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The Caravan

Dropping In (DM/Al)
Friday February 24th, 2006 8:58:21 PM

Plans change. With memories of Lord Perimon's routed guards, the prospect of Floating City seems less inviting.

"Hey, Noxy! Buddeeeee!!! How've you been? Long time. I've missed you."

Indeed in an odd way, the plain bronze mirror on a tripod seems happy, in it's own way, to see the talkative ring as well. To Firn'gaer's eye the patterns on the screen are livelier, more animated.

"Magic, huh? Oh, another bad one? Yeah. Luck of the draw. Some people just don't handle power very well."

"So, how've they been doing so far? Yeah? Really? ... " And the beat goes on.

It turns out that the Vision's range is incredibly extensive. The problem with the Vision is one of convention. It knows nothing of either the names or places that sentients use so freely. Neither does it have the same concept of distance or scale that others take so much for granted. But, when asked where the other Chaos Artifacts are, two darkly colored motes appear on the screen.

"Er ... Noxy, he says that's Xaos. The other high density probability node is another one of you." The Circle's voice is framed in hesitation. The two colored motes move across the screen as the group crowds around to see. They are near each other, but clearly not on top of one another. Though Faraday seems to know which is which, they both appear exactly the same as far as anyone else can see. As they near the edge of the screen, the view jumps, centering them again.

"He, um, says that Atman is in a place that he can't see. I don't think there's ever been a place into which Noxy couldn't see. Of course I've never asked him, but he's never complained about it before. He, uh, he doesn't like it."

"But that's Xaos. Right there. And I can take you there. Now. Quick as a wink."

There doesn't seem much rush, though. The boat will last until the afternoon of the next day. Many spells have been expended for the underwater expedition. The fourth Artifact appears as safe as it can be for now, and it is decided to leave the following day instead, early in the morning.

The rest of the day is spent under the blazing sun. The sky is cloudless and crystal blue. Food is Kraken rations. Chewy and tough, but with a satisfying salty taste. Faraday talks all day. The third night passes upon the water, with the sky full of stars. Faraday talks most of the night as well. Morning comes. Kraken? Again? Spells are renewed.

"Alright. Ready to go? Quick as a wink."

The Circle has no eye to wink. And it's conception of time must be quite different from other more short-lived creatures. A minute passes in silence. Five minutes. Ten. A half hour. Forty-five minutes. An HOUR!

*wink*

It is morning here as well. But where before there was water, there are now green and rolling hills. Clumps of trees and small stands of woods dot the distant landscape. A road rolls away beneath the party's feet. Everyone's here. Standing in the same places they had been standing in the boat.

Not 30 feet away is a contingent of men, women and horse drawn wagons, a caravan. They are ten strong, with one more, a gray bearded man in more wealthy attire. Their small campfire is cold. From the status of their equipment, it appears they are in the midst of packing to continue their journey. They stand frozen, watching the group of men, women and animals who had just appeared soundlessly from thin air. One man has a cup in his hand, agog, his mouth is half open, caught in the act of drinking.

Then the tableau breaks and they are all movement. The sound of steel sings in the air as weapons are drawn. The guards pull back, forming a protective cordon.

=== OOC ===

Here's your entrance, JK. Welcome.

BTW, I'll be available to post responses all weekend, so feel free to post at will. - Al

Savin
Friday February 24th, 2006 9:59:03 PM
Savin holds up hands, fingers splayed wide, in a peaceful gesture. He says, "We are sorry we startled you. We mean no one any harm. Strange and powerful magic just moved us here. We didn't even know you were going to be here. Please relax.

In fact, if you can tell us where we are, we would be very grateful. Last place we were was on a large lake in a boat. Wow is that food? Maybe we can purchase some from you. We have been surviving on Kraken for the last few days. It tastes OK but it is really tough.

I am sorry, I am rambling. Let me introduce myself. My name is Savin and I am a monk of Domi. Pleasure to meet you." Savin gives a low bow, keeping his eyes on the strangers.

Sly and Luke
Saturday February 25th, 2006 8:15:06 AM
"NO! I'm not>>>>ZIP>>> Ready?" as Sly stand in frount of the Caravan, But when the gusrds draw their weapons. Sly draws his weapon, then takes the fighting stance, "I'm called Sly the Blade-singer,I'm not here to fight Women and children, I only fight Chaos!"

As Sly talks to the guards, Luke come around Sly legs and his back hairs raises. Luke bears his teeth, then ask "Do you people have an extra Soup Bone? That Kraken is tough to eat!"

Father Jasper d20=17
Saturday February 25th, 2006 1:07:34 PM
Jasper follows Savin Lead with hand held open palms turns up (Diplomacy 23)Hold on there folks (as they draw) slow down, we mean no harm at all as my friend here has said we are not here to fight nor steal we work for a higher power, I am Father Jasper priest of Alemi.
If there are any people that are in need of care Jasper offers his services as a healer.

Standing Down - DM Addendum (DM/Al)
Saturday February 25th, 2006 10:31:06 PM
The cordon of guards remains unmoved. One, a red-headed woman, keeps both ends of her two headed mace in constant motion. There are longswords, shortswords, a Hand-and-a-Half sword. There's an eagle eyed bowman. And, and older guard who carries no weapon at all. All appear exceptionally competent.

"Hold off! Hold yourselves off!" The gray bearded man in more wealthy attire warns the Children of Chaos away. "I'm Silus Destin, master of this caravan, and in such capacity, I will have you hold yourselves apart for now."

"If, as you say, you mean no harm, then a few more minutes while we take your measure won't be any hurt for you at all. I hope you understand the care we take when a body appears from out of the grass, with talking animals and foreign gods on their lips."

"If you don't mind now, we'll be taking the measure of your souls." He turns to the guard with the heavy bastard sword. "Marten? If you would, please." The man, in woven armor, sheath's his sword and draws his hands up and out as though offering himself to the Children of Chaos. His eyes narrow as the group comes under his scrutiny.

"They do not carry the taint of Evil upon them, Silus," the man answers. He remains in the cordon, but he does not again draw his sword.

"Alright. Perhaps you are as you say. Stand down, all. You can stand down. But keep a sharp eye about you. We're almost there, but almost won't bring you the bacon in this business."

The guards break up, and slowly return to the process of readying for the day's journey.

"Maybe you can call off your Chaos fighter there," the caravan master points to Sly Foxx, his blade still drawn. "You're in the Gateway Downs on the Trade Road, two days south of Heranmar by my reckoning. We're bound there from Hook City with a load of magic lentils."

"And, may I ask where from you've just come not to know where you are? It's a curious thing, I think you'll admit. And, I'd like an answer, if you don't mind. A curiosity can be your downfall in this business if you simply let it lie at that."

Thank the gods. At least the Circle hasn't complicated things further by yammering on.

Sly and Luke
Sunday February 26th, 2006 7:33:12 AM
Sly sheath's his sword, then bows inrespect of Master of the Caravan, "As you wish, Elder Silus Destin." As all the Children of Chaos stand still, Sly call to Peerimus.

"Peerimus we're HOME, Gatewaydowns is our home! We were first became adventures Children of Chaos in the port city near Heranmar. We are now on Trader Road!
North of here is Ice Vain, remember that adventure?
East of here is the Dre Moria, That the Elven Forest, that's another Good adventure.
South of here is the Hask River, spanding that River is Hook City, Witch leads to the Plains.
Peerimus! We own a warehouse there in hook City, a BIG one, I think I still have the Papers. Do You Know What This Means?? We're All Most Home!"

For the first time In a long while Sly Smiles, his heart beats quicker, he's thinking that there might a chance to see his life mate once again.

Luke pants and sits looking up at Sly, "Do You have Soup Bones in wearhouse?"

Savin
Sunday February 26th, 2006 8:27:44 PM
Savin hears Sly's joyous tone and is a little despondent. He really doesn't have a house that he calls home. The monastary was wonderful and the senior monks nice but it wasn't home. He wonders if he will every have a place that he can call home. A wife and kids....not while he is wearing these tattoos anyway.

Savin watches the situation but remains quiet. He decides to let Peerimus take the lead in this situation.

Father Jasper
Monday February 27th, 2006 2:33:06 AM
Welcome home my Friend Jasper Claps Sly on the back I am glad to hear that you have returned
Alemi Blessing I hope to find home again too
Beutiful place were you born near here ????
How long have you been away from home friend??
I would love to her some of your adventures Sly, you seam to have had a few,
Turing to the caravan master
Is there anything that we can you that might help you friend?? We can eplain everything to you but it will take time its a long story, intresting but long, one that would be best told by a warm fire with a cold ale.

Firn'gaer
Monday February 27th, 2006 7:44:39 AM
Back in the frigid south...fun...

The wizard is pleased for the others that they are coming home, but inside he's envious. His home, far to the north, maybe something he'll never see again. Still if he can keep this Destroyer from awakening, his home and loved ones will be safe. Maybe it's a sacrifice worth making.

The gnome steps forward. "I'm Firn'gaer Gyddyn a member of the Star Mages Guild. We have not the taint of evil as you see. With the dangers on the road, perhaps we can both benefit from each others company. If you would permit then we would travel with you to Hook City. Increased number would surely deter attacks. Is it a fair arrangement"

Jones
Monday February 27th, 2006 8:04:46 AM
After the short little showdown, one of the guards approaches Savin. The man is rather short and more than a bit balding. He looks fit and healthy, but he doesn't look much like the stereotypical guard... maybe more like an inn keeper. Except, inn keepers don't smile quite so much as this little man.

"Did I hear you correctly? You said you're a monk of Domi? Not too many of those around here, are there?" He fingers the hammer shaped necklace he's wearing, "I'm one of Domi's faithful myself." He turns to Jasper and adds, "Not too many priests of the true gods in these parts either, so if you want to chat some theology later let me know. Better yet, let me know if either of you want to wrestle or box."

He pats Savin on the arm, "And tell that puny wizard friend of yours that we're going to Heranmar, not Hook City. Well, it's been a pleasure."

Jones flashes another smile and heads back over to the guards. As an afterthought, the guard spins around and adds, "Excuse my manners, the name's Jones."

Firn'gaer (second)
Monday February 27th, 2006 8:25:25 AM
"My mistake, Master Jones. Excuse me, but correct me if I'm wrong. Does Domi consider size a measure of one courage?" He says to the Domi priest. "Don't mistake my size for weakness. It is a tactic that works well on dim-witted opponents who think size is a measure of ability."

[OOC: misread the direction of the caravan.]

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday February 27th, 2006 8:26:40 AM
A day on the Lake and morning on lush rolling fields of grass. Peerimus lets out a small sigh of pleasure and looks about with a smile. The caravan reacts as only could be expected, but the 'taint of evil' comments draw an odd perplexed look fromm him and his habit of cocking his head sideways. iLikely a Detect evil spell and I just wasn't paying attention. No matter

At learning of thier location several thoughts hit the druid. His is happy to hear that he is close to home, though it is not actually his home any longer in the normal sence of the word. Familiarity with surroundings always does one good. Hook city and the confrontation with Shiraz was a differnt memory, but ends pleasant enough. "Yes Sly, it is good to be in the familiar countryside again. Perhaps it is a good time to sheathe your blade friend"

Firngaer steps forward and introduces himself and Father Jasper has done likewise and Peerimus adds a bit as well, speaking loud enough for the entire caravan to hear.
"We have just arrived here from Turtle Lake about the Floating City via a kind of Teleport. We came here, because one in your caravan shares bond with us and a truly adventurous and remarkable destiny. One filled with wonder, danger and mystery. Peerimus then falls quiet and waits for what he hopes is the individual bearing the chaos mark to step out.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Commune with Nature
Level 6:
SpellStaff

Sly and Luke
Monday February 27th, 2006 9:04:51 AM
"Sorry! Peerimus" sly sheth is sword. but to Br. Jasper "Brother Jasper You don't under stand, when I said Home, I meant That we Own a warehouse and house behind it! It's our Home Base. As long as your a Children of Chaos you own part of it. It say so in the Will.
Some where near Heranmar is the Home base of the Witches!" Sly Tells the party.

Turning toward The one Called Jones, Talking to retreating Jones. "I'm sorry about my manners, I'm the one call Sly Foxx the Blade-singer and wizard. I glade to meet you! and this is my dog Luke." Sly tell Luke "Say Hello. Luke"

Luke Look at Jones, "Hello! Have any Soup Bone?"

Mutual Recognition - DM Addendum (DM/Al)
Monday February 27th, 2006 10:16:56 AM
Luke's continued request for soup bones draws stares from the caravan guards as they go about their business. Could have sworn that dog just said 'soup bones'.

The Children of Chaos, however, have their attention draw elsewhere. For, as the guard, known only as Jones, raises a hand to pat Savin on the arm, he reveals a tattoo on the back of his hand. His, however, is in the shape of a sphere, a dark round pearl. Tattoo, though it may be, it radiates an emptiness as though an artist, inspired by the vastness of the cosmos, had been able to capture the essence of the Void.

Each member of the group exchanges a knowing look. A look that say to each other, "This is the one. He is the one that we saw." At this moment, they see that their own tattoos have changed once again. They too reflect the Void.

And Jones, his sharp eye catches the tattoos worn by these new and startling strangers. They bear the same mark as he, changed yet another time for reasons as mysterious to the wandering monk of Domi as its origin.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday February 27th, 2006 11:06:43 AM
I apparently posted at the same time 'Jones'

A wrinkle crosses his face as the apparent guard speaks. He looks back down at his noble friend, once a tall and proud human, now a tall and proud gnome.

"Savin, if you would be so good as to correct your brother in whatever manner Domi would see fit."

Father Jasper
Monday February 27th, 2006 12:11:17 PM
Master Jones I would love to discuss the teachings of Alemi with yo and make myself at your disposal Life is to short not to discover ones faith. Are there anyone here that needs my help, I hope not but there is striff and suffering everywhere we go and I am sure here is not diffrent. " shaking his head" Violence is not answer to everything and in life my friend but if you are looking for a contest of strengh try sparing with savin or with a impish smile Yorrick, I think they would be a beter choice for that kind of thing the the aged priest.

Jones
Monday February 27th, 2006 1:09:21 PM
Jones stops and stares a moment, "I must confess that it's strange that we all have the same tattoo." He shrugs off the wonderment and adds, "Pray, just call me Jones or Brother Jones if you find it neccessary to add extra words to it. I'm not master of anything, just a caravan guard."

He flashes a smile at Firn'gaer, "As you can see friend, I'm quite small myself. I apologize if you found my remark to offensive, but most wizards don't enjoy the physical pursuits that Domi relishes. And Good Father," he looks to Jasper, "I don't enjoy violence, just good sport."

Savin
Monday February 27th, 2006 6:45:03 PM
Savin's eyes gleam at the challenge he hears in the voice of this Jones. "Brother Jones? Are you also a monk of Domi? Did you study at a monastary too? Is yours a wandering order?" Savin's voice sounds with glee as he ponders the implications. Yes all his friends are skilled in their own way but everyone knows that being a monk is the best! To find another monk to train with and pit oneself against is like a dream come true.

He then notices the tattoo and his joy is suddenly gone. He will reach out and say, "My brother, it looks like you have been marked like the rest of us. You have been picked by the fates for great adventure. These ever changing tattoos mark you as a Child of Chaos. We are champions for good and our ultimate ambition is to foil the Avatar of Chaos. Like it or not, but it looks like your fate is joined to ours.

Still once this caravan stops for the night, I would find it an honor to match my skills against yours. I am looking forward to it."

Traveling With The Caravan (DM/Al)
Monday February 27th, 2006 9:25:27 PM
"Do I hear a contest brewing here?" Silus the Caravan Master speaks up from the place from which he has been watching and listening. "Well, if you're going to be traveling with us, we might as well make an entertainment out of it. I'd be happy to officiate. Bare hands. No magic."

A buzz goes up amongst the guards.

"Five silver pieces on the newcomer."

"I'll give you a gold on Jones."

"Hey, Marten, does your code let you bet on fights between outland mysticals?"

"I'll take the newcomer," this is the tall red-headed woman. She examines Savin with an interest that goes beyond his fighting prowess.

"Haha, go get him, Reena." There's raucous laughter from all the guards. The Caravan Master chuckles as well.

The fire pit is buried, and the wagons brought around onto the road. The Children of Chaos are allowed to range wherever they wish. But the Caravan Master assigns his guards in pairs. This is a thing that Jones may note he has never done before, but a sensible precaution when traveling with a group who have appeared from nowhere only this morning.

Jones is paired with the very quiet and straight laced Marten. He is watchful, as usual. And he is not very talkative, as usual.

It's a beautiful late Spring day. Pleasant to be walking. Even more pleasant to be paid for it.

As the Children of Chaos wander about, they notice that the cargo consists of containers filled with large gray-green beans or peas about the size of a large man's thumb. Magic Lentils did the man say? Magic or not, ten highly trained guards appears a bit much for such a cargo.

The day upon the Trade road wears on. Other merchants pass on the way south. Some hail. Some even know Silus by name. Occasionally a horseman, or group of horsemen will thunder by, catching the caravan and then passing it by on their way north.

"I've been from Turak Nor to Rattledam to the every edge of the fields of Ice Vein." Silus calls down to the Children of Chaos in general from his seat on the lead wagon. "You seem well versed in the lands here. But I've never heard of Turtle Lake nor of the Floating City. Must be handy. That teleportation."

"We should be making Heranmar by late evening tomorrow. What say I treat everyone to magic lentils tonight? They're considered a delicacy. We've no soup bones. But we can at least do that much on the night before we arrive."

The day is unrelentingly normal. This in contrast to the crushing weight that destiny has just dropped on top of Jones. Talking dogs. Teleportation. Avatar of Chaos? And he, supposedly a part of it all. Fate may have been more kind to Jaeden, Lady Silverhand, and Father Jasper. They, at least, had not choice but to adapt to their situation. They had the distraction of danger and the necessity of everyday survival.

=== OOC ===

Are you up for a Competition between two Monks? If so, I'll lay our the rules tomorrow.

Savin
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 8:27:04 AM
Savin will try and engage Silas in conversation. "Magic Lentils? How do you prepare them? I have some cooking skills and would like to help you if that is agreeable. Must admit, I never had magic ingrediants before."

He tells the caravan leader of some of their journeys. We were in the Ice Vein for a short period. It was very cold there. We even got a chillier reception. Crazy mage who liked to build golems. Never seen some many statues running around trying to kill me."

OOC Savin doesn't mind a friendly competition but really don't want it to consume to much time. Can we so how do it in one night? Make multiple rolls or something?

Sly and Luke
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 8:48:12 AM
Sly smiles at his friends as the though of having a Home Base all their own, sinks into their minds. "Some day soon, WE have to go to Hook City, if it is only to pay the Taxes!" Sly winks at all his friends.

When the idea of having a wrestling match between Our Savin and their new Member Br.Jones, the betting beging, Sly shouts "Two silver on the Children of Chaos, BOTH of then!!"I better stay on their good side, the both of them. He He!
Luke speaks up, "Me Too!"

But when the Gypsie woman placing her bet on the match? Sly turns at the sound of her voice, He only see her hair is red like his sister Ruby use to be, But when he hears one of the men call her name 'Reena', his heart starts to beat faster, he start to sweat, he turns to look at the woman again. But she is gone. I must find out who she is, chances are She is not My Ragina. But I must ask the Wagon Master Silus tonight.

Luke ask Sly, "See Ghost? You Pale?"

Jones
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 9:16:19 AM
Jones doesn't seemed concerned about the new arrivals in the least, "Avatar of Chaos? Sounds like fun."

Jones tries talking with Savin throughout the day since he is certainly more engaging in conversation than Marten.

"I don't know that I'd say I'm a monk. I've not had any official training in a monastery. I just studied with a wandering priest for a few years. His lessons resonated with me, and I've let Domi guide me the rest of the way. I do aspire to be one of the Hands of Domi though."

[ppc: I concur. A contest sounds like fun, but I hate to take a long time for it.]

Firn'gaer d20+7=21
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 11:27:57 AM
Firn'gaer responds to Jones' appology. "No appologies are needed. It's a sore spot for me. You see I wasn't always a gnome. Originally human, I met an unfortunate accident with a druidic artifact and this is the result. I didn't mean to be harse in my response."

Firn'gaer address the current mark bearers. "I didn't realize that your home was here. I guess I was under the assumption that, like myself, you were drawn in by the Crones from places elsewhere, interesting. I was heading for Hook City when I arrived here, but as you know I never made it. And a house and warehouse you say, very nice."

"A contest?" Firn'gaer says. "A friendly sort of sport would definitely be nice to see."

Dinner first then contest... Comes a squeak from the folds of Firn'gaer's robes.

"Don't be rude Rufus. In due time."

I'm hungry.

"How about a bit of dried nuts or bread."

No I want magic things...

"You'll have to wait. You must forgive my impatient friend here he get food on the brain and cen think of little else." After years together, Firn'gaer appologizes for Rufus as if the other could understand him as well.

Firn'gaer does however sit down with the vision in a quiet place, as there can be with the commotion, and tries to see if he can talk to and understand the Vision of Noxnyx.

[Int check DC21]

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+15=26 d20+19=36
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 2:17:53 PM
Peerimus will move about the caravan and idly chat with anyone wanting a new voice to hear. He will also see if he can barter or buy his way into a Quarterstaff. Barring any success, Peerimus will take a wander through any nearby wooded areas the caravan passes to try and find a suitable piece.

The day is spent in blissful nothing, a nice change. A chance to reflect on what has happened and what lies ahead. Yorrick, back in a element so much more familiar is also much happier. Grass beneath his paws again, as the group starts to set up camp for the evening, he lopes over to Luke and tackles him. [ac 26 Grapple 36]

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 3:35:32 PM

Disoriented by the still unfamiliar teleportation, Jaeden follows along quietly. He tries to piece things together from listening to the others but has difficulty.

and things were just starting to make sense...

By the time they stop for the night Jaeden is feeling quite lost. When Peerimus comes by he waves for the Druid to join him and questions.

"Peerimus where are we. Not only do I not recognize this place, but it feels... different. What does Sly mean that we're home? Where is home?"

Peerimus (2nd)
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 5:17:10 PM
Peerimus sits with Jaeden and can not wipe the grin from his face. "Sly has several meanings in that my friend. I can tell you we are on the Southern Continent in a relatively peaceful area between Hook City and Heranmar which are all considered part of the Gateway Downs. And yes I realize that none of these names may mena anything to you. Suffice it to say we are in 'civilized' lands of sttrecthing fields and farms, dotted with small villages and thorps upon trhe Southern Continent. Sly and myself and," Peerimus pauses a moment, "I think Savin spent our youths essentially nearby. Myself, my birthplace is within 30 miles or so. Sly also means that as a bearer of the 'chaos mark', a well established house and wharehouse in Hook City it technically part owned by you, by all of us. Hence 'Home'."

Peerimus looks steady at Jaeden for a moment then asks, "Our meeting was not under good circumstances, or at least pleasant." the last is added with mirth, "Tell me Jaeden where do you originally hail, where is true home for Jaeden and Dalek?"

Father Jasper
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 9:17:58 PM
Jasper spends his time walking and keeping Lady Silverhand company, It seems that the magic trip and dangers of being a chaos child has affected her more then the others. He spends numerous hours talking of the teaching of Almei to her and about faith hopping the confused and scared Silent Lady will maybe to get her to come out of her shell and talk.

Evening's Festivities (DM/Al)
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 9:56:53 PM
"Magic lentils? Ahh, but that's a secret." The caravan master winks at Savin from his seat on the wagon. "No. I'm joking. They almost cook themselves. They take from the cook, the essence of his wishes. Tonight, I'll make a dish from my childhood. You'll see."

Sly joins in the spirit of the betting. The tall warrior woman, Reena notices his stares. She smiles in reply. But it's a confused smile that wonders at the intensity in this strange half-elf's eyes. She shrugs and walks away. Certainly she is an attractive woman, dressed in plate armor within which she moves with grace.

Jones occasionally breaks away from his partner, both Marten and the caravan master frown. But they say nothing. He is of an odd outland religion, and they are almost to Heranmar. Why stir up waves? He speaks of his training, comparing notes. Possibly in preparation for the evening's contest.

Rufus squeaks from within Firn'gaer's robe. Food and food and food and food. But, there is the day's march to wait. Firn'gaer hitches a ride on the tailgate of one of the wagons as it rattles down the road. He brings out the Vision of Noxnyx and endeavors to understand how it might communicate. The artifact must have some way to understand him, as it responds to the views that he wishes to see. It may somehow read the unconscious signals of his mind that he himself never even thinks of when looking about. If that is the case, then it can read him. But how to turn that into communication? And even more daunting, how to understand the Vision in turn without it's ability to read such feelings? The Circle appears to have such an ability. But how can one develop it one's self? A difficult and time consuming project, if it is indeed possible at all.

[ BTW, who has the Circle? ]

The caravan has no weapons for barter or sale. And none of the guards wields the quarterstaff. But a stand of wood encountered in passing, yields a suitable quarterstaff for Peerimus. Slightly crooked, it is hardly a masterwork of craftsmanship. But the wood is hard and sturdy. And it's appearance is natural, fitting for a druid.

Jaeden is in a quandary, and seeks guidance from Peerimus. The druid, tells the warrior of the lands that they now find themselves in, and about how some of the group is connected too it.

Father Jasper councils Lady Silverhand. So far, she has said nothing. She watches with clear and open eyes. And yet she does not speak.

Evening comes. The Caravan Master places a large pot on an iron tripod over the central campfire. He fills it half full of the large thumb sized magic lentils. Then the rest he fills with water. As the water comes to a simmer, he makes a soft dough with some flour and fashions it into shapes. Flowers, lions, dragons and other animals, long banners, all forms of humanoid figures, rings, stars, and some simple balls. As he throws each into the pot they take on color, changing from plain white to pink and green, purple and orange, blue, red and yellow. Soon the air is filled with a mildly sweet smell. After a while, the pot brims with a thick green broth of lentils and sweet colored dumplings in various fantastic shapes.

"You see," the Silus the Caravan Master explains to Savin, "it would do no good to explain to you how the lentils are cooked. Because they respond to the will of the one who does the cooking. This is a dish my mother made at special times of the year. It has many memories for me. And the magic lentils have taken their flavor from my memories. Try it."

The broth is sweet, but not too much so. The lentils have a nutty flavor, complemented by the many colored dumplings.

"Alright! Now to the competition!" Silus Destin calls to the caravan after the evening meal has finished. "Champion against champion."

The guards are in a festive mood, they crowd around, calling out bets. Soon a rough circle is formed.

"As I do not wish any of my guards injured before they have satisfied the conditions of their employment ... (You're not getting out of your duties so easily, Jones.)" Silus Destin winks. "As I do not wish any of my guards injured, this will be a contest of counting coup. Touch with hands or feet. Dodge and block. You will fight for thirty seconds. The man who scores the most touches in thirty seconds wins."

"Hey, Greatsword," a brown face with a broad grin looks up at Jaeden from below. "My name is Kon. You have ten gold you want to lose? I'll give you even odds. Jones takes your man. What you say, Greatsword? Eh?"

=== OOC ===

Here's how this will run. Savin and Jones. Make 6 Dex rolls. Straight Ability, please remove any magic item bonuses. Then make 6 attack rolls. Again, remove any pluses from magical augmentation. Finally make 6 d2 rolls.

That's it. I'll paint a fight from it tomorrow.

BTW, if anyone else wants to bet on either of the combatants, there are guards who will take your bet. You may win a few gold, you may lose a few. No bets over 50 gp, please.

Father Japer
Tuesday February 28th, 2006 11:45:16 PM
Still taking the time with the Lady Silverhand, When asked if he want to bet he will, put 5 gp on Savin as a token of faith in his friend not realy caring about the outcome, but more for the well being of the fagile ladys mind. He spends as much time with her as he can, If he is able he talks to Luke asking if he can spend a bit of time watching, and keeping the lady company as he seen that she opened up, or show affection to him in the past and it might help to open her back to the world .
He also after seeing Peerimus and his love of nature when he can get the druid aside he gives him the small feather token " Here my friend I found this in my travels and I think that you could find beter use of it the me I am told that is will make a great oak to spring into being before your eyes, I have had it for a while and never found use but maybe you can so please take it as a gift my friend"
He will also check with the wagon driver and see
If there is anyone that that requires medical help eather magic or non if not he will go back to lady silverhands side.

Lady Silverhand (sub jon)
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 12:07:53 AM
Selena packs her armor and most of her weapons in her pack again putting on a silk green dress
placing a dagger (her silvered one) in a string down her back.
Selena spends many hours but herself, She allows the Priests to follow her and talk to her but is reluctant to speak, only direct questions that seem important does she answer, If approched but anyone other then the priest she retreats away, Selena looks ( but does not speak) to see if there are any of the caravan members that has a instrement, if there is someone playing anything she will spend time listining to the music again as silent as a mouse.

JOn
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 2:37:39 AM
Occ BABY IS COMMING MY WIFE IS IN LABOUR

WOOHOOOO

Sly and Luke
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 7:58:00 AM
Sly Takes a portion for himself and another for Luke. Smells good.
looking around for Luke, Sly spots him wrestling with Yurrick, "Yurrick!, Peerimus has food for you..." Sly had not even finish the sentance, that the bear ran toward Peerimus.

Sly sits and eats the stew, Very good food for a vegitarian stew, the dumpling are out of this wold, Hmmm! But his though turns to the female called Reena. I must find out who she really is, I must ask the wagon master Silus If she was born into his tribe?? and if he could speak to her.

As Luke eats his stew, Father Jasper pats him on the hear, asking the dog to go to Lady Salina. Luke eats on (in a barbarian way Sloppy!) He finishes his meal, drop th bowl next to Sly, run to Yurrick side (But Not too close after all the bear Is Eating!) Luke tell his friend about being petted by Lady Salina would be nice after the meal.
Luke run to Lady Salina as she was dressing, taking the shape she's in (before she's in her dress) Luke Think I must be getting more human/ because I like what I see!!

Ceil
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 8:02:50 AM
oos to Jon

Comgrats. Let us know when the baby arrives..
We want stats too...

Savin d20+3=17 d20+3=12 d20+3=16 d20+3=12 d20+3=7 d20+3=21 d20+10=25 d20+10=28 d20+10=29 d20+10=29 d20+10=13 d20+10=29 d2=2 d2=2 d2=2 d2=1 d2=2 d2=1
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 8:24:19 AM
Savin enjoys the stew very much and sits down next to the pretty redhead Reena. "Hello pretty lady. Do you always eat this well?" He will strike up a conversation with her flirting lightly until it is time for the contest.

When the time comes, he will stand up and call Jaeden over. He will slowly strip down to his leggings while appraising his opponent. "See anything in the way he walks that I should be worried about?" Savin then pulls out 5 gps and hands then to his fighter friend. "Go make a wager on me. My master always said gambling is bad but this way I won't be doing the gambling right?"

Jones d20+4=23 d20+4=6 d20+4=24 d20+4=20 d20+4=21 d20+4=18 d20+13=31 d20+13=20 d20+13=31 d20+13=28 d20+13=14 d20+13=20 d2=1 d2=1 d2=1 d2=1 d2=2 d2=1
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 9:06:06 AM
Over dinner Jones asks, "So, talking dog, did you used to be a gnome before a druid artifact turned you into a dog?"

He enjoys the lentils. Then he takes off his shoes and gloves to ready himself for the contest. He really looks like he thinks the whole idea is really fun.

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Dex rolls= 23, 6, 24, 20, 21, 18
attack rolls= 31, 20, 31, 28, 14, 20
d2 rolls= 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1

Jones (ooc)
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 9:09:54 AM
ooc: my mistake, there's an extra +1 of magic item on the attack roll that needs to be removed. So, attack rolls should be: 30, 19, 30, 27, 13, 19

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 10:06:31 AM
Peerimus shakes his head, "Jones? Firgaer, here" pointing to the gnome, "Used to be human and is now a gnome."

"Luke," now pointing to the dog by Yorrick (a Kodiak Bear) "Luke is a dog and he can talk."

OOc will post again later

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 1:50:21 PM
During the March...

While Peeriumus is correct that the names mean nothing, having an idea of his whereabouts in relation to the familiar is still helpful.

"Ah, I've heard mention of a 'continent' to the South. Never given it much thought though. This is truly a grand adventure we find ourselves on."

Their conversation continues and the Druid asks about his origins.

"Yes you're right. Kind of funny how circumstance has bound us together and yet we know next to nothing of each other."

He gives Peerimus an appraising look and seems to make a decision. "I was born and raised in Plateau City. My family was exceedingly wealthy and like most children of wealthy families I spent my youth going from teacher to teacher. Unlike most however, the bulk of my studies revolved around this," one hand reaches back to pat the hilt of his greatsword. "There was not much more to my youth as my father was quite obsessed with blades and did his best to pass that obsession to me. In the end his obsession came around to bite him in the ass. He and my mother still live in Plateau City and to my knowledge are healthy. They are, however, no longer wealthy."

For a while he walks in silence but the Druid's probing has opened something inside the man and begins speaking again.

"When my family lost it's wealth I was forced to make my way in the world. What I knew best was fighting. So I earned my coin with my blade. I realize now how fortunate I was with my first mercenary company. They were called the Ebon Dawn and the Commander was a man of good character. He was very picky about the commissions he took and as a result I never had reason to doubt my own actions or those of my peers."

"Unfortunately it didn't last. He died in a campaign and his death led to us being folded into a larger company. This new company was not so picky. Before long I was forced to confront the wrongness of our actions and I left... deserted in the middle of a stormy night. That was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do."

The conversation continues but Peerimus is sure that what he has just heard is the cornerstone of this warrior.

At camp...

Savin calls to him and he obliges by joining the monk while he's preparing. "Anything in the way he walks? Well, he moves as a man well balanced." He shrugs. "Approach with care."

He accepts the five gold from Savin and looks around for someone to wager with but in the end its someone else who finds him.

"Hey, Greatsword," a brown face with a broad grin looks up at Jaeden from below. "My name is Kon. You have ten gold you want to lose? I'll give you even odds. Jones takes your man. What you say, Greatsword? Eh?"

"Sure 'Kon with big smile'. I've got ten on it. Savin for the win." He motions to his longer time companion as he says this.

JOn
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 2:48:29 PM
Occ baby is here 8 pound baby girl @ 11:15

Str 0
dex 0
con 19
int 19
wis 19
cha 19

lol

cheers
will update later

Firn'gaer
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 4:10:34 PM
Rufus eats as much as his belly can hold. Satisfied, he lays belly up near Firn'gaer.

Ooo...that was good. I want to eat like that every day.

"The food was very good. Rufus gives his compliments to the cook." Rufus says after dinner.

While other talk of the up coming contest, Firn'gaer still spends his time with the Vision. This time, however, he gets the Circle as well.

"I've spent the better part of the day trying to decipher the patterns of Noxnyx and although there is method, I cannot determine what. Can you teach me how to communicate with Noxnyx?" He says to the sentient artifact.

Winners and Losers (DM/Al)
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 9:51:57 PM
Flashback to the day. Father Jasper makes a present to Peerimus of a magic Feather Token, a symbol of the Druid's devotion to Nature. The Caravan Master later informs the outland cleric that none of his guards are injured at this time. Though, if they have ailments not acquired during this trip, he would not know of them.

Jaeden unburdens himself to Peerimus as well.

Then, over dinner, Savin chats up the very attractive and muscular Reena, while Sly speculates as to whether she may be someone else entirely. Reena appears to enjoy Savin's attention. She sits close to him as they dine. Her hazel eyes are dark and glistening, and her hands touch his shoulder, his arm, and his thigh as they exchange pleasant conversation together, both understanding that there is more there under the surface.

Jones appears a little potty, confusing Firn'gaer with Luke. Or, perhaps it's Luke with Firn'gaer. Or, maybe neither and both at the same time. Maybe his confusion has been caused by his many years with the tattoo. Or maybe it's just because of his many years. He is older. But certainly not as old as Father Jasper. Maybe he's just strange.

Firn'gaer spends the time with the Vision and the Circle.

"Well, I'm not sure, Firn'gaer Gyddyn," the Circle replies in a low voice clearly designed not to be heard by any but the wizard. "That is to say, it might be possible to teach you to speak to Noxy. If, say, you had a natural telepathic or empathic ability. Even then, it's not like your verbal languages. Those are easy. All they take is a few years a piece to learn. Could be better to try and teach him to understand you. Not that he can hear in the sense that you and I do. You know, no one has ever been interested in talking to Noxy before. Sometimes they aren't even interested in talking to me. You're a unique bunch. I think I'm going to like this."

Then the noise level in the camp rises by several degrees as everyone crowds around the circle of competition. Once again, Silus Destin lays down the ground rules.

"This is a contest of counting coup. Touch with hands or feet. Dodge and block. You will fight for thirty seconds. The man who scores the most touches in thirty seconds wins. I'll judge whether a touch counts or not. If you have something to say about it, talk to me later. But I charge for consultation time." The man grins.

The two monks enter the circle, stripped of their magic items.

Jones reacts first. A hand flashes toward Savin. Savin lifts his arm to fend the touch, but he isn't fast enough. First touch to Jones. 0 to 1

Savin counters immediately. Both men reach out and tag each other, Savin landing a touch across Jones' thinning hair and Jones coming around to touch Savin's shoulder. 1 to 2

The two men break. They weave. Then Jones darts in again and a flurry of exchanges ensues. Again Savin attempts to block. This time, he almost makes it. Almost. 1 to 3

Both men drive on to the offense. A double slap cuts the night air as both men catch each other across the face with the flat of their hands. A roar goes up from the small crowd that rings the circle. 2 to 4

Jones moves in, striking straight to the body. But Savin turns and the blow slides by. Savin's own blow goes over Jones' head as the shorter man, and the two cross, passing each other by. 2 to 4

The two men watch each other from across the circle. Thirty seconds is almost up. Savin leaps forward. He tags Jones with a clean thump to the chest. But at the same time, Jones clips his fellow follower of Domi near the groin. Not a solid blow by any means, but enough to count.

Final score Savin 2 - Jones 5.

With a wide grin, Kon wends his way through the crowd. "Ten gold?" he asks Jaeden. "You're man's a good fighter. But he's built more for strength, yeah? Sometimes a single punch is all you need. Thanks for the gold, eh? Better luck next time."

Father Jasper also loses five gold.

Sly loses two silver and wins two silver. There's something to be said for playing both sides.

Reena slides through the crowd to deliver Savin a consolation prize. She takes his hand and draws him to a place some distance from the main camp. There on the ground is her bedroll and her plate armor, neatly stacked. The clothing she wears does not take nearly as long to remove.

== OOC ==

Just in case you were interested, here are the rules of the competition.

Each round begins with an Initiative roll. If you win, you get +2 to your attack. But you cannot block. If you lose the Initiative, there is still
the option to turn your attack into a block.

Each round has an Attack Roll. This represents the potential for your movement, whether it be attack or block.

Each round has a Disposition Roll. This represents the split second inclination toward Attack or Defense.

Attack with Init = Attack with +2 bonus
Attack w/o Init = Attack as normal
Defense with Init = Attack as normal.
Defense w/o Init = Block /Use 1/4 your Attack roll to add to AC

And here are The Numbers.

Savin
Wednesday March 1st, 2006 11:01:03 PM
Savin loses with grace and bows to the newest member of the Children of Chaos. "I am pleased to make your aquantaince. I believe I can learn a lot from you. Thank you for the session."

As Savin is led away by the beautiful Reena, he wonders what would have happened if he won! Still he enjoys his reward to the fullest, only having a slight pang when he thinks of Niobe. Still he is a young monk, so his memories of Niobe quickly fade.

Sly and Luke d20+1=20
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 7:13:14 AM
Sly watches the match, cheering for Savin touch and Jones attack on his part. "Hmm! He's a good fighter, he'll do well in this party!"
Sly will collect his winnings, then goes to see the Wagon Master Silus , Bows then hand him his winnings, "Wagon Master May I have a few answers about the Female red hair guard in your caravan? The one you men calls Reena. Is she a member of your tribe? or did you just hire her? My last question Is May I speak to her in privet? With your permision of course. I think I have seen her before but I don't remember where!!" (Sly uses all the charm and deplomacy(rolled a 20) he can muster.)

Luke is still wrestling with Yurrick, The bear rooars, and the dog tell him, "Ahh Come you can do better!." Then bothe dog and bear runs into the woods.

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 12:17:10 PM
With a shrug and smile Jaeden hands over ten gold to Kon, the man with a now even wider grin (5 gold of his own and 5 of Savins).

"Now that the entertainment is over," he askes the now 10gp richer caravan guard, "where can a man get a good drink?"

Jones
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 2:28:17 PM
Jones grins again after the match and reaches out to shake hands with Savin, "Outstanding, you're very good. I'm glad you weren't swinging fists. I'm quite certain that would have hurt quite a bit. I have to say, you're gathering is most interesting too. Human gnomes, talking dogs, and druid bears. It all seems a bit surreal, but I've seen stranger things in my wanderings. Why, once while near the Crystal Mountains or was that it near the Red Hills, oh I can't remember, someplace with lots of climbing up and down I met a talking squirrel who insisted that he was a dwarf that drank something a funny little halfling had given him. I recall lecturing him a bit on taking drinks from halflings and..."

Jones keeps on blabbing as long as anyone will listen... maybe even a little longer.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 4:38:24 PM
Peerimus listens with interest to Jaeden
and nods approvingly when the warrior speaks of his leaving of the company, but does not directly comment on it.

When Father Jasper presents him the oak tokken, Peerimus accepts it with a deep bow. "My thanks Father. I am sure a use will present itself."

Dinner is delicious and he makes sure that Yorrick gets all he wants. "A very interesting and delightful meal master Silus Destin." With the new found Quarterstaff, Peerimus with set about casting SpellStaf after dinner. Placing Commune with nature in the wood. he watches the contest and applauds both men in the sprirt the match is intended. All memory of the misread slight earlier gone.

Peerimus will find a spot by the fire as eveing turns night and will mostly listen to the stories of the others.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Commune with Nature
Level 6:
SpellStaff

Father Jasper + Lady SIlverhand
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 5:22:26 PM
The Father hand oven the 5 gold and smiles,
It was a nice fight he says to Brother Jones and to Savin. he spends some more time counceling Lady Silverhand quitely by the fire in the evening

Lady Silverhand spend most of the night with the Father but for sometime in the late evening after the father had left for bed she spends time reading the book she picked up The Battle of Paladia,

Firn'gaer
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 7:17:29 PM
"I can't see why they wouldn't want to talked to you and Noxnyx. The things one could learn of the past would be amazing." He says to the circle.

"So what your saying is that if I were to have a spell that gave me empathy or telepathy then with your assistance I could learn to read Noxnyx and thus be able to communicate with it." he says with a little excitement in his voice. "Oh, this is right up my alley. Circle I think the three of us will be having talks in no time at all."

Firn'gaer finds the contest very amusing. As he sits watching the contestants he thinks of the others and their homecoming. His mind drifts back to his own home. He must have spent nearly a decade traveling the roads of New Elenna. A new place every few days or so. He stayed in just about every type of place one could imagine. A slight smile grows on his bearded face. He could remember how many bars and taverns had similar contests. He would watch with a mug in one hand and his pipe in the other. So vivid is his memory he can almost smell the sweat and ale of the contestants. Afterwards the winner would wobbled his way back into the bar while the loser slept off his hangover outside on the ground until his friends left and carried him off. Fond memories...

Drift Into Night (DM/Al)
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 8:47:29 PM
Kon takes a sly look about for Caravan Master Destin.

"No drinking on duty." But the little man's furtive looks belie his words, and reveal his intentions. "We are here to stand watch over his caravan!" Kon gestures for Jaeden to follow as he moves away from the fire and into the night. "This is a sacred duty, as we have already accepted monies." Facing away from the fire, the dark faced man draws the top of a bottle from the breast of his armor, just enough to allow Jaeden to see.

They make their way to a small stand of brush, the little man preaching the virtues of devotion to job and loyalty to employer every step of the way. Fortunately, it is in the opposite direction from that in which Reena had taken Savin.

"Glass grass wine," Kon whispers, when they're out of earshot. He brings out the bottle. "From the Sargrass Plains." He pops the cork and takes a drink. Then, with a satisfied Ahhhh ... he hands the bottle to Jaeden. The drink is smooth, with a warmth that builds slowly, growing to a fiery burn. It is several seconds before the effect rises to Jaeden's brain, wrapping it in a hazy heat. They make good stuff down here.

On the other side of the camp, Savin discovers that Reena is even stronger than she looks. She is passionate and aggressive, soft skin over hard muscle. In the morning, he will find her teeth marks upon his shoulder where she had bitten down to keep from crying out.

Sly Foxx, meanwhile, broaches the subject of the very same woman with Caravan Master Destin.

"She ... " He presses the silver coins back into Sly's hands. "She is no more than one of my guards. Reena Marin has a reputation as top notch guard and fighter. But this is the first time I've had call to hire her."

"You don't need my permission to speak with her. She's a guard. No less than any of my other guards. More so, I'd say, as she could probably put down near all of the other men in the column." Silus looks out into the darkness.

"Though, I think it might be better if you spoke with her tomorrow. She's a striking woman. If you've seen her on the street somewhere before, I wouldn't doubt you'd remember her."

Peerimus, Firn'gaer, Father Jasper, and Lady Silverhand remain within the camp. Jones begins one in a series of stories, sparking tales from other guards as well.

The moons rise over the Wold. The night of early spring is quiet, the insects of summer have yet to be born. Soon comes time to retire. Some guards head for bedrolls, others for their shift at Watch.

Savin d20+9=17
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 10:13:50 PM
Savin wakes up tangled with the pretty redhead. Somehow he is both tired, sore, but totally elated. He decides to make both groups breakfast and pulls out his spice packages. He borrows some food from the caravan and makes a good breakfast. Eggs, spicy potatoes and bisquits for everyone (rolled cooking check of 17

Jon
Thursday March 2nd, 2006 10:53:43 PM
Occ hey all
baby and mommy are home and all is good
baby has a broken clavical bone but doc say its common and will be find in a week or two
cheers all

George
Friday March 3rd, 2006 6:51:22 AM
Congrats Jon. Glad to hear all are doing well!

Sly and Luke
Friday March 3rd, 2006 7:57:47 AM
Sly smiles, "If she is the same Regena that I remember! I pitty the male she's with." Sly tell Wagon Silus, "I will keep Guard for you, I will climb that tall tree and keep watch."

Sly takes out his bow, string it and with a quaver of arrows, then climb the tree. Set himself on a sturdy branch, And keeps watch.(he only need four hours of sleep.)
At sun rise, Sly see Savin comming out of the wood and start to make breackfast. Sly knows what has happen, smiles to himself,"If he was with Regena! Savin is going to remember this night for the rest of his life!"

But Sly will stay on his perch until he see her come out of the woods, He know better to go over to her when she's sleeping, she'd would try to take his head off!. He Smiles at old memories and waits.

Luke grows tired, now tries to locate Sly. "Sniff Sniff" he finds the scent that leads him to the tree. He look up and sure enough there is Sly on guard duty. "Oh! Well! I'll sleep right here then." Luke curl himself into a soft ball of fur, then slipps off to sleep.

Ceil
Friday March 3rd, 2006 8:09:21 AM
To Jon

Congrats, 8lbs is a big baby, only my boys were that big, my girls were a lillle over 7lbs. Kiss MaMa for me, for a job well done.

peerimus and Yorrick
Friday March 3rd, 2006 2:53:27 PM
Peerimus is going to take advantage of the increased security that comes with so many. Tonight he plans to stretch out on his back, with Yorrick as a pillow, stare up at starry sky and fall asleep.

Jaeden Ohm
Friday March 3rd, 2006 3:02:48 PM
A stolen drink while on the job is nothing new to Jaeden Ohm. But responsibility is responsibility so he limits his own consumption so as to not pressure Kon into drinking more then he should.

As is often the way of fighting men the evening hours are whittled away with talk past campaigns punctuated by the occasional shot of drink, in this case Glass Grass Wine.

Firn'gaer
Friday March 3rd, 2006 5:52:09 PM
[OOC: Jon, glad to hear everyone is doing well. Congratulations!]

Firn'gaer begins to contemplate a spell that will allow him to learn to communicate with the Vision of Noxnyx with assistance from Circle (does it have an actual name?). He does for a good part of the evening before he looks to settle in for the night.

He moves next to Peerimus and Yorrick and finds a spot next to them on the ground. "Do you mind?" He says to the druid before sitting. "I think I might be able to learn to speak to the mirror." He says getting comfortable. "I guess speak isn't really correct; communicate is more of what it is. From what I understand, when I concentrate on a moving that view in the mirror, reads my thoughts and moves the view as I request. The Circle is able to read Noxnyx's thoughts and therefore understand. I think with a spell of similar nature, I'll be able to learn how to understand Noxnyx and thus communicate," He says and there can be heard a bit of excitement in his voice, "Very exciting stuff."

"I have to admit, when I first got captured by the orcs and met you and the others, I was a little upset. I mean I was swept into this whole destiny thing with the Crones and the marks. It was a little overwhelming as I'm sure it is for the newest members right now. But as time has passed and we survived the things we've seen, it becomes easier. Then earlier this evening during the contest and I was remembering my homeland, I remembered what it was that I really enjoyed. It was exactly what I've been doing. Seeing new places, meeting new people, handling new challenges all the things I did when I traveled the roads of New Elenna and I think I realized that maybe this isn't a curse after all, but just another opportunity to see new places and meet people. Maybe, just maybe, I'm where I wanted to be all along." He finishes and just continues to stare at the sky until he falls asleep and dreams. Dreams of places he's been and of places he'll go.

Father Jasper + Lady Silverhand
Saturday March 4th, 2006 10:27:26 AM
Jasper after a long day says night to all and heads to his bedroll he wil spend a few minites praying before he crashes for the night

Lady Silverhand spend time quitely by the fire intil late in the evening with her book. When the fire dies down she will make her way to her beb as well.

Occ thanks all
baby is still doing good we named her Keaira Mae Marianne (keaira means, little dark one)

Sly Foxx and Luke
Sunday March 5th, 2006 9:45:14 AM
Sly smell Savin's cooking "Mmmm! Smell so Goog!", will climb down the tree. Wakes up Luke, then sits near the cooking food, "Savin my friend, your a wizard with the food. Sniff! Sniff!"

Luke Sits beside Sly, Waiting for his portion.

Along come the Redheaded Fighter, with her equipment. Sly raisen his head then, Calls to her "Regena!,May I speak to you? I think you know me from your pass, I'm Sly Foxx!" Sly waits for a reaction.

Arrival In Heranmar (DM/Al)
Sunday March 5th, 2006 9:12:29 PM
The land holds a stillness all its own. And this night holds a warmth that speaks of the coming summer.

As quiet settles over the camp and the moons climb to apogee, the group beds down for the night. All forgo the Watch, leaving things to the caravan guards. They are, after all, paid for such duty. All forgo the Watch, except that is, for Sly Foxx. Excitement burns within his brain. They are home again. Soon to approach Heranmar. It was very near the city that he first met this group, the group that would become the Southern Lights, and then, as Destiny took up their trail, the Children of Chaos. It is a homecoming. And Sly sees home in all things.

Savin wakes next to Reena who had returned to bed after a midnight watch. A hot spiced breakfast tempts the entire camp from their bedrolls.

Reena appears from between the wagons. Her hair is damp from a brief washing, and water still glistens upon her face. There is the creak of leather fastenings as she walks in her heavy plate mail. She turns with a startled look, waylaid by the half-elven Bladesinger.

"Speak your piece, Sly Foxx," she replies, her eyes level and candid. "Though I can't imagine where I'd have met you. It's not everyday that one meets half-elf. And unless I was blind drunk, I think I'd remember."

"By the by ... that's Ree-na," she says, breaking the name into syllables. "Reena Marin."

(You may backpost if you'd like to pursue this, Sly. But, to tell you the truth, Reena is a name I took from a character in another completely unrelated game.)

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After breakfast, the caravan packs up and moves on. The day is much the same as the day before. At times, the even blue line of the sea can be seen over the hills to the west. As the group passes other caravans and small parties bound both north and south, it becomes readily apparent that the Caravan of Silus Destin has a superabundance of highly competent guards. To Jaeden's practiced eye, many of the guards are at least as competent as he. And from the display the morning before it is clear that Marten is something entirely special. All this, for lentils? Magic or not. Could this have to do with the second Chaos signature?

With the Children of Chaos along as well, the Caravan seems almost a procession.

The day passes on the road. Noon comes and goes. The sun is half way on its descent to the horizon when the caravan emerges from a small stand of woods, and there, against the sparkling backdrop of the great ocean, is the walled town of Heranmar. The road winds past a run down abbey. A pretty blond girl stands at the back of the Abbey, a distant figure shielding her eyes to watch as the caravan passes.

The group enters the city walls just before dusk. They make their way through the streets to the center of town. Various shops are closing their doors for the night. Warm lights come on in the windows of a nearby inn. The caravan stops before a stable.

"Alright. We're here, and you have my thanks all of you for the getting here." Silus Destin stands at the seat of the wagon and holds our his hands. He smiles. "But, I expect that you'll be wanting more than just my thanks, eh? I'll not be needing your services any longer. So why don't we see to the good part, eh? Your wages."

The guards crowd around the lead wagon.

Reena seizes Savin by the arm and pulls him in for a fierce kiss. "I'll see you at the inn later." She winks and then she's gone.

Hands emerge from the stables. One by one the guards wander off with their pay. Most wander in the direction of the inn. Marten remains with the wagons. The sun rides low on the horizon. Night comes to Heranmar.

[ Jones, you receive 750 gold in wages. Note that this is many times a years wage for your average commoner. ]

Lady Silverhand (sub jon) + Father Jasper
Monday March 6th, 2006 8:55:52 AM
Lady silverhand spends some time watching the guards take there pay and then heads into town with a few things on her mind that she needs
The Ladys heads first for a market to see what she can find, if there is one she will stop and look for someone seling animals ( forgot the right name) if anything is found that she like she will haggel the price as much as she can. Her next stop will be to a weapons smith to see if anything she likes ( looking a daggers and bows for the most part) .. Depending on the time she will walk to the inn and see what is going on there.

Father Jasper .
As always with any town that Jasper stops his first stop will be a temple . as he is not sure what temples are here he ask for directions to the nearest one .. if none then he with try to find a hostital or place where the sick gather.
Along the way Jasper will see if there is a shop selling potion compounds but will only note the shop and continue to the temple .

Jones
Monday March 6th, 2006 9:38:18 AM
Jones wonders Silus was carrying that he was able to pay so much. Then he lets the thought slip away. After all, caravan guard was a more honorable profession than many others.

Before heading to the inn himself, he asks the Children, "So where are all of you planning to go from here?"

Sly and Luke
Monday March 6th, 2006 12:58:24 PM
Sly replies to Reena, "Then I'm mistakes! The maiden I'm looking for is a Gyspy Girl with the most beautiful eyes. I shall bother You no longer!"
Sly finish his breackfast, then readies himself to go to Heramnar, "I wonder if it is still as friendly as the last time we went in, We chase away their elbino Vampire!"

Luke ask sly "Who She?"

Sly answers "Some one I though I knew!"

Off they go to the town of Heramna, evry thing seem all right, nobody notices them, So Sly will walk threw the town, Just to see if things has change or aare they still have a dislike for strangers.

Answering Bro Jones,"There's a little tavern about a little way before the City gates, I don't remember the name. They are known for Good Food, Good Ale and Clean rooms. Come I'll show you. I hope they are still there?"

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+17=24 d20+21=25 d20+10=23 d20+6=12 d20+13=27 d20+6=20
Monday March 6th, 2006 3:09:40 PM
"By all means," Peerimus replies to Firngaer as the wizard strolls up. "Lovely sky tonight, we have seen so many as of late. Ever wonder why the stars above us now are so different than those above Turtle Lake? My mother, my birth mother now, used to tell tales of the Immortals and Powers and their homes. Always the tales were linked to the stars. I, of course, thought them just fire stories, but now seeing the great differences...I wonder agian."

Peerimus listens to the gnome and can not help but smile as the excitement builds in Firngaers voice over the prospects of not only working on a new spell but of being the first to 'speak' withthis ancient artifact. As the conversation turns to the 'Curse' or 'Destiny' depending on your view, Peerimus again found himself in heightened spirits at Firngaers' 'discovery'. "That is an interesting point. I myslef sought out the others and I think I am unique in that manner of joining into this grand adventure. I was not whisked away, or pulled in or anything like that. Yorrick and I heard the whispered calls of Father and we followed to divine the source and where he wanted us to be. Champion against the avatar of chaos I may now be, but I am also champion of the natural wold. Between the poisoned vampire tree, the assault on Floating City and the rest. Father has placed me in a position of great importance I think."

Morning's rays find Peerimus strecthed upon the dew covered ground, a rare sight of oversleeping. Groggily he stretches and sits up. Yorrick shifts, rises as well and heads directly to Savin and the food. Peerimus chuckles, 'Silly ol'e bear' and then clams his mind and prepares the divine rituals as set by his cabal.

The number of men guarding the caravan and the high level of skill they all seem to posses has the druid on edge, but it takes him a while to place it. After breakfast while the wagons are hitched he approaches Firngaer, "If you have discreet moment and only if you have one, See if The Vision can pinpoint the artifact in this caravan. Just before we arrived I thought you said you had 2 right on top of each other. Now that we are this much closer..." he lets the thought hang there.

Arrival a the town brings memories back all right. It was at this gate that he and Shiraz came to thier mutual understanding of each other. "Go with Sly and Luke my friend, I will be along later." Peerimus bids Yorrick to guard Luke and then finds an out of sight street to shift into a hawk. A few quick flaps, puts him up over the parked caravan where he hopes to spy the caravan master and any others that might happen along. Peerimus plans to ride th evening currents until dark and then continue his impromtu stake out in cat form near the wagons.
spot 25 hawk
Hide 23 cat
MS 12 cat
Spot 27 cat
Listen 20 cat

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6: Heighten Baleful Polymorph

Savin
Monday March 6th, 2006 4:32:11 PM
Savin accepts his kiss and smiles as the strong redhead heads out, thinking with pleasure at the night ahead. He hears Jones question and shrugs his shoulders. "I don't make the big decisions. Peerimus is our leader and normally gives us our diretion....Firn'gaer, what does your magical friend tell you. Are we close to any of our goals?"

Firn'gaer d20+7=19
Monday March 6th, 2006 8:18:57 PM
Firn'gaer wakes the next day refreshed and with new purpose. "Today is going to be a good day, I can feel it."

"Give me a second. I'll get it out in one second." Firn'gaer finds a place out of the bustle of the wagons and takes out Noxnyx. He checks the immediate area and then asks Noxnyx if it can show him a view of the next piece. If it works he'll see if Noxnyx can pan back to show him the piece in relation to their location.

[Int check DC19]

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent

Spells Prepared
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

All Roads Lead to The Inn (DM/Al)
Monday March 6th, 2006 10:14:28 PM
Lady Silverhand wanders out into the deepening dusk. Doors are closing for the night. The carts of vendors are already rolling away down the street. The few that turn her way, say nothing. They merely give her an appraising look and turn away. There is no place left to go except the inn.

Father Jasper finds things equally unrewarding. There are no temples. He stops a man in the street to ask direction.

"No temple," comes the man's brusque reply. "We don't hold no truck with your outland gods," he says, and pulls away without another word. Without a temple to go, there is only the inn.

Jones falls in with the tattooed group. "Where to go from here?" The question of the hour. None seem to really know for sure. Right now though, the inn beckons. Sly knows where it is. It's the same old place. The lamps are just being lit inside and the smell of food drifts from within the doors. Luke and Yorrick are up for it as well. Peerimus slips away, and up a dark side street, becomes a hawk.

Before they proceed to the inn, Firn'gaer draws the Vision from his haversack. It makes no response to his speech, but where the wizard's eyes move, so appears to turn the view upon the screen. The view moves swiftly as Firn'gaer looks up and down. Jones glows bright with color. Firn'gaer's own hand as well. Savin and Sly are both extra bright because of the things they carry. Then, suddenly, the view pans back taking in the square and the small colorful cluster of figures that represent the Children of Chaos. At different points are Lady Silverhand and Father Jasper, they are both visible in the lowering gloom.

And there is one more. The Caravan Master, Silus Destin, he lights up as brightly as any of the Children of Chaos.

Up above, Peerimus sees the wall circling the city. The vast ocean stretches out to the west with the sun sinking swiftly below the horizon. To the east is the stand of woods from which the caravan had earlier arrived. Against the dark stand of woods is the abbey. All seems peaceful. The Caravan Master speaks with the a man who must be the stable owner. He oversees the storage of the cargo. This does take some time. And soon, it will become too dark to safely land.

Peerimus descends and becomes a cat. Peerimus the cat sees nothing untoward. No one appears to pay him much heed. Sitting quietly nearby he overhears the Caravan Master stating that he will need to board his horses for four days. Then, Silus Destin, the Caravan Master, leaves his horses and wagons in the care of the Stable Master, and he heads for the warm yellow lights of the inn. Raucous laughter drifts out from inside.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 7:13:34 AM
Sly, Br, Jones, Luke and Yurrick Turn down the little street. There is the Oak Leaf Tavern, it has grown since Sly was here, But a welcome sight none the less.

Sly speaks to Br Jones, "This is the place we were when the witches came to tell us of the bell, What bell you ask? The Chaos Bell the we prevented the Fea King from ringing it, That's when Lady Justice told us that WE were now the Bell, that we were both Saviors and Distroyers. That became our job , we put down the Chaos in this Wold where ever we find it.
Now let's go in, have some thing to eat and a place to sleep. The others will be along shortly, because It's the only Tavern and Inn in town!" Sly smiles to Br Jones.

Luke ask in his own lovable way, "Soup Bone for me? and Yurrick?"

Sly looks up and see Yurrick walking behind his friend Luke. Sly laugh telling Yurrick, "Come over here, you big nut! You cannot hide behind Luke? He's not big enough YET! Some day He'll be as big as you."
Now they all enter the Inn.

Savin
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 8:34:13 AM
Savin wanders around town for a couple of minutes but quickly becomes bored, he heads over to the Inn. He askes for a private room, thinking of Reena and the pleasures to come. He will then head to the tap room and order an ale, sit down and look at the other patrons.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 9:44:32 AM
"Are you sure? Very Good." He says aloud to Noxnyx.

He will make a quiet comment to Peerimus before they leave. "Silus has an item. I think we should find lodging and then discuss how we are approach him to acquire it. Explains Jones' presence here. Try and learn if he plans to stay in the area for long. Gives us a time table."

He finishes his conversation and moves off towards the town. "Alright, I want a hot bath hot food, fresh pipe weed and some quiet time."

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent

Spells Prepared
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

[OOC: Unless some one else wants to carry it, Firn'gaer will carry Noxnyx and Circle.]

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 11:53:58 AM
The large Kodiak follows Luke across the deserting streets to the Tavern. He pulls up short at the door however, a minor complaint about entering on his muzzle. It definately seems that he prefers to stay out on the front porch

Peerimus watches and listens to Silus and then springs off to find a private shifting spot. Back in human form, Peerimus moves to the tavern as well to met with the others. Arriving he scoops Yorrick with a wide arm, 'It will be all right friend, I remember last time as well.'

Peerimus moves across the tavern with Yorrick on his left heel, his staff in his right hand, he sits with the others. "You will need rooms for 4 nights to start with." The druid has dinner, orders a triple portion for Yorrick.
"I recall a nice small glade in the wood with a stream just a mile out of the main gate and just north. Yorrick and I will be there and will meet you again here in the morning. We can discuss things then. For tonight we are merely unwinding and relaxing after a few days on the road."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Jones
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 3:19:56 PM
"Witches? Chaos Bell? Fae King? Saviors? Destroyers?"

Jones looks a bit perplexed.

"I have no idea what any of you are talking about, but it sounds like more fun than walking beside a wagon all day."

Savin "illegal post"
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 9:10:40 PM
Savin hears Jones' comments while drinking his beer and spits beer through his nose gagging and coughing. When he finally gets his composure, he will say, "Well first thing creature we fought when I found myself with this band was a red dragon. Then vampires, golems, crazy mages and many more. Hope you like the excitment."

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 9:14:32 PM
Leaving the Caravan...

There is much in the Wold that Jaeden Ohm doesn't know, but appropriate wages for hired swords is not on that list. Witnessing the seemingly rediculous sums the guards are paid Jaeden calls his new buddy over.

"Hey Kon, looks like you're off duty now. Care to join me and my group at tavern for a few drinks?"

Regardless of the answer the warrior decides to ask about the wages without guild. "So ah... I noticed the Guards were getting quite a bit more then I'm used to seeing this kind of work pay. Is this normal for this place or is there something special about this journey?"

Arriving in town...

Arriving at the town Jaeden follows the group going to the Tavern. If Kon is along he continues in companionly conversation during the trip.

Jaeden Ohm Continued
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 9:20:58 PM
At the tavern...

Jaeden looks at Jones and smiles, fairly certain that the man doesn't yet understand the situation he's landed in. "You know, Jones, that tattoo you've got isn't an accident. Nor is it coincidence that we all share the same. I'm not sure I'm the best to explain all this... but now you're one of us, for better or ill."

He pauses in his talk to take a long pull of beer. When the mug thuds against the table he looks around to his companions. "Anyone want to tell the whole story? I could stand to hear it again myself."

Restless Natives (DM/Al)
Tuesday March 7th, 2006 10:07:24 PM
"Sure. Be along in just a bit," Kon replies. Then the little man lowers his voice. "Easiest job I've ever had," he whispers. "Who's going to want a few wagons full of beans? Old man Destin must have something else. But for this money, I can pretend I'm not curious." He smiles and disappears down the street.

With tales and a light air that comes with being in places well known, the motley group makes it's way to the inn. Savin rushes ahead. He's in the door and across the room before any of the patrons seated around the room can turn their heads.

The innkeeper looks up, startled to see a man at the bar who had not been there just a moment ago. Other heads at the various tables around the room also begin to turn.

"A room, sir?" the innkeeper replies automatically, the surprise still not washed from his face. "A room's five pieces of silver, sir. In advance, sir." Before the innkeeper can say more, there are five silver pieces on the bar, and he can do no more than look down and count them with his mouth still hanging open.

The rest of the group arrives with Firn'gaer in the rear. The Vision gives no reply to his attempts to speak.

The Children of Chaos make quite a sight at the door to the inn. Yorrick fills the entire doorway. Savin and Jaeden are on their first mug.

The rest of the common room is unnaturally silent. All eyes, in fact, are turned unabashed in the direction of the group. In one corner sit a dozen men. They wear worn working clothes and their skin is browned by the sun, the wind and the water of the docks. They stare with sullen dislike at the newcomers. The innkeeper as well looks up from the five coins on the counter.

"I'm sorry," he calls across the common room. "We can't have animals inside."

There's the scrape of wood against wood as a chair is pushed back, and from the midst of the group of dockworkers rises a man nearly as tall as Shiraz had been.

"We don't like your little elves and short gnomes in here either," the large man says with a slur to his voice. There are multiple squeaks and slides as a dozen chairs are pushed back and all of the men come to their feet. Sibilant whispers are exchanged between the men and they stare at the Children of Chaos with suspicion and dislike.

"Crispen, get you men out of here night now or I'll no longer allow you in here!" the innkeeper shouts.

"You lot," he points at the Children of Chaos, "I said no animals inside. I run a clean peaceable place. You're welcome, but if you break that peace, I'll call the watch and throw you out of my tavern!"

Another man, with a sour distrusting face, detaches himself from the knot of men. He glares at the Children of Chaos, but he gives no word for his men to disperse. They square off, without an inkling as to the danger they face.

Firn'gaer
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 7:05:48 AM
"Very well." He says not really to anyone in particular. "I have a shelter spell left," He says to the others, "I'll stay with Peerimus and Yorrick for the night and perhaps tomorrow we can find more suitable accommodations. If that's alright with you." He looks at Peerimus. "Luke your more than welcome to come with me. I plan on picking up a few things in town before settling in. And you can come too, if you wish, Sly." He gives a smirk to Sly. "I guess for that matter anyone who wants can come stay in the cabin."

"I'm relieve to hear that, Crispen. We don't like gnomes and elves either. So if you see any let us know and we'll deal with them. Here for you and your men." He reaches into his haversack and pulls out a hand-full of coins. Moving to the counter he places the coins, about 10 gp, "This should keep them in ale for a while." Turning back towards the drunks, "Next time you think to speak ill of gnomes remember the generocity of the little folk."

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent

Spells Prepared
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 7:20:38 AM
Savin sighs ands stands up. He saunters over to Crispen with a smile and says, "Good Sir we can handle this in either one of two ways. The first is I can stand you all a fine meal and a pitcher of ale. We can sing and dance and enjoy each others company. We can tell tales and see if some local wenches are feeling randy tonight.

The second way is we fight. I am sure you are strong and know you weapons well but we as a group have fought many foes. Vampires, dragons, golems just to name a few. So once we mop the floor with you, throw you out and drop a few coins on your heaving chests for a visit to the local healer, we will go one with plan A without you. Now my only concern is we might attract the attentions of the watch. We would have to answer all those pesky questions which might make me late for my date tonight.

I have a date with a beautiful redhead named Reena. I would be very put out if I had to miss it. We just met last night, but the relationship is one filled with promise." Savin's eyes go soft for a second. Then suddenly go very hard. "Yes I would be very put out if I had to miss that date. So put out, that I might find it necessary to look you up tomorrow. I would have all these pent up frustrations you see and I would have to take them out on you." The menance in Savin's voice is real. He steps back and says, "So what is it gonna be, some song, wenches, beer and food or broken bones and a jail cell?"

Savin will step back and smile at the bartender. "Sir, I will make a wager with you. If my dog friend can stand up on his hind legs and ask for a beer, he and the bear get to stay. Is that agreeable?"

Savin keeps an eye on the group for any actions

Savin Ilegal post
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 7:21:53 AM
ooc shoot, Firn'gaer and I posted around the same time. oh well

Firn'gaer (Second)
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 7:29:53 AM
Savin tries to convince the innkeeper to let the animals stay. "Honestly, Savin, it's fine. I have quite a bit of work that I've neglected for far too long and I can use the peace. Besides I'd like at least one day to pass before trouble finds us." He glances at the drunks, "Ok, find us and gets worse."

Sly and Luke
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 8:35:46 AM
Sly smiles at both of his friends, He rises to his feet, talks to his friends first, "Hold your money for a second. These natives has forgoten their history."

Then he turns to the bad tempered dock workers, he will remind them of the days when the Childern of Chaos was born here in this very tavern. "When I first came here to this town, It was the first time I left home!, I was told by the Lady Justice ans her four Sisters, to go to the old church and bring back the people in there to this Inn. I did so and it started to rain!

Remember that? you dock workers blamed us for that bad weather, because we were diffrent and you all wanted to kill every one of us. As the bunch of you threw rocks There came a voice that told you people to Stop! And the rock stop in mid air!

Do you remember that? It Was Lady Justice with Lady Wisdon and Lady Sorrow. She told all of you that she was here to WELCOME both the Saviors and the Distroyers, and pointed to our party. She then look at the leader of the unrully mob, a big man much like you Sir!(Sly points to the leader of them) he was frozzen to his spot and then before your eyes a lock of his turn white for ever more!

You better remember that man, because WE are here again to save your Port, we are here to see the Five ladies again to get our orderd."

With out turning his back on the angry mob, he tells Luke, "Luke go order me a BEER, will you please!"

Luke get up and truts to the bar, putting his big frount paws on the bar, asking the bartender, "Beer For Master Sly!"

Sly tells Luke,"Maners Luke, Maners!"

Luke look the bartender in the eye, "PLEASE!" With an edge in voice.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 9:18:18 AM
sigh, the wonders of civilization Peerimus looks over to the men standing and then to the bar keep. Apparently the recent events of the Wold have not taught these men much. It was a wonder any of thier ilk lived through it. Peerimus finds his mood souring, but dismisses many of the more rash thoughts in his head. Firngaer and Savin both begin to try and smooth the situation, the druid feels both attempts wil likely not avail them and may even make things worse. Informing egotistical drunk locals you will pound them to sand backed with boasts of dragon slaying is not a good move in Peerimus' book.

The druid stands and holds up his hand towards the barkeep, "You are quite right sir, my apologies. I have been in the wilds too long and this druid sometimes forgets." With a pat to Yorricks head, Peerimus moves to exit the tavern. He pays no heed to the drunks. Over his shoulder "Luke, you to and no argueing."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

peerimus
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 9:24:22 AM
wow and Ceil and I poasted at the same time....

Peerimus actions remain, but please ignore him asking Luke to follow and add

"Sly it is all right, I had no intentions of staying anyway. They are plyied with ale and a hard days work. No others I have met have been too much different."

Jones
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 11:45:32 AM
Jones walks up beside Savin and pats him on the shoulder with a grin for the men at the table, "Good evening gentlemen." He gives a quick little bow. "Has it been a long day? I suspect that it has. Physical struggle is a fantastic way to release some of that tension. While a bareknuckled, chair swinging, glass breaking, table smashing, mirror shattering bar fight might accomplish that goal and be a good bit of fun besides, it wouldn't be doing the proprietor of the establishment any favors. However, if any of you would like some excercise, I'm sure that Savin or myself would be happy to step outside for a friendly little contest. Plus, if you'd like to bring a chair to smash or a mug to throw, I'd even be happy to pay the tavern for it before we go outside."

Then he adds to nobody in particular, "You know? That dog can talk."

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 11:53:31 AM
With everything going on in the tavern Jaeden Ohm, alone in his realization of true priorities, sits and drinks with a smile.

"Ah this is great." He says to no one in particular. "So many taverns I've walked into I see this reaction.. finally I can sit back with my drink while others take care of it."

"Hey Savin, how about you and the big guy go outside for a scrap?"

He eyes the big man. "Surely you can handle a little fella like Savin here."

His wide grin shows plainly what he really believes.

Jaeden OOC
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 2:49:04 PM
*** OOC ***
lol... third overlapping post of the day

Some Things Change. Some Stay the Same. (DM/Al)
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 9:24:06 PM
The Iron Fist within the Smiling and Generous glove. The Children of Chaos play things out both together and in their own distinct fashion.

The dock workers eye the group with which they had picked a fight, several fighters more than they had anticipated. Several turn and glance nervously to either side, searching for other allies. Finally, the man identified as Crispin gives a sneer and brushes by Savin and Jones on his way out the door. The others follow suit, filing out one by one.

And so the resolution of this conflict resonates through time, echoing a scene from years gone by in which a small group, newly arrived from the north, encounters their first difficulties in the lands of the south. The people of Heranmar may ever be godless and leery of strangers.

The innkeeper stands staring at Luke, tongue lolling from his mouth. (Luke, not the innkeeper.) Then a curious look comes over his face. He looks at Luke, then turns his eyes to the Children of Chaos, searching for someone.

"Where's the other one? The woodsman? I remember this dog." The innkeeper shakes his head. "Alright. Your animals may enter. But I trust you have them trained not to leave their droppings indoors." He looks at Luke as if the thought has crossed his mind to ask the wardog to his face. Then he gives up on the idea. "And I won't have them up in the rooms. The stable's for animals."

Some things stay the same. But it looks like some things do change.

At that moment, Silus Destin appears. His head turns to follow the last of the dockworkers as they exit out the door. Behind him Reena and Kon enter, each carrying one end of a long wooden crate. Marten takes up the rear.

"Master Destin!" The innkeeper greets the Caravan Master with enthusiasm. "Welcome. Welcome. I heard that you were due in."

"And I've come bearing magic lentils." Kon and Reena take the crate behind the bar. The Caravan Master grins and hooks a thumb in the direction of the door. "Crispen causing trouble for my friends here?" he asks.

A startled look once again overcomes the innkeeper's face.

"Your friends?" he asks. "You know Crispen. If he looks to liking anybody it's a sure sign he's not well. And any friend of Master Destin is welcome under my roof." The innkeeper gestures to the Children of Chaos. "But I still can't have animals up in the rooms, if you don't mind."

"Food and drink for the entire lot," the Caravan Master declares. "And I'll need a room for four days, if you have one."

"The usual room is open," the innkeeper replies, and hurries off to fill the order for food and drink.

Reena slips in beside Savin, and Marten and Kon find a seat at different table.

"So, what are your plans from here on out, my teleporting friends?" Silus Destin asks in a jovial manner. "If you need to resupply, I know a man with local branch of a trading company called The Catacombs. He serves all of the local needs, and I can take you there tomorrow."

A tense situation has cleared, and once again the night is filled with homecoming. Food and drink arrives. The moon rises over Heranmar.

=== OOC ===

Alright, down time as you are used to it, begins now. It's generally my policy to force you to make your own downtime, because who knows when things are truly safe? Crisis comes when it wants. But, for now, I promise not to spring anything on you for at least three days, game time. That's three days to role-play, catch up all members of the party on the story as you know it, resupply, rest, study, whatever you need.

Of course, I have left some loose ends hanging. Feel free to go about investigating those over the course of the next few days as well. I will respond to all investigations IC.

You're also all due for some XP. I've been planning this for several weeks, but haven't had the time to put it together. Hopefully between now and Sunday. Great Role-playing all. ^_^

Savin
Wednesday March 8th, 2006 10:06:54 PM
Savin looks at Reena and smiles. He is trying to think of something witty to say but a grin keeps slipping over his face and the words just won't come. Finally he asks, "Can I get you something to drink? You know this establishment better than I do, is their entertainment at night? I would like to dance. Haven't danced in a long time."

OOC...we really didn't get any loot this time right? Know we got another artifact but no new money correct?

Sly and Luke
Thursday March 9th, 2006 7:19:57 AM
Sly goes to the bar, but he does not turn his back on the mumbling Dock workers. "Thank you Luke! for ordering my beer, Now I want you to relax and have fun while were here. So why don't you go and have a good time with Yurrick?"

Luke listens to Sly, ask "Rest? with Yurrick? Yes! You be Good? Me go!" Luke runs after Peerinus and Yurrick.

Sly watches Luke going out the door, turn to the Inn Keeper, Puts a gold piece on the bar "I'll be staying for rour days! Give this beer to the dwarf, I drink Elven Wine, If you don't have any then give me Goats Milk.

And Yes when we were here Last! the dog was much smaller and he did belong to Trace the Archer, We lost him in the Great Race a few years ago! I'll be sitting with the rest of My Friends."

Sly sits with the Children of Chaos who are staying in the Inn, Sly kooks aroung then tell the others, "This place has changed very little, except the traffick around here!"

Jones
Thursday March 9th, 2006 10:26:06 AM
Jones makes a mental note to start up a conversation with the dog at the next available opportunity and takes a seat. "Water for me and some food. I'm starving. You'd think I wouldn't get hungry since I'm so short, but I think I use a lot more energy up than tall people. I have to walk twice as far as they do."

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday March 9th, 2006 12:52:00 PM
"You may be right there Jones..." Jaeden says with a laugh. The warrior is sounding a bit louder then usual. "Always seems like its the little guys that can out eat everyone else. Guess now we know why."

He turns to Peerimus, "Peerimus, do you mind if Dalek comes with you? I think he'd be more comfortable out with you then in the stable."

Would you prefer that Dalek?

A mental touch of affirmation is his answer.

"Well then... back to business."

Another pull from his beer...

Firn'gaer
Thursday March 9th, 2006 4:12:38 PM
"I'm still coming with you." He says to Peerimus. "I'll need the quiet for some work I've put off for too long and the break is what I need for catch up. First lets eat and relax we'll head out in a little bit. How's that sound."

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent

Spells Prepared
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday March 9th, 2006 4:41:11 PM
Peerimus stops as more and more of his friends step up to defend Yorrick and then he casts another look at those across the way. So wary and untrusting of strangers, but so quick to alienate and make enemies of them. Pity The situation resolved even to the point of Yorrick being given blessing to stay gets Peerimus's head bobbing. The bar keep has reminded him that not all men are weak.

Peerimus sits back down and gives Yorrick a pat, "You have nothing to fear of a mess from any here good man. While you accomadations are surely wonderful, I meant what I said about staying outside. Yorrick and ,yes Jaeden i would be happy to watch over Dalek as well, will be with me."

Silus's entrance and composure hits the druid a bit sideways. Noxnyx had placed the next artifact sqaurely with this man and all the others they had encountered thus far had most certainly not been very stable. Perhaps a visade, perhaps not. After ll they were walking about with the artifacts and none of them were insane wizards or such. But what noee? Just bring it up in conversation right here? Why not? Because it may start a powerful confrontation and destroy the local countryside. No right now we sit on it and enjoy an evening without violence.

Peerimus puts on an easy face and smiles, "Where to from here? Don't rightly know. Our journeys are not what you would call well planned out as far as where we go. Firstly I think we plan to spend some time and money here. I know Firngaer is itching to do some personal work with his studies."

For this moment with Silus, Kon and Reena about, Peerimus is not going to go into the entire story of the Chaos avatar and their role in his hopeful defeat. INstead he hoists a glass into Jaeden's mug, "To business then." The druid commences to sending the entire mug of Ale down his throat.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Jaeden Ohm 2nd
Thursday March 9th, 2006 7:58:32 PM
In response Jaeden too lifts his mug. "Now thats the spirit!" He too takes a drink, although he doesn't down the entire mug.

While there's no doubt the warrior is looking to unwind tonight it seems that he has his limits.

Entertainment (DM/Al)
Thursday March 9th, 2006 9:51:37 PM

Eat, Drink, and be Merry. For Tomorrow ... will be Tomorrow.

There's elven wine in addition to the ale. Reena orders a drink called a Green Gnomish. She laughs when Savin asks about entertainment.

"In this town? We'd be lucky to get a smile." Reena takes a pull from her gnomish and her eyes roll for a moment. "But watch this," she says after she recovers.

"Kon? Did you bring your drum?"

A broad grin spreads across the little man's face as he turns from his conversation with Marten.

From his pack he pulls a small hourglass shaped drum, and an even smaller tambourine on a stick. The brass chatters on the tambourine as Kon waves it in the air.

ton, ton, ton, ton

The small man begins with a simple rhythmic beat.

ton, toka, ton, toka, ton, toka, ton
ton, toka, ton, sshik, toka, ton, toka
ton, toka, ton, toka, ton, toka, ton

tik-tik tik t-tik tik t-tik
t-tik tik tik t-tik tik t-tik

Alternating between a thumping of the drum head and a taping of the wooden drum body Kon varies the rhythms. Then, dancing in circles, he adds the sound of his feet in stomps and shuffles. He adds an occasional slap of his palms against table or bar. Spinning in circles, the small man creates a multi-layered tapestry of rhythm and percussive sound.

Some of the other patrons clap their hands, adding to the weave. And the night rolls on.

There are plans for later in the night. The grove to the north waits to nestle those who would sleep, but until that time, the moons rise on their way to meet Midnight.

=== OOC ===

That's right. No loot this time.

Savin d20+7=23 d20+1=5
Thursday March 9th, 2006 10:06:25 PM
Savin grins as he sees the drum emerge and pulls out a beautiful set of ivory pipes. He winks at Reena and says, "Found these in a dragon hoard. Big red one. Nasty. Ask Sly about his ferret he found there but don't let him show it to you! Its cursed."

Savin then puts the pipes to his lips and musical notes pour forth. The are a counterpoint to the drum and enhance the music.
Skill roll of 23

(Al I only took 4 ranks for now. +1 for charisma and +2 for a masterwork item.)

Savin will put down his pipes and then pull Reena to her feet and lead her to the dance floor. He will start dancing with her but stumble over her feet and land on his butt. He will look up at here with a embarrassed smile and say, "Guess you would never know I was a fleetfooted monk. Guess your beauty just knocks me off my feet!"

Jasper and Land Silverhand
Thursday March 9th, 2006 10:58:19 PM
Both Jasper and Lady silverhand spend a bit of time in the inn but for the most part are on found near the outeredge of town.

Jasper will again spend his time counseling the silent lady

if able lady silverhand looks to finf a violin somewhere in town

occ
sorry about non posts but life is busy here with baby

Jaeden Ohm
Friday March 10th, 2006 1:18:53 PM
As the beat progresses and infuses the souls of the inns patrons Jaeden stands and dances the small and limited steps he's comfortable with. His motion is more like a cross between marching and stomping then dancing but the man is happy so who cares.

Each time Kon puts emphasis on a beat by elongating the following silence Jaeden thrusts his arm (mug still in hand) into the air and gives a shout. "EYH!"

Despite the warriors earlier show of self control, it is clear he's feeling the beers effects. His next actions leave no doubts to the fact.

He puts his beer down, grabs both of Luke's forelegs, lifts until the speaking dog has no choice but to stand on his hind legs, and proceeds to dance with him.

Life is grand in the magical Wold.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday March 10th, 2006 3:18:39 PM
Peerimus will spend just about all the money he has (20sp) on food and drink. Any sort of vegatable and meat he can get his hands on he buys and most of it goes to Yorrick. While the music is going, so is the druids foot, tapping out soft even measure with the drum. I diddy starts to form in his head, but he can't quite put the ending on it. The song will have to wait.

Peerimus will not be too long into the night before taking his leave, Yorrick and Dalek trailing behind him. The druid makes his way towards where he remembers the small stream and soft woods to get some sleep

Sly and Luke
Friday March 10th, 2006 6:12:47 PM
Sly pour himself a little wine and is enjoying the music, when Jaeden grabs Luke and dances with the Dog.

Luke does not want to dance, he want to go with Yurrick, "Let go! Want to go with Yurrick!"

Sly would have let it go, But he knows Luke, when he want to do something, Luke has his own way to deal with borthersome Problems.

Sly goes to the Dancing Couple, "Friend Jaeden, Let Luke go with Yurrock and Darter, don't make him make a mess in here. Here I'm a better dancer anyway, dance with me instead!" Sly will dance with Jaeden, and Luke takes off to be with Peerimus and Yurrick.

Jaeden Ohm 2nd
Friday March 10th, 2006 6:40:14 PM
With a shrug the warrior releases the dogs paws and continues for a few moments before returning to his seat.

Firn'gaer
Saturday March 11th, 2006 6:33:13 PM
The gnome enjoys the evening with the others. He drinks moderately, enjoying a variety of local drinks. He passes the time watching the other patrons with his pipe and prestidigitation spell making the smoke take various shapes as he exhales.

When the evening ends, he leaves with Peerimus, Yorrick, Luke and Dalek for the outside of town. "Don't forget me." He says as Peerimus takes his leave. "Everyone enjoy yourselves, see everyone in the morning." He says to the others as he leaves.

Lady Silverhand +Father Jasper
Saturday March 11th, 2006 10:05:36 PM
The silent lady follows the druid out of the inn, She turns to Peerimus I am not one for large amount people eather would you mind if I come with you and Yorrick.. She will Follow the druid to where he is camping for the night, " With a quiet voice she trys a bit of small talk with Peerimus asking about his life and Yorrick

Father Jasper
Japer spend the evening with the party in the inn but stays away from the booxe prefering fruit juice or tea

he will take a room here at the inn for the night

Firn'gaer
Sunday March 12th, 2006 8:26:24 AM
The next day Firn'gaer constructs a second place to work. This time he casts an extended spell that will last for nearly two days. He begins by scribing a Scroll of Haste into his spell books.

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Secure Shelter - 44 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- extended secure shelter*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

About Town The Next Day (DM/Al) d100=38
Sunday March 12th, 2006 6:16:41 PM
The night passes. There's some music. There's some hijinx. There's some romance.

Reena laughs at Savin's circumstantial clumsiness, taking it as an intentional comic pratfall. The heat of the green gnomish swimming in her head, goes a long way toward making it appear so.

Father Jasper and Lady Silverhand take little part in the festivities. They wander the streets of Heranmar instead. The streets are dark and near all the buildings are shuttered and closed.

Peerimus collects the animals, and with Firn'gaer and Lady Silverhand, makes his way out the northern gate. The wooded glade is as he remembered it, with the stream running through. Firn'gaer conjures a small cottage, the mate of the one he had produced in the frozen canyon in Ice Vein.

One by one, the rest of the recent caravan retire to their respective rooms. Reena weaves her way up the stairs with Savin. The quiet of the town of Heranmar comes to the inn at last.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

The next day comes soon enough. Most especially to those who had indulged themselves in drink and dance the night before. The weather is clear, and a cool breeze comes in off the ocean.

Firn'gaer begins a day of intensive study necessary to prepare his mind to pen a new spell into his book. He is unlikely to budge from the magic cottage all day.

Silus Destin arrives in the common room with a smile and a hearty Good Morning for all. As promised, he directs the group to a shop along the southeastern edge of the city wall. Within, he says, "They are a gateway to the Catacombs." A strange turn of phrase to those who do not understand, but the words that he uses none the less. Over breakfast, he tells Reena, Kon, and Jones that his next trip is back to Hook City. Unfortunately, he cannot offer the same wages for the return trip. Considerably less, only a fraction of what they made on the way out in fact. But they are welcome to sign on, none the less. There would be safety in the numbers if nothing else.

Those who find themselves out and about, and those who are inclined to notice such things, might later see a young lady approach the Caravan Master as he arrives at the stables. Her hair is dark and tied back in a loose braid. Her clothing is as dark as her hair, and, as she turns, a generous expanse of flesh is revealed by the low "V" of her outfit.

It is Niobe.

Savin
Monday March 13th, 2006 7:20:09 AM
Savin greets the caravan master and passes him a cup of coffee. He gives him an intense stare almost like he is trying to read his soul.

"Sir, If I may have a moment of your time. You know little of our group so if you will allow me a few moments, I will explain our purpose to you."

Savin will quickly go over thier history from when he joined the group, telling how the crones move them around, and the good they have done batttling evil creatures. He will then explain that they are searching for 6 artifacts that will help them defeat the avatar of chaos, who if left unchecked would destroy the Wold as they know it.

"Good Silus...for some reason, our research has led us to you. We know you are a good and fair man and we would never take the item we search for by force from one such as you. Still the aquiring of this artifact is of utmost importance. Can you tell us anything of it?"

Later...When Savin sees Niobe, he will dart over to her and give her a huge hug. "Niobe! Your back! It is wonderful to see you! You must tell us of your adventures."

Sly
Monday March 13th, 2006 7:20:48 AM
Sly is the last to go up stairs, He will sit out side the common room where the others are sleeping.
Because he wants to keep an eye of those sleeping, either in the big room or the ones that have privet rooms.
He'll sleep with his sword on his lap and his back to the wall, So that anybody coming either up the stairs or down the hall, He'll wake up to see if it is not trouble.
He keeps guard not because he was told to, but because he knows these people and they have not change.

The next morning Sly is off to a streem to take a bath to wash down the last adventure, just like a good elf would do.

Now he's ready for breackfast, he headd for the Inn, when he sees A figure of a woman, she has dark hair and ofcourse the V in her outfit. As she head for the wagon master Silus, she turn to look back, That's when Sly reconises her! It's Niobe!

Sly call to her "Niobe! Niobe! I'm so glade to see you. You look more beautiful then when I last saw you! Come Have Breakfast with Me?"

OOC> George You beat me to another girl!

Jones
Monday March 13th, 2006 9:17:44 AM
Jones tags along since it seems he has little else to do this morning.

Firn'gaer d20+23=31
Monday March 13th, 2006 10:34:59 AM
Firn'gaer continues his studies.

[Spellcraft check DC31 for Haste spell]

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Secure Shelter - 44 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- extended secure shelter*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jasper and Land Silverhand
Monday March 13th, 2006 1:08:56 PM
The Lady of Silver wakes,dresses in a common dress nothign fancy or of note and heads into town to the inn where the group is staying.. She does not say anything to the party but takes a seat at the back of the room, in the more out of the waty place she can find and watches everyone with a studding eye, She orders only water and a bit of breakfast

Jasper spend the day in pray and devotion to Alemi

Jaeden Ohm
Monday March 13th, 2006 2:44:57 PM
Depsite not being armored Jaedens footsteps fall heavy on the stairs to the common room. Strange for the usually soft-stepping warrior until one remembers last nights frivolties.

He nods to Savin and master Silus, who are just beginning their conversation, while he makes his way to the innkeep.

"Good morning sir. Good I get some bread and sausage? And a couple eggs if you've got them available. Oh and a pitcher of water."

He makes his way to the table where Savin and Silus speak and pulls up a chair. His food keeps him from talking but his eyes tell the others he's following closely.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday March 13th, 2006 4:58:11 PM
Peerimus exits town with a veritable entourage trailing him. Quite a sight, I must be making he smiles to himself on the thought and soon arrives in the wood. "To your needs of solitude I trust Firngaer and while the gnome creates a small cmfortable cottage for himself, Peerimus finds a soft moss bed near the stream and drifts off to sleep by the babbling brook.

With the morning light, Peerimus awakens and takes a bath in the stream. Yorrick propmtly moves upstream and takes a small dip himself. Feeling rejuvenated, Peerimus checks on Dalek and gives the horse a good morning brush. Peerimus will head back into town by mid morning. "Firngaer, I am heading in, everyone else is staying here, see you tonight." Not waiting for aor really expecting an answer, he strolls to the gate an then to the tavern.

"Greetings and morning all. I trust everyone slept well." Peerimus notices Niobe, but other than sitting with everyone else he does nothing. "A side of ham and some eggs this morning good sir."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Niobe (DM/Al)
Monday March 13th, 2006 8:56:27 PM
Silus Destin listens quietly and with attention as Savin describes the outrageously fantastic history of the Children of Chaos. When the monk is through, the Caravan Master steeples his fingers before him. He looks both Savin and Jaeden squarely in the eyes.

"I'm glad that we have a mutual respect that places us beyond the use of force. Marten has a gift bestowed upon him by his devotion to good that has told me that you are not evil in nature. But even those good of heart can find the justification to force their will upon others at times."

"Suffice to say, though, that I'll have to disappoint you. I'm sorry. I don't know how your research lead to me." He stands, and walks out heading in the direction of the stables.

+++++++++++++++++++

Outside the stables, Niobe stands very stiff and still in Savin's arms. Then, with a firm hand, she detaches herself from him. Her eye moves from Savin, to Sly, and then Peerimus in the distance.

"Hello," she says. Then she looks away. "I heard there was a caravan here that might be going to Hook City. I'm going home." Niobe turns and walks down the street, but stops after a few paces. "I'm sorry," she says. "Sly, your sister is here. Somewhere. The five Crones are teaching her to become ... real again."

Peerimus, Lady Silverhand, Jones and Jaeden witness all of this from afar. All but Peerimus know little of Niobe. Jones nothing at all.

Niobe stands unmoving. The need to speak wars within her, the need to say something, anything to provide closure.

Sly
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 7:45:46 AM
Sly takes Niobe hands into his, "I'm so happy to see you again, You look so beautiful, I'm soory that Luke is not here to see you.
You said that your going home to Hook City, Are you goint to the House or the warehouse? Do you know where the keys are? Oh! If your looking for your silver Dagger! Jarden has it in his back pack." Sly tell her in a friendly way.

"I knew if I call on my sister Ruby, that she would know just the one to heal you. The Witches think highly of you, because there are giving you the life to go back to your home.

I'm Happy to hear that the Witches are teaching her to live again! So if I should ever go back to Hook City! I hope to see you again, until then Good By Sweet Niobe."

Sly watches her walk away. Now he has sunshine coming back into his heart once more, "Ruby some how I'll find you!"

Sly goes back to his friends, to Jarden "Niobe is back! She's more beautiful than ever!" Sly sits at his breackfast, watching The paladin face Glow.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 12:58:30 PM
Having nothing to say to Niobe, Jaeden instead follows Silus into the stable. He warrior is perceptive enough to understand that he needs to be careful of making Silus uncomfortable so he keeps a distance from the man as he enters.

"Master Silu a moment please!" His hands are held up and out so they can be clearly seen. "Please, wait to speak with Peerimus. Savin is young and a bit rash but his heart is true. Peerimus will be able to explain our need to you more clearly. Even now he's out front. Won't you speak to him?"

Peerimus
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 5:32:50 PM
Peerimus watches Niobe start down the street and is not real sure if he should get up or not. Suddenly he wishes he had brought Yorrick back into town instead of letting the bear get some rest in the glade. It was how he had connected with her and he felt he could use that about now. Peerimus may not be the best at underlying emotion and especially those of women, but when someone fails to leave they mean to talk. With that in his own mind Peerimus excuses himself from the others and briskly colses on Niobe.

"I could not help but hear, you are heading back to Hook City." Peerimus moves in close to offer a farewell small hug. But upon the small embrace his whispers into her ear, Do not travel with Silus Destin, a chaos mark is upon him Knowing to linger longer would be ackward, Peerimus leans back from her and hands her the Tree Token. Place this in a courtyard near your home my friend and may it remind you of nature's beauty and old Yorrick. He will be sorry he missed you." Peerimus adds with a wink. "You two got along so well." the druid holds the straight face for the smallest of moments before it spreads into a great grin at some of the memories of Yorrick and Niobe.

"Perhpas, you could join Sly Savin and myself for a private farewell dinner tonight in the glade. Luke would likely wish to say farewell as well."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Jones
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 6:43:01 PM
Jones doesn't seem to know what to say for a moment, but he figures if he gives it a few moments the proper opportunity will arrive.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 9:36:01 PM
"We'll be here." He says to Peerimus as he and Yorrick leave that morning. "Oh, can you bring me some fresh vegetables and cured meat. Get enough for you two, us and a little more in case others show up. Here," He hands Peerimus 30 gp. "If you can think of anything else go ahead and get it."

Firn'gaer's work takes him through the rest of the day and into the evening.

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Secure Shelter - 44 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- extended secure shelter*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 9:49:05 PM
Savin is distracted by Niobe and misses the caravan master slip away. He will be taken back by the pretty rogue's cold shoulder. "Niobe I am glad you are going home. We only wish you the best. My the calm of Domi guide your travel and keep your safe."

He will look at Peerimus and say, "I think I might have blundered with Silas. You better go talk to him." Suddenly a thought pops into his head. "I wonder if Niobe confused Firn'gaer. She is a Child of Chaos and maybe his artifact picked up on her."

Day Passes Quickly (DM/Al)
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 9:52:21 PM
Niobe nods to Savin in silence. She looks at the ground. She looks off toward the ocean. She looks anywhere, but into the faces of the Children of Chaos.

"My family is from Hook City, Sly. I don't remember if I ever told you that." She sighs. "But that's where they're from. My father is a gem cutter, and my mother hires out to guard caravans."

She gives a bitter laugh. "I left that for more excitement."

She accepts the token from Peerimus, even going as far as to return the shadow of a smile. From the corner of her eye, she takes in the Caravan Master, and she shakes her head.

"I don't know. I have to get back somehow. Even if I have to walk the whole way by myself." She turns away and holds up her hand. The mark is still there, depicting the Void. "I don't have to get involved. Just go with the caravan."

"Thanks for the offer of dinner, Peerimus. ... Maybe." Niobe walks away, turns a corner, and is gone.

Savin watches the dark haired rogue as she leaves. When he turns, Reena is watching. She leans against the wall of a building, arms folded across her chest.

"Ser Ohm ... Jaeden," at the stables Silus Destin's grin is open and honest, "I would be glad to speak with Peerimus. I'm willing to speak to anybody. That's how business is done. That's how friends are made. But I hope you don't expect too much from it. I just don't know what more I can tell you."

The sun rises. Noon comes and goes. The town fills with people. Some eye the Children of Chaos, wary looks when they believe they themselves cannot be observed. No one is overly friendly. Then, as the sun descends, the town empties once again. Shopping may wait another day.

=== OOC ===

Is Firn'gaer the only one who has plans for Down Time?

Lady Silverhand +Father Jasper d20=14 d20=10
Tuesday March 14th, 2006 10:24:23 PM
Jasper Desides that he will check out the shops in the morning to see if there are the proper items to make some potions

Lady silverhand unsure of the caravan driver desides to dog his steps for the day
using her ring and talents to stay out of sight and see what he is up to
hide 29
MS 24

Firn'gaer d20+23=30
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 7:45:15 AM
Firn'gaer works until he begins to tire. After a few short hours of rest, the gnome wizard wakes and continues. This time a new scroll. He decides Invisibility would be a good choice. He'd have scribed the Telepathic Bond had it not been for it's need during the incident with the Kraken.

Oh, well. Things happen. He thinks.

Rufus enjoys his down time. In a mound of blankets on a bunk, the rodent sleeps all day in the dry, warm blanket. He only ventures out every few hours to sample some trail mix or dried meat before disappearing.

"Are you enjoying yourself?"
Oh, yes, very much. Do we have to leave. I do enjoy this so. Reminds me of our days at home.
"Yes it does. Save the magical structure, but yes like home." He smiles at his rodent friend as they remember fond days far to the north. "As soon as I finish, yes. Must find the next piece...but how to convince Silus to part with it. Perhaps in return for something he needs or wants."

[Spellcraft DC30 for Invisibility spell]

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Secure Shelter - 44 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- extended secure shelter*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 9:40:32 AM
Savin darts up to Niobe with a perplexed look on his face and asks, "Niobe, Why don't you just use your teleport boots to get home. Did you sell them?"

He then turns and walks over to Reena and says, "That was Niobe. She was once a member of our group, but decided she couldn't handle it anymore and wants to retire or at least take a break. Not sure if the Crones will let her but I can't blame her for wanting a rest."

Savin looks at the pretty redhead and continues, "Where do you call home? Do you come from here? Was wondering if you knew why the people are so unfriendly? Never seen such a dour people."

Savin will grab her hand, give her a peck on the cheek and start pulling her along. "I have to go to the Catacombs. Wanna go shopping with me?"

Sly and Luke
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 10:18:51 AM
Sly watches Niobe walk away, he silently wishes the half elf all the happyness she so deserves.

Sly will go into the woods so he can find a tree to the elven highway, He has to learn more about being a Blade singer. He has to go back to the Master Elf that is teaching him.

Sly will make sure that he is back in time for breackfast.

Luke is happy playing top dog with Yurrick, and hunting for his own food.

Jones
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 11:05:12 AM
"Who are the crones?"

Father Jasper
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 12:25:03 PM
Jasper looks around town to find the bottles and items needed to make potions of Cure critical as well he wll make a few vials of holy water as well
if he is able

[ Father Jasper, you need to go to the Catacombs if you wish to buy materials for these things. I won't be RP'ing the purchases in game.

BTW, you could probably pick up a violin there as well. -- Al ]

Father Jasper
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 2:41:13 PM
Jasper looks around town to find the bottles and items needed to make potions of Cure critical as well he wll make a few vials of holy water as well
if he is able

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 2:49:55 PM
"Thank you Master Silus. I'll get Peerimus right away." With that Jaeden goes back to the courtyard to grab the Druid.

"Peerimus, can you come with me? I need you to talk to Silus now, the chaos signature and our background was dropped on him a bit abruptly but he's agreed to speak with you. He's in the stable."

He leads Peerimus back to the stable.

*** OOC *** OOC ***

Al, I'll try to figure out if Jaeden needs a trip to the Catacombs... been super sick the past few days so haven't had a chance to check it out.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+15=26
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 4:53:34 PM
Yorrick rolls over and opens an eye as an over exhuberant dog bounces around him. Yorrick gives him a small playful bat and then gets up. It was time for a little fishing and a drink anyway. The big kodiak lumbers to the streams edge to see if dinner was coming by...

Peerimus takes the money and assures he won't let Firnaer starve or anything, "And I'll see about some good pipeweed for you as well."

Peerimus gives a half wave to Niobe as she leaves. She's quite capable of taking care of herself Peerimus turns as he hears Jaedens voice.

The druids eyes close and his fingers move as if to ward off an onsetting headache. "We really need to stop doing that." he more mutters than says aloud. With a long exhale that ends with a smirk and a gesture towards the stable, "Shall we then?" Just as he leaves he mentions to Savin, "I personally don't think so. The signature was on top of Silus while we were still on the road, but I will talk to Finrgaer again tonight and," he ends with a shrug.

At the stables, a dark thought touches the druids mind, but he dismisses it. Annoucing himself, he enters, "Master Silus, It is Peerimus." He walks in and assuming Silus is easily locatable wanders over. If Silus is doing anything with an animal, Peerimus assists. Otherwise the druid locates a bucket or bench and has a seat. [Handle Animal 26]

"Silus, I am sorry if you were overinformed just not to long ago. The more simple matter is, a magic item in our wizards possession seemed to indicate you were the current owner of an ingredient to a greater magic item we are building if you will. Now it is possible you do not even know you have it. The nature of the pieces we have been seeeking suggest they are not even detectable by normal means. What I would like tis to simply end all dobht by having Firngaer run another detection at breakfast tomorrow with you in attendance. What do you say?"

[i]OOC Peerimus has nothing to spend

The Day Before (DM/Al) d100=18
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 9:45:31 PM
Looking back on the day ...

Studying the entire day, with breaks for nothing but the food the Peerimus had brought, Firn'gaer finally seated himself before his precious spell book. And with specially prepared ink, he filled three pages with the spell of Haste. The spell was beautifully penned, truly a credit the wizard's craft.

Savin had called a final reminder to Niobe as she disappeared around the corner.

"You two look pretty *friendly*," Reena had replied, but accepted Savin's kiss. She pulled Savin in with one arm and gently closed her strong white teeth down on the side of his neck. "Bet I'n frie'lier," she continued with her mouth full. She took his arm, and went on to tell Savin about being born in Rattledam on the Sargrass Plains, but traveling with her parents in various caravans. She explained that now, though, home is wherever she finds herself. Mostly Hook City. Hook City is a hub for commerce. But lately, travel has been getting more and more difficult, she said. Tensions rising between the different demesnes within the Gateway Downs, the Sargrass Plains, even the gnomes of Zaran City. The people of Heranmar, though, have always been unfriendly, she added. Probably from being so close to ... The Dark Lands.

Tagging along behind, a third wheel, Jones had inquired, "Who are the Crones?"

Outside the door to the shop that contained the Catacombs, the pair found Father Jasper standing about as though hesitant to enter, unsure as to how to proceed.

Sly strode off into the woods. The grove near the old abbey had contained the trees by which he had once entered the Elven Highway, oh so long ago with Trace, Sir Thomas, Alec, Guardian Solomar, Neko, Pip Goodfellow, and Cirg. On this day, the trees would not take him up. Strange. And not a good sign. And yet the connection was there. The Bladesinger could feel it. It filled him with peace and knowledge. He felt a sense of himself, and a connection to his people. All day, he spent practicing in the grove.

At Jaeden's insistence, Peerimus had met with Silus Destin. The Caravan Master was engaged in counting out inventory, moving crates of lentils into piles for distribution. He seated himself on a pile of stacked boxes and listened in silence, waiting for the druid to finish.

"That sounds fair," Silus Destin had replied. "Simple. And fair. But, if you'll excuse me, somewhat incomplete. As a man who involves himself in such things, I have to tell you that it's not what you have that matters. It's what you do with it. Lets say we do this test tomorrow. And lets say that I have what you want. What are you going to do?"

"Don't get me wrong. I don't necessarily mistrust you. Marten says you're alright and the Five Ladies have granted him the power to know the difference ... "

"But I don't know you. I'll say it again. It's not that I mistrust you, understand. I've no reason to disbelieve your fine and fantastic tales. But I just don't know you. You think on that. I've got to get these crates delivered around town. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow."

That had been yesterday. The sun rises again to a clear blue sky and a soft sea breeze. Savin rises again with Reena. Breakfast is served downstairs. Silus Destin is not yet up and about. But he had appeared briefly the night before, and then departed early for his room.

Firn'gaer decides that today ... Invisibility.

Savin
Wednesday March 15th, 2006 10:19:18 PM
Savin gets up early and slips out of his room that he is sharing with Reena. He is enjoying her company and companionship but he is starting to feel a little used and abused. He decides to find out if his new friend Jones is a morning person. He will go to his room and wake him and ask if he wants to work out.

If he accepts, while stretching and performing kata, Savin will say, "You have inquired about the crones and we have been remiss in answering you. I am sorry but Reena is very distracting." He rubs at a bite mark and smiles..,"Yes very distracting. Anyway the crones. Really I don't what or who they are. They are very powerful, yet they seem to be limited too. We seem to be their instruments. The flit us around the Wold, to battle various monsters or beings of power. They seem to have some ties to our tattoos. It seems we are either chosen every couple thousand of years or reincarnated to perform some task. We are now collecting these six artifacts to battle the Avatar of Chaos. Who or what that is...I don't know." Savin looks up at Jones with a wry smile. "Wow I never knew I was so dumb. You might be better off talking to Sly. He has been with the group longer."

Savin will find time today to go off to the Catacombs and make some purchases.

Sly and Luke
Thursday March 16th, 2006 3:44:09 AM
Sly arrives at the tree, tries to enter, BUT to his suprise he cannot?? He can fell the magic! but can not got to his master elf for more training in blade singer. "then I'll fast and go through past lesons."

Sly strips to the waist, goint through is training, stoping only to drink water and small rest.

When night falls he dresses and goes to the Circle next to the Old Abby, There are the five old crones statue. They died so many years ago, they are now just five stump and a lot of dust. But Sly touches all five stump, "Rest well My Ladies, you have earned your place among the stars, the five new ones are doing a good job."

Sly will climb the tallest tree, sleep the night. In the Morning he wakes, goes through his rightuals, then makes his way to the group, "Good Morning! All!" He greets then, "I'm hungry! Let's eat!" Sly is smiling, and back to his old self once more...

Luke is with Yurrick all day, where the bear goes Luke follows. Luke even sits on the bank of the stream, he'll sit there quiet when yurric fishes, He knows that the first four fishes he catches are for the bear the next two are for him.

Jasper and lady SilverHand
Thursday March 16th, 2006 8:55:39 AM
Jasper and Lady Silverhand Follow SaVIN to the Catacombs and make some purchases as well but before Jasper goes he stops by to see if there is anything that anyone else needs.. (if he has the money he will buy it)

Firn'gaer
Thursday March 16th, 2006 5:35:34 PM
On this day, Firn'gaer works on the Invisibility spell.

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Secure Shelter - 44 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- deep slumber, dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- extended secure shelter*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

peerimus
Thursday March 16th, 2006 5:44:45 PM
sorry about this lame post....

Peerimus nods to Silus, "If you do indeed have the item, my friends and I would be looking to purchase it from you. We have healthy funds and our own, how would say, skills that a caravan master might find very useful."

"as you say, you do not know us and we are a far wandering group by nature and therefore you couldn't really ask around about us locally. But I can offer you is my word as a druid and Protector of the fertile earth our intentions are honorable. I can offer a cleric of Alemi's word and that of a Bladesinger. You mention Marten was gifted or blessed by the Five Ladies. It is the same five likely that set us upon our journey and I wonder if our good wizard missed the mark. Can you bring Marten with you tomorrow?"

Peerimus stands, "But you are busy, I will help if you like, or no as it is your business. I hope you will meet with us tomorrow. Blessed evening and a peaceful night to you."

Peerimujs sleeps in the glade and will bug badger and pester Firgaer to the gnome gives in to come to the town ato scan Silus and Marten

Jaeden
Thursday March 16th, 2006 8:44:51 PM
Jaeden rises to another morning, feeling strange that an entire day has gone by in leisure. His step once again light and smooth, having drank far less the night before. He grabs whats available and takes a seat at a table, waiting for the others and hopeful Master Silus.

Tomorrow Then (DM/Al)
Thursday March 16th, 2006 9:42:17 PM
Savin explains the crones to Jones. Then he, Reena, Lady Silverhand, and Father Jasper spend the day at the Catacombs. It's a strange and magical place. Savin, Peerimus, Firn'gaer, and Sly all know this. It can appear in the most unusual places. Time seems to run a little different there.

Peerimus and Jaeden wait at the inn for the appearance of Silus Destin. Sly appears and joins them for breakfast. The Caravan Master never shows his face.

The day wears on, and at it's end, Firn'gaer reaches again for his spellbook. In it, he fills another two pages with beautiful calligraphic script.

It is evening. Silus Destin finally arrives. From the outside. It seems he left early and has been away all day. He approaches the table at which Peerimus, Jaeden, Jones and Sly sit. Today, his eyes are less affable, more wary. They become more so as he listens to Peerimus.

"I'm here. You wanted to detect something. Now you want me to bring Marten tomorrow, and do your detection on both of us?" His mouth pulls into a straight and serious line, and he eyes each of the Children of Chaos now seated at the table.

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow morning. We'll be here." And the Caravan Master leaves for his room.

It is evening on your second full day in Heranmar.

Sly and Luke
Friday March 17th, 2006 5:28:05 AM
That day is spent in relaxing, Studing his spells, Sparing with Jaeden and they both get a good work out, Sly will eat the last meal of the day with his friend, then it's up to bed for him, he misses Luke.

But the next morning Sly is waken at sun rise, washes and dress himself, BUT he feel different some how. He goes down to breakfast, but every body in the dinning room ia acting funny, they give Sly an odd look??

As the rest of his friends come down to eat, They see a strange looking Sly?? He now has Green hair on his head and what's that on his chin?? By gosh! it's green fuzz??

Sly look up at them and greets them "The Top Of The Morning To Yee!"

OOC: Happy St. Pat's Day to All of You.

Firn'gaer d20+7=26
Friday March 17th, 2006 7:36:17 AM
"By the gods, you are persistent, druid." He says to Peerimus. "Alright, I'll come into town, but there better be no leprechaun remarks today." :)

"I'd like to pick up a few things anyway." He says as he packs his things in the morning.

Firn'gaer heads into town and to the inn for the morning with Peerimus, Yorrick and Dalek.

At the inn he will use Noxnyx to look at Silus to see if he has an item or a signature. If he doesn't, Firn'gaer will look through the village looking for the signature he say when they first arrived.

[Int check DC26]

Active Spells
Detect Magic - Permanent
See Invisibility - Permanent
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, secure shelter

5 -- extended polymorph, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus
Friday March 17th, 2006 4:15:16 PM
Firngaer finds the druid smiling triumphantly when he opens the door at last. "It's important Firngaer." Looking to the bear getting ready to follow, "No you don't you big lug. You stay here and mind the glade. Relax and enjoy the sun friend."

The druid strolls slowly as to keep next to Firngaer as they head to town. "I trust things are going well." As Firngaer starts to inform him about how well things WERE going, Peerimus puts on a dour face and attepmts to parrot the wizard for a time before again giving him a large smile.

At the table, the druid notices the change and decides he does not like it. There was 'not sure I trust you' turning into 'you're not getting my moss covered 3 handled family gradunza.' All Peerimus could do was sit and he did not like, not one little bit.

He turns an expectant eye towards Firngaer, the question left unasked

Jones
Friday March 17th, 2006 6:55:08 PM
Jones has come to a conclusion, "I'm starting to think that all of your stories are nothing but stories. So far since I've met you all, your lives seems as mindnumbingly dull as mine. Actually maybe even more dull. I'm pretty sure that I'd have managed a bar fight if I'd been alone. Honestly, the way you all carry on in your stories, I expected vampiric dragons to have burned down the village by now causing us to leap into a magic flagon of ale to hurtle through some secret dimensional portal to find some powerful artifact with which to cast said vampiric dragons into the depths of the abyss... but instead we've puttered about town a bit."

Savin
Friday March 17th, 2006 10:23:48 PM
Savin hears Jones complaint and starts to laugh. He will pat the monk on the shoulder and say, "Careful what you wish for my friend. It might just come true.

These are the first peaceful days we have had in a while and I am thoroughly enjoying them. Did I tell you the story about the Kraken? How about the weretigers? I didn't look before I leaped and suddenly found myself surrounded by hordes of the vile creatures. This was only a week ago..the kraken a couple days....iron golem a week maybe. Enjoy the peace...it won't last."

Jaeden Ohm
Sunday March 19th, 2006 1:24:55 PM
Jeadens gaze follows Peerimus' own and both sets of eyes settle on the Noxy bearing Gnome.

Jasper and lady SilverHand
Sunday March 19th, 2006 6:58:32 PM
Both Jasper and Selena releax in the inn both knowing that this will not last

Confrontation (DM/Al)
Sunday March 19th, 2006 8:31:07 PM
This night, Sly sleeps in a bed at the Inn rather than up in a tree in the woods. Jaeden, Jones, Savin, Father Jasper and Lady Silverhand keep rooms at the Inn as well. Jones expresses his incredulity at the adventures told by this odd group of twelve odd beings. Though they share his tattoo, and though this tattoo has certainly been odd over the years since he's been old enough to consider things odd, things have sure been normal. Even teleporting into the middle of the road is not too far out of the realm of imagination.

The next morning, Peerimus and Firn'gaer return from the grove outside of town.

Waiting in the common room, breakfast upon the table, are Sly, Savin, Jaeden, Lady Silverhand, Father Jasper, Jones, and Reena. At another table sit the Caravan Master, Silus Destin, Marten, and Kon. Silus and Marten stand as the two enter. Kon remains seated with one arm slung over the back of the chair, his foot tapping a gentle rhythm on the floor.

Good mornings and civil pleasantries are exchanged. Then Firn'gaer takes out the Vision. The view fixes immediately upon the space in which the two men are standing. The Vision seems to understand Firn'gaer's desires. Marten is as bland an colorless as the rest of the strangers breakfasting this morning. Silus Destin himself is equally colorless. More of the traveling lines of light seem to flow through them, but there is no Chaos signature.

At least not within their bodies. At the waist level of Silus Destin, comes a strong bright glow. Chaos Signature. What could it be but another Artifact?

As Firn'gaer works, the Caravan Master watches the gnomish wizard's face, and from his face, Silus Destin reads the results.

"Marten?" he asks over his shoulder. The Caravan Master never takes his eyes off of the group of strangers. "Have you ever known your gift to be wrong?"

"No Silus. I have faith in the goodness of the Five Crones. And they have never broken faith with me."

"They sure don't seem the Sly Guys to me, Boss," Kon pipes in. "Straight up and down from what I see."

"I don't think you have anything to worry about, Silus," Reena adds from her place at the far table next to Savin.

Silus Destin turns his gaze from Peerimus and Firn'gaer to the table with the rest of the group. He takes in their faces. And then he returns to Peerimus and Firn'gaer.

"Then I'll have to ask you what you intend to do, if I tell you that this is not for me to give you. And if I request that you desist in any further inquiries."

=== OOC ===

We can continue this discussion, but I need to know what each of you intends for the rest of the day. Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night.

Jones
Monday March 20th, 2006 11:15:06 AM
Jones struggles a bit between prattling on about things he knows absolutely nothing about and keeping his mouth shut. His impulse is to chat everyone up a bit, but at times he has the common sense to avoid speaking.

Firn'gaer
Monday March 20th, 2006 12:23:16 PM
"Well I would have to say," The wizard says, "Whose is it to give then?" He continues. "Your object and the others like...well...not to seem nihilistic but without all of the Chaos items the Wold will be destroyed. The occurances of the past several weeks will be nothing in comparison. We have been given the task of preventing this by the Crones. I don't know if given is the proper term, but." He says stopping to let everyone catch up. "So, Silus, if it is not yours to give then we need to know whose it is to give and how do we contact them."

Father Jasper
Monday March 20th, 2006 12:28:07 PM
Jasper desides to spend the time relaxing in the inn with the party that is there hoping to learn more about the group that he has been thrown into by faith. If he is able he will strike up conversation with them all in some form or another
about any topic that comes up

Lady Silverhand on the other hand is still closed mouthed as ever prefering the silence of a dark corner of the inn and a drink to her self if ask anything she smiles but says little hoping to pick in information a diffrent way -by people forgetting that she is there.. if the inn gets to crowned or noisey she retreats to the camp where the luke and the rest are staying for the the quite.

Jaeden Ohm
Monday March 20th, 2006 3:56:20 PM
Seeing an opportunity to hopefully make further assurances Jaeden approaches and shows his tatto to Marten. "If I'm understanding the situation correctly Sir, I believe you'll recognize this. All of us bear them, as does your man Jones." He seats himself at the table and lets the others continue speaking.

Jaeden Ohm
Monday March 20th, 2006 4:26:21 PM
The rest of the day...

Jaeden spends the rest of the day in both relaxation and workout. If Savin or Jones happen to see the man in his workout they'll be shocked at the similarity between his play and their own. Surprising for the man's weapon and armor choice.

*** OOC ***

No trips to catacombs for Jaeden, still too sick/busy to deal with it atm.

Sly and Luke
Monday March 20th, 2006 4:38:45 PM
Sly takes his gloves out of his poketand lay them on the table, he then raises his hand to show the tattoo, "I not only have a tattoo, but a scarr on my neck form a vampire (Sly shows is scar, hoping to have the wagon master think twice about our request.) Now let's see who was there at Oh! Yes Peerimus, Yurrick the bear, Savin were you there when we had that run in with the Vampier?"

Sly will finish his breakfast and go out into the Forest. He'll be back thoward night fall.

Peerimus
Monday March 20th, 2006 5:00:54 PM
Firngaer has pretty much answered the question as far as the druid is concerned. The assemblage of the artifact as a whole to combat the Avatar of Choas to prevent the entire Wold from being thrown into a Age of Chaos far outweighs individula concerns over the matter of property. Though the druid also believes he knows Silus is about to say, he waits for the man to actually utter it.

Peerimus has no plans of anykind of the rest of the day. hanging out and thinking of tastey waves hu huh jya

Savin
Monday March 20th, 2006 7:06:32 PM
Savin listens to the conversation and adds, "I know this is going to sound dumb and naive, but is there any possibility of borrowing the item?

Peerimus, why don't you bring out Circle of Far and Away. Maybe it can convince our friend here?"

The Honorable Wait (DM/Al)
Monday March 20th, 2006 9:05:46 PM
The Caravan Master listens in silence, as Firn'gaer leads with the questions. Jaeden shows Marten the tattoo, the mark of those Chosen. Sly pulls up his sleeve as well, adding to the veracity of their story.

Marten says nothing in return.

Silus Destin frowns in thought, and then he speaks.

"If I did not think that you were worthy of trust, I would say nothing at all. I want you to understand that. I also want you to understand, that I do not lightly take on a commission like this. But when I do, I honor it. Completely and to the letter. A trader prides himself on reading people. And I hope that I read you rightly, and that you will respect the commitment I have to my commission, and the need to follow it through. The measures I take ensure security and confidentiality and I never vary from them. I have the trust in my clients to provide this much for them. And in turn it prompts a trust of me."

"One thing that I will do for you, though, is to pass on your story and your desires. If you are who you claim to be, and I do not question that you are mind you, then as long as you make yourselves available, I cannot see why they would not contact you."

"I am sorry to be abrupt, but that is all I am prepared to say on the matter, and I have work to do today. I'll bid you a good morning, and I wish you good luck."

And he leaves.

Sly spends the day in the forest. On his way, he spies the blonde girl once more in the vicinity of the old Abbey. She waves to the distant figure, and then is on her way.

Jaeden spends the day honing his body, the temple of his martial skills.

Lady Silverhand retreats to the glade where Luke and Yorrick spend a lazy day near the stream.

Father Jasper spends the day in conversation with Kon. The little man is affable, well traveled, and surprisingly well versed in a wide variety of subjects. I is a bit irreverent, but that more often brings a smile than not.

Peerimus spends his day dreaming of sun, waves, and white sandy beaches.

Evening comes. Sly returns from the woods. Only Lady Silverhand remains away, still in the glade with Luke and Yorrick. Silus Destin and Marten pass through the common room on their way upstairs. They say nothing, and do not stop. Kon and Reena play a game with colored chips upon a complicated spiderweb patterned board.

Evening draws to night. Kon stretches and yawns, then heads upstairs. Reena pulls on Savin's arm, coaxing him to bed.

Time, perhaps, to discuss plans, and then off to sleep as well.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 7:20:01 AM
Before heading for is room and while playing with Luke and Yurrick, Sly see that the druid is sleeping and he does not want to desterbe him.

So Sly will go to Lady Salina, "Good Evening, My Lady, Would you do me a great favor? When Peerinus wakes, give him this message,'If the Artifact cannot be aquired, then Why not follow it to the party that ordered it?'
I will come back tomorow to get an answer from either you, I it pleases you or from Preemus himself." Sly bows to Lady Salina, "Until the Morrow!"

Sly pets Luke tellin him that he and Yurrick is doing a great job and to keep an eye on the Lady. Then sly is on his way.

But on his way Sly spots this Blond girl, this time he takes a longer look at this beautiful creture (Right now All females are beautiful to him!) and waves back to her, but goes on her way. "Ahhh Gee!" Said Sly, "she's was too far away for me to run to her, But it was a good day Dream."

Then back at the Inn Sly make his presenrs known, "Goog Night Savin, Good night Renaa!" Then up stairs to bed.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 5:24:25 PM
Silus gets up and leaves and Peerimus puts his chin upon his fist as he leans onto the table with his elbows. The druids face wrinkles a bit, "Hmmm, and that is that as far as Silus is concerned then." Looking sideways towards Firngaer, "Well that is an advantage we have with Noxx there. WE can simply wait until Silus leaves town and then locate the new owner and start this again. I do not believe we really need to rush anything here. Agreed?" Peerimus gets up and goes to the glade to spend the day with Yorrick and the natural world about him.

later that evening he returns to meet the group for dinner and to socialize inot the night. After Silus and Marten pass through an all too familira scowl appears on his face. "I do not think I like the change in tone" the druid remarks to Sly. "We were thinking along the same lines. If it is not Silus's to deal, there is no harm in finding out who should talk to and as long as we do not badger Silus into telling us, he keeps his reputation. firngaer, Perhaps tonight you should use Noxx again. With some of us in the tavern you could use them as a starting point. Silus may have already made his delivery."

Firn'gaer
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 6:18:46 PM
"I was not making light of you reputation, Silus. I only wanted to know to whom we would need to inquire with about the item you are transporting. That's all. My illustration was only just that; to make you aware the value it." He says to the merchant. "As far as trustworthy, you know nothing of us other than the few conversation we've had. I'd not say more either. If anonymity is your concern then so be it, but please do tell your employer of our interest in that piece."

Later that night
"He's cautious and doesn't trust us." The wizard says to Peerimus. "Can't fault him. We have bragged a great deal of our power and deeds. He thinks we can take it if we'd have a mind for it. He's probably right, but I'd rather not have actions and harse words get us into trouble."

"Let's give him the benefit of the doubt, then should we need to resort to Noxnyx we can." Firn'gaer says between puffs on his pipe.

Savin
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 9:13:30 PM
Savin listens to Peerimus and Firn'gaer and nods his head in agreement. "I have to agree. He seems to be an honorable man who is well respected in the town. Pushing him will only have him set in his heels and this town doesn't seem to friendly. Let's not antagonize anyone."

Savin then strolls over to watch the game trying to figure out the rules. He will decline any invitation but amuse himself by massaging Leena's neck and every once in a while erotically brushing the back of her ear where he knows she is sensitive. He is trying to see if he can distract her from her game.

When she pulls him upstairs, he will grin in victory. After making her happy and relaxed (the rated G version), he will engage in some pillow talk. "Reena how long have you known Silas? He seems an honorable man. I like him quite a bit. I just hope we can come to an understanding with him."

Silent Night (DM/Al) d20+15=25 d20+15=18 d20+15=27 d20+15=33
Tuesday March 21st, 2006 10:20:15 PM
The curtain of night falls on Heranmar. Concerned over their discovery of what appears to be the fourth artifact, in the possession of the Caravan Master, Peerimus and Firn'gaer abandon the glade for this night and take up rooms at the Inn.

Sly, after a day in the woods also returns to the Inn.

Upstairs, Reena leans up on an elbow. With a finger, she runs an idle finger along the ribs in Savin's side.

"Everyone in the business knows of Silus. He's one of the best that you can hire up with," she says. "He gets a good price for his work. He pays well. People respect him because he knows what he's doing." Then she rolls over on top of him, and that's the end of the talking.

Jaeden, Father Jasper, and Jones are also asleep up in their rooms. Lady Silverhand has remained in the glade with Luke, Yorrick, and Jaeden's mount, Dalek.

All is quiet. In a certain room on the second floor, Reena wakes at Savin's side. Women and their bladders are an age old problem.

"I'll be right back, Lover," she whispers. Savin feels her lips press against his cheek near his ear. Boards creak as her weight moves away. Silence returns again to the night.

The quiet blanket of night gently massages Savin back toward a dream filled sleep. And at the edge of the dream, something is bumping. Something is thumping. Voices call over the noise. It's uncomfortable. You wish it would go away.

=== OOC ===

Savin, Listen Check, please. Take a -5 penalty for being half asleep. Beat a DC18 and you may wake up.
Everyone Else, Listen Check, please. Take a -10 penalty for being asleep. Beat a DC18 and you may wake up.

If you wake up, you may take One Standard Action. You see nothing but your darkened room. There are no sounds now. Those with Low-light vision can see a weak light coming from the crack under your closed door. Those without Low-light or Darkvision, see nothing.

As a Free Action, you may call out to wake those still asleep. But, then again, it may be nothing.

Savin d20+7=26 d20+12=28 d20+13=28
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 7:30:54 AM
Savin is startled away. "Where is Reena?" He hears a thump and instinctually knows something is wrong. "Damn Jones, He wanted action. The fates are sometimes very giving. Savin leaps from the bed and yells, "Quiet! I am trying to get some sleep in here!" hoping to alert his friends. He will pad quietly over to the door, put his ear to it, and listen again.

first listen check (-5) 26
second listen check normal 28
move silently 28

Sly (AC 25 -85/85 hp) d20-4=13 d20+6=21 d20+3=13
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:23:17 AM
Sly was asleep for about 3 hours, He sters at some far away noise, but he dreams on.

But when he reconises Savin's voice Shouting and makes some kind of noise!! Sly jumps out of bed And promply fall on his face. "Ouch! this is the last time I sleep with out Luke!"

First listening check 13 miss it.
Second hearing Savin 21 Normal and made it.
Third move silently 13 miss and fall down.

OOC Go ahead and laugh, but this would not have happen if Luke was around!!

Peerimus d20=17
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:56:45 AM
Peerimus wakes and sits up slightly, What on earth? Peermius looks about himself, still dark, everythig is quiet and was that Savin complaining? Peerimus will remain propped on his elbow for a few moments and then lie back down groggily.

Father Jasper d20=18 d20+6=21
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 9:00:56 AM
Jasper awakes with the sounds commingf from around him unsure what is going on he reaches for his mace and looks about for anything out of place he also if there is time readys a spell (hold person)
Listen dc 24
Spot 21

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike: , True Seeing -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Firn'gaer & Rufus d20-2=11 d20-2=-1
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 11:23:10 AM
Firn'gaer doesn't stir even as Peerimus wakes briefly. It could be the last two and a half days working on his spellbook or the last few weeks, but he's not responding.

<squeek> Yes I'd like some more...why thank you. Rufus squeeks in his sleep. <squeek> This is so good...oh yes that would be lovely as well...I couldn't eat another bit, well maybe just one more...ohhh, this is good...so good...

Jones d20=14
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 11:54:11 AM
A pretty sound sleeper, Jones snoozes through the commotion.

lady Silverhand
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 2:39:04 PM
The quite lady spend the night sleeping in the glade with Luke and Yorrick, she will get up in the middle of the night to check on the everyone here and quicking wander around the glade to make sure nothing is out of place then retire back to sleeping with her friends

Rufus
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 4:35:47 PM
<squeek>Oh yes can I'd like another candied apple...so juicy...ohhh... <squeek> ...and cherries...shouldn't... <squeek> ...if you insist how could...say no...

Jaeden Ohm d20-4=11
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 5:09:07 PM
While the noise goes unnoticed, Savin's voice does not. Jaeden lays still in bed, eyes alert and darting around.

A quick glance to his bedside to make sure his blade is still there.

The Still Of The Night (DM/Al) d20+24=34
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 8:25:06 PM
Savin wakes. Suspecting that something is amiss, he shouts out. A ruse, and loud enough to wake the undead. Creeping to the door, he listens. He hears nothing. But, then again, there is a door muffling the sound between himself and the hallway.

Father Jasper wakens at the sound as well. He takes his mace in hand, and considers a spell. But there is no one to cast it on. There is only himself within his own dark room.

Sly, Jaeden, and Peerimus wake at the sound of Savin's voice. Each have different reactions to the outcry. Jaeden remains in bed, but on the alert. Sly rises, but has trouble remaining upright. Peerimus rolls back over and goes back to sleep.

Neither Firn'gaer nor Jones wakens at all.

Off in the distant glade, Lady Silverhand wakens on her own accord, a bad feeling, perhaps. Or perhaps just restlessness. After checking on Luke, Yorrick and Dalek, she lays back down to sleep.

The silence is palpable, like a breath waiting to exhale. From his place on the floor, Sly, with his elfish eye-sight, can see a light shining through the crack beneath the door.

=== OOC ===

Those of you who missed the check may awaken now that Savin has raised his ruckus. You are all in separate rooms with the doors closed. Except for Firn'gaer and Peerimus, who somehow wound up sharing a room.

None of you currently have a light. Listen checks are made at -5 penalty if your door remains closed.

You are now free to make several rounds worth of actions, all within reason, of course.

Father Jasper
Wednesday March 22nd, 2006 10:25:48 PM
Jasper gets up and light the fire in the room then he will spend time praying to Alemi and go back to bed if nothing desturps him (
he still keep his mace handy

Sly and Luke d20-4=15
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 6:53:57 AM
Sly gets up from the floor, mutters a few choice words, now he sees the light coming from under the door. 'Some one out there? I hope it's a friend.' But just in case Sly puts his armor on, (Quitely ofcorse) Aproches the door, give it a gentle push (so when he turns the knob, the metal latch will not click)

Sly wiil slowly open the door just a little crack. Look to see what is in the hallway, muttering to himself (again) 'next time I'm sleeping in a common room. No one can sneek up on you there!'

He readies his sword, Yanks the door open and jumps out into the hall way, with his chainmale shirt on, sword in hand, BUT no pants on.

Luke Sleeps with Lady Salina and Yurrick, but when the Lady get up and check the camp. Luke wakes and follows her. When she goes back to bed, luke will sleep next to her.

Savin
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 7:29:01 AM
Savin pulls on his robe and his new gloves and then opens the door. He will step out and look down the hallway ready for action. "I wonder where Jones is. I have a bad feeling about this."

Father Jasper d20=10
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 12:42:40 PM
Hearing people move about in the halls (sly) he will also open his dor to see what is going
he will again keep the mace ready but grap his shield as well and listin for any noises out of place at the door (listen check 16)

Peerimus d20+2=6
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 1:44:26 PM
Peerimus has gone back to sleep

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 3:18:39 PM
Hearing all the ruckus Jaeden wonders at the cause. Sunddenly a troubling thought occurs to him and he bolts out of bed. He takes the time to put on his gauntlets and grab his sword but his armor remains in a pile in his room.

He bursts into the hallway where Sly and Savin already stand. "Savin, is the Lady Reena still with you? Quick, ask her if she knows where Master Destins room is. May be paranoid here but I've got a bad feeling all of a sudden."

Firn'gaer
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 7:49:02 PM
The noise from the hall finally wakes the gnome wizard from his slumber. He looks over at Peerimus and sees he's gone back to sleep. "Rufus go see what's making all the noise." He says getting comfortable under the covers.

Go...do it...yourself...I need more sleep...than you... The rat squeeks back.

"I'm sure it's alright. Savin can handle it I know I heard his voice...I think."

Fir'gaer rolls over and covering his head with a pillow sets his mind to go back to sleep.

Death Comes At Night

Cut to Pieces (DM/Al) d4+1=2
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:01:13 PM
Father Jasper rises to light a fire before realizing that he is not in his home. There is no hearth in these rooms at the inn. A hearth in each room is far too great a luxury. Instead, gripping his mace, he feels his way through the darkened room, and opens the door.

Sly Foxx begins to don his chain shirt. Before he even has an arm through a sleeve, he hears on of the other doors open out in the hallway. (Donning a chain shirt requires One full minute. You may don the armor in haste. That takes 5 rounds, but you have -1 to the armor's protection.)

In their separate rooms, both Savin and Jaeden clothe their hands. Each is instilled with a feeling of dread, bad things on the horizon.

Peerimus, Firn'gaer and Jones, continue to sleep in peace.

Savin and Jaeden open their doors but seconds after Father Jasper. All three step out into the hall at nearly the same time. (Sly, you can either continue to don your armor, or you can come out into the hall. One or the other.)

Down the hallway against he right wall is a rectangle, yellow with bright light. It is a doorway with a light shining within. Just outside the doorway, a dark figure lies in a heap upon the floor. Moving closer reveals the characteristic hiss of a sunrod from inside the room. The figure on the floor is Kon. The little man lies in a spreading pool of his own blood. Shadow illumination reveals the deep cut across his throat and the unnatural angle at which his head lies.

And just beyond Kon lies Reena. The warrior woman lies sprawled upon her back. The flesh of her belly has been opened with precision cuts and her guts hang out, covering her upper thighs. Reena's green eyes stare up at the ceiling, dead and uncomprehending.

Within the room, Marten stands over the body of Silus Destin. He stands frozen, Greatsword held within a two-handed grip. His eyes strain and his mouth is open as if in the act of calling for aide. A dark stain spreads across the front of his shirt. Suddenly he moves as though released. Marten stumbles and falls to one knee. He coughs, and spits dark blood onto the floor.

=== OOC ===

Spot and Listen checks please.
Other appropriate checks if you are taking other actions as well.

Savin d20+13=24 d20+12=22 d20+9=27
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 9:42:13 PM
Savin looks at the carnage and yells, "Reena!" He starts moving towards her but realizes that his is to late, but others might need his aid. He darts forward to kneel by Kron, feeling for a pulse. If he gets one he will start pulling out a potion. "Jasper, help Martin! Firn'gaer, Peerimus! Murder!"

Savin eyes dart everywhere and he keeps an ear cocked listening for trouble.

spot 24,
listen 22
heal 27

Father Jasper
Thursday March 23rd, 2006 10:43:23 PM
Jasper rushes into the room seeing the mass blood loss and knowing that there is little to help the opther two jasper drops the mace and shield he start to cast Cure Critical Wounds if there is still time hoping to save martin

Sly d20+6=25 d20+6=22 d20+5=13 d20+5=13
Friday March 24th, 2006 6:41:34 AM
Sly trys to dawn his chain-mail shirt, He's half asleep and very clumsy. He throws his armor down, But keeps his sword in hand, muttering to himself "Don't have time to put this on!" opens the door and goes to Savin and Jasper.

Sly will first look in side the room, Asking Fr. Jasper "Are they all dead? One is bearly alive?" Now he'll turn to Savin, telling him "Who ever did this was pure evil! And had no intentions of paying Silus!. . . Oh! And another thing?? If this monster knows about the Artifact?? We're in danger Too? Take it easy and I'll be right back With Firn-gare and the LOOKING Glass!"

Sly will go to find the leader and Little gnome's Room, knocking to wake them! "KNOCK! Bang! Firn-gare! You and Peerimus are needed and bring you looking glass with you! QUICK!"

Luke sleep on with Yurrick And Lady Salina.

Sly Checks
Listens 25
Spot 22

Luke Checks
Listens 13
Spot 13

Jones
Friday March 24th, 2006 10:00:09 AM
Finally roused by all the noise, Jones makes it to the room a bit late. Fortunately, he doesn't have weapons or armor to fiddle with. On surveying the scene, he quickly moves in to see how he can help. Since Jasper is by Marten, Jones will check on Silus to see if there is any hope of healing.

Peerimus d20+7=17 d20+21=28
Friday March 24th, 2006 10:57:59 AM
Shouts? Sly? Peerimus bolts upright in bed and seeing Firngaer sitting up he quickly dismisses the possibility of a private dream. More sounds in the hall confirm it, something is definately wrong.

Peerimus throws the small blanket the was darped over his feet off with a quick spin in bed and a kick. His hand grabs the belt draped over the post, only thing a really need. The druid only removes his armor to clean it and the pack and weapon are not near as precious as the few components he keeps in his belt pouches.

Peerimus just slings his belt like a pack as he opens the door and moves into the hall. His long thick hair is still held well in pace with the berry juice that is daily applied, but most of the paint and colored mud upon his face is cracked and peeled away. The sight down the hall is disturbing to say the least. With Father Jasper already there, Peerimus would add little in that regard, but he did have an idea.

"Everyone stop moving and except for Jasper do not touch anything." The druid approaches and drops into a crouch, slowly almost crawling up to the grisly scene. Putting his revoltion behind him he begins to try and piece together the order of events. [Track survival 28]

Firn'gaer d20+7=21
Friday March 24th, 2006 12:45:02 PM
Shouts go out and the wizard is again startled from his sleep. Still groggy, he casts out a quick spell, Mage Hand. In an instant his staff is in his hands and he is standing on his bed.

"What is going on!" he shouts in that unnaturally loud wizardly voice. Moving to the door and the bloody scene he immediately says, "Jasper if you can Speak with Dead perhaps we can find out who is responsible."

"Sly, Savin, Jones head outside. Maybe you can see something or someone who might shed some light. Bring weapons those responsible might still be around. I'm going to look for the Chaos Item as Sly suggested. If that was the target, we'll need a starting point."

Firn'gaer heads back into the room and looks into Noxnyx.

[Int DC21]

Stolen! (DM/Al)
Friday March 24th, 2006 10:34:28 PM
Reena is dead. Warm, vivacious, loving ... and now dead. Savin stoops at Kon's side. A closer inspection reveals that his throat has been slit by an expert. Blood still spurts from the carotid artery. The dark little man will never dance again. A stain catches Savin's eye, an eye accustomed to healing. There is a bluish coloring just within the wounds. With a finger, he daubs at the substance and brings it to his nose.

Poison! A paralytic poison.

Rushing into the room, Father Jasper goes first to the man who is most clearly still alive. Holding his hands in forward in the symbol of Alemi, he channels healing light into Marten. The man rears up and draws in a rasping breath, as his collapsed lung expands once again. Life giving oxygen once again circulates through is body.

Sly is the first to leap to the obvious conclusions, this is an attack on the Artifacts. Crying Evil, the Bladesinger pounds the door to wake the others. He knows what must be done.

Savin and Sly listen, but neither hear any suspicious sounds.

Jones enters the scene of blood and death and goes directly to the fallen Caravan Master. A quick inspection shows Silus Destin to be alive but badly hurt and unconscious. In his hands is clutched a pouch and belt. Marten, shakes the haze from his brain. He does not even stop to ascertain Silus' condition, instead, he kneels at his side and immediately lays a hand upon the Caravan Master's head. A light glows about Marten's hand, and the glow falls like water about Silus Destin's body.

The Caravan Master stirs. He opens his eyes. Then a grimace of pain rips across his face as he struggles to sit. The pain from his remaining wounds tears through his body. Gritting his teeth, the Caravan Master fumbles open the pouch.

"It's gone," he says, then slumps back to the floor breathing heavily.

Peerimus and Firn'gaer bolt from their room.

The druid calls for everyone to halt their movement. The woodland ways may just serve here as well. The floor is hard and not likely to take prints. Further, it has been traveled by thousands over the course of years. However, there is one thing that is new to the scene ... a spatter of blood. Droplets of blood are sprayed across the floors and wall. His companions have already tracked bloody footprints across portions of Silus Destin's room. But there is one set of bloody tracks, small booted prints that lead away from the room and down the hallway to the stairs, a medium sized humanoid for sure.

Firn'gaer calls out a suggestion to Father Jasper then he takes Sly's advice and pulls out the Vision of Noxnyx. The screen casts a ghostly light of moving colors within the dark room. Blobs of dense color jump immediately to view within the matrix of moving threads of silver light. There is one in the position of Firn'gaer's pack, most certainly the Circle of Far and Away. There is one in the direction of Savin's room, surely the Amulet of Seribond. There is Sly, and beyond him, Jaeden and Peerimus, Savin, and in the room beyond Father Jasper and Jones. Nothing else registers in the immediate area. (The default view is your immediate area. If you wish something else, you'll have to be more specific with your description.)

In the other room, Silus Destin struggles up to one elbow. Marten props him up gently from behind.

"I ... was ... to deliver the Chime tonight. To the Crones. At the ring of five stones. A woman. Thief was a woman. I saw her. Only for a moment. She disappeared." The Caravan Master closes his eyes. He breathes heavily, holding off waves of pain.

"On her hand," he says after a time, "On her hand, she ... She bears your mark."

Savin
Saturday March 25th, 2006 9:39:27 AM
Savin hears the caravan master and stumbles in shock. Could it be Niobe? Savin looks over to Firn'gaer and Peerimus. "I think we have one of two choices, either we track this assassin. It won't be an easy task or we go to the crones.

I am distrubed by the description of the this assassin having our tattoos. We saw Niobe in town, an old member of our group, but I don't think she has the skills to take down such a skilled group by herself, even if she was using poison. I council caution here. I think we need to find these crones and see if they are our crones. We need information more than speed now. We should be able to track the artifact later with Firn'gaers friend there." Savin points at the artifact.

Savin will look over to the caravan leader and tears fill his eyes. "I am sorry for this. Did Reena have any family? They should get her personal affects and know what happened to her. While we were getting close, we really didn't exchange to much history. I knew she was born in Rattledam but seemed to live a nomadic life. "

Father Jasper
Saturday March 25th, 2006 11:01:37 AM
Jasper after hearing what caravan master has to say the noting the blood work done tonight, he answers Firn'gaer's question as he is heading for his room I can speak with the dead but not tonight i wans not prepared for foul murder tonight. that being said he heads quickly to his room to gather his gear and dress for the occation ( his armor, and helm) then will go find the druid and wizard to begin the search for the murder and artifact.

spells for the day
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0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: , True Seeing -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly
Sunday March 26th, 2006 5:47:10 AM
Sly is about to get dress to go out side and serch for clues on this assasin. Sly goes to savin, "Niobe?? No! It cannot be Niobe?? She a rouge! and a good one at that, she could pick your pocket and you would never known it untill the nesxt day. Niobe does not have the stomeck for a job like this or use poison, it's not her way of fighting.

Come along with us Savin, let's go out side, like Peerimus said, let's see if we can find some of clue or trail? besides I've got to grab my pants!"

Sly will grab his pants, hopping along trying to get one leg into his pants.

Firn'gaer d20+7=17 d20+7=16 d20+6=22
Sunday March 26th, 2006 8:37:03 AM
"Father Jasper you tend to the living. Is there anything that you can do for Reena?" He says to the priest. "I think the artifact is our first concern and by all accounts, the assassin has it. I know we don't want to think it, but Niobe is our prime suspect. So despite your feelings towards her- Sly, Savin, Peerimus- we must consider her dangerous." He says looking from the mirror. "It has been some time since we last saw her, and who knows what things happened since her departure. I do know this; she is skilled and has the mark. We'll know soon enough. If she has the Chimes, then we have our answer. It may take some time to track down her with Noxnyx, so I would suggest getting prepared."

Firn'gaer pulls out Circle. "Good morning, I have a favor to ask of you. Someone has taken the Chimes and we need Noxnyx to track the Chaos signatures, but my communication with it is too clumsy and slow. Would you be able to have Noxnyx locate an old companion, Niobe. She also bears the Chaos Mark." He says to Circle. "She is in the town or was very recently. Can you help me?"

[If Circle is unwilling or unable to assist with the search, Firn'gaer will start with an overview of the town. Then in a spiral pattern from their location on a block sized view moving through the town. Int DC17]

[Search DC16, Spot DC22]

Peerimus d20+21=38
Monday March 27th, 2006 2:12:09 PM
Peerimus remains where he is for a few moments, the others standing above him having jumped to the conclusion of Niobe's involvement and the corresponding outrage and betrayal the thought invokes. Trying to put together an order of events. The assassin befriends Kon and learning where Silus and Marten are staying, kills him. Then onto the true task at hand. Upon leaving Marten and Silus she runs into an unarmed and unarmored Reena. She would be no match at all especially with Niobe's ring. None of this does he want to vocalize however, the pain in the others voices is more than enough to convince him that holding unto doubt is their best defense.

Peerimus looks back over his left shoulder, his face hard in the oil lamp light "It will be light in a few hours. Whoever did this was highly skilled." As Firngaer leaves the scene, "Savin go with him, Sly you're with me the rest of you stay here and keep Jaeden here when he shows up. Father Jasper I suggest you prepare for the task of speaking with Reena and Kon. She likely saw her attacker. Savin, she was last with you. Can you place how long ago she left your room?"

As Savin answers Peerimus moves to the hall and meticulously begins to follow the prints. Likely she headed outside and... Peerimus stops in mid thought. There was one other relatively light built human bearing their mark with a skill set fitting this attack. This thought too, Peerimus keeps to himself.

Unfortuantely either scenerio gave the assassin good inside information on the group's abilities. Could the mirror track an object in a bag of holding? The assassin would know of his own considerable skills as a tracker but perhaps that would help narrow the suspect list. Track the purchases from the last couple of days. Peerimus shakes his head, stay on task. [survival 38 to track]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Jones
Monday March 27th, 2006 2:25:51 PM
Once Silus and Marten seem revived, Jones stands and finally loses the smile that's been perpetually on his face since eveyone met him, "I don't know anything about these artifacts, but justice demands that we track down this cowardly assassin."

Sly and Luke d20+4=16
Monday March 27th, 2006 2:46:58 PM
Sly tell Peerimus "I'll be right back" then disapers into his room, You hear a few sounds.
the Sly come hopping on one foot and trying to put his other foot into his pants.

Sly has his betl arounr his neck, with his sword dangling on the belt, Perch on the top of Sly head is his chainmale shirt. His helmit is on Sly's head under the helmet.

Hopping on onr leg Performance 16.

Sly did not have time to cast Mage's Hand.

Jaeden
Monday March 27th, 2006 7:38:21 PM
With foul deed discovered Jaeden's first thought is to begin searching immediately. Just as he's about to get started Peerimus calls for him to remain, so he does. A pained look briefly crosses his face as he considers Kon but quickly the mans face hardens. Knowing that it is likely unnecessary, he stands guard on the scene of distruction.

Moving North (DM/Al)
Monday March 27th, 2006 8:11:04 PM
"Reena's parents run with caravans from Hook City south to The Dragon's Teeth," Silus Destin says to Savin. His voice is strained by the pain of his injuries "Everyone knows everyone else in this business. I'll get her things to her parents." He looks at the dark doorway and grits his teeth from more than the pain. "Kon as well."

Father Jasper and Sly Foxx return briefly to their rooms to dress for the hunt. The thought that the perpetrator of such bloody mayhem maybe Niobe is disturbing and preys upon many minds.

Firn'gaer retrieves the Circle of Far and Away.

"What? Hmm? Huh?" The voice of the Faraday comes as though waking from sleep. "Xaos? Companion? Oh, yeah. Sure." There is a moment of silence. "What? No. I don't always understand you either." The screen on the Vision of Noxnyx flashes from one view to another. Back and forth. Back and forth. Both contain a dense spot of color. One spot is larger than another. When the view displaying the smaller appears, it moves across the screen.

"Um, no. I don't think so. Yes, alright. That's what he asked for, yes I know. But ... Look, I know what they want. Trust me." A sigh comes from the Circle.

"Look, Firn'gaer, could you stand up? Right, right. Noxy is going to give you a medium perspective. You have to turn in a circle so you can get some orientation."

Firn'gaer turns through the points of the compass. As he faces north, a spot of color appears on the screen. The spot moves north. Another spot appears at the very northeast corner of the screen. It is stationary. Without a frame of reference, it's difficult to judge just how fast the moving spot is traveling. But it does appear to the wizard as though it is proceeding at a rapid pace.

Peerimus follows the tracks of blood down the hallway to the stairs. It is not difficult to guess that they lead down into the common room, and from there, most likely out into the street. The druid divides the party into groups. Savin with Firn'gaer. Sly, he takes with himself. Jones and Jaeden are slated to guard Silus Destin, Marten and the bodies. Father Jasper is set to contemplate the best questions to ask Reena and Kon when their spirits are called for questioning.

Within the room, Marten still cradles Silus Destin's head in his lap. His eyes are hard, and a lean muscle in his jaw jumps with tension as he looks out over the blood splattered floor and the two still bodies, their life's warmth cooling to the chill of the grave.

=== OOC ===

Peerimus, per the Track Feat: You move at half your normal speed (or at your normal speed with a -5 penalty on the check, or at up to twice your normal speed with a -20 penalty on the check). The light is currently behind you and up the stairs. The common room is dark. Once outside, we will treat this as a Moonlit night. That's a +3 to the Track modifier.

Savin, it's difficult to say how long Reena was gone. But it could not have been but a few minutes.

BTW, if you would like a persepctive, here is a Map of Heranmar.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:04:09 AM
Sly now almost has his pants on, 'Cannot follow peerimus with any pants on, The rest of my equiptment I can dawn on the way.'.

Sly will follow Peerimus where ever the leader leads them, wishing that he had Luke with him to track this assassin. Sly tells Peerinus his feelingd "If Niobe did do this mahem, Then I'll kill this half-elf myself!"

Savin d20+2=19
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 8:06:57 AM
Savin does some quick thinking and shrugs his shoulders and gives Peerimus his answer. Only a couple of minutes.

Savin reaches over and grips Silas's shoulder and gives it a squeeze. He murmers, "Thank you. I will avenge her, I promise."

In a louder voice,"Peerimus, you are our leader and I will follow your orders, but do you really want to split the group? We are up against dangerous and experienced assassins. Judging from the circle's one sided conversation, she even seems confused where the chimes are going. Where ever it is, it seems to be moving supernaturally fast.

I think we are better served going to the crones and hearing their wisdom on the matter and then organizing a raid."

Savin will stand and hurry after Firn'gaer to guard the exposed mage while he performs his magic.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:57:41 AM
Not believing they are in immediate danger Jaeden watches Firngaer as he plays with the vision. Seeing the two points of light comfirms for him his believe in their current relative safely.

He returns to his room and begins the slow process of fastening his plate armor to his body.

Jones
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 1:05:35 PM
Jones looks antsy having to stand about and guard. He would clearly rather be out trying to catch the assassin. Even so, he doesn't complain.

Peerimus d20+21=23 d20+7=25
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 5:25:13 PM
Peerimus moves off towards the common room as he answers Savin. "If your time is even close that means only a few minutes head start." Peerimus keeps following the trail. Calling back "I have no intention of splitting up Savin, but I have less of letting the assassin gain disatance. When you and the rest are ready, catch up, just don't leave anyone by themselves!"

Peerimus for goes following the trail through the common room, but rather casts LongStrider and moves quickly to the door and attempts to regain the trail just outside. [Track 23] The others should be outside shortly, he overheard part of Firngaer's conversation, something about multiple signatures. [listen 25] Made sense, Niobe, Silverhand and the Chimes. Wish Yorrick was here.

If Peerimus picks up the trail he will be moving at half speed (40) for a round then "Get on SLy" shift to a Horse and be following the trail half speed (70)

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours

Father Jasper
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 6:51:21 PM
Father Jasper checks to see if Jaeden needs help getting into his steel over coat and then hurrys to catch up to the group ... " what is the plan guys we can't run in there half cocked or something will go wrong we need a plan of attack and fast.

spells for the day
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0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: , True Seeing -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Firn'gaer
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 7:52:24 PM
"I'm not sure what I'm seeing, but it appears that Xaos and a larger signature are not together. It could mean that our assassin familar with the marks. If it was a Marked then it looks as if (s)he has given Xaos to someone else." He say looking into Noxnyx. "I think it will be easier once we start moving and I can get a better reference."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Relative Positions (DM/Al)
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 9:10:03 PM
Sly, clothes flapping, hurries after Peerimus. The druid stops in the dark common room to apply a spell, and then heads for the front door. It's already open. He steps out into the moonlight, and is just able to make out the blood prints against the hard surface of the street. The prints grow fainter as the they continue, though. They are drying and become recognizable less by their shape than their alternating pattern of lefts and rights. The tracks head up the central road of Heranmar, in the direction of the Northern Gate.

Peerimus speaks cryptic words, "Get on, Sly." Then all becomes clear as the druid becomes a horse.

After delivering an oath to Silus Destin, Savin joins Firn'gaer in the hallway. Jones stands there as well. Though, from the look of him, he'd rather be after Peerimus and Sly.

Jaeden moves quickly into his room and begins strapping on his many pieces of Plate Armor. Father Jasper is still in his room, fastening on his breastplate. He calls for a plan.

Firn'gaer continues to watch the screen on the Vision. The dot of color heads to the top of the screen which must be north. It stops briefly and then continues again at the same pace at which it was traveling before. Suddenly, the motion of the dot turns right. East, that must be east.

Back in the room, Silus Destin grits his teeth. Rolling forward with a grunt of pain, he struggles to his knees.

"Go with you," he says. With the help of Marten, the Caravan Master climbs to his feet. "Bag," he says, and then stands tottering weakly as Marten fetches a haversack in the corner. From the bag the Caravan Master pulls a potion and drinks it down.

"I'm going with you," he says again. Then, after steadying himself against Marten's solid frame, Silus Destin comes out to join Firn'gaer, Savin, and Jones.

=== OOC ===

Firn'gaer, I'm not sure where you're at, but you have yet to personally mention that you are moving, so as far as I'm concerned, you are still up in the hallway outside your room.

Father Jasper: Breastplate takes 4 minute to don. One minute to don hastily.
Jaeden: Full Plate takes 4 minutes to don, hastily or not.

Donned hastily means you receive -1 to your AC for that armor.

Position Recap
==============
Peerimus and Sly are in front of the Inn
Firn'gaer, Savin, and Jones are in the hallway on the second floor of the Inn
Jaeden is in his room donning his armor.
Father Jasper is in his room donning his armor.
Lady Silverhand is in the glade with Yorrick, Luke, and Dalek. She is asleep.

Savin
Tuesday March 28th, 2006 10:13:05 PM
Savin slaps himself in the forehead and sprints down the stairs after Peerimus. When he gets outside, he sees Sly awkwardly trying to mount a horse without a saddle. He pauses for a second and stands in front of Peerimus. "Peeriums, Can't we use the circle thing to just take us to the chimes? Isn't that what it does?"

Father Jasper
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 12:01:37 AM
Jasper " yells at Savin wait leave me a tail to follow if you must go before me i cant track "
Jasper gets his armor on as quick as he can ( but takes the 4 rounds) and then runs down and out the building

Sly and Luke d20+1=16
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:18:21 AM
OOC: Dex Check 16

Peerimus orders Sly to get on his back, then changes into a horse. Sly tries getting on the back of peerimus, but he's loaded with his weapons and armor. It does not look goog for Sly, he keep sliding back down, Untill Savin gives Sly a good push up.

Now that He's on the Peerimus horse, Sly quickly trying to put his Chain mail on as fast as he can, he's not looking forward dressing while in full gallop.

"Thank you Savin! Don't know what I'd do with out you?" He tell Savin while shoving his arm into the stiff sleeves.

Savin illegal post
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:25:31 AM
Savin says, "Wait a few and I will get the others." Savin then darts up the stairs into his room, gets his stuff and tells the others to meet them downstairs."

With a grim look at the dead Reena, he runs back down the stairs with his fist clenched.

Firn'gaer
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 8:03:47 AM
"Savin go. I wait for Jaeden and Jasper and then catch up."

[Will finish post later]

Jaeden
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 1:02:19 PM
Hearing the desire of others to be off Jaeden calls from his room. "You guys go. I can catch up with Dalek."

He wastes no more time speaking and continues to equip himself.

OOC Question
Al, I leveled from the last exp handout. In the past you've sent me a new sheet after revisions but i haven't seen one yet. Am I Supposed to make the adjustments and submit it to you?

[ No, you have the process right. I just haven't gotten around to Jaeden yet. I need to do my taxes this weekend, but I'll try and fit the Character Sheets in as well. -- Al ]

Peerimus (Light Horse AC 17 HP 81 Speed 70) d20+21=23
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 2:18:33 PM
Peerimus stoops a bit and holds one hoof out so Sly can more easily climb aboard. and then with his eyes scanning the faint scuffs and drying blood marks upon the street before him, he moves. Savin steps essentially in front of Peerimus and the one unfortunate side effect of being a horse is that he couldn't continue to debate with the monk. With a neigh, snort and shake of the head, Peerimus moves around Savin and down the street toward the front gate. His natural new speed and the enhancement of the Longstrider spell far overcoming the care he needs to take in following the faint trail.

The others will catch up. Firnaer can find me and Sly and if the item has been delivered then even more reason to hunt down the assassin. The real question is can I assume she went for the main gate and gain ground by simpoy going there? If I were the thief and had delivered the item AND had killed several I would not use it. Better to follow the trail. Hopefully Jaeden will remeber to bring Firngaer with him on Dalek

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours

Jones
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 3:00:15 PM
Jones follows after Savin and tells Marten and Silus, "Time to go if you're up to it."

Firn'gaer
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 7:37:22 PM
Firn'gaer goes back into his room and packs his things quickly. He then opens the shudders on his window. "Take you time and get your armor on. We'll catch up with the others when we can. I feel things are going to get bad once we find Xaos and the assassin." he says to Jaeden, Jones and Jasper.

Firn'gaer continues to look into Noxnyx. This time he does it from his window. As he looks he compares the city view outside, if possible, with what he sees. If the view says the other side of the building, he will move to another open room and get his bearings through Noxnyx.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

You Want More? (DM/Al)
Wednesday March 29th, 2006 9:32:49 PM
Savin leaves Firn'gaer and rushes down the stairs and fetching up in front of Peerimus to head of his departure. He proposes using the Circle of Far and Away to simply teleport to the location of the fleeing Chime of Xaos. After all, didn't they do that once already? Only after the words are out of his mouth, does he remember waiting in the Swan Boat. From the time that Faraday had announced they were to be teleporting to the time they actually left had been an entire hour waiting in the hot sun.

Sly is having a bit of trouble trying to dress and climb up on Peerimus' back at the same time. But with a little help from both Savin and Peerimus he is up and riding bareback.

Peerimus, unable to speak, simply shakes his head, his mane flying in the moonlight. Then, when Savin leaves to fetch the others, Peerimus the horse leaves. The druid in horse form continues to follow the tracks. Lit only by the moon, Peerimus barely makes out the prints on the hard stone paving. They continue up the street, and contrary to his expectations, the tracks do indeed lead to the North Gate and pass on through. By this time, the blood is gone and the prints disappear. But not five feet outside the walls, Peerimus picks up the trail again. The grass by side of the road is freshly crushed and the tracks head off to the east. Peerimus and Sly, their eyes accustomed to the Low Light, look out across the dark grassy expanse to the east of the road

Back at the inn, Savin comes sprinting up the stairs to retrieve the others. Both Jaeden and Father Jasper continue to lace and buckle their armor. (That's Four Minutes, Father Jasper. Not Four Rounds. Armor has its drawbacks.)

Jaeden reaches out with his mind. The presence of Dalek is like the warm comfort of the animal as the warrior sits in the saddle. There is a feeling of peace, of sleep, and then an instant wakefulness, Dalek pricking up his ears. Jaeden feels a sense of question and a readiness to act. (Jaeden, what would you like Dalek to do? Also, be aware, that he now wears neither saddle, bridle, nor barding.)

Firn'gaer opens the window and urges Jaeden and Father Jasper to take their time. Perhaps the wizard has a trick that will get them there faster.

Savin and Jones leave with Marten and Silus Destin. They go back down the stairs and out onto the street where they head north after Peerimus and Sly.

Firn'gaer's window, luck would have it, faces east. There is no frame of reference on the screen of the Vision. Without land marks for comparison, it's hard to say where the moving dot of color is in relation to the moonlit rooftops of Heranmar over which the wizard now looks out upon. But the dot continues to move east, and in a straight line. Would not such a path be unlikely were the moving figure still within the walls of the city?

And then a surprise. As Firn'gaer follows the moving dot on its eastward path, two more dots of color appear. They appear at the upper right edge of the screen, the direction that is the east. The moving dot is heading *for* them! New developments unfold as Jaeden and Father Jasper finish donning their armor. The two join Firn'gaer at the window. What is happening out in the dark moonlit forest outside of Heranmar?

=== OOC ===

Position Recap
==============
Peerimus and Sly are just outside the North Gate of Heranmar.
Savin, Jones, Silus, and Marten are on the street heading north toward the North Gate.
Firn'gaer, Jaeden, and Father Jasper are in Firn'gaer's room looking out the open window.
Jaeden and Father Jasper are fully armored.
Lady Silverhand is in the glade with Yorrick, Luke, and Dalek. She is asleep. Dalek is awake.

Sly and Luke d20+1=18 d20+3=23 d20+4=19
Thursday March 30th, 2006 6:39:08 AM
Sly take the time that Savin is talking to Peerimus, to settle down on Peerimus shoulders and will grab his main when he takes off. But in the meantime he tries to slip his chain mail over his shoulder.

When Peerimus takes off north and slows down serching, Sly also sees the crush grass, "Look like she is going East now, that's where the old abby is and the remains of the old Witches? Do you think that's the meeting place?" Sak Sly, all the time trying his best to put his arm into one of the sleeves.

Luke is sleeping next to the nice warm body of Lady Salina, But wakes when Dalek starts to move a little. But he will see what happens to the horse. He does not move (don't want to wake the Lady for nothing)But his sences goes on the alert.

Dex check 18
Knowledge of Local 23
Serch 19

Peerimus d20+21=22
Thursday March 30th, 2006 6:01:16 PM
Peerimus stands still his equine face masking his growing confusion and concern. Towards the abbey and the crones old haunts? Chimes are used to open things, unlock doors, portals and such. Could you wake the dead or open a gate to the lands of Rest? The others are going to still be sometime. Peerimus scans the sky for signs of inclement weather approaching, but the night sky gives up no secrets this night. [Survival nat1 nice, a pair of 2's and a 1]

Peerimus looks back to Sly and then to the light trail before him and then back to Sly and paws the ground twice. The trail likely won't just up and disappear, so what do think I wonder good Sly?

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours

Father Jasper d20=20
Thursday March 30th, 2006 8:08:49 PM
Now that he is doen dressing Jasper will start down the stairs and look for the trail that both the murders and Peerimus has left (surviral nat 20 24 total ) and start on his way as fast as he can

spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: , True Seeing -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Savin
Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:03:25 PM
Savin will move along with his group but have no idea where the others are going. He has no skills in tracking. He tries to call out to the others to see if they can hear him. Sly! Peerimus! Where are you!"

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday March 30th, 2006 9:26:36 PM
Dalek, quick my friend, I need you. Meet me to the north of this human place.

While he sends the thought Jaeden does his best to share the directional concept his thought includes.

He looks to Firngaer, "do you have a way to get us there quickly?"

If no positive answer it forthcoming he bolts out the inn and towards the north gate. "Come on guys, quick. One of you can ride with me but not both."

Coming Together (DM/Al) d20+7=13
Thursday March 30th, 2006 10:12:17 PM
Sly Foxx knows the area. To the east is the old Abbey. And nearby is the Circle of Five Stones where they Crones had once given birth to their replacements.

Peerimus stops and surveys the night sky. The pause gives Sly Foxx the chance to finish pulling on his armor. The druid in horse form sees a clear and cloudless sky, an pleasant evening, the continuation of what was a pleasant day. What may come later is a mystery to him. He paws the ground as though asking Sly Foxx what he would do. Head off after the fleeing figure? Or wait here in case the others are following?

Savin and Jones continue north up the street. Savin calls out in a loud voice that can probably be heard by anyone living in the houses along the street. The sound certainly carries as far as Sly and Peerimus at the North Gate. Soon enough, despite the older man's slower pace, Savin and Jones come in sight of the North Gate. Through the gate they see a horse, and riding bareback on the horse is Sly Foxx.

Father Jasper emerges from the front of the inn with Jaeden. By the most remote of chances, he picks out the bloody footprints of the thief on the hard paved street. (BTW, that's a Search Check to see Tracks for those who don't have the Track Feat, Father Jasper. And you must have the Track Feat if you want to *follow* any Tracks.) Unfortunately, though he can see them, he is baffled as two which way they go. But Firn'gaer had said that the signature on the screen had gone North. And the road in front of the inn only runs North and South. There is only one way to go.

Jaeden, in silent communication with his faithful companion, feels more than sees an image of the inn. That was the last place that Dalek had seen his friend. And, as Jaeden moves north up the street with Father Jasper, he receives the feeling from his mouth that he is coming this way.

In the Glade, Lady Silverhand stirs, but she does not wake. (Listen check 3 after Penalty.) Sly raises his head as Dalek bolts from the glade at a run.

Meanwhile, Firn'gaer watches as the moving dot swiftly converges upon the two stationary ones.

=== OOC ===

Position Recap
==============
Peerimus and Sly are just outside the North Gate of Heranmar.
Savin, Jones, Silus, and Marten are just inside the North Gate within sight of Peerimus and Sly.
Firn'gaer is in his room looking out the open window.
Jaeden, and Father Jasper are headed north up the street.
Lady Silverhand is in the glade with Yorrick, Luke. She is asleep.
Dalek is moving at a hustle to the south toward the North Gate of the city.

Sly is now fully armored.

Note: Father Jasper, there is 250 gp Material Component for the True Seeing spell. Material Components costing more than 1 gp must be purchased in the Catacombs. I don't recall you purchasing the Material Component. And if you don't have it, I can't allow you to cast that spell.

Being a spellcaster requires some study by the player as well as by the character. It's not always an easy thing.

Sly and Luke
Friday March 31st, 2006 7:43:31 AM
Sly pulls down on his shirt and now is fully dress. But at the same time thinking, "Peerimus! I know that up ahead there a dirt road the leads east all the way to Old Traders Road.
On this dirt road is the old Abbe, it is almost croumble down to the basement.
There to the side is five mounds of stone??

Wait a minute Did you hear something? Yes! it's the rest of our party!OVER HERE! OUT SIDE OF THE GATES! Now where was I? Oh! Yes! Along the side of the five statues, is two giant tree where the arch was open for us to come back from the Neither Wold! that's what happen.
Now what I'm afraid of is the Arch (leading to the other wold) is still there and the chimes just might open when there are ringing? I wish Luke was here, but I can lead you to the Abby!" Sly tell Peerimus of the events of back history and location.

"Better wait untill the rest of the party gets here or go ahead, you cannot miss the dirt road. We'll catch up! The choice is yours, my friend. But I would NOT go alone."

Luke seeing that the horse is now moving towards the town,
He gets up on his paws and Barks! at Lady Salina. Goes to the edge of the woods and turns back Barking!!
When he see that she's awake He'll tell her, "Wake! Big Trouble! Your needed!"
Now goes to the edge of the woods again waiting for Lady Salina to follow!

Peerimus d20+21=28 d20+13=24 d20+7=24
Friday March 31st, 2006 4:12:39 PM
Peerimus whinny's and nods his head to Sly. It made little sense to shoot off with the group closing, Firngaer, hopefully had some useful information. Another snicker and the clomp of a hoof and Peerimus covers himself in Barkskin. It was likely he would be needing it within the couple hours the spell would last. Looking down at the tracks he followed, Peerimus moves a little further along before casting about inot the darkened night for the sight or sound of movement.
[Spot 24 Listen 24]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours
Barkskin 110 Minutes

Firn'gaer
Friday March 31st, 2006 6:23:35 PM
After watching the images in the Vision, Firn'gaer thinks he has an understanding of what he sees. "There." He says pointing out the window towards the northern end of Heranmar. "I can't tell if they've reached the gates, but it looks as if that is the direction it is being taken."

He turns from the window. "I can take us a great deal closer if not all the way. If you ready we can get going."

Providing everyone is ready, Firn'gaer will use Dimension Door to go to he north gates. He has a range of 880 feet with the spell.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

One Plus Two Makes Three (DM/Al)
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 12:12:38 PM
Sly and Peerimus remain by the side of the road, facing the moonlit field that leads off to the Abbey and the forest beyond. Peerimus the Horse clothes himself in Father's protective armor as he turns his senses to the east. To the druid's equine eyes, the moonlit landscape is as bright as day. Across the distance of several hundred yards the old ruined Abbey stands in relief against the forest beyond. Still, he sees nothing out of place. No distortion of air. No movement of grass. Nothing.

Savin, Jones, Silus Destin and Marten are now so close as to be able to join Sly and Peerimus at a whim. Jaeden, Father Jasper can be seen coming up the street.

Through his connection with Dalek, Jaeden feels the rush of the woods become the solid open road. He has a sense of noise from behind, a familiar sound that Dalek labels "Luke". In the glade, Lady Silverhand wakens at Luke's barking. She stands next to Yorrick and looks about herself, unsure as to what is transpiring. "Wake! Big Trouble! Your needed!" Luke's voice comes from the south.

"Yorrick? Yorrick?" Without fear of what might be the reaction from waking the great bear, Lady Silverhand kneels to whisper in Yorrick's ear.

Firn'gaer is so intent upon the view in the Vision, that he has not realized that he is alone in his room. Alone for now, but not for long. He casts a spell, and Peerimus, Sly, Savin, Jones, Silus Destin, and Marten all turn as the gnomish wizard steps out as though through a door between dimensions.

There is movement on the screen as it adjusts snapping back to the view of the single dot converging upon the two. The three move about. Just what the three are doing can be answered by only the wildest of conjectures.

(Firn'gaer Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {I'll give you this one for free because of your high INT. You realize that the Vision has most likely shifted to provide you with the last known view and in the process disregarded directionality. That means, that you now cannot rely upon the Vision to tell you in which direction the three dots are in relation to yourself without first, somehow, reorienting things. Though, I suppose that question of direction is pretty easily supplied through other means.})

=== OOC ===

Position Recap
==============
Peerimus, Sly, and Firn'gaer are just outside the North Gate of Heranmar.
Savin, Jones, Silus, and Marten are just inside the North Gate within sight of Peerimus and Sly.
Jaeden, and Father Jasper are headed north up the street within sight of everyone at the Gate.
Lady Silverhand is in the glade with Yorrick.
Luke is just coming out of the woods.
Dalek is headed down the North Road. Not yet in sight.

Savin
Sunday April 2nd, 2006 10:33:49 PM
Savin looks around scanning the area for danger. He gives a visible start when Firn'gaer steps through the dimension door but quickly relaxes his posture.

"Well where is this thief? Where is the chime? Give me something to bash!"

Jaeden Ohm
Monday April 3rd, 2006 3:55:38 PM
With the group in sight Jaeden hurries to catch up.

When he reaches them, "Any sign of the assassin?"

The warrior keeps part of his mind focused on the path he took to get here. He does his best to pass that image/memory to Dalek. A small headache begins behind his left eye as he applies a type of mental control that he's not used to.

Sly and Luke d20+5=25
Monday April 3rd, 2006 4:34:56 PM
As Sly sits on Peerimus, He points East ward for Firm-gare to orent Norny to see.
Sly tell Preemius, " Look here come Luke, that means Lady Salina and Yurrick is not far behind! Over here! Luke!" Sly dismount asking Luke "Look over here There a scent of the killer going east!"

Luke will go to the spot that Sly is pointing to find and follow by tracking.

Luke tracking by scent 25 (natural Twenty)

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+21=26
Monday April 3rd, 2006 4:46:33 PM
Peerimus sits and slides Sly off. Once the Bladesinger is on his own feet again, Peerimus shifts back to his normal leather clad and face painted self. "Splitting up is likely not in our best interst." he says to Sly, "So Speed is also not as important." Knowing he will be moving much slower [30], Peerimus continues following the assassins tracks.

"My primary concern is the assassin and I have their trail." Peerimus's voice is gritty and low almost a growl. He stoops to touch the bent grass of a light footprint. They were not that far in front of him either. Again the he cursed himself for being so far from Yorrick. Together they would have been able to close on this assassin, but he could not now. Peerimus blows a long exhale and his shoulders drop slightly. No fault of thier own, but the group was suffocating him.

Peerimus shakes his head and pulls the stiff berry soaked hair from his face and starts off on the trail. [Track 26]

Yorrick lifts his head at Lukes barking and the whispers in his ear. His ward looked as if she might be leaving. Blinking his eyes to adjust to the dimmer light, the great Kodiak rolled his bulk upon his 4 powerful filled legs and gave a mighty yawn and stretch.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours
Barkskin 109.8 Minutes

What Waits At The Old Abbey (DM/Al)
Monday April 3rd, 2006 10:09:10 PM
The core group is back together. Jaeden and Father Jasper catch up to the rest just outside the North Gate. Both Savin and Jaeden sound eager for vengeance of some sort.

From the road to the north come the drumming of hooves and Dalek appears out of the dark. Sly calls out to Luke, knowing that he must surely be somewhere behind. He points eagerly to the grass where Peerimus had been nosing the trail.

Peerimus returns to human form and cautions against haste. The Wold is darker through his human eyes, but he has the trail already and he follows it through the grass.

Luke arrives at last. Sniffing the grass where Sly points, he scents fresh blood. He follows in Peerimus' footsteps.

Back in the glade, Lady Silverhand remains at Yorrick's side. She looks in the direction in which the horse and dog had left. "Are we going?" she asks her guardian bear.

Meanwhile, Peerimus continues to follow the trail. The crushed grass tells the story of a petite footed creature fleeing with magical swiftness. And from all appearances, the tracks make a beeline toward the dark ruins of the old Abbey.

Firn'gaer is following the movements of the dots on the screen of the Vision. They come together in a rough triangle. And then they disappear.

=== OOC ===

Position Recap
==============
Everyone is together except for Yorrick and Lady Silverhand.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:36:13 AM
Firn'gaer watches the others converge and then disappear from his view in Noxnyx. He snaps as he realizes he's still standing at the gates. He pulls a rod from his pack and using it, he casts a spell of flight. He quickly, as he can, shoots off towards the location of the others.

He lands with the others. "This place blocks the sight of Noxnyx. What is this place? Being unfamiliar with this area, what do we know?"

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 22 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly and Luke
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 9:51:37 AM
Sly squats down, telling Luke "The assisan is using magic boots, but I know your nose! Go! Help! Peerimus!"

Sly gets up to follows the leader Peerimus, "She'll must have boots of speed or maybe some one is using magic on her??" All sorts of though goes through Sly's head as he runs behind the leader.

Luke get his orders fre Sly, picks up the scent and off he goes behind Peerinus, But slowly going ahead of him. With only one though in mind "get to the scent!'

Peerimus
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 5:26:40 PM
More good news The thought passes quickly as Firngaer annouces the disappearance of the dots. Peerimus continues following the trail. "We are near the abbey where the Chaos bell took us to Ice Vein I believe. The previous generation of the crones lie nearby as well."

Peerimus nods as Sly moves up alongside, "Very likely Striding boots, the prints are further apart then what happens when a being is hasted."

Yorrick looks at the small human woman and then the direction Luke ran off in and then back to her. "Gnnarrrr." It is low and a short sort of sound from the kodiak. Yorrick takes several strides after Luke and then looks back.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours
Barkskin 109.7 Minutes

Jones
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 5:50:52 PM
Jones examines Marten and Silus to make sure that they're still in passable shape after their ordeal.

While doing this, he answers Firn'gaer with a question of his own, "What's a nox-nix?"

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 7:04:10 PM
Jaeden greets Dalek as the horse reaches the party and buries its head into the warrior shoulder. He gives the enchanted steed a scratch under the jaw while he glances around to take stock of the situation.

Seeing that speed is limited by the ability to track he takes the time to answer Jones' question. "Noxy is one of five artifacts we quest to recover. He is a mirror that shows us the location of those marked by chaos. All of us show up..." he indicates the children of chaos, "... as do you. The other artifacts show up as well. Thats how we knew that Master Silus was in possession of one of the artifacts. What I'd really like to know is how the assassin came across that knowledge."

Savin
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 8:52:24 PM
Savin waits for direction. He thinks chasing off into the night is a mistake, but he will follow the direction of the Peerimus.

The Silent Past (DM/Al)
Tuesday April 4th, 2006 9:17:45 PM
Hot on the trail of the Thief/Assassin, Sly speculates as to how the creature must be moving so swiftly. Luke, trailing, Peerimus, slowly overtakes and then passes him.

Firn'gaer, finding himself left behind, casts a spell and then takes to the air. Catching up with the rest, he informs the others that the place they are approaching must be blocking the sight of the Vision in some way. As the group is fast approaching, there may soon be a chance to test that theory. The wizard from the North asks about the area.

As the group nears the ruins, Peerimus answers. His simple statement, that the Chaos Bell took them from here to Ice Vein leaves out a great deal of detail. The eerie howling manifestations that ran up and along the walls the last time they were here. The fight with the cleric and his minions. The iron golem named Kulak that had burst from the basement. This time, however, the building is very still.

Jones eyes Silus and Marten in the moonlit darkness. To Jones' trained eye, they show no signs of residual poisoning. But such a thing is difficult to determine without a more thorough examination. They are both decidedly still wounded, and yet they follow the group without a complaint.

Jones also asks about the Vision of Noxnyx, and it is Jaeden, now reunited with Dalek, who answers, calling the artifact by the same familiar name used by the Circle of Far and Away.

Savin follows along. And the Abbey draws near. The tracks most decidedly lead to the broken doors that front the old building. The bell tower, so imposing before, now looks unsound. Part of its wall is crumbled away. The interior of the building, seen through the front doors that stand open on broken hinges, is a patchwork of darkness. The party carries no light, and even to those with Low Light vision the interior is hidden and indistinct. Shapes of darkness alternate with shapes of light where the moonlight shines through holes in the ceiling and walls.

The place is silent as the grave. And yet, at the same time, the old broken down building is heavy with a sense of history.

Father Jasper
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 5:16:51 AM
Father Jasper Who has been following up until this point stop and points of we need a plan of attack here i am sure that the assasin know that we will follow adn has a plan for this and i am sure that if we just wing it one of us is going to die. Firn'gaer is there and magice here, wards or other wise that you can see

Jasper pull a rod (extend) from his pack and casts bless on the party then grabs a small stone from the ground and cast daylight (extended as well if able )again if able will cast bull str on Jones (extended also 20 min )

Active Spells
Bless ( 20 min)
Daylight stone (20 min)

spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: ,Righteous Might -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Occ Jon
sorry about the not posting but my young lad broke his leg on friday and its been a bit hard to find the time to post

Sly and Luke
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:40:10 AM
As Sly with Peerimus, he points of the five black mounds, "There rest the five witches of old. They gave up their lives keeping the portal open to let us Children back into the Wold again, alive."

Sly turns to the two trees (one leaning on the other (Making a round X), "There was the Arch!" Sly now turns to the Abby, "Oh! Boy! Does this place have a history!"

Luke arrives a little ahead of Sly but Behind Peerimus, He is sniffing around the Bell tower.
"Here!" is all he said.

Jones
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 3:37:04 PM
Jones resolves to keep a casual watch on Silus and Marten to provide healing if needed.

"Do you know how many of these chaos artifacts there are for you to hunt down, and what's supposed to happen when you find them all?"

Peerimus
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 4:28:13 PM
Peerimus stops and goes into a crouch to lower his target profile to any who may be watching. "The good Father Jasper is correct. The assassins knoww far too much to not know about our ability to easily follow them and assuming they chime would have produced a noise when struck, I do not think that is the reason they blinked out of Firngaers sight. Means this place has somethin to do with it..." Peerimus stops in mid thought stroking his chin. "Or they teleported or something like that."

Looking towards the darkened building, "The trail leads in there and I intend to follow it until it eludes my skill." Peerimus nods as Jasper starts casting and he casts Protection from Energy [Fire]

"Keep alert. Any other prep spells? Jones you watch out for Silus and Marten. Jeaden, Sly and Savin stay right with me. Jasper and Firngaer, keep an eye for enemy casters and counter them."

Peerimus stalks forward, following the trail.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours
Barkskin 109.7 Minutes

Firn'gaer
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 6:31:59 PM
"I can if they are present, Father Jasper." He says but turns his attention to Sly. "Portal...hmm..." The wizard says stroking his bearded chin. "Where did this portal go? I wonder if it's linked to the theft?" He says talking to himself aloud.

"The items, there are five items in all." He says to Jones. "There is Vision of Noxnyx, the Amulet of Seribond, Faraday the Circle of Far and Away, Xaos the Chimes and...I can't seem to remember the last one." He say placing his hands on his hips. "The items have different abilities to allow Destiny's Chosen to complete their destiny and prevent the awakening of the Destroyer. After we have recovered Xaos, it will allow us to travel to the realm where the essences of the Destroyer is. Then with the last item we will call forth the Destroyer, prematurely mind you, and do battle with him in a less powerful form. At least that's the idea anyway. Any of this making sense to you, Jones."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 22 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Traces of Habitation (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:45:39 PM
After the hurried journey from the Inn to the North gate, Father Jasper finally recovers his wind and his voice. As the party stands before the old Abbey, he casts Alemi's blessing upon the group and also brings forth a light bright as day. It lights the front of the building from below casting shadows along the crumbling roofline. The bell tower looms above, like a giant creature looking down from above.

Father Jasper also touches Jones with a spell, and the man feels his muscles swell with strength. Then the priest of Alemi calls for a plan.

Meanwhile, Sly indulges in a little history. He makes a mark on one of a pair of trees. Once a portal to the Land of the Dead, they now appears no more than old trees. Luke sniffs at the base of the bell tower. The wardog has been here many times. The tower stands above him, as though looking down. But aside from that, there is nothing.

Jones keeps an eye on Silus and Marten. Marten stands a few paces before the caravan master, as though protecting him. He turns to the Abbey and holds his hands out before him as he did at when the group first encountered the caravan. After a moment of concentration, he turns back to Silus and shakes his head.

"Marten detects no presence of evil within," he informs the group.

Jones also asks about the artifacts, and Firn'gaer answers.

"Errrr, that's not quite right." The whisper comes from the brass circle that the wizard has brought along with him. Larger than a the head of a good sized human, it is somewhat awkward in the gnome's grip. And now the Circle speaks. "I've been sort of quiet. Because everyone else has always told me to shut up. Especially, well, when things get ... tense. But, er, you got it a bit wrong there, Firn'gaer. I'm the one who takes you to the Place Out of Place. Once you're there, you use Xaos to call the Avatar of Chaos before its time. And once you defeat it, you use the Shroud of Atman to resurrect Chaos and scatter it back out across ... well, everything."

"Not meaning to correct your or anything. But that's the way things are supposed to go."

Peerimus casts a protective spell upon himself, and then forges ahead. The light from Father Jasper's stone lights the ground. But the light is hardly necessary, as there appears to be a lot of recent activity through the front doors of the Old Abbey. The grass nearby is well trampled. And there is a path worn in the dust within the Abbey from the front door, around an area of fallen masonry and shattered floorboards, and straight to a door leading down into a basement or cellar. All is dark down in the basement. Silent and dark.

Savin watches off to the side, ready to fight if necessary. Jaeden stands with Dalek. The out of doors is kinder to the mounted man. From the North come Yorrick with Lady Silverhand walking by his side. It's difficult to miss the light of Father Jasper's stone. It shines like a beacon, visible from quite a distance away.

Firn'gaer (second)
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 9:51:40 PM
"My appologies, Faraday. I didn't mean to forget you and your roll. I'm sorry." He says to the Circle of Far and Away. "I don't mind if you talk. If you want someone to talk to I'll be happy to converse with you."

Savin blinking 1/7
Wednesday April 5th, 2006 10:19:03 PM
Savin looks at the others and then back at the abbey and then back to the others. He then sees Peerimus start to move forward and rushes forward and places a hand on his shoulder stopping the druid from advancing.

"We all have roles in the group. Yours is to lead. Jaeden's is to chop people up and trample them with his horse, (Savin grins at Jaeden), Firn'gaer's is to blow large groups up and mine is to scout. Then Jasper's role is to try and fix me up after a stubble across something. I go first in these situations."

Savin will grin at the cleric of nature and and then activate his blink ring. "Besides, I have a new toy to play with."

Savin will dart forward and keeping low hustle up to the abbey, scanning his head left and right. He will move up to the door way and peek in.

Sly and Luke
Thursday April 6th, 2006 7:18:07 AM
Sly slaps his forehead (Slap!)then tell all, "NOW! it all makes sence! Five artical the Ring, the Neclace, the Vision Glass, the Chimes and the Black Sword! And the five Witches! Oh! We're in for the fight of our lives!" Sly faces Peerimus.

Luke Sits there next to the Bell Tower, asking Sly "What Now? Wait for Savin?" panting with his thung out.

Peerimus
Thursday April 6th, 2006 9:16:16 AM
[multiple post day]
Peerimus stops with Savin's hand to his shoulder and glances up at him. "The trail leads to teh basement door. I really do not want to have a closed encounter fight with them. Trail now suggests certainly more than our solo assassin. Savin, get to the door, open it, peak in and then get back here."

Jones
Thursday April 6th, 2006 9:48:29 AM
"Thanks Firn'gaer that pretty well sums it up, but I do have a couple more questions. The circle is an artifact of power and not a circle of witches? And do you have all of the artifacts except for this Xaos one?"

Firn'gaer
Thursday April 6th, 2006 10:18:54 AM
"That is correct." He says to Jones. "Faraday is the Circle of Far and Away. We have three of the five. The thief stole Xaos and Atman's location is still unknown, for now."

He directs, his, questions to any of the members from the area. "What more can you say of this portal and its destination. I'd like to know more about this because I feel a sense of coming full circle about this." He says. "How many of you went through this portal and what can be said of the other side?"

"Savin don't be in such a rush. I know everyone is in a hurry to exact revenge and all, but I think we need to look at what this place represents. The thief fled here for a reason and I'd like to know what that is. The answer lies within what happened the last time you were here. So please, can someone tell me what happened."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 21 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus
Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:23:04 AM
"We have been here multiple times Firngaer. So it would depend. The bell tower there used to house the actual Chaos Bell, The gate made by the trees, soley existed while the Crones held it open. Sly was the only one who went through and again the gate leads to the Realm of Shadow. Now last time I was here, involved an iron golem who through the Chaos Bell I believe became self aware. We left him here when we went to Ice Vien and who knows where he then went."

"Answers lie through the basement doors and sitting about out here will not answer any of them and certainly not why the thief came here, but to deliver the Chimes to someone who went through that door. Which puts the Chimes through that door."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours Barkskin 109.7 Minutes Protection from Energy Fire

Firn'gaer d20+7=19
Thursday April 6th, 2006 11:42:00 AM
[Second post]

The wizard rubs his chin then retrieves Noxnyx and Faraday. He focuses his thoughts again on Xaos willing its signature to appear in the mirror.

If it doesn't, Firn'gaer will ask Faraday. "Can Noxnyx look across planar boarders to see Xaos? Also, could you transport us there should we need?"

"All I ask is to take a few moments and think about what is drawing us here. This has nothing to do with a murder. I think this is entirely to draw us here. Therefore, I'd like to figure out what information we may have and don't know before we charge in headlong, as usual."

Int check DC19

Sly
Thursday April 6th, 2006 6:46:51 PM
"Oh! My Gosh! Am I the only one left that went through that Gate back into this Wold? What do you want to know? I'll try to remember!" Sly tell Firm-gare while scratching his head.

"Savin was with us before Peerinus, Firm-are joined us in Ice-Vane, Jaeden Joined us in Floating City, you know the one with many layers. Fr Jasper and Lady Salina joind us a little later, and finaly Bro Jones joined us a little while ago. My gosh! how time Flies?" relates Sly.

Exploring Avenues (DM/Al)
Thursday April 6th, 2006 9:42:29 PM
Savin steps up before Peerimus enters the Abbey. It's his role to be the Cat's-paw. To probe the way, to trip the trap, to be the bait, to take the fall. He activates his new ring and his form begins to flicker rapidly in the light of Father Jasper's Daylight stone. Peerimus points him to the basement door, and Savin makes his way across the floor. The basement door, like the front door, also hangs loose on its hinges. There is no need for Savin to open it, as it hands wide open anyway. Light from out front spills over Savin's shoulder revealing a set of old wooden stairs that lead down into darkness. More light might help the human monk to see better.

Outside, Sly Foxx makes a connection between the Five Crones and the five artifacts. While Jones receives the last few pieces to fill his puzzle and round out a picture of just what he's getting into.

"Thanks," the voice of Faraday replies to Firn'gaer, and as the wizard fills Jones in, it makes little noises of confirmation and agreement. "Yup. That's right. Uh-huh. Hmmmm ... Never know what you might find ... " It almost seems as though the artifact just likes to hear the sound of its own voice.

The tiny nagging voice of suspicion tickles Firn'gaer's mind, and he asks about the portals. Peerimus and Sly answer the best they can. The wizard calls for a more studied approach to the bloody mayhem that has been visited upon the group this night. And, to that end, he silently wills the Vision of Noxnyx to reveal the Chime of Xaos. Firn'gaer feels nothing. Even more to the point, nothing appears on the screen.

"Across planes? Yes, I can take you." The Circle of Far And Away says in reply to Firn'gaer's questions. "But ... Noxy doesn't see very well across planes, and, like I said before, without him to see for me, it's dangerous for me to take you anywhere. Distance doesn't bother him much. In fact, I'm pretty sure he doesn't really know what distance is. Or did I say that? But, he doesn't see across planes well. Anywhere in the Wold, though, if Noxy can see it, I can take you there. Just ask, and we'll see if we can get you there."

"Hum dum-dee dum ... " The artifact hums happily to itself.

It is Peerimus who points out the only lead the group has that is back by solid practical evidence. The trail into the basement.

Sly and Luke
Friday April 7th, 2006 8:06:30 AM
Sly look to Peerimus, taking his sword out from under his back pack, Tells the leader "Ready when you are! Luke come!"

Luke jumps up and quickly comes to Sly "Alright Boss!"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday April 7th, 2006 3:40:59 PM
Peerimus waits by the door of the delapitated building for Savin. "Remember Savin is going to report back, so no one goes dashing in." Overhearing part of teh conversation Firngaer is haveing he calls out to Savin, "Test the door way with something other than you, it very well may be a planar gate."

Upon seeing Peerimus the big bear breaks into a lnad chewing gait and quickly arrives at the druids side, his furred bulk dwarfing the lean frame of Peerimus

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours Barkskin 109.6 Minutes Protection from Energy Fire

Jones
Friday April 7th, 2006 3:52:19 PM
"Sorry to be a bother but does divination magic work to find the artifacts or just the mirror?"

Firn'gaer
Friday April 7th, 2006 9:13:22 PM
That's what I was afraid of.

"Be careful, Savin, this is a trap." He says in response to Peerimus

He responds to Jones query. "No, I'm afraid I don't have the divination ability to seek the artifacts with out Noxnyx's.

"It appears that there are few reasons why Noxnyx can't see find the other artifacts. It is being masked by powerful magic or it is not on this plane. I suspect the later. I also think the portal to the Realm of Shadows has been open again hence the location."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 21 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin blink 2/7 d20+13=30 d20+13=21
Friday April 7th, 2006 10:11:52 PM
Savin decides that more direct action is needed. He moves up to the side of the basement door and instead of going through the door, He will blink through the wall moving into the room. When he rematerializes, he will crouch done and see what he can see.

spot 30
listen 21

Father Japer
Friday April 7th, 2006 10:50:33 PM
With the patiance of age Jasper will wait with the other until Savin reports back,

He makes a silent pray to Alemi for luck and hopes for the best here

Waiting For Savin (DM/Al) d100=63 d6=1
Saturday April 8th, 2006 1:39:31 PM
Yorrick comes out of the lumbering out of the dark and into the circle of Father Jasper's Daylight. Moments behind, Lady Silverhand appears as well, quiet as ever.

The rest of the group wait for Savin to enter the basement. The wait is only broken by Jones who asks if anybody had thought to find the artifacts through divination. Firn'gaer responds that they have so far not had divination of any significant nature available.

Faraday breaks off his tuneless humming momentarily for a suggestion.

"Er, if you want to find Xaos, I could ask Noxy where she is. If you'd like, that is." Then it continues on with its cheery humming, an avant-garde counterpoint to the eerie old Abbey, background music for the night scene.

Inside, Savin approaches the door to the basement. Though it is his role to be first into danger, that doesn't mean that he need necessarily court danger. Distrustful of the open doorway and it's dark interior, the clever monk decides to use one of the powers of his new magic item to circumvent the doorway itself. (50% chance to materialize within the wall. 51 or Greater is Safe = 63)

To Savin's eyes, the Wold is a mix of the Gray Ethereal Plane and the normal colors of his own reality. Savin steps through the wall next to the doorway and into total darkness. Savin's stomach leaves him and the Wold spins end over end. It is only when his shoulder strikes something solid that he realizes that he had been falling. (15 foot fall. No Dex or Tumble due to Blinding from the darkness. 1 hp damage from the fall, but 1/2 taken away from Blinking leaves no damage.)

But the fall does not end there. Savin continues down a dirt incline, sliding, rolling and finally fetching up against level ground with a clatter. (Clatter?) His eyes adjust quickly after that, and though he cannot see the area around him, he can see the trapezoidal figure of the doorway. It looks down on him from above, backlit with Daylight.

A quick internal check reveals himself to be unhurt. Within the reach of Savin's hands, the floor feels earthen. It feels earthen to one of Savin's hands. Savin's other hand runs over a lattice of shapes. Some of the shapes are smooth to the touch. There is also a moistness here. He comes across one that is jagged sharp. Another falls away from his groping hand and clatters as it strikes others of its kind. There is a sickly smell of corruption in the air, a smell like rotted meat.

Meanwhile outside, all is quiet. What's happening inside? Is Savin in trouble?

Firn'gaer
Sunday April 9th, 2006 6:09:33 AM
"Yes, could ask where Xaos is. I would appreciate that." He responds to Faraday.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 21 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly and Luke d20+6=16 d20+6=10
Sunday April 9th, 2006 7:21:41 AM
Sly who was standing next tp Peerimus, will not go down on one knee to look inside of the the basement, (after all he never went into this part of the Abby.) Sly sees only a black,nothing. hetries to hear, again nothing.
"Hmmm! not normal!" he think to himself, Sly tell Luke, "Luke! I need you to go back to my room at the Inn and get my back pack and bring it to me."

Luke takes off, sniffing the ground, (Hewill use tracking by scent, to go back to the Inn for Sly's back Pack.)

Meanwhile Sly ask, "Does any one have a torch I can use?"

OOC; I don't know how long (in rounds)it will take for Luke to go to the inn and back.

Father Jasper d20=19
Sunday April 9th, 2006 1:07:43 PM
Hearing the request from Savin ( listen check 25 I think)
jasper reaches into his pack and grabs out his everburning torch and looks over the side to where Savin is calling from he drops the torch down to savin

Jaeden Ohm
Sunday April 9th, 2006 2:11:24 PM
Having been ready to advance with Peerimus, Jaeden is left to stand guard as Savin changes the course of events. He waits for Peerimus to make a call.

***ooc***

sorry for the missed posts. Had to fly off to NY real quick and thinks got hectic.

Savin blinking 3/7 d20+13=21 d20+13=28 d20+13=28
Sunday April 9th, 2006 9:40:11 PM
Savin stands up feeling more embarrassed than hurt. He quiets and extends his senses to try and pick up anything, trying to will his eyes to adjust to the darkness.

spot check 21
listen check 28

If he senses nothing, he will call out to his companions. "I am alright! Be careful, the floor drops off suddenly. Don't come in without light. I don't know if I am alone in here but I don't see anyone."

If Savin does hear or see something then he will
remain silent and move towards the sound as quietly as he can.

Move silently 28

Father Jasper
Sunday April 9th, 2006 10:47:57 PM
Occ
Opps wrong person on the request for light but i will give the torch to sly instead and drop the light stone to savin

Sly
Monday April 10th, 2006 3:35:01 PM
Sly is kneeling looking into the darkness, not wanting to yell, but does look back to the rest of the party, Anybody ave a torch we could use? I left mine back in the Inn!"

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+21=37
Monday April 10th, 2006 4:12:15 PM
Peerimus keeps his eyes to the interior of the house, but his ears easily tell him of Yorricks arrival and all too familiar grunts and smell. His hand reaches into the space between them and is quickly rewarded by Yorricks tongue a nibble and his quite cold and wet nose. Eyes still afixed in front of him, a light dances through them and a great smile finds a place upon his face.
Not quite what I had in mind on not going through the door. But. Peerimus mentally shrugs.

Father Jasper tosses the small stone with the Daylight spell and the druid pays attention to it, hoping very much the doorway is not a gate of some kind.

Assuming the stone skips into the basement...Hearing Savin call out that he is alone and all right, Peerimus gets up and moves swiftly towards the basement doorway. Yorrick right behind him and with a wave to everyone else, "Let's go friends." Once down, he begins scanning the ground for additional signs of passage. [Track Survival 37]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours Barkskin 109.5 Minutes Protection from Energy Fire

Multiple Bogies. (DM/Al)
Monday April 10th, 2006 9:07:15 PM
"Yeah sure. Right," the brass Circle chirps to Firn'gaer.

Meanwhile, Sly enters the Abbey and moves to the basement door. It's still dark down there, even with the light from the Daylight spell behind him. He calls for a torch, and Luke makes to run all the way back to the Inn when Father Jasper enters as well. Walking to the basement door, he takes out an everburning torch. The torch he gives to Sly, and the Daylight stone, he throws through the door.

The stone goes through the door and bounces once on the wooden steps before striking with a thud on the dirt floor beyond. Downstairs the entire basement is now as brightly lit as a day at full noon. Savin finds himself at the bottom of a large hole. A long time and many adventures ago, a different group, not yet called the Southern Lights had stood around this hole. Down below was a metal ring protruding from the earth, part of a thing still mostly buried in the ground. Luke remembers. His master Trace had reached out to touch the ring, touching the Chaos Bell for the first time in millennia.

Now the bottom of the pit is filled with bones. Fresh bones too, from the blood and scraps of meat that still cling to them. There are long bones, legs and possibly arms, twisted and splintered, cracked open for their marrow. Some of the bones are clearly human. There is a skull with the top crushed in, possibly to expose the brain.

The basement is unoccupied. As Savin stands he sees that he stepped through the wall and straight out into open air. The open basement is devoid of furniture. There are scraps of paper, typical of the wrapping that binds iron rations. Bloody tattered clothing. There is a flash of yellow in one corner. It looks like hair. No. It's a wig. It's a blonde wig, and around it are the remnants of a disguise kit.

This basement looks as though it's been occupied for several weeks.

One last thing catches Savin's eye. On the floor at the edge of the pit is a curled roll of parchment, doweling is attached to one end. From where he's standing, the parchment looks blank.

Upstairs, the rest of the group hears Savin call out. He's alright. Peerimus and Yorrick move inside with Jaeden outside to stand guard. Without the Daylight stone, the outside is now dark, lit only by the ghostlike, silvery light of the moon.

Peerimus inspects the floor of the Abbey. The thick dust is much disturbed along several main pathways. Normally the tracks upon a hard wooden floor would give up nothing more than the fact that creatures had passed and many times. However, the creatures that made the tracks appear to be very distinctly from each other. The druid clearly identifies at least three sets of tracks. One is clearly a Large creature, at least as large as Yorrick, but bipedal. The other two are of a medium build, but one of the two has a much slimmer footprint and a lighter tread.

Outside with Jaeden, Firn'gaer waits for the artifacts. If they communicate, it is in silence.

"Um, he understands. I think," the Circle says at last. "He's looking now. He said that Xaos ... well the best translation is, 'displaced her probability matrix'. Noxy's sort of difficult to understand. But, if Xaos has gone very far, it won't be easy to tell how far. Or in what direction, for that matter. The need for fineness of measurement increases exponentially with distance. But once he finds her I could take you there."

Suddenly, the view screen jumps. The dots are back on the screen. One, two, three ... Four. There is a fourth. No. Five. One of them has an extra intensity to it, and intensity that indicates two dots in one space.

And, at the same time, Jaeden, on watch, notes a glow of pure cold blue radiating from a place over the hill to the northeast. Silus Destin follows the warriors gaze. He shares a look with Marten.

"They've come," he says.

Savin d20+16=28
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 12:06:19 AM
Savin will deactivate the ring of blinking as he looks in horror at the bones at the bottom of the pit. Looks like he fell into something nasty's lair. It was a good thing that it wasn't home at the time. He will reach down and grab the scroll, tuck it away for future study and then climb out.

Climb check 28

He will carefully pick his way over to the rest of the group and mentally prepare for the coming of the crones.

Sly Foxx
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 7:47:36 AM
Now that there is a light, and Savin has light also, Sly turns to Peerimus as the big bear lick his master face. "Peerimus, I have never been in this part of the Abby before, when I was here last, I had just knock on the door. When they would not open the door I went to sit under a tree back there.

I have a feather fall ring, Do you want me to go down to see if Savin is alright? But how I get back up, I'd need a long rope!"

Sly will wait for and answer from the leader.

OOC; Sly did not hear Firn-gare said about what he's seeing!

Firn'gaer
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 8:37:41 AM
"Five more signatures?" He says as looks into Noxnyx. He looks up as they foes advance. "Get out here now!" He yells to the those in the abbey. "We've found Xaos!"

As he does, he puts away the two artifacts he carries. "Sorry Faraday, but I think it'd be safer if you and Noxy are not left out."

"Jaeden, Jones form a line but lets find out if they are hostile first. Jasper something to bolster us would be nice...just in case. Don't wait for the others to come out."

I have a bad feeling about this. Five signatures...one is Xaos and the other four...past Chosen?

"Rufus stay close."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibilty
Extended Fly - 21 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand*, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- color spray, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 11:34:06 AM
As the druid examines the tracks he talks to Savin, "What have you found? Looks like a group of three. One large biped 2 humans one of which is likely female, possibly elven. Makes some sense, Firn said he had three dots before they vanished." The druid sniffs and wipes his nose at what is in the basement. "Whoever they are, they have been here a little while and carry the stench of death with them."

Commotion and Firngaer's voice of alram causes Peerimus to instantly stand and bolt up the stair towards the front door. "Hole's just become unimportant Sly."

Reaching Firngaer, "Five now you say," and he is shaking his head slightly. "I will be struck dumb Savin if the crones crest that hillock."

"I agree Firngaer, we need a line and to move away from this building to a better field. Jaeden you are our oak, Father Jasper stay close to him. Yorrick and Luke will be your left Jaeden. Firngaer and I will stay back to direct and range them with spells. I will bring in assistnace rapidly and try to wall one or two from the rest of thier group."

Savin, you, Sly and Jones should circle right and flank them. use your speed to get close...quickly." Peerimus pats Yorrick on the head, "Ready my friend." As he looks to the companions about him he nods and then pauses, "Apologies Silus and Marten, I have no idea of your abilities and Silverhand, it would be better if you just hid in the abbey." Peerimus fastens on his belt pouch.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Command Plants, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
Heighten Baleful Polymorph
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Cast: Longstrider 11 hours Barkskin 109.5 Minutes Protection from Energy Fire

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 4:37:46 PM
Three crisp steps towards the lights and Jaeden pulls his greatsword, defining for the time a 'frontline'. He looks at Luke and Yorrick, planning for a moment how to not get tangled with the beasts.

Once set, he relaxes and waits. It is at this point that that Silus Destin's comment registers. "What do you know Silus? Who's come? Are these the Crones or some new foe?"

The Fury of the Crones (DM/Al)
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 10:41:17 PM
The party gathers, preparing for the worst. Sly prepares to go down after Savin. But Savin, after collecting the blank scroll, comes up the wooden stairs, leaving the Daylight stone in the basement.

"Really, Noxy, you don't sa ... mphfmelfpf ... " Faraday's voice is muffled as Firn'gaer calls for the others and stores the artifacts for safety.

Peerimus formulates a quick battle plan, directing forces to the necessary places.

Jaeden steps to the fore, but takes the time to speak to Silus Destin. The Caravan Master's face is painted with surprise as he watches this mixed group of a adventurers prepare for combat.

"It ... Yes," he replies, "It ... They must be the Five Crones. The stones of the old ones lies over that hill. I must go ... " he draws a breath " ... and report that I have lost their commission."

"You ... have not recovered it, by any chance, have you?" he asks Savin. "I didn't think so." With a look of resolve, he turns and marches swiftly up the hill. Marten, surprised, hurries to catch up.

But, even as Silus begins his climb, they come, gnarled old women they may be, but as they crest the hill, they burn with power. Lady Justice leads, small and bent of back, still she walks with the air of a juggernaut. Her one metal arm creaks, filling the air with dreaded thunder. Behind the group is Lady Watcher, hanging back, she listens, with the ruby that replaces her missing ear. The others have been seen by Sly, perhaps by Savin. Wisdom walks on the right hand of Justice. Her eyes see all and know their truth. To the left of Justice, with but one wooden arm on her body, Lady Mercy floats on the air. Magic crackles about her , whipping through her hair and clothes. And just beyond the others, her eyes replaced by pearls of the darkest black Lady Sorrow hobbles along. From her wizened form pulses a void, the depths of which might contain the souls of thousands.

Angry blue light strikes sparks in the night as the Crones march over the hill presenting a face that none has seen for an age upon age.

Then they stop. And the fire of their coming ebbs, drawing down and away. In the wake of the Crones' waning fury, both Silus Destin and Marten drop to their knees, their heads fall into their hands as though to hide their faces.

It is the Chosen Ones. The voice of Lady Wisdom echoes in the heads of all. Even the animals hear the voices in their heads.

"I'm sorry, Wise Ones," Silus Destin cries out into the night. "I've lost the thing that you entrusted me to bring to you. There is no excuse for my failure. I throw myself on your mercy."

You have returned the Chosen Ones, Silus Destin. Again the voice of Lady Wisdom.

We did not know you, Chosen Ones. The voice of Lady Justice.

I could not hear you, above the din of the other voices. This time it is Lady Watcher. I hear all. And I could not find you.

But now they have returned. This time the voice is one that you have not heard before, but the Crone who still flies above the earth, wisps of white hair lifting on the wind like things alive, she turns her face toward the group. Silus Destin, I am Lady Mercy. And I have been charged with shepherding the Chime of Xaos down through the ages. It is a thing not lightly lost.

Champions, I hear all things. This time the voice of Lady Watcher again. It is my charge. And I remember all things that I hear. In all of all the things that I have heard and all the things that I remember, from Watchers down through the Ages of the Wold, there has never been a time when we did not know of you. Your existence comforts us. You have been her for us as we have been here for you.

But for the first time, we cannot feel you.

Rise Silus Destin. And you as well, Paladin Marten. The voice of Lady Justice speaks in the heads of all. You have returned the Children of Chaos to us. And we will find a way to retrieve Xaos.

The Fifth Crone says nothing at all. Instead her dark unseeing eyes stare off into distant realms the likes of which one can only imagine.

=== OOC ===

Take your time with any questions you may have. And feel free to discuss this among yourselves. Read this as many times as you need. I know it's long. And I know I've hit you guys with a lot of little nagging mysteries these past few days. Believe me, they all get resolved. Somewhere down the line.

This is a perfect time to temporarily suspend the single post per day rule. I'll try and respond as much as I can to your posts as they come during the day.

Jaeden
Tuesday April 11th, 2006 11:30:12 PM
As the Crones approach Jaeden begins to grow angry. Here are the selfish beings that have taken away choice. Here are the Crones who at a whim feel the right jerk him around from one place to the next.

He didn't really know he felt this way. But nevertheless the anger was there, growing up to the point where they began to speak.

And in their voice he heard the echo of destiny. And so his anger died in the same minute he realized it existed.

Relying on the tactic he usually uses to find out about a situation, he keeps quite and listens.

Savin
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:13:04 AM
Savin steps forward happy to see the old crones again. Though they jerk him all over the Wold, for some very odd reason, he takes comfort in their presence.

He will step up, bow and ask, "My ladies, I have a question for you. Recently we have seen our old companion Niobe. She said she was training with who I assumed was you. She also told us she was going home.

When we were attacked in the Inn and the artifact was stolen, we were told of a girl assassin with tattoos like ours. Could Niobe be involved in this somehow? Could she have been poisoned against us?"

Father Jasper
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:24:03 AM
Father Jasper holds in a ready position and waits for someone or something to attack... Without eaven realizing it he begins to chat a prayer to Aleni " My lord Please watch over us and protect us, watch over us in our quest for we try to restore balance as you resotred balance once before plesase hear me and if you sould call us home, know that we are ready and face that challange with open hearts and souls ."
Jasper will ready Flame strike for casting

Active Spells
Bless ( 20 min)
Daylight stone (20 min)

spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: ,Righteous Might -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly and Luke
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:40:09 AM
Sly watches the women coming down the hill, his heart leaps in his chest, if he was not a half-elf tears would run down his cheeks. This was almost like seeing his mother again.

Sly steps foward, then goes down on one knee, "It does my heart good to see all of you again. But I had to do things that I could not help, But must suffer for my deeds.

I know when I join this group Children of Chaos, I was very young with no experiace, that it was a mistake that the Bell had taken me along with the rest of these people.
Every thing was as you Ladies told me it would be, the Good, the Bad, the Joy and the Pain.

The biggest Pain and crime I had to do was to Kill my Mother and sister Ruby! they had no body Just their heads attach to a monster's body. I had to distroy them. Now i'm ready to take my punishment."

Sly bows his head, and he hope to be brave enought to take his punishment like a man.

Luke listens to Sly tale, then advances to his side, sitting next to him. The dog just watches the ladies.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:26:20 AM
Relief comes across Peerimus and then a small whistful smile at the thought of one of his last statements. Struck dumb indeed The druid takes in the power that radiates from the Crones as he moves forward, his hand going to Yorrick for a moment.

Firn'gaer
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 11:34:57 AM
Firn'gaer sees the Crones come into view and his tension eases, slightly. The threat of a fight is fading, only to be replaced by the worry of what they see. The Crones have shown themselves. All five have come into the open to the group. It's not a omen of good-tiding. Firn'gaer fears the opposite and this nagging feeling he had when this all started agains wells within him.

"Ill-omen..." He says on a low voice as he looks upon the Crones.

As they approach, the wizard kneels briefly in respect for the wise women. Returning to his feet he looks around to the others and tries to judge their reactions to the Crones appearance.

[OOC - It looks like I'll have internet access while on vacation. So I'll be able to keep up with posts and email.]

Respect and Understanding-Addendum (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 1:05:08 PM
We have seen Niobe. She was brought to us by Ruby Foxx some weeks ago, Savin. The voice is Lady Wisdom. We almost did not know her. At first, we too thought she had changed. But soon we found that it was more than that. We no longer know any of you. I, who see all Truths, both large and small, no longer see the Truth that was once so strong within you, Savin.

Niobe may be a part of this, but we do not know. The Wold is steeped in uncertainty for us. More so than ever we remember. Something has changed. We do not know why. But, perhaps the answer lies in the reason for the theft of the Chime of Xaos.

Please rise. The thoughts of Lady Justice have a deeper sound within the head. We understand your respect. Please understand as well, that we have as much respect for you. Sly Foxx, there is no greater punishment that any could inflict upon you than the one which you inflict upon yourself. But know that many would say that sending one through the doors of death would be preferable to leaving them in a fate worse than death.

Lady Mercy rises higher into the air as Father Jasper begins an incantation that to any with a craft in spells is magical in nature. Her hair floats about her and the wrinkled skin around her eyes narrow in disapproval. Arcane energies gather around her, filling the air with a palpable charge, like tiny insects marching across the skin.

Do you threaten us? The question booms in the heads of all.

And Lady Watcher who hears all and remembers for eternity, echoes Firn'gaer's words. Ill Omen, indeed.

=== OOC ===

Keep in mind that the visible casting of spells is often seen as an attack if there is no prior consent to the casting from those around you.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+17=30
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 3:02:16 PM
The large bear grunts as the energy levels increase about Lady Mercy and Peerimus is quick to put a calming hand to him and to then move forward and interpose between Father Jasper and The Five. Towards the crones he says, "The good Father Jasper has ever been prepared to defend us and sometimes he is overzealous in that." Peerimus turns his head to Jasper, "There is nothing to be concerned about with the Crones. We are likely more safe than we have been since our births Father"

Looking back to the Five Peerimus's head cocks to the side. As it often does when starts puzzling through some matter or another. After a few moments he looks to Firngaer, "Faraday said the Chaos Beast never seems to remember, Perhaps he has begun to and now is working actively, calling to him from the void those who would support him, delay us and ultimatelu give him the time he needs. They would be our counterparts, bearing similar marks, probably detectable by Noxxnyx as Chaos touched." The druid falls silent and his hand moves to his chin. "perhaps..." The word is slow and soft.

Possible-Addendum (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 3:14:36 PM
That is possible. Lady Wisdom in your head once again. We lose you within the voice of others.

I hear a babble where there should be clarity. Lady Watcher.

I do not understand why this should be so. Wisdom again. But in the ways of Chaos, all things have their possibilities.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 4:02:30 PM
Peerimus nods as the crones speak, "Perhaps it is the awakening of the Fey world and Father from his long slumber that has created a faint conection for the sleeping Chaos as well." Peerimus speaks more to himself then directly to the Crones. He knows he is heard and is not trying to be otherwise, but the tone is of a man simply speaking thoughts aloud as he travels down a logic path.

Savin
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 7:15:45 PM
Savin listens to the crones and then says, "Let me be sure that I understand our situation. Our talkative little artifact friend told us of our destiny. We are to be instrumental in bringing back the "Avatar of Chaos" before he is prepared and then using the artifacts scatter him across the cosmos or at least the Wold again stopping him from messing up the normal cycles of life.

It seems that this has been our destiny throughout the eons, a cycle that repeats itself over and over. I am not sure but it sounds like our souls are reborn or reincarnated to before this task when necessary. Guess that doens't matter since I can't remember any of the times before. Still this Avatar of Chaos must be tired of losing everytime and has changed tactics? He has created his own team of heroes to confound or at least delay us so he can gather strength? If they can beat us to the items and hide them or protect them effectively, this could be a major problem.

What do we do? Chase them down now and try to eliminate them and recover the chimes or try and get the other items first. Personally I would rather eliminate the threat but if we lose that battle, the Wold could be in serious trouble."

Father Jasper
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 8:35:17 PM
Father Jasper Replys I mean you no harm " he stops the spell and holds his palm up " but uncertain times, and those of trouble sometimes make people uneasy my pardon, I hope there is no disrespect intended, Alemi blessing on you and my aplogys to you"

Active Spells
Bless ( 20 min)
Daylight stone (20 min)

spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid, Silence, Hold Person, Bull's Strength, Summon Monster II, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3rd
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV --
5th
Flame Strike: ,Righteous Might -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Firn'gaer
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:40:55 PM
"That makes sense." He says to Peerimus. "The rebirth of Ebyron and his highly chaotic nature may caused the Destroyer to stir prematurely. Perhaps since he sleeps or is dispursed he doesn't remember or at least not everything. Ebyron's awakening has given him more memories than he would have normally. He's taking actions to prevent his defeat again."

Who Watches Over Who (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 12th, 2006 9:58:02 PM
Uncertain times. Lady Justice echoes the words of the Alemite priest. Though old and frail in body, her spirit stands solid as an immovable rock. It is times like these when even Justice cannot bring peace. Apologies are accepted. And our respect is returned to you.

We have witnessed the rise of the Fae King Ebyron. The voice of Lady Watcher, younger, a voice firmer than the rest.

We cannot see beyond the soul's passing from the Wold, Savin. Lady Wisdom Over the Ages, each group to us has been unique. Many also fall, and many leave the quest. That is great many souls to pass from age to age. But all things are possible.

You are correct though. The Bell lives in you and your line so that Chaos does not become whole and overwhelm all existence. In this, we have always been you Shepherds and your Servants. It is one of your destinies.

The thing that is happening now, though, has never happened before. Chaos has never become aware before his time. But anything is possible.

Again, Wisdom says the words, ... anything is possible.

You will do what you must. And what you do is what you do. This is a new voice, deep and hollow. The fifth Crone raises her head. This is Lady Sorrow, so different from her old self, she looks out with her black unblinking eyes. Not because it is your destiny. But because you are champions. You are heroes. You do because it is what you are.

Do not look to us. We can no longer touch your heroism. Look to your selves, Children of Chaos. Look to yourselves.

Sly and Luke
Thursday April 13th, 2006 6:59:56 AM
Sly gets to his feet, stand strait with his shoulders back. With the words still ringing in his ears 'Look to Yourselves'

To himself he relates very lowly, "I have no home, no family, no parents, no sister (Ruby) and no wife (Recena the gyspie), So there for my sword will alway be yours until I fight no more!"

Luke who was beside Sly side heard what was said, now he will tell Sly (loud enough for the Crown to hear) "Me stay too! You go! I go! never part."

Sly look to the Witches and tell then about Luke, "This is Luke, a dog I addopted a long time ago. We the Children was fighting a from of Vampire. When a sprit in a from of a green bird entered his body, but never left the dog body. So today he has a sole, he talk, fight like a Barbarion, and has grown a bit over the years.
What he's saying is he want to be a Child of Chaos too. Please forgive him, he has a big heart."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday April 13th, 2006 4:57:53 PM
Peerimus nods some more to himself, Ah yes well all very good. I have created a possibility based on nothing that creates basis for what is going on. Nothing but possible, but the druid's stops his thinking and turns back to the crones.

"You sensed something near the Abbey and were coming to do battle weren't you? What were you expecting? How long has it been since you could still feel us? You tapped Silus and Marten to help you gather the arifacts thinking us lost hadn't you. For Silus to have the chiime and ready to deliver, it must have happened before we found Faraday. Did you know we have Seribold the amulet?"

Peerimus ends his string of questions knowing the answers could take him in another direction entirely.

Savin
Thursday April 13th, 2006 5:25:02 PM
Savin ponders the crones words and then their course of action. He looks over to Peerimus and says, "Well I am glad you are the leader. Sounds like we have some tough choices ahead. In my opinion, we need to find out more about our counterparts and see if we can neutralize them. I don't like the idea of looking over our shoulders all the time."

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday April 13th, 2006 8:20:36 PM

Still Jaeden listens and holds his tongue. His eyes flick from each person to another as they speak or ask questions. At some words he frowns and at others he nods in agreement. Yet others cause him to look to the sky, eyes drifting while he thinks it through.

Fear What Has Come (DM/Al)
Thursday April 13th, 2006 9:49:13 PM
Lady Justice steps toward Sly and Luke. There is a touch of kindness in the lines of her stern and wrinkled face.

We give thanks that you choose to lend your aide to all in this land. Each one of you. We saw Luke on the docks when he first stepped off the boat. If it were in our power to make him as you are, we would do so. The mark of the Chosen does not come to all. But others may join by their side and they are no less thought of than the ones who bear the mark.

We sense you in many places, Peerimus. Lady Wisdom's voice rises like the wind. But you no longer give us comfort. It has been a week two weeks, maybe three, some days after you left Ice Vein. We could not go to you except through dream, and even that avenue grew faint and unsure as you yourselves grew unsure to us. It is a great evil that can turn our peace into our unease. So when we came to meet Silus Destin, and we felt you so near, we did not know what to expect. We came prepared.

We have sought it since it was lost, after Chaos was restored the time before. Lady Watcher takes up where Wisdom leaves off. We have sought them all. We knew of Seribond and Far and a Way, north across the great ocean near the City that Moves within the Lake that Moves. The Witches of then North consecrate themselves to us. And it is through them that we knew.

We discovered Xaos well before you left for the cold of Ice Vein, and we have been moving it here in anticipation of your return. Silus Destin lead only the last leg of its journey here. We had faith in your return. All things must have faith. We have faith in you. It is good that you have Seribond.

Faith ... It is Lady Sorrow again. I fear what has come. The Wold is no longer One. Faith is all that remains to us.

Look to yourselves, Heroes. It is upon your shoulders that our Faith rests. Faith stands against Fear. The Fear has come.

Sly and Luke
Friday April 14th, 2006 7:19:10 AM
Sly stands up strait and tall, about to ask the Witches a question, about a comment Niobe has made to him. (his sister Ruby)

His fear is that if Ruby is still alive and on the wrong side, well she now knows the Children of Chaos Weaknesses.

But in stead he agrees with Savin, "Your Right Savin, It will be tought enough to deal with the enermy, with out old Friends getting into the mix!"

Luke watches his masters back and the witches, just waiting for a word from Sly.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday April 14th, 2006 2:13:03 PM
Things fall into thier place in the druids mind, it was indeed the stirring of the Fey King from the lands beyond that tipped Chaos to the Wold. Coincidencees were mounting and becoming evidence to that fact. So now where to go from here? With an active power set against them, it seemed foolish at best to employ Faraday to jump to the Chimes present location, but how could they learn more about who took the Chimes and who thier associates might be. Peerimus was at a complete loss save one narrow avenue and that would have to wait until the morning, but it would be a start.

Breaking from his own thoughts he nods in Savin's diretion. "I agree and I believe I will have a starting point come the morning." Peerimus then looks back the the Crones, "Yet another question if I may. Is the mirror the only way to locate the other artifacts, besides your own powers and they be masked? If taken off plane or placed in non or extra dimensional spaces?"

"I think everyone needs to be informed, my thought is at first light to speak with the stones and plants about the abbey and learn what we may. I also plan to try and scry on Niobe, Shiraz, Trace, Jurgen and even Sir Thomas. Others I would simply not know well enough and have nothing of thier possesions. This I think will give us at least a start. They likely know us far better than we know them. Our advantage in this sould likely come from Jaeden and Father Jasper, both being new in our quest."

Peerimus again adresses the Crones, specifically Lady Sorrow, "Fear not, we shall guard your faith and by our faith no fear shall stand."

Do What Is Necessary (DM/Al)
Saturday April 15th, 2006 9:32:33 PM
Sly ponders the implications of what has been brought to light. And except for Peerimus, the rest of the Children of Chaos are silent. Whether from reticence, from perplexity, or from the depth of their thoughts, they say nothing.

Lady Wisdom answers Peerimus' last question. There are many ways to locate the five objects. Some ways are as simple as knowing them and trailing them through the myths and legends that they leave behind. But I suspect that you are speaking of The Chime of Xaos, Peerimus. And you are wondering whether it may be hidden by crossing to other planes. All things are possible in an infinite cosmos. But we know that The Vision of Noxnyx can see across some dimensional barriers. A bag of holding will not shield Xaos from the eyes of Noxnyx. Noxnyx has seen even into the vastness of Jericho Space.

We leave you now. The voice of Lady Sorrow. There is a wrongness to the Wold.

This we must investigate. Lady Mercy.

We will listen to the winds. Lady Watcher.

And we will do what is necessary. Lady Justice.

The Five Crones turn without another word, and they walk back up the hill. At the top of the hill, they continue, climbing up into the empty air before fading from view.

The front of the ruined Abbey is quiet. A breeze bends the grasses under the dark moonlit sky.

=== OOC ===

You know what you know. You got what you got. What you do now, is up to you. I'll entertain any questions to further clarify things that have been presented. Or you may pursue other avenues of investigation. You have at least one way available to the Chime right now.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday April 17th, 2006 9:32:58 AM
Peerimus claps his hands before his chest and gives a slight nod as the crones depart. "As will we." The druid then turns back to those called to be the Wold's champions against the Chaos.

"One thing they said above all else I hope rings true to each of you. We are not here because of some great powers pushing us about like pawns for thier amusement. I personally do not believe we are destined to be marked with the tatoo and to take up the fight against the Chaos." The druid levels his gaze at each of his companions in turn. "We are here because our hearts call us as heroes to go where others fear to, to do what others can not and to see the good of the Wold not be turned or overun. We are here because we value the lives and well being of our people above ourselves. Like those of this town, of Floating City, the tribes of the Ice Vein and all the others in all the places we have and have not been."

"I have not said anything about this before as I too felt us each cursed in some way, flitted from here to there, but I was wrong. I felt a calling when I first came to the Chaos mark and tracked down Sly, Jurgen, Trace and the others. It was the call of adventure, of making the Wold a better place and that of a hero. The Mark and whispers of Father and Mother merely created an avenue for me. If I were not marked I would still be on the road and so would each of you."

"The Crones have put back into the the light, that which I had darkened. You must look back to yourselves on this as well. The game has chang greatly and those who are not hearing the call of the hero should go. Many have left this quest or have ignored the call, a few more will not matter. NO ONE here is trapped against thier will. To say so is simply untrue."

"For tonight, I do not believe the town is safe and I certainly do not think the abbey is with what Savin discovered inside. I am going to return to the Inn and gather what I left behind, I suggest the same for everyone else. We should lay the fallen in state as well. Perhaps a Gentle repose if you have it Father Jasper. I will then be going to the glade. In the morning I would suggest Father Jasper speak with Reena and Kom. I will be prepared to speak with the Abbey and the land about it. Firngaer will speak with Faraday and Nox about locating the Chimes and then we can decide from there learning what we have."

Father Japser
Monday April 17th, 2006 9:50:09 AM
Jaspwer looks at the druid ands says with a bit of time I can do as you ask for both requests, also I am heartend by your words my friend, and your faith although I did not think this a punishment but a blessing by Alemi for I go where he sends me

Father Japser
Monday April 17th, 2006 9:56:06 AM
occ my last three four posts before today did not show up agin and happy easter all

Sly and Luke
Monday April 17th, 2006 12:51:00 PM
"Your right, Peerimus! At first I though it was a mistake, but now I know that it was the right path to take.
After you, Peerimus! I'll get the rest of my gear, for me and Luke. Can I help any one with their Gear"

Sly will follow Peerimus to the Inn, If Peerimus has any other idea for Sly. Then he'll do as he is told.

Luke will follow Sly and Yurick.

Jaeden
Monday April 17th, 2006 6:54:22 PM
Coming on the heels of his own 'hearing' of destiny in the Crone's voice, Peerimus' speech works as intended on Jaeden. Nothing in life feels quite like knowing your purpose.

Somehow it makes the terribly daunting reality of the future not so bad. Chaos itself... the rise of heroes... what will be will be.

He nods at the Druids suggestion of returning to the inn and remounts a saddleless Dalek.

Savin
Monday April 17th, 2006 7:06:09 PM
Savin listens to the speech from the crones and then to Peerimus. He says with a grin, "I thought I was here for the loot!"

Savin then becomes more serious and says, "We need to be cautious on how we protect the items we already have. We now know there is a group of very nasty individuals with skills that exceed or at least rival our own. They were able to take out some powerful people very quickly. I would bet we are as much targets for them as they are targets for us. Can we take any precautions on protecting the items from simple theft?"

Savin starts moving back towards the Inn, with a heavy heart. Reena was a lot of fun. He knew she wasn't the right girl for him. A little to jaded and cynical but she shore did teach him a lot and to see her just cut down like a piece of meat. He is quiet for most of the journey back lost in his own thoughts.

The Day After Death (DM/Al)
Monday April 17th, 2006 10:16:02 PM
The Children of Chaos collect themselves for a return to the inn where their things still wait. They go with a new purpose in their hearts.

"You mentioned Niobe." Silus Destin still stares at the place at which the Crones had faded in the air. "You may still have a chance to speak with her. She's contracted with me to return to Hook City tomorrow." At this news, Lady Silverhand, standing in the dark, raises her head. She looks at the tattoo on her hand as Silus Destin continues. "If it makes any difference, and I can't say this for sure, it was dark, and whoever hit us hit hard and then vanished like a ghost. But it sure seemed to me as though her hand was dark skinned."

Lady Silverhand makes her decision. On soft quiet feet, she approaches the Caravan Master. Without a word, she looks up into his face. Silus Destin reads from her expression.

"You want to go too." It is not a question. "Back to Hook City." He nods. "Alright. We'll have two ladies along for the return trip, Marten. We'll take the bodies of Kon and Reena back to their families too. After you're through questioning them."

The return to the Inn is uneventful. The streets are dark in the moonlight. The Inn still sleeps, a testament either to the relative quiet with which the group made their earlier departure, or to the amount of liquor consumed that night by the other guests.

The bodies still lie upon the floor, lit by the everburning torch in the corner. The blood has not even dried yet.

(Savin, Will Save please. And an INT check.)

=== OOC ===

I hear no objections to Peerimus' suggestion to spend the night in the glade. If you have other things to do this night, then feel free to back post. Otherwise, consider the night over and the new morning risen. You had taken the bodies of Kon and Reena with you last night in addition to your gear. This morning you waken in the glade.

Spellcasters, new spell lists, please.

Savin d20+11=18 d20+2=21
Monday April 17th, 2006 11:21:03 PM
Rolled 18 for Will save and 21 for Intelligence check. Get +2 on will save if it was an enchantment.

Savin moves along with the others and is sad to hear that Lady Silverhand was leaving them. Still he never felt he got to know her well. She was always so quiet. That wasn't a problem he shared.

Savin will sit in the glade and ask Peerimus, "So what is next. It is good to know we are heroes in our own rights and not just pawns but now what? The crones were always our guide. How do we find the other artifacts? I think we should use the circle and the book to find the others before the chime. The trail has seemed to have grown cold, but I have a feeling they will be coming after us again."

Sly Foxx and Luke
Tuesday April 18th, 2006 7:37:01 AM
Sly chose to go back to the Inn, there he helps to wrap the bodies and clean up the blood. He now packs his all his stuff and readies to leave the inn. "I'll meet you people in the Glade.

In the morning you find Sly up a tree reading his book, waiting for the word to go.

Luke is sleeping with Yurrick, snoring in unisom.

Sly Spells

Lvl 0) Detect Magic - Read Magic - Flare - Ray of Frost.

Lvl 1) Magic Misseld x2 - Shocking Grasp - Feather Fall.

Lvl 2) Flaming Sphere - Levatate - Web.

Lvl 3) Lighting Bolts - Fire Balls - Fly.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday April 18th, 2006 12:21:21 PM
Firn'gaer listens to all that was said and thinks of what it means. Is this the Destroyer's doing? He thinks. Someone or something moves against the Crones and us. Our new enemy is aware of our task. They are more aware than we.

He steps up to Lady Silverhand. "I'm sorry to see you go. May the fortune find you in your travels."

[In the glade]
"We do need to keep the items safe. I fear we will be the hunted. Someone or something seeks to prevent us from doing what we all know must be done."

"The Crones may have placed the path before us, but it is us that continue to walk it. I'm sure they will assist again if they can, but we must look to ourselves now for what must be done." He says. "The dangers we've faced and the challenges we've overcome have been preparing us for what we do now. It is our destiny, together, we now face and together we will be victorious."

He takes out Faraday and Noxnyx. "Faraday you were about to tell me that it was the Crones Noxnyx saw, weren't you. I need you to ask Noxnyx look for Xaos for us, please. Also, can he look for the Destroyer? I wonder if he is awake. Do you think Noxnyx could see him?"

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jaeden
Tuesday April 18th, 2006 6:52:25 PM
Awakening in the glade Jaeden spends some time giving Dalek a thorough brushing. He knows it may be a while before things are this calm again and gives what comfort he can to the horse. Once it appears that the group is getting close to being ready to packs up his belongings and saddles the now mind-bonded mount.

He then takes his time with putting on his armor, making sure that the straps are snug but the fit is comfortable. He periodically glances as Firngaer and watches as the Gnome converses with Faraday.

Probing And Investigating (DM/Al) d100=31
Tuesday April 18th, 2006 10:03:27 PM
The next morning is another clear late Spring day. The morning is cool, especially in the shade of the trees that surround the glade. But as the day progresses, the air warms to a comfortable moderate temperature.

Savin hovers around Peerimus. The dangers that the night's revelations imply are considerable. And the monk appears worried.

Sly Foxx reads up in a tree while Jaeden spends time grooming Dalek. The warrior watches as Firn'gaer sits with both the Circle and the mirror-like Vision. As Jaeden watches, the Circle answers the Gnome.

"Well, no, I've never noticed that Noxy could see the Crones. I was ... I forgot what I was going to say. Must not have been very important. But, er, yeah I think we can find Xaos. We found her last night, didn't we? I don't think that would be too hard. But I'm not so sure about the Destroyer. That is to say, he doesn't really have form until Xaos calls him. That's what she does. Once we're in the Place That's Not a Place then she calls him and he takes form. But I'll ask Noxy. Couldn't hurt. He can see the Destroyer just as easily as he can see me and you ... "

As the Circle chatters away, the view on the screen of the Vision of Noxnyx jumps. One, two, three, four marks of intense moving color appear. No, once again there must be five. One of them has the intensity that indicates two signatures in a single space. When they move, they both move together. They move about, seemingly in proximity to each other. Though it's difficult to tell without knowing the scale.

"No, no, no, no, no. Well, I mean yes. A little. Look, I'm talking about linearity. No. It's not like that. A dimension is like a node of probability but it's not. Look, I know you don't understand." The Circle gives an sigh.

"You'd think after thousands of years I'd be able to explain Time and Space to him, but he still doesn't get it. I'm sorry, that's where Xaos is, but unless you can think of something, there's no way to tell how far away they are or in what direction. I can take you there, though. I don't need to know where it is to get us there just as long as Noxy can see it."

"Let me see about the Destroyer, though." There's silence for a moment. The vision dims, the colored signatures still move about on the dimmed screen. And then the screen returns to normal. "Nope. He says it's not there. Or, at least nowhere he can see."

"Anything else, Firn'gaer?" the Circle asks.

Meanwhile, Savin has the creeping feeling that someone is watching him. And, in a flash of rare and extraordinary insight, he suspects that this feeling might be a scrying.

Savin
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 7:55:47 AM
Savin feels the hairs on the back of his neck rise and he glances around wondering if someone is spying on them. Seeing nobody, he will say to Peerimus, "I think someone is looking in on us. My Master used to have us scried upon when we were students to become aware of the feeling. Is their anything you can do about it?"

Savin's hands curl into fists. "I hate being spied upon. What if they are watching while we bathe. I feel so violated!"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 8:37:03 AM
Collecting his pack at the Inn and the dead, Peerimus leads the others to the Glade and sets a watch. The following morning he wades into the stream to prepare his spells for the day. The druid remains fully clothed during this. Not to long he sloshes out to lie back on the grass and dry.

Propping up on his elbows, "Good idea Firngaer." and he listens to the exchange. "I don't want to just yet go popping in, maybe in a few days, first..." Peerimus cuts short on Savin's revelation.

A little faster than I expected. "Well lets not just sit about all morning then. Gather up and let's get ready to move. The Crones are not just going to sit about all day for us. They said they had some items of interest for us and I think the sooner we have them the better."

Peerimus goes over and ruffles Yorrick's thick fur, "You to, silly old bear."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Jaeden
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 2:01:33 PM
With Dalek brushed and his armor on Jaeden's eyes drift to the corpse of Kon. A good man there... stand up enough to be responsible and simple enough to remember how to enjoy life.

Murderous thoughts flash across his mind and he averts his gaze.

He hears Savin's comment and as discreetly as possible he goes about the camp, keeping a watch on the surrounding forest.

Sly and Luke
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 2:56:44 PM
Sly climbs down from the tree, he calls to Luke "Luke! let's go for a swim. . ." Sly had just abot enough time to take his clothes off, when Luke can running and jump on Sly. Sending the bothe of them into the water, splashing and swiming intil the bothe of them Got hungery.

Sly and Luke drys them selve off, Sly ask Peerimus. "If we are going to Bring these bodies to Hook City! We better do it befor they get too smelly. Don't you think?"

Sly Spells

Lvl 0) Deteck Magic - Read Magic - Flare - Ray of Frost.

Lvl 1) Magic MisslesX2 - Shocking Grasp - Feather Fall.

Lvl 2) Flaming Sphere - Levetate - Web.

Lvl 3) Lighting Bolts - Fire Ball - Fly.

Father Japser
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 4:21:51 PM
Jasper Spends the night i prayer yo Alemi and prep for the next day

As soon as he is able he will cast Gentle Repose on both oth there fallen friends and says a blessing over each

Spells

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Gentle Repose X 2 (cast), Hold Person, Bull's Strength, , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Spell Immunity, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Firn'gaer d20+23=42
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 7:22:02 PM
"Is Noxnyx sure. Sly stay here." Firn'gaer says looking up and around at the group. Savin, Sly, Jaeden, Jasper, Peerimus, and me makes six...three artifacts...

"Yes, does Noxnyx know whether he had to look on a different plane to find Xaos. What is this your talking about, a Node of probability? Are you saying Xaos is in another dimension?"

Someone is scrying...on Savin...

His eyes meet Peerimus then to Savin. "Savin, move to the outside edge of the camp. If the spell on you it has a 10-ft range from you."

When Savin is sufficently far enough. "Sly, Peerimus were there any wizards in the list of past destine? I think there is another group of destine. Noxnyx saw five, yet we are at least eight. Unless they've found another way to get to the Place That's Not a Place, they'll be after Faraday next."

He turns to Father Jasper. "Protection is more of a divine domain than the arcane. If you have anything you can come up with, we'll need it.

[Spellcraft on Scry spell, DC42]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Father Jasper d20+8=25
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 8:30:28 PM
Spellcraft on Scry spell, DC25

Will Spell Immunity work here

If so he willcast it on savin and make him immune to Scrying,

Waiting for the Watchers (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 19th, 2006 9:46:39 PM
The feeling follows Savin as he makes it known that he is aware of the Scrying.

Peerimus reacts quickly, dropping small bits of misinformation, a bogus timetable and something about meeting the Crones for more items of interest.

Aside from Jaeden, who stands with a dark murderous look of vengeance, the other Children of Chaos appear without much care as well. Sly and Luke, in fact, go for a swim. Father Jasper places a preservative spell upon the bodies for the trip back to Hook City.

"Um, Noxy is never unsure, Firn'gaer," Faraday replies. "He either sees or he doesn't. But that's both good and bad. He can see things. But it's really hard for him to let you know where they are. You see, he doesn't look at the world like you or even like me. Let me see how to describe this. Every moment in every place everywhere in the cosmos an effectively infinite number of events are possible. For the sake of description, you could a point at which many different events could occur as a node, a Probability Node. You move from one Node to another and never see the others. You experience this as linear time. You see?"

"Noxy, on the other hand, sees them all. Or I think that's what he sees. Spend several millennia with someone and you still don't know everything about them, you know. To him everything happens at the same time and in the same place. You see?"

Firn'gaer, with a masterful grasp of Spellcraft discerns one limitation of the Scrying spell and orders Savin out of range. Has the command been in time, though? Has the Circle been seen?

The rattle of wagons precedes the arrival of the caravan of Silus Destin on it's return trip to Hook City. Marten walks by the side. With Silus on the bench of the lead wagon sits Niobe. In the second wagon is Lady Silverhand. Both women sit silently. Niobe in particular avoids everyone's gaze.

"We've come for the bodies." Silus hops down out of the wagon. "If you're through, that is. We'd like to help you to the greatest extent possible. But it would be best if we got an early start."

Father Jasper casts Spell Immunity upon Savin, and yet somehow the feeling of being watched persists the Immunity Spell does not seem to be effective. Then, a few minutes later, as sudden as it came, the feeling of being watched leaves Savin. A disturbing thing, the feeling had been with him for what seemed like a bit over ten minutes.

(Note, that I will not always tell you whether a spell is good for a certain application or not. It's up to you to risk it and potentially lose the spell. Risk is part of the game. Consider the spell used for the day. Spellcraft vs DC30 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {Certain philosophers of magic believe that Immunity to a Spell is only effective when a spell is first Targeted at a subject. Certain others say that Divination spells, as they do not affect a subject directly, are unaffected by Spell Immunity. But despite what the pundits and scholars say, it is possible that the spell failed because the Scrying had been of a Divine nature. And a Divine Scrying is of a higher level than the simple Spell Immunity is designed to handle.})

Sly and Luke
Thursday April 20th, 2006 8:01:00 AM
Sly will sit oh his heels petting Luke.(Who is still damp from his swim with Sly.) He waits until he is told to move.
Whenask if there was a wizard with this party, Sly thinks back "Yes! There were a few, i am one but a low level one, I use my magic for combat! I could go higher if I had my mother's book, But that's at the Elven Capitol.
The Doll in the Little chest He was a wizard, and a few more that I cannot remember."

But when he sees the wagon with Silus seated on the bench and NIOBE by his side, this was too much for him. Sly will draw his basted sword and stat to advance the wagon, his gaze is on Niobe, with murder in his eyes.

Luke sits beside Sly, just panting and enjoying the day. But Sly started to draw his wapon, "Trouble" said Luke.
Luke will try to stop Sly advance on the wagon. "No! No! Don't!" He Tells sly.

Savin
Thursday April 20th, 2006 8:37:29 AM
Savin sees Sly's actions and will dart over to him placing both hands on his chest. He will look sternly into the young man's face and say, "You have known Niobe for a long time and she has fought by your side. You are going to condemn her on some circumstancial evidence. What is wrong with you? The authors of last nights outrage are long gone. Niobe is still here. Magicians are spying on us and Niobe is right there. Do you really think she is capable of doing those horrible deeds."

Savin turns away from Sly and will head over to Niobe's wagon and climb up beside her. He will gently turn her chin so her eyes met his. "Niobe, I don't understand what is bothering you and why you feel the need to shy away from us. I just want you to know that I will always consider you my friend and if you every need anything...all you have to do is ask." Savin will lean forward and gently kiss her on the forehead, lean back and look intently in her eyes. He will stay to hear anything she might say, but if she remains quiet he will grab her hand, give it a squeeze and climb nimbly down, respecting her privacy.

He will then help load the bodies into the wagons. When he hears Silus's offer he asks if they have any more of the beans for the journey he can spare.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+11=20
Thursday April 20th, 2006 9:21:32 AM
Peerimus observes Savinand nods as the monk mentions the 'feeling' has moved with him and he will then nod to Firngaer. The druid simply says "We wait then" and he puts himself busy grooming Yorrick and looking over Luke until Savin reprts the feeling is gone. Upon the news, he continues going over Luke but starts speaking, "From here we go to the Abbey, I am going to talk to Mother and learn what I can about who and or what has been making a home there as of late. On the question of wizardry, Jurgen I believe was his name, an elf and rather powerful wizard and if I recall not completely right in the head. He would fit the scry and the smaller footsteps." Peerimus trails off and looks up as the sounds of wagons approach.

"Master Silus Good day to greet you." Looking to the others he nods and addresses each of them. Sly's reaction catches him slightly off guard, but thankfully Savin is ever the quick footed friend and is stopping him even as the druids mind forms the thought to do so.

"Savin is right Sly and I do not think good Marten would allow her to ride next to Silus if that were not the case."

Peerimus will first nod to Silus, "Father Jasper has done what he can to ease thier travel. Alemi cloaks them now in repose." With that he bobs his head to Father Jasper to assist him in 'loading' the Wagon Silus drives. With each body, Peerimus says a small prayer to Mother to accept back to the dust the empty bodies left behind by two fine souls. The druid moves to each rogue Silverhand first, "Pleasant journey's" and then to Niobe, "Do not forget the Token and remeber that you a good woman and I was blessed to know and travel with you."

Peerimus sees the wagons off and then turns to more business. "We now know they can spy on us, Spell immunity did not work which could mean a couple things. It won't stop a spell in progress, They were not using Scrying. We also know they only had 10 minutes which means the scryiers skills are comprable to mine in the ways of magic. Peerimus pauses to fish a rod from the well worn leather pack and grasping it in his left hand he places Greater Magic Fang on Yorrick, shares Longstrider and then gathers the entire group about and casts Pass Without a Trace. The Extend Rod is used for the day.

"I also think we should rotate who is carrying the various artifacts and no one carries more than one. Firngaer you've been seen with Nox a great deal, Let Savin carry it, I will carry Faraday and you can carry Seribild for the day. We will rotate every day. Do we have the ability to Detect the scrying Firngaer by spell? Even if we don't, be aware my friends. Knowing how often and for how long can provide information to us as well."

Assuming everyone is ready to move, Peerimus begins leading them back to the Abbey

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang, Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours

Firn'gaer d20+23=39 d20+7=23
Thursday April 20th, 2006 10:50:02 AM
"What your saying is that Noxnyx doesn't see as we would describe it, but instead sees the intersections of possible actions?" He says to the artifact. "We describe this as linear time, but to him these probability nodes...he sees them in all times at the same time? Is that right?" He says with a bit of excitement in his voice.

"Faraday, do you know if there is any other way to get to the Place that's not a Place without you? I want to know if they need you or if Xaos is all they need. Think hard."

While Faraday thinks, Firn'gaer focuses his thought again to Noxnyx. This time he tries again to look for Xaos.

**********

"Since the scrying eye was already in effect, the spell was ineffective. It should, however, work on anyother attempts if used beforehand. They've seen some of us, but..." He pauses. "He is known by Savin and he is a destined. We know this. This Jurgen, tell me more about him. I'd like to know more about this wizard we're dealing with. Are there any others."

"Sly!" Shouts the wizard. "This is not the time!"

**********

"I don't think that's a good idea. I'm not worried about Seribond, but Faraday is the next logical target. Our adversaries know Savin, so I don't want him keeping Faraday or Noxnyx. You or I should keep it." He says to Peerimus. "Our shapechanging keeps any items from being stolen. So in this case it is always over our dead bodies. Hang on to Faraday, but I'll keep Noxnyx."

"On another topic. I don't have means to Detect Scrying. I would however like to stop by the Catacombs and pick up my own Scroll of Scrying. I think it's time we find out who is tracking us."

"He should be no more than a bump in the road." He smirks. "After the Archmage, this guy might as well be an apprentice."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Father Jasper
Thursday April 20th, 2006 8:00:07 PM
Jasper will help load the wagons and wait after that Holding himself aside listinign to the party speak,

Spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Gentle Repose X 2 (cast), Hold Person, Bull's Strength, , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Jaeden
Thursday April 20th, 2006 8:45:02 PM
Jaeden too helps with the bodies and says his good byes. Unlike the others he ignores the ladies, not having bonded with either in the slightest. Instead his farewells go to Silus, Marten, and any guards that he recognizes from the first group of guards. He does of course give a final salute to Kon, the fallen soldier.

Alone Again. On Your Own Again (DM/Al)
Thursday April 20th, 2006 9:43:51 PM
"Yes, that's right," the Circle replies to Firn'gaer. "Well, yeah. I think so. If I understand it right. That's the way I think he sees. From talking to him. Though sometimes it sounds like he experiences everything as ... well, a cascading wave of probability."

"Huh? Get to the Place That's Not a Place? I've always been the one to take everyone there. If there's another way, I don't know about it. Never really met anyone else there either. So if other people go there, I sure don't know about it. But Xaos can't take you there. I know that. And Xaos can't call the Destroyer anywhere except the Place That's Not a Place. hehe Imagine the mess if you could do it just .... "

Firn'gaer concentrates on the Vision of Noxnyx as the Circle of Far and Away continues to speak. The screen does not change.

While this happens, Sly Foxx turns on Niobe. There is murder in his eye. He draws his sword. In his mind, it holds all the weight of retribution. Large and heavy, something only a mighty Centaur could carry. Niobe stands, ready to fight or flee. But Luke and Savin step in. Peerimus adds words of sanity as well.

Niobe turns her face from Savin's kind words. "I let you down," Niobe says at last. "But I can't go on. I can't. I just can't. Sly, I ... " Her head is bowed, and her hands are motionless in her lap. Her misery and self torture are clear. She does not move as Savin says goodbye.

The bodies are loaded into the wagons. For the trip back, they're loaded with weapons and tools of masterwork craftsmanship. Not nearly as exotic as the cargo for the trip to Heranmar, but more in keeping with the small contingent of two men and two women who will watch over it.

"Sorry, Savin," the Caravan Master apologizes, "I sold all of the lentils while in town. They sell well. But the innkeep has a box. He might be willing to sell some to you." Thos are his last words as he climbs up into the lead wagon and waves a salute. Then the wagons rumble south down the trade road toward Hook City.

After the wagons disappear through the trees, the group heads for the Abbey. Once again, they are on their own. Their task is laid out before them.

The Abbey is different during the day. It has none of the spectral menace that it had at night. All of the flaws of age and neglect come to light in the daytime. The timbers are old and the stonework is crumbling. Within view are the walls of Heranmar. Traffic comes and goes outside the North Gate.

Around the Abbey are calf high grasses. A few bushes dot the landscape. Weeds poke their head through boards on the inside of the structure.

=== OOC ===

Do you all go to the Abbey? Or does anyone accompany Firn'gaer into town for the Catacombs? He's there already making a purchase, so he goes regardless.

Sly and Luke
Friday April 21st, 2006 7:44:50 AM
Sly is stop by Savin, he look into the eyes of Savin, letting him have their say. He answers Savi "Remember I'm now a Blade-singer, I have to follow my oath! No matter how hurtful it is." Sly stand there with moving.

When Peerimus tells him that 'This was not the time!" Sly turns to the leader, "You must understand, the the Crime was not just a killing, It was a Slatter, and she's a Elf! and I will bring justice to her for her crime! BUT not now! Bigger danger awaits us.
Do not worry I'll follow you Peerimus and your oders. I will let you know when I have to carry out my oath as a blade-singer. Lead on."

Sly look over his shoulder as Firn-gare yell at him, with half a smiles on his face, "I know! Frind, I know!"

Sly look to Niobe, "Remember! Some day I'll be in Hook City! You better have a very good reason to stop me from doing my duty!"

Sly and Luke watches the wagon disapear down the roar, Luke tell him "We go with Peerimus!"

Savin
Friday April 21st, 2006 8:54:54 AM
Savin decides to head back with Firn'gaer. He pulls out the Bane of Seribone and hands it to Sly. "Watch this for me while I am gone. Doesn't make sense to carry it if they are scrying for me. You hold it for a while. I will bodyguard Firn'gaer and you take care of the rest."

Savin then moves over to Firn'gaer and asks, "Is it possible for you to summon a horse or something? You walk so slowly and I want to stretch my legs."

Jaeden Ohm while still at the glade
Friday April 21st, 2006 12:35:30 PM
Jaeden takes in Savin and Firngaers conversation and recognizes their descision to split up. A frown creases his face but he doesn't believe speaking up will accomplish anything. He does what he can to help the situation when Savin gives him an opening.

Dalek, would you be willing to help me. I need you to take the Gnome into Town and watch over him for me. Let me know if anything happens to them.

A mental touch of agreement tells him the horse is willing.

"No need to summon anythin Firngaer. Dalek can take you. It should give Savin a good workout trying to keep up with him."

Already saddled Dalek moves to stand near the newly made Gnome.

Jaeden Ohm at the abbey d20+8=28 d20+2=9
Friday April 21st, 2006 12:39:39 PM
Approaching the Abbey Jaeden frowns for the second time already this day. A glance towards town shows him the nearness of activity. A glance at the abbey brings thoughts of Savins description of the boneyard within.

Not a good mix he figures...

While Peerimus and the others approach the building Jaeden pays close attention to whatever openings could spew forth nastiness and places himself between them and the rest of the party.

rolls and actions
spot 28 (crit success)
listen 9
Spot

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+21=29
Friday April 21st, 2006 12:45:12 PM
Peerimus nods to Sly I understand you oath to the elves. You must understand it as well friend. An Oath is not a thing lightly taken or asked for. Part of your duty is to protect the elves and teh innocents among them. All last night, during those terrible events it was you who were discouraging thought that Niobe could be repsoncible. 'Not her style' you said. Now in the morning light we know the killers hand was dark skinned that attacked Silus, we know others, likely former Called from the old days hunt the artifacts. We know a beast is with them. We know they possess magic skill to scry. What we have no knowledge of is Niobe's involvment in any way with the autrosities of last night."

"Sly, you must follow as you here the song of the elves and your heart, but there is nothing beyond proxcimity to link Niobe to the crime."

Niobe's last words to Savin disturb Peerimus more than he tries to let the others see. Surely there is more behind her sense of failure to us than merely leaving the quest. She knows many others have before her and some right in front of her. What is the meaning behind it and with Sly's reaction she will certainly not volunteer more. The druid stands tall and silent in his thoughts as the wagon pulls out. More symbols of life's great circle aboard than he cared to count. His bare right hand clenchs once and then be it by blessing or bliss the druids mind dismisses it and returns to the here and now of life.

Nodding to Savin, "Good idea. This moment out, take someone with you no matter where you are heading. Meet us at the Abbey when you are through Firngaer." Peerimus gives Yorrick a pat and starts down the road. He speaks with the others as they go, "I am going to take flight shortly, I want to locate a small pond or other pool for the scrying later."

Shortly after leaving the main North gate Peerimus shifts to a great eagle and takes up a position about 150' above the group. Circling and riding the eddies from field and flower he casts his sharp eyes about for a source of water suitable for his Scrying attempts. [Spot 29]

Once the Abbey is arrived a, Peerimus asks no one go inside and he moves to the stone entryway. "Thier perseptions are much different than ours and the fewer nearby the better." Kneeling down, Peerimus brings his lips to just above the stone and closes his eyes. Softly he begins speaking in an ancient and mostly forgotten language. His right hand grasps a mistletoe wrapped piece of ash and his left gently touches the stone. All sound and sense outside dims for the human. It is he and the stone, quietly he whispers to stir the earth's spririt. Invoking both Father and Mother as amster and caretaker of the rock to awaken and speak to him.

[Peerimus casts StoneTell 10 minutes casting]

to the stones "I have been here once before the last time darkness was upon you. Two others were with me then, Can you tell me of any noble race or ignoble race that crossed you that same night?"
Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang, Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours

Firn'gaer
Friday April 21st, 2006 5:12:44 PM
"Faraday," He says with a pause his voice getting as soft as possible, "Do you transport us through time? When you take us to a node? Are we traveling to the point in time when those possibilities would meet?"

[OOC: I assume the reason it didn't move was that Noxy was already focused on Xaos.]

He continues to look into Noxy.

"Faraday can you have Noxy look for the Shroud?" He says.

**********

"Yes, I can conjure a horse to ride." He says to Savin. "I can imagine my diminuative speed is a little frustrating to a speedster like yourself. It's a little frustrating for me as well."

Jaeden offer Dalek as an alternative. "Many thanks, but I think he might be a bit more than I can handle. A pony may be the limits of my ability to ride but I will try anyway." He steps to the magnificent warhorse. Turning to Jaeden, "Some assistance, please." Once on, Firn'gaer appears to have some familiarity with riding, but it looks ackward.

"Is anyone else coming?" He says to the others. "This may be our last time to be in civilization for a while again."

**********

Before they leave, Firn'gaer poses a thought for consideration. "It might be safer to look for the Shroud first before going after Xaos. If it is a good distance from here, it will place our opponents a distance too far to be a threat at this point. Once we have the Shroud, we can then go on the offensive to gain Xaos, but on our terms." He says to the others. "Think about it."

Before leaving, Firn'gaer hands off Faraday to Peerimus and places Noxy into his pack. "Be careful of watching eyes."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Father Jasper
Friday April 21st, 2006 6:46:09 PM
Jasper waits by the abby, not needing to buy anything and staying to help setup a night camp
Jasper spend the rest of the evenng talking to
Jaeden and Sly hoping to strike some cheerful conversation to raise the spirits of his comrads

Jasper says a pray before bed
Spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Gentle Repose X 2 (cast), Hold Person, Bull's Strength, , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly and Luke
Saturday April 22nd, 2006 8:28:24 AM
"No Fern-gare! I'll stay here with Farther Jasper and Jaeden, Peerimus is flying off to take a last look see before going into the Abby. Don't worry I'll be good" Smiles Sly.

Luke Bark twice, "Bark! Hurry back Bark!"

Sly then want to explain his actions, as of late "Jason remember when you were holding Niobe, trying to stop her from killing herself? I can along to sent her to Ruby my sister, Well she took her to the Witches and saves her life!
Well you see elves don't kill them selves, We die in battle or let out guard down and let the enermy kill us. That's where I first suspected that Niobe was being possest, and I just comferm it when I treaten her with excution. She wanted me to killer and put her out of her situtation.
I would never kill Niobe, I know that rouge too well. I will do my best to release her from her pain, Never kill her.

I know i'm still young and hard headed, Being fourty of woldian years. I must learn to trust all of you and not to go at it alone!."

Sly turn and Takes out the Smuff box, opens it, takes ut the little key and inserts the key onto the lock, 'Poof!' There at Sly feet is the Beautiful Ivory and Gold Chest. Sly put's the Scribon (necklace of holding) next to the doll Of Ilsidure. Sly closes the chest, and after it is reduce to a small Snuff box again, He'll put it away again.

Death Comes to the Innocent (DM/Al) d20+26=33 d20+13=21 d20+6=14 d20+5=10 d20+22=39
Sunday April 23rd, 2006 11:23:10 AM
Sly Foxx explains as the group misinterprets the actions prompted by this Bladesinger creed. Who can tell how far the damage goes when one has been shattered as greatly as Niobe appears to have been. The road over which Fate's wagon rolls is paved with tragedy, and only heroes walk the mile.

Before leaving, Firn'gaer has a few more questions for the Circle of Far and Away. The Circle is silent for a moment.

"Well, if you consider that when I take you somewhere, the time you would have taken to get somewhere if you had, say, walked doesn't happen then I suppose that would mean we're traveling through time. Or at least across time. But that's true of any form of Teleportation, isn't it?" If Faraday had hands, he would most likely be scratching his head. "If you mean can I take you into a point forward or backward in your linear timeframe, then I think the answer is no."

"Atman. Right. I'll have Noxy look again." Another short wait. "Nope. Still can't find her. Strange. Noxy says that he can feel her, but he can't see her. I'm not sure what that means. I don't think that's ever happened before. Must be something new. But a lot of things are new this time. But, then again, there are new things every time. But I mean they just seem newer than usual." Fortunately for everyone within earshot, Firn'gaer hands the Circle to Peerimus before it can go on.

Savin and Dalek accompany Firn'gaer into town. The monk moves at a pace that even Jaeden's warhorse has difficulty keeping up with.

At the Abbey, Jaeden and Sly stand guard. Sly takes the Amulet of Seribond into safe keeping, storing it with the doll-like figure of Ilsidur in the magic snuffbox. Father Jasper eyes the Abbey as a place to set up camp. And Jones stands silent as Peerimus sinks deeper and deeper into the earth-mind seeking a place in which he might speak with the stone arch of the building.

"The three were here." The stones speak in a voice cultured by their shaping by human masons. "The ones we had seen here longer than you. The biggest one who ate the flesh of living meat. The vile one, who clothed himself in melted bones of the earth. And the slight one who tread lightly upon the ground." (You have 11 minutes on the spell, Peerimus. If you have further questions, you may ask them in a backpost.)

After speaking with the stones, Peerimus turns into an eagle and leaves his companions on the ground. The land around Heranmar is more suited to running water than to standing pools. But the ocean catches Peerimus' eye and he remembers that there would be plenty of suitable pools of water on the beach in a few hours when the tide recedes.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

In town, Firn'gaer and Savin enter the little shop that Silus Destin had pointed out to the group. Dalek waits patiently outside. Several customers move between tables of items. A plump woman with rosy cheeks chats with the proprietor of the shop. A woman in a headscarf tows a dark haired girl child behind her, holding her hand as she examines bolts of cloth. An old man in a wide-brim hat sorts through a barrel of apples. (Savin Spot 21, Firn'gaer Spot 14, Dalek Spot 10)

Firn'gaer and Savin enter the portal to the Catacombs and conduct their business, and when they emerge the scene has changed little at all. The two women still shop, but the old man has gone his way.

As soon as they step out the front door, however, Firn'gaer hears a voice from somewhere to the left, and his craft of spells tells him that it is a high level incantation. A cloud of sickly yellow green forms in the road, enveloping four townspeople. With strangled cries, each crumples to the ground. The cloud drifts to the northeast. In it's path, ten feet away, two townsfolk stand gaping, unable to move. Three more stand 20 feet away, equally frozen with fear.

A high silvery female laugh comes from the left.

"They die so easily," taunts the voice. "But we know you're made of stronger stuff."

=== OOC ===

Savin, Firn'gaer, Dalek as controlled by Jaeden, and Peerimus (Who can't help but see the cloud from above.)

The shop with the portal to the Catacombs is the north most one in the group of three to the left of the Southgate on the Map of Heranmar. Savin, Firn'gaer and Dalek are out front. Peerimus is 150 feet above the Abbey. The cloud is in the road just north of Savin, Firn'gaer and Dalek and it's traveling northeast.

Savin, Firn'gaer and Dalek only: The voice came from somewhere to the left, down the row of buildings. If you go after the voice, I'll need Spot and Listen Checks, please.

Firn'gaer d20+8=25 d20+6=22
Sunday April 23rd, 2006 8:04:23 PM
Firn'gaer sees the cloudkill spell moving northeast.

[Listen DC25, Spot DC22]

"Micel Lucan Hege" He cries after moving towards the fog. An barrier invisible to all save Firn'gaer and other capable of seeing what cannot be seen springs up between the cloud and its path.

Spell: Wall of Force, range 75-ft; He will make it 20-ft high and 50-ft wide centered on the first group closest to the cloud. He will place it 5-ft from the people.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Wall of Force - 11 rounds

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin d20+13=31 d20+13=33 d20+15=26 d20+11=21 d20+13=24
Monday April 24th, 2006 9:52:08 AM
Al, Made my spot check before I went into the catacombs of 31.

Savin will pursue the voice trying to avoid smashing into the new wall of force springing into existance. He dashes around the corner and takes a look for the diabolical voice and evil person who could just so easily kill people.

He spots it (natural 20) and if he can will summon his spiked chain from his glove of storing and swing it at the legs of the voice hitting a touch ac of 26. Savin will then try and trip the person? strength check 21. If he fails in his strength attempt, he will drip the spiked chain.

first spot check 31
second spot check 33
listen check 24

[ Note that Savin Spots nothing unusual before he goes into the store that contains the portal to the Catacombs. --Al ]

Jaeden Ohm
Monday April 24th, 2006 1:16:37 PM
Confirming his earlier fears Jaeden is distracted by the distress Dalek imparts to him. He urges to horse to be calm and observe and quickly makes an assessment of the situation.

A glance upwards shows Peerimus aloft and likely able to see whats going on.

"Sly, Jasper, quick back to town. The others are in trouble!"

Without another word the warrior moves out towards the north gate with as much speed as possible.

notes
going to need some indication of arrival time

Dalek
Monday April 24th, 2006 1:21:16 PM
Dalek keeps an eye on the goings on, intending to avoid harm but to be available in case a hasty retreat is needed. He moves as necessary to avoid the cloud and trys to work his way closer to the south gate.

notes
intentions: dalek is trying to keep watch on the south gate and the happenings of the confrontation. If these goals come into conflict he will keep tabs on the confrontation. he will not risk himself unless it is absolutely critical to save someone.

Jones
Monday April 24th, 2006 4:13:39 PM
Hearing Jaeden's command to get back to town, Jones leaps to his feet and rushes after him. Movement seems to give back his voice, "Finally some action. I don't know much about all this chaos hocus pocus mumbo jumbo, but I know how to run from place to place!"

Father Jasper
Monday April 24th, 2006 6:09:14 PM
Jasper also startes back to town with all due speed after Jaeden anounces that there friends are in trouble

Spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday April 24th, 2006 8:31:01 PM
The druid bows back to the stones, (OoC Though they are typed in repetition, Peerimus waits for each answer before moving to the next question)
"My thanks my ancient friend. I must ask for as much as you can tell me about them. I know race is hard to interpret for me, but I would ask if you know male from female and elf from human? Were his feet hooved and did his head have horns? Of the one who was clothed in the earth, Was a bird with him or did he carry a large wooden staff. Did you hear any of them speak while they were here?
Peerimus takes in the sea and knows to tidal pools he would find there and they would have to do. The eagle dips his left wing and soars towards the abbey but then notices Jaeden and Father Jasper practically running towards town. Something is wrong and haste is needed Peerimus' mind flashes to Firngaer and Savin in town. Both are capable of extraordinary escape and speed, but. The eagle shrieks as he cuts low over the two men as it easily overtakes them and lands about 120' in front of them. The Druid shifts into a horse and sits back to make the climb aboard easier.

Yorrick senses the uneasines in the others around him in whom much faith has been placed by his chosen friend. The bear rises and moves with the men a bellow rings out towards Peerimus, whom he knows is the eagle.

Father Jasper
Monday April 24th, 2006 9:15:26 PM
As soon as able Jasper will take the offered ride

Back For More Fun (DM/Al) d20=2 d20=5 d20+14=21 d20+14=18 d20+22=40 d100=72
Monday April 24th, 2006 9:30:16 PM
OoC: Back post

"The Mother and Father are Male and Female," the stones of the arch reply. "So too, one of the three was Female. Two were Male. The female was one of many who live below the ground. There were no hooves, nor horns, nor birds. The large one sometimes carried a staff. The one clothed in melted earth was as the ones of the town, but with a darkness about him, deeper than the night."

"They spoke amongst themselves often. But unlike you, Favored Son, their voices were but the buzzing of the wind to us."

The stones go silent, and Peerimus takes to the skies.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Firn'gaer identifies the Cloudkill spell from personal experience. How could he forget the spell that nearly killed Rufus and himself in the hall of the Mad Gnomish Archmage? He quickly throws an invisible Wall of Force up between the frozen townsfolk and the approaching killer mist. As expected, the cloud continues its drift to the northeast. As it encounters the wall it begins to spread outward, flattening against the wall, elongating, and slipping around the sides of the wall, closing in.

The terrified townsfolk watch as the swirling cloud towers 20 feet over them, like a giant wave that threatens to crash down upon them at any moment. They stand, frozen from shock and fear.

Dalek stands with Firn'gaer watching the south gate. People scramble in panic. It's difficult to tell friend from foe. Dalek's master, Jaeden, runs for the north gate with Jones, Father Jasper, Sly Foxx, Luke and Yorrick close behind. The nearest entrance to the walled town is the north gate. They are only a few short minutes away. But a lot can happen in a few short minutes. Peerimus screams out of the sky and becomes horse, waiting for someone to mount.

Savin runs south along the fronts of the building in the direction opposite that of the killer yellow-green cloud. He rounds the corner of the last building. Through the most improbable of fortunes, his eye catches a shadow in the lea of the building. The shape of a wide brim hat, the outline of the body, it's the old man from inside the shop. But the voice, it wasn't an old man's voice. No matter, with a snap of his fingers, a spiked chain comes into Savin's hands. He aims low and feels the chain sweep against legs.

The figure does not even attempt to resist the trip. It goes down, and Savin's chain strikes again (You have Improved Trip. It allows a second strike on a success.) The chain slams glances from armor, taking a gouge out of the ground. (Hit AC21, Miss even after -4 for being prone.) His attack of opportunity also fails to penetrate protective armor as the figure stands from prone and tumbles effortlessly 20 feet away and out of range. (Hit AC18, Miss)

"I can see why he doesn't like you." The voice is decidedly female. And with his divinely inspired but temporary acuity of eyesight, Savin can see the traces of make up with which she had passed herself off as an old man.

"Oh Savin. Oh. Yes. That's good. I love that." The voice she mimics is Reena's, then she laughs. "Oh the things you hear in the middle of the night. Was she as good for you as she was for me?"

"This has been fun." Her voice purrs. "I'll have to come back tomorrow. If I bring friends, maybe we can kill even more people." She laughs again, and in her evil mirth she says, "And I don't think there's anything you can do to stop us."

She flicks her wrist and a scroll unfurls. She reads quickly, and the last thing that Savin sees before she winks out is a pink eye that peers out from under the wide-brimmed hat.

The killer mist closes in on the townsfolk on the other side of Firn'gaer's Wall of Force. In five or ten seconds it will envelope the nearest group. Moreover still, like an equally deadly cloud, these new foes threaten not only the lives of the Children of Chaos, but all the innocents around them as well.

=== OOC ===

The shop with the portal to the Catacombs is the north most one in the group of three to the left of the Southgate on the Map of Heranmar. Savin, Firn'gaer and Dalek are out front. Peerimus is 150 feet above the Abbey. The cloud is in the road just north of Savin, Firn'gaer and Dalek and it's traveling northeast.

Savin d20+15=25 d100=86 d20+9=22 d20+18=35 d100=76 d20+9=18 d20+13=25
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:51:07 AM
Savin yells, "Firn'gaer, get over here! Invisible opponent!"

Savin then dances forward to within 5' of where he believes the hateful woman with his spiked chain whirling. He sends it forward in a circular motin trying to ensare her once again. Since he saw her tumble away and then cast a spell, he thinks he knows where she is. The chain wraps around something and he gives it a yank pulling the pesky female's feet out from under her.

(ooc He hit a touch ac of 25, making his 50% miss chance with an 86. Strength roll of 22 to pull her feet out. Taking 10 I believe it is doubtful that she can resist)

After pulling her feet out, Savin decides to try and hold onto this vixen. He follows his chain down and initiates a grapple. (ooc Hit ac 35 with a 76 chance to miss invisible creature. Grapple roll is 18.) He tries to grab onto some arms to foul any attempts at pulling weapons or cast spells.

spot check 25

Sly and Luke d20+4=18 d20+3=17
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 8:27:53 AM
Sly runs after the others, "Hey! Wait for me! I have this pebble on my boots." Sly gets the rock out, then runs after his friend.

Whe Peerimus come racing by, Sly will try to jump on his back and ride after his friends.

Luke runs after Sly.

OOc: jump 18 - Ride 17. (I think I made it not sure?)

Sly's Spells

0 - Dtect Magic - Read Magic - Flare - Ray of Frost.

1 - Magic Missels - Shocking Grasp - Feather Fall.

2 - Flaming Sphere - Levetate - Web.

3 - Lighting Bolts - Fire Balls - Fly.

Firn'gaer d20+10=24
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 12:02:51 PM
"No, save the people!" He shouts while pointing towards the townsfolk frozen with fright.

No time...what to do...

Firn'gaer focuses his thoughts and decides he'll have to risk failure. With an arcane gesture and speaking, "Aetstandan" Firn'gaer attempts to undo the spell.

[Dispel Magic - DC24, 13th level caster]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Wall of Force - 10 rounds

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Dalek
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 1:07:23 PM
Dalek keeps his vigil and transmits information as best he can to Jaeden. Noxious stink... people reek of fear... the one you know as Savin looks to be fighting, nothing... small man focused on the stink... Humans in danger...

Jaeden
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 1:09:18 PM
Reaching the Peerimus horse Jaeden pauses for just an instant and places his had on the horses neck. "Take Father Jasper." With only those words he continues off as fast as possible.

Jones
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 5:01:51 PM
Jones chases after Jaeden faster than it looks like his short legs should carry him.

Sly
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 5:34:37 PM
Sly To Jaeden, "Hey! Pal! what do you think? With Me sitting here? Chicken Liver??

What do you want me to do? Peerimus." ask Sly.

OOC: Jason read my post?

DM/Al - Addendum
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 5:57:43 PM
I've been asked to provide a better idea of where things are in relation to each other.

Here is a rough Map showing relative positions.

Father Jasper
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 6:33:41 PM
As soon as able Jasper will take the offered ride if able Jasper will also ready a spell for casting (flame strike)

Spells
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Jaeden Ohm Follow Up Post
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 7:24:13 PM
It is unclear if Jaeden hears Sly's question or not. What is clear is that the man doesn't stop running to answer.

OOC
Sorry Ceil, didn't mean to diminish Sly or his steal his intention. Jaeden has a vague idea of whats going on through Dalek. He gets the sense that a healer might be necessary right away because of the danger the townsfolk are in. If Sly is pissed at the perceived slight RP it up :D

They Know Where You Live (DM/Al)
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 9:16:18 PM
Around the corner at the end of the row of buildings, Savin attacks the last known location of the mysterious woman. His Chain sweeps through the air in which she stood. He leaps in, following with a grapple. But he finds himself grasping at empty air. There is nothing there for his hands to seize. (BTW, you may never Take 10 when unwanted consequences may result. You must always roll and risk critical failure. In the Wold, in fact, the New Attack rules place a Critical and Automatic failure at either a 1, a 2 or a 3.)

Sly Foxx makes a running leap and lands behind Father Jasper on Peerimus' back. With the extra load, Peerimus the Horse is moderately encumbered. But it's still much faster than going on foot. Jaeden, in his heavy plate armor, runs on without noticing the extra rider upon Peerimus. Jones, skates along, quite quickly for such a small fellow.

Back at the shop, Firn'gaer weaves his hands in a spell, a spell to send away the Cloud. The sickly yellow vapor closes in from both sides, roiling down upon the pale and cringing townsfolk.

Then it disappears.

The center of Heranmar is clear. Sobs and grateful exclamations float on the air from the five townsfolk huddled in the middle of the road. They've been saved from certain death. This time. Aside from that, the town is filled with silence. Everyone else has fled. Nothing stirs.

There is a clatter of hooves. Father Jasper rides a horse at a breakneck pace with Sly Foxx behind. The priest is ready to bring holy fire down upon their foes, but there are none to be seen. Yorrick and Luke arrive close behind. Then Jones, and finally Jaeden.

In the street before the late-coming Children of Chaos, two men comfort three women, while beyond them four more people lie still and unmoving upon the cold earth.

It would appear that their enemies know things about them. Worse yet, they can strike at the group at the times of their choosing. At them, or at anyone around them.

Father Jasper
Tuesday April 25th, 2006 10:50:35 PM
Jasper drops down to the ground off Peerimus with fury in his eyes, uncomon for a passifist priest, " Bastards Face us come out and fight Cowards, attacking the defenceless townsmen, come out and face me and feel the wraith of Alemi" No more of these games if you want a fight come on and dance, and my mace shale crush your face you want a fight
we will give you a fight if that is what you want " Turning to Firn'gaer I think we has no choice but to use Faraday to go to get them or they will keep this attacking from shadows til we all fall, Peerimus I want your opinion but I feel that we need to take the attack to them, and the only way i know to do that is Faraday, this has been my feeling for some time now but I was hopeing there might have been another way but there is not and the time for action is now we have to do this soon or die" the normaly calm priest face red with anger still and he looks like he could kill anyone with a glare. ( the old saying if looks could kill)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly and Luke
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 6:47:34 AM
As Sly slides of Peerimus, he yells at Jaeden, "Sorry! I didn't see you getting on peerimus! I almost hit you with my foot! You must watch those elven flying feet!"

Sly pats Peerimus neck (in horse shape) whispers to him "You know he has the sliperest armor around, I almost fell off, but i found a good grip just in time!"

Sly listens to the mad Frier! "Wow! Look at our Priest go! I bet he would have made very good fighter!"

Luke come so Sly, then look back towards Fr. Jasper, tells Sly "Ha! And you call me Barbarian?"

Savin d20+13=31
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:28:22 AM
Savin curses to himself when his chain doesn't make a connection. He will stop and listen closely for a few seconds hoping he just missed the assassin, rather than she teleported away or something.

If he hears nothing, he will summon his chain back into his glove of storing and head back to the others. When he gets there, he reports, "I am not sure if she was an assassin or a mage. She had pink eyes and used makeup to disguise herself. She did use a scroll to escape but I believe some thieves can do that.

She mentioned another and that they were going to come back to kill more people tomorrow. It definitely sounds like a trap. They want us to chase them onto a battlefield of their choosing. Still I don't know if we have much choice. We can't just let them kill others in attempts to lure us.

If we decide to get some of the other items, we need to leave soon. I doubt they would attack innocents if we weren't here to feel guilty about it."

Savin pauses and then says, "Oh she did mention that, and I quote, 'I can see why he doesn't like you.' I was able to get my chain on her for a moment surpising her I think. Can anyone think of someone in our past that doesn't like me? Seems impossible I know. This mixture of good looks and charm is hard to beat!"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:35:43 AM
Peerimus snorts at the sight in the town, it is not different than what he expected to find. No one he knew dead and several that he did not. Yorrick moves in and the druid shifts back to normal. His face unhappy at best. "The stones eliminated anyone I thought it could be who bore a mark, so they would have been signed before my time." listening to the priest shout intot he empty streets and looking back at the bodies, "Unfortunately they seem to know all there is to know about us and can strike whenever they like, where ever they like and with Noxy unable to see the shroud I can think of one thing and that is we leave. They want us, they have to follow and we are putting in some distance. Staying only brings more combat to the area. Get your things, first we are headed to the glade."

Not in much mood to talk Peerimus turns and starts back for the small glen. More quietly to himself as he moves "Faraday, can you take us back to our first meeting place?"

Firn'gaer
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 9:31:32 AM
Relieved at his success, Firn'gaer breathes a sigh of relief. He scans the area for signs of invisible opponents.

"Father Jasper, I think you may be right. For the sake of the innocent, we'll have to take the fight to them. Sooner over later." He says. "I don't see an alternative. They may attack the town again should we leave. I think we don't have much choice, even if it is a trap." He looks around at the others. "Does anyone have any ideas."

"If we go, I say we go as soon as possible, today even."

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Wall of Force - 9 rounds

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 --- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 --- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jones
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 2:55:26 PM
On his arrival, Jones surveys the scene. Not seeing anything, he asks, "Uh, why were we in such a panic to get here?"

Father Jasper
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 4:29:03 PM
Jasper points to the dead almost yelling still enraged and just a bit put out "thats why" " any other stupid questions" calming down a bit sorry jones the slauter of innecent people is a cowardy act that realt pisses me off. Jasper will walk over to the afor mentioned dead and say a blessing of Alemi on the " Alemi bless you and keep you; TAlemi make His face shine upon you,And be gracious to you;Alemi lift up His countenance upon you,And give you peace. Jasper will follow the party to the glade after the blessing

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 5:51:18 PM
Knowing his arrival is too late, and knowing his skills not well suited to dealing with the aftermath, Jaeden reunites with his mind bound steed. He sends a tendril of mental assurance but discovers his care is not needed. Dalek is fine and unbothered by events. The distress he had sent was more of warning then true distress.

The fighter scratches Daleks neck and listens as the others speak of their plans. Yet again he frowns. This time he doesn't stay quiet. He motions the 'Children' to gather close and speak softly enough that only they can hear.

"Friends, we need to stay calm and think. Why would this foe do this? What could they possibly gain by randomly striking out at townsfolk? The only think I can think of is that they seek to push us into a foolish descision. They know of the artifacts so it stands to reason that they may know of their function. Think for a moment about what traps you could put in place if you knew you could force an opponent into a location of your choosing. Whatever you think you could plan would likely pale in comparison to what a devious mind could come up with."

"I do agree with Peerimus that we should put distance between us and the townfolk, but I don't think we should port right away. It's too obvious.

"Also, I think we need to return to the abbey before we leave. This attack happened just as we were about to enter the abbey. Perhaps we were being led away..."

Death and Decisions (DM/Al)
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 8:54:46 PM
Savin makes a final search of the area in the aftermath of the attack. He neither hears nor sees sign of the mysterious woman in disguise. Either she is no longer here, or her ability to conceal herself is beyond his means to detect.

He rejoins the others to find expressions of anger and outrage along side calls for calm and careful thought. What are the choices? To walk into a situation that could very likely be a trap? To go somewhere entirely different and draw the attention of the killers away from the town?

The high cruel laughter of the mysterious woman echoes in the minds of both Firn'gaer and Savin. Her delight in death was readily apparent. Might the Children of Chaos return to find the town a single mass grave? Would the Crones, protectors of the Gateway Downs be able to stop these vicious killers? They had come over the hill the night before prepared for battle, not knowing what they would face until they saw it. Would they come to protect the town?

"Thank you. Thank you for saving us." The words come from one of the five survivors. A man, he and his wife cling to each other as though they would fall without each other's support. One of the others, another man, you recognize him from the bar the first night in town. He looks away in shame. He was one of the dock workers who had sided with the disagreeable Crispin.

It is difficult for Jones to miss the four unmoving figures lying in the road when Father Jasper shouts out and points to them. As the Father prays over the bodies, a wailing cry draws attention to a woman in apron and skirt standing in the open doorway of a nearby building. Heedless of her own safety, she rushes toward the group and falls to her knees before one of the bodies. My son. My boy. Pepitto. She wails and sobs, cradling the young man's head in her arms.

Savin
Wednesday April 26th, 2006 10:21:10 PM
Savin looks on in shame as the woman wails over her lost son. He intellectually knows it wasn't their fault but still feels somehow guilty.

He starts following Peerimus back towards the glade and says,"I think Jaeden is right. As much as I want to smash these foul people, we could be doing the Wold a bigger disservice if we fail. I vote we go and retrieve the other artifacts. They might have some powers that could aid us in the confrontation with our counterparts.

Who has the talking circle these days? Maybe it can tell us of the powers of the other artifacts and we could see if we should persue them. Either way, I think just blindly trying to attack them is a mistake. Lets double our guard, both with magic and vigilence and be ready for an attack but not play to their tune. We can always track them. Lets find a battlefield of our own."

Sly and Luke
Thursday April 27th, 2006 9:17:35 AM
"Your right! I agree, we should pick our battles. But still I would like to see what's in the pit??" Wonders Sly.

Luke looks to Sly, "Oh! Oh! Sly is thinking, trouble for me!"

Jones
Thursday April 27th, 2006 12:26:33 PM
Jones blushes, "Err... um... must have been out of breath."

Jaeden
Thursday April 27th, 2006 1:49:41 PM
As the group returns to the Glade and Savin voices his agreement Jaeden looks at the monk in surprise. He was sure Savin would be the last to agree to not blindly porting in.

"I still think the first thing we do should be to go back to the abbey. The timing of that attack was a bit too timely for my liking."

notes
Jaeden is on horseback

Firn'gaer
Thursday April 27th, 2006 3:11:06 PM
"It's not needed. I only wish we could have save everyone." He says to townsfolk.

"We only have two left, Xaos and the Shroud. We can't go after the Shroud. I've already looked. Noxnyx can't see it. It's being shielded from view. So that leaves us with Xaos. It's the only one we can find and it is unfortunately the most dangerous one to go after."

**********

There is talk against going on the offensive. "None of you understand the position we're in. We have no choice but to go on the offensive. Yes, I'd like to have another choice, but there isn't one. Look around, if we leave the townfolk will most certainly pay for our actions. While I understand our task has greater consequences than the deaths of a few individuals, I will not allow it to happen. All of you should feel the same. We are in a tough spot, but we could be at Xaos in an hour and we stand a better chance than the folk of this village do against that woman and her master."

**********

The group continues to head back to the Abbey. Firn'gaer pulls out Noxnyx. "Here take him." He says handing Noxnyx to Savin. "I'm staying. They'll be back soon. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow either way I'll make a stand here and deal with them when they return. Alone if I must. This time when they try to get our attention, I'll have a surprise of my own." He turns back towards the village.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday April 27th, 2006 5:34:37 PM
Like a nest of bees in his mind behind him the bickering over the best course of action begins. Would the town be mercilously attacked if they leave? How long would they wait to strike if they did? Some of the best traps and ambushes are those that strike when the prey was weary. That last thought soured his stomach. Peerimus halts his walk toward the gate at Firngaers proclomation and looks to the others.

"I have Faraday Savin. They may be connected but I do not think so. Likely the catacombs was staked out and they waited for a small group of us to be about."

Again they held precisely none of the cards and standing in times square awake and alert every hour of the day while the enemy rested and prepared was the stupidist thing he had ever heard.

"Firngaer? where on the offensive would you like to go? The abbey Jaeden may be correct there may be a tie. Savin talked of bones and refuse of recent use. Implies a lairing. Perhaps we simply use Faraday to teleport into the blind unknown and see if our complete lack of battle plans and sheer Waard faith holds?"

Peerimus shakes his head slightly, "If we strike now we do so unprepared, woefully so. We have no idea of where we will appear, Faraday has proven he can not exactly pop in right next ot the object. We arrived a good distance from the caravan. If they are in a building or basement several hundred feet may as well be the wold."

"And it is not a woman and her master, it is three Chaos marked champions set upon the path to revive the avatar. The stones did say one was like of these towns folk and likely a resident then. What I do not want to do is have a tactical discussion that I am not very good at anyway in the middle of the blessed street for all to here. Might at well send them a paige and tell them we'll be there in two hours on a field of thier choosing and don't worry our spell com;iments will be partially exhausted and ill chosen for a deadly encounter." Peerimus cuts himself off finding his voice raising and drifting into a rant. he shakes his head again.

"Close to me my friend." he says to Yorrick. "For lack of anything elses ressembling a sane thought I say we move on the abbey ruins. It is a location, it is close and has been used recently. Firngaer, in a town of more than a thousand souls against a teleporter there is nothing you can do except witness the deaths of those who are trying to protect. Come with us to the Abbey."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours

Sly and Luke (Part 2)
Thursday April 27th, 2006 6:20:35 PM
Sly look toward Fern-gare, "Friend Fern-gare, Peerimus is right, they are trying to seperate us. That way the'll get every thing they want, with out too much effort. Don't let them doo that, come with us."

Luke sits next to his master, watching firn-gare, hope to see him turn.

The War Between Peace and Death (DM/Al)
Thursday April 27th, 2006 9:22:30 PM
And the struggle continues on. On the one hand is the potential death of innocents. On the other is the prospect of unknown ambush.

The Children of Chaos toss the dilemma back and forth between each other. They grapple with it within their own minds, first on the way back to the glade, and then, as they detour toward the Abbey. Firn'gaer is most certainly right. There is only one more Artifact who's location they know, the Chime of Xaos. The whereabouts of the Shroud of Atman are as of yet unknown. And, in a way, there seems very little choice. Their foes have shown themselves to be full of cruelty and evil. And there are so many ways through the town.

But to follow blindly is a dangerous course. Dangerous in the extreme.

Firn'gaer hand the Vision of Noxnyx to Savin, then head back to the village.

The rest of the group continues on to the Abbey. It is as they left it not minutes ago. An examination of the ground reveals again the tracks of at least three separate creatures. In the basement, the blonde wig and the remnants of the disguise kit remain in the corner. Against one wall is a shallow hole filled with excrement, a makeshift toilet. The feces appear to be a mix of medium and large size humanoids. The pit in the middle of the floor differs from the hole for the toilet in that its sides are smooth, as though with age. It was dug a longer while ago and only recently, has been used as a dump for rotting bones. Sifting through the bones reveals several skulls, deer, cattle, sheep, and five that are most definitely humanoid. Many of the longer bones have been twisted and splintered as though by a great force. There are sharp teeth marks on many of the bones as well.

A best estimate of the length of time for this occupation would be anywhere from two to four weeks.

=== OOC ===

That's the info that I think you can quite readily discover by combing the Abbey with your collective skills. If there is something else you'd like to try, or something else that you think I've missed, feel free to attempt it.

BTW, anyone going with Firn'gaer?

Sly and Luke
Friday April 28th, 2006 6:52:34 AM
Sly watches as Fern-gare hands noxie to Savin, then he turns heading toward the town. Sly heart is heavy, Sly know that this party need a good wizard. he also knows that his magic is not strong enough for the enemy their about to face.

A Sly watches Fern-gar walk away, he whispers a good-by and all the luck of Domi can give him.

Sly will follow Peerimus, and any orders he will give him. Sly bend over and ask if Luke would keep Fern-gare Safe!

Luke Sits next to Sly. Wondering what is going on, when ask He follows Fern-gare (by his side}, to town.

Firn'gaer
Friday April 28th, 2006 8:10:12 AM
Outside the village
"Bones and refuse? So the abbey is a home for animals. I'm sorry, but my mind is set. If there something at the Abbey that gives more than hunches, send Dalek to retrieve Luke and I. Until then I'm staying and protecting the town."

He reaches over and scratches Luke behind the ear before continueing back inside the wall.

In town
Firn'gaer heads back to the shop. Inside he speaks to someone who works there. His topic is the man in the pointy hat from earlier that day.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday April 28th, 2006 8:31:33 AM
Peerimus arches a brow towards the wizards, yes animals that utilize disguise kits and the toliet. Firngaer starts away and the druid just moves to the arch of the abbey, "and so he goes to watch them die." he says quietly. "and now our chances to get the Chimes have dropped."

Peerimus takes a seat, "Savin get out Nox and lets see if we can find Xaos."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours

Jaeden: At Firn's Departure
Friday April 28th, 2006 1:09:41 PM

"Alright Firngaer, if you see Dalek assume that means we need you here right away."

The warrior isn't happy with the party once again splitting up but he doubts he can stop it. It can no longer be said the he again frowns... this day he seems to be holding that face constantly.

Jaeden at the Abbey
Friday April 28th, 2006 1:12:11 PM

"Sly, can you tell if there is any magic here? Jasper, can you do the same for the taint of evil?"

"As much as I really don't like the idea... we may not have any choice but to use Faraday. Certainly we need to prepare to the utmost possible... but I see little other choice."

Savin
Friday April 28th, 2006 4:13:28 PM
Savin takes the artifact Nox from Firn'gaer and frowns. He glances over at Peerimus waiting for him to say something as the leader. When the druid is silent, Savin blows his cork.

Firn'gaer your an idiot. You just a stupid idiot! Where do you think your going? I have concerns that we can take on this counter group at all and now you want to split us up? What are you going to do if they show up? Do you think you can battle them alone?"

Savin takes a deep breath and counts to 10 and continues on in a normal voice. "Stay with us. If you think we should go and try to beard the beast in his lair, then I will stand beside you. If we fail, then Chaos gets its chance and the Wold ends as we know it but at least we will have died trying.

Splitting us up will only ensure all of our failures. Stay with us, work this artifact (Savin holds it back towards him) It is beyond my comprehension and we will see if we can survive together."

Sly and Luke
Saturday April 29th, 2006 8:45:32 AM
Sly watchs Fern-gare enter the gates, He turn to reply Jaeden, "Yes I can detect magic, I can read magic, But right now I cannot Dispel magic, that's a third level spell! I have to study that spell over night. Do we have enough time for that?" ask Sly, not to be mean but but just wondering.

He speaks again to Jaeden, "I know the danger we face, and I was hoping that if I send Luke with him, That hard headed Wizard would change his mind!"

Luke walks beside Fern-gare, follows him every where he goes. The dog ask the wizard "You in trouble? Because Sly send me to protect you!"

Sly's Spells

0) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flare, Ray of frost.

1) Magic misselsX2, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2) Flaming Spear, Levetate, Web.

3) Lighting Bolts, Fire ball, Fly.

Death Pressure (DM/Al)
Saturday April 29th, 2006 3:34:20 PM
Pressure, applied in the correct place, will fracture the hardest of gems. Such is true, apparently, of men and the bonds between them. As Peerimus walks to the archway of the old Abbey to watch Firn'gaer and Luke depart for the town, he calls to Savin for the Vision of Noxnyx. Savin, in a burst of passion, pleads with Firn'gaer to stay. He takes out the Vision, explaining that he does not know how to use it.

Sure enough, when he looks in the screen, it is readily apparent that the view that it shows is nothing but the area in which the group itself stands. Savin can identify each and every one of his companions. Fortunately, though, Peerimus has Faraday. With the Circle out, all that is required is a simple request, and the view in the Vision jumps. On the screen are Four dots of intense color, very similar to those that had represented the Children of Chaos. No. On second look, there are Five dots. One of the dots appears to be two together. They overlap and move together. Five Chaos signatures all together, one of which must be the Chime of Xaos. They move about each other in random patterns. None of them strays off the screen and away from the presence of the others.

Jaeden arranges with Firn'gaer for a signal. He will send Dalek if Firn'gaer is needed. Then he asks Sly and Father Jasper if they might search for signs of Magic or Evil. Sly replies that he can Detect Magic and Read Magic as well. But that he cannot Dispel it. (Sly, are you going to cast Detect Magic and have a look around?)

Firn'gaer walks the short distance into Heranmar. Luke trails behind. Every so often, the wardog asks if Firn'gaer is in trouble and reminds him that he and Sly can protect him. A group of people mill about around the North Gate. They peer in as though afraid to enter. Various different conversations recount the terror, debate the safety of re-entering the town, and speak of what could possibly be done to protect themselves from such terrible and unexpected attacks.

The gnome passes through the crowd. Silence rolls like a wave as he and Luke pass by. All eyes watch as they enter the town and make their way back to the small shop that houses the portal to the Catacombs.

"Man with the hat?" The proprietor is the same man that Firn'gaer had seen earlier. He looks up, his eyes glassed over with shock. "Never seen him before," the man answers. "That's the same with most who use the Catacombs. I see them once or twice, then never again. He came in before you did. Came out just before you went in. You're the one stopped the cloud, weren't you?" The man's voice begins to crack. "Thank you. They were good people. All of them good people."

=== OOC ===

Sly, you can copy the spell into your spellbook. First you must find a copy of the spell. You can buy a scroll in the Catacombs and use that. Or, you might ask Firn'gaer. After that, you need a 24 hour period in which you do *Nothing* but study that spell. You must stay in one place and do nothing but study. You can't go anywhere, do anything else. One whole day. That's what I give you days of freetime for. Right now, it would be rather difficult to find freetime with the threat hanging over your heads.

Also, keep in mind that you could cast it directly from a scroll if you'd like, and it would only be slightly less powerful than if you had cast it from memory.

Sly and Luke
Sunday April 30th, 2006 7:17:23 AM
Sly takes his book out, Thumbs through the pages. With a look of disapointment ha tells Jaeden "I'm soory But it seems that Dispel Magic is not one that I copied from my mother's book, But if I see or had a scroll I could cast it or Study it for a whole day! And that is imposible right now, I have to go with what I have in my head. But if you want me to cast Detect Magic, I can cast that now?"

Luke follows Fern-gare, walking next to his side, he even enters the Catacomb with Him. Luke ask Fern-gare, "Friend Wizard, Please buy scroll Dispell Magic (level 3) for Sly. He give back coins to you."

Firn'gaer
Sunday April 30th, 2006 8:02:33 AM
As Firn'gaer leaves, "No Savin, I am unwilling to sacrifice the towns folk. If Gargul should decide that my time in the Wold should end here then so be it. But I will not leave the people here at the mercy of that butcher. Nor do I plan on standing around here debating this. As I said."

**********

"No, Luke, I'm not in trouble." He says to his furried companion. "I'm not going to leave the towns folk defenseless. She killed them without remorse. She killed them to get our attention. That makes us partially responsible and I can't leave knowing that that vile creature could attack again. Not if I can do anything about it." His fists clench and his knuckles whiten. "She will receive the same mercy she gave. The same."

**********

"I only wish I could have saved the others." He says lowering his head. "I fear it may not be over. I plan on hanging around until my companinos can locate the murderers. Just in case they come back."

"I wish I could, Luke." He says to the awakened animal. "Don't have the coin. I don't even have the coin to maintain my guild membership." Not that it matters really anymore...

After leaving the store, Firn'gaer will wander about the town.

Reminds a lot of home. Small villages with people wandering about. I can't...no won't leave these people to be massaqured. I don't understand why they can't see that. Better that we should protect...even if I fall another will rise...

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Sunday April 30th, 2006 1:49:58 PM
one down, two if you count Luke, blazes three if you count Dalek "They accompished thier mission quite well. We have lost three of our number and they had to barely lift a finger. Jeaden Sly get Luke and Dalek back here, if Firngaer wishes to pitch a hopeless defence instead of striking at them, though striking in of itself is fool hardy at best, his choice. You have an hour to get there and back. Faraday get ready to transport us to Xaos, unless we all have to be present when you begin."

Assuming Faraday can start and then everyone just needs to arrive Peerimus continues. My spells were not set for combat, I will attempt to counter the enemy caster, Jasper you heal our fighters, that is your number one priority. Jadean, Sly, Jones Savin and Yorrick. Pick and drop a single opponent, do not split up. There is only 4 of them, one is likely a caster and I will hold him off. Likely the large creature, I think a taur, is the most formidable fighter. Look for him first."

Peerimus looks at the group, a stern countenance on his face "it takes Faraday about an hour so we can start to gear up spell wise with a good estimation of when we are leaving." The druid then gives a short bow and moves off a few feet and sits in the grass. Mother? Father? I ask for your blessing and strength for us and those of the people of this town. If we fail, He leaves the thought unfinished.

Father Jasper
Sunday April 30th, 2006 3:34:58 PM
Jasper Holds his tounge saying all he had to earlier he stands aside and waits for the party to make up its mind, he will however pray while waiting

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly and Luke (Part 2) d20+5=17
Sunday April 30th, 2006 6:53:54 PM
Sly runs to the end of the road, Then wistles for Luke, "TTWWEEEETT! Luke! Come! Needed!" Sly will walk back to the party.

Luke hears Sly wistle, "Luck to you Friend, Master call me." (listen - 17) Luke runs to Sly.

Sly and Luke
Monday May 1st, 2006 8:41:18 PM
Sly and Luke goes back the the rest of the party, he and Luke wait for further orders.

Firn'gaer
Monday May 1st, 2006 8:55:00 PM
Sly returns after a short time and informs Firn'gaer and Luke that a decision of action was made.

That was quicker than I would have expected.

The wizard returns with the his two companions. Back out to the Abbey. The sight of earlier differing opinions.

Quiet and in his own thoughts, Firn'gaer doesn't say anything to any of the others.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin
Monday May 1st, 2006 8:56:19 PM
Savin can't believe that Firn'gaer would leave them at this juncture. He had much respect for the mage but that has been shaken. How could they trust him in the future if he was just going to abandon them now?

Savin hears his instructions and will walk up to Jaeden. "Do you think we should take out their fighter first? I would think we should go after a spell user first. They tend to be easier to kill before they get their spells on. I agree we should gang up on one quickly but it will leave others exposed."

Countdown (DM/Al)
Monday May 1st, 2006 9:40:19 PM
The party is galvanized into action.

"I'll get right on it!" Faraday chimes in as Peerimus calls for a jump to the location of the four unknown Chaos signatures. "We'll be there in a wink. Yup. Be there in a wink."

Sly rushes toward the town and whistles for Luke. The wardog heeds the call, and followed by Firn'gaer, returns to the party.

All together once again, Savin speaks quickly with Jaeden about tactics. A fight is coming, perhaps a desperate fight for their lives. Faraday works in silence. The figures still move about on the screen of the Vision of Noxnyx.

Fifteen minutes pass. Thirty, forty-five ...

== OOC ===

If you plan to cast any spells before hand, or list any other preparations, this is the time to do it.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 7:32:49 AM
Sly trie to explain hs feeling to Fern-gare, "Don't worry my Friend, I don't have the time to study the spell, I tried to copy that Dispell Magic from my Mother's book, but never had the time, I was always is a scuffle of one kind or another.
Even now, I don't have time to study the spell from your book! I have to go in combat with the skill that I have learn along this path I have chosen. I must depend on my friends and not to try to go at it alone. Together We are stronger than the enermy thinks."
Sly turn to Luke asking him "We are going into the big ring Taraday (Sly points to the talking ring) Are you ready to fight?"

Luke answers, "Yes!"

Sly smiles at Luke, at the same time he take out the Little Chest out of his pocket, Opens it, He takes out Scribon and slips it into his little pouch (on his belt) then putting away the the little chest.

Now Sly and Luke are ready.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 11:31:54 AM
Firn'gaer smiles at Sly's attempt to ease the tention. "Sly since the few months I've been on this path, I've learn one thing. Everyday is a potential dangerous situation. I prepare everyday as if I were going into combat. That what's it felt like these few weeks. We can discuss this more at length when we return." He pats Sly on the chest. "Let's get ready. There's some retribution to hand out. I'm for opening a big can of it."

"Just before we go, I'll cast Haste. When we arrive, I'll see if there will adequate space for Mass Enlarge."

Spells for Preparation
Shield using extend rod.
Haste using extend rod.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jaeden
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 12:36:31 PM
The moment soon to be at hand Jaeden makes his final preparations. Packs are stowed, straps are sinched, and blade is given a final once over.

The warrior looks up at Savin's question. "To tell you the truth I don't have much experience in these types of fights. I've probably fought more one on one and more mass battles then anyone here... but small group is new to me. That said, I agree. Mages need to go down quick. Priests should follow, and finally the mellee. But... that order is usually secondary to acting as a unit." He shrugs, "at least in larger scale battles it is."

He calls out to Peerimus. "Peerimus, are you sure you can eliminate the casters on your own? Both Savin and I feel that they should be the primary targets if possible."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 3:41:41 PM
Peerimus merely nods at Firngaer as he arrives with Luke and Dalek. He was hoping most was nothing more than misunderstood intentions and that the mage was more than willing to move against teh enemy rather than waiting for them to strike again. Peerimus maintains hsi self created delusion of a connection to the Wold Through the first 20 minutes of Faraday's preparation. He then stands and gives his own gear a quick once over.

"Savin and Jaeden, I will handle the spell caster, with Firgaer. Gang up and take down any melee threat they have." He holds a hand up for Jaeden "I never said eliminate, I said handle. From everything we know of their power, I and Firngaer are just as powerful as they. The plan is to counter the caster, if we are able we will counter any cleric as well."

The druid then looks directly at the mage, "That said my friend I don't have any of my most powerful spells left and it is possible our opponents have a couple I can not counter so when we first arrive hold off on the Enlarge, you may have to counter the first big casting they try."

"ALso everyone remember, Faraday is not precisely spot on, we may have a bit of distance and substance between us and the enemy."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours

Father Jasper
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 5:31:20 PM
Jasper makes ready his own weapons and armor " says a blessing "Lord Alemi watch of us as he strive to make balance to this land as you did and give us the strengh to over come evil in any of its forms" With this he is cast bless

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Jones
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 5:45:51 PM
Jones paces pack and forth nervously with a clear desire to be doing something, but he doesn't offer any ideas on a course of action.

Savin
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 7:08:56 PM
Savin summons forth his spiked chain. "I will either try and trip or if large sized, disarm one of the melee types. That should give the rest of you enough of an advantage to neutralize him quickly. If needed I will then close with a spell caster as fast as I can. Grappling them tends to slow down the spell casting."

Savin gives his spiked chain a twirl, and asks Firn'gaer, "How long does the enlarge last? Might make sense to cast it now? That way if we are traveling into a trap, you will be freed up to counter."

Jaeden (second illegal post)
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 8:02:22 PM

"Alright Peerimus, I can play it that way." Jaeden nods to Peerimus' response. "Can Yorrick understand me directly?"

Death Under the Sun

Dark Circle - Round 01 (DM/Al) d20+20=32 d100=1 4d6(6+5+1+1)=13 6d8(7+5+6+7+5+7)=37 10d8(6+4+2+5+2+7+5+3+4+3)=41
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 9:21:57 PM
The Children of Chaos make last minute preparations in the form of strategy and a few select spells. Jones paces nervously. Back and forth. Back and forth.

"Get ready." Faraday's voice comes from within a well of concentration.

Back and forth. Back and forth.

Firn'gaer casts Haste. Father Jasper casts Bless.

Back and forth. Back ...

"Wait! That's what's that? That's not supposed *** "

*blink*

The Wold is dark and the group stands on ground covered in a layer of ash. The Wold is dark but the orb that glows in the sky above is too big to be anything but the sun. The Wold is dark within this circular clearing surrounded by a tall tall wall of thin stalked plants. Fifteen to twenty feet high, the dense surrounding plants are all that can be seen except for the sky above, a bright sky dulled by darkness. The air is hot and dry.

"They're here." The voice is deep.

"I can see that, Scaor." A female voice. The one from Heranmar.

Across the ash strewn circle is a wooden stand atop which is a bulging bloated object over five feet long. And beyond the stand four figures are arrayed. The darkness conceals them, even from the enhanced sight of Sly, Luke, Dalek, Yorrick, and Firn'gaer, but their forms are still readily visible. One towers over the others. Firn'gaer recognizes the outlines immediately. It is a form he has taken often, a troll. Another is a heavily armored human. His head is misshapen, flaring out to either side. Jaeden figures this must be a helmet. The third is slight and dark as the darkness around it. Only its hair stands out in the gloom, a shock of white. The fourth is slight as well, but its skin is pale as moonlight.

"I told you they would come sooner than later."

"Come see us," the voice mocks. "We'll be waiting for you next time. If you survive. In fact he's dying to kill you himself. In the meantime remember, we'll be watching."

There is the sound of sliding parchment, and the voice incants a spell. The large one reaches out and there is a simultaneous tear and a liquid splash. The bloated bag upon the stand deflates as it spills its contents onto the ground.

Then all four figures vanish leaving nothing but silence and the heat.

"What?" The voice comes from behind, and the group turns to find a huge hulking half-orc standing behind them, a Warhammer in his hand. His chest is bare and covered in totemic tattoos, but even in the darkness the single tattoo is visible, the one that matters, the one on his hand. It is the same as that worn by the rest of the group.

"I didn't mean to bring him." The voice of Faraday, a reminder that he and the Vision are still out.

But, in this case, is that necessarily a good thing? Who is this Half-orc?

Suddenly, a rustle goes through the plant-life that surrounds the circle, a rustling like a ghostly wind sweeping through the grass. A dull thudding approaches from different directions as of many heavy footprints running this way.

=== OOC ===

Haste has a duration as though you had just cast it, Firn'gaer. Same for Bless, Father Jasper.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

Magog
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 5:20:56 AM
"ahhhh he shouts who dares disturbe me,(looking around) where am I,(pointing with his hammer) who are you and what is going on and who needs there head beat in "
Magog is not sure what is going on he waits for answers ???

Father Jasper
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 5:25:15 AM
Jasper will not answer the big brute and cast bull strengh on Jaeden "this will make it hurt that much more" he says when done
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, Summon Monster IV -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mas

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20=18
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 7:49:44 AM
Sly takes a gook look at the huge Orc and that Hammer! Sly speaks to the big brute, saying the first though that came into his head, "Sorry to disturbe you, WE just arrived here ourselves, Where are we?"

Sly whispers to Luke, "Wait! and see what He has in mind!"

Luke was only looking at the Big Hammer, "OK!"

Sly rolls for Cha - 18 (not bad for a halfelf with +0 for cha)

Sly's Spells

0 - Detect Magic, Read Macic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1 - Magic MisselsX2, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2 - Flaming Sphear, levetate, Web,

3 - Lighting Bolts, Fire Balls, Fly.

Firn'gaer - AC 25, HP 77
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 7:55:34 AM
"Damn. What'd they do sit and wait here for us to show." He says as they leave. "Sly, I think he's the newest member of our party." He says to Sly.

He says to the new comer. "Welcome to the party. We'll explain later, but now there's a fight."

With that Firn'gaer goes into casting. As he does the Children of Chaos grow. [Mass Enlarge Person] He targets Magog as well.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 215 rounds
Extended Haste - 21 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 11 minutes

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus AC 24 HP 81 and Yorrick AC 21 HP 82 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+19=39 d20+21=27 d20+19=39 d20+9=26 d20+6=18
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 11:20:34 AM
"I'm afraid not Jaeden, but Yorrick has fought along side me for over 15 years, he knows about small group combat and allies. I will also be able to lend assistance to a change in targets easily enough. Our repoire is as intense as yours and Dalek." Peerimus gives a small smile, Just the thought of Yorrick and thier connection and long friendship put such on his face. Faraday's words of alarm quickly rip the smile away "Wait What?" the words leave the druids mouth as the land snaps into view and he leaves those thoughts alone as his eyes adjust and his mind takes everything in of the new surroundings.

They are gone, powerful teleporation likely and whatever they left behind was the trap. Predators. But thier is no smell or debris, what manner of creature so quickly closes? The substance must have been designed to attract them

Other things quickly go through his subconscious, connected and studied as he is, he becomes aware of them without having to set to thinking about them. [Know Nature 39 Survival 27] Hot and dry, making shelter and water the two most important things beyond survival of the approaching creatures. Day time will be highly dangerous, especially to those wearing metal.

The mass Enlarge hits and the sound of closing predators reaches his ears, "We need a combat circle my friends. We thought it a trap and well it was. Magog turn around we are about to have rather nasty company I suspect."

Peerimus speaks up for everyone to clearly hear, "Whatever is closing in has been attracted by what was in that bag. WE are too open right now, Spell casters start sealing off avenues of attack."

With that Peerimus pulls a scroll and casts Entangle. Using Magog as the 12 o'clock position, Peerimus goes 12 o'clock 55' from his current position. Yorrick shifts 10' to N/8 his nose and ears trying to help him discern what is coming.
[Handle animal 39] [Yorrick Spot 26 Listen 18 Scent]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 21 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 110 Rounds
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 21 rounds

Jones
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 4:41:29 PM
Jones stops his pacing and a smile spreads across his face. "Finally the dance is ready to begin, may Domi find us worthy... and you too my half-orc friend!"

The little man's eyes dart from place to place as he searches for danger, but he answers the half-orc's querries as best he can, "I'm Jones and these are the Children," he waves a hand to indicate the rest of the group. "I've no idea where we are, but Farraday brought us... and you too it seems. As for what we're about, you already have the right notion. We're here to combat evil most foul, and if you choose to stand with us, may Domi bless your hammer and your heart."

Magog (2nd)
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 4:51:33 PM
" Lets party" he says cracking his neck and nuckles at the same time, he also tests his balance and make ready to bash things

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 6:18:08 PM
Peerimus' original plan in mind Jaeden sees that the druid is busy casting so takes it upon himself to position the 'frontline'.

"You," he bellows as he points to the new half-orc, "... guard North with the bear and be ready to support where ever the opponent attacks. "Savin, Sly... Guard the west southwest flank. I'll take the east southeast. If they come between any of our three points colapse to form a front line. Peerimus, if you can hear me, whereever they come from keep Yorrick in the rear to guard the flank."

"Stand strong and remember we are the Children of Chaos!"

Jaeden Ohm Part 2 d20+22=31 d20+17=33 2d6(1+6)+11=18 2d6(5+3)+11=19
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 6:24:03 PM
With his last statement Jaeden moves Dalek 5' to the southeast [5' step to Q13] and readies an attack.

actions
* 5' step to Q13
* Readied Attack [hit ac 31,33 dmg 18,19]

Magog (3rd) enlarged hp 102 ac 11 d20+21=30 d20+16=20 d8+16=18 d8+16=20
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 7:09:07 PM
Magog hears the fighter instructions and will take a step to N8,hefts his the warhammer readys his attack as well

Actions
5' step to N8
Readied attacks [hit AC30,20 dammage 18,20]

Teeth and Claws - Round 02 (DM/Al) 50d8(2+3+8+8+2+1+7+8+1+8+6+2+8+1+4+6+5+2+7+5+2+2+3+6+2+3+3+7+5+4+4+6+5+6+5+8+8+4+8+7+5+7+5+8+8+8+4+2+7+4)=250 d20+8=9 d20+6=26 d20+9=21 d20+9=18 d20+9=15 d20+9=10 d20+9=22 d20+9=16
Wednesday May 3rd, 2006 9:43:29 PM
Magog catches on fast. Looks like he may have to. Especially as he is unarmored.

Father Jasper casts Bull's Strength on Jaeden.

Sly calls a friendly greeting.

Firn'gaer casts a spell and everyone grows. *squeak* Except for Rufus.

Peerimus casts a spell to the north and the vegetation erupts in riot of twisting, writhing stalks. He assesses the environment, planning for survival after the attack. If the group survives the attack. He calls for a defensive formation.

Jones rouses for battle. Evil awaits. This is it.

Jaeden hears Peerimus' call. He begins assigning positions and outlining formations. Whether the group is up to it is left to be seen. A seasoned troop of soldiers, certainly. But adventurers? We shall see.

=================

A high pitches squawk comes from the north along with the sound of thrashing, then things appear from out of the tall stalk wall. Most are squat medium sized things. They push into the circle on huge hind legs. Small front legs end in clawed appendages. The claws look very sharp. Their broad face is dominated by a mouth three feet wide. The mouths open and shut in a popping spasm to reveal three rows of razor teeth. A row of armored bone plating covers the humped back of each of the creatures. These frog things might be amusing, if they were not so obviously deadly.

Even more intimidating, though, is the single creature that stalks out of the reeds from the west. As large as most of the Children of Chaos now are, it's bullet head surveys the group on a graceful neck. It's mouth opens to reveal slashing razor teeth and fangs dripping with dark green fluid. This is a predator. It turns its head to view the group with its other eye, then gives a hiss like a blast of escaping steam. Its feet thud against the ground, then it lets out a Scream that seems to shake the ground. (Savin, Yorrick, Dalek, Jaeden, Sly, Luke, Jones, and Father Jasper: Will Save vs DC14 or be Stunned for 1d4 rounds.)

The smaller ones attack.

b01 Bites Firn'gaer AC21, Miss
b02 Bites Dalek AC18, Miss (Dalek may take an AoO against one of these, and)
b05 Bites Dalek AC15, Miss (Jaeden may take an AoO against one of these.)
b03 Bites Peerimus AC10, Miss (Peerimus may take an AoO against this one.)
b04 Bites Sly AC22, Miss (Sly may take an AoO against one.)
b07 Bites Sly AC16, Miss (of these two.)

The frog-like creatures leap in quickly on their powerful hind legs. But whether it is the unnatural dark or their unfamiliarity with this new prey, none lands a solid bite on any of the Children of Chaos.

From out in the dense vegetation come sounds of rustling, the pounding tread of heavy clawed feet, and a cry in answer to the large razor toothed creature.

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

Father Jasper hp 94 AC 20
Thursday May 4th, 2006 5:52:30 AM
Father Jasper will cast a new spell summon monster IV (Snake, Huge Viper) (33 hp) he will call it as close to the r12 monster

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X 2, -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d100=81 d100=94 d100=8 d20+15=31 d20+10=27 d20+10=30 3d6(4+5+3)=12 d8+8=14 d8+8=10 d8+8=11
Thursday May 4th, 2006 8:05:15 AM
Sly faces his Tadpole(bo4) with an attack of oppertuny Swing and hit him ( 80%/AC 31)with the sword of Storing, and it had a spell in the sword Lighting), schocking the enermy for (12 hp of damages). Sly hit him again on his back swing ( 94%/AC 27), againg doing (14 hp of damage, total of 26 hp).
For the second attack on Tadpole(b07), Sly swing again ((8%/Ac 30 Critical) with 11 hp damages)). Misses his target by inches. Sly will ajust his shiels for the best protection, will wait for another opening.

Luke remembers the Magic sword that Sly has, he will wait fot the next round.

PS: Al what a time to get a critical hit when I miss my Percentage! Just my luck. LOL! Also Sly and Luke never moved, the enermy came to him.

Sly Spells

0) Deteck Magic, Read Magic, Flar and Ray of Frost.

1) Magic MissilsX2, Shocking Grasp and Feather Fall.

2) Flaming Spear, Levetate and Web.

3) Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball and Fly.

Firn'gaer - AC24, HP 77 d20+22=31 5d4(4+3+3+4+2)+5=21
Thursday May 4th, 2006 9:15:35 AM
Firn'gaer doesn't say much as the reptile bounds in on him. It's talons are deflected off his Shield and the medium-sized gnome doesn't want to play with his opponent having never faced one.

He calls on his arcane power, Cast Defensively DC31, and forming before him are 5 glowing orbs. In momemts they streak, unerringly, into his opponent, b01.

Empowered Magic Missile - Damage 1.5*(5d4(4+3+3+4+2))+5 = 29

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 214 rounds
Extended Haste - 20 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 109 rounds

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jones AC 23, HP 57 (+8 temporary hp) [enlarge, haste, bless, divine power] d20+15=24
Thursday May 4th, 2006 3:14:28 PM
Not stunned by the creature's cry, Jones calls upon Domi to imbue him with power. Then he moves forward to aid Sly and takes a flanking position on b07.

(casts divine power and moves to H15)

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 106/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed,Higher Ground) d20+4=20 d20+3=17 d20+12=28 d6+6=11 d20+24=32 d100+24=86 d100+24=82 2d6(4+6)+14=24 d20+24=27 d20+24=27 d20+19=32 2d6(5+4)+14=23 2d6(4+2)+14=20 2d6(1+6)+14=21 d20+12=29 d20+12=29 d20+12=16 d20+7=13 d6+6=11 d6+6=8 d6+6=11 d4+4=5
Thursday May 4th, 2006 3:51:35 PM
Moments after his call for mellee positioning the comically demonic frogs burst into the clearing along with the larger predatory beast. The beast emits a piercing call that threatens to steal the strength from his limbs but he resists the effects and stands strong [will save 20].

His bond with Dalek tells him that the horse struggles against the effect as well but also breaks free of it's influence [will save 17].

The devil frogs close and Dalek kicks out at the first to approach, smacking it square in the head [AoO vs. b02: 86% hit AC28 dmg 11]. The next closes in and Jaeden takes a swing from horseback. He too connects and digs deep into the offending creature. [AoO vs b05: 82% hit ac 32 dmg 24].

The battle now under way both horse and man focus on the same opponent [b05] feeling a sense of unity neither had felt before. Jaeden swings three hasted strikes down at the beast [attack b05: hit ac 27,27,32 dmg 23,20,21]. Dalek adds his own blows, sending in three kicks and a darting bite [attack b05: hit ac 29,29,16,13 dmg 11,8,11,5].

The warriors military training pays off and even in the heat of his battle he keeps the presence of mind to survey the rest of the field.

"Half-Orc! Quick, help the Gnome!

"Peerimus, send Yorrick to support the western flank!"

Savin ac 25 hps 115/115 haste, bless, enlarge d20+11=27 d20+18=36 d20+16=19 d20+19=21 2d6(2+5)+6=13 d20+16=20 d20+16=32 d20+16=34 d20+16=32 d20+11=14 2d6(4+1)+6=11 2d6(5+4)+6=15 2d6(6+2)+6=14 2d6(3+1)+6=10
Thursday May 4th, 2006 6:49:19 PM
OCC Al, Savin should have gotten an AOO with his spiked chain as the creatures closed. B03 at least. Enlarge I have a reach of 15' with it)

Savin shakes off the effects of the yell and lashes out with his chain at B03 as it closes the distance with Peerimus. He smiles as the chain wraps around the legs of the creature and gives it a mighty pull hoping to pull its feet out. Str check 18 (ooc Rolled a 3 +6 str, +4 for large size, +2 for spiked chain, +4 for improved trip. Not sure of its, modifiers but taking 10 it would have to get +10 on its str roll. I am rolling my follow up attack for successful trip result. Ignore if it is in vain.

To hit modifiers for chain +1 for MW, +6 for str bonus, +2 for opponent prone, +9 base +1 haste, -1 large size, +1 bless)

Savin follows up with his trip attack with a successful AOO with another swing. It isn't his best and he only hits ac 21 with it. If this is enough he inflicts 13 points of damage on B03

Savin then whisks the chain back to his glove of storing and summons his quarterstaff out of his other one (both free actions). He launches into a flurry of blows against B03

Hit ac 20,32,34,32,14

assuming that ac 14 is a miss Savin does 11+15+14+10= 50 points of damage to B03 with his flurry.

He yells to Firn'gaer, "Can't we just teleport back out of here using that artifact?"

Jaeden Free Action
Thursday May 4th, 2006 7:06:22 PM
We can't Savin, Jaeden bellows, ... Takes too long to get it working!

Peerimus AC 23 HP 81 and Yorrick AC 21 HP 82 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+11=28 d100=1 d20+19=29 d20+18=34 d8+10=17 d20+22=25 d20+10=27 d20+10=12 d20+5=21 d100=81 d100=35 2d6(4+1)+7=12 2d6(2+6)+7=15
Thursday May 4th, 2006 9:02:53 PM
Peerimus's mind categorizes the creatures as froglike, though considerably more dangerous than any frog. As it closes he levels out a nice cut, but the shadowed illumination of the night has him miscalculate the swing and he hits nothing but air. The druid takes some consolation that the creature has the same problem.

The foreign fighter calling himself Magog is blocking the way for Yorrick to be able to move by to assist him. So Peerimus takes what he hopes is the next best action and sends him to free up Firngaer. [Handle animal 29, attack b01] (Since Yorrick is not enlarged he should be able to get to Q/9)

Yorrick moves in and swings with one great paw, [Hit AC 34 Scent removes concealment Dmg 17 Grapple 25]

Peerimus uses his staff against the creature in front of him. "Magog, either get in the fight or get out of the way!" [Attack b03 PA -2 Hit 27/12/21 %81/35 Dmg 12/15]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 20 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 109 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 20 rounds
Bless

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11 d20+13=29 d100=26 d8+8=11 d20+8=12 d8+8=11 d20=4
Thursday May 4th, 2006 9:15:43 PM
With a grin across his face he snarls at the critters and turns throwing a pair of Javalins at the large ugly beasty " nice teeth, allow me to knock some out for you) hit ac 29 damage 11 second hit ac 12 damage 11 4% miss ( lol i miss twice here )

Father Jasper hp 94 AC 20 (back post) d20+11=28
Thursday May 4th, 2006 9:19:47 PM
Jasper inhails some of the critters nasy breath but seams not affected and goes on casting his spell
will save

Biting!!! - Round 03 (DM/Al)
Thursday May 4th, 2006 10:36:28 PM
:: OOC :: Sorry, made a mistake with one of the spells. See notes below.

Father Jasper shakes off the effects of the large creature's scream, and he begins incanting a spell. (Rolled Will for you. DC28. Summon Monster is a Full Round Action. Your Huge Viper will appear on your turn at E11/H14. From there it can attack at will.)

Sly Foxx is not so lucky. The cry catches him off guard and he (Rolled Will for Sly. DC13. Sly is Stunned for 2 rounds. He may move on Round 5. Sorry, Sly.) Luke is stunned too. He stands frozen by the terrifying cry of the creature. (Rolled Will for Luke. DC13. He is Stunned for 3 rounds. He may move on Round 6. Sorry, Luke. Bad luck guys.)

Firn'gaer casts on the defensive, and five glowing orbs incinerate the face full of teeth that stands before him. The creature is burned to a crisp.

Jones shakes off the Scream and casts a spell. Then with the fleetness of Haste, he circles around Sly's attackers to take up a position opposite the half-elf. He is unaware that the Bladesinger is now Stunned.

Jaeden and Dalek fight off the effects of the Scream. Dalek strains with the weight on his back. His friend and master has never been this heavy. Jaeden quickly strikes down one of the Bounding creatures as it runs in for an attack. Dalek wounds the other one. (I rolled your miss chances. Jaeden: 94, 51, 47, Dalek: 1, 5.) In a flurry of steel Jaeden slices the remaining creature into a bloody spray. Dalek misses twice in the darkness.

Savin's chain strikes out, whipping around the feet of the bounding creature. With croak of surprise it braces on all fours, and the Chain Pulls from Savin's grip. (Woldian Special Attack Rules, auto-failure on 1, 2, or 3.) With a click of his fingers, the monk calls a staff from his other glove. Three blows out of five break through the frog mouth's armor, beating it to a bloody pulp. (I rolled your miss chances. Savin: 81, 23, 26)

(BTW, you have a 20-foot threat range with the Chain and Enlarge. Sorry I forgot you had the chain in hand.)

Peerimus sends Yorrick to help Firn'gaer. The bear arrives too late, the creature is nothing but ash. The creature that came after Peerimus is a stain in the ash on the ground.

Unarmored, Magog decides not to close with the razor teeth that the creatures of this land possess in bounty. He throws javelins in stead. One hits penetrating the creatures rough hide. The creature easily ducks the second throw, snapping at the missile as it flies by. (BTW, Javelins are 1d6+STR not 1d8+STR.)

=================

The large creature drives straight toward the thing that hurt it. In the way, stands Peerimus. It's teeth fail to penetrate the druid's protection.

r12 Bite Peerimus AC18.

The two frog things attack Sly. And this time, Sly is Stunned and cannot dodge. *aHoo* *aHoo* One lands a near bite. But for the darkness he would have bitten a big chunk of Bladesinger flesh.

b04 Bite Sly AC24, Claw AC14, AC17, (Miss chance 17 /Miss)
b07 Bite Sly AC20, Claw AC13, AC16, Miss

More sounds of thrashing come from the Entangling plants to the north.

More of the Bounding frog things come leaping out of the grass from all sides. They do not hesitate, bent only upon blood and killing.

Two rush from the south with startling speed.

One comes from the southeast Bounding across the ash covered floor directly at Jaeden and Dalek. (Jaeden and Dalek you may take an AoO against b25.)

Four appear from the northeast, attacking Firn'gaer, Yorrick and Dalek. Yorrick, you may make one AoO against any of b22, b33, b36, or b37. Jaeden or Dalek, you may make an AoO against b37.)

b22 Bite Yorrick AC23, Damage 13hp (Miss Chance 74. If you take this one down with your AoO, you forgo the damage.)
b33 Bite Yorrick AC16, Miss
b36 Bite Firn'gaer AC18, Miss
b37 Bite Dalek AC26, Damage 16hp (Miss Chance 33. If you take this one down with your AoO, you forgo the damage.)

Two come in from the northwest, one attacks Peerimus and the other attacks Savin. (Peerimus you may take an AoO against b20. Savin you may take an AoO against b23.) They come charging in with blind ferocity. Their three rows of teeth ripping and rending. Only the darkness saves Savin from a nasty bite.

b20 Bite Peerimus AC24, Damage 15hp (Miss Chance 93. If you take this one down with your AoO, you forgo the damage.)
b23 Bite Savin AC27, (Miss Chance 7 /Miss)

From the west and southwest three attack Jones from behind. (Jones, you may take an AoO against either b20.

b21 Bite Jones AC22, Miss
b31 Bite Jones AC16, Miss
b34 Bite Jones AC23, Damage 15hp (Miss Chance 80. If you take this one down with your AoO, you forgo the damage.)

The crash of more vegetation comes from beyond the wall. The thud of more heavy footfalls.

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Al's Mistake: It's been pointed out to me that Enlarge Person only works on Persons. Yorrick, Luke and Dalek remain the size they were before. This is only a problem for Jaeden and Dalek. Jaeden, Dalek is now considered to be carrying a Heavy Load.

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

STATUS
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B04 Uninjured
B07 Uninjured
R12 Wounded
B19 Uninjured
B20 Uninjured
B21 Uninjured
B22 Uninjured
B23 Uninjured
B24 Uninjured
B25 Uninjured
B31 Uninjured
B32 Uninjured
B33 Uninjured
B34 Uninjured
B35 Uninjured
B36 Uninjured
B37 Uninjured

Sly Stunned Till Round 5
Luke Stunned Till Round 6

Note: This post shows no rolls. I hit the submit button and the site logged me off. Lost all of the actual rolls. But thank god I don't compose on the site. You'll just have to trust the rolls I've logged here for this post. Sorry.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 106/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed,Higher Ground) Dalek d20+24=30 d20+11=14 2d6(1+6)+14=21 d6+6=8 d20+17=22 d20+24=40 d100=24 2d6(1+4)+14=19 d20+24=43 d20+24=38 d100=91 4d6(6+5+2+6)+28=47 d20+18=31 d100=17
Friday May 5th, 2006 2:58:43 AM
A new foe close from the darkness and both horse and rider lash out at it [Jaeden AoO vs b37 hit ac 30 dmg 21 / Dalek AoO vs B37 hit AC14 dmg 8].

Jaeden recovers from his strike and with a quick mental impulse tells Dalek to back off. He slides off the horses side [ride 22] and Dalek takes a step back [5' step to P11:Q12].

With Dalek out of the way Jaeden goes to work. His first again arcs in to finish off the new frog [attack1 vs b37: 24% Hit AC40 dmg 19]. The beast is cleaved in twain and the warrior doesn't stop. He turns right with a low sweeping swing and utterly anihilates the remaining frog that opposes him [attack2 vs b25 91% hit ac 43 crit confirmation ac 38 dmg 47.]

Seeing the closest foe to the north the warrior takes a five foot step towards it [5' step to R11:S12] and swings his sword yet again. His strike seems true but somehow it misses, the darkness playing tricks on his eyes attack3 vs. b33 17% miss conceal].

question
What AC are we targeting?

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+1=18 d20+1=17
Friday May 5th, 2006 7:36:43 AM
OOC: Sly made his will save (18) and So did Luke (17)

Sly is suprised that he cannot move, He's looking into his enermy's eyes. Sly tries to cast Magic Missels, he cannot open his mouth to speak the words. Then he remembers he had lifted his sword before he went solid, that means that the spell id still in his sword, so Sly tries to tell the big mouth frog Go ahead, walk into my sword, but again no sound is uttered.

Luke Now will attack at B07, BUT find that he cannot move, He cannot reason as to why?? He wimpers to Sly, again no sound?? He is a living statue.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 81 and Yorrick AC 21 HP 82 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+18=29 d8+10=13 d20+22=32 d20+22=36 d8+10=15 d20+18=34 d20+18=23 d20+13=25 d8+10=12 d8+10=17 2d6(4+5)+5=14 d20+10=29 d100=72 2d6(5+1)+6=11 d20+12=21 d20+12=16 d20+7=10 d100=54 d100=79 d100=46 2d6(2+1)+4=7 2d6(6+1)+4=11
Friday May 5th, 2006 1:35:50 PM
One of the frog things moves by the bear and Yorrick swipes at the creature his claw tearing deeply and dragging the weaker smaller creature down.
[Hit AC 29 Dmg 13 Grapple 32] With the creaure in his grasp, the bear then begins to tear it apart. [Grapple 36 dmg 15] With the second rip inti the frog like creature it stops struggling and Yorrick moves on to the next opponent.
Yorrick attacks b33 [Hit AC 34/23/25 Dmg 12/17/14]

As the frog monster closes, Peerimus swings being able to take advantage of his greater reach. He connects solidly [Still PA-2 Hit AC 29 %71 Dmg 12] The druid steps in close to the large raptor-like lizard [K/8] and calls for Magog to go help Jasper.
[Hit AC 21/16/10 %54/79/46 Dmg 7/11/miss]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 19 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 108 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 19 rounds
Bless

Firn'gaer - AC24, HP77 d20+22=29 5d4(4+4+4+4+2)+5=23
Friday May 5th, 2006 3:19:46 PM
Firn'gaer casts another group of magical missiles against b36.

Cast defensively DC29
Magic missile - damage 23

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 213 rounds
Extended Haste - 19 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 108 rounds

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin ac 25 hps 115/115 haste, bless, enlarge LM10/11 d20+12=19 d100=39 2d6(4+2)+16=22 d20+12=17 d20+12=16 d20+12=26 d20+12=29 d20+5=16 d100=31 d100=44 2d6(4+6)+14=24 2d6(6+6)+14=26 d20+13=27
Friday May 5th, 2006 3:51:52 PM
Savin sees one coming and swings at it taking his AOO. Hit AC 19/ made miss chance/ for 22 points of damage.

Savin then goes into a hasted flurry of blows and he looks like a mini whirl wind as he staff is moving so fast. He is using power attack giving +4 to his damage. Unfortunately he is going so fast several of his blows miss with only 2 finding the target. (Rolled miss chance and made them)

Though Savin doesn't hit much, his hits are effective smashing his opponent for 24 and 26 points of damage or 50 total.

(ooc explanation of damage 2d6 for large sized staff, +6 strength, +4 power attack doubled for striking with a two handed weapon)

Savin glances around trying to makes sure he keeps an eye out on his companions. (spot 27)

DM/Al
Saturday May 6th, 2006 11:09:03 AM
Waiting on Jones, Magog, and Father Jasper.

I'll wait till Noon PDT, then I'll have to post without them.

Father Jasper d20+6=19 d6+4=10 d6=1 10d6(6+4+6+3+3+2+1+3+3+2)=33
Sunday May 7th, 2006 1:22:28 PM
Father Jasper Sends his summon to attack the frogs swarming Jones snapping and biting with its fangs hit dc 19 damage 10 + dc 14 poision (1 con damage)
Father Jasper mean while will call Flames from the sky with a prayer from Alemi (flame strike centered on the r12 monster (33 hp damage)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X , -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11
Sunday May 7th, 2006 1:25:09 PM
magog hefts his hammer and starts to the fighting full on taking a step to attack the b36 demon frog at (r7)

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11 d20+21=29 d20+16=22 d100=86 d100=43 d8+16=20 d8+16=19
Sunday May 7th, 2006 1:28:10 PM
magog hefts his hammer and starts to the fighting full on taking a step to attack the b36 demon frog at (r7) hit ac 29/22 damage 20/19

Occ sorry about not posting on friday from both me and Jon he was working lates and i have to watch the kiddies til late ( my son did not wan to sleep )( this wewekend was very busy too sorry guys)

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11(2nd)
Sunday May 7th, 2006 1:39:29 PM
If anyone happens to look There seams to be a smile across Magogs face as he enters battle swinging his hammer in both hand, One would almost thing that he is happy or maybe a bit mad

Blood In the Ashes - Round 04 (DM/Al) d20+8=11 d20+8=19 d20+8=10 d20+8=11 d20+8=15 d20+9=12 d20+9=19 d20+9=17 d20+9=25 d100=88 d10+6=15 d20+9=19 d20+9=20 d20+7=20 d20+7=8 d20+7=9 d20+7=16 d20+9=25 d20+9=29 d20+9=11 d20+7=13 d20+7=25 d20+7=15 d20+7=16 d20+7=24 d20+7=18 d20+9=22 d100=43 d100=30 d100=82 d100=72 d10+6=15 d10+6=9 d6+6=8 d6+6=12 d20+12=30 d100=78 2d8(4+7)+8=19 d20+12=31 d100=10
Sunday May 7th, 2006 5:55:03 PM
Jaeden's Enlarged Greatsword cuts a frog creature nearly in two as it leaps in for a bite. It falls to the ground unmoving. The warrior quickly dismounts, and his steed backs away. The first creature is down, so he turns his blade to the one to the south. (b25 instead) The Greatsword draws a gout of blood, and the frog thing drops. He takes a Five-Foot Step next to Yorrick, and the frog thing explodes in a splatter of blood. (You took the first one down with your AoO, so I moved targets up incrementally. BTW, AC's are now listed below.)

Sly and Luke remain stunned by the terrible cry. Then Sly blinks. Looks like he's coming out of it. (Sly, you may act with your next post. Luke is still Stunned. Oh, and yes, you still have the spell in your sword.)

Yorrick takes hold of one of the smaller biters as it rushes in for the attack. (b22) It crushes under his paws, and with an extra tear, it rips in two. Then he reaches over Firn'gaer and slaps down the frog thing there. (b36) One. Two. The thing is smashed into an unrecognizable mass of flesh.

Peerimus gives the frog thing a hard whack as it comes in toward him. He hits hard, but doesn't bring the creature down. It takes a big chunk out of the druid's flesh. (Didn't quite take b20 out of the picture, Peerimus. Remember to take 15hp from the bite last round.) Then, possibly with the mistaken idea that his opponent is down, Peerimus turns to the larger threat. Both of the druid's blows bounce harmlessly off of the big raptor-like creature's tough hide. The third misses in the darkness.

Yorrick has already annihilated the creature threatening Firn'gaer, so the wizard turns his missiles on the creature still threatening Peerimus. (b20) The missiles of light vaporize the creature.

Savin swings at his attacker as it charges in. His staff bounces off of it's bony back without doing damage. He continues, churning out a flurry of blows. He connects with the frog-thing, this time breaking its back. (b23) It drops, and Savin transfers his attacks to the raptor engaged with Peerimus. Already wounded by Magog's javelin, the end of Savin's quarterstaff takes the creature down.

Conjured by Father Jasper, a Huge Viper appears to the west. It strikes at one of the frog creatures between Jones and Sly, but its fangs fail to penetrate the creature's bony back. With the raptor-like creature now down, Father Jasper turns a Flamestrike to the south, against the two frog creatures bounding quickly toward him from the south. One is slow and goes up in a puff of flame. (b32) The other one ducks half the blast. (b35) Its skin is cracked and blackened but it remains standing.

Magog turns to attack the frog thing to the east only to find that Yorrick has flattened it already.

Jones, almost completely surrounded, seems frozen and unable to act.

=======================================

Savin, Will Save, please.

Thumping noises come from the Entangling grass to the north.

One more frog-mouth crashes from the wall to the northeast. It attacks the largest thing in sight, Yorrick. (b28, No AoO. It only moved 5 feet out from the wall.) Its triple row of teeth miss, clacking on empty air.

b28 Bites Yorrick AC12

Three frogs bound out of the east along with two raptors. One of the raptors (r09) gives a cry that washes over almost the entire group. (Everyone except for Jones & the Huge Viper, Will Save vs DC14 or be stunned for 1d4 rounds.) The three frog things charge at Jaeden. One looks like he's coming in for a good bite. (Jaeden, you may take an AoO against any one of these three. Dalek, may take an AoO against b26.) The other raptor comes straight into the circle and takes a bite at Father Jasper. The raptor's teeth penetrate Jasper's adamantine breastplate, and the cleric of Alemi feels blood well from the wound. Worse yet, the Healer feels the characteristic burn of ... Poison!

b26 Bites Jaeden AC19
b29 Bites Jaeden AC17
b30 Bites Jaeden AC25, Miss 88, Damage 15hp (If you take this one down with your AoO, you forgo the damage.)
r10 Bites Father Jasper AC30, Miss 78, Damage 19hp, 17hp after DR (Poison!!! Fort Save vs DC12 or take 2d8 DEX damage for 6d4 Hours)

One raptor comes from the southeast. It makes it's way north and bites at Jaeden over the heads of the bounding frog creatures. Razor teeth snap by Jaeden's ear as the thing misses by a narrow margin in the dark.

r11 Bites Jaeden AC31, Miss 10 /Miss

From the south, the frog thing burnt by Father Jasper's Flamestrike hops toward the cleric drawing an Attack of Opportunity. Another bursts from the wall and comes charging north. Still another raptor follows. (r11) It comes around the wooden stand and approaches Jones and Sly.

Despite the appearance of the Huge Viper or the presence of Jones behind them, the two frog creatures continue to attack Sly Foxx. Bites and claws rain down on the stunned Bladesinger, but his Mithril armor keeps him safe. The effects of the raptor's scream wear off. Time for a little Bladesinger payback.

b04 Bite Sly AC19, Claw AC20, AC8
b07 Bite Sly AC20, Claw AC9, AC16

The frog things behind Jones rip into him with tooth and claw. Blood spurts as they rend his flesh. (Total 44hp)

b21 Bite Jones AC25, Claw AC13, AC25, Miss Chance 43 & 30, Damage 15+8 = 23hp
b31 Bite Jones AC29 (Crit AC22 Not Confirmed), Claw AC15, AC16, Miss Chance 82, Damage 9hp
b34 Bite Jones AC11, Claw AC24, AC18, Miss Chance 72, Damage 12hp

From the east another raptor emerges. It sends a Fearsome cry out over the group. (Another Will Save vs DC14 or be stunned for 1d4 rounds. Jones, Sly, Luke, Savin, Peerimus, Father Jasper, & Dalek.)

Jones looks in bad shape. And, as easily as these things seem to go down, more appear to take their place. The tall reed like plants rustle. There is no breeze.

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Don't forget the following Will Saves vs DC14:
2 Will Saves: Sly, Luke, Savin, Peerimus, Father Jasper
1 Will Save: Jones, Yorrick, Magog, Firn'gaer, Rufus, Jaeden & Dalek, & Huge Viper

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

AC's
B's are AC21
R's are AC22

STATUS
======
B04 Uninjured
B06 Uninjured
B07 Uninjured
B19 Uninjured
B21 Uninjured
B24 Uninjured
B31 Uninjured
B34 Uninjured
B35 Near Death
B26 Uninjured
B27 Uninjured
B28 Uninjured
B29 Uninjured
B30 Uninjured

Luke Stunned Till Round 6

Savin hps 115/115 ac 25 haste, bless, enlarged K10/11 d20+11=26 d20+11=21 d20+15=31 d20+15=30 d20+15=30 d20+15=21 d20+10=30 d20+10=25 2d6(2+5)+6=13 2d6(5+2)+6=13 2d6(1+6)+6=13 2d6(5+2)+6=13 2d6(1+1)+6=8 d100=58 d100=82 d100=58 d100=50
Monday May 8th, 2006 12:11:26 AM
Savin feels something effect him but not sure what it is fights off its effects hopefully with a will save of 26. He then makes his second save with a 21

Savin slides in front of Peerimus ands says, "I will cover Sly and Luke, you help out Jonas. He looks like he might get overwhelmed. Can you cast a spell to support him?"

Savin launches a flurry of blows B04 hoping to either kill it or distract it form Sly. His concentration seems to be back since he didn't swing as hard this round. He hits four times once critical for a total of 60 points of damage.

Rolled my miss chances but made them all.

Firn'gaer - AC 24, HP 77 d20+11=20 2d6(4+4)+11=19 d20+22=28 2d4(4+3)=7 d4=4
Monday May 8th, 2006 6:35:34 AM
[Will save DC20]

Things are not looking well.

Taking staff in hand, Firn'gaer calls forth a wall of flame that extends from r09 across the opening to r07, X14 to D18. The heat of the flame is facing away from the group.

Wall of Fire [from staff]: 19 points of fire damage; Within 10-ft: 7 damage; Within 20-ft: 4 damage; Concentration DC28

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 214 rounds
Extended Haste - 18 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 107 rounds
Wall of Fire - 8 rounds

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.
Staff of Fire (46/50)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d100=58 d20+7=19 d20+7=27 d4+1=4 d4+1=5 d20+5=16 d20+5=7
Monday May 8th, 2006 8:46:45 AM
Sly's eye are burning, so he blinks, 'I'm blinking! what else can I move?'He test his neck, mussels are easing but does not move. He test his arms, the seem to be move ever so slightly, 'My hand! Can I move my hand OR finger?'.

Sly had started his down ward swing before he went stiff, so if he can move his middle finger, he'll let this bony froggie know that Sly does not like him. Sly tries to open his mouth just a little, now with all his will power he tries to promounce the Words "poooodoooo oooouusstt!" sending two arrows into bo7. Any thing below his waist are still frozen. (Sly consentrated so hard the he never heard the two other screems)
(if every thing goes well, sly does 4+5=9hp on b07)

Luke sees that Sly is using his magic, tries to move and get in the action, But he still too frozen to move. "grrrr!"

OOC: Luke Will save are 16 & 7 (Poor Luke)
Sly on the other hand Made his % roll, will save 19 & 27 (better than last time) Magic Missels damages are 4+5=9 hp on beast 07.

Sly Speels

0 - Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flair and Ray of Frost.

1 - Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp,Feather Fall.

2 - Flaming Spear, Levetate, Web.

3 - Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 106/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed) d20+4=18 d20+3=16 d20+24=35 3d6(4+6+2)+14=26 d100=71 d20+12=18 d20+24=41 d20+24=31 6d6(6+1+2+1+2+5)+14=31 d100=90 d100+24=95 d20+24=38 3d6(3+4+1)+14=22 d20+19=36 d20+19=24 d100=47 6d6(1+5+1+3+3+5)+28=46
Monday May 8th, 2006 2:51:59 PM
Again that awful screech fills the air and attempts to steal the strength from his limbs. Again warrior and horse gather their will and resist the effect [jaeden 18 dalek 16].

A new wave of beasties attack, and Jaeden lets the point of his greatsword dip in invitation. Three of the frogs take the offered opening and lunge at his exposed head. At the last moment he lifts the point of the blade and the middle frog impales itself on the great blades not-so pointy point. Expecting to only be able to stop one the warrior bends at the knees and lowers his head towards the remaining devil frogs. He gives a thrust forward, throwing off the beasts timing and bouncing them off his shoulder plates [AoO vs. b30: 71% hit ac 35 dmg 26].

Once the beasts drop to the ground Dalek doesn't hesitate to kick out the one closest to him [AoO vs b26: hit ac 18 miss]. The horse's angle is off however and he misses the creature all together.

Dalek back off! a quick mental instruction to the horse is all it takes to get him out of harms way [move to n10:o11].

Jaeden doesn't stop moving once the beast bounce from his plates. He plants his right foot to stop his forward thrust and again lets the point of his blade drop. This time however he lets it continue to circle around and above him, coming down in a powerful overhand chop that smashes through one of the frogs and erasing it from existance [att1 vs b29: 90% hit crit ac 41 confirmed ac 31 dmg 45].

Now having much more space to work in Jaeden sweeps his blade right and low, trying to slice the remaining opponent. He hits the beast but not nearly as hard as his last blow [att2 vs b26: 71% hit ac 38 dmg 22]. He allows his blade to continue around and changes the direction of the blades momentum to deliver yet another overhand chop. Again his blade decends with the force of a giants thrown boulder and the beast explodes in a shower of gore and chitinous fragments [att3 vs. b26: 47% crit ac 36 confirmed ac 24 dmg 46].

Not liking Father Jaspers vunerability in that position Jaeden begins to move to support the priest [5' step r12:s13]

notes on damage
* Al, your post made me realize that i wasnt using the proper dmg for an enlarged greatsword. Should be 3d6. Therefore I'm rolling crits at 6d6
* dmg roll for the first crit i didn't double my addition dmg so the number there doesnt match my post
* for attack #2 i accidently added to my miss roll. i still hit and subtracted the number from my post.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 81 and Yorrick AC 21 HP 67-82 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+14=32 d20+14=23 d20+4=9 d4=4
Monday May 8th, 2006 4:32:19 PM
The two larger Raptors roar and the subsonics resonate through the druid, but his mind overcomes them. Not so, unfortunately for Yorrick, and the bear reels from the shuddering sound. (Peerimus Will 32/23 Yorrick Will 9 Stunned 4 rounds)

The druid catches Yoirricks predicament from the corner of his eye. Only one creature was there for now, He likely could get off the bigger spell he was thinking about. Firngaer throws up the wall of fire. "Excellent placement Firngaer. Jones, get out of there!" A bit of a panic seems to be rising into the druids voice at the mans predicament.
Regaining a bit of composure, "Magog get over and free up Firngaer, Yorrick is out for a few moments and we need Firngaer caring about grander things than a single opponent." Raising his voice again "I'm Bringing in more help!" and Peerimus will spontaneously cast SNA IV using a Heightened Scying.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 18 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 107 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 18 rounds
Bless

Father Jasper d20+11=28 d20+11=26 d20+4=15 d20+15=33
Monday May 8th, 2006 5:57:29 PM
Jasper hears the crys from the lizards and shakes off the effects, Jasper will double time it over to Jones in hopes that he will be alive when he gets there to heal him.

Viper will attack the R7 critter with a grapple grapple (33)(Occ i rolled the wrong mod for the grapple that is why there is the 15 listed al)

Father Jasper hp 94 AC 20
Monday May 8th, 2006 5:58:29 PM
Jasper hears the crys from the lizards and shakes off the effects, Jasper will double time it over to Jones in hopes that he will be alive when he gets there to heal him.

Viper will attack the R7 critter with a grapple grapple (33)(Occ i rolled the wrong mod for the grapple that is why there is the 15 listed al)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X , -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Jaeden Third Attack Contingency OOC
Monday May 8th, 2006 6:16:50 PM
*** OOC ***

If Jaeden's 2nd attack kills it's target he will take his 5' step first as per the post then make his third attack at r10.

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11 d20+4=5 d4=3
Monday May 8th, 2006 6:32:23 PM
Magog sneers lets out a roar and try too move but stunned by the crys from the the raptor (3 rounds)

Father Jasper hp 94 AC 20 d20+3=15
Monday May 8th, 2006 6:34:12 PM
occ just looked at als post viper make its save and cont with above move

Death On the Savage Plains - Round 05 (DM/Al) d20+9=24 d4+1=5 d4=3 d20+12=31 d20+9=13 d100=15 d20+10=23 d20+9=21 d20+9=12 d100=93 d10+6=14 d20+6=24 d20+6=26 d20+6=15 d20+9=28 d20+7=15 d20+7=23 d100=34 d100=41 d10+6=11 d6+6=8 d20+12=27 d20+12=26 d20+7=15 d20+7=13 d100=89 d100=95 2d8(3+1)+8=12 2d8(3+5)+8=16 d20+12=13 d20+7=19 d20+7=26 d100=6 d20+9=10 d20+7=11 d20+7=24 d20+9=22 d20+9=14 d20+9=21 d20+12=25 d20+7=20 d20+7=25 d20+7=25 d20+7=14 d20+7=26 d20+7=21 d20+7=21 d20+7=11 d100=66 d100=61 d100=79 d100=6 d6+6=9 d6+6=7 d6+6=10 d20+9=10 d20+12=18 d20+9=12
Monday May 8th, 2006 10:16:34 PM
Savin fights off the forces acting upon his mind and steps up to help Sly. With a flurry of blows, he turns one of the frog creatures into a red mist.

Firn'gaer conjures a Wall of Fire. The line of raptors and frog creatures catch fire. The big mouthed frog nearest Father Jasper drops, and the rest scream in pain.

Sly snaps out of his stunned terror and begins to cast a spell. This draws an Attack of Opportunity from the big mouth next to him. (Bite Sly AC24) It bites, but can't penetrate Sly's armor. Sly's spell goes off and Three magic missiles slam into the creature. (You missed one. I rolled a 5 for you.) The creature is blackened and dying, but still on its feet. Poor Luke is hit by the terrible screams, and his muscles refuse to move. (Luke stunned for 3 more rounds, Can move on Round 8).

Jaeden runs the point of his blade clear through a bounding frog. Dalek misses a kick, then backs into the protected center of the group. Jaeden cuts another foe clean through the center, then follows through to drop a third. He steps five feet to Father Jasper's side, and cuts the head off one of the burning raptors.

Something primal in the raptors' scream strikes to Yorrick's brave heart. He freezes unable to move. Peerimus sees things going badly. He begins a summoning spell to call on a beast of the Mother and the Father.

Father Jasper hustles over to Jones, moving slowly in his medium armor. On the way he draws Attacks of Opportunity from one flaming raptor and a frog mouth. (r11 AoO Bite Father Jasper AC31, Miss Chance 15 - Miss, b07 AoO Bite Father Jasper AC13) The Cleric has Alemi's luck this day. The Raptor nearly lands a good bite, but misses in the dark.

(Father Jasper, you took 19hp last time, and Poison as well. I rolled your Fortitude vs the Poison as well. You passed with a 23 vs DC12. Also note that you need a Touch Attack before you may initiate a Grapple. And if you succeed in your Grapple, you need to roll Damage to your opponent.)

The Huge Viper slithers toward a victim on the far side of the melee. On the way it draws Attacks of Opportunity from two frog mouths. (b17 AoO Bite AC19, Miss Chance 93, Damage 14hp, b21 AoO Bite AC12) One of them takes a big chunk out of the snake. Before it can even pass a third opponent, the Huge Viper crosses Firn'gaer's Wall of Fire. (Take a further 19hp damage.) It bursts into flames and dies of the combination of the bite and the fire.

Magog, like Yorrick, is struck with fear by the cry of the raptor creatures. He stands unmoving. (Can Move on Round 8).

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To the north the sound of ripping comes from the Entangling plants.

To the northeast a lone frog rips at Yorrick, flat-footed and unable to protect himself. The creature opens it's large mouth and bites into Yorrick's leg, a claw rakes the bear's flesh.

b28 Bite Yorrick AC28, Claw AC15, AC23, Miss Chance 34, 41, Damage 11+8=19hp

To the east, the large raptors come through the flames and attack Jaeden. They rip huge chunks from his flesh with their teeth. But worse than that, they inject poison into the wounds. Jaeden feels the burn slowing his reflexes. Can he fight it off?

r08 Bite Jaeden AC27, Claw AC15, AC13, Miss Chance 89, Damage 16hp (Poison!!! Fort Save vs DC12 or take 2d8 DEX damage for 6d4 Hours)
r09 Bite Jaeden AC26, Miss Chance 95, Damage 12hp (Poison!!! Fort Save vs DC12 or take 2d8 DEX damage for 6d4 Hours)

All across the southeast, the south and the southwest, the frog creatures come bounding through the ashes. They throw themselves at the Wall of Fire in a blind scramble to bite and rend. (3 Fried. 2 only charred.)

The large raptor (r11) continues to attack Father Jasper, completely disregarding the flames in which it stands. It lives to kill. Snap, rend, rend, a claw narrowly misses the cleric in the Darkness. Then the raptor is consumed by the fire and dies.

r11 Bite Jasper AC13, Claw AC19, AC26, Miss Chance 6.

The lone standing frog mouth attacks Sly. None of it's attacks can break through Sly's protection.

b07 Bite Sly AC10, Claw AC11, AC24.

Jones is at the mercy of the horde behind him. They want to eat him. They want his blood. Already covered in his own blood, Jones dodges and weaves, but it is not enough. One claw, the next, then Jones is down. The raptor burns up in the flames, but the frog things leap upon his fallen body, gulping down strips of bloody flesh. (Jones is at -13.)

b21 Bite Jones AC22, Claw AC20, AC25, Miss Chance 66, Damage 9hp
b31 Bite Jones AC14, Claw AC25, AC14, Miss Chance 61, Damage 7hp
b34 Bite Jones AC21, Claw AC26, AC21, Miss Chance 79, Damage 10hp
r07 Bite Jones AC25, Claw AC21, AC11, Miss Chance 6

From the northwest a raptor and two frogs appear. A frog and a raptor attack Peerimus, but both miss. (You may take an AoO against b16 if you wish to cease casting your summoning spell.)

b16 Bite Peerimus AC10
r13 Bite Peerimus AC18

The third frog bounds after Sly. It misses too.

b17 Bite Sly AC12

More footfalls come from outside the circle. There is still survival to think about. Still, it's hard to push out the grunts of the feasting creatures that rip and tear at Jones' body.

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

AC's
B's are AC21
-Touch AC13
-Grapple AC22
R's are AC22
-Touch AC12
-Grapple AC30

STATUS
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B07 Near Death
B21 Uninjured
B31 Uninjured
B34 Uninjured
B28 Uninjured
R08 Near Death
R09 Near Death
B13 Wounded
B15 Wounded
B16 Uninjured
B17 Uninjured
R13 Uninjured

Luke Stunned Till Round 8
Yorrick Stunned Till Round 9
Magog Stunned Till Round 8

Father Jasper hp 63 AC 20 10d6(4+1+6+6+4+1+3+6+6+1)=38
Monday May 8th, 2006 10:42:37 PM
Father Jasper calling the aid of Alemi Flame Strike again trying to kill all the creature that killed Jones (38 hp damage)

Father Jasper hp 63 AC 20
Monday May 8th, 2006 10:43:03 PM
0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
-- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11
Monday May 8th, 2006 10:46:01 PM
Magog stands frozzen on the spot dazed shaking his head trying to clear it and regain him thoughts

Savin ac 25 hps 115/115 haste, enlarge, bless d20+11=13 d20+11=27 d20+11=23 d20+11=17 d20+4=22 d100=32 d100=2 d100=34 2d6(6+2)+14=22 2d6(3+4)+14=21 2d6(4+6)+14=24
Monday May 8th, 2006 11:21:01 PM
Savin sees Jonas fall and feels regret at not getting to know the man better. He seemed like a nice fellow but their time was to short for true friendship to develop.

Then the call to battle lures him back to reality. He wishes he had time to activate his tattoo but to many opponents keep coming in. He attacks the new raptor threatening Peerimus's flank R13 and attacks with a power attack flurry of blows. He should have hit 3 times but the darkness through off one of his attacks and caused him to miss. (OOC Does the wall of flame give us enough light where this doesn't matter?)

If three hits happen, then Savin does 67 points of damage to the foul beast. If only 2 hit, then he only does 43. (powerattacked for +4)

He yells out to his friends, "Why are we staying here? All we can do is take losses? Firn'gaer use the artifact to get us out of here." I am making the assumption that Firn'gaer took the artifact back when he rejoined the group.

Firn'gaer - AC 24; HP 77 2d6(5+3)+8=16 2d6(1+4)+8=13 2d4(1+3)=4 2d4(3+3)=6 d4=4 d4=2
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 6:59:24 AM
Firn'gaer calls a wand, magic missile, from his magical haversack. Taking his staff of fire, Firn'gaer conjures another wall of flame. This time he extends it into the grass.

[Wall of Fire: From N5 and extends in both directions 100-ft with the heat away.]

"I don't have Faraday!" He calls back to Savin.

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 212 rounds
Extended Haste - 17 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 106 rounds
Wall of Fire - 7 rounds [Wall of Fire: 16; 20-ft 4 points; 10-ft 4]
Wall of Fire - 8 rounds [Wall of Fire: 13; 20-ft 6 points; 10-ft 2]

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.
Staff of Fire (44/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d100=67 d20+19=37 d20+14=25 3d6(5+4+5)=14 d8+8=12 d8+8=10
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 7:44:01 AM
Sly can now move, he goes into his wind-mill attack on B17, because he's fresh opponent, with the first blow (hits ac37 for 14hp lightning bolt plus 12hp from the sword blade, total of 26hp), with his spin done sly hit his enery with a scend down ward blow (hit ac25 for another 10hp of danages).

Sly yells at Fr Jones "I'll be right with you! Just as soon as this loud mouth drops."

Luke tries to move but to no avail.

Sly made his percentage 67%
first Attack hit ac 37 for 14hp(magic)+12hp(sword)=26hp.
Second attack hit Ac 25 for 10hp damages.

Sly's Spells
0= Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost,

1= Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2= Flaming Spear' Levatats,Web.

3= Lighting Bolts, Feather Fall, Fly.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 66-81 and Yorrick AC 21 HP 63-82 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] 1d3=2 d20+11=14 d20+11=30 d20+16=32 d20+16=28 d8+8=14 d20+11=29 d20+11=28 d20+6=25 d8+8=14 d8+8=9 2d6(4+4)+4=12 d20+11=12 d20+11=15 d20+6=26 d20+6=10 d100=43 2d6(4+3)+4=11
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 8:56:41 AM
"I have Faraday Savin, but it takes him an hour to do anything. This fight will be long decided before Faraday can da anything."

Peerimus takes a 5 foot step back and completes the spell. (M8) and two brown bears appear at (JK-89) and (GH-1213). The bear at (JK-89) attacks R13. One of the claws connects and the bear wrestles the creature into a Grapple, though the bear can not bring its teeth to the mark, nor its other claw.

[Bear 1 Claw AC 14/30 Grapple 32 Grapple for Bite 28 1 Hit Dmg 14 Def Grapple 26]

The bear at (GH-1213) attacks b07. Mauling the frog thing. [Bear 2 Calw 28/28 Bite 25 Dmg 14/9/12 total 35]

Peerimus glances towards Jaeden, the fighter is living up quite well to expectations. This being the first real fight Peerimus has gotten to see him in full action in. The druid brings his club against b16. Apparently though, the druid is quite distracted and the first two blows are horribly off the mark. focusing more to the task at hand, He lands a final resounding blow to the frog creature.
[Hit AC 12/15/26 crit 10 % 43 Dmg 11]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 18 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 106 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 17 rounds
Bless

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 78/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed) d20+9=17 d20+9=22 d20+24=25 d20+24=27 d100=69 3d6(4+5+4)+14=27 d20+19=25 d100=32 3d6(3+2+6)+14=25
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 1:46:50 PM
The larger beasts have better luck against the heavily armored Jaeden Ohm. Both land solid hits against the warrior and their venom enters his bloodstream. The human is made of hearty stuff however, and while the infected wounds will likely itch later the poison leaves no lasting effects [save vs poison 17 & 22].

For just a moment Jaeden's discipline slips and his anger gets the best of him. He hacks at the closest beast out of fury and completely misses his mark [att1 vs r08: crit miss]. Quickly recovering from the sloppy attack he regains his composure and this time sends a more measured strike against his opponent. The re-composure pays of and his blade slices into the already injured beast, killing it [att2 vs r08: 69% Hit ac 27 dmg 27]. He turns his attention to the remaining opponent and slays that one too with a n almost casual swing of his greatsword [att3 vs. r09: 32% hit ac 25 dmg 25].

A quick survey of the battle field tells him where he's needed most. He begins to move to the highest concentration of foes [5' step to p12:q13].

Blood and Fire - Round 06 (DM/Al) d20+8=25 d20+8=13 d20+8=14 d20+9=15 d20+8=23 d20+8=13 d20+8=22 d20+6=25 d20+9=12 d20+7=19 d20+7=20 d100=85 d100=100 d6+6=12 d6+6=11 d20+12=21 d20+12=23 d100=47 2d8(7+5)+8=20 d20+12=21 d20+12=26 d20+12=22 d20+12=19 d100=74 d100=44 d100=32 2d8(4+7)+8=19 2d8(1+4)+8=13 2d8(6+6)+8=20 d100=20 d20+22=31 d100=68
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 9:13:37 PM
Father Jasper casts a spell and the act of casting draws an Attack of Opportunity from a frog creature (b07 AoO Bite Father Jasper AC15). The spell goes off successfully and Father Jasper calls a forty foot pillar of Flame down from the sky. It lands atop the three creatures feasting upon Jones' body. Only one leaps free. But even half damaged, it still falls into a dead scorching pile. Of Jones' body, there is no more sign. He's been incinerated and his body mingles with the ash already on the ground.

Magog stands frozen. He is lucky to be in the middle of the group. The example of Jones shows what happens to those who are exposed.

Savin lands two strikes, a third missing in the darkness. Even the two strikes rock the raptor like a rag doll, flinging it to the side a soft bloody mess. Savin calls to escape this pointless fight. To escape using the Circle of Far and Away.

Firn'gaer takes out a wand before raising his hands an conjuring a second wall of fire, this one protecting the northern front. ( He replies that he does not have Faraday.

Sly hits a frog mouth with electrifying results. The creature drops, but Sly hits it again. Luke tries to move, but his muscles are still frozen with shock.

Peerimus calls out that he has Faraday. But he replies that it takes the Circle an hour to make a teleport jump. The druid takes a five-foot step away from a biting frog mouth and completes his spell. Two bears the size of Yorrick appear. With the raptor dead at Savin's hands, the northern-most one attacks the smaller frog thing instead. (b16) The bear hits the frog and pulls it into a crush, but it is still alive. The southern bear comes down upon another frog. It pries the bony plate right off the frog's back and rips out its innards. The druid turns his club against the frog trapped in the arms of his summoned bear. With a single strike he ends its life.

Across the battle field, Jaeden misses with his first swing. But, with an almost casual grace, he cuts the heads from both raptors facing him, before stepping closer to Dalek.

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Two frog creatures bound out of the Entangling plants and run straight into the second Wall of Fire. Engulfed in flames, they drop.

In the northeast, the single frog creature continues to chew on Yorrick. With the great bear motionless, the frog is able to sink two claws, ripping bloody furrows in Yorrick's body.

b28 Bite Yorrick AC12, Claw AC19, AC20, Miss Chance 85, 100, Damage 12+11= 23hp

From the south, the two frog things rush to the attack. They cross the Wall of Fire and scream as they die. But from out of the vegetation come two raptors. They rush across the circle, bursting into flames as they cross the Wall. One raises a clang as its teeth fail to penetrate Jaeden's armor. The other sinks its fangs into Father Jasper's arm. Again the Cleric of Alemi feels the burning poison as it tries to work its way into his blood.

r02 Bite Jaeden AC21
r04 Bite Father Jasper AC23, Miss Chance 47, Damage 20hp (Poison!!! Fort Save vs DC12 or take 2d8 DEX damage for 6d4 Hours)

From the west and northwest four more raptors appear. One attacks Father Jasper. Flanked by two creatures now, the Cleric of Alemi narrowly misses another nasty bite. It is only the darkness that saves him by the slimmest of margins. Not so lucky, the summoned brown bear. Three raptors reach out their long necks to rip huge chunks from its flesh. The bear dies, returning to whence it was summoned.

r01 Bite B2 AC21, Miss Chance 74, Damage 19hp
r05 Bite B2 AC26, Miss Chance 44, Damage 13hp
r06 Bite B2 AC22, Miss Chance 32, Damage 20hp
r03 Bite Father Jasper AC21, Miss Chance 20

The group that has already lost one of its members to a grisly fate, faces several vicious raptor-like creatures. More rustling comes from the surrounding vegetation. The fire crackles, angry in the heat.

Those who are not stunned, Spot and Listen checks, please.

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

AC's
B's are AC21
-Touch AC13
-Grapple AC22
R's are AC22
-Touch AC12
-Grapple AC30

STATUS
======
B28 Uninjured
R01 Uninjured
R02 Wounded
R03 Uninjured
R04 Wounded
R05 Uninjured
R06 Uninjured

Luke Stunned Till Round 8
Yorrick Stunned Till Round 9
Magog Stunned Till Round 8

Savin ac 25 115/115 hps haste, bless, shillegah, enlarge d20+13=23 d20+13=22
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 9:35:40 PM
Savin looks around and says, "Ah do you think we have an hour to live? Somebody ask our friend if she can do an emergency hop. Anywhere has got to be better than here.

Jasper fall back, we will need you back here where we can protect you and you can heal us. Think we are going to need it soon.

Hey Firn'gaer, why is it so dark with 2 walls of fire going?"

Savin decides to hold off attacking this round. He debates on striking power vs defense and decides to go with Striking power. He activates his tattoo of Shillehagh

shillegagh 1/10

spot check 23
listen check 22

Father Jasper hp 43 AC 20 d20+10=14 2d8(1+1)+10=12
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 9:45:30 PM
Jasper start to feal the burn of the poison but resosts the effects but lets out a howl as the raptor takes a large chunk out of him, drinking a poition cure mod jasper trys to with draw back to some help (L12)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
-- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Magog enlarged hp 102 ac 11
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 9:46:36 PM
still trys to fight to regain control of his higher functions

Father Jasper hp 53 AC 20 2d8(1+8)+1=10
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 9:49:41 PM
Occ opps on the healing al sould be 10 hp added so i have 53 hp again

Father Jasper hp 53 AC 20
Tuesday May 9th, 2006 10:14:01 PM
note also his withdraw will be defensively

Firn'gaer - AC 24; HP 77 10d6(1+5+3+4+2+3+6+2+4+5)=35 d20+23=32 2d4(2+3)=5 2d4(3+2)=5 d4=2 d4=2 2d6(3+1)+8=12 2d6(4+3)+8=15
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 7:01:28 AM
[Spellcraft DC32]

"It's some kind of deeper darkness." He says to Savin.

Yorrick continues to be rended by the frog. Firn'gaer calls forth a bolt of lightning to fry the frog.

[Lightning Bolt - 35 damage, Reflex DC20]

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 211 rounds
Extended Haste - 16 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 105 rounds
Wall of Fire - 6 rounds [Wall of Fire: 12; 20-ft 2 damage; 10-ft 5 damage]
Wall of Fire - 7 rounds [Wall of Fire: 15; 20-ft 2 damage; 10-ft 5 damage]

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.
Staff of Fire (44/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d100=68 d20+6=24 d20+6=16 d100=37 d20+5=8 d20+5=16
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 8:17:32 AM
OOC: Percentage Sly 68% - Spot 24 - Listen 16.
Luke Percentage 37% - spot 8 - Listen 16.

Sly looks around mumbles to himself "This is stupid! Maybe a stupid idea will help? Savin! Fr. Jasper! can you move? If one of you two could only move next to me, I have a little snuff box I would like for you to open!"

Now Sly will start the consentration on his Fire Ball Spell, He is on guard for the first attact from the enermy.

Poor Luke still stiff as a broard. You can almost see that when he is releast from this spell, he's goint to kill these things that yells.

Sly's Spells
0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Sphear, Levetate, Web.

3- Lighting Bolt, Fire Ball, Fly.

Firn'gaer d20+6=8 d20+8=23
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 9:07:18 AM
[OOC - Listen DC23, Spot DC8]

Peerimus AC 22 HP 66-81 and Yorrick AC 21 flat footed 19 HP 58-100 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+13=32 d20+7=15 d20+13=17 d20+13=14 d20+8=20
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 10:39:25 AM
Peerimus glances agian over at Yorrick, his friend is in trouble but the press from the Raptos continues. "Thank you!" the druid calls out as the Lightning incinerates the frog creature on Yorrick. Peerimus looks back to his own front, one bear torn to bits summoning more is not needed yet, must slow them down. Peerimus makes a quick gesture, "Father and Mother bless your children with your power." [Cast Animal Growth on the summoned bear and Yorrick since he is within 30']

Both bears growth to Huge size gaining Strength and more importantly, magical protection from the creatures physical attacks. The summoned bear thunders a deafening cry across the grasslands in which it finds itself and launches a devastating attack against the predators of this place that dare to stand before it. (Or the die roller could pipe me)

As the bear completely misses, Peerimus rolls his eyes and a curse at Waard escapes his lips

"Savin just breathe and relax and keep your self about you." it is just then the druid notices how far out of position Father Jasper has gotten himself. Fajah!

"Jaeden, Sly! you HAVE to get to the Raptors on Jasper and get himi out of there!"

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 17 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 105 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 16 rounds
Bless
Animal Growth DR 10/Magic

Spot 32 Listen 15
Summoned bear stats AC 15 HP 63 Reach 10' DR 10/magic

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 78/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed) d20+24=36 3d6(4+5+3)+14=26 d100=46
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 12:39:24 PM

Going to Jaspers aid will completely expose their south eastern flank but Peerimus is right, he must support the healer. Later, if they survive, he'll have to speak with the priest about tactics. For now what is is.

First things first...

Without time for finese Jaeden gives a shout and swings his greatsword at the nearest beast the way other children used to swing a stick at balls of wadded rages when he was growing up. The weapon hits true and launches the now dead raptor back a few feet where it crumples to the ground [att1 vs r02: 46% hit ac 36 dmg 26].

Now to the priest...

He charges westward towards Jasper and the closest raptor, shouting at the top of his lungs to draw the creatures attention [move action to L14:M15]. Deadly they may be but still they're animals.

notes
Al, positioning could get tricky here. With everything as it stands Jaeden can get to the indicated spot without trouble. However, Jaspers new position places him on top of Luke so im sure you'll have to adjust. In case you do, please reposition Jaeden with the following intentions in mind:

* Trying to shield Jasper by placing himself between the healer and any foe.
* Trying to be in reach of a foe for a full attack next round.
* Trying to not let the positioning of the perimeter stray to far
* Trying not to get burnt :P

Father Jasper Occ
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 5:46:36 PM
Occ Sorry Jason i was trying to get to the late Jones or i would have stayed put in the center of the party

Jason OOC
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 6:31:17 PM
*** OOC ***

heh, no problem Jon. Keep in mind that Jaeden is supposed to be a seasoned mercenary so things like frontlines and perimeters are on the forefront of his mind. Thats probably not the case with Jasper, who has healing on the forefront of his mind :D. Depending of course on your background, you probably played the part perfectly. Now if we survive I'll have to play Jaedens follow up appropriately :P. How Jasper responds is up to you.

All in fun!

Near Death - Round 07 (DM/Al) d20+14=28 d20+14=24 d100=67 d100=38 2d8(8+8)+8=24 2d8(8+6)+8=22 d20+8=13 d20+8=22 d20+9=14 d100=31 d10+6=12 d20+9=21 d100=33 d10+6=15 d20+9=15 d20+9=28 d100=39 d10+6=9 d20+12=15 d20+12=27 d20+7=16 d20+7=13 d20+9=17 d100=18 d20+12=14 d20+12=29 d20+7=9 d20+7=26 d20+9=17 d100=74 d100=41 d100=97 d10+6=8 2d8(7+4)+8=19 d4+4=8
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 10:17:24 PM
Savin holds position and activates the tattoo that he bought at the Catacombs. He asks Firn'gaer why it is dark when there are two walls of fire illuminating the area. Looking up that sure looks like the sun up there as well.

Father Jasper shakes off the poison and draws a potion from his Haversack. Handy, that haversack. He can pull an item without having to take his eyes off his opponents. Not so, though, with drinking a potion. Jasper tips up the potion and both raptors use the Opportunity to Attack. (r03 AoO Bite Father Jasper AC28, Miss Chance 67, Damage 24hp, r04 AoO Bite Father Jasper AC24, Miss Chance 38, Damage 22hp.) More poison pumps into Father Jaspers wounds from the two additional bites. (Two more Fort Saves vs DC14, please.) Father Jasper is bloody and near collapse. He truly now, stares death in the face. (Down to 7hp) Worse yet, after drawing the potion and drinking, the cleric realizes ... he has no time left to withdraw. He is still trapped between the two hungry raptors.

Magog looks on, helpless to save the cleric. (Magog may move with your next post.)

Firn'gaer replies to Savin that it is some sort of Deeper Darkness. And yet, does that make sense? How long would something like that last? And why use it in an open space? There must be more to it. Maybe something of a divine nature. He fires a lightening bolt at the frog mouth biting Yorrick. The creature shakes and blackens, then drops to the ground.

Sly calls out for someone to open the magic snuffbox. Maybe he has something in mind. He prepares for a Fireball spell. (I'm sorry, Sly, I'm not sure what you want to do with the Fireball. You have to give me a location for the Fireball's center. And you have to roll 6d6 damage.) Luke, like Magog, stands frozen. (Luke may move with your next post.)

Peerimus casts a spell, and his bears grow Huge, taking on damage resistance in the process. He calls out for someone to rescue Father Jasper. His summoned bear makes an attempt, but, unused to its new size, it misses its attack.

Jaeden is Father Jasper's only hope. With a single stroke, he downs his opponent before leaping across the field of combat, shouting to create a distraction.

===========================================

More bounding frog horrors appear out of the vegetation. There seem fewer of them this time, though.

Another frog mouth charges out of the Entangling vegetation to the north and through the fire. On it's last legs, it still bites at Magog. Stunned and unarmored, Magog loses a big chunk of flesh. (Peerimus or B1 may take an AoO vs this creature. If you take it down, you prevent Magog from taking the bite.)

b19 Bite Magog AC14, Miss Chance 31, Damage 12hp

From the northeast another frog mouth appears and bites at Yorrick. The triple row of teeth latch onto the bear, but the Growth spell resists most of the damage.

b10 Bite Yorrick AC21, Miss Chance 33, Damage 15hp /5hp after DR

From the southeast two more frogs bound across the ash covered circle and into Firn'gaer's Wall of Fire. Despite the burns they take, they still attack Jaeden.

The raptor turns at Jaeden's shouts, but just as it reaches out for a bite, the flames of Firn'gaer's wall engulf it and it goes down.

b09 Bite Jaeden AC15
b12 Bite Jaeden AC28, Miss Chance 39, Damage 9hp

A frog emerges from the west and two of the raptors smell Father Jasper's death. They close in and teeth and claws snap and scrape against the Cleric. The razor sharp teeth of a raptor clack an inch away from his face, but miss in the darkness. When it's all over, Father Jasper still stands. (Lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky. Please look at the Withdraw action in combat.)

r01 Bite Father Jasper AC15
r03 Bite Father Jasper AC27, Claw AC16, AC13, Miss Chance 18
b12 Bite Father Jasper AC17

A raptor leaps in and attacks Sly. Its bite is slow and Sly dodges easily. (B1 may take an AoO vs this creature, if it has not taken an AoO previously.)

r06 Bite Sly AC14

A raptor and a bounding frog attack Peerimus' remaining summoned bear. The bites and claws rake the bear's flesh, but the magic of the Growth spell keep it from most harm. More dangerous than the wounds is the poison injected by the raptor. It hits the bear's system and seeks to take it down.

r05 Bite B1 AC29, Claw AC9, AC26, Miss Chance 74, 41, Damage 19/9+8/0= 9hp after DR (Poison!!! Fort Save vs DC12 or take 2d8 DEX damage for 6d4 Hours)
b08 Bite B1 AC17, Miss Chance 97, Damage 8hp / 0hp after DR

The group is hemmed in by walls of flame. Large raptor-like creatures close in. Father Jasper is near death and in bad position. Can the group save themselves?

=== OOC ===

Notes:

Please adjust your AC for the effects below.

Per Haste: One extra attack, +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
PerEnlarge Person: One size category larger one. +2 size bonus to Strength, a -2 size penalty to Dexterity , and a -1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
Per Bless: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear
Haste does not apply to Magog

There is a 20% Miss chance to all attacks. Roll that d100!

And please list your grid coordinates if you move.

NOTE: We are in Combat Rounds!

Map

AC's
B's are AC21
-Touch AC13
-Grapple AC22
R's are AC22
-Touch AC12
-Grapple AC30

STATUS
======
B19 Near Death
B24 Near Death
R01 Uninjured
R03 Uninjured
R05 Uninjured
R06 Uninjured
B08 Uninjured
B09 Wounded
B10 Uninjured
B11 Uninjured
B12 Wounded

Luke Stunned Till Round 8
Yorrick Stunned Till Round 9
Magog Stunned Till Round 8

Fahter Jasper AC 20 HP 7 d20+11=31
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 11:14:16 PM
Father Jasper screams in pain and is coated in blood. The very well chewed father Withdraws back to the center of the party a @ m11 hoping to survive he he mutters a prayer to Alemi between gasps for breath and the shooting pain all over his body. (save for the poison 31)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X , -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Fahter Jasper AC 20 HP 7
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 11:17:08 PM
occ woohoo thank you thank you thank you thank you ALEMI there is a god Jasper still stands, as Jasper makes sure the four leaf clover is still up his butt LOL)

Savin position JK 12/11 haste enlarge bless, and shillegalh d20+16=26 d20+16=22 d20+16=27 d20+16=36 d20+16=31 d20+10=30 d20+10=30 d100=94 d100=35 d100=19 d100=99 d100=46 3d6(3+6+6)+6=21 3d6(3+5+2)+6=16 3d6(4+4+5)+6=19 3d6(4+6+2)+6=18 3d6(6+5+4)+6=21 3d6(1+4+3)+6=14
Wednesday May 10th, 2006 11:27:00 PM
Savin sees Jasper in trouble but doesn't see a way to get to him. He yells in frustration, "Jasper get out of there!"

Savin feels desperation and fury he slides forward and down and strikes with precision at RO6 (No power attack this time)

He would have hit all 5 times but that tricky darkness caused him to miss once. Still his attacks are devestating and he lauches into R06
His first 2 hits are normal but his second 2 are critical. He does 109 to the raptor unless he can spread his attacks out to another critter. If he can, his follow up strikes will go there.

shillehagh 2/10

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d100=79 5d6(3+6+4+6+3)=22
Thursday May 11th, 2006 7:51:35 AM
Sly point his finger at Rapter03, Saying the Magic words "Feu de Baal" at once fire balls (5 og them)rains down on that sharp teeth monster. As Sly steps between the two Monsterd that are in frount of Fr.Jasper, Sly tell him "In my pocket is a little Red and Gold Smuff Box, Take it, open the lid. There is a little key, that will open it's lid. Unlock the Smuff box, there will be an open chest at your feet. Look in side for a golden statue of a Ferrit. Take it out and rub it, put it down between us, then brace your self. I hope that this statue will work it's magic here. When the hord of females farret desends on us, that some of these monsters attention will turn on these running ferrets. Hurry!"
Sly will move from the place he is in now to where Jasper is standing.

Luke starts wag his tail, and a small "Grrr!" can be heard.

OOC: Percentage 79% Damages of the fire Balls 22hp. (that should take the attention off Fr.Jasper)

Sly Spells

0- Detect Magid, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Sphear, Levetate, Web.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fly.

Firn'gaer - AC 24; HP 77 2d6(3+1)+8=12 2d6(4+2)+8=14 2d6(3+3)+8=14 2d4(2+2)=4 2d4(1+1)=2 2d4(4+4)=8 d4=3 d4=3 d4=1
Thursday May 11th, 2006 10:27:08 AM
Firn'gaer again calls on his staff to create a barrier. This time he runs it from G12-G11 and running both directions for an additional 80-ft. As with the other walls , the heat of the flames are facing away from the group.

"These won't hold them off for long. Get Jasper healed and then I say we make a break for it. Take off through the remaining opening and try for some higher ground."

Damn I really want that magical fortress now.

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 210 rounds
Extended Haste - 15 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 105 rounds
Wall of Fire - 5 rounds [Wall of Fire: 12; 20-ft 4 damage; 10-ft 3 damage]
Wall of Fire - 6 rounds [Wall of Fire: 14; 20-ft 2 damage; 10-ft 3 damage]
Wall of Fire - 8 rounds [Wall of Fire: 14; 20-ft 8 damage; 10-ft 1 damage]

Extend Rod - 1/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus AC 22 HP 66-81 and Yorrick AC 21 flat footed 19 HP 53-100 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+12=20 d100=8 d20+13=31 2d6(3+1)+12=16 d20+15=32 d20+13=22 d20+13=29 2d6(3+2)+12=17 2d6(5+6)+12=23 d20+8=24 3d6(6+5+2)+6=19 d20+16=30 2d8(8+1)+10=19 d20+12=13 d20+12=32 d20+7=10 d100=90 2d6(6+5)+3=14
Thursday May 11th, 2006 11:27:11 AM
Peerimuus levels a swing at the Frog monster as it shows, but misses in the darkness. [Hit AC 20 %8]
The enlarged and enraged bear also swipes at the frog monster. The Claw connects solidly [Hit AC 31 Dmg 16]
The bear turns its full attention back towards the raptors as teeth tear through its thick hide and poison flows into its blood stream. A magically enhanced grizzly, though, is made of stern stuff and the poison does not hamper the Ursine. [Fort Save 32]
Huge claws rake across the raptor, inflicting grevious wounds. [R05 Hit AC 22/29 dmg 17/23] As R05 falls the poweful jaws move to crush the life from b08 [Hit AC 24 Dmg 19]

Hearing Sly talk about the Ferret and telling Jasper to work on getting it out, the druid yells "NO! No, no, no, no, Jasper don't take that thing out. Being buried in ferrets in Heat is not what we need right now."

..........if b19 is down Peerimus moves to P/12 and casts CMW on Jasper. [Defensive Cast 30 CMW heals 19]..........

If b19 is still about, Peerimus tries to remedy the oversight. [Hit AC 13/32/10 %90 Dmg 14]

"Fingear my friend, I would be delighted to if we had a place to break to. This circle at least allows us to see beyond 5 feet. A blind dash through 12 foot grass where all of these creatures are right at home is likely not a good idea. No we stand in defence of here for now.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
Extended Haste - 15 rounds
Mass Enlarge Person - 104 Rounds
Bless
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
Extended Haste - 15 rounds
Bless
Animal Growth DR 10/Magic

Spot 32 Listen 15
Summoned bear stats AC 15 HP 54-63 Reach 10' DR 10/magic Fort +15, Ref +9, Will +7 Att +13/8 2d6+12/3d6+6

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 78/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed) d20+24=27 d100=36 3d6(4+6+6)+14=30 d20+24=26 d100=19 d20+24=26 d100=79 3d6(3+4+3)+14=24
Thursday May 11th, 2006 3:31:32 PM
Out of the corner of his eye Jaeden catches the movement of a dark shape flying through the wall of flame. He turns quick to meet the new threat and bats yet another beast out of the air [AoO vs. b12: 36% hit ac 27 dmg 30]. It doesn't get up but it's partner makes it to Jaeden and attacks, failing to reach the warriors flesh.

A glance shows Jaeden exactly what he was hoping to see, Father Jasper weaving his way through their companions in retreat.

No longer needing to do something desperate, he refocuses on the current threat and makes two quick jabs. The first misses it's mark, shocking the warrior but not phasing him. The second hits true and another of the devil frogs stops breathing [att1 vs b09 19% miss][att2 vs b09: 79% hit ac 26 dmg 24].

He begins to move to where Jasper once stood, trying to fill the gap [K15:L16]

notes
AoO vs r12 killed creature prior to attack. No dmg to Jaeden last round.

Magog ac 11 hp 95 d20+21=36 d20+16=19 d100=25 d100=60 2d6(5+4)+18=27 2d6(1+2)+18=21
Thursday May 11th, 2006 7:03:28 PM
Magog moves to protect the Good father " get behind me old man" he yells at Jasper "
he readys a attack, hefting the warhammer in both hands

Action
ready attack trigger on and thing that moves to attach himself or Jasper 36/19 hit %25/60 damage
27/21 if needed

Crackling Fire - End of Combat (DM/Al) d20+8=13 d20+8=9 d20+8=16 d20+9=15 d20+7=20 d20+7=21 d100=20 d100=95 d6+6=11
Thursday May 11th, 2006 9:31:21 PM
Dripping in his own blood, Father Jasper pushes through the crowd of his companions to escape the teeth and claws of the raptors. He seeks a place in the center, but the center is completely full. The best he can do is a space in front of Dalek. He presses up against Jaeden's horse, a frog mouth is no more than 5 feet to the south, dangerously close. (Sorry, you can't end up in a square already occupied by someone else. M11 would have been just find, if you had been Medium size still. Large size, you don't fit.)

Savin takes a 5-foot step forward and hits a raptor so fast that it four blows strike before it hits the ground. Two blows hit so hard that the creature bursts like a rotten fruit spraying arcs of blood into the darkness.

Sly Foxx decides where to place his Fireball spell. He points at one of the raptors. A single bead leaves his finger, and when it touches the raptor, it EXPLODES in a burst of Fire! Must be the first time that Sly cast this spell, because not only does he expect five small balls of fire, but he also catches *HIMSELF* in the edge of the blast from the one very *BIG* ball of fire. (Sly Take 22hp damage from your own Fireball. Reflex Save vs DC16 for 11hp damage instead.) The vegetation behind the Fireball catches fire and crisps into ashes. And the two raptors and the frog mouth ... the frog mouth is black and unmoving. One raptor is near death, and the other one is badly burnt. Good thing Father Jasper had moved.

Firn'gaer conjures another Wall of Fire. The two southern most raptors collapse in flames while the one to the north is badly scorched. The gnomish wizard calls for a break to higher ground. Unfortunately, there is no higher ground to be seen. The only thing visible over the tall surrounding vegetation is the sky.

Peerimus nixes both Sly's idea of the Ferrets and Firn'gaer's dash for the hills. His summoned bear slaps the charging frog like a gnat before it turns to slap down the single remaining raptor and crush a bounding frog in his teeth. Peerimus moves through the crowd of his companions and heals Father Jasper. Yorrick beings to shake his paralysis. (Yorrick may move next round.)

Jaeden quickly finishes the nearby frog creature with two cuts of his blade. Then, in the heat of battle, he steps out to defend Father Jasper, coming dangerously close to Firn'gaer's Wall of Fire.

Magog joins Jaeden dangerously near the Wall of Fire, readying an attack designed to protect Father Jasper.

================================================

The field of battle is clear.

*rRauh*rauh*chomp*

One last Bounder bites at Yorrick. One claw rakes the bear's side, but draws little in the way of hurt.

b10 Bite Yorrick AC15, Claw AC20, AC21, Miss Chance 20, 95, Damage 11hp /1hp after DR

But aside from the single lone animal, this hot dry land seems to have given up the last of its deadly predators. Those within the immediate area at least. But where is this? Who is this half-orc within your midst? What of poor Jones?

And what did this unknown group expect to get from this? Did they truly expect the entire group to fall? What was the last thing that woman said?

"Come see us. We'll be waiting for you next time. If you survive. In fact he's dying to kill you himself."

=== OOC ===

End of Combat Rounds!!!

The last Bounder should present no challenge. I will assume that Yorrick stirs and crushes it. Good job. Learning experience, huh? ^_^

Map (Just in case you were interested.)

Savin d20+13=32
Thursday May 11th, 2006 9:48:51 PM
Savin looks around, fire still in his eyes, ready to strike at anything with teeth and moves. Suddenly there is nothing to fight. He wipes the gore off his staff and it disappears back into his glove. He then bends over and picks up his spiked chain. It too disappears into his other glove.

He moves over towards the area that Jonas fell and looks for any remains or articles from his friend. A tear drips down his cheek as he kneels for a moment and thinks of the man who he knew for only a short time.

He stands back up, wipes his cheek and walks over to the half-orc. He sticks out his hand and says, "We haven't been properly introduced. My name is Savin. Looks like you are the next member of the Children of Chaos. At least you have the tattoo. I hope you last longer than our last newest member."

Savin turns and looks at Peerimus. "What now? The bold frontal assualt didn't go so well."

Firn'gaer d20+8=16
Friday May 12th, 2006 6:36:28 AM
Firn'gaer looks to the burned spot Jones body would be and lowers his head for a moments prayer.

Firn'gaer puts away the wand.

"I'm going to take a look above and see where we're at." He says taking the rod from his belt and casting a spell with it. "I also want to see how much the fire has spread. If at all."

Rising from the ground, Firn'gaer climbs into the air and as he does he casts another spell to increase his vision.

He looks around, assuming he leaves the darkened area, to see how far the plains expand.

[Spot DC16]

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Mass Enlarge Person - 10 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes
Elf sight - 110 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 74/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+5=22
Friday May 12th, 2006 9:17:22 AM
OOC: Made my Reflex Check 22.

Sly see that the Ball of Fire is bigger than the last time he used that spell, quickly turns his back to protect Luke. The back lash of the spell cause Sly 11 HP.
Sly turns to see Fr.Jone's body lay there lifeless on the ground. Sly says a silent prayer for a fellow Child of Chaos.
Then Yells at Preemus "I wonder if the Farretts would have been better, than my Fire Ball Sell?"

Luke now can move into action, runs to the burnt out Carcases, sniff the remains, Growls "Grrrr!" turn his back on the lifeless enermy, scratches the grown throwing dirt on what left of the foes. "There that will teach you!".

Peerimus AC 22 HP 81-81 and Yorrick AC 21 flat footed 19 HP 72-100 [Bless, Haste, Enlarge] d20+17=25 2d6(5+4)+13=22 d20+17=21 d20+12=24 2d6(5+4)+13=22 3d6(3+6+2)+6=17 2d10(6+4)+10=20
Friday May 12th, 2006 4:44:31 PM
Yorrick snaps from the stunning howl of the Raptors and the frog becomes the recipient of his anger.

Peeimus moves over to is hurt friend and using his Pearl of Power, duplicates his CMW spell. "Mother's touch will heal us my friend." [cast CMW on Peerimus share with Yorrick] With a nod and to the other great ursine and a smile of thanks, the summoned bear vanishes.

A darker look crosses his face as Savin speaks up, he ignores the comment. The druid looks to the charred dust that was the body of Jones. "And so into the arms of Mother and Father may you find rest." the druid then begins moving to the platform even as Firngaer heads skyward.
He calls up, "Is it spell or universal affect?"

Peerimus climbs the platform. "I am thinking to ask Mother what lies within our immediate area. Jasper I suggest you tend to yourself and any others whom are hurt, we do not know how long our repreive is."

Peerimus of course waits the minute of time for the walls to wink out.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours

Father Jasper 93 hp ac 20 d8+10=16 4d8(2+5+7+1)+11=26 3d8(3+8+2)+11=24
Friday May 12th, 2006 9:27:01 PM
Father Jasper walk over to the fallen friend fr. jones and says last rights " my Almei take you into his care and watch over you eternaly, may you find peace in the after life and may Almeis bless go with you"

After that Jasper starts to survey the childrens wounds and his own extensive bites quickly casting mass CLW, (17) CCW on himself (26)CSW on himself(24)

0th
Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic
1st
Magic Weapon, Magic Stone, Endure Elements, Bless, Divine Favor -- Domain Cure Light Wounds
2nd
Aid,Hold Person, Bull's Strength , -- Domain Cure Moderate Wounds
3
Dispel Magic, Summon Monster III, Daylight, Wind Wall -- Domain Cure Serious Wounds
4th
Neutralize Poison, Divine Power, -- Domain Cure Critical Wounds
5th
Flame Strike X , -- Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

Magog ac 11 hp103
Friday May 12th, 2006 9:33:02 PM
Magog snorts and looks around seeing that the father is healing all the wounds he waits for him to finish and intro himself in a gruff sort tone
" Blood and ashes what is going on here and who are you all, and why in the name of the gods have you all decided to ruin my holiday and my ale, to answer small stuff question in a Magog the destroyer, now WHAT IS GOING ON !!!!!!!!!!!!! waits for answers

Savin "illegal post"
Friday May 12th, 2006 10:23:57 PM
Savin feels a smile growing over his face and then a chuckle escapes his mouth. Suddenly he is laughing. He just can't help himself looking at the indignant half orc. Soon tears are streaming down his cheeks and the young monk is doubled over. After a minute, he regains his composure still chuckling.

"I am sorry ...you said your name was Magog? I will try to explain." Savin holds up a hand showing his tattoo. He then points at Magog's identical tattoo and continues, "We all have a simular tattoo. It marks us as Children of Chaos. It seems the fates have chosen us as its heroes. We are destined to face and defeat the avatar of chaos. To do this we are gathering powerful magic items to use in this battle.

You might have noticed the other group that was here when we first arrived. They are our counterparts. They are evil and vicious and will kill anyone who gets in their way or just kill for the sheer pleasure of it. They are trying to eliminate us and we are trying to elimanate them. They won this round but we will eventually pervail. I guess the easiest way to say this is we have a job to do. If we fail, the Wold will be thrust into chaos and torment. We can't fail. Our task is filled with peril." Savin points to the smoking remains of Jones. "Just know that you are with the good guys and you are going to be pivotal in the shaping of the future of this Wold."

Savin reaches out in friendship and clasps the half orc on the shoulder. "It is easier not to think about it to much. I much rather just hit things with my staff."

Magog 2nd
Friday May 12th, 2006 11:22:31 PM
Now is Magog who chuckles " Hit thing well that is up my ally I love to hit things, break thing to, and I am good at it" he clasps hand with a steel grip that feels like it could cruch a tree stump
Now who brought the ale that made me a bit thirsty
Magog grabs a large sack that look like I holds his times "looking at the party he smiles at the gnome as " yells short stuff you see anything,"

The Site - DM/Al d100=24 d100=86 d100=44
Saturday May 13th, 2006 11:49:31 AM
In the quiet of the moment, the Children of Chaos offer up respect for the dead. They tend to wounds. They reflect upon the battle. And they once again explain what it's all about, bringing another soul into the fold, another of the Chosen who shares the tattoo.

For his part, Magog seems fairly simple in his needs, and adapts fairly readily to a situation that in many respects defies belief.

There is little left of Jones' body. The bones are intact, charred black, though pink with scraps of flesh. The heat of this place is ferocious, made even more so by the Walls of Fire that surround the group.

Firn'gaer casts a spell and then rises up into the air to survey from above. Twenty, forty, sixty feet he rises up before breaking from the Darkness and into ... Blazing sunlight. Into the distance, warped and indistinct in the heated air, the wizard's eyes see nothing but an endless sea of tall grass. The air on the horizon shimmers with the heat. There may be other things to see, but they are not clear to the wizard's eyesight.

Down below, the black bubble of Darkness sits within a circle 120 feet across. A section of the side is bowed outward, most likely blown out by Sly's Fireball. The Walls of Fire have also cut 20 foot paths into the grass in a crosshatch pattern, but so intense has been the heat that the grasses seem to have consumed all fuel before catching to the surrounding grass. So far, that is. One by one, the Walls of Fire wink out. The smoke that rises into the heated air, though is evidence that the danger of an uncontrolled fire has not yet been completely averted.

As the Walls of Fire vanish, Peerimus walks across the circle to the platform. It's a simple double X cross braced at five points. Atop it is the deflated remnants of a large leather skin. Examination reveals that the skin is reinforced with a double, no, triple layer of leather and then coated in wax. The simple wooden scaffolding upon which the skin once stood does not appear strong enough to climb up upon, especially for the enlarged druid. Odd, though. Peerimus' nature trained eye catches the character of the wood. It is well planed lumber. Hot dry grasslands are not known for an abundance of trees. And the trees that grow in such a climate tend to be small and twisted.

The ground around the scaffolding is still damp, though the dirt and ashes are drying quickly in the heat. (Craft Alchemy, Knowledge Nature, or Survival DC10 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {The remnants of the liquid have no affect to the touch. It does not appear to have colored either the wood, the leather or the ground. It leaves no appreciable scent. What little you can collect upon your fingers from the inner layer of leather is essentially tasteless. A taste leaves no harmful affects. For all intents and purposes, it might just as well be water.})

Jaeden pulls at the collar of his armor. He eyes the bare-chested half-orc. On the verge of advising him to armor up, Jaeden is now not so sure that would be a good idea in this heat.

Smoke still rises at the points at which Firn'gaer's Walls of Fire had been burning, but the fierce crackle of fire is now gone. Not even a breeze rises to disturb the stillness. The place is uncomfortable in a way that grates against the essential goodness within each of the party. This must be where the others had waited, knowing that the Children of Chaos would come. But why? Did they actually think that the entire group would fall to the predators of these grass covered plains? What could they have had in mind? Better yet, where are they now, and what are they planning for the future?

Savin
Sunday May 14th, 2006 7:50:38 PM
Savin says to Peerimus, "We need to stamp out these fires while you start to activate our circle friend. I don't see any reason to stay here do you? We should be able to explore enough to get a feel for this place while we wait the hour."

Savin will dart around stamping on fires tryintg to put them out and keep them from spreading.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106: Hasted, Enlarged, Blessed, Bull Strengthed)
Sunday May 14th, 2006 11:31:35 PM
A quiet and once again calm Jaeden Ohm surveys the results of their battle. A look towards bare-chested Magog births a feeling of vulnerabilty. He almost says as much but a wave of dissiness washes over him and he reconsiders. For now the warrior goes to Dalek and removes one of his water skins. He takes a long pull before tossing the skin to the closest of his companions, Jasper.

"Anything of note?" He calls out to both Peerimus and Firngaer.

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+6=24 d20+5=8
Monday May 15th, 2006 6:31:24 AM
Sly calms Luke down, "Calm down Luke! They all dead. Now we have a new member in the family of Chaos. His Name is Magog, Yes I know he is an half Ork. But He has the Tattoo! Now let's go and say Hello."

Sly move from the burned Corps to where Margog is standing, "Greetings! Magog? is your name I belive, I'm call Sly Foxx and this is my friend Luke, Luke Say Hello To our friend here."

Luke look at the tall one standing there, advance to sniff his feet, turns and goes to sit by Sly's side. "Hi! Me Luke"

Sly smiles then adds,"We Welcome You! Now let's see what there is to do before we leave?"

Luke will follow sly but is currious about the hole Sly made with his magic, "Did you miss?" he ask the Bladesinger.

Firn'gaer d20+23=28 d20+8=13
Monday May 15th, 2006 2:34:07 PM
KS nature DC13

The gnome looks about and for miles and miles there is nothing but grasslands. He is not exited by what he see.

"There's nothing but grass as far as I can see." He shouts down to the group below.

He lands a few minutes later. "The darkness is a Deeper Darkness spell [Spellcraft DC28] I would think it would have a couple of purposes. It keeps the sun off and it makes scrying more difficult. At least that's my opinion."

"Faraday can you teleport us without a signature to lock onto?" He says to the artifact assuming it was brought out. "That maybe a problem otherwise. If we can't get back quickly, we should stay out here for a day or so in the darkness and decide. I'm worried about the town, but I don't have means of teleportation. Not that distance anyway. In the morning I can erect a structure or two and we can decide our next course of action. Specially since they've taken out the urgency."

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+19=37
Monday May 15th, 2006 3:10:00 PM
Peerimus nods to all as Firngaer returns and he walks back from the crude lumber structure. His thumb indicating the object, "I would guess we are near civilization Firngaer was unable to see or they brought it with them."

"The leather bag was well constructed and contained water. It's destruction instantly brought an awful lot of predators. If I combine all we know of this place I would say water is terribly scarce and it is as hot as The Vien was cold. As far as I see Faraday is our only current way out, provided we leave this land. I can think of one reason stay."

Peerimus looks at them all and then gives a shrug as he pats Yorrick, "And that is I am curious about it. No matter what is decided though, we are not going anywhere real soon so I am going to commune with Mother. It will allow me to see a bit further than Firngaer was able. Heat will mask things at distance and great heat as I suspect is the case will do so sooner."

"The Deeper Darkness should last some time correct? Or could they dismiss it from distance? Be that as it may, Faraday get yourself ready to return to the glade outside of Hermendar."

Peerimus then sits crossed legged, "I'll need about 10 minutes" and with that he closes his eyes and with staff in his overturned palms begins to whisper in a strange language where one word rings clear over again, 'Mother'

[Peerimus casts Commune with nature from the Spell staff -People, bodies of water, Terrain

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: *Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
wounded -28HP

The Plains (DM/Al) d20+22=41 d100=55
Monday May 15th, 2006 9:39:16 PM
Savin moves around the periphery of the circle putting out any lingering fires. They tend to the outside of the clearing, along the paths cut by Firn'gaer's Walls of Flame and within the arc burned by Sly's Fireball. To get to many of them, he is forced to step out of the area of Darkness. Like Firn'gaer, Savin is struck by the bright heat and intensity of the sun above. Somehow, though, the feeling is cleaner more wholesome in its fiery burn.

It is at this point that both Savin and Firn'gaer realize that the difference between the darkness and the light is not simply a matter of a difference in luminescence. The area within the darkness feels ... evil or unholy.

Firn'gaer descends, and feels the Darkness close over him. The feel is decidedly different than a simple Deeper Darkness spell. Certain Divine practitioners have been known to sanctify locations, blessing the very ground. Those of an evil persuasion, the wizard has heard, have been known to Unhallow an area.

"Uh, I can try to get us back," Faraday replies. "I'll try for the grove. But one warning, I wasn't there very long." Then he goes silent, from the previous two teleports, a sign that he is working.

Peerimus returns across the circle. His curiosity of this place and this land has been piqued. The bodies of the raptor like creatures and the bounding large-mouthed frogs cannot help but catch his attention. With his extensive knowledge of nature, he cannot help but make the connection between these creature and the descriptions of beasts that he has heard about. Rapke. The large ones fit the description. And the smaller ones might be what are know as Bounders. And if that's the case then this must be the Sargrass Plains. The details all fit. There can be no other explanation. But how far into the Plains are they?

(If Peerimus makes this information general, then anyone can roll Knowledge Geography for more details on the Sargrass Plains.)

Peerimus announces his intentions to Commune with Nature. He settles on the ash covered ground and begins drawing a spell from his staff. As soon as he begins there is a whisper, as of a breeze where there is no breeze. It comes from the somewhere to the south. (Listen vs DC25 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize the sound as a female voice chanting. If anyone with Spellcraft makes the Listen check they may make a Spellcraft check as well.}. If you'd like to add a Spot roll to this, you may.)

The land, meanwhile, makes its journey to Peerimus, speaking its tale into his ear. The ocean of tall grasses sing to him. Gently the grasses sway to and fro under the blue sky and the glorious heat of the sun. The grasses are the life of the plains. What little water there is lives within them. The terrain is flat and covered in grass for as far as the druid's spell can reach. And the only peoples within the grass, are those immediately around him.

As Peerimus communes with nature the others wait. Occasionally, eyes turn to Faraday as he works to take them back to Heranmar. Despite the artifacts own lack of confidence in its abilities in this respect, the group seems content to take the chance. What could happen, after all? Whatever it is, they may find out soon. Unless, of course, someone stops Faraday.

Firn'gaer d20+8=16 d20+13=24
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 7:01:24 AM
[Listen DC16, KS geography DC24]

Firn'gaer has mixed feeling about Faraday teleporting them blind back to their former location. "Faraday, stop." He says to the sentient artifact. "Hold off on teleporting us."

"Do you think they would have anticipated this move on our part. We jump from one trap to another. If we must teleport, teleport to Niobe's location. She's not far and it will be a move that's not entirely obvious."

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp)
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 8:45:33 AM
Sly paces back and forth, Feeling very uneasy, "I'm not affraid of the dark, but this dome is not natural!"

Sly is about to turn and go back to the hole he made with his magic, when he hears Fern-gare stop the progress of Faraday, Sly turn slightly and listens as to what the wizard did this. "That'a a great idea! Normy knows Niobe and can consentrate on her, Faraday then can bring us there. I like Mudcity better than This plain of hay!"

Luke sits and watches Sly walk around in circles.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+7=24 d20+19=20 d20+13=28
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 9:44:31 AM
Peerimus does indeed tell all about him his opinion on thier present location, that of the Sagrass Plains. "Likely right Firngaer, and if we truly want to go where they are not waiting, I suggest where we found Faraday in the first Place. Faraday knows the area intimiately, No one say it out loud in case we are still being watched. It will take me 10 minutes to speak with Mother about our greater surrounding in the Plains. With luck we are near somewhere. Do not disturb me please."

The druid looks to Yorrick but the meaning is lost on the Kodiak. Perhaps the taint of where he is, has him slightly unnerved. Peerimus then slips into the spell that will take him the better part of 10 minutes.

[Listen 24 Spot 28]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: *Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
wounded -28HP

Savin
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 4:39:49 PM
Savin comes back into the shaded area feeling a chill enter his spine as he crosses over into the spell effected area. He will look to his companions and ask, "What is our goal? I know we don't want to stay here but why go back to where we came from or even into hiding someplace else? We know our rivals have the ability to scry us and plant traps. Why are we going into hiding?

It will just give them a chance to set more traps. Mass teleports take time to prepare. Why aren't we trying to find them and finish what we started?"

Anywhere But Here. But ... (DM/Al)
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 9:45:01 PM
Firn'gaer considers Peerimus' news. He recalls an obscure passage from a book by an unknown madman. The book had circulated amongst the wizard's cronies for a while, mostly as comic entertainment.

"The Sargrass Plains of the Mythic Southern Lands
That Sea of Grass that rules the over all, split only by a
Fabled Crystal Mountain Range."

"Friends and comrades they were, from the City of Hooks
They dared to sail that unlikely sea
Never to be seen or heard of again."

Well, the Southern Lands are certainly no longer Myth. Still, the passage reads like madness. Where would one sail without any water?

Pulling out of his ruminations, Firn'gaer halts Faraday in the midst of his preparations. Why risk when risk is not necessary. Niobe and the caravan are no more than a two travel out of Heranmar. Jump to her instead.

Sly agrees. Of course, then again, if he sees Niobe again, he may have to apologize. But anything might be better than the evil that Sly feels in the ground here. It grates on his nerves.

Peerimus suggests another location without specifying exactly where it might be. There is the off hand chance that they are being watched, though no one has detected anything to truly indicate this. Then he slips into his spell, communing with nature.

Savin suggests yet another destination, and it is characteristically the direct approach. The Vision of Noxnyx found this group easily enough last time. There's no reason to believe that it could not again. Another jump, and this time they may stay put. The words of the woman certainly seemed to indicate that.

"Alright. Alright, hang on here. Just hang on." The voice of Faraday carries an edge of exasperation. "Where exactly is it that you want to go?"

The remainder of the Children of Chaos remain as still as possible in the heat. Sweat runs down their bodies, staining their clothing with dark rings of moisture.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106) d20+10=28
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 1:21:46 AM
Jaeden stays quiet and watchful as the others discuss their plans. The heat is uncomfortable, close to unbearable. He says as much. "Let me know if we're going to be here for much longer then an hour. If so I think I'm going to need to removes this armor."

He stops, head cocked in concentration and hand raised for silence.

"Listen. Do you hear that? It sounds like... a woman, coming from the south. It seems to be chanting..."

*** OOC ***
just to let you all know... I'm currently in Taiwan and don't have the internet connection I was expecting to have. I'll still try to keep up but if it gets to combat I may need someone cover for Jaeden. We'll see how it goes.

Savin d20+13=31
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 7:51:00 AM
Savin also hears the strange voice and asks Peerimus, "I am willing to go take a look? Do you want me too? If you could cast a fly spell on me, it might be easier and safer to go over there."

Firn'gaer
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 8:26:30 AM
Firn'gaer sees the obvious uncomfortable look to the warrior as the heat of the Sargrass Plains begins to effect him. "I have a remedy. At least a temporary one." The gnome takes off his boots. "Put these on." He says to Jaeden. "The magic should make the heat more tolerable." The boots are Boots of the Winterlands and act as an Endure Elements spell.

"I can give you a fly spell." He says to Savin. "Mine is still active. We could check out this chanting together. I'm leary of soloing in an unfamiliar area."

If acceptable, Firn'gaer will recall his fly spell with Mage's Lucubration and then cast it on Savin.

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes
Fly (on Savin) - 11 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration*

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+5=24
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 8:32:36 AM
Sly is very restless "I wish they would make up their minds! any where is better than here, it's like being in Hell in here."He thinks to himself.
His Head snaps up toward Jaeden when he said that he hears a woman voice? He the listens to see if he can also hear her? "Yes! I can hear her too! Savin if Peerimus is buzy consentrating and talking to Mother, I'll cast a Fly spell on you? Then the both of you can go!"

Sly waits for an answer from Savin.

Luke just sits next to Sly, not moving.

OOC: Listens 24.

Sly Splees

0> Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1> Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp,Feather Fall.

2> Flaming Spear, Levetate, Webb.

3> Lighting Bolts, Fly.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+6=13 d20+9=22
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 12:21:29 PM
Peerimus hears the discussion, but tunes them out to become a mere background hum as he continues casting the Commune spell.

Yorrick sniffs the air and paws the ground, he does not like it here. His companion will be done shortly. The others seem to be on about something. Maybe a better look about, Yorrick stands to is full 10' heaight and looks about the supernatural gloom.
[Listen 13 Spot 22]

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: *Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
wounded -28HP

The Voice That Was There (DM/Al)
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 9:13:50 PM
Jaeden and Savin pick the chanting words out of what appears to all the others as nothing but a whisper of wind. Neither, unfortunately, understand what the words mean. And then, abruptly, the words stop. What was there not six seconds ago is now gone.

There is talk about investigating to see what it might have been Both Sly and Firn'gaer offer Savin a Fly spell. If Sly cast the Fly spell on himself, then all three might go.

Yorrick raises up and looks about. He sees nothing that has not been there before anywhere within visual range. Further, there are no new smells either.

Questions, questions, and more questions. If there was something there, where did it go? And if something went, why?

Peerimus continues his Commune, the strength of the Grass grows. No people. No free water. Just the flat flat plain and the Grass.

"Um, did you guys want to go somewhere?" The voice of Faraday.

The heat is hot, and from a look upwards, the large orb of the sun is not yet even at full noon yet.

Savin
Wednesday May 17th, 2006 10:30:11 PM
Savin looks at Peerimus and says, "You are our leader so you must decide. I vote that we go and find these counterparts and make them pay for Jones' death. If we leave, and go somewhere to refresh our strength, then they can refresh their strength as well. If we attack now, we have the advantage of surprise. They are hoping we were weakened by this encounter and they are right. We have consumed spells and lost a friend but if we keep playing to thier song, we will not win.

If you choose to delay our attack then we must plan our next attack carefully. The wizard's must scry the location and find out what we are walking into. If we don't know the scry spells then we must purchase scrolls or have someone else do it for us.

We also must have a means to follow them immediately if they flee again. We don't stay and battle their trap but follow immediately and attack them and bring them down. This might entail the purchase of teleport scrolls or some other means of travel but we must break the cycle and stop playing their game."

Savin looks at Firn'gaer and asks, "Can a teleport be blocked? That might be a way for to force them to face us? Imagine their faces when they try and teleport away only to have the spell fail." Savin grins a nasty grin.

I am ready to go looking for that voice if you want. We have an hour to kill before Faraday can move us."

Sly and Luke d100=97
Thursday May 18th, 2006 7:52:50 AM
"Wait a minute! Three is better than Two! on a hunt like this, Let me cast the Fly spell on myself and I'll go with you." Sly turns to Luke "Stay here The party might need you!

Sly starts the transmutation spell on himself.
Sly will leave with only the bastard sword.

Spell effectiveness 97%.

[ Sly, I'm pretty sure you do not have a Bastard Sword. At least, it's not on your character sheet. And it requires a special feat to wield effectively. I'm pretty sure you have a Longsword.

I believe it's Flat-top who has the Bastard sword. --Al ]

Your right DM Al, I have to wear my glasses when I Play?? I meant the long sword Not the sword of Storege.>:( Ceil

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday May 18th, 2006 5:01:14 PM
Peerimus has no choice but to ignore Savin for the time being. He is deep in casting and contiues to push himself more fully into the surrounding terrain.

Yorrick falls back to all fours and lies down, conserving energy and trying to generate the least amount of heat that he can. Somedays it does not pay to have a thick coat of fur.

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: *Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
wounded -28HP

Firn'gaer d20+6=17 d20+8=25
Thursday May 18th, 2006 7:41:31 PM
After casting the Fly spell on Savin, Firn'gaer waits for a moment before rising off the ground. "I'm going to look. Sly, Savin come to if you want. I just assume not have the spell land in our midst if avoidable."

With that Firn'gaer head off at an upward angle towards the direction mentioned by Savin.

[Listen DC25, Spot DC17]

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes
Fly (on Savin) - 11 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration*

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Savin d20+13=15 d20+13=18
Thursday May 18th, 2006 8:09:51 PM
Savin sighs as he is ignored by his leader. He rises up in the air gaining altitude as he looks around. He covers his brow with his hand emerging into the strong sunlight and follows Firn'gaer towars where he thought he heard the voice.

He asks the mage, "So how long does this spell last? I don't want to end up down their with all those predators."

Savin is distracted by the heat, and the strange new sights and doesn't notice much.
Spot check 15, Listen check 18

Coming Up Empty (DM/Al)
Thursday May 18th, 2006 8:39:58 PM
Peerimus continues to rise to the peak of his spell while Yorrick returns to the ground and sits at his side. Sly, Savin and Firn'gaer rise into the air and head for the south end of the circle, while the others remain as still as possible in the heavy heat.

Savin is still itching for a fight. He makes a few suggestions and asks questions that receive no answers.

"Alright. Well, I'll just wait here for you to make up your minds," comes the voice of Faraday.

The three move over the ground to the edge of the curving sphere of darkness. They emerge into the sunlight and begin a search of the area where the sound of the whisper had come from. There is absolutely nothing there. No lurking foe. No tracks. No outline in the grass where a creature might have hidden. Not even a lingering rapke or bounder. Nothing. There is no physical evidence that anyone had been here.

Meanwhile, as they search, Peerimus' spell reaches its furthest bounds and comes to a peak at a full ten minutes. It reveals nothing new. For eleven miles all around, on land, in the air, and under the ground there is nothing but the flat plain dominated by the Grass. The Grass holds the water that Peerimus sees. But the spell, of course, does not reveal how to extract it.

Everyone in the group is covered in their own sweat. Father Jasper feels the heat build up beneath his breastplate. Even Sly in his light Mithril feels the heat. Everyone with armor feels a chaffing from the heat and dampness. Jaeden is more comfortable, thanks to Firn'gaer's boots. His damp clothing may yet dry under his armor, especially in this dry heat.

Even more daunting that this is the fact that the group has been here for no more than half an hour. There is still at least half a day before the close of nightfall.

Sly d20+5=20 d20+5=7
Friday May 19th, 2006 6:36:49 AM
Sly wait for about half a minute, when he start to fly behind Savin. Sly notices that if he fly in a large circle, he makes a little breeze, it's still hot and bright, but the breeze is welcome.

Sly flies behind Savin, the sun is very bright, but looking around, but still keeps up with the two ahead of him.

Looking = 20
Spot = 7

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106) d20+8=11 d20+2=20 d20+5=23 d20+6=14
Friday May 19th, 2006 9:31:30 AM
"My thanks are yours Firngaer," Jaeden begins when the Gnome and monk return from their scouting. "... these boots help tremendously. I'll make sure to return them once we depart this forsaken land."

The warrior continues to keep watch while Peerimus rouses from his trance.

rolls
jaeden spot 11 listen 20
dalek spot 23 listen 14

Savin
Friday May 19th, 2006 8:47:38 PM
Savin lands and looks at Peerimus. "Will you talk to me now? Did you even hear what I said before? What is your decision."

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+19=35
Saturday May 20th, 2006 9:45:44 AM
Peerimus slowly opens his eyes and looksup to Savin. A passive look on his face, he stands. Turning to regard the monk, "This master atthe temple under which you studied. Did he repremand you for missing the lessons on patience good friend?"

Looking quickly to all the others, "There is nothing for 11 miles about us. All is this endless grass. Given the heat already building we should most certainly leave here."

Peerimus steps over to Yorrick and casts Endure Elements, sharing the comfort with his friend. "The problem is where to go. I can not scry on them since I know nothing about them. " The druid looks directly at Savin, "The spell does not work that way. You see, we can look in on them at apparent will, nor can we stop them from simply teleporting off. All we have is blind annoyance and the pushing drive to keep coming at them on thier terms weaker and weaker with each attempt. I stand by my original recommendation. Return to where we found Faraday, perpare and then try again."

Savin
Saturday May 20th, 2006 11:12:00 AM
Savin starts scratching at his ear digging out some nasty little insect that is trying to make a home there. He crushes it between forefinger and thumb and flicks it away. He looks down at Peerimus and says sardonically, "Well now that you mention it, the master did have a couple of conversations with me about enthusiasum and such. It was petty soon after that it was determined that I should leave the monastary and start my journeys to expand my knowledge and wisdom."

Savin changes tacks, "How come things can always look in on us but we never seem to be able to look in on them. I would think between a scry spell coupled with a new found friendly artifacts, we should have some advantages on surprise.

Don't misunderstand me Peerimus, I have no problems with regrouping and planning our attack. I am just hoping that you, as leader, can put together a vialble battle plan utilizing all of our talents both physical and magically and to take these scumbags down. Their existance offends me. Killing innocents just to get us to react is beyond redemption."
Bits of spittle launch from Savin's mouth as his says the last sentence. He is clearly upset, which is somewhat strange since the monk normally is pretty level headed.

"Make a plan Peerimus...make a good one. Even if we can only kill one of them before they flee again, it will be to our advantage. Pick a target for all of us to gang up on. Maybe the spelluser who helps them flee. Yes we must destroy these counterparts. They stand in our way."

Firn'gaer d20+6=17 d20+8=21
Saturday May 20th, 2006 8:19:28 PM
Having left with friends, Firn'gaer now finds himself flying alone. He flies for several minutes in that direction until he sees something and then returns to the hemispere of darkness.

[Spot DC 17, Listen DC 21]

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes
Fly (on Savin) - 11 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration*

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106) Second illegal post
Saturday May 20th, 2006 11:59:58 PM

"Lets go ahead with Peerimus' plan and start the teleport process back to the underwater cavern. As he's said it should be a safe place to prepare. The only thing I would add is that upon arrival we should put each of the chaos artifacts we have somewhere where they are less likely to be seen. Into various haversacks for instance."

Sly
Sunday May 21st, 2006 9:04:37 AM
Sly is flying in a zig-zag parrern, For the wonderful breeze he's making, When he see that Silent Firn-gare heading back to the black Oven, "Oh! We are going back so soon? Did YOU find anything Of Intrest? Did you think I would leave you ALL ALONE?" As He now flies behind The Wizard.

Firn'gaer (OOC)
Sunday May 21st, 2006 9:19:30 AM
Sly, Firn'gaer is not flying back yet, but since he can barely see a barn when it's in front of him. He will head back assuming he doesn't see anything. Otherwise he will react.

Collective Action (DM/Al)
Sunday May 21st, 2006 10:32:12 AM
As Savin returns the place at which Peerimus and the rest are clustered, Sly follows Savin flying a zigzag pattern within the shade of the sphere of Darkness. It offers some cooling relief. The sweat dries from his body more quickly. Ooops, then he changes his mind and goes off after Firn'gaer. It's tough to make up one's mind in this heat.

The two continue flying in the direction originally taken. The hump of the dark sphere is clear and from visible above the level of the grasses. But as the two move swiftly through the air, it dwindles and becomes small. Five minutes brings Firn'gaer and Sly to a distance of just over half a mile. They see no more than they did before, endless expanses of grass that stretch off until they fade in the blur of heat. They do notice, however that the dome of darkness is becoming less distinct with distance. Should they continue further, they may lose sight of it and become lost.

Meanwhile, Savin presses Peerimus for a direct attack upon their foes. They have shown themselves to be unrelentingly evil and worthy only of an immediate dose of the harshest of retribution possible. Peerimus, for his own part, explains his own views on the impracticality of attempting an attack at this time. After helping Yorrick with the heat, he again suggests returning to the Cave under Turtle Lake far away on the Northern Continent.

The druid's language is such, though, that it does not command. "Recommendation" is the word he uses. He as leader offers a recommendation and leaves it up to each member of the group to accept, reject, or offer a recommendation of their own. Even the half-orc, Magog might perhaps speak his mind on this, as leaving him here in this unfamiliar land would surely mean his death sentence.

Jaeden keeps watch with Dalek. They complement each other, keen eyes with keen ears. But neither man nor horse senses any danger. The sight of Sly and Firn'gaer flying off out of view is a bit disturbing to the security minded warrior. They can be seen beyond the darkness, but the tall grass quickly cuts them off as they travel away. And they have been gone for several minutes. How far would flight take them? Jaeden is the first to weigh in on the recommendation presented by their leader. He is for the idea, and he adds a recommendation of his own.

At last, to Jaeden's relief, Sly and Firn'gaer return. They are a part of the group as well, and their views on the destination are equally important. As half-elf and gnome re-enter the area of Darkness, the intensity of the sunlight on the plains comes home to them. Each feels the heat upon their skin built up from ten minutes in the sunlight. Each feels the beginnings of an annoying reddening sunburn.

Faraday waits by the side. A small tuneless humming comes from the artifact as it waits for a decision.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106)
Sunday May 21st, 2006 10:15:26 PM
Turning to Sly and Firgaer as they return Jaeden reiterates the decision at hand for their benefit.

"It seems we've two choices. We can press the attack now, assuming of course Noxy can locate our opposition, or we can return to relative safety and fully prepare. Both Peerimus and I are of the belief that preperation would be best and we believe the safest and most accessable place is the underwater cave where we found faraday. Savin is of the opinion that we should immediately chase down our foes as they should be depleted as we are. What do you two think? For that mater, what do the rest of you think?"

He eyes Jasper and Magog with this last sentence.

Savin
Monday May 22nd, 2006 7:21:46 AM
Savin listens to Jaeden and interrupts, "As I have said earlier, I have no problems with regrouping. If we do regroup, I just want us to be prepared with a battle plan.

We need to spy out our foes, and see their arrangements. This spying needs to be done either through magic or mundane means but we need the information .

We need to find a way to block their immediate retreat. A teleport block of some kind? Dispel magics, getting in the mages face and interrupt the spell?

We then need to have a plan to hurt them badly so they are weakened. Maybe Jaeden, you and I with Yorrick's assistance can initially attack a spelluser and bring them down fast. That degrades their ability to flee and to effect us in mass."

Savin will grin at Peerimus and say, "I did listen to some of my Master's lessons before they kicked my behind out of the monastary. We had several lessons on tactics that I paid a lot of attention too.

So if we have decided to go back to somewhere, lets go back to a place where we can prepare adequately. Maybe the Floating City? Plateau city? Faraday should be able to find those without any trouble and then we can get some of the resourses we might need? Besides the food should be better."

[ Savin, please roll Knowledge Geography for Knowledge of Plateau City. Remember, you're from the Southern Continent. --Al ]

Sly and Luke
Monday May 22nd, 2006 8:28:29 AM
Sly follow Firn-gare where ever he goes, but not letting him out of his sight. He has comr to have great respect for this Gnome, his magic is powerful and will be a great wizard some day. Since there is nothing to tell them as who was wispering, they must go back so they will not get lost.

Then Sly follows his friend back to the black oven, apon landing Jaeden greet them what the going on since they left, "I agree with you Friend Jaeden! I have to rest and redo my Spells, and what do we do with our new friend here, we cannot leave him here to die?"

At this point Savin arrives, he is all in a fluster as to what we should do, and must have a good plan, and so he goes on. Sly tries to calm him down, "Friend Savin! You are too much like me! You and I want to do this Quickly! Ok! So we walk into their trap here, and they killed Brother Jones, and left Magog here, Why? Do they know that we have a heart and will not leave him behind? We better make sure that he is not carring any thing that can give us away to the enermy! But do have a little rest to think about our Counter Parts!"

Sly goes over to Luke, the dog is sleeping. A wise move on Luke part,

Peerimus
Monday May 22nd, 2006 5:01:16 PM
Peerimus gives Savin a good natured grin, "Ah yes of course, enthusiasm then." He gives the monk a good natured shoulder chuck and waits for the others to return. When all are assembled, "We of course will invite Magog t accompany us from this land. He was obviously pulled in by our last jump."

"We have several problems that need to be addressed and i have few thoughts on solutions to any of them. They know much more about us then we about them. I can think of almost no way to alter this. This area was well prepared ahead of our arrival. The structure was brought here, the area torched, the water container set up, the darkening spell everything, well in advance. So I will not be able to speak to the plants they once stood on as they are destroyed. I also have a feeling that voice you looked for was one of them and not knowing how much she overheard..." Peerimus shrugs.

"Faraday take us to the cave in which we found you." Looking at the others, "It is the only place I can think of that Faraday knows very well and they could not know of. They know Niobe, they know she was returning to Mud City. I do not want to put her in the middle of this yet. Once at the cave I have another idea. I know a bit more about them than they might like and it might be enough."

"Yes and I see no reason to alter the original battle plan and had the enemy stayed for longer than 2 seconds, the plan would have worked quite well. The enemy consists of a highly skilled rogue, a powerful fighter, an arcane caster and 1 unknown. I believe the woman a rogue and not a spellcaster who has been doing the talking, but that is not that relevant."

Firn'gaer
Monday May 22nd, 2006 8:07:40 PM
Firn'gaer returns back under the protection of the darkness hemisphere. He listens to the suggestions. "The cave's fine with me." He says. "We should spend as little time as required there before going after them. My only worry is the town."

Status
AC: 24
HP: 77

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Shield - 21 minutes
Extended Fly - 22 minutes
Fly (on Savin) - 11 minutes

Extend Rod - 0/3 left.
Staff of Fire (42/50)
Wand of magic missile (5th)(48)

Prepared Spells
0 -- arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 -- elf sight, identify, magic missile*, mount, ray of enfeeblement, shield*

2 -- extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 -- dispel magic*, empowered magic missile*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt*, slow

4 -- black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person*, polymorph

5 -- empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force*

6 -- chain lightning, mage's lucubration*

* -- Spells cast
(r) -- racial spells

Made It To The Cave (DM/Al) d100=40
Monday May 22nd, 2006 8:55:36 PM
"Alright, you sure? That's where you want to go, right? Alright. I'll try it." Faraday's voice wavers. "All by myself. Alright. It'll be alright. Maybe a little higher off the ground. Maybe. Safer that way. Was awfully dark in there. Awfully dark," he says in a fretful voice. Then the Circle goes silent, working, or so it is hoped.

In the silence, Jaeden attempts to draw an opinion from Father Jasper and the Half-orc, Magog. Both remain silent, Father Jasper in contemplation, Magog still appears to be looking for some non-existent grog.

Luke sleeps. And Sly tries to calm Savin as the monk expounds upon strategies from bringing this Evil to its knees.

Peerimus concurs with Savin's plans. And he adds to them with speculation on what they have encountered today and what they might expect from their opposition in the future.

Firn'gaer's concern is for the town of Heranmar. It's a reasonable concern. Where else would the Evil Others look if the group is not to be found on the Sargrass Plains? And once there, what is to stop them from going on a killing spree? Prompted by sheer anger. From spite. Or from the sheer joy that the Evil derive from listening to the screams of the innocent.

Time passes in the heat. Not a breeze blows. Sweat streams down the faces of those without magic protection.

Then the darkness splits and without pain or fear, each dog, bear, horse, human, half-orc, and half-elf feels his body split apart as well. Each watches with calm intellectual curiosity as their essence divides like a seam, coming apart only to stop ... at the tattoo on their hand. Then the halves of each person and animal begin sucking into the tattoo, Luke toward Sly's, Dalek toward Jaeden's, Yorrick toward Peerimus', Rufus toward Firn'gaer's. The scraps of everyone sucked up into the tattoos to reappear with an audible *pop* ...

... in pitch black darkness.

=== OOC ===

Lets have some fun with this, shall we? Everyone roll a d100. If you roll 75 or over you materialize over the pool and land in the water. Also roll for Luke, Yorrick, and Dalek. Rufus is alright.

No one has Darkvision, so no one can see. Not a thing. The air is cool. Refreshing. For now. The time is about noon. Long time to wait till tomorrow morning.

Savin d20+2=8 d100=13
Monday May 22nd, 2006 9:06:34 PM
rolled knowledge check 8

Savin listens to the Faraday speak and wonders why it is trying to attempt things alone? (OOC I am confused on who is holding which artifact? I believe I handed Sly the Bane of Seribone. Firn'gaer handed me the book while he left for a brief stint but I am assuming I handed it back? Should I not be doing this?}

Suddenly he feels himself split in two and in darkness. He feels the cool air and the ground in front of him and the pitch blackness. He says to no one in particular, "I have got to get one of those tattoos for light?"

Sly and Luke d100=88 d100=79 d20+5=18 d20+5=22
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 4:55:25 AM
Sly is speaking to Firn-gare, "Don't worry about the town! If we are no where around, Then , , ,"*POP!*
Sly is standing on solid ground, It is cool and dark, Sly touches himself as if to make sure he's in one peice.

Sly speaks to every body, "I'm all right! Luke are you with me? Is every body Here?"

Sly cannot see but he can still hear, so he'll listen to hear if there Breathing going on.

Luke answers, "Yes! Here." Luke cannot see, but he start to smell the ground, to locate Sly and everybody else.

Sly percentage 88% - Hear or Sence movement 18.

Luke percentage 79% - Tracking 22.

Jaeden d100=3
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 6:04:31 AM
Faraday's teleportation takes affect and after another gut wrenching experience Jaeden finds himself in complete darkness. A least hes on solid ground however.

"Light is coming." he states to the party before pulling out one of his everburning stones.

Firn'gaer d100=18
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 6:57:47 AM
Faraday does his dirty-work and it is dark. Not only dark, but the heat is considerably less. Without his boots to regulate his temperature, the gnome wizard visibly shakes in the chilled air of the damp cavern.

Firn'gaer finds his feet touching solid ground, d100 roll - 18, unlike some of his other companions. Firn'gaer casts a simple spell and along with other various light sources, a ring of floating torch lights dances about the area.

"Jaeden..." <chattering teeth> "I'll take me boots back..." <chattering teeth> "please..."

"But I am, Sly..." <chattering teeth> "That woman had," <chattering teeth> "No remorse. No, she was gleeful..." <chattering teeth> "When she killed the townsfolk with the..." <chattering teeth> "Cloudkill spell..."

[OOC - Firn'gaer will take Noxnyx again, but he hasn't had back after heading to town the previous day. He'll take Faraday as well if needed.]

Peerimus and Yorrick d100=97 d100=67 d20+21=34 d20+7=17
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 8:38:08 AM
Peerimus frowns at Faraday, "Typical." is all he says as the world about him alters. Instinctively he reaches out for strength and comfort. Yorrick is there of course and then The great Ursine is not.

All is dark, cool sea air, Wieghtless? Oh bother. The druid tries to suck in some air quickly. SPLASH

He quickly calms himself, he got a bit of air, no need to panic, just relax. [Survival 34] Peerimus forces himself to calm and takes out his Everburning torch. Orientating himself he kicks to the surface. [Take 10 swim 17]

Peerimus will get himself to the pool side and haul up and out of it, thanking any who lend him a hand. "I had an idea as we blinked out. First let me see if this pool will suit our needs. Don't fight the spell Jaeden, I'm going to try and scry on you."

Peerimus turns to the pool and casts Scrying to locate Jaeden. "We have a name of one of the attackers, with the description I received from the stones at the Abbey, I am hoping the big lug does not have the Will to fend me off. Now it will take me an hour Savin so you will have to curb your enthusiasm for that time. If this pool works to Scry on Jaaeden I will then attempt to get one of our enemy. If I can we may want to seriously consider going after him immediately."

"Our other option as I see it is to wait everything out here until morning and then return to Heranmar or possibly return in the night."

Level 0:
Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
*Barkskin, Chill Metal, Lesser Restoration, Animal Messenger
Level 3:
*CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Speak with Plants x2
Level 4:
*Scrying x3, Dispel Magic
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Heighten Scrying x2
Level 6:
*StoneTell
Spell Staff: *Commune with Nature

Peerimus
Longstrider, Pass Without a Trace 22hours
used Pearl 3rd
Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang 22hours
wounded -28HP

Question for Peerimus (DM/Al)
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 10:55:11 AM
Who did you wish to attempt to Scry upon, Peerimus? After Jaeden.

Peerimus second scry
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 12:29:08 PM
Scaor, Peerimus is hoping between his name, a visual bad, as it might have been and the information from the stones it will work as Second Hand info. That and hopefully he is a fighter type with the standard will save of a tomato

Using Heightened Scrying DC 20 before Modifiers

Fun With Scrying (DM/Al)
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 12:46:14 PM
BTW, Jaeden, you may attempt to resist the first Scrying if you wish, Oh-Fighter-With-The-Will-Of-A-Tomato. ^_^

Images In The Pool (DM/Al) d100=43 d100=85 d20+17=32
Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 8:42:03 PM
Sly, Luke, Peerimus, and Magog all find themselves over liquid darkness. They fall with a splash into the pool from which the Children of Chaos had emerged from Turtle Lake a week or so ago. The dark waters are cold, but they present no immediate danger to the four strong swimmers. Lights come out, first Jaeden's and then Firn'gaer's.

The swimmers pull themselves out of the pool.

Sly and Luke find trace of no others. No scent, no sight, no sound. The large cave appears as empty as it had been before.

Firn'gaer is first to feel the chill. Though dangerously cold by no stretch of the imagination, an experienced outdoorsman would know the dangers of hypothermia, and the need to keep warm or active or both.

The pool is large in the light of Jaeden and Firn'gaer's light. But it is a natural forming pool, and therefore a possible focus for Peerimus' scrying magic. Peerimus tests the pool first, focusing on a subject with a malleable will. He settles by the pool and begins the spell. An hour passes while the druid invokes the divination magic from the natural pool. A light forms in the dark waters. It is Jaeden's light, and Jaeden is holding it aloft in one hand. There is a soft whicker from Dalek from both from the pool and from the horse behind. Both are reflected unnaturally large across the broad expanse of the pool.

Next comes the real attempt. Peerimus concentrates upon the name, 'Scaor.' He pictures the hulking shape seen through the darkness. And he recalls the words of the Stone Arch back at the crumbling Abbey. For an hour, he pulls the bits and pieces together to assemble a picture within the pool.

The pool glows with daylight. Seconds. No more than seconds. An outdoors view. Straight line shadow cuts across the view, half shade half sunlight. Within the shade a large hulking form. It moves from dark to light. The face turns, green-gray, a troll face. Placid. Serene. Smile. Countless sharp teeth. The face looks toward the pool. Smile.

Then dark. Seconds. Only seconds and the scrying had been resisted.

The dark and cold of the cavern air creep into flesh and bone. The insidious chill can be like a leaden weight.

=== OOC ===

All who have been watching with Peerimus make a Spot Check, please. If you roll these spot checks, then I will assume that you have been waiting for the spell to produce results and have therefore been relatively inactive.

I'd like to know what each of you've been doing since Peerimus began his Scryings two hours ago.

Sly and Luke
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 8:05:55 AM
Sly laugh at Peerimus and the others a they fall into the water next to him, NEXT to Him?? "I'm standing on solid rock??" Then he remembers that he's wearing the Feather Fall Ring! He wiggles his feet?? and sure enough he's in the air and slowly decending into the water the cold cold water. "WoW! what a way to cool off!"

Sly follows Luke to solid ground, goes up on the slab where he first meet Faraday, Now he's cold and wet, he takes off all his clothes, then will cast a Flaming Sphear. He will put the fire ball high enough for all to walk under (even the the bear and the horse) and dry them selves off.

The first thing Sly dries off is his Bedroll of Comfort for Firn-gare to take the chill off his old bones. Sly will take His Spell Book out, Siting on the cold floor of the cave and while every thing is drying, He unwraps the oil cloth from around the book, then turns to his spells, reading carefully and hope his things dry soon, because his but is getting cold!.

Luke shakes the water off his fur coat, when his master put a big ball of Fire up in the air, he will go near it and dry his fur, but first he tells Yurrick his friend "That will teach my pointed Ears Boss, not to laught at the rest of us."

Peerimus
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 5:04:58 PM
The scrying fades and with a Harumph, Peerimus sits back. "Too quick, but at least he's not running through town eating peasants. The real question is will the others is we don't show soon. It has been two hours since they left us in the Sagrass, and soon they will know that we scryed on Scaor the troll."

Peerimus takes a moment to wipe a drip from his face and push his still wet hair back over his head. "We are terribly depleted, tired, wounded and annoyed. Firngaer how are we coming with Noxy giving us a heads up on how many of them are in the same area as Xaos?"

Savin
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 5:59:27 PM
Savin will hear the splashes and wince as he imagines his friends in the water. When they come out, he knows they will have to be dried and warmed.

"Can one of you wizards make some kind of fire that will give off some heat? Anyone who fell into the water needs to change clothes. I can loan a spare set if your stuff is wet. We don't want colds when the bad guys either show up here or we track them down."

Savin will not watch the scrying process but sit apart from the others and do some meditation, resting his mind but also watching over them from a slight distance.

Firn'gaer d20+23=36 d20+6=15
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 7:34:03 PM
Firn'gaer uses his Prestidigitation spell to dry one of the wet ones.

He too watches the scrying interested in the spell. He watches as the troll looks into the scry and smiles. "He's a spellcaster?" He says in almost amazement.

[Spellcraft (DC36) on Scrying and being able to detect the sensor.]

[Spot DC15]

"I'll check in on it." He says taking Noxnyx out and focusing his will for look in on Xaos. "Sorry Savin, unless you want me fireball it I can't help."

He's not the one I'm worried about.

Jaeden Ohm d20+8=20
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 9:19:03 PM
As Peerimus prepares his test scry Jaeden removes the loaned boots and returns then to Firgaer with a thanks. He re-equips his own and gives his supplies a once over. Knowing that the scry is coming Jaeden has little difficulty in picking it up, but as requested he does nothing to resist the effects.

With nothing else to do he watchs the results of the Druids second attempt [spot 20].

After the Scrying (DM/Al) d4=3
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 9:33:35 PM
After climbing out of the water, Sly conjures a Flaming Sphere. He and Luke begin to dry things, none the least of which includes themselves, off in the intense heat. However, after only half a minute, the spell ends, and the Flaming Sphere vanishes. Many of Sly's things are still wet.

Savin, wisely or not, calls for a fire. There is no fuel for a fire upon the bare stone floor of the cave. He offers a change of clothing, and then relaxes into stillness.

Peerimus gathers what information he can from the brief glimpse that he go of Scaor. He asks Firn'gaer to use the Vision to look in on the Chime of Xaos.

Firn'gaer uses a more conventional method to dry his sopping companions off. After an hour, they and their belongings are, for the most part, dry. Then he waits at the pools edge for the scrying to bear informational fruit. The image, when it comes, lasts only a moment. And it is clear that the troll somehow had the Will to resist the scrying. But before the image was ended, Firn'gaer and Jaeden as well, catch three bits of information. In the shadows behind the troll is what appears to be a wall. It's surface is patterned as though fashioned from planks milled from rough logs. The ground below the troll's feet is dirt, though more even than one might expect from a natural setting. And Jaeden notices a dark discoloration on the back of the troll's hand. A tattoo? It could very well be a tattoo.

But, that look. It's more than obvious to the wizard how the scrying itself was thwarted. But the troll seemed to actually see the scrying sensor. Then Firn'gaer recalls a tome of old magic in which incidents are recorded of scrying sensors being spotted by the sharp of eye. Maybe it was that. Or is it conceivable that a troll could master the ancient skills of Scrying?

At Peerimus' request, Firn'gaer takes out the Vision and with Faraday's translation sets the screen on the location of the Chime of Xaos. There are five color-filled markers upon the screen. Four of them move about, while the fifth remains stationary. One of the moving four behaves in an unusual manner. It fades in intensity and then returns at seemingly random intervals. As Firn'gaer watches, yet another colored signature enters the view from the lower edge of the screen. Of the original five, four converge on the new one and they cluster together. The unmoving one remains where it is. Yet another one enters the view from the right side of the screen. It makes it's way first downward and then across to join the others making a total of six excluding the one that has yet to move at all.

The cold of the dark cavern is subtle. With long periods of inactivity it creeps into flesh and bone, stealing the body's warmth and replacing it with a fuzzy head and trembling limbs. The wilds are no place to let down one's guard. Nature can be a harsh mistress and can kill as easily as an enemy's blade.

=== OOC ===

Peerimus, Savin, Firn'gaer, Jaeden, Father Jasper, Magog. You have all been inactive in the cold. Unless you have either a spell that mitigates cold or a magic item that does so, please make a Fortitude Save vs DC15. On a Failure, Lose 1d4 INT, 1d4 WIS, 1d4 DEX and 1d4 STR. Add a +4 to your roll if you have the Endurance Feat. There are many mundane methods for staving off hypothermia. Feel free to employ them.

Note: My description of Scrying is unconventional. No. Lets be frank. It's wrong. It's how a DM I once hand handled it. After looking things up, I realize the mistake. Rather than just fail the spell, I thought I'd give you a look. You have what you have. Some bits of info, and a troll who knows he's been scryed upon.

Also, need some sort of decision here. What do we want to do? Stay here till tomorrow? Use Faraday to go to the location of the Chime of Xaos? Try to make it to Heranmar? What are we doing here?

Savin d20+11=29 d20+6=16
Wednesday May 24th, 2006 11:13:52 PM
Savin, totally in tune with his body, realizes that his body's heat is being leeched away from the cold. He stands and starts moving about. He jumps up and down and tells the others who are sitting still to move about to or at least to huddle together and share some body heat.

"Peerimus, time to make a decision. We need to get out of here. It was a mistake to come and our strength is only being sapped some more. Yes I agree that we aren't ready to attack our foes but Nonyx and Faraday to get us to a safer location. They must know of a town or someplace we can travel to where we can refit, get warm and plan our next move without freezing to death!"

fort save 29
heal check 16

Sly and Luke
Thursday May 25th, 2006 7:04:23 AM
Sly wonders as to why his spell did not last longer?? But given the enermies that they are playing with, he's not suprise.

His clothes are partly dry, so he'll just have to bear it. It's not the first time he has to wear damp underroos. The others are setting cold, So he might as well share his bedrole of comforts with the rest of his team mates. He get's out if his bedrole (But Luke will stay wher he is) Sly dresses then checks his equipment His Mithrel Chainmale is dry, his shild and weapond are all dry, his pants and boots could be dryer.

Since he cannot consentrate on his spell book, He will huddle with the rest of the group, Sly will try to get Luke to exit the sleeping bag. then hand it to the one who is shervering the most. "This is a sleeping bag of comfort, it will warm any two person at a time. When your warmed up and can funtion again, pass it on to the next two who needs to warm up."

Luke is very comfy in the besrole, But Sly want his out with him. "OH! Alright! I out." Luke goes to lay down with Yurrick.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 25 HP 95/106) d20+9=21
Thursday May 25th, 2006 3:49:53 PM
When Savin mentions the cold Jaeden realizes that the cold had been seeping in for the past hour and that it may soon spell trouble. He stands up and moves around to get his blood circulating but stops short of breaking a sweat.

While he waits for a descision to be made he unpacks his bedroll protects himself from the cold as best he can.

***
IF the blankets in his bed roll are insufficient to keep him warm he will get up again and stay active.

Firn'gaer
Thursday May 25th, 2006 8:23:01 PM
"Thank you." He says getting his boots back from Jaeden. You could not have seen someone put boots on any faster. "Thanks much better." He says as the magical warmth of the begins to set his body at an even temperature.

Other than that he waits for suggestions on their next desination.

Applied Woodsmanship and the Burden of Leadership (DM/Al)
Thursday May 25th, 2006 9:41:42 PM
Savin makes a case for leaving the cave while the rest of the Children of Chaos go about mitigating the creeping chill of the dark cave with whatever means are at their disposal, magic or mundane. The animals seem to be fine, especially huddled together. With blankets and the few magic items designed for extremes in temperature, the cold of the cave does not appear to be anything that the group need worry about. With the application of a little vigilance, that is.

Everyone looks to Peerimus for a decision on whether to go or to say. And if to go, to what destination. He contemplates the decision, the weight of leadership as crushing as the heaviest stone.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday May 25th, 2006 10:29:51 PM
Peerimus is a bit lost in thought and doesn't answer immediately. His spell protects him and so he does not pay attention to the damp cold of the cave, though likely he should have been. It was far more his charge to see to the safetly in such matters than to lead the group. Perhpas that is the issue, the distraction. Savin's voice finally filters through the haze of thought, "Hm? You were saying something Savin?"

The druid begins to nod at Savin, but it soon becomes apparent he is not agreeing with him. "Get your blankets and bedrolls out, the air is cold and damp but not so much that with some insulation on the floor and an additional layer you'll be fine."

Peerimus moves to look over Firngaer's shoulder, "Seven eh. Or perhaps the unmoving one is the Chime and they set it down" he says quietly almost to himself. "Still makes at least Six." he breathes again, "Salmon in a stream." The druids face scrunches and he sits back down.

The enemy does not know where we are, but they can scry. So can we though my first attempt a failure. Perhaps try again. Provide the illusion of a prelude to an attack that never comes. Be bothered all! This is not your strength. First scry falied, second likely will as well, being not as powerful. That leaves, staying or going yet somewhere else, but where? Faraday can go where Noxy points but doesn't seem much for anywhere else "Faraday. Can you take us anywhere accurately besides where Noxy shows?"

Father Jasper + Magog d20=11 d20=13
Thursday May 25th, 2006 11:19:24 PM
Both The Father and Magog also start moving about and try to get the blood flowing again as they also feel the stiffness of the cold start to set in and make attempt to counter them FJ ( 21 fort) (Magog 25 fort ) both also lay there bed rolls down and change clothing to a dry pair.

Savin
Friday May 26th, 2006 10:18:54 AM
Savin is about to say something but decides to shut up. He will keep moving around casting glances at Peerimus. He has said his piece, if the druid ever decides to move, he will do his best to keep everyone alive.

Jaeden Ohm
Friday May 26th, 2006 11:17:03 AM
While Peerimus turns his attention to Faraday Jaeden moves over to sit near Father Jasper, and once again bundles himself in blankets. He speaks softly to the Priest so only he can hear.

"Father, I wanted to talk to you about our last battle. This group, the 'Children of Chaos', may be destined to battle chaos but in all honestly we've had extreme difficulty fighting well together. I think we finally started to pull things together last battle but there were still some mistakes. Most notable to me was how exposed you became to the enemy. I... I understand you were only trying to save Jones, but the result was that you almost got yourself killed. I'm not saying you shouldn't attempt to help your comrades... just, if you must do so try to be more mindful of the large picture."

If Jasper answers he listens attentively but otherwise stays seated in companionable silence.

Good or Evil (DM/Al)
Saturday May 27th, 2006 3:13:42 PM
"Er ... " Faraday's voice is full of hesitation. "Not really. More than accuracy though, the problem is safety."

"Sorry ... " And the Circle goes uncharacteristically silent.

The group does as best they can in the cold and the dark.

Jaeden begins a talk on strategy with Father Jasper. If the man of peace understands the language of war, he gives no sign. But the battle ahead will surely be difficult and dangerous. As Jones gave up his life on the Sargrass Plains, one or more of them may fall as well in combat with this Evil that stands to match their Good.

The count of opponents is now up to six, possibly seven. One is most certainly a troll with unknown abilities. Could such a group have been in existence all this time? Roaming about the land doing Evil in equal measure to the Good works that the group has been dispensing? Did they come into being as did this group? Arrived upon foreign shores to evolve through changing membership, the clarity of their purpose growing with each new adventure? If not, then what might explain their existence?

Are such questions even important in the face of the fact of the stark necessity to either kill them or to killed by them? In the end, which will prevail? Good? Or Evil?

=== OOC ===

Unless you say otherwise, I'll assume that you have all agreed to stay until spells have been recovered and move things forward to that time. Don't let me change your mind, though. Do what you think is right.

Also, with as many healing spells as Father Jasper has, I don't see any problem setting everyone back to Full Hit Points either.

Sly and Luke
Saturday May 27th, 2006 5:42:36 PM
Sly sits cross leged with Luke sleeping on his lap, the half elf studies his spells.

Luke sleeps.

Firn'gaer d20+23=29
Sunday May 28th, 2006 6:25:40 AM
The gnome wizard finds this is a perfect opportunity to scribe his new scroll. So he will find a spot as dry and level as possible in the cave. Taking out book and scroll and inks he reads the scroll and with careful manipulation of the quill he pens it into his book.

Scribing [Detect Scrying DC29]

On Scribing Spells - OoC (DM/Al)
Sunday May 28th, 2006 11:38:55 AM
Scribing a spell into a spellbook is a 24 hour process. You arrived in the cavern about straight up Noon. Since them there have been at least two hours spent on Peerimus' scrying spells. That makes it at least 2PM. You could all conceivably be prepared with new spells by 6AM tomorrow morning. If you wish to scribe the spell, then the rest of the party must wait an additional 8 hours until 2PM the next day.

Or, rather, I suppose, I should say that everyone would have new spells prepared except for Firn'gaer. Because there's the matter of Rest. He would get none and therefore would get no new spells for the day.

Firn'gaer
Sunday May 28th, 2006 12:02:19 PM
Because of time constraints Firn'gaer starts to scribe but decides he doesn't have time. So he places the scroll and ink in his bag next to the several other spells he has waiting scribing.

Sly and Luke
Monday May 29th, 2006 2:22:52 PM
Sly sit with the others and reads his Spell book, waiting to go into action.

Luke sleeps on.

Father Jasper
Monday May 29th, 2006 3:22:58 PM
Jasper Listens to the talking to that he gets from Jaeden only adding that he had to try and would do so for anyone of you, but he will try not to make him self that exposed again, he then spend the resty of the time praying and then goes to sleep for some much needed rest.

Magog
Monday May 29th, 2006 3:31:26 PM
magog fights off the cold by moving about a bit and then sits down in his blanket ( he seams grummpy and out of sorts) if asked he wants a beer and a wench to warm the bones , not a blanket but say that you take what life gives you and growls abit he seams to be ready to move and his warhammer never far from his reach he looks like he is ready once again to scrap with anything that comes along, but he waits with a warrier trainning and discipline

Day of Destiny or Day of Death (DM/Al)
Monday May 29th, 2006 9:06:36 PM
The darkness of the cavern is timeless. No sun, no moon, no stars, nothing to mark the time except one's own body clock. The pangs of hunger mark the day. The call of sleep marks the night. Only Peerimus knows with any certainty what the real time might be. It is the Mother and Father who are the Wold that whisper the cycles of the Day into his ear. (You've got a high enough Survival not to need a roll, Peerimus.)

Firn'gaer opts for rest over scribing the new spell. It's always a wizard's temptation. But, with the danger at hand, to yield to temptation could mean death.

Aside from the cold, the cavern is quiet and restful.

Peerimus calls the new day. In the Land above, the Sun is just peeking over the lip of the Wold. Time to prepare. Time for decisions.

=== OOC ===

I'll assume that you kept a watch. And I'll also assume that you all took care not to die of Hypothermia overnight.

It is around 5AM when you wake. After spell preparation it should be around 6AM.

I'll need new spell lists from all casters.

And ... I'll need a direction. What do you want to do now?

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp)
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 6:37:24 AM
Sly had taken the last watch, Because he only needed eight hours sleep, the rest of the party needed the long rest. As every body sters, Sly knows that dawn is about to breack. (He's also getting hungry)

He unrrapt him self from the sleeping bag, gathers his equipment and rewrap his magic Spell Book in its oil cloth.

Now he's ready to go.

Luke wakes goes over to Sly "Any thing to eat?" Sly smiles at his dog, then give him some trail food.

Sly Spells

0 - Detect Magic, Read magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1 - Magic MisselsX2,Shoshing Grasp, Feather Fall.

2 - Flaming Spear, levatate, Spider Climb.

3 - Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Firn'gaer d20+7=15
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 8:33:28 AM
Firn'gaer rests his few hours and spends several more in a relaxed state. In the morning, he prepares his spells. Peerimus suggestion for the fighter to take a field commander position is good news to the wizard. "That's a good idea. You have the most tactical experience and training of all of us." He says.

He again looks in on Xaos in the morning to see how many stand guard.

Day's Spells -- As of 05/30/06
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 12:27:45 PM
Will post again later on Al's ansswer.
Basically Peerimus wants to prepare spells wait for two hours, use Noxy to locate them, activate Faraday, use some boost spells and go in. Peerimus wants to go into combat and thinks Jaeden should be the 'Field commander'
Peerimus proposes that Jasper study Dimensional Anchor and as soon as possible hit one of the enemy with it. Prefferably not the spell caster.
Below is his presented spell list on the thought he is shifting and entering combat. Any thoughts?

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin x4, Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Airwalk
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
Mass Cat's Grace

Al would there be adaquate room to summon a few bears within this cavern?

[ Yup. That's a big cavern. No problem handling a few bears. -- Al ]

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 2:26:27 PM
"I'm honored Perimus." Jaeden replies to the druids suggestion of him taking command in the field. "I only ask that you make our overall plan clear to me so I have some sort of guidelines within which to act."

Peerimus 2nd
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 3:54:32 PM
"My overall plan, erradicate them like vermin Jaeden." The druid continues, "They will likely be expecting us. Last time we arrived very much as they wished. This time I want to use Noxy to deliberately appear nearby, but not on top of them. If they have the 'field of battle' prepared again, I would rather fight on a different field. We can take a good guess at the time of requesting Faraday to make the jump and actually jumping. To be more precise I might swith Airwalk for a scry. That way I start the scrying, Use Niobe or even one of us as the target. After I begin the spell, count to 60, and ask Farady to transport us. I will finish the spell leaving a hole of about 60 seconds til we jump. Enough for all boosts to be placed and for me to summon several more grizzly bears and to shift so I can talk to them."

Peerimus pauses and hopes jaeden approves so far and then finishes his initial outline. "We port in, Jasper targets any non caster with Dimension anchor, if they want to rabbit, it will be without that person. Firngaer waits on the opponent spell caster with Dispel magic, I grow myself. Yorrick and the other 2 bears. From that point on in the fluidity of battle your skills and knowledge would be set to task to allow us the faster and most direct victory."

Peerimus looks around, "If any have options speak up. For a different strike I could not bring the bears and use more direct spells or even lend my own dispelling skills."

Peerimus will swap Airwalk for Scry.
FINAL LIST

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
Barkskin x4, Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
Mass Cat's Grace

Jaeden (Second, illegal post)
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 6:50:25 PM
"I understand. As for the bears, I'd keep both options open and make a judgement call after the scry. If we'll be entering a tight area probably best to leave them out of it and effect them directly. If we have a more open field and and need their size to define a line they could be extraordinarily helpful. I only worry that they won't understand me directly."

Jaeden turns to address the Children as a whole. "Despite the death of one of our numbers, I think we worked together better that last encounter then we have since I've been a part of this group. The death, and the only other serious injury, came from moving out of position and exposing oneself. If we stick together and move as a unit I have every confindence in our success."

OOC Notes for Al and Everyone
If our plan works out we've got a big battle coming up. Assuming the NPCs are our equals (or even near equals) we have a serious disadvantage because they are all run by one person. Thus, the tendancy will be for them to work as a group. The opposite is true for multiple players in a single post per day format so we'll need to try our best to make it work.

If, during the course of battle, anyone feels that their character should be doing something different then Jaeden is calling for (and if Al says this is ok) please make a 'free action' post to shout to him so he can incorporate it into his overall plan. I'll do my best to check the board multiple times to cover for this.

Savin
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 9:40:28 PM
Savin will walk over to Peerimus and say, "I think you are making the correct decision on having someone else take charge of the tactics during a battle. When you assumed a different shape during battle, you would lose the ability to speak and direct us as a group."

Savin will say to Jaeden, "My skills our mobility, speed and special attacks. I am an expert in grappling, and getting my opponents on the ground. I can be useful in taking weapons away from them as well. After we close, I prefer to use my staff and if I have time to prepare, I can activate my boots of speed, enlarge myself and use my tattoo, I can dish out a lot of damage.

Still I see my primary role as more as a scout and a fighter second. We seem to rely more upon magic then stand up fighting since we don't have many straight fighters besides you."

Savin starts moving around, rubbing his shoulders and then his hands together. "Can we please get out of this cave? Are we going into battle or going somewhere else to prepare. I am tired of sitting in the dark."

Bad to Worse (DM/Al)
Tuesday May 30th, 2006 9:45:59 PM
The hour just after dawn is spent in preparation for the dire day ahead.

Spells are prepared. Gear packed. Weapons and armor checked. Strategies are reviewed and refined.

... Luke is hungry ... (So what else is new?)

Firn'gaer brings out the Vision of Noxnyx, and with some translation aide from the Faraday a scene with five dots of intense color appears on the screen. Four of these are in motion. One of these four, just as yesterday, fades then reappears in intensity.

The screen jumps a degree outward. Two more dots appear, one on the left and the other on the right side of the screen. These too are in motion, circling the others in the center. Seven dots. The same as yesterday.

The screen jumps again another degree outward. The dots are now small. And now ... there is an eight. It sits motionless near the bottom of the screen. There is no real way to judge the scale of this visual representation, but in relative distances, this last dot appears separated by a fair distance from the others.

So now there are eight. Seven if one of them is the Chime of Xaos. The news keeps getting worse and worse.

=== OOC ===

I'm waiting for final instructions. How do you want to do this?

And, I'm fairly liberal with the Speech as Free Action thing. Feel free.

BTW, Peerimus, I'm not sure what you wish to accomplish with the Scrying.

"That way I start the scrying, Use Niobe or even one of us as the target. After I begin the spell, count to 60, and ask Farady to transport us."

What is it that the scrying is supposed to do?

Still need spell list from Father Jasper.

Oh, and btw, Jaeden is right. It's up to you to try and out coordinate me. ^_^

Sly (AC 25 74/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp)
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 7:28:15 AM
Luke looks up to Sly, "Count 60?", as Luke look at his paws. "Only have 16 toes??"

Sky want to laught, but pat's Luke head instead, "That's alright Luke! I'll do the counting, you just follow me, OK!"

Luke answers "K, Then have fun?"

Sly answers him with a great big smile, "Yes! Luke, We'll have fun."

They both listens and wait for the events to happen.

Peerimus OOC
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 9:40:21 AM
-Al my understanding is Faraday takes about an hour. scrying takes an hour, It's the best timepiece I can think of. The scry should complete a few rounds before Faraday teleports us, if the guess on an hour for Faraday is accurate

[ Ahhh. I see. That makes sense. Especially if you wish to wait for an hour and time things to an accuracy of Rounds. Thanks. -- Al ]

Firn'gaer
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 11:18:36 AM
Firn'gaer looks into Noxnyx. What he sees isn't good. The number of guards grows. "Faraday, is it possible to fool Noxnyx's visions?" He says to the talking artifact.

Firn'gaer focuses on the image that wavers in intesity. "Could Ilsidur be involved?" He poses the question to the members familiar with the dwarven cleric. "One of the images fades and grows. Ilsidur changed before he left something to do with balance or the like. Could he be bringing other chosen together?"

Day's Spells -- As of 05/30/06
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 4:35:13 PM
"I understand Savin, and thank you for taking the time. I suspect that how you'll be needed will depend on to what extent they're expecting us. We'll see."

Other than that Jaeden stays quiet and listens to others.

Sly and Luke (Part 2)
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 6:33:18 PM
Sly ask Firn-gare a question, "Firn-gare if Noxnyx can see Niobe, who is a old member of our group? Could Noxnyx See other old members? Like Ilsador the wizard, or like our lost archer Trace? Even the big Minotaur that left us in Ice Vain? Hmm! I wonder??"

Visual Aids - OoC (DM/Al)
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 8:21:04 PM
Stripped of the shifting background and shooting motes of silver, the Screen of the Vision of Noxnyx looks something like this: The View

Savin
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 9:24:36 PM
Savin interlaces his fingers and cracks the his knuckles. He then rolls his neck and more popping sounds are issued. He spreads his legs shoulder width apart and easily stretches to his right ankle.

He looks up and asks, "Are we going to attack? How many people or creatures can Faraday transport? If we are going to attack, why not summon some allies? Nothing like having a few bears or apes on your side when fists start flying. That way the numbers will even out a bit."

Savin looks over at Jaeden and asks, "So battle leader. What is my mission. Should I go after a spell user or what when we go?"

Time to Go (DM/Al)
Wednesday May 31st, 2006 9:41:04 PM
"Fool Noxy?" There is silence for a moment. "No one's ever had a reason to try. Hahahahahaha. Eons and ages, and no one's ever tried. Hahahaha ... "

*ehem* Even without a throat, Faraday makes a passable imitation of throat clearing. "Sorry. I don't suppose that's very funny, is it? Ironic maybe. Truth is, I don't know. But if no one's ever tried, then why would they know to try now? Then again, maybe they've done it because they don't know that no one's ever tried it before and that's why it works."

Firn'gaer also poses a question to the others. Sly had known the cleric the longest. But both Savin and Peerimus had traveled with him for a while as well. There's one fairly sure way to tell. If anyone remembers the last place that they saw Ilsidur.

Peerimus puts his plan into motion. He casts his scrying spell and begins counting. At a certain point, he instructs Faraday to begin the process by which the party, with all of its adjunct and summoned members will be teleported to the location on the Vision's screen.

The time that Faraday requires to complete the jump affords plenty of time for talk and strategy. As the group plans further, the dots on the Visions screen continue to move. They move in limited areas. Three move about within a very restricted area around a fourth that moves not at all. Three others follow random patterns around a roughly path that circles the other four. The final one, toward the bottom of the screen also does not move.

Time passes. How slowly time passes when one is waiting. It seems that the moment will never come.

Then several things happen at once. The dot at the bottom of the screen begins to move. It moves upward toward the others.

And ... a vision appears in the dark pool. The scrying has completed. Time to go.

=== OOC ===

You have several things that you can decide for yourself now.
1) What was the count after you cast your scrying?
2) Are you going to cast your spells?
3) And where on the screen do you want to go? If you don't choose, I'll choose for you.

The View

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday June 1st, 2006 11:48:28 AM
When Peerimus begins his scry Jaeden hurries over to get a glance at what noxy has to show. There is at least one thing for the warrior to be happy about.

"It seems to be that lone chaos signature to the south south east can be one of three things. It can be an enemy, an artifact, or one of us we either haven't met or who has left our company. In any of those cases that seems to me to be the best place to enter. If its an enemy we can eliminate one through force of numbers before the others get involved. If its one of us or an artifact then we get to it and secure it immediately. I'd like to enter there if we have that kind of control."

He turns to Savin.

"I can't give you that kind of instruction yet. Without knowing the environment telling you to hunt a specific person could lead to you exposing yourself. Our first priority is securing a formation. Lets bring in Peerimus bears, more to block then anything else, and see what happens. I will say this. If there is an obvious mage, and if you can reach them without exposing yourself to a swarm, then yes I'd like you to take them out. But, if doing so exposes you, or if it would leave a glaring path to our own mage or priest then I don't want you to take that risk."

Jaeden Ohm Part Two
Thursday June 1st, 2006 12:15:11 PM
He turns back to the group as a whole.

"Positioning with be key here. In general, don't put yourself anywhere where someone can get at your back. Try to set up so that we have the advantage of numbers against any given foe. As long as we work together we should prevail."

With that said the warrior calms himself and mentally prepares for battle.

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp)
Thursday June 1st, 2006 3:04:25 PM
Sly sits and waits.

Savin enlarged, shillegh, blinking d20+12=30 3d6(3+2+3)+15=23 d20+12=16 d20+12=16 d20+6=7 d100=28
Thursday June 1st, 2006 9:29:05 PM
Just before leaving, Savin will drink down a potion of enlarge and activate his tattoo of shillegah and finally his ring of blinking. He will be set to engage the closest spelluser if possible but will strike any opponent in range.

"Peerimus, put us right among them. They might be expecting an attack but can't know the precise timing of it. I want first licks."

Ready strike hits ac 30 for 23 points of damage.
If I can take a flurry of blows, Savin will but the highest # I rolled is a 4 so I don't think I hit anything. Made blinking roll if I was successful in hitting

Peerimus and Yorrick d3=1
Thursday June 1st, 2006 9:46:09 PM
By Peerimus' count he is going to use 60 from the beginning casting of the scry spell, target 'Yorrick'.

The scrying finishes and Peerimus nods to Jaeden, "The southern most target on his own sounds good to me on all those reasons."

"We leave very soon, Preparations everyone, we have about 60 seconds."

Peerimus casts the following order of spells
Greater Magic Fang [Yorrick]
Barkskin [Himself shared with Yorrick 110 minutes]
Protection Fire [Himself shared with Yorrick 110 minutes]
Barkskin [Sly 110 minutes +4 Natural Armor Stacks]
Barkskin [Jaeden 110 minutes +4 Natural Armor Stacks]
Shift to Bear
Owl's Wisdom [Self 11 minutes]
Wall of thorns to SNA IV [Brown Bear]
Mass Cats Grace

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Elf Surprise (DM/Al)
Thursday June 1st, 2006 10:10:51 PM
The last crucial second tick down. Jaeden chooses the spot, targeting the dot lowest on the screen. Peerimus concurs.

Savin invokes some preparatory magic.

Peerimus casts several spells including the summoning of a large brown bear. Then he himself turns into a bear, leaving Jaeden in command. Peerimus can no longer speak.

Then the Wold blinks. Each being taken up by Faraday feels stretched long. It is not an uncomfortable feeling. It is a warm, lax and lazy feeling, like soft candy being pulled and pulled and pulled to its limits.

*snap*

There's a gut hurling sense of sudden compaction, and the Wold blinks into being again.

Small rough homes of wood stand in the foreground with a dark stone temple above and behind. The sky above is blue and cloudless. The space about is clear for yards around, weed strewn dirt. Foothills rise to the north, east and west. Behind is a line of trees. Beyond the trees the forest streches on.

And there, at the nearest small house, standing before the door are three figures. To the right is a saddled horse. To the left is a sleek black leopard. And in the center, an elf. Sensing a presence, the elf turns. The face. That face hits Sly, Savin, and Peerimus. But it hits none harder than it hits Luke. The elf, it's his old master. It's the Ranger, Trace Jacobs.

Map

=== OOC ===

Take heed of the spells that Peerimus has cast on you, please. Add them to your AC and such.

Trace, Shadow (magic fang +1att +1dmg)
Friday June 2nd, 2006 12:10:48 AM
After tracking this group that had been killing innocent people to these buildings Trace is supprised to see a large group materialize behind him and shadow and yet not really supprised to see Sly, Savin, and Peerimus standing there. :::cast magic fang on Shadow::::::

Without saying a word just smiling, Trace draws his swords.....

My tatoo has faded a bit, I think it is time to darken it a bit with some fresh blood. I've been tracking some terrible evil. Im done following, I mean to not let them leave this area ever again.

Trace smiles again, "Do yall have a plan or is it just kill them all?"

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp) d20+5=23
Friday June 2nd, 2006 9:38:54 AM
"60! We jump now Luke. Come!" Bothe Sly, Luke and the others jump into Taraday.

"POOF!" They are sll transported (Not with out a little pain!) to this place. Sly being the first to see Trace, His jaw drops to his chest! But recover quickly, He Yells at the Ranger "TRACE! You Old Drow! Stand still if you value your life! I'm sending Luke to make sure to really sure that your NOT the enermy!"

Sly (with out taking his eyes off Trace) tell Luke "Luke! Go see if that elf is the real trace?" he will now draw his sword.

Luke (when told) Will jump into the ring. When every thing clears for him, is suprised to see the familure faces of the horse and his old master (who went hunting with)

Over comeing his suprise and on the request of Sly, will slowly creep to where his old master is and keep and eye on that CAT! Luke will sniff Traces boots to make sure it's the right Elf! "Master Trace??".

Luke scent 23

Sly Spells

0- Detecy Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic misselsX2, Schocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spear, Levatate, Spider Climb.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin, Cats Grace [dex gain neutralized by heavy armor])
Friday June 2nd, 2006 11:34:42 AM
Finally getting used to the sensation of being wisked around by way of magic, Jaeden recovers quickly this jump. He gets ready to shout commands but gives pause when Sly voices his recognition.

He moves towards the Elf a bit [move to AR/115] and waits, tentative and unsure, while Luke makes his evalutation.

Firn'gaer d20+10=23
Friday June 2nd, 2006 12:08:26 PM
[OOC - sorry about missing yesterday. I posted spells Firn'gaer would have used to prepare the group.]

Firn'gaer not knowing wo this is readies to counter a spell using Dispel Magic [Dispel chekc DC23]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 20 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+19=38 d20+17=31
Friday June 2nd, 2006 6:31:54 PM
Peerimus recognizes Trace's Horse more than he does the elf. With a grunt to Yorrick, he moves to the left. Yorrick steps forward to the summoned bears left and Peerimus steps up forming a front line just to the left of Yorrick and the other bear. Looking to Jaeden he nods his head up and down several times and paws the ground.

Yorrick can sense the approach of battle and his nostrils flair. The scent on the air is familiar, but distant in his memory.

Greater Magic Fang [Yorrick]
Barkskin [Himself shared with Yorrick 110 minutes]
Protection Fire [Himself shared with Yorrick 110 minutes]
Barkskin [Sly 110 minutes +4 Natural Armor Stacks]
Barkskin [Jaeden 110 minutes +4 Natural Armor Stacks]
Shift to Bear
Owl's Wisdom [Self 11 minutes]
Wall of thorns to SNA IV [Brown Bear]
Mass Cats Grace

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Physical Descriptions (DM/Al)
Saturday June 3rd, 2006 3:06:33 PM
Luke sniffs cautiously at the elf, an extra wary eye out for the Cat. Then his tail begins to wag and his tongue lolls out in a smile. "Trace! It's Trace." Luke barks.

The wary eye, however, never leaves the Cat.

Identity is confirmed. And with the uncertainty and suspicion of the past few days, this comes as a relief. But what would bring Trace to this place? When last he was seen he had dropped off the wagon during the Great Race. And, from Trace's point of view, where did his former group suddenly materialize from? Who are these new others? And where is Shiraz? Ilsidur? The halfling Barnum?

But is this the time to answer such questions? Trace may not know it yet, but evil beings of great power walk this place. No attack has come yet. But the colored dots on the screen of the vision moved in a roughly circular pattern.

And then, what is this place? Just north of the group is a line of small one story wooden buildings. Their shallow peaked roofs rise to a rough 20 feet in the air. Over the line of the roofs the dome of a temple of dark stone rises to almost three stories. The streets are of rough packed earth, and up what appears to be a wider central street, Peerimus and Savin can see the entrance of the temple. Framed between the buildings, the main entrance is open, up a short flight of stone stairs. The interior is dark.

The smaller buildings, though made of rough planking, have small touches to their manufacture, a craftsmanship that both Sly and Trace would recognize as elfish. All of the windows are shuttered. So many buildings and yet not a sound. If these homes are of elfish workmanship, then where are the elves? All of the animals move about, uneasy. Peerimus, Trace, Jaeden and Firn'gaer all receive impressions from their friends and familiars. The impressions are dark and somber, dark as death.

Then the wind shifts and the stench wafts over the group, the putrid gagging stench of rotten meat.

Father Jasper and Magog are both silent and withdrawn. Both share extremes. Is the eldest and the other is the youngest. Perhaps it is that age in them that shuts down their faculties with deadly peril nearby. Cause regardless, it has already been shown that this can have dire consequences. And without cooperation, perhaps this time for others aside from themselves.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Map of what you can see

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) Spot and Listen checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume nothing but the most obvious detection.

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+9=15 d20+13=25 d20+5=24 d20+6=12 d20+6=17
Saturday June 3rd, 2006 6:55:22 PM
spot check of 15, search check of 25, and listen check of 24.

Trace moves over to the edge of the buildings (at section ap,09) after the hey how are ya and how ya doings are over and and looks and searches the area with his eyes while listening for any movment. He pulls Shadow up to him and turns to the others, "If yall want I can send her ahead a bit, she is pretty good at flushing out the prey with out getting herself into too much trouble?" While shadow sits and waits she listens and watches the nearby corner for anything out of the ordinary.

(ooc:I know it is kinda mind blowing with a elf ranger and a Texas accent, nice to back yall)

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp) d20+5=21 d20+5=20 d20+5=16 d20+5=23
Sunday June 4th, 2006 7:49:22 AM
Sly ask Trace "Just one question Friend! How did you get here? Were you pulled here? If not? Then How DID you get here? Trace please answer that question! I'm am now a Bladesinger and would hate to take a blade to you, If you were controled by this evil we are fighting!" Sly ask Trace with his sword in his hand, hope in his eyes that trace made it here with his own magic!

Luke " Master Sly, It stink of rotten meat here! Smell bad!" Have fun now?"

Sly will call Luke to his side, t6hen look around to get his bearing. "Alright Jaesen! Where to now? Follow the Cat?"

Savin AC 26 hps 115/115 d20+12=29 d20+13=23
Sunday June 4th, 2006 3:03:07 PM
Savin will say in an almost conversational tone, "Trace, I don't know how you got here or if your aware but there is a really nasty group of adventurers here that are trying to kill us and we are trying to kill them. I guess we will see very quickly if you have been turned by them. If you haven't, then prepare for battle. They have no mercy"

Savin will then activate his boots of speed and dart over to the building on the right. He will pull himself up to the roof (climbing in a hurry, took minus 5 climb check 29)

He will summon his spiked chain from his glove of storing and look around for the enemy. (spot 23)

location ai/aj 107/108

mass cats grace (Peerimus)
boots of speed 1/15
brahmah's tattoo shillegh 2/10
enlarge 3/50

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg
Sunday June 4th, 2006 4:03:54 PM
Ive been wondering the land on my own. You know rangers arnt much for company for too long so I needed to stretch my legs and move about by myself for awhile. On the outskirts of Dremoria I caught wind that bands of mercenaries have been hired to move large quantities of weapons into an area on the eastern frontier. I found the trail of one of these bands and tracked them through the forest.

In a small secluded vale with a peaceful gurgling stream, I found their camp. The parts of at least seven men and women lie scattered and decomposing across the area. They may have been dead for several weeks. The crates of elven bows lie broken apart, their contents ruined, as though from the simple joy of destruction. There is evidence that some of the men and women have had their flesh eaten by other than the wild animals of the area.

There are new tracks to follow. This trail is not as easy to read. The killers are clearly much more skilled than their prey had been. The trail leads into a group of foothills, winding up at a small plateau on which a rough frontier town lies. I hid out in the brush watching the town from a place of vantage. The town is a cluster of one story buildings that surround a two story temple of some sorts. Nothing moves in the streets. The town appears deserted. Finally, after a time, I decided to investigate. Thats when you poped in and for some reason I wasnt too suprised to see you. Yall allways seemed to run into trouble. I suppose you drug along these poor folks with you? Real nice to see you though, I have missed the scrapes that we got in allthouhg like your friend suggest, I sense this might be a fight ahead. I have never shirked away from a fight but I was begining to wonder if I was going to bite off more than I could handle. I would say yall poped in just in time.

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp)
Monday June 5th, 2006 7:20:22 AM
Sly listens to what Trace has to say, the look toward Jaeden, "Sound Good to me!"
Them watches Saven climb the wall, Sly replies Trace, "What he said is true, it seems that their are our counter parts, mercyless and evil. As you saw back there! and I think here too. Well you wanted action? Your going to have action! Like Savin said 'No Mercy' because they really don't have any.
Now let's go!"

Luke is now happy "O K!"

Sly to Trace "Oh! Yes! One more thing Luke Now Talks."

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar. Ray of Frost.

1- Magic MislesX2. Scocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Sphare, Levating, Spider Climb.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Firn'gaer - AC 23; HP 77
Monday June 5th, 2006 8:03:20 AM
Peerimus and Sly confirm the identity of the ranger. Firn'gaer is still unsure. He's sure of his identity, but his reason for being here...he hasn't made up his mind. Considering chosen involved and the familiarity of their opponents with Savin, Trace would be a prime suspect.

"Shall we." Whispers the gnome. "I'm going to be invisible to gain the advantage of surprise."

Softly as possible, using the rod of extend, he casts Invisiblity on himself.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 20 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Invisible - 22 minutes

Lesser Extend Rod - 1/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin, Cats Grace [dex gain neutralized by heavy armor])
Monday June 5th, 2006 3:23:07 PM
Comfortable for the moment with the re-appearance of an old member Jaeden begins to formulate a plan. Savin darts off and for a second the warrior frowns. He notices the monks destination however and approves.

"Let us know if you see anything Savin. And don't get too far ahead"

"Firngaer, check the rooftops directly behind the ranger. Stay close and let us know if trouble comes. But don't give up your location."

"Sly, Magog, Jasper and Luke, take that street and keep pace with us" He points the alley to the right of Trace [starting at AV108]. "Jasper keep behind the line they create and support as necessary. Listen for my call in case I need to reposition you."

He looks at the Ranger. "Not sure if you want to do your own thing or coordinate with us, but if you want to coordinate move with me."

He turns to the bears. "Peerimus, all bears down the center lane with me. You and Yorrick each on one side of me. If something comes from the cross streets, use your summoned bear to block them off. Trace, hang back a bit and support us as necessary."

"Dalek will stay here and keep watch on our backs. Trace if you want to leave your mount with Dalek he can watch over him. If trouble comes Dalek will lead your horse away."

"Everyone stay alert and try to advance in tandem."

With that said Jaeden moves to position [AM107].

Once everyone is in postion he'll begin a steady advance towards the temple.

Jaeden and Dalek OOC Notes d20+8=27 d20+2=8 d20+5=23 d20+6=21
Monday June 5th, 2006 3:26:13 PM
*** OOC ***
Jaeden spot 27
Jaeden listen 8
Dalek spot 23
Dalek listen 21

Peerimus AC 25 HP 103 and Yorrick AC 26 HP 82 d20+15=27 d20+19=24 d20+15=29 d20+9=16 d20+9=27 d20+6=10 d20+7=14 d20+4=14
Monday June 5th, 2006 4:16:24 PM
Peerimus for the moment is content with the explanantion given by Trace, it seemed plausible and the look on his face when they appeared helped. The others had always seem to expect them, Trace was certainly not. He also was not about the Abbey.

Jaeden starting directing and Peerimus grunted a reply. Would have to alter the order a bit but until the Summoned bear had to return there would be no harm. Mention the shared spells aspect to Jaeden The druid mentally notes and the three bears move forward.

Peerimus urges the summoned bear to the right side of Jaeden at the point. He takes the left side and keeps Yorrick directly in his wake. Peerimus is not sure how the warrior will feel about it, but since all three can easily be at teh first crossroad and have is secured befor the others funnel into the street, he decides he will.

The lead bear moves to AO/103
Yorrick AL/105
Peerimus AL/103
checks Handle animal 27 SNA 24 Yorrick
Peerimus Spot 29 Listen 16
Yorrick Spot 27 Listen 10
SNA Spot 14 Listen 14

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 109.2 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.3 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 107 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.8 +2 effective Dex

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 109.2 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.3 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.8 +4 effective Dex

SNA Brown Bear 8 rounds AC 17 HP 51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex

move edited by Dan

Magog {CeiL} AC ?? HP ??
Monday June 5th, 2006 4:34:06 PM
Magog stands there watching and listens to what is being said, " What tanden??" He ask scraching his head. Magog put's his club on his shoulder "Now! Have Fun!" He follows Sly, Fr. Jasper and the talking dog.

Jaeden (second illegal post)
Monday June 5th, 2006 5:46:13 PM
Jaeden notices that Yorrick hangs back while the summoned bear takes his right. He nods towards Peerimus, assuming the Druid knows how best when it comes to his animals.

Movements and Detections (DM/Al)
Monday June 5th, 2006 9:23:57 PM
Trace seems to satisfy the group as to his identity and intentions. For the most part. He moves quickly past his black leopard companion and peers around the corner. He sees the broad empty street with the dark temple looming at it's end. Over the doorway is a balcony. The door opening onto the balcony is black and empty as well.

(BTW, Trace, Search is for a focused seeking of a specific area, such as looking for traps or secret doors. It could involve touch as well as sight. Spot is a more general looking about you. You cannot Spot and Search at the same time.)

Sly looks about and questions Trace further as he awaits instructions from Jaeden.

Savin slides quickly across the street and vaults up the side of one of the wooden buildings. He looks out over the tops of the buildings. All is still. From his position, though, he can see that the houses spread out around the temple, most likely wrapping around the back of the temple as well.

With but the softest of whispered warnings, Firn'gaer fades to invisibility.

Jaeden points out positions to group his companions into formation. Then he moves directly into the middle of the street himself with a trust in military discipline that may or may not be warranted in his companions.

Then Peerimus the bear and his two massive friends, take up positions ahead of Jaeden, filling the street.

The town appears empty. It would be an otherwise pleasant place were it not so empty. The wooded foothills hold a natural beauty. And yet the town is eerie still ... And empty. The stink of rotten meat grows stronger in the nostrils of the three bears.

Trace barely catches the sound of a voice with his keen elfish hearing. Even though faint with distance, its character is angry and ranting. It appears to be coming from the temple up ahead.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Map, Close Up
Map of what you can see

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Savin ac 26 115/115 enlarge mass cats grace d20+13=19 d20+13=16
Monday June 5th, 2006 10:05:38 PM
Savin will look down at Jaeden and say, "Don't you think we should be checking the buildings as we go. We could be leaving enemies behind us, who could spring a trap. Everything is to quiet. They must know we are here and have set a trap. Can we find a way to scout ahead? Send an animal before us? We need some information."

Savin not seeing much from his vantage walks to the other side and drops to the ground keeping in contact with the building using his slow fall feat. Savin will try to look into the building he was climbing and then dart forward to the next and look into it.

After his movement he decides to stop his boots of speed to save their magic since nothing seems to be spring out at them yet.

OOC Al do the buildings have any windows or doors?

spot checks 19
and 13

location ai/aj 101/102

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+8=12 d20+9=23 d20+6=18 d20+6=18 d20+9=22 d20+5=20
Monday June 5th, 2006 11:28:56 PM
Trace tilts his head, "Quite, I hear raised voices in the temple, too faint to understand. I'm going to move over one row with shadow to keep us from getting ambushed. All of us going down the middle dosent seem right. I'll send shadow up to seek out if there is anyone waiting to ambush she'll find them."

Trace sends his mount to Dalek and moves silently to corner (101,AT) ((move silent check 12+move silent armor,,spot 22, listen 20 ))

Trace sends shadow to corner (93,AT)((shadow move silently 23, spot 18, listen 18))

If there is doors and windows Trace and Shadow takes approiate measures to manuver around as not to pass in sight and takes the chance to quickly look in as they pass.

(ooc: my other silent moves armor was +14, wasnt sure what to add to the mithrill, let me know.)

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin) d20+8=12 d20+2=12 d20+5=19 d20+6=13
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 1:27:50 AM
Jaeden notices that Trace runs off on his own and he grimaces, memories of earlier battles flashing before his eyes. "Trace stop. We're not all going up the middle. Sly, Magog, Jasper and Luke are all going to be heading down that street."

The warrior wonders if death and severe injury are the only true teacher in this world...

"Certainly keep an eye out Savin, but I don't think we have to worry too much unless Firn warns us. Remember we have some idea where they are."

He calls out loud enough for Firngaer to hear were he either where they started or in the position he called for. "Firn I'm assuming they're in the temple. Tell me if you can tell otherwise."

"Peerimus, go slow until the others reach their positions."

He moves to the end of the first intersection [AM101] paying close attention to the details around [spot 12 listen 12].

Dalek continues to keep watch behind [spot 19 listen 13].

notes
To everyone: Trying to advance at roughly the same speed. Sly, Jasper, Magog and Luke try to catch up.

Trace: Jaeden called for 3 going down the center, 2 along seperate rooftops, and 3 already going down the street you moved to. Not about Traces personality or sense of teamwork from an RP standpoint, but consider the above.

Jasper - AC 26; HP 94
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 6:31:59 AM
Jasper moves up quickly and as quietly as he can to behind Savin.

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Extended Haste
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith - Domain Cure Light Wounds

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status - Domain Cure Moderate Wounds

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light - Domain Cure Serious Wounds

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4 - Domain Holy Smite

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command - Domain Cure Light Wounds, Mass

[ Rich, clarification please, do you mean Savin's position on the map as of last round? Or Savin's current position based upon his most recent post? Dispelling this sort of ambiguity are the reason grid coordinates are helpful. --Al ]

[His last position]

Firn'gaer AC 23; HP 77 d20+8=23 d20+6=18
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 7:09:01 AM
Firn'gaer hears Jaeden's command and casts Fly with the rod. Then moves 60-ft to AU109.

"I'm heading up the right." He says as he moves.

[Listen DC23, Spot DC18]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 19 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Invisible - 219 rounds
Extended Fly - 220 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

[ Firn'gaer, unless you state a vertical height, then I will assume you do not move on the vertical axis. Also remember that speed is 1/2 ascending and 2x descending. --Al ]

[Yes. I haven't gone off the ground yet. Wanted to get ahead of the group first. Thanks.]

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+6=21 d20+5=16 d20+3=19 d20+6=23
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 9:56:45 AM
Sly takes the orders from Jaeden, goes strait up to (au/108), trying Spot somrthing strange or (and) listen for strange voices, all this and trying very hard to move ailently, all that
way.

Luke will go with his master Sly. Also trying to track any strange scent he finds.

Sly Spot 21
Listens 16
Move silently 19

Luke Tracking 23

Sly magic spells

0- Detect Magic, Read magic, Flar, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic MisselsX2, Schoring Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming spher, Levating, Spider Climb,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball. Fly,

ooc to DM Al, If you click on the direction green cross Once- it will make the map bigger and we can read the numbers with out any problems. Thank you for the secret al.

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 102 d20+2=15 d20=7
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 10:02:21 AM
Mog has his warhammer in hand, follows Sly, "We have fun?" Magog tries to listen (15) and also tries to move silently (7). He's also humming some song all the way.

Peerimus AC 25 HP 103 and Yorrick AC 26 HP 82 d20+15=23 d20+19=32 d20+15=32 d20+9=17 d20+9=25 d20+6=19 d20+7=23 d20+4=7
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 5:01:57 PM
Peerimus and the bears move further down the street. The druid well understands the need to stay relatively closer together, but they also need to close on the enemy. He will however stay with the group.

Alert for a potential ambush, the three bears move forward.

The lead bear moves to AO/95
Yorrick AL/97
Peerimus AL/95
checks Handle animal 23 SNA 32 Yorrick
Peerimus Spot 32 Listen 17
Yorrick Spot 25 Listen 19
SNA Spot 23 Listen 7

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 109.1 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.2 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 106 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.7 +2 effective Dex

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 109.1 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.2 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.7 +4 effective Dex

SNA Brown Bear 7 rounds AC 17 HP 51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex

Closing In Formation (DM/Al) d20+9=29
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 8:57:47 PM
Savin crosses the roof and drops over the edge, floating feather-slow to the ground. He looks at the building for a window. There is one, but it, like all of the others, is shuttered. (Savin, please post a running total of how may rounds you've used off your Boots of Speed. So far, you can consider each DM post a round.)

Trace warns the others of the voices he heard. Then he directs his horse to join Dalek. The horse lifts its ears at the ranger's words, but does not move. (I need a Handle Animal check greater than DC15 to make your horse respond to a verbal non-ride command, Trace.) Trace and Shadow leave anyway, passing around the eastern corner of the house and north up the side-street. Trace stops at one corner, commanding Shadow to proceed further. Trace and Shadow have as special bond that the horse does not. Shadow understands the command to Seek, and stalks further up the street. She makes it 80 feet. (Leopard has a Speed of 40, Trace. Only enough to get to AU96) Blocked by the bulk of the houses, Trace ceases to hear the voices anymore.

(BTW, Trace, no sense making a Spot and Listen checks for the horse. It can't tell you anything anyway.)

Jaeden notes cracks appearing in his carefully crafted formation. He calls after Trace as the ranger leaves. Maybe he will come back. The warrior give a few words on caution, then moves forward through the canyon of bears.

Father Jasper casts aside his hesitation and follows the others. The old man is slow and noisy in his armor. But he tries the best he can.

Firn'gaer flies, silent and invisible around Traces horse. The only thing that marks his progress are his whispered words.

Sly and Luke make their way around the same corner that Trace had gone around. Something catches Sly's eye, but he can't tell what it is. The experienced Bladesinger knows, however, that it is the sign of an Invisible creature nearby. Luke scents the air, and pinpoints the invisible creature directly to his right. But, from the smell, he can tell that it is Firn'gaer and Rufus. There are other smells here too. Some of them the same smells as back at the Abbey. But the scents are old.

Magog follows Sly. His singing fills his own ears and he hears very little of what is going on. It's a wonder that Sly can hear with the distraction.

The Wall of Bears continue down the street, they move to the next cross-street. Now closer to the temple, Peerimus can hear the voice that Trace heard earlier. It's faint, muffled by the stone of the temple. But it is angry and declarative. (Peerimus, Wisdom Check, please.)

Aside from the voice that Peerimus and Yorrick hear, the town is still ghostly silent. Nothing moves. As the bears draw near, the smell of rotted carrion grows even stronger. It appears to come from the large building to the northwest.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Map, Close Up
Map of what you can see

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

BTW, We're in pseudo combat rounds right now. You can make moves of greater than one round. But that means that your opponents get an equal amount of time for me to do whatever they are doing. Oh, I didn't tell you? They've been moving about all this time too.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 5' off the ground

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin)
Tuesday June 6th, 2006 11:55:19 PM
Seeing that those assiged to the right hand street have yet to approached the interection Jaeden shakes his head in frustration. He can see the urgency in the body language of the Peeriumus-Bear but has trouble deciding what to do. Does he forget about the others and re-plan based on the group at hand or does he try to salvage the original plan?

He decides to make a last ditch effort to push the laggers but to continue forward with those at hand. Dalek, can you see the others still? The horse responds in images and feelings but it is enough for Jaeden to know what he needs. Give them a nudge for me will you? Get them moving.

Dalek moves towards the group consisting of Sly, Magog and Luke. He drops his head and nudges into the back of each, urging them forward. Who knows if these two-leggers will get the idea?

With naught else to do about it but hope for the best Jaeden signals Savin and Trace to move forward down their respective lanes while he does the same himself [hustle to AM98].

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+11=15 d20+5=17 d20+9=10
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 12:17:12 AM
((handel animale fails and the horse mouths the words "what?"))

Trace holds postion and waits for the others to catch his postion and calls back shadow. While waiting, Trace looks over the area and listens, ((listen 17, spot 10)).

Trace keeps an ear out while he rubs the sleep from his eyes.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin) Part 2 d20+8=24 d20+2=6
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 12:55:43 AM
After nudging the others Dalek moves to Traces horse and lightly butts his head against the rangers mount. Communicating how horses do Dalek urges the horse to stay close and to follow him if he moves [command animals of his kind].

Meanwhile, Jaeden pays close attention to whatever happens around him [spot 24 listen 6].

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp) d20+6=22 d20+6=7 d20+6=16 d20+5=22
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 5:55:11 AM
Sly look to Luke, "there's something inviable around here??"

Luke answers "The royal Rat!"

Sly smiles crosses his face, "Oh! Fern-gare is with us." Then the half elf feels a nug, Sly turn to see who it is "Oh! It's You Dalek, I'm going . . I'm going, Have to be careful you know! Jasden said not to rush"

Sly will move up fifty feet almost to the corner (AU/97) listening (or try to) and looking all the way.

Luke will again track any scent that he pick up, but cannot hear anything with Magog humming.

Sly Spot 22 - Listens 7 (Sly has barkskin )

Luke spot 16 - Listens 22

Sly's Magic Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic MisselsX2, Socking Drasp,Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spaer, Levating,Spiider Climb,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly,

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 102
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 6:02:19 AM
Magog stands by Sly, when he gets a nudge from Dalec. He turns aroung with warhammer in hand, "Oh! horsie don't like Magog singing?"

Magog sees that Sly has moved, so he moves along with him, start to sing, but stop! the horse don't like Magog singing. So he spits on the ground.

Firn'gaer - AC 23; HP 77 d20+8=15 d20+6=8 d20+3=20 d20+3=21
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 7:16:39 AM
[Move to AV97 then forward at 45deg to AV91. Should be 35-ft off the ground at that point.]

"Sly I'm only here for a moment. I'm heading up to do some scouting. Don't worry I'll save some fun for you."

[Firn'gaer - Listen DC15, Spot DC8; Rufus - Listen DC20, Spot DC21]

<sqeak> <squeak> The name is King Rat Rufus to you. You flea... Rufus starts to Luke.

"Rufus, quiet. Now is not the time." The wizard quiets his familiar.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 18 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Invisible - 218 rounds
Extended Fly - 219 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper - AC 26; HP 94 d20+7=21 d20+7=10
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 7:49:42 AM
[Father Jasper moves to AM106]

The venerable priest moves up trying to keep up with lead group.

[Listen DC21, Spot DC10]

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Extended Haste
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

Savin enlarged, mass cat's grace ac 25 hps 115/115
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 10:11:33 AM
Savin so wants to dart forward, tumbling into the main square, activate all those traps, have the enemy look foolish missing him. He longs for those days. Instead somehow wisdom creeps into his head and sees Jasper lagging behind. He decides the old man needs a ride. He darts over to his location and scoops up the older cleric murmering, "Let me help you get across the street. My Master always said to help out your elders."

He then darts over and deposits the cleric dropping him at AN98. Savin will be standing right behind them at AM/AN 99/100

enlarge potion: 4/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 1/10 deactive right now
shillelagh 3/10

OOC: Al not sure if this manover is totally legal in this system. I have enough movement but I am basically using my standard action during my movement to pick up Jasper. Let me know if it isn't and I will change my post.

[ I would allow it if you had Spring Attack. But you don't, so, unfortunately, you need to stop your movement at Father Jasper and expend a Move Equivalent to pick him up. --Al ]

Peerimus AC 25 HP 103 and Yorrick AC 26 HP 82 d20+7=20 d20+15=23 d20+9=14 d20+9=25 d20+6=26 d20+7=24 d20+4=15
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 5:29:24 PM
Peerimus notes Jaeden pulling up short and so maitains his position as well as those of the summoned bear and Yorrick. In a few more rounds he will simply see if any traps await up ahead.
[Wisdom check 20]

The lead bear holds at AO/95
Yorrick holds at AL/97
Peerimus holds at AL/95

Peerimus Spot 23 Listen 14
Yorrick Spot 25 Listen 26
SNA Spot 24 Listen 15

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 109.0 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.1 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 105 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.6 +2 effective Dex

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 109.0 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.1 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.6 +4 effective Dex

SNA Brown Bear 6 rounds AC 17 HP 51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex

Savin illegal post
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 7:29:42 PM
Savin will just run to Jasper and pick him up this round then. He will be in the square that Jasper is in and be ready to move next round.

OOC I will try to post later tomorrow to take advantage of Savin's mobility and get Jasper with the rest of the group after their movement.

Death Lies Waiting

Enemy Sighted (DM/Al) d20+12=17 d20+4=5 d20+12=17
Wednesday June 7th, 2006 9:17:38 PM

At Jaeden's empathetic urging, Dalek moves up next to Trace's horse and nudges the knot of Jaeden's companions forward. Jaeden himself moves up again between the bears. (I'm assuming that you mean AM93.)

Trace holds position, waiting for those behind. His horse fails to understand the ranger's command, but Dalek now takes over whinnying in a language that the beast understands. Traces horse watches obediently for Dalek's lead.

Sly, Luke and Magog move up as one, crossing the next intersection, and joining Trace's Leopard. Magog is making an awful lot of noise.

After a word to Sly, Firn'gaer glides silently, save for small squeaking sounds, across the ground. The he lifts up into the air, rising to a height at which he commands a view of almost the entire town. From here, he has a good look at the front of the temple. There are two windows that flank the front door at a distance. They are shuttered. Both the door and the balcony door stand open but what is inside is hidden by darkness.

Father Jasper chugs along as fast as he can, huffing and puffing. Then Savin steps out of the alley, and with a few quick steps, scoops the cleric into a fireman's carry.

Peerimus and his bears hold position. Something about the voice nags at the back of his mind. A familiarity. The declarative tones of strident command. Where has he heard that before?

Suddenly, from his vantage over the rooftop, Firn'gaer sees the Troll come from around the western corner of the Temple. This is no troll he as ever seen before. This one wears clothing, leggings and a tunic. And it moves with a quiet grace. It appears not to have heard the group, despite Magog's loud voice and previous singing. (Only Firn'gaer sees the Troll.)

Jaeden, Sly, Rufus, Peerimus, Yorrick, and the Summoned Bear spot a small figure that materializes in the air above them. Firn'gaer? But no. This one is different, more green of complexion. A goblin! But its outline is indistinct. Its form ... translucent. It looks down upon those standing below. Then it drifts back toward the temple. Five. Ten. Fifteen feet.

From within the temple, comes the sound of spellcasting.

=== OOC ===

DM Absence Note!!!
I will be gone this weekend on a camping trip. No internet.
That means I will miss tomorrow's post. I will, however, be back to do the Friday Post which will come possibly quite late on Sunday.

Sorry.

Map Your Location
Map of what you can see

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 35' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is 40' off the ground

Peerimus AC 26 HP 103 and Yorrick AC 27 HP 82 d20+10=15 d20+10=28 d20+10=21 d20+10=16 d20+10=18 d20+15=21 d20+19=29 d20+11=31 d20+11=29 2d8(1+7)+16=24 d20+16=24 d20+15=26 d8+10=17 d20+20=27 d20+15=33 d20+9=25
Thursday June 8th, 2006 2:45:16 PM
Peerimus grunts and points a claw towards the translucent Goblin. [Targetted dispel CL checks 1528211618] http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/dispelMagic.htm

Peerimus spurs the Summoned bear to try and engage and for Yorrick to switch with him to the lead.

The lead bear moves to AO/85 -50'move Handle animal 21
Yorrick moves to AL/85 -60 move Handle animal 29
Peerimus moves to AL/87 -40 move Spot 33 Listen 25

SNA hit AC 31 crit 29 Dmg 24 Grapple 24
Yorrick hit AC 26 dmg 17 grapple 27
(Can move and attack because of extra speed from Haste)

The voice rattles about in his head, who who could that be? But the vague familiarity leaves a vast amount of possibilities and so the druid turns his full attention back to teh situation at hand. And the group they moved against was stealthy and deadly. Yorrick and the summoned bear had scent to assist them, thought the building would likely aid the enemy in that matter Another previously thought out tactic by the opponent that widdles our capabilities The great brown bear spits in disgust at haivng to engage on the opponents well groomed and well known turf.

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.9 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.0 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 104 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.5 +2 effective Dex
Extended Haste 17 Rounds from Firngaer

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.9 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 103.0 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.5 +4 effective Dex
Extended Haste 17 Rounds from Firngaer

SNA Brown Bear 5 rounds AC 17 HP 51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex
Extended Haste 17 Rounds from Firngaer

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin; Cats Grace) d20+20=28 d20+11=15 2d6(5+5)+11=21 d100=68
Thursday June 8th, 2006 7:00:20 PM
Seeing Peerimus-Bear point it's claw and rumble out what can only be ursine casting Jaeden moves forward and hopes for the best [hustle to AM86]. He waits under the Goblin, ready to split it in two should it fall [Readied attack hit ac28 dmg 21 conceal 68 *just in case]

notes
second roll is an accident. please disregard.

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp)
Friday June 9th, 2006 6:49:34 AM
OOC: I posted Thursday and Sly should beat 93/AP, anout 10 feet to Jaeden's left. Magog should be behind Sly at 93/AQ, Luke shouled be next to Sly's left at 94/AP?? that post is gone?

Sly peeks around the corner, Then "Psst! Jaeden! We'er right hare ten feet away from you, What do you wnt us to do? Follow your flank??"

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic,Read Magic,Flar, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic MisselsX2, Scocking Grasp. Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Sphear,Levetating, Spider Climb,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Father Jasper - AC 26; HP 94
Friday June 9th, 2006 7:24:14 AM
Held by Savin, Father Jasper holds on and enjoys the ride.

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Extended Haste
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

Firn'gaer - AC 23, HP 77 d20+8=19 d20+6=10
Friday June 9th, 2006 7:30:29 AM
[Listen DC19, Spot DC10]

Keeping one eye on the Troll, Firn'gaer also scans the area for additional, even invisible, opponents.

He flies forward and up at a 45 degree and ends at AV83. There he waits.

[He is 65-ft off the ground.]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 17 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Invisible - 217 rounds
Extended Fly - 218 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Savin d20+13=26
Friday June 9th, 2006 7:33:15 AM
Savin takes a quick look around and then moves up carrying the old cleric on his shoulder. Jasper starts to protest until he notices the startling speed that he is moving at.

Savin takes his move and gets both of them to AL/91 and then gently puts Jasper down into AL 90, using up his next move action. (though about moving more and then dropping him but that might have ended up bad.)

Savin watches the skies waiting for anything to appear.

spot 26

OOC Shoot Al, looks like Jasper and I posted at the same time. Is it possible to move me before him. Half the reason I did those actions was that Jasper could then do something in this round besides hold on.

Father Jasper (illegal second) d20+8=20
Friday June 9th, 2006 12:08:09 PM
Father Jasper would wait to be set down and then ready to counter any spells cast.

[Spellcraft DC20, with improved counter spell]

Jaeden Ohm (Free Action Post)
Friday June 9th, 2006 1:13:18 PM
"Sly, go back to the alley where you were. Come around them from behind. Magog, you go with Sly."

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+9=12 d20+5=8
Friday June 9th, 2006 5:11:25 PM
Trace moves up a full 30' trying to keep up with the other with out running. If the disspell dose not work on the goblin then Trace will cast summon natures ally I (eagle) next to the goblin to help distract the goblin and do minor damage. If the goblin stays aloft , Trace will sheath his sowrds and and draw is bow for the next round. Shadow stays on Traces hill waiting for the next command.

Spot (12) Listen (8)

Exchange of Spells - Round 01 (DM/Al) d20+21=26 d20+4=14 d20+4=16
Monday June 12th, 2006 12:20:54 AM

Peerimus the Bear casts a spell skywards. The translucent goblin looks down. It's eyes go straight to the wildshaped druid. Has he identified the spell its sources? Aside from that, Peerimus's spell appears to have absolutely no affect. Yorrick and the summoned bear rush forward at Peerimus' order, but all they can do is to look skyward at the flying goblin.

Peerimus the Bear's magics make Jaeden aware of the goblin flying above. He places himself within the midst of the bears hoping for what he is not sure. The goblin remains aloft. Nothing happens.

Sly, Luke and Magog rush around the corner to the main street and call to Jaeden for instructions. Jaeden instructs the three to go around the building and to attack the opponents from behind.

Savin flies down the street with Father Jasper. The cleric protests, and Savin stops, placing him gently upon the ground.

Once on the ground, Father Jasper watches the Gnome closely, watching for a spell. The Cleric of Alemi waits in Readiness to counter what may come.

Firn'gaer moves forward and up. Invisible and flying without sound, he watches for opponents.

Trace moves 30 feet and then contemplates a spell that may take longer than he thinks. He sheathes his swords and is currently unarmed. Shadow follows behind. (Sorry, too many actions here, Trace. Any Summoning Spell is a Full Round Action. That means you can't move that round save for a 5-foot step. It also means that your summoned creature appears in the round AFTER the one in which you cast it. Sheathing a weapon is a Move Equivalent action. You may usually draw a weapon in conjunction with a Move, but in this case your hands are full with two weapons already. So, I had you move and then sheath your weapons. You may cast your spell next round. Or you may move draw your bow and fire.)

=====================================

The translucent goblin weaves it's hands, and indeed it does cast a spell. In that split second before completion, Father Jasper recognizes it for a Mind Fog spell. As the goblin points at a place upon the ground, Father Jasper realizes that the spell will raise a faint mist that can weaken the Will of all caught within and cause them lapses in Wisdom. (If Father Jasper cannot counter this spell, then Yorrick, Summoned Bear, Peerimus, Jaeden, Savin, Father Jasper make a Will Save vs DC22 or come under the effects of Mind Fog.)

Peerimus the Bear, meanwhile, detects a familiar scent. He had last smelled it that night in Heranmar, when, as a Horse, he had trailed the owner of the scent to the Old Abbey.

Up above, Firn'gaer watches as a female figure with dark skin and white hair, suddenly appears from the shadows at the corner of the building across the main street. (Square AC82) She waves her arms in the direction of the troll and points behind her. Two things happen simultaneously. The woman melts into darkness, disappearing as easily as she had appeared. And the troll ducks between two building, heading south and inadvertently hiding from Firn'gaer's view.

From whithin the temple come more sounds of spell casting.

=== OOC ===

DM Absence Note!!!
I I'm back. ^_^

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is 40' off the ground

Jaeden Ohm (AC 30 HP 106/106: Barkskin, Haste) d20+4=7 d20+8=14 d20+2=11 d20+21=23 2d6(5+2)+11=18
Monday June 12th, 2006 12:56:23 AM
A light fog envelopes Jaeden and the Bears and while the warrior is not entirely sure what the effect is he knows that he's been effected [save 7: fail].

"Casters, archers, we need this Goblin down now!"

"Peerimus Bears with me, out of this fog."

He moves forward to clear the radius of the fog [move to AM80] and looks around [spot 14 listen 11], ready to strike out at any available foe [readied attack hit ac 23 dmg 18].

movement notes
Mind Fog should have a 20' radius. My intention is to move out of the fog. If Jaedens current move doesnt do so please adjust accordingly.

Father Jasper
Monday June 12th, 2006 6:28:03 AM
"Do not be so hasty my burly friend. The power of Alemi will banish this spell." He says to Jasper. The venerable priest recognizes the spell thrown by the goblin. Using the spell energy from his Greater Command spell, Jasper counters the Mind Fog.

[Both are Enchantment spells as per Improved Counterspell]

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Extended Haste
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

* - cast

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp) d100=30 d20+1=20 d20+6=16 d20+5=16
Monday June 12th, 2006 3:14:57 PM
Was About to walk toward Jaeson, when the spell goes off, So sly pushes Magog back "Bad Magic there! Follow mw!"
Sly w watch witch way Firn-gare is looking towards (south I hope!} Sly will go in that direction. Once at 87/BC With Magog following.

If he sees the enermy, he'll cast a a flair spell at him hoping to blind him.

Luke follows Sly.

Sly percentage 30% - Looking 20 - Listening 16.

Luke will listens 16.

Sly Spells

0- Detect magic, Read Magic,Flar, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic MisilesX2, Scorking grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Sphear, Levating, Spider Climb,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Peerimus AC 26 HP 103 and Yorrick AC 27 HP 82 d20+11=27 d8+8=10 d20+16=28 d20+15=35 d20+10=17 d20+20=37 d100=85 d20+10=27 d6+5=10
Monday June 12th, 2006 4:31:55 PM
Peerimus watches the goblin remain unaffected by his spell, Must be an item keeping him aloft, too bad. But now what? Jasper took care of his spell, no need to dash off into the open, take the chance? If he is incorporeal it would be a waste.

The druid decides to sit and wait, Yorrick and the summoned bear can hold the front so to speak there was little he could do to an air borne opponent. Peerimus casts Produce Flame, a small blue and purple fire appearing wreathed about one of his claws. The flame leaps from his hand skyward into the goblin. [Range touch Attack %85 Hit AC 27 dmg 10]

The lead bear readies AO/85
Yorrick readies AL/85
Peerimus stays AL/87

SNA hit AC 27 Dmg 10 Grapple 28
Yorrick hit AC 35 dmg 17 grapple 37

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.8 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.9 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 103 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.4 +2 effective Dex
Extended Haste 16 Rounds from Firngaer
Produce Flame 10/min or 10 attacks

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.8 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.9 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.4 +4 effective Dex
Extended Haste 16 Rounds from Firngaer

SNA Brown Bear 4 rounds AC 17 HP 51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex
Extended Haste 16 Rounds from Firngaer

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+5=20 d20+9=12
Monday June 12th, 2006 5:32:39 PM
Trace takes a look around and listens if nothing is threating he cast summon natures aly I (eagle) next to the flying goblin.

After casting Trace readies next action to unsling his bow for the next round.

(listen 20, spot 12)

Savin ac 25 hps 115/115 d20+11=25 d20+14=24 d20+16=35 d100=71 d20+28=37 d20+20=30
Monday June 12th, 2006 7:17:50 PM
Savin sees the cloud descend upon him and tries to hold his breath. (Will Save of 25) He darts back 5 feet and then zooms forward going 20 and leaps into the air. He swings out his spiked chain and feels it wrap around the offending goblin's body.

Savin will land and give the chain a might jerk trying to bring the goblin down to street level.

Not sure where Savin would land. Putting my location at AM AN/82/81

ooc Hit ac 35, rolled a 71 for the 50% chance miss chance so I made that. Not sure which special attack you want me to use. I am assuming grapple. (+4 iimproved grapple, +6 str, +4 large size, +14 base for a total of +28)
Not sure if I would get a follow up attack so rolling one in case you need it. Hit AC 30 with just basic +20 for base and str)

enlarge potion: 6/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 1/10 deactive right now
shillelagh 5/10

Jaeden Ohm (AC 30 HP 106/106: Barkskin, Haste)
Monday June 12th, 2006 10:06:39 PM
*** OOC ***
Didn't realize how counterspell worked. I need to repost for Jaeden...

*** IC ***
Seeing no effect from the Goblins spell Jaeden assumes that it wasn't meant for him. Still, he is unable to reach the foe so it seems that Peerimus' spell failed as well.

"Casters, archers, we need this Goblin down now!"

He holds his position waiting to see what happens next [delay action]

IF Savin's manuver works:

Seeing the target now grounded Jaeden moves to base him quickly. Reaching the caster he takes a mighty, but slightly clumsy swipe [hit ac 23 dmg 18][used rolls from scrapped post above]

[ Sorry, Jaeden, I sent you the wrong info in that first email. Your original post should stand just fine. --Al ]

The Revenge of Old Enemies - Round 02 (DM/Al) 2d6(1+5)+7=13 d20+18=30 d6+4=8 d6+4=8 d6+4=8 d6+4=7 d6+4=5 d20+17=36 2d6(3+6)+9=18 2d6(1+5)=6 d6=3 d4=1
Monday June 12th, 2006 11:20:44 PM
Father Jasper, the priest of Alemi attempts to counter the spell from the flying goblin. He uses a spell of the same energy, but the blue mist rises anyway. (You need a spell of at least one level higher to successfully counter with Improved Counterspell, Father Jasper. Savin Saved against Mind Fog. Jaeden Failed. Jaeden roll 2d6 to determine how many more rounds you are under the affect. Still need rolls from Yorrick, Summoned Bear, Peerimus, and Father Jasper make a Will Save vs DC22. For a description of Mind Fog see below.)

Jaeden moves to take himself out of the range of the spell, but it is already gone, and he escapes unaffected.

Sly, Luke and Magog sprint back up the side street. Sly turns to cast a Flare spell, but finds that he doesn't have time. (That's 80 feet, Sly. That's a Double move, even with Haste.) And he is too far from any opponents to cast the Flare spell at any rate.

Peerimus and his bears hold their position. He conjures a ball of fire and throws it up against the floating goblin. The ball of flame strikes true, and the translucent goblin flinches. Another ball of flame appears in Peerimus' hand.

Trace stands fast as well. Speaking the magic words of nature and moving his hands, he calls an eagle to his service. He places him as close as he can to the goblin. (Trace, you have enough distance at Level 10 to place the Eagle at AO89/15 feet in the air. You may attack with the Eagle next round if the Eagle has enough Movement to reach an opponent.)

Savin takes a few steps back and then rushes forward, leaping straight up into the air just before the bears. At the peak of his arc, the monk whips his chain at the goblin. It wraps about the translucent figure as Savin had planned. But then Savin begins to fall. The chain spins the goblin as the Monk drags it down with him, but not before leaving a nasty wound. Savin hits the ground without control. (Reflex DC19 to avoid falling prone.)

(Savin, I don't know a single manufactured weapon in the core books that you can use to Grapple. I think the best you can do is a hit and I rolled 13hp for you with the chain. BTW, you ended a move action in mid air with no actions remaining after your attack. Thus the fall with no Dex to Reflex.)

Firn'gaer remains silent and invisible.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The goblin leers down upon the group, and for the first time, they truly see its face. The shriveled decaying head of the thing is Horrific. The sight is enough to drain the nerve from all but the bravest of souls. (Jaeden, Peerimus, Savin, Yorrick, Summoned Bear: Fortitude Save vs DC17 or take points of Strength damage, 1d4 points of Dexterity damage, and 1d4 points of Constitution damage.) It begins to cast another spell. It stabs a finger at the ground. A field of black rubbery tentacles rise up out of the ground reaching for anything within their grasp. Savin, Peerimus, Yorrick, the Summoned Bear, and Father Jasper are all caught and squeezed. (This round DC30 vs your Take 10 score. Yorrick and Savin came close, but no dice.)

Father Jasper 8hp Grapple Damage
Savin 8hp Grapple Damage
Peerimus 8hp Grapple Damage
Yorrick 7hp Grapple Damage
Summoned Bear 5hp Grapple Damage

The goblin then streaks down into the house to the west and disappears as it passes straight into the roof. (Grapple check to beat next round is 20. Beat it and you may escape.)

Suddenly, from out of the western side street, the troll appears. It snaps its fingers, and a spiked chain appears. The troll smiles at Savin showing rows of pointed teeth before it whips the chain at Father Jasper. (Hit AC36, Damage 24 hp) The chain clangs hard against Father Jasper's armor, breaking bone and pulping flesh. Bright sparks fly into the air as well, sending shards of agony through the Cleric of Alemi. Oddly enough, the Troll winces also at the strike. But it shows its teeth, as though tasting of the pain.

"WELCOME!" A voice booms from the dark doorway of the balcony. A figure shuffles within. "I HAVE SO LOOKED FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AGAIN." The figure moves out of the doorway and onto the balcony into the light of morning. Atop dark priestly robes that bear the symbol of Marteaus sits a long skull of white bone. Sharp incisor teeth rim the front of its snout. Below the robes, the creatures bone legs bow backwards as do those of an animal.

"MY LORD MARTEAUS HAS TAKEN A SPECIAL INTEREST IN YOUR CAUSE. AND FOR THE CLOSENESS WE HAVE SHARED HE HAS GIVEN ME NEW LIFE! MY GREAT LORD HAS GIVEN ME A SECOND CHANCE! AND IN HONOR OF HIS GREATNESS, I WILL GIFT HIM WITH YOUR PUTRIFYING HEADS!!!" The laugh is dry, the laugh of the skelletal undead. Then the laugh severs like a cord. In the brief stillness, recognition comes to Peerimus. Even without the vocal aparatus of life, the voice comes back to him. It comes to Savin as well, the person closest to him when he was killed. It is the Wererat Cleric, once leader of the Cat and Mouse gang. It is S'bat.

"ESPECIALLY YOU!" A bony hand thrusts in Savin's direction. "YOU STRUCK ME! YOU DISGUSTING FILTH RIDDEN HUMAN! YOU DARED TO STRIKE MY PERSON. YOU SENT ME TO DEATH. AND NOW MY MAGGOTY WORMS WILL MAKE THEIR PROGENY WITHIN YOUR FESTERING HEAD!!!"

S'bat points a finger at the ground between Yorrick and the Summoned bear. A cloud of sickly yellow mist rises up and engulfs most of those within the street. (DC vs Cloudkill is 22. Summoned Bear, Fortitude vs the DC or be Slain. Peerimus, Yorrick, Savin, Jaeden Fortidude vs the DC or 1 point of CON damage. Successful save takes half, ie none.)

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is ??' off the ground

Mind Fog
========
Creatures in the mind fog take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves. (A creature that successfully saves against the fog is not affected and need not make further saves even if it remains in the fog.) Affected creatures take the penalty as long as they remain in the fog and for 2d6 rounds thereafter. The fog is stationary and lasts for 30 minutes (or until dispersed by wind).

Father Jasper - AC 25, HP 65 d20+11=16 d20+8=27
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:28:15 AM
[I missed that imp. counterspell needed to be higher level.]

[Will save DC16]
[Grapple DC27]

[Moves to AQ93]

The pain from the troll's hit causes a numbing to shoot throughout the cleric's body. the cleric moves out of the tentacle spell to give him room to deal with the troll.

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Extended Haste
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 23, HP 77 d20+10=26
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:34:09 AM
Firn'gaer counters the cloudkill spell. [DC26 or 15th level caster]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Extended Haste - 15 rounds
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Invisible - 215 rounds
Extended Fly - 216 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste*, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Countering the Cloudkill - Addendum (DM/Al)
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 10:29:13 AM
Technically, Firn'gaer, you could not have Readied a Counterspell against S'bat as he did not come into sight until his turn in the round. But, as you did not take an Action last round, I will allow it.

Please consider the Cloudkill spell Countered, everyone. The Cloudkill does not exist.

Peerimus AC 26 HP 95-103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 67-74 d20+20=40 d20+17=19 d20+16=33 d20+16=29 d20+4=7 d20+3=4 d20+11=30 d20+11=15 d20+9=13 d4=4 d4=3 d4=2 d4=1 d4=1 d4=2 d20+11=15 d20+6=19 d6+5=6 d6+5=6
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 1:25:15 PM
Mind Fog- Peerimus Will 29 Yorrick Will 7 SNA Will 4
Ghost - Peerimus Fortitude 30 Yorrick Fortitude 15 SNA Fortitude 9

The tentacles ensnare them all, the Mind Fog seems to have worked on Yorrick and the ghost's manifestation has also weakened both bears. Peerimus has stayed off the effects and turns his attention from the Balcony to the troll. Yorrick thrashes in the tentacles, but can not break free. [Grapple 19] Jaeden calls for a move forward and the druid is now sorely torn. Likely the bear won't be much of a target. The choice is quickly made and a roar tells the summoned bear to move forward and out. Not that the animal needed much encouragement.
[SNA grapple 33 moves forward AN/79]

Peerimus turns, shrugging the tentacles from himself and throws two flaming orbs at the troll. He expects nothing to happen, but one does not know for certain until the attempt is made.
[Full Round Attack, one attack escapes Grapple 40, second attack and haste attack throws two fire orbs of Produce Flame range Touch attack Hit AC 15/19 Dmg 6/6]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.7 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.8 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 102 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.3 +2 effective Dex
Extended Haste 15 Rounds from Firngaer
Produce Flame 8/min or 8 attacks

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.4 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.8 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.3 +4 effective Dex
Extended Haste 15 Rounds from Firngaer

SNA Brown Bear 3 rounds AC 17 HP 46-51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex
Extended Haste 15 Rounds from Firngaer

Jaeden Ohm (AC 30 HP 106/106: Barkskin, Haste)
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 4:04:47 PM
Frustration is clearly written across the face of the Jaeden Ohm. He can't get at any of his opponents and he can't see half of his companions.

Then the troll makes his emergence and the warrior feels a little better. Live or die, at least that foe he can fight.

Powered by the haste spell he'd been enchanted with Jaeden runs hard to the west, leaving the field of vision of those children who could see him [3x move to AI94]. While he never reappears to anyone's sight, he is heard.

"Take cover from the church! If their casters can't see us they'll need to come to us."

Jaeden Notes OOC
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 4:06:37 PM
***OOC***

Traveling around the western building to come behind the troll. I count the move to be 34 counting diaganols as 1,2,1,2,etc... . 3x move no action but a free action shout.

[ 34 squares looks about right, Jaeden. But 34 squares is 170 feet. With Haste, you're still limited to 120 feet. You want to reconsider that move? 120 feet would only put you at AB91. --Al ]

Jaeden OOC Hasted Movement
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 5:28:10 PM
*** OOC ***

Regular move 30' (6 squares)
Haste =30' (6 squares)
Hasted move 60' (12 squares)

Movement options x1,x2,x3,x4 (move, hustle, run, sprint)

Jaeden is running so x3

60' x3 = 180' (36 squares)

Isn't this right?

[ I don't think there's a Sprint. Run is x4. But Run also has to be in a relatively straight line. You can't execute the Run move if you're wrapping around the building like that. Sorry. --Al ]

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg (summoned eagle) d20+5=17 d20+9=28 d20+11=22
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:10:03 PM
listen, 17 spot 28

Trace sees the true foe move forward and has a chill run down his back, quickly he commands the eagle to dive onto the caster hopefully to distract him enough from being able to cast another spell.

He tells Shadow, "Shadow!, the bones, attack!!"

Trace then calls for his mount to come to him
(handel animale check 22)

readies action draw longsword and mount his warhorse.

hit post by accident 2d20(5+16)+3=24 d20+3=23 d20+3=22 d20-2=15 d4=1 d4=2 d4=2
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:16:00 PM
attack rolls for the eagle, did not roll for shadow since I didnt think she could reach in time, if she can let me know.

Ignore the first roll, was wrong set up, attack roll hit ac 24 with tallon one for 1hp damage and hit ac 23 wit tallon two for 2hp dmg and hit ac 15 for bite for 2hps dmg.

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65 hp) d100=38 d4+1=2 d4+1=3 d4+1=4
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 7:36:34 PM
If Sly can see this troll hanging in then he will use a Magic missels on it, "Arck pa to ieoutst" three magic missels fly to it's target. (Moves 81/AW)

Magog is hot on Sly heels (81/Ay), Luke Runs behind then wonder int where all the enermy are??(82/AW)

Sly makes his percentage 38%
Sly's missels Damages 9hp damages

Sly Magic Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of frost.

1- Magic missels, Scorking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Spear, Levating, Spider Climb.

3- Lighting bolts, Fire ball, Fly.

Savin ac 25 hps 115/115 d20+8=22 d20+11=22 d20+15=22 d20+28=42
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 9:35:08 PM
Savin lands on his feet after his jump and grimaces as he sees the goblin disappear. Wow that was one ugly critter. (Occ Will save made after looking into its face. dc roll of 22 Reflex roll made dc roll of 22) "Sbat! is back! This isn't good." Savin thinks. Savin is torn on which direction to go first. Then he sees the troll tear into Jasper and realizes that the old man can't take those kinds of wounds. He will help him first.

Savin tumbles towards the troll (skill check 22 to avoid AOO)stopping at AO/AP 93/94 He lashes out with his chain, interlacing his with the trolls. With a mighty heave, Savin pulls the chain out of the startled troll's hand and grins back at the ugly brute.

(ooc base 9, +6 str, +1 haste, 4 feat improved disarm, +4 two handed weapon, +4 size. Not sure if I get the masterwork +1 chain so leaving it out for now.)

enlarge potion: 7/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 1/10 deactive right now
shillelagh 6/10
haste ?

Meetings in Dangerous Places - Round 03 (DM/Al) d20+17=28 2d6(6+3)+9=18 2d6(1+6)=7 d6=4 d20+14=28 d20+14=31 d20+9=27 d20+8=27 d20+2=4 d20+17=36 2d6(5+1)+9=15 2d6(5+2)=7 d6=4 d20+14=30 d4+2=4 4d6(5+3+4+1)=13 d4+1=3 d20+15=19 d20+25=42 d20+23=40 2d6(2+1)=3 2d6(6+1)=7 2d6(2+1)=3 2d6(6+3)=9 2d6(2+4)=6 2d6(6+1)=7 d6+4=10 d20+18=31
Tuesday June 13th, 2006 10:35:31 PM
Father Jasper feels the effects of the Mind Fog sap his Will. Still, with a mighty wrench, he breaks free of the Black Tentacles and flees the area of the spell. As he moves, the Troll takes the Opportunity to whip out the spiked chain and strike the Cleric again. (AoO Hit Father Jasper AC28, Damage 25 hp) Once again bright burning magic flies from Father Jasper as the Chain smashes against him. And, as before, some of the magic flares against the Troll as well, causing it to grit its pointed teeth. (I rolled the number of Rounds for Father Jasper's Mind Fog. 7 more rounds.)

Firn'gaer intones a spell, and the sickly yellow cloud vanishes, dispelled and dissipated. On the balcony, S'bat's head jerks in the direction from which the sounds of spell casting had come. The empty sockets of the wererat's skull search for the invisible foe.

The Horrific appearance of the goblin and the cloud of Mind Fog take their toll on the Bears of Peerimus. The Summoned Bear moves out of the grappling Tentacles, but Yorrick cannot escape. Peerimus, himself, breaks free of the Tentacles, but stays within the circle of their influence. Instead he attacks the Troll, throwing two glowing balls of fire. The Troll, despite its size, manages to dodge both balls of fire. With a sense of wisdom, the creature seems to anticipate where Peerimus will next throw.

Jaeden staves off the effects of the Goblin's Horrific appearance. (I rolled the Fort Save for you. Fort 27) Then he calls for his companions to use the houses for cover. Domi knows, the enemy certainly has. He hustles around the western building bent upon coming in behind the Troll. Jaeden sees nothing but the side-street. He hears nothing but the Troll around the corner. (Oh, and Jaeden, you're affected by Mind Fog for One more round. I rolled that for you as well.)

Trace completes his summoning and a majestic eagle appears in midair. It flies straight and true, up toward the balcony upon which S'bat stands. But 10 feet from the skeletal form as though the eagle stops as though halted by a magic barrier. It screams in frustration, unable to get any closer. The Ranger orders Shadow to the attack, and the loyal animal runs up the street and around the corner. Trace, himself calls his mount. The horse leaves Dalek and hustles down the narrow street. Trace rises up into the saddle. (Trace, you don't have action left to draw your sword. You have no weapon in your hands at this time.)

Sly looks back the way they came. There is the sound of blows, but he cannot see what is making them. The corner of a building blocks his view. He and Luke and Magog go tearing around the corner in time to see the Summoned Bear and Trace's Cat, Shadow.

Savin tries to tumble through the field of writhing black tentacles. He finds the task impossible. Still, he goes. As he moves, the Troll's weapon lashes out again. (Hit Savin AC36, Damage 22) It catches Savin full on. He feels the bright pain from the weapon that seizes upon his nerves. It is vicious.

(BTW: Knowledge Religion vs DC20 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {The goblin is a Ghost. S'bat is a Lich.})

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Black Tentacles squeeze Yorrick. (Take 10hp damage.) Still within the area of Tentacles Peerimus, Yorrick, and Savin must still fight to fend them away. (Opposed Grapple for next round is DC31. Beat it to escape damage and/or escape the area.)

Off the Side Street, Jaeden is suddenly confronted with a dark-skinned, white haired woman. She drops out of the shadows, dagger in hand. (Hit Jaeden AC30, Damage 4+13Sneak = 17 hp) The woman's blade finds a crack in Jaeden's armor. She drives the dagger in deep and then twists. Suddenly, Jaeden feels his muscles begin to stiffen. (Poison: Fortitude Save vs DC20 or be held per the Hold Monster spell for d4+1=3 rounds). Then the woman tumbles away, fading into the shadow of the building.

The Goblin is not seen.

The Troll grins at Savin and deliberately reaches down for the weapon at his feet. (Savin you may make an AoO against the Troll. Not another Disarm as he is not armed until he acquires the weapon.) He snaps his fingers and the Chain disappears. Then he tumbles ten feet back and then leaps up to catch the edge of a nearby roof, pulling himself up like a giant ape. Jaeden can now see the Troll towering above the house. The troll now sees him as well. It pads quietly to the western edge of the roof.

S'bat laughs. "Pestilence!" he screams. Then lifting the symbol of Marteaus, he casts a spell and points a bony hand in Sly's direction. Swarms of Locust spring up out of the ground. Down below, Firn'gaer can see the insects biting his companions.

Take the following Damage as the swarms of Locust bite you:
Sly 7hp
Magog 3hp
Luke 9hp
Shadow 6hp

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Eagle is 25' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is ??' off the ground

Status
======
Jaeden is Mind Fogged Until Round 4
Father Jasper is Mind Fogged Until Round 10

Mind Fog
========
Creatures in the mind fog take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves. (A creature that successfully saves against the fog is not affected and need not make further saves even if it remains in the fog.) Affected creatures take the penalty as long as they remain in the fog and for 2d6 rounds thereafter. The fog is stationary and lasts for 30 minutes (or until dispersed by wind).

Father Jasper - AC 25, HP 41 10d6(2+1+4+5+6+2+6+6+1+4)=37
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 7:03:47 AM
Father Jasper casts Flame Strike at the troll.

Damage 37, save DC20

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 22, HP 77 10d6(2+3+6+6+4+2+5+3+4+5)=40
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 7:09:37 AM
[Moves to AM82]

The gnome wizard sends down an empowered fireball at S'bat.

Empowered Fireball - Damage 60, Save DC20

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 215 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus AC 26 HP 95-103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+20=29 d20+20=34
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 8:21:42 AM
Peerimus watches as the two shots go wide and his face takes on a 'you got to be kidding me' look. They essentiallly suck at this and the enemy is more powerful and much more coordinated and intelligent. The druid inventory's the battle, we are split up, out of touch, come have yet to engage and several of us are severly wounded. They are a well oiled machine, with superior position and unwounded. We don't leave now we all die.

Then the eagle hits a barrier, meaning the bear will to, Peerimus decides to use the last rounds of the bear to detect any traps on the door and tells the bear to charge into the temple and kill anything it finds. Though it likely won't even make it inside.
SNA moves through doors at AL-AM-AN

The flame strike blasts the troll, though Peerimus doubts it was hurt. S'bat's spell heading to his right means Sly and Magog showed up and the troll is off to the roof to put him in the direction Jaeden went.

The druid shrugs off the tentacles again and cast Freedom of Movement, sharing the spell with Yorrick. The spell casuses the tentacles to instantly slide off of Yorrick as well wwith the smallest of efforts. Both remain where they are.
[grapple 29 hero point 34]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.6 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.7 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 101 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.2 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 8/min or 8 attacks

Yorrick
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.3 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.7 minutes
Cat's Grace 109.2 +4 effective Dex

SNA Brown Bear 2 rounds AC 17 HP 46-51 Att +11/11/6 Dmg d8+8/d8+8/2d6+4 Grap +16 lis +4 spot +7
Cats Grace +4 Effective Dex

Sly (AC 28 78/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 56/65 hp) d100=49 d20+3=20
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 5:40:15 PM
"Ah! Gee! Wilerker! Magog! Luke! Shadow! Come And stand clost to me! it's going to get Cold, but it will not kill you. Just these pest!" All this time Sly is circerling two fingers in the air and around himself (mumbling) "wons eci tsorf wolb dniw wolb!" and keep the fingers going in a circle. As frost come out of his fingers, the ray follows the fingers making a tight circle around them, some times even touching them and killing the pest that are biting. (Ray of Frost Lvl0 spell.)

"Every body! Peerimus! Jaeden! The goblin is a ghost! and I know tha S'bat is a Lick! Still want to go?"

Luke welps in pain, But stick close to Sly.

Percentage for spell the go off, 49%,

Knowledge of Religion - 20 Bearly made it!

Spell List?
0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar.

1- Magic Misels, Scocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Spear, Levating. Spider Climb,

3- Lighting bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 99/102 d20+1=18
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 5:57:28 PM
occ: Knowlage of religion 18.

Magog avances to where Sly is standing, slaping himself all the way, but never letting go of his hammer. "SLAP ouch! SLAP owwowwo!"

Savin 93/115 ac 25 d20+16=27 d20+16=33 d20+10=25 2d6(3+4)+16=23 d20+22=38
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 7:36:25 PM
Savin will take his AOO lashing his chain around the leg of the troll trying to trip him. He will give a mighty heave pulling the beast off his feet. He then follows up with a power attack hitting ac 25 for 23 points of damage.

(ooc took 8 on my power attack, since spiked chain is a 2 handed weapon it gets doubled as well as strength. Trip roll dc was 33. Assuming I was successful with him taking 10. Rolled a 38 to avoid the grapple)

Savin will yell to the others, "We need to regroup and rethink. Retreat!" Savin will then put his put his chain away, and summon his quarterstaff. He will then dimension door behind Sbat hoping the lich doesn't sense him and no one else can see him.

location AM/AN 74/73

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin) d20+9=27
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 7:43:09 PM
Jaeden feels the sting as the shadow dancers blades finds the gaps in his armor. He also feels the wicked burn of poison but as with the last battle his hearty immune system shakes it off [save 27: success]. He looks in the direction of the attack to see the woman tumble away but before he can react she is gone.

Just simply gone...

He had heard of people so skilled as to be able to vanish in plain sight, but until now he had his doubts.

He continues to run, wary of the unreachable troll and keeping close to the wall of the building he's circling. He bypasses the troll and continues until he's back at the intersection [2x move to AL94].

"Fall back!" he shouts, deeming it necessary to regroup.

notes
*hugging the building he's circling so as to keep out of chain reach.

Blood on Both Sides - Round 04 (DM/Al) d20+11=27 d20+11=12 d20+19=24 2d6(2+3)+7=12 2d6(6+1)=7 d20+1=17 d20+13=22 d3=1 d20+12=21 d20+19=32 d20+14=29 d20+9=13 2d6(6+1)+7=14 2d6(6+5)+7=18 4d4(2+2+3+1)+4=12 d20+16=35 4d8(6+6+6+3)+13=34 d20+16=20 d20+11=29 d20+11=24 d20+6=9 d20+11=17 d20+11=13 4d4(3+3+1+4)+5=16 d100=86 d100=88 d100=8 d100=73 d100=22 d100=14
Wednesday June 14th, 2006 10:44:58 PM
From his place behind Savin, Father Jasper calls down a roaring column of flame. It slams down upon the Troll. But when the flames clear, the creature is unharmed. Somehow it managed to Evade the divine flames.

Firn'gaer moves a spot in a direct line with the balcony. As he casts, small bead leaves his hand and drops down at an angle, coming down right on top of S'bat. S'bat is caught completely unaware. The Fireball balloons in a blaze of heat. Trace's summoned eagle is immediately incinerated. And when the red-orange blaze dies away, S'bat stands, blackened and critically hurt.

Peerimus instructs his Summoned Bear to enter the Temple on the heels of Firn'gaer's fireball. As soon as the bear enters the doorway, a dark figure steps forward, and there is the flash of a large blade. (Ready Attack Hit AC24, Damage 19hp) A deep booming voice comes from within the temple door. "In the name of Mistress Fidelia, you will die."

Peerimus himself fights the grasping tentacles. He attempts a spell. At first, the dark ropes bind him, but with an heroic effort he rips away, completing his spell. The tentacles fail to find purchase on either himself or Yorrick.

Bitten here and there by the swarm of locust, Sly attempts to Concentrate on a spell, and he just barely makes it. (Concentration 17 vs DC17) He fires a Ray of Frost into the nearest swarm using a Touch Attack. (Touch Swarm 3, AC22 vs DC18) The ray strikes the Swarm doing 1 point of damage. Sly, Luke and Magog stand where they are, remaining within the Swarm of Locust. (I've numbered the Swarms. Please target one if you are making an attack. But in general, it may be best to just move away from them.)

Savin takes his attack of opportunity, ripping the startled Troll off his feet. Then he follows up with a strike, just barely catching the Troll, but dealing a powerful blow. Then Savin calls a retreat. He steps, and is gone.

For Savin Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Savin appears on a 10-foot wide catwalk skirted by a railing open to the floor of the temple below. The interior of the temple rises up into the lofty dome up above. S'bat is directly before him. The skeletal wererat looks badly injured.

The Temple is Dark. As Dark as the Circle out on the Sargrass Plains. (20% Miss Chance.) Down on the floor below, rows of pews stand before a golden altar, and on the altar lies a plain metal object like a two pronged fork. To the east, at the corner of the pews is a pale thing human form. It cannot help but see Savin, large as he is.

Suddenly, there is the heavy scent of brimstone. Two figures materialize, one on either side of the Monk. Both are large. The one on the west side of the catwalk is beefy and muscular, with spines running in a crest back from a blunt frog-like head. The one on the east side of the catwalk is a multi-colored four-legged bird.}

Jaeden shakes off the poison and continues around the building. He could swear that the Troll had climbed the building but it is no longer there. He turns the corner, and there is the Troll, prone upon the ground. Instead of going around and out into the street, Jaeden stops just out of reach. (Jaeden, I'm sorry that I did not move you all the way to the place you designated. But you would have incurred an AoO from the Troll if you had. I have tried to place you as I think you would have wanted. You may execute one Standard Action left to you from this Round 03 in addition to the one allowed you in Round 04.)

Trace sits astride his horse without moving.

(I'm sorry about the position of the Troll and its unexpected relocation. But, it is Savin's right to use the Special Combat Attacks in any way he choses, even though they wreck holy havoc with the flow of things. I know you would not have walked into the Troll like this. But there's not a whole lot I can do.)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The goblin suddenly appears from out of the western building, flying to ten feet over the roof. It looks about for the one with the chain, the one who hit it. The chain wielder is not in sight. So instead, it lets out a Moan Frightful enough to chill the blood and instill panic in the bravest of hearts. (Jaeden, Peerimus, and Yorrick. Will save vs DC17 or be Panicked for 2d4 rounds. Don't forget the -10 from Mind Fog. Also, see the description of Panicked below)

The Troll shakes off the Frightful Moan of its own small companion. He rises from prone, then looks first from the armored warrior nearby to the priest across the street. He decides that the priest is finer prey and lopes casually across the street, tumbling the last ten feet to loom above Father Jasper. With a snap of its fingers, the spiked chain appears again.

Within the Main Door of the Temple, Peerimus' Summoned Bear faces off against a dark fully armored knight. The Greatsword in the knight's hand strikes three times hitting twice. (Hit Summoned Bear AC32, AC29, AC13. Damage 14+18=32) With the damage from the initial attack, the blows drop the bear and it returns to whence it came.

For Savin Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {"S'bat!" The thin man on the ground floor calls up a warning. Four Missiles of light streak from the man's fingertips and burn sparks off of Savin's flesh. (12hp damage)

"I know, Estivies." S'bat turns. Within the sockets of his skull a red light glows.}

S'bat turns into the temple, and the group outside can hear his voice as well as Savin can.

"I knew you would be the one to enter and die. I have enlisted aide against you, and part of my payment is your soul." Then the wererat casts defensively. Dark energy glows about him as his wounds heal.

For Savin Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {The stench off the muscular creature is devastating. It takes all Savin has to hold in his breakfast. (Savin Fortitude Save vs DC24 or be Nauseated. Then the creatures attack from both sides.

(w/Flanking)
H Bite AC20
H Claw AC29, Damage 16hp (Miss Chance 88)
H Claw AC24
A Bite AC9
A Claw AC17
A Claw AC13
}

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location
Map For Savin Only

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is 30' off the ground

Status
======
Jaeden is Mind Fogged Until Round 4
Father Jasper is Mind Fogged Until Round 10

Panicked
========
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Mind Fog
========
Creatures in the mind fog take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves. (A creature that successfully saves against the fog is not affected and need not make further saves even if it remains in the fog.) Affected creatures take the penalty as long as they remain in the fog and for 2d6 rounds thereafter. The fog is stationary and lasts for 30 minutes (or until dispersed by wind).

Peerimus AC 26 HP 95-103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+16=31 d20-6=13
Thursday June 15th, 2006 8:13:41 AM
Peerimus looks up as the ghost re-appears and his mind quickly dismisses the the moaning, but the hairs across his back stand on end as he Yorrick lets out a plaintive whimper. The druid knows precisely what that means. Yorrick turns about into hime and starts to move past. Peerimus accompanies the panick stricken bear.

Both Peerimus and Yorrick move 200' south.

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.5 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.6 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 100 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.1 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 8/min or 8 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.2 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.6 minutes
Freedom of Movement
Cat's Grace 109.1 +4 effective Dex

Firn'gaer - AC 22, HP 77
Thursday June 15th, 2006 3:08:28 PM
Firn'gaer casts Heighten Resilent Sphere at the ghost.

Resilent Sphere - Reflex DC 23; Force Effect

[Moves to AM94]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 214 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper - AC 25, HP 74 d20+17=36 4d8(6+5+7+4)+11=33
Thursday June 15th, 2006 3:17:10 PM
Jasper 5-ft steps to AP93 and then Cast Defensively using Summon Monster 4 to cast Cure Critical Wounds on himself.

Cure Critical - heals 33 hp

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 6 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)

* - cast

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin) d20-6=-5 d12=8 2d4(1+3)=4
Thursday June 15th, 2006 5:27:00 PM
The ghost reappears and dread fills the warrior's heart as it never has before (save -5: crit fail). His birthright, the magnificant Ohm family greatsword falls to the ground, forgetten in panick.

Empty handed Jaeden bolts in a west, south-western direction and leaves the sight of the party.

notes
* critically failed panick save [needed a crit success to make it...]. Probably just made the record for lowest save roll ever...
* as per panick rules I rolled for random direction. The only method I could think off that would be random and cover all possibilities was to roll a d12 and use clock numbers to define the direction Jaeden would try to go. Rolled an 8, so please place Jaeden at 24 squars as far west, south-west as possible.

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 44)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+17=25 d8+6=13 d6=3 d20+12=21 d8+6=11 d6=5 d20+15=33
Thursday June 15th, 2006 6:24:04 PM
Trace rides his horse in a gallop at the Troll and attacks hitting (hit ac 25 with 19hp dmg )
if second attack is allowed after drawing sword and moving then hit (ac21 for 32hp dmg)
Trace calls shadow to his side and tells her "Guard Father Jasper from all attackers"

Rolled ride check (dc 33)

Sly (AC 28 78/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 56/65 hp) d100=98 d20+6=24
Thursday June 15th, 2006 7:06:52 PM
Sly watches as savin disaperes, then on the bacony S'bat turns his back and seem to speak to somebody?? Sly is baffel??

Then his blood turns cold, Got to do something, I got to do something? But what? Cannot let Savin Die?

Sly yells at Jaeson and Peerimus, "I think that Savin is in the Temple because S'bat has just turn his back to us! There nothing S'bat would like is to turcher a holy man!

I'm not running I'm going into that temple!"

Luke tells Sly "Me too!"

Sly tells Luke "No Luke go with Trace and the others they need you now more than ever!"

To Magog Sle tell him, "Go arounr the corner! and help the others."

OOC Sly Will prepare the spider Climb. for the next round.

Percentage for spell 98%

Spot 24

Sly Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar,

1- Magic Missels, Scocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spear, Levating, Spider Climb,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 99/102 d20+21=41 d20+16=35 d8+16=19 d8+16=22 d8+16=19 d8+16=22
Thursday June 15th, 2006 7:20:30 PM
Magog Is swing the hammer around, first this way then that way killing a lot of bitting pest, "Magog Do What?"

Attach AC 41(natural 20 also critical) - Damages 19+22+19=60hp
Second swing AC 35 - Damages 22hp.

OOC: Hurah! Kristal!

Savin ac26 hps 65/115 d20+11=25 d20+12=31 d20+12=18 d20+12=25 d20+10=31 d20+6=11 3d6(5+1+4)+17=27 3d6(4+4+6)+17=31 d100=26 d100=75
Thursday June 15th, 2006 9:09:46 PM
Savin shrugs off the stench having been well prepared for it and worse by Jaeden's stinky feet at camp. (fort save 25)

He clicks his feet together activating his boots of speed (free action) and wades into the attack giving S'bat all of his focus. With a flurry of blow, his magically enhanced staff strikes hard and true. He hits the horrible thing that S'bat has become solidly twice and hopes it is enough to put it down again. Damage 31 and 27 for a total of 58

OOC (explaination of damage 3d6 staff damage enlarged with shilligah, +1 for shillegh, +6 for damage, +10 for powerattack, used 5 points but they get doubled for 2 handed weapon. Made both miss rolls with a 26 and a 75)

Savin grimaces in pain but he adds, "You might have expected me but not sure if your ready for me!"

location AM/AN 74/73

enlarge potion: 9/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 2/10 deactive right now
shillelagh 8/10

Death and Death, the Squad from Koshe Marr - Round 05 (DM/Al) d20+7=21 d20+17=27 2d6(1+5)+9=15 2d6(3+3)=6 d6=3 d20+17=29 2d6(5+4)+9=18 2d6(5+2)=7 d6=3 d20+17=22 2d6(2+6)+9=17 2d6(1+4)=5 d6=3 d20+17=25 d20+12=29 2d6(1+1)+9=11 2d6(3+1)+9=13 2d6(1+5)=6 2d6(2+3)=5 d6=3 d6=6 d20+10=30 d20+4=14 d20+9=14 d20+9=11 d20+5=9 d20+5=22 4d6(3+3+5+1)=12
Thursday June 15th, 2006 10:21:37 PM

"WE WILL FEAST UPON YOUR FLESH AND THEN TAKE THE REMAINS BACK TO KOSHE MARR IN TRIUMPH!!!" S'bat raises his bony arms to the dark dome of the Temple in exaltation. "My Lord Marteaus will then have ALL of the Artifacts of Chaos, and KOSHE MARR will spread across the Wold!!!"

Yorrick is affected by the Moan of the Goblin Ghost. He flees in Panic and Peerimus goes along to protect his friend. They wind up some 100 feet south of town headed toward a edge of a slope some 200 feet away. From this angle the slope itself is not visible, but it is likely that it leads down to the forest, the trees of which are visible from here.

Firn'gaer moves down the street and then sends a globe of shimmering force to enclose the Goblin Ghost. The Ghost jumps to avoid the sphere, but too late. It is trapped within the force sphere.

Under the gaze of the towering Troll, Father Jasper steps back and then casts a healing spell upon himself.

Like Yorrick, Jaeden succumbs to the Frightening Moan. He drops is sword and flees.

Trace guides his mount with his knees and comes charging around the corner. As soon as he does, though, he enters the range of the spiked chain. The Troll takes the Opportunity to Attack. (AoO vs Trace's Horse Hit AC27, Damage 21hp) The chain lashes out at Trace's horse. The chain hits, striking Vicious sparks of pain. Trace's horse is very near collapse, very near the road to death. Trace swings, but the Troll catches the blow on one of its bracers, deflecting the blow. (Even with +2 for flanking, you missed.) After having moved, Trace has no time for a second attack. Shadow races out of the Swarm of Locust, responding to Trace's call. The Swarms do not chase him. Protect Father Jasper! But, as soon as the cat rounds the corner, he too becomes a target for the Troll's chain. (AoO vs Shadow Hit AC29, Damage 25hp) The chain smashes down upon Shadow as he races to protect the Cleric. Shadow is very badly hurt. (Trace, you need to update your HP. Shadow took 6hp two rounds ago from the Swarm of Locust in addition to the damage this round.)

Sly sees S'bat turn and guesses that Savin is inside the temple. He casts a spell upon himself. And strange of strange things, he remains within the Swarm of Locust. Sly directs Luke to run back and help Trace and the others. Luke runs up the street. Luke rounds the corner and meets the chain as well. (AoO vs Luke Hit AC22, Damage 22hp) Luke tries to dodge the chain, but it just catches him, ripping skin and breaking bone. Luke is in better shape than Shadow. But that was a painful blow.

Magog also stays in the Swarm of Locust. He strikes about himself with his hammer until he realizes that he is doing no damage!!! The swarm is cannot be hurt by weapon's damage. He may just have to go somewhere and hit something else with more substance.

Surrounded by demons from the Abyssal Plains, Savin fights on. His blows rain down upon the skeletal form of S'bat, powerful blows. But most striking off armored protection. But when Savin pauses, sweat rolling into his eyes, the dark pits of the Wererat Lich's eyes remains before him. The darkness falls forward, coming for him. Then they pass, dropping down. The bones of the Lich S'bat strike the floor and break apart, inert and destroyed.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

For Savin Only (Highlight to display spoiler: {The two extra planar creatures pause. One has no way back. Neither will be paid. The decide to take it out on the human between them. The Bird attacks again. (Bite AC14, Claw x2, AC14, AC11) Savin easily avoids the attacks. The muscular creature on the other side, however, screams out a horrible Blaspheme. Savin feels the Wold spin and the strength leave his body. (Savin, you are Dazed. You can take no actions for 1 round, though you can defend yourself normally. You are also Weakened. Your Strength score decreases by 2d6 points for 2d4 rounds. There is no Save against this.

Down below, the pale thin man grins, revealing very sharp pointed incisors. He points at Savin and a Scorching Ray lances out. (Touch AC9, AC22, Damage 12hp) One Ray goes screaming by. But the other touches Savin's flesh brining searing pain. Then the man moves up under the catwalk and out of sight.}

A female voice comes from out of nowhere.

"The new one, S'bat, he is gone. But we can still take the Artifacts back to Fidelia. Kill them. Kill them quickly."

(Listen vs DC10 to determine that the voice came from the southwest corner of the western building. Your best guess as to whether the author of the voice is still there or not.)

Surrounded by little creatures, the Troll decides to take them out one by one. (Hit Trace's horse AC25, Damage 17hp; Hit Shadow AC29, Damage 18hp) Trace's horse dies. (Trace, make a DC15 ride check or take 1d6 damage from a fall from your dead horse.) Shadow falls unconscious on the ground. (WARNING, SHADOW IS AT -5hp and falling toward death. He can avoid further AoO by making a Move Only out of the Threat Range of 20 feet.)

Within Firn'gaer's Resilient Sphere, the Goblin Ghost weaves a Dispelling Spell. The Sphere vanishes and the Ghost is free once again. It rises up 50 feet, nearing Firn'gaer's height.

Warning!!! If you do not tell me where on the grid to move your character, I have to guess at a location. You might not like my guess.

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Error On the Maps: Trace's Horse should not be there. It is dead.

Map Your Location
Map For Savin Only
Map Of Everyone's Position

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is 50' off the ground

Status
======
Father Jasper is Mind Fogged Until Round 10

Panicked
========
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Mind Fog
========
Creatures in the mind fog take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves. (A creature that successfully saves against the fog is not affected and need not make further saves even if it remains in the fog.) Affected creatures take the penalty as long as they remain in the fog and for 2d6 rounds thereafter. The fog is stationary and lasts for 30 minutes (or until dispersed by wind).

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 13)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg (summoned eagle) d20+17=32 d20+12=31 d8+6=7 d8+6=7 d6=3 d6=1
Thursday June 15th, 2006 11:11:56 PM
Trace screams in anger seeing Shadow hit hard, in turn takes two vicious swings at the troll

hit ac 32 for 10hp dmg second swing hit ac31 for 8hps dmg.

Trace's eyes begin to water with anger and screams again, heal Shadow she will protect you.

Shadow attack roll d20=16
Thursday June 15th, 2006 11:25:46 PM
dont under stand shadows base attack will you add to the roll and explain sorry for this insert.

Sly (AC 28 78/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp)
Friday June 16th, 2006 7:16:51 AM
Sly fells the spell starting to work, he must run to the wall of the temple. Once there he'll climb next to the window(or balcony!), hopeing that nothing is there to meet him, like the monster at the door.

Luke wimpers and lick his wounds, he then look around, but there no one to attack. He goes back and licks the wound trying to stop the bleeding.

OOC: There's nothing to roll for at this time.

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 99/102
Friday June 16th, 2006 7:22:41 AM
Now Magog is mad, he has to hit something, With Sly going for the wall of the temple.
He get's the Idea the Magog should go inside, So He heads for the door, Not even paying any attention to the flying pest.

Magog at 77/AT.

OOC: Nothing to roll for yet!

Peerimus AC 26 HP 95-103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 2d4(4+1)=5
Friday June 16th, 2006 11:19:14 AM
Peerimus glances over his shoulder as they clear town and notes that not a single other member of the group seems to have taken up the issued retreat call. Not good

This attack was almost precisely what the group needed. They came in force against an unknown enemy and ellicited a first rate responce from that enemy. Peerimus keeps pace with Yorrick and mentally catalogs what they will know going into the second battle. Assuming, of course, that he is not the only survivor. If that is the case it will be an interesting if not potentially short life.

Peerimus refocuses his thoughts to thier opponents, A ghost with arcane casting skills that rival Firngaer, a Lich with Divine capabilities equal to Father Jasper, A troll with the fighting prowess of Savin, the dark warrior in the temple who could likely rival Jaeden and he still knew nothing of the silver haired woman. It did not look promising. Even were they human, they would be a hard team to dismantle, add the powers thier their respective races for lack of a better word brought to the battle and the Children of Chaos were outclassed. Top that with the inability for the group to act cohesively, no it did not bode well at all.

Yorrick continues to run, Peerimus beside him, they move another 200'.

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.4 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.5 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 99 Rounds
Cat's Grace 109.0 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 78 rounds or 8 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Panicked 4
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.1 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.5 minutes
Freedom of Movement
Cat's Grace 109.0 +4 effective Dex

Father Jasper - AC 25, HP 90 d20+17=32 d8+11=16
Friday June 16th, 2006 9:06:43 PM
Father Jasper, casting defensively, heals all allies near, within 30-ft for 16 hit points using Mass Cure Light Wounds.

Mass Cure Light Wounds - 16 hit points

[Moves to AO94]

Active Spells
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 5 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 22 (21 vs touch), HP 77 5d4(1+4+3+3+2)+5=18
Friday June 16th, 2006 9:33:28 PM
Firn'gaer holds his ground against the ghost. He sends a Magic Missile at the appartition.

Magic Missile - 18 points

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 214 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Savin ac 26 hps 53/115
Saturday June 17th, 2006 12:30:49 AM
Savin is dazed and confused. He sees the big nasties trying to rip him to shreds and by instinct keeps moving and weaving but seems to be getting into his own way.

enlarge potion: 10/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 3/10 deactive right now
shillelagh 9/10

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin)(Panicked 2/4)
Sunday June 18th, 2006 1:21:37 PM
Still irrationally and uncharacteristically panicked Jaeden continues in his headlong flight to the west north-west.

Dalek gets a mental wiff of the warriors fear and breaks into a sprint to reach the warrior.

notes
Second panicked round of four.

Continuing The Fight - Round 06 (DM/Al) d20+31=45 d20+15=18 d20+14=23 d20+4=11 d20+9=29 d20+9=21 d20+9=21 d20+9=21 d20+9=14 d20+14=23 2d6(2+5)+4=11 d100=87
Sunday June 18th, 2006 8:57:11 PM
S'bat has fallen, but the rest of the rest of the Arch Foes fight on aided by the extra-planar help summoned just before S'bat's defeat.

Anger takes Trace Jacobs at the sight of his friend and companion, Shadow, laid bloody and still upon the ground. The anger fuels his blows. He hits twice, and flames lick along the wounds burning the Troll.

Shadow is unconscious at this point. (6hp taken from the Locust Swarm in Round 03, 25hp taken from the AoO when Shadow approached the Troll, and 18hp from a regular attack. That's 49hp. Shadow has 44hp, so Shadow is at -5hp and unconscious.)

Sly runs around the Swarms of Locust. They do not follow him. He arrives at the wall just outside the doorway and begins climbing toward the balcony. His hands and feet stick to the wall like a spider's. The Bladesinger makes it 10 feet up the wall. Climbing is slower than foot travel, even with the spell. Still, he should be able to make it to the balcony door with very little problem from here.

Luke is confused. He's standing right next to the very large Troll, but he doesn't seem to see it. He must be confused. Or something.

Magog leaves the Swarms of Locust as well. Again, they do not follow him. He approaches the front door of the Temple with caution.

Peerimus keeps pace with Yorrick as the sounds of combat fade behind them. He wonders at the continued fighting, considering whether the group will retreat or not. The pair approach the drop off. 50 feet wide and some 75 feet in drop, the edge of the plateau is a surface of loose rock skree. Some 60 feet to the east is a trail, up which Trace, upon his now dead horse may have climbed to reach the plateau. At the bottom of the hill is a wall of brush that leads into the forest for a undetermined number of feet. The brush should present little problem for Peerimus, but it is uncertain whether Yorrick would be able to bull his way through it without harm.

Defenders of the town could easily stand at the top of the ledge and rain devastation down upon enemies intent upon charging up. Descent of the loose rock face looks to be just as treacherous. (Peerimus and Yorrick, Balance check vs DC10 for every 10 vertical feet of descent. Miss one check and tumble the rest of the way down the hill taking 1d6 for every 10 feet.)

Father Jasper casts defensively. Luke, Trace and Shadow feel the healing power. Shadow recovers consciousness, but the Leopard is still prone upon the ground. (Standing up draws an Attack of Opportunity.) The Cleric of Alemi takes a 5-foot step.

Firn'gaer fires magic missiles at the Goblin/Ghost. They strike sparks from an invisible Shield, leaving the Goblin/Ghost unharmed. As a one time wizard, this seems a predictable defense.

For Savin Only (Highlight to display spoiler: {Trapped in a daze, Savin can do nothing but wait for the attack that he knows must come. (Savin, you need to roll the STR drain too. That's 2d6 points for 2d4 rounds.)}

In panicked flight, Jaeden breaks from out of the cluster of houses and into view. Dalek spots his fleeing master and heads in pursuit. Dalek easily catches up with Jaeden, trotting along side.

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The Goblin/Ghost answers Firn'gaer's spell with one of its own. It casts, and then stabs a finger in Firn'gaer's direction. (Firn'gaer, Fortitude Save vs DC18 or become Blind.) Then the Goblin/Ghost rises up another 20 feet. It now rides 5 feet above Firn'gaer's height.

A wince rolls across the Troll's face and curls into a snarl as the flames from Trace's sword lick across his wounds. "Hello Little Elf," he says in a voice deep as a well. "We killed so many of your kind when we arrived. We stored their bodies in the building across the street. But their flesh has become rotten and bitter. I'm so glad that you've come. So nice to Eat you. But lets take away your toys first."

The tip of the chain whips out and wraps around Trace's blade. With a jerk the Longsword rips from Trace's grip. (Disarm Trace 45 vs a Take 10 DC of 26. Trace is Unarmed.) Then, the Troll attempts to Tumble to the other side of Trace, but misses his step and remains where he is.

A dagger flashes from the shadows next to Father Jasper, and behind the blade is the dark-skinned woman. (Appear in Square AO95 and Hit Father Jasper AC23). The blade glances off the Cleric's armor, and the woman vanishes again, tumbling backwards and disappearing into the shadows.

For Luke Only (Highlight to display spoiler: {Your nose twitches and you scent the woman shadowdancer directly behind you. (Square AO95. You may attack her at a 50% Miss Chance.)}

For Savin Only (Highlight to display spoiler: {The extra planar creatures attack. The Bird creature lands a claw, ripping across Savin's bowels. Fortunately, the slash is not quite right, and Savin avoids a disemboweling stroke. (A Bite AC11, Claw AC29 (Crit AC21, NoCrit), AC21, Miss Chance 87. Damage 11hp; H Bite AC23, Claw AC21, AC14) The pale thin man appears at the edge of the catwalk, crawling over the railing like a spider. He grins once again, showing his pointed incisors.}

Firn'gaer is occupied above. The Troll, just below appears unconcerned with the foes that he faces. Especially now that it is clear that the Drow Shadowdancer is somewhere near. Inside the temple, Savin appears to be unmoving. Is he overcome as well? Sly and Magog approach the Temple with extreme caution. While Jaeden, Dalek, Peerimus, and Yorrick flee, half of their number overcome by panic.

=== OOC ===

Condition Summary For The Group

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location
Map For Savin Only
SOUTH of Town

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
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Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Goblin (RE) is 70' off the ground
Sly is 10' off the ground climbing to the balcony

Status
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Father Jasper is Mind Fogged Until Round 10

Panicked
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A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Mind Fog
========
Creatures in the mind fog take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves. (A creature that successfully saves against the fog is not affected and need not make further saves even if it remains in the fog.) Affected creatures take the penalty as long as they remain in the fog and for 2d6 rounds thereafter. The fog is stationary and lasts for 30 minutes (or until dispersed by wind).

Firn'gaer - AC 22 (21 vs touch), HP 77 d20+11=31 d100=9 d20+10=20 d100=14 d20+10=24 d100=24 d20+10=27 4d6(5+1+4+5)=15 4d6(3+4+2+5)=14 4d6(4+1+2+5)=12 d20+6=10 d20+8=25 d20+23=27
Monday June 19th, 2006 8:57:38 AM
[Save DC31]

Firn'gaer resist the spell of the goblin ghost and sends one of his own back. Three rays of flame jump from his outstretch hand and streak towards the undead.

Scorching Ray
Ray 1: Percent 9%; Touch AC 20, Damage 15
Ray 2: Percent 14%; Touch AC 24, Damage 14
Ray 3: Percent 24%; Touch AC 27, Damage 12

[Spot DC 10, Listen DC25, Spellcraft DC27]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 213 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

[ Firn'gaer, there is a 50% Miss chance on each of those Touch Attacks. Please feel free to roll them yourself. If you do not by this evening, I will roll them for you. --Al ]

[I did already. That's the Percent number.]

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 90 d20+17=24 d20+12=32 d8+3=8 d20+7=21 d20+7=22
Monday June 19th, 2006 9:10:31 AM
[Cast Defensively DC24]

The drow's attack turns the cleric's attention from the troll for a momemt, but she is gone. Father Jasper sees Firn'gaer doing battle with the goblin ghost. He decides to take a moment to give assistance to the wizard. He brings a staff of force into being next to the ghost. The staff swings and connects with the semi-ethereal opponent.

Spiritual Weapon - AC 32, Damage 8

[Spot DC21, Listen DC22]

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 4 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 10 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Peerimus AC 27 HP 106-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+13=21
Monday June 19th, 2006 10:17:49 AM
Yorrick veers to the right and runs parrallel to the drop off, Peerimus starts to keep pace, but with another glance back to the town he pulls up and lets Yorrick continue alone. [Spot 21]

Some of the spells of protection are dismissed. Jeaden and Dalek appear and the sight of the weaponless fighter puts a frown upon the bear. The gouts of fire above the town mark Firngaer and that counts at least him still being alive. It is now quite obvious the others plan to go down fighting rather than admit a temporary defeat. The cost of pride he thinks.

Peerimus shifts to the form of a Megaraptor and pounds northward back towards town. [Speed 60]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.3 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.4 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 98 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.9 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 77 rounds or 8 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Panicked 3
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 108.0 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.9 +4 effective Dex

Savin 42/115 ac 26 2d6(1+2)=3 2d4(2+4)=6 d20+10=27 d20+4=21 3d6(4+5+3)+11=23 3d6(5+5+1)+11=22 d100=27 d100=92 d20+17=37 d20+17=27
Monday June 19th, 2006 2:23:07 PM
Savin comes out of his daze weakened and groggy. (ooc lost 3 strength for 6 rounds. Am assuming one was used up while dazed)

Savin decides to take his normal attack on the creature that screamed at him wanting to cause him some pain back. He powerattacks with a -3 for power attack swinging his normal two times but refrains from a flurry of blows this time. He hits ac 27 and 21. If both hit, he does 23 and 22 points of damage. (miss rolls of 27 and 92)

Savin will then tumble away back outside the temple 10' and slip around the corner to ar-aq/75-76, (rolled tumble checks of 37 and 27 to avoid AOO)

Finally Savin will switch his staff for his spikechain, ready to take any AOO on creatures chasing him.

ooc Al it is more important for me to slip away then get the second swing. I think I can still do both but if I can't then I will only swing once.

He will see Matog and say, "We might be getting some ugly visitors soon. Get ready!"

enlarge potion: 11/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 4/10 active right now
shillelagh 10/10 last round
strength lose 3 points for 2/6 rounds

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+16=23 d8+6=13 d20+11=23 d8+6=11 d20+1=3
Monday June 19th, 2006 4:23:51 PM
(ooc ignore second 20 and 8 rolls, forgot that you said only one swing when I draw a new weapon)

Trace screams a war cry at the words of the Troll and the frustration that is left as his sword is ripped from his hand. Without so much as a second thought he instinctivly draws his silvered sword and slashes out at the troll.

"Your nothing but dwarven waste in my eyes troll! I'll slice you down to my size and then run you through. If you win, youll still loose cause I will kill you inside your gullet."

(intimidate check ....lol 3 probally only encouraged the troll to keep on)

Sly (AC 28 78/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d100=40 d20+6=11
Monday June 19th, 2006 8:17:44 PM
Sly Climbs up as far as his strenth will alow him, pushing wit his feet and pulling himself up those brick and motar. He will have the dagger of return in his teeth.
(noW if he make it to the balcony, Will he see the body of S'bat? on the floor? will he see Savin? Hurt as he is? What else will he see?)

Luke turns and faces west(95/AO)GROWLS "GRRRR! Snap! Grrr! Me Smell Old Lady? Grrr! Snap! Grrr! Me not see you, But me smell You! Grrr!

Luke chances foe an attack 40% Attack AC 11,

Sly Spells

0- Detact Magic, Read Magic,Flare, Ray of frost.

1- Magic Missels, Schocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spear, Levating,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 106/106: Barkskin)(3rd round 4:Panick)
Monday June 19th, 2006 8:22:22 PM
Still Jaeden runs in panick. He notices Dalek along his side and makes a grab for the reigns. Dalek however will have none of it. He can tell that something is not right with his Human and refuses to be mounted. He keeps pace with the warrior but does not allow him to mount.

Panicked further by the horses betrayal Jaeden continues his flight to the west south-west.

notes
panicked 3rd of 4

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 99/102
Monday June 19th, 2006 8:22:24 PM
Mogag walk along at his own pace still heading for the Door of the temple. Swinging his beloved Warhammer, as if dispencing at unseen ghost. (He is now at 24/AP)

An Eye for an Eye. A Cleric for a Ghost. - Round 07 (DM/Al) d20+14=34 d20+17=35 d20+17=35 d20+17=29 d20+12=31 2d6(1+2)+9=12 2d6(6+4)+9=19 2d6(1+2)=3 2d6(1+4)=5 d6=3 d6=6 d20+14=29 d4+2=5 4d6(4+5+3+6)=18 d20+9=25 2d6(5+6)+4=15
Monday June 19th, 2006 9:36:12 PM
Firn'gaer shakes off the Blindness spell and turns fiery rays upon the Goblin/Ghost. An ethereal scream cuts the air as the second ray strikes and the spectre vanishes in a flash of flame.

Father Jasper casts defensively again, and a Spiritual Staff appears in near the last known position of the Goblin/Ghost and sweeps through empty air. The Goblin/Ghost is gone.

Peerimus looks back to find that none join him in retreat. He changes into the form of one of their recent foes, the Rapke of the Sargrass Plains. On strong reptilian feet, he races back toward the battle, leaving Yorrick to continue his panicked run to the West. (Yorrick is now off the map.)

Savin takes a single swing at the muscular demon to the west. The quarterstaff strikes true, but the blow does less damage that Savin had anticipated, as the demon resists the blow. Then Savin tumbles out the door and onto the balcony. He leaps over the side and slows his fall for 25 feet. He takes a few steps to the corner and quickly switches to the long spiked chain. (Savin, after the 25 foot drop you only had enough movement to get to AP77/AQ78.)

His flaming sword on the ground, Trace draws a backup weapon. Trace blusters in an attempt to intimidate the Troll. The Troll replies with a chuckle like the rumbling earth. (Opposed for Intimidate 34.) Trace strikes with his shortsword, but it too is rebuffed. It cuts the Troll's clothing without making a mark upon its rubbery hide. Shadow does nothing, conscious, but still Prone upon the ground.

Sly continues his climb up, only to see Savin on his way down. He draws his dagger and places it between his teeth, then he steps onto the balcony next to S'bat's body. Inside the doorway to the balcony is dark. He can hear the sound of heavy footfalls.

Luke scents the female drow directly behind him. He turns to snap at her, but his teeth meet nothing but empty air.

Jaeden continues his panicked flight. Dalek keeps a pace with him, but will not allow his master to mount.

Magog ignores Savin's warning and continues on a slow pace toward the front door. (Magog, there is no AP24. I placed you at AP76.)

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"Renbo!" Heedless of the foes about him, the troll looks skyward as the Goblin/Ghost disappears in a burst of fire. His eyes narrow and it is now clear that things have become serious. "I will deal with you later, Elf," he growls. "First the cleric." The spiked chain snakes out to catch Father Jasper's feet. (Touch AC35, Trip 35 vs DC9.) The chain wraps, and the Troll hauls the cleric to the ground. He follows with two smashing blows. (Chain Hit Father Jasper AC29, AC31, Damage 12+19+3+5=39hp) The chain whales down upon the prone cleric, throwing a spray of blood up into the air. "Kill him Sinesia. Take his life. Take one of theirs."

Again the woman appear as she strikes down at Father Jasper with her dagger. (Appearing in Square AO95, Hit Father Jasper AC29, Damage 5+18Sneak=23hp. Father Jasper, roll Fortitude vs DC20 or be Held for 1d4+1 rounds per the Hold Monster Spell.) The drow woman snarls as the blade finds a vulnerable spot. She twists, opening the wound. Then Father Jasper feels the fast acting nerve poison. The woman jumps back once again, tumbling into the shadows. (Father Jasper is also Prone.)

For Luke and Shadow only (Highlight to display spoiler: {You an both smell the woman. She is near. But this time, you cannot tell exactly where. Noting the direction of the scent is a move action. Then, if you move within 5 feet of the scent's source, you can pinpoint that woman.})

Suddenly, a large multi-colored bird with four long, clawed legs steps from the door of the balcony. It raises it's black beak to the sky, and gives a shriek. Then it attacks Sly Foxx. (A Claw Sly Foxx AC25, Damage 15hp.) The claw strikes out and rakes Sly. (Sly, I have you at AC25. Please explain to me how you got to AC28 or you must take the damage.)

Inside the dark temple is silence. That can be very good. But in this case ...

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location
SOUTH of Town

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
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Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
Sly is 25' off the ground on the balcony

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin)(Panicked 4/4)
Monday June 19th, 2006 10:24:19 PM
Still under the now redead ghost's effect Jaeden continues his panicked run. Dalek, keeps pace with the human, sending tendrils of calm into the fearful warriors mind.

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+11=18 d20+17=32 d8+6=13 d6=4 d20+9=15 d20+5=24 d20+1=3
Monday June 19th, 2006 11:17:44 PM
Trace takes advantage of the Trolls movement and graps his sword off the ground while he attacks Father Jasper. As he grabs the sword Trace watches in horrer as the Troll and the old woman decend on Father Jasper. Not to loose the direction Trace ask Shadow and Luke to track the old woman and pinpoint.

After Trace bends down to pick up his sword, if the old woman is in striking distance then he attacks her and if not the Troll is the target again. Trace hits a/c 32 for 17 hps damage.

spot check 15 and listen 25 intimidate 3 again

Traces war crys are now starting to sound like a child screaming for help with no affect on the Troll.
Trace screams out for help as he braces for another attack now standing with his silver short sword and his longsword with flames dancing and twirling off the edge of the blade.

(shadow has the trick learne of track, I would think this command would pinpoint the old woman and the +11 for the 20 roll is a handel animale for Traces old friend Luke. since Trace has two attacks per round I figure that he can pick up the sword while the troll attacks father jasper and then still get one of his attacks.)

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 51 d20+10=24 d20+17=36 3d8(4+2+6)+11=23 d20+12=31 d8+3=10
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 7:43:17 AM
[I assumed if I read correctly Jasper was hit three times. His armor gives him DR 2/-, which I subtracted from the damage for each hit.]

[Fort Save DC24]

If he is able he will direct the spirital weapon against the drow woman, otherwise it will attack the troll.

Father Jasper is again the target of the enemies furry. He first deals with his wounds. Watching the troll and the women he tries to avoid being the recipient of eithers weapons while he heals himself.

Casting Defensively DC36
Casts Cure Serious Wounds - heals 23 points

Spiritual Weapon - AC 31, damage 10

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 3 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 9 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 22, HP 77 d20+12=27 d6+5=9 d20+6=8 d20+8=19
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 7:56:57 AM
Floating above, Firn'gaer turns his attention to the two battling his companions. The woman will have a special place, but not yet. First Firn'gaer sends a black ray of energy down at the troll.

Cast Ray of Enfeeblement - Touch AC 27, Temporary -9 to Strength Score

[Spot DC8, Listen DC 19]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 212 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement - 110 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus AC 27 HP 106-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+13=30
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 9:39:13 AM
Yorrick continues to flee even as Peerimus leaves him.

Peerimus runs northward trying to take in as much as he can. The Ghost seems to be gone and Firngear is targetting another. [Spot 30 move 280']

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.2 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.3 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 97 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.8 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 76 rounds or 8 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Panicked 2
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.9 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.8 +4 effective Dex

Al -Sly has a +4 natural Armor Barskin and +4 Dex enhancement. That may account for the AC discrepency

DM Al to Peerimus and Sly
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 9:55:31 AM
This is what I show for Sly's AC.

(+3 DEX, +7 [Mithril Shirt +3], +3 [Small Mithral Shield +2], +1 [Amulet of Natural Armor +1], +1 [Ring of Protection +1])

Sly already has +4 Gloves of Dex. So no Mass Cat's Grace would have no affect. I had forgotten about the Barkskin, but I just took a look and found the place at which you cast it.

That makes AC28. Very good, Sly. Well done. Perfectly done. You avoid the damage. ^_^

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp) d20+5=24 d20+5=23 d20+5=10 d20+5=16 d20+5=18
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 6:16:24 PM
Sly has one foot over the railling, when Savin pass him, jump down to the street below, "Hey! Savin! I came all the way up here to help you! Are you done here!" Sly will push himself off and drift down to the ground. landing right in frount of Magog.

Luke move to 95/AO, will track the squares 94/AN, 95/AN, 96/AN and 96/AO. He'll try to pick up the scent of that witch.

Sly Jump over railing DC 24

Luke The four space around him DC 23, DC 10, DC 16 and DC 18.

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Scockin Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Spear, Levating,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

OOC: Thank You One and all!

Magog{Ceil}
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 6:23:21 PM
Magog is about to go up the steps and enter the Temple, When Savin drops from above?? Magog watches Savin running really fast, when Sly drifts down beside him??.

Magog has now forgotten what he was doing, so he might as well follow Sly. So Magog start singing again (Softly at first)

Savin 66/115 ac 26
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 6:42:07 PM
Savin will use his wholeness of body feat and cure himself 24 hps. He will look at Sly and smile, "Sorry about the confusion. I just wanted to kill S'bat again. I killed him or at least knocked him into dust. I think he was a lich. Be careful. Their is somekind of mage in there still with two demons. I am going to try and help out the others. Why don't you guys follow along after me."

Savin will then dart away moving his base 100' with his boots of speed. He will skirt the swarms and go around the far building on the right (looking at the map but to Savin's left) and arrive at spot AX-AY/90-91

enlarge potion: 12/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 5/10 active right now
strength lose 3 points for 3/6 rounds

Concentration of Forces - Round 08 (DM/Al) d20+17=22 d20+17=18 d100=15 d20+8=24 2d6(3+5)=8 2d6(4+6)=10 d6=2 d20+8=27 d20+3=12 2d6(4+2)=6 2d6(2+1)=3 d6=6 d20+14=22 d4+2=6 4d6(3+6+2+1)=12 d20+19=29 d20+14=18 d20+9=27 2d6(3+6)+7=16 d20+21=30 d6=3
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 9:55:17 PM
Jaeden continues his flight. As the steps pound on, he feels the panic lessen, dissipate, and leave.

Trace reaches for the longsword upon the ground. The Troll takes the opportunity to lash him with the Chain. (AoO Hit Trace AC22) This time, however, the heavy links glance from Trace's armor leaving him unharmed. The ranger fails to see or hear the dark woman stalking somewhere nearby. Maybe it's because he's screaming like a woman. ^_^

Shadow and Luke both scent the woman. It takes them a moment to determine the direction, but then they move. Shadow moves to pinpoint the location of the woman, and as he moves, the Troll takes the opportunity to strike at the cat. (AoO Hit Shadow AC18) The chain misses again, this time thudding into the dirt. Shadow moves around over Father Jasper to point at a space that appears unoccupied. But Shadow knows something is there. (Square AN94) (Scent: Move Equivalent Action to determine the direction. Then a Move to approach to within 5 feet. Doesn't for Shadow, this doesn't leave any more Actions to Attack.)

Father Jasper wards off the poison. He catches Trace's request to Shadow, and the Black Leopard's interest in the space right next to him is unmistakable. The Cleric of Alemi directs his Spiritual Weapon toward the spot. (50 or Less is a Miss: 15 = Miss) The Spiritual Weapon sweeps through empty air. Still lying upon the ground, Father Jasper heals himself.

A dark black ray shoots from Firn'gaer's hand and strikes the Troll. Firn'gaer fails to detect the dark woman with either eyes or ears.

While Yorrick continues to run, Peerimus comes bounding back toward the town. His powerful hind legs driving him over the ground and up the main street. He fails to hear the dark woman. But he can smell her. The same scent he detected when he was a horse. She is here, within 30 feet.

Sly does not attack. Instead, he pushes away from the balcony and drifts to the ground like a feather.

Luke does not detect the woman anywhere around him. But he knows her direction. He has to go around the Cat to get to her. He finds her! (Square AN94) But he is so intent upon the woman, that he forgets the Troll. The troll takes the Opportunity to attack Luke with the spiked chain. (AoO Hit Luke AC24, Damage 18hp) Even in the Troll's weakened state, the lesson is painful. Luke loses a lot of hide. (Luke, you don't need to roll for Scent. It's not like Track. It is automatic. It is a Move Equivalent action to detect the direction of the scent if it is within 30 feet. Then, if you move in that direction, you can pinpoint the square if you get within 5 feet.)

Magog does nothing except begin to sing.

Savin heals his body, mind over matter, then he rushes around the Swarms of Locust, coming around the far building. (Savin, I count 100 feet putting you at BB87/BC88. Remember, every other diagonal should count twice.)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Troll roars up at Firn'gaer above. He lashes out again at Father Jasper lying prone upon the ground. (Hit AC27, AC12, Damage 9hp) Without the Troll's strength to back up the strikes the blows are less damaging. The Troll itself, is by now wounded, bleeding and charred in several places. But, as Trace and Father Jasper look on, its wounds heal themselves.

Now surrounded by animals, the dark woman stabs downward at Father Jasper again. (Hit AC22, Damage 18hp. Fortitude vs DC20 or be Held for 1d4+1 rounds per the Hold Monster Spell.) The poisoned dagger enters the Cleric's flesh again and then rips the wound, drawing pain and blood. The woman dives over the cleric's body and disappears. For Luke and Shadow: (Highlight to display spoiler: {You smell her somewhere. You may expend a Move Equivalent action to determine the direction.}) For Peerimus: (Highlight to display spoiler: {You can no longer smell her.})

Suddenly, a Knight dressed in black plate mail steps from the dark doorway of the temple. His helm is shaped in the form of a winged reptile. An Aura of despair washes over Sly Foxx. (Sly -2 to all Saving Throws when you are within 10 feet of this man.) "In the name of Mistress Fidelia, you will die." The Black Knight raises a two handed Greatsword. (Hit Sly AC19, AC18, AC27, Damage 16hp.) The Knight's black blade cuts into Sly with his first chop, then he rains blows down upon the Bladesinger's Mithril armor.

From deeper inside the doorway Sly can hear some chanting. Suddenly Sly feels himself Slowing down. (Sly, Will Save vs DC20 or be Slowed. Don't forget to take -2 for the Aura of Despair from the Black Knight. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn.)

Without a target upon which to vent its fury, the large four legged bird squawks in anger. Then it jumps. It falters only slightly when it hits the ground. Then weaving around Sly, Magog and the Swarms of Locust, it takes off after Savin.

A cloud of gas also wells from out of the Temple door. Then the gaseous cloud changes into the large muscular frog-headed demon. It regards Sly Foxx with cold demon eyes, and then dismisses him, looking instead out toward the rest of the melee, searching for someone. It watches the Bird as it runs in pursuit around the Swarm of Locust.

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location
SOUTH of Town

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin) d20+16=30
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 11:05:20 PM
"It's ok Dalek, I'm back..." Just as he says it Jaeden realizes that the horse already knows. They are after all mentally conected.

Without wasting another moment Jaeden sets himself and Dalek in Motion.

"Run!"

The horse sprints back towards the fray and Jaeden throws himself into the departing horse's saddle [ride check 30].

Dalek continues in a straight line to the north east, sides heaving and hooves throwing up dirt and turf [4x move to AV106:AW107].

notes
*Dalek's movement
Given a full action Dalek should be able to reach more then that spot. I counted up and across, multiplied the total by 75% (the formula for diagonal movement) and had a remainder. Unfortunately I can't make use of the remainder because it's not in a straight line.

*What may mess with that calculation is Jaeden's mounting. I sent Dalek in motion first in an attempt to avoid this as a standard action. The ride check should cover the difficulty of the manuever (I hope).

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+15=27 d20+12=32 d20+12=17 d20+7=11 d8+6=13 d8+6=10 d6=3 d20+17=37 d20+17=37 d6+4=6 d6+4=8
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 12:00:10 AM
Trace quitens down now and begins his work at cutting down the troll working his blades that he has worked so hard to master. Swinging and cutting working them back and forth while the silver shines in the sun and the flames swirl and ripple in the air as they burn the flesh of the troll.

Shadow, hot on the dark woman's trail finds her exact point and waste no time. She lunges forward and sinks her teeth deep as she can shaking her head back and forth tearing as much as she can.

(first swing long hit ac27 16hps dmg, first swing short sword hit ac 32 fro 10 hps dmg for total 26hps dmg)

shadow attack (nat 20 crit chance, nat 20 to hit crit, damage 8+6+1=15hps dmg to the dark woman)

[ Trace, it takes a Move Equivalent Action to determine the direction of a target by scent. After that, Shadow has to Move to her. By that time, Shadow has no Actions left to attack. Unless, of course, the woman were next to Shadow or within range of a 5-foot step. And I'll give this little bit away, She's not.

I will let you redo Shadow's move if you'd like. Shadow can use the same rolls and attack the Troll if you'd like. It's only a 5-foot step to get to the Troll and that should help Shadow avoid an AoO as well. If you do not respond by this evening, I will handle the mistake in the fairest way that I can.

BTW, what gender is Shadow? --Al ]

Firn'gaer - AC 22 d20+6=26 d20+8=19
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 9:19:17 AM
[Spot 26 (Nat 20), Listen DC19]

Firn'gaer spots his prize trying to hide, natural 20 on Spot check, and decides this will be his chance to get the wench.

He casts Telekinesis at the shadowdancer. If he gets her he will raise her up 20-ft.

Telekinesis - Will save DC22

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 211 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement - 109 rounds
Telekinesis (effect up to 275 lbs) - 11 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+10=15 d20+10=21 d20+17=31 4d8(7+4+3+1)+11=26 d20+12=29 d8+3=8
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 1:14:31 PM
[Using hero point Save DC21]

Father Jasper directs his magical staff at the troll. Still trying to stave of death, Father Jasper converts a spell to heal himself.

Casting Defensively DC31
Coverting Divine Power to cast Cure Critical Wounds

Cure Critical Wounds - Heals 26 points

Spiritual Weapon - AC 29, Damage 8

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 2 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 8 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Peerimus AC 27 HP 106-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+21=36 d20+15=25
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 2:40:42 PM
Yorrick runs on west.

Peerimus loses the Shadow dancer but knows she likely did not go far. The druid steps north 5' and looks for her. If she is still hidden to him, he readies for her to make another appearance. [Step diagonal to AM/97 readied action to Faerie Fire the Shadowdancer]

If Firngaers spell hoists her aloft he will move straight North 20' and outline the Troll in Faerie Fire.

Either way his eyes and ears aer very much alert. [Spot 36 Listen 25]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.1 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.2 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 96 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.7 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 75 rounds or 8 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Panicked 1
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.8 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.7 +4 effective Dex

Shadow
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 3:36:50 PM
Since the woman is not within reach Shadow will trun her vicious bite on the troll, before the farie fire.

(Shadow is a she......dont know why I choose that, I guess to be diffrent.)

Savin ac 26 hps 66/115 d20+14=29 d20+23=43 d20+16=35 2d6(2+5)+4=11 d20+13=25
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 9:33:29 PM
Savin moves forward to engage the troll who is menacing his friends. His chain whips out and wraps itself around the leg of the monk-like troll and Savin gives a mighty heave. The troll once again is upended and lands on his back with many foes about.

Savin follows up with the chain and strikes the creature hitting ac 35 for 11 points of damage.

OOC rolled touch attack of 29, trip attack of natural 20 for a total of 43 and follow up attack of 35 ac.

Savin will glance around looking for the pesky shadowdancer spot 25 or anything else that might be threatening.

enlarge potion: 13/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 6/10 active right now
strength lose 3 points for 4/6 rounds

Blood Spilt All Around - Round 09 (DM/Al) d20+6=16 d20+8=28 d20+6=13 d4=3 d20+7=19 d20+11=25 d20+14=20 d20+9=12 d20+19=30 d20+14=15 d20+9=27 d20+9=20 2d6(4+4)+7=15 2d6(4+4)+7=15 d20+7=21 d20+7=13 d20+7=25 4d6(1+5+5+2)=13 4d6(4+1+2+5)=12 4d6(5+1+6+4)=16
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 10:23:28 PM
Jaeden comes out of is Panic and immediately commands Dalek to turn. The warhorse wheels, and Jaeden executes a running mount maneuver, leaping to the saddle in mid-stride and pulling himself aboard. The pair race back to the town pulling up just shy of a collision with the wall of one of the buildings.

Trace and Shadow attack the Troll in tandem. Trace hits only once, and with his shortsword. The flaming longsword is turned by the Troll's rubbery hide without doing damage. (AC27 is a miss.) Shadow steps forward five feet and rips a large chunk out of the Troll's thigh. Sticky green blood showers the faithful Black Leopard. (A she is good. No problem with that.)

Through a combination of luck and exceptional eyesight, Firn'gaer Spots the shadowy figure of a woman directly next to the Troll. He casts a spell and takes her within his Telekinetic grasp. At first she fights from reflexive surprise. Then with calm, she looks about, spying the gnome up above as she is hauled upward 20 feet to the level of the rooftop. Still shrouded in a darkness that only Firn'gaer can pierce, she puts her hand to her lips and appears to blow the gnome a kiss.

With an heroic effort of Fortitude, Father Jasper shakes off the paralyzing poison for a second time. Remaining upon the ground, he heals himself. Then he turns his Spiritual Weapon on the Troll, striking it with a resounding whack.

As Yorrick continues to run to the West, Peerimus the Rapke bounds up the street. As vigilant as Peerimus is, he still sees nothing of the dark woman. He casts a spell, and the druid bathes the Troll in a burning blue-green light.

(Sly/Ceil is having internet problems. I'll NPC her and Magog for now.)

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp)

Sly shakes off the feeling of being Slowed, but he succumbs to the incredible stench rolling off of the demon. (Will Save vs Slow 28 /Nat 20; Fort Save vs Nausea 13) Sly is Nauseated for as long as he stays within 10 feet of the Demon and for 3 round after that. Nauseated creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention. The only action such a character can take is a single move action per turn.) Sly can do nothing but stumble weakly away grasping his stomach. He goes around Magog to (AQ75)

Luke is not about to be outdone by a Cat. He races forward to bite the Troll too. Brave Luke draws an Attack of Opportunity. (AoO Hit Luke AC19) Instead of the chain, the Troll aims a kick at Luke as he dives in for the bite. The kick bounds harmlessly off of Luke's reinforced natural armor. (Bite Troll AC25) Luke bites, but he doesn't have the luck that Shadow does. Luke fails to penetrate the Trolls thick skin.

Magog hears fighting going on around the corner. "Sly?" he asks. "What's going on?" Then Sly comes around him, looking very green. Magog walks around the corner and comes face to face with a giant hulking Demon and a Black Knight. Which to hit? Magog chooses the Demon. But as soon as he steps in, the Demon takes an Attack of Opportunity. (H hit Magog AC20) The Demon bites, but cannot penetrate Magog's Plate Mail. Both the Aura of Despair from the Black Knight and the incredible Stench from the Demon hit Magog at the same time. (Fortitude 12, ) Magog too is overcome by the Stench. He can do no more than stand there trying not to retch.

Savin comes around the corner. His chain whips out and snatches the legs out from under the Troll. The Troll goes down. Savin looks about, but can see no sign of the woman.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

20 feet up, but still within the shadows of the nearby building, the woman appears, at least to Firn'gaer's eye, to take a potion from behind herself and drink it down.

With a snap if it's fingers, the spiked chain disappears. The Troll rises to it's feet now, Totally on the Defensive now. It appears gravely wounded, and it is in the midst of many foes. (Trace, Luke, Shadow, and Savin, take an AoO vs the Troll as it rises from Prone.)

The four legged Bird comes tearing around the corner. It runs straight at Savin. (Savin, take an Attack of Opportunity against A.)

The Demon looks down at Magog, it's eyes narrow. Then its eyes follow the path that the Bird just took. It raises its hands and opens its mouth, and it is gone like a blink. Suddenly it appears ... directly between Savin and Trace. (TraceFortitude Save vs DC24 or be Nauseated)

The Black Knight steps five feet forward and attacks Magog. "Mistress Fidelia, accept this one's warm and beating heart." (Hit Magog AC30, AC15, AC27, Crit Threat AC20=NoCrit, Damage 30hp) The black Greatsword hacks two gaping wounds in the half-orcs flesh.

From inside the Temple come more sounds of spellcasting. Three Scorching Rays of fire lance out of the doorway and Touch Magog. (Touch AC21, AC13, AC25, Damage 13+12+16= 41hp) Now burnt, cut to the bone, and nauseated, Magog is not looking well.

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp, Nauseated) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp)
Magog (AC 21 31/102 hp, Nauseated)

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer 65' off the ground
The woman is 20' off the ground and seen only by Firn'gaer

Savin ac 26 hps 66/115 d20+14=30 2d6(3+2)+6=11 d20+14=18 d20+15=34 d20+15=34
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 10:44:50 PM
Savin lashes out with his chain at the troll doing another 11 points of damage to the troll. He sees that it is wounded and hopes to kill the creature so his friends can find some fire and finish it off.

Savin sees the bird demon run around the corner and lashes out with his chain once again but with much less effect (assume I missed hitting ac 18)

Savin decides that these demons for whatever reason seem to be upset with him since they are chasing him over this sad little town. He decides he will try to lure them away from his friends where they can do less harm. Savin will tumble away. (ooc rolled two tumble rolls of 34, dang if I knew I was gonna roll that well I would have stayed and fought!) He moves to AX-AY/104-105.

Savin switches out his chain for his staff, and then he will then reactivate his tattoo of Shillegah.

He will smile an innocent smile at the demons and shout. "Your smelly and stupid! Your claws are brittle and your teeth are dull. As dull as your brains!"

enlarge potion: 14/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 7/10 active right now
strength lose 3 points for 5/6 rounds
shillegah 1/10 second casting today

[ Savin, AX-AY/104-105 is on top of the corner of a 20 foot high building. If you wish to be there, you must beat a Climb Check of DC25 (20+5 for Accelerated Climb). If you don't make the Climb Check, you fall back to AV-AW/102-103. Even if you do make it, because you tumbled out of AoO range, moving at half speed, you only make it to the top corner of the building. You are still 5 feet away from fully standing. At that place, you are 15 feet above the ground and clinging to the side of the building. As such, you lose Dex to AC.

Or, you could chose a different spot to end your move. --Al ]

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+17=20 d20+15=29 d20+12=18 d20+12=15 d20+7=18 d8+6=7 d6=2 d20+9=27
Wednesday June 21st, 2006 11:32:51 PM
Trace swings five times at the troll and only once is able to break the hide of the troll hit ac 29 for 9hps of damage.

made save 27

Trace's stomach turns a bit when the deamon appears but he is able to shake the feeling off and even more determined to finish off the Troll that killed his elven brethern.

"Your going to die you troll trash and before the day is done I'll burn your body next to elves you killed and use your empty skull as a trash can!"

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d20+3=18 d20+11=18 d20+6=25 d6+4=8
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 8:05:35 AM
Sly is so sick that the only thin he can do is thumble (18) next to Magog, and vomit on the Deamon (from the waist down) all his lunch had turned to liquid, is now baking on the deamon body.

Luke bites but leave only a hicky. So he'll try again, twice he bites the Troll (AC 18 (miss) & Ac 25 (I don't know?? but if Luke does break the skin He does 8 hp of dammages)

Sly's Spell (witch He cannot use at the moment)

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Sphere, Levetate,

3- Lighting Bults, Fire Ball, Fly,

Magog {CeiL} AC 22 HP 31/102
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 8:12:54 AM
Magog has no time to attack, bercause he's also sick to his stomack, He up chock his lunch (and he had a big lunch) but as he starts to vomit the Black Night hits him. Causing the big Barbarian to spin fully around. Thoust spraying all over both the Demon and the Knight. Now the enermy both stinck!!

PS, Magog stays at the same place on the map.

Peerimus AC 27 HP 106-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+21=37 d20+9=11 d20+11=12
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 12:05:56 PM
Yorrick stops fleeing, looking about the bear does not see Peerimus. He vaguely recalls his friend turning back towards town, but Yorrickk has no interest in returning to that horrid place. The smells, the feel, all about it was wrong. Yorrick waits precisely where he is. Peerimus would be back soon enough.

Peerimus's keen eyes watch as Magog is torn to ribbons, another new comer is soon to die. The lesson in the grass lost. [Spot 37] Sly was also there and would be equally dead soon. Jaeden and Dalek were returning and Jasper still lived, but was also still in great danger. Too many choices and again too spread out. The druid decides to either save Sly and Magog or at least avenge thier deaths.

Peerimus moves forward 40'. The large reptile hunches into the shadows of the building and does a remarkable job of hiding. [Hide 11, OK maybe not...] The tentacles can find no purchase upon him with the Freedom of Movement spell. Still fully within the writhing spell he throws a ball of fire at the armored knight [Ranged Touch Attack nat 1 SoB]
[Moved to AL/86]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, *Faerie Fire x2, Entangle Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 108.0 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.1 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 96 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.6 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 64 rounds or 6 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.7 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.6 +4 effective Dex

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+12=17 d20+17=31 5d8(8+6+5+5+7)=31 11d6(2+3+4+5+2+3+2+6+6+6)=39
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 6:02:50 PM
Father Jasper also takes the opportunity to rise from the ground.

Casting Defensively he cast Holy Smite and centers it on AT93.

Casting Defensively DC31

Holy Smite - 20-ft radius burst; Damage: 31 points to evil creatures, 39 points to evil outsiders. Will save DC19 for half and negate Blind for 1 round.

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Mind Fog - 1 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 7 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

DM/Al to Firn'gaer
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 8:12:19 PM
You removed your post. I hope you aren't waiting for me to rule on the Telekenisis before posting.

Firn'gaer - AC 22, HP 77
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 8:23:21 PM
Firn'gaer continues to lift her another 20-ft into the air. If she will be within reach, he will move to keep her away from him.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Extended Mage Armor - 22 hours
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Extended Fly - 210 rounds
Ray of Enfeeblement - 108 rounds
Telekinesis (effect up to 275 lbs) - 10 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin)
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 9:45:14 PM
Just as Jaeden prepares to enter the fray he realizes the lack of expected weight across his plated back. His greatsword isn't there...

"By all the hells!" he shouts in dismay.

Picking up his rider's need Dalek drives himself to where Jaeden last had the sword [move to AG93:AH94].

The warrior drops to the ground and picks up his sword.

notes
* I think thats where the sword was.. if not please correct ending location
** I just had to erase the craziest post and best rolls I've ever made because I forget that Jaeden lost his sword....

Salute for a Half Orc - Round 10 (DM/Al) d20+16=33 d20+12=21 d20+6=26 d20+9=15 d20+7=16 d20+19=31 d20+14=17 d20+9=13 2d6(3+1)+7=11 d20+1=15 d20+1=4 d20+1=21 d20+1=13 4d6(3+1+2+2)=8 4d6(6+3+3+3)=15 4d6(1+2+1+5)=9 d20+20=27 d20+10=23 d20+10=13 d20+10=24 d20+10=16
Thursday June 22nd, 2006 9:55:01 PM
Savin takes the opportunity to lash at the Troll. But this time the Troll is on the defensive, Total Defensive. The blow misses. He misses the Bird creature as well, then, with all the speed of Hasted magic, he tumbles out of the reach of the two demons and zips down the street, climbing the side of a building. Unfortunately, he miscalculates the distance and ends up clinging to the upper edge of the building, wondering if the demons will catch him in such a vulnerable position.

Trace takes out his vengeance on the Troll, swinging like a whirlwind of blades. But this Troll on the defensive is harder to hit. All of the blows miss.

Stomach cramping from the nauseating stench, Sly comes back around the corner, if only to retch upon the object of his misery. But the demon is gone, and he empties the contents of his stomach at the feet of the Black Knight.

Luke bites at the Troll too, but like the others the wardog's bite's miss.

Magog loses his lunch too. From pride or lack of sense, he stands his ground, willing to die before giving ground.

Yorrick finally stops running. There is calm after the panicked run. He remains where he is, with faith that his Friend will return for him. Meanwhile, said Friend again assesses the battle. Peerimus determines that Sly and Magog are in the greatest peril, and he rushes toward them into the sea of waving black tentacles. But neither they nor the Mind Fog hold fear for him any longer. He throws a ball of Flame at the Black Knight, and by the worst of luck, he misses.

With the threat of the chain now gone, Father Jasper rises from the ground. The Cleric of Alemi also feels the affects of the Mind Fog leaving. He calls down Divine energy to Smite Evil. The Divine Energy catches the woman, the Troll, the Demon and the Bird. The woman and the Troll avoid the worst of it. The Bird makes one last squawk and drops to the ground.

Firn'gaer the lifts the woman another 20 feet into the air. As she rises higher, she leaves the protective shadows of the buildings below and becomes visible to all.

Jaeden and Dalek pound through the streets, under Savin, around the corner and across the street. And there it is, his Family Sword. Quickly he dismounts and scoops it off the ground.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Black Knight looks down at the vomit on his armor. "Fools!" is all he says. Then he attacks Magog. (Hit AC31, AC17, AC13, Damage 11hp) Fortunately for the half-orc, only one blow penetrates his armor.

Casting again from within the door of the Temple. Three rays blaze forth. (Touch Magog AC15, AC4, AC21 [Crit Threat AC21=Crit], Damage 8+15+9= 32hp) Only two hit Magog, but one strikes a critical spot. Magog falls with a large black smoking hole through his body. There is little doubt that he is dead.

The Demon, temporarily Blind, cannot pursue Savin. Instead, it once again screams to the gods of the Abyss, uttering a cry of pure Blaspheme. The waves of Blaspheme wash over Father Jasper, Luke, Shadow and Trace. (Father Jasper and Trace are Dazed for one round and Weakened by 2d6 STR points for 2d4 rounds. Luke and Shadow are Dazed for one round, Weakened, and Paralyzed for 1d10 minutes. No Saves with Blaspheme.)

The Troll laughs as the Blaspheme washes over him. It comforts his evil soul. He looks down at Trace. "I'll be back." he says. Then he steps across the narrow street to the northern building and scrambles up the wall like a spider. Running across the roof, he disappears from Trace's Dazed field of view.

Floating up above, the drow woman looks up at Firngaer, 25 feet above her. "Time to go," she says. She reaches behind her and draws a wand. She activates it and then points at Firn'gaer.

Dispel Checks (Rolled against the order Listed in Firn'gaer's last post.)
=============
23-Extended Mage Armor
13-Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
24-Extended Fly - 210 rounds
16-Telekinesis (effect up to 275 lbs) - 10 rounds

Firn'gaer feels the Mage Armor around him vanish at the same time he begins to drift down out of the sky and back down to the ground as if the Fly spell had ended. The drow woman remains 40 feet above the ground.

Death takes two from the group. One of these held the Mark of Chaos. Life is possessed of a hard heart. All things die. But some deaths are better than others.

=== OOC ===

We are in Strict Combat Rounds Now!!!

Map Your Location

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer on the ground
The woman is 40' off the ground

Jaeden Ohm (AC 29 HP 89/106: Barkskin) d20+26=45 d20+9=27 d20+9=23 d20+19=21
Friday June 23rd, 2006 1:08:03 AM
To be sure that Savin can hear him Jaeden bellows at the top of his lungs, Savin, the Troll!!! Don't give him time to recover.. Even as he shouts the warrior spurs Dalek into a full run aimed directly at Firngaer.

Just before it seems certain that man and horse are about the trample their small companion the muscles on Dalek rear legs ripple with effort and the gifted horse makes a herculean jump. Up they go, over the gnome, completely clearing a standing Jasper and easily missing the talking dog.

Dalek lands and strides five more feet [ending at AR93:AS94][Jaeden Save VS. stench = 27][Dalek Save VS. stench = 23] where Jaeden cleaves down with his huge blade at the demon before him. The warrior is jarred from his landing however and misses horribly [att1: hit ac21, miss].

Notes
* Went big and came up short...
* 20' run pre jump gives Dalek his run bonus
* 30' jump gives over 7' center clearance
* Jaeden save vs. stench: 27 = save
* Dalek save vs. stench: 23 = fail (unless he gained 1 on his fort save last level...)
* Attack is with -2 from being sickened, the state caused by a successful save vs H's stench. Turns out to be a critical -2...

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d100=62 d20+11=28 d20+6=15 d6+4=9
Friday June 23rd, 2006 9:08:09 AM
Sly is on his feet, he notes that the Demon has moves far enough for him for him to stop the dry heaves, will run down to AQ/81 (that is one square digagnualand Then three strait down Total of fourty feet.} urnd and starts to consentrair on a spell (his Flaming Spear).

Luke not to be discurage (after all he is a barbaran) will attack again.

Sly percentage roll 62%

Luke attack AC 28 & AC 15 - Damages 9hp and a miss.

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic missles, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- (Flaming Spear), Levetate,

3- Lighting Bults, Fire ball, Fly,

Peerimus AC 27 HP 106-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+21=34
Friday June 23rd, 2006 9:56:22 AM
Sly seems to recover and Peerimus heart turns as Magog falls. He knows a powerful wizard can wreck havoc on a battkefield and decides to try and do something quick about that. Hoping Sly can defend himslef for another few moments the raptor emerges from the tentacles and swiftly moves past the black knight and into the temple.

he knows the knight will get to swing, but also thta the wizard had to be in a direct line with Magog. The produce fire will light up the inside of the temple for him.

Upon entering the keen eyed druid picks out the wizard and casta Baleful Polymoprh at him.
[Spot 34 Fortitude DC 21]

[i count 60' move to Row 74 and I can still go another 10.]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, *Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 107.9 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 102.0 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 95 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.5 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 63 rounds or 6 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.6 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.5 +4 effective Dex

Savin 66/115 ac 26
Friday June 23rd, 2006 6:27:32 PM
Savin will deativate his boots of speed saving their power until really needed. He will drop to the ground, not quite sure why he started climbing the building in the first place. He will then activate his ring of blinking and make sure that his staff is in hand.

He saw this demon teleport once and suspects it might do so again so he calmly waits for it to come and get him ready for it to possibly materialize behind him.

He calls out to the demon and to the others, "The big fat dumb demon has a beef with me. I will be along shortly once I dispatch it. Save Sly and kill that troll!"

location AV-AW/102-103 (Believe thats where I would go just dropping to the ground

enlarge potion: 15/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 7/10 inactive right now
strength lose 3 points for 6/6 rounds
shillegah 2/10 second casting today
blinking 1/7

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 2d6(5+2)=7 2d4(2+3)=5
Friday June 23rd, 2006 8:53:15 PM
Father Jasper reels from the spell trying to gather his thoughts.

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 6 rounds
Blasphemy (7 strength points) - 5 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77
Friday June 23rd, 2006 8:57:47 PM
Firn'gaer moves to AI94 while maintaining concentration on the spell. He takes her up another 20-ft into the air.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Ray of Enfeeblement - 107 rounds
Telekinesis (effect up to 275 lbs) - 9 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Trace (hp 74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+15=24 d20+12=26 d20+12=22 d20+7=23 d8+6=11 d8+6=8 d6=5 d6=5 d8+6=14
Friday June 23rd, 2006 9:05:33 PM
(ooc: I assume trace cant even attack when dazed so ignore the above rolls and show Trace in full defensive mode)

At the evil screams Trace raises his swords and tries to block any on coming attack.

"Trace screams, save yourself Sly, run for the hills come back if you regroup your self, make your way around the back of us."

Trace d20+9=27
Sunday June 25th, 2006 11:29:13 AM
(reflex check for evasion feat for any on coming attack)

Free Falling Through Pain - Round 11 (DM/Al) d20+16=24 d20+14=32 4d4(2+1+4+1)+5=13 2d6(3+1)=4 2d4(1+3)=4 d10=3 d20+19=29 2d6(6+4)+7=17 d20+3=11 d20+20=32 d20+10=23 d20+16=31 d8+9=15 d20+19=28 d20+14=29 d20+9=24 2d6(5+1)+7=13 2d6(3+3)+7=13 d100=1 d100=17
Sunday June 25th, 2006 1:05:11 PM
Now armed with the Ohm Family Greatsword, Jaeden leaps quickly to the saddle. (I rolled your Ride Check 24 for Fast Mount) Man and horse thunder up the narrow street and then take to the air. Praise Domi for short friends and four legged animals. The pair clear Firn'gaer. Hooves fly dangerously near to Father Jasper's head. (Or so it seems to the Good Father.) And finally, mount and rider come down just before Shadow and Luke and dangerously near Trace, in a clatter of plate mail and thudding hooves. Jaeden swings the Greatsword of his family, but cleaves nothing but air. Dalek barely manages to withstand the stench of the Demon, but as he thunders to a stop, the Demon takes a hit of opportunity at the warhorse. (H Hit Dalek AC32, Damage 13hp) It's sharp and bloody. The Demon takes a chunk out of Dalek's shoulder.

With Peerimus on the scene, Sly makes a temporary strategic withdraw from the fight, moving past the burnt and bloody body of Magog. (Sly is Nauseated until Round 13. BTW, Sly, did you know that each square is 5 feet? Not 10?) In his mind, Luke rushes forward and attacks the Demon. But in reality, he has been Dazed, Weakened and Paralyzed by the Demon's scream of Blasphemy. (Sly, rolled Weakness and Paralyze for Luke for last round. Luke is Weakened by 4 STR points for 4 rounds. He is also Paralized and Helpless for 3 minutes. That means he cannot move or speak.)

Peerimus takes a bold chance. His Rapke form bounds toward the Temple doorway. The Black Knight readies as Peerimus approaches the door. And, as Peerimus the Rapke rushes through, the Knight swings in a two handed side-arm cut that cleaves through meat and bone. (Hit AC29, Damage 17hp) As Peerimus rushes past the Knight, he is taken by an Aura of Despair. (-2 to all Saves while in the vicinity of the Black Knight.) Peerimus ignores the pain, intent only upon the spellcaster that he knows must be inside the temple. And there he is. A pale thin figure with immaculate dark hair stands on a diagonal to Peerimus' left. The figure smiles, showing sharp pointed teeth. Then Peerimus casts his spell, and the pale thin man shrinks and changes. Items fall from his form as his skin darkens, his arms lengthen, he becomes smaller and smaller, until he assumes the form of a Bat. In the corner of his mind, Peerimus notes the Darkness within the Temple. It is the same Darkness that they had encountered out on the Sargrass Plains.

Savin drops off the wall. Landing in the narrow street, he calls out a taunt to the Demon along with words of tactical advice to his companions. Then he prepares himself for the Demon's attack.

Father Jasper blinks in a Dazed and Weakened condition after the wave of Blaspheme rolls over him.

Firn'gaer moves away from the center of the Demon battle while retaining Concentration on the drow woman he has suspended above the earth. She kicks in the air as he raises her up another 20 feet. At 80 feet above the ground, she now stands near level with the height of the Temple dome.

Trace, like Father Jasper, fights to shake off the Daze. All he can do is to shout a warning. (Trace, please be aware of the sightlines on the map. There's unlikely that Trace would be able to see what is going on at the front of the Temple with the Building in the way.)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Demon ignores both Jaeden and Trace. Instead, as Savin had anticipated it turns and lopes up the street toward the monk. (Jaeden, take an AoO against H next round in addition to your Moves for the round. Trace, sorry, you don't get one. You are Dazed.) Instead of closing with Savin, however, it stops 15 feet away and raises its arms. A cold, cloying miasma of greasy darkness rises for 20 feet around it. Touching upon Savin, Trace, Jaeden and Dalek. Savin and Jaeden have felt this once before, it was an Unholy Blight cast by the hand of S'bat when he was alive. (Savin, Trace, Jaeden and Dalek, Take 5d8 Damage. You are also Sickened for 1d4 rounds. A successful Will Save vs DC18 Negates the Sicken affect and reduces the Damage by Half.)

Up in the air, the Drow Woman turns about with no as to the direction of her movement. Instead, she aims her wand at the Troll on the roof. (32, 23) There is no affect that can be seen. Then she sheathes her dagger, freeing up another hand.

The Troll steps over the edge of the roof. With a hand against the wall, he floats slowly to the ground next to Sly Fox. The Troll aims a punch at Sly's head. (Hit AC31, Damage 15hp) The punch is casual, almost an afterthought. But the punch is hard, a reminder of the strength possessed by Trolls. Then the Troll snaps its fingers to put the Chain is back in its hands, and it flattens its back against the wall. (Note, the only ones with Line of Sight to the Troll are Peerimus and Sly.)

"Die in the name of Mistress Fidelia!" The Black Knight takes a five-foot step into the Temple doorway and attacks Peerimus. (Hit AC28, AC29, AC24, Damage 13+13= 26hp, Miss Chance 1 and 17.) Two blows whistle around the Druid narrowly missing his flesh. But for the subtle deception of Darkness, Peerimus would be in much greater pain right now. (Peerimus, if you need attack stats for the Rapke, just ask. I can email them to you.)

The bat flaps its wings and flies out the door to the balcony. It flies out of the Dark and into the Sunlight. Sunlight. It flies about in a single confused circle. "Fee! Fee!" A tiny voice echoes from the lips of the bat. Then it flies off, disappearing into the sky, leaving behind the lingering question of whether those last two words might possibly have been "Flee." Or, maybe, just possibly have been "Free."

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Peerimus Only

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Data
====
Firn'gaer on the ground
The woman is 80' off the ground

Savin hps 59/115 ac 27 d20+10=28 5d8(1+1+2+5+5)=14 d20+11=16 d20+11=26 d20+11=27 d20+11=15 d20+7=27 d20+7=26 3d6(5+4+1)+17=27 3d6(6+1+4)+17=28 3d6(3+1+1)+17=22 3d6(6+4+6)+17=33 d100=53 d100=97 d100=79
Sunday June 25th, 2006 1:50:55 PM
Savin winces and steels himself as he sees the fog come up around him. He grits his teeth and concentrates past the sickening effect of the spell. Will save 28 Total damage 7

Even with the spell around him, Savin feels stronger as the last spell finally wears off. He clicks his boots of speed together reactivating the speed effect and takes a 5' step forward, blinking to the right and flanking the demon.

Savin knows that this creature is dangerous and most likely beyond his ability to defeat alone but also knows that his friends need time to regroup and reorganize. He swings with a flurry of blows desparately trying to bring this big creature down.

Savin hits 3 times out of his 5 the last being a critical hit. He does a total of 99 points to the demon.

ooc combat adjustments base +9, str +6, shilligah +1, speed +1, enlarge -1 for at total of +16 before power attack. Took a -5 for powerattack for a total of +11 and +7 for my final swing. Not sure if I get it so I didn't take it but blinking should allow me to flank automatically giving me +2. Thought I would let you rule on it before I took it. Took 3 100d rolls to see if I missed due to blink but made all 3.

location au-av/101-102

enlarge potion: 16/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 inactive right now
shillegah 3/10 second casting today
blinking 2/7

[ Yes, Blinking allows +2 To Hit, Savin. You can go ahead and take it. But to be precise, that's not from Flanking, but from a form of Concealment. There are times when the distinction makes a difference. -- Al ]

[ Savin, you cannot reach the Demon if you take no more than a 5-foot step. It will be just out of reach for you. You must move at least 10 feet in order to hit it.

If you would like to change your move before this evening, feel free. Otherwise, I will assume that you step forward 10 feet and take One Hit against it. -- Al ]

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 77/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) d20+4=18 d20+3=14 5d8(8+3+1+5+6)=23 d20+17=25 d20+21=32 2d6(3+2)+11=16 d20+18=32 2d6(2+5)+11=18 d20+2=7 d20+9=24 d20+5=15 d20+7=27
Sunday June 25th, 2006 3:11:40 PM
The demon responds to Savin's taunts and turns's it's attention to the monk. Jaeden takes the opportunity to swing his greatsword down towards the departing creatures back. The tip of his blade pierces demon flesh [AoO vs H: hit ac30 dmg 16].

For an instant he marks the demons movements well, gauging it's timing and strength, adapting his style to deal with this particular foe [Dodge feat +1 AC set against H until otherwise noted].

Then the demons stink washes over the area and both horse and man struggle to fight off the effects. Man succeeds but horse does not [Jaeden save 18: save, 12 dmg][Dalek save 14: fail, 23 dmg].

With naught else but a mental urging Jaeden sends Dalek running to the east. After only a few steps the warrior slips from the horses back and steps the remaining 5' to once again close with the Demon [running dismount check: 25][move to AV96].

Again he swings at the Demons back and again the blade rips through the outsider's skin [Att1 vs H: Hit AC32 dmg 18]. Despite his concentration on this beast the warrior remains aware of his surroundings [listen 7 spot 24].

Dalek continues his run and turns to the NE. He's had enough of demons and there kind, but still can help his Human but keeping an eye out [move to BG81:BH82][spot 15 listen 27: crit success].

Armor Class
Current: 29 (barkskin)
VS Hezrou: 30
VS AoO: 33
VS AoO from Hezrou: 34
Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
Total damage to H: 34
Jaeden Spot 24
Jaeden Listen 7
Dalek Spot 15
Dalek Listen 27 (crit success)

Peerimus AC 27 HP 89-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+19=29
Sunday June 25th, 2006 9:03:02 PM
He had the knights attention, but the wizard who just fled the area had more of his attention. The Polymorph would likely do little. The Raptor looks at the black knight and shrieks at him, blue green fires blaze up about the armored man, making him an easier target in the gloom. [defensive casting of faerie fire 39]

Peerimus then moves to J27, a second series of shrieking calls aimed at teh knight.

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 107.8 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 101.9 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 94 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.4 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 62 rounds or 6 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.5 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.4 +4 effective Dex

Sly (AC 28 54/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d100=2 d20+1=4 d20+10=22 d20+5=25 d4+4=7 d4+4=7 d4+4=6
Monday June 26th, 2006 9:00:40 AM
Sly loses consentration of his spell, (He was about to put the spell into the Dagger of Returned and Spell Storage)BUT the blow on the head brings a reaction from Sly.
Sly will react by stabing the Troll in the stomack two times. "Not Today!" Yells Sly as he stabs the troll two times, that will flatten the troll further onto the wall.

Luke (Rolled a 4) he is now Paralyzed (Three rounds??)

Sly Percentage for his Spell 2% (Sheesh!)
Attack with Daggar Ac 22 and Ac 25(natural 20, about time!) Damages 7+7+6=20hp.

Sly is still in the same spot,

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Spear, Levate,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+12=28 5d8(4+7+3+5+3)=22 d20+12=20
Monday June 26th, 2006 10:34:29 AM
Father Jasper directs his magical weapon to attack the knight at the temple doors. He also sends a beam of blazing solar heat at the dark knight.

Searing Light - Touch AC 28, Damage 22
Spiritual Weapon - AC 20

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 5 rounds
Blasphemy (7 strength points) - 4 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77
Monday June 26th, 2006 10:41:36 AM
Firn'gear lifts the woman another 20-ft higher.

She's ready for the drop, I'm sure. I wonder how well she can dodge floating down after I turn off her fly? He thinks to himself.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Ray of Enfeeblement - 106 rounds
Telekinesis (effect up to 275 lbs) - 8 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg 5d8(1+3+3+6+4)=17 d20+5=16 2d6(1+5)=6 2d4(3+2)=5
Monday June 26th, 2006 4:33:30 PM
Trace remains weakened and while in defensive mode he drinks down a bottle of spider climb and slowly backs up to one of the buildings away from the fight.

Change of Arenas - Round 12 (DM/Al) d4=4 d20+14=16 3d8(7+4+5)+5=21 d20+22=41 d100=38
Monday June 26th, 2006 8:46:09 PM
Savin shakes off most of the effects of the Unholy Blight. He steps forward ten feet, attacks swings and misses. (Sorry. See the note in your original post. I took your first roll.)

Jaeden catches the Demon with an attack of opportunity as it leaves to pursue Savin. The blade cuts, but not as deeply as the warrior had thought. Something about the Demon's nature rejects most of the damage! Then comes the Unholy Blight. Jaeden fights off most of it. But Dalek cannot. The horse is sickened by the Evil miasma. (Dalek is Sickened for 4 rounds including the last one. Ends Round 14.) Man and horse turn the corner and close with the Demon. Jaeden dismounts with startling speed and strikes at the creature from the Abyss. As Jaeden steps in, the Demon takes an Attack of Opportunity against him. (Hit AC16) The two trade attacks, bite vs blade. Jaeden's connects. The Demon's does not. Again, though the Demon flesh rejects most of the damage. Dalek and Jaeden stay alert for other foes, but neither detects any.

Peerimus lights the Black Knight with blue-green Fairie Fire before dancing away, backing up against one of the shuttered windows. His Rapke eyes look to the Balcony door through which the spellcaster had fled. (Note: A Rapke's Petrifying Scream is a Standard Action.) Taking in the interior of the Temple, Peerimus can see two blocks of pews with an aisle down the middle. At the front of the pews is a golden altar. In the center of the altar is a depression, a basin for water. And next to the basin lies a plain metal fork.

Sly's head rings from the blow. This makes him so angry that he imagines stabbing the Troll twice with his dagger. But in reality, Sly is still to Nauseous to concentrate on attacking. (One more Round of Nausea, Sly.) Luke and Shadow remain Paralyzed for 3 Minutes. Such is the power of Blaspheme that there is no avoiding it. There is no save.

Father Jasper throws his energies into attacking the Black Knight. The Spiritual Weapon flies toward the Knight, but bounds from hard Plate Armor. Searing Light, however, draws the crackle of burning flesh.

Firn'gaer lifts the Drow Woman another 20 feet. At 100 feet up, the gnomish wizard appears ready to do something more than simply hold her.

Trace withdraws from the Demon, backing away five feet. He draws a potion and then drinks it down. (Trace, drawing a potion is a Move Equivalent Action. Drinking is a Standard Action. After that, you can do no more than move 5 feet.)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Black Knight steps five feet back into the door of the Temple. Despite the blue-green Faerie Fire, the Darkness conceals his shape. (20% Miss Chance.) The Black Knight draws a scroll and reads from it. A healing glow surrounds him.

The Troll leaves Sly and rushes for the Temple door. Through Sly's swirling Nausea, he can see that the Troll is very badly injured, but his wounds are healing at a rapid rate. (For Peerimus Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Peerimus the Rapke sees the Troll enter the doorway and move to the west side. It quickly climbs the wall like a spider to the height of 12 feet.})

The woman looks down from 100 feet. She's watching Firn'gaer. "Time to go ... " she calls down from above. "Thank you for a wonderful time Little Man." She draws a scroll, reads from it, and vanishes. Firn'gaer feels the Telekinesis spell end. (Firn'gaer, Spellcraft vs DC15 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {Either she is further than some 455 feet away. Or she is somewhere with a barrier blocking the line between Firn'gaer and her.}) (For Peerimus Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Suddenly the Drow Woman appears on the Catwalk above in the Southeast corner of the Temple.})

The Demon opens its mouth, and a multi-colored explosion of leaping, ricocheting energy bursts from his skin. It engulfs Jaeden and Savin. It almost gets Trace. Good thing he had moved. Jaeden and Savin feel the chaotic energies rip through their bodies. (Take 5d8 hp damage and be Slowed for 1d6 rounds. Will Save vs DC18 gets you only 1/2 damage and negates the Slow effect.)

The area in front of the Temple has cleared of foes. Peerimus stands alone. One against great odds. His nearest aide is Sly Foxx who is still afflicted with Nausea.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Peerimus Only
Peerimus Only

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 48/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) 5d8(7+8+3+4+7)=29 d20+4=11 d20+18=36 d20+18=31 d20+13=30 d20+13=31 d20+8=16 4d6(6+4+2+2)+22=36 4d6(5+2+3+2)+22=34 d20+9=19 d20+2=7 d20+5=22 d20+7=21
Monday June 26th, 2006 9:58:06 PM
The multi-colored energy explodes from the Demon's skin and this time Jaeden is slammed by the full force of it [save: 11, fail dmg 29]. The warrior grunts through the pain and explodes into a frenzy of activity. His first cut bites deep into the demons flesh despite is natural resistance [att1 vs H: Hit AC36 crit confirmed AC 31, dmg 36]. He reverses direction and spins full around, putting his momentum into it and sinking his blade into the creatures hip [att2 vs H: Hit AC30 confirm crit AC 31, dmg 34]. He tears his blade free and makes a third hasty stab but the demons hide is far to thick for the not so pointy blade to penetrate [att3 vs. H: hit ac 16, miss].

Armor Class
Current: 29 (barkskin)
VS Hezrou: 30
VS AoO: 33
VS AoO from Hezrou: 34
Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
Total damage to H: 70 (in two hits)
Jaeden Spot 19
Jaeden Listen 7
Dalek Spot 22
Dalek Listen 21

Savin 50/115 ac 26 d20+10=28 5d8(1+7+5+1+5)=19 d20+10=29 d20+10=25 d20+10=27 d20+10=28 d20+7=12 3d6(4+4+2)+23=33 3d6(5+2+3)+23=33 3d6(3+2+5)+23=33 3d6(5+5+6)+23=39 d100=80 d100=96 d100=23 d100=58
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 12:33:01 AM
Al, did you roll for Savin's blinking against your spell. I do see one 100 but it was under 50% so I shouldn't have gotten any damage if that was for me.

Savin winces in pain but is able to shake off the slow parts of the spell with a save of 28.

Savin has had enough of this demon. He activates his boots and goes and with his flurry of blows just tearing into the demon. He feels his weapons hit an incredible 4 times digging deep into the creatures's flanks.

Total of 138 points of damage - damage reduction is 98 points. Still not to shabby

explaination of hits and damage, +9 base, +6 str, +2 blinking, +1 shillegh, speed +1, enlarge -1 = +18. Took +8 to my powerattack for an extra 16 points of damage, +6 str, +1 shilligh

Savin stays in the same place this round, watching to see if he hurt the beast.

enlarge potion: 17/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 active right now
shillegah 4/10 second casting today
blinking 3/7

[ Savin, the 50% Miss chance is for Targetted spells. This was a Burst or Area Effect. Blink says you take Half Damage. In this case, since you made the Will Save, that means One Quarter of the Damage that you rolled. --Al ]

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77 d20+6=21 d20+8=16 10d6(3+4+3+6+4+6+3+6+3+1)=39
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 7:02:33 AM
Quite an amazing little assassin there. I'll have to prepare a special punishment for her.

Turning Firn'gaer sees the dark knight in the temple door his body hard to make out in the special darkness. The troll runs by into the temple as well.

A special, he thinks. Taking his staff, Firn'gaer sends a fireball at the enterance to the temple, the enemy marked D (AM75).

Fireball - 39 points, Reflex save DC20.

[Spot DC21, Listen DC16]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

[ Firn'gaer, you need to move to at least square AK93 in order to have Line of Sight for your Fireball. Otherwise there is a building in the way. Do you wish to move there? --Al ]

Yes, move me, please.

Sly (AC 28 54/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp)
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 9:03:57 AM
Sly is sick again, He's confused and tired. He's happy that Savin has gotten away. But he knows that he had stab the pesty thing and now he's gone with is spider climb. ??Do I still have my spider climb?? I wonder!

Sly will get down on all fours and try to move to 76/AO to climb the wall to the balcony again.

OOC: DM Al my spider climb has not expiered yet?

Luke is still in the same place,

Sly Spells

0- Deteck magic, Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost,

1- Magic missels, Shockinf Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spere, Livetate,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Balls, Fly.

[ Sly, your Spiderclimb is good for many more rounds still. Climb to your hearts content. --Al ]

Peerimus AC 27 HP 89-114 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+16=17 d20+13=14 d20+8=13 d20+13=33 d20+13=26 d100=63 2d6(4+3)+10=17
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 10:06:48 AM
It is getting quite crowded, hopefully that does not mean everyone outside is dead A breif pause tells him nothing, no sound from the outside to confirm either way. The fireball at the entrance does however. Peerimus allows a flick of a smile to cross his reptillian face at the thought. His head snaps to regard the troll, and then to the knight. He should have time. Peerimus lashes out and sends two fiery streaks at the spider climbing troll. The first of the flaming balls strikes perfectly. The second is quite off the mark.
[Ranged Touch attack Hit AC 33 crit 23/13 %63 Dmg 17]
used hero point to reroll d20+13=14

He then steps 5' farther North.

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
Peerimus Barkskin 107.7 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 101.8 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 93 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.3 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 41 rounds or 4 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.4 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.3 +4 effective Dex

Savin supplimentry post d20+10=16
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 10:40:16 AM
Savin rolls an AOO when the demon issues his spell but misses his chance.

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+12=22
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 2:33:11 PM
Father Jasper continues to keep his attention towards the dark knight at the temple. He calls a spell to cease the movement of the fighter.

Hold Person - Will save DC17
Spiritual Weapon - AC 22

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 4 rounds
Blasphemy (7 strength points) - 3 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Jaeden Ohm Supplimentry Post d20+18=19
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 3:04:08 PM
Jaeden follows Savin's lead and strikes at the Demon as the beast covers the the area in scintilating colors. Unfortunely he rolls his ankle on a rock and his fabulous sword hit's nothing but unforgiving ground [AoO vs. H: Hit AC 19, crit miss].

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+15=16 d20+12=22 d20+12=18 d20+7=21 d8=1 d8+6=7 d8+6=9 d8+6=12 d8+6=9 d6=3 d6=1
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 5:18:30 PM
Trace sees another shift in the battle, its hard to tell who has the upper hand yet, at the beginning the group was truly outmatched and then seemed to rally around desperiation and surge back against the evil. But now the worm has turned just a bit and all bets are off. Trace decides to help fight off the deamon and the re think the situation. Hopefully the troll will stay gone long enough to git rid of the present problem.

Again Trace works his swords in a flurry at the deamon.

(hitting ac 16,22, 18, and 21 for for 41hps dmg if all hit((wishfull thinking))

Trace again braces for a return attack.

Ganging Up - Round 13 (DM/Al) d6=5 d20+15=35 d20+11=21 d20+11=28 d20+21=38 d20+21=30 2d6(5+1)+7=13 d6=5 d20+25=34 d20+16=30 d20+17=33 d20+16=20 d100=71 d100=47
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 9:12:00 PM
Both Savin and Jaeden take the opportunity to strike at the Demon as it prepares to bathe them in Chaos. Both miss, and then the tide of Multi-colored Chaos washes over them. Savin shakes it off, receiving only minor wounds. Jaeden does not, and his limbs begin to Slow (Sorry, Jaeden, you're Slowed for ... 5 Rounds).

Jaeden swings, but his limbs are already moving as though through liquid. He lands a single blow, but it hits a critical place on the Demon's body. That makes up for the damage that the Demon's flesh resists.

Savin is now within range for a full flurry of blows. He lands one after another crushing flesh and bone. The Demon is lifted off of its feet, and when it lands on the ground it is an unrecognizable mass of pulpy flesh.

Firn'gaer moves into the main street for a view of what might be going on at the front of the Temple. He draws magic from his staff and sends a Fireball to explode next to the Black Knight. Inside, Peerimus sees the ball of fire engulf both the Troll on the wall as well as the Black Knight. But when the orange conflagration clears, neither appear as harmed as was expected.

Sly's stomach still feels raw. But the Nausea is easing. He feels it going away. Sly walks across the street to the wall of the Temple. He begins to climb the wall, his hands and feet sticking to the wall like those of a Spider. Sly makes it 6 feet up toward the balcony. (Sly, the Nausea is now over. You can act as normal now. You can make it to the balcony in one Move Action, and you have a Standard Action left to do whatever you want with.)

Luke and Shadow are still paralyzed.

Peerimus Only: (Highlight to display spoiler: {Inside the Temple, Peerimus the Rapke throws two more balls of fire at the Troll. Its grimaces as its blood soaked clothing hisses and chars. Peerimus the moves five steps up the side aisle.})

Father Jasper casts a spell at the Black Knight. The Knight gives a violent shake to his reptile crested helm and then raises an iron clad arm to fend off the Spiritual Staff. "Not good enough." He calls out to the Cleric.

Trace rushes around the corner to help his friends confront the Demon. He prepares for the heavy blow to fall when he enters space threatened by the large creature's arms. But none falls. The Demon is dead. Nothing but a crushed and bloody pile of flesh.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Those with a line of sight to the front door of the Temple see the Black Knight withdraw into the dark interior He moves with startling speed and seems to withdraw to the west.

Peerimus Only: (Highlight to display spoiler: {Several things happen simultaneously. The dark figure of the woman on the Catwalk above dives over the railing and hurtles through the air downward in the direction of the golden Altar. Half way across the room her form wraps in shadows and she is gone. (Spot Check would be a good idea here.)

The Black Knight clicks his heels together and then Charges with speed startling in a plate mail armored warrior, across the floor straight at Peerimus. The Knight is smaller, and Peerimus the Rapke is not without defenses. (Take an AoO against the Charging Black Knight.) But Peerimus cannot stop the Charge itself. (Hit AC38, Crit AC30 Confirmed, Damage 13hp.) The Dark Greatsword bites deep, striking a Critical spot. And as the sword tastes the pain of the Critical hit, it howls like a tortured soul. Peerimus feels the Life sucked from within him, and the Black Knight appears to grow stronger and more robust. (Peerimus, Take one Negative Level.) Also, in the presence of the Black Knight, the Aura of Despair returns (-2 to all Saves)

Then the Troll leaps from the wall, landing from the 12 feet with practiced ease. Loping across the floor it takes up a position behind the Black Knight. Suddenly a claw flashes out, grasping Peerimus' leg and throwing him to the ground. (Touch Peerimus AC30, Trip Peerimus AC33; Peerimus Trip DC21: 10 + 8 Rapke STR + 4 Size - 1 Negative Level) The Troll follows up with a vicious kick. (Hit AC20) But the kick bounces harmlessly off of Peerimus' thick hide. (Peerimus is Prone.)})

Sly Only: (Highlight to display spoiler: {Climbing the wall, Sly hears the armored clank of a running man. He hears a howl like the scream of a tortured soul. It comes from inside the Temple. Sounds like it is to the West.})

Most everyone else hears little, but there is clearly activity from the direction of the Temple. Father Jasper most certainly saw Peerimus rush into the Temple. So did Sly Foxx. And Firn'gaer did as well when he was still up in the air. But what will they do about it? Many of the group is effectively incapacitated. Can Peerimus be in trouble?

What can they do about it?

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Peerimus Only

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 6' up the wall.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 48/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) 3d8(5+7+1)+5=18
Tuesday June 27th, 2006 9:39:35 PM
In the first split second Jaeden wonders at the slowness of his own movements...

In the second the warrior wonders at the speed with which Savin just pulverized the demon...

By the third fraction of a second he sends a call to for dalek to come. He'll need to move quicker then he now can.

Eager to rejoin his Human Dalek takes a last look at the front of the temple before spurring into a run [move to AU93:AV94]. While Jaeden waits for the horse to arrive he digs into his pack and removes a vial of liquid that anyone who has shopped at the Catacombs will recognize as a healing potion.

His face shows confusion as his limbs continue to respond with agonizing slowness.

Armor Class
Current: 29 (barkskin)
VS AoO: 33
Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
Slowed 2/5
Rolled for healing potion before I realized that I don't have enough movement to drink it... I'll use this roll next round.

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 7:29:10 AM
"Peerimus is in the temple by himself!" He moves over next to Jasper. "Let's go. I can get us in there quickly. Ready."

Assuming Jasper is ready, he will Dimension Door the two of them just inside to AM74.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+12=28 d8+3=10 d20+7=26 d20+7=8
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 7:36:39 AM
"O...Ok." The priest says looking at the wizard. He gets his resolve quickly, "Yes, yes let's go."

When he arrives inside the temple, if it appears that Peerimus and the enemy are with 40-ft of him, he will cast Prayer.

Spiritual Weapon - AC 28, Damage 10

[Spot DC26, Listen DC8]

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 3 rounds
Blasphemy (7 strength points) - 2 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Sly (AC 28 54/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d20+6=8 d20+5=21
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 7:48:15 AM
Sly will climb as far as he can, (like up to the belcony, into the temple (still on wall), up on the celling for an all around view.) On his way, He thinks to himself "I was reay to help Savin, but now Peerinus needs my help! Bladesingers don't run with out all his Mates in Arms".

Luke cnnot move from his spot' not even yell for help.

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, ReadMagic, Flare, Ray of Frost,

1- Maggic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Sphear, Levetate,

3- Lighting Bolts,Fire Ball, Fly,

(Now if I can remember how Spiderman did things like this??)

Sly Spot 8 - Listens 21.

Peerimus AC 31 HP 38/81 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+13=16 d6+5=7 d20+21=28 d20+15=29
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 9:56:47 AM
The eyes narrow on the Rapke as the knight suddenly blazes across the room. He most definately should have seen this coming. He half heartedly swipes at the knight. Perhaps it is enough perhaps not. [Touch Attack Hit AC 16 dmg 7]

The Troll then closes, having not only survived but brazen enough to close. One swipe from the claw and despite it's supposedly weakend state from Firngaers spell, Peerimus finds himself on his back and well working towards surrounded and dead. The Assassin was here somewhere as well and Peerimus's eyes dart about the room as his ears try to pick out her movments. [Spot 28 Listen 29]

Peerimus quickly goes through his options, they range from grim to down right pointless. On a brighter note, perhaps his sacrifice saved Sly and some of the others by drawing all the opponents here.

With an echoing cry resounding through the chamber, Peerimus slashes the flaming claw in a swipe towards the troll, hoping to give it pause, and with one great hind leg he pushes himself up right.
[total defensive action and stand from Prone]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.6 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 101.7 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 92 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.2 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 30 rounds or 3 attacks
Freedom of Movement

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.3 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.2 +4 effective De

Savin ac 26 hps 46/116 d100=3 d100=86 d100=31 d100=53 d6=4 d6=2
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 5:20:02 PM
Savin deactivates his boot of speed figuring that he can't get into the temple with or without them this round. He bolts straight ahead at a sprint running straight through the locusts. He tries to blink through them but finds himself twice in pain as he is pushed forward through the bugs. He will come to a halt at AV-AW/76-77

Al if possible Savin will move towards the door. Not sure if that is allowed after a sprint. Normally on a sprint I would get 210' while blinking. I know you can only move in a straight line but I figure that only took Savin around 3 seconds. I will leave to your descretion. I adjusted my hitpoint up by 2 and then took my six.

enlarge potion: 18/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 inactive right now
shillegah 5/10 second casting today
blinking 4/7

Trace (hp 66/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d8+5=9
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 7:18:30 PM
Trace moves twords the swarms to head for the temple, he downs a potion of cure light wounds and readies his spell of windwall to rid the swarm ahead of him.

Trace calls shadow to his side.

(move Trace and shadow as far North as he can move after drinking the potion with out reaching the swarm first.)

Rush For The Temple - Round 14 (DM/Al) d100=91 d20+16=25 d20+20=27 d20+16=32 d20+17=19 d20+16=32 d20+17=27 d100=98 d100=26 d20+20=28 2d6(5+3)+7=15 d20+22=31 d100=20 d20+16=26
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 8:58:33 PM
His movements drastically Slowed, Jaeden calls Dalek to him. Dalek sees nothing more than Sly moving up the wall before he enters the narrow streets arriving just as Jaeden removes a vial from storage.

Firn'gaer moves to Father Jasper and prepares him for entry into the Temple. Peerimus may be in trouble. The wizard opens a Dimension Door and the two disappear.

Father Jasper girds for entry and the two appear suddenly just within the doorway of the temple. Peerimus the Rapke appears well outside of 40 feet and so he does nothing. The Spiritual Staff, however, swings at the Black Knight, and this time draws a thump that sounds like it impacted flesh. The cleric looks about the Darkened Temple all the way up to the lofty ceiling above. He sees Peerimus, the Troll, the Black Knight and Firn'gaer. No more than that.

Sly climbs up the rest of the way to the balcony. He enters through the doorway and comes upon a Catwalk that looks out over the floor of the Temple 25 feet below. Sly continues to climb. He climbs up ten more feet. The wall ends its vertical rise here. There is a short lip before the dome curves inward, rising up even further. Sly climbs five more feet out toward the dome. He is now 35 feet up into the air and sticking like a Spider to the inside of the dome. Luke remains paralyzed.

Peerimus the Rapke throws a ball of fire at the Black Knight as he Charges across the room. He strikes true through the Darkness (91%: Must not be simple Darkness.) and the Flame scorches the Knight. He is thrown to the ground, but not before he gets a look at the Altar. He neither sees nor hears the Drow Woman. But he does see that the plain metal fork once lying there is now gone. What to do. The Troll appears strong. Very strong. But to lie here is to court death. Even with Firn'gaer and Father Jasper so near at hand. Peerimus sees to Total Defense and then rises up from the ground. The Black Knight and the Troll seize the Opportunity. (Troll Hit Peerimus AC25; Knight Hit Peerimus AC27) Complete concentration upon defense, Peerimus is able to avoid both blows.

Hearing Firn'gaer's words about Peerimus, Savin runs. He runs toward the Temple, blinking in and out of the Ethereal plane. He charges straight through the Locust Swarms and feels two sharp pains as he materializes twice in the same place as the swarming locust. But he's through. Now he's through.

Trace follows Savin down the street. He draws a potion from his haversack and prepares to cast his spell. He calls to Shadow, but Shadow does not respond. Shadow remains with Luke, paralyzed by the magic of the now dead Demon. (Trace, you have to draw a potion before you an drink it. That requires a Move Equivalent Action. So, this round, all you can do is Move and Draw the Potion. You were not healed this round. Also note that Drinking is a Standard Action. So is casting your spell. That means you can only do one of them next round.)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

"Sinesia, do not leave." The Troll's voice is calm but commanding. "I will hold this one at bay, Drahkmoor," he says before swiping another claw at Peerimus' legs. (Touch Peerimus, AC32, Trip19, TouchAC32, Trip27, Miss Chances 98, 26; Peerimus Trip DC21: 10 + 8 Rapke STR + 4 Size - 1 Negative Level, Hit Peerimus AC26) The Troll takes the Rapke leg, but his grip does not hold. Again the Troll grabs for Peerimus, and this time throws him again off his feet. The Troll uses momentum from the Trip to strike at Peerimus, but even Prone, the Druid's Defensive focus helps protect him from further harm. The Troll does not appear to be deterred by the fire, even though Peerimus can see that it is burned in many places and very badly hurt.

The Black Knight pounds swiftly back across the floor, and with a blur of speed he brings the Greatsword down upon Firn'gaer. (Hit Firn'gaer AC28, Damage 15hp, Miss Chance 20%) (Peerimus, take another AoO against the Black Knight. This time at -4 to hit for being Prone.) The black blade comes at an angle striking for Firn'gaer's temple. *whish* It misses by a hair's breath, misdirected by Darkness.

"This is for you, Sir Drahkmoor." A female voice comes from somewhere near the Altar. There is the sound of a spell, and then neither Firn'gaer nor Father Jasper hear a thing. (Firn'gaer and Father Jasper, you are within the influence of a Silence Spell.)

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Peerimus, Firn'gaer, Father Jasper, and Sly Only: Main Floor
Peerimus, Firn'gaer, Father Jasper, and Sly Only: Second Floor

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 35' up the wall.

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg
Wednesday June 28th, 2006 10:00:24 PM
Trace drinks down the potion of cure light wounds (roll on last post) and then sprints through the swarms. (sprint 60'? wich would put him just past the swarms at 80,as)

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 66/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) d20+17=31 d20+17=20
Thursday June 29th, 2006 1:06:22 AM
With vial in his right hand Jaeden reaches out and grabs Daleks reigns as the the horse obligingly slows. Horse and warrior work in tandem and despite Jaeden's slowed state he manages a fast mount [ride check: 31, success].

Dalek immediately wheels and takes off back to the northeast, running around the insects. Jaeden does his best to hold on with one hand as he sucks down the contents of his held vial [move to AX75:AY76][ride check: 20, assumed success][heal 18 from potion of cure serious, rolled last round].

Armor Class
*Current: 28 (+4 barkskin, -1 slowed)
*VS AoO: 32
*Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
*Slowed 3/5
*Explanation of moves: Fast mount requires an available move action but does not use it. Ride check succeeded so only free action. Standard action used to quaif potion while dalek makes a double move. Rolled a ride check just in case. Assuming 20 succeeds.

Sly (AC 28 54/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d20+1=20 d20+6=19
Thursday June 29th, 2006 7:22:46 AM
Sly Advances onto the Dome, he'll stop at about (26/X), (becouse he heard a female voice??). "Where's that Witch at? If she's going to throw a spell! She has to chant! I think I'll do a little chanting of my own!"

"Hmmmm glloooobbb FffFiiiiRrRreeE oot TTxxeeNN rraattllAa!" Sly is Congering a Fire Ball Spell. Pointing his finger next to the Atltar.(13/Z)

Luke is still trap and cannot move.

Sly - Congering 20 - Listen 19,

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Spear,Levetate.

3- Lighting Bolts, (Fire Ball)), Fly.

Peerimus AC 27 HP 60/103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+19=21 d20+10=30 d20+10=28 d100=84 2d6(2+2)+8=12 2d6(5+2)+8=15 d20+21=28 d20+15=22
Thursday June 29th, 2006 8:11:53 AM
Hold me here indeed, it was not you of whom I was concerned The knight turns and Peerimus lashes out brutally with one of the razor sharp talons. [Hit ac 30 crit 28 Dmg 12+15 if crit]

The Rapke lies prone, but a talon poised in the troll's direction gives him enough room and the the Rapke issues another Avian-like cry. In an instant the troll is staring 24' and 6 tons worth of opponent. [Defensive Cast Animal Growth concentration 21]

Spot 28 Listen 22

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.5 minutes +4 AC
Protection Fire 101.6 minutes
Owl's Wisdom 91 Rounds
Cat's Grace 108.1 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 29 rounds or 2 attacks
Freedom of Movement
Animal Growth Huge +8 Str +4 con DR 10/Magic +4 saves 110 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.2 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.1 +4 effective De

Savin ac 26 hps 46/115 d20+18=21 d20+18=33 d100=88 d100=28 d20+14=26 d20+17=37 d20+17=32 d100=61 d100=76 3d6(3+1+1)+7=12 3d6(3+5+3)+7=18
Thursday June 29th, 2006 11:43:30 AM
Savin moves into the temple blinking through the wall. He sees the dark knight trying to kill his friends and swoops in. He lashes out with his staff, tripping the heavily armored knight. He follows up with a terrific smash after his trip attack trying to put this opponent down quickly.

Savin is located at AO-AP/73-74 which represents 45' movement. Blinking I have 52.5' of movement, so I assumed 50'.

OOC Explaination of attack: Rolled to hit with a touch attack, assumed 21 missed and used hero point. Second roll hits ac 33. Rolled 2 d100 for chance of missing. One for blink and second due to temple effect. Trip roll was a 26 +6 str, +4 feat, +4 size. Follow up with staff strike after the trip and hit with a critical hit. I didn't add anything for opponent being prone, couldn't remember if I get pluses or he got minuses but assuming ac 32 is a hit. Total damage = 30

enlarge potion: 19/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 inactive right now
shillegah 6/10 second casting today
blinking 5/7

DM Note: Keep Forgetting
Thursday June 29th, 2006 12:37:13 PM
Savin, Firn'gaer, and Father Jasper all feel the Aura of Despair around the Black Knight. (-2 to all Saves.)

Father Jasper - AC25 (Flat-footed AC20, Touch AC15), HP 54 d20+12=15
Thursday June 29th, 2006 7:45:56 PM
Father Jasper takes the opportunity given by Savin to move out of the Silence. He moves to Z31. Once out he cast Prayer.

Spritual Weapon - AC 15

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Prayer - 10 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 2 rounds
Blasphemy (7 strength points) - 1 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77 d4+3=7 d20+22=37
Thursday June 29th, 2006 7:53:42 PM
The tripped warrior gives Firn'gaer the chance to step back and take a rod from his haversack. With it he casts Mirror Image on himself.

[Moves to U32]

Casting Defensively - DC37
Mirror Image - 7 images

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Mirror Image (7 images) - 11 minutes

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 2/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2*, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Preparing For The End - Round 15 (DM/Al) d20+15=28 d100=66 d20+10=13 d20+10=25 d20+10=29 d20+10=21 d20+10=18 d20+10=21 d20+10=13 d20+15=26 d20+17=34 d8=2 d6=2 d100=11
Thursday June 29th, 2006 9:08:56 PM
Trace drinks a potion and heads toward the Swarms of Locust. Because of the time he took to drink the potion, he does not make it to the Swarms yet. (The action is called Run. You can move 4x your speed in a Straight Line. But, it is a Full Round Action. That means you can do nothing else but Run during that Round.)

Even Slowed, Jaeden mounts the saddle with startling speed. While Jaeden drinks his potion, Dalek hustles around the building.

Sly climbs out onto the inner surface of the dome and begins moving up. (Sorry, Sly on the surface of the dome you're moving up as well as out. 20 feet of movement will get you 10 feet higher and about 5 feet out.) The Bladesinger aims a spell, targeting the right rear corner of the Altar. An orange Fireball, 40 feet in diameter explodes across the floor. There is no visible reaction to the Fireball.

Luke and Shadow are still paralyzed.

Peerimus burns the Black Knight badly as he turns his back on the druid/Rapke. The Peerimus remains upon the floor and casts a spell. He grows in size and gains a rejection to damage. He looks around, but is still not able to detect the Drow.

Savin appears straight through the shuttered window. He trips the Black Knight and then brings his staff down upon him. (The First Touch attack hit. Keep your Hero Point.) The Knight lies still.

Father Jasper quickly leaves the area. As soon as he hears his own footsteps he knows that he is clear of the Silence spell. He begins to Pray. The Spiritual Weapon sweeps thuds weakly against the downed Knight's armor.

Firn'gaer takes a step back and draws a special rod. He waves his hands, and without a sound, casts a spell.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Black Knight lies still.

A high laugh comes from south of the Altar. "Alright Scaor. I'll follow your orders. As long as your alive." The laugh comes again. "But just to make things interesting ... " There is the sound of a single word and the woman appears for a moment, her wand pointing at Peerimus. (Appeared at W15) Then she turns and she is gone again. (Peerimus, lose Protection from Fire and Owl's Wisdom.)

Barkskin (Dispel 13)
Protection Fire (Dispel 25)
Owl's Wisdom (Dispel 29)
Cat's Grace (Dispel 21)
Produce Flame (Dispel 18)
Freedom of Movement (Dispel 21)
Animal Growth (Dispel 13)

The Troll tumbles out of Peerimus' reach and then snaps his fingers. The long spiked chain comes into his hands. (Hit Firn'gaer AC34, Firn'gaer is 5: Rolled 2, Miss Chance 11) The chain whistles toward one of the illusory Firn'gaer's, but misses in the darkness, leaving the illusion intact.

"SINESIA YOU MINK IN HEAT!!!" The Troll bellows in frustration. "Fine! Return with the Chime. Tell those at Fell Home that I died fighting." And the Troll prepares for the end.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Peerimus, Firn'gaer, Father Jasper, Sly, and Savin Only: Main Floor
Peerimus, Firn'gaer, Father Jasper, Sly, and Savin Only: Second Floor

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 45' up the wall.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 66/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) d20+17=28 d20+9=19 d20+2=5
Friday June 30th, 2006 12:59:31 AM
Dalek continues his move until he reaches the temple entrace [move to AN77:AO78]. Once there Jaeden slips from the saddle once again. By now the warrior is familiar with his slowness and although he doesn't do much, what he does is in full control [dismount to AN:76][ride check 28, success].

He marks the trolls position through the entrance, and considering what the beast just bellowed figures that things have taken a turn for the better inside. He marks the trolls movements still, aware that a very real danger still exists.

Armor Class
*Current: 28 (+4 barkskin, -1 slowed)
*vs. AoO: 32
*vs. troll: 29
*vs. AoO from troll: 33
*Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
*Slowed 4/5
*Jaeden spot 19
*Jaeden listen 5

Peerimus AC 27 HP 60/103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 d20+21=30 d20+15=19 d20+13=18
Friday June 30th, 2006 2:12:50 PM
A clicking comes from deep in the Raptors throat and it turns away from the now armed troll. Savin is better able to close and take him down. Firngaer is there as well Peerimus moves north, further into the temple, his sharp eyes and eyes trying to find the Shadow dancer.
Peerimus moves to N/13 and readies for her to appear. If it is within 10' of him he'll strike.
[Hit AC 18 which misses so I shan't bother]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.4 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.0 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 28 rounds or 2 attacks
Freedom of Movement
Animal Growth Huge +8 Str +4 con DR 10/Magic +4 saves 109 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.1 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 108.0 +4 effective De

Fahter Jasper - AC 25, HP 54 d20+7=22 d20+7=8
Friday June 30th, 2006 3:59:24 PM
[Spot DC22, Listen DC8]

The cleric directs his magical staff to the troll.

Father Jasper attempts to look for the hidden woman. He will ready Dimensional Anchor as soon as she becomes visible for anything.

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Prayer - 10 rounds
Spiritual Weapon (Atk +12, 1d8+3) - 1 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77 d20+22=34 5d4(3+1+4+2+4)+5=19
Friday June 30th, 2006 4:01:52 PM
Firn'gaer uses his rod to cast a Magic Missile at the troll.

Cast Defensively - DC34
Magic Missile -

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Mirror Image (6 images) - 109 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 1/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2**, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis*, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) magic fang, +1 to att and dmg d20+9=14 d20+5=25
Friday June 30th, 2006 5:04:04 PM
Trace runs through the swarms and heads for the front door looking and listening all the way.

spot 14 listen 25
running at four times my speed should put me just inside the front door.

Savin Hps 46/115 ? ac 26 d20+17=35 d100=74 d100=69 2d6(5+3)+6=14 2d8(7+6)+3=16 d20+13=26
Friday June 30th, 2006 11:50:40 PM
Savin sees the missiles hit the troll, if the troll is still alive, he will summon his spike chain and put his staff away with his own snaps of fingers. He will move forward and swing his chain at the vile trollmonk hitting the creature through his blinking and darkness of the temple.

He hits for ac 35 for 14 points of damage.

If the troll falls from the missiles, he will say to Firn'gaer, Use a fire spell on him or drop some oil or something. Don't want him to regenerate. Savin will then reach into his haversack pulling a potion out and drink it down. He heals himself for 16 points of damage bringing his totals up to 62.

Savin will then take a hard look for the hidden evil npc spot check 26

u-v/28-29 if fighting the troll otherwise I stay in the same place.

enlarge potion: 20/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 inactive right now
shillegah 7/10 second casting today
blinking 6/7

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d100=68
Saturday July 1st, 2006 12:44:05 PM
Sly sits up there, thinking that he has miss the female, 'Darn! I though sure that she was there. I miss my chance to get her!! . . . Wait a minute she is carring what ever was on the pedistal?? AND She is carring that magic ITEM!'

Sly not chants for the spell Detect Magic, "OMnn! lla cigam tel em ees!" casting the spell in the temple. He's hoping to sort out the magic (hoping to see the item that the female is carring)

Luke is still has not moved.

Sly's Spells

0- (Detect Magic), Read Magic, Flar, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall,

2- Flaming Spear, Levetate,

3- Lighting Bolts, Fly,

Find the Heart of Darkness - Round 16 (DM/Al) d20+19=31 2d6(1+2)+9=12 2d6(6+6)=12 d6=4 d100=68 d100=93
Sunday July 2nd, 2006 2:16:02 PM
Jaeden and Dalek move to the door of the Temple. In the doorway, they see eight copies of Firn'gaer all moving in unison. They also see the Troll, burnt and bleeding. Fortunately they have stopped just out of range of its long spiked chain. (Sorry, Jaeden, I put you on the other side of Dalek. The position you wanted was already occupied by one of Firn'gaer's copies. I had forgotten to add them to the big map last time. Hope that doesn't upset any tactical movement.)

Peerimus the Rapke stalks up the west aisle and comes around toward the altar. He seeks prey in the form of the Drow woman, but he can neither hear nor see her. More importantly, were she near, he would be able to scent her and, at the moment, he does not.

Father Jasper too looks about the lofty Temple space. With part of his mind he directs the Spiritual Weapon toward the Troll, but it does not attack. Father Jasper Readies, poised to Anchor the Woman to this Place should she appear anywhere in the Temple. (Request to All: If you use a Ready Action, could you be specific as to what Triggers the Action? Please read about the Ready Action if you have any questions.)

Firn'gaer sends Magic Missiles against the Troll without speaking a sound. All five glowing missiles strike, but the Troll remains standing.

Trace hustles through the Swarms of Locust. He rushes toward the door of the Temple, but can't get as far as he'd like because the space is blocked by Dalek, Jaeden, and a flock of little Firn'gaers. In the dark room beyond he sees the Troll as it fights to remain standing. (Trace, a 60 foot double move will get you to the front of the doorway. No need for the 4x Run. And the 4x Run requires that you go in a Straight Line. And, in this case was not possible anyway.)

Perhaps Savin missed the spiked chain in the Troll's hands, or perhaps the fact slipped his mind. He steps in too far, and the Troll takes the opportunity. (AoO Hit Savin AC31, Damage 12+12=24hp, Miss Chance 68, Miss 93.) The spikes and the vicious energy that sparks from the chain leave a nasty wound on Savin. The backlash against the Troll itself cause the Troll to keel over unconscious. As it falls, Savin's chain lands, crushing more bone and rending more flesh. Savin looks about for the Evil Drow woman, but she is highly skilled, and he sees no sign of her.

Up on the ceiling, Sly Foxx gets an idea. He casts a simple cantrip and directs it downward. The spell shows the Bladesinger that the area below is swirling with magic. There is magic down below, without question. With a few more seconds concentration, Sly knows he can separate them into Auras and determine the Location of each. (See Note Below, Sly) At 45 feet above the ground, Sly also knows the spell will not reach far. Already, he can see that it will only show him a part of the Temple.

(Sly, with Detect Magic you must concentrate for three rounds in order to determine the location of magic auras. Here's what it says:

1st Round
Presence or absence of magical auras.

2nd Round
Number of different magical auras and the power of the most potent aura.

3rd Round
The strength and location of each aura.

The spell also spreads out in a 60 foot cone. Being 45 feet in the air the spell does not quite reach the Altar. It stops at about Row 22.)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Outside, the circle of Black Tentacles disappears.

All within the Temple watch and listen for the Shadowdancing Drow. None hear her. None see her. Where could she be? Better question, what could she be doing? What could she be planning?

One thing, however, both Savin and Father Jasper notice: The Troll's wounds are still healing themselves.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Main Floor
Sly Only: 2nd Floor

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 45' up the wall.

Jaeden Ohm d20+9=17 d20+2=16 d20+5=19 d20+6=15
Sunday July 2nd, 2006 8:46:01 PM
A quick glance inside tells Jaeden that ther is no foe remaining. At least, not any that are visible. From the bodies he's seen he knows that there is at least one more. One that if Dalek's senses are to be trusted is very capable of 'disappearing'.

A glance down at his own blood seeping through two plates of his armor suggests that indeed the woman has a knack for not being seen.

Still, there are plenty inside and few to watch the larger outside area. So again the warrior climbs to Daleks back the two of them patrol the from of the temple, from one side to the next and back [jaeden spot 17 listen 16][dalek spot 19][listen 15].

[ Jaeden, could you be more specific about the path you wish to take? -- Al ]

Savin ac 26 hps 22/115 d20+13=25 d20+13=26 d20+13=29 d20+8=21 d100=32 d100=25 d100=99 d100=26 d100=93 d100=23 d20+8=23 d20+8=17 3d6(4+5+6)+22=37 3d6(5+5+5)+22=37 3d6(3+3+2)+22=30
Sunday July 2nd, 2006 9:58:28 PM
Savin calls to the others, "First we need light! Lots of light. Her skills need shadows so lets protect ourselves with light.

Firn'gaer, use your artifact to find the other. It can pinpoint it and her if she is a tool of chaos.

Savin then puts his chain away and summons his staff. He steps 5' closer to the troll and goes into a flurry of blows against the prone creature. Savin whacks the regenerating troll hitting it 3 times (missed once do to the darkness of the room.) He does 104 points of damage to the troll and thinks it will take him a while to fix all that!

Savin looks over at Jasper and asks, "Father, do you have any cures handy, I am feeling a mite abused."

Peerimus AC 27 HP 60/103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 2d8(3+6)+10=19
Monday July 3rd, 2006 9:04:13 AM
Peerimus snorts and turns back to move to where the Troll lies. He raises one of his hands, which is stil wreathed in flame as he does so.

[I can no longer get to the map link from work so pardon this post onthe grid Al. with 70' move I want to put Peerimus within 15' of the troll if Possible. If I need more movemtn by all means close me to 15' and ignore the healing spell.]

After nearing the troll and with a snarl, Peerimus casts Cure Moderate Wounds on himself.
[Cure 19 not included yet]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
*CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.3 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.9 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 27 rounds or 2 attacks
Freedom of Movement
Animal Growth Huge +8 Str +4 con DR 10/Magic +4 saves 108 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 107.0 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.9 +4 effective Dex

Jaeden OOC
Monday July 3rd, 2006 11:52:44 AM
*** OOC ***

Jaeden will first head towards X79:Y80. From there he'll move in a a straight line (except where he needs to avoid insects or other dangers) to AZ79:BA80.

I'm not sure if we're still in rounds or not, so his intention is to patrol between those to spots, making sure to keep alert the whole way and to pause at each end to peer down the side streets.

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20)
Monday July 3rd, 2006 4:54:15 PM
Trace heres the request for light and pulls the torches out of his haversack with continous light cast upon them and starts to toss them into the corners(if movment is allowed). Plus the light emitted from the flame on his sword as well.

Trace keeps half a thought on Shadow hopeing she is allright.

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d20+3=16
Monday July 3rd, 2006 6:27:35 PM
Sly now wishes that he was a little lower, he would have to start over again, So he consentrates harder.
With his arm out streach, he hums to keep his mind on the colors below, he starting to sweat but he does not move.

Luke is still in the same spot.

Sly's Spells

0- Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missles, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Flaming Sphear, Levelat.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fly.

Casting For A Breeze - Round 17 (DM/Al) d100=50 d100=17 d20+6=19 2d6(3+1)=4
Monday July 3rd, 2006 9:22:15 PM
Jaeden mounts quickly once again. He and Dalek begin a quick and methodical scout of the front of the Temple. Dalek moves to the first cross street to the West. Horse and rider see nothing unusual. Once again they note that the building just south of them reeks of rotting flesh. Dalek heads back in the opposite direction. (Lets stay in Combat Rounds for the moment. If I break out of Combat Rounds, you will most likely each perform actions of varying lengths. I'd have to give the Shadowdancer the same movement as that performed by the one of you who acts the longest, and I don't think the rest of the group would like that. BTW, on the map, Jaeden and Dalek are shown making their way back toward the East after having gone as far as X79:Y80.)

Savin switches to his staff and beats down the flesh of the Troll. It becomes a barely recognizable pile of flesh and broken bones ... that still slowly pulls itself back into shape. Not in very good condition himself, Savin calls for healing.

Peerimus the Rapke gives up his search for the Drow Woman. She could be anywhere by now. He comes up the center aisle toward the Troll with fire in his claw. (Almost. It was a 90 foot move.)

Trace draws a torch and throws it into the Temple. The light does no more than cast shadows of its own. Only a total all encompassing light or a total and absolute darkness could banish all shadows.

Sly suddenly realizes how far he is from the floor below. But there's nothing to do but continue on with his hunch and see how it works out. As the Detect Magic spell moves to its second phase, Sly detects over 40 magic auras below. Many of these must be from all of the active spells and magic items in the possession of his friends. However, the most exciting piece of information is that the most powerful aura is over Level 20. This must be an Artifact. The question now is where is it? If its one of the Artifacts in Firn'gaer's possession it should show up in the same place that he is. If not, then that must be where the Woman is. The next few moments would tell.

Firn'gaer and Father Jasper stand still as to not add to the noise.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Temple is quiet except for the sounds of the group themselves. No silent step of feet. No flicker of shadow. Nothing.

Outside, in the street in front of the Temple, Dalek gets a brief whiff of the Woman from a passing breeze. But then its gone.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Main Floor
Sly Only: 2nd Floor

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 45' up the wall.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 66/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) d20+9=18 d20+2=13 d20+5=10 d20+6=16
Tuesday July 4th, 2006 4:01:56 AM
Images of the horrible day at the village fly from horses mind to human's. At first Jaeden is confused but quickly he sorts through Dalek's thoughts and realizes that Dalek has caught a scent of the remaining foe.

"Everyone, Dalek has caught a scent outside! Use the animals!"

"Trace," While the warrior can't be sure what talents the man has but he certainly has his suspicions. "Quickly, check around here for tracks."

Not being able to help with his own suggestion Jaeden continues his patrol [jaeden spot 18 listen 13][dalek spot 10 listen 16].

Armor Class
*Current: 29 (+4 barkskin)
*vs. AoO: 33
*Blind Fighter: Concealed opponents don't get their bonus to hit.

Other Notes
*Use same coords as before for endpoints of Jaeden's patrol.

Sly (AC 28 69/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp) d20+3=18
Tuesday July 4th, 2006 7:11:00 AM
Sly's heart beats faster as he start to see a strong aura, but wich one is it? Firn-gare Vision? or that witch holding the Chimes?

"I must know more! Just a little bit more!" mumbles Sly, He cosentrait harder, so hard that the linen shirt under his armer is wet with sweat. He holds his onto his spot, not moving and inch.

Poor Luke he cannot even blink, stays at the same spot, but starts to wonder as to where is his master?

Sly made the Cocsentration Check 18

Sly's spells

0- Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Scocking Grasp, Fether Fall.

2- Levetate.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

DM Independence Day Ruling (DM/Al)
Tuesday July 4th, 2006 9:10:15 PM
Time for a DM post and I've only got Player posts from Jaeden and Sly. In deference to the US Independence Day holiday, I'll hold things and not move forward today. If there are missing posts tomorrow, however, the PC will have to go the round without an action.

Savin d20+13=20 d20+13=23
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 5:57:21 AM
OOC Sorry about yesterday Al, to much time on the beach.

Savin will look at Father Jasper and frown, "Please Father, can you spare a cure? I have a suspicion that I am going to need to be at full strength or close to it if and when we find this lady.

Firn'gaer! Use your artifact to find her!"

Savin will stoop by the troll and quickly start looting. He will take any gloves and spiked chain that he sees first, but quickly rifle through pockets etc looking for anything interesting.

He will keep looking about waiting for the hammer to fall.

Look and listen checks 20 and 23

Sly (AC 25 56/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 50/65 hp)
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 6:04:28 AM
Sly still sweating and holding in place.

Luke has not moved ro bark.

Sly's Spells

Same as yesterdays.

Fahter Jasper - AC 25, HP 54 d20+7=16 d20+7=16 4d8(8+4+7+5)+11=35
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 8:03:55 AM
"I can spare a cure." He will move to Savin's position while staying out of the silence. He converts his Freedom of Movement to a Cure Critical Wounds spell.

CCW - heals 35 hp.
[Spot & Listen DC16]

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Prayer - 8 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells[/u]
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Firn'gaer - AC 18, HP 77 d20+6=11 d20+8=14
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 8:32:34 AM
Firn'gaer moves out of the silence. He moves to Y32. Once out of the silence, he will recall Telekinesis using Mage's Lucubration.

The silence prevented him from hearing anything shouted by his companions.

[Spot DC11, Listen DC14]

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Mirror Image (6 images) - 107 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 1/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2**, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration*

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus AC 27 HP 60/103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 6d6(5+2+5+1+3+2)+50=68
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 9:58:52 AM
Peerimus stands over the fallen troll and lifts his massive leg slowly. You have done enough evil in this world. Peerimus, then blasts the vile creature lying before him through the chest. the Flames of his spell leaping to snuff out the troll's life.
[coup de grace PA 8 auto hit and crit dmg 2d6+12 talon x2- PA 8 x2- Produce Flame 1d6+5 x2 Total 68]

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
*CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.2 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.8 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 26 rounds or 2 attacks
Freedom of Movement
Animal Growth Huge +8 Str +4 con DR 10/Magic +4 saves 107 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 106.9 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.8 +4 effective Dex

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) d20+9=22 d20+7=11
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 5:17:39 PM
Seeing the situation underhand and with a bit of self satisfaction seeing the beast that had killed so many of his brothers and sisters lie dyeing. Trace moves back out side and tries searching for the missing woman. (spot 22 listen 11)

Helpless and Under Assault - Round 18 (DM/Al) d10+15=20 d20+17=36 d20+18=19
Wednesday July 5th, 2006 9:13:00 PM
Jaeden picks up on the scent through his connection to Dalek. He calls for the others to use the animals. And he asks Trace to use Tracking to check the ground for tracks. All this time, he is unaware of the Silence spell inside the Temple. Only Father Jasper, Sly, and Trace hear him. He and Dalek continue on their patrol route, heading east and skirting the Swarms of Locust. Neither hears nor sees a sign of the drow woman.

Sly continues concentrating. The locations of magic auras begin to appear. There are two large ones of moderate strength that occupy almost the entire floor of the Temple. The two front windows and the two southern most on either of the side walls also have moderate magic auras on them. Peerimus, Savin and Father Jasper, as well as the fallen bodies of both the Troll and the Black Knight have several moderate to strong auras around them. Firn'gaer has several moderate auras, but it's hard to see due to the two incredibly powerful auras that shine from the area around his haversack. That, however, is all that Sly picks up. Either the Drow Woman was never within the field of Sly's spell, or she has moved through already.

Luke and Shadow are still paralyzed and will be so for some time to come.

Savin turns to Father Jasper and moves his mouth. No sound comes out. Savin is within a Silence spell. He stoops and begins going over the Troll's body. He picks up the spiked chain lying nearby. He removes the single glove that the Troll is wearing. There is a ring on the hand underneath the glove. And there is a bracer on the arm as well. Savin figures it will take him 15 to 20 more seconds to go over the entire body. (3 more rounds to search the entire body. 1 round per each 5-foot cube.) As Savin works, he listens for the Drow Woman. He does not hear anything that might be her. (Savin, you can't Spot at the same time that you are Searching.)

The blood and the look on Savin's face must have been enough for Father Jasper to get the meaning. He casts a spell and holds the charge, then steps into the silence to touch and heal Savin. He looks about, but in the Silence, he certainly cannot hear anything.

Firn'gaer slides along the wall to the right until he can hear the sound of his own footsteps. The seven copies of him slide along as well. He calls out Mage's Lucubration, this time giving voice, and brings back his Telekinesis spell. If Firn'gaer can only Spot the Drow Woman, he can snare her again with the spell. But, for the wizard, there is no sign of her.

Peerimus the Rapke uses the fire in his claw to perform a killing blow. He prepares, then he strikes. (DC10+15 Fire Damage Dealt = 20 vs Fort Save 36) The mass of bloody and burnt tissue sprays blood and sparks all over Savin. But when the all settles, the pile is still pulling together, attempting to reconstruct itself. By this time, however, a full third of the Troll's body is covered in burns.

Trace turns his attention to the outside of the Temple. From the Temple doorway, he catches no sign of the Drow Woman or any other danger.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Savin and Peerimus are focused upon the regenerating mass of flesh that is the Troll. Father Jasper stands close by. All are within the area of a Silence spell and can hear nothing nor can they make a sound. Firn'gaer is inside the Temple, just outside of the Silence spell. Sly is up above on the ceiling.

Trace, Jaeden and Dalek patrol the front of the Temple. Nowhere does anyone detect a sign of the Drow Shadowdancer.

Suddenly, Trace is slammed by a sense of overwhelming fear. It is the sort of blind desperate fear he has seen many times from animals caught in traps. It is but a moment for Trace to sort his thoughts, and when he does, he realizes that the feeling is coming from Shadow through the empathetic link that they share. The Cat is in a panic.

=== OOC ===

Map Your Location
Main Floor
Sly Only: 2nd Floor

1) Please List AC and Hit Points for you and your Animals
2) If you OR your Animals move, list your location by Grid Coordinates. Squares are 5-foot.
3) All checks are your responsibility. You know the situation. If you make none, I assume you take no special precautions.

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

Silence Centered at U30 on the Temple Map. Centered at AM72 on the Main Map. I've put in a Gray Circle to indicate the Silenced Area.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Vertical Axis
=============
Sly is 45' up the wall.

Sly (AC 28 56/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp)
Thursday July 6th, 2006 8:42:10 AM
Sly Yells (I know where she is!!) but nothing is heard, the words come out "....." Darn a silent spell! I want a piece of that whitch!.

So Sly will hold his dagger in his mouth as he start going down the wall. (Strait down from where he was hanging on the ceiling.(I don't remember what square Sly was in))

Luke is getting angry but it does not Help> he is still stuck.

Sly Spells

0- Read Magic, Flare, Ray of Frost.

1- Magic Missels, Shocking Grasp, Feather Fall.

2- Levetate.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday July 6th, 2006 2:35:48 PM
Unaware of Trace's distress or Sly's excitment, Jaeden continues his watch over the front of the building [same patrol endpoints].

It's awfully quite in there Dalek, I wonder what's going on in there. Seemed like everything was clear when I looked in. The warrior decides to continue his patrol for a bit but will likely investigate shortly.

OoC (DM/Al)
Thursday July 6th, 2006 4:02:39 PM
You're all waiting for Trace to post, aren't you. I don't blame you.

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 11)(ac20) d20+11=16 d20+7=15
Thursday July 6th, 2006 4:21:51 PM
Traces heart is about to leap out of his chest at the feeling he recives, Trace yells back in a strained but not yelling voice to the door of the temple , "The Drow Woman is by my shadow, help me please!" Before he can even get the word please out he sprints back to where Shadow was left her frozen state. Trace moving at 4x should put him next to shadow. As he comes to shadow he screams for Jaden to come to his aid. spot and listen next to shadow spot 16 listen 15.

Firn'gaer
Thursday July 6th, 2006 4:31:19 PM
Trace's shout sends the gnome wizard moving out the door as fast as a gnome would move unaided by magic. Before he does he cast Haste on all within range to aid them in reaching the helpless animals.

He moves as far as that will take him. I'm sure which square because of indoor to outdoor map switch.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Mirror Image (6 images) - 106 rounds
Haste - 11 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 1/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2**, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration*

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper - HP 54 d20+7=12
Thursday July 6th, 2006 4:35:45 PM
In the silence spell, Father Jasper is unaware of the dangers shouted by Trace. He feels the haste magic wash over him and looks around for signs of danger.

He will ready a move to go where obvious danger is.

Spot DC12

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Prayer - 7 rounds
Haste (from Firn'gaer) - 11 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - cast

Peerimus AC 27 HP 60/103 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 2d6(3+2)+10=15 d20+21=34
Thursday July 6th, 2006 6:00:30 PM
The Raptor stays where it is looking at the Troll lying before it. It certainly would not be getting up anytime soon, but.
peerimus Coup de grace's the troll again. (Dmg 15)

His sharp eyes catch the flicker of Panick on Trace's face Spot 34

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
*CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 107.1 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.7 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 15 rounds or 1 attacks
Freedom of Movement
Animal Growth Huge +8 Str +4 con DR 10/Magic +4 saves 106 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 106.8 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.7 +4 effective Dex

Savin 57/115 hps ac 27 d20+13=31 d20+11=21 d20+15=19 d20+16=32 d20+14=26 2d6(5+3)+6=14
Thursday July 6th, 2006 8:31:44 PM
Savin looks up as he feels the magic wash over him making his movements faster, spotting Firn'gaer and Trace running towards Shadow. Spot check 31

Savin will put his staff into his glove of storage and heft the new chain. He knows it is a powerful magic item but is somewhat concerned that it wounded its wielder but decides to give it a whirl.

Savin darts out of the temple and straight down the main street staying towards the center. He moves 100' (not blinking anymore) and ends up at ALAM/9392. He runs right through the fog cloud (already saved once but if I need to again made will save of 21) and will attack the woman if he sees her and she is in range.

He will try and trip rolling a touch attack of 19. trip roll of 32. He will follow up with his attack after trip hitting ac 26 for 14 points of damage plus whatever the chain does.

If he doesn't see her, then he will have a ready action of the same events if she comes into view.

enlarge potion: 23/50
mass cats grace ?
boots of haste 8/10 inactive right now

The Wages of Vengeance - End of Combat Rounds (DM/Al) d10+15=17 d20+17=36 2d6(6+4)=10 d6=2
Thursday July 6th, 2006 8:56:10 PM
Sudden inspiration comes to Sly Foxx and he heads down the wall. He lets go and floats down like a Feather, landing on the ground next to Peerimus.

Luke, paralyzed and unable to move or speak can do nothing.

Jaeden and Dalek turn for another patrol of the front of the Temple. To them, things seem suspiciously quiet.

Trace reacts instantly to the feelings of panic coming off of Shadow. After cries for help, he runs back up the street and straight through the cloud of Mind Fog. (Trace, beat a Will Save vs DC23 or take a -10 competence penalty on Wisdom checks and Will saves.) Trace turns and there she is, the Drow Woman. Dagger in hand, she floats up in the air near Luke. (On the map at AQ93 one square up off the ground.) Both Luke and Shadow stand side by side unable to move, unable to call out. The perfect victims for this Evil woman.

Firn'gaer hears Trace's cries and casts a spell of Haste. The Hasted wizard rushes out the front door, six copies clustered around him. He makes it to the very edge of the Mind Fog. (Firn'gaer, you are at AN82. Peerimus, Savin, Father Jasper and Sly are Hasted as well.)

Father Jasper feels the rush of magic and looks up. He Readies to go where danger may threaten. Nothing appears either dangerous or threatening at the moment.

Peerimus too notes the commotion. He stands his ground and concentrates on dispatching the Troll. (DC10+15 Fire Damage Dealt = 17 vs Fort Save 36) He lines up a killing blow again and strikes. The Troll has an exceptional constitution. The pill of burnt flesh continues to regenerate. It looks like it may be some three to four minutes before it can come anywhere near a state where it will be able to move again, though.

Savin looks up from the Troll and senses the activity. Taking the Troll's chain he bolts from the Temple. Like Trace, he runs through the cloud of Mind Fog. But unlike Trace, it has no affect upon him now. The woman comes into view as Savin comes up the street. She is just within range of the Troll's chain and Savin moves from reflex. The chain catches the Flying woman by the feet, but succeeds in doing little more than flipping her end over end in mid air. Then the Chain comes around for a second strike and the results are dramatic. Vicious white light strikes from the Drow Woman and feeds back into Savin (Savin take 2hp.) She spins in mid air, arms flailing like a rag doll. Then the Drow Shadowdancer drops from the sky and hits the dusty street, still and unmoving.

=== OOC ===

You may leave Combat Rounds now. But be aware that Time still passes.

Map Your Location
Main Floor

Physical Parameters
===================
Houses are 20 feet high and made of rough wood planking. Roofs with shallow pitch.
Climb check 20

Small houses have a door and window on opposite sides. Usually the Doors are on the South side and the window is on the North. All doors are closed. All windows are shuttered. Both doors and shutters appear sturdy. (Same as a Good Wooden Door for the purposes of bashing. PHB page 166.)

Streets of Dirt. Tumble allowed for those who can.

Temple walls are stone. The walls rises to a height of 35 feet. The Dome atop the Temple rises another 35 feet above that.
Climb check 25

The Balcony is 25 feet off the ground.
The Catwalk inside the Temple is the same height. 25 feet up. It can be accessed by stairs at both the Northeast and Northwest corners Inside the Temple.

There is a Darkness Effect inside the Temple. 20% Miss Chance to Sight dependant Attacks.

Silence Centered at U30 on the Temple Map. Centered at AM72 on the Main Map. I've put in a Gray Circle to indicate the Silenced Area.

If you have questions about physical details, please ask.

Trace (hp 57/74) (ac 26)(spider climb), Shadow (hp 31/44)(ac20) d20+5=10 d20+17=25 d20+12=19 d8+6=14 d8+6=8 d6=2 d6=3 d8+5=9 d8+5=11 d20+9=11 d20+5=16
Thursday July 6th, 2006 10:29:51 PM
Trace fails the check horribly

Trace sees the Drow pulled down from the air and without wasting time he hammers down with his flaming longsword upon the prone unmoving Drow Woman ( hit ac 25 and 19 plus whatever bonus for prone target for a total of 27hps damage.

After finishing off the woman Trace takes this time to use the cure spell saved in his sword and spell he had prepared the night before on Shadow giving back 20hps.

"Shadow still cant move, I tried to heal her but she cant get up. Can anyone help?"

Trace keeps a wary eye while caring for Shadow spot 11 listen 16

Sly (AC 28 56/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 50/65 hp)
Friday July 7th, 2006 8:11:34 AM
Sly Floats down from the top of the Dome, lands next to Peerimus (now at 27/W) touching his leader on the feathers to get his attention (If Peerimus had not seem him floating down).

Sly takes the dagger out of his mouth, not to speak but to point. Now having his attention, Sly starts to motion with his fingers and hands doing the hunters languages (Much like mutes and deaft people do) He tiris to tell him that there is magic up the center iles of the temple (pointing with his dagger) then turns to face the south of the inside of the temple, again with the hands and knife, points to the south east corner trying to tell Peerimus that there is big magic there not ours!.

Sly them point to the cat walk above them with his knife, that there is magic aura there, putting up two fingers Meaning Two Differant Auras, Not THEIRS.

Now as he waits to see if Peerimus understand, Sly sheet his dagger and draws his Sword of Holding.

Luke seem to know the danger he's in, but cannot do any thing about it

Jaeden Ohm d20+9=14 d20+2=3 d20+5=21 d20+6=12
Friday July 7th, 2006 11:29:35 AM
The rest of Children go running down the center road and Jaeden figures he knows why. Ironic, he thinks to himself. The one taking special pains to keep an eye out is the last to see.

By the time the thought is finished Dalek has already started moving. Not down the center, where certain ill effects await, but around the building to the south of him [2x move to AE93:AF94].

He sees the woman is down. Good. But still he keeps his eyes and ears attentive [jaeden spot 14 listen 3, crit fail][dalek spot 21 listen 12].

Peerimus AC 29 HP 77/81 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74 3d8(5+6+4)+5=20 3d8(1+6+7)+5=19
Friday July 7th, 2006 2:40:44 PM
Sly is waving and pointing frantically and the Huge raptor just sort of cocks it's head and snorts. Peerimus then shifts. Shrinking and morphing seamlessly back to his human form. The druid then pulls a wand from his belt pouch as he steps out of the temple and the silence spell. He touches off the wand to himself twice and calls to Firngaer.

"My Fire spell expired too soon. You'll need to finish the troll!"

OoC I took 3 rounds of actions

Spell list
Level 0:Create Water, Mending x2, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, **Faerie Fire x2, Entangle *Longstrider, Obscuring Mist, *Produce Flame, Goodberry
Level 2:
***Barkskin x4, *Owls Wisdom
Level 3:
CMW x2, *Greater Magic Fang, *Protection from Energy, Poison
Level 4:
*Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, *Scrying
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Wall Thorns, *Baleful Polymorph
Level 6:
*Mass Cat's Grace

Spells in Affect
1 negative level
Peerimus Barkskin 106.7 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.3 +2 effective Dex
Produce Flame 1 rounds
Freedom of Movement
Haste 8 rounds

Yorrick -4Str, -3Dex, -2 Con -10Will and Wisdom
Greater Magic Fang
Barkskin 106.4 minutes +4 AC
Cat's Grace 107.3 +4 effective Dex

Savin 55/115 ac 27
Friday July 7th, 2006 4:50:21 PM
Savin looks down at the dead body of the shadowdancer and slumps to his knees. "Reena is avenged." Savin feels tears fill his eyes for a moment as he thinks of his dead lover. Still he knows that somewhere Reena is smiling. She wasn't a very forgiving person at times. He will bend over the dead shadowdancer and start looting her body, looking for interesting tidbits.

As he looks for interesting tidbits, he will think about the power of the spiked chain and how it stung him as well. He understands how a regenerating troll could use it but he wonders at the wisdom of using a weapon that wounds its wielder.

Firn'gaer 2d6(4+2)+8=14
Friday July 7th, 2006 9:14:46 PM
Firn'gaer gives a sigh of relief as the woman lies dead on the ground.

"Consider it done." He says to Peerimus and then he moves back into the temple. When the troll is in view, he uses his staff to place a hemisphere wall of fire over the troll. He makes sure the troll is within the flaming wall.

Wall of Fire - 14 points of damage.

Active Spells
Detect Magic
See Invisibility
Mass Cats Grace (from Peerimus)
Mirror Image (6 images) - 105 rounds
Haste - 10 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 1/3 left
Staff charges used - 3

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2**, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration*

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Father Jasper
Friday July 7th, 2006 9:22:07 PM
Father Jasper moves out of the temple following Peerimus. He will moves to aid the worst wounded.

"I'm sorry, I don't have the means to remove the paralysis, but I think it will wear off in a few minutes."

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours
Mass Cat's Grace
Prayer - 6 rounds
Haste (from Firn'gaer) - 10 rounds

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless, Detect Evil, Divine Favor, Sanctuary, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)

2 - Bull Strength, Hold Person*, Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)

3 - Blindness/Deafness, Magic Vestment*, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - Cast

Savin "Illegal post"
Friday July 7th, 2006 10:32:15 PM
Savin will call out to Firn'gaer, "Remember to loot the body. I bet they have some interesting magic. We need to find the artifacts too."

Sly
Saturday July 8th, 2006 7:56:43 AM
Sly stands there watching Peerimus back as he exit the temple. "It is if I was not here? The leader acted as if I didnot existed?
I'll finish this war, then I'll think about this fact??" Sly will start up the toward the alter, swinging his sword back and forth. (to see if She is any where near now?)

Peerimus AC 29 HP 77/81 and Yorrick AC 25 HP 57-74
Saturday July 8th, 2006 1:11:28 PM
Peerimus waves Sly over, "I did not forget what you wre trying to say, but I simply had no idea what you were gesturing about in the Silence spell."

He calls to the others about, "And I still have a Wand if Father Jasper's spells are not enough."

Peerimus then looks to the biuilding where the foul stench of decay emminates. he was not going to like what he found there and what he would be doing for the next several hours, maybe days.

Jaeden Ohm (HP 66/106: Barkskin) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72) Illegal Second
Saturday July 8th, 2006 8:22:28 PM
Jaeden slows Dalek to a walk and the two approach the fallen lady. The last of their immediate foes to his knowledge. He notes Savin's practicality and nods. "If I had to guess I'd say it was her who had the artifact." He points to the dead shadow dancer.

With the area seemingly secured the warrior makes his way to their fallen comrad. The Half Orc is a mess and likely beyond repair. He picks up first the humanoids fallen weapons, then the body itself and throws it over Daleks rump.

Both warrior and horse make their way back to the group where Jaeden addresses Father Jasper. "Can you do anything about this?" As he asks he pulls a very dead Magog down from Dalek and lays him at the clerics feet.

A Few Seconds After. And a Few Minutes More (DM/Al) 2d6(6+3)+8=17 2d6(3+5)+8=16 2d6(6+6)+8=20 2d6(5+6)+8=19 2d6(2+6)+8=16 2d6(1+1)+8=10
Sunday July 9th, 2006 5:42:34 PM
In the first few seconds after the fall of the Drow Woman, the quiet of the small town is broken by Trace as he moves quickly around Luke and hacks several times at the prone body of the drow woman. The hiss of charred flesh follows the meaty thud of sundered flesh as flame leaps up from the body. If there had been any life left in the still form, there is none now. He moves to Shadow, still paralyzed, and he cures some of the terrible wounds on her body. Though the Black Leopard does not move, Trace can feel the rapid beating of her heart. A few steps away lies the body of his dead horse.

Within the Silence spell, Sly points to the places on the wall where he detected two magic auras that did not seem to be held by any of the group. Peerimus tends to other things first. But, as Sly looks at the places to which he points, he notices that the spots are in the exact same places as the shuttered windows.

Peerimus walks out of the Silence spell without acknowledging Sly. He tends to healing first, and warns Firn'gaer of the remaining threat posed by the regenerating Troll. Then he turns back to Sly to find him swinging his sword about as though to find someone. He apologizes for his lack of attention to Sly's communication. Sly finds nothing by swinging his sword.

Watching the flames still flicking over the body of the Drow Shadowdancer, Savin's first thoughts are for Reena. Vengeance has a hot wild flavor, satisfying in its way. His second thought is for loot, and he begins going over the body of the woman quickly patting out the few remaining flames. The first thing that he finds is a handful of half burnt scrolls. Portions remain intact, but large portions crumble to the touch. The are useless now. As he begins stripping the body of boots, gloves, a jeweled circlet, as each saleable item comes off, thoughts go through Savin's head. Thoughts of his own power, of the things that his abilities can bring him, the power to avenge, to acquire more powerful magic to further their mission, all these things can be his. It is a higher destiny beyond that which binds others. And with these thoughts he feels the bonds of Law that separate his Order from the common fighter begin to fade. He searches himself for the vision that has made him a Monk, and finds that the path is not so clear anymore. Savin has lost his way.

Firn'gaer tends to the Troll. Wielding his staff, he conjures a dome of fire over the body of the Troll. It's not possible to see into the shell of flames, but within half a minute the Troll's remains cease to regenerate. By the time the spell runs it's course the body of the Troll produces more smoke than steam.

Father Jasper moves among his wounded companions. He assures Trace that the paralysis will run it's course and Shadow will be moving soon enough.

On his own initiative, Dalek avoids the Mind Fog, skirting the building instead. Both see that the Drow Woman is down. The Slowness leaves Jaeden's limbs. But the weight does not lift from his heart. He and Dalek retrace their steps and take up the body of their fallen comrade. They present the body to Father Jasper, knowing that those with the divine gift have been known to work miracles.

As time passes, the Swarms of Locust vanish, returned to the realm from which they were conjured.

Luke and Shadow begin to stir, freed of the paralysis.

Savin finds a plain metal fork on the body of the Drow Shadowdancer.

Peerimus investigates the building from which comes the foul odor of rotten meat. The windows on the east and west sides of the building are shuttered, as are the windows of all of the buildings. But the door on the south side is unlocked. The druid opens the door. An overpowering stench of bloated carcasses comes rushing out. The buzzing of flies sounds from within the dark doorway. The building is piled waist deep with corpses! As Peerimus' eyes adjust to the gloom, he can see that they are Elfish corpses. All of them seem to be elves. All wear the remains of light armor. Most are men. A few seem to be women. The druid thanks the Mother and Father that none seem to be children.

Where is this strange town full of armored elves that the group finds itself in? And for what purpose could such a place have been put? What kind of Evil would slaughter this entire town? During the battle several of their Evil opponents mentioned the names Fidelia and Koshe Marr. And ... did one of them even suggest that this, Koshe Marr is where the Fifth and Last artifact is being held?

Jaeden Ohm (HP 66/106) Dalek (AC 22 HP 36/72)
Monday July 10th, 2006 12:56:33 AM
Knowing there is naught else that he can do for their downed comrade Jaeden looks around. He see's that Savin looks somehow troubled, but is unsure if now is the best time to talk of it so he remains silent.

He takes notice of the pile of items that Savin has collected and realized that someone should do the same for the other corpses. He moves to each of their foes bodies in turn, collecting all their gear and putting it into a pile. Once done he finds Firngaer.

"This is everything they had, minus what Savin already picked over. Might be a good time to see what may be of use."

"Savin you want to see which of the stuff you grabbed is enchanted?"

While he waits for the results he does what little he can to see to Daleks wounds.

Sly (AC 28 54/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 24/65 hp)
Monday July 10th, 2006 8:44:32 AM
All of a suden Sly can hear again, Turns and Yell out at Peerimus toward the doors, "I said that there's was more auras here on the cat walk, Auras as strong as yours"

Now Sly will look up towards the catwalk, yelling again, "YooHoo! Up on the Cat walk! Sweet-pea! Come on down and play!" Sly swing his blade back and forth, watching if either of the ones bearing the auras will come down.

Firn'gaer
Monday July 10th, 2006 10:37:13 AM
After the troll is dead, he will scan the body for any magic remaining. Once done he will return to the others to decide what next to do.

Father Jasper 4d8(8+6+6+6)+11=37 3d8(1+5+6)+11=23 2d8(3+8)+10=21 2d8(7+5)+10=22 2d8(8+7)+10=25 2d8(2+2)+10=14 d8+5=8 d8+5=13 d8+5=12 d8+5=10 d8+5=7
Monday July 10th, 2006 10:43:01 AM
"I think I have enough, but we'll have to see how for it goes." He says about healing.

Converted Spells
4th - 37
3rd - 23
2nd - 21, 22, 25, 14
1st - 8, 13, 12, 10, 7

"Let me know if there is more needed. I also have a wand."

Active Spells
Damage Reduction 2/-
Extended Magic Vestment - 20 hours

Lesser Extend Rod - 2/3 left

Spells
0 - Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic

1 - Bless*, Detect Evil*, Divine Favor*, Sanctuary*, Shield of Faith, Cure Light Wounds(d)*

2 - Bull Strength*, Hold Person*, Resist Energy*, Spiritual Weapon*, Status, Cure Moderate Wounds(d)*

3 - Blindness/Deafness*, Magic Vestment*, Prayer*, Searing Light*, Cure Serious Wounds(d)*

4 - Dimensional Anchor*, Divine Power*, Freedom of Movement*, Summon Monster 4*, Holy Smite(d)*

5 - Flame Strike*, Greater Command*, Cure Light Wounds, Mass(d)*

* - Cast

Trace and Shadow
Monday July 10th, 2006 5:10:00 PM
Trace moves to the others and begins to introduce himself, well now we can talk, I am Trace, I came to this land a long time ago and kinda went a walk about for a while just now makeing my way back. I kinda felt drawn back if you know what I mean.

What Now (DM/Al)
Monday July 10th, 2006 9:37:48 PM
Jaeden takes a cue from Savin. He begins collecting up possessions from the bodies of their adversaries.

Sly still calls out to enemies on the catwalk of the Temple. He receives no response, violent or otherwise. Luke sniffs at the body of the Drow Shadowdancer. He turns, and with his hind legs, kicks dust on her body. "She tried kill me!" he barks to Savin and Trace.

Firn'gaer concentrates on the smoking pile that was the Troll, and after some seconds he sees three auras Faint Divination, Faint Transmutation, and Moderate Conjuration. Nearby is the small pile of Glove, ring and a single Bracer that Savin had removed before. The auras are still within the blackened mass of Troll meat, and Firn'gaer wisely determines that the remaining items are far too hot to retrieve. At least for the moment.

Father Jasper moves among his comrades. There is not a one who has escaped without injury. (Please see Father Jaspers list of Converted spells and decide who gets what.)

The elf that the group had met at the edge of town introduces himself again. Shadow follows along, much calmer now.

Looting the fallen is almost a tradition among mercenary bands. Jaeden roams the area counting off the bodies as he finds them. The Shadowdancer is in the street. The Black Knight and the Troll are on the floor of the Temple. A short distance from the Troll and the Black Knight is a small pile of items to mark the spot that the pale man stood just before he turned into a bat and flew away. At the back of the Temple, Jaeden finds a stairs on either side that lead up to the Catwalk. He walks around to the balcony where he finds the remains of S'bat, the wererat lich. Of the Goblin/Ghost, there is no sign. (List of items below.)

(Those of you who have Knowledge Religion: Beat DC18 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {Both Ghosts and Liches can be destroyed. A Lich in particular will reappear unless one finds and destroys the thing that holds it's life force, its Phylactery.})

But what to do now? That is the question Firn'gaer asks. What is this place? Trace may know. He found his way here. Most likely by non-magical means. What to do about this town? Where to go from here? Back to Heranmar and the Crones?

Peerimus had walked around to the front of the building from which the horrid smell still comes. He's been quiet, and gone for some time. Savin has been unusually quiet as well. As the group goes about its business, the cloud of Mind Fog fades.

Shadowdancer
============
Haversack
Gloves
Ring
Boots
Glasses
Ring
Amulet
Circlet
Cloak
Wand
Wand
Potion
Chain Shirt
Dagger

Troll
=====
Glove of storing
Glasses
Spiked Chain
Ring
Ring
Bracers

Black Knight
============
203 pp, 5 gp
Plate Mail
Belt
Rin
Boots
Greatsword
Amulet
Scroll

Vampire
=======
27 pp, 5 gp
Cloak
Pearl
Amulet
Ring
6 Scrolls
Bracers

S'bat
=====
165 pp
Chain Mail
13 Scrolls
Ring
Pearl
Cloak

Trace and Shadow
Monday July 10th, 2006 10:40:30 PM
If our destination is up for a vote I would like to return to Hernamar or Hook city. Do we still own the armory in Hook? We had a good name there when I left last time and its been maybe two years since Ive seen that wondours place and even longer since I saw the port of Hernamar, not since we delivered it from the eternal gloom of rain and Sir Thomas rang the bell that put this tattoo on me.

One last question, have we figured out any special properties to this tattoo? The only thing I found is mine goes from red to allmost black when my mood turns foul.

Jaeden Ohm
Monday July 10th, 2006 10:58:05 PM
The grisley task of looting the dead now complete Jaeden notices that Trace is keen to speak. He leaves the pile of goods for now and makes eye contact with the Ranger.

"Your timing is good Ranger, without your aid we may have lost more then one. Names Jaeden Ohm." He extends his hand in greeting.

"The Gnome here is Firngaer, the priest is Father Jasper and Savin I think you know. The man bear who walked into that building is Peerimus. When we're not fighting he speaks with what little of a collective voice we have. Sly and Luke I believe you know... hey wait,"

Jaeden looks around.

"Where is Sly anyways? Luke can you go find him?"

He shrugs, "Anyway, Sly and Luke you know. Although Luke has ah... changed a bit since you knew him... from what I understand anyways."

The warrior points to the building that Peerimus entered. "We should go into that building and see if Peerimus needs any help. From the smell of it it may not be a pretty sight."

"While we walk there, can you tell me about how you came to be here, and where exactly here is?"

Sly and Luke d20+6=22
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 6:28:41 AM
Sly swished his sword back a forth, from the frount of the alter to the back of the Temple.

He come across the body of the Knight, Sky Smiles and talks to the dead body "Look at you! You though you were a evil Sir Lawrence!"
Hee'll search the body taking everything of use, then puts it in to his little Smuff Box

Sly get to his feet, looking up towards the cat walk and wonders if his Spider climb is still working? WHEN all of a sudden Luke jumps into his arms!

Needless to say that Sly is now flat on his back, "Alright! Patoie!(Luke licking his face) I'n alright but you r looking a little beat up?"

Luke takes off when Jaeden remind Luke of Sly, run into the Temple, jumping into Sly's arms. While he is fsce to fece with his master, he tells Sly "Witch! wanted to kill Luke!".

Sly get's up on his feet, looks toward the Cat walk, Jaeden is up there "Jaeden! Are there Three bodies there? Look for a common artifact!
Because it just dawm on me That Lich and Ghost can be distroyed, So we must find the things that holds their life forse. I think it's called Phylastery, I hope that I pronounce that right??"

Knowladge of Religion check 22 (made it.)

Peerimus d20=10
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 9:12:06 AM
The building of the dead was sometn=hing he was both prepared for and not at the same time. For a moment or two he simply stares. He can hear the others and knows what is being discussed, it never changes really. But what of these people, can they afford the time. S'Bat and possibly the ghost will be back at some point. The wizard too, looked to be undead, a vampire likely. Which means the polymorph will not hold him, he simply used it as a reason to flee and thus escape. Then there is the master of these cretins, this Fidelia, but all that is later. First is the task of this town. Peerimus moves out around the building and back to the group.

"It seems that the town protectors are dead and piled in that building." Looking at Sly knowing he is about to be extremenly mad, "Elves one in all. They are dressed as combatants, but what I did not see were any children. So the native population of the town may return." He pauses and then continues, "I am staying to bury them. I also need to go look for Yorrick. The fear has worn off by now and he is likely sunning himself somewhere. I see we have all the valuables, we can sell them and put the money to better use. I also think we should enter a few more buildings, see if we can figure out where we are. No one go alone though, S'Bat is not destroyed. and while his Phylactery may be about, I think it unlikely." With the last part Peerimus shifts to an eagle and takes to the air south west in search of Yorrick

Savin
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 8:04:54 PM
Savin stands up and takes a look into the house with the dead elves. He hears Peerimus's talk of burying them and shakes his head. "I don't mean any disrespect Peerimus, but I think we would be better to divest them of their arms and armor, to be returned to their kin, and then have Father Jasper say a few words and then torch the house. Their bodies can't be dug up for debasement or to be made into undead. I don't know the normal burial rites for elves. Sly probably knows.

I think we need to take a look around this town and the temple as well. Which God was it erected for in the first place?" Savin will direct his last question to Father Jasper. "I know they worshipped Marteaus and S'Bat got some of his powers from that evil deity, but is that his temple or one converted to their uses. Either way the temple needs to be searched. We might find out more information and a final way to get rid of these horrid undead for good. I don't wish to have to fight them again.

Then I think we need to head back to civilization and find out what this fork does. Find out if this magic and loot can be useful to us in our quest or sell it and buy some things that can help us. These were strong foes and they killed one of us. Only luck kept our losses to a minimum and now I believe we need to go against their Master. Anyone who could demand their loyalty must have great powers and a very evil heart. We need to be prepared."

Pieces of the Puzzle (DM/Al)
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 9:27:06 PM
Trace talks of going back to either Heranmar or Hook City. He's been gone for a long time. He speaks without knowledge of the cosmos rending quest that the group has been tasked with. He asks about the tattoos as though they grant powers. A look at the body of the Shadowdancer, stripped and dead, shows that the back of her hand too bears the tattoo, the mark of Chaos. Trace may wish to know what he's in for. He may decide to move on instead.

Jaeden welcomes Trace, and then heads across the street toward the building into which Peerimus had stepped.

Peerimus emerges before they reach the doorway and describes what is within. He announces his intention to bury the dead. Piled as they are, filling the entire floor, it's hard to tell just how many there are. Quite a lot to be certain.

Both Sly and Peerimus come upon the realization at the same time in different locations. S'bat is most certainly not destroyed. He will be back. So too may the unnamed Goblin/Ghost. When and where are the only real questions. That, and what might they bring with them next?

Peerimus becomes an eagle and lifts into the air in search of Yorrick. He quickly finds his friend at the western edge of the cleared ground that surrounds the empty town. Contrary to expectations, Yorrick paces in a tight semi-circle, occasionally standing upon his hind legs to see or scent the goings on within the buildings of the town. And it isn't until he spies his friend Peerimus that he stops. There is something of a sense of relief in the bear's low moaning call.

Savin calls for a respectful burial for the elven dead and then an investigation of the town and the Temple. Both the Temple and the contents of the buildings might give a clue as to what was going on in this town so apparently far from civilization. Savin's speculation is that the elves worshipped Marteaus a god of the distant Northern peoples across the great Ocean. There, Marteaus reigns as a god of Disease and S'bat had claimed His patronage many times.

And what of this plain fork that the Shadowdancer had nearly run off with. Could it be the Chime of Xaos? Or, perhaps something else? And what of the Last remaining Artifact? What was it S'bat had said?

"My Lord Marteaus will then have ALL of the Artifacts of Chaos, and KOSHE MARR will spread across the Wold!!!"

As Sly comes down from the Catwalk he notices a large relief carved on the back wall of the Temple behind the altar. It isn't easy to see, stone carvings in back rock in a dark Temple. The design shows armored elves in combat with bows and swords in hand. They fight dwarves, and everywhere they conquer. In some places even the forces of nature seem to aide the elves. Living trees grasp at dwarven victims. Winds and rains smite dwarven armies. This appears to be a Temple of War. Or used to be.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 9:29:49 PM
Firn'gaer is relieved that the fight is over and he is still alive, but still...to lose one of their own in the fight. A price too high? They have lost a couple of companions in the last few weeks. He pauses as he thinks on that, In the last few days not weeks. He pushes away the foul welling in the pit of his stomach as he looks around to the others he travels with. Some he's traveled with for what feels like a while and others not so long. As he does he reassures himself. I'm alive and as long as I draw breath I will continue, Gargul willing.

"Trace is it." He says to the new commer. "Nice to meet you. The resident wizard." He says as a squeek peeks from his robes. "I'm sorry." He says. "Come on out. It's safe for now. This is Rufus." He places a hand to his mouth as if to whisper something. "He's a little spoiled. I blame myself." The small rodent begins to squeek while standing on its hind legs. It almost looks as if Rufus is shaking his rodent fists at Firn'gaer. "Settle down, settle down I'm sorry you're not spoiled." He mouths Yes he is.

Once introductions are done, he turns to Peerimus. "I'm not sure if a burial is prudent at this time, but I can help with that. I think I can dig a mass grave pretty quickly in as a Bulette."

"I agree Savin. Their master most certainly has Xaos. We need to learn more of him before we go in. I think Hernamar first. I'd like to see if the town survived. After that we can head to Hook City. Funny thing, that was where I was going when I was dragged ito this."

Trace and Shadow
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 12:02:14 AM
Trace talks with the Firn'gaer and then pats Shadow on her side. He makes his way over to his mount, with a frown he removes the tack and saddle from his fallen horse and kneels down to give a kind of last rights to his horse and thanks him for taking the brunt of the damage that would have undoubtaably change the outcome for Trace in this battle. If yall dont mind I would like to rejoin the group, I feel better being back around my old friends.

Father Jasper
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 9:11:08 AM
"I can help Magog, give time. It will require some meditation at prayer time." He response to questions of the dead comrade. "I can even bring your horse back if you'd like."

"I think a proper burial is the least we can do for the fallen. With time I could bring them back as well. It might give us some insight into what we may face."

Sly Foxx and Luke
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 9:56:03 AM
Sly look's around as he exit the Temple, He's pretty sure that it is the Temple of a war God, that must mean there should be some of the gentry left in this town, But as Sly and Luke exit the temple, he spots the body of Magog.
"Oh! No!" Yells Sly as he runs to the body on his friend, He knell next to the body, "I told you to help the Leader! You shoule have gone to either Peerimus or Jaeden! Not Me! You did not have a chance against that Knight!"

Sly yell fot Farther Jasper, "Please come here! Magog is dead! Can you bring him back?" pleeds Sly.

Luke know that the body of Magog has been dead too long, He ask Sly "Come! let's talk to Master Trace!". Pulling on Sly's Sleeve.

Jaeden
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 3:35:01 PM
Jaeden makes a quick mental check list of the things needed to wrap up and encounter.

Father Jasper has seen to the wounded, check.
I've confirmed the death of Magog and brought his body to Jasper, check.
I've gathered what we can salvage from our foes, check.
I've welcomed the returned member, check.
Anything else.... don't think so. Ok what's next?

He address the group as a whole. "It seem's we have three descisions to make at this time. First, what to do with the Elves that have been slaughtered. I think perhaps Sly should decide this, seeing as he has been chosen by the Elven nation as one of their guardians. What do you think Sly?"

"Second, we now have a considerable supply of items we've taken from our fallen foes. Do we try to identify their nature and use them or do we simply unload them at the catacombs and split the proceeds to use as we will? This may of course depend on question three."

"Third, where is our next step? I've heard two cities suggested but are we sure those are even options? We now know that having faraday take us where there is no Chaos signature is a bit risky. so is this really an option? We also have no idea where our remaining foes are. If I'm understanding this correctly we have a Lich, Vampire and possibly a Ghost still to content with and of those only the Vampire is likely of immediate concern. Then we have this person Fidellia. Where is she and do we need to be concerned with her now. We have a name, Koshe Marr, and we know she likely has the final artifact."

My suggestion would be that before we do anything else we get more information. We can have Faraday ask Noxy to look for the remaining artifact. Also, we may be able to ask Noxy to look for the Chaos signatures of the foes that have escaped or who may come back to haunt us again. Firngaer, can you start working with Faraday? Sly, what should we do about the Elves? Do we dig a mass grave, burn them, or do nothing?"

Father Jasper (OOC)
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 4:16:31 PM
I didn't know who was at what hit points left. That's why I just did them all. Just grab numbers and I'll make them off. When they're gone we can go with wands. I felt it was easier to do it this way.

Converted Spells
4th - 37
3rd - 23
2nd - 21, 22, 25, 14
1st - 8, 13, 12, 10, 7

DM/OoC
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 4:38:19 PM
No problem, Rich. No reason you should have to watch everyone else. They need to watch their own hitpoints and take healing when it's offered.

Keep in mind also, that Peerimus has a Negative Level. Without proper research and treatment it is possible that the level loss could become permanent.

Jaeden Ohm OOC - Healing
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 6:27:55 PM
Jaeden will take the 25 and 14 point heals from the burned 2nd level spells, he is now 105/106 and is fine there.

Dalek will take the 23 from the burned 3rd level and the 13 from the burned first level spell. He is now 72/72.

Jaeden Ohm Illegal Second Post
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 6:35:01 PM
Seeing Sly begin to put items in his magic box Jaeden panicks.

"Sly stop. Don't put anything in there. Isn't that box magic? We don't know what all this stuff is yet. You could put something in there that will cause problems. Look..."

He moves back to the pile and lifts up the backpack that is in fact a Haversack. "I have no idea what this is... but what if it's one of those Haversacks. What do you think will happen if you put this inside your box? You need to make sure you know exactly what you're putting in there"

Peerimus and Yorrick 2d8(2+8)+10=20
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 6:42:30 PM
Peerimus lands and shifts quickly to get a reasssuring hug to his friend. "It is alright now Yorrick. I know the smell from the town is powerful, but everything is all right." Peerimus looks back and wonders if he should have Yorrick follow him back or simply stay here as he does. No Yorrick should come. Peerimus says a small blessing to Mother Wold and touches Yorrick, healing many of the wounds he sustatined. [CMW 20]

Then he puts a hand to the great bears back, "We have to go back now. We will leave very soon." With that druid and bear return.

To the others, "Issue with burning is unless we stay to put out the fire, the entire town is in jeapordy. The lack of children and so few women say to me that the towns population may return. Razing the town might annoy them. Has anyone?..." He stops the thought and just moves to a nearby house and with a sharp knock opens the door and enters.

REgardless of what he finds he emerges shortly. "Discussion of Faraday taking us where a Chaos signature is not is fairly moot. We know it is very dangerous to do so unless a signature can be found in Hook City or Hemmerar we're not going." the druid states factly. "Jaeden is right on pretty much everything. We, again, have virtually no info. What we do know is S`Bat follows Maerteus, Somone named Fidelia has one of the artifacts, likely the shroud that Noxy can not see and it is somewhere called Koshe Marr, which is likely a different plane of existance. Lending from the fact that Noxy can not see the Shroud. We have a great many magic items in the magic chest. We should Identify them and sell them, using the proceeds for information gathering and equipping ourselves to go to this Koshe Marr and from the looks of those with S`Bat, be prepared to battle the undead."

To the elves, I dislike the idea of fire, but i fully agree burial is impractical. I'm not leaving them as they are though. Raising any of them is out of the question to me. Also there is Magog, bury him here in honor? We can not take him to his home, we don't know where it is or really anything about him. Other than he was a fellow champion. Personally I am not comfortable standing before Gargul and asking his return knowing nothing more than that."

Savin 113/115 hps
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 7:30:07 PM
Savin will take the 37 and the 21 hit point cures putting him to 113/115 hps.

OOC Assuming we are out of combat rounds, we have all gotten together at this point and discussed a few things.

Savin shakes his head at some of the suggestions. "We need to finish searching this area first. Who knows what is in that temple. We might find the things that we need to finish the lich and the vampire there. After that we should use Faraway to take us to a city. We know it can get us to that Floating City since it was there before.

I agree we need to get the items identified and we need to do some research on this Koshe place. I am tired of going in unprepared. Sounds like a lot of undead so we might want to stock up on holy waters, holy symbols and such."

Savin will finish the conversation then start searching the temple looking for the vampires coffin and the liches vessel.

Jaeden Illegal Third Post
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 7:45:47 PM
Jaeden nods in response to Savin. "You're right about searching and I was remiss for not mentioning it. Once we make our descions we should do that. Travelling to a city however I'm not sure I agree with. We tried porting to a very small and defined area that Faraday was intimately familiar with. At least the artifiact was there for what is likely hundreds of years. Even there we had trouble. and some got dumped in the water. How can you be willing to have the artifact drop us into a city that it's been to once or twice?"

"But again we're getting way ahead of ourself. Until we search with noxy we don't know a damn thing. Who knows what a search will find. We know that Niobe was travelling to hook city. Maybe Noxy can latch on to her so we can get there?"

"Again I stress the point is we don't know and won't until we check with Noxy through Faraday."

Secret Outpost (DM/Al)
Wednesday July 12th, 2006 9:30:52 PM
There is a general move to welcome Trace back into the group.

Father Jasper announces that he has the power to raise Magog from the dead. Sly pleads for him to do so. But raising the dead is an act not taken lightly. There must be respect for the wishes of the dead as well as respect for the laws of Nature of which death is a part.

Wounds are healed.

Peerimus returns with Yorrick. There is talk of where to go next. What dangers may await. And how to best put this small and empty town to rest.

Savin searches inside the dark Temple. He finds the same relief that Sly did. Carved into the stone of the back wall, it is a scene of warrior elves in the act of conquest. It covers the whole of the wall behind the altar and under the Catwalk, wrapping around the two shuttered back windows. Aside from that, the Temple is plain, spartan, and reveals nothing else.

Peerimus knocks upon a door. There is no answer. He lifts the latch and finds the door is not locked. The druid enters, and when his eyes adjust, he finds racks and racks of unstrung bows. Elfish bows, hundreds of them. Another building contains swords in stacked crates, piled high, each crate containing different types of blades. Another building contains a small forge with both weapon and armor smithing equipment. Another building is a fletcher and bowyer. There is a leather works and a small lumberyard in which lie parts for a dismantled trebuchet. One of the buildings appears to have been a mess hall. The building in which the bodies had been piled was a barracks.

It is easy for Trace to understand now why the group of mercenaries that he had been trailing were carrying arms to this place. It is a depot for arms. A stepping stone for war.

None of the equipment stored in the buildings is to Firn'gaer's enchanted eyes magic. Mundane weapons awaiting a small army.

Tucked into the armor of the bloated bodies in the barracks is the remains of a small diary. Most of the pages are stuck together, the ink run to illegibility by the noxious fluids leaked by a warm and decaying body. There is a small section in the center, however, penned in a neat feminine elfish hand, that can still be read.

My resolve wanes by the day. What began as a call to noble destiny now stands stripped and naked folly before my eyes. Even with the Sleeper to lead our armies, how could we think to bring sword and slaughter to the length and breadth of this land? But I dare not attempt to escape this madness. Many still believe that the Sleeper will raise them up to rule all of the Wold, and they would hunt me down like a stag. Worse yet, their agents would find you and the children Severian. And they would kill you for fear that you may have heard from me of this most secret of their places.

So I can only sing for the Sleeper and hope for the call to come. Then, when we have placed all the lands under our rule, by the grace of Lord Ebyron, may all prosper under our just and even hand. I must pray for that day. For it is my only hope.

The date at the bottom is smeared. But it looks to be a date from several weeks ago. Possibly at about the time that the group had been in Ice Vein.

How S'bat and his gang had found the outpost of the elfish nation is something that may never be known. But the isolation of the local was perfect. And the Temple of War was the ideal site to Unhallow and and lure the hated adversaries to a doom that never happened.

Sly and Luke
Thursday July 13th, 2006 2:07:07 PM
Sly was very angry when he saw the elves bodies, "How dear they!" was his screem, But calm down when he heard about the way S'bat used the gredy elves. But he knows that this place exist in Elven land. He will leave the Temple to the elders to judge.

Now Sly tell the others not to bury Magog's body with the other evil Elves. "I will send a message to the Elders in Capitol City"

Sly now greet Trace Properly! "Welcome back, My Friend! I alway knew you would be back. "Now! Let me introduce you to Luke." Sly turns to Luls "Luke ! say hello to your pass Master!"

Luke sits next to Sly, raise his paw for Trace to shake "Hello! Trace, nice seeing you again."

Trace and Shadow
Thursday July 13th, 2006 4:07:12 PM
Trace thanks every one and shakes the paw of Luke, then gets busy in burning the bodies of his elves.

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday July 13th, 2006 5:01:58 PM
Jaeden waits patiently for Faraday to be consulted. His eyes follow Trace as he moves back to the building with the dead Elves and starts to burn them. When he realizes what the ranger is about to do his face scrunches up as if to say 'Did I just miss something'.

He wonders if he just imagined an entire conversation that didn't really happen or if anybody really hears him. Am I really here? he wonders. In combat or without is seems like no-one hears what I say. Wait that's not true. Peerimus does respond, and of course Dalek...

"Father Jasper, I think you better have a look at me. My wounds are healed but I think something is seriously wrong with me. I'm beginning to feel like I am somehow completely disconnect from what is going on around me."

Savin
Thursday July 13th, 2006 8:11:05 PM
Savin wanders back from the temple to listen to his friends discuss the next move. After he hears about the diary he will take a look at it and say, "Hmmm this group seems a little more militant. Looks like they were getting ready to fight for the Fey King. Wonder if they somehow drew the attention of our evil counterparts because of that.

Does anyone know where we are? Can we just walk out of here and find a town or some civilization? Trace you were here when we got here. Do you know where we are and how long of a journey it will take to travel to get somewhere with people.

I think we need to get to the Catacombs. We know we need to get to someplace called the Koshe Marr but we don't know how to get there. We might be able to hire a sage who can furnish us some information on this place. We also know that we are going to face S'bat again. I want to get some magic and or some protection against undead."

He then holds up the chime he found and asks, "Noxy, is this what we were looking for? Can it help us in some way? What does it do? Does it have a name? Is it smart like you or just a powerful magic artifact. I don't want to insult it if it is smart. Can you find us a town in this area?"

He then turns to Peerimus, "I agree that burning the town might get some people upset but this has more the feel of a base then a town. I wonder if anyone really lives here anymore. So leader, what is your decision. We walking, riding or taking a magic ride?"

Questions and Decisions (DM/Al)
Thursday July 13th, 2006 9:43:57 PM
Taking a cue from Jaeden, Sly passes Bladesinger judgment on the settlement and its slaughtered residents. Sly decides to leave the town to the Elfish Elders to deal with.

It's not clear how Sly's magic snuffbox works. It grows and it shrinks. But the risk of accident with these sorts of things is great, so Jaeden rescues the haversack just before it goes into the chest.

Trace, contrary to Sly's decision, makes ready to burn the bodies of the dead elves. Would this be in the building or outside of the building?

Jaeden watches the new elf with disbelief. It's as if he hasn't heard a thing. But what to do with the bodies? Leave them to decompose upon the floor? There are quite possibly over one hundred elfish bodies stacked inside. It would be a long days work to bury all of them. A long day of hard and filthy labor. But would it be worth it? Would it be the right thing to do?

Savin appears anxious to move on. The question is How? Savin has many questions, actually. Questions that other of his companions have asked before as well. Both the Vision of Noxnyx and the Ring of Far and Away are in Firn'gaer's haversack. What harm could asking do?

Father Jasper
Thursday July 13th, 2006 9:48:36 PM
Father Jasper Spends some time talking with all the party members and making sure that the party is healed and feeling well.

He talks to Jaeden about his thought and councels the great fighter about his feeling of dissassocition and disconnection from the people around him

He also talks to Sly to see if there are any rights that they sould be taking with the dead elves as to make sure there burried with honor due

then spens some time in pray to Alemi in quite

Trace and Shadow
Friday July 14th, 2006 1:18:38 AM
Trace turns to talk to Sly. "I think for to keep from starting a pleague we should burn the bodie. My heart says we should bury them as you suggest but I dont want to be here and attacked while wearing my self out burying these brothers. I think for safety sake and speed we should give them a cermony and burn the bodies but in a respectfull way. I didnt mean to ignore you , sometimes I talk to my self and when I decide what to do I set out to do it and dont realize that everyone cant read my mind. But without question I will do what the group suggest.

(would burned in one building, I think would be easist unless Trace decides that the large fire would set the entire village ablaze and maybe the forest in which case he would use a controlled fire away form all structure and trees.)

Firn'gaer (catching up, sorry)
Friday July 14th, 2006 7:57:30 AM
"No, no magical containers in the Snuffbox." He says confirming what everyone was thinking.

Rufus shakes his head and squeeks, Bad, very bad...

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"Father Jasper, perhaps a Commune spell or Speak with Dead may reveal some information. At least it will fill in some detail on what happened here." He says looking to Peerimus and then to Father Jasper. "I'd like to keep the journal. Perhaps given time I could learn more into the nature of this place's purpose."

"Peerimus, can you take an aerial scout to see what else is near. I'd like to know what's near-by." He says to the druid. "Then we'll have a better idea if magical transport is needed or if we walk. As of now our only means of magical transport is Faraday. We'll need something else." He says with a hand stroking his beard.

********************

Firn'gaer takes out Faraday and Noxnyx from his haversack. "Morning Faraday." He says to the artifact. "Faraday, do me a favor, can you look in on Niobe? Her position is a close enough point of reference for that area to get us within a few miles. Wouldn't you say?" He says to Faraday.

"If Faraday can't locate a close enough point to Hook City or Hemmerar then I suggest we camp for the day and discuss our options."

He looks at Trace. "Trace how did you find this place? What is the nearest settlement to this and how far is it?"

"I need to go to Hook City. I want to do some research on Koshe Marr. Also, there may be some information on Fidellia. It's a large city so let's put it's resources to good use."

"Whatever is decided we should set up camp and wait 'til tomorrow. We're all battle weary and there are still some wounds to be tended as well as burial of the dead."

Sly and Luke
Friday July 14th, 2006 8:37:30 AM
Sly goes to Firn-gare, "Friend Furn-gare, I will look around for a Elven High Way entrance around here. If i find one it will take us first to the Elven Capital City, there you can tell about this place, Maybe they know something about this place." Sly start to leave when he thinks he knows where they are, Sly turn toward Firn-gare "Oh! I almost forgot, We are in the Elven Forest and to the east is the Elven Capital!"

Sly will go off into the woods, to find a big tree where there could be an entrance.

Luke follows Sly, "We go on high road again??"

Sly answers Luke "Only if we find an entrance."

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+21=23
Friday July 14th, 2006 10:14:47 AM
Peerimus starts nodding to Savin, "Now that I have entered several of the other buildings I agree. It definately seems to be a base and staging area. A prelude to war upon the rest of the lands. It would seem that many have a much different take on Ebyron and his return. Razing the entire base may not be a bad idea given that."

"Firngaer Fine idea on that, I will in a few moments. I would not want to set camp here and a quick scout is in order for that as well. I also agree Niobe and Hook City is our best bet. Everything we want is there."

The druid smiles a bit on the surface and a great deal on the inside, Poor Jaeden

As Sly heads off to locate an entrance to the highway and to the elves, Peerimus looks back to the building of dead elves and to Trace. His brow furrows and his hand pets Yorrick. Quietly he says to himself "The elves may be at war Sly and you and Trace may not know it."

As others question Trace, who did after all arive on foot, as to where they are he waits for the answer.

Peerimus will also in short order atke flight as a Hawk to about 200' up and look about. Pulling a full circle of the encampment about 50' beyond it. [Spot 23]

Jaeden Ohm
Friday July 14th, 2006 12:16:28 PM
As soon as Firngaer pulls out Faraday and Noxnyx Jaeden turns his attention from Father Jaspers attempts at comforting words to the Gnome and his working.

This is what we really need to know.

"Trace, thank you for staying your hand with the flame. I'm still not sure that that is the best course of action." He speaks to the group but every other couple of seconds his eyes flick back to see what is going on with Firngaer.

"Consider this. The Elves were preparing for war as Ebryon's influence drove them to delusions of a supremecy of the fey and the 'natural'." The warrior has enough diplomatic reasoning to know that he has to be careful with this line of thought speaking to Peerimus. "I mean, a supremecy so ablsolute as to require the subserviance of everything else."

He points to the discovered journal. "But that is proof that even under that influence the belief was not absolute. And now, without that presence, I think it likely that the Elves will no longer pursue this course of action. Of course, if Sly can this highway he's looking for then perhaps we can find the truth of the matter."

"My fear about burning the bodies without Sly's approvalis that if we are doing something that is not proper to their dead the Elven nation may take it as an act of desecration. One that would require retaliation. We do have strength, but I doubt we could last very long against the entire Elven nation."

"Also, we may have to be careful. Our tracks are all over this place. If we leave by a non-magical means our tracks could be picked up any day by an Elven scouting party. It is possible that we could get credit for this slaughtering."

"Perhaps, if Sly finds this highway he's looking for we should go first to the Elven capital to explain what we found. From there he should be able to find a highway that gets us close to some other city. Or perhaps there is a branch of the catacombs there that we could use. And maybe, just maybe Sly can find out something there about Fidelia and this Koshe Mar."

Trace
Friday July 14th, 2006 3:57:30 PM
(ooc:Al can you answer the where from for Trace? Trace basicly has been traveling in the wild, not sure the last large city that is near.)

Savin
Saturday July 15th, 2006 7:22:00 AM
Savin not liking that one of his friends is heading off on his own will murmer to Peerimus, "I will go with him and see if I can keep him out of trouble." He pauses, searches Peerimus's eyes and continues, "Peerimus, you have a big heart but don't let yourself get to distracted by these dead elves. We are destined to meet and stop a much greather evil. That is our job. Though I feel compassion and sympathy for these dead elves, they have passed on and the bodies are only empty shells. I am more concerned on what happens if we fail. Lot more people out there who will suffer and die."

Savin puts his hand on the druids shoulder, "Leadership is a burden, more so now than before. You literally have the whole weight of the Wold on your shoulders now. Be compassionite but choice wisely."

Savin will hurry after Sly

Arms Against Decisions (DM/Al)
Sunday July 16th, 2006 2:59:12 PM
The fate of the town and the mortal remnants of it's former occupants remains under discussion.

Firn'gaer suggests a Commune or a Speaking with the Dead to Father Jasper as a way to get more information about this area. The wizard knows that decisions are best battled with information as the weapon in hand. He suggests that Peerimus take an aerial look at the town and its surroundings.

Sly thinks of another way that his elfish heritage may be of help and decides to search for a link to the Elven Highway. And as he does, Peerimus suggests that the Elves may be at war. It's a dire thought. It's a thought that could tear a Bladesinger in two, for where would his loyalties lie in the end?

Peerimus, before leaving to take Firn'gaer's suggestion, asks to hear how Trace came to be upon this lonely plateau. All listen as Trace tells his story. (See Trace's Story below.)

Rather than have Sly take to the woods alone, Savin announces that he will accompany the Bladesinger. Before he goes, he leaves words of sympathy and wisdom with Peerimus. He feels his own words stir something within him. Where is the Law in this lawless place? What is right and what is wrong? Is that the same as what is Lawful and what is not? He feels the tenets of his teachings are being tested here.

Both Savin and Sly stay as Firn'gaer takes out both the Vision of Noxnyx and the Circle of Far And Away. To Trace's suprise, the metal ring that Firn'gaer brings out begins to talk. (See Faraday and Noxnyx below)

Faraday chatters on, answering any and all questions as best he can for an entity that lives in a radically different way than any those he is speaking to. Afterwards, Sly and Savin make their way to the edge of town, down the steep slope of loose skree and off into the thick woods. Sly stops at a tree of sufficient size and begins searching for the door that would take them to the very tops of the branches. There is no door. He moves to the next tree. And the next. And the next. And the next. Nothing. There are no entrances here to the Elven Highway.

And it occurs to the Bladesinger that there may be no connection to the Elven Highway for a reason. It is possible that this place was meant to be secret hidden even from Elves as well as others. If that is the case, then who is keeping this secret? Who can be trusted in the Elven Capitol? Maybe not even the Council of Elders themselves.

Peerimus becomes an eagle and takes to the air. The town is a small flat plateau nestled into the foothills of a mighty mountain range. To the west, the dark green of the forest tops rolls like an unending carpet as far as his eye can see. To the east gray rock and stone rise to the sky. Somewhere within those mountains is the Dwarven cavern city of Turak Nor. There are no signs of roads or other towns. Streams or trails may wend their ways along the forest floor, but they are all hidden from the air by the forest canopy.

Trace's Story (DM/Al)
Sunday July 16th, 2006 2:59:35 PM
Trace Jacobs, long gone from the group, tells his story. He had wandered the land alone since falling from the wagon during the Great Race. On the outskirts of Dremoria he caught wind that bands of mercenaries have been hired to move large quantities of weapons into an area on the eastern frontier. Finding the trail of one of these bands had taken some time. Track them through the forest was proving to be less difficult.

In a small secluded vale with a peaceful gurgling stream, he came suddenly upon their camp. At least, what was left of it. The parts of at least seven men and women lay scattered and decomposing across the area. From the evidence, they may have been dead for several weeks. Crates of elven bows lay broken apart, their contents ruined, as though from the simple joy of destruction. There was evidence that some of the men and women had had their flesh eaten by other than the wild animals of the area.

From that point, there were new tracks to follow. This trail was not as easy to read. The killers were clearly much more skilled than their prey had been. The trail lead into a group of foothills. Eventually it had wound up at a small plateau on which a rough frontier town lay. He had out in the brush watching the town from just below a loose slope of skree.

The town had appeared deserted, and finally, after a time, he had decided to investigate.

That is how he had come to be in the place he was when the Children of Chaos had teleported behind him. As far as he knows, there is no other town or settlement of any note for several days journey around. Ideal for a secret weapons depot.

Faraday and Noxnyx (DM/Al)
Sunday July 16th, 2006 2:59:56 PM
"Hooo. Everything alright now? Did you find out who those others were? Who were they? Oh, good morning, Firn'gaer. It is a good morning, isn't it?" The Circle of Far and Away begins its usual chatter as soon as it and the Vision of Noxnyx are taken from Firn'gaer's haversack.

"Hey, hey, hey! Is that Xaos?" Colors swirl on the face of the Vision of Noxnyx. To Firn'gaer's trained eye, eleven dense dots of color stand out from the swirl of background movement. Eleven. The seven of them and four artifacts. Unless one of the dots was Magog's body.

"Hey, yeah. You think that's Xaos, Noxy? Yeah, I think that's Xaos too. Looks like here. Feels like her too, you say?"

"Well, four down, one to go."

"What? Niobe? Sure."

"Niobe. Yes. Niobe. You remember Niobe, don't you? Yes. Right." The screen on the Vision of Noxnyx suddenly changes with a *blink*. To Firn'gaer's eye there is a single dot. As he watches, the dot moves toward the bottom of the screen. Even a less than careful keeping of the time would suggest that the last time the group saw Niobe had been little more than two days ago. The trip from Heranmar to Hook City is much longer than that. From the position of the sun it is little more than 10 in the morning. A caravan would be well started on its day's journey by now.

"Um, you know neither Noxy or me can tell you where she is, right? I mean, in relation to your Wold, that is. Some day I'd like to be around long enough to learn about the Wold in which I exist. But after we're needed, we get whisked away. Hundreds of years go by. And by the time we're re-discovered, everything's changed. There's not much I forget. But what's the point in remembering when everything you remember is long gone?"

"So, anything else you want to know? Oh, and tell us about the others. In all my existence this is the first time that's happened. Pretty exciting, I tell you. The stuff that makes a millennium underground worthwhile."

Trace and Shadow
Sunday July 16th, 2006 7:45:12 PM
Trace stands up and brushes off his hands, well I am ready to hear the plan, as you humans would say, Im all ears, (trace smiles wheile pulling on his pointed elven ears.)

Firngaer (sub Jason)
Sunday July 16th, 2006 8:15:09 PM
While the others do this and that Firgaer stays focussed on Faraday and Noxnyx. "Ok Faraday, there's a few more thing's I'd like Noxy to look in on if you don't mind."

"First, lets see if Noxy can find the final artifact yet..."

"Ok next, I'd like to see if we can get Noxy to find the chaos signature for the ghost and the lich that we just fought. If you don't know how to tell who those where, just ask him to search for all the signatures that we first saw here. Except for him of course." He points to Trace.

"Now I have a couple questions for you Faraday. Feel free to consult Noxy as well. Do the names Fidelia or Koshe Marr mean anything to you?"

Jaeden Ohm
Sunday July 16th, 2006 8:22:30 PM
Only Father Jasper, Firgaer, Trace and Jaeden remain where the group met up after combat. The warrior knows that it might be awhile before the others return so he makes himself busy with brushing and feeding Dalek. The ritual of caring for his horse is calming to both Dalek and Jaeden and he soon finds himself calm and focused.

"We'll have a plan soon Trace." He says in response to the Rangers racially uncharacteristic impatience. "As I said earlier, what collective voice we have is spoken by Peerimus who is now scouting to better make a descision. When he, Sly and Savin return, and when Firngaer finishes with the artifacts, we'll have much more information to make a decision with. At least, I hope we will."

He listens to exchange between Firngaer and Faraday but continues to speak to Trace.

"You must have questions. Perhaps while we wait for the others to return I can give you some answers."

Savin
Sunday July 16th, 2006 8:59:39 PM
Savin will consult with Faraday before he leaves with Sly. He holds up the chime and asks, "What is Xaos role in breaking up the chaos lord Faraday? You take us to him, Noxy finds them, what we know as the Bane of Serbone keeps him from changing forms, what is Xaos job? Can she help us battle these counterparts?

They seem to be throwing a wrench into the normal operation of destiny. They are powerful but many seem monster like. Well all except the dark knight. We had a ghost, a troll, a vampire, a lich and a drow. Well I guess you can't call drows monsters. They bear our tattoos and seemed to be working for someone else. This Fidelia that Firn'gaer mentioned."

Savin will then ask Firn'gaer and Peerimus, "I have been thinking and I think it would be best if we found some way to get to the Catacombs to identify the magic and sell it. Buy some things designed to fight the undead since we are going to see S'bat again and possible more undead. Firn'gaer.. Can you teleport? Maybe if you went alone and then could teleport back here, we could save time. I would bet our enemy is somewhat disorganized right now. If that isn't possible, then mabye Peerimus and I could go. I can travel very fast when alone and Peerimus could either shrink down to an animal I could carry or perhaps something that could fly? I should easily be able to cover 100 miles a day. My problem is navigation. If Peerimus was along who could fly above and check the terrain, we should be able to move very quickly.

(ooc Did some quick calculations. Savin's base is 70' or 140' with a double movement. That is 1,400' a minute. That's 84,000 feet an hour. I can't remember how many feet are in a mile but I divided by 5,500. In 8 hours Savin should be able to cover 122 miles by just my normal movement.)

Savin will follow along with Sly after all the conversations and say, "I think we are going to have to do this the old fashioned way.

Posting Report For
Monday July 17th, 2006 2:37:11 AM
Game 4 for the week of Jule 10-14

Name MTWTF

DM AL XXXXO-SS

Sly&Luke XXXXX
Savin OXXXO-S/SS
Peerimus OXXOX
Firn-gare XXOOX-SS
Jaeden XX2XX-SS
Trace XXOXX-SS
Fr.Jasper OOXXO

Adm; Firn-gare is sub by Jason, Krista would like to come back into the Game (Don't know if she'll play her old Magog or a new Character/

Sly and Luke
Monday July 17th, 2006 2:53:19 AM
Sly look for an entrance to the Elvin Highway, BUT for some odd reason he cannot find one??. "Savin! This is a mystery to me? I cannot find a entrence? Let's go back and report to both Peerimus and Jaeden."

So the trio returns to the village. Sly will sit on the ground (Waiting for Peerimus to return, Sly want to talk to both Lesders). Sly is very silent, he has a stick in his hand, he is also doodulling on the ground.

Luke follows Both Sly and savin, he will also sit beside his master, "No! go high?" the dog ask.

"No! Luke, there's no high way here!" answers Sly.

Luke look to Sly "What mean? No go?"

Sly starts to scratch Lukes ear, tell the dog "It Means that The Elders don't know about this little village!!"

Sly goes back thinking and waiting for Peerinus to come back.

Trace and Shadow
Monday July 17th, 2006 5:17:24 PM
Trace decides to sit down and eat some rations with Shadow while wiating for the others to come back. He takes this time to look over Shadow for any wounds not noticed before.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=36
Monday July 17th, 2006 5:23:40 PM
Yorrick moves over and gives Trace and Shadow another good sniffing. The scent is relatively familiar and with his immediate goal accomplished the bear looks skyward with a small plaintive moan. Yorrick was certainly quite uncomfortable with where he was and was impatiant to be gone from the area.

Soon enough Peerimus returns to the ground and shifts back to human. "As we thought, there is likely nothing for days. Now that is not soo much an issue to me. We have dealt a hard blow to this mistress Fidelia, but we shall secure that blow. The drow, knight and troll we vaporize beyond reconstitution of necromancy. To the point of travel, Niobe is still not to Hook city but we could easily make Heranmar by this time tomorrow. I can go ahead of us and the rest of you could move to my location via Faraday."

"We are surrounded by trees on a small plateu, if we set fire to the building we must stay to assure it does not spread beyond control. Given what we know of this base and such, I believe destruction by fire to the dead to be the best course, but I will defere that to Trace and Sly."

"The lack of an elven Highway unfortunately does not mean the elders do not know about this place Sly. It simply means we are off the beaten path. Our first order of business is the bodies."

Looking to the group, "We bring Magog, I'll not bury him near unhallowed ground nor in this village of hatred and war. We knew little of him, but he deserves that much I know. Sly has everything we could sell to eeauip ourselves against our new dark foes yes?"

"Then lets set to making sure the Necormancers will have no new supplies of flesh to pervert."

Peerimus then starts to setting fire to the building, after the knight, troll, drow and bones of S'Bat are placed within. Assuming no one overly objects of course.
[Survival for seeting controlled fire and keeping it that way 36]

Savin "illlegal post
Monday July 17th, 2006 8:40:03 PM
Savin looks at Peerimus and asks, "How are you going to travel? In bird form? I would like to go with you if you don't think I would slow you down to much. I would stay to the ground but not sure if one of us should just go off on their own. I can travel fast, not as fast as a bird since I have things to go around but still consider taking me with you."

Peerimus and Yorrick illegal second
Monday July 17th, 2006 8:58:35 PM
"I need to wait until tomorrow and plan to travel much faster than mere flight." the druid gives a grin to the monk, but I was planning on taking you as well." Looking a bit to the others, "No one should ever be anywhere by themselves unless there is no other way." Peerimus in no way will elaborate, he merely gives a chuckle if asked further.

Father Jasper
Monday July 17th, 2006 9:44:57 PM
Jasper waits with the warrier
but remains silent praying to Alemi
and thinking on things that had past over the last few days

Faraday's Answers (DM/Al)
Monday July 17th, 2006 10:06:31 PM
"Final Artifact. Right," the plain brass circle says in reply to Firn'gaer. "The Shroud of Atman. What do you say, Noxy? Hehe. Get it. He doesn't speak. What do you say?" The Circle chuckles to itself. "And the others too. The one's you saw before. Koshe Marr? Hmmm. Fidelia? Hmmm."

"Huh?"

The screen of the Vision is blank. Faraday is silent.

"Um ... " Voice comes at last from the loquacious Circle. "I'm not sure what he means. He says that he knows they're somewhere. I don't remember anything like this every happening either. He says that he feels them somewhere, but he can't see them. When I bond with him, I feel them too. I can feel Atman. And I can feel two of those others too. There were six before. But now there are only two. It's like having something right in front of you, you know it's there, but you can't see it."

"With you, the others, Niobe, even the elf over there, it's different. We can see you plain as ... well as day if you'll excuse the idiom from someone who's got no eyes. It's like they're hidden in the dark. I might be able to take you there with just the feeling. It feels different from a blind jump. But I can't guarantee what will happen."

There's an audible sigh from the Circle.

"But you asked about a Fidelia and a Koshe Marr. I got to apologize if it's important. But I've never heard of them. I've lived a long time. But there are a lot of things I haven't heard of. Sometimes even gods can rise and fade away in the time between the times I'm needed. But I bet I can tell you who would know. Lady Watcher. She hears everything and remembers all of it. I bet she would know."

"Xaos, on the other hand, I can tell you about. Xaos is used to call Chaos into being. She's not very good at fighting, I'm afraid. You see, Chaos is building, gathering, becoming the Destructor. It's not here yet, and you don't want it to be. Noxy is your eyes. I don't take you to Chaos. I take you to the Place That's Not A Place. That's where you'll battle. What Xaos does then is to call Chaos into being. She sounds, and Chaos gathers. It forms into the Destructor before its time. That's an advantage. Then you do battle. Seribond will give you another advantage. It will keep the Destructor from changing forms. That's important. You'll see. Then, when you've defeated Chaos, you must resurrect it. And that's why you need the Shroud of Atman."

"If you don't resurrect Chaos you will have absolute and unbending Law. No freedom. No creativity. All things are done in the name of Law. Sometimes some very terrible things. Good and Evil will be indistinguishable. It's not a pretty sight."

Leaving With A Bang (DM/Al)
Monday July 17th, 2006 10:06:50 PM
Trace, though one of the original members of this group, is a newcomer to the task for which the Children of Chaos were born. He sits on the sidelines with Shadow with Yorrick nearby snuffing at the elf and cat. There is little Trace can do for the Leopards wounds right now. But his mere presence seems to calm her. She purrs, a deep throaty murmur.

Jaeden, though with the group for a relatively short time, seems to have a great deal of faith. He ensures Trace that a plan will be forthcoming shortly.

Firn'gaer and Savin put questions to the two artifacts, the Vision of Noxnyx and the Circle of Far and Away. (See Faraday's Answers, above).

Savin proposes a way out. But he also hits on the major problems of his plan, navigation. How to find the way. Even with a guide in the sky it would be difficult to find the way out when you don't even know where you are.

Trace could lead the group out. He found his way in after all. He could also tell the group that the nearest bastion of civilization would be the cities of Dremoria. But would it necessarily be safe there? Even with a Bladesinger in your midst. According to Trace's best guess it would be between two to three weeks travel overland to the coast. This place must be deep in the interior of the continent. From the coast, it might take another week or so to either Heranmar in the north or Hook City in the south.

Sly tells Peerimus of the lack of access to the Elven Highway. Peerimus considers flying out and using himself as a beacon for Faraday to bring the rest. But in light of Trace's information, the druid must revise his estimation of the trip to at least three and a half days, even at the speed of flight. And that is if he can find an easy path through the Gray Tooth Mountains. Or is he considering something else?

Niobe and Silus Destin's caravan, on the other hand, must be no more than two days south of Heranmar. (Knowledge Geography vs DC10 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {It would be another 9 days march from there to Hook City.})

But the concern of the moment is for the bodies of the slain elves. There is a consensus that Fire is the way to put them to rest. The remains of the group's Evil counterparts are gathered up and put into the same building as their slaughtered victims, and the entire building is set ablaze. None of Peerimus' experience with wild natural fires could prepare him for this.

The building catches fire readily, and soon it is completely engulfed in roaring flames. A column of dark black smoke rises straight up into the air, a dark black pillar that thrusts upward into the sky. The sound of dull explosions come from within the building as bloated corpses expand and explode. The heat for at least 15 feet around the building is too dangerous to brave. The heat alone is enough to catch the neighboring buildings on fire. Soon half the town is ablaze and the group is forced to retreat, leaving behind the corpse of Trace's dead horse. The heat from the burning town creates it's own winds. Dancing thermal updrafts fling sparks and smoke this way and that.

Fortunately, the area of cleared ground designed to defend the town from spies and squads of creeping infiltrators, also keeps the fire from reaching the forest. By late evening the fire has burned down to the extent that the blackened skeleton of the town can be approached. The sun will set within two or three hours. The sky is full of smoke.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 12:04:05 AM
"Well we best pick a direction and be off at once. We've got about two or three hours of light left and we won't find this to be a good camping area."

The wind briefly switches course, sending a noxious patch of black smoke across the gathered heros. "Plus, that column of smoke will attract much attention."

He finishes loading up whatever needs loading onto Dalek. Including the body of Magog, all the Half Orcs equipment, whatever else remains of the loot.

He looks to Peerimus for final word on the direction of travel.

Firngaer (sub Jason)
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 12:06:36 AM
Once Faraday finishes speaking Firngaer immediately fills the silence with another question. "Can Noxy find Lady Watcher? Can you take us to her?"

Still intent on the artifact Firngaer largely ingnores the rest of the Children.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 1:24:14 PM
Sly agrees to go along with the group. He will help contain the fire.

OOC: we are having a heat wave here in conn. I'm sorry for the short post but I don't fell so good.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 3:59:12 PM
As the fire blazes through the village and turns into a veritable firestorm, Peerimus watches. It happened for the most part how he anticipated, though he was surprised the elves had constructed such highly flammable structures and had apparently taken no safe guards against a fire attack. But that was supposed to be one of the benefits of a hidden encampment, you didn't get attacked in the first place. He let the thought pass to irrelevancy.

Looking to the group as the buildings fell in on themselves, "There is a good site about a mile from here near a stream I spotted while overhead. The forest will offer some protection and the distance we will move in will help mask our departure. Trace, you can handle our rear and mask our trail. I'll lead. We'll set camp and move to Heranmar just after first light."

With that Peerimus will lead the group out the southern direction, down the slope and into the wood. Peerimus will move in a good mile or two to a location near a stream and off any existing game trail.

Trace and Shadow d20+6=14 d20+11=27 d20+9=27 d20+5=17
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 4:53:47 PM
Trace moves with effiency using his tracking skills to hide their path away from the village. He tells Shadow to move ahead and to keep an eye out while he works. Trace takes his time to make sure the trail that is left behind is extreamly hard to follow.

(Shadow spot 14) (Trace geogerphy 27, spot 27, listen 17 .... use of tracking abilty to hide the groups trail ((has the racial abilty of tracking and swift tracking))

Savin
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 8:02:30 PM
Savin moves along again walking real slow to not get ahead of the others. "I don't suppose you guys feel like jogging do you? Peerimus, when ever your ready let me know. We will have to get the magic items from Sly to be identified. Everyone else give me a wishlist from the Catacombs."

Putting It Behind (DM/Al)
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 9:12:24 PM
"Lady Watcher?" the Circle replies to the Gnome. "No. The Crones are people of their own. They may go down through the age just like us and you. And they've always tried to help you when they can. But they're not ... they're not born of Chaos. Do you understand?"

"If it makes you feel any better, that's a question that you always ask."

Black smoke still rises into the air, but the fire is no more than smoldering blackened timbers. The party leaves the small plateau, making their way down a trail that wends down the slope of loose skree and into the same trail that Trace had used to arrive here. One by one, the Children of Chaos walk into the cool and dark of the forest canopy, and the trackless pine timberlands that cover the foothills at the base of the great mountains, swallows them up.

Save for the movement of the party, the forest is quiet. Going is slow. Especially with the time taken for Trace to obscure the parties trail. To Savin and his supernaturally quick step, the pace is painfully slow. He seems particularly keen on a shopping trip. Materialism and the Monk.

After two hours of travel, the party comes to the spot that Peerimus had picked out from the air. It is one hour before dusk. But in the shade of the pine woods, the light is already dim to the humans. There is a stream running swift clear and cold amidst large mountain boulders and a rocky river bed. Peerimus looks at the trees. They are all pines. Various types, but pines all. Most of the trees in his clearing were deciduous, but there must surely be a pine or two.

Night is coming. The day had held so much death and destruction. Magog's body rides behind Jaeden's saddle. The sky is clear. In the forest, so close to the mountains, the night promises to be cold. But here, so near the mountains, the sky at night also promises to be full of stars.

Firngaer (Sub Jason) d20+7=22
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 11:23:37 PM
With Faraday being unable to find the Crones Firngaer still believes that Hook city should be their final destination. Circumstances, he understands however, do not always allow for ones wants.

When the others start walking down the path he floats up and glides along behind Jaeden. He keeps both Faraday and Noxy out and holds a continuous conversation with the former. The wizard it seems is still keen to learn to directly communicate with Noxy despite his so far less then successful attempts.

Firngaer frowns at one point when Jaeden grabs him from the air and sits him atop Dalek. He glares at the warrior for a moment until he realizes that this is indeed better for his studies. [Int check for learning to communicate with Noxy = 22]

When the group stops to camp Firgaer finds a quiet place and studies his spell books. He turns in early, only to rise early and continue his studies.

Notes
Lesser Extend Rod - 0/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 1/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2**, ray of enfeeblement*, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility*, knock, mirror image*, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2*, fly*, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door*, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball*, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere*, mage's lucubration*

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday July 18th, 2006 11:33:40 PM
Jaeden Ohm stays quiet for the hike. There is a time for talk and a time for revelry, but the trail is neither. Particularly considering the grisley scene being left behind.

At one point during the hike, after noticing Firgaer almost bump into him a few times, he turns and places lifts the Gnome onto Daleks back. He wants to smile but a glare from the Gnome washes it right away before it even forms.

When Peerimus calls for a stop he does his part in helping to set up camp. Once done he unloads the remaining loot that he stopped Sly from loading into his snuff box and offers it to Savin.

"Here Savin. With this you should have everything that I collected from the bodies. I'm not sure how much we'll get so I'm not sure what I can get out of my share. Let me think on it tonight and tomorrow morning before you leave I'll let you know".

Before turning in for the night Jaeden offers to take which ever of the guard shifts nobody else wants.

Sly Foxx and Luke
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 7:09:00 AM
Sly will keep company with Trace, "I'm Sorry that you lost your Cat, Trace, From what I've seen of him in action, he was a good fighter."

Sly will be with Trace, helping as much as he can, But all the time he think over as to why there is no Elven Highway around this area??

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=33
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 5:06:10 PM
Arriving Peerimus moves to create a small and hopefully unnoticed campsite. "It will be chilly tonight and the air suggests of dampness, stay wrapped up on watch and in your rolls. We'll go with 3 shifts. Jaeden and I will take the first, Yorrick, Dalek and the rest of the animals will likely be awake for most of it as well. Then we shall wake Sly and Trace and Savin the last watch would then be Firgaer, Father Jasper and Sly and Trace still. Our elven friends only need the 4 hours from the first shift. We keep a low ember fire only and keep the everburning torches hidden. The less light we give off the better. the trees and rocks should break up most of our light and noise and with luck we'll go undisturbed."

Peerimus will use his survival skills to try and erect a hidden small camp. DC 33

Trace and Shadow
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 5:41:50 PM
Trace beds down for the night and untill it is his turn to take watch he takes the time to memorize his spells for tomorrow. He sits with Shadow and tends to her wounds and feeds them both. Trace offers to hunt if anyone is in need of food otherwise he is content with his rations at this time.

Savin d20+6=24 d20+8=13
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 7:56:06 PM
Savin rolls around camp collecting firewood and digging a fire pit. He lites a fire and makes a small but servicable cooking fire. He will then ask, "I am going to make some stew. Anybody have anything that can go into it? I am running low on supplies but still have plenty of spices.

Savin takes whatever ingredients are offered and makes an excellent stew which he gladly shares among his friends. He will then pull out his pan pipes and play soft music hoping to ease the tension around camp.

OOC Al, I am at work, and don't have character sheets so I am guessing on the skill rolls.

cooking 24
panpipes masterwork item 13

father Jasper
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 8:29:48 PM
Jasper will set up his bedroll near the fire to keep warm
chat a bit if anyone is willing about nothing of real value but just to had a conversation ( small talk ) and then pray a bit and roll up in his bed til his shift at watch

Night In The Mountain Forest (DM/Al)
Wednesday July 19th, 2006 9:34:09 PM
Firn'gaer wracks his brain around how to go about establishing a telepathic contact with the Vision of Noxnyx. But even if possible, where does one begin within one's own brain. He cannot find the knack of it. Meanwhile, Faraday chats on. Just before Firn'gaer puts the artifacts away for the evening, the Circle comes up with an idea.

"Say, since you've seen these two that you're looking for, why don't you try a normal scrying? Have you thought of that?"

Peerimus finds a group of large mountain boulders against which several fallen trees had fetched up when the river was in full during the melt of mid-spring. The middle of this area provides a screen from both the wind as well as watchful eyes. The group sets up a small fire as an evening mist drifts down out of the mountains and night falls like a gentle cloth.

Sly helps Trace, but his mind is on the mystery of the Elven Highway. Why does it not reach here? So near Dremoria? The only reason he can think of is that the town was meant to be hidden *by* elves *from* elves. Elves against elves, the implications of that are terrible for the Bladesinger to contemplate.

But though the night is cold, it is uneventful. Late at night, Yorrick senses another bear, one of his smaller black cousins. But the bear is merely curious. And certainly not mad enough to attack a group as large and dangerous as this. The pine woods at the foot of the great mountains has a deep peace all its own.

Night passes.

Morning comes.

Peerimus has an idea.

[ OoC: All spell casters, please post spell lists for this new day. ]

Firngaer - Back Posting (sub Jason)
Thursday July 20th, 2006 1:16:17 AM
"We could try," the Gnome shrugs in response to Faraday's suggestion. "But that'd have to be Peerimus as I don't have anything to help in that area. If we are going to scry however, we should do it in the morning so we don't give ourselves up."

Firngaer (sub Jason)
Thursday July 20th, 2006 1:27:44 AM
Waking in the morning Firngaer streches his short little arms high into the sky. He looks wistfully at Noxy but the mage is disciplined enough to know his priorities. He remains in his bedroll and opens his spell books for further study, leaving breakfast for someone else to cook.

As soon as Firn rises from his bed roll he begins chanting what by now the group knows as his morning ritual. Briefly the air around the Gnome shimmers and the group knows what this means. He is magically shielded [cast: mage armor, self].

Notes
Lesser Extend Rod - 3/3 left
Lesser Silence Rod - 3/3 left
Staff charges used - 1

Day's Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), flare, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic

1 - alarm, expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray*

3 - dispel magic x2, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - empowered fireball, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - heightened resilent sphere, mage's lucubration

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Sly and Luke
Thursday July 20th, 2006 7:54:09 AM
Sly is wrap in his Bedroll of Comfort, well as he shares his bedroll with Luke.
Sly is reading his magic book, laying on his belly button, when Savin ask for some ingredeants for a trail stew.
At once Luke wakes and take his doggie back pact to Savin, in the back pack is a hand full of beef jerky and one turnip.

"Here me help! get some stew too?" ask Luke.

Sly's Spells for the day.

0 Dectect MagicX2 - Ray of Frost - Flar.

1 Burning Hands, Magic MisselsX2, Chill Touch.

2 Flaming Sphere - Levitate - Scorching Ray.

3 Fire Ball, Lighting Bolts, Fly.

Savin
Thursday July 20th, 2006 8:35:30 AM
The others find Savin permorming his morning rituals. He moves about the camp, in a graceful dance, fighting imaginary opponents while throwing kicks, punches, knees and elbows. He will then sit and meditate for several minutes, his breathing becoming very shallow at times as he exercises his inner body as well.

His eyes spring open and he leaps to his feat. So what it the deal? Peerimus, are we going to go travelling today? Can we do a normal scry of the Hook City and let Faraday and Noxie see it and then teleport all of us there?.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday July 20th, 2006 3:52:15 PM
Peerimus is up at ealy morning, feeling very much refreshed from the open air and being able to watch the starfield all night. As others go through their mornings he moves to the stream and splashes the water on his face and wets back his hair. The druid then kneels at the shore line and meditates in the grand presence of Mother and Father. In an hour he stands and checks the skies and then draws several blue lines with a grease like stick from his upper left eye to his lower right jaw.

He then moves back to the others and joins the morning discussion. On the topic of scrying he shakes his head, "A bit off subject I would think right now. Now we go to Hernmar and the catacombs. Whether we purchase anything for the future is beside the point. Gems are far more portable then what we have."

Peerimus glances over and gives Savin a wink, "Savin Yorrick and I should be able to arrive just outside the gates in a few moments. We'll wait there so Noxy can fix us and then Faraday can bring the rest of you."

Peerimus pats Savin on the shoulder, "Ready then?" and Yorrick gets up as Peerimus walks towards a large pine. Putting his hand on Savin's shoulder and Yorrick he steps into the tree with them and just like that they are gone.

Peerimus steps out of the tree with his two friends in tow and takes a quick gathering of his surroundings. Verifying he is in the right location. "And here we are. We have about an hours wait for the others. Noxy should be homing in on us in a moment and then Faraday can do his thing."

While they must wait, Peerimus uses his Rod of Extend and places an extended Greater Magic Fang on Yorrick and casts Endure Elements on himself and shares that with Yorrick.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
*Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Jump, Longstrider, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Bears Strength, Lesser Restoration, Cats grace
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Ice Storm, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
* Transport Via Plants

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday July 20th, 2006 4:14:29 PM
Jaeden wakes at the shuffling sound of Savin's feet running through his routine. He sits up and watches the monk's movements, surpised at the similarity between them and the moves his father developed. He watches until the monk finishes, keeping a careful eye for optimizations of movement.

When the monk finishes and speaks to Peerimus the warrior interjects himself. "I may have misunderstood, but I think Faraday's suggestion was to Scry for the remaining foes. It might be worth it however to check and see if Faraday can opperate in the manor you suggest."

In an *Blink*, Heranmar (DM/Al)
Thursday July 20th, 2006 7:59:41 PM
A mountain mist rises from the rocky stream bed as the light of morning grows in the pine forest like a seedling plant.

The early morning is filled with ritual as each member of the group tends to his needs.

After some time, Peerimus returns from the stream and announces his departure. Along with Savin and Yorrick he steps to a mighty pine. They step into the tree and are gone.

Removing both Faraday and Noxnyx from his haversack, Firn'gaer asks to see Peerimus. On the shifting colors of the Vision's screen, two many-colored dots appear. They have arrived. Somewhere. Preparations are made to leave. Magog's body is loaded again onto Dalek's rump. He will be returned for burial. But to where? Father Jasper has the power to ask him, even in death. Perhaps even ask him if he would like to be brought back from death. Who knows, the group had known the carefree half-orc for less than a day.

When asked, Faraday begins preparations for the jump. Again he promises quick action. But again, to the party, the process seems to take forever. A small herd of elk wander down the stream bed while the party waits. A massive doe elk raises her head from behind a fallen tree truck to watch the group as they wait. Her ears are pointed skyward, alert for danger from this group of strange beasts.

*blink*

Then they are gone.

The feeling of dislocation is less this time. There is a moment of lightness in the stomach, a dancing and swirling, like fish cavorting in the emptiness of one's midsection. And then the group is standing in the grass. Nearby is Peerimus, Yorrick and Savin. They are in the field just outside the woods through which the small stream runs. Within these woods is the clearing in which the group had stayed the night before leaving for the Plains of the Sargrass. Off to the west is the wall of Heranmar, the Northern Gate and the road leading up to it. To the east, up slope, is the Old Abbey. And beyond Heranmar is the sea.

All is quiet. Nothing moves. It is morning. There are no sounds from the town.

[ OoC: Apologies for the early post, but I'm going out to dinner tonight. -- Al ]

Trace and Shadow
Friday July 21st, 2006 1:20:34 AM
(ooc: sorry for the nonpost, had a fishing tournament to get to and my brohter was waiting on me.)

Trace stretches and gets ready to move into the town, he turns to the others, "After we finish in town, I would like to swing by the abby for some cheese and wine, its been a while since I enjoyed a tavern."

Sly and Luke
Friday July 21st, 2006 4:14:15 AM
OOC: Al get a doggie bag for me, It's cooler now and my stomack is rumbling.

Sly is rubbimg his stomac, "Wine and Chees sound good to me right now. Let's go to Heranmar where the people are just as friendly as ever! But the food is good.
Oh! Trace! There's no more wine or cheese at the abby! I look!"

Perimus and Yorrick
Friday July 21st, 2006 4:48:05 PM
The group arrives in short order and Perimus smiles as they get their bearings. "Well done Faraday, and i have a few future ideas to allow us to get to some of the more populated places in the future, like Hook City and other larger places. For now though, this will have to do. Let's go in and as a single group enter teh catacombs and sell everything we can. We can then take care of Magog's burial and over lunch discuss the next steps."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
*Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Jump, Longstrider, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Bears Strength, Lesser Restoration, Cats grace
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Ice Storm, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
* Transport Via Plants

Active Spells:
Peerimus and Yorrick: Endure elements
Yorrick: Greateer Magic Fang 22hours

Savin
Friday July 21st, 2006 9:30:05 PM
Savin follows along happy with how things turned out. He ponders what kind of supplies they should get to help battle ghosts, liches and other sorted undead.

Firngaer (sub Jason)
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 12:22:52 AM
Firngaer nods his head in approval of Peerimus' little trick. "I still think we should stop in Hook city, but this will do well enough."

The prospect of shopping for new trinkets excites the little mage.

Jaeden Ohm
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 12:25:25 AM
Jaeden arrives by way of teleportation once again. This time, the combination of the familiar territory and the frequency of jumps makes him fare much better through the process. He pause only for a moment to register the surroundings before speaking.

"I like it Peerimus. Now to the Catacombs!"

The Innocent Pay (DM/Al) 8d6(1+1+3+6+3+2+5+3)=24
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 12:49:40 PM
As the group moves toward the silent town, Sly points up to the Old Abbey and Trace looks again. A second look reveals the old collapsed walls, the door hanging open on broken hinges, the bell tower crumbling and decrepit. This is the same place in which that he and his small band had originally come upon the Chaos Bell. It had been in the basement, after battling the strange bird-like men. Pip Goodfield, Guardian Solomar, Sir Thomas, Gniffle, Neko, Alec, Holly. All since gone their way now. The Abbey itself is ravaged by time and clearly deserted. There will be no cheese and crackers to be had there.

The group makes their way across the grass to the North Gate. Still nothing moves in the town. This is the morning, a prime time for commerce. At the very least fresh vegetable, meats and breads, still warm from the oven should be exchanging hands at this time. But there is no one about when entering the North Gates. The buildings stand as they do everyday, but no one is about.

A murmur of voices drifts on the air from the south, as the group makes their way through the town toward the building which holds the gate to the Catacombs in the rear. Drawing nearer, the murmur resolves into subdued speech punctuated by what can only be sobs. The group passes a home with the front door wide open. A second look reveals that the door is actually missing, rough torn wood marks where the hinges had been ripped away.

Passing further south brings a view of the South Gate out from behind the buildings in the center of town. They are there, outside the South Gate, all the people of Heranmar, gathered together on the grassy sward. Floating just above them is the form of Lady Wisdom, and below her are the other four Crones, Lady Watcher, Lady Justice, Lady Sorrow, and Lady Mercy.

" ... son, father, sister, mother, neighbor and kin. All we lay to rest. ... " The voice of Lady Wisdom drifts to the Gate, wafting on a sea breeze. And then the eye is drawn to the figures on the ground. They count four and twenty, all wrapped in shrouds for burial. It is a funeral.

Jaeden Ohm
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 3:04:11 PM
Jaeden stops, frozen in mid stride. His mouth hangs open in disbelief. When could she have done this? He looks over at Firgaer, sure that the now-a-Gnome will react to this turn of events. It was after all he who didn't want to leave the village for fear of this very occurance.

Well at least we know where the crones are. Immediately he feels guilty for the unworthy thought. The knowledge that he has no control over his internal dialog does nothing to ease the guilt.

He stands frozen, waiting for some direction and not walking to make a disturbance to the ceremony.

Trace and Shadow
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 8:11:23 PM
Trace sees the scene up ahead stops and turns to the others. I suggest we find a inn and hang out there untill the funeral is over. I dont want to stand around out here and seem like we are rushing their service. I think that is the least we can do.

Savin
Saturday July 22nd, 2006 11:21:31 PM
Savin face falls at the view of the funeral. He listens to Trace and just shakes his head. He moves away from the group and walks over to the mourners and joins them, his head down and tears suddenly coming to his eyes. He thinks of Reena wondering if she is being put to rest here with the others. He wonders if these deaths were from the raid when they were still here or newer ones but can't bring himself to ask anyone.

Sly and Luke
Sunday July 23rd, 2006 7:30:02 AM
Sly and Luke passes through the empty streets, they both head south and exits the town. He see the people and then the witches,

Sly advences to the frount of the morners, bows his head, when the witches had finish their speach, Sly goes down on one knee and speaks, "My dear Friends and Good People of this town, May We the Children of Chaos ask a big favor from you? May We add a find fighter who gave his life to rid the problems you suffered? His name is Magog, he walk in to a fight with a foe, that he knew he would lose. Giving the rest of us time to get the upper hand on these evil ones!"

Sly and Luke both bow their heads and wait for an answer. . .

Jaeden Ohm (Illegal 2nd)
Sunday July 23rd, 2006 12:45:03 PM
Seeing both Savin and Sly approach the flock of mourners Jaeden too approaches. It is rare that a warrior feels self conscious at the sound of his own armor but this is certainly one of those times for Jaeden. He does his best to approach quietly but is laughably unsuccessful.

Posting Report For
Monday July 24th, 2006 6:19:58 AM
Game # 4
Week of July 17, 2006

Name MTWTF
DM Al XXXXOS

Sly & Luke XXXXX-SS
Savin XXXXXS
Peerimus XXXXX
Firn-gare XXXXX
Jaeden XXOXXS-SS
Trace XXXOXS
Fr.Jasper XOXOO

(Krista ??)

Adm Waiting to see if Magog is comeing back from the dead?

RE: Posting Report For (OOC) - Jason
Monday July 24th, 2006 3:27:48 PM
I don't know if it matters, but Jaeden didn't miss any posts last week. Whoever is keeping track, if you're checking by day that could throw you off since I usually get the days post in the night before.

Dear Jason, One post per 24hours, IF you post twice in one day, it still on post per 24 hours.;)

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+13=14 d20+19=36
Monday July 24th, 2006 5:06:39 PM
In the druid's personal experience with the town and people in general a bad feeling finds a quiet place in the back of his mind and his defences are on high alert. An almost unpercieved gesture brings Yorrick to move in even tighter on his right. Hopefully Sly knew what he was doing. Peerimus had no wish to defend himself against an angry mob of mourners looking for a target for thier grief.

[Spot 14, Handle animal 36]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
*Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Jump, Longstrider, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Bears Strength, Lesser Restoration, Cats grace
Level 3:
CMW, *Greater Magic Fang, Protection from Energy, Nuetralize Poison, Stone shape
Level 4:
Ice Storm, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns
Level 6:
* Transport Via Plants

Active Spells:
Peerimus and Yorrick: Endure elements
Yorrick: Greateer Magic Fang 22hours

They Are The Ones. It Is Them. (DM/Al)
Monday July 24th, 2006 9:30:44 PM
Some members of the Children of Chaos move into the group of mourners. Some hang back.

Sly Foxx asks if Magog might be buried along with the others. He was brave, if, perhaps a little too carefree. He deserves to be buried in a clean place, with honors.

And yet, looking at the dead face of the half-orc lying across Dalek's back, one cannot help but be struck by how young Magog was. Father Jasper has said that he has the power to bring him back. Would this unknown warrior wish to be brought back to life if given the choice? Would it hurt to ask him? (Spellcraft vs DC10 for the following: Highlight to display spoiler: {If Father Jasper has the power to raise Magog, he most certainly has the power to Speak with his dead body as well.})

At that moment, Lady Wisdom rises higher into the air.

"They have come."

Her hand sweeps in an arc, pointing toward the group. Her eyeless and earless face looks down upon them. The other four Crones do not move, they have no need to look. They know. The crowd turns, almost as one. A murmur rises among them, growing, building. A woman breaks from the crowd, rushing at Jaeden and Savin, the nearest to her. She throws herself on the ground.

"Thank you. Thank you, Lords." The words come out amidst chokes and sobs. "For avenging my brother's family."

As if on cue, the rest of the townsfolk surge forward, jostling, crowding, reaching out for a touch of one of the group.

" ... protectors ... "

" ... champions ... "

" ... saviors ... "

The words rise and fall amid the tumult.

What could have happened to cause such a reaction from a town steeped in such dislike of outsiders? The Crones remain apart. Holding to their positions, they remain with the bodies. Lady Watcher stands with her eyes closed. Her gray frizzled hair is pulled back from the gem at the side of her head in the place of her ear, the gem that hears all. And the corners of her wizen lips are pulled upward in the wraith of a satisfied smile.

=== OOC ===

I've sent an email to Jon about raising Magog sometime last week. And I've been kind of cheesed that I haven't received a reply from Jon or Kristel.

Until I realized that they have a Yahoo email address. And, guess what, Yahoo service has been down for four or five days now. I'd like to get on with the Magog and Jasper thing. But I guess I'll wait for a few more days.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to ask them of anyone you may want. We'll continue with the funeral and such in the next few days.

Jaeden Ohm
Monday July 24th, 2006 10:49:25 PM
For just an instant Jaeden worries that something may go terribly wrong here. But the chants of the crowd and the look on Lady Watchers face quickly dispells his concern.

He smiles wide as the crowd surrounds them, unable to transcend the ego swelling praise and acclaim. He does manage to turn towards Peerimus, who is hanging back. He suspects the Druid may be uncomfortable in the chaos of the crowd and nods towards the crones, indicating that perhaps he should take this chance to speak with them in case they don't stick around.

He starts to say something, to ask what has happened. But he realizes that the townsfolk need this more than they need questions. They need to put their faith in 'heroes' and they need to celebrate them to give closure to their loss. There'll be plenty of time for questions.

The warrior smiles, shakes hands, and even lifts a curious little girl onto his hip, supported by the crook of his armored elbow.

It's been a while since he's been the cause of cheer. Feels good.

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 12:25:33 AM
Trace moves back into an alley keeping an eye on the crowd and what is around, not liking crowds much he lets his new and old friends partake in the honoring.

Trace takes this time to use a dagger to clean mud and blood off his boots and armor while keeping an eye out. He tells shadow "Dont let anyone sneak up on me, just growl or something to let me know, dont bite anybody, ok." Shadow looks up at Trace with her black coat shinning a bit in the sun and shoves her head against his leg knocking him back a bit as if to say ok, if you say so."

Firn'gaer
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 7:16:12 AM
Firn'gaer remained quiet as they returned and learned of the deaths in the town. His anger and sorrow start to well from within. This is what I feared...rush, hurry, impatience... His thoughts races as he looks on. A Tear runs down his cheek. Could we have prevented this... The thought crosses his mind.

Rufus, too, feels the emotion from his master. In an unusual gesture from the usually selfish rodent, he climbs the robes and curls himself up at Firn'gaer's neck. Occassionally giving a lick to the cheek of the wizard.

********************

The words of praise come from the crowd as Sly moves up to them. Heroes? Firn'gaer gives a penetrating look towards the Crones. No doubt they had some hand in this turn.

"Please, no thanks are required." He says to a grieving woman.

Real heroes would have placed the innocent above their own needs. The thought shoots across his mind. He feels ill thinking that this might or could have been prevented. Despite the feel he remains only if to allow the grieving some closure they might have otherwise not had.

The crowds do cause Rufus to scurry back into the folds of Firn'gaer's robes.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 9:19:01 AM
OOC, to DM Al, Oh! is that why my E-mail was quiet lately?? I have not heard from them either.

Sly is on the border of tears, as the people presses towar them, Sly tell them that he so soory of their losses, when next he speak to Domi, He'll pray for all of them!

This goes on and on untill he tells the people that he'll put the body of Magog on the groung beside the big grave they have dough. "I'm going for a drink of water, then I'll be right back, Luke and I"

Luke is press out of the way, he cannot get to Sly, so he moves to the back of the mob of people,

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 4:53:35 PM
Peerimus' shoulders drop slightly in relief and the mounting tension in his body dissapates. He catches the look from Jaeden and replies with a nod and moves to is right, trying to circumnavigate the crowd and close on The Crones. He did indeed have questions and hopefully he could recount them all that the group had. Larger still was the hope The Crones would answer in a way he could relay and fathom.

The druid homes in on Lady Watcher for her knowledge is what he believes he seeks. With a deep nod bordering on respectful bow, "Lady Watcher, we have heard of a place called Koshe Marr, where the enemy apparently gathers under a dark mistress named Fidelia. None of us have heard of such a land and it is my hope you could educate us on how to get there and where it is." Peerimus waits if any answer is forthcoming and then adds a few more to The Crones as a whole.

"What we just witnessed, I would request to know what part you played. Did you allow them to see what transpired at the elven settlement?"

"The elves looked as though preparing for war. A very real war against the rest of the Wold from the artwork within the temple. I feel this is collateral from Ebyron's awakening, but it also seems they are not a nation acting as one is this. A journal we discovered and the hidden nature of the encampment suggests a cell attitude. Can you tell us anymore on this as I feel it could add direct impact to our Quest."

Savin
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 8:06:12 PM
Savin watches Peerimus slip off to see the crones so he decides to take on the Townsfolk.

"Hear me!" He will shout! Once he has everyone's attention, he will continue in a loud but more sedate voice, "We are thankful that you are happy to see us. Yes we have avenged some of your brethern but that was only the first battle. We have taken down some mighty foes, men and monsters steeped in evil. One was a Dark knight, another a troll warrior much better trained and wicked than a normal troll. A woman assassin who could blend into shadows better than a black cat at night. We fought many undead, a lich, a vampire and a ghost. We drove them off and killed their corporal bodies but we must find them again and destroy them permanantly.

We have discovered that these powerful foes were but minions for an even more powerful master. We are now back in town to mourn the loss of our own companion and yours as well. We will re-equip, try to gain some knowledge on what we are fighting and then brace the wickedness in its lair!

Today is a day of mourning. Soon will be the humbly go forward and try to fight this evil. Our quest is just, pray to your Gods for our success!"

Savin will merge with the crowd and question and consol the mourners, "How did you families and friend die? I am so sorry for you loss." Savin will then give 10 gold piece to each family who lost a family member. "I know it can't bring them back but it might help ease the burden for a time. You can properly grieve without money worries for a time."

A Tale of Two Nights Ago (DM/Al)
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 9:46:42 PM
The reaction of the Children of Chaos to the adulation from the grieving townspeople is mixed.

Peerimus works his way around the edge of the crowd, a fairly easy thing for him to do as many people are not comfortable approaching Yorrick.

"We would not show them the horrors of such a thing," without opening her eyes Lady Watcher replies in response to the druid's questions, "after they had already suffered horror and the pain of loss. Yesterday morning, I heard the screams of these people and we came. Through house after house there was nothing but the worst death's imaginable. None had heard a think during the night. Even I heard nothing of it. From house to house the killers had gone. And the people woke to the slaughter of their neighbors."

"We did not fully understand what had happened. But shortly, I heard your voices in combat, and then we knew. We told these people of your bravery, of your sacrifice, and of your loss. Sometimes they do not really know until they have felt loss themselves."

"Of Koshe Marr, I have heard." It is at this time that Lady Watcher opens her eyes. The eyes of all the Crones, in fact, turn to watch. All but Lady Wisdom, who remains floating above her attention on the townspeople of Heranmar. "But let us speak of that at a later time. We must speak at length, and the people must first be allowed to lay their loved ones to rest."

"Of the elves that you found, I can only say that no one truly knows when Chaos will begin to shake the Wolds apart. But Chaos is both Creation and Destruction. It is Birth and Death. It is when Chaos grows so strong and wild that it cannot be tempered and shaped by the forces of Law, that Suffering reigns."

"This may be a sign. Chaos is always on the wax or the wane, always on the cusp of teetering from balance. Always. And yet, this may be a sign."

Savin speaks, and the crowd quiets. When he finishes speaking none come forward to claim his gold.

"They took whole families." The voice of Lady Sorrow is deep as the Void. "Where they entered a home, none escaped."

Lady Wisdom rises up, and the crowd once again turns to her. "From the Wold we come, and to the Wold we return again ... "

The funeral ends and men begin loading the shroud wrapped bodies onto a cart for transport to a burial site. Some townspeople remain, close kin of the slain who will follow the cart to attend the actual burial. Many townspeople re-enter the gates of Heranmar. The Innkeeper invites the group to a Wake that has already been prepared. It is the destination of many of the townsfolk filtering through the gate at this moment.

Soon enough, the sward is empty save for the Children of Chaos and the Crones of the Gateway Downs. A few curious onlookers peer through the South Gate, but they feel the private nature of the moment and they leave.

"You have questions about Koshe Marr?" asks Lady Watcher.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday July 25th, 2006 11:44:00 PM
"Yes we do."

The little girl he had lifted was back in town with her family and with the rest of the townsfolk. Gone from Jaeden's face is the basking in gratitude that lived there just a short time ago.

"And about this Fidelia. Regarding Kosh Mar, where is it? How would we get there if not by Noxnyx? What can we expect to find there?"

"And regarding Fidelia... Who is she? What role does she play in all this? What can we expect from her."

Sly
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 6:30:17 AM
OOC to DM Al
I have important papers to get in town, A must! or I would not move an inch in this heat.
will post this PM.

Savin
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 6:55:20 AM
Savin puts his gold away in shock, "Entire families? We must end this threat. Why did they do it? What was the purpose?"

Savin looks at the Crones with tears in his eyes, "Yes my master told me the most important thing about fighting is understanding your enemy and the terrain you will fight on. Whatever information we can get on this place and the horrors that live there will be helpful.

It seemed that this group, our counter-parts had many undead in them. You often don't see a lich, a vampire and a ghost all working together. To end the threats permanantly, we have to find their lairs and destroy their essences? Is the Koshe Marr a place of monsters and undead? Will we need special magic like we did in the ice vein. Not necessarily magic to resist cold but other magic to resist whatever conditions we might find?

Also once we find this last artifact, should we summon the avatar right then? Is the timing of that event important? Does it have to be a full moon or something?"

Sly and Luke
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 7:09:29 PM
Sly goes over to Savin, and puts his hand on his shoulder, "Come! Savin, lets go and buy some silver daggers and garlic. I don't know what you and I need, But I'm counting on you to tell me. So I can live another day."

Sly will bow at the Lady. "Come! Luke."

Luke look at the lady the utters "Good Bye!" Then follows Sly and Savin.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 8:43:25 PM
Peerimus nods to defer to the precedings that need to be attended to first. He bows his head and in short order approaches the mass grave. Kneeling he takes a bit of soil in his hand and touches it to his tongue. Eyes closed he says a small prayer to Father and Mother. One of Protection over those which they place here and comfort for those they do not. At length the area empties and they are alone with The Crones.

Jeaden and Savin both elaborate and the monk gives the druid cause to cock his head, as he does when puzzled, and then a small grin. His face resumes a more serious tone and he listens to what The Crones have to say and what they do not.

Trace and Shadow d20+9=10 d20+6=7
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 9:09:05 PM
Trace continues to hang out in the alley and keep an eye out.

spot 10 listen 7
(nat ones twice, I think Trace is in a coma)

Firn'gaer
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 9:53:04 PM
Firn'gaer watches as the townsfolk go about the business of burying the dead. His mood changes as he begins to think on the past hours.

How could they have gotten here so soon. There wasn't time enough for them to be in both places. So how... There are more questions that need answers before the gnome wizard is done.

********************

"Savin, how'd you manage to hear anything your master's said. Weren't you sent away because of your lack of discipline." He says bluntly to the monk. "Come on, know your enemy...if you'd really learned that we'd have never gone teleporting into those traps. Or go running off just to impress the enemy on how fast you are. We'd have done some research, magical or otherwise first." He fires off at the monk. His voice is breaking and he looks as if he's fighting back a good deal of emotion.

********************

To the Crones, "Who was it that attack the homes?" He says with a slight annoyed tone in his voice. "It couldn't have been S'bat and his cronies. There couldn't have been time for them to do this and get back before we found them. Something doesn't add up." He continues.

While he waits he suddenly jumps thoughts, one would have thought he had always been a gnome. "Koshe Marr. What is it? I'm assuming it's a place. Is it a kingdom, a region...?" His tone is annoyance. He appears a little too tightly wound. "It appears to be a haven for necromatic energies since several of our opponents were powerful undead. What can you tell us."

Tales of Koshe Marr (DM/Al)
Wednesday July 26th, 2006 10:11:11 PM
A seagull cries over the sea that begins a few hundred yards away and stretches off to the end of the Wold.

"Koshe Marr." The eerie hollow voice of Lady Sorrow.

"Koshe Marr." Lady Justice, her voice full of power.

"We have only heard of Koshe Marr." Lady Watcher, who hears everything. "And only in recent times. Recent on a scale of eons. We have heard of a dark land, lit by nothing but a lavender moon. It is spoken of as a land of great cruelty and true evil. Yes, the undead live there. Trolls, goblins, and werewolves as well. It is a land graced by the Northern god Marteaus and ruled by the Vampire Queen Fidelia."

"If the Others who we could not see were of this land, then they came with the blessings of Marteaus." Lady Wisdom speaks.

"Against the land, you cannot prevail." The words of Lady Justice.

"You must find the Shroud and quickly escape." Lady Mercy raises her wooden hand.

"And if you die there, your soul may be trapped forever."

"I have heard the tales of those who have been and returned," Lady Watcher continues. "Many who have been there over long and managed to return, now only rave with the speech of madmen. All speak of many different ways to cross to Koshe Marr, for Koshe Marr seems not to be of the Wold. If you could find an anchor there, it is possible that the Circle of Far and Away may be able to take you there. It is possible, but not certain. There are so many ways to cross, that we do not know of a single way to travel there with any certainty."

"And there is another way." It is the voice of Lady Sorrow again. The eyes of each of the Crones turns to her.

"Sister Sorrow ... " Lady Wisdom interrupts.

"No. We must speak of this." There is a silence in which none of the other Crones gives further complaint. "When we died closing the Portal to the Land of the Dead. And when we were reborn. We each brought with as a piece of that Portal and that Land which are one and the same. It is a mote upon our souls. It is a darkness upon our lives. With this terrible thing with in us, we may be able to send you there. But it is a dangerous thing. For us as well as you. We do not know if it will succeed without doing harm. And we do not know if we would be able to bring you back."

"You have the Circle," says Lady Wisdom. "And you have the Vision. You also have your own magics at your disposal. Once you have all five of the Artifacts, you can go to the place of trial. There is no time. The Circle will take you. The Circle can tell you all. The Circle knows the way."

"But first, you must find a way to Koshe Marr. You must find the Shroud. And you must return."

Lady Watcher turns to Firn'gaer in his state of agitation.

"I cannot say for certain who was here the night before the people of Heranmar were slaughtered. But I did not hear you on the land. And yet I did hear you, here in Heranmar. As before, I felt it was you, but not you. And it sent a shiver through my soul."

=== OOC ===

Feel free to ask more questions. Feel free to also pursue the mystery of how the townspeople were killed as well. But I'll give you a hint, the Crones don't have any more clues.

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday July 27th, 2006 3:35:23 PM

From the Crones Jaeden knows what he needs. He waits for the other to finish and listens attentively.

The prospect of facing undead does not thrill him as his experience with those negative energy beings is practically nil. Perhaps a bit of study is in order...

Sly and Luke
Thursday July 27th, 2006 3:50:12 PM
Sly stops and listen to what the witches are telling them. He turns to Savin, "Savin! I need you now more than ever, I need to know how to fight these undead? Will you help ME?"

Luke look toward the witches, asking Sly "Don't They ever have any good news?"

Trace and Shadow
Thursday July 27th, 2006 4:43:28 PM
Trace walks up after hearing the crons, "Hey! Overwhelming odds against, chance of surrival allmost nill, ......what are we waiting for? Lets do this!"

Trace stands ready with Shadow looking up at him as if seeing her friend for the first time.

"Lets shop for some holy weapons first."

Savin
Thursday July 27th, 2006 5:16:31 PM
Savin looks at Sly in disbelief, "Ahh Ahhh I don't know either. I do know that punching a vampire with your fist tends to be a bad policy. We might want to stock up on some holy water. I hear that silver is good against some werecreatures. Magic weapons are important. I am more concerned about the enviroment we are going to be in.

He looks over to the crones and asks, "Can you tell us more about this Queen Fidelia? Her name was mentioned by our counter-parts. I think she is our ultimate foe. Why would she want Chaos to reign surpreme? I had always have heard that vampires believe in order or at least domination.

Savin will show the crones the magic collected off their dead foes and point out all the identical rings. I wonder if they have some kind of significance?

Father Jasper? Obviously you have a knowledge of undead. What are your suggestions on battling them?" Savin will look to the others,
Do we wish to purchase some magic weapons to fight these creatures. I heard holy weapons, not a bad idea but might we also consider bane weapons? They are cheaper and do the same thing versus specific creatures like undead. Still I wouldn't mind a holy weapon. Should be useful against all creatures we find in this dark land."

Savin will also descreetly move over to the shrouded bodies. To any listening, he will say, "I mean no disrespect but may I inspect some of the bodies? I would like to see how they were killed."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday July 27th, 2006 9:19:41 PM
Peerimus is not much happy about the land of undead thought. He knew little and it was all just the standard ghost story stuff. Vampires are strong, quick and hate sunlight. Ghosts and others are incorporeal and many ndead drain the very life essence of thier victims. no not a good thing at all. And what of the natural oreder in this unnatural land they seek to enter. Should he even bring Yorrick, could he chance such a fate to his most beloved friend? So many questions and nothing but emptyness in the answers from those around him. What perplexed him most though, was this 'you but not you' stuff and this is the second time The Crones had used such language.
"Could there be an evil essence that has partially guised itself as us. Part of our very life force, our darker sides that have grown with the chaos and through Marteus taken form? When we go to this land of the lavender moon, we may take more with us than our skills and honor.

How? (DM/Al)
Thursday July 27th, 2006 9:52:03 PM
"It is said, Savin," Lady Watcher replies, "that Fidelia rules Koshe Marr with an iron fist, but that the land belongs to Marteaus. Or perhaps Fidelia is not as you picture her. We do not know. Koshe Marr is clouded from us. We only have the words of those who have been there from which to know it."

"It is possible that those who you fought were an Evil disguised as you, Peerimus." Lady Watcher turns to Peerimus. "Now that you have slain them, we feel their presence no longer. But it is a great undertaking to disguise something as bound to the very essence of the cosmos as Chaos. Perhaps they were the Chosen as they would be were they Evil, raised in an Evil Land."

Lady Mercy turns as Savin points out the rings that he believes to be identical. "They are ring," she says. The slight turn of her head speaks like a shrug.

"You are Trace Jacobs." It is Lady Wisdom. Her eyes fix upon the elf. "Your heart burns brighter than your head. Beware your own fire, lest it lead you to blackened death."

"Do not ask us, Savin," says Lady Justice as the monk asks to examine the bodies. "They are not our kin." But the townsfolk of Heranmar are more than glad to allow one of the heroes who avenged their dead to examine the bodies of their loved ones. The cart is loaded and ready to leave. A woman buries her face in her hands and stifles her sobs as Savin nears.

Many of the bodies have been cut or pierced by a very sharp blade, the strikes are often to vital areas of the body. Some of the bodies have been crushed or bludgeoned by a thing with terrible strength. Some bear wounds long and deep, as though they had been cleaved by a great blade. A few are missing parts of their bodies. Some of the bodies have flesh torn from their bodies as though by sharp teeth. And a very select few appear to have been tortured before having been put to death.

A small boy rushes out of the small group that intends to follow the cart to the burial ground. He stops a few paces from Savin, his fists clenched.

"Thank you, Mister. For 'venging us like the Crones said." He wipes a sleeve across his eyes. "They killed 'Lissa and her mom and dad. 'Lissa was my friend." Then he turns and runs back into the crowd.

Father Jasper, very quiet up to this moment, turns away. His eyes are dark and haunted.

"I can't ... I can't go on. I will remain here. To protect this town. But I cannot go on in the face of this horror." He places a hand upon Magog's body. "This youth. It is best that he died with his innocence intact. It is best that he remain as he is. With Gargul, Lord of the Honored Dead."

"Your presence is welcome, Alemite," Lady Justice says to Father Jasper.

"Trust in yourselves," Lady Wisdom says to the rest of the Children of Chaos. "You are the only ones who can do what must be done. Find the shroud. Enter Koshe Marr. And return."

How to get to the Land of Koshe Marr? How, in a land of unknown vastness, to find a single item? How to prepare in such a way that they might survive? How, in fact, would they return?

"Call us, should you have need. Watcher will hear you, and one of us will come." A breeze blows off of the ocean. The Crones fade, leaving upon the wind. And they are gone.

Jaeden Ohm
Friday July 28th, 2006 12:38:53 AM
"Well, shall we head to the local Catacombs branch?"

Jaeden helps Savin once again load the large bulk of loot onto Dalek for the short walk to the Catacombs. Once loaded he and the horse begin walking into town.

Savin d20+2=20
Friday July 28th, 2006 7:34:24 PM
Savin will compare the wounds to what he remembers seeing from the counterparts and see if they at least seem like they could be made from the same weapon or not. (Intelligence check of 20)

He will then look up at the young lads speech and a lump forms in his throat. He doesn't know what to say. Finally he gets up and rejoins the others. "Let's get the stuff to the Catacombs and find out what its worth, sell want we don't want and buy the necessary supplies to nail this Vampire Queen's hide to a door."

Clearly Savin isn't very happy.

OOC I am heading out on vacation. Since I don't know what we have but don't want to stall the game, feel free to sell what you think we should sell and I will buy stuff when I get back. Jason please take over posting from here.

Jaeden Ohm (Illegal 2nd)
Friday July 28th, 2006 11:17:21 PM

"Oh I almost forgot!" Jaeden exclaims while on the way back into town. He pulls the weapons he had collected from Magog out of the bundle of loot on Dalek and runs back to where Jasper stayed.

Reaching the priest he hands the items over. "Here Jasper. I didn't really know Magog but something tells me he would want to be buried with his weapons."

The warrior returns to Dalek and proceeds to the Catacombs, less loot in hand but somehow comforted by the fact that the fallen warrior will head to the life-after well armed.

Sly and Luke
Saturday July 29th, 2006 7:41:58 AM
"You know I would like some Arrows with no heah on them, just feather fro flight. Some holy water, Hmm! What else do we need?? Garlic?" Ask Sly if that would be good to take along?

Facing the Dark Future (DM/Al)
Sunday July 30th, 2006 11:04:04 AM

Savin compares the wounds on the slain townspeople with the weapons and fighting styles of their most recent opponents. He finds it highly likely that the attackers were the Drow, the Troll and the Black Knight.

Father Jasper accepts the belongings of the strange half-orc that had fought along side the group for a brief time.

"I will follow these people to the burial site," he says. "There may be some comfort that I can provide."

The cart rolls away down the road followed by its small group of mourners, taking with it the body of Magog and the Alemite priest that the group had met in Floating City. As the clatter of its wheels fades in the distance, the group turn back to the South Gate of Heranmar. Some are eager to see what gear their evil counterparts might have had. For certainly their task in the mysterious nightmare land of Koshe Marr sounds both horrific and deadly.

Some members of the group, however, ponder other questions. Peerimus ponders the wisdom of bringing his greatest friend Yorrick into such a terrible place. And how will the group even get to this unknown land? Could the two Arch Enemies still known to hold their undead existence be turned to an advantage? And in the dangerous vastness of the land of the God Marteaus, Koshe Marr, how do they locate the Shroud of Atman?

Posting Report For
Monday July 31st, 2006 6:26:12 AM
Game #4
Week of July 24, 2006

Name MTWTF
DM Al XXXXX

Sly XXXXOS
Savin OXXXX
Peerimus XXXXO
Firn-gare XXXOO Sob by Jason
Jaeden X2O2X
Trace XOXXO

Sly and Luke
Monday July 31st, 2006 7:59:06 AM
Sly Follows his friends, with Luke by his side. Sly ask Luke "What's the matter Luke? Cat got you toung?"

Luke Look at Sly, "No! Me want to play, But Big Bear, Woun't play!"

Sly see the need of a good work out with his best friend, "OK! Let's go and eat, then we go for a good hunt and play chase the stick? I need to run and play a little??"

Luke look to Sly. "You Do that for me? Yes We eat! then run and catch a rabbit! OK!"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday July 31st, 2006 4:55:11 PM
Peerimus sits at the table with everyone else and drinks a cool cider. "We are going to have a massive influx of cash to spend on preparing for our run at getting the shroud. now once we are IN Koshe Marr I would expect Noxie to be able to pick up on the shroud, but we should consider he may not be able to. We could be in for a very extended stay. Everyone should get a Ring of Sustanance."

The druid nods as he speaks to get the others to nod with him. "Two hours of sleep means a very narrow window of vulnerability. Anyone who had issues with the enchantments in the last battle should look into ways of preventing such things in the future. Us spell casters will need to have quick access to fear removal and the ability to reverse other ability degrading affects."

"We are going to be without Jasper, which means no cleric, little healing and no special powers against the undead. This also means I will not be shifting for combat. We are again with Yorrick and Jaeden as our main front. Trace, you are going to have to anchor one flank and Sly you will have the other."

the druid shakes his head and looks at his friends again, this conversation had happened so many times. "Friends, we must stay with in relative contact with each other. Fight as a group, move as a group. When we split up and start acting as independants, people die. This time it was Magog, almost Sly and almost Jasper. It does not matter if you think you can handle it, or you can get out if need be. the plain fact is the rest of us do not know how sorely you are pressed and will surely commit very unwise acts in an attempt to assist."

"But back to Koshe Marr, It is a land created by Marteus which means much more than undead. He stands for corruption, death, disease and cruelty. We should assume no friends within this land, though there will surely be innocents for the dark inhabitants to torment. But they will be tainted, we need not be rude but I believe we would be in great peril to trust one too much. Any additional thoughts so far?"

Jaeden
Monday July 31st, 2006 5:44:42 PM
Jaeden comes out of the local Catacombs branch and finds the others. He joins them just as Peerimus starts the discussion.

"I know for me my first priority will be to find a way to improve my resistance to any spells. Most of my training is one on one mellee or mundane group tactics. I fear I'm ill prepared to face spells."

He listens to the rest of the Druids speach and nods. With Peerimus covering the topics he wanted to hit on he announces what he cames to announce.

"Here's a list of the items we found on our foes. Let me know real quick if there is anything you want before we sell at a 10% loss."

[see email for list]

"Great, thats what I needed to know." He heads back to the Catacombs to finish his transaction.

Firn'gaer
Monday July 31st, 2006 6:40:59 PM
"I agree." He says. "The one thing we need to do is stay together. I don't know much about the dead, but I know our inability to stay close has cause us trouble. Also, I would suggest something with Protection from Evil. It will prevent possession and mental influence."

"I'd take the Pearls of Power, both, as part of my cut. Always use additional spells." He says to Jaeden.

"As far as scrolls and potions, I'll take a look at them." He cast Read Magic to determinethe scrolls. He will take 10 on his Spellcraft for the potions since he's not being rushed. That makes his Spellcraft DC33 for potions. (only need DC25 to identify).

[OOC - If we have at least one day of down time, Firn'gaer is going to make Read Magic permanent.]

Firn'gaer (Permancy on Animals)
Monday July 31st, 2006 6:44:10 PM
Firn'gaer has Permancy as a spell. He would be willing to make Greater Magic Fang permanent on Luck, Yorrick, Shadow and even Dalek. This is a conversation I've been wanting to bring up for a while, but there hasn't been time for him or he hasn't had the XP to do it.

Ler me know and as long as we have the days, Firn'gaer will do it.

Trace and Shadow
Monday July 31st, 2006 8:17:32 PM
That would be a great idea for Shadow, that would free up a spell for me for every day.

Trace starts to repair and resupply for the upcoming trip,

"Where is a supply post around here, its been quite some time since I have been here."

An Afternoon at the Inn (DM/Al)
Monday July 31st, 2006 9:42:55 PM
The group gathers together at the Inn. There are tables set up with food and drink. Most of the town seems to be here. They talk. They tell stories about those who died. Some cry. Some try to laugh. The crowd fills the room and spills out into the area outside where extra tables are set up.

This must be the wake that the Innkeeper had mentioned.

A group sitting at a large table outside the inn quickly clear out for the incoming heroes. The looks are meek, but the smiles seem genuine, and they're framed with words like, "It would be an honor to cede this table to you." and "We are only glad to have you here in Heranmar." It is a marked change from the last time the group was at this Inn.

The group spends the rest of the day speaking of what they might expect in Koshe Marr. They speak about what they might do to survive the trip. So far no one has very many ideas as to how they will actually get there.

Jaeden returns from a brief visit to the Catacombs outlet. It seems the group's Evil opposites were every bit as wealthy as they. But that stands to reason, as it is likely that they had the direct backing of the realm of Koshe Marr, and the resources of a therein at their beck and call. With enough gold untold magics can be bought. Little wonder then that the group's first close look as the Drow Shadowdancer as she appeared in the disguise of an old man covered in a long coat and broad brim hat had been inside the shop that contained a portal to ... The Catacombs.

Some coincidences have their reason. If only one knows where to look for it.

The scrolls and potions are spread about. Firn'gaer casts a Read Magic spell and begins to go through them. The scrolls take the better part of an hour. There is only one potion left, and considering who it was taken from, he could have guessed what it was even before tasting it and looking at the color.

Potion of fly

Scroll of cure serious wounds (div)

2 Scroll of silence (arc)
Scroll of see invisibility (arc)
2 Scroll of invisibility (arc)
Scroll of magic circle against good (arc)

3 Scroll of darkness (div)
3 Scroll of silence (div)
Scroll of fog cloud (div)
2 Scroll of invisibility purge (div)
2 Scroll of freedom of movement (div)
2 Scroll of dispel magic (div)

Firn'gaer lays out plans for the group as a whole. His only concern is time. Will there be the time, undisturbed, for his preparations? The Future is a curious animal. One never knows what it will be like until it arrives. Then it becomes the Present, and by that time, it's too late to do anything about its coming.

=== OOC ===

I don't like announcing Down Time. Things happen when they happen. The universe never tells you when you're going to have several days of uninterrupted down time. That's why wizards build private sanctums guarded by powerful beings and unfathomable magics. Just so they can get a little privacy.

Do what you like. If I have something going, it will mess you up. If I don't, you can get things done.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 2:23:52 PM
Time goes by and there is no sign of Jaeden Ohm. A quick glance from their table outside the Inn shows the rest of the Children of Chaos that Dalek still waits outside the Catacombs local branch.

It'd be a safe assumption that Jaeden remains there as well.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 5:22:20 PM
Peerimus nods to Firngaer, "yes making the spell pernament on Yorrick would be an asset and I have decided that like any of my friends he would be hurt were I to leave him behind. I plan to make a couple purchases for him as well as myself in the CC. Given what the scrolls are, I personally believe we should sell them."

"Trace, you might consider an Amulet of natural fists for Shadow. I would do the same for Yorrick, but I have already created an amulet for him. The CC will not enhance it in such a manner I have been told. There are also the tears of Ebyron, recently perfected by the Woldian mages. They can allow special enhancements of natural attacks. Savin you should look at those as well."

"I think we should remain here for several days, barring being forced into action. We still do not precisely know how to get there. the Crones have mentioned we might be able to 'use them', but it also sounds quite dangerous to do so. Unfortunately I do not have a better idea. Thought the way could not be too difficult, else the vampire would perish from a lack of his coffin. I may be able to scry on him or S'Bat. That may provide a good enough picture for some sort of transport."

Firn'gaer
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 8:03:18 PM
"Then consider it done." He says to Peerimus. "I'll prepare the spells tonight and after you've cast your spells, I'll make them permanent."

"I might make a trip to the catacombs myself, but I've to ponder what I'd need."

Trace and Shadow d20+9=14 d20+1=17
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 9:18:37 PM
Trace leans back and thinks scratching his chin as he does. What about I try and track the evil, I did it once, the trail cant be that old and I am sure that had to come and go to their land at will, maybe there is a portal left open somewhere since all died and it is still open for us to find it. I am pretty sure I can track it down if they used the same path to move back and forth. It might take a while with several tries but I am for the safer route rather than a cross your fingers and lets see aproach with the witches. Besides they allways freak me out a little. What do yall think?

Trace contiues to enjoy what wine there is and ask any if there is some cheese and bread to be had here and he would gladly pay for it and then some. He thinks to himself, man if I can just get some of the gnomish cheese with a bit of rhy bread that would just make this wine go down that much better.

Trace keeps an eye out on his surroundings (dc14)

With the wine going to his cheeks Trace decides to stand and give a short but need statment............this is a song that I learned from a passing travler when his friend died and he this toon after we buryed him. It made me feel better and I hope it dose the same for you who are suffering from your losses as me and my friends are with our own loss as well. This I give to you in this small town that has given me a place to call home in this strange land to me.

Trace staggers a bit but then steadies himself
and raises his glass and begins to sing just loud enough for most to hear him

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.

Trace smiles and finsishes his drink down and follows suit and sits down as well.

Ideas (DM/Al)
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 9:40:46 PM
Jaeden returns back to the store in which the Catacombs lies. The rest of the group ponders what they may do to survive Koshe Marr.

Peerimus suggests several things that may make them stronger. He also suggests several things that may help them get where they need to go. All ideas, however, are no more than that: Ideas. Until, that is, they are tried and tested only then can they be shown to be useful or not.

Firn'gaer discusses preparations to bolster the group as only he can.

The noon time passes into afternoon. The townspeople grouped at the Inn for the wake return to their homes in twos threes fours and more. The staff at the Inn cleans up after the subdued party leaving Trace with as much of the left overs as he wants. Unfortunately, there does not happen to be any gnomish cheese.

Trace suggests tracking the evil. But ideas ... Well, you know.

Trace sings a song. The staff at the Inn pause to listen.

=== OOC ===

Jason, weren't you going to post for Savin while George was away?

Savin (sub Jason)
Tuesday August 1st, 2006 10:33:40 PM
Quiet up to this point Savin sits with the others but doesn't partake of the drink. The young monks mind is still troubled as he tries to come to grips with the villages loss.

He was so sure that since they had destroyed the evil all would be well. But no, all was not well.

He doesn't speak up to claim any of the items and as the others plot he remains uncharacteristically quiet.

OOC
Ack, my apologies. It completely slipped my mind with all the catacombs stuff going on. Thanks for the reminder.

Sly and Luke
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 9:45:17 AM
Sly and Lukes sits in a corne, listening to Trace sing, then applods when he finishes.

But sit there whishing he knew what to bring along?? "Wish I knew"

Luke rest beside him "Me Too!"

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 4:28:04 PM
Again Jaeden exits the Catacombs, his trade work being done. He walks towards his companion and without a work Dalek moves to follow.

"Well I'm all done in there. Some of the others alread have their shares and are just now working on their own transactions. The rest of you might want to head that direction in preparation."

He transfers the funds to each of the remaining companions before sitting down and calling for a glass of wine.

"I'll watch your stuff if you want."

Savin (Sub Jason)
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 4:33:05 PM
Savin collects his share of the loot and quietly puts it away. Usually the prospect of a Catacombs trip would excite the monk and he'd be the first one there. But still overcome by emotion at the loss of so many lives the excitement is muted.

So many dead in the last few days...

Reena, Jones, Magog, all these villagers...

Who's next?

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 7:51:51 PM
The druid bows slightly at the lonesome song Trace sings, he has heard many laments his day and he gives a slight smile to Trace upon conclusion. "Well done my friend." Peerimus hoists a drink and offers a small toast, "To family and friends. Both at rest and on the road."

Peerimus gets more serious again on what lies ahead. "I am not sure what more I can tell you Sly. Many undead, drain life, strength, will or your very soul. By magicks that can protect you. Ghost Touch on your armor would help against imcorporeal attacks. I will be able to cast some Death Warding magic but not enough every battle for everyone. So everyone needs to think to thier own protection, I will simply not be able to cover us all with spells. Sly, Jaeden and Trace you too, each of you should purchase a silver weapon. Tomorrow we shall meet for breakfast and discuss further about tracking them down and finding a different way to Koshe Marr. Trace, I am thinking that we may find an entrance back at the encampment. The Troll spoke as if the shadow dacner was returning without him and he was not concerned until she took the Chime from the alter. That may be our clue, The chime may open some door in or around the encampment. In a couple days we will return and give a thorough search."

Jaeden Ohm (Ilegal Second)
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 8:33:56 PM
Jaeden nods to Peerimus, glad to be here for a least the second part of the strategy discussion.

"I did pick up a horn that will help me and those near me. It will supply protection against possession and enchantments from evil beings and will give some general aid in defence against them besides."

"I've also aquired a bit of this and that to make myself less succeptible to spells. I hope it is enough."

"I didn't buy an actuall silver weapon, but I did pick up a coating to add to my blade that will work the same. It'll likely be good for only one encounter though."

Firn'gaer
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 8:49:27 PM
Firn'gaer spends the day at the Catacombs.

Firn'gaer too raises his glass to friends lost. "Well said, well said all." He says his pipe in his hand and a mug of local brew in the other.

"Though the road is long and darkness cloud the path, may our resolve never waver. Into the belly of the beast we tread, the least we can do is give it indigestion." He raises a mug.

"To friends new and old, cheers." He says.

Days End and Back At The Inn (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 9:33:49 PM
Jaeden returns from the Catacombs. It seems the group now has more money than they had ever dreamed of. Even more then they had after returning from the lair of the mad gnomish archmage in the depths of Ice Vein. In fact, now that there seems so much money, the problem becomes what to spend it on. What can be bought to help survive the foray into dread Koshe Marr?

As the heroes ponder the question, the day goes by. The sky fades to transparent blue, then to dark purple and night descends like a soft rain.

The Innkeeper offers the group rooms at the Inn. No charge for the powerful adventurers that may keep misfortune from the gates of the town. His gaze drifts to the floor as he mentions that it might be preferable if the animals spend the night in the stables. Especially now that there is one more than there was the last time.

The last time ... Hopefully they have the blood cleaned up off the floor in the rooms above.

Sly and Luke
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 5:40:03 AM
Sly thanks Peerimus and tell Jaeden, I'm off to the cathacombs any thing I can get you? OK! Then I'll see you all later! Come Luke>"
Sly starts for the door.

Loke jumps up and runs after Sly "Buy Soup Bone?"

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 9:52:14 PM
Various party members come and go. There is much to buy and with the days adrenaline now worn off the toll a body takes in battle comes to the forfront. Jaeden finishes his glass of wine and orders another.

He leaves two gold on the table. Well aware that it is way to much for a tip. He turns his chair towards the open street and looks at the sky, relaxing in companionable silense.

Savin (sub Jason)
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 9:54:36 PM
Savin too sits in silence, but for different reasons. His inner turmoil brews and the monk nearly radiates anger. It won't be long before he calls for action.

Emotional the monk may be but he's not stupid. He rises from his chair with only a short sentence to the others.

"I'm off to the Catacombs myself. Could use some goods..."

A New Day in Heranmar (DM/Al)
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 9:57:15 PM
Night passes quietly at the Inn. The night sky is clear, but the air is pleasantly warm with the approach of Summer. Morning comes and the Sun greets another day in the Wold. With the new day come new spells for the casters. This means new avenues for improvement. It also means new avenues for investigation.

It also means that the price of some old wounds come due. Peerimus feels the draw upon his soul, there since he was struck so hard by the Black Knight's sword, he feels the draw pulling part of him with it into death. Now is the time to fight or lose. (Peerimus, make a Fortitude Save vs DC16 or permanently lose 1 level.)

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 10:01:59 PM
Trace and Shadow make there way to the livery and ask a local working there if he can rent out the hay loft to him and his friendly cat for the night. Trace offers two gold for the trouble. Assuming he is not turned away, Trace beds down for the night and Shadow lays down beside him with here head and front paws laid across Traces legs.

The long days events catch up to the both of them and sleep comes to them.

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 3rd, 2006 10:13:56 PM
Traces new standered spell list
1st level
longstrider
entangel
2nd level
cure light wounds
cats grace

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+12=16
Friday August 4th, 2006 8:15:44 AM
Peerimus nods to the inn keeper and gives the man a small smile. "The stables will be quite satisfactory. I will be staying with them, if I could get a few blankets."

Peerimus goes over all the animals, grooms them and checks them for injury and general health. Satisfied hed spreads out several blankets and extinguishes the lantern.

Blackness, a void without sound or substance pulls at him. He calls out to Mother for protection, Father for the power to attack, but there is no answer in the void. His voice does not even find its own echo. His mind tumbles in confusion, where was he and how did he end up here alone, naked and with none of the powers that are at his command. Again the blackness seems to reach out, no more reach into, and pull him. So small so helpless, Peerimus starts to lose hope and faith and lets himmself be drawn to whatever the black has in store. Somewhere in the dark then, there is a flash, a twist in the darkness of more a curtain of black that is faded and thus noticable in the utterness about him. Curiosity ignites and the hopeless feeling is caged for a time.

A human hand draws the curtain aside, his hand? Possibly, it is hard to tell. Beyond a dull grey field awaits, with a colorless sky and trees. All are shades of black. Could this be Koshe Marr? Was I killed in my sleep? questions form and fragment, thought is as elusive as a morning mist. Peerimus steps through and again feels the blackness pullfrom the other side, but this time the pull is different, savage brutal and full of hate. This time the druids will sets fire within him and he recognizes the evil for what it is. His world of perspective alters rapidly, like a bird taking high to the air sees the land below anew, the blackness shrinks before his sight and takes form. The Greatsword of the dark knight. Peerimus walks upon the blade and the deeper powers within that blade beckon to him.

Sweating, Cold and shaking, Peerimus bolts awake with a great sucking in of breath. His disordered mind grasps about for the familiar. Yorrick, Dalek, the barn, his own pounding heart. All register that he is alive and he is still whole. He had won.

Peerimus eventually gets back to sleep in the deep hours of the night and with the rise of a new dawn, he sits cross-legged at the barn door and meditates. Recalling his battle in the night, his victory and what inner secrets such an encounter may reveal.

Jaeden Ohm
Friday August 4th, 2006 11:00:27 AM
As the new dawn breaks Jaeden rises with the sun. He limbers up his body, puts on his armor, and gathers his gear. Strange to be gearing up with no impending action but the man doesn't feel like taking any chances.

His next thought is to greet Dalek. He does this first mentally as he enters the common room of the inn and then in person as heads to the stables. He stops before the door, looking down at a meditating Peerimus.

"You look tired my friend. Tired, but somehow the shadow that hung over your head yesterday is gone. Let me know if you need anything."

Letting the druid go back to his meditations he passes him and see's to Dalek.

Firn'gaer
Friday August 4th, 2006 11:31:04 AM
Having slept a pieceful night, the long in a while, he prepares his spells and comes down for morning meal.

"I ready to do this if Peerimus is ready." He says referring to permanent casting of magic fang spells.

"Barring any places we should look first, I think we need to research a way to Koshe Marr. I'd like to exhaust other options before the Crones have to open a portal. Besides my new spell could have us to Hook City likity-split."

Savin (sub Jason)
Friday August 4th, 2006 6:04:59 PM
Savin too wakes with the dawn. He rises from his bed and spends a few minutes loosening up. His feet come together and he places his hands intentfully at his side. His eyes close. He is still for a moment, his mind making the journey to each part of his body and residing there for a brief moment. Acknowledging, experiencing, and being in that place.

With his awareness peaked the monks eyes open. Without yet having moved, already the monks naked body gleams with light sweat. A short slow routine and Savin is fully warmed up.

Gone is the anger and frustrations of the day before. He has some time he figures, and so he he spends the next thirty minutes in vigorous exercise. This morning he looks to work on this grappling. Without a partner that means conditioning and drills. Lunge after lunge after lunge as he pushes himself to further extremes of physical condition. He sprawls repeatedly to the ground, working the best defense available to counter a grapple attempt.

By the time 30 minutes is up Savin is breathing hard, sweating hard, and smiling like a child at a summer festival. He wipes himself down, clothes himself and gathers his items. Out he goes to join the others.

Sly and Luke
Friday August 4th, 2006 7:03:36 PM
Sly sleep his four hours, a sleep of nothing, no trees, no meadow, no hills, no sky, not even earth, some thing to stand on. Just blackness.

Sly washes and feed Luke, then walk up to Savin, "Savin I have to do some thing beside just waiting! I'll be your sparing partner!"

They wrestle and graple, fight alittle with hands, un till the bouth of then was soak with sweat, the clean them selves, the to breackfast they went.

Luke follow behind knowing that he's going to get his share.

Savin (sub Jason)(Illegal Second)
Saturday August 5th, 2006 11:42:16 AM
Peerimus is meditating, Jaeden is busy with Dalek, and undoubtedly Firgaer is busy with his spells and preparations. So when Sly offers to play for a while Savin is elated.

He turns it into an excerise of awareness, curious about a wrestlers openings to a second attacker. Whatever position he and Sly end up in the monk keeps an eye on Luke, imagining that the dog would try to attack.

Where could he get me while I'm tied up like this? Where am I vulnerable? If he did attack now, how could I counter?

Savin is in his element. His mind is where it most wants to be. No complications. Just personal improvement. If only all of life were this easy.

Waking Stronger (DM/Al)
Sunday August 6th, 2006 11:26:31 AM
Each to their own inclinations, the Children of Chaos wake from their various beds.

Peerimus draws back his life essence, winning a battle by a margin closer than can be called comfortable. But he is whole now. The taint of the Black Knight's sword has lifted from his body. But it is a reminder to the druid that the Undead have a great jealousy and thirst for the essence of the living.

It's a new day, they are back from the distant mountains, and they, unlike others, are alive. There is an old saying of the Monks from the Sargrass Plains, stretch the weave and if it does not burst, it will tighten and become stronger. And so does the group feel stronger after facing their evil opponents and waking to see the new dawn.

But the dangers of Koshe Marr loom ahead. Each concerns his self with how he will survive this land. Little seems to be known of it, save it's reputation for cruelty and death, a thing the group has seen a plenty in their former opponents.

Firn'gaer announces that he is ready to cast the spells that will make permanent, an enhance to the power of their animal friends.

=== OOC ===

Still need Day's Spells from some of you. Please key them to your new level, even though new character sheets are not yet in.

Trace and Shadow (Greater Magic Fang?)
Sunday August 6th, 2006 7:18:16 PM
Trace comes back from the Catacombs with his shopping. When he makes his way back to the group he shows off his new weapon and magic item along with the horn of goodness, "Well I think I am prepared for the upcoming journey, plenty of water in skins and if it helps I have this little pellet that if I throw it will unleash 100 gallons of water. Well I think we need to head back to the village and try and track the way those evil chaos creatures were making there way back and forth, maybe even if there is a portal that was left open for their return that is still open since they are not here to close it. I suggest we move quick since they might be expected back and the longer we wait the more likely someone will come looking for them. I say we beat them to the punch."

(ooc: what is the greater magic fang bonus?)

Savin
Sunday August 6th, 2006 10:01:13 PM
Thanks for the help Jason.

Savin seems to be darting back and forth between the Catacombs and the group. "I am thinking of getting a circlet of blasting. Good against undead. I am concerned about trolls. Do we have adequate fire generation to take care of them? Savin waits for the answers and darts back to the Catacombs.

Trace and Shadow (Greater Magic Fang?)
Sunday August 6th, 2006 10:19:41 PM
I have about 2200 gp left, I could go and buy a necklace of fireballs. I bought a horn of goodness and I traded in my swords for a +1 long comp bow with holy and fire.

Posting Report For
Monday August 7th, 2006 5:08:53 AM
Game #4 Children of Chaos
For the week of July31,2006

Name MTWTF
DM Al XXXXXS
Sly XOXXX
Savin OXXXXSS
Peerimus XXXOX
Firn-gare XXXOX
Jaesen XX2XX
Trace XXXXOS

Adm Ceil Savin was sub by Jason

Sly and Luke
Monday August 7th, 2006 5:15:18 AM
Sly pop in the Inn, where the party is having breackfast, "I'll be with you guy in a few minutes! Both Luke and I are getting tattoos!"
Sly runs back to the Catacumbs> > >

OOC DM AL; Both Sly and Luke has gone up a level and some Xpoints, That's all nothing else has change. Magic list will come after visit to the Catacumbs>

Firn'gaer (OOC)
Monday August 7th, 2006 6:57:05 AM
Greater Magic Fang makes all natural attacks +1 weapons.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday August 7th, 2006 8:42:43 AM
The druid nods to Jaeden, "Indeed I am my warrior friend, but whole as well." Peerimus meditates for a couple hours this morning before informing the others he would be in the catacombs for a bit after breakfast. He meets Firmgaer immediately after for the casting of the Greater Magic Fang on Yorrick and to see if the wizard plans to bestow Shadow and Luke with the same. Peerimus will also mention that Greater Magic Fang on Luke would make his single attack at +3.

Upon returning and Trace's mention of extra gold, the druid speaks up, "I would like to ask all extra monies be pooled to see if a Curing wand could be purchased. I have a Light wound wand, but as it will be our only means of curing we need another and a more powerful one at that. I have about 3,000.

Spell List:
Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Long strider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Bull Str, Heat Metal
Level 3:
Greater Magic Fang x2, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Greater Shillelagh
Level 4:
CSW, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
Spell Staff, Mass CLW

Firn'gaer
Monday August 7th, 2006 9:14:42 AM
That morning, Firn'gaer makes Read Magic permanent on himself.

Firn'gaer cast Permancy on the great bear targeting the Greater Magic Fang spell. "That should do for Yorrick." He says.

"Shadow is next?" He says looking to the hunting cat and companion to Trace. "I can give Luke the Greater Magic Fang as well. If Peerimus has enough prepared. If not use my Pearl of Power to bring one back to cast on Luke." He waits with the Permanency spells for the additional castings.

"I have about 1700 in coins and almost 1000 in various gems. I'd help out with a cure wand. Let me know how much is required. Also, we no longer need the Catacombs to identify items. I've learned a new spell that makes that an easier process."

Prepared Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), disrupt undead, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic*

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - permanent x4

6 - chain lightning, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick illegal second
Monday August 7th, 2006 9:12:55 PM
Peerimus smiles to Firngear, "I have a Pearl for 3rd level spells, you are doing quite enough." Placing the spell on Luke gives the dog a +3 to his bite both to hit and Damage

Transformations (DM/Al)
Monday August 7th, 2006 9:30:19 PM
The group spends most of the morning at the Catacombs. So far the little they know about the land of Koshe Marr leaves the impression that it will be almost entirely and overwhelmingly against them in all aspects.

... great cruelty and true evil ...

Those had been the words. And yet this says nothing of what they may face once there. Will they be foreced to wade through miles of gore and evil blood at every step, fighting for every foot of ground to find an Artifact who's location they do not yet even know?

Peerimus and Firn'gaer prepare for just such an eventuality, endowing their animals with greater power.

As Peerimus casts his spell, Yorrick's claws grow longer and sharper, his teeth take on a wicked curve. Then Firn'gaer uses arcane energies to lock the druidic magic in place. Yorrick has become more than he was.

They turn to Trace. And they turn to Sly. With their approval, the pair will perform the change on both Shadow and Luke as well. But such acts are not to be performed lightly. And most certainly not without consent. Trace and Sly must respond, or there will be no transformation.

Within Firn'gaer there is a hollowness. It had happened the first time. When he had endowed himself with the abilities to Detect Magic and See the Invisible. And here it was again. All things great in Arcane Magics come with their price, and this price had been taken from his Life essence.

Trace and Shadow
Monday August 7th, 2006 10:05:08 PM
Trace steps up to the others, I asked Shadow if this was ok, she said she is capable but more power is allways better for combat. So please endow Shadow with Greater magic fang.

As far as the money, I think it is a great idea to get a healing wand, you are more than welcome to my 2200 for wand to save my life.

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday August 8th, 2006 12:38:49 AM
"Here Peerimus, I'd be a fool not to chip in on a cure wand." Jaeden hands their leader 3,350 golden coins. "With three thousand from you, twenty seven hundred from Firngaer, and twenty two hundred from Trace, that should get us a cure serious wounds wand if I remember the list price at the catacombs."

Sly and Luke
Tuesday August 8th, 2006 8:46:54 AM
Sly rushes in the dinning roon, pick up a couple of toast and a glass of milk, tell Fir-gare "OK! give Luke the spell, and is ther any thing I can get you while I'm at the catacumbs?"

Luke shout at Slu "HEY! WHAT ABOUT BONES? MINE YOU KNOW?"

Sly to Luke, "Don't worry I'll get them for you!" Them rushes off again, thinking to himself 'I'll have to get me a speed spell if i go back and forth like this! I wonder how Savin does this??'

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday August 8th, 2006 5:24:35 PM
With Trace and Luke both consenting to the spell, Peerimus casts Greater Magic Fang on Shadow, covering all of the cats natural weapons and then with his Pearl he recalls the spell and places it upon Luke, enhancing only the dog's bite attack, but in doing so the Bite is like a +3 weapon.

Peerimus nods to all on the offered extra coin, "Well done then. CSW wand will certainly assist more in the heat of battle. I will return shortly.

-OOC Al should we assume immediate aquisistion of CC purchases?

Firn'gaer
Tuesday August 8th, 2006 9:13:01 PM
After the castings of Greater Magic Fang on Luke and Shadow, Firn'gaer seals the magic. Soon after the mage wobbles slightly and slowly massages his temples. Finding a place to sit, he is quiet for a few minutes as he recovers from the life drain.

Great Sacrifice (DM/Al)
Tuesday August 8th, 2006 9:37:58 PM
The group continues to make preparations. With the departure of Father Jasper, Peerimus proposes a wand of Curing.

Sly and Trace give their consent to have their animals enhanced. Peerimus places the blessings of the Father and Mother upon Luke and Shadow. Firn'gaer gives more of himself. The expenditure of his life force today has been extraordinary. Can any but another mage appreciate the sacrifice he has given this day?

=== OOC ===

Go ahead, apply all Catacombs purchases to your Character Sheets. I'll handle them with the general integration of things.

BTW, treat your animals with care and even handed tactical common sense. Firn'gaer has expended a total of 5000XP on the four Permanency spells today. It would be a shame to waste that by getting your animals killed.

Sly and Luke
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 6:52:46 AM
Sly goes over to Firn-gare, "Are you alright? You just use up a lot of energy there, my Friend, I'll get you some vitamin in the catacumbs."

Off goes Sly, back to the catacumbs.

Luke runs hot on Sly's heels, "Me too Come."

Jaeden Ohm d20+9=15 d20+2=8 d20+5=9 d20+6=9
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 2:22:25 PM
Watching the proceedings, Jaeden takes a closer look at Firngaer. He can see the cost to the Gnome clearly as the drain is writ clearly upon his face. With a new level of respect for the mage Jaeden saddles Dalek and leads him from the barn.

"I'm going to make a circuit of the town. Just want to make sure there's no mischief happening. If you see Dalek running back without me that means I'm in trouble and need you to come."

He mounts the horse and proceeds at a walk down the city streets, keeping an eye out for any sign of their remaining foes.

notes
Jaeden spot 18 listen 8
Dalek spot 9 listen 9

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 6:18:50 PM
Peerimus puts his hand on the Gnomes shoulder for a moment and then turns back to Jaeden and gives a smile, "Very well might have guessed that on our own." he says with mirth. "Enjoy your ride."

"We still have how to get to Marr and discovery of what we might encounter once we arrive. Firngaer , you mentioned Hook City, still want to head that way. I would like to wait until tomorrow if so. I want to shift some spells based on the Catacombs purchases and conduct a small test."

Looking to everyone still present. "As far as I am concerned we are in no real hurry. Things are coming to a head yes, but a few days should make no difference. Enjoy the rest and better food than what we are likely to get for awhile once we leave."

Trace and Shadow (greater magic fang +1)
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 6:40:46 PM
Trace saddels up his horse, "Wait Jaden, Me and Shaddow will go along, I need to get used to my new mount anywayand and none of use should venture out alone." Trace swings his leg up and over the (from his perspective) giant warhorse. Shadow gives a yaoll and takes off ahead of Trace and the horse. Dont worry Jaden, I'll protect you. Trace draws a dagger just to have somthing at the ready.

Savin
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 6:50:24 PM
Savin runs out of the Catacombs entrance and says, "I have finally gotten service. Working on my order now. Has anyone figured out how to get to the Koshe Marr? Maybe we can hire the services of a sage? I would like some more information but where do we hire a sage around here?

Firn'gaer
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 8:48:53 PM
Firn'gaer starts to feel better after sealing the magic. He lifts his head, "I'm fine, Sly. That spell takes quite a bit out of you and with so many castings in a short time the drain compounded. I should be fine in a bit."

"I think we should still head to Hook City, don't you. There is a Star Mage Guild there. The guild should have information on Koshe Marr. They might even have something on the Fidelia woman. We still have very little in the way of information about Koshe Marr other than evil and dark and a purple moon. I'd like to know how magic is effected, arcane and divine. It would be in our best interest to at least make the journey." He pauses. "Might know of a way to there without the Crones. They're not certain they can do it and I don't want to get stuck there."

Prepared Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), disrupt undead, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic*

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - permanent x4****

6 - chain lightning, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Getting Down To It (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 9:46:20 PM
Sly and Savin spend more time at the Catacombs.

Jaeden and Trace climb upon their mounts and move out to patrol the perimeter of the town. (Please tell me if you have a specific route. Here is a Map of the town.) The Townspeople scramble away in fear as Shadow leaps down the street in sinewy strides. They watch, wary from windows as Trace and Jaeden proceed sedatedly up the road. It's one thing to know in your mind that these people are your protectors. It's another thing entirely to muster the faith and courage to stand your ground against a charging black leopard.

Firn'gaer and Peerimus begin thinking toward their raid into Koshe Marr. Firn'gaer still thinks a trip to Hook City is in order. Peerimus proposes that they wait until the morrow. And he mentions a little test.

Wonder what that might be?

So far, no one has commented on Traces idea of returning to the Plateau of the burnt elfish town.

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday August 9th, 2006 10:05:06 PM
Having mounted up just NE of the South gate Jaeden leads Trace on a counter clockwise circuit of the road that runs just inside the wall. "Trace, call shadow back if you can. You see how the villagers are reacting." He nods to a towns women as she grabs her child and hurries inside.

When the trio reach the northern gate Jaeden calls for a short stop while he peers down the central street and out the northern gate. If all is clear he leads them to complete their circuit.

Trace and Shadow d20+5=14 d20+9=19 d20+6=9 d20+6=20
Thursday August 10th, 2006 1:38:53 AM
Trace only cocks a slight grin that Shadow is causing a stir and then reins her in. Shadow ...Trail...

Shadow then drops back behind the horses and pulls up the rear keeping a an eye out.

Trace spot 19 listen 14
Shadow spot 9 listen 20

I am not sure if the track will stay long enough to go to Hook City and then back unless we can find a elven highway. Even then, every day that passes the trail will degrade some. Maybe we ought to verify that there is nothing back at the village before we go to Hook and if there is something we need to note where it is and make haste before those creatures come up missing and someone closes what path that may or may not be open. In any reguards, I feel time slipping away and cant explain why. It may be nothing but my gut has kept me going this long.

Trace continues to talk to Jaden while they patrol while he keeps an eye and ear trained on the surrondings.

Sly and Luke
Thursday August 10th, 2006 6:21:26 AM
Sly tell Firn-gare, "Alright then, I'm almost finish in the catacumbs, I'll be right back with your Vitamins!" Off Sly goes with Luke hot on his heels, "My soup bones!"

Jaeden and Dalek OOC Notes d20+9=28 d20+2=19 d20+5=19 d20+6=20
Thursday August 10th, 2006 7:43:55 PM
*** OOC ***

Jaeden spot 28 listen 19
Dalek spot 19 listen 20

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday August 10th, 2006 9:16:59 PM
Peerimus discusses more of Hook City with Firngaer as the two go about a patrol and Sly heads back to the catacombs.

"I agree more information is better and The Star Mages Guild would be a good place for you and indeed us to ask and possibly get some Sage Advise. But what of you think on Trace and trying to pick up a trail leading out of the Elf Encampment?"

Peerimus listens and adds his own thoughts. Those of the enemies ability to cover great distance at speed and by magic. to the druid a trail is highly unlikely, Thogh he does support a return to look for a possible portal that was within the encampement itself. He again points to the Troll speaking of being left behind only after the Shadow dancer took the Chime and left the temple proper. Though why she did not follow on her departure is beyond his reason.

Life Goes On (DM/Al)
Thursday August 10th, 2006 9:58:46 PM
Shadow heels at Trace's call, then ranger and companion accompany Jaeden on a from the South Gate around then interior of the wall to the east. Before they leave, a wagon becomes visible coming up the south road, more peddlers arriving in town. Life, it seems, goes on.

The pair continue up the road. Outside one of the houses a woman in worn skirt and apron scrubs at the stones before the doorway. The trace of a brown stain wears away at each stroke of her bristle brush. Life goes on.

Both Peerimus and Firn'gaer and Trace and Jaeden discuss the idea of returning to the plateau of the elfish town. Peerimus wonders at the Shadowdancer's motivations. Why had she not escaped with the Chime? That must have been at least part of their mission, must it have not? Perhaps there is something they overlooked? Or, perhaps they simply fail to imagine the Wold through Evil eyes, to truly feel the drives and motivations. It's a shame that many of the woman's possessions had burned when her body had been hacked by Trace's flaming sword. But the anger had been understandable given that the woman had come so close to killing the defenseless Shadow. Or had it been Luke?

Meanwhile, in the Catacombs, both Savin and Sly come close to finishing their orders. Live goes on.

But where will the search for a way into Koshe Marr take the group? What will they try? What skills or magics will they bring to bear?

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday August 10th, 2006 11:25:20 PM
Returning from his circuit Jaeden dismounts and waits for Peerimus and Firgaer to finish their conversation as his report is quite uneventful.

"Everything seems clear and nothing looks to be out of place. If that Shadow Dancer were still around that wouldn't mean much..." he shrugs.

He turns to Firngaer.

"I've heard you mention a couple times now that you wanted to head to the Star Mages guild. Are you a member of that order? Or do you simply see their advice?"

Sly and Luke
Friday August 11th, 2006 10:13:07 AM
Sly come running in again. "Don't leave with out me! I'm almost done, then I'll pay her then I'll be right back!" Sly runs out the door (not even taking a drink of water.

Luke come running in after Sly, bur sly is faster, He's already out the door. "Where did he go??"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday August 11th, 2006 8:40:30 PM
Peerimus continues his talk with Firngaer, "I have been thinking more on the wisdom of returning to the ecampment and think we should before heading to Hook City. If there is a trail picking up tomorrow will be far easier than in several days. We need not cross through to Koshe marr, only find the front of the trail. then we will be able to mark the locationand travel to Hook city to inquire at the Guild. Information in hand we return to the trail and move forward. It involvves so large if's I know. If there is no trail we waste little in travelling to the encampment and could simply divert to Hook City, but if there is a trail we need to be there sooner rather than later."

"No matter what we need to wait until tomorrow so I can travel back and act as a beacon for Faraday. So for today I am going to ask Yorrick to wait in the glade where he might fish and nap and I am going to locate a farmer and assist where I may."

Peerimus will also ask though he knows the answer, Sly about storing the left over gold in the magic snuff box

Spell List:
Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Long strider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Bull Str, Heat Metal
Level 3:
Greater Magic Fang x2, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Greater Shillelagh
Level 4:
CSW, Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Heighten Flame Strike, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
Spell Staff, Mass CLW

Waiting For Tomorrow (DM/Al)
Friday August 11th, 2006 11:02:59 PM
Jaeden and Trace make the circuit of the town and return with a report of all peaceful. At least within the walls.

Jaeden reveals his Northern roots with knowledge of the Star Mages Guild where the Guild is much more widely and openly known. He inquires as to Firn'gaer's affiliation.

Sly runs back from the Catacombs and then out again.

Peerimus continues to discuss the avenues in which the group might find out about Koshe Marr and the location of the Shroud of Atman. Whatever path they should follow, however, it looks as though they must wait until the morrow for the proper travel spells.

=== OOC ===

I'm off to Seattle tomorrow for vacation. It's on the other side of the mountains, but I hear they have internet there. But I don't know how much time I'll have. I will try my best to put in all the DM posts. But I can't guarantee the quality.

I'll also try to finish off the Character Sheets.

Savin
Friday August 11th, 2006 11:21:41 PM
Savin walks out of the catacombs with a new circlet around his head swing his new upgraded spiked chain.

"Sorry that took so long. They are real busy in there. I don't mind going to the hook city, but I am ready to finish this business too. Information is power, but speed and decisiveness is also important. I don't think it will be to wise to delay to long and let them regroup and find out where we are."

Jaeden Ohm
Saturday August 12th, 2006 4:55:15 AM
"Tactically I agree with Savin. For this descision though I leave it up to those with an understanding of magic. For me it is hard to judge what risk may exist."

After a moments consideration, "If it were up to me however, I think I would ask Faraday to take us there as soon as we are prepared for it. His last reply seemed to imply that he could do it."

"But then again," he nods towards Peerimus' finger as he shows a matching ring on his own hand. "... waiting a week will ensure that these start offering us their sustenance."

He shrugs, reminding the group of when he first joined them. It seems the warrior is better suited for making decisions in the midst of battle then while relaxed.

Trace and Shadow
Sunday August 13th, 2006 10:58:24 AM
Trace ride up to the others, ok.....If we can get in and out of Hook City in a days time by teleporting then lets do it but can we teleport to the village or are we going to try and find a way other than me tracking?

Posting Report For
Monday August 14th, 2006 8:11:51 AM
Children of Chaos
Game #4
The week of aug 7,2006

Name-----MTWTF
Dm Al----XXXXX
Sly------XXXXX
Savin----OOXO2
Peerimus-2XXXX
Firn-gar-2XXXX
Jaeden---XO2XXS
Trace----XXOXXS

Adm Ceil

Peerimus
Monday August 14th, 2006 8:54:08 AM
Small OOC Peerimus bought the wand. I have 4,000gp so I need 7,250gp to complete it.

Firn'gaer
Monday August 14th, 2006 10:10:44 AM
"I guess I'm a little confused on how we plan on getting back to the elven village. Faraday can only transport us if there is a Chaos Signature. I don't remember mention of any other than us."

"If there is, then what. There is a way to get to Koshe Marr and we go? Again we head off knowing nothing of our destination. Again we go off with our enemies having more information then we. How many times must we do this...I guess until it kills us..." He says looking at the group. "I don't understand the great rush everyone has. Rush here, rush there, blindly we go because we're too stupid or stubborn to actually learn a little bit before we go. I say this. I'll go to Hook City and you go to the encampment. If you find anything, Faraday can teleport to me. If I find anything, I'll come to you. Either way, I'm not blindly running off where we know little or nothing of what we might face other than 'there's undead'."

Prepared Spells
0 - arcane mark, dancing lights(r), disrupt undead, ghost sound(r), mage hand, prestidigitation(r), read magic*

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement, shield

2 - extended mage armor, invisibility, knock, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray

3 - dispel magic, fly, haste, lightning bolt, slow

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - permanent x4****

6 - chain lightning, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

[Firn'gaer will give Peerimus 9 gems worth 100 each and 1000 gp coins.]

Jaeden OOC
Monday August 14th, 2006 11:21:29 AM
*** OOC ***
Jaeden already gave you 3,350 gp Peerimus. Go ahead and mark that on your character sheet as I've done the same.

Peerimus
Monday August 14th, 2006 11:46:36 AM
OK and with Trace's 2200 earlier we got it covered. Firngaer only need the 1000 and 7 gems

wand purchased

Sly and Luke
Monday August 14th, 2006 2:41:44 PM
Sly run's in and gives the vitamins to firn-gare, Eats two toast, Gulps a Mug of Goat's milk. Then tell Peerinus, "My Cleatk at the Catacumb is of to the sand boxand then powders her nose? I just don't understand what they do that?? Their nose are not that BIG?".

Sly goes back to the Catacombs again.

Luke come in the Inn and ask " Sly Come Back? Now gone?".

Firn'gaer
Monday August 14th, 2006 3:33:08 PM
"Thanks Sly," He says. "You didn't need to do that, but I do appreciate it."

"And thank you too, Luke." He says.

Savin illegal post
Monday August 14th, 2006 3:33:30 PM
Savin agrees with Firn'gaer, "I think our mage is correct. We should go to the Hookcity and do our research. We are pressed for time but time wisely spent now is better than a trip to Gargul later and having Chaos unleashed on the Wold."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday August 14th, 2006 3:49:42 PM
The druid tilts his head and then shakes it a cfew times in small motions, "We get back to the Elven encampment the same way we came here." He glances at all of them. "Trace and I will not be able to follow any trails if we go to Hook City first and spend several days there. Answers in Hook city are not goint to be easily found. So tomorrow we go to the encampment to see if a trail exists. After that we go to Hook City and delve further into Koshe Marr. Then we work on how to get to Koshe Marr and once there we find the Shroud with Noxy."

"I can go instantly back to the encampment, Hopefully Niobe erected the Feather Tokken Tree in Hook city or very close by, thus giving us instant transport there as well. and if she didn't we got Firngaers way and I will put down a tokken for later use. It is also one of my thoughts to leave Koshe Marr. Though I am unsure on Planar travel if Koshe Marr is indeed non-Woldly as we suspect."

Trace and Shadow
Monday August 14th, 2006 5:05:56 PM
Trace cracks a smile, Amen Peermius, The trail is limited if there is one and Hook city will still be there. We need to go to the trail first (stupid or not) just because of time or we will kiss away an easy entrance there. and if teleporting can be done to a feather token tree then as soon as we have a entrance we can drop a tree and teleport back to Hook City and then in time teleport to the Kosh Mar tree when we are good and ready. Only problem is if they find the tree. none the less we need to make sure there is not a easy route into kosh mar in the village.

Firn'gaer
Monday August 14th, 2006 6:12:26 PM
Firn'gaer looks at Peerimus, "Very well. We check out the elven encampment first. Perhaps there is something of value and you're right, we can't overlook anything at this point. I was just unaware of your ability to get there, hence my confusion."

Plans Set for the New Morning (DM/Al)
Monday August 14th, 2006 6:44:11 PM
The trips to the Catacombs appear near completion. The ideas filter through the group and they come to a decision to return first to the site of the elven town, there to search for a possible overland route to Koshe Marr by following the tracks of their Evil counterparts. Next, they will find their way to Hook City to glean all they can of the mysterious and apparently deadly land.

The day finishes pleasantly enough in the town of Heranmar. The sun sets. The moon rises. The night passes and a new day begins.

=== OOC ===

New spells Spellcasters, please.

Savin
Monday August 14th, 2006 10:10:58 PM
Savin wakes before dawn and heads out to the courtyard for his morning exercises of stretching and decides to take a jog. He will slowly for him, any observers will think him sprinting, jog around the town looking for a bakery. When he finds one, he will cheerifully buy some fresh baked bread and then head to the market. He will find a farmer selling some cheese and 3 dozen eggs. If possible he will buy some fruit juice or cidar and then head back to the Inn.
With permission of the Innkeepers cook, he will borrow the fire and scramble up the eggs, melting the cheese into them and then toast the bread. He will make egg sandwiches for his companions and then start banging on the doors of his companions yelling "Get up! It is a beautiful day. Breakfast is ready!"

Jaeden
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 11:20:27 AM
Dressed in his loose fitting blacks Jaeden opens the doors to Savin's knock. "Ah breakfast you say ... you must have heard my stomach grumbling all the way from your room. Give me a moment to get my things together and I'll be down."

A couple minutes later Jaeden comes down carrying his armor and personal gear. He walks out of the inn and to the stables and leaves his gear with Dalek. A few minutes later he returns, unarmored but obviously armed and with only his belt pouches for gear. He removes his massive sword from his back so he can sit and joins whoever is now down at the breakfast table.

When Firngaer arrives and settles in he asks, "So Firn, I asked a question yesterday but it got lost in the debate about where to go next. Are you a member of the Star Mages? Or do you simply go to them as a source of knowledge?"

He takes a bit of the food before him. "Oh Savin... this is excellent!"

Firn'gaer
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 12:41:46 PM
Savin puts a savage beating on the doors to the bed chambers. Firn'gaer already awake and in concentration says nothing at the sound.

Savin, and those within earshot, can hear the loud squeeking from inside the room. A small head peeks out under the monk and the rodent procedes to give the much larger human a fierce tongue-lashing.

A few minutes later, Firn'gaer dresses and comes down to the common area. "Savin I have to appologize for Rufus and his rude behavior. The only thing he loves more than eating is his beauty rest, which he need a lot of." He gives a slight smirk at his comment. "Anyway, I'm sorry for his harse language."

Ugly am I! I'll have you know I'm the Casanova of the rodent world...'sides I see you don't stand infront of many mirrors yourself. He scurries out of Firn'gaer's robes and towards a table.

"I would do that. The owner might not be pleased with a rat running around in the dinning area. You might get stepped on."

The Rufus pauses and sits back on his hind legs. He looks about the room for large boots intent on making mashed-rat.

Ahhh...maybe good idea. Didn't want to walk anyway...

In a quick dash he is back in the folds of Firn'gaer's robe.

At the table he responds to Jaeden's question. "Yes I am...was a member. I think my dues are a little late for the year so I don't know what standing within the guild I hold. I had planned on working my way up the hierarchy of the guild, but that'll be on hold for now. Besides the requirements for moving up aren't possible for anyone who moves around as much as us adventuring types, crafting unique spells and magical items. Things that aren't possible unless you can spend most of your time in a guildhouse. Far as that goes, don't think I've ever benefitted from the open access to spells and libraries that the guild offers. Again another drawback for us adventuring types."

[post spells later]

Peerimus
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 4:55:47 PM
Peerimus finishes his evening in a small ceremony and places Deathward within his quarterstaff. The following morning he meditates and asks Mother for her guidance this day as those who trust him look to him for guidance.

Peerimus arrives at the tavern with Yorrick in tow and while the bear heads around back to see what he can find Peerimus enters. He is fully dressed in his full Plate armor made from Dragon hide and walks with his quarterstaff in hand. "Savin, Looks like you have out done yourself."

He sits and takes several large helpings of everything. "After breakfast, finish what you need to and we meet at the grove. I'll go and take Savin and Yorrick and we will wait for your arrival. Then we shall see what we shall see."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, Long strider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)

Sly and Luke
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 5:28:46 PM
Sly enter the tavern, all disshuveled and sit down with the others at the table "I never work so hard as to be served by a female cleark. It has taken me this long to get my business done. Here Luke your soup bones! I have a wand of Cure moderate Wounds fully charged, and I want to have a drink of elven wine!"

Back to the Plateau (DM/Al) d100=48
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 8:33:56 PM
The Children of Chaos gather on the new morning to break their fast. The Innkeeper cedes the kitchen to one of the Heroes and Savin produces a breakfast fit for such.

As planned, Peerimus repeats his transport in reverse. With the blessings of the Mother and Father, he steps into a tree taking Yorrick and Savin with him. The three emerge from a pine on the slopes of the great mountains. One hour later, the rest of the group joins them, brought by Faraday with the aide of Noxnyx.

The black skeletal frames of the houses stand, surrounding the dark hulking mass of the temple. It's a brisk and beautiful cloudless morning in the foothills.

=== OOC ===

Make the appropriate rolls and such for your various investigations. Results depend on both the nature of your questions as well as your rolls.

Jaeden Ohm d20+9=16 d20+2=20 d20+7=25 d20+5=11
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 9:01:26 PM
Having arrived back at the scene of death (now fully armored) Jaeden falls into his old habits and puts himself on guard. He can do little to help the search he figures, so may as well keep his eyes open for foes (jaeden spot 16 listen 20 dalek spot 11 listen 25).

Mounted on Dalek he moves between the others.

Trace and Shadow d20+9=24 d20+5=25 d20+4=16 d20+4=19 d20+6=25 d20+6=20 d20+13=29 d20+13=33 d20+11=20 d20+18=23
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 12:59:59 AM
Trace rides slowly up to the temple.
spot 24, listen 25

Traces mount stands near by at the front entrance
spot 16, listen 16

Trace ask Shadow if she would seek out a trail or any thing that was left behind by the evil ones
(((seeking)))))
spot 25, listen 20

Trace then moves in and out methodicly looking for tracks or traps or hidden doors, in around under or above Trace moves slowly but surly as he was taught so long ago by his Uncle. In allmost a secong nature.

search 29
nature 33, geography 20

All the while, Trace tries to move as quite as he can.

move silently 23

Sly and Luke d20+5=18 d20+8=28 d20+9=12 d20+9=12
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 9:33:57 AM
Sly is transported and arrives on the slopes of the mountain, the first thing he sees is the burnt Village of these elves. He is filled sorrow and wonders as to what these elves were up to to get them all killed??

Sly sit's on his heels, not saying a word.

Spot 18
Listens 28

Luke coms through the phazinf with his soup bone in his mouth, he goes to his master ans sits next to him. But Luke is alert and listens to his surounging.

Spot 12
Listens 12

Sly's Spells

Lvl 0- Dectec Magic - Read Magic - Concentration - Resistance.

Lvl 1- Magic MissilesX2 - Endure Elements - Protection from Evil.

Lvl 2- Bull's strenth - Invisisility - Mirror Image.

Lvl 3- Lighting Bolts - Rage - Fly.

Savin
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 12:11:01 PM
While they are waiting for the others to arrive, Savin says to Peerimus, "Do you have a way to magically track these guys? I doubt that we are going to be able to tell there tracks from others. I also think they were powerful enough to move around magically. They obviously attacked the town while we weren't there and they surely didn't walk to it."

Firn'gaer
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 12:44:46 PM
The group arrives via Faraday. The location is a grim reminder of how precarious the balance of the Wold is with Ebyron on one side and Queen Maab on the other.

Firn'gaer waits as others more adept at tracking begin to search for signs and clues that might give some insight into their opponents.

"Be careful." He says as they move out. "They have a knack for guessing out next moves. There may be a welcome waiting."

Active Effects
Detect Magic - requires concentration
Read Magic - requires concentration
See Invisibility
Mage Armor - 24 hours

Spells Prepared
0 - dancing lights(r), disrupt undead x2, ghost sound(r), mage hand x2, prestidigitation(r)

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement x2, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 - dispel magic x2, empowered magic missile x2, fly, haste

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - heightened resilent sphere, heightened slow, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - analyze dweomer, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+15=26 d20+9=21 d20+18=23 d20+24=40
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 4:44:32 PM
The tree peels away like shadow to sun and the druid finds himself near the burned encampment. Yorrick gives a small grunt of recognition and Peerimus absently gives the big bear a pat. "You well may be right. I am not expecting much. We know the elves came in on foot, Trace followed them. Trace also followed our enemies for a while so they too arrived by foot to this place. But more than finding a trail I am hoping to eliminate a trail head by conducting a thorough search of the surrounding countryside." While they wait he casts Longstrider on himself.

The others arrive and Perimus nods to Firngaer. "He's right, now Trace and I will be point in this search. The rest of you stay on our heels and alert for anything unpleasant."

Peerimus moves up with Trace on the rangers right with Yorrick just to his own right. During the approach he keeps scans the nearby shadows and trees for signs that something unnatural may be about. [Spot 26 Listen 21]

Once upon the small enscarpment, he lets a small sigh of relief and then gives a qucik survey about himself. "Trace, a perimeter search for exiting trails and then we shall go through the interior.

Peerimus picks carefully around the edge with Trace for signs of a trail made by bipeds. [Know Nature 23 Survival 40]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)

Covering Old Ground (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 16th, 2006 7:48:33 PM
The Children of Chaos move into the town. Trace goes to the dark and silent Temple. Scorch marks climb the sides of the stone building. He searches the building inside and out, but finds nothing either new, unusual, or hidden.

Shadow looks about, but sees nothing unusual. (Trace, you may find tracks with a Search roll, but you cannot read anything from them with that. In order to Read or Follow tracks, you need the Track Feat and you need a Survival roll.)

Sly remains silent, while Jaeden keeps a watchful eye.

Savin asks Firn'gaer whether he has a way to track their opponents through magic. It has been several days since the battle where a great deal of magic was released by both sides. Firn'gaer would know that only overwhelmingly strong magic auras would linger this long. It might be difficult to infer anything from such a reading, but ingenuity could possibly win the way. One never knows.

Peerimus walks the perimeter of the plateau. His years of experience and his connection with nature allow the druid to read the ground as if it were a ballad printed upon a scroll. There are many trails off the plateau. Many of these bear older prints made from elfish boots. The troll prints are easy to pick out. They are much larger. And the footsteps of the armored Knight are also distinct, sinking heavily into the ground. A running skirmish had come from within the town and moved all the way out to the edge of the slope of skree. The elves had taken a stand at the edge and fought to the last man and woman. There was evidence that the bodies had later been dragged back into town. These prints might date from five weeks ago or so.

Moving closer into town, there are signs that the Troll, at least, moved in what appeared to be guard patrols through the streets and buildings. The Knight's prints do not seem to come much out of the Temple. The prints of the others are difficult to distinguish from the older elfish prints. The prints of the Troll go down the slope at several points, and when they return they appear to sink deeper, as though returning with a burden. That can be explained by hunting forays into the woods. During one of these, perhaps, the Evil Villains of Chaos had destroyed the party of arms runners that Trace had been trailing.

In no place does there seem to be anything that might be interpreted as a path well traveled by the Villains as a whole. Certainly nothing that leads to a realm outside the Wold.

Sly and Luke
Thursday August 17th, 2006 7:18:41 AM
Sly get to his feet, walks to Jaeden, Savin and Peerimus, he ask them "What do you want me to do? look for a trail? Go with Trace into the Temple? Or some thing else?
Because I grow angrier when I see what happen here, even if these Elves were Good or Evil!" Sly pauses, "Alot of question I would like to answer, But to the task at hand!"

Luke is by Sly's side.

Sly's Spells

L 0- Detect Magic - Read Magic - Consentration - Resistance.

L 1- Magic MisselsX2 - Endure Elements - Protection from Evil.

L 2- Bull's Strenth - Invisibility - Mirror Image.

L 3- Lighting Bolts - Rage - Fly.

Savin d20+14=18
Thursday August 17th, 2006 10:31:14 AM
Savin watches Peerimus and Firn'gaer to see if they are having luck in their tracking efforts. Having no particular skill in tracking, Savin looks for other clues.(Spot check 18) His frustration mounts as he sees the burnt out buildings and walks over to Jaeden and says, "This is a desolate place. I doubt we will learn much more here. Still I understand the attempt. I just don't think our adversarys are travelling by normal means. They can either teleport or have some other magical means of transportation, just like we do."

Jaeden d20+9=17 d20+2=5 d20+5=12 d20+7=27
Thursday August 17th, 2006 3:36:23 PM
Jaeden shrugs in reply. His eye's do not stop scanning the area (spot 17 liseten 5). "It's cost us a day, but if we are planning to go to Hook City anyway I don't think a day will matter much. I think you're right though. It is not likely we'll find anything here."

He remains quite for a moment longer while he checks with Dalek to see if the horse has seen or heard anything (spot 12, listen 27 crit success).

"But you know, I can't complain as I really don't have a better idea. The problems we've had with this group are completely new to me and I admit to being at a loss as to how to play this game. I've had plenty experience with filling specific roles in specific campaigns, but the major descision were always passed down. This game requires a bit more ingenuity and it may take me a while to get used to it."

"You're welcome to keep me company while I make a few more rounds if you want."

He spurs Dalek forward to get closer to another member of the group, continuing his vigilance.

Firn'gaer
Thursday August 17th, 2006 8:09:18 PM
Firn'gaer will scan for magic. He will try to determine the type of magic if any, Take 10 on Spellcraft DC 34.

Active Effects
Detect Magic - requires concentration
Read Magic - requires concentration
See Invisibility
Mage Armor - 24 hours

Spells Prepared
0 - dancing lights(r), disrupt undead x2, ghost sound(r), mage hand x2, prestidigitation(r)

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement x2, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 - dispel magic x2, empowered magic missile x2, fly, haste

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - heightened resilent sphere, heightened slow, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - analyze dweomer, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+22=39
Thursday August 17th, 2006 9:10:25 PM
The druid tunes out most of the background conversations while he picks his way around. He drops his pack a the location of the 'last stand' occurred and keeps going until he comletes the circle. "I have where they entered, the town and especially the temple should be checked." Peerimus stares a moment or two at teh group and his head takes on the ever famliar thinking tilt to the left. Then his eyebrows arch and he squints slightly as if what had been said just finally registered with him.

"Jaeden with me, Everyone else go over the temple with a fine tooth comb. Peerimus goes back to where he dropped his pack and stops for Jaeden to check up. "They made their final stand here, but more than that the encampment came out to meet them here. So they did not appear here, they came in, were seen and the encampment had enough time to mount a response that met them here." With that Peerimus goes through the small area in hopes of learning still more and from where the troll and Knight came in from.
[survival 39]

Learning a Little More (DM/Al)
Thursday August 17th, 2006 9:32:39 PM
This is a bad place for Sly. Slaughtered elves. Elves being bad. All sorts of things to get a Bladesinger's blood to boiling. But it's where they need to be.

Or is it? Both Savin and Jaeden have their doubts. But how could their Evil counterparts have traveled from Koshe Marr? How could they have traveled from here to Heranmar or to the Sargrass Plains and back, for that matter? And why would the Shadowdancer have been in the store with the portal to the Catacombs in the middle of the day the very day after having escaped the night before? What would have been the point to be there in disguise, and then reveal herself so dramatically?

Jaeden and Savin watch for danger, but nothing more threatening than a distant mountain eagle presents itself.

Firn'gaer looks about with his Permanent magic sight. He scans the main street and then walks down through to the Temple. Outside the Temple no trace of magic remains. The Temple itself is still unnaturally Dark inside even though all of the windows on the ground floor are open, the shutters having been consumed by the tremendous heat of the burning town. Within, Firn'gaer picks up four Moderate Auras of Evocation magic. They seem to fill the four corners of the Temple. There is another Aura of Faint Evocation magic that appears to be attached to the existence of the other four.

Peerimus completes his circuit of the town and works his way in down the main street. From the prints and the traces of blood in the ground, it appears that the elves may have been fighting from the inside of their town out to the cliff of skree. Peerimus backtracks the traces of battle into the town to the place where most of the elves most likely fell. It's at a spot in the middle of the main street. Blood soaks the ground deep in a circle around a clear space some 30 feet wide, as though the elves had attempted to attack something within it's center. From the amount of blood in the ground, Jaeden could estimate that they lost most of their forces here before being forced to attempt an escape to the woods. From all accounts, not one of them made it.

Not coincidently, the area where most of the battle seems to have occured is next to the building in which the bodies were found.

=== OOC ===

BTW, Trace, meant to say this last time, there's no sense having your horse make spot or listen checks. If you can't communicate with it, as, for example, Jaeden can communicate with Dalek, then it won't matter what he sees.

Trace and Shadow d20+12=18
Friday August 18th, 2006 12:31:47 AM
Trace checks around the tempel for any tracks

surrival 18

Sly and Luke d20+10=29 d20+9=18 d20+12=23 d20+9=16
Friday August 18th, 2006 9:33:20 AM
Sly gets his answer, "Alright! I'll go in the temple with Trace is. But I want you to know this place grind on my nerves, because even if the Elves were Evil! Why slauter them all??
I'm off to the temple! Come Luke."

Sly will enter the temple,with his wits about him. (Spot 29 - Listens 18)

Luke follows Sly, he will try to track any scent and listen for odd noise. (Track 23 - listens 16)

Sly's Spells
lvl 0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Concentration, Resistance.

lvl 1- Magic MisselsX2, Endure Elements, Protection From Evil.

lvl 2- Bull's Strenth, Invisibility, Mirror Image.

lvl 3- Lighting Bolts, Rage, Fly.

Savin
Friday August 18th, 2006 11:24:56 PM
Savin tries to wait patently as the spellusers make their studies. He isn't really sure what they are looking for.

He says aloud to anyone who will listen, "This reminds me of a time when I was training with my Master. Yes Firn'gaer, it was before the time they threw me out. Anyway my Master was training my footwork. He had me sit in a low stance and would take a staff and beat my legs. He did this for a very long time. Weeks if I remember right and truthfully I wasn't sure what he was accomplishing aside from giving me buises. Finally I asked what this training accomplished and I will never forget what he said. He said you can beat a dead horse but a smart monk knows when to get out of the way and stop getting beat up.

I am not sure what made me think of that." Savin then asks if anyone knows directions to Hook City and how far it is."

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+18=32
Friday August 18th, 2006 11:31:42 PM
Peerimus comes back into the burned out center of town. "Unless any has a reason to stay let us begone. As we thought there is no evidence that they used anythhing less than magical transit to get here. There is no trail."

Peerimus moves back to the the tree into which they entered. Once everyone arrives, "The plan is simple, I am going to attempt to stride to Hook City and thus allow Faraday to follow. It might not work if Niobe has not put down the oak tree or there is no oak tree near the city. If that is the case I will be back within minutes. So if I do not return in a minute, I and Savin will be in Hook City and waiting for you."

The druid first see if a suitable oak tree is about the mostly pine forest. Perhaps he'll get lucky. If not, he finds a good spot where an oak may thrive and puts down one of his feather tokens, casts Transport via Plants and steps in with Yorrick and Savin to Hook City.
[know nature 32 for tree placement]

Ceil to DM Al
Saturday August 19th, 2006 8:47:10 AM
DM Al,
I hope that Peerimus remembers that he has sent Trace and Sly into the Temple?? And not to leave them behind!

Then again Sly was a pain in the (err!) rump, maybe that his plan? Sly and Trace will have to walk all the way to Hook City.

OK! Peerimus try to find the key to the frount door of the house!

To Hook City (DM/Al)
Saturday August 19th, 2006 10:46:35 AM
Sly, Luke and Trace go over the interior of the Temple for tracks. The hard floor of the Temple does not seem to hold tracks and Trace finds it almost impossible to pick up a thing. Luke has more luck. The air has traces of the scent of the Troll and the Drow woman, both scents he recognizes. But they are days old and faint. They are also largely obscured by the persistent over-riding smell of burnt wood smoke, a smell that lingers everywhere and tickles Luke's nose.

Peerimus announces his intention to move on from here to Hook City. That would leave the group plenty of time to conclude what they are doing here in the hour that Faraday requires to teleport them to Peerimus' location. Peerimus finds a Blue Oak in and small clearing in the mountain pines. He, Yorrick and Savin step through once again ...

... and emerge on the edge of the great plain of mud that surrounds Hook City. The walls of the city itself rise above the tents and crowds camped outside the gate. Looks like they'll have to walk in as it doesn't seem that Niobe has placed the anchoring tree yet. Darn her. But, then again, it's been only a week or so since they parted ways in Heranmar. So many things have happened since then that it seems longer. Perhaps she hasn't yet arrived. Or, another possible reason for the failure of the spell to take them into the city proper is that those who govern this City of Magic don't like unauthorized entry within their walls. There could likely be powerful wards against anything but teleportation by authorized persons.

After concluding their investigations, the rest of the group gathers around, Firn'gaer, Noxnyx and Faraday. On the Noxnyx's screen two dots show, one for Peerimus and the second for Savin. There is a sense of dislocation, as though one's head were suddenly where one's right elbow should be. Then they are all on the edge of the sea of mud, all together once again.

Sly and Luke
Sunday August 20th, 2006 7:43:31 AM
As Sly and Luke looks around, They pick up nothing, But Luke a couple of scent that he remembers but too old to do any good.

Luke "AH! AH! CHOO! Me nose is getting stoffy"

Sly turn to Trace, "Let's go there nothing here any more but dust and the snell of burnt wood!"

They all go back with the others, But Peerimus and Savin has already gone, "Jusst in time to leave!" Sly smiles, but he puts the memory of these Elves from his mind.

They arrive at Mud Town as everybody call it, "Ahh Almost Home! All we have to do now is check in and pay a Magic Tax! It won't be too much because WE are property OWNERS!" But under Sly's breath, he mutters "I hope!"

Firn'gaer
Sunday August 20th, 2006 11:29:11 AM
Space and time warps and the wizard stands with the others before Hook City. "Thank you, Faraday."

"So that's Hook City." He says staring out over the sea of mud a slight disappointment in his voice. "I expected a little more...no matter. Now where is the Star Mage Guild I wonder...anyone know?"

"Magic tax?" He says to Sly. "What kind of magic do they tax and how much..." Remembering spending quite a bit at the Catacombs recently. "Hope it's not too much."

Active Effects
Detect Magic - requires concentration
Read Magic - requires concentration
See Invisibility
Mage Armor - 24 hours

Spells Prepared
0 - dancing lights(r), disrupt undead x2, ghost sound(r), mage hand x2, prestidigitation(r)

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement x2, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 - dispel magic x2, empowered magic missile x2, fly, haste

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - heightened resilent sphere, heightened slow, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - analyze dweomer, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Trace and Shadow d20+9=15 d20+5=19
Sunday August 20th, 2006 10:19:01 PM
Trace rides up next to Firn'gaer. This is mud city, so dont be so down, we have to cut through this heap to get to Hook City wich I promise you, you will be impressed. If not for the giant hooks suspended in the sky holding up a huge bridge. They are not my kind of people but I have to admit. They did allright with this city.

But like I said first, this is mud city and we have to make our way through here first and keep one hand own your weapons and the other on you money. Their is a large theif population here in Mud City since they are not welcome in Hook. We did some security work for awhile in Hook fighting orcs wich some how had some legal status in Hook. I can be quite political at times so mind you tounge in certain situations or well spend most of our time with the law.

We do have a wharehouse here full of arms and armor along with some wagons as well. It's been quite some time since I left here and I really dont rember who we left to take care of it. I hope it hasnt been taken over by someone. I just dont want to argue right when we arrive. I would like to have a chance to enjoy some fine wine and cheese. That is really something that I missed about this place.

Trace rides while talking to Firn'gaer and Shadow keeps close on Traces mounts heels.
spot (15) listen (19)

Posting Report For
Monday August 21st, 2006 7:52:43 AM
Game #4 Tha Children Of Chaos
For the week of Aug, 14,2006

Name.....MTWTF
DM Al....XXXXOS
Sly......XXXXXS
Savin....XOXXX
Peerimus.XXX22S
Jaeden...X2XXO
Trace....XXOXOS

Adm Ceil (Tee Hee! Wait until these guys go to the White Swan Spa!!

Sly and Luke
Monday August 21st, 2006 8:29:42 AM
Sly smiles at the memories this place bring back, He answers Firm-gare question. "Ahh! Yes! this place has it's good and bad memories. I wonder if Sir Thomas is still at the Temple? I would like to visit him, he was pretty bad off mentally. BUT we had a good time getting rid of the Bad guys in the White Swan Spa!!
As to how much? well I don't really remember but we are still owners of a big business."

Sly will go into the snuff box, open the Magic Trunk and take out a set or two of keys. then put's away the magic snuff box.

Then again the curency here is not the same, We'll have to go to the Exchange Office and wait in line!"

Luke tell Sly, "I like Mud!"

Jaeden Ohm
Monday August 21st, 2006 3:09:57 PM
Jaeden appears with others and this time is completely unphased by the transport. By now he's an old pro and no longer needs time to recover after the ordeal.

Burdened with the weight of gear and an armored rider Dalek's feel sink a ways into the mud. Each step he makes produces a queer sucking noise. Old news to the members of the party who are familiar with this city.

He stays mounted and proceeds with the others as they approach the city proper. Once they approach the gates he defers to one of the party members more familiar with the local custom.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday August 21st, 2006 5:11:37 PM
Peerimus smiles as he steps from the tree. The very fact that he is as close as he is makes him smile. "As good as we could have hoped for I think Savin. Now we just have to relax a bit for the others."

Once the rest arrive, Peerimus takes up walking to Mud City. Several have already answered Firngaer, so the Druid just walks in silence, a happy look on his face and enjoying the blue sky and sun. If memory served Trace was spot on, they would need to move through the city to one of the bridges to Hook City suspended above. Exactly how all that went he could not recall, but one of the others likely would.

Savin
Monday August 21st, 2006 9:32:58 PM
Savin moves into the city with wide eyes. Upon hearing the description, he tucks his meager collection of coins away and tries to cover any other valuables as well. He will ask, "So how far is the Star Mage Guild anyway? Can I go there too? Or should we hole up in a good inn while our mages go and do some research.

Through To The Gates (DM/Al)
Monday August 21st, 2006 10:03:14 PM
The group wades in, across the outer perimeter of mud. At places it is thigh high. No wonder that all of the people milling in and about the sprawling city of tents are covered in dirt and mud. There's a tall post that rises only slightly above the tops of the tents. On that post, someone has put up a very beat up sign that says, "Welcome to Mud City!"

Voices come from all sides. Some hawk wares. Some speak of the days they've spent waiting here in Mud City for entry through the gates. Some even hawk places in line. There are cries and screams and laughs and roars. All seem to quiet as the group passes between the tents. People stare and then pick up where they left off when the powerful group passes out of view. No one approaches or disturbs them. The people camped in Mud City know dangerous people when they see them.

When the group arrives at the front gate, they are splattered and plastered in mud and only the Moon and Stars know what else. Guards stand before an outer gate before a line of carts, wagons, and people on foot, all waiting to enter. Within the gate a trio of peddlers are answering questions and laying their items upon a table as two guards pass a glowing wand over their bodies.

The eyes of the guards immediately turn as the clearly powerful group of people and animals approaches through the mud. A tall guard, wearing a shortsword, studded leather cuirass, and a plumed helm detaches from the contingent at the gate and approaches the Children of Chaos.

"Do you seek emergency entrance?" he asks. His voice is deep and resonant, a voice accustomed to command. Within the eyeholes of his helm, the man's eyes are blue and level and penetrating.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 6:00:52 AM
Sly standing between Preemus, Savin and Trace, answere for the group "Yes! Sir! We are business and land owners in Hook City. We are regestered as the Children of Chaos. It's been a while and would like a nice bed in our own Home!"
Sly tell the the tall guard. (All the time Sly is holding Luke mouth shout.)

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 4:31:23 PM
Peerimus nods at Sly's statement and meets unfliching the gaze of the man at arms. he shifts his quarterstaff to his left hand and his right gets tucked into his armpit as he relaxes in stance. Yorrick gives a small nudge to the druid and the looks to regard the others about him.

Savin
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 9:06:08 PM
Savin looks at the officer and thinks about restraining but just can't help himself. "Why do you call it emergency entrance? Is the City under some kind of attack?"

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 9:23:51 PM
We can wait our turn but none the less we are here to check up on our shop and resupply and enjoy the inns.

Jaeden
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 9:25:18 PM
Still mounted and still deferring to the others who are familiar with the town, Jaeden say's nothing. He smiles and nods when the blue eye gaze sweeps over him.

Your Papers Are *Not* in Order (DM/Al)
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 9:32:38 PM
"Children of Chaos." The guardsman stands fast watching the elf with his hands clamped around a big dog's muzzle. "Alright." He reaches into a pouch and pulls out a stone. To any familiar eye it looks like a memory stone. The guard holds the stone in his hand. His fingers close around it, and his eyes go blank and far away. The far away look turns to a frown.

"We have no record of landholders under the name of The Children of Chaos," he replies, his gaze still off in an unseen distance. "The business records also show nothing." Then he tips his head to one side and looks up and to the right. "There is, however a record of a group named The Children of Chaos who entered the Great Race. Congratulations if you are they, but that still doesn't gain you admittance to the city."

The guard's fingers open, releasing the stone and he replaces it in his pouch. He takes a single step backwards, and the entire squad guarding the gate stop what they're doing. They are still, but their attention is focused on the group of interlopers and the single guard confronting them. The merchants and petitioners lined for their turn shuffle a few nervous paces away.

"We try to be fair," the guard says. Thus far there is no weapon in his hands. "Not often, but occasionally people leave for an extended period. Sometimes they forget things. Sometimes they even forget the important things, like what they're called or where they live. Not often. But occasionally. And I've taken the liberty of assuming that you wished to enter the city under the grounds of an emergency, because you have casually bypassed all of these other people who have waited legitimately in line for entry. Why else would you do such unless you had emergency circumstances?"

"We take security seriously here in Hook City. Especially with the recent rumors of attacks in the outlying areas by groups of elves who rally around a powerful being who they call the Sleeper. No one really knows who was responsible for the attacks by the mutated plant and animals, but many have their suspicions." The guard's eyes do not waver. Neither do they specifically drift to either Sly nor Trace. But the two elves can feel the prickle of eyes as they are watched.

"As I said, we try to be fair here, and we don't want any trouble. So I suggest that you state your business now, clear and straight forward. Either that, or leave. You're inconveniencing all of these people who are waiting in line for Customs and Processing."

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 10:08:36 PM
Well if you rember madam Chole then you will rember us, our group has changed a bit but some of us are still here. Trace kicks the horse a bit and if your thinking that I am part of some rebel elf movment then say so instead of judgeing me with you insulting eyes. We have purpose here and we are residents here. To that affect we have as much right to be here as you. If you want us to stand in line so be it but there is not posted rules about that I see about, form a line to the right please. So check our magic or let us pass and we will gladly stand in your line sir. As for our history we have been registered with the city as Champions Protector 452 and now owners of departed Madame Chloe's armory. You will find that in your stone sir. Trace show his frustration by sighing alot and scratching his head but never moves for a weapon since he knows it is unnesscary for entry and would only make matters worse.

Trace truns to the others, same circus as last time when we came here, lets let these guards do their civic duty and well be in soon enogh. Be ready to divy out all our magical items so that they can get their two copper from us.

Trace whips his head around sharply at the guard, since WE ARE leagle residnets we get a tax break and that is something that Madame Chloe informed me.

Savin
Tuesday August 22nd, 2006 10:37:25 PM
Savin sighs as he thinks of all the red tape but quickly looks behind him to see the line of other applicants who are behind them and who they unfairly cut off. He is surprised that he didn't notice the line when they first arrived.

Savin will then step forward and say, "My name is Savin. I was part of the team of the great race and a member of the Children of Chaos. I will admit that I was a junior member then only recently joined but a member nontheless.

You have inquired about our mission here and I am willing to tell you though it will strain the limits of your imagination and belief. Basically we are here to have our mages visit the Star Mage Guild. For some reason they don't want me to go with them, so I will take the opportunity to do some sightseeing in your fair city.

Don't fret, we will not be able to stay long because we have to travel to the lands of the Koshe Marr, an land of nasty reputation. While there we will try to retrieve an artifact which we will use to summon the Avatar of Chaos. Lucky us we then get to battle this creature and scatter him amongst the cosmos assuring all llife in the Wold as we know it. Our mages are here to study about this magical land and do research on what we might expect to find there."

Savin will look at the guardsmen and purse his lips, "I don't know if doing research to help save the Wold is considered an emergency but that is why we are here. I am willing to wait in the back of the line, since I don't really want to have to fight an Avatar anyway. In fact, if you want, we can find a much better suited person...such as yourself! You seem very responsible and honorable. Do you want to switch jobs?"

Savin looks around and notes the looks on both Peerimus and Firn'gaer's faces and says, "What? It's the truth. My master always taught me to tell the truth."

Savin looks back to the guard and says, "Ahhh you might want to keep this quiet. Wouldn't want to start a panic or anything."

Rufus
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 7:28:19 AM
A squeek and then another is heard from the folds of Firn'gaer's robes. "How convenient for us the monk decides this is a time to listen to his master's teaching. Why doesn't just declare we have the plague or something."

Firn'gaer d20+1=9 d20+6=21 d20+8=16
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 7:50:08 AM
Firn'gaer tries to hide his annoyance with Savin but is unable to do so [Bluff DC9]. "Yes how convenient for us." He responds. Note to self, Savin's not allow to speak to guard-types.

The guard drops the stone and Firn'gaer decides he'd like to know what type of magic is on the rock. Concentrating he starts to look for magical auras. Mostly the stone, but he is also interested in what the guards carry.

Other than that Firn'gaer says nothing more unless spoken to as Savin has made mess enough of the the situation. He doesn't wish to fan the flames.

********************

[Spot DC21, Listen DC16]

Detect Magic
1st Round - Presence or absence of magical auras.

2nd Round - Number of different magical auras and the power of the most potent aura.

3rd Round - The strength and location of each aura. If the items or creatures bearing the auras are in line of sight, you can make Spellcraft skill checks to determine the school of magic involved in each. (Make one check per aura; DC 15 + spell level, or 15 + half caster level for a nonspell effect.)

[Taking 10 on Spellcraft DC34]

Active Effects
Detect Magic - requires concentration
Read Magic - requires concentration
See Invisibility
Mage Armor - 24 hours

Spells Prepared
0 - dancing lights(r), disrupt undead x2, ghost sound(r), mage hand x2, prestidigitation(r)

1 - expeditous retreat, magic missile x2, ray of enfeeblement x2, shield

2 - extended mage armor*, invisibility, mirror image, resist energy, scorching ray x2

3 - dispel magic x2, empowered magic missile x2, fly, haste

4 - black tentacles, dimension door, mass enlarge person, polymorph

5 - heightened resilent sphere, heightened slow, telekinesis, wall of force

6 - analyze dweomer, mage's lucubration, shadow walk

* - Spells cast
(r) - racial spells

Sly and Luke
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 8:22:37 AM
Sly let's go of Loke mouth and will turn to Trace, "Easy Trace! After all we are Elves, But I wonder is this guard is talking about the village of Evil Elves we just came back from? Their master and his pals, killed them all. We had a hard time with his minions but he finnaly vanish to Koshi Marr with the Chimes.
We Need to rest and recoup before we go into Koshi Marr, To get this Mad man before he invades this Hook City of ours."

Luke now free to speak, "Nice Lady house, Me hungry! Want soup bone!" he tell the guard.

Sly's Spells
----- ------
l-0} Detect Magic - Read Magic - Consentration - Resistance.

l-1} Magic MisselsX2 - Endure Elements - Protection From Evil.

l-2} Bull's Strenth - invisibility - Mirror Image.

l-3} Lighting Bolts - Rage - Fly.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 8:52:36 AM
Peerimus's right hand goes up and pinches the bridge of his nose and his chin dips into his chest. That did not just happen did it Father? After a breif moment with a long but relatively quiet exhale he opens his eyes and look up again to the guard. His right brow arches as he looks at Savin upon the man's question and still looking soley at the monk "Yes, one might think it best to keep such things quiet indeed."

The druid looks to Sly, "No he was not and tha..." Luke speaking halts the druid cold in mid word. His lips purse for a moment and then he looks back at the guard and the rest about them, with a rather stupid smile on his face. "Well and there you are then." Peerimus rests back on his heels and just looks at the group of guard.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Jaeden Ohm
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 4:43:49 PM
And just like that Jaeden Ohm makes a descision.

Next time he'll make sure that it's he that speaks first, regardless of whether he's familiar with the area or not. Of course only Dalek is aware of this decision...

Surprisingly, Trace seems to know exactly what information is needed to prove residency. Surprising for the simple reason that to Jaeden Trace is the newcomer here. The rangers knowledge serves as a great reminder that this is not the case.

So he waits to hear the Guards reaction to Trace before intervening. He can only hope that Savin's outburst doesn't erase everything that Trace may have accomplished.

Trace
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 7:24:49 PM
(ooc: only recent newcomer, rember Trace is only one left from the very first day and Sly was soon to follow, hint, use archives when you cant rember, wich I had to do. I dont have that good of a memory.)

To the Star Mage's Guild (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 8:55:05 PM
Water off a duck's back. In many ways, the phrase describes the guard's reaction to the many different responses that he gets from the Children of Chaos. Trace's anger. Savin's story full of magic, unknown lands and apocalypse. The talking dog. The squeak of the rat. Before all of this, his demeanor is calm and unchanged. Hook City is a city of magic, after all. The guard simply reaches back into his pouch and once again grasps the stone in the palm of his hand.

Firn'gaer detects the decided presence of magic.

"Champions Protector 452 is registered under the name of The Swords of Light not the Children of Chaos," the guard says. His eyes move as though viewing things unseen.

For Firn'gaer the magic auras begin to separate and become distinct. There are more auras that can be easily counted, the most powerful is Strong.

"It is not clear whether they are the registered owner of Madame Cloe's Armory, though the record states that they resided there for a time. The Key Stones for the Armory are listed as missing and ownership would reside with those who possess the stones."

The Aura's glow in their separate locations. The guard's sword, his armor, his bracers, the amulet at his neck. Many more auras glow from behind him. They glow on the other guards, in the wagons of the merchants, on the gate itself and around the wall. The Stone in the guard's hand, however, holds the strongest aura. Firn'gaer identifies the aura as a blend of Transmutation, Divination, and Illusion magic. The art of blending three auras is unheard of, and how it is done is a mystery.

"Star Mage's Guild?" The guard opens his palm and quickly stores the stone back in his pouch. "The Link shows a bulletin put out by the Star Mage's Guild." His eyes within the eyeholes of his helm squint as he examines the group with greater scrutiny. From Savin to Peerimus to Firn'gaer to Sly, Jaeden and Trace.

"Please come with me," he says.

Guards and petitioners part, leaving an aisle as the guard leads the group into the outer gate. But instead of passing through the tunnel like gate area and into the city beyond, he stops half way and goes through a door leading into the bulk of the Wall of Tears itself. The door leads into a small unlit room. In one corner stands a pedestal topped by rods of different glowing colors. Next to the pedestal is a single guard standing by a winch. Across the way is door sealed by a grated portcullis. On the other side of the portcullis, sunlight filters down from above illuminating a raised dais some ten by ten feet across.

"Raise the inner gate," the guard commands, and the one attending the winch begins turning the cogs.

"The teleport pad will take you to the Star Mages Guild. You may go four at a time. The horse and bear will count as two people I'm afraid."

Entering the room with the Teleport Pad, you can see a latice of iron grillwork set into the ceiling. Those standing on the top of the wall would be able to look down from above. The guard who lead you here touches the colored rods in a certain order and the first four disappear.

When the last of the group to Teleport arrives, they find themselves in a large domed room surrounded by many arching windows. At the same height as the windows and to the west the view is dominated by the row of Great Hooks. Suspended in mid air, they hold up the cables of a massive bridge. And down below, on the bridge, people mill about, each and everyone engaged in commerce of one sort or another.

"Hello, hello." A tall human, bald and almost impossibly gaunt appears as from thin air. "You're the one's sent by the Gate. Welcome to the Star Mage's Guild. My name is Prothro Sstemn. I can likely guess who you are and why you've come to the Star Mage's Guild. But it's more customary for you to state it formally for the record."

[ OoC: Glad you're using the Archives, Trace. That's a lot of detail to hold in your mind without a Memory Stone. ]

Savin
Wednesday August 23rd, 2006 9:17:32 PM
Savin grins in triumph and sticks his nose in the air. "You see. My master was right. Truth is the best policy. You don't always have to hide things or be sneaky. Not everyone in the Wold is evil or not worthy of trust. If you never trust anyone, how can they trust you?"

Savin moves over to the pad to be teleported with the first group. Savin smiles at the thin man and sticks out his hand, "My name is Savin. You know who we are? How is that?" Savin then shuts up with the glaring look he gets from Firn'gaer. "Uh I am sorry. I suppose I should let our mage talk to you. This is his territory after all."

Sly and Luke
Thursday August 24th, 2006 8:53:45 AM
Sly watches Savin and thinking to himself 'You really have to Love that Monk!'

Sly will listen and watch, but in hismind will wonder what happen while we were gone?? I know we the city didnot like it when we rid of that gang. But Time is not on our side.

Luke just sits beside Sly (after all Sly is scraching his ears, the next best thing beside his Soup Bones.)

Firn'gaer
Thursday August 24th, 2006 9:09:34 AM
"Very well." He says at Savin's lead. "Greetings Prothro Sstemn, my name is Firn'gaer Gyddyn. I am a Journeyman member of the Star Mage Guild from New Elenna. We need information on a land called Koshe Marr and its ruler Queen Fidelia. We have only basic information and because of what we've learned more research is needed. I request access to the guild's library for this." He says to Prothro. "Also, I have guild business I wish to handle for myself."

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 24th, 2006 4:12:56 PM
Trace turns to the others, If you dont need me for awhile, I am going to stable my horse and find a inn that dosnt mind elves and panthers, ...... if there is one.

Oh and dont forget, our official name around here is Southern Lights Champions Protector 452. We had moved on from here when we changed our name. Oh and I am going to go check on the armory and see why it is not in our name. Anyone want to join?
(((Trace says this looking at Sly)))))

Sly and Luke
Thursday August 24th, 2006 6:18:05 PM
"I go with you if you don't mind!" Sly pipe in, "Your right We were the Southern Light Champion Protector 452. I have forgoten that!"

Luke pick's his head "Me Too!" and follow the Cat. Muttering cats dont like soup bones!

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday August 24th, 2006 6:49:13 PM
"Trace if you wait a moment I'll come along. I'd like to here a few things first. Remember, we might have came here to find out answers but that is NOT why we were brought here. We were brought here because the Star Mages were looking for us. Plus, I'm not so sure you'll be allowed to wander these halls freely."

Jaeden returns his eyes to the starmage.

Firn'gaer
Thursday August 24th, 2006 7:49:40 PM
He listens to the others and in specific Jaeden. "That's true, Prothro there was apparently a bulletin issued by the guild. I am unaware of anything that would warrent a thing. Is the guild looking for us or me?"

How Are You Who You Are? (DM/Al)
Thursday August 24th, 2006 9:15:11 PM
"I didn't say that I *knew* who you were." The man extends his hand to take Savin's. His grip is weak and slightly effeminate, but his skin is dry and warm. "I said I could guess who you were. That is a very clear distinction. Precision in wording can be very important, you know. There are unlikely to be many groups of your power and your particular composition, and therefore it should be fairly simple to guess who you are." He smiles.

And the smile remains frozen upon his face as he turns, following Trace, Sly, the leopard, the talking dog, and a warhorse with his eyes as they make a circuit of the very large teleport room. The views that Trace and Sly see from the windows that ring the circular room are awe inspiring. The Sargrass Plains stretch off to the south across a large slow moving river, to the north the plain of Mud City and the wooded hills of the Gateway Downs.

But there does not seem to be any way to leave this room.

"Yes ... Well ... I'm sorry. But, I'm afraid we'll need you to remain here for the moment. Alright?" He raises a hand and waves at the small parade as they continue around the room. *ehem* He clears his throat. "Excuse me."

The long pale fingers of one hand reach into a pocket of his robe and come out with a stone identical to the one that the guard at the gate had used. He closes his fingers around it, and his eyes too, stare off into the middle distance.

"Firn'gaer Gyddyn ... Firn'gaer Gyddyn ... By the Moons of the Wold!" His hand opens and his eyes seek out Firn'gaer. "You're several weeks overdue. And you don't look a thing like the description. We thought you had aborted your visit to our tower in Hook City. The last record we have of you is a sighting in the Floating City." Again he closes his hand and his eyes move as though viewing a thing that only he can see. "You were reported in the company of a group who call themselves The Children of Chaos. Wait. Wait, there are several annotations under Children of Chaos. See Reference, Great Race. See Reference Crones of the Gateway Downs. See Reference ... Koshe Marr."

Prothro lapses into silence as his eyes move about, taking information from his unknown source.

"Interesting. How very interesting," he mutters to himself. "Did you know that it is believed that your group is largely responsible for the many tears that have opened leading to Koshe Marr? Very little wonder there is a bulletin out on you."

"First things first, though." Prothro opens his hand focuses upon the stone for a moment. A pattern of colored waves appears above his hand rippling with light. He tucks the stone back into his pocket, and the colored waves vanish. "Please remove your Headband of Intellect, Firn'gaer Gyddyn. Thank you. Xi tien xia hwa jian." He intones a spell and then stares intently at Firn'gaer. Or, rather, Firn'gaer's head.

"Hmmm. Yes, you are he. Firn'gaer Gyddyn. We'll have to change the record from Human to Gnome, but your thought patterns are the same. You're a member in good standing for several months more, and as such, you're entitled to the use of our labs and access to any of the unrestricted material in our libraries. That includes what little information we have on Koshe Marr."

"However, I was wondering if you could do us a small favor. The bulletin in question is coded 475. That indicates that you are a non-hostile group of great interest for whom our records are incomplete. If, while you remain within our tower, you would be so kind as to fill in our missing information by telling our recorders of your activities and such, we would be ever so grateful. We are always seeking to improve the quality of our Libraries, you know."

"We will, of course, deposit your fellows on the street level should they want. Or provide them with refreshments, as they wish." He turns and smiles at Trace and Sly.

"Mind you, we don't provide services such as this for Journeymen. But, if you don't mind me saying, you seem rather powerful for a simple Journeyman."

"Please come this way." He leads the group across the room towards ... well, apparently nothing. Then suddenly a long corridor materializes around the group as though they had passed through an invisible door. At the far end of the corridor, quite a distance away, is a dark portal. "Right this way, please. As we walk tell me what it is that you'd like to do and where you'd like to go, if you will, thank you."

"Now, exactly what sort of information are you looking for on Koshe Marr, Firn'gaer. I might be able to point you in the right direction."

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 24th, 2006 11:22:36 PM
Trace relaxes a bit, when he is addressed he gives his needs, "Thank you for your hospitality, If I can get some Hare with some bread cheese and wine, stable my horse and provide me some parchment and a couriour to the city land manager or deed holder I would be very greatfull and glad to pay for these services with a good tip. If I can get this with out having to wander around the streets that would be just great and after I would be more than happy to share any information that I can. So where can I hole up for now? Also before evening I would like to make my way over to Chole's Armory to check up on the property."

Sly and Luke
Friday August 25th, 2006 7:15:54 AM
Sly has his eyes on the forest beyond Mud City. He hungers for the forest once more, the peace and the hunting with his friends!

Then the memory fades, now he is with his friends in Hook City.
So to Prothro he tell him "Sir Prothro, I also have changed, I'm no longer a young fighter that was last here?? I'm now a Blade-singer!
I need more training with my blade! I need more training with my spells! Is there any place for me to train here?? I must follow my Vows."
Sly looks into the old man with his even older eyes.

Jaeden Ohm
Friday August 25th, 2006 1:38:41 PM
Jaeden settles in a waits as patiently as a soldier on guard duty. He has his own questions to be sure, but too many people talking at once does more harm then good. Besides, for now this Firngaer's show.

Savin
Friday August 25th, 2006 11:11:12 PM
Savin perks up on the request to tell the history of the group. "Maybe while the others are doing the research, I can fill in your histories. I am now one of the older members of the group. We have done some interesting things. Let's see, we have fought a dragon, vampires, a lich, multiple golems, a crazy mage who made golems...well anyway, let me know when you want to have me meet with your sages."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Saturday August 26th, 2006 9:18:59 AM
The druid moves about the room and looks out of the windows, "Beautiful." he says to no one in particular. The other wizard starts talking and for the most part it is just a background hum to Peerimus. Then the thought that he and his friends are responsible for 'tears to Koshe Marr' is mentioned and Peerimus becomes very interested to the point of interrupting. "Thought largely responsible for the many tears that have opened leading to Koshe Marr? On what possible basis is that absurd idea founded good sir?"

The answer no matter what it may be produces pursed lips and Peerimus itching his ear absently. "And that is why Savin we should not inform everyone who may ask our business of the complete unvarnished truth. It is not a matter of trust in them but of thier trust in us." Peerimus lets it drop with that and his tone remains friendly and smile is on his face as he spoke.
Savin, Sly Trace, all of them were good people. They are just a bit overzealous sometimes. You just have to deal with it as they have to deal with you. Peerimus shakes his head with the thought and turns his attention back to the wizard.

"I think deposit on the street would fine for all of us. It would give us a chance to see more of the city."

Garden or Streets or Somewhere Else? (DM/Al)
Saturday August 26th, 2006 11:53:17 AM

"Absurd idea?" Prothro turns as the group arrives at the end of the long corridor and stops before the dark portal. "Hmmm." He reaches into his pocket again and closes his hand about the white stone.

"There is an annotation referencing the Children of Chaos in a record involving the death and rebirth of the powers known as the Crones of the Gateway Downs." Prothro's eyes flick quickly from one place to another in the empty air. "Your part in things is sketchy. Most of the record centers around the Five Stones located outside of the town of Heranmar. It's thought that they mark a portal between the Wold and something described as The Void. Annotations by Sillius of Ailsildur and Chamalor Dawn among others debate the connection between The Void and Koshe Marr, but the prevailing hypothesis is that The Void was the proto-state within which Koshe Marr would develop."

"We have nothing but second hand evidence, but there are reports that a group known as The Children of Chaos passed from the Void and into the Wold at the site of the Five Stones and that this was the first tear between The Wold and Koshe Marr."

"There is really not much in the record save for unsubstantiated second-hand stories and the physical fact of the stones themselves," he says, releasing the white stone. "Perhaps you could help fill in the details for us."

"Now, I had planned on settling you in the Garden Atrium. And we have fine facilities for the care of many different varieties of mounts. Firn'gaer, you of course, would have to follow me to a Library Link if you wish to research our stacks. The rest of you could wait quite comfortably with your needs cared for in the meantime."

"But, if you wish to be delivered to street level ... " The sentence trails off and Prothro stands with a flummoxed look upon his face. "Er, who would like to go to the street level and who would like to go to the Garden Atrium?"

Jaeden Ohm
Saturday August 26th, 2006 12:57:30 PM
Finally Jaeden joins the conversation.

"Prothro excuse me. You said the Children of Chaos came from the void back into this world. Can you tell me when the annotation says this happened?"

Forgetting the mage for a moment Jaeden address the party as a whole. "Earlier I heard mention that this other group might be our counterparts in this endeavor. If this is true, could they have styled themselves as the cildren of chaos as well? Could that have been them that entered through the portal? If there were a portal near the encampment as well that would explain their fast travel."

Sly and Luke
Sunday August 27th, 2006 9:07:05 AM
"Hmm! You might have something there Jaeden, It was quite a battle in there!" Sly stears out into space.

"I'll follow where ever Peerimus and the rest of the Childern go!". Sly waits.

Luke replies "Me Too!"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Sunday August 27th, 2006 6:35:05 PM
Peerimus nods to the wizard, "The Atrium would be excellent. My choice of words were out of ignorance of Hook City." The druid nods to Savin, Trace and then to Sly. "You three as far as I am aware are the only ones who would be able to 'fill in the blanks' for the Star Mages Guild. In this concern I think a wise thing to do concerning the Crones and what has occurred elsewhere on the southern continnet in relation to us."

Trace and Shadow d20+11=19
Monday August 28th, 2006 12:02:05 AM
Trace places his mount in a stable and tells Shadow to guard the horse, "I dont think it would be wise for you to follow me around the city, might makes somep people nervous." Trace then answers what history questions there is and ask to be placed on the street.

After being placed on the street, Trace makes his way to the city officals office after going by and checking on the armory to find out why it is not show in the records as the childern of chaos or southern lights as the owner of madem choles armory.

dc check , knowlage geography 19

Firn'gaer
Monday August 28th, 2006 8:41:29 AM
[A little back-posting]

"I know I'm a little over due. I ran into some orcs on the way through the Ice Veins and was helped by these gentlemen. As it turns out, I found out the information I was coming here for while traveling with them." He pauses.

"My appearance? We were in the Floating City during the great upheaval and came in contact with an artifact called the Knot of Druiss. That encounter left me in the state I'm currently in, reincarnated as a gnome. But I'm getting use to the new me."

Prothro mentions his journeyman status and Firn'gaer blushes slightly, "Well as you know, the next step requires an article on the nature of magic and to put it bluntly, New Elenna didn't offer any inspiration for my topic. So I was content in remaining a journeyman mage." He says. "I have found the nature of Chaos to be an interesting topic, but I'm not sure I've the time needed to adequately research the subject given my current circumstances."

Jaeden asks Prothro his question and Firn'gaer starts to think. It is possible that this opposing group also are known by CoC and that they are responsible for the tears into Koshe Marr and not us. He strokes his beard as he thinks. I've never been and from what I've learned from the others, they went into this void a while ago. It does make sense the more I think.

"I'm not sure how much of the holes we can fill in, but I would be happy to give you what information we have."

"Yes, I'll come to the Library Link. I have some personal matters with the guild to attand to as well."

Posting Report For
Monday August 28th, 2006 8:42:18 AM
Game #4 the Children of Chaos
For the week of Aug 21,2006

Name.....MTWTF
DM Al....XXXXOS
Sly......XXX2XS
Savin....X2XOX
Peerimus.X22XOS
Firn-gare.XXX2O
Jaeden...XXXXXS
Trace....X2X2OS

Adm Ceil WoW What a game!!

Savin
Monday August 28th, 2006 2:17:31 PM
Savin, scratching his chin, says," I don't remember any 5 stones. Does anyone remember 5 stones around Heranmar. What does that mean?"

Peerimus and Yorrick
Monday August 28th, 2006 2:22:03 PM
Peerimus interjects to Savins question, "They may be referring to the grave markers at the Abbey of the Crones that came before the current reincarnations. The Crones did tell us they can die and such."

Class A Facilities (DM/Al)
Monday August 28th, 2006 8:50:11 PM
Prothro stand before the dark portal with the Children of Chaos around him rapt in the details that fly about him. His hand closes again around the stone.

"Yes. Yes, there is mention of an older building nearby. An Abbey, you say? And the stones are grave markers? Current reincarnations? We must get this into memory stones right away."

"In answer to your question," he releases the stone and turns to Jaeden, "the record has a transcription date of Oh-three Oh-nine, post Ascension. But there is an annotation stating that the records come from paper notes that actually date from *before* the Ascension of the North Continent Gods. Quite old."

"Well ... " Prothro looks about himself at the small crowd of persons and animals all with their own needs and their own places to go. "Lets start with the Garden Atrium, shall we?" He turns and enters the dark portal.

Within the portal is a small windowless room, lit with a soft white light from above. As each new person or animal enters, the room seems to expand to accommodate them.

"Once your satisfied and settled into the Garden Atrium, I will send someone with refreshments, a box of Memory Stones, and any other materials you may need to conduct the various transactions that you might have in mind." He looks up into the air and nods his head as if listening to inaudible music. "Ah, here we are." Then he steps back out of the portal.

Stepping through the dark portal again places the Children of Chaos in an immense solarium. Softly rolling slopes of evenly cropped grass stretch off through towering oak, alder and pine. Through the boles and branches one can see the panes of glass that encase the entirety of the small forest. The sharp of eye may even recognize the view beyond as the endless plains of the Sargrass to the south.

Nearby is a clear space paved with rough, but flat paving stones. On it are several tables of finely polished wood. Comfortable chairs are scattered about the space as well, and two backless divans flank the whole at opposite sides of the periphery. The sound of running water comes from through the trees to the left.

"Well, here we are." Prothro turns to Trace. "If you'd still like to be taken to the streets the Star Mage's Guild would be pleased to oblige you. But I assure you that any business that you might wish to can conduct can be handled from right here. Well ... almost any business at any rate."

"You, Sir," Prothro turns to Sly Foxx, "you expressed the desire to train. Martial training, I'm assuming. We have ... well, we have a combat simulation that we keep for Weapon Mages. I'm sorry to say that it is currently being overhauled. Even were it not, though, it's tremendously popular. Time on the simulation is booked for nearly an entire year in advance ... " He trails off into a sigh. Then ... "One moment," he says. Once more his hand closes about the white stone. Though his lips do not move, his head nods as though in the midst of conversation.

"Luck is with you," he smiles. "They're in the final stages of repair, and you'd even be doing them a favor by testing the system out for them. What do you say? Think about it, please. I'll send a Student down momentarily. You can tell him whether you'd like to try the combat simulation or not."

"In the meantime, Firn'gaer?" Prothro gestures back into the portal and the two wizards depart.

The next destination is a smaller and very quiet room with booths draped in rich purple velvet. The light is dim, streaming in only from narrow arched windows.

"These booths allow access to the Link," Prothro whispers to Firn'gaer. "Within each booth is a Limited Link Stone. Just place it within your palm and close your fingers about it and you will have access. Just ask with your mind and it will answer. It may take a little time to get used to forming a query, but anyone with a modicum of intellect soon gets used to it."

"The booths themselves are soundproofed for privacy. No sound can get in or out. I must warn you that the Stones themselves are warded to keep them from being removed from the booths by unauthorized persons, and there are harsh penalties for those who attempt enspell them to allow their removal. We are an organization that is serious about our security."

"Any questions, now before I leave you to your research?"

=== OOC ===

Trace, or anyone, if you still wish to be taken to the streets please don't hesitate to speak up. I'll put you there next post.

Trace and Shadow
Monday August 28th, 2006 10:44:08 PM
After being placed on the street, Trace makes his way to the city officals office after going by and checking on the armory to find out why it is not show in the records as the childern of chaos or southern lights as the owner of madem choles armory.

Trace's mount and Shadow are left behind as not to draw any mor attention than needed.

Sly and Luke
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 8:28:20 AM
Sly bows to Prothro, "I thank you that you are able to extend my training in the art of a blade-singer. An Elf in training not only trains to the point of making his blade sing in a fight, whitch is what I yearn for. But the use of magic. To this aim I thank you."

Sly bows once more, then goes off to a nice little glen, and Takes off his armor. With a sword in hand and a loin cloth around his loins, He start to fight an a imagenery enermy, well the paces and trust that he has already learn. This training will go on untill he will be interupted.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 8:10:56 PM
[Sorry this is going to be brief. I start Law School tomorow and I have lots of work to do before tomorrow. I expand with tomorrows post.]

Firn'gaer will probe the library for information on Koshe Marr and of Queen Fidelia. That should take a bit.

Savin
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 9:03:36 PM
Savin hears the comments about combat simulations and his interests peaks. "Do you have to be a mage to try this simulation. My master always warned me to keep my practice up and since we are soon heading into peril, I want to be sharp. If I am allowed, I would be honored to try this.

I am also willing to speak to anyone who wants to hear my tales. Peerimus stop rolling your eyes. We should have our story told. How many others have seen what we have? Our story should be told so others can learn from our mistakes and victories."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 9:10:00 PM
Peerimus stiffles a slight grin at Savin's comment on eye rolling. Yes the monk did know the druid well. "Savin it is sometimes that I fear our stories smell of boasting is why I caution their telling. Ungifted as we are in that realm we seem to just roll off a fight night highlight reel and much of the story and lessons could be lost. You are right though and that our battles both martial and mental should be chronicled."

Peerimus then steps into and settles in and takes in the atrium of the Star Mages Guild, "A very nice Arborium master wizard. My compliments to the Star Mages Guild." Peerimus gathers those that came to the garden, before any exploring is done, have something for you so that mother's children are not overly disturbed."
With that Peerimus casts Pass without Trace and places it on each of them. He then looks to Yorrick, "Go and relax my friend, enjoy a rest on the grass." As Yorrick takes a stroll about, Peerimus shifts to a tiny non descript brown feathered bird and takes wing to a high tree top. Mostly to be by himself and connect with Father and Mother, but also to get a better view of the plains rolling away to the south.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Jaeden Ohm
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 9:11:45 PM
For now Jaeden stays with Dalek so the horse wont be penned up. Through their connection he can sense that Dalek is beginning to get a bit worn out and needs some time to just wander a bit and chew some grass.

Not sure if the mages of the Starmage Guild will like Dalek nibbling at their garden, Jaeden shrugs and figures they'll speak up if theres a problem.

Different Ways (DM/Al)
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 9:25:56 PM
After Prothro leaves with Firn'gaer, there is only the briefest of minutes before another figure steps through the dark portal. Before him he pushes a cart that moves silently over the grassy ground. A look at the nether parts of the cart would reveal that the cart has no wheels. Rather, it is levitating inches above the ground.

"Erm, Greetings," he says without looking up from the cart. "I'm Jerm Sterndrawer. And I'm told that I'm to help you in, er, any way you want." He begins placing various food items from the cart onto the table. Several jugs of drink, plates of cheese, bread, a leg of mutton, a tureen of soup and some bowls. There's a platter of fruit. A large boar's carcass rolls out of a compartment under the cart for Yorrick and Shadow. He places pens, ink and parchment upon the table. And he also opens the lid to a box in which slit many white stones, each about the size of the end of a human thumb.

"These, erm, are, ah, Memory Stones. Yes. Memory stones. You, er, activate them, you see by placing them in your hand and closing your fingers around them. Then you speak, and they'll take in your words. You can even press your fist to your head, and they will take in your thoughts. Erm," he places the box on the table as well, "they're for you."

"Erm, now, lets see." Jerm counts off on his fingers as he speaks. "You have some animals to stable. Someone wants to go to street level. And, erm, I suppose it's you who is expected at the training simulation." He points a finger tentatively at Sly Foxx who makes a few practice swipes and lunges with his longsword. "Well," he swings his arms in an awkward attempt at joviality. "Follow me. Erm. Yes."

While those who remain behind relax in the Garden Atrium, the room beyond the dark portal takes the party to their various destinations.

On the Street Jerm points to a Star shaped design next to the door. It opens as he passes his hand across its surface revealing a bell pull within.

"When you want to come back in, pull the rope," he says. Then he gives an awkward wave and steps back in, closing the door behind him.

The streets around the Tower of the Star Mages Guild are clear of traffic, but just beyond the streets swirl with people. The Great Bridge, held suspended by the famous Hooks can be seen up above. This is obviously Magic City. But how to get from here to where you wish to go? (Please roll either Knowledge Local, Knowledge Geography, or Gather Information. Or, if you know specifically how to get where you're going, please detail your route.)

At the Training Simulation you are met by a spry and canny eyed wizard. "Baird Cain," he says introducing himself. His grip is strong, firm and dry. "I understand you're going to be the ones testing out the simulation before we put it on line. Let me show you the control panel and let you make your choice of levels."

He shows you to a flat pedestal at the edge of a large featureless room. At the left side of the pedestal are stones marked from 1 to 20. These are labeled LEVELS in bold script. In the middle are two stones. One is marked SINGLE. The other is marked MULTIPLE. On the far right of the pedestal is a row of stones marked with the numbers 1 to 10. This is labeled ENTRANTS.

"You select your Level on the left," explains Baird. "In the center, choose whether you want to face one opponent or multiple opponents. Then, on the right, you select how many people you'll be going into the simulation with. Lets not overwork the system to start. Lets start with no more than three of you going in at once, alright? It'll hurt. Hehe. Sometimes hurts like hell. But you can't die, so no worry on that account."

"Go ahead, give it a try. Any of you are welcome to go at it."

In the Library Link Firn'gaer steps into one of the booths. There's a small table furnished with pen and paper sitting before a very comfortable looking chair. He takes the Link Stone from a small hollow at the upper left corner of the desk and calls up all information with references to Koshe Marr and Fidelia. Before his eyes a list of text begins to scroll down in mid air. As the list grows longer and longer the text grows smaller and smaller. Each word has a raised quality to the text, as though each word wished, in some way, to be selected.

Some of the items are clearly of little use and most likely carry either an erroneous reference or one of such tangential connection as to be meaningless. But from the list, a shorter list catches the wizard's eye.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Crystal Forest
Dimensional Breach(es)
Giggling Ghost, The
Goblin(s)
Harrowed Moon
Heranmar
Inn, The
Koshe Marr
Lilac Moon
Marteaus
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo
Nightshade Crypt
Skull(s)
Troll(s)
Twilight Palace, The
Undead
Vampire(s)
Void, The
Werewolve(s)

Trace and Shadow d20+11=31 d20+9=15
Tuesday August 29th, 2006 10:22:38 PM
Trace makes his way down to street level, having been here before and even patrolled the area as a champion he quickly rembers where he is at in the city and makes his way to the armory to check up on the condition and see if it has been left alone. (knowlage geog. 31)

As trace makes his way he travels to one of the exchange counters to convert 20 gold to city currency so that he has some walking around money. He takes his time and walks the bridge to get where he is going. As he is going he stops and shops the local market getting some fruit and trinkets and such.

He then continues on his way to the armory. While he travels he keeps his eyes open
spot (15)

Sly and Luke
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 3:44:31 PM
He look at Jerm, "well I guess I'll go first!" Now he follows Jerm to meet Baird Cain, Luke follows Sly.
Sly greet Baird Cain, Luke Sits next to sly,

Batrd Cain shows Sly the Panal at the far end of the wall, Sly listen to the stones and buttons and sliding door. Luke is thinking about his soup bone.

Sly step up to the panal , pushing level Two, he then goes to push the single button. Now Sly will wait to see what entrance will open?

Luke Follows Sly.

Firn'gaer
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 7:51:56 PM
That's a lot of interesting entries. This might take a while. I hope the others can find something to keep them busy.

Firn'gaer looks at the list and decides that he'll get primary information before looking into other curiousities. He decides to look at information about Kosh Marr first then the Twilight Palace.

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+2=4
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 8:44:51 PM
Yorrick comes through the carefully cropped bushes and trees at the smell of the boar being brought out. He may consider Peerimus more than family and Peerimus him, but right now the human was not about and little was going to stop the massive kodiak from claiming the prize. Luckily, Peerimus too was paying somewhat attention and that the only competition the bear might encounter was the panther. Peerimus keeps his eye on Yorrick and Shadow for a bit just to be sure the panther does not try anything foolish. It was a magnificent animal, but the druid knew it to be no match for the bear. There was other food and Shadow seemed perfectly happy with a choice Mutton leg. Peerimus returned to his view and thoughts on Mother and Father bounty and beauty of infinite variety.

He almost blends everything else out when he remembers Jaeden. The man was of good heart and may or may not want to sit about the atrium for hours by himself. Peerimus flies back down and shifts back, "It appears I chased everyone off and you drew the stay with the druid stick." A smile plays at the corner of his mouth, but he tries his bests to seem absolutely serious.
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On The Streets Today (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 9:28:04 PM
The layout of the city comes back to Trace with startling clarity. He finds a place that describes itself as a place to exchange the gold used in the outer Wold for the Magic Chits used in Hook City. The man at the window laughs at the twenty gold disks that Trace lays out.

"I'm sorry, Lad, but that would be but a fraction of a single White Chit. Come back when you've got a hundred."

Fortunately one of the vendors in the market is willing to exchange fruit for nothing but a few coppers. There's another who tries to entice Trace with roast meat on a stick from an animal that he calls a Prairie Pig. Yet a third vendor sells bracelets, headbands, small mats, baskets and belts all woven from grass. All of these will take the silvers and coppers from Outside.

Trace descends the Stairs and walks through Labor Town, taking in the sights as he goes.. Then from there he moves into Soldier City where he had once stood guard over Madame Cloe's Armory with the rest of the Southern Lights. The warehouse is not hard to find. The neighborhood hasn't changed much. It all feels very familiar. It even feels comfortable. The outside of the warehouse itself could use a new coat of paint. But aside from that, it seems intact. The door is locked, however, and there are no windows on the ground level.

Level 2 / Single Opponent / Two Entrants d20+6=19 d20+3=11 d20+2=12 d20+9=11
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 9:28:27 PM
The stone next to the number 2 lights to a bright white as Sly selects the second lowest Combat Level. The center stone for a Single Opponent lights as well. And on the right side of the pedestal the stone indicating that 2 Entrants will be going in lights white telling the system that both Sly and Luke will be going in.

"See the outline that marks the combat square?" Baird points to a dark line that runs around most of the room forming a large rectangle. Just step in. Go ahead."

Sly crosses the line first, and then Luke. Suddenly the Wold changes around them. The scene is now a dark graveyard. Sickly weeds grow all around from out of black soil. The sky is covered in a gray pall of clouds.

Suddenly, there is a the creak and clack of bones and a large figure appears from behind a low rise. It towers at over twice Sly's height with huge hooked claws and a curved wicked beak. It is part owl and part bear, but its flesh has been stripped away. Sly and Luke face a Skeleton Owlbear.

As large as it may be, the Skeleton Owlbear is quick and alert. It moves first and charges, opening its beak in a tonguless roar from which no sound emerges. It stops outside a five foot span from Sly and swings a claw. (Hit AC11). Sly dodges easily.

Initiative Order: Luke, Sly, Skeleton Owlbear.

== OOC ==
Skeleton Owlbear (19) Wins the Initiative
Then Luke (12), then Sly (11)

Status
Skeleton, Owlbear: Uninjured

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Koshe Marr and The Twilight Palace (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 9:28:57 PM
Koshe Marr

Koshe Marr is described as a bleak land of darkness and exceptional cruelty. Daylight in Koshe Marr is reported to be lit by nothing but a moon, and night is entirely without light. The land itself is inhospitable, and there are reports that water and basic foodstuffs are not readily had across the countryside. What flora exist is reported to be largely poisonous, and what fauna is reported to be deadly.

Goblins and Trolls are said to work in cooperative groups, much in the way of towns, but with social dynamics so foreign and so anti-social as to appear unworkable. It's said that they may be held together by fear as the land is ruled by an Autocracy under a queen who we known only by the name of Fidelia. She has a great many troops of werewolves as well as trolls and goblins. And there are reports of special guards lead by Liches or a Lich. The specifics of these special guards are sketchy, and though we would like to acquire greater detail, it is speculated that the details are few because those who encounter these special guards do not live to return and tell about it.

From the reports, it is thought that Koshe Marr is a land where Necromancy abounds. There is strongly corroborating information that Fidelia herself is a Vampire of immense power. There is even speculation that Koshe Marr was formed from an extraplanar area known only in theory as The Void. The Void is the theoretical Land of the Undead, postulated by the Axioms of Symmetry.

As of this recordning the existence of Koshe Marr is only corroborated by the consistency of various eye witness accounts. None have been able to find a reliable path through to this land and reports come only from those who have stumbled upon it and have been fortunate enough to be able to return.

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The Twilight Palace

The Twilight Palace is the most consistantly recorded name for the residence of Fidelia of Koshe Marr. At the time of this recording we have no further information on either the character of The Twilight Palace or its location.

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Peaceful Forest (DM/Al)
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 9:29:20 PM
The Garden Atrium is peaceful. Even fierce predetors, lie down and eat with each other.

Peerimus, Jaeden and Savin bask in the filtered sunlight. Then the druid notices a brass bell with a wooden handle standing on the table near the platter of fruit. Most likely it is there to summon a Student, should they wish anything else, or wish to go elsewhere within the Star Mages' Tower.

Savin
Wednesday August 30th, 2006 10:08:45 PM
OOC Sorry Al, got delayed today.

Savin watches Sly pick her choice and eyes light up with the Owlbear. "Oh I have to try this next!" he says.

"Is there any chance of me joining the battle?"

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 31st, 2006 12:02:54 AM
Trace satisfied that the armory has remained undistrubed decides not to go in and instead heads for the city officalas building to discuss the records on the building and why the guard didnt show ownership of the building to belong to the Southern Lights aka Children of Chaos.

Jaeden Ohm
Thursday August 31st, 2006 1:49:09 AM
Reasonably sure that things will be calm for a time, Jeaden removes and stows his silvery platemail. His new cloak, this one also crimson, is removed while the pieces are being taken off. Once unarmored the warrior throws on his loose fitting black silks and once again fastens his cloak.

He relaxes and enjoys a sample of meats, cheeses, fruits and breads.

He smiles at Peerimus' comment. "I don't find it the short straw to stay here with you Peerimus. To be honest I am glad for the moment of peace and quiet. It seems that when our group is together it's not easy to follow a rational course."

He pauses his words while he consumes another piece of cheese and a bite of moist, dense, dark rye. "You know, after the fight with those demon frogs I really thought we were going to pull it together. But last fight we lost it all again."

He sighs. "Perhaps I should have kept the plan simple."

"Wow these cheeses are amazing." He grabs another and motions for Peerimus to do the same. "You've been with these people longer then I have Peerimus. Has it always been like this? Or is it because of all the new blood coming and going? Perhaps I am being unrealistic. Maybe I'm expecting the precision of a trained military group where that precision is not possible, or even appropriate."

He pours him self a glass of wine and washes the food down with a swallow. "Excellent." He states as he pours a glass for Peerimus.

Jaeden

Sly (AC 25 97/97 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65 hp) d20+11=25 d20+6=23 d6+4=10 d6+4=5 d20+15=34 d20+10=25 d8+8=12 d8+8=11
Thursday August 31st, 2006 6:08:56 AM
Luke Enter the arena, sit a little behind Sly. Watching all around, BUT when to Skeleton Owlbear enters the arena, Luke shouts "BONES!"
Luke attacks the enermy's bony legs (Twice).

Luke move to 11/G Biting the leg AC 25 & AC 23 - Damages 10+5+15hp

Sly advances a few feet (a little bit into 13/F) Raises his Undead Ability Long Sword, attacking the monster Twice, (Attacling AC 34 & AC 25 - Damages 12+11+23hp)

Firn'gaer
Thursday August 31st, 2006 7:56:38 AM
Firn'gaer will go to the next few topics.

Dimensional Breach(es)
Harrowed Moon
Lilac Moon
Void, The

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday August 31st, 2006 5:02:25 PM
Peerimus takes a piece of the cheese and the poured glass, "Thank you." Peerimus listens to Jaeden and he is nodding at just about the entire conversation. "When my path lead me to the gates of Hermaner those many months ago the group was quite different. Shiraz, Thomas and Ilsidur were with the group and those three I think were the rocks upon which the group braced themselves." the druid takes a drink and sits down obviously trying to think of how to phrase his thoughts.

"I think our coordination and fighting falls apart on the lack of a formed front line. You are the only one completely suited to such." Peerimus then looks to the full plate of Dragon Hide he wears and adds, "Until now that it is. AS we venture forth it is my intention that you I and Yorrick will be that line. Firngaer would be our back support. The issue then becomes Sly, Trace and Savin. A group needs mobility and flanking support, but not 50% of the group. One of them, I would lean to Sly needs to not run off. And all three of them." Peerimus pauses again but decides to forge on with the thought, "They need to know that if they break and attack I no longer will be following them, they will need to find thier own way back if they step too deeply."

Level 2 / Skeleton Owlbear / Sly and Luke (DM/Al) d20+6=16 d20+6=24 d20+6=11 d20+1=7 d6+5=11
Thursday August 31st, 2006 9:36:15 PM
Savin finds the Garden Atrium too staid for his liking. A student takes him to the Combat Simulation room, but when he arrives, Sly and Luke are already in the midst of a bout with a Skeleton Owlbear.

"Sorry, Mate," the wiry wizard replies. "Can't join in after the simulation has started. There's a barrier around it now. It's locked until one or the other side is dead or they call it quits. They don't really die, of course. But they do go unconscious."

From outside the rectangle, Savin and the wizard Baird watch Sly and Luke in combat. But inside the rectangle, neither Sly nor Luke can see out.

Luke runs around to the Skeleton Owlbear's flank. But as he closes, the Owlbear's superior Reach allows him an Attack of Opportunity. The sweep of the Owlbear's claw is slow and Luke ducks under it biting the Owlbear's leg once. The bludgeoning power of Luke's teeth crush the leg bone of the Owlbear.

Sly steps five feet in and performs a full attack. His longsword hits twice, but the edge of the blade doesn't seem to do as much damage as Luke's teeth did. The bone of the Owlbear has damage reduction against the slashing longsword.

The Owlbear is not focused on Luke. It strikes down on the Wardog with both claws and a bite. One claw comes down on Luke's back. There's a loud crack as one of Luke's ribs break.

== OOC ==

Combat Notes:
1) You can only attack once if you move more than 5 feet in one round.
2) Watch out for creatures larger than you. Their reach can give them an Attack of Opportunity against you if you approach too fast.

Initiative Order: Luke, Sly, Skeleton Owlbear.

Status
Skeleton, Owlbear: Wounded
Sly 85/85
Luke 54/65

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The City Office (DM/Al)
Thursday August 31st, 2006 9:36:38 PM
Trace makes his way from the Armory to the City Office which is also in Soldier City. The building which houses the City Office is of stone, and Trace walks up the steps and into the cool shade of the large vaulted ceiling. Guards, scribes, merchants and other common people of Hook City move with purpose all around him. Straight ahead is a large raised desk behind which sits an attractive young woman. Upon the desk is a rectangle of stone with the script for the word "Reception" carved upon it.

Strategy in the Garden (DM/Al)
Thursday August 31st, 2006 9:37:04 PM
Seated at one of the tables, Jaeden and Peerimus discuss past and future strategies for the group while they dine upon the wine and cheese provided by the Star Mages Guild.

Dimensional Breach(es) Harrowed Moon Lilac Moon The Void (DM/Al)
Thursday August 31st, 2006 9:37:37 PM

Dimensional Breach(es)

A rather lengthy text scrolls down before Firn'gaer's eyes when he selects Dimensional Breache(es). Skimming downward reveals that almost none of it is related to Koshe Marr. There is, however, as small paragraph embedded in the center of the work.

"It is thought that dimensional breaches link the Wold to the unsubstantiated land of Koshe Marr. There are records from several sources reporting a walk into dense fog that results in a crossing to this land. All attempts to date to replicate the crossings have been unsuccessful, and it is theorized that these dimensional breaches, if that is indeed what they are, may move about in a fashion that is not understood."

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Harrowed Moon

Harrowed Moon is a name often used synonymously to refer to the as of yet unsubstantiated land of Koshe Marr. It is thought by some, however, that Harrowed Moon is actually only one of the lands within Koshe Marr. Some theorize that it is a kingdom. Others, that it is a demi-plane. For further details see: Koshe Marr.

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Lilac Moon

A moon of lilac color. The only celestial body to light the unsubstantiated land of Koshe Marr is said to be lilac in color. The hours when not lit by the Lilac Moon are said to be pitch black.

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The Void

A Pre-Ascension term. Also known as The Vague Lands. Also known as Kash Marr. Also known as Koshe Marr. Thought to be ruled over by Marteaus, God of Testing and once connected to an area near Lake Abandon in the Threshold of the Gateway Downs. Parents in the town of Abandon are said to frighten their children into obedience with stories of a Machine constructed to open a rift between the Void and the Wold to swallow them up, but the stories are varied and non-specific.

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Savin
Thursday August 31st, 2006 10:42:39 PM
Savin watches for a couple of moments and winces when he sees Luke bitten. He knows that it isn't totally real but he doesn't like the feeling of just watching his friends battle. He says to the attendant, "When they are through, I would like a chance to test my skills. Is it possible to simulate some of the magic I would normally use, or do I really have to expend that magic in the simulation? I am heading back to the gardens. Send Sly after me, when you are ready for me. Maybe he will want another go around and we can try some team tactics.

(OOC Taking some liberties but I think a discussion of tactics is important)

Savin wonders back and catches the end of Peerimus's statement when he enteres the area. He will plop himself down in the chair and pick up some grapes. "Peerimus, my apologigies for evesdropping but I couldn't help in overing hearing your conversation. I find your observation disquieting. We all have to fight with our best skills. Sly's are his magic bonded together with his skill with a sword and his stout heart.

Mine are my mobility, my rapid striking and knowledge of the arts of grappling and tripping. Mainly it is my mobility. Yours are your ability to assume animal form and your spells."

Savin looks sternly at the two and says, "Peerimus it is your job to weld us into an effective fighting team. You need to come up with tactics that accent our strengths and minimize our weaknesses. Our group isn't suited for forming a line of fighters in the front and having our spellusers behind in support. I disagree that you need to assume that role. As we get more experienced, we seem to be fighting greater and greater horrors. Your companion Yorrick will not be able to stand up to that kind of abuse and he will fall in battle.

I think we need to form fighting teams or partners. 2 groups of 3 or 3 groups of 2 which support each other in combat. Those teams are then given specific jobs. Jaedan has the best armor and can dish out some good damage with his weapons. Team him with Trace and let them take on the larger fighters we encounter. Send them Yorrick in support.

Peerimus you should partner with Sly and Luke. You compliment each other and can take on the enemies support players. You have spells to help identify them when they are hiding and Sly seems better suited to this role then the stand up fighter.

I partner with Firn'gaer and our job is to take out the spellusers. I use my speed to close with them and get inside their range so to speak. I also have the speed to retreat if things get to hairy. Firn'gaer uses his spells from a distance to support me and the other two groups. I know this isn't ideal but unless we come up with some set tactics and work together towards a common cause, we will keep have friends die. I know you think I am brash, but when fighting I try to use my skills to protect the others as much as possible. I put myself in those crazy situations to take the heat off you. That is why I dimensioned doored to the lich. He was eating us up with his spells.

Your are our leader. It is a grave responsibility you took on. Unfortunately it is your job to pluck us out of the fire we get ourselves into. Saying we our on our own isn't what I expect from my leader. Guide us and tell us how to fight but to abandon a friend, that is unworthy of you."

Trace and Shadow
Thursday August 31st, 2006 11:02:08 PM
Trace makes his way up to the counter, "Excuse me madam, who do I need to talk to about property ownership? It has been awhile since I have been here and not sure who to talk to." Trace notices how beautifull the girl is, "I wonder, since I havent been her in a while I wonder if you would like to show me around and we could shre some dinner? That is if your not spoken for." Trace waits for his answers.

Sly (AC 25 97/97 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 54/65 hp) d20+15=31 d20+10=25 d8+8=11 d8+8=13 d20+12=29 d20+7=15 d8+5=12 d8+5=13
Friday September 1st, 2006 10:19:44 AM
Sly is sweating a little when Luke got hurt, But he now will consentrate on the enemy, He entones his Sister Ruby {My dear Rube help me in this pratice in becomeing a True Bladesinger.}

Sly swing at the owl bear, "Let go of the Dog!" (1st attack AC 31 - Damages 11hp) "He's only defending ME!" (2nd Attack Ac 25 - Damages 13hp).
Sly will not move from his fighting spot (F/12/13)

Luke will bite the claw that hurt him, (rage- Hit points is 62 for now} Attack AC 29 & Ac 15 Damages 12+ 13(?)=25 I hope??. (right now Luke stays where he is. I don't know if the Ouw bare will drop him?)

Jaeden Ohm
Friday September 1st, 2006 12:18:10 PM
Jaeden listens to Savin's words as the monk jumps into the conversation. His face shows turmoil through most of the monks words but at the end the turmoil ceases.

"Savin ease up. You walked in late on that conversation and missed most of what Peerimus said. He didn't say anything about you staying behind or in the frontline. He, and I, recognize the incredible asset we have in your ability to cover distance AND dish out damage. It is the others that we're trying to find a good spot for."

He pause for a moment to collect his thoughts.

"I agree with you Savin, at least in theory. With this group, splitting into teams with roles would be great except for one thing. Until now we've shown a complete lack of ability to coordinate even in the most simple of encounters. Given that, how can we expect everyone to work together in a format that is even harder to coordinate?"

"Actually, the last fight we did something very similar to what you just proposed except that it was Peerimus, Trace, and I in one group while Sly, Magog, and Jasper made up another. You and Firn were left on your own to do what you do best. That worked out horribly."

"In all honesty, I would prefer that we didn't need a preset plan as it will always have limitations. But given our weaknesses, specifically our inability to coordinate, there seems to be no other way."

Peerimus and Yorrick
Friday September 1st, 2006 2:50:36 PM
Peerimus gestures to a seat for Savin and listens to the monk. "I agree with almost everything you said." Holding his hand up in a calming motion, "You misunderstand some though, likely because I am not a gifted speaker. Abandon is not what I meant. I meant that if anyone shoots off into the heart of danger they will need to do so with a plan to get back out of it that does not require friends to place themselves at grave risk. What the rest of us need to also do is have more faith that they can indeed do so. Since you mentioned the lich it is a fine example. You went, thinking it to be the best course. Sly and Magog should not have followed, but held faith that you could escape if need be. That is what I meant."

"To our strengths? I agree those are indeed our strengths for the most part. Our weakness lies precisely as Jaeden said. I like your idea of partners, but I would also add we should stay within assistance of each other. Yours is the hardest of this as you can cover so much more ground than any of us. If we are to create partners within our group those partners must stay with and support each other as well as supporting the others. I am, for better or worse, the only one capable of healing, so I can no longer be out of reach of anyone. It also means I will not be joining Yorrick in battle, but rather fighting next to him." Peerimus takes another bite of cheese and washes it down.

"We need communication in combat, that is how we will prevail against greater enemies. In that thought I would alter some of what you said. Not 3 teams but 1 team where each of us has a partner and no one goes anywhere in combat without their partner."

"I would be far more inclined to partner you and Trace or Sly over Firngaer. For if you were with Firngaer, I fear he would quickly find himself quite alone. Which is not strike at you Savin. Firngaer operates from a distance and you simply need to be up close. The polar opposites should not be responsible for each other. I would stay with Yorrick and I think Jaeden. I could then use healing on the two most powerful fighters we have. But again, as Jaeden said, the more difficult to figure is Trace and Sly."
Peerimus slumps back into the chair and breathes out a sigh.

"It boils down to Jaeden is very much right. We seem incapable of coordination in combat on even the simplest level, although I disagree we tried the multiple teams. We really just split up in the beginning and did what we always do, wing it. I honestly believe that we need stick together and not become so dispersed. It allows communication and assistance and that we can see what the others are doing. This is also a conversation that everyone needs to be in on. Hell I would even be happy just be able to predict our own actions over a 12-18 second period but I can't even do that save for Jaeden."

Peerimus puts up his hand, "I know every situation is different and I do not want a contingent plan upon plan for everything, but general knowledge would be nice."

Savin "illegal post"
Friday September 1st, 2006 4:44:30 PM
Savin listens to his two companions and visibly tries to relax and slow his motions. He then grabs a glass of wine and gulps it down. He looks at the cup and sighs, "You know, I can't even really get drunk anymore. Wine and other alcohol is a kind of a poison and my chi automatically fends it off."

He looks back up at the two earnest members of the Children. "I think we have a couple basic problems. The first is knowledge. I don't have a great understanding of what you can do. Peerimus, you can change shape and cast spells but I don't know which spells you normally have prepared. I don't know what your personal battle plan is? Do you cast defensive spells first? Are you going to summon animals to help in battle? Will you enhance the rest of us with your magic?

The same can be said of Firn'gaer. Will he shoot balls of fire when he sees more than six opponents. Will he always use his magic to strike at the largest threat facing us?"

Savin looks over to Jaeden. "You also are a mystery? What is your favorite style? Do you prefer combat from a mount or on your on legs. Do you want to fence with your opponents or strike them down with powerful blows?

We have to learn each others tendencies so we can learn to trust each other in combat. That is our second problem. Trust. We need to learn to trust each other. I have been thinking of becoming a Hand of Domi. This code almost insists I close with my opponents and show no fear. Still I know that between the magic I possess (Savin taps his blink ring) and my speed, I can escape most sticky situations. I am best suited out of all of the group to fight solo, helping those who need it and closing with the stand off spellusers. I only choose Firn'gaer as a partner because he is most likely to also stand off and use his magic. He can fly, and become invisible to get himself out of sticky situations.

Still we have to trust each others skills to be able to survive those situations. When I dart off, I don't expect anyone to follow. Either I will be successful, like the last battle, and strike fast and move away or I will be dead before anyone can get there. Either way it doesn't make sense to chase after me.

Sly and Trace are the hardest pair to team up. Not to mention Luke. It is a quandry."

Trace "illegal post"
Friday September 1st, 2006 10:43:26 PM
When leaving town yall had to notice that trace sold his swords and bought a new fancy bow. would be hard to miss

Reception (DM/Al)
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:16:04 AM
The woman is a half-elf as evidenced by the exotic tilt of her eyes and the slight point to the tip of her ear exposed as she brushes her dark hair back with one hand in a gesture of surprise and discomfort.

"Property ownership ... " Her eyes flutter as she steals a look into Trace's face. " ... is on the second floor. In the Auditor's office," she replies.

"I ... but I don't know you ... " She appears indecisive. (Charisma check, Trace, if you wish to continue with this.)

Level 2 / Skeleton Owlbear / Sly and Luke - End Combat (DM/Al)
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:16:29 AM
Luke acts before Sly. He bites the claw that struck him, and with a single tear the bones of the Skeleton Owlbear come apart and fall to the ground.

The simulation fades, and Sly and Luke find themselves back in the large rectangle room. Luke's injury is gone. In fact Luke seems to feel just a little more than fine, having just bitten a large chunk out of a rather large and nasty enemy. All that remains is the memory of the pain which is a funny thing because feels like it hurt only moments ago, but doesn't really now. His only regret is that all the bones have disappeared.

"There you go!" Baird smiles. "That was Level 2. Good job. You downed your opponent in two rounds. Two points you might want to take away from that battle: One, most kinds of Skeletons are resistant to damage by slashing weapons like your longsword, Sly. And Two, you need to watch out for creatures with a longer reach than you have. When you approach them, they can take an attack of opportunity against you. Wait till someone with a lot of armor draws that Attack of Opportunity. Tumble in. Step in slowly, if you can. Or, another way around it, is to use magic to enlarge yourself."

"Good job. You're friend wanted to go next. You can go in with him if you want. The simulation will take up to ten combatants."

"Oh, and tell him that you can use any magic you want. The magic itself won't be expended when the simulation ends."

Mulling the Facts (DM/Al)
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:16:54 AM
Firn'gaer returns to the main menu. He stares at the items displayed in his mind's eye. So much information. What is important and what is not? What is useful and what is not?

He spends a few moments mulling over what he's read so far.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Crystal Forest
Dimensional Breach(es)
Giggling Ghost, The
Goblin(s)
Harrowed Moon
Heranmar
Inn, The
Koshe Marr
Lilac Moon
Marteaus
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo
Nightshade Crypt
Skull(s)
Troll(s)
Twilight Palace, The
Undead
Vampire(s)
Void, The
Werewolve(s)

Productive Debate (DM/Al)
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:17:20 AM
Savin returns from the Simulation Room. The Student, a plain, bespectacled, mouse haired girl, having been drawn from her studies twice already, has learned, and waits upon his whim nearby.

He, Peerimus and Jaeden continue to discuss the strategies and tactics of their group's dynamic. Sly and Luke appear, guided by another student, a dwarven boy. Both students give each other weary looks. They announce that the Simulation Room is now open. Twenty Levels of Difficulty. Single or Multiple Opponents. Up to ten combatants.

Jaeden Ohm
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 8:13:22 PM
Jaeden things for a moment about how to proceed in this conversation of strategy. His deliberation is interupted as the Sly and Luke are escorted back by the student. It is then that the idea strikes him.

"Wait a second. What we need is practice. Practice with plenty of time to prepare and no fear of error. We seem to have that opportunity right here before us. Why don't we try a couple simulations with all of us? I'm not sure how it works, but maybe we can even ask for specific environments."

"Peerimus, why don't you draw up partners, taking into consideration Savin's choices. Then we give it a go a few times. See if we can work into some sort of rythme."

Savin
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:22:53 PM
Savin leaps up with Jaeden's suggestion and says, "I wonder if they can simulate ivampires for the simulation. I have a feeling we are going to be facing them. Should we try it already buffed up or like we are suprised?"

Savin eagerly heads back to the magical room anxious to try. He turns and says, "We are going to need Firn'gaer if this is going to be a true simulation."

Trace and Shadow d20+13=30
Saturday September 2nd, 2006 11:49:39 PM
Trace moves a bit closer as not to talk too loud while he entertains the thought of company with this lady. "You havent heard of me, I am part of champions 452, the southern lights. The group I am part of won the great race. Any way, I need to go upstairs and discuss some things but I would still like to spend some time with you and share some dinner, my treat. (cha. check 30)

Trace waits for an answer before he heads upstairs to the land manager.

Firn'gaer
Sunday September 3rd, 2006 9:15:57 AM
Firn'gaer looks long at the list. He decides to look at the following subjects.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Heranmar
Inn, The
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo

Sly and Luke
Sunday September 3rd, 2006 9:35:58 AM
Luke looks around then ask "WHERE DID BONES GO?? NO! BONE REWARD??"

Sly could almost hear Lukes heart brake, so he goes into the dog armor pouch, gets a soup bone and give it to Luke as a reward. "There is a bone over here. See It's even has your teeth marks on it!"

Sly following the Baird, tell him "Your right! that was too easy, the dog won that round, But I always though that skellatins could be brought down with a aword as well as a blunt weapon. But then again you never know what you'll find on other planes of exestance."

At this point they (Sly and Baird) arives where the others are resting. Sly headr some of the conversation, "I was going to ask Savin to go at a another fight, BUT Jaeson is right we should all go in, and do some fighting together. How about it Peerimus? I really need this because LUKE WON THE BATTLE!"

Jaeden Ohm (second Illegal)
Sunday September 3rd, 2006 4:55:09 PM
Glad that his idea took hold Jaeden rises with a smile but pats the air with both hands to slow things down a bit. "Hold it, hold it. Savin's right, we need Firngaer to suceed in what we're trying to do here. As a matter of fact, we need Trace too. Let's give each of them the rest of the day to finish their business. Then, later tonight we can enter as a group and test out Savin's 'partner' theory."

This next he directs to Savin and Peerimus. "Would you two rather start with partnering off completely or perhaps try a hybrid plan. Maybe we keep Savin and Firngaer as a 'strike' unit while the rest of us act as a 'base' unit. This keeps cohesion a bit more simple but gives us some of the flexibility that Savin's plan promises. The Yorrick and I can be the anchor, Sly and Trace act as support and guard our flanks, while Peerimus keeps us alive and perhaps offers some spell support to the strike unit if they're in range. Luke and Shadow can stand in reserve, perhaps to set up flanks for us or to cover in an emergency."

Posting Report For
Monday September 4th, 2006 8:14:58 AM
Game # 4 The Children of Chaos
The week of Aug 28,2006

Name...MTWTF...Miss
DM Al...XXXXXS
Sly.....OXXXXS..1
Savin...OXXXXS..1
Peerimus,OXXXX,,1
Firn-gare.XXXXOS.1
Jaeden...XXXXS
Trace....XXXXS

Adm Ceil..No problem Here.

Intriguing Stranger (DM/Al)
Monday September 4th, 2006 9:03:51 AM
=== OOC === Giving Trace a head start here.

The receptionist's lips curve into a wry smile.

"Alright mysterious member of Champions 452, The Southern Lights, and the group who won the Great Race. I work her until four in the afternoon. If you're here then, I'll have dinner with you."

"My name is Lydia, by the way," she calls after Trace as he heads up one of two sets of marble steps behind her that ascend to the floor above.

On the second floor, Trace finds a door labeled with a sign for the Office of the Auditor. Inside is a small waiting room with two hard chairs and a small low table between them. Opposite the chairs is a long counter behind which a young man in the outfit of a scribe stands looking down at something below the counter that clearly occupies all of his attentiong. Behind him is a door through which can be seen shelves of files stacked to the ceiling. (If you wish to ask questions, Trace, roll Gather Information.)

[ OoC: Trace, a Charisma Check or any Ability Check for that matter, is not done with your Ability Score. Rather, it is rolled with your Ability Modifier. In your case, with a CHA of 13, the Modifier is +1. So, instead of a Charisma Check of 30, you actually have a Charisma Check of 18. Still enough to get a date if you still want. Please remember these things. In the upper levels you need to know how to play the game as well as how to tell a story. ]

Flood of Information (DM/Al)
Monday September 4th, 2006 9:05:03 AM
=== OOC === Giving Firn'gaer a head start here.

Catacombs, The

This entry has an extensive write up of the Wold-spanning quasi-franchise known as The Catacombs. There's a lot of information to wade through, but near the bottom of the text is a list of known outlets, and one of the items catches Firn'gaer's attention: "The Inn, Koshe Marr?"

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Children of Chaos

Winners of the Great Race Year, One of the Fifth Age. Barnum Berrybrawn, Halfling; Ilsidur Wayfinder, Dwarf; Niobe uiCrevan, Half-Elf; Peerimus [No Surname], Human; Savin [No Surname], Human; Shiraz [No Surname], Minotaur; Sly Foxx, Elf; Teleheri Truagdin, Human; Trace Jacobs, Elf/Affiliation in question.

This group is of unknown political and ethical affiliation, but they can be identified by spiral tattoos on their bodies. Of the group only Barnum Berrybrawn, Teleheri Truagdin and Sly Foxx are known to have Arcane abilities.

Niobe uiCrevan is a known resident of Hook City with connections to both the caravaning as well as the gem cutting indistries. What her connection is to the group is unknown.

Word of mouth reports trace this group back to the Threshold area of the Gateway Downs at the time of the Void incident and the reappearance of the town of Abandon. It is from this time and this area that we date the first records of the land of Koshe Marr, and is through this circumstantial evidence that some postulate a connection between this group, The Void, and the land of Koshe Marr.

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Crones of the Gateway Downs

Basic Description:

Lady Justice: Possess neither her right nor her left hand. Instead a metal hand exists where the left should be and a burned stump where should be the right.

Lady Mercy: Has no right hand. Instead a wooden fist exists in its place.

Lady Sorrow: Has no hands at all, and has clearly lost her eyes in some horrable accident. Black pearls have, instead, been set in her eyesockets.

Lady Watcher: Thought to be the youngest looking of the five, she has no ears. In place of ears, she has two small, flat, red gems

Lady Wisdom: Has no ears, however nothing else seems to be wrong with her.

The Five Crones of the Gateway Downs are thought to be one of the one of the most powerful forces on the continent. They inspire a near god-like respect amongst the people of the Gateway Downs. In a land without indigenous gods, the Five Crones fulfill a roll as protective powers.

Direct evidence for their existance is said to lie a circle of five stones that lie just outside of the town of Heranmar. This is where it is rumored that they gave their lives to close a portal between this Wold and a land of the dead. This tale is thought to have connections to the Void incident of The Threshold and concequently to the many reports of the land of Koshe Marr.

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Heranmar

"A coastal town of the Gateway Downs ... "

The report goes on to list numerous demographic, geographic, and economic facts and statistics about the town of Heranmar. Near the end, however is a section on notable areas in and around the town. In that section there is brief mention of a circle of five stones located just outside of town. Within this mention is a even briefer note of a rumor that the stones are carved in a representation of the Five Crones of the Gateway Downs and have supposedly been set there to guard a portal to either The Void or to Koshe Marr.

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Inn, The

Among the many stories of Koshe Marr, one of the most commonly shared locations is known as "The Inn". It is said to be a location free from the cruel and corrupt undead influence of the land in addition to being a hub between many different lands. It is also decribed as having a physical connection to a branch of the Catacombs.

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Marteaus, Machine Of

If rumors of its existance are true, the Machine of Marteaus is an Artifact Level machine that may possibly qualify as a Living Machine. It is said to have been the primary focus of The Void incident and the mechanism by which the Void was to be opened into The Wold.

It is for this reason that many point to the Machine of Marteaus as the origin of the many reports of Koshe Marr since the time of the Void incident.

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Montoya, Roderigo

Paladin of Alemi, Scholar and Adventurer, Roderigo Montoya was among one first to attempt an exploration of the recently reported land of Koshe Marr. He and his party departed via unknown means and were never seen again.

Parts of a journal and a diary that have been attributed to him were reportedly discovered, and then either lost or stolen. All we have are word of mouth reports of the contents of second hand notes transcribed by those who claim to have found the documents.

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Savin
Monday September 4th, 2006 4:02:22 PM
Savin walks over to the combat simulation area, sees the operater and says, "We are going to try this with our entire party. There are 6 of us plus a dog and a bear. Will that cause you problems? I know we can go on mulitple levels but what would you suggest? I would like it to be with undead and or trolls since I believe where we are heading will have those kinds of villians next. Will that pose a problem?"

Once everyone gets together, Savin will inquire to the others days and what information they have found.

Trace and Shadow d20+1=14
Monday September 4th, 2006 4:49:13 PM
Trace looks back and waves at Lydia. "I tell you what, after I report back to my group, If I have time, well go tonight. If not I'll catch up with you later."

Trace makes his way upstairs and moves into the room and address's the auditor. "Excuse me sir, Lydia said that you could help me with some information about land ownership inside the city. My names is Trace Jacobs. I am a part of the Children of Chaos. When we were last here we were also known as the Southern Lights and are registerd as the protectors 452 hired by deceased Madem Chole, before she had passed she had left a will with a city offical that she had passed ownership to us in the event that she was killed. After she had passed a messenger informed us of the situation and not too long after we entered the great race I was thrown from the wagon and had temprory memory lost. Since I moved back into the wild and when my memory came back I tracked and found myself back with the group that I started.

The reason I am here today is that when we returned to our city, the town guard with a memory stond did not show any record of us owning the armory formaly the property of madam Chole. I came here to find out what needs to be to fix the records.

Upon the answers givin Trace and make his way back by Lydia and tell her if he hopes to see her later. He will then make his way back to the group. And report what he has learned.

(gather information 14)

Teamwork Training And Time Slots (DM/Al)
Monday September 4th, 2006 8:36:23 PM
With the aim of using the Combat Simulator of the Star Mages Tower as a tool for testing team strategies, Savin, Jaeden, Sly and Luke follow their Student guide back to the Simulator room. Peerimus tags along in silence, non-committal as to how this might work for them.

Baird welcomes Sly, Luke and Savin back with a grin and tries to answer the questions as they come at him.

"Six plus a dog and a bear, huh?" Baird eyes the group. "The numbers shouldn't be a problem, the simulation will take up to ten of you. And ... I think I'd try any setting between 10 and 14. I think those should be good levels for you. And I'm sorry, the system is configured for random opponents now. Specific requests are usually ordered at the time the time slot is booked, as things like that require calibration of the equipment."

"Speaking of which ... " The wizard counts the numbers again. "I'll have to tell you, if you're waiting for two more of you to show up, you won't have much time. The next appointment is scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes. From the records, they booked their time slot 14 months ago. You're lucky we have this time open today after reconfiguration and maintenance."

=== OOC ===
Shadow remains in the Garden Atrium. Does Yorrick come along? Dalek? Trace's horse has been stabled.

Jaeden
Monday September 4th, 2006 9:06:43 PM
Before leaving the garden Jaeden puts his armor back on. He gives Dalek a pat and sends a tendril of thought suggesting the horse stay put.

Once the group hears of their limited time with the simulation Jaeden sighs. "Damn. I had hoped we'd have a few goes at it. Alright then, lets see what we can do in one shot with only part of our team."

Sly and Luke
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 7:30:18 AM
Sly is running down the hallway trying to catch up with the group, (But really sly was trying to out run Luke.) "Poff! Poof! Are we set to go?" Sly ask.

But then a voice behind Sly Ask "Luke Go Too?"

Firn'gaer
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 1:42:24 PM
Firn'gaer continues to look over the records in the library. The reading is intensive and exhausting to normal men, but a wizard is no normal man and this is no normal wizard. So Firn'gaer continues to read.

Peerimus and Yorrick
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 5:00:45 PM
Peerimus turns to locate Yorrick and the bear moves in quickly to follow. Hearing the limits and expecting some sort of time limit before the paying patrons started to want to get their promised service, Peerimus nods in agreement. "It would certainly be better if Trace and Firgaer were hear, mostly Trace, but they are not so we will make do. I say we move for setting 14 or 15. I want us overmatched and hopefully the random opponents will be multiple. For What I see as our weakness is coordination and concentration on opponents. I also still believe that our melee fighters, Yorrick, Jaeden, Luke and Sly and in part me should be side by side and you Savin should remain mobile. When Trace is about I assume him to want to get to the outside and use his bow with Shadow remaining in front of im to stop any from engaging him in melee. If any move towards him that will be when our main melee group will send support. Likely in the form of Sly and Luke to assist Shadow. All the while Firgaer uses his spells against the opponents ranged attackers and that is what you do as well Savin. Now in this upcoming scenerio we will not have Trace and Firngaer, but I think their role as I just put down is acceptable to be assumed and we can judge our results on that basis. Agreed?"

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Savin
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:22:47 PM
Savin listens to the attendant and then looks over at Peerimus, "I guess we will have to use smaller team tactics. I think we are better off getting some practice than no practice. I have no problems running solo and will attack anything that seems to have a ranged attack or a spell user. Still with only 4 of us, I would dial down the skill level to what our friend here suggests. (Savin points at the attendant) We want this to be a test of tactics and something where we can work together. If we are swarmed over, we won't learn anything. This way we will have time to coordinate and communicate. That has been our problem in the past."

Savin then looks at the attendent and asks, "I know that our buff spells are assumed in this but do we still need to take them, drink potions and cast our spells in the scenerio or does the simulator just assume them?"

Changing Names (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:33:57 PM
The young man raises his bespectacled eyes and blinks at Trace like an owl caught in the light of a bull's-eye lantern.

"I'm sorry? Armory? Madam Cloe? You ... fix the record. Yes, alright. There's a fee for that. Let me ... " He turns first one way, and then he turns another. " ... find the record. Let me find the record first." He shuffles out the door behind the counter and disappears into the stacks.

"Cloe, Madam ... Cizzenia. Clarrisa. Cleo, Dontobrix. Cleo, Tarintella. Cloe, Madam." There's the sound of pages turning, paper against paper. "Armory. Here we are. Soldier City, Plat 865 B and C."

The sound of paper shifting again mixes with the shuffle of feet, and the young man returns from the backroom and dumps a heavy book on the ledge behind the counter with a thump. A cloud of white dust rises into the air.

"Armory," he reads. "Soldier City, Plat 865 B and C, the land is registered to a group and ownership resides in possession of the Key Stones. The name of the group listed here is ... Swords of Light."

"What would you like it changed to? You'll have to present proof of ownership. And there's a fee."

(Roll and INT check if you're confused.)

Reading. Reading. (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:34:22 PM
Firn'gaer continues to read. Datum, data, information, meaning. Magic or mundane, the search for truth, efficacy and significance is a difficut road.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Crystal Forest
Dimensional Breach(es)
Giggling Ghost, The
Goblin(s)
Harrowed Moon
Heranmar
Inn, The
Koshe Marr
Lilac Moon
Marteaus
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo
Nightshade Crypt
Skull(s)
Troll(s)
Twilight Palace, The
Undead
Vampire(s)
Void, The
Werewolve(s)

Choose a Level. Any Level. (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 9:34:46 PM
"Alright. Four people and two animals." Baird Cain speaks as he steps to the back of the pedestal and presses the stone for Six Entrants. "If you have potions other magics, take them as you normally would. You'll have them back after the simulation is over." He touches the center stone labeled for Multiple opponents. With a wave of his hand, he indicates the left side of the pedestal, the section for Level.

"Go ahead. Choose. Then step within the dark rectangle. Good luck."

Savin
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 10:02:42 PM
Savin looks at the numbers and then at the group. "Lets split the difference. I say we go with 12. Should be a good test but still allow us a chance to work together. Wonder if we will even fight an intelligent monster or a group. Could be a dragon or something very large."

Savin leaves the touching of the buttons to Peerimus and enters the rectangle

Trace and Shadow d20+1=18 d20+15=33 d20+20=33
Tuesday September 5th, 2006 10:09:46 PM
Int roll 18

Ok, it is supposed to be Southern Lights and changing to Children of Chaos. Also, what proof do you require? The request for ownership to be transfered to us should be in city records since it was a city offical that brought us the news that she had assigned the ownership of the property to us. I also can go back to One of the other party member and bring back the keys to the armory. But like I said it should be in the records of the ownership transfer and should show the missprint from that to your records.

Anyway, I feel pressed for time, the name changed from Southern Lights to Children of Chaos and as for the fee send me a bill. I am staying at the Star Mages guild. Who you send to collect the fee we can show them the keys to the building, they are a set of gems that work the lock.

Trace is not sure but he feels urgency to get back to the group. Trace uses his skills to get back to the group unnoticed and with out minimal attention. (Hide 33) (move silently 33)

Peerimus and Yorrick
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 5:00:57 PM
"Twelve? Where is your sence of adventure and Challenge?" The druid responds with smile as he hits the 13.

Stepping in with Yorrick, "Remember this a cooperation test and to see how fast we can be how lethal if need be. Jaeden it is your show, but remember everyone. One listen to Jaeden, two trust Savin is all grwon up and can take care of himself. When Savin pops off let him" Peerimus gives the monk a grin, "He knows what he is doing."

Still smiling he adds after a momnet, "Oh and Three, Savin don't get yourself killed."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Sly (AC 25 97/97 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65 hp)
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 6:08:13 PM
Sly Stand behind Jaesen, wrinkle his brow and his nose "Adventure, Chanllenge, Cooperation??"
Sly tuns to Luke, "Can you do all those things??"

Luke (And you swear that the dog's chest bulges out) answers " YEP!"

Firn'gaer
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 7:52:34 PM
Firn'gaer continues to read the entries.

This sucks...why didn't you get something to eat before coming in here. You know I don't have one of those nifty trickets you wear...I eat...and rather enjoy it too.... Rufus grumbles. Does this place have room service...? When are you going to be done...I'm starving...ooohhh...wasting away...you're a cruel master...soooo cruellll.....

What's In a Name? (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 9:34:05 PM
Trace stands before the counter wondering what happened and why the Armory is registered under the name of the Southern Lights when he had thought that it was not. He plays back the conversation with the guard at the gate in his head. The had introduced themselves at the Children of Chaos. The guard had said that they had no record of landholders under the name of The Children of Chaos. He checked the records again after Trace had identified them as Champions Protector 452 as well. After checking he said that 452 is registered under the name of The Swords of Light, but that it wasn't clear whether they were the registered owners of Madame Cloe's Armory, and he said that ownership would reside with whoever who possess the Key Stones and that The Key Stones for the Armory were listed as missing.

The visit here proves the link to the Swords of Light. And this pencil neck behind the counter has said pretty much the same thing. Ownership resides in possession of the Key Stones. But who has the Stones?

"Er, um, Star Mage's Guild. Very well. And the Key Stones would be just the thing to prove ... " The young man's voice fades as Trace leaves and makes for the stairs. Using all his skill, he conceals his presence as he makes the long trip back to the Star Mage's Tower. It's slow going.

[ Hide is executed at 1/2 speed. Unless you perform an Accelerated Hide. ]

What? No Munchies? (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 9:34:33 PM
A high pitched chitter comes from Firn'gaer's clothing as he continues to read. Rufus complains, but the booth is scrupulously clean and food free.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Crystal Forest
Dimensional Breach(es)
Giggling Ghost, The
Goblin(s)
Harrowed Moon
Heranmar
Inn, The
Koshe Marr
Lilac Moon
Marteaus
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo
Nightshade Crypt
Skull(s)
Troll(s)
Twilight Palace, The
Undead
Vampire(s)
Void, The
Werewolve(s)

[ OoC: If you wish to read something different you'll need to choose the topic. ]

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants (DM/Al) d20+1=9 d20+1=3 d20+1=17 d20+2=9 d20+2=18 d20+3=10 d20+3=9 d20+4=7 d20+5=16
Wednesday September 6th, 2006 9:35:13 PM
Peerimus touches Stone number 13 and six step into the dark bounds of the rectangle. The scene suddenly becomes a blasted rocky plain. The sky above is red. Around one hundred feet away three figures turn their heads toward the newcomers. Two are medium size, thin and six feet tall, they sport long claws on thin arms. Their skin is red and runs with a sheen of wetness.

The third is large and frost white with segmented body plates that look hard as armor. It carries a spear in clawed hands, and it has a small insect-like head with large faceted eyes. It's tail whips about behind it, barbed, the tail glints with bright menace.

One of the red ones acts first (B2). A hemisphere of darkness springs up around it and then it slinks back a few paces. The large white one acts next (G). It turns its head a certain way and suddenly both of the red ones are surrounded by a dark aura. The white one brandishes its spear at the Children of Chaos and hisses in an alien tongue, then it steps forward to cover the other red one who has not yet acted.

=== OOC ===

Luke, your action will count before the actions described above. If it disrupts either of them, I will rewrite.

Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
Luke, B2, G, Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Initiative Rolls:
Peerimus 9
B1 3
B2 17
Yorrick 9
Luke 18
Jaeden 10
Sly 9
Savin 7
G 16

Combat Map

Savin ac 28 hps 115/115 enlarge
Thursday September 7th, 2006 7:49:37 AM
Savin reaches into his haversack and pulls out an enlarge potion that he sucks down. He then banishes his staff to his glove of storing with a snap and pulls out his new spiked chain from that is looped to his belt.

He looks down at Jaeden and asks, "So what is the plan?"

Peerimus AC 30 HP 91 and Yorrick AC 27 HP 117
Thursday September 7th, 2006 8:24:47 AM
"They look to be melee combantants and have spell ability." The druid responds to Savin as he eyes the trio. "I have a Dispel Magic, but not seeing them actually cast anything I would guess they could simply erect their defenses again. But we have our own we can see to."

With that Peerimus casts Barkskin and shares it with Yorrick. "when we engage I will summon a creature to thier rear and give us flanking."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Trace and Shadow d20+20=31 d20+15=26
Thursday September 7th, 2006 4:31:09 PM
Trace continues to make his way back sure that Sly has held onto the key stones for the armory to finalize the name change.

His mind travels a bit as he makes his way back to the guild. I bet we can sell of the armor to some small outpost and then refinish the inside to suit our needs, make the second floor larger for rooms for all of us and turn the bottom into a common room / library so we can study. It would be nice not to have to depend on someone else when we return. Hire a caretaker and maybe pay a new local champion protector group to watch out for the outside of the building.

Maybe it wouldnt be such a hassel to return to Hook if we are well established in the city.

Trace continues to conceal himself as he makes his way back to the others.
hide 26 move silently 31

Sly (AC 25 95/95 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+9=19 d20+9=20 d20+10=18
Thursday September 7th, 2006 5:43:39 PM
Luke Spots the enermy, he stand still for a moment just stearing at them. He will growl in their direction "gerrrrr!" (a low growl)

Sly listen to Luke and turns toward their direction "Hold Luke! Ok! what's are going to do? Swords or Magic".

Sly's Magic Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flare.

1- Magic Missels X3, Burning Hands,

2- Invisibility, Levitate, Mirror Image,

3- Fire Ball, Lighting Bolts, Fly,

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 116/116)
Thursday September 7th, 2006 6:09:14 PM
Following Savin's lead Jaeden too pulls out a potion of enlarge and sucks it down. He eye's the white chitinous creature and marks it's movements well [-1 dodge AC vs. G].

"Seems straight forward here. Peerimus, you and Yorrick move with me. Bring Yorrick to my side and stay behind us yourself. Sly, starting hitting the white thing with any range spells you have. Once you're out, join me on the opposite side from Yorrick. Savin, use your mobility to get behind and flank along with whatever Peerimus summons."

"I want all focus on one beast. The only exception will be possibly Savin. Savin, if one ends up lagging behind and casting go after him. Otherwise, keep on the same one as we're hitting."

"When he drops I'll call out the next target but make sure we're on the same one."

With the plan set Jaeden moves to take position [move to w11,x12].

ac
Regular: 25
VS G: 26
VS AoO: 29
VS AoO from G: 30

Jaeden (addendum - free action)
Thursday September 7th, 2006 6:10:46 PM
Getting into position Jaeden realizes his opponents are lined up.

"Sly, can you hit them with a lightning bolt?"

Home Is Where You Hang Your Longsword (DM/Al)
Thursday September 7th, 2006 9:19:08 PM
Creeping from shadow to shadow, Trace makes his way through Soldier City toward the great Hooked Bridge with Magic City on the otherside, the Star Mages' Tower and his friends. Through his head run plans and possibilities for a new home. The Armory. He can almost see it with a new coat of paint.

Now, as long as Sly Foxx still has those Key Stones ...

Lost in Thought (DM/Al)
Thursday September 7th, 2006 9:19:31 PM
Firn'gaer considers the information he's read so far as the Main Menu hands in the air before his eyes.

Catacombs, The
Children of Chaos
Crones of the Gateway Downs
Crystal Forest
Dimensional Breach(es)
Giggling Ghost, The
Goblin(s)
Harrowed Moon
Heranmar
Inn, The
Koshe Marr
Lilac Moon
Marteaus
Marteaus, Machine Of
Montoya, Roderigo
Nightshade Crypt
Skull(s)
Troll(s)
Twilight Palace, The
Undead
Vampire(s)
Void, The
Werewolve(s)

[ OoC: If you wish to read something different you'll need to choose the topic. ]

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 02 (DM/Al) d20+7=22 d20+7=25 d20+7=16 d20+7=27 d20+7=15
Thursday September 7th, 2006 9:22:49 PM
Round 01

Luke lunges forward, growling for the kill, but with a word, Sly holds him in formation.

After the red creature creates his area of darkness and the white creature places black auras around the other two (last post) ...

Jaeden takes a page from Savin's playbook and drinks a potion of Enlarge Person. After a few commands, he moves 30 feet (If your speed is 30, you can only move as far as X14/Y15. Remember, every other diagonal you cross is 5 feet more. See the diagram called Diagonal Movement on PHB pg 147.).

Jaeden calls for Sly to cast a Lightning Bolt at the two creatures while they are lined up, but the Bladesinger is busy holding Luke back.

Yorrick hold his place by Peerimus as his friend casts a spell of protection upon them both.

Savin like Jaeden, drinks down a potion of Enlarge Person. Then he swaps out staff for spiked chain.

The other tall red creature (B2) hisses like a tea kettle and points a clawed hand at the group. A force whirls through the group and rips at the magics upon the group. Jaeden loses his Enlarge Person spell and shrinks back down. The Barkskin on Yorrick fades away. Peerimus feels his own Barkskin hold, but his speed dies as the Longstrider spell is dispeled. Savin feels the dispel come upon him, but his Enlarge Person spell holds. The thin red creature then slinks back into the hemisphere of darkness.

Round 02

Luke, you may move twice here. Once for Round 2, and, if you wish, once for round 1. Last chance.

The first red creature (B1) slinks to the north. Another area of darkness springs up around it.

The large white (G) creature shakes its spear and suddenly lifts up into the air, flying 5 feet forward and 30 feet up into the air.

=== OOC ===

Luke move for both Rounds 2 and 3. Then we'll pick up the Initiative Cycle as below.

Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
Round 1 Luke, Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1,
Round 2 Luke, B2, G,

Starting Next Post:
Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, Luke, B2, G, (Trying to sync the Init Order so that the Opponents are mostly at the end.)

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
G Uninjured
B1 Uninjured
B2 Uninjured

Combat Map

Firn'gaer
Thursday September 7th, 2006 9:28:08 PM
Firn'gaer checks the remaining entries.

[Sorry for the weak post. First week of school and just really busy.]

Sly (AC 25 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 21 65/65 hp) d20+20=36 d20+11=28 d20+6=15 d6+4=9
Friday September 8th, 2006 8:24:13 AM
OOC; I hope I get this right>

Luke half way listens to Sly, Backs up five feet and when Sly mind is on Jaeden. Luke bolts fouty- five feet toward D-2(putting Luke at T/12 (first round)).
But when their magic hit the Children, Luke is still in motion and still running at the enermy in frount of him.
Luke will Attack Enermy(GE)At (I-12)his right side, First jumping 36, Then attacking area or anything (by bite) AC 28 &AC 15 (miss??) - Damages 9hp.

Sly starts chanting his spell, But something happens and is unable to cast the spell?? "What Happen? I didn't get a chance to cast my spell! I'll Have to use my Bow?
Oh! No! There goes Luke!"

Sly Spells

0) Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray od Frost, Flare.

1) Magic MisslesX3,Burning Hands,

2) Invivibiliyi, Levitate, Mirror Image,

3) Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 116/116)
Friday September 8th, 2006 12:44:31 PM
Ok, there goes simple. Jaeden thinks as his magical growth is ripped away and he returns to normal size. At least we'll get a real test.

"CASTERS!" he shouts as he grabs a javelin and readies it. "Savin, we need them out of the picture asap but wait until we can support you." He knows that as soon as Savin closes the white beast will descend to tear him up.

The takes mark on one of the tall red creatures [D2] and lets fly with the javelin. Within a couple feet of leaving his hand the javelin explodes into crackling electricity and flies towards the creature. It hits it and continues on for another 25' or so [5d6 lightning bolt, save reflex 14 for half].

The warrior stays where he is to allow the others time to advance.

ac
Regular: 25
VS G: 26
VS AoO: 29
VS AoO from G: 30

notes
sorry for the mis-move last round Al. I always forget that potions require actions.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117 d20+10=18 d20+10=14 d20+10=20 d20+10=30 d20+10=27
Friday September 8th, 2006 5:01:17 PM
The magic is ripped from the druid and his face grimaces. The fact they were powerful enough casters to dispel his magics annoyed him to say the least. The druid reminds himself that he did push the 13 button. Yorrick now no longer needs to stick near him to benefit from the spell though, "Yorrick stay with Jaeden keep him safe" As though the bear understands the Common language, Yorrick moves to Jaedens right. (Pardon I can not access the map at work. Image shack is blocked)

Peerimus checks the flier, You allies are not the only ones in control of magic "Father I ask of your power to strip them of thiers."
Dispel Magic at the flying creature [Targetted Dispel Check 18, 14, 20, 30, 27]

Peerimus says to the others, "I will take out the reds in the darkness in a moment."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff

Trace and Shadow d20+20=34 d20+15=35
Friday September 8th, 2006 5:21:50 PM
Trace keeps moveing back to his friends.
hide 35 move silently 34

Savin ac 28 hps 115/115 enlarge haste d20+15=34 d20+16=25 d20+17=27 2d6(6+2)+7=15
Friday September 8th, 2006 6:24:12 PM
Savin nods to Jaeden and says, I am after the spelluser (Points at B2) He then activates his boots of speed and darts to the south around the darkness and ends up at D/E 15/16 with his spike chain in hand just waiting for B2 to do something.

range 20'

Ready action for attack of opportunity touch attack hits ac 34 trip attack DC roll 25. If successful, Follow up attack hits ac 25 for 15 points of damage. If trip check fails Savin will drop his chain.

trip modifiers +6 str, +4 size, +4 improved trip, +2 spiked chain)

enlarge 2/30
haste 1/10 boots

Long Way Back (DM/Al)
Saturday September 9th, 2006 11:17:20 AM
Hook City is a big town. Trace creeps his way back. How long did it take for him to get here from the Tower in the first place? Hours?

Wonder what the others are doing back in the ... Garden Atrium? Eating, Drinking, lolling about. Relaxing and getting soft.

At this rate, it might be early evening before he'd be back.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 02/03 (DM/Al) d20+20=35 2d6(2+3)+9=14 d20+23=35 d20+5=18 d20+7=15 d20+7=25 d20+20=26
Saturday September 9th, 2006 11:17:59 AM
Round 02

Luke having rushed forward earlier finds himself in just the right place to attack the white creature. Unfortunately, Luke hasn't learned that approaching larger creatures can come at a price. As he nears it takes the Attack of Opportunity. (AoO GE Hit Luke AC35, Damage 14hp; Fort vs DC23 or be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.) The frost white spear hits Luke and the Wardog feels the creeping cold slowing his limbs. Will he be able to fight it off?

After taking the hit, Luke makes a bite of his own. It's a good bite. It would take a chunk from an orc. It would even take a chunk from Savin. But!!! In this case, Luke's teeth fail to penetrate the white creature's tough natural armor. The creature Concentrates (35) and casts it's spell and then lifts up off the ground. (Luke, you can take a AoO vs GE on your next post as it rises up off the ground.)

(Note here, Ceil, that Luke got only one attack. If you move more than 5 feet in the same round, you only get one attack.)

Jaeden casts a Javelin of Lightning at one of the tall red creatures. Blue electricity crackles about it's slim form. But when the light show fades, the creature remains unharmed. It appears that these things are Immune to Electricity!

Sly hesitates. Should he use magic or use his bow? (Sly, I need to know what you want to do.)

Yorrick Moves forward to protect Jaeden.

Peerimus casts Dispel Magic, aimed at the White Creature flying above. It appears to have had no affect.

Savin clicks his heels and receives a rush of speed from his boots. He flies across the blasted stone plain to come around behind one of the red creatures. With spiked chain in hand, he awaits the Opportunity to attack should the creature let it's guard down.

The threatened Red creature (B2) eye's Savin. It Concentrates (18) to activate its powers defensively, and then Targets Savin with a clawed hand. (15 vs Haste CL10; 25 vs Enlarge Person CL5) Savin's Haste remains, but the monk quickly shrinks down to normal size. The red creature then moves five feet forward. It gives its companion a look. Even though they say nothing, it almost looks as though they are speaking.

Round 03

The first Red creature (B1) grins. Suddenly it is gone. Just as suddenly, it appears directly behind Savin.

The large white (GE) looks behind it to Savin who now appears to be surrounded. It flies down to the outside range of Savin's Chain and it strikes down with its spear. (GE Hit Savin AC26) Savin's luck is with him and the White creature swings wild.

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
G Uninjured; AC >28
B1 Uninjured; AC ???
B2 Uninjured; AC ???

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Topic Exhausted (DM/Al)
Saturday September 9th, 2006 11:18:41 AM
Topic by topic, Firn'gaer goes through the rest of the selection on Koshe Marr.

Crystal Forest
The Crystal Forest is one of the most consistently described locales described in the many reports on the unsubstantiated land of Koshe Marr. It is reputed to be a forest of crystalline trees. When disturbed by vibration energies, they are said to shed razor sharp shards of crystal. To be caught below such a crystal fall is to court death.

In this way the Crystal Forest is very similar to the Crystal Mountains that divide the Great Sargrass Plains.

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Giggling Ghost, The
This entry has an extensive write up of the dream phenomena known as the Giggling Ghost. There's a lot of information to wade through, but near the bottom of the text is a list of entryways and speculated entryways. One of the items catches Firn'gaer's attention: "The Inn, Koshe Marr?"

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Goblin(s)
Skimming the paragraphs, Firn'gaer pegs this as a book length treatise on goblins. Far down its length is a section on Habitats. Within that section there is a short paragraph that mentions Koshe Marr. Within this paragraph it notes that goblins are said to live in open communities.

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Marteaus
Ruler of the Gods of Testing. He strives to bring suffering through disease upon the Noble Races of Wold. It is only through true suffering that one discovers his true need ... There are pages and pages of text on Marteaus, his manifestations and his history. But under a section entitled "Sphere of Influence" there is a short paragraph on Koshe Marr. It mentions that there are indications that Marteaus may ultimately be the power behind Koshe Marr and that the land may even be a creation of his. This, it is speculated, is the reason that the influence of all other Divine forces is so diminished in that land.

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Nightshade Crypt
Described by an unidentified adventurer, mad and on the brink of death, the Nightshade Crypt reported to be a vault used by Fidelia of the unsubstantiated land of Koshe Marr to store items under maximum security.

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Skull(s)

"This same skull was Yorick's skull, the king's jester. Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio: a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy: he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is!"

Skimming the paragraphs, Firn'gaer pegs this as a treatise on the skeletal cranium written purely for its satirical merits. Far down its length is a section supposedly set in Koshe Marr in which skulls from all manners of creatures fly about crying and shouting various nonsense phrases. The skull of a noted politician local to Hook City sells sausages to any who might pass and the picture described of a sausage waved about in its mouth is lurid and suggestive.

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Troll(s)
Skimming the paragraphs, Firn'gaer pegs this as a book length treatise on trolls. Far down its length is a section on Habitats. Within that section there is a short paragraph that mentions Koshe Marr. Within this paragraph it notes that trolls are said to live in open communities.

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Undead
Skimming the paragraphs, Firn'gaer pegs this as a book length treatise on the Undead. Far down its length is a section on Habitats. Within that section there is a short paragraph that mentions Koshe Marr. Within this paragraph it notes that Undead are said to thrive within Koshe Marr where, it is said, they roam with impunity.

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Vampire(s)
Skimming the paragraphs, Firn'gaer pegs this as a book length treatise on vampires. Far down its length is a section on Habitats. Within that section there is a short paragraph that mentions Koshe Marr. Within this paragraph it notes that vampires, are said to live as aristocracy in this land where the sun never shines.

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Trace and Shadow d20+9=12
Saturday September 9th, 2006 8:09:12 PM
Trace seeing that it is taking too long to make his way back moves out of the shadows and resumes normal speed on his way back to his friends. He keeps a wary eye out around him.
spop 12

Peerimus AC 30 HP 91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117
Sunday September 10th, 2006 11:51:26 AM
Peerimus moves up 40' [Y/14]. The dimensionally shifting creature brings a small frown. No use in trying to entrap one. And how were they going to be able to do anything to the flier? It had a greater reach than any of them No the first momnets of this partcular test the druid was not liking. He had another dispel, but most creatures capable of innate spell use could do so more than once.

Yorrick will move with Jaeden, defending the human as Peerimus asked.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff

Savin ac 29 hps 115
Sunday September 10th, 2006 11:31:01 PM
Savin wants to stay and fight but remembers that this was supposed to be a group event and dicides to theave some of these creatures to his friends He remembers that his master telling him about being greedy and to share his toys.

He decides to withdraw back towards his friends sckirting the darkness and ends up. He will get himself up to W15 before his stops his movemnts. He would have made sure to stay out of the darkness."

He wiisphers back to Jaeden, "That plan looked painful.

Sly (AC 28 85/85 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 51/65 hp) d20+10=24 d20+6=18
Monday September 11th, 2006 7:35:09 AM
Sly cannot see any enermy there, "Jaeden! I cannot use my magic un some one I cannot see? All I see beside the Blackness is Luke! Now what is the PLAN??" Sly tries hard not to enter the Blackness, Knowing that it is fruitless. Do you want me to fly over there? Or Wait?" Jasesen can see that Sly is using all his restrain not to run around the Black spot. (Sly will move to AA/13)

Luke (Makes His Fort Save 24) is confused? he sniff the ground where the enermy was? Looking for a scent?? (Luke is moving around in the same Spot looking to pick up a scent.)

Sly's Spells

0-Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flare.

1- Magic MissilsX3,Burning Hands.

2- Levitate, Invisibility, Mirror Image.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Posting Report For
Monday September 11th, 2006 8:40:17 AM
Game # 4 The children of Chaos
For the week of Sept 4,2006

Name----MTWTF
DM Al----XXXXXS
Sly------OXXXX < Yummy Ache
Savin----X2OXXS
Peerimus-OXOXXS < Him Too!
Firn-gare-OXXXO < Ditto!
Jaeden---XOOXX < Also??
Trace----XXOXXS

Adm Ceil - Well Fore belly aches out of six players Is not Bad??

Jaeden Ohm
Monday September 11th, 2006 5:26:20 PM
Not positive on how to proceed Jaeden takes further action to help protect both he and Yorrick. He reaches for the horn strapped around his torso and with a great inhalation blows a deep resonating note. For the briefest of moments he and Yorrick shimmer with protective energy [circle of protection vs evil: Jaeden & Yorrick in range]. Once done, the warrior moves forward to close the distance between the group and their foes [move to Y13].

"We need to close with them Sly. Slow and steady. If you have anything you can use against the flier let it fly. The red ones at least seem to be immune to electricity."

"Press forward, on my call we'll charge them!"

Picking Up the Pace (DM/Al)
Monday September 11th, 2006 9:31:44 PM
Trace tires of the slow pace. Out in plain sight, he heads up the stairs from Soldier City onto the bridge. He looks about himself, but sees only the market crowd. No one seems to be following him. But he knows that someone even moderately skilled in the arts of concealment could be following him and he would not have spotted them.

By the sun it is passing true noon.

Paging (DM/Al)
Monday September 11th, 2006 9:32:13 PM
The links reveal their information, but it is not so much the length of each piece that presents problems so much as it is the fact that buried within all of the information are bits that may or may not be of use to them. It is the sifting of the information, the wheat from the chaff, that becomes a tedious job.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 03/04 (DM/Al) d20+7=20 d20+7=13 13d6(2+1+3+5+1+2+4+4+3+6+6+2+6)=45
Monday September 11th, 2006 9:32:50 PM
Round 03

Jaeden is having difficulty getting the measure of his opponents. He takes out a magic horn and sounds a blast. A circle of Magic surrounds him, protecting all within it's sphere against Evil. He takes a 5-foot step to the northwest. (Jaeden, drawing the horn is a Move Equivalent action. You can't move any more than 5 feet after drawing and activating the Horn of Goodness.)

Itching to confront his foes, Sly comes up directly behind Jaeden and calls again for guidance. Jaeden tells him to attack the flying creature if he can.

Following Peerimus' instructions, Yorrick follows in Jaeden's footsteps.

Peerimus moves forward, assessing the capabilities that the creatures have exhibited so far.

Savin withdraws quickly from out of the midst of the three creatures. He comes in at the head of the group. (Savin, did you deactivate your Boots of Speed? Or did you burn another round of use?)

The Red creature (B2) points a clawed hand at Jaeden and his horn. Jaeden feels the Magic Circle fade and then vanish, dispelled. It moves to the far edge of the sphere of Darkness, away from Luke.

Round 04

Luke shakes off the numbing cold and tries to find his opponents. He finds that he can actually see quite well into the sphere's of darkness. In fact, because he can smell the Red creatures, he should have no problem biting them either, even though they are partially concealed by the dark. (Here are the affects of Darkness Luke.)

The first Red creature (B1) also enters the sphere of darkness. It points at Peerimus. The druid feels a dispelling magic wash over him. But the magic has no affect.

The large white creature(GE) flies forward, slicing through the air. It holds out a clawed hand pointing in the direction of the clustered group. A Cone of biting Cold shoots from his hand and engulfs Savin, Yorrick, Peerimus, Jaeden, and Sly. (All five of you take 45hp damage. Make a Reflex Save vs DC20 and take half.)

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
G Uninjured; AC >28
B1 Uninjured; AC ???
B2 Uninjured; AC ???
Luke 51/65

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 116/116)
Monday September 11th, 2006 10:22:59 PM
"We need to close or we're going to get hammered. Let's take the reds down then figure out how to get the big white."

"Everyone, full advance now!"

With that the warrior makes a full on sprint in a straight line [4x move to G15: straight line, 4x should cover]

ac
Regular: 25
VS GE: 26
VS AoO: 29
VS AoO from GE: 30

[ Jaeden, you forgot to make your Reflex Save vs the Cone of Cold. If you don't make one before time to post tomorrow I'll make it for you. Don't worry. I roll well. Sometimes. -- Al ]

Trace and Shadow d20+9=29
Monday September 11th, 2006 10:46:48 PM
Trace continues on his way back keeping a wary eye for anyone following him.
spot 29

Savin ac 29 hps 115/115 d20+13=30 d20+14=21
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 8:31:52 AM
OOC I forgot to mark a round on the boots, but yes I did use them last round)

Savin easily rolls away from the cone of cold taking no damage. (evasion)

Savin hears Jaeden's orders and agrees with them but is worried about the reach of the flying monster. He calls out a warning, "Careful to go around that thing."
Savin then decides that even at their full sprint, he has time to do something and touches his circlet shooting a beam of searing light at the flying behometh threatening them.

Savin hits touch ac 21 with a beam of light doing 40 points of damage to the creature, no save.

He then still using his boots of speed races around the flying monster avoiding the range of aoo and ends up at H18 in the darkness. He still has his spiked chain out.

boot of speed 3/10

Sly (AC 28 66.5/97 hp) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65 hp) d20+8=22 d20+11=26 d6+4=7
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 9:56:10 AM
Fort Save 22 (DM AL your mean, making me do math!)

Sly will move closer to the dark spot, he want to see better. He moves to (U/13)

Luke now can make out where D2 is,hemakes towards him. He'll move to (H/18) and attack him (AC 26 - Damage 7hp)

DM Luke has gone up a levet to lve 8, I have not adjusted his hp yet, Sorry.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 4:49:13 PM
Firn'gaer files away the information. "Don't know if I want to go to Koshe Marr." He says looking down at Rufus.

The rat lifts his head from his nap. I'd say that's obvious. So why don't we stay, get some good food and a hot bath, then head home and forget all about that thing on your hand.

"Very funny." He says. If it were only that easy... He thinks smiling down at his furry companion. "We've one more thing to attend to and then we can get that meal and bath you want."

Fine... He replies with a huff.

When Firn'gaer finishes reading the material, he will find his way to administrative offices of the Star Mage Guild. He is going to pay his dues for another year.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69-91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117 d20+8=23 d20+10=20 d20+10=30
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 6:50:10 PM
The Cone of frost blasts into the druid and Yorrick. Yorrick rolls to the right and evades the cone entirely. Peerimus moves behind his shield blocking some of the blast.
[Peerimus reflex 23, Yorrick Reflex 20 Evasion]

More blasts like that and things could get ugly. "Jaeden the big one is right in Yorrick's path." But Peerimus does not stop the bear, he can't leave Jaeden all by himself. Instead Peerimus says a prayer to other for his safe keeping.

Peerimus himself refocuses. Then moves to V-12, "Doing my best to keep up." and will ready a Dispel Magic on the next spell the G3 tries. [Dispel Check 30]

Yorrick moves with Jaeden keeping pace with the slower armored man. [Move and Move]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff

Hey Ranger ... (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 9:35:41 PM
The sound of vendors hawking their wares comes from all around Trace as he makes his way across the Great Hooked Bridge. He takes a good look around. No one seems to be following. None seem suspicious. This time he's fairly certain.

The elfish ranger does spot one train wreck though, as it comes straight for him. A halfling makes his way through the crowd in a bee-line directly for him. He swaggers with a confident air, and he wears a leering smile upon his face.

"Hey, Ranger!" he calls. "You're a Ranger right? Am I right? New in town? On your own, footloose and fancy free? Tell me I'm wrong. Well this is your lucky day. I've got just what you need. Yes that's right. I know what you need and I can get it for you."

"You ... are looking for a date. Right? Am I right? I'm right. Right?" The halfling follows along, somehow keeping pace with Trace and the ranger's longer stride. Blondes, brunettes, red-heads, tall, short; he keeps up the patter as they walk along.

Administration Offices (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 9:36:05 PM
Firn'gaer deposits the Link Stone in the depression in the top of the desk from which he had gotten it. When he emerges from the booth a Student is waiting to guide him to wherever he might wish to go. In the Administrative offices an attractive middle aged woman sits behind a desk, her eyes far away. In her hand is a Link Stone.

"I'm sorry," she blinks and focuses on Firn'gaer. "You wished to pay Guild Dues? Firn'gaer Gyddyn, was it? Could you place your hand over the Glyph, please?" On the surface of the desk are two glyphs blended into one. From what Firn'gaer can make of them they were originally the Woldian glyphs for Read and for Soul.

"You're due for a raise from Journeyman to Star Mage, aren't you?" she asks. Her look is warm and friendly. "Any idea what you're going to write your treatise on?"

"Oh, will this be a yearly renewal? Or a lifetime membership?"

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 04/05 (DM/Al) d20+20=21 d20+12=28 d20+20=30 2d6(5+2)+9=16 d20+17=35 d20+12=16 d20+12=22 d20+7=17 d20+12=23 d20+12=17 d20+7=14 d20+20=33 2d6(2+2)+9=13 d100=38
Tuesday September 12th, 2006 9:36:49 PM
Round 04

Jaeden decides that closing with the enemy is the only course of action. He Runs in the direction of one of the Red creatures. (Lose Dex to AC.) He passes close enough to the flying white creature to allow it a swipe of Opportunity. (AoO GE Hit Jaeden AC21 - Nat 1) The wind whistles as the spear slices the air, but it misses Jaeden. (Reflex 28. You made your Reflex Save. Take only 22hp damage from the Cone of Cold.)

Sly is cautious and moves forward only a little. He sees the shapes of the two Red creatures in the darkness and he sees the large White creature floating above.

Yorrick passes under the White Creature as well as he follows to protect Jaeden. (AoO GE Hit Yorrick AC30, Damage 16hp; Fort vs DC23 or be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.) Superior reflexes allow the creature to make an Attack of Opportunity against Yorrick as well, and this time the spear finds it's mark. Like Luke, Yorrick feels the numbing cold creeping through his flesh. His movements begin to slow.

Peerimus tromps over next to Sly. The druid keeps his eyes on the White flying creature. He stands ready to counter any spell the thing might attempt.

Savin activates the Circlet around his head, and a beam of Searing Light shoots from his finger toward the White creature. For the tiniest of moments the creature Resists the spell. Then it breaks through. The Circlet was created by a powerful mage. The White creature smokes and steams from its wound. Savin rushes around the space controlled by the White creature, but not before noticing that the White creatures wounds are already beginning to close.

The Red creature (B2) takes a 5-foot step to the south of Savin and attacks with both claws and a bite. (B2 Hit Savin Claw AC16, Claw AC22, Bite AC17. Miss chances for darkness not rolled because all misses.) None of the attacks penetrate Savin's defenses.

Round 05

Luke sees his enemy in the darkness, and he rushes in for a bite. Savin is in the place he wants to go, but that's alright, the space next to him should be fine now. Luke rushes past Yorrick, in for the kill. But just before his teeth close, Luke notices a red slime that covers the Red creature's skin. More than that, there's a dark aura surrounding the creature. Luke remembers the spell that the White creature cast at the beginning of the fight. It made this dark aura.

Luke bites the Red Creature. The red slime burns like acid! The dark aura tries to drain his strength! (Luke, make a Reflex Save vs DC18 or take 1d8 Acid damage; Also make a Fortitude Save vs DC23 or lose 1d6 temporary Strength damage.)

The first Red creature (B1) takes a 5-foot step away from Jaeden and toward Savin. It attacks the monk. (B2 Hit Savin Claw AC23, Claw AC17, Bite AC14. Miss chances for darkness not rolled because all misses.)

The large White creature(GE) flies to Savin and attacks the one who wounded it. (GE Hit Savin AC33, Damage 13hp, 20% Miss Chance = 38/Hit; Fort vs DC23 or be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.) The white white spear pierces Savin's flesh and the cold begins to spread, numbing his muscles and slowing him down.

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, Peerimus, G

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >28, AC21 touches
B1 Uninjured; AC 26 hits
B2 Lightly Wounded; AC 26 hits
Jaeden 94/116
Luke 51/65
Yorrick 101/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 102/115

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Sly (AC 28 66.5/97) and Luke (AC24 61/65) d20+2=17 d20+5=14 d8=3 d6=5
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 4:49:19 AM
Luke's Reflex saves 17 losing 3hp of damage.

Luke's Fort save 14 His strenth was (16 +3) is now (11 +0)

Luke yelps and back up 6 feet,Growling at his enermy.

Luke runs to N/19 he will start to conger the Magic Missels Spell.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 101/117 d20+13=27 d20+16=33 2d6(1+6)+11=18 d6=1 d20+21=28
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 10:58:13 AM
The Spear strikes and Yorrick grunts but not much else. The wound was slight to the powerful ursine and the super natural effects easily overcome. [Fort 27]
Yorrick then moves 10 to close with B1 attacking Jaeden and strikes with a great claw.
[Hit AC 33 Dmg 18 +1 Fire, Grapple 28]
Peerimus moves to S14 and casts Produce Fire.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 mnutes
Produce Fire 12 minutes

Trace and Shadow d20+20=35 d20+15=31 d20+9=19
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 4:38:36 PM
Trace keeps up his pace and evens moves quicker for a moment to try and distance himself from the flesh peddler. "Sir, I am allready spoken for so thank you and good day." Trace continues to move in and out of the crowd. Trace does his best to use the crowd and slip out of sight from the pesky peddler pushing his pretty people parts painfully.

While moving Trace keeps an eye out for the peddler to continue evading him.
spot 19

Savin ac 30 hps 102/115 haste d20+11=24 d20+9=14 d20+9=21 d20+9=28 d20+9=16 d20+4=24 d20+4=8 d8+15=19 d8+15=19
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 6:40:39 PM
Savin feels the slowness hit him but is able to shake it off. (fort save 24) Savin drops his spiked chain and summons his staff to his hand.

He launches into a flurry of blows with his staff using powerattack (+5) to try and take down an opponent quickly. He srikes at B2 and hits him twice (ac 28 and 24 but natural 20, missed critical roll)doing 38 points of damage to the creature.

haste 4/10

Jaeden (AC see below HP 94/116) d20+21=39 d20+21=38 d20+16=23 d20+11=30 d20+11=22 4d6(1+4+3+6)+26=40 2d6(5+4)+13=22 2d6(2+5)+13=20 2d6(3+3)+13=19
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 6:48:54 PM
Near to range Jaeden takes a 5' step to set up a flank across from Savin [5' step to F16]. He wants at least one of these creatures down quickly and lets loose a barrage of attacks at the creature before him [att1 vs. B1: hit AC 39 confirm crit AC 38 DMG 40][att2 vs. B1: hit ac 23 DMG 22][att3 vs B1 hit ac 30 confirm crit ac 22 DMG 20 (39 if crit confirms)].

Jaeden (attack conceal checks) d100=72 d100=38 d100=65
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 6:50:38 PM
att1: no conceal
att2: no conceal
att3: no conceal

Jaeden (modifiers on attack)
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 6:54:51 PM
OOC: didn't account for flanking

Att1 hit ac41 confirm crit ac40, dmg 40
Att2 hit ac25, dmg 22
Att3 hit ac32 confirm crit ac24, dmg 20 (39 if crit confirms)

Firn'gaer
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 7:24:25 PM
"I'm sorry, here." Firn'gaer hands over the stone. "Yes, I wish to pay dues," He thinks over the money he's spent, "No, it will only be my annual due."

Should have given less for the wands...come to think of it...I shouldn't have given any...live and learn...

"Yes I am eligible for promotion. I may write it on Koshe Marr, since so little is known and that's where I'm headed."

Spoken For (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 9:03:59 PM
The halfling pimp spins away, targetting another potential customer as Trace begins to leave him behind. Trace keeps a wary eye out for the pest as he wends his way across the Bridge, but he sees no more of the halfling. Trace arrives at the other end of the Great Hooked Bridge and begins descending to Magic City below.

Chatty Kathy (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 9:04:18 PM
"Koshe Marr?" The woman's hand closes about the Link stone for a moment. She blinks a few times, then she returns and shakes her head. "I don't think I have access to that topic. A place, huh? Well, I hope the beaches are nice." She winks and takes Firn'gaer's gold.

"How are you liking our Tower here in Hook City?" she deposits the gold in a drawer without counting it. "We like to think its every bit as good as Star Tower in Plateau City. More so, as we have more recent magic innovations. You know, not everyone receives the welcome that you have here. Especially not mere Journeymen. Your name must be on someone's list somewhere."

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 05/06 (DM/Al) d100=53 d100=34 d20+12=29 d20+20=28 d20+15=31 d20+10=25 d20+14=19 d20+20=28 d100=42 2d6(5+1)+9=15
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 9:04:59 PM
Round 05

Jaeden flanks one of the Red creatures opposite Savin. The Red creature feels bite of the The Ohm Family Greatsword three times, though the last time is not as damaging as Jaeden had hoped. Still, it is enough to bring the creature down. But not before red slime sprays all over Jaeden's weapon and the dark aura of magic travels up its length to work evil magic upon the weapon's weilder. (Jaeden, make Three Reflex Saves vs DC18. For each Save Failed, the Ohm Family Greatsword takes 1d8 points of Acid Damage. Hardness does not reduce the damage to the weapon. A two handed blade has 10hp, Jaeden. Also, make Three Fortitude Saves vs DC23. For each Save Failed, take 1d6 STR damage.)

Sly hustles toward the knot of melee, preparing to cast a Magic Missile spell.

Yorrick moves forward, and with a claw, pulls one of the Red creatures under him. Only now, though, does he notice that it is dead, slain only moments ago by Jaeden. Dead now, the Red creature's slime no longer burns.

Savin drops the spiked chain and a stout quarterstaff jumps into his hands as from thin air. Two blows from a flurry strike the Red creature, breaking bone and pulping flesh. (Miss Chances 53 and 34; both hit.) Red slime leaps to the quarterstaff and dark energy climbs its length to Savin's body. (Savin, make Two Reflex Saves vs DC18. For each Save Failed, your quarterstaff takes 1d8 points of Acid Damage. Hardness does not reduce the damage to the weapon. A quarterstaff has 10hp, Savin. Also, make Two Fortitude Saves vs DC23. For each Save Failed, take 1d6 STR damage.)

The Red creature (B2) takes a 5-foot step to the south of Savin and then suddenly disappears. It reappears directly behind Peerimus.

Round 06

Luke, hit by both acid and dark energy, backs up and growls.

Peerimus, unaware that the Red creature has teleported behind him, heads in the direction of the melee. (AoO B2 Hit Peerimus AC29) The druid feels the wind of passing claws as they brush past his neck, and then he's gone. Then he conjures fire in the palm of his hand.

The large White creature(GE) attacks Savin again. This time it goes all out. (Hit Savin Spear AC28, AC31, AC25; Bite AC19; Tail AC28, Miss Chance 42; Damge 15hp; ; Fort vs DC23 or be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.)

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >28, AC21 touches
B1 Dead; AC23
B2 Wounded; AC23
Jaeden 94/116
Luke 48/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 101/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 87/115

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Trace and Shadow
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 9:26:14 PM
Trace moves back out of the shadows and moves double time back to the tower. He is really starting to miss the wild.

Savin 87/115 d20+13=15 d20+13=23 d8=3 d20+11=30 d20+11=23 d20+11=27 d20+11=31 d20+12=29 d8+9=15
Wednesday September 13th, 2006 10:06:48 PM
Savin looks on in dismay as his staff bubbles a little. He is thankful that this is just a simulation! Failed one reflex, made all 3 forts.

He yells to Peerimus, "What out behind you!"

He decides to leave the big nasty to someone else and darts away to attack the disappearing/reappearing B2. He moves to V13 (taking the AOO from the GE. Made fort save of 31 if necessary against the AOO)and attacks.

He hits ac29 doing a small powerattack. He does 15 points of damage to the creature. (powerattack +2)

Haste 5/10

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 94/116)(str -6, AC +3) d20+12=19 d20+12=29 d20+12=28 d20+15=24 d20+15=21 d20+15=16 d6=3 d6=3
Thursday September 14th, 2006 1:21:29 AM
As his foe falls Jaeden whips his blade to the right and finishes with a snap. Acid droplets fly off the Ohm Family Greatsword and sizzle agains the ground as they splatter against it. The magnificent blade however remains untouched [reflex vs. 18: 19, 29, 28].

While the quick manuever served well in removing the acidic substance it does nothing against the cold darkness clinging to his blade. It travels to his hands and up his arms, clinging and sapping the warriors strengh [fort save vs. 23: 24, 21, 16][str dmg: 3+3=6].

He grits his teeth and scans the illusory battlefield. He knows this ins't real but still his sword seems heavier. And his armor, never has it been such a burden before.

We can do this if we can get the other red down. he thinks to himself just before he shouts to his companions. "The red! All on the red!"

As the battle leader makes the call he pulls out a stoppered vial. He takes a step towards Yorrick [5'step to G15] as he gulps down the contents and for the briefest of moments a deflective field of force shimmers around him [shield of faith +3 deflective bonus to AC].

Armor Class
Regular: 25(28)
VS GE: 26(29)
VS AoO: 29(32)
VS AoO from GE: 30(33)

Effects
-6 Str (time unknown)
+3 AC, deflective (1/60 rounds)

Sly (AC 28 66.5/97hp) And Luke (AC 24 48/65hp) 3d4(4+2+2)+3=11 d20+11=25 d20+6=22 d6+4=5 d6+4=7
Thursday September 14th, 2006 8:32:58 AM
Sly Consentrat on enermy at hand, He lets go of three magic missels at the red enermy. Damaged 11hp. But stays where he is for the moment. (Magic Missels Damages 11hp.)

All Luke hears is 'attact red!' not to question as to who sait it. He attakes again, Attack by bitting (AC 25 & AC 22? - Damages 5+7=12hp)

Sly's Spells

0- Detect Magis, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flare.

1- Magic Missels X2, Burnind Hands, Protection From Evil.

2-Invisibility, Mirror Image, Levetate.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Back At Last. But ... (DM/Al)
Thursday September 14th, 2006 9:40:09 PM
Trace makes his way into Magic City, wending his way to the Tower of the Star Mages' Guild. The door waits on the street. It's a plain ordinary door, but there is no handle on the outside. No windows in sight either. Rather, there is only a Star shaped design next to the right of the doorjamb.

Spacing Out (DM/Al)
Thursday September 14th, 2006 9:40:36 PM
"Er ... Hello? The woman waves as Firn'gaer stares off into empty air.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 06/07 (DM/Al) d20+6=25 d20+20=24
Thursday September 14th, 2006 9:44:43 PM
Round 06

Jaeden calls for an all out attack on the remaining Red creature. Draws a potion and after a short move, drinks it down, adding to the protection that surounds him. (Jaeden, you need only roll for each actual strike against the creature. Not each Roll that you made. The 4th Crit roll doesn't count. So you take only -3 STR damage.)

Sly directshis Magic Missiles at the remaining Red creature. For a moment, the creature's natural Resistance to spells holds. Then Sly's Missiles break through, burning the creature badly.

Yorrick growls and savages the dead body of the Red creature

Savin rushes off and as he goes, the White creature slams his spear down from above. (AoO GE Hit Savin 24) Savin escapes unscathed. He slams his quarterstaff into the body of the Red creature. It drops to the ground, but not before more of the Red slime splashes onto Savin's quarterstaff. More dark energy also leaps to Savin's body. (Savin, make One Reflex Saves vs DC18. With a Failed Save, your quarterstaff takes 1d8 points of Acid Damage. Hardness does not reduce the damage to the weapon. A quarterstaff has 10hp, Savin. Also, make One Fortitude Save vs DC23. With a Failed Save, take 1d6 STR damage.)

Round 07

Luke hears Jaeden and attacks the nearest Red creature. He bites the one in Yorrick's claws, but it's already dead.

Peerimus turns to find the Red creature behind him dead at Savin's hand. He turns back with the ball of flame in his hands, but appears lost in thought.

The large White creature(GE) points in the direction of Peerimus and Savin. Suddenly a hemisphere of solid ice forms around them trapping them in. It is 13 inches thick and quite hard. (36hp or Break of DC28. 1/2 hp for all damage except from fire.) Then the White creature flies to the other side of Sly, watching the Bladesinger as it goes. Sly can see the burn wounds upon its body closing up and healing.

:: Peerimus and Savin, if you wish to create a breach in the Ice Hemisphere, please tell me at what point you are creating the Breach. ::

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >28, AC21 touches; SR ??
B1 Dead; AC23
B2 Dead or Dying; AC23; SR < 25
Jaeden 94/116, -3 STR
Luke 48/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 101/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 87/115, Staff -3hp

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Trace and Shadow
Thursday September 14th, 2006 10:39:22 PM
Trace knocks on the door hoping for a speedy entrance.

If no one answers the door, Trace will concentrate on Shadow and get her to come to the door. Maybe that would draw the attention to the door.

Savin hps 87/115 ac 30 d20+13=18 d20+11=13 d6=1
Thursday September 14th, 2006 10:57:30 PM
Savin jerks his staff away from the acid and barely keeps it from being splashed. dex save 18. Unfortunately his concentration is distracted and he fails his fortitude save taking a one point lose of strength.

Savin sighs in dismay. He deactivates his boots of speed this round (free action)and zips his staff into his glove of storing (free action) He calls over to Peerimus and says, "I am going to blink through the wall. Do you have a way out?"

Savin will activate his blink ring. He then takes his movement to pull out a another potion of enlarge for next round.

haste 5/10
blinking 1/7

Jaeden (AC see below HP 94/116)
Friday September 15th, 2006 11:28:18 AM
Yes! Jaeden thinks to himself. Hopefully the white one can't do the same tricks.

One more potion is fished out of Jaeden's pack and gulped down [potion of flying] and the warrior takes a single step behind Yorrick's cover [5' step to G16].

Armor Class
Regular: 25(28)
VS GE: 26(29)
VS AoO: 29(32)
VS AoO from GE: 30(33)

Effects
-3 Str (time unknown)
+3 AC, deflective (2/60 rounds)
Fly 60' [40' in heavy armor](1/50)

Sly (AC 28 66.5/97) & Luke (AC24 48/65) 3d4(2+4+3)+3=12
Friday September 15th, 2006 3:22:05 PM
Luke let's go of the dead body in yourric mouth, then tee yourick "Sorry! Mw Help!".

Sly is only five feet next to the bid white ine, BUT he is 15 feei in the air? Sly cannot swing that high, So he'll use magic instead, the blade singer will use Magic missels again on this bad guy.

Damares 12 hp. to GE.

Sly''s Magic Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic. Ray of frost, Flar.

1- Magic Missels, Burning Hands,

2- Levitate,Fire Ball, Mirror Image.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 101/117 d20+10=14
Friday September 15th, 2006 9:44:40 PM
Peerimus scrunches his nose at the ice wall and answers Savin, "I do and hopefully a way for us both." With that Peerimus casts Dispel magic at the Ice Wall. [CL 14 not likely] The druid frowns as the spell does little. "Well that being the case, I should be able to burn through shortly" glancing at the fire in his hand.

Yorrick remains where he is, drops the dead red thing and looks at Jaeden and then to the larger white creature with the spear.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 mnutes
Produce Fire 12 minutes

Locked Out (DM/Al)
Saturday September 16th, 2006 9:18:09 AM
Trace knocks at the door. He waits.

Nothing.

He concentrates on Shadow. He waits.

Nothing. Trace has heard of the special Empathetic connections that Wizards have with their familiars and Paladins have with their mounts. It would be nice to have such a Magical connection sometimes. And it's true that Shadow is a special animal. But it doesn't seem as though he and she have that special ability to communicate.

Trace stares at the plain wooden door, the blank wall of the tower and the star-shaped design to the right side of the door. Now ... what had the student ... Jerm was his name ... what was it that he said just before closing the door?

Wizards Are Like That (DM/Al)
Saturday September 16th, 2006 9:18:30 AM
The woman shrugs and continues with her work as Firn'gaer stands lost in thought. Apparently it's not that unusual for the members of the Star Mages' Guild to lapse into near catatonic states of thought at the drop of a pointed hat.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 07/08 (DM/Al) d20+6=18 3d6(5+6+1)=12 2d6(2+6)=8
Saturday September 16th, 2006 9:19:02 AM
Round 07

Jaeden draws a potion and drinks. He feels a lightness to his feet and the viceral knowledge that, should he but wish it, he could soar into the sky. Then he tucks in behind the protective bulk of Yorrick.

Sly sends three more Magic Missiles at the White creature. This time, however, the Missiles of light are repelled by the creature's natural Spell Resistance. (Sly's Caster Level Check = 18.)

Note to All: If you cast a spell at the White Creature, roll a Caster Level Check to defeat its Spell Resistance (1d20 + your caster level)

Yorrick drops the dead Red creature and continues to guard Jaeden.

Savin speaks a command word to his ring and beings to Blink back and forth between the Ethereal and Material planes. He takes out a potion and prepares to leave the confines of the hemisphere of ice.

Round 08

Luke releases the body of the Red creature as well and it falls to the ground. He stays with Yorrick.

Peerimus turns a spell on the ice that surrounds he and Savin. But luck is not with him today. His spell fails to Dispel the entrapping ice.

The large White creature(GE) raises its arms as, at the same time, it rises up into the air. A 40-foot high column of great magical hailstones pound down from above striking Sly, Yorrick, and Luke. (Sly, Yorrick and Luke take 20hp damage, No Saving Throws. 12 from bludgeoning. 8 from cold. Also, all land based movement within the area of Ice Storm is at 1/2 speed.)

:: Peerimus and Savin, if you wish to create a breach in the Ice Hemisphere, please tell me at what point you are creating the Breach. ::

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >28, AC21 touches; SR > 18
B1 Dead; AC23; SR 14
B2 Dead or Dying; AC23; SR 14
Jaeden 94/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 87/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Sly (AC 28 66.5/97 & Luke (AC 24 48/65) d20+4=9
Sunday September 17th, 2006 7:16:57 AM
Sly Stand there looking at his hand and wondering as to what HAPPEN??

Luke will run to sly's side.

Firn'gaer
Sunday September 17th, 2006 7:49:52 AM
The wizard's attention suddenly snaps back from the white sand beach with scantily clad serving wenches.

He sighs, "I'm sorry what was that...oh Plateau City...I like the guild here. It seems like forever since I was there." He say a little hurried. He seems a little embarrased but soon recovers. "I had noticed I've received more attention then is usually extended to a Journeyman. It's possible that could have something to do with my companions. They mentioned something about being landowners."

Trace and Shadow
Sunday September 17th, 2006 11:51:38 AM
Trace shakes his head, I need to start paying better attention to the little things. Trace thinks back and rembers the wizzard passing his hand over somthing.

Trace looks around and sees a star shaped stone on the wall and then passes his hand over it. Behind the stone appears a rope. Trace reaches in and pulls............

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d6+5=8 d6+5=6 d20+10=26 d20+5=12
Sunday September 17th, 2006 2:04:55 PM
"One opening coming shortly Savin." and with that Peerimus lobs a pair flaming ball at the North end [T/10 and U/10 Touch Attack 26 and 12 Dmg 8 and 6] Hearing another roar from Yorrick is obviously getting the ruid excited and needing to get into the combat more. "Let's move!"

Yorrick weathers the ice storm, grunts a bit at the impacts, but again the spell does not so much hurt the mighty kodiak. He stands and bellows challenge to the spear wielding creature and waits by Jaeden for the man he is defending to move.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 10 minutes

Jaeden (AC see below HP 94/116)
Sunday September 17th, 2006 11:26:18 PM
Jaeden knows the moment is now and hopes to whatever gods that watch that he can pull this off. He hustles to the south, skirting and hugging the edge of the hailstorm. Once around the effect he moves towards the white creature, moving up 5' for every 5' forward [hustle to O22 25' off ground, see below for path and move count].

Armor Class
Regular: 25(28)
VS GE: 26(29)
VS AoO: 29(32)
VS AoO from GE: 30(33)

Effects
-3 Str (time unknown)
+3 AC, deflective (3/60 rounds)
Fly 60' [40' in heavy armor](2/50)

Movement & Path
Jaeden gets 8 movement squares per move action. Using two move actions. Path as follows:

Square, height [5' moves]
G16, ground [1]
G17, ground [2]
G18, ground [3]
G19, ground [4]
H20, ground [5]
I21, ground [7]
J22, ground [8]
K22, 5' up [10]
L22, 10' up [11]
M22, 15' up [13]
N22, 20' up [14]
O22, 25' up [16]

Notes
Jaeden is essentially approaching at a diagonal because of the height gain. I believe this means that the creature will only get 2 AoO instead of 3 as the square 10' away and 5 feet down would count as 2 for the creatures reach.

Al to Jaeden - OoC
Sunday September 17th, 2006 11:39:06 PM
The creature would only get one AoO regardless. There is only one AoO per Opportunity presented. If a creature approaches, even a Huge Creature with a 15 foot reach only gets One AoO despite how many squares another creature must traverse to reach it.

If there are two Opportunities, say, rising from Prone and Drinking a Potion. Then a creature with Combat Reflexes might get Two AoO's. But the rule is one AoO per Opportunity.

DM Al - OoC
Sunday September 17th, 2006 11:52:42 PM
== On Counting Movement ==

Keep two things in mind when counting distance.

1) If you traverse Diagonals, ever other square adds an additional 5 feet.
2) Unless your Fly mode is Perfect, then you travel 1/2 speed going up. Double speed going down. Your Fly Mode is only Good.
3) You have to do some prorating if you wish to use mixed modes of Movement.

Full Ground distance = 60
Full Fly distance = 120
% Ground Traveled: 75 40/60 = 67%
% Fly Remaining = 0.67 * 120 = 39.6 or 39 rounded down

G16, ground [1] -5 feet
G17, ground [2] -10 feet
G18, ground [3] -15 feet
G19, ground [4] -20 feet
H20, ground [5] -25 feet
I21, ground [7] -35 feet (Extra 5 feet here)
J22, ground [8] -40 feet (39 fly feet remaining)
K22, 5' up [10] -50 feet (29 fly feet remaining)
L22, 10' up [11] 60 feet (19 fly feet remaining)
M22, 15' up [13] 70 feet (9 fly feet remaining)
N22, 20' up [14] 80 feet

So, technically, you can only get as far as N22 at a height of 20 feet off the floor.

You'll notice that I haven't clipped you for diagonal feet risen.

You can't attack from here. But, then again, you couldn't attack before either. And, you provoke no AoO from this either.

Given this information, if you'd like to change your move, Jaeden, feel free.

Posting Reports For
Monday September 18th, 2006 6:30:36 AM
Game # 4 The Children Of Chaos
For the week of Sept 11,2006

NAME-----MTWTF
DM Al-----XXXXX
Sly-------XXXXXS
Savin-----OXXXO
Peerimus--OXXOXS
Frin-gare-OXXOXS
Jaeden----2O2XXS
Trace-----XO2XOS

ADM Ceil - No problem here! Except School Exams!

Savin hps 87/115 ac 29
Monday September 18th, 2006 7:17:11 PM
OOC..I don't think I am missing that many posts. I might post on weekends too.

Savin decides to not wait on Peerimus melting through the ice but decides to blink through. He moves to V18 and then drinks down his enlarge potion.

He calls to Jaeden, "Isn't this one yours?"

haste 5/10
blinking 2/7
enlarge 1/30

Firn'gaer
Monday September 18th, 2006 7:28:38 PM
After Firn'gaer finishes he will make his way back to that last place he saw the others.

The Details That Matter (DM/Al)
Monday September 18th, 2006 8:58:54 PM
The star-shaped design vanishes below his hand as Trace reaches out palm forward. Set within the exposed recess within the wall is a yellow silken rope. Trace pulls it and a deep bell sounds. Or does it sound only within his own head?

The door opens and Jerm the Student peers out around the slab of wooden door.

"Oh. It's you. Did you get everything taken care of to your satisfaction? Come in. Come in. Welcome back to the Star Mages' Guild."

"Well, where is it you wish to go now? Back to the Garden Atrium? I hear that you're allowed to go wherever you like. Or, wherever I'm allowed to go at least. Someone must like you. You sure get the special treatment."

Talks, Perhaps, A Little Too Much (DM/Al)
Monday September 18th, 2006 8:59:31 PM
"It could be your friends," the woman behind the desk replies as she examines her nails. "Though I doubt it would be because they own property here in Hook City. More likely something they picked up on the Scan as you came through. Maybe it's a result of the Precognition. Or maybe it's from something you're carrying. Whatever it is, it must be something important. Looks to me as though someone here is very interested in being friends with you and your friends."

When Firn'gaer turns, the Student who had lead him here is still waiting.

"I, I ... I hear that your friends have mostly left the Garden Atrium. They're all in the Combat Simulation room now. Would you like to go there?" he asks.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 08/09 (DM/Al) d20+20=39 2d6(4+4)+9=17 d20+20=39 d20+15=24 d20+10=26 d20+14=32 d20+14=28 2d6(3+3)+9=15 2d6(1+2)+3=6
Monday September 18th, 2006 9:00:11 PM
Round 08

With feet a bare few inches off the ground, Jaeden sweeps across the floor, flying around the edge of the Ice Storm, then soaring upward as he comes around the curve. He slows as he climbs, reaching the same height as the White creature as he closes. (AoO GE Hit Jaeden AC39, Damage 17hp) The White creature swings its spear and strikes Jaeden as he comes within range, the wound is deadly cold and threatens to slow the warrior.

Sly wonders what happened to his Magic Missiles. Maybe later he can ask Firn'gaer about Spell Resistance.

Yorrick roars defiant of the White creature. He stays with Jaeden as his friend Peerimus asked. (Next round you may move Yorrick to follow Jaeden as you would have this round. That is in addition to Yorrick's move next round.)

Blinking allows Savin to walk straight through the Wall of Ice. Once outside, he drinks his second Potion of Enlarge Person and grows once more to Large size. He's bigger now, but still not big enough to reach the White creature up above. His spiked chain is lying on the ground some sixty feet away. (In H18) And it is still in its original size.

Round 09

Luke Rushes to Sly's side, looking up at the combat above.

Peerimus casts two balls of flame at a spot on the Ice Wall. They both hit Automatically. There is the hiss of steam as ice becomes vapor. The beginnings of a Breach is created as over a third of the Wall melts away.

The large White creature(GE) hisses like a tea kettle and attacks the ironclad thing with its full armament. (GE Hit Jaeden Spear AC39, AC24, AC26, Bite AC32, Tail AC28, Damage 15 + 6 = 21hp) One spear strike and the creature's bite both penetrate Jaeden's armor. The warrior is bleeding from numerous wounds. Blood drips and strikes the stones blow.

Jaeden: Make two Fort checks vs DC23 -One from the AoO and another from the Spear Hit- Fail and be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.)

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >28, AC21 touches; SR > 18
B1 Dead; AC23
B2 Dead or Dying; AC23; SR < 25
Jaeden 56/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 87/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice at T&U 22/36

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Jaeden (AC see below HP 55/116) d20+15=24 d20+15=21 d6=3 d20+20=30 2d6(4+6)+13=23
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 1:37:56 AM
Flying up to face the white creature Jaeden is throttled by his foes incoming spear thrust. He feels the cold seep into his flesh but shakes the effect off before it reaches his bones [fort vs 23: 24]. The next spear thrust hits him too and this time the coldness overwhelms him [fort vs 23: 21 slowed for 3 rounds].

Even with his movements slowed Jaeden does what every good warrior does... he attacks [att1 vs GE: hit AC 30, DMG 23].

Remembering that this is all simulation Jaeden does something he's never before done. He replies to Savin's words with banter of his own. "No problems here friend." he shouts with a slight slur from the slow effect. "But I'd be a bad companion indeed if I kept him all for myself. Have at him!

Armor Class
VS GE: 26(28)
VS AoO from GE: 30(32)

Effects
-3 Str (time unknown)
+3 AC, deflective (4/60 rounds)
Fly 60' [40' in heavy armor](3/50 rounds)
Slowed (1/3 rounds)

Sly (AC28 46/97)hp) and Luke(AC24 28/65hp) d3=3 d20+20=40 d20+11=26 d20+6=12 d6+4=8
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 7:32:07 AM
Sly cannot reach the enermy and all magic users are thowing spell at him, Sly decides to saty on the ground, Instead Sly will use Ray of frost, "chilly chilly Brrr!" Hopefully doing three hit points of damages.

Luke jumps up and tries to bite the big Bully. Biting him (AC26 & AC12 (miss) - Damages 8hp)

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 3:31:43 PM
Peerimus moves north out of the entrapping ice wall. [Q/9] Seeing the creature still flying above he calls for Yorrick to make his way back to him. There was little the grounded bear could do except get frustrated and wounded. Yorrick moves back to the druid. [P/9]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 10 minutes

DM Al to Peerimus
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 3:39:40 PM
The Ice Wall is not yet breeched. It is only 1/3 melted through. 22/36 hitpoints left to go.

Firn'gaer
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 5:29:00 PM
"Yes please take me back to the atrium." He says to the student. "Oh, would it be possible to get something to eat on the way?"

Savin ac 29 hps 87/115
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 8:46:52 PM
Savin hears Jaeden's sad call for help and sighs. He calls out, "I will come help but I thought you might want the challenge for yourself!"

Savin reaches into his haversack and pulls out another potion which he drinks down. He will then make a 5' step towards the combat to U20

haste 5/10
blinking 2/7
enlarge 2/30
flying 1/10

Garden Atrium. Again for the First Time. (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 9:32:14 PM
The Student guides Firn'gaer to an immense solarium. Softly rolling slopes of evenly cropped grass stretch off through towering oak, alder and pine. Through the boles and branches one can see the panes of glass that encase the entirety of the small forest.

Nearby is a clear space paved with rough, but flat stones. On it are several tables of finely polished wood. Comfortable chairs are scattered about the space as well, and two backless divans flank the whole at opposite sides of the periphery. The sound of running water comes from through the trees to the left.

On the table the remains of a meal lie upon various plates. Slices of meats and cheezes still wait upon a tray. Pitchers of beverage stand, condensation running down onto coasters beneath them. Nearby, Shadow looks up, wide-eyed from the carcass of a wild boar. She backs away with ears drawn down, as though pentinent after having been caught at something she should not have been doing. Nearby is a hambone, already stripped clean of meat.

Several low wooden trays lie on the tables. Some contain paper, quills and pots of ink. Others contain round white memory stones.

Trace, in the Garden (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 9:32:39 PM
For lack of anywhere else to bring him, the Jerm takes Trace back up to the Garden Atrium. There, they find Firn'gaer. Shadow is also here. She looks very guilty for some reason.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 09/10 (DM/Al) d20+10=20 d20+6=14 d20+25=27 d20+20=36 d20+15=29 d20+10=15 d20+14=33 d20+14=25 2d6(6+2)+9=17 2d6(3+6)+9=18 2d6(3+2)+3=8
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 9:33:43 PM
Round 09

Jaeden feels his muscles freeze and slow. He strikes a mighty blow at the White creature! But horror of horrors, the Ohm Family Blade does no more than rebound off of the tough scale of the creature's plate hide.

Sly fires a Ray of Frost at the White Creature. (Ranged Touch = 20 /Hit; Caster Level Check = 14 /Miss) The ray hits the creature, but the thing protecting the creature from magic turns the Ray of Frost away.

(Sly, you need a ranged touch attack for the Ray of Frost Spell. Plus, please roll a Caster Level Check when directing a spell at this creature that can be defeated by Spell Resistance.)

Yorrick comes at Peerimus' call, moving out of the darkness.

Savin draws a potion and drinks. His feet lift off the ground and he moves five feet toward the creature. (Savin, I think your Fly potion should last 50 rounds.)

Round 10

Luke jumps without a 20-foot running start. (Jump Check 27.) Luke jumps no higher than three feet above the ground. Not nearly far enough to bite the White creature.

Peerimus approaches the melted Ice Wall only to find that it is not yet completely breeched. (22/36 hp) He cannot yet get out. (Peerimus, you can hit the wall with two more balls of fire for this round if you wish, in addition to the two you will have for the next round.)

The large White creature(GE) attacks Jaeden again. (GE Hit Jaeden Spear AC36, AC29, AC15, Bite AC33, Tail AC25, Damage 17 + 18 + 8 = 43hp) Two spear strikes and the creature's bite penetrate Jaeden's armor. The warrior is battered and badly hurt. It is doubtful whether he will withstand another attack.

=== OOC ===

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >30, AC20 touches; SR > 18
B1 Dead; AC23
B2 Dead or Dying; AC23; SR < 25
Jaeden 13/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 87/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice at T&U 22/36

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 10:04:17 PM
Trace moves over and grabs a memory stone and sits down with some food. As he eats he passes his history into the stone and when done eating and talking he reutrns the stone to whoever is willing to take it. "I know this is for history purposes but it sure feels like a last will and testamont. Ok now where is the rest of my friends so that I can go over what I have learned."

Sly (AC28 46/97) and Luke Luke (AC 24 28/65)
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 8:22:50 AM
Sly sees that his magic has no effect on this monster, so he calls out to Jaeden "Jaeden! My mgic is not working, There's only one way yo do this, for me that is, I have to fly up to him and go into a hand to hand combat! Does this alright with all of you??"

Luke just sits next to sly.

Firn'gaer
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 6:21:06 PM
Firn'gaer arrives back in the atrium, "Thanks you." He says to the student.

"Shadow you better have left enough for Rufus." He says as the animal has the hand in the cooky jar look.

"I'm here." He says to Trace from a quite place of shade. "Don't know where the others are. When they get back we can go over what I've learned from the library."

Savin ac 34 hps 87/115
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 7:16:58 PM
Savin suspects that magic is needed to harm the creature so he summons his staff (free action) and activates his tattoo of shillegah. He then moves to RS23/24 also gaining as much height as possible at the same time. He will yell out hoping to distract the creature from Jaedan, "Come on puss face. What was your mother? A giant toad? Jaeden, get to Peerimus. I handle this thing...I hope."

Savin is using his combat expertise feat to increase his ac making it tougher to hit him.

haste 5/10
blinking 3/7
enlarge 3/30
flying 2/50
shillehah 1/10

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d6+5=6 d6+5=10 d6+5=7
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 8:34:10 PM
Peerimus sends ball afater ball of flame into the sides of the icy prison he finds himself within. The magical heat was working well, but the rest needed him. The druid had already seen the effeciency to which thier opponent put the spear it wielded to use. Likely Jaeden was in serious trouble by now.

It takes time, possibly too much, but he exited after the third strike through the northern breach. [move to T9]
He calls to Savin and Jaeden, "I'm on it, Jaeden pull back my way."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Jaeden (AC see below HP 12/116) d20+20=29
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 9:53:15 PM
Simulation it may be but the pain is real and those last strikes hurt. They hurt real bad...

Strangely, despite the ferocity of the attacks being launched his way Jaeden's mind has time to work and wonder. 'So this is how it ends?' it thinks, regardless of the warrior conscious understanding of the simulation.

The thought process doesn't stop him from delivering his own last ditch attack. With a might heave he lifts his blade up high and brings it crashing down upon the beasts collar bone... only to have the fabulous blade once again bounce from the creatures armored flesh.

'Yep... it's the end.' still his mind moves on as if it were somehow apart from the combat happening in the here and now.

Armor Class
VS GE: 26(28)
VS AoO from GE: 30(32)

Effects
-3 Str (time unknown)
+3 AC, deflective (5/60 rounds)
Fly 60' [40' in heavy armor](4/50 rounds)
Slowed (2/3 rounds)

A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, and Dictation. (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 10:21:42 PM

Trace grabs a white Memory Stone and sits down with some food. With a modest bit of concentration, Trace makes the stone glow from its center. Must be working now. He talks while eating. There's a lot to tell. This might take a while.

[ Tsk, tsk. The DM does not like bending time and space. ]

Shadow eyes the carcass of the boar. Her tail lashes back and forth. She walks past it, her nose sniffing the air. She walks past again, as though it weren't there. Then she finally walks on, as though she had never wanted it in the first place.

Firn'gaer settles into a shady spot beneath a spreading chestnut tree. He announces himself to Trace.

"The others are in the Combat Simulation room," one of the Student's pipes in. "I'll take you there if you'd like." From the look on the student's face, he'd much rather be there watching the fight than here catering to Trace and Firn'gaer.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 10/11 (DM/Al) d20+20=39 2d6(4+5)+9=18 d20+20=36 d20+15=29 d20+10=18 d20+14=33 d20+14=26 2d6(5+1)+9=15 2d6(2+2)+9=13 2d6(5+3)+3=11 d20+20=24 d100=39 d100=28 d100=4
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 10:22:25 PM
Round 10

Bloody, battered, limbs still slow and frozen, Jaeden makes one last strike at the White creature. Again, his sword does no more than rebound from its tough chitinous plates. Without Jaeden's concentration to keep himself aloft, his body floats gently to the ground, landing at Luke's feet.

Sly calls out to Jaeden asking if he should use his Fly spell and join the melee in mid-air.

Yorrick remains where he is at, watching as Peerimus tries to escape.

With the snap of a finger, the staff jumps again into Savin's hands. He speaks a word, and a special tattoo lends power to his wood in his hands. Hasted, Savin flies up into the air, coming in from the southeast. But he approaches too close, and the creature takes an Attack of Opportunity as Savin closes with it. (AoO GE Hit Savin AC39, Damage 18hp, 39 Miss Chance = Hit) The savage attack with the Spear rips through Savin's flesh. He feels the cold beginning to creep into him.

(You cannot use Combat Expertise unless you are Attacking. You trade Attack for AC. If you are not Attacking, you get no AC.)

Round 11

Luke, like Yorrick, can do nothing but watch from below.

Peerimus melts a Breach in the Ice Wall with one more ball of flame. He exits the ice prison and calls to Jaeden.

The large White creature(GE) divides attacks between Jaeden and Savin. (GE Hit Jaeden Spear AC36, Damage 15; GE Hit Savin Spear AC29, AC18, Bite AC33, Tail AC26, Damage 13 + 11 = 24hp, Cleave vs Savin AC24, 28, 4 Miss Chance = Hit, Hit) The White Spear hits Jaeden and sends the warrior into unconsciousness with a spray of blood. Cleaving through it comes around, but misses the monk. Then the Spear again and again, the bite and the tail. Savin is blood as well. And now he's alone.

Worse yet, Savin cannot help but notice that the burns from his earlier blast against this creature, have all but closed up and healed.

(Savin: Make two Fort checks vs DC23 -One from the AoO and another from the Spear Hit- Fail and be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.)

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Lightly Wounded; AC >30, AC20 touches; SR > 18
B1 Dead; AC23
B2 Dead or Dying; AC23; SR < 25
Jaeden -2/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 45/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Jaeden Ohm (unconscious -3hp)
Wednesday September 20th, 2006 11:03:16 PM
Freed from the merciless constraints of Jaeden's will the magic of the potion of flying slowly disperses. The Ohm Family Greatsword falls from the warriors limp grasp to land tip first in the ground below both warrior and creature. In a matter of seconds the unconscious man lands beside both his families blade and the peculiar dog barbarian know only as Luke.

Savin hps ? AC30 d20+11=25 d20+11=27 d100=31 d100=95 d20+15=30 d20+15=22 d20+15=32 d20+15=34 d20+10=21 d100=60 d100=39 d100=21 3d6(1+4+6)+10=21 3d6(1+4+5)+10=20 3d6(6+5+6)+10=27
Thursday September 21st, 2006 7:44:53 AM
OOC Al, Savin is blinking. I don't see where you rolled the 50% chance to miss. I have rolled and think you have missed once. Rolled two saves and made them anyway but you can correct as you think best.

Savin goes into a flurry of blows with his staff. He hits ac 30, miss 60, ac 32 miss 39, ac 35 miss chance 21

OOC +9 base, +5 str (how long is Savin down 1 strength?), +1 shillegah, +2 flanking) Did a power attack of +2 to give +4 to my damage

Total damage assuming no damage reduction 21+20+27=68

haste 7/10 (took two rounds of haste, didn't have it activated last round but looks like you thought I did)
blinking 4/7
enlarge 4/30
flying 3/50
shillehah 2/10

[ Sorry about that. I've rolled the Miss Chances and edited. Unfortunately all 3 have hit. Savin should be at 45hp.

Note that in the OOC section I have listed how the Miss Chances will go. This is to keep me consistent. 50 and under will be a Hit.

Also, if you did not have Haste Active last round, then you are lower. You are at 20 feet. -- Al ]

Sly (Ac 28 48/97) and Luke (ac 24 28/65)
Thursday September 21st, 2006 9:25:01 AM
It's seem Jaesen did not hear him, so sly will cast fly on himself, telling himself "Well ! here goes nothing!"
Sly put a hand on himself and a sword in the other, Chanting the fly spell.

Sly leaves Luke behind as he start to rise.

Trace and Shadow
Thursday September 21st, 2006 3:46:03 PM
Trace walks behind Shadow and scruffs her neck gently and with the other hand scratches her chin., "Looks like you have allready had enough darlin" He then pats her on the side and walks over to Firn'gaer, "I have been working on putting the correct name on the armory that belongs to us. I hope Sly has kept the key stones for the building to show proof of ownership otherwise it might take a bit more work to finalize this. I think we can turn it inoto a stronghold for us on downtime and somewhere to store spoils of war or heck a place to call home really. Anyway I'm going to look in on the group and see how there doing." Trace moves over to the attendant and ask to be lead to the rest of the group.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117
Thursday September 21st, 2006 8:12:32 PM
Peerimus stays where he is and starts casting, damn my slowness. Should have done this long ago. "Father we beseech thee. Aid us." The druid's hair blows and his cloak billows about him as he calls upon the elements to help him do battle.
[spontaneously cast SNA VI Huge Air elemental]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Relaxing on the Sidelines. (DM/Al)
Thursday September 21st, 2006 9:38:05 PM
"Oh yes, Sir. That would be great, Sir. Maybe we can catch the end of the battle. I hear they chose Level 13." The Student, a young beardless lad, seems more than happy to lead him down to the Combat Simulation room after Trace leaves off his dictation without completing much at all.

Leaving Firn'gear to relax in the Garden Atrium, Trace and the Student enter the room beyond the dark portal. When they step out, they are in a large rectangular room. Within a rectangular area that takes up most of the room, a large White creature with insectile plating fights with Savin high up in the air. Jaeden lies very still below with Luke and Sly while Peerimus and Yorrick stand a few feet away near an white mound of ice. Sly begins lifting upward toward the melee.

Clustered around a pedestal is a group of six to eight brown robed Students and one man in wizard's robes. The Students watch and chatter amongst themselves cheering on one or the other of the combatants.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 11/12 (DM/Al) d100=19 d20+20=26 d20+15=27 d20+10=18 d20+14=24 d20+14=33 d100=90
Thursday September 21st, 2006 9:38:37 PM
Round 11

Jaeden continues to bleed. More of his life slips away. (Stabilization 19 vs 10%)

Sly Casts a Fly spell on himself. He rises 20 feet up into the air. He is in range, should the creature wish to attack him. But he has not come so close as to draw an Attack of Opportunity. A five-foot move closer will bring Sly into striking range of the creature.

Yorrick watches from below, near enough to his friend Peerimus to come to his aide, should he need it.

Savin drives home blows with his staff. The White creature cannot seem to follow Savin as he blinks back and forth, and is unable to dodge Savin's blows. All three blows land. But the damage from the blows is less than it would be for a normal creature. Blue ooze leaks out of cracks in the white carapace, but the wounds begin to repair themselves before Savin's eyes. (See Status for Additions.)

(Note to Savin: You would recover one point of Ability damage per day.)

Round 12

Luke watches Sly rise up. He stands near the body of Jaeden. Blood leaks across the rocks toward the wardog's feet.

Peerimus begins casting a spell of summoning. Help lies at the other end.

The large White creature(GE) sends a flurry of spear, tail and tooth strikes against Savin. (GE Hit Savin Spear AC27, AC18, Bite AC24, Tail AC33, 90 Miss Chance = Miss) The tail sweeps right through Savin's Torso. Had he been on the Material Plane, he would have been hit.

"Fear ... " The echo hisses in the brains of Savin and Sly. Suddenly a wave of Fear radiates from the White creature in a 10 foot area around it. Both heroes feel Fear strike their souls. (Savin and Sly, roll a Will Save vs DC 22. If you Fail, you are Panicked for 13 rounds. Even if you succeed, you are Shaken for One Round.)

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Wounded; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -3/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 45/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Panicked
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Shaken
A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d20+19=39 d20+19=29 d20+19=36 2d8(7+6)+4=17 2d8(3+3)+4=10 d20+20=31
Friday September 22nd, 2006 12:18:50 PM
Peerimus directs the elemental to appear in a location at 30' up and behind the creature [O-R/25-27], that the servant of the clouds immediately attacks. The elemental connects solidly with both blows and then backs up to 20' away [O-R/26-28]
Elemental Hit AC 39 crit 29/36 Dmg 17 and 10

The druid himself moves to O/13 he had to treat this as an actual battle and thus had to get to Jaeden before the warrior bled out. As he moves past Yorrick, he touches the bear under the chin to indicate that Yorrick was to stay in front of him as they got closer to the battle. [Handle animal 31] Yorrick knows precisely what his friend wants and heads towards the fight as well. [move to O/14 and ready in case]

Elemental AC 21 HP 136 Reach 15 Att+19 Dmg 2d8+4 DR 5- Fly 100 perfect Fort +9 Reflex +19 Will +5 Air Mastery Airbourne creature -1 Attack and Damage
Round 11/12

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Sly (Ac 28 46/97hp & Luke (Ac 24 28/65hp) d20+9=25 d20+13=29 d20+8=25 d8+8=15 d8+8=13
Friday September 22nd, 2006 3:32:15 PM
(Will Save - 25 Sly is shaken.)
(Attack AC 29 - AC25 _ Damages 15+13=28hp)

Sly tries to recover but he'll attack thi big dummy antway. Sly will fly in swinging His aword, Hit the enermy once, Spins hitting him again, then drop five feet trying to gwt away for the Thing.

Luke who is next to jeson tell him "Jaeon! Can hear luke? Go into poket of Luke armor, there is a vile of CMW. drink it!"

Savin 45 hps ac 30 d20+15=21 d20+15=19 d20+15=35 d20+15=30 d20+15=27 d20+10=23 3d6(5+3+1)+6=15 3d6(6+4+2)+6=18 d20+12=30 d100=54
Friday September 22nd, 2006 6:26:51 PM
Savin makes his fort save against the fear and is only shaken for the round. Because of this he forgos his normal powerattack and just attacks the creature with his normal flurry of blows. He only manages to hit once but it was a critical hit doing 33 points of damage before damage reduction. (miss chance 54. Do you want me to play 80-100 as a miss or 1-20 is a miss)

He calls down to Peerimus, "This thing is regenerating! Do you have any fire spells?"

haste 8/10
blinking 6/7
enlarge 5/30
flying 4/50
shillehah 2/10

Late Arrivals. (DM/Al)
Saturday September 23rd, 2006 11:15:30 AM
While Firn'gaer relaxes in the Garden Atrium, Trace approaches the crowd around the pedestal.

"Welcome," the wizard says. "I'm Baird Cain. I see you've come to join your friends. You'll have to wait. The area is shielded during bouts. No one in. No one out. But there may be time for one more after this. If you're up for it."

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 12/13 (DM/Al) d100=69 3d6(1+6+1)+6=14 d20+23=26
Saturday September 23rd, 2006 11:16:08 AM
Round 12

The crimson pool beneath Jaeden's body continues spread. (Stabilization 69 vs 10%)

Sly stands strong against the waves of Fear. He flies 5 feet closer and strikes twice. The first cut of his sword slices into the White creature's armor plating, drawing a trickle of blue oozing ichor. The second blow bounces harmlessly from the tough white plates of natural armor. Sly tries to back away. But after two strikes, there is no more time. He stands exposed to attack from the White creature!!!

(Sly, I have your attack with Long Sword of Spell Storing +2 at +16/+11. You have -2 from Shaken, but you also have a +2 because you are Flanking across from Savin. I suspect that you are using your Base Attack without considering the bonuses you get from the Longsword. I've adjusted your numbers.)

Yorrick moves as Peerimus directs, ready to protect his friend should the White creature approach.

Savin also withstands the Fear. His staff turns in a blur. Two cracks split the air as one of the White creature's chitinous plates is shattered and another is slightly damaged.

(Savin, when Sly moved in you got a Flanking bonus in addition to your bonus for striking as an invisible creature. That allows your fourth strike to hit against the White creature without its Dex to AC. I rolled Damage for you at 14hp before DR.)

(Note to Savin: 1-20 is fine. A 20% roll is prettty clear. There is only ambiguity with a 50% roll.)

Round 13

Luke urges Jaeden to reach into his pack for a healing potion. Jaeden, however, is unconscious and beyond hearing. If only dogs had hands.

Peerimus completes his summoning spell and a Huge Air Elemental appears to the south. With its extended reach, the Elemental pummels the White creature. But the White creature's natural resistance to damage staves off most of the harm. The Elemental withdraws 5 feet to the south.

Peerimus himself hurries around the curve of the Ice Wall on his way to Jaeden. He comes in behind the protection of Yorrick.

The large White creature(GE), now dripping blue ooze to the blasted stones below, backs five feet away from Sly and Savin. It concentrates on defense, then it disappears. The next instant it reappears behind the Air Elemental and at 40 feet in height.

"Fear ... " Again the echo hisses, this time in the mind of the Air Elemental. Fear washes over the Elemental. (The Elemental, rolls a Will Save vs DC 22. If it Fails, it is Panicked for 13 rounds. Even if it succeeds, it is Shaken for One Round.)

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Wounded; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -4/116, -3 STR
Sly 46/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 45/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Panicked
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Shaken
A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d20+5=22 d20+19=24 d20+19=34 2d8(3+3)+4=10
Saturday September 23rd, 2006 5:11:49 PM
The elemental reacts instantly as the creature vanishes to appear behind it. It pays no heed to the compulsion emminating from this strange creature. Instead it turns and strikes and this time moves away and downward 5 feet.
[Save 22 Hit AC 24/34 dmg 10]

Peerimus answers Savin as he closes with jaeden, Yes and as soon as I heal Jaeden I plan to use it." He advances on the fallen warrior. [P/21] Yorrick moves with him taking up a readied position at [Q21]

Elemental AC 22 HP 136 Reach 15 Att+19 Dmg 2d8+4 DR 5- Fly 100 perfect Fort +9 Reflex +19 Will +5 Air Mastery Airbourne creature -1 Attack and Damage
Round 10/12

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Sly (AC 28 46/97hp) and Luke (AC24 28/65hp) d100=69 d20+18=32 d20+12=15 5d6(3+5+5+3+5)=21
Sunday September 24th, 2006 8:15:32 AM
OOC: I was rust into a role play, It Was Importent. I also forgot the the Sword Had a Spell of lighting in it. It's my fault I shoule have put off my play.

Sly will fly around the air elemantal to get at The Big Dummy, This time he rembers the spell in his sword, as he hits his enermy Sly yell "ZITTS" that will discharge the spell into the Dummy's body. The second attack sly misses, spinning off to some where???

Damages from spell 21hp.

Sly Spells

0lv- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flair.

1lv-Magic MisselsX2, Burning Hands.

2lv- Invisibility, Levetate, Mirror Image.

3lve- Fire Ball.

Jaeden Ohm (Jaeden -5/116) d100=63
Sunday September 24th, 2006 7:06:12 PM
[d100 vs 10% to stabilize: 63 fail. For future reference is 1-10 stabilize or 91-100?]

Blackness gives way to spotted memory lived again as if for the first time. A fourteen year old Jaeden stands in the courtyard of the Ohm Manor in Plateau City. His pratice sword rests comfortably in his hands and he breathes heavily. The man across from him holds his own practice blade and his breath is still regular dispite their long session. Jaeden was always amazed at how easily his father moved his blade.

Father and son began to circle, waiting for the opening one of them would eventually leave.

"Jaeden! Can hear luke?"

What the...? To Jaeden's surprise there was a talking dog nosing at his legs. He gently kicks the dog away, knowing that this could give his father the opening he needs.

"Go into poket of Luke armor, there is a vile of CMW. drink it!"

Again he kicks the dog away and this time his father comes at him hard. He's forced into a hasty parry, the dog completely forgotten.

Back in the simulation Jaeden lies still, blood seeping from behind his many metal plates.

Posting Reports for
Monday September 25th, 2006 7:03:58 AM
The Game # 4 Children of Chaos
The Week of Sept 18, 2006

NAME-----MTWTF
DM Al----2XXXOS
Sly------OXXXXS
Savin----XXXXX
Peerimus-OX2XXS
Firn-gare-XXXOO
Jaeden---OXOXO

Adm Ceil - This is one of the best games going, and YES! I'm bragging.

Trace
Monday September 25th, 2006 6:22:21 PM
How sad ........Trace left out of the posting report. Should I get the hint?

Trace and Shadow
Monday September 25th, 2006 6:29:14 PM
Trace pats his leg for Shadow to come, "Come Shadow, its time to practice." Trace pulls his hair back and ties it up and tightens his bracers. He then taks out the strenght stone and commands it to hover above him and then pulls off his bow and pulls the string a couple of times with magical flames starting to roll off the string each time he pulls back.

Trace turns to one of the wizards, "ok just let me know when I can step in," Shadow pushes up against Traces leg and lets out a loud growling hiss as she senses the adrialin starting to stir.

Sly and Luke
Monday September 25th, 2006 7:58:51 PM
Awaites the Dungion Master?? Who knows all!

Savin 45 hps ac 30 d20+15=29
Monday September 25th, 2006 9:00:17 PM
Savin deactivates his boots of speed wisely seeing that they can't help him this round. Using the fly spell moves straight up and then comes over the top of the air elemental to R27. He takes one swing at the monster but misses hitting ac 29.

"Ah guys, Can I get some help here. This thing is pesky."

haste 8/10
blinking 7/7
enlarge 6/30
flying 5/50
shillehah 3/10

Color Commentary. (DM/Al)
Monday September 25th, 2006 9:22:10 PM
"Your friends are not bad," Baird Cain says as Trace waits with Shadow by his side for the current encounter to end. "See that there? That's a Gelugon, an Ice Devil. Very nasty. Tough and cunning."

"And the two dead. See them? Those are Babau. Demons. Strike them, and the slime on their skin damages your weapons. Both devils and demons have innate magic powers and they know how to use them. That's a tough fight."

Back in the Garden Atrium, Firn'gaer considers all of the information that he has learned.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 13/14 (DM/Al) d20+20=36 2d6(2+5)+9=16 d20+23=35 d20+23=42
Monday September 25th, 2006 9:23:25 PM
Round 13

Jaeden continues his descent toward death. Visions come to him, strange and otherwise, to herald him unto his final rest. (Jaeden, 1-10 is fine. It's the more natural way to do it.)

Sly flies in to attack the White creature again. He rises up five feet as he comes. But he forgets again about the White creature's longer reach. The White creature takes an Attack of Opportunity. (AoO GE Hit Sly AC36, Damage 16hp, Sly: Make a Fort check vs DC23. Fail and be Slowed as in the Slow Spell for 1d6 rounds.) The spear lashes out as Sly approaches. Sly feels the cold cut him deeply. He swings his sword and the blow nearly strikes a solid blow, but at the last minute it is turned against the White creature's plated hide. The spell stays in the sword.

(Sly, I have your attack with Long Sword of Spell Storing +2 at +16/+11. You aren't shaken this round. But you don't have Flanking either. So that's +16/+11 not +18/+12. Also, you only get one Hit when you move more than 5 feet. So only one. I've adjusted your number. You hit a 30 not 32. You don't hit, and the spell is still in the Sword.)

Yorrick moves in tandem with Peerimus, ready to attack should his friend be threatened.

Savin climbs 15 feet up into the air to come over the Air Elemental. He launches an attack from the edge of the White creature's reach. I bounces off the creature's hard plate.

Round 14

Luke continues to snuff at Jaeden's still and silent body.

Peerimus squeezes past Luke and ends up next to Jaeden.

The Huge Air Elemental fends off the fear. Shaken as it is, it still hits the White Creature. The blow, however, does not seem to do any damage.

The large White creature(GE), continues to regenerate. It Concentrates, and again Defensively activates a spell. Again it disappears. This time it reappears 5 feet above the ground and behind Peerimus. Yorrick, standing ready for an attack on his friend, launches an attack of his own. (Peerimus, Yorrick can take his Ready attack on the Ice Devil before it makes its Free Action to activate the Aura of Fear. If Yorrick does over 42 points of damage, the Aura of Fear is disrupted. Otherwise ... )

"Fear ... " Again the echo hisses, this time in the minds of the Peerimus, Luke, and Yorrick. Fear washes over them. (Peerimus, Luke and Yorrick, roll a Will Save vs DC 22. If you Fail, you are Panicked for 13 rounds. Even if you succeed, you are Shaken for One Round.)

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Wounded; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -5/116, -3 STR
Sly 30/97
Luke 28/65, -5 STR
Yorrick 81/117
Peerimus 69/91
Savin 45/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Panicked
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Shaken
A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

Jaeden Ohm (Jaeden -6/116) d100=85
Monday September 25th, 2006 10:47:00 PM
[d100 vs 10% to stabilize: 85 fail]

Jaeden manages to parry his father's first attack. The second too is blocked and each to come is deflected or turned in proper order. Eventually the two combatants clinch, blades locked in preparation for the most subtle of blade play.

Blackness swirls... encompassing the warrior's reality for an unknown period of time. Still he bleeds and still the magic of the simulation continues to do its thorough job, tricking his mind into the belief of death and bringing to the surface those thoughts that rise just before death.

A sensation of a wet nose penetrates the blackness for an instant, strangely comforting.

Blackness...

He sat there across an old dining room table from his father. He was shocked. He had just returned from a training expedition to find out that his family had lost its fortune. His father had just explained it to him and had risen to retrieve a small fine pouch embroidered with the Ohm family coat of arms from the bedroom. Jaeden recognized the pouch as one of the two Ohm family heirlooms. With his first coins Jaeden's ancestor had purchased this pouch and had proclaimed that this pouch would be the beginning of the Ohm fortune. Addicus tossed the bag on the table and with a heavy clink it landed before Jaeden. "50 gold coins." He stated matter-of-factly. "You won't be able to live like you're use to, but it'll help to get yourself started." For a few moments they just sat there considering the turn of events before his father continued. "You'll always be welcome here Jaeden, but it's time you made your own way in the Wold."

Blackness...

Sly (AC 28 30/97hp) and Luke (Ac 24 28/65) d20+7=20 d6=4 5d4(3+1+1+2+2)=9
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 8:07:45 AM
OOC: Fort Save 20 (close but fail) Slow for 4 rounds. (I hope I'm right!)

Sly being so close to the Wall if Ice creture, will put his hand out and slowly chant the Spell of Burning Hands "toh toh chuo" (Doing 9hp of damages)

Luke is still trying to get throught to Jaeson, "Come on Kid! your Strong, Get the Vile out of my Saddel Pack! but leave my soop bones alone!.

Sly's Spells
lvl 0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flair.

lvl 1- Magic MisselsX2,

lvl 2- Invisibility, Mirror Image, Bull Strenth.

lvl 3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d20+4=15 d20+18=21 d20+16=24 d20+19=22
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 9:16:23 AM
The Creature appears, Yorrick misses and then Peerimus and the bear scream and flee from the monstrousity. "Ahhhhh!!!! Mother help us we're all going to die! Ahhh! Run for your lives."

The elemental flies straight over and passes the creature below it by 20'. It then drops straight down to the ground level and closes to 15'. Manifesting a heavy fist, it tries again to bludgeon the White creature, but to no avail. The Elemental then moves dierctly upwards to a height of 20'.

[Hit AC 22 miss. Move vertical 55' P16/ down 25'/ up 20' total move 100' with Spring attack]

[Yorrick save 15 fail Peerimus save 21 fail]

Elemental AC 22 HP 136 Reach 15 Att+19 Dmg 2d8+4 DR 5- Fly 100 perfect Fort +9 Reflex +19 Will +5 Air Mastery Airbourne creature -1 Attack and Damage
Round 9/12

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 3:46:33 PM
Trace continues to watch his friends battle, feels strange watching them fight and not being able to step in to do his part.

Trace simply nods at the descriptiosn given about the creatures and keeps his eyes glued to the action not wanting to miss a moment.

Savin 45 hps ac 30 d20+23=34
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 8:05:38 PM
Savin sighs as the creature disappears yet again. "Face me you foul beast!" He then sighs again when Peerimus goes crying for his Mommy.

Savin decides to change tactics and tries to take one of the devils weapons away. He swoops down ending up at PQ2122 at 10' and swings a mighty blow at the devil's spear trying to disarm the creature. Disarm attempt is 38

Modifies are base + strength is 15, +4 for improved disarm and +4 for two handed weapon.
Taking 10 for the devil and his other minues, I believe his spear clatters to the ground.

haste 8/10
enlarge 7/30
flying 6/50
shillehah 4/10

Tides Turn in the Tank. (DM/Al)
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 9:22:49 PM
Both Baird Cain and Trace Jacobs turn their eyes to the rectangular arena as Wardd turns a card face up to reveal the Hanged Man. In but a moment, all things go bad and death leers from the other side of a razor's edge, waiting his due. A gasp goes up from the crowd of students as the heroes fight for their lives.

Firn'gaer waits patiently upstairs.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 14/15 (DM/Al) d20+19=39 d20+5=19 d20+19=31 d20+19=28 d20+14=19 d20+14=15 d10+6=8
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 9:23:53 PM
Round 14

An irregular heartbeat slows. Jaeden's heart stutters as his blood pressure drops. Scenes of his life play before his inner eye as the light comes to claim him.

Sly feels the deadly cold slow his muscles, his thoughts, everything. He turns in mid-air and casts a spell. A cone shaped blast of fire rips from his fingertips in the direction of the Ice Devil. Short. Way too short. The fire only goes 15 feet. Instead of reaching the Ice Devil, the fire catches Peerimus' Air Elemental. The Elemental shies from the flames, coming away with only a minor burn. (Reflex 39 for 1/2 damage)

Savin descends and slams his staff against the Ice Devil's spear. The spear drops from the claws of the Ice Devil and falls near Jaeden's cooling body.

Round 15

Then disaster strikes.

Luke, Peerimus, and Yorrick all succumb to the unnatural Aura of Fear that radiates from the Ice Devil. In a panick they flee from the Ice Devil, scattering to all points of the compass. Jaeden lies in their wake with on one to halt his descent into death. (Luke's Will Save = 19 /Failed)

The Huge Air Elemental tracks across the sky, then slams suddenly down on top of the Ice Devil. The blow, though startling, fails to have sufficient impact to breech the Ice Devil's defenses.

The Ice Devil(GE) strikes out at Savin with it's natural weapons. (GE Hit Savin Claws AC31, AC28, Bite AC19, Tail AC15, Damage 8hp) One claw rakes across Savin's arm. Blood drips from Savin's very solid arm. He is no longer Blinking!

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Wounded; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -6/116, -3 STR
Sly 30/97, Slowed 4/4 rounds
Luke 28/65, -5 STR, Panicked 13/13 rounds. Now 45 feet off map to the west..
Yorrick 81/117, Panicked 13/13 rounds.
Peerimus 69/91, Panicked 13/13 rounds.
Savin 37/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Air Elemental 132/136
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Panicked
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Savin 37/115 ac 30 d20+13=32 d20+13=21 d20+13=21 d20+13=28 d20+8=15 3d6(3+5+6)+10=24
Tuesday September 26th, 2006 10:03:32 PM
Savin watches Jaeden fall, sees Sly's spell fall short, the air elemental miss and his allies flee. He thinks to himself, Thank the Gods this is only a simulation!

He activates his boots of speed knowing that he he will have to get lucky. He goes into a flurry of blows adding a small power attack (3) to his blows. All but one miss but at least one does some good. He hits for 24-10=14 points of damage.

"Sly Can you do anything for Peerimus? Dispel his fear or something? I don't think I can beat this thing alone."

haste 9/10
enlarge 8/30
flying 7/50
shillehah 5/10

Jaeden Ohm (Jaeden -7/116) d100=64
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 1:26:57 AM
[d100 vs 10% to stabilize: 85 fail]

Shock registers clearly across a young Jaeden's face. Here was his father handing him the second of the Ohm treasures. "I don't know what path you'll choose, but this should at least help to keep you safe." With those words he hands Jaeden the fabulous greatsword that his grandfather had first acquired as a gift for his father, an enchanted weapon with a adamantine blade.

Jaeden gazes deeply into the mirror polish of the blade he had dreamt about, only to have his stare met by the wavering eyes of his distorted reflection.

His father, the room, and the cool morning air fade to black an all that exists is the reflection of those wavering eyes staring back at him from deep within the Ohm Family Greatsword...

Blade and reflection shatter into a hundred pieces and scatter, lost to blackness...

Sly (ac 28 30/97) and Luke (ac 24 28/65) d100=88
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 8:54:37 AM
Magic percentage 88

Sly is now weaken and slow in moving (to space 22/S) Once there he'll start to conger Magic Missels.

Luke is so sceard that he is running around, Screeming in fear, "YIEP! ... Bark! ... Me Dying! KahoooOO!"

Sly's Magic Spells

lvl 0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Flair.

lvl 1- Magic misselsX2, Protection from evil,

lvl 2- Invisibility, Mirror Image, Bulls Strenth..

lvl 3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117 d20+19=32 d20+19=23 2d8(5+5)+4=14
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 3:22:09 PM
The battle forgotten, Jaeden forgotten, Yorrick and indeed his whole very life, it seemed at the time, forgotten. All he knew was the hear the wrenching fear that consumed him, over powered him and brought him mercilessly low. Across the cracked rocked and under the parched and burnt sky he ran and ran.

The servant of cloud and breath attacks again and tries to crush the life from the smaller white creature it has been summoned to destroy.
It strikes hard enough to wound it's opponent once. [Hit AC 32/23 Dmg 14] Elemental will move 5' north row 15

Elemental AC 22 HP 136 Reach 15 Att+19 Dmg 2d8+4 DR 5- Fly 100 perfect Fort +9 Reflex +19 Will +5 Air Mastery Airbourne creature -1 Attack and Damage
Round 8/12

Yorrick is but a speck on the horizon as the bear runs on.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, **Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Barkskin 120 minutes
Produce Fire 7 minutes

Approach of the Inevitable End (DM/Al)
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 8:38:48 PM
Baird Cain shakes his head.

"They had a chance for a while there," he says to Trace. "But I don't think they can hurt the Ice Devil fast enough now. Your flying monk there is going to fall soon enough. And the Air Elemental can't hit hard enough. See how the Devil is ignoring it?"

"Unless they can raise a miracle ... " Cain shakes his head.

In the Garden Atrium, Firn'gaer opens his spellbook and begins studying. The shafts of sunlight from outside feel good. There are so many marvels here.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Six Entrants - Round 15/16 (DM/Al) d20+23=32 3d6(4+2+1)=7 2d6(4+4)=8
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 8:39:27 PM
Round 15

Visions of home, visions of the fall. They roll through Jaeden's head as he bleeds. His heartbeat slows. It won't be long now.

Sly flies slowly through the air. He cannot even make it as far as he would like. Almost. But not quite. He prepares to cast Magic Missile.

Savin attacks. One blow lands good, splashing blue ooze. The Ice Devil seems unconcerned. The human is bloodied and will soon be dead.

Round 16

Luke, Peerimus, and Yorrick all continue running.

The Huge Air Elemental strikes downward, drawing blue ichor. Then it shifts away.

The Ice Devil(GE) flies five feet to the west. It raises a claw and Concentrates on a Spell-like Ability while on the Defense. Again, a 40-foot column of magic hailstones comes down in a column. (Savin, Sly, Air Elemental, take 7hp Cold Damage, 8 hp Bludgeoning Damage, No Saves.) The hail pounds downward in a terrible roar!

(Sly, if you stay in the area of Hail, you must make a Concentration Check vs DC15 or you lose your spell. And you cannot take a 5-foot step while Slowed.)

=== OOC ===

All 50% Miss Chances are Hit <= 50 < Miss

Next Initiative Order (All actions will be executed in this order unless Delay or Ready actions are used)
(Bottom of Round) Jaeden, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus, Savin, B1, (Top of Round) Luke, B2, G,

NOTE: You don't have to post in Initiative order, but I will resolve the combat in Initiative order.

Status
GE Wounded; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -7/116, -3 STR
Sly 15/97, Slowed 4/4 rounds
Luke 28/65, -5 STR, Panicked 12/13 rounds. Now off map to the west.
Yorrick 81/117, Panicked 12/13 rounds. Now off map to the southeast.
Peerimus 69/91, Panicked 12/13 rounds. Now off map to the south.
Savin 22/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR
Air Elemental 117/136
Wall of Ice Breached at T&U

Combat Map

Slow Effect
An affected creature moves and attacks at a drastically slowed rate. A slowed creature can take only a single move action or standard action each turn, but not both (nor may it take full-round actions). Additionally, it takes a -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves. A slowed creature moves at half its normal speed (round down to the next 5-foot increment), which affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for decreased speed.

Panicked
A panicked creature must drop anything it holds and flee at top speed from the source of its fear, as well as any other dangers it encounters, along a random path. It can't take any other actions. In addition, the creature takes a -2 penalty on all saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. If cornered, a panicked creature cowers. A panicked creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.

Panicked is a more extreme state of fear than shaken or frightened.

Savin hps 22/115 d20+6=15 d20+6=15 d20+6=26 d20+18=34 d20+5=16 d20+5=14 3d6(2+4+6)+23=35 3d6(1+5+6)+23=35
Wednesday September 27th, 2006 9:52:45 PM
Savin is frustrated and desperate. He finds himself almost hyperventilating. Can it be that this opponent is to much for him? Could he actually lose? He remembers his master sitting by a pond one day discussing a battle. He words ring out in his head. "Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures."

Savin knows this is only a simulation but it is striking at his core. It is striking at who he is? He is the defender of the Children. The Crones told him that. Jaeden lies dead and his friends scattered. Sly is surely next.

Savin bursts into one last desperate ploy. He swings his staff with blinding speed and power. Not trusting to skill but trusting to luck. His first two swings bounce of the armor of his foe, the third hits, as it hits he throws his entire being into making it count (used every hero point I have to increase the critical hit chance) He drives the blow through. (natural 20 on the third swing, hit ac 34 with follow up)

Spent Savin 2 follow up swings also miss but he hopes he has done enough. At least he wipes the smirk of the devil's face.

Savin does 70 points of damage - 10 for damage reduction for a total of 60.

haste 10/10
enlarge 9/30
flying 8/50
shillehah 6/10

Jaeden Ohm (Jaeden -8/116) d100=91
Thursday September 28th, 2006 1:49:58 AM
[d100 vs 10% to stabilize: 85 fail][doh if only we're rolling high....]

His duty at watch was done and Jaeden's step carried a spring as the young mercenary hurried back to his tent to join the game and drinking he knew must be going on. It was early evening and he could still see the face and expressions of each of the men he passed. Like him, most of them wore charcoal grey plate and all of them wore a deep purple colored tabard with the 'black sun rising from the black horizon' emblem of the Ebon Dawn. Moral was high and most of those he passed gave smile and nod. Those he knew personally gave a wave and some even called out some greeting or jest.

It was good to know your place. Good to have friends. Good to know your commander was a good man who chose his employers carefully. Good to be young and good to be good.

Blackness for a time...

They sat circled around the fire in front of their tent. Shadows flickered and the wine skins made their rounds while leaving their kiss with each of the men who spend a moment to embrace them. And all of them did. It was how they bonded.

Friends... faces... blackness...

The face of Garimoore Twindell...

Blackness...

The face of Blain Deirtic...

Blackness...

Each of his comrades in turn displayed their disembodied face against the blackdrop...

Blackness...

Sly (AC 28 30/97hp) and luke (AC 24 28/65hp) d20+4=18 5d6(4+4+5+6+2)=21
Thursday September 28th, 2006 8:23:01 AM
Sly holds out his hand, He's so tired and ( even thow he's flying) he feel heavy, out of his mouth Come the wrong spell the fire ball spell, "llaB eriF" at the ice denom.

When he saw what he did, he yelled "OOOPS!"

Luke is still in fear and running around seeking safty.

Made my Dc Check 18.

Damages on the ice demon 21hp.

Sly's Spells

0- Detect magic, Read Magic.

1- Magic MisselX2, Protection from Evil.

2- Bull's Strenth, Invisibilaty, Mirror image.

3- Lighting Bolts.

Trace and Shadow
Thursday September 28th, 2006 3:46:54 PM
Trace takes a step foward and pulls an arrow, looking at Cain, "Is there no way I can get in there, they are being killed, are you sure this is practice only?" Trace starting to fear for his friends since the scene is so real, fire starts rolling off the bow and arrow as Trace looks on worried.

Peerimus AC 30 HP 69/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 81/117
Thursday September 28th, 2006 4:00:19 PM
Must get away, must put more distance between himself and the unearthly horros that hounded him. It made no difference if he coudl see them, smell them or hear them or not. He knew they were there. The druids mind was shut to a a single purpose, self preservation. his legs were beginning to warm now, his breaths coming harder as his lungs filled with fire. Peerimus continued to set his feet down, one after the other.

End of Simulation (DM/Al) d100=42 d20+12=21 d20+19=25 d20+23=29
Thursday September 28th, 2006 8:50:27 PM

Round 16

Jaeden lies still upon the ground while battle rages around him.

Sly concentrates in the midst of the pain caused by the driving pelting hail. His armor constricts, but he overcomes that too. (Arcane spell failure pass at 42.) A tiny bead leaves his fingers and speeds toward the Ice Devil. It explodes, swelling into a brilliant orange Fireball that engulfs not only the Ice Demon, but Savin, the Air Elemental and Jaeden's prone body as well. (Reflex Saves vs DC16: Savin 21, Air Elemental 25) Savin twists in the air, Evading the blast entirely. The Air Elemental also shies away, taking half of the burn. Jaeden, clinging to edge of life by the tips of his spiritual fingers, is killed in the blast.

When the fire shrinks away, the Ice Demon remains unharmed. The Ice Demon is immune to Fire.

Savin throws every bit of power that he has into a wild and flailing flurry of blows. The staff swings in crazed arcs through the air, missing and bounding harmlessly off the Ice Demon's body. kKhshhhh! A cracking liquid pop and Savin is showered in freezing blue gore. When he clears his eyes, the Ice Demon stares from alien eyes filled with shock. Its abdomen has exploded, burst from its shell of plating to leave the soft organs within naked and exposed.

But even as Savin watches ... they begin to heal.

Round 17

Luke, Peerimus, and Yorrick run. The panorama of the blasted land jerks and jogs past their wide eyes as they pound across the ground in flight.

The Huge Air Elemental holds its position, as though stunned by the scene below.

The Ice Devil(GE) backs through the air. It lets out a deep roar like the birth of a mighty ice island as it break from its glacial mother and falls calving into the ocean.

Then it's gone.

The land of cracked naked rock is replaced with the smooth cool floor of the Simulation Chamber. Light, sound, the hard angles of his plate armor and the acrid smell of his own sweat all flood Jaeden's senses. Peerimus, Yorrick, and Luke awaken to find themselves standing at the edge of the large rectangular floor. Savin and Sly stand over Jaeden as he begins to move.

Suddenly whoops and cries break out from the side of the room. A group of robes Students cheer and raise their fists into the air. In their midst is Baird Cain. And next to Cain is Trace. Baird Cain nods.

Of the terrible wounds and debilitation taken in the fight, nothing remains. A check into pouches and packs reveals that the magic items used are still there. Everything is as it was before. Except for the memory.

"Well done. You held your own." Baird Cain strides forward. "Just barely. And you lost one of your own. You also took damage from your own people. If you'll take advice from an old Weapon Mage, you need more magics. And you need to support each other much more than you did here. If you can't work out how to hit your opponent, start thinking about how you can help your companions hit your opponent."

"Now, I think you've got time for one more. If you're up to facing it again. I hear you have one more friend in the tower somewhere, but it doesn't look like he'll be joining you."

"What will it be? One more time? Or pack it up?"

=== OOC ===

Final Status
GE Near Death; AC = 32, AC20 touches; AC27 Flatfooted; SR > 18; Damage Reduction 10/???
Jaeden -28/116, -3 STR
Sly 15/97, Slowed 4/4 rounds
Luke 28/65, -5 STR, Panicked 11/13 rounds. Now off map to the west.
Yorrick 81/117, Panicked 11/13 rounds. Now off map to the southeast.
Peerimus 69/91, Panicked 11/13 rounds. Now off map to the south.
Savin 22/115, Staff -3hp; -1 STR

Peerimus and Yorrick
Thursday September 28th, 2006 9:11:22 PM
Peerimus looks to the group as he replies, "Yes a few weaknesses were certainly exposed in a rather dramatic way. First and foremost I think is that of a lack of ability to truly get to airborne opponents and again my friends I must urge caution against larger creatures. They can do avoidable damage as you close. Tumble if you have the skill, assume a defensive stance and await more help or merely close slowly to not allow the enemy to freely swing at you."

"For my part I fear a rather grevious weakness with my good friend here, that of magic of the mind. Though really I am at a loss on what to do of it."

"But we should also all take heart that Trace was not with us and his prowess with a bow is quite well nigh on impressive. Our main Arcane power of Firngaer was also not present." Peerimus falls silent though and breathes deeply once. The wizards abscence from the current location spoke volumes of lore as if the very Star Mages Guild library were bared to all and teh contents f those vsat and miraculous tomes all read at once and in every language Peerimus could understand. Even if that were to come about, the din would be welcome respit from the empty hollow of silence that now met his ears and eyes upon not seeing the wizard present.

Again taking a deep breath he looked to his companions, "we more certainly need to take advantage of a second simulation as surely as we need to breathe air. Trace you are in this time I pressume?" Then looking to Baird Cain, "Yes my good sir, another go around indeed. Level 14 I would say."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, *Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

DeathWard in Staff
Longstrider

Trace and Shadow
Thursday September 28th, 2006 9:25:11 PM
Trace relaxes once he sees everyone is ok, he returns his his arrow and walks up to greet everyone.

"Good show guys if yall want to have at it again, I would like a chance to use my bow and get used to firing shots again. It has been some time since I have used it in combat."

Trace steps up and claps Sly on the back, "You ok little brother?"

Jaeden Ohm
Friday September 29th, 2006 12:45:15 AM
A blast of searing heat burns away the blackness but leaves in it's wake pure emptiness. For a moment all sense of self ceases.

Then Jaeden cracks his eyes open to see light and the crispness of reality. The edges of his armor dig into him and his first waking thought is that plate armor was most definitely not designed to lay around in. Speaking of laying around... whats going on? he wonders.

Slowly the broken images of the last 30 seconds return. To Jaeden much more time has passed but such is the magic of the simulation. The reality of the simulation, the battle, and his fall come back to him but those memories pale in comparison to the life that had just flashed before his simulated dying mind.

The warrior remains quiet and introspective, only nodding in reply to Peerimus' querry at another go.

ooc
doh! I didn't get my last two rounds. I had such grand plans for them... :P Guess the last two episodes of Jaeden's formative experiences will have to wait for another time :D

Savin
Friday September 29th, 2006 8:09:40 AM
As the battle fades, Savin's adreniline doesn't. He whirls around, eyes wide as the the battle mage speaks.

He visibly calms down and then walks over to Peerimus. "Level 14? We didn't do so good with level 13. You really want to go to level 14? I know we have Trace but we are still missing Firn'gaer. While I respect Sly, he isn't the specialist that Firg'gaer is." Obviously Savin is still a little shook from the last battle.

Savin blows his breath in and out a few times and continues. "Can we at least make a plan on some tactics before we go running in again. What spells do you have? What are you going to do? Without coordination, we are doomed to failure and I don't like failure!"

Sly and Luke
Friday September 29th, 2006 10:04:57 AM
Sly fall from the hight he was, but he was not hurt?? As he get's up he come face to face with Big Brother Trace, "yes! I think I'm good for another round, But just because your rustie!!" Sly smiles at Trace.

But to Savin he answers "You right Savin, I'm no Firn-gare! He's the best wizard around, I'm only 3rd level because I was ask to become a Bladesinger. By now I would have become a 5th level wizard. But I make no regreates I am a better swinging a blade than throwing Spells. Come on Savin take another round and sharpen our skills!!"

Luke (who is now next to Sly) "Yes! Me Help you!"

Peerimus AC 26 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117/117
Friday September 29th, 2006 11:08:23 AM
Peerimus looks to Savin and cocks his slightly, not quite procesing the question correctly and certainly not the tone. Straightening his head to its former and orginal orientation.

"Savin, I would think our tactics and plan would be the same as previously laid out. The plan worked well enough, we were coordinated and laid the Ice Devils support and allies low quiet effectively. It was our inability to get to the flying creature with enough force and firepower that casued the defeat. It was the disregard for the creatures superior reach and thus simply getting ourselves pounded on which lead to our defeat. It was our inability to pull back and make him come to us that caused our defeat. It was our inability to adapt to different tactics than charge and swing that caused our defeat."

The druid continues in an even and friendly tone of point, "The initial plan and basic stratedgy was good and I think should remain. Our melee fighters, Yorrick, Jaeden, Luke and Sly and in part me should be side by side and you Savin should remain mobile. We will have Trace and I assume him to want to get to the outside and use his bow with Shadow remaining in front of him to stop any from engaging him in melee. If any move towards him, that will be when our main melee group will send support. Likely in the form of Sly and Luke to assist Shadow. We no longer have Firngaer and that leaves a considerable hole. I will do what I can, but I think a shift to the attempt to overwhelm by numbers and to that course I will be summoning help as fast as I may."

Peerimus casts Greater Shillelagh immediately, not waiting for the simoulation to start. "I will be casting it every morning so." He lets the sentence drop. "Your show Jaeden."

"As to my spell capability, I am no wizard or cleric. I have and will always prepare a spell of dispelling and some healing. I have energy resistance spells, some offense and the rest are a mix and mostly non combat orientated. After this I will be returing to the catacombs to sell my shield and purchase potions, scrolls and wands in hope to cross a vast casm of no true wizard or cleric being in our company. For this sim though, we will simply have to try and make do again and I most certainly say level 14. We will learn far more through defeat."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM

Jaeden
Saturday September 30th, 2006 1:50:54 AM
Clearly Jaeden is shaken by his simulated death but Peeriums calls on him to get things rolling again and he puts aside his thoughts.

"I think Peerimus is right. I knew beforehand our weakness was airborne creatures, and it's even more true without Firn around. I prepared for that by getting a potion but this time it seems I underestimated my opponent. Once those reds went down so easily I thought the white would follow suit.

Lesson learned.

I think 14 isn't a bad choice. We have one more with us, and that last was not just a 13. It was a 13 that was a bad matchup."

He looks at each thinking.

"You know, I don't think we really did all that bad there. To be honest I think that the only mistake that was made was done by me. I didn't realize that others could get up to Mr. White as well. If I'd known that I might have bought time until we could have grouped up."

"So yes, lets stick with the same plan and see how things pan out."

ooc

Al, if you could enter us into the simulation in a formation similar to:

- - - - - -
- Y Y J Sl Sa
- - - P - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - SH L
- - - - T -

Jaeden OOC
Saturday September 30th, 2006 1:51:42 AM
Note to self... spacing with dashes doesn't work...

Choose A Setting. Any Setting. (DM/Al)
Saturday September 30th, 2006 11:28:33 AM

Experience. Experience has taught Baird Cain that no advice that he could give would be of service unless the recipients took it into themselves and made it their own. And so, he merely stands in silence as the others talk amongst themselves about their experience, and how they might turn it to their use.

When they are ready, Cain indicates the pedestal with a motion of his hand. The Students clear a silent path, and wait for the choice of settings.

At the left side of the pedestal are stones marked from 1 to 20. These are labeled LEVELS in bold script. In the middle are two stones. One is marked SINGLE. The other is marked MULTIPLE. On the far right of the pedestal is a row of stones marked with the numbers 1 to 10. This is labeled ENTRANTS.

=== OOC ===

Next Simulation will revert to good old Woldian Group Initiative. Individual Initiative was an interesting experiment. But not interesting enough.

Oh, and yes, that's right, Jaeden. Spacing with dashes does not work. Unless you set your browser to display in a Monospaced font. And even then, you could not guarantee that everyone would have theirs displayed so either.

Savin
Saturday September 30th, 2006 4:03:40 PM
Savin listens to Peerimus and sighs, "I understand the basic strategy Peerimus but I am more concerned about tactics. I use my magic to help my fighting prowness. My boots make my blows faster, my tattoo increases the effectivenss of my staff. I drink a potion to help me grow which also helps my battle prowness.

Do you or any of our spellweavers have spells that could help Jaeden? Can you make his stronger like the bull or graceful like the cat?
Can you provide protection from the cold or fire?

Can Sly make some of us faster like my boots do. Since we don't have a magic specialist anymore, it might make more sense for our spell users to try and buff us up or protect us with their magic.

I know it is difficult to be ready for every situtaion but in the last couple of battles, we have been fighting flying creatures. A wand of flying might be in order. This simulations are to learn from. I hate defeat and don't think dying is really enlightening. I would much rather struggle and win."

Savin looks at the choices and touches multiple and with a sour look, punches in level 14. He wonders aloud, "How do we count our Luke, Yorrick and Shadow. Are they entrants?"

Questions Answered (DM/Al)
Saturday September 30th, 2006 4:09:11 PM
From his place by the pedestal, Baird Cain nods to Savin's question.

"Yes," he replies, "anyone who can in any way participate in the conflict is considered an Entrant. And the difficulty of the combat scales with the number of Entrants."

Jaeden
Saturday September 30th, 2006 4:42:49 PM
Savin's comment about death and enlightenment triggers a wave of emotion in Jaeden but he pushes the sensation aside and focuses on the matter at hand.

"Scales eh? I guess I should have assumed that. Perhaps we should stick with 13?"

"Baird, how do I reset this thing? ... Ah great. So lets try this."

With the controls reset Jaeden makes the selection.

Multiple.

Thirteen.

Eight.

ooc
Even though the dashes didnt work the set up of the letters gives the right idea for initial set up. Al if you could start us off in that formation, with the frontline facing the center please.

Sly and Luke
Sunday October 1st, 2006 8:03:32 AM
Sly listens to Savin, then replies "I have a few that might help! Bull Strenth could go to Jaeden, Dispell Magic to help all of you! But I'm not much of a wizard, never was, I'm a fighter! I had to fight all my life and most of it I spent it with all of you. I swing a sword for Justice and for the Elves and I will be doing that untill I die.
NOW let's try again!"

Luke loos to Sly asking, "Does this mean an extra Soup Bone!"

Trace and Shadow
Sunday October 1st, 2006 11:48:26 AM
Trace steps up to the combat area, "Ok yall, Im ready. When we get in there I have three spells to cast and then I am combat ready, you just have to point out where you want me to set up." Trace leans over and pats Shadow on here side and when she looks up at him he scratches her under her chin.

HP 74/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin
Catsgrace

Posting Reports for
Monday October 2nd, 2006 7:52:40 AM
Game # 4 The Children of Chaos.
For the week of Sepy 25,2006

NAME.....MTWTF
DM Al.....XXXXXSS
Sly.......XXXXXS
Savin.....X2XXXS
Peerimus..XXXXX
Jaeden....XOXXXSS
Trace.....XXO2XS
Firn-gare<on a walk about>

Adm Ceil - We are now a closed game. So we better fight as a unit, because there will be no new players coming in this game (just old Vets)

DM/Al - OoC
Monday October 2nd, 2006 1:44:50 PM
Keep in mind that it may be hard to find replacements. We'll just have to muddle along as best we can.

It's not easy to find old animal doctors who want to play this game.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117/117
Monday October 2nd, 2006 4:34:57 PM
Peerimus nods as Jaeden fires up the simulator. " I am going to start summoning help as soon as we arrive. at worst it will occupy our opponents while we take further preparations."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh

trace d8=2 d8=8
Monday October 2nd, 2006 9:52:56 PM
hp roll for Trace

[ Trace, from now on, please roll hp on the Loot and Booty board. Thanks. -- Al ]

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 0 (DM/Al)
Monday October 2nd, 2006 9:58:01 PM

This time Jaeden selects the setting. He chooses Level 13. He chooses 8 Entrants this time.

The group steps into the great rectangle.

The Simulation Room, the gaggle of ogling Students, the pedestal beside which Baird Cain stands, all of that fades away. In it's place, comes a broad flat prairie. Dry scrub and parched earth stretch out under a clear blue sky and a big yellow sun. In the distance rocky buttes in shades of red line the horizon.

But none of sere beauty of the scenery can compare to the awe-inspiring sight center stage to this drama. A massive coiled creature, a deep purple against the brown terrain, raises its length toward the sky. Its giant maw reaches for five large fliers circling above. The fliers, dark serrated beaks and whipping tails, four wings each that beat in a humming syncopated cadence, the five fliers spin and zip in impossible trajectories as they bedevil the behemoth below.

Only then do you notice a second purple beast. It lies flaccid and motionless, sprawled across the ground like a deflated bag. Its hide is blackened and scorched. It has been slain. This is a tale as old as the Wold. A tale of life, death and survival, the constant circle of prey and be preyed upon. Unfortunately, it is not a tale that can be savored for long.

As the newcomers appear all eyes turn to them. The gargantuan purple beast turns its mouth and roars. The fliers above bank and dive to the attack, screeching with cries that crackle in the air. With the speed of animal aggression they all attack.

But, on the ground nearby, the small group of humanoids are faster.

=== OOC ===

INITIATIVE
Group 20
Opponents 18

Group Can Act First

Combat Map

Jaeden Ohm (AC see below HP 116/116)
Monday October 2nd, 2006 10:32:32 PM
With steady and deliberate actions Jaeden lets go of his greatsword with one hand, reaches for the horn hanging from his torso and lifts it too his lips [move action]. With a great intake of breath he exhales into the enchanted instrument, producing a long, deep, and steady tone. While the tone sounds protective energies shimmer over Savin, Sly, Yorrick, Peerimus and Jaeden [Standard action: Protection from Evil 10' from horn sounding].

"Peerimus. Can you keep the worm busy for a while?"

ac
Regular: 25
VS A3: 26
VS AoO: 29
VS AoO from A3: 30

Effects
Prot. From Evil (1/600)[Jaeden, Savin, Sly, Peerimus, Yorrick.]

Sly (AC 28 97/97) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65)
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 7:34:34 AM
Sly look around at the bog beast, "OH! MaMa! That's a Big Snake and take a look at those fangs!" Sly lifts his shield then ask Jaeden "Alright! Who do we iretate first? the big garter snake? Or his pesty flying dinner up there?"

Luke watches the flying birds, "Master Sly! I'm hungry! Can I have one of those turky?"

Sly's Magic Spells

0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flaire.

1- Magic MisselsX3, Burning Hands.

2- Bull's strenth, invisibility, Mirror Image.

3- Lighting Bolts, Fire Ball, Fly.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 117/117 d20+18=34
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 9:32:02 AM
"I think so Jaeden, but only a round maybe two. I will bring in some air elementals in a moment. Trace the deaa worm is blackened as if burned or struck by lightning. The flying creatures likely inflicted the damage"

With that Peerimus has Yorrick defend Jaeden for anything to come in and casts a Wall of Thorns spanning from J9 to J20.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 4:26:18 PM
HP 74/74
Trace sees the situation unfold infront of him and readies himself, straining his hand Trace points his fine lined finger at Savin and in Elvish calls out a spell. Unseen Trace's Holy Leaf wich has been preserved in hardened clear sap begins to glow underneath his mithrill. Then without time goingby but a second the energy moves from the leaf to Traces hand and then flys to Savin. Trace begins to ready another spell. After casting, Trace calls out, "Who needs Cat's Grace?"

(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)

AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin
Catsgrace-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise

Savin 115/115 ac 29
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 6:08:40 PM
Savin pulls out a potion and drinks it down enlarging himself. He then readies his spiked chain stowing the staff into his glove of storing.

"Does anyone know what those flying things are. If they can take out a purple worm, we need to be cautious. Careful of the worm, they like to swallow things. If I get swallowed, don't fret, I have the ability to get out."
enlarge 1/50
protection from evil 1/600

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 1 (DM/Al) d20+12=27 d20+19=28 d20+19=22 d20+19=26 d20+19=30 d20+19=30 2d8(1+4)=5 2d8(5+7)=12 2d8(4+3)=7 2d8(7+2)=9 2d8(5+1)=6
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 8:40:51 PM
Jaeden lifts a horn hanging from a cord loosely about himself. He blows it, and a Circle of Magic protection springs up in a ten foot radius about himself. (I'm assuming that from now on, your horn will be loosely attached about yourself, Jaeden.)

Sly readies his shield, and he and Luke stand ready for the coming horde.

Peerimus casts a spell, and a ten-foot thick Wall of Thorns springs up in front of the Purple Worm. Thorns cut into its skin, though on its massive form, the damage seems but a scratch. He warns Trace that the fliers may be what has slain the burnt and blackened worm.

Trace calls upon the divine power of the woods, then moves to Savin to grant him skin as hard as Bark. (Trace, you have to touch someone to deliver the spell. I've moved you next to Savin for this. In the future, call your own movement, or you will have no cause to complain about where I move you. Nice role-playing detail w/the leaf, btw.)

Savin takes out a potion and drinks it down. He grows in size, now towering over Trace. (Too many actions, Savin. You can ready your Chain next round. Also, please reduce one to AC from Size.)

The Purple Worm rears backwards, ripping itself from the Wall of Thorns. Peerimus knows that thorns must have hurt it, but there seems little or no damage.

The Fliers attack, diving downward with startling speed. (A2, A4, A5 Touch Savin AC28, AC22, AC26 Electricity Damage 5+7+12=24hp / A1, A3 Touch Yorrick AC30, AC30, Electricity Damage 9+6=15hp) The dark beaked fliers go for the larger targets. Their whipping tails shoot Rays of Electricity. Three rays touch Savin and two touch Yorrick. The affect is electrifying. (No Saves.)

Peerimus was right.

=== OOC ===

One note on Magic Circle Against Evil. The Effects are only active if you are within the 10' space around the Target. Once you leave that area, you are no longer protected. The area, of course, moves with the Target who has the spell.

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Lightly Wounded; AC??
A1 Uninjured; AC??
A2 Uninjured; AC??
A3 Uninjured; AC??
A4 Uninjured; AC??
A5 Uninjured; AC??
Savin 91/115
Yorrick 102/117

Combat Map

Trace and Shadow
Tuesday October 3rd, 2006 11:45:22 PM
Trace watches in horror as Savin is Struck by streams of lighting crackeling in the air, lighting up his whole body and the smell of burnt flesh is undeniable. Trace toches the holly leaf once more and speaks his native elvish again. Again the leaf glows bright and the energy is passed from the leaf to Traces hand. Trace then sends the energy to Savin as he touches the now giant friend in front of him. Trace calls out to his friends, "I can cast endure elements four more times and I also have my horn of goodness along with cats grace spell. Or do I need to draw my bow and start shooting those turkeys down?"

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)
Trace 74/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20
Touch: 15
Flat-footed: 15

Sly (AC 28 97/97) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65)
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 9:19:56 AM
Sly looks up at the flying Turkies "OH! Great MR.I could use some practice with my bow! Hurry and go get them."

Sly turns to Jaeden "Ok1 now what do you want me to do? Wait and get the shock of my life or change to my bow??"

Luke look at the flying beast, "I wonder what they taste like??"

Jaeden (AC see below HP 116/116)
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 4:41:07 PM
"Sly drop a fire ball on those three fliers." Jaeden points to a spot in the air where he wants sly to direct his spell [roughly square T8 at a height of 40'].

"Once that's done cast Fly on Yorrick, then pull out your bow and start picking them off."

"Everyone else, lets start taking them down one by one. Lets clear them out before our purple friend joins the party."

Instructions given Jaeden retreives a potion of flight [move action] and quaffs it [standard action]. During the process he manages to get a little closer to the fliers [5' step to Z15].

ac
Regular: 25 (27 vs evil)
VS A3: 26 (28 vs evil)
VS AoO: 29 (31 vs evil)
VS AoO from A3: 30 (32 vs evil)

Effects
Prot. From Evil (2/600)(10' radius)
Fly (1/50)

Notes
Remember to give yourself ac+2 verse evil and save+2 verse evil if in 10' of where Jaeden stops.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 102/117 d20+20=31
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 4:47:15 PM
"All right I am going to bring in some airial assistance in a few moments for us. That wall will not hold him for long. He will either go through it or right around it and likely the latter and to the south of it. Everyone might want to gear up for that fight."

With a hand, Peerimus keeps the agitated Yorrick at his side. "Mother grant us your protection. May the skies hold no harm for us." Peerimus casts Resist Energy and shares it with Yorrick

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, *Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30

Savin
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 9:29:59 PM
Savin reaches into his haversack pulling out a potion of flying and sucks it down.

OOC quicky post to beat Al. I will fill it the blanks later tonight

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 02 (DM/Al) d20+19=31 d20+19=21 d20+19=27 d20+19=28 d20+19=27 2d8(4+1)=5 2d8(7+4)=11 2d8(6+6)=12 2d8(6+7)=13
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 9:40:24 PM

After seeing what the Fliers are capable of, Trace touches Savin with a spell to Resist the Electricity. He announces that he has spells to Endure Elements, and grant the Grace of a Cat. He has a horn like Jaeden's too. But ... strangely, the affect from that didn't seem to do Savin much good, even though he is well within the range of the Magic Circle. Could it be that the Fliers are not evil?

Sly calls for instructions from Jaeden. Jaeden tells Sly to use a Fireball on the Fliers. After that cast Fly on Yorrick, and when that's done start shooting the Fliers with arrows.

Jaeden then takes out a potion. After drinking it down he lifts off the ground and moves five feet forward.

Peerimus calls a warning, predicting the actions of the giant Purple Worm. He casts the same spell that Trace just did. He places it upon himself and shares it with Yorrick.

Savin takes out a potion and drinks it down. Like Jaeden, his feet float above the ground.

From their place on the ground some 80 feet away, the group can only see the fore part of The Purple Worm as it rears above the 10-foot Wall of Thorns. The Worm's mouth opens in a tremendous roar before its massive column of flesh falls from sight behind the Thorns. The earth shudders, and a cloud of dirt and debris flies into the air behind Peerimus' Wall. In the terrible earth shaking tumult, the Purple Worm's location is unknown.

Oblivious to the waving and touching of the two-legged creatures below, the Fliers continue their attack on the two largest prey. They fly above in amazing hovering maneuvers, banking at startling turns. And the Rays of Electricity shoot down once again at Savin and Yorrick (A2, A4, A5 Touch Savin AC31, AC21, AC27 Electricity Damage 5+11=16hp /0hp after Resistance / A1, A3 Touch Yorrick AC28, AC27, Electricity Damage 12+13=25hp /0hp after Resistance)

The Fliers cry out as though from anger as the Rays fail to produce the desired results.

=== OOC ===

One note on Magic Circle Against Evil. The Effects are only active if you are within the 10' space around the Target. Once you leave that area, you are no longer protected. The area, of course, moves with the Target who has the spell.

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Lightly Wounded; AC??
A1 Uninjured; AC??
A2 Uninjured; AC??
A3 Uninjured; AC??
A4 Uninjured; AC??
A5 Uninjured; AC??
Savin 91/115
Yorrick 102/117

Combat Map

Trace and Shadow d20+17=27 d20+12=24 d8+5=13 d6=1 d8+5=11 d6=5
Wednesday October 4th, 2006 10:23:46 PM
Trace draws his bow and aims at the flyer A2. Trace draws back and lets loose two flaming arrows at the flyer. Thin trails of black smoke is left in the wake of the arrows as they speed to their target.

[arrow one hits ac 27 for 13hps dmg and 1 hps of fire damage]
[arrow two hits ac 24 for 11hps dmg and 5 hps of fire damage]

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)
Trace 74/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20
Touch: 15
Flat-footed: 15

Jaeden (AC see below HP 116/116)
Thursday October 5th, 2006 1:37:06 AM
Following the fliers movements Jaeden continues to point as he calls to Sly. "They're on the move. Target the fireball there, Sly now, before they move again!" He points to a different place this time [roughly AB5 at a height of 40'].

"This one is ours Savin." He judges that Savin can reach the creature and attack so he spends these seconds basing the creature and setting up the flank for the monk [double move to AD17]. He still keeps and eye on A3, suspecting the beast will attempt to attack him from behind [+1 dodge ac vs. A3 still].

ac
Regular: 25 (27 vs evil)
VS A3: 26 (28 vs evil)
VS AoO: 29 (31 vs evil)
VS AoO from A3: 30 (32 vs evil)

Effects
Prot. From Evil (3/600)(10' radius)
Fly (2/50)

Notes
Remember to give yourself ac+2 verse evil and save+2 verse evil if in 10' of where Jaeden stops.

Sly (AC 28 97/97) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65) d100=66
Thursday October 5th, 2006 8:45:18 AM
Magic 66%+2 vs Evil=68%

Sly put's his fingers together and consentrate on his Fire Ball spell. "Bail de FEU!" If the spell goes off It will go up to hit A2 first. them travel hier to A5.

Luke yell at Sly "Roast that turkey!! Yumm! Yumm!"

Sly's Spells
lv 0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of frost, Flair.

lv 1- Magic MisselsX3, Protection from Evil.

lv 2- Bull Strenth, Invisibility, Mirror Image.

lv 3- Lighting Bolts, Fly.

Jaeden (Free Action)
Thursday October 5th, 2006 10:41:41 AM
"Nice shot Sly. Now if you can make Yorrick fly we're good to go."

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 102/117 d20+20=34
Thursday October 5th, 2006 6:24:48 PM
The ground shudders, dirt and dust are flung skyward from behind the wall and Peerimus takes a quick look upwards. "The worm has likely gone under. Backing up may give us a few rounds. Anyone touching the ground back away while you act." With that said, Peerimus sets to following his own advise and to follow through on bringing assistance to the air. Peerimus and Yorrick move back from the wall of thorns 5' and Peerimus begins casting SNA VI

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, *Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
**Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30

Savin 91/115 ac 30 d20+12=28 2d6(3+4)+18=25
Thursday October 5th, 2006 9:12:46 PM
Savin winces as the lightning hits him but is grateful for the protections his companions have given him. Now it is time for him to fullfill his part of the team and start smacking down these flying creatures.

He decides to stick with his spiked chain as he goes after AB5 as requested but starts off his movement staying low to ab/ac 12/13 and then climbs to within his spiked chain height. (Al get confused on how high I have to go. If I am 12' tall and have a range of 20 with the chain, not sure if I have to climb at all but will move up at least 5'. Trying to avoid AoO and put myself in position to take some.)

Savin lashes out with his chain against AB5 using his powerattack -4/+4 damage. He hits ac 28 for 25 points of damage. (add another 2d6 +2 if undead)

OOC explaination of damage 2d6 for chain, +1 for magic, +9 for two handed weapon strength, +8 for 2 handed power attack

Flying 2/50
enlarge 3/50
barkskin ?
resist elements lightning

Trace and Shadow
Thursday October 5th, 2006 9:24:58 PM
(ooc:add 2d6 +2 to each shot if creature is evil)

Jaeden OOC
Thursday October 5th, 2006 10:12:46 PM
OOC I didnt mention height. My intention was for Jaeden to go to whatever height is needed to base A2.

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 03 (DM/Al) 6d6(2+3+1+4+6+5)=21 d20+14=26 d20+14=15 d20+19=20 d20+19=32 2d8(8+4)=12 d20+21=41 d20+21=23 2d6(2+5)+9=16 d20+23=43 d20+23=29 d20+23=31 2d6(1+2)+9=12 2d6(1+6)+9=16 2d6(6+6)+9=21
Thursday October 5th, 2006 10:17:57 PM
Trace draws his bow and lets loose One arrow. The arrow drives up into the body of the flier and it lets out a scream. The fire, however, does not seem to burn it. Something about the Flier's make up Resists the flames, and the Holy Light of Vengence Upon Evil ... never comes. (Trace, drawing a bow is a Move Equivalent Action. You can't take a Full Attack if you use a Move or Move Equivalent.)

Jaeden spots a new place for Sly's fireball. Then he flies up into the air to set up an attack for Savin. He comes up below one of the fliers, threading a dangerous line between another one hovering lower down. He comes up close to the underside of the Large creature, and finds that their reach is not as great as it could be. No attack of opportunity comes. (Jaeden, next time give me a height please. Any further up and you would have drawn an AoO from either A2 or A3 on the other side. So I stopped you right underneath A2.)

Following Jaeden's request, Sly targets one of the Fliers with a Fireball! Unfortunately, he does not send the Fireball to the place Jaeden asked. A tiny bead leaves the Bladesinger's hands upon the completion of the spell. It rises toward the Flier and then explodes into an orange ball of flame 40 feet across that catches two of the Fliers and, ironically, Jaeden as well. (Fireball Caster Level 6; 21hp. Reflex vs DC16 for half. Reflex A2 26, Reflex A3 15 /Nat 1. Jaeden, take 21hp or Reflex vs DC16 for 10hp.) In a second the ball of flame dies away. One Flier steams a bit but is unharmed. The other is slightly scorched. Like Trace, Sly and Jaeden learn that these Fliers are Resistant to Fire. Jaeden learns, perhaps, the hard way.

Peerimus calls for an orderly retreat as the ground beneath the party's feet rumbles and shakes. He and Yorrick move five feet away from the last known position of the Purple Worm, and Peerimus works on a spell to call a little air support.

Savin ignores Jaeden's strategic set up and goes after one of the Fliers on the outside of the pack. He comes up underneath one and flicks his chain upward. The Flier shrieks in pain. (Savin, see the Jump Skill it has a chart on Vertical Reach. You have a 16foot vertical reach.)

The underground rumble grows in volume. Rocks and stones bounce up off the ground and the earth trembles beneath everyone's feet. The Purple Worm is coming!

The Flier that Savin attacked drops straight down at him. (Take an extra Attack of Opportunity next round, Savin.) It opens it's beak and bites. (A5 Bite Savin AC41 (No Crit 23), Damage 16hp)

One Flier is interested in Trace, the little creature from whom the trails of black smoke rise. It shoots a Ray at Trace. (A4 Touch Trace AC20 /Nat 1) A current catches the Flier's wings and the beam goes awry, striking the ground at Trace's feet. Frustrated, it flies in closer, but higher up.

It's last beam having had no affect on the bear, one of the fliers moves on to the next nearest target. It swoops in closer and targets the creature next to the bear. (A1 Touch Peerimus AC21, Damage 12 /After Resistance Damage 0hp). Here too, the Electric Ray has no affect.

Abandoned by his companions, Jaeden flies alone against two of the Fliers. One maneuvers smartly to flank him on a verticle diagonal and they both attack with their dark beaks. (A2 Bite Jaeden AC43 (Crit AC29, Damage 12+16=28hp; A3 Bite Jaeden AC31, Damage 21hp /Total Damage 49hp) The higher creature seizes Jaeden by the juncture of shoulder and neck. Its powerful beak draws critical blood from Jaeden's neck. The flier from below bites at Jaeden's armored leg. The flesh is rent and mangled and the bones may be broken.

Such can be the price for inattention on the battlefield. Will Jaeden ever trust his companions again?

=== OOC ===

I get the feeling that you guys are not reading each other's posts. Why do I get that feeling?

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Lightly Wounded; AC??
A1 Uninjured; AC27 and greater hits. Could be lower.??
A2 Lightly Wounded; AC27 and greater hits. Could be lower.
A3 Lightly Wounded; ACAC27 and greater hits. Could be lower.
A4 Uninjured; ACAC27 and greater hits. Could be lower.
A5 Lightly Wounded; AC27 and greater hits. Could be lower.??
Savin 75/115
Yorrick 102/117
Jaeden ???/116

Combat Map

George
Thursday October 5th, 2006 10:42:03 PM
Jaeden posts....He points to a different place this time [roughly AB5 at a height of 40'].

"This one is ours Savin." He judges that Savin can reach the creature and attack so he spends these seconds basing the creature and setting up the flank for the monk [double move to AD17]. He still keeps and eye on A3, suspecting the beast will attempt to attack him from

Sorry I thought I was following instructions. Jaeden pointed at AB5 and said it was ours. I have been very busy with real life and haven't be able to follow things as closely as normal. Raced to get the post in before Al tonight.

[ It happens. BTW, I didn't hurt Jaeden badly on purpose. Rolls just went badly for him.

And mistakes can be the source of heroism. Now that you see this, what do you do about it? --Al ]

Trace and Shadow 3d8(1+3+6)+10=20
Thursday October 5th, 2006 11:17:15 PM
Trace screams outloud in victory "I got one, I got him good too. Then trace feels dread all over again when he sees Jaden take on a full attack by two of the fliers, "what rotten luck!". Trace hollars at the group, "Form up and draw in the ranks, we need to solidify the defense of the group, I have endure elemants scrolls to read off. I say we enable some defanse against the fliers and drop the worm when he rises then deal with the fliers as they come in."

Then Trace draws the csw wand and sepaks the commands true and sends forth healing power in a brilliant white and blue glow whipping out to envlope Jaden.

(Jaden recives 20 hps healing) If able Trace will move 5' back to give a purple worm room to sprout.

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)

Trace 74/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19

Spell List

1st level

Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level

Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20 /Touch: 15 /Flat-footed: 15

Jaeden (AC see below HP 57/116) d20+12=27 d20+21=31 d20+16=22 d20+11=14 2d6(2+5)+13=20 2d6(4+6)+13=23 2d6(6+2)+13=21
Friday October 6th, 2006 12:28:09 AM
Jaeden watches in triumph when Sly's fireball heads in the general direction he had indicated. His sense of victory is quickly seared away as the spells flames wash over him... appearantly having been targetted at a location other then what he had called for. He manages to turn his back on the blast and only takes indirect damage from the heating of his plate [reflect vs 16: 27 save for 1/2].

He moves into position, setting up the flank... but finds himself alone, against two fliers and possibly a third. He decides to give it a round before he withdraws for healing.

Lets see if these things can take as well as they give! He thinks to himself.

Repeatedly the warrior cuts and pokes at the higher of the fliers. His first real attack is well placed [att1 vs. A2: hit AC31 dmg 20] but being unaccustomed to arial combat his next to blows are awkward at best [att2 vs A2: hit AC22
dmg 23][att3 vs A2: hit ac 14 dmg 21].

Knowing that he's in trouble Jaeden disengages from combat and backs off a step [5' step to AC16 40'].

ac
Regular: 25 (27 vs evil)
VS A3: 26 (28 vs evil)
VS AoO: 29 (31 vs evil)
VS AoO from A3: 30 (32 vs evil)

Effects
Prot. From Evil (3/600)(10' radius)
Fly (2/50)

Notes
- Remember to give yourself ac+2 verse evil and save+2 verse evil if in 10' of where Jaeden stops.

More Notes
This was my plan all along... I wanted to be able to finish Jaeden's death sequence. Muahahahahaha!

Trace and Shadow
Friday October 6th, 2006 7:01:50 AM
(ooc: did jaden apply the 20 hps I sent his way.)

[ Probably not, Trace. The Cure spells are Touch Spells. You have to touch your target. That's sort of difficult in this case as Jaeden is up in the air at this time. So to speak. -- Al ]

Sly (28 97/97) and Luke ( Ac 24 65/65) d100=62
Friday October 6th, 2006 7:45:08 AM
Sly yells Jaeson as he move (Five feet towards Yurrick to AA/17)"DAMNATIONS Jaeson! That was one of my stronest Spell! Don't go flying into it!"

Sly touches the bear and consentration again, speaks the words "YLF".

Luke watches any flying turky that drops, He's getting hungry.

Magic 62%

Sly's Spells

lvl 0- Detect Magic - Read Magic - Ray of Frost -Flair.

lvl 1- Magic Missels X3 - Burning hands.

lvl 2- Invisibility - Mirror Image - Levetate.

lvl 3- Lighting Bolts.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick AC 23 HP 102/117 d3=2 d20+14=21 d20+14=18 d20+14=20 d20+14=16 d20+20=21 d20+17=32 2d6(6+5)+10=21 d6=2
Friday October 6th, 2006 5:12:11 PM
Peerimus cringes slightly at the attack on Jaeden and he completes the spell. The flash of light above him, gives him no pause. The creatures electrical attacks were no longer a problem.

That Worm is going to be here very shortly, but Jaeden needs the help up there. A pair of Air Elementals materialize flanking the creature below Jeaden at 5 feet away. The pair instantly strike. (with typical die roller fashion and strike nothing.)

Peerimus sighs at the waste of the spell and returns his attention to the shuddering ground. Wanting bring Yorrick back another 20' Peerimus puts his hand to the bear and tries to head back. [Nat 1 fun continues] Peerimus checks himself and holds his ground, Yorrick has other idead and Peerimus is not going to break the protection. Instead he begins casting another spell. [SNA V]

Yorrick pauses as the ground shudders and bears his teeth and readies himself to tear into the approaching enemy. [Readied Attack Hit AC 32 Dmg 21+2 Fire]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, *Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30
SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 12

Al I can't get to the map. I'll try again at home to refine the air elemental positions

Trace and Shadow d20+15=21 d20+15=24 d20+10=18 d8+5=11 d8+5=6 d8+5=8
Friday October 6th, 2006 8:09:58 PM
(ooc: since I can not heal in distance like I thought then please let this be my post, if it is not possible then erase this post. Sorry for the mess up. I thought since it was a wand I could heal from distance.)

Trace watching the action above decides to attack one more time before he moves out of the area. He lets go three more arrows with their trails of smoke rising into the air at A2.

[arrow one hit ac 21 for 11 hps damage]
[arrow two hit ac 24 for 6 hps damage]
[arrow three hit ac 18 for 8hps damage]

Savin ac 30 hps 75/115 d20+12=14 d20+12=16 d20+12=29 d20+7=27 d20+7=20 2d6(3+2)+18=23 2d6(4+4)+18=26
Friday October 6th, 2006 8:14:35 PM
Savin sees the A5 swoop towards him and lashes out with his chain. He misses and grimaces at the creature attacks him in return. He then activates his boots of speed and attacks A5 hoping to kill it off. He swings his chain 3 more times hitting twice. (Last swing possible critical hit but missed crit. roll)

The chain lash the creature twice doing 23 and 26 points of damage.

Savin then moves up another 5' in height.

He calls to the others, "Don't attack the purple worm immediately! These creatures were fighting each other before we came. He might just attack them, now that we are distracting them. Remember they killed his companion."

Flying 3/50
enlarge 4/50
barkskin ?
resist elements lightning 2/1000
haste 1/10

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 04 (DM/Al) d20+25=34 2d8(8+3)+12=23 d20+40=53 2d8(7+2)+12=21 d20+21=31 2d6(4+4)+9=17 d20+19=25 2d8(1+1)=2 d20+21=41 d20+21=29 2d6(1+6)+9=16 2d6(1+6)+9=16 d20+21=37 d20+21=25 2d6(6+5)+9=20 2d6(5+2)+9=16
Friday October 6th, 2006 10:14:31 PM

With Jaeden in danger, Trace fires three quick arrows into the higher of the warrior's opponents. Even with Jaeden in close combat, Trace's aim is Precise and accurate. Arrow whistle through the air and one strikes the Flier.

Even without support, Jaeden holds his position. His first cut cleaves cleanly through the Flier's foot. His second, Jaeden believes misses its mark, until he sees the blood drip from the Flier's breast. The second blow hit! The third misses, but the Flier is now at least as wounded as he. Then the warrior makes a strategic adjustment, dropping directly under the Flier above and out of the Flanking trap. (I've made A2 Semi-Transparent. You can sort of see Jaeden below.)

Sly moves to Yorrick and touches the Bear with a Fly spell. Hopefully, Yorrick will have more sense than to fly into any Fireball spells.

Peerimus completes his spell and two Large Air Elementals appear above. From the furthest extent of their reach, they flank the lower of Jaeden's attackers. They attack, but miss. Peerimus calls to Yorrick, urging him back away from the shuddering ground that grows in violence as the Purple Worm nears. Yorrick, however, infused with Sly's magic, has other ideas. He watches the ground, claws ready, awaiting the thing that makes the ground tremble. Peerimus, meanwhile, begins another summoning spell.

Savin hits his opponent twice with the spiked chain. It squawks under the impact but its four synchopated wings keep it flying.

Suddenly the ground explodes! A shower of stones, rock and dirt pelts all those on the western side of the group as the Purple Worm bursts from the ground. Mindless and animalistic, it attacks the nearest thing at hand and that's Sly Foxx. (Purple Worm Hit Sly AC34, Damage 23hp; Grapple Check for Improved Grab 53, Grapple Damage 21hp, Total 44hp Damage.) The Purple Worm comes down on top of Sly like a mountain. It grips the Bladesinger in its multi-toothed mouth and drags him in across the ground. Worse yet, the chomping mouth appears to be pulling him in ... as though to Swallow him Whole!

Wounded, Savin's Flier opponent screams in anger, and its black beak lashes out again. (A5 Hit Savin AC31, Damage 17hp) The razor beak takes another bite out of Savin, just barely quick enough to reach in and snap. Then the Flier hovers a few cautious feet away. Wounded, it eyes the flying Monk.

A squawk of surprise comes from the western most Flier as the Purple Worm rises just below it. As high as it is, it is in no danger, but it is surprised none the less. It flies a few feet east and tries for easier prey once again targetting Trace, the delicious looking morsel that he missed before. (A4 Touch Trace AC25; Damage 2hp.) From almost directly over his head, beam lances down at Trace, glancing against his arm. The shock burns, but it is no where near as bad as it could have been.

The remaining three Fliers appear taken aback by the Elementals that have suddenly appeared in their midst.

The highest one, backs a cautious five feet away before striking down at the prey that had ducked down below it. (A2 hit Jaeden AC41 (Crit AC29), Damage 16+16=32hp) Again the razor beak strikes a critical spot. Blood sprays raining down on Peerimus below.

The other two Fliers gang up on one of the Elementals. The move to Flank it, not quite achieving position. Still, they find the Elemental ready enough prey. (A1 Hit E1 AC37, Damage 20hp; A3 Hit E1 AC25, Damage 16hp Total 36hp)

The skies above are raining blood. Worse yet, the Purple Worm has arrived. It's incredibly powerful. And it's just about to eat Sly Foxx.

=== OOC ===

True AC Revealed! (Man, that dice roller doesn't like you, Jaeden.)

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Lightly Wounded; AC??
A1 Uninjured; AC22
A2 Wounded; AC22
A3 Lightly Wounded; AC22
A4 Uninjured; AC22
A5 Wounded; AC22

E1 24/60
E2 60/60

Savin 58/115
Yorrick 102/117
Jaeden 25/116
Sly 53/97 ; Grappled. See the rules on here on Grapple for what you can and can't do.
Trace 72/74

Combat Map

Trace and Shadow
Friday October 6th, 2006 11:05:44 PM
Trace decides to stand ground and then yells at Jaden, "Jaden, flee and heal, then come back. We will stand ground."

Trace and Shadow. d20+15=19 d20+15=34 d20+10=15 d20+15=28 d8+5=11 d20+15=22 d8+5=9 d20+11=12
Friday October 6th, 2006 11:28:15 PM
Trace reloads and sends another barage of flaming arrows at the flier A2. The first arrow screams upward to A2 and sinks into the sholder (hit ac22 for 9hps damage).

The second one could not have hit more true. The firey arrow sunk deep in the chest of the flier with a loud thunk! and crackel!!!(hit ac 34crit rolled 28 to ensure crit. hit and damage 11 for 33hps damage.)

The third arrow only missed because the second arrow hit so hard as to move the flier from his current postion.

Trace calls for Shadow to move to infront of him to protect while he continues to shoot down the fliers. [move shadow to y14-if handel animale check is needed rolled nat 1 so she probaly bit me seeing that I was moving her between me and the worm but she has a trick learned as guard wich I think fits this situation as in guard me.)

(ooc: used one hero point to reroll the first arrow shot.)

Sly (AC28 53/97) and Luke (Ac24 65/65) 3d4(2+3+2)+4=11
Saturday October 7th, 2006 8:31:06 AM
If Sly is being drag Head first, then this is what Sly Do!
Sly being draged by the upper part of his body, has his arms in frount of him, He will now call up his Magic Missels to do damages to this Snake! "Muffle! Muffle! elffum!

If Sly is being drag by the lower part of body or even side ways, then this is what Sly will do!
Sly will look his foe in the eye, point his finger toward the Big Eye1 "You! PussBucket! !eyeehtotni."

Either way his magic missiles hit the eye doing 11hp of damages.

Luke Seeing tha Sly is in trouble, will try to run between the blood rain to get to Sly as fast as He can.

Sly Magic Spells

lvl 0- Detect Magic, Read Magic, Ray of Frost, Flare.

lvl 1- Magic MisselsX2, Burning Hands.

lvl 2- Bull Strenth, Invisibility, Mirror Image.

lvl 3- Lighting Bolts.

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick DR 10 AC 23 HP 122/137 d3=2 d20+13=21 d20+13=22 d20+8=18 d20+13=27 d20+13=22 d20+8=21 d8+8=12 d8+8=11 2d6(3+5)+4=12 d8+8=9 d8+8=9 2d6(1+1)+4=6 d20+20=21 d20+14=30 d20+14=21 2d6(6+5)+2=13 d20+14=23 d20+14=27 2d6(1+5)+2=8 2d6(5+3)+2=10 d20+20=21 d20+20=24 d20+18=32 3d6(3+2+3)+14=22 3d6(3+4+5)+7=19 d6=3
Saturday October 7th, 2006 12:18:55 PM
The spell completes and a pair of brown bears appear. One at location Y.Z/15.16 and the other on the far side of the Worm at S.T/15.16. Both tear at the monstrous worm on sight.
Bear 1 Hit AC 21/22/18 Dmg 12/11/12]
Bear 2 Hit AC 27/22/21 Dmg 9/9/6]

Peerimus is not done with them yet though, "Father! Your sons need your power!" A bright violet glow wraps the druids hands and springs green like a vine, quickly wrapping Yorrick and the nearest bear. (Bear 2) Peerimus will also direct the spell to Shadow and Luke, though he is unsure if Luke will benefit.

Yorrick's bulk grows and he now occupies AA.AB.AC/18.19.20 and Peerimus urges his friend to attack the worm and steps up with him. Yorrick to Z/17 and Peerimus to AC/17.
Flames leap from Yorricks great claws as the power of Father Wold coarses through him and he lays into the worm.
[Hit AC 21/24/32 Dmg 22+3 Fire/19]
[handle Animal nat 1 again though]

The elementals also continue. E1 moves to EF/22 and attacks A3 As E2 moves to AF/17 and also attacks A3 in the flank.
E1 Hit AC 30/21 Dmg 13
E2 Hit AC 23/27 Dmg 8/10

Calling to the party above him, "I will hold off the worm, concentrate everything on the flyers"
Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, *Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, *Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30
SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 11
SNA V BB1 AC 15 HP 51 Att +11/6 Dmg 1d8+8/2d6+4
BB2 AC 15 HP 63 DR 10 Magic Att +14/9 Dmg 2d6+12/3d6+6 Rounds 12

Al would the -1 attack and damage apply from Air mastery for the elementals?

Savin ac 30 hps 57/115 d20+12=17 d20+12=32 d20+12=17 d20+12=22 d20+7=21 2d6(3+1)+18=22 2d6(2+3)+18=23
Saturday October 7th, 2006 3:02:09 PM
Al, You have listed Savin's at 40 hps but I believe I am at 58. Had 75 last round and took 17 points this round

Savin looks at horror at Sly's situation but really doesn't know how he can help. If Sly is swallowed he will dive in after him with his blink ring. He decides to at least take out one opponent. He lashes out hard with his spike chain again hitting the creature twice, (missed my critical hit chance again!)

Savin does another 45 points of damage to the creature. He stays where he is but climbs another 5' higher into the air.

Flying 4/50
enlarge 5/50
barkskin ?
resist elements lightning 3/1000
haste 20 (boots of speed)

[ Right, I was looking at Jaeden's HP when I did the subtraction. Thanks. --Al ]

Jaeden (AC see below HP 25/116)
Monday October 9th, 2006 2:13:13 AM
Every ounce of pride housed in Jaeden's body compels the man to attack. To see if the flier can withstand a full attack from him. To see who is the stronger. But death does things to a man, even if that death was simulated.

Feinghting upward with a strike Jaeden creates just enough room for him to turn tail and run without provoking an attack in response. He retreats to where he hopes healing hands await. [Full Retreat to AC17 Ground Level].

Posting Reports for
Monday October 9th, 2006 5:29:03 AM
Game #4 The Children of Chaos
the Week of Oct 2,2006

NAME.....MTWTF
DM Al....2XXXX
Sly......XXXXXS
Savin....OXX2XS
Peerimus.XX2XXS
Jaeden...XOX23
Trace....X2X22

Firn-gare,on walk about>

Adm Ceil - OH! Oh! DM al Is after Sly again? and Jaeden walks into exploding Spells.

Sly & Luke
Monday October 9th, 2006 6:28:26 PM
Sly is in the mouth o9f the snake, But Sly need more info, because he does not know witch way hes going in??

[ Head-first, Sly. --Al ]

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 05 (DM/Al) d20+40=44 2d8(2+6)+12=20 d20+20=37 2d6(1+6)+6=13 d20+19=23 d20+19=34 2d8(6+4)=10 2d8(7+1)=8 d20+21=29 d20+21=29 2d6(1+4)+9=14 2d6(1+1)+9=11
Monday October 9th, 2006 8:32:08 PM

Trace calls out to Jaeden to come in for healing. Then he fires another barrage of shots. The first one appears to miss, but such is the luck of Heroes, that fate intervenes and the Flier actually moves into the path of the arrow. It strikes home. The second arrow does as well. This one, unfortunately suffers the opposite fate. A strike that appears to Critically wound, does not. Still, the Flier is gravely wounded, and near death. (Trace, the longbow only Criticals on a Natural 20.) Trace calls to Shadow to Guard. But the Black Leopard is too busy snarling at the bizarre and alien attackers to heed.

In the mouth of the Great Worm, Sly tries a spell to hurt the creature even as he goes down its gullet. But the Bladesinger is about to learn a dire lesson about the precision required to cast a spell. Because of the tight confines of the Grapple, Sly's hands cannot move in exactly the right motions to cast the spell!!! The spell does not go off. (Sly, you can't cast a spell with Somatic components while in a Grapple. Somatic Components are Hand motions.)

Luke rushes forward to Sly's aide, heedless of any Attack of Opportunity that might come from the Worm's great reach. Fortunately for the Wardog, the Worm has its mouth full Grappling Sly and cannot attack. The brave dog comes up right along side the Worm.

Peerimus completes his second Summoning spell and two Large Brown Bears appear flanking the Purple Worm. The first bear (B1) Hits with his claws and just barely misses with his bite. The second bear (B2) hits with both claws and its bite. Purple gore flows down the Giant Worm's side. Then the druid calls on another favorite spell, blessing Yorrick, the nearest Summoned Bear, Luke and Shadow with Growth. Luke remains his original size, a sure sign that he is now no longer truly an Animal.

Peerimus commands an Attack. His voice is weak, but unnecessary. His friend had been waiting to sink his teeth into the Worm for some time now. Yorrick tears great holes in the Worm's skin, and flecks of Purple goo fly everywhere. (Note: Had to place B1 5 feet further North. The space was already occupied by Luke. It effectively changes nothing.)

Above, the Elementals continue their attacks. E1 backs away and hits with superior reach. It slams the Flier once. E2 closes to a Flanking position and slams the same Flier twice.

Savin lashes his Flier once again with the long length of chain. Something cracks within the Flier, and, losing consciousness, it plummets to the ground. It strikes the ground with a crunch.

Jaeden yields to discretion as the better part of valor. He drops straight down and away from the Flier above him, coming to ground next to Peerimus. (Sorry, Jaeden, Peerimus claimed AC17 first. I put you next to him in AC16.)

+++++++++++++++++++++

Wounded now, and under attack from all sides, the Purple Worm works to clear it's mouth. It can either spit Sly out or Swallow him. Either would produce the same result. And both require the same amount of effort. It is the Worm's nature to eat, and so it swallows. (Worm Grapple Sly 44, Grapple Damage 20hp. Sly is Swallowed Whole.) The Worm gives a toss of its head and Sly goes down its gullet. The Bladesinger's only hope now is to Cut his Way Out!!! (Sly see below for instructions on how to cut your way out from inside.)

The Worm then lashes out with the stinger in its tail. (Worm Sting Yorrick AC37, Damage 13hp /3hp after DR, Poison Fortitude DC 25, initial damage 1d6 Str, secondary damage 2d6 Str) The Worm strikes out at the creature that hurt it the most, Yorrick. The stinger of the Purple Worm drives through even the powerful magic of the Animal Growth spell, and Yorrick feels the Poison of the Purple Worm enter his system.

Up above the Flier hit by Trace's arrows retaliates and the other Flier continues its attack. (A2 Touch Trace AC23, A4 Touch Trace AC34, Damage 10+8=18hp) Two Rays of Electricity shoot down from above and touch Trace. His skin burns and shocks shoot throughout his nerves and muscles.

The two Fliers fighting the Elementals continue their attack on the one. They keep pace with the moves of the Elementals. (A1 Hit E1 AC29, Damage 13hp; A3 Hit E1 AC29, Damage 10hp Total 23hp. I took two extra away from the last round damage for Air Mastery.)

One Flier is down and another is near death. But Sly is Swallowed! And Yorrick is possibly Poisoned! And one of the Air Elementals is a breath away from expiring!

=== OOC ===

Worm's AC Revealed!

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Wounded; AC19
A1 Uninjured; AC22
A2 Near Death; AC22
A3 Wounded; AC22
A4 Uninjured; AC22
A5 Dead

B1 51/51
B2 51/51
E1 3/60
E2 60/60

Savin 58/115
Yorrick 99/117
Jaeden 25/116
Sly 33/97 (Swallowed Whole 25/25 to Cut Way Out)
Trace 54/74

Combat Map

Swallow Whole (Ex)
Once inside, the opponent takes 2d8+12 points of crushing damage plus 8 points of acid damage per round from the worm's gizzard. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon (like a Dagger) to deal 25 points of damage to the gizzard (AC 17).

Trace and Shadow d20+17=36 d8+5=10 3d8(1+6+2)+10=19
Monday October 9th, 2006 9:02:23 PM
(ooc: watch, when we hit real battle I'll be rolling nat. one's)

Trace shoots another arrow up at the flier and not even waiting to see it it hits he runs to Jaden and takes out the cure serious wound wand and delivers some much needed health. Trace touches Jaden and delivers 19hps of health.
[arrow one hits ac 36 for 10hps dmg]
[wand gives jaden 19 hps back]

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)
Trace 54/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20
Touch: 15
Flat-footed: 15

Sly (AC28 25/25) Luke (Ac 24 65/65) d20+14=22 d20+9=12 d4+5=9 d20+17=28 d20+13=28 d6+12=16 d6+12=14
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 8:48:04 AM
Sly is very limited in his movements, But still he can reach his dagger of returning and spell storage, (on his belt) But cannot remember If He put a spell in there?? "Well I'll find out once I use this dagger to cut my way out!!"

Sly start cutting at what he thinks is a wall of flesh, First cut AC 22 for 9hp of damages, but as he tries for a scond cut, The snake moves, and he misses (AC 12), almost cutting himself, "Boy! It's dangerious in here??"

Luke rages at this Monster because He's eating His Master!! He a mad Barbarian attaching with his teeth, First attact (AC 28 damages 16hp), he shakes his head trying to open his side, then attacks again (AC28 damages 14hp) Shaking his head again foe a better opening.

DM Al - Luke has turned in to a Barbarian and will die trying to get sly out of there. I hope I read thing right??

Savin 58/115 ac 30 d20+12=20
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 12:35:46 PM
Savin yells down, "Someone get Sly out of there!" Without new orders, Savin decides to follow his old ones and keep fighting the flyers. He soars up another 30' I think that is the max climb with a fly spell) and over AC/AD 13 and lashout out with his spiked chain. If A2 is still alive, not sure with Traces arrow, Savin will lashout against him. He hits ac 20 so misses this round.

Savin is trying to get into a place where he can get AoO on A2 or A4

(OOC Since Savin couldn't use the movement this turn, he will have deactivate his boots of speed)

Flying 5/50
enlarge 6/50
barkskin ? +2 to ac
resist elements lightning 4/1000
haste 2/10 (boots of speed)

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick DR 10 AC 23 HP 119/137 3d8(4+8+5)+5=22 d20+19=36 d20+20=21 d20+20=34 d20+15=26 3d6(4+4+1)+15=24 3d6(1+2+2)+8=13 d6=6 d20+14=34 d20+14=28 4d6(2+2+1+4)+4=13 d20+14=24 d20+14=33 2d6(1+2)+2=5 2d6(6+5)+2=13 d20+13=24 d20+13=19 d20+8=9 d8+8=12 2d6(1+4)+4=9 d20+16=26 d20+16=23 d20+11=23 2d6(5+3)+12=20 2d6(4+6)+12=22 3d6(4+1+4)+6=15
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 5:01:51 PM

Peerimus pulls his healing wand and touches Jaeden, healing him for 22. He calls out to Savin and the rest, "I will get to Sly!" Hopefully in time

Yorrick bellows back at the worm as the stinger strikes. The great ursine's ability to fend off poisons was great even before the magical spell. The worms poison does nothing more than make Yorrick angrier. [Save 36]
With flaming claws and greath teeth, Yorrick tears into the great worm striking through the touch outer skin twice.
[Hit AC 21 nat 1/34/26 Dmg 24+6 Fire/13]

The wounded Elemental shifts to his Fly by attack and strikes while shooting upward 100'. The other elemental strikes from his flanking position after closing into short range, so if the first is pusued he might get an Attack of Opportunity.
[E1 attack A3 Hit AC 34 crit 28 Dmg 13]
[E2 attack A3 Hit AC 24/33 Dmg 5+13]

The summoned bears, likewise slash and tear at the enormous and powerful worm. Icor and goo pour from the gaping rents torn into the creatures side.
[B1 Hit AC 24/19/8 Dmg 18/9]
[B2 Hit AC 26/23/23 Dmg 20/22/15]

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, *Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, *Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30
SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 10
SNA V BB1 AC 15 HP 51 Att +11/6 Dmg 1d8+8/2d6+4
BB2 AC 15 HP 63 DR 10 Magic Att +14/9 Dmg 2d6+12/3d6+6 Rounds 11

Al Animal Growth also provides increasse in HP at 2/HD so Yorrick has an extra 20HP

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 06 (DM/Al) 2d8(1+3)+6=10 d20+21=36 2d6(6+4)+9=19 d20+19=31 d20+19=25 d20+21=34 d20+21=39 2d8(4+8)=12 2d8(8+4)=12 2d6(4+2)+8=14 2d6(1+3)+8=12
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 9:53:20 PM
Trace fires another arrow and then takes a 5-foot step to put himself next to Jaeden. It strikes the Flier in the breastbone, drawing a squawk of pain. But the flier continues to hover above. (Too many actions, Trace. You can shoot, make a 5-foot step, and draw the wand in one round. But you can't cast a spell as well. No healing. And, if you want to shoot, you have to put the wand away or drop it. BTW, I noticed that you've switched to the new character sheet mid-battle. Tsk, tsk. Not very sporting. And you're not even completely approved. Please use the old one.)

All is blackness inside the gizzard of the Worm. Sly draws his dagger and cuts into the wall of flesh that surrounds him, desperate to cut his way to freedom. (Crushing Damage 10+8 Acid Damage = 18hp) Suddenly the walls of the gizzard contract, squeezing Sly's bones. A rush of wet digestive fluid washes over the half-elven Bladesinger and he feels his flesh being eaten away. Sly is being digested alive!

Luke sees Red. As Sly disappears into the gullet of the Worm, the wardog goes into a Rage. With powerful bites, he rips into the Worm, spraying purple slime everywhere.

With a cry to save Sly, Savin flies up into the air to engage the Fliers. His chain lashes out, but it misses this time.

Peerimus calls out that he will get to Sly and then reaches out to heal Jaeden.

Yorrick, shakes off the Worm's poison, and then attacks! One flaming claw brings the Worm close to death. The second sends it into unconsciousness. The Purple Worm lies upon the prairie dirt as dead to the Wold as its mate. Inside the Worm, the crushing stops. But Sly is still trapped, and the dagger is his only way out. (Sly, now that the Worm is dead, the AC to hit is 0.)

Peerimus' two Summoned Bears move in on the Worm carcass, tearing and ripping. Inside, Sly feels some moving and pushing around still.

Up above, one Elemental makes a Flyby attack from a very very short distance away. It strikes, but as it moves away, the Flier behind it takes an Attack of Opportunity. (A1 Hit E1 AC36, Damage 19hp) The cruel beak of the Flier shreds the last essence of the Elemental and sends it back to the Plane of Air. Without noticing the Flier on the other side, the remaining Elemental closes and slams one of the Fliers twice. Though wounded, the Flier doesn't look to be going down. And now the Elemental is alone.

Jaeden takes a breather after having been wounded and healed.

+++++++++++++++++++++

Only the four Fliers now remain above. Two of these are wounded, one quite badly.

The two Fliers that had been attacking Trace watch as Savin flies up toward them. Still, they continue to attack the prey down below. (A4 Touch Trace AC31, Damage 12hp; A2 Touch Trace AC 25, Damage 12hp /Total 24hp) They blast away with their Rays and Trace takes a Shocking amount of Damage. Then they move away from Savin.

The two Fliers fighting the Elementals switch to the lone remaining one. (A1 Hit E2 AC34, Damage 14hp; A3 Hit E2 AC39, Damage 12hp = Total 26hp. Peerimus, Take an AoO against A1.) One comes in, without regard for the Elemental's reach. They both hit, but one draws an attack from the Elemental.

=== OOC ===

Worm's AC Revealed!

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Dead
A1 Uninjured; AC22
A2 Near Death; AC22
A3 Wounded; AC22
A4 Uninjured; AC22
A5 Dead

B1 51/51
B2 51/51
E1 Unsummoned
E2 34/60

Savin 58/115
Yorrick 119/137
Jaeden 47/116
Sly 15/97 (Swallowed Whole 16/25 to Cut Way Out, AC0 now that it is dead.)
Trace 30/74

Combat Map

Swallow Whole (Ex)
Once inside, the opponent takes 2d8+12 points of crushing damage plus 8 points of acid damage per round from the worm's gizzard. A swallowed creature can cut its way out by using a light slashing or piercing weapon (like a Dagger) to deal 25 points of damage to the gizzard (AC 17).

Savin (Attacks of opportunity) d20+12=31 d20+12=25 3d6(4+3+4)+18=29 3d6(5+6+1)+18=30
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 10:29:59 PM
Savin's chain snaps out twice as the flyers glide away (combat reflexes to attack both) He hit both (A2 ac 31 and A4 ac 25) A2 takes 25 points of damage and A4 takes 29 points of damage. (Al I rolled 3d6 when I only should have rolled 2d6. I just dropped the last number rolled.)

Trace and Shadow 3d8(2+7+1)+10=20
Tuesday October 10th, 2006 11:18:20 PM
Trace decides not to send the healing away after a shocking reminder that he is still a target. Trace speaks the command and directs the healing onto himself. Trace continues his way to Jaden.

[Trace gains 20hps]

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)
Trace 50/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20
Touch: 15
Flat-footed: 15

Jaeden (AC see below HP 62/116) 3d8(2+4+4)+5=15
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 1:36:32 PM
Jaeden fishes out a potion from a pouch at his waist [move action] and downs it while he floats upwards 5' [quaff potion of cure critical + 15hp][5' step to AC16-5'].

"Everyone who can focus on that one!" He points to the most injured of the fliers [A2]."

ac
Regular: 25 (27 vs evil)
VS A3: 26 (28 vs evil)
VS AoO: 29 (31 vs evil)
VS AoO from A3: 30 (32 vs evil)

Effects
Prot. From Evil (3/600)(10' radius)
Fly (2/50)

Notes
- Remember to give yourself ac+2 verse evil and save+2 verse evil if in 10' of where Jaeden stops.

OOC
Sorry about the missed posts. I was travelling for business and thought I could keep up posting. I was wrong. Thing next time I'll have to ask for a sub.

George
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 2:12:31 PM
Pretty sure I killed A2 with my AoO. Focus on the others if you can.

[ George is correct. A2 is down as of Savin's AoO. --Al ]

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick DR 10 AC 23 HP 119/137 d20+12=16 d20+12=27 d20+12=15 2d6(4+2)+2=8 3d8(7+4+2)+5=18
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 4:42:37 PM
The Air elemental misses as the bird like creatures close. [Hit AC 16]

The elemental shifts down 5 feet and attacks A 3 again. This time only a single slam strikes well enough. [Hit AC 27/15 Dmg 8]

Peerimus looks to the battle in the sky, he could fly up and engage, but to trmendous effect. The flight skills of his would be opponents were perfect, like that of the elemental. Sly would hopefully cut himself out soon. Sending the bears further into the worm and they could shread sly as much as the carcass, so no he would not do that. Trace had a bow and Jeaden needed to return to engage. Peerimus touchs the warrior again. Muscle knits, skin resurfaces itself and some of the slower rivlets of blood stem and dam. Peerimus gives the man a wink, "I would say Savin must be missing you by now."

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, **Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, *Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30
SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 9
SNA V BB1 AC 15 HP 51 Att +11/6 Dmg 1d8+8/2d6+4
BB2 AC 15 HP 63 DR 10 Magic Att +14/9 Dmg 2d6+12/3d6+6 Rounds 10

Looks like this ((A1 Hit E2 AC34, Damage 14hp; A3 Hit E2 AC39, Damage 12hp = Total 26hp.) was physical so I ask if the DR 5 and the Air Mastery -1 were already subtracted for each strike

Sly (AC 28 15/97hp0 and Luke (Ac24 65/65hp) d20+14=29 d4+5=9 d20+12=22 d20+7=19 d6+5=8 d6+5=9
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 5:29:41 PM
Sly is hurting, buring, and suffercation! But with one last slash and or stab at the inside wall of the Darn Snake, "Die! Gatter Snake! Die!" Stab the inside skin of the monster, Hoping to opend a hole big enough to get some air before he Passes out!

Luke look for signs on the snake skin, YES! there is a slash of dagger. That's the place tha Luke will attack to get to Sly.
Luke attaks at that spot (Attack AC 22 & AC19 - damages are 8+9=17hp)

Hopefully Luke can drag Sly out??

Savin ac 30 hps 58/115 d20+12=32 d20+12=20 2d6(6+1)+18=25
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 7:22:41 PM
Savin swoops over to where A2 was but at the height of 45' and attacks A3 hitting it with a chance critical hit but missed critical roll...again. Do 25 points of damage using my normal powerattack.

Savin calls down, "Can you slow them down somehow? Web their wings or something!"

Still trying to put Savin in range for is AoO with his chain.

Flying 6/50
enlarge 7/50
barkskin ? +2 to ac
resist elements lightning 5/1000
haste 2/10 (boots of speed)

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - Round 07 (DM/Al) 2d6(3+4)=7 d20+21=31 2d6(4+3)+9=16 d20+21=34 2d6(2+2)+8=12 d20+19=34 2d8(1+7)=8
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 9:14:14 PM
As the two Fliers attacking Trace retreat, they find out just how far this strange flying creature can strike. It's quite far, and one of the Fliers pays for the lesson with its life. (A2) is struck by Savin's chain and plummets to the prairie below. The dead weight of the monster plunges forty feet onto Yorrick. Druidic magic protects the bear from damage, but it's still unexpected, and Yorrick mauls the dead Flier as though attacked.

Trace turns the wand of healing on himself. Burnt skin heals and jangled nerves calm.

Jaeden draws a potion and drinks it down before floating back up in the direction of the remaining Fliers.

The Air Elemental shifts down and slams the wounded Flier. (Sorry, I took the Air Mastery into account, but hadn't noticed the DR. Will note it from now on. BTW, Yorrick has Fly from Sly Foxx.)

A hand suddenly appears out of the side of the dead Purple Worm, a hand holding a dagger. Then a shoulder, and a head. Sly Foxx gasps for air having cut himself out of the belly of the Worm. Luke rushes around and grasps Sly's sleeve in his teeth and pulls him the rest of the way out.

Savin slides in next to the Air Elemental and slams his spiked chain against the wounded Flier. Bones break and wings falter. The Flier (A3) is now near death.

+++++++++++++++++++++

One more Flier falls from the sky, and one is near death.

One of the healthy Fliers moves in to attack the new flying human. (A1 Hit Savin AC31, Damage 16hp) The cruel beak slips past Savin's defenses, and the monk's blood drops down onto those below.

Instead of fleeing, the grave injuries of the second Flier only push it to attack. (A3 Hit E2 AC34, Damage 12hp w/DR 7hp) The Flier's beak strikes, but the Elemental is not injured nearly as bad as it should be. Not by a long sight. (Added back 10 for DR from last round.)

The third Flier swoops down from its height to attack the one of the ground bound Summoned Bears in a tactic bred into it by generations of experience. (A4 Touch B1 AC34, Damage 8hp) The Ray of Electricity shoots down and burns the Summoned bear.

The Flier opens its beak and screams! Would these interlopers not leave so that they might eat?

=== OOC ===

= STATUS =
Purple Worm Dead
A1 Uninjured; AC22
A2 Dead
A3 Near Death; AC22
A4 Uninjured; AC22
A5 Dead

B1 63/71
B2 51/51
E1 Unsummoned
E2 39/60

Savin 42/115
Yorrick 119/137
Jaeden 62/116
Sly 15/97
Trace 50/74

Combat Map

Trace and Shadow d20+15=23 d20+15=25 d20+10=17 d8+5=11 d8+5=8
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 9:57:05 PM
Trace drops the wand and calls for Shadow to fetch, and draws arrows and sends forth three flaming arrows at A4. Three streaks of black smoke shoot up into the air again. The first two sink into the flier with the third sailing out and away with the smoke trail arching out.

[arrow one. hit ac 23 and does 11 hps damgage]
[arrow two. hit ac 25 and does 8 hps damgage]
[arrow three. miss ac 17 and no damage.]

(ooc: Savin now has endure elements from electrictity, he can ignore the first 20pts of damgae for 100 minutes.)
(ooc: Savin now has Barkskin +2 Nat. armor)
Trace 50/74
AC 24 /Touch 16/Flat footed 19
Spell List
1st level
Resist Energy-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Summon Nature's Ally I

2nd Level
Barkskin-Cast upon Savin unless told otherwise
Catsgrace

Shadow 44/44
Armor Class: 20
Touch: 15
Flat-footed: 15

Savin hps 42 ac 31 d20+12=25 d20+12=30 d20+7=27 d20+7=8 2d6(3+5)+18=26 2d6(3+3)+18=24 2d6(4+2)+18=24 2d6(3+4)+18=25 2d6(2+2)+18=22
Wednesday October 11th, 2006 10:23:46 PM
Savin winces in pain as the beak tears into his flesh. "OK if that's the way you want it!" Savin activates his boots of speed (free action) and his chain becomes a blur. It lashes the flying creature 3 times. (Third time again could have been a critical hit but yes I blew it again. Still hitting 3 times was sweet)

Savin pounds the creature for 74 points of damage.

"Wanna play some more?" Savin grins.

Flying 7/50
enlarge 8/50
barkskin ? +2 to ac
resist elements lightning 6/1000
haste 3/10 (boots of speed)

Jaeden (AC see below HP 62/116) d20+23=24
Thursday October 12th, 2006 2:16:01 AM
Back to firmer grasp of life Jaeden turns his eyes to the remaining fliers. He watches as one in reach is pelted by two of Trace's arrows and decides to close with the creature.

Pulling back his massive blade Jaeden launches into flight directly at the creature in an airborn charge. He thrusts the Ohm Family greatsword at the beast but alas his unfamiliarity with airborn combat tharts hims and he strike misses by far [charge to AB13-45'][att1 vs. A4: Hit AC 24, crit miss].

Dismayed as his sloppiness Jaeden waits on guard and observes the creatures movements [+1 dodge ac vs. A4].

ac
Regular: 25 (27 vs evil)
VS A4: 26 (28 vs evil)
VS AoO: 29 (31 vs evil)
VS AoO from A4: 30 (32 vs evil)

Effects
Prot. From Evil (6/600)(10' radius)
Fly (5/50)

Notes
- Remember to give yourself ac+2 verse evil and save+2 verse evil if in 10' of where Jaeden stops.

OOC
wow the dice roller has it in for me this combat.

Sly (AC 28 15/97hp) and Luke (Ac 24 65/65hp) 2d6(6+3)+4=13
Thursday October 12th, 2006 12:27:33 PM
Sly finnaly with the help of Luke, Pops out of the worm! "Sly ask luke "Got some warer? I'm burning up with acid!" Sly will go into the pouch of Luke Armor and will drink the cure moderate wounds. Then will drench himself with his drinking water.

Luke watches his master, then ask sly "Dark in there?"

Air Elemental AC 20/21 HP 39/60 d20+12=23 d20+12=20 2d6(2+4)+2=8
Thursday October 12th, 2006 5:10:53 PM
The elemental pivots again and glides 5 feet down as it strikes the creature before it with heavy buffeting winds.
[Hit AC 23/20 Dmg 8]

SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 8

Peerimus AC 22 HP 91/91 and Yorrick DR 10 AC 27 HP 119/137 d20+20=35 d20+20=36 3d6(1+2+4)+15=22 d6=2 d20+29=42
Thursday October 12th, 2006 7:06:57 PM
Peerimus lets out a sigh of relief as Sly emerges through the wall of goo from the depths of the worm. "I will be to heal you in a moment good Sly." Peerimus first touches Yorrick, A small prayer upon his lips for his great freinds protection from their enemies. [Cast barkskin on Yorrick] Then gesturing to one of the creatures directly above he urges his great and powerful friend to attack.

Yorrick launches into the air at A1, straight up 30'. With a great flaming claw, Yorrick strikes. [Hit AC 36 Dmg 22+2Fire grapple 42] the unfortunate creature is quickly pulled into the massive ursines crushing embrace.

The other bears, without direction look towards the enemies, but have no way to attack them. The Magically enlarged bear stands and roars his displeasure at his assailant, but there is little else the creature can do to the high flying antagonist.

Level 0:
Create Water x2, Mending, Purify Food and Drink, Read Magic, Detect Magic
Level 1:
Endure Elements, Faerie Fire, *Long strider, Obscuring Mist, *Pass without Trace, Produce Flame x2
Level 2:
*Barkskin x2, Chill Metal, Heat Metal, **Resist Energy x2
Level 3:
CMW, Protection from Energy, Neutralize Poison, Sleet Storm, Remove Disease, Daylight
Level 4:
Freedom of Movement, Dispel Magic x2, Ice Storm
Level 5:
*Animal Growth, *Extend Greater Shillelagh, *Wall of Thorns, *Deathward
Level 6:
***Transport Via Plants x3

Quarter Staff (spell staff -Deathward)
Active Spell Longstrider cast in early AM
Extend Greater Shillelagh
Resist Energy Electricity 120 minutes Resistance 30

On Yorrick Barkskin

SNA VI Large Air Elemental AC 20 HP 60 Att +12 Dmg 2d6+2 Reach 10 Air Mastery -1 att -1 Dmg DR 5- Rounds 8
SNA V BB1 AC 15 HP 51 Att +11/6 Dmg 1d8+8/2d6+4
BB2 AC 15 HP 63 DR 10 Magic Att +14/9 Dmg 2d6+12/3d6+6 Rounds 9

Level 13 / Multiple Opponents / Eight Entrants - End Combat (DM/Al) d20+11=19
Thursday October 12th, 2006 8:49:33 PM
Trace drops the wand and sends three arrows at the western most Flier. Two hit, and the Flier is wounded. Shadow hears Trace this time. (Handle Animal 19) She steps up, now large and muscular, and scoops the wand up in her mouth.

Savin flails the chain through the air with powerful strokes. Deep gashes appear in the Flier's body. Bones break. But it remains flying, an evil glint in its dark eye.

Jaeden charges straight up into the air! He swings the Ohm Family Greatsword, but an unexpected thermal turns his aim and the sword swings within a hair's breath of the Flier's neck.

Sly pulls a potion out of Luke's saddlebags and drinks down the healing draught. Crushed bones knit and burned skin heals. It feels much better. Luke looks at the giant body of the Worm and wonders what it had been like in there.

The Air Elemental slides down again and slams the wounded Flier for a second time. The blow is not strong, but it's enough to send the Flier into unconsciousness. It falls from the sky, striking the ground with a crunch of breaking bones.

Peerimus casts Barkskin upon Yorrick and sends him up into the air to attack. Like a great behemoth, Yorrick rises up under Savin and snatches the Flier from the air. It has time to squawk once before is crushed to Yorrick's massive body.

With a snap of his jaws, Yorrick dispatches what remains of the Flier within his grasp.

The other lone remaining Flier, stuck with arrows and facing a flying human with a long nasty sting, decides to flee instead of fight. It jets straight up into the air 120 feet, a speed that none other than perhaps the Air Elemental can match.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Prairie-scape fades and once again becomes the Simulation room. Surprisingly, the group finds themselves, not up in the air or lying upon the ground. Everyone, rather stands upon the floor, arrayed in a loose circle, facing outwards. Not the slightest trace of physical injury remains. The memory of pain is all that is left. Potions remain untouched within bags and pouches. Wands still hold their previous charges. All is as it was.

The sound of cheers rise from the crowd of Students. Baird Cain walks down from the Pedestal.

"Much better this time." His eyes smile. "Much better. You make good use of your magics. Take care, though. There are many ways of taking that magic away."

"Now, if you don't mind, the next appointment is here for their session."

Sure enough, in the corner stand a group of five. Two humans, a man and a woman, an elf in flowing robes, a gnome floating upon a small carpet, and a large hulking figure standing obscured by the shadows wait patiently across the room. The elf raises his hands and claps politely. The humans and the gnome nod in silent greeting.

The Students make way for the group as they clear off of the rectangular arena. One of the Students steps forward to guide the group back to the Dark Portal. Firn'gaer waits in the Garden Atrium where Trace had left him. What has he learned in the mysterious libraries of the Star Mages Guild? And how would it help the group in their quest to spirit the Shroud of Atman out of the land of Koshe Marr?

=== OOC ===

= FINAL STATUS =

B1 63/71
B2 51/51
E1 Unsummoned
E2 39/60

Savin 42/115
Yorrick 119/137
Jaeden 62/116
Sly 28/97
Trace 50/74

Sly and Luke
Friday October 13th, 2006 9:33:10 AM
Sly gets to his feet, "It wasvery dark in there and painful. You! my Faithfull Friend! deserve another Soup Bone."
Sly will check his body for further aches and pain, then follow the Student out of the arena. Waving to the next group that will enter, also waving to the other observers.
Sly cannot wait to sit down some place to rest.

Luke is over excited that Sly would give another bone. "I'm right behind you, Master"

Trace and Shadow
Friday October 13th, 2006 6:29:33 PM
Trace retrives the wand from shadow and sholders his bow. "Wow that was intense, I think a scroll of mass heal or mass anything would really come in handy so that we could reduce the time of trying to add points or spells to everyone." Trace continues to walk and talke as he waves hi to the next group.

Trace turns to Sly, "Hey little brother, do you still have the stones that Madam Chole gave us to unlock the wharehouse? We need them to help show ownership. I surely hope you kept them. I figure we cold sell off all the armor and equipment out of there and turn it into a real home for all of us. Bring in some carpenters and add on to the second floor and make the first floor a formal room with a library for study of spells and maybe a small sparing area and even a corner set up as a bar to relax after a battle. I think maybe we could get someone to start on it while we are in kosh mar and maybe it will be done when we get back. What do yall think?"

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=24
Friday October 13th, 2006 8:01:39 PM
Peerimus takes a moment to orientate himself and more importantly to ease Yorrick. An accidental swipe from him could be costly in many ways. The human druid nods to his companions and turns his head to make eye contact with the elf. Upon achieving it, Peerimus dips his head once with slow purpose and then resumes his interlude with his friends. The group walks to the garden and the druid is also discussing the last encounter.

"It did go very well, not breaking concentration of foes I think was quite important. Anyone without a ranged weapon should get one. Mass Heal would certainly be wondrous, but no of us can cast it. To other Mass spells I woul rather we posses items that pernamently enhance our attributes. It takes reliance off of me and is not as threatened by dispel magics." They walk some more and return to the garden, his mind working back to the puzzle that is engaging Koshe Marr. Trace diverts its path again.

"A residence in Hook City hmm? It as been a very long time since I was anywhere I could or dared call home. To call one so with all of you does ring well to me. We should look into what we can do in that regard. "

The group arrives at the Garden and speak then at length with Firngaer about all he had learned while enjoying the fruit, cheese and a few glasses of wine.

Sly and Luke
Saturday October 14th, 2006 8:26:56 AM
Sly speaks to Peerimus and Jaeden, What happen to me back there was unexpected, SO don't blame your self for the Monster grabing me and swalod Me. I hope I fare well in your eyes."

To Trace, "Now Big Brother, I remember the stone but if I have it! Itwould be in my MagiC Chest. So let's go some where and we'll look into it!"
The both of then arrive at the garden. Sly takes out his Ivory and Gold snoff Box, open the lid and takes out the Gold Key, insert it into the key hole, twist it "POOF"! There in frount of them is a Ivory and Gold Chest.

Sly opens the lid, start to take out the comtents. Takes out a statue of a Ferret, "Ahh!
this little statue is cursed, to me. It has saved my life countless times, also started a lot of trouble. JUST Don't RUB HIM! Next a Belt of Kobodian Kind, "That's also cursed, Don't wear it unless you wanr to turn into a Kobod! A Deck of Cards "Remember these? there still a lot of them that are empty. then a rag doll of Ilsidur.
Sly lokk anain but ther's nothing left in the Chest?? Sly sit down on the ground, "That's funny I though I put it in here to keep it safe?? WAIT a minute! I thing I know where it is!" Sly picks up the doll if Ilsidur then goes through the little pokets and there was a little stones that Madam Chole gave them!

As Sly puts everything back into the chest (except the stones) including the Doll, As he pulls out the key from the chest "POOF!"
There at there feet is the Inory and Gold Snuff Box and the stones are now regular size.

Sly put the Snuff box away in one of his poushes, then hand Tarce the stones. "Here are the stones, Why the suprised look on your face??"

Sly calls Luke , goes into one of the dog pockets, then Sly gives the well deserved Soup Bone. "Go and enjoy!"

Luke grabs the bone and before Sly could finish his sentance, he was off to chew on his reward.

Savin
Saturday October 14th, 2006 1:18:01 PM
Savin finds himself back on the ground. He coils his spiked chain and puts it back on his belt. When given the advice by Baird Cain, Savin bows and says, "You are of course correct Sir. Unfortunately there is always something bigger, nastier or smarter out there. Wisdom in your tactics is always needed, so is flexibility. My master, a very wise man, once gave me some very astute advice. Fear of your opponent can cripple you to non action. Sometimes even doing the wrong thing is better than doing nothing at all. Yes our spells can be countered or dispeled but if we never cast them in fear of that, why have them?"

Savin bows again and holds out his hand, "Thank you for the education and chance to use this amazing device. Hopefully our actions helped you in its calibration."

Savin then nods to the new entrants and says, "Good luck!"

Savin joins his friends back in the garden and listens to Firn'gaer's report.

Under The Trees Again (DM/Al)
Sunday October 15th, 2006 10:55:34 AM
The Children of Chaos collect themselves and have parting words with Baird Cain. A Student leads them into the small room beyond the Dark Portal. When they emerge, they are in the Garden Atrium. The sunlight slants through the trees from the glass panels above, the angle telling of the passage of time. It is now fully mid-afternoon, possibly as late as three o'clock.

"Welcome back." Firn'gaer closes his spellbook and rises from his place between the roots of a large pine. "I hope the Combat Simulation room was instructive." He brushes pine needles from the back of his robe. "The Libraries are amazing. Not at all what I had expected. And very informative. I think I have some ideas of where we may have to go in order to recover the Shroud of Atman once we're in Koshe Marr."

"But that will be the trick. I still don't know how we might get there. I say we ... " The sentence trails into a frown upon the gnomish face.

"But lets sit and talk about this. Let me tell you what I've learned, especially about the two places that I think the Shroud may be held. And I'd like to hear your ideas on how we might break through into Koshe Marr itself."

Firn'gaer's spellbook disappears into his haversack, and he climbs up to a seat in one of the chairs around the table. The chair adjusts automatically to his size and Firn'gaer takes a slice of cheese with bits of hot pepper mixed within it.

Yorrick lumbers under the shade of the trees only to find that the carcass of the roast boar that he had been working on is now largely stripped of the best meat. Shadow slinks aside with tail low and lashing from side to side. She remains behind Trace, peering out from behind his legs, wary of the great bear.

Trace asks Sly the question he's been dying for hours to ask, and Sly begins digging through the small mountain of stored possessions that he has been keeping for the group. Spare clothing, magic bedrolls, cursed magic trinkets. A pile of items grows on the ground near the chest. Sly even brings out the shrunken form of Ilsidur and searches through the miniature pockets and pouches. On Ilsidur, Sly finds some stones. The are tiny and do nothing. Strangely enough, they look like nothing more than simple stones.

Finally, Sly empties his own pouch. At the bottom, underneath all of the coins, he finds the three stones given to Lok Muddlefoot so long ago. They had been taken for care by Sir Thomas, then passed on to Trace before the paladin left for his Temple. Then, just before the Great Race, Trace had given them to Sly so that he and Shiraz could get supplies from the warehouse. From there, they must have been overlooked in all of the excitement ... and here they are.

Jaeden
Sunday October 15th, 2006 11:53:58 PM
Jaeden trails after the others, close enough to hear the talking but far enough away to not be pulled into the conversation. He is weary now and it shows. The haunted look that was on his face after the first simulation has returned and he looks pre-occupied.

When they reach the trees again Jaeden strips off his armor once again and lays down on a patch of grass to nap for a time. His eyes shut, clips of his death visions flicker across the backs of his eyelids, and he fades in and out of light sleep.

Trace and Shadow
Monday October 16th, 2006 12:46:09 AM
Trace takes the stones and puts them in his handy haversack. Trace turns to one of the students, "Excuse me, is there someway you can summon one of the city officals here? I went and spoke to them earlier today about ownership and they needed evidence of property that I didnot have earlier. I had asked them if they would come by the guild so that I could show them the stones and they seemed agreeable to the request. If you could send them word that I am ready when they are to view the stones to open Madam Choles former wharehouse so that we can make the name change final I would like that very much."

Trace sits down at a nearby table and gets ready for a battle plan for the entrance into Kosh Mar. Trace looks through Firn'gaer's notes from his study time, "Hey! It seems that Firn'gaer has maybe found our way to Kosh Mar. I cant read his writing verywell but it seems that there is a machine of marteus that might be able to take us there and another note here it that it is rumored to be near a lake called abandon. I know that there is a town called abandon near Hernamar. Very nice work Firn'gaer. What do yall think?"

(ooc: I hope it is ok that I put the notes in there, I thought it might help since Firn'gaer is not posting that I did some research on the past posting.)

Posting Reports fot
Monday October 16th, 2006 8:22:57 AM
Game # 4 The Children of Chaos
For the Week of Oct 9,2006

Name-----MTWTF
DM Al----XXXXXSS
Sly------XXXXXS
Savin----OX2OOS
Peerimus-OXX2X
Jaeden---XOXXOS
Trace----XXXOXS

Fern-gare <walk about>

Adm Ceil - Very goo game with only five players! But who's counting?

Sly and Luke
Monday October 16th, 2006 8:25:25 AM
Sly is busy puting his Items back, "Gee1 I didn't think I had this much Junk in Here??"

Luke is not listening, just chewing on his Soup Bone.

Savin
Monday October 16th, 2006 6:52:24 PM
Savin listens to the discussions and picks up on Firn'gaer's stumble. He looks keenly at the mage and says, "Firn'gaer. What is the matter? You are planning on going with us right?"

Peerimus and Yorrick d20+20=37
Monday October 16th, 2006 7:58:06 PM
Upon arriving and Yorrick's investigation, Peerimus gives the bear a wink, "It's all right friend, we'll come up with some more soon." Looking to Firngaer, he reads the wizard and had already guessed much from his lack of presence in the last simulation when he and Trace were in the same place to start. But he will have to tell the others himself. It is a great decision and I'll not lighten it

Trying to keep a jovial and friendly tone, "So we well may have a may in and or a way to lcate the shroud once there? Excellent work, especially with the possibility of finding it oonce there. To me that was the most critcal piece. We have the stone then as well excellent." Peerimus looks to the valet heading out with Savin's direction and asks about the chance of getting another shank of meat.

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