Toros d4+1=5 d4+1=4 d4+1=3 d4+1=3 d4+1=2 Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:29:25 PM
Toros targets the last-remaining fey-orcs in the battle field with his magic missiles. The first two arrows hit the one in front (O5, 9 hp damage), and the last three, the one behind (O2, 8 hp damage). Then he cannot help but curiously have a look at what Dreana is writing next to him.
Clearing Battle - Round 5 (DM JohnP) Thora d20+14=29 d8+6=10 d20+9=26 d8+6=12 Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:23:58 PM
The battle is nearly over with only three of the fey-orcs still standing.
Xenia shuffles closer to the rockface in order to bracket a fey-orc between herself and Appolo. She manages to injure the fey-thing pretty badly, leaving it as easy prey for Appolo.
Nauthiz'Ull takes advantage of the fey-orcs leaving to switch to his bow. His arrow doesn't injure fey-orc O2 but the flame does. DM JohnP - You didn't designate a target, so I took the closest not engaged in melee.
Appolo ignores the weakened fey-orc next to him. Instead, he steps towards the fey-orc that injured him and hits with his longsword. Again, the thick hide of the fey-orc absorbs most of the damage.
Garrett charges into combat, drawing upon his training to pull all of his momentum into the sword swing. He nearly cuts the fey-orc in two.
Toros uses his wand again, hitting the last two of the fey-orcs. One drops and the second is barely standing.
Thora draws and fires her bow at the sole remaining fey-orc. Her first arrow lodges in the hide of the creature but the second strikes true. The fey-orc collapses to the ground.
No opponents remain standing. Dreana comes forward from where she remained during the combat.
"Congratulations! You are quite efficient in combat, are you all? And who is this here?," pointing to Nauthiz'Ull.
"You seemed to know him. Do you? But enough of that. We should get going before the noise of combat draws more patrols."
Toros Thursday March 23rd, 2006 7:41:41 AM
"There should be still living ones among these fey-orc, should we live them like that?" Toros asks to his friends, and companions, before they all get going...
Nauthiz'Ull [returns!] [drew.ice vein] Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:06:58 AM
The lithe, dark one smoothly shoulders his bow and gives a nod to the foreign woman.
"We all met a few days ago and I became separated from the pack. It appears that you have all found me...some hunter, huh?"
With a hurried step, Nauth heads to Garret and extends his hand in the normal Ice Vein greeting.
"It is good to see you wunjo. Nice swing by the way." ............................ Spells Prepared 1) Entangle, Entangle 2) Cat's Grace
Appolo Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:47:50 AM
Appolo is already answering Toros's question walking around the clearing chopping heads off. These creatures will never rise again.
Sheathing his sword he walks over to they're long lost companion."Welcome back my firend."
Garret{Sub Chris} Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:53:03 AM
Garret embraces his friend in hearty handshake and manly hug"My friend.Glad to have you back.I am glad you are well."Garret is clearly happy to see him.
He turns to Dreana"This is our good friend Nauthiz'ULL.We thought we lost him sometime back.Glad to see he made it."
Xenia Thursday March 23rd, 2006 11:20:39 AM
The dark girl shakes her head as Appolo walks away cutting off heads.
He's got no sense of tactics. Gonna get someone killed.
Xenia herself walks away without saying a word. She walks toward Deana, Thora and Toros.
If it's gonna be bad at Gargulas' place, it's good to note who can be counted on and who can't.
Old Companions (DM JohnP) Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:32:26 PM
Dreana nods at everyone's explanation of how they had previously met Nauthiz'Ull.
"Uhh, ya. Probably has something to do with that secret that Alemi won't talk about. Doesn't it?"
"No matter. What matters is that we got through that scrape pretty much unscathed. Although a couple of you were injured, weren't you?"
Looking about at everyone, and turning her head away from Appolo killing the injured and dying fey-orcs, Dreana continues to speak.
"What exactly were your plans for getting into Gargalus' lair? Dreana and I can't go in, but you should agree on how you were going to do it."
Toros Friday March 24th, 2006 1:09:43 AM
"Nice to see you again Nauth! You did not miss much, except meeting our Gods face-to-face and resisting an assault of these creatures and like in the castle, nothing that cannot be compensated! Especially as we are going now to the Gargalus' lair" welcomes Toros his friend, while hiding his hesitation about this endeavor behind his cheer. He has no plans or whatever for this, and wait for others to suggest something.
Nauthiz'Ull [drew.ice vein] Friday March 24th, 2006 9:21:35 AM
Ice blue eyes flash amongst him companions at Toros' words.
"Umm..did you say meet our gods face to face? Hmmm. It sounds like I missed more than I would like to have missed."
Looking over at the silent woman, Nauth studies her. Her face, her eyes, her body, her bow.
"Your aim is pure quiet one. I am much impressed."
The he suddenly rounds on Xenia with a finger pointing.
"You! You rock hun! Nice work with that chain. I cannot understand how you do that."
Xenia Friday March 24th, 2006 11:01:41 AM
"Tanks," the rogue smiles wide for the Fur Guy. Her teeth are white against her dark lips.
Then she gets down to business.
"First, I think we need to scope the scene. Like me Da always says, 'What you don't know can kill you.'"
"We need to know the ground we're moving into. If we gotta go inside, it would be nice to know the layout of the rooms. And most of all, I think we need to know what we're after."
"All we know right now is that it's an object of power. It could look like anything, and it could be anywhere. If it's on Gargulas at all times, we might have to try and snatch it from him. But, if we're lucky, it will just be stashed for safety or mounted for use and display."
"That means finding a place nearby where the main party can sit safely while one or two move in to scout. If any of you have a way to talk between the groups from a distance, that would be really good."
"What do you think so far?"
A Plan is Hatched (DM JohnP) Sunday March 26th, 2006 8:58:12 PM
In the aftermath of the short battle the party gets reacquainted with Nauthiz'Ull, Toros first and most effusively. Nauthiz'Ull is more interested in the fighting prowess of this companions and their guides, particularly Thora.
After that interactions, the party briefly discusses their options for entering Gargalus' lair. Xenia is the only one who suggests a course of action. No one responds to hre request for comment.
Thora and Dreana stand back and let the party decide. As usualy, Dreana is the only one who speaks.
"That might work, who knows. We have to keep our eyes out as we move closer to Gargalus' place. He has little scouting parties like this one farther out, and bigger ones in closer. They're supposed to spot people trying to sneak in and either capture them or call in backup. When this group is missed there will probably be bigger sweeps by more parties."
Not waiting for more discussion, Thora leads off into the woods again. She leads the party to the west, now staying away from paths and spots where they might be observed.
After an hour or so, the party reaches another clearing and Thora motions them to a halt. Dreana starts murmering with Thora.
This seems like a good spot for the party to further discuss strategy before they get too close to Gargalus' lair.
Nauthiz'Ull [drew.ice vein] d20+10=21 d20+12=26 d20+13=31 Sunday March 26th, 2006 10:45:01 PM
The ranger pats Toros on the shoulder as the group starts onwards. HIs feet quickly, instinctively, guide him forward with Thora as much as she permits.
Thoughts are reverted to that of the wolf as his always are when stalking this way. His eyes are iced optics scanning the mintute and watching for any signs of danger.
As the group holds up again Nauth offers his opinion;
"I really am not sure what is going on here, so I nothing to offer. Give me a little to readjust and I will be back to norm, mind brewing." .......................... Move Silent-21 Listen-26 Spot-31
Appolo Monday March 27th, 2006 3:37:53 AM
Appolo stood quietly and listened,When Xemia s[poke of doing some recon.He speaks"Yes it woulf be wise to try and find a back way in.I am sure that Gargulas already knows about us though.Considering we drove back his latest attack and have been to see Maab.Don't think our presence has gone completely undetected by him and Eberyon."
Xenia Monday March 27th, 2006 9:51:14 AM
Xenia nods her head.
"Yeah. I betcha Gargulas knows about us. Or at least knows about some group that put the smack on his little army. But, that doesn't mean he knows where we are or what we're up to. I mean, he knows about them elves too. The one's who came in to clean up at the end of the battle. He knows about Alemi and Domi too. I bet he's got a lot to be watching right now."
"Maab coulda tipped him off to us. But the way she was talking about him, I don't think they talk much. 'Course, you never know. Some women are just, like, Evil, you know what I mean?"
"Point is, talking, and knowing stuff is free. And you don't turn down free stuff when you can get it. We gotta talk as if Gargulas doesn't know we're here otherwise there's no point in talking at all. And if he is scrying on is right now, we're just as stuffed as though we went in blind anyway. So we might as well talk."
"So, Dreana, sounds like you and Thora have been this way before. If you know where Gargulas has his place, I'm thinking that you know what it looks like. At least from afar. What's he got? A mansion? A cave fortress? A compound like Oshirr House? What's the main entrance like? Big door? Small door? Any other entrances?"
Xenia kneels. From her haversack, she draws a quill pen and a sheet of paper.
"Here." She offers the writing implements to Dreana then to Thora then to Dreana then to Thora. "Um ... can you draw a rough map? Something for us to go by. Don't worry too much about detail. We don't know nothing right now. Just a little bit of something will get us a long way."
Toros Monday March 27th, 2006 7:15:09 PM
Hearing of the drawing of a map attracks the attention of the liontaur, and he leaves the watch to the ranger and approaches to see closer.
Mapping (DM JohnP) Monday March 27th, 2006 9:44:24 PM
The party takes advantage of the short break to consider strategy. Nauthiz'Ull sits back and tries to learn what has been happening.
Appolo and Xenia seem to agree that Gargalus knows that the party is in the valley. And they agree that scouting and intelligence is the way to proceed. Xenia asks Dreana and Thora about what information they can provide. Toros perks up at the mention of a map.
Thora and Dreana put their heads together and quietly murmur. After a moment, Drean reaches out for the drawing implements that Xenia offers. She starts drawing a map and providing commentary as she does.
"Here," pointing towards the top of the map. "This is Oshirr House, here."
Then she moves her pen over to the left side of the map. "Over here is Maab's place and up here is Eberyon's cave. I labelled it Castle Fey but it's really just a cave in a hill. I think it is, anyway. He cloaks it with illusion most of the time so it's hard to tell."
"Here to the southeast is Gargalus' lair. We're about here," pointing about halfway between the road and the southern hills. "As I said before, expect patrols to be out and looking for you. Especially when the ones that we rescued your friend from doesn't come back."
"We, uhhh, did go call on Gargalus a while back. Just to try to get his story, you know. His place is a converted cave from the looks of it. Creepy is what it is, actually. It's big inside but it's not comfortable."
She looks about at the party and continues. "Gargalus greets people upstairs. He's got a pretty throne there and stuff to impress them. Mainly monsters that he's captured, tamed or created. We didn't see more of it, but there are stairs off the throne room."
"So, that's it. That's what we know. What are gonna do?"
Toros Monday March 27th, 2006 11:38:40 PM
Listening others, Toros tells what he has to offer, "Xenia, as you have asked, I still have a couple of scrolls for whispering 'message' within distance". Also, I have got philters that can help us speak with animals or plants. Those trees near Gargalus' Lair could be good to ask what has been happening recently around, if we could..." While talking, Toros shows the trees that are drawn on the Valley Map in front of the Gargalus' compound, which is converted from a cave.
Xenia Tuesday March 28th, 2006 1:02:11 PM
"Fram ... " the rogue swears to herself. "Look at all those monster cages."
"That's a good idea, Toros. If Gargalus has been out front of his own place, maybe the trees know if he's got an unusual object of power with him."
She studies the layout.
"I'm not sure I'll be able to sneak in," she says, and she points to the first corridor off the entrance. "See these cages on both sides. If I were setting this place up, I'd put critters that can smell in here. Anyone trying to sneak on me, would get smelled, and the critters would growl up."
"Alright, so far, I'm thinking this is a bad spot, and we're mostly blind. We got, what? Me, Toros, Garrett, Appolo, and Nauth'Ull. Syr and Oni Magic Guy both look like their suffering from Time Lag. That's five against a God and lots of cages of monsters."
"Biggest problem is finding the Power Thingie. If we're lucky, Gargalus has it near him, and I think that means it's in this Throne Room place. Until we hear from the trees, that's all we have to go on."
"Looking at the way this place is set up, we got no choice but to charge straight through to the Throne Room, snatch the Power Thingie and get out. If it ain't there, we're all frammed up. We gotta play it by ear. No way to think of nothing else before hand. Gotta hit and move. Stay out of their way when we can, maybe by flying and stuff, if you can. Anybody have stuff that can delay them? That Entangle stuff was good back at Oshirr House, Toros."
"Wonder where the other stairs go?" Xenia points to the stairs at A and C.
"Dreana, do these go up or down?" she asks.
DM Note (JohnP) Tuesday March 28th, 2006 9:32:07 PM
Only two player posts, so I'm waiting.
Toros Tuesday March 28th, 2006 11:46:30 PM
Toros agrees with Xenia's comments: "Right, it will not be good to split the group and try to sneak in..."
"About talking to the trees, I am just concerned that the noise could alert the patrols, we should find a good spot, if we do that"
Nauthiz'Ull Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:45:27 AM
Looking over the map with Xenia and Toros Nauth wonders how they are going to do this.
"What I am curious about is where is the back entrance? Even the cave dwellings in the Vein had another route of entance or escape, depending on how you look at it. I bet there is another way in. It will be in the encompassing mountains....an area I know quite a bit about. That way we are not walking into the ulf's mouth."
Undecidedly, Nauth looks to the others for their reactions to his proposal.
"Garret, wunjo, did you honestly think we would get away from caves and climbing?"
The fur clad scout pats a heavy hand on his native brethren's shoulder and continues to study the maps.
"I bet that one of those other stairways will eventually lead to the throne room."
Xenia Wednesday March 29th, 2006 11:11:27 AM
"Good points." Xenia looks up from the map to address the rest. "Means we should do some scouting before we even get to the front of Gargulas' cave.
"See this here," she points to the words Monster Sanctuary. "That worries me. Unless I read it wrong, it means we probs won't have a lot of time to hand around the outside of Gargulas' place." She sums up her point it two words, "Roving monsters."
"Tell me, Dreana, when you went through last time, were there roving monsters? And did you ever get up in this area behind Gargulas' place? Up here?" And Xenia points to the hill drawn in the lower right corner of the map.
"If it looks possible, we'll find a place to hole up while a couple of us search around the hill for another entrance. But be ready, just in case that's not possible, 'kay?"
Appolo Wednesday March 29th, 2006 11:23:30 AM
Appolo studies the map and listens to the others."Ok I think we should look for a back way in.Swing around to the otherside of the mountian.As Nauthiz'ULL says most places do ahve at least one escape route,We should also look for air shafts and such.Just need to be careful.I gaurentee after losing so many creatues in the last battle Gargulas has probably been turning out new creatures for the last couple of days."
More Planning (DM JohnP) Wednesday March 29th, 2006 9:54:00 PM
Dreana and Thora sit back and listen as the players plan. Dreana speaks up to clarify things.
"This is just Gargalus' lair, the old cave. You have to approach it through a compound that he had his creatures build."
Dreana quickly draws a sketch of the compound, showing the entrance to the cave and the buildings.
"When we were there, there were three low sheds. From what we saw, the sheds were barracks for the things he had made. It's surrounded by a rough wall of stones and timber. Nothing as good as Oshirr House."
Listening to the questions of the party, Dreana continues. Nodding to Toros, she mentions that there were trees pretty close to the compound walls.
After Xenia asks about the stairs, she indicates that all the stairs that she remembers led downwards.
When both Nauthiz'Ull and Appolo ask about back entrances, Dreana looks to Thora. The silent ranger shrugs.
"Don't know, really. But we never saw all of the cave."
"We better get going. Decide what you want to do and we'll get going."
"Stairs lead down, huh?" Xenia swings along with the rest of the party as they move out toward the Compound of Gargulas. She plays the maps through her mind in light of the new information. Especially the revelation that there is a compound outside the entrance to the lair.
"You know, 'Ppolo, I don't think there's a back entrance to this Lair. There's no sense building a compound to protect the front entrance if there's a back entrance that can be rushed and broken into."
"Now, there might be a secret back escape route to this place. Maybe. A lot of places have them. But, if there is, I don't think we're gonna find it before we get found ourselves."
"Fram," Xenia swears as she looks down on the map of the compound. "I hate to start a fight before we get in and find the Power Thingy. That'll alert the whole place. I mean, then we'll have a God breathing down our necks."
"Also, with only the one entrance into or out of the Lair, they can easily defend it against us if we're on the outside. And they can easily seal it up if we're on the inside."
"Alright, here's a plan. A distraction combined with a snatch and grab. First step is to break into the compound. Maybe get someone in and open the gates or all of us climb the wall. Outside we take on the minions in the barracks. Whoever's inside should come out to defend too. While that's happening, one, maybe two of us sneak in, find the Power Thingy, grab it and run. That's probs me and Toros. We could take more, but the more that go in, the fewer there's gonna be to fight off the critters outside."
"Once we're out, we all head for Oshirr House at a run."
"What say to that?"
Garrett Thursday March 30th, 2006 6:35:59 PM
(OOC: I'm back, thanks for subbing Appolo.)
Garrett listens intently to everyones thoughts on the matter. and thinks to himself for a few moments before speaking.
"It seems that we all agree that facing Gargulus himself would be a very bad thing. It would seem then that anything we do would be dependent upon stealth, or at the very least, ensuring that anything we encounter is unable to report back or raise an alarm."
"Perhaps scouting out the inside would be our best option. As you say Xenia, the creatures in the area likely can smell. What if the smell that they smelled was just the same as the rotten stench of the beings that they smelled every day."
"These orcs are dead, and we have their clothes, which coincidentally enough smell like orc. what if you were invisible, and or flying, wearing their clothes? Could you pass undetected for a look around?"
"We were told that Gargalus's creatures sleep during the day, except for a few patrols and guards, most of the place should be asleep. We could move relatively close, wait while you take a quick look around, and then make a quick plan.....Or I'm also okay with your idea Xenia, a frontal assault combined with one or two really sneaky people. We would all need to be able to communicate with each other durig the process, or we would not know who was where or doing what, or if our sneaky friends were in trouble."
Toros Thursday March 30th, 2006 8:11:10 PM
"Well, if we need some distractions, I also have some illusion spells that can do that..."
"I am still hesitant to split but, seeing the compound in front, we may not have other choice after all"
OOC: Welcome back, Garrett.
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:40:40 PM
Nodding in agreement with the still formulating plan, Nauth lightly pounds his chest with fist.
"I too can stalk, find and hide like the ulf. I too can stay in the shadows and Gargul himself grants me the powers to meld with the Realm of Shadows. I have also been blessed with the ability to sense spirits. There will most likely be some sort of spirit element within the stronghold."
Nauth looks around at the others, hoping that they understand the immense pride he takes at his abilities to stalk with the beast of them.
Marching Through the Woods (DM JohnP) Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:02:36 PM
The party discusses their options as they move through the woods. Xenia suggests a diversion to allow their stealthier members of the party to secure the object created by Gargalus.
Garrett remembers that they were told that Gargalus' minions sleep by day, so that's the best time to go in. He also suggests going back for the clothing worn by the orcs to disguise their scent, in case any of the minions hunt by scent. DM Note: If you choose to use the clothing, everyone waits while someone returns for it.
Toros would rather that everyone stay together but the approach suggested by Xenia seems necessary. Nauthiz'Ull reminds everyone that he can hide with the best of them.
The others remain silent as the party moves forward. Finally, Thora hunkers down behind a bush and motions everyone to come forward. When they do, they can see the compound ahead in the middle of roughly cleared area. Some tall trees are still close by but closer to the walls only stumps remain.
It's pretty obvious what the trees have been used for. There are far more barracks constructed now. And the newer ones are taller, as if there was a second floor in the building.
Dreana whispers to the party, "We won't go in any closer. We'll stick around to take word back if you're captured. Or worse. Hopefully you'll make it out because I'd like to learn your story."
Toros Friday March 31st, 2006 7:02:14 AM
Pulling a scroll, the liontaur casts a "mage armor" on himself, and offers the same for his friends, before they go any further."Do you want the protection of the mage armor spell?The force field of the spell should protect for one hour, more or less." If any one wants, Toros will get enough scrolls to cast the spell on them one by one.
Garrett Friday March 31st, 2006 9:23:51 AM
Garrett leaves the decision on scent and orc clothes to the people who plan on going in, for they are experienced at what will work and not work for them.
"I agree with Xenias plan. We will need to split up. No more than two of you should go inside though, the rest will be needed out here to help with the diversion, and to keep us from getting swarmed while we buy time."
"As a thought, Nauthiz'Ull is likely unknown to them, while the rest of us were seen at the battle of Oshirr house. If both Xenia and Toros are not present for this "diversion", even their primitive little minds may suspect something. I think Nauthiz'Ull should go, as well as either Xenia or Toros. It may be harder for you Toros to sneak around if the cave gets confined or tight. In my mind, it would likely be best for Xenia and Nauth to go."
"Whatever it is will likely be guarded, and hopefully not on Gargalus. If you encounter him, it would likely be best to leave. We will keep them busy for as long as we can, but be quick. the longer we are here, the more reinforcements will arrive."
Garrett will wait until the two members of the infiltration team go in, and then cast "shield of faith" upon himself.
"When we go in for the fight, I am going to cast righteous might, and increase my size, and my reach. If I take point, I may be able to get some free shots in on the ones that move in on you guys if you are close on my sides."
"Alright. Good." Xenia eyes the compound from their position. "I like your idea with the Orc clothes, Garrett. I mean, I don't like the idea of wearing Orc clothes. But it's a good idea. Lets do it."
The dark rogue stands for the trip back to the clearing where they had left the dead orcs.
"Think about this too, if we can start some of those barracks buildings on fire, we could maybe get rid of some of the orkies at the same time we create one fam-dram of a diversion. I don't got no more oils. But I got four more Alchemist' fire and some torches. Must be something burnable. And if they're mostly asleep and we can slip past their guards, we can have us a real cookout before they know it."
"Before I go, I wouldn't mind one of those spells, Toros. I got armor, but it'll help if there are any ghosties inside. I kinda doubt it, but it couldn't hurt."
Then Xenia takes a potion from her pouch and drinks it down. Her stride grows longer, and she heads out for the clearing.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM)
Question Are those fires possible, DM? Anything we need to get them going?
Nauthiz'Ull [drew.icevein] d20+9=28 d20+10=30 d20+10=18 d20+12=14 d20+13=17 Saturday April 1st, 2006 9:36:25 AM
Eyes of ice begin flashing back and forth between his companions as a plan is formulated. Nauth eagerly nods at the suggestion of backtracking for the orc clothing and smoothly draws out a scroll from one of several pouches on his belt. A quick reading and some mumbling of words and the scroll melds from parchment to magical energies that rush into the legs and feet of the dark human.
"We should go Xenia. Quick and quiet like our ulfen brethren. Let our feet grow pads and our instincts guide us."
Nauth will begin to slink off back towards where the fallen orcs lay in order to grab a bit of clothing to mask his own smells, making a sort of game out of it with Xenia as he goes. ............................ spellcraft.28 (activate scroll:longstrider) move silent.30 (NAT 20!) hide.18 listen.14
Active Effects Longstrider (1 hour) spot.17
Nearing the Compound (DM JohnP) Sunday April 2nd, 2006 10:28:12 PM
Everyone agrees on the merits of using the orc filthy clothing to disguise their scent. If nothing else, it will provide one less method for any means of detecting them.
Toros reads a scroll to give himself some added armor. He offers the same spell to others but only Xenia accepts his offer.
Garrett suggests that Nauthiz'Ull enter the compound since he was not present during the defense of Oshirr House. He also proposes a strategy for the diversion.
Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull complete their preparations and lead the others towards Gargalus' compound. They quickly reach the treeline where the last significant trees stand. Only stumps and low bushes lie in the 100 feet between the treeline and the compound.
Everyone gets a closer look at the compound now. They have approached near a corner of the compound but can see the front gate which stands open. There are no guards evident ... it seems the information that Gargalus' minions sleep by day was correct. The wall is barely 10 feet high and seems to be more a rough pile of stones to mark the boundary than a real defensive work.
The barrack huts can be seen, too. The walls look to be rough hewn logs and the roofs seem to be bark. Alchemists' fire would probably ignite the material.
From here, the stealth party can choose to enter the gate or try to scale the wall. The assault team has the same choice.
Nearing the Compound (DM JohnP) Sunday April 2nd, 2006 10:28:12 PM
Everyone agrees on the merits of using the orc filthy clothing to disguise their scent. If nothing else, it will provide one less method for any means of detecting them.
Toros reads a scroll to give himself some added armor. He offers the same spell to others but only Xenia accepts his offer.
Garrett suggests that Nauthiz'Ull enter the compound since he was not present during the defense of Oshirr House. He also proposes a strategy for the diversion.
Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull complete their preparations and lead the others towards Gargalus' compound. They quickly reach the treeline where the last significant trees stand. Only stumps and low bushes lie in the 100 feet between the treeline and the compound.
Everyone gets a closer look at the compound now. They have approached near a corner of the compound but can see the front gate which stands open. There are no guards evident ... it seems the information that Gargalus' minions sleep by day was correct. The wall is barely 10 feet high and seems to be more a rough pile of stones to mark the boundary than a real defensive work.
The barrack huts can be seen, too. The walls look to be rough hewn logs and the roofs seem to be bark. Alchemists' fire would probably ignite the material.
From here, the stealth party can choose to enter the gate or try to scale the wall. The assault team has the same choice.
Toros - Mage Armor, Longstrider (1 hour) Monday April 3rd, 2006 6:06:48 AM
"OK, It will be better, if Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull will enter the cave, and I will stay with Garrett and Appolo. Lets do like that... While we wait for the orc clothes to be brought, we can have a chat with the trees, if you would like?"
While waiting, Toros also gets a philter and drinks for increasing his speed and mobility.
Toros OOC Monday April 3rd, 2006 6:08:52 AM
I assume it will not take long to go and bring back the orc clothes. If so, Toros will wait for drinking the philter until his friends return.
Xenia d20+22=42 d20+22=25 d20+20=27 d20+13=33 d20+11=25 d20+7=10 d20+17=22 Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:00:44 PM
Xenia gives the four remaining Alchemist Fires to the distraction team.
"Quiet," she comments. "Spooky quiet. That's either really good or it's not good at all."
"Why don't you guys follow us to the entrance to the lair. No sense starting a ruckus before we need one. Maybe there won't be anyone in the compound at all."
She shakes her head.
"It's hard to figure that. But could be."
"Why don't Fur Gu ... Nauth and me scout ahead. We'll move to the wall first and tell you if it's clear, then you come on across."
"You still got that Message thing, Toros? That would help a lot."
Sneaking over ain't too hard. But Xenia jumps up to get a peak over the wall, and then misses her grip. With a small *eep* she falls back, tumbling to a safe, but embarrassed fall down below.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM)
Appolo Monday April 3rd, 2006 4:29:58 PM
Appolo quietly followed,listened and watched."May I suggest that Xenia and Nauthiz"ULL sneeak all the way in and wait by the entrance to the cave.Then the rest of us attack.Once the fight starts they wait a few minutes for whatever is in the cave to come out and then go in and snatch the power thingy."
nauthiz'ull [drew.icevein:longstrider] d20+10=30 d20+10=25 d20+12=30 d20+13=26 Monday April 3rd, 2006 7:17:25 PM
After doning the rank, musty smelling rags that the orcs called clothes, the ranger nodded silently to the amazonian lady and then to the dark girl with the bright teeth. He removed two glass flasks that contained a liquid the same color as the four that Xenia had given the others.
Suddenly he lept with the grace of a deer and took stride towards the compound with his companion.
Crawling, leaping, slinking, stalking his was closer to the the cave enterance. Blue eyes flashing as quick as the pixies flutter throughout the Giggling Ghost, where all of this began. Eyes trained by father, friend and survial instincts. Eyes trained to spot food, shelter or prey through the white-washed plains of ice.
Nauth will watch the Shadowdancer as he goes, playing off of her movements and hoping to lead as much as follow. .................... move silent.30 (NAT 20!) hide. 25 listen.30 spot.26
active effects longstrider [1 hour]
Up to the Wall (DM JohnP) Monday April 3rd, 2006 9:52:55 PM Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull make their fianl preparations before crossing the open area between the wall and the forest. The dark rogue hands her four vials of Alchemist Fire to the others.
Toros scratches absently under the fey-orc garments slung over his back. Apparently being turned into fey didn't improve the orcs' hygiene any. Besides the smell, Toros and the others think that they may have acquired some fleas or lice.
Appolo mutters some final advice on srategy before the two stealthy ones leave. Garrett and the others are waiting silently.
Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull silently cross the cleared area, carefulyl dashing between stumps and clumps of bushes. The reach the corner of the wall and can look in both directions. No guards can be seen outside the compound.
After a moment, Xenia leaps up to the top of the wall. But she misses her grip and gracefully slides down. Still, it was enough for her to see something of the interior.
The groundskeeping is no better than it is outside, for the most part. Except for some paths worn into the ground between the buildings, the inside of the compound is almost overgrown with grass. There are several piles of logs and building materials in the corner where she peered over the fence.
Xenia only saw a couple pairs of guards wandering inside the compound. They looked like the fey-orcs that the party has faced before.
Toros - Mage Armor, Longstrider (1 hour) Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:12:44 PM
Trying to focus on the task at the hand, Toros quickly gets a message scroll and points out Xenia to establish the connection.
OOC: Do not know why, but cannot see the map
DM JohnP - Try it now. I put in the correct filename.
Garrett Tuesday April 4th, 2006 8:08:24 AM
"Let's let them get as far as they can before we go in."
Garrett sees how deserted things seem and speaks to the others with him. "Perhaps we need not even create a diversion. If everyone is sleeping except a patrol or two, we may actually cause more problems by waking up the entire compound."
"Toros, can you talk to them now? Can you find out if they still want us to attack? If everyone is asleep inside also, they may be able to get Gargalus's toy without any disturbance at all."
Garrett waits for an answer and quick thoughts from the group, still ready to move into the compound should the original plan carry through.
Xenia d20+22=37 d20+22=34 d20+7=24 d20+20=25 d20+13=26 d20+9=18 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 12:35:40 PM "They ain't got no guards to speak of," Xenia's whisper goes over the Message spell to Toros. "Looks all clear. Come on across. I'm gonna climb up and keep watch from on top of the wall."
"Tell, Garrett that you may not want to get them riled too soon. Looks like you'd be safest following the wall to the furthest north, then climbing over from there. Then maybe we could all try sneak over to the door to the lair."
"Um, Nauth, I'm gonna climb this wall and then head north walking on top. I'll count the number of guards that I see on the way."
"You wanna check things out on the inside of the wall or the outside?"
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM)
nauthiz'ull [drew.icevein:longstrider] d20+10=25 d20+10=24 d20+12=26 d20+13=26 d20+6=18 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 9:08:38 PM
Watching as the girl scales the wall Nauth immediately begins to climb as well. Once to the top he looks around and decides that he woul dbe better suited on the ground like the ulf. Xenia can stay high, like the graceful bird that she is.
Upon landing the ranger grabs a quick handful of dirt and rubs it between his fingers before starting out. crouching low he begins across terrain not familiar to his land, but an animal never forgets how to survive.
The ice blue eyes begin flashing around again, as usual when his surroundings are his life. Cautiously but quickly he makes his way into the stacks of lumber and other amassed supplies. ................................ hide.25 move silent.24 spot.26 listen.26 climb.18
active effects:longstrider
Over the Wall (DM JohnP) d20=10 d20=3 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:26:19 PM Toroa activates a scroll so that he can communicate with Xenia. As soon as he does, Garrett begins asking questions.
Xenia scales the wall and crouches on top. From here, she can see several pairs of the patrols inside the compound. Nauthiz'Ull follows her up and then drops to the inside of the wall.
Xenia reports back to Toros that the wall is under 10' high and is easy to climb, so everyone in the party should be able to make it up and over. Climb DC 10
Both Nauthiz'Ull and Xenia realize that the fey-orcs are nearly blind in the daytime. And they're not very vigilant so the two stealthy types should be able to sneak nearly all the way into the cave.
Toros - Mage Armor, Longstrider (1 hour) Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:05:06 PM
"So far so good, Garrett," responds the liontaur to the protector, and reports all of which Xenia has told to him. Then asks, "Do you want me to say anythingelse to her?"
Realizing that the two sneakers will separate, just before Nauthiz'Ull diappears behind the wall, Toros casts another Message spell and establishes another contact so that he can speak with both.
"Nauth, you can also whisper and talk to me, as Xenia does, and I can carry the message to the others... And, be careful!"
"Xenia, I can also talk with Nauth now, if you want to say something to him you can also do this via me"
Then Toros tells anything that Garrett or Appolo wants to talk with Xenia and Nauth and the vice verse.
Appolo d20+14=17 d20+14=16 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 1:49:45 AM
Once the word is given Appolo moves quickly and silently to the wall as suggested by Xenia. He urfurls his rope and grappling hook.Tossing it up once it is firmly anchored he will quickly climb the wall.
Climb 17 Move Silently 16.
Xenia d20+22=27 d20+22=30 d20+20=32 d20+13=25 d20+9=20 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 12:19:30 PM "Thanks, Toros," Xenia's whisper back. "Here's a report. I see two sets of guards. They're the orkie things. Looks like they rove in pairs. If they wander near the wall, you might be able to kill them off without them sounding the alarm."
"Wouldn't recommend that though. If you don't have to do it."
"I'm headed north, Toros. Along the top of the wall. Tell Nauth, would you? I'll report back each new set of guards I see."
Movement and Position If nothing of note happens, Xenia will move to the furthest North point on the wall.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM)
DM Announcement (JohnP) Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:50:56 PM
Only three posts, waiting for more.
From this point, consider that posting will occur in combat turns.
I will probably produce the full map and zooms down to individual PC's or groups. If I post from work tomorrow afternoon, no maps will go up until tomorrow night.
nauthiz'ull [drew.icevein:longstrider] d20+10=19 d20+10=23 d20+12=19 d20+13=26 Thursday April 6th, 2006 9:58:16 AM
The ranger is startled by the sudden sound of Toros' voice in his ears.
I am heading west to see what I can see. I want to see how many more are on the other side of the compound.
Gracefull, methodicall, determined steps bring Nauth around the piles of supplies. ............................ hide. move silent. spot. listen.
active effects longstrider [1 hour]
movement IF the two orcs patrolling along the path @ row 45 are heading East then Nauth will move south and around hte lower side of the structure there. IF those orcs are heading west and away from Xenia and Nauth's location then he will head north towards the edge of that same structure.
ooc-I am very sorry for missing my post yesterday...it was a weird day.
Appolo AC23 Hp59 d20+14=30 d20+13=15 Thursday April 6th, 2006 1:18:43 PM
Appol having gone over the wall moves quickly into the shadows.H tries to remain out of sight and as quiet as possible.
Mowe Silently 30,Hide 15
OOc Appolo went over the wall suggested by Xenia.
Garrett Thursday April 6th, 2006 8:08:35 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 86 rounds remaining
Garrett remains where he is, behind the wall and speaks to Toros.
"Since I am neither quiet or sneaky, why don't you and I wait here until they are ready for a diversion Toros? Let them know that we will act when they need us to. I have already learned that with a couple of spells they have a very hard time hitting me. If they find what we need without needing a diversion, then all the better.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 1 (DM JohnP) d20=3 d20=1 Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:13:14 PM
Things start happening more rapidly now that the stealthy people are inside the compound. Toros casts another Message spell so that he can speak to both Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull inside the compound.
Impatiently, after receiving word that Xenia suggested crossing at the north end of the wall close to the hillside, Appolo sprints across the open space. There are no guards looking over the wall, so he makes it quite easily.
Meanwhile, Xenia has carefully picked her way northwards so that she is nearly to the same spot on the wall.
Nauthiz'Ull decides to scout in a different direction that Xenia. After studying the movement of the guards, he moves to the west and is able to remain in the shadows.
Both Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull relay what they see back to Toros. Each of the buildings has doorway at both north and south ends. The are windows on all sides but are currently shuttered, probably to keep it dark enough for the occupants to sleep. Strangely, the two story buildings have doorways on the second floor but no stairs up or down. There is a bell at each end of every building.
There is enough loose equipment, boards and unkempt shrubs most places inside the compound to allow people to hide. The beaten paths are clear and it's not possible to hide there unless the character has exceptional abilities.
All told, the two stealthy types see five pairs of guards. Two pairs walk circuits around the buildings on each side of the central path. And another pair trudges up and down the central path.
Garrett elects to remain with Toros. And it was a good thing, too, because when Appolo scales the wall he sees the fey-orc patrol. Still, he manages to get over the wall and hides himself before they spot him.
Toros Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:00:10 PM
Using the Message spell Toros hears and tells what his friends want him to do so. He also lets others know that Appolo is coming after them, while Garrett and he still maintain their positions.
Then the wemic decides to cast a Protection from Evil scroll and offers another one to Garrett. Actually, if the Protector casts himself the spell from the scroll, the impact would be longer-lasting.
Active spells: Mage Armor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil
Garrett (AC: 30, HP:71/71) Friday April 7th, 2006 8:56:36 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 85 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours.
"Thank you Toros." Garrett accepts the scroll from him. "I have a few other spells to cast first, but if we have time before the fighting begins, I will definitely make use of this."
Garrett then casts Greater Magic Weapon upon his longsword.
"Toros, can you tell them that if they want to scout do it quick. The longer they are in the compound, the greater the chance of being discovered. Gargalus' power source is our main goal. Once the alarm is rung, if they are not already inside, there will likely be a stream of people coming out that they will have to work past. We will move on their word, as they can see what is occuring much better than we."
"When we do go in Toros, we need to stay together, and fight side to side or back to back. We don't want to get swarmed and completely surrounded."
Appolo Ac23 Hp 59 d20+14=31 d20+13=20 d20+9=24 d20+6=24 Friday April 7th, 2006 11:40:17 AM
Appolo moves quickly and silently to hide behind the building nearest him.{He arrives at AC21}He keeps his eyes and ears open as he moves on the alert for trouble.
Who builds a wall this low? Don't even need to tumble off it.
Cloaked in her own private shadows, Xenia leaps to the ground and moves quietly around to one end of the building.
"Toros, there's Alarm Bells at the ends of all the buildings. I'm gonna take them out."
"I think there are also flappy guys stationed on the second floors of the buildings. Burning them out don't look like such a bad idea after all. If we need to."
From her haversack, the rogue removes a kit in preparation to muffle the bell.
Movement and Position Jump from Wall and move to AP18 As Move Equivalent, take out MW Thief's tools.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM)
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 2 (DM JohnP) d20=3 d20=20 d20=14 d20=1 d20=17 Sunday April 9th, 2006 5:17:14 PM
Hearing reports from both Nauthiz'Ull and Xenia, Toros has a good idea of the situation and relays that to Garrett. He reads a scroll to cast Protection from Evil on himself and offers another copy to Garrett.
Garrett declines the offer, for the time being, in order to enchant his weapon. He suggests that Toros advise both members of the stealthy group to act quickly.
Appolo moves across the overgrown area inside the walls towards the wall of the nearest building. One the fey-orcs happens to be looking at just the correct time, and raises the alarm!
Still, Appolo is able to make it behind the nearest building and hide beside it. Fey-orcs Spot = 3, 20 (natural) And, AC21 would put Appolo inside one of the buildings, so I placed him alongside the nearest one.
Xenia moves towards the nearest of the buildings and prepares to muffle the alarm bell there. She is still hidden and, as far as she can tell, unobserved by the fey-orcs.
Nauthiz'Ull remains crouched beside the wall of the building. A pair of guards are coming towards him and he doesn't move.
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The fey-orc (O1) who saw Appolo runs towards the end of the nearest building, grasps the cord hanging from the bell and begins ringing it. All the while, the creature is shouting.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
"Intruders! Raise the alarm! Intruders!
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
It keeps ringing the bell, announcing to anyone inside the compound that enemies have been spotted.
It's companion (O2) moves towards where Appolo was spotted. It approaches where Xenia is hiding but doesn't spot the skilled rogue.
Anyone hiding alongside the buildings can hear creatures inside beginning to stir. Xenia can see one poking its head from the nearest building.
nauthiz'ull [ac20 hp90/90: longstrider] Sunday April 9th, 2006 10:56:11 PM ooc.John, I am sorry, I did not think that you were posting until tomorrow...I appologize.
Watching as everything starts going wrong, words spout curses that only one other in this group has heard before and that was very seldom.
Not needing to whisper anymore Nauth uses the spell to communicate with everyone.
Meet back at the supply piles! I am going on top of the wall for the best shots!
If that plan is shot down during the next few seconds while Nauth removes a scroll from its respective pouch. With a look at the approaching orcs he flashes a wink and sprints back towards the piles of supplies where he first scaled the wall.
I am going to use a scroll. I will be able to understand what they are saying, amybe we can cheat them of any suprises. ........................... Spells Prepared 1) Entangle, Entangle 2) Cat's Grace
If there is enough time, Nauth will active the scroll of Comprehend Languages.
Xenia steps away from the door of the barracks and draws a potion from her haversack. She fires some quick information at Toros through the Message spell.
"We're made, Toros. They've seen someone. We gotta move quick now or be ready to kill every single last orkie around. And Gargalus too. I don't think we can do that."
"Burn down the barracks. Tell Nauth that I'm going in. I'll be flying."
Then the dark rogue gulps the potion and eyes her target ... the Front Door of the Lair.
Don't close the doors. Don't close the doors. Please. Don't close those doors.
Movement and Position Draw Potion and Drink. 5-foot back to AQ18
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Fly (Duration 60 from Round 2 Sunday April 9th, 2006 4:17:14 PM)
drew ooc Monday April 10th, 2006 2:47:18 PM
okay, did someone take the two vials of alchemist fire that i offered up? if not then i still have use for them.
Chris OOC Monday April 10th, 2006 6:49:38 PM
Appolo did
Appolo Ac 23,HP 59 d20+14=24 d20+13=19 d20+12=14 Monday April 10th, 2006 6:54:26 PM
Appolo sprints down the back off the building away from thguards and around the corner.Pulling out a bottle of the Alchemists fire as he doese so.When reaches the entrance ot the building he will toss it in.He then keeps running to the next building.Hopefully the others will take cover and the enemy will follow him.
Move silently24 hide 19 Toss 14
Garrett (AC:30, HP: 71/71) Monday April 10th, 2006 8:42:11 PM
"Toros, let's get closer this round, then we can cast spells that we need for combat as we move in tactically. Stay close my friend, we should try and be as near to each other as the combat allows."
Garrett runs 80' towards the compound, a full run. (Next round he plans on casting Righteous might and then taking a single move towards the compound)
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 3 (DM JohnP) O2 d20=4 O3 d20+6=17 O4 d20+6=14 Monday April 10th, 2006 10:26:57 PM Nauthiz'Ull decides that he will seek high ground. After retrieving a scroll from his pouch, he moves back towards the storage piles where he first entered. He is able to make it nearly to the corner of the building. Behind him, he can hear the fey-orcs shouting. Move Equivalent to withdraw scroll, then Move 40' to AB55
Xenia backs away from the doorway, expecting enemies to come boiling out any second. She takes a potion from her pouch and gulps it down. He feet lift off the ground a short distance as she remains hidden beside the building.
Appolo no longer bothers with stealth, running along the outer wall of the building towards its south end. He is able to round the corner andreach the doorway but doesn't have time to throw the Alchemist's Fire inside. Free - draw weapon (alchemist fire) while moving, then Full round Run action to move to the south doorway, but still not able to throw the Alchemist fire
Garrett runs towards the compound, his armor making a clanking racket as he does so.
Toros remains in the undergrowth, relaying messages from Xenia and Nauthiz'Ull. Make a post early enough, and I'll include your actions for this round.
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The fey-orcs who first spotted Appolo charge after him. The first one (O1) stops ringing the bell because he is confident that he has roused his fellows. It runs to the bell just beside Xenia and begins ringing it. The second runs past Xenia, not even suspecting that another enemy is hiding by his feet. Spot = 4
Xenia - if you choose, make multiple AoO vs. AC 17
The fey-orcs closest to Nauthiz'Ull charge after him, yelling and drawing their falchions as they do so. Both are able to reach the ranger and swing at him but neither can connect. O3 misses AC 17 O4 misses AC 14
The pair of fey-orcs near the stockpiles hurry towards the shouting.
Other guards also run to ring alarm bells at the buildings.
Fey-orcs start to exit from the building where the first alarm bell was rung. Some of them see Appolo and start yelling.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG1 CLANG!
Sanity Info Fey-orcs = AC 17
PLEASE POST YOUR INTENDED SQUARE FOR MOVEMENT OR ELSE I'LL MOVE FOR YOU
Toros Monday April 10th, 2006 10:33:19 PM
Everything changes all of a sudden, and the taur follows the protector as quick as possible, talking to their friends on the run, "Nauth, Xenia..., Garrett and I are coming.., where is Appolo?"
Action: full-move closer to the compound entrance Active spells: Mage Armor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil
Toros - spell list Monday April 10th, 2006 11:23:44 PM
Sorry that I have not done this earlier;
0: Detect Magic, Guidance, Resistance*2 1: Magic Weapon*2, Shield of Faith, Entropic Shield 2: Resist Energy, Silence, Aid
Xenia (AC21, 55/55 HP) d20+22=33 d20+22=33 d20+20=34 d20+13=27 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 11:26:57 AM
Xenia flies. Literally. Thief's kit still in hand, she streaks though the air toward the doorway to the Lair. Low to the ground, speed is the important thing now.
Once inside, first thing is to start thinking of the way back out. The rogue spares a glance at the door to the Lair. Her eye looks for the way it closes and the way it locks. What sort of strength is it gonna take to open and close the sucker? Wouldn't be good to get locked in.
Cloaked in darkness, she listens up the way for the sound of running feet. Have the orkie's in the Lair caught on yet? And could she fly over them if they have? She looks up at the ceiling to guage the height.
Movement and Position Double Move Enter the Lair at Z9 (5 feet off the ground) 15 more feet left of movement to potentially use in the Lair.
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:02:36 PM) Fly (Duration 60 from Round 2 Sunday April 9th, 2006 4:17:14 PM)
No AoO. No weapon in hand. All she has is a thief's kit.
Garrett Tuesday April 11th, 2006 11:33:23 AM
Garrett moves another 80' toward the entrance to the compound.(or move and go over the wall if it's size is easily navigated.)
Toros Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:20:25 PM
Toros follows Garrett and makes a full-move, although he prefers to go to the entrance.
"Nauth, Xenia should be in now, and it is better the rest of us stay together. Can you see Appolo? Where could be best to meet and fight? We are close now."
Appolo Ac 23 Hp %9 d20+12=17 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:35:43 PM
Appolo sprints down the lane as comes up on the entrance to the next building.He tosess his alchemist fire in it then sprints away.Hoping Xenia will take this opputinity to sneak into the cave.
Toss 17 Unsure of damage.
nauthiz'ull [ac20 hp90/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+9=22 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 8:37:31 PM
Seeing his options rapidly diminish Nauth sprints north and around the building, heading back towards the supply pile.
Toros, you and Garret come through the front gate and take an immediate right. Come up behind them and destroy them.
He will take the time to cast his Comprehend Languages scroll ........................... spellcraft.22
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 4 (DM JohnP) O3 AoO d20+4=15 O4 AoO d20+4=22 d20+4=17 2d4(3+3)+4=10 O3 d20+4=24 d20+4=21 4d4(3+4+2+4)+8=21 O4 d20+4=18 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:01:49 PM Toros kept up with Garrett when he ran towards the compound.
Xenia flies off towards the entrance of the Lair, zooming in through the open doors after avoiding the fey-orcs. DM JohnP - More below in a spoiler post.
Garrett and Toros both keep running for the compound. Toros relays the advice that he received from Nauthiz'Ull, so the pair run for the front gate.
Appolo tosses the vial of Alchemist's Fire inside the tall building. He has the satisfaction of seeing the vial break against the floor, splashing a pair of fey-orcs inside the building. A pool of fire is burning near one of the walls of the building.
Appolo then sprints off towards the southeast between the building and the wall.
Nauthiz'Ull decides to run from the two fey-orcs rather than fighting them. He moves off to the north, allowing both of the fey-orcs to swing at his back. Only one of the fey-orcs manages to hit but it was a good swing. O3 misses AC 15 O4 hits AC 22 (threat), not confirmed AC 17, 10 damage
After moving away from the two fey-orcs, Nauthiz'Ull reads his scroll. DM JohnP - I parsed this exactly as you posted, only moving you first before reading the scroll. That way, at least the spell goes off.
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The first pair of fey-orcs (O1 & O2) chase after Appolo. The second one (O2) catches up to the pirate.
The pair of fey-orcs who are chasing Nauthiz'Ull keep running after him. Each of them is shouting for Nauthiz'Ull in Orcish. Nauth - Highlight to display spoiler: {Die! Die, human scum!}
Each of them clumsily swings his sword at Nauthiz'Ull, one nearly dropping the ranger with his swing. O3 hits AC 24 (threat), confirmed AC 21, 21 damage O4 misses AC 18
The other pair of guards (O5 & O6) at the south end round the corner and see that their fellows are fighting a human. They run to the north and catch up to Nauthiz'Ull.
In the Lair - Round 4 (DM JohnP) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:23:07 PM
Xenia only - Highlight to display spoiler: {The dark rogue flies into the entrance of the lair. Just inside the cave opening are a pair of great bronze doors that could be swung across to bar the entrance.
Swung, that is, if Gargalus had several ogres or giants to serve as doorkeepers. In addition to the weight of the doors, it's obvious that they haven't been closed in a long time. The hinges look extremely corroded and there are piles of dirt in front of the doors.
Xenia moves 15 feet further into the entrance. She sees a set of stirs ahead of her that goes up approximately 30 feet. Beyond it, she can see something of the front portion of the cave. No guards are visible. }
Al/Xenia - OoC Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:46:48 PM
404 on the Map, John.
ed. JohnP - That would be a case "I forgot to post the map to the website". I won't have a chance to fix it before tonight. Hopefully you have enough information to go on. It looks like the map drawn by Dreana.
Garrett (AC:30, HP: 71/71) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:26:12 AM
(OOC: going from the previous map, it looks like Garrett is about 85-90 feet from the entrance. If that's the case.)
Garrett takes another 80' run, placing him almost to the entrance to the compound.
"Toros, tell them that we are just about to the entrance. If someone needs some help, that is where they will find us."
DM Note (JohnP) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:02:35 AM
Okay, I screwed up royally on all the maps.
I won't get a chance to fix them until tonight. Feel free to hold off posting until after I get the maps up.
Toros 5d4(4+2+4+3+3)+5=21 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:44:41 AM
"Nauth, in a few seconds, you can meet us at the entrance, and tell the same to Appolo, if you can..."
"Hope, you are doing all right in there, Xenia...."
Toros hurries to the entrance, drawing his magic missile wand, meanwhile. If he can see an enemy, he will activate the wand, the first three missiles to hit for one (13 hp damage) and the last two missile for another (8 hp).
OOC: Toros has a base speed of 50 ft now, I do not know, if two-three full rounds are enough to get to the entrance and attack with this speed. Feel free to position him appropriately.
Active spells: Mage Armor, Longstrider, Protection from Evil
drew Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:15:10 AM
holding for map
Map (DM JohnP) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:15:35 PM
Okay, here's the maps. Sorry about that.
Take a look at the maps and revise your posts, if desired.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+1=19 d20+5=15 d20+5=11 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:42:42 PM ooc.I am really going out on a limb with this.
Confussion is instantly wiped away by panic and the thunder of blood within his ears. That muddled with the screams of fey-orks calling for his life.
Wihtout thinking Nauth runs south and attempts to Overrun the ork to the south and will continue on if successfull.
Toros! I need you two here NOW!!!!!!!!! Through the gate!!!!!!! ................................ Opposed STR check-19 IF I fail the STR check then my REF to stay standing is 15.
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
sorry about the 3rd roll, I got a bit happy with the button.
Appolo Ac 23 HP59 d20+12=16 d20+12=32 d10+4=11 d8+4=10 Thursday April 13th, 2006 12:37:41 AM
When the Fey Orc catches up to him Appolo doesn't waste any time.He spins and slahes at the creature twice with his swords hoping to cut the enemy down before more can arrive.
Attack 16 #2 Critical hit natural 20 Damage 11x2=22+ 10 for 32 points.
Garrett Thursday April 13th, 2006 8:17:24 AM
Last post is good. 80' towards the entrance.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 5 (DM JohnP) O4 AoO d20+4=5 O5 d20+4=6 Appolo Crit confirmation d20+12=30 O1 d20+4=23 d20+4=15 2d4(4+3)+4=11 O9 d20+4=21 OA d20+4=15 Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:39:35 PM
The running battle continues inside the compound as everyone tries to attract the attention of the fey-orc guards.
Outside the compound, Garrett sprints to the front entrance of the compound.
Toros runs up to the entrance and fires his Wand of Magic Missile at the nearest two fey-orcs. That happens to be two of the fey-orcs attacking Nauthiz'Ull. One (O3) falls to the ground dead while the other (O4) is badly hurt.
Toros is close enough to see that the ranger is surrounded by the fey-orcs. Nauthiz'Ull wants to run towards the gate. He doesn't need to bowl over fey-orc O3 since Toros put that one down. So he withdraws, moving away from the two fey-orcs that have surrounded him. Nauthiz'Ull is able to make it to the gate, joining Toros and Garrett. Fey-orc O4 AoO misses AC 4 Fey-orc O5 AoO misses AC 5
Inside the compound, Appolo is dealing with the fey-orcs chasing him. He whips his two swords out and swings at the fey-orc. His first attack misses fey-orc O2 (AC 17) but the second bites deeply into the fey-orc. Appolo stands there, looking over his handiwork. He does see some smoke coming from the doorway where he hurled the Alchemist's Fire. DM JohnP - First attack missed as fey-orcs have AC 17. I rolled the crit confirmation for the second attack. You didn't indicate which one of the weapons was the bursting one and didn't roll the damage. And you didn't indicate where you wanted to move, so you're standing there for the fey-orc hordes.
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The first fey-orc (O1) runs up to Appolo, swinging his falchion as he goes. The big sword connects, nearly doing critical damage. O1 hits AC 23 (threat), not confirmed AC 15, 11 damage
Another pair of fey-orcs run up to the pirate. Neither is able to hit the Appolo with their falchions. O9 misses AC 21 OA misses AC 15
The other orcs run about, most going towards the front gate where most of the party are clustered. Appolo also sees some of the fey-kobolds launch themselves from the upper floors of the taller buildings.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs have AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hitpoints Fey-kobolds have AC 18
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+6=9 d20+6=24 d20+11=16 d20+12=28 d20+13=15 d20+13=33 d20+13=21 d8+2=6 3d10(4+7+9)=20 Friday April 14th, 2006 12:38:30 AM
Seeing the massive figure of Toros and the familiar face of one of his dearest wunjos Nauth is able to curb his panic enough for clear thought.
"I'm going up. I will be of best use up there."
Nauth then jumps up and pulls him self up the wall where he lets loose a flaming arrow. ............................... JohnP- If Nauth did not have to overrun then he would have drawn his bow while retreating. If that is not possible then he will draw it once atop the wall.
move.51Y climb.9 (hero point reroll=24) listen.28 (To hear what they are screaming) know:nature.16 (to determine what type of creature these are. Mostly for favored enemy bonuses, etc.) spot.15
target is 59W attack.33 NAT 20! (confirm.21) damage.6(x3)=18 + 20 (flame burst for crit)=38 total (unless the magic effect is triple for crit as well, then 78 damage!)
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Toros 81/81 hp d20=14 5d4(4+4+2+3+3)+5=21 Friday April 14th, 2006 5:33:29 AM
This round AC: 32 (14 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor) + 2 (protection from evil) + 3 (defensive fight))
Missiles from the magic wand hits the three fey-orc that Toros feels the direct and closest threat, trying to finish the badly injured one first. (first missile gives 5 hp damage to O4, which should be enough to drop it, the next three ones give 12 hp damage to O5, which should also be enough to drop conscious the fey-orc, and the last missile 4 hp damage to O6). Then Toros will draw a scroll and get ready for any attack. As much as possible, the Taur will stand close to, but behind Garrett to benefit from his Protector abilities without being in direct contact with the enemy.
Thinking that the ranger himself is not badly hurt afterall Toros asks him about the other friend, as he climbs up the wall: "Nauth, can you see Appolo?"
Appolo Ac23 48/59 d20+12=18 d20+12=25 d20+12=16 d10+4=9 d8+4=5 Friday April 14th, 2006 10:55:35 AM
Appolo lays into the creature that hit him,slahing it twice.Hoping that Xenia is able to sneeak into the lair and find what they came for.he then backs up a step and goes on the defensive.
Attack 18,25 Damage 9+5=14 Please ignore third attack roll mistake Thank You.
Garrett (AC: 32, HP:89/71) Friday April 14th, 2006 9:21:36 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 81 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil. 9 rounds remaining
Garrett moves forward to V60, so there is room to accomadate his growth and then he casts Righteous might.
Garrett smiles at the orcs. "Come little piggies, let's play." He says to them in orc.
Seeing the damage that Nauth has taken, Garrett chooses him as the target of his interpose ability. "I got you covered Wunjo" Garrett says to his longtime friend. "Both of you stay within 5 feet of me, and I will make it much harder for them to hit either of you in a moment. Let's bring them all here to us as long as we are able, and give Xenia time."
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 6 (DM JohnP) d6=6 O1 d20+4=22 O9 d20+4=24 d20+4=18 2d4(2+4)+4=10 OA d20+6=23 2d4(1+1)+4=6 OB d20+4=5 K4 d20+1=3 O5 d20+4=23 O6 d20+4=10 OC d20+4=6 OE d20+4=10 OG d20+4=6 OF d20+4=22 Friday April 14th, 2006 10:44:23 PM Nauthiz'Ull is heartened to see his companions outside the walls. He clambers over to the wall, slips briefly but then claws his way to the to top. Once there, he lines up a shot at the nearest fey-orc. He strikes true and literally blows up the fey-orc. The fey-orcs are all now screaming about killing the nasty humans and the cat-thing outside the wall. DM JohnP - Didn't notice this before, but it should be 2d10 for the burst. And the extra d6 for flame is still rolled even on a critical.
Toros fires off his wand again, dropping one fey-orc and nearly dropping another. He retrieves a scroll and tries to stay close to Garrett.
Garrett steps into the gate opening and then grows in size. He nearly blocks the doorway after casting the spell. He wants to protect Nauthiz'Ull but the ranger is too far away.
Appolo swings his swords at the fey-orc that earlier hit him. He manages to land both blows but cannot get through the supernaturally tough hide of the fey-orc. Still, the electricity coursing down the blade of one sword damages the fey-orc. DM JohnP - I rolled the damage for the Shocking Burst effect on one weapon
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The fey-orcs move to surround Appolo, both to take every advantage they can and to prevent his slipping away. The first fey-orc (O1) barely misses but the second (O9) lands a solid hit. The third (OA) slips behind Appolo and slashes him lightly. The fourth one (OB) moves in and slips as it swings. Fey-orc O1 misses AC 22 Fey-orc O9 hits AC 24 (threat), not confirmed AC 18, 10 damage Fey-orc OA hits AC 23, 6 damage Fey-orc OB misses AC 5 (natural 1)
One of the fey-kobolds runs to the melee and pokes feebly at Appolo with his spear. K4 misses AC 3
Down at the gate, the fey-orcs are intimidated by Garrett's sudden growth. Still, their master is unforgiving so they press forward. None of them can get past the enchanted armor of the Protector. O5 misses AC 23 O6 misses AC 10 OC misses AC 6 OE misses AC 10 OG misses AC 6
One of the fey-orcs instead tries to attack Toros, with exactly the same lack of success. OF misses AC 22
The rest of the fey-orcs and fey-kobolds inside the compound scurry about. More are exiting the buildings, too.
The people at the gate can now see the smoke billowing from somewhere to the north.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs have AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hitpoints Fey-kobolds have AC 18
Toros Saturday April 15th, 2006 12:26:20 AM
Having dodged the first attack of the enemy easily with the luck of Wardd, Toros tries to think...
He knows neither what the Lair is like nor how Xenia is doing inside the Lair at the moment, but now having an idea of how the compound is settled and where Appolo could be, Toros gives his first priority to look for the Pirate. However, the entrance is blocked now, and the number of the enemy is increasing second by second inside the compound...
Toros first directs his wand to the location of where Appolo should be in order to get the attention of the Protector and show him where their friends can be "Garrett, we have to find Appolo, he could be trapped on that side." Then the taur uses his wand to show his friends the smoke cloud billowing from the North, "...and we had better watch this smoke too".
For a second, the wemic waits for any response from his friends, in the form of actions or words, in order to determine what he should do next...
Xenia's Voice Sunday April 16th, 2006 8:14:54 AM "Toros? You stil there? I'm in. I took a few secs for a couple of potions, but I'm in. This place is huge. I feel so small here. Three really big Monster Cages on either side. Lots of things in them. Some of them moaning and stuff. Two big ones all covered in chains."
"I'm gonna try and zip past the cages and into the Throne Room."
"Here goes."
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+13=32 d20+13=21 d20+8=17 d20+3=7 d8+3=8 d8+3=11 d8+3=10 Sunday April 16th, 2006 9:49:06 PM
A fleeting sense of satisfaction washes over the ranger as he sees his foe vaporize before him.
He looks around and sees the fluttering fey-kobolds approaching.
"Flying ones coming up! I got them handled!"
Arm and hand becomes a blur as four shafts take flight towards the winged kobolds. ........................ a1.32 (definite hit) a2.21 (definite hit) a3.17 (possible hit depending on favored enemy bonuses) a4.7 (no hit) d1.8 d2.11 d3.10 (possible damage depending on a3 variable)
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Appolo Ac 23 Hp25 Monday April 17th, 2006 2:33:46 AM
Appolo is hurt and goes cpmpletely on the defensiveHe waits for his opputunity to strike or flee.Whichever comes first as waits for the enemy to make a mistake.
Toros 81/81 hp d20=13 d20=4 d20=12 d20=20 d20=15 d20=7 d20=7 Monday April 17th, 2006 2:56:13 AM
This round AC: 32 (13 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor) + 2 (protection from evil) + 3 (defensive fight) +1 reduce person) +1 Luck point (used in Move silent) + Longstrider + Reduce Person (1 minute, no size penalty, +2 dexterity) ---------------------------------------------
It is good to hear from Xenia, and Nauth is dealing with the flying feys, and Toros makes his decision without losing any more time... "Garrett, I am going to bring Appolo.., hope we will be back soon."
Relying on the guarding of Wardd and the Protector, Toros activates his scroll (Reduce Person) and the fey-orc attacking him sees a Taur diminishing in size. Then, the reduced Taur swiftly blends with shadows to retreat (Hide, 21 (4+17), Move silently, 29(12+17)), pass Garrett and Nauth, and climb the wall (50ft movement, natural 20 for climb!, position at 60 AE AF). With four legs the wemic finds it easier to balance his weight (Balance, 24 (15+9)) and starts walking on the wall to the corner... (spot and listen, both 11 (7+4))
Garrett (AC: 32, HP: 71/71) d20+10=28 2d6(4+1)+14=19 d20+5=21 2d6(1+2)+14=17 Monday April 17th, 2006 11:21:02 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 80 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 8 rounds remaining.
Garrett swings at orc 0F, to give Toros some room to maneuver. "Go Toros, I can handle things for a bit here."
Attack: (Power attack by 3) hit 28ac, Damage: 19hp.
If he goes down, Garrett's next attack goes at orc OE, if not then OF gets swing #2 also.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 7 (DM JohnP) OF AoO d20+4=5 O1 d20+6=9 O9 d20+4=17 OA d20+6=7 OB d20+4=8 K4 d20+1=19 O5 d20+4=13 O6 d20+4=7 OC d20+4=13 OE d20+4=12 OG d20+4=9 Monday April 17th, 2006 10:13:33 PM Toros relays messages from Appolo and Xenia to his companions who are holding the compound gate. After doing so, he stands back to consider his options.
From his vantage point on top of the wall, Nauthiz'Ull spots the two winged fey-kobolds approaching the group. He fires off four arrows but only the first two fly true, the third just barely missing a kobold. Both fey-kobolds crumple with burning arrows sticking from their bodies. DM JohnP - While it wasn't needed this time, you should also roll the d6 fire damage for each hit.
With every side blocked, Appolo concentrates on fighting defensively. DM JohnP - I'm assuming Total Defense, with +4 to AC
Toros decides that he should go rescue Appolo, so he recites the words written on a scroll and shrinks himself down. Despite not taking any efforts to protect himself, the fey-orc cannot hit Toros. The small liontaur now runs to the east and then scales the wall, hidden in the shadows that linger there. Fey-orc OF misses AC 5
Intent on holding the gateway and protecting his friends, Garrett swings his longsword twice at one of the fey-orcs and drives it to the ground. But he's still surrounded by five other fey-orcs.
The smoke is now billowing from the building in the northeast corner of the compound.
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With Appolo concentrating on defense, none of the fey-orcs nor the fey-kobold can hit him. O1 misses AC 9 O9 misses AC 17 OA misses AC 7 (natural 1) OB misses AC 8 K3 misses AC 19
The fey-orcs keep coming at Appolo, sure to replace any that fall to his swords when he starts attacking again.
The same is true at the gate, where none of the fey-orcs can land a sword stroke on Garrett. O5 misses AC 13 O6 misses AC 7 OC misses AC 13 OE misses AC 12 OG misses AC 9
Other fey-orcs run closer to the the pair who are holding the gate. Two run up right below Nauthiz'Ull but cannot attack.
Xenia's Voice Monday April 17th, 2006 10:19:02 PM "I'm in the Throne Room, Toros," she says. "I got no idea what I'm looking for. But it's gotta be here somewhere."
Toros 81/81 hp d20=12 5d4(3+2+4+1+2)+5=17 d20=10 Monday April 17th, 2006 10:51:56 PM
The Taur moves on the wall with ease (balance, 23 (12+11)), seeing the smoke and the crowd of the feys at the North East. Appolo should be there.
Coming to a proper position (AQ 60), Toros becomes visible and activates his wand. The magic missiles drops the orc OA (14 hp damage) and injures the kobold K4 (3 hp damage), providing a space for Appolo to retreat.
"Appolo over here," Toros shouts to attract the attention of his friend. He is also ready to warn the Pirate, if any of the feys try to trap him, while he is retreating. Toros is too busy with Appolo now that the wemic cannot respond to Xenia.
----------------------------------------------- This round AC: 30 (10 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor, 1 hour) + 2 (protection from evil, 3 min.) + 3 (defensive fight) +2 reduce person) +2 Luck point (used in Balance check) + Longstrider (1 hour) + Reduce Person (1 minute, no size penalty, +2 dexterity +1 AC, -2 strength)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+12=21 d20+12=31 d20+7=10 d20+2=8 d8+2=8 d8+2=9 d6=3 d6=2 Monday April 17th, 2006 11:18:06 PM
Nauth watches as the two flying kobolds drop in flames. However there are more to come.
"Wunjo, two more with wings coming up. I will have your back in a moment my friend. Domi will hold you safe and Gargul will take your enemies with him."
Nauth watches the two flying kobolds flutter his way and calms his nerves to steady his hand.
Ull'Heimdall, guide these arrows true. Friga watch over our wunjo and fill him with your soothing voice.
In a flurry of twangs and a blur of arrows, Nauth does what he has been trained to do; kill before being killed.
"Wunjo! My arrows will not be as effective against the orcs. If Domi could grant me something to inflict greater pain upon thine enemy, I will pray to him later." ............................. move.5' step left, towards Garret
full attack with rapid shot.13/8/3+1 MW arrows=14/9/4=12/7/2 with -2 for rapid shot a1.21 a2.31 a3.10 a4.8 d1.8+3=11 d2.9+2=11 attacking K5 then K6 if K5 falls.
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Garrett (AC: 32, HP: 71/71) d20+1=19 2d6(2+3)+10=15 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 8:40:19 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 79 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 7 rounds remaining.
Garrett yells back to Nauth "Sorry Wunjo, my blade is magical and is not very effective either. The magic that gargalus placed upon these beings has made them much harder to hurt. Fortunately for us, it also makes them fey. Let me try and give us a little breathing room."
Garrett calls upon the power of Domi and attempts to turn the fey within 60' of him.
Turning Check: 19 --can turn fey of 12HD Turning damage: 15 -- 15hd of fey are turned Destroyed: fey of 4hd or less are destroyed instead of turned.
Xenia's Voice Tuesday April 18th, 2006 10:41:37 AM "TOROS! I hear someone coming in!!! I think they're here to release the monsters. They gotta be here to release the monsters on you guys."
"If there's more than one, I don't think I'll be able to stop 'em. If that's the case, I'll have to just let 'em go and count on speed to let me grap the Power Thingie and run."
"Wish me luck. This could be bad."
Toros Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:16:30 AM
The new information from Xenia cannot be ignored.
"Xenia, dont take too much risk, let it happen, we need you alive here! Also, let me know, if you need us over there... We will pray for you, and be waiting for you here! Good luck, Xenia!"
Then the Taur lets Nauth knows what Xenia told him about the monsters... Garrett and the ranger should be ready for what is coming next.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp25 d20+12=18 d20+8=21 d20+15=25 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 12:23:22 PM
Appolo is playing defence when he sees and hears Toros.When the Orc falls he irst Jumps then tumbles past the enemy moving quickly through the gap.Coming up he sprints toward the main gate.{Run Feat Mobility,Dodge Uncanny Dodge and Evasion.
Tumble 18 Jump 21 Balance 25
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 8 (DM JohnP) OB AoO d20+4=7 O1 AoO d20+4=6 O9 d20+4=12 A d20+6=23 B d20+6=7 K3 d20+1=18 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 10:44:16 PM Toros runs easily across the top of the wall until he can see the fey-orcs surround Appolo. The liontaur triggers his wand and sends Magic Missiles arching towards the fey-creatures. One of the fey-orcs drops and a fey-kobold is badly hurt.
Also up on the wall, Nauthiz'Ull draws back and fires at the two fey-kobolds that are approaching. By doing so, he ignores the fey-orcs that are below him. Each of the fey-kobolds drop to the ground. DM Note: Roll the 1d6 for fire damage. It's not needed for fey-kobolds, but essential for fey-orcs
Garrett concentrates and calls upon his ability to turn or dispel fey. Again, the answering surge of power is different but somehow familiar. Around him, the fey fall to the ground as their fey nature is ripped from them.
The breathing room provided by Toros allows Appolo to get away. He tumbles past the fey-kobold, baring his back to the clumsy fey-orcs. None of them manage to hit him. After finishing his roll, Appolo gets to his feet and sprints towards his companions. He is able to make it into the piles of building materials.
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The fey-orcs clustered around Appolo take up the chase but are unable to keep up with the rogue. Other fey-creatures take up the chase.
Fey-orcs A and B charge Garrett, yelling and swinging their falchions. Neither can hit him, even if they are still standing. DM - Garrett, take an AoO if you choose against AC 15 Fey-orc A misses AC 23 Fey-orc B misses AC 7
Fey-kobold K3 runs towards the shrunken Toros and stabs at him with its spear but misses. K3 misses AC 18
More and more of the fey-creatures are appearing from the buildings.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs = AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hps Fey-kobolds = AC 18, 8 hitpoints
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:08:19 PM
The ranger watches as his wunjo casts aside the fey with ease.
"That is my wunjo! I am going to block them up a bit now."
Nauth reaches a hand towards where the three orcs are currently at, between the building and the wall, and, with palm upwards he wiggles his fingers and some faint sounds of magic spew from his lips. The vegetation begins to writhe and spring forth in life, entangling the orcs. ................................. cast: Entangle on 58AE
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Xenia's Voice Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:24:22 PM
... is silent ...
Toros Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:31:25 PM
"Appolo, the way to entrance is blocked, you have to climb over the wall"
The Taur waits for the rogue in case he can be of some help such as to give a hand to climb, stop feys chasing him etc..
Garrett (AC:32, HP: 71/71) d20+13=23 2d6(4+6)+16=26 d20+13=21 2d6(6+5)+16=27 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 12:03:11 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 78 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 6 rounds remaining.
Garrett takes his AoO at the orc. AoO (Power attack by 5): Hit AC 23 Damage: 26hp.
Garrett then focus's his remaining swings at the orc still standing before him.
Attack 1(still Power attack by 5): hit 21 ac. Damage: 27hp.
Garrett yells to Nauth. "Nauth, I am clearing the gateway. Let them know that it is clear if they wish to regroup here. If not, then I will head in farther after deal with these others nearby." Garrett smiles at Nauthiz'Ull. "Just like back home eh wunjo? At least these little piggies don't have any Sne Kjempe with them."
With no opponents remaining before him after his first swing, Garrett moves into the compound and prepares to clear the gateway by engaging the group of four to his left.
Garrett moves 20' to R+S/58+59, and prepares to use his 10' reach to start killing fey orcs.
Appolo Ac 23 HP25 d20+10=15 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 12:09:46 PM
Appolo follows Toros advice adn heads directly fo the waall and Toros,he climbs the wall quickly with the help of his friend and drops down to the otherside.There he rests a bit,still smarting from his wounds.
Xenia's Voice Wednesday April 19th, 2006 3:10:50 PM "Two down. I'm going for the Throne Room."
Toros 81/81 hp d20=9 5d4(4+3+4+4+1)+5=21 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 8:48:06 PM
This round AC: 29 (9 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor, 1 hour) + 2 (protection from evil, 3 min.) + 3 (defensive fight) +2 reduce person) +3 Luck point (any skill check to be necessary) + Longstrider (1 hour) + Reduce Person (7 rounds, no size penalty, +2 dexterity +1 AC, -2 strength) ----------------------------------------------
Toros fires his wand to prevent the feys following Apollo. (hit K7, 9 hp, and O7, 12 hp damage, enough to drop both). Helping the rogue to climb the wall both drop down together to the other side, and the taur takes his healing wand on his other hand to heal Appolo's wounds. The flying kobold attacking him is left to the skillfull hands of Nauth.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 9 (DM JohnP) C d20+2=3 D d20+2=18 E d20+2=16 D d20+2=21 E d20+2=9 C d20+3=8 E d20+3=5 F d20+4=12 G d20+4=9 H d20+4=24 d20+4=17 2d4(2+2)+4=8 I d20+4=7 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:09:00 PM
Heartened by the ease with which Garrett destroyed the fey-orcs, Nauthiz'Ull decides to block their approach on one side. He invokes a prayer and casts an Entangle spell in front of the nearest building. The trampled grasses and plants inside the compound begin writhing and extending upwards, winding their way around the legs of one fey-orc but the other two manage to evade it ... for now. The spell's area extends up and over the wall and extends outside the compound too. Even the caster is caught within the spell area. Nauthiz'Ull - DC 14 Reflex save to avoid becoming entangled. Half movement even if you're not entangled.
Toros yells some encouragement to Appolo while waiting to help him get away from the fey-creatures.
Garrett easily chopped down both of the fey-orcs that charged him. Seeing that no other fey-orcs are close by, he moves to attack the ones clustered outside the building to the west.
Appolo dodges away from the pursuing fey-creatures, looping around the nearby pile of building materials. He approaches the wall just east of Toros and the fey-kobold. He clambers up and over, resting in the shelter of the wall.
Toros acts to assist Appolo, dropping two of the fey-creatures pursuing him.
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The fey-creatures pursuing Appolo keep up the chase, at least to the base of the wall. The fey-orcs are rather clumsy so they simply wait near the base of the wall, waving their swords at Toros.
The fey-kobolds clamber up onto the wall, however, so that Toros is now boxed in. Of course, the cat could simply jump down.
The other fey-creatures detour around the Entangle spell cast by Nauthiz'Ull. One of the fey-orcs begins carefully picking its way through the area. But the other two are trapped.
The fey-orcs near Garrett close with the Protector to do battle. The first gets inside Garrett's swing by making a 5' shift but cannot hit the cleric. The second has to move further, allowing Garrett a chance to swing. Garrett - AoO, please. Maybe make your AoO roll with your post. F misses AC 12 G (if it survives) misses AC 9
The next fey-orc gets a better swing, somehow getting through the Protector's armor and protective magics. It's flachion slices into Garrett. H hits AC 24 (natural 20, threat), not confirmed AC 17, 8 damage
More fey-orcs pour out of the buildings and fey-kobolds are launching themselves through the air.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs = AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hps Fey-kobolds = AC 18, 8 hitpoints
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] Thursday April 20th, 2006 12:27:27 AM
Nauth watches as the ground grows from his will and recalls a lesson taught to him years prior. The hunt is easy when they prey is slow and dumb.
Toros Highlight to display spoiler: { My friend, bring Apollo and yourself back here. Bottle then up between the building and the wall with you and Apollo side by side. I have severely slowed the orcs coming from the north and I will rain down shafts of death to those that are within range!}
Speaking the same magical words over again the ranger watches as another patch of ground springs forth to life.
"These things will be held for a while wunjo! Now it is time for Ull'Heimdall to speak!" ................................ cast: Entangle centered on 43V to basically cover the entire area between the two buildings.
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Toros 81/81 hp d20=18 2d8(7+6)+3=16 Thursday April 20th, 2006 6:56:12 AM
This round AC: 38 (18 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor, 1 hour) + 2 (protection from evil, 3 min.) + 3 (defensive fight) +2 reduce person) +3 Luck point (any skill check to be necessary) + Longstrider (1 hour) + Reduce Person (6 rounds, no size penalty, +2 dexterity +1 AC, -2 strength) ----------------------------------------------------
Toros heals Appolo for 16 hps with the CMW wand and moves closer to the entrance as suggested.
Xenia's Voice Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:20:37 AM "I think I may have help on the way, Toros. The monsters in these cages look like they don't like the orkies much. I'm gonna see if I can turn 'em loose. Then you can all make a run for the Lair while the monsters fight the orkies and we can join up. 'Kay?"
Toros's voice Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:28:31 AM
"This is a good idea, Xenia. I can understand the monsters would not be happy to be kept in these cages. But, then who were the two that you have dealt, thinking they were going to open the cages so that the monsters would attack us?? They would not come there to release the monsters then?? Anyway, we are also not bad here, and would be ready to join you, when you let us know, I guess... But, be careful, Okey??"
Xenia's Voice Thursday April 20th, 2006 1:30:38 PM "It's alright, Toros. From what they tell me, these two that I just killed came in to get someone from down below. It's the guys down below that have keys."
"And you see, the monsters in the entryway, they haven't been changed yet. It's the ones in the cages off the Throne Room that have had themselves changed by the Power Thingie. So, looks like the Power Thingie is downstairs somewhere."
"I'm gonna try and pick the lock on the cages in the Entryway. If you can, get everyone moving toward the Lair, this has just become more than a snatch and grab. When the monsters start coming out of the Front Door, you can make your break."
Garrett (AC:32, HP: 68/71) d20+13=23 2d6(3+3)+16=22 d20+13=14 d20+8=10 Thursday April 20th, 2006 4:53:27 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 77 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 5 rounds remaining.
Garrett swings at the orc(G) who allows him the AoO AoO power att by 5: Hit ac 23. Damage: 22hp
Garrett then turns his attention to orc H, to keep them from flanking him. Attack 1: PA5: miss-- ac 14 Swing 2: miss-- ac 10
DM Post (JohnP) Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:04:27 PM
Waiting on the DM post until Appolo has posted.
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