DM Kathy d20+9=25 d8=3 Monday April 3rd, 2006 12:02:57 AM Bralin casts a spell on himself and approaches the halfling, with Lorth right behind him.
Harvest warns her companions by means of the Message spell they all share. She directs her Detect Magic cone toward the building, and is aware of several auras. [I think you have to concentrate one more round to get their number and strength.]
Any again casts a Light spell on one of Arminas's arrows, and the ranger sends the lighted missile flying toward the window. He still doesn't see a target, but the arrow flies through the window nonetheless, illuminating the room.
Andrath steps out of the building he's been exploring and takes in the scene.
Losing no time, the figure in the window fires a crossbow at Bralin, hitting the dwarf for 3 points of damage. Thanks to the lighted arrow, you all can catch a glimpse of an elven or half-elven man before he drops below the level of the window, out of sight.
[Map to follow.]
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58 Monday April 3rd, 2006 8:27:09 AM
Lorth moves up to the side of the building (H4), he isn't sure if he should attack the halfling who lured them into the ambush, as he doesn't know exactly what Remo looks like.
He waits for Bralin's que.
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength /Sub Al) d8=3 d20+5=6 Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:20:19 AM
The halfling is no threat for the moment. The crossbow bolt in Bralin's shoulder, however, speaks to the both the threat and the intentions of those within the building.
Something to convince them not to show themselves.
Bralin lifts the sphere of his god and points at the window. Then, as the burst of sound errupts, he makes for a position of cover by the wall.
------------ Rolls and Actions Cast Soundburst Centered at F5 (10-foot radius spread) Sonic Damage 3hp (Fort Save vs DC15 or be stunned for one round) Spot 6 (Nat 1 /For any Doors or other entrances to the building)
Position and Movement Move 20 feet to H6
Bulls Strength - round 2 of 30
Harvest (AC22, HP 30/34) d20+13=22 d20+13=21 Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:33:25 AM
Ambushers. With bows. Hiding within the windows. They must be convinced that their position within is of no value to them.
Harvest drops the Detection spell and looks about the building for the door from which they are most likely to come. She draws a scroll, something more to confound them than anything else. Then she rushes to the wall of the building for cover.
"Are you Remo Thistlefoot?" she asks the halfling. "We have been sent by the Pitchfork Council. They were concerned at your lack of whereabouts. Who are these men? And why have they taken you? Are you injured?"
================================== Question Kathy, are those Shield spells on Bralin and Lorth still in effect?
Rolls and Actions Spot 22 (For a door leading into the building as well as for further ambush.) Listen 21 (For signs of ambushers)
Movement and Postion Draw Scroll of Obscuring Mist Move 35 feet to I5
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Shield On Bralin (Duration 1 minute from post Sunday March 12th, 2006 11:01:57 PM) Shield On Lorth (Duration 1 minute from post Monday March 13th, 2006 11:26:40 PM) Jump (Duration 1 minute from post Thursday March 16th, 2006 11:57:24 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *Longstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 33/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=24 d20+10=21 d20+9=18 d20+9=20 d8+3=10 d8+3=8 Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:44:11 AM
Ewan flies above, out of arrow range, looking down upon the ambush. She can hear as Arminas screams in eagle:
Where is the enemy?
Though he screams to Ewan, his eyes are focused on the window where the crossbow bolt came from. Arminas draws back his bow, his arrow aimed at the opening. As soon as the enemy shows himself, Arminas lets an arrow fly, and if given time he follows it with another.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 24 Spot (Arminas) 21 1st Arrow Hit AC 18 Damage 10 2nd Arrow Hit AC 20 Damage 8 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 26 rounds Speak with animals 44 rounds remaining
Any (20AC, 20/20 HP) d20+4=15 d20+2=9 Monday April 3rd, 2006 7:46:14 PM
For the third time this day, Any begins to sing. His song once again raises the spirits of those in the party who hear it. His bow stays at the ready, and he continues to scan around the courtyard for signs of more of the ambushers.
The words of his song seem slightly subdued, almost questioning as he sings,
"Where are your arrows and where is your test? Whence do you come from and what is your quest? Whom do you serve here, and why do you fight? Who will morn you come the fall of night?
Your arrows fall short of their intended mark, Go back to your homes ere' falls the dark. Your master forsakes you your fight is in vain, Your own death awaits you, our swords are your bane."
Actions spot 15 blur 4 rounds from sound of Alarm message 40 minutes Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour listen 9
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp) d20+17=28 Monday April 3rd, 2006 10:41:57 PM
Andrath exits the door and heads straight north along the building, looking to see if he can get around behind the building containing the archer. [OOC: Spot 28]
DM Kathy d20+6=16 d20+3=6 d20+8=14 d20+9=28 d20+8=18 d4+1=2 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 12:29:05 AM Lorth moves up next to the building and waits for Bralin to make his move.
Bralin casts a spell and a deep whoomp! of sonic energy bursts in the building. Then he, too, moves up close to the structure.
Harvest looks about for a door, and finds one at B5. She pulls out a scroll and moves toward the building. [The Shield spells have expired by this point]. She speaks to the halfling, but he only puts his finger to his lips again.
Arminas asks his companion for help. In return, he gets the strong mental picture of a rabbit hiding in its warren, and feels an inner tug toward the building. Ewan does not seem to have specifics, however. Arminas aims an arrow at the window and waits.
Any begins to sing, a tune aimed as much at demoralizing his foes as bolstering his allies.
Andrath moves north along "his" building, looking for another way into the ambush building. He doesn't see one.
Again, a head pops up at the window. Anybody who can make a Spot DC 15, Highlight to display spoiler: {it is a different archer. The first one was an elf or half-elf; this one is definitely human.} Arminas fires twice, but the archer has cover from the window and even the ranger's excellent shots don't quite hit their target. The archer returns fire, but misses Arminas.
At the same time, the door is shoved open and a figure emerges. It is an elf with dusky black skin and white hair. She moves up to Bralin, a heavy flail clutched in both hands. She swings at him, and succeeds in hooking the chain around his leg. She pulls, nearly pulling the dwarf off his feet! However, Bralin is able to keep his balance. [I think. It's hard to tell without a character sheet. By the Woldian special-attack rules, Bralin is assumed to take 10 on his resist. He gets to add his strength or dex modifier (whichever is higher), plus 4 for being a dwarf (stability). He needs to beat an 18. Does he have at least a +4 strength modifier? I'm assuming he does. If I'm wrong, let me know.]
From the now-open doorway, a magic missile shrieks across the courtyard, hitting Arminas for 2 points of damage.
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58 d20+13=31 d8+10=13 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:58:12 AM
Lorth hears the sound of fighting and since the halfling doesn't seem to be any threat he moves around the corner to help Bralin (H7).
He immediatley engages the female elf attacking Bralin. "Gargul, give me strength", he intones (Smite evil). (Hit AC: 31, Damage: 13)
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength /Sub Al) d20+10=24 d10+9=14 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:19:36 AM
The chain of the flail around Bralin's leg do not warrant a glance. Tis the arrogance of the elves that will be their downfall.
"Ye'll not trip a dwarf, Drow." The instruction is simple, but maybe too late to do the drow much good.
Bralin swings adding his own attack to Lorth's blow. With the bard's song to bolster his heart, he puts power behind the swing.
------------ The Trip With Bull's Strength, Bralin has a STR Mod of +6 That puts his Take 10 on Trip at DC20 Reading the rules, the Drow now needs to make a Reflex check vs DC20 before the events of this round or either be tripped herself or lose her weapon.
Rolls and Actions Power Attack +2 Hit AC25 Damage 15hp (+1 Weapon, +6 STR, +2 PA) Forgot Inspire Courage. Rolls listed here are adjusted for Inspire Courage.
Position and Movement 5-Foot Step to G7
Bulls Strength - round 3 of 30 Inspire Courage.
Harvest (AC22, HP 30/34) d20+5=15 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:49:08 AM
Harvest Moon's eyes narrow with suspicion.
"Do not trust the halfling," she whispers into the Message spell. "His behavior is not in accordance with the situation."
"I will return, and you will explain yourself," Harvest says to the halfling before scuttling around the embattled drow. With superior speed, she hurries to the doorway that she had seen earlier. The memory of the battle at the river return to her, the scroll she had lost due to the pain from an unexpected attack. This time Harvest bolsters her concentration before unfurling the scroll.
As the words vanish from the parchment, an Obscuring Mist rises from around Harvest Moon clouding the view of the archers in the windows.
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Rolls and Actions Concentration 15 (Though if the figure in the door has a Ranged weapon there should be no AoO) Cast Obscuring Mist from Scroll (This is designed to cover all the way to the window at F6. But I don't know where you start the center from which you count the 20-foot radius. If you need Harvest 5 feet to the east in order to cover the window, feel free to consider her there.)
Movement and Position Move B6 (45 feet, skirting area of AoO from Drow)
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 10/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *Longstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=12 d20+10=15 d20+8=10 d20+13=28 Tuesday April 4th, 2006 11:54:47 AM
Ewan knows they are hiding, prey for the hunters. With an eagle scream, Arminas says:
Warn me if you see them.
As the obscuring mist rises, Arminas quickly decides he must deal with the mage. Using the message spell, he says:
I'm going in the door, Any will you follow?
Arminas then hustles over to the door (double movement speed), drawing his sword as he goes. Hopefully, he will surprise those inside, shileded by the mist from Harvest. He continues into the building, looking for the mage who cast missles at him. His sword at the ready, he swings it at the first enemy he finds, but cannot connect.
OOC: Because of the Pass w/o a Trace, do I need to roll move silently? He leaves no footsteps, so his feet should make no sound.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 12 Spot (Arminas) 15 Move silently 28 Sword Hit AC 10 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 27 rounds Speak with animals 43 rounds remaining
Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:29:24 PM
Any sees the attacks upon his friends, and hears Arminas whisper through the message spell. His answer is immediate, and strong, and blends seamlessly into the song he is singing,
"Yes!"
Then he too switches his weapons to sword and dagger, following Arminas into the door. His singing now echoes off the walls of the room they have entered.
Spells: blur 4 rounds from sound of Alarm message 40 minutes Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage +1 hit +1 will save
Andrath (AC20, 37/37 hp) d20+10=23 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 12:15:33 AM
Seeing that the rest of the party has the elf well in hand, Andrath runs over to the halfling. "Are you the envoy that we are looking for? What is going on here? Are you trapped?" He listens closely for the halfling's answers. [OOC: Sense motive check of 23]
DM Kathy d20+3=23 d20+9=24 d20+8=12 d20+3=11 d20+9=20 d8=8 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 1:20:47 AM Lorth uses his Paladin ability to strike a mighty blow against the dark elf, and Bralin follows with a powerful blow of his own. She is now badly wounded.
Harvest darts nimbly around the embattled dark elf and pauses in the doorway of the building to cast Obscuring Mist from her scroll. [You can pick any corner of your square as the center of the spell; I centered it on the northeast corner of B6. Let me know if you'd prefer to tweak it a little.] A thick fog surrounds the monk, and flows through the open doorway into the building beyond.
Arminas double-moves to the open doorway, with Any right behind him. The mist fills the building too, however, and you do not yet see any foes. [With the sound of a battle going on, I don't think moving silently is going to be an issue.]
Andrath approaches the halfling, only to see the little fellow wink out!
The dark elf manages to retain her weapon, but she is clearly badly wounded. She switches targets and this time tries her luck with Lorth. Her flail wraps around his lower leg [hit touch AC 24], but she doesn't pull with enough strength to trip the paladin, and she must drop her weapon to keep from being tripped herself. She takes a 5-foot step back into the mist.
The archers at the window are stymied for the moment, but one of them appears to have moved. Andrath sees a face appear at a window facing him, a second before a crossbow bolt comes flying toward him. The bolt strikes solidly and bites deep. [Hit AC 20 for 8 damage]
Of the other archer, and whoever unleashed the magic missile, there is no sign. Perhaps they are stymied by the mist.
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 8:14:50 AM
Lorth untangles himself from the flail and moves foward into the mist (E7). "Surrender elf.", he says. "You have no weapon, to even defend yourself." Lorth cannot bring himself to attack a defenseless being, so he waits to see the elf's reaction.
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength /Sub Al) d20+11=25 d10+10=16 d100=58 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:45:04 AM
Lorth holds his sword, possibly from a paladin's sense of honor. Bralin has no such hesitation. The drow remains a danger until unconscious or otherwise subdued.
Bralin strikes again, feeling the bite of his axe as it strikes the drow standing within the cloud of mist.
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Rolls and Actions Power Attack +2 Hit AC25 Damage 16hp (+1 Weapon, +6 STR, +2 PA, +1 Inspire) Miss Chance <20 = 58
Position and Movement Bralin took a 5-Foot step to G7 last round.
Bulls Strength - round 4 of 30 Inspire Courage.
Harvest (AC22, HP 30/34) d20+6=17 d6=3 d20+13=15 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:09:51 AM
The wizard and the archer remain inside. Neither position is known.
Harvest scurries into the door and turns the corner to take her in the direction of the last know position of the archer. Length of reach may be important, so Harvest draws her chain as she moves through the mist.
Harvest emerges, and he has moved. Of course, he must have, the window is blocked. Harvest Moon changes direction, coming in from a direction from which she can command the greatest area of the room with her chain. With her foot, she lashes out at the nerves that cluster at the man's inner thigh. The right strike should cause him enough pain to make him pause for a moment.
Even before her blow falls, the brown girl turns her eyes and ears to the rest of the room, searching for the one other foe that she knows must be present.
[ OoC: The position of the mist is perfect, Kathy. Thanks. ]
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Rolls and Actions Hit Archer X AC18 (Stunning Fist /Fort vs DC17 or be Stunned for 1 Round) Damage 4hp (Non-Lethal Damage) Sorry, Forgot Inspire Courage again. The +1 is added here.
Listen 15 (For the position of other opponents)
Movement and Position Draw Spiked Chain as part of Move Action /Note: Now threaten 10 feet. Also note: Get 3 AoO as per Combat Reflexes. Move G3 (35 feet)
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 9/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *Longstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+8=14 d20+6=9 d20+10=14 d8+3=9 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:32:10 AM
The mist has allowed us to enter the building, but now hides the enemy. Arminas quickly moves through the mist (to C2, or to confront the mage if seen), his sword at the ready. He glances about, looking for the enemy.
Upon finding the enemy, he lashes out with his longsword.
I must spend more time with the sword prior to battle.
Using the message spell, he adds:
"Inform others if you find the enemy!"
Actions Spot (Ewan) 9 Spot (Arminas) 14 Sword Hit AC 15 (with inspire courage) Damage 9 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 28 rounds Speak with animals 42 rounds remaining
Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) d20+8=12 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 6:38:11 PM
Any enters the room and slides along the wall to his right, searching for the archer who fired from this window. He comes out of the mist and spies a foe, striking to stop any attacks that may be coming. His blow goes wide of its mark, but he sets himself to attack again.
His Bardic song still lends aid to all in the party. He sees that Harvest has made a telling blow to the man before him.
Spells: blur 4 rounds from sound of Alarm message 40 minutes Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage +1 hit +1 will save
Attack: hit AC 12 (probably a miss) forfeit my second attack for movement
Andrath (AC20, 29/37 hp) d20+8=12 Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:42:37 PM
Andrath feels the bite of the arrow, and winces, but shakes off the pain. He concentrates on the disappearing halfling, trying to figure out if the little man used a spell, but has little luck. [OOC: Spellcraft check of 12]. "I will need to spend more time looking over those magic texts," he thinks to himself. Then he moves to the square recently vacated by the halfling, trying to find him.
DM Kathy d20+8=21 d20+12=30 2d6(4+5)+8=17 d4+1=3 Thursday April 6th, 2006 1:16:43 AM Lorth, seeing his opponent disarmed, calls for her to surrender. Bralin, however, doesn't feel bound by such niceties. With one mightly blow of his axe, he ends the life of the unarmed dark elf.
Harvest plows through the mist, drawing her spiked chain as she goes. Reaching the corner, she unleashes an attack on the archer she sees (the half-elf). The man is quite nimble, though, and his light chain shirt is enough to block the blow.
Arminas, too, moves forward through the mist, and finds an opponent. He swings at the human man, and his sword seems to pass right through it! [Arminas make a Will save.]
Any moves into the room behind Harvest. He, too, approaches the archer and attacks, but the half-elf easily dodges.
Andrath keeps moving toward the shadowy area where the halfling was just seconds ago. He looks around, but can see no trace of the man.
The half-elf calls "Thayves, over here!" and steps into the corner, dropping his crossbow and drawing a rapier as he moves. The other former archer, the human, crosses the room to flank Harvest with the half-elf. As he does so, Harvest gets an AoO.
Both men attack the monk. The half-elf stabs with his rapier, just missing. The human swings a greatsword, hitting Harvest for 17 points damage.
From somewhere near the ceiling, a voice speaks a magic word, and a magic missile comes racing at Any, hitting him for 3 points damage. As it does so, a figure winks into view. It is a human man, and appears identical in every way to the opponent Arminas just swung at with so little effect. He is hovering up near the ceiling.
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58 Thursday April 6th, 2006 8:13:17 AM
Seeing the elf fall, Lorth moves into the building (Double move). He tries to use the sounds of battle to guide him through the mist, emerging near Any and Harvest (E4).
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength /Sub Al) Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:12:48 AM
The drow will be harming none for the moment. Bralin strides into the mist on the heels of Lorth. Using the wall as a guide he moves through the fog at his own slow and steady pace.
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Rolls and Actions
Position and Movement Double Move to D5
Bulls Strength - round 4 of 30 Inspire Courage.
Harvest (AC22, HP 30/34) d20+11=28 d20+11=12 d20+7=8 Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:36:49 AM
The man with the greatsword approaches quickly. Harvest Moon can almost feel the painful cutting strike of the blade.
"Arminas Calaelen! there is a man flying in the far corner of the room," Harvest Moon has time for this short reply.
Then things happen quickly.
Harvest disarms T avoiding the 17hp. Harvest fails in a disarm vs B and loses the spiked chain. Harvest draws a Wand of Ray of Enfeeblement. Harvest moves 5 feet to F4 to be clear of the Flanking
If T reaches for his weapon, Harvest takes the AoO but misses.
================================== Kathy, I'll play it where you've placed it. But last round I indicated G3 rather than G5. Instead of clutter things with description, I've stripped everything to basics above.
Rolls and Actions AoO Disarm vs T 28 (+6 MAB --4 Non-proficient, +1 Masterwork, +2 Spiked Chain per PHB, +4 Two-handed Weapon, +1 Inspire Courage) Disarm vs B 12 (Nat 1 /Harvest loses the chain) If T reaches to pick up his weapon. AoO vs T 8 (Nat 1 /Stunning Fist) Lorth should get an AoO also in this case.
Movement and Position Take Wand of Ray of Enfeeblement from HHH as Move Action. No AoO per HHH. 5-Foot step to F4 to step out of Flanking.
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 9/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *Longstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+5=23 d20+9=19 d20+9=17 d8+4=9 d8+4=6 d20+6=17 Thursday April 6th, 2006 1:14:29 PM
While more accustomed to using his bow in battle, Arminas has done significant training with his sword. It has never gone completely through someone without cutting them in two. Something is not right here.
Harvest sends a message Arminas Calaelen! there is a man flying in the far corner of the room.
Looking up, Arminas sees an exact replica of the person he just attacked, although he seems much more real.
Dropping his sword to the floor, he draws forth two arrows. His bow, still clutched in his left hand goes into action.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 17 Will save 23 1st Arrow Hit AC 20 (with inspire courage) Damage 9 2nd Arrow Hit AC 18 Damage 6 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 29 rounds Speak with animals 41 rounds remaining
Any - sub Kelly d20+7=13 d20+7=23 d4+3=4 Thursday April 6th, 2006 4:24:33 PM
Any flinches at the sting of a magic missile from a figure floating near the ceiling behind him, but he shrugs off the attack, and uses his sword and dagger upon the half-elf in the room.
His song conitinues to echo in the room, but has now taken on a more martial note.
"All hope is lost, you shall not prevail, Your hateful plan is doomed to fail. Your swords are dull, your spells are weak, You shall not have the vic'try you seek."
Actions Sword attack Hit AC 14 Dagger attack Hit AC 24 Damage 4 blur 4 rounds from sound of alarm presitidigitation 1 hour from start of fire Message 40 minutes from casting Inspire courage +1 to hit +1 to will save
Andrath (AC20, 29/37 hp) Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:13:47 PM
Andrath moves around the corner [OOC: to G6], but can't see any farther due to the cloud of fog. "Where in the name of Wark's black beard is the door! I can't see a thing!" he shouts, drawing his shortsword.
DM Kathy d20+10=25 2d6(3+2)+8=13 d20+11=24 d20+11=31 d20+8=27 3d6(3+1+3)+2=9 d100=39 Friday April 7th, 2006 12:53:32 AM Lorth and Bralin enter the building, searching for opponents.
Seeing the human approach, Harvest goes after his weapon with her spiked chain, and succeeds in disarming him. She calls out to Arminas, and attempts to disarm the half-elf, but muffs the attempt and has to drop the chain. She pulls out a wand and sidesteps to get clear of her attackers.
When Arminas's sword passes right through the man in front of him, he realizes that the figure is an illusion (although it still looks real enough to the rest of the group). He drops his sword and once again plies his bowstring. His first arrow strikes true, earning him a curse from the flying human. The second shot appears to deflect at the last instant.
Ewan sees no new foes, and in fact is having a hard time seeing anything through the mist.
Any continues to sing, and lashes out with sword and dagger. The latter hits and draws blood.
Andrath struggles to find his companions, and calls out for directions through the mist.
The figure up near the ceiling speaks an incantation and vanishes again.
The human fighter shifts sideways (five-foot), then leans in to pick up his greatsword from the adjacent square. He provokes AoOs from Harvest (who misses), and Any, but avoids one from Lorth. Assuming he survives that experience, he swings his greatsword at Harvest, hitting the monk for 13 points damage.
The half-elf dodges nimbly to the other side of Any, avoiding AoOs from Any (Tumble 24) and Harvest (Tumble 31). He thrusts at Any with his rapier, hitting the bard for 9 points of damage.
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58 d20+10=25 d8+5=9 Friday April 7th, 2006 8:01:44 AM
Lorth scans the area quickly, and with what he can see in the room he decides to help Harvest and Any. He moves quickly to engage the enemy (F3) and attacks. (B) (Hit AC: 25, DM: 9)
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength /Sub Al) d20+13=26 d10+8=12 Friday April 7th, 2006 8:59:40 AM
Sounds of combat come from straight ahead. That is where Bralin heads, straight ahead along the wall. When he comes to the edge of the fog, the blood on the man's sword leaves Bralin no question as to what must be done. The dwarf strides forward, crashing his axe into the man's side.
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Note 20% miss chance against Bralin from Obscuring Mist.
Rolls and Actions Hit T AC26 (+10 MAB, +2 Bull's Str, +1 Inspire) Damage 12hp
Position and Movement Move to F5
Bulls Strength - round 5 of 30 Inspire Courage.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+7=15 d6=6 Friday April 7th, 2006 9:26:16 AM
The pain cuts as deep as the long two handed blade.
SWILLING PIG FORNICATOR!!!
The curse rages through her brain. But this time Harvest Moon grits her teeth instead, and the words do not leave her mouth. Instead, she speaks to her companions in a whisper strained through blood and pain.
"Anthos Westar, take to the corner. The quick one tries to flank us."
Then, taking a short step behind Paladin Lorth, the brown girl speaks a trigger word, and a dark beam shoots forth touching her attacker and draining his strength through necromantic magics. (Range Touch Attack vs T, Hit AC15, Str Damage 6)
Harvest draws from her Haversack once again. This time a scroll of Invisibility Purge.
"I will attempt to draw the Flying Man from his cloak of invisibility," she says.
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Rolls and Actions Ranged Touch Attack Hit AC15 STR Damage 6
Movement and Position Take Scroll of Invisibility Purge from HHH as Move Action. 5-Foot step to E3.
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 7/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM) Enfeeblement on T - (Duration 10/10 Rounds from post Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:53:32 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *Longstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+16=29 d20+13=14 d20+10=17 d20+6=7 Friday April 7th, 2006 11:14:03 AM
The human can disappear as well as fly, he proves to be a difficult opponent. Arminas glances at the illusion in front of him, to see if his movements will give a clue as to what the mage is doing. With a whispered message, he says:
The man near me is an illusion of the mage.
Stooping down, Arminas picks up his sword, still holding his bow in his left hand. Two can play at disappearing. Arminas steps back 5 feet into the mist and wraps his elven cloak around him. He moves until his back is against the wall, and then with all the stealth he can muster he moves North along the wall to B1.
Any (20AC, 8/20HP) d20+8=23 d20+8=10 d8+3=11 Friday April 7th, 2006 12:03:43 PM
Any is struck deeply by the rapier of his foe, but rather than giving in to the pain, he strikes back, slicing his foe with his sword, his dagger skittering off his armor. As he strikes he follows Harvest's advice and steps into the corner of the room, putting all of the enemy in front of him.
His song ceases when he is struck, but all of the "Swords" feel the power still as they attack those in the room.
OOC Is my Blur spell still active?
Actions Sword attack Hit AC 23 for 11 HP DAM Dagger attack Hit AC 10 blur 4 rounds from sound of alarm presitidigitation 1 hour from start of fire Message 40 minutes from casting Inspire courage +1 to hit +1 to will save for 5 more rounds
Any (8/20 HP, 20 AC),supplemental post d20+8=23 d20+3=16 d8+3=10 Sunday April 9th, 2006 9:47:22 AM
Any takes an AOP attack as the half-elf moves, and hits him again with his sword.
Hit AC 23 for 10 HP DAM (ignore roll of 16, forgot to change the dice to D8)
DM Kathy d20+10=23 2d6(2+2)+8=12 d20+9=21 3d6(3+2+2)=7 Monday April 10th, 2006 12:59:53 AM Lorth steps up and attack the nimble half-elf. His sword hits home, and the man hisses in pain.
Bralin moves through the mist and delivers a solid blow to the human.
Harvest steps behind the paladin and fires off her wand. She has to be extra cautious, however, to avoid hitting a friendly target, and she overshoots her target. [I think. There's a -4 penalty for making a ranged attack into melee combat, and I didn't see Precise Shot on Harvest's character sheet. And judging from the numbers, it didn't look like you'd taken the penalty on the roll. That would make the ranged attack an 11, which wouldn't hit. Please let me know if I've made a mistake.] She then pulls out a scroll.
Arminas warns the others of the illusion, then disappears into the mist. He vanishes quite handily, but has trouble moving without sound in an environment where he can barely see the floor.
Any attacks the half-elf, and scores a hit with his sword. The man lets out a soft grunt, then falls to the floor. Blood begins to pool beneath him. [The Blur spell has expired.]
The illusion winks out. The human fighter steps into the corner, clearly badly wounded. He swings his greatsword at Any, and connects for 12 points damage.
Without warning, Lorth is attacked! A rapier is thrust between his ribs, seeming to find a particularly vulnerable spot. Lorth takes 7 points of damage from the now-visible mage. He is still flying, but is within reach. His invisibility has been negated by his hostile action.
Lorth AC: 19, HP: 58/51 Monday April 10th, 2006 7:43:55 AM
Lorth is surprised by the man's appearance, flinching in pain he instinctivly moves his shield to intercept any other attacks and gets ready to retaliate when he sees Any go down. He decides to quickly move to Any's side (G5) and grabs hold of his body. Calling on the power of his god he lets the warmth of healing flow through his hand into Any's body. (Lay on hands 15 points)
Harvest (AC22, 23 vs K, HP 17/34) d20+9=20 d8+3=9 Monday April 10th, 2006 11:26:11 AM "Anthos Westar!" The cry of alarm is ripped from the brown girl's throat as Any is cut down by the greatsword wielding miscreant.
Then Paladin Lorth risks his own safety. Ignoring the threat of the man with the rapier, he stoops to succor the fallen bard. Harvest knows what she must do next.
"You!" she shouts at the rapier wielder. Crabbing sideways around the man, she attempts to draw his attention. "Ignore me at your own risk." Placing herself opposite the paladin, she steps in close and strikes with an elbow, once again attacking the nerves near the groin. Hopefully that would give the man a thing or two to occupy his mind.
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Rolls and Actions Hit K AC20, Damage 9 hp Non-lethal (Stunning Fist, Fort vs DC17 or be Stunned for one round)
Movement and Position Move to F1 to Flank K Take AoO from K, but AC is 27 vs K for Dodge and Mobility. And, it's also possible that K has already take his one AoO vs Lorth.
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 6/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM) Inspire Courage - (5/5 Rounds)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=14 d20+6=19 d20+6=26 d20+6=8 d8+4=10 d8+4=9 Monday April 10th, 2006 6:12:43 PM
The mage materializes and attacks Lorth, yet Lorth turns his back and helps the fallen bard. Perhaps the code of the paladins is worth knowing.
Arminas has a clear view of the mage, time to stop him while he is visible. He must be careful to avoid hitting his own companions, so Arminas aims towards the side of the mage away from Lorth. This shot will be more difficult. Drawing forth two arrows, he lets them fly.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 14 1st arrow Hit AC 19 Damage 10 2nd arrow Hit AC 26 (natural 20, critical check 8) Damage 9 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 31 rounds Speak with animals 39 rounds remaining
Any (20AC, 11/20HP) d20+8=23 d8+3=8 Monday April 10th, 2006 7:09:56 PM
Any watches the half-elf fall at his feet. Suddenly he feels the strike of the humans sword, its steel biting into his flesh, and then he knows nothing. His next awareness is to look up to see Lorth standing above him, the glow of healing power just leaving his hands.
Any looks to the corner where he had intended to step, and sees instead his foe standing there. Anger flashes across his face, and with one motion, he rises and strikes with all the power he can muster, and slices into the man with his sword. (Sacrifice second attack for down time)
Thanks to Lorth will need to wait untill this melee is over.
Spells: message 40 minutes Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage 4 more rounds +1 hit +1 will save
Actions: Hit AC 23 for 8 HP DAM
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength) d20+13=30 d10+8=15 Monday April 10th, 2006 8:28:09 PM
Any should not be in melee. Bralin isn't sure what he's doing there, but strives to end the threat. The dwarf pursues the wounded fighter and strikes him again.
Andrath (AC20, 29/37 hp) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:19:50 AM
Andrath feels his way along the wall, looking for an entry way in the fog cloud. Reaching the open door, he enters and moves towards the sound of combat. [OOC: I figure that Andrath can reach D3 this turn.]
DM Kathy d20+9=26 d6=3 d20+10=24 2d6(5+2)+8=15 d20+4=17 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:54:52 AM
Seeing Any go down, Lorth immediately steps to his side, drawing an Attack of Opportunity from the rapier-wielding spellcaster. He tags the paladin for 3 more damage. Then Lorth uses his special ability to heal his companion. Unfortunately, this provokes a second AoO from the greatsword-weilding human in the corner. His blow also connects, for 15.
But Lorth's sacrifice is not in vain. Any bounces to his feet and goes after the fighter who struck him down. His blow is a good one, but it is Bralin who walks up and finally finishes the man off.
Meanwhile Harvest dodges to the other side of the spellcaster and unleashes an unarmed attack that hits home.
Arminas fires a couple of arrows. The first one, again, seems to deflect away at the last moment, but the second one hits.
Andrath makes his way into the room and joins his friends.
The caster shakes off the effects of the Stunning Fist [Fort 17], and takes a five-foot step away from Harvest. "Curse you all!" he shouts, before speaking an incantation and once again winking out.
Harvest (AC22, 23 vs K, HP 17/34) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 7:59:41 AM
"You will not escape," Harvest Moon says, glaring into the space just now occupied by the rapier wielding man. "Surrender and you will be shown mercy."
Then she reads the scroll of Invisibility Purge. They had purchased the scroll from the money given to them by the Pitchfork Council. Now that money would do the Council's work.
It's a difficult scroll, but her reading goes well. And, as the magic words fade from the parchment, all invisible things for 25 feet around her appear.
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Rolls and Actions Caster Level Check 18 vs DC6
Movement and Position Move to Caster.
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 5/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM) Inspire Courage - (4/5 Rounds) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
BTW, Kathy, looking at the previous map, there's nowhere that the caster could have moved to from which he would not have drawn an AoO. He's wedged between Lorth and Harvest. Any five-foot step would have drawn an AoO from one of the two.
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=23 d20+10=23 d20+10=23 d20+10=28 d8+4=10 d8+4=7 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 4:18:07 PM
The fighting mage blinks out again! Looking about Arminas tries to find some clue as to where he might go. He watches the mist, to see if it swirls like someone is moving through it.
Perhaps Harvest will make the man visible. Regardless, if Arminas sees swirling mist or the suddenly visible mage he lets arrows fly.
Ewan flies around outside, looking for the enemy.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 23 Spot (Arminas) 23 1st arrow Hit AC 23 Damage 10 2nd arrow Hit AC 28 Damage 7 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 31 rounds Speak with animals 39 rounds remaining
Any (20AC, 11/20HP) d20+5=23 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 6:26:22 PM
Any turns after Bralin finishes off the Broadsword wielding human, just in time to see the half-elf disappear.
He hears the spell that Harvest is reading from the scroll, and recognizes it (knowledge check 23) for the spell it is--purge invisibility. He quickly begins to scan the room for anyone "appearing" due to this cancellation spell. His sword and dagger are at the ready.
OOC where are we? I didn't see a map. I was confused as to who was standing where. I thought we started this fight with the half-elf in the corner, and the human further out in the room. Then suddenly they have switched places when I tried to step into the corner.
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage 3 more rounds +1 hit +1 will save
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength, Inspired) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 8:11:34 PM
The fighter is down. Bralin turns to see the wizard disappear. Harvest and the others try to cancel that effect? Mayhap.
The dwarf notes there is but one way out. He moves to block it.
[Move to stand in the doorway]
[Bulls Strength - round 7 of 30]
DM Kathy Wednesday April 12th, 2006 12:59:57 AM Harvest pulls out a scroll, and, mustering every bit of spellcraft she possesses, casts a spell off it. Her casting is a spectacular success, and the form of the startled caster is visible to everybody in the room.
Any stands ready, and Bralin moves to cover the door. Arminas lets two arrows fly, and both find their targets. With a shriek, the mage crumples and falls.
Mysterious Figure d20+19=35 d20+19=32 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 11:18:17 AM
A lone figure slips through the entrance into the courtyard closest to the building in which our heroes now reside. Like a shadow along the wall, it silently glides cautiously toward the edge of the mist.
It's difficult to tell who or what the person is. Fairly short of stature and fairly long on hair, it might be an elf or a human woman, but it's stride suggests male. In its hand, it holds a long pole-like item, perhaps a staff or bow?
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Actions Move Silently - 35 Hide - 32
Movement Along the wall toward B6 (or as close as it can get from where it would have entered the courtyard)
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+13=15 d20+13=31 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:21:15 PM
All of the attackers have been taken to the ground. And yet, to assume that this would mean a cessation of attack would be imprudent.
Harvest Moon moves swiftly into the edge of the mist and huddles near the ground. She listens carefully for other attackers. Her eyes peer about her.
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Rolls and Actions Listen 15 Spot 31
Movement and Position In the edge of the mist
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 4/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM) Inspire Courage - (3/5 Rounds) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=9 d20+7=10 d20+10=14 d20+10=28 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 4:14:10 PM
The hunters have indeed become the hunted. A smile plays upon the Arminas' lips. Those that prey upon the weak are seldom as strong as they seem.
Laying upon the floor, the warrior mage is a reminder of the danger they face. They have yet to find Remo, and there may be more of the enemy about.
Arminas says:
"If somebody wants to search these men I will look about for clues to where Remo is. Remo must be found."
Then he notices Any, who seems severly wounded.
"Any, are you alright? Harvest, our friend here looks to be in need of healing."
Arminas then checks to see if there are other doors or stairs in the room, checking also for hidden doors.
Any (20AC, 20/20HP) 2d8(5+1)+4=10 d20+4=8 d20+3=10 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 6:40:33 PM
Any turns to Arminas,
"I am better now than I was mere moments ago. I fear at that time I was walking Gargul's Path. Thanks be to Lorth for his healing and care, even though he was struck in doing so. Thank you my friend, I shall not forget it! But perhaps Lorth is in need of that healing, since he used his power to heal me, I can do now return the favor of healing if you need."
If Lorth requests the healing, Any will heal him for 10 HP. If not, then...
Any begins to sing, his wounds closing before the eyes of those in the group. As the singing stops, he carefully looks around the room for signs of any more enemies.
"Harvest, can you dispel the mist so we can see what is around, and none can sneak up on us?
Spells: Cure Moderate Wounds 10 hp message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage 2 more rounds +1 hit +1 will save
Actions: Spot 8 Listen 10 (lousy rolls)
Andrath (AC20, 29/37 hp) d20+13=25 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:52:22 PM
Taking Arminas' suggestion, Andrath searches the fallen foes, looking for loot and any sign of who they were, and what they were doing in the ruined keep.
Search 25
Bralin (ac 21, 49/52, Bulls Strength, Inspired) d20+4=17 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:15:02 PM
The battle is won. Bralin moves to inspect the mage, and then the fighter with the greatsword. [Heal check 17] Should either still live, he casts Cure Minor Wounds upon them.
Time permitting, the dwarf will move back down the stairs to check the condition of the other opponents.
DM Kathy Thursday April 13th, 2006 1:13:37 AM Harvest begins looking and listening for any sign of more foes, but doesn't see or hear anything.
Arminas is concerned for Any, and is also concerned about finding the envoy. He begins looking around for other entrances. You find an interior door toward the back of the room. It is shut.
Recovering nicely, Any casts a healing spell.
Andrath searches the fallen enemies, and recovers some loot [exact items to be emailed]. [Do you just search the three in the room, or do you also go outside and search the fallen dark elf?]
Bralin also moves among the fallen, but he is looking for signs of life. He finds that the spellcaster and the nimble half-elf are both still breathing, and is able to stablize them. The human greatsword fighter is dead, and you judge he was probably dead when he hit the floor.
As the party goes about its business, an unknown figure approaches, drawn by the sounds of battle and curious as to what it could mean. Skilled at moving without being noticed, he has so far been able to approach without being detected.
[OOC: Everybody say hi to Philip, our new ADM. Try not to kill his character. :) ]
Lorth Thursday April 13th, 2006 7:19:20 AM
(OOC: sorry missed 2 days, having floors refinished in my house and couldn't get to the computer :) )
Lorth turns to Any, "Please heal the others and yourself first, I can wait." Lorth then accompanies Bralin while he checks over their downed adversaries.
Mysterious Figure d20+19=37 d20+19=22 d20+10=25 Thursday April 13th, 2006 10:56:58 AM
The sounds of battle at an end, the shadowy figure slows his movements and appears to be listening for movement. With the clanking armor of Bralin and the rolling over of bodies during the search, it's obvious that at least one person is still alive in the building.
The figure draws forth, what it most likely an arrow from the pack on its back and nocks it on the bow in hand. Hopefully, those inside the building are friendly, but it would be foolish to make such assumptions out here in the wilderness.
Movement Half move (30ft) closer toward the door at B6
[ooc: Hi, everyone. Sorry I was so late on posting, Kathy gave me the ok nearly 2 weeks back and I overlooked the email somehow, oops]
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+13=19 d20+13=32 Thursday April 13th, 2006 11:10:05 AM
"Very well, Arminas Calaelan. Who is wounded?"
Harvest Moon draws a smooth wooden stick as she turns to face the mist. With a wave, she dismisses the spell to reveal ...
"BEWARE!" the brown girl calls out as the new figure is revealed. "In the doorway!"
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Rolls and Actions Dismiss Obscuring Mist Draw Wand of CMW Listen 19 Spot 32
Movement and Position No Movement
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Inspire Courage - (2/5 Rounds) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
[ Hey ya, Philip. ^_^ -- Al ]
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+10=28 d20+10=26 d8+4=5 d8+4=6 d20+6=18 d20+10=12 d20+10=20 Thursday April 13th, 2006 6:16:47 PM
Arminas hunts around the room, looking for traces of Remo or evidence that more of the enemy lives.
Harvest lifts the mist, then yells a warning.
Spinning, Arminas sees a stranger sneaking toward them, arrow ready to release. It has just been seconds since they were fighting, and apparently there is more of the enemy.
Drawing forth an arrow, he lets it fly at the armed intruder. Another follows closely behind.
OOC: Sorry, but we just barely finished this battle seconds ago, and were looking to see if more of the enemy lives. You sneaked up on us, weapon drawn. I had no choice. I wonder why Arminas has such few friends?
Actions 1st arrow Hit AC 28 Damage 5 2nd arrow Hit AC 26 Damage 6 Spot (Ewan) 18 Listen 12 Spot 20 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 33 rounds Speak with animals 37 rounds remaining
Bralin d20+3=19 Thursday April 13th, 2006 6:50:59 PM
At Harvest's warning, Bralin whirls on the new foe.
He moves forward as Arminas' arrows sing over his head toward the man. The dwarf is more than ready to join the fray, but something in the man's manner is not right [Sense Motive 19]. Why would one purposely attack six?
"HOLD!" he bellows loudly.
Bralin advances on the newcomer.
"State your purpose," the warrior announces brusquely. His axe is at the ready, clearly indicating what will happen should the answer prove unsatisfactory.
Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) d20+5=12 Thursday April 13th, 2006 9:22:32 PM
Any spins at Harvest's yell of warning, his sword and dagger singing as they come about to face this new intruder. He watches with satisfaction as both of Arminas' arrows strike home. With Bralin's challenge and charge, Any holds his actions and watches Bralin's back. If this person is a threat, they will face it, and Arminas has given them a good start. If he is no threat, the group can apologize later by healing him.
Once this stranger is taken care of, Any will turn his attention to those already defeated. This includes tying those whom Bralin has stabilized, making sure the mage cannot speak, or move his hands to produce arcane results.
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour Inspire courage 1 more rounds +1 hit +1 will save sense motive 12
DM Kathy d100=2 d100=26 Friday April 14th, 2006 1:49:52 AM Ril'Veynel approaches the building, hoping those within are friendly. The sight of a dead dark elf, slumped against the outer wall of the building, must surely give him pause. Or perhaps he doesn't see it in the fog.
Inside the building, Lorth is primarily concerned with healing his companions and seeing to the fallen foes.
Harvest attempts to dismiss the spell, but unfortunately Obscuring Mist is not dismissible. The thick fog still hangs in the room. As such, Harvest can hear, but not see, that someone has approached and is pausing in the doorway.
Things start to happen quickly at that point. Arminas temporarily abandons his search and fires a couple of shots. He can't see his target, however, and must guess at the newcomer's location. Both shots miss their target in the fog.
Then Bralin calls for his companions to hold, even as Any pulls his weapons and stands ready.
Things are very tense in the building, and the fact that the parties can't really see each other isn't helping matters.
Lorth Friday April 14th, 2006 7:11:14 AM
Bralin usually a has a good sense of judgement and clearly someone is moving about in the mist, so Lorth turns to face the general direction of the door, moves his hand to his temple and concentrates on the area. He takes a deep breath and slowly exhales searching the mist to foul intent. (Detect evil) He states anything he feels or does not feel to his friends.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+17=24 d20+8=23 Friday April 14th, 2006 10:09:18 AM
The mist will not go away. Harvest Moon reacts to the surprise by lifting one eyebrow. Curious. But it should not last for much longer. A few more seconds.
"I will attempt to circle around and catch them from behind," she whispers into the Message spell. On quiet feet, Harvest rushes to the Western window and leaps through. She creeps around the corner and enters the mist from the outside.
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Rolls and Actions Jump 24 Move Silently 23
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Obscuring Mist - (Duration 2/10 Rounds from post Monday April 3rd, 2006 11:29:05 PM) Inspire Courage - 1/5 Rounds) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=11 d20+10=18 d20+10=18 Friday April 14th, 2006 11:24:50 AM
The mist hides the foe, and Arminas' arrows miss. Harvest sneaks behind the man, it should not take much to finish this.
Yet something strange happens, Bralin becomes the diplomat.
Arminas shakes his head and waits. Arrow nocked, he waits to kill the last of the enemy should he attack.
Any (20 AC, 20/20 HP) Friday April 14th, 2006 5:15:11 PM
Any awaits impatiently the results of Harvest's scouting. His weapons at the ready. He has not forgotten those who they have so recently defeated, but they must wait untill this issue is resolved. Any does step to a position which allows him to watch the door, and their fallen enemies. Since Harvest cannot dispel the mist, Any uses his still active prestidigitation spell to try to move it away from the door.
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour
Ril'Veneyl d20+10=28 d20+19=34 d20+19=38 d20+10=30 d20+1=10 Friday April 14th, 2006 7:02:09 PM
Hearing the two arrows zip by, dangerously close, followed shortly thereafter by something thumping to the ground to his left, Ril'Veneyl backs away from the doorway. For a brief moment, Lorth can feel that a person was at the doorway, but sensed no evil from him.
"I am a scout, sent to explore this area for a new settlement. I heard the alarms and came to investigate. Upon hearing the sounds of battle, I felt it prudent to approach cautiously and defensively. I am armed, though only for my own protection. From the accuracy of those arrows and what sounds like someone attempting to flank me, it seems my defensive posture is justified."
Ril'Veneyl scans the fog, attempting to spot whoever it was that jumped out of the window. Though obscured, it's possible he sees a figure moving toward him. He raises his bow, though holds his shot. If these are brave adventurers fighting the good fight, he definitely doesn't want to start any unwanted fighting that might lead to any of theirs or his own demise.
"Who might you be? What are you doing so far from civilization? And what transpires here, battle obviously, but with whom and for what reason?"
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Actions Listen - 28 Move Silently - 34 Hide - 38 Spot - 30 Diplomacy - 10 (he's not lying, but he's also obviously not a great diplomat, either)
Movement Move to E6 (15 feet)
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) - 2nd Illegal post Saturday April 15th, 2006 9:07:16 AM
Harvest Moon peers cautiously around the corner. The brown crest of hair the hangs over her forehead leads first, followed by the tip of her nose.
"We are here to rescue the trade envoy to Rowena," she says. "The mist will be gone in but a moment."
Then she simply steps from around the corner. Barely five feet tall, dressed in but a single tattered robe of several sizes too large, the girl stands very plainly exposed at the corner of the building. The cuffs of her robe enfold the wands in either hand, but as she raises both before her, the bulky sleeves fall away.
"Peace be with you, Scout," she says, forming her hands into the symbol of Alemi. "I am Harvest Moon."
Bralin Saturday April 15th, 2006 1:36:42 PM
Bralin continues moving forwad. He lowers his axe, holding it at his side as he clomps through the mist toward the voice.
"I am Bralin Stoneminder," he announces to the scout. "Have ye seen a halfling, Scout? Tis he whom we seek." The dwarf is armored in breastplate and shield, both unadorned and dull black in color. He is also pretty dirty, coated in sweat, dust, and blood (very little of which is his).
DM Kathy Sunday April 16th, 2006 10:49:26 PM Lorth extends his senses, looking for evil, but finds only the two enemies that you captured. The newcomer, whoever he is, does not have an evil aura.
Harvest scrambles through the window and moves to get behind the newcomer.
Arminas and Any remain on alert, weapons at the ready. Any attempts to move some of the mist away from the door, and seems to be making some headway.
Ril'veneyl explains that he was scouting the area and heard the sounds of combat. He demands to know the identity of those he faces.
Harvest and Bralin reply, and at that moment, the mist falls away, the spell having expired. All of the parties can now see one another. [Feel free to add descriptions to your post.] And, while everyone is still wary, it seems that you are potential allies--or at least, not enemies.
Arminas Sunday April 16th, 2006 11:31:13 PM
A suspicious looking elf looks at the stranger who has crept up upon them.
"I am Arminas Calaelen, scout and guide for the Swords of Light. Perhaps if you were to lower your weapon and tell us who sent you we could reach an understanding. As you can tell, just moments ago we finished battle, and are even now looking for more of the enemy and the emissary they kidnapped."
Arminas keeps his bow at the ready, awaiting the stranger to lower his. To the others, he adds:
"I'm sure I do not need to remind the dwarf about the treachery we have seen among elves as of late."
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+11=28 Monday April 17th, 2006 10:21:15 AM
Harvest Moon stands with hands exposed. Blood drips from her rent clothing. If the arrows come, then they come. She watches the bowman closely as she speaks.
"As Arminas Calaelen has said, there may be other kidnappers about. We must swiftly recover the Trade Envoy, the halfling Remo Thistlefoot. Each moment that we wait places his life in jeopardy."
"I will move now," she says in warning before approaching the unknown drow scout and archer. She enters the doorway and then turns.
"Perhaps you can help us immediately with some information. This dark one," she indicates the fallen Drow, her flail lying near her body, "do you recognize her as from ... the place from which you come?"
"Also, from which direction did you come? Have you seen any other entrances or evidence of others about?"
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Rolls and Actions Sense Motive 28
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) Monday April 17th, 2006 11:28:38 AM "I am Ril'Veneyal of the family Baenate of house Bralfah out of Dradah Delmah and more recently Plateau City. I was contracted to search for a possible new settlement area by the mayor of Merrydale in Cinnamon Valley.
"I have seen no one in nearly two days, including yourselves." this last word escapes his mouth at nearly the same instant the fog disapates. He squints at the newfound sun as his sensitive eyes struggle desparately to refocus. Seeing Harvest's open stance, he begins to slowly lower his bow. "Well, that is much better, were it not for the glaring sun."
Before her, Harvest sees a drow, barely taller than herself. His hair is mostly silvery-white with the right side of his hair in tight red and gold braids. His bluish-silver eyes are noticably keen, his right eye outlined by a red and gold tattoo that vaguely resembles a 3. For his size, he appears to be slightly overly built in the chest and arms which suggests that not only does he use a bow frequently, but that it likely has a significant pull on it. His blackened chain shirt makes very little noise and over his heart are the symbols of Pantheon, Domi and Warrd. For someone that claims to have been int he wilderness for at least 2 days, his gear and clothing are immacuately clean. As his bow lowers, the sunlight catches it just right that she can see that it is intricately carved and nearly jet black in color.
With to what many would be seen as a flashy and unnecessary display, Ril'Veneyl unnocks his arrow and twirls it slightly as he returns it to the quiver on his hip. Despite the seeming flare of the movement, close examination reveals that very little, if any, movement was wasted in putting the arrow away. This man obviously has been using a bow for quite a long time.
As each member of the Swords shows and introduces themselves to him, Ril'Veneyl makes eye contact and nods a couteous bow to each.
A suspicious looking elf looks at the stranger who has crept up upon them. "I apologize if I unnerved you with my approach, but I'm sure you can understand both my curiosity and then my caution. I mean no harm, so long as you mean none toward me."
Looking to Arimas, "I imagine you're referring to the awakening of the Fae King? Though I don't expect you to believe me, but I assure you, I had not part in that. I even spoke out against it in the conclave. His presense is part of why I'm here. Merrydale, being so close to Culverwood, has experience some unwanted hardships from which many would like to escape."
Looking back to Harvest, "I certainly hope you don't normally walk around with blood dripping from your garments. People might get the wrong impression of you." A slight grin flashes over Ril'Veneyl's lips. Unable to take the direct sunlight in his eyes any longer, he pulls the darkened goggles up from his neck to cover his eyes. "Ahh, that's better. Well, perhaps, since I'm in the area, and this looks like a suitable beginnings to a settlement, I could assist you in searching for this Remo Thistlefoot while I explore the area in fuller detail?"
Following Harvest into the building, Ril'Veneyl looks down at the fallen drow. He kneels down, takes her chin in his hand and turns her head from side to side to examine her face more carefully. He then pushes the handle of the flail about a bit. "Hmm, perhaps a lesser matriarch, but not one I recognize. I sincerely doubt she's from Dradah Delmah. Very few of my brothers and sisters of the Above have travelled from there as yet."
"I entered the compound from over there." he says as he points toward the nearest entrance to the compound. "I haven't seen anyone else since I entered. Except for the alarms and the fighting, which I assume was from you all, I would have thought this place deserted."
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Actions None to speak of
Movement Various, mostly toward the fallen drow and into the building.
[ooc: Whew, that's a long post. =) ]
Arminas- 2nd illegal post d20+10=14 Monday April 17th, 2006 12:57:56 PM
The mist clears, and the newcomer is revealed.
Drow!
He then speaks to Arminas, words only a drow would speak.
"I do not speak of the awakening of the Fey King. I rejoiced in his coming. Nature rejoices! Man must learn to live with Nature, not fight it."
Then the drow speaks of Merrydale!
"I myself am from Merrydale, I know of its plight. The problem stems from foul Parnoth taking elves as slaves. Treachery I speak of is from sister elves, who have turned from the path and fought against us. I do not expect a drow to understand."
Looking at his fellows, he adds:
"Enough, if Lorth does not claim him as evil then let us resume our search."
Arminas then lowers his bow and goes back into the room. Looking at the interior door, he checks the floor for tracks.
Actions Survival 14
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) - 2nd Illegal Post d20+5=17 d8+1=5 d8+1=6 Monday April 17th, 2006 1:48:47 PM
"Villemus Bralfah was a drow elf as well." Harvest Moon adds. She shakes her head as she re-enters the building. "He was ... very unusual."
"My wounds will heal in time, Ril'Veneyal of the family Baenate of house Bralfah," she replies. "But now we must find the Envoy. If you are a scout, then perhaps you might circle the outside of the building to the east. That is where these upon the floor set their trap for us. If you could find other doors and see what might be within, that would be of use."
"I will awaken one of these and put questions to him."
Harvest packs away her wands and brings out one other and a coil of rope. With the rope she binds the hands of the magic user, and then touches him with the wand.
"You have been captured and bound," she says to the man. "Please now tell us where you are holding the Trade Envoy from Jahrwolf, the halfling Remo Treadlefoot."
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Rolls and Actions Use Rope 17 CLW on Magic User K, Heal 5hp or 11hp. (Heal till he wakes.)
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate : "Illegal 2nd post" Monday April 17th, 2006 2:47:01 PM
Hearing Arminas' words about him, particularly the judging him by race alone, Ril'Veneyl's chin drops and he shakes his head slightly. <sigh> "Yet another that judges me by my skin and not by my actions. Seems I and my brothers and sisters in the Above have much to prove still." He whispers softly to himself, dejectedly.
Bralin Monday April 17th, 2006 5:09:16 PM
The newcomer is not a foe. With a nod, Bralin dismisses the interruption and returns his thoughts to the task at hand.
He bends over the fallen drow, checking for signs of life.
"Revive one. Mayhap they know the status of our diplomat," the dwarf states/suggests to Andrath.
Any d20+5=10 d20+4=16 d20+3=14 Monday April 17th, 2006 6:38:28 PM
"My name is Anthos Westar, but you may call me Any."
As the newcomer looks at Any, he sees an individual taller than most elves, but shorter than a human, probably due to what is evident as you look at him--he is part human. Features of both races battle throughout his appearance. He is about 5' 9" tall, and sturdily built, with blond hair and bright green eyes. You can just see the mithril chain armor peeking from under his shirt--mainly due to the cuts his clothing has taken in battle. His clothes are of good quality, but not exactly suited to adventuring, being of brown and green, with gold piping. Over all he wears a long, dark forest green cloak. He is armed with sword and dagger, which he now cleans and sheathes. He has at his side a bow and quiver, and a lute rests on his back.
Any turns after determining this drow is no threat at this time to the party, and assists Harvest in binding their prisoners. When finished, and while the others questions their captives, he quietly steps back and begins passing his hands over his clothing and body. Where his hands move, the blood is cleaned from his clothing, and the rips and cuts in his shirt disappear (Prestidigitation). Soon, all evidence of the battle is removed. Any pays close attention to all that is said and done, while also keeping an eye on the door and courtyard.
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour
Actions: sense motive 10 spot 16 listen 14
DM Kathy Monday April 17th, 2006 11:46:53 PM
The party and the dark elf introduce themselves, and a truce of sort is formed. At any rate, it would appear that you are not enemies.
Harvest revives the spellcaster and tries to question him, but he is not feeling espcially chatty. "Curse you all!" he says. "Why should I help you put a noose around my neck? Find the runt yourselves, if you're so clever."
Arminas returns to searching the room. Any tracks on the floor are confused because of the battle--however, there is still the door on the far wall. You have not yet had a chance to open it...
Lorth Tuesday April 18th, 2006 9:07:48 AM
Lorth looks the Drow over, but doesn't comment on him. He visibly relaxes, and removes his hand from his temple. He believes his friends should easily see this cue as he has done it many times before. There is no black aura on this one.
Lorth aprroaches the Drow bowman, "Lorth Jeredosta", he states.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+10=23 d20+10=13 d20+10=25 d8+2=9 d8+2=4 d8+2=5 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 10:15:21 AM
"Very well," Harvest Moon replies. "But we cannot leave you behind to potentially escape. I am sorry, but I must take your consciousness."
She strikes him swiflty and the man slumps, once again oblivious to the Wold.
"I would like to think that these are all of the kidnappers, and that we need but call out to the Envoy in order to find him," Harvest whispers through the Message spell. "But I do not think that acting under this assumption would be wise. There is but the single door in here. Where is Andrath Silverhand? Perhaps it may be best if he examined it first. If there is a trap, it may endanger the Envoy as well."
"Or, perhaps ... "
"Ril'Veneyal of the family Baenate of house Bralfah," she asks the drow scout, "do you have a familiarity with traps?"
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Rolls and Actions Hit AC23, AC13, AC25 (Helpless target) Damage, Non-lethal 9, 4, 5. As many as necessary, but I think the first strike should do it.
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:32:50 AM
As Lorth approaches and announces his name, Ril'Veneyl puts out his arm in friendship. Though he does not follow Gargul, he does sense a kindred spirit of attitude in Lorth. Ril'Veneyl has a firm, but not overwhelming grip.
Seeing Harvest hit an unarmed and bound prisoner causes a noticable unease in Ril'Veneyl. For a moment, it appears as though he might speak out, but for the moment holds his tongue.
"I'm afraid my skills lie more in archery, stealth and crafting. I have no special skills in find nor disarming traps."
"You honor me by using my full name and title, but I would not be offended if you simply called me Ril'Veneyl."
"Unless you need me in here, I will search outside for other entrances as you suggested."
Ril'Veneyl waits a moment and should he be needed, he remains, otherwise, he steps outside, draws an arrow, nocks it and proceeds along the wall slowly around the compound.
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=18 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 1:54:24 PM
"Well, too bad. He would have been useful if this door is trapped."
Arminas looks about.
"I mean our new friend or the mage that Harvest just knocked out. Bralin, you interested in opening another door?"
Arminas steps back to allow whomever is opening the door plenty of room, lets say about 20 feet of room.
Outside, Ewan searches for movement. (spot 18)
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) - 2nd Illegal Post Tuesday April 18th, 2006 2:26:59 PM
"I believe that if the door contained a trap that extended beyond five feet," Harest Moon says, "that the man on the floor may have show more concern for his life."
"I will open the door if there is no other alternative."
Arminas- 2nd illegal post Tuesday April 18th, 2006 2:57:52 PM
"Actually Harvest, that was my attempt at humor, since Bralin busted through the other doors. Andrath, don't you have the skills to find traps?"
Any d20+3=20 d20+4=16 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 6:24:51 PM
Any has some minor skill with locks and traps, but nowhere near the ability of Andrath, with his rogue skills. He does not volunteer to bash through the door as Bralin has been doing.
"Our new acquaintance seems an interesting sort. I am interested in hearing his story."
Any continues to watch, while waiting for Andrath to look at the door. However, he [underline]will[/underline] follow Bralin's path through this door before he will allow Harvest to do so.
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour
Actions: spot 16 listen 20
DM Kathy Wednesday April 19th, 2006 12:09:11 AM Lorth relaxes enough to introduce himself to Ril'Veneyl, and it seems the parties will be working together, at least for the time being.
Unimpressed with the spellcaster's answer, Harvest knocks him out and turns to the riddle of the closed door. It could be trapped.
Ril'Veneyl moves to scout around the outside of the building. He does find another door, but it appears to be blocked shut.
Andrath finally steps up and opens the door. [We haven't heard from him in a while, but I feel okay hijacking him for a moment because the door isn't trapped.]
Beyond the door, you find a smaller room. A few mismatched pieces of furniture are scattered about, including a moth-eaten couch, a couple of chairs, and a low footstool. Sitting on the stool, bound and gagged, is a dark-haired halfling man. He appears identical to the halfling you saw in the courtyard--but he's clearly been in here the whole time.
Nearby, a bottle of ink, a couple of pens, and a few pieces of parchment are strewn over the top of a scarred wooden desk.
Lorth Wednesday April 19th, 2006 7:17:42 AM
Lorth scans the room quickly for anything hostile, if he finds nothing he moves to untie the halfling.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+5=13 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 10:11:20 AM
The Envoy, rescued at last. Now there remains only to explain the mysteries behind the events leading to this place. What are these dangerous men doing in this old building so far from the nearest road? Are they simple bandits? And how did the Envoy come to have placed himself in this situation? Why did he leave the main road in the first place?
"We have yet to encounter a camp or living quarters of any kind." Harvest Moon enters the room behind Paladin Lorth, and as he tends to the bindings upon the halfling she begins an examination of his health. "Should we find such it may tell us if there are more of their numbers about. It may also tell us how long they have been here and what their purpose is in this area."
"I am Harvest Moon," she says to the halfling. "If you are the Trade Envoy, Remo Treadlefoot, then we have been sent by the Pitchfork Council to investigate your disappearance. Can you tell us how you came to be in this situation?"
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Rolls and Actions Heal 13 to Examine the Halfling
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+19=33 d20+19=33 d20+10=23 d20+16=35 d8+2=7 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:07:11 AM
Staying as close to the wall to keep in the shadows, Ril'Veneyl looks around the wall near the door for any windows. Confident that his current position should block him from any projectiles from above, he fires an arrow at the doorframe where the Swords of Light are presently conducting business. The arrow from Shining Thunder finds its target in the wood of the frame with a satisfying <thunk>.
Hopefully the others will see the red and gold fletchings and connect it with Ril'Veneyl's tatoo and hair and know it's a signal from him and not an attack.
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Actions Hide - 33 Move Silently - 33 Spot - 23 (to find any windows) Attack the doorframe (arrow) - AC 35, dmg 7
Movements None
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=19 d20+10=15 d20+10=18 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:41:01 AM
Arminas looks into the room and sees the envoy. His tracking has once again solved a problem. He is pleased.
The moment looks to call for compassion to deal with Remo and someone learned to read the parchments. Clearly Harvest and Any are needed in the room. Glad that he is not needed, Arminas decides to walk outside and confer with Ewan. The battle may still not be over.
As he walks toward the door, an arrow strikes the door frame.
Quickly, Arminas notches an arrow and goes to the window. Looking out, he searches for the archer. Calling out to Ewan in a series of screams and screeches, he asks:
The envoy is found. Lorth and Harvest move to help, and so Bralin waits, his eyes instinctively scanning the room for warning signs.
The arrow hits the doorframe. Like Arminas, the dwarf simply reacts. Axe drawn, he moves through the doorway and down the steps, seeking the archer.
Any d20+5=15 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 5:15:43 PM
Any follows Harvest and Lorth into the room, only to find what appears to be the halfling envoy Remo trussed up in one corner. He allows Lorth and Harvest to care for the envoy, and turns his own attentions to the papers scattered upon the desk, hoping to find some clue as to who is behind all of this. (knowledge 15).
Turning to the newly freed halfling, he asks,
"Who did this to you? What were they after?"
Spells: message 40 minutes from defeat of Chimera Prestidigitation from start of fire 1 hour
Actions: knowledge 15
DM Kathy Thursday April 20th, 2006 1:12:06 AM Lorth moves to untie the halfling, who reaches up and removes his own gag. "Thank you," he rasps, his mouth and throat obviously dry. "Thank you for finding me."
Harvest examines the captive and finds that whoever tied the ropes was not especially gentle. Angry red welts mark the halfling's wrists and ankles. He also appears to be somewhat dehydrated.
"They attacked us in the valley," he says, his voice still a harsh rasp. "They had some kind of beast--a chimera, I believe it was. It obeyed them......please, could I have some water?"
Ril'Veneyl fires an arrow at the window frame as a signal to the others. Unfortunately, they are not yet accustomed to his ways, and Arminas and Bralin react as if under attack.
Arminas queries his animal companion, and receives a sense of calm/no-threat through his empathic link.
Meanwhile, Any examines the documents on the desk. He finds what appears to be several attempts at a ransom letter. "If you want your envoy back, you will pay us 3000 gold pieces" seems to be the general theme.
Lorth Thursday April 20th, 2006 8:48:39 AM
After releasing the halfling, Lorth steps back and lets Harvest take over. She is much more accomplished in the healing arts. He turns around and begins to follow Bralin outside.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+13=22 d20+7=20 Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:03:53 AM
Harvest Moon places her waterskin into the halfling's hands. She looks up from the Envoy and observes the actions of her companions without a word.
"How many of your captors were there?" she asks. "We have defeated the beast. The Chimera. The way may be clear to return you to Jarlwolf or to take you on to Rowena, whichever you think best."
"Why," she asks then, "were you compelled to leave the main road in the first place, Remo Thistlefoot?"
Harvest removes a Healer's Kit from her haversack and combines several herbs into a soothing poultice. As she works, she watches the face of the Envoy from out of the corner of her eye.
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Rolls and Actions Sense Motive 22 Heal 20
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+19=32 d20+19=39 d20+5=25 Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:02:47 AM
Seeing Arminas, Bralin and Lorth emerge from the building, Ril'Veneyl pulls another arrow from his quiver. He steps just to the edge of the shadows in which he's hiding and holds out his arrow. Tilting the arrowhead ever so gently this way and that, he tries to catch the sunlight off it's polished, sharpened edge and glint it toward the members of the Swords to signal to them where he is.
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Actions Hide - 32 Move Silently - 39 (nat 20) Dexterity to aim the glint properly - 25 (nat 20)
Movement Hopefully no more than a 5 foot step to the shadow's edge.
Arminas (AC 22, HP 31/33) and Ewan (AC 14, HP 9) d20+6=24 d20+10=24 d20+10=20 Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:23:48 AM
Upon Ewan's declaration that it is safe outside, Arminas leaps from the window onto the ground outside the building. Looking about, he sees the drow waving an arrow. Apparently he is trying to signal. Bralin and Lorth step from the building, and Arminas says:
"What do expect he is up to? I don't trust him. Perhaps he is one of the kidnappers. Lorth, is there a way for one to hide his true heart from your perception? He is a drow afterall."
Any Thursday April 20th, 2006 6:30:04 PM
Any stays in the room with Harvest and Remo.
"It appears they meant to ransom you back to Jarlwolf. Though I don't understand why they would take the chance of attacking an armed envoy for this purpose. Mayhap the presence of their tamed Chimera gave them confidence in overcoming you. Do you think there is some other plot behind this besides ransom?"
Any digs into his pack and brings out some dried meat, fruit, and nuts. If they have not given him water, it is possible they have not fed him either.
"I would heal you of your wounds, but I fear my abilities have been pushed to their limit today--I have not the power. Harvests ministrations must do for now. By the way, this is Harvest Moon--who appears to be but a girl, but is far more--and I am Anthos Westar--who appears to be for more than I am."
Bralin d20+4=10 Thursday April 20th, 2006 6:55:38 PM
The sunlight from the reflected arrow reflects off his eye, and Bralin looks toward the drow while Arminas voices his concerns. The dwarf trusts Lorth's abilities, and therefore assumes the newcomer's intentions are not hostile.
Not hostile. Not clear either. So Bralin clangs over to the elf to see what he wants.
DM Kathy Friday April 21st, 2006 1:10:08 AM
"Treadlefoot," the halfling corrects Harvest. "Thank you for this." He picks up the waterskin and drinks a healthy pull. "Much better," he says, and his voice has lost its rasp. "We were not forced to leave the road, good lady, but rather chose to take our journey cross-country. A more pleasant trip, and safe enough. Or so we believed." His face grows solemn. "They--they didn't make it, did they? My escort?"
At Any's question, he shrugs. "If there was a greater plot," he says, "they didn't share it with me. They seemed to be merely interested in money. Though it would be interesting to know whether they were told of my route in advance, or whether my presence was unexpected."
He looks around anxiously. "Tell me they don't know of this in Rowena. We're so close to an agreement now--I would hate to be the cause of disrupting the process at this point. It is imperetive that I get to Rowena as soon as possible."
Outside, Ril'Veneyl experiments with another type of signal. Any hopes for subtlety he had, however, are dashed when Bralin comes clanking over to his position, followed by Lorth.
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) Friday April 21st, 2006 9:28:54 AM
"I'm sorry," Harvest Moon apologizes, "'Remo Treadlefoot'." Her eyes remain upon her work, but at the words of Anthos Westar, her skin blooms with a tinge of pink.
Her hands spread a thin layer of clay upon a wide strip of cloth. Atop that Harvest spreads ground lemon peel and dried peppermint. Folding the cloth over the top, she moistens it with water from the skin. Then she daubs the moistened poultice against the halfling's wrists.
"This will bring comfort to the skin chaffed by your bindings," she says. "If you wish, you may tie it about a wrist or ankle."
"No. I'm sorry, Remo Treadlefoot, your guards have left this Wold to be judged by Gargul. But we still live, and if it is important for you to proceed to Rowena, then that is where we must go with all haste."
"But tell me, why do you believe that these kidnappers may have known of your route in advance? You took a route that was, from our knowledge, unplanned. I doubt that they would have known to send to Jarlwolf for ransom had you not told them of your connection as Envoy."
She stands away from her work.
"Shall we be on our way?" she suggests. "We have horses waiting in the brush."
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Rolls and Actions
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+19=34 d20+19=31 d20+10=27 d20+16=20 d8+2=6 Friday April 21st, 2006 10:54:04 AM
With the two heavily armored members of the Swords of Light tromping loudly toward him, Ril'Veneyl has no doubts that others will not hear his movements, but takes care nontheless. As they get closer, he reveals himself to them and begins to make hand signals.
He points to his eyes. Gestures toward the door. Hold up one hand, palm open, then presses his fist into it, but does not let it move.
He then redraws his bow. He steps back from the door 5 long paces and a like number to the side on which he suspects (or sees) hinges. As he's in the the shadow of the compound's wall, he pulls his goggles down from his eyes, allowing him the full use of his vision. His position should allow him to see quite a ways into the room beyond the door once it's been opened. He keeps his eyes open from movement around the doorway and up the wall, his bow following wherever his eyes go.
Movement 20 foot move diagonally away from the door.
Lorth Friday April 21st, 2006 11:02:32 AM
Lorth grins... The logical thing to do would be to open the door, so he stands aside and waits for Bralin to do it. He readies his shield and sword and backs Bralin up.
Arminas and Ewan d20+6=8 d20+9=25 d20+10=24 d20+10=21 Friday April 21st, 2006 2:28:03 PM
Arminas shakes his head, drow seem to have their way. Perhaps Bralin or Lorth can figure out what he wants.
Whistling brings Ewan flying close. Using the spell that allows Arminas to speak as an eagle, he says:
"Ewan, thanks for keeping watch. I will join you up high. Keep an eye on the dark elf."
Arminas then starts to climb up the side of the building that he just exited. His ring of feather falling gives him confidence to climb where many would not.
When he gets to the roof, he will look about for enemies.
Any Friday April 21st, 2006 5:23:26 PM
Any listens to Remo's account, and Harvest's response.
"Let us gather up our fellows, if you feel up to it, and be on our way. We have not found any mounts belonging to those who captured you, so unless you know of such--and where they are--you must perforce ride double with one of us. My good companion, Moonshadow, should make little heed of your extra weight. Shall we be off?"
Any then motions for the others to lead the way. Upon reaching the other room he asks,
"And what shall we do with your former captors? Maybe we need to call in the others and decide this issue."
Any then steps to the door, and seeing the others across the courtyard, waves them over.
Bralin - charging, pwr attack d20+6=14 d10+10=13 Friday April 21st, 2006 7:18:59 PM
Bralin takes in Ril'Veneyl's hand signals. A locked door?
Lorth moves to back him up, and the dwarf raises an eyebrow. Locked doors are best opened by rogues. And yet....Bralin looks over the door. A test of strength, then.
As Lorth seems to expect it, Bralin moves to open the door the old-fashioned way. Pulling his axe, the dwarf rumbles to the door and flings his axe toward the handle.
[charging, power attack] hit ac 14, 13 hp damage to door.
DM Kathy Monday April 24th, 2006 12:20:12 AM
"I don't necessarily believe they knew about my route in advance," Remo answers Harvest. "I just find the circumstances...oddly convenient for them. Still, it could have been a coincidence. As you say, our route was somewhat unorthodox."
At Any's suggestion, the Halfling rises to his feet. "I shall gladly ride with one of you, if you'll have me," he says. "Though I shall miss my poor Blackie." He looks troubled. "And I'm sorrier than I can say about the militia who accompanied me. They were good folk, and served with honor."
Outside, Arminas climbs to the top of the building. He scans the area, but sees no sign of any foes--or much of anything at all. Delighted with the new game, Ewan comes to join her friend with a happy little scream.
Meanwhile, Ril'Veneyl attempts to convey a message to the two approaching him. Lorth stands back to allow the dwarf to do the honors, and Bralin obliges by attacking with ferocity. The bad door will never harm anyone again.
Any Monday April 24th, 2006 8:59:10 AM
Any steps out of the door of the room just in time to see Bralin smash through another door across the couryard! What is going on? He can see that the others are in a defensive pattern as they approach the door--are there more of the enemy around? His weapons ring lightly as the come free and into his hands. He turns to Harvest and Remo still inside the room,
"Wait here a moment, there seems to be something going on. I'm not sure what, but Bralin just broke through a door, and Lorth and our new friend have weapons drawn. There may still be danger. How many captors were in your party friend Remo?"
Harvest (AC22, HP 17/34) d20+2=8 Monday April 24th, 2006 9:27:03 AM
"Yes, I find the circumstances unusual as well, Remo Treadlefoot," Harvest Moon agrees. "And yet there is much room for circumstance."
As she continues to speak with the halfling Envoy, she sneaks a sidelong glance at Anthos Westar. A slight pinkish tint spreads across the bridge of her nose.
"It is possible that they lost you at the road and have been tracking you. We did the same. It was not difficult."
"There is the series of notes that implies that the reason that they captured you was no more than ransom." Harvest Moon frowns. "Remo Treadlefoot, did you tell your captors that you were the Trade Envoy from Jarlwolf to Rowena?" she asks.
Just then a crash sounds from outside and Any calls to wait.
"Things happen around us while we speak. It is possible that your horse Blackie survived, Remo Treadlefoot. We saw the bodies of only two horses at the site where you were ambushed. The rest may have been brought here. We will also need extra horses with which to carry these men we have captured, but we may have to leave at a moments notice. We may have to leave them behind."
At that thought, Harvest tips her head to one side in a gesture of thought.
"Remo Treadlefoot, did it appear to you that one of these men and women in particular was the one controlling the Chimera? Following your trail, we came upon a group of Ahn-kegs that had attacked a farm family. Now I am wondering if that may not have been the work of these people as well. Perhaps something that they hold may tell us more."
At that thought, she begins going through the clothing and accoutrements of the fallen kidnappers.
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Rolls and Actions Search the bodies 8
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+10=21 d20+14=25 d20+14=29 d8+2=4 d8+2=5 Monday April 24th, 2006 10:58:27 AM
Ril'Veneyl stands his ground as Bralin smashes through the blocked door, ready to fire up anyone threatening inside. Should none present themselves from his present vantage point, he waits to follow Bralin and Lorth inside.
Excellent he may be with a bow, but in close quarters, he comes up short and knows it. Better to have people such as these in front of him to keep enemies away from his while he does what he does best.
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Actions Spot - 21 If he spots someone that appears hostile, he'll fire two arrows at them. (AC 25 & 29, Dmg 4 & 5) If he spots no one, he'll wait and follow behind Bralin and Lorth.
Lorth Monday April 24th, 2006 11:56:24 AM
Lorth tries to see inside the building and follows Bralin in as soon as he moves. He glances back at Ril'Veneyl to make sure he is covering them.
Arminas and Ewan d20+6=19 d20+10=18 d20+10=12 Monday April 24th, 2006 1:06:59 PM
Upon the roof, Arminas welcomes Ewan as she flies down. It is good to see his friend, unhurt and enjoying the day. From his perch on high, Arminas watches Bralin bust down a door and Lorth carefully move in after him. The drow follows them, bow drawn.
Looking at Ewan, Arminas says in eagle: I hope the drow is not leading them into a trap. We should keep watch just in case.
Looking down, Arminas sees Any come out of the building below.
"Hoy, up here. I don't know why, but the drow signaled Bralin and Lorth. They ran over there and busted through the door. The drow is following them inside. Wierd, but they seem to trust this drow more than they do me. I hope he does not lead them into too much danger."
Arminas stays upon the roof, looking about. Ewan flies in circles about the building, also on the lookout. If it seems like Harvest and Any are ready to leave, Arminas leaps from the building, trusting in his ring of feather falling to gently float him to the ground.
Bralin d20+5=20 Monday April 24th, 2006 5:01:17 PM
The door splinters into pieces, eliciting a short nod of satisfaction from the black armored dwarf.
Axe at the ready, Bralin crosses the threshold and peers about.
[Spot 20, Darkvision]
DM Kathy Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:25:39 AM Any reacts to the noise in the courtyard, moving outside to see what is the matter.
Lorth, Bralin, and Ril'Veneyl approach the newly-opened door carefully. You see what appears to be a hallway, leading straight back. Dust filters through the air, doubtless disturbed by Bralin's chopping at the door. Just inside the doorway, a collection of miscellaneous broken furniture and lumber would make it difficult to enter. Bralin and Ril'Veneyl, with their Darkvision, can see all this rather better than Lorth.
Arminas watches from the rooftop, wondering what is going on. He calls down an update to Any.
Meanwhile, Harvest continues speaking with the envoy.
"I did tell them who I was," he admits. "I was trying to make them see reason, get them to let me go."
The crash comes from outside, but it's somewhere on the outside of this building. Harvest and Remo can both hear splintering wood, and the sound of something falling. It sounds like it's coming from the next room.
Lorth Tuesday April 25th, 2006 7:24:55 AM
Lorth tries not to choke on the dust. He then examines the room to see if it looks like the furniture and lumber where piled here on purpose, or it is just a decrepit building.
Any Tuesday April 25th, 2006 9:01:53 AM
As Any continues to watch, Bralin and the others seem to be peering into the door so recently opened. Their stances suggest curiosity rather than danger, but weapons are still in evidence. Any relays this information to Harvest and Remo as Arminas lightly touches down nearby.
"Shall we all join them in their search of whatever it is they have found? Perhaps Remo could choose a weapon from those we have captured--that is if you desire and are skilled in that area. Harvest, you still bear the injuries of our last battle. Do you have charges left to heal yourself? If not, we must bind your wounds, or see if Lorth can help you. Untill we have a chance to rest and recuperate, I do not have the power to heal you or anyone. I am afraid your robe has seen better days."
So saying Any passes his hands near to Harvest, cleaning away blood and bringing the robe as much as his meager powers allow back to a more whole state.
"If you would like, we can alter my spare shirt and pants to give you a temporary solution, untill we have the chance to find a better solution."
Harvest (AC22, HP 29/34) 2d8(6+3)+3=12 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 11:20:30 AM
The pink across Harvest Moon's nose spreads to her cheeks and brightens considerably. She holds a hand out to Any in which she clutches a wooden wand.
"I ... Thank you, Anthos Westar." Harvest recovers herself somewhat. At least enough to realize that the wand should be for herself. She touches the wand to the wound in her side and hit heals, absorbing some of the blood that stains her pale skin. Any's magic cleans away the rest.
The brown girl looks down at her clean but tattered robe, the mystery of who controlled the Chimera is temporarily forgotten.
"If you do not mind," she says, "I will wear your shirt and pants, Anthos Westar. Until ... Until such time as we can find a better solution."
Her eyes lower. Then as though physically turning the subject, she looks in the direction from which the disturbance had come and she looks for a door.
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Rolls and Actions CMW Heal 12hp
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+19=25 d20+19=31 d20+10=30 d20+10=26 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 1:36:26 PM
Ril'Veneyl follows the two armored Swords through the threshold, allowing them about 15 feet of distance. This allows them to have plenty of room to swing their weapons and provides him with the best angles for his shots, should any be needed.
Despite the volume of his newfound companions and the dim lighting of this building's interior, Ril'Veneyl treds deliberately and lightly, keeping to the deeper shadows. He keeps a sharp eye and a keen ear on his surroundings to alert the others of possible ambush. This is a tactic learned when fighting with his brother, before he was killed. Allow the armored ones draw out and occupy the targets while he fills said targets with arrows.
Movement Moving behind Bralin and Lorth, keeping them about 15 feet ahead.
Arminas - place holder Tuesday April 25th, 2006 7:05:18 PM OOC: Waiting to see if the falling noise involves Arminas.
Bralin Tuesday April 25th, 2006 10:16:00 PM
Wordlessly, Bralin tromps into the room, looking about for another door or anything interesting.
Arminas and Ewan d20+6=22 d20+10=17 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 12:19:51 AM
Arminas waits upon the roof, keeping an eye out until Harvest comes out. When she does, he steps off the building and starts floating gently to the ground. Speaking to Ewan, Arminas asks him to try and pull him along so that he moves horizontally as well as slowly falling.
"Ewan, try and pull me. It is a game.
Spot Ewan 22 Spot Arminas 17
DM Kathy Wednesday April 26th, 2006 1:17:16 AM Any hands Harvest a wand and does his best to set her robes to rights. His actions seem to fluster the usually-serene monk.
Harvest is able to heal herself with the wand, then looks about for what caused the disturbance. The only door into or out of the room you are currently in, leads back out to the larger room where the fight took place.
Looking a little concerned, the halfling envoy glances about the room. "I don't suppose anybody has any halfling-sized weapons I could use?"
[OOC: I am assuming that the door Ril'Veneyl pointed Bralin at was the door I had mentioned earlier--the back door into this same building that was blocked. If that is incorrect, somebody let me know.]
Bralin tromps into the hallway. Well, he sort of weaves. There are a lot of obstacles near the door, and it isn't easy to move around. He sees another door at the opposite end of the hallway.
Lorth estimates that furniture and wood was deliberately used to block the door shut. How long ago that happened is anybody's guess.
Ril'Veneyl keeps his companions covered as they examine the hallway.
Arminas jumps off the roof, his ring making this a less dangerous passtime. Ewan registers surprise at first, then, as Arminas instructed her, tries to pull him. Unfortunately, the Feather Fall spell does not actually make objects as light as a feather, and Ewan has no better luck pulling the much-larger Aminas than she would on the ground.
Lorth Wednesday April 26th, 2006 7:20:04 AM
Lorth attempts to keep up with Bralin. He relaxes a bit, since this place doesn't look like it has been disturbed for a long, long time. Every once in a while he glances behind him to see if the Drow follows.
Any Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:52:43 AM
Any looks across the courtyard, and just sees the last of that group of their companions-the new drow elf-as he disappears through the door. Evidently they are investigating the rest of the compound, but why would they not wait for all of the group to get together before starting such a venture? He is still puzzling this thought as Arminas touches down on his descent from the roof.
Speaking as much to himself, to clarify what is going on, as to Harvest and Arminas he says,
"Bralin, Lorth, and the drow have gone through the door there, I'm guessing to see what they can find. We should follow, so that the group does not get separated. Friend Remo, I have a second dagger that you may use, if nothing that your former captives were using will work."
Then turning to Harvest he says,
"I fear we shall have to wait in replacing your robe. What repairs we have made will have to suffice untill there is more time."
So saying, he smiles broadly, and hands Remo a dagger from his boot.
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+5=17 d20+19=26 d20+19=25 d20+10=12 d20+10=18 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 11:19:20 AM
Ril'Veneyl keeps pace with Bralin and Lorth, following deeper into the building. Seeing the doorway at the end of the hall, Ril'Veneyl will step up closer to Lorth so that if Bralin decides to charge through that door, he'll be closer and more able to provide cover fire.
He stays close to the walls and opts to step over as opposed to around debris on the floor. A weaving target in the hall is more likely to be outlined by the dim light from their entrance.
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Actions Dexterity - 17 to step over the debris and not trip Hide - 26 Move Silently - 25 Spot - 12 Listen - 18
Movement Move to within 5 feet behind Lorth, unless that takes him closer than 15 feet from the door at the end of the hall.
Harvest (AC22, HP 29/34) Wednesday April 26th, 2006 12:06:08 PM
"Yes, Anthos Westar," Harvest replies. Still, she frowns at the tattered mess of her clothing. It is a thing that had never concerned her before. How unusual that it should be a thing of such consternation now.
"I am sorry, Remo Treadlefoot," Harvest follows the others as they head to the door into which the others had gone. In her hand she retains the wand of curing. "But you did not address several questions earlier, questions that may shed much light onto our understanding of the nature of this group that has captured you and their motives."
"We have seen three people, a drow woman, a man wielding a greatsword, a quick man with a rapier, and a magic user with a rapier. Are there more in this party of your captors than this? And have you noticed any one in particular that can be said to have had control of the Chimera?"
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Rolls and Actions
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas and Ewan d20+6=17 d20+10=25 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 2:33:09 PM
The game did not work. Arminas says to Ewan:
I float like a feather, yet I am heavy. I wish I could fly like you. Eagles are superior creatures. Thanks for befriending a simple elf!
While they speak in screams and squaks, they both look around, always aware of their surroundings.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 17 Spot 25 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 40 rounds Speak with animals 30 rounds remaining
Bralin Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:28:09 PM
Bralin keeps tromping. Convinced there is no one else about, he moves to the far door and opens it.
DM Kathy Thursday April 27th, 2006 1:23:12 AM
With Lorth and Ril'Veneyl behind him, Bralin continues down the hallway and opens the door at the end. He finds himself in the front room, where he and his companions recently defeated the kidnappers. The body of the human fighter is still sprawled on the floor.
Arminas touches down and takes a look around, but sees no sign of anyone other than his companions.
Any offers a dager, and the envoy takes it reluctantly. The handle is the wrong size for his smaller hands, and you can see at a glance that he would wield it awkwardly.
Remo tucks the oversized dagger into his waistband and replies to Harvest's questions. "Those were the only ones I ever saw," he confirms. "Well, and the monster. The mage fellow seemed to be the one in charge, and it was he that controlled the chimera. Mostly. It often seemed to do as it pleased, though. I don't know how much actual control he had over the thing. Enough, apparently."
Harvest, Any, and the envoy step back into the front room, and see Bralin, Lorth, and Ril'Veneyl enter from the other door. Arminas is outside the building, but the rest of the group is together.
Lorth Thursday April 27th, 2006 8:23:23 AM
"Looks like no one else is about", says Lorth. Lorth moves to the bodies of their slain enemies, "I've got a mind to move these bodies outside, at least then nature can claim them." Lorth makes sure all the bodies have been well searched then he starts to drag the outside, nearby.
Any d20+5=19 Thursday April 27th, 2006 9:02:08 AM
"We have not taken the time to search these men carefully, other things have taken our attention. Let us search them now, and make sure of the bonds of the ones still living-especially the mage. He should be bound and gagged to ensure that he uses none of his arts against us."
Any then proceeds to match actions to words, starting with the mage. He uses the mages own shirt to put a makeshift bag over each of his hands, and a gag over his mouth. Then he searches for anything which may be of use on those he helps with.
When all is done, he asks,
"Should we remain here one night to recuperate? We could easily secure one of the rooms of this place. Or, would it be more prudent to put some distance before we rest, in case these men had friends we do not know about. What do you all think? I do think we should call up our horses."
Any will then await the consensus of the group.
Search 19
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) d20+10=20 d20+10=16 d20+10=20 d20+4=23 Thursday April 27th, 2006 11:09:15 AM
As Bralin opens the door, Ril'Veneyl pulls fully on his bowstring. The red ang gold fletching lightly tickle his cheek as he eyes down the shaft. He spots a couple people standing in the next room and almost looses an arrow when he recognizes Harvest. He eases back on the string and with one fluid movement, un-nocks the arrow and with a slight twirl, places it head first into the quiver on his hip.
"Well, it appears my discovery simply circled us back around. My apologies for the added stress that may have caused to you all. The door I had found didn't seem to have any connection to this building."
Ril'Veneyl steps back outside, leaving the Swords to their spoils. He gives a nod of acknowledgement and respect to Arminas. He lifts his goggles over his face and steps out toward the center of the courtyard. Once he reaches the center, he turns to face the sun and holds his arms outstretched, tilting his face toward the sun. He stands like this for several minutes, then begins to scan the area.
He thinks to himself...This could very easily be what the council was looking for. This structure looks quite sound and would provide protection for the earliest refugees until they can expand a fuller settlement. Yes, I think this would do nicely.
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Actions Spot - 20 (inside to not shoot anyone) Spot - 16 (outside to see anything out of sorts) Listen - 20 (to hear any movements other than the Swords Search - 23 (to determine the worthiness of the structure)
Movements Move to the center of the courtyard after apologizing to the Swords for the wild goosechase.
Harvest (AC22, HP 29/34) Thursday April 27th, 2006 11:58:32 AM
"This man, I believe, is dead." Harvest Moon stoops over the body of the man who had wielded the greatsword. "The mage still lives. The other man as well. I am unsure of the drow woman."
Harvest walks back out to the courtyard and examines the flail wielding drow, searching for signs of life.
"Arminas Calaelen, can you find signs of other horses about. We saw the bodies of only two horses at the site of the attack. Remo Treadlefoot has a horse named Blackie who may be in the area and it would be well to find more horses if we are to take these men from the woods and deliver them to civil justice."
"I will leave momentarily to fetch Fyrda, Darkfire, and Carrots."
"Perhaps, Remo Treadlefoot has a time by which he must be in Rowena, Anthos ... Anthos Westar," Harvest Moon comments as she leaves for the animals. "To ensure the trade negotiations proceed well, it may be best to attempt to meet his scheduled arrival."
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Rolls and Actions
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Message - To Andrath (Duration 10 minutes from post Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:05:18 AM) Invisibility Purge 25 foot radius (Duration 5 minutes from Monday April 10th, 2006 11:54:52 PM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
Arminas and Ewan d20+6=19 d20+10=22 d20+11=13 Thursday April 27th, 2006 3:46:26 PM
The drow comes out and gives a nod to Arminas. Arminas meets him with a curious stare, unsure of what to make of the dark elf or his presence here.
Harvest comes out and asks Arminas to look for horses.
"Yes, I would be glad to scout for tracks. I will have Ewan look from the sky as well."
Arminas then speaks to Ewan with the screams of an eagle. Soon Ewan flys high, circling around the deserted fortress looking for horses. Arminas goes to the edge of the forest and checks for signs of horses crossing through to the open areas.
Actions Spot (Ewan) 19 Spot (Arminas) 22 Survival for tracking 13 Pass w/o trace 1 hour minus 41 rounds Speak with animals 29 rounds remaining
Bralin Thursday April 27th, 2006 9:26:46 PM
Bralin replies to Any's query about remaining or leaving.
"These will not wake for many hours, perhaps days. We are not sufficiently wounded to warrant delay. Leave now for Rowena."
DM Kathy Friday April 28th, 2006 2:13:48 AM Lorth and Any search the bodies of their fallen foes, and make sure the prisoners are stripped of useful gear as well. When you check, you find the dark elf woman in the courtyard is quite dead.
Meanwhile, Ril'Veneyl seems more interested in looking over the abandoned complex--but he keeps his own council as to why.
Harvest suggests finding the other horses and departing at once. Bralin, too, is keen to depart.
You return to the point where you left your own horses, several minutes' walk down the road. You find Fyrda munching grass, Carrots irritably brushing flies away, and Darkfire with his reins once again tangled in a bush, stamping and prancing and likely to do himself injury. Tobiasz gives Lorth a look that says, plain as day, "It's not my fault; he's impossible!"
Farther still down the trail, you come to the site of the ambush. Remo is visibly shaken at the sight of his slain escort.
Arminas is able to follow the tracks of the fleeing horses, and within an hour returns to the group leading two full-sized horses and a handsome black pony. "Blackie!" Remo calls out, running to take the pony's reins from Arminas. "I thought I'd never see you again. Clever fellow, did you hide from them?"
Lorth Friday April 28th, 2006 8:25:25 AM
Lorth gives Tobiasz a quick rubbing and brushing while waiting for Remo to gather up his horse. Thank you Tobiasz for watching the others, he thinks, I'm sorry my friend but you must remain with me for a bit longer. After tending to Tobiasz Lorth waits silently for his friends to decide where they will be going next.
Any Friday April 28th, 2006 8:52:14 AM
After greeting Moonshadow (I am assuming I am greeting Moonshadow too), Any stows his gear. Turning to the others he says,
"How far are we from Rowena here, and which direction is it? If we are going to move on today, we might as well make the best use of the daylight, and cut as straight a line towards Rowena as possible. I still do not trust what has been happening here. If there is some greater plot, these two prisoners may have aid that we know not of. Remo, do you know where we are in relation to Rowena?"
Any looks askance at those around, and will take up one of the tail positions in the party when they move out.
Arminas and Ewan Friday April 28th, 2006 10:01:10 AM
With help from Ewan, Arminas is able to find the horses, and returns them with great pride to the group. He is especially happy that Blackie was found and reunited with Remo.
He is surprised though to see that the drow is still with the group. Arminas then decides to address the fellow, and find out what his plans are.
"Excuse me, your name is Ril'Veneyl correct? I take it you finished your scouting. Where do you go from here? Perhaps I can point you in the right direction. Though it may seem dangerous because of what happened to Remo and his men, I have scouted these woods and they are safe."
Ewan sits upon Arminas' shoulder, staring down at the dark elf.
Upon Any's question about directions, Arminas points:
"Rowena is that way."
Harvest d20+6=23 Friday April 28th, 2006 11:53:41 AM
Harvest Moon considers their position on the map. Without knowing the route which Remo Treadlefoot had intended to take, she gives instead, her best guess of the time it might take to return to the main road and then onto Rowena.
Harvest stands next to Fyrda, the great plow horse, comforted by her pace and her solidity.
"Is there still a reason to continue along your original route to Rowena?" she asks the halfling Envoy. "It may be best to return to the main road and continue from there. In addition to the greater safety, there will be inns at which we may stay."
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Rolls and Actions Knowledge Geography 23
Active Effects Mage Armor (Duration 1 hour from post Friday February 17th, 2006 12:13:12 AM) Longstrider (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM) Pass Without a Trace (Duration 1 hour from post Tuesday February 21st, 2006 12:37:33 AM)
Day's Spells Level Zero 3: Guidance, uDetect Magic, Resistance Level One 3 + 1 DC16: Domain: *uLongstrider, Comprehend Languages, Bless
HP 29/34
Ril'Veneyl Baenate (AC19, HP48) Friday April 28th, 2006 12:41:43 PM
Looking to Arminas and responding to his questions, "That is indeed my name, Arminas. And, assuming that no organization has claim over this structure, I believe that this may be a good place to begin a settlement. The walls seem solid and would provide protection until a settlement could better get on it's feet."
"As to where I shall go next, I do need to return to Merrydale to let the town council know of this place. Beyond that, I'm not in any particular hurry to get anywhere."
Looking more to the group as a whole at this point, "I know you do not know of me and I'm acutely aware of how many in the Above see members of my race. When the Dragons helped my people escape the oppression in the Below, we only sought escape from it and gain acceptance in this new world. I wish to explore the Above more and be a voice of my people. Perhaps, if I were to accompany you, I might achieve both of those goals? If nothing else, perhaps I could accompany you to this Rowena and lend my 'Shining Thunder' should you find yourselves beset by allies of these?" He asks as he points to the bodies of the fallen bandits.
Harvest (2nd Illegal Post) Friday April 28th, 2006 2:06:30 PM
"How do many in the Above see your people?" Harvest Moon asks with genuine curiosity. "I have seen one other of your people. His name was Villemus Bralfah. I did not notice that anyone treated him in a way better or worse than anyone else."
"I do not wish to speak poorly of one who is not here, but I did find him an extremely unusual person, and somewhat difficult to be around. You, on the other hand, Ril'Veneyal of the ... I am sorry. Ril'Veneyal. You on the other hand Ril'Veneyal, strike me as more disciplined."
Ril'Veneyl Baenate - 2nd post Friday April 28th, 2006 9:55:43 PM
Looking to Harvest after her inquiries, Ril'Veneyal responds... "That's quite all right Lady Harvest. I've noticed that you refer to most of your party by their full names. If you feel you must, you may call me Ril'Veneyl Baenate. Though somewhat shortened, it is an accurate depiction of the meaning of my name."
"In answer to your questsions, the majority I have met view my people with distrust at best and outright hostility at worst. Elves..." Ril'Veneyl gives a slight nod toward Arminas and Andrath, "No offense intended toward you, sirs. I have found, tend to have the worst attitude toward us, but, I suppose, understandably so. Our cousins in the Below would often do horrible things to elves they found. Yet another reason why House Bralfah wanted to escape the Below."
He approaches a bit closer to Harvest, drawing his longbow slowly from his quiver. He holds it out in front of him with both hands, parallel to the ground. As he gets close enough, Harvest sees extremely intricate runes and symbols detailing the entire length of the bow. "As for my discipline, it is all but essential to my chosen profession as a craftsman. I also feel a calm demeanor only helps with my archery skill as well. Often I've seen fellow archers miss what normally would be an easy shot because they allowed themselves to become distracted."
Arminas Illegal second post Saturday April 29th, 2006 5:56:44 PM
In response to Ril'Veneyl Arminas says:
"I bear no malice towards you specifically, yet I have found it is difficult to determine who to trust. Twice I have been betrayed during the last moon by wood elves such as I. Along with Bralin there, I was almost killed by Parnoth's minions. Dwarves I thought cared only for digging up wealth from the Wold, leaving scars upon the land. I am finding that I have been wrong about many things. It is very confusing ......"
Arminas then decides he has had enough with speaking, as it has only brought trouble and resentment in the past. He goes back to scouting the path before them.
Bralin Sunday April 30th, 2006 6:35:56 PM
As usual, Bralin takes no part in the discussions. But the dwarf finds he now listens to the words of his comrades. The talking has a purpose, however tangential they may be to the actual quest. Like water on rock, words carve away at the 'known', revealing a new reality.
It is not lost on the dark bearded warrior that the elf just voiced his own thoughts. There is much to learn.
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