Gilan and Ciaran Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:40:46 PM
Gilan shakes his head as he feels a little better at the way things were handled. He gives Graze a nod of his head and then slowly stands so that he can head to bed himself. "Think I will turn in as well." With that he moves off to his room for a little rest.
With no real watch orders he is up early the next morning before the rising of the sun. He had been talking to Trellus about the meeting that they had with Gargul. He had a feeling that things were not as they should be but was wondering if the cleric felt the same.
With the sound of the alarms he gives Trellus a wide grin. "Seems that we may get to work off a little steam after last night." He casts a simple spell upon himself as he races along with Trellus.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:04:19 PM
[OOC: Yes, can Tishe' Identify the rest of the stuff, and first person to claim will grab it for the battle?]
Tishe' grabs the Ring of Protection +2 and puts it on, and then casts Mage Armor from a scroll onto Mac (+4 armor bonus) to give him a little more protection.
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm, alarm, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt, fly, summon III
Get the butter sauce or Bloodpack sushi. (DM Jim) Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:18:17 PM
Tishe' is the first of those not on watch to be awakened. Her companion Stripes is at the end of her bed and yips at her to get up. The sounds of battle spring her into action and she hurries to get dressed. She gets outside to see Gilan and Trellus already racing down to the beach and the sound of fighting.
Trellus had slipped the ring for swimming onto his finger with no arguements from the others. His night had been rather restful and he was eager to take last watch. Gilan is with him on last watch and they both go about thier morning prayers. Still most of the other part of their watch was taken up by talks of thier meeting with Gargul.
Grymash had called for more drinks and with usual abandon he fell to sleep upon the table. The innkeeper just smiled and shook his head as he let the Bloodpack know that it was ok. Gry hears the pounding in his head early in the morning or at least that is what he thinks it is...or was that the warning bell??
Anuk is woken from his own sleep, partly by Stripes who's annoying yip was more than most wanted to hear this early in the morning. Another side of him had heard the bells and awoken to them as well. He is soon battle ready and beside Tishe' as they race out of the inn. He sees Gilan and Trellus already on the way to the beach.
Ulgren, Flea and Mac are the last to awaken. Mumbling about getting awoken this early they too get ready though a little slower than the rest and then head down. Much yawning goes on as they move though with the day being way too early.
Jake went home with the young lady that had been plying herself to him all night. He is loathe to get out of bed as he finds himself next to her. Still the alarm bells ring out and he suddenly starts. Did he bring any gear with him???
Trellus and Gilan make it to the beach, still at least sixty feet from the battle. Their eyes take in the situation with practiced ease. Five soldiers are facing off against two huge crabs, another one is scuttling up onto the beach and there is another just out of the water. Six soldiers are laying around on the beach, some screaming and some not moving at all. The crabs are huge and must stand at least ten feet and about sixteen feet across from end of shell to end of shell.
Battle map will be in the email soon. It is starting to storm here and I need to send it out after that. I maybe late posting tomorrow as well as it is suppose to storm here as well.
Al/Sub for Trellus - OoC Wednesday April 5th, 2006 11:27:55 PM
Could you send a map to me too? changa@charter.net
Jake Thursday April 6th, 2006 3:25:07 AM
Jake, luckily, tends to follow the motto be prepared. yah, right. As it is, when hearing the battle, his first reaction is to surge with an eagerness for battle. These past few days have been fun, but underneath all that fun-loving, Jake also loves battle. The fun of facing off with an opponent, and feeling the thrill of not knowing whether or not he'll be able to avoid the next blow... The pain as he's caught off guard, the swiftness of time as the battle is joined... All of this means that Jake has left his gear packed, readily in the inn. It only takes him a minute or so to run back to the inn, grab his gear, and dash off to see the battle.
(I assume this means I'll probably arrive about 5 rounds into the battle... Up TO DM!)
Trellus (Sub/Al) Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:23:54 AM
"We got to buy some time, Gil." Trellus says after surveying the situation. "Buy some advantage for those dudes down on the beach, and some time for the rest of the Pack to get out here."
"I'll try and slow one of them down a bit. See if there's anything you can do to occupy the others."
Trellus calls on Domi to shake up one of the crabs, then he moves 30 feet closer to the beach.
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Doom on one of the crabs currently engaged. Will Save vs DC18 or be Shaken (Duration 8 minutes from Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:18:17 PM)
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, u-Doom, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, u-Owls Wisdom, Spiritual Weapon (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Grymash d20-2=14 d20+2=21 Thursday April 6th, 2006 9:22:51 PM "Huhh!!!" mumbles the half-orc as he lifts his head from the bar room table. His matted hair is partly sticking to the wooden surface. A combination of past spilled drinks and Gry's drool from his slumber. "Whuh datt!!??" the barbarian barks. (Int check 14, Wis check 21) He quickly stands to his feet and shoves his helmet over his head. The front door barely has time to open before the swift-footed Grymash goes rushing through it on his way to the beach. "CRRAABBBSSS!!!" he yells as he draws his double axe from his magic quiver.
(position where you think Gry should be.)
Gilan and Ciaran [barkskin] 8d6(5+2+6+2+5+1+6+2)=29 Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:46:01 PM
Gilan just nods to Trellus as he takes in the scene before them. He shakes his head as he tries to figure out what would work best. Making a quick decision he feels that rush of nature filling him as he points a finger towards the two crabs closest together and engaged by soldiers, but not catching them in the blast. A pillar of flame slams into the ground with what he hopes will be a nice effect.
Ciaran growls at his side as his brother begins the distance smash. His hair is raised and he seems eager to enter the fray as well. Both him and his brother have a slight wooden look to thier skin and fur.
[flamestrike - 29 damage or Reflex DC 20 for half]
I will be making a post tomorrow instead of today and then a make-up one Saturday. I am trying to get a workable map that will allow you to give position changes. Just that I do not have a map making program and have to do stuff the hard way.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:12:52 PM
The brown-haired girl is outside when Anuk and then Grymash burst out of the door. The others are still coming through, but Tishe' calls worriedly. "Try and delay until the rest of the Pack get together. A braided rope is stronger than a thread!"
She pelts off (full run move) to see what the situation is at the beach.
Growling and yipping, Stripes easily keeps up with his human, the sounds of battle fill the air as his pack goes to protect the den of this fish-smelling pack. "Yip, yip Yip-YIP!"
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][600 rounds] +4 armor bonus
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm*, alarm*, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt, fly, summon III
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended) Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:49:49 PM
Ulgren wakes up and darts for the door thankful that he doesnt have to grab any armour only his belt holding rapier and crossbow. The mage pauses for an instant to cast an extended Expeditious retreat on himself and moves 30 feet towards the beach.
Anuk (HP 52/52, AC 21) d20+12=26 d20+12=13 Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:53:24 PM
"Got it...no charging in too early...", Anuk replies to Tishe as he heads toward the beach. "We'll wait for you before we get too close!"
He follows Trellus and Gilan's trail, casting an eye on the scene to take it all in.
Spot 26 Listen 13
Crab Fight - 1. (DM Jim) d20+9=21 d20+9=11 Friday April 7th, 2006 3:26:23 PM
Jake is up with a start and eager for battle, but he finds that he is not ready for that. At least he has the common sense to put on his clothes before he rushes out of the house and to the inn. Once inside he races up the stairs to get ready for the battle, cursing his luck.
Trellus calls for support for the soldiers that are in a bad way. He calls upon the powers of Domi and tries to hamper the closest crab. Afterwards he moves forward and closer to the battle.
Grymash comes charging out of the Mug with an intent to destroy something. His double axe appears in his hand and he moves forward but does take the time to look over things. Though he is yelling all the time about crabs.
Gilan simply nods to Trellus as they usually have no reason to talk during battle. He calls down a pillar of flame upon the other crab that the soldiers face. He is hoping that Trellus can slow the other one and he can work on this one. Ciaran stays at his side fur still standing and growling, more than ready to enter the battle.
Tishe' has the same idea as most of the pack, delay the monsters for the rest to get there. She runs further out onto the beach to check out and see where she can be of help at. Stripes follows her yipping all the way.
Ulgren comes out of the inn and casts a simple spell upon himself. He also moves further down the beach to have a look at the problem. This time he plans to not be part of the dying though.
Anuk trails Gilan and Trellus as the move down the beach and to the battle. His bow is in hand and he is ready to start a missile barrage when needed and he is in range.
Mac and Flea both stop right outside the door of the Mug. They cannot believe the carnage that is taking place and they freeze for a couple of seconds.
Everyone can see the four soldiers, being led by Graze...who you had not recognized before. They are fighting for not only their own lives but those of family and friends in the village. Before your eyes one of the soldiers is lifted up in a large claw, while the other claw reaches down and neatly takes off his head. The crab waves the body around as if in victory. "Fall back...fall back!!" These are the words you hear Graze hollering as he himself falls back. His soldiers do the same but one takes a nasty hit as he does.
The crabs continue to move forward and pursue the soldiers up the beach. Soldier2 is struck again by a large claw and he appears to be slowing in the fight. The other two living soldiers are able to fend off the claws but for how long is the question.
The crab that Trellus tried his spell on does not seem to be effected. In fact he thinks he felt the spell just bounce off the things hard shell.
Jake will be able to get into the battle in 3 more rounds.
Map is in the email.
The last amulet that was not identified was an...Amulet of Natural Armor+1.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67) (Sub/Al) d20+13=30 d8+2=9 d20+8=28 Friday April 7th, 2006 3:56:06 PM
"Dudes, I think we got Spell Resistance here."
"Spell up with protection, I think we're gonna have to whack these beaters down."
Trellus lifts the symbol of Domi and a giant hammer appears next to the nearest crab. The hammer whacks down on the shell.
Rolls and Actions Cast Spiritual Weapon at K14 Hit C2 AC30 Damage 9 hp Against Spell Resistance 28 (Nat 20)
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 8/8 round from Friday April 7th, 2006 2:26:23 PM)
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, u-Doom, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, u-Owls Wisdom, Spiritual Weapon (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
OoC - Nice Map, Jim.
Jake - Round 1 Friday April 7th, 2006 7:35:23 PM
Running, running, running... Jake is reminded of those races they used to do around the Rattledam village. Or, more likely, those times he'd be running to avoid punishment...
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended) d20+7=26 d20+7=10 2d6(4+1)+7=12 2d6(3+2)+7=12 Friday April 7th, 2006 10:37:26 PM
Ulgren moves 45 feet forward to O22 where the drow mage rapidly drops both hands to his side and rapidly raises both causing a shimmering Wall of Fire to raise up from the sand from A9 to Y9. The wall springs forth on C1 and C4 (SR 26 and 10) for 12 points of damage each.
Mac (AC:19, HP:74/74, Shield of Faith (+2)) Saturday April 8th, 2006 12:24:04 AM
In the few seconds he has paused at the door he reflects on the last few days. His not taking offence at the drunk - letting those that can talk it through. His not joining in the fighting training - only because he had a question he had to answer. How do you defeat something that is armoured, the size of a small building, and has claws the size of... what... a fully grown wolf?
Trellus' last words cut through the reflection. He steps 30' forward from the doorway (from T32 to U26) and drinks the one potion he didn't pocket (Potion of Shield of Faith (+2)) before speaking. "Ready... go with the Make Big Stick on Gry, me an' anyone else whos going with the 'whack these beaters down' plan. An' try to come at them on an angle!" "Nice fires guys!"
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) Sunday April 9th, 2006 3:07:53 PM
Rooting her feet in the sand, Tishe' calls upon the power of Mother Wold to protect the soldiers so bravely defending thier homes. Her eyes glaze and her hands whip up in a holding pattern to point towards Crab2. "Animal of water and land, be rooted like the grass and do..not..move!" (Casts Hold Animal DC 14)
Stripes keeps up his yips and calls to gather the rest of the hunting pack. He will let none of these things come near his human while she's doing her part.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][559 rounds] +4 armor bonus
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm*, alarm*, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt, fly, summon III
Gilan and Ciaran [barkskin] 8d6(6+5+6+3+2+4+3+5)=34 Sunday April 9th, 2006 6:24:22 PM
Gilan shakes his head as Trellus speaks. "I don't think so...my spell was effective...I had to of resisted." Calling on the Mother to help him once again he pulls up the power to drop another pillar of fire.
As the pillar slams into crab1, hopefully with some effect. He shakes his head as he looks to Trellus. "I am out of spells that will damage from a distance...I fear that I will need to close before long." He looks over the crabs with a slightly feral grin. Just looking he can tell they have the reach on any of them but he would need to chance it.
[flamestrike - 34 damage or Reflex DC 20 for half]
Graham - Lets look at officializing the taur changes after this combat is over, which will be the end of the module. As for the height, weight and loss of darkvision will be easy. If you need you can make some reference to your height and weight in a post, kind of a put it out on the table type of thing. Darkvision can be taken care of when you take a watch outside...we will kind of pretend that Mac has never been able to see in the dark. Lets try to keep it as out of game with the changes as possible when we can. None of this, "He I us to be able to see in the dark...what happened?". That could get hard to deal with in-game wise.
MikeK - You did not receive a copy of the battle map? I was sure that I sent it out to you as well. Do you want me to send you the old one or wait for the one for Monday's battle update?
Thanks for the play on Trellus during MikeK's absence Al. Well done.
Anuk (HP 52/52, AC 21 - manyshot, precise shot) d20+8=19 d8+2=3 d8+2=6 d6=5 d6=6 Sunday April 9th, 2006 10:14:41 PM
Anuk pulls up short alongside Gilan and Trellus (P23). "I agree, Gilan...we will need to close soon. I'll see if I can soften him up a bit more before then." He nocks two arrows and with a single shot they whiz off towards the giant crab(C1), crackling and humming as they go.
Bonuses and stuff: Attack = +8 (BAB +1 for mw arrows -4 manyshot) Dmg = +2 Str bonus Precise shot: can fire into melee without penalty
Grymash (ac23, hp94, bulls strength) Monday April 10th, 2006 7:52:09 AM
The half-orc moves in as close as he can get without getting within reach of the giant ocean beasts. To avoid allowing the crab to take advantage of its superior reach. During which he casts a spell. His bulk seems to grow a little.
(cast Bulls Strength)
Flea (AC 21, 53 HP-Hasted) Monday April 10th, 2006 7:57:17 AM
Flea clicks the heels of her boots* together and sprints towards the beach after he pack-mates, one of her wands gripped tightly in her hand.
DM Sanity Info:
Position: Move 40 ft. (2x base speed) to Q26
Right hand, wand of Magic Missile
*Boots of Speed-p. 250 DMG guide-act as though affected by a Haste Spell...p. 239 PHB) 1/10 rounds (not required to be consecutive rounds)
Crab Fight - 2. (DM Jim) d20+9=28 d20+9=29 Monday April 10th, 2006 11:08:03 PM
Trellus calls out about spell resistance so that the others are warned. He then calls up a hammer that takes a wack at a crab2. Though the hammer smashes into the shell it appears to have done no damage at all.
Jake is busy inside The Mug getting his gear together and prepared for the battle. He mutters all the time he is moving and making sure that he does not forget anything.
Ulgren moves further foward and then calls a wall of fire into being that crosses over two of the crabs. His hope is to slow down the crabs for the soldiers to fall back.
Mac has a few seconds of doubt as he looks at the large monsters before the pack. Still he cannot stand by and let innocents be hurt. He drinks down the only potion that he has in his hand as he calls out for a little making big magic.
Tishe' follows along with the rest of the group in trying to slow down the monsters that have found their way onto the beach. He friend is right at her side, not about to let anything get to her if he can help it.
Gilan adds his two cents on the spell resistance as he own spell seemed to have gotten through. He calls forth another pillar of flame and then starts to think about more direct combat methods.
Anuk pulls forward to stand near Gilan and Trellus. He lets off a pair of missiles at a crab1, trying to soften it up further. That is the plan that he has as he comments about those that will be needing to get closer real soon.
Grymash races forward to get a little closer to the fight. He casts what would be a simple spell that leaves his body aquiver with power, as muscles swell in size.
Flea activates her boots and springs down the beach after her packmates. In her hand is one of her wands that she is hoping will do some good in this fight.
The soldiers once again pull back as the try to keep the crabs busy and let those more trained for this into the fight. Graze looks to the group as another of his men goes down and gives a wane smile. "Fall back to the pits and use those crossbows." He now only has two guards that are moving away with him to man the crossbows.
All of the crabs charge forward as if nothing had happened to them. Two of the crabs(1&2) both nearly run over the two soldiers that are in front of them, trampling both soldier with sharp feet.
Crabs AC - 20
Jake has 2 round left to enter battle from The Mug.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) Monday April 10th, 2006 11:20:56 PM
"Well, that didn't work", mutters Tishe', and now the crabs are closer and there are none of her summonings about to help her friends. "Which can be soon corrected", she says again, and begins the weaving of a complicated spell.
Weaving a pattern in the air with hands and voice, Tishe' calls across the magical barriers of the Wold for a Celestial companion (Summon III)
Stripes stops yipping, but moves in front of Tishe' with hackles raised, ready to leap forward if a crab gets too close.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][558 rounds] +4 armor bonus
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm*, alarm*, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt, fly, summon III
Grymash (ac23, hp94, bulls strength) d20+10=11 d20+10=22 d8+26=30 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:43:04 AM
Grymash takes a more tactical position in front of Ulgren and out of the forward charge of the giant crabs (moving to O-20). "Ulgren, get backs!!" He readies his double axe and waits to receive the oncoming crustation. (Ready an action: when crab moves into reach, Gry will swing his axe.)
(Power attack -7hit/+14dam, twohanded. HitAC: 11, hero point reroll: 22. Damage: 30. double axe is a +1 weapon, if it matters.)
Flea AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=22 4d4(4+3+2+4)+1=14 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 6:18:12 PM
Flea doesn't like the looks of the crab-thing on the far left. It might make a run for the village, or worse, try and flank the party. The rogue aims her wand (UMD=22) and firey balls of magical energy streak towards the creature (14 pts dmg. from magic missile to C4) Flea reaches for her other wand, the healing one, with her left hand.
DM Sanity Info:
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 9/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 3/50 charges used
Gilan [HP: 69/69 - AC: 22] and Ciaran [HP: 80/80 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength] Tuesday April 11th, 2006 6:57:12 PM
Gilan smiles as he pulls up more power from Mother and channels it into another spell. He can feel his own muscles swell with power as they increase in size. His eyes sparkle as he looks over the crabs and decides on his next move. "Not going to be pretty."
Ciaran hunches himself as he makes ready to throw himself into or out of the fight. He can tell that his brother is about to do something that maybe crazy but he does not care. Ciaran also feels his own body fill with power as his own muscles expand with new power. A low growl rolls from his throat as he takes in the crabs.
Mac (AC:20, HP:74/74, Shield of Faith (+2)) d20+15=28 3d6(5+2+2)+12=21 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 7:05:28 PM
Waiting as long as possible for any magical augmentation that might be coming his way, Mac then moves 25' and sizes up his crabby opponent with a swing of his greataxe (hits AC:28 for 21 damage - not counting any mods for spells not cast yet)
Notes: Movement - U26 15' to S24, then 10' to S22, where Mac also occupies T22 with reach to hit. Weapon - Large Adamantine Greataxe +3
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer, Spt Wpn?, Owls Wisdom) d20+13=27 d8+2=3 d20+8=9 Tuesday April 11th, 2006 8:04:04 PM [OOC - Jim, if the crabs did succeed in a resistance check against the hammer, the spell would be dispelled and the hammer would disappear. The resistance check is only against the first blow.]
Trellus looks about in disgust. Spells not having any effect is not something he's used to. "I don't think we can weave with all of them at once," he says. "Concentrate on these two (C3 and C4) right here."
The cleric casts a spell to help his friends out. [Prayer]
If Spiritual Weapon still active - Hit C2 AC27, Miss nat 1 Damage 3 hp
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer (Duration 1/8): +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Note of Importance. Tuesday April 11th, 2006 9:30:56 PM
Just to let you all know, in case you want to change a post. You should be aware of the following that should be obvious but I may not have said plain.
1) Crabs have 15' reach. 2) No spell resistance at all. 3) Crabs do have damage reduction 10.
I am also holding off on a post in case a few of the late ones want to jump in here and do something. :)
DM Jim
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Wall of Fire, Haste (extended) Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:24:56 PM
Ulgren shakes his head and mutters, "thats not good." The drow stops concentrating on the wall of fire and moves to U22 where he grasps his Rod of Extend and casts Haste on himself and six of his packmates: Mac, Grymash, Trellus, Anuk, Gilan, and Flea. The mage then shouts out, "Its the best I can do for a group so use it well!"
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4 - dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=15 d20+13=31 d8+5=11 d8+5=6 d6=4 d6=1 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 12:01:08 AM
"Shady, Ulgren...thanks! We're gonna have some good eatin' after this is over. YAAAAGGGHHH!!" Zipping along, the newly hasted Anuk moves forward toward a crab in front of him (C4) until he is about 30' away (not sure where the crab has moved to at this point), nocking and firing 2 arrows at a time when he gets there. The first set of arrows goes wide, but the second find their mark.
"How's that feel?!"
Attack 1: Hits AC 15 Attack 2: Hits AC 31 Arrow 1 damage 15, Arrow 2 damage 7.
Bonuses and stuff:
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste)
Prayer (1/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (1st round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4) - prayer, haste, manyshot]
Crab Fight - 3. (DM Jim) d20+14=25 d10+3=9 d10+3=11 d20+14=27 d20+14=28 d20+14=28 d20+14=23 d20+14=34 d20+14=26 3d6(3+2+3)+8=16 3d6(6+4+5)+8=23 3d6(2+6+2)+8=18 3d6(5+3+2)+8=18 3d6(4+4+5)+8=21 5d6(6+4+6+1+1)+8=26 d20+24=35 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 12:54:33 PM
Tishe' is confident in her abilities to call up help and she can see that it is going to be needed. So she concentrates on getting in a summoned creature that can lend a hand. Stripes moves in front of his human and stands his ground.
Grymash moves in front of Ulgren and plants himself for the attack that will come at him. As he studies the crabs he knows that they will have the reach on him...heck they even have reach on Mac.
Flea makes her decision and fires off a series of missiles from the wand in her hand at the closest crab4. As she does she reaches for the other wand that she has, feeling that healing maybe the order in a few minutes.
Gilan knows that his next move will be to close and close fast. He casts the same spell that Grymash cast a few minutes ago. Ciaran drops into a crouch as he makes himself ready to follow his brother.
Mac waits for as long as he can and feels no spells coming his way so he does what he can. He moves and then slams his axe into the shell of the crab. He will notice hairline fractures in the shell but not much else.
Trellus calls upon a prayer that will aid his friends as he can see this will not be an easy one. It appears that magic will not be the save all and that bothers him. He calls out orders as he hammer slams into the crab again but with little effect.
Ulgren can see that more is going to be needed and he calls upon his own powers to speed up his friends. Several of them feel the effects of haste take effect upon them.
Anuk fires off a series of arrow. One skids off the crabs armor but the other two hit home, but the damage seems minimal.
The last of Graze's soldiers have been neatly ground into the sand to leave bloody stains. Graze himself falls back to an area that he had prepared earlier. He comes up with a crossbow and fires off a single bolt at the closest crab. "Rally to me." You hear the call but know it is not for you as you notice another six soldiers come out of the nearest house. It seems that Graze had been prepared.
Crab1 moves forward but seems a little disoriented with all the little things running around on the sand. Though the crab does turn when it feels the bite of a bolt into its flesh.
Crab2 moves forward and takes a swipe at Gilan with it large claw [hit: 27 and damage: 16].
Crab3 moves forward but not into range for Grymash to take a swing at the crab. Still it can reach him with it's greater reach and a claw swishes out at Grymash [hit: 28 and damage: 23].
Crab4 finds that it does not have to move as Mac comes to it. As he moves within range the crab takes a swing at him [AoA - hit: 28 and damage: 18]. Without a sound it throws another pair of assaulting claws at him [hit: 23/34*crit26* and damage: 18/21*crit26*].
Mac needs to make a Grapple Check versus 35 or be caught in the things right giant claw.
Jake is almost ready to enter the battle with 1 round left. As you can see he is at the door and should step out with my next post then he can make a move.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+10=16 5d6(4+3+4+3+1)=15 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 6:06:02 PM
(OOC: MAC has a Mage Armor spell on from when stepping out of the tavern)
Tishe's weaving done, a Celestial Bison appears directly in front of C3, well within its 15' reach. The bison blows and immediately attacks
Concentrating on C3, she strikes with a lightning bolt for 15 damage
Stripes stops yipping, but moves in front of Tishe' with hackles raised, ready to leap forward if a crab gets too close.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][558 rounds] +4 armor bonus Augmented Celestial Bison: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm*, alarm*, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt, fly, summon III
Just moved this post after my DM post for ease of reading. ~~ DM Jim :)
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=31 d20+13=16 d20+9=11 d8+5=8 d8+5=9 d6=4 d6=4 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:39:18 PM
From his position on the beach, Anuk continues to rain arrows on the crab (C4), but most of the arrows continue to bounce off the thing's shell.
Atk 1: hits AC 31 for 25 pts (Arrow 1 - 12 pts, Arrow 2 - 13 pts) Atk 2: hits AC 16 Atk 3: hits AC 11
Bonuses and stuff:
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste)
Prayer (2/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (2nd round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Grymash (ac26, hp61/94, bulls strength, prayer, haste, fighting defensive) d20=1 d20+10=23 d8+24=28 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:59:10 PM
(my readied action was meant for the crab's claw when he reached in to attack)
Grymash growls as anger begins to swell within him. Must keep control, must keep control as long as he can. He then attempts to feign one direction (Bluff check: 1) only to defensively roll around the other way and avoid an oncoming claw. Once in reach, Grymash strikes at the beast with his double axe. (move P-17)
Will make the change. Was not sure if you meant the whole crab or just the claw.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 2/8, Spt Wpn 3/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) d20+13=22 d8+2=9 d20+8=13 4d8(4+4+2+7)+7=24 Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:29:52 PM This is gonna get totally bright, Trellus tells himself. We need to get bigger.
"Gilan? You still got that Enlarge Person wand? Gry and Mac are gonna need it." And Jake too, if he ever gets out here.
Gry is hit. Trellus moves in to help, trying to come in behind the barbarian. Maybe the crab will be too occupied.
[Move to Q19, pulling out CCW wand. Cure Gry for 24 hp]
Spiritual Weapon - Hit C2 AC22, Miss ac 13 Damage 9 hp
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer (Duration 1/8): +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Gilan [HP: 69/85 - AC: 22] and Ciaran [HP: 96/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:55:23 PM
Gilan skitters back as he casts yet another spell as he glances sideways at Trellus. "Nope gave the wand to someone else...Tishe' I believe has it now." He watches the crab as it moves and shakes his own head. Will they never get a break.
"Next round I am taking the fight to them...no matter the consequences." He lets a hand touch Ciaran for only a second as he can know the position of his brother. Ciaran can feel his brother tense and knows the time for attack is coming soon.
Tishe' (second post) Wednesday April 12th, 2006 11:14:59 PM
"I've got the wand! Maybe I can make Mac big enough to have the crabs at a disadvantage!" (That is, if he survives long enough, she thinks to herself)
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) Thursday April 13th, 2006 9:00:00 AM
The drow shakes his head and begins to move towards the relative safety of his packmates when Trellus calls out for Mac and Gry to be enlarged. The drow abrubtly turns and moves to O21 where he extends one hand and casts Enlarge on Grymash. "I got Gry," the drow cries out as if the now overly large halforc was easy to miss. "Get Mac if you can or I will in a minute."
Flea ( AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=32 4d4(3+4+2+1)+1=11 Thursday April 13th, 2006 9:53:26 PM
Flea stays out of the way of the giant crabs and aims here wand. Whispering the trigger word she fires another series at the creature giving Mac a hard time. (UMD=32, 11 pts. dmg. C4.)
DM Sanity Info:
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 9/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 3/50 charges used
Crab Fight - 4. (DM Jim) d20+14=33 d20+14=29 d20+14=19 d20+14=21 d20+14=20 3d6(3+2+3)+8=16 3d6(5+1+4)+8=18 3d6(4+3+4)+8=19 3d6(1+3+6)+8=18 3d6(4+5+1)+8=18 d8+4=6 d8+4=10 d8+4=10 d8+4=6 d8+4=9 d8+4=6 d8+4=9 Friday April 14th, 2006 2:53:13 PM
Tishe' calls forth a bolt of lightning that rips into crab3 flesh. While her celestial bison slams into the crab as well, but cannot get a solid hit.
Anuk fires off a series of arrows, most clatter of the crab4's shell but two slam home. Though the arrows do little damage on thier own, the shock that follows passes over it's shell.
Grymash had smashed into the things claw last round but it was not enough to stop it. This time around his bluff is not enough to fool the crab2, though he does move in and take a swing at the crab. His blade bites into crab flesh.
Trellus calls out about the enlarge wand but finds that Gilan does not have it. He moves and taps Gry with the feel good stick. His hammer takes another swipe at the crab2 but misses this time around.
Gilan backs off out of the way of the crab1 and casts yet another spell. Ciaran falls back with him as he watches the crab1 with hackles up. They are both prepared to throw themselves into the fight the next round and forget the concequences.
Ulgren is able to get to Grymash without getting hit. He then enlarges the half-orc with one of his own spells, hopefully freeing Tishe' to get to Mac.
Flea once again aims her wand at crab4 and sends a series of little missiles slamming into it. She is hoping to give Mac a little help with his own crab.
Mac is stuck in the giant claw that decended on him. He seems too stunned to do anything as the crab lifts him off the ground.
Jake is standing in the doorway of the Mug and ready to fight. He just needs to cover all that ground and get into the battle for sure.
Crab1 seems to stop and just stare at the men that are gathering with crossbows.
Crab2 moves to follow Gilan and Ciaran as they pull back a little further. A pair of large claws shoot out at Gilan as Ciaran tries to run interference [hit: 33/29 and damage: 16/18].
Crab3 finds the now enlarged Grymash to be a nice target and both claws tear at him as well [hit: 21/20 and damage: 18/18]. Grymash finds himself being hit ahead of his moving in on the crab3 [AoA - hit: 19 and damage: 19].
Crab4 is holding Mac in one of it's claws as it flops him around a little like a doll. It does not do anything else though or even do any damage to him. It is almos like a kid playing with a new toy.
Graze and the six militia men that came out to meet up with him, each pull up a crossbow and bolts fly. Unfortunately all the bolts bounce off of crab1's armored shell.
Because of a mistake on my part I had to go back and figure in damage from past Spiritual Weapon damage. Sorry about that MikeK.
Good to go Jake.
Will try to get a map out between storms.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+10=27 d8+11=18 d20+4=8 d20+4=5 Saturday April 15th, 2006 5:40:24 AM
The brown-haired girl begins to reach into her pants o' plenty but stops. With Mac off the ground in the giant crab's claw, there is no way that the spellweaver will be able to touch him!
Tishe' thinks furiously and tries something different. Feeling the life drain away from Mac, Tishe' calls upon the power of the Tear of the Dragon (free action) and sends healing to the taur. (Mac gets 10 hit points, Tishe' loses 30)
The brown-haired girl then puts her hands in her pockets. "Blue ribbon scroll!", she tells her pants, and the hand with the Mark of Gargul comes out with a scroll tied with blue ribbon. Opening the scroll, she utters the final command phrase, and activates the Summon Monster V. (5th level spell: 8 fail). Feeling resistance, Tishe' makes a heroic effort to call forth a large monster (Hero Point reroll), but fails utterly (5th level spell: nat 1!) The scroll turns blank and the spell is lost, too much for the HookCity mage.
The augmented Celestial Bison snorts and whacks the giant crab he is up against, his massive head striking with a sharp cracking sound for 18 points of damage.
Stripes stops yipping, but moves in front of Tishe' with hackles raised, ready to leap forward if a crab gets too close.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][557 rounds] +4 armor bonus
Augmented Celestial Bison: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Arcane White; message, dancing lights, prestidigitation, flare, light Red; alarm*, alarm*, shield, identify, mount Orange; rope trick, glitterdust, scorching ray, web Green; lightning bolt*, fly, summon III
Gilan [HP: 101/101 - AC: 24] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 96/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] Saturday April 15th, 2006 9:19:22 PM
Gilan back up out of the crabs reach with a feral grin. His body starts to melt as he slowly stoops to put his hands upon the ground. A spiny ridge pops out along his back as fur pops out all over his body. As he fully takes on the form of a large lion, you can tell that this is no ordinary lion but something more primal. The bony ridges above his eyes and around his shoulders tells of something a little more prehistoric.
Letting out a roar he challenges the crab that is close to him. He moves from foot to foot as if readying himself for something that will most likely put him into a fierce fight with the huge crustaceon.
Ciaran does not even seem to care that his brother just changed forms. He knows his brother in all forms that he takes just by his smell and something deeper. Ciaran sets himself to follow his brother into battle.
Jake Sunday April 16th, 2006 4:50:24 AM
Jake rushes across the field to end up next to Trellus this round. "Ah'm here!" he announces to the pack, and grins at them all. "And ready!" he continues, drawing his sword and regarding the crabs. "Ah... what the heck are those things?" He finishes...not perhaps the best finish ever.
Flea ( AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=32 4d4(2+4+2+1)+1=10 Sunday April 16th, 2006 9:28:09 PM
"Mac!" cries the gnome, "fight back!" Aiming her wand, the gnome seamlessly discharges another series of missiles at her foe, taking care to avoid the minotaur in its grasp. (10 pts. magic missile dmg. C4)
DM Sanity Info:
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 11/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 3/50 charges used
Grymash (ac25, hp85/94, bulls strength, prayer, haste, enlarged, fighting defensive) d20+15=34 d20+15=32 d20+10=24 2d6(6+3)+25=34 2d6(5+6)+25=36 2d6(4+2)+25=31 Monday April 17th, 2006 7:50:07 AM
Grymash grins after realizing his increased size, and the fact that all the crab's attacks missed him. Also, Grymash greatly appreciates the 'feel good' magic from Trellus. He then turns to the crab with renewed confidence, "Now yooz crab gets ta pick on uh beater yooz own size ... stupid piggie!" The half-orc unleashes a barrage of deadly attacks of his own.
[HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=29 d20+13=32 d20+9=17 d8+5=11 d8+5=11 d6=1 d6=1 d8+5=11 d8+5=8 d6=4 d6=6 Monday April 17th, 2006 10:57:17 AM
"Mac!" Anuk watches in horror as the body of the taur flops this way and that. With lightning speed another series of arrows is loosed on the crab (C4).
Attack 1: Arrow 1: Hits AC 29 for 12 pts (11 pts +1 electrical) Arrow 2: Hits AC 29 for 12 pts (11 pts +1 electrical)
Attack 2: Arrow 1: Hits AC 32 for 15 pts (11 pts +4 electrical) Arrow 2: Hits AC 32 for 14 pts (8 pts +6 electrical)
Attack 3: HIts AC 17
53 pts total (41 pts +12 electrical)
Bonuses and stuff:
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste)
Prayer (3/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (3rd round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Ulgren: AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) Monday April 17th, 2006 9:30:43 PM
Ulgren does his best to back away from the giant crab and moves behind Mac where he casts his last Enlarge on the taur. "Be careful big guy." Ulgren then faces the crab and shakes his head, "man these guys are huge."
Crab Fight - 5. (DM Jim) d20+14=19 3d6(3+5+5)+8=21 d20+20=30 d20+14=28 d20+14=25 3d6(2+3+2)+8=15 3d6(5+6+3)+8=22 d20+14=27 d20+14=33 3d6(5+4+4)+8=21 3d6(3+2+3)+8=16 d20+20=26 d20+20=28 d20+14=25 5d6(3+3+2+4+6)+8=26 d8+4=11 d8+4=12 d8+4=8 d8+4=7 d8+4=11 d8+4=8 d8+4=11 Monday April 17th, 2006 11:53:59 PM
Tishe' can see that using the enlarge wand will not be possible so she goes with another idea and sends healing into Mac through her gem. Though she tries to call forth another creature with a scroll she is unsuccessful. He celestial bull is able to smash into it with a good whack. Stripes stays in front of her though to protect her from harm.
Gilan falls back once again and then changes into a more combat oriented form. He lets out a roar as he challenges the crab. Ciaran falls back as well as he waits for the true fight to begin.
Jake rushes down the beach and is able to reach the side of Trellus with a slightly abashed look. At least he is finally here but he is not sure what is going on for sure.
Flea uses her missile wand to once again slam the crab that is now holding Mac. She does not have to worry too much about hitting him as the missiles swerve to hit the crab dead on.
Grymash is able to dodge all the attacks thrown at him. He then unleashes a series of attacks of his own. He yells as he attacks though it is obvious the crab does not understand.
Anuk watches as Mac is lifted and then shooken like a rag doll in the crabs grip. He fires off a series of missiles hoping to get his new friend free.
Ulgren moves over to get at Mac but is unable to do so as he cannot reach the taur while he is being held. He waits and watches as the big crab flops Mac around.
Mac finds himself flopping around and unable to do much as the large crab snaps at him with it's free claw.
Trellus is a little surprised with the turn of events and fails to make a move this round. Or maybe it is the fact that Jake just showed up and he is thinking of pummeling him.
Graze and his men fire off another barrage of bolts at the retreating form of crab1. A few of them find flesh but do not seem to do very much harm to the huge crab.
Crab1 scuttles over in the direction of the now enlarged Grymash. It hurtles a single claw at him as it tries to grapple him [hit: 19 and damage: 21 ; grapple: 30].
Crab2 moves forward a little and once again swipes at Gilan with it's greater reach [hit: 28/25 and damage: 15/22].
Crab3 does not seem overly concerned about Grymash having gotten any larger as it makes a grab for him with both claws [hit: 27/33 and damage: 21/16 ; grapple: 26/28].
Crab4 lines Mac up and throws him at Tishe', which sends him through Ulgren as well [hit: 25 and damage: 26 , half if Reflex DC 22].
Grymash is still a size category smaller than the crabs. If both crabs are able to grapple him then he will be unable to attack as the each pull on him. :)
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+6=26 d20+4=20 d3=2 d20+8=16 d20+8=14 d20+10=12 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 6:04:39 AM
Uncannily aware of what's going around her, Tishe' senses the crab's attack and jumps out of the way, only getting spun around by Mac's Huge body flying through the space (natural 20!)(13 damage)
Continuing her spin and backs up to clear some fighting room with Crab4 (move back 30 feet). While moving, she puts her hand in her pocket for "the green ribbon, please" and another scroll appears in her hand.
Gripping the scroll tightly, Tishe' feels that her luck must be better than last time, and activates the summoning spell from the scroll (success! 20)
Immeidately, she calls the Summon Monster IV spell to bring her more Celestial Bisons and two more appear and immediately attack Crab4! Bison 2 strikes at the hard shell (AC 16) and Bison 3 runs towards a leg (AC 14) both missing
Bison 1 tries to attack and is again thwarted by the many legs and claws of Crab4 (AC 12)
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][557 rounds] +4 armor bonus
1 Augmented Celestial Bison [2 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8 2 Celestial Bison [7 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [7 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Grymash (ac23, hp48/94, bulls strength, prayer, haste, enlarged) d20+22=41 d20+15=29 d20+13=18 d20+13=29 d20+8=19 d8+15=21 d8+15=19 d8+10=18 d8+10=16 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 8:04:24 AM
Crab1 makes a futile attempt to grab the enlarged half-orc. However crab3 puts on a better performance.
(Opposed Grapple check: 41)
Grymash smiles a little when the crab tries to grapple him. He finally gets to use his spikey armor spikes for the first time. They attempt to pierce the tough shell of the giant crab. There's always room for armor spikes. He proves not to be a very pleasant thing to grab hold of.
Jake (AC 28, hp 59/59) d20+12=31 d10=6 d6=4 d6=3 d6=5 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 6:29:01 PM
Jake shows up and examines the situation. Those bisons have gotta be Tishe's usual magic. And hopefully, they'll keep the fourth crab busy and out of the battle a bit. Two of the crabs are picking on Grymash, and the other is engaging Gilan. He's gotta help either the half-orc, who is clobbered if he's outnumbered, or the druid...who has a big dog aiding him. So, it's to Grymash he goes rushing. Seeing the ferocious assault Gry launched on one of them last round, Jake rushes in to try and help finish that one off. He's now sweating a little from all this running, and it's a good warmup for a battle to get his blood pumping. He crosses the distance, making a V-line for the crab's blind spot at its rear. It probably gets a chance to swing at him as he enters its reach (provoking an AoO). But, as he moves into flanking position, he grins and picks out some weaker looking tendons. He jumps forward and slashes deep into this sensitive area, then twists his sword around in the wound just slightly before withdrawing it. (with flanking bonus, hit AC 31. I did 6 base damage, 4 freezing damage, 8 sneak attack from flanking damage, 2 specialization damage, 1 enhancement damage, 4 strength damage. 25 damage total! Hoodyhoo!) Hopefully this finishes off the crab, leaving Gry the chance ot deal out his great punishment to the other crab with his axe.
Jake Tuesday April 18th, 2006 6:31:02 PM
(I just realized.. something in grapple can't be attacked by another person ulness with a small weapon... So I might not be able to attack the crab. If this is the case, assign my entire action to the other crab Gry is fighting, the one that isn't grappling. I think Gry can probably finish off that one crab by himself, and Jake can distract the other crab's attention to himself...)
Stephen ooc. Tuesday April 18th, 2006 8:50:09 PM
(In grappling, only the "grapplers" are restricted to use of only light weapons. Any other combatants, that arent grappling or being grappled, have no such penalty. In fact, non-grappling combatants get bonuses to hit opponents that are grappling because grapplers cant apply their Dex bonus to AC from outside attacks.)
Jake ooc Tuesday April 18th, 2006 9:21:07 PM
(sweet! I get free sneak attacks against those guys? I never realized that rule. Kinda makes thief-y guys more interesting.
Gilan [HP: 86/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 96/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] d20+20=25 d20+20=40 d20+20=37 d20+15=22 d20+19=23 d20+19=25 d6+8=13 d6+8=12 d8+4=6 d6+5=6 d6+5=6 2d6(5+6)+8=19 d20+15=17 d8+10=13 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 9:50:07 PM
Gilan, in his new form, takes the first hit from the crab but is able to dodge to the side of the second attack. With another primal roar he throws himself into the battle, easily covering the ground and pouncing onto the back of the crab. His teeth and claws go to work upon the thing as he vents all his flustration.
Ciaran finds that he is now able to move in and follow the attacks of his brother. The crab being distrated by the dire lion gives him the advantage of not getting hit for moving in on the huge crab.
[Gilan - hit: 25/40*crit37*/22/23/25 and damage: 13/12*crit19*/6/6/6; Ciaran - hit: 19 and damage: 13]
Graham - What you have said about Mac seems about right to me. Though you do not need to play with the new AC and HP if you don't want too...at least not yet.
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=28 d20+13=16 d20+9=12 d8+5=12 d8+5=8 d6=1 d6=3 Tuesday April 18th, 2006 11:45:47 PM
"Good to see you here, Jakey!" Anuk calls out. With Mac free of the crab's claw and Tishe's bison, Anuk continues his attacks on the beast, hoping to bring it down soon.
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 prayer)
Prayer (4/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (4th round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 4/8, Spt Wpn 5/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) 4d8(4+7+8+4)+7=30 d20+13=33 d20+13=23 d20+8=27 d8+2=7 d8+2=8 d8+2=9 d8+2=6 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 12:42:46 AM
Trellus taps Gry with the healing wand again.
[CCW wand. Cure Gry for 30 hp]
Spiritual Weapon - Hit C2 nat 20, crit threat ac 23 Damage 7 hp, 24 if critical 2nd attack hit ac 27, damage 6 hp
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer (Duration 1/8): +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Mac (HP:-2/84 -- unconscious, prone, etc) Wednesday April 19th, 2006 3:46:07 AM
Reaching the end of his airborn arc, Mac is winded by his landing and his face poughs the sand.
OOC: If I was playing with the new stats, etc, Mac would already be dead.
Crab Fight - 6. (DM Jim) d20+9=20 d20+18=38 d20+18=28 2d8(2+6)+12=20 4d8(4+2+6+2)+12=26 d20+14=30 d20+14=30 3d6(4+1+6)+8=19 3d6(6+3+4)+8=21 d20+20=38 d20+18=35 3d6(1+4+3)+8=16 d20+20=35 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 3:17:20 PM
Tishe' is able to spin out of the way of Mac's flying body, but still she catches at least part of his fist as he passes. Still she is able to move back and pulls a scroll as she moves. She summons up another two bisons, that leaves three of them attacking the crab...to little effect.
Grymash finds that he is able to slip out of the grasp of both crabs with all their attempts. Still the one that comes the closest to grabbing him gets a nice bit of ripping damage from the spikes.
Jake slips around and comes at the crab and it being distracted by Grymash does not get a swing at him. He cuts in at the legs and other tender parts that he can see and does a nice bit of damage.
Gilan's new form allows him to charge the beast that is ahead of him with a fury of primal rage. Though his claws and teeth are not too effective upon the things shell, it is a distraction to this crab for both Ciaran and others that may want to get at the crab next. Ciaran finds that he cannot get a hold on the crab and does little more than knock some sand off the things leg.
Anuk calls out to Jake letting him know that it is good to finally see him in the action. He pulls up his bow and fires off a series of missiles at the crab that had just thrown Mac through the air. His first two missiles hit while the other two just bounce off the hard shell.
Trellus throws some healing into Grymash as he pulls back a little from the fight. His hammer slams into the crab another two times and finally it drops from all the wounds.
Mac finds himself flying through the air and though he does his best to not flail around, he does catch Tishe' on his passing. He literally flattens Ulgren though as he passes, knocking the poor drow off his feet. He lands in the sand with a sickening thud and does not move.
Flea is horror struck by the flight of Mac through the air and does nothing this time around. It is all she can just to not cover her mouth with her hand.
Ulgren is neatly flattened by the flying Mac. He tried to get out of the way but found that his move actually put him in the flight path of a huge creature. He is now spitting sand as he lays on his face, having turned as he fell to catch himself.
Graze and his men holds off on thier round of attacks as they know that firing into a melee is not good for anyone. "Hold you fire men till on is alone...do not shoot those that have come to help us." You can tell that there is a sense of pride in Graze's voice as he speaks of the Bloodpack.
Crab1 decides that it would rather see Grymash in the dirt as it tries to trample him into the sand [hit: 38*crit28* and damage: 20*crit26*, Reflex DC 25 for half].
Crab2 flings it's own claws over it's very back to get at the crazy cat that is upon him [hit: 30/30 and damage: 19/21; grapple: 38].
Crab3 is neatly beaten into the sand by the last two blows from Trellus's spiritual hammer.
Crab4 scuttles forward after the now prone drow that is laying in the sand. A single claw drives in at him [hit: 35 and damage: 16; grapple: 35].
Crabs AC - 20 DR - 10
This has been a stormy past few days. I am hoping that it does not continue this trend but it is in the forcast. I will try to keep things rolling though.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 5/8, Spt Wpn 6/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) 4d8(8+1+4+5)+7=25 d8=6 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 6:57:22 PM
"Jake, you and Gry take on this new treadle (C1). Tishe or Flea, get Mac back up."
Trellus moves to the drow thats in trouble and taps him with the wand. [Move to s22] [CCW wand. Cure Ulgren for 30 hp]
The Spiritual Weapon hovers by his head, waiting for a signal to find a new target.
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer: +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Flea ( AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=27 d8+1=7 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 7:45:47 PM
Flea watches in horror as Mac becomes a victim of the crab's awful game of bowling. Seeing that she is closest and has her healing wand at hand, she moves quickly to his side and activates the wand in her left hand (UMD=27, CLW=7 health restored to Mac) hopefully restoring the fighter to consciousness.
DM Sanity Info:
Position: R27
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 11/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 4/50 charges used
Ulgren: AC 19 Hps 33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) d20=18 d20=4 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 10:21:48 PM
Ulgren rolls over spitting out sand as the crab scuttles over and plucks the mage off of the sand. Ulgren screams in pain as the crab grapples him and waits for release.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+10=15 d20+9=20 d20+9=22 d100+9=79 d8+9=11 d8+9=13 d20+4=12 4d6(6+1+2+1)=10 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 10:57:42 PM
Calling out in the musical language of the Celestial, Tishe' directs her summoned creatures. "Get that crab, stay in front of it, and don't let it get near the buildings!"
The celestial bisons shake thier shaggy head and do thier best to comply with blunt, horned heads. Bison 1 moves in front of Crab4 and attacks (AC 15) Bison 2 flanks the beast (AC 16) striking a leg (11 points) Bison 3 runs at the other side (AC 22)and also strikes damaging another leg (13 points)
(OOC: ignore the d100, I was rolling damage. :)
Tishe' looks over and sees Flea getting Mac back on his feet. Good! Now it is time to save the newly returned mage. "They are not supposed to like fire, so lets see if this scares it enough to drop Ulgren!" Hands weave in a pattern reminiscent of tongues of flame, and then stab out to point at the crab. A ray of fire stabs out at the monster's eyestalks (AC 12 touch, 10 points) (another useless roll!)
Then she moves over to Mac, pulling out a potion from her pants o plenty. "Here's some healing, just what you need!" she tells the prone 'taur.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][557 rounds] +4 armor bonus
1 Augmented Celestial Bison [2 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8 2 Celestial Bison [6 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [6 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Gilan [HP: 46/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 96/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] d20+24=39 d20+20=30 d20+20=31 d20+20=21 d20+15=22 d6+8=14 d6+8=11 2d6(5+5)+8=18 d8+4=8 d20+17=23 d20+12=23 d8+10=17 d8+6=14 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:23:08 PM
Gilan is just able to dodge the crab as it tries to grab him. With another roar he tears at the crab with claws and teeth. He then bounds away from the crab and down towards the water.
Ciaran goes in for another attack upon the crab as well. He can at least try to distract it some so that his brother can do more damage. He then backs off some and waits to see what the crab will do next.
[Gilan - hit: 30/31/21 and damage: 14/11/8; grapple: 39 ~ Ciaran - hit: 23/23 and damage: 17/14]
Jake d20+12=24 d20+7=13 d10=6 d6=4 d6=3 d6=3 Wednesday April 19th, 2006 11:56:39 PM
Man, these shells are hard! Still, flanking the crab with Gry will provide Jake a chance to go for those softer spots. And whereas Gry's way is brute strength, precision and nipping down should take down this crab on Jake's side... Jake slashes at the delicate fleshy parts, twisting his sword cunningly to bend and actualyl slide underneath the shell. All part of finding those weak points... (Flanking attacks, hit AC 24 and AC 13, I'm pretty sure I missed on that second one. On the first, I did 6 base damage, 4 freezing, 6 sneak attack, 2 specialization, 4 str, 1 enhancement damage, total of 23 damage. Sweet :) )
Mac Thursday April 20th, 2006 9:42:17 AM
Feeling a friendly tingle from Flea's wand, Mac stands, taking the healing potion {I have no idea what sort} Tishe' has offered and quaffs the contents. New HP:5+Tishe's potion.
"Thank you." he says, spitting out what sand the potion didn't was down.
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=15 d20+13=32 d20+9=26 d8+5=10 d8+5=12 d6=5 d6=4 d8+5=10 d8+5=7 d6=2 d6=2 Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:06:05 AM
"Light...this is not good," Anuk mutters. Mac bowled over, Ulgren face down. "Let Ulgren go!" he shouts over the din of battle and releases another torrent of arrows on the giant crustacean.
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 prayer)
Prayer (4/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (4th round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Grymash (ac23, hp32/94, bulls strength, prayer, haste, enlarged) d20+7=24 d20+14=30 d20+14=22 d20+9=29 d20+9=29 2d6(2+3)+27=32 2d6(6+3)+27=36 2d6(6+3)+27=36 2d6(6+1)+27=34 2d6(1+5)+27=33 Thursday April 20th, 2006 7:57:05 PM
(Reflex: 24. almost but not quite there :(
(BTW everyone, you can avoid attacks of opportunity if you close in on the crab by taking only 5-ft steps. That's what Gry is about to do. It also helps that he now has a 10-ft reach.)
Grymash agrees with Trellus and turns to crab1. Taking only a 5 foot step forward (N18), he launches his axe into the beast with a series of deadly blows.
(Powerattack -6hit/+12damage, twohanded. Strike 1. HitAC: 30. Damage: 32. Strike 2. HitAC: 22. Damage: 36. Strike 3. HitAC: 29threat, 29crit!!! Damage: 36+34+33=103. Total Damage: 171. Crab1 must make Fort save DC 15 or die instantly from massive damage.)
(dang, rolled two natural 20's in the same attack. would've loved to see the damage from two crits, instead of only one :)
Crab Fight - 7. (DM Jim) d20+14=31 3d6(1+3+3)+8=15 d20+20=28 3d6(4+1+2)+8=15 Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:24:25 PM
Trellus calls out orders as he moves to tap Ulgren with his cure wand. His hammer hovers near him as he moves waiting for orders.
Flea moves to help out Mac as she watches him get used for bowling. A wand from her hand is enough to bring him back to his senses at least.
Ulgren rolls over in the sand spitting sand as well. He then lets out a scream as the crab grapples him. He can now only wait to be used as a missile or die.
Tishe' calls out orders for her bison to take it to the crab that now has Ulgren in it's grip. The flank it as she sends out a ray of fire at the crab, but it bounces harmlessly off it's shell. She does give a potion to Mac as well so that he can take it.
Gilan sends another series of attacks that are less than effective but at least distract the crab. He then bounds away, though he knows that he will suffer for the retreat. Ciaran makes another pair of bites at the crab's leg, then backs off as well.
Jake cannot believe how hard the shells are as he hammers into the next shell with Grymash. He tries to find and succeeds, in finding weak points in the things defense.
Mac slowly rises as he gets enough healing from Flea to get him moveing. Then he takes the single potion that was given to him by Tishe' to wash down some sand he ate earlier. He spits out sand and he looks the situation over.
Anuk sees Ulgren in trouble and Mac getting to his feet. To help out he fires off a series of arrows at the crab holding Ulgren, hoping to get him released.
Grymash listens and agrees with Trellus on moving to the next crab. He takes a single step forward and unleashes a nice series of attacks.
Graze and his men hold off on thier attacks till the last second and then fire off a volley of bolts at the crab that Gilan and Ciaran just abandoned.
Crab1 is neatly ripped apart by the combined efforts of Jake and Grymash. It is Grymash's axe that really tears the beast open and leaves it slumping to the ground.
Crab2 takes a crazy swing at Gilan as he retreats [AoA - hit: 31 and damage: 15]. Then it charges forward at the wolf that just retreated before it [hit: 28 and damage: 15, Reflex DC 25 for half].
Crab3 continues to bleed out spilling some black slime out upon the sand.
Crab4 backs off from the fight with the appearance of fire from Tishe'. Unfortunately as it goes it takes Ulgren with it as he is still gripped in it's claw. The biggest majority of it's body is now through the wall of fire that Ulgren summoned up earlier, though Ulgren is on this this side of it.
Crabs AC - 20 DR - 10
Flea ( AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=30 4d4(4+3+2+1)+1=11 Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:47:00 PM
Flea opens up her stance, her right arm outstretched in the direction of the crab holding on to the drow magiker. Balls of magical energy fly from the wand striking the crab. If her aim is true, the Magic Missiles should sever the clawed arm holding the mage. (UMD=30, 11 pts. MM dmg. to Crab4)
DM Sanity Info:
Position: R27 (unchanged)
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 12/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 4/50 charges used
Ulgren: AC 19 Hps 14/33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) d20=2 Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:51:10 PM
Ulgren shudders as the huge crab begins to take him through the wall of flame knowing what fate is awaiting on the other side. Ulgren can only squirm, (escape artist untrained 2) and pull on the crab's claws as he is being carried from his friends.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+10=21 d20+9=20 d20+9=12 d8+11=15 d8+9=14 d20+4=22 Thursday April 20th, 2006 11:24:49 PM
(OOC: Ulgren, DMJim said you are grappled, not pinned, you can still cast spells with a Concentration Check!!)
Tishe' smiles a quick one at Mac who drank her special Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds (3d8+10)
"After them and never mind the wall!" the brown-haired
The celestial bisons bellow a deep "Bwoo-ah!" and are after the crab. Bison 1 moves in front of Crab4 and attacks (AC 21, dam 15) Bison 2 continues to flank the beast (AC 20) striking a leg (14 points) Bison 3 also flanks (AC 12) but only harries the crab.
A look of horror covers Tishe's face. This side of the flaming wall is safe, but it's going to fry Ulgren! "I need to dispel it!" She brings another scroll out of her pants o plenty and opens it, reading the activation word and targeting the wall to come down. (Dispel 22)
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][555 rounds] +4 armor bonus
1 Augmented Celestial Bison [1 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8 2 Celestial Bison [5 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [5 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Mac 3d8(6+7+8)+10=31 Friday April 21st, 2006 10:43:13 AM
Potion from last round heals 31 damage (Nice!)
Mac sees his crab making for the water. He can't catch it this round, but he makes a 60' dash straight down towards the shore.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 6/8, Spt Wpn 7/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) d20+8=24 Friday April 21st, 2006 11:29:03 AM
The crab lifts Ulgren up and away from Trellus and then scuttles down the shore and into the fire wall!
Light, he never survive that.
Like Tishe, Trellus tries to bring down the wall. [Dispel Magic 24] Then, he tears after the crab.
[Move 30' + whatever the haste spell gives me.]
The Spiritual Weapon continues to hover.
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer: +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic*, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C4-dodge) - prayer, haste] d20+14=23 d20+10=13 d8+2=9 d8+3=4 d6=3 Friday April 21st, 2006 2:45:49 PM
"I said put him down! Light, why don'tcha listen?!!" Anuk yells. His eyes follow the crab (C$) as it scuttles away with Ulgren and he sends two more arrows after it.
Attack 1: hits ac 23 for 7 pts (4 pts + 3 electrical) Attack 2: hits AC 13
Haste (5th round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Gilan [HP: 40/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 81/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] d20+9=23 d20+17=35 d20+12=31 d8+10=11 d8+6=12 3d8(1+2+5)+8=16 d8=2 Friday April 21st, 2006 3:59:52 PM
Gilan holds his ground as he pulls upon nature to aid him at a point of great need. He feels the healing wash over him as he lets out a roar. His powers seem awfully weak to him and he does not feel too much healing flow into his body.
Ciaran hops back forward and once again tears into the crab, trying to buy his brother some time.
[Gilan - hit: // and damage: //; grapple: ~ Ciaran - hit: 35/31 and damage: 11/12]
Jake (AC 28, hp 59/59) d20+12=13 Friday April 21st, 2006 6:02:32 PM
Gotta help Ulgren, he thinks to himself. And this might be the last chance they get before the thing scuttles off into the ocean. So he charges after the creature. And he misses horribly. Sigh. (Rolled a natural 1...)
Crab Fight - 8. (DM Jim) d20+14=28 d20+14=16 3d6(3+2+2)+8=15 3d6(3+4+2)+8=17 d20+20=29 d20+20=36 Saturday April 22nd, 2006 1:41:59 PM
Flea fires off a series of magic missiles from her wand hoping for a lucky shot. Though the missiles do slam into the crab they do not sever the claw like she hoped.
Ulgren flops around a little ineffectively in the crabs claw. He does not seem to remember that he can still cast from this position...though it would take some concentration.
Tishe races down the beach a little ways while digging around for a scroll. It comes to her hand and she quickly pulls it up and reads. To her surprise and relief the wall comes down and that solves one problem at least. Her bison chase down the crab and continue to assault it.
Mac is up and potion drank as he sees the situation. He full out races after the crab trying to cut it off before it can reach the water.
Trellus is angry to say the least that the crab is running away and with a packmate to boot. He takes in the scene but what stops him is the fire wall and he casts a spell to get rid of it. The wall goes out just a few seconds before he finishes his own spell and he races down the beach as well.
Anuk cannot believe that the crab did not listen to him to drop Ulgren. He fires off another pair of arrows at the beast but only one hits as the other glances off the things shell.
Gilan turns and casts a healing spell upon himself but finds that it is meager to say the least. Ciaran continues the attack to keep the crab busy with other things.
Jake races down the beach after the crab as well but finds that he is just a little short of being able to reach the crab and help Ulgren.
Grymash is dumbstruck by the events that are going on around him and was that Ulgren character running off with one of the crabs??? He cannot figure out why the drow would want to keep the fun of that one all to himself, but at least he still had a crab of his own to hit on.
Graze holds up his hand to stall his men as the crab is now back in melee and they cannot risk it.
Crab1 is dead.
Crab2's eyestalks take in the wolf before it and then sends claws in to deal with it [hit: 28/16 and damage: 15/17; grapple: 29/36].
Crab3 is dead.
Crab4 backs off some more and is not hurt as bad as the fire falls, that it was moving through.
Crabs AC - 20 DR - 10
Will be sending out two maps this time around as the crab has gotten to the water and is in it. The water now that the crab is in, is only four feet deep.
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 14/33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) d20+9=15 d20+9=22 Saturday April 22nd, 2006 9:49:17 PM
Ulgren grimaces as the crab continues to carry him away. The mage grasps at straws and with a near superdrow concentration (DC 15, Heropoint 22) cast web on the ground beneath the crabs feet.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+11=17 d20+9=24 d20+9=16 d8+9=13 d20+5=16 Sunday April 23rd, 2006 5:08:45 AM
Elated that Ulgren wasn't fried by his own wall of fire, Tishe' is worried that even if the Crab doesn't crush the elf, he's going to drown in the sea.
She watches as her celestial bisons splash in the shallow water, all still flanking and attacking Crab4. Bison 1 lowers its head but misses (AC 17) and fades away. Bison 2 follows the Crab into the surf(AC 24) and gores the shell. (13 points) Bison 3 runs into the surf, but is caught up in breaking wave and fails to connect (AC 13).
Ulgren is going to need to breathe if he goes underwater! Tishe' weaves a quick spell on herself (Fly) and rises into the air and after Ulgren. As she moves,she digs out of her pants o plenty just the potion she needs (bless those pants!) and tries to pass it to the dark elf.
"Ulgren! It's a potion to breathe underwater!"
Stripes whines a little at his human rising into the air, but is heartily glad that he's NOT following her. But it looks like the prey is taking a packmate! Stripes charges (100' move) into the surf and tries to worry at a leg. (AC 16)
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][554 rounds] +4 armor bonus Fly [50 rounds]60' base movement
1 Augmented Celestial Bison [0 rounds left; disappears]: AC 13 HP 47 A +10 D d8+11, damage resist 5 SR 8 2 Celestial Bison [4 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [4 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 7/8, Spt Wpn 8/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) d20+9=21 4d8(4+3+2+5)+1=15 Sunday April 23rd, 2006 10:19:37 PM
This is getting totally twisted. Ulgren is getting his thread cut, but they can't ALL go to his rescue, or the other crab'll eat the town.
"Gry! You and Gilan stay on that one up there!" Trellus yells over his shoulder. He doesn't bother to check if they do it, he's too busy racing after Ulgren.
Under the effects of the drow's Haste spell, Trellus scoots across the sand, nearly to the shoreline before pulling up. He casts a spell, causing a ray of bright light to spring from his palm and fly at the crab.
[Move to H19. Cast Searing Light. Hit ac 21 with ranged touch attack for 15 hp damage (no save)]
The Spiritual Weapon winks out.
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Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon (Duration 2/8 round) Prayer: +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon* (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic*, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Gilan [HP: 59/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 66/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] d20+18=22 3d8(5+3+3)+8=19 d20+13=22 d8+10=17 Sunday April 23rd, 2006 10:23:14 PM
Gilan once again focuses on healing but still finds that it is not too strong. He looks back up in time to see his brother being lifted off the ground in the claw of the giant crab. A low growl of rage starts deep in his throat as he closes a little upon the creature.
Ciaran finds himself at the mercy of the crab as he is lifted off his feet. Still he decides to have a go at the things claw and arm in hopes of getting it to let go.
[Gilan - hit: // and damage: //; grapple: ~ Ciaran - hit: 22/ and damage: 17/]
Flea ( AC 21, 53 HP) d20+12=31 4d4(3+2+3+2)+1=11 Sunday April 23rd, 2006 11:57:52 PM
Ulgren is gone! Dragged into the sea! As others go the the drow's aid, Flea turns her attention to the nearest crab and looses another charge from her wand. (UMD=31, 11 pts. MM dmg. to Crab2)
DM Sanity Info:
Position: R27 (unchanged)
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 13/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 4/50 charges used
Jake (AC 24, hp 59/59) d20+8=14 Monday April 24th, 2006 1:12:33 AM
Jake runs at the creature as much as he can, then pulls out and throws his dagger in a desparate, hopeful attempt to hit the creature and put him down! To no avail of course, because the waves chop up his aim. He probably loses the dagger into the salty waters. Damn!
Grymash (ac19, hp48/110, rage, bulls strength, prayer, haste, enlarged) d20+15=34 2d6(6+5)+33=44 Monday April 24th, 2006 1:26:06 AM
These crabs gotta die NOW!! One crab threatens the village. The other is pulling Ulgren into the ocean. The situation infuriates the half-orc. And he charges into crab that is closest to him. Tearing into him with all his wrath.
(Charge +2hit/-2ac. Powerattack -7hit/+14dam, twohanded. HitAC: 34, natural 19, almost a crit threat, darn! Damage: 44.)
Mac (HP: 36/84) Monday April 24th, 2006 2:49:30 AM
Still trying to closer with the decamping Crab, the unhasted taur moves another 60' towards the waterline
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C2-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=25 d20+13=25 d20+9=19 d8+5=6 d8+5=7 d6=1 d6=6 d8+5=7 d8+5=9 d6=2 d6=5 Monday April 24th, 2006 12:04:24 PM (ooc: forgot to forward the new map to my work so I don't have it with me, but if I remember correctly, Anuk is within 30 feet of C2. If not, then the bonuses for point blank shot and bracers of archery do not count. -3 to hit, -2 to non-electrical damage)
"Light, I hope Ulgren's thread ends up whole and unbroken..." When many of the pack dash to the surf, Anuk thinks about the last time the electricity from his bow mixed with water out on the plains. Might work on the crab, but could fry Ulgren just as well.
He makes a decision and turns in place to fight the crab confronting Jake and Gry (C2). "If this one goes down quickly, the whole pack can work together on getting Ulgren back," he thinks.
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 prayer)
Prayer (5/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (5th round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) Monday April 24th, 2006 11:51:22 PM
As Tishe' flies she looses a quick prayer to Mother Wold that the crab won't disappear in the waves before she can get off another spell...
Crab Fight - 9. (DM Jim) d20+14=19 3d6(5+6+5)+8=24 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:04:21 AM
Ulgren is able to cast a spell that should have put a web that would trap the crab or at least slow it down. Unfortunately the web has nothing to hold onto and rolls gently with the tide. Maybe it will still slow the crab as it moves further into the water.
Tishe' races forward with the help of a fly spell to get to Ulgren. She holds out a potion for him to use in case he goes into the water. The bison once again engage the crab in a game of tag as they all try to ram it with horns. Stripes rushes off after his human, but is glad that she did not use that air spell upon him.
Trellus moves forward as he calls out orders for the disposal of the rest of the crabs. He stops and aims his palm at the crab, sending out a ray of light at it. His hammer winks out as he moves as well.
Gilan tries again for healing and is less than satisfied with the results, but cannot delay any longer as he moves forward a little in the direction of the crab. Ciaran gets a grip on the crabs arm and chews away though he is not too happy with being caught.
Flea turns to the remaining crab that is not taken down to the sea and points her wand at it. With a short word she sends another series of magical balls slamming into it.
Jake races forward and palms a dagger as he goes. He pulls back and lets it fly but finds that throwing while in water is not so easy. The light waves make him throw high and the dagger sails past the crab and into the sea.
Grymash moves into the crab that remains upon the beach. His axe cuts deep and though it is not what he had wanted it is still a telling blow.
Mac can do little but chase after the crab that holds Ulgren in it's claws.
Anuk decides to help out with the one that remains upon the beach. He is not too keen on what his arrows may do when the come in contact with water and that is what Ulgren is in. A series of arrows streak off to help Grymash bring down the crab.
Cursing under his breathe Graze is not happy to see a crab gettin away and the fact that it is hauling off a valiant combatant is not much help. He continues to hold his men from shooting as they have no clear shots.
Crab1 is dead.
Crab2 turns ever so slowly with Ciaran trapped in it's claws, but when it reaches the almost all the way around mark...Grymash finds a wolf missile flying at him [hit: 19 and damage: 24, reflex DC 24 or be knocked prone]. Ciaran flies some fourty feet before landing hard in the sand.
Crab3 is dead.
Crab4 is struck by the ray of searing light and it shrieks in pain. Ulgren is jerked up and over the crabs head and the crab's claw comes open. This sends Ulgren flying through the air and out to sea.
Ulgren - Dex DC 18 to grab the bottle, Concentration DC 22 to cast a spell, Dex DC 16 to hold onto the bottle if you get ahold of it.
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 14/33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) d20+9=13 d20+9=22 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 5:40:34 AM
Ulgren attempts to grab the bottle as he goes flying in the air but misses and instead manages to cast levitate on himself, (Concentrate DC 22). The drow looks around as he hovers in mid air and wills himself to go up 10 feet. "Thanks Tishe!" ulgren says with a smile, "sorry I didn't catch that potion."
Anuk [HP 52/52, AC 22 (23 vs C2-dodge) - prayer, haste, manyshot] d20+13=14 d20+13=17 d20+13=28 d20+9=14 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 10:29:15 AM
Anuk continues to fire off more arrows at the crab, but in the scuffle and commotion, sand flies up in his face and all his shots go awry. "Gyaagghh!!" he yells out in frustration, cursing his poor aim.
Attack 1: hits AC 14 (nat 1, blecch!) Attack 2: hits AC 17 Attack 3: hits AC 14 (ignore the 28 result - it's a misroll as I forgot to change the bonus for the third attack)
Bonuses and stuff:
Attack = +13/+9 (BAB +1 for mw arrows +1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 haste, +1 prayer, -4 manyshot)
Dmg = +5 (+1 w/in 30ft Point Blank Shot +2 Str bonus +1 w/in 30 ft Bracers of Archery, +1 prayer)
Prayer (6/8): +1 to atk, dmg, saves, skill checks
Haste (6th round, not sure how many rounds left): move double speed, 1 extra attack at full BAB, +1 atk, +1 AC
Precise Shot: can fire into combat w/o penalty
Gilan [HP: 59/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 42/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] d20+20=29 d20+20=26 d20+15=16 d20+19=22 d20+19=24 d6+8=9 d6+8=13 d8+4=8 d6+5=6 d6+5=7 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 3:07:55 PM
Gilan snarls as he rushes the distance between himself and the crab. He once again throws himself upon the things back. Claws work as do teeth as he looks for openings in the things armored shell.
Ciaran smacks into the sand and the air is knocked out of his lungs. There is a puff of sand as he lands, but he still moves a little. He slowly and shakily rises to his feet.
[Gilan - hit: 29/26/26/22/24 and damage: 9/13/8/6/7; grapple: ~ Ciaran - hit: / and damage: /]
Jake (AC 28, hp 59/59) d20+5=6 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 4:21:45 PM
Jake glances over his shoulder to see if the others are doing okay. One last crab, and everyone's gaining up on it now. Might as well go help Ulgren, who might be unconscious or need help... (Gonna help Ulgren get back to shore, and keep a watch for more crabs. Ugh, spot 6)
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Prayer 8/8, Spt Wpn 1/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste) d20+13=23 d8+3=7 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 10:14:00 PM
The sight of Ulgren floating safely up in the air elicits a sigh of relief from the cleric. He turns his head in time to catch Grymash's latest series of blows, and immediately stops worrying about the crab on the beach.
Which leaves one.
"Uh, Jake? You think maybe you should kill the big honkin' crab before walking around it?"
Trellus casts another spell. Again, Domi's Hammer appears and strikes out at the crab.
[Spiritual Wpn hit ac 23 for 7 hp] ------------------------
Active Effects Owl's Wisdom (Duration 8 minutes from Tuesday April 4th, 2006 10:12:21 PM) Spiritual Weapon Prayer: +1 Luck bonus atk, dam, saves, skill checks w/in 40' of Trellus. Foes -1 on same.
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon** (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic*, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+9=23 d20+9=22 d8+9=11 d8+9=13 5d6(5+3+6+2+1)=17 d20+5=15 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 11:29:14 PM
Only two bison left, and they thrash the sea to foam trying to get at the huge crustacean, both striking true. Bison 1 has disappeared Bison 2 (AC 23) headbutts the shell. (11 points) Bison 3 (AC 22) gores a leg (13 points)
Tishe' is happy and a little envious that Ulgren could keep his head and cast spells while flopping about, she knows that she herself has trouble in not getting distracted... But now's not the time! she thinks sternly to herself. Gathering her thoughts, the pearl on her armband flashes, recalling a spell to mind. Hands as deft as a Rattledam weaver direct the energies to the crab in a bolt of electrical energy, striking the crab where it is exposed from the water. (17 points)(trying to keep it a line attack instead of the underwater area attack feature)
Stripes cavorts in the rolling surf and tries to worry at a leg (AC 15), but only gets a mouthful of salty spray.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][554 rounds] +4 armor bonus Fly [50 rounds]60' base movement
2 Celestial Bison [3 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [3 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 39 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Mac (HP: 36/84) d20+8=12 Tuesday April 25th, 2006 11:58:29 PM
With Jake stepping out of the way Mac charges 35' and swings a mighty blow at the crab.... that misses.
Crab Battle Finale. (DM Jim) d20+9=18 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 12:47:37 AM
Ulgren snatches at the potion but misses. Thankfully he is able to get a spell cast and finds himself levitating in the air. He still carries the momentum of getting thrown but at least going out to sea will not be a wet thing.
With all the movement and stuff Anuk finds it hard to concentrate upon his aim. All of his arrows go wide and he curses for it.
With his brother being thrown through the air he cannot hold back any long. With a rush he lands upon the crabs back and tears into it, but does little more than leave little marks in the shell. Ciaran lands heavily in the sand but is able to get back to his feet...if a little shakily and slow.
Jake pulls back just a little from where he is standing as he sees Ulgren continue out over the water. Well at least not fallin he will not get wet.
Grymash finds himself easily stepping to the side of the animal missile. He returns the favor in kind and tears into the crab, which falls at his feet.
Trellus is happy to see Ulgren is safe for the time being, though his spell did not stop his forward movement. He tries to get Jake to keep his mind on the crab as he calls up another hammer to smash at it.
Tishe''s two bison continue thier assault with a little more success this time around. Without a second thought she brings forth a lightning bolt that strikes the crab true. The crackle of it passes along the crab and settles into the water at it's feet.
Mac charges forward as Jake moves a little and finds his axe missing it's mark.
Flea had been about to hit the crab on the beach with another volley of magic but it is now laying lifeless upon the beach. So she moves down the beach and towards those in or at the water's edge.
Graze slowly comes out of the pit with his men behind him. He has a weird look on his face but it is shaking in surprise and relief.
Crab1 is dead.
Crab2 is dead.
Crab3 is dead.
Crab4 slumps into the water as the lightning rolls over it. This last bit was too much for the crab and it is dead as well.
Jake, Mac and Stripes need to make a reflex save for half damage from Tishe''s lightning bolt. They were standing in the water when it went off. Reflex DC 17 for 17 points of damage or half that if passed.
Ulgren is currently fourty feet out to sea and still moving. Levitate does not stop forward movement just allows for control of up and down movement. :)
Spot DC 22
Mac (HP: 28/84) d20+5=21 d20+5=12 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 5:59:16 AM
Mac leaped as the lightning arced out, but failed to notice anything out of the ordinary. He tries to gain purchase on the shell and drag it back to shore.
Jake d20+7=14 d20+5=19 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 6:47:44 PM
Yowzas! Jake gets nipped by the lightning bolt and turns to glare back at..well, whoever sent it. He didn't really see who did, but is sure it was a mistake...but still feels a bit of a jolt from that! Jake heads back to shore and goes over to the crabs. Gotta make sure they're dead, after all... Tho he isn't the one who would really know. (reflex save 14 spot 19)
Grymash (ac21, hp24/110, rage, bulls strength, prayer, haste, enlarged) d20+16=34 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 7:25:43 PM
Naww... Grymash aint done. He continues to hack and mutilate the crab bodies ... severing all legs and claws. Bits and shards of exoskeleton continue to fly in all directions. Dropping his axe, Grymash then grabs a hold and begins to attempt to pry open the crab's "head" area like a footlocker.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Spt Wpn 1/8, Owls Wisdom, Haste, Air Walk) Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:23:16 PM
Domi's Hammer returns to Trellus' side as the last crab falls. The blond man's head swivels right and left, checking the condition of his packmates. Except for Ulgren, no one is in immediate difficulty.
And even Ulgren isn't in that much trouble. I wonder how well he swims, the cleric wonders with a half grin.
He casts a spell on himself, and jogs through the air to retrieve the levitating drow. [Cast Air Walk - Haste also still in effect, so should be able to run him down and drag him back]. ------------------------
Active Effects - Owl's Wisdom Spiritual Weapon Haste Air Walk
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon** (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic*, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk*, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Gilan [HP: 59/101 - AC: 26] [wildshape: dire lion] and Ciaran [HP: 42/96 - AC: 27] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] Wednesday April 26th, 2006 9:01:58 PM
Gilan slowly slips back into his human form and slides down the now dead crabs back. He lands lightly in the sand and steps away from the crab. With a sigh he takes a seat in the sand and feels the adrenaline slowly wearing off.
Ciaran comes over and lays down with his head now in his brother's lap. The poor wolf seems as badly wore out as he is.
Flea d20+12=20 d8+1=7 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 9:59:12 PM
Flea circles in towards her group as they start to assemble at the water's edge. She sticks the wand in her right hand through her belt, and moves the one in her off hand over to the right. "Who's wounded?" she asks, looking around to see who is most in need of healing.
Flea will start with Mac if he is in range. (UMD=20, CLW=7 pts health restored to Mac.)
DM Sanity Info:
Right hand holds wand of Magic Missile(7th level) 13/50 charges used Left hand holds wand of CLW 5/50 charges used
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 23/31) d20+6=19 d20+3=8 d20+3=10 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 11:18:28 PM
Despite her best intentions, a electrical charge flares in the water and snakes out to Stripes and her packmates. Jumping high out of the water, the hyena YIPs and plunges back into the surf. (8 points rounding down) The bedraggled, stiff-legged and very ugly looking dog gets out of the water and begins to futilely cleaning his fur.
Both bisons feel the charge fully, but being Celestial beings, are somewhat immune to electricity (5 resist vs elec). Without an enemy to assail, they too come out of the water.
Tishe' is already hovering with her flying spell over the dead crab. "No problem getting Ulgren back. Trellus, save your spell!" she calls out in an I-got-it voice. The arcane druid flies over the water to do a pickup mission with the dark elf.
"Hi sweetie. Would you like to come back in now?" She jovially asks as Tishe' extends and arm to tow Ulgren back to shore.
Spells Active Mage Armor [on Mac][552 rounds] +4 armor bonus Fly [48 rounds]60' base movement
2 Celestial Bison [2 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 27 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8 3 Celestial Bison [2 rounds left]: AC 13 HP 27 A +8 D d8+9, damage resist 5 SR 8
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Break out the brews... (DM Jim) Thursday April 27th, 2006 1:49:53 AM
The party winds down as the last crab is dropped into death. Trellus and Tishe' both take off and soon have Ulgren back over dry land.
Mac drags the crab carcass back up onto the beach a ways. He is helped out as the water rushes back in each time and only has to hold the crab so that it is not sucked out to sea.
Grymash tears into the last crab that he killed with his axe and finally uses his hands at the last. As the shell comes apart he finds a piece of belt laying at his feet, with odd little compartments on it.
Gilan and his brother sit in the sand relaxing as they come down from the adrenaline rush that they have been feeling.
Flea moves down the beach and touches Mac with the healing wand she holds as he drags the crab along.
Jake heads back up the beach towards the closest crab and plunges his sword into what he figures is it's brain. He leans on the sword out of exhaustion and to add leverage to the stab.
Anuk also drops to the sand and into a seated position. He is happy to be alive and all the pack in the same condition.
Graze sends the men of his off to tell the village about what has happened. He then moves down onto the beach himself and laughs lightly. "Ya sure did not run." He is beaming with pride as he moves around to have a look at the crabs, his head shakes several times.
The real silence of the moment is broken as you hear clapping from the upper part of the beach, some ten feet from where Graze had set up his pit. Standing in the sand are three figures that are all clapping. You do not notice them as being part of the village and in fact they look like hardened adventurers.
The older man in a breastplate and sword shakes his head as he moves down onto the sand. "Admiral...rather good show really." He comes over and toes a crab with his boot as he looks to the mess that Grymash has made. The other two follow along behind him. The female shakes her head as well as she takes in the battle scene with a critical eye. Emblazoned on her right breast is the symbol of Domi and above that is a blue medal. The last is a wizard, though not an old one, that has his hands clasped behind his back. He shakes his head as he mutters to himself. He also bears the same blue medal as the female but also hanging from his neck is another silver medal.
Everyone - Spot DC 22
Gilan [HP: 59/79] and Ciaran [HP: 42/80] [barkskin, bull's strength, bear's endurance] Thursday April 27th, 2006 4:56:03 PM
Gilan does not really note anything as he sits in the sand relaxing. He has a few healing spells and figures that his packmates will move back up the beach soon and they can start the real healing. His hand continues to stroke the hair on the head of his brother as he just takes it easy. He does comment to Flea as she passes him. "Send some over to me...I can do some healing...that way you do not use up all the charges in your wand." He gives her a smile and a thumbs up.
Ciaran seems happy enough to be with his brother and does not seem worried about the people that have wandered down onto the beach. He does wonder if he will get any fish bits later for all his hard work.
Trellus (AC19, HP 67/67, Owls Wisdom, Haste, Air Walk) d20+10=18 Thursday April 27th, 2006 9:12:37 PM
Seeing Tishe head out for Ulgren, Trellus stops and returns to the beach.
"Gil is right Flea," he agrees. "Let's save the wand charges for the next fight. Scrolls and spells dudes."
The cleric breaks out his stash of healing scrolls - Never use these - as Graze approaches. "I'm sorry dude," he apologizes sincerely. "But we just couldn't take all four on at once. How many did we lose?"
At the sound of the clapping he looks up. And frowns slightly. Trellus isn't about to happily give up lives and blood just for somebody else's entertainment.
"You dudes coulda helped," he comments sourly. His dark blue eyes take in the symbol of Domi on the woman. "And you still could," he adds, nodding toward his bleeding packmates. [Spot 18] ------------------------
Active Effects - Owl's Wisdom Spiritual Weapon Haste Air Walk
Spells Prepared: d -- domain spell u -- used 0 - Create Water (x3), Detect Magic (x2), Read Magic 1 -- Shield of Faith (x2), Obscuring Mist, Doom*, Prot from Evil, Remove Fear, Sanctuary(d) 2 -- Lesser Restoration, Owls Wisdom*, Spiritual Weapon** (x2), Bulls Strength (d) 3 - Dispel Magic*, Waterbreathing, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Magic Vestment(d) 4 -- Air Walk*, Inflict Critical Wounds, Freedom of Movement, Spell Immunity (d)
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 23/31) d20+4=8 Thursday April 27th, 2006 11:26:52 PM
By the time Tishe' and Ulgren return to the beach, her bison have all disappeared back into the golden realm from which they sprung. She is tired, but elated, knowing of the good work they have done for the village.
Yet something keeps nagging her... "they are only animals, these crabs. They wouldn't attack only to destroy, that is not the Mother's way. We need to see if they were sent or guided or something."
Settling on the beach, Tishe' notices the three figures, but doesn't recognize the badges (Hook City Knowledge: 8) They don't look hostile, so she scoots up to them before landing on the sand, her wet and bedraggled hyena at her side.
"Many shadows." She frowns at Trellus' comments: could these people have only watched the battle and let the guards die? "Or could you have heard the battle and have only now come to see the pattern revealed?" Her hand with the mark of Gargul pulls back a lock of wavy brown hair to tuck behind an ear.
Stripes sees his human come back to dry land and then go.... go over to a strange pack! He trots over to protect his human in case these others want to growl over thier rightful kill.
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Anuk d20+12=32 Thursday April 27th, 2006 11:43:58 PM
Sitting in the sand breathing heavily, Anuk surveys the carcasses. His stomach growls in the morning air, his hunger reminding him that they have not yet broken their fast this morning. He notes the three approaching strangers (spot 32 - nat 20 *now* I get a nat 20 :-S), and -- thinking of the delicious crab dinner the night before -- calls out to Trellus, "Ask 'em if they've got a few pounds of butter!"
Jake Friday April 28th, 2006 3:51:07 AM
Jake wipes a bit of sweat from his face and looks at the newcomers. He immediately goes into ready position for another fight and moves forward, between them and the others... He goes within 10 feet of the three then stops. "Who the dust are you treadles?" he challenges them. "I mean, ah recognize yer armor as that of my pal Trellus here, but y'all are being mighty arrogant, treating these crab things like some kinda game."
Mac (HP: 35/84) d20+5=10 Friday April 28th, 2006 6:43:19 AM
Spot:10... still nothin'
Beaching the crab carapace, Mac walks a little town side of it, takes the tap of Flea's wand with a "Thanks" and something nearly a smile, and sits down to examine the fallen enemy. He sees the old-timer new-comers talking to some of his packmates as he sits, but isn't paying them all that much attention.
With his axe resting across his bracers and his knees, he wonders why the crabs did what they did, why he was so ineffective against it, and what possible wisdom there is to gain from all of this.
"...useless." he mutters beneath his breath.
Ulgren : AC 19 Hps 14/33 Mage Armour (extended), Expeditious Retreat (extended), Haste (extended) d20=14 Friday April 28th, 2006 7:32:46 AM
Ulgren takes Tishe's hand with a smile, "thanks much. I would have hated to get to far out." Ulgren is guided to dry land where he gratefully drops his levitate spell and moves over to his packmates. The drow mage gratefully accepts healing from whomever prior to the clapping of the strangers, "Who are they and what do they want?" Spells Memorized: 0- Lightx2 Message x2 1- Mage Armorx1*,Shieldx2,Enlargex2**,Expeditious Retreatx1* 2- Scorching Rayx3, Webx1*, Levitatex1* 3- Lightening Boltx2, Hastex1* 4- Wall of Firex2*
The meeting, the preposal. (DM Jim) Friday April 28th, 2006 2:46:46 PM
While some of the group talk to the strangers that appeared, others of the group just relax and take it easy.
Anuk does notice the glint of light off of steel as he takes a seat on the sand. It came from crab2 and when he moves his head to either side, he notices the wink of light again.
The man in the breastplate, who is obviously the leader, gets a grin upon his face. "We made it to the village a little while ago. So we came straight to the beach when we heard the fighting. This gentleman here and his fellow militia men were dug in that pit with crossbows and it appeared you had things well in hand." His hand moves to indicate Graze as he talks and then he turns back to Trellus. "It was informative for me to see your group in action as I suppose you are a group." He takes in all the memebers of the pack standing or sitting on the beach and nods his head. "My organization does not let in those that do not show the right...attitude and spirit." He turns to look at the mage who nods his head. With a slight nod to the woman, she starts to move out to the rest of the group that is injured. "How about some healing for say 1000 gold...a group rate if you will." He watches intently as he asks this question of Trellus.
The wizard looks out of the battlefield and shakes his head as he moves off. Anyone watching will notice that he moves to stand near Ulgren and Tishe' who are standing so close together. "You are both wizards are you not?" He looks to Tishe' and gives her a smile. "I see that you also study the ways of the druid." He holds out his hand to each of you without a sign of malice. "I have a proposition for the two of you...should you be interested. You both have shown yourselves to be highly trained and loyal to your group...I would like to extend an invitation to join a League that would further your abilities and goals." His sharp eyes do not miss a beat as the watch you carefully. He seems to be further taking in your character and force of will.
I will be allowing everyone to go to the Catacombs in this bit of downtime. You can buy and sell as normal and then I will have you stuff delivered to you. Yes, that means that soon you will have access to a Catacombs Branch Office. Happy Days are here again. :)
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 10/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 23/31) Friday April 28th, 2006 11:45:58 PM
Nodding at the man's words, the short human girl turns her head aside to Trellus and Jake. "See? They got here at the end of the battle. And look!" she brightens, deliberately misunderstanding the lady cleric, "they're even offering to give us a thousad gold to get healed." She smiles with a sense of michief, "though I don't know what healing they will need."
When the one with two badges comes up to Ulgren and Tishe', Stripes issues a low continuous warning from the back of his throat. Tishe' lays a hand on the bristling back but doesn't correct her companion.
She listens with many glances at Ulgren, a frown of concentration and slight mistrust on her face. "The Bloodpack weaves to protect the Sargrass Plains and all its inhabitants. Assistance would be shady, but would you then string our loom for this help? And why ask us? You don't know us, and we could be whitehands or the night's soil. And so can you for that matter."
But Tishe's curiosity is always strong, and the bait is too tempting. "What kind of League?"
Stripes sees his human come back to dry land and then go.... go over to a strange pack! He trots over to protect his human in case these others want to growl over thier rightful kill.
Druidic 0; detect magic, detect magic, read magic, create water 1; detect animal, hide from animal, speak with animal 2; hold animal*, animal trance
Flea d20+4=21 d20+11=15 Sunday April 30th, 2006 11:50:45 PM
Flea looks at the blue pins worn by the critical strangers. She eaves drops (Listen=15) on the conversation of the magic users, and tries to remember if such a league as the one of which he speaks, features in any of the poems or songs she has started to study. (Bardic Knowlege=21)
Anuk d20+9=16 d20+12=27 Monday May 1st, 2006 12:36:36 AM
The sparkling light catches Anuk's interest. "Whaz'zat?" he mutters quizzically, a wide grin breaking across his face. Ignoring the conversations on the beach, he moves closer to the crab, trying to spy out the source of the reflection.
Search 16 Spot 27
Mac (HP: 35/84) d20+5=24 Monday May 1st, 2006 7:10:11 AM
Standing up from his position on the sand, Mac looks out to sea and then along the beach [Spot:24]
Trellus Monday May 1st, 2006 4:08:34 PM
Trellus draws himself up in front of the warrior and cleric. The blond man is getting his fill of secretive, authority types - and these three have 'beater' written all over them. Still feeling the rush of the battle, Trellus' blue eyes flash in annoyance at the man's comments.
"We're not a 'group'. We're a pack - weft and web. And if you dudes want money for your healing picks, we'll take care of it ourselves. Thanks anyway."
The man turns to attend to his friends.
Jake Monday May 1st, 2006 5:59:26 PM
Jake choruses with Trellus, "Yah! We're a pack... the Bloodpack. Toughest pack ever was or is. We fight the Barons and everything that threatens the plains and Rattledam." But curiousity changes his tone as he asks, "But who are you guys, and what's this league you say you're with...?"
Ulgren Monday May 1st, 2006 8:06:08 PM
Ulgren watches the newcomer closely and nods his head at the league, "What are the goals of this league and will they interfere with me and my pack?"
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 20/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) 3d8(3+1+1)+5=10 Monday May 1st, 2006 10:08:27 PM
While she waits, Tishe' takes out a CSW potion and quaffs it, sharing the magical energy with Stripes (10 healing)
OOC: wow, two 1s!
A small test. (DM Jim) Monday May 1st, 2006 10:13:34 PM
The man that is standing near Trellus shakes his head as he laughs. "Well spoken young man and that is the first of tests that you will need to pass." He nods to the female cleric who moves around adding healing to those that need it. The man tries to stop Trellus and then extends his hand. "Please let us heal you up while we talk. The name is Grainz and I work for the Woldian League of Adventurers or the WLA for short...well actually I am an officer in the League." He surveys the battlefield with a critical eye as he talks. "We watched the last part of the fight so that we could see if you were worthy of admission into the WLA...we have already talked to some of the villagers and they say that you agreed to help...without asking for pay." A new smile passes across his face as he looks Trellus up a little more. "That in its own is a plus as it shows your true nature." He clears his throat as he coughs a little into his hand. "What we are offering is a membership to the group...we only take those of moral character, that fight for what is right and our missions never will come between any oaths you have taken for Rattledam." The way he says that you get the feeling that he knows where your town is at...maybe he has been there.
The wizard standing by Tishe' and Ulgren back down the beach nods his head in understanding. "Yes it is true that either of us could be whitehands...but let me tell you that this is the night soil." He holds out a hand as he indicates his medallion with the other. "The name is Kertan...I am a member of the WLA and the Star Mage Guild...you may have heard of us before in passing." He almost laughs at the idea of interference. "Oh, are group is for the good of the Wold and I doubt that our missions would go against your own loyalties." With a small sense of pride he gets a far off look in his face. "We even note some of the strongest adventurers in the Wold with both organizations...some Platinum Dragons and The Chosen of Domi are some of our newest." He tries to make it seem natural as he nods his head. "We would like to welcome your group into the group as well.
Flea is sure that she has heard of both organizations before. They both fight for good and the betterment of the Wold. It is said that some of the greatest heroes of the Wold have been members. She also remembers that there are benefits and extra training to be had for members.
Anuk wanders over to the crab that sparkles. When he gets over there he notice the blade of a weapon sticking out of the shell a little ways. The light must have been reflected by this weapon.
The cleric, who has not introduced herself, has moved among the pack. She gives out enough healing from a wand to heal everyone back to full hit points. You will notice that she makes it a point to help out the animals as well and despite their wildness they do not seem to mind her touching them.
Tishe' (AC 18 HP 53/53) and Stripes (AC 15 HP 31/31) d20+4=21 Monday May 1st, 2006 10:55:58 PM
Tishe' widens her eyes in surprise (Know: 21). "The Star Mages Guild. There is rumor in HookCity that there is a Star Mages Guild outpost in the city." That and the evidence that they are familiar with Rattledam and 'grass lingo make Tishe' easy and willing to trust them.
She listens to Flea explain about the extra training and support and is excited, but then concerned. "To get most of the benefits from the WLA or the Star Mage Guild, we would have to train there, wouldn't we? How far is it to the nearest training site? That may be a big problem, you know."
Tishe' notices that two of the crabs have items stuck in their shell. "Let's check the other two. Maybe there is a clue as to why the crabs did this!"
Stripes allows the cleric of Domi to heal him and gives a head butt of affection.
Anuk d20+3=8 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:55:33 PM
"Shady!" Oblivious to the conversation, Anuk pulls on the hilt of the sword, working to free the weapon from the crab's corpse. There is nauseating squishing and sucking noise as he twists and turns the hilt.
Str check 8
Grymash ( hp24/94) 2d8(8+1)+3=12 d8=5 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 2:55:13 PM
As soon as the spell breaks and Grymash begins to sink back down to his normal size, his rage seems to fade away as well. While kneeling down to wipe his hands clean with beach sand, he sees the piece of belt that caught his eye more clearly. Gry reaches for it, but suddenly feels an irritating pain ... his wounds from battle. The buzz from adrenaline wearing off allows the pain to return. He mutters a few holy incantations and touches one of his wounds (cast Cure Moderate Wounds). The healing energy feels good. But then his attention turns back to the belt. "Whut dis be?"
Gilan and Ciaran Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 6:17:20 PM
Gilan continues to sit on the sand as he relaxes from the fight. He does look up when the cleric shows up and he says nothing as she heals him. He does watch her though as he looks to see what Trellus is doing and listen in a little. "What is this WLA exactly?" He seems a little interested if not a little suspicious as well.
Ciaran does not seem to mind as the woman heals him as well. He even licks her hand and does not move from his brothers side.
Remember that the cleric is moving around and healing everyone. That is unless they turn her away that is.
Mac Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 7:46:27 PM
Mac makes his way back towards the bulk of the pack on the beach, saying, "I'm not seein' anymore crabs, but there's plenty of big, blue and wet out there to hide in."
He tries to pick up on the conversations, and thanks the healer with the reverence due a high(er) ranked speaker of the words of Domi.
Flea d20-1=7 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 9:46:04 PM
Flea remains unconvinced as to the true motives of these strangers with the blue badges. The party had encountered too many bad guys masquerading as good, and vice versa. Why the rogue was even now questioning the legitimacy of the monks of Rattledam and their suppression of all that was foreign. Hadn't they just encountered a vampire creature that had treated them with respect, and a baron who had healed one from the pack? Flea scrutinizes the blue-pin-wearers, (Sense Motive=7) but they puzzle her exceedingly.
Turning her back on the strangers, she goes to see what Anuk and Gry are up to, calling out, "need any help?"
Ulgren Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:15:12 PM
Ulgren accepts the healing from the cleric with a smile and a slight bow, "thank you." Ulgren then shakes his head, "Star Mages? I haven't heard that name in a while." The mage then turns to his friends, "what are you doing?"
Trellus d20+5=15 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:31:33 PM
Anger and adrenaline slowly fade, replaced by curiousity. Trellus watches the woman heal his friends, thoughtfully chewing on the inside of his cheek.
The actions of Grymash and Anuk draw his attention, and allow the young man to avoid answering Grainz for a couple more seconds. "Hey, Jake. 'Nuk and Gry have found some loot inside a couple of them crabs. Can you an' Mac check out the rest?"
Grainz can't be put off any longer, and maybe he ain't the beater he set himself up to be [Sense Motive 15]. "Well, that's more shady," he responds carefully, before extending his hand. "I'm Trellus. I don't think I heard of the WLA in Rattledam. So Gilan's kinda got a true thread. How can you help us there? And what're you gonna want in return?"
Tishe' and Stripes Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 12:03:11 AM
"I wonder why the crabs attacked the village repeatedly. It didn't look like hunting, and animals don't destroy for the fun of it, so they must have been sent or controlled. And these items may give a clue as to who and how."
Finds and the possibility. (DM Jim) Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 12:57:10 AM
Kertan nods his head in response to Tishe''s question. "Normally your training would take place at a branch of the WLA or the SMG...but you happen to have found an officer of the WLA and I am a high enough ranking member of the SMG to give you the night soil in training." He seems to think a little more explaining is in order. "You see I use some magic that is given to member of the SMG and I accelerate training...so that it only takes about a few days in real time and you get the benefits of several years of training." He looks back up the beach at his commander and hopes he is having as much luck with the others.
Anuk finds that he has to work a little more careful to get the dagger out as it is actually sticking out blade first from a fleshy area. As he works on it he soon pulls out the whole dagger but there is a part of an arm holding it, from hand to elbow is still there.
Grymash after his healing finds that laying on the ground is that piece of belt with strange little compartments on it. Opening the first he finds a vial in it, snug and safe in the little pouch. The others reveal a few more potions...with his hands full he could count his toes and only have one toe left that is not a potion.
Flea moves over to help out Gry who is at a different crab than Anuk. There is a lot of crab guts on the sand near the half-orc's feet and Flea is sure that she notices something in it.
Trellus and Gilan both put the simple question to Grainz as Trellus directs the others to check out all the crabs.
Grainz nods his head as he looks to the area and then decides to just answer here. "Well we can offer you training...both in the use of weapons and the different talents that you have or may want to improve. Now normally we would train you at an academy but since there is none around here...I am willing to train you here in this village." He looks the cleric up and down with a critical eye. "We can teach you to climb better, swim better or even handle wild animals...plus a few other things along those lines. I can also offer your combat training in a few unique weapons...things that may normally not be available to you." Running his hand through his hair he continues. "The WLA may contact you sometime in the future to complete a quest now and then for us...but this will always be for the betterment of the Wold. Now what I mean by quest is maybe stopping an evil dragon that is terrorizing a village, rescue hostages from some slave race or even something as simple as delivery of an artifact or dowry to another nation." He gives you a smile that tells you that he will not hold anything back and tell you everything as straight as possible. "We fully disclose all mission information to our members if they join and you do not have to accept every mission that we offer...you do nothing that would go against whatever code you happen to follow." He takes the hand and pumps it a few times. "There is one little drawback to doing this here...it is not totally sanctioned by the WLA but they will take my judgement into account. That means that you will need to go to the WLA office at a later date to fully enroll...that does not mean that you will not be member now or the skills that I teach you will not count." His face takes on a slightly more perterbed look as he speaks the last. "It is just that you will need to go there and officially sign and take the pledge." He lets go of your hand as the female cleric moves back to take her place by his side.
Her hands are clasped behind her back and she takes the lot of the group in with a single glance. "They are worthy of this...I could feel it as I healed each of them as well." She looks to Trellus with a smile. "This one here is touched by Domi as the half-orc is touched by Gargul." With a finger she points out Tishe' and Mac as well with another slight smile. "They are both touched by Gargul as well...the woman carries his mark upon her...I could feel it." Looking back to Trellus she once again smiles, then laughs. "They have paid at least twice I would figure for thier dedication to the Wold...Domi's will has sent us here for sure." She does not elaborate anymore on that as her hands slip back into a held position behind her back.
Please note that each of you has earned 1000XP for this little battle and Hero Points should be coming soon as well.
Anuk Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 11:06:13 AM
Anuk's grin suddenly turns to a small frown. After a moment's reflection he sits on the ground and sets to work cleaning both the dagger and the remains of the arm, finishing by tearing cloth from his cloak and wrapping the arm in it. When he's done, he takes the arm and dagger to Graze.
"In all the excitement after the fight, I'd, uh...I'd forgotten the cost to the people of your village," He says quietly. He hands the cloth-covered remains and the dagger to Graze. "You and your men were brave...this man was brave. His effects should, uh...I think they should go to his family."
Gilan and Ciaran Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 10:37:55 PM
Gilan listens with a little interest and then shakes his head. "Sounds like a shady deal." He glances to Trellus to see what he has to say as he watches the rest of the group dealing with the crab remains. He strokes the head of his brother as he looks to the sand. "What will this cost if we wanted to join up and how would we get this training that you mentioned?" With another smile he laughs as he scratches his brother's head. "Some of that sounds like what we have done already." Parts of it sound a little ironic to him that they will have to maybe take on a mission like some they have already done.
With a sour look he wrinkles his nose. "We have a slaver mission anyways...with that group of Barons." He did not really want to bring that up with the glow of victory still riding high for them. "It is kids after all...at least we can go better prepared...maybe." The one thing that he knows about ants is that they live underground or in a hill...kind of a hive complex really and that means a big job. Could be trouble for them that will change a few things...a trip to the Catacombs maybe in order, if they find a branch.
Tishe' and Stripes Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 11:58:24 PM
The woman's head whips up, wavy brown hair flying about as if she were Stripes catching a scent. "Better prepared...", she echoes Gilan. "These Walkers are offering for us to become warp and weft of a bigger pack, one that wants to do for the Wold what we are trying to do for the Sargrass. Why! It's not like this is all one side of the tapestry either. If we join, they can call on us, but we can call on them, too!"
Full of mercurial enthusiasm, Tishe' troops around and goes to the wizard. "I would weave my thread with yours to become a part of the Star Mages. And the League as well."
Stripes senses that his human has accepted these hunters-of-a-strange-pack and, remembering the touch of the other female, relaxes. He sits on his haunches and cleans himself.
Jake Thursday May 4th, 2006 2:10:32 AM
"Shady!" Jake chirrups. He shakes hands with the big guy, and takes a gander at the lady. She's probably not exactly the fantasy-type warrior he was envisioning, decked out in chain bikini or whatnot. Those adventure books of his had rather exaggerated illustrations. None of his packmates ever looked like THOSE girls, in any case. "Say, are there other packs in the WLA? Ah mean, packs from Rattledam or the Plains..."
Mac Thursday May 4th, 2006 3:06:04 AM
Following orders, Mac heads back over to the crab that tossed him, and begins fairly systematically opening and emptying it. Early in the process he considers that this crab didn't rend and eat anyone during the combat, and thus anything they might find in here ::squelch:: must be from some past attack.
Grymash Thursday May 4th, 2006 2:45:13 PM
Grymash doesnt understand what these strangers are talking about, or how they know so much. However, his instincts dont preceive them as threats so he sees no need to be on guard. He continues to look at the small items he found and wonders what he could do with the crab bodies. It would be a shame for them to go to waste.
Flea Thursday May 4th, 2006 8:00:36 PM
The rogue pulls her hooked hammer from her belt and starts to work her way through the guts. Something catches her eye, and she tries to hook it with her weapon.
Trellus Thursday May 4th, 2006 8:23:45 PM
The blond man chuckles lightly at Grainz's comments. "Dude, 'not totally sanctioned' ain't a problem for us, truly."
He looks around at his friends a moment, gauging their reactions. "OK, so you got us interested. My folks sell pottery. Dad says 'Get em interested, then give 'em the price.'"
He gives the pair a look.
"So, what's the price?"
Spoils and costs. (DM Jim) Thursday May 4th, 2006 11:45:38 PM
Graze looks to the dagger that is being offered to him and shakes his head. He does take it for a few seconds to look it over and then laughs. "Ya gotta be jokin me son...noone in the village can afford that." He hands it back to Anuk with a sad look upon his face. "Ya may never find the owner." He indicates the bundled arm with a slight frown before adding more. "Noone in this village has that kind of wealth...you find something of interest besides a regular weapon...it not belong here."
Flea thumbs through the guts looking for exactly what it was that drew her attention and comes up with a little something on her hammer. While she is doing that the others are searching the rest of the crabs as well. Several of you find other things but some have grizzly reminders of their past owners...a pair of boots with feet and part of a leg in them, a head that once probably wore that necklace and another hand with a ring upon it. Flea pulls up a small pouch on the hook end of her hammer but the bag is half eaten through and a number of gems fall out of it, to scatter upon the sand.
Graze moves further down onto the beach and looks over the crabs with a critical eye. Tishe' is doing much the same and though they can find nothing wrong with the crabs...they are clearly some kind of mutation. Maybe that mutation is only with it's size and Graze is wondering about the possibility of getting them for meat. He looks to Tishe' and smiles. "Think young Trellus would consent to the village having these...you can keep the rest...the meat would be a big help for the village." He turns a gaze back to the crabs and then slices off a chunk with a dagger at his side. He takes a small taste of the meat and then his smile widens. "Best I had for a while." He eats down the last bit of the meat in his hand, which was not a large piece.
Grainz looks to Trellus and then counts out the members of the pack. He seems to be doing some quick checking in his head and then turns to the cleric. "Figure a total of around 65000 gold for the lot of them normal...if they can reach journeyman that is...plus 2000 for the SMG." The cleric just nods her own head as she has also done the math in her head, though she has an idea of what Grainz has in mind. He turns back to Trellus and nods his head. "How about a group rate of 40000 for the whole lot of you...that includes memberships for all of you to the WLA and for the two wizards in the SMG?" He waits to see if this is acceptable to the young man and then shakes his head again. "Want to go back to the tavern...I can buy you all a drink and you can talk it over in the cool of the building?"
Treasure dagger ring amulet orange gem(3) dark blue gem round white gem necklace boots blue gem(4) vials(9) platinum(500)
Tishe' and Stripes Friday May 5th, 2006 12:01:46 AM
Tishe' turns her warm brown eyes upward to look at Graze. "I think weaving a crab feast is a wonderful idea; it will get the people feeling better than they have in a long time. And it's not like we can haul a couple tons of crab meat around with us, there is plenty to share." Taking her eating knife, she emulates Graze and cuts a piece of crab flesh and tastes.... salty, light, fluffy... good!
Tishe's face falls at the mention of the price. Wow! That's a lot of grass! The best suggestion she has heard was talk it over at the bar during the feast. "Oh yes, no hasty decisions, and we can properly distribute our winnings."
Tishe' will cast a Detect Magic on all the crab contents found.
Jake Friday May 5th, 2006 1:02:33 AM
Jake looks over at the crab eagerly, but holds himself back. "Forty thousand? Ah don't think we have that much money..." Or maybe we do? He checks his pockets. "Ah only have a few thousand, myself...and ahw as hoping to make a trip to the catacombs...But if this organization is all ya say it is.." He sighs, unable to decide.
(40k gold is a lot of money...)
Trellus Friday May 5th, 2006 10:39:47 AM
Trellus' mouth drops to the sandy beach, and he stands there for several moments, shocked into speechlessness.
"Forty THOUSAND?!?" he manages at last. "Domi's Light, dude."
He looks around again, seeking some kind of inspiration. None appears to be forthcoming.
"Uh, I think a drink or two -- or twelve, he thinks to himself -- is totally called for."
As they walk back to the Mug, the blond man quietly asks Flea, "so how much is all them gems you found worth?"
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