Challenge - Round 5 (DM JohnP) d20+14=31 d20+14=17 2d6(2+3)+15=20 T2 d20+13=26 d20+10=22 d20+13=27 d20+10=25 d20+8=19 d20+10=26 Tuesday June 6th, 2006 10:49:27 PM Xenia speeds away towards Oshirr House, leaving her companions behind to face Gargalus's minions. The mission, that's the only thing that the rogue is thinking of.
Back in the compound, Nauthiz'Ull hovers closer to Garrett and sends four arrows towards the largest troll attacking the Protector. He implores Toros and Appolo to come back and help relieve the pressure from Garrett. Fine for him to say since he is flying above the reach of the fey-trolls.
Surrounded by multiple images of the small fey-trolls, Garrett ignores them and swings at the sole remaining large fey-troll. It takes both swings, but he manages to drop the beast and carves off one chunk in the process.
Appolo recognizes that he is too badly hurt to aid his companions in this fight. He advises retreat since Xenia is well on her way back with the Power Thingy.
Finally, Toros manages to escape from the clutches of the fey-troll. He then moves over beside Appolo, ready to heal the rogue once more.
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Gargalus cocks his head as if listening to some voice that only he can hear. Those who are close enough might hear his response. Listen DC 15 -- Highlight to display spoiler: {Excellent! Keep pursuing and mark where the rogue is going. Once you're certain, return here.}
The future god looks down at the remaining four members of the party from the security of his hovering chair. He frowns at them and then speaks.
"You have fought well to have all survived this long. If you wish to live, give up your quest and acknowledge my might! If you do this, I shall return you to your homes and time. Otherwise, I shall unleash all my creatures and dispose of you!"
While Gargalus waits for everyone's response, the fey-trolls continue to attack. The fey-troll (T2) that had grappled Toros cannot keep up with the fleet liontaur, so it turns back to attack Garrett. Since it is trying to grapple the Protector, Garrett gets a chance to attack. Then the fey-creature is on the Protector, but cannot get a firm grip on Garrett. Garrett AoO -- hits AC 31 (threat), not confirmed AC 17, 20 damage Touch attack hits AC 26, Grapple = 22 vs DC 28, fails Touch attack hits AC 27, Grapple = 25 vs DC 28, fails Touch attack hits AC 19, Grapple = 26 vs. DC 28, fails
Around Garrett, the horde of images of small fey-trolls continues to shift about. The Protector isn't certain, but another small fey-troll might have joined the mix. And some of those images are now medium-sized, too. But none of the small fey-trolls move to attack. Instead they wait ... for something.
Player Sanity Info Large Fey-troll - AC 18 Medium Fey-troll -- AC 19 Small Fey-troll - AC 20
Garrett (AC:31, HP: 98/71) d20+8=26 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 8:45:08 AM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (491 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (82 rounds) Divine Power: BAB +2, +6 enhancement to STR, 9 temporary HP. Duration (3 rounds) Righteous Might: hgtx2, wghtx8, +8 size bonus to str, +4 size bonus to CON, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil. -1 ac, -1 att. Duration (4 rounds)
(Unless the silence spell is gone, Garrett cannot hear anything Gargalus says, nor respond. I will assume that he was too smart toleave a silence spell up when trying to address the group.)
(If the silence spell was turned off for Gargalus' offer, the below applies. If not, advise and I will post Garrett's continuing of the battle.)
Listen: 26
Garrett briefly looks at Gargalus, and is about to respond with"I shall not abandon my quest, nor yield to your abominations Gargalus" when it suddenly hits him.
"How do you know we are not from this time?" "Hold wunjo's, everyone stop for a moment.cease the fighting." "How do you know this Gargalus? And if you know this, you obviously know much more."
Then a thought strikes Garrett, and he lowers his sword. "You know all of it don't you? that is why you did not kill us right away, and that is why you were not so concerned with losing the stone. That is why you just sent your minion to watch Xenia take it to Oshirr house, and not try to stop her. You know that we are acting in your best interests if everything turns out as it should don't you?" Garrett smiles at the future God "But you can't be sure if killing any of us will have a negative effect on what that future is likely to be, and you therefore do not want to if it's not necessary. Very clever wizard, very clever. How did you know?"
Garrett waits for Gargalus' response before saying anything further, thinking to himself, "He knows we are going to make him a God, and he wants us to succeed. He just refuses to look weak in the process. He wants Alemi to use the stone and contact the greater being. He's been ten steps ahead of us the whole time."
Xenia Wednesday June 7th, 2006 10:03:36 AM Gone and gone ...
Toros 2d8(6+2)+3=11 Wednesday June 7th, 2006 11:41:33 PM
The liontaur heals Appolo for more, 11 hps. He then heads back to the fight in front of the lair until he hears Garrett and the future God talks something instead of fighting. Sensing the tides are turning, even if he cannot hear what is being heard, in response, he also becomes visible and lowers his wands.
Tunc - OOC Wednesday June 7th, 2006 11:44:42 PM
Dear DM, JohnP, thank you very much subbing Toros, while I was away.
DM Announcement (JohnP) Thursday June 8th, 2006 8:13:55 AM
I'm letting everyone get a chance to post before making another DM post.
Apppolo Ac23 hp28/59 d20+9=29 Thursday June 8th, 2006 11:34:37 AM
Appolo gets healed by Toros and tenatively follows the Liontaur back into the battelt.He hears what Gargulas has to say.Appolo also listens to what Garret has to say."yes based on what you just said it would seem,that we have a common interestSo you know we're not here for you.We're here for the Fey King Eberyon."
Toros 2d8(6+3)+3=12 Thursday June 8th, 2006 7:52:53 PM
Toros has hard time to make sense of what Gargalus is offering and do not respond him directly but confirms what Garrett and Appolo have said with their gectures. However, in the mean time the taur uses his chances to heal Appolo one more time with his wand, 12 hp.
Toros - OOC Thursday June 8th, 2006 9:34:29 PM
Sorry, "with their gectures" should have been "with his gestures"...
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp90/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace: hide from undead:heroism:fly] Friday June 9th, 2006 12:36:43 AM
The ranger holds a nocked arrow at the little creepy crawly creations. His eyebrow raises in interest at the actions of his lifelong wunjo.
"Umm, wunjo? What are you doing? I, umm, yeah you talk to him."
The ranger has a hard time even looking Gargalus in the eye and never once does his arrow point towards his future master. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: spells prepared 1) Entangle*, Entangle* 2) Cat's Grace*
active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 10 minutes heroism. 30 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] cat's grace. 5 rounds remaining fly. 25 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--79 (33 regular, 46 +1)
Gargalus Speaks (DM JohnP) Friday June 9th, 2006 10:41:58 PM
The future god looks down at the party, weighting their intentions. He had negligently waved his hand before to dismiss the Silence spells and now he signals once more to his pets. The fey-trolls cease attacking, temporarily at least, and look up at their master.
Gargalus looks at Garrett and deigns to answer his questions.
"How long did it take Alemi to realize your origins? He and I are very similar, in many ways. Of course, I did have the advantage of one of my spies relaying the ravings of a man dying in a cavern on the other side of Oshirr House."
When Appolo mentions Eberyon, Gargalus tilts his head back and laughs.
"You pathetic fools! You can't even harm me and you want to destroy Eberyon? That would be ... well, inadvisable even if it weren't impossible. But would you rather do that, instead?"
"If you'd rather fight the Fey-King, I can transport you there. It might be interesting to watch. Really, how much did Alemi tell you? Or weren't you listening? Eberyon is why we're all here. Maab, the Wold, people, animals, the fey ... all of it. Destroying him ... well, not even Alemi and I know exactly how much everything is tied to Eberyon."
"Fight him if you like. But you'll lose. And there's no telling what he'd do with you afterwards. I, at least, would destroy when you ceased to be of use. Eberyon might just put you in a bottle and forget about you for an Age."
"So, how do you respond. Do you want to continue helping increase my little army here? Or, do you wish to acknowledge defeat and I'll return you to your time and place? You could even stay by my side, if you like."
garrett Sunday June 11th, 2006 3:19:04 AM
"That is a question that we will need to discuss amongst ourselves for a few moments if that is alright." Garrett responds to Gargalus.
If Gargalus allows it, Garrett will huddle up with the remaining members of the team. "I don't know about you guys, but I think we are going to get clobbered if we continue this fight. If we beat his minions, he may get annoyed and just wipe us out. At this point I have little doubt that he could do it."
"For the mission, we need to take that stone back to our time. We actually have no grudge with Gargalus, I think we should be bartering with him. We should let Alemi do what he needs to do with that stone, and then take the stone with us back to our time once he is done. I say we take Gargalus up on his offer, and admit his superiority and accept the transport home, as long as we can do those prior two things. If it is necessary, I see little downside at this point to telling Gargalus that should we succeed, he will end up becoming a God. Thoughts, ideas, suggestions?"
Toros Sunday June 11th, 2006 7:38:13 AM
While Garrett expresses his opinion, Toros has only one thought in mind, Xenia... and he tries to contact her, if the spell connection is still available....
"Xenia, Xenia... can you hear me...?"
Appolo Monday June 12th, 2006 4:43:24 AM
Appolo looks at Garret"hell let's just tell him what happens and that we need to bring the stone back to our time with us.I mean it is apity we can't kill him here and now without messing things up in our time.So let's just tell him."
After saying his piece to the others Appolo turns and walks up to Gargulas"Here's the deal.We need your stone in the future.As we said we didn't come here for you or your pets.Nor did we come here specificly to help Alemi.Do you want to hear your future.We can tell you."
Xenia Monday June 12th, 2006 12:30:48 PM
... Hundreds of Feet Away ...
Toros Monday June 12th, 2006 9:57:56 PM
No response from Xenia....
Toros returns to Gargulus, confirming Appolo's words: "We need that fey stone, we cannot return it to you...." Then the wemic seems to realize something finally, which has been all evident actually... "In fact, you do not seem to worry to much about the loss of your precious stone, which does not make sense... Why is this fey stone so unimportant for you???"
Nauthiz'Ull Monday June 12th, 2006 11:34:59 PM
This situation does not bode will on any level with the ranger. This does not feel right.
"Master Gargalus, obviously we are inferior to you. And if we are inferior to you then we are going to be inferior to Ebryon as well. You win."
A defeated arm lowers his bow momentarily then it raises and shoulders the bow. A slight slump rolls his shoulders down a few inches.
"We need to return to Oshirr House. I am asking to leave unharmed, but if I do not get your permission than I will leave on my own accord when my group is ready."
Nauth looks amongst the remainder of his group nodding to any whose eyes he may catch...possibly looking for reassurance.
Toros-addendum Monday June 12th, 2006 11:59:34 PM
Toros looks at his friends, who have come such a long way until this time with him, together bearing all kinds of troubles and life-threatening dangers...
"OK, lets accept the offer of our future God then... But, what about Xenia...?"
The Arch-Villain Sighs (DM JohnP) Tuesday June 13th, 2006 8:57:08 AM
Gargalus sighs as he looks down at the party.
"Make up your minds, why don't you?," he shouts down.
"I gave you three choices. You can keep fighting my wonderful little creatures here and, if you defeat them, take yourself back to Alemi and Domi. If you lose, I promise that I won't let them eat you."
"Second, you can simply quit and acknowledge my superiority. You give up this ridiculous quest for Alemi and I'll send you back to your time and place."
"Third, you can elect to join me."
Gargalus swoops and hovers his chair around, looking at the party from all sides. Meanwhile, the fey-trolls continue to heal so that now there seem to be eight or more large ones. It's difficult to tell with the multiple images cast by several of them.
Gargalus points towards Garrett and Toros. "You! The heavily armored one and the cat-monster. You can't seem to decide and all you want to do is chitchat. I don't have time for polite discussion. I need an answer - fight, quit or join me."
Then he turns his attention towards Appolo. "You. You also remind me why I shouldn't have cancelled the Silence spells with your incessant chatter. But it sounds like you want to tell me your version of future events. Does that mean that you wish to join me?"
Then he turns to Nauthiz'Ull. "You at least seem capable of making a decision. But simply walking away wasn't an option. Do you want to fight instead?"
Xenia Tuesday June 13th, 2006 10:40:59 AM ...
Garrett Tuesday June 13th, 2006 11:22:49 AM
Garrett speaks quietly to the others as he pulls out a potion and drinks it(flying). "I think we're hosed here guys. We either go down fighting, or make a run for it. Eitehr way we do it now. Most of my combat spells are gone, so I will not last very long against all those super trolls. I can turn fey on them and hope it drops a couple, I'm voting we make a run for it. I don't like any of Gargalus' options."
Appolo Tuesday June 13th, 2006 11:41:56 AM
Appolo walks toward Gargalus"Ok we acknowledge your superiority>I'l tell you about the future,if you allow us to take the stone into the future with us once Alemi does what he needs to do with it.Now do you wish to know the future."
Toros Tuesday June 13th, 2006 9:17:45 PM
"You are a wise God, Gargalus, and we are sure you will understand that we cannot leave this time without our rogue friend. And we need that fey stone, which should not be so important for you. Let us leave here in peace and return to our friend acknowledging your superiority, even if not your minions. There is no meaning in continuing this fight, and we do not want to interfere neither your nor Domi or Alemi's businesses. Let us go and we can ensure we will do our best not to face you again unless you want so."
Toros: OOC Tuesday June 13th, 2006 9:20:11 PM
Sorry, please correct the "wise god" with "wise guy" or "wise leader" something like that.
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday June 15th, 2006 12:36:47 AM
Nauth looks upon his wunjo with a still pained and confussed look. His eyes flicker between Gargalus and Garrett; the lets out a low sigh and flys up next to him.
whispering; "I am with you wunjo, all the way. If you make a run, I will lay down some fire to slow them up a bit. Just let me know."
Nauth looks back upon his future lord. "I tell you what. Today you spare us, as we all know your powers are vastly superior to your. Perhaps even more so than you realize. Letting us go today ensures you that I will devote my life, in our time, to your praise and worship. If you do not let us go, then your name will not spread as a revered one through the frozen lands that I call home."
Gargalus Speaks (DM JohnP) Thursday June 15th, 2006 10:39:07 PM
The future god of death looks down at Appolo from his flying throne.
"Well, it sounds like you wish to join me. But don't even think that we're equals in this. Don't dictate to me and demand that you get to take the Feystone."
"If you wish to avoid the fate of your fellows, stand here close by me. Do not interfere or I shall punish you severely."
Then Gargalus looks over to where garrett, Toros and Nauthiz'ull are clustered. He heaves another big sigh and then speaks to Garrett.
"Let's see, I believe that the choices that I gave you were these. Choice one - fight and die. Choice two - Quit and be returned to your place and time. Choice three - Join me."
"I don't recall offering you the choice of running away with your tails between your legs."
He glances at Toros for a moment.
"Figure of speech, of course. Please don't take it personally."
He swivels the stone chair around until he is directly facing the three defiant ones.
"If you try to run, I will send all of my creatures after you. And I shall act to prevent your flight, if need be."
Garrett Thursday June 15th, 2006 11:38:15 PM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (491 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (82 rounds)
(Let me know the spell countdown since our last round of battle)
"Yeah, that was not my first choice, and generally against my nature. Since the feystone is hopefully where it should be, I'm gonna go with kicking the snot out of your monstrosities. Since I can't beat you, they'll have to do. I suppose you use them because they are too stupid to tell you what an arrogant obnoxious arse you are."
Garrett turns to Nauth "Sorry wunjo, had to say it."
Garrett then casts (a yet to be determined spell, I'll advise in morning after I get a chanced to look at them. I'm at work.) And prepares to go down fighting the trolls, if his insult to Gargalus didn't get him blasted.
garrett (supplemental) Friday June 16th, 2006 8:04:50 AM
garrett casted Divine Power.
Toros Sunday June 18th, 2006 8:57:10 AM
"If it was only me I would be happy to just quit this mission and go home, Gargalus, but I cannot leave my friends behind. So lets face your minions once again. They seem to be healed well enough to be wounded again. Hope they die this time "
Then the taur checks his equipment and active effects once more time...
((...Dear DM, could you please provide me a status check - spells in effect, how many rounds remaining.))
With regard to that Toros will then cast a spell from a scroll to replenish some of his magically enhanced abilities.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp59 d20+12=29 d20+12=20 d20+6=21 d10+4=11 d8+4=5 d10+4=6 d6=2 d6=3 d6=5 d6=3 d6=5 d6=4 d6=1 d6=4 d6=4 d6=5 d6=6 d6=1 Monday June 19th, 2006 2:55:59 AM
Appolo just nods and steps behind Gargulas and backstabs him 3 times hoping to kill Gargulas quick."So be it have it your way.I never said anything about jioning a punk like you."
Attack 29,20 23 Damage 11,5,6 Backstab 13,14,16 Londsord 11+13=24 Shortsword 5+14=19,Longsword 6+1622 for a total of 65 points.
Xenia Monday June 19th, 2006 4:21:55 PM ...
DM Apology (DM JohnP) Monday June 19th, 2006 10:59:49 PM
Sorry, all. I was sick on Friday and the weekend so I missed posting.
Before we continue, - Appolo, please make a Jump check to reach Gargalus and his flying chair. Otherwise, he'll drop you where you stand. - Nauthiz'Ull (Drew) reports having computer problems. I can sub for him since it's pretty simple (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot) unless someone else wants to sub.
Consider that 3 rounds have passed for purposes of spell durations.
Full DM post will come tomorrow night.
Toros Tuesday June 20th, 2006 12:00:38 AM
Toros casts one shield spell from a scroll, recognizing his previous casr is almost gone.
Shield of faith 18 rounds (+2 AC) Protection from evil 19 rounds (+2 AC) Shield 10 rounds (+4 AC) Expedious Retreat 1 rounds Reduce Person 2 rounds.... (+2 AC) also Mage Armor (+4 AC) and Longstrider should be still in effect. +3 Defensive fight +4 for movement on threatened areas, Mobility
(Thank you for the status check, and bless you JohnP!!)
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+10=28 Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:50:38 AM
Jump 28
Garrett AC: 31, HP: 98/71) d20+13=33 d20+13=24 2d6(1+5)+21=27 4d6(6+1+5+1)+42=55 Tuesday June 20th, 2006 4:39:42 PM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (488 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (79 rounds) Divine Power: BAB +2, +6 enhancement to STR, 9 temporary HP. Duration (last round) Righteous Might: hgtx2, wghtx8, +8 size bonus to str, +4 size bonus to CON, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil. -1 ac, -1 att. Duration (1 rounds)
Upon seeing Apollo attack Gargalus, Garrett does the same. "Sorry wunjo" he yells back to Nauth as he jumps the evil wizard with his 10' reach.(move 20' and swing. If Garrett is able to charge, he will move 40' and swing.)
Attack: full power attack 9. hit AC: 33. critical threat. hit 24ac to confirm.
Damage: 27hp. 55 if critical hit.
Toros Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:00:32 PM
Toros becomes speechless, when he sees his friends attack the future God. Quickly getting rid of the first shock, nevertheless the liontaur rushes behind Appolo with his healing wand on hand, hiding in the shadows of the rogue.
Battle Resumes (DM JohnP) Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:08:36 PM
Rather than wait for Gargalus to signal his monsters to attack, the party charges towards the future god where he hovers over the compound. The chair is approximately 10 feet over the ground.
Appolo tries leaping onto the flying throne that Gargalus rides. He cannot get high enough but might be able to grasp something on the base of the throne and then climb up. Climb DC 20 to maintain a handhold or fall 10 ft. to the ground (1d6 damage unless Tumble)
Garrett is more direct. He charges while he is still enlarged, swinging as he evades the fey-trolls. He manages to hit Gargalus but the wizard's protective magics turn the blade just enough to prevent significant damage.
A spell flares as soon as Gargalus is injured, and Garrett must resist a spell. Will DC 26 or be paralyzed
Toros and Nauthiz'Ull stand by while all this happens.
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Gargalus screams in fury when the party moves to attack him personally rather than his monsters.
"YOU ATTACKED ME!"
"YOU ARE NOT EVEN WORTHY TO STAND IN MY SHADOW!"
"YOU SHALL RECEIVE MY SPECIAL ATTENTIONS FOR THIS INSULT!"
The future god directs a spell at Appolo and the pirate feels his body slow. Will DC 26 or be paralyzed
Then Gargalus moves his chair 10 feet higher in the air, out of the reach of Garrett.
Obeying some silent command from their master, the fey-trolls simply move to surround Toros and Garrett and do not attack this round.
Toros - OOC d20=15 d20=3 d20=19 Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:08:46 PM
Position and ready action: Right behind Appolo to heal him, when wounded. Hide check 31, move silently 23, with luck points. AC: 45
Toros - OOC- late post Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:16:55 PM
Late post. Sorry for that. Would it be possible to consider Toros hiding right behind Appolo or Garrett, rather than how he is located in the current map. However you like..?
Garrett (AC:31, HP: 89/71) d20+13=28 d20+15=23 2d6(6+3)+12=21 Wednesday June 21st, 2006 10:42:49 AM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (487 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (78 rounds) Righteous Might: hgtx2, wghtx8, +8 size bonus to str, +4 size bonus to CON, +4 Nat armor, DR 5/evil. -1 ac, -1 att. Duration (last round) Fly: fly at a 60. (49 rounds)
Will save: 28.
"Perhaps we are not worthy to stand in your shadow fiend, but you are definitely not worthy for what the future holds for you. Long live Alemi and Domi."(drank potion while discussing options with group)
Knowing most of his spells have or about to expire, and his punch will not be nearly as packed, Garrett flies up to Gargalus' position and swings at the wizard while calling upon the supernatural strength granted to him by the strength domain(+6 str)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp90/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace: hide from undead:heroism:fly] d20+14=33 d20+14=33 d20+9=12 d20+4=22 d8+2=7 d8+2=8 d8+2=3 d6=4 d6=2 d6=1 Wednesday June 21st, 2006 11:21:24 AM
Watching as everything begins to rush away from bad and on towards death Nauth has a sudden realization; the future is dictated by what happened in the past, therefore, this should have already happened in the past. He watches as Garrett hovers up and knows that his wunjo has saved him more time than the god who stands here in mere mortality ever will.
Again arm rushes to a flurry of fur racing from quiver to bowstring. twang, twang, twang, twang
"Until death wunjos!" ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: actions Move 5' to 21W Attacks Gargalus a1.34 a2.34 a3.13 a4.23 d1.7+4=11 d2.8+2=10 d4.3+1=4 dtotal=25 [Attack figures in Cat's Grace, Heroism, Rapid Shot & Point Blank Shot. The discrepancy between what was rolled and what is noted here is me forgetting to add the +1 for PBS]
active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 9 minutes heroism. 29 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] cat's grace. 4 rounds remaining fly. 24 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--75 (29 regular, 46 +1)
Xenia Wednesday June 21st, 2006 4:40:11 PM
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Appolo Ac 23 Hp59 d20+6=16 d20+10=29 d6=2 Thursday June 22nd, 2006 4:34:22 AM
Appolo is paralyzed and loses his grip as he falls to the grouns"What did you expect.We tried to negotiate.Only choice is to take you down." Appolo hit's the ground and lays there not moving.His swords on the ground next to him.
Battle Resumes - Round 9 (DM JohnP) T1 d20+9=19 T2 d20+9=23 T3 d20+9=12 Crushing Hand d20+41=53 d20+46=62 2d6(4+3)+12=19 T8 d20+9=16 T9 d20+9=26 T3 d20+9=23 Thursday June 22nd, 2006 10:46:30 AM Appolo feels his body lock into position as the spell from Garaglus takes control. He loses his grip and falls to the ground. He continues to struggle against the magic holding him. Make a Will save vs. DC 26 each round
DM Note - I have Appolo's current HP as 40 minus 2 points from the fall = 38
The hidden Toros was nearly hit by the falling rogue's body. He stays in the shadows, wondering whether it is safe to reveal himself.
Garrett flies upwards, exposing his back to the fey-trolls around him. None can pierce his magical protections though. When he reaches Gargalus, he swings his sword but cannot penetrate the magical protections surrounding the future god.
Down below, Nauthiz'Ull swallows hard and fires his bow at his Master. Two of his arrows strike home, drawing the attention of Gargalus.
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Gargalus flies his chair higher into the sky until he is 60' feet over the ground. Garrett - make an AoO vs. AC 29
The future god then casts a spell and a glowing outline of a hand appears near Nauthiz'Ull. It moves to grab the flying ranger. Nauthiz'Ull feels it around him and then it mvoes to grip him. Once it has him, it begins to squeeze the life out of the ranger. Touch Attack = AC 53 Grapple = 62 vs. DC of 19 Crushing damage = 19 Spellcraft DC 29 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Crushing Hand}
The trolls have lost one of their opponents and their master has dealt with the annoying archer who burned them so badly before. Their master has also held another opponent. So there's only the sneaking fraidy-cat to find.
The fey-trolls cast about, sniffing for the scent of a liontaur.
Fey-troll T8 gives a mighty snort and pinpoints Toros' location. It swings a claw at the hidden liontaur.
Seeing this attack, the other fey-trolls cluster around Appolo's fallen body and the hidden liontaur.
Map to follow tonight. Note on Map - I tired of the multiple copies for the fey-trolls protected by Mirror Image so I simply changed to color of the ones with this spell active.
Toros d8=5 d8=4 d20+16=28 d20+15=25 d20+15=34 d20+26=44 Thursday June 22nd, 2006 11:32:55 AM
Toros heals the fallen rogue one last time - 12 hp and then tries to get rid of the fey-trolls and their copies, trying to surround himself. The agile liontaur tumbles, and hides in the shadows as away as possible from the feytrolls, however recognizing he is not as fast as a couple of seconds ago. (tumble, 28 (with luck points), hide, 25, move silently, 34, expedious retreat has expired, AC, 44)
ed. DM JohnP - Could you describe the path and final destination for Toros? And make multiple Tumble rolls accordingly.
Xenia Thursday June 22nd, 2006 11:59:51 AM
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Map (DM JohnP) Thursday June 22nd, 2006 8:37:52 PM MAP
Note on Map - I tired of the multiple copies for the fey-trolls protected by Mirror Image so I simply changed to color of the ones with this spell active.
Garrett (AC: 30, HP: 71/71) d20+11=31 d20+11=17 2d6(5+4)+14=23 d20+13=21 Thursday June 22nd, 2006 10:31:17 PM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (486 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (77 rounds) Fly: fly at a 60. (48 rounds)
AoO: power attack 5: Hit ac 31(threat)(ac 17 to confirm, miss). damage: 23 (This attack should be with righteous might still up.)
As his Righteous might expires, Garrett briefly looks back at Nauthiz'Ull, amazed that his wunjo has sided with him instead of Gargalus. "Thank you Wunjo...." Garrett's gratitude is cut short as he sees his longtime friend caught in a nasty spell. Realizing that he has little chance of dispelling it, Garrett decides the only way is to kill Gargalus as fast as possible.
Garrett flies up to Gargalus and swings at him, using the granted power of the strength domain to increase his strength by 6 for this round.
Toros-add. d20=6 d20=14 d20=9 Friday June 23rd, 2006 12:37:43 AM
The wemic tries to slip away between T1 and T9, moving to the left as much as he can using the line 17. (Luck rolls can be used only for one skill check every round I think, thus tumble checks 17, 25, 20, use as appropriate)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp90/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace: hide from undead:heroism:fly] d20+9=25 Friday June 23rd, 2006 1:48:17 AM
The ranger is stunned that his arrows hit mark. Knowing not if this was truly the right thing to do or not he is quickly reassured by his wunjo's voicing of appreciation. Nauth, however, can do nothing to show the cleric of Domi that he would continue to do more if possible. Struggling quietly against the spell, visions of Ull'Heimdall and Frigg'Isa begin flooding into the ranger's mind. The soft smell of smoke and Is'blossom begins to drift, seemingly, through his nostrils; that smell draws him close as if lying next to Friga, nose buried in her hair.
"Wunjo, remember, this must have already happened."
Not knowing if his logic is plausible or if his backwoods ideas are nothing more than just that, Nauth holds a look of pure acceptance upon his face; today is the day he will walk with Friga's hand in his and Ull'Heimdall's shoulder against his. There is still the chance, however, that the future God of Balance will swing his pendulum of temperament the other way in the next few minutes. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: actions trying to break free.25
active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 9 minutes heroism. 29 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] cat's grace. 3 rounds remaining fly. 23 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--75 (29 regular, 46 +1)
Appolo Ac 23 HP50 d20+6=14 d20+6=9 d20+6=22 d20+6=16 d20+6=15 Friday June 23rd, 2006 7:43:16 PM
Appolo lays on the ground quietly waiting for what comes next.
OOC:I rolled will checks for the next several rounds Appolo will be stck for quite sometime.
Battle Resumes - Round 10 (DM JohnP) d20+11=17 T8 d20+9=18 T3 d20+9=12 T1 d20+9=22 Gargalus d20+28=37 Crushing Hand d20+46=66 2d6(1+4)+12=17 T1 d20+9=26 d20+9=18 d20+4=16 T9 d20+9=16 d20+9=27 d20+4=14 T3 d20+9=24 d20+9=13 d20+4=19 T6 d20+10=19 T7 d20+10=19 Friday June 23rd, 2006 10:15:55 PM Appolo fortunately fell face-up when he plunged from the flying throne so he is able to see something of the battle overhead. He is still Held and, judging from the power Gargalus seems to wield, will be for some time.
Toros uses his wand once more and then tries to tumble away from the fey-trolls surrounding him. Moving from first square - 5 opponents threaten the space, DC = 23 (15 + 4x2) T2 - Tumble 28, no AoO T8 - Tumble 17, miss AC 18 T9 - Tumble 25, no AoO T3 - Tumble 20, miss AC 12 T1 - Tumble 17, miss AC 22
The liontaur finishes a short distance away, hidden and looking at his opponents.
Garrett swings at Gargalus when he cast his spell, managing to hit the future god. Then he flies higher and attacks again but misses Gargalus.
Nauthiz'Ull struggles futilely against the Crushing Hand but it's immense grip is too strong.
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Up in the sky, Gargalus looks down at the fight. He quickly realizes that his pets are having a difficult time locating the monster that talks and acts like a member of a Noble race. He gestures, concentrating as he does so, and a cloud of sparkly dust settles over where he thinks Toros may be hiding. Then he climbs higher again until he is 100 feet in the air. Concentration = 37, no AoO Toros - Hide checks are now at -40 Please make a Will save vs. DC 23 or become Blind (-2 AC, no DEX adjustment to AC, move at half speed, -4 penalty to Hide and Move Silent. ALso - please list all spells modifying AC
The Hand maintains it's grip on Nauthiz'Ull and squeezes tighter. Grapple check = 66 Crushing Damage = 17 Total Damage = 36
The fey-trolls chase after the now-visible Toros and try to hit him.
The first troll doesn't have to move but misses with all attacks. T1 - Claw misses AC 26 Claw misses AC 18 Bite misses AC 16
Troll T9 simply has to step forward 5 feet but also misses with all of its attacks. T9 - Claw misses AC 16 Claw misses AC 27 Bite misses AC 14
Troll T3 also has to move only 5 feet to reach Toros but also misses. T3 - Claw misses AC 24 Claw misses AC 13 Bite misses AC 19
Troll T6 runs ahead and attacks Toros. Its claws miss the liontaur. T6 - Claw misses AC 19
Troll T7 runs in also and attacks. Its swing also misses. T7 - Claw misses AC 19
The other fey-trolls simply move to surround Toros.
Garrett (AC:30, HP: 80/71) Saturday June 24th, 2006 11:51:23 AM
Active spells: Keen edge: doubles crit range of longsword. Duration (485 rounds) Shield of Faith: +3 deflection bonus to AC. Duration: (76 rounds) Fly: fly at a 60. (47 rounds) Divine Power: BAB +2, +6 enhancement to STR, 9 temporary HP. Duration (9 rounds)
Garrett Sees his friends down on the ground in trouble, and the wizard flying ever higher who is clearly in the drivers seat. He realizes that there is little he can do except continue to go after the wizard, and hope all his spells end when he does. Garrett casts Divine Power to give him a better chance to hit the flying fiend.
Garrett will then move 60' and place himself in front of and slightly above Gargalus.(Should he dispel my flying before he moves, Garrett would like to be in a position to make a grab for him or his chair to keep from falling.)
Toros d20=15 d20+11=26 d20+11=22 d20+11=27 d20+11=15 d20+11=23 d20=1 Sunday June 25th, 2006 9:24:08 AM
(This is my second post, it seems I lost the first one before being saved by the system, but hope will not be much difference between the two posts in terms of the rolls... ...well, the result of will save has not changed but tumble rolls have become higher, while AC has become lower compared to the previous ones...)
At least one God, Wardd, does not seem to leave the taur, as Taur manages to dodge all the attacks with his luck and magical abilities. However he is no longer small nor invisible, as his reduce person spell expires and his whole body is covered with some sparky dust. Toros knows this dust, which blinds eyes, from the battle in the castle, however at least for now he seems to see. (d20, 15 + 10(wisdom bonus) + 5(luck point))
The taur is not ready to give up yet and rushes to enter the barrack, hoping to get rid of his followers at least for a while. (move on the line-O and enter the barrack) He will not try to hide anymore but rely on his survivor agility and tumbling ability (tumble checks, 26, 22, 27, 15, 23).
He cannot help but wonder how he and his friend will be saved from this dire situation.
AC: 11+ Shield of faith 17 rounds (+2 AC) Protection from evil 15 rounds (+2 AC) Shield 8 rounds (+4 AC) also Mage Armor (+4 AC) and Longstrider should be still in effect. +3 Defensive fight +4 for movement on threatened areas, Mobility
Appolo Ac 23 HP50 Sunday June 25th, 2006 4:06:04 PM
Appolo lays on the ground and watches helplessly.
Battle Resumes - Round 11 (DM JohnP) Tumble d20+11=15 d20+11=22 T8 d20+9=19 T2 d20+9=16 T3 d20+9=19 T9 d20+9=18 T7 d20+10=16 T6 d20+10=25 Greater Dispel Magic d20+20=31 d20+20=34 d20+20=23 d20+20=40 Crushing Hand d20+46=64 2d6(5+2)+12=19 T6 d20+10=23 T7 d20+10=27 d6+6=10 T1 d20+9=28 d6+6=9 Monday June 26th, 2006 9:24:56 AM Interim post until map can be editted and uploaded. Other DM's please leave this alone.
Garrett casts a spell and climbs higher into the sky. He fairly glows with divine magics now as he floats 120' above the ground.
Toroa gets bigger and tries to escape the surrounding fey-trolls. DM Note - calculated AC as 1 (roll) + 3 (WIS) + 6 (DEX) + 1 (natural armor) - 1 (size) + 2 (deflection from Shield of Faith) + 4 (shield from Shield) + 4 (armor from Mage Armor) = 20, 21 vs. one specific opponent Total Defense (std. action) = +6 Mobility = +4 vs. AoO
The deflection bonus from Protection from Evil doesn't stack with Shield of Faith, but should have added to the save from Glitterdust.
You can't Fight Defensively unless making an attack or using a Full Round action, and the Total Defense is a better option anyway.
There are many opponents surrounding him and the liontaur manages to elude only one of the attacks. Still, his commitment to defense means that he doesn't get hit by any of the attacks. DM Note - Seven opponents, so Tumble DC is 27. Two additional Tumble checks made. T8 misses AC 19 T2 misses AC 16 T3 misses AC 19 T9 misses AC 18 T7 misses AC 16 T6 misses AC 25
Nauthiz'Ull and Appolo are unable to act.
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Up in the air, Gargalus sees that his spell wasn't enough to disable to pesky liontaur. So he moves downwards towards the ground. He turns back and makes a little waving gesture at Garrett before casting a spell. Garrett feels all of the magics stripped away from him in that fleeting instant before he starts sinking towards the ground. Caster level check vs. Keen Edge = 31, stripped Caster level check vs. Shield of Faith = 34, stripped Caster level check vs. Fly = 23, stripped Caster level check vs. Divine Power = 40, stripped Garrett - Roll 1d6, on a result of 1 you take 6d6 falling damage next round. Otherwise, you land safely in two rounds.
The spectral hand gripping Nauthiz'Ull continues to squeeze the breath from his body. Grapple check = 64 Crushing damage = 19
Some of the fey-trolls charge after Toros. Apparently these enhanced hunters are accustomed to driving prey from hiding holes so two run around the building to block the other exit.
The smaller fey-trolls run in after Toros and one of the large fey-trolls squeezes in too. The second one manages to hit the liontaur as so does the large one. T6 misses AC 23 T7 hits AC 27, 10 damage T1 hits AC 28, 9 damage
Xenia Monday June 26th, 2006 11:22:06 AM ...out of service area ...
In the Trees (DM JohnP) Monday June 26th, 2006 10:43:47 PM
Xenia tries to quietly close the gap with the two women, all the while wondering what they are discussing.
As she suspected, the taller of the two women is chattering away as the pair hurry along the path.
"So, they're probably pretty much goners. Right, Thora? I mean, Gargalus let loose those special monsters of his and then he came out himself. And the way he was shouting, he really seemed upset about something. So it's probably a good idea for us not to bother waiting and just head back to Alemi to let him know what happened."
"I bet it was interesting. Do you suppose that they could actually damage Gargalus? I mean, he's real sneaky and all. I bet that he had all sorts of protective magics ready to go. Or nasty things waiting to go off once he was attacked. I'd do that if I was as powerful as him. Wouldn't you?"
"So, do you think that the woman, the sneaky one got away? It'd be a good story if she did. How she got away while her companions held off the hordes. I bet I could make a good song from that story. "
Toros-OOC Tuesday June 27th, 2006 5:09:59 AM
Thanks for all the clarification of AC. Is Gargalus evil or neutral? With base speed of 50 (with longstrider) and double move, and without tumbling could Toros go and jump out of door at the other side of the barrack?
ed. JohnP - Gargalus is evil. With double move, Toros could easily make it out of the barracks and only have to worry about one AoO.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp35/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace: hide from undead:heroism:fly] d20+9=11 Tuesday June 27th, 2006 10:19:51 AM
The ranger knows taht there is little that he can do and that he possibly has done too much already. A smile manages itself across his deeply tanned face at teh thought that two of his arrows were able to hit his future god. Then a severe frown devours the smile at the thought of his future god disowning him now. Perhaps he will follow Celsiun instead as he is sure that Gargul will not grant him anything anymore.
"WUNJO! Destroy him if possible! He is too much of a coward to deal with us one-on-one! I will die from this spell while he floats on a chair; it is a precursor to his tendancies when he ascends! LAZY!"
Nauth will strugle again to free himself. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: actions grapple check.11
active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 9 minutes heroism. 29 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] cat's grace. 2 rounds remaining fly. 22 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--75 (29 regular, 46 +1)
Xenia Tuesday June 27th, 2006 11:02:59 AM
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Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d6=3 Tuesday June 27th, 2006 12:17:15 PM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 90 rounds
D6=3. Landing safely in 2 rounds.
Garrett feels all his spells and protections stripped away with a simple wave of Gargalus' hand. garrett now is sure that we are all dead. No longer able to fly, Garrett begins sinking back to the ground.
Garrett casts Bullstrength upon himself so that when he does reach the ground, he can try and help Nauth out of the grip of that hand before it is too late.
Yelling to Nauth, "We can't win this one Wunjo, there is no hope in this battle. His power is too great. Everything rests on Xenia now." Garrett's voice softens and he speaks to himself. "I will be there in a moment, and we shall die side by side wunjo."
Toros (-10hp) d20=11 2d8(1+3)+3=7 d8=3 Tuesday June 27th, 2006 2:42:46 PM
Toros moves to keep a distance with the fey-trolls. He will go out of the barrack and try to enter to the next one.
AC roll 11. AC 30, 31 (against the first fey-troll attacks)
Meanwhile his animated item heals him (9 hp)
Appolo Wednesday June 28th, 2006 12:08:25 PM
Appolays on the ground watching things withan amused detachment.He remains still and quiet.Just waiting his turn.
The Battle Resumes - Round 12 (DM JohnP) d20+9=17 d20+46=52 2d6(1+6)+12=19 Wednesday June 28th, 2006 2:29:29 PM DM Apology - Sorry for the late post. Lightning hit right outside the house last night and fried my cable modem, so no connectivity from home. Here at work, repeated server failures meant no access to saved documents.
The fight continues for those still capable of acting. Appolo and Nauthiz'Ull still are unable to escape or act.
Garrett casts a spell to strengthen himself before he lands and must fight the fey-trolls.
Appolo runs away from the fey-trolls who cannot attack the fleeing liontaur.
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Gargalus moves south towards the entrance of the compound. Once there, he casts a spell but no result is evident. Spellcraft - DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {Wall of Force}
The Crushing Hand squeezes Nauthiz'Ull again. The ranger is barely hanging onto his life now. Crushing Hand - Grapple = 52 Crushing Damage = 19
Some of the fey-trolls race after Toros while two join the fey-troll waiting for Garrett to land. Each of them waves their clawed hands in the air in anticipation of the fight.
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d20=5 Thursday June 29th, 2006 5:52:38 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 89 rounds
Spellcraft: Don't have my cs with me at work, probably a miss. (5 + modifier).
Seeing the fey trolls converging on where he is about to land, Garrett realizes that he will not be able to get to Nauth in time if he drops to the ground.
Garrett casts Airwalk upon himself, and prevents himself from sinking any further down. He then moves 20' towards Nauthiz'Ull, staying out of the reach of the fey trolls.
"I'm coming wunjo, just hold on for a few more seconds." Garrett calls out.
Toros Thursday June 29th, 2006 8:03:23 AM
Seeing that noone is with him in the barrack for the moment, Toros uses this time to step 5-ft to the wall in order not to be seen and then get his potion of gaseous form and drink it.
The Taur in the gaseous from will try to rise and pass to the second floor, which should not be so difficult to do, by finding a proper opening in the wooden wall between the two floors.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp16/90:longstrider:comprehend languages:cat's grace: hide from undead:heroism:fly] d20+9=16 Thursday June 29th, 2006 4:39:17 PM
Looking outwards towards his wunjo a calm begins to settle over his face.
"You must escape Garrett Jax As-Domi! You must help Xenia and the actuall future powers of the Wold!"
He looks around again and after a moments thought a deep, painful realization set it. His eyes grow wild as tears begin to streak from their corners. His mouth forms to say something, then it pauses and then his back arcs back in rage.
"HOW CAN THIS BE??!!!!!!! I spent half my life serving YOU!" Nauth thrusts a pointed finger int he direction of the betraying demigod. "You made me waste half of my life!"
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