Falin Saturday December 23rd, 2006 3:53:20 AM
"Everything I have augments my archer abilities. And with the bonus of magiked arrows I should have no problem." He looks back up, "At least I hope I shouldn't have a problem." He says with a smile.
Valdor Saturday December 23rd, 2006 2:34:29 PM
Valdor looks around at the group and smiles. He says aloud so everyone can hear,"It is time to finish what we came to do. We have all worked well together and will need to do so again to defeat this menace. This dragon will be much tougher than those three reds were.
Just a couple of things to remember, hit hard and fast. There can be no hesitation on anyone's part. I will try to draw this dragon's main attacks to myself to give everyone a chance to attack unmolested. Look out for your companions and communicate when something happens. This dragon likes to drown its victims, so it is likely to dive into the water after snatching someone in its mouth. We must be ready to react.
No matter what happens, I am proud to have travelled and fought with you all as my friends. While we may have had a minor disagreement, it is my pleasure to name you all as friends.
Mages and clerics, you will need to cast the shorter duration spells just before combat. Some of the longer lasting spells, we can cast now or when we get to the entrance. I leave it to you to decide what to cast and when. If we succeed, and I believe with all my heart we will, we will find his treasure as a group and get what we can. When he dies, we will need to hurry and do that. Let's go kill this evil monster."
Falin Monday December 25th, 2006 4:30:22 AM
Falin stops what he is doing for a moment and looks to the sky. He squints real hard and then exclaims to everyone else, "Did anyone else see that? I thought I saw something in a sleigh being pulled by some herd animals."
Posting Reports for Monday December 25th, 2006 7:16:49 AM
The Platinum Dragons Game For the week of Dec 18,2006
Name-----MTWTF DM Jan H.-XXXXX Valdore---XXXXXS Mordrid---MOO2O Fr.Nick---OXXXX Dahlia----OOXXO VE Mont---XXOXX Coralot---XXXOX
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Posting Report for Game# 3 The Emeral Talons The week of Dec 18,2006
Lian Monday December 25th, 2006 2:53:31 PM
Lian looks at Falin. "That lycanthropy got to you good my friend. Attled your mind."
"I could use a Haste, Stoneskin and Freedom of Movement as well. Though, anything to improve my defense is always appreciated."
[OOC: I go out for surgery on the 5th and will likely be incognito for a couple of days until I get mobile. I will post prior to the surgery, but I will not post for a couple of days.]
Donna - OOC Monday December 25th, 2006 5:30:50 PM Merry Christmas, everyone!
Ve Mundr Tuesday December 26th, 2006 11:12:04 PM
Ve listens to the discussions and keeps his mouth closed, probably due to all the food he keeps placing into it. He nods a few times, surpresses a smile and a small shake of his head as if some private joke had been told for his ears only, but mostly stares to an unseen distant point and eats and drinks.
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Endure Elements
Nick Wednesday December 27th, 2006 7:19:47 PM
Nick's thinking is along the same lines as Bertram, being a healer first and foremost. healing and protection. Let the big lions roar, while the clerics did the patching up. It seemed to work. He's intending to cast some form of protection while they're all together, probably at the entrance to the lair.
Olana Wednesday December 27th, 2006 7:21:00 PM
Hopefully having gathered up a reasonable amount of rope, Olana is ready to go. "A stoneskin would be nice," she says as spells are discussed.
DM Jan Wednesday December 27th, 2006 7:49:00 PM
And so, the group ventures forth, eventually arriving at the plateau that contains the entrance to the dragon's lair.
Up here in the foothills, the air is cool and the breeze is strong. In the distance below, the group can see the three ships sailing outward onto the lake, accompanied by fish of some kind that leap in and out of the water.
Behind the plateau to the east, the ground rises further, eventually becoming mountains of some size. Mordrid and Olana both see tracks leading further up, as if heading for these mountains. They're big, human; not those of the groups earlier scouting party. The barbarians perhaps? Those who had elected to explore this land further?
As for the plateau itself - a shelf of pale rock approx 60ft square, it is pockmarked with small depressions, and everyone must watch their step. At the approximate centre lies the 25 ft diameter large hole. Tiny plants are clinging to it's edges and part way down. It's walls look knobbly and climbable, and after a 40ft drop, it seems to level off and become hidden in gloom. At the edge of the hole, the scent of acid and rot wafts up from below
Milo Thursday December 28th, 2006 3:15:30 AM
Milo peers down into the hole with a look of lesser enthusiasm. With a deep sigh, the halfling quickly changes out his boots of speed, placing them in his haversack, for slippers of spider climb. "If nobody minds, I think I'll have a quick look down the hole."
Valdor(Cloak of Arachnid) Thursday December 28th, 2006 11:30:35 AM
Valdor peers over the ledge. He frowns when he smells the awful odors and says quietly,"Now is the time for any long lasting spells. Cori, I'll take a stoneskin, if you don't mind. And whatever other spells will last for a long while. We don't know how long it will be before we fight, so we need to be cautious with our spells, but we don't want to get surprised and not be ready either. He'll know we are coming before we get to him."
Valdor waits for Cori to cast on him, then starts down the side that will turn into the roof at the bottom.
K'Nara Thursday December 28th, 2006 1:57:18 PM
K'Nara makes sure that her earclip was in place and then waited to see if she received the requested spells: Bear's Endurance, Stone Skin, Freedom of Movement, Water Breathing and whatever magic form of acid resistence there may be available.
Falin Thursday December 28th, 2006 11:56:00 PM
Falin looks over the edge and says to no one in particular, "And I stood on the edge and peered in the the Abyss and soon found it peering back at me."
He does one more check to make sure his bow and arrows are good and pulls out 4 rods from his quiver. "These might make the trip down go a little better." He hold them up for everyone, "Immovable rods."
Ve Mundr Friday December 29th, 2006 12:23:47 PM
Ve gazes down the hole with his Darkvision even as Milo begins to dscend. "You know Milo he'll know you are there almost as soon as you pop you head in?" The cleric is sliding on his full faced battle helm even as he says this, but careful eyes spot the hint of a smile. Ve then closes his eyes briefly and holds out his hand in gesture of a group blessing, "Domi bless us, keep with us and allow us all to pursue this foe where ever it may flee. Grant me the wisdom and courage to aid my comrades in thier needs." Looking to Valdor and partially to K'Nara, "I can bless two of us with Freedom of Movement now and at a moments notice grant 2 more the same if the need arises. Before we go down we really need to set our roles in this combat. Mine, will be between the two of you, Valdor and K`Nara, which I assume will be directly before the creatures maw."
[Cast Water Breathing Everyone 2hr 50min per person CL 22] [Cast Status x2 Everyone 22 hours each] [Cast Daylight on my Shield CL 22] [Cast Protection Energy Acid on Cori, Father Nicholas, Aerlia. Duration 220 minutes]
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Endure Elements Water Breathing 2 hr 50 min Status all members 22 hrs Barkskin 2 hrs
Valdor Friday December 29th, 2006 2:52:23 PM
Valdor replies to Ve,"No, she won't be right there. I will take the head and the brunt of it. His main attack is to bite and drag under water. I will survive longer if he does use that attack. It's not demeaning of her abilities, but I can simply handle more punishment. I won't put you or Mordrid up there either. You guys need to kill him while he attacks me."
K'Nara Friday December 29th, 2006 6:45:07 PM
"Well..." K'Nara says in an aggrieved tone, "...I happened to survive getting chewed up by a red dragon, Valdor...I daresay I could likely survive getting nipped by a black dragon..." However, her mock angst is dispelled by a grin and a wink.
"If you believe you're better equipped, I'll not argue." she says amiably. "Mostly because I truly don't feel like becoming another dragon snack again..."
Lian Saturday December 30th, 2006 10:44:41 AM
The monk smiles, looks at Milo, then at Olana. "Um, bait. But a mere morsel." He says with a wink.
Valdor Sunday December 31st, 2006 2:27:32 AM
Valdor says over his shoulder as he's climbing,"Oh, I don't doubt you, but if those reds were working for the black, he's probably much worse. Besides, my paternal instincts are kicking in these days. And with us soon retiring, it will humor this old man to be in front of possibly his last dragon. Of course, any time you face a dragon, it could be your last time, I suppose. Anyway, you are soon to be celebrated and elevated to Dragons, and how would it look if your group showed up and you were dead? And while I was with you, no less?! See, this way, if I get caught, you will have saved me. I like that story."
He's glad he's down a few feet, as his eyes water up at some of those thoughts.
Lian d20+20=31 d20+10=25 Monday January 1st, 2007 11:54:19 AM
The monk waits, on edge and vigilante.
(Listen 31, Spot 25)
Ve Mundr Monday January 1st, 2007 1:10:27 PM
Ve takes out his Carpet of Flying and stands upon it as it lowers him at the same rate of Valdor's climbing. "Very Well, K`nara will not be there and I will be standing next to you in front of the dragon while the rest encircled it and cut him down."
Aeralia Monday January 1st, 2007 10:26:43 PM
Aeralia follows along silently, doing as she's told.
If asked about spells and enhancements, she states she's no ability for such things, but has a few scrolls she might supply if they'd be needed. (OOC: Waterbreathing, Fly, Non-Detection, Mage Armor and Shield being ones offered if the offer is persued)
Once it seems like they are close to battle, she'll retrieve two scrolls from a case at her hip, and quietly recites the written magics, forming protections upon herself.
As preperation continues, the young sorceress remains her quiet self, with an expression of worry and doubt on her face, and a slight shake in her knees.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Cast Mage Armor and Shield from scrolls once they are read to descend.
Aeralia Monday January 1st, 2007 10:26:43 PM
Aeralia follows along silently, doing as she's told.
If asked about spells and enhancements, she states she's no ability for such things, but has a few scrolls she might supply if they'd be needed. (OOC: Waterbreathing, Fly, Non-Detection, Mage Armor and Shield being ones offered if the offer is persued)
Once it seems like they are close to battle, she'll retrieve two scrolls from a case at her hip, and quietly recites the written magics, forming protections upon herself.
As preperation continues, the young sorceress remains her quiet self, with an expression of worry and doubt on her face, and a slight shake in her knees.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Cast Mage Armor and Shield from scrolls once they are read to descend.
Mordrid Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 1:03:42 PM
Mordrid, standing up top, waits to see if everyone can get safely down before he himself places his ring of feather fall on. Then taking the big step, he floats downward; using the immovable rods when needed.
"I guess we're just going right on in then?"
Lian Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 5:40:38 PM
The monk prepares to cast his set of spells.
"If anyone has a Stoneskin, Spell Resistance or Holy Aura, I'll accept them happily." :)
Zero Level: Detect Magicx2, Guidance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Bless, Cure Light Wounds(max), Divine Favor, Endure Elements, Hide from Undead, Remove Fear Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Cure Moderate Wounds(max), Resist Energy, Silence Domain Spells : Enlarge Person and Bull's Strength
Stunning Fist 13/day: Unused Wholeness of Body (18 points) : Unused Domain - Protection [1/day, standard action, resistance equal to cleric level, 1 hour] : Unused Domain - Strength [1/day, free action, strength enhancement equal to cleric level, 1 round] : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry (3/day, caster level 1, 1 day) : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength (2/day, caster level 3, 3 min) : Unused
Brother Bertram Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 6:11:46 PM
Bertram moves over to Lian and murmurs a few words to Domi, a glow enveloping Lian for a moment then fading slowly. "There you go Friend Lian."
(Stoneskin)
Milo Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 8:51:07 PM
Milo glances back toward the gathered heroes, and smiles grimly, "Ve... I expect that he knows I'm here now. That doesn't change what I plan to do to him." The halfling rogue displays a feral grin before proceeding further down the hole, crouched up against the inside of the wall.
Ingrge / Dahlia Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 10:17:23 PM
Dahlia looks around at every one and ocne again asks if anyone else would like to have a greater invisibility spell placed upon them.
***
Ingrge looks around looking at whomever asked for spells and casts them on whomever asks for them.
4 Stoneskins (130)
After casting the stoneskins he casts the following spells touching each party member in turn as needed.
3 water breathing (These three spells will allow the entire party water breathing for 4 hours) 2 Rary's telepathic bond spells (whole party communication for 130 minutes)
spells
0 - resistance **, ray for frost*** 1st - magic missile****, true strike, ray of enfeeblement** 2nd - scorching ray ***, detect thoughts, ghoul touch***, spectral hand 3rd - Vampiric touch**, clairaudience, water breathing(three used), haste. 4th - stone skin*(4used), scrying, bestow curse 5th - rary's telepathic bond(2 used), Cone of cold**, wall of force, teleport 6th - contingency (in place), greater dispel magic**, true seeing**, Globe of invulnerability 7th - Greater teleport, Bigby's grasping hand, Mordenkainen's sword
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 10:35:04 PM
Cori nods her head as they start to prepare for the coming fight. She moves around the group adding what little protection that she has to those that she chooses. Two of her spells are powerful enough to effect the whole group before they start to break up. "I also have the ability to increase the chance for extra damage...anyone interested?" She will apply keen to anyone's weapon that can make use of it. "Once we all get down there give me a couple of minutes to pump out one last spell that will make life easier for the whole group." She intends to cast a haste spell that will allow a lot of the fighter and others looking for damage to move faster.
[fox's cunning(Cori): 24 minutes] [protection from acid(Valdor, K'Nara, Cori): 240 minutes or 120 points] [extend greater invisibility(Dahlia): 48 rounds] [extend mass bear's endurance(everyone): 48 minutes] [extend mass bull's strength(everyone): 48 minutes]
Nick Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 12:43:18 AM
Peering gingerly down the hole and wrinkling his nose for a moment, Nick then clears his throat softly and begins an incantation, gathering power from that given to him by the blessed Alemi, until those around him, and in need of the spell feel it's protective aura settle on their shoulders.
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Cat's Grace; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 12:50:53 AM
K'Nara quaffs a potion of Cat's Grace and thanks the spellcasters for their additional protection spells.
"Are we all prepared, then?" the blade singer asks aloud, looking to see if there's anything or anyone they'd forgotten. Then she adds: "I'd think that Milo may benefit best from that Greater Invisibility...him or Ingrge..."
Once all the spells stop flying, K'Nara descends using Falin's offered Rods and/or the rope as needed.
Olana Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 12:56:58 AM
Olana braces herself before descending into the dark hole, taking on the spells offered.
"All this will make my hair curl," she says with a grim smile, before thanking Ingrge, Cori, Nick and Aeralia.
She then watches Milo dexcend into the gloom for a moment, before lodging her grappling hook in a crevice and climbing down via rope. She's tempted to say "Race you," to Falin, on the way down, but instead she just smiles.
Falin Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 1:29:10 AM
Falin looks on as everyone preparres themselves for what miight lay ahead. He waits until the others have descended and then follows behind. Using the rods and keeping them with him when he gets to the bottom. Never can be to sure when you might need one of these things.
DM Jan Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 1:31:10 AM
(( Welcome back everyone! Hope you all had a good holiday break :) ))
The group make their way down into the gloom, some floating gracefully, others climbing nimbly, some collecting a few scratches on the way down as climbing is obviously not their forte.
During the descent, the smell increases in potency, catching in the back of the throat, perhaps making one wonder just exactly what's down here.
Milo is the first to land on the tunnel floor, followed shortly by the others. Straight ahead is a high arch of darkness and the sound of dripping water. However, the downward angle of the tunnel floor is a little more apparent than perhaps it should be, for there is a slight glow ahead, that dances slightly. Those with low light vision will recognize that it is distant torch light coming around from a bend in the distance, maybe 80 feet away. Odd? Maybe.
The tunnel ceiling looks to be about thirty feet high.
((OOC - combat mode, if you would be so kind, folks - HPs, AC and spells in the header.))
Mordrid AC 37 / HP 231 (Holy Aura, Protection from Acid, Waterbreathing) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 11:49:48 AM
Upon landing, the ranger casts 'protection from acid' on himself. (I will cast more on the following rounds)
The ranger, with movement left, decides to consume a potion of 'water breathing'.
With a thumb over his shoulder, he signals to Cori that he would like a keen spell on the arrows in his quiver. (Will that stack with the arrow's current +5 enhancement? If not don't bother)
Loud enough for the others to hear, yet soft enough not to reverberate down the cave, "Don't cast invisibility on me. We need a rally point, and the dragon will need someone to focus on."
"Before we advance, let's get some more spells up." DM, if allowed the time he will cast : detect snares and pits, cats grace, bears endurance, resist acid on two others, dark vision and freedom of movement.
[spell lvl 1: detect snares and pits / resist energy acid / resist energy acid / resist energy acid. spell lvl 2: cat's grace / bears endurance / protection from acid / protection from fire. spell lvl 3: dark vision 60', water walk, water walk, greater magic fang +5. spell lvl 4: freedom of movement, freedom of movement, freedom of movement.]
Ve Mundr AC 45 HP 235 SR 34 Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 1:09:55 PM
Ve lands but remains on the carpet. During the dscent he casts Spell Resistance on Father Nicholas, Aerlia, Cori and himself. SR 34 He then places Freedom of Movement on Himself and Valdor.
"Looking at Mordrid and then at Valdor, "Mordrid, The dragon will have a focus point in me and Valdor." Ve shield throws the light of day all around him and with that beacon he moves to take the lead and close about 30' to the bobbing light ahead.
[Cast Water Breathing Everyone 2hr 50min per person CL 22] [Cast Status x2 Everyone 22 hours each] [Cast Daylight on my Shield CL 22] [Cast Protection Energy Acid on Cori, Father Nicholas, Aerlia. Duration 220 minutes]
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Endure Elements Water Breathing 2 hr 50 min Status all members 22 hrs Barkskin 2 hrs Spell Resistance 44 min Freedom Movement 220 min
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Cat's Grace; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 4:10:31 PM
"I'll only be needing Freedom of Movement." K'Nara lets the ranger know, eyeing the route. "I want to stick close enough to you, though, to cast Silence on your arrows, seeing as how your aim seems the best."
Brother Bertram AC32 HP 103 Bless Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 7:37:53 PM
Bertram murmurs a quick Blessing over everyone and then brushes his hand over the gems he has prepared for the upcoming battle hoping they can help.
(OOC Everyone is Blessed for what good it will do hehe)
Milo (AC 29, hp 96) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 8:33:31 PM
Once he hits the ground, Milo changes out his slippers in favor of boots of speed, replacing the slippers into his haversack. Then remembering his first wrestling match with the dragon, "If someone has a spare freedom of movement, I'd like that very much."
Nick (AC 40, HPs 153, Holy Aura, SR34, water breathing, acid protection) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 10:58:57 PM
It occurs to Nick while scrambling down the hole, and on seeing Mordrid glide downward that perhaps a featherfall spell might have been appropriate. Still, no sense in using up something just to seem a little less clumsy.
As the group move in, he tries to keep at the centre of it, so as to be close for healing purposes.
Olana ( AC 32, HPs 74, Water breathing, Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Bless, Cats Grace) d20+16=28 d20+17=27 Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 11:08:53 PM
Olana narrows her eyes, concentrating on what lies ahead, as the group start into the tunnel.
SPOT dc 28 LISTEN dc 27
DM Jan Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 11:51:01 PM
The group makes final preparations and starts to head down the tunnel. Shadow shrinks back abruptly as Ve's lighted shield pushes forward. The tunnel now appears ahead as almost cylindrical and grey-walled.
As for that light ahead - the group come across a torch laying on the ground. Was it left there to light the way? Or dropped unintentionally? The way leads on down, with slight twists and turns. In places, the walls seem moist, and the temperature levels off to a standard 50 degrees.
Suddenly, a sharp bellow of pain - "AAARGH!" can be heard from further underground.
((OOC - I'll send out a map tomorrow.))
Valdor(AC41, HP 326, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin, Acid Resistance, Holy Aura, Freedom of Movement, Cloak of Arachnid, Bless, Water Breathing, Fire Resistance) Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 11:56:08 PM
Valdor, literally buzzing with magical energies has an almost bewildered look in his eyes. He says quietly to Ve,"I feel like I am floating with all these spells going. We need to be ready to counter a Dispel Magic, in case he is ready."
He turns to Aerelia and asks,"Will you be able to cast that Wall of Force, should he breathe down this tunnel at us? It would really be good to have that ready, if you can."
He then says quietly,"Dahlia, you and Milo take the point and watch for traps. Ve, K'Nara, Gunther, and myself will come next. Mordrid, you, Nick, and Bertram have the rear. The others fall in between K'Nara and Mordrid. We need to keep a little distance between us, maybe five feet per group, just in case the ground falls out from under us all. We can't just rush in, but we can't waste these spells, either, so let's move. Mordrid, keep an eye out above us and behind us, my brother."
He turns to Cori just before moving and mouths and smiles. It's a smile of contentment, that his heart after so many years, is at peace. No troubles line his face now, just peace. He blows her a kiss and then turns back and nods to Dahlia.
Falin (AC 20 HP 63) Thursday January 4th, 2007 12:36:52 AM
The smell of acid in the air is strong enough that Falin swears he can taste it in his mouth. Falin draws his bow and readies an arrow. Nothing good can come of this he thinks to himself. If things start to get dicey he will have to get off as many arrows as quickly as possible. He couldn't do alot of damage, but he was sure it could be annoying to whatever he fired upon. He stays near the rear to one side to try to get the cleanest shot possible.
Falin will pick up the torch and extinguish it. Placing it in his quiver he continues with the group.
Mordrid AC 37 / HP 231 (Holy Aura, Protection from Acid, Waterbreathing) Thursday January 4th, 2007 11:21:08 AM
The ranger responds to Ve, "I have a reputation for turning the heads of dragons."
Mordrid casts freedom of movement on K'Nara.
Lian (hps114, AC37)Stoneskin,bear's endurance,bull's strength Thursday January 4th, 2007 1:02:21 PM
After scream, Lian looks at Knara and Valdor. "I'm going. Any suggests?"
Active spells: Stoneskin (Bertram) extend mass bear's endurance: 48 minutes (Cori) extend mass bull's strength: 48 minutes (Cori) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREPARED SPELLS: Spell DC: 17 plus spell level; Caster Level 4
Zero Level: Detect Magicx2, Guidance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Bless, Cure Light Wounds(max), Divine Favor, Endure Elements, Hide from Undead, Remove Fear Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Cure Moderate Wounds(max), Resist Energy, Silence Domain Spells : Enlarge Person and Bull's Strength
Stunning Fist 13/day: Unused Wholeness of Body (18 points) : Unused Domain - Protection [1/day, standard action, resistance equal to cleric level, 1 hour] : Unused Domain - Strength [1/day, free action, strength enhancement equal to cleric level, 1 round] : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry (3/day, caster level 1, 1 day) : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength (2/day, caster level 3, 3 min) : Unused
Ingrge: Ac 32: HP 262/263; arcane sight, see invisibility, greater invisibility, bless, bear's endur,, bull's str., stoneskin(130), rary's telepathic, water breathing, spectral hand, status, contingency Thursday January 4th, 2007 5:41:28 PM
Ingrge casts his 5 stone skin spells on Bertram, Mordrid, Falin Milo and himself. (all add an additional 130 hps) and then casts a few more odds and ends as he makes his way down with the rest of the group. placing himself in the second group so he can effectively reach bothe ends of the group, Ingrge walks along staff in hand. Using his unusual eyesight, Ingrge scans the passage and the cave for anything out of the ordinary. doing his best to ignore those that are accompanying him. Once at the bottom he contacts Mordrid and Valdor though hte link and then uses his spectral hand to cast two more spells placing true seeing upon Mordrid and Valdor (130 rounds)
current remaining spells
0 - resistance **, ray for frost*** 1st - magic missile****, true strike, ray of enfeeblement** 2nd - scorching ray ***, detect thoughts, ghoul touch***, 3rd - Vampiric touch**, clairaudience, water breathing(three used), haste. 4th - scrying, bestow curse 5th - Cone of cold**, wall of force, teleport 6th - greater dispel magic**, Globe of invulnerability 7th - Greater teleport, Bigby's grasping hand, Mordenkainen's sword
Active spells
Bull's str. - 480 rounds (+4 str) att/dam bear's endur. - 480 rounds (+4 con) fort/hp spectral hand - 130 rounds water breathing - 7 hours status - 22 hours stone skin - 1300 rounds
Dahlia: AC32: HP226: Greater invisibility, Bless, Status, Elixer of fire Thursday January 4th, 2007 5:55:22 PM
Dahlia locates Milo and moves up front with him, taking the left side of the passage leaving him with the right. So Milo would you like to be invisible? As she waits for an answer she swallows a small vial of liquid and then looks back at her skulking partner offering him a small vial of liquid. Or perhaps you would like to be able to breathe fire three times over the next hour?
At Valdor's signal she looks over at Milo and starts off at a careful pace.
Active spells
Greater Invisibility - 48 rounds Status - 13,200 rounds water breating - 3600 rounds Elixer of Fire breathing - 600 rounds
Brother Bertram AC32 HP 103 Bless Thursday January 4th, 2007 7:44:20 PM
Bertram takes a couple of the gems into his off hand, wanting to be ready to aid how he can.
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Bless; Cat's Grace; Freedom of Movement; Haste; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) Thursday January 4th, 2007 7:54:41 PM
K'Nara nods her thanks to Mordrid and deftly unsheathes her bastard sword from its customary home on her back.
"After you..?" she asks him with a twinkle in her eye.
Milo (AC 29, hp 96; stoneskin 130 hp) Thursday January 4th, 2007 8:07:25 PM
"Thank you Ingrge, that will come in handy I'm sure." Stepping to the front with Dahlia, "I'm not sure that it will help me to be invisible... though breathing fire might be a nice surprise for the beastie." Milo takes the vial of liquid and drinks it down quickly as he moves, eyes wide for trouble, assuming Dahlia is near since he cannot see her.
Corialote [HP: 213/213 - AC: 38][mass bear's endurance, mass bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from acid, SR35]and Amarth [HP: 69/69 - AC: 24][mass bear's endurance, mass bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from aci Thursday January 4th, 2007 10:57:21 PM
Cori moves over to stand near Mordrid but instead of touching the arrows she touches his bow instead. "Your bow now has a better chance of scoring you extra damage in the fight." She then pulls out another spell that will leave the whole group hopping.
She moves ever so slowly to Valdor and taking his head in her hands kisses him solidly on the mouth. After a couple of minutes she pulls away. "That is for luck." Her cloak swishes as she moves off and starts to prepare for the countering of a dragon.
Amarth perched upon his Mistress's shoulder has been quiet during all of this and you get the feeling that he maybe a little scared. Cori's hand comes up several times to touch and scratch his head lightly.
[fox's cunning(Cori): 24 minutes] [protection from acid(Valdor, K'Nara, Cori): 240 minutes or 120 points] [extend greater invisibility(Dahlia): 48 rounds] [extend mass bear's endurance(everyone): 48 minutes] [extend mass bull's strength(everyone): 48 minutes] [keen(Mordrid): - doubles critical] [extended haste(everyone): 48 rounds]
Nick (AC 40, HPs 153, Holy Aura, SR34, water breathing, acid protection) Thursday January 4th, 2007 11:22:12 PM
Nick frowns as he hears the scream coming from somewhere ahead.
"Has someone beaten us to the punch?" he asks incredulously.
Olana ( AC 32, HPs 74, Water breathing, Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Bless, Cats Grace) Thursday January 4th, 2007 11:23:59 PM
Olana pulls an arrow to her bow as she sees some of the others move forward.
"Careful!" she hisses. "It could be a trap!"
DM Jan Thursday January 4th, 2007 11:40:42 PM
The group get into formation and advance.
Dahlia and Milo are perhaps a little disappointed initially, as there are no traps, no pits, no funny business whatsoever. It's just a plain old tunnel with the sound of someone screaming at the end of it.
The tunnel floor flattens out, and the ceiling begins to rise abruptly, as though there is a cavern beyond.
However, the way forward is blocked - filled with a HUGE mass of deep purple, undulating skin. Right here the scent of acid and rot gives way to something more earthy. For here is a monster of some size - a gargantuan purple worm.
The entire group arrive just in time to see it swallow what looks like one of the barbarian warriors from the now-defunct Iron Fist!
((OOC - I sent out the map tonight. If anyone out there hasn't got it, put your email address in with your post and I'll send it on.))
Valdor(AC41, HP 326, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin, Acid Resistance, Holy Aura, Freedom of Movement, Cloak of Arachnid, Bless, Water Breathing, Fire Resistance, True Seeing) Friday January 5th, 2007 12:09:49 AM
Valdor whispers to Cori,"I don't believe in luck. But, if it makes you kiss me like that, I could start believing...be careful."
Upon seeing the worm, Valdor says,"Keep your eyes open for that dragon. This is probably his pet and it's a decoy. One of you spellcasters light up the ceiling and as far back in the chamber as you can! Everyone spread out to the sides of it and let's finish it quick, before the dragon shows up. If anyone still lacks protections, speak up now to one of the spellcasters!"
He moves around to the left of the worm they are facing, but stays a few feet away until he can get all his attacks off. As he moves, he looks around and up at the cavern with his new true seeing to see if the dragon is invisible and hiding.
Falin (AC 24 HP 99) Holy Aura, Water Breathing, Bless, Stone Skin (130), Haste, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance d20+40=47 d20+35=55 d20+30=32 d20+40=51 d20+40=51 d8+5=7 d8+5=6 d8+5=11 d8+5=11 d8+5=6 Friday January 5th, 2007 12:53:26 AM I hope I got everything right. I have never had so many spells placed on me before
At the sight of the worm Falin sharply exhales. It was so much larger than any of the stories he had ever heard. "I hate the color purple on a worm." Falin says as he lets arrows fly on target.
AC 47 HP 7 AC 55 HP 6 AC 32 HP 11 AC 51 HP 11 AC 51 HP 6
Lian (hps114, AC37)Stoneskin,bear's endurance,bull's strength Friday January 5th, 2007 6:29:34 AM
The monk's hands begin glowing green and he waits for a signal. He is glab that he didn't charge full into this tunnel.
Active spells: Stoneskin (Bertram) extend mass bear's endurance: 48 minutes (Cori) extend mass bull's strength: 48 minutes (Cori) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREPARED SPELLS: Spell DC: 17 plus spell level; Caster Level 4
Zero Level: Detect Magicx2, Guidance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Bless, Cure Light Wounds(max), Divine Favor, Endure Elements, Hide from Undead, Remove Fear Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Cure Moderate Wounds(max), Resist Energy, Silence Domain Spells : Enlarge Person and Bull's Strength
Stunning Fist 13/day: Unused Wholeness of Body (18 points) : Unused Domain - Protection [1/day, standard action, resistance equal to cleric level, 1 hour] : Unused Domain - Strength [1/day, free action, strength enhancement equal to cleric level, 1 round] : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry (3/day, caster level 1, 1 day) : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength (2/day, caster level 3, 3 min) : Unused
(OOC: I have surgery in 4 hours, so I will be out for a couple of days and will not be posting.)
Nellie Friday January 5th, 2007 8:12:04 AM
Sorry for missing out lately...took a trip to AZ and had no internet access. Will try and post tonight.
Mordrid AC 39 / HP 231(361) (Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Protection from Acid, Waterbreathing, Keen, True Seeing, Cats Grace, Bless) Friday January 5th, 2007 11:51:04 AM
[Casting Cat's Grace]
Earlier: To Valdor, "Yes brother, I will have my eyes peeled."
Current: "Ve, I believe this abomination before us is easily blinded. It is worth a try."
"Fighters hold up. I've seen what these things can do. The caster's spells will do little against the dragon, so now would be a good time to let them fire things up against the worm."
The ranger looks behind to see if there are any shadows in the light emitted down the sink hole (entrance), and for a moment the ranger's mind wonders back to Korrig in prison.
Ve Mundr AC 45 (50 with Combat expertise) HP 235 SR 34 d20+6=8 d20+12=13 Friday January 5th, 2007 12:48:05 PM
Ve frowns, though none can see his look under the full helmet, at the sight before him. "I can do little in that regard Mordrid, but what I can do is try to keep those other men from getting killed." With Valdor moving left and keeping out of striking range, Ve heads straight in. Keeping on the balls of his feet he sidesteps rapidly as he closes trying to not allow the worm an attack of opportunity. He is not so successful [Tumble 8] Ve's course takes him to where the barbarians are making thier stand. His glowing hammer in hand and the cry of Domi on his lips, the Protector attacks.
Take under wing all within 10' gain +5 AC. Combat Expertise adds +5 to my AC Hit AC 13 nat 1 miss
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Endure Elements Water Breathing 2 hr 50 min Status all members 22 hrs Barkskin 2 hrs Spell Resistance 44 min Freedom Movement 220 min
Aeralia (AC20, HP 50/50, Mage Armor, Shield, Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength, Water Breathing, Rary's Telepathic Bond, Holy Aura, Spell Resistance, Invisibility) Friday January 5th, 2007 1:01:24 PM
Aeralia nods briefly when Valdor mentions to be ready to counter, then again when he asks her about her wall. "Which would you prefer me be ready for?" she questions, likely expecting it to be the wall. Once her task is assigned, she'll quickly conceal herself with invisibility, and try to stay as observant as possible, ready to erect a wall of force, should she think the need it.
She takes a few steps back as they come upon the worm, glancing about and keeping an eye out around and behind them for the dragon.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Readying an action to cast a wall of force between the party and enemy should the dragon (or possibly worm?) is detected and using a breath weapon.
Active Spells: Mage Armor (5998 rnds) Shield (Oriented in Front) (99 rnds) Invisibility (100 rnds) Bear's Endurance (480 rnds) Bull's Strength (480 rnds) Water Breathing (2400 rnds) Rary's telepathic bond (1300 rnds) Holy Aura (???) Spell Resistance - 34 (???)
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Bless; Cat's Grace; Freedom of Movement; Haste; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) Friday January 5th, 2007 4:48:31 PM
K'Nara heeds the words of Mordrid while keeping her grip on her sword.
"Ingrge...got something for the worm to chew on...besides barbarian..?" she asks the weapon mage with a smile.
SteveH Friday January 5th, 2007 5:09:15 PM
(OOC:Everyone should have Bear's Endurance and Bull's Strength...don't forget to add the extra hit points and modify your to hits!!!!!)
Valdor(AC41, HP 326, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin, Acid Resistance, Holy Aura, Freedom of Movement, Cloak of Arachnid, Bless, Water Breathing, Fire Resistance, True Seeing) Friday January 5th, 2007 11:26:31 PM
Valdor replies to Aerelia,"The wall spell should be on your lips. Maybe Cori or Nick or Ingrge could have the counterspell ready if he casts. As a matter of fact, I would feel better if all three were ready, in case he beats one of them."
Ingrge: Ac 32: HP 262/263; arcane sight, see invisibility, greater invisibility, bless, bear's endur,, bull's str., stoneskin(130), rary's telepathic, water breathing, spectral hand, status, contingency d20+17=37 d20+17=37 d20+12=29 d6+8=9 d6+8=11 d6+8=13 d20+15=30 Sunday January 7th, 2007 2:53:00 PM
Ingrge moves forward, a grin on his face, as both K'nara and Mordrid suggest a mage take care of this problem.
"Yeah, Yeah," let's have the mage come up front and dispose of the big bad purple worm."
As he steps forward Ingrge activates the party's wand in his belt and gripping his staff firmly takes two solid swings at the worm discharging a spell through his staff with each strike. (2 Maximized Vampiric touch) AC 37 (Nat 20-crit threat) Ac 37(nat 20) Normal damage 20 points plus 42 vampiric touch. No save SR- 30
AC 29 normal damage 13 points plus 42 vampiric touch. No save SR - 30
Total damage 33 normal + 84 vampiric
As the staff connects and the spells are discharged the worm sems to get quite a bit weaker and Ingrge actually seems appear more buff than usual.
current remaining spells
0 - resistance **, ray for frost*** 1st - magic missile****, true strike, ray of enfeeblement** 2nd - scorching ray ***, detect thoughts, ghoul touch***, 3rd - Clairaudience, water breathing(three used), haste. 4th - scrying, bestow curse 5th - Cone of cold**, wall of force, teleport 6th - greater dispel magic**, Globe of invulnerability 7th - Greater teleport, Bigby's grasping hand, Mordenkainen's sword
Active spells
Bull's str. - 480 rounds (+4 str) att/dam bear's endur. - 480 rounds (+4 con) fort/hp spectral hand - 130 rounds water breathing - 7 hours status - 22 hours stone skin - 1300 rounds Vampiric touch - (temp points) 600 rounds
Dahlia: AC32: HP226: Greater invisibility, Bless, Status, Elixer of fire 10d6(6+5+6+5+1+4+1+4+6+2)=40 Sunday January 7th, 2007 2:58:48 PM
A quiet "Oh my." is heard by Milo as they come around the corner and are faced with the large purple monstrosity. Hearing Mordrid's call for mage-like attacks, Dahlia lets go with a lightening bolt square into the beast face/head.
40 points damage - Reflex save DC 23 for 20 points
Active spells
Greater Invisibility - 48 rounds Status - 13,200 rounds water breating - 3600 rounds Elixer of Fire breathing - 600 rounds
Corialote [HP: 213/213 - AC: 38][mass bear's endurance, mass bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from acid, SR35]and Amarth [HP: 69/69 - AC: 24][mass bear's endurance, mass bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from aci 5d4(3+3+2+2+4)+1=15 Sunday January 7th, 2007 9:33:52 PM
Cori simply shrugs as she slips a wand out of her pants pocket. She takes a not too particular aim at the thing and five missiles fire from the wand. It is not the most damaging spell but she had planned to pack more spells that would keep people alive than deal damage. "I have a countering spell ready." She adds this last through the earring that she wears and through the spell...if it is in effect upon her.
Amarth is still perched upon her shoulder and seems to be taking this all in stride. He may not look happy but he is still here.
[Remember that Cori put up several spells that will effect the whole group. Please make note of them as they are all useful.]
Gunther Sunday January 7th, 2007 10:58:30 PM
The large warrior shakes his head, dislodging the fog that had filled his head for several hours now. He smiles as several spells empower him...readying him for his ultimate target...the dragon. Gunther stays close to K'nara, watching to see if he might be needed to help with the purple worm.
OOC: Sorry, really don't have time to calculate AC and result of spells right now. Will do in the morning.
Milo (AC 29, hp 96; stoneskin 130 hp) Sunday January 7th, 2007 11:45:48 PM
Seeing the spellcasters in the group queue up for action, Milo flattens himself against the side of the passageway to get out of their line of fire. Shouting to Dahlia in the gloom, "Lets try and flank this thing!"
Olana ( AC 32, HPs 74, Water breathing, Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Bless, Cats Grace, Bear's Strength, Bulls Endurance) d20+19=29 d20+14=21 d8+5=12 d8+5=12 Monday January 8th, 2007 12:16:32 AM
Olana stares for a moment at the huge worm in the tunnel, but soon snaps out of it. mordrid was probably right in not dashing off toward it and letting the wizards have first crack at it, but then maybe a couple of arrows in it's hide wouldn't go amiss either. Should be easy enough to hit - size of barn door and all that.
Hits AC 29, 21 for 12 and 12
Nick (AC 40, HPs 153, Holy Aura, SR34, water breathing, acid protection) Monday January 8th, 2007 12:20:06 AM
Nick moves a little further forward, so he can get into position to help if anything went sadly awry with the worm. The Platinums had been up against one of these things before, he remembers.
Blinking as the spells fly, he looks to see what effect they have.
DM Jan d20+35=43 Monday January 8th, 2007 1:28:57 AM
Faced with the horror before them, the group moves into the attack!
While Valdor, Milo, Bertram, Nick, Gunther, K'nara, Aeralia, Mordrid and Lian move into position or prepare for the next wave, Cori and Dahlia hurls spells into the fray, and both Falin and Olana send arrows flying and embedding into the creature's hide, and Ve Mundr and Ingrge move right in for a direct confrontation.
The lightning spell flashes brightly, lighting up the immediate area, and from his current position, Valdor gets a momentary glimpse of what lies beyond - a sizeable area, a cavern, maybe a large pool and something organic and moving beyond. Hard to say if it was a dragon, or another worm.
The light is dazzling in such confined quarters, giving everyone spots in front of their eyes. It also lights the way behind, and both Mordrid and Aeralia get a good look at the path the group has already taken. It's clear and inviting - the way out.
Ingrge suddenly gets one heck of a kick of positive energy, that make his fingers tingle and his hair stand on end, and an earth-scented miasma surrounds him. he notes that the worm's skin colour has darkened.
Stood close by, Ve's momentum, coupled with the swing of the purple worm's head, has brought him face to face the the creature's open maw. He finds himself close enough to count the beast's teeth - three inner rings of small pointy incisors, and half a dozen large fangs attached to it's jaw. The stench coming from it is overwhelming, especially is the worm opens wide and tries to grab him! (HITS AC 43. Rats!)
The creature's tail is now beginning to snake in from beyond and join in the attack.
((OOC - welcome back, Nellie, and Jay I hope your surgery went well.))
Posting Report for Monday January 8th, 2007 5:23:55 AM
Game # 1 Platinum Dragons For the week of Jan 1,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jan H-OXXXX Valdor---OOOX2 Modrid---OXXXX Fr.Nick--OXOXOS Dahlia---OXOXOS VE Mont--XOXOX Coralote-OXOXOS
Adm Ceil - What can I say they tried!
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Posting Reports for The Emeral Talons Game # 3 For the week of Jan 1,2007
Lian (hps114, AC37-2+1)Stoneskin(130),bear's endurance,bull's strength,enlarge person Monday January 8th, 2007 6:04:52 AM
The monk dives into a pant pocket, retrieves a scroll of Enlarge Person and casts it.
His hands continue to glow green. The green light is lighting his grim face.
Dodging worm.
Active spells: Stoneskin (Bertram) extend mass bear's endurance: 48 minutes (Cori) extend mass bull's strength: 48 minutes (Cori) enlarge person (scroll) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREPARED SPELLS: Spell DC: 17 plus spell level; Caster Level 4
Zero Level: Detect Magicx2, Guidance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Bless, Cure Light Wounds(max), Divine Favor, Endure Elements, Hide from Undead, Remove Fear Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Cure Moderate Wounds(max), Resist Energy, Silence Domain Spells : Enlarge Person and Bull's Strength
Stunning Fist 13/day: Unused Wholeness of Body (18 points) : Unused Domain - Protection [1/day, standard action, resistance equal to cleric level, 1 hour] : Unused Domain - Strength [1/day, free action, strength enhancement equal to cleric level, 1 round] : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry (3/day, caster level 1, 1 day) : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength (2/day, caster level 3, 3 min) : Unused
(OOC: Initial out-patient surgery went well, but now there are developing complications. Low grade fever and some increasing pain which are common for this particular procedure. Will keep you informed.)
Falin (AC 24 HP 99) Holy Aura, Water Breathing, Bless, Stone Skin (130), Haste, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance d20+40=52 d20+35=44 d20+30=43 d20+40=43 d20+40=41 d8+5=10 d8+5=7 d8+5=10 d8+5=7 d8+5=7 Monday January 8th, 2007 7:14:26 AM
Not one to look a gift horse in the mouth Falin fires into the gullet of the creature as his mouth is open.
Using Dire Shot
AC 52 HP 21 AC 44 HP 7 AC 43 HP 10 AC 43 HP 7 AC 41 HP 7
Arrows Count Normal 25 +5 25 Wood Tipped 20
Gunther (AC37, HP118/118) Bear's Endurance, Haste, Barkskin +3 Monday January 8th, 2007 12:05:36 PM
As he waits to see how he is needed for combat, Gunther fishes out a potion and drinks it down. He grins as his skin becomes rough and hard.
Spells in place Bear's Endurance, +4 to Con 20min. Haste 47/48 rounds? Barkskin 60min
Please let me know if any other spells were cast on Gunther.
(Holy Aura and Bull's Strength that I know of. Also, there are several Stoneskins and Prot from Acid's, Water Breathing and Freedom of Movement spells left, I believe-SteveH)
Ve Mundr AC 51 with Combat expertise HP 235 SR 34 d20+19=38 d20+14=18 d20+8=20 d20+4=17 d20+19=26 d8+10=16 d8+10=13 d8+10=11 d8+10=17 d8+10=15 Monday January 8th, 2007 4:56:49 PM
Ve spins away from the worm's maw as it closes on him and then attacks continuing to protect those about him and using his knowledge of combat. His real job was not to take down the worm, merely keep the stupid creatures' attention. The adamantine hammer whips through the air in quick passing swipes. As the blessed weapon passes through armor, many apparent misses actually strike home. Blessed by the spell of haste, all 5 strikes land.
[Hammer is Brilliant Weapon and ignores Armor Hit AC 38/18/20/17 Haste att 26 Dmg 16/13/11/17/15]
Take under wing all within 10' gain +5 AC. Combat Expertise adds +5 to my AC
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Endure Elements Water Breathing 2 hr 50 min Status all members 22 hrs Barkskin 2 hrs Spell Resistance 44 min Freedom Movement 220 min Hasted 47 rounds
Mordrid AC 39 / HP 231(403) (Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Protection from Acid, Waterbreathing, Keen, True Seeing, Cats Grace, Bless, Bears Endurance, Bull Strength) d20=15 d20=1 d20=19 d20=12 d20=4 d20=4 d8+15=16 d6=5 Monday January 8th, 2007 6:15:48 PM
From the rear of the party... can we get any shots off?
Let me know and I will attack with a full flight. (+ 5 flaming arrows with keen)
[Shot 1: 15 roll + 45 = AC 60. Damage 16 + 5 flame = 21 total damage.]
[Shot 2: 1 roll = miss]
[Shot 3: 19 roll + 45 = AC...
more to come
Milo (AC 30, 31 v. the worm, hp 96; stoneskin 130 hp, haste) d20+21=31 d20+23=35 6d6(1+3+3+6+3+2)=18 d4+4=8 2d6(1+6)=7 Monday January 8th, 2007 8:01:52 PM
As Ve steps in for the attack, Milo sees his opportunity to strike. Clicking his heels to activate his books, Milo tumbles into the room to flank opposite Ve, and strikes at the creature's soft underbelly. (OOC: Tumble check DC 31 to avoid the attack of opportunity. Hit AC 35 for 26 hit points damage, 33 if the creature is evil. The worm is Milo's dodge buddy.)
Dahlia: AC32: HP226: Greater invisibility, Bless, Status, Elixer of fire 10d6(2+4+3+3+2+2+3+2+1+4)=26 Monday January 8th, 2007 11:15:30 PM
Moving around to the opposite side Dahlia let's fly with another lightening bolt.
26 points damage reflex DC 23 for 13.
Ingrge: Ac 32: HP 346/346; arcane sight, see invisibility, greater invisibility, bless, bear's endur,, bull's str., stoneskin(130), rary's telepathic, water breathing, spectral hand, status, contingency d20+15=29 Monday January 8th, 2007 11:20:47 PM
Feeling the rush of positve energy flow through him Ingrge focuses on the worm again aiming high so as to ensure that he doesn't catch any of his comrades in his spell, Ingrge lets fly with a maximizex cone of cold.
78 points damage - reflex DC 28 for 39 points SR 29
current remaining spells
0 - resistance **, ray for frost*** 1st - magic missile****, true strike, ray of enfeeblement** 2nd - scorching ray ***, detect thoughts, ghoul touch***, 3rd - Clairaudience, water breathing(three used), haste. 4th - scrying, bestow curse 5th - Cone of cold*, wall of force, teleport 6th - greater dispel magic**, Globe of invulnerability 7th - Greater teleport, Bigby's grasping hand, Mordenkainen's sword
Active spells
Bull's str. - 480 rounds (+4 str) att/dam bear's endur. - 480 rounds (+4 con) fort/hp spectral hand - 130 rounds water breathing - 7 hours status - 22 hours stone skin - 1300 rounds Vampiric touch - (temp points) 600 rou
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Bless; Cat's Grace; Freedom of Movement; Haste; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) d20+29=42 d10+14=21 Monday January 8th, 2007 11:51:22 PM
"Way to go, Ingrge!" K'Nara notes with a grin. "Milo's having some fun, too. Just wish we got here before the worm had barbarian for breakfast." The blade singer follows on the heels of Milo, swinging her sword as she charges.
(OOC: charging, K'Nara's attack hits AC42 for 21hp damage.)
Valdor(AC41, HP 326, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin 130 pts, Acid Resistance, Holy Aura, Freedom of Movement, Cloak of Arachnid, Bless, Water Breathing, Fire Resistance, True Seeing) d20+25=38 d20+37=53 d20+37=54 d20+36=48 d20+32=51 d20+32=49 d20+31=41 d20+27=33 d20+26=39 d20+22=28 d20+21=40 d20+21=33 d12+16=21 d12+16=22 d12+15=20 d12+16=24 d12+16=28 d12+15=18 d12+16=22 d12+15=25 d12+16=25 d12+15=22 d12+15=16 Monday January 8th, 2007 11:52:06 PM
Valdor says loudly into his earpiece,"Ve, you just can't go rushing into relationships like that. Kissing on the first date, before you've even been introduced properly...whoa!"
He was going to stay out of the way and watch to insure the dragon didn't catch them unaware, but seeing the tail coming and Ve almost getting swallowed, well, enough is enough. Htumbles the few feet separating him from the worm and attacks, his swords glittering in the torchlight, weaving and striking with deadly efficiency and brutal strength.
(AC53, poss crit AC54, AC48, AC51, poss crit AC49, AC41, AC33, AC39, AC 28, AC40, poss crit AC33 for 21, 22, 20, 24, 28, 18, 22, 25, 25, 22, 16 Sorry Jan, I would total it, but I'm unsure of which attacks hit)
Corialote [HP: 213/213 - AC: 38][bear's endurance, bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from acid, SR35]and Amarth [HP: 69/69 - AC: 24][bear's endurance, bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from aci 5d4(1+3+3+2+2)+1=12 Monday January 8th, 2007 11:59:38 PM
Cori just grins as she brings the wand to bear again upon the worm. "Well it's no dragon but a good warm-up." She is just glad that she had her goggles pulled over her eyes with that last flash, though it still hurt. Another fives missiles of pure magic swerve to slam into the large worm.
[Just noticed that I should have added another 4 damage to last times, magic missiles.]
Olana ( AC 32, HPs 74, Water breathing, Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Bless, Cats Grace, Bear's Strength, Bulls Endurance) Tuesday January 9th, 2007 2:14:40 AM
Olana is taking aim, ready to fire another round, when before her, Lian grows into a giant, limiting her view, and when the lightning blasts forth again -
"Can't see a danged thing," she mutters grumpily, lowering her bow.
Nick (AC 40, HPs 153, Holy Aura, SR34, water breathing, acid protection) Tuesday January 9th, 2007 2:18:03 AM
Nick steps closer, in order to get within touching range of anyone engaging in melee and maybe getting their arm bitten off. He watches closely, wincing slightly at the damage the beast is taking. Well, it was blocking the passage...
DM Jan Tuesday January 9th, 2007 2:46:39 AM 'Second date, no tongue!' (HellBoy)
Once again, the tunnel erupts with light, looking not unlike a mid winter halfling party in Dirt City (after one of them invented something called 'fyre werks'. General consensus on the discovery - they'll never catch on.) All the missiles, lightning, blasts of cold and whirling blades leave nothing for those at the back to get their teeth into - although Falin's arrows sail majestically past Lian's left ear, the rings of teeth, and straight into the creature's gullet, embedding in the grey-lilac flesh beyond. (Mordrid saves his arrows?)
Close up, Ingrge, Milo, K'Nara, Valdor and Ve get a whiff of the smell coming out of the creature's split apart insides, which is a delightful mixture of a slaughter house and rather strong-smelling mushrooms.
And in amongst all this dead purple meat, it appears that someone - one of the human barbarians - is trying to claw his way out.
The way is now partially cleared to enter the cavern beyond. There's a feeling of cavernous size in there, and there are sounds, something big crawling or sliding closer. Something shifts in the gloom - but it's hard to see anything beyond 20 ft or so other than dark shapes and a inky glint of water.
Gunther (AC41, HP118/118) Bear's Endurance, Haste, Holy Aura, Stoneskin, Protect. from Acid, Water Breathing, Freedom of Movement,Barkskin +3 Tuesday January 9th, 2007 8:36:21 AM
Watching K'nara and Valdor move in for the kill, Gunther is more than a little disapointed to find that the stupid thing is dead before he can even engage it. Still...their was that noise in the tunnel... Gunther turns to K'nara. "Miss K'nara, vould you like for me to fly over dis ting and see vat's on de oder side, or would you rather your humble orc set about clearing a path for the others?" Gunther winks mischieviously as he awaits K'nara's instruction. It's been so long since he got to wade into worm guts that he almost hopes she'll give the order to clear the way.
OOC:Thanks Steve H!!
Jan, if it's ok, I'm going to assume that Gunther had the buff spells cast on him during the prep time, since that's what he would have done if his stupid human hadn't gone off and abandoned him. ;)
((~~Jan~~ Janelle, that's fine. Gunther was around when all the spells were cast.))
Spells in place Bear's Endurance, +4 to Con 20min. Haste 46/48 rounds? Holy Aura Stoneskin Protection from Acid Water Breathing-7 hours Freedom of Movement-220 min. Barkskin 60min
Lian (hps114, AC37-2)Stoneskin(130),bear's endurance,bull's strength,enlarge person Tuesday January 9th, 2007 12:00:50 PM
The monk moves foward (it seems as if someone is staring daggers into the back of his head!) and positions (if he can), into a flank with someone (anyone).
Nevermind. Its dead. He shakes his head and begins muttering heatedly. The large elf begins pacing, hands glowing. He glances at KNara, his eyes large and feiry as if he wanted to say something.
Active spells: Stoneskin (Bertram) extend mass bear's endurance: 48 minutes (Cori) extend mass bull's strength: 48 minutes (Cori) enlarge person (scroll) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREPARED SPELLS: Spell DC: 17 plus spell level; Caster Level 4
Zero Level: Detect Magicx2, Guidance, Mending, Purify Food and Drink First Level: Bless, Cure Light Wounds(max), Divine Favor, Endure Elements, Hide from Undead, Remove Fear Second Level: Bear's Endurance, Cure Moderate Wounds(max), Resist Energy, Silence Domain Spells : Enlarge Person and Bull's Strength
Stunning Fist 13/day: Unused Wholeness of Body (18 points) : Unused Domain - Protection [1/day, standard action, resistance equal to cleric level, 1 hour] : Unused Domain - Strength [1/day, free action, strength enhancement equal to cleric level, 1 round] : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry (3/day, caster level 1, 1 day) : Unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength (2/day, caster level 3, 3 min) : Unused
One scroll of Enlarge Person used.
Valdor(AC41, HP 326, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance, Stoneskin 130 pts, Acid Resistance, Holy Aura, Freedom of Movement, Cloak of Arachnid, Bless, Water Breathing, Fire Resistance, True Seeing) Tuesday January 9th, 2007 5:50:06 PM
Seeing, and hearing, movement beyond the worm, Valdor pulls out his torch with continual light cast upon it and tosses it about twenty feet into the cavern and easily scales the worm with his cloak active. He moves carefully to get a look at whatever is behind the worm before making any quick movements.
Ve Mundr Tuesday January 9th, 2007 6:21:23 PM
DM Reminder Ve has Daylight on his shield, 60 radius.
K'Nara (AC43, HP 158/158; Acid Protection; Bear's Endurance; Bless; Cat's Grace; Freedom of Movement; Haste; Stoneskin, Water Breathing) Tuesday January 9th, 2007 7:38:00 PM
K'Nara's hacking becomes slightly more refined as she suddenly realizes that there's someone still relatively alive inside the big beasty.
"Gunther, if you go--BE CAREFUL." she says over her shoulder. "Dragons can see VERY well in the dark!" Then she turns her full attention towards trying to help whoever is trying to get out of the worm to actually get out.
Milo (AC 29 hp 96; stoneskin 130 hp) Tuesday January 9th, 2007 10:02:23 PM
Milo joins in to help K'nara cut survivors out of the worm's gullet.
Falin (AC 24 HP 99) Holy Aura, Water Breathing, Bless, Stone Skin (130), Haste, Bull's Strength, Bear's Endurance Tuesday January 9th, 2007 11:50:40 PM
Falin moves forward with the rest of the group to check things out. Getting closer to the worm Falin says while covering his mouth, "I sure am glad that I don't have my hightened sense of smell anymore."
Corialote [HP: 213/213 - AC: 38][bear's endurance, bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from acid, SR35]and Amarth [HP: 69/69 - AC: 24][bear's endurance, bull's strength, fox's cunning, protection from acid] Wednesday January 10th, 2007 12:29:46 AM
Cori moves off to the side and away from the main body of the group. She does not want to put herself in line for a large attack upon the large group that seems to start to gather together. She shakes her head and wonders how some will fair if an area attack comes real soon. "I wish there was not all this light...then at least I could see better." She is still not totally use to the light of the outside and the light being used to illuminate the cave is enough to set off her sensitive eys.
Amarth stays perched upon her shoulder as she moves to see if there is a way around the worm and to the other side. Both have a spell ready to be used at a moments notice and both know it.
Ve Mundr AC 46 HP 235 SR 34 Wednesday January 10th, 2007 10:59:18 AM
The worm dies under the massive assault and Ve sees a few others already working to free any survivors. If any of the other barbarians are about he points back the way they came, "You should get yourselves out. This is the lair of a terribly powerful Dragon and that was a mere minor pet to it."
That said, Ve moves around the worm and further into the cave to allow his Daylight spell to reveal as much as it can. The cavern was enormous to be sure, but at least for the nearest 60' everyone could see quite well. "Valdor?" he whispers back into the earpiece. Really you need to trust me, I do know what I am doing, but your concern is touching." His voice is a bit light and the small chuckle quite evident. Ve then touches his chest, "Domi grant us courage and touch our hearts." [Cast Bless radius affect 40' shoudl be everyone]
Spells in effect: Greater Magic Weapon Magic Vestment Armor Magic Vestment Shield Daylight on Shield 220 min Endure Elements Water Breathing 2 hr 50 min Status all members 22 hrs Barkskin 2 hrs Spell Resistance 44 min Freedom Movement 220 min Hasted 45 rounds Bless 22 min
Aeralia (AC20, HP 50/50, Mage Armor, Shield, Bear's Endurance, Bull's Strength, Water Breathing, Rary's Telepathic Bond, Holy Aura, Spell Resistance, Invisibility) Wednesday January 10th, 2007 12:34:02 PM
Aeralia continues to remain towards the back of the group, observant and ready to cast should the dragon reveal itself.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Readying an action to cast a wall of force between the party and enemy should the dragon be detected and using a breath weapon.
Active Spells: Mage Armor (5996 rnds) Shield (Oriented in Front) (97 rnds) Invisibility (98 rnds) Bear's Endurance (478 rnds) Bull's Strength (478 rnds) Water Breathing (2398 rnds) Rary's telepathic bond (1298 rnds) Holy Aura (???) Spell Resistance - 34 (???)
Olana ( AC 32, HPs 74, Water breathing, Stoneskin, Holy Aura, Bless, Cats Grace, Bear's Strength, Bulls Endurance) Wednesday January 10th, 2007 1:38:21 PM
Olana steps up toward the dead worm, her hands still on her bow and on guard while some of the others hack away at the dead worm's flesh.
"What lies beyond, can anyone see?"
Nick (AC 40, HPs 153, Holy Aura, SR34, water breathing, acid protection) Wednesday January 10th, 2007 1:40:22 PM
"Blessed Alemi," whispers Nick as Milo and K'nara attempt to rescue those swallowed by the worm. He'll be ready to heal anyone who survives.
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