DM Bob & Carla d3=1 d4=2 Friday November 11th, 2005 11:16:18 AM
With the morning sun still well below the horizon, a dim light begins to creep over the landscape until it finds it's way into the prison block and the cell they occupy. Their shackles removed, the Swords of Light are ready for escape. Harvest has had her prayer's to Alemi answered and can feel the divine power she commands deep in her being. Bralin likewise has contemplated his orb and is prepared for the day. Any sits next to Lorth with his back against the wall. The lone bird that announced the dawn now sings more fervantly and is recognized as a thrush by Arminus. It is soon joined by other birds in the dawn chorus.
The still of the morning is shaken by an explosion, almost deafening, from outside the cell and is immediately replaced by the sounds of combat. A voice rings out, "Stay back from the doors" and then three more explosions rip through the guard room in quick succession. The cell door hurtles through the room and slams into the wall sending a shower of splinters across the cell. The sound blast sweeps across the cell and slams into the Swords of Light [Fort save vs DC 13 or stunned for 1 round and deafened for 2 rounds]. Spot vs DC 14 to see Highlight to display spoiler: {Drosera's face covered in dust and grime peering into the cell.}
Harvest (AC18, HP 34/34) d20+6=13 d20+12=15 Friday November 11th, 2005 1:03:57 PM "Dros ... " Harvest Moon begins after fighting her way up through the cacophony and confusion of the blast. She stops short of shouting the name of the elven sorceress, switching instead to, "You've come!"
"Solonn, please remain here. I will return for you in but moments." Placing her palms outward in a gesture of healing, she calls upon kind Alemi for speed. "I will return," she says once more before charging out the door to join Drosera.
"Our possessions are nearby," Harvest says to the elf, as she runs her eye over the room to assess the situation. "What is the situation outside this room?" she asks. "The ward outside this tower? The gate passage, and the drawbridge beyond? Do you think we have time to don armor?" She grins at the dust and smoke. "It seems that a stealthy escape may no longer be a possibility."
Rolls and Actions Fort 13 Spot 15 (also to find our things)
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM)
Bralin (AC10 HP 52/52) (Sub/Al) d20+12=26 d20+5=12 Friday November 11th, 2005 4:08:50 PM
The door to their cell slams against the far wall, and Bralin strides through the smoke and noise without batting an eye. (Fort 26, Spot 12) Emerging from the cell without noticing the slight elf by the doorway, he looks about for their possessions.
"If our belongings are here, their magic nature will reveal them," he says without further explanation.
OoC: If the group's things are not plain view, cast Detect Magic and sweep the room to find them.
Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) d20+2=15 d20+5=23 Friday November 11th, 2005 11:10:30 PM
Any quickly arises as the door dissolves from the explosion (fortitude 15). He looks to make sure all within the cell are all right. If not, he will aid them, then quickly exit into the antechamber. He looks for the keys to free the other prisoners in the cell block, and for a weapon to aid in their escape.
He quickly searches (search 23)for the armor and weapons that have been taken from them, hoping to find his instrument undamaged and among their other belongings. He checks the guards for weapons also, and retains whatever he finds among them, sharing with other party members, arming as many as possible.
Arminas d20+5=12 Friday November 11th, 2005 11:11:13 PM
Though awaiting the rescue, the explosion is too much for Arminas. He drops to his knees and his hands cover his ears.
DM Bob and Carla Sunday November 13th, 2005 11:50:16 PM
The elven maid smiles at Harvest Moon and the rest of the party. There is more colour in her pale face than when last the group were together. "Quickly! Quickly!" she calls and then disappears from the doorway.
As the Swords of Light exit the cell, they see the room in disarray. The charred remains of the two guards are crumbled on the floor, remnants of the blasted table strewn across the room. Prisoners exit their cells and make for the exit. A very tall, very thin young elf with shaggy blond hair and clothes of grey is emptying the contents of what appears to be a storage room, and handing out equipment as fast as he can. He is soon joined by a couple of the prisoners. The party is able to identify their gear as it is hastily pulled from the storage room, but there is no time and no room to don armor. Arminas, overwhelmed by the confusion and deafened by the explosion, remains in the cell, hands clasped over his ears.
Any doesn't find any weaponry on the remains. It was likely picked up by the first escapees who have already made it out of the prison tower. Those who remain inside, elves and half-elves by the look of them, collect what they can from those handing out gear and then make for the exit.
"There is no time!" calls Drosera, "we must get out before the guards can call reinforcements! Hurry!"
The sounds of combat carry from the ward outside the tower.
Andrath d20+5=23 Monday November 14th, 2005 12:44:36 AM
Andrath shakes off the effects of the blast, then hurries outside with the rest of the party. He makes his way over to the elves handing out the equipment, and quickly identifies his gear. He nods his thanks to the elves emptying out the storage room, and stuffs all his gear, including his armour, into his backpack. He does take a few seconds to belt his sword belt, along with the two swords and belt pouches, in place on his waist.
As he makes for the door, he calls out, "Stick together, everyone watch out for each other! We can't get separated!"
Harvest (AC18, HP 34/34) Monday November 14th, 2005 7:52:22 AM
"Wait!" Harvest Moon quickly slips the Periapt over her head. Her haversack is slung over one shoulder, and she pulls the gauntlets onto her hands as she makes her way back to the Cell. "Someone please take up the things of Arminas Calaelen."
Hurrying back into the cell, she takes the elven ranger by the arm, guiding him to the doorway.
"Solonn, please, come with us. Please. Hurry."
From the haversack, the small brown girl draws a wooden rod. She speaks a word and touches Lorth. The paladin is sheathed in protective armor.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Time permitting, cast Mage Armor on everyone in the following order: Lorth, Bralin, Arminas, Andrath, Any, Villemus, Solonn, herself. (Duratin is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 14, HP 25/25) Monday November 14th, 2005 9:02:55 AM
Arminas is helped to his feet by Harvest. He shakes his head to clear his clouded mind, and finds that he is able to stand. The ringing in his ears though is unabated. Turning to Harvest, he attempts to thank her for her help. Arminas hears no sound as he attempts to speak.
Realizing that there is no time, he follows Harvest out of the cell. Looking around in the confusion, he attempts to locate his gear. If he sees it, he will try and gather it up.
Any (20/20 HP , 20 AC) Monday November 14th, 2005 9:55:22 AM
Any gathers up his gear, checking quickly over his Lute. Seeing that Harvest has Arminas on her arm-he being in no condition to carry his own gear- he also gathers up the gear of the ranger. He steps up next to them and slips Arminas' short sword and belt around his waist, then taking time to do so with his own weapons. Then he takes up a position behind Harvest and Arminas to guard their back and aid them if necessary.
Arminas - 2nd illegal post Monday November 14th, 2005 10:49:47 AM
Arminas is deafened, though no longer stunned. When he see's that Any has his gear he will quickly gather it up. If time, he will slip the mithril shirt on and strap on his sword. He throws his quiver over his back.
Bralin (AC13 HP 52/52) (Sub/Al) Monday November 14th, 2005 4:03:32 PM
Bralin sweeps up his gear in silence. After slipping a ring on his finger, an amulet over his head, and placing a dark rose colored stone spinning about his head, he hefts his axe in one hand.
The she-elf is right. In the heart of the enemy the only hope is in swift escape. Bralin leads the way out.
OoC: If you get back today, Mike, feel free to delete this and repost. Back to you, Mike.-- Al
Lorth d20=16 Monday November 14th, 2005 4:45:21 PM
(Sorry I missed friday)
Seeing that Harvest has gotten Arminas to move, Lorth quickly gathers his gear, he tries to put his backpack on while he runs.
DM Bob & Carla (Great Escape Combat Rnd #1) archers firing into melee +7-3=+4 d20+4=20 d20+4=12 d20+4=14 d20+4=11 d20+4=22 d20+4=11 d6=3 d6=6 d6=1 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 1:03:17 AM
Grabbing their gear, the party spills out into the ward. The air still carries a bit of morning fog in the grey dawn. The sun is unable to penetrate the cloud cover. The Swords of Light hastily don their packs and weapons. There is no time to put on armor, though Harvest is able to surround Lorth with a tangible force of energy (OOC: See p. 123 table 7-7 PHB, donning armor, Lorth, +4 to AC from Mage Armor duration 1 hour).
It is pandemonium in the ward outside the prison tower. Clusters of combatants dot the area as prisoners and freedom fighters take on the castle guards. There is a particularly heavy concentration of bodies about the gate passage leading to the barbican, but most appear to be wearing the black and emerald of Parnoth's men. A small crowd of prisoners jostles to get through the narrow gate passage while a wild looking man with a painted face watches and waves them through. A great bear at his side rears up on his hind legs, and there is blood on his fore-paws and muzzle.
"Hurry! Hurry!" calls Drosera as she brushes past the group running west towards the gate passage. As she passes the tower at the midpoint of the ward there is a sound from the upper walls, then a cry from the elf. As she throws up both arms to cover her head, it is a shock to see where once there was a pale white hand with a silver cuff, there is now a small stump ending some four inches below the elbow. View of the she elf is blocked when four burly fighters exit the door of the middle tower, and face the party, effectively cutting the group off from the gate.
(OOC: Combat rounds, please post AC and HP. I will try to get a map out in the a.m. but in the p.m. for sure.)
Lorth HP 58/58 AC: 15 d20+10=22 d8+5=11 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 8:03:59 AM
Thinking of all the innocents imprisoned Lorth states, "Justice will be done." as he charges into the nearest fighter. (Hit AC: 22, Damage: 11, if Lorth didn't get his gauntlets on then subtract 1 from each.)
Harvest (AC18, HP 34/34) d20+13=23 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 9:50:20 AM Oh Drosera ... Harvest has time for but that single thought before the needs of the moment take command.
Bralin Stoneminder or Arminas Calaelen? Juggling needs within her head, Harvest Moon chooses the slighter elf. With a trigger word, she touches Arminas with the wooden rod. He too, is enveloped in a sheath of magical armor.
"Quickly, Solonn! Along the wall. We will not leave without you. Beware of archers above."
Harvest draws another wand from her haversack and then steps into the space paladin Lorth has just vacated.
Rolls and Actions Spot 23 (to count the archers on the walls)
Movement and Position 5-foot step to E11, draw wand of Truestrike.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas (Duratin is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (14AC, 20/20HP) Tuesday November 15th, 2005 9:57:38 AM
Any slips his ring on, as he exits the tower, only to find guards blocking their escape route. He quickly draws his weapons, and settles his gear about his shoulders. He begins to sing a song of battle as he charges to attack the closest guard(F4), encouraging those around him. (bardic song +1 hit, +1 save Fort.)
Arminas (AC18, HP 25/25) d20+9=26 d6+3=7 d20+9=25 d6+3=4 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 12:07:54 PM
Drosera did it, she had the courage to remove the cuff. His impression of her immediately changes. She is perhaps the most courageous person he has ever met.
Infused with magical armor, Arminas takes courage in the situation. The song of the bard seems to add additional confidence. Acting quickly, Arminas reaches into his magical Quiver of Ehlonna and pulls out a short composite bow. Now he is very glad that he carried a spare, since his favorite bow was snapped by the dragon spawn.
Sliding the string into place he pulls a white arrow with white fletching from his quiver and lets it fly at A4. The arrow flies true. Nocking a second white arrow, he lets it fly at A3. His aim is good today.
He then steps 5 feet into the space vacated by Harvest (F12)
Attacks Sleep arrow at A4 Hit AC 26 Nonlethal damage 7 HP make DC 11 Will save or fall asleep Sleep arrow at A3 Hit AC 25 Nonlethal damage 4 HP make DC 11 Will save or fall asleep
Edited by Al for Spelling. Per request of poster.
Bralin (AC13 HP 52/52) d20+10=28 d10+5=15 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 12:16:36 PM
Seeing Lorth attack, Bralin moves to join him. Tis best to reduce the number of the foe as quickly as possible. The dwarf is quite aware his move places him in the midst of three guardsmen, but he takes no extra precautions.
First they must prove themselves.
Bralin steps in beside Lorth [move to F10] and joins the paladin in attacking f2.
Hit ac28 for 15 hp damage.
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp, shielded for 10 rounds) d20+12=24 Tuesday November 15th, 2005 5:12:01 PM
Not wearing armour, Andrath takes a few seconds to cast his last shield spell on himself. Then he moves to engage the fighters, drawing his longsword as he moves. Depending on the distance to the fighters, Andrath will try to tumble past them, taking up a flanking position opposite one of his party members. [OOC: standard action is to cast the spell, move action is to move 30' closer to the fighters, drawing one weapon as a free action. If possible, he will successfully tumble with a check of 24, into a flanking position.]
DM Bob & Carla (The Great Escape Combat Rnd #2) a 4 will save d20+1=9 (fail), archers vs Drosera d20+3=21 d20+3=12 d20+3=9 d20+3=20 d20+3=16 d20+3=12 d6=1 d6=5 d6=2 Drosera MM vs a6 4d4(4+2+3+1)+1=11 F1 vs Andrath d20+6=11 F3 vs Bralin d20+6=14 d8+1=8 F4 vs Any d20+6=11 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 12:19:33 AM
Without hesitation the heroes fall on the guards. "Parnoth will have our eyes!" cries one of the men. "Recapture the elves. Kill the others if you have to, but capture the elves!" he screams. Before he can say another word, Lorth crashes into him, wounding him. Before the man can react, Bralin deals him a crushing blow that sends his soul fleeing to the shadowlands. (OOC: Lorth was able to don his gauntlets.)
Having cast a protective spell on Lorth, Harvest does the same for Arminus. The monk looks to the wall and spots the archers as they fire on someone who is closer to them than the Swords of Light. Bright flashes of magical energy fly up from the ground towards the archer (a6) closest to the north tower. The wood-elf picks out an archer on the wall, and sends an arrow in his direction. His aim is true and the man is unable to fight off the magic of the white fletched arrow. The archer on the tower (a4) is neutralized.
With the fighter (F2) dead, Andrath is able to slip along the wall and get in behind the furthest fighter (F1), while on the other side of the melee; Any raises his voice in song, lending courage to the deeds of his comrades.
The fighters take on the Swords of Light. F1 strikes out at the rogue, but misses, while F4 aims for Any, but his aim also goes wide. F3 strikes a cruel blow, wounding the unarmed dwarf. (Hit AC 18 for 8 dmg.)
(OOC: For homework, Kelly will read pages 138-144 in the PHB and write a 250 essay titled Actions in Combat. Actually, this is what it looks like: draw bow and string (nothing in the rules books about stringing a bow, I'll give it to you) move action, draw arrow and knock free action for those using ranged weapons, attack standard action. The 2 attack option would be considered a full-round action, once the bow was already in hand. I'll allow one attack this round, 2 in future as a full-round action.)
Lorth HP 58/58 AC: 15 d20+12=32 d20+12=20 d8+5=8 d8+5=12 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 7:26:16 AM
Lorth figures they need to get this over quickly to aid in their escape so he heads straight through the fighting line to get himself behind f1 & f3. (Move to J18, provoke lots of AOO, should allow Andrath to get flanking on F1 and Bralin with a small 5' move on F3) When he gets there he attacks f1. (Hit AC: 32 (Added +2 for flanking) Crit chance Hit AC: 20, Damage: 8 and 12 if crit.)
DM Bob & Carla (Great Escape addendum) Wednesday November 16th, 2005 7:55:11 AM
Single handedly the paladin takes down the fighter standing in his way...
(OOC: Fighter AC 18)
Harvest (AC18, HP 34/34) d20+13=19 d20+13=28 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 8:28:03 AM
There can be only one person that the archers shoot at.
"Bralin Stoneminder," Harvest whispers as she reaches out to touch the dwarf with her wand, "I move ahead. I will remain within the courtyard and protect Drosera. You will know where I am."
"Solonn? Villemus Bralfah, please bring ... " The dark elf is gone. Lost? Run off?
"Arminas, Bralin, Anthos!" Harvest calls out, using only first names in the heat of the action. "Please watch Solonn."
Then Harvest Moon sprints across the courtyard, passing behind Andrath Silverhand. At the edge of the door to the North Tower, the little monk pauses. Listen for other guards. Eye the area within for further danger.
"I will be with you, shortly," Harvest calls out to the she-elven sorceress. She dare not use Drosera's name for fear of retribution upon her family.
Rolls and Actions Cast Mage Armor on Bralin Spot 19 (To see inside the North Tower) Listen 28 (To hear inside the North Tower)
Movement and Position 50 feet to H15, just south of the Door to the North Tower.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (AC 14, 20/20 HP) d20+8=23 d20+8=20 d8+3=10 d8+2=5 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 9:50:11 AM
Any sings as he strikes the tower guard with sword and dagger (hit AC 23 & 20 for 10 & 5 Hp DAM). His song takes on a bloody, dangerous tone as the guards shout the instructions about the elves.
"No man shall take us while we stand, For we are fighters to the man. Our cause is just, our hearts are pure, Our arms are strong, our aim is sure."
Any seems to have a fey light in his eyes as he presses his attack, there is no mercy alongside it.
Arminas (AC18, HP 25/25) d20+9=16 d20+9=21 d6+3=7 d6+3=9 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 10:28:23 AM
The arrows magic worked! Much quicker than death, he tries yet again to disable the archers. He pulls out a white arrow and lets it fly at A3.
If it hits him, he will let the next white arrow fly at A2. If he missed A3 with the first arrow, the second flys again at A3.
The song Any sings seems to cause the tide to turn. He yells out.
"You will not have us as slaves!"
Attacks Sleep arrow at A3 Hit AC 16 Nonlethal damage 7 HP make DC 11 Will save or fall asleep Sleep arrow at A2 (or A3) Hit AC 21 Nonlethal damage 9 HP make DC 11 Will save or fall asleep
Bralin (AC16 HP 44/52, Mage Armor) d20+10=30 d20+10=23 d10+5=12 d10+5=12 d10+5=12 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 1:43:39 PM
Although grateful for her protective spell, Bralin ignores Harvest's call regarding the old elf. Solonn is responsible for his own actions.
Lorth cuts down F1, and so the dwarf wheels, bringing his axe across in a savage arc at F3.
Atk F3 - nat 20, crit threat roll ac23. 36 hp damage. [ooo-thats gonna leave a mark]
Any (2nd Illegal post) Wednesday November 16th, 2005 4:55:14 PM
OOC Any's attack directed at F4. Any located at k-21.
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp, shielded 9 rounds) Wednesday November 16th, 2005 5:15:38 PM
[OOC: As I posted before, I don't have access to the map until tomorrow night.]
Seeing that the party seems to have the ground fighters well in hand, Andrath moves to run up the stairs with Harvest. He will enter the tower and run up as far as he can, drawing his short sword as he moves. [OOC: Andrath can move up to 60' as a double move, drawing his second weapon as a free action.]
DM Bob & Carla (The Great Escape Combat Rnd 3) F4 vs Any d20+6=12, a3 Will save d20+1=16(made), a5 vs Harvest d20+7=26 d6=1, a6 vs Lorth d20+7=20 d6=5 Wednesday November 16th, 2005 10:45:38 PM Lorth mows down the fighter blocking his way. Parnoth's man (F3) raises a sword to strike the paladin, then suddenly he is gone as Bralin's axe cleaves him cleanly in two. Any draws blood as both sword and dagger do their damage. The fighter (F4) is weakened, and swings his blade clumsily missing the bard. This will surely seal his doom.
Arminas picks a far target. (OOC: at 130 ft. a3 is beyond normal range of a short bow (p. 114 PHB) therefore a -4 penalty on attack.) The first arrow clatters to the ground, short of its mark, but the second one sails over the battlements and the archer disappears from view, only to reappear a moment later (Will Save=16) to make an obscene gesture at the wood elf.
Harvest conjures magical armor upon the dark dwarf before checking out the north tower. Andrath runs up a flight of stairs to the first level and returns to report that all he found was an empty room with a table and some chairs. The rogue figures there might be an exit to the battlements along the walls linking the towers at 3 stories, and the top of the towers 2 stories further up. The stairway is narrow and would require those who climb it to go single file.
Drosera pelts across ward and finds a niche by the tower near the gate passage. The archers nearest the party turn their bows on the Swords of Light striking Harvest (Hit AC 26 for 1 dmg) and Lorth (Hit AC 20 for 5 dmg).
The escaped prisoners are making it through the gate passage, and the druid and his bear familiar disappear under its shadow. There is a surge in the volume of sound coming from beyond the gate, an explosion, and then an acrid cloud of smoke with a yellow underbelly billows up into the sky throwing the grey mass of the northwest tower into relief.
Lorth HP 58/53 AC: 15 d20+12=19 d8+5=12 Thursday November 17th, 2005 7:42:36 AM
Lorth winces from the arrow as it cuts him. "Drop your weapons and leave.", he commands the last fighter. If the fighter hesitates at all Lorth moves to K19 and attacks him. (Hit AC: 19, DM: 12) "We should leave quickly through the gate.", Lorth says to his friends.
Bralin (AC16 HP 44/52, Mage Armor) Thursday November 17th, 2005 8:14:34 AM
Bralin nods at Lorth's words. Seeing the paladin has the last fighter in hand, and recognizing he is likely the slowest member of their band, the dwarf heads for the gate.
"Follow," he urges the rest.
Bralin's legs churn as he lumbers ahead.
[Run - 80' move toward gate]
Harvest (AC18, HP 33/34) Thursday November 17th, 2005 9:50:36 AM
An arrow streaks from the battlements striking Harvest Moon full on. Fortunately, she is slimmer within her robes than the robes would make one think. The arrow passes out the back of her robe leaving nothing but a slight bleeding furrow in her side and two more holes in the worn material of her single garment.
Harvest looks up to the height of the walls, counting the archers. Surely they will be able to run to the far side and shoot down even after the group passes through the gate. Descending from the height of the wall would be little problem for her. And yet, should she charge up to the battlements she would be leaving the group without the support of the group's shared magic equipment.
Ducking back around the curve of the tower, Harvest Moon makes her decision. She touches the thin elf, Solonn with her wooden wand.
"Follow the Bralin Stoneminder, please," she instructs. "Follow the dwarf."
Rolls and Actions Cast Mage Armor on Solonn
Movement and Position H18
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (14AC, 20/20HP) d20+8=15 d20+8=18 d8+3=10 d4+2=5 Thursday November 17th, 2005 9:51:20 AM
Any acknowledges the help of Lorth, and then slices his way through the fighter (F4 hit AC 15 & 18 for 10 and 5 HP of DAM), pushing him out of the way, and heads for the gate through which the other prisoners have just left.
He shouts, "RUN for the gates, or these archers will use us for target practice."
He then matches actions to words and sprints for the opening.
Arminas (AC18, HP 25/25) Thursday November 17th, 2005 10:17:54 AM
Arminas, seeing his companions run for the gate, decides that standing and trading arrows will take too much time. Instead, he runs for the gate at a full sprint.
Passing Bralin, he yells over his shoulder.
"Hurry friend, I'll wait for you at the gate."
DM Bob and Carla (The Great Escape Combat Rnd 4) a5 + a6 vs Bralin d20+7=22 d20+7=27 confirm crit d20+7=8 d6=1 d6=5, a3 + a2 + a1 vs Arminus d20+7=13 d20+7=22 d20+7=22 d6=6 d6=1 Thursday November 17th, 2005 11:21:00 PM Lorth and Any send the last fighter to his doom as Harvest casts another protective spell. This time Solonn is the beneficiary of the magic. Bralin chugs for the gate, with Arminus in swift pursuit. Solonn follows suit, hugging the castle walls as he goes to join the others.
The archers fire freely upon those running for the gate. Those on the north wall target Bralin. The first arrow scrapes by his cheek, but the second one hits him in the shoulder. (Hit AC 22 and 27, confirm crit 8 (not) for 1+5 dmg)The archers on the south wall opt for Arminus. The elf dodges one arrow completely but the second and third ones find their target. (Hit AC 13, 22, and 22 for 6+1 dmg).
The last of the escapees seem to have made it through the gate, though the bodies on the ground are testament that not all were successful in their rush to freedom. On the other side of the gate, there is a shout followed by a piercing scream. The scream ends in a gurgle and is replaced by vicious snarling. The sound of claws on cobblestones is followed by the appearance of two enormous mastiffs through the gate. Short grey fur covers muscular chests, thick legs, and large paws. A black muzzle, lips curled back to reveal sharp teeth dominate a large brutish head with small black glittering eyes, and ears laid back in warning. A spiked collar encircles each thick neck. The war-dog closest to those in the niche by the gate lifts his nose to sniff the air, then lowers it, growling, as he takes a step towards the four. The second war-dog tenses as if ready to spring, his eyes fixed menacingly on the group by the north tower.
(OOC: each square of the map = 5ft. sq.)
Bralin (AC16 HP 38/52, Mage Armor, pwr atk[2]) d20+8=23 d10+7=10 Friday November 18th, 2005 8:12:08 AM
Bralin flinches as the arrow hits him. He should have hugged the wall, he realizes. No help for it now, though. The dwarf runs on.
The appearance of the dogs changes doesn't surprise. It has been too easy an escape thus far.
Despite its look, Bralin believes the canines will be easier targets than an armored guard. He steps between Arminas and WD1, and slams his axe down 'pon its head.
[Atk WD1, hit ac23 for 10 hp damage]
Lorth HP 58/53 AC: 15 Friday November 18th, 2005 8:49:03 AM
Lorth does his best to defend himself and he sprints across the courtyard to the gate. When he sees the dogs he attempts to flank one, if it is possible.
Any (14AC, 20/20 HP) Friday November 18th, 2005 9:01:08 AM
Any Begins his sprint to the gate, and seeing the fate of his friends, tries to saty along the wall, and out of the archers field of fire. He notices a commotion at the gate area, and sees two large dogs, just as Bralin strikes one with his axe.
He is not singing, but still all feel the effects of his song. As soon as he can, he will add his sword to the attack on the dogs if needed.
Bardic song inspire courage +1 hit +1 will save
Any (14AC, 20/20 HP)2nd illegal post Friday November 18th, 2005 9:04:45 AM
OOC sorry move to H-17 and then along the wall as quickly as possible to a position near Bralin.
Harvest (AC18, HP 33/34) d20+13=29 Friday November 18th, 2005 9:25:38 AM Dogs.
Harvest Moon waits as first one, then another of her companions sprint across the open expanse of the courtyard. She must be last, as her magic would only impede them in their run across.
Harvest speeds out after them straight out into the open. In a clear spot, she stops, palms outward, wands gripped between her outstretched fingers.
"Hide in the edges and strike from there," she calls out. Then she begins chanting. A white mist rises up around her. A white mist rises that obscures all sight.
Harvest stands within the center of the mist and listens for movement, the pad of paws and the fall of feet.
Active Effects Obscuring Mist (Duration Ends Round 14) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC18, HP 19/25) d20+5=13 Friday November 18th, 2005 10:12:45 AM
The war dogs are upon us, and a mist fills the courtyard.
The archers are no longer a threat.
Arminas is surprised that Bralin steps in front of him and attacks the dog.
He is protecting me.
These dogs are no different than the elves, enslaved to do the bidding of Parnoth. Arminas makes a gesture and speaks some words, but soon his voice becomes a series of barks and snarls.
Dog talk Stop, the dwarf will kill you. We only seek freedom. Join us, I will free you.
Arminas slips his sword into his hand as he speaks.
Actions Speak with animals (4 minutes) Wild Empathy 13
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp, shielded 6 rounds remaining) Sunday November 20th, 2005 5:20:26 PM
Andrath sheathes his two swords, ready to draw his bow next round, and try to remove the archers. He shifts 5' to the southwest [OOC: to I15].
DM Bob and Carla Monday November 21st, 2005 9:48:43 AM
Unable to post last night or this morning since the site was down. Will post tonight and through Friday in order to get 5 rounds in.
DM Bob & Carla (The Great Escape #5) WD2 AoO vs Lorth d20+3=23 d20+3=16 d6+1=6 d6+1=3 Trip vs Lorth d20+1=15 WD2 vs Lorth d20+3=16 d6+1=6 WD1 vs Bralin d20+3=13 A5 & A6 vs Harvest d20+7=15 d20+7=23 d100=68 d6=4 Monday November 21st, 2005 6:08:19 PM
Bralin rushes in against the wardog and delivers a massive wound to the creature. It yelps loudly as the axe sinks into it's haunch.
Lorth runs at full speed across the yard and directly between the two mastiffs to gain a flanking position with Bralin. The second dog spins on him as he rushes in and leaps at the paladin's throat. Powerful jaws close on Lorth's shoulder and neck and drag him to the ground.[AoO Hit AC=23, confirm critical with AC=16 for 9 HP dmg, Trip=15]. Unsatisfied with it's purchase, the mastiff releases it's hold and bites again [Hit AC=16 for 6 hp - OOC Lorth is now prone with the large dog pinning him with it's jaws]
The dog facing Bralin snarls and lunges at the dwarf, narrowly missing him [Hit AC=13].
Harvest rushes out into the open and casts her spell. The two archers above spot her and loose their arrows into the center of the cloud as it envelops the monk [Hit AC=15 & 23 for 4 HP - beat 50% miss chance]. The archers on the south wall move to the west and wait for an opening to loose their arrows.
Any and Andrath take cover along the north wall and move towards the gate. The rogue draws his bow in readiness.
Arm casts his spell and growls his message to the two mastiffs as they attempt to savage his friends. Trained since birth as attack dogs, they ignore the elf's commands and continue their attack, snarling and growling "Kill it! Grrr, Bites it!! Grrrr. Protect the master!! Grrr" . Freedom is not a concept the two mastiffs understand, only loyalty to their master who has provided for them since birth.
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp, shielded 5 rounds remaining) d20+9=17 d8+5=13 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 12:56:59 AM
Andrath moves to the southwest [OOC: to J13], and draws a bead on archer a6. His arrow flies towards the target... [OOC: but not knowing the archer AC, I have no idea if it hit. Andrath hit AC17 for 13 hp damage, if successful.]
Any (14AC, 20/20 HP) Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 1:30:13 AM
Any sprints along the wall towards Bralin and Arminas and the others, trying to exit the keep and help with the battle at the gate. When he arrives he will try to find a position where he can attack one of the dogs, preferably the one on Lorth (M3).
Bardic Song
+1 hit +1 Will save 3 more rounds
Bralin (AC16 HP 38/52, Mage Armor, pwr atk[3]) d20+8=14 d10+10=19 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 7:57:16 AM [Haven't been taking the inspire courage bonus - nuts]
Bralin manages to bat the dog away with his free hand. Free Hand?
The dwarf curses his own idiocy. With his shield still on his back, he's been swinging his axe one handed for no reason. Quickly he shifts to a two handed grip on his axe and lets go a mighty swing.
Mayhap he is too eager. [atk ac 14 for 19 hp damage]
Lorth HP 58/38 AC: 15 d20+8=24 d20+8=22 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 8:00:34 AM
(not sure how to get out of a pin, but here are some grapple checks, 1st one 24, 2nd if needed 22)
Lorth struggles to get out from under the dog...
Harvest (AC22, HP 29/34) Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 8:23:43 AM
There is a whistle, a sharp strike and pain. Harvest Moon grits her teeth. She listens for Anthos Westar. His song has ceased, but he is somewhere about. Instead of going to him, the little monk touches herself with the wooden rod. The second wand, she jams securely into her belt.
Cautiously, then, she changes position, moving five feet away through the mist.
Question If Harvest places the wand in her belt, can she draw in conjunction with a move action in the same way a weapon can be drawn? If not, then consider the wand placed back into the haversack.
Rolls and Actions Cast Mage Armor on Self Put Wand of Truestrike into belt (Move Equiv) 5-foot Step Listen 29
Movement and Position J7
Active Effects Obscuring Mist 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Round 14) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC18, HP 19/25) d20+7=12 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 10:17:05 AM
Arminas growls back at the dogs:
Then you will die. Your master cares not.
He moves over to WD2. Swinging his sword, he seems unable to hit the dog.
DM Bob & Carla (Great Escape Combat Rnd #6) WD1 AoO vs Arm d20+3=10 WD1 vs Bralin d20+3=19 d6+3=6 d20+1=20 WD2 vs Lorth d20+3=10 A5 vs Andrath d20+7=9 A1, A2, A3 vs Arm d20+3=12 d20+3=8 d20+3=9 Tuesday November 22nd, 2005 11:36:24 PM
Andrath steps out into the open and looses an arrow at the archer on the battlement. The brightly fletched arrow penetrates the man's leather armor and he topples to the ground below, hitting with a dull lifeless thud.[OOC AC of archers = 16]
Any races across the yard, narrowly skirting the fog cloud that envelops Harvest Moon, and arrives ready to battle the dog that stands over Lorth.
Harvest is able to use her wand and slips it into her belt where it will be readily available should she need it again. [OOC Yes, if it is tucked into her belt she can 'unsheath' it much like a dagger.] The monk shifts her position to throw off the archers above.
Arminus swings behind Bralin to come to Lorth's assistance, drawing a snap from the WD1's massive jaws, but the beast fails to find it's mark [Failed AoO]. Bralin swings just as the dog turns on the elf, causing the normally deadly dwarf to miss with his two-handed swing. The mastiff turns back on the dwarf, ducks below the axe, and delivers a crushing bite to Bralin's thigh [Hit AC=19 for 6 HP] and almost drags the dwarf to the ground. [Trip=20 vs Bralin's take 10=22].
Lorth manages to scramble out from beneath the mastiff that had him pinned. The animal lunges forward, but narrowly misses. [Hit AC=10; Lorth is -4 vs melee attacks as he is prone].
The remaining archers on the battlements loose their arrows into the yard. The arrows skip and clatter across the cobbles as they miss their mark.
Solonn manages to creep along the north wall, unnoticed by the archers until he stands next to Drosera. He helps her push an arrow through her jerkin before breaking off the fletching and pulling the remaining length of the shaft through and clear. He helps her staunches the blood with a scrap of cloth. Drosera manages to smile grimly as he assists her.
Through the fracas, Arm and Any can see that the escaping elves have overpowered most of their captors and are making hastily through the barbican towards the drawbridge.
Lorth HP 58/38 AC: 15 d20+12=25 d8+5=9 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 7:42:28 AM
Lorth attempt to regain his feet. (I think this provokes an AOO) No time to take on these dogs one on one, he thinks as he then spins and swings his sword at the dog Bralin has been attacking. (Hit AC: 25 DM: 9)
Bralin (AC16 HP 32/52, Mage Armor, pwr atk[3]) d20+8=13 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 7:53:38 AM
Bralin braces himself against the dog's attack, keeping his weight evenly distributed to resist the creature's attempt to pull him down.
The dwarf is successful in this, but finds it effects his swing. Mayhap one hand is preferable, he thinks to himself as he misses again.
[atk ac 13]
Harvest (AC22, AC23 vs WD1, HP 29/34) Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 9:14:15 AM
At the edge of the mist, Harvest Moon peers out. First, seeking Anthos Westar, then the positions of the archers on the wall.
There, next to the dog.
The next thing that draws her eye is the blood that stains the clothes of her companions. Some of it seems most decidedly to be their own. the healing wand. But first ...
Harvest rushes to Any's side. She touches him with the wooden wand, and he is coated in an armor of force.
Rolls and Actions Move, Cast Mage Armor on Any.
Movement and Position Next to Any, but not in a place that might draw an AoO
Active Effects Obscuring Mist 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Round 14) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 18, HP 19/25) d20+7=12 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 10:39:39 AM
Once again Arminas tries to strike the wardog attacking Lorth, and again he fails. The sword is not his friend today.
Arminas takes a 5 foot step toward the barbican.
Any (18 AC with +4 from mage armor, 20/20 HP) d20+8=17 d20+8=20 d8+3=11 d4+2=4 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 10:42:49 AM
Any attacks the dog that had Lorth pinned, preventing it from attacking Lorth as he spins to attack the dog on Bralin (hit AC 17 and 20 for 11 and 4 HP DAM). He feels the magic of the rod Harvest has touched him with, and acknowledges,
"Thank you my Lady, I think it is time to gather everyone and make our retreat. Perhaps you could help Solon and Drosera, we will bring up the rear as soon as we are free of these dogs."
He puts his back to Lorth and prepares for his next attack if needed.
DM Bob & Carla (Great Escape Rnd 7) WD2 AoO vs Lorth d20+3=18 d6+3=5 d20+1=10 WD1 vs Bralin d20+3=15 A5 vs Andrath d20+7=25 d6=6 d20+3=19 d20+3=11 d20+3=20 d6=4 d6=1 Wednesday November 23rd, 2005 11:04:34 PM
Lorth scrambles to his feet, only to suffer another vicious bite as the dog's teeth rip into his calf [Hit AC=18 for 5 HP]. The cur cannot complete it's attack and fails to drag the paladin to ground [Trip=10] when Any's sword cuts a deep gash across its back and side. The dog sways momentarily as it's eyes glaze over before it collapses to the ground. Lorth manages to strike the dog facing Bralin and blood immediately spills from the gash across it's haunch.
Bralin also swings, but misses as does Arminus. Perhaps confused by it's new foes, the fierce mastiff lunges yet again, narrowly missing the dwarf [Hit AC=15]. The dog is obviously weakened and seems to sink back slightly into a defensive posture.
The archers on the battlements manage to send another volley into the yard and Andrath is spun about as an arrow slams into his side [Hit AC=25 for 6HP] Harvest cast her spell on Any, but the magic is not enought to stop two arrows from striking the half-elf bard, one pierces his thigh and the other grazes his arm [Hit AC=19&20 for 4&1 HP].
Harvest (AC28, AC29 vs nearest opponent, HP 29/34) d20+7=15 d20+13=25 d20+13=16 Thursday November 24th, 2005 10:02:07 AM
One dog falls. The other is on it's last legs.
Harvest nods in ascent to Anthos Westar and then indicates to Drosera and Solonn to wait until she investigates the area beyond the gate. Cautiously, she moves out.
Rolls and Actions Total Defense +6 to AC Hide 15 Spot 25 Listen 16
Movement and Position Move 25 feet into the West Barbican (1/2 speed for Hiding)
Active Effects Obscuring Mist 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Round 14) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (18 AC, 15/20HP) Thursday November 24th, 2005 10:52:35 AM
Any winces at the strike of the arrows. Ignoring the shock and pain, he snaps the shafts off, he will deal with the rest later. He turns to see the remaining dog hucnhing back from the attacks it has suffered, and shouts,
"Strike him again if he follows, but I believe he is finished. Let us get out of here!"
He matches actions to words, and follows Harvest and the others out the gate.
Bardic song +1 hit +1 will save
Andrath (AC20, 31/37 hp, Shielded 4 rounds remaining) d20+9=24 d8+5=6 Thursday November 24th, 2005 10:31:39 PM
Andrath keeps moving west towards the gate, drawing another arrow and loosing it at the next archer along. [OOC: Move 30' straight west, shoot one arrow at archer a5, hitting AC24 for 6 hp damage.]
Lorth HP 58/33 AC: 15 d20+12=17 d8+5=10 Friday November 25th, 2005 10:47:11 AM
Lorth grits his teeth as he is savaged again. When he sees the dog fall he is relieved and continues to try and put the other one down. (Hit AC: 17, Damage: 10)
Arminas (AC 18, HP 19/25) d20+9=17 d20+9=14 d6+3=9 Friday November 25th, 2005 11:08:32 AM
Arminas fires two arrows at the closest archer (don't have the map handy). The first arrow hits while the second arrow misses the man.
Arminas takes a 5 foot step toward the gate.
"Let us flee."
Attack 1st arrow hit AC 17 Damage 9 HP 2nd arrow hit AC 14
DM Bob & Carla (The Great Escape) d20+7=20 d20+7=15 d6=2 Friday November 25th, 2005 10:01:10 PM
Harvest Moon carefully makes her way out into the west barbican, followed closley by Any, blood seeping from his wounds. Any threat from the guards has been dealt with by the throng of escaping prisoners. Bodies litter the compound. The monk is able to make out the last of the fleeing prisoners of Parnoth as they flee towards the drawbridge to the northwest.
Lorth strikes at the last of the dogs and his blade cuts deeply into the beast's neck. It drops dead to the ground, allowing Solonn and Drosera to move out after Harvest and Any.
Andrath and Arminus trade volleys with the archers above. Andrath's arrow arcs through the sky and finds it's mark. A5 retreats behind cover without returning a shot. Arminus looses two arrows at A1 who is thrown back by the first arrow and sinks to his knees. The remaining archers take aim at Arminus and let fly. The ranger feels the burn as one of the arrows creases his shoulder [Hit AC=20 for 2 HP]
Arminas (AC 18, HP 17/25) Friday November 25th, 2005 11:57:42 PM
An arrow strikes Arminas' shoulder, causing a flow of blood. All in all, a nice exchange. The wound however causes Arminas to concentrate on the task at hand. Immediately he moves out through the barbican, towards the drawbridge.
"Hurry, no time to dispatch these archers. Soon we will be out of range."
Looking around, he searches for any animals that he could speak to.
Active spell Speak with animals, active for 38 more rounds.
Harvest (AC28, AC29 vs nearest opponent, HP 29/34) d20+13=31 d20+13=31 Saturday November 26th, 2005 9:47:57 AM
There are wounds to heal behind. And yet, Harvest Moon is torn, as situation dictates that she is possibly the best suited to lead the way across the barbican toward the moat in the case that some further danger should raise its head.
"Do not let Bralin Stoneminder fall behind," she whispers, before turning back toward the path of escape.
The young monk drops her attempts at stealth and moves quickly toward the drawbridge, eyes and ears open for danger.
Rolls and Actions Total Defense +6 to AC Spot 31 Listen 31
Movement and Position Move 50 feet toward the moat
Active Effects Obscuring Mist 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Round 14) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (18 AC with +4 from mage armor, 15/20 HP) Sunday November 27th, 2005 9:43:45 AM
Any follows Harvest through the Barbicon, and out across the drawbridge, weapons drawn, and ready for what must come. He looks to see how the others are progressing, stopping just before crossing the drawbridge. He casts a spell, singing lightly, and his image starts to shimmer and blur, making it hard to see him (cast Blur Duration-4 rounds). He encourages the others,
"Hurry! We need to get out of here!"
He then waits for the last man to catch up before bringing up the rear, deferring to Drosera to lead them on her escape route. While he waits, he pushes the arrows on through his arm and binds the wounds with pieces of his sleeve. Alas, his beloved doublet and shirt will never be the same.
Andrath (AC20, 31/37 hp, Shielded 3 rounds remaining) Sunday November 27th, 2005 11:26:29 PM
Andrath turns to run through the opening to exit the keep. When he reaches Bralin's side, he slows down, to provide the archers an extra target, and maybe split their shots up.
DM Bob & Carla (The Drawbridge Rnd #1) Sunday November 27th, 2005 11:42:33 PM
A shrill scream splits the air and Harvest Moon looks up to see the imposing figure of a large reptilian take position on the drawbridge. With a single swipe of its arm it sends a young female elf sprawling into the stone wall. Blood spills from her mouth and from the odd angle of her neck it is evident that she will run no further. Harvest and Any both recognize the distinctly powerful figure of the large parnothian that took charge in the glade where they were captured. Standing almost 9 feet in height with a powerful tail, the half-dragon commander of Parnoth's troops waves the party towards him with his free arm. His eyes glare fiercely at the Swords of Light and a serpentine grin spreads slowly across his face. In the crook of his left arm he cradles a bundle of what look to be javelins.
Lorth HP 58/33 AC: 15 Monday November 28th, 2005 7:37:35 AM
Lorth closes the distance between himself and the half-dragon. He tries to get close enough to attack the dragon next round, but tries to keep out of melee range this round. (Lorth full out run, x4 movement to Q9)
Harvest (AC22, AC23 vs P, HP 29/34) Monday November 28th, 2005 8:32:08 AM Javelins.
And they must cross the courtyard in order to reach freedom. Harvest Draws a scroll. No sense regretting the spell used in the courtyard. She intones the words. And as the writing vanishes from the scroll, she drops the empty parchment into the rising mist.
When the mist rises above her head, Harvest changes position, moving quietly toward the wall.
Rolls and Actions Draw Scroll and Cast Obscuring Mist Obscuring Mist covering from H9 to P9
Movement and Position 5-Foot Step to M8
Active Effects Obscuring Mist1 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 6) Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 18, HP 17/25) d20+7=15 d20+7=22 d6+2=4 Monday November 28th, 2005 8:44:44 AM
With a shudder, Arminas looks at the creature who stands before him. Clearly it could strike him down also.
Stepping forward 5 feet to get a better shot (and to be within 70 feet), Arminas lets two arrows fly at the beast. The first arrow flies wide. The second arrow strikes the beast, though it appears that the scaly hide may have stopped the arrow from doing any damage.
"It looks like our escape is unlikely now. Does anyone have any ideas?"
Attacks 1st arrow Hit AC 15 2nd arrow Hit AC 22 Damage 4
Bralin (AC16 HP 45/52, Mage Armor) 2d8(8+2)+3=13 Monday November 28th, 2005 9:19:31 AM
Bralin makes no answer. He moves toward the wall to escape missile fire [H13], and close in on the commander. While moving he pulls a potion from his front belt pouch (Bulls Strength).
Stopping at the wall, the dwarf casts a spell on himself. His wounds close slightly, and he nods to himself. He will need all his strength in the coming battle. [Cure Moderate Wounds over Silence - 13 hp healed]
Any (18 AC +4 from mage armor, 15/20 HP) Monday November 28th, 2005 4:52:23 PM
Any has seen the damage this creature can inflict. He begins to sing again, and suddenly the draconic figure, and his javelins, are covered in grease (must make a refelx save to be able to hold onto his Javelins, must make the save each time he tries to use them or pick them up if dropped). He then sheathes his sword and dagger, and retrieves his bow. He does not want to close with this child of Parnoth unless necessary.
OOC Any will move to within 35' of the Draconian to effectivly cast his spell. Moving to N8.hopefully hiding in the mist rasied by Harvest
Bardic song: effective 2 more rounds +1 hit +1 will save
Spells remaining: 6 level zero 4 level 0ne 2 level two
Arminas 2nd illegal post Monday November 28th, 2005 8:06:40 PM
OOC: Forgot Bard song, makes my hit AC 23 (maybe good enough?)
Andrath (AC20, 31/37 hp, shielded 2 rounds remaining) d20+9=17 Monday November 28th, 2005 8:43:01 PM
Andrath moves west [OOC: to E10]. He pulls an arrow from his quiver and lets it fly at the large lizard creature, but missing. [OOC: Did you post the AC for these creatures before?]
DM Bob & Carla-(The Drawbridge Rnd #2) d20+9=18 d20+10=11 d20+10=21 d8+6=9 Monday November 28th, 2005 11:40:49 PM
Lorth charges out towards the parnothian, in anticipation of joining battle. Harvest Moon once again envelops herself in a rising mist which soon fills the central portion of the barbican and reaches 20 feet into the air. The fog takes a moment to form as it billows up from around the monk but soon obscures the view of the parnothian from all but Lorth. Bralin hangs back for a moment to down a potion and heal himself. Andrath and Arminus engage the commander of the Parnothians from a distance just as the mist begins to swirl up in front of them, but their arrows fail to penetrate the scaled hide of the parnothian.[OOC AC=25]
Any's grease spell causes his foe only a moments consternation as he retains his hold on the javelins and throws first one and then another. The projectiles close at terrifying speed. The first sails over Lorth and clatters across the barbican sending a shower of sparks flying as it's sharpened point strikes the stones. The second javelin whistles in and strikes the paladin hard, piercing his thigh. [Hit AC=11 and 21 for 9 HP]
The parnothian snarls out a gutteral challenge "Come to me elven scum and I will show you how Parnoth rewards such contempt!"
[OOC Spot vs DC 13 to see Highlight to display spoiler: { Drosera mutters some words and jesticulates with her remaining hand and vanishes! }
Lorth HP 58/24 AC: 15 Tuesday November 29th, 2005 7:17:45 AM
Lorth steps back into the fog. (5' move backwards) There he concentrates and summons Tobiasz. He also decides to await his friends so that they can attack all at once.
Bralin (AC16 HP 45/52, Mage Armor) d20+5=7 Tuesday November 29th, 2005 7:57:30 AM
[Spot 7]
Bralin continues to move forward, doing his best to use the mist to conceal his movement. [20' move to L10]
Again, he pulls out a potion as he moves. And again, the dwarf pauses to drink its contents. [Bulls Strength]
Harvest (AC22, AC23 vs P, HP 29/34) d20+13=22 d20+13=16 Tuesday November 29th, 2005 8:17:17 AM
Drosera calls her arcane powers and vanishes just before the mist rises to hide her form regardless. Please take care. Let her take care, Harvest speaks a prayer within her heart.
She listens for Andrath Silverhand. Her memory says that he was to the rear. Too far. The brown girl stows one of the wands, returning it to her haversack. The same hand closes about a different wand, a wand for curing.
"Bralin Stoneminder," she calls behind her, "do you wish to be enlarged?" And then Harvest move once again, shifting her position in the mist.
Rolls and Actions Spot 22 Listen 16 Store Wand of Mage Armor Retrieve Wand of CMW
Movement and Position 5-Foot Step to N9
Active Effects Obscuring Mist1 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 6) Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 19, HP 22/25) d8+1=5 Tuesday November 29th, 2005 11:02:47 AM
Arminas steps forward 5 feet and finds himself in the cool mist, hidden from the archers and the dragon beast. He pulls a vial from his sack, and pulls out the stopper. Drinking the contents, he feels some of his wounds close.
OOC: I believe that he put on his rings and gloves before this, but if not he will take the time to do so in the mist.
Actions Drink potion of Cure Light Wounds - gain 5 HP
Spells Talk with animals, active for 37 rounds
Any (18 AC +4 from Mage Armor, 15/20 HP) d20+4=23 d20+8=23 d8+1=8 Tuesday November 29th, 2005 5:54:19 PM
Any sees Drosera disappear before the mist totally obscures her (spot 23), and hopes that she is able to effect her escape. He takes his last red fletched arrow (+2)out of his quiver, and steps forward to find a target on the Draconian. He fires at his opponent (hit AC 23), but the arrow skips off of the creatures scaly shoulder without causing any damage. Perhaps arrows are not the way to defeat this beast. He retreats into the mist, taking a sideways step once in the fog to avoid being targeted by a javelin. He then quaffs a potion from his belt (CLW 8 HP), and slips on his mithril shirt and ring(AC to 24).
He thinks, 'Next attack must be direct, no matter the cost. Mayhap I can at least distract the beast from the others--Death is better than prison.'
Andrath (AC20, 31/37 hp, shielded 1 round remaining) Tuesday November 29th, 2005 9:45:05 PM
Andrath moves around the first cloud of mist, and directly into the second. He calls out, "Harvest, do you have that wand of armour? I sure could use it now." [OOC: Move to M9.]
DM Bob & Carla (The Drawbridge Rnd #3) P vs Lorth d20+10=18 50% chance of mischance d100=71 missed him in fog P vs Any d20+10=12 missed Tuesday November 29th, 2005 10:41:00 PM
The party close ranks hidden by the obscuring mist conjured by the monk. Bralin and Arminus quaff potions, while Harvest Moon switches wands. Andrath uses the opportunity to cover some ground and forms up beside the dwarf.
Appearing from the mists, Any distracts the Parnothian as it levels a javelin at the paladin. He looks up to see a spot against the sky. As it approaches, he recognizes the ranger's companion. Lorth steps back, and though he can not see Tobiasz in the mists, he hears a snort and then the impatient clop of hoof on cobblestone, and knows his mount is nearby.
The half-dragon blocking the party's escape tosses two more javelins in the direction of the party. The first one misses the paladin as he retreats into the mists, while the second one sails over the bard's shoulder shattering into splinters as it slams into the stone wall of the castle. The creature created from Parnoth's claw retreats a step.
(OOC: Arminus-rings and gloves check! Any-ring, check. Move forward and fire a shot at the Parnothian, okay. But quaffing a potion (standard action) and donning armor (5 rounds) ain't gonna' happen! Bookmark table 8-2, p. 141 PHB-DM Carla)
Lorth HP 58/39 AC: 15 Wednesday November 30th, 2005 7:43:10 AM
Lorth concentrates on his god and then on his wounds. As they begin to close he reaches out in the mist calling Tobiasz with his mind and attempts to mount him. (OOC: Lay on hands on himself, then mount his horse)
Bralin (AC15 HP 45/52, Mage Armor, Bulls Strength[1], charging) d20+14=23 Wednesday November 30th, 2005 7:53:28 AM
"Aye," the dwarf answers the monk. "Follow"
Bralin takes a breath, and charges. He knows he'll need every bit of momentum to penetrate the dragon-man's skin.
In the end, it doesn't matter.
[Charge to U10, atk hit ac 23]
Any (19AC, 15/20 HP) Wednesday November 30th, 2005 9:54:52 AM
OOC Sorry Bob and Carla, too much I want to do, can't blame a guy for trying.:0)
Any switches to Sword and Dagger, and prepares to attack the draconian. When he is ready, he will charge right behind Bralin as he passes.(Moving up to V8)
Harvest (AC22, AC23 vs P, HP 29/34) Wednesday November 30th, 2005 10:52:21 AM
A small frown creases Harvest Moon's brow as Bralin Stoneminder rushes past, his footfalls disappearing beyond what must surely be the bounds of the mist. There is wisdom in patience.
"Andrath Silverhand," she says into the mist, "I have just now stored the wand of which you are speaking. I am sorry. Events have moved beyond my ability to grant you the armor. Bralin Stoneminder's actions dictate out path now. Perhaps at a later time."
With that she draws a scroll from her haversack and moves quickly out of the mist. Anthos Westar is to the left. Harvest moves to the right. Taking up position next to the wall, Harvest waits her opportunity to step in and place the spell upon the dwarf.
Rolls and Actions Draw Scroll, move.
Movement and Position S11
Active Effects Obscuring Mist1 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 6) Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 19, HP 22/25) Wednesday November 30th, 2005 11:20:18 AM
Hearing his companions rush into battle, the elf gives a weary sigh. His bow will no longer be of use, though his sword is likely to do little also.
Slipping his bow over his shoulder, he grabs his sword and rushes out of the mist towards the creature.
Death surely awaits me.
Action Draw weapon and move to W8
Spells Speak with animals 36 rounds
Harvest (Addendum) d20+13=32 Wednesday November 30th, 2005 12:01:46 PM
Free of the mist, Harvest looks beyond the towering Claw of Parnoth to the area beyond. Would flight be an option? If some of the more frail members should find their way past, could the rest manage a measured retreat?
Harvest Moon surveys the terrain beyond for advantage. Most certainly, whoever remains behind must clear the drawbridge in their withdraw or risk being pushed over the side. Beyond that, however, how could the terrain be best used to their advantage?
Rolls and Actions Spot 32
Questions How long is the drawbridge? What is the area on the other side of the bridge like?
DM Bob & Carla (The Drawbridge-Rnd #4) Drosera vs P d20+10=26 d3+1=3 Wednesday November 30th, 2005 11:52:53 PM
Lorth is nudged gently from behind, and turning finds the grey warhorse. Tobiasz holds still while the paladin vaults onto his back. Meanwhile, Bralin, Any, and Arminus charge through the mist towards the half-dragon, nearly circling the creature as Harvest creeps closer, scroll in hand.
The Parnothian steps back from the onslaught, but before he can attack, he bows forward nearly stumbling. The javelins clatter to the ground. Drosera appears, clinging to the creature's back with her knees, her poor mutilated arm around it's neck, as with her other hand she drives a dagger into it's scaly back.
The drawbridge is 100 ft. long. Beyond it are the cobblestone streets of the Emerald City with its twists and turns and dark alleys.
Bralin (AC17 HP 45/52, Mage Armor, Bulls Strength[2]) d20+12=15 Thursday December 1st, 2005 8:03:01 AM Attack!
The dwarf's mind screams to his limbs to take advantage of the Parnothian's distracted state.
But Bralin can only manage a weak swing at the swaying dragon man.
[atk hit ac 15]
Lorth HP 58/39 AC: 15 d20+6=18 d20+14=31 d8+10=16 d20+8=14 Thursday December 1st, 2005 8:14:14 AM
(OOC: I'm a bit confused on your post, not sure if Drosera has killed the half-dragon or not, if not Lorth does this)
Lorth urges Tobiasz to charge the spawn of Parnoth. Riding swiftly towards his enemy he yells, "By Gargul, this time you will die spawn of evil" Tobiasz rears up as he nears the half-dragon attacking with his hooves as Lorth swings his sword.
(Charge to V9, Ride check: 18 took the -5 for no saddle, Hit AC: 31, SMITE EVIL DM: 16)(Tobiasz Hit AC: 14 miss)
Harvest (AC22, AC23 vs P, HP 29/34) Thursday December 1st, 2005 8:32:28 AM Drosera!
Every instinct within her body wishes to rush to the aide of the brave she-elf. And yet, a finer discipline whispers in Harvest Moon's ear.
"Claw of Parnoth," she cries out to the dragon creature, "yield or we will cut you down. Yield now, or you will die!"
She reads the scroll. The empty parchment drops away from her magic-filled fingers. Stepping forward, Harvest touches Bralin Stoneminder on the shoulder, and he grows.
Rolls and Actions Cast Enlarge Person on Bralin. Draw scroll of Haste.
Movement and Position 5 foot Step to T11
Active Effects Obscuring Mist1 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 6) Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.) Enlarge Person on Bralin (Duration: Ends Drawbridge Round 15)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Arminas (AC 19, HP 22/25) d20+7=10 Thursday December 1st, 2005 4:42:49 PM
Arminas swings at the stumbling dragon spawn, but is unable to connect with the creature. Looking down the long drawbridge, he says:
"We should run."
And he steps 5 feet down the drawbridge.
Andrath (AC15, 31/37 hp) d20+12=29 Thursday December 1st, 2005 9:29:33 PM
Andrath moves and tumbles to a position opposite Arminas. [OOC: Double move to W10, successful tumble roll of 29 to avoid an AOC.] He readies both swords to swing next round. "Stay flanking!" he calls out to Arminas.
Any (19 AC with +4 from mage armor, 15/20 HP) d20+7=18 d20+7=18 Thursday December 1st, 2005 10:40:14 PM
Any strikes out at the draconian (Miss with 2 18's!), but misses as he begins to fall forward with Drosera clinging to his back! Any wishes he could sing praises for her bravery and skill! He hopes there will be a later time to do so.
OOC Bob and Carla- sorry for the late post. Snow here had our internet connection down most of the day.
DM Bob & Carla (The Drawbridge Rnd #5)
P vs Drosera d20+18=19 d6+6=10 P vs Lorthd20+18=33 d6+6=8 P vs Andrath d20+18=31 d6+6=11 P vs Bralin d20+18=27 d8+8=14 Friday December 2nd, 2005 12:14:35 AM
The parnothian hisses with pain as it is cut by Drosera's dagger and then Lorth astride his mount, smites it hard slicing an ugly gash in the beast's muscled shoulder. Arminas, Andrath, and Any encircle the creature, and though it takes a step backward, it is still effectively flanked by the party. Harvest taps Bralin and the dwarf increases significantly in size and weight.
With a roar the half-dragon claws at the elf on his back, ripping her with his claws and casting her to the planks of the drawbridge where she lies, unmoving. His second claw rakes the paladin (Hit AC 33, for 8 dmg), then he turns on the dwarf with a show of razor teeth (Hit AC 27, for 14 dmg) As he swings around with his tail, he catches the rogue hard (Hit AC 31, for ll dmg).
Harvest (AC23, AC24 vs P, HP 29/34) d20+1=19 d20+11=27 d20+5=15 Friday December 2nd, 2005 8:16:06 AM "YOU! DIE!" The words burst from Harvest Moon's mouth as Drosera's limp form falls to the ground.
With an effort of will, the brown girl stills the snarl that pulls at her lip. Instead she quiets the rage in her voice and speaks to the elf behind her. "Come Solonn. We must flee."
The words blur before her eyes as she reads the scroll of Haste. Still, read she does. The essence of speed emanates from her body, engulfing the party.
"Come. Let us go." The Wold blurs through her tears as Harvest speeds along the side of the drawbridge to the other side. Circling back around, she reaches out to the still form of the she-elf. "Drosera?" Harvest calls as she examines the sorceress for signs of life.
Rolls and Actions Cast Haste Caster Level Check vs DC4 19 Tumble 27 if necessary to avoid AoO Heal Check 15 (To see if Drosera is still alive)
Movement and Position Speed now 80 Move around to Z7
Active Effects Obscuring Mist1 20 foot radius Centered on I8 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 6) Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.) Enlarge Person on Bralin (Duration: Ends Drawbridge Round 15) Haste on Everyone: +1 on attack,+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves, modes of movement increase by 30 feet (Duration, Ends Round 8)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Bralin (AC17, HP 31/52, Mage Armor, Bulls Strength[3], Enlarged, Hasted) d20+12=31 d20+12=28 2d8(6+8)+11=25 2d8(1+8)+11=20 Friday December 2nd, 2005 9:35:54 AM
All of the healing brought on by his earlier potion is wiped out by one ripping bite by the dragon man.
Bralin feels the effects of Harvest's spells. He nods. This will be a battle retold many a day. The dwarf starts his 'death hum', a monotone low bass rumble.
Taking his huge axe in both hands, the warrior launches himself at the Parnothian leader.
[atk hits ac31 for 25 hp damage] [hasted atk hits ac28 for 20 hp damage]
----- Bulls Strength: +4 STR Enlarge: +1 dam, -1 atk, -1 AC (due to size) Haste: +1 atk, +1 AC, extra attack
Arminas (AC 20, HP 22/25) d20+10=24 d20+10=20 Friday December 2nd, 2005 12:47:16 PM
Harvest says to flee, yet the stubborn dwarf refuses to go. For too long Arminas has done what he thought was right, instead of being a member of a group. Now, going against all of his instincts, he steps back towards the creature, and with a scream attacks it with his sword. His sword skips twice off the hard scaly hide, doing no damage.
"Harvest is right, let's flee!"
He yells at the dwarf, while holding his sword in front of him.
Attacks 1st Sword Hit AC 24 2nd hasted sword Hit AC 20
Talk with animals active 35 rounds
[ Edited at the request of poster -- Al ]
Lorth HP 58/31 AC: 15 d20+6=10 d20+13=27 d8+10=12 d20+10=18 d20+8=10 d20+8=17 d20+3=13 Friday December 2nd, 2005 1:04:54 PM
Even under duress and pain, Lorth smiles at Bralin, "We will remember this day for a long time, either in life or by our gods sides.", he says. Urging Tobiasz to rear again, he does a full out assault on the dragon creature, calling upon Gargul for another strike of justice.
(Not sure if Lorth needs to advance 5' but he does if needed. Ride check: 14, Hit AC: 27 DM: 12, Hasted Hit AC: 18, Tobiasz Hoof/hoof/bite Hit AC: 10/17/13)
Any (20 AC +4 mage armor,+1 haste, 15/20 HP) d20+8=27 d20+8=9 d20+8=26 d20+8=11 d8+3=9 d8+3=9 Friday December 2nd, 2005 5:38:09 PM
Any feels the affects of Harvests spell, as all around him seems to slow down except for he and his hasted companions. He unleashes a rain of blows upon the Parnothian (Hit with sword 27 AC, miss with dagger 9 AC, hit with sword 26 AC. miss with dagger 11 AC for 18 HP DAM). He sees Drosera fall-her heroism will not go unproclaimed, as her fall will not go unrevenged. He does not know if she is dead, but it makes no difference.
He yells, "Now good friends-FOR FREEDOM!"
OOC Bob and Carla, I rolled attacks, then scanned up to see what the Parnothians AC was, and lost my rolls. I really don't know what they were so re-rolled. You can do what you deem fair with these attacks.
Harvest OoC Friday December 2nd, 2005 5:53:43 PM
Is Any wielding a shortsword, Lyle? If so, isn't that first hit a critical?
Any OOC Saturday December 3rd, 2005 12:45:26 AM
It is a Longsword, but still may be a critical hit depending on what Bob and Carla decide to do with the rolls.
DM Bob & Carla Saturday December 3rd, 2005 10:26:14 AM (OOC: Loosing rolls like you did is a common enough occurance. Just proceed normally!-Carla)
Any (2nd illeagl post) d20+8=20 Saturday December 3rd, 2005 10:50:24 PM
OOC 20 for critical hit roll--don't think that cuts it--oh well.
DM Bob & Carla P vs Any d20+18=31 d6=6=8, P vs Lorth d20+18=27 d6+6=12, P vs Bralin d20+18=27 d8+8=16, P vs Andrath d20+18=28, d6+6=9 Sunday December 4th, 2005 11:12:39 PM
The magic cast by Harvest Moon is a boon to all, and the parnothian feels the wrath of the Swords of Light as blows rain down on it's scaly hide.
The small monk weaves past the combatants and crouches over the fallen elf-maid. Though her body is mutilated and bleeding, her pale face is untouched save for a drop of splattered blood on her cheek. Her dark lashes rest on her cheek, and her lips are curved in a smile, as if she is dreaming of happy things. Harvest feels firm hands on her shoulders, and a calm voice speaks above the din of war, "Come, child" says Solonn gently. "It is too late. She walks now with the high-kindred who have gone before."
With might on his side, Bralin swings his axe potently and the dragon-kin hisses then roars in rage. The roar becomes a high pitched squeal of pain as the Sword of Jeradosta finds it's mark. Any strikes out with sword and dagger. Finding a vulnerable spot under the creature's arm, he cuts in deep. Arminus comes down hard on the creature, but the thick scales on its back protect it. None the less, the ranger's position distracts the half-dragon from the rogue on the opposite side.
A fierce and desperate light glows in the parnothian commander's eye as he realizes he can not survive another attack. Desperation adds power to his attack on his foes as he claws at Any (hit AC 31, for 8 pts dmg) and Lorth (Hit AC 27 for 12 dmg) snapping at Bralin (Hit AC 27 for 16 dmg) and once again sweeping at Andrath with his tail (hit AC 28 for 9 pts dmg.)
Lorth HP 58/19 AC: 15 d20+10=11 d20+10=30 d20+10=26 d8+5=7 d8+5=13 d20+8=27 d20+8=16 d20+3=13 d6+4=8 d20+6=17 Monday December 5th, 2005 7:32:21 AM
Lorth holds onto Tobiasz hard with his legs, he is badly hurt but continues to fight Parnoth's beast. (OOC: Hit AC: 11, 30 crit check 26, DM: 7 + 13 if crit. Tobiasz hit AC: 27,16,13 DM: 8) Lorth first swing goes wild, then he recovers with the help of Harvest's magic stabbing the beast. Tobiasz then rears up and launches a round of attacks. (OOC: almost forgot ride check, 17)
Arminas (AC 20, HP 13/25) d20+10=30 d20+10=19 d20+10=21 d20+10=26 d8+3=11 Monday December 5th, 2005 9:09:26 AM
Summoning courage to stay and fight a creature who seems unbeatable, Arminas holds his position. He quickly pays for the decision with a wicked swipe of the creature's tail. Another attack could prove fatal.
His senses seem finely tuned as the battle goes rages. Behind him he hears Solonn pronounce Drosera dead. A rage builds within him. The traitor that turned hero, now she is gone.
Quickly he slashes at the creature, finally connecting with it's flesh. The second attack bounces off the hide, but damage has been done.
Actions 1st Sword Hit AC 30 Critical check 19 Damage 11 2nd hasted sword Hit AC 21 Listen 26 Talk with animals active 34 rounds
Any (19AC, 7/20HP) d20+8=14 d20+8=12 d20+8=23 d20+8=12 Monday December 5th, 2005 9:57:42 AM
Any staggers under the blow from the Parnothian, but has already decided that he will either see this dragon-kin dead, or leave his body dead in trying. He has no strength to cast magic to aid the others with his song, yet he sings anyway, a grim durge that nonetheless gives him strength to strike again. He does so, but with very lttle effect on his opponent. His song continues, "I see Death coming upon his horse, He comes for all, he stays his course His grim scythe he does wield, but the warriors will not yield. They strike their blows high and low, Seeking a vict'try e'er they go. And tho' their blood flows like rain, they strike again midst strife and pain."
Harvest (AC23, AC24 vs P, HP 29/34) d20+10=19 2d8(6+8)+2=16 Monday December 5th, 2005 10:19:47 AM
"We ... " Harvest Moon's voice catches in a choking sob. " ... will not leave her behind."
"We will not leave her behind."
"Please flee, ... " another catch in her voice " ... Solonn. The Wold has need of the hearts of good people."
Harvest springs back across the drawbridge, tumbling along the very edge of the drop below. Catching up behind the bleeding bard, she barks out the trigger word of the wand and lays a hand at the small of his back. Healing light glows about the body of Anthos Westar, closing his wounds.
Rolls and Actions Tumble 19 if necessary to avoid AoO CMW Heal Any for 16 hp
Movement and Position Behind Any
Active Effects Obscuring Mist2 20 foot radius Centered on M9 (Duration Ends Drawbridge Round 10) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Friday November 11th, 2005 10:16:18 AM) Mage Armor +4 Armor Bonus (Doesn't Stack with Armor) Lorth, Arminas, Bralin, Solonn, Harvest, Any (Duration is 1 hour.) Enlarge Person on Bralin (Duration: Ends Drawbridge Round 15) Haste on Everyone: +1 on attack,+1 dodge to AC and Reflex saves, modes of movement increase by 30 feet (Duration, Ends Round 8)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any (2nd Illegal post) Monday December 5th, 2005 3:56:01 PM
OOC Any's Bardic song does effect those around him +1 to hit +1 Will save. Can perform Bardic song up to 4 x per day. Sorry for the confusion. Any's attacks still miss.
Bralin (AC17, HP 15/52, Mage Armor, Bulls Strength[4], Enlarged, Hasted, Inspired) d20+13=21 d20+13=33 d20+13=19 2d8(1+1)+11=13 Monday December 5th, 2005 5:22:15 PM
Bralin grunts loudly with each swing of his axe, and as the dragon man rips his unprotected body in return.
Neither dwarf nor Parthonian can endure much more.
Bralin fights.
[atk hits ac 21. Haste atk nat 20 (ac 19 on the crit threat - no crit) for 13 hp damage.]
---- Bulls Strength: +4 STR Enlarge: +1 dam, -1 atk, -1 AC (due to size) Haste: +1 atk, +1 AC, extra attack Inspired: +1 atk
Andrath (AC15, 11/37 hp) d20+9=25 d20+9=12 d8+6=7 2d6(1+4)=5 Monday December 5th, 2005 9:05:58 PM
Andrath adds his blades to the blows raining down on the huge lizard creature. His longsword connects, gashing a deep wound in the beast's back. [OOC: Longsword hit AC25, for 7+5=12 hp damage.]
DM Bob and Carla Monday December 5th, 2005 10:57:14 PM
The paladin raises his long sword high over his head and brings it crashing down on the parnothian. Foul blood splashes from the wound and Lorth can read death in its green eyes. Tobiasz rears up and the creature goes down under the war horses hooves. Strengthened by his rage Arminus slices down into its dark heart, while Bralin moves forward, beheading the creature with his war axe ensuring the party's freedom. Andrath holds his weapons at the ready should something else come at the party, while Any sings a lament.
Through a veil of tears Harvest Moon returns to aid her comrades with healing. The monk's tender heart is rent by the loss of Drosera as she tells Solonn to flee.
"We all must flee, and make haste! There will be reinforcements and Parnoth's wrath will be terrible!" The silver-haired elf in rumpled cloak leads the Swords of Light from the drawbridge down the street, turning quickly down an alley. Harvest refuses to leave without Drosera's corpse, and one of the stronger members of the party volunteer to carry the body of the slight elf-maid. After a period of time during which the various magics invoked diminish, Solonn knocks on a small door in the tall wall of a courtyard. It is opened by two males, one human, and one elf. The elf wears a silver cuff. "Quickly!" he whispers, "you must hide." The party and Solonn are led across the courtyard to a door set in the ground at an angle. The man and the elf draw the doors open and the party descends into a dark basement. The man draws the doors closed behind him, and turns to the party. "Leave the she-elf with me," he says, his voice thick with emotion, "I know the family. She must be buried with honour."
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The elf leads the party through the basement which seems to span the length of the great manor home above until he arrives at a wine cellar. There he opens a low cupboard and ducking down, beckons the party to follow. Closing the door behind, he then grabs a torch from the wall and leads the party through a long twisting tunnel. He keeps a fast loping pace, and the party must trot to keep up. Along the way, he explains that the family to whom he 'belongs' is sympathetic to the elves and he willingly wears the symbol of their family in order to help any elves who manage to escape Parnoth's grasp, flee the Emerald City.
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The end of the tunnel is reached. Another low door is opened, and the party must duck to pass through. The light of mid-day streams through the cracks between wooden planks shuttering windows in a small stone barn at the edge of a field about a half mile from the southernmost edges of the Culverwood. "Stay here until the night," the blonde elf cautions, "then make for the forest depths under cover of darkness." The elf opens the door of what looks like a tool cabinet, then turns to the party, "wherever you go, tell those who will listen of the injustice of Parnoth's decree. Pressure must be brought to bear on him by the higher races. The decree must be repealed!" Then, with a click the door is closed and the elf is gone.
Lorth Tuesday December 6th, 2005 7:35:15 AM
Lorth volunteers to carry Drosera. He lays her body over Tobiasz's back and leads his horse by foot until they reach the courtyard. He then dismisses Tobiasz and carries the elf's body in his arms, into the cellar, handing her over to the elf when asked. He then follows along through the tunnels.
Harvest (HP 29/34) 2d8(7+1)+2=10 2d8(2+8)+2=12 2d8(4+8)+2=14 2d8(6+1)+2=9 Tuesday December 6th, 2005 8:18:35 AM
Silent most of the way, Harvest walks beside Lorth, who carries Drosera's body. Her silence is punctuated by short sprints to each of her companions, and the single word used to active the healing wand.
In the basement of the unknown house, before her body is taken away, Harvest takes up Drosera's lone remaining hand. It is cold and lacking the softness and warmth that it had in life.
"One last boon, please, Gargul," the brown girl says, wiping the tiny drop of blood from Drosera's face. "Please reunite her with her family. She was so brave. And she deserves the fortunes of the Wold. If not in life, then in death."
Stilling her lower lip, the small brown monk pulls away to follow up the tunnel to freedom.
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance x2, Detect Magic Level One 3 + 1 DC16: *Domain: Longstrider, Command, *Obscuring Mist
* = Used
Any Tuesday December 6th, 2005 9:58:42 AM
Thanks to the healing touch administered by Harvest, Any has been restored to full strength, but his heart is heavy at the price that has been paid for his freedom. As they walk, he composes a song, "Her light shone among us, though foe at first, her love of her people she felt. She gave all she had, her hand and her life, and lay by her enemy, her death harshly dealt. We shall not forget her, she showed us the way. We shall surely avenge her, there will come a day. The West wind will guide her, the south will provide, the North wind beside her, the East wind inside."
Any shakes his head, "It is not enough, but words escape me, something not often said of Anthos Westar."
Arminas (AC 22, HP 22/25) Tuesday December 6th, 2005 10:12:36 AM
Together, working together they can do much. Perhaps being a loner will not accomplish the healing of the Wold that Arminas wishes for. He looks at the dead parnothian and then to his companions. Turning around slowly, he sees the truth of what he had heard, Drosera is dead.
Going to her, he hopes to see some trace of life, but there is none.
Then, it is time to flee. Arminas runs silently along, his words taken by grief. When Harvest heals him with the wand, he is awoken from his stupor.
"Thank you Harvest. We will not allow Drosera to die in vain."
Reaching the barn, Arminas goes through his gear, checking to see that all is there. He puts on his mithril shirt and wraps is elven cloak around his shoulders. He takes care of his short bow, cleaning it and checking his arrows.
"Soon we will be in the safety of the Culverwood."
Bralin (HP 42/52) 2d8(4+8)+3=15 Tuesday December 6th, 2005 11:41:57 AM
With the death of the Parthonian, Bralin ceases humming. He looks about. The elf woman is dead. The dwarf registers the fact without comment. This is still a time of action.
As quickly as he can, Bralin trots with his companions through streets, courtyards, and tunnels. He gives a quick nod of thanks to Harvest and her healing wand, and then drops back to the rear of the fleeing group, guarding their backs.
The reactions of his comrades to Drosera's death puzzles him. She was a brave warrior, who died well. In truth, she followed Arminas' pledge to 'live free or die' better than the elf ranger did. Also, the group did but know the woman mere days. And yet, by the displays of grief one would accept she was a lifetime friend.
Bralin cannot grieve Drosera. Her loss was unfortunate, but not personal. To his comrades it was. All the more reason to hang back in the rear.
The dwarf immediately dons his armor as soon as the opportunity presents itself. He then casts a healing spell upon himself. Finally prepared for the first time in days, Bralin awaits Andrath's instructions. [CMW over Magic Stone - heal 15 hp]
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday December 6th, 2005 11:30:19 PM
"Peace and Love to you, my brother," says the strange grey elf as he approaches each of the members of the Swords of Light in turn. His elbows bent, hands at his shoulders, palms facing out his fathomless grey eyes look into blue, green, black, and brown with the same depth of feeling. The last wounds magically seal themselves and positive energy flows through all.
Gear is checked. Armor and arms donned. Bralin and Arminus share the same relief when the comforting heaviness of their protective gear weighs upon their shoulders.
The sensitive bard, his heart heavy, composes a sweet lament for the dead elf-maid.
Lorth stoically tends to his gear, all the while reliving the battle with the parnothian in his head while the rogue is strangely silent.
The last to stand before Solonn is the little brown monk. "Peace and Love to you, little sister," says the ageless Walker and Harvest Moon feels her health restored. "You are a boon to your companions little one, and yet you did not inflict harm on any creature, not even..." The elf lets his voice trail off and his eyes cloud for a moment. Soon their grey depths peer back at the monk, and he continues, "your personal qualities are rare in one so young. Compassion, diplomacy, pacifism, and an unquenchable desire to help others, but," the Walker places a hand on Harvest's thin chest over her heart, "you try to rule this," he moves his hand and grasps her forehead, "with this, and yet" he releases his grip, and rests a finger over her heart, "all is not calm here." Solonn's visage belies the seriousness of his message, as a gentle smile spreads across his face, "walk with me, little sister,"* he invites, "the Wold is filled with violence, hatred, and death, but we must not forget there is always the promise of hope!"
(OOC: This is our last DM post. Starting with tomorrow's post, DM Kathy will take over. It has been an honour and a privledge to be your DMs. XP and adieus coming via e-mail.-DM Bob and Carla)
Lorth Wednesday December 7th, 2005 7:23:52 AM
Lorth thanks Harvest and Solonn for their tending of his wounds. He dons his armor checking to make sure it is in perfect condition. Then he goes about cleaning his sword and readying the rest of his equipment. His mind wanders to the battle of the day, and Lorth reminds himself to save a little bit of money to buy Tobiasz a saddle, next time they are in a town.
Harvest Wednesday December 7th, 2005 11:42:40 AM
Harvest Moon blinks under the kindly gaze of the frail gray elf. Within the small brown girl a tempest rages. Sadness and anger at the profound injustice of the Wold. The winds of emotion tear at her, whipping her about, turning her so many ways that she stands without word, stands without will, stands without direction.
Not since the death of her mother has she felt so lost and empty. But at that time, she had Pasix Mixmindor to place her on the road, to send her out alone into the Wold. Though puzzling and enigmatic as a remedy, it had placed a focus upon her life. The act of caring for herself and the journey along the road had been enough. But now, all of the doubts return, all of the questions stirred by the crushing injustice of life. Why must there be death? Why do the cruel reign, and the kind languish in feeble-minded insanity? Why? If Good is the way of the Wold, then why?
Harvest Moon walks dumb-struck along beside Solonn. Her silence is filled by the words he speaks. And from the silence, a new way opens before her. Like the road upon which they walk, it carries her. It suggests both the places been as well as those yet to be visited. And before their paths diverge, Harvest Moon speaks again.
"I will try." Are the words she speaks. Those three words alone, one step, but a step back on the path. The journey continues as she hurries off, back to her companions.
Bralin Wednesday December 7th, 2005 11:43:26 AM
Again, Bralin accepts the healing hand of the elf with a nod of thanks.
Witnessing the exchange between Solonn and Harvest, it dawns on the dwarf that the monk has never drawn blood. Remarkable. All the more so that Solonn recognized that fact in a day, while he never noticed.
The dwarf files this new information away, without judgement. Each stone has its purpose. Harvest has hers, and Bralin has already seen she carries herself with purpose and honor. Likewise, he has no intention of modifying his demeanor either.
Armed, armored, and healed, he waits patiently for direction from the group's leader.
Any Wednesday December 7th, 2005 11:51:30 AM
Any thanks Solon for his aid, and consoles with all over the loss of a new friend. He checks over all his gear, disturbed at the state of his clothes. He cleans and hones his weapons as needed, and turns his attention to his pack, making sure all is in place and secure. Finally he removes his Lute from his back. He carefully checks it for damage, and, using some linseed oil from his pack, he treats the wood, rubbing untill the wood shines like glass. He asks,
"Do you have any water? I feel the need to clean myself and my clothes. I'm sure I shared my bed in that place with more than my cell mates here."
If given water, he will bathe and wash his clothes, then try to make what repairs to his outfit that he can. Time and again he looks at his clothes as he works, and shakes his head.
Arminas Wednesday December 7th, 2005 12:06:46 PM
Arminas looks out of the cracks in the door at the forest beyond. The walls seem to crush his soul, yet escape from the prison has brought him hope. Finally, he turns and addresses Any.
"I was angered when after I fell in battle that you brought me back, with life as a slave my future. I see now that it was not my fate, and thank you for my life."
He goes back to watching outside, waiting for the night to come. Looking up, he hopes to get a sight of Ewan, his eagle friend. He saw Ewan killed in battle, yet before Arminas was struck down he thought he saw him rise. Any has mentioned that he saw him while on the drawbridge. Hope surges, but there is doubt also. Arminas yearns to see his friend again in life.
Andrath (25/37 hp) Wednesday December 7th, 2005 10:11:41 PM
Andrath follows along with the rest of the party to their overnight hideout. He is saddened by the loss of the lady elf, but she fought well and bravely, and gave her life so that she could help put an end to the oppression. He is pleased that she will be returned to her family.
Like the rest of the party, he takes some time to check through his gear, ensuring that everything is safe and sound. He pulls out some of his dried food and shares it with his rat familiar, then offers it around the group.
"Thank you once again Harvest, for the healing," he says to the little monk, "I am sure you will make the right choice."
"So, we rest until it is completely dark, then those of us with the ability to see at night will lead the rest into the forest, and we will find a safe place to spend the rest of the night. Check your gear and be ready to move in a few hours, all right?"
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