The Battle Resumes - Round 13 (DM JohnP) d20+46=53 2d6(2+2)+12=16 T6 d20+12=15 Wednesday July 5th, 2006 8:29:23 AM Garrett casts a spell and stops falling to the ground, staying just out of the reach of the fey-trolls. Then he moves south towards Nauthiz'Ull.
Toros shifts over the wall and retrieves a potion from where it is stored. Then he gulps the potion down, transforming into an insubstantial form. Then he waits, looking for a knothole to slip through either upstairs or through the wall. DM Note - Retrieving potion is Move Equivalent, Drinking it another Move Equivalent. FYI - AC is now calculated as 10 (no roll, inactivated by Gaseous Form) + 3 (WIS) + 6 (DEX) - 1 (size) + 2 (deflection from Shield of Faith) + 4 (shield from Shield) + 4 (armor from Mage Armor) = 28, 29 vs. one specific opponent
Nauthiz'Ull screams imprecations at Gargalus while he struggles futilely.
Appolo watches things happen.
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Gargalus hovers, watching as his spells and creations destroy the party. He lifts a staff from somewhere on the chair, shaking it at Garrett.
"You wish to challenge me? Fight me toe-to-toe? If you choose, I shall do so but you will not like the lumps that I give you!"
The Crushing Hand squeezes Nauthiz'Ull once more, Crushing Hand - Grapple = 53 Crushing Damage = 16
The trolls scurry about. The ones under Garrett follow him, easily keeping pace with the cleric.
The small fey-troll T6 charges after Toros, swingimg it's clawed hand at the insubstantial liontaur. T6 - misses AC 15
Another fey-troll squeezes its way into the building but cannot attack.
Toros - gaseous form Wednesday July 5th, 2006 8:44:50 AM
It is an interesting feeling to be insubstantially floating on the air, however Toros does not have time to reflect upon it. He watches as the claws pass through his form without giving any harm, and without losing time the taur starts rising to the second floor.
(double move up to the ceiling and then the wall between the two floors, AC: 28/29 against the first attacker - thanks for the AC information! Still does Total Defense possible at this form I wonder...)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp0/90:UNCONSCIOUS:longstrider:comprehend languages: hide from undead:heroism:fly] Wednesday July 5th, 2006 9:53:33 AM
Slipping slowly to a darkened cave the ranger can once again see puffs of his breath. The cool cave is much different than the warm clearing in which he was just at. The cave is coated with ice; iced walls and outcroppings, frozen stalactites and the likes hold it, frozen in time, forever. He waits for a moment, wondering where in Celsiun's realm is Garrett. Obviously Nauth has returned home but a foggy mind will not surface the reason at why he would not be by his wunjo's side.
Drifting about through this cave the ranger with eyes like the ulf notice that he leaves not a footprint. trackless...perfect Nauth nods approvingly as he has heard of ranger's with so much skill that they too can walk without leaving a trail. His mind wanders some more as he wipes a fine powder of snow off of one of the frosted walls. Glyphs and runes appear beneath the snow, they are in the form of High Woldian.
There are numerous reasons that can explain what Nauth feels next but none make any sense. His body feels cold, really cold; a state of being that has not been felt for many years. As if that were not enough, something catches his attention from the corner of his eye. There is a great wall of ice with some form or raised platform or pedestal or something before him, sticking out from that wall is a dagger.
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active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 9 minutes heroism. 29 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] fly. 20 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--75 (29 regular, 46 +1)
Xenia Wednesday July 5th, 2006 10:00:51 AM
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Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) 3d8(8+2+8)+9=27 Wednesday July 5th, 2006 10:48:20 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 88 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 600 rounds
Garrett looks at the life slowly disappearing from his longtime friend, and prays that he is not too late.
Garrett yells back to Gargalus "We did not wish to fight you, you forced that choice upon us. Let my friends go, and I will fight your minions, as many as you wish to send. And I will fight them to the death if need be. I am more than a match for these fools, as they have yet to even scratch me. Let my friends go, they can do you no harm now, and are no challenge for your monstrosities. I will let you test your creations out on me, and send them back to the netherworld they came from."
(Just checking, but did you move me my max last round, it looks like I am 1 square short of where I should be from the previous map.)
Garrett moves 20' toward Nauthiz'Ull, and if with reach, converts his invisibility purge to a CSW. Healing Nauth for 27hp.
If I was able to reach Nauth and heal him, "Not yet wunjo. You have work to do in this world yet. Besides, where would I be without you?"
If unable to reach Nauth, "Damnit Gargalus, if he dies, then you will have to kill me also, because nothing will stop me from coming after you, save death. And even then, you might find a very nasty spirit looking to pay you back."
The Battle Resumes - Round 14 (DM JohnP) T6 d20+10=13 T7 d20+9=26 Crushing Hand d20+46=58 2d6(3+4)+12=19 Wednesday July 5th, 2006 11:07:12 PM Toros floats upwards through the ceiling and into the upper floor of the barracks. The two fey-trolls attack him as he moves but both miss. The second came close, though. Fey-troll T6 AoO - miss AC 13 Fey-troll T7 AoO - miss AC 26
Nauthiz'Ull goes into his happy place. Only to be wrenched out into a world of pain when Garrett flies up and heals him. DM JohnP - my mistake when I shrunk Garrett down to medium size
Appolo continues to helplessly watch the battle.
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Gargalus watches and yawns. Then he starts stretching his neck and arms.
"Boring! You're boring, all of you!"
He directs the flying chair towards the ground and then steps to the ground, all the while clutching the staff.
"Last chance! Acknowledge me as your master or I'll beat some sense into you!"
The Crushing Hand squeezes Nauthiz'Ull once more. Crushing Hand - Grapple = 58 Crushing damage = 19
The fey-trolls near Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull move forward but still cannot reach the pair.
The other fey-trolls move around the barracks searching for a way to get at Toros.
Toros Thursday July 6th, 2006 9:04:30 AM
Toros floats in the second floor, looking around where the flying fey-kobolds were staying and trying not to be seen from the windows and then rises up to the corner of the walls and roof.
Xenia Thursday July 6th, 2006 10:23:57 AM
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Appolo d20+4=13 Thursday July 6th, 2006 11:22:32 AM
Appolo continues to watch helplessly. Will 13
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) 3d8(7+8+7)+9=31 Thursday July 6th, 2006 5:13:29 PM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 88 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 600 rounds
"I have met my lord Gargalus, and it is not you. Do what you will, but I will never of my own free will, call you master."
Garrett converts his prayer spell to another CSW and heals Nauth for 31hp.
The Battle Resumes - Round 15 (DM JohnP) d20+46=54 2d6(2+3)+12=17 Thursday July 6th, 2006 10:42:46 PM Toros squeezed his gaseous body onto the roof of the building. He now has a good view of the entire compound, including where Gargalus stands.
Garrett heals the unresponsive Nauthiz'Ull once more while shouting defiance at Gargalus.
Appolo looks upwards in a mixture of horror and disgust. To end this way, lying helpless in the mud.
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Gargalus allows the hand to crush Nauthiz'Ull once more. Grapple = 54 Crushing Damage = 17
Then the future god makes a gesture and casts a spell. Suddenly he is the same size that Garrett was just a short while before. Spellcraft DC 20 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Righteous Might}
Then he moves closer to the pair of hovering heroes, twirling his staff as he approaches. The staff fairly hums with danger. Knowledge Arcana or Spellcraft DC 25 to identify - Highlight to display spoiler: {Staff of Power}
The fey-trolls fall back before their master. The other fey-trolls watch Toros on the roof.
Toros Friday July 7th, 2006 2:16:24 AM
While observing the entire compound and where Gargalus is Toros moves to reach to the next barrack that is close to the main entrance of the compound. He is all the way insubstantial...
Xenia Friday July 7th, 2006 3:57:39 PM
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Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d20=9 d20=16 d20+15=27 d8+7=9 Friday July 7th, 2006 10:43:31 PM
Spellcraft: 9 + modifier (don't have my cs, should be close to 20)
Spellcraft: 16 + modifier (should be 25 or higher)
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 87 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 599 rounds
Garrett turns to Nauth. "We are done Wunjo, I am going to try and take him out with us. Maybe it will Buy Appolo and Toros their freedom."
Garrett charges at Gargalus, and swings at the staff of power wielded by the wizard, hoping to break it and kill the evil fiend.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp22/90:longstrider:comprehend languages: hide from undead:heroism:fly] Sunday July 9th, 2006 8:03:21 PM Release me from your trickery Gargalus! and feel the bite of Ull'Heimdall!
Spit flies from Nauth's mouth as his eyes begin to pulse in red, blood-shot anger. His whole world is coming down around him and he cannot even die firing a shot at his foe. His master has betrayed him and has shown that the divine have their own agenda; they care nothing for mortal souls.
Domi will now have my prayers whence I return to my real body Gargalus! Your main counterpoint has just grown that much stronger and you have lost a valuable agent. You know not what I speak of yet but rest assured that you will know it in the future!
Nauth does everything possible to tear his way free of the spell (including burning any hero points as dramatic effect) and if he does come free will begin drawing arrow to bowstring.
"Wunjo, we will reunite soon enough, take that damned selfish demigod out!"
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active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 9 minutes heroism. 29 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] fly. 18 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--75 (29 regular, 46 +1)
The Battle Resumes - ROund 16 (DM JohnP) Gargalus AoO d20+17=36 d8+8=15 Crushing Hand d20+46=56 2d6(4+6)+12=22 T2 d20+13=24 T3 d20+13=16 T4 d20+13=19 Monday July 10th, 2006 9:36:02 AM
Up at roof level, Toros keeps moving south towards the entrance.
Garrett charges towards Gargalus, allowing the enlarged villain to swing at him. Gargalus swing his staff in both hands and hits the Protector hard. Gargalus AoO - hits AC 36, 15 damage
Garrett attempts to break the staff held by Garaglus but fails to do so. DM Note - This is a Sunder attempt, so I'm using those rules.
Nauthiz'Ull squirms like a worm in the grasp of his future master's spell.
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Gargalus steps back 5 feet and casts a spell. He appears visibly faster afterwards. Then he whistles for the fey-trolls while reaching for a potion from his belt pouch. Spellcraft DC 18 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Haste}
The Crushing Hand squeezes Nauthiz'Ull some more. Grapple = 56 Crushing Damage = 22
The three nearest fey-trolls respond to their master's call and rush towards Garrett who is now low enough for them to attack. Fey-troll T2 almost hits the Protector but the other two miss badly. T2 misses AC 24 T3 misses AC 16 T4 misses AC 19
Garrett Tuesday July 11th, 2006 12:36:38 PM
Correction: HP: 56/71.
Toros Tuesday July 11th, 2006 1:08:40 PM
Toros continues to float in the air to the next barrack.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp0/90:UNCONSCIOUS:longstrider:comprehend languages: hide from undead:heroism:fly] Tuesday July 11th, 2006 1:15:58 PM
Again there is a great force squeezing the life out of Nauth like a lemon. Again he finds himself in the cold cave but this time the item in the wall is visible and in great focus; in fact, everything else is out of focus. He walks towards the item, a dagger, and frozen tear drops tink off of the ice floor.
Emotions swim through the ranger's heart as he grows steadily closer; emotions that are somewhat foreign to him.
love...home...security...confidence
He tries to call out but two things happen; first, he has no control over what he is saying; second, nothing is audibly produced. Instead he hears a voice so sweet and so loving that his next step finds his knee driving into the flooring with enough force to crack the ice around it. Tears stream faster than before and leave a frozen trail down his cheeks; the tiniest of icecicles begin to form along the corners of his chin.
The Battle Resumes - Round 17 (DM JohnP) Gargalus d20+18=29 d8+8=12 T2 d20+11=29 d6+6=9 d20+11=23 d20+6=12 T3 d20+11=20 d20+11=15 d20+6=21 T4 d20+11=22 d20+11=14 d20+6=11 Tuesday July 11th, 2006 10:50:32 PM Appolo watches helplessly. Maybe he will be able to act soon.
Garrett steps forward and swings at Gargalus but misses both times. Even if he did hit, the weapon passes harmlessly through the future deity.
Toros floats further south. And Nauthiz'Ull is simply disabled so that if he chooses to act, he will become disabled.
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Gargalus swings once at Garrett, hitting the Protector hard once more. Then he gestures and the hand crushing Nauthiz'Ull moves somewhere else. Gargalus hits AC 29, 12 damage
The three fey-trolls move ahead to attack Garrett once more. One manages to hit the Protector but the other two cannot connect. T2 claw - hits AC 29, 9 damage; claw - misses AC 23; bite - misses AC 12 T3 claw - misses AC 20; claw - misses AC 15; bite - misses AC 21 T4 claw - misses AC 22; claw misses AC 14; bite - misses AC 11
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 35/71) d20+14=34 3d8(5+2+6)+9=22 Wednesday July 12th, 2006 8:50:20 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 85 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 597 rounds
Garrett takes a free 5' step towards Nauth and converts one of his 3rd level spells to healing. (concentration check: 34) And heals his companion for 22hp.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp22/90:longstrider:comprehend languages: hide from undead:heroism:fly] d20+12=16 d20+12=21 d20+10=30 d20+10=25 d20+2=19 d8+2=7 d8+2=4 d8+2=6 d8+2=3 3d10(8+8+1)=17 d6=1 d6=3 Wednesday July 12th, 2006 12:24:53 PM
Again Nauth finds himself being ripped away from the iced cave...but the dagger was so close. The cave races away from him as he flies backwards out of this surreal episode.
Blinking violently for a second Nauth begins to feel the warmth of Garrett's and Domi's magic wash over him. His eyes take in the scene as fast as the startled ulf. He waits for Garrett's intentions, then acts. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: actions Nauth will run only if Garrett takes to fleeing as well. If he does then Nauth will keep pace with Garrett, bow in hand and one eye over his shoulder.
If Garrett stays then Nauth will unleash a barrage of arrows at the future fickle god. A1.16 A2.21 A3.30 confirm.25 A4.25 D1.most likely a miss D2.7 +1 fire D3.10 +17 flaming burst D4.3 +3 fire Total damage.41 possible
active effects longstrider comprehend languages hide from undead. 8 minutes heroism. 28 minutes [+2 attack, saves, skill checks] fly. 10 rounds remaining
arrows remaining--71 (25 regular, 46 +1)
)ed. JohnP - Drew, can you clarify what Nauthiz'Ull is doing this turn? Since Garrett is unable to run this turn, will Nauthiz'Ull be firing arrows?
Xenia Wednesday July 12th, 2006 12:30:03 PM
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Toros Wednesday July 12th, 2006 11:18:43 PM
Toros continues to float on the same direction, however being insubstantial and unable to do anything, while Garrett and Nauth suffer has started to become very much unbearable...
The Battle Resumes - Round 18 (DM JohnP) Dispel Magic d20+10=25 d20+10=28 d20+10=16 d20+10=25 d20+10=17 T2 d20+9=25 d20+9=19 d20+4=23 T3 d20+11=12 T4 d20+11=23 d20+11=28 d6+6=12 d20+6=15 T8 d20+6=21 T9 d20+6=20 Thursday July 13th, 2006 11:36:19 PM Garrett steps ahead and heals the ailing Nauthiz'Ull. He manages to avoid any attacks from Gargalus or the fey-trolls while doing so.
Nauthiz'Ull elects to fire arrows at Gargalus rather than heeding the advice of his wunjo. Only one of his arrows, the most carefully aimed, manages to strike his future deity. Even that arrow doesn't faze Gargalus and it is only the fire damage that affects him. Still, it does draw a menacing glower from Gargalus. DM Note - It's only 2d10 on a critical, since the multiplier for the bow is X3.
Since Nauthiz'Ull is floating above the reach of the fey-trolls, they cannot attack him.
Toros keeps floating away.
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Gargalus snorts at Nauthiz'Ull's feeble attempt at archery.
"You're making a pest of yourself, up there!"
With that, he gestures and a spell washes over Nauthiz'Ull, stripping away his magics. Dispel checks vs. spells: Longstrider - 25 vs. DC 12, stripped Comprehend Languages - 28 vs. DC 12, stripped Hide from Undead - 16 vs. DC 12, stripped Heroism - 25 vs. DC 16, stripped Fly - 17 vs. DC 16, stripped
Nauthiz'Ull starts floating gently to the ground, landing next turn.
The fey-trolls attack Garrett, figuring the Protector as the target desired by their master. Of all of the attacks, only one hits but it is a solid strike. T2 - claw misses AC 25; claw misses AC 19; bite misses AC 23 T3 - claw misses AC 12 (natural 1) T4 - claw misses AC 23; claw hits AC 28, 12 damage; bite misses AC 15
The other fey-trolls keep pace with Toros. The ones who race ahead try to climb the sides of the building. Both manage to get up onto the building and move next to the gaseous liontaur. T8 - Climb 21 T9 - Climb 20
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 27/71) d20+14=26 4d8(8+5+5+8)+9=35 Friday July 14th, 2006 8:03:36 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 85 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 597 rounds
Garrett converts his last 5th level spell into a cure critical (concentration check 26)and heals Nauthiz'Ull for 35 hp.
Garrett says to Nauth as he heals him. "There is no time Wunjo. We cannot defeat him, and you know that. Get Appolo and get out of here. I will give you as long as I can. If you don't go now, we all die. I go to Domi, and am proud to do so. Finish the mission and save the Wold."
Garrett Friday July 14th, 2006 8:06:28 AM
forgot he was up in the air. I will take a free 5' up, using airwalk and heal him. If I could not reach him with it after 5 more feet, then I would stay put and cast it upon myself.
Appolo d20+6=26 d20+10=26 Saturday July 15th, 2006 9:49:49 AM
Appolo finally breaks free of the spell and rolls to the right.Getting to his feet he moves off to the edge of the building{Q16} and fires his bow at Gargulus.Hoping to distract him.
Will 26 Attack 26
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Toros Monday July 17th, 2006 3:15:46 AM
The wemic rises up in order not to be caught by the chasing trolls climbing to the barrack and continue to move to the South as if blending with the wind.
OOC: Dear DM, what is the direction of the wind, if there is any, at the moment?
Xenia Monday July 17th, 2006 10:18:52 AM
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Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp22/90] d20+12=27 d20+12=25 d20+7=20 d20+2=22 d20+2=5 d8+2=7 d8+2=4 d8+2=7 d8+2=3 d6=5 d6=5 d6=6 d6=4 Monday July 17th, 2006 5:46:56 PM
Floating downward Nauth takes the chance to rip another round of shots off at T4 before landing next to the trollish brute. All four arrows seem to land true; they leave a trail of smoke as the tips ignite in mid flight.
"Wunjo, I am sorry but I cannot leave you. This lord of mine dares turn his back on me wunjo, and he will be dealt with to my fullest degree. Fear not my death either wunjo, we have given this Wold everything we have to offer. I cannot dream a better way to leave and I have twice now seen Friga's dagger in the Cave of the Ancients." ................................................ a1.27 a2.25 a3.20 a4.22 confirm.5 d1.7 + 5 (fire) d2.4 + 5 (fire) d3.7 + 6 (fire) d4.3 + 4 (fire) dtotal.41
attack figures in point blank shot and rapid shot with -2 to each shot.
The Battle Resumes - Round 19 (DM JohnP) d8=8 T8 d20+9=12 T9 d20+9=29 d20+9=20 d6+6=7 T2 d20+11=31 d20+11=29 2d6(3+4)+12=19 T3 d20+11=18 T4 d20+11=27 d6+6=9 Gargalus d20+20=32 d8+8=9 d20+15=26 d20+10=30 d20+10=22 d8+8=13 T2 d20+9=14 d20+9=15 d20+4=13 T3 d20+11=21 d20+11=22 d20+6=21 T4 d20+11=20 d20+11=14 d20+6=15 Monday July 17th, 2006 11:13:43 PM Garrett moves closer to heal Nauthiz'Ull as the ranger floats to the ground. The wounds on the ranger close, leaving him only mildly wounded. Nauthiz'Ull should have 57 hps after this
Appolo finally breaks free of the spell holding him and he acts immediately. He fires an arrow at Garaglus but watches it sail wide.
Toros floats upwards to escape the fey-trolls but each is able to attack him as he does so. One manages a very good strike but doesn't actually do any damage. Then he drifts slightly with the wind. T8 - claw misses AC 12 T9 - claw hits AC 29 (threat), not confirmed AC 20, 7 damage (completely absorbed by DR 10/magic ... not considering fey-trolls natural weapons to bypass this DR Wind is light, from the Northwest.
Nauthiz'Ull ignores the threat of the fey-trolls and fires his bow four times at one of them. He hits with all four shots, inflicting much damage on the fey-troll. In turn, however, the fey-trolls attack the ranger. T2 - claw hits AC 31 (threat), confirmed AC 29, 19 damage T3 - claw misses AC 18 T4 - claw hits AC 27, 9 damage
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Gargalus swings his staff at Garrett to reduce the healing abiliy of the party. He hits twice and nearly downs the cleric. Gargalus - 1st attack hits AC 32, 9 damage 2nd attack misses AC 26 3rd attack hits AC 30 (threat), not confirmed AC 22, 13 damage
The fey-trolls continue to follow their master's orders and keep attacking Garrett. However, none of them can defeat the Protector's armor. T2 - claw misses AC 14; claw misses AC 15; bite misses AC 13 T3 - claw misses AC 21; claw misses AC 22; bite misses AC 21 T4 - claw misses AC 20; claw misses AC 14; bite misses AC 15
The other fey-trolls mark Toros' passage through the air.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 50 d20+10=25 d20+10=27 d20+10=25 Tuesday July 18th, 2006 8:06:52 AM
Appolo fire 3 arrows at the nearest of the fey trolls."Come on Garret break and run.Move!!"He calls out.
Appolo OOC d8=5 d8=7 d8=4 Tuesday July 18th, 2006 8:08:44 AM
Appolo Damage 5 7 4= 16 points of damage.
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 23/71) d20+14=15 d20+14=28 2d8(1+8)+9=18 Tuesday July 18th, 2006 8:34:22 AM
Active Spells: Bullstrength, +4 strength, duration 84 rounds Airwalk, walk on air, normal move, 596 rounds
Garrett converts his 2nd level Augury into a CMW and uses it upon himself. Cast defensively: 15. (Using a hero point) cast defensively: 28
DM Announcement (JohnP) Tuesday July 18th, 2006 10:23:45 PM I want to increase the pace and return to daily posting. Starting tomorrow night, there will be a DM post every night. If people haven't posted, I will conclude that you are on "autopilot" and repeating the actions from the last post.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp57/90] d20+12=14 d20+12=22 d20+7=8 d20+2=9 d8+2=3 d6=1 Wednesday July 19th, 2006 12:26:39 AM
There is nothing but the icy look of sheer determination on the face of the ranger. His eyes are focused, seemingly, but the expression is quickly betrayed for what it truly is....worry.
His wunjo stands next to him and that comforts the arctic man yet he cannot seem to shake the sense of impending doom; his shot accuracy is proof enough of the distraction. ................................................ a1.14 a2.22 a3.8 a4.9 d1.n/a d2.3 + 1 (fire) d3.n/a d4.n/a dtotal.41
attack figures in point blank shot and rapid shot with -2 to each shot.
OOC- what a horrible round of firing!
Toros Wednesday July 19th, 2006 5:38:12 AM
This time the claws find their target on the taur's torso, however Toros feels no pain, thanking to his insubstantial form. Still, he has no chance but try to get rid of these trolls and moves along with the wind further to the South.
Garrett Wednesday July 19th, 2006 8:23:16 AM
OOC:(I leave on vacation this morning. DanK will be posting for me the rest of this week, and RichP will cover me next week. Thanks and good luck.)
The Battle Resumes - Round 20 (DM JohnP) T2 d20+11=25 d6+6=11 T3 d20+11=22 d6+6=10 T4 d20+11=23 d6+6=9 Gargalus d20+20=23 d20+20=29 d8+8=13 d20+15=23 d20+10=20 T2 d20+11=29 d6+6=10 d20+11=14 d20+6=21 T3 d20+11=30 d6+6=8 d20+11=19 d20+6=16 T4 d20+11=26 d6+6=7 Wednesday July 19th, 2006 10:55:48 AM Temporary holding post. Touch it at your peril.
Apoll fires three arrows at the nearest fey-troll (T4), hitting all three times. However, only one of the arrows penetrates the fey-troll's tough hide.
Garrett heals himself, making a heroic effort to avoid attacks from Gargalus and the fey-trolls.
Nauthiz'Ull fires at fey-troll T4 but must have been badly shaken by the pervious attacks. He only hits once, scorching the creature slightly. Then the fey-trolls attack the ranger, ripping the ranger to shreds and leaving him a bloody ruin on the ground. DM Note - Nauthiz'Ull took 28 points of damage last round, leaving him with 29 hps. T2 - claw hits AC 25, 11 damage T3 - claw hits AC 22, 10 damage T4 - claw hits AC 23, 9 damage
And Toros keeps floating with the wind.
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Gargalus moves 5 feet to one side and swings his staff at Garrett again but manages to connect only once. Gargalus - 1st attack misses AC 23 Haste attack hits AC 29, 13 damage 2nd attack misses AC 23 3rd attack misses AC 20
The fey-trolls turn from the fallen ranger and attack Garrett. Two of the creatures hit the Protector hard enough to drop him. T2 - claw hits AC 29, 10 damage; claw misses AC 14; bite misses AC 21 T3 - claw hits AC 30, 8 damage; claw misses AC 19; bite misses AC 16
The third fey-troll (T4) whirls around and charges Appolo. T4 hits AC 26, 7 damage
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 45 d20+14=15 d20+14=24 d10+4=14 Thursday July 20th, 2006 11:40:31 AM
Appolo drops his bow and arrows,draws his sword and swings twice at the foul creature in front of him.
Attack 15, 24 Damage longsword 14.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp-1/90:UNCONSCIOUS] Thursday July 20th, 2006 12:15:15 PM I must be tough...
This quick thought races through Nauth's mind as he watches the fey rip and bite and slice through him again and again, yet this time he feels no pain.
Then he blinks...
His body is washed over with the absolute greatest feeling; a slight cool that starts in his core and works outwards, leaving his fingertips and toes still warm. A cool like the 'summer' mornings of the Vein when he woke early to stretch and track the outside of the village.
He opens his eyes and can see his breath, a comforting sight indeed but beyond that his eyes have yet to adjust tot he glimmering light.
Shifting his weight he hears the sound of crunching snow and icepack which tells him he is home.
A faint smile is growing as he allows his eyes to adjust to the light.
Xenia Thursday July 20th, 2006 6:15:49 PM
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The Battle Resumes - Round 21 (DM JohnP) d20+9=16 d20+9=24 d6+6=7 d20+4=5 Thursday July 20th, 2006 10:36:58 PM Appolo drops his bow and moves closer to the fey-troll. He manages to hit once but feels the creature's hide absorb some of the impact. DM Note - Next round, when using shortsword, please report electricity separately.
Nauthiz'Ull thinks happy thoughts about a cold place while he feels his life trickling away.
Garrett notices very little as he lies on the ground at Gargalus' feet. And Toros keeps floating away.
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Gargalus withdraws something from his belt and reaches down to Garrett's still body. Then he shifts closer to Nauthiz'Ull.
The fey-trolls move to surround Appolo. Fey-troll T4 attacks the pirate but only hits once. T4 - claw misses AC 16; claw hits AC 24, 7 damage; bite misses AC 5 (natural 1)
Appolo Ac 23 Hp38 d20+14=31 d20+14=17 d20+14=25 d10+4=8 d8+4=5 d10+4=8 d6=6 d6=6 Friday July 21st, 2006 11:31:16 AM
Appolo unleashes a full attack on the creature Swing 3 times."Garret get out take our friend with you."
Attack 31 Critical 17 25 Damage 8x2= 16,5,8 Shocking burst 12 for a total of 41.
The Battle Resumes - Round 22 (DM JohnP) d20+10=18 T2 d20+9=29 d20+9=25 2d6(4+4)+12=20 d20+9=19 d20+4=21 T3 d20+9=28 d6+6=9 d20+9=27 d6+6=8 d20+4=20 Sunday July 23rd, 2006 10:13:15 PM Appolo swings at the fey-troll F4, hitting several times and putting the troll on the ground.
Toros keeps floating away on the wind.
Garrett's wounds have stopped bleeding but he is lying unconcious at the feet of Gargalus.
Nauthiz'Ull is still bleeding slowly.
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Gargalus turns and casts a spell at Toros. The liontaur feels the magics surrounding hi fail and he begins floating downwards. Then he steps closer to Nauthiz'Ull. Dispel Magic - caster level check = 18 vs. DC 16
The two fey-trolls still standing around Appolo attack the pirate. The first one smashes his claw through Appolo's defenses and nearly disembowel him. The second hits the rogue twice. T2 - claw hits AC 29 (threat), confirmed AC 25, 20 damage; claw misses AC 19; bite misses AC 21 T3 - claw hits AC 28, 9 damage; claw hits AC 27, 8 damage; bite misses AC 20
The fey-trolls near Toros prepare to attack the liontaur when he lands next round.
Appolo ac 23 Hp2 d20+9=10 d20+15=30 d20+29=30 d20+14=20 Monday July 24th, 2006 9:12:02 AM
Hurt bad seeing his friends are down,Appolo turns away from T3 and sprints past T2.Heads arouind the corner and down the lane.Appolo is in full retreat.{Run feat}
Fortititude 10 Hide 20 Move silently 30
Toros d20=9 Monday July 24th, 2006 3:23:04 PM
As soon as Toros lands, he tries to hide and escape from the trolls.
AC roll: 9. Sorry, which spells are in effect? All the protective spells are gone, I guess. However, what about the glitter dust? If it is also dispelled, please roll hide and move silently checks for me. If not dispelled, just consider as moving in full defense.
Xenia Monday July 24th, 2006 4:00:03 PM
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The Battle Resumes - Round 23 (DM JohnP) T2 d20+9=26 Toros d20+12=17 d20+15=35 T1 d20+6=7 d20+9=11 T6 d20+6=19 d20+9=20 d6+6=8 d20+9=26 d6+6=7 2d6(1+1)+9=11 d20+4=18 d6+3=5 T7 d20+6=18 d20+9=20 d6+6=8 d20+9=23 d6+6=8 2d6(4+2)+9=15 d20+4=7 Monday July 24th, 2006 10:57:32 PM Appolo sprints away from the fey-trolls, exposing his back to one of them. It almost catches the rogue but he can sprint away. T2 AoO - misses AC 26 vs. 23+4 (Mobility) DM Question - did you intend to: a) make a double move running, not bothering with Hide and Move Silent; b) make a single move running, then Hide and Move Silent; or, c) move at half or normal speed, not running, while Hiding and Moving Silently? Appolo is placed as if b) was chosen - moved 150', then hidden and silent.
Toros drops to the ground, trying to fold himself into the shadows that are here. He manages to hide, somewhat, but he is as silent as a falling leaf. Hide = 17, Move Silent = 35 (nat 20)
Garrett was stabilized by whatever wand Gargalus used. Nauthiz'Ull is still bleeding out.
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Gargalus reaches down with the wand and taps Nauthiz'Ull. Then he moves off to the south, tucking the wand away as he goes and wielding his staff in both hands again.
The fey-trolls that were attacking Appolo chase after him.
The fey-trolls surrounding the fallen Toros try to locate the hiding liontaur. The first makes a great SNIFF and then claws at Toros. T1 - Spot = 7 (nat 1), vs. Hide of 17; Move action to pinpoint using Scent; Claw misses AC 11
The second manages to see where the liontaur is and unleashes a furious assault. Well, it manages to hit even though it doesn't do much damage. T6 - Spot = 19 vs. Hide of 17; Claw #1 - hits AC 20, 8 damage; Claw #2 hits AC 26, 7 damage; Rend = 11 damage; Bite hits AC 18, 5 damage
The third fey-troll also manages to spot the liontaur and launches a similar attack. T7 - Spot = 18 vs. Hide of 17; Claw #1 hits AC 20, 8 damage; Claw #2 hits AC 23, 8 damage; Rend = 15 damage; Bite misses AC 7
Toros d20=11 d8=1 d8=8 d8=2 d20=10 d20=18 Tuesday July 25th, 2006 2:04:44 PM
Sorry, last round I have meant to move with total defense, thus only T6's Claw #2 hits (AC 26, 7 damage), doesn't it? (Toros AC was 24 with total defense last round, and no rendering damage applies unless both of the claw attacks are successful) Besides, Toros would use his luck points for a better hide check, as he is large in size now.
AC roll is 11. So this turn the total AC is 26. Also +4 to AC for Mobility.
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The animated item heals the wounds of Toros (13 hp),while Wardd continues to back him, which give him a chance to escape from the attack of Trolls. In total defense the taur double-moves, trying to leave some space between the trolls and himself, and reach to the compound entrance and then go out of the walls. If he can reach outside he will try to hide once again. (with luck points hide 25, move silently 33)
Appol ac 23 Hp2 d20+9=19 d20+10=27 d20+10=17 Tuesday July 25th, 2006 4:19:39 PM
Appolo continues his headlong retreat heading for the wall.While trying to use the shadows and any cover that can be found.{Choice B is correct,}He is unaware of what is happening to anyone else as he is still wounded Severly.
Fortitude 19 Hide 27 Move Silently 17
Nauthiz'Ull Tuesday July 25th, 2006 6:21:12 PM
Everything begins to focus in; the light hurts his eyes no more and the scene is the same, ice covered walls, snow on the ground and High Woldian glyphs dancing about on the ice's surface.
There is a faint voice beconing him to come closer to the object imbedded into the wall. Something flashes across the surface next to it...a woman's face perhaps. The image, although fleeting as it was, fills the seasoned ranger with a sense of love, home, warmth and closure; maybe his time has come?
He reaches out to touch the object, a dagger, but his hand wafts through it; it is not substantial. he tries again, panic rising and whispers a name through a choked throat..
"Frigga..."
The Battle Resumes - Round 24 (DM JohnP) T1 d20+9=21 T6 d20+9=24 d6+6=9 T7 d20+9=27 d6+6=12 d20+4=5 T6 d20+9=24 d6+6=7 T7 d20+11=13 Tuesday July 25th, 2006 9:39:57 PM Toros squeals in frustration as the fey-trolls claws rip into his hide and cause grievous wounds. He should have concentrated on protecting himself but did not think to do so. But he realizes his error as his intelligent periapt casts a healing spell. Then he tries to run away from the compound. But the fey-trolls now block the entrance so he has to climb the wall. T1 AoO - misses AC 21 T6 AoO - AC 24, 9 damage if that hits T7 AoO - AC 27, 12 damage if that hits DM Note - If you wanted total defense, you should have indicated that. - Please review your character sheet since the copy I have has your armor modifier as only +9 (+6 dex, +3 wis, +1 natural, -1 size) and Dodge only takes that to +10 vs. one opponent. - Finally, that character sheet shows the intelligent item as a periapt. - I rolled a '1' for climb, but felt that Toros should be able to make it over the wall.
Appolo runs for the wall.
Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull are both stabilized.
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Gargalus keeps moving closer to the entrance of the compound, shaking his head as he does.
The fey-trolls attacking Toros keep after him and two manage to attack the liontaur. T6 - claw AC 24, 7 damage if hits T7 - claw misses AC 13
Toros d8=7 d8=4 d20=18 d20=18 d20=9 Wednesday July 26th, 2006 2:28:29 AM
OOC: I had mentioned Total Defense, however you are right that when you read what I had written, the total defense seems to be tied to a condition, which has not worked well. And the AC is true. And thanks for the Climb check. with total defense only T7 hits, 12 hp damage.
While his periapt heals him for one last time (14 hp) Toros just tries to hide and get rid of his opponents. (AC check: 35 (18 d20 + 9 AC +1 dodge + 6 total defense, double movement), hide 35 with luck points, 24 move silently) The taur will lead to the Sout-East to reach where they have left the forest with Garrett.
Appolo AC 23 Hp 3 d20+10=14 d20+9=16 d20+9=13 d20+11=16 Wednesday July 26th, 2006 7:20:28 AM
Appolo uncoils his ropw and grappling hook,hurls it up and climbs over the wall.When reaches the top he recovers his rope and hook,then jumps to the ground upon hitting the ground he rolls comes up and sprints inot the forest heading back to Oshiir House.
Climb 14 Fortitude 16Jump 13,tumble 16
Run Away! Run Away! (DM JohnP) Wednesday July 26th, 2006 10:58:38 PM Toros and Appolo both manage to scale the wall and escape the compound and the opponents that took the lives of their companions. Now the problem is to collect their wits and head back to Oshirr House. Hopefully the lives of Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull bought Xenia the time needed to elude any pursuers.
And pursuit there certainly is. When Gargalus sees them heading across the grass to the trees, he shouts to his fey-trolls. The pack of created creatures spews from the compound and begins hunting the two escapees. Seeing this, Appolo and Toros have no choice but to run. They've seen what happens when someone tries to stand and fight a pack of these things. Turning tail, they start running towards Oshirr House.
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Ahead of them, Xenia suddenly hears the hooting calls of trolls on the hunt. She thinks that she knows what this means ... her companions have escaped. But there's nothing for her to do but to run. And keep running until she reaches Oshirr House.
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Back inside the compound, Nauthiz'Ull and Garrett are only dimly aware of their surroundings. Each of them is picked up and carried into the lair of the future evil god. Who knows what unspeakable horrors their unconcious bodies might be subjected to.
Xenia Thursday July 27th, 2006 11:21:18 AM
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Appolo Ac 23 Hp3 d20+14=28 d20+13=26 d20+9=16 Thursday July 27th, 2006 11:21:43 AM
Appolo continues his all out retreat down the trail,while trying to cover his trail as much as possible sticking to the shadows and moving silently.
Move Silently 28 hide 26 Fortitude 16
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday July 27th, 2006 4:27:03 PM
He walks around in a tight cirle, pacing actually, staring at the dagger and wishing until his brain hurts that Frigga would be there.
She is here, I know it; Ull'Heimdall will be close at hand. I am heading to my family; to my new home.
A sudden panic hits the ranger as he begins whipping about looks to and fro for his fellow metal clad Protector of Domi. Why isn't he here? Did he make it out okay?
Running Through The Woods (DM JohnP) Thursday July 27th, 2006 11:11:15 PM Appolo quickly realizes that it's useless to try hiding from the fey-trolls. The things can smell his path and unless he can keep far enough ahead of them, he will have no chance to try to throw them from his trail. But this is where his conditioning comes in ... it's time to run.
Toros quickly joins up with the rogue and the two run down the trail. Maybe, just maybe, they'll encounter a patrol from Oshirr House and elude their pursuers.
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Ahead of them on the trail, Xenia keeps running. It seems like forever but Thora and Dreana start to look more relaxed. The fire-haired rogue now realizes that they are only minutes, certainly less than half an hour, from Oshirr House.
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And everything goes black for Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull.
Please stay tuned to learn exactly what humiliation or torture Gargalus has planned for the two fallen companions!
Toros 2d8(3+4)+3=10 2d8(1+2)+3=6 2d8(5+5)+3=13 Friday July 28th, 2006 1:22:28 AM
Toros heals Appolo for 10 hps and later, when they stop for a second 13 hps more (rolled again) and except that keep running to the Oshirr House.
Garret Friday July 28th, 2006 9:05:10 AM
Very sorry folks, I was on vacation for me and my Sub went MIA on me as well. I will be back and posting Monday
Xenia Friday July 28th, 2006 11:59:23 AM
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Toros Friday July 28th, 2006 1:20:42 PM
OOC: I will be away from my place next week and I do not know the Internet access conditions at where I will be. In case I cannot post I hope Toros can be NPCed by the DM. Thanks a lot, good luck and see you soon!!
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