ADM Matt C. - To end the prior round Thursday January 19th, 2006 9:23:16 PM
Ashlan feels the grip of the undead in his mind and fights with all his power to resist it and does successfully. He shouts a warning to the rest of the Shields.
Lang, on the other hand, is not so fortunate. The creature's will is too much for Lang and he succumbs to its power. Lang's face goes blank and he tilts his head slightly as if listening to someone.
I am going to break the next round down into 2 parts. A standard or move action followed by the same or completion of a full round activity.
Summary of next post: Angus - In the back wondering what is going on up front. Lang - Dominated; actions to be seen. Xenia - Throws a fireball bead at the 2 creatures. Famina - Apply MW oil; tries to enter barn. Belkior - casts Prayer; draws a weapon. Syr - enters barn; attacks Wynn - waits for fireball; tries to enter barn Ashlan - enters barn; attacks
Post to follow...
ADM Matt C. d20+5=12 d20+5=21 d20+5=22 d6+4=5 d20+5=19 d20+5=13 d20+5=15 Thursday January 19th, 2006 10:27:39 PM
First Action:
The shouts of warning from Xenia and Ashlan stir the group into action as the two seemingly dead people launch a mind attack against two of the Shields. Ashlan and Syr quickly rush in as Xenia tosses a fireball bead at the 2 creatures. The creature on the ground rises to meet the oncoming shields. The creature hanging by the rope reaches up to his neck, gives a sharp tug and lightly falls to the ground next to his companion, also waiting for the oncoming Shields (only about 5' from the ground so no damage).
The fireball explodes for 4 points of damage, catching the 2 undead, Syr and Ashlan in its blast. Syr nimbly avoids the damage, as does one of the creatures (Reflex 12 & 21 vs. save DC of 14).
OOC -- Ashlan please make a reflex save.
The remaining party members take a different approach. Famina opens and applies her Magic Weapon Oil to her sword. Belkior casts the spell Prayer to aid his fellow Shields. Wynn waits for the fireball to explode. Angus just waits.
Lang, on the other hand, slams the barn doors closed will a flick of his powerful arms. He turns around to face the Shields that are outside, planting himself squarely in front of the barn doors. He is a menacing figure at 7' plus tall with his 2 short swords in his hands. He gets even more threatening as he barks a command to his faithful companion.
"Sunshine heel!"
Another short sentence comes out of his mouth that confirms with everyone that he is not himself.
"You cannot enter."
Just before Lang shut the doors, both Xenia and Belkior noticed a flash of light in the back of the barn. It appeared to have originated from near the ceiling, flashing down to the floor. It almost looked as if someone had opened some curtains.
Second Action:
Syr swings his meaty fist at Vampire Spawn #1, and lands a solid blow for 7+1=8 (Prayer) points of damage. Just as quickly as the damage is done most of it is undone as it heals right before his eyes (damage reduction 5/silver). The Spawn strikes back hitting AC 22-1=21 for 5-1=4 points of damage (Syr please make a Fort DC 14 --1=13 save; if fail gain 1 negative level; see below for details on a negative level).
Ashlan also wields his weapon with effectiveness at Vampire Spawn #2, just hitting the undead with help from Belkior. He also notices that his weapon did not damage the creature as much as he thought (damage 11+1-5=7). The undead swings back at Ashlan and once again Belkior comes to the rescue and the creature misses (hit AC 19-1=18).
Both Syr and Ashlan hear a sound behind them they wish they didn't, the sound of feet hitting the ground as 2 creatures jump to the floor. Tightening their back muscles they wait for the blows that will surely come. You are both now flanked.
Vampire Spawn #3 attacks Syr hitting AC 13+2-1=14 and misses. Vampire Spawn #4 attacks Ashlan hitting AC 15+2-1=16 and misses.
Meanwhile outside Wynn and Famina move to enter the barn and are stalled by the presence of Lang in the way and the doors being closed. Lang does not swing at them, but growls and repeats his message a little louder.
"You cannot enter!"
Belkior draws a weapon and Xenia and Angus watch the proceedings from a safer distance.
Sunshine runs over and takes position next to Lang. He senses his master's anger towards Wynn and Famina and growls a protective warning at them.
Marching Order Syr and Famina inside the barn with 4 Vampire Spawn. Lang & Sunshine standing in front of the closed barn doors. Wynn and Famina 5' from them. Xenia, Belkior and Angus 5' from them and about 10' from Lang and Sunshine.
Vampire Spawn #1 AC 15; HP's 29-4-3 = 22/29 Vampire Spawn #2 AC 15; HP's 29-2-7 = 20/29 Vampire Spawn #3 AC 15; HP's 29/29 Vampire Spawn #4 AC 15; HP's 29/29
ADM Matt C. - Energy Drain/-1 level effects Thursday January 19th, 2006 10:37:17 PM
The following are the effects each time you gain 1 negative level. Please note the effects do stack.
HP's: Lose 5; creature gains 5 Skill checks: -1 to all rolls Ability checks: -1 to all rolls Attack rolls: -1 to all rolls Saving throws: -1 to all rolls Level: lose 1 level for level dependant items (mainly for spell users) Spell users: lose 1 spell or spell slot from the highest level spell you can cast (your choice if you have more than 1).
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) Thursday January 19th, 2006 11:15:47 PM
Things move fast. Really fast.
"Gotta talk to them about running in and hitting things, Angus," Xenia shoots to the sorcerer. "This is the second time. And it's gonna get them killed."
The dark rogue begins to back away.
"Hit the door with a lightning bolt, Angus!" The rogue's shout is both suggestion and warning. "Get clear! We gotta take the door down! It's you or me, Angus." And she stands ready to rip the most powerful bead from the necklace.
Wynn (AC 19, 52 HP, +1 Prayer) d20+6=17 d20+8=27 Thursday January 19th, 2006 11:37:47 PM
Lang's sudden action to close the door and bar their entry makes no sense to Wynn and he quickly realizes that the bugbear must be under some kind of spell [Sense Motive=17].
"What enchantment is this?" he exclaims.
Unwilling to bear arms against his friend, the bard seeks to shake Lang out of his trance with a battle song from their days in the Floating City. His voice rings true and clear, loud enough to be heard by all. [Perform=27 - actually 28, forgot the +1 for prayer]
"For battle prepared in the people's just cause, Their loss to avenge and support all their laws; As fierce as the tyger, as swift as the roe, The Crimson Shields rush in on their foe.
Though rebels unnumber'd oppose their career, Their hearts are undaunted, they're strangers to fear; No obstacles hinder, relentless they go, And death and destruction attend every blow"
[OOC Countersong - Lang may be able to use Wynn's perform check to fight off the affect of the spell he is under depending on the spell]
Angus - mage armor AC 14 Hp 28 -1 cha 7d6(2+3+1+6+4+6+6)=28 Thursday January 19th, 2006 11:41:51 PM
Angus mutters "This is not good." and prepares his lightning bolt and fires careful to include Lang in the stroke. Angus is hoping he will jump aside and let the others through.
Bolt 28 damage or 14 with save.
"Xenia I will try to take Lang back next round." Angus adds stepping back 15 more feet from the door.
Angus curses under his breath and he agree whole heartily about Xenia's sentiments about foolhardy behavior or old and new Shields.
Angus yells "Hold on Syr and Ashlan, we are coming."
Spell Slots Used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 1/7 3 level 2/5
ADM Matt C. - Supplemental for Lightning Bolt d20+8=20 d20+7=22 Friday January 20th, 2006 12:25:03 AM
Lightning Bolt effects (DC 19):
Lang hears the suggestion from Xenia to Angus and holds his ground. He does however duck as the Lightning Bolt goes by and only takes 14 points of damage (reflex save 20+1=21).
Sunshine flattens himself to the ground and is unaffected by the Lightning Bolt as it passes overhead (reflex save 22+1=23; with evasion).
Famina and Wynn please roll Reflex saves DC19. Fail and take 14 damage, pass take 7 damage.
The door takes the full brunt of the Lightning Bolt. When the smoke/flash clears the door is still standing but looks pretty damaged (6/15 HP's).
Per PHB pgs 165-166: Good Wooden Door - Hardness 5 & HP's 15. Electricity Spells do half damage then have hardness apply (28/2 = 14 - 5 =9).
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) 2nd halff of Post 2d6(6+2)=8 Friday January 20th, 2006 8:16:06 AM Fram. Darn door. Still standing in the aftermath of the lightening bolt. But it's black and charred-like. Xenia switches from the most powerful bead to the one remaining low powered bead. She tries to aim it high up on the barn above the door to avoid catching anyone below as the blast blows downward.
Rolls and Actions Fireball 8hp damage (Aim 20 feet high up the front of the barn.)
Angus (Second illegal post) Friday January 20th, 2006 8:23:20 AM
Angus mouths "I am sorry to Lang" and then sees what Xenia has in store and only grimaces as their is the oil and alchemist fire in front of the door. Angus is glad he backed up.
Angus barks "Once the Door is open, Famina and Wynn force a path open so Syr and Ashlan our overzelous friends can escape. Belkior, you and I have Lang."
Angus thinks to himself that pressing may not have been the best course of action, but it is water under the bridge now.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) 4d8(3+6+7+3)=19 Friday January 20th, 2006 3:04:53 PM
The halfling cleric realizes now what has happened inside the barn. After the Lightning Bolt and other magic, he tries to see inside the barn where the vampire spawn are lurking.
If he can see enough to have Line of Effect, Belkior will call down the holy fury of Alemi upon the foul undead. He intones a prayer and casts Holy SMite upon them, positioned so as to catch most of them in the blast and avoiding his companions inside the barn. Holy Smite - 19 damage and Blind for one round to evil creatures, DC 18 Will save for half damage and no blindness. If Ashlan or Syr are neutral, they take half damage and save for quarter.
If he cannot see inside, Belkior will opt to protect his companions. He invokes a protective ward around Famina, then slaps her on the back.
"Get in there! You're protected from the vampires' worst effects!" Death Ward - immune to death spells, magical death effects, energy drain and negative energy effects
Actions Standard - cast Holy Smite or Death Ward
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 6 rounds remaining
Syr (AC 19/18 dex -1 HP 64/68) Prayer, Inspire? d20+8=15 d20+12=32 d20+12=29 d20+7=8 d10+6=16 d10+6=8 Friday January 20th, 2006 4:37:13 PM
Realizing now that he walked straight into a trap, the elf's heart begans hammering in his chest (Will save 15, phew). Taking in the situation he looks around at Ashlan nervously. "Hey, Ash, the way I see we it we have options, force our way past Lang and hurt him or take these guys on now? Personally, I'm opting for #2. Let's focus on taking down 1 creature at a time, attack the same one as I?" He throws several punches and kicks at #1 in front of him. (Attack 32 (no crit for undead, right?), 29, 8 Damage 16/8)
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) d20+10=21 d20+8=20 Friday January 20th, 2006 5:24:56 PM
Wynn sees the lightening bolt just in time and manages to avoid the worst of it. His sword ready, the bard continues his attempt to shake Lang from the mental grip of the undead.
'Cross the deep-gullied vale, up the mountain's steep side, Through the rough foaming river's impetuous tide, O'er the fortified redoubt, close wedged in array, Regardless of safety they follow their prey.
The alarm of the drum and the giant's loud roar, The dragon's hot breath but inflames them the more. No dangers dismay, for they fear no control, But glory and hope inspires every soul.
Ashlan whispers a thanks to Belkior for his help with the spells and such and nods as he speaks to Syr, "I'm with you Syr, lets show these undead skum the power of two battle hardened veterans." He moves in and swings hard at the same vampire spawn that Syr attacks, slashing hard both times with his magical mithril longsword and slashing once with his mithril kukri.
(Can hit AC:32(cri:28), 14 &23 Damage:16(crit:11), 13 &9)
ADM Matt C. Friday January 20th, 2006 8:57:14 PM
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Famina (AC 21, hp 57/78) d20+13=29 d20+16=26 d8=6 d20+14=32 d8=1 Saturday January 21st, 2006 5:49:40 AM
(Strangely, the DM's post says I'm both inside the barn and outside the barn. But I think that's a type, I'm actually outside still.) (Reflex roll accidentally erased: Got a 7. Failed my reflex save, took full damage. -3 from DR tho.) Combat begins and Famina is ready... Almost. The two other fighters get ahead, but one is strangely blocking them. At first, she's uncertain, is it some sort of battle tactic. But one glance at her companions convinces her it must be an enchantment of some kind.
(Seems like there's several sorts of situations going on at once... I see 3) Possibility One and Two: (The door manages to be blasted open.) Famina sees beyond the tall bugbear's shoulder the shadows moving, illuminated by her companions spells. And that's where she has to be. She moves right into the bugbear's face, ignoring him casually, letting him hit her, as she scoots right past him. If he's in the way, then, that means something else... If there's no other recourse, she has to get him outta the way. She darts forward, and at the last second goes low, and shoves her shield high, forcing him off his feet and hopefully into the room beyond. (Bull Rush attempt DC 29 on him) Possibility Two (same situation as above): If she can get by him without doing this, she darts beside him through the door. (Sprint Attack and Mobility should provide some protection or allow some of that, I think) She darts into attack range and lets the battle take her over completely. (Entering Rage) She ends her move and attacks a vampire on the edge, probably the one on Syr's side. (#4) (Hits AC 26, does 6+4+2+1+1+1=15 damage) She slashes deeply with her magically oiled, but quite plain otherwise blade. Possibility Two: (Xenia does not manage to open the door with her spell, so Belkior enchants Famina) Seeing that the door is still standing, there's no real way in the house... Except to continue to hammer the door. Taking a step forward and just barely staying outta reach of the burly bugbear, she takes a swing at the door with her sword, hacking at it like a club, hoping to chop down the remainder. (AC 32, does only 1+4+1+1+1=8 damage, magical weapon)
ADM Matt C. d20+9=20 d20+8=19 Saturday January 21st, 2006 1:27:26 PM
OOC -- I am making the assumption that everyone has included the effects of the Prayer spell in their rolls.
Inside the barn (Syr, Ashlan & 4 Vampire Spawn):
Syr and Ashlan both realize that they have fallen into a trap. The situation does not look good. Not only are there 2 undead in front of them, but 2 more have join the battle behind them, cutting off their retreat. Compounding their dire position, they hear the barn doors slam shut behind them and a series of explosions rock the door, but do not burst it open. They are alone in the barn, who knows what else will drop in on them. Thank goodness there is light from Angus's light spell. Syr realizes they must reduce the amount of attackers quickly or be overwhelmed.
Syr attacks VS #1 with a flurry or arms and legs damaging it 2 times for a total of 14 after damage reduction. Ashlan heeds Syr's battle wisdom and stabs at VS #1 and strikes it with his longsword. Both he and Syr watch in amazement as the VS becomes gaseous and starts to drift upward. Ashlan sticks his Kukri into the now gaseous form and realizes he cannot damage it when it is in this form.
OOC -- Undead do not take extra damage from critical hits.
Outside the barn (Lang, Sunshine, Wynn, Famina, Xenia, Belkior and Angus):
The group outside the barn tries desperately to enter the barn through the closed barn doors. Angus blasts it with a lightning bolt and Xenia hits it with a fireball bead (doors are roughly 10' high so Lang, Sunshine and the oil flasks will get caught in the blast). The blast is not strong enough to do any structural damage to the door (same rules apply as for lightning bolt), but it does start the doors on fire. It also forces Lang and Sunshine to vacate their position in front of the doors as the oil flasks erupt and the grassy area in front of the doors goes up in flames (reflex saves 20 & 19 for Lang & Sunshine). Wynn, hoping to break the enchantment on Lang, starts singing. Unfortunately it does not appear to have any effect on Lang. Belkior, hoping they can get inside quickly, enchants Famina with the spell Death Ward. Frustration mounts on Famina as she sees the barn doors still closed, and a blaze blocking the way to the doors.
OOC -- Famina, damage reduction only applies to physical/combat attacks, not spells.
Vampire Spawn #1 AC 15; in Gaseous Form Vampire Spawn #2 AC 15; HP's 22/29 (fast healing for 2) Vampire Spawn #3 AC 15; HP's 29/29 Vampire Spawn #4 AC 15; HP's 29/29
Lang ac 22; hp 59/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Post to follow.
ADM Matt C. d20+4=15 d20+4=22 d6+4=5 d20+8=12 d20+8=22 Saturday January 21st, 2006 1:57:35 PM OOC - The prior post ended the last round (combat round #2). This post will start the new round (CR #3).
Inside the barn:
The 3 remaining Vampire Spawn continue their assault on Syr and Ashlan.
Vampire Spawn #2 takes a 5 foot step back from Ashlan and looks him directly in the eyes. Ashlan feels the powerful will of the undead invade his brain once again, trying to get him to stop fighting.
OOC - Ashlan, Will save DC 14 or be Dominated with the command to stop fighting.
Both Ashlan and Syr feel the remaining 2 Vampire Spawn strike their backs (-1 for Prayer and no flanking now).
Ashlan hit AC 15 - Miss. Syr hit AC 22 (reduce in above roll for Prayer); damage 4 (reduced 1 for Prayer).
OOC - Syr please make a Fort save DC 14; if fail gain 1 negative level.
Outside the barn:
The group outside watches as the small inferno rages on in front of them, effectively keeping them from the barn doors. The charred, cracked but still closed barn doors taunts them unmercifully through the flames and smoke.
Lang looks at the fire and the doors and ignores the group. He still has that same expressionless look on his face, although his fur is somewhat singed now. Sunshine remains at this side.
Listen DC 15 - to hear Syr and Ashlan talking and the battle going on inside.
Spot DC 26 - to see 2 Ghasts, 1 singed, on top of the barn.
Angus - Mage Armor HP 28 AC 14 d20+2=17 d20+2=18 d20+7=27 d20+2=13 Saturday January 21st, 2006 4:49:14 PM
Angus is too busy concentrating on Lang to notic much else (spot 17), but does hear Syr and Ashlan still fighting. "Hold on Syr and Ash we are on the way!" Angus shouts above the racket.
Angus thinks to himself, must free Lang, and he casts a targeted dispel magic on the Bugbear (natural 20!!!)and he watches his reactions (sense motive 13). Angus call out to the Shields outside "Watch Lang, I MAY have freed him. If no one can get in the barn immediately, I will blast it again, so watch out."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 1/7 3 level 3/5
OOC: Another great post Matt!
Famina (prayer, song, death ward, hp 65/92) d20+6=25 Saturday January 21st, 2006 8:49:24 PM
"That's it!" With a high-pitched undulating yell, like that of an angry cat, Famina drops her shoulders, ignores the presence of Lang, and barrels into the door. (Raging!, rolled a DC 25 Strength Check to smash the door open. I think that does it; I looked up doors in the SRD and saw that plain ones have a break DC of 13/15, good ones 16/18, and strong ones 20/25 (stuck/locked). Woohooo!) She is heedless of the fire letting it flicker at her. Swiftly she steps through the fires, ignoring them if they ignite upon her (which is possible and up to the DM) and instead just moves right up to one of the undead. (But that's all, because the break action was her standard action, and the move is the rest of her turn)
Famina (prayer, song, death ward, Rage, AC 19, hp 65/92) d20+6=25 Saturday January 21st, 2006 8:49:55 PM
"That's it!" With a high-pitched undulating yell, like that of an angry cat, Famina drops her shoulders, ignores the presence of Lang, and barrels into the door. (Raging!, rolled a DC 25 Strength Check to smash the door open. I think that does it; I looked up doors in the SRD and saw that plain ones have a break DC of 13/15, good ones 16/18, and strong ones 20/25 (stuck/locked). Woohooo!) She is heedless of the fire letting it flicker at her. Swiftly she steps through the fires, ignoring them if they ignite upon her (which is possible and up to the DM) and instead just moves right up to one of the undead. (But that's all, because the break action was her standard action, and the move is the rest of her turn)
(Forgot to add a few things in the title ofthe post)
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+18=29 d20+13=14 d20+11=21 d6=6 Sunday January 22nd, 2006 11:17:11 AM
The roar of the conflagration fills the ears of the dark half-elven rogue. But through the smoke and fire, she spies the two figures on top of the roof.
"Beware above!" she sounds the warning before her hand moves to one of the medium-sized beads on her necklace. Then she stops. They'd have to get down from there first before they could do anything. And, to her eye, that's some 20 or 30 feet up.
"Belkie!" Xenia shouts over the sound of the crackling flames. She points to the two Ghasts on the roof. "There must be an entrance up there somewhere. I saw a light just before the front doors closed. Be ready."
A brief whirring cuts through the sound of crackling fire, as the rogue palms a normal sling bullet and sends it streaking toward one of the slightly burnt Ghast above.
Rolls and Actions Spot 30 with Prayer Listen 14 (Nat 1)
Syr (ac 19/18 dex -1 HP 60/68) d20+8=15 d20+12=29 d20+12=16 d20+7=14 d10+6=11 d10+6=16 Sunday January 22nd, 2006 12:41:55 PM
Hearing Angus shouting encouragement he screams, "Lang, if you are in there, open the DARN door!!! If you can do that, I promise never to charge off again! I'm staying in the rear of the group from now on."
Snapping his fingers as the creature in front of him drifts off, "Quick Ash, the one that hit you. We can yet get through this!" Turning he lands a couple kicks on the creature one with perfect form (att 20 31 14 dam 11 16).
Ashlan suddenly stops fighting, unable to stop it even though his senses tell him he should help Syr more but he just can't control himself.
(LOL, sorry Syr, tried.)
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) - Prayer d20+8=26 d8+2=4 Sunday January 22nd, 2006 10:49:20 PM
The halfling cleric realizes that they need to get the doors open to both rescue their companions and to defeat the undead. If Angus is correct, however, Lang may no longer be blocking the way.
Going on the offensive, the halfling calls up a Spiritual Weapon, calling a warhammer to attack the ghasts on the roof of the barn. The weapon comes into being and also attacks the singed ghast. Spiritual Weapon hits AC 26, 4 damage
After doing so, Belkior moves to keep position with Angus.
Actions Standard - cast Spiritual Weapon
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 5 rounds remaining
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Monday January 23rd, 2006 12:06:28 AM
The bard sees Xenia reach for another bead and tumbles back away from the door. He keeps singing, now to encourage hope and conviction in his comrades [Inspire Courage]
Whenever the foe stands arranged in their sight, With ardour impatient they pant for the fight. Rout, havock, confusion - they spread through the field, And hope springs eternal behind the red shield.
JimF for ADM Matt d20+3=7 Monday January 23rd, 2006 12:21:03 PM
Was asked to roll a new will save for Lang for future actions of the big furry fella. Not good.
Al - OoC Monday January 23rd, 2006 1:00:06 PM
More of a Won't Save than a Will Save?
Scott - OOC Monday January 23rd, 2006 8:15:20 PM
Friends -2 Vamps +2 uhoh
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:63 prayer d20+4=18 Monday January 23rd, 2006 8:49:18 PM
(Ignore this, thought I seem a DM post so did the roll and then noticed no post yet. Dang a 18 Will would of been a good one too. Erase this after while or I can DM to keep the board free if you like of ooc stuff.)
ADM Matt C. d3=3 2d3(1+3)=4 Monday January 23rd, 2006 9:36:45 PM
OOC - Disregard last post - perhaps I should be setup with DM access. End CR #3
Inside the Barn (Syr, Ashlan & 3 active Vampire Spawn):
Syr hears the voice of Angus from outside the barn letting them know that help is on the way. He strikes with renewed vigor at the Vampire Spawn in front of him and urges Ashlan to keep the pressure on (total damage 17 after damage reduction). Syr takes a quick glance towards Ashlan when he doesn't see the man's weapons strike out and is dismayed to see his new friend standing there with his arms at his sides and a vacant look on his face. The gaseous form VS is now out of sight up in the second level.
Outside the Barn (Lang, Sunshine, Wynn, Famina, Xenia, Belkior and Angus):
Xenia and Belkior both see the 2 Ghast peering down at the group from on top of the barn. Both are satisfied with solid hits from their weapons to the singed Ghast and ecstatic when the Ghast rolls off the roof and makes a loud thump in the grass. Both see the other Ghast retreat from view. Belkior moves back to stand near Angus, who is disappointed that his powerful Dispel Magic spell did not release Lang from his enchantment. Wynn, Lang and Sunshine move away from the doorway as it is bombarded multiple different ways. Famina takes advantage of the clear path to the doorway and rushes through the flames, lowers her shoulder and smashes into the barn doors. She shatters one of the doors from it hinges and ends up in the barn facing the backs of 2 creatures in disheveled clothing (take 3 fire damage). Lang appears to go through an internal struggle (failed Will save) and moves back in front of the now open doorway, and repeats his do not enter message to the remaining Shield members (4 fire damage). Sunshine remains where he is outside of the fire area.
Marching Order: Vampire Spawn #2 (25' in barn) Syr (20' in barn engaged with VS #2) Ashlan (15' in barn) VS #3 & #4 (10' in barn) Famina (5' in barn) Lang and Sunshine (outside barn about 10 or so feet from the doorway to one side) Wynn (outside barn about 15 or so feet back from the doorway to the other side than Lang) Xenia (outside barn about 20 or so feet back from the doorway) Belkior & Angus (outside barn about 25 or so feet back from the doorway)
Creature Status: Vampire Spawn #1 AC 15; in Gaseous Form Vampire Spawn #2 AC 15; HP's 7/29 (22-6-11+2) Vampire Spawn #3 AC 15; HP's 29/29 Vampire Spawn #4 AC 15; HP's 29/29
Lang ac 22; hp 55/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Post to follow.
ADM Matt C. Monday January 23rd, 2006 10:05:02 PM Start CR #4:
Ashlan, fighting with all his will to break the Vampire Spawn's mind hold on him, hears in his head an order that brings dread into his heart.
"Kill this creature attacking me now!"
OOC -- Ashlan new Will save DC 12 or move forward 5 feet and attack Syr at +2 for surprise.
Vampire Spawn #2 then moves towards a stall and climbs into it and then up the wall to the second level (Syr may make an AoO before it is up to the second level; Ashlan you are to far away to get an AoO on the retreating VS if you make your save).
Vampire Spawn #3 & #4 face Famina and both gaze directly into her eyes. She feels the crushing power of 2 of the Undead's minds hit her at once. She feels them compelling her to do something she does not want to do.
OOC -- Famina, TWO Will saves DC 14 or be Dominated with the command to turn around and not let anyone into the barn.
Vampire Spawn #3 & #4 then move towards the wall and climb up to the second level.
OOC -- Famina if you make both saves you may take an AoO on one of the VS before it climbs up to the second level).
Lang stands in the doorway looking at the group outside with his vacant, but determined look. Flames from the dying out fire singes the fur on his legs (? Fire damage ).
OOC -- Angus/Jim please make a Will save DC 18 for Lang to break the Dominate for standing in the flames.
Belkior and Xenia do not see any sign of the Ghast that moved back from the roofline. The Ghast that fell off roof remains lying in the grass. The entire group outside can see the three Vampire Spawn for a brief time before they move out of view as they climb up to the second level.
ADM Matt C. d3=3 Monday January 23rd, 2006 10:07:49 PM
Fire damage for Lang.
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Inspire Courage d20+11=16 Monday January 23rd, 2006 11:41:54 PM
Wynn darts past Lang [tumble=16] and dives through the flames where he saw Famina charge through. The bard rolls to his feet, sword drawn, ready to face whatever dangers lie within.
[OOC inspire courage will last 5 rnds]
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) - Prayer, Inspire Courage 4d8(8+1+5+7)=21 Tuesday January 24th, 2006 7:39:41 AM
While the three vampire spawn are still within sight, the halfling cleric calls down the holy smiting wrath of Alemi on these foul creatures.
Belkior shapes his hands into the symbol of Alemi and mutters a prayer that will cast Holy Smite. He requests that the spell be centred upon the undead visible inside the barn. Holy Smite = 21 hitpoints damage to evil creatures, 10 hitpoints to neutral - Will DC 18 to take half damage. Spell is centred on the three undead visible, whatever height they are above floor. If they are out of sight, centre the spell high enough above the floor to catch anything on the second level.
"We've got to destroy the undead ... Lang should be okay then!"
Belkior looks over to Angus, attempting to gauge whether to move closer or not. If nothing else, some of his companions are going to require healing soon enough. The little Healer moves 20' closer to the barn doors.
Actions Standard - cast Holy Smite Move - 20' closer to barn
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 5 rounds remaining
Angus - Mage Armor - HP 28 AC 14 (-1Cha) d20=3 d20=19 4d6(5+2+1+2)=10 Tuesday January 24th, 2006 8:52:48 AM
Angus moves up 10 feet to be by Belkior and whispers to him "Lets pour it on." and he casts scorching ray at the two vampire spawn (3 & 4).
AC 3, miss (hit the broad side of the barn) AC 19, hit damage 10
Angus is less than pleased with the results, but he did not want to hit his friends again (-4 to fire into combat?).
Angus call out to his friends again. "Watch where the vile creatures go to as we must kill them permanently."
Spell Slots Used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 2/7 3 level 3/5
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+19=28 d20+14=15 d20+9=17 d6+1=7 Tuesday January 24th, 2006 10:50:02 AM
"Gotcher back guys." Xenia tosses the quick phrase over her shoulder to Angus and Belkior.
As the two pour magic into the barn's interior, and the rest of the guys rush in for the slice and dice, the dark rogue holds her place watching the roof line, watching the left, watching the right, turning an eye behind the group. But, most of all, she watches the ghoulie who just came down off the roof.
Flump and down? That don't sound right. So she watches. Her sling turns, a lazy whirring disk. If that skinny gray guy moves, she's gonna peg it.
If only the fire wasn't so loud, so she could hear something.
Rolls and Actions Spot 28 Listen 15 (Nat 1, Again!!!)
Ready Action, If Ghast on the ground Moves, hit it.
Syr (AC 19/18 HP 62/68) dex -1, prayer, inspire d20+12=31 d10+6=14 d20+14=21 d20+6=20 d10+6=9 Tuesday January 24th, 2006 5:43:24 PM
Hearing the crash of the barn door, "Thank Domi, the cavalry is here!" Calling back over his shoulder, "Be careful, they turn misty and float away to the 2nd level."
Without looking back he calls out, "Ash..?" Taking a last swing at the spawn he lands another solid blow. (AoO 31 damage 14) A smile crosses his face as one of his tormentors drops and he turns around to check on Ashlan.
Seeing a spark return to the mercenary's eyes he growls at him, "I don't need bystanders! I need someone to watch my back, you do that again and I'll take you on myself after this. Let's help Famina NOW!"
Syr slides past him moves past Ashlan and attacks the vampire spawn closest to her. (Att 21 damage 9).
OOC: I'm assuming because of the way you worded Ash's order that Syr slew the vamp that dominated him?
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:63 prayer d20+4=8 Tuesday January 24th, 2006 8:15:30 PM
(OOC:I hope Syr was right since I rolled a Will:8. Not sure what actions Ashlan should take. I'll post depending but would like to wait for info before I do.)
ADM Matt C. Tuesday January 24th, 2006 8:28:12 PM
Ashlan you move forward and attack Syr with all your attacks at +2 for surprise.
The dominate is not broken if the VS goes into gaseous form.
ADM Matt C. Tuesday January 24th, 2006 10:24:01 PM
OOC - Belkior are you 7th or 8th level? If you are 7th level then the Holy Smite spell will only do 3d8 damage for a total of 14/7 to evil and 7/3 to neutral.
Xenia - OoC Tuesday January 24th, 2006 10:32:08 PM
I suspect that Belkior is Good Domain. As such, he casts spells with the Good descriptor at one caster level higher. (Going from 7th to 8th, in this case.)
Famina (62/92, AC 19, prayer, song, magic weapon, death ward, rage) d20+7=20 d20+7=18 d20+14=18 d8+9=11 d20=18 d20+16=27 d8+9=15 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 12:09:25 AM
(Sorry, I send in my char sheet to what address again?)
Pure loss in the rage, the voice of a comrade pushing her on, and a god's will itself provoke her beyond any stage she can be stopped by mere charms. It's like a brick wall to the vampires, and a second later, she attacks them with incredible power. (First swing, AC20 (+7 BA +4 Str +2 rage +1 prayer +1 song +1 weapon), 11 damage if that hits) But now the monsters rush up to the second floor. Famina, in a rush to get them, looks around for any stairs. If there is any route to get to them, she will rush up it. But it is also likely that there is no route up to the second floor. If that is the case, she rushes forward underneath them and when underneath, takes a jumping swing at one!
(Jump of 18, as my armor negates much of my strength bonus) (Whether I run up stairs to engage one, or jump and swing, I hit AC 27 and did 15 damage)
Belkior - OOC Wednesday January 25th, 2006 7:49:43 AM
Al has it correct, Belkior has Good domain so casts at 1 higher level.
Character sheet is on the way.
ADM Matt C. d20+5=22 d20+5=6 d20+3=9 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 10:59:51 AM
Saving throws for VS #3 & #4 vs. Holy Smite (18):
21 & 5 after Prayer.
Saving throw for Lang to break Dominate (18):
10 after Prayer.
ADM Matt C. d20+15=27 d20+10=22 d20+14=19 d8+9=16 d8+9=15 d4+8=10 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 11:24:45 AM
If I read from Ashlan's prior posts he gets 2 swings with his longsword at +12/+7 and 1 swing with his kukri at +11 before Prayer and surprise.
To attack Syr in CR #4: 27, 22 & 19. Damage: 16, 15 & 10.
ADM Matt C. Wednesday January 25th, 2006 11:30:14 AM End CR #4
Syr -- attacks VS #2 and it goes into gaseous form, turns to move and is attacked by Ashlan. Ashlan -- Dominated and attacking Syr. Famina -- attacks VS #3 and does not see a way to the second level or see any VS up there. Wynn -- tumbles past Lang and is in the barn. Lang -- standing in the now broken doorway (Dominated). Belkior -- casts Holy Smite hitting VS #2, #3 & #4 and moves up near Lang. Angus -- casts Scorching Ray hitting VS #4 and it goes into gaseous form; moves up near Belkior. Xenia -- standing ready outside the barn; no movement by the Ghast in the grass or on the roof.
OOC -- If Syr or Ashlan are non-good neutral then they need to make a save versus the Holy Smite (DC 18) or take 10/5 damage.
VS #1 -- gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #2 -- gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #3 -- AC 15; HP's 15/29 (29-10-6+2);out of sight on the second level. VS #4 -- gaseous form and out of sight on the second level.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Start CR #5
A similar flash of light as seen before in the barn can be seen again by all the Crimson Shields.
Ashlan continues his attack on Syr (I will roll for him again if he does not post).
Lang continues standing in the now nearly burned out fire, staring at Xenia, Belkior and Angus. He moves, so as to put his large body in as much of the doorway as possible, making any attempt to go past him as hard as possible.
The eerie quiet and stillness starts to return as the battle subsides and the fire burns out.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+18=22 d20+13=32 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 12:39:36 PM
"You just stay there, Big Guy." Xenia stares back at Lang.
"Heads up!" the rogue calls out to those in the barn. "I think you got a Ghast in there with you now!" It's not hard to figure out what that light is. There's a door of some sort up there on the roof.
"Angus," the sling keeps turning, "I got a rope and grappling hook. We can go up from the outside. There's got to be a door there somewhere. Or, we can go up from the inside." She shakes her head as she scans the area.
"But, even after we get up there, I don't know what we're going to do. How do you kill these things? We don't got much daylight left."
Belkior (AC 22+2; HP 48) - Prayer, Inspire Courage d20+9=19 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 1:53:42 PM
The halfling cleric listens to Xenia's words, nodding in agreement. He thinks over what he learned of undead in the seminary school. Knowledge Religion = 18
"Xenia's right, Angus. Probably the vampires have some kind of shelter, maybe their coffins, inside the barn. Maybe up above where we're seeing them go."
Pointing into the barn, Belkior continues.
"We have to get in there quick! An hour at most, at least before the sun goes down. Get in there, find what they're sheltering in and drag them out into the sun while they're still helpless."
Speaking softly, Belkior approaches Lang. "Lang, can we enter now? What will you do if we try to enter?"
"Remember all those times that I've healed you and Sunshine? Patched you and got you healthy? How all of us have worked together to protect the orphans? That's why we're here, to ensure that this place will be safe for them."
All the while, Belkior is edging closer to the entrance. He's trying to see if his calm words are enough to sway Lang. Failing that, hopefully Lang will resist if he is driven to attack Belkior. Or, that Belkior's armor will be enough to protect him. Expecting an attack, the little healer will hunch his shoulders.
OOC - Any chance of Aid Another for the Will save that Belkior is trying to trigger?
Actions Move - ahead into barn Standard - fight defensively
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 4 rounds remaining
Angus - Mage Armor - HP 28 - AC 14 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 1:57:51 PM
Angus considers Xenia's request. "Wait one second girl. I need to try something first."
If Angus can see Ashlan he will cast Angus's Hideous Laughter on him DC will save 17. If he can not see Ashlan he will cast it on Lang.
"If I knock down Ashlan or Lang, see if you can tumble inside and help. I think Belkior and I can handle things out here for a bit, but they need the help inside."
Angus looks down at Belkior "Nice spell. We will need more of those tomorrow."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 3/7 3 level 3/5
Famina (AC 19, hp 52/92, prayer, rage, song, death ward) Wednesday January 25th, 2006 5:15:18 PM
This one last round Famina spends pacing, staring up in the darkness, her rage still on...but as it becomes apparent the enemy has, at the least, withdrawn, she begins ot relax and come out of it. (If any undead makes itselfa vailable, she will rush and attack it, readied action. +15 to hit, 1d8+9 damage. OTherwise, at the end of this round she'll go un-raged)
Syr (AC 19/18 HP 37/68) dex -1, prayer, inspire d20+10=13 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 6:45:44 PM
Syr staggers under the blows as Ashlan stabs him in the back. He calls out to the others, "Ashlan's turned beware!" He continues running straight out the barn (tumble 13 to get past Lang if necessary) to the safety of the halfling's side "Belk, I don't feel so well, can I please get a pick me up?" While waiting, the monk lays a hand on his own wounds caused by the mercenary's sword uttering curse words under his breath, "JUST FINE! I HAVE NO PROBLEMS with ghouls, ghasts, or vamps but betrayed by my own party and I'm near dead!"
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:63 prayer d20+12=17 d20+7=13 d20+11=26 d8+8=16 d8+8=11 d4+7=10 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 9:26:22 PM
(OOC:Sorry for not getting a post in yesterday. To be honest I was hoping not to since I hate attacking fellow players. I'm sure Scott understands that Ashlan is being controlled, it's just against my style normally is all and I don't like the idea of hard feelings. Sorry none the less Scott and hope Syr and the others do not hold it against Ashlan. Also do to having to continue his attack on Syr does Ashlan need another Will save?)
Ashlan still under the vampire spawns influence moves to continue his attack on Syr. If Syr gets away before he can move far enough or what not to attack then he most likely follows (inless the DM stats otherwise.) Otherwise Ashlan presses his attacks.
(Can hit AC:17/13 &26 Damage:16/11 &10)
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Inspire Courage d20+6=7 d20+11=24 d4+3=7 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 10:46:08 PM
Wynn watches in horror as Syr reels under the avenger's blows. "Xenia was right" he thinks to himself, "that scum cannot be trusted"[Sense motive=7].
The bard slips a dagger from his boot and sends it spinning towards Ashalan [Hit AC=24 for 7 HP]. "What crime has Syr committed that you would seek his life in payment?" Wynn cries out as the dagger finds it's target.
ADM Matt C. d20+8=15 d20+10=17 d20+8=21 d20+10=12 Wednesday January 25th, 2006 11:45:48 PM
End CR#5:
Approximate marching order: Famina is raging and pacing inside the barn. She is waiting for one of the undead to make the mistake of showing itself so she can jump up and stab it. She moves all around in the lighted area, but is not able to attack anything (spot check DC 10 to see a ladder to the second level on the back wall of the barn).
Wynn is also in the barn. He is horrified by Ashlan's attack on Syr and wonders if Ashlan really is a bad guy. He launches his own attack against Ashlan, hitting Ashlan with a dagger for 7 points of damage (Wynn may make a spot check DC 20 to see a ladder on the back wall of the barn).
Ashlan is still dominated and still attacking Syr. He gets an AoO in on Syr before Syr moves out of range (miss with first roll of 17). Ashlan follows Syr and attempts to get past Lang, but is thwarted by Lang's bulk standing in the doorway (took your second roll of a base 6 to muscle/bull rush past Lang and you failed). Ashlan barely flinches when the dagger strikes him. He is so focused on getting to Syr. He re-groups and tries to get past Lang (Ashlan pick tumble, bull rush or overrun to get past Lang; whichever is your best method; Lang will take 10 for being in the doorway but will not try to stop you with his strength).
Syr runs as fast as he can away from Ashlan after Ashlan's brutal surprise attack against him. He is barely able to tumble past Lang, bounces off Lang's body and lands at Belkior's feet. With a groan he asks for some of Belkior's healing magic and complains about the injustice of it all.
Lang is still dominated and standing in the doorway. He is happy to see Syr leave the barn as it fits the instructions that were given to him. Lang feels the presence of Ashlan behind him trying to get past him. Keeping an eye on everyone outside the barn, he moves slightly to leave a path for Ashlan to leave the barn.
Belkior tries a different method to enter the barn, a soothing voice. It is not successful as Lang stays in the doorway. Belkior remembers from his clerical training that if they can get the Vampire Spawn into the daylight it will destroy them and free Ashlan and Lang from the domination. He also remembers that Vampire Spawn need to get back into their coffins to be able to return to a solid form if they have been damaged enough to be put into gaseous form.
OOC - to get past Lang you need to Bull Rush, Overrun or Tumble.
Angus casts Angus's Hideous Laughter on Ashlan.
OOC - Ashlan Will save DC 17 or fall prone and be laughing for the next 7 rounds (no actions can be taken).
Xenia still standing ready outside the barn offering up an alternative method of getting into the barn.
Start CR #6:
OOC - The barn is 30 feet wide by 50 feet long with 10' wide stalls on both sides and a 10' wide corridor down the middle. The second level is the same configuration as the first except for a 10' wide crosswalk from one side to the other (the second level looks like a capital H; no stalls just open storage space with railings; the VS was hanging from a rope attached to the crosswalk). There is a wide ladder at the far end of the barn leading to the second level (not within the light spell). The second level is at about 20' high and the overall ceiling starts at 30' high on the edge to 40' high in the middle.
OOC - Famina (+1) and Wynn (at -4) make Listen DC's 15/17 to hear Ghast/VS movement on the left side of the second level. Make Spot DC's 21/12 with the same modifier's to see the Ghast/VS standing on the left side of the second level by the crosswalk. Anyone else getting into the barn this round can make a Spot DC 21/12 at -8 to see the Ghast/VS.
Otherwise it is quiet and still.
VS #1 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #2 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #3 - AC 15; HP's 17/29 (15+2);out of sight on the second level. VS #4 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
ADM Matt C. Wednesday January 25th, 2006 11:53:35 PM
Ashlan please read the post carefully as more than one part pertains to you. Also please try to post soon as, I think, a few peoples' actions will depend on what you do.
I am sure that no one is angry at you for how the scenario is playing out. It is going totally different than I thought it would. I thought they would be draining the Shields levels away with their energy drain touch.
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Inspire Courage d20+6=20 d20+2=7 d20+2=19 d20-2=16 d20-2=18 Thursday January 26th, 2006 12:25:32 AM
The bard turns to follow Ashalan and Syr but instead his eye catches the parallel rungs of a ladder against the back of the barn.[Spot=20]. "Follow me" he calls out to Famina, "There's a ladder back here! Leave the betrayer til later!!" The last thought causes the bile to rise in his stomach.
Wynn heads for the ladder and begin's climbing. A noise alerts him to possible danger above and to his left [Listen=16/18] and he manages to catch a glimpse of the ghast near the catwalk [Spot=7/19].
"Be careful, there's one up here on the left!"
Angus - Mage Armor - HP 28 - AC 14 - (-1Cha) Thursday January 26th, 2006 7:50:43 AM
Angus is watching Ashlan carefully and also Lang. This round he casts Angus's Hideious Laughter on Lang, hoping to bring down the bugbear door. DC 17 will save.
Angus looks to Xenia. "If I bring Ashlan and Lang down, get inside and help Wynn and Famina. The rest of us will follow shortly."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 4/7 3 level 3/5
Angus looks to his small friend. "Help Syr, we will need his quickness to finish off the spawn. Got any more of those Wards to use. They are handy also, what a bag of tricks you are." Angus finishes with a grin.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) - Prayer, Inspire Courage 3d8(8+1+8)+8=25 Thursday January 26th, 2006 8:38:58 AM
When the monk rolls to beneath his feet, the halfling cleric is presented with something more familiar to him. Healing .... that's what he does best.
Belkior invokes the prayer of Alemi that brings healing energies and then touches the battered form of Syr. The monk's wounds knit together and he's nearly completely healed.
Since he doesn't have the strength or training to get past Lang, Belkior will again try to get the ranger to attack him. Hopefully, that will force the ranger to snap out of this mental control that he is under.
Actions Standard - cast Cure Serious Wounds, 25 hitpoints Move - up to, or into Lang's square
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 3 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon - 5 rounds remaining
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:45/63 prayer d20+3=11 Thursday January 26th, 2006 10:06:10 AM
(Just a FYI, I wasn't ignoreing Angus's spell last round, just didn't know if he could hit Ashlan or not so was waiting for confirmation.)
Ashlan is hit by Angus's spell (will:11) and begins laughing, this causing him to be unable to try and get past Lang as he laughs uncontrolably. In the back of his controlled mind though he applauds Angus and truely hopes he can explain what has happened and the group won't hold it against him.
Lang - Dominated d20+4=10 Thursday January 26th, 2006 10:52:49 AM
Lang fails his save verse Angus spell and falls to the ground laughing histerically.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+17=20 d20+19=30 d20+14=20 d20+12=20 d6+1=5 Thursday January 26th, 2006 11:46:59 AM
"Angus, that'll be the day when I can't slip past either of those two," Xenia replies. "Laughing or not."
The rogue comes in low, and casually tumbles past Bugbear Lang and the laughing Poison Guy. Her elf-touched eyes drink in the available light.
Then her sling whirrs, and another sling bullet streaks through the dim light of the barn toward the thin gray Ghast.
Rolls and Actions Tumble 20 Spot 30 Listen 20
Hit Nearest Ghast AC21, Damage 5hp (Inspire added to Hit here.)
ADM Matt C. Thursday January 26th, 2006 11:54:52 AM
There is only 1 Ghast and 1 Vampire Spawn visible/making noise. Both are on the left side of the second level.
Xenia - OoC Thursday January 26th, 2006 12:23:16 PM
I see. That's a Listen then a Spot.
Syr (AC 19/18 HP 68/68) Inspire, prayer d20+9=16 d20+9=15 Thursday January 26th, 2006 4:08:36 PM
Syr gives the halfling a quick hug and shakes himself as if dusting off. Returning into the barn, he manuevers around the two men laughing throwing a, "NICE Job Angus!" over his shoulder as he makes for the center. Without pausing, he leaps for the rope, "That ladder is too crowded, let's see how those vamps like the battle being brought to them." Using his powerful upper body he attempts to climb up that way. (Jump 16 climb 15, doubt that Syr can climb all the way up this round but thought that I would try. Oh I forgot about prayer/inspire if it helps?)
ADM Matt C. Thursday January 26th, 2006 10:59:07 PM
End CR #6:
Wynn spots the ladder in the back of the barn and cries out his discovery to the rest of the group. He moves over to the ladder and begins his climb, ending his turn at the top of the ladder (still on the ladder).
Angus casts another Angus's Hideous Laughter, this time targeting his friend Lang. He knows that a fighter's weakness is its will save and is not surprised when the big guy falls to the ground, laughing hysterically. Angus urges Xenia inside and wonders when he will stop having to cast his spells at his friends and can cast them at his enemies. Angus remains outside.
Belkior casts a healing spell on Syr, watching the large gashes from Ashlan's weapons practically disappear from the power of his god Alemi. He once again moves towards Lang and breathes a sigh of relief when Lang falls down. Belkior enters the barn, stepping around his two laughing comrades. Belkior is standing just inside the doorway of the barn.
Ashlan remains on the ground laughing just inside the doorway (6 rounds remaining).
Lang is hit by the magic spell from Angus. He falls to the ground laughing just outside the doorway (7 rounds remaining).
Xenia tumbles past the two laughing fighters and lightly rolls to her feet. With a quick whirl of her sling she launches a sling bullet at the Ghast is hears a solid thump as it hits the Ghast square in the chest. Xenia is in the barn between the doorway the rope/crosswalk.
Syr feels a lot better as Alemi's healing power infuses into his body. He moves into the barn, ending his turn below the crosswalk, reaching for the rope that is just within the grasp of elf.
Famina still blinded by her rage continues to pace the floor. She does not notice the undead or pay heed to Wynn's shout about the ladder. Famina ends her turn near Syr.
Start CR #7
The Ghast moves behind a support column providing the creature with cover (effective AC 21 from range attacks from the ground level). He is still near the crosswalk.
The Vampire Spawn moves towards the ladder and directs its powerful gaze at Wynn. Wynn feels the overwhelming power to move towards the VS and protect him. The VS is away from the railings and has some cover (effective AC 19 from range attacks from below).
OOC - Wynn Will save DC 14 or be Dominated with the command to stand by the VS's side and protect him.
VS #1 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #2 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #3 - AC 15; HP's 19/29 (17+2); visible on the second level. VS #4 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. Ghast #1 - AC 17; Hp's 24/29; visible on second level
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Famina Friday January 27th, 2006 5:43:13 AM
Famina moves to the ladder and, given the opportunity, will climb up it to the top this round. She looks somewhat tired now that the heart of the battle is over. In her body's point of view, it used all of its energy already... but she has to keep on going, pushing it past that point... "Right behind you!" she calls up to her fellow teammate as he heads up the ladder into the second floor area.
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Inspire Courage d20+6=19 d20+10=29 d8+4=11 Friday January 27th, 2006 7:50:49 AM
Wynn feels the wave of mental energy wash over his miind as he steps off the ladder. It is almost as if he cannot control himself, and he begins to lower his sword arm... Somewhere from deep within he finds the will to shake off the effect [Will=19] and with two quick strides, he thrusts his longsword into the emaciated body of his undead foe [Hit AC=29 for 11 HP]
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) - Prayer, Inspire Courage d20+8=15 d8+2=9 Friday January 27th, 2006 9:37:28 AM
The halfling looks up at where Syr and Wynn have run too. He can see the vampire and the ghoul from where he stands, so Belkior re-directs his Spiritual Weapon to attack the vampire.
The warhammer barely gets past the thing's defences but manages to inflict damage. Spiritual Weapon - hit AC 15, 9 damage
After doing so, Belkior waits for his companions to move up the ladder before doing so himself. His short legs will slow him on the ladder and there's no point holding up anyone else.
While he is doing so, he looks around for any farm implements or boards that can be broken or split to make stakes.
"Does anyone see anything that can be made into a wooden stake?"
Actions Move Equivalent - redirect Spiritual Weapon, hitting AC 15 for 9 damage Move - held until everyone else who wants to mount ladder does so
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 2 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon - 4 rounds remaining
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+9=20 d6+1=6 Friday January 27th, 2006 10:39:55 AM "Watch out for the Ghast, Wynn!" Xenia shouts up to the loft.
"There's the thing that was holding the door closed, Belkie," Xenia tosses over her shoulder as she palms another sling bullet. This time it's a silver one. "And it's already broken, so maybe it's got a sharp point."
There's the hum of a sling again, and a silver bullet flies past the railing of the loft to strike the Vampire guy.
Rolls and Actions Hit Vampire AC20 (-4 for firing into Melee, +1 Prayer, +1 Inspire) Damage 6hp (Silver Bypasses DR)
Elves and Half-elves, when it tries to Dominate you, don't forget that you have +2 vs Enchantment.
Angus - Mage Armor - HP 28 - AC 14 - Prayer - Inspire Courage d20+2=21 d20+5=22 d20+5=15 4d6(1+6+3+3)=13 Friday January 27th, 2006 12:26:54 PM
Angus admires his handy work as he steps over Land and then Ashlan and watches his Shield mates do there worst to the undead fiends. Angus decides to help finish the Job, by attempting to finish off the ghast (spot 21).
Angus launches two scorching rays at the ghast, hit it solidly in the chest with one and the beam it is hiding by with the second. The beam on the second floor has a nasty burn mark on it now, just like the broad side of the barn outside.
AC 22, hit for 13 AC 15, miss
Angus calls out to his non laughing fellows "Forget the wooden stakes, just drag them into the sunlight. That should do it. I do not think the stakes kill them for good, but the sun will."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 1/8 2 level 5/7 3 level 3/5
Lang & Sunshine Friday January 27th, 2006 3:21:16 PM
The big Bugbear is rolling around in the now smouldering grass laughing up a storm, and tyies his best to stay in front of the door and block it as much as possible. The waves of laughter make Langs task mostly impossible.
Sunshine looks as his master and whimpers confusion as he does not like the area and finds Langs actions very strange indeed.
George Friday January 27th, 2006 5:21:49 PM
Hello folks. If any of you observant people noticed, I didn't write DM George. This is because I am giving up being your DM. My personal life has gotten overwhelming and I just don't have the time to do the job that you folks deserve. Matt Colegrove,who as so ably filled in for me, has agreed to become your permanant DM, so you won't miss a beat. I know you will show him the support and understanding that you extend towards me. Good luck and know that I will stop in and read the Crimson Shields.
George
Syr (AC 19/18 HP 68/68) dex -1, prayer, inspire d20+8=19 Friday January 27th, 2006 5:23:41 PM
Finishing his move, Syr jumps up and begins climbing the rope. Once on top of the crosswalk, his eyes adjust quickly to the light and he surveys each corner of the barn for any signs of the creatures or what appears to be their coffins (spot 19).
ADM Matt d20+5=8 Friday January 27th, 2006 10:43:47 PM
End CR#7:
Famina slowly climbs up the ladder to the second level as her Rage ebbs from her body. She moves towards the Wynn to support him but is not able to get there this round.
Wynn is able to resist the VS and lands a nice hit on him (damage 6 after damage reduction).
Belkior redirects his Spiritual Weapon spell to the VS. It lands a devastating blow (damage 9). He sees plenty of wood/boards.
Xenia launches silver sling bullet and she also lands a hit on the VS (damage 6; should have rolled 1d4+2 not 1d6+1). The VS's body turns gaseous and starts to float towards the back of the second level.
Angus hits the Ghast with a Scorching Ray, staggering the undead. He offers some advice on how to kill the undead.
Lang & Ashlan continue to laugh while under the spell (6/5 rounds remaining). Sunshine remains by Lang's side not exactly sure what is going on.
Syr Climbs up the rope and onto the crosswalk. He looks around the second level of the barn. On the right side it is pretty much empty except some farm tools such as rakes and pitchforks. On the left side he sees the Ghast either moving towards Wynn or towards some boxes (between the crosswalk and the back of the barn).
Start CR#8:
The Ghast moves towards Wynn and bites him (hit AC 8). He misses horribly, obviously being by himself is affecting his combat abilities.
Wynn Fort Save DC 15 versus Stench or be sickened for 1d6+4 minutes.
VS #1 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #2 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #3 - AC 15; HP's -2/29 (19-6-9-6); gaseous form on the second level. VS #4 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. Ghast #1 - AC 17; Hp's 11/29 (24-13); visible on second level
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Matt C. Friday January 27th, 2006 11:21:55 PM
I am going to talk/email Jerry with my concerns over being the full time DM. My concerns are being able to post consistently during the summer months. My family has a cottage on a lake in Vermont and I have no internet access when I am up there.
If do become DM I will need someone within the group to step up into what will be my short-lived ADM role. If possible this person will DM for the months of July and August.
If I do not become DM I will stay in the role of ADM. I have to say I am enjoying myself being DM and am glad that, at a minimum, I will be DM'ing 1 month a year.
If anyone has any feedback on how I have done posting please post it.
Matt C.
Angus - Mage Armor - Prayer - Inspire Courage - HP 28 - AC 14 4d4(2+2+4+1)+4=13 Friday January 27th, 2006 11:49:18 PM
OOC: Matt you are doing a great job. Have fun finishing the module, at a minimum. Good luck working out your situation with Jerry.
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Angus is pleased to see what is hopefully the last Vampire Spawn go into gaseous form and wants to end the battle quickly. Angus fires four magic missiles at the remaining ghast as he sees Wynn start to gag on the beasts stench.
Damage 13
Angus calls up to his friends "find the roof hatch the beasts used to get to the roof and lets some sunshine in and then find the spawn and put them in it, and quick. Lang and Ashlan will not be enjoying themselves for much longer."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 5/7 3 level 3/5
Famina (prayer, song, death ward, 52/68) d20+7=19 d20+13=15 d8=2 d20+4=15 Sunday January 29th, 2006 2:16:24 AM
Seeing the magic slam into the last monster, and figuring it's finished off, Famina doubts she'll get another strike in. If, after the blasts, it's still standing, she moves into the side and swings. "Get his back," she cheerfully tells Wynn, though her nose wrinkles in dismay at its smell. She swings her sword, but it's a clumsy swing (AC 15, 9 damage if that hits it but I doubt it).
If the creature has fallen, then she immediately looks for a hatch or window. If it's boarded over, she gives it a good kick! (Break DC 15) Trusting in her muscles to overpower any rusty nails or wooden boards...
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) Inspire Courage - Sickened d20+6=8 d6+4=9 d20+9=13 Sunday January 29th, 2006 10:36:55 AM
A small shift in the air currents above the main floor of the barn envelops Wynn in the noxious odor of the Ghast. His first reaction is to close his mouth and force the bile back down his oesophagus, but the stench is too strong and the half-elf wretches violently, expelling the acidic contents of his stomach. [Fort=8, sickened for 9 minutes]
Wynn swings his longsword at the nearest undead, more in self defence than an attack as waves of nausea sweep his body [Hit AC=13] He then prepares to dodge the vile creature should it return the favor.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+19=36 d20+14=34 Sunday January 29th, 2006 12:40:44 PM
"How we gonna get 'em into the light with them flying around all smoke like, Angus." The dark rogue palms another silver bullet, but holds the shot. "I mean, they could just hide in one of the dark corners even after we open the door. And after the sun goes down, we're jammed."
"Vampires live in, like their coffins, right Belkie? I see some boxes up there. On the left."
Rolls and Actions Spot 36 Listen 34 (Nat 20)
Hope I didn't take liberties with either vampire lore and the spotting of the "Boxes" on the 2nd level.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) - Prayer, Inspire Courage d20+9=27 d20+8=13 Monday January 30th, 2006 7:51:40 AM
The halfling cleric watches with satisfaction as the final vampire is driven into retreat. At Xenia' words, Belkior looks up. Knowledge Undead = 27
"Yes! Check those boxes ... if you're rigth, they should still be dormant."
Belkior re-directs his Spiritual Weapon to hit the ghast but misses the wretched thing. Spiritual Hammer misses AC 13
If no one else is climbing up, Belkior will follow up to the upper level.
Actions Move Equivalent - redirect Spiritual Weapon, missing AC 13 Move - over to and as high as possible on the ladder
Active Spells Prayer - party has +1 luck bonus on attack, damage, saves and skill checks; opponents have -1 penalty; 1 rounds remaining Spiritual Weapon - 3 rounds remaining
Syr Monday January 30th, 2006 6:00:58 PM
(OOC: hmm my post didn't appear again) Glancing over the edge, he rolls his eyes at the two laughing individuals, "Hey, can someone please tie up our two laughing traitors before the spell wears off?"
Surveying the upper level, he sees the boxes that everyone is refering to and starts to move toward them. Assuming his progress is unimpeded, he grasps one of the boxes by the corners and drags it over to the hole made in the wall by Famina and pushes the box out into the sunlight, relying on the ground to break it open.
If Famina doesn't open a hole large enough, he moves the box to the railing before calling "Look out below, vampire dropping down!" Then, he shoves the box down to the ground inside the barn.
DM Matt C. Monday January 30th, 2006 10:32:15 PM
OOC - we will stay in combat round actions until the Hideous Laughter's wear off or the Dominations are broken.
End CR #8
Angus's potent magic missile spell kills the last visible undead. Famina looks around the area and sees what appears to be a tarp or heavy cloth kind of attached to the sloping roof. With her height she is able to reach it with a slight jump and give it a tug. It easily comes off some nails and falls to the ground leaving a gaping hole in the roof (about 3-4' in diameter). The flash of light seen before is now a steady stream off light pouring into the barn, reaching all the way to the ground level (coming in from the left side and hitting the ground floor in the dark area of the back of the barn).
Both Famina and Wynn, even in his sickened state (-2 on all rolls for 9 minutes) can see a row of coffin shaped boxes near the hole. Syr from his location on the crosswalk can also see the boxes. He starts to move towards them drawing Xenia and Belkior's gaze in that direction. The 2 of them from the ground floor, with the additional light streaming in, can make out some of the boxes. He gets over to the boxes and counts 6 of them. He starts to drag one over towards the hole and realizes that it is extremely heavy and awkward. He is not sure if he can lift it up by himself and jam it through the whole in the roof since the hole is at about the 10' level. He then turns to start to drag it towards the railing. Even that is difficult as the weight of the coffin is in the hundreds of pounds.
The coffins are locked (unknown by party members at this point). They appear to be well made and are slightly larger than a typical coffin. It will take a Strength check DC 23 to force the lock and open the coffins.
All other rolls did not result in anything or were unsuccessful.
Please remember to post a 1 round action.
Start CR #9
Lang & Ashlan continue to laugh while under the spell (5/4 rounds remaining). Sunshine remains by Lang's side whimpering slightly.
VS #1 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #2 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #3 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. VS #4 - gaseous form and out of sight on the second level. Ghast #1 - dead and visibly dead on second level.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:45/63 prayer Monday January 30th, 2006 11:21:33 PM
Ashlan continues laughing where he is and wishes he could clutch his sides since they are starting to hurt as is his stomach. He doesn't think he wants to laugh for a few weeks after this.
Famina (prayer, song?, fatigued) Tuesday January 31st, 2006 2:04:01 AM
"It looks like they are...dormant?" she hazards. The warrior woman basks in the sunlight, letting it fall across her lightly tanned skin, warming her after the closeness to the cold that is undeath. She draws her sword up and sheathes it, figuring she'll need both hands to do this next task. The tired barbarian lets her shield drop to the ground, figuring she can always pick it up later. After all, it weighs like a ton... And she needs all of her energy to do the next task. She grips a coffin and tugs on it, testing it... (not an actual roll here, just roleplay). "These will be difficult to open." She looks to Syr and sees what he's doing. "I'll help you with that." Going over, she begins to help him. (Move and move this round)
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) Tuesday January 31st, 2006 7:34:46 AM
The halfling cleric looks up at the boxes that Syr and Famina have found.
"Careful! If those are the things coffins, they should be dormant right now!" Belkior thinks for a moment, then calls up to Syr and Famina again.
Uhhh ... how many boxes or coffins do you see up there?"
When the two reply that they see six boxes, Belkior gets excited. Looking over to Xenia, the Healer points to the broken ends of the tool that was securing the door.
"Xenia, there might be two more undead up there in those boxes. Take those stakes when you go up there. I'll go after you."
After Xenia moves to go up the ladder, Belkior will follow.
When he gets up there, he takes a moment to survey the scene.
"What you need to do is move the boxes into the sunlight. Then open them. And ... ahhh ... there's two more boxes than vampires that we've already fought. Watch out for new vampires showing up."
Actions Double Move - over to and up ladder to second level
Active Spells Spiritual Weapon - 2 rounds remaining
Angus - Mage Armor - Prayer Tuesday January 31st, 2006 7:46:42 AM
Angus looks up into the loft the best he can and hears the scraping sounds of something heavy being dragged. "Did you find there coffins? If you can not get them open just drop them from the loft. Their own weight sould break them open." Angus looks over at the two laughing Shields and give one final comment "Whatever you do, do it quick. Lang and Ashlan will not be out for much longer and no one know if there are anymore undead around."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 3/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 5/7 3 level 3/5
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20=11 Tuesday January 31st, 2006 7:54:19 AM
Still wretching, the bard moves over to help Famina and Syr move the boxes into the sunlight. Any effects of his song have vanished and his head spins from nausea, but the coffins must be moved now! [Aid another - Str=11]
Syr Tuesday January 31st, 2006 8:01:57 AM
Looking seriously at Famina, he rubs the spot where Ashlan stabbed him in the back, "You know, I'm glad I have a partner that I can trust. Look at those two down there succumbing to the vampires influence. Anyway, Let's get this over with." With Famina's help he pushes the heavy coffin over the edge and watches while it crashes into the ground down below.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+11=19 Tuesday January 31st, 2006 10:33:50 AM ... tie 'em up ... Yeah. Alright. But ...
"You know, Syr, I don't think tying them up is such a good idea. I mean, if they need to defend themselves against someone else, 'side from us, they'd be, you know, like, jammed."
Then an idea comes to her. Pulling a length of rope from her bag, the rogue straddles Laughing Scorpion Boy. He'll probs be the first one to come out of the Hilarity. A double loop for the wrists. Bind the wrists behind him and stretch it back taut, to the ankles. Tie the ankles in a slip knot where he can't reach it.
Then there's scrapping accompanied by the sounds of grunts and heavy lifting.
"Hey! Are you gonna throw them down here?" The rogue calls the question over her shoulder as she works. "Or you gonna want us to go up there?"
"I think I saw some farm tools up there already, Belkie." She spares a moment to point to the Right part of the Loft. "Rakes and those Sticky Fork things."
"Hey you guys! If you need to get Ash free real quick, just pull on this end of the rope. The whole thing will come apart."
The rogue glances out the door behind her to estimate the remaining daylight.
Rolls and Actions Use Rope 19 Don't know if I'm close enough to do this. Should be a Full Round action for the knots.
Angus (second Illegal post) Tuesday January 31st, 2006 11:32:35 AM
Angus will move over by Xenia and watch her handiwork. "Nice knot." But mostly get out of the way of crashing coffins.
DM Matt C. d6=1 4d6(1+5+5+4)=15 d20=7 d20=13 d20=3 Tuesday January 31st, 2006 9:59:08 PM
End CR#9
Famina steps up to the coffin that Syr is moving and gives the lid a sharp tug. It doesn't budge and Famina notices a lock on the side of the box. Unfortunately the key is not in the lock. Famina and Wynn each grab hold of the box that Syr is trying to manhandle to the railing to toss off the side. It is not easy moving the coffin, especially since Famina is fatigued and Wynn everyone now and then puts his hands to his mouth to keep from throwing up. Between the 3 of them they are able to get the box to the railing. The three look at each other wondering how they are going to lift the great weight up and over the railing since it will not fit underneath it. Wynn (spot 13) then notices a pulley mechanism hanging from the roof above the crosswalk. His gaze moves to the railing and he notices that it is removable, allowing for items to be hauled up to the second level. He quickly removes the railing and the three push the coffin through the opening in the railing.
The coffin teeters on the edge of the crosswalk for a split second and then plummets to the ground below. A great crash is heard as the coffin slams into the ground with the great force of a heavy object. Once the coffin is motionless, the group sees that the coffin is damaged but did not burst apart (damage 15). Slow streams of dirt start to pour out the cracks that now appear throughout the sides of the coffin. Also, the lock/lid is sprung and the lid pops open revealing a Vampire Spawn. The VS does not move and it is a solid form, not gaseous.
The remaining 3 active Crimson Shields that are on the ground level shout out questions on what the three have found and also shout out suggestions and encouragement. Xenia moves over to Ashlan and starts to tie him up. She gets partially though the process (bind a character takes 1 minute). Angus moves out of the way so the falling coffins do not squish him. Belkior moves to the ladder and climbs up to the second level.
OOC - Famina you realize that you may become exhausted well before the remaining 5 coffins are tossed off the crosswalk.
OOC - Belkior, from your knowledge religion checks you do know that a VS cannot be permanently killed with a wooden stake through its heart. You also know that direct sunlight or running water will permanently kill them.
Please remember to post a 1 round action.
Start CR #10
Lang & Ashlan continue to laugh while under the spell (4/3 rounds remaining). Sunshine remains by Lang's side whimpering slightly.
Nighttime approaches.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened Tuesday January 31st, 2006 10:55:12 PM
"Let's see if that pulley can be used to sling these coffins down to the floor of the barn. It should at least make it easier to get them to the edge of the railing." Wynn tries to manipulate the pulley so that any hook is close to the other 5 coffins. If he is successful in hooking the coffin up, he will call to those below to pull on the ropes and raise a coffin. Those above can help guide the coffins to the railing. "Xenia, see if you can unlock them with your tools" he calls out to his lover below.
DM Matt C. Tuesday January 31st, 2006 11:38:46 PM
OOC - There isn't any rope in the pulley mechanism, just the pulleys attached to the roof. They also are not in reach from the catwalk, you would need a ladder to get it.
Wynn (AC 19, 45/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened - 2nd illegal post Wednesday February 1st, 2006 7:48:53 AM
The keenly observant bard spots the pulleys above the floor of the barn and immediately sees opportunity to make their task easier. He pulls 50' of rope from his pack and begins looking for a way to get to the pulley, a ladder, a post and connecting beam, anything.
Angus - Mage Armor - AC 14 - HP 28 Wednesday February 1st, 2006 8:01:08 AM
Angus sees the spawn and is glad that it sems dormant. Angus then looks up to the loft. "We are burning daylight. Famina come back down here. Let Syr and Wynn take care of the coffins. Help me get the spawn in the dying sunlight and fast. Maybe we can quickly kill the ones controlling Ashlan and Lang and free them before my spell wears off."
While waiting for Famina to come down Angus will take Ashlans and then Langs weapons and toss them out of the barn.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+18=30 Wednesday February 1st, 2006 10:35:05 AM "Huh? Locks?" Xenia spares a second to look up from Scorpion Guy's half bound body. Wynn's looking at something up near the ceiling. And he's got a coil of rope in his hand. ... He's looking at a pulley!
"Hey, Angus," Xenia whips the rope around Ashlan's ankles, "remember that floating the napkin trick that you did when we first met?" She points up to Wynn and his rope with a gesture of her head. "You think you can do the same thing with the end of a rope? Float it from Wynn and thread that pulley?"
"I'll be right up, Wynn!"
"Angus, I don't have time to tie Lang up too. I'm gonna go up there and see to the locks. 'Sides, he's not the one who's been cutting on us." She gives Angus instructions again on how to release Ashlan before heading for the way upstairs.
Rolls and Actions Spot 30 (to see Pulley)
Note I'm still a bit confused as to the timing on the binding. Was Xenia literally half done with the hog-tie job last round? At any rate, if it's going to take longer to finish it off than the end of this round, she'll give it up and head for the 2nd level.
DM Matt Wednesday February 1st, 2006 10:53:02 AM
Look under Use Rope skill:
Action: Varies. Throwing a grappling hook is a standard action that provokes an attack of opportunity. Tying a knot, tying a special knot, or tying a rope around yourself one-handed is a full-round action that provokes an attack of opportunity. Splicing two ropes together takes 5 minutes. Binding a character takes 1 minute.
I would say you just got started on it (1/10th complete). Remember he is laughing and not helpless per the spell description.
The subject can take no actions while laughing, but is not considered helpless.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d8+1=7 Wednesday February 1st, 2006 11:25:40 AM
The halfling cleric looks down at the fallen coffin.
"Drive a stake into it! That will keep it from moving or waking up!"
To Belkior it appears that Angus will be the only one left down below. "If you can, drag the thing into the sunlight."
When he sees the other five boxes, Belkior will speak to Famina, Wynn and Syr.
"Why not knock some holes in the walls and shove the coffins out there? We need to get these things into the sunlight."
Belkiro will fish around in his pack for a wand, then move over to Wynn. He taps him with the wand to cast a Cure Light Wounds spell. The wand is able to completely heal Wynn.
Actions Move - retrieve Wand Standard - activate wand, 7 hitpoitns to Wynn
Active Spells Spiritual Weapon - 1 rounds remaining
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 1 charge used
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+11=24 d20+7=19 Wednesday February 1st, 2006 12:26:26 PM Sorry, could have sworn your post said 'half way through the process' which would have implied several rounds. Guess I should read more closely. It says 'partially though the process'. I'll repost.
"Huh? Locks?" Xenia spares a second to look up from Scorpion Guy's half bound body. Wynn's looking at something up near the ceiling. And he's got a coil of rope in his hand. ... He's looking at a pulley!
"Hey, Angus, remember that floating the napkin trick that you did when we first met?" She points up to Wynn and his rope with a gesture of her head. "You think you can do the same thing with the end of a rope? Float it from Wynn and thread that pulley?"
"I'll be right up, Wynn!"
"Angus, I don't have time to tie this guy up. Hope you can trick 'em up again once they stop laughing. I'm gonna go up there and see to the locks."
The rogue abandons the partially bound Ashlan and makes a leap for the rope in the middle of the barn. Hand over hand, she climbs.
Rolls and Actions Spot 30 (to see Pulley /From other post) Jump 24 Climb 19 Just Moving
Angus (second Illegal Post) Wednesday February 1st, 2006 12:39:46 PM
Angus see the rope Xenia is talking about and thinks to himself, that girls got some eyes.
"Comming your way Wynn" Angus cast mage hand and directs the rope to Wynn.
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 5/7 3 level 3/5
Famina Wednesday February 1st, 2006 1:03:04 PM
Famina leans against the railing, exhausted and nearly out of breath. She takes a few huffs and wipes some sweat, looking down and examining the area. She tries to give some advice, interspersed with heavy breathing. "I have a solution of some kind," she stops,e taking a heaving breath. "... Finish off that one down there with a stake, take weapons off the laughing ones, then climb up here, and pull up the ladder. Those enchanted won't be able to come up here. Can you grab his weapons, Angus?" She stops, looking about herself speculatively. "We'll need to stake them, you say? I don't know about you but I have no stakes..." She looks for a suitable piece of wood. This is a farm, and there's supposed to be some tools, is there not? Maybe not stakes, but wood can easily be splintered... (I spend the round basically looking around.. I don't know if this requires a search check, which I have a -1 total penalty to that. But if I can, I'll use my Crafting: Weaponsmith skill to find a suitable item that can be quickly fashioned into a stake? I have a +5 total modifier on that skill. Up to the DM)
Syr d20+4=8 Wednesday February 1st, 2006 4:57:05 PM
Looking outside to determine how much light is left he asks, "What's the plan folks? Daylight is wasting. Also, Angus do you want me to drop down and try to knock Aslan out? That would seem to be the only way to control our not so friendly merc."
He aims an ineffectual kick at the lock (str 8) next to him and then drops down to the ground floor if Angus asks him to do so. (Action+move, correct?)
DM Matt C. Wednesday February 1st, 2006 11:17:21 PM
End CR #10
The Crimson Shields all run about in a frenzy, like a chicken with its head cut off. Everyone has thoughts and suggestions on the problems, but nothing gets done. Where is their leader in this great time of need?
Wynn pulls out a rope and looks for a way to attach it to the pulley or part of the barn structure. The only ladder he has seen was the one he climbed, but that was attached to the barn. There are a couple of support beams that he may be able to throw the rope around (make a use rope check if you do this).
Angus moves over to Ashlan to attempt to take his weapons away from him. Ashlan is still holding on to his weapons and he realizes the man's strength is too great to try and wrestle them away. He turns around and casts Mage hand. He magically takes one end of the rope and moves it 15' towards the pulley, much to the amazement of Wynn (basically reached the pulley as it hangs about 4-5' from the roof and you are starting at Wynn's chest height).
Xenia gives up her attempt at tying up Ashlan as she realizes it will take too long. She moves to the rope and climbs up it to the second level.
OOC - locks are slightly above average (open lock DC 27).
Belkior yells down some suggestions on how to deal with the Vampire Spawn, but no one follows up on them. He retrieves a wand and moves to Wynn's side and heals him 7 hit-points.
OOC - Famina you are not exhausted yet, but will have to roll Con DC 10 check each round you move a coffin or become exhausted. I cannot find any real info on this in the books. If someone can point me to a source I will use that instead.
Famina rests from the exertion of moving the coffin. She watches the activity below and offers some suggestions. She looks around and sees plenty of wooden farm tools on the other side of the second level, the side that the coffins are not on (ooc -- plenty of wooden pitchforks, rakes, etc. over on that side).
Syr tries to force the lock on the next coffin with a kick from his small, but strong leg. He is unsuccessful on the attempt. He moves over to the railing and calls down to Angus for direction.
Start CR #11
The Vampire Spawn remains in his almost full, dirt filled, partially broken coffin. He appears to be resting quite peacefully, even with all the excitement going on around him.
The really strong Lang & and just as strong Ashlan continue to laugh while under the spell. Although now it sounds like they are laughing at the Crimson Shields as they run around like the Keystone cops. (3/2 rounds remaining).
Sunshine is at Lang's side.
The shadows grow deeper.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20+8=25 d20+3=17 Thursday February 2nd, 2006 7:53:29 AM
Wynn backs up and calls out to those on the catwalk, "clear a hole, I'm going to jump for it. If I can reach the pully I will feed the rope through". The bard races towards the railing using either it or one of the coffins as a launching pad and hurls himself towards the pully [Jump=25]. If he manages to reach the pully he will hold on with one hand and feed the end of the rope through with the other hand [Dex=17]. Otherwise...
OOC - Wynn re-read Angus's portion of the above post!
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) Thursday February 2nd, 2006 11:08:55 AM
Use of time. Not time itself, but use of time.
"When you're on the clock, Alexandria, do your job and make each move count." Her Da's words roll through her head, calming, like a mantra. "Focus, and trust your team."
A quick look around while her hand goes to the ever-so-handy Haversack for her kit of tools. A few strides to the nearest Box. Then she kneels and takes a look at the lock. Good locks!
"These are pretty good locks, guys. I'll do my best. But you might wanna keep trying to break into them."
"There's a Crowbar in my haversack if you wanna give that a try."
Rolls and Actions Draw Masterwork Thief's Kit Move to Nearest Coffin.
A crowbar it grants a +2 circumstance bonus on Strength checks made for such purposes.
Angus - Mage Armor Thursday February 2nd, 2006 1:24:12 PM
Angus is getting very annoyed. "Famina, get down here, now. I need you to move this spawn into the sunlight and any others that the other drop down. Lets move it girl."
Angus watches Xenia reach the loft. "Lets open the coffins quick and if not drop them down here. We need to kill the two that are controlling Land and Ashlan."
Angus will look at the broken door and see if there are any wooded shards he can use as a stake, hopefully on the spawn and not Famina. Angus doubts he has the strenght to pierce the creatures sterum.
Famina d6=3 Thursday February 2nd, 2006 4:25:24 PM
Famina hears Angus's call and nods to herself. Her moment to take a few breaths has passed, and now she needs to do an action. (Last round, when I searched, I thought I'd implied I would move over to such a wooden weapon. I'll assume that I am close enough to one.) She takes a step over to a few wooden tools and choose a very old fashioned, wooden pitchfork. The kind any farmer would use to throw away hay, one made out of wood as it's cheaper... She hopes that the three long wooden pieces are sharp enough to pierce the ribcage of a body, but is not sure. But she might as well give it a try. People keep on climbing up and down the ladder, and Famina decides she needs to just move quickly. So she simply glances down to make sure it's clear, then hops off the edge landing next to the coffin with only slight pain. (I'll assume I take 1d6 falling damage, or 3 in this case. Does my DR stop it? If so, I take no damage) She straddles the coffin, kicking one or two loose remains of the lid out of the way, looking down at the sleeping Vampire Spawn. It's so peaceful, and its eyes are closed. But that could change at any moment. So she lifts the improvised stake up high and looks down, readying herself to stab it through the heart next round. She hopes this works.
(What kind of roll would it be to hit the things' heart? A damage roll, or a strength roll? Or an attack roll? Or just a full-round action?)
Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:45/63 prayer Thursday February 2nd, 2006 7:38:11 PM
Ashlan continues to laugh and in the back of his mind also hopes the group succeeds in killing the vampire spawn to break the spell on him.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20+5=8 d4=4 Thursday February 2nd, 2006 9:00:17 PM
The halfling cleric looks over the five chests or coffins.
"Have you checked all of them? Are they all locked?"
Belkior moves over to the west wall of the barn (unless that's on the other side of the central area), drawing his mace as he does. When he gets to the wall, he swings his maces like a hammer to attempt to loosen the boards.
"Let's knock these out! Push the boxes outside directly!"
Actions Move - to wall Free - draw mace Standard - hit wall, 4 hps
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 1 charge used
Syr (AC 19/18) d20+11=20 d10+4=8 Thursday February 2nd, 2006 9:06:01 PM
The elf frowns to himself and shrugs his shoulders at Angus nonrepsonce. Calling over his shoulder, "Sorry guys, we have more daylight left than time on the laughter spell. I'm going to give Ash a bit of payback." With that the monk drops down on top of Ashlan and kicks him with subdual damage (att 20 dam 8).
DM Matt C. Thursday February 2nd, 2006 10:20:07 PM
End CR #11
The Crimson Shields get a little more organized in their attempt to finish off the Vampire Spawn. Time is their enemy now as the laughter spells end shortly, darkness is less than a half an hour away and who knows what other undead lurk about the plantation looking for fresh blood.
Wynn prepares to make a jump for the pulley and realizes at the last minute that Angus Mage Handed the rope through the pulley for him. Gravity takes over and the rope falls down towards Wynn, nicely slung over the pulley (OOC - Wynn the rope is through the pulley and ready for your next action).
Xenia glides over to the next coffin, while retrieving the tools of her profession. She gives the lock on the coffin a good, hard look and mutters about its quality. She then starts to try to pick it (OOC - open lock DC 27).
Angus shouts some directions to the Crimson Shields. He then retrieves a pointy piece of wood from the fragments that are strewn about the lower level of the barn.
OOC- yes Famina you had time last round to pick up a wooden pitchfork.
Famina jumps down to the lower level with the pitchfork she had retrieved from the far side of the upper level. She moves over to the coffin and prepares to impale the Vampire Spawn with it.
OOC - 3 damage is non-lethal; A "Coup de grace" type attempt is a full round action; roll a d20 to impale the VS; with this type of implement you will fail on a roll that is the difference between your strength number and 20. Example - 18 strength will fail on a 1 or 2. Failure is either not impaling at all or missing the heart.
Belkior moves over to the wall near the coffins and where the hole is. He picks a spot near the floor and smacks it with his mace, trying to loosen or break the board. The mace hits the wall solidly and, given enough time, Belkior thinks he can pop enough of the lower wallboards off to make an opening big enough to push the coffins out.
OOC - at least 10-20 minutes.
Syr gives Ashlan a little kick to the mid-section.
Start CR #11
The Vampire Spawn remains in his coffin.
Lang and Ashlan continue to laugh while under the spell (2/1 rounds remaining).
Sunshine is at Lang's side.
Troublesome darkness is about 25 minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened Thursday February 2nd, 2006 11:33:53 PM
Wynn gives Angus a wave and grabs both ends of the rope before hurrying to the nearest coffin. "Let's use the rope and pully to swing the coffins to where we want them. We could even swing them right through the wall of the barn, just like a battering ram."
The bard starts afixing the rope to the coffin in anticipation of some assistance.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=29 Friday February 3rd, 2006 8:22:39 AM Focus.
The dark rogue draws away from the bedlam all around her. The Wold shrinks down to the lock and her. The feel of the picks. The tiny sounds of the slides and levers.
*click*
"I GOT ONE!!!"
Xenia quickly moves to the next.
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 29 /Full Round Action
If the next coffin is within 5 feet, then move to the next.
Angus - Mage Armor Friday February 3rd, 2006 9:01:57 AM
Angus sees Famina jump down and is relived. "Famina drop the pitchfork and grab the foul beast and drag it outside. I think the sun will burn it up."
Angus hears Xenia's call of sucess. "Great girl. Move on to the next one and have someone send the spawn down here for Famina to thow out the barn door."
Angus looks to Syr. "Calm down, Ashlan did not attack you of his own volition. Just take his weapons. Hopefully we kill the spawn that dominated him. I will back you up if he tries to attack you again. I will recast my laughter spell on him or fry him is necessary, lets hope it does not come to that."
Angus looks around and announces to all. "Lets work together people, and fast."
Syr d20+4=14 Friday February 3rd, 2006 5:12:35 PM
Struggling with Ashlan for his weapon (str 14) he calls up and over his shoulder, "I am calm. I'd just rather not be stabbed in the back again. I'm doing as you asked but wasn't the vamp's last command to attack me? You may want to get that spell ready."
Famina d20=6 Friday February 3rd, 2006 8:45:07 PM
"if my thinking is right, if we take him outside, he'll simply turn back to mist and come back in... The stake makes him paralyzed, forces him to stay material. I think." Famina shrugs. "Here goes!" With that, she makes a valiant attempt! She arches the pitchfork up high and brings it down sharply with all her strength. Luckily she's just strong enough to pierce it! (with my fatigued condition, I have a -2 to strength, making my strength 16...so I made it by 2 barely!) Nevertheless, she clenches her grip and steels herself just in case the thing reacts. She pushes down with the pitchfork, figuring if it tries to grab her, it won't be able to...the pitchfork will hold it back at least. It's a pitiful defense, but all she has.
Famina d20=6 Friday February 3rd, 2006 8:45:36 PM
(If I can after pinning it, I'll make a run to the doors outside and head on out... But I'm thinking I'm outta actions)
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) Friday February 3rd, 2006 8:53:16 PM
The halfling cleric hears Xenia exclaim that she managed to open one of the coffins. Belkior looks over and sees that Wynn has got the rope ready to use the pulley.
"Wynn, what do you think? I can help you tie up a coffin or we can just open up this one and heave the vampire out."
Belkior moves over to the unlocked coffin, looping his mace back on his belt as he goes. When he gets there, he tries to open the lid himself to dispose of what rests inside.
Actions Move - to coffins Free - sheathe mace Standard - open unlocked coffin
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 1 charge used
Famina (yet another add-on) Friday February 3rd, 2006 10:06:59 PM
(That is, running out WITH the thing on my pitchfork.)
OOC - See my post for timing of last round. If you attempt to lift the VS by the pitchfork and run out with it include in your next turn a Strength check roll, a d20 roll to see if it comes off/breaks the pitchfork and a Con DC 10 after the action to see if you are exhausted.
DM Matt C. d6=5 d20=1 Friday February 3rd, 2006 10:36:12 PM
End CR #12.
More progress is made in opening the coffins and terminating the Vampire Spawn.
Wynn moves over to the coffin next to the one Xenia is working on. He spends his round tying his rope to a handle on the coffin. He voices some suggestions on what to do with the coffin when it is aloft, but only Xenia and Belkior are close enough to hear him.
OOC - you think your best possible course of action is to lift the coffin and let the natural angle of the rope pull it towards the middle of the barn and then let it drop. Roll strength DC 6 to do it by yourself. Roll another d20 (no plusses or minuses) and if it is a 1, the pulley breaks.
Xenia is successful on her attempt to pick the lock on the coffin. She moves two coffins down, passing the one that Wynn is tying his rope to (OOC - coffins are pretty much in a row and fairly close to each other).
Angus stands in the middle of the lower level and watches all the action going on. He shouts encouragement and directions to all that will listen.
Syr grabs a hold of one of Ashlan's weapons and tries to pull the longsword from the man's grasp. The weapon comes quite easily out of the man's hand (natural 1).
OOC - Ashlan is still holding his Kukri.
Famina is struck with indecision as she prepares to impale the VS. Angus shouts one thing, but her mind tells her another. She sticks with her mind and slams the pitchfork though the prone VS's chest. The distraction threw her off a bit, but she is sure she pierced all the way through the body and hit the heart (OOC - that was a full round action; if you want you may consider yourself 5' closer to wherever you want to go next round OR you may pick-up the VS for moving in your next turn).
Belkior hears Wynn talk of using the pulley to leverage the coffins. He looks over and sees Wynn tying a rope to the coffin. He moves over to the coffin Xenia unlocked and grasps the lid and heaves it open. Up goes the lid and he stares down into a pile of dirt, no undead just dirt.
Start CR #13
The Vampire Spawn remains in his coffin, now with a wooden pitchfork protruding from its chest. Nothing visible happens to say it did or did not work.
Lang continues to laugh while under the spell (1 round remaining). Sunshine is at Lang's side.
The laughter coming from Ashlan abruptly stops.
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
DM Matt C. - The laughter stops. Will the crying begin? Friday February 3rd, 2006 10:50:59 PM
OOC - Ashlan you are out of the Laughter spell, but still Dominated with the command to kill Syr. Syr grabbed and has your longsword, but you retain your Kukri. You are also prone on the ground. Syr is standing within 5' of you. If either character moves away the other will get an AoO, but Ashlan's will be from the ground with the standard -4 prone penalty.
No one knows if he is still dominated, but I am sure you will find out soon.
Still post a 1 round action.
Angus - Mage Armor Saturday February 4th, 2006 8:26:26 AM
Angus hears Ashlan stop laughing and quickly casts his hideous laughter spell at him again: DC 17 save.
"Syr, I know he stabbed you, but he was dominated. If my spell fails, feel free to beat him senseless. I just do not want to have to use up too many of Belkior's spells to fix him up. We are not out of the woods yet."
Angus looks to Famina. "You are wasting time. Get the spawn in the sun and stop playing with the pitchfork!"
Angus looks up at the loft and hears the noise up there, but does not really know what is going on. "What happening Xenia? Wynn, Belkior have you gotten any spawn in the sunlight yet? Are you sending any more down here? Lets just hurry." Angus finishes anxiously.
Angus is getting concerned. His spells are low and so must be Belkior's, and the sun is going down, and they are not yet on Belkior's concecrated ground.
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 6/7 3 level 3/5
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20=18 d20=15 Saturday February 4th, 2006 9:50:24 AM
With the rope fastened securely to the coffin, Wynn pulls down on the rope [Strength=18]. The coffin rises above the catwalk and swings out over the barn floor. Here comes another one! Watch yourselves! he bellows out to Angus and Famina. The bard lets go of the rope just as the coffin clears the catwalk. [Strength of pulley=15]
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=16 Saturday February 4th, 2006 8:56:20 PM Fram jambler!
The shim slips and the lever slides back. She can feel it. She can hear it. All the surfaces re-align. Gonna have to start all over again.
Xenia wipes beads of sweat from her forehead and slides the shim into the lock one more time.
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 16 /Full Round Action
239+ Rounds till sunset.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) Sunday February 5th, 2006 11:55:06 AM
The halfling cleric looks up in alarm.
"There's just dirt here! There's at least one more vampire hiding someplace out of the sun!"
Thinking to despoil the undead's resting place, Belkior reaches into his pouch for a flask of holy water. Once it is in his hand, Belkior removes the stopper and sprinkles the water into the interior of the coffin.
More quietly, Belkior speaks to Wynn and Xenia. "Let's keep going, get these things out into the sunlight."
Actions Move Equivalent - get holy water from pouch Standard - sprinkle holy water
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 1 charge used
Famina d20=8 d20+2=16 Sunday February 5th, 2006 12:49:17 PM
(Ok, I see the GM's view. Famina makes hte two checks btw. So, she's holding the vampire spawn up high at the beginning of this round). Famina turns to the burst open doors and rushes outside. She watches the effect the sun has on the vampire. If it is impaled and cannot escape, she simply puts the pitchfork down, then turns and rushes back into the barn. If it starts to react, she continues rushing out into the sunshine, wanting to make it impossible for the thing to get back into refuge.
Syr (AC 19/18 HP 68/68) dex -1 d20+4=23 d20+16=28 d20+16=19 d20+11=12 d20+5=8 d20+5=10 Sunday February 5th, 2006 10:35:54 PM
OOC: two possible actions
Assuming that Angus' spell takes hold and Ashlan continues his laughing fit, the elf wrestles away his last weapon (str 23) and begins moving to help Famina.
If the laughter spell doesn't take effect he attacks the mercenary on the ground doing subdual damage (att 28,19 damage 8,10).
DM Matt C. - 1 down 3 or more to go! d20+3=9 d6=2 4d6(5+6+1+5)+2=19 d20+5=11 Monday February 6th, 2006 11:18:40 AM
End CR#13
Angus casts another Hideous Laughter spell targeting Ashlan. He shouts out to the upper level, trying to get a status report from the Shields up there.
Ashlan is unable to resist the powerful magic spell from Angus and starts laughing once again (will save 9). He remains prone on the ground near the doorway (7 rounds remaining).
Wynn swings over the coffin and releases the rope. The coffin crashes to the first level, practically waking the dead (damage 19). The coffin is extremely damaged. It has nearly burst apart at the seams. A large amount of dirt pours out of the cracks onto the floor of the barn. The lid on the coffin springs open revealing yet another Vampire Spawn, resting peacefully in the dirt of his coffin.
Xenia fails in her attempt to pick the lock of the coffin. She starts the process all over again.
Belkior is not happy to find an empty coffin. He does decide to leave a nasty surprise for any undead that tries too use the coffin.
Famina runs outside with the VS on her pitchfork. The pitchfork holds, and the VS does not fall off. As soon as the undead's body is enveloped in the sunlight it starts to smoke. Within a few seconds the smoke dissipates and all Famina sees is a pile of ash on the ground with something shiny sticking out of it.
OOC Famina Con DC 10 for Exhaustion before your next action).
Syr watches the Hideous Laughter spell once again affect Ashlan. Reaching in quickly he gives a tug at Ashlan's Kukri and is able to wrestle of the strong man's grip (Str 11).
Start CR#14
Lang stops Laughing as abruptly as Ashlan did. Sunshine is at Lang's side.
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=28 Monday February 6th, 2006 11:42:51 AM
*CLICK*
"GOT ANOTHER ONE!"
"HEY BELK ... Hey, Belkie," Xenia speaks quickly as she moves to the next coffin and begins work on another lock, "what we gotta do once we get these things open? We gotta wreck 'em or something? I mean, the ones we can grab we can throw out into the sunlight. But what about the ones that are all mist-like, you know? How we gonna get them into the light?"
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 28 /Full Round Action
238+ Rounds, Troublesome Darkness Counter by Rounds.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20+8=28 d20=14 Monday February 6th, 2006 11:55:41 AM
The halfling cleric listens to Xenia's question. He thinks back to what he learned in seminary. Knowledge Religion = 28
"Don't worry, Xenia! They turn back to solid once they enter their coffin! We've got an hour before they start healing and get up to fight again!"
The halfling cleric moves to the next coffin opened by Xenia. When he gets there, he wrenches open the coffin lid to examine the contents. STR = 14
When Angus shouts from down below, Belkior will call down.
"Xenia's opening boxes up here, she's got two more to open. Wynn is dropping down coffins too. One of the coffins was empty ... that means there's one more vampire lurking someplace. But I think I fixed the coffin."
Syr Monday February 6th, 2006 4:37:46 PM
"Nice job Angus, giggle boy has started up once again." He continues to watch Lang warily for any signs of betrayal.
Seeing Famina huffing and puffing he yells out the door, "Hey partner, why don't you rest a bit and toss me the pitchfork?"
Angus - Mage Armor Monday February 6th, 2006 8:35:20 PM
Angus is happy to see the spawn on Famina pitchfork burn and vaporize. Angus calls to the Shields on ground level "Nice job Famina. Drop the fork and lets get the other on. Syr, I'll watch Ashlan, help burn the spawn. Lang are you with us again?"
Angus looks up at the loft and sees Wynn hanging above the beam. "Nice job Wynn, send us another one. Lets wreck them all good. Xenia, Belkior Keep up the good work up their, but be carefull, someone may come home to roost soon."
Angus looks back to Famina. "Do you need to rest? You are looking winded girl. How long before you recover?"
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 6/7 3 level 3/5
Lang and Sunshine Monday February 6th, 2006 8:38:35 PM
Lang grabs his sides after laughing so long and is just glad to have stopped. "I'm back on the job Angus, but I don't want to go through lat again." Lang stands and sheaths his short swords and scratches Sunshine head "Nice to see you stood by me."
Lang surveys the scene and sees Wynn. "Send me one. I need payback."
Ashlan Monday February 6th, 2006 10:10:55 PM
(OOC:Sorry for missing so many posts everyone and I'm back in. Hopefully Ashlan will be free from mind effects soon enough.)
Ashlan goes back to laughing and holds his sides as he does, wishing Angus had some nicer spell like one to make you itch or something rather then laugh so much.
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20+7=12 Monday February 6th, 2006 11:27:13 PM
Wynn follows the coffin down to the floor of the barn, only the bard doesn't fare the same as the wooden box thanks to his Ring of Featherfall. He looks about for something to use against the vampire spawn, a splinter of wood, another pitchfork. (Spot=12) The half-elf feels green around the gills as his stomache roils, but he manages to call out to his friends, "got another one! Help me get him outside!"
Famina d20+1=19 d20+3=11 Tuesday February 7th, 2006 1:00:40 AM
(looked it up.. apparently to become exhausted from fatigued takes an action that would cause one to be fatigued normally. And, Famina's barbarian fatigue is different from regular fatigue. Apparently, fatigue will end immediately after combat or combat rounds will end...the regular type takes 8 hours of rest. I do agree with the DM, though, that continued stress might just exhaust Famina, forcing her to be even more down, till combat ends and she gets a bit of rest. All this running must be tiring poor Famina, but she still makes her con check. Yay!) Famina rushes back into the barn with the pitchfork and a triumphant cry. "Yaaaaaah!" She grins and goes over to the coffin next to Wynn. "Here, use this," she tells him, and flips the pitchfork around pointy end towards her and gives him the stick end. She looks to Angus and sorta puffs up a little. "Tired? Me? After only a few vampires?" She takes a deep breath and shyly admits, "Actually..yes, I am a little winded. But I can do well, do not fear." Famina stands ready to give Wynn a hand... aiding him if need be by pushing down on his shoulder with him (I rolled a Str check DC 10 and can give him a +2 on his own str check to stake the vampire). (I dunno how many actions this is... I think it's just 1 move action to head back inside, 1 free or 5' action to hand Wynn the stake since he's apparently saving his action to try to find a weapon such as the one she might give him, and maybe her standard action to give him a +2 on the check)
DM Matt C. d6=3 Tuesday February 7th, 2006 10:22:10 AM
End CR#14
The Shields are rolling now. Everyone is moving decisively after a few rounds of chaos. The Vampire Spawn are literally rolling in their graves as Wynn tosses another off the side.
Xenia is successful on her second attempt on the stubborn lock. She asks an undead question to Belkior and moves on to coffin #5.
Belkior moves to the coffin that Xenia has just unlocked. He answers her question on the undead and what state it is in. He lifts open the lid revealing a third Vampire Spawn lying in its dirt filled coffin.
Syr thanks Angus for the magic spell and asks for the pitchfork from Famina.
Angus continues to direct traffic from the ground level of the barn. He is relieved to have another party member available to destroy the VS as Lang emerges from both the Laughter and Domination.
Lang stands and looks around slightly confused. He acknowledges Angus's question and all can see he is back under his own free will. He looks for an undead to seek vengeance upon.
Wynn floats down to the ground level with the help of his magic ring. He looks around and sees plenty of wooden farm tools. No pitchforks but plenty of broken tools with nice pointy ends to them.
Famina moves back into the barn and up next to Wynn. She hands him the pitchfork and stands ready to assist him in sticking it in the VS.
Start CR #15
Ashlan under Laughter spell (6 rounds remaining).
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Coffin Status:
Coffin 1: on ground level and open; VS was destroyed by Famina. Coffin 2: second level, open and empty. Coffin 3: on ground level and open; VS still in it. Coffin 4: second level and open; VS in it. Coffin 5: second level & locked. Coffin 6: second level & locked.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=21 Tuesday February 7th, 2006 11:58:27 AM
A bead of sweat slides down the side of Xenia's dark face. Find the sheer point. Hold the first pin then move to the second. After the third pin, though, it's clear that something's wrong. Are these mushroom pins?
Grrrrrr ... Start again.
"Is that you, Lang?" The rogue wipes her brow again and calls down over her shoulder. "We could sure use some muscles up here. Someone to throw these coffins down. Or to break them open."
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 21 /Full Round Action
237+ Rounds, Troublesome Darkness Counter by Rounds.
Question Are the coffins on the second level in the sunlight coming in from the hole in the roof? Do we simply have to open to coffins to expose the inhabitants?
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20+5=12 Tuesday February 7th, 2006 2:01:07 PM
The halfling cleric looks down (or across) at the dormant form of the vampire spawn. So quiet, so peaceful and so utterly evil.
"We got another vampire up here! I might need some help in disposing of it!"
Belkior sizes up the undead, the coffin and himself. Concluding that he's unlikely to be able to lift the undead from the box by himself, he instead looks around for a way to disable it.
If the rope from the pulley is still reachable, Belkior will move over to it and take th rope. Then he will return to the coffin and begin tying the rope around the undead.
If he can't reach the rope, he'll look around the second level for something that can be used as a stake. Once he spies something, he will retrieve it. Spot = 12
Syr Tuesday February 7th, 2006 6:00:09 PM
Seeing Lang seems to be free from the spawn's hold, "Belkior, how do we know when we kill the vampire controlling Ash? Did you feel anything Lang?"
Syr moves over to the coffin (#3) and looks up at Famina giving the pitchfork to Wynn wistfully. Bracing himself he lifts the coffin up and begins dragging it outside.
Lang & Sunshine d20+5=25 Tuesday February 7th, 2006 10:23:51 PM
Lang heeds the call from Xenia and moves over to the ladder in the back of the barn. He quickly climbs up to the second level and moves over to the coffin with the open lid.
"Watch out Belkior I am going to drag this thing to the edge and let it go."
Lang starts to lift the coffin (Strength check 25 (natural 20)).
Angus Tuesday February 7th, 2006 11:48:26 PM
Angus stays near Ashlan by the doorway. He wishes he was stronger to help with the heavy lifting. Before he can tell Lang to move up to the second level, the ranger sprints towards the ladder.
"Wynn or Famina, jump in there and help Syr drag that Vampire Spawn into the sunlight."
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 6/7 3 level 3/5
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20=15 Wednesday February 8th, 2006 12:23:26 AM
"Wait, Syr. I'll take care of him," grunts the half-elf as he uses the pitchfork passed to him by Famina to spear the vampire spawn. (Strength=15+2*=17) The bard will then raise the pitchfork up and prepare to carry the monstrosity outside.
*Aid Another from Famina
Famina Wednesday February 8th, 2006 2:31:30 AM
Famina helps Wynn pin him. She tosses her head back, sweat visibly dripping down her coppery-silver hair and helmet. "Okay..." She takes a moment to catch her breath. Then moves over to the ladder and begins climbing.
DM Matt C. Wednesday February 8th, 2006 12:44:59 PM
End CR#15
Xenia is unsuccessful with her attempt at picking the lock of coffin #5. She yells down for some muscle and tries again (coffins are not in the sunlight, but the sunlight is close to them).
Belkior moves over and grabs the rope. He then moves back to the coffins and starts to tie the rope to coffin #6.
Syr starts to drag coffin #3 to the doors of the barn. Unfortunately it is to broken to move. The handle he is holding onto snaps off from his tug.
Angus The leadership skills in Angus are quite apparent. He keeps a watchful eye on everyone, directing people where they need to go.
Lang hightails it up to the second level and grabs hold of the open coffin #4.
Wynn & Famina each take hold of the pitchfork. On a count of three they solidly plunge it through the undead's body (full round action, next round Wynn can move outside and Famina can move upstairs; Wynn roll a Str check and a d20 pitchfork break check next round).
Start CR #16
Ashlan under Laughter spell (5 rounds remaining).
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Coffin Status:
Coffin 1: on ground level and open; VS was destroyed by Famina. Coffin 2: second level, open and empty. Coffin 3: on ground level and open; VS has been impaled by the pitchfork. Coffin 4: second level and open; VS in it. Coffin 5: second level, locked & Xenia trying to pick. Coffin 6: second level, locked & Belkior tying a rope to.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=16 Wednesday February 8th, 2006 1:13:56 PM
Five pins. Xenia counts them by feel. One and three are mushrooms. Two and four feel like normal pins. She tests the last one, raising it against its spring. It feels picked. But if it's a spool pin, that would be what she's supposed to think. Rotate the lock.
No! No good. Try again.
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 16 /Full Round Action
236+ Rounds, Troublesome Darkness Counter by Rounds.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20+5=19 Wednesday February 8th, 2006 3:33:20 PM
The halfling cleric looks over at the newly arrived Lang and calls out to the ranger.
"Glad to see that you're freed! You are free, aren't you Lang?"
Cautious about how sneaky and cunning vampires are said to be, Belkior tries to gauge Lang's response to determine if he is, in fact, free of control. Sense Motive = 19
"Either help me get this casket tied up and then move it over to drop down to Angus and them, or grab that undead there and throw it into the sunlight."
Belkior continues to tie up the unopened coffin, then he moves over to where the rope is. Lifting and moving the coffin would be too much to complete right now, if he could even budge the coffin.
Angus - Mage Armor - AC 14 - HP 28 Wednesday February 8th, 2006 7:25:33 PM
Angus is pleased to see the Shields working so well together. "Everyone keep up the good work. Just beware, one of the last two coffins may be occupied by and active spawn or worse."
Angus keeps a watch on Ashlan, looking for a sign that the man controlls his own will if not his laughter.
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 6/7 3 level 3/5
Lang Wednesday February 8th, 2006 7:32:07 PM
Lang is happy to finally be contributing again and grabs hold of the shirt of the inactive spawn and drags it to the open roof hatch and into the sunlight. Lang smiles a toothy grin at Belkior, "I am feeling better now." as he expectantly watches the spawns reaction to the sunlight.
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20=15 d20=18 Wednesday February 8th, 2006 11:11:12 PM
Wynn fights the nausea and lifts the pitchfork with the impaled creature on it. (Strength Check=15, Pitchfork=18). Trusting the pitchfork holds, the bard takes his disgusting burden outside through the barn doors and into the sunlight.
Ashlan Thursday February 9th, 2006 1:18:25 AM
Ashlan continues to laugh where he lays, now weaponless thanks to Syr which is actually a good thing if the vampire spawn aren't killed before he comes out of it.
Famina Thursday February 9th, 2006 4:04:35 AM
"Looks like you've got this one," Famina comments happily when Wynn lifts the pitchfork/vampire. She tiredly cheers him on, sweating from under the helmet. Then, she moves to the ladder and begins climbing up quick, two rungs at a time. Popping up on the second floor, she moves over to the caskets. "This one?" She queries,s electing one of the opened ones... (Famina moves up the stiars and to the one which is still aslepe in the coffin. She opens the lid and prepares to do a grab, run, and so on...)
Syr Thursday February 9th, 2006 8:17:36 AM
The elf ponders the creature for a moment and then reaches into his backpack for rope. Fashioning a noose he loops it around the creatures neck and then begins dragging him through the broken remeains of the coffin and into the daylight.
DM Matt C. - And then there was one ... left that is. Thursday February 9th, 2006 9:36:55 AM
End CR#16
Xenia - Coffin #5 is proving quite troublesome for Xenia. Once again the lock proves to be too tough. She buckles down and makes another attempt.
Belkior completes tying the rope to coffin #6. He moves back over to the crosswalk and looks around for some burly guy or girl too help him lift the coffin up (sense motive check on Lang says he is fine; Str DC next round to move and drop the coffin).
Syr ties a rope around the neck of the VS in coffin #3. Wynn lifts and Syr drags the undead, and between the two of them they remove the VS from the barn and into the sunlight. As soon as the undead's body hits the sunlight it starts to smoke. Within a few seconds the smoke dissipates and all they see is a pile of ash on the ground.
Angus continues to watch the Shields at work. He also keeps an eye on Ashlan.
Lang decides to drag coffin #4 into the sunlight on the second level instead of dropping it over the side. He also sees the undead's body start to smoke in the sunlight. Within a few seconds the smoke dissipates and all he sees is a pile of ash on the ground.
Famina moves up to the second level. She sees Xenia at one unopened coffin, Belkior holding the rope at the other unopened coffin and Lang standing over a now empty coffin. She moves towards Belkior to help him lift the coffin and drop it to the first level (Str DC next round to move and drop the coffin).
Start CR #17
Ashlan under Laughter spell (4 rounds remaining).
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Coffin Status:
Coffin 1: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Famina. Coffin 2: second level, open and empty. Coffin 3: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Wynn & Syr. Coffin 4: second level and open; VS destroyed by Lang. Coffin 5: second level, locked & Xenia trying to pick. Coffin 6: second level, locked, roped tied to & waiting for some muscle.
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+13=28 Thursday February 9th, 2006 10:24:38 AM
Can't rake those pins. Gotta get the feel for each one. Find the sheer.
*click* ... gotcha ...
"THIS ONE'S OPEN!"
The rogue moves to the next, only to find that there is no next. The girl rogue flicks an eye to the hole in the roof and the waning sunlight beyond.
"Hey, Angus! We're gonna have to find someplace safe to hole up here pretty quick. Any thoughts on where to go? Pull back outside the gate? Down by the stream?"
Rolls and Actions Open Lock 28 /Full Round Action
235+ Rounds, Troublesome Darkness Counter by Rounds.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20=1 Thursday February 9th, 2006 11:19:52 AM
The halfling cleric looks up as Famina looms over him.
Right! Let's heave together and swing this box over to get it down below."
Belkior puts his little hands on the rope but cannot seem to get a good grip. The rope must be too big for his hands, or something like that. STR check = 1
"Here, let me get out of your way, Famina. Uhh .. no, wait ... I'm on the rope, I guess. Hasn't anybody ever bothered to gease that pulley?"
When Belkior hears the suggestion to camp near the stream, he pipes. "Well, running water may stop the vampire but only if we're on opposite sides. And it might just be able to circle around. Either way, I can secure our campsite for the night."
Angus - mage Armor Thursday February 9th, 2006 1:39:52 PM
Angus is real happy to see two more spawn turn to dust and Xenia claim victory on the last lock. "Lets kill the last spawn and get out of here quick, unless the group wants to press some more." Angus finishes, boviously joking.
Angus takes a moment to consider and calls up to Xenia. "I like your idea of the stream. Lets go check on the horse first and Belkior's first concecrated ground, but we may want to hole up by the stream. I do not think vampires like water. Lets finish the spawn and do a quick search of the barn and take whatever is valuable or will help us fight vampires."
Angus still watches Ashlan closely.
Lang d20+5=25 Thursday February 9th, 2006 1:42:42 PM
Lang comes to Belkior's aid. "I got you Belkior." The big Bugbear grabs the rope and gives a might yank (str 25, nat.20) and drops the coffin down below.
Ashlan Thursday February 9th, 2006 11:47:50 PM
Ashlan still lays laughing, wishing the group could find and kill the spawn that got him soon, specially since his sides are hurting and he feels really useless laying on the floor otherwise, of course this is besides the stupid command he has been given to do if he wasn't laughing.
Famina d20+3=19 d20+3=8 Friday February 10th, 2006 3:52:48 AM
Famina's about to go over and give Belkior a hand. But the group's friendly bugbear comes to the aid of the halfling. In her own way, Famina's glad. It gives her weary muscles less overall work to do. Hearing Xenia's successful cry, she grins and goes over to the rogue tiredly. "Good job!" she cheers her on, and opens the coffin lid. If there's a body in there, she grabs it and forces it towards the sunlight. (Str check 19, 8)
Syr d20+9=27 Friday February 10th, 2006 4:11:44 PM
With no vampires on the ground left, he recalls Belkior's words of another vampire around somewhere. To Wynn, he smiles, "4 down 1 to go. If it's here let's try and find it real quick?" The elf's sharp eyes begin following his body into the dim areas of the barn. He slowly moves into each section of the barn, examining the walls, celings, and ground looking for that last vampire (spot 27).
As he passes Ashlan, he shakes his head in disgust and moves on.
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20+6=20 Friday February 10th, 2006 5:16:37 PM
The bard scans the the darker recesses of the barn from his position on the floor below. Unable to make out very much he calls forth 4 dancing balls of light and sends them up into the darkest corner. "Sila tiri" he sings, "Sila tiriiiii"
[Dancing lights; Spot=20]
DM Matt C. d100=62 4d6(6+3+4+5)+2=20 Friday February 10th, 2006 6:22:49 PM End CR#17
Xenia is finally able to pick the lock on coffin #5. She stands up to move to the next coffin, but there isn't one. She calls down to Angus on where to spend the night.
Famina moves over and opens coffin #5. She looks down and sees dirt and no Vampire Spawn.
Belkior & Lang lift coffin #6 up and swing it out past the crosswalk and they let go of the rope and it crashes to the floor (damage 20). It completely bursts open, breaking apart in total, spilling dirt everywhere. The remaining Vampire Spawn can be seen partially covered by the dirt that used to be in his coffin.
Syr & Wynn both come back into the barn to see the coffin smash to the ground and the last undead be revealed. They try normal and magical means to locate more undead, but find nothing.
Angus continues to watch the Shields at work and keeps an eye on Ashlan. He also agrees that the stream might be a good location to camp for the night.
Start CR #18
Ashlan under Laughter spell (3 rounds remaining).
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Coffin Status:
Coffin 1: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Famina. Coffin 2: second level, open and empty. Coffin 3: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Wynn & Syr. Coffin 4: second level and open; VS destroyed by Lang. Coffin 5: second level, open and empty. Coffin 6: on ground level and open; VS revealed.
Please post a 3 round action so that we get to the end of the Hideous Laughter spell.
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP, +1 Prayer) - Sickened d20=16 d20=12 d20+6=12 Friday February 10th, 2006 8:26:53 PM
Wynn moves the dancing lights to the next darkened area of the barn with a subtle gesture and then stabs down hard with the broken pitchfork into the remains of the vampire spawn that spilled from the open coffin [Str=16]. The pitchfork bends under the weight of the odious creature as the bard struggles to carry it out into the waning light.[Pitchfork Str=12].
Assuming that Wynn manages to carry or drag the undead into the sunlight, he will return to the barn and continue directing his magical lights into the darker recesses of the barn to assist the other 'Shields' in their search for any remaining undead.
He will also keep a wary eye on Ashalan, in case Angus' magic wears off. [Spot=12]
Angus - Mage Armor d20+2=20 Saturday February 11th, 2006 7:22:41 AM
Next Three Rounds:
Angus moves out onto the path in front of the barn and watches the Sheilds finish off the spawn. At the same time, watching Ashlan, Angus calls out to his fellows "Be ready for Ashlan to come out of the spell. Weapons and spells ready, just in case. I think he should be fine, but you can not be too careful."
Angus scans the area and looks for a good place to camp for the night by the stream (spot 20).
Finally Angus calls back to those in the barn. "lets make a quick search and then form up outside. We need to find a place to hold up for the night. There are still nasties about." Angus keeps thinking to himself, two empty coffins.
Lang d20+6=7 Saturday February 11th, 2006 7:26:45 AM
Upon seeing Xenia reveal the last of the four spawn, Lang grabs hold of the beast with his beefy hands and carries it over to the dying sunlight entering the loft from the roof door. When the spawn falls apart, lang claps his hands to remove the ash and says "Those four will not be bothering anyone every again."
Lang Climbs down and meets up with Sunshine and spends some time playing, but still keeps a careful watch (spot 7), but Sunshine is so happy to see Lang that he is greatly distracted.
Famina Saturday February 11th, 2006 6:10:09 PM
The last of the bugbears revealed and quickly dispatched by the others, Famina is very grateful. She climbs down the ladder and hops onto a bail of hay and watches the others tiredly. Just in case, she draws her sword and sticks it in the bail next to her.
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) d20+5=10 Sunday February 12th, 2006 5:19:44 PM
The halfling cleric moves over to the coffin that Xenia just opened. Once there, he removes another vial of holy water from his pack and begins pouring it over the soil inside.
"I don't know for sure, but this should prevent the vampire from using this coffin."
Once he has completed those actions, Belkior looks around at his companions. He's trying to quickly judge how badly each of them is injured. If he is correct, Syr is the worst because of the drainign powers of these vampires. Although the new fellow, Ashalan, might also bad off. But he might still be controlled by a vampire.
After emptying the flask of holy water in the coffin, the halfling will begin to stir up the dirt. Partly to mix the holy water in and partly to search for anything that might be hidden there. A foul creature like a vampire may choose to use its coffin as a vault for both mementos of its mortal life and items precious to it during its undeath. Search = 10
Actions 1A - Move to Coffin 1B - Retrieve holy water
2A - sprinkle holy water 2B - review group's condition
3 - search coffin 5
Syr Sunday February 12th, 2006 8:28:18 PM
Seeing Wynn struggle with the weight of the vampire, he moves to help the bard get the last of the spawn into the open sunlight. Once completed, he also moves inside the barn dusting his hands off.
"Last time, I was ALL for pressing our advantage and look where it got me. This time, I'm willing to make a strategic retreat and pull back to wait until morning. Some of us could use the rest."
As the halfling nears, he shoos the figure away with a wrist flick, "I'm okay, you took care of me earlier with that heal. It's Ashlan that concerns me now."
Xenia (AC20, HP42/42) d20+11=31 d20+16=36 Sunday February 12th, 2006 10:52:09 PM "Numbers will talk to you, Alexandria." The voice of her Da comes back to her from years gone past. "Take the time. Listen to them. Use your head. Even when things go upside-down. Especially then. That's when you need every advantage you can get."
One on the floor. The other hanging from the rope. Two that dropped down from the loft just before Lang closed the door. That makes four.
"Hey, Angus, I think two of these Vampies decided to sleep over at someone else's today. Maybe they're in one of the other houses. Dunno where they are, but I think this is all we got."
Xenia gives the loft one more look. Search. Yeah ... Even vampies got stuff. Well, leastwise that kinda sorta makes sense. The dark rogue stalks quickly over to the first of the burn up vampies lying in the light from the hole in the roof. Quickly and methodically, she sifts the remains for salvage. Doesn't take long.
"Coming down!" The rogue swings under the guardrail, taking the impact in her legs and turning the force into a tuck and roll.
Rolls and Actions Search 31 Nat 20 /Full Round Action Tumble 36 Nat 20 /Go figure (To reduce damage of fall by 10 feet.)
232+ Rounds, Troublesome Darkness Counter by Rounds.
DM Matt C. - Where next? Monday February 13th, 2006 2:58:08 PM
End CR#18-20
Wynn is able to stab the last Vampire Spawn with the pitchfork and carry it out of the barn and into the waning sunlight. As the three before it, this one also smokes and turns to dust, leaving a pile of ash. He is able to get back into the barn and start looking around again using his dancing lights. Nothing of interest is seen in the now lit dark parts of the barn.
Angus moves outside to witness the destruction of the last Vampire Spawn. While outside he looks towards the stream for a campsite, but it is quite far away and the tall grass obstructs his vision (there is the woodshed and the mill on that side of the house). He then moves back in the barn.
Lang climbs down to the ground level and spends his time with Sunshine.
Famina finds a comfortable place on the ground level and rests.
Belkior pours holy water on the second coffin that did not contain an undead. He also climbs down to the first level and starts checking on the condition of the Shields. It is quite apparent that Lang, Ashlan and Syr have been injured, but Syr wounds look freshly healed.
Please list HP's so Belkior knows how injured everyone is.
Syr assists Wynn in carrying the VS outside and into the wonderful, destroying sunlight. He moves back into the barn and comments about the folly of rushing into the fray.
Xenia mentally goes through the battle and the headcount of the undead. She gives the pile of Vampire Spawn ash a little kick with her foot. She hears a clink of metal or rocks and sees something glinting in the pile. She reaches down and finds out that it is a necklace. The gem-encrusted necklace is quite stunning in its gaudiness and in its weight. She then moves down to the ground level.
Everyone is on the ground level of the barn.
Ashlan stops laughing quite suddenly for the second time today. He stands up slowly and stretches as if his muscles ache. He slowly looks at all the members of the group, but does nothing else.
Ashlan you are free of both the Laughter spell and the VS Domination.
End Combat Rounds. Please post 10 minute actions until further notice.
OOC - Famina you are not fatigued anymore.
Troublesome darkness is 24+ minutes away.
Lang ac 22; hp 52/80 Sunshine ac 22; hp 47/47
Coffin Status:
Coffin 1: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Famina. Coffin 2: second level, open and empty. Coffin 3: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Wynn & Syr. Coffin 4: second level and open; VS destroyed by Lang. Coffin 5: second level, open and empty. Coffin 6: on ground level and open; VS destroyed by Wynn.
OOC - Matt C. Monday February 13th, 2006 3:20:26 PM
The general consensus of the group is to go back to the Floating City and see what is going on. I will build the next module(s) upon that.
There was minimal interest in using the Plateau City and the merchant as a module at his time, outside of getting the orphans setup.
There also was minimal interest in the Undead angle so I will not expand the plantation adventure into a purging of an uprising of Undead that was planning on taking over the Plateau City - at least not for the next adventure. But you will still have to at least clean out the plantation.
And lastly the interest was minimal in using the plantation as a base of operations.
Let's assume during downtime your characters have discussed the future of the Crimson Shields and they have decided to clean out the plantation, get the orphans setup there and then the Shields go back to the Floating City.
If anyone has any questions/comments please let me know.
Matt C.
Xenia (Not Injured) d20+6=25 d20+18=36 d20+13=29 Monday February 13th, 2006 4:00:33 PM
"Hey, look at this weerdo thing I found." Xenia holds the necklace up in a raised fist. "Eew. Who'd wear something like this? Wonder if it's magic. Or valuable." Like that would make it less the bizarre trinket that it is.
Emerging from out of the big barn doors, the rogue examines the bauble in the waning daylight. With care, she tucks her Lenses into an upper pocket before strapping a pair of Goggles over her eyes. Then, with a quick reach back to her bag, the dark girl whips out a magnifying glass.
"Never know what kinda gross stuff people will buy," she mutters to herself as she goes over the details of the necklace. "Hey, wonder if the others got stuff too!" The magnifying glass disappears as Xenia goes to work on the three other piles of ash. "You can always hope that not all vampies got taste as bad as the one upstairs."
"You alright Wynn?" Suddenly, as she concludes her search of one of the ex-vampires, Xenia stands bolt upright. She looks all around, cocking an ear to better pick up any stealthy creeping up noises.
"Just checking," she says by way of explanation. "So where are we gonna hole up tonight?" she asks. Eyes still peering into the darkening landscape, Xenia rejoins Wynn cooing over the pale look in the bard's face.
Rolls and Actions Appraise 25 (+2 from magnifying glass) Search 26 (Take 10, with Goggles of Minute See) Spot 36 (for danger) Listen 26 (for danger)
Angus - Mage Armor Monday February 13th, 2006 4:49:34 PM
Angus checks to make sure everyone is alright and looks closely at Ashlan. "Are you ok Ashlan?"
Angus calls out to everyone "Lets move check on the horse together and then find a place to hole up by the stream. Lets stay away from those fields. We can go get healed up and then Belkior and I can recover our spells and we can finish off the vampires."
Lang & Sunshine Monday February 13th, 2006 4:52:46 PM
Lang goes and meets up with Sunshine and scratches his ears while he listens to Xenia and Angus. "I will go check on the horse." Lang leads on with Sunshine happily on his heels.
Syr (was injured, not anymore) Monday February 13th, 2006 6:01:41 PM
Moving over to Angus, the elf speaks in hushed tones, "Listen, I know I got a little carried away back there. I can't help myself sometimes, I just see something and need to react." Showing his youth, he kicks the dirt with a toe and continues mumbling an apology, "I know that's one of the reasons you paired us up... to balance each other. Despite the threat, I'll stay closer to Famina in the future."
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) Monday February 13th, 2006 9:27:44 PM
The halfling cleric calls out to the big ranger.
"Lang! Come back, please! We should stick together until we've made sure this place is safe. Remember, there were two empty coffins up there."
Looking at the bugbear, Belkior continues. "Besides, I think that you need some healing. I want to make sure everyone is okay before we move out."
Belkior will rummage through his pack to find his wands, preparing to use both the Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds and the Wand of Cure Light Wounds to repair the hurts of the party.
"Come over here, Lang, and I'll patch you up a little bit."
Once everyone is healed, Belkior will huddle with Angus.
"Angus, we can go back to the spot that I earlier consecrated. That's probably best since Lang is concerned about the horse, and that's where we left the wagon. My spell will last for some time and I can cast another to get us the entire way through the night. By morning, we can be prepared to go into the other buildings."
The halfling will lean in towards Angus and whisper quietly. "From what I recall, we should still keep an eye on both Lang and Ashalan. We don't know for certain that we destroyed the right undead."
"Has anyone searched those other coffins and remains yet?"
[OOC = I will roll Cure spells once I see what everyone's HPs are like, and whether Lang sticks around for healing.]
Wynn (AC 19, 52/52 HP) - Sickened Monday February 13th, 2006 11:51:01 PM
Wynn lets Xenia fuss about him...until he hears Angus address the mercenary backstabber, Ashlan.
His stomache roils, and he pauses, bringing a hand to his abdomen. "Betrayer!" shouts the bard, lifting his sword and pointing it at Jancassis man. "You would have us accept you! Let my actions proove my worth you said! Well I have seen your actions, and you are no Shield!" The bard's eyes are wild and his voice cracks with emotion.
Ashlan Sinclair Tuesday February 14th, 2006 12:43:43 AM
Ashlan looks to Angus and nods some as he feels his stomach muscles tighten and hurt some from all the laughing, "Yeah, alot better now. You really need a new spell for times like these. All that laughing has my stomach hurting."
Ashlan looks to Wynn when he speaks and then Syr and sighs, "I didn't attack Syr on my own free will. Do you think Lang guarded that door because he wanted to?" Ashlan looks to Syr and sighs deeply, "I'm sorry for attacking you Syr, I didn't want to but couldn't stop myself from doing what the vampire thing said."
Ashlan thinks and nods, "If you think I'm no shield and if you think I attacked Syr on purpose and all then maybe I should gather my weapons and be off." Ashlan looks to Syr, "Keep the kukri and longsword for now if you do not trust me."
Ashlan will move to follow Lang if he continues going as he planned and just incase pulls the greataxe from off his back which is hidden by his hat of disquise.
Famina (52/68) Tuesday February 14th, 2006 4:06:00 AM
Famina is grateful for the time to rest and feels somewhat rejuvenated. She unstraps her breastplate and stretches on the hay, luxuriating in that soft and warm feeling spreading through her at that moment. Then she sits back up, watching the others. For Ashlan, she feels some sympathy. She too had felt the strength of the vampire's will, and had it been different, she would have joined him in attacking the party. But explaining this... she decides that perhaps, fate has spoken, and to go against it, to argue for him to come, may be to go against fate. Something she does not like to do. All at once, she sees the sparkly necklace and gets interested. She hops over and takes a look. "Ooo, very nice... not for me, but for the price it might fetch. Usually, the more sparkly it is, the more valuable, or completely opposite. In any case, I'll go check the other vampires to see if they have it." She shrugs her armor again, grabs her sword, and goes outside to scatter the other Vampire Spawn ashes and search for anything worthwhile. Shooting an apologetic look at Ashlan before doing so...
Belkior - OOC Tuesday February 14th, 2006 7:15:45 AM
Syr has at least one negative level, correct?
If so, Belkior will memorize Guidance, Resistance and possibly Bear's Endurance for the Fort save that Syr will need to make 24 hours after this battle.
Belkior - 2nd Illegal Post 2d8(4+3)+3=10 d8+1=8 Tuesday February 14th, 2006 2:11:07 PM
Belkior will walk over and look up at the new member of the Shields. The woman prone to fits of screaming fury who was hurt fighting the undead.
"Hold still, this won't hurt a bit. Just let me use these two wands and .... there, good as new!"
With the use of each wand, the barbarian woman has been completely healed of her injuries.
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Moderate - 1 charge Wand of Cure Light - 1 charge
Xenia (2nd Illegal Backpost) Tuesday February 14th, 2006 3:12:19 PM
The dark rogue resists the urge to slap at the new girl from Mountain Nowhere as she begins stepping all over her job.
"Hey, Belkie," she whispers, "could you keep her out of my hair for a bit too? Thanks."
Angus (second illegal post) Tuesday February 14th, 2006 6:45:30 PM
Angus smiles at Syr "Lets stick to the plan in the future and we will at least know what each of us is up to. That said, you did a heck of a job on your there. Glad you are on our side."
Angus looks to Wynn. "You have to check your anger to Ashlan. The spawn dominating him and forced him to do things against his will. I am SURE, Ashlan will be able to fight off the vampires power next time and get some payback."
When Belkior talks of spells, Angus reminds him. "I will have dispel magic covered for tomorrow, take more undead protection or destruction spells. Nice job today to."
Angus sees Lang wondering away and calls to the other Shield. "Lets keep up with the big hairy, before he gets lost." Angus moves to follow Lang to the Concecrate as Lang checks on the horse and wagon.
Angus calls over his shoulder. "Xenia, find anything nice. Or should we start calling you our walking and talking key...." Angus snickers at his own mirth, but is very pleased with how the difficult battle worked out, as it could have been much worse.
DM Matt C. d20=20 d20=18 d20=18 d20=14 d20=1 d20=20 Tuesday February 14th, 2006 10:01:19 PM
The Shields are regrouped in the barn. A wide range of emotions is going through the group right now. Anger, embarrassment, concern and resignation to name a few. All but Xenia, who is too fascinated by the necklace she found, can tell that Lang and Ashlan have their own wits about them. The two Vampire Spawn who dominated them were at least 2 of the 4 VS that the group killed.
Sense Motive checks -- 20, 18, 18, 14, 1 & 20.
Xenia shows the group the necklace she found. This in turn stirs some interest in Famina. The two of them head outside and sift through the three piles of Vampire Spawn ash. They unearth three more necklaces. All three have the same general design and gaudiness, but having different gems. Xenia's quick appraisal on the first one leads her to believe it is worth quite a bit, probably around 1,000 gold pieces.
Angus gives some directions to Lang and the Ranger and his dog start to head towards the back gate where the Shields entered the plantation. Ashlan falls in next to Lang, pulling out a spare weapon after not pushing the issue of his main weapons. The Bugbear gives his fight partner a nod, knowing the inner turmoil the man must be going through.
Belkior uses his wand to cure Famina and calls out to Lang and Ashlan to wait up for the rest of the group. He sees the Ranger look back and he also sees the three of them slow their pace down to let the group catch up.
After a brief discussion on where to spend the night, the rest of the Shields assemble and move out after Lang, Ashlan and Sunshine. Within a short amount of time the whole group is back together and moving towards the consecrated ground. They make their way back around the main home and past the shallow graves and onto the road that leads between the fields. Around ten minutes later they reach the back gate and the horse and cart. He is resting peacefully right where Lang left him.
The shadows are very deep now. All can tell that complete darkness is but minutes away. A few of the people in the group remember that last night there was a half moon. Night visibility will be limited but at least it will not be completely dark.
OOC - Syr does not have a negative level.
OOC - Wynn you sickness is over.
OOC - Where was the consecrated ground? Within the gate or outside the gate?
OOC - One hour posts now. If you camp here for the night please post guard duties.
Xenia - OoC Tuesday February 14th, 2006 10:43:41 PM
IIRC, the Concecrated area was over the grave of the woman we found in the entrance to the gate. Didn't we take her just outside the gate and bury her?
That would make the Concecrated area outside the gate.
Angus - mage armor Wednesday February 15th, 2006 6:32:32 AM
Angus is happy to be outside the gate and on the concecrated ground. "Ok the horse is fine Lang. Lets move over to the stream and Belkior can cast his next concecrate ground."
Once over by the stream Angus announces. "Belkior and I have the first watch, so that we can sleep and recover our spells. Lets follow up with Syr and Famina, then Lang and Ashlan. Xenia and Wynn can watch the sunrise together. Belkior make sure everyone is close to being fixed up, or close enough that a good night sleep can't fix. Sleep well everyone and very lightly as there are still nasties out there."
Xenia Wednesday February 15th, 2006 10:03:13 AM
"Pricey stuff, Angus," Xenia replies. "Really ugly. But pricey. Nice gems."
The rogue walks in a contemplative silence, swinging along next to her most favorite and handsome guy.
When she finally does speak, she says, "Hey, anybody who knows something about magic and symbols and stuff wanna take a look at these necklace things? I mean, what's a vampire doing with expensive stuff like this for anyway? It's not like they're Fashion Animals or anything. I mean, look at the way they were dressed. Eww. And each one of them had one of these necklace things. One each. Doesn't anyone else think that's kinda weird?"
She hooks her arm through Wynn's. "Sure, Angus. We'll take that watch," she says, then leans in to whisper into Wynn's ear.
"That way we can keep an eye on Scorpion Boy too."
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) 2d8(7+1)+3=11 2d8(6+3)+3=12 d8+1=4 Wednesday February 15th, 2006 3:00:31 PM
The halfling cleric joins in the general procession towards the gate.
"Xenia's correct, I blessed the area outside the gate."
Once they arrive at the gate, Belkior will make a point of showing his companions the boundaries of the area that he consecrated.
"Here, you can see how the sun reflects off the silver powder that I sprinkled. The area is forty feet across and that should be more than enough room for everyone to stay within. Once the sun goes down, no one should go outside the boundaries of the spell."
Calling upon his training in the seminary, the Healer continues.
"Those four things were just the servants of the main vampire. That foul thing will be tougher, harder to damage and more dangerous than those four. Maybe even the four together. My spell will weaken it, a little anyway, but won't stop it."
"If the vampire shows up, I can protect one of you from the worst of it's effects. I've got some spells that will hurt the thing, even if I have to use healing spells to do it."
"If we have to fight it, try not to look at it's eyes. A vampire can control someone by looking them in the eye and it's tough to resist. Angus, Syr and I are probably going to be the most resistant to that power because of the discipline that our study requires."
"Oh, and a full vampire can summon and control creatures, too. Rats, bats and wolves. What's worse, it can turn into those things also."
After making his lecture, Belkior will go over to Lang and heal the ranger, using however many charges needed from the wands. Eventually, the ranger is nearly completely healed.
Once night comes, Belkior will sit close to the fire with Angus.
"Let's sit back to back, Angus. If the thign comes during our watch, we need to be ready. There's no point my attempting to turn the vampire. And, no matter what it says, we don't try to negotiate. We just kill it."
Thinking for a moment before his companions go to sleep, the cleric calls out to whoever is holding the necklaces.
"Angus or Wynn? Does one of you have a Detect Magic spell handy? It's suspicious that each of the spawn had a nearly identical necklace."
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Moderate - 3 charge Wand of Cure Light - 2 charge
Syr Wednesday February 15th, 2006 4:29:50 PM
Syr looks down at the weapons in his hand as if seeing them for the first time at Ashlan's comments defending himself. "No hard feelings, with a teammate like Belkior backing me up, it's a good thing that I didn't have to put you down for good. Besides, I did leave some bruises for you as a reminder." with a small grin he adds, " I'd be willing to wager on a fair fight when things are less busy."
He takes the weapon from his belt and causually hands them back to Ashlan with trust.
Hearing the watch assignments he complains to Famina, "Aww, I hate the middle watch, I never seem to be completely rested when stuck in the middle."
Wynn d20+7=17 d20+8=28 Wednesday February 15th, 2006 6:15:21 PM
His stomach finally settled, Wynn takes out his waterskin and spends a few moments cleaning the foul taste of vomit from his mouth. "Im feeling better, thanks Xenia".
He then casts detect magic on the necklaces recovered by Xenia and the others. If he detects any magic about them he will study them further to determine the strength and the nature of the magic. [Spellcraft=17] Otherwise he relies on his past experience and any lore passed down about such gaudy jewellery [Bardic knowledge=28 (nat 20)]to determine their history.
Angus (second Illegal post) d20+8=18 d20+14=18 Wednesday February 15th, 2006 7:06:02 PM
Angus was getting ready to cast detect magic, but his friend beat him too it. Angus watches how the bard performs his spell and nods his head in approval. Angus also inspects the pieces with his trained eye (acrane knowledge 18, spellcraft 18).
DM Matt C. Wednesday February 15th, 2006 10:47:39 PM
Is the group camping outside the gate or are they moving back onto the plantation grounds and moving down by the stream (per Angus's post)?
Right now you are outside the gate. You know it will take 10 minutes or so to get back to the stream/mill area. Darkness is not much more than 10 minutes away.
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday February 15th, 2006 11:06:09 PM
Lang moves the cart and the horse onto the consecrated ground. He is grateful for Belkior for the healing magic of Alemi. His wounds disappear accept for a hangnail on one finger (79/80).
"Angus, do I hook up the horse to the cart or should I prepare him for bedding down here for the night."
DM Matt C. Wednesday February 15th, 2006 11:13:11 PM
The Shields assemble on the consecrated ground and further discuss where to camp for the night. Where to bed down for the night is narrowed down to two places. Stay here on the consecrated ground or move back onto the plantation grounds and camp down by the stream. Angus assigns the night watch arrangement.
Xenia compares the three new necklaces to the one she found first. She thinks they too are worth at least 1,000 gold pieces. She hands them to Wynn and he casts detect magic on them and finds out that they are not magic. He studies them and tries to see if they relate to any story that he has heard in his past. He can think of none and hands them back to Xenia, commenting that they are valuable, but not valuable enough to have any tales about.
The scholar in Belkior comes out as he warns the Shields of the power of a Vampire as compared to the creatures they just fought.
Syr shows faith and trust in one of the newest members of the Shields by handing back to Ashlan his weapons.
More to come once I find out where you are camping.
Ashlan Wednesday February 15th, 2006 11:14:01 PM
Ashlan looks to Syr and nods as he takes his main weapons back from him, "Thank you and once again I am sorry for the attack back there. I wish I could of kept my mind free from that vampire spawn but it's will was stronger then mine."
Ashlan sheathes his weapons and sits down away from the group, looking to the sky as before pulling out his harmonica and speaks before playing a light tune back from when he was growing up on a farm like the plantation here, "I do not mind taking the watch with Lang, just let me know when it is time and I will be ready."
(take 10 on the perform Harmonica=14)
Famina Thursday February 16th, 2006 1:37:57 AM
"Thank you, servant of Alemi," Famina warmly responds to Belkior's use of the wands. She feels, and looks, a lot better, especially as she gains her breath back. "I have a feeling no matter where we go we'll see the one you're speaking of later tonight..." Famina worries about that. The idea of becoming a vampire is too awful to think of.. As the others quiet down and Syr comments idly about his complaints of the watch, she agrees, then tentatively explains her fears to him. "I guess I'm not good at night watches either...and the idea that out there is something wanting to eat me worries me. We should be hunting it, I almost feel, yet common sense states we should wait till daylight... But we all know he'll attack us anyways. I just hope he doesn't turn us into vampires if he does beat us. I'd rather die..."
Angus - Mage armor Thursday February 16th, 2006 8:42:57 AM
Angus sees his friends get all healed up by Belkior and watches Lang take care of the horse. At Lang's question, Angus answers "Get the horse ready to bed down. Leave him in the concecrated ground, but free to flee if he must."
Angus looks to the other Sheilds "Lets move out down by the stream. Belkior can cast his second concecrate to get us through the night. Lets move it; we are burning daylight." Angus looks at the dying sun and reflects at how much he will miss it.
Once at the new site by the stream, Angus asks Lang to prepare a fire. "Hey big guy, see if you can get us a roaring fire going for dinner and protection."
Angus settles down to take the first watch with Belkior and talks spell strategy for the coming battle.
Lang and Sunshine d20+10=18 d20+12=16 Thursday February 16th, 2006 8:48:49 AM
Lang will take care of the horse and wish it good luck for the night (handle animal 18).
At Angus's prompting, Lang will quickly scour the area for firewood (survival 16) and start a fire for the Shields.
Xenia d20+18=21 d20+13=23 Thursday February 16th, 2006 9:58:38 AM
Xenia frowns as the tests on the four necklaces come up negative.
Wee-erd ...
"So, what you're saying, Belkie, is that what we got here is, like, Minions. Right?"
The rogue walks along next to Wynn as the group moves out. Her eyes are peeled for trouble. But, you know, girls can walk and talk at the same time too. Why do they do it, though? Because they can.
"And what probs is lurking around here somewhere is a Master, who maybe likes handing out gaudy jewelry to his lackeys. Right? Maybe it's like a Gang or a Club, you know. Wear one of these necklaces and everyone knows you're with the Vampie gang." With a shake of her, she stows the four pieces of jewelry in her haversack.
"Weird. Vampie gangs," the rogue mutters to herself.
"Hey, Belkie, is it true what they say about vampies and mirrors?" She whips a rectangular steel mirror from out of her pack. "I go this here!" She whips it around to different points of the compass as though firing a weapon.
Rolls and Actions Spot 21 Listen 23
Belkior (AC 22; HP 48) Thursday February 16th, 2006 12:19:03 PM
As the halfing cleric moves through the thick grass with his companions, he listens to Xenia's questions with only partial attention. When you're not but three feet tall, tall grass and uneven ground are more than simply an annoyance.
"Sure, Xenia. Mirrors are supposed to repel them. Just like garlic or holy symbols. Fortunately or not, we Shepherds don't have symbols. We just have to have our hands free."
After the Shields arrive at their camping site, Belkior takes the time to carefully mark out the boundaries of the area that he will protect with his Consecrate spell.
"Famina? Ashalan? Can you help stomp down the grass so that I can mark out some outlines for this spell?"
Once that is completed, Belkior will take a bag of silver dust and one of his last flasks of holy water from his pouches and pack. Invoking a prayer to Alemi, he sprinkles the materials about the area.
"There, we should be good until morning. Remember, stay inside the area that we've marked - if the master comes, it will be weaker inside the circle. Don't look at it, if you can help. Don't listen to it either."
After thinking for a moment, Belkior continues.
"Ahhh, the master is very likely capable of soem tricks too. It might even be able to cast spells, so watch out for that."
Finally, Belkior settles down with Angus by the fire to watch.
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 3 charges
Syr Thursday February 16th, 2006 2:19:53 PM
Reaching up as high as he can, he pats the barbarian on the back whispering softly with a forced sinister laugh, "Don't worry snook'ems. I'll be sure and kill ya before the vampire can get ya!"
The elf then chuckles to himself and rolls over in his bedroll to rest for the night.
Wynn Thursday February 16th, 2006 5:42:31 PM
The bard makes his way back towards the stream, half paying attention to Xenia's nervous banter. "Perhaps", he replies to her, "perhaps they were all family and the jewellery is like a family crest of sorts."
Once Belkior has consecrated their campsite he scouts out lines of fire, points of egress, and such. In particular he mentally maps out the easiest way to the stream and the location of a deeper pool of running water. A plan begins forming in his mind, one that takes advantage of the gills on his neck and his newly granted ability to remain underwater...Perhaps their was some reason to the Knot of Druiss after all.
DM Matt C. d4=1 3d6(4+2+5)=11 Thursday February 16th, 2006 11:09:34 PM
The Shields figure any advantage they have against undead they should try to use, so they decide to camp near the water. Lang loosely stakes the horse within the consecrated area. The group then hustles back onto the plantation grounds and heads for the stream area. They make it there without any problems and decide to camp near the spring and the woodshed. This will provide them with a supply of firewood and keep them close to deep, running water. Belkior casts his second Consecrate spell, covering a 40' circle that includes some of the pond, stream and woodshed.
On the map the Consecrate will cover from cell AA9 to AD12. Thus including half the pond, some of the spring and most of the woodshed.
Lang goes into the woodshed a few times and comes out with large armfuls of wood. He asks the rest of the group to build a firepit in the middle of the Consecrate area. It is dark now, but it does not seem to bother the big Bugbear as he builds the campfire. Soon there is a roaring fire and a meal being prepared. When the height of the fire peaks, the side of the estate can be seen. The shadows dance across the side of the home as the fire grows and shrinks in height. Everyone is watchful, but nothing happens during dinner and the first hour of darkness.
The meal is over, the group has cleaned up from it and is starting to settle down for the night. Belkior and Angus grab a few logs near the fire and sit down to discuss spell selection and strategy, ever mindful of the undead that may be out there. The rest of the Shields lay out their bedrolls and start to get some sleep.
The first watch is barely a quarter over when howling can be heard in the distance. Angus and Belkior stop talking to listen. The howling stops for a moment or two and then starts up again. Even the two spell users who have spent most of there days indoors studying can tell that whatever is making the noise is getting closer. As the volume of the noise increases the rest of the Shields start to wake up.
Angus - Mage Armor Friday February 17th, 2006 8:50:19 AM
Angus Comments to himself "It looks like no good deed will go unpunished." Angus looks to Belkior "Lets wake the others, so they can put on armor and get prepared. I think we will have company soon, more minions I expect."
Angus is not happy that he and Belkior may not get their new spells. Angus takes a log from the fire and tosses it in the direction of the howling in an effort to extend the light and the groups vision.
Spell Slots used:
0 level 4/6 1 level 2/8 2 level 6/7 3 level 3/5
Xenia d20+18=36 d20+13=16 Friday February 17th, 2006 10:14:48 AM
" ... mmm, Wynn? Couldja shut the window, Wynn?"
Then the hard and heavier feel of the mithral armor tells the rogue that they're not back home at the apartments in Floating City. Sleeping in armor isn't nearly so snuggly. And that's not the sound of wind blowing outside.
There is a brief twinge of regret before leaving the comforting warmth of Wynn's side. But with a quick squirm, the rogue twists out of the bedroll. All ears and eyes, her green elven sight searches the moonlit night in all directions.
Into her hand springs a shortbow as she scrambles the few feet to crouch near Angus and Belkior.
"I still got most of those fireballs left," she whispers. "When they get in range, I'll try and hit as many as I can."
Rolls and Actions Spot 36 Listen 16 (To determine direction of the sound)
Any chance of a map? Any cover? What's the range of vision for Low-Light Vision?
Famina Friday February 17th, 2006 11:18:05 AM
Famina is half-asleep, haunted by nightmares of grinning, fanged elves for some reason. She mumbles in fear in her sleep at the sound of the wolves, then comes awake. She stays silent, looking to the others, but gets up and draws her shield and sword. "I don't think we'll get any sleep tonight..." Just in case, she also takes out a torch and lights it. Never know when you'll need a fire.
Lang & Sunshine d20+6=7 d20+6=20 Friday February 17th, 2006 3:36:29 PM
Lang wakes quickly and strokes Sunshine neck as his friend lets out a low growl of his own. Sunshine does not seem to like the howling at all.
Lang follows Angus's lead and tosses a large log out into the darkness and then throws a few more on the fire to keep it roaring. "I agree, whatever is out there may not like the fire. I hope the horse used it good sense to get out of the area." Lang tires to get a sense of what the group is up against by the sound of the creatures (K. Nature 7, nat. 1), but was not listening well. The big Bugbear does keep his eyes peeled (spot 20) and draws his bow. Lang attempts to judge the distance he can see beyond the fire light.
Lang moves over to the healer. "Belkior, you seem to know about Vampires; will they keep sending their minons to attack us all night?"
Syr Friday February 17th, 2006 6:38:17 PM
Rousing himself with a frown on his face, Syr nods agreement with Famina. "Well, there is one thing that I like, with all this noise they certainly aren't trying to trick us."
Belkior (Ac 22; HP48) Friday February 17th, 2006 8:28:00 PM
Tha halfling cleric gets to his feet with Angus.
"This could be the master himself or simply some creatures under his control. Either way, you and I should try to conserve our spells."
Belkior will move about, ensuring that all of his companions are awake. When he sees Syr, he will speak to the monk.
"Syr - I can put a protective spell on you if it really is the vampire coming. That should help you resist any of their draining powers."
Items Pearl of Power - used today Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 3 charges
Angus - Mage Armor Friday February 17th, 2006 8:47:52 PM
Angus hears Belkiors words about concerving spells all to well "I fear our pushing may get us in trouble. We may yet have to withdraw and rearm for an assault on the Master. Lets us see how we fare in this encounter." Angus finishes glumly, with obvious concern showing on his face.
Wynn [AC=19, HP=52] Friday February 17th, 2006 9:52:17 PM
The bard feels Xenia separate herself from his arms and he rises with her. "Be careful" he whispers before kissing her quickly on the cheek. Wynn checks his armor and weapons and prepares for the battle; he plants 3 arrows in the ground at his feet and readies his bow, and then pulls a single vial of Cat's Grace from his belt pouch so that he can drink it immediately on seeing his enemy [held action].
Ashlan Sinclair Saturday February 18th, 2006 1:52:46 AM
Ashlan rolls over and quickly snaps his eyes open as he stands up, pulling the kukri he keeps in hand and under the pillow part of his bedroll out and quickly stands and begins putting on his armor and readying his longsword also after he is finished getting his armor on, putting on his hat afterwards quickly makes the outfit he normally looks to be wearing appear, for the moment he leaves the spurs off as they would take extra time.
(Don't know how much of this Ashlan can do before any possible attack though.)
DM MattC Saturday February 18th, 2006 12:29:13 PM
The Shields are not happy to be awaken so soon into their sleep. Everyone is awake and can hear the caterwauling in the distance and moving closer. A few more minutes go by and and the baying gets real close. Like it is on the other side of the manor near the barn.
All of a sudden the howling stops, it couldn't have been more than 100 or so feet away. Nothing moves into the light of the campfire and nothing can be seen by low-light vision or darkvision.
After all that howling, the silence is deafening.
The group is surrounding the campfire. The campfire and group are all within blocks AB9-AC10. Remember each block is 10' by 10' so there are 16 5' by 5' blocks in that area. The fire takes up the center most 4 blocks, so that leaves 12 blocks to be in. Please pick a box.
AB9.1 AB9.2 AC9.1 AC9.2 AB9.3 Fire Fire AC9.3 AB10.1 Fire Fire AC10.1 AB10.2 AB10.3 AC10.2 AC10.3
OOC - Non-combat post still, but keep your actions to 1 minute or less.
OOC - Please put in your post name your low-light or darkvision range.
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