Appolo Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 11:32:30 AM
Appolo heads for the house.He immediately strips down.Revealing multiple wounds.When asked what he needs as he accepts the healing"A nice big steak,some strong ale,eggsand bread then a nice long bath followed by sleeping until I awke in my own time and place."
Xenia Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 12:21:24 PM
Whoa ...
Solemness while Alemi is taking on the glowing Power Stone Thing. This is the sort of stuff Gods are made of. For the first time the girl rogue sees it. In the back of her mind, she wonders what it must have been like to fight Gargul.
"Wooooo!!!" That's for when Alemi leaves. "We did it!!! Wedidit! Wedidit! Wedidit!!!" She jumps up and grabs Garrett around the neck.
"Oh! Oh, sorry. Oh stars. You're all covered in blood." Half laughing, she helps her companions to their house. "hehe. We did it, guys!"
All the energy drains out of her, though, when they get inside. Not in a bad way, but in a real satisfied sort of got-things-done sort of way.
"Bath ... " the dark rogue says. "Need bath ... Want bath ... "
The warm water is like floating in luxury.
Garrett Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 9:52:01 PM
Garrett accepts Xenias congratulations with a grimace of pain, quickly followed by a smile.
"You did most of it. All I did was distract him by punching his staff with my face."
Garrett thinks quickly about a bath after he takes off his armor, but by the time it registers he is laying on his back drifting into slumberland.
The Day After (DM JohnP) Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 10:32:10 PM
The bath is relaxing, soothing and oh so warm. Xenia calls several times to get extra hot water brought as she soaks in the tub until all the aches and pains have eased.
Garrett declines her thanks but he rapidly falls asleep after removing his armor. Appolo also doffs his armor and immediately looks for a meal.
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The rest of the day passes uneventfully, as does the evening. A good night's sleep leaves each of them feeling much better. Students continue to bring food and other simple requests from the party.
By the afternoon of the following day, everyone is getting a bit antsy. They've been here at least twenty-four hours and there is not news yet. And no one has come to thank them, either. And they're still here.
Xenia d20+22=35 d20+22=26 d20+20=35 d20+13=24 Thursday August 3rd, 2006 1:39:14 PM
The dark rogue climbs up to the North Wall where they had fought the Great Battle against the Fey Orcs and the Fey Kobolds. She seats herself in the cradle of one of the stone crenellations and looks out over the field, out toward the distant trees.
The emptiness calls up thoughts of Wynn, his thoughtful face, the sound of his laugh, the feel of his body next to hers just before drifting off to sleep. Xenia feels the hole in her heart. And the rogue wants to go home.
Xenia rises and heads back into the compound, wending her way through the buildings toward the place they met Alemi last time. Outside, she heads to the front door. Then, recalling what Alemi had said previously about Concentration, she stops before knocking. Instead, the dark rogue quietly slips into the shadows and opens the door to enter.
Maybe best to find out if he's doing anything he can be bothered for before barging in and trying to bother him.
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday August 3rd, 2006 5:56:05 PM
Staying in bed only when he is forced to, Nauth insists on stretching, slight exercise and some shooting practice as the time passes. His body heals well, knowing full well the ravages of blade, tooth and element; at least the scaring is less than when wounded by the Bevroren Doden.
Nauth, like the ulf, will scout and and pick the appropriate time to confront Xenia when she is alone.
"I just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done. I was supposed to go into the cave with you and I got sidetracked. I risked your life and I appoligze for that. You did the right thing by fleeing and it turns out that it was the best thing you could have done. I am honored to fight by your side."
Nauth will also find a time where he and his closest wunjo, Garrett, can talk.
"I was close wunjo, really close. I was in the Cave of the Ancients. I was at the wall with Frigga's dagger wunjo. I was there. I am sorry for being an inconveniece for you at Gargalus' compound, you wasted too much of Domi's blessed magic on me; please. if such situation arises again, reserve your powers and see through to the end. You magics are no good if wasted on a dead ranger. It seems as though I have placed hope and faith in a fickle god wunjo and at the hands of my god himself I realized that my wold was crumbling around me; I knew not what to do. His selfishness has destroyed my faith wunjo."
Garrett Thursday August 3rd, 2006 8:43:52 PM
Garrett rememorizes his spells, and heals all the party who are wounded with one of his wands of clw.(just let me know how many charges you want subtracted, I have 2 wands)
Not having much time to get too antsy, Garrett gets a bath, something to eat, and cleans his equipment for whatever may come.
Garrett thinks to himself that he hopes Gargalus from the future remembers who smacked him upside the head and called him out right before he ascended.
Garrett Thursday August 3rd, 2006 8:51:26 PM
In response to Nauth.
"I am glad you were no closer my friend. I much prefer you by my side. And you are no inconvenience, you are my wunjo, and Domi's magic is no more wasted on you, than it is on me. My magic is only wasted if I cannot prevent a dead ranger wunjo."
"In regards to your faith, remember that Gargalus is not yet a god. Whether or not he changes I do not know, but right now, he is merely an evil human wizard. At least you have the option of learning the likely truth and benefitting from it. I would be glad to instruct you in the ways of Domi. I would be honored to stand side by side with you in the afterlife as well as this one."
Domi's Visit (DM JohnP) Thursday August 3rd, 2006 10:03:36 PM Xenia returns to the scene of their earlier battle. As sitting and musing about a fishy looking bard from the far future, she goes back to the cottage where they first met Alemi. When she slips inside the rogue finds the cottage empty. Certainly Alemi is not there and it looks like he hasn't been there since she handed over the fey-thingy.
Back in the building where they are staying, Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull wax lyrical about their near-death experiences.
After a time, Xenia returns. The enforced idleness is wearing, especially after all they've been through in the preceding couple of days.
Towards evening, there is a polite knock on the door. When someone looks, Domi is standing there. He asks permission to enter and, when it is granted, he enters and nods to everyone present.
"My master ... he's ... I don't know how to say. Obsessed over his plan, I guess. And now you brought him this thing. He's locked himself away in his laboratory, not speaking to anyone nor taking food."
"What was that thing that you brought back from Gargalus' lair?"
Appolo Friday August 4th, 2006 11:18:52 AM
Appolo remained quite and relaxed as he healed.Mostly sleeping.Wuite at home.It would seem that the youngman is quite used to strange places and people.
When Domi arrives and asks his question Appolo steps forward."Well it is a very powerful magical artifact created by the Fey King ona whim from what I hear and he gave it to gargulus.It is called the fey stone and is endowed with the fey Kings power.It changed normal creatures into monsters more powerful then the would otherwise be and under the control of Gargulas.One reason you won't be seeing anymore of his creatures is becuase we have the stone,but I don't think Gargulas is to upset about that,outside of the fact he doesn't like getting robbed.He has something else in the works now."
Garrett Friday August 4th, 2006 4:20:07 PM
"It is an item of great power my lord. I believe Alemi wishes to use it to help him focus."
"We will take it with us when we try and return to our own time to try and stop what happens."
Xenia Friday August 4th, 2006 5:47:29 PM
"Well," the dark rogue stands and walks to a nearby window, "one thing he said to us is that he needs a ... um ... what did he say? ... "
"Single-mindedness!!!" The rogue turns as she grasps the word.
"Yeah, that's it! He said that he needed Single-mindedness! Like, you know, concentration and stuff. So ... " The girl rogue begins pacing in a tight square and snapping the fingers of one hand. "So, so, so ... if he's not talking and he's not eating ... I think that's a good thing! It means he's concentrating real hard trying to get to the Creator of the Wold!"
"Right?" She turns to her companions and the rest of them. "That's right. Right?"
Call out the Troops! (DM JohnP) Friday August 4th, 2006 10:16:28 PM
Domi looks back and forth between the party as they answer his questions. He looks as if he is about to speak but then a student on the south wall shouts out,
"Attackers! Coming from the trees! Lots of them!"
Everyone, Domi included, sprints to the top of the wall. The party can groups of the fey-creatures filing out of the trees. Lots of them, at least as many as attacked during their first night here.
Domi turns to the party, a worried look on his face.
"We don't have many defenders! I have to get Alemi, can you guard this wall?"
Xenia (AC21, 55/55 HP) Sunday August 6th, 2006 9:27:03 PM
"HUH!?!" Xenia snatches at the straps of her haversack a the same time she turns to the sound. "Fram," she curses, "we're in it again."
The dark rogue quickly graps a few potions out of her haversack. She downs two right away. One for speed and a second for some wall crawling. Slipping into her haversack, she palms a third potion to for armor, something she'll not drink till just before heading into the fray.
She puffs out a breath, blowing a strand of hair away from her face.
"Lets go," is all she says as she begins sprinting for the wall.
Posting Report For Monday August 7th, 2006 4:34:34 AM
Game Dark Fae Rising #2 For the week of July 31,2006
Name MTWTF DM John XX2XX Xena XXXXXS Appolo OXXOX Garett 2XX2X Naurista OXOXO Toros OOOOO
Adm Ceil - Toros having Problems??
ed. JohnP - Umm, he was away and I forgot to sub for him.
Appolo Monday August 7th, 2006 11:16:16 AM
When the alarm is sounded Appolo moves quickly to the wall."Ok people get those carapults ready and I hope you have plently of iol and pitch.We need to burn thses things.Cutting them in two only makes more of them."
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d20+9=26 Monday August 7th, 2006 2:49:35 PM
"We'll hold the wall Domi. One way or another. Just keep a lookout for Gargalus or something nastier than we faced last time. Gargalus is not going to send the same cannon fodder he did last time. Especially with us pissing him off. He might even be ballsy enough to come himself this time."
Garrett looks out at the horde of fey coming in to try and get an idea of what kinds of creatures and where they are. (Spot 26) Specifically the trolls we faced recently, the fey that I can easily turn, and anything new that looks nasty.
Go to the Walls (DM JohnP) Monday August 7th, 2006 10:02:10 PM
The party runs to the closest wall, the one to the south. Domi waves at them, shouting something about having to look after Alemi.
The south wall is similar to the wall that the party defended before except for the large gate in the centre. That will make things more difficult especially since they can see many of the fey-trolls leaving the treeline and forming up in preparation for assaulting the walls. It will be a couple rounds before the fey-trolls reach the walls, however, so the party has time to make some preparations.
Spot Roll 25 - Highlight to display spoiler: {You notice a distant flying creature, reddish in color.}
Toros Tuesday August 8th, 2006 5:12:17 AM
OOC: Hello all!! Nice to be back from one-week trip to the Wold.
After the encounter with Gargalus, Toros does not appear around for a while. Although he is happy to see everyone alive with the feystone, he cannot justify how all things have developed, especially his uselessness to help Garrett and Nauth to escape from the Future God's temple and compound.
He will run near and ask Domi, "My magic and weapons have been almost useless agains these fey-trolls. However one of your students have a fireball wand, as I remember from the previous encounter. If there is one still available, I could use one such wand that would really do damage on these creatures...!?"
Xenia (AC21, 55/55 HP) d20+20=33 d20+22=31 Tuesday August 8th, 2006 10:42:30 AM
Cloaked in the shadows of the crenellated parapet, Xenia surveys the field on which the forces of Gargulus are approaching. Her voice alone comes from the darkness.
"Hey, guys. You see that?" She points even though there would be few who would see her. "The flying thing in the sky. Sorta reddish. Dunno if that's far away or not. But if I can see it from here ... Well, just wondering how big it is."
With a tindertwig, the rogue lights a torch, and with that torch, she lights others. Some she throws over the wall and to the ground below.
"If you need a fire weapon, there are torches down below," the rogue says from the darkness. "They may not be much. But when a troll's down, you might be able to put them out for good with a good focused hit. (Coup de Gras.) Me and 'Ppolo might be able to keep them down with that."
Rolls and Actions Spot 33 Hide 31
Xenia has ten torches. I don't know how many she can light in the time available.
Appolo d20+10=12 Tuesday August 8th, 2006 11:40:08 AM
Appolo runs runs about making sure the catapults are ready and trying to gather as much oit and pitch as he can."We need to burn thses things."While up on the wall he surveys the field,thinking we lost our monk and mage. He looks where Xenia points"I don't see much.What are you talking about?"
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d20+9=24 Tuesday August 8th, 2006 9:13:47 PM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air, duration: 900 rounds
"I don't see anything either, but I'll take your word for it."
Garrett casts airwalk.
"When they get here guys, I'm going down front on the ground. I can do much more down there than I can up here. I'll block up one of the entryways and keep them busy. They have a tough time hitting me, and I have the ability to turn the fey."
Danger Young Ranger! Danger! (DM JohnP) Tuesday August 8th, 2006 10:09:26 PM
The party stands on the wall, looking out at the approaching fey-trolls. Appolo is laying in the catapults, trying to arrange to throw flaming balls of pitch at the things.
Xenia makes similar preparations, throwing lit torches over the side that might ignite oil thrown on the creatures.
Toros wants to ask Domi for something but the primal monk has run off to Alemi's laboratory and study. There are no other students on this stretch of wall although they can be seen preparing defenses on the other walls.
Garrett can't see what Xenia pointed out. He casts a spell to improve his mobility during the coming fight.
Nauthiz'Ull simply stands, waiting.
Xenia points out the flying object to Appolo and now everyone can see it. Whatever it is, it's definitely getting closer. But keen eyes might see more ...
Spot DC 25 - Highlight to display spoiler: {The reddish creature flaps it's darker wings, moving heavily through the air. It's big, whatever it is.}
Spot DC 30 - Highlight to display spoiler: {It's a dragon! And there's someone riding at the base of its neck!}
Xenia (AC21, 55/55 HP) d20+20=34 d20+22=34 Wednesday August 9th, 2006 10:19:52 AM
"Um ... Guys ... It's a dragon!" The dark rogue whispers the last in tones of awe. "And looks like someone riding on it. I mean, riding a dragon. Like, can you guess who's powerful enough to do that? Or, if it's not Gargulus and Gargulus is more powerful than that, I'm not sure I wanna be around when he shows up."
Xenia drops out of the shadows, standing on the wall looking out at the approaching storm of war.
Garrett (AC: 27, HP: 71/71) d20+9=14 Wednesday August 9th, 2006 3:51:24 PM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air, duration: 899 rounds
"Still don't see anything, but I believe you. And yeah, I'm betting that that's Gargalus on that thing. How in the heck are we going to stop him and a dragon, and all his troll things. I'm thinking Alemi and Domi need to be handling the big fella, and we can deal with the rest."
"And yeah, we're probably gonna die here. But if I'm going down, I'm taking as many of Gargalus's minions down as I can."
"Do you think somebody should tell Domi and Alemi that Gargalus is flying in on a big dragon?" Garrett yells toward one of the students who looks less actively engaged then others and points at him. "You, go and tell Domi or Alemi that Gargalus himself is coming, and he's riding a dragon! find them as fast as you can."
Garrett will assist in loading and readying the catapults to fire until the bad guys are about three rounds from the base of the tower.
(How far away are the forces, and at what rate are they closing?)
Garrett (supplemental) Wednesday August 9th, 2006 4:00:54 PM
(I will be out of town until next wednesday. Rich P. will be subbing for me until then.)
Appolo d20+10=27 Wednesday August 9th, 2006 8:14:42 PM
Appolo takes a hard look at where Xenia is pointing"Oh great a dragon.Well we may have to abandon this place,unless Alemi and Domis got something up there sleeve.No way wa can stand up ot a dragon,not with all these fey trolls running around." Appolo continues to load catapults and prepare a defence."Toros find us a back way out of here."
Fire in the Sky! (DM JohnP) Wednesday August 9th, 2006 10:21:20 PM
The fey-trolls move closer and everyone figures that it will be no more than half a minute before the assault on the wall begins. But the dragon and it's rider should arrive about that time, too.
Garrett and Appolo continue to load the catapults, hoping to get off at least couple shots before the battle begins. Xenia seeks the comfort of the shadows instead.
Nauthiz'Ull and Toros simply cower in fear, expecting the worst.
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Domi ran off some time ago, looking for his master to warn him of the approaching dangers. Looking back to the other walls, the party can see that the students are preparing to meet the assault as well.
Appolo ac 23 Hp59 Thursday August 10th, 2006 11:25:01 AM
Appolo watches as the enemy continues to move forwar.Once he has the catapulta ready and ained he will fire them throwing as much flaming pitch at the enemy as he can."He looks at Garret"Garrett my firend there is no way we can hold agianst that dragon if we do not recieve significant reinforcemments.If Alemi and Domi don't appear soon.We heed to go find them get the stone and get out of here as fast as possible.Retyreat is our onluy option.We can't win a battle agianst the Dragon and these Fey Creatures."
Toros Thursday August 10th, 2006 11:33:24 AM
Cowering in fear, Toros tries to think of the most suitable god that he can pray to. Would Domi suit for courage as usual? Not sure... Better to continue to cower in fear..... It should pass soon hopefully. He should regain his composure as soon as possible...
Nauthiz'Ull [ac22 hp90/90:heroism] d20+15=29 d20+13=16 d20+17=36 Thursday August 10th, 2006 11:48:37 AM
Nauth has been pondering what has been going on and what happened back at Gargalus' compound. How could his god betray him like that? How could his god have been so fickle in his mortality? Why was he worshipping this bastard? There was much to think about, so much so that he did not realize what had been happening, until the horns sounded.
Moving as quick as his disconnected body would allow, Nauth races to the wall along with Garrett and the others. He picks a vial from one of the pouches at his side and drains the contents.
"It is a dragon! You all need to take cover!" ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: actions Moves to stand next to Garrett Downs a potion of Heroism Spot.29 (doh!) Know:nature.16 (know anything about dragons, especially red ones) Survival.36 (know anything about dragons, especially red ones)
Time to leap down off the wall will come after drenching it in fire. For now, Xenia holds off on her protective magic, helping Garrett and Appolo ready the trebuchets and stuff.
When the real stuff starts, she gulps her potion and dives into shadow. She'll have to figure some way to keep them troll guys from smelling her. A roll in some orc or troll blood should do it. But first you gotta spill some.
Rolls and Actions Hide 35 Move Silently 35
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (10 rounds from beginning of Battle)
Toros - addendum Thursday August 10th, 2006 10:30:26 PM
Appolo's words help Toros start to regain his composure, and he looks around to find out a good escape route, if things go wrong. (JohnP, could you please give some information regarding such search of an escape route, thanks...) However, in the deep of his hearth the taur wishes to stay to the end - fighting with his friends, instead of run away as last time. Recognition of this deep honorable feeling encourages Toros more and more, helping him to find what he looks for in order to live on honorably not in the Gods but in his own self.
Finally, the Taur is ready for the final fight... at least mentally, even if not yet physically.
Where there's Flame, there's Smoke (DM JohnP) Thursday August 10th, 2006 10:35:59 PM
The red dragon looms closer, and the keen-eyed see the figure atop the dragon motion towards the party. Whoever it is riding the dragon has evidently recognized the party and wants to pay a visit. Somehow the figure on the dragon can communicate with the fey-creatures since they stop their advance on the south wall where the characters are.
All the while, Nauthiz'Ull wracks his brain about dragons. His survival skills tell him that it's going to be difficult, nearly impossible to prevail against an experienced dragon and the fey-creatures. Of course, Appolo knew the same thing.
Hmm ... what does Nauth remember from fireside tales. Red ... breathe fire and like hitting things with their claws and munching on rangers. Or rogues, clerics and just about any adventurer, for that matter, as long as they're slightly charred and still wriggling.
Xenia and Toros both figure that discretion is the way to go. Looking over his shoulder, Toros sees all sorts of barracks and buildings inside the compound where he could hide. And there's all sorts of lovely nooks and crannies where he might try to hide in the shadows.
From all appearances, the rider has directed the dragon to land outside the walls without attacking. Could he or she be seeking to parley with the party?
Of course, the party are free to attack it as it lands if they choose.
DM JohnP - You're getting one round of ranged attacks, if you choose. Or you can dive into melee, if you like. Map will go up tomorrow night and party will keep attacking first.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp59 Friday August 11th, 2006 2:16:50 PM
Appolo watches as the fet creatures stop and the dragon continues to advance.He steps forwat toward the dragon"Toros Xenia you two need to get that stone from Alemi and prepare to get it back to our time and complete the mission.Everyone hold thier fire.Let's see what the dragon rider has to say."
Appolo stands on the peripit and awaits the red menace.
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) Friday August 11th, 2006 4:32:09 PM
Xenia stands ready to trip the pall and send burning pitch down onto the troll guys out on the battlefield.
"'Ppolo, there ain't no bargaining with Evil. 'Sides, this has all happened afore, 'Member?"
The rogue is on a hair trigger, ready to fire at the slightest provocation.
Rolls and Actions
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (10 rounds from beginning of Battle)
MAP (DM JohnP) Friday August 11th, 2006 10:31:13 PM
Here's the map, please indicate where you are on the map.
The walls now have ballistas in addition to catapults. I'll include the firing rules, etc. in the DM post. And that will come tomorrow when I'm not so tired.
Xenia's Position Sunday August 13th, 2006 10:30:52 PM
Put Xenia at E22. She'll be at the Ballista and fire on Flame.
Nauthiz'Ull Monday August 14th, 2006 1:17:46 AM
Nauth will take position on 23AB which I assumer is an elevated potion of the undulating wall as in typical medeviel fashion.
Appolo Monday August 14th, 2006 2:53:06 AM
Reitterates himselff"Everyone hold thier fire.Xenia Toros go get that Stone and slap Alemi upside the head if you have get both him and Domi out here now."He then turns to watch the drafon come in.
Posting Report For Monday August 14th, 2006 7:51:55 AM
Special Game D.F.R.#2 For the week of Ayg 7,2006
Garrett Monday August 14th, 2006 10:00:27 AM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air, duration: 897 rounds
Garrett continues to load catapult at AC21.
"Dragons or Fey, not a great choice. Take down the dragon and it might give the fey reason to second guess their attack. Give us time to get help. Besides if I'm going to die it might as well be against a dragon. What'd you all think."
Toros Monday August 14th, 2006 10:00:54 AM
"I dont think Alemi nor Domi would listen to me, however I will try" says Toros in response to Appolo. "Keep them busy at bay as long as you could!" Then the taur goes after the future gods...
Xenia Monday August 14th, 2006 10:28:26 AM
"Domi went to get Alemi, 'Ppolo!" The girl rogue is on a hair trigger and the tension bleeds from her voice. "He makes one wrong move and I'm gonna stick him with this giant bolt. I'm gonna stick 'im!"
Final Showdown (DM JohnP) Monday August 14th, 2006 10:40:25 PM Xenia is crouched behind a ballista, aligning the huge weapon on the red dragon that crouches outside the walls. Her companions make similar preparations, including Garrett cranking on the catapult. Nauthiz'Ull stands near his companion but doesn't assist with preparing the siege weapon.
Appolo figures that Alemi and Domi will be needed to deal with the combined menace of the dragon and the rider, who he clearly recognizes as Gargalus. He asks that someone go to fetch the future gods and Toros runs to do so.
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The dragon's rider slides from the back of the great creature then turns to rest a hand on the beast's neck. Those who are top of the wall clearly see that Gargalus seems to control this great beast.
"So, you made it back here. I owe all of you a debt of gratitude since Alemi would never have taken and used this thing himself if I had offered it. But, if it was stolen by the likes of you, he would use it. And so my plan comes to fruition."
"Great things are afoot here in the Valley but I sense that some prodding is needed. And, since some of you sullied my person by attacking me, I should punish you. But we've already established that you can't hope to stand against me, if you ever do more than simply slink away like the thieves that you are."
"So, Flame here ...."
As he speaks, a sudden change comes over the Compound. In fact, over the entire Valley. As suddenly as the ringing of a bell, everything seems to come to a halt and begins anew. In an instant, the Wold somehow changed. It seems more alive -- the air cleaner and crisper, the light brighter, and the birdsong sweeter.
In the ringing silence, a great cry of pain and loss can be heard from the west. In it's wake, all of the fey-creatures collapse to the ground. It was like their animating force was drawn away.
Toros looks towards Alemi's house and sees a crowd of students clustered around instead of defending the walls. At the centre of the crowd he can see the heads of Alemi and Domi and a third figure.
Outside the wall, Gargalus looks up when he senses the change in the Wold. His superior sneer doesn't fade even though his fey-creatures have all collapsed.
"Flame, my boy, you know what to do. Return to me when you have had enough exercise."
With that, he makes the gestures to teleport away. The red dragon looks across at those who are on the wall, trying to figure whether to start with the main course or have some appetizers first.
NOTES: Tell me where you are on the map or else I will place you someplace.
Ballista -- essentially a Huge crossbow mounted on a post. There is a size penalty for firing this size of weapon: -2 for Large creatures, -4 for Medium and --6 for Small. Loading time is 2 full-round actions for a Medium character, 1 full-round action for Large. Damage is 3d8 (19-20, x2).
Crossbow -- splash siege weapon normally served by a crew. For a single character, 10 turns to wind back, 2 to load, 2 to aim, 1 to fire.
Bright fire screams in the dark rogue's mind. But she fires the Ballista in silence. The *thang* of the enormous crossbow is impossibly loud in the quiet before the storm. From the distance comes a meaty thuk, but the rogue is already gone.
Without a word, she turns and dives off the far corner of the tower, leaping over the battlements and drifting to the ground below.
Rolls and Actions Ballista Hit Flame AC27, (Crit AC17, Probably not) Damage 14hp. (27hp if crit)
Movement and Position D20. After jumping over the edge and floating to the ground. (Ring of Featherfall)
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (10/10 rounds from beginning of Battle)
Appolo Ac 23 HP 59 d20+13=26 3d8(5+6+5)+5=21 d20+9=23 d20+12=31 Tuesday August 15th, 2006 1:23:44 PM
Appolo smiles at Gargulas"Hey buddy I'll be seeing ya.Take this with ya."Appolo fires his ballista at Gargulas.Appolo his standing at Q 22.He then turns and jumps to the next level of wall.He hits the lower level of the wall N22 and rolls withe impact intends to come up running.
Attack Gargulas 26 Dammage 21 Jump 23 Tumble 31
Toros Tuesday August 15th, 2006 8:39:37 PM
Toros carefully approaches where Domi and Alemi are located, trying to recognize the third person with them.
While coming closer the taur makes his voice heard, "Domi, Alemi, what is going on?" This is questionto address both the sudden change anyone can feel at Wold and the standpoint (literally and physically) of the future good Gods and their students. All is strange!!
Final Showdown (DM JohnP) Tuesday August 15th, 2006 10:50:34 PM Xenia loosed the ballista bolt at the red dragon called Flame, hitting it just under a leg where the scales are thinnest. The creature screams in pain and prepares to fight as Xenia drops off the side of the tower and lands at the base of the wall.
Appolo fires off another ballista bolt that barely misses the future god and buries itself in the sod. Then Appolo leaps off the tower and lands on the wall's fighting platform.
Toros runs towards Alemi, Domi and the third figure. He doesn't immediately recognize the bearded, muscular male figure who stands head and shoulders over either Domi or Alemi. His cries go unheard over the crowd of students. DM Note - Toros is now off the map, feel free to come back.
Garrett and Nauthiz'Ull stand in awe of the dragon's majesty.
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Gargalus completes his spell and teleports away.
Flame mutters something in draconic and then lifts his huge body into the air and flies up and over the wall until he is close to Appolo. The rogue and the others on the wall are amazed at the agility of this great beast and slightly in awe of his might.
Appolo, Garett and Nauthiz'ull, please make Will save DC 24 -- Success means no effect. Failure means Shaken (-2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks) for 4d6 rounds.
Then the dragon hovers 10 feet over the wall so that Appolo cannot reach it.
DM Note - The non-posters are getting a free pass this turn.
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) d20+22=38 d20+22=30 Wednesday August 16th, 2006 11:23:27 AM
Breathing hard, the rogue listens as leather wings flap somewhere over the edge of the tower above. She could stay here. She could run. Instead, she begins climbing back up the tower.
Melding into the shadows, Xenia climbs like a spider back up the wall. As she rises to the lip of the crenellation, there he is, The Dragon. It's flapping and looking down on something below. The rogue creeps forward, drawing her bow, getting ready for a sneaky shot.
Rolls and Actions Hide 33 (-5 for Full Movement) Move Silently 30
Movement and Position E22. Draw bow with movement
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (9/10 rounds from beginning of Battle)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp90/90:resist energy(fire)] d20+9=24 Wednesday August 16th, 2006 2:35:07 PM
The ranger watches in awe as the majestic creature lands in front of the tower walls. His vantage point is high but open for anything. He is not affraid of the creature, he is enraptured by it.
How can I defeat this thing?
Slowly chanting a few words, the ranger casts one of his milktoast spells that will most likely prolong his death this day. A slight shimmer envelopes his body and the typical heat waves ripple from his body.
"Umm, what are we doing? Are we shooting?"
No sooned id he shout the question than a huge shafted bolt is let loose at the dragon. nauth, in paniced anticipation nocks an arrow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ actions WILL save.24 cast- resist energy(fire) draws arrows
Appolo ac 23 HP 68 d20+6=18 d20+6=19 d20+6=7 d20+6=26 d20+10=27 d20+13=14 Wednesday August 16th, 2006 6:57:20 PM
Using all his will power Appolo doesn't freeze and shake in feear when the great worm land practically on top of himself'Everyone.Xenia,Garret,Nauthiz'Ull get out of here now.Move!!"He yells as turns and leeaps off the wall and onto the ground.He hits the ground and rolls as far as he can.{Moving to M17}
Will save {used all my hero pionts to make it }26. Jump 27 Tumble 14
Toros d20=13 d20=20 d20=11 Thursday August 17th, 2006 3:42:04 AM
Knowing he does not have much time Toros will try to approach further to the future gods, relying on his tumbling, hiding and silent moving skills, if necessary. (13, 20 and 11, without the bonuses, if you may need) And who is this bearded guy, he looks familiar?!?
DM Note (JohnP) Thursday August 17th, 2006 6:24:55 AM
Sorry guys, no post last night and no time this morning. Too much to do and too little time to do it. I'm heading out of town this morning until Sunday. I'll try to post then.
I think someone is supposed to be subbing for Garrett and has forgotten to do so. I also don't want to continue until he had posted, since it won't be fair to dragon-toast someone who isn't moving.
Garrett (AC: 30, HP: 71/71) d20+13=20 4d6(5+2+1+5)=13 Thursday August 17th, 2006 10:20:35 AM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air Shield +3 deflection bonus Shaken: -2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks for 13 rounds
will save: 20
Garrett is obviously affected by the dragon's presence, but still manages to cast shield of faith and move 20' down into the compound using airwalk.
"I hope Alemi and Domi are ready for this thing" he thinks to himself, "because I'm not."
DM JohnP Monday August 21st, 2006 8:48:59 AM
I'm back and there will be a DM post tonight.
Ceil - As mentioned above, I had to go out of town for a couple days and didn't activate the ADM.
Final Showdown - Round 2 (DM JohnP) AoO d20+28=45 2d8(5+4)+13=22 Flame d20+28=48 d20+28=48 4d8(4+5+4+5)+26=44 Monday August 21st, 2006 9:45:41 PM Xenia scales the tower, keeping close to the wall to remain unseen by the dragon that Gargalus called Flame. She inches over the top of the wall and hides in the shadow of the ballista with her bow drawn, looking for a weak spot in the dragon's armor. Xenia -- please make a save vs. fear (Will DC 24) or become Shaken
Nauthiz'Ull casts a spell and prepares to fire at the dragon.
Appolo manages not to cower from the dragon that is hovering over him but then he turns and runs away. The dragon bites at the rogue as he moves past and it's needle-like teeth tear into Appolo's back. Flame's bite AoO -- hits AC 45 (Tumble 14 was not sufficient to avoid AoO, and moving through multiple threatened squares), 22 damage
Toros keeps running towards the knot of people clustered around Alemi, Domi and the third figure. He reaches the edge of the crowd and can now see the figure better. Something about that third figure seems familiar ... Toros - Knowledge Religion check, please.
Garrett moves into the compound and sinks towards the ground.
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Flame screams, "It's no fun at all if all you do is run away! Here I come!
The dragon flies towards the fleeing rogue, dropping as he does. Once he is close enough, Flame whips his neck out to bite at Appolo. The needle teeth sink into the rogue's back again, nearly killing him. Flame's bite -- hits AC 48 (threat), confirmed AC 48, 44 damage
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) d20+4=8 d20+20=22 d20+20=40 Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 11:45:07 AM
Holy Stars and Planets! He's so big. The dragon then takes two healthy chomps from Appolo in less than six seconds. Blood sprays, and the dark rogue feels her body betray her and begin trembling with fear.
And he's so fast.
Xenia forces herself forward. The dragon is now going after Garrett.
Gotta get closer.
She dives off the tower and floats to the top of the wall below. Again across the wall to hop over the side and drift to the ground. Though silent as the night, the rogue wavers in her fright and her form flickers in and out of shadow, visible to the vigilant eye.
Rolls and Actions Will Save 8 Hide 17 (-5 for Full Movement) Move Silently 40 (Nat 20)
Movement and Position N20 (on the ground). Double Move
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (8/10 rounds from beginning of Battle) Shaken (Duration Unknown. -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
Garrett (AC: 34, HP: 89/71) d20+14=21 Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 12:46:59 PM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air Shield +3 deflection bonus Shaken: -2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks for 13 rounds Righteous Might: x2 size, +8 str, +4 con, +4 nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac, -1 att. Duration: 9 rounds
Garrett stops and looks at the dragon, and casts righteous might (cast defensively, 21.)
Appolo Ac 23 -4 HP Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 12:49:51 PM
Appolo falls to ground unconcious and bleeding.
Toros-Appolo Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 10:06:05 PM
Appolo, if your hp is 68 and the total damage of Flame is (22+44) 66, now you are still at +2 hps...! Am I wrong with this calculation?
Toros d20=13 Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 10:08:46 PM
(For Knowledge-Religion check, rolled: 13.) Toros tries to recognize the familiar figure, and comes closer to the future Gods.
DM JohnP Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 11:04:36 PM
Post tomorrow morning.
Appolo OOC Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 1:47:41 AM
HP is 59 in this module it's 68 in my other one.
DM JohnP Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 8:12:07 AM
Waiting to tonight to post. Sorry about the delay.
Final Showdown - Round 3 (DM JohnP) d20+13=29 Flame d20+28=47 2d8(8+2)+13=23 d20+23=28 d20+23=39 2d6(5+2)+6=13 d20+23=28 d20+23=27 d20+23=36 2d6(1+4)+19=24 Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 9:32:13 PM
Shaken by the might of the dragon, Xenia slowly creeps forward and down the wall. She comes to a halt where she might be able to fire, but misses her footsteps while moving. The dragon turns to look at where she is trying to hide.
Thinking that he should meet the dragon's might with magic, Garrett casts a spell that channels the power of a future god. With his new size, he is a better match for the dragon.
Appolo collapses to the ground, his life slowly trickling away.
Nauthiz'Ull hesitates to fire on the dragon. Or anything, in fact.
In the centre of the compound, Toros moves closer to the trio who are surrounded by the students. He pushes some aside as he tries to get closer to the unknown figure. Moving his bulk through the press of students is difficult but he should be close enough next round.
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Flame looks over at where Xenia crouches. "So, the little sneak has decided to come out. Have I mentioned yet how I dislike sneak-thieves? At least you're not a Halfling."
Then he unleashes a furious assault on Garrett, biting at the Protector then slamming him back and forth with claws and wings, and finally slapping with his tail. Flame - bite hits AC 47, 23 damage claw - misses AC 28 claw - hits AC 39, 13 damage wing - misses AC 28 wing - misses AC 27 tail slap - hits AC 36, 24 damage DM JohnP - Please note that Flame's natural weapons are subject to your damage reduction.
Then Flame moves aside, moving closer to the sneak thief.
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) d20+20=34 d20+20=32 Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 10:12:01 PM Fram your Manhole, the rogue replies to the dragon with her inner voice, and in the darkness she makes a vulgar finger gesture in its direction. Then, with all her stealth, she creeps away from the wall. Xenia flickers into view as she crosses out of the shadows of the wall and into the shadows of the nearest building, but then she's gone again.
As she passes Appolo, she draws a potion.
Rolls and Actions Hide 34 (1/2 movement for full hiding) Move Silently 32 MEA: Draw Potion
Movement and Position Move to N16
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (7/10 rounds from beginning of Battle) Shaken (Duration Unknown. -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp90/90:resist energy(fire)] d20+13=16 Thursday August 24th, 2006 12:22:12 AM
Watching the events unfold, nauth snaps out of his awe-stricken solidity. This dragon is quite different from any of the other dragons that he has ever seen before. It is amazing!
He knows that there is quitel likely little that he can do to this creature but he knows that Garret will not be alone in this battle. Taking a step closer to the edge of the wall, Nauth draws out a stone with odd runes etched into the faces and holds it tightly. he then prays, as ironic as it seems, to Gargul's ways as his body begins to darken and become semi-transparent. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ actions 5' step (free) draws thunderstone (move) fails to activate darkwalk ability (standard) - concentration.16
ed. DM JohnP - Drew, a DC 20 Concentration check needs to be made to successfully use Darkwalk.
Garrett (AC: 34, HP: 75/71) 4d8(5+7+2+8)+9=31 Thursday August 24th, 2006 9:04:31 AM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air Shield +3 deflection bonus Shaken: -2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks for 10 rounds Righteous Might: x2 size, +8 str, +4 con, +4 nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac, -1 att. Duration: 8 rounds
Garrett's blood flies as he is savaged by the dragon. Rarely has he encountered such ferocity, and a creature so easily able to connect with him while protected.
"If I swing back Garrett thinks, he could finish me next round. My only hope is to keep healing myself and hope Alemi and Domi get their butts out here to deal with this thing. If it is occupied with me, perhaps it will forget Toros." Garrett thinks to himself
Garrett then converts greater magic weapon to cure critical and stares down the dragon. "Well snake. Got any better. I'm not use to fighting someone's pet, so forgive me if I don't do as well as usual."
ed. DM JohnP - Are you going to cast defensively again? I'll assume so and make the roll for you. Or you can step away from Flame.
Toros Thursday August 24th, 2006 10:45:32 AM
Toros starts to lose his patience in his attempt to come closer to Alemi and Domi, knowing the time is very limited for his friends at the walls. With one last attempt, he will push his way to the future gods and the third figure next to them.
"Alemi, why are you waiting here doing nothing!? You are stronger than Gargalus and can beat him or his minions!! And Domi, what happened to your courage, how can you stand here doing nothing, while your followers fight for you to death. Come on you must do something!!!!!"
Final Showdown - Round 4 (DM JohnP) d20+14=27 d20+28=47 d8+13=15 d20+23=38 2d6(6+4)+6=16 d20+23=34 2d6(4+5)+6=15 d20+23=36 d8+6=9 d20+23=34 d8+6=14 d20+23=34 2d6(2+1)+19=22 Thursday August 24th, 2006 10:03:48 PM Xenia shrinks deeper into the shadows and makes a gesture towards the dragon. Then she steals across the open area to stand at the corner of a building, drawing a potion from her pouch as she does so.
The dusky rogue is now standing next to Appolo as he gurgles on the ground.
Nauthiz'Ull hops down from the crenellation and tries to enter the shadow realm. He cannot focus his mind though, so he remains wholly in this world. Then he removes a stone from his pouch,
Opting to repair himself, Garrett hunkers down and casts a healing spell. He managed to prevent Flame from attacking him when he does this.
Toros has now pushed his way through the students and shouts at the future gods. The third figure turns from Alemi and Domi and looks directly at the liontaur ... or into his soul. Toros has to withstand that stare if he wants to reply to the words spoken by that radiant being.
"Child, what do you want? What can you and your companions not do for yourselves?"
Will save DC 15 or become Shaken
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"Oooh, a cleric! I like clerics, they usually have nice jingly things! And they fight like girly-men!"
Flame continues to attack Garrett, biting and hitting at the Protector. He batters Garrett, tossing him back and forth and but Garrett remains standing. Then Flame moves away from the Protector. Bite -- hits AC 47, 15 damage Claw -- hits AC 38, 16 damage Claw -- hits AC 34, 15 damage Wing -- hits AC 36, 9 damage Wing -- hits AC 34, 14 damage Tail slap -- hits AC 34, 22 damage
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) 2d8(6+3)+3=12 d20+20=32 d20+20=38 Thursday August 24th, 2006 10:37:08 PM
At the corner of the building, Xenia keeps one eye on the Dragon as it pummels poor Garrett. With the other eye, she watches herself as she pops the seal on the potion with her thumb and pours the contents down Appolo's throat.
C'mon, you. Get up. We got dragon baiting to do. And this time, keep out of its way. she thinks to herself.
Then, silent and in the shadows, she creeps closer to Big Red, sneaking to the corner, angling for a shot.
Rolls and Actions Feed potion of CMW to Appolo CMW Heal Appolo 12hp Hide 32 (1/2 movement for full hiding) Move Silently 38
Movement and Position Move to R16
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (7/10 rounds from beginning of Battle) Shaken (Duration Unknown. -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
Garrett (AC: 34, HP: 43/71 4d8(4+3+7+6)+9=29 Friday August 25th, 2006 10:30:35 AM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air Shield +3 deflection bonus Shaken: -2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks for 9 rounds Righteous Might: x2 size, +8 str, +4 con, +4 nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac, -1 att. Duration: 7 rounds
Garrett once again casts CCW upon himself now that the dragon has moved on after savaging him. 29 hp
ed. DM JohnP - Again, are you planning to cast defensively?
Garrett d20+14=33 Saturday August 26th, 2006 9:17:31 AM
Yep. sorry once again.
Cast defensively: 33
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 8 Saturday August 26th, 2006 4:36:47 PM
Appolo staggers to his feet"Ok time to leave."he whispers to Xenia"Go find Toros and get that fey stone."
Appolo then heads for the nearest looade balista"Garret we don't have time to play with our new friend.Time to leave.We have urgent business back home!!"
Posting Report For Monday August 28th, 2006 8:12:39 AM
Game Dark Fae Rising #2 Week of Aug 21,2006
Toros d20+10=22 Monday August 28th, 2006 9:55:43 AM
Toros can feel those radiant stares penetrate his body and soul, however he manages to maintain his composure (d20, 22)...
"We need any help we can get to deal with Gargalus and his minions. While we fight to defend you, you just stay here and wait. If only we could gather our forces and stand against Gargalus... Please help us, I pray you.., I will pray you throughout my life..."
Would such hearth-felt talk to future gods be useful!? God(s) know(s)...
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp90/90:resist energy(fire)] d20+14=25 d20+9=23 d20+4=5 Monday August 28th, 2006 11:00:16 AM "NOOOO!!!!! Wunjo!!!!"
A flurry of arrows quiver through the air as Nauth watches his companion get battered by the dragon. Tears begin to form in the corners of his eyes.
"Damn you Gargalus!!!!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ actions drops the thunderstone in shock a1.25 a2.23 a3.5
JohnP- I do not have my character sheet here so I am trying to go off of memory for Nauth's attack and I have no idea for his damage...I can try to roll them late tonight unless you want to roll any applicable damage for me.
Final Showdown - Round 5 (DM JohnP) d20+28=32 d20+23=27 d20+23=35 2d6(5+6)+6=17 d20+23=27 d20+23=24 d20+23=33 Monday August 28th, 2006 10:02:55 PM
Out near the wall, Xenia pours a potion down the throat of the unconscious Appolo and then moves closer to Flame. Maybe she can get a shot in before the dragon turns on her ...
Garrett casts another healing spell, again managing to avoid any distractions.
After being healed, Appolo gets to his feet and sprints across the open area. He knows that the two ballistas on the west side of the gate have been fired by himself and Xenia.
Nauthiz'Ull finally wakes from his trance and drops the alchemical device that he had been preparing to throw at the dragon. Maybe simply dropping the stone wasn't a good idea ... but this time it doesn't go off. The ranger then fires his bow three times at the dragon. His first two shots glance off Flame's tough hide while the third sails harmlessly wide.
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"Finally! Someone has the nerve to attack me! This was getting boring."
Flame moves closer and attacks Garrett once more. Maybe his concentration has wavered as he lost interest in this combat for all but one of his attacks misses the Protector. Flame -- bite misses AC 32 Claw -- misses AC 27 Claw -- hits AC 35, 17 damage Wing -- misses AC 27 Wing -- misses AC 24 Tail slap -- misses AC 233
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In the middle of the crowd of students, the third figure looks at Toros and studies him.
"I think that it is time to do this. Who shall be first to take this burden?
Alemi motions and moves closer, followed immediately by Domi. Several of the students press closer.
Toros and the rest of the party can now hear what may be distant thunder. Flame also hears the sound, raising his head and gazing into the distance.
Everyone - Spot DC 15 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Looking into the distance, you can see light glinting from the wings of many flying creatures.}
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) d20+18=29 d20+6=24 d6=2 4d6(2+2+4+4)=12 d20+20=27 d20+20=39 Monday August 28th, 2006 10:23:44 PM
Something's happening. There's something sparkling up in the air. Stars and planets! More stuff coming.
From the darkness, Xenia takes her shot. There's a thunk. But Xenia is already hightailing it out of there. Not much time to even hide. Gotta make it between the buildings. Maybe he can't squeeze in and get her there. And maybe if he tries, he'll be easier to hit. She runs for the space between the buildings.
Rolls and Actions Hit Flame AC24, Damage 2+12 sneak = Maybe 14 Spot 29 Hide 22 (-5 for full movement) Move Silently 39
Movement and Position Move to M14
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (7/10 rounds from beginning of Battle) Shaken (Duration Unknown. -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac20 hp90/90:resist energy(fire)] d20+13=28 d20+14=33 d20+9=10 d20+4=22 d8+3=8 d8+3=6 d6=3 d6=2 d20+5=21 Tuesday August 29th, 2006 11:48:50 AM
There is no way for Nauth to get down to ground level now, and there is no way Nauth is going sit idly and watchi his wunjo die. In a rage the man from the Vein lets loose a string of guteral utterances that should make even a dragon blush.
Just as quickly as the words poured from his mouth does three shafts wobble like an overburdened hawk through the air.
Pointing to the skies where some reflecting light caught his eye as he fired the second shot, Nauth yells; "What in Koshe Marr is that? More things that want to kill us?"
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ actions 5' step to edge of wall spot.28 intimidate.21
a1.34 a2.11 a3.23 d1.9 + 3 fire LOL d2.n/a d3.7 + 2 fire LOL the +1 discrepancy is due to using the +1 arrows.
Garrett (AC: 34, HP: 53/71) 4d8(5+1+5+2)+9=22 Tuesday August 29th, 2006 1:58:02 PM
Active spells: Airwalk: walk on air Shield +3 deflection bonus Shaken: -2 on attacks, saves, skill checks and ability checks for 8 rounds Righteous Might: x2 size, +8 str, +4 con, +4 nat armor, DR 5/evil, -1 ac, -1 att. Duration: 6 rounds
Garrett decides his best move is to keep healing himself and keep the dragon occupied with him so that the others can get to the Ballistas and heal themselves.
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 59 d20+10=27 d20+12=18 Tuesday August 29th, 2006 7:55:21 PM
Appolo climbs the wall to the Balista's and begins loading one.He curses furiously,when he hears the thunder and sees the winged creatures in the distance.Looking at the dragon"Hey you over grown piece of luggage.Need some help ya.Can't handle us on your own."
Toros d20=18 Tuesday August 29th, 2006 9:00:33 PM
"What? What burden...?" What he hears and sees does not make sense for Toros. His perception is open and alert to more immediate, explicit happenings such as that thunder and glinting lights at distance (spot 18+bonuses), while the taur tries to adjust himself to what will happen next in his immediate surrounding and coming from distance. Would he be safe or danger with the future gods? What about the others? Gods!!!
Showdown - Concludes? (DM JohnP) d20+28=31 Tuesday August 29th, 2006 10:03:15 PM Xenia looses an arrow at the dragon and watches it bounce harmlessly off Flame's hide. Darting away, she turns the corner into a space where she thinks that she can hide.
Nauthiz'Ull does the same, shooting at the dragon and watching one of his arrows find a weak spot in it's hide. That doesn't do much more than draw the attention of Flame.
Garrett heals himself once more, hoping to withstand the dragon's assault until his friends can damage or drive it off.
And Appolo climbs up onto the wall and begins loading a ballista. As he does, he curses Flame for needing reinforcements.
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The dragon looks up into the sky at the approaching creatures. The sound of the massed creatures is getting louder and louder. Flame, however, turns and bites at Garrett once more, missing again. Then he takes wing, lifting off and flying away from the approaching creatures.
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Toros watches as the winged creatures come closer. It is soon obvious why Flame has chosen to flee for none of the party have ever seen or even heard of such a massed horde of gold dragons. The creatures steadily fly closer until they are hovering over the compound.
The third figure gestures to Alemi and Domi. "It is time, you two who have labored so long to contact me. Take up the burden."
Alemi steps forward, with Domi just behind. He motions for the students to step away until an area is cleared in front. Toros is caught up in the press and carried along. Then, the largest of the gold dragons flies closer and lands in front of Alemi. The future god steps closer and presses his hand to the breast of the mighty creature of good. The third figure gestures and a glow surrounds both Alemi and the dragon. Once it fades, Alemi has gone and only the dragon remains.
The dragon speaks, and even though the voice is much deeper and louder, the tones and patterns of Alemi's speech are evident to the listeners.
"Domi, you have followed me for a long time. Join me in this, too, so that we may sweep away Gargalus and his minions, then sweep the gods aside at Jericho's command!"
The gold dragon that now contains Alemi's spirit and soul lifts higher in the air so that a second dragon can land. Domi repeats the process, merging with this dragon. Once the transition is complete, he lifts into the air and hovers protectively beside Alemi.
Dragon-Alemi calls again, "Who of you will join us in this?"
Garrett Wednesday August 30th, 2006 9:54:08 AM
Garrett turns and looks at his companions.
"Only one of us is needed to take the stone back home. There is much greater good I can do with them" gesturing towards The dragons of Alemi and Domi.
Garrett looks at Nauth "It is time for me to go Wunjo. I will follow Domi as I always have, and hopefully help the whole Wold in the process."
Garrett steps forward and answers Alemi "I will go with you."
Xenia (AC25, 55/55 HP) Wednesday August 30th, 2006 11:06:04 AM
The girl rogue peers around the corner as the explosion of crimson wings signals Flame's departure. He's gone. Just gone.
Two dragons, gold, both of them, fly up into the sky above the compound. Words drift in on the wind. Something about becoming a golden dragon. One of the dragons asks for those who would join him, and Garrett is going.
But the dark rogue holds back. On the one hand, she can just see it, flying up high in the sky, flying on dragon wings. Swooping down. Being a golden dragon. But in the other hand, she sees Wynn. He's there in the future waiting for her. She sees his face, feels the touch of his hand, she hears the sound of his voice in her heart.
And she wants to go to him.
"I'll stay back," she calls out as Garrett walks to the place where they're doing the dragon thing. "I'll stay down here." And she sprints to the wall where Appolo is loading the Ballista.
Rolls and Actions
Movement and Position Move to M14
Active Effects Longstrider (Duration 1 hour) Spider Climb (Duration 30 minutes) Shield (6/10 rounds from beginning of Battle) Shaken (Duration Unknown. -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks)
Appolo Ac 23 Hp 10 Thursday August 31st, 2006 1:15:36 AM
Exhausted and still bleeding from some of his wounds Appolo heads over to where the glod Dragons are.He looks up at them"Ah this explainsa few things.Well can we have that Fey Stone.We sort of need it back home."He make no indication about jioning Alemi a Domi.
Looking at Garret"Well good luck my friend.I need to get back to where I belong.Not that I wouldn't minf putting Gargulas's head ona pike mind."
Toros Thursday August 31st, 2006 8:21:52 AM
Watching all the scene with amazed eyes, Toros finds difficulty to talk...
"Fare well Garrett, I am sure you will succeed and hope you be happy!!"
Then Toros returns back to his friends, now knowing how the future Gods become Gods... Gericko, Alemi, Domi, and Garrett? Well it would be nice if they have a protective friend God, right....
Once having some time, seeing his wounds Toros will heal Appolo with his wand.
Nauthiz'Ull Thursday August 31st, 2006 8:25:39 PM
Stopping...freezing in place, the rangers soul rips in two. Go and find the path of a true God, or stay and remain the leader of Ice Peak Village; guiding his prophesized people to the next age of greatness in the tundra of the Southern Continent?
His people are prospering greatly, much thanks to their accepting of the Great Bohdi Nackle's Enlightenment. Maybe the Great Nackle will return with Queen Flea and show the villagers of Ice Vein the true powers of the arcane?
Aiden, Lord of the Tusken Watchers, is pretty occupied with the final step in converting the once savage tribe of the Tuskers into a peaceable, nomadic group who lives off of the lands and aids oppression and tyranny wherever they find it.
"I think our wunjos will be fine brother; I wish to see the ways of Alemi and Domi both. I wish to shed the powers of the fickle Gargalus and find the true path. Maybe we shall return to them later?"
The well-seasoned ranger approaches one of the Gold Dragons, one with a nice scar perhaps, and will stroke its muzzle.
"May I join you?"
The Conclusion (DM JohnP) Thursday August 31st, 2006 10:16:07 PM
Many of the students and other instructors push forward to accept Jericho's offer. They each merge with a dragon and then lift off to join Alemi and Domi hovering overhead. After several students and instructors have merged with dragons, a group wing off in pursuit of the fleeing Flame.
When Garrett moves forward, Jericho holds out his hand.
"Go back to your friends. This battle is not for you. You have what you came for. See us off, take the Feystone, and return to your time. You must then decide how to save the Wold in your time using what you have learned here as well as other information that other questers have discovered."
More students join with dragons until there are no more volunteers. Jericho then calls the party down to the ground.
"Stand down. All here thank you for your help. You have given them hope."
The Creator holds out the Feystone towards Garrett.
"You can safely carry this now. Summoning me drained Eberyon nearly unto death. He will sleep until a time far in the future, a day that you know well."
"Now take this hope to the people of your time."
Jericho then waves his hand and Oshirr House fades from view.
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When their vision clears, the party find themselves in the great sanctum of Lemtrovex's Temple. The tracks on the floor are still fresh, as if they fought here only minutes ago. But there are no other signs besides the tracks of their fallen companions or their opponents. Just then a silent figure, the ghost priest that approached them before, drifts into the room.
"You have returned. Go now to whence you first came, and use your burden wisely"
Again, the figure gestures and the sanctum fades.
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Sound comes first, this time. The sound of a marketplace, with vendors shouting about their wares and people haggling. When the mist clears from their eyes, they find themselves in the marketplace outside the Temple of Gargul in Plateau City. Without being told, everyone feels that their mission is complete.
DM JohnP Thursday August 31st, 2006 10:21:44 PM
I will be sending e-mails to your regular game DM's regarding the rewards for finishing the DFR Tap.
E-mails will be going to:
Appolo - JimF, DM for Swords of Redemption Garrett & Nauthiz'Ull - Dan Knotts, co-DM for Ice Vein Toros - Bob & Carla, DM's for Chosen of Domi Xenia - AdamS and me, DM of the Floating City crossover
FYI, the reward is equal to 10% of the starting cash for a character of the average level of your permanent game
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