Thunir (NPC - DM JohnP) (AC 20; HP 86/94) Monday October 30th, 2006 9:02:41 PM
"Hehe, going down the throat of a hole. Seems natural for a dwarf like me, don't it. Save your healing for those that need it more, friend."
With that, Thunir draws his two axes and moves down into the tunnel behind Kadaz.
HIllside - Round 7 (DM JohnP) Monday October 30th, 2006 9:16:47 PM
The dark tunnel leads down into the hillside. Wanting to learn what Flappy has seen, Xenia retrieves her last copy of this scroll and recites a spell so that she can understand Flappy's squeaking. To everyone else, it simply sounds like high-pitched twittering but the squeaks have meaning for the rogue.
Xenia only Highlight to display spoiler: {"Big cavern. Small hill center. Many small roost places. Many things moving. Close and far and on hill. Torches but no insects. Not seen what they do before. Look like you but not alive. Those on hill mostly live. Dressed like you swarm-mates." There's a lot more squeaking but Xenia gets the impression that the space under the hill contains structures or buildings and a central hill of some kind. The bat has seen several things moving about under the hill, humanoid but not alive. The living cultists are on the central hill with one or more unliving things.}
Bin keeps dressing himself, worrying about whether he will be ready to face whatever the cultists have been preparing. DM Note -- 3 rounds to go.
After asking how Lang was feeling, Belkior heals Thar and debates hiding his companions from undead. It would be worthwhile, especially to get any extra advantage so Belkior moves to be able to reach more of his companions. DM Note -- If you cast Hide from Undead next round, consider touching 3 people to be a Move-Equivalent action after casting the spell. Then a full-round action would be required to touch up to 6 others. And you can touch those people if they are within Move range (20 feet). The rules for holding charges on touch range spells in combat make absolutely no sense ... unless you aren't supposed to be able to do it.
On the otherside of the Wall of Fire, Shadow limbers his bow and moves forward. He wants to be ready for when the spell expires.
Down in the tunnel, Angus casts another protective magic on himself and stays right behind Xenia and Flappy.
Edmund moves closer to the tunnel entrance in preparation for following the others into the hill.
Wynn keeps binding the cultist lookout, making sure to pocket the ring and gag the human. Kadaz keeps working beside him although he really feels that he should be at the front of the group. His decision is easier when Mira directs the two fighters to pass the cultist back so that the human can be bound outside. She hands her illuminated spear to Edmund and then prepares to bind the captive. DM Note -- Edmund has no problem using the spear. It's no different than an Everburning Torch or similar item.
Pushing past the others, Conner makes his way to just behind Xenia and Angus. The magic affecting his eyes allows him to see down the length of the tunnel beyond where Mira's spell illuminates. Conner only -- Highlight to display spoiler: {Conner can see the end of the tunnel, the final 10 feet passing between dressed stone blocks. Nothing but a bare stone floor can be seen beyond that. No movement is seen within the tunnel or in the space beyond.}
Lang helps haul the cultist lookout from the tunnel and then moves beside Belkior for healing.
Arm moves back to receive the protective magic from Belkior which may come next turn. At the same time, Thar pushes forward to take his place.
Thunir pushes his way into the tunnel.
Ash and Syr keep waiting for the Wall of Fire to end. The people outside look around at the equipment dropped by the zombies and mummies -- silvered weapons, cloaks and armor from the mummies. Not to mention the things taken from the cultist lookout, although Kadaz is convinced that the cultist's sword is cursed.
DM REMINDER We're playing fast and loose with character actions and movement. Within the tunnel, there are no additional movement costs for moving through a square occupied by an ally.
Tunnel Lineup 40 feet inside -- Xenia (invisible) & Flappy the bat (in same square because Flappy is Diminutive) 35 feet inside - Angus (invisible, polymorphed, Detect Magic) 30 feet inside -- Conner (invisible, darkvision) 25 feet inside -- Thar 20 feet inside -- Wynn 15 feet inside -- Kadaz 10 feet inside -- Thunir 5 feet inside - Arm 0 Feet -- Lang Outside -- a gaggle
Wall of Fire duration = 3 rounds
Message Ring 1 (Wynn's) -- Angus, Mira, Wynn, Xenia + 2 more Message Ring 2 (Angus') - Angus, Lang, Thar, Mira, Xenia, Syr, Shadow, Belkior
Loot 4 silvered masterwork short swords (all with faint aura) (Lang, Shadow, Thar, Xenia) 3 silvered masterwork longswords (all with faint aura) (Arm, Wynn) Ring
Xenia (AC22, HP 48/48) /Active Spells Listed Below d20+17=27 d20+14=28 d20+31=38 d20+14=27 Monday October 30th, 2006 9:55:51 PM
"Alright, here's what the Bat says." Xenia relays the bat's words through the Message Spell. "Sounds like this tunnel comes out into a big cave in the center of the hill. We got some undead close to the tunnel, and the Culties on a smaller hill in the middle of the cave. We maybe got some buildings in this cave too. So that means the Culties maybe got cover from us till we get close."
"I think getting that Undead thing you got there, Belkie would help us get into the cavern before the undead hit us and get us plugged up in the tunnel."
"I'm gonna move ahead and search until the tunnel opens out into the cave."
"Okay, Batty Guy. Fly into the cave and roost. Wait for my signal. We're gonna have to attack soon."
"You finding any magic out there, Angus?
The rogue draws an Everburning and drops it to the ground, then she moves further down the tunnel, searching as she goes, listening for the sounds of death awaiting, up in the cavern ahead.
Rolls and Actions Search 27 (1/2 speed) Listen 28 Hide 38 (+20 Invisible, -5 Full Speed) Move Silently 27 MEA: Take out Everburning Torch FA: Drop Torch.
Movement and Position Xenia BC14 (20ft Move) Flappy Inside the Cave
Active Effects Bat (10 minutes) Longstrider (1 hour) Message (60 minutes) Invisibility (8 min) Speak with Animals (1 min)
Bag of Tricks 2/10 per week.
Bin/Sub Al (AC15, HP34/45) Monday October 30th, 2006 10:07:04 PM
Bin continues lacing up his chain mail. "What are you all whispering about?" he asks, looking around at the others.
Rolls and Actions Donning Chain Shirt (Hasty 3/5 rounds)
Belkior/Sub Al (AC22, HP 52/60; Magic Circle Against Evil) 2d8(8+7)+3=18 d20+8=25 Monday October 30th, 2006 10:20:24 PM
The halfling cleric gives a sober nod as he hears about the undead waiting near the mouth of the tunnel.
"I'll try to touch everyone who has to go in first," Belkior whispers. "Sound off if you'll be one of the first eight into the cavern."
"In the meantime, Lang ... " The Healer reaches around the corner and touches the bugbear ranger. Lang's wounds come close to complete healing. "Your body is a Temple Lang," he says, voice full of disapproval, "that weapon you have ... " Belkior shakes his head.
Rolls and Actions CMW from Wand Heal Thar 18hp Knowledge Religion 25 (To determine how strong a cleric would be required to create a Mummy.)
Movement and Position AP13 (Move)
Active Effects Magic Stone (3 stones for 30 minutes /Belkior 2, Edmund 1) Magic Circle Against Evil (80 minutes) Hold on Cultist (5/8 rounds)
Note: All within 10 feet of Belkior gain +2 to Saves from Protection from Evil
Day's Spells 0 - Detect Magic**, Detect poison*, Mending*, Read Magic* 1st - Bless*, Detect Evil, uHide from Undead, uMagic Stone, Sanctuary* (Protection from Evil+) 2nd - Delay Poison*, Hold Person*, uOwl's Wisdom*, Resist Energy*, Spiritual Weapon (Aid*) 3rd - Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic*, Prayer*, Searing Light* (uMagic Circle against Evil+*) 4th - Death Ward, Neutralize Poison+*, Summon Monster IV (uHoly Smite+*)
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (1/50 - level 3)
Mira (AC 17 Mage Armor, 30/ 40 HP) d20+4=13 Tuesday October 31st, 2006 12:12:20 AM
"A little higher, Edmund," directs Mira as she continues trussing up the cultist lookout. (Use Rope=13)
"Looks like the scouts are on to something," continues the sorcerer, as she repeats the information coming over the message spell for those who don't have the benefit.
"Edmund," she asks without looking up from her work with the rope, "have we got everyone? Anyone still outside? Everyone okay?"
DM Sanity Info:
Position: AN13 (unchanged)
Mage Armour - on Arm - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Bin - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Mira - 3 hours Light - on Mira's short spear - 1 hour Invisibility - on Conner - 6 minutes
Message - on Mira, cast by Wynn (and Angus) Magic Circle Against Evil - from Belkior (if applicable)
- Spells: (0-level 6 per day, 1st level 7 per day, 2nd level 6 per day, 3rd level 4 per day) 0-level: detect magic, read magic, light#, mage hand, open/close, ray of frost 1st-level: magic missile, burning hands, mage armor###, shield 2nd-level: glitterdust, invisibility## 3rd-fireball
Edmund (AC: 12, HP: 27/27) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 1:05:18 AM
Edmund holds Mira's spear rather awkwardly. His reluctance to handle something so obviously emanating power he can not comprehend conflicts with his sincere desire to provide at least some little help. Clearly, however, Edmund's assistance as a torchbearer is limited. The light from the spear is all over the place, for Edmund keeps turning around, looking for the onrush of Very Terrible Things which are sure to arrive any moment now, any moment, very soon indeed, in fact, quite soon, just wait for it.
When Mira tells him to hold the light steady, Edmund manages to do this with his hands, only to offset the steadiness by further movement of his body as he cranes his neck, squints, and peers like an owl for other group members. Unwilling to admit he still doesn't know how many they number, or what their names are, or even who's who, he turns back to Mira, shrugging his shoulders. The light from the spear dances around like some sort of medieval disco as he explains.
"Outside? Ah... yes, a lot of people are here. There's... ah... Bin, putting his armour on... and er... the dog, here... and some people behind the fire, I think. Maybe we should wait for the fire to go away before we go in to the barrow? It might be best to be certain we have everyone. Not to mention how nice it would be to have a clear path for retreat--should it be necessary, I mean."
Edmund shrugs again. The light bounces around, and he returns to looking about for those Very Terrible Things. Any moment now, really!
Kadaz (AC 24, HP 55/63) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 6:02:37 AM
Kadaz nods gratefully at Mira as he passes the motionless cultist over to others for more binding. He looks forward, peering around Wynn and through his legs. "What are we waiting for?" he whispers towards the front.
Conner [AC=22 HP=62/62] Message, Dark Vision, Invisible Tuesday October 31st, 2006 8:04:13 AM
Conner follows Xenia down the tunnel, peering into the darkness "I don't see anything yet" he whispers back.
Wynn [AC=21 HP=46/59] Message Tuesday October 31st, 2006 8:09:13 AM
Wynn stands up, satisfied with the binding on their captive. "Don't know Kadaz...must be a bottle neck, or Xenia's looking for traps. She can be very thorough!"
The bard pats his vest to make sure his most important potions are at hand and waits his turn in the tunnel. "I'd like to be unseen by the undead" he calls out.
Angus Ac 24/26 (evil) Hp 33 spells below Tuesday October 31st, 2006 8:45:41 AM
Angus whispers to Xenia "Nice work. Information is power. No magic yet Xenia, besides us that is."
On the message line Angus adds "With undead ahead, we need Belkior's hide from undead spell. The three people that are invisible need to move forward and try to get in the chamber. The next group needs to be those that have Belkior's protective hide magic."
Angus looks where he thinks Conner is "Conner take the light spear and drop it 20 feet in front of us as we move forward. This will light our way as we move forward and those behind us can pick it up again."
Angus whispers to Xenia and Conner "lets move out and see what we can see. Xenia you may want to range ahead of Conner and me."
If Conner does not take the spear, Angus will cast light spell on his dagger, in preparation of dropping farther down the corridor.
Angus will move forward, five feet to give Xenia time to get some distance.
Mage armor - 8 hours total Protection from evil - 16 minutes (extended) Polymorph - 8 minutes Message - Angus, Lang, Thar, Mira, Xenia, Syr, Shadow, Belkior Message from Wynn to Angus Protection from Arrows - scroll 3rd level Invisibility 8 minutes Invisibility on Xenia 8 minutes Detect Magic Shield 8 minutes
Rod of Extend 2/3
Thunir (NPC - DM JohnP) (AC 20; HP 86/94) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 1:43:44 PM
The dwarf ranger looks back up the tunnel when Belkior mentions casting the Hide from Undead spell.
"I'll take some of that. Help me get a couple good licks in and maybe put one of them dried up pile of bones down fast."
"Can't be too careful either," the dwarf says as he drops one axe, takes a potion from his pouch and downs it.
Antitoxin - 1 hour
Arm (ac: 18 (20) base + mage armor [+2 vs. evil] hp 27/27) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 2:56:37 PM
Already protected by the invisibility to undead spell and itching for action, Arm holds his place for the moment and waits for the rest to become ready. Once they are, he proceeds, eager to be done with this.
Conner (Illegal Second Post) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 5:31:30 PM
Conner will take whatever source of light is available and drop it up ahead. He shields the light by concealing it behind his shield as he advances, and then drops it on the ground behind him where the pixie-mage has instructed
Thar ail Baerer AC 20/21, hp 41, Message, Prot from Evil Tuesday October 31st, 2006 8:24:23 PM
"Count me in as one of the eight going in. I'll try to turn some of them as soon as the battle starts," adds Thar to Belkior.
"Ready Conner and Wynn?" he whispers, hoping that he whispered in the right direction to his invisible friends.
He'll watch the action around him and let anyone in front of him that needs to go to the fight ahead or scouting, especially the stealthy and buffed up types.
Lang (AC 24; HP 100/100; Sunshine AC 23; HP 47/47) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 9:34:27 PM
Lang puts away the cure wand and watches his wounds heal from Belkior's magic.
"Thank you. That undead creature hurt me alot more than my sword did. One day when I have a little more coin I will replace my sword with something less self-punishing."
"Belkior give everyone else the hide from undead spell. I want them to see me so I do not have to go chasing them around."
"Come on Thar we need to get back to the front where we belong."
Lang & Sunshine enter the tunnel and try to move to the front of the pack, but behind Angus and Xenia.
Hillside - Round 8 (DM JohnP) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 11:08:51 PM
The party continues to carefully explore and prepare for the presumed battle inside the hill. Flappy isn't the best scout, however, so it's not certain exactly what is occurring inside.
Wanting to light the way into the inky blackness of the cavern, Xenia pulls a magic torch from her pack and drops it onto the ground. The tunnel is suddenly illuminated, allowing everyone to better see the packed clay walls and ceiling. In the glow of the torch, Xenia continues to creep forward while checking for traps. She hasn't found any so far but it never hurts to be careful. Xenia can now see Flappy flying between the dressed stone blocks before entering the space beyond. The stone pavement beyond the blocks is marked by muddy footsteps going into and out of the tunnel. At the limits of her vision the rogue can see a wall made from stone blocks. She can't see enough of the wall to tell if there any openings in it or how high it extends.
Outside, Bin keeps donning his armor. He's wondering why everyone is whispering. DM Note -- 2 rounds to go.
Belkior heals Lang with his wand and then prepares to cast his protective spell. Thinking about it, the catling cleric realizes that making a mummy is quite difficult. The spellcaster would have to be nearly twice as experienced as himself to attempt the task.
Mira keeps looping bonds of rope around the body of the paralyzed cultist. She looks up as the shadows dance about because Edmund is nervously looking all around while holding her magicked spear. The two spellcasters quickly do a head count and determine who has entered the tunnel and who is still waiting.
Inside the tunnel, Kadaz wonders what everyone is waiting for until Wynn reminds him about the protective magic from Belkior. The pair waits for Belkior to cast the spell.
Conner keeps pace with Xenia and Angus. Conner looks back up the tunnel when Angus suggests fetching the spear enchanted by Mira, then shrugs and follows Xenia. After picking up a Light dagger from Angus, the fighter moves just behind the rogue. The sorcerer moves ahead to where Xenia dropped the torch after enchanting one of his daggers.
While Thunir waits for Belkior to cast his spell, he removes a potion and downs it.
Arm is still waiting for Belkior to cast that spell. Why doesn't the halfling hurry? Thar is waiting for the spell, too.
Lang thanks Belkior for the healing and then moves through the tunnel until he is just behind Xenia and Conner. Sunshine trots along at his heel.
Ash, Shadow and Syr are apparently waiting for the Wall of Fire to come down.
Xenia (AC22, HP 48/48) /Active Spells Listed Below d20+17=28 d20+31=38 d20+16=34 d20+14=21 d20+14=19 Tuesday October 31st, 2006 11:30:56 PM
"Xenia again," the rogue reports through the Message spell, "All good so far. I see the entrance to the cave and a wall inside. Don't hear nothing. That's good."
"I'm gonna exit outta the tunnel and make sure things are clear both sides, for folks to pile out. I scream or go silent, it means you got a welcoming committee."
Searching and searching, the dark rogue covers the rest of the tunnel. Eye still on the ground, she crosses to the wall, before turning to place her back against it, and looking both left then right.
Movement and Position Xenia BJ14 (Double Move at 1/2 speed) Flappy Inside the Cave Somewhere.
Active Effects Bat (10 minutes) Longstrider (1 hour) Message (60 minutes) Invisibility (8 min) Speak with Animals (1 min)
Bag of Tricks 2/10 per week.
Belkior/Sub Al (AC22, HP 52/60; Magic Circle Against Evil) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 11:43:12 PM "Angus. Xenia," Belkior whispers. "Take extra care in the cave. These cultists are nothing like the ones we encountered in Plateau City. They are extremely powerful."
The Paragon of Alemi shapes his hands again into a living holy symbol.
"They are extremely powerful clerics," he repeats for the benefit of those outside the Message spell. "Their power must be staggering to be able to raise a Mummy, let alone two of them."
"This will hide you from all but intelligent undead," he says as he moves among then delivering the spell. "But remember, the first one of you who attacks, breaks the spell for all."
Rolls and Actions Cast Hide from Undead (Recall the spell with Pearl of Power) Don't know how many I can touch, given the crowding in the tunnel. Here's the list I have of recipients. Tell me if I've left anyone out. Kadaz Wynn Thunir Arm Thar Two More Available.
Movement and Position ??????
Active Effects Magic Stone (3 stones for 30 minutes /Belkior 2, Edmund 1) Magic Circle Against Evil (80 minutes) Hold on Cultist (4/8 rounds)
Note: All within 10 feet of Belkior gain +2 to Saves from Protection from Evil
Day's Spells 0 - Detect Magic**, Detect poison*, Mending*, Read Magic* 1st - Bless*, Detect Evil, uHide from Undead, uMagic Stone, Sanctuary* (Protection from Evil+) 2nd - Delay Poison*, Hold Person*, uOwl's Wisdom*, Resist Energy*, Spiritual Weapon (Aid*) 3rd - Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic*, Prayer*, Searing Light* (uMagic Circle against Evil+*) 4th - Death Ward, Neutralize Poison+*, Summon Monster IV (uHoly Smite+*)
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (1/50 - level 3) Pearl of Power L1 Used for the Day
Bin/Sub Al (AC15, HP34/45) Tuesday October 31st, 2006 11:49:49 PM
Bin Berry nods at Belkior's assessment of the power wielded by the cultists.
"I'm almost done," is his reply. "Then we'll see how they fare against Domi's power."
Rolls and Actions Donning Chain Shirt (Hasty 2/5 rounds)
Role Call Wednesday November 1st, 2006 2:15:19 AM
Plateau City Kadaz perfect Arm perfect Ash xxxoo Shadow xooox Ed perfect Mira perfect Connor perfect Thar perfect
Crimson Shields (also known as Team AL with all the subs) Syr ABSENT (computer problem) Lang Perfect Belk Perfect Wynn Perfect Angus Perfect Xenia Perfect Bin Perfect
Syr Wednesday November 1st, 2006 2:17:50 AM
Transfixed by the blazing wall in front of him, Syr absent mindedly wipes the trickle of drool from his mouth. With a shake of his head to clear it, he assesses the situation. Deciding to wait out the fire a bit longer as it appears to be dying down, he listens in on the message spell for what's going on up front.
Arm (ac: 18 (20) base + mage armor [+2 vs. evil] hp 27/27) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 5:50:12 AM
After Belkior casts his spell, Arm moves in directly behind Angus...determined not to miss out on the "fun". When the lead group starts to move, he does as well.
Kadaz (AC 24, HP 55/63), hide from undead d20+3=4 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 6:04:23 AM
Kadaz nods gratefully as the short cleric passes by and tags him with a spell. Kadaz waits patiently in this conga line, waiting for movement from the front. To pass the time he examines the stone blocks that make up the wall next to him. However, he is so distracted that he barely notices the the wall. (search check 4, includes dwarf +2 racial bonus)
Conner [AC=22 HP=62/62] Message, Dark Vision, Invisible d20+3=10 d20+4=18 d20+2=16 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 8:08:55 AM
Conner keeps the illumunating dagger safely concealed behind his shield and creeps forward to the entrance to the cave. He waits at the entrance for Xenia's assessment of the situation and then drops in quietly if given the OK.
[Lisen=10, Spot=18, Move Silently=16]
Wynn [AC=21 HP=46/59] Message, Hide from Undead Wednesday November 1st, 2006 8:10:59 AM
The bard waits his turn and receives the spell from the catling cleric. "Thanks Belkior, this may give us the advantage we need." Wynn then waits his turn to move forward in the tunnel.
Angus Ac 24/26 (evil) Hp 33 spells below d4=4 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 9:01:42 AM
Angus is pleased that everyone is moving forward and he follows, hovering most of the time. On the message line Angus whispers in his new high squeeky voice. "Once we enter the larger room, move off to the sides, right or left so that those behind can get into the room. Each person alternate sides so we do not bunch up. Keep spread out so as to avoid the enemies area spells."
Angus flys over Sunshine and takes out a scroll and casts mirror image on Lang. "Have fun with this. I am trying something new." Angus squeeks.
Mage armor - 8 hours total Protection from evil - 16 minutes (extended) Polymorph - 8 minutes Message - Angus, Lang, Thar, Mira, Xenia, Syr, Shadow, Belkior Message from Wynn to Angus Protection from Arrows - scroll 3rd level Invisibility 8 minutes Invisibility on Xenia 8 minutes Detect Magic Shield 8 minutes Mirror Image from scroll 3rd level on Lang 5 images
Rod of Extend 2/3
Shadow (AC 21/18 HP 28/28) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 9:31:35 AM
OOC: Not sure if Shadow is one with the message spell on him, but if he is use the following.
IC: Shadow finally sees the wall of flame disappear and he moves forward to see how far the group has gotten. He can just make out Arm disappearing into the tunnel. Message, 'We are on our way inside finally.' He will move up to be right behind Arm.
Thar ail Baerer AC 20/21, hp 41, Message, Prot from Evil, Hide from Undead Wednesday November 1st, 2006 9:57:55 AM
"Thanks for the hide spell" says Thar, once he receives the assistance.
Looking ahead, Thar says "I'm right behind you" to Lang, ready for combat to begin.
He moves up to a position behind Angus (trying not to bump into his invisible comrade), while whispering a few short prayers for their group's well being.
Once in position, he'll wait to see what happens next.
Edmund (AC: 12, HP: 27/27) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:38:01 AM ((DM post indicates Edmund still has Mira's spear, yes? I don't know how I could have been more clear in my post about him having it. Let me know if I am doing something wrong, okay? :/ ))
Edmund remains outside of the cave, not wanting to continue further in until the others are able to come through the persistent wall of fire.
"How long does this thing last for?" he asks Mira. "Maybe it would be better if they just went around? It didn't take me very long."
Edmund looks at the wall dubiously for a moment before becoming distracted by the En-Lightened spear. Amused by the light, he shakes the spear violently, surprised that he is unable to put the light out or shake it off by so doing.
"Quite impressive this, and rather useful too, I expect. Sort of like a torch... but no danger of setting oneself ablaze. Not very fun, that, I can tell you."
Edmund points the light at the entrance to the cave, and might even succeed in seeing Arm's back as he heads off towards Angus. The benefits of this are admittedly dubious.
"I hope we can finish up soon," Edmund says. "I'm hungry."
Thunir (NPC - DM JohnP) (AC 20; HP 86/94) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 2:52:19 PM
After receiving the spell from Belkior, Thunir moves forward down the tunnel. He glances at the sides and ceiling, not too impressed with the construction but it should be safe. Unless something really bad happens, of course.
Mira (AC 17 Mage Armor, 30/ 40 HP) d20+4=18 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 7:50:55 PM
"Just...about...finished..." announces Mira as she continues tying up the cultist (Use Rope=18) lookout, "just...hold...my spear...a little...longer...Edmund!" she continues.
Speaking through the message spell, Mira adds, "Shadow! Syr! If you can't make it 'round the wall, join us as soon as it is down! We're going to need everyone!"
Mira registers Belkior's findings, and thinks on the spells she has, trying to formulate a strategy that will give the party the best advantage. "We must work together...help each other..." she mutters distractedly.
DM Sanity Info:
Position: AN13 (unchanged)
Mage Armour - on Arm - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Bin - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Mira - 3 hours Light - on Mira's short spear - 1 hour Invisibility - on Conner - 6 minutes
Message - on Mira, cast by Wynn (and Angus) Magic Circle Against Evil - from Belkior (if applicable)
- Spells: (0-level 6 per day, 1st level 7 per day, 2nd level 6 per day, 3rd level 4 per day) 0-level: detect magic, read magic, light#, mage hand, open/close, ray of frost 1st-level: magic missile, burning hands, mage armor###, shield 2nd-level: glitterdust, invisibility## 3rd-fireball
Lang (AC 24; HP 100/100; Sunshine AC 23; HP 47/47) d20+17=34 d20+15=32 d20+6=7 d20+6=19 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 10:20:40 PM
Lang & Sunshine continue their forward movement, although at a slower rate as Xenia scouts ahead. He attemps to stay in the shadows, but that may prove more difficult as there are now 6 of him in the passageway.
Lang silently signals back to Thar that he is slowing down and to pace along behind him.
Move Silent 34 Hide 32 Listen 7 Spot 19
Longstrider - duration 3 hours
Hillside - Round 9 (DM JohnP) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 10:38:43 PM
Preparations are nearly complete and the scouts are creeping inside the tomb. What dangers await them inside?
Creeping along with her senses tuned, Xenia moves to the end of the tunnel and across to the wall. Once she entered the tomb proper the rogue saw that the wall was only 10 feet high, insignificant compared to the ceiling that arches 30 to 40 feet overhead. Beyond the wall, somewhere in the distance, Xenia sees sickly green torchlight reflected from the high point of the ceiling. At that point, the ceiling is probably 80 feet above the floor. But she sees nothing else as she looks about the space. She hears distant, echoing conversation but the acoustics of this place do not allow her to determine exactly where the voices are coming from.
Outside, Belkior casts his spell and scurries about to hide his companions from undead. After completing that, he returns to the tunnel entrance to protect three more people with his spell. DM Note -- Belkior was able to touch all of these people, plus three more after this. He can protect a total of 8 people.
Bin is nearly finished donning his armor. DM Note -- Finished after next round.
On the opposite side of the Wall of Fire, Syr stirs from his reverie and listens to what is occurring. He and Shadow wait for the Wall of Fire to end, which should be next round.
After receiving the spell from Belkior, Arm moves past the others in the tunnel until he is just behind Angus.
Kadaz decides to wait rather than pushing past the people ahead of him. Wynn does the same. Thar and Thunir also move forward.
After watching Xenia cross the open space, Conner moves ahead to the end of the tunnel and peers both ways into the space. His darkvision sees that the tunnel enters into a large alcove of a much larger space since it extends far past the limits of his vision. He can see the ends of the wall that Xenia is sheltering against but cannot make out any other details. On the plus side, he doesn't see anything lurking to attack the party as they exit the tunnel.
Angus directs the fighters and others in the tunnel after hearing Xenia's report. Then he flies ahead and pulls out a scroll.
Edmund is getting bored with holding the spear with the Light spell. Mira keeps binding the cultist lookout.
Lang pushes ahead until he is just behind Wynn and Conner in the tunnel, Sunshine at his heels.
Ash is still waiting for the Wall of Fire to end. Finally, it gutters out and the group will be able to move ahead.
Xenia (AC22, HP 48/48) /Active Spells Listed Below d20+31=42 d20+14=29 d20+19=38 d20+14=23 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:08:21 PM "All clear," the rogue reports. "No undead at the entrance. Going right."
Xenia pulls the goggles over her head and stores them in a pouch. Her lenses go back on her face, then she quietly steps five feet to the right.
Rolls and Actions MEA: Stow Goggles SA: Put on Lenses Hide 42 (+20 Invisible, -5 Full Speed) Move Silently 29 Spot 38 Listen 23
Movement and Position Xenia BJ15 (Double Move at 1/2 speed) Flappy Inside the Cave Somewhere.
Active Effects Bat (10 minutes) Longstrider (1 hour) Message (60 minutes) Invisibility (8 min) Speak with Animals (1 min)
Bag of Tricks 2/10 per week.
Conner [AC=22 HP=62/62] Message, Dark Vision, Invisible d20+3=15 d20+4=13 d20+11=28 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:19:54 PM
Conner drops the lit dagger at the mouth of the tunnel and slips to the floor of the cavern and immediately heads to the left to secure the flank. He moves as quietly as possible until he reaches the end of the wall and then peers around the corner.
If no enemies are immediately present he will whisper his observations to the group, otherwise he will withdraw back behind the wall and pass along his message from a safer distance.
Move silently=15 Spot=13 Hide=28 (+10 invisible)
Position = Bj 11
Wynn [AC=21 HP=46/59] Message, Hide from Undead d20+6=11 d20+6=9 d20+7=19 d20+7=18 Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:24:33 PM
Wynn follows Conner out of the cramped confines of the tunnel and immediately heads to the right to join the rogue. He draws his longsword as he moves and keeps his eyes peeled for danger. "Right behind you Xenia" he whispers as he moves.
Spot=11 Listen=9 Move Silently=19 Hide=18
Position = BH 17
Belkior/Sub Al (AC22, HP 52/60; Magic Circle Against Evil) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:26:46 PM
Belkior lays the spell upon himself as well. As the Wall of Fire burns itself out, he turns and enters the hole, hustling down the crumbling dirt and into the darkness.
Rolls and Actions Touch Self (I know that sounds bad.)
Movement and Position AW14 (Double Move)
Active Effects Magic Stone (3 stones for 30 minutes /Belkior 2, Edmund 1) Magic Circle Against Evil (80 minutes) Hold on Cultist (3/8 rounds)
Note: All within 10 feet of Belkior gain +2 to Saves from Protection from Evil
Day's Spells 0 - Detect Magic**, Detect poison*, Mending*, Read Magic* 1st - Bless*, Detect Evil, uHide from Undead, uMagic Stone, Sanctuary* (Protection from Evil+) 2nd - Delay Poison*, Hold Person*, uOwl's Wisdom*, Resist Energy*, Spiritual Weapon (Aid*) 3rd - Blindness/Deafness, Dispel Magic*, Prayer*, Searing Light* (uMagic Circle against Evil+*) 4th - Death Ward, Neutralize Poison+*, Summon Monster IV (uHoly Smite+*)
Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (1/50 - level 3) Pearl of Power L1 Used for the Day
Bin/Sub Al (AC22, HP34/45) Wednesday November 1st, 2006 11:32:27 PM
The final laces go through their eyes. No time to make them tight and fast. Not time.
"I'm done. Be right there." Bin looks up from dressing to catch Mira and Edmund nearby. Syr, Shadow and Ash wait on the other side of the black line of ash.
Rolls and Actions Donning Chain Shirt (Hasty 1/5 rounds)
Mira (AC 17 Mage Armor, 30/ 40 HP) Thursday November 2nd, 2006 12:36:23 AM
Mira straightens up after assuring herself that the cultist isn't going anywhere in the near future. Placing her hands on her low back, she stretches backwards, and scans the others approaching the tunnel entrance. "'bout ready?" she asks those who are making up the rear guard.
Catching Edmund's eye, she addresses the wizard: "Edmund, there's no sense in me going invisible 'cause I've been trained up as a combat sorcerer. You know, fire, frost, that kind of thing." Mira reaches out to take the shortspear with the light spell before continuing, "I'm gonna' make youinvisible! That way, you can move around, open doors, do spells that help us out, and such without being seen. You'll only become visible if you threaten a foe with a weapon or a spell. Okay?"
The green-eyed sorcerer then casts the magic over her friend.
DM Sanity Info:
Position: AN13 (unchanged)
Mage Armour - on Arm - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Bin - 3 hours Mage Armour - on Mira - 3 hours Light - on Mira's short spear - 1 hour Invisibility - on Conner - 6 minutes Invisibility - on Edmund - 6 minutes
Message - on Mira, cast by Wynn (and Angus) Magic Circle Against Evil - from Belkior (if applicable)
- Spells: (0-level 6 per day, 1st level 7 per day, 2nd level 6 per day, 3rd level 4 per day) 0-level: detect magic, read magic, light#, mage hand, open/close, ray of frost 1st-level: magic missile, burning hands, mage armor###, shield 2nd-level: glitterdust, invisibility### 3rd-fireball
Syr Thursday November 2nd, 2006 12:45:15 AM
Syr stands patiently by as the wall begins to flicker and die down. He positions himself near the shortest point to rejoin the main group and prepares for a sprint. To Mira through the message spell, "Just a few more seconds and I'll race to the back of the group." As he stares at the wall ready to move, he shares the contents of the message spell with Shadow and Bin.
Arm (ac: 18 (20) base + mage armor [+2 vs. evil] hp 27/27) d20+4=21 d20+11=30 Thursday November 2nd, 2006 5:52:24 AM
Assuming that Sunshine will go with Lang to the left, Arm slips in behind him and moves to the right to stand next to Wynn. As the rest file in, he nudges him down the wall further so that they all may fit in. While he awaits to rest of the formation, Arm peers intently into the gloom (spot=21, listen=30).
Kadaz (AC 24, HP 55/63), hide from undead Thursday November 2nd, 2006 6:20:36 AM
Kadaz advances with the line, headed for the darkness. During this wait he opens his vial of antitoxin and drinks it. The big battle is probably coming up so it time to get ready. He positions his other potion in a convenient yet secure pouch, ready to pull it out and drink it if necessary.
antitoxin - 600 rounds hide from undead - 10 min/level of Belkior
Thunir (NPC - DM JohnP) Thursday November 2nd, 2006 7:44:50 AM
The dwarf ranger heads straight down the tunnel and into the space, ending up near Xenia and the wall facing the tunnel.
Thunir looks at the floor and walls as he moves. Nodding, he whispers to whomever may be close by, "Old, really old, stonework. No mortar and look how close they fitted the stones together."
Position = BI14
Ash (AC 15; HP 26/26) & Shelya (AC 19; HP 37/37) - Barkskin (Sub - DM JohnP) Thursday November 2nd, 2006 8:10:38 AM
Ash wakes from his reverie and moves closer to the tunnel entrance. Suspecting that he and Shelya will need as much protection as possible, he casts Barkskin on himself and shares it with Shelya.
Actions Move - 20 feet, AL14 or closer to tunnel Standard - cast Barkskin
Spells 0 - DC 14 - Cure Minor Wounds, Guidance, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance 1 - DC 15 - Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Magic Fang, Produce Flame 2 - DC 16 - Barkskin*, Lesser Restoration, Summon Swarm 3 - DC 17 - Call Lightning, Cure Moderate Wounds
Shadow (AC 21/18 HP 28/28) Thursday November 2nd, 2006 9:16:18 AM
Shadow is starting to get concerned as the he hears the group has already headed into the cavern while some of them are still way outside. He tries to wait patiently for the wall of flame to disappear, but is having a hard time of it.
Once the wall disappears he will run forward to the cave entrance and then slow down, but try to catch up with the group.
Angus Ac 24/26 (evil) Hp 34 spells below d20+3=12 Thursday November 2nd, 2006 9:18:15 AM
Angus is happy with his handiwork as Lang and his images march forward.
Angus flys up to the ceiling (10 feet) and then over the heads of his fellows and into the chamber.
On the message line Angus whispers "I am taking top cover in the room. Everyone keep your eyes open and don't bunch up."
Angus gains altitude upon entering the chamber and has a look around.
Mage armor - 8 hours total Protection from evil - 16 minutes (extended) Polymorph - 8 minutes Message - Angus, Lang, Thar, Mira, Xenia, Syr, Shadow, Belkior Message from Wynn to Angus Protection from Arrows - scroll 3rd level Invisibility 8 minutes Invisibility on Xenia 8 minutes Detect Magic Shield 8 minutes Mirror Image from scroll 3rd level on Lang 5 images
Rod of Extend 2/3
Thar ail Baerer AC 20/21, hp 41, Message, Hide from Undead, Prot from Evil Thursday November 2nd, 2006 10:05:15 AM
Thar will silently move into the cavern, trying to remain as quiet and unobtrusive as possible. He'll remain near Arm, and keep his swords ready. Using his darkvision, he'll try to see if anything is apparent in the cavern that looks threatening.
Edmund (AC: 12, HP: 27/27, Invisible) Thursday November 2nd, 2006 4:16:40 PM
Edmund looks up from his reverie with the spear as Mira takes it from him. As she begins speaking, he glances over his shoulder at the wall of fire. Her words quickly catch his attention, however.
"Invisible?" he asks in a voice whice belies both skepticism and doubt. "Oh, I don't know about that. I'd rather not, in fact. What if I don't reappear? No, best to stay visible. I rather like being able to see my hands. Thank you anywa--"
And suddenly he is invisible. The response is immediate.
"AHHH! I can't see my feet! I can't see my feet!"
Dust rises as Edmund seems to be jumping up and down.
"I can't see my hands! I can't see my hands! AHHH!"
After several moments of this, Edmund quiets down, possibly because he has fallen over. A series of seemingly unending and uninterrupted questions quickly follows.
"What if I don't reappear? What if I am invisible forever? What if the monsters die before I can threaten them? How long is it supposed to last? What if I bump into someone? What if only part of me reappears? What if my head doesn't reappear? What if my head appears, but nothing else does!?"
Edmund is hardly distracted by the wall of fire finally extinguishing itself (at the end of this round, yes?). He continues to ask paranoid questions, though with decreasing frequency, eventually just petering out to moaning unhappily to himself something aking to, "What will I do? What will I do?"
Edmund will still do as Mira asks, however, and remains standing near-at hand.
DM Sanity Info. Spells in Effect: Invisibility (from Mira)
Lang (AC 24; HP 100/100; Sunshine AC 23; HP 47/47) d20+17=27 d20+15=25 d20+6=12 d20+6=23 Thursday November 2nd, 2006 10:21:26 PM
Lang can see that the passageway opens up into a much larger area. He continues his methodical movement forward. Once into the larger area he will move to one side, hugging the wall and trying to remain hidden and silent. This will also let his comrades move into the open area.
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