants to know more about the ring. The warrior suspects it has something to do with the group being blasted by the fireball and Dietrich really wants to avoid something similar.
Also, as the undead seemed to have perceived Vorelle in some unnatural way, the fighter suggests not to have the scouts reconoitre the area before the group moves, but to keep everybody together.
So here goes the proposed formation:
Clerics in front, ready to turn the monsters, Dietrich and Vauhwyt just behind, Rose and Theo, then Vorelle and Zayne as rearguard and shooters.
Olyn *ac23, hp32, Consecrate* Friday December 31st, 2004 4:45:14 PM
moving to the front like Dietrich orders, and pulling out some dice, he awaits the doors to be opened and to turn like it was recommended.
DM Jamie Sunday January 2nd, 2005 8:06:03 AM Since we have people who didn't post for the holidays I am going to wait until Monday evening for my first post so it gives people a chance to read and post if they need to.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP14 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Sunday January 2nd, 2005 7:33:09 PM
[OOC: Rememebr that everybody has 2 hp fire resist.]
Vauhwyt is grateful for the healing. She stands in position as directed. She ands Mookie are ready.
[OOC: Edited to correct Vauhwyt's current hit points]
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 16/27] d20+7=11 Monday January 3rd, 2005 3:58:01 AM
Though still a little groggy, Vorelle is able to take advantage of the seal's healing powers. She retrieves her weapons and moves back into the main room [Spot 11], then drops to the back as Dietrich suggests. Her bow is once again at the ready.
Olyn Monday January 3rd, 2005 10:16:04 AM
Vorelle, use your ability to heal now, cast that cure moderate wounds on yourself now.
*roll 2d8, and heal thyself, woman*
Kathy - OOC Monday January 3rd, 2005 10:55:34 AM
I thought the seal allowed us to cast Cure Minor? Cure Minor heals one point.
DM Jamie Monday January 3rd, 2005 6:02:07 PM I appologize for any confusion from my previous post of being healed up. You only have as much healing as the healers and or potions are willing to dish out.
**BTakaOlyn** Tuesday January 4th, 2005 3:51:26 AM
my bad, i read V wrong, thought V said CModW
DM Jamie Tuesday January 4th, 2005 5:28:39 PM
Berlon, on the back of one of the fallen pictures is some writting.
Theodore, you find that the irng is magical and it is healing magic.
You all stand ready in the entry room, waiting in front of room #2.
srry for the inadequate post tday. Had a real life emergency with one of my students.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - Consecrate, S.O Dietrich, fire res 2] d8+4=6 Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:35:36 PM
"Friends! Look here, I have discovered something!"
Berlon tries to read the writing on the back of the picture (he knows Common, Gnomish and Elven.) In the unlikely event someone put magical writing on the back of the picture (ooc: seriously, who throws a shoe? btw, Anything on my listen check Jamie?) he has Read Magic prepared, and if he has to cast it, it lasts 30 minutes. He'll only cast it if no one can read the writing.
"Friend Vorelle, my apologies, let me tend to your burns." Berlon spontaneously casts Cure Light Wounds on Vorelle ("Deangol Grib!") healing her for 6 hit points. Cure Light is spontaneously cast in place of Sanctuary,
"Friend Theodore, if you do not yet have it in your spellbook, I can Identify that ring for you tomorrow if you'd like."
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday January 4th, 2005 6:48:06 PM
"Hmmm..." muses Theodore over the ring. "It appears to be a ring of healing, of some sorts. Of course, I won't know for sure until I can test it further. And there is no sense in fooling with something you are unsure of." He gives a meaningful glance in Vauhwyt's direction, the scroll debacle at Blackbird lake coming to mind. He slips the ring into his belt pouch.
"I also have access to the spell, Berlon," says the mage in response to his gnome friend. "The component to such a spell is costly. Do you have access to that?"
If Berlon has trouble with the message on the back of the painting, Theodore asks if he could take a glance, and studies the writing with shrewd eyes.
(Theodore speaks Common, Draconic, Halfling, and Elven. If these all fail, Theo makes a Decipher Script check, which the PHB says the DM makes. Theo's check is +9)
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] Tuesday January 4th, 2005 10:48:44 PM
Vorelle isn't sure she trusts the strange new spellcaster, but he cast his spell before she can do anything to stop him. She feels the wounds begin to heal, and tightens her grip on her bow. With any luck, the healing is the real thing and not some horrific illusion.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP14 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Tuesday January 4th, 2005 11:44:45 PM
Vauhwyt volunteers that she could use a cure before heading deeper in.
She is about to volunteer to try the ring when Theo's look stops her short. She blushes, and Mookie laughs!
Then she volunteers to open the door. If no one objects, she will.
Rose hp: 12/12 AC 18 d20+6=9 d20+6=18 Wednesday January 5th, 2005 6:20:30 AM
Rose comes running into the kitchen after the fireball goes off "What happened!" She exclaims before listening to what the others say. She explores the kitchen while listening to the others. "Are we going to check out the other rooms now?" she asks as she heads towards the main room and starts looking around.
search kitchen: 9 search main room: 18
Active spells Mage armor Fire resistance 2hp
Dietrich 26/29 HP, Shield, fire resistance Wednesday January 5th, 2005 12:47:05 PM
OOC: I rolled d8 +1 for the seal and reduced it now to just 1 hp healed.
Dietrich listens to his friends and is very suspicious of the ring, though magic isn't really his speciallity. "What would an undead do with a healing ring!? And what caused that fireball?"
If anyone can read the scripture, Dietrich knows Dwarven and Orcish.
When everybody is ready, he waits for Vauhwyt to open door #2 and follows in the position described above, with the longbow ready.
DM Jamie d20=6 d20=15 d20=13 Thursday January 6th, 2005 12:14:40 AM
Berlon, you know the writing isn't magical, but you can't quite place it. It is as if you have seen it before, but you aren't sure.
To the rest of you the writing seems vaguely familiar, but you can't quite place it.
Vauhwyt gets up to the door and reaches for the knob. Ever so slightly he grips the knob and turns...
The door opens and out pours a dank and dark room. It smells of old moist soils. As the torch light enters and flickers off of the walls you see this is the bathroom. The normal acouterments adorn the walls and there is a soiled rug strewn across the floor.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP14 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist d20+1=17 Thursday January 6th, 2005 12:44:12 AM
Vauhwyt holds her longspear in her hands, giving her a ten-foot reach. She does not like the look of that rug.
"Mookie, hold your Continual Flame up," she asks her familiar.
She pokes the rug with her spear and then lifts it up and away. She looks under where it was. She enters the room and looks around. (Search 17)
She says, "Rose, do you see anything?"
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] d20+7=16 d20+7=16 Thursday January 6th, 2005 1:45:03 AM
Vorelle keeps the others covered with her bow, senses on alert for any sign of danger.
[Spot 16; Listen 16]
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - Consecrate, S.O Dietrich, fire res 2] d8+4=10 Thursday January 6th, 2005 9:06:12 AM
Berlon smiles at Theodore. "Friend Theodore," he says in a low voice, "my magics come from a different source than yours. I have the only spell component I need around my neck. If your Identifications require resources on your part, I will happily do it, as I don't require those same resources."
As the eerie events with the bathroom unfold, he whispers "Deangol Grib" and heals Vauhwyt for all ten points needed. (Cure Light cast spontaneously using up Bless slot)
"I know this is a nasty prospect, Friends, but someone should look under that rug..."
Berlon OOC Thursday January 6th, 2005 9:08:33 AM
OOC: If anyone wants to send me an email to test it out, I *think* my email is back up at netgeez@hotmail.com. And what's the damage record for one round here? Go check out the round I had on the Black Tap. I'm Brock, a level 10 Fighter.
Olyn *ac24, hp32, consecrate, detect undead* Thursday January 6th, 2005 9:57:27 AM
holy symbol rolling in my hands, prayer to Wardd on my lips, waiting to send another undead beast back to where it belongs
Theodore and Macaw d20+4=8 d20+4=16 Thursday January 6th, 2005 6:46:18 PM
Theodore stays within the center of the group, as told by Dietrich, as Vauhwyt enters the next room. His eyes are wide as speculations are exchanged about the rug on the floor.
Deciding someone should watch the entrance to the house, Theodore sends his familiar, Macaw, out of the house to perch somewhere nearby and keep an eye out for suspicious characters.
DM Jamie d8=3 d10=2 Thursday January 6th, 2005 11:14:29 PM
Rose, when you searched the main room earlier you found a hollow statuary that had been knocked over. Inside of the statuary you found a ruby in the shape of a skull about the size of a half-orcs fist.
Vorelle, you hear breaking glass coming from the kitchen area. Upon closer inspection and the fact that you all now have an exterior spie you know that the explosion earlier has attracted some investigators. Mostly just normal folk, but there are a few guards from a few of the houses present.
I want an arcane knowledge check DC 17 to know what the language is on the back of the painting.
Vauhwyt, when you enter the bathroom the temperature drops. It feels a full 10 degrees colder in here compared to the main room. The smell of moist soil fills your senses. It is as if the smell has permeated the very being of the room. There is a washtub against the back wall and a bookshelf lining the wall to the left. Some of the titles include: Recepies of the Giggleing Ghost, Cooking with Gargul, and Things to do in Dirt City when your dead.Along the right wall is a linen closet.
During your search you find that there is a hollow spot under the floor, but you don't see any way to find out what is under the floor.
rose d20+6=24 d20+5=14 d20+8=24 Friday January 7th, 2005 2:29:34 AM
Rose quickly pockets the ruby, before heading to help Vauhwyt check the other room. While listening to the conversation she asks "What do you mean what caused the fireball, what happened in there?"
search: 24 spot: 14 spell craft: 24
Dietrich 26/29, shield, fire resistance Friday January 7th, 2005 6:51:29 AM
When Dietrich sees that the room is a bathroom without other exits, he doesn't enter it and let room for Rose to look after traps and doors.
When she returns the question about the fireball, the warrior looks in expectation to his arcane friends, as his speculation about the ring was wrong.
Then he says:
"Friends, if there is another exit in this freezing and stinking bathroom, WAIT. Let's first clear door #3 in order to avoid any surprises in our back."
and gets ready to investigate the next door.
He doen't like that they have called the attention of outsiders, but just hopes their good conections with the Prince will keep them out of trouble.
Vorelle d20+7=27 d20+7=25 Friday January 7th, 2005 5:17:06 PM
Not certain what else to do, Vorelle continues to stay alert.
[Spot 27, natural 20. Listen 25]
Theodore and Macaw d20+9=26 Friday January 7th, 2005 7:12:08 PM
Macaw keeps an eye out on the spectators, relaying any urgencies to Theodore.
Meanwhile, Theodore takes another look at the back of the painting. "Oh!" he starts. "Very interesting..."
(Arcana knowledge check = 26)
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP24 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Friday January 7th, 2005 9:09:07 PM
Vauhwyt thanks Berlon for the cure. "Much appreciated, good sirr!"
The liontaur takes the books and stores them away. She tells Rose how the flour caused a fireball that killed the undead and burnt herself and others.
Then she uses her spear to poke open the closet. She looks inside. Is there any other way out of the room?
Olyn Friday January 7th, 2005 11:32:17 PM
waits in the doorway to the bathroom. ready to turn undead.
DM Jamie Saturday January 8th, 2005 9:31:02 AM
Theodore, as you look at the painting you see that the script is High Woldian. You can make out the symbol for Gargul, but the others are alien to you. Not many people have ever seen this language.
When Vauhwyt removes the books from the shelf a panel in the floor drops and slides out of the way. The smell of death and decay rushes up through the floor in a gust of wind.
Most of the spectators leave the area once they see that there are some of the city's elite inside.
Dietrich 26/29, shield d20+4=5 d20+2=22 Saturday January 8th, 2005 1:31:06 PM
Dietrich wonders at Vauhwyt's explanation about the flour and in the end accepts it. He is glad the 'populace' leaves the area and proud to be recognisesed.
The warrior doen't like to hear about Gargul symbols, but makes a short prayer for that frightening god, and, after all, what could they expect from hunting undeads?
In order to prevent any rush moves, Dietrich opens door #3 and jumps back, keeping ready. spot 5, listen 22
"Let's firts clear the area before we enter the secret way Vauhwyt has discovered." (the smell is also a good reason...)
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - Consecrate, S.O Dietrich, fire res 2] d20+6=12 Sunday January 9th, 2005 12:01:14 PM
"Wait, friends! Let me look at that writing again."
Does a Knowledge: Religion check of 12 yield anything?
Vorelle d20+7=22 d20+7=21 Sunday January 9th, 2005 12:12:08 PM
Still trying to stay alert, Vorelle now has to divide her attention between the secret passage Vauhwyt uncovered, and door #3, which is now open. She does a fairly decent job.
[Spot 22, Listen 21]
Vauhwyt and Mookie Sunday January 9th, 2005 12:38:05 PM
"I don't trust this secret way!" says Vauhwyt. "What if something comes up it? You guys check out the rest and I'll stay herre. If there is any trouble, I'll send Mookie."
Rose d20+6=19 d20+7=20 d20+6=18 d20+5=7 Sunday January 9th, 2005 1:28:10 PM
Rose cautiously does as Vauhwyt said and peeks around door #3.
listen: 19 move silently: 20 search: 18 spot: 7
Theodore and Macaw Sunday January 9th, 2005 9:15:46 PM
"It's High Woldian," comments Theodore, handing the painting back to Berlon. "I could probably decipher it with enough time at my master Geoffrey's."
Olyn Monday January 10th, 2005 10:03:31 AM
seeing some of the people uneasy about examinung the newly opened trapdoor, Olyn steps up, torch in his shield hand, and pulling out a vial of Holy Water.
IF there is a drop down, Olyn will toss his torch down the hole to illuminate. IF he senses something moving, he rears back and throws the Holy Water in, followed by the torch.
then Olyn backs up to let the "tanks" do their thing.
DM Jamie Tuesday January 11th, 2005 5:16:55 AM
Dietrich, you swing the door open and as it hits the wall the door reverberates its displeasure.
Rose, as you enter and look around you see that there is a couch, cofee table, and a chair. There is also a woodburning stove set up in the corner of the room. This appears to have been a living room.bed room for the baker.
No other attempts at reading the writing are sucessful.
Olyn, as you walk up to the hole you see it is about a 20 foot drop through a hole no bigger than the shoulder-width of a human. You throw your torch down and see that the hole opens up into a larger room, but that is all you see.
Dietrich Tuesday January 11th, 2005 11:10:33 AM
Dietrich waits for the final clearing of the living room and prepares mentally to follow the undead through the hole...
If Rose doesn't find anything, he proposes the group move through the secret exit as usual, turning clerics first, "tanks" second etc.
rose d20+6=21 d20+5=20 Tuesday January 11th, 2005 1:44:48 PM
Rose quickly checks the room to make sure she hasnt missed anything of importance and then goes rejoins the others.
search: 21 spot: 20
ooc: jaimie can you give us a rough map of the place, I keep losing track of where everyone is. Also before i forget again can you give permission for my seals to become white seals?
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday January 11th, 2005 6:05:22 PM
Theodore remains in the middle of the group, most unhappy that he can't help as the others place themselves in possible danger. He continues to monitor the empathetic messages of his familiar, Macaw, as the bird keeps and eye on the entrance to the house.
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP24 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Tuesday January 11th, 2005 11:00:56 PM
Vauhwyt is concerned that the opening may be too small for her to fit. She looks at it carefully and tries to figure out if she can make it. (Maybe an escape artist check? If so, what DC?)
If so, she volunteers to be the first one down. She also volunteers to make a magic light to send down there first.
If not, she looks at the opening and judges what it would take to make the opening bigger.
Olyn Tuesday January 11th, 2005 11:53:37 PM
turning to Vauhwyt saying: quit volunteering to do what is Deitrich's job and the others he suggests. we all have our jobs to do and yours is not jumping in front of everyone and volunteering to do everything. you will have your chance of combat soon enough. this needs to be an organized venture for a change and not some half baked mob doing their own thing.
and you will notice Vauhwyt, there is already light down in that room, provided by my torch that is lying on the floor. save your magic.
turning to look at Deitrich, out of view from Vauhwyt, Olyn rolls his eyes.
and before we venture down into the hole, I suggest we search the room Deitrich just opened up.
Vorelle d20+7=27 d20+7=14 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 1:05:34 AM
Vorelle stays at the back, bow still at the ready, still watching and listening.
[Spot 27 (natural 20); Listen 14]
DM Jamie d20=12 d20=17 d20=15 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 6:40:12 AM
OCC: I will work on getting a map tonite. I have been selected to compete against other instructors in my MAJCOM to become top technical instrcutor. I will be extremely busy for about the next 6 months if I make it through the competition tomorrow. I am still going to make my posts for DMing, but if I sl;ip up once in a while don't hate me.
Rose does not find anything more than was previously listed in the thrid room which turned out to be a bedroom/living room.
Everyone congregates in the bathroom around the hole. The hole looks to go about 30 feet down and upon closer inspection you can see the hole widens up after about 5 feet. The torch Olyn threw is sitting at the bottom in what appears to be a larger room, but from this distance you can not tell how big it is.
If you make a spot check DC 20 you can tell that something moves away from the torch light.
Vauhwyt, I would say DC 18 escape artist check to easily make it through the first 5 feet, but after that it looks like you can fit.
Also, Berlone is on vacation this week. Since I dropped the ball on getting a replacement for him I am going to attempt to run him. I will interact with him as needed.
rose d20+5=16 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 1:57:18 PM
Rose peers down the hole [b]"who first?" she inquires. As soon as she's able she uses a rope and climbs down.
spot: 16
Dietrich Wednesday January 12th, 2005 2:15:12 PM
Dietrich looks at his quarreling friends and says: "Easy, easy! Let's not fight for small stuff. I'm sure Vauhwyt only meant it well. As we are dealing with undead now, I suggested that the two clerics go first, as they can use the power of the gods to combat that unnatural scum. Then I and Vauhwyt should follow, so we can join close combat fast if necessary, then Theo and Rose and finally our rangers (OOC by the way, what about Zayne?)."
Dietrich also proposes to widen the hole if necessary for Vauhwyt to pass and ask his friends for rope.
"Who can make the best knots? We should bind the rope to some heavy furniture before going down."
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Wednesday January 12th, 2005 4:43:32 PM
Mookie listens to Olyn and says, "Ouch! Got you there, Boss!"
Vauhwyt steps back from the hole and looks at Olyn. "But! But! I didn't even say anything! It's too small for me! Surre, I'll do what Dietrich says!" She sounds a little surprised and hurt.
When Dietrich suggests widening the hole and sending Vauhwyt and himself after the clerics, she agrees quickly.
"Sounds good!"
Vorelle d20+7=19 Wednesday January 12th, 2005 5:29:29 PM
Vorelle nods understanding and agreement to Dietrich's suggestions. "M-m-maybe Z-Zayne can w-watch the e-entrance," she adds.
She is still watching for signs of trouble [Spot 19].
[OOC: I know from the DM board that David/Zayne has asked to take a break from posting, so this seemed like a good IC solution.]
DM Jamie Wednesday January 12th, 2005 6:56:30 PM
OCC: I have talked with David and his character is out for a while I was looking for a place to take him out at.
Olyn *ac23, hp32, Bless* Wednesday January 12th, 2005 11:18:42 PM
pulling out a 50' silk rope and a grappling hook, Olyn goes to rigging it up for a secured way to climb down.
after such, Olyn goes to the hole and with all present casts a spell.
*Bless*
will then climb down the rope, ready to reply any undead that might be clambering to attack.
DM Jamie Thursday January 13th, 2005 6:49:14 AM
As Olyn lowers himself down the rope their is an overwhelming sense of dread bearing down upon the group. What will the future bring us? Where does this hole lead? Is their some underground temple waiting for us?
Olyn, as you approach the bottom you can tell that the temperature drops. It is not unpleasent yet, but it is definitely about 10 degrees lower than above. You went down roughly 30 feet and the bottom of the hole opens into a room about 30 foot in diameter. You have to swing to the side a bit to miss your torch, but you are successful.
The room appears to have been hewn out of the rock. As your eyes adjust to their new setting you can see a glow emanating from the walls.
If everyone comes down after the all clear from Olyn you have no problem climbing down the rope.
Vauwyht, it will take you about 5 minutes longer than everyone else, but you will have no problem getting down.
Zayne and Berlone will follow behind Vauwyht.
I WILL have a map for you tonite since we are going into caves.
Olyn *ac23, hp32, Bless* Thursday January 13th, 2005 9:57:56 AM
picking up the torch Olyn will circumvent the opening, readying himself to turn or fight should anything attack while the rest of the group decends.
gives the all clear to come down.
Dietrich d20+4=18 d20+2=16 Thursday January 13th, 2005 1:55:14 PM
Dietrich is glad everything is going smoothly and agrees with Vorelle's suggestion. He feels the unnatural cold from below but is strenghtened by Warrd's blessing and Berlon's shield.
Carefully watching Olyn descend, the warrior starts his own trip as soon as possible.
Dietrich is amazed with the room hewn from the rock and remembers their other adventure below the 'normal' underground level of the city. It seems the whole bandit's nest was built above something older, mysterious and evil, which makes him particularly watchful.
spot 18, listen 16
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, mage armor, bless, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC19, HP12, mage armor, bless, 2 hp fire resist) Thursday January 13th, 2005 7:15:47 PM
Vauhwyt waits her turn and then wriggles through the hole and down the rope.
Theodore and Macaw d20=13 Thursday January 13th, 2005 7:46:56 PM
Macaw remains outside of the house while Theodore awaits his turn to move down the rope.
(Climb check = 13)
Vorelle d20+7=15 Thursday January 13th, 2005 11:35:26 PM
Sticking to the plan, Vorelle is the last one down the rope. She takes one final look around [Spot 15], before climbing down into the darkness [take 10 for a Climb check of 11].
Scene 4 - Under the dirt
DM Jamie d20=15 d100=16 d20=10 Friday January 14th, 2005 6:32:17 AM I have emailed a map out. And as you progress I will add to it in more detail and continue to email out. If, for some reason, you don't reveive it let me know
Everyone makes it down the rope without incident. It is cold down here. Not enough to be uncomfortable, but there is definetely a chill in the air and their is a breeze coming from the opening in the south.
The walls all have a glow to them and upon futher inspection you find that it is a plant growing on the walls that provides the light. It is bright enough for the humans to see, but only at half their normal vision if they choose to go without torches
And for those of you that might have missed it before... You all hear the torchered screams of a child. Then you hear something like the crack of a whip... You no longer hear the child, but you can hear a shuffling from down the passage.
Dietrich AC 19, HP 26/29, shield, bless, fire protection Friday January 14th, 2005 2:39:00 PM
DIetrich shivers at what he hears and also feels angry.
The warrior says: "Let's go. Maybe it would be good to have one of our feathered friends scouting ahead. Olyn and Berlon, could you sense if there are other undead ahead? Rose, could you check for traps plesae? Then let's continue in the current formation."
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich, fire res 2] d20+6=19 Friday January 14th, 2005 5:40:48 PM
"I am sorry, Friend Dietrich, but I have only the simplest of my spells left. I do, however, still have some healing available to me. I also hope all Friends have the items I gave out earlier..."
"I will be happy to go forward with Friend Olyn, although I must say you are likely to see a side of me you are unlikely to see again any time soon. Back in my Home Glen the Goblin force that invaded had Shamen with Undead at their beck and call. That past experience tends to make me... impatient with the Undead and those that consort with them."
"Speaking of which, I have given Friend Theodore two parts of a concoction the Wood Elves used to call a "Gnomish Grenade" It is not often used, as it is a rather... painful... weapon, but against undead I relish the thought of using it. If we come across a group of Undead Friend Theodore can launch that small bag I gave him, we can wipe out many Undead at a time."
"I just want everyone to be aware of that option, Friend Dietrich can instruct us when and if we choose to use it. If we do, all Friends please keep your distance."
Berlon then realizes he is babbling, and quiets himself so he can listen for any cries. (Listen check 19)
Olyn *ac23, hp32, Bless* Saturday January 15th, 2005 12:52:14 AM
nodding to Deitrich.
closing his eyes, and saying a prayer to Wardd, and obviously rolling a pair of dice in his hands again, Olyn casts Detect Undead.
will concentrate for 3 rounds to gain the full benefit and will inform the group what he senses.
Vorelle d20+7=14 d20+7=10 Saturday January 15th, 2005 6:11:07 PM
Vorelle shivers as the ominous noises sound in her ears. She finds it difficult to concentrate on watching and listening for danger.
[Spot 14; Listen 10]
Theodore and Macaw Sunday January 16th, 2005 3:32:11 PM
Theodore scratches his nose and shivers at the girl's scream. "Is someone else down here?" He grips his staff a little tighter.
Rose d20+6=15 d20+5=10 Sunday January 16th, 2005 3:39:14 PM
Rose swings in circles as she slides down the rope, she goes after the guys and randomly chooses on Catch me! she calls as she lets go about 10' and drops into the his arms laughing quietly.
She pulls a full hooded lantern out of her bag and uses a tindertwig to light it before looking for traps. if she has the time she quickly casts a spell (temperature control, casts centered on rose's belt going from ground to 5' up and encompassing the square she's in and the one behind her set at about 67 degrees)
search: 15 spot: 10
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC25, HP24 of 24, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+4=7 d20+16=17 Sunday January 16th, 2005 9:02:11 PM
Since Olyn is taking three rounds to use his spell, Vauhwyt reads a scroll of Shield, then she casts Elarge Person on Mookie. Vauhwyt stands to one side of the passage; Mookie is on the other. She has her spear ready, so that if any creature enters she will try to surprise it, with Mookie flanking.
Vauhwyt hide check 7, Mookie hide check 17 (nat 1). Neither hides at all well!
DM Jamie Tuesday January 18th, 2005 5:22:30 AM
Olyn's detection reveals 4 undead about 50 foot ahead of medium strength.
Rose, your spell goes off without a hitch and you are instantly more comfortable that you were. Anyone standing within 5 feet of Rose instantly feels more comfortable.
When you talk down here you can hear a slight echo as if someone were mocking you. You also hear a shuffling coming from down the hall. It does not appear to be getting closer, but the way sound has been acying down here so far you don't know if you can trust your ears.
DM Jamie Tuesday January 18th, 2005 6:09:37 AM Wanted to let everyone know that the military can be very unpredictable. With my selection to represent my squadron in a competion, extra duties, an upcomming move, and subsequent deployment I have opted to spend as much father daughter time with my two kids as I can muster. I have give Jerry my two weeks notice. I will be finishing out this module and will write the next one, but will no longer be able to give the kind of time to D&D like I want to. You have all been great for the few short weeks I have been with you and I look forward to the next few. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Vorelle d20+9=21 d20+7=23 d20+7=12 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 3:04:04 PM
Vorelle moves forward as quietly as she can, and continues to stay alert for signs of danger.
[Move Silently 21, Spot 23, Listen 12]
Theodore and Macaw AC 16 (mage armor) d20+2=10 Tuesday January 18th, 2005 7:44:13 PM
Theodore continues with the rest of the group, trying not to make a noise.
(Mage armor 3 hours from entering house. Macaw is stationed outside as a lookout.)
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC25, HP24 of 24, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Tuesday January 18th, 2005 11:18:34 PM
Vauhwyt follows Dietrich's lead, hopefully proceeding onward to engage the enemy.
rose d20+6=10 d20+6=26 d20+5=6 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:47:15 AM
rose moves ahead with her lantern, she keeps an eye out for anything unusual.
Listen: 10 search: 25 spot: 6, nat 1
DM Jamie Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:56:42 AM
The tunnel winds on for about another 150 feet. It is starting to become more humid in the tunnel. You can hear the water slowly dripping from the ceiling and you can feel the rise in humidity in the air.
Vorelle, as you come around one of the bends in the tunnel you see 4 shambling humanoids about 40 feet in front of you. Then the smell hits you. Talk about rank, the smell emanating off of these 4 is worse than a spoiled green gnomish.
The 4 have not seen you yet. As you look closer at them you see that they are half decayed and consumed by worms. They have some tettered remains of clothing across their gaunt frames.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich, bless, fire res 2] d20+2=10 2d6(5+4)+3=12 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 8:16:48 AM
"Vile abominations!" you can see the anger grow in Berlon as he raises his holy symbol to turn undead.
Turn Undead check 10 affects up to 3 HD creatures. 12 HD total affected.
(ooc I am assuming we are out of the Consecrate effect. If I'm wrong and we are still under the spell the attempt turns creatures up to 4 HD)
Dietrich ac 19, 26/29hp, shield, bless d20+4=19 d8+3=9 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 1:14:36 PM
Dietrich is not very pleased by the cold and humid underground tunnel and even less by the undead's smell.
He waits for the clerics to use their holy powers and than fires an arrow at the enemy posing the biggest threat.
hits ac 19, damage 9
The fighter drops the bow and fastdraws his masterwork greatsword.
"Fire your missiles! (looking at Vauhwyt) Wait with your charge!"
The group should still be positioned like that: armoured clerics ahead, Dietrich and Vauhwyt (getting ready for hand to hand), Rose, Theo and Vorelle (shooting, magic till enemy is too close)
Vorelle d20+7=17 d8=5 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 5:22:19 PM
When she has an opening, Vorelle sights and fires. She gets off a decent shot, and looks eagerly to see the results.
[Hit AC 17 for 5 points piercing damage.]
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC25, HP24 of 24, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+3=9 d20+3=18 d20+5=16 2d6(6+1)+3=10 Wednesday January 19th, 2005 6:54:39 PM
Clicking her claws against the cavern floor in frustration, Vauhwyt nonetheless holds her position at the front and prepares for the undead to approach.
"Mookie, get ready to distract it when it gets in close," she tells her familiar. "Okay, Boss," he replies.
She sets her spear, expecting the undead to charge.
[OOC: She is readying an attack with her longspear, which has a 10-foot reach. So when the enemy is ten feet away, she gets her readied attack. If they charge, that's with double damage charging into a spear. Then, as they move from 10 feet away to five feet away, Vauhwyt also gains an Attack of Opportunity (AoO). Mookie (small size with the enlarge spell grants 5-foot reach) readies an Aid Another action to help with the AoO.]
[Vauhwyt's Readied Attack: hits AC9, a miss]
[Mookie's Readied Aid Another: rolls 18 gives V a +2 to hit]
[Vauhwyt's Attack of Opportunity as the enemy closes: hits AC16 for 10 hp damage.]
Theodore and Macaw HP 13 AC 17 (mage armor & dodge) Wednesday January 19th, 2005 11:18:35 PM
Theodore pulls forth his vial of holy water and prepares to throw it, if needed. Otherwise, he's content to stand behind the big fellows like Dietrich and Vauhwyt and try his darndest to be inconspicuous.
(dodge vs closest undead)
Loretta Thursday January 20th, 2005 2:53:58 AM
Rose pulls out a holy water and holds it in her left hand as she draws her sword with her right. She gets ready to attack any goulish thing that comes near her.
DM Jamie Thursday January 20th, 2005 6:02:14 AM
As Berlon holds his holy symbol high and casts out the undead a wave of holy goodness extends out from him. The wave fills the tunnel and radiates out as if it were a fireplace heating a cold house in the morning. Everyone can tell that, for the time being, all of the jittery feelings that had gotten comming down into this hole have been dispelled.
The undead only look up for a moment before turning to flee from the party. They were about 20 - 30 feet away when Berlon turned.
Dietrich's arrow has no problem finding it's mark (AC of the undead is 11) in the back of the creatures neck.
Vorelle strikes the same one and there is another arrow sticking out of it's back.
With the arrival of a challenge that the party can seem to overcome all thoughts of the dread that has fallen upon the city and, to some extent, the group are forgotten.
The tunnel is starting to widen up and you can see that there is a glow comming from farther down the tunnel past the undead.
Olyn *ac23, hp32* d20=19 Thursday January 20th, 2005 11:18:32 AM
pulling out a large flask from his backpack he turns and says to Vorelle, with my torch light up one of your arrwos and shoot it after i throw this flask.
turning back to the fleeing undead, Olyn rears back and with all his might throws it at the little mob of creatures. AC:19, large flask of oil, double normal capacity.
squatting so Vorelle can fire her lit arrow past him, he yells: Light em Up!
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (2h 30 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+4=11 d10=9 Thursday January 20th, 2005 1:16:07 PM
Berlon makes a silent, satisfied smile after turning the undead. Berlon will take a shot at the injured one with his crossbow. After that he will drop the crossbow at his feet, draw his mace and shield for the following rounds.
Berlon fires his crossbow (range 120') and hits AC 11 for 9 damage.
(ooc: Dietrich don't forget that in addition to taking half your dge for you, you also get +1 deflection to AC and +1 resistance bonus to saves. I always forget that last part.)
Dietrich Thursday January 20th, 2005 2:18:02 PM
Dietrich is almost disappointed as all four undead turn to flee, though he grunts satisfied at the sight of holy power and his own shot.
Nodding in approvement to Olyn's and Vorelle's fire action, the warrior keeps his greatsword ready to intercept any burning monsters possibly running at the party.
"Continue fire! Hold your places and don't waste magic or holy water yet."
OOC: Hi Berlon, I counted the ac bonus, but good to remember the save bonus. Also forgot to add the bless bonus...
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday January 20th, 2005 2:34:20 PM
Vauhwyt continues to prepare for an attack, although that looks very unlikely now.
"Ho hum," says Mookie.
Vorelle d20+7=9 Thursday January 20th, 2005 4:33:36 PM
Vorelle looks from her arrow to the torch in helpless confusion. The steel arrowhead won't burn, and if she lights the wooden shaft, she will burn her hands and possibly her bow. She opens her mouth to tell Olyn that flaming arrows need some advance preparation time, then decides she'll never get the words out in time.
Instead, she simply sights and fires again. It's a terrible shot that flies wide of its target.
[Hit AC 9]
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 16 (mage armor) Thursday January 20th, 2005 6:17:21 PM
Theodore stores his holy water back in his backpack and looks on as the undead retreat from the group. "Shouldn't we be a little quieter? Perhaps we shouldn't announce our presence until we know what else is down here." Otherwise, he holds his staff tightly and waits for the group to move forward again.
Rose d20+7=12 d20+6=11 d20+7=19 d20+6=11 d20+5=12 Friday January 21st, 2005 3:23:02 AM
Rose hands her torch to Vauhwyt (or someone else) and quietly follows the gouls. She goes for as far as she can see by any light that is in the tunnel.
DM Jamie d100=79 d10=7 d12=7 d4=3 Friday January 21st, 2005 6:33:20 AM
Olyn and Berlon each find marks with their missile weapons. Berlon attacks the one that has been hit already and it drops t the ground. Olyn hits one of the undead at the front and soaks it with oil. There is some splatter onto the other two remaining undead.
Rose, as you follow the undead (ahead of the rest of the group), you begin to see that the tunnel is widening out into a room up ahead. The room looks imense. From the bend in the tunnelapproaching the room you can't make out a whole lot, but you know that you can see shadows moving. The shadow are being created by a light coming from the other side of the room (where you can not see). You also feel great evel coming from the room. You may not be learned in the holy ways of a cleric, but you know evil...
As you are sitting there listening you hear some people talking about their dark queen. You also hear a child crying softly.
Olyn Friday January 21st, 2005 8:48:44 AM
walking over to Vorelle, Olyn reaches in his waistband and pulls out a bandage, pulling out an arrow from her quiver he wraps the bandage around the tip and ties it, then, putting the tip in the flame, the bandage lights up and then Olyn hands the arrow to Vorelle.
pointing at the one soaked, he says: can you put this arrow into that creature?
Dietrich Friday January 21st, 2005 3:06:03 PM
Dietrich sheaths his sword and takes the longbow again. It's a pity some of the undead could flee and he shares Theo's worry about the lost of any surprise element, but then it probably was lost with the fireball before and anyway if the monsters get away.
The warrior sighs when Rose follows the undead on her own, worrying about her safety, and suggests the group moves after her, keeping some distance in order not to call attention to her.
He also begs Vorelle to follow the Halfling and protect her if necessary.
"By DOmi, let's finish this business!"
Vorelle d20+7=10 Friday January 21st, 2005 4:29:10 PM
Vorelle takes the proffered arrow, lights it, and fires at the oil-covered zombie. Her shot is a bit rushed, though, she misses again.
Then, seeing that the action is continuing forward, she hurries down the hall after the others.
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC25, HP24 of 24, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Friday January 21st, 2005 5:41:55 PM
Vauhwyt does as Dietrich directs, moving forward with the group. She stays near the front, behind Vorelle and Rose, near the clerics.
Theodore and Macaw HP 13 AC 16 (mage armor) Friday January 21st, 2005 5:51:34 PM
Theodore moves with the group, pulling a thing metal rod from his belt. He holds the rod in his left hand and his quarterstaff in his right.
(mage armor 3 hours from entering house)
Rose d20+7=17 d20+6=7 d20+7=19 d20+6=20 d20+5=24 Friday January 21st, 2005 9:49:46 PM
Rose is upset at the sound of the crying child I have to get him out of there she thinks. Although afraid she moves forward, trying to stay in the shadows of the room.
DM Jamie d20=15 d20=19 d20=20 Monday January 24th, 2005 5:20:38 AM
As Rose continues to sneak, inching ever closer to the room, the rest of the group catches up to her.
Everyone is now creeping toward the entrance to the room. Everyone can hear talk of a dark queen and sacrifice. From time to time you can hear the sobs of a child.
You hear a voice yell, "What are you three back for?" "Intruders?" "The rest of you go... I will deal with the girl and with our visitors."
There is some shuffleing comming from the room and then a great burst of cold air comes from the room through the door. This air chills you to your very core. It is not a natural cold, but in a way it beckons to you to curl up and just enter a sleep that you would never wake up from. It is almost, for lack of a better word, seductive.
You can tell their is undead and great evil right around the corner. You can feel it without even having to cast any spells.
Olyn *ac23, hp32, Bless* Monday January 24th, 2005 9:24:13 AM
immediately when the blast of unnatural cold air hits the group, Olyn drops a pair of dice onto the ground and cites these words:
Wardd, grant us victory in the upcoming battle and may your BLESSings aid in the rescue of your child.
*if you missed it, he casted Bless*
Dietrich AC 19, 26/29 hp, shield, blessing, fire res d20+5=19 d8+3=9 d20+4=12 d20+2=20 Monday January 24th, 2005 2:49:33 PM
Dietrich is worry that the enemy knows about their presence, but feels good with the new blessing.
As there is no time to discuss a proper plan, the warrior says:
"Let's enter, kill anything hostile and save the kid. Form the basic defensive formation, that is: D and Vauwyt as interceptors (line 1), Clerics shooting/casting (line 2), Theo Rose casting (centre), Vorelle shooting (line 2). Concentrate your fire on magic users. If necessary some of us can change functions later, like rescuing the child, but for now keep together and wait."
Then he does as said, entering the room and shooting at the source of the voice.
Hits ac 19, damage 9 Spot 12, listen 20
DM Jamie Monday January 24th, 2005 5:39:55 PM I wanted to commend you guys I have never been part of a gamming group that planned out the attacks and then stuck to them. I think you will all go far in the wold
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 16 (mage armor, resistance, & bless) Monday January 24th, 2005 7:36:01 PM
Theodore weaves his hands and incants a spell before the party moves forward. He retains the rod clutched in his left hand and the quarterstaff in his right. His eyes are saucers as he tiptoes after the others.
(cast resistance for 1 minute)
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC25, HP24 of 24, bless, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+4=17 d20+6=17 2d6(4+3)+3=10 d20+4=11 2d6(1+5)+3=9 Monday January 24th, 2005 7:42:47 PM
Vauhwyt listens carefully to Dietrich, but she is a little confused when he refers to himself as "D."
"Is he talking about himself?" she whispers to Mookie.
"Got me, Boss," the raven answers, "but don't worry about it! Attack!"
"Right!"
Vauhwyt moves forward, looking for an enemy. If she can get to one in 40 feet, she will move and attack. If she has a straight line within 40 to 80 feet, she will charge.
If she cannot engage an enemy, then she moves up to 40 feet and sets her spear for an attack.
In any event, with her reach weapon, she does not get closer than ten feet from the enemy. That way she gets an AoO as the enemy closes, maybe.
If possible, Mookie uses an Aid Another action to help distract the enemy and help Vauhwyt hit.
Mookie's Aid Another roll: 17.
Vauhwyt's attack: hits AC17 (AC15 without the Aid Another, optional +2 if charging? might hit AC19)
Vauhwyt's damage: 10 (+2 = 12 if charging)
If Vauhwyt gets an Attack of Opportunity, then she hits AC11 for 9.
Vorelle d20+8=17 d8=4 Monday January 24th, 2005 7:49:15 PM
Keeping to the rear, Vorelle turns the corner and looks for a target. If she sees one, she fires.
[Hit AC 17 for 4 points damage. First choice is a target not in melee combat.]
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (2h 30 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+6=24 d8+2=8 Monday January 24th, 2005 9:42:43 PM
"Friend Dietrich, while I currently have some healing items in my backpack, I only currently have my Orisons available. In some circumstances I might be of more use on the front lines." He taps his heavy mace on his half plate: "I *am* protected..."
Unless Dietrich raises any objectives, Berlon will grab and sling his crossbow, then follow Vauhwyt and make a melee attack if a foe is in range. He'll attack whoever he can reach, targeting any wounded foe first.
If he gets an attack with his mace, he hits AC 24 for 8 dge.
If he can't attack with his mace, he'll draw and load his heavy crossbow.
Scene 5 - The Cavern
DM Jamie Tuesday January 25th, 2005 5:44:16 AM
I need will save of 12 to enter the cavern. There's a sense of dread here. The walls seem to crawl with nightmares.
This looks like a natural cavern, bored out of the rock by an underground river. There's no sign of the river now, it's dried up and has been for ages.
Cavern is approximately 30ft high, and roughly circular, maybe 120 ft.
At the far end, something shimmers.
There is a pedistal or dias located to the left of the cavern opening. On the far side of the cavern you can see a pale grey humanoid with an elongated head. To his right three is a small child, no more that 8 or 9, laying on the ground. The childs clothes have ben torn and you can see a small pool of blood on the ground by the child.
"Welcome to my humble abode," chimes the humanoid. "My name is or at least Atimis long ago. Why have you come here?"
There seems to be no one else in the cavern.
I have placed a map in an online directory of mine. It can be located at http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/jamieharwick@sbcglobal.net it is located in the "Role Playing" folder.
Dietrich ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, bless, fire res d20+2=6 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 2:18:01 PM
OOC: did our missil fire hit anything? The D was just to save some writing... Sorry for that!
Despite the blessing, Dietrich is overwhelmed by the dread and feeling of evil from the cave. (will save 7)
The warrior is ashamed, but he can't resist it and just starts praying for Domi and Gargul.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (2h 12 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+8=16 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 4:12:00 PM
His jaw dropped at the sight before him, Berlon struggles to regain composure. He mutters a slient prayer for Guidance to Alemi (+1 bonus to next save) He steps into the cavern (will save 16) and resists the urge to fire his crossbow, waiting to see what his Friends will do....
Vorelle d20+3=8 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 4:27:30 PM
Vorelle's heart sinks as she approaches the chill and forbidding room, and she can't bring herself to step across the threshold. Shame burns in her throat and chest, but no matter how she scolds herself, she cannot force her feet to move.
[Will Save 8]
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor, resistance, & bless) d20+6=18 d20+9=12 d20+11=14 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 7:23:39 PM
Theodore's jaw clenches at the sight of the helpless child. He is transported back to a few months ago when he failed to protect a different child from the sinister punishment of Ba'Bac, servant to Marteaus.
"Release the child," he yells at the monster. "And tell us why you are here." The young mage points the rod in his left hand at the creature in a menacing manner.
Theodore is not so completely taken with anger to forget the situation at hand. The magic device against the wall serves as a point of interest and he quickly gleans all he can from the distance that he is.
(Will save = 18, Knowledge arcana = 12, and Spellcraft = 14 for any info on the device)
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC23, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+6=13 Tuesday January 25th, 2005 10:46:17 PM
[OOC: Friends, remember that the Bless spell gives a +1 on Fear saves!]
Vauhwyt steps into the cavern, and a wave of fear sweeps over her ... and after a momentary pause, she shrugs it off. [Will save 13].
Still eager to follow Dietrich's command to attack on the front line, she does not notice her friends' reaction. Instead, she moves 40 feet into the room and casts Enlarge on herself. Now she is 13 feet tall and 20 feet long. Her reach is 20 feet with her spear and 10 feet with fists and paws!
"Mookie," she whispers, "when I charge, tumble around and distract it like usual."
"Got it, Boss!"
DM Jamie d20=7 d20=7 d20=9 d20=12 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 6:12:55 AM I have updates the map with locations of players.
With Dietrich and Vorelle staying behind the rest of the group charges into the cavern. (The will save will drop by 2 points each round you try it. So the next save is 10)
(OCC: Your previous missile fire hit nothing, sorry)
Berlon enters and sets up in a position just to the left of the door and waits for the rest of the group to see what they will do. It seems odd that he would be here waiting fo everyone and not have more guards.
Theodor rushes into the room. You can seethe device from this distance. It is a black obelisk adorned with jewels with an eye of Gargul carved into the side. The eye is where the projection is emanating from. Something appears to be wrong with the eye...
As for your questioning of the creature he bellows back, "The child is an integral part of my plans and I will not just release her. I am here as a scout for my dark queen." Then his mood appears to turn angry. "Our contact here was the Baker, but somehow he was found out and executed by the prince."
Vauhwyt, you go the farthest into the room. You are completely focused on the creature. As you get closer you see that it has a mouth full of teeth. It is a smoky shade of grey that seems to continue to move even though he is standing completely still. And the most fearsome thing is his eyes. It is like looking straight into the abyss. Even from this distance when he looks at you it feels like he is trying to cut your soul from your body.
The creature merely stands and appears to wait. If it had the facial features for it you would think he is smiling at you, but all you get are a bunch of teeth.
Also, you all now notice that Zayne is no longer with you.
Olyn *ac24(dodge~beast, hp32, Bless, Detect Undead) d20+6=23 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 8:43:04 AM
stepping into the room and moving within 60 feet of the beast on the dias, Olyn stops and concentrates on it.
*detect undead is still active and will concentrate to see if this thing is indeed non living*
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (2h 12 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+4=9 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 9:01:35 AM
"Friend Theo! Can you run up Friend Vauhwyt and give her that sack I gave you? Tell her to throw it at the feet of the creature when she is within about 20 feet. That should at least bind the creature until we get the child to safety."
Berlon fires his crossbow at the creature without much success. (hits AC 9) He then moves as close as he can to the creature. (Move 15')
ooc If you guys want to try the Tanglefoot Bag, he should be able to dig it up as a move action then move as a second move action. Up to you.
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+14=21 d20+5=23 d20+12=29 d4+5=6 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 10:55:19 AM
[OOC: Since the room is 120 feet in diameter, and since Vauhwyt moved 40 last turn, another 80 (or less, with her 10 foot reach) should get her to the enemy. Right?]
Mookie flies -- and all he does is move this round -- up, over the beam, and to the far side of the enemy, being careful not to get in reach of an attak of opportunity. He ends the round on the far side of it.
Vauhwyt charges! She leaps over the beam (or at least tries her best to avoid it) -- Jump 21 to do so if needed.
As soon as she is in 10 feet of the enemy, she grabs it! She does her best to wrestle it to the ground.
[Normally initiating a grapple provokes an attack of opportunity -- but since Vauhwyt starts her attack ten feet from the opponent, I'm hoping he can't reach her to take the AoO she provokes.]
[With Mookie flanking on the far side, and with Olyn's bless, plus her +3 Str, +1 BAB, and -2 size penalty for being huge, her modifier for the touch attack to grab it and start the grapple is +5. Her touch attack hits AC23 to start the grapple!]
[Her grapple check, assuming this thing is medium in size, is BAB +1, Str +3, and size +8, for a +12 grapple modifier. Her grapple check is 29! Unless the foe can beat that with an opposed grapple check, he is grappled! If he is grappled (and I hope he is), then he takes 6 hp lethal damage (due to Improved Unarmed Strike feat plus +2 Taur charge damage bonus). Woot!]
"Squeeze him, Boss!" caws Mookie!
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, bless, fire res d20+4=22 d20+4=17 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 1:35:04 PM
Seeing his friends entering the room and advancing towards the enemy, Dietrich regains his spirits and moves after them (will 22).
He looks at the sides for other threats (spot 17) and doesn't give much importance to the monster's talk, but is surprised at Zayne disappearing.
The warrior shakes his head at VAuhwyt charging (he meant they should wait and intercept anyone getting near to the group, so that people could fire and cast magic first...), but as it is, he fastdraws his greatsword and runs as fast as he can to help her.
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] d20+3=13 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 5:28:01 PM
The distress of the child galvanizes Vorelle into action. She moves into the room [Will save 13], putting away her longbow as she goes. She moves as far as she can toward the child, confident that her companions can deal with the Big Baddie for the time being.
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor, resistance, & bless) d20+3=11 Wednesday January 26th, 2005 10:32:24 PM
Seeing Vauhwyt move into the fray, the tanglefoot bag idea quickly goes out the door. Instead, Theodore is more concerned with the magic device, thinking it to be some kind of gate.
Theodore mutters an incantation while keeping his eyes focused on the magical sphere. A globe of blackness appears around the mage, centered on the staff he holds in his right hand. Then he tosses the staff towards the magical device.
(Cast Darkness on staff and toss it to land under the "eye" hoping darkness will stop or impede the projection. Attack roll of 11 if needed.)
DM Jamie Thursday January 27th, 2005 6:12:30 AM This is a particularily difficult battle and I am waiting for everyone to post. I willsend our emails today to find out if everything is alright. I will not post again until this afternoon.
Rose d20+6=8 d20+6=13 d20+6=21 Friday January 28th, 2005 5:34:24 AM
Rose is scared and hesitates before entering the room then starts to make her way towards the statue.
can we have a new map showing our new locations, remember rose moves 30'/round
save 1: 8, +2 racial against fear, +1 bless = 11 save 2: 13, +2 racial, +1 bless = 16 save 3: 21, +2 racial, +1 bless = 24
ooc: sorry for not posting the last few days. Both of my sisters have been using my comp for homework one of them was copying cd's for a friend and the other who will be moving in the fall has been doing her financial aid, scholarship applications, registration, and looking up information on living expenses where she'll be.
DM Jamie d20=5 Friday January 28th, 2005 6:29:54 AM I will have an updated map available tonite. Has everyone been able to locate and view the map?
Just to clear it up for a few of you, the creature is on the other side of the room and it is some type of statue on the dias to the left of the entrance.
Olyn, you make your way into the room. Without even having to get within the obligatory 60 foot radius you know that he is an undead.
Vauhwyt, you do not make it over the beam, but when ou are in it's light you feel different, it's odd, but you feel nothing. As soon as you are past it the feeling is gone. I need a Fortitude save DC 13 as you close with the creature as he turns to you and says, "Die". if you save then you will have him grappled.
Creatures AC is 20, 12 touch, and 18 flat footed
Dietrich, you find that their are no other creatures in the room. Although, you do see movement through the gate projection on the wall.
Vorelle, you close in on the child and will make it their in the next round. You see that it is a human female. She looks to be about 7 years old. Her clothes are tattered and torn. She has blood running down her back from whip marks. You can see her shudder from time to time.
Theodore, when the staff lands on the dias the projection on the wall disappears, but only for a moment. The darkness seems to be absorbed into the oblisk. You do notice that as the projection momentarily disappeared that the creature seemed startled.
Olyn *ac24(dodge@beast, 32hp, Bless) Friday January 28th, 2005 9:57:52 AM
stepping up to the child Olyn touches the child's shoulder all the while looking at the beast saying: by Wardd's will you will NOT harm this child anymore.
dropping another pair of dice on the ground by the child.
*spell:Sanctuary on the child*
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+2=6 Friday January 28th, 2005 10:11:36 AM
Gosh Darn It! Vauhwyt fails the Fort save!
Mookie flies over to his master. "Boss!"
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (2h 0 m), bless, fire res 2] Friday January 28th, 2005 12:49:51 PM
Berlon drops his crossbow at his feet (free action) then straps on his wooden shield (move action) He will then move his max 15' towards Vauhwyt, drawing his mace as part of his move (move action, PHB 142 for details)
OOC How much time do we have left on Bless?
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) 2d4(2+4)+2=8 Saturday January 29th, 2005 1:54:45 PM
Theodore notices the surprise on the creature's face at his little trick. To those just entering the room, he says, "Destroy that item. It could be a gate preparing to bring in more enemies."
Then, Theodore points two fingers at the enemy monster and intones a magical word. Two silvery missiles speed from his fingers to strike their enemy.
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, bless, fire res d20+7=12 Sunday January 30th, 2005 9:55:16 AM
Dietrich is enraged by the sight of the child and the undead's dark magic and attacks it with his sword, but misses (hits ac 12) (assuming he is in range after running last round).
He hears Theo's call, but will keep the creature distracted while other partymembers try to destroy the artefact.
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] d20+7=11 d6+1=7 Sunday January 30th, 2005 12:18:01 PM
Seeing Olyn move to the child, and hearing Theo's call for the artifact to be destroyed, Vorelle swerves toward it, drawing her handaxes as she goes. If she still has an action left when she gets there, she swings one of her axes at it.
[Hit AC 11 for 7 points]
DM Jamie Monday January 31st, 2005 5:46:06 AM
I have to go to work earier than usual today so I WILL post about 4:00 pm Wichita Falls time. Sorry for any inconvenience.
DM Jamie d20+6=23 d20+4=6 d100=46 Monday January 31st, 2005 5:50:02 PM Bless will end after this combat I will work at getting an updated map done tonite
Mookie, when you fly over to your master he appears to be in some sort of nightmare. His brow is wrinkled and beads of sweat are forming on it as if he were in some sort of mental challenge.
Olyn, the girl is breathing shallow. You get sanctuary off without a hitch. As you complete the spell the creature looks at you and you see what little color was in his face fade away. He must have missed you while he was dealing with Vauhwyt. "Get away from her," He screams. "You will ruin everything." He runs at you to attack. Hits AC 6 so he misses.
There is a flash of light as Vorelle hits the artifact and all are drawn to looking through the gate. It is a land beyond anyones imagination. Immediately outside the gate is a flat expanse of land about 100 feet in diameter. After that it looks as if there is a great chasm. On the other side of the chasm, which looks to have only one rope bridge covering the distance, are rivers of a mercury looking substance (For those of you that know about WoldsBlood that is what this is) that cascade overhe far side of that chasm. Every once in a while a cloud of vapor can be seen billowing up from the bottom of he chasm as the liquid thunders over. Just off to the side of the portal can be seen the undead that you chased of along with some Orcs. They seem to be in battle with a humanoid wearing shining full plate armor. He looks to be winning.
Then off in the distance you can see a group of creatures coming towards the ope bridge. They seme to have about 10 minutes to go before they get there.
Theodore, the undead takes your missiles in stride.
Dietrich, you are now behind the creature as he is closed with Olyn.
Vorelle, when you close with the artifact you see that it is encrusted with jewels and other precious stones. On the face of the artifact projecting the portal there is an eye of Gargul, but it has been desicrated with blood and entrails. It has also been marred with some type of scrapings.
Cayzle, I had a crash and lost my addresses along with some other data. Can you email me and I will send you what is going on in your head? Thanks.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 54 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+6=13 Monday January 31st, 2005 6:39:15 PM
Berlon will make a move action and attempt to get into flanking position with Dietrich (first option) or Olyn, then make an attack with his mace.
He swings his heavy mace at the foul creature but misses (hits AC 13 w/o flanking bonus, AC 15 if he can flank, if I am able to flank w/ either Dietrich or Olyn they also get +2 to hit as well.)
If Berlon can't get into flanking position with a move action, he will run towards a flanking position, moving 45'.
Rose Tuesday February 1st, 2005 2:26:38 AM
Rose stares in shock at what is on the other side of the gate before continuing on to help Vorelle.
ooc: jaime, where is Rose? In my post friday morning I said she went into the room. In your dm post after that you said you would have a new map but the map still says that rose, dietrich, olyn, and vorelle are outside the room.
If Rose is near enough to attack any one (or
DM Jamie Tuesday February 1st, 2005 6:16:22 AM
There is a new map available. Sorry for the confusion. To let everyone post I will wait again until this afternoon to post again.
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, bless, fire res d20+7=22 d20+7=20 2d6(2+2)+5=9 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 7:16:03 AM
Dietrich attacks the vicius monster from behind, putting his whole strenght in the blow (powerattack +2 dam, -2 hit)and coordinating his movement with Berlon.
Hits ac 22 (+2 flank, -2 powerattack) ignore second mistake roll please.
Damage 10 (forgot to add the bonus for twohanded weapon)
The fighter acknowledges the strange scenes on the portal, but concentrates on killing the "thing" or at least keeping it away from Olyn and the child.
Cayzle OOC Tuesday February 1st, 2005 10:24:43 AM
Jamie, could you post the link to the map every time you update it? I have to keep scrolling back to hunt it down.
Berlon OOC Tuesday February 1st, 2005 11:00:04 AM
ooc - Jamie are the guy vs. the orcs/undead in the room or on the other side of the projection? If they're in the room can you mark them on the map...
Vorelle d20+7=18 d6+1=7 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 11:12:06 AM
Looking at the projected image, Vorelle isn't convinced that the magic sphere is a big threat. She's also not convinced that she can harm it with her little axes.
Making up her mind, she leaves the dais and moves to stand between the projected image and where her friends are battling Big Bad. Axes at the ready, she watches the image.
[OOC: Ready an action to attack anything that leaves the image and moves threateningly toward an ally. Hit AC 18 for 7 points damage.]
Theodore & Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor & dodge) d20+11=31 d20+9=24 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 1:39:23 PM
Theodore moves over to the artifact and studies the carvings hoping to discern a better understanding of what the item is used for.
While there, he collects his staff from the ground.
(Spellcraft check = 31 (natural 20), arcane knowledge = 24 to figure out anything more about the magic item)
Olyn *ac24, hp32, Bless* d20+7=24 2d8(2+3)+3=8 2d8(3+6)+3=12 Tuesday February 1st, 2005 5:26:22 PM
with his hand still on the child's shoulder, Olyn positions himself to better protect her all the while having the ability to react to the beasts attacks.
smiling at the creature he says: plans always change when Wardd has something to do with it and this time, he does.
defensive casting of Cure Moderate Wounds on the child. concentrate: 24 CMW: 12 points, (used a hero point to reroll the first cmw roll)
DM Jamie Tuesday February 1st, 2005 10:04:45 PM I am reovering from a system crash and had to wipe my hard drive. I made a backup and am in the process of reloading. I will post first thing in the morning.
The guy vs. the undead is happening in the projection
Rose Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 3:40:43 AM
Seeing that Vorelle is moving towards the bad guy and Olyn is healing the child Rose runs as fast as she can towards them.
speed: 30' x4 running = 120'
ooc: now that I have the map please disregard my other post.
Rose Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 3:42:05 AM
oops, speed is 20 x4 = 80'
DM Jamie d100=96 d100=60 d20+6=16 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 6:18:55 AM
As the sceen unfolds...
Dietrich, you get a good connection with the creature as you feel your blade cut into flesh. The creature seems to stagger a bit and almost go down to one knee.
Berlon makes it into position and asists Olyn and Dietrich with keeping the creature at bay.
Vorelle, as you watch you see the lone figure in shining armor battle the few orcs and ndead remaining on this side of the rope bridge. Nearing the bridgeis the new hoard of orcs and gobblins.
Theodore, this is some type of device to open gates between realms. It is very old and you can feel the power course off of it. The desecration of the eye of gargul is unfortunate, but can possibly be repaired. It looks as if this particular artifact opens a gate to the shadowlands. There loks to be some type of skull indention located on the top of the device.
Olyn, the creature swings at you. And once again misses horribly. He screams in frustration. The girls is starting to breath normally as she stabilizes and heals.
Rose you will make it there this round and get into position, but you will be unable to attack until next post.
I will hve an updated map tonite. Essentially the only two people that have moved are Vorelle and Rose. Rose is now over with Olyn getting ready to attack the creature and Vorelle is watching the gate.
OCC: Cayzle I am having such a hard time with my computer I am just going to post it here.
Vauhwyt, You pick yourself up off the ground and dust yourself off. s you look around everything seems fuzzy, like you are looking at everything after you have drank one to many green gnomishes. There are three things that are clear though. You see your body at your feet, you see the creature looking at you, and you see the gate. You also see everything else going on, but like I said it is fuzzy. You see Mookie kneeling over your body. You see the rest of the part engaged with a fuzzy version of the creature staring at you. You seem to be in some sort of battle of wills. You have the feeling that the longer you are here the harder it will be for you to win.
Then something happens. You can make out one of the party members strike the fuzzy version of the creature. At that moment the clear version seems to waver and turn his head to see what happened. You feel the hold the creature had loosen on your soul.
Will save DC 11 to break free of the hold and return to your body
Olyn *ac24, hp32, Bless* d20+2=19 d20+7=19 2d8(6+7)+3=16 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 8:18:37 AM
to hit: 19+1(bless) = 20
looking at the creature, Olyn once again smiles. placing his hand on the creature (hit ac 20) he says: you look tired and hurt, let me cure you of those ailments. (defensive cast of 19)
cast Cure Moderate Wounds for 16 points (damage)
with a faked look of shock on his face, looking at the creature he says: oops, my bad.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 54 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+6=10 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 11:22:55 AM
Recovering from his missed swing, Berlon only now views the projected scene.
"By the Fixers! The Realms of Shadow?"
He tries to focus on the task at hand, but once again his swing misses badly. He seems to have trouble focusing...
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+5=9 d20+5=15 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 12:29:50 PM
Mookie franticly calls, "Boss! Boss! Snap out of it!"
Vauhwyt, out of her own body, sees the bird as if in a dream. And she sees her own body. "Wowsy!" she thinks, "I should probably be in there!"
Feeling the attention of the odd being lapse, she tries to focus ... but to no avail (will save 9). "Huh! what kind of adventurer are you, anyway," she thinks to herself. Then she digs deep and draws on a hidden reservoir of will power. (using a hero point to reroll) She breaks free! Falling into her body, she feels confused.
She struggles to her feet.
"Boss! Are you okay? Mookie asks.
"Huh?" she replies.
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, bless, shield, fire res d20+8=16 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 1:16:44 PM
Dietrich likes to see his blade cutting through the foul flesh, and he tries a powerattack again(hits ac 16, unfortunatelly missing)
He's fully concentrated on the fight, but perceives with relieve that Vauhwyt is still alive.
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor & dodge) Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 2:35:27 PM
Theodore looks up from his scrutiny of the artifact and back through the gate at the quickly approaching orcs and goblins. He takes a deep breath and points his rod through the gate. "Here goes nothing...TICKY ICKY STICKY"
Theodore casts a spell through the gate and a web appears, hopefully, upon the rope bridge, stretching from across the width of the bridge.
(Use metamagic rod of lesser enlarge spell to give the web a distance of 260 feet.)
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] d20+7=11 d6+1=4 Wednesday February 2nd, 2005 6:31:13 PM
Vorelle continues to be alert for any threat entering the room from the projection, and will attack anything that comes through and threatens her or her companions.
[Still readied; hit AC 11 for 4 points damage]
DM Jamie Thursday February 3rd, 2005 5:15:01 AM
Things appear to be going downhill for the creature fast. He looks a little panicey.
Olyn, with your positive energy you are able to deal the blow to drive him over the edge of insanity. He howles at the pain of the healing touch and turns to flee. He runs straight for the gate. The path he takes to get him to the gate will give everyone but theodore an attack of opportunity.
Theodore, your spel goes of as planned and the rope bridge is now covered in web. That should slow down the horde of Goblins and Orc when they get to the bridge.
Vorelle, as you are watching you see a web appear on the rope bridge. You also see the humanoid in armor strike down he last mummy. As he does he turns towards the hoard and appears to just wait. As you watch you any wounds that were covering his body heal up and disappear. As for what is going on on this side of the gate, you hear a scream and when you turn to look you see the creature that the party has been battling running away from the party towards the gate. It will take him past you.
Olyn *ac24, hp32, Bless* d20+2=17 d20+2=6 d20+2=16 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 9:20:15 AM
unarmed melee touch attack: 17+1(bless)=18 strength check: 16 (used hero point to reroll)
when the creature turns to flee, Olyn throws himself full force upon the creature saying: I gave you no leave, so stay you will.
*attempting to trip* *as per the book, he does a str or dex check, if rolls lower than 16, he is tripped and prone, giving everyone with weapons a +2 to hit and its a move equivalent action to restand*
Dietrich ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, bless, fire res d20+8=15 d20+8=13 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 12:28:49 PM
Dietrich sees the creature trying to escape and attacks it with all his strenght from behind and a second time when the monster trys to pass through him. (first powerattack hits ac 15, second ac 13 *&^*^)
As he misses, the warrior swears, yelling: "By the Gods, DIEEE *^(*&*(!!"
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 54 m), bless, fire res 2] d20+6=13 d20+6=18 2d8(7+6)+4=17 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 12:32:35 PM
OOC: If Olyn or Dietrich trips it, it gets -4 AC for being prone, not -2 (phb 151)
Berlon swings his mace and grunts in anger as his attack misses the creature again, (AoO hits AC 13) probably because he can't stop glancing at the gate.
If the creature isn't subdued and runs, Berlon will attend to the child to get a better idea of what condition she's in.
If the creature is tripped or grappled or otherwise not running away, Berlon will pull a scroll of Cure Moderate Wounds from his cloak (move action) and use it on the creature (standard action).
Melee Touch Attack hits AC 18 (his should be 8 if he's prone for a touch attack I believe) and sears the creature for 17 points of damage.
Vorelle d20+7=19 d6+1=7 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 3:17:30 PM
If the creature moves past her, Vorelle strikes at it.
[Hit AC 19 for 7 points damage]
Otherwise, she keeps an eye on the projected image.
Theodore and Macaw HP 13/13 AC 17 (mage armor & dodge) d20+3=18 Thursday February 3rd, 2005 3:21:06 PM
Theodore's attention is drawn back to the fleeing creature as it heads towards the gate. Acting on instinct, the young mage drops his quarterstaff and reaches into his backpack, retrieving the bag that Berlon had given him only a short while ago. "Let's hope this thing does what it's supposed to..."
He grunts as he chucks the bag at the retreating undead. The bag flies true and explodes upon impact, covering the monster in a sticky substance.
(Throws tanglefoot bag, hits with a ranged touch attack of 18. Item description on p 128 PHB.)
Rose d20+4=17 d8+4=11 d20+4=17 d8+4=12 Friday February 4th, 2005 2:06:13 AM
Rose attacks the creature as it flees and follows to attack it again.
aoo attack: 17 damage: 11 attack: 17 damage: 12
DM Jamie d20=1 d6=6 Friday February 4th, 2005 6:18:52 AM
As the creature tries to flee, Olyn's attempt to trip is successful. And the creature goes down hard as his face smashes into the floor.
Berlon gets off his Cure Moderate Wounds on the creature causing it even more pain.
Rose gets in her attacks as well. On her second attack the creature screams in pain and utters these words. "I beat death once for a trivial matter. I swear my Martues that I will return to kill all of you." With that the creature stops moving.
Olyn *ac23, hp32* d20+7=13 Friday February 4th, 2005 8:25:22 AM
BLESS WEARS OFF
feeling the creatures body go limp, Olyn jumps up. retrieving a vial of holy water from his belt he unstoppers it, pours the entire contents upon the body, and says a prayer to Wardd asking that this creatures trapped soul be allowed to pass beyond Gargul's gates and into the resting place it deems fit to go.
then he rushes to the child, checks her for more wounds. (heal of 13) will tend to those wounds, giving the child reassurances of safety, and even offers her a ride on Vauhwyt to help cheer her up.
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, fire res d20+7=21 2d6(2+2)+4=8 Friday February 4th, 2005 9:10:10 AM
Dietrich is relieved with the monster dying. He prays for Gargul when Olyn uses the holy water and trys to get some drops at his sword too.
Then he cuts the head of the creature off. "You can never know... Also, we need an identification for the temple."
As the child seems to be ok and is being tendered by the clerics, Dietrich moves besides Vorelle and keeps ready to attack anything coming through the portal.
(hits ac 21, damage 8)
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) Friday February 4th, 2005 11:57:54 AM
Vauhwyt goes over to the Gate or Image or whatever it is.
She wonders if this is where she would have gone if she had not been able to return to her body.
Vauhwyt looks at the Holy Warrior and shouts out to him. "HEY!? MISTERR! YOU WANT WE SHOULD KEEP THIS DOOR OPEN OR SHUT?"
Mookie is not sure this is a good idea. "Boss, that guy's killing mummies and stuff. Maybe you should just leave him alone."
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 45 m), fire res 2] d20+6=14 Friday February 4th, 2005 3:09:13 PM
Berlon's hands tremble slightly, although he doesn't seem to be afraid. "The woldsblood, this is a sign..." With an almost blank face he walks over to the where the projection is coming from, cleaning it and casting Mending to try to remove whatever desecration he can.
"Unless I am mistaken, this place is a gate to the Reamls of Shadow and Beyond. I... I think we need to assist that warrior as soon as possible..."
Berlon then relates any information a Knowledge: Religion check of 14 yields.
(ooc Dunno if you want to throw a +2 circumstance bonus for the K:R check due to the whole Alemi/Gargul/woldsblood/Fixer thing, or if a 16 instead of a 14 matters. Cast Mending, scroll removed from CS)
Theodore and Macaw Friday February 4th, 2005 6:08:52 PM
Theodore turns away to keep from seeing Dietrich lop the monster's head off. He quickly restashes the tanglefoot bag in his satchel.
He focuses intently on Berlon's administrations over the artifact. "What are you trying to accomplish?" he asks the gnome, as one colleague might to another.
Vorelle Saturday February 5th, 2005 1:03:25 PM
Vorelle waits, watching to see how the whole projected-image thing is going to turn out.
rose Monday February 7th, 2005 1:43:48 AM
Rose shivers as the creature says that it will return "Um, is there any way we can make sure this thing doesnt come back?" She asks in a shaky voice. After getting a reply she goes over to the machine and starts looking at it trying to find any writing and to figure out if it can be mended.
DM Jamie d20=19 d20=1 d20=17 d20=16 d100=31 Monday February 7th, 2005 7:34:44 AM
For those of you tending to the girl, her wounds are all healed, but she is still unconscious. She does have significant scarring across her back and around her wrists and ankles. Her hair is matted with dried blood and dirt. Her skin is very pale from a combination of malnourishment and lack of sun. She looks to be maybe 6 or 7.
Dietrich, you have no problem lopping off the head. When you do, however, the body starts to dissolve into an icky black mass.
Berlon, when you begin to clear off the artifact you can feel the power emanating off of it. It looks as if at one point in time this might have been a holy place, but not anymore. The artifact has been damaged extensively upon close inspection. It will only be a matter of time until it no longer functions properly, but then you ask yourself what is proper function for an artifact?
Rose, upon close inspection of the device you see that it is old and powerful. It is difficult to make out any of the writing anymore. Someone went through a lot of trouble to make sure no one would know anything about this device. Everything but the eye of Gargul, which is projecting the gate, has been scratched out somehow. You also notice that there is a hole located on the artifact that looks like the outline of a small skull.
Those of you standing at the gate. The scene unfolds... As the pack of goblins and orcs gets to the bridge they are unable to cross because of the web that has been cast there. They begin to line their edge of the crevasse. It looks like there are about 20 of them.
When Vauhwyt yells the warrior turns, a bit startled, and looks at the group. Vauhwyt, his is what you hear, {Highlight to display spoiler: { "I was once a great paladin of Alemi from the Wold. I became trapped in a pocket realm when I gave my life to save my friends from death. When that pocket real collapsed I was thrust into the shadow lands. I am never able to return to the Wold because of the changes I experienced in the pocket realm. So I vowed to protect the Wold from attacks by other pocket realms that still exist. A new threat has emerged, Marteus has created a new pocket realm and they have now found a way to bridge the gap to the Wold. That is where these creatures are from. You have to destroy the artifact in order to close the gate. I know it won't stop the creature, but it will prolong their crossing and hopefully give the Wold time to prepare. Goodbye noble warrior. I will hold them long enough for you to destroy the gate." You can feel a great sorrow in his heart when he speaks of the Wold, but as he turns from you to face the oncoming hoard you can fee his spirits soar in anticipation of the battle. }} This happen in a flash.
Everyone else sees the warrior turn, look through the portal, and then turn back. The hoard, in the meantime, has pulled out bows and knocked arrows. One of the humanoids, a half-orc from the looks of him, draws his sword and raises it. Then drops it. At that signal all of the other release their arrows and send a volley across the crevasse towards the warrior. They then reload and fire again.
The warrior pulls a large shield from across his back and crouches behind it. As the arrows begin to strike he tilts it slightly upwards and begins to inch towards the bridge. Most of the arrows glance off, but a few of them pierce the shield and it looks as if a few of those pierce his shield bearing arm.
As he approaches the bridge the web begins to dissolve and about half of the hoard drops their bows, draw their swords and makes for the bridge. The remaining continues to fire arrows at the warrior.
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, bless, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, bless, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+6=14 3d6(4+2+1)+6=13 d20+5=6 Monday February 7th, 2005 10:23:22 AM
"QUICK!" Vauhwyt shouts, "DESTROY THE MACHINE!"
She charges the device, seeking to jam it with her spear. She hits AC14, doing 13 points of damage.
Mookie also flies at the device, but he misses the machine entirely (rolled a nat 1)
As she charges and attacks, Vauhwyt shouts, not looking back, not knowing if the warrior can hear, "WE WILL REMEMBER YOU, GREAT PALADIN OF ALEMI! BUT I WISH WE KNEW YOUR NAME!"
Olyn Monday February 7th, 2005 10:32:42 AM
*V, bless wore off last round, i posted it*
pulling out some salve, he applies it to the girls wounds still on her body, then, taking a skin of water he proceeds to rinse the blood out of her hair. then, wrapping her up in a cloak, he will pick her up, cradling her in his arms and says:
we need to get her out of here Now. secure that mirror and lets go.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 40 m), fire res 2] d20+1=4 Monday February 7th, 2005 11:41:26 AM
"Huh? Wha? But..."
Berlon glances at the artifact then over to the portal. He takes a step toward the portal, then checks himself.
He does a quick search of the area, then checks to see if the creature's body dropped anything.
Search check 4
Vorelle d20+6=10 d6+1=5 Monday February 7th, 2005 1:56:38 PM
Vorelle hears Vauhwyt's instruction and turns toward the artifact. She spares a brief instant to hope the liontaur knows what she's doing, then strikes at the strange sphere with her handaxe.
[Hit AC 10 for 5 points damage]
Theodore and Macaw Monday February 7th, 2005 8:18:16 PM
Theodore quickly backs away as Vauhwyt charges the artifact. Knowing that he has nothing on him to help bring down the sphere, he moves to the portal to keep an eye on the knight.
Rose d20+4=6 d8+4=6 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 4:53:58 AM
As soon as Vauhwyt shouts to destroy the machine Rose draws her sword and swings, unfortunatly she is a bit to quick misses and almost cuts off her toes.
attack: 6 nat 2 damage: 6
Dietrich, ac 19, 26/29 hp, shield, fire res d20+7=19 2d6(5+3)+4=12 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 7:25:34 AM
Dietrich swears in surprise as the creature's body dissolves itself. He makes a short pray to Gargul to keep that monster where it belongs and says: "So much for your coming back!"
He wonders at VAuhwyt's rush action again, but hopes she knows what she's doing and helps destroying the artefact. hits ac 19, damage 12
With his attention on the destruction, the warrior can't fully appreciate the magnificent fight and act of courage going on in the other side of the portal, but what he sees gives him strenght.
DM Jamie d20=15 d20=2 d20=13 d20=14 d20=14 d20=7 d20=8 d20=17 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 7:27:24 AM
As you hack at the artifact yuo can see that you are slowly destroying it. As pieces fly off, sometimes you see the image waver a bit. But it looks as if you still have a ways to go.
And the scene in the gate unfolds...
As the warrior crosses the bridge he is pelted with arrows from the half of the hoard that stayed on the other side of the crevasse. After their second volley he meets with the first of the half that crossed the bridge.
You can almost feel the power of the blows through the portal. You can see the determination in the warriors actions. He will not allow any to cross.
Several of the hoard on the bridge fall back to the ledge and pull their bows in order to help weaken the warrior down.
Then the unthinkable happens, the warrior staggers on the bridge. He has been taking alot of arrows and it looks to be wearing on him. The orc he is directly battling seems to smile as he strikes. His blade diggs deep into the warrior's left shoulder and you can hear the bone crunch.
The warrior is thrown backwards about 10 feet from the orc. He stands and does something unexpected. He throws his sword at the first orc and it pierces him in the chest, sinking all the way to the hilt. He then closes and begins to attack with his hands to keep them from advancing across the bridge.
Olyn d20+5=21 d8+2=7 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 8:54:45 AM
yelling to Vorelle: tell the warrior the child is safe.
yelling to Berlon and Theodore: cast whatever spells you have, take out that bridge before the horde crosses.
handing the child to rose to tend to, Olyn pulls out his mace. aiming for the eye of gargul, he throws all his power into his swing and smashes the head into it. ac21 for 7dam.
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 40 m), fire res 2] d20+1=8 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 10:48:41 AM
"Here, Friend Olyn, please... allow me, I am strong enough to attend the child." He takes the child from Olyn, and being tall and strong for a Gnome (just over four feet tall!) he should be able to watch over her with no problem.
"Friend Rose is already... attending to the device, and I am virtually out of spells. And if Friend Theodore uses any magic, make sure everyone gets clear first..."
Berlon tries to make a quick Search of the room, but there is an awful lot going on. (Search roll 8)
Theodore and Macaw Tuesday February 8th, 2005 6:53:24 PM
Theodore keeps his attention focused on the valiant knight as he struggles against the oncoming goblins and orcs. He shakes his head at Olyn's call for action, "I have nothing to help him. Nothing that won't also put us in jeopardy."
Vorelle [AC 17; HP 22/27] d20+4=20 d20+4=13 d6+1=3 d6+1=6 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 8:16:35 PM
Vorelle is startled when Olyn calls to her. Surely there is somebody else better suited to calling a message across dimensions? Gamely, though, she opens her mouth to try--and can manage nothing but the tiniest squeak that doesn't even carry to her own party members.
Frustrated, she swings her axes at the artifact.
[Hit AC 20 for 3 points and AC 13 for 6 points]
Vauhwyt and Mookie (AC21, HP24 of 24, enlarged, shield, charging, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) and Mookie (AC17, HP12 of 12, enlarge, mage armor, 2 hp fire resist) d20+3=14 3d6(1+3+1)+4=9 Tuesday February 8th, 2005 8:17:01 PM
Vauhwyt takes another stab at the device with her spear. She hits AC14 for 9.
DM Jamie d20=9 d20=14 d20=14 Wednesday February 9th, 2005 7:46:19 AM
Under the constant barage of attacks the artifact is begining to crack and the gate is flickering more often.
Between flicks you can see the battle taking place on the bridge. The Orcs have begun to swarm over the warrior, but he has not let any of them cross the bridge yet. He gets in a blow here and there and they are always well placed. Then it happens, one of the Orcs picks up a goblin and flings him at the warrior. He was not expecting that and crashes over the edge of the rope bridge. He catches the rope railing on his way over and is now hanging off the side of the bridge while the Orcs begine to cross.
The warrior looks at the gate and you all hear in your minds "You are all braver than you know, smarter than you think, and stronger than you feel. Someday ytou will be great warriors." As he says this he swings his sword across the bridge, cutting it. As the bridge begins to plummet one of the Orcs leaps for the edge of the crevasse and makes it.
As he pulls himself up he looks at the gate and smiles. He begins to walk towards it. Then the gate fizzles out. The artifact has takren as much damage as it can and it collapses into a pile of rock and jewels.
Olyn Wednesday February 9th, 2005 9:30:56 AM
dropping to his knees, and bowing his head, Olyn begins praying for the fallen warrior.
after a few minutes of this, he gets up, returns to Berlon and takes the child back in his arms like a loving father would his own child saying: let's go, Now!
Theodore and Macaw Wednesday February 9th, 2005 9:48:06 AM
Theodore puts a shaking hand to the cold wall where the gate had stood. His head droops. "Another one..." he says softly.
Silently agreeing with Olyn's urging to withdraw, the young wizard clenches his fist and pushes the pain away. Turning to face the group, he concentrates on Macaw, still at the entrance to the house, to make sure everything is clear and there are no surprises.
Dietrich Wednesday February 9th, 2005 9:52:27 AM
Dietrich accompanies Olyn's pray for the fallen hero and wonders what has actually happened here.
Before the group returns to the temple though, he suggests to have a good search of the room and to make sure nothing dangerous is left behind.
Than the warrior cleans his blade of the foul blood and flesh and sheaths it again, taking the longbow.
Rose Wednesday February 9th, 2005 12:14:55 PM
Rose quickly picks up the jewels, then goes over to Olyn and the girl. Hopefully the girl will start to look better when she starts to get warm.
active spells: mage armor (lasts 2 hrs, activated before going into house) temperture control (lasts 24 hours activated in tunnel)
Berlon [AC 20 HP 19 - S.O Dietrich (1h 35 m), fire res 2] Wednesday February 9th, 2005 2:06:05 PM
Berlon still seems a little dazed, and continues muttering to no one in particular.
"It's a sign, the Shadow Realms, the Woldsblood, it's a sign..."
He steadies himself and addresses the group.
"Friends, once this is behind us and the child is safe, I need to seek out a Fixer of Alemi..."
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday February 9th, 2005 3:27:38 PM
The destruction of the machine and the final thoughts of the brave warrior echo in Vauhwyt's head, and she pauses in silent reflection.
Mookie, on the other hand, has a raven's eyes for the glitter of jewels among the ruins of the device. "Boss! Boss! Lookee here! In fact, look at this place!"
Vauhwyt does just that, looking at the ruins of the device, and then at the vast underground chamber.
She turns to all her friends, and calls for a pow-wow.
"Everybody, can we just talk for a little while? We have to think this all through."
"Recently we've been falling into advantures, and then we blab about them all over town, or at least to the Prince and the Church and the WLA. We're starting to get a reputation, and I'm not sure that's such a good idea."
"Plus look at this place! The space here is incredible. Someone went to a lot of effort to carve this chamber out of rock. maybe we don't want that someone to know it was us that foiled his plans."
"Here is my suggestion. Bring the head of this undead thing to the church so they can cure the boy. Talk with the child herre, gently, to find out what we can. Keep this place a secret. Lock it up, and find out who owns it. Buy the shop above it, maybe, to keep other people out. Place a watch over it to see who tries to enterr."
"This is not the end -- the Paladin of Alemi made that clearr. We can't afford to expose our hand now. We need to act quietly and get more info. We have to find out who in Dirt City is behind this plot. We can't do that if everyone in town knows it was us who interfered in the first place."
"Come on, friends! This is Dirt City! We have to stop stumbling around like babes and act with our heads for a change. We need every edge we can get so that the Paladin's sacrifice will mean something."
"First thing, somebody, maybe Olyn and Vorelle, please tend to the child and talk with her. Rose, maybe you could keep look-out for anyone entering the room above? And the rest of us -- detect magic and search this entire place. Let's take a half hour and really make sure we're not missing anything. How does that sound?"
Vorelle d20+9=20 Thursday February 10th, 2005 2:01:44 AM
Vorelle sighs. She wishes people wouldn't keep telling her to talk. She goes willingly over to Olyn and the little girl, though, and takes out her healer's kit. She stands ready to assist Olyn with whatever he may need to do.
[Heal check to Aid Another successful; Olyn gets a +2 bonus to his Heal check]
The Race to the Temple
DM Jamie Thursday February 10th, 2005 9:15:06 AM
Olyn, the child looks to be in a deep sleep now. Although she is still not waking she looks much better.
Theodore, as you concentrate on Macaw you see one of the emple priests outside of the house. He is yelling into the house for you to hurry. The child has taken a turn for the worse suddenly. When you place your hand on the wall it is not cold.
Rose you pick up 8 assorted jewels. While you are picking them up you notice there seem to be some drag marks on the floor that someone tried to cover hastily. They head in the direction of where the gate used to be projected.
Vorelle, you come to the same conclusion as Olyn. That the girl is in a depe sleep.
Theodore and Macaw Thursday February 10th, 2005 9:18:25 AM
Theodore turns abruptly to the rest of the group. "The child has taken a turn for the worse," he says loudly. "We must leave now, and return if necessary. The way ahead is clear."
Theodore begins to hustle back to the point where his group descended into the cave.
Dietrich Thursday February 10th, 2005 10:38:19 AM
Dietrich listens to Vauhwyt and agrees with some points, but there is the urge to get to the temple.
He suggests to split the group and keep some people as guards in the cave till all can come back (as there doesn't seem to be any great danger in splitting the group now). Olyn, the child, Theo, Vorelle could go, while the rest search the place thoroughly. By the way, Zayne suddenly disappeared, which is not very normal either.
But there is also another problem. The party has been seen entering the house by a lot of people and won't be able to keep many secrets from the temple anyway. Dietrich also believes that the Prince will ask them pretty soon about this adventure and he doesn't think it a good idea to try keeping secrets from the Prince too.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday February 10th, 2005 12:31:14 PM
Vauhwyt agrees with Dietrich. Split the party, send the undead head and the girl with Olyn, Vorelle, and Theo to the temple.
The rest can search and guard the place. Olyn, Vorelle, and Theo can return as soon as possible.
"Yes, alas, the cat is way way out of the bag," says Vauhwyt. "But the kitten is still in the bag, and we can keep it therre."
"We have to say that we were herre. We have to say that we killed this undead thing. But we do not have to talk about this machine, or the Paladin, or the Gate. Not just yet. We should keep those cards close to our chest. That way we can investigate furtherr. Okay?"
"Olyn, Theo, and Vorelle, please don't tell the temple about the machine. We came doen here, killed some undead, and here is the boss undead's head to heal the boy. That's it."
"Theo, why don't we trade familairs? You take mine and I'll take yours. So if there is trouble in either group, the other group can have a warning."
Olyn Thursday February 10th, 2005 3:48:18 PM
Theo, grab the head, Vorelle, lead the way out.
Olyn follows Vorelle hurridly.
Vorelle d20+7=11 d20+7=13 Thursday February 10th, 2005 4:46:31 PM
Relieved that she's not the one carrying the head, Vorelle leads the way up through the deserted bakery. She tries to keep alert for trouble, but she is clearly distracted.
[Spot 11; Listen 13. Sheesh!]
Berlon [S.O Dietrich (1h 35 m), Detect Magic (3m) fire res 2] Thursday February 10th, 2005 5:15:41 PM
Berlon still seems a little frazzled over the recent events, but tries to remain focused. He closes his eyes and clasps his hands together, casting Detect Magic (duration 3 minutes) trying to see if there's anything else magical in the area.
If time allows, he'll help do a last, thorough check of the room, taking a 20 on a Search check if time allows.
"Friends, we should make sure to do a final check of the bakery as well..."
DM Jamie Friday February 11th, 2005 9:43:57 AM sorry for the late post today
Olyn, Theo, and Vorelle as you emerge from the hole into the bakery everything seems just as you left it. There are a few looky-loos loitering outside of the bakery, but other than that there is nothing. You make it to the temple with little notice. As you step into the temple the girl snaps straight out of her slumber, looks around, and in a meek voice says, "Am I going to get beat today?" As she finishes she trembles a bit and a single tear rolls down her cheek.
The rest of you do a very complete search of the cave, tunnel, and bakery. You find that at one point in time something else was positioned on top of the dias, but has since been removed and dragged towards where the portal was. The drag marks stop there. On the verticle face of the dias there was once writing, but someone or something has gone and removed alot of it.
When detect magic is cast you find that there is a spot on the dias that faintly glows. In the center of it there is a rectangle shape roughly 3 foot wide and 6 foot long. It is residual magic from whatever used to sit upon it. You also have a faint glow on the wall where the gate used to be projected. You can not make out the type of magic.
Dietrich Friday February 11th, 2005 10:05:38 AM
Dietrich agrees with VAuhwyt's allegorie of cats and kittens and helps in the search.
The warrior can't make very much of the findings though and will wait for his religious and arcane friends to share their wisdom.
He hopes both children can be cured and frowns at the evil they have been fighting. Not only were there a connection between Marteus and Gaal, now there is also a distorted Undead cult in it. The group definitely needs to discuss what to do.
Berlon d20+12=17 Friday February 11th, 2005 12:44:13 PM
Once it seems everything has been resolved, Berlon uses up the last of his spells for the day, spontaneously casting Cure Minor Wounds in place of Read Magic, healing 1 hp on Dietrich.
"If anyone else needs healing, I will be more than happy to do so tomorrow. All Friends are always welcome at my lab. Also, can someone remind Friend Theo that I can Identify that ring for him without any of those expensive spell components."
Once he gets back to his lab, Berlon will get some last work in before some well earned sleep. First, he will use up 3 gp and 33 cp worth of ingredients to whip up an easy and quick (for him, anyway) flask of acid. (Carft Alchemy check 17 vs DC 15, progress = 255 out of 100 sp, item complete)
He will also take one of the bags of powdered silver he keeps at the lab and put it in his backpack.
Olyn Friday February 11th, 2005 1:08:59 PM
sitting down on a pew, with her on his lap, he wipes the tear from her cheek and says: you are safe little one. the bad bad person who hurt you has been punished and I promise that no more hurt will come to you.
/pointing to one of the acolytes and motioning the girl to come over
this nice girl is going to take you to the healer, and make the sting on your back go away, she is also going to bathe you and get you some nice clean clothes and something to eat. maybe some sweetcakes too.
if she goes with the acolyte, Olyn will wave at her til she is out of sight, then head to the young boy to see how the other healers cure him, taking mental notes of the process.
if she is reluctant to go with the acolyte, Olyn will then excuse the acolyte and take her himself to do what was stated above.
Theodore and Macaw Friday February 11th, 2005 1:46:42 PM
"Okay," says Theodore to Vauhwyt's proposal to switch familiars for a bit.
When Olyn tells the soft-hearted wizard to pick up the undead head, Theodore shudders visibly, but moves towards the hideous thing. With a bunched nose, squinted eyes, and a grimace, he slowly grabs the head from either side and lifts it. He quickly drops the head and runs about making horrid gurgling noises in the back of his throat and vigorously scrubbing his hands together to get any head residue off.
After calming himself, taking a few deep breaths and such, Theodore approaches the head once more, this time with two daggers drawn. He proceeds to pierce each temple of the head with a dagger. The whole thing looks like some horrible cob of corn on large corn stickers. The fickle mage holds grips the handle of each dagger, holding the head well away from his body, and trounces through the bakery and outside.
He sends Macaw into the house to stay with Vauhwyt and then proceeds to race through the tunnels of Dirt City with the undead head stretched before him, the whole time emitting a pathetic, high-pitched wail as he moves towards the temple.
Once inside, he quickly dumps the head, daggers and all, on the temple floor and goes to stand very far away from it until Vorelle and Olyn arrive.
Mookie Friday February 11th, 2005 3:27:03 PM
Mookie flies just ahead of Theo, cawing, "Make way for the Head! Make way for the Head!"
Vorelle Friday February 11th, 2005 6:51:36 PM
A slight frown creases Vorelle's forehead as she watches Olyn with the little girl. Odd that he should assume that only the undead creature had ever beaten the child. When Vorelle herself was small, she'd been beaten by both parents, her elder brother, neighborhood kids, and the occasional random adult. This was Dirt City, after all, and beating seemed to be a primary method of communication.
In that light, she's not sure it's wise to promise the child that she'll never be beaten again. She opens her mouth to speak, then decides that it's a topic best raised later on, in private.
Instead she turns to offer belated help to Theo, carrying the head in.
Vauhwyt (and Macaw) Saturday February 12th, 2005 2:07:30 PM
Vauhwyt makes sure she picks up every piece of the broken machine. "Help me look for bits, Macaw, please."
She stows them all away.
She also looks around for any hidden exits. How high is the ceiling? She'll poke around up there with her longspear.
After the main room is finished, she goes upstairs and searches up there.
DM jamie d20=1 d20=8 d20=13 d20=15 d10=10 Monday February 14th, 2005 6:07:30 AM
The continued search of the cavern, tunnel, and bakery produces no other information or clues.
Olyn, she agrees to go with the acolyte as long as she can come back to you when she is finished.
The priest comes rushing out when informed that you have entered the temple. He takes one look at the head and then one look at the group. "You are most blessed for being able to defeat this creature. If it is what I think it is you are blessed indeeed."
He picks up the head and takes it into the room with the Timmi. "We will see what we can do." He is gone for some time before the door opens again. He walks back out and their is sweat running down his forehead. He looks like he has bee weakened considerably.
"He will live. Although because of the taint he came in contact with he will always carry the spiritual scar with him. That is the way of the bodak. Those slain by a creature of such evil always rise the next night as a bodak. In this case we were able to bring him back to the land of the living, but it will always be a part of him."
During this lapse in time the rest of the group finishes with their search and found nothing more.
Olyn, the little girl is returned to you, minus all of the dirt and grime of course. She is a little human girl. Her blond hair has been pulled back into a long pony tail that runs to the middle of her back. She has eyes the color of the deep ocean. She has been drressed in a simple white gown of the acolytes.
Dietrich d20+4=21 Monday February 14th, 2005 7:06:49 AM
Dietrich gladly receives Berlon's healing and says the Gnome goodbye.
He has to smile at Theo bringing the head away and Mookie as his herald, though he doesn't like it to call people's attention.
Finally, before the group definetely leaves the cave, Dietrich inspects it and the remainings of the artifact with his stonemason craftmanship.
Stonemasonry 21
He trys to find out: how old is the building/artifact who might have build it (style, techniques etc) similarities with other places the group has been to
Then the warrior waits for the rest of the group to arrive.
Olyn Monday February 14th, 2005 9:08:17 AM
smiling when the little girl returns and sits down next to her on a pew.
so, what shall we call you, little one? *waits for an answer* who are your parents, <name>? *waits for an answer* where does she live, <name>? *waits for an answer*
pulling out a piece of cheesecloth from the folds of his shirt, he opens it, revealing 2 pieces of red, sweet, rockcandy. Olyn lets the little girl take 1 piece, then pops the other piece into his mouth, smiling at the little girl while he sucks on it.
Vauhwyt (and Macaw) Monday February 14th, 2005 11:35:44 AM
Vauhwyt finishes looking around, then goes up to the Bakery. She waits there for the others to arrive.
"I wonder when my package from the Catacombs will arrive?" she thinks.
DM Jamie additional post Monday February 14th, 2005 2:51:51 PM
Vauhwyt, in a flash of green billowing smoke an imp appears in front of you. "Brave warrior, "He begins with a deep gutteral voice," Here is your....." He errupts in a fit of coughing and sputtering.....
"Here is your package." He says in a very meek and wheezy voice. "I need to work on the smoke. I'm an asthmatic you know." And with that he poofs off.
He handed you a package wrapped in lambskin. And then tied off in red ribbon. There is a message on the ribbon. It reads: In celebration of the holiday of love we have wrapped your gift with the lovely red ribbon.
She opens her package and puts on an amulet and gloves right away. She admires how they look.
She tucks the rest of the package away.
Berlon d20+12=17 Monday February 14th, 2005 3:54:23 PM
The next morning Berlon performs his devotions, including prayers to Alemi for guidance and prayer memorization. Once he is done with his spells, he will use up the last of his powdered silver to cast Bless Water.
He takes the newly made holy water, along with the flask of acid he mixed together the previous day, and gently places them in his backpack.
He then starts the preparations for another Tanglefoot Bag. He frowns a little as he is running out of ingredients. He'll have to do some restocking soon, but he uses up 17 gp and 7 sp worth on the new project.
Unfortunately, it doesn't start very well and the bag leaks (Craft Alchemy check 17). He'll have to start again, another 8 and a half gp down the drain tomorrow...
He cleans up the mess and tends to anyone who comes by the lab, then slaps the side of his head. "Friend Theo! I've got to get to him before he spends his money on a lobster claw or eye of newt or whatever it is he uses..."
With that, he closes up the lab and tries to find Theodore. If he does, and if Theo hasn't already had the spell cast, he will touch his holy symbol to the ring the group found and cast Identify.
Theodore and Macaw Monday February 14th, 2005 7:10:17 PM
Theodore is much obliged to be rid of the head, retrieving his dagger and placing them gingerly in a pouch for a thorough scrubbing later on. The good health of Timmi and the little girl is also a relief to Theodore, and it seems as if a weight has been lifted from his shoulders. He stands a little straighter, a little taller.
When Olyn and Vorelle decide to move out, Theodore follows them, eager to get back to the others and see if they've found anything of interest. He also happily hands over the ring to Berlon for the gnome to examine, on the condition that he allows the mage to observe his magic in action. Any use of the Art, be it arcane or divine, is quite intriguing to the inspired pupil.
Vorelle Monday February 14th, 2005 11:04:04 PM
Vorelle listens solemnly as the priest tells them of Timmi's condition. She lingers with the boy a little, thinking he might be glad of a friendly face.
[Is Timmi's dad here, or back at the house?]
Rose Tuesday February 15th, 2005 1:59:23 AM
Rose waits to speak to the others and the priests when none of the children are around.
"That thing said it would come back, do you know a way we can prevent it?
What do you mean Timmi will bear the mark of what happened his whole life? How will that affect him?"
Rose seems unusually quiet and somber as you return to the houses. That night Vauhwyt and Vorelle are woken by Rose screaming during a nightmare.
DM Jamie d100=35 d100=98 d20=12 d20=7 Tuesday February 15th, 2005 6:45:40 AM
Olyn, meekly the girls tells you that her name is runt. She doesn't remember her mother or her father. She thinks she remembers the orcs saying something about her being from the north. "Olyn," she says. "I don't like it here very much. Everyone keeps staring at me. Can we go. I want to see where you live."
Deitrich, upon close examination you really can only tell that the artifacts and the dias were made about the same time. And that was a great many centuries ago. The way they were all formed looks as if they meerly were. The craftsmanship even rivals that of the dwarfs.
Vauhwyt, you find nothing more on your way out to the surface.
Berlon, you discover it is a ring of regeneration.
Vorelle, you do not see his father. When you walk into Timmi's room you see the father still sitting next to him. He is clasping his hand and his head is laying on the bed.
Rose, the old priest turns to you. "He is a little closer now, to the shadowlands. What exactly that means, I can not say. He will have a dark power now and as he grows it will determine his destiny. He could use it to become a bastion of the undead and wreck havok upon the land of the living. Or he could use it for the forces of good and help drive the undead back to the shadowlands. It all depends on how strong his willpower is."
Dietrich Tuesday February 15th, 2005 7:17:50 AM
Despite the circumstances, Dietrich has to admire the craftmanship. He passes any insights on to his friends and hopes someone skilled in lores can make something of it.
When his friends come back he asks: "So, is Timmi alright? What kind of *&£$~# monster was it?"
He is quite worried about what he hears regarding Timmis future and surely recomends to keep an eye on him.
When the party goes home, Dietrich remembers Zayne's strange disappering (ooc I know, but the character finds it really strange, after all, the party lives partially in Zayne's appartment). He opens a small barrel of ale to commemorate their success and suggests the group discuss and plan their next move.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday February 15th, 2005 8:11:06 AM
Mookie, who has returned from the temple, says to Vauhwyt, "Boss, there's nothing else happening here! Why don't we make like sludge and hit the sewers?"
"We have to wait for everyone to get back herre," Vauhwyt replies. "And we can't just leave this place unattended. Either we take responsibility for it and lock it up, or we get someone in authority to take overr."
"Since gossip is going to make it clear that this place is something, we can't just leave it."
Olyn Tuesday February 15th, 2005 9:57:27 AM
looking at the little girl he says: runt is not a name fitting a beautiful little girl like you. if you could be called anything, what name would you like to be called?
*thinking to himself: they want me to go back to the bakers' house to regroup, and this little girl seems attatched to me, and there is no way in Garguls' home I am taking her back to that place*
turning and seeing Deitrich saying: Deitrich my friend, when you go back to the Bakers' house, will you tell them there I will meet tham at the apartment, I am going to take this lovely little girl to the market to get some clothes, and then a toy or 10, then take her back to the apartment for a little while.
turning to the little girl saying: wanna go shopping?
Berlon Tuesday February 15th, 2005 11:05:09 AM
Berlon closes his eyes as he touches his holy symbol to the ring in Theodore's hands. His eyes open suddenly! "Regeneration! How... interesting! Friend Theodore, I must one day tell you the story of how one of these turned the tide in my village's battle with an invading group of goblins and zombies."
"But for now I think we should get back to the bakery and make sure everything is all right."
Berlon will head off to the bakery to meet up with Vauhwyt. Once he's there, he'll cast Detect Magic, just to be sure.
Winding Down
Vorelle Tuesday February 15th, 2005 7:26:47 PM
Seeing there's little more for her to do at the temple, Vorelle accompanies Dietrich to the bakery and then back to the apartment.
Theodore & Macaw Tuesday February 15th, 2005 9:54:17 PM
Theodore goes with Vorelle back to the bakery to meet up with the others and inform them of the condition of the little girl and Timmi.
"A ring of regeneration," Theodore repeats. "That could be very useful. I'll hold on to it until we can decide the best use for the ring." He takes the ring back and slips it into his pouch.
Rose Wednesday February 16th, 2005 5:25:03 AM
Rose pipes up "Olyn I'll go with you two, maybe we should take her to my parents so that someone will be with her when we go back to the tunnel."
DM Jamie Wednesday February 16th, 2005 6:23:22 AM my post will be a little later today. I am trying for noonish
Olyn to Rose Wednesday February 16th, 2005 9:49:51 AM
good idea.
Vauhwyt Wednesday February 16th, 2005 10:50:55 AM
One last thought in the Bakery -- how about those books that werre on the shelf that triggered the secret door? Are those real books? If so, Vauhwyt will read them.
DM Jamie Wednesday February 16th, 2005 4:56:30 PM I am running full speed today. Had alot come up today so if I miss something please let me know and I will rectify the situation. I am sending out an email to address xp and other items.
Olyn, your friend would like to be called Elanna. She doesn't know why, but it just sounds right. You also make it back to the apartment.
You are able to reboard the window and lock the door before leaving. It might not keep everyone out forever, but it will give you enough time to figure out what you are going to do next.
Vauhwyt, on the way out you grab the books.
Everyone else eventually makes it back to the apartment. Olyn is there with the girl and they are playing games.
Theodore and Macaw Wednesday February 16th, 2005 6:06:21 PM
Theodore is glad to be heading home. Once there, he places the newly acquired ring upon the table for a group discussion as to who the new owner should be. He also asks for the picture with the writing on the back to be produced, (believe Berlon picked it up) so that he might have a closer look at it.
Berlon d20+12=22 Wednesday February 16th, 2005 11:57:38 PM
Things to do today:
1) Scribe a Bull's Strength Scroll (6 xp 75 gp removed from cs, scroll added.) Check.
2) Meet up with Friends at the apartments. Check.
3) Remember to remind Friends to get those artifact gems checked and appraised. ("Friends! We need to remember to get those artifact gems checked and appraised!) Check.
4) Remember to talk about the ring, if asked. ("Well, Friends, under most circumstances I think Friend Olyn and I can provide a good amount of healing, and the ring would probably fetch a pretty penny on the open market...") Check.
5) Check to see if any Friends need healing. ("Friends, do any of you still require healing after your night's rest?") Check.
6) Once back at the lab, check on the Tanglefoot Bag started the previous day. ("Ack! out of ingredients! Hmm...) Skip for now.
7) Check to see if there are any monies in the bag Berlon puts the pocket change he gets from selling his miscellaneous alchemical creations. ("Yes, this gets out blood. Why do you ask?") Craft: Alchemy check for week = 22 = 11 gp. Check.
8) Trudge back out and buy materials for another stab at the Tanglefoot Bag. ("Forget that, I'm beat. I'll do it tomorrow.")
Vorelle Thursday February 17th, 2005 12:41:08 AM
Berlon has proved his worth--but he's still a comparative stranger and Vorelle is still leery of strangers. So it is Olyn to whom she sidles up and requests some additional healing.
[After a night's sleep she'll be down by 4, I believe.]
As usual, Vorelle displays little interest in the treasure.
Rose Thursday February 17th, 2005 7:34:23 AM
As the night gets later and everyone starts getting tired Rose says "Olyn, Elanna needs to come with Vauhwyt, Vorelle, and me tonight. She cant stay in a house full of guys.
As she takes Elanna back to the girls apartment Rose will buy some clothes for Elanna, visit the bath house, and buy dinner including some bread for breakfast.
Back at the girls apartment Rose will make up a bed for Elanna either in Rose and Vorelle's room or in Vauhwyt's room, which ever Elanna prefers.
Olyn d8+3=10 Thursday February 17th, 2005 9:44:34 AM
if Elanna protests going with Rose and the other girls, he calmly says to her: it's ok my dear, its good for you to go with them, besides, they have better tastes in the shopping department than me.
as the girls leaves, he walks up behind Vorelle, places his hands on her shoulders, and heals her for 10 points, more than enough to heal her up.
the next day, leaving Elanna in the hands of the other ladies, he excuses himself citing some personal business, and heads out. first stopping off at the temple for prayers and tithing (50gp), then he heads to the House of the Wolves (Jamie, i really think we should do my roleplaying there in emails)
Dietrich Thursday February 17th, 2005 10:17:10 AM
Dietrich is glad that everything went smoothly and prepares for the group parley at home. Though he is relieved to see Elana well, the warrior isn't exactly happy with small girls around (others from Rose, of course) in the house and is quite satisfied with Rose's suggestion...
He offers some of the ale to everybody and takes his gear off, admiring the rune encraved breast plate, before turning to his friends.
Concerning the ring, Dietrich thinks it best to stick to the agreed procedure, that is, the partymembers that didn't get any magic the last time should dispute it.
He feels comfortable to have the funny Gnome in the discussion, as he's proved reliable and, after all, is a sacred man of Alemi. But Dietrich is still worried with Zayne's disappearance.
Before people start dissipating, he says:
"Well friends, what now? First of all, I'd say we have to act as a group and discuss our actions before exectuting them. I'd also suggest that we have a research about this weird undead cult and possible connections with other enemies. Don't forget that the bakery was marked in the book we brought with us from the cursed MArteus servants. Also, what kind of political consequences do you think this might have? The CIty has been a very dangerous place for the last weeks."
DM Jamie Thursday February 17th, 2005 6:39:15 PM If you prefer to take some of the roleplaying into email no prob. Just shoot me the email, although I may not do alot of roleplaying in the email to ensure I quick turnaround.
Elanna goes with the girls, but she turns at the last minute and runs back to Olyn. She makes a flying leap that knocks him over and gives him a big hug and kiss. "Thanks. I will see you in the morning." She says as she looks at the ground turning a shade of pink.
Rose, even though Elanna was seen by the best healers the temple had to offer you see the brunt of the torture Elanna received at the hands of her captors. Her back is littered with scars from whippings. It looks like they used some type of jagged metal at one point. Her toes look as if the toe nails have been torn out and at times, parts of the ends of her toes.
She tries to hide most of her body with a towel while she is in the water. She is obviously shy about her appearence.
As bedtime closes, before you have a chance to make her a bed she walks over to one of the corners of the room and lays down. She then looks up expectantly and says meekly, "I am ready for the chains now." She extends her wrists and you can see where something has, over time, dug scars into the calloused skin around her wrists.
The rest of the night wear on uneventfully for the rest of the group.
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+7=10 d20+7=19 Thursday February 17th, 2005 8:22:30 PM
Vauhwyt smiles at the girl, and says, "There's plenty of room in my big bed. Come sleep with me if you like!"
When she sees the child's wounds, Vauhwyt gets really angry. She has a hard time hiding her emotion (Bluff check 10). Mookie says, "Calm down, Boss. Don't frighten the kid."
Vauhwyt nods and tries even harder. She smiles at Elanna and tells her, "I'm not mad at you, sweetie. I'm mad at people who would hurt you like this. Those are bad people. Don't worry. We're going to do our best to make sure no one hurts you again."
When the child volunteers to be chained, Vauhwyt has a much better time hiding the depth of her feeling (Bluff 19). "No, dear one. We don't chain our guests when they go to bed. You are free to come and go as you like."
IF Vauhwyt gets a chance to be alone with the child, maybe because she sleeps with her, then she will talk to Elanna privately.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Vauhwyt takes the opportunity to whisper to Elanna, "When I was a little girl, bad people took me away too. They hurt me like they hurt you. See this." The liontaur holds back her hair on the side she always keeps covering her face. Where her ear used to be is only a ripped mass of scars. "See what they did. But now I am safe and free. Just like you! So sleep well, sweet one, and have happy dreams."}
Berlon Thursday February 17th, 2005 11:00:34 PM
After the quick discussion, Berlon is the first to leave. "Uh... forgive me... er... I, uh, left a Tanglefoot Bag cooking." With that, he hastily takes his leave.
When he gets back home, he puts away his equipment and sits on the edge of his cot. A faint outline of light can be seen through the edges of the shutters of the lab. He sighs and lays down, but sleep does not come to him.
The lab will not be opening tomorrow.
Theodore and Macaw Thursday February 17th, 2005 11:25:27 PM
"The ring is a very powerful item," Theodore suggests to the others. "But I have no desire to keep it for myself. If no one else would like the ring, I think we should sell it and split the hefty price that comes from the sale."
Macaw, nestled in the wizard's hair, nods his head vigorously.
Vauhwyt Thursday February 17th, 2005 11:52:43 PM
Quick extra post.
In the morning, Vauhwyt asks if it might help the girl to give her the ring to wear for a while.
Rose Friday February 18th, 2005 12:52:16 AM
Unlike Vauhwyt Rose doesnt even think about hiding her reactions when she sees the scars all over Elanna. You can clearly tell from her face first shock then rage and finally sorrow and confusion. Even with all that has happened in the last few months sheltered little Rose still cant comprehend why anybody would do something like that, thievery is common in dirt city and although it can be violent Rose has never really been exposed to much more than bar fights and such. Killing does happen, but usually in fights. Torture, especially on a child, is incomprehensible to Rose. She has been told that it happens, but this is her first experience with it first hand. She shoos away any gawkers in the bath house and helps Elanna wash her hair. She starts to cry when Elanna asks for the chains and as Vauhwyt comforts the girl goes to the kitchen and cries for a bit before bringing Elanna some milk and a sweet for a snack.
Rose has trouble sleeping that night waking up crying in tears, or shivering and scared depending on wether or not she was dreaming of what must have happened to Elanna or the Undead creature that they killed.
Dietrich Friday February 18th, 2005 9:17:02 AM
Dietrich isn't present at the bath, so can't see what happens there, but what he's seen so far is enough to know that the little girl went through hard time. As so often, she remembers him of the many inocent victims of war and oppression who he's seen during the campaings in the Windbourne Hills, and it fills him with sadness.
Nevertheless, the warrior is a little annoyed that nobody answered or reacted to his suggestions of further movements. He reminds his friends to have a research about that fallen paladin too, as it is certainly very important.
The ex-soldier drinks a little more as usual this night to help him forget all the suffering and have a good sleep.
DM Jamie Friday February 18th, 2005 12:04:07 PM
Elanna asks to sleep with Vauhwyt for the night. Early in the morning those staying in the ladies quarters hear movement in the dark.
Upon inspection Elanna is up and in the kitchen preparing breakfast. If asked she says matter of factly, "I get up and make breakfast or I get beaten."
Vorelle Friday February 18th, 2005 2:47:52 PM
In the evening, before they all go to sleep, Vorelle shows Elenna the lock on the door and how strong it is. "N-n-nobody can g-get in to h-h-hurt you," she assures the girl.
The next morning, she gets up to find the child making breakfast. "We d-d-don't b-beat our g-guests," she explains matter-of-factly, "and R-R-Rose usually m-makes b-b-breakfast. Would you l-l-like to h-help?"
Berlon Friday February 18th, 2005 2:54:10 PM
Berlon does not open his lab come morning. The few questioning knocks go unanswered.
Theodore and Macaw Friday February 18th, 2005 7:21:52 PM
"Unfortunately, the ring will only heal damage sustained while wearing it," Theodore sadly informs Vauhwyt the next morning when he comes to check on them.
Once again, the mage places the ring upon the table for all to see. "Unless someone claims the ring, now, I will take it to be sold. Speak up." If no one steps forward, Theodore will take up the ring and head towards the magic store.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Friday February 18th, 2005 7:23:37 PM
Vauhwyt sends Mookie around with a message. "Let's talk. Meet at the girls' place.
Vauhwyt tells Mookie to watch out for and play with the child. That way the party can talk.
She tells Dietrich, "I think you had some good ideas. Could you recap them for us?"
Dietrich Sunday February 20th, 2005 7:21:57 AM
When everybody recovers from the last adventure, Dietrich is eager to have a general meeting with all group members at the girls's place.
He doesn't agree with Theodore selling the ring for the party, as he still thinks the partymembers who didn't get magic items at the Blackbird Forest should dispute the ring. But he would like to know about other stuff found in the bakery, like jewels or so.
Finally, the warrior recapitulate his suggestions: 1) Act as group: collectively decide first what to do (it seems some party members are going around on their own...
2) Have a sound research about the undead they have destroyed and the artifact, possibly strange cults etc.
3) Research about links of the undeads and Marteus/Gaal (the bakery was in the Book we brought from the forest)
4) Possible political consequences of the bakery incident (remembering the dangerous atmosphere of the City in the last weeks)
5) Research about he Paladin hero we saw through the portal: who could he have been, what has he done etc. Links to cults.
6) What happened to Zayne (he's a friend, we live in his place etc.)
Rose Monday February 21st, 2005 12:11:57 AM
Rose's eyes tear up "You dont have to cook if you dont want to." Rose will make sure that Elanna gets lots of honey on her porridge and toast, lots of milk, and other good things.
At the meeting Rose says "I found several jewels in the house and tunnel, they need to be checked for magic though."
Rose continued Monday February 21st, 2005 12:34:59 AM
Rose pulls several jewels out of her pouch, one of which is a ruby in the shape of a skull as large as a half orc's fist, and lays them on the table in front of her. She will then casts detect magic on the jewels.
ooc: jaimie Rose picked up all the jewels when the artifact was destroyed, but you never said how many that was or what types.
DM Jamie Monday February 21st, 2005 7:36:27 AM
And the city sleeps...
In the past 24 hours you have noticed that the city has lost some of the edge it had only a few short days ago. It still has a new air of mystery about it, but the dangerous side seems to have taken a nap.
Everybody makes it to the girls house to discuss. Everyone is suprised when the doorknob turns and Zayne walks into the room.
Along with the questioning of Zayne, which will no doubt happen right away, the discussion covers several things and lasts most of the morning. Sometime you can hear the delighted squeels and giggling of a little girl. Every once in a while you hear Mookie scream out and then an erruption of giggles from both of them.
Rose, there were twelve jewels strewn about the floor. They are various sizes, shapes, and types. You have 1 small diamond, 5 medium emerals, 3 of what you think are amathyst, and then there are 3 saphires. And you also have the ruby shaped like a human skull.
Berlon d20+7=17 d20+7=24 Monday February 21st, 2005 10:39:44 AM
Berlon starts the day with his prayer and spell rituals.
Berlon will try to remember if he knows of any Fixers of Alemi that might be close to Dirt City. He constantly heard stories of them as a gnomeling (more than one of his ancestors had been Fixers or Healers) but that was a long time ago.
Once that is complete, he will make another check, with a second Guidance cast, to see if he can turn up any information on the Paladin of Alemi that they encountered earlier.
Knowledge: Religion check (after casting a second Guidance) = 24
Olyn Monday February 21st, 2005 11:35:28 AM
walking in about an hour before noon and seeing Zayne there he waves saying: good to see you back, where you been?
after an answer he turns to hear Elanna laughing in the background with, with the sound of it, one of the birds, he smiles.
sitting at the table he gets caught up to whats been and being said.
when eyes sort of shift towards him he says: had a talk with a member of the wolves, someone with a bit of authority mind you. and they said for the bakery, like its ours to give, <shrug> but for the bakery, they will find out where Elanna is from, if her parents are alive, and any known relatives for her. when this was proposed to me, I excused myself, inquired at the temple about this warrior in the other realm, then came here, and while I was coming here I thought to myself, if the Wolves want this Bakery, then there is more to it than we found and so I say we go back, henceforth, and really scrutinize that place. leave nothing left unturned, no floorboard unchecked, or wall for that matter, give it a complete look over even if it takes a few days. but do it thoroughly.
Dietrich Monday February 21st, 2005 11:53:01 AM
Dietrich is glad to see Zayne and Olyn back and listens to his friends's explanations. He is suspicious at what might be the connections between the bakery and the wolves and he agrees to have a new search there, but after they got some information about the paladin and the kult. He also suggests to get some info about people possibly linked to the traitor baker and the place.
The warrior smiles at Elanna's good time and remembers Mookie's funny ways.
He is very satisfied with the treasure and wonders how much it will be in gold.
Zayne Monday February 21st, 2005 12:17:21 PM
As Zayne slinks into teh room he has a bewildered look on his face. He sits down and sits there patiently. When Oly walks in and wave he nodds back and responds by saying,"I'll tell you later. So can anyone fill me in on what's going on and who is that giggling with Mookie?"
Theodore and Macaw Monday February 21st, 2005 5:47:56 PM
Theodore humphs to himself and spins the ring about on the table. "Then, if there are no objections, I will take the ring for myself."
"I can look into the artifact that was down there," he suggests. "And I might be able to find something on the bodak. I won't be much use discussing politics, though."
Theodore also offers to appraise the jewels that Rose collected, if she wants him to.
Rose Monday February 21st, 2005 10:59:05 PM
Rose continues to concentrate on the jewels with her detect magic spell for as long as she is able. After she is done she will ask Theo to appraise the jewels first and then she'll use Barnum's Appraisal to do a second appraisal for comparison.
Vorelle Monday February 21st, 2005 11:35:04 PM
"W-w-we r-r-rescued her," Vorelle explains to Zayne, glad to have her fellow Ranger back in the group again.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 5:48:55 AM
Vauhwyt nods at Dietrich's sensible words.
She thinks over the treasure she has received in the past -- a magic weapon, a magic ring -- and she thinks that she has had a fair share of magic stuff. Let someone else have a turn. "Theo," Vauhwyt says, "what was the last magic treasure you gained? If you are due, that sounds good to me. Who else has not had much lately? I had that ring from Blackbird Lake, so I'm okay."
Mookie says, "Hey! I never got any magic item!"
Vauhwyt says, "Oh, yeah! Mookie! I just bought some things for you! Herre, this magic bag and these scrolls. I'll show you how to use them!"
"Wow! Boss! For me?" -- the bird seems surprised.
As for the gems, part of Vauhwyt thinks we should sell them and split the proceeds. Part of her wonders if they should keep them since they came from the machine. That skull sure looks interesting.
And then Zayne returns! As soon as she sees him, Vauhwyt leaps up and gives him a hug! "Hey, you dummy! We missed you! How are you doing!"
DM Jamie Tuesday February 22nd, 2005 6:02:39 AM
Rose, the detect magic warrants nothing from the jewels. They are just ordinary jewels.
I will post more this afternoon
DM Jamie Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 5:46:25 AM
As you sit there and discuss there is a knock at the door. When you look out the window you see, waiting for someone to answer, is one of the Princes bodyguards. From the looks of things he is nervous. He keeps looking over his shoulder and he is tapping his foot on the front step as if in a hurry.
I believe Brent will be taking over as of tommorow.
Olyn Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 8:44:14 AM
opening the door, he looks back at the group saying: it was only a matter of time before he (thumbs at the bodyguard) showed up.
turning back he says: well man, what is it you want?
* was there a post i missed, sounds like this guy asked a question but on my screen, the last thing i saw was: will post more at noon, and nothing after but todays post *
Rose d20+19=35 d20+9=20 d20+9=23 d20+9=15 d20+9=16 d20+9=11 d20+9=10 d20+9=24 d20+9=27 d20+9=16 d20+9=13 d20+9=20 d20+9=24 Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 9:15:15 AM
Rose is busy casting Barnums appraisal and appraising the jewels. She doesnt notice the knock on the door. She will try to appraise all the jewels at once, if she cant she uses barnum's appraisal on the skull shaped ruby.
barnums appraisal: target touched 1 object, +10 to appraisal checks
Theodore and Macaw d20+6=10 Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 10:44:35 AM
"I believe that I sold the last item I recieved," Theodore responds to Vauhwyt. "And I'm not sure what exactly that was. I do know that I was one of the few who didn't take an item the last time around."
Theodore then sits down to help rose appraise the gems, but is distracted by the knock on the door.
(Appraise check = 10)
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 11:14:23 AM
"A likely story!" Mookie says in answer to Theo.
"Hush, Mookie," says Vauhwyt. "Well, I'm glad you got the ring, Theo. You earned it."
Vauhwyt watches the prince's guard and wonders what this is about.
Dietrich Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 11:30:06 AM
Dietrich agrees with Theo having the ring and is fully concentrated at the discussion when there is the sudden knock at the door.
As he sees the Prince's uniform, the warrior sighs silently. It was really expected. But perhaps we can even get more information...
As Olyn speaks to the man, Dietrich starts getting ready to departure again, giving Zayne a look not to create any problems for now.
DM Jamie Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 11:40:39 AM I edited my previous post so it made more sense
Out of the apraisals you think the skull would bring about 1000 gold.
The others, based on their size and shape, would bring about 400 gold per jem.
Vauhwyt Wednesday February 23rd, 2005 11:12:45 PM
"Well, maybe we should sell the gems and skull and split the proceeds."
Then she moves the gems and skull out of sight of the visitor.
Vorelle Thursday February 24th, 2005 1:06:52 AM
Vorelle is in favor of pretending that nobody's home, but she soon realizes that isn't going to work. She checks to make sure her companions are ready, then pulls the door open.
DM Jamie Thursday February 24th, 2005 6:34:23 AM Brent never got back with me so I am still here... bwahahahahaha
As the door opens you almost see a sigh of relief pour over the mans face. As if you being home meant his life.
"Ah, mam,...." the young man stutters. "I see that you are home. The prince has asked to see you and yours on a matter of great urgency. I have been informed to secure your visit by any means necessary."
As he says that last statement he motions behind him to the squad of 6 men waiting.
Mookie, as you are playing in the back with Elanna, suddenly the room grows cold. Cold enough that you can see your own breath. Elanna looks up and with cold milky eyes she begins to speak to you. Her voice sounds as if it has a longing for something it can no longer have.
"Feathered one," she begins, "I don't have much time." Her speech is labored and slow. "There is a storm approaching. Focus on your task at hand, it will help you weather the storm. Remember you are all braver than you know, smarter than you think, and stronger than you feel. Someday you will be great warriors."
With that Elanna drops to the floor and the room warms once again.
Dietrich Thursday February 24th, 2005 6:54:30 AM
Oblivious to what is going on between Elanna and Mookie, Dietrich musters the Prince's "envoy" and the guards. He doesn't like their tone at all and is a little surprised by the implicit threat, though he doesn't think the 6 guys would be a match to the party anyway. He thinks to himself: "Why this now? We usually have quite good relations with the bigwigs."
The warrior shrugs and waits for Olyn or Vauhwyt to do the speaking. He will accompany the guards without comments, but with his full equipment.
Olyn Thursday February 24th, 2005 9:01:31 AM
looking at the guard at the door saying: you needed threaten us with those guards to summon us, all you have to do is command us, being we are here for the Prince to command.
turning to the others: the Prince needs our help yet again, some grave matter came up and only we can dela with it. so, gather your things, your packs and lets go.
we'll leave Elanna with the priests, I know she'll be safe there while we are gone. and with that said he goes into the backroom to get Elanna. upon arrival he sees her slumped onto the floor and thinking she is sleeping he goes to her, gently stroking her back like a loving parent would to awaken a sleeping child. saying: Elanna dear, time to wake up, we must go see someone and I need you to be a big girl and stay with my friends at the temple for a bit.
*if she wakes up he picks her up and carries her to the men's quarters, sitting her on top of the table while he goes and retrieves his gear*
*if she doesnt wake up he'll begin checking her like a healer would a fallen friend, gently, but with determination, and in doing so will yell out for his friends to come help*
Vauhwyt and Mookie Thursday February 24th, 2005 9:34:44 AM
Vauhwyt feesl the sharp spike of fear that jabs through the link between her and her familiar. "Mookie!" she shouts as she stands. She follows Olyn to the inner room, where Mookie is jabbering.
"I didn't do it! It wasn't me! I didn't touch her! Honest, Boss! I had nothing to do with it! It was her own fault! She was --"
"Shut up!" Vauhwyt tells the raven, more sharply than usual. "We'll talk about this laterr."
She goes to Olyn. "Is the girl okay?"
Seeing that she is in good hands, the liontaur stuffs the bird into her pouch and turns to the guards.
"Of course we will be right with you. We're getting our things right now. We'll be dropping this girl off at the Temple of Wardd on our way."
Theodore and Macaw Thursday February 24th, 2005 12:09:43 PM
Theodore slips the ring onto his finger until he has a chance to otherwise sell it. He stands and collects his gear in mute aquiesance as the guards look on and scrubs his hair in frustration at always being interrupted by the Prince's men.
Berlon Thursday February 24th, 2005 3:32:49 PM
Loading up his equipment and making sure to double band his weapons, Berlon heads out towards the main gate of town.
Rose Thursday February 24th, 2005 6:42:24 PM "We'll be with you in a moment." Rose says as she quickly hides the gems in her belt pouch before going to her room. Once there she quickly puts the gems in her bag of holding and changes into something a little nicer, while making sure that in case the group gets sent out with out any warning again she has some other things in the bag that would be useful. She makes sure that she's wearing her weapons before leaving.
Vorelle Friday February 25th, 2005 2:23:46 AM
Vorelle hangs back, thinking frantically. She has a bad feeling about this meeting, and doesn't want to go. At the very least, she wants to tell someone where they're going so they'll know where to start looking for the bodies. But there doesn't seem to be time.
DM Jamie Friday February 25th, 2005 8:10:50 AM I will post this afternoon. Sorry for the confusion
DM jamie d20=18 d20=12 d20=15 Friday February 25th, 2005 5:36:26 PM
The comotion in the back room rouses everybody as Olyn starts to yell Ellana's name. He yells for the rest of the group and there is an edge of fear in his voice.
The body guard and the 6 others outside perk up to the yells and start to enter the room to investigate.
Olyn, Elanna is not waking up and she is cold to the touch, but breathing is regular. Her pulse is good and she does not appear to be suffering from any type of wounds that you can see.
Theodore, the ring fills you with a warmth when you slip it on. Much like a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter night when you sit down in front of the fire place to enjoy a good book.
Rose, you are able to squirel away a few things into your bag of holding (OCC: if you put in anything strange just let me know what it is)
Olyn Friday February 25th, 2005 11:24:37 PM
looking up with confusion as everyone comes rushing in, and with tears welling up in his eyes, he picks up Elanna saying out loud, we must make haste to the Temple, she lives but has the feel of death on her.
and with that, he rushes as fast as he can, carying her safely, to the Temple.
Theodore and Macaw Friday February 25th, 2005 11:29:15 PM
Theodore uses his staff to push aside the guardmen, gently but firmly, to let Olyn through. "We go to the Temple first. Once the girl has been seen to, we will come with you."
Dietrich Saturday February 26th, 2005 6:36:54 AM
Dietrich doesn't understand what is happening, but is worried. He uses his massive body to shield Olyn and the girl from the guards and accompanies the cleric to the Temple.
When Theo speaks, Dietrich looks at the guards, reinforcing the mage's speech.
Zayne d20+8=18 d20+8=18 Saturday February 26th, 2005 2:46:54 PM
(OOC: Sorry guys had a bad thunderstorm and the phone lines have been down for a few days)
Zayne hangs back for once deciding to watch the rear rather than the front.(Listen 18 Spot 18)
Vorelle Monday February 28th, 2005 2:26:11 AM
Vorelle also helps to push the guardsmen gently but firmly out of the way so that Olyn can get through with the girl.
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