Appolo AC 23 Hp 41 d20+15=34 Friday April 21st, 2006 11:52:23 AM
Appolo is healed by Toros and feels much better"Thanks my friend now let's go help Garret."He then sprints off using the wall as cover toward Garrett and the main entrance once there he will take up position along side his friend.
Reflex save fro entangled area 34
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 10 (DM JohnP) Attacks F d20+4=23 H d20+6=16 I d20+6=11 Escape Entangle C d20+3=13 D d20+2=16 E d20+3=14 K d20+2=19 L d20+3=13 M d20+3=15 N d20+3=13 O d20+2=9 Kobold Attack K8 d20+1=8 K3 d20+3=9 K4 d20+5=15 Orc climb d20+2=18 d20+2=22 d20+2=12 d20+2=15
Friday April 21st, 2006 2:36:28 PM
With the word from Xenia, the group at the gate expects to have some assistance coming soon. But, in the meantime, they will need to deal with the fey-creatures attacking them.
Nauthiz'Ull casts another Entangle spell to block another approach to the gate. He catches some of the fey-orcs but not all. There is also a narrow path left for them to come towards the gate.
Using another of his wands, Toros heals Appolo and then starts moving towards the gate, skirting the Entangle spell.
Holding the gate, Garrett chops down one of the fey-orcs and then turns to attack the one that hit him. But both of his swings miss the creature.
Appolo leans against the wall to catch his breath and then is invigorated when the healing magics course through him. He then sprints towards the gate, not bothering to detour around the area of the Entangle spell.m He gets partway through the spells area. DM JohnP - I'm interpreting that an Entangled area counts as Difficult Terrain for purposes of movement since it costs double. It's impossible to Run through Difficult Terrain so Appolo is halfway through as you indicated that he was going through the area.
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The fey-orcs at the gate keep trying to bring down Garrett but cannot hit him. F misses AC 23 H misses AC 16 I misses AC 11
The fey-orcs caught inside the Entangle spells try to escape. Only a few of them are successful but those that are try to make their way towards the gate. C remains trapped D escapes E remains trapped K remains free L remains trapped M remains trapped N remains trapped O becomes trapped
Other fey-creatures keep moving out of the buildings and towards the gate.
The kobolds on the wall launch themselves off and glide towards Toros, their spears extended in front of them. Their effort is futile but they do manage to trap the liontaur. K8 misses AC 8 K3 misses AC 9 K4 misses AC 15
Rather than detour around the wall, the fey-orc who chased Appolo into the corner climb onto the wall and then jump down.
Toros 81/81 hp d20=7 d20=8 d20=14 Friday April 21st, 2006 9:57:44 PM
This round AC: 30 (7 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor, 1 hour) + 2 (protection from evil, 2 min.) + 6 (total defense) +2 reduce person) +4 for Mobility +3 Luck point (hide) + Longstrider (1 hour, 50 ft base speed) + Reduce Person (5 rounds, no size penalty, +2 dexterity +1 AC, -2 strength) ----------------------------------------------- Toros tries getting rid of the surrounding kobolds and entangling plants and retreats to the entrance in total defense, blending with shadows (Hide 28,(8+20), move silently, 30 (14+16)).
Xenia's Voice Sunday April 23rd, 2006 6:55:50 PM "Toros, geez, what a place. They got Bugbears, Hill Giants, Owlbears, and Anknegs caged up in here. That's on top of the goblins and orcs. I dunno if some of these guys are gonna be able to tell the good guys from the bad guys. But they might give you a distraction."
"I'm gonna let some of the more intelligent ones out first. They gonna have weapons once their out there? Looks like they've been together for a while. If the first one's out start attacking the Orkies, maybe the others will get the idea."
"See if you can get everyone together and get in here. I think I know the way down to the Power Thingy. I'm gonna scout the way. Get here as soon as you can. When you come up the stairs into the lair you'll see cages on both sides of the hall heading into the Throne room. On the north side of the cages there's stairs on either side. Take those down. I think that's the way. Hurry."
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+12=18 d20+12=19 d20+7=11 d20+2=9 d8+3=8 d8+3=9 d6=6 d6=2 Sunday April 23rd, 2006 11:55:54 PM
Watching as everything unfolds so much smoother than he thought only moments ago, the ranger decides that he now needs to help his wunjo in a more direct fashion.
An arm reaches to quiver, an arrow flashes to bowstring and a twang is heard. Blurry motions pull bowstring with speeds that seem to make time stand still.
twang...twang...twang...twang
"Wunjo! I got your back wunjo!" ............................ attack.Orc H a1.18 a2.19 a3.11 a4.9 d1.8+6=14 d2.9+2=11 d3.n/a d4.n/a
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Appolo d20+15=34 Monday April 24th, 2006 3:26:56 AM
Appolo continues toward Garret and once he arrives will take up postion alongside him. "So my friend what's next do we stay out here or go inside?"
Reflex roll 34 for entangled area.
Garrett (2nd post) Monday April 24th, 2006 10:31:17 AM
"I don't know Appolo. There are a lot of orcs between here and there. It's going to take awhile to fight our way through them all. Perhaps one or two of you sneakier types can get to Xenia without being intercepted. Perhaps it would be best to take out all the orcs on our way in, so at least they are not at our back. either way, I'm going to be fighting orcs for awhile before I get to the entrance."
Turning to Nauth, "Thanks Wunjo. You always do. Let's take them quick so we can get to Xenia. I'm saving my turning attempts for big groups surrounding me, and for when my righteous might runs out."
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 11 (DM JohnP) d20+2=7 d20+2=9 d20+2=18 d20+2=18 d20+2=19 d20+2=11 O1 d20+6=13 O9 d20+6=15 C d20+3=17 E d20+3=11 H d20+4=20 J d20+6=14 K d20+2=19 d20+4=24 d20+4=18 2d4(3+2)+4=9 L d20+3=7 M d20+3=16 N d20+3=17 O d20+3=9 P d20+6=20 Y d20+4=7 Wednesday April 26th, 2006 9:31:25 PM Garrett hacks two of the fey-orcs in two, making a small hole in the group surrounding him. But there seem to more and more of these things.
Toros successfully hides from the three kobolds and runs away from them. The kobolds look and listen for the reduced liontaur but can't locate him.
Atop the wall, Nauthiz'Ull fires down at the fey-orc attacking Garrett. He is dismayed to see the arrows stick harmlessly into the fey-orc's hide but the flame on each arrow does burn it.
Appolo makes it through the Entangle spell and nears the gate, standing below Nauthiz'Ull on the wall.
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The hordes of fey-orcs keep coming, closing in on the three visible attackers in the entrance. Garrett attracts most of their attention because he is the biggest and most visible.
Fey-orcs O1 and O9 charge him but cannot defeat Garrett's armor and protective magics. Fey-orc H also cannot hit the Protector. Fey-orc J steps forward 5 feet and swings his falchion by Garrett's shoulder. Garrett - you get an AoO against one of the charging fey-orcs. O1 misses AC 13 O9 misses AC 15 H misses AC 20 J misses AC 14
The fey-orc K closest to Nauthiz'Ull and Appolo scrambles up the wall and swings at the ranger. His falchion bits deep into the ranger's side. K - Climb 19 (vs. DC 10), no AoO possible due to cover (from Appolo) and no melee weapon wielded (Nauthiz'Ull). Is 10' up, so no attack possible from ground. K hits AC 24 (threat), not confirmed AC 18, 9 hps damage
In the Entangle spells, the fey-orcs struggle futilely since they cannot break the grip of the grass and shrubs.
More of the fey-orcs pour forward, seeking to overwhelm Garrett. One charges into Garrett, missing with his falchion. A second close with him and also misses. P misses AC 20 Y misses AC 7
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs = AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, HP 12 Fey-kobolds = AC 18, HP 8
Xenia's Voice Wednesday April 26th, 2006 10:14:53 PM "How you doing Toros? First cage is open. Bunch of orcs and gobos. Looks like they found weapons in here. Should be coming out any sec now."
Toros's voice Thursday April 27th, 2006 1:33:12 AM
"It is a massive mess around here, Xenia. It will require skills to reach the lair, hope we can easily move around the mess in the middle. I hope these orcs and gobos do not complicate it more..."
Appolo d20+12=24 d20+12=23 d20+4=19 d8+4=12 d10+4=14 d8+4=12 Thursday April 27th, 2006 4:14:34 AM
Appolo moves forward to support Garret.Taking up positon on right side Sword drawn he swings at the nearest orc.He swings at the creature three times"Ok ,look like we just need to get nasty.Kill them all and let the gods sort them out.Hope Xenia is ok in there."
Attack 24,23,19 Damage 12 14 12
Garrett (AC: 32, HP: 68/71) d20+13=17 2d6(6+3)+16=25 d20+1=6 2d6(3+2)+10=15 Thursday April 27th, 2006 8:55:42 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 75 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 3 rounds remaining.
Garrett Takes his AoO. Still power att by 5. Attack: hit AC 17, Damage: 25hp
Garrett takes a quick look, and sees the next group of assailants moving this way. "Gargalus has been pretty busy making these things" he thinks to himself. "If I'm surrounded, the fey will move upon Appolo and Nauth, so I guess I better clear an area."
Garrett focuses the ability granted to him by some possibly unknown power, and turns the fey.
Turning Check: 6 -- can turn fey of upto 7HD Turning damage: 15 -- 15hd of fey are turned Destroyed: fey of 4hd or less are destroyed instead of turned.
Toros Thursday April 27th, 2006 2:17:39 PM
"Guys, better to move on, Xenia waits us in the lair. She says the monsters come out of the cages will deal with these fey-orcs and kobolds. Some freed orcs and goblins with weapons should be here in a moment."
Toros waits to see the impact of Garrett's turning in order to make his next move.
(Could I hold my action until I see which of the feys are destroyed with the new map please?)
ed. - DM JohnP - The following fey-orcs were destroyed: O1, O9, H, J, K, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, Y, Z, a. None of the fey-kobolds were destroyed.
Toros-addendum 5d4(2+3+3+2+3)+5=18 d20+16=18 d20+17=30 d20+6=13 d20+20=28 Thursday April 27th, 2006 4:04:02 PM
(Thanks!) Seeing the protector has freed the way to the left, Toros tries to direct his friends to that direction. "Guys, lets go! These could be our best chance to reach the lair without intervention!" The taur then triggers his wand again, to see the fall of the life-less body of fey-orc W and hear the scream of wounded X (18 hp damage in total). Then, hidden (d20 roll, 18), and silent (30) he comes near the wall and climbs it one more time (13). (location L 60) -------------------------------------------- This round AC: 28 (8 + 8 + 1 (dodge against the first one who attacks) + 4 (mage armor, 1 hour) + 2 (protection from evil, 2 min.) + 3 (total defense) +2 reduce person) +4AC for Mobility +4 Luck point (climb) + Longstrider (1 hour, 50 ft base speed) + Reduce Person (4 rounds, no size penalty, +2 dexterity +1 AC, -2 strength)
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 12 (DM JohnP) C d20+3=18 D d20+13=18 2d6(3+3)+16=22 E d20+3=22 L d20+3=19 M d20+3=5 N d20+3=21 O d20+3=11 b d20+4=23 c d20+4=24 d20+4=9 2d4(2+3)+4=9 Thursday April 27th, 2006 10:25:39 PM Appolo moves ahead to support Garrett and help him deal with the large number of fey-orcs surrounding him. He hits one of the fey-orcs several times but cannot drop it.
With all the fey-orcs close by, Garrett calls upon the power and destroys them. All around him the creatures crumple to the ground.
Hoping to remove more opponents ahead of them, Toros triggers his wand once more. Fey-orc X crumples to the ground and fey-orc D yelps in pain. DM Note - I missed Garrett's AoO, so W also died from the turning. So I moved on to the next closest fey-orc.
Nauthiz'Ull takes a breather, concentrating on the pain from the wound from the falchion.
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The fey-creatures keep attacking. Fey-orc O8 and Fey-orc e move around the Entangle patch towards the entrance.
Fey-orc D charges Garrett but is cut down by the Protector. DM - I rolled the AoO
Three fey-orcs come out of the nearest building and attack Garrett. The second one lands a lucky blow, hitting Garrett and wounding him for 9 hitpoints. Fey-orc b misses AC 23 Fey-orc c hits AC 24 (natural 20, threat), not confirmed AC 9, 9 damage
Three fey-orcs come down the west side of the near building, one of them climbing onto the wall beside Toros.
More fey-orcs approach the gate and, in the distance, everyone can see fey-orcs moving towards the entrance of the lair.
The fey-orcs trapped in the Entangle spell try to escape. Only two of them (fey-orcs E & N) are able to get free.
The fey-kobolds run around and climb onto the wall.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orc = AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hps Fey-kobold = AC 18, 8 hps
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+9=20 d20+12=13 d20+12=29 d20+12=13 (mistake) d20+7=25 d20+2=20 d8+3=7 d8+3=7 d8+3=9 Thursday April 27th, 2006 11:54:42 PM
Nauth stares. He stares at the blood coming from the fresh wound on his shoulder. He stares at the mass of bodies that were smote by his wunjo's power.
He watches as the kobolds scale the wall; a smile creeps over his face.
gotchya now...
The speed of which Nauth unleashes fools the eye and makes it appear as an aligators death-spin. quiver-bow-twang-quiver-bow-twang... ...................... move.5' step to edge of wall REF-20
a1.13 a2.29 a3.25 a4.20 d1.n/a d2.7 d3.7 d4.9 a2 and a3 are directed at K4. 14 damage. a4 is for k3. 9 damage.
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+12=31 d20+12=18 d10+4=10 d8+4=6 Friday April 28th, 2006 11:23:41 AM
Appolo watches as Garret wipes out those enemies in the immediate vicinity"Nice.Ok folks if we're going to make a break for it now's the time.To the entrance to the lair.Or notWhat's it going to be?"Appolo moves up to S57 alongside Garret swings at K9 twice.Cutting into the Kolbold.
Attack 31 18 damage 10 6
Xenia's Voice Friday April 28th, 2006 11:36:31 AM "Giants are loose, Toros. I've told them that you guys will be coming in. And I've told them that we're after the thing that will turn them into Fey guys. That's the reason they got captured in the first place, so I think they'd be wanting to let us in. Still, you might be careful and let them all out the door first. I mean, some of them could get excited and confused, you know."
Toros 81/81 hp 5d4(1+3+3+2+2)+5=16 d20+20=25 Friday April 28th, 2006 1:05:22 PM
Toros jumps to the other side of the wall, then calls the attention of his friends one more time: "Xenia has freed the giants, and tells us to let them go out first and then we enter the lair. I am going on that direction" He moves up to 51K and fires his missiles to the two approaching orcs, dropping "n" and wounding "m". He knows the orcs cannot catch him this round, and he does not worry much to become visible (AC 25).
Garrett (AC: 32, HP:64/72) d20+1=9 2d6(6+2)+10=18 Friday April 28th, 2006 3:31:37 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 74 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 2 rounds remaining.
Garrett takes the hit from the orc, thankful once again for the damage reducing properties of his righteous might spell.
"Alright guys, let's move in and get to Xenia. I'm going to turn the fey and drop most of them again. Start moving as soon as I do. Just watch out for the giants, I don't trust anything here except us."
Garrett once again focuses his divine power and turns the fey.(used 3, 1 remaining)
Turning Check: 9 -- can turn fey of upto 7HD Turning damage: 18 -- 18hd of fey are turned Destroyed: fey of 4hd or less are destroyed instead of turned.
Once he has turned the fey, Garrett moves 20' towards the lair.(in a NE direction if possible, depending on how many dropped, and where they were.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 13 (DM JohnP) L d20+3=17 M d20+3=10 O d20+3=8 m d20+4=7 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 9:10:44 AM Nauthiz'Ull shoots down two of the fey-kobolds that were pestering Garrett. Then he moves to the end of the wall where he can look out over the compound.
Appolo also moves to support Garrett, chopping down another of the fey-kobolds.
The hidden Toros hops down from the wall and runs along the building to the west of the entrance. He triggers his wand and drops another of the fey-orcs.
Finally, to clear a path to the lair entrance, Garrett calls upon his ability to destroy these fey-creatures. The creatures fall quietly until Garrett is surrounded by heaps of the dead bodies. In the light of day, the horns and wings of the fey-creatures seem to be melting away now that Garrett has ripped the fey nature from their bodies. Finally, Garrett moves to the northeast towards the fey-orcs trapped in the Entangle spell.
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One of the fey-orcs (N) moves out of the area of the Entangle spell and moves towards Garrett. He stops just outside the range of the Protector's sword. The other three remain trapped.
The fey-orc that Toros wounded with his Magic Missiles runs towards the small liontaur and swings his falchion. It goes wide, not even close to Toros. Fey-orc m misses AC 7
Two more fey-orcs work their way between the two Entangle spells.
Three fey-kobolds come around the outside of the compound towards the entrance.
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When the party looks towards the large gates leading into the hillside lair, they can see a mob of fey-orcs and fey-kobolds milling about. They haven't yet decided to charge into the lair. Presumably the creatures released by Xenia are holding them off.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hps Fey-kobolds AC 18, 8 hps
(NOTE - I made a mistake on the map that I can't correct right now. Garrett did move to northeast and is standing on the path.)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] d20+5=18 d20+13=16 d20+13=16 d20+8=21 d20+3=16 d8+3=8 d6=4 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:25:31 PM
The ranger watches in sheer amazement at the powers of his wunjo. He chuckles.
"Garret, wunjo, I remember when you couldn't turn a corner! You amaze me today!"
With sure foot and a bit of a padded fall, Nauth springs from the top of the wall to the ground. His knees give in the way that absorbs the impact and if you could see them, every muscle in his thighs tense loosen and flex again to adjust from the momentum. He rises just as quick from the crouch he finds himself in, bow raised and arrow nocked.
His vision starts with Garret and a blur to the right pans over Appolo and sets on the lone orc not entangled. The orc will be the final resting place of at least a few arrows.
A flurry of arm, arrow, twang and grunt ensues once more. Shafts flutter eagerly towards the orc, the arrowheads being ravenously hungry. ...................... move.jump down to 59V (I assume that is a move equivalent action) Rolled for maintaining balance,etc. DEX bonus only.18
attack.N (w/in 30'-PBS +1)(sorry John, the +1 for all of the attack rolls was already figured in I believe. that would make my ATT rolls at +12/+12/+7/+2. A3 still hits at a 20) a1.15.miss a2.15.miss a3.20.hit a4.15.miss d3.8+4=12
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Garrett (AC:32, HP: 64/72) d20+13=14 d20+8=25 2d6(6+6)+16=28 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 3:17:25 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 73 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. 1 rounds remaining.
"everyone, go around the back side of that building to my west. The way Toros went, you should be able to avoid the entangles that way. Make for the entrance and Xenia, I'll mop up these last couple that have snuck through the entangle spell and be right behind you."
Garrett steps forward 5' and swings at the fey orc just out of his reach. Attack 1: (power Att 5) ac 14, miss Attack 2: (Power att 5) ac 28, hit. Damage: 28hp
"Go guys, I'm all set. This should only take a few seconds."
Xenia's Voice Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 3:24:37 PM "Looks like the Fey guys are fighting my goblin and orc friends right in the doorway, Toros. I'm trying to get the Giants to smash a way through. Seems they kinda like smashing things."
"If they can clear a way through, you best make a break for it, afore the doorway clogs up again with a melee.
Appolo Ac 23 HP59 d20+11=22 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 3:47:27 PM
Appolo moves quickly forward and tosses his last bottle of Alchemist fire at the creatures trapped in the entangle spell {M on space z45}
He then turns and sprints back toward where Toros went"Come on that should slow them down a bit.
"Thank you Wunjo, that is truly a compliment coming from you. Domi has seen fit to bless me with gifts that seem to hurt these fey orcs a great deal. Perhaps he knew that they would be needed. If only I was able to fare so well against the Sne Kjempe those many years ago."
"You too have much to be proud of Wunjo. If only your sister and father could see how your skill with the bow has grown. They would both be proud."
"Let us finish destroying these aberrations wunjo, and return to Oshirr house with Gargalus' trinket before he decides to make an appearance."
Nauthiz'Ull [illegal second post; a retort] Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 8:53:19 PM
Upon hearing the familiar sound of his wunjo's voice Nauth turns his focus to him.
He hears Garret say, "You too have much to be proud of Wunjo. If only your sister and father could see how your skill with the bow has grown. They would both be proud."
Sheer confussion crosses and creases the deeply tanned brow of the ranger. He looks back at the orc he just fired at. He looks back at Garret. He looks back at the orc he just fired at.
Four arrows, three way off target. This is the source of my pride?
"Umm, yeah wunjo! My skill with the bow. Right...Thanks!"
Even though his brow is painted with confussion his heart knows the true meaning of the cleric's words and the corners of his mouth betray humor and slight sarcasm.
Toros Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:08:28 PM
Ignoring the feyorc attacking him, Toros goes to the entrance, calm and hidden.
Toros - OCC Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:11:40 PM
Sorry, without that part of the map I cannot state an exact location at the entrance of the lair.
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 14 (DM JohnP) Toros AC d20+20=30 m AoO d20+4=21 KA d20+1=21 d20+1=11 d6-1=1 KB d20+1=11 Garrett AoO d20+13=23 2d6+16=25 o d20+6=7 Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:27:42 PM
Nauthiz'Ull jumps down from the wall and fires arrows at the nearest fey-orc. Three of his arrows go wide but the one that hits burns a small hole in the fey-orc's hide.
Garrett steps forward and swing twice at fey-orc N, hitting it once and nearly chopping it in half.
Appolo considers throwing his alchemist's fire at the fey-orcs trapped in the Entangle spell but stops when he realizes that the distance is too great. DM JohnP -- it's much more than the 50' maximum range for a thrown weapon
Toros decides to ignore the fey-orc attacking him and move towards the entrance, forgetting that he is no longer hidden. Even so, the fey-orc cannot hit him when Toros strolls by him. Toros AC roll = 30 Fey-orc m misses AC 21
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The fey-kobolds keep moving, one stepping in and jabbing Nauthiz'Ull with its spear. The spear nearly found a weak point in his armor but ended up barely injuring the ranger. The second fey-kobold is unable to hit Nauthiz'Ull and the third one cannot reach the ranger. KA hits AC 21 (natural 20, threat), not confirmed AC 11, 1 hp damage KB misses AC 11
The three fey-orcs struggle against the Entangle spell and the other two advance upon Garrett who chops down the first one. The second cannot hit the Protector. Garrett AoO hits AC 23, 25 damage Fey-orc o misses AC 7 (natural 1)
The fey-orc that attacked Toros watches him race away and realizes that he cannot catch the liontaur. Instead it moves towards the entrance.
Other than these creatures, the compound seems lifeless.
Player Sanity Info Fey-orcs AC 17, DR 10/cold iron, 12 hps Fey-kobold AC 18, 8 hps
Xenia's Voice Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 11:42:22 AM "These Anhkegs look pretty wild, Toros. But I'm gonna let them out. Figure it should be good for some mayhem."
"How close you guys to getting here. There's only one cage left. After this, I think I'll take a peek downstairs. I won't rile nothing up. Just make sure we'll be going in the right direction. 'Kay?"
Garrett (AC: 32, HP: 64/72) d20+13=15 d20+8=10 Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 1:39:17 PM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 72 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours. Righteous Might: Size Large, +8str, +4 Con, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac-size, -1 to hit. Last rounds remaining.
Garrett swings at the orc presently attacking him.
Attack: ac15 miss. ac10 miss.
Toros Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 4:39:57 PM
Toros messages Nauth one more time: "Nauth, come on, Xenia is waiting inside, we must get to the lair, bring the guys up here"
Then the taur himself does what he has told Nauth, and moves closer to the gate, hiding in shadows.
Toros - addendum Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 4:44:44 PM
"Okay, Xenia. I will be there in a second and the others are also coming"
AppoloAc 23 HP 59 d20+12=15 d20+12=31 d20+6=25 d6=3 d8+4=10 5d6(3+2+1+1+2)=9 Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 5:09:33 PM
Appolo unable to throw his alchemist fire Appolo moves up alongside Garret and swings twice at the Orc next to Garret flanking and backstabbing the creature.Hitting once."Come on let's move.Mauth get a move on link up with Toros I'll stay with garret.We'll be right be hind you."
Shortsword Attack 31 {Critical hit Shocking damade 3} 10x2=20=9 Total damage 31
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages] Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 6:41:24 PM
Nauth hears Toros' urging and yells to the other two, "Heya wunjos, we are needed in the lair as of now!"
Nauth looks towards the path ahead of him and knows that it could be too slow.
"I'm swinging around the building over here" as he points to the westerly one. His feet carry him to towards the lair and then suddenly take a hard left turn.
Nauth does his best in avoiding being hit but he knows that time is now of the essence and sets off at a full sprint. ............................. move. diagonally to 59U and then straight west along line 59, as far as I can in a full run, double move, what-have-you.
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. 10 minutes
Intruders! Intruders! - Round 15 (DM JohnP) d20+4=16 d20+13=31 2d6(3+4)+16=23 Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 10:28:30 PM Garrett swings twice at the fey-orc attacking but it manages to duck under both of his swings.
It doesn't really matter because Appolo moves ahead and slices the fey-creature into two.
Nauthiz'Ull runs from the fey-kobolds and then dashes by the fey-orc. It swings at him when he passes but cannot hit. Fey-orc m misses AC 16
Meanwhile, Toros is racing for the entrance of the lair.
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Fey-orc m runs towards Garrett only to be cut down by the Protector.
The three fey-kobolds turn tail and run towards the trees.
The three fey-orcs stuck in the Entangle spell keep struggling but cannot get free.
COMBAT END
All the foes are vanquished or fled, except for the three who remain stuck in the Entangle spell. If Appolo and Garrett choose, they can kill the helpless things.
Or, they might be better served by moving to the entrance. By now, any attempt at a stealthy entrance to the lair is futile.
Toros gets to the entrance in time to see the fight between the captives and the fey-creatures. It's a pitched battle but the size of the giants and the numbers finally carry the day. By the time everyone else gets there, there are no fey-creatures left standing.
The massive doorway looms dark and mysterious. Somewhere inside of there, Xenia is trying to make her way into the place where Gargalus is making the fey-creatures.
Appolo Thursday May 4th, 2006 5:30:56 AM
Appolo sprints towards the entrance to Gargula's Lair"Come on guys.Let's move.Xenia's going to need some help."
Toros Thursday May 4th, 2006 11:22:36 AM
"Xenia we are getting in now... where are you"
Returning to the normal size the large taur advances into the lair, with his friends, hidden, silent and careful...
Xenia's Voice Thursday May 4th, 2006 12:25:51 PM "I'm here, Toros. Just past the cages. By the corner of the eastern stairs."
"I hear voices coming up. Hurry! I'll keep watch."
Garrett Thursday May 4th, 2006 12:44:34 PM
Garrett moves as quickly as he can towards the cave opening, making sure all are present and accounted for once we arrive there.
"Should we heal up the injuries that we have sustained so far. There is no telling what type of resistance we may meet inside."
If everyone wants to go in, Garrett goes with. If people want to heal up first, Garrett begins supplementing peoples individual healings to save time.
Garrett Friday May 5th, 2006 8:20:03 AM
(OOC note: without righteous might, AC: 30. HP 63/71)(+15/+10 to hit)(Damage: 1d8+7)
Into the Lair They Go! (DM JohnP) Friday May 5th, 2006 8:36:12 AM Appolo, Garrett and Toros are about to enter the lair of the future god of Death. Presumably Nauthiz'Ull is tagging along behind.
Garrett suggests that everyone should get healed up before entering. If they can't heal themselves, the cleric of Domi will heal them.
DM JohnP - By my reckoning, here's the current hitpoint status of everyone. Use as much healing as desired, marking what spells or items are used.
After healing everyone, the party picks their way through the fallen bodies of the fey-creatures, orcs and goblins. The fey-creatures felled by Garrett's turning were unharmed and almost seemed peaceful, as if they had simply fallen asleep. But these bodies are torn and rent by weapons, or smashed by the giants until almost unrecognizable.
There are bodies on the wide stairs just inside the doors, too. After everyone climbs the stairs they can see more of the lair. It's exactly as Dreana had drawn. After an open area with looted weapon racks, a corridor is lined with cells. Four doors hang open and the final two cells still contain owlbears and ankhegs. Looking into the cells, the party can see that they've held large numbers of creatures for some time.
From somewhere ahead, the party can hear a commotion. Maybe from the two stairs just past the monster cages.
Xenia is hiding here, someplace, but she hasn't revealed herself yet.
By the conclusion of healing and exploration to this point, consider that 2 minutes (20 rounds) have elapsed for any running spells.
An older map that I had access to, will be updated. The party is now in the central corridor between the cages, just south of the stairs. Xenia is shown, but isn't really at that location.
Xenia's Voice Friday May 5th, 2006 3:48:11 PM "Bad news. Really bad news, Toros. Got more orkies coming up the stairs. Bigger and badder than the ones outside."
"They seen the cages open and they've gone downstairs to tell someone they call Da Boss. Get in here. I'm gonna follow and see what we're in for."
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace] d20+12=17 d20+13=16 d20+12=25 Friday May 5th, 2006 6:17:28 PM
Entering the lair, the ranger finds himself a bit disgusted, a bit in awe and a lot on edge. he does everything to heighten his senses and block out the sounds that he knows is being made by his group. Then, he hears something up ahead. Wasting no time the ranger calls forth the strongest magics that he knows and infuses himself with the spirit of feline.
"Toros, where's Xenia? I do not want to accidentaly put a shaft in her."
A dark-tanned hand reaches for the simple looking quiver at his side and an arrow is produced.
"Let us get this done as quickly as possible. Gargalus has bestowed power unto me and I am not at ease with breaking into his lair and stealing anything. I do this on loyalty alone." ........................... move. nauth moves alongside Garret
Toros Friday May 5th, 2006 7:29:01 PM
Toros feels very uneasy, and disturbed looking around while moving in.
'Hope this is the end and we go home soon...'
The wemic then helps curing his friends with the CMW wand. Then he gets the bad news from Xenia and lets his friends know about it: "Guys get ready for worse. The big orkies and boss is somewhere here, and Xenia is following to find out."
'This is just the end of the beginning and if this is the beginning, Domi give us courage, Wardd give us chance'
Garrett (AC: 30, HP: 71/71) d8+9=16 2d8(3+4)+3=10 d8+9=13 2d8(8+4)+3=15 d8+1=6 2d8(2+4)+3=9 Saturday May 6th, 2006 7:59:05 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 52 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours.
(For ease of doing, I'll roll Toros's wand of CMW to coincide with my spellcasting, since we would do it together to save time.)
Total healing time 3 rounds. Toros uses 3 charges of wand, Garrett uses 2 1st lvl spells, and a charge of the clw wand. Everyone should be fully healed.
Garrett moves toward where Xenia tells Toros we need to go. "Tell Xenia to be careful Toros, she shouldn't get in too deep. On the other hand, she will likely need to find that power source while we fight the rest of the compound. Let's get this done with before Gargalus himself shows up."
"And remember guys, when we get into melee, if you are standing within a few feet of me, I can deflect blows and make it harder for them to hit you. We may not have time for any more healing."
Appolo Monday May 8th, 2006 5:09:18 AM
Appolo moves throught broken dead bodies with casual indifference.When the stop and garret heals them with the help of Toros's wand he says"Thank you.Now let's finish this."
Xenia's Voice Monday May 8th, 2006 10:21:39 AM "Toros, they're coming. With the God! Gargulas! They're headed your way."
"I seen the Stone Power Thingy that he uses to make the Feys. I'll grab it once they're gone. But you gotta run. They're coming after you. Gargulas! They're coming to kill you. You gotta run."
Toros -addition Monday May 8th, 2006 11:16:25 AM
Hearing the voice of Xenia this time does no good to the wemic: "...They are coming to kill you, you gotta run..."
The wemic quickly turns to Appolo, Garrett, and Nauth to tell the bad news:
"Guys, Xenia says Gargulus is here, and coming to kill us. We gotta run. Xenia will grab the Fey item when everyone is gone. We gotta run to save our lives and make Gargulus and his minions chase us to give Xenia a chance. Come on, lets go!!"
Then Toros tries to lead his friends back to the entrance as fast as he can, praying they still have enough time. If they can make it outside they should have more chance.
In the Lair (DM JohnP) Monday May 8th, 2006 2:12:48 PM
After healing, the party looks about at the lair of the future god. Doesn't seem too impressive really. Especially since it currently reeks of blood and the dung of caged monsters.
The party advances through the first area of the lair until they come close to the monster cages. The owlbears and ankhegs clack their beaks, claws and mandibles at the foursome. It might just be that the battle has excited the monsters. Or it might be that the smell of blood has stoked their appetites. Or maybe, just maybe, they're imploring the party to let them go.
The party can now better see the throne room ahead of them. That room is dominated by a large stone throne raised up a dais. There doesn't seem to be any decoration there. But something ... or things ... is moving about up there.
Just then, while they're deliberating all of this, a loud voice echoes up the stairs to either side of the party.
"NO! NO!"
"GOTHMA BE LOYAL!"
"GOTHMA BASH FOR YOU!"
"DON'T CHANGE GOTHMA!"
The voice sounds like that of a very large man, possibly a giant like you saw fighting outside the lair entrance. Despite the echoing distortions, it's easy to hear the fear in the voice. What would cause such fear in a creature so fearsome and feebleminded?
"NOOOOOooooooo ...!"
Just then a yell echoes up the stairs, then is abruptly cut off. The silence that follows is stunning. Even the unintelligent ankhegs and owlbears are silent. Then the things in the throne room start clapping, the sounds of their mirth echoing about the room.
Toros perks up when he receives a message from Xenia. He immediately urges everyone to run from the lair, leaving Xenia to her fate.
Garrett Monday May 8th, 2006 3:58:29 PM
"With Gargalus himself and all his minions on alert, she isn't likely to get out of here after we leave Toros. If we stay and fight him here, then she has the diversion necessary to grab it and run back to Oshirr House. That stone is the only thing that matters. It must get to Alemi. What say the rest of you?."
Toros Monday May 8th, 2006 4:24:48 PM
Xenia herself told us to leave, Garrett, and I have thought he has some good reason for that. LEts draw whatever is after us to open field so that she may have chance to grap the item.
Then Toros hears that fearful sound and the silence after, which makes him join too. **Stunning silence for a second, as if long enough for an hour...**
Appolo Monday May 8th, 2006 5:04:03 PM
Appolo smiles wickedly"We stay and fight.Like you said we got to give her a chance and she has no chance by herself.Besides I owe gargul one.Everyone hide.Remember Gargalus is the objective.We take him down the others will break and run or at least stop and reorganize."
Loooking around"Ok so do we fight inside or outside?"
Garrett Monday May 8th, 2006 5:39:12 PM
"We cannot take him down. remember what we do now affects the future, and he is in it. We cannot destroy him, or risk upsetting everything we know. Our job will be to keep him busy long enough for Xenia to get the stone, and then all get the hell out of here. But let's take this outside. If we battle in here, it will be harder for Xenia to sneak out."
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace] Tuesday May 9th, 2006 3:11:00 PM
'I will not draw upon my lord. I will head outside and take down whatever other creatures there may be but I will not drawn upon Gargul."
To the only one who really knows him there, a look of confussion with fear and hopelessness spreads thickly across his face.
"Wunjo, I cannot...I am sorry."
The ranger turns and dashes towrds the door, hoping to get out quick enough to get to a higher ground. .................... move.as fast as he can (double, triple, whatever)
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. eight minutes cat's grace. two minutes [+4 DEX]
Gargalus Arrives (DM JohnP) Tuesday May 9th, 2006 10:23:54 PM
The foursome are still standing near the monster cages where they were when Toros received the message from Xenia warning them of the approach of Gargalus. Well, at least three of them are. Nauthiz'Ull did not want to do battle with his future god so he ran back towards the entrance of the lair.
Toros had also argued for flight but both Garrett and Appolo convinced him that they needed to provide a diversion for Xenia.
The ankhegs and owlbears start moving to the rear of their cages. Gargalus must be approaching and they creatures have learned to fear the future god.
The trio don't have to wait long before they see some fey-creatures in the throne room. Then a tall human man dressed in a robe appears from behind the throne. The human ascends the dais and seats himself on the throne. Garrett and Toros can see him make a negligent wave of his hand as he ascends the dais. It looked like Gargalus ... and this is obviously the future god ... cast a spell but with less effort than usually required.
Spellcraft DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Quickened Spell Resistance}
Gargalus speaks once he is seated on the throne. His voice echoes through the entire lair, presumably some magical effect of the throne.
"Welcome! Come closer! I want to see who Alemi sent to challenge me in my lair."
"Evidently you have made short work of the minions I sent to Oshirr House last night. And of the ones who made it back here to the compound. But did you and Alemi really think that you could challenge me in my lair? Really?"
"Alemi does this again and again. The old man is nothing but predictable, you know. He recruits some group of innocents and convinces them to do his work. Did you stop to think why he didn't dare to come here himself? It's obvious, of course."
"He and I are too much alike, after all. he burdens himself with these moral codes and time praying to the Gods. He thinks small and limits himself. I don't limit myself that way. I've made the most of myself. Alemi knows that directly challenging me would result in his death. So he sends minions like you to die in his place."
"But I'm growing weary of this. It interrupts my work, after all. I'm prepared to give you a chance to live. Here's your choices."
"One - Turn and run, like your companion who just left. His actions may be wise or cowardly, or both. If you run, you can take a message to Alemi for me. And you'll always remember that you ran from the greatest task you ever faced."
"Two - Fight some of my creatures. I want to see how they perform against somewhat challenging opponents. Defeat them and you can leave with your heads high and filled with pride."
"Three - Stay and serve me. I sometimes need some assistants who are smarter than the average orc."
"So, what do you choose? What fate do you want to grasp?"
Garrett Wednesday May 10th, 2006 9:20:06 AM
Garrett thinks quickly to himself. Fighting Gargalus is bad, but we need to give Xenia time. Running is not an option.
Garrett looks to Toros and Appolo. "I think option two is the best at this point." Unless someone objects, Garrett responds to Gargalus "Let us see if you have minions more challenging than the orc and kobold fodder you throw around. I am interested to see what other monstrosities you have created. Let us do this outside though If you want them to have a real challenge. Things are too limited in a small cave."
Garrett turns toward Toros and mouths the words "tell Xenia."
Garrett (supplemental) Wednesday May 10th, 2006 9:22:38 AM
"We will defeat your creatures Gargalus. And then we'll leave and give your message to Alemi."
Toros Wednesday May 10th, 2006 9:51:50 AM
For a moment Toros thinks to look like being in the side of Gargalus would be the best diversion. But then... He quickly makes up his mind and talks:
"I think our friend has said what is needed to be said. Lets fight with your monsters outside."
Then with a quick pause, Toros contiunes:
"And the fourth person of us did not run away because he was afraid of you, but because he has chosen not to harm you, we have not intended to kill anyone afterall unless we are being attacked. You came first to our castle... However, you are right that afterall it is all between you and Alemi, which is not muxh of our business. However we all will be happy to challenge your new monsters for some good practice, especially having seen already those miserable of yours... And then who knows one day we can learn to respect each other."
Toros - addition Wednesday May 10th, 2006 9:57:23 AM
If he does not cause others to wonder or worry, Toros himself wonders how he has come up with such talk. He tries to catch the reaction of Gargalus and his friends.
And there is still time before talking to Xenia.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp59/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace] d20+10=11 d20+10=14 d20+12=32 d20+13=31 Wednesday May 10th, 2006 10:43:11 AM
A quick stride brings the fur clad man closer to the outside when he looks behind him to see no one else.
That is odd. Where are they?
"Toros? You guys coming or what?"
Finding a large enough shadow he crouches down within its cast and waits, silently, for a return message about what is happening. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: move silent.11 hide.14 spot.32 (NAT 20!) listen.31
active effects longstrider. one hour comprehend languages. eight minutes cat's grace. two minutes [+4 DEX]
Toros-add. Wednesday May 10th, 2006 12:02:47 PM
"Nauth, better to meet us back here, your God invites us for a challenge with his monsters..." Toros whispers to Nauth in response..., hoping it will not take any attention except Garrett and Appolo's.
Nauthiz'Ull [addendum] Wednesday May 10th, 2006 1:32:14 PM
His head cocks to the side as a very strange string of sounds echoes in his cerebrum.
"...your God invites us for a challenge with his monsters..."
Now that is indeed a precarious notion. How could the one who is going to be my savior sitting in there now asking us to test him creations? This is beyond absurdity.
He stops in the shadows and returns to the lair as quick as possible, head held high and proud with a look of indifference set upon his face.
Appolo d20+15=22 d20+13=26 Wednesday May 10th, 2006 2:41:11 PM
Appolo would really rather just kill Gargulas,but Garret is probably right.
When gargulas arrives he smiles wickedly at the man who would be god."If that is what you think of Alemi why don't lead your troops personally and take him on yourself,destroying him once and for all.I think you are the one who is afraid.Hiding here in cave sending out worhtles morons to do your dirty work and failing time and agian.Besides who said Alemi recruited us.Maybe we recruited him.Incase you can't tell we aren't exactly from aeound here.So be it we'll just sluaghter your pets and burn your place down if that is what you wish."With that Appolo turns and walks calmly back outside slipping into the shadows as he does so.MOve Silently 26 Hide 22
Talking with Gargalus (DM JohnP) Wednesday May 10th, 2006 11:24:07 PM
The party presents a variety of responses to Gargalus' offer.
Garrett and Toros agree to fight, but want to do so outside. Appolo seems to agree to the same.
Meanwhile, Nauthiz'Ull is outside wondering where everyone else is. Then he gets a message about returning to fight inside. He is on his way back in when he runs into Appolo heading out.
After listening to their arguments and insults, Gargalus chuckles lightly.
"Can't make up your minds, can you? Inside, outside. Run, hide or stand and fight. Alemi always manages to find people like you but, unfortunately, never anyone with a lick of sense. Or politeness, either."
"Why don't you ..."
Gargalus doesn't finish what he was going to say because a screaming alarm starts sounding throughout the lair.
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Gargalus cocks his head and looks towards Garrett and Toros, the only ones that he can see at the moment. A smirk comes across his face.
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"Well, it seems that the other half of your group has announced itself. Classic strategy, rather. Create a diversion while part of your group sneaks in to retrieve whatever you have been sent to fetch. So you sneakthief tried to get the Feystone, did they? I hope they're careful with it. It being part of Eberyon's nature, it can be tricky. Yes it can."
The alarm keeps screaming, getting on everyone's nerves.
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"So, I'm assuming that you're in communication with the other half of your party. Why don't you tell them to make themselves known and join our little party. It would be interesting to see how my pets deal with backstabbing rogues."
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"I really wish that you would. Because then I can turn off that alarm."
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"Or else I can simply send some of my pets to deal with them, then have them come back here to deal with you."
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"What do you choose to do? Maybe, to interest you, I'll show you what you have to fight."
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Gargalus makes a motion with one hand. Toros and Garrett hear a cage door swinging open. After a moment, what looks to be a large halfling steps in front of the throne. It's taller than any of you, at least as tall as Garrett when he's imbued with righteous might. The giant fey-halfling grins evilly down at the party. When it speaks, though, the voice is that of a normal halfling.
"Want to come and play with me and my brothers?"
And the alarm keeps screaming.
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Xenia's Voice Wednesday May 10th, 2006 11:54:33 PM
"That's me Toros! I got the Power Thingy. Gonna make a break for it."
Garrett Thursday May 11th, 2006 9:01:53 AM
Active spells: Shield of faith, +3ac, 52 rounds remaining. Greater Magic weapon: +2 enhancement to longsword, Duration: 9 hours.
A slight smile forms at the corner of his mouth as the alarm begins to go off, and garrett sees that Gargalus realizes that he was duped by the "classic strategy". Garrett then ignores the issue of Xenia, counting on the rougue to find a way out.
"You don't seem all too concerned that we have your feystone. Are you overconfident, or do you not really need it anymore?" Garrett asks Gargalus, also trying to buy a little more time for Xenia.
"And we would be glad to kill your aberrations for you. Let's do it outside though, it's too loud in here."
Garrett waits for Gargalus' response, and then heads outside to prepare for the battle. All the while hoping Xenia makes it out and gets back to Oshirr house with the feystone.
Toros Thursday May 11th, 2006 8:40:22 PM
Hearing that strange alarm and listening the comments of Gargalus is quite disturbing for Toros until he hears the relieving message from Xenia.
He walks next to Garrett to the gate to meet with Nauth and Appolo.
In response to the giant halfling and his boss, Toros says...
"OK, all of us, lets meet outside then."
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday May 11th, 2006 10:28:41 PM
The ranger stop sin his tracks at the sight of Appolo. A look of confussion crosses his face but he shrugs when Toros shows up as well.
"Outside, yes, that sounds perfect. I feel much more at home in the open."
The look of inner turmoil is rolling through his face, into his chest and slamming into his heart. He knows that he will not draw on Gargul himselm, but if his future lord wishes him to be a test for his new minions, well, that is quite fine with him.
DM Note (JohnP) Friday May 12th, 2006 12:25:52 PM
Hi all
I'm off to a conference in Chicago for a week. While I'm away, I'll be plotting about what minions Gargalus sends to capture Xenia and planning battle tactics for those mysterious giant fey-halflings that have been revealed.
I will make the next DM post a week from today.
Don't be surprised if you see some roleplay posts in the interim. However, I can't count on being able to spend enough time at an Internet Cafe.
So, remember ... use this time to plot your strategy. And decide what funeral service you want if Gargalus' minions are too powerful. Of course, you could always run.
The Villain's Response (DM JohnP) Friday May 19th, 2006 10:55:55 PM
Gargalus laughs at those who respond to him. All the while, the alarm continues to scream.
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
"That toy? It has been useful, yes it has. But I'm sure that I have now created what will be my masterpieces! I didn't want to have to go outside, but if you insist, we can do so."
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
The future god waves a hand and his stone throne lifts slightly into the air and hovers. Another nonchalant gesture causes several low rumblings. The source is revealed in a moment when more of the giant fey-halflings show themselves.
"Let us go outside then. Are you going to try to run away with your tails between your legs? Or do I have to pen you in?"
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Gargalus remains seated on his hovering stone throne while the party moves out. It could be moving silently or maybe the party simply can't hear anything over the screaming of the alarm.
"By the way, are you going to tell your thieves to come out so I can turn off that infernal alarm. Or do I have to have them hunted down?"
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
Ahhhhh-ooooo-waaaaahhhhh!
Aaaaaahhhhh-aaaaaahhhh!
When they advance far enough, the party sees that four of the giant fey-halflings are following them out. Another five or six remain with the bugbears and ankhegs.
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