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Angus HP 17 - AC 14  d20+15=22 d20+7=21
Sunday March 19th, 2006 8:03:45 AM
Angus lets out a sigh of relief as the bolt of lightning does not touch him, then the web comes down. Angus shouts to his fellows "They are just trying to slow us down so that they can heal. Push Forward!"

Angus know he and Belkior will have a tough time with the web (spellcraft 22)and cast dispel magic (21) on the spell.

Angus desparately wants to cast other spells, but all the vampires seem to be spell casters.

Angus will wait for the others to move forward, not wanting to slow the warriors of the Shield, and then take a stand by the dead ogre.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 2/8
2 level 1/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 295/420 rounds

Lang HP 44/80 and Sunshine  d20+6=14 d20+10=14 d20+12=13
Sunday March 19th, 2006 8:11:49 AM
Lang just rolls out of the way when the lightning bolt strikes and the bugbear thinks to himself, this is the second time in as many days that I have been bolted.

Lang picks up his fallen sword and moves forward to attack the troll. "Stay behind me Sunshine." Animal handle 14. Lang his hoping to keep Sunshine out of the reach of the foul beast, knowing full well that theblow may fall on himself.

Lang launches one mightly blow on the troll and slices air.

AC 13 (nat. 1), miss as Lang was too worried about the well being of Sunshine to take an accurate swing.

Lang yells to Wynn "We have this pile of bones, take out the wolves!"

Wynn [AC=26; HP=19/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -5 STR  d20+5=23 d20=16 d8+1=7 d20+6=9
Sunday March 19th, 2006 11:09:19 AM
Wynn hears Lang's call to focus on the wolves, but in his weakened state, outnumbered, with a girl to protect and a weapon that past experience has taught him will do little damage to skeletons, he opts for defence and stays crouched over the girl, ready to defend her and himself from all foes.

Regardless, he manages at least one good hack at the skeletal troll [Hit AC=23 for 7 HP assuming Wynn is still flanking - Combat expertise -5 to Hit, +5 to AC].

"Help me get this girl out of here!" he calls out to his friends, the deperation in his voice is evident to all. He tries to look above for further signs of the vampires and their spawn, but dodging wolves and trolls is tricky business and he has little time for sight seeing [Spot=9 Blch!]


Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48 - Bless, Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil  d20+8=28 2d8(1+8)+3=12 d8=5
Sunday March 19th, 2006 1:57:37 PM
The halfling cleric easily dodges the worst of the bolt of electricity that ripped through the doorway.
Reflex = 28

Belkiro reaches into his pack and retrieves his Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds and then taps himself with it.
Cure Moderate Wounds - 16 hps, rerolled the 1

Grab the girl and get her out! Then we can burn the bloodsuckers out!"

Position
Square ?

Actions
Move Equivalent - retrieve wand
Standard - activate wand for 16 hps of healing

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 65 rounds
Prayer - +1 luck bonus for allies to attacks, damage, saves, skills; -1 luck penalty for opponents to same; 3 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 797 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 4 charges

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 42/42) 
Sunday March 19th, 2006 9:45:22 PM

Fram, framity, fram ...

Things sound like they're hotting up inside.

A cork goes *pop* at a quick flick of the dark rogue's thumb, and she feels the invisible Shield spring up before her after she drinks. Then, drawing a light mace, Xenia charges toward the door.

Rolls and Actions
Drink potion of Shield (had it in hand for the past few rounds.)

Position and Movement
Drink Potion as Standard
Move 30 feet to K25 /Draw Light Mace as part of Move.

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 5/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 10/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)

Famina (75/92, rage rnd 2)  d20+4=16 d20+14=15
Monday March 20th, 2006 12:12:42 AM
The one person who obviously will not listen anybody else's orders is Famina. The zombie in front of her down, she dashes forward and takes up the closest enemy, in this case probably the Troll skeleton. Let it take a swing at her, she'll take it down a few bones or so... but as she moves in, she trips on a loose floorboard and her swing wildly misses! Nearly decapitating one or two of her companions, too. (Natural 1...sigh!)

DM Matt C.  d20+11=31 d20+11=15 d6+8=11 d20+11=26 d20+11=22 d20+6=13 d20+3=19 d20+3=17 d20+3=22 d20+7=24 d20+7=10 d20+2=18 d6+5=7
Monday March 20th, 2006 9:51:48 PM

End CR #6:

Syr continues his attack against the Troll hitting it three times.

Angus sees the webs fill the entranceway and casts dispel magic one again. This time he is successful on the first attempt. The webs disappear. The Vampire Spawn cannot be seen.

Lang and Sunshine move forward and Lang attacks the Troll, but misses. He does draw an AoO for his dedication and has flashbacks when the Troll also claws his face off.

Lang hit AC 30(14); non-critical damage 10 after Prayer.

Wynn continues to fight defensively, protecting the girl. He manages to nick one of the Trolls bones (damage 2 after DR). He yells for help.

Belkior spends the round healing himself with his wand. The undead breathe a sigh of relief when the diminutive cleric focuses his attention on himself instead of them.

Xenia drinks a potion and moves closer to the battle. She is now 15 or so feet to Angus's left.

Famina continues to rage and moves into the entranceway. She has know direct route to attack the undead so she climbs partially up the stairs and leans over the railing and swings. Unfortunately the weird angle and distance to her opponent affects her swing and she misses (you are on the stairs to the left of Sunshine (cell M20); you feel it will be quite difficult to hit the Troll from that position; Lang is blocking your path to the interior of the ground level. Up the stairs is wide open).

Ashlan remains where he is as the doorway is getting quite crowded.

Start CR #7:

The Troll strikes out at the 3 Shields that are fighting it. Belkior's Prayer spell saves the day as the creature's claws both miss due to it.

Wynn claw hit AC 25; no damage after Prayer.
Lang claw hit AC 21; no damage after Prayer.
Syr bite hit AC 12; no damage after Prayer.

The three wolves attack Wynn, once again getting close but not connecting.

W1 hit AC 19; no damage.
W2 hit AC 17; no damage.
W3 hit AC 22; no damage.

As Xenia moves closer to the battle she feels a presence behind her. She feels a creature strike at her, but her instinct lets her protect herself (fiendish ape attacks with reach).

Xenia hit AC's 24, 10 & 18; damage 7.

The 2 Vampire Spawn do not show themselves or do anything that is visible.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (--2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning,
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 23/50)
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 34/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 24/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20)
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20)
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20)
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 29/29)

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48  d20+1=18 2d6(4+6)+4=14
Monday March 20th, 2006 10:26:15 PM
The halfling cleric moves into the house, standing over the body of the zombie ogre. He calls out to Xenia as he goes, "Get close to me and the ape won't be a problem."

Once he is in the doorway, Belkior focuses his energy and invokes the positive energy of Alemi to repel the undead. He channels the energy and manages to overcome the penalty imposed by the unholy spell protecting the mansion.
Turning Check = 18, -4 for Unhallow = 14 - turn up to 4 HD undead, destroy 1 HD undead
Turning Damage = 14 HD of undead

Belkior shouts out to Wynn, "Get the girl out! Then we'll burn this place down!"

Position
Square N21

Actions
Move - to N21
Standard - turn undead

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 64 rounds
Prayer - +1 luck bonus for allies to attacks, damage, saves, skills; -1 luck penalty for opponents to same; 2 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 796 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 4 charges

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



Wynn [AC=26; HP=19/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -5 STR  d20+5=18 d20=20 d8+1=8
Monday March 20th, 2006 10:41:09 PM
Wynn manages to stave off the attacking wolves and just manages to swing his head back as the claw of the troll whistles by his face. "Too close" he thinks to himself, "too bloody close."

"C'mon girl", he drops one hand to reassure the child at his feet, "see if you can stay by me". If the child shows signs of moving with him, the bard will shuffle 5' away from the wolves and once again prepare his defence, otherwise he continues to stand his guard over the girl where she lays. The bard continues to focus what little offence he has on the troll.

[Combat expertise -5 to hit, +5 to AC; Hit AC=18 and 20 (Nat) for 8 HP]

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Monday March 20th, 2006 10:59:41 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 07

Syr (AC 21/20 hp 34/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle N18.3  d20+12=27 d20+12=22 d20+7=21 d10+5=10 d10+5=8 d10+5=10
Monday March 20th, 2006 11:02:32 PM
Syr flinches as the barbarian's sword flashes near, "Hey! calm down girl, watch it!"

Continuing his personal assault on the pile of bones, he again seems to dance in close to land another final combination on the troll. (att 27,22,21 dam 10,8,10). "Angus, what's it gonna be? We have taken almost everything they've thrown at us. Do we keep pressing or back down now? They can't have THAT much left."

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+18=35 d20+13=23
Monday March 20th, 2006 11:41:38 PM

Ow! Xenia whirls. "You are an annoyance!" She points the tip of the mace at the lumbering ape.

"Don't worry about me, Belkie. Hold the door against this Ape thing. I'm going in and set some fires. Angus, you better find cover or you'll be all alone out here with Hair Boy."

The, the dark rogue, distaining the reach of the ape, simply backs away keeping the invisible shield between herself and the monkey. Then she turns and leaves. Xenia charges through the front door, dodging sideways through the reach of the really really large skeleton troll with the Shield between them too, and turns sharply up the stairs. The rogue's eyes sweep the second story at the level of the floor, searching for feet. Her ears listen for the sound of movement upstairs. Where are you, vampy guys?

"Get ready to clear guys. I'm gonna start burning stuff up."

Rolls and Actions
Note, AoO vs Xenia is at +4 to AC from Mobility That's AC28. AC29 vs Troll.
Spot 35
Listen 23

Position and Movement
Double Move
Move to O19 /Up the first part of the stairs.

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 4/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 9/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)

Question
If a creature is hidden within an area of Darkness, wherein creatures on the outside cannot see in. Should it not be true that the creature within the darkness cannot see out?

DM - You will not get the Shield bonus for the AoO by the Ape as you leave his range.

Why not? If a character with dark vision can stand in the light (campfire) and see into the darkness, why couldn't a character in shadows (which is the description in the spell) see out into the light?

[ Could you explain in a bit more detail why the Shield bonus would not apply? Helps me to be a better player to know these things.

And if the Darkness spell is Shadows, why can't those with Low Light vision not see inside? From the description, all it takes is the dimmest of light sources. -- Al ]

DM - Don't know, but in the spell it talks about vision types and what they cannot do in relation to concealment (which also talks about vision types).

Shield creates an invisible, tower shield-sized mobile disk of force that hovers in front of you.

If you continue moving towards the door, your back will be exposed. If this is a wrong interpretation of the spell let me know.

[ Your interpretation of the Shield spell sounds fair enough. But it basically boils down to nothing but an RP thing. If I alter nothing but the roleplaying aspects and state that Xenia walks backwards for 5 feet and then turns to head for the house it changes absolutely nothing. The game mechanics remain the same. If you wish, I can do that for you.

As to the Darkness, I think John has hit it on the head with his Private post. Darkness grants the 20% miss chance regardless of Vision type. But we should all still be able to see them. -- Al ]

DM - the reason I said that you wouldn't get the bonus is because your post said "simply turns and leaves". So yes, if you want to change it to say backs out of the apes reach then moves into the building, then you can get the +4 shield bonus.

[ Done. -- Al ]

Angus AC 18 Hp 17 
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:04:17 AM
Angus is glad to see the troll fall to Syr's assualt and hear the monks confidence "Syr Clear a path for Wynn and take on any spawn you see. We have to kill the spell users and fast."

Angus sees the ape appear and heeds Xenia's warning as he move forward next to Belkior. "Hey little buddy, you are doing great. I will test our your magical protections."

Angus decides on the need for more protection and cast shield spell on himself.

Angus yells at Ashlan "Get your finger out of your ear before that ape rips your head off."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 1/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 294/700 rounds
Shield 70/70

Lang 34/80 HP and Sunshine  d20+12=17 d8+4=9 d20+8=14 d20+7=9 d20+12=31 d20+12=29 d8+4=8 d8+4=7 d20+7=18 d20+7=27 d6+4=10
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:11:24 AM
Lang takes the slash from the troll and figures this is just not his day and move forward to the wolves (if still around) and attacks on with Sunshine in tow.

AC 17, hit for 9-5 = 4 damage

IF the Troll is still standing, Lang will launch a full attack on the foul undead.

AC 17 (from above) miss
AC 31, (Critical hit AC 29) for 15-5 = 10 damage. Scratch that - no critical on undead damage 3
AC 18, miss
AC 27 (critical-no matter) for 10-5+5 damage.

Lang whishes he was fighting a real troll and not this pile of bones (lost out on 2 criticals!).

Sunshine jumps in to get a bone on the same wolf/troll (depending on the circumstances.

AC 14, miss as he just snaps at the undead.

Lang calls to Wynn "You and the girl get away from the wolves and fix yourself up."

Lang sees Syr pound the troll "Nice job, lets see if there are any more people to save before Xenia burns the house down."
-------------------------------

If the wolves are banished by Belkior Lang will look upstairs for the undead. Spot 9, but is to preoccupied by getting Wynn to saftey.

Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:63/39  d20+2=11 d20+8=24 d20+3=16 d20+8=17 d8+8=16 d8+8=13 d4+7=9
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 4:35:01 PM
(Check for lightning bolt from round before this:11)

Ashlan takes the full blunt of the lightning bolt and is stunned for abit as this battle just isn't quite what he expected.

Gritting his teeth when Angus yells at him Ashlan will try and push forward to give help where he can or attack the nearest enemy. Weaving his blades into quick patterns as he attacks.

(Can hit AC:24/16/17 Damage:16/13/9)

Famina  d20+14=25 d20+9=22 d8=1 d8=3
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 7:10:17 PM
Still lost in the fury of the attack, Famina moves to engage any enemy, the closer the better. If there's one in her reach, she goes after that one. (Hits AC 25 and AC 22, 8 and 10 damage respectively)

DM Matt C  d20+7=20 d6+3=6 d6+3=9 d20+11=22 d20+11=15 d20+6=7 d8+5=9
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:42:30 PM

End CR #7:

Belkior moves forward and brandishes his holy symbol, attempting to turn or destroy the undead. He sees the 3 wolves flee from around Wynn back into the rear recesses of the building. They cower back there.

Wynn continues to fight defensively, once again hits the Troll for a minor wound (damage 3 after DR). He tries to coax the girl to move with him now that the wolves are gone. She looks at Wynn as if seeing him for the first time. She stands where she is, but plasters herself against the wall as far from the troll as possible. "Ppplease don't let them bbburn my friends," she stammers to Wynn.

Syr's fists continue to pound the Troll. Pieces of bone are starting to fly everywhere as he lands 3 blows.

Xenia ignores the ape and continues her progress. The ape takes one last swing at her before she enters the building. She makes it into the home and proceeds up the right stairs, ending up at the top of the stairs on the second level. She sees a corridor running both ways away from the stairs. The left corridor disappears into shadowy darkness. There are plenty of closed doors for her to open. Ape AoO hit AC 20 for no damage.

OOC - after a long discussion on the rules board by many people, it has been generally decided that the Darkness spell affects creatures within looking outside as it does creatures outside looking within. In general, the spell gives off shadowy illumination that provides 20% concealment. You can see the creatures/items in the darkness, but they are hard to target or identify.

Angus moves forward to be near Belkior's protection spell and casts a spell upon himself..

Lang attacks the Troll with his full attack. He is able to knock a few more bones off the creature (damage is 1d6+3; I rolled above for 1 & 4 after DR). Sunshine tries to attack but cannot get close enough to the Troll to do so.

Famina & Ashlan also try to get closer to the battle but the narrow entranceway and all the bodies do not allow it.

OOC -- if Lang does not move you can make a tumble, bull rush or overrun attack to get by him.

Start CR #8:

The Troll fights on. He has gaping holes in his skeleton where the Shields have damaged him. The missing bones are obviously affecting his fighting ability.

Wynn claw hit AC 21; no damage after Prayer.
Lang claw hit AC 14; no damage after Prayer.
Syr bite hit AC 6; no damage after Prayer.

The three wolves cower in the back of the building.

The ape moves forward and is repelled by the protection spell. He howls in frustration and moves away from the building.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (--2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning,
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 4/50)
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 36/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 35/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 29/29)

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 10:19:31 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 08

Wynn [AC=26; HP=19/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -5 STR  d20+5=11 d20=20 d8+1=7
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 7:44:46 AM
Xenia, Angus! Wynn calls out to his fellow shields. Hold up with that fire! There's something else going on here! Syr, finish this pile of bones off!

Relieved that the three wolf skeletons have retreated, the bard stands his ground between the troll and the girl, protecting her with his longsword. Once again he manages to chip off a small peice of bone, and wonders if all he is doing is distracting the beast. [Hit AC=11 and Nat 20 for 7 dmg]

[Combat expertise -5 to hit, +5 to AC]

Belkior - AC 22 (24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48 - Bless, Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil  d20+6=11 d20+5=25 2d8(1+8)+3=12 d8=4
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:42:39 AM
The halfling cleric looks about for the filthy bloodsuckers. He isn't able to see them in the shadows that cloak the interior of the mansion.
Spot = 11

"Get the girl over here! She's probably controlled by the vampires!"

Belkior can't tell if Famina is injured but he knows that Lang, Syr and Wynn are. As is the mercenary that recently joined the Shields.

"Sunshine, be a nice doggy and let me get close to your master." The stress of the moment seems to inspire the little halfling.
Handle Animal = 25, natural 20

Belkior switches position with Sunshine, allowing him to reach out with the Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds and heal the ranger.
Lang cured for 15 hps, rerolled the 1

Belkior shifts the wand to his left hand, clutching it behind his buckler where he can still use it.

Position
Square O20 (or whereever Sunshine was)

Actions
Free - Handle Animals to persuade Sunshine
Move - to O20, shuffling with Sunshine
Standard - activate wand, healing Lang for 15 hps

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 63 rounds
Prayer - +1 luck bonus for allies to attacks, damage, saves, skills; -1 luck penalty for opponents to same; 1 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 795 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 5 charges

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Angus AC 18 - HP 17/28  d20+15=24
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:39:52 AM
Angus is very happy that the ape can not attack the group as they did not need another oppentent right now. Angus is more concerned that the troll has not fallen yet and takes a harder look at the undead (spellcraft 24).

Angus calls to Ashlan and Famina "We must press the spawn before they regenerate. Lang, Wynn and Syr will finish the troll, you two move up the stairs. I will follow."

Angus casts invisibility on Ashlan before he heads up the stairs and whispers "Make'em pay."

Angus waits for Ashlan and Famina to move up the stairs in front of him. Angus will stay on the stair and see what his friends encounter so as to best use his spells.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 2/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 293/700 rounds
Shield 69/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 70/70 rounds


Lang 49/80 Hp and Sunshine  d20+12=23 d20+12=18 d20+6=7 d20+6=22 d6+3=9 d6+3=9
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:49:46 AM
Lang is very happy to feel Belkior's healing spell reinvigorate his body and he tightens his grip on his swords.

Attack Troll

AC 23, hit for 9-5= 4 damage
AC 18, miss
AC 7, miss
AC 22, Hit for 9-5 for 4 damage

If the Troll falls Lang will yell to Wynn and Syr. "Wynn get the girl to Belkior and Syr get upstair to the vampires. I am right behind you."



Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+14=19 d20+14=34 d20+15=33 d20+18=35 d20+13=32
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 11:46:40 AM

The bones of two dead skeletons lie piled across the open space between the walkway upon which Xenia stands and the walkway before which lies the shuttered window. There would be no getting to the window from here.

To the east, the corridor seems to end in an empty door. To the west lies the darkness ... and what seems to be a corner.

Darkness can work both ways. Darkness can be friend as well as foe.

Softly, the rogue creeps down the corridor, quiet as a cat. Her eyes are peeled for the vampies. Bimbo Girl is around here somewhere. Then Xenia, dark of skin, melds with the dark of the spell that plagues this unholy house.

They're here somewhere. The dark rogue strains her senses to detect their movement, the step of a foot, the rustle of clothing. Any sound. Any sight.

Rolls and Actions
Hide 34 (Nat 20 /Using the Concealment of the Darkness spell for a Hide Check)
Move Silently 33
Spot 35
Listen 32
*Note: Burned a Hero point for a better Hide.

Position and Movement
Move to I5 (Double Move /Half Speed for Hide)

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 3/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 8/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)

Ashlan Sinclair-AC:19-HP:63/39  d20+3=17 d20+2=14
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 3:34:11 PM
Ashlan nods at Angus's comment and continues trying to move forward, and will head up the stairs once he is able and glances around, keeping his weapons ready.

(spot:17 listen:14)

Famina 
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 3:37:30 PM
In her mind, she's outraged that Lang is blocking her way! Stupid bugbear! Between me and my enemies! I ought to crush...
But she controls herself enough to divert her murderous rage in other directions. Instead, she rushes up the stairs and charges down whatever hallway is ifrst seen, looking for any vampires or anything whatsoever to smash!

Syr (AC 21/20 hp 46/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle N18.3  d20+12=25 d20+12=16 d20+7=16 d10+5=11
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 10:05:33 PM
Puzzled that the troll didn't fall under his combination the elf pauses to examine the monstrousity. "It's resistant to my blows. Hey Belk, does a dead troll heal the same way as a live troll?"

If Wynn's last blows didn't fell the creature, he steps in again and connects with another solid punch (att 25,16,16 dam 11).

If the creature does fall, then he grins with anticipation, "Guess who is coming up in the world." He takes the stairs closest to him and races to the 2nd level.

DM Matt C. 
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 10:48:07 PM

End CR #8:

Wynn nicks the Troll for another minor wound (damage 2 after DR). He calls out to the Shields to hold up on the fire. The girl stands still, keeping and eye on the Troll.

Belkior coaxes Sunshine to move and heals Lang.

Angus directs traffic, pushing the Shields to find the Vampire.

Lang attacks the Troll. His first hit knocks a rib bone out. His second hit causes the whole skeleton to fall apart. He stands there amazed at the pile of bones in front of him. Sunshine moves to let Belkior by.

Xenia looks down both corridors. She picks the corridor mostly shrouded in shadows. She quietly and slowly moves, all the while listening for noise. She passes two doors that are not in the darkness. As she passes the door on the front side of the building she can hear scraping noises inside. She ends her move just inside the darkness spell.

Ashlan runs up the left stairway. He gets to the top and sees a corridor going each direction, the left one ending in shadowy darkness. He sees many doors, but does not see Xenia.

Famina also runs up the left stairway, ending up right next to Ashlan. She sees the same thing as Ashlan and does not see Xenia.

Syr's sees the Troll finally fall. He sees Ashlan and Famina race up the left stairs. He takes the clear stairway on the right and gets up to the second level. He sees the same things that Ashlan and Famina see. He also does not see Xenia.

Start CR #9:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building.

The building goes semi-quiet as the battle stops. The only sounds to be heard are the heavy breathing of the combatants and the creaking of armor as people move.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (--2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning,
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 37/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 29/29)

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 11:28:45 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 09

Wynn [AC=21; HP=25/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -5 STR  d8+1=6
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 11:42:29 PM
With the skeleton troll finally destroyed and the wolves at bay, Wynn guides the girl by the arm and hustles her over next to Belkior where he makes sure she is inside the magic circle.

"Who are these friends of yours?" he asks her. "What can you tell me about these necklaces". The bard taps himself with the wand in his belt [CLW=6 HP]and keeps an eye on the wolves.

Angus HP 17/28 AC 18  d20+15=28 d20+10=17
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 8:36:20 AM
OOC: Matt, please note that Ashlan as tuned invisible last round and Angus said that he followed Ashlan and Famina up the stairs, but stayed on them, high enough to still see upstairs.

DM - Yes. You are on the stairs right next to Famina (M6). If you need to adjust your turn please do so.
--------------------------------------------

Angus sees his fellows on the second level and will motion for Syr to come to him and as Syr moves past him, Angus will enter the hallway behind Syr. Angus will cast invisibility on Syr as he passes and whisper "Use your cover to quickly overcome a vampire."

Angus will scan the door closest to him to see if there is a glyph on it, using read magic. Spellcraft 28, concentration 17

Angus whispers in the hallway. "Famina if the ape shows up, you and I need to take it on."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 3/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 292/700 rounds
Shield 68/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 69/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 70/70 rounds


Lang 58 HP & Sunshine  d10+1=9 d20+10=19
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 8:49:34 AM
Lang is relieved that the troll finally falls and calls a warning to Wynn. "Beware of the wolves. Nice job with the girl." Lang smiles a toothy grin and then head upstairs to follow Syr.

Lang pulls out his CLW wand on the way and taps himself with it, and feels the healing magic close some of the many wounds he has already sustained.

Lang give a quick low whistle for Sunshine to heel (animal handle 19) and the two head up the right stairway after Syr.

When Lang passes Belkior he quickly adds. "Wynn can use our touch." Lang then takes the stairs 2 at a time.

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=27 d20+16=29 d20+19=37 d20+14=28
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 10:37:59 AM

The door just ahead must be the door to the balcony, and it's trapped. Something behind the door just passed, but that can wait. The guys clumping up the stairs are gonna draw all sorts of attention. But maybe that's a good thing.

Better check out this corner before all fermalation breaks out.

Stepping a quiet five feet forward, the rogue stoops low and holds her mirror out around the corner, scanning the corridor beyond.

She's around here somewhere.

Then quietly, Xenia draws an oil from her haversack, the mate to the one Fammie wasted. Quietly quietly, she pours it over the silver sling bullets in her pouch.

Rolls and Actions
Hide 27
Move Silently 29
Spot 37
Listen 28

Position and Movement
5 foot step to H5
Draw Oil of Magic Weapon as Move Action
Apply to Silver Sling Bullets as Standard Action.

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 2/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 7/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 10/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil)  2d8(4+8)+3=15 d20+20=22
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 2:23:44 PM
The halfling cleric taps Wynn with his wand, healing some of the wounds on the bard.

"Good job on the troll. As Lang said, those wolf skeletons will be coming back soon. As for that ape, I can keep it at bay as long as my spell holds up."

After healing Wynn, Belkior will examine the girl looking for injuries inflicted by the vampires.
Heal = 22

Bending towards the girl, Belkior asks as gently as he can, "Child, do you feel any different now that Alemi's might is sheltering you?"

With hsi free hand, Belkior will retrieve the Potion of Lesser Restoration from his pouch.

"Wynn, take this next round and drink it. It should restore your strength. We need to get up the stairs to assist the others."

Position
Square N20

Actions
Standard - activate wand, healing Wynn for 15 hps
Move Equivalent - retrieve potion of Lesser Restoration

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 62 rounds
Prayer - +1 luck bonus for allies to attacks, damage, saves, skills; -1 luck penalty for opponents to same; 1 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 794 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



Syr (AC 21/20 hp 54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle  d20+14=21
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:45:05 PM
Syr whispers "Thanks, hold the others and I'll call for when I move." to Angus before turning his attention on himself. Working quickly, he tries to calm his heart and turns his energies inward. Feeling his pulse throbbing, he focuses on slowing the bloodflow from his two cuts (heal 16hp). Wishing that he could see the effect, he stares at the empty space where he would expect to see a limb. Grimacing slightly he moves the freshly healed area and heads up the stairs, turning to the right (Move silently 21

Famina (hp 75/92, Rage rd. 4, AC 21)  d20+6=10
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 10:53:37 PM
There's no visible monsters, and she can't tell where they are...combat is (in the barbarian's mind) over for the moment. Or is it? She charges up to the first door and tries to elbow her way through it. (Str check DC 10... 11 if you count prayer, which I don't think you do. It doesn't break, but it might be jarred open)
Perhaps it throws her to the ground, perhaps not. In any case, if she still doesn't sight any enemy by her next turn, she'll be sliipping out of her rage...

DM Matt C.  d20+7=10 d20+7=9 d20+2=6
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 11:38:31 PM

End CR #9:

Wynn and the girl move over to Belkior and cures himself. He questions the girl about her necklace. She looks like she is 14 or 15 years old. She looks like she is going to breakdown again before she takes a deep breathe. "My ffffriends and I came here to practice wwwwitchcraft. We didn't expect what happened." She the breaks down crying again.

Angus casts invisibility on Syr and moves to inspect a door (K4), and finds nothing with his read magic.

Lang cures himself and heads up the right stairs.

Xenia moves forward another 5'. She takes out her mirror and uses it to peer around the corner. In the murkiness she can make out more walls and one more closed door.

Belkior uses his wand on Wynn. He examines the girl, but cannot find any visible injuries.

Syr's moves 5' closer to Angus and receives the invisibility spell. He then cures himself with his monk ability.

Famina feels her rage start to slip. She sees Angus at the one door so she moves to the other (J6). She grabs the handle and tries to muscle it open. The door resists her strength, but the handle does not. The handle turns and the door opens revealing the ape, half in the shadows and half in the normal light of the room. The double windows are open and nothing else is in the room, but a couple of closed doors. The ape sees Famina and let's out a grunt.

Ashlan remains where he is at as it is getting crowded.

It is getting tight up here on the second level. Please be aware of that in your posting. Also please try to pick a spot you end up in.

Start CR #10:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building.

The ape moves 5' closer to Famina and attacks.

Ape hits AC's 10, 9 & 6; no damage.

Outside of the noise Famina and the Ape are making it is fairly quiet.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (--2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning,
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (Round 4) (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 29/29)

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Friday March 24th, 2006 5:09:54 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 10

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -2 STR  d4=3 d20+11=25
Friday March 24th, 2006 7:55:03 AM
Wynn quaffs the potion handed to him by Belkior and immediately feels his strength begin to return. "Thanks Belkior, I don't know what it was, but it was all I could do to defend myself with my sword, let alone attack with it!"

"Tell me girl, what went wrong with your witchcraft, did you somehow create the vampire? Are the necklaces a key to this?" Wynn does his best to ask these questions in a calming fashion, hoping to win over the trust of the young girl [Diplomacy=25].

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48 - Bless, Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil 
Friday March 24th, 2006 8:52:30 AM
The halfling cleric hands the potion to Wynn, smiling when he sees the bard regain the vigor that he should have.

"Wynn, I need to move upstairs to support the others. Can you keep the girl safe?"

Turning to the girl, Belkior continues to speak.

"Your friends are the two covered in tattoos? I'm sorry if they are because ...," and Belkior trails off. He knows what has to be done but he can't really bring himself to tell the girl.

After doing that, Belkior heads up the west stairs. He doesn't quite reach the second floor but is closer to his companions so that his protective magics shield most of them.

Position
Square M6 (on stairs)

Actions
Move Equivalent - hand potion of Lesser Restoration to Wynn
Move - up stairs to M6

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 61 rounds
Prayer - +1 luck bonus for allies to attacks, damage, saves, skills; -1 luck penalty for opponents to same; final round
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 793 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Angus AC 18 HP 28  d20+4=18 d20+4=15 4d6(6+4+1+4)=15 4d6(6+5+2+6)=19
Friday March 24th, 2006 8:55:02 AM
Angus bumps into the now invisible Ashlan and is shocked that he has not moved and whispers tersely "Get moving Ashlan. If you want to be part of this group you have to carry your weight in a fight and so far you are frezzing up far too often. Get moving man and help find the vampires."

Once past the statue that is Ashlan, Angus sees Famina attempt to open the door too late and inwardly cringes at what may be behind it. Seeing the ape over Famina shoulder Angus gives a temporay sigh of relief that it is not a vampire, knowing that they will have to face them soon enough.

Angus aims two scorching rays at the fiendish ape.

AC 18 for 15 damage
AC 14 for 19 damage

Angus is pleased with himself as the two rays strike the beast chest.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 4/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 291/700 rounds
Shield 67/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 68/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 69/70 rounds


Lang HP 62 & Sunshine  d8+1=4 d20+6=21 d20+6=24
Friday March 24th, 2006 9:00:14 AM
Lang smiles at Sunshine being at his side and sees Famina and Angus down the hall, fighting in a doorway. The hallway is crowded already and no real fighting is heard so Lang taps himself with his wand again as he steps toward the door in front of him and listens (21).

Lang's wand drops back to his belt (on thong) and he opens the door a bit as he does not want any undead sneaking up on them. Lang uses his darkvision to see what he can see (spot 24), his short swords are at the ready.



Syr  d20+6=13
Friday March 24th, 2006 10:23:51 PM
Syr moves the opposite direction of most of the others and listens intentlly for any sounds behind the closed doors (listen 13). He tries too make his way down the entire hallway.

Sorry, I can't open he map from this computer. I'll try to update my position but don't wait on me.

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+19=28 d20+14=26
Saturday March 25th, 2006 9:33:25 AM

A quick glance behind as a growl comes out of the door that Famina's just opened. So that's where Hairboy went to.

Xenia takes one last look around the corner. But this time, she aims the mirror up, scoping the walls and ceiling.

Not there? Good. That means there's only one place she could be.

Xenia mulls the construct that she's built within her mind. The model of the layout of this place based upon what she's seen so far. She's not down this dead end hall. Didn't go out that door, that's to the outside. Didn't cross to the east side of the house. The guys would have seen her from below if she had tried that. And you'd think they'd have the sense to say something about it. I mean, we work as a team, right?

That means there's only one place she could have gone.

"Angus! She went through the door behind you! From the position of the balcony outside it's probs one big room so she's maybe got access to the other side too."

Too crowded. The corridor is too crowded.

"Angus, open the door. I'm coming through."

Leave the Grape Ape to Fammie. She can cover their back sides.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 28
Listen 26

Position and Movement
5 foot step to I5

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 1/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 6/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 9/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)

OoC: (Angus) Xenia can move through your space, but she can't wind up there. If you can open the door, she can move through and into the room beyond.

Angus (second Illegal post) 
Saturday March 25th, 2006 1:02:59 PM
The hair stands on the back of Angus's neck as he hears Xenia say the Vampires are behind him. "I'm moving" Angus whispers and will back up through Ashlan, trying to get the ranger to wake up.

Angus will end up behind Ashlan, giving Xenia the room she needs to maneuver.

Angus is inwardly concerned that the vampires may have taken over Ashlan and maybe even Famina, with their lack of action.

Angus also thinks that the vampires might be hiding in the darkness behind the ape, neither spot is good, it is too close......


Famina (AC 19 while raging, hp 75/92)  d20+14=22 d8=4 d20+9=28 d20+9=13 d8=7
Saturday March 25th, 2006 1:33:50 PM
Seeing an obvious enemy leaves no room in her mind for conscious thought. With a few quick fleeting steps she crosses the room to the grunting creature and sweeps her sword across its flank sharply. She gives out a frenzied grunt of her own, which translates roughly to 'Take that!' in Gruntenese. (Hit AC 22, and 11 damage. :) )

DM - You can take a full attack action against the ape as it is close enough to you (within 5').

(Sweet!) After the rough chop, Famina follows up with a graceful, if savage, gut stab. She feels the blade slide into its belly satisfyingly, and has the grace in her rage to also snarl and spit in its face. Most lady-like.
(14 damage from the second swing

Xenia (2nd Illegal Post) 
Saturday March 25th, 2006 2:57:32 PM
OoC: (BTW, this is if she doesn't see anything on her second look aroud the corner.)

The rogue springs into action as Angus moves. Leaping through the space just recently vacated by Famina, Xenia fetches up opposite the northern door. In one hand she holds the mirror ready as she prepares to open the door.

"Get ready," she whispers. "I'm gonna open the door"

"First thing is to get the windows open. Then, if anyone can use a sling, I got a pouch full of Magic Silver sling bullets on my hip."

Rolls and Actions
(From Original Post)
Spot 28
Listen 26

Position and Movement
(As Angus has moved, I'll change my Actions)
Move to K5 /Move Action
Ready Mirror /Standard Action
Ready Action: If a Vampire opens the door, Brandish the Mirror to Hold at Bay

Active Effects
Prayer (Duration 1/7 rounds From Tuesday March 14th, 2006 11:02:19 PM)
Shield (Duration 6/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 9/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)


DM Matt C. 
Sunday March 26th, 2006 4:36:19 PM

End CR #10:

The Shields on the second level do more searching and some combat. Angus and Famina send the fiendish ape back to the evil planes it came from. The two peer into the now creatureless room, half of which lies in shadows. They see what looks like typical bedroom furniture. It all looks in fairly decent shape, but rather dusty. They also see 3 more doors, two of switch are in the shadowy area. The tree doors are closed. Angus also prods Ashlan into action and then moves.

Lang and Syr open two more doors. Lang's room is empty of visible creatures, but does have some bedroom furniture. The furniture does not leave much room for hiding. Syr's room reveals the same as Lang's, except for corridor that leads to the front balcony.

Ashlan remains where he is.

Xenia uses her mirror examines more of the area, from floor to ceiling. Even in the shadows she can tell there is no creatures lurking there. She moves back down the hallway to the spot outside the doorway facing the back of the home. She opens the door and looks into the room. It is yet another bedroom, of which some is in the magical shadows. No creature is visible in the lit area and 2 doors can be made out in the unlit area, both closed.

Wynn and Belkior continue to question the girl. Her crying spell only lasts but a moment. She regains her composure and tells them.

"My friends and I would sneak here from time to time. We would act like witches or at least what we thought witches would act like, and these necklaces we made were the symbol of our coven. We would cast magic spells and brew magical potions trying to impress one another. Nothing ever real came about from it. We would blame it on being inexperienced witches even though deep down we knew we were not real witches and nothing magical would ever happen. Then one day we came here and she was here with her foul creatures. She captured us and chained us to keep us from escaping."

"But what she didn't know was that my friend Marina's father is a powerful wizard and he would come looking for us {glimmer of hope on her face}. And he did come and he tried to fight her and her minions, but in the end she was too strong for him and captured him also {sadness back on her face}. She threatened to kill Marina and the rest of us if he did not do what she wanted. He refused to do what she asked of him. That night she took Sylvia and Marina's dad out of the building and only Marina's dad came back. He was very shaken and would not speak about what happened, but we all know that Sylvia was killed because from that day forward he did what she asked."

"The tattooed creatures is what she wanted. Marina's dad uses his magic and some book she gave him to turn the undead into those tattooed beasts. It turns them into spell casters like Marina's dad. They are even more dangerous than the normal undead version."

"Please you must save my friends and Marina's father."

It is getting tight up here on the second level. Please be aware of that in your posting. Also please try to pick a spot you end up in.

Start CR #11:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (--2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes. This is gone with the potion.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Sunday March 26th, 2006 7:23:45 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 11

DM - I will post again around 9-10 Monday night so please make sure your posts are in.

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+16=36 d20+18=30 d20+13=14
Sunday March 26th, 2006 7:28:55 PM

Xenia, first thing, slips as across the room, quiet as a ghost. Her eyes are open for trouble, the blood is pounding in her ears. She slips across the room, and throws the shutters open.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 36 (Nat 20)
Spot 30
Listen 14 (Nat 1)

Position and Movement
(As Angus has moved, I'll change my Actions)
Move to M2 /Move Action
Open Shutter(s) /Standard Action

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 5/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 8/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil) - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Undead 
Sunday March 26th, 2006 9:55:09 PM
Seeing that none of his companions have located the vampires, the halfling cleric decides to invoke some detection magic.

Standing where he is on the stairs, Belkior mutters a prayer to Alemi and casts Detect Undead. He focuses his attention towards the west beyond where Xenia is. If he detects any undead, he will call out to his companions.

OOC - 1st round of spell, detect presence of undead in the area of spell. Spell penetrates 1' of stone, 3' of wood

Position
Square M6 (on stairs)

Actions
Standard - Cast Detect Undead
Move Equivalent - direct spell to west

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 60 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 792 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 70 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



Angus AC 18 Hp 17/28 
Sunday March 26th, 2006 10:49:49 PM
Angus is dismayed that Ashlan's seems to be paralyzed with fear by the vampires, but he must leave the ranger to his own devices as he has clearly left the group.

Angus moves forward toward Xenia. "I can use a sling, but I prefer not too if you get my meaning. This should help your sneaking. Find a good spot for your blade in the back of one of the vampires."

Angus roughly moves past the defunct Ashlan and makes Xenia invisible.

To the now invisible Xenia, Angus whispers "We must hurry, spells are running low."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 290/700 rounds
Shield 66/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 67/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 68/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 70/70


Lang Hp 62 & Sunshine  d8+1=8
Sunday March 26th, 2006 10:56:48 PM
Lang is pleased to see that there appears to be nothing to worry about in the empty bedroom. Lang is a bit startled when the door behind him opens, but figures that Angus has been turning the party invisible as Xenia disappears and with the Sorcerers whispered pleadings for Ashlan to do something.

Lang whispers to the invisible Syr, hoping he is in the general area. "I am moving up with the others, nothing in my room."

Lang and Sunshine move forward and Lang comments to their frail sorcerer. "I can smell the acid on you, this should help." Lang taps Angus with his CLW wand for 8 points back as he moves past him into the room with Famina.

Lang grips his short swords and whispers. "Where are the vampires?"

Syr (AC 21/20 hp 54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility 
Monday March 27th, 2006 3:37:12 AM
Syr hears Lang but decides to make sure that the 2nd level is thoroughly checked instead. Content to remain silent and tankful for the cover of invisibiity, he moves to the door at the end of the hall and enters quickly (T11).

Angus Hp 25/28 (second Illegal post) 
Monday March 27th, 2006 9:07:49 AM
Angus is more than pleased to be healed by Lang "Thanks big guy, I needed that."

DM Matt C. 
Monday March 27th, 2006 10:31:23 AM
Please note that the Ape is gone and should not be on the map.

Famina (Rage, rd 4, hp 75/92)  d20+6=13 d20+14=17 d8=3
Monday March 27th, 2006 5:58:26 PM
No enemies again! This infuriates the barbarian, whose combat senses almost immediately tell her to smash the next thing, Ashlan! No, first must find real enemy, she tells herself. It must be...in the darkness!
Without thinking, she rushes towards the shadowy side of the room and swings open the door on the left. If she sees anything vaguely threatening, she throws herself at it, swinging. (AC 17, damage 10) If there's nothing in there, she does see the door which leads further into the darkness, and will proceed that way. (5' step.. should end in H8 or H9 this round I think.)


Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52]  d20+6=14 d20+2=20
Monday March 27th, 2006 8:54:16 PM
Wynn listens to the girl's tale, a grim look on his face. "Hear that!" he calls up the second level, "there's a young girl, maybe a second, and a man...one of the girl's father held somewhere."

Wynn stays near the youngster, sword drawn, alert to any lurking enemy.

Spot=14
Listen=20

DM Matt C. - The Search Continues ... 
Monday March 27th, 2006 10:02:11 PM

End CR #11:

The Shields on the second level continue their searching as combat has temporarily ceased. Xenia moves into a room and throws open the shutters. Sunlight pours in, lighting the room where the darkness spell isn't, but it does not reveal anything new. Angus slips into the room and moves up to Xenia and casts invisibility on her. He warns her that his spells are running low. Lang & Sunshine also move, following Angus. He cures Angus and questions where the vampires are hiding. The invisible Syr moves to another room and opens the door. He finds yet another empty bedroom. This room has one closed door within it. Famina moves into the shadowy area and opens one of the doors. It appears to be a storage closet as it has some chairs and a table stacked in the back of it (H9), along with another door. She moves towards the door and practically breaks her ankle as she steps in a hole in the floor that she couldn't see due to the darkness spell. Belkior decides a more magical route to find the vampire, he casts the spell Detect Undead. He looks towards the darkness area and scans, figuring he will get almost the whole second level this side of the staircase (see pg. 307 of DMG for cone shapes). His detect undead scanning does NOT reveal any undead aura in this area.

The invisible Ashlan is frozen in place. Is it due to fear of the Vampires or perhaps something more sinister.

Wynn remains by the girl's side to protect her. He calls up to the Shields to let them know there may be more people being held captive by the vampire. The girls whimpers softly next to Wynn. She is ever watchful of the ogre and troll bodies lying on the floor, as if expecting them to rise again and attack her.

Continue to be aware of space in your posts and the spot you want to end up in.

Start CR #12:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 12:46:28 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 11

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+16=34 d20+13=32 d20+18=35
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:13:48 AM

Uh oh ...

"Just thought of something, Angus. They coulda gotten to somewhere we wouldn't suspect they were at if they ... cut a hole in the floor. They could maybe climb up or down lot easier than we could. Seeing as how Vampie got up on that shed last night so easy, you know."

"I'm gonna check out the doors in here. Warn whoever's still downstairs. They might be seeing some vampie action. We need to get these windows open and cut of their running room."

From the depth of this room, there looks to be lots of space between the west wall and the west side of the house. Maybe another room.

Xenia ghosts quietly across the room and just out of the sunlight. She listens carefully at both wooden doors. Then, with equal quiet, she eases the door open.

Hehe. The dark rogue chuckles to herself. I'm invisible now. Whatcha gonna do to something you can't see, Bimbo Girl?

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 34
Listen 32
Spot 35

Position and Movement
Move to I3 /Move Action
Door to open is contingent upon results of Listen check. If there is a sound from the Closet door, Xenia will open that instead.
Open Door into West Room

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 4/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 7/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 69/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Angus HP 25/28 AC 18 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:22:47 AM
Angus lets the sunshine from the window that Xenia opened wash over him. The warmth on his face gets him ready for action as he calls out to the Shields in a raised voice.

"Everyone to me! We are getting too spread out. Wynn, send your charge outside in the sunlight, she will be safe there. We have some hunting to do and fast!"

Angus waits for the Shields to assemble. In the mean time he holds out a scroll and calls to Xenia. "This is an old Shield scroll that I have no real need of at the present. It may be best for you."

Angus comments to Xeania and Lang. "We have to compare notes and move forward as a team. We can not let the Vampires pick us off."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 289/700 rounds
Shield 65/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 66/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 67/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 69/70


Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil) - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Undead  d20+6=11
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:26:29 AM
The halfling cleric moves to join his companions and bumps into the invisible and unresponsive Ashlan. Only the fact that his spell hadn't detected any undead in front of him prevents Belkior from lashing out with a weapon or spell.

"Ooof! Who's turning people invisible?"

Blocked in his advance, Belkior directs his detection spell towards the east side of the upper floor of the mansion.

"There's no undead on the west end of the upper floor! Checking the east end now."

Position
Square M5

Actions
Move - M5 after bumping into Ashlan
Standard - Direct Detect Undead to east

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 59 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 791 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 69 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast

Lang Hp 66 & Sunshine  d8+1=4
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:28:40 AM
Lang hears the wisdom of what Angus is saying and steps into the room that Famina went into and whispers "What is going on in hear? We are getting everyone together for a push at the vampires. Find anything interesting in the dark?"

Lang will walk over to window and on the way tap himself with his CLW wand again. Lang will drop his swords and open the window, mimicing Xenia's action.

Sunshine follows along.

Xenia (2nd Illegal Post) 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 12:13:04 PM

Xenia looks down at the scroll in Angus' hand as she passes. Before opening the door she whispers back.

"Got a Shield spell up already, Angus. 'Sides, I've tried scrolls before, and I don't do so good at them. Maybe you oughta keep it for yourself."

=== OOC ===

The window in the southern room in which Famina killed the ape should already be opened. The skeletons used it to shoot out of, and the ape climbed through it earlier.

Lang (second illegal post) 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 12:57:53 PM
Lang will keep hold of his short swords and look out the window before he focuses on Famina and her efforts to find the vampires.

Lang will be ready to back up Famina if there is any sign of trouble.

Angus (second illegal post)  d20+2=16
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 1:04:52 PM
Angus takes back the scroll he offered to Xenia. "Just thought it may be of use. Ask it you need it." Angus becomes reflective for a moment and then asks Xenia "We have to ask Belkior about Vampires, can't they turn into a gas an get through about any small opening?" Intelligence check 16

Famina 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 5:31:32 PM
Famina comes out of her trance due to, not the pain, but the lack of enemies. Then she feels the pain. "Ow..." she grunts, and stops. She hears the voices, dimly, through the walls, including the call to gather. She looks back and sees Lang watching her and backing her up. Suddenly, exhaustion floods her...but Famina nods to him. "We'd better regroup with the others in the hall," she says as she walks back towardshim. She keeps her sword in hand, though, just in case one of those vampires pops outta nowhere..
(Moving to the hall entrance to the door.)

Wynn  d20+6=18 d20+2=11
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:36:47 PM
Wynn guides the girl around the remains of the ogre, escorting her out into the yard and into a space of bright sunlight, far from any shadows. "You'll be safe here. Please...don't move from this spot!" The bard wonders if he should give her one of his weapons, but dismisses the idea. It could only bring trouble her way.

Wynn scans the yard and the outside of the building before heading back inside.

Spot=18
Listen=11

Syr 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 9:52:40 PM
Hearing Angus, he decides to take a chance anyway and sprints to the last door. Wrenching open the door, he takes a quick look inside. Regardless of what he finds, he yells, "ON MY WAY!" to gives the others an idea of his locattion and continues running back to the main group.

(OOC: I'm at the computer with no ability to access the map again so I will rely on DM's discretion)

DM Matt C. - Where did those Pesky Vampires get to? 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:11:40 PM

End CR #12:

The searching of the second level continues. The Shields are moving room by room, closet by closet in search of the vampire and her minions. Xenia, invisibly, moves to one of the doors in the room she is currently in. She hears nothing as she moves and opens the door and finds what appears to be a sitting room as it has a couch, chairs and a table. The room is in the darkness spell and there does not appear to be any creatures, windows or doors in this room. Angus calls the group to him and remains where he is. Lang & Sunshine move into the room where Famina went. He cures himself and moves over to the open window, kicking some skeleton bones out of the way. He looks out and sees a nice burned out circle and some trampled grass. Famina moves out of the small closet and back to the doorway to the main room, after hearing Angus's call to re-assemble. Belkior scans towards the other end of the second level. His detect undead scanning in this direction also does NOT reveal any undead auras. The invisible Syr backs out of the room he is in and opens the door to the back side of the building. The bedroom is empty of creatures or other doors. It does, however, have a window in it. He starts to move back towards Angus, ending up next to Belkior.

Ashlan is ???

Wynn walks the girls outside. She is very reluctant to leave the building. "I do not want to leave my friends locked up in that room. What can you do to save them? You must help them!" She is even more upset when Wynn plans on leaving her outside by herself. "But what about the wolves. They may attack me now that you and the cleric are not here to protect me." Wynn does not see or hear anything unusual outside.

OOC -- Wynn where do you want to end up? You have 30' of movement left if you leave the girls side.

Continue to be aware of space in your posts and the spot you want to end up in.

Start CR #13:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building (how many more rounds Belkior?).

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:25:58 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 13

Angus HP 25/28 AC 18 
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:36:31 PM
The thin sorcerer runs his hands through his blond hair and mutters a low curse "Blast it. Where did those vile creature go."

Angus looks around. "We are still missing Wynn. Before he gets up here lets search this level completely, but fast. We will work from the top down in this house. It is my bet that those vampires slipped though the floorboards and into the basement and are waiting for us by their coffins."

Angus looks out into the hallway in the area where he left Ashlan. "We leave Ashlan, my invisibility will give him protection. He is of no use to us now anyway, the fear has him now."

Angus is obviously frustrated. "Lets move down to the next level in 15 seconds."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 288/700 rounds
Shield 64/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 65/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 66/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 68/70


Lang HP 69/80 & Sunshine  d8+1=3
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:49:39 PM
Lang looks around the room and opens both doors, looking for a way to get to the Vampires. Once he finds the hole in the floor he bends down to inspect it "I think I found where the vampires went. They went down the drain."

Lang will tap himself with his CLW wand again. "This thing is handy. Anyone else need a tap before we go back downstairs?"

Lang looks at his short swords and comments to those in attendance. "Does anyone have a heftier weapon? In my weakened state, I am having trouble damaging the undead." Lang is still feeling the effects of the ray of enfeeblement.

Sunshine gives a low growl as if ready for some action.



Syr (AC 21/20 hp 61/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d8+1=7
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 1:23:50 AM
Rejoining the others he reports to Angus, "East wing looked clear but I didn't search very thoroughly." As the others strain to pinpoint his voice, he mentions, "Angus, you made the spell, shouldn't you be able to see the results?"

After Lang's offer he waits for the bugbear to exit the room and and places a hand firmly on his shoulder, "Tap me gently if you can?" (I rolled the 7 hp, if you don't mind to speed up the process)

Once healed, he decides not to follow the others. Rather, the monk gently drops down from the balcony, bumping the wall twice to slow his fall (Ends up in N18).

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil) - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Undead 
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:19:03 AM
The halfling cleric shakes his head when he does not detect any undead in the east end of the second floor.

"Clear to the east! No undead upstairs!"

Hearing Angus' decision to move, Belkior will move down the staira. After he does so, he will direct his spell towards the west end of the ground floor.

Wynn! Find out from the girl where her friends are!"

OOC - 1st round of spell, detect presence of undead in the area of spell. Spell penetrates 1' of stone, 3' of wood

Position
Square M22

Actions
Move - down stairs to M22
Standard - Direct Detect Undead to west

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 58 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 790 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 68 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+16=36 d20+13=14 d20+18=34
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 10:43:46 AM

No windows? Who makes a room on the outside of a house with no windows? Peh!

Xenia's invisible hand throws open the closet door. She gives it the quick once over as she talks to Angus.

"You know, if they can escape downstairs, Angus, they can just as easily escape back upstairs."

"And if we can't find their coffins, I don't know that we can have the kids stay in a place like this. I mean, we don't even know why these vampies came here in the first place. What's to say that more won't be liking it too?"

"Think about it, Angus. We need to find out if this place is gonna be safe for the kids. I'm gonna go downstairs and check the rooms there. Think about it, huh?"

Then, without a sound, Xenia leaves the room and heads down the stairs.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 36 (Nat 20)
Listen 14 (Nat 1)
Spot 34

Position and Movement
Matt, you placed Xenia at H3 instead of I3. I'll start her movement from I3 for this round.
Open Closet door /Standard Action
Move to M6 (on the Stairs) /Move Action

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 3/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 6/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 68/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Angus (second illegal post) 
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 10:58:38 AM
Angus shrugs his thin shoulderss as he aggrees with Xenia and followers her downstairs. "We need to find their nest. Maybe they will want to defend their coffins and we can finish them and make the place safe for the kids. If not we torch the place, while it is still light."

Famina 
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 8:10:58 PM
Hearing Belkior's words, the barbarian nods and heads downstairs. She feels like every step aches, and almost hypersensitive to the pain throbbing from her scorched side. "Downstairs, to be sure... But how will we kill them? Blast."

DM Matt C. 
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 10:23:27 PM

End CR #13:

The searching for the most part halts. Xenia opens up one final door, sees an empty closet and heads downstairs. Angus calls for the group to gather, moves out into the hallway and heads downstairs. Lang & Sunshine check behind the two doors of the room they are in. They are both closets. He bends down and inspects the 1' diameter hole and is pretty sure he can see to the lower level through the shadows. He stands up and cures himself. Famina moves downstairs. Belkior moves downstairs and scans towards the west end of the lower level. His detect undead scanning finally detects the presence of undead auras. Syr drops down to the lower level.

OOC -- Syr you can get cured, but have to move into the room with Lang. Or you can drop down to the lower level like I did on the map.

The invisible Ashlan says he will go outside and protect the girl.

Wynn ???.

The corridor down the west end of the building is only 5' wide or so. Please be careful in following everyone's movement.

Start CR #14:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building (how many more rounds Belkior?).

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeleton #1 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #2 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #3 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Skeleton #4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Wynn 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 8:01:26 AM
The bard does his best to calm the girl asks her which part of the house serves as the prison for her friends. If he recieves an answer he will call back to those inside.

DM - Wynn stays outside with the girl. He asks her where her friends are. Since they are outside, the girl points to the jut on the side of the house and says.

"They are in there. In the Vampire's lair."

OOC - Map coming shortly!

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+16=25 d20+15=20 d20+13=24 d20+18=27
Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:43:33 AM

The Invisible Girl jumps over the side of the stair railing.

*thu-thum*

She hits the floor with a tumbling roll. Xenia spares the skeleton wolves and the mound of troll bones a cautious glance. ... weird stuff ...

"I'm heading to the west doors," she whispers to her companions before heading down the hall.

Then Wynn's voice drifts in from outside. The room under the Balcony! Xenia looks into the darkness down the hall and the door at the very end.

Still, better to make sure there are no surprises along the way. Turning to the first door on the north side of the hall, Xenia throws it wide and looks in.

Rolls and Actions
Tumble 25 (To reduce Fall by 10 feet)
Move Silently 20
Listen 24
Spot 27

Position and Movement
Move to K18 (on the 1st Floor Map) /Move Action
Open Door at K17 as Standard Action.

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 2/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 5/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 67/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

DM - You may edit based on the info I gave in Wynn's post

Thanks, but I think I'll keep it, for the most part, the same. Xenia's a cautious girl.

Angus HP 25/28 AC 18  d20+15=22
Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:31:19 AM
Angus is glad to be moving again and he quickly looses contact with the invisible Xenia. "Wynn, Famina and Lang, form up with me around Belkior. Ashlan has the girl for now. Famina and Lang are our door kickers, the rest are support. Belkior point the way." ANgus waits for Belkiro to point out the undead with his detection spell.

In a much softer voice "Xenia and Syr are our rovers."

Angus is watching the structure of the main house to determine if it is possible to cast and enlarge spell on any of his fellows? SPellcraft 22

Angus looks grim and comments "Lets go kill some vampires."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 287/700 rounds
Shield 63/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 64/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 65/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 67/70



Lang 69/80 HP & Sunshine  d20+2=15
Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:19:35 AM
Lang moves downstairs and upon hearing Angu's instructions, plants his big hairy foot in the middle of the the door at O4. (Strenght Check 15) The big Bugbear is still not up to snuff as he is still feeling the effects of the enfeeblement.

If the door does not open to Lang's foot, he will try the handle, sheepishly.


Xenia to Lang - OoC 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:37:54 AM
O4 is on the Second Floor. Not the First Floor.

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ooc: Well that was a mistake.

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Lang will make a double move and kick the door at p18.

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil) - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Evil 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:47:54 AM
The halfling cleric calls out to his companions, "Undead to the west!"

Belkior continues to concentrate on the western half of the ground floor, attempting to determine how many undead are lurking in the darkness.

After learning that information, he will move to the center of the ground floor in preparation for the advance to the west. Hopefully his companions will be there soon to back up whoever just opened the west door.

OOC - 2st round of spell, detect number of undead in the area of spell and strength of strongest undead. If 14 HD or more, Belkior is stunned for 1 round

Position
Square N18

Actions
Standard - Concentrate on Detect Undead to west
Move - to N18

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 57 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 789 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 67 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 12:13:33 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 14

Famina 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:03:34 PM
Famina almost charges the invisible voice out of pure reflex, bringing her blade up! Then she recognizes it as Xenia. What a foolish thing to do, to wander around invisible in the middle of a fight... Who knows, the vampires may be able to see invisible, or be invisible themselves, and... well, it could just be messy. Magic is always messy, she tells herself...
She forms up in a formation as requested and stands ready. Next to Belkior, facing the west as he pointed out, ready for something bad to happen...

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d20+9=17
Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:42:38 PM
Shrugging his shoulders and deciding not to wait on Lang, the elf resumes his scouting of the first floor. (no charge used on the wand)

He moves as quietly as possible through the open doorway to the right of the wolves and ends the turn in square r16.

Wynn [Illegal second post] 
Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:50:10 PM
"Stay here with Ashalan, he will protect you" the bard encourages the girl. "I will go and help your friends".

DM Matt C. - Now we are getting somehere! 
Friday March 31st, 2006 12:06:54 AM

End CR #14:

The group gathers on the main level to search for the Vampires. Belkior has detected the undead and the girl has pointed out where she thinks they are. Xenia drops down to the first level and opens up the door to one of the rooms. The room is empty of creatures, but does have some furniture in it. Angus calls out some directions. He figures it will only be a problem for enlarged people in the areas where the corridor is only 5' or so wide. Lang & Sunshine move down to the first level and find a closet. Famina moves into position. Syr moves past the wolves through the opening into what looks like an empty kitchen. It does have a set of stairs going down in the far corner. Wynn moves inside and forms up near Angus.

Belkior spends more time scanning the area where he detected undead. He detects the auras of 7 undead. The strongest aura is overwhelming, but does not stun him.

The invisible Ashlan stays outside and protects the girl.

The corridor down the west end of the building is only 5' wide or so. Please be careful in following everyone's movement.

Start CR #15:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building (how many more rounds Belkior?).

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeletons #1-4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Syr (AC 21/20 hp 54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility 
Friday March 31st, 2006 1:37:36 AM
Calling over his shoulder to the rest of the party, "I have stairs going down from the kitchen in here, just skirt the wolves... Looks clear in here too." He leaves the kitchen and rejoins the others on the west side of the building.


Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Friday March 31st, 2006 7:46:55 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 15

Angus HP 25/28 AC 18 
Friday March 31st, 2006 8:21:30 AM
Angus whispers to the Shields "Belkior has found them. This is it. Prepare yourselves. Lang come here. I have some thing to help your strenght."

Angus moves forward and pulls out his enlarge scroll and casts it on Lang. The bugbear grows even larger and some of his strenght returns.

ooc: I am assuming that Lang can still travel down the hallways and fight effectivly, if not I will not cast the spell.

Angus lowers his voice even more. "Rovers move forward. The rest of us will follow flanking Belkior. Famina take point behind the rovers. Lang back her up."

Lang takes a deep breath and whispers again. "Lets go take them down."

ooc: Do the seven undead that Belkior sences include the wolves?

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 286/700 rounds
Shield 62/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 63/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 64/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 66/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 10/10 rounds

Lang HP 69/80 & Sunshine  d8+1=2 d8+1=6
Friday March 31st, 2006 8:25:10 AM
Lang is excited to grow even further and feel some of his ample strenght return. The even bigger bugbear talks quietly to Famina. "I am right behind you girl. When we see the enemy push into the room to give me space." Lang smiles and is ready for battle.

As Lang waits for the group to form up and calls quietly to Syr. "Ready for a tap?" cured 6 hp.

Lang lets the invisible Syr guide his wand hand to him and then will wait a moment after he cures Syr for the rovers to move off in front. Lang prepares to follow Famina toward the west end of the building and into the darkness.

Spell effects

Enfeeblement -5 str
Enlarge 10/10
Death Ward

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=32 d20+13=15 d20+18=29
Friday March 31st, 2006 10:43:28 AM

Xenia chews her lower lip as she looks down at the narrow narrow hallway. Perfect spot to trap anyone coming in. A simple grease would do it. Bad bad spot.

"Angus," she says from out of her invisibility, "charging down through that hall's a bad deal. Here's what I see we can do."

"First is safest. Open the door and look in. We find out two things. One, if their coffins are in there with them. Two, if they got hostages in there with them."

"If they don't got hostages, we just leave them. We search the rest of the house for the hostages, then we burn down the house. Who needs a house with narrow halls like this anyway?"

"If they don't got their coffins either, we don't even need to burn the house. We just find the coffins and take them out into the sunlight. Build a campfire and burn them."

"But, if they got hostages, here's how we gotta go in. See the two doors down there? We gotta all get into the side one, cause coming down this hall in line of sight is gonna be a killer. Getting in closer, and coming in from the side is the way to go. First people in should be the Invisible folk. Get in among them so they can't get off spells so easily."

"From then it's a free for all."

"First, though, I think we need to wait till Belkie tells us exactly where all of the undead guys are."

That said, Xenia opens the door across the hall.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 32
Listen 15
Spot 29

Position and Movement
You got the wrong room last round, Matt. I'll do the north room again this time.
Move to K18 (on the 1st Floor Map) /Move Action
Open Door at K17 as Standard Action.

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 2/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 5/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 67/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Opinion
If I were DM, I would apply the rules for a Tight Space to a 10x10 creature attempting to move through a 5x5 space. See the Escape Artist Skill.

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless 
Friday March 31st, 2006 7:24:14 PM
The bard heeds Angus' call to arms and moves past Belkior in readiness for a fight, his longsword a comforting weight in his hand. [Move to N 17]

Ashlan Sinclair 
Friday March 31st, 2006 11:27:07 PM
(OOC:Plan to send a email out to the game with a apology for this week.)

Ashlan stays near the girl outside and keeps his eyes open for any possible danger to her and hopes if his friends need help that they will call out or something. Of course the child needs protected to so that might make things interesting.

Famina 
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 4:39:55 PM
Famina sighs and addresses her companions. She still has pretty labored, weary breathing, so it comes out amid gasps. "Is there any way any of you have of making my weapon able to hurt the vampires? If I remember right from what we were talking about earlier, these things need silver or magic to hurt them." In any case, she stands next to Belkior, figuring the Alemite is the one most likely to be able to hurt the undead.

DM Matt C. 
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:23:19 PM

End CR #15:

The Shields, less Ashlan, continue to get ready to move down the hallway towards where they think the Vampires are. They gather around the body of the troll. Xenia opens up a door and sees an empty room outside of a door on an interior wall. Angus casts a spell on Lang.

Ashlan stays outside and protects the girl.

Start CR #16:

The three wolves continue to cower in the back of the building (ends round 17).

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeletons #1-4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:30:07 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 16

Xenia (AC24, 25 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=28 d20+13=33 d20+18=22
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 9:35:01 PM

A door ...

"Hey Angus, there's a door across the room here." Xenia checks the hall again. "From the depth of things there must be another room beyond. But I don't see a door opening up into the hallway."

"This might be another way through besides the hall. I'm going to check it. Can someone else get the right door down the hall. That's still our best bet for breaking in on them without getting trapped in this bottleneck hallway."

Crossing the room, Xenia eases the door open and holds the mirror out at ground level. Turning it slowly, she examines the room on the other side.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 28
Listen 33 (Nat 20)
Spot 22

Position and Movement
Move to I16 (on the 1st Floor Map) /Move Action
Open Door at I15 as Standard Action.

Active Effects
Shield (Duration 1/10 rounds from Saturday March 18th, 2006 10:57:22 AM)
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 4/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 67/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Angus (Filler Post) 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:11:46 AM
Angus is waiting for Belkior to point out where the undead are so the group can form a cohesive plan of attack.

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Undead); HP 34/48 - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Evil 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:32:30 AM
OOC - Sorry about not posting. I thought that I would have time to post before leaving on Friday but it was not to be.

The halfling cleric continues to concentrate on his detection spell, attempting to learn more about their opponents.

Leaning over, Belkior whispers to Angus. "I'm trying to determine more about the undead. Not sure exactly how much information I will get."

Position
Square N18

Actions
Standard - Concentrate on Detect Undead to west
Move Equivalent - draw Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds from pouch

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 55 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 787 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 65 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



DM Matt C. - Supplemental 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:43:53 AM
Belkior continues his detection of the undead. He is able to determine that the 7 undead auras consist of 3 different strengths. There is 1 faint aura to his right, 5 moderate auras straight ahead and 1 overwhelming aura also straight ahead. The faint aura is the only one that is visible as it is the dead troll at Belkior's feet.

(This is with Belkior in N18 and facing towards the jut-end of the building.)

Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:42:26 PM
Angus smiles at Belkior's report and whispers to the halfling "Information is power, lets use it."

Still in a whisper "Lets move forward Shields. Rovers in front followed by Famina and Lang. Famina you check the doors and remember to push into any space so Lang can fight with you. Belkior and I will follow with Wynn in reserve and we will be 15 feet behind Lang. Wynn you help where you think you can be most effective once we make contact. Eyes open people, lets find the innocents first and foremost and battle the vampires only if we must, which may be unavoidable."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 285/700 rounds
Shield 61/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 62/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 63/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 65/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 9/10 rounds


Belkior - 2nd Illegal Post 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:43:58 PM
Belkior speaks to his companions around him.

"The master vampire is straight ahead, down the corridor. There's five other undead with it, probably more of the spawn like we fought before. Or maybe some other things, too."

Nervously, Belkior continues to speak to his companions.

"I can't get specific spots because of the walls. And someone should take this potion from me."



Lang HP 73/80 & Sunshine  d8+1=4
Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:44:41 PM
Lang is enjoying his new found size and tests the hallway for passage. It will be tight and not where he wants to fight, but he is ready. "Sunshine, stay behind me boy."

Lang taps himself with his wand again. 4 hp

Famina 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 8:08:57 PM
Famina will continue on, letting the rovers go ahead, but also ready to kick any doors they can't open. In any case, she's pretty sure she'll be mainly helping others or taking out secondary targets now...but she's willing to bet her great strength can overcome a vampire... if she could rest.

Wynn 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 10:14:50 PM
Wynn takes up his position by Belkior and waits for the action to heat up.

Syr 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 10:57:53 PM
The elf whispers quietly to where he thinks Xenia is, "Got it, I'm making my way down the hall." Syr cautiously makes his way down the hallway, feeling around in the darkness along the wall for a door (move to g18) and opening the door when he finds it.

DM Matt C. 
Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:14:12 PM
Continue to post. Xenia finds another empty sitting room. This one does have a window in it, but no other doors. The rest of the Shields continue to gather near Belkior.

Syr moves and opens up a door that faces the front of the building. Through the gloom and shadows he can see what appears to be a library. There are no other doors in this room.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:48:20 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 17

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Undead); HP 34/48 - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Evil 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 8:41:54 AM
OOC - Have we stepped out of combat? If so, can you provide some idea of time for spell durations?

The halfling cleric passes his potion to Wynn.

"Here, drink this Wynn. It'll get you back closer to full health. Or save it to pour on the boss vampire."

Belkior will call ahead to Lang and Famina, "How about letting me through? If I'm in front, I can hold the vampires back so that the rest of you can get in the room."

"Remember, the vampire may have some more captives. We need to rescue them, maybe before destroying her and her minions."

Belkior will move down the corridor, pushing past Lang or Famina if possible.

Position
Square ?

Actions
Move Equivalent - pass Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds to Wynn
Move - 20' (or equivalent) down west corridor, either after others have moved or pushing past

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 54 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 785 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 64 rounds

Items
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



Angus AC 18 Hp 25/28 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:03:21 AM
Angus reacts to Belkior question of being in front. "We need the warriors up front, espeically the enlarge Lang. They are to push forward and then we will support. I do not want you or I directly engaged by Vampires. We will lose our effectivness."

Angus will take a moment to wait to make sure the rovers are out front and then whisper. "Everyone forward."

Angus will let Lang move and then Whisper to Belkior and Wynn "Lets stay in your protection bubble Belkior and the three of us must concentrate on the master vampire once contact is made."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 1/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 284/700 rounds
Shield 60/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 61/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 62/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 64/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 8/10 rounds


Lang 73/80 & Sunshine  d8+1=7 d20+10=14 d20+6=16 d20+6=21 d20+6=10
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:10:45 AM
Upon hearing Angus's whispered orders, Lang moves into the hallway and follows Famina into the library.

Lang will whisper to Famina on the way, " Do you need a cure?" and will tap the barbarian with his wand if the answer is yes, for 7 hp.

Lang suggests to Famina "Lets attack the same vampire to finish them off faster, lets move to the right and circle the room."

Lang calls Sunshine to follow him. "Lets go boy." (Animal handle 14 - heel)

Once in the library Lang will look. listen and smell for targets/innocents and step to the right to allow those following to enter.

spot 16
listen 21
sent as Bugbear 10 ????????

Spell effects

Enfeeblement -5 str
Enlarge 8/10 +2 str
Death Ward


Belkior - 2nd Illegal Post 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:50:06 AM
Belkiro turns to Angus before Lang moves out of the way.

"I can hold them at bay, though. Probably long enough that the fighters can slip in behind me."

"We defintely don't want to get caught in this corridor while the vampires concentrate on the one person who makes it just inside the door."

Belkior looks at the floor and walls for scorch marks.

"Is it just me, or do you also get the feeling that this corridor is a perfect spot for someone hurling lightning bolts?"

Xenia (AC20, 21 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=35 d20+18=27 d20+13=20
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:56:00 AM

Xenia feels the shield spell go down. She's on her own now. Nothing left in this room. From what he said, Syr must be up the hall somewhere.

The rogue figures the space in her head. The size of the room down the hall can't be more than 25 by 20 from the way it looked outside. And from what Belkie says there are six undead in there somewhere. Those are pretty tight quarters. Tight enough that there might not be hostages in there with them. 'Sides, who'd want strangers in their bedroom?

Take a chance.

The rogue slips out of the room and into the hall.

"Angus, I don't think the hostages are in the room with them. It's too crowded in there anyway. I'm gonna see if I can find where they got them stashed. Just in case, there's no other way to kill the vampies but to burn them out. Have Syr take a quick peek into the room. If the hostages are in there, sing out and I'll come back."

"Good luck, yeah?"

And without a sound, Xenia takes off down the hall in the opposite direction.

Question
Is that a door to the outside at W18?

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 35 (Nat 20)
Spot 27
Listen 20

Position and Movement
Double Move to T18

Active Effects
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 3/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 64/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Angus (second Post) 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 1:29:59 PM
Angus considers Belkior's words and whispers "Yes this is a good spot for a bolt, but we have people up front already and Lang has on the death ward, we need him on the front lines not behind us. We can not have you overwhelmed by opponents. Let Lang and Famina move forward in front of us. Wynn will watch our rear while we move in the hallway."


Famina (75/92) 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:50:05 PM
Famina nods to Lang. Sounds like excellent logic. "Ok. Sounds like an excellent plan. I could use a cure now, in the downswng of things.. I'm most afraid of another darkness spell, I guess."

DM Matt C.  d20+3=21 d20+3=16 d20+3=12 d6+2=6
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:02:02 PM

End CR #17:

OOC - We are still in combat. We will be entering round 18..

OOC - The door in W18 is the one that faces the woodshed.

OOC- Remember that the west end of the building is in the darkness spell (yellow area).

The Shields continue to move closer towards the room where the undead were detected by Belkior's spell. Belkior moves closer down the hallway. Lang & Sunshine squeeze past Belkior and move down the hallway, but are unable to get past Syr. Angus & Famina also move forward but get stuck in line behind Belkior. Xenia high tails it back in the other direction.

Ashlan stays outside and protects the girl.

Start CR #18:

The three wolves come out from being turned. They move and attack Wynn.

Hit AC's 21, 16 & 12; Damage 6.

The Shields near the door (E18) can hear a female voice talking behind the door. They also hear movement coming towards the doorway, but not much else.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes
Wynn -5 strength for 4 minutes (this effect is over).
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Ogre Zombie has DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic.

Skeletons #1-4 (AC 20; TAC 13; HP's 0/13) - Returned to death
Ogre Zombie (AC 21; TAC 9; HP's 0/68) - Returned to death
Troll Skeleton (AC 20 TAC 14; HP's 0/50) - Returned to death
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 20/20) - cowering
Vampire (AC ?; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Fiendish Ape (AC 14; TAC 11; HP's 0/29) - sent back to where it was summoned from.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:23:52 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 18

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48 - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Detect Undead  d20+8=28 d20+8=20 3d8(7+6+5)+6=24 d20+7=20
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 7:57:28 AM
The halfling cleric wheels around when he hears the wolf skeletons attacking Wynn. Thinking to hold his turning ability in reserve, Belkior instead prays to Alemi.

A glowing warhammer appears next to the farthest wolf skeleton (#3) and immediately swings at it. The Spiritual Warhammer strikes true, shattering the skelton with one blow.
Spell Attack = AC 28 (threat), AC 20 (confirmed), 24 damage, Spell Resistance 20

"Fall back with us, Wynn! If you stay close to me, those skeletons will be simply nuisances."

Acceding to Angus' strategy, Belkior allows Famina to push past him. Before he does so, however, Belkior will remove his last potion of Cure Moderate Wounds and hold it out for the big woman.

"Take this Famina, either drink it or throw it at the vampire."

After all the shuffling takes place, Belkior will move 5' further down the hallway.

Position
Square I18

Actions
Standard - cast Spiritual Weapon, spell damage above
Move Equivalent - remove potion of Cure Moderate Wounds
Free - 5' step

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 53 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 784 rounds
Detect Undead - 60' cone; 63 rounds
Spiritual Weapon - 7 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
2 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast



Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18  d20+3=20 d6=6
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:34:04 AM
ooc: Matt, should'nt Famina be in front of Lang as was discussed????

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Angus is caught off guard by the wolves becoming active. "Belkior can you send the wolves away again? We do not need the distraction."

Angus looks at the line of battle and still has concerns, but is unsure of what can be done about it. Angus whispers "Lets open the door and push inside. Our goal is to get Belkior into the room to engage the master vampire."

Angus is not sure if Belkior will turn the wolves so he drops and acid orb on top of the one wolf that Belkior hit.

AC 20 for 6 damage

Angus does not move forward until the door is opened.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 283/700 rounds
Shield 59/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 60/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 61/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 63/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 7/10 rounds


Lang Hp 73/80 & Sunshine  d20+3=20 d20+6=12 d20+6=9 d20+6=19
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:48:44 AM
Lang smiles as he is happy to cure Famina, his new battle partner (cured 7 hp last round). Lang whispers to Famina and hopefully Syr too. "I hear someone behind the door. Let me go first, Belkior protected me."

Lang presses forward and asks Famina. "Just duck down and I will try the door over you. Remember lets you and I move to the right once we get in the room and take down any vampires together."

Lang reaches forward and trys the handle. If it is unlocked he will open the door and push himself and Famina into the room.

If the door is locked he will whisper to Famina. "Lets break it down."

Str check of 20 or 22 if Famina aids Lang.

Lang keeps his eyes, ears and nose open.

spot 12
listen 9
sent as Bugbear 19

OOC: How does the sent skill of a Bugbear work?

Spell effects

Enfeeblement -5 str
Enlarge 7/10 +2 str
Death Ward



Xenia (AC20, 21 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=31 d20+18=28 d20+13=29
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:42:47 AM

All this noise and goings on. You'd figure if there's someone locked up here they woulda heard it by now.

"HEY! FRIENDS OF THE GIRLIE!"

Fastest way to find them, is to get their help.

"WE'RE HERE TO RESCUE YOU FROM THE VAMPS! START CALLING OUT SO I KNOW WHERE TO FIND YOU!!!"

She listens for a reply. Then, with ears and eyes on the alert, Xenia moves down the hall. The wall breaks, revealing not only a kitchen, but stairs that lead down.

Prisoners are kept in the basement.

Xenia heads for the stairs.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 31
Spot 28
Listen 29 (For calls for help)

Position and Movement
Double Move (30 feet puts Xenia at W15. That's the furthest extent of the map. With her remaining 30 feet she could be anywhere downstairs.)

Active Effects
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 2/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 63/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless  d20+11=28 d20+11=26 d20+11=28 d8+4=7 d8+4=8 d8+4=11
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 6:54:40 PM
Wynn reacts instantly to the renewed menace of the wolves and spins into action, hacking at each of them as his blade sweeps across them in its relentless arc. [Hit ACs=28,26,28 for 7,8 and 11 HP damage; Whirlwind attack].

"I'm with you Belkior, keep moving"

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility 
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:06:53 PM
Syr hears Lang and silently steps into the room that he was in front of, allowing Lang to pass (g19). Smiling to himself (because no one can see him), he realizes that he is removed from the threat of any Lightning Bolt.

As the ranger moves down the hallway, "Just a thought but wouldn't Belkior's hammer do great against that door? Plus it may be warded similar to the outside areas of the building."

Famina 
Thursday April 6th, 2006 3:20:18 AM
Famina responds to Lang's words eagerly. She moves around the hall, helps him with his attempt to force the door, then scrunches tight to the side wall to allow others past. Hopefully, this all works out!
Meanwhile, Xenia in the other room continues to shout out, hoping to draw out other people...maybe she'll also distract the vampires! Famina hopes that this happens.

DM Matt C. - Ahh there she is!!!  d20+12=21 d8+8=16 d20+3=6 d20+3=18 d20+11=28 d20+5=22 d100=52 d100=89 d10+4=9 d10+4=14
Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:36:16 PM

End CR #18:

OOC- Remember that the west end of the building is in the darkness spell (yellow area).

OOC - firing down the hallway past people and into the room will incur the standard -8 (-4 for firing onto combat and -4 for cover). More penalties may be applied if the action justifies it.

Belkior casts spiritual weapon and attacks W3 for 9 points of damage (undead are immune to crits).

Angus casts acid orb at W3 and hits it for 3 points of damage (d3 not d6).

Syr moves into the library allowing Famina, Lang & Sunshine to move forward to the door. Famina scrunches against the wall and Lang uses his magical height to reach over her and grasp the door knob. He gives it a quick turn and does not meet any resistance. With a quick shove he pushes the door open. Looking into the room, the Shields in the hallway can see the same magical darkness. Their eyes start to focus on the shadows in the room and they see ...

Xenia high-tails is down the stairs and into the basement, yelling the whole way. She reaches the bottom and sees a fair sized room. It is about 20 feet wide and 80 feet long. It is dark down there, but with her dark vision she does not see any creatures. The room looks like it is used for storage. There is shelving along the walls and broken and unbroken barrels and sacks of grain strewn about the place. On the shelving looks like your typical house wares such as cups, plates and things like that. No doors are visible, but then again the shelving covers up most of the walls from a direct view. Her yelling does not produce the desired effect.

With a whirl of his longsword, Wynn lashes out and strikes the three skeletons attacking him. He is able to damage all of them (damage 2, 3 & 5 after DR).

Ashlan, seeing the wolves attacking Wynn, rushes to his side. He stabs at W3 with his longsword (hit AC 21; damage 11 after DR). The wolf skeleton W3 falls to the ground in a pile of bones. The girl moves closer to the building, but does come inside. OOC - does anyone want to play Ashlan for this battle as Justin has left the Shields?

Start CR #19:

The remaining two wolves attack Wynn.

Hit AC's 6 & 18; Damage 0.

As the Shields eyes are able to penetrate the shadows of the Vampire's lair, things start to become apparent. Directly in front of them is a strange creature with a strange, snaky beard. The first thing you notice is its massive saw-toothed Glaive as it strikes out at Lang and Famina. You also notice that is has pointed ears and moist scaly skin - the mark of an outsider.

Hit Lang AC 28; damage 9; Infernal wound lose 2 points a round until special cure.
Hit Famina AC 22; damage 14; Infernal wound lose 2 points a round until special cure.

Also visible in the room, near the door are some human zombies. They do not attack. In the back of the room, chained to a throne-like structure are three human girls. They appear to be in there early teens and are sitting on the floor. In the back of the room, but not chained is a human male. He is standing next to the throne. No where to be seen are the two tattooed Vampire Spawn.

Seated on the throne-like structure is the Vampire. She is smiling.

OOC -- Please post HP's and AC's. Do not forget that in the Darkness spell there is a 1-20% miss chance. Spell users please make SR checks when casting spells at any of the enemy.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23.
Bearded Devil has DR 5/silver or good and SR 17.

Vampire (AC 28 sitting or 31 standing; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 18/20)
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 17/20)
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 45/45) (19/22 rounds)

Al/Xenia - OoC 
Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:24:46 PM
I'll play Ashlan. Please send me his CS.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:38:02 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 19

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 34/48  d20+4=12 d20+7=24 d20+8=28 d100=66 d8+2=10
Friday April 7th, 2006 8:15:19 AM
The halfling cleric mutters to himself when he sees the tactical situation that the party is in.
Knowledge Planes = 12, not enough to recognize devil and know about it's weapon

Belkior thinks, "I should be in front, not stuck behind an exhausted barbarian and an enlarged bugbear. If I'd been in front, that summoned thing would simply be an obstacle, not something that might kill Lang and Famina.

"And I would have had a better shot at the vampire, maybe even taking her out of the combat right at the start."

Instead, Belkior re-directs his Spiritual Warhammer at the vampire. The spell is able to affect the undead, probably enough to prevent any spellcasting.
Spell Resistance = 24, Attack = AC 28, Miss chance = 66% (not certain this is needed for a spell), 10 damage

Then he pushes forward as far as he can down the corridor, hoping to get all of his companions inside the protective radius of his spell. Then he will be able to either take down the bloodsucker or heal his companions.

Position
Square ? (as far as he can get towards vampire)

Actions
Move Equivalent - redirect Spiritual Weapon, spell damage above
Move - as far forward as possible, towards vampire

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 52 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 783 rounds
Spiritual Weapon - 6 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 6 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (near as I can tell, Famina didn't take the potion last round)

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Lang 64/80 & Sunshine  d20+16=33 d20+10=30 d20+7=17 d100=94 d100=71
Friday April 7th, 2006 9:53:09 AM
ooc: Not sure why there is an arrow next to Lang on the map?

DM - He takes up more room being enlarged.

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Lang knows he has to get in the room and will force his way past Famina. "Follow me." Lang says to the barbarian as he attempts to bull his way past the outsider.

Bull rush with weapons out:

AC 33 (added +4 for large size) 94% for miss chance.

The oversized Lang pushes back the outsider with the nasty glaive back using his shortswords and meaty armored shoulder as much as possible.

Lang call out to his furry friend. "Sunshine attack!" Animal handle 30 (nat. 20). Sunshine sences that his master is in trouble and comes in barking and snarling to help.

AC 17, miss, but is sure making alot of noise. 71% for miss chance.

Lang bellows to the Shields "The vampires have the girls chained!"

Spell effects

Enfeeblement -5 str
Enlarge 6/10 +2 str
Death Ward


Ashlan (AC19, HP ??/63) Sub/Al  d20+10=13 d20+10=28 d20+5=15 d4+8=12
Friday April 7th, 2006 12:52:40 PM
"Go, Bard," Ashlan growls. "You're friends need you. Leave these to me."

Snick, snick, snack. His blades turn and the keen edge of the kukri parts the bones of the nearest skeletal wolf.

"STAY OUT!" he shouts at the girl just outside the door.

Rolls and Actions
Hit W2 Longsword AC13
Hit W2 Longsword AC15
Hit W2 Kukri AC28, (Damage 12, 8hp after DR)

Position and Movement
O17

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)

Xenia (AC20, 21 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=16 d20+18=28 d20+13=18
Friday April 7th, 2006 1:09:11 PM

Fram. Nothing.

Still, Xenia eyes the basement with suspicious eyes. The coffins gotta be around here somewhere. Bet the coffins are down here somewhere. But ... is there time to look for them? And does that matter if they're gonna burn the place down anyway?

The rogue turns and heads back up the stairs.

Wonder how the guys are doing? Don't hear no 'Splosions.

The rogue stops at the first door to the south. Opening it with a loud click, she holds the mirror out for a peek inside.

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 16 (Nat 1)
Spot 28
Listen 18

Position and Movement
Move up the stairs and to T18 on the Ground Floor.
Use Standard Action to open the door and look in.

Active Effects
Magic Weapon on Silver Sling Bullets (Duration 1/10 rounds from Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:48:07 PM)
Invisibility (Duration 63/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18  d20+8=20
Friday April 7th, 2006 3:16:25 PM
Angus smiles a troubled smile and comments "Contact is made, lets get in there Belkior." Angus starts moving forward and makes sure the cleric of Alemi comes with him.

Angus looks ahead and says "Lets go help the big boys. We have a date with a vampire."

Angus attempt to discern what the outsider is. Acrane Knowledge 20

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 4/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 282/700 rounds
Shield 58/70 rounds
Invisibility on Ashlan 59/70 rounds DM - Ashlan visible now.
Invisibility on Syr 60/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 62/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 6/10 rounds


Famina (AC 19, hp 69/92, fatigued)  d20+11=16 d8=6
Friday April 7th, 2006 7:32:32 PM
Well, here we are... Shouldn't we be exitting now, and throwing fireballs at them? Famina really doesn't know anymore. Xenia said something about that. But then she ran off, and now she's somewhere invisible, shouting off in the distance. Belkior said something about leading the way, but how could the little Alemite defeat a demon, two zombies, and a room of vampires by himself? Maybe one at a time, but as he did the poor halfling would be torn apart, without the tougher guys to stand between him and the monsters.
And if she were to shout an order to the group now, to do something unified, what would she say? Retreat? How many people would listen to her, a new recruit? If she were to do what the plan logically called for, and retreat, would they say she was running away? If there's one thing the proud woman would vehemently deny, it's being a coward.
So, with Lang leading the way with a courageous bullrush into the room, Famina follows her fuzzy companion's courageous push. She steps forward, provoking attacks readily from the zombies as she moves through their squares, to the side and into the corner (Trying to work my way to E20). Now, more people should be able to move up, and at the same time, more fighters should be able to easily push up, and everyone can get into the action.
(Btw, I should get +4 AC vs any provoked attacks of opportunity as I try to do this)
And, as she moves her way through the room, she makes sure to take a slash at the zombie. (Aka, either moving then attacking, or using Spring Attack to try to attack the zombie 2 as I move past him.)
(I hit AC 16 against the zombie. I did 11 damage to him.)

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility 
Friday April 7th, 2006 10:37:22 PM
The elf sticks his head out into the hallway well aware that the others can't see him. Looking down the hallway, he tries to gauge how much space is left to squeeze past the others without any contact. If he can make it into the room without giving his invisibility away then he will move quickly to anywhere on column D. Otherwise, he will stay in the library as the others try to force their way into the room.

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless  d20+11=28 d20+11=20 d20+11=24 d8+4=9 d8+4=10 d8+4=8
Saturday April 8th, 2006 8:05:08 AM
"No place to go" Wynn rasps after sparing a quick glance down the corridor. With the same spinning move as before he strikes out at all three of the skeletal wolves [Hit AC=28, 20, 24 for 9,10,8 HP respectively; Whirlwind Attack]

DM Matt C.  d100=51 d20+3=14 d20+3=14 d20+3=17 d20+3=6 d20+9=17 d20+9=10 d20+14=28 d20+13=19
Sunday April 9th, 2006 10:39:12 PM

End CR #19:

OOC- Remember 1-20% miss chance in the darkness spell (yellow area).

Ashlan, attacks the wolf W2 (damage 7 after DR).

Wynn whirlwind attacks the 2 skeletons attacking him (damage 4 & 5 after DR).

Xenia moves back upstairs and opens the door to a room. It does not have any creatures in it and has minimal amount of furniture.

Belkior redirects his Spiritual Weapon and attacks the Vampire for 10 points of damage. He presses forward if possible. (OOC - yes please roll a 1-20% miss chance for each successful hit.).

Lang Bull Rushes the Glaive wielding outsider. His bull rush attack of 20 (base roll +17; str +3; size +4 & non-prof. -4) beats the bearded devil's 12. He is successful in pushing the creature back 10 feet until the creature is standing over one of the chained girls. She moves back as close to the throne-like structure as possible to avoid any contact with the devil. He commands Sunshine to attack but the trusty dog cannot get past him or Famina. Lang sees a third human zombie in the room.

Famina moves forward but is not able to squeeze by Lang and the Zombies (OOC - you may make an overrun, bull rush or tumble check to get by them). She does, however, get in range with her weapon and slashes Z2 pretty good for 11 damage (OOC - do not forget to roll 1-20% miss chance) .

Angus moves closer to Belkior.

Syr remains in the library waiting for an opening to dart into the Vampire's lair.

Start CR #20:

The remaining two wolves attack Wynn & Ashlan.

Hit AC's 14 & 14; Damage 0.

Zombie 1 attacks Lang and Zombie 2 attacks Famina.

Z1 hits AC 17; damage 0.
Z2 hits AC 6; damage 0.

The bearded devil drops his Glaive and attacks Lang with his claws.

Hit Lang AC's 17 & 10; damage 0.

The smiling Vampire casts her own spell (concentration check 28). A Flail appears next to Belkior and swings at him.

Vampire hit AC 19; damage 0. Her smile dips slightly as she misses the diminutive cleric. The Vampire stands up and grabs a flail that was leaning against her seat. She has a chain shirt and large steel shield as her armor.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Lang & Famina - Infernal Wound 2 HP's a round until special cure.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23.
Bearded Devil has DR 5/silver or good and SR 17.

Vampire (AC 28 sitting or 31 standing; TAC 15; HP's ?/?)
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 14/20)
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 5/20)
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 12/23)
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 45/45) (18/22 rounds)

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless  d20+11=31 d20+11=18 d8+4=11 d8+4=11
Sunday April 9th, 2006 11:47:48 PM
Wynn continues to focus his energies on the remaining two wolves [Hit AC=31 and 18 for 11 and 11 HP respectively; Whirlwind attack].

"Back to where you came from saurea" he hisses in elvish as his blade chips yet more bone from the wolf's skull.

Lang 64/80 & Sunshine  d20+13=20 d20+13=20 d20+7=27 d20+7=18 d20+7=15 d100=13 d20+10=20 d20+8=15
Monday April 10th, 2006 3:11:19 AM
Lang knows he is in trouble and needs to move to get his friends in the room. lang moves to the right so that he is no longer blocking the doorway, but keeps contact with the outsider and strikes at him with his short swords.

AC 20, miss as the outsiders armor turns his blade.
AC 20, miss as the armor again turns lang's blade.
AC 27, critical threat-miss and 13%, miss as lang is fooled by the shadows of the room.
AC 15, miss

Lang sees that there are plenty of bad guys in the room and direct Sunshine to attack a soft target, the zombie that tried to draw his blood. Animal Handle 20 "Sunshine attack" Lang barks.

AC 15, Sunshine just misses as he is all bark and no bite.

DM - Do not forget to take an additional 2 points of infernal wound damage each round until special cure.

Angus HP 25/28 AC 18  d20+7=22 d20+7=12 d20+7=18 d20+7=24 d20+7=13 d20+7=15 d20+7=21
Monday April 10th, 2006 3:19:31 AM
Angus is concerned, thing are moving too slowly and the undead are not falling. Time to change tactics. Angus rushes forward, but makes sure that Famina and the invisible Syr have room to enter the room, but stays at the threshold of the room.

Angus spots the Vampire and directs his last dispel magic at the Vampire (targeted dispel)

Dispel Rolls 22, 12, 18, 24, 13, 15
SR 21

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 3/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 5/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 281/700 rounds
Shield 57/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 59/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 61/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 5/10 rounds


Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Monday April 10th, 2006 8:00:39 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 20

Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 44/48  d20+8=23 d8+2=6 2d8(5+2)+3=10 d20+4=9
Monday April 10th, 2006 9:48:18 AM
The halfling cleric manages to evade the summoned weapon when it appears. But Belkior knows that this might be the spell that puts him down. In turn, his spiritual warhammer misses the vampire.
Attack misses AC 23, unless the Dispel Magic stripped some protective magic so I rolled 6 damage

Belkior heals himself with his Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds, expecting the summoned flail to hit him sooner or later.
Cure Moderate Wounds = 10 hps

Belkior still hasn't identified the summoned creature that they are fighting or anything about its abilities.
Knowledge Planes = 9

Looking at the tangle of legs between him and the vampire, Belkior realizes that he has little chance of moving forward until Famina and Lang move again. Perhaps Syr can get through, but a heavily armored halfling has no chance of tumbling or pushing his way past. Still, if Famina can manage to move ahead he will advance towards their principal opponent.

Position
Square ? (as far as he can get towards vampire)

Actions
Standard - use Wand on self, 10 hps
Move - as far as he can

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 51 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 782 rounds
Spiritual Weapon - 5 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 7 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Ashlan (AC19, HP ??/63) Sub/Al  d20+10=17 d20+10=16 d20+5=11 d8+8=13
Monday April 10th, 2006 10:20:17 AM

"Good enough. Then lets end this." Ashlan steps over the pile of bones as the bard drops one of the skeletal wolves. His blades strike again, taking the last wolf out of the picture.

Rolls and Actions
Hit W1 Longsword AC17, (Damage 13, 8hp after DR)
Hit W1 Longsword AC13
Hit W1 Kukri AC13

Position and Movement
5-Foot step to N16

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)

Xenia (AC20, 21 vs Vampire, HP 35/42)  d20+15=30 d20+18=20 d20+13=16
Monday April 10th, 2006 10:42:21 AM

Nothing here either. Sounds like a lot of fighting down the hall, though. Maybe better see how things are going.

Xenia creeps, quiet as a mouse, down through the hall and up behind Angus.

"Nothing downstairs, Angus," she reports. It's kinda hard to see through all the folks jammed in the hall. "What's the sitch? We have hostages inside? Have you seen their coffins?"

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 30
Spot 20
Listen 16

Position and Movement
Double Move to J18

Active Effects
Invisibility (Duration 61/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Question
Can we move past the other members of the group as long as we don't end up in an occupied square? Even if someone is a Large size, that should be possible.

Moving through a Square
Friend

You can move through a square occupied by a friendly character, unless you are charging. When you move through a square occupied by a friendly character, that character doesn't provide you with cover.


DM - My only concern is that the character may not be able to tell if there is an open space on the other side. How do I/we role play that?

They don't really. It's a leap into the dark. You just don't know if there will be a place to land on the other side. But that's what heroes do. They take risks because others are in danger. If you're looking for a roleplaying rational, I don't think there's any better than that.

From a gaming perspective, though, we all know that there's going to be space, otherwise the move would be disallowed. But, to an extent, I'm not sure there's any getting around the metagaming aspect of things.

If someone did, however, try to move into a space that was already occupied, I would move them back to their original position. Metagaming, I would tell them that that they could not wind up in an unoccupied space. At the same time I would roleplay that they could not break through the crush. -- Al

Famina (AC 19, bless, out of rage hp correction 53/78, -2/round)  d20+11=25 d20+6=16 d8=7 d8=2
Monday April 10th, 2006 4:38:37 PM
It seems that Lang's trying to move out of the way, but he still might not be able to, he's so big! In any case, Famina focuses on the zombie that she hit last turn, hoping to dispatch it then move into its square. She leans forward and slashes at its thigh, nearly severing a leg, then brings the sword up and across, forming a satisfying V across most of its body. The zombie falls (did 17 hp damage to it), and Famina jumps forward, kneeing it out of the way and forcing herself into its spot. She grins confidently, displaying a mouth astonishingly lacking in as many teeth as you'd expect.

DM - please roll two 1-20% miss chances for concealment. If you do not roll before I post I will roll for you (around 10).

DM - Do not forget to take an additional 2 points of infernal wound damage each round until special cure.

DM Matt C.  d100=15 d100=88 d20+7=27 d20+3=10 d20+3=6 d20+9=21 d20+9=12 d100=35 d6+3=9 d20+13=28 d20+8=26 d100=43 d100=79 d8+3=7 d8+3=4 d20=8 d20+5=17 d6+2=4
Monday April 10th, 2006 10:55:43 PM

End CR #20:

OOC - Ashlan's last posted HP's were 39/62.

OOC - Remember 1-20% miss chance in the darkness spell (yellow area).

Wynn continues his attacks on the 2 skeletons (damage 6 & 6 after DR). W2 falls to the ground.

Ashlan, attacks the wolf W1 (damage 8 after DR). It also falls to the ground.

Xenia moves down the hallway to Angus and reports in.

Lang shifts around to allow more Shields to enter the room. The movement and the shadows causes him to miss though. Sunshine moves into the open space and attacks Z1, but misses.

Angus casts dispel magic on the Vampire. She had 6 spells cast upon her (roll #6 - 27; natural 20).

OOC - would Angus know if there was any success?

Belkior attacks with his Spiritual Weapon and misses this time. He moves forward 5'.

Famina attacks Zombie Z2 pretty good for 11 damage (OOC - do not forget to roll 1-20% miss chance) .

Syr ??.

Start CR #21:

OOC - Lang is flanked.

Zombie 1 attacks Lang and Zombie 2 attacks Famina.
Z1 hits AC 12; damage 0.
Z2 hits AC 6; damage 0.

The bearded devil attacks Lang with his claws.
Hit Lang AC's 23 & 14; damage 9.

The Vampire attacks Belkior with her SW Flail.
Vampire hit AC's 28 & 26; damage 7 & 4.

Wynn and Ashlan hear the girl start screaming (will save 8). It is cut short rather abruptly. Wynn feels something hit him in the back.

Ray of Enfeeblement hit TAC 17; lose 4 points of strength for 4 minutes.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Wynn -4 strength for 4 minutes.
Lang & Famina - Infernal Wound 2 HP's a round until special cure.
Skeletons also have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23. *** SR DISPELLED ***
Bearded Devil has DR 5/silver or good and SR 17.

Vampire (AC 28 sitting or 31 standing; TAC 15; HP's -5
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 1/23)
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 45/45) (17/22 rounds)

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -4 Strength  d20+6=22 d20+2=22
Monday April 10th, 2006 11:50:20 PM
Wynn feels something hit him in the back. The bard's sword feels heavy and his movements leaden. Wynn spins as he steps behind Ashlan, so that they are back to back. He peers down the hall to where he left the girl, outside, in the sunshine. (Spot=22, Listen=22, nat 20)

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:05:54 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 21

Lang 51/80 & Sunshine  d20+13=32 d20+13=19 d100=95 d20+13=18 d20+7=23 d100=37 d20+7=24 d100=67 d8+4=7 d8+4=8 d8+4=6 d20+7=19 d6+3=9 d100=43 d20+7=25
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 2:41:58 AM
Lang Knows he is totally committed and in big trouble, and he not even hit the outsider! Lang attempts to take out the frustration of his situation on the outsider.

AC 32, critical threat miss. A satisfing stab. damage 2 after DR
AC 18, miss as Lang's blade is turned by the outsiders tough armor.
AC 23, hit as Lang's blade bites again. damage 3 after DR
AC 24, hit for an additional 1 after DR

Total damage 6

Lang feels the glaive wound continue to bleed and knows that something is not right with it, but there is nothing the ranger can do for it right now.

Lang thinks to himself that it will take too long at this rate to kill the outsider. Lang backs up 5 feet to attempt to gain reach advantage on the outsider and make more room for the Shields.

Sunshine sences his masters plight and reboubles his attack on the dead flesh in front of him (Z1).

AC 19, damage for 9 damage.

Sunshine latches on to the dead flesh with a crunch. The dog grabs hold of the leg and attempts to pull the zombie to the ground.

Trip attempt 25 and Sunshine drags the pile of dead flesh to the ground. Sunshine jumps forward to take a better bite next round.

ooc: Sunshine is also getting out of the doorway by moving forward.

Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18  d20+8=12 d100=41 d20+7=25 4d4(3+1+3+4)+4=15
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 2:56:00 AM
ooc: Does Angus know what spells he knocked off? Thanks for the 20 roll Matt. I did not think the beasty had 6 spells on, very nasty.....

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Angus give a little jump and the invisible Xenia sneaks up behind him. Very quietly Angus responds "We could be doing better? Can you get in and help?"

Angus peers into the darkness, wondering what spells if any he knocked of the master vampire, but more concerned for the seeming lack of damage Lang is doing and the amount he is taking.

Angus fires a magic missile spell at the outsider. Arcane knowledge roll to identify outsider 12.

SR 25

Four magic missiles slam into the strange outsider for 15 damage.

Angus moves up behind Belkior and whispers to Famina and Belkior "Lets push into the left side of the room."

Angus is real concerned as Syr has not joined the combat.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 4/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 5/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 280/700 rounds
Shield 56/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 58/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 60/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 4/10 rounds



Belkior - AC 22 (AC 24 vs. Evil); HP 33/48 - Bless, Magic Circle Against Evil, Spiritual Weapon  d20+8=21 d20+8=26 d100=60 d20+13=25 d20+8=24 d20+13=30 d20+7=26 7d8(3+8+5+4+1+8+7)=36 d20+4=24
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 8:51:03 AM
The halfling cleric allows his spiritual warhammer to swing once more at the vampire, again missing.
Attack misses AC 21

Muttering to himself about the need to press forward and deal with the boss vampire, Belkior slips by Famina and into the room with the vampire.
Without knowing where Lang intended to move to, and where Sunshine went to, and the cost for moving through friend occupied squares, here's the possible locations for Belkior:
Preferred = D16
2nd preference = D19
3rd preference = E17
4th preference = E18

If he moves past the zombie, he will accept the possibility of an AoO.

Belkior then calls forth the pure, cauterizing light from Alemi. The ray of light hits the vampire squarely, burning a hole into her undead flesh.
Ranged Touch Attack = AC 26 (vs. AC 15+8)
Miss Chance = 60%
Concentration Check (to cast after taking damage) = 25 vs. DC 21
Spell Resistance vs. Devil = 24, devil cannot attack Belkior
Concentration Check (to cast defensively and avoid AoO) = 30 vs. DC 18
Spell Resistance Check = 27
Damage = 36 (no save possible)

"Like that, you bloodsucker? We're going to drag your corpse into the sun and watch it burn!"

Now that he's close to the summoned creature, Belkior realizes what it is. Uh-oh, gonna have to heal Lang and Famina, Belkior thinks. But first we have kill this thing.
Knowledge Planes = 24, natural 20

Position
Square ? (see above)

Actions
Move - as far as he can
Standard - cast Searing Light, details above

Active Effects
Bless - +1 morale bonus on attacks and save vs. fear, 50 rounds
Magic Circle Against Evil - 10' radius; +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, blocks attempts at mental control, protects against evil summoned creatures; 781 rounds
Spiritual Weapon - 4 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 7 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light*(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast

DM - Please re-roll damage as it is 7d6 not 7d8.

JohnP - It's 7d8 for undead vulnerable to bright light

DM - Thanks, will adjust.

Ashlan (AC19, HP 39/63) Sub/Al  d20+11=31 d8+8=14
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:35:14 AM

The girl. He left the girl.

The bard acts first, stepping back to back with him. As Ashlan turns to the sound, it's the perfect opportunity. But he's still shaky on his feet.

"We found the other two!" Ashlan shouts. "Two vampires in the main hall."

As the bard swings around him, Ashlan charges the vampire in the hall. Longsword, meet Vampire. Vampire, meet longsword.

"You coming, Bard?" Ashlan tosses the quip over his shoulder as he sneers at the vampire before him.

"Girl, you stay out! Go out into the sunlight!" Teats of Jancassius, let her not be dominated as he had been before.

Rolls and Actions
Attack/Charge AC17 now.
Hit V1 AC31 (Crit, but so what ... )
Damage 14hp

Position and Movement
Charge to N20

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)
Bless

Xenia (AC20, 21 vs V2, HP 35/42)  d20+15=23 d20+16=29
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:57:46 AM
"Angus, action out in the main hall. It's too crowded in here, I'm going to see if they need anything out there."

Xenia backtracks.

Uh-oh ... looks crapped. Might help to get into the thick of things, though.

"Wynn, it's me," says the invisible girl. "I'm gonna get up and in the middle of those two vampies. Maybe I can lend a hand."

Quiet and invisible, Xenia stalks into action. She slides past Scorpion Boy and then dives easily past the vampy's feet. Fetching up in the middle of all of that, she's thinking ... Alright. Now what?

Rolls and Actions
Move Silently 23
Tumble 29 to tumble through V1's space.

Position and Movement
Double Move to N22

Active Effects
Invisibility (Duration 60/70 rounds from Sunday March 26th, 2006 3:36:19 PM)

Question
Is the whole area at MNO/22 a doorway? If not, where is the doorway, and how big is it?

Famina  d20+10=21 d20+5=22 d100=31 d100=99 d8=1 d8=7
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 2:35:01 PM
(Sorry about the darkness, I keep on remembering it then posting before I applied it!)
Famina growls at the zombie, and pushes forward, slashing at it and decapitating it cleanly. She steps into the space it occupied and goes into a guard position, facing the next zombies. Belkior then moves up and takes a shot at the vampire, so everything works out. We're getting in, she thinks to herself...

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d20+12=19
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 9:30:09 PM
Not wishing to give away his invisibility just quite yet, the elf snakes between all of the combatants and tries to position himself adjacent to the vampire. If this is not possible, then he enters the room and moves to d19. (move silently 19).

DM - Matt C.  d20+3=10 d20+3=23 d20+3=5 d20+3=18 d100=24 d6+2=8 d20+9=20 d20+9=21 d20+13=14 7d6(2+3+3+6+1+5+4)=24 2d8(2+2)+10=14 d20+11=24 d20+11=18 d20+11=31 d20+11=19 d20+6=23 d100=13 d20+6=15
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:44:24 PM

End CR #21:

OOC- Remember 1-20% miss chance in the darkness spell (yellow area).

Wynn and Ashlan turn around at the sound of the girl's cutoff scream. Weakness comes upon Wynn as the Spawn hit him with some magic. They see the two tattooed Vampire Spawn at the end of the hallway near the entranceway. One is facing them and the other is facing the girl and appears to be talking to her. After the hysterics she did went Wynn got near her it is obvious that she is under the control of the Vampire Spawn. Ashlan moves forward and lays a vicious slice into VS1 (damage 9 after DR).

OOC - the front door was a double door about 10' wide. Each door covers half the center square (N22) and half of the square on either side. The remaining 2 ½ feet on squares M22 & O22 are wall. Only one of the doors was somewhat broken when they entered the home, so there is some, but not a lot of sunshine coming through the doorway.

Lang attacks the Bearded Devil, landing 3 out of 4 swings. A combination of damage reduction and strength reduction may make this a long fight for the big Ranger (total damage 6). Sunshine moves into the open space and attacks Z1 with a nice bite, (damage 4 after DR) and following it up with a trip, knocking the Zombie to the ground.

Angus tries to figure out what the outsider is but is unsuccessful. He casts magic missile at the foul creature and sees his 4 missiles slam into the beast. He then moves closer.

Belkior uses his small size to slip by Famina, through the spot recently vacated by Sunshine and into slot D19 (AoO from Z2 hit AC 10; 0 damage). He casts his spell at the Vampire, making sure that none of the creatures around him disrupt his concentration. The spell hits the Vampire square in the chest (damage 36). The smile leaves her face. Now that Belkior is real close to the devil he can tell that it is a Bearded Devil (OOC - from your roll you will know all there is to know about them).

OOC - I do not think you can force your magic circle upon a creature so I think the Devil can attack you if it wants to.

Xenia moves towards the battle in the front entranceway. She ends up on top of the dead Ogre Zombie, directly in the swath of sunshine that is coming through the front doors. She sees both Vampire Spawn look her direction.

Famina lays into Zombie Z2 ending its pathetic un-life. She then stands over the dead creature.

Syr moves out of the library and into the room. He sees Belkior move onto the position he wanted to. He ends his movement in E18.

Start CR #22:

OOC - Lang is not flanked as Z1 is prone.

Zombie 1 attacks Lang from the ground at --4. It then rises drawing AoO's from Lang, Sunshine & Syr. Zombie 3 attacks Belkior.

Z1 hits AC 19 (1); 8 damage (natural 20).
Z3 hits AC 18; 0 damage .

The bearded devil attacks Lang with his claws. Lang not having to worry about Z1 keeps him from getting hit this round.
Hit Lang AC's 20 & 21; damage 0.

The Vampire attacks Belkior with her SW Flail, after moving it to him. She then speaks something softly to the man standing next to her. He lifts one of his arms and a lightning bolt streaks out, hitting Belkior (listen DC 15 to hear her say "That little halfling is trying to kill your daughter. You should lightning bolt him"). With her Shield arm she reaches into a pouchbelt and withdraws a wand. She then taps herself with it (cure for 14).

Vampire hit AC's 14 (natural 1); damage 0.
Lightning Bolt Reflex DC 17; damage 24/12.

Both the Vampire Spawn sense something as Xenia moves into the area (spot 24 & 31 (natural 20); listen 18 & 19). VS2 takes a swipe through the area where Xenia is standing. The creature does not damage Xenia, but may have made contact with her (OOC - enough to hit her but could not get through invisibility concealment. Would he have made contact?). VS1 swings at Ashlan. The girl ignores everyone and moves up the stairs.

VS2 hit AC 23; 0 damage; miss chance 13.
VS1 hit AC 15; 0 damage.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Wynn -4 strength for 4 minutes.
Lang & Famina - Infernal Wound 2 HP's a round until special cure.
Skeletons have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Zombies have DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23. *** SR DISPELLED ***
Bearded Devil has DR 5/silver or good and SR 17.

Vampire (AC 31 standing; TAC 15; HP's -5, -36 & +5
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 31/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 19/23)
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 0/23) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 24/45) (16/22 rounds)

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:55:01 PM
Plantation Battle Map CR 22

Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18  d20+8=23 d20+3=17 4d4(2+4+3+2)+4=15
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:29:06 AM
Angus sees the battle in the balance and the master vampire as the key. "Pour it on Shields! Kill the Vampire!"

Taking his own advice Angus looks for a gap in Lang's battle with the outsider(Arcane Knowledge 23) and spots the vampire. Angus unleashes four balls of force that slam into the vampire.

Magic missile damage 15

Angus can't take the suspense of when Syr will attack the vampire, but keeps quite, not wanting to reveal the monks presense. The melee should not bother the monk as he tumbles so well, Angus thinks to himself.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 5/8
2 level 5/7
3 level 5/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 279/700 rounds
Shield 55/70 rounds
Invisibility on Syr 57/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 59/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 3/10 rounds


Lang Hp 41/80 & Sunshine  d20+13=31 d100=30 d8+4=5 d20+7=11 d20+13=31 d20+13=22 d20+7=12 d20+7=27 d100=49 d100=87 d100=37 d8+4=8 d8+4=9 d8+4=9 d20+7=14 d20+7=23 d6+3=4 d20+7=23
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:42:56 AM
Lang smiles at Sunshine actions, all those long hours of training pay off. Then the undead thing stands and smacks him again.

Lang hears Angus's call to action, but he has pressing business first.

AoO for Lang

AC 31 for 5 damage - Lang swings at the undead thing as it stands landing a light blow (0 dam after DR).

AoO for Sunshine

Ac 11, miss as Sunshine mostly barks and spits out putrid flesh.

Lang Attack on the outsider

Ac 31, hit for 8 - 5 for 3 damage
Ac 22, hit for 9 - 5 for 4 damage
Ac 12 miss
Ac 27, critical ? (missed critical Ac 14 if it mattered) for 9 - 5 for 4 damage

Total damage 11

Lang thinks he is getting the upper hand on the foul beast and one step closer to the vampire.

Sunshine attack

Ac 23, bite the same purtid leg again for 4 damage, 0 after DR.

Sunshine has hold of the zombies leg, but is not damaging it, but he still tries to drag the foul tasting beast to the ground again (trip 23) and it again falls.

Xenia (AC20, 21 vs V2, HP 35/42)  d20+12=27 d20+8=22 d6=4
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:38:03 AM

Huh? Where's that girl going? Xenia watches in confusion as the girl just walks in the door, right by her and up the stairs. It's not until she turns left at the top that a nasty idea begins to tickle part of her brain.

The door to the balcony! And it's trapped!

*Yipe!*

Next thing she knows she's got vampies swatting in her airspace. They know she's here!!!

"Hey, Ash! It's Xenia. We gotta finish this quick. You keep saying you're a good guy, well here's your chance to prove it. I'm gonna distract this one vampie in front of you. Maybe it'll do nothing. But maybe it'll give you just the edge you need to push this guy out into the sunlight."

"Got it?"

"Wynn, you hear that? Can you give a push too?"

Then she watches her arm become visible as she attacks the vampire with her light mace. Just enough to draw his attention and then sprint up the stairs.

"Girlie, where do you think you're going? You don't wanna go that way. They want you to blow yourself up. Don't go, I'm warning you. You take another step, I'm gonna have to hit you."

And Xenia keeps her mace ready in case the girl feels compelled to walk to her doom.

Rolls and Actions
Aid Another by Attacking V1 AC27 (+2 to Attack to Ashlan)
Potential AoO against Girl AC22 (-4 for Non-Lethal Damage)
Damage vs Girl if AoO 4hp
(Probably no AoO if she does a Double Move, though.)

Position and Movement
Move to O5 on the Upstairs Map
Take the AoO from both Vampire Spawn, but AC goes up +4 due to Mobility to 24 and 25 vs V2 respectively.

Active Effects
Bless

Ashlan (AC19, HP 39/63) Sub/Al  d20+2=5 d20+2=21
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:12:14 AM
"I don't have to prove anything to you ... drow," Ashlan snarls in reply. But the opportunity is too tempting. Even in his shaken state, it's just too tempting.

"But, you're going down," once again he sneers at the vampire spawn. He pulls all his strength together and slams into the spawn.

Ashlan feels the move go all wrong. He feels himself falling back.

Jancassius, give me the power. Give me some of that burn and hate. You're going down! You're going outside! You're going doooww ... " ... aaaAAAHHH"

With a heroic burst of strength Ashland shoves the vampire spawn into the cleansing light of day.

Rolls and Actions
Bull Rush V1 21!!! (STR +5, -4 Woldian Rule, -2 Shaken, +2 Aid Another, +1 Bless)
Blew a Hero Point to Reroll the 5

Position and Movement
Not sure how far Ashlan pushes the vampire spawn. But if possible push as far as N23 to block the door.
And, of course, he takes an AoO from V2.

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)
Bless

DM Matt C. - Supplemental  d20+10=20 d20+10=24
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 12:48:19 PM
Supplemental - This is to revise some actions in the above post due to Belkior's Magic Circle against Evil, which encompasses the Man next to the Vampire.

The Vampire attacks Belkior with her SW Flail, after moving it to him. She then speaks something softly to the man standing next to her (listen DC 15 to hear her say "That little halfling is trying to kill your daughter. You should lightning bolt him"). The man listens to the Vampire speak, but does not immediately react. A pained expression comes to his face as some internal struggle goes on in his head. In the end he does nothing, but look at the girl in front of him.

The Vampire looks at the man in anger and then turns her attention to Belkior. She casts a spell at Belkior and he feels a wave of magic envelop him.

Vampire hit AC's 14 (natural 1); damage 0.
Target Dispel Magic:
Bless (20 vs 18) -- spell is dispelled
Magic Circle against Evil (24 vs 19) -- spell is dispelled

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -4 Strength  d20+9=26 d20+3=18
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:28:42 PM
Wynn watches Ashalan engage the vampire spawn and charges the pair just as Jancassis' servant begins to overpower the undead spawn.

Wynn strikes the two combatants in the hallway, wraps his arms around them, and pushes with all his might to force them out the door.

[Charge=26, Str=18 - Bullrush to push the vampire spawn and Ashalan out into the sunlight]

Belkior (AC 22; HP 33/48)  d20+8=18 d20+13=29 d20+7=25 d100=62 7d8(6+6+4+5+3+6+5)=35
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 2:18:53 PM
The halfling cleric hisses when the vampire dispells his protective magics.

His spiritual warhammer swings and misses the vampire once more. Time to burn down this bloodsucker, Belkior thinks as he begins to invoke a prayer to Alemi.
Spiritual Weapon misses AC 18

He concentrates again, blocking out the distractions of the surrounding combat. He successfully casts his spell and sees through the shadows to hit the vampire once more with a ray of pure, holy light.
Defensive Casting Concentration = 29 vs. DC 18
Ranged Touch Attack = AC 25, sufficient with negatives for melee and non-combatants
Miss Chance = 62%
Damage = 35, no save

"Wondering if you can get to your coffin, bloodsucker?", Belkior taunts the vampire.

Belkior grips the Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds tightly in his fist. It will soon be time to go toe-to-toe with the bloodsucker.

Position
Square D19

Actions
Standard - cast Searing Light, details above

Active Effects
Spiritual Weapon - 3 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 7 charges
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light**(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast

Famina (AC 19, hp 51/78, 2/rd, fatige)  d20+10=29 d20+5=17 d20+9=11 d8=2 d8=7 d8=7
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 5:14:17 PM
If there's any possible way for her to squeeze next to belkior and take a swing, Famina does so. However, there's no way she can attack the main vampire. So, she focuses on that zombie on the side of the room, figuring to work around the periphery.
(I can't tell if the map indicates that the area around D20 exists or if it's dark or whatever. But if it does exist, Famina will take a 5' step into D20, and attack the zombie next to her there. She swings twice, hitting, and her shield roars and imsses by quite a bit. 5 damage and 10 damage to it.)

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d20+7=20 d20+11=26 d20+11=28 d20+6=10 d10+5=7 d10+5=7 d100=82 d100=3
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:39:19 PM
Hearing the Vampire's words, he realizes he needs to get back there to either subdue the mage or engage the vampire. Grinding his teeth, he examines his options.

Frustrated that he isn't able to get past Lang so that he can attack the vampire, he lashes out against the nearest Zombie (Z1, attack 26,28,10 damage 7,7, oops 1 hit missed in the darkness). "Clear a hole big guy!"

DM - Matt C. - They're escaping!!!  d20+6=12 d20+6=20 d20+3=12 d20+3=13 d20+3=6 d20+13=26 d20+8=18 d8+3=6 4d4(1+3+4+2)+4=14 d20+9=15 d20+9=26 d100=51 d6+3=6 d100=48 (miss chance SW)
Thursday April 13th, 2006 12:04:03 AM

End CR #22:

OOC- Remember 1-20% miss chance in the darkness spell (yellow area).

AoO's by Lang & Sunshine on Z1deal no damage.

Angus casts a magic missile at the Vampire for 15 damage.

Lang attacks the Bearded Devil, once again landing 3 out of 4 swings. Sunshine attacks Z1 and is able to get a hold of it for no damage, but the bite does allow the dog to trip the Zombie to the ground.

Belkior casts another Searing Light spell at the Vampire for 35 damage. A frown appears on her face.

Famina is stuck behind her comrades and cannot attack .

Syr, in cell E18, becomes visible after striking Z1 for 2 damage after DR..

OOC - there appears to be two closets in the room. On in the top right corner and one in the bottom right corner.

Xenia distracts VS1 and moves up the stairs after the girl. She draws 2 AoO's as she becomes visible and leaves the area.

VS1 AoO hit AC 12; no damage.
VS2 AoO hit AC 20; no damage.

Ashlan lowers his shoulder and bull rushes VS1 (20 vs. 13; Bless has been dispelled). He is successful in moving the VS1 back into the square with the dead Ogre. The Vampire Spawn stumbles on the dead body and falls on top of it. (balance check 12).

Wynn charges down the hallway and bull rushes Ashlan and possibly VS1. He is unsuccessful in getting a grip on Ashlan and is unable to push him into the square with VS1 and the dead Ogre (roll +17, +2 charge, +0 Str & -4 non-prof. = 15 versus Ashlan +10 & +5 str = 15 ).

The girl moves down the hallway and into the darkness.

Start CR #23:

OOC - Lang is not flanked as Z1 is still prone.

Zombie 1 attacks Lang from the ground at -4. It then rises, drawing AoO's from Lang, Sunshine & Syr. Zombie 3 attacks Belkior.

Z1 hits AC 9; 0 damage.
Z3 hits AC 6; 0 damage .

The Vampire attacks Belkior with her SW Flail. Once again she speaks to the man standing next to her, this time loud enough for everyone to hear. "Protect your daughter from these invaders that want to kill us." He lifts one of his arms and magic missiles shoot out of his finger tips hitting Belkior, Lang and Famina. The Vampire then casts a spell, but there isn't any visible result. She then starts to climb the wall (she is now in the same square, but 15' up the wall near the ceiling).

Vampire hit AC's 26 & 18; damage 6.
Magic Missile Belkior 6 damage.
Magic Missile Lang 5 damage.
Magic Missile Famina 3 damage.

The Bearded Devil attacks Lang.
Bearded Devil hits AC's 15 & 26; 6 damage.

VS1, lying on top of the Ogre, becomes insubstantial. The now gaseous VS1 floats up to the second level and disappears out of sight. VS2 follow suit and he also disappears to the second level (Wynn and Ashlan may take an AoO on both VS if they can damage a creature in Gaseous Form).

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Wynn -4 strength for 4 minutes.
Lang & Famina - Infernal Wound 2 HP's a round until special cure.
Skeletons have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Zombies have DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23. *** SR DISPELLED ***
Bearded Devil has DR 5/silver or good and SR 17.

Vampire (AC 31; TAC 15; HP's -36, -15, -35 & +5
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 33/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 17/23)
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 0/23) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 12/45)

Lang Hp 28/80 & Sunshine  d20+13=14 d20+13=25 d100=58 d20+13=28 d100=87 d20+7=9 d20+7=18 d8+4=9 d8+4=9 d20+7=15 d20+7=20 d100=39 d6+3=8 d20+7=24
Thursday April 13th, 2006 12:38:33 AM
Lang thinks to himself, more people attacking me, just great.

Lang continues to bleed from the Devils first blow.

Lang jumps to avoid the zombies slash and thrusts at the zombie as it rises.

AoO

AC 14, miss badly

Lang keeps his concentration on the Devil that seems to be bleeding as badly as he is. Lang redoubles his efforts on the outsider.

AC 25, hit, damage 9-5 = 4 after DR
AC 28, hit, damage 9-5 = 4 after DR
AC 9, miss
AC 18, miss as it is turned by the devils tough hide.

Total damage 8 to the Devil

Sunshine again spits out putrid flesh and rotting pant leg and leaps at the zombies throat as it attempts to rise.

AoO

AC 15, miss, Sunshine can just not get a good hold on the Zombie as it rises ready to fight again.

Sunshine goes for the injured leg yet again.

AC 20, hit for 8-5 = 3 after DR

Sunshine attempts to drag down the zombie for a third time and is sucessful (AC 24).

It looks like Sunshine can keep up his pace all day as he growls while pulling the zombie off its feet.



Angus AC 18 Hp 25/28  d20+3=6 d20+3=12
Thursday April 13th, 2006 12:43:43 AM
Angus is not happy at the damage that the Shields are absorbing, but happy to see the master vampire come into view as it climbs the wall.

Angus targets the vampire with two sorching rays.

AC 6 & 12 both miss as the Angus burns holes in the walls on eithe side of the vampire.

Angus curses the foul darkness and his aim.

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 5/8
2 level 6/7
3 level 5/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 279/700 rounds
Shield 54/70 rounds
Invisibility on Xenia 58/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 2/10 rounds


Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Thursday April 13th, 2006 7:52:04 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 23

Al/Xenia - OoC 
Thursday April 13th, 2006 8:01:40 AM
Can we have a description of the door into which the Gaseous Vampires disappeared? Maybe a direction? Xenia is on the Second Level, she should have been able to see.

The girl I'm assuming moved West, Correct?.

DM - Yes, the girl moved west. I forgot to update her new spot. The VS floated up the 2 story entranceway and are on the second level, right beside the door that leads to the balcony over the front doors of the house. If they were not gaseous then Xenia probably would have seen them.

Belkior (AC 22; HP 27/48)  d20+8=27 d100=73 d8+2=7 d20+13=18 d20+8=28 d8+5=13 d20+19=35
Thursday April 13th, 2006 9:31:04 AM
The halfling cleric watches the vampire scale the wall. Belkior hopes that his companions can deal some damage to her soon because he no longer has any effective spells to attack from a distance.

"Running away, bloodsucker? Afraid to come down here and fight?"

Belkior re-directs his spiritual warhammer to attack the summoned devil. The spell strikes true, driving the devil back to whence it came.
Spiritual Weapon hits AC 27, 73% miss chance, 7 damage (no DR since it's a spell)

Then Belkior reaches out and channels healing magic into Lang, hoping to seal the wounds from the evil glaive. The healing energy flows into the bugbear and his wounds close. Belkior's Pearl of Power flares briefly when he casts the spell.
Defensive Casting Concentration = 18 vs. DC 16, no AoO
Caster level check = 28 vs. DC 16
Cure Light Wounds = 13 hps

Belkior starts counting ... three zombies, one master vampire ... and he'd detected seven undead before. Could some be hiding still? Or ...

"I think that there's still some undead around!"

Belkior then peers at the girls and man, trying to determine if they are still breathing.
Heal = 35

Position
Square D19

Actions
Movement - Re-direct Spiritual Weapon, hitting devil
Standard - cast Cure Light Wounds, details above

Active Effects
Spiritual Weapon - 2 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 7 charges
Pearl of Power
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light**(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast


Xenia (AC20, HP 35/42)  d20+10=25 d6=6 d100=36
Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:52:17 AM

Fram!

"HEY GUYS. THE TWO TATTOOED VAMPIES ARE OUT HERE, BUT THEY'VE GONE ALL GASSY. WE'LL NEVER CATCH 'EM. THEY CAN PROBS DO THIS ALL DAY!"

"WE NEED TO FIND THEIR COFFINS. THAT, OR GET THE HOSTAGES OUT AND BURN THE HOUSE DOWN! NO OTHER WAY TO CATCH 'EM!"

"I GOT THE GIRL UP HERE I GOTTA CATCH."

Xenia charges down the hall, hoping to catch the girlie girl just in front of the door to the western balcony. She swings her mace in the darkness.

Rolls and Actions
Hit Girl AC25 (Charge Hit +2, AC -2, -4 non-lethal)
Damage 6hp
Miss Chance 36 vs 20%

Position and Movement
Move to G5 on the Upstairs Map

Active Effects
Bless

Ashlan (AC19, HP 39/63) Sub/Al 
Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:56:28 AM
"Alright, I've had enough of this." With no more explanation that that, Ashlan whirls and runs back into the house.

He comes up fast behind the skinny sorcerer.

"Better clear everyone out, Angus," he says, "I'm going to open one of those windows."

Rolls and Actions

Position and Movement
Double Move to H18

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)
Bless

Bless may be dispelled on Belkior, but should not be on all of those who have already been Blessed. Bless is not an emanation.

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, -4 Strength 
Thursday April 13th, 2006 7:49:11 PM
Wynn darts up the stairs after Xenia, the girl, and the two vampire spawn. He downs a potion of Bull's strength as he moves.

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d20+11=18 d20+11=18 d20+6=24 d100=20 d100=47 d100=14 d10+5=13
Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:16:02 PM
Ignoring the other creatures in the room, he tries to aid Lang's defense attacking the zombie again at his back, (att 18,18,24 dam 13 with two misses "Darn light! can't see a thing clearly."

DM Matt C.  d20+3=22 d6+2=3 d20+13=27 d20+8=23 d100=19 d100=5 d20+11=29 d100=89 2d8(2+1)+3=6
Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:43:17 PM

End CR #23:

OOC- Remember 1-20% miss chance in the darkness spell (yellow area).

AoO's by Lang & Sunshine on Z1deal no damage.

Lang attacks the Bearded Devil, hitting twice for 8 damage total. Sunshine is able to damage (3) and trip the zombie Z1 this round.

Angus tries to hit the Vampire as it climbs along the wall, but shadows throw off his aim and he misses badly.

Belkior re-directs his Spiritual Weapon to a softer target and is rewarded when the magical weapon strikes the devil. His strike proves fatal as the devil and his glaive blink out and go back to hell. Belkior then cures Lang for 13 points. There was some resistance in Lang's body to being cured, but Belkior's healing skill was able break through the barrier. Belkior doesn't have much time to determine much about the condition of the girls and the man. The man is obviously under the control of the Vampire. The girls are cowering as far away as they can from the undead as well as the Shields.

Famina squeezes past Angus and Ashlan back into the hallway.

Syr attacks zombie Z1. His swings all look like they will hit the zombie, but 2 of them fall short due to the shadows. The one hit is enough though to crumple the creature and send it back to the world of the dead.

Xenia follows the girl into the darkness end of the building. She finds her cowering in a corner. For good measure, Xenia backhands her with her mace. The girl slumps to the floor unconscious.

Ashlan runs back towards the Vampire's lair. He ends his run behind Angus, in cell H18.

Wynn runs after Xenia and the girl. He makes it up the stairs and does not immediately see anyone. He looks around for Xenia as he just heard her scream something about the Vampire Spawn and the girl. He doesn't see Xenia or the girl, but across the open area he does see the 2 VS. They are standing in front of the door leading outside to the front balcony. They also appear to be solidifying.

Start CR #24:

Zombie 3 attacks Belkior and is able to nick the healer (Z3 hits AC 22; 3 damage).

The Vampire attacks Belkior with her SW Flail. Each swing comes dangerously close to smacking Belkior, but the shadows provide some relative safety.

Vampire hit AC's 27 & 23; 0 damage (miss chances 19 & 5).

The Vampire stops climbing and remains about 15' up the wall. She is at the point where the wall and ceiling meet. She looks down upon the group and starts to cast a spell. Belkior feels something touch him and a wave of negative energy courses through his body.

Inflict Moderate Wounds - Will Save DC for 6 or 3 points of damage.

VS1 & VS2 remain where they are. VS1 tries to dominate Wynn.

Dominate Will Save DC 14 or be Dominated to come through the door that is on your left.

Status:
Ashlan is Shaken for unknown minutes (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws).
Lang -5 strength for 4 minutes.
Wynn -4 strength for 4 minutes.
Famina - Infernal Wound 2 HP's a round until special cure.
Skeletons have DR 5/bludgeoning.
Zombies have DR 5/slashing.
Vampire Spawn have DR 5/silver and SR 17.
Vampire has DR 10/silver and magic and SR 23. *** SR DISPELLED ***

Vampire (AC 31; TAC 15; HP's 12+5=17/81)
Vampire Spawn #1 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 33+2=35/38)
Vampire Spawn #2 (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 38/38)
Wolf Skeleton #1 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #2 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Wolf Skeleton #3 (AC 17; TAC 15; HP's 0/20) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #1 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 0/23) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #2 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 0/23) - Returned to death
Human Zombie #3 (AC 16; TAC 11; HP's 23/23)
Bearded Devil (AC 21; TAC 14; HP's 0/45) - Gone to hell

Famina 
Friday April 14th, 2006 1:10:39 AM
(Bad day for posting ofr me.. too much to do! heheh!)
"If I have my guess right... they're headed to the basement! That's where they'd obviously put the coffin. So...we need to go there once we've finished them off."
But, still in the back, with others in the way, she can't do much.. Still, if others are kind enough to move out of the way, she will move back down the hall, looking in rooms for the stairways going down.

DM - Famina you may post again.

Al/Xenia Map Posting 
Friday April 14th, 2006 8:19:16 AM
Plantation Battle Map CR 24

Angus Hp 25/28 AC 18  4d4(4+1+3+2)+4=14
Friday April 14th, 2006 7:27:37 PM
Angus is disgusted with himself for his poor aim last round and goes back to old reliable. Four balls of light reach out and smack into the vampire.

damage 14

Angus yells as Shields leave the room "Kill the Vampire and the rest will fall in order."

Spell Slots used:

0 level 2/6
1 level 5/8
2 level 6/7
3 level 5/5

Mage Armor 5 hours left
Read Magic 278/700 rounds
Shield 53/70 rounds
Enlarge on Lang 1/10 rounds



Lang Hp 42/80 & Sunshine  d20+3=19 d20+13=14 d20+13=18 d20+7=20 d20+7=21
Friday April 14th, 2006 7:35:04 PM
Lang is happy for the little clerics help on two fronts, first the devil is gone and second the bleeding stopped. Lang hears Angus words and Xenia's call regarding gasses. Lang does not want the vampire to go gassy on him.

Lang will surge forward, not worrying about the girls in front of him. If he has to step on them he will (Balance Check 19). Lang will move forward 5 feet and use his reach to stab the vampire. All four swings miss as most are turned by the armor or darkness.

Lang yells to Syr. "Glad to have you back among the visible. Throw something at the vampire!"

Sunshine barks at the foul creature hanging on the wall.



Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility  d20+11=31 d100=80 d4+6=8
Friday April 14th, 2006 8:59:45 PM
At Lang's shout, he regrets for the first time that he always stays at the front of fights using his feet and fists. Looking around the room, he scans for anything to throw at the creature. With sudden inspiration, he recalls the seldom used dagger (+1) in his boot. Reaching down, he whips it out and up in one smooth motion (att nat 20 80% damage 8). "That's it for me, Ash has my other dagger, unless you get her down or Angus has another of those growth spells."

Belkior (AC 22; HP 35/48) - Spiritual Weapon  d20+8=23 d100=98 d8+2=10 d20+13=21 d20+6=26 2d8(6+5)+3=14
Friday April 14th, 2006 9:40:09 PM
The halfling cleric ducks as the vampire directs her spiritual weapon at him. He directs his spell weapon to strike the zombie next to him, hitting it hard and making putrid juices fly from it.
Spiritual Weapon hits AC 23, 98%, 10 damage (no DR because it's a spell)

Then Belkior grunts when the vampire somehow hits him with negative energy. But his faith in Alemi is strong and it shields him from the worst of the spell. But how did the vampire reach out and touch him with that spell ...?
Will Save = 21, should be sufficient for this spell
Spellcraft = 26 (nat. 20), might be enough to tell him something about how the vampire hit him with a Touch range spell

"You're going to do worse than that, bloodsucker!"

The wounds are adding up, though, so Belkior touches himself with his wand. The healing energy courses through him, reversing the injuries that he has just taken.
Cure Moderate Wounds = 14 hps

Position
Square D19

Actions
Movement - Re-direct Spiritual Weapon, hitting zombie
Standard - activate Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds, 14 hps

Active Effects
Spiritual Weapon - 1 rounds

Items Used
Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 3 charge used
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 8 charges
Pearl of Power
Potion of Lesser Restoration
1 Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds

Spells
0 (DC 14) Detect Magic*, Guidance, Mending, Read Magic*, Resistance
1 (DC 15) Bless*, Bless Water*, Detect Undead*, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary (D - Cure Light Wounds)
2 (DC 16) Consecrate(2), Spiritual Weapon*(2) (D - Aid)
3 (DC 17) Prayer*, Searing Light**(2) (D - Magic Circle against Evil*)
4 (DC 18) Death Ward**(2) (D - Holy Smite*)
* = cast

DM - Will save DC is 17.


Ashlan (AC19, HP 39/63) Sub/Al  d20+11=18 d8+10=17
Friday April 14th, 2006 9:52:06 PM
Ashlan bulls through the others crowded in the hallway. He muscles by the unarmored Elf and takes in the situation.

"Chained ... " Innocents held hostage.

He piles over the bugbear, between him and his dog, working his way toward the nearest clear piece of floor. Dropping the kukri, he lifts his longsword over the cowering girl, the hilt gripped in two hands.

With a swift stroke he brings it down on the chain holding her to the obscene throne.

"Get the girls out of here!" he growls to the man. "It's a Melee in here! The only way you can help them is to get them out of here!"

"I'll cut the other chains. You take gather them together."

Rolls and Actions
Hit Chain on g3 AC18
Damage 17hp (Note 1.5 x STR bonus to damage for wielding a 1 handed weapon in two hands.)

(If this is a Chain per PHB then Hardness 10, 5 hp. AC = 5 /+10, +2 Tiny Size, -5 Dex, -2 Per PHB)

Position and Movement
Move to C16

Active Effects
Shaken (-2 on attacks, skill checks, ability checks and saving throws)
Bless

Xenia (AC20, HP 35/42) 
Friday April 14th, 2006 9:58:18 PM
"Wynn, help me with this girl. She's out cold."

Xenia grabs the girl by a handful of clothing and begins dragging her across the floor.

Rolls and Actions

Position and Movement
Grab girl as Move Equivalent
Move to I5 on the Upstairs Map

Active Effects
Bless

Wynn [AC=21; HP=40/52] Cat's Grace, Prayer, Bless, Bull's Strength +4, Enfeebled -4  d20+6=22
Friday April 14th, 2006 11:55:51 PM
Wynn ignores the stare of the vampire spawn and rushes to Xenia's aid instead. "The two spawn have just materialized by the balcony" he warns her as he graps the unconcious girl.

DM - Wynn please make a will save DC 14 or be dominated

Sorry - missed that part - Will Save =22

Angus (second Illegal post) 
Saturday April 15th, 2006 10:42:24 AM
Angus looks over to Belikor "Don't worry about the zombie, lets kill the vampire." Angus stammers as he is worried the vampire might get away. "Syr can you handle the zombie, while Belkior and I battle the vampire." Angus pleads hoping to concentrate the Sheilds efforts to kill the vampire, know that the group will then have to deal with the spawn.

Famina 
Sunday April 16th, 2006 4:46:06 AM
Famina rushes towards the kitchen where she believes the stairs are. By the end of this round she should reach the door to the stairs. She opens it and peers down, to see if she'll need a candle or something.

Syr (AC 21/20 hp54/62 dex -1) bless, prayer, circle, invisibility 
Sunday April 16th, 2006 11:49:51 AM
Syr grins at Angus behind him, "Now you tell me! Lang, can I get my dagger back when these two are done?"

Belkior - 2nd Illegal Post 
Monday April 17th, 2006 11:30:32 AM
Belkior replies to Angus' question.

"I'm destroying the vampire so that I can move freely up here! My spell won't touch the vampire, so you're going to have to destroy her!"

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