The Grand Hunt Begins - DM Donna Tuesday March 28th, 2006 11:00:49 PM
K'Nara grins at Gunther and can't help but hug the man rather fiercely.
"If only we were back in The Wold..." she says, reluctantly letting him go, and gently nudging him on his way to his own, separate quarters.
The group rests up for the night, having realized that Smitty's blacksmith shop isn't set up for smelting silver. (Nice try, though...)
Bonecrusher makes sure that the entire group is awakened an hour before the group is to meet the Hunting Party at the mushroom tree in the Crystal Forest.
Now is the time that Ingrge casts his spells on the group.
Now is the last chance to state any changes for any of the PCs.
Now K'Nara asks Bertram if he will be carrying all the vials of Holy Water or will others have some of them, too..?
The Grand Hunt Begins - DM Donna Tuesday March 28th, 2006 11:00:49 PM
K'Nara grins at Gunther and can't help but hug the man rather fiercely.
"If only we were back in The Wold..." she says, reluctantly letting him go, and gently nudging him on his way to his own, separate quarters.
The group rests up for the night, having realized that Smitty's blacksmith shop isn't set up for smelting silver. (Nice try, though...)
Bonecrusher makes sure that the entire group is awakened an hour before the group is to meet the Hunting Party at the mushroom tree in the Crystal Forest.
Now is the time that Ingrge casts his spells on the group.
Now is the last chance to state any changes for any of the PCs.
Now K'Nara asks Bertram if he will be carrying all the vials of Holy Water or will others have some of them, too..?
Milo Tuesday March 28th, 2006 11:18:26 PM
Milo steps up to get the offered spells from Ingrge, "Ya know... despite your oft-times grumpiness... you really are a good friend Ingrge. Thanks for that." Milo is truly sincere. Turning, the halfling takes off his boots of speed, preferring versatility over speed, he places them into his haversack, and retrieves his slippers of spider climb, which he immediately puts on. After that, he stands next to Olana, "I'm as ready as I'm going to be... to get hunted by a crazy vampire lady."
Olana (non detection) Wednesday March 29th, 2006 1:15:26 AM
Olana just stands there, completely oblivious that she's had a spell placed on her.
Lian (Non-detection) Wednesday March 29th, 2006 11:02:08 AM
The monk prepares spells.
(List to follow...)
He grunts about not being a swordsman in Harrowed Moon and needing heavy armor.
Brother Bertram Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:16:46 PM
Bertram grunts at his stupidity and hands the five vials around. "Forgive me Friend K'nara." He gives one to K'nara, Falin, Lian, Milo and Olana curiously. "I may have some spells that will help us friends, but I am afraid it is too early to use them. We must wait until they are needed. I just hope we have time to use them. But for now we will ask for the strength of Domi and Gargul." He pulls his symbol of Domi on its chain from under his chainmail, letting it rest proudly to any who would see. His beard and hair have been braided into the style of his people, His sword and axe across his back. He says a brief prayer over each of his friends and the undertaking. Apparently rambling Bertram mutters something about redemption and prays for guidance for Bella. He then raises his head, his eyes glistening, and hugs each of his friends. Then he squares his shoulders and his visage grows grim. "Rest Friends, They will not disturb you while you sleep. This I swear." He sits a stool in the middle of the doorway and makes himself comfortable.
Falin Wednesday March 29th, 2006 9:13:02 PM
Falin takes the vial from Bertram and returns the hug. "We will overcome this harship like any other. It just might take us a little longer than usual."
Gunther (non-detection) Thursday March 30th, 2006 12:39:43 AM
A little bleary eyed after a restless night, Gunther joins the others. He hands a scroll over to Ingrge. "Dis is my last Stoneskin. Please cast it on Olana ven de time is right. I don't like de idea of her being vithout good defenses." Then he hands a potion over to Milo. "I don't know if dis vill help or not...but here is a potion of Hide from undead. Please give it to Miss Olana."
Swinging his axe anxiously, the warrior looks over at the others. "Let's get dis over vith."
The Rules - DM Donna Thursday March 30th, 2006 1:05:24 AM
"I will go with you to the meeting place." Bonecrusher says after the Talons make their first preparations for the Grand Hunt. "It's the least I can do."
K'Nara says nothing but nods gravely. The party gathers and goes out into the pre-dawn darkness of the eternal night that covers Harrowed Moon.
The trip to the Mushroom Tree is surprisingly short. Once you enter the clearing, you see that only one person is there...the mysterious Amalee, her horse tethered to the tree but herself on foot beside it.
"Welcome, friends and honorary prey," the sheriff practically coos, "To this most festive of occasions. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of our beloved Lady Fidelia! This Grand Hunt will be a most entertaining diversion for our esteemed ruler, so I give you my heart-felt thanks for granting us the honor of your presence here--"
"Yeah, yeah..." K'Nara snaps, her hazel eyes narrowing, "...we can see just how very thrilled YOU are--let's get on with it, already." She scowls fiercely. Amalee's eyes flash dangerously--did they just give off a ruby flare?--but then she smiles most sweetly.
"There are rules both sides must follow," the high-ranking official says, "First, Hunters may only begin the pursuit one hour after moonrise. Both Hunters and Prey may only use what we have with us. Hunters are to track the Prey and attempt capture...no human must be harmed in the Hunt. Should the Prey elude capture until moonset, then victory is awarded to the Prey."
"Lady Sheriff," Bonecrusher says suddenly, "Is it not true that, should the Prey reach Refuge in the Twilight Palace, the Hunt is over and the Prey are the victors..?" Once more you could all swear that an evil ruby glow flares up in Amalee's eyes, but--once more--her tone and expression are jovial.
"You know your old law well, Bonecrusher Tremtol," the woman answers, "It is Lady Fidelia's binding law that reaching refuge before the Hunting Hounds find the Prey ends the Hunt...so long as they remain in the refuge."
Bonecrusher "harrumphs" at this, frowning.
"Now...M'Lady would wish you good luck on the Hunt." Amalee says, turning and striding to one side of the clearing--to where a group of figures emerge from the sharp outlines of the Crystal Forest.
Wolves. Big wolves. Bigger than any you've seen in The Wold...well, almost any.
"Dire wolves." K'Nara growls under her breath.
And, in the front, wearing a heavy velvet gown of blood-red hue, a slender woman--she looks to be human herself, with dark hair and eyes that pass warmly over the Talons, even as her lips bow into a smile. Her smile deepens and warms as she notes the presence of K'Nara...and Gunther. Her stature and mien are most regal, and everyone present can literally FEEL how honest and kind this woman must be.
Bonecrusher immediately falls on his face, prostrate, gabbling "M-My Lady...!"
"Thank you for doing me this most gracious honor." the noblewoman says in a voice that is most musical to the ear. "This promises to be the most entertaining birthday ever for me..."
"Yes, M'Lady!" Amalee replies, herself kneeling in front of the ruler of Harrowed Moon.
"A full hour, Amalee!" Fidelia chides. "We must keep to our word, now!"
"Yes, M'Lady!" the sheriff agrees. The woman in scarlet glides back into the woods before anyone in the party can even think to open thier mouth to object or ask about whether Fidelia truly means to help Olana.
"One hour, Prey!" Amalee growls, jumping to her feet. "One hour only--as My Lady commands!"
With this, Amalee and the wolves melt into the shadows of the Forest...leaving the horse tethered to the tree, and the Talons with a countdown to when those wolves will attempt to start their hunt...
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) Thursday March 30th, 2006 6:52:36 AM
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
The monk sighs and waits for instruction from K'Nara. Realizing the horse has been left, his brain starts running overtime. "Why would she leave the horse?" He looks up at the massive beast.
"I don't suggest planning anything in the prescence of the horse."
Milo Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:13:56 PM
Looking to Lian, "I don't suggest planning ANYTHING. Spontanaeity wins the day in a hunt." Grabbing Olana's hand, and looking to K'nara, "We only have an hour's head start. Time to move." At K'nara's word, the halfling rogue is ready to assume point.
Gunther AC30, HP 83/83 (non-detection) Thursday March 30th, 2006 11:32:11 PM
Noting the wolves, Gunther grins a little. Not quite kitties, but still, they act a lot the same. And a whole lot better than werewolves! His smile instantly disappears as he notes the woman's lingering smile at K'nara and himself. Not like that...anything but that... Gunther shakes his head, trying to rid himself of the bone chilling fear of the vampire waiting for him out there. Moving alongside Milo, Gunther whispers over to Ingrge. "I don't suppose dat you have any fly spells handy? Dat vould make us move quite a bit faster..."
Olana Friday March 31st, 2006 12:20:41 AM
Olana's limited mental resources are in a turmoil. A hug from Bertram, some spells that made her tingle from head to toe, and the wolves that make her hackles rise, and now Milo wants to play. Fun, fun, after all, and so she smiles.
And They're Off..! - DM Donna Friday March 31st, 2006 12:49:51 AM
Bonecrusher wishes the party luck and turns back in the direction of Reston, quickly exitting from the forest of crystal.
K'Nara's hazel eyes narrow as Lian's comment about the horse percolates through her head.
"This way, then..." she says, immediately moving off due east at a quick pace. Once the group traveled about a mile or so, she immediately had them change direction to northeast: the direction that the mushroom harvesters said that the Twilight Palace was located in.
"Double-time..." she urges the rest of the party, "...the quicker we reach it, the sooner we can get this damnable game over with!"
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) Friday March 31st, 2006 10:21:37 AM
The monk works to stay in pace with the group, trying to avoid leaving them behind as he is faster than the lot. He moves near K'Nara. "Sorry about that back there, but I thought it odd for a hunter of any sort to leave behind a mount. Beside, the horse could have been relaying information to her in some form or another." He continues on.
"Someone should get an arial view at some point. I agree with Gunther."
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+2=10 d20+6=13 Friday March 31st, 2006 11:29:23 AM
Keeping up with the pack Falin looks back over his shoulder quite often. Looking for both the hunters and any flying skulls. (Search 10)
He also thinks outloud, "Is there some way to either cover our tracks?" (Survival 13)
Brother Bertram AC25 HP 84 Saturday April 1st, 2006 7:37:01 AM
Bertram moves along with the others, his mind trying to think of ways to keep the opposition off balance, as he follows along.
Ingrge: AC 33: Hp 122/122: Prying eyes, Misdirection, non-detection, mind shielding d4+12=15 Saturday April 1st, 2006 4:29:21 PM
(Yea!!! I am back and computer functional again)
As the sherrif moves toward the woods, Ingrge surrepticiously casts another spell, targeting the sherrif's cloak with clairaudience.
Figment was the flyer of the group, but I have set a circle of 15 eyes in a circle around us at 3/4 of a mile to watch and report if any of the hunters come within that range. They will stay at that range as we travel, so we should have some warning before they get to us.
Brother Bertram(OOC) Saturday April 1st, 2006 7:13:52 PM
OOC I have Mass Stoneskin I plan to use at some point but wanted to wait til we could get the most benefit)
Olana Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:36:11 AM
Olana keeps up, trailing along like it's a walk in the park, completely oblivious to the dangers involved. Occasionally she'll stop and try to pick up things on the way.
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) d20+19=28 d20+9=13 d20+7=26 d20+18=22 Monday April 3rd, 2006 1:09:44 PM
The monk nods, acknowledging what Ingrge has said.
(Listen 28, Spot 13, Hide 26, Move Silently 22)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Gunther Monday April 3rd, 2006 1:45:44 PM
The warrior hustles along, moving quicker than would normally be thought. He contantly casts glances over at K'nara, the bladesinger's very presence reassuring him that things will be ok as he jingles along through the strange surroundings.
Milo d20+18=36 d20+16=24 Monday April 3rd, 2006 3:00:16 PM
Racing along with Olana in tow, the halfling cringes every time someone behind them makes noise, though he pushes on nonetheless without sound. (OOC: Hide DC 36, Move Silently DC 24)
Terrain - DM Donna Tuesday April 4th, 2006 1:18:56 AM
Ingrge's clever use of his spells allows the Talons to be forewarned as the swamplands that prelude the Twilight Palace.
"Take at least two of those pepper sacks and smash them on the ground behind us..." K'Nara says. "That'll give those hounds a nose-full just before we get to the marshy grounds--hopefully we can actually slog through some water to further confuse their tracking..."
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) d20=6 d20=6 d20=1 d20=15 d20+9=23 d20+4=12 d20+19=28 d20+9=10 d20+18=28 d20+7=20 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:58:30 AM
Lian smashes two of his packs of pepper on the path just as the leader suggested, actually breaking them by hand, or trying to, to spread it over a wider area. (Listen 28, Spot 10, Move Silently 28, Hide 20)
(Str checks 6,6,1,15) His attempts are dismal, finally looking around on the ground to find a sharp crystal leaf or a pointed stone to make it go smoother. (Spot 23, Search 12)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Olana Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:25:56 AM
"Aaah-choo!" Olana sneezes softly and then grins. Her senses are getting high now, grasping at the current situation - the chase, the anxiety - they didn't need a mind for this. Just the usual reflexes.
Brother Bertram Tuesday April 4th, 2006 12:05:32 PM
Bertram brings up the rear keeping an eye out for trouble. He had no faith in the hunters keeping thier word.
Ingrge Tuesday April 4th, 2006 6:56:48 PM
(OOC any talking going on with the sherrif that I was or am able to hear? Plans, strategies, etc.)
Ingrge takes a look at the marshy lands to see just how wet this "swampland" is and if there seems to be more of a land path or water path through them.
Milo Tuesday April 4th, 2006 9:54:52 PM
Seeing the pepper, "Thats the spirit," the halfling grins. Milo begins looking for passage across the swamp, keeping in mind the respective weights of larger party members as he goes.
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:11:24 PM
Looking around, Falin scans the area. "It is too big to fly over, but maybe there is something that will float."
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection) Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:50:04 PM
Gunther looks uneasily toward the swamp ahead. "Hmmm...I doubt dat dat ting is going to be empty. I vonder vat surprises avait us dere."
DM Donna Wednesday April 5th, 2006 12:29:27 AM
OOC: I got home dog-tired from work. Will get postin' tomorrow...
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) d20+18=21 d20+7=22 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:31:44 AM
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Still moving carefully. (Move Silently 21, Hide 22)
Spotted! - DM Donna Wednesday April 5th, 2006 7:18:30 PM
Lian manages to spread his pepper over a rather broad area. Whatever tracks the Talons will get a noseful for sure!
Ingrge, oddly enough, hears nothing from the horse...except some munching sounds and the telltale spatter of a horse tinkling.
The party presses on, entering the swampy area. They note that the road itself is nice and solid, while the tufted, dark green landscape is rather spongy and seems to suck at the feet of anyone trying to slog through it (-2 Dexterity and -5 feet on Speed.) There are areas of lighter (rather sickly) green that appear to be pools of swamp water. The Talons can't tell how deep the water is in each pool unless they actively wade into the water.
Ingrge's Eyes alert him to the fact that there's a pack of wolves now quickly following the trail that the Talons have taken. At their present rate of speed, the wolves are set to overtake the party rather quickly--however, the Eyes also show that the pepper that Lian put out has affected at least half of the canines--they're apparently howling and shaking their heads and such.
"Those hounds will get to us before we make it halfway to the Palace," K'Nara points out, "So we should plan to make a stand right here..."
DM OOC: I will be emailing out a PDF map that will show the approximate positions of everyone in your current location.
Brother Bertram Wednesday April 5th, 2006 7:59:52 PM
Bertram follows along, his hand always near his weapons, trying to be prepared for any nasty surprises they might have in store.
Milo d20+24=35 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:26:58 PM
Nodding to K'nara, Milo takes Olana to a place where he might hide in order to ambush the wolves, and keep Olana out of the path of danger. Once there, the halfling draws his short sword, and prepares to strike.(OOC: Hide check DC 35)
Olana Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:18:41 PM
Having been shown her hiding place, Olana sits still within it.
((OOC - I have eye surgery tomorrow night, but I'm hoping that means me only missing one post. Please bear with me.)
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+2=4 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:31:34 PM
Smacking his forehead, Gunther sighs. "I forgot about de new armor. Oh vell...better save it for later..." Pulling out a vile, he rubs the liquid quickly on his newly acquired axe (Bless weapon oil) as he peers around, waiting for the attack to begin (Spot=4).
Active spells Nondection---??rds/??rds remaining Bless Weapon---30rds/30rds remaining
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection) d20+7=10 d20+18=23 Thursday April 6th, 2006 5:45:37 AM
"I think your right K'Nara. How much time do think we have?" He crouches down, getting mud onto his knees, which gives him an idea. (Hide 10, Move Silently 23) Whispering, he says, "Do you think this mud will cover our scents?" He picks up a hand full and turns to Gunther. "Would your kitties be able to smell us under a layer f mud?"
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
DM Donna Thursday April 6th, 2006 8:44:46 AM
Terrain Clarification: there are no large rocks, trees or other formations; just flat swampland.
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Thursday April 6th, 2006 1:48:18 PM OOC: I am a festigio. I appologize for posting the wrong thing on the wrong page.
Falin draw out his bow and prepares himself for battle.
"Well, at least there are no flying skulls with them." Falin says matter of factly.
Ingrge Thursday April 6th, 2006 4:38:54 PM
(OOC. Donna the spell was cast on the sherriff's cloak not the horse.)
Ingrge gets dirty in the mud and then moves 50 feet to the right of everybody else.
Current spells
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3), ray of frost(3)
5th- bigby's interposing hand, baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Gunther Friday April 7th, 2006 12:08:32 AM
The warrior grins at Lian. "No...I don't tink she could. Vorth a try...here dis stuff is great for de skin." Gunther too works on giving himself a mud bath.
Desperate Tactics - DM Donna Friday April 7th, 2006 12:42:42 AM OOC to Ingrge: ...yes...which is why it's rather odd that all you hear is that horse rather than whatever Amalee would be saying...assuming she's still wearing her cloak.
Ingrge moves so that he now occupies Z20 on the map. Since this square has some of the swampwater in it, Ingrge finds out the hard way that the water is slimy and disgusting, but doesn't otherwise appear to have any other effect on him (i.e. no leeches and stuff.)
K'Nara ponders Lian's question and then the dialogue from Gunther concerning the mud's properties.
"Mud bath, everyone!" she says tersely. "Then let's flatten out on the ground on either side of the road--maybe the dulling properties of the mud can camouflage us enough to get the drop on the wolves..."
After making sure that she, too, has a liberal coating of the smelly mud, K'Nara moves to a spot right beside the road and lies flat. She now occupies N18 on the map.
By the time K'Nara and any of the others taking their "mud treatments" are done, it will take a mere three rounds of time for the wolfpack to come upon the Talons...
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection, bulls strength) Friday April 7th, 2006 8:35:40 AM
The monk packs on layer upon layer of mud, then turning to Milo, he says, "I'll help you with Olana... you handle the vital areas though." The elf smirks. "I wouldn't pressume."
He activates Bull's Strength Tattoo.
Lays down at position J22.
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
????? Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used once Stunning Attacks unused Hero Points 9
Brother Bertram (AC 25 HP 84) Friday April 7th, 2006 10:20:40 AM
Bertram does as heeded and coats himself in mud and waits for the coming battle.
(Position: Q20)
Milo d20+24=34 Friday April 7th, 2006 9:08:31 PM
Milo coats himself with mud, demonstrating for Olana, and then helping her do the same if necessary. Afterwards he leads her off to path to hide beside him. (OOC: Hide check DC 34. Grant Olana a +2 bonus to assist her in hiding as well. Milo is in O15.)
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Saturday April 8th, 2006 12:34:17 AM
Falin rolls in the mud, ensuring he is covered all over.
"So are we hoping they run past or are we going to ambush them?"
Ingrge Saturday April 8th, 2006 11:15:43 AM
While he can't see it Falin can hear the grin on Ingrge's face. "Falin, with out luck do you really think they will just pass by? Of course we ambush them. We don't want enemies on both sides of us."
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection, bulls strength) d20+7=18 d20+18=24 d20+19=30 d20+9=14 Sunday April 9th, 2006 11:20:38 AM
"Ingrge is right..." He lays down and covers himself with the muck. "...I think we will have better luck if you sit still and wait." (Hide 18, Move Silently 24, Listen 30, Spot 14)
"Does anyone need oil of bless weapon while I'm thinking about it?" He says quietly.
He readies a spell.
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min54sec)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used once Stunning Attacks unused Hero Points 9
3...2...1...Ambush..! - DM Donna d20+8=22 d20+12=23 d20+3=21 d20+18=20 d20+6=17 d20+6=22 Sunday April 9th, 2006 2:51:57 PM
The Talons make quick use of their environment.
"Get to one side or the other of the road--we need to try to get the wolves to speed past us before they realize we've stopped HERE...!" K'Nara urges those who haven't yet moved off the road and hidden/flattened themselves in an effort to camouflage their locations.
DM OOC: should have had you all roll for your Hide checks, darn it. I'll roll for those who haven't done so yet...and that mud coating gives you an extra +2 on your Hide check:
Brother Bertram(AC 25 HP 84 Sunday April 9th, 2006 4:32:36 PM
Bertram moves into a hiding position along the side of the road waiting for the coming attack. (OOC Postion U20 currently)
Lian (AC 36, hps 55/55) (non-detection, bulls strength) d20+19=30 d20+9=28 Monday April 10th, 2006 10:33:01 AM
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min54sec)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used once Stunning Attacks unused Hero Points 9
He continues to wait, ready with his spell when he hears them. (Listen 30, Hide 28 with mud)
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Monday April 10th, 2006 1:52:29 PM
Falin moves to 22W and lays on the ground attempting to pull debris and such over him in order to better hide himself.
"Ingrge, I like the way you think." Falin says with a chuckle.
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) Monday April 10th, 2006 3:19:41 PM
Nodding, Gunther takes up the position indicated by K'nara. As he waits he nerviously swings his new axe in anticipation. Wolves...big wolves...I've taken down bigger things. Piece of cake. Nothing to it.
Active spells Nondection---??rds/??rds remaining Bless Weapon---27rds/30rds remaining
Ingrge Monday April 10th, 2006 5:48:04 PM
(ooc. did not recieve map either)
As soon as the woles arrive Ingrge is casting a specific spell and I need to have the map in order to know where to place it.
Milo d20+15=26 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:01:14 AM
Milo holds still, remaining completely out of sight, while trying to maintain visual contact with Olana. (OOC: Spot check DC 26 to see Olana)
DM Donna Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:15:26 AM
I moved Olana so that she is actually near Milo, since Milo posted that he was making sure that she was as well-hidden as he could get her to be.
I am sending out a revised map with the latest positions of everyone on it. My DM-in-Training, Adam, will be posting the start of Combat Round 1 very soon.
Please email me if you haven't received the latest map by now, I sent it out to every address on my Emerald Talons list.
Lian Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:40:54 AM
OOC: Can't wait to torment the newby-DM. Mwahahaha!!
Ambush turns, and so do dire wolves! - ADM Adam d20+26=43 d20+20=28 d20+2=8 d20+2=6 d20+2=17 d20+2=20 d20+6=14 d20+6=4 d20+6=16 d20+6=20 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 5:24:27 PM
Several howls echo loudly throughout the still air. Moments pass, and slowly, the figures of eight large werewolves emerge from the swamp-land.
Werewolves. Not dire wolves.
Large werewolves.
Peeling off from the pack, four of them rise onto their hindquarters and take to the marshes. Two of these scouts head North-West, while the other two head North-East. The remaining four continue down the road. Occassionaly one of them shakes its snout and makes a horrible snorting sound.
Suddenly, one of the scouts nearest Lian stops. It raises it's keen hybrid nostrils skyward and inhales sharply twice. In unision the others also pause, patiently awaiting the outcome from their brother. Their ears swivel, snouts twitch and then the entire pack acts as one, bursting towards the hidden group in a horrific display of energy.
Their prey is nearby.
Blood-red eyes narrow, and Lian, Gunther and Olana become distinct targets amongst the mud.
And the werewolves circle from all sides.
{ OOC: Next round they will be upon you. }
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 55/55) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 5:40:15 PM
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min48sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 3mins)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used once Stunning Attacks unused Hero Points 9
Lian knows that the wolves are near. Throwing caution to the wind, and hoping the others have remained secrets, Lian casts Enlarge Person from his domain and standing, tries to attract them his way.
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection Tuesday April 11th, 2006 5:40:27 PM
seeing the enemy nearly upon them ingrge quickly casts the spell he has prepared targeting square (P 24) The four werewolves on the path suddenly find themselves entwined within a field (20 ft radius) of extremely tough and vicious rubbery black tentacles (Evard's Black tentacles) and then picks his staff back up. Each werewolf needs to make a grapple check DC 22 and no matter what they are slowed to half speed while in the area.
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+16=19 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:10:40 AM Werewolves!! The thought pounds through Gunther's brain like a cleric's warhammer. Seeing the large tentacles sprout up, Gunther waits to see whether the creatures can make it through them...because he's sure as heck not going to wade in to attack them! Gunther glances over nervously at K'nara...torn between his gut wrenches horror of these creatures and his desire to impress his new love. Taking up a defensive posture, Gunther moves forward to engage any werewolf that should clear the tentacle (but of course, not moving into the tentacle area). (Hits (or more accurately misses..AC19 if needed.)
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:35:08 AM
Falin looks to around him as he stands. He sees one behind him (h3)and stands to face him. He frees his bow from his back and knocks a normal arrow.
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 79/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:57:26 AM
The Hand of Domi casts and waits for H2, or any other werewolve, to approach.
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min42sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 54sec) Bear's Endurance (cast, 3mins)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used once Stunning Attacks unused Hero Points 9
K'Nara (AC31, HP 124; non-detection) d20+19=25 d10+8=10 d6=1 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 3:17:19 PM
The redheaded blade singer's hazel eyes narrow.
Oh, great! They're all werewolves! K'Nara thinks to herself, supressing the urge to roll her eyes.
"Pick 'em off! Whittle 'em down before they clear the wigglies!!!" roars the leader of the Talons as she moves to P19 with her sword in hand.
"Lucia!" K'Nara yells, igniting her deadly bastard sword as she brings the blade to bear on foe H1. (OOC: since she's moving more than a five-foot-step, she can only attack once this round. Hits AC25 for 10hpd and 1hp fire damage.)
Milo d20+20=36 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:58:31 PM
Milo tumbles into place (O20) next to one werewolf, "Gunther, help me by flanking this one." OOC: This is Milo's dodge buddy AC 30. Tumble DC 36)
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 84 d20+14=28 d8+4=5 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:02:29 PM
Bertram moves from the other side of the road at the same time as K'nara hitting the same foe(H1). RightBite, Sword of Silver. The perfect weapon against such foes. Its first swing earns it its name. With a solid swing, Bertram feels it strike home. (AC 28 Damage 5 Axiomatic Silver weapon )
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) Addendum Wednesday April 12th, 2006 10:51:48 PM
Gunther nods, Milo's words comforting. "Yeah. On my vay." Scooting into flanking position (S20), Gunther promptly fumbles his first attack (AC19 as posted previously).
The Fanged and the Furious! - ADM Adam d20+29=36 d20+29=32 d20+29=38 d20+29=30 d20+25=42 d6+5=11 d20+25=40 d20+25=31 d6+5=11 d20+19=24 d20+19=37 d20+19=39 d20+19=36 d20+14=28 d20+9=29 2d8(4+7)+3=14 2d8(4+8)+3=15 2d8(1+6)+3=10 d20+25=41 d6+5=10 Thursday April 13th, 2006 5:52:42 AM
With impeccable timing, Ingrge casts his prepared spell just before the four werewolves on the road reach the group. Large rubbery Black Tentacles erupt from the ground beneath them (in a twenty-foot radius) and lash about - threatening to crush them. Unfortunately, the three werewolves in front (h1, h4, and h5) clear the area, albeit slowly. The rear werewolf, however, is tripped (it failed its save with a natural 1) and is quickly forced to the ground and grappled by the tentacles. { OOC: Ingrge: please roll damage. }
The two werewolf scouts furthest North (h7 and h8) kick into a sprint and circle behind the main group. With glowing red eyes, they prepare to attack.
Meanwhile, the main group focuses their attacks on the first werewolf (h1). Gunther is standing ready and swings his axe at the beast's torso. However, the werewolf anticipates his attack and sidesteps it - even as it attempts to free itself from the tentacles. Brother Bertram steps in and slices across the werewolf's cheek sending a single line of blood spattering over Milo's clothing. K'Nara quickly follows through with an attack of her own and connects - her bastard sword igniting in a fiery blaze as she cuts into its left-arm. Snarling, it leaps to the side and completely frees itself of the tentacles. { OOC: Gunther, please make a free attack (AoO) as it moves past you. }
Falin notes the large werewolf scout (h3) moving towards Ingrge and himself, and slowly knocks an arrow from his hiding place. At the same time he realises it has spotted Ingrge, and watches it leap towards his companion with it's hideous jaws stretched wide-open. Ingrge tries to fend off the sudden attack, but the werewolf bites deeply into his shoulder and, with its teeth still clenched shut, it rips its head backwards (AC: 41 | Dam: 10 | Ingrge, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15).
Lian easily attracts the attention of the werewolves as he casts Enlarge Person on himself. The werewolf scout to the East (h2) closes ground and lunges forwards with its jaws gnashing. Lian tries to swat its head away, but the creature snaps at his arm and tears his flesh with its teeth (AC: 42 | Dam. 11 | Lian, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). From behind him, Lian notices another werewolf (h5) free itself from the tentacles and confidently pad towards him. With its long reach it swipes at Lian with its claws, slicing across his neck with one swift movement (AC: 40 | Dam: 11). Warm blood trickles down his neck and under his clothing. Then, suddenly ...
LIAN ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Lian hears movement to his right, but sees nothing. Before he can give this any further thought, the air itself strikes his stomach hard, doubling him over (AC: 37 | Dam: 14). A frightening breath later and he is hit again - seemingly by nothingness. This time the blow catches him full in the face, breaking teeth, his nose, and both of his cheeks (Critical hit, AC: 39/36 | Dam: 25 | As Lian didn't have time to cast both Enlarge Person and Bear's Endurance in Round 1, his hit point total is -6. Please roll d% to stabilise Lian's bleeding). }
Lian stumbles backwards, before crumpling awkwardly to the ground. His face oozes with blood, and is no longer recongnisable. From across the swamp, the group may notice (on a Spot check vs. DC: 10) that his body is lying deathly still.
The two werewolves standing over his limp body growl menacingly as they flex their large claws and stare at Milo.
{ OOC: Please post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Ingrge: AC 33: HP112/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed d20+17=25 d20+16=29 d6+4=7 d6+7=13 d20+16=28 d20+16=26 d20+12=24 d6+7=12 d6+7=12 d20+18=36 d6+5=9 d20+18=30 12d6(5+2+3+4+1+4+5+1+5+6+5+4)=45 Thursday April 13th, 2006 2:03:30 PM
Tentacles damage 7 points
Staff already in hand Ingrge activates his boots of speed (free action) and takes his attack of opporunity as the werewolf charges him and smacks him solidly with his mithril and quicksilver headed and footed staff (see PC sheet) AC 29 for 13 points of damage, just before the beast bites into him (Fortitude roll - DC25).
As the beast rips backward tearing Ingrge's flesh, the weapon mage gets angry and lashes out with his staff three more times landing solidly twice and sending two spells channeling down into the beast as well (weapon Casting). With his third swing Ingrge just misses the hairy creature.
AC 28 for 12 points and Ray of enfeeblement (no save - Spell resistance DC 36 - loss of 9 points of strength, which should reduce attack and damage bonuses) AC 26 for 12 points and scorching ray - No saving throw - Spell resistance DC 30 - 45 points damage)
Total attack damage 37 Spell damage - 9 points of strength and 45 points damage
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+18=20 d20+13=25 d20+18=37 d8+2=8 Thursday April 13th, 2006 2:47:28 PM
Falin curses his slow reflexes under his breath and fires upon the werewolf (h3) that just smote his friend.
AC 20 Misses AC 25 Misses AC 37 for 8 points of damage
After that Falin drops his bow and draws his rapier in his right hand and an immoveable rod in his left.
Lian d100=44 Thursday April 13th, 2006 3:04:53 PM
The elf has no time to do much. He drops with a *squelching* sound and a gurgling moan.
(OOC: Um, what! Lian would have had reach when the wolves attacked. Wouldn't that have given him attacks of opportunity when they entered/passed the threat range?)
44%
Obviously he didn't have time to cast both spells in one round! I thought the map posting was your Wednesday post since that was your ONLY post that day, so logically I posted for that day. Sorry if I screwed up!
K'Nara (AC31, HP 124; non-detection) d20+19=27 d10+8=9 d6=2 d20+14=18 Thursday April 13th, 2006 4:12:21 PM
K'Nara grits her teeth and begins her dance, her awareness of the tentacles and the especially-fatal consequences of fighting werewolves putting a distinct damper in her steps.
(OOC: sheesh, what rolls! K'Nara's first blow--directed at H8--hits AC27 for 9hpd and 2hp fire damage. The second blow misses by a mile.)
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 84 d20+14=29 d20+14=21 d8+7=14 d8+7=11 Thursday April 13th, 2006 8:23:18 PM
Bertram swings twice more hoping the magical blade will have its effect on the wicked beast.
(OOC H1 Hits Armor Class 29, 21 respectively 14hp, 11hp)
Milo (AC 29, 30 vs. h8) d20+20=31 d20+21=37 6d6(6+3+2+1+6+5)=23 2d6(5+2)=7 d4+4=7 Thursday April 13th, 2006 8:51:31 PM
Milo easily tumbles between the pair of werewolves next to him, into a flanking position opposite K'nara (M19, attacking h8). From here, Milo launches his initial assault, smiting the creature good. (OOC: Made a Tumble check DC 31 to tumble between the two werewolves. Hit AC 37 to sneak attack for 37 hit points of damage assuming thre creature is evil, otherwise only 30 points of damage are done.)
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+16=22 d20+16=22 d20+11=28 d8+7=15 2d6(5+3)=8 Thursday April 13th, 2006 11:48:04 PM
Gunther lashes out as the werewolf moves past, but can't connect with the bugger (AC22). His arms beginning to shake, the warrior fumbles his first blow against the wolf man in front of him. Firming up his resolve, Gunther has better success with his second attack (AC28 for 15+8 if evil).
Active spells Nondection---??rds/??rds remaining Bless Weapon---25rds/30rds remaining
OOC: Quick Fixes - ADM Adam Friday April 14th, 2006 2:39:11 AM
This may be down to my inexperience as a DM, but my post on Wednesday was primarily to encourage everyone to post their actions/movements in the first round (adding the updated map was an afterthought). I apologise to the four players who did post on time, and 'lost' a post this week. Lian, you definitely didn't screw up, and I may defer to DM Donna on a decision as to whether or not you should have been able to cast Bear's Endurance, or not.
I can see I've also overlooked two important rules in my last post - and I'm happy to wind the clock back to fix them. Please bare with me a moment. The first is Lian's AoO's - sorry Lian - please make free attacks on the two werewolf foes within your reach (h2 and h5). These attacks may influence the outcome previously stated. However, until you post your results otherwise, I will continue as if you have still fallen.
The second oversight is the movement of werewolf (h4), who is currently occupying squares M20, M21, N20, and N21 (a 10 ft square). This position is not possible, taking into account half-movement caused by the tentacles. The werewolf's actual position should be N21, N22, O21, and O22. As such, this werewolf is still half-within the black tentacled area (but, not grappled), and will need to roll again next round to free itself. I believe the two other affected werewolves (h1 and h5) made correct movements.
I'll make a full post as soon as I've processed all of your attacks, and theirs. Apologies for the confusion - particularly to Lian and Ingrge.
Lian (Resolution of AoO) d20+25=35 d20+15=26 3d8(2+6+8)+6=22 Friday April 14th, 2006 10:26:25 AM
Lian only gets one attack since he doesn't possess Combat Reflexes. As for the spell Bears Endurance, lets see what Donna says. :)
Making an Improved Trip attempt.[size large +4, trip +4](Hits AC 35 for trip) If the werewolf is tripped I get a free attack vs opponent. Stunning Attack. Hits AC 26. (DC 22 fort or be stunned for a round) For 22 damage.
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min36sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 48sec) Bear's Endurance??? (cast, 3mins???)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*???, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks One used Hero Points 9
OOC: AoO Resolution - ADM Adam d20+17=21 Friday April 14th, 2006 11:18:13 AM
Lian's melee touch attack against the werewolf (h2) succeeds (AC: 35). According to Woldian Special Attack rules, Lian must now make a Strength check opposed by the werewolf's Trip DC (DC: 25). If Lian beats the werewolf's Trip DC, it falls heavily to the ground and does not make it's above-mentioned bite attack. This would restore 11 hp to Lian's character sheet, and would leave the elven monk standing with 5 hp (it would also negate the need to roll a Fort. saving throw). The werewolf, on the other hand, would lie prone, but not before being struck forcefully by Lian on its way down (AC: 26 | Dam: 22 | and Fort: 21 = Stunned).
{ OOC: So, the fate of Lian rests on his Strength roll (vs. DC: 25). }
Lian's Opposed Strength d20+14=29 Friday April 14th, 2006 12:09:09 PM
Str 29! I have 5 points... I don't see them lasting long... but I have 5 whole Hit Points. :)
OOC: One More Chance! - ADM Adam Sunday April 16th, 2006 12:01:51 PM
@Lian: I do believe you are now due a full action from Round 2 (make it count!). Also, please roll Spot and Listen.
Round 3 will follow immediately after. I apologise for the delay, and wish you all a happy holiday.
Lian d20+9=25 d20+19=35 Sunday April 16th, 2006 3:46:47 PM
Um, oh yeaaaah! No suprise roll!
(Spot 25 and Listen 35)
Crossing my pointed ears!
For a full action, can I get off that spell now? :)
Lian Sunday April 16th, 2006 3:48:41 PM
OOC: Sorry folks for taking up valuable time!!
((Jan ooc)) Sunday April 16th, 2006 6:35:17 PM
((Hey folks, sorry about the missed week, I'll be back posting for Olana tomorrow. That surgery took longer that I thought to get through. Adam - you okay holding the fort? Looks like Donna's had to go into hospital.))
Jerry Monday April 17th, 2006 8:35:29 AM
OK folks, Donna is in the hospital. Not life-threatening, but she's there. So I need to activate the ADM here until further notice. ADM, you're on!
Thanks and pray for Donna and Jan.
Jay B(Lian) the official ADM Monday April 17th, 2006 9:42:32 AM
OOC: Okay Adam, I am to assume that since you are doing the combat, that you have the whole thing available to you?!
I do not have the module. So when the combat is over, we're stuck.
I can cobble something together after the combat, but it won't be anything relating to the module.
Lets see what happens.
Get well Donna!!!
Olana (69 HPs) Monday April 17th, 2006 11:50:54 AM
At K'Nara's cry of "Pick 'em off!", Olana's hands move toward her sword, and her daggers, and then the quiver of arrows slung over her shoulder. Instinct was to fight, reflex was to do it as quickly as possible, adrenalin was jolting through her muscles. She was all set except for the analysis and decision making thought processes. This wasn't just walking somewhere, or sitting down. If she was going to act, she'd need someone to direct her. Confused, she raises herself into a partial crouching position.
The remaining two werewolves trapped in the black tentacles (h4 and h6) break free. The furthest werewolf (h6) makes to retreat, or swing around the swamp to the East. Meanwhile, the one nearest Milo (h4) lurches forward and snaps at him with its powerful jaws (AC: 41 | Dam: 7 | Milo, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). The other large werewolf near Milo (h8) ignores K'Nara and swings at the halfling with both its claws before snapping at him with its bite attack (AC: 31, 44, 39 | Dam: 7, 9, 10 | Again, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15).
Brother Bertram swings his magical blade at the werewolf behind him (h7). The werewolf snarls and clutches its chest where a line of blood oozes down its fur. { OOC: (h1) would have been beyond Brother Bertram's reach without him moving. I have directed his attack at (h7) instead. } In retaliation, the werewolf lashes back with both its claws (AC: 32, 26 | Dam: 9, -). It strikes with its left clawed hand, but misses with its right. In frustration it lunges at Brother Bertram with its jaws open (AC: 39 | Dam: 10 | Brother Bertram, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). Successful, it tears into his arm with its teeth.
Falin easily embeds an arrow in the werewolf attacking Ingrge (h3). He then drops his bow and takes up his rapier and an immoveable rod.
Meanwhile, Ingrge all but greases the werewolf before him. After his first spell, the werewolf's muscle tissue visibly deteriorated before the mage's eyes. After the second, it momentarily dropped to one odd-jointed-knee before righting itself. With frightening determination, it now steps up for another attack with both its claws flashing (AC: 38, 36 | Dam: 4, 2). Connecting with both attacks, it growls before also attempting to bite Ingrge (AC: 26). However, Ingrge bats its head aside with his staff and it misses.
Gunther adapts to the werewolf's movements (h1) and connects with his second blow - sending a tuft of fur and a stream of blood into the swamp. Its red eyes flash, and it launches itself at Gunther in a frenzy (AC: 41, 28, 30 | Dam: 6, 6, 7 | Gunther, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). It slashes Gunther with both its claws before clamping down onto his chest with its bloodied teeth.
K'Nara swivels on the werewolf attacking Milo (h8) and attacks. Her first blow misses, but her second cuts the beast's tail clean off.
Still hidden, Olana wishes she had some direction.
His life balancing on the edge of a blade, Lian manages to stun the werewolf before him and cast a spell (increasing his current hit points to 29). The werewolf behind Lian snorts at its resilient foe. It claws at him and gnashes with its teeth (AC: 36, 27, 44 | Dam: 9, -, 9 | Lian, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). As he ducks the werewolf's second blow he notices something odd:
LIAN ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Lian notices boot-prints in the mud beside him. Even as he watches new ones appear - though there is no one there to be making them. From out of nowhere he is again struck by the air (AC: 36, 30, 28 | Dam: 13, -, -). Just before he blacks out and slams into the mud, he hears a feminine voice whisper in his ear: "How does it feel, prey ... to die!"}
Suddenly, Lian drops face-first to the mud and does not move (Spot DC: 10, to notice).
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
K'Nara (AC: 31, HP: 124; non-detection) - posted by ADM Adam d20+21=37 d20+16=30 d10+8=15 d6=3 d10+8=12 d6=3 Monday April 17th, 2006 2:46:39 PM
K'Nara notices Lian's body in the mud. She forces back her fear for his life and roars the information to the rest of the group: "Lian's down!"
She then follows through with two quick attacks on the werewolf she and Milo are flanking (h8). Her sword ignites and she slashes across the back of the beast's legs (AC: 37, 30 | Dam: 15+3, 12+3).
Total damage: 33 points.
{ OOC: Get well soon Donna. }
Ingrge: AC 33: HP106/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed 10d6(5+6+4+4+5+6+3+5+6+6)=50 d20+12=27 d6+7=13 d3=2 Monday April 17th, 2006 2:58:16 PM
Using a free action Ingrge yealls back to Olana, "Olana shoot arrows at the beast attacking Brother Bertram."
Hearing K'nara's call and seeing Lian fall to the ground Ingrge knows that Milo and K'nara are both shorter than six feet tall so, he sends a spell arcing over that way (targeting square K20, 26ft above ground) and suddenly a fireball comes into being, catching anything taller than 6 ft tall in its fiery explosion (should catch H8,H5,H4,H2) 50 points each reflex save for 25 points Reflex DC 22. Quickly bringing his focus back to the opponent in front of him he strikes out at him with his staff (using the extra attack from boots of speed) connecting solidly AC 27 for 13 points and sending a finger of ice (ray of frost) streaking out at the beast as well (weapon casting - weapon mage feat) for an additional 2 points of ice damage.
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 31/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance) d20+13=15 Monday April 17th, 2006 3:46:28 PM
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min30sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 42sec) Bear's Endurance??? (cast, 2mins 54secs)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks One used Hero Points 9
The monk seems ready to give the werewolves a fight, then, just as suddenly, he's useless.
(FORT SAVE 15, 19 if enchantment)
Brother Bertram (AC 28 HP 65) 11d6(4+5+5+2+4+1+6+6+4+6+6)=49 d20+11=26 Monday April 17th, 2006 7:28:37 PM
Bertram jerks his arms away from the slavering creature and immediately cries out in a loud voice heard over the entire battlefield. Strange liquid syllables ring out then fade from memory, lost almost immediately. Suddenly with a roar a column of fire drops from the sky enveloping two of the wolves. (Flamestrike N22-should envelope H4/H5 without injuring nearby companions. Damage was 49. Please note. Half damage is sustained no matter what due to DIVINE Fire. So if they save they should take 3/4 damage not half. (Reflex DC 22)
Gunther AC28 HP64/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+16=22 d20+11=20 d20+8=15 Monday April 17th, 2006 10:44:12 PM
Gunther howls in pain as the werewolf rips into him. His body shudders and he is barely able to repell whatever attempts to contaminate his body (Fort=15). Swinging the newly found axe down once more, Gunther fumbles with it and misses the werewolf alltogther. Swearing loudly in orcish, the warrior brings the axe up in a defensive posture ready for another assult from the beast.
Active spells Nondection---??rds/??rds remaining Bless Weapon---24rds/30rds remaining
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+16=32 d20+11=20 d6+2=8 Monday April 17th, 2006 11:03:02 PM
Falin closes with h3 and attacks with his rapier.
AC 32 for 8 points of damage
His second swing arcs wide.
Milo (AC 29, 30 vs. h8: hp 46/79) d20+12=18 d20+12=30 d20+21=30 d20+16=27 8d6(1+2+1+6+2+5+2+4)=23 8d6(1+5+2+6+4+1+4+1)=24 d4+4=5 d4+4=8 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 12:35:10 AM
Blood caking Milo's clothes and hair from the bites, the halfling sports a feral grin up at the werewolf, "Time to die." His short sword lashes out, connected twice in vital spots. (OOC: Made both Fort saves DC 18 and 30. Hit AC 30 and AC 27 for 28 and 32 points of damage respectively.)
Fire in the Sky! - ADM Adam d20+12=28 d20+12=27 d20+12=29 d20+12=15 d20+12=20 d20+12=24 d20+25=45 d20+25=38 d20+25=27 d6+5=10 d6+5=11 d20+25=35 d20+25=30 d20+25=37 d6+5=7 d6+5=7 d6+5=9 d20+25=32 d20+25=43 d20+25=40 d6+5=8 d6+5=11 d6+5=6 d20+14=22 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 9:42:56 AM
The werewolf next to Lian's still body (h2) stands up just in time for Ingrge's spectacular spell.
With a sudden rush of air, the sky above Milo explodes in a ball of fire. Engulfed by the flames, four of the werewolves (h2, h4, h5, and h8) gurgle out agonising howls. Moments later, a column of fire lances the earth from on high, intensifying the fire trap for two of the werewolves (h4 and h5).
Taking this as their golden opportunity, K'Nara cuts the legs out from under the werewolf beside her (h8). It drops to the ground - its skin sizzling and its fur on fire in places. It does not move again.
Milo was just about to deal the fatal blow to the same werewolf. "Time to ..." He watches it drop to the ground and sighs. Adjusting his footing, he looks at the werewolf to his right (h4). "Time to die!" His first swing spills the werewolf's guts. His second runs right through the beast's chest. The werewolf behind it (h5) ignores the fact that its fur is also on fire and steps forward (a 5-foot step). It lunges forward with its claw and bite attacks, and Milo is surprised by the distance it manages to cover (AC: 45, 38, 27 | Dam: 10, 11, -). It connects with both its claws, while its jaws snap shut meagre inches away from his face.
Olana takes up her bow and stares at the burning heap of a werewolf near K'Nara and Milo. She then turns her attention to the werewolf attacking Brother Bertram.
Brother Bertram prepares to defend himself as the werewolf next to him takes a 5-foot step backwards and lashes out (AC: 35, 30, 37 | Dam: 7, 7, 9 | Brother Bertram, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). Its claws rake across his shoulders and afford it enough time to bite his other arm. It then pulls back and stares at him with its glowing red eyes - its hideous mouth dripping with blood.
The werewolf next to Gunther (h1) also takes a 5-foot step backwards. It snorts in Gunther's direction before turning and attacking Falin (AC: 32, 43, 40 | Dam: 8, 11, 6 | Falin, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). Scratch marks bleed from Falin's chest, and a large bite marks his shoulder.
Falin and Ingrge notice the large werewolf (h6) run at them from the South. It stops short, just out of their reach, and howls loudly. The sound echoes out over the swamp-land.
Lian lies deathly still in the mud, except for the blood slowly pooling beneath him. Lian, please roll d% to stabilise your bleeding.
{ OOC: The large werewolves have a reach of 10-feet. }
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Falin (AC 24, hps 36/61) (non-detection) d20+6=13 d20+16=30 d20+11=25 d6+2=6 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 1:59:45 PM Fort save 13
Falin cries out in pain and turns to swing at his attacker.
AC 30 for 6 hp
With his first swing connecting the pain Falin feels in his chest wound is too much to bear and his concentration is broke enough for him to miss on the second swing.
Olana Hp 69 AC 27 d20+12=20 d20+12=29 d20+7=25 d20+7=9 d8+2=4 d8+2=4 d8+2=10 d8+2=8 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 2:13:46 PM
Olana's ears pick up Ingrge's voice and she rises up and starts firing at the werewolf clawing away at Brother Bertram. Hits AC 20 for 4 Hits AC 29 for 4 Hits AC 25 for 10 Hits AC 9 for 8
Lian d100=82 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 2:48:03 PM
82%
Unconcious dream.
Lian's flying over the Culverwood on a pegasis. They fly low. Lian sees his old home, his parents standing outside, his father tending the vines, his mother tending the gardens. They climb and climb, Lian holds on tight to the mane, but he has a poor grip and slips off, falling, falling.... falling....
Ingrge: AC 33: HP106/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed Tuesday April 18th, 2006 7:04:03 PM
Quickly backing up to Z16, Ingrge casts a spell on H6 (Charm Monster - Will Save, DC 24) (move action standard action)
If/When Ingrge realizes that his spell takes hold (which should be immediately if it works) Ingrge will instruct the beast to defend Falin and himself from beast H1
Gunther AC28 HP64/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+16=26 d8+7=15 2d6(3+5)=8 d20+11=12 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:42:09 PM
"Hey, big ugly...over here!" Growling the big cat trainer as he steps forward (S19) and slashes into the werewolf (h7) with his axe. The first strike hammers home (AC26 for 15+8). Blood flowing from his fresh wounds work their way down to his hand, and he fumbles his second attack, almost dropping the axe.
Lian for this round d100=15 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 4:55:43 PM
(OOC: Sorry fo the out-of-sequence-post, but I work graveyard and need to sleep now.)
Rolling to stablize, probably for the last time, 15%. (I should probably think about using a couple of hero points. :))
{ OOC: ADM Adam: Not to worry, thanks to Brother Bertram and his Mass Cure Moderate Wounds spell (see below), Lian is back in the game! }
Brother Bertram AC28 HP 42 2d8(5+6)+11=22 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 7:32:55 PM
Bertram staggers back from the beast's onslaught. Quickly calling upon the power of Domi and Gargul yet again he prays for protection and healing of himself and his friends.
(Cure Mass Moderate Heals everyone 22HP. Subbed for spell..Blade Barrier)
Milo (AC 29, 30 vs. h5: hp 25/79) d20+19=37 d20+14=28 d4+4=5 d4+4=8 2d8(4+6)=10 2d8(4+6)=10 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 8:38:11 PM
Milo steps up to the nearest werewolf (h5), and grins as his sword goes to work. (OOC: Moved 5 feet to M20, and hit ACs 37 and 28 for 15 and 18 points of damage respectively)
K'Nara (AC: 31, HP: 124; non-detection) - posted by ADM Adam d20+19=36 d20+14=28 d10+8=15 d6=2 d10+8=12 d6=6 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:24:39 PM
K'Nara watches Milo bring down the large werewolf in front of him (h5). She quickly surveys the battle and decides she must do two things: continue to provide Milo with some support, and reach Lian. Rushing forward she meets the other werewolf (h2) head-on. Flames flicker across the length of her blade and she swings twice (AC: 36, 28 | Dam: 15+2, 12+6).
Brother Bertram raises his hand to the grey sky above, praying for protection and healing. He patiently waits a moment. Suddenly, his body radiates with positive energy and he is lifted slightly off his feet. Concentrating, he focuses on his companions, and his eyes and hands glow a faint blue. Uttering another silent word, he then sends seven thin lines streaking through the air. { OOC: Everyone is each healed 22 hit points, including Lian. }
Gunther steps alongside Bertram, calling for the attention of the werewolf hulking over them (h7). Swinging his axe, Gunther connects with the hybrid's rump, giving it good reason to limp. Yelping, the werewolf does its best to brush the distraction aside and attacks Brother Bertram (AC: 45, 43, 27 | Dam: 7, 6, -). It slashes at him with both of its claws - tearing flesh, but two of Olana's arrows thud into its neck and its jaws snap shut prematurely.
Falin steps forward and twirls his rapier - whipping the blade across the werewolf's face and neatly cutting it's cheek open. In retaliation, the werewolf (h6) flexes its claws and roars. Swinging, it makes to attack him ...
... at the same time, Ingrge hustles backwards and splashes through a large, but shallow, pool of swampy-green water. He utters several words and gestures at the same werewolf (h6) ...
... Falin sees the blow coming, and tries to deflect it with his rapier. However, at the last moment, the werewolf (h6) pulls back with a look of confusion contorting its lupine features. Staring blankly at Falin, it sniffs the air and absently scratches at the wound on its face. Then it again springs into action, brushing Falin aside with its broad right-arm. Swivelling on the spot, Falin notices the other werewolf (h1) swing through the air where his head had just been. The odd-behaving werewolf that just protected him then launches itself at the other werewolf, and the two beasts lock together in a viscious brawl - gnashing at each other with their deadly jaws.
In the swamp, Ingrge smiles quietly to himself.
FALIN ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Falin's skin begins to itch. Slowly, the itching gets worse. And worse still. Fear grips his stomach and he hesitantly lifts his gaze skywards. His stomach knots in pain: a full moon shines. }
Milo hacks at the next werewolf in line (h5), severing its hand with his first attack and puncturing its chest with his second. Gurgling, the shapechanger drops in a heap before the halfling - quite dead. Standing on its brother, another werewolf (h2) lurches towards Milo and attacks (AC: 36 | Dam: 8 | Milo, please roll Fort. vs. DC: 15). Teeth marks bleed from Milo's arm and shoulder as the werewolf prepares to attack him again. Suddenly ...
MILO ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { The air itself seems to lash out at the halfling (AC: 32, 22, 30, 36 [possible crit: 18], 22 | Dam: 11, -, 14, 15, -). With Brother Bertram's healing, Milo has 47 hit points. Minus a total of 48 hit points in damage this round, Milo drops to the ground with -1 hit points. Please roll d% to stabilise Milo's bleeding. }
... Milo drops to the ground, broken and bleeding. He does not move (please make spot rolls: K'Nara and Lian DC: 5, or everyone else DC: 10, to notice).
As K'Nara runs at the werewolf that just attacked Milo (h2), it notices her out of the corner of its eye and swings with its long arm (AoO, AC: 42 | Dam: 9). The blow catches K'Nara in the shoulder, but she clenches her teeth shut and fights against the pain. Continuing on with her attack, she rips into its chest with her fiery sword - wounding it severely.
Lian opens his eyes and gasps for breath. Taking in a mouthful of mud, he sputters and rolls onto his side. From his prone position, he looks up and notices a large werewolf (h2) standing over him.
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+16=19 d20+11=24 Thursday April 20th, 2006 9:51:22 AM
Falin runs his hands along his arms as if scratching something not there, but forces the thought out of his head as he focuses back on the fight about to unfold in front of him and decides to help out the newly found ally. Falin strikes out at H1, but with the creatures so closely locked together he is unble to get a good angle on H1.
AC 19 AC 24
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 19/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance) d20+19=35 d20+14=30 d20+19=29 3d8(8+1+3)+7=19 d20+19=20 d20+14=31 3d8(3+4+3)+7=17 Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:58:00 AM
Snatched from death by his brethren, Lian sees the werewolf over him, and not thinking twice about his position, he attempts to attack the beast.
Attacking from his prone position, Lian attempts a Trip attack, flanking with K'Nara. (Flurry of Blows, Trip attempt hitting AC 35, Strength check 30, Stunning attack 29 for 19 damage, follow up attacks, AC 20 (a miss) and 31 for 17 damage)[OOC: I'm feeling like I missed an attack in there somewhere. Oh well.]Adam, please confirm my hit point total.
{ OOC: ADM Adam: Lian has 19 hit points. }
(Jay B - Thanks Adam.)
Olana Hp 69 AC 27 d20+12=27 d20+12=20 d20+7=8 d20+7=23 d8+2=8 d8+2=4 d8+2=9 d8+2=3 Thursday April 20th, 2006 1:46:23 PM
Olana blinks, and a broad, idiot grin appears on her face. Again, her arms and shoulders bear the brunt of the exercise as she lets fly with more arrows toward the werewolf (H7)
Hits AC 27 for 8 Dam Hits AC 20 for 4 Dam Hits AC 8 for 9 Dam (sheesh typical) Hits AC 23 for 3 Dam
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+16=28 d8+7=11 2d6(6+3)=9 d20+11=22 Thursday April 20th, 2006 4:04:17 PM
Flushed and fluster, Gunther decided to give the bulky axe one more try before ditching it. Taking another set of swings at the pesky werewolf in front of him (h7), Gunther hits again with his first strike (AC28 for 11+9), but still can't connect with his second blow. Spewing out a stream of orcish curses that would make even his mother blush, Gunther vows to ditch the axe next round and go with what he knows...his two-bladed sword.
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 51 2d8(8+6)+11=25 Thursday April 20th, 2006 6:47:42 PM
Between attacks by the beast, Bertram realizes the Talons are taking a beating and again calls upon his partron Gods, for healing and for guidance.
(OOC Cure Moderate, Mass 25HP healed for everyone. Substitute Bulls Strength Mass)
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed 10d6(6+3+5+3+4+5+6+5+4+5)=46 Thursday April 20th, 2006 7:12:55 PM
Ingrge takes a step to Y 15 and then targeting above the 6 ft height again lines up H2 & H7 and lets loose with a lightening bolt that fries everything in its 5 ft wide path for 120 feet 46 points 23 points if reflex save DC 23
Brother Bertram raises his arm to the sky and again prays for healing. In a similar fashion as before, seven thin streaks of blue-white light shoot from his hands towards each of his companions. { OOC: Everyone is each healed 25 hit points, including Milo. }
A lightning bolt arcs just above the battle, and the group focuses their attacks on the two werewolves not brawling with each other (h2 and h7). They are dead moments later.
Taking stock of what has just occurred, Milo and Lian get up on their feet - with K'Nara's help.
INGRGE ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { From out of nowhere the air itself slams into Ingrge's chest - temporarily knocking the wind out of his lungs (AC: 39 | Dam: 16 | Please roll a very important Fort. save. }}
K'NARA ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: {{ OOC: Oops! I wish I'd known about K'nara's sword earlier - I don't have her CS. } - Amalee is attacking Ingrge from square: X15. }
The remaining two werewolves (h1 and h6) continue to brawl. The sounds of growling, barking, gnashing and thumping echo out across the swamp.
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 62/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance) Friday April 21st, 2006 5:38:23 AM
Brushing off the mud, Lian stands(move action). For a moment he hums with power and then it fades. (Wholeness of Body, healing for 18, standard action.)
Lian looks at the battle, clenching his massive fists, which start to glow with a faint fire. (Blessed Hands, free action)
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min18sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 30sec) Bear's Endurance (cast, 2mins 36secs) Bless Weapon (Hand of Domi ability)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 2 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection, Bless Weapon Oil) d20+17=26 d8+8=10 6=3 Friday April 21st, 2006 11:24:59 AM
Gunther's breath catches in his chest as the air a mere 5 inches from the top of his head sizzles with electricity. His white hair standing on edge, Gunther grumbles "Dat vas a little closer dan I vould have preferred." All of the opponents around him dead and not one of them by his hands! Gunther looks at the axe in his hands. "Dis is all your fault!" he growls as he drops the axe to the ground. Snapping his fingers, his two bladed sword appears instantly in his right hand and it's blades sizzle with fire and electricity. A spring in his step, he moves over to help out Falin (V22), Gunther lashes out at H1, slicing very efficiently into his body (AC26 for 10+3flame).
Olana Hp 69 AC 27 d20+12=15 d20+12=20 d20+7=20 d20+7=9 d8+2=3 d8+2=5 d8+2=7 d8+2=6 Friday April 21st, 2006 8:44:26 PM
Completely oblivious to the fact that the creature is dead, Olana continues to fire arrows at the corpse of the dead werewolf (H7). Body, instinct and reflexes are getting into the swing of it now, and are having a good time of it.
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed d20+17=37 d20+18=37 Friday April 21st, 2006 9:04:06 PM
(OOC. Geesh do all of Ingrge's opponents just ignore his misdirection spell?)
Ingrge watches as he frazzles Gunther's hair and zaps to more Werewolves. Just after the bolt leaves he yells, "Make sure to cut their heads..... OWWWWWWWWW!!"
Suddenly Ingrge is slammed hard from nowhere. Momentarily losing his breath, (Fort save DC37 Natural 20 :>)Yea me! ) he immediately casts a spell (Bigby's Interposing Hand) which should keep his opponent off of him and occupied for a while.
He then yells out loud, "Waards Hairy Back! HELP me !!! I think there is an invisible vampire (knowledge Arcana DC 37) on the loose here.
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- see invisibility, command undead(2),
3rd- fireball, lightening bolt
4th- Locate creature, Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+16=23 d20+11=20 Friday April 21st, 2006 11:36:27 PM
Taking stock of the situation now that the two remaining werewolves are fighting one another. He strikes out at H1 again.
Something breaks Falin's concentration andhe misses both times.
K'Nara (AC31, hp 124; non-detection) d20+19=32 d10+8=11 d6=3 Saturday April 22nd, 2006 12:57:29 PM
K'Nara made sure that both Milo and Lian were all right, but even as she did so, a flurry of movement near Ingrge caught her eye:
There was a lone werewolf attacking Ingrge!
With a blood-curdling yell, the blade singer launched herself at the cursed cur, hefting her flaming blade as she did so, intending to hack the beastie to pieces...
(OOC: K'Nara is charging; I'm not quite sure about the distance she is covering, though--according to my reckoning she just barely makes the maximum distance allowed in a round and can still get in one attack...however, this IS a DM decision, and so I will defer to DM Adam's ruling on that.
K'Nara's rolls: attack roll is 32 + 4 for the charge = AC36; damage rolls = 11hpd + 3hp fire damage.)
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 76 Saturday April 22nd, 2006 2:03:20 PM
Bertram hears Ingrge's cry and responds as best he can. "Olana cut off the dead wolves heads with your sword! Quickly!" He hopes she is able to follow his direction. He then murmurs something quietly and begins looking in the direction of Ingrge, slowly and carefully. (OOC Detect Undead)
Milo (AC 29; hp 23/79) d20+12=29 Saturday April 22nd, 2006 8:11:13 PM
Standing up with sword in hand, Milo shakes his head groggily and heads toward the remaining werewolf. (Q20) (OOC: Ah... I see my error in math. Thanks for pointing that out. Made the Fort save DC 29)
Brother Bertram OOC Saturday April 22nd, 2006 8:37:57 PM
Milo at the same time you were being hit Bertram used another Mass cure spell and healed you for 25 on top of the previous 22 healed the round before. So dont die just yet please ;)
Lian Monday April 24th, 2006 4:02:11 PM
OOC: Was hoping to post before bed. Oh well.
{ ADM Adam - OOC: I'm really sorry Lian. I had a bad case of brain-lag and forgot what day it was. }
Olana Hp 69 AC 27 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:00:38 AM
Wooden, but determined, Olana slings her bow and pulls her sword, and gets down to the grisly business of sawing off dead H7's head.
((Adam do you need me to roll for this?))
{ ADM Adam - OOC: No, that's fine Jan - it will take two rounds to cut through the beast's neck. }
Invisible Stalker! - ADM Adam d20+25=28 d20+25=35 d20+25=41 d6+5=10 d6+5=9 d6+5=11 d20+25=36 d6+5=11 d20+21=41 d20+21=30 2d8(7+1)+3=11 2d8(8+5)+3=16 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:50:19 AM
Locked in battle, the charmed werewolf (h6) manages to grab hold of the other werewolf's throat with its jaws. From behind, Gunther twirls his two-bladed sword and severs the pinned werewolf's spine - killing it instantly. The charmed werewolf eyes him for a moment, before turning in the direction of Ingrge.
Falin is distracted by his sudden skin irritation and misses two of his attacks against the now fallen werewolf (h1).
Milo moves into position, also watching Gunther drop his target (h1).
Lian heals himself and blesses his hands.
Olana fires several more arrows into the dead werewolf (h7) near Brother Bertram. Satisfied, she approaches it cautiously and sets about sawing its head off. Very quickly she is covered in dark blood.
Ingrge fends off the frightening attack and quickly casts his Interposing Hand spell. A shimmering hand, roughly 10-feet in diameter, flickers into existence and places itself between Ingrge and his invisible attacker. Ingrge takes a 5-foot step backwards to enable this.
INGRGE ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Wracking his brain for clues, Ingrge remembers reading somewhere that vampires can assume a gaseous form. However, that doesn't seem to align very well with the invisible foe he just encountered ... the attack itself had jarred his entire body so hard that vibrations had shuddered from his teeth to his toes. Thankfully nothing further came of it. Perhaps a simple Invisibility spell is at work here? }
Meanwhile, K'Nara roars out a battle-cry and charges straight towards Ingrge's attacker. Her swing connects with a thud and tears flesh. At the same time a husky feminine scream is heard.
K'NARA ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Amalee screams as K'Nara's sword tears across her waist. She clutches her stomach, but quickly composes herself, smiles at K'Nara and moves towards Brother Bertram (to square: R18; K'Nara may take an AoO). }
Brother Bertram casts Detect Undead and concentrates on the area surrounding Ingrge. { OOC: See yellow-haze on map. } However, he does not see anything.
BROTHER BERTRAM & K'NARA ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Suddenly the air itself lashes out at Brother Bertram - hitting him square in the solar plexus (AC: 41 = possible crit: 30 = critical hit! | Dam: 27 | Brother Bertram, please roll Fort. save vs. DC: 23 or be stunned for one-round). }
Brother Bertram staggers slightly, as if he has just been winded.
ALL: Please roll Spot and Listen rolls. If you beat DC: 15 ... Highlight to display spoiler: { You notice footprints in the mud and/or huffing noises beside Brother Bertram, in square: R18. }
{ OOC: Sorry for the delay - it's a public holiday here, and I thought I still had an extra day up my sleeve! }
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed, Bigby's Interposing Hand Tuesday April 25th, 2006 6:54:02 AM
Ingrge pausing to catch his breath for one moment casts another quick spell and then moves toward the fray. See invisibility Move to square W 19 where he gets ready to go after their invisible foe.
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2),
3rd- fireball, lightening bolt
4th- Locate creature, Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
K'Nara (AC31; HP124; non-detection) d20+19=26 d10+8=9 d6=5 d20+1=5 d20=20 d20+19=22 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 9:03:19 AM
Rattled by the sudden toothy grin the werewolf beamed at her, K'Nara's aim with Lucia goes wide as the creature turns its attention towards Brother Bertram. (OOC: At least, I think it missed: blow hits AC26 for 9hpd & 5hp fire damage. K'Nara's Spot and Listen checks are 5 and 20, respectively.)
Snarling an epithet that calls the werewolf the female dog that she is, the tall blade singer follows her foe in battle, charging after Bertram's attacker (OOC moves to R17) and bringing Lucia to bear once more--completely missing the werewolf (again! sob! Only hits AC22.)
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 62/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance, Blessed Hands) d20+9=16 d20+19=34 d20+14=30 d20+14=34 d20+17=36 3d8(4+5+3)+7=19 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 11:03:38 AM
(Spot 16, Listen 34) Lian calls out to Bertram. "Bertram! She's near you! Watch out!" He then rushes to Bertram's side.
He attempts to splash the invisible target with mud. (Trip Attempt, AC 30, Strength check 34(nat 20), Stunning Attack AC 36, 19 damage)
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min12sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 24sec) Bear's Endurance (cast, 2mins 30secs) Bless Weapon (Hand of Domi ability)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 2 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 49 d20+11=30 d20+7=27 11d6(3+2+1+2+4+4+2+6+5+1+4)=34 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 1:40:37 PM
Bertram gasps as all the air is knocked from his body by this invisible attacker. Recovering quickly Bertram lashes back. Calling quickly upon the power of Gargul, Bertram again rains down fire upon the area where the attack came from. Even as the air is filled with fire, Bertram yells out, "Ware the muddy footprints!", and points to them.
(OOC Not stunned DC 30 Spot Check of 27 Flamestrike Damage 34, Save only reduces by 25% due to 3/4 being divine fire from the gods)
Olana HP 69 AC 27 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 6:36:14 PM
Olana continues to carve away at H7's head until it comes off. Her hands, arms and weapon are slick with dark blood and her clothing is splattered with it, but she doesn't seem to care over much about that.
(Anzac Day, Adam?)
{ ADM Adam - OOC: Yup. :-) I had Monday off as well - and so ends the last four-day weekend I'll enjoy for quite a while. }
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+2=17 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 9:03:35 PM
Falin moves over by Brother Bertram (S20) and begins to look for footprints.
Spot 17
Milo (AC 29; hp 23/79) d20+15=17 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 9:10:12 PM
Milo stops and stares at the attacks made by his compatriots, attempting to ascertain the location of the invisible attacker. (OOC: Spot check DC 17)
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection) d20+2=22 d20+17=32 d8+8=10 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 11:52:56 PM
Gunther spins at the sounds of all the shouting. Squinting, he sees K'nara heading toward Brother Bertram, sword raised to attack! Then he spots some muddy footprints, and even stranger...he sees a shimmer...an odd bending of the light, oddly enough in the shape of a large werewolf (Spot=nat.20!!)! He moves over to stand by Brother Bertram (S19) and takes a swipe at where the anomaly is (AC 32 for 10).
One by One - ADM Adam d100=8 d100=9 d100=22 d100=30 d100=33 d20+11=21 d20+21=31 d20+21=28 d20+21=40 d20+16=19 d20+11=31 d20+11=23 2d8(3+7)+3=13 2d8(2+4)+3=9 2d8(2+6)+3=11 2d8(6+8)+3=17 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 1:07:30 AM
The large shimmering hand in front of Ingrge pivots to the West as Ingrge casts a spell. Looking up, he is surprised to see ...
INGRGE (& K'NARA) ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Ingrge can see a werewolf attacking Brother Bertram from square: R18. Something familiar about the beast tugs at his mind, and then he realises - this is Amalee. }
... Moving closer, Ingrge also notices the large charmed werewolf (h6) at his side. It lowers its head in deference.
Olana cuts the last strand of sinewy tissue away from the beast's spine and lifts the large werewolf's head (h7) up to the sky. She is almost entirely covered in dark, sticky blood.
Brother Bertram recovers from the blow to his chest and immediately calls down a streak of fire from the sky. At the same time, K'Nara moves into the nigh-affected area and attempts to slash at the space in front of him. He tries to warn her, but too late - the flames burst in a 10-foot area (Dam: 34 | K'Nara, please make a Ref. save vs. DC: 22 for reduced Dam: 25).
K'NARA (& INGRGE) ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { The flames roil around Amalee's hybrid body, but appear to have little effect. In fact, she seems to take some delight in the ineffectiveness of the spell. Satisfied with her abilities, she turns on Brother Bertram and her arms quickly become a blur of strikes. }
Brother Bertram, and those near him, notice the brief outline of a figure within the flames (square: R18). Then, as quickly as the flames fade away, so too does the outline. Suddenly, Brother Bertram is hit hard multiple times (AC: 31, 28, 40, 19, 31 = possible crit: 23 | Dam: 13, 9, 11, -, 17, -). The flurry of blows sends Brother Bertram reeling and he drops heavily to the ground bleeding (a total of 50 points of damage reduces Brother Bertram to -1 hit points | Please roll d% to stabilise his bleeding).
Lian attempts to sweep attack the invisible foe, but misses. Leaping up he strikes the air with his long reach, but again does not connect with anything. Frustratingly, K'Nara and Gunther also miss their shared target.
K'NARA & INGRGE ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: { Amalee takes a 5-foot step forwards, over Brother Bertram's limp body (square: R19). }
Gunther, Milo, Falin, and Lian notice footprints appear near Brother Bertram's limp body.
{ OOC: Please remember to post your current AC and HP totals after your character name. }
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed, Bigby's Interposing Hand d20+16=34 d20+16=31 d20+16=30 12d6(3+5+1+4+4+6+2+5+4+6+5+5)=50 d20+16=36 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 7:38:49 AM
leveling his staff Ingrge sends three beams of light straight at Amalee. Scorching ray - ranged touch attacks ACs 34, 31, 30 for 50 points damage; NO Save - SR 36
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2),
3rd- fireball, lightening bolt
4th- Locate creature, Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
K'Nara (AC31, hp124, non-detection) d100=18 2d8(8+3)+6=17 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 1:41:44 PM
K'Nara screeches in outrage upon seeing Brother Bertram fall. She immediately begins to chant in an elven-influenced language, reaching down to touch the sprawled cleric with a faintly-glowing hand...
(OOC: K'Nara is casting Cure Moderate Wounds. She rolls 18 vs. Spell Failure (had to beat 15%--whew!); the spell heals up 17hp on Bert.)
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 62/79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance, Blessed Hands) d20+15=27 d20+15=18 d20+15=24 d20+10=30 d20+10=17 3d8(3+1+3)+7=14 3d8(6+4+1)+7=18 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 1:56:56 PM
Lian swings frantically toward the spot he thinks the invisible attacker is.
(Flurry of Blows, all Stunning Attacks(fort DC 22), AC 27, 18, 24 and 30[natural 20](crit threat 17), for 14, miss, miss, 18(no crit) damage)
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min6sec) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 18sec) Bear's Endurance (cast, 2mins 24secs) Bless Weapon (Hand of Domi ability, at will)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Brother Bertram AC 28 HP 17 2d8(3+8)+11=22 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 4:44:23 PM
Bertram responds groggily to K'nara's healing touch, but then quicky realizes what must have happened. He quickly calls once again on his God's power. He sends out a call for healing yet again for himself and all his friends.
(Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass 22hp Healed. Subbed Undeath to Death)
Milo (AC 29; hp 45/79) d20+19=37 d100=72 d20+14=33 d100=85 2d6(4+4)=8 2d6(1+1)=2 d4+4=5 d4+4=5 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:29:33 PM
Noting the placement of the footprints, Milo strikes where he thinks Bertram's attacker might be standing. (OOC: Hit ACs 37 and 33 and rolled 72 and 85 percent on miss chance for an invisible opponent. If he hit Milo does 13 and 7 points of damage respectively)
Olana HP 69 AC 27 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 10:09:49 PM
Olana stands there holding the wolf head aloft for a moment. She then looks at her surroundings. There were more wolves, lying on the ground, and Bertram, too. Did they all need their heads removing?
Dropping the severed head, she sets off in Bert's direction. But he begins to stir, so she looks around for something dead to cut up, and approaches H2.
{ ADM Adam - OOC: Great post Jan! What a character! }
((LOL, thanks Adam. Luckily, Mark is used to my sense of humour.))
Gunther AC28 HP83/83 (Nondetection) d20+2=14 d20+15=19 d20+10=16 d20+15=35 d20+15=28 d100=60 d20+7=16 2d8(7+7)+16=30 d8+8=10 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 10:41:31 PM
Continuing to focus on the muddy footprints around him (Spot=14), Gunther tries once more for the elusive werewolf. Watching K'nara's actions closely, Gunther attempts to aim his attacks even though he can't see his opponent. He has a terrible time of it, but he thinks that maybe just once he manages to connect (AC 35/28 crit?, 60 for concealment=hit, for 30 if crit, 10 if no crit.).
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) Wednesday April 26th, 2006 11:10:27 PM
Falin narrows his eyes and begins to speak in a different language. His voice lowers an octive as the magic rolls off his tounge. The air around him seems to energize slightly and then gone.
Falin seems calmer as he prepares for his next attack.
K'Nara dives forward and heals Brother Bertram. Opening his eyes he feels rather rattled and takes a moment to collect his senses. Realising the party is in grave danger, he temporarily sets aside his uncertainty and channels healing energy into himself. Glowing faintly, he then distributes this energy amongst his companions - sending thin streaks of blue-white light arcing outwards. { OOC: Everyone is healed 22 hit points. }
Lian misses his first, second, and third attacks. However, his fourth blow connects solidly and he is positive he felt something break. Withdrawing his hand, he notices transparent blood slowly appear across his knuckles.
Milo also connects twice with his short sword. The bloodied halfling grins.
Moments later, Gunther slashes at the air with his two-bladed sword and connects with a sickly crunch. In response, a pained howl echos out across the swamp-land. Behind Gunther, Falin prepares for his next attack and casts a spell: True Strike.
From across the swamp, Ingrge aims his staff in the group's direction and three rays of intense light shoot forward. They slam into the very air itself - just feet away from K'Nara and Brother Bertram. An unwoldly scream is heard and suddenly everyone can see their attacker. Standing before them is a grotesque werewolf. Her dark fur is matted with Lian's, Milo's, Ingrge's and Brother Bertram's blood. It is clear she is also injured, though she hides it well. Stepping fluidly from one paw to the other, she realises everyone's eyes are upon her.
Something about this werewolf commands presence and yet ... something else ... something familiar ... tugs at the group's memory. And then they realise: this is Amalee.
She takes a 5-foot step backwards and addresses the group. "It's been fun toying with you, prey." She spits the last word out, and glances at her fallen werewolves. "Keep the pelts - I've many others. You'll meet them shortly, no doubt." A strange light emenates around her body. "For now, I'll leave you to prepare for the hunt proper ... and mourn the loss of your pathetic companion, the elf." She allows the weight of her words to sink in. "Yes, she seeks her soul ... and will end up as one more skull in the collection!"
Her laugh is hysterical, and stands everyone's hairs on end. Then - suddenly - she is gone. Vanished. Even K'Nara and Ingrge can no longer see her.
Looking around, the group notices a large, severed werewolf head in the mud.
Olana is missing.
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Player information: * Falin { failed Fort. save vs. bite attack }
{ OOC: Thanks folks - it's been fun! Goodnight and good luck! }
Ingrge: AC 33: HP122/122: Prying eyes(48), Misdirection, Non detection, boots of speed, Bigby's Interposing Hand Thursday April 27th, 2006 6:39:25 AM
"Waard's Warts!! I swear that mangy, flea infested mongrel is going to pay with her life. Ok all we don't have any time to waste, Let's cut these guys heads off quickly and move out. I don't know about you all but I am rerady to get out of here, and I am not sure I have enough power left to manage another battle like that."
Lian (AC 36 -2, hps 79) (non-detection, bulls strength, enlarge person, bears endurance, Blessed Hands) d20+9=21 2d8(5+7)+3=15 Thursday April 27th, 2006 7:39:59 AM
About ready for a witty retort to the 'Sheriff's' statement, Lian is disappointed to watch the foul creature fade and vanish.
"Damnable wolf! Where'd she go then?"
He looks at Ingrge. "We all need to rest after that."
The hand Of Domi moves over to Milo and lays a hand on the halfling. (Using Remove Paralysis for Cure Moderate Wounds, Heals 15)
He looks around. (Spot 21) "Hey! Where is Olana!?"
Active Spells: Bulls Strength (tattoo, 2min) Enlarge Person (cast, 2mins 12sec) Bear's Endurance (cast, 2mins 18secs) Bless Weapon (Hand of Domi ability, at will)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Hide from Undead*, Protection from Evil**, Entropic Shield*, Enlarge Person# Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bear's Endurance*, Remove Paralysis*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection) d20+3=19 Thursday April 27th, 2006 7:41:57 AM
Falin runs over to where Olana used to be and looks for any sign of where she has been taken.
Spot 19
Falin Thursday April 27th, 2006 8:52:24 PM
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