Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+5=21 d20+5=6 Monday November 13th, 2006 9:30:25 PM
Theodore stays where he is, seeing that his friends have everything under control.
He keeps his eyes open, in case anything suspicious sneaks up on them. (Spot 21, Listen 6)
DM Shegger d20+9=16 d6+3=9 d20+9=20 d6+3=6 Monday November 13th, 2006 9:53:25 PM
The wounded zombie gives a dry gurgle and slams Vauhwyt's bear one last time. The beast's skull bounces off the stone floor and the bear collapses and disappears. (Zombie hits Vauhwyt's bear for 9 HP damage; Bear is dead)
The other zombie steps up and pummels Rose's bear. (Zombie hits Rose's bear for 6 HP damage)
Vorelle steps into the fray and drops the wounded zombie, splitting its rotten skull with her handaxe. (Vorelle kills zombie)
Vauhwyt stabs with her spear, finding the abdomen of the last zombie. Pulling her spear back, she brings some guts with her. (Hits zombie for 9 HP damage)
Berlon squeezes by the liontaur and lands his own blow half a second after Vauhwyt, smashing the zombies shoulder with a powerful thud. (Hits zombie for 9 HP damage)
Rose's bear snarls in anger at this unnatural creature that's attacking it. The bear lands two blows that stagger the zombie so that its bite misses. (Hits zombie for 5 & 6 HP damage)
Oni and Theodore keep vigilance while their friends handle the monsters. They still notice no other danger.
Posting Report for 11/6/06 Monday November 13th, 2006 9:58:46 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXX Berlon XOXOX Dietrich XXXXX Olyn XXXXO Oni XXOXX Rose OXOXX Theodore XXXXX Vauhwyt XXXXX Vorelle XXXXX
ADM Shegger
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 63/63] d20+12=15 d6+3=4 Tuesday November 14th, 2006 1:04:44 AM
Vorelle moves to the other zombie and chops at it with her handaxe.
[Hit AC 15 for 4 damage]
Oni Tuesday November 14th, 2006 2:33:59 AM
Oni hears the sound of battle up ahead. One glance tells him there is no room for help. He thinks to himself, the air would be much better outside.
Dietrich Tuesday November 14th, 2006 9:51:47 AM
Dietrich is impressed by the resilience of the &Ļ%&Ļ% zombies. As thereīre already more than enough fighting them, he stays ready with his bow, watching the doors, for the case that anything comes from that direction.
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC18, HP28) d20+7=25 d8+1=5 d20+7=13 d6=6 d20+3=10 d20+3=6 Tuesday November 14th, 2006 12:44:51 PM
Mookie says, "Boss, you need a hand?"
"Nah, not yet," answers Vauhwyt.
She drops her spear and steps up five feet into the gap where the bear was and takes a full attack. Her armor spikes impale the zombie for 5; her spiked gauntlet hits AC 13 for 6 damage, and her two paws hit AC 10 and 6 -- two misses.
"Mookie, there is one thing. Pick up my spear for me, willya?"
"Sure!" Mookie steps 5 feet behind the liontaur, picks up the spear (so long as there is no one nearby to take the AoO), and puts it in Vauhwyt's carrying straps on her back.
SPELLS
Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 3 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 66r d20+9=17 d8+2=8 Tuesday November 14th, 2006 7:49:03 PM
"Stinking, rotting, corpses of evil! Gaaah!"
Eloquent as ever, Berlon takes another swipe at whichever undead is closest.
Heavy Mace attack hits AC 17 for 8 damage.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Tuesday November 14th, 2006 10:03:22 PM
"Are you guys okay?" Theodore hollers into the room, unable to see past all the bodies to what's going on. "Do you need any arcane help? Anyone?"
Macaw pecks the wizard on his head which causes the youth to wince.
DM Shegger Tuesday November 14th, 2006 10:19:49 PM
Vorelle steps into the last zombie and hacks into its neck. (Hits zombie for 4 HP damage)
Oni, Dietrich, and Theodore stand back and allow those in closer quarters to destroy the last creature.
Vauhwyt moves in and stabs the zombie with her pointy armor and Berlon finishes the job by caving in the zombie's skull. The deader slumps against Vauhwyt who steps away in disgust.
The undead are dead once again. Their souls are given another chance at the after life.
There are no immediate signs of egress in the pantry. Back in the kitchen, you still have the three unexplored doors to the north and one to the west.
Oni Wednesday November 15th, 2006 12:15:26 AM
"Do we want to split up, probably search this place faster," his nervousness is palpable
Vorelle d20+11=25 d20+14=20 Wednesday November 15th, 2006 12:46:25 AM
Loath to split up the party, Vorelle returns to the kitchen to see what other tracks may be there.
Dietrich Wednesday November 15th, 2006 6:50:31 AM
Dietrich listens to the suggestion of splitting up the party so as to accelerate the search.
But, considering the past experiences, the warrior prefers a slower and safer approach.
"We wont split up now. The main party will stay in the kitchen. The scouts go together check the exits some feet ahead, than come back and check the other door and so on, till we know what lies ahead in every direction. The main-group keeps ready to help out the scouts. Once we have this intelligence, we decide where to move to."
Vauhwyt Wednesday November 15th, 2006 3:58:15 PM
Vauhwyt checks the zombies for valuables.
"Doetrich, maybe we should do just one door ar a time, instead of opening all three."
She opens the door(s) as directed by him, though.
Rose Wednesday November 15th, 2006 5:09:45 PM
Rose creeps up "I'll open a door, that way someone can be ready to attack when I open it."
If they take rose up on her offer she'll open the door so that she's behind it when it opens if it opens towards her.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 65r d20+1=21 Wednesday November 15th, 2006 5:47:37 PM
Berlon sneers as the zombie falls beneath his mace. "Undead," he huffs and puffs, "my life is full of undead and Swamp Goblins. I still don't know which smells worse."
While Vauhwyt searches the remains, Berlon makes a search of the room.
Search Check 21 (nat 20! woot!)
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+5=20 Wednesday November 15th, 2006 10:16:55 PM
Theodore agrees with Berlon. "Yeah. Undead. Pfff!"
He returns to the kitchen and watches as the others mill about discussing how to go about opening a door. "One at a time sounds like a good idea. Perhaps we should listen at the door before we open it."
That said, he moves to the western door and puts his ear to it. (Listen 20)
DM Shegger Wednesday November 15th, 2006 10:29:35 PM
Vorelle Highlight to display spoiler: {You find many tracks through the dust, back and forth, obliterating other tracks. The freshest ones are of your own friends. You can't identify any other specific ones.}
Most agree with opening one door at a time. Not deciding on a particular door, Theodore finally moves to the west door. He places his ear to the door for a few moments. Rising back up, he shakes his head. "I don't hear anything."
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 63/63] Thursday November 16th, 2006 12:17:32 AM
Vorelle nocks an arrow, then takes up a position where she can cover whoever is opening the door.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Thursday November 16th, 2006 9:34:40 PM
Theodore opens the door and jumps out of the way. "Aaah!"
Then he looks back into the room, ready for combat.
DM Shegger Thursday November 16th, 2006 9:35:56 PM
OOC - Two posts?! What's going on guys?!
Vauhwyt (AC17, HP54 of 57, Grapple DC25) and Mookie (AC18, HP28) and Bear (AC13, HP12 of 19) d20+1=14 Thursday November 16th, 2006 10:32:42 PM
[Sorry Shegger -- home sick from work today. Mostly sleeping.]
Vauhwyt springs up. I'll open the doorr!" she says, her accent betraying her fearlessness.
She opens the door that Theo was listening to. (Str check 14) If not, she'll ask for and use the chime of opening.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 64r Thursday November 16th, 2006 11:25:13 PM
"For the love of..."
Berlon attempts to open the door Theo just listened at...
Oni Friday November 17th, 2006 2:27:01 AM Laughs inwardly as the others all want to open a door.
Dietrich Friday November 17th, 2006 6:33:45 AM
Dietrich listens to his friends and worries about how his Windbourne Hills accent sometimes makes communication difficult. He never had in mind opening all doors at once!
What he suggested was exactly for the scouts to go together make a reconnaiscence of each door, one at a time, while the noisy partymembers wait in the kitchen. After we have the intelligence about what lays ahead, the party could decide which way to go.
With some already opening a door, Dietrich stays with his bow ready to shoot. But he repeats: "Only Vorelle, Rose and Vauhwyt should go to have a first look."
Olyn Friday November 17th, 2006 10:40:51 AM
Stands there with the 3.
rose d20+10=25 d20+7=25 Friday November 17th, 2006 9:14:09 PM
ooc: at least i'm not the only one to miss a post :)
Rose will open whichever door is choosen after checking it for traps.
search: 25 disable device: 25
DM Shegger Friday November 17th, 2006 10:31:35 PM
As others prepare for combat, Theodore pushes the door open and leaps to the side. For a moment, all is quiet. But then! All remains quiet...
Looking into the room, it appears to be vacant. At one time, it looks like it served as sleeping quarters for numerous people. There are four rotted cots and an old beaten up chest.
You estimate the room is about fifteen feet, east to west, and twenty feet, north to south. You find no other immediate objects of interest.
OOC - Next post will be Monday night. I have a fight Sunday evening and won't be able to post.
Vorelle d20+11=26 d20+14=19 Sunday November 19th, 2006 11:50:26 PM
Cautiously, Vorelle steps into the room. Once inside, she glances down, looking for tracks or other signs that anyone has been in here.
[Search 26, Survival 19]
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 63r Monday November 20th, 2006 4:49:59 PM
Berlon makes his way over to Dietrich, and in voice just above a whisper he says, "This is where you tell them what to do..."
He then smiles and nods in an exaggerated fashion, pointing an elbow towards the chest...
Oni Monday November 20th, 2006 6:14:04 PM
Oni relaxes in the vanguard. There seems to be no threat at the moment.
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC18, HP28) Monday November 20th, 2006 7:42:36 PM
Vauhwyt follows Vorelle. She looks in the cots and asks Rose to check the chest.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Monday November 20th, 2006 9:33:27 PM
Theodore peeks about the room and then moves back into the kitchen to stand guard.
"Did anyone get a chance to look at that altar? It might be beneficial to know who the patron deity of this monastery is. Perhaps we could glean some information on future obstacles."
DM Shegger Monday November 20th, 2006 9:34:15 PM
Vorelle finds no evidence of anything having recently been in this room.
Berlon and Vauhwyt are curious about the chest, the liontaur asks Rose to check it out for traps.
Oni hangs back with the three Dirt City warriors who are still wide-eyed with wonder. They whisper excitedly amongst themselves about zombies and gargoyles.
Theodore suggests backtracking a bit to look over the altar before moving on.
Posting Report for 11/13/06 Monday November 20th, 2006 9:39:25 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXX Berlon XXXXX Dietrich OXXXO Olyn OOOXO Oni XXXXX Rose XOXXO Theodore XXXXX Vauhwyt XXXXX Vorelle XXXXX
ADM Shegger
Vorelle d20+12=16 Monday November 20th, 2006 11:58:43 PM
Since there are no tracks, Vorelle looks about for anything else of general interest. [By the way, are there windows in the room?]
[Spot 16]
Dietrich Tuesday November 21st, 2006 6:34:19 AM
Dietrich agrees with checking the chest and having a closer look at the altar. As heīd asked before, knowing of which entity this monastery is could help a lot in solving this quest.
He remains vigilant and waits for the new info. Than the party should proceed with checking the other doors.
Olyn Tuesday November 21st, 2006 11:08:43 AM
Perhaps you 3 can guard the rear of this conglomeration while the professionals scout ahead. And anything you think is a threat, hollar. And dont worry lads, Oni and I are here to cover you should the need arise.
Vauhwyt d20+2=16 d20+11=30 d20+8=14 Tuesday November 21st, 2006 3:08:46 PM
If Rose is busy, Vauhwyt will search for traps and then open the chest.
Search 16
If she finds a trap, she'll disarm it: Disarm 30.
Then she casts a mage hand to try to open the chest.
If that fails, then she tries to open the lid with her longspear.
If that fails she'll try to gently lift the lid.
If that fails she'll try to open locks: Open locks 14.
If that faisl, she'll take 20 to open the lock: 28.
If that fails she'll just lift and carry the chest along.
Rose d20+10=15 d20+9=16 d20+10=19 Tuesday November 21st, 2006 7:15:49 PM
Rose will quickly search the chest for traps and open it.
search: 15 disable device: 16 open lock: 19
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 62r Tuesday November 21st, 2006 8:03:16 PM
Amidst the bustle of activity, Berlon tries to stay out of the way and to keep an eye out so the group doesn't get ambushed.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+7=19 d20+13=23 d20+15=34 Tuesday November 21st, 2006 10:21:12 PM
"All right," Theodore says to Dietrich. "Well, I'm going back to take a look at the altar. See if I can't figure something out. I'll be careful."
Theodore troops back to the altar and begins to inspect it. (Knowledge Religion 19, Knowledge Arcana 23, Spellcraft 34)
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+7=19 d20+13=23 d20+15=34 Tuesday November 21st, 2006 10:22:18 PM
"All right," Theodore says to Dietrich. "Well, I'm going back to take a look at the altar. See if I can't figure something out. I'll be careful."
Theodore troops back to the altar and begins to inspect it. (Knowledge Religion 19, Knowledge Arcana 23, Spellcraft 34)
Vauhwyt Tuesday November 21st, 2006 10:34:43 PM
Vauhwyt calls to Theo, "Theo! Where are you going all on your lonesome? Please stay with the group! Who knows what might spring out at you!"
DM Shegger Tuesday November 21st, 2006 10:39:18 PM
Vorelle does notice four windows peering from the room. One to the north, one to the south, and two to the west. The windows are barred on the outside and look out over the steep cliff and the ocean beyond.
Dietrich urges the group to check the newly found chest and the altar in the dining hall. Olyn tries to reassure the three anxious warriors with words and a task to perform: serving as rearguard for the party.
Sharif nods at the cleric. "Yes, sir!"
Vauhwyt and Rose pick over the chest. Deciding it's safe, Rose flips the heavy timbers open. Inside, you find nothing too interesting, unless you're in the market for ancient, bug eaten clothes and shoes.
Berlon keeps his eyes peeled but doesn't notice any immenent danger.
Theodore goes back into the dining hall to scrutinize the altar and comes hustling back a few moments later. "Marteaus! It's to Marteaus!"
Vorelle d20+11=28 d20+12=20 Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 1:12:51 AM
Vorelle surpresses a strong urge to break the altar of Marteus into a thousand pieces. No sense borrowing trouble.
Instead, she turns her attentions back to this larger room, which hasn't yet been fully explored. She does a cursory search, on the lookout for anything interesting.
[Search 28; Spot 20]
Dietrich Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 6:20:26 AM
"Ļ%$&%*&ĻMArteus!"
Dietrich gets even more worried than before. He knew that some evil entity was behind this curse, but Marteus is one of the worse, particularly after their last encounter.
After the new info is digested, the knight says: "Letīs continue. Scouts, check the next door."
He continues with the longbow ready.
Oni Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 1:37:21 PM
Oni watches as Theodore passes him and the lads. When the mage comes running back yelling Marteus's name, Oni winces. Looking over to the lads he hopes they know little about the Gods.
"Lads, do you know anything about the Gods? As for myself, as a young taur I was taught very little. I learned a little about Alemi and Domi. They were always said to be of the 'good' ilk. Marteus and Gargul were always mentioned with the 'bad' ilk. So i guess if i had to chose back then, i would have followed the path of Domi." He switches the axe from hand to hand.
"How about the Drow? Any knowledge. Well I will impart some first hand knowledge to you. Firsat, they tend to live underground. Their body and hair look like mine. They are a fearsome foe if battleing more than a few.
"One thing i did learn to the good. When they fight, or do battle, they will watch one anothers backsides. For instance the three of you could chose one to constantly watch the backs of the other two. After a while switch it around. It is a great boon to be in battle knowing you have to deal with what is in front of you, and not bewhind.
"I heard it said it was a tactic given them by their goddess Jancassis. After being their captive for many years, well, i guess i became a true believer. I now consider her as my Goddess. Goddess of revenge i am told. Odd, a cleric once blessed me, and i recieved this new skin, and coloring. Is it a reminder of a revenge I must enact, or what? Guess i will need to find out. Ok lads, up and at it, time to move." Vorelle had just entered the room and was searching in her usual earnest way.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 61r Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 3:26:51 PM
Berlon listens intently to Oni, but says nothing. He nods once or twice, but otherwise focuses on reloading his heavy crossbow.
"Hush, Theo, keep your voice down. Doubtless evil still lurks here..."
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 6:41:07 PM
Vauhwyt listens intently to Oni, and his words remind her of her own sacred vows to the Lady of Spiders. Just then Mookie pipes up.
"Boss, did you find Captain Ghost's dead daughter in that chest? Maybe she's hiding under a cot?"
Vauhwyt flushes red and her tail droops. "Mookie, you are right. This is getting us no nearer to our true goal. Let us press on."
When Theo reports that the altar is devoted to Marteus, it raises the liontaur's spirits in a grim way. "I've sworn to avenge the Captain's loss of his daughter, and I've sworn to make Marteus pay. Maybe, just maybe, this place will give me the chance to satisfy both my vows."
She is eager to move on to the next door, to the north.
Olyn 2d6(4+3)=7 Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 7:11:38 PM
I walk up to the altar to Martues. I reach into my pocket and pull out a vial of holy water blessed by the head priest to Wardd and after opening it, pour the contents onto the altar. I then reach into my pouch and pull out 2 six sided dice and throw them onto the altar while asking for a blessing from Wardd. I smile widely when a 4 and a 3 come up on the dice, and leave them on the altar. Walking back to the group I say aloud, take that you piece of crap.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+5=23 Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 9:30:23 PM
Theodore nods at Dietrich. "Which door next, then?" He marches to the western most door on the north wall and puts his ear against it. (Listen 23)
DM Shegger Wednesday November 22nd, 2006 9:40:10 PM
Theodore's revelation causes a stir among his friends. Dietrich swears vehemently and even Vorelle shows a flash of disgust.
Olyn gives Marteaus the finger by desecrating his altar. The rest of the group moves to take up position while Theodore listens at the northwestern door.
He moves away and shakes his head, giving the "nothing heard" signal.
The three Dirt City warriors appear more confident after Oni and Olyn's repeated attempts to bolster their courage. They fan out a bit and keep an eye on the kitchen exits while the rest of the party examines the next door.
(OOC - Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. That's an order! The next post will be Sunday evening.)
rose d20+9=22 d20+8=17 d20+10=22 d20+10=26 Saturday November 25th, 2006 8:21:18 PM
rose will check the door for traps before opening it.
disable device: 22 listen: 17 open lock: 22 search: 26
Dietrich Sunday November 26th, 2006 10:07:18 AM
Dietrich waits ready for the next door (which Roseīs just checked) to be open, bow ready to fire.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Sunday November 26th, 2006 11:04:00 AM
Mookie has his bag of tricks ready. Vauhwyt opens the next door.
Olyn Sunday November 26th, 2006 11:28:32 AM
waits.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 60r Sunday November 26th, 2006 7:14:31 PM
Crossbow loaded and ready, the gnome tries to move into better position to shoot if anything should come through the door...
Vorelle Monday November 27th, 2006 12:04:45 AM
Ignoring the altar for the moment, Vorelle joins the line of archers, also ready to fire at any danger that should appear when the door is open.
DM SteveK (OOC) Monday November 27th, 2006 8:13:29 AM
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving! Isnt Sheggar doing great with the module? I'm rapidly typing up the next one and am open to some suggestions from y'all :)
Go Dirt City Heroes!
BigTim-Olyn Monday November 27th, 2006 10:30:55 AM
I have a suggestion Steve, how about you actually give us a breather before starting this next module. We didnt have time to do anything worthwhile before the start of this one.
(DM SteveK: good suggestion BigTim! I think I've got between-time plugged into the space between the current adventure and the next) :-)
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Monday November 27th, 2006 9:42:19 PM
Theodore stands five feet behind the line of archers and eagerly awaits the opening of the door.
DM Shegger Monday November 27th, 2006 9:44:26 PM
Rose examines the door for any signs of nastiness. Finding none, she pulls the door open. The room turns out to be nothing more than a closet. Old aprons and cleaning tools (brush, mop, etc.) adorn the closet. A cursory glance provides nothing of interest.
You now have two doors, on the north side of the kitchen, yet unexplored. You also recall a set of stairs heading to the second level, back in the dining hall.
Oni & Olyn Highlight to display spoiler: {"This is kind of boring," Sharif whispers.}
Posting Report for 10/20/06 Monday November 27th, 2006 9:53:16 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXOO Berlon XXXOO Dietrich XXXOO Olyn XXXOO Oni OXOOO Rose XOXOO Theodore XXXOO Vauhwyt XXXOO Vorelle XXXOO
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Sorry I missed yesterday's post. I'll still post five times this week.
ADM Shegger
rose d20+9=22 d20+8=10 d20+10=29 d20+10=25 Monday November 27th, 2006 10:27:29 PM
Rose will check the next door for traps before opening it.
disable device: 22 listen: 10 open lock: 29 search: 25
ooc: how much time is left on rose's bear?
Vauhwyt Monday November 27th, 2006 11:08:56 PM
After the next door is checked by Rose, Vauhwyt will open it.
Vorelle Tuesday November 28th, 2006 12:43:42 AM
Vorelle chokes back an odd giggle as the broom closet is revealed. So much for the wild life of an adventurer.
She quickly regains her composure, though, and turns her attention--not to mention her bow--to the next door.
Olyn Tuesday November 28th, 2006 2:02:52 AM
nods in agreement with Sharif.
waits still.
Oni Tuesday November 28th, 2006 3:25:49 AM
"Ah yes, the life of the warrior. Lots of downtime, and then a little intense fighting. If you live, more boring times ahead. I look forward to boring." He talks to noone in particular, but does glance at the lads from time to time.
Dietrich Tuesday November 28th, 2006 6:28:03 AM
Dietrich continues alert and ready for combat, when the next door is opened. Thereīll be dangers soon enough...
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 59r Tuesday November 28th, 2006 1:06:08 PM
Berlon shakes his head but doesn't say anything. He'll merely stay with the rest of the group with his crossbow ready.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Tuesday November 28th, 2006 9:13:56 PM
Theodore waits for Rose or Vauhwyt to open the next door. Again, he lets those more skilled with weapons take the front.
DM Shegger Tuesday November 28th, 2006 9:28:22 PM
(OOC - Rose's bear has 3 minutes left.)
Rose finds no traps on the door and pushes it inward. It squeaks on rusty hinges as is moves. Beyond the door, a narrow passage leads northeast to another door. This door is a little sturdier than the others, appearing to be made of iron. It also appears to be locked.
Olyn Wednesday November 29th, 2006 1:43:58 AM
Put your game faces on boys and girls, looks like the fun is about to resume.
I position myself where me, and my business end of the crossbow has an unobstructed view down the hallway to the other door.
Dietrich Wednesday November 29th, 2006 6:25:43 AM
"Friends, just before we go check the iron door, letīs see whatīs behind this last door here. I donīt want any surprises coming from behind us later."
Dietrich closes the door and positions himself to guard the last remaining wooden door in the kitchen.
Omi Wednesday November 29th, 2006 5:09:09 PM
Oni watches as Dietrich closes his door. He nods his head in the affirmative. Shifting his focus back to the last unopened door, he asks, "so exactly what are we doing? Are we tro search every room, and kill everything that is not dead? Or is there some other goal in mind?"
Vauhwyt Wednesday November 29th, 2006 5:09:22 PM
The liontaur opens the door indicated by Dietrich.
She tells Oni, "We have to find the captain's daughter, or whatever remains of herr. But in the meantime, why not kill stuff that should have died long ago anyway. I got no problem destroying undead for free."
Mookie chimes in, "Not that there's anything wrong with being paid, though!"
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 58r Wednesday November 29th, 2006 6:16:14 PM
Berlon agrees with Dietrich regarding the final door. He silently motions that the group should make haste...
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Wednesday November 29th, 2006 10:10:52 PM
Theodore feels Olyn's energy wash over him and is eager to go through the iron door and discover what it protects.
Then Dietrich reins the party in and suggests opening the last door before moving on. The wizard's shoulder slumps and he moves back behind the fighters.
DM Shegger Wednesday November 29th, 2006 10:36:28 PM
The three Dirt City warriors smile and fidget about when Olyn predicts emminent action. Then, like a snuffed candle, Dietrich focuses the party's attention on the remaining door.
Vauhwyt pushes the door in, revealing a courtyard. The courtyard extends about two feet west where it slants northeast about twenty feet, straightens out for ten feet (serving as the northern border), where the wall curves in to the courtyard. There is a rusted iron gate that stands open, leading to a path beyond. Within the courtyard you notice a withered tree and an old stone well.
Vorelle d20+11=30 d20+14=29 Thursday November 30th, 2006 1:05:47 AM
Vorelle steps forward a little and begins scanning the ground for tracks.
[Search 30, Survival 29]
Dietrich Thursday November 30th, 2006 6:44:31 AM
Seeing that thereīs no immediate threat from the last door, Dietrich too is eager to explore that iron door.
He motions for Rose and Vauhwyt to check it out for traps and to listen.
After Vorelle has checked for tracks, he also motions her to join the other scouts at the iron door.
Finally, he says to the 3 kids to close the wooden door to the courtyard, but to keep guarding it, while the mainparty keeps ready for action on the iron-door.
Olyn Thursday November 30th, 2006 12:25:33 PM
Waits and readies himself at the hallway.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 57r Thursday November 30th, 2006 5:52:48 PM
Careful not to mess up any tracks, Berlon continues standing guard, crossbow at the ready.
Vauhwyt d20+11=20 d20+2=9 Thursday November 30th, 2006 7:20:13 PM
Vauhwyt tries to jimmy the door open. Disable Device check 20.
Then she takes a look at the well. Search 9
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Thursday November 30th, 2006 9:25:26 PM
Theodore waits with Berlon and Olyn while Vauhwyt fiddles with the door.
DM Shegger Thursday November 30th, 2006 9:28:31 PM
Vorelle inspects the ground but finds no tracks.
Dietrich directs the group back to the iron door beyond the last door the party had opened. He asks the three Dirty City warriors to watch over the courtyard door. They reluctantly agree, not liking to be left behind, but deffering to Dietrich's veteran experience.
Olyn, Berlon, and Theodore wait patiently while Vauhwyt tries to open the door. Unfortunately, she does not possess the necessary skills to open it. (Requires an open lock check or strength check to open)
Vorelle Friday December 1st, 2006 2:47:29 AM
As the others work to open the door, Vorelle again draws her bow and moves into position where she can shoot anything hostile that appears in the doorway. She waits for the door to be opened.
Dietrich Friday December 1st, 2006 6:26:18 AM
Dietrich waits for his more dexter friends to open the door without violence.
The warrior keeps ready with his bow.
Vauhwyt Friday December 1st, 2006 3:43:44 PM
[OOC: Anything interesting in the well?]
Vauhwyt suggests using the Pirate Captain's chime of opening.
Oni Friday December 1st, 2006 4:04:44 PM
Oni places hismself between the main pasrty and thr lsds.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 56r d20+2=15 Friday December 1st, 2006 9:10:59 PM
"Well," Berlon says with a sigh and a shrug, "looks like this situation calls for raw muscle..."
Looking at the others, most notably Dietrich, he shrugs once more, then pantomimes rolling up sleeves before attempting to brute the door open.
Strength Check 15
Should that not get the job done, he will use the Chime of Opening (second use)
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20=14 Friday December 1st, 2006 9:57:18 PM
Theodore also puts his own unimpressive might against the door. (Strength check 14)
DM Shegger Friday December 1st, 2006 10:27:13 PM
While some of the party stand back and cover the door, Berlon and Theodore decide to try their luck against the heavy portal. Unfortunately, luck is not with them at the moment. The door budges only slightly, creating an awful din as the hinges scream in protest. Perhaps if some more muscle were added to the equation...
Vauhwyt Highlight to display spoiler: {You discover nothing in the well, which might or might not be odd. In such an old place as this, a lack of water could mean nothing at all.}
Olyn Saturday December 2nd, 2006 8:54:55 AM
Waits...
Dietrich d20+4=13 Sunday December 3rd, 2006 12:18:33 PM
As nobody was able to open the door with subtility, Dietrich tries rough strenght: str 13
The first attempt wasnīt fruitful though, so he makes way for Rose to try her hand again.
Vorelle d20+1=4 Sunday December 3rd, 2006 12:31:35 PM
Knowing she is not the strongest in the party, Vorelle attempts merely to assist somebody else with the door. Unfortunately, she is unable to do even that much.
[Strength check 4; fail to Aid Another]
loretta d20+10=13 d20+10=14 d20+10=27 Sunday December 3rd, 2006 11:05:45 PM
ooc: sorry for not posting I've been sick.
Rose finally moves forward to unlock the door. she was wondering if the others could do it, but it's nice to be needed.
open lock: 13, 14, 27
if that doesnt work she'll take 20
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 55r Monday December 4th, 2006 1:45:47 AM
Berlon huffs and puffs after his failed attempt at forcing the door. He steps back and lets the others do their thing, and if it still isn't opened after a quick breather, he will use the Chime of Opening.
Oni Monday December 4th, 2006 12:15:48 PM
Oni watches as the others wrestle with the door. Patiently he waits and watches.
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC18, HP28) (enlarged) d20+11=29 d20+11=19 d100=88 Monday December 4th, 2006 4:42:26 PM
Vauhwyt is impatient. She casts Enlarge Person on herself. Now huge, she has a +8 bonus to open doors, in addition to her +3 Str bonus. Her open check is a 29.
Spell failure check is a 88 -- no prob.
When the door opens, she tumbles in, using her Tumble skill to avoid any AoOs from people or corpses waiting on the other side.
Tumble check (-1 adjustment for being bigger than usual) is a 19, wich beats the needed DC15.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20=2 Monday December 4th, 2006 9:29:24 PM
Theodore steps up to help Dietrich and Vauhwyt if they need the help. Otherwise, he stands back and keeps his crossbow trained at the ceiling unless a bad guy shows up.
DM Shegger Monday December 4th, 2006 9:49:02 PM
Dietrich can't summon the strength to move the door so he steps away and lets Rose come forward to try her luck.
The halfling concentrates on the lock. First try...nothing. Second try...nothing. Third try...click!
Vauhwyt pushes through the crowd and suddenly becomes much larger. Shoving the door in, she tumbles through the portal and springs to her feet.
The room is circular. It appears to be a small study. A desk with writing implements adorns the center of the room. Musty tomes line dusty shelves along the wall. A staircase spirals up to the next level.
Posting Report for 11/27/06 Monday December 4th, 2006 9:53:47 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXX Berlon XXXXX Dietrich XXXXX Olyn XXXOX Oni XXOXX Rose XOOOX Theodore XXXXX Vauhwyt XXXXX Vorelle XOXXX
ADM Shegger
Vorelle d20+11=30 d20+12=21 Monday December 4th, 2006 11:43:04 PM
Vorelle does a cursory search of the room, listening for any unusual sounds.
[Search 30, Listen 21]
rose d20+8=17 d20+8=18 d20+8=22 d20+8=21 d20+8=25 d20+8=12 d20+10=23 d20+10=15 d20+10=16 d20+10=14 d20+10=20 d20+10=29 Tuesday December 5th, 2006 1:37:19 AM
Rose quietly searches the room, desk, and bookcase. she will take any books that sound good.
Piper stays close to rose, bear sniffs around
can I have a list of books :)
listen: 17, 18, 22 (+2 to checks for piper being close) move silently: 21, 25, 12 search: 23, 15, 16 spot: 14, 20, 29 (+2 to checks for piper being close)
Dietrich Tuesday December 5th, 2006 11:36:41 AM
Dietrich gets more interested in this room. Maybe thereīs finally some useful info in one of the books.
The warrior keeps an eye and his bow on the stairs, for the case anything comes from there.
Vauhwyt d20+11=31 d20+11=23 d20+11=19 d20+8=26 d20+8=9 d20+8=22 Tuesday December 5th, 2006 1:51:33 PM
Vauhwyt looks at the stairs. Are they stone or iron? Does she think they will bear her weight? Can she fit, huge as she is enlarged? How about if she squeezed with her escape artist skill?
If ayone finds any traps or locks, Vauhwyt will help out.
Olyn d20+2=19 Tuesday December 5th, 2006 4:00:17 PM
Steps in the circular room and gawks at all the books and tomes. Man, would I love to have the time to go through all of this stuff. Hey D, when we get done with what we are doing, we gotta come back up here and go through all this stuff.
Examines the desk thoroughly while everyone else does their thing. Search: 19
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 54r d20+6=10 Tuesday December 5th, 2006 6:44:49 PM
Interested in the tomes that line the shelves, Berlon peers along the exteriors of the books.
"Theo," he says without taking his eyes off the books, "do you have a Detect Magic available?"
He will then continue studying the books, seeing if any of the titles mean anything to him.
Knowledge: Religion check 10
Theodore & Macaw Tuesday December 5th, 2006 10:15:16 PM
Theodore stops short when he enters the deliciously musty room. Books! He could almost taste them.
Berlon brings him back to the here and now with a very silly question. "Do I have a detect magic spell? Of course I do! What self-respecting wizard would walk around without one of the most necessary spells?! That would be like asking Dietrich if he had his sword with him!" His hands are thrown over his head, waving madly in the air for emphasis.
Suddenly realizing that in fact he's being the silly one and not Berlon, he lowers his arms and apologizes. "I'm sorry. Yes, I do in fact have that spell, Berlon. Let me cast it right now."
He does so and searches the room for auras.
DM Shegger Tuesday December 5th, 2006 10:16:13 PM
Vorelle snoops about the room looking for anything out of place while Rose and Berlon inspect the books on the shelves.
Vorelle Highlight to display spoiler: {You discover footprints that pace about the room. You would judge the prints to be from a medium sized humanoid wearing a long robe, cloak, or coat of some sort that drags along behind them.}
Rose & Berlon Highlight to display spoiler: {Most of the books appear to be religious prayer books, hymnals, and other such texts devoted Marteaus.}
Vauhwyt concerns herself with the spiraling staircase, worried her enlarged form might not fit. After inspecting it, she determines the stone staircase should accomadate her size and weight, but she will have to squeeze her bulk the entire way up, leaving her almost completely helpless. (Escape Artist check 20 to fit; Flat-footed while on staircase)
Olyn and Dietrich are very curious as to the contents of this room and the priest suggests exploring further on their return.
Theodore casts detect magic and wanders about the room searching for auras. "Sorry, guys," he says. "Nothing's lighting up. I guess everything's mundane."
The liontaur gives squeezing a try. a 14! She is stuck! So she cancels the Enlarge spell and finishes the ascent of the stairs in her normal size. She looks around at whatever is up there.
Spot 7, Search 11, Listen 21.
Vorelle d20+14=25 Wednesday December 6th, 2006 12:57:42 AM
"T-t-tracks," says Vorelle, hoping to warn her friends against disturbing the tracks before she's had a look at them. She examines the tracks, trying to determine how old they are--and where the person who made them might be now.
[Track 25]
Oni Wednesday December 6th, 2006 5:16:25 AM
From his viewpoint in the back of the line, he watches the others inspect the room. He also notices the staircase. He turns and walks back into the room where they had left the lads.
"Empty room. Staircase going up, looks like the cat woman is going up. So nothing your missing. I was hoping for a staircase down, you know, cellar or dungeon. Would make more sense to me. Anywauy i will come back if anything changes. Thanks for watching our tails." He absentmindedly swishes his tail back and forth as he returns to the others.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 53r Wednesday December 6th, 2006 5:42:40 PM
Berlon finishes studying the bookcase, all the while listening to Theo's monologue. Once he's done, Berlon looks like he is going to say something, but instead smiles and refocuses on Vauhwyt.
He looks to see: How big is the opening the staircase spirals up through?
Olyn Wednesday December 6th, 2006 7:49:50 PM
Not finding anything, and hearing Vorelle proclaiming tracks, I will check to see where the Dirt City trio are. Then look back, on alert for Vorelle to do her thing.
Theodore & Macaw Wednesday December 6th, 2006 10:15:35 PM
"Wait for us, Vauhwyt," Theodore hollers after his friend. "We don't want to get separated." Then he waits on Vorelle to finish her inspection before suggesting moving after the eager liontaur.
DM Shegger Wednesday December 6th, 2006 10:16:12 PM
Vauhwyt attempts to move up the stairs. Having a bit of difficulty, she cancels her spell and returns to her normal size. She discovers a wooden door leading west. The stair continues up past the door.
Vorelle looks closer at the tracks on the floor. Vorelle Highlight to display spoiler: {They appear to be no older than a couple of days old.}
Oni returns to explain the situation to the three warriors. They grumble a bit at being left behind but put up no stronger resistance.
Berlon peers up the stairwell and determines that the stairs curl upwards around the room, about five feet wide. The stairwell itself is fairly wide, probably about twenty feet in diameter.
Olyn and Theodore wait on the others to finish their inspections.
Vorelle Thursday December 7th, 2006 1:31:48 AM
"R-r-recent t-t-tracks," Vorelle says softly, glancing around. Uneasy, she motions for her companions to be as quiet as possible. She moves to where she can peer up the spiral staircase.
Rose d20+8=24 d20+10=12 d20+10=19 d20+9=16 d20+10=21 Thursday December 7th, 2006 2:01:21 AM
Rose squeazes up by Vauhwyt and looks at the door.
listen: 24, +2 for piper being near spot: 12, +2 for piper being near search: 19 disable device: 16 open lock: 21
Dietrich Thursday December 7th, 2006 6:07:36 AM
Actually, Dietrcih would like to see the map and check if thereīs any room or place they havenīt examined yet. But well, letīs see the staircase.
He waits behind, bow ready, and will let the scouts check it out.
Olyn Thursday December 7th, 2006 10:54:56 AM
readies a spell: Upon the start of a combat, Olyn will pop a Bless spell.
waits...
Oni Thursday December 7th, 2006 2:31:58 PM
Oni continues his vigilance as rear guard.
Vauhwyt Thursday December 7th, 2006 5:55:43 PM
The liontaur asks if she should open this door?
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 52r Thursday December 7th, 2006 6:15:50 PM
"Do not delay," Berlon says to Vauhwyt, "take whatever precautions you need, but conitnue forward, we mustn't tarry...."
Theodore & Macaw d20+8=11 Thursday December 7th, 2006 9:43:04 PM
Theodore moves up the stairs after Rose and Vauhwyt. "What's going on?"
DM Shegger Thursday December 7th, 2006 9:44:04 PM
Vorelle cautions everyone to be quiet and moves to peer up the spiraling staircase. She sees a hairy liontaur butt. Beyond the butt, the staircase twists out of her view. She'd have to climb a bit to see anything interesting.
Rose squeezes past Vauwhyt and inspects the door for traps and locks. Finding neither, she pushes the door in.
Vauhwyt & Rose Highlight to display spoiler: {The door opens out onto a small uncovered bridge about thirty feet long slanting soutwest to a small balcony and another door leading back into the building.}
Rose Highlight to display spoiler: {As you are looking out the door, you hear an odd scratching coming from above an out of your current view.}
Theodore moves a bit up the stairs and the rest of the party heft their weapons or prepare their spells.
Dietrich Friday December 8th, 2006 6:10:19 AM
Dietrich waits ready for combat.
The whole way the situation is developing reminds him of his military training. Sometimes, numbers can be a problem, instead of an advantage... The party is so big, many of itīs members canīt be deployed in a useful way and people get into each otherīs way, actually hindering effective use of power. But alas, having a strong reserve is always a positive thing.
Vauhwyt Friday December 8th, 2006 5:06:04 PM
Vauhwyt relays what she sees to her friends.
"There's a balcony with a bridge that goes to another balcony."
She tries, with a poking spear and then a paw, to figure out if the bridge will bear her weight.
Oni Friday December 8th, 2006 6:11:11 PM
Oni watches as the rest of the group mount the stairs. As he is so large, he decides it best to stay on the ground floor. He posistions himself at the bottom of the stair, and takes up the guard position.
Vorelle d20+12=20 d20+12=27 Friday December 8th, 2006 8:59:12 PM
As long as the group is being reasonably quiet, Vorelle is content. She waits to go up the stairs, keeping an eye out for anything unusual.
[Spot 20, Listen 27]
Theodore & Macaw Friday December 8th, 2006 9:50:58 PM
As Theodore begins to climb the stairs, he pauses for a moment.
"I guess you'll want me in the middle again, huh?" he says looking at Dietrich. He looks back up to Vauhwyt and Rose and wonders what waits across the bridge.
DM Shegger d20+2=5 d20+2=22 Friday December 8th, 2006 10:21:25 PM
While Dietrich muses on the strengths and weaknesses of his party, Vauhwyt begins to test the strength of the bridge.
Vauhwyt Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a soft scratching noise coming from above the door you're poking your spear out of.}
Oni and Vorelle stay at the base of the stairs and keep a lookout for danger. Theodore pauses on the stairs and rethinks continuing up until more martial minded friends take the lead.
Dietrich Saturday December 9th, 2006 4:47:46 AM
At Theoīs question, Dietrich nods affirmatively. He says: "Iīd actually suggest for just the scouts to have a quick look and than return. We should clear the first floor before we continue our advance. Itīs dangerous to let unexplored areas with possible threats behind us. When the scouts are back, Iīd like to have a look at our map and move to clear the reamining rooms in the first floor. Than weīll have to decide if we go up or downstairs."
While most partymembers are still in the room with the books, Dietrich starts skimming the books, looking for some info about the strange enemy and this place. He beckons Theodore to do the same.
"Crowding at the stairs wonīt help anything and we may as well search for something interesting here while we wait."
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 50r Sunday December 10th, 2006 4:26:47 PM
Berlon listens to Dietrich's words but doesn't say anything. He will stay close to Dietrich just in case.
rose d20+8=27 d20+8=10 d20+10=20 Sunday December 10th, 2006 10:42:31 PM
Rose sneaks to find out what is making the scratching sound.
listen: 27 move silently: 10 spot: 20
Vorelle d20+12=17 Sunday December 10th, 2006 11:54:10 PM
Since the space above seems to be tight, Vorelle doesn't include herself among the "scouts," and instead stays in the room with the books. Idly, she scans the titles.
[Spot 17]
Vauhwyt Monday December 11th, 2006 6:31:34 AM
The liontaur whispers to her friends that she hears a scratching sound coming from above the door outside -- the door through which she poked her spear.
Vauhwyt takes a step back for Rose to sneak a peak, since the keen-eared halfling seems to have heard the scratching too.
Mookie stage whispers to Vauhwyt, "Boss, how did she hear that? I figured for sure only you could read -- I mean hear -- that."
Vauhwyt answers, smiling, "Hush, Mookie!"
Olyn Monday December 11th, 2006 1:42:12 PM
Waits some more....
oni Monday December 11th, 2006 3:09:42 PM
oni continues his vigilance at the basre of the satairs. Looking around at all the books, he wonders who would spend that much time studying what others have experienced.
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