Onward and Inward - DM Donna Thursday May 11th, 2006 8:56:37 PM
"Lucia!" K'Nara utters sharply, and immediately the sword is ablaze, adding more light to the faerie fire that Lian is providing.
The party cautiously but determinedly makes their way in through the double doors, into the large entry space that is actually rather well-lit (considering that outside has only the lavender moon to illuminate the landscape.)
It's almost cheerful compared to the swamps.
Around the first bend to the left is where the first sounds are heard - whispers, an occasional cry. The path becomes brighter, and a sweeping right hand bend brings more. More light, more sound, more space...
A 50 ft high cavern awaits, an imperfect cylinder about 40ft wide, carved into solid rock, and lining its walls - shelves crammed with skulls: human, elven, orc, most of them piled haphazardly on top of one another, their eyeless sockets staring outward, upward, downward at nothing.
"...gods..." K'Nara gulps, immediately recalling Amalee's mocking words of parting to the Emerald Talons a mere hour or so before:
"Yes, she seeks her soul ... and will end up as one more skull in the collection!"
"Do any of these look..." the leader of the Talons hesitates, horrified as she glances pointedly around, "...um...fresh?"
Everyone trying to judge the conditions of the skulls must roll an Intelligence check. I'll let you know what your results mean.
Falin d20+2=15 Thursday May 11th, 2006 9:36:08 PM
Falin takes in the sight before him and begins to get a bad feeling...
"I have never, in all my long years, seen any atrocity that could even come close to this. They are not humanoids, they are monsters."
He walks over to them and picks one up. "What chance do we have against creatures who would do this to another sentient creature?"
Int 15
Milo Friday May 12th, 2006 12:08:28 AM
Refusing to believe that Olana had been reduced to a skull so quickly Milo continues moving, "Lets keep going... she can't be here."
Gunther d20+1=5 Friday May 12th, 2006 12:33:11 AM
Gunther stares at the skulls, absolutely horrified. A nearby orc skull stares lifelessly down at the cat trainer, silently leering at the bulky warrior (Spot=5). Jumping back, Gunther begins to edge back toward the entrance. Shaken, Gunther is about to make a run for it when he remembers the whimpers he heard before. "I...I tink I heard someting before...to de left. Ve should check it out."
Lian d20+2=11 Friday May 12th, 2006 8:11:38 AM
Seriously, he says, "Falin, at this point, I'll believe anything."
(Int 11)
Brother Bertram d20+6=13 Friday May 12th, 2006 2:04:24 PM
Bertram shudders looking about. "This is why we cannot fail. This evil should not be tolerated on any world."
(INT roll 13)
Ingrge d20+7=23 Friday May 12th, 2006 4:58:56 PM
Taking a look at the skulls as he goes by (Int 23) Ingrge shrugs and echoes Milo's thinking. "Well, Olana's won't be here, I expect she is being held hostage so they might add even more of these to their collection.
Taking In the Scenery - DM Donna d20=10 Tuesday May 16th, 2006 1:24:25 AM DM OOC: My apologies...Real Life barged into me for the weekend.
K'Nara can't suppress the shudder that passes over her at the macabre sight of...hundreds...of skulls decorating the room.
To her and Gunther, the skulls are all the same: eerie and disturbing.
To Falin, Lian and Brother Bertram, the skulls in the room are not particularly "fresh"...although each of them recognize several skulls of their own race.
To Ingrge, the clues reveal even more: the skulls are displayed with pride, arranged in specific groups--with a few key arrangements actually staged in order to be rather prominent. All tell-tale signs of a rather obsessed collector.
The elven weapon-mage can also tell that the elven part of the collection is missing the skull of a young elven female--a niche that Olana could fill quite easily.
"I...I agree with Gunther..." K'Nara says, her voice faltering for a moment before she visibly gets a grip on herself, "...I don't think any of these are Olana, and going around to the left seems to be the best way to go..."
Lian Tuesday May 16th, 2006 12:54:48 PM
"Might be a beautiful sight if it wasn't so disgusting." Says the elf before realizing what he said. "Oh... sorry... really." He glances at Milo.
Ingrge Tuesday May 16th, 2006 5:16:51 PM
As Ingrge passes through the skulled area, he takes it the careful arrangement and notes the ones that are missing, though he says nothing while Milo is in hearing. When able he mentions the missing space to K'nara and leaves it up to her whether to inform Milo or not.
Brother Bertram Tuesday May 16th, 2006 7:22:45 PM
Bertram takes a couple of steps to the left and then stops and walks over to the skulls instead. He stares at them for a moment as if lost in thought, and then with a single pull breaks the cord holding his axe and whirls it aloft and brings it around smashing his weapon into the display with the flat of the blade, sending skulls and fragments flying. He will then move down the rows, demolishing as much as possible before he is stopped. By the Talons or...someone else.
Milo Tuesday May 16th, 2006 8:46:58 PM
Ignoring the skulls as best he can, Milo follows K'nara's instruction and leads the group around the left of the room, looking for a way to continue further into the structure. The halfling holds his short sword low but ready.
Falin Tuesday May 16th, 2006 9:34:55 PM
Walking up behind Bertram Falin lays a hand on his shoulder, "It is a great tragety that has befallen here. I think the best we can do for these lost souls is prevent this from happening anymore."
Falin turns and follows Milo further into the structure.
Gunther d20+1=6 Tuesday May 16th, 2006 11:06:35 PM
The warrior grins at Bertram's act...a man of direct action, just like himself. As Gunther heads around the corner, he kicks a fallen skull into a nearby wall. "De little vitch vill be lucky if her little collection is all she loses today!" he mutters as he heads further into the horrors that lie ahead. Spot=6
Moving Right Along - DM Donna Wednesday May 17th, 2006 2:10:34 AM
The sudden reaction of Brother Bertram is enough to snap K'Nara out of her morbid fascination with the skulls.
"Leave it now, good Brother," she urges the cleric of Domi and Gargul, "I'd rather we directed that kind of energy to the perpetrators of this...this...crime against people..."
At the far side of the cavern, the tunnel continues, and the mind begins to play tricks upon itself as the cavern is left behind. For a dead thing cannot turn its eyes and follow the wake of the living. And yet the feeling of being watched raises gooseflesh and the beginnings of fear amongst those who pass through the skull-filled chamber.
The tunnel narrows. Now only two may walk side by side. Here, light comes from niches carved into the walls. More skulls sit there inside these small alcoves - some surrounded by dust, forgotten; others are decorated with small ornaments, fruit and candles, like shrines. Some of the alcoves bear plaques or small leaves of parchment, and names are inscribed upon them, along with poems, stories and rhymes.
There is life here--one skull appears to be whispering, another sobbing, and yet another is deathly quiet. One seems to float on air, one has burning coals for eyes that appear to gleam with malevolence...it floats within its niche, its eyes following the party as they approach.
Lian Wednesday May 17th, 2006 12:34:10 PM
"Well, that likely got the collector's attention." Says the elf, quietly.
"I bet you if we consecrate that display, this collector will be even MORE upset." He looks at Bertram, entirely more serious now. "Maybe it'll help those souls depart?"
Active Spells: Hide from Undead?? (Cast, 30mins??, himself, Milo, Gunther)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Protection from Evil* Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Milo Wednesday May 17th, 2006 6:57:59 PM
Milo does his best to push forward in the face of distraction, remaining focused in his goal to find Olana. He keeps his eyes peeled for signs of secret passages, as well as possible traps, as they move down the eerie passage.
Answering Lian, "She had it, but I think she lost it somewhere... or someone took it. I'm not sure which."
Ingrge Thursday May 18th, 2006 6:42:40 AM
Hearing the noise made by Bertram, Ingrge stops and slaps his forhead, not believing how stupid he was being. Turning back to his friend he speaks. " Thank you my friend for waking me up. Ifear that Onlana's kidnapping has had me walking in a fog." Immediately, Ingrge reaches into his belt pouch and pulls out a small tuft of fur, throwing it on the ground in front of him and then he strts chanting a quick spell slowly turning in a circle as he does so. Locate Creature (Olana)
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2), scorching ray
3rd- fireball,
4th- Locate creature, Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Lian Thursday May 18th, 2006 10:49:13 AM
Lian catches up with Milo then asks, "Which one of you have the charm bracelet again? You know the one I mean. The one that teleports people to you?"
Whether or not Milo answers, the monk prays for guidance.
Active Spells: Hide from Undead?? (Cast, 30mins??, himself, Milo, Gunther)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Protection from Evil* Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Gunther d20+1=20 Thursday May 18th, 2006 10:58:49 AM
Tremoring slightly, the warrior has a serious case of the willies. "Miss K'nara..." the warrior whispers. "I tink dese tings are vatching us." Trying to avoid looking directly at the skulls, Gunther casts around the room looking for something that will help with the hunt for Olana. (Spot=20)
Brother Bertram Thursday May 18th, 2006 1:44:35 PM
Bertram nods absent-mindedly at Lian's question, his attention focused on the glowing eyes of the skull before them.
Falin Thursday May 18th, 2006 5:58:58 PM
Falin follows along mindful of his suroundings and watching events unfold.
Divining Intervention...of a Sort - DM Donna Friday May 19th, 2006 12:49:06 AM
Upon seeing the glaring skull, K'Nara brings her flaming sword about, ready to attack it if that is what needs be done. However, the cranium simply stares at the party without advancing towards them at all. Everyone can about feel waves of bitter resentment coming from it.
Ingrge's spell seems to be urging him to go into the twisting passageway.
Lian's spell doesn't seem to work at first--but then he's seized with an almost violent conviction that the Talons must all get OUT of Harrowed Moon...the sooner, the better..!
K'Nara thinks a moment about Lian's question to Milo, then reminds him: "I think the bracelet that you're talking about is the one that was missing from Olana's possession when we found her."
The tunnel continues, twisting and turning, its walls filled with more and more skulls. The further one travels, the more lively the walls become. One skull lets out a sudden, deafening scream as the tunnel ahead forks left and right. Another bounces up and down in it's own little alcove, threatening to shatter its own jaw.
Here, the labyrinth begins; a maze of tunnels and caverns, eager to betray even the best sense of direction. Whispers and chatter mix with blood-curdling howls...
Ingrge: Locate creature, misdirection, non-detection, mind shielding Friday May 19th, 2006 7:23:56 AM
Ingre finishes his spell and looks around at the others. Olana is down this way. Milo you want to lead and I will tell you if we need to turn anywhere.
Lian Friday May 19th, 2006 10:59:02 AM
(OOC: Donna, which spell are you referring? I cast the hide from undead upon entering the tunnel, is that what you mean?)
(DM OOC: oops, my bad--I thought that when you posted that Lian "prays for guidance", he was casting the spell Guidance. Disregard that part of the post, then.)
The monk jumps when the skull screams and reacts by punching the nearest skull not attached to a Talon.
"Oh, I didn't realize she was missing it. I suppose it doesn't matter really, *lowers his voice to reduce the chance Milo could hear* in her present state she wouldn't know what to do with it." He retrieves a scroll (detect undead) and clutches it in his glowing hand.
Active Spells: Hide from Undead?? (Cast, 30mins??, himself, Milo, Gunther) Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic**, Guidance** First Level(4): Protection from Evil* Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Gunther d20+2=3 d20+1=5 Friday May 19th, 2006 4:47:05 PM
The warrior mumbles a mantra as he travels by the skulls. "I hate dis place...I hate dis place..I hate dis place..." Trying his best to keep alert to danger, Gunther finds the bouncing skull morbidly fascinating (Spot=3, Listen=5).
Lian Sunday May 21st, 2006 2:27:15 PM
OOC: I was not casting the spell, sorry for the misunderstanding. Though, now to think of it, I think I will cast Guidance for saving throws.
Milo Sunday May 21st, 2006 11:17:16 PM
A glimmer of hope flashes across Milo's face at Ingrge's words, and the halfling rogue nods silently, following his friend's direction into the twisting passageway.
Brother Bertram d100=100 Monday May 22nd, 2006 1:40:47 PM
Bertram follows along his sword ready, trying to detect any emanations of what lay ahead.
Falin Monday May 22nd, 2006 6:16:17 PM
Falin drops back a bit in the group and pulls out his bow. He knocks an arrow and continues to follow.
Lian Monday May 22nd, 2006 6:48:31 PM
The monk waits, growing more and more uncomfortable with the surroundings.
Pressing Onward - DM Donna Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 1:37:16 AM
The echoes of chattering, moaning, laughing and crying bounce around the high ceilings of the passages as the Talons follow Ingrge's directions. The twisting tunnels widen into chambers without warning, and each such chamber brings bone-chilling surprise with it: one cavern's skulls sing together in eerie harmony; another cavern is completely silent, its bony inhabitants completely still...and yet another space has skulls that snap their jaws in an almost-musical sequence.
It is enough to drive a sane mind to distraction, and yet the secret to the labyrinth must be found in order to gain passage into the castle...in order to find Olana...
Lian d20+4=5 Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 10:13:44 AM
"Could there be a passage behind the skulls?"
(Search 5, dismal!) The elf begins fingering the skulls, eye sockets and jaws with hopes of triggering something, anything.
Brother Bertram Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 2:05:01 PM
Bertram watches Lian for a moment and then grunts, "I liked my answer better." He slaps another skull flying and keeps walking along.
Ingrge Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 5:10:25 PM
If there were another opening behind these or any of the skulls, I think one of us would have sensed it by now. I am following where my spell says Olana is and haven't had any sense that I should go through a wall to find her so, I guess we keep on keepin on as they say.
Brother Bertram, Are these skulls just simply animated or are they some form of undead?
Milo Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 9:52:28 PM
Silent, Milo contemplates what he plans to do to Olana's kidnappers. He continues taking Ingrge's direction in which direction to proceed, hoping that if there is a secret it will reveal itself.
Gunther Wednesday May 24th, 2006 12:42:26 AM
Trying to reassure himself, Gunther attempts a little humor as they travel along through the hallways of horror. "You know...dere not half bad...Broder...don't chop de singing skulls up...ve can take dem back vith us ven ve leave. I bet ve could make goot money in some of de orc villages." Gunther chuckles unconvincingly as he continues to follow the others down the corridors.
Falin Wednesday May 24th, 2006 7:51:37 AM
Listening to Gunter Falin make a slow motion head turn towards him and just stares for a second. "Wow, I wonder what the populace would think about that. Here is your mother, sister, nephew, etc. that was taken years ago." Falin smiles a bit. "I know you were kidding Gunther. Just playing along." He gives the warrior a reasurring pat on the back.
Lian Wednesday May 24th, 2006 10:56:11 AM
Every now and then, the monk bats a skull from the air or kicks a stone.
NOW What??? - DM Donna Wednesday May 24th, 2006 12:04:41 PM
K'Nara is every bit as rattled as everyone else in the party at the macabre and unsettling actions (and inactions) of the variety of skulls, but everyone continues to follow Ingrge's directions towards where he believes Olana to be.
Eventually, at the further side of the Catacombs, at the end of a non-descript, shadowy tunnel, lies a gateway of some note:
Here the rock has been carved into two spiralling vertical columns, and on the overhead lintel that spans the two, is the carving of a large, lidless eye.
Faint torchlight can be seen beyond, and a cool breeze blows softly.
This blood-spattered, hastily scrawled page is nailed to a small wooden door to one side of the gateway.
Those who have perused the journal found in the trunk taken from the Vault of Marteaus instantly recognize the handwriting...it's from the diary of Roderigo Montoya:
"He comes for me now, and I know my time in this accursed place is almost done. I can run no more. My fear of her Lich and his pack of dreaded skulls near overwhelms me, and yet I see (only now do I see!) that they may bring me the release I crave. Soon I shall be free of this terrible, beautiful place, this land of mists and shadows cast by that eternal lilac moon. Free of the endless nightmares, the creeping terror... free of her.
Fidelia. The Pale Lady. Dark Mistress. Vampire Queen. Undisputed ruler of this sinister realm. Servant only to its loathsome creator, Marteaus. Never has horror borne such exquisite form. She fills my mind, she repells and entices me in equal measure, and when I think on her I am torn in two. I become fearful for my sanity, I fear for my very soul!
My soul; all I have left is hope for is the fate of my immortal soul. Hope that even here in this elegant pit of tranquil damnation my plea will reach the ear of Blessed Alemi. I will not believe the tales that she owns us even after our deaths. I cannot! For if that were true, if there were truly no escape...
No! Though this place be forsaken by the Gods themselves I shall not give in to despair! Though I hear her henchman at the door I shall not give up this last, fragile hope. Hear my plea, sweet Alemi, and free me from this place! I beg of you Blessed Lord, let the horror end!"
K'Nara stares at the shaky, desperate scrawl on the battered parchment, then looks over at Brother Bertram with a grim smile of self-deprecating humor:
"Well...this more or less proves that your hunch about the paladin is likely correct. Do I congratulate you now or when we're face-to-face with the vampire lady..?" She sighs, then eyes the small, cupboard-like door to which the missive is nailed.
"Shall we see what's behind Door #1..?"
Brother Bertram Wednesday May 24th, 2006 1:07:19 PM
Bertram smiles wanly, looking down at the sword he bears, knowing that it wasnt enough to save Roderigo Montoya. How could one such as he stand if a Holy Paladin failed?
Lian Wednesday May 24th, 2006 5:44:19 PM
"Well, from the writings of the paladin, it sounds like he was alone. The Talons work as one. I think we may be made of stouter material." He says seriously. "Let's find Olana and avenge Roderigo Montoya."
"Door number one it is."
Ingrge Wednesday May 24th, 2006 5:50:40 PM
Shaking his head as the letter is read, Ingrge looks around at the others. As K'nara makes her choice of doorway the drizzled elf looks closely at each door (which way they open, latches apparent usage volume) and then checks with his cast spell to try and sense which door seems to be leading to Olana. If it is not the one K'nara chose, Ingrge will stop them from opening it.
Door #1 - DM Donna Thursday May 25th, 2006 12:11:12 AM DM OOC: just for clarification, the door is a "small, cupboard-like door"--I should have mentioned that it is about three feet or so off the ground and about two feet square at the very largest. Ingrge would know that Olana isn't behind the door--it's more like a door to a niche or cupboard rather than a portal anyone can expect to step through.
K'Nara reaches for the handle on the door, grasps it, then yanks the small door open...
...the Talons are greeted by the sight of a human skull--and their ears are split by the shrieks of someone in utter agony.
Gunther Thursday May 25th, 2006 1:12:55 AM
Gahh!!! Covering his ears quickly, Gunther kicks the door shut with his foot, try to stop the head splitting noise. "Not de right door." he states simply to K'nara.
Lian Thursday May 25th, 2006 7:48:57 AM
Covering his ears, he shouts. "Is that a passage behind there?!"
Milo Thursday May 25th, 2006 3:25:38 PM
"Looks like we should be moving through the gateway here... You got any feelings about that Ingrge?"
Brother Bertram Thursday May 25th, 2006 8:29:02 PM
Bertram winces, but listens to make sure it isnt Olana that they all hear.
Ingrge Thursday May 25th, 2006 10:31:43 PM
Checking with his spell, Ingrge tries to locate the direction to Olana.
Falin Thursday May 25th, 2006 11:13:18 PM
Falin winces momentarily while the skull shrieks and then refocuses on the task at hand, keeping an eye on where everyone is.
Progress - DM Donna Thursday May 25th, 2006 11:45:26 PM
K'Nara can but stare at the hastily-closed door.
"We definitely have to find Olana and get OUT of here...!" she says firmly. Then she turns to Lian. "No...it was...a cell for a dead paladin. At least, I should hope he's dead..." The blade singer's voice, however, does NOT carry its customary ring of conviction.
Ingrge's spell convinces the weapon mage that the party must pass through the gateway.
Gunther Friday May 26th, 2006 1:08:49 AM
Not wanting another ear splitting, head thumping experience, Gunther waits for someone to lead the way.
Lian Friday May 26th, 2006 8:44:09 AM
Lian smiles at K'Nara, but says nothing.
Brother Bertram Friday May 26th, 2006 2:25:58 PM
Bertram takes advantage of the opportunity and moves to the cell quickly opening the door and holding up his holy symbol of Domi as well as his outstretched hand with the symbol of Gargul and murmurs a prayer for the lost, tormented soul of Montoya. He prays that the holy warrior's torment cease immediately. He murmurs a spell for his group as much as the paladin and then steps back to see if there is any result. (OOC Bless)
Reunited! - DM Donna d20+10=19 Saturday May 27th, 2006 2:24:25 AM
In the chamber beyond the gateway there are a few pieces of furniture--some bookcase/curio shelves that line the walls (with the disturbing "skull scenarios" arranged amongst them), an odd end table or two ("skull showcases"..?)...and a table at the far end of the 60-foot-round room. At the table stands Olana, who is single-mindedly tugging at a small chest on the tabletop--if you didn't know better, you'd think that the chest was actually attached to the furniture or something...
Lian Saturday May 27th, 2006 11:32:27 AM
"Olana, hello! Come away from there... come see Milo!" He says in a soft voice.
Ingrge Saturday May 27th, 2006 5:44:54 PM
Milo, Quickly check the area for traps. No one move. This is far to easy. Ingrge tries to sense if his spell is actually telling him that Olana is there in front of them or somewhere else in this room.
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2),scorching ray
3rd- fireball,
4th- Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Olana Monday May 29th, 2006 2:09:03 AM
Pull, pull, pull, not moving, keep pulling, pulling...
Olana looks up and blinks, confused as the others appear, and then cocks her head to one side as Lian calls out. It's enough to distract her from her task, and she walks slowly toward the group.
Milo d20+15=25 Monday May 29th, 2006 2:11:11 AM
Milo's heart leaps into his throat at the sight of Olana, but taking Ingrge's warning to heart, the halfling begins to methodically search the area between himself and his love. "Olana, you shouldn't play with the box until I have a look at it." Milo proceeds with all due caution. (OOC: Search check DC 25)
Lian Monday May 29th, 2006 11:49:49 AM
"Come on friend, come this way." He coaxes the elf toward Milo.
He eyes the box carefully and casts a spell. (Detect Magic, focusing on the box.) He stays fixed to the area, unmoving.
Active Spells: Hide from Undead?? (Cast, 30mins??, himself, Milo, Gunther) Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain, [cast]in Bold) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Protection from Evil* Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*, Bull's Strength#
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
What Lies Within - DM Donna Monday May 29th, 2006 3:51:44 PM
Milo's skillful search shows no traps to be found.
Lian's spell makes the immovable box glow softly--it's magic, and rather powerful, too.
The Talons meet in the middle of the room. K'Nara quickly checks over Olana--the elf maiden is unharmed, although obviously still without a soul.
"She seemed rather preoccupied with that chest..." the leader of the Talons comments, "...do you think maybe it might hold the key to restoring her..?"
Although K'Nara's question isn't directed towards anybody in particular, there IS a response--but not one that she intended:
"You're interfering with the completion of my latest diorama...'Elves at Rest'..." a sepulchral voice announces from the doorway into the room. Standing there is a hooded, cloaked figure roughly the same size as Brother Bertram, holding a staff that towers over him. The staff is about eight feet long and appears to be bound in greyish-black leather. Nobody looking upon the staff gets any kind of "good vibes" from it, since it's topped by the mummified skull of what must have been an Elf (or maybe a Drow), the mouth hanging open in an eternal, silent scream.
"...I insist that you leave my subject alone and remove yourselves from my home." the newcomer says, his tone still mild (if spooky, because his voice is hollow and his face still unseen.)
Ingrge: AC 33:HP 122: d20+15=34 d6+5=10 d20+14=30 Monday May 29th, 2006 5:53:06 PM
Looking up at the sound of the intruder's voice, Ingrge activates his boots and responds. As we are her closest kin and husband to be, I think our claim to her supercedes your 'weak and feeble' one. As Ingrge finishes speaking a coruscading ray springs forth from his hand and strikes the intruder square in the chest.
Ray of Enfeeblement-
Ranged touch, AC 34 (no armor bonus, no natural armor bonus, no shield bonus) - loss of 10 points of strength. NO save. SR 30.
Gunther (AC 28, HP94/94) Monday May 29th, 2006 11:58:25 PM
Grinning, Gunther reaches into his pack and pulls out a couple of potions (Bless Weapon). He begins hastily smearing on the liquid on one of the blades of his sword. He has long since learned to give Ingrge and Bertram a chance to do their thing before he charges in. Looking over at the newcomer, Gunther snorts. "Ve're not quite done vith our friend yet, find yourself anoder toy!"
Lian Tuesday May 30th, 2006 10:12:55 AM
"Milo, that box is VERY powerful." Says the monk.
He casts protection from evil.
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection???) Tuesday May 30th, 2006 6:16:21 PM
"I am tired of talking to people in this place. I just want to get Olana back and get the blazes out of here." Falin says with a little frustration.
Falin narrows his eyes and begins to speak in a different language. His voice lowers an octive as the magic rolls off his tounge. The air around him seems to energize slightly and then gone.
Falin seems to calm a bit and his gaze becomes cold and dark as he watches the newcomer.
Brother Bertram AC28 HP84 *BLESS(Group) Tuesday May 30th, 2006 6:44:10 PM
Bertram steps forward, his symbol of Domi displayed upon his chest, and and his hand with the mark of Gargul in the air, "Do not fear this abomination, my friends." He murmurs a quick prayer as he stands there. His free hand grips the sword tightly. (OOC Summon Monster IV-Archon Lantern)
Milo Tuesday May 30th, 2006 9:41:00 PM
"Fear?! I've been waiting for him... or her... or it... whatever." With that, Milo steps forward, holy short sword held low and ready. Looking across at the hooded figure, the halfling rogue quickly draws a line on the ground between the two of them, "I dare you... no.. I double-dog-dare you unholy crypt-like creature who has had the great misfortune of abducting the wrooong elf maiden today. Bring it!!"
Olana Wednesday May 31st, 2006 1:39:52 AM
A grin appears on Olana's face as she sees Milo. But what was that about the box? She turns around, her smile fading toward a look of puzzlement. Wasn't she just - ? As her soulless mind struggles with the quandry of whether she should go back there or not, she seems completely oblivious to the entity that has just arrived.
K'Nara Wednesday May 31st, 2006 2:06:30 AM
The tall redhead whirled at the sound of the newcomer and dread clutched at her insides as she beheld the cloaked figure with its frighteningly-concealing hood. There was something that seemed horribly familiar about this being, and yet K'Nara knew full well that she'd never laid eyes upon him before.
Yet she was convinced that the Talons now faced the Collector--the person of the bogey-man tales told by the natives of this place.
She held Lucia before her and told the Collector, more spitting than saying the words:
"You'll get Olana's skull over our dead bodies!!!"
Bones, flesh and fear... round one (ADM Jay B) d20+14=33 d20+14=27 d20+14=30 d20+14=15 d20+14=17 d20+14=17 d20+14=15 d20+14=18 Wednesday May 31st, 2006 12:01:33 PM
"You have been warned." Says the voice acidly. "I see there are more fine elf skulls amongst you." It says cheerfully. "The dwarf, will of course, be utterly destroyed. They are imperfect flesh bags. This one will learn that Flesh is a momentary shackle. Bones are forever."
It laughs coldly. "All of you will be released from your flesh prisons!"
"I will not be denied my perfect centerpiece!"
An unearthly moan fills the chamber and the walls begin to move, shudder and lurch... or is it the walls? Dust and the sounds of clattering bones fill the air.
There is a palletable feeling of horror and anxiety in the air, even for the most stout Talon. It's so thick, it prickles the back of your neck.
The dark robed figure raises the staff, as it does so, eight large, reptilian skulls; much like dragon skulls pull away from the wall. Each has a set of formidable looking fangs and a faint glow of green is set deep in the dark eye sockets.
The dark figure turns, touches the flagstone under the door. The stone grows up the door, filling the door frame with dark stone. The room is sealed.
From their positions, the skulls open their mouths and a cone of green, toxic gas imminates from them.
Milo, Olana and Ingrge (S1 hits AC 33)
Lian, Knara and Milo (S2 hits AC 27)
Milo, Knara, Lian and Olana (S3 hits AC 30)
Gunther, Bertram, Olana, Ingrge and Falin (S4 hits AC 15)
Gunther, Bertram, and Ingrge (S5 hits AC 17)
Falin, Ingrge, Milo, Gunther, Bertram and Olana (S6 hits AC 17)
Lian, Knara, Milo, Olana, Bertram and Falin (S7 hits AC 15)
Lian (S8 hits AC 18)
If the breath hits, please roll Fort save DC 24.
The dark figure then makes a swift action then sits back and watches with pride. (Spellcasters, Spot check please)
Lian (AC 36(37 vs S8), 55 hps) d20+9=28 Wednesday May 31st, 2006 6:33:42 PM
The monk, almost ignoring the gas entirely, casts Bull's Strength and approaches S8.
(Spot 28)
Active Spells: Hide from Undead?? (Cast, 30mins??, himself, Milo, Gunther) Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi) Protection from Evil (cast, 3mins) Bless (Bertram) Bull's Strength (self)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Ingrge: AC 33:HP 122: Haste, Misdirection ( table at 2 oclock), non detection, mind shielding, SR 19 d20+10=29 Wednesday May 31st, 2006 6:35:12 PM
(ooc still awaiting results of preemptive spell strike)
Ingrge Looks around at the noise and shudders a moment and then looking back at the "Collector" speaks again. "Well, perhaps it is time for you to once again have a, how did you put it, a flesh of prison. Ingrge steps to coordinate (3,-1)and then rips off another spell .
Casts Targeted Dispel Magic (target - Staff) - No Save, No SR.
Jay B to Kent ~ Your spell seems to have hit the robed figure square, but nothing happened. As for the dispel, I'll let you know on the next round.
Milo (hp 78; AC 30, 31 vs. S2) d20+12=32 d20+12=26 d20+21=40 d4+4=6 2d6(1+4)=5 Wednesday May 31st, 2006 10:12:21 PM
Shrugging off the effects of the gas that actually comes into contact with Milo, the canny halfling clicks the heels of his boots of speed and charges the nearest skull (S2). Approaching with all due haste, Milo brings his short sword to bear on the thing, striking it soundly. (OOC: Only two cones hit Milo, against which he makes saves DC 32 and 26. Hasted he charges hitting AC 40 for 11 hit points damage. S2 is his dodge-buddy)
K'Nara (AC28, HP124; misdirection) d20+12=24 d20+15=18 d10+6=10 d6=2 Wednesday May 31st, 2006 11:00:23 PM
Although she managed to backpedal out of the area of effect for one of the cones wafting her way, the other cloud of sickly green gas engulfed K'Nara, causing her to cough violently. (OOC: barely makes her Fort Save with a total of 24.)
K'Nara bounded towards one of the skulls, swinging the flaming Lucia in a deadly arc... (OOC: targeting skull S6; attack hits AC18 for 10hpd and 2hp fire damage.)
Dark Elf Skull Staff (DM Donna) Wednesday May 31st, 2006 11:08:16 PM
For a moment, the moaning of the staff ceases--it's replaced by a mocking laugh.
Then unholy light flares within the eyesockets of the long-dead elf/drow...
Olana (HP 69, AC 27) d20+11=27 d20+11=20 Thursday June 1st, 2006 1:37:30 AM
Stood in the middle of the poison cloud, Olana starts coughing, as one of the skull's gas clouds manages to get into her system. Purely on instinct, she drops to a crawl, and heads off on all fours trying to find clean air. (Heading south to where she had seen a door at some point.)
Falin (AC 24, hps 61/61) (non-detection???) d20+6=22 d20+6=26 d20+6=8 d20+39=42 d8+2=5 Thursday June 1st, 2006 4:49:02 AM
Falin is unaffected by the breath weapons and fires off his shot at the collector.
AC 42 5 HP
OOC: Made the first three rolls because I was not paying attention to AC to hit
Ingrge: AC 33:HP 122: Haste, Misdirection ( table at 2 oclock), non detection, mind shielding, SR 19 d20+17=28 d20+14=33 d20+10=30 Thursday June 1st, 2006 7:20:17 PM
(ooc: Last post should have had me at coordinate (3,-1))
Fort DC 28 Spot DC 33
Ingrge once moves a few feet (coordinate (4,-2)) and again cast dispel magic upon the staff.
Casts Targeted Dispel Magic (target - Staff) - No Save, No SR.
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2), scorching ray
3rd- fireball,
4th- Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Bertram AC 28 HP 84 BLESS (GROUP) d20=17 d20=19 d6=6 d6=2 Thursday June 1st, 2006 10:20:29 PM
Bertram bids the Lantern Archon to attack and then raises his tattoed hand high in the air and cries out, calling upon the power of Gargul and Domi, to fill the room with holy energy. Bertram's creature fires two bright rays of light directly at the Collector.
(Hits AC 20, AC 22- for 8 points No svae No SR - Also Archon automatically brings a Magic Circle against Evil as well as Aura of menace which will need Will Saves DC 12)
(OOC Consecrate)
Gunther (AC 28, HP94/94), Bless, Bless Oil (on Sword) Thursday June 1st, 2006 11:04:09 PM
Itching to get into the fight, Gunther finds the skull's breath weapons little more than a nuisance. He rubs the second vial of oil onto the other blade of his sword and then mutters a couple of orchish words and baths the blades in flame and electricity.
Bones, flesh and WHAT!?... round two (ADM Jay B) d20+29=32 d20+19=34 15d6(3+5+2+4+6+2+6+2+5+3+5+2+4+3+2)=54 d20+14=24 d20+14=17 d20+14=16 d20+14=23 d20+14=24 d20+14=26 2d6(3+4)+9=16 d20+14=33 Friday June 2nd, 2006 1:08:46 AM (Please post DCs for your spells with your posts. Also state spell effects too.)
Milo finds a 'soft spot' in the skull.
Lian moves up and stops, preparing to attack a skull.
Knara whiffs her attack on the skull.
Falin lets an arrow fly at the figure, with two promising results. First, the arrow sinks deep into its target. Second, this uncovers something unexpected. The figure raises its hood head ever so slightly, revealing a boney jaw and sneering smirk.
Bertam summons the power of Gargul and Domi. The archon attacks and casts. The Archon misses. (What effect do the rays have?)
Gunther rubs oil onto his blade.
Olana scrambles to find fresh air near the door and the figure. (I believe crawling is half speed. :))
Ingrge finds out that dispelling isn't going to work on this staff. It is simply too powerful for him to touch with such a spell. (I hope I've positioned you correctly.)[Your spot check reveals a quickened spell amidst the robed creatures gestures.] -----------------------------------------------
The swift actions from the Talons wipes the smirk the boney face. It begins a deep laugh. "I was hoping this might be fun!" (DC 32 vs Magic Circle Against Evil)
The dark figure flicks his wrist at Bertram. "Feel his POWER!!!" (Chain Lightning, SR 34, Reflex DC 25 for half, 54 damage Gunther must make a save as well or take 27 damage. Falin must make a save as well or take 13 damage. Ingrge must make a save as well or take 6 damage.)
S1 moves to the middle of the chamber.
S2 strikes back biting at Milo. (AC 24, missing)
S3 and S4 move to intercept Ingrge. (Hitting AC 17 and 16, missing)
S5 moves to meet Knara. (AC 23, missing)
S6 attacks Knara. (AC 24, missing)
S7 moves to meet Falin. (AC 26, for 16 damage plus Fort save DC 24 or suffer the consequenses ;))
S8 strikes out at Lian. (AC 33, missing)
Lian (AC 36(37 vs S8), 55 hps) d20+17=28 d20+17=18 d20+17=25 d20+12=15 2d8(1+8)+6=15 2d8(8+2)+6=16 2d8(8+7)+6=21 2d8(3+3)+6=12 Friday June 2nd, 2006 1:24:32 AM
The monk strikes out at the skull. (AC 28, 18, 25 and 15, for 15, 16, 21 and 12 damage.)
Active Spells: Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi) Protection from Evil (cast, 3mins) Bless (Bertram) Bull's Strength (self)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Olana Friday June 2nd, 2006 2:17:45 AM
Olana keeps on crawling, still heading south, coughing and wheezing all the way. Ooooh, this wasn't good. All thoughts (not that there was much) of the chest have disappeared.
((At the races till Sunday. Have a good weekend everyone!))
Falin (AC 24, hps 35/61) d20+6=24 d20+19=23 d20+20=39 d8+2=10 d8+2=9 Friday June 2nd, 2006 11:01:26 AM
Falin winces at the attack, but keeps standing in an effort to retaliate. He also just barely keeps the effects of the attack at bay.
Falin continues to attack the Collector.
AC 23 and 39 DM 10 and 9 resectively
Ingrge: AC 33: HP 119/122: Haste, non detection, mind shielding, SR 19, Bless d20+21=34 d20+16=32 d20+12=29 2d6(5+2)+14=21 d20+16=27 d6+7=11 12d6(2+4+6+4+2+5+4+1+3+5+5+1)=42 d20+14=31 Friday June 2nd, 2006 7:47:41 PM
Reflex save 34
Getting a small jolt from the lightening, made save, Ingrge starts getting a might irritated and lashes out at the skull 3 with his staff releasing a scorching ray with the his first strike.
1st, 2nd attacks and Hasted 3rd attack: ACs 33 and 30 and AC 28 - on S3 for 32 points physical damage and 42 points scorching ray
No Save. SR 31
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (3),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(2),
3rd- fireball,
4th- Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
{Edited to add bless bonus and SR}
Bertram AC 28 HP 57 BLESS (GROUP) d20+13=31 d20=13 d20=15 11d6(6+6+1+2+1+5+1+5+6+4+6)=43 d20+11=30 Saturday June 3rd, 2006 7:22:29 AM
Bertram avoids part of the creatures attack, but the pain still surges through every inch of his frame. He raises his head ordering the Archon to continue its assault and responds with a blast of holy light directed at the creature. (Made Save, Archon does 1d6 ray of light damage x2 per round. missed both. Bertram casts Searing Light-Holy fire basically-No save but spell resistance does apply 43HP Damage)
SR 30
Please keep in mind.... (ADM JAY B) Saturday June 3rd, 2006 10:02:11 AM
OOC: Folks, I need SR rolls for ALL enemies please. I will also do the same. Fair is fair.
I still need character sheets from all but Bertram and Ingrge.
Hopefully the speed bumps will get smoother.
Milo (hp 78; AC 30, 31 vs. S2) haste, bless d20+21=25 d20+21=30 d20+16=30 d4+4=8 d4+4=7 d4+4=7 2d6(5+5)=10 2d6(1+6)=7 2d6(3+4)=7 Saturday June 3rd, 2006 11:28:02 AM
Dodging the skull's attack, Milo clicks his boots once more and lays into the thing (S2), doing his best to finish it off. (OOC: Hit ACs 25, 30, and 30 for 18, 14, and 14 points of damage respectively. If all hit, the total is 46 hit points damage.)
DM Jay B Saturday June 3rd, 2006 2:30:18 PM
Awaiting posts from Knara and Gunther before I post. I will be willing to post all weekend.
A new and improved map will follow for round three.
K'Nara (AC28, HP124; misdirection, Bless) d20+19=34 d10+8=18 d6=4 d20+14=18 d10+8=15 d6=5 Saturday June 3rd, 2006 10:16:33 PM
K'Nara continues to smack at the skull that originally got her attention...
OOC: both attacks are directed at skull S6; first attack hits AC34 for 18hpd and 4hp magic fire damage; second attack hits AC18 for 15hpd and 5hp magic fire damage.
Gunther (AC 28, HP67/94), Bless, Bless Oil (on Sword) d20+7=17 d20+17=31 d8+8=15 d6=3 Sunday June 4th, 2006 10:32:45 PM
The bulky warrior grunts as the lightening bolt bounces off of Bertram and zaps him. "Hmmph! You don't know fun until you'd played vith me you little maggot!" Stepping forward, Gunther moves over to where he can attack the Collector. He moves with caution, to avoid being in the line of fire of Falin. Approaching the figure, Gunther takes a swing with his sword, the flame encased blade slicing gracefully toward the Collector. (AC 31 for 15 + 3(fire) damage).
OOC: Sorry for being so late....RL strikes again. Also, Jay...is there anyway to make the maps smaller file size? 4MB takes me about 1 hour to download.
Bones, flesh and pain... round three (ADM Jay B) d20+14=23 d20+14=28 d20+14=28 d20+14=31 2d6(5+1)+9=15 d20+14=30 2d6(5+3)+9=17 d20+14=31 2d6(4+3)+9=16 d20+14=17 d20+14=26 d20+18=35 3d6(2+2+2)+9=15 Monday June 5th, 2006 12:37:02 PM
Lian lays fists on S8 with noticeable damage. His fists glow with Domi's courage.
Olana continues towards the door, not noticing the dark figure is in her path.
Falin lets arrows loose at the Collector, which again, tear through the robes.
Ingrge seems to have the most luck, with fierce attacks. He puts some hurting on S3.
Bertram sends Domi's light at the Collector, but it simply dissipates on contact. The Collector laughs.
With swift and sure action, Milo lays down a series of vicious attacks.
Knara's first attack lands hard, but her second goes astray. -----------------------------------------------
S1 attacks Bertram from behind. (AC 23, missing)
S2 snaps at the halfling with long fangs. (AC 28, just missing him)
S3 moves slightly and snaps out at the weaponmage. (AC 30, missing)
S4 strikes out at Ingrge as well. (AC 33, for 15 damage, Fort save DC 24 vs poison please)
S5 bites at the red-head. (AC 32, for 17 damage, Fort save DC 24 vs poison)
S6's fangs bared, strikes at the leader of the Talons. (AC 33, for 16, make a second Fort save DC 24 vs poison)
S7 bites at the elf. (AC 17, missing)
S8 attacks Lian. (AC 26, missing)
The Collector watches in amusement as the warrior approaches. The Collector does nothing as he is struck. The Collector then raises the staff and brings it, skull first, down onto the massive warrior. (hits AC 35, for 15 damage, and please make a Fort save DC 30 vs death effect) Then the Collector steps off to the right, towards Olana.
Lian (AC 36(37 vs S8), 55 hps) d20+17=32 d20+17=30 d20+17=33 d20+15=24 2d8(1+1)+6=8 2d8(4+7)+6=17 2d8(4+2)+6=12 2d8(6+3)+6=15 Monday June 5th, 2006 3:52:08 PM
Lian strikes out(flurry of blows). (AC 33, 31, 34 and 25, for 8, 17, 12 and 15 damage, total 52)
Active Spells: Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi) Protection from Evil (cast, 3mins) Bless (Bertram) Bull's Strength (self)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Olana (HP 69, AC 27) Monday June 5th, 2006 9:58:48 PM
Someone in front of her. Olana stops crawling, confused, with her throat and eyes still burning from the gas. There is movement, and scents, all around, but she remains unable to process them successfully without guidance.
Gunther (AC 30, HP52/94), Bless, Bless Oil (on Sword) d20+9=15 d20+17=18 d20+12=28 d20+7=21 d20+17=26 d20+9=10 d8+8=13 d6=3 d8+8=14 d6=2 d8+8=15 d6=1 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 12:09:39 AM
Growling in pain, Gunther staggers, overwhelmed by the raw power of the attack. He feels his very lifeforce being ripped from his body... But somehow, the sight of that horrid thing turning toward Olana gives him an almost supernatural ability to throw off the magic surging through his body (Fort=15, used 8 hero points to bump it up to 31). Moving forward, Gunther wages another attack on the Collector with mixed results (AC18, 28 for 13 +6 fire, 21 for 14 +2 shock, 26 for 15 +1 shock). As he slices at the figure, Gunther yells to Olana "Get avay from dis ting! Go over to Milo or de Broder!"
OOC: What's the Collector's AC? Also, note that Gunther's AC was incorrect...30 is the AC for the Celestial armor.
K'Nara (AC31, HP124; misdirection, Bless) d20+18=24 d20+18=33 d20+19=34 d10+8=15 d6=4 d20+14=22 d10+8=10 d6=3 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 12:30:05 AM
K'Nara doesn't smother the oaths that fall from her lips as the two fanged skulls clamp down on her--she can feel the burning sting of poison coursing through her veins now, and she strives to ignore the debilitating effects of the pain. (OOC: made both saves at 24 and 33.)
"Get off of me!!!" the human blade singer bellows, once again pounding at S6 with her flaming sword...
(OOC: first attack hits AC34 for 15hpd and 4hp magic fire damage; second attack hits ac22 for 10hpd & 3hp magic fire damage.)
Milo (hp 78; AC 30, 31 vs. S2) haste, bless d20+21=28 d20+21=28 d20+16=31 d4+4=7 d4+4=7 d4+4=7 2d6(3+6)=9 2d6(4+6)=10 2d6(5+4)=9 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 12:42:25 AM
Yelling at the skull before him, "What? You still movin'? It is time you departed." The halfling clicks his heels and his blade becomes a whirling scythe of destruction. (OOC: Milo hits S2 AC 28, 28, and 31 for 16, 17, and 16 hit points damage respectively. Total damage is 49 hit points.)
Falin (AC 24, hps 35/61) d20+15=27 d20+10=20 d8+2=10 d8+2=4 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 12:55:03 AM
Falin rethinks his options and goes for the longshot. He turns his attention to the small treasure chest on the table and fires at it.
AC 27 for 10 hp AC 20 for 4 hp
ADM post... Tuesday June 6th, 2006 1:10:46 AM
OOC: Will wait for Ingrge to post his 'Monday' post. He is running two PCs. I'll give him a bit longer.
Ingrge: AC 33: HP 104/122: Haste, non detection, mind shielding, SR 19, Bless d20+17=24 d20+16=36 d20+16=31 d20+12=28 d6+7=9 d6+7=13 d6+7=13 d20+14=31 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 5:43:45 AM
Ingrge feels the poisonous bite of the second skull and grimaces as his body fights off the poison's effects (Made save 24) and then turns his attention back to the skulls connecting all three times and sending magical enery through his staff with his last attack. (Manually added in bless)
AC 37 - 9 points #3 AC 32 - 13 poits #3 AC 29 - 13 points #4 and command dead (Non intelligest undead such as zombies and skeletons get no saving throw, all others, Will DC 24, SR 31
Jay B Tuesday June 6th, 2006 3:22:49 PM
OOC: Kent, you need to post for Bertram please.
OOPs, thought I had.
Bertram AC 28 HP 57 BLESS (GROUP) d20+2=21 d20+2=19 d6=4 d6=5 d20+19=31 d20+12=29 d8+9=14 d8+9=15 2d6(4+2)=6 2d6(5+1)=6 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 5:38:11 PM
Archon Lantern:
Both skeleton 1 and 7 need to make will saves of DC 11 or -2 to all attacks, saves, etc.
Also there is a 20 foot magic cirle against evil centered on the Archon Will DC 16.
The archon sends a beam of light enegry streaking at s1 touch AC 21 and 19 for 4 and 5 points. No Save, No SR
Brother bertram feels the presence of S1 and wheels with his axe attacks twice AC 31 - damage 14 + bane 6 and will save DC 14 or be destroyed
AC 29 - damage 15 + 6 and will save DC 14 or be destroyed.
Bones, flesh and pain... round four (ADM Jay B) d20+14=25 d20+14=23 d20+14=27 d20+14=30 2d6(5+5)+9=19 d20+14=28 d20+16=19 d20+16=25 d20+16=22 d20+16=27 d20+14=15 d20+14=34 d20+14=26 2d6(2+4)+9=15 d20+27=41 d100=27 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 8:12:34 PM
Lian whoops on the bonehead with massive damage this time.
Olana is confused.
Falin fires at the box on the table. (Donna, I have no information on the box.)
Ingrge slugs it out with his two nasty skulls.
Bertram and the Archon send out good vibes and do their best to fend off the evil. The archon misses. Bertram makes contact twice.
Milo does his best to finish off this skull as soon as possible.
Knara fights two of the creatures with expert skill and talents, but only hits once.
Gunther feels significant pain as his soul is nearly torn from his body. He misses both times. The warrior presses on. --------------------------- S1 The draconic skull hisses and bites at the dwarf again. (AC 30, for 19 damage, fort save DC 24 vs poison)(makes both saves, 25 and 23)
S2 The halfling looks like a tasty morsel. (AC 28, missing)
S3 Misses Ingrge.
S4 Also misses the mage. (makes save, 27)
S5 and S6 Both miss the red-head.
S7 Strikes at Falin. (misses)
S8 The skull strikes at the monk. (Hits natural 20, for 15 damage and make save DC 24 vs poison.)
The Collector is truly annoyed by the warrior but turns tactics to something more his liking. The Collector casts a spell and then sinks into the floor, melding. (Concentration 41)
Lian (AC 36(37 vs S8), 40/55 hps) d20+13=26 d20+17=18 d20+17=19 d20+17=23 d20+12=23 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 8:16:04 PM
(Save vs poison 26) The monk presses on. (flurry, missing all attacks)
Active Spells: Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi) Protection from Evil (cast, 3mins) Bless (Bertram) Bull's Strength (self)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Second Level(3): Lesser Restoration*
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Milo (hp 78; AC 30, 31 vs. S2) haste, bless d20+21=26 d20+21=29 d20+16=33 d4+4=7 d4+4=6 d4+4=5 2d6(1+5)=6 2d6(5+5)=10 2d6(4+2)=6 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 8:41:16 AM
Frustrated at the persistence of the animated skull, Milo clicks his heels and continues to lash out at the undead critter. (OOC: Hit ACs 26, 29, and 33 for 13, 16, and 11 hit points of damage respectively. Damage total is 40 hps.)
Gunther (AC 30, HP52/94), Bless, Bless Oil (on Sword) d20+5=21 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 2:01:15 PM
Gunther watches the boney figure sink into the floor in horror. "Vere do you tink you're going?!" Spotting Olana still nearby, Gunther gasps. Grabbing Olana by the arm, he drags her over to a position by Brother Bertram (G9). Then he pulls a potion out of his backpack (Hide from Undead). "Miss Olana, drink dis potion." He commands as he steps in front of the elf (G10), watching for any signs of an attack by the Collector (Spot=21).
Ingrge: AC 33: HP 104/122: Haste, non detection, mind shielding, SR 19, Bless d20+16=36 d20+16=30 d20+12=29 d6+7=8 d6+7=13 d6+7=9 d6=5 d20+15=28 d20+27=39 d20+18=21 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 6:24:33 PM
Getting fed up that these two skulls are still around Ingrge truely gets serious and whacks #3 three more times and sends another spell through with his first hit disrupt undead - No save - SR 28
Ac 36 (natural 20) for 8 points AC 30 for 13 points AC 29 for 9 points disrupt undead 5 points
Total damage this round 35
Spell craft 39 and knowledge arcana 21 rolls for seeing knowing what the collector just did
(s3 has now had 130 points of damage from Ingrge)
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (2),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(1),
3rd- fireball,
4th- Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Bertram AC 28 HP 38/57 BLESS (GROUP) d20+16=33 d20+19=29 d20+12=28 d8+9=15 d8+9=10 2d6(3+5)=8 2d6(6+5)=11 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 9:27:35 PM
Bertram shrugs of the poisonous bite easily fort DC 33 as he continues to lay into S1 and swing with his axe two more times.
AC 29 - 15 points + 8 points bane damage
AC 28 - 10 points + 11 points bane damage
Total damage 44 points damage
S1 needs to make 2 will svaes DC 14 or be destroyed (disruption)
Olana Thursday June 8th, 2006 1:11:24 AM
Olana hears a shout - something about Milo and 'der broader'? She starts to change direction, but then feels someone pulling at her arm. "Oh," she says, startled, and drink wha - ? "Erk, glug, glug..." Well, now something felt funny, but instinct tells her to stay within Gunther's shadow.
K'Nara (AC31, HP91; misdirection, Bless) d20+19=35 d10+8=15 d6=5 d20+14=33 d10+8=17 d6=2 Thursday June 8th, 2006 1:43:33 AM
(OOC: my apologies--K'Nara's HPs should be at 91 since she did get bit by two of the skulls...)
The human bladesinger forgoes finesse for brute strength, opting to pound the bejeebers out of skull S6...
(OOC: first attack hits AC35 for 15hpd and 5hp magic fire damage; second attack hits (hooray!) AC33 for 17hpd and 2hp magic fire damage--now if only there were such things as Crit Hits on undead!)
Bones, flesh and pain... round five (ADM Jay B) d4=4 d20+8=28 d20+8=26 d20+14=18 d20+14=33 d20+14=21 2d6(4+3)+9=16 d20+16=22 d20+16=36 d20+16=28 2d6(1+6)+9=16 d20+16=21 d20+16=32 2d6(2+4)+9=15 d20+14=26 2d6(5+1)+9=15 d20+14=21 d20+19=21 4d8(1+3+7+8)+15=34 d20+29=32 Thursday June 8th, 2006 4:38:25 AM
Hardly realizing that you were breathing in toxic fumes for several rounds, all of you who made your save after the gas attack, take 2 Con damage.
Lian's attacks fail miserably.
Olana takes the potion and follows Gunther's directions.
Ingrge lays down some hurt to his opponent.
Bertram waves off the poison. Both attacks hit solid.
Milo puts on his game face and attacks without fear.
Knara opts for brute force.
Gunther moves to G10 and suggests to Olana to do the same.
--------------------------- S1 makes his saves (28 and 26). The skull seems to be working out that it really doesn't like the dwarf with the sharp metal, so it retaliates. (AC 18, missing)
S2 Milo's skull makes a last ditch effort to eat the halfling. (AC 33(no crit), for 16 damage and make a fort save DC 24 vs paralysis)
S3 and S4 both snap at the weapon mage but only one is successful. (AC 22 and 36(no crit), for 16 damage and make a fort save DC 24 vs paralysis)
S5 and S6 both attacking, but one manages to hit. (AC 32, for 15 damage and make a fort save DC 24 vs paralysis)
S7 opens its great fangs and snaps at Falin. (AC 26, for 15 damage and make a fort save DC 24 vs paralysis))
S8 snaps at Lian and moves away. (AC 21, missing) [AoO from Lian.]
The Collector rises through the floor again and casts a spell. (DC 30 Will save for half, SR 21)[take 34 damage if you fail the save, take 17 if you make it] Then the Collector looks at the warrior Gunther. "Thats a feeble attempt to hide her from me. She's mine." He then steps into H11.
Lian (AC 36(37 vs S8), 23/55 hps) d20+17=27 2d8(3+3)+6=12 d4=3 d20+21=30 Thursday June 8th, 2006 4:47:51 AM
Lian feels light headed and woozy.
The monk takes his attack of opportunity as the skull retreats. (AoO, AC 27 for 12 damage)
Lian casts Lesser Restoration on himself (rolled 3), then moves to intercept S8, just as a wave of pain rushes over him. (Will save 30, taking 17 damage)
Active Spells: Blessed Hands (Hand of Domi) Protection from Evil (cast, 3mins) Bless (Bertram) Bull's Strength (self)
Prepared Spells: (*Number Prepared, #Domain) Zero Level(4): Detect Magic*, Guidance** First Level(4): Second Level(3):
Goodberry Tattoo unused Bulls Strength Tattoo used Once Stunning Attacks 7 used Hero Points 9 Wholeness of Body used
Falin (AC 24, hps 10/61) d20+6=17 d20+6=15 Thursday June 8th, 2006 11:55:27 AM
Falin shakes his head as if in some type of a funk. He is awoken out of it though when he is bitten. He jumps back ready to strike when he goes limp and falls to the ground.
Will save 15 failure
Hero Point reroll of Fort save still resulted in a failure
Ingrge: AC 33: HP 88/122: Haste, non detection, mind shielding, SR 19, Bless d20+17=26 d20+18=35 d20+18=29 d20+18=35 12d6(4+5+3+6+2+6+5+5+4+5+4+3)=52 d20+17=35 Thursday June 8th, 2006 7:05:06 PM
Bitten again and feeling his body fight the quickly stiffening muscles Fort save DC 26, Ingrge decides that bashing isn't working as well as he had hoped, and changes tactics. Leveling his staff at S3 he lets fly with a staff charge and three scorching rays leap out of the end and strike at the skull.
Ranged touch AC 35, 29 & 35 for 52 points of damage - NO SAVE - SR 35
Current spells (remaining)
0 level- detect magic, disrupt undead (2),
1st - Detect undead, obscuring mist(x2), ray of enfeeblement, unseen servant, true strike
2nd- command undead(1),
3rd- fireball,
4th- Polymorph, Remove Curse,
5th- Baneful polymorph, Cone of cold
Bertram AC 28 HP 38/57 BLESS (GROUP) 11d6(3+4+4+6+6+6+4+1+3+5+6)=48 d20+11=30 8d6(4+5+4+2+6+4+6+5)=36 Thursday June 8th, 2006 8:37:19 PM
(OOC. Shoot I am not familiar enough with Bertram's sheets. I missed out on an additional 8d6 (36 points) of damage the past two rounds. GGGRRR.)
Bertram sees the collector move to where he is a bit more distant from members of his party and calls out loudly to Domi, calling down holy fire five feet behind the collector so as to not burn any of his friends.
Flame strike - 48 points damage. Reflex DC 25 for 36 points damage
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