Ashira (AC22, HP103/103) Thursday October 13th, 2005 12:39:38 AM
Ashira sighs at the refugees continue to panic. She looks over at the rapidly forming line. "Alright, then, move the line back...let's close it up and form a box...Jagar, Beltro take care of the wolves inside."
Ashira begins to move backward, making sure that the line holds.
Rigging ac 21 hps 70/70 d20+10=15 d20+10=17 d6+1=3 d4+1=2 2d6(4+5)=9 2d6(1+6)=7 d100=67 d100=23 Thursday October 13th, 2005 6:50:31 AM
Rigging listens to the comment from Swirl concerned at the tone of voice. He beams back, "Swirl are you OK? I hope you remember your on my side. How many wolves are coming"
Rigging then calls to the others, "We are in a vicious circle. We need to get to the source. Until we do, we will suffer attack after attack until the refugees are dead.
Redux, Can Talon lead us to the source. Something is confusing Swirl right now and I am not sure we can trust his judgement."
He glances at his wife and says, "Yes I mean to leave the refugees. We need to do this or they are all dead anyway."
Not use if there is a wolf within striking distance or not. If there is, I will swing. Hitting twice for but will have blinked out on the second hit. So I only did 12 points of damage.
If nothing is nearby, Rigging sheaths his weapons and pulls out a wand of fireballs.
OOC Won't be able to post again til late tomorrow, so I might miss a post. If that is the case, Rigging wants to lead the Wildcards into the woods upon Talon's directions and find the nasty directing this.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Thursday October 13th, 2005 11:54:00 AM
Appolo goes completely on the defensive and falls back alongside Ashira.Hearing Rigging.He turns to him"How about this boss we fight until daylight,then we break out.Kirin leads the refugees back ot civilization and we go after the source at least that way they will have daylight and some of them will have a fighting chance to reacj safety,"
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 d20+8=14 d20+8=28 d20+3=12 d10+3=13 d10+3=13 Thursday October 13th, 2005 1:39:02 PM
The Monk moves to attack another wolf thats chomping on a civilian launching a flurry of fists (d20+8=14 1st swing)(d10+3=13 dam) snapping several ribs (d20+8=28)(d10+3=13 dam) and finsihes it off with a blow to the wolfs head " your turn Beltro "
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71 d20+11=20 d20+5=18 d8+5=10 d8+5=9 Thursday October 13th, 2005 1:45:20 PM
Now in the middle of the chaos of the scrambling refugees and wolves the dwarf picks a target takes out his frustration on it with a double overhead smash with his mace(d20+11=20 1st swing)(d8+5=10 dam)(d20+5=18 2nd swing)(d8+5=9 dam) squashing it to the ground with his powerful strokes
with a peek back at Ashira's tactics everyone behind the line " growls out Nezamil as he waves refugees back towards Ashira's defensive setup
The end or just the beginning ??......ADM Chris Thursday October 13th, 2005 4:07:54 PM
Jagar and Beltro on the west edge of the camp continue wreaking havoc on the wolves as they maul two more wolves scattering the rest with their fury.
The mass of refugees swarm between the defensive line and enspelled walls of spiked growth. Ashira's entangle spell on the south edge of camp still has 6 wolves entaled and Redux's web as a couple more
Ashira directs the defensive line forward pushing westward and gets to the center of the camp where they meet up with Rigging,Redux,Nezamil,Calabine,Appolo and Sam which enables the defensive line to expand and give more refugees a chance to make it safely behind them. Rigging pulls his wand of fireballs readying it for action Highlight to display spoiler: { " very impressive boss...maybe he isn't as strong as he says he is "whispers swirl in Riggings mind } Appolo Blends into the defensive line and wisely raises his opinion on a possible course of action Val and Kirin advance along side Ashira in the defensive line with several of the elven refugees trailing behind them. Nezamil smashes another wolf as the line reaches his postion and takes his place to fortify it Mykael feeling quicker with his haste spell upon keeps pace with the line and feels a tingling sensation. Bart which his sword in hand walks instep with mykael also gets a tingling sensation
Redux switches wands and 3 bolts of flame head into the night sky striking 3 ravens and he watches them plummet to the ground only to see their spirits rise up , With a twist of his ring the mage rises up in the air above the meadow. The three remaining ravens caw inanger and arc about to enage the turncoat Talon
The wolves from the west(4th group) waver as Ashira's line advances pushing across the meadow
Suddendly out of the west another group of wolves appear(5th group) and their howls echo in thtu the meadows they don't charge but wait on the western edge of the camp with several of them edging foward eyeing Beltro in his owlbear visage and the fleetfooted Jagar
Valanthe HP 114 / AC 23 Thursday October 13th, 2005 7:13:38 PM
Val holds the line and tries to bolster the spirits of the refugees. Being in a life threatening situation and helpless to do anything about it is a terrible thing to experience.
ooc: sorry if Val hasn't done more but without a map of where the wolves are compaired to the pc's I'm totally lost. I'm really not sure what's going on other than wolves attacking refugees.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 d4+1=5 d4+1=5 d4+1=5 Thursday October 13th, 2005 7:14:07 PM
Redux calls out a mental warning to Talon. Then he sends 3 more Magic Missiles at the 3 remaining birds. (dmg = 5, 5, & 5 (wow))
Ashira (AC22, HP103/103) Thursday October 13th, 2005 11:12:23 PM
Ashira looks over at Rigging with a glare in her eye. "No!! No one gets left behind tonight. We will deal with this threat and then we will find the source." Ashira gives Rigging "the look"...and he knows that she is not willing to give in on the issue. "Alright, close up the box!" she barks out to the line. "Jagar and Beltrio...how are those wolves coming along?"
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Friday October 14th, 2005 11:29:39 AM
The Monk turns his head at the sound of Ashira's voice " Mrs. Arrack looks like they're starting to turn tail " reports Jagar with a grin " just look at that new bunch " points Jagar to the western edge of the camp " not even coming over to play "
Jagar quickly turns his attention back to Beltro " looks like they're scared of us "
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71 Friday October 14th, 2005 11:31:38 AM
The dwarf walks in step with the defensive line making sure there is a little open space between the walkers to let the fleeing refugees thru to safety
Mykael Friday October 14th, 2005 4:00:28 PM
Mykael holds his postion in the defensive line...surveying the the field in front of him for a wolves that might try and break thru to the refugees
posted by Chris
From the Night into the Light ADM Chris Friday October 14th, 2005 4:33:14 PM
The remaining wolves in the center of the meadow by the fighting duo of Jagar and Beltro turn tail having enough of the owlbear and monk head over to join the wolf pack lurking at the western edge of camp .
Most of the surviving refugees are now safely in the now enclosed area behind Ashira's defensive and enspelled spike growth + entangle.
several dead bodies can be seen in the center of camp ..the wolves handwork shows along with a bunch of wounded crawling towards the safety zone. Ashira glares at her husband and voices her displeasure with his veiws of what to do then barks orders to all the along the defensive line to tighten up the spacings to prevent further attacks on the refugees. Val and Kirin take charge of the refugees in the area encourging them to not dispair. Appolo and Bart quietly hold their postion. Nezamil follows Ashira's oders but surveys the meadow for wounded knowing his next task will be to help the injured once the wolves are driven away Mary inspired by Ashira's leadership takes charge and relays her orders to the spearman and retired warriors getting them in the right postions Sam takes up a postion next to the dwarf crossbow ready. Beltro in owlbear form roars a challenge to the departing wolves and holds his postion out infront of the group standing on his hind legs with Jagar next to him
Redux activates his wand of magic missles and quickly dispatches the 3 remaining ravens Highlight to display spoiler: { "nice shooting boss " praises Talon } Calabine all five of him falls back to Ashira's postion . Rigging ears burn as he hears his wife share her difference of opinion about the next course of action
I understand the issue with no map Walter , i'm not up on my map making skills , i tried to be descriptive enough hoping that would be enough Dm Jim will back on Monday and ready to take the next in our journey in the wold
Valanthe HP 114 / AC 23 Friday October 14th, 2005 7:11:07 PM
"Ashira you heard your captain. If he said move then we move. Being married to him doesn't make you captain #2. We are all entitled to our own opinion on matters. After all didn't you express to me in the past about how I needed to follow orders instead of my own opinion? My independent actions, now matter how right I thought they were, have hurt us in the past." Valanthe said loudly so Ashira would hear. She glanced back at the refugees, especially the elven ones, before running over to do as Rigging ordered, smashing any wolves that crossed her path.
Rigging hps 70/70 ac 21 5d6(6+6+1+5+6)=24 Friday October 14th, 2005 10:42:33 PM
Rigging looks at Ashira and says, "We can't keep fighting like this. We are losing people. These creatures are just regenerating. I don't think they are afraid (he points at the waiting wolves), I think they are just gathering numbers to be more effective in fighting us. I guess I am sleeping on the couch but I am pulling rank Dear."
In a louder voice, "Wildcards, we are going after the source. Everyone else form up and protect each other. I have a feeling that most of the wolves and birds will be attacking us anyway."
Riggging then reaches out to Swirl, "My friend, I am in need of your aid. Please show me where this "He" is. I want to have a little chat with him. Please guide me to him."
He says to the others, "Follow me."
Rigging will set out towards where he feels Swirl hoping his familiar will guide him in.
He smiles grimly as he points his wand while walking and lauches a fireball at the 5th group doing 24 or 12 points of damage to them.
Redux Friday October 14th, 2005 10:58:00 PM
"Hey, before we talk of going anywhere, shouldn't we go after Ari and the refugees he was after? Besides, anyone controlling the animals around here is doing so from a distance. Why don't you talk to your 'wind'.
Somewhat irked at his human friends were acting this way. Boy, it was strange the way the animals are behaving. 'Talon, what do you know about this "king" guy? Where's he operating from? Can you point us in the right direction?'
Ashira (AC22, HP103/103) Friday October 14th, 2005 11:56:20 PM
The half-elf is sobered by Val and Rigging's words. "Yes, perhaps you are righ..." Ashira winces in pain, and her hands instinctively travel to her head. Her eyes glaze over for the briefest of moments as she listens to the voice murmuring in her head. "No!! Rigging, Mother says we must keep the group intact. He fears our numbers. Please don't!! We dealt with the other threats, we can deal with this one. Then, when we are done with the wolves we can hunt him down." Ashira looks over at Rigging, keeping her place in line and warily watching the wolves as she hopes Rigging will concede.
Bart (AC24, HP 71/71) Hasted Saturday October 15th, 2005 12:01:51 AM
The warrior watches the exchange between Ashira, Val and Rigging as he keeps moving with the line. "Rigging, I'm not leaving these people behind. Domi watch over us and grant us courage!!"
Posted by Nellie
Mykael (AC23, HP 53/53) Hasted Saturday October 15th, 2005 12:06:11 AM
Mykael looks over at Rigging. "Yes, Ashira, the Captain is right. He steps out of the line and heads over toward Rigging, but stops as the ranger has her vision. He looks over at Rigging. "Well Captain, what are your orders?"
Posted by Nellie
Valanthe HP 114 / AC 23 Saturday October 15th, 2005 9:37:23 AM
Val turns and looks back but doesn't stop moving. "This is not a comittee nor a democracy. We are a military unit. The best thing to do is to eliminate the threat. How can you think staying here is the right thing to do? We have no food, no water, no time to hunt or rest. Unless we stop the source you are just killing these people slowly. If you stay it is the same as if you killed them yourself. Committing to a slow death is still death."
Jagar Saturday October 15th, 2005 11:58:19 AM
The Monk stands next to Beltro and raises his fist at the wolves " want some more of this " shouts Jagar as he shakes his fist.
Jagar looks about the meadow checking out the carnage but smiles as he spots Mary
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71 Saturday October 15th, 2005 10:28:28 PM
The Cleric observes the battlefield looking for the wounded " durn beasts " growls the dwarf
As the the Wildcards voice their opinions " no don't say that ....now they will really panic " groans Nezamil
"I'm with ya on this Ashira " barks out Nezamil as he voices his support of her views
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Monday October 17th, 2005 12:59:08 PM
Appolo just stands silently and awaits the next attack.
DM Jim: A new Dawn Monday October 17th, 2005 1:11:03 PM
The sun is rising on a new day and the battle is winding down. The wolves are withdrawing and chasing after the prey that ran off into the forest and down into the valley, Ari included. Wolf howls can be heard moving away from the group.
With the rising dawn everyone takes stock of the situation. There are dead wolves and a few dead refugees among the trampled grasses and bushes. The plants seem to be recovering well, and fast.
All those that were hasted are drenched in sweat and feel different (spot check DC 15 to determine that each has lost an inch of height and maybe 10 pounds: Ashira DC 15 or no effect and Val is uneffected.) Even more interesting is that Rigging did not return from his last blink and has nothing to fire his wand at from this side.
Rigging can see the outline of the group members, but seems to have lost his way back as he is still out of phase. Rigging can still feel Swirl "You need to come to the center of the valley to meet the power source, just leave the anchor home, it will be much more fun that way....."
Talon answers Redux. "The Kings power is everywhere." Redux notices that Talon seems larger again as he is easily half Redux's size now, One big Owl.
many of the terrified refugees gain some solace by the dawn, but many move to surround Nezamil and plead. "Do not abandon us!"
Mary and John take up defensive position around the throng of people encircling Nezamil and they echo Ashira "Mother says we need to keep the group intact." John has his bow at the ready and a very determined Mary has her bloody short spear out in front.
Val offers commentary not too different from the missing Rigging. Mykael also offers support for Rigging order, but Bart offers compasion for the refugees.
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Two strings of four of the large foot long ants are marching toward the group knotted around Nezamil, they are not waving their pinchers like before.
After 30 seconds Rigging pops back to the group: DC 15 fort save or loss one strenght.
Ashira notices her husband looks thin and is it possible even shorter than before?
Appolo is much calmer and quieter than normal.
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OOC: I am back from my travels and vacation and I want to thank Nellie and Chris for pitching in. You both did a great job!!
Valanthe Monday October 17th, 2005 11:45:02 PM
"Well your tactic worked Ashira. By arguing instead of following the captains orders you have caused enough delay to where the trail has gone cold. I never would have gotten away with such an act. I guess you feel that you are in charge." Val says angrily. She heads back over to the elven refugees that she has taken under her wing. Val kneels down and starts removing the eighteen javelins that were stored in one pocket of her enchanted quiver. She hands them to Melonie to distribute as she sees fit. Val is much to angry to think as clear as she needs to right now.
Redux d20+2=7 Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:04:50 AM
Redux looks over his bird friend. 'You are getting to look very good. i could get used to you being this big. Stay close with me, friend. If things ever turn south in a hurry, we'll both blink out of here. Until then, this is an interesting adventure.'
"Well, how shall we proceed? As one large group or one fairly small one and one very large one?"
Nezamil Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:05:12 AM
The Cleric calls upon Domi's new faithful to help calm the refugees and organize the wounded .
As the dwarf makes his way to the wounded he reassures them and tends to their wounds (cure minor wounds and cure light wounds to heal any bite and claw marks )" you will not be abandoned "assures Nezamil " there are many aremed people here to help in our defense ....have faith in them to protect you " implores Nezamil
ken Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:06:30 AM
ooc: will you let me know what the added size has done for Talon's str & hp, or just keep track of them yourself. i'm sure with the size comes a little bonus if he were to ever attack something.
Jagar Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:09:54 AM
Jagar joins the group about the dwarf and Ashira helping set up the defense but makes sure he is near Mary ....and inquires if she is ok after the battle with the wolves
Rigging d20+7=12 Tuesday October 18th, 2005 9:56:12 AM
Rigging slumps to the ground feeling weakened and a trifle scared. (Failed fort save)He immediately deactivates his ring of blinking.
He sighs, "I have wings, my ring is malfuntioning and I am afraid to do any other spells. I really am not liking this journey. We should have taken the road and skipped this fun journey of gambling and wine."
Valanthe Tuesday October 18th, 2005 10:39:03 AM
"Captain sir may I suggest that everybody rests for a while. Moving or staying is equally dangerous. But we can fight better rested. It's rough but if we remain strong we can survive this. We cannot give up now. With the wolves about it will be dangerous to hunt but it might be possible to find some food if we hunt in small groups."
DM Jim: Decisions Tuesday October 18th, 2005 1:34:57 PM
The group is exhausted and debates their next move. The refugees stay in large groups close to Nezamil and Ashira. Some stay by Val as she has spoken out about resting up, which they seem in favor of.
Rigging is weakened and does not offer any follow up on his earlier suggestions/orders for the Wildcards. Rigging also voices his concerns about his use of magic.....The now owlbear Beltro shakes his feathery head in agreement and voices a load CAW.
Jager moves over toward his new friend Mary. mary seems alright, but is preoccupied with talking to the other refugees and attempting to calm them down, which is working. Mary seems to be coming in to her own, maybe she was made to be a leader.
John attempts to rally the other combative/armed refugees (Moe, Ralph and Calibine) and keep them sharp. Hal and his brother Kirk start rounding up those refugees not in the center of the Wildcards pickets. Sam stays close to Nezamil and fiddles with the repeating crossbow. "This is a neat weapon." He exclaims. Ashira, Bart, Appolo and Mykael are all strangely quite. (We have to do better posting people: note that I will attempt to post at lunch east coast time.)
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OOC: Talon is now 3/4 of Redux's HP and has +4 str.
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The two rows of four ants link up and seem to be communicating with one another. One moves forward toward Mary and starts waving its feelers at her. Mary looks on confused by the action. and loks to Ashira for guidance. "Any thoughts/" as she points to the ants with her short spear.
Redux Tuesday October 18th, 2005 3:04:32 PM
Redux voices his opinion, "We should move out. We've rested as much as we'll get in one place. Rigging, does that ring use Transmutation magic? That's the stuff that is so dangerous right now. It's the same with my wand for Bull Strength; probably give someone a tail, if it didn't turn them into a bull. Who knows? If you have any other types they should be OK."
DM JIM: Nicely done, Redux gets 500 exp and one hero point for the revelation on the transmutation magic.
Valanthe Tuesday October 18th, 2005 3:12:56 PM
"Mary you remember what the ants did to us last time. Better kill the thing before it stings you." Valanthe says. She moves forward and draws the heavy flail as she slowly gets into a flanking position.
Ashira d20+2=5 d20+13=24 Tuesday October 18th, 2005 3:58:18 PM
The ranger moves in front of Val before she can administer a killing blow. "Hold up there Val. They're not attacking." Ashira sighs as she realizes that it will be until tomorrow before she can cast Speak with Animals. Ashira looks carefully at the ants, knowing that something is up, but she can't quite wrap her mind around it (Wis=5). "Don't attack just quite yet. Let's watch then and see what they do...who knows...maybe they're traitors and want to help us find the King." Ashira chuckles, knowing full well that their luck is not that good.
She turns to her husband and smiles. "I don't care what anyone says, you're the best looking man in this valley!" Adopting a more serious tone, Ashira weighs the options. "Val, you're right. We're in a jam...either option is just as bad. We really haven't rested enough, but there is all likelihood that the attacks will continue if we try to rest. At least now we have daylight. I think Redux is right. I think it's time to head out. We'll travel faster during the daylight hours and maybe we can hunt down the source of all this trouble soon."
Ashira looks at Val for a long time... That outburst of hers out there was very strange. Perhaps it is just the strain of the constant battles, but Ashira is beginning to worry about the Elven barbarian.
Appolo Tuesday October 18th, 2005 8:10:58 PM
Appolo remains relaxed and moves next to Valanthe.He has a been here done this before look about him."Relax sunshine.It's not like we don't do this sort of thing all the time.This Fae King guy is just another notch on on the hilt of our sword."He watches the ants carefully"Yeah and looks like those things are trying to talk to Mary."
Valanthe Tuesday October 18th, 2005 8:34:29 PM
"It's hard to relax love. When we relax people die. We've been attacked by animals for days. All of a sudden one walks up and starts twitching its pieces and we are trusting it? How nieve have we gotten? How many people have died from these creatures? We have magical weapons and armor. We can survive another assault. These people don't have that luxury." Val says loudly so the refugees can hear.
"Ashira we won't get 5 miles by dark in this condition. Are you willing to slaughter more of these people when we get attacked again? When you sword arm is too heavy to wield your blade?"
She turns to look at Rigging. It didn't matter what they discussed. He was the boss. His orders were the ones they would follow. "Captain sir, what do you wish to do? These people need more help than we can provide. Perhaps we find a dfensable position and hold up. Some of us stay here and do the best we can to hold out while most of the wildcards head back and get help. Food, water, wagons for travel. Right now we are in a lose lose situation. We need to do something to change the rules of the game."
Mykael Tuesday October 18th, 2005 9:09:45 PM
Mykael looks at the group, "Its simple, we either head to town and fight the whole way or we take out the cause. However, I believe that we should do it all together."
Looking at the refugees, "We all have been put in a tough situation, and you all know and have seen how tough of a spot we are in. The Wildcards have done what we can to help, and most of you have stepped up and assisted to the best of your ability. We are open to attack at all times, and they are wearing us down, both in strength and in numbers. I believe we should deal with the source, and I submit that you all should come along and help. This will still allow the Wildcards to help protect you, and you could help us to save yourselves, ourselves, and this land."
"Hold the line, I am going after Ari and see if there are any others out there to save. If you move on, we will catch up. Anyone wish to join me? The wolves dont scare me, but a better guide and woodsman would help to find them faster."
Nezamil Wednesday October 19th, 2005 10:25:21 PM
Nezamil nods as talks to the refugees "exactly Mykael "agrees the dwarf
"but you shouldn't go after Ari we need everyone here incase of another attack " adds Nezamil to Mykael
"i'm gonna tend to the wounded " growls Nezamil as he rushes forth directing Domi's new faithful in the effort
let Ari go he is going to be absent for awhile , that was a way of writing him out , Dm delete this in a day or day
Jagar Wednesday October 19th, 2005 10:28:35 PM
As he stands about watching Mary take charge he overhears Val voicing her concerns " Val has a valid point how do we know there all of a sudden friendly " adds Jagar in his support of the Elven warrior
Ashira Thursday October 20th, 2005 12:09:27 AM
The half-elf shakes her head in disbelief of Val's stubborness. She pulls the Elven warrior aside. "Val, what is your problem? Didn't you hear what the Mother of the Valley wants us to do? She says that this Fae King guy fears our numbers...that's why he's pressing his attack so hard. Splitting up is exactly what he wants us to do!! I know we don't have any good options here, but let's not play directly into this guy's hand either."
Ashira looks over at Jager. "You're right, Jager, we don't know if they're friendly or not. It's just...I don't know...they're acting different. Let's just watch them for a while and see what happens. If they show the smallest signs of attacking we'll kill them."
Valanthe Thursday October 20th, 2005 7:43:18 AM
"Look at these people Ashira. Some of them can barely stand. No food or rest for days. Its a miracle that they have started dropping from that alone. Ashira we don't have enough food to keep our own strength up so that we can defend these people."
Val walks way from Ashira and back over to the main group of refugees. "All our lives are in equal danger here. Do you want to drudge along the road for miles and miles, unsure of how long you will last. Or would you like to rest where we can try to hunt for more food." Valanthe says loudly so the refugees can hear. They are in the most danger so she feels they should have a voice in things.
Appolo Thursday October 20th, 2005 11:17:05 AM
Seeing that the group is neither moving or being attacked and the anys are just standing there,Appolo shrugs his shoulders and walks over to Val"Come on sunshine let's go get some rest while we can."He sats in rather calm voice witha happy smile.As he puts his arm around her shoulder hoping to reassure her.
DM Jim: Course of Action Thursday October 20th, 2005 1:06:05 PM
The Wildcards debate among themselves and with several of the refugees on what to do next. No one seems to be grabbing the reins of leadership until Mary steps forward. In a load and clear voice Mary Begins "Listen up everyone. I keep hearing voices and they keep telling me to listen to Ashira's guidance. I think we should follow her lead." Mary looks to Ashira for further encouragement.
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Val brings us several good points about the status of this group. Food is low and no one got a good nights sleep. Foraging is an option as the valley has proven to be plentiful, but no one is moving. Also, foraging takes time as does hunting. Water is not a problem, because Kirin has been following the stream since the group left the waterfalls the previous day.
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What to do with the eight large ants? Seven seem to be waiting while one still waves its feelers. After several minutes, they seem to give up and move off toward the center of the valley. They are not moving fast, but it is amazing how they can traverse all types of obsticles. They are moving in a group and not single file as you have seen them move before.
Valanthe Thursday October 20th, 2005 1:17:20 PM
Valanthe turns and walks over to Mary. "Your opinion is noted. Ashira can make suggestions the same as everyone else. The fact that you hear voices makes me a tad bit worried. Your personal judgement may be compromised and you wouldn't even know it. The fact is it doesn't matter what you want to do, I want to do, or Ashira wants to do. Neither of us is in charge. Mary you can go about your way. Nothing is stopping you. But me and the other Wildcards have sworn an oath. We are a military unit and Rigging is the leader of that unit. We carry out his orders not Ashira's. Now I hope that clear because I would hate to have to repeat myself. If you don't like what he says just start walkin."
Valanthe narrows her eyes and stands there for a moment before walking away. She heads straight for Rigging, shield in hand, flail hanging at her side.
"Captain you need to make a descision. Are we staying and resting or should I start handing out what rations we have left for the days march?"
Jagar Thursday October 20th, 2005 7:45:16 PM
Jagar nods at Ashira's assement of how to deal with the insects.
The Monk steps up next to Mary after Val voices her concerns " you have done well in these trying circumstances " soothes Jagar " i trust you"
Nezamil Thursday October 20th, 2005 7:51:45 PM
As the dwarf oversees the direction if caring for the wounded he makes sure Domi's new faithful are doing the nessacary things to help before edging back to where the group discussion is taking place stopping only to check on Sam .
"Val your absolutely right that Captain Rigging is in charge but we all can voice our opinions " growls Nezamil sternly " i happen to agree with Mary and Ashira on sticking together and i will voice that choice .
Redux Thursday October 20th, 2005 8:13:59 PM
"Come on, let's move! Sheesh guys, this could be days. I've never seen everyone at each other's throats like this. ... Follow those ants."
Rigging Thursday October 20th, 2005 9:09:13 PM
Rigging stands painfully up and clears his throat, "Val, thank you for your vote of confidence, but Nezamil is right. I value and appreciate everyone's opinions. Still I am the Captain and once I make a decision, I expect you all to follow me." He grins a pirate grin and in a lower salty voice says, "If ye lubbers give me any trouble, I will have ye keelhauled the long way!"
Back in his normal voice, "I really don't believe in my heart that we should all go but only the Wildcards should forge ahead. Still most of you think the other way. I will allow the wisdom of the group to influence me this time. We all go.
Lets follow those Ants. We move now. If you can't keep up, you get left behind. Lets go."
Rigging will head out following the ants at a quick pace.
Appolo Friday October 21st, 2005 11:17:06 AM
Appolo moves quickly and silently forward witha wry smile on his face he nods to Rigging,giving hima salute.Taking point right behind the ants.
DM Jim: Ant Following Friday October 21st, 2005 1:25:15 PM
Most of the Wildcards give Rigging a vote of confidence. Rigging then orders everyone, including the refugees (with some hesitation) to follow the ants. It is strange that Ashira does not raise her voice to support her husband.
Mary does not back down from Val's words, but takes no action. Mary seems to remember Val's slap, but does nothing with the bloody spear in her hands. When Val is done speaking she backs away and goes to talk with other refugees.
The ants are moving only 20 feet per round so no one has problem keeping pace. The concern is the terrain and the plant life. The land is green in the extreme and a path must be forced in some locations. Kirin again moves out in front of the group. "I will see if I can make the way easier." Kirin draws his plant clearing blade and off he disappears into the undergrowth.
The trail the the group is following is not wide, 10 feet at the most and single file in some spots. The line of refugees and heros is getting very spread out.
There are times that fruit trees are sighted along the way and the refugees bolt for them to suppliment their meager rations. The same happens when there is easy acess to the steam that is nearby, reugees go and get a drink.
Those refugees that Val handed weapons to took them and arrange themselves with her similar to the way Nezamil has his own flock.
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This is the marching order as I see, please edit your position in your next post or you are where I put you.
This marching order snakes through the forest and you can only see 5 or so people in front or behind you. The farther back you are in line the more trampled the path is and the easier the going. It is possible to move up and down the line, but no more than normal movement because of the undergrowth.
Kirin?
Ants
Appolo
Ashira
10 refugees
Rigging
20 Refugees
Bart
30 Recently converted followers of Domi
Nezamil
Hal and Kirk
20 Refugees
Redux
Calibine
Beltro
20 Refugees
Jager
20 Refugees
Mykael
4 retired warriors and their wives
20 refugees
Val
10 Refugees
Three hours of marching has gone by and progress is make but everyone is getting hot and tired. The sun is rising every higher and there are no clouds to shield the heros, but the vegetation does help. This marching is hard work!
Everyone Roll DC 30 spot and DC 25 listen check.
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OOC: Someone please play Bart until the end of this senario and once(if) you get back to South Harbor, we will write him out of the game.
Mykael d20+4=14 d20+1=7 Friday October 21st, 2005 2:22:15 PM
OOC: We have plenty of iron rations that I bought in town. They are not the best, but are good and filling. We shouldnt be going hungry. Wanting fruit and stuff to suppliment, I understand.
Mykael notes that not one Wildcard is in the back, so he steps aside and lets all pass, then he moves back into line.
As the group passes him he comments to all, "If something happens, group together and dont run. Please help us to help you, we are in this together."
With a strong look on his face, he nods to the warroirs and thier wives in respect and reassurance as they pass.
He nods to Val and states, "I will take the rear guard."
Keeping his eyes and ears open at the back, he contemplates, the situation and what they have left in them. Not to mention, why they are blindly following a bunch of ants. And he thinks back about the governors of South Harbor, how many have perished because of thier lack of caring, desire, and/or ability to do anything. This story will get out, I will make sure of that.
(Spot - 14, Listen - 7)
Valanthe d20+8=25 Friday October 21st, 2005 5:42:53 PM
"That's quite alright Mykael. That's what I am doing. These elven refugees are armed and it bolsters their spirits to take an active roll. Besides your not a wildcard and I just met you. I'm sure that you would be of actual use someplace else. I won't show my incompetance to the Captain by allowing someone who is not a Wildcard do my job." Valanthe replies obviously insulted. She'll stop and wait for Mykael to move back into his position in the line.
ooc: listen check 25
Jagar Friday October 21st, 2005 6:45:35 PM
The Monk falls into postion as the march starts he looks ahead to spot his battle partner Beltro still in his owlbear form
Jagar weaves a diagonal path as he walks so much faster then the others he surveys the flanks of his postion as he reaches each edge and peeks ahead once in awhile hoping to spot Mary
Nezamil d20+5=9 d20+5=22 Friday October 21st, 2005 7:11:34 PM
The Cleric marches along behind Domi's new faithful " good to see Domi's flock is growing " smiles the dwarf
Looking forward he see's Bart " good to see the warrior new Domi's faithful protected in front " With a peek behind he spots Kirk and Hal the two big bouncers from the riverboat " heya guys lets work together if anything happens....we would make a formidable trio with our muscles " remarks the dwarf as he flex's his bicep with a grin "smash em we will "
As he marches he looks around for the woodsman " Kirin's upfront ...hmmm where's John ? " asks the dwarf of himself
d20+5=8 spot ch d20+5=22 listen ch
Ashira d20+12=22 d20+11=31 Friday October 21st, 2005 11:46:27 PM
Ashira is kept quite busy splitting her time between keeping a sharp eye on the ants and watching Val. The Elven barbarian's actions have been more abrasive than usual of late, and have captured Ashira's attention. And frankly, she's had about enough of her bravado. She was making things worse whether she knows it or not. As she travels, Ashira scoots in closer to Rigging. "Rigging, my love...Val's getting out of control. She's making things worse. It is readily apparent to me that she will not listen to my instructions despite the fact that Mother is speaking to me. Keep an eye on her. I think something is up. And please...do as Mother asks...I don't want to have to challenge your authority in front of the others, but I will do what I have to in order to take down this Fae King."
OOC Spot=22, Listen=Nat. 20...sorry about the spotting posting...got a new puppy and she's keeping us hopping. ;)
Rigging d20+12=26 d20+10=15 Saturday October 22nd, 2005 11:17:09 AM
Rigging will look at his wife with concern and some exasperation and ask, "What the heck are you talking about? What voice? Who is Mother? Are you feeling all right?"
Rigging will also glance at the ants and wonder why they are following them. He will point and ask, "Did this 'Mother' ask you to have us follow these ants. I hope we aren't heading for some giant hive to be some queen ants lunch.
I wouldn't worry to much about Val. She is just frustrated and when barbarians get frustrated they lash out. I sort of feel the same way. Last time I ever take a gambling ship. It hasn't been the fun time the brochure proclaimed. I might even demand a refund!"
spot check dc 26 listen check 15
Redux d20+4=13 d20+2=14 Saturday October 22nd, 2005 10:55:55 PM
Redux follows along. He lends some moral support for Beltro. He secretly wonders what it must be like to be stuck in that body. It just happens to remind him of his spell with the jar; maybe he'll try that one. Redux slows his pace and lets the other mages and the first group of refugees pass him, but not all at once; just smelling the roses.
Appolo d20+9=22 d20+6=18 Sunday October 23rd, 2005 8:04:39 PM
Appolo presses forward.Moving quickly after the ants.
Bart Sunday October 23rd, 2005 10:23:17 PM
The big warrior silently stalks the trail as he follows behind Rigging and a group of refugees .
posted by Chris
DM Jim: Movement! d20+10=28 Monday October 24th, 2005 8:51:59 AM
The day is just beautiful with the sun shining and the babbling brook always within earshot. There are exotic birds and plants to be seen all around. It is now around lunch time and a good 5 hours from the battle with the wolves.
The ants are still pushing on with Appolo close on their heels.
Talon flying top cover remarks to Redux that he sees the BIG fat hares that will do his size just and is off for a taste. (Talon spot check 28
Mykael offers to take rear guard from Val, who declines in her own way. Val's now armed entourage of elves glower at Mykael, but make sure to keep Val between them and Mykael.
Everyone is more well fed than I rememeber, thats to Mykael's quick thinking with the rations. People still visit the fruit trees for suppliments.
John comes back from hunting with a gutted deer on his shoulders. John quickly quarters it and passes it out to spread the weight. It will make a nice addition to dinner. John falls into line with Mary. (Thanks Chris, I forgot him)
Rigging and Ashira discuss Val's actions and do not reach any agreement.
As the group slowly works its way down the valley, Ashira hears something big moving in from the left. It seems to be using the dense undergrowth and trees for cover and is at least 50 feet away. Val hears the same thing from the right but may be more like 70 feet away.
Rigging hears the question in his head "What are those things?" coming from Swirl.
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OOC: I am keeping the marching order as is unless you have specified otherwise.
We are now in combat rounds so post accordingly.
Valanthe (HP 114, AC 23) Monday October 24th, 2005 11:11:15 AM
Valanthe orders, in elven, her armed refugees to take up a defensive position with the unarmed in the center.
"There's something over here. I'm going to check it out." Val yells out before pushing into the brush toward the creature, activating her partner ring of invisibility along the way.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 d20+4=17 d20+2=13 Monday October 24th, 2005 2:30:30 PM
'Talon, lunch needs to be interupted; we've got company down here.'
Spot = 17, Listen = 13
Picking up that something is amis in the underbrush from others, but unsure as to what or where, Redux begins thinking about what magic to use where. He begins by having the refugees he is near to circle up and collect a rock or stick, if it's handy. Next he'll activate his ring of levitation. With the time remaining he pops the strap on his scroll holder (just in case it's needed) and pulls out 2 wands.
Valanthe (HP 125, AC 20) Monday October 24th, 2005 2:42:37 PM
OOC: correction in Val's HP and AC
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 d20+6=21 d20+6=10 Monday October 24th, 2005 7:35:55 PM
Jagar turns and spots(d20+6=21 spot ch)Val just as she disappears from sight " where is she going ?"
"Mykael where is Val headed ? " quiz's the Monk as he slides quickly to the right side of the trail but stays at the edge of the trail and listens (d20+6=10 listen ch) for clues of Val's movement
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 d20+4=14 d20+1=9 Monday October 24th, 2005 10:45:59 PM
"She said, she heard something," Mykael comments to Jagar as he keeps his eyes and ears open.
(Spot 14, Listen 9)
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin Monday October 24th, 2005 11:57:11 PM
Ashira winces once more. "Incoming!! On the left!" she shouts out. "Rigging, Mother says whatever it is out there is unnatural! We need to protect the refugees... Everyone back to the river if you can. At least we will have one natural defensive spot." Ashirs sighst as she draws her swords. "This is going to be a long day."
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71/71 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 12:29:22 AM
At Ashira's warning Bart slides his shield off his back " i'm coming " replies the warrior as he closes in on Ashira's postion
" Nezamil this way " bellows Bart
posted by Chris
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 12:41:16 AM
The dwarf quickly leaps into action " stay together and don't panic " growls Nezamil to the nearby refugees
"Hal .....Kirk ......stay here and guard the refugees or if you want some action " growls Nezamil with a savage grin " follow me and take up flanking postions on me "
" gotcha Bart " yells the dwarf in reply " right behind ya " as he surges to the warriors postion moving to protect Barts left flank
Rigging Tuesday October 25th, 2005 8:22:23 AM
Rigging sighs as the group falls into battle formation once again. "Swirl, what does the creature or creatures look like?"
When Ashira makes another comment about "mother" Rigging again asks in exsaperation, "Who is Mother?"
Rigging then pulls out a wand of fireballs looking for potential targets while moving towards the river with the other refugees.
OOC Jim, Ashira and Rigging have been talking to each other. You don't have them near each other on the map. I doubt we would be having a shouted conversation about Val.
DM Jim: Rigging and Ashira have been talking to one another through out the march, but this is where you are at present unless you stated a move, but you did not. You are not to far away currently for loud conversation.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 11:19:30 AM
Appolo was moving ahead trailing the ants upon hearing the cmmotion to the rear,he turns and looks.OH great he thinks moving back the way he came as fast as he can"Ok folks form a square.Hurry spears on the perimeter,mages in the center along with missilers.Pick up rocks anything you can throw.Hurry move form the square."Appolo begins herding everyone intoa square with armed spearmen ot front.As passes Ashira and Rigging"Sorry but a retreat would only lead toa complete rout.We would be chewed up piece meal that way.We're committed."
DM Jim: INCOMING!!! - Combat Round 2 d100=56 d20+8=10 d20+8=28 d20+8=25 d20+8=20 d20+8=9 d20+8=16 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 7:51:43 PM
The Wildcards know somthing is up from Val and Ashira's words and action. Each wildcard takes action. Fear is spreading among the refugees as orders are shouted between Wildcards and to them.
Appolo orders the refugees by him to form a box, but there is not much room. They bump into one another and start to form a tight ball.
Rigging and Ashira talk strategy over a group of refugees and prepare themselves. At Ashira's suggestion some of the refugees between her and Rigging attempt to move into the undergrowth and toward the sounds of the river.
Swirl touches Rigging again "I do not know what they are, but you will find out.....in 3 seconds. I see several."
Val enters the forest and is not seen anymore. Mykael answers Jager's question on what Val said. They each prepare themselves.
Redux attempts to recall Talon. "..but they are so fat. That is too big to eat." Talon seems to have commented on something else.
Nezamil, Bart, Hal and Kirk seem to have some control over the faithful around them, but it is only for the moment................
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Out of the Forest comes leaping a gaint creature. It is at least 12 feet tall and multicolored like a bird, but it is more like a standing reptile. Its two powerful clawed feet land in the middle of the Domi faithful and crushes two. It has clawed forelimbs that grab another refugee and with its reptilian head it bites him in two, there is a shower of blood. The creature is at least 20 feet long. Refugees are bowled over and scream in panic, but a few just stand and stare at it, stunned into inaction.
The creature bellows in triumph and it send more panic among the refugees. The cries of the refugees are met with five more bellows that are more bird like that reptile like.
Val, after penetrating the forest 15 feet, can see one of the creatures preparing to pounce. It is 20 feet from her, but she can not easily reach it with the undergrowth (movement is halved and no double moves)
Hal and Kirk draw swords.
Mary readies her spear.
John knocks and arrow and looks for a target.
The ants keep walking.
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Map to follow: I hope tonight, but maybe in the morn.
Valanthe (HP 125, AC 20) d20+13=25 d10+12=18 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 10:44:44 PM
Valanthe sees the creature infront of her. It is so very close and despite the thick growth Val is confident she can reach the creature. Pushing ahead she brings the heavy flail around over her head and smashing into the monser.
OOC: Valanthe is a barbarian and has a base move of 40 feet. Half is 20 feet which is how far it is away. So I attacked because she could reach it based on the listed info. She hit ac 25, power attack, -5/ +5, for 18 damage
DM Jim: Agreed
Redux HP 50, AC 20 d20+5=20 d4=2 Tuesday October 25th, 2005 11:41:05 PM
OOOO, that's big. The mage casts Enervation at the newcommer (hit=20); creature gains two negative levels.
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin Wednesday October 26th, 2005 12:30:50 AM
The aquatic ranger shrugs. "Mother is...well, she's the sender of the dreams..." Ashira scratches her head as she tries to come up with words to explain to her husband what comes so intuitively to her. Can't he hear the very trees and bushes echoing Mother's plea for help?? But her mental musings are cut short by the arrival of the bird things.
Profanities fill the air as moves toward the area on the left (b17) in hopes to intercept the creature before it can take out any refugees. "Rigging, Appolo...help me out with this thing. Nezamil, Hal, Kirk...you go after that thing in the middle. Redux, Bart, Mary, John...I think something's headed your way. Take it out. Jager and you warriors, see if you can't take down that other creature. Fight for your lives! And fight well...we will have the Fae King's head before dinner tonight!"
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 Angry!! d20+11=20 d8+5=9 d20+6=7 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 1:47:20 AM
With a look of fury on his face the dwarf growls out " Hal...Kirk...Bart each take a side we'll hack this overgrown chicken apart !! "
Nezamil leaps forward...shield in front and mace whistling thru the air as he stikes (1st swing d20+11=20)(d8+5=9 dam)(2nd swing d20+6=7 nat 1!!)
" hack it to bits !!!" growls out Nezamil
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 1:52:56 AM
The Monk ready's himself for the beast to spring " Set your spears and impale the thing when it leaps at us " orders Jagar of the retired warriors and spearman near him as he tries to rally them to protect the unarmed refugees
Rigging 5d6(1+6+5+4+6)=22 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 9:12:04 AM
Rigging aims his wand and launches it at the biggest group of giant vorpol bunnies that he can see. (Not sure how close they are...aiming at the group you mentioned)
The explosion rocks the air as it does 22 points of damage, 11 if reflex save is made.
Rigging flaps his wings in glee watching his destruction, then puts his wand away and prepares to take out his weapons
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71/71 d20+13=15 d20+8=11 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 10:47:21 AM
The warrior leaps(spring attack) into action in tandem with Nezamil bringing his bastard sword forth from his magic glove (d20+13=15 1st swing)(d20+8=11 2nd swing) but the spraying blood clouds his vision as he tries to slash the beast
Appolo Wednesday October 26th, 2005 5:41:45 PM
Appolo looks at his group of refugees"Come on I said a square.Ok just stay here and stay together."He then draws his swords and heads for the flying reptile creature.Sprinting towards it.
DM Jim: More Nasties d20+8=17 d20+8=14 d20+8=18 d20+8=16 d20+8=12 d20+8=17 d20+8=24 d20+8=9 d20+8=10 d20+8=11 d20+8=16 d20+8=13 d20+8=14 d20+8=18 d20+8=9 d20+8=24 d20+8=19 d20+8=15 d6=2 d6=6 d6=4 d6=6 d20+8=24 d20+8=11 d20+8=28 d20+8=23 d20+8=22 d20+8=17 d6=5 d6=3 d6=3 d6=2 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 7:43:38 PM
OOC: Please place your location on the Map so that I do not have to.
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Appolo reprimands the refugees by him and draws his weapons. Appolo tries to fight the tide of people attempting to race past him and only makes 15 feet (half movement).
Rigging tries to zero in on where the creatures are and to his delite he sees one leap toward him and launches a fireball in that direction. The fireball impacts a tree by its launching point but burns it anyway (made save 11 dam.) The creature lands next to Rigging and savages a refugee couple clinging to one another( more damage than I care to roll, for those 2).
Ashira moves into the thick forest only to see a fireball go off as this large bird lizard leaps toward the direction of her husband.
Bart moves to fight the one Raptor that lands on the path, but he can not also get past all of the refugees. Bart hears a loud thud and screams behind him as another Raptor lands behind him, and tears apart two refugees.
Nezamil fights past the refugees and wacks the monster a good one as it kills another refugee. It looks down at the dwarf with blood and flesh dripping from its claws and teeth. There are huge talons on the bottom feet that it uses to disembowl it victims. Nezamil can see from the creatures eyes that he is next.....
Hal are Kirk are right behind Nezamil and ready to strike (Chris, please roll for them).
Redux hits one of the beasts with his dark ray and it is unable to complete its jump. It gets close and will be ready to strike next round. The beast looks tired and mad at its prediciment.
Mykael does nothing as one of the critters lands next to him and kills Mo and his wife.
Val closes the distance to the Raptor as it gets ready to jump and smashes it with her flail. It Raptor decides to eat this upstart first and press a full attack. Its feet lash out and one connects (AC 24 for 12 damage) one of its forelimbs also rakes the barbarian across the chest (AC 28 critical AC 23 for 13 damage). The beast tries to pin Val and bite her but Val is too strong and fast, at least this time....
Bash Brothers (Hal Ac 20 Hp 52 ,Kirk Ac 20 Hp 43) d20+10=29 d8+4=11 d20+9=27 d10+4=7 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 9:07:53 PM
The two bouncers give matching savage grins " about time !...tired of baby sitting everyone " retorts Hal to the dwarf
Both bouncers follow Nezamil each taking a flank covering him and attack the beast ....Hal has his heavy mace out and launchs a crushing blow (d20+10=29)he hears bones crunch (d8+4=11 dam) " yeah baby take that " yells Hal
Kirk not to be out done steps foward on Nezamils right flank and he smashes (d20+9=27) the beast also " yeah i'm gonna get the finishing blow " shouts Kirk back to Hal as his heavy flail smashes home on the beast(d10+4=7 dam) "Yahoo"
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 d20+11=23 d8+5=13 d20+6=26 d8+5=9 d20+6=12 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 9:38:26 PM
looking up and into the beats eyes " yeah i'm here whatcha gonna do about ya overgrown chicken " barks Nezamil in challenge to it
" good going guys Domi be proud of ya both thats for sure " growls the dwarf to the bouncers
Before the beast has him for dinner Nezamil decides to alter its dinner plans and unleashes his fury on it ....his mace tracing deadly arcs smashes (1st swing d20+11=23)it (d8+5=13 dam) and the dwarf hammers yet another blow home (2nd swing d20+6=26 nat 20!!)(no crit)(d8+5=9 dam)(total dam=22)
" you guys just inspire me laughs Nezamil to the bouncers
Rigging 7d6(3+6+2+2+6+2+4)=25 d6=2 d20+12=31 Wednesday October 26th, 2005 10:43:33 PM
OOC Jim, I never received a map. I checked with Chris and he hasn't either. Think you need to try again.
Also I have lost the time line here. Not sure how long things have been. I had a mage armor spell on which had several hours left. Is it still on?
Rigging calls out. "Quickly work together and take them out. Gang up on them. The can inflict some serious damage with those claws."
Rigging, if necessary will step back 5' and launch his lightning bolt at the raptor nearest to him. DC 17 reflex vs for 1/2 25 points of damage or 12
OOC Jim I rolled a concentration check of 31 in case it is necessary. Also I realized that the raptor took another 1 point of damage. Fireball was 6 six sided die instead of 5 last round.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 d20+5=23 Thursday October 27th, 2005 12:46:03 AM
The ugly things are distasteful to look at. Redux casts Ray of Exhaustion at the thing near him (hit = 23). With a touch of impatience, "Well, someone kill it before it gets up, do i need to do everything?"
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, e17 d20+17=21 d8+5=11 Thursday October 27th, 2005 1:04:24 AM
The ranger growls in frustration as the mean nasty hops away. "I don't think so big, ugly and smelly!!" Ashira shifts her position so that she is in flanking position with her husband and takes a swing at the creature (AC 21 for 11 if that hit).
Valanthe (HP 120/ 145, AC 18 Rage 1 of 8) d20+13=22 d20+8=16 d10+20=27 d10+20=21 Thursday October 27th, 2005 10:12:06 AM
Val takes the hits, blood flowing from beneath her armor. Her hands grip the heavy flail tightly, knuckles popping from the strain. She growls softly as her rage comes forth then she snarls loudly. Val forgoes any strategy or technique to simply pulp this monster before her.
ooc: Val raged increasing her strength by 4 points. Since it's a two handed weapon I believe her strength damage bonus is +10 due to the modifier for weilding a two handed weapon. She used a power attack which I remembered doubles the bonus subtracted. That was a -5 to hit/ + 10 to damage. Val hit ac 22 for 27 and ac 16 for 21.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+9=14 d20+9=14 Thursday October 27th, 2005 11:26:55 AM
Appolo quickly advances on and attacks the nearest raptor.{Moving from V7 to U8}Swing at the creature twice.Once with his longsword and once with his shortsword.Missing both times.He then goes on the defensive.
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 d20+6=10 Thursday October 27th, 2005 1:23:41 PM
The Monk continues to form the spearman and any retired warriors near him into a defensive formation with spears set waiting for the beast to pounce and impale itself.
Jagar also looks towards Val's postion in the woods(spot ch d20+6=10) and edges towards her direction " Val !! ....Val!! .....where are you ? shouts Jagar as he tries to pin down her location with the beast
DM Jim: Clash of Old Wold verses New - Combat Round 4 d20+10=25 d20+4=16 d20+9=29 d20+9=13 d20+9=22 d20+4=22 d20+4=18 d20+4=22 2d8(4+6)+5=15 2d8(8+5)+5=18 d4+2=4 2d6(6+3)+2=11 +12=20 d20+12=26 d10+6=8 d20+8=18 d10+6=12 d100=56 d20+4=15 d20+9=26 d20+9=28 d20+4=15 d20+4=13 d20+4=15 2d8(8+8)+5=21 2d8(8+5)+5=18 d4=3 d20+10=22 d20=18 d4=3 d20+4=23 d20+4=15 d20+4=5 d6+4=5 d6+4=10 d20+2=9 d20+3=18 d20+3=15 d6+1=4 d20+9=26 d20+9=26 d20+4=13 d20+4=21 d20+4=11 d20+9=18 d20+9=24 d20+4=7 d20+4=14 d20+4=24 d20+4=20 d8+5=9 2d8(3+4)+5=12 d4+2=4 2d6(2+3)+2=7 2d6(6+4)+2=12 Thursday October 27th, 2005 11:08:32 PM
OOC: Please post your location on the map somewhere in your post.
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There is general panic and much screaming coming from the refugees as the run from the Raptors and the devestation they are causing.
Ashira fights her way throught the underbrush with her sword raised high and stabs it into the raptor that looks like it is interested in eating her husband.
The raptor that lands next to Rigging and Appolo looks over all the tasty treats it has to choose from and then one (Appolo) shakes two small metal sticks at it missing badly.
OOC: Appolo you are in space e20 not v7. Check the map as you are listed as A
The raptors attention is brought away from Appolo as food next to him is talking (Rigging spellcasting) and he noses over toward him for a taste (AoO Bite AC 16 just miss).
Rigging fires the lightning bolt at the beast and it leaps to avoid most of the blast and attempts to land on this small morsel of food that is attempting to fight back.
Talon Ac 29 critcal miss damage 15 Talon Ac 22 damage 18 Fclaw Ac 22 damage 4 Fclaw Ac 18 miss Bite Ac 22 damage 11
Total damage 48 - Rigging is savaged by the creature.
ooc: Rigging still has 30 minutes of mage armor left
The raptor by Bart eats a refugee and Bart attempts to take advantage.
Bart spring in to attack the Raptor by him, and avoids the AoO,and hits it with his sword two handed (AC 26 & AC 18 for 20 damage)
The raptor takes notice of the two slashes and prepares to pounce on the big fighter (next round).
Nezamil and the two bash brothers attempt to cut down one of the raptors that has eaten several of the domi faithful, but the raptor sees two very large humans dart in and he tries to bite one of them (AoO Hal - AC 15 miss). The raptor takes the beating from the three servants of domi and then tries to eat the dwarf
Talon Ac 26 damage 21 Talon Ac 28 damage 18 Claw Ac 15 miss Claw Ac 13 miss Bite Ac 15 miss
Total damage 39 - Nezamil is torn by both talons of the beast.
Calibine casts mirror image on himself and there are now 4 of him.
Rigging hits the raptor with another dark ray (save 22, fatigued) and is not happy.
Beltro moves forward to attack and get bite at for his trouble (AoO AC 18 for 3 damage, -2 str. helps).
Beltro Attack
Claw Ac 23 hit damage 5 Claw Ac 15 hit because of -2 to dex. damage 10 Bite Ac 5 miss
The raptor is so disgusted with its recent fate that it withdraws with several weak hops into the forest.
Jager, John and Mary attempt to rally and calm all of the refugees and prepare those with spears for pouncing raptors.
Mykael stands staring at the giant raptor. Sam yells at Mykael "Draw your weapon man and join the battle!" Sam fires nezamil's heavy cross bow (Ac 9 miss)
The other two warriors (Bert and Ralph) stab at the beast with the short spears provided by Mykeal as they desparately try to buy time for their wives to escape.
Ac 18 damage 4 Ac 15 just missed
The raptor is annoyed by the scratch and lashes out at Bert.
Talon Ac 26 hit Talon Ac 26 hit Claw Ac 13 hit Claw Ac 21 hit Bite Ac 11 miss
Bert disappears into ribbons of gore.
Val pummels the raptor in the forest with her flail and hears bones crack. The creature leaps at her with talons flying.
Talon Ac 18 damage 9 Talon Ac 24 damage 12 Claw Ac 9 miss Claw Ac 20 damage 4 Bite Ac 24 critical Ac 20 damage 19
Total damage 44
Melonie, one of the refugee elves sees Val getting brutalized and pushes into the forest to help out armed only with her short spear and not much else.
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From the many dead bodies the ghostly spirits of the fallen rise and float off into the valley.
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The ants continue marching on and off the map.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 9d6(2+3+2+3+3+4+5+3+5)=30 Thursday October 27th, 2005 11:46:25 PM
Redux is hovering about 20 feet above P49.
Redux is ready to finish this thing. He fires a lighting bolt at it for 30 pts dmg (and of course, he can save for 1/2, blah, blah; lucky sucker probably'll make it). Redux yells at the beast, "GET OUT OF HERE!" He'd kick dust at it, but, of course, he's in the air at this point.
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, e17 d20+15=23 d20+10=11 d20+13=16 d20+7=17 d8+5=11 d8+5=13 d8+5=7 Thursday October 27th, 2005 11:57:20 PM
Ashira grimaces as the thing slices into her husband. "Rigging!!" she screams as she tries to cut into the beast. (AC 23 for 11, AC 16 for 13, AC 17 for 7...31 total dam.) She screams and shouts at the creature trying to attract its attention away from her husband.
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 d20+10=22 d10+3=8 Friday October 28th, 2005 1:36:53 AM
Mykael snaps out of his trance and steps into the Raptor with a swing of his Bastard Sword. (AC 22, 8 dam)
Valanthe (HP 76/ 145, AC 18 Rage 2 of 8) d20+10=29 d20+10=11 d20+5=21 d10+26=35 d10+26=35 Friday October 28th, 2005 10:39:51 AM
(bbbb, Q)
"Get back there Melonie and hold the line! Keep them calm and ready" Val shouts in elven.
Blood pours from her wounds in rivers yet Val feels no pain. Fire burns in her eyes, a totally joyous smile on her face. She moved to her left and to her right, watching the Raptor's eyes. Valanthe brought the heavy flail in a quick cross pattern hoping to shatter the raptor.
ooc: power attack, -8 to hit, +16 to damage. first attack hit ac 29 for 35 damage, crit but confirmation roll failed. Second attack hit ac 21 for 35 damage.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+9=25 d20+9=28 d10+4=7 d8+4=11 Friday October 28th, 2005 12:05:55 PM
Appolo attacks the creature again,Swinging twice agian.Connecting both times with satisfaction.He then goes back on the defensive.Remaining silent the whole time as he activates his ring of invisibility.
OOC:Sorry about that miss read the map.
Hit 25 and 28 critical Damage 7+{11x2}=29 total damage.
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71/71 d20+11=25 d20+6=16 d10+19=25 d10+19=28 d6=3 d6=2 Friday October 28th, 2005 3:56:59 PM
Bart snarls at the beast in front of him as it prepares itself to pounce. "Oh, I don't think so, ugly...you won't live that long!!" Backing up his words with force, Bart unleases a full attack on the creature, his Bastard sword cutting deep with both of his strikes (AC24..power attack=25+3 shock , AC16 for 28+2 shock...58 total dam.)
OOC: Jim, I think you calculated the damage done by Bart last round incorrectly...he should do d10+9 (not +6), so he should have done 6 more points of damage last round plus shock damage.----Nellie
DM Jim: Thanks Nellie. I was at a remote location and did not have his sheet.
Bash Brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 52 , Kirk Ac 20 Hp 42 d20+10=27 d8+4=9 d20+9=17 d10+5=9 Friday October 28th, 2005 4:23:33 PM " good hit brother but i can do better " retorts Hal loudly to Kirk as his mace crashes into the beast (d20+10=27)(d8+4=9 dam)
As the beast rips into the dwarf kirk retaliates " not so fast brother " as his swings his heavy flail in for a resounding blow (d20+9=17)(d10+5=9 dam) " heh mines better " grins Kirk to his brother
total dam =18
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 32/71 d20+11=24 d8+5=11 d20+6=23 d8+5=6 Friday October 28th, 2005 4:36:24 PM
The dwarf holds his shield tight as the beast talons rip thru his chainamail leaving deep cuts and trails of blood "Domi " muuters Nezamil as he stuttersteps right to get a better swing and unleashes a massive blow (1st swing d20+11=24)(d8+5=11 dam) the dwarf flashes a grin as he feels the beast sway a little and steps forward and literally hurls his entire body behind his swing (d20+6=23)(d8+5=6 dam) and feels it slam into the reptilian beast " hows that feel ?" shouts Nezamil
total damage =17 that should drop it
With a look at the two brothers " well done men ....well done indeed now onto help the others ....lets work together again " remarks Nezamil as he surveys the choas of the battle
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Friday October 28th, 2005 4:47:01 PM
As Jagar shouts for order and calm as he organizes the spearman he works his way south N61 to M71 and adds his voice to Mary's to help her effort in rallying people.
" ready your spears in a set postion....it will impale itself if it leaps at us " rallys' Jagar
As he spots the nearby Raptor the Monk readies to launch himself at the beast! to protect those around him
DM Jim: COmbat Round 5, The tide turns d20+10=19 Saturday October 29th, 2005 1:31:45 PM
Ashira and Appolo come to Riggings aid, possibly saving the frozen Captain. The beast looks confused and hurt bad, food is not suppose to fight back. Food is to run in fear and get pounced on and eaten. The Raptor withdraws and leaps away.
Redux attempts to finish off the raptor that is retreating from his rays. The beast sees the bolt coming and just get out of the way of most of its effect. In its strange voice it calls to its bretheren.
Beltro call what appears to be a challenge in owlbear. It is strangely similar to the raptors.
Nezamil, Hal and Kirk batter the Raptor in front of them and it slowly sucumbs to their blows. The creature is dying.
Mykael wakes up out of his funk and stabs the beast. The raptor recoils from the strike and listens to its fellows call. It too withdraws and bounds away.
Jager, Mary and John are all on high alert and keep the refugees around them ready with spears pointed skyward.
Val sees that Melonie is in danger and repremands her and goes into overdrive, smashing the Raptor. The beast goes down gasping as it ribs are broken, it will die very soon.
Combat ends. Only Redux can see the surviving raptor as they move off from his elevated position.
THe forest noises come back, birds and insects, they were quite or everyone was so focused that they were not heard.
The wails begin for the dead. There is not much left of thsoe who perished.
Rigging 57/70 2d8(8+6)+3=17 2d8(4+8)+3=15 Saturday October 29th, 2005 4:38:26 PM
Rigging is stunned by the assault and sudden disappearance of his foe. He looks at his wife and smiles through the blood. "Thanks honey." He puts an arm on Apollo's shoulder and gives it a squeeze. "My thanks to you as well."
He reaches into a pocket and pulls out a potion which he drinks down. Its healing magic help close some of his wounds. He quickly takes another which close even more. (2 potions of moderate healing 32 points back.)
Rigging then shakes his head when looking at the bodies of the slain. This is why he wanted to go forward without them, but his wife overrode him. Still they could have been attacked at the camp left behind.
Rigging snaps out of his daydreaming and starts issuing orders. "We need to find out where those souls are going. That is the cause of our woes. We march now. I am sorry for your loses but our thought must be on the living.
Quickly cut some steaks for these beasts. We need the food. Then we march!"
To Ashira and Kirin, "We need to get to where those souls are heading. We need to stop this relentless attack now. Get us there."
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 Saturday October 29th, 2005 10:04:46 PM
Mykael hears the Captain's orders. He makes his way to the captain, in a hushed tone, "Rigging, we need to decide on a plan and stick with it. Bouncing from one idea to another will get us no where. I have no idea why we decided to follow the ants, they appeared to try and tell us something, but they didnt help us or appear to care, since we couldnt communicate with them. Going toward the souls, in my opinion, is a bad idea. We probably would find where they are put back into bodies, and it would be a tough battle, cause if they can readily get bodies quickly, it would be an endless force we would face. However, if thats your decision, I am with you."
Mykael turns to Redux, "Hey, was Talon able to give you anything on the Fae King?"
Bash Brothers Hal Ac 22 Hp 52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 43 Sunday October 30th, 2005 10:54:34 PM
Hal and Kirk watch as the beasts tumbles to the ground " Allright" cheer the brothers as the punch each other playfully in the shoulders and slap the dwarf on the back with hearty enthusiasm " your pretty good for a short guy " laughs Hal and Kirk joins in the laughter
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 32/71 Sunday October 30th, 2005 11:00:53 PM
As the beast drops to the groundNezamil looks around " everyone ok ? "
As he gets back slapped by the bash brothers the dwarf gives a big grin " hey you guys did great too ...even if ya ain't short " laughs the dwarf along with them
The Cleric will tend to as many wounded as he can before they have to travel " lets make some litters for those who can't walk " directs the cleric of Domi's new found faithful
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Sunday October 30th, 2005 11:07:11 PM
The monk breathes a sigh of relief as the raptors move away " nice work people ya help scae them away with you determination " remarks Jagar as he tries to lift their spirits a little
Jagar will help reform the refugees in his area back into marching formation as quickly as they can
Rigging Monday October 31st, 2005 7:24:48 AM
Rigging sends his thoughts out to Swirl, "Hey Buddy! Where are you! Can you tell me who keeps sending all these attacks against us and more importantly, where this person is?"
Rigging turns on Mykael. "We need to stop these attacks or we won't have anyone left to protect. Ashira is talking to some spirit telling her to keep herding them along and we have been following ANTS! We need to find the source of these attacks and put an end to it.
Ashira d20+2=9 Monday October 31st, 2005 8:35:15 AM
The half-elf listens carefully to the exchange between Rigging and Mykael. She thinks long and hard before she speaks. "Rigging, I think Mykael is right. I don't know why, but I don't think that following the spirits is right. Let me see if I can find out from Mother." Ashira concentrates hard. "Mother...we're here to help you, but you have to show us where he is. Please, tell us which way to go."
Appolo d20+14=28 d20+13=33 Monday October 31st, 2005 12:12:34 PM
Appolo smiles at Rigging"No problem boos.Oh and I don't think those things are good eating.They're predators.We were hit by a pack another thing we don't have time to cook."He then takes a sig from his waterskin and looks around.Thinking the group nis to big and not big enough at the same time.
He listens to Mykeal and Ashira converse with Rigging."well I think following the ANTS will lead us to this Fae King and the Mother Ashira is refering to is Mother Nature.The problem we have is we are both to big and to small,but it's to late now.'
Appolo then looks toward the refugeesand in rather loud voice"OK PEOPLE.Listen up.Let's for form up and get ready to move out.This ain't over yet.The big nasties will be back."With that said he turns a sprints down the trail the Ants took doing his best to follows in their wake.Moving silently and swiftly doing his best to stay in the shadows.
Move Silently 28 Hide 33
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) 2d8(7+5)=12 Monday October 31st, 2005 1:13:33 PM
Battle over, Valanthe staggeres back to the elven refugees. Her breathing is deep and quick as she struggles to recover from the side effects from giving into her rage. Blood flows from many deep wounds though Val does her best to not show how much it hurts. She takes out a potion and removes the stopper with her teeth before drinking it down. Her wounds heal a little, the bleeding stopping.
ooc: drinks a potion of cmw
DM Jim: Moving Out? Monday October 31st, 2005 2:06:03 PM
Once Appolo tells the refugees that the "big nasties" will be back there is a general panic. People go and hide in the woods and others just cower.
Appolo takes off after the ants and runs into Kirin. Kirin is covered in leaves from trail blazing. "Be careful, Appolo there are large predators about. I heard the distrubance, any problems?"
Melonie comes over to takes some of Val's weight and set her down. Melonie then calls over more of the elven refugees to help assist the barbarian.
OOC: Val feeling of fatigue fades quickly.
Jager complements those around him for a job well done. Nezamil, Hal and Kirk revel in their victory over the raptor. Bart is reserved and quite.
Rigging, Mykael, Ashira, and Appolo discuss courses of action. Redux does not answer Mykael.
Rigging reaches out to Swirl and feels his mind. "I am here. I am doing some recruiting and will be with you in about an hour. See ya soon."
Ashira trys to see if her communications works two ways. It is several moments and nothing. Ashira is just getting disapointed when she feels the touch. "Daughter, this is the valley of life, nothing can die forever. All lost souls go and seek out a new vacated life form. Alas, all this will end if the Fey King suceeds, it will be perverted. Daughter you must bring your army and my three children quickly. I can not hold off the Fey King forever, his weight is almost too much to bear...."
Redux Monday October 31st, 2005 2:15:39 PM
Responding to Mykael, "No, he didn't give me specifics. Probably as much as he understands himself, though." Floating down slowly, "I think we should continue on the path we set before, following the ants. They seemed like they were on a mission and they certainly weren't dangerous to us."
Nezamil Ac Hp 32/71 Monday October 31st, 2005 10:23:50 PM
The dwarf takes command of Domi's new faithful and gets them organized to help bandage and transport the wounded for the next part of the march
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Monday October 31st, 2005 10:25:25 PM
Jagar continues you help the refugees to prepare for whatever comes next
Rigging Tuesday November 1st, 2005 8:08:59 AM
Rigging sighs and sits back down. "Seems I am being outvoted again. If you want to follow ants, I will go with you but don't complain to me when we get attacked again."
Rigging sits and cracks open a spellbook. He starts to study trying to get some first level spells back.
(OOC Slept when Chris was DMing but haven't had a chance to study yet. Looking to get mage armor back then shield.
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) Tuesday November 1st, 2005 10:03:04 AM
"Melonie you are not to rush into battle to aid me no matter how dire things look. If I fall you are the only one that can keep them together enough to survive this ordeal. Now that my strength has returned we must keep moving. The mission is not over."
Appolo Tuesday November 1st, 2005 10:06:35 AM
Appolo keeps moving silently and in stealht still sticking to the shadows.
DM Jim: Traveling again d20=20 Tuesday November 1st, 2005 1:06:02 PM
Nezamil sees to the many injured, although the injusries are very minor (Roll Nezamil's healing skill in the future - I rolled an unmodifed 20 !! for you this time.). Those that were assulted by the raptor are dead if they were not a Wildcard. The remains of those killed are buried under John's direction.
Rigging takes this time to study a few new spells. Mary comes to stand next to him and taps her foot impatiently "You need to listen to your wife more. Be a dear and hurry up so we can get going."
Kirin head out after the ants as he does not want to lose the trail, depending if the Wildcards wish to follow.
Ashira is very reserved.
Jager helps to organize the refugees for another march.
Val instructs Melonie in the order of future battles "...but you were in danger. You are important to keep everyone safe. I was just trying to distract the beast. I will be more careful next time, you did give us weapons."
Talon comes to land next to Redux with a dog sized rabbit in his claws and begins to eat. "How did the battle go?" Talon asks Redux as he tears into the rabbit.
Beltro seems to brood and he snaps at Calibine when he tries to console him. Calibine leaves the owlbear alone.
Appolo takes point, when the group finally leaves, but stays in the many shadows along the path.
After an hour the group is ready to move again and it is afternoon.
The group move off and has to push if they wish to catch Kirin and the ants (20 foot movement, but no real stop). Kirin has left a marked trail for everyone to follow. The trail roughly continues to follow the stream deeper into the valley. The elevation continues to drop as well. Dusk comes early since the valley sides are high overhead.
OOC: I need to know how camp is being set up and where everyone will be situated. If you do not list what you are doing or where you are, you may not like where you are placed.
Redux Tuesday November 1st, 2005 11:07:25 PM
"Talon, i am glad you are finding game big enough to feed your size. i'm going to go over and get this train going again."
Redux goes over to where Rigging is and hands him a Mage Armor potion out of his pack. "i made a bunch of these just before i found some other toys, so i haven't used them or sold them. Do you need anything else?"
Ashira d20+9=12 Tuesday November 1st, 2005 11:18:05 PM
After calming herself with the knowledge that Rigging was going to be ok, Ashira shoulders her pack and heads out after Kirin. Even though he has left a nice big trail, Ashira takes the time to practice her tracking skills (Sur.=12...sheesh).
As dusk begins to fall, Ashira calls Redux and Rigging to her. "We can not afford to camp here another night. Mother says to hurry. I know it is risky, but we need to push on...unless you spellcasters really need to recoup your spells..." Ashira waits and listens, though slightly impatiently. She turns to look over at Mary and John, as if sharing a common bond with the other two is somehow comforting.
Jagar Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 12:41:59 AM
The tireless monk decides to help John with the grim task of buriel of the refugees.
Jagar gives a grin as he overhears Mary's remarks to Rigging in support of Ashira " you go girl " mutters Jagar a little to loud ....his grin turns to a sheepish grin as he winks at Mary if she looks his way
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 58/71 2d8(6+5)+5=16 2d8(4+1)+5=10 Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 12:52:17 AM
The cleric digs into his pouch and rustles out a wand " yep this is the one " as he then taps himself twice with it (CMW 2d8+5=16)(2d8+5=10)healing himself a little(2 charges used)
Nezamil will checkout the bash brothers but they seem fine and then inquires of any of the armed defenders if they require healing
with a look in Riggings direction " i think we need to get moving as quickly as we can .....we just sitting ducks out here "
Nezamil will stay near the center of the marching order along with the surviving Domi's new faithful
Rigging Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 8:05:32 AM
Rigging snaps his books shut and stand up after retrieving a few of his lower level spells. "Let's move out!" He calls.
He walks up to his wife and says, "I hope you know what your doing. It's your show."
Appolo d20+13=31 d20+14=23 d20+9=18 d20+6=19 Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 10:01:00 AM
Appolo continues silently and quickly on his way following Kirin and the ants.Continuing to stay in the shadows,while doing his best to keep his eyes and ears open.Looking and listening for sings of trouble.
Move Silently 31 Hide 23 Spot 18 Listen 19
Valanthe Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 12:58:48 PM
"Yes Captain. I'm just taking this opportunity to voice my concerna bout traveling in such a fasion. None of us had sleep the night before and no sleep again tonight? Just how many people do you want to wander off and collapse as we walk never to be found? Perhaps I'm out of line here but I question any leadership that defaults to a woman that hears voices in her head." Valanthe says coldly as she walks toward her spot at the end of the line.
DM Jim: Till Death Due Us Part Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 1:58:42 PM
The group is exhausted and battered, but pushes on after the short respite to bury the dead. The afternoon wears on and Kirin and the ants are found on the fresh cut trail (even Ashira could follow it).
Val questions Rigging as to the wisdom of the forced march and the effect on the group and to the reason for following someone who is being guided by misterious voices.
Nezamil cures himself with his wand. The only others that are injured are the Wildcards from the raptor battle. Nezamil notices that there is a general fatigue that is getting hold of the group that can not be ignored.
Redux hands Rigging a potion.
During the dusk march, the skys go from sunny to steel grey and the wind picks up. There are several ground tremors felt on the way also.
As darkness settles on the group, many complaints are heard about being tired from the refugees. An hour after dark, Rigging is contacted by Swirl. "I be back in a few moments, and I brought friends courtesy of the big man himself." Swirls tone darkens "It is time to get back to roots, before the other interferred. It is time to break the contract you made with her. It is time for Death due us Part!"
A tremendous gale roars down the line of march. Rigging feels Swirl again. "It is time to say your goodbyes to her as she will soon be gone."
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The ground shakes to the west of the line of march and trees are hear snapping.
The babbling brook to the east of the line sounds strangly close.
A bolt of lightning starts a fire to the rear of the line that seems to be growing and getting closer. The thunder of the bolt still rolls overhead.
Several screams can be heard after the bolt and one cry of Fire!
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Please post in Combat rounds from now on.
The marching order will stay the same as before. I will send a new map tonight.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 Wednesday November 2nd, 2005 3:06:33 PM
"RIGGING, is this from Swirl?!? Get him under control if it is!"
Redux moves to a tree and places his spider climb boots to the trunk to brace himself. He then casts Invisible on himself.
'Talon, get yourself in a tree or somewhere safe from this. i'm not sure what you or i'll be able to do.'
ooc: double quote marks (") indicate spoken word. single quote (') are to Talon alone.
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin d20+8=11 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 12:18:31 AM
The ranger nods gravely at Rigging's words, though they are unnecessary. She knows full well the stakes in this game. Perhaps more than most.
Ashira shoots Val a withering look. Something was wrong with her and she intends to get to the bottom of it...
As night falls and the refugees begin to complain, Ashira attempts to calm them, but there is little solace that comes to mind (Diplomacy=11). The best she can manage is "Keep going. We need to get to the source."
Ashira's jaw drops as nature explodes all around her. Several profanities spew from her lips. Reaching into her pack, she pulls out a white seal and breaks it (Seal of Cold Breath--free action). The sound of steel sliding against leather is music to the ranger's ears as she prepares for the fight of her life. "Group up, don't let them get to the refugees. Cards and warriors on intercept....form fighting groups, no solo heroics. Appolo and Rigging with me; we're going to put out a fire." With a slight twist of her partnered invisibility ring, Ashira disappears from sight (standard action) and heads toward the fire.
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 12:50:19 AM
The monk quickly shouts to the Mary and the spearman " form a defensive line on each side " urges jagar as he sprints to and fro in organizing the defense in his section of the marching formation " set spears againist a charge if anything attacks " barks out the monk
Jagar gives Mary a quick smile as spots her as he surveys the formation for his fellow wildcards
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 2d8(5+7)+5=17 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 1:05:37 AM
Nezamil growls out to Hal and Kirk " ready for more fun ? ......remember lets work together like before.....teamwork " encouarges the dwarf as he quickly yanks out a wand and taps himself again (2d8+5=17 healed)(3rd charge)
"Prepare to repel attackers " growls the dwarf to domi's new faithful and any nearby spearman " form a defensive line on each side of the trail"
"Be strong people don't panic Domi's courage is with you all....work together now " preaches Nezamil to those nearby
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) Thursday November 3rd, 2005 6:18:45 AM
Tired and in much pain Val trudged on. It seemed she was the only one to suffer serious injuries from the raptors. Which kinda explains why it was so easy to make the decision to move on.
ooc: There is a fire near the back of the line. Does the fire seperate Val and the elven refugees from the rest of the line? Can they move past the fire to stay in a group? Do they have to go around?
DM Jim: The fire is behind the line of march so it causes no obstruction. It is not even on the map, but not too far off of it either.
Rigging d20+8=27 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:13:53 AM
Rigging hears the voice in his head and suddenly a realization comes over him. "Ashira! Get your butt over here now! You are the target! I think Swirl has gone off the deep end and wants me all to himself. I think we are hearing Elementals out there!
Rigging then concentrates on his little puff of air with delusions of granduer. "Swirl, you must stop this! If you hurt Ashira, I will no longer be me. I will join her in death. Stop this! I love you both!"
Diplomacy check 27 Do I get any bonuses becasue I am dealing with my own familiar?
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 11:35:13 AM
Appolo falls back to Rigging and Ashira as the storm breaks out and the eart rubles.Upon hearing what Rigging said about Swirl and the elementals Appolo curses"I thought you mages where supposed to have control of your pets.First Talon goes nuts,now swirl."He the breaks out some rope and hands it to near by refugees as the wind picks up."Hurrury people tie yourselves to one another and huddle up stay close.Hold on.[25 ft worth."Turning back to Rigging"Better get moving up the trail let's end this.You have any rope.I'll go down the line and move people along.See if I can't find some more soon debri and dirt will fill the hair making visibility almost nothimg."
DM Jim: Swirl goes Wild - Combat Round 1 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 3:15:04 PM
Rigging tries to calm down Swirl to no avial.
Swirl beams back to Rigging "Without your WIFE, you will be more like your old self and not bossed around by a women. The big boss is right, you are less of a man with her around, which I aim to fix." The air is ripped by what seems to be a tremendous scream and it seems to correspond with Ashira going invisible. "Bring her back!" Swirl yells inside Riggings head.
Appolo pulls out rope and starts to communicate his idea to the refugees around him as the wind howls. All of a sudden one of the refugees takes flight and is wrapped around a nearby tree. Rigging hears in his head "I will flush her out. Kill her precious army, one by one."
After going invisible, Ashira attempts to make her way to the back of the line, but does not make much progress. It is dark and windy and the refugees in her way do not know she is there.
Val see the fire grow larger as it approaches and it is coming fast. It will be on her and her charges in one or two rounds.
The trembling earth that is approaching from the west is coming toward the general direction of the Domi faithful. Tree are heard to snap in the darkness. There is much fear among the faithful. The cry of "Nezamil Save us" is almost as numerous as "Domi save us" Whatever is in the woods will arrive in a round or two at the most.
The splashing from the river seems to be too close and is closing fast from the east in the general direction of the Wizards (Redux, Calibine and Beltro). Whatever is slodhing through the woods will be on the group in one or two rounds.
Talon grabs hold of a large tree branch at head height and hunkers down. Talon seems afraid to to take wing.
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Map coming tonight
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:30:48 PM
The big warrior turns and faces west towards the sound of the trembling ground and snapping trees " don't like that sound of that "
"Hey Nezamil lets double up on this critter"
The warrior steps near the dge of the trail and waits flexing his fists making his knuckles "crack"
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 43 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:39:13 PM
The brothers brashness sobers slightly as they hear something hugh crash thru the forest towards them "uh Nezamil.....we're right here with ya " interjects Kirb as he shuffles hu=is feet nervously
Hal looks over to his younger brother "just stick with me bro and remember lets work together with the dwarf " reassures Hal to Kirk
The duo flank the dwarf on each side and give a wave of aknowledgement to Bart " we're gonna need him " adds Hal
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:53:34 PM
"Move it! We need to stay infront of that fire. Stay on the path. Do not wander into the brush."
Val stands aside and lets Melonie take point. She waits til all the refugees pass and brings up the rear. This way if the fire takes anybody she would be first.
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 8:53:52 PM
Jagar yells "get to the other side of the trail behind us " to the refugees
"Spearman!! ready your weapons !!! form a line in front of them "
"Mary !! John !! stay near we will need each other to save the day i fear " adds the monk with resolve in his voice
Jagar takes center postion among those nearby hoping Mary and john move near to flank him
He reaches into pouch a fingers a vial(mage armor ) and prepares to take it
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 9:19:23 PM
Nezamil nods to the brothers " we all stand together .....i'm honored to stand and fight with you " replies the dwarf " and maybe die with you " muses Nezamil to himself
"please remain calm.....please remaim calm ....help each other " implores Nezamil " we stand here with you....be strong....make Domi proud .....i'm already proud of all of you on this journey...you all have dealt with tough times .....now we must rally together and help each other " preaches the Cleric to the refugees and Ddomi's new faithful
Catching the brothers wave to Bart " be right there big guy " yells Nezamil to Bart "come my brothers lets stand with Bart and vanquish whatever is heading this way " adds Nezamil to the brothers " have courage " growls the dwarf with steel in his voice
Nezamil will lead the Hal and Kirk to Barts postion and stand firm leading by example !! showing no fear !!!!
Redux HP 50, AC 20 Thursday November 3rd, 2005 11:34:36 PM
'Good boy, Talon.' Redux finds the winds calm for the moment around him. He'll step away from the tree and toward the "slodhing through the woods." He grumbles under his breath. He rubs his thumb over the levitation ring, ready to jump and activate it at a moments notice; he will also begin running thru Lightening Bolt for immediate casting as well (readying spell for whenever the baddy comes into range).
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, Invisible d20+8=25 Friday November 4th, 2005 12:24:41 AM
Ashira shakes her head in shame at Rigging's exclamation. She decides to try diplomacy before she resorts to force. (Dip.=25) "Swirl, don't listen to his lies. I'm sorry if I got in the way of Rigging and you. You've always been a good friend and a valuable asset to all of us. But this isn't the answer. Killing innocents...what has this Fae King done to you?? You know Rigging, you have a link to him that I cannot ever have. Does this make him happy. Are you pleasing him right now? Look past his lies and look at what you're doing. Ask yourself, does this really bring you closer to Rigging?"
After she finishes trying to negotiate with Swirl, Ashira moves closer toward Swirl and into striking range (c16) should words prove worthless.
OOC: As a ranger, Ashira has the Woodland Stride feat, so she should be able to move freely through the undergrowth.
DM JIM: You are correct, I forgot about the feat. I will move you farther down the map in its next posting.
Rigging Friday November 4th, 2005 8:47:43 AM
Riggng will try and strengthen his bond to Swirl, sending pleasing emotions and warmth. "Swirl, I love you both. You are my center. You know all my feelings. Can't you understand that? Please don't do this. If you do, You and I will be forever split. Look into my heart. You know this to be true."
Rigging will pull out a wand and cast light onto the area so they can see what is coming.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Friday November 4th, 2005 10:29:21 AM
After tieing off some of the refugees Appolo curses when he sees one go flying through the air"Ok get moving folks syat toggether hold on on tight."He then moves quickly back down the line moving the people forward encouraging them to stay together link arms and hold on."Move Move Forward down the trail,Hold on to each other."He continues to repeat this as moves back down the line pushing people up the trail as the winf blows and the elements move.He won't stop until he reaches Vlanthe"Hello my love.Lovely day isn't.Now I think we should move along.Don't you."
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) Friday November 4th, 2005 6:30:33 PM
Val's stern look softens and she gives Appolo a long deep kiss. "Make sure the refugees get up the path. I'm going to have a chat with the elemental back there. And don't try to convince me otherwise. If I don't keep it busy it will consume us all."
DM Jim: Conflict - Combat Round 2 d20+6=14 d20=12 d20+16=22 2d10(6+7)+7=20 d20+18=35 2d10(7+7)+9=23 d20+17=31 4d8(7+8+4+7)+4=30 d20+6=15 d20+6=9 Friday November 4th, 2005 7:38:19 PM
As Ashira speaks to Swirl, the elemental seems to search her out and exclaims "Look What the Fey King has done to me!" Echoing Ashira works, those close to Swirl can see that he is Huge, much bigger than even before. Ashira can hear the scowl in Swirls voice as he continues "Rigging was much happier before you started to control him, which I intend to fix right now." (Spot 14) Swirl lashes out in Ashria direction and snaps sapling for his effort.
Swirl attempt to lash out at one of the cowering refugees, but something seems to stop, at least for now.....
Appolo get the refugees started with his rope and then takes of in Vals direction. It will take Appolo a while to get to her with all the people on the path. Appolo annouces his intentions to Val, and as luck would have it, she heard over all the yelling and screams.
Redux sees a wall of water come out of the forest and engulf Calibine. There is no way Redux can miss with his lightning bolt at this range, but water is such a good condutor and there is sooo much around now.....
Water
Hit Ac 22 for 20 damage. Calibine looks barely concious.
Beltro launches himself at the wall of water.
Hit Ac 15, miss as the wall of water deftly move the part of it that was going to be raked.
John fires his bow at the wall of water, but in his haste he misses badly (Hit ac 9).
Bart, Nezamil, Hal and Kirk see a mound os rock and earth snap a 3 foot diameter oak as it reaches the edge of the forest and smashes one of the Domi faithful into a bloody pulp.
Earth
Hit Ac 35 for 23 damage
Val can see the live ball of fire blazing its own path toward the elves. Val can see that it is too fast and there will be no way to out run it. The ball of fire lites one of the elves on the path, and the elf becomes ashes immediately.
Fire
Hit Ac 31 for 30 damage.
Mykael watches the confusion of the battle and does nothing.
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Please post you position on the map (Thanks Ashira) or you may not like where I put you, but will be stuck with it.
Map coming later tonight.
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20) Saturday November 5th, 2005 5:47:52 PM
Val held the heavy flail in her hands. It's weight felt good almost reassuring in the face of danger. She only hoped the enchantment was strong enough to hurt this thing. She stood her ground before the elemental (ffff, N).
"Alright creature listen good. The next elven life you take will have to be mine. Though I will do everything I can to destroy you."
Jagar Ac 25 Hp 63/65 mage armor Saturday November 5th, 2005 10:53:09 PM
Jagar swigs(standard action) down the readied potion and turns to Mary " get the spearman in a square formation with the others in the middle and hold your ground !!....there is nowhere to run " shouts Jagar of the rising noise
" i'm going to help the mages ....i'll be back" and the monk moves(move action 50 ft)(yes 50 ft) and darts towards Redux and Beltro his battle comrade " i'm coming Beltrooooo!!!"(moves to sq p-52)
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 d20+11=29 d20+6=14 d8+5=10 Sunday November 6th, 2005 10:47:42 PM
Nezamil grimaces at the sight of the refugees dying "Domi watch over us " prays the dwarf
Nezamil whips his mace out and lashes out at the fiend(1st)(d20+11=29)(d8+5=10 dam) smashing it with a solid blow but misses (2nd)(d20+6=14) with a back handed swing
" lets get this thing boys " growls Nezamil to Bart and the bash brothers as he tries to dodge its' attacks
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71/71 d20+15=34 d20+15=16 d10+11=21 d20+10=14 Sunday November 6th, 2005 11:06:11 PM
The warriors swords leaps out of the glove and he follows the brave dwarfs lead.....his shield floating in front Bart grips his sword with two hands slashes at the fiend (1st swing d20+15=34crit)(d20+15=16 missed crit)(d10+11=21 dam) as the warrior continues his assault (2nd swing d20+10=14 missed) " grrrr"
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 43 d20+10=19 d8+4=12 d20+9=26 d10+1=2 Sunday November 6th, 2005 11:20:25 PM
Hal leads his brother in the attack by a step swinging his mace as he flanks Nezamil on the dwarfs left......his mace smashes the earthy beast (d20+10=19)(d8+4=12 dam) "your turn brother" grunts Hal as he manuvers around
Kirk gives his brother a savage grin as he attacks the earthy beast on the dwarfs right flank his heavy flail crunches into it (d20+9=26)(d10+1=2 dam) but just chunks a chunk of earth of the beast " at least i hit the thing " shouts Kirk back to his brother
Redux HP 50, AC 20 3d6(2+5+3)=10 Sunday November 6th, 2005 11:20:42 PM
Redux wishes the water wasn't all over the place. He knows he's going to regret not frying the others around along with that wall of water. (Being chaotic neutral, he could choose to release the spell and let everyone take damage if it were the best thing.) He casts Phantasmal Killer. Looking sternly at the elemental he says, "You are afraid of this!"
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, Seal of Cold Breath, Invisible, g16 d20+8=17 Monday November 7th, 2005 12:29:01 AM
Ashira sighs. She had feared this would happen. He was beyond reasoning and she would have to kill him. But then, he hadn't killed the refugee when he could have...perhaps there was still hope. She screams out in Elven "Rigging, I think this is working...let's try it again. Appolo, get those refugees out of here and help the others finish off the elementals."
Once more she turns her attention to Swirl...willing to continue this dangerous game in order to buy more time. "You are right Swirl! Look at how strong and powerful you are! None of us doubt your power. But does it bring you any closer to Rigging. He is what you truely want. Are the things you are doing right now bringing you closer to him? Ask him...search him." (Diplomacy=17
Ashira moves away from the dangerous elemental once more and toward her husband, not wanting to stay in one place too long.
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 d100=67 3d4(3+3+3)+1=10 Monday November 7th, 2005 1:10:19 AM
Mykael moves toward Val and the Fire Elemental, "All refugees near the fire elemental move to the river quickly! Help each other, we will handle this!"
Mykael casts Magic Missle at the Fire Elemental, (made spell failure roll, thus 10 damage).
OOC: I will not be able to post tomorrow, therefore someone post for me please. Mykael will finish moving to Val, pull his spell book from his pack and using it as a scroll, thus losing the spell... sniffle... cast Protection from Energy (Fire) on Val.
Darain... aka Mykael Monday November 7th, 2005 1:12:24 AM
OOC: I miss rolled my damage for the magic missles... I rolled 3d4+1... should have been 3d4+3... so the actual damage was 12... not 10, that the Fire Ele received.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+15=20 d20+10=18 Monday November 7th, 2005 3:59:29 AM
Appolo continues to enciurage the refugees to move forward up the trail as moves as quickly as he can to Vlanthe.Dodging deftly around the people"Move people move up the trail stay together." Once he reaches Valanthe"We'll face this thing together.Use that Bow of yours."
Tumble 18 Blance 20 Run feat
Rigging d3=3 Monday November 7th, 2005 8:50:34 AM
Rigging is torn and confused. His two greatest loves of his life are trying to kill each other. Then Ashira's words penetrate and he calls out. "Swirl, I love you! You love me! Please don't do this thing. Don't let the King confuse you. He isn't offering you love. He only wants to use you as a tool.
If you kill Ashira, you will be killing me. You will be killing us, our friendship. Don't you love me still. Please don't do this. Fight against the King's control and confusing words."
Rigging can't seem to bring himself to attack Swirl so he summons Celestial Bisons that will arrive next round. (OOC rolled d3 but wasn't sure if I should give myself +1 or not. They will show up next round.)
DM Jim: The Clash - Combat Round 3 d20+17=31 4d8(2+1+1+8)+5=17 d20+8=25 d20+17=34 d20+17=24 d20+6=23 d20+6=25 d20+6=16 d8+4=8 d8+4=11 d20+10=30 d20+10=17 2d10(4+9)+14=27 d20+14=29 d20+14=33 2d10(7+3)+14=24 2d10(3+3)+14=20 d20+6=7 d20+10=22 d8+2=3 Monday November 7th, 2005 1:33:41 PM
Appolo quickly gets the refugees organized and on there way all the while yelling encouragement to Val at the end of the line. Appolo then takes off in Val's direction, hoping to get there in time to help....
Ashira calls to her husband to keep talking to Swirl. Swirl reacts badly to Ashira's voice and launches himself at her former location and vegetation goes flying.
Rigging words to Swirl do elicit a reaction "I am not trying to kill you. I am trying to free you of that half breeds influence." Swirl does not make a move for the retreating refugees.
Rigging summons 4 bisons that will appear next round.
Kirin Fires at Swirl with his bow.
AC 22 for only 3 damage.
Swirl does not look pleased. "Look what she has done!!!" Swirl screams in Riggings head.
The fire elemental takes Mykaels magic missiles in stride, but does notice the threat from the north. The elemental then hear babble from a small two legged creature swinging a stick and chain. The ball of fire make the path and burns and elf to a crisp AC 31 for 17 damage. The elves break and run, all but one, swining the flail. The ball of fire start to bear down on Val.
Mykael is doing is best to fight his way through the refugees to get to Val.
OOC: Can someone post for Mykael tomorrow and follow his slated course of action.
Redux casts his Phantasmal killer at the wall of water. The Water Elemental bobs and weaves against an imaginary foe and starts to steam (made save 25, but I believe it still takes damage - please roll).
The water elemental takes its frustrations out on the helpless Calibine and he is pummeled into the forest floor AC 34 and 24). Calibine's blood is staining the water elemental red and his spirit rises out of the elemental.
Beltro tries to avenge Calibine and gains purchase against the water with his claws (AC 23 and 25 - damage 19), but his bite misses. The Wall of water looks down on the Owlbear and almost seems to be scolding him.
Jager yells out that he is coming to help and starts to fight his way though the refugees toward Beltro.
John takes another shot at the Water Elemental, but fear seems to unsteady his hands (Nat 1).
Bart and Nezamil step up and each strike the earth elemental and rock and dirt flys off of it. The creature sees two more puny creature swinging metal that are attempting to strike it.
Aoo on Kirk (Awesome blow -4 PA -5) Hit AC 30 critical threat failed for 27 damage. Kirk must make a DC 27 save or take 1D6 more damage as he flys 10 feet back. Kirk did no damage this round.
The mound of rock and earth turns it attention to Bart and unleashes his full fury on the human.
(PA - 5) AC 29 and 33 The two hammer blows do 44 points of damage to the proud warrior. How much can he take.
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I can not send a map until tomorrow morning.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 3d6(4+1+5)=10 2d6(3+4)=7 Monday November 7th, 2005 7:54:50 PM
ooc: the 3d6 for 10 was the dmg for the elemental.
Redux follows up his previous attack by reading from a scroll for Ice Storm for 3d6(4+1+5)=10 of bludgeoning damage and 2d6(3+4)=7 of cold damage. A drop of sweat forms on his brow as the elemental proves to be a challenge.
DM JIM: Yes there is water all around the elemental and Beltro as he is the only one fighting it hand to hand. jager is on the way.
ooc: question--is there water (but not deep) all around, or just in the vicinity of the elemental?
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, Seal of Cold Breath, Invisible, L15 Monday November 7th, 2005 10:43:35 PM This is taking too long. We don't have this kind of time. She needs to help the others. Moving quickly out of range of Swirl, Ashira moves in toward the earth elemental and breathes ice shards down on him. As she does so, she pops back into view. She braces herself for the pounding that she is sure that will come her way once Swirl discovers her.
OOC Jim, checking with Inge on the specifics of the Ice breath. Will amend when I get the info.
Rigging d20+8=19 d20+8=24 d20+8=22 d20+8=27 d8+9=15 d8+9=17 d8+9=17 d8+9=15 d20+8=23 3d4(1+2+3)+3=9 Monday November 7th, 2005 11:09:58 PM
Rigging has his spell take effect as close as he can to the earth elemental. All 4 of the bison will charge, if possible, and attack the elemental.
OOC Jim, spell range is effectively 40 and then the bison get 40 of normal movement and 80' if they are allowed to charge. I didn't give them +2 on the charge since wasn't sure if they were allowed.
Rigging, will once again try and calm down his friend and companion. "Swirl, please stop. I promise you and I will spend more alone time together. Quality time together. I can fly now! You can show me the wonders of flying! Please don't attack anyone. What your doing is evil. Do you want to be evil?"
Rigging launches 3 darts, (magic missiles) which strike the earth elemental for 9 points of damage.
Jagar Ac 25 Hp 63/65 mage armor d20+8=23 d20+8=17 d20+3=17 d10+3=9 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 12:35:33 AM
The Monk breaks thru the ranks of refugees to launch a flurry of attacks at the watery beasts flank(d20+8=23)(d10+3=9 dam) his 1st blow hits with a resounding thud with a couple more blows possible
" i'm with ya buddy " shouts Jagar to Beltro
trying to get flanking bonus when attacking the water elemental, if you allow it i'll roll damage in a 2nd post
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 d20+11=26 d20+6=23 d8+5=13 d8+5=10 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 12:44:20 AM
The dwarf watches out of the corner of his eye as Hal gets whacked by the earthy beast as he gets flung backwards "Domi protect us "
Nezamil unleashes a furious attack on the earthy beast with an overhead smash (d20+11=26)(d8+5=13dam) followed up by a quick backhanded chop (d20+6=23)(d8+5=10 dam)
"careful hal... step back" growls the dwarf
Bart Ac 24 Hp 71/71 (power attack +5) d20+10=24 d20+5=17 d10+14=19 d6=3 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 12:54:13 AM
The big warrior slashes at the earth thing(d20+10=24) his blade creating a deep rent(d10+14=19 dam) his magical blade crackles with electricity (d6=3 shock dam)(total dam=22)
He dances sidesway hoping to avoid retalition
not sure what size the creature is of if its possible to get flanking bonus
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 19/52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 42/42 d20=15 d6=6 d20+9=26 d10+5=8 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 1:04:50 AM
dc check d20=15
Hal gets hammered by the earthy creature (d6=6 dam from being flung) and staggers backwards away from its lethal reach "good idea " grunts Hal in pain to the dwarf
Hal steps out of reach of the beast and shuffles away from it and tries to circle behind it(not attacking this rd staying out of reach)
Kirk watches in horror as his brother gets tossed backwards like a ragdoll "grrr" the younger of the brothers lashes out with his heavy flail seeking to vent his rage on it (d20+9=26) his flail crunches into the earthy beast (d10+5=8 dam) " yeah "
Mykael Ac 23 Hp 53 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 1:11:18 AM
Mykael weaves his way to the back of the line dodging refugees as he makes he way towards elven barbarian Val .....he deftly reaches into his backpack and yanks out his spellbook a flips to a page and rips it out and without missing a beat he quickly reads and releases its magic on Val(protection from energy -fire-10) " that will help protect you from its flames " barks out the crafty Mykael to Val
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Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Invisible d20+14=18 d20+15=17 d20+10=15 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:55:01 AM
AS Appolo makes his past the retreating refugees he goes invisible and heads toward the fire elemental.Heading quickly and silently to a flanking position.
Move Silently 18 hide 17 Balance 15
Valanthe (HP 68/ 125, AC 20, Protection from energy- fire 10) d20+15=27 d20+10=27 d10+13=17 d10+13=17 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 11:44:56 AM
She heard Mykael shout something but she wasn't totally sure what it was. Her focus was on the elemental The malevolant way it's flames crackled. The wounded warrior stepped forward without hesitation, without fear of what might happen. The flail chain clinked loudly as the spiked ball attatched to the end pulled the chain taut as Val began to swing. She didn't know the anatomy of a fire elemental so she offered a quick prayer and swung the heavy flail through the main part of the fire.
ooc: power attack -3 to hit/ +6 to damage. hit ac 27 twice for a total of 34 damage.
DM Jim: Combat Round 4 - reinforcements d20+18=30 d20+18=19 2d8(5+2)+6=13 2d8(1+6)=7 d20+9=27 2d10(5+5)+19=29 d20+14=16 d20+14=28 2d10(7+8)+14=29 d20+18=35 d20+18=32 2d8(4+4)+4=12 2d8(1+8)+4=13 d20+6=19 d20+6=10 d20+6=16 d6+3=9 d20+10=26 d8+3=8 d20+10=24 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 2:18:56 PM
Mykael sprints toward Val as the refugees scatter into the woods and get their in time to rip a page out of his spellbook and cast the resist fire on Val, just before the ball of fire prepared to envelop another elf.
The fire elemental slams into Val and comes around for another smack, but the barbarian ducks out of the way. The fire just leaps over her head.
Ac 30 for 13 damage and 7 fire damage that is resisted AC 19 miss.
total damage 13
Mykael is holding his spell book in is hand, not the best defense agaist a fire elemental...
Val rocks the Fire elemental with her flail. It finds purchase among the flames.
Fire Elemental AC 19
Appolo moves back down the path, but not very far as he is attempting to hide and move silently. At this rate the battle will be long done when he gets to Val.
The Earth Elemental sees several four footed furry join the battle (None can charge as a result of the people and terrian, but all attack).
AoO on Bison (PA -10)AC 27 for 29 damage
The mound of rock is surrounded and attackers and he lashes out at the foe that hurt it the worst, Bart. There are several piles of rock and dirt around the elemental resulting from all the strikes that it has absorbed so far.
PA-5
AC 16 miss AC 28 for 29 damage Bart is crushed into the ground in a bloody mess (Bart is at -2 hp)
The earth elemental is AC 18 and all the elementals are Huge sized.
Ashira runs through the woods toward the mound of rock pounding Bart, but is not close enough for her sword, maybe her breath. The ice breath coats the elemental as if he is a snow capped mountain. (Save 24) Maybe it will make the mountain more brittle to attacks??
Three missiles from Rigging ping the earth elemental and they shower everyone with rock.
Redux drops an ice storm on the Water elemental and Beltro, just missing Jager as he runs up. Beltro is realing from the damage.
AC 35 and 32 for 25 damage
Beltro claws back in his death throes before sucuumbing to his pounding from the wave.
AC 19 hit for 9 damage before he is killed. Ac 10 and 16 miss
Jager splashes against the elemental with kicks and punches thus gaining its attention for the coming round.
The water elemental is AC 19
Swirl howls in frustration in his search for Ashira. Is that he down by the earth elemental????
Kirin shoots at Swirl again.
AC 26 for 8 damage. Swirls grins and bears the pain and redoubles his effort to find Ashira and glowers at Kirin, giving the indication that he is Swirls next interest, after Ashria. "There she is!" Rigging hears in his head, right after the earth elemental gets it snow cap.
Rigging d20+6=22 d20+8=13 d20+8=24 d20+8=27 d20+8=11 d8+9=11 d8+9=17 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:35:55 PM
Rigging directs his bison to attack the earth elemental again.
He then spins on Kirin and snarls, "If you shoot my familiar one more time, you will find that unpleasant things will happen to you. Go shoot at the water elemental. I am trying to talk my friend down and your not helping."
He then looks over at Swirl and projects to him, "Swirl the bad man won't shoot at you anymore. If he does, I told him, he will answer to me. Please come here so we can talk.
Swirl where is the King. Can you take us to him. We want to talk to him."
Rigging will do nothing but start moving south towards the other elementals. Moves 60' this round going to S18. Staying out of earth elementals long reach.
Diplomacy of 22 on Swirl
The bison attack the earth elemental yet again. Two miss but the other two gore the creature again. They do a total of 28 points of damage to the elemental
Redux HP 50, AC 20 3d4(3+2+2)+3=10 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 10:46:41 PM
Redux shoots a minor Magic Missiles. He yeals at Jager, "Get away and let me take this one or i'll wind up hurting you too!"
Ashira (AC25, HP 115/115) Barkskin, Seal of Cold Breath, U14 10d6(2+2+4+4+4+2+1+5+3+1)=28 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 11:30:56 PM "Nezamil!!! Bart is down!! Heal him!" Ashira screams as she sees Bart fall under the elemental's might.
Hoping that Rigging is able to control Swirl for a little longer, Ashira breaths on the earth elemental once more (28 dam) and then closes with it, preparing to launch a full attack next round...if she lives that long.
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 3d4(3+4+2)+3=12 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 11:47:56 PM
Mykael casting his spell on Val from behind, shouldnt be in melee range of Elemental. Mykael backs away from the battle to a safer distance(max move distance).
Mykael casts Magic Missile at the Fire Elemental again. (12 pts of Damage)
Jagar Ac 21 Hp 63/65 Tuesday November 8th, 2005 11:58:09 PM
Jagar heeds the Redux's wise words and quickly withdraws to Q54 and waits to see what the powerful mage casts
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 4d8(3+4+1+2)+9=19 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:08:13 AM
The Cleric of Domi changes tactics and heads straight for the fallen warrior and kneels down next to him dropping his weapon .
"Domi heal this brave warrior " prays the dwarf as he quickly touches his anvil holy symbol and releases Domi's healing touch into Bart(4d8+9=19 healed)
Valanthe (HP 55/ 125, AC 20, Protection from energy- fire 10) d20+13=26 d20+8=22 d10+17=21 d10+17=26 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:13:11 AM
Val grimaces as the fire chars her skin and heats the metal of her armor. Though it seemed less intense that she assumed it would be. She would have to thank Mykael later if she survived this battle. Shouting defiantly at the elemental Val swung the heavy flail once more.
ooc: -5 to hit/ + 10 to damage, hit ac 26 for 21 and ac 22 for 26
Bart Ac 24 Hp 26 2d8(5+1)+3=9 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:18:41 AM
The warrior opens his eyes to see the dwarf kneeling over him " wha....wha...what happened? " studders Bart
As the pain from the earthy beast blows flash back in his mind he cringes slightly but he quickly reaches into a pouch and withdraws a vial which he quickly quaffs down (2d8+3=9 cmw potion) and shakily grabs his sword and stands up wobbling slightly as he gathers his wits about him
Bart -2 ,+19 healed=17 ,+9 cmw=26 total
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 30/52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 42/42 d8+3=11 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:25:24 AM
Hal reaches into a pouch as he keeps his distance from the earth elemental and grabs a vial .....popping the top he sucks its contents down (d8+3=11 CLW POTION) as he watches the bison's attack the earthy beast
Kirk withdraws from the battle and moves next to his brother Hal " you ok Hal ?" asks Kirk with concern as he keeps alert
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+10=18 d20+2=5 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 12:38:28 PM
Appolo for goes all attempts at stealth come visible and races forward toward Valanthe.Pushing shoving and dancing his way through the refugees."Out og the way move up the trail."
Balance 18
DM Jim: The Tide turns - Combat round 5 d20+10=29 d20+10=26 2d10(4+7)+14=25 d20+7=8 d20+14=31 d20+14=29 2d10(4+7)+14=25 2d10(6+4)+14=24 d20+10=17 d20+10=30 d20+10=30 3d8(1+2+5)=8 d20+18=23 d20+18=24 2d8(4+3)+4=11 2d8(5+4)+4=13 2d8(7+8)=15 2d8(3+5)=8 d20+3=20 d6=3 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 1:46:30 PM
Refugges continue to scatter in all direction and scream when they catch sight of the elementals.
Nezamil rushes to Bart's aid and saves the brave warrior, but both are on the ground before its might.
Ashira coats the earth elemental in another layer of frost, but it does not go down (save 29). One of the bison also takes the full brunt of the blast (save 8 for 28 damage). Ashria closes with the massive mound of rock and earth only to have a huge appendange swing at her.
(PA-5 AB-4, AoO)
Ac 26 for 25 damage, Ashira must make a DC 25 fort save or be thrown 10 feet and take 1D6 of damage more.
The bison rage and gore at the mounds feet and two take out large chunks of it.
Hal and Kirk survey the battle before considering any rash actions.
The earth Elemental is on its last legs and looses dirt and rock with each movement, but it still stands and lashes out at the furry beasts by its legs.
PA-5
AC 31 damage 25, the frosted beast is sent back to its home plane. AC 29 damage 24, this beast joins his brother back home as he was injured previously.
The two bisons remaining are just fine, but covered in dirt from the elemental.
Rigging runs down the path after giving a stern warning to Kirin about Swirl. Kirin rebutts "That creature is twisted and demented and trying to kill your wife and our leader." Kirin does refrain from shooting swirl again and stowes his bow and takes out his club and follows Rigging.
Swirl howls upon seeing Ashira and dashes toward to attack, but hold back some of his fury upon hearing Riggings voice in his head. The distraction seems to have made him miss (AC 17). Swirl is hovering next to Ashira and as her blue hair whips in the wind she can just feel the hate and envy flowing out of Swirl.
Appolo throws all caution tot he wind and then runs like it too in an attempt to save Val.
Jager withdraws at Redux's insistance, but the tide of water turns and follows close on his heels. The broken bodies of Calibine and Beltro are left on the muddy trail. Beltro is now back in elf form and his spirit is rising.
This time John takes careful aim at the water elemental and hits it dead center (AC 20, nat. 20 and critical 20 again for 8 damage. The wall of water barely notices the arrow floating in it.
Mykael back up a safe distance from the fire elemental, hoping that Val can keep it at bay. Three missiles strike the beast, but its attentions are on Val for the moment, since the barbarian whacks it hard and twice.
The fire elemental returns the favor and slams the elven barbarian twice.
AC 23, 11 damage 15-10 for 5 fire damage AC 24, 13 damage 8-10 no fire damage.
total damage this round 29 hp.
Val feels the fires engulf her and penetrate some of Mykaels magic.
Melonie is again concerned for Val's saftey and throws her spear at the ball of fire, striking it. The spear then burns.
AC 20, for 3 damage
Redux HP 50, AC 20 2d8(3+6)+3=12 9d6(2+2+2+6+3+3+3+3+2)=26 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 2:32:19 PM
Redux will take one of the two following actions, depending upon the current fate of Beltro. If Beltro may be saved, the mage will bend down and administer a CMW potion for 12 pts. If Beltro is not able to be saved, the mage will fireball the elemental for 26 pts damage (hope the next one is better)(the usual save for 1/2 thing) and will attempt to detonate without harm to friendlies. If he throws the fireball, he will step away 5 feet from the elemental.
ooc: please use kenknotts@earthlink.net on the list for sending out the map. i only pull mail from this one, Janell pulls from both accounts, so she'd still get it and not get two (dial-up connection...don't have cable yet). thanks
DM Jim: Beltro is very dead and it is obvious that the potion would be wasted. Your fireball goes off and has a 20% chance to get Jager.
Ashira (AC25, HP 90/115) Barkskin, Seal of Cold Breath, d20+13=33 d20+13=31 d20+13=28 d20+8=23 d20+13=14 d20+5=14 2d8(7+8)+10=25 d8+5=7 10d6(1+2+2+1+4+2+2+6+2+5)=27 Wednesday November 9th, 2005 11:09:34 PM
Ashira grunts as the boulder slams down on her shoulder, but stays very firmly on her feet (Fort.=nat. 20). Time for this fight to end. Her swords bob and weave, and she watches her opponent carefully. As the mound of earth and stone turns and extends to smash the bison, she strikes. Her longsword digs into the creature's leg, carving out a small piece (Crit. AC31/28 for 25). She juts in for a follow up with her shortsword, but it pings off of rock (AC14). Grimacing, Ashira twists her longsword once more, and once again finds purchase in the creature's earthy legs (AC23 for 7). But yet again, the perry with her shortsword proves to be off the mark (AC14). She watches to see whether her attacks down the pesky bugger. If not, she breathes ice on it once more, trying to take it down and free herself up (27 dam if needed). Otherwise, she holds the attack for her next target.
Mykael - HP 53 - AC 23 Thursday November 10th, 2005 12:19:46 AM
OOC: Mykael's spell of Protection from Energy(fire), should protect her until 60 mins are up or until it has taken 72pts of fire damage, which ever comes first. So she shouldnt be taking damage yet. Or am I missing something?
IC: Out of spells that will affect the Fire Elemental, Mykael hardens his resolve and readies his sheild and draws his sword. He prepares to move into melee and attack.
"Stay strong Val, I am here with you!" Mykael yells encouragement.
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 2d8(7+6)+9=22 Thursday November 10th, 2005 12:51:17 AM
The dwarf again calls upon Domi's healing touch (casting spontanously CMW 2d8+9=22 healed)(in place of hold person) on the groggy warrior and pushes him 5 backwards away from the earthy beast (5 ft move)"Ashira's gonna finish that pile of dung" growls Nezamil to Bart
Bart Ac 24 Hp 44/71 Thursday November 10th, 2005 12:54:51 AM
The warrior grips his sword as the dwarf heals and pushes him backwards away from the elemental " git out my way....i will hack that thing apart " shouts Bart to Nezamil pushes him away from the monstrous beast
Jagar Ac 25 Hp 63/65 Mage armor d100=60 Thursday November 10th, 2005 1:01:39 AM
The monk easily gets out of the way of Redux's spell and moves towards the mage readying himself to charge in front of Redux to thwart the watery beasts attack on the mage .
" heh i'm used hunting these mages not saving them " chuckles the monk to himself as he see's the irony in his planned action
Jagar will interpose himself in front of Redux and attack it if it comes for Redux
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 30/52 Kirk Ac 20 Ho 43/43 Thursday November 10th, 2005 1:12:59 AM
Hal grins at his brother as he watches the blue haired ranger slash the earthy mound " eh she's pretty good " as he hefts his heavy mace and ready's himself to charge in and help her if needed
Kirk nods to himself as vigor returns to his brother after he consumed the potion
returning his brothers grin " yeah i wouldn't mess with her .....poor guy who marry's her is gonna wear the skirt " laughs Kirk to his brother .
Hal and Kirk break up in laughter but quickly regain their composure incase they need to step in and help
Rigging d20+8=27 d20+8=20 d8+9=13 d8+9=16 Thursday November 10th, 2005 8:44:13 AM
OOC Jim, I am not sure if the earth elemental is dead so I will give two actions. Once assuming he is still alive and the second assuming he is dead.
Option 1 Rigging directs his bison to continue the attack and bring this horror down. Both bison attack and hit doing 29 more points of damage to the elemental.
Option 2: Rigging sees that Ashira has killed the elemental with her attacks, calls for the other two to move down the path and attack the water elemental. Since I am not sure which are alive, I assume both are around o/mm. The have base 40 and will do a double move.
Rigging sees the hit on attempt on Ashira and screams in his outrage, "Swirl I have had enough. If you love me, you will listen to me. If you hurt or kill Ashira, we will be through. I will release your from our mutual vows and will have nothing else to do with you. Stop this insanity!"
Rigging will keep moving down the path getting to DD/R. He will make sure to keep out of the path of the elemental if it is somehow still up and moving.
Valanthe (HP 26/ 125, AC 20, Protection from energy- fire 10) d20+13=18 d20+8=13 Thursday November 10th, 2005 9:42:48 AM
Val feels her skin redden and blister from the intense heat. Sweat was pouring down her body doing nothing to cool her heated armor. She staggered back a step, flail nearly slipping from her hands as her vission blurred temporarily. Determined to destroy this creature Val swung the flail with as much strength as her tired muscles would allow.
ooc: I forgot to pray to the woldian dice roller and look what happened. Val missed with both attacks.
DM Jim Thursday November 10th, 2005 11:21:28 AM
I have a very busy day and will not post till later tonight.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+2=10 d20+14=26 Thursday November 10th, 2005 3:12:06 PM
Appolo continues to race toward Valanthe"I'm coming!!" he yells as races toward her. {Double move run feat.}Pushing the refugess out of the way and dancing arounf any obstacles."Out of the way!"
Blance 26 strenght 10
DM Jim: The Mountain Falls Combat Round 6 d20+18=38 d20+18=24 2d8(2+1)+4=7 2d8(4+7)+4=15 d20+18=21 d20+18=24 d20+18=25 d20+18=31 2d8(2+7)+4=13 2d8(2+3)+4=9 2d8(6+6)=12 2d8(7+6)=13 d20+10=23 d8=6 Thursday November 10th, 2005 5:07:59 PM
Ashirs shakes off the massive blow and strikes back at the walking mountain, taking huge chunks out of its legs. It is tittering, but not down, but her icy breath knocks it over and it breaks apart.
Nezamil administers to Bart again and the big warrior starts to feel more like his old self.
The Bison, under Riggings comand take off around the Bison and head down the path.
Rigging and Kirin are behind the bison and Appolo is in front trying to keep from getting gored.
Rigging can feel that his words stung Swirl and he sulks away from Ashira and envelops one of the Refugees, seeming to take his anger out on him. (AC 38 & 24). The refugee is broken against the trees, bones breaking can be heard by all, at least the screaming does not last long.
Jager interposes himself between the wall of water and Redux and gets doused for his effort.
AC 21 miss AC 24 miss
Redux's mage armor potion saves him from the worst of the water.
John takes a shot at the wall of water again and hits again.
AC 23 for 6 damage. There are now two arrows floating in the beast.
The ball of fire slams Val twice after she fans the flames with her fail.
AC 25 for 13 damage + 12-10 fire damage AC 31 for 9 damage + 13-10 fire damage
Total damage 27 to Val.
Mykale steps up into the breach, right next to Val's body. There is smoke rising from some of Val's equipment.
Melonie screams when she sees Val fall.
Redux HP 50, AC 20 9d6(5+1+2+6+5+4+3+3+1)=30 Thursday November 10th, 2005 8:04:20 PM
OOC Reminders: 1) did Mykael fire protection spell help Val at all?? it looks like it should have absorbed the last attack. 2) did the first fireball to the water elemental have any effect??
Redux again sends a fireball at the creature, this time with a bit more power. He sends it up at an angle to ignite about 30' off the ground. This should be above the elemental (and still hit it) and well above the ground where Redux and Jagar are located.
Jagar Ac 25 Hp 63/65 Mage armor d20+8=22 d20+8=26 d20+3=6 d10+3=11 d10+3=13 Friday November 11th, 2005 12:45:22 AM
The monk shakes his head vigorously to shed the water from his eyes and launches a furious counterattack on the watery beast ....his fists a blur as they find their mark (d20+8=22 1st swing)(d10+3=11 dam)(2nd swing d20+8=26)(d10+3=13 dam) as he whirls about for a round house kick he misses wide as he slips slightly in the wetness of the trail
total dam 24
Ashira (AC25, HP 90/115) Barkskin, Seal of Cold Breath 10d6(5+2+6+5+1+6+5+2+6+5)=43 Friday November 11th, 2005 12:47:50 AM
Ashira breathes a small sigh of relief as the earth elemental falls, but it is cut short by the screams of the tortured refugee. Her teeth grind as Ashira seethes with rage. "Swirl, I have tried to be patient with you...give you the benefit of the doubt. But, I swear to you. If you touch one more of these people, I'll kill you myself!" Ashira spins and faces Swirl but holds her breath attack for the time being.
Should Swirl attack any of the refugees, Ashira will spit ice at him, doing 43 dam.
If he does not attack, Ashira moves quickly through the brush around her (double move) toward the water elemental (ending in EE13). As she passes by Nezamil, Bart she calls out "Nezamil, Bart...Val needs a lot of help get down there and help her out!" Then she looks over at the Bash Brothers. "Well, gentlemen, don't just sit around, we've got a water elemental to take out and a mage to save!"
Nezamil Ac 22 Hp 71/71 Friday November 11th, 2005 12:59:43 AM
" lets follow Ashira " yells the dwarf to Bart as he charges down the now empty path ....with a wave to the bash brothers " come on guys lets go " growls Nezamil as he runs towards the battle with the water elemental
Bash brothers Hal Ac 20 Hp 30/52 Kirk Ac 20 Hp 43/43 Friday November 11th, 2005 1:06:56 AM
Hal nods at the blue haired warrior " we're with ya " and rambles down the path and takes a postion on Nezamils left flank easily keeping pace with the dwarf as he runs
Kirk cheeks turn red "gulp" as Ashira admonishes them " uh ...er ....coming " adds the younger brother as he breaks into a run catching up with his brother and Nezamil and falls into postion on the dwarfs right flank
Bart Ac 24 Hp 44/71 Friday November 11th, 2005 1:27:23 AM
Nez thank you for saving me Bart rushes forward following Nezamil and hopefully they will be in time to safe Val
DM Jim Friday November 11th, 2005 11:13:22 AM
I will give some extra time for Val to repost as she is actually still standing at 9 hp. Darian and Nellie showed me the error of my ways as I got fixated with protection and not resist energy.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 Friday November 11th, 2005 2:53:09 PM
Appolo continues to Sprint toward Valanthe."Mykeal get her out of there.!!"
Rigging d20+10=11 d20+10=30 d20+10=22 d8+9=17 d8+9=15 d20+6=14 Friday November 11th, 2005 3:53:34 PM
Rigging directs his bison to attack the water elemental next. They charge and try to gore the watery foe. The first stumbles over something as he comes in missing badly but the second makes up for it. He sticks both of his horns in.
(OOC rolled a natural 1 and then a natural 20. Hit with the critical hit for a total of 32 points of damage)
Rigging sees Swirls actions and then hears Ashira's response. "There is gonna be no living with the two of them." he thinks to himself. He projects to Swirl, "My friend. Please stop your attacks on innocent people. This isn't you. Something is warping you. Please just fly up into the sky and attack no one else. We can talk after this battle is over."
Rigging then hurries down the path towards the waterelemental switching his bling ring for his ring of invisibility. He doesn't activate it yet for fear of Swirl's reaction.
Valanthe (HP 27/ 125, AC 18) Rage 1 of 8, Resist Energy 59/ 72 d20+15=29 d20+10=25 d10+21=27 d10+21=26 Friday November 11th, 2005 5:02:16 PM
The vision ends as soon as it began. She was in a bad situation and wasn't going to die like that. Screaming defiantly Val gives into her rage feeling a rush of strength. She stepped closer to the fire, bringing the heavy flail around in a vicious overhanded smash.
ooc: power attack -5 to hit/ +10 damage. Hit AC 29 for 27 dmg. Hit AC 25 for 26 damage.
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