Vauhwyt Wednesday December 13th, 2006 8:34:28 PM
Vauhwyt stays with the main group down the stairs. She does not venture out yet, being more than a little somewhat confused on the lay of the land.
(I'll try to update the map.)
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Wednesday December 13th, 2006 9:42:23 PM
Seeing no one else going up the stairs besides Dietrich, Olyn, and Berlon, Theodore quickly follows with loaded crossbow.
DM Shegger Round 1 Wednesday December 13th, 2006 9:59:49 PM
(OOC - I do apologize for the lack of a map. I simply don't have access to any map making tools. I'll do my best to describe the locations, though. The hallway to the tower was northeasterly. In the tower, the stairs circle around as they lead up until the door leading out is looking southwest out over the courtyard. The bridge is actually the wall you saw in the courtyard, serving as its northeastern border.)
Dietrich takes the lead and asks the clerics to come second. Olyn and Berlon follow quickly.
Theodore moves up after them.
Oni decides to retreat back down the hall and to the courtyard. His quick movement brings him right to the open door into the courtyard.
Rose, being at the base of the stairs, takes a moment to burn a charge from her protective wand.
Vauwhyt and Vorelle also stay at the base of the stairs.
Dietrich, Olyn, Berlon, Theodore, & Oni Highlight to display spoiler: {About the well, you see the battle unfolding as two harpies circle the three Dirt City warriors. The boys have their weapons out and are trying to defend themselves but are having trouble against the agile air walkers.
The bridge is about fifteen feet above the courtyard, dealing 1d6 of non-lethal falling damage unless you make a DC 15 Jump or DC 15 Tumble check for no damage if you want to jump down to the courtyard. The Harpies are performing flyby attacks on the three from Dirt City. One is to the east, and one to the west, preparing for another attack. Neither are within reach of any but missile or magic weapons unless you ready an attack.}
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 47r, Guidance 9r Wednesday December 13th, 2006 10:43:05 PM
"Everything we come across is not only evil," Berlon says as he sneers at the harpies, "but ugly and usually smelly as well."
With that he raises his High Woldian holy symbol in the air. After a moment Dietrich is bathed in a deep red aura.
"Be prepared, no?" he asks Dietrich.
Berlon casts Air Walk on Dietrich. (70 minutes)
Vorelle Wednesday December 13th, 2006 11:42:59 PM
As soon as there is room for her to do so, Vorelle moves up the stairs.
Rose Thursday December 14th, 2006 2:55:46 AM
Rose takes a second to cast another spell then zips along to where the fighting is. Piper shares the spell with rose and carries her bag of tricks as she flies along.
cast expeditous retreat then moved. Rose will run towards the fighting as she is small she can pass through some occupied spaces where the others cant. speed 50'x4=100'
is my bear still around?
dm sanity info Rose hp: 35/41 AC: 17 Piper hp: 20/20 AC: 12
Active spells Black bear from bag of tricks, lasts 10 minutes Shield: +4 ac, negate magic missiles, 9/10 rounds Expeditious retreat: +30' to movement 40/40 rounds
spells remaining cantrips: acid splash, disrupt undead x2, touch of fatigue level 1: expeditious retreat, protection from evil, magic missile level 2: invisibility, scorching ray, touch of idiocy
Dietrich AC 20 hp 67/71 blessed, air walk d4=2 d20+9=13 Thursday December 14th, 2006 2:07:51 PM
Dietrich couldnīt agree more with Berlonīs comment. What is it with these evil monsters that they all have to be ugly and smelly?
Upon the received ability to walk on the air, the warrior rushes forward to attack one of the beasts from behind (assuming a move gets him there). He puts some extra power in the blow (powerattack +4 damage, -4 to hit, +2 flanking, 0 from Wardds amullet this turn): "hits" ac 13 (Ļ%$Ļ%Ļ)
Seeing his friends in a casting frenzy again, Dietrich shouts: "Save your magic! Itīs just two Ļ%#$Ļ%$ harpies! Fire the longrange weapons instead!"
Also, seeing that almost everyone came after him, he calls to the ones that are still in the library: "Go after Oni and help the youths!"
Oni Thursday December 14th, 2006 3:10:35 PM
Oni can see the flying creatures. It seems they are not too dangerous. It almost seems to him that they are a diversion. He moves further into the courtyard, staying close to a wall. That should allow him some protection.
"Lads, move to cover, they are not too great of fighters." Sim-ly stated whether he believes it r not. Then Dietrich appears walking on the air, attacking the beast. Odd group he is with, for sure.
Olyn * Bless * Thursday December 14th, 2006 3:42:23 PM
Backtracks to where Oni is, healing wand at the ready.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+6=26 d20+6=15 d8=2 d8=1 Thursday December 14th, 2006 9:50:22 PM
Theodore raises his crossbow and fires at the harpy Dietrich is NOT attacking. (Hits AC 26, crit, and hits AC 15. If critical, 3 damage, or 2 damage if not)
DM Shegger Round 2 d20+7=23 d6=6 d20+7=23 d6=2 Thursday December 14th, 2006 10:03:18 PM
Vorelle and Rose spring up the stairs and come out with Dietrich, Olyn, Berlon, and Theodore on the bridge.
Rose's bear has gone back to where he came from.
Dietrich draws his blade and moves across the air to attack the harpy to the east. His strike is true (roll for damage next round Dietrich), and the harpy squeals in pain and flies on. (Dietrich also gets an AoO. Roll for that, too.)
Oni calls for the youths to take cover from the harpies'. They quickly follow orders, moving to press themselves against the wall that also serves as the bridge between the tower and main room on the second floor.
Olyn moves back down the stairs, through the study, and down the hall into the kitchen. The next round will bring him out into the courtyard.
Theodore aims his crossbow and looses his bolt which flies true, sinking into the harpy on the west (Harpy B takes 3 HP damage).
The harpy that Dietrich damaged flies at Theodore and strikes him mightily with a knotty club. (Harpy A hits Theodore for 6 HP damage) She continues on past the bridge to the north. (Berlon gets an AoO on Harpy A)
The other harpy makes a bee line for Dietrich and gives him a ringing blow to the noggin (Harpy B hits Dietrich for 2 HP damage) and zips past to the east.
Vorelle d20+10=24 d20+10=19 d20+5=13 d8+1=5 d8+1=5 d8+1=6 Friday December 15th, 2006 1:06:48 AM
Vorelle quickly fires three shots at any harpy not in melee combat.
[Hit AC 24 for 5 damage; hit AC 19 for 5 damage; hit AC 13 for 6 damage. Please add one to both the attack and damage roll if the harpy is 30 feet or less from Vorelle.]
Rose d100=13 Friday December 15th, 2006 5:43:30 AM
Rose quickly uses her wand of unseen servant and tells it to obey piper. She then pulls out a length of rope from her bag.
Piper reaches into her bag of tricks and pulls out a ball which she throws on the ground and turns into a wolverine. Piper then orders the unseen servant to take the rope and use it to tangle up a harpy.
bag of tricks: 13
dm sanity info Rose hp: 35/41 AC: 17 Piper hp: 20/20 AC: 12
Active spells Shield: +4 ac, negate magic missiles, 9/10 rounds Expeditious retreat: +30' to movement 40/40 rounds
spells remaining cantrips: acid splash, disrupt undead x2, touch of fatigue level 1: expeditious retreat, protection from evil, magic missile level 2: invisibility, scorching ray, touch of idiocy
wolverine info WOLVERINE Size/Type: Medium Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (28 hp) Initiative: +2 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft., climb 10 ft. Armor Class: 14 (+2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4 Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d4+2) Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+2) and bite -1 melee (1d6+1) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Rage Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +10, Listen +6, Spot +6 Feats: Alertness, Toughness, TrackB Environment: Cold forests Organization: Solitary Challenge Rating: 2 Advancement: 4-5 HD (Large) Level Adjustment: -- These creatures are similar to badgers but are bigger, stronger, and even more ferocious. Combat Rage (Ex) A wolverine that takes damage in combat flies into a berserk rage on its next turn, clawing and biting madly until either it or its opponent is dead. It gains +4 to Strength, +4 to Constitution, and -2 to Armor Class. The creature cannot end its rage voluntarily. Skills Wolverines have a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10 on Climb checks, even if rushed or threatened.
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 blessed , air walk 2d6(4+1)+12=17 d6=4 d20+11=31 2d6(1+6)+8=15 d20+11=24 2d6(4+3)+8=15 Friday December 15th, 2006 6:18:37 AM
damage done last round: 17 + 4 sneak attack = 21
Should the harpy still be alive, he uses the AoO: hits ac 31: damage 15 critical: 30
Dietrich is relatively surprised his blundered attack actually hit the beast! (it should probaly get it killed too)
The warrior is attacked by the other one, but itīs just a scratch. He attacks back: hits ac 24, damage: 15 (together with the fire it took, it should probably die too)
Dietrich reminds his friends again not to waste their rare powers. He also shouts:
"Look out at the sky if their more of them!"
Eagles Splendor 46r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 699r d20+8=26 d10=10 d20+10=29 d8+2=10 Friday December 15th, 2006 3:04:17 PM
(OOC: Everyone remember their bless. Clerics hate it when you forget.)
After Dietrich zooms off with his new enchantment, Berlon turns his attention to the harpy attacking Theo. Seeing a chance to attack, he lets loose with his Crossbow, hoping Alemi will guide his admittedly shaky aim.
Heavy Crossbow AoO (Guidance used) hits AC 26 for 10 damage.
Happy with his good shot, the gnome then drops his crossbow (free action) and moves to engage the harpy that's bothering Theo, drawing his mace as he goes. (move action)
He will then attack the harpy with his mace (standard action).
Heavy Mace attack hits AC 29 for 10 damage.
Vauhwyt d100=61 Friday December 15th, 2006 4:54:11 PM
For Round 1 Vauhwyt stands still.
For Round 2 (last round), if the DM permits, Vauhwyt cast Expeditious Retreat (arcane fail check 61) and moved back through the kitchen to the courtyard entrance, just steps ahead of Olyn.
For Round 3 (this round), if the DM permits, Vauhwyt moves through the gate out of the courtyard and draws her light hammer for a throw next round.
SPELLS
Active on both: Message, Ex Retreat Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 4 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
I drew the bridge/courtyard wall wider in the second two maps because Shegger said two people could stand abreast on them.
loretta Saturday December 16th, 2006 1:15:30 AM
good maps cayzle, how did you make them?
Cayzle Saturday December 16th, 2006 5:51:30 AM
Thanks, Loretta. Although for the games that I DM I usually use MS Excel (check out the Crescent Valley fight going on right now, for example), for these I used FreeHand, a drawing program I got at work.
loretta Saturday December 16th, 2006 9:46:51 AM
what do you need for freehand?
Theodore & Macaw HP 23/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+6=10 Sunday December 17th, 2006 8:25:09 PM
Theodores yelps in pain when he is struck by the harpy. He quickly reloads his crossbow and fires at the harpy again. (Hits AC 10)
DM Shegger Round4 Sunday December 17th, 2006 9:17:46 PM
(OOC - Actually, I misspoke when I said the bridge served as the northeast border. It's actually the northwest border. The hallway you all went through to get to the tower study is the bridge, on the second floor.)
Vorelle sends three shafts into the harpy that had damage Theodore. The monster drops from the sky onto the jagged rocks below. She twitches for a moment and is still.
Rose summons forth an unseen servant and Piper pulls a wolverine from the bag of tricks which appears on the bridge. (Using the unseen servant to entangle the harpy with a rope is beyond the scope of the spell.)
Dietrich finishes off the the other harpy as she sails by, cleaving one of her wings from her body, she spirals into the courtyard and ceases to move.
With both harpies down, Sharif, Arngrim, and Leo move back into the open. Sharif pokes the harpy Dietrich felled with his sword and looks up at the floating warrior. "Nice hit! Do we still need to stay in the courtyard?"
After a quick recollection, the party still hasn't explored the stairs leading up from the dining hall, the spiral stairs continuing up through the tower, the gate leading out of the courtyard, and the door across the bridge.
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 blessed , air walk Monday December 18th, 2006 6:17:28 AM
Dietrich moves down before the spell expires. He asks the youths:
"Have you been hurt?"
Then, unfortunatelly, heīll have to reprehend them again: "I never meant for you to stay IN the courtyard, where you can be seen and attacked by enemies! You should just have stayed inside, at the door, looking out that the maingroup was not attacked from behind. But alright, no harm done."
"So, whereīre we going to explore now? Iīd say the door across the bridge, as it is the next level to look at. Other suggestions?
Vorelle d20+12=15 d20+12=18 Monday December 18th, 2006 10:33:07 AM
Vorelle has no preference of where to go next. She nocks another arrow and glances around, looking and listening for anything out of the ordinary.
[Spot 15, Listen 18]
Eagles Splendor 45r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 698r d8+5=7 Monday December 18th, 2006 5:38:11 PM
"Here, Theo, let me see your wound," Berlon says as he inspects the young mage. Even though the wound isn't *that* bad, he says "Better safe than sorry, no?"
With that he cast Cure Light on Theo, healing 7 hp. (Cure Light cast spontaneously replacing Nystul's)
Oni Monday December 18th, 2006 7:26:43 PM
"Looks lie i will stasy here then. Thosestars are too old, and i dont trust my weight on them. So loolks like the 3 become 4." He smiles at the youths, asnd winks at Dietrich.
Theodore & Macaw Monday December 18th, 2006 9:48:02 PM
"Thank you, Berlon." He smiles at his friend as he tests his shoulder out.
Slinging his crossbow across his back, he looks down on the boys from Dirt City. Although he thinks it would be safer for everyone if they all stuck together, he lets Dietrich make the decision.
He's the tactician, after all, he thinks.
"Yes, let's see what's through this door," he says pointing to the door on the far side of the bridge.
DM Shegger Monday December 18th, 2006 9:48:36 PM
Dietrich descends to the courtyard and berates the Dirt City boys for a moment about not staying by the door.
"But we were!" Leo says in complaining tone.
"Yeah!" Arngrim agrees. "We only opened the door when we heard the scream. Then we saw those...things...and came out to see if you needed help."
"So," Sharif begins. "Can we stick with you guys, now? I don't want to watch a stupid door, anymore."
Dietrich recommends checking out the door across the bridge first.
Vorelle doesn't mind where they go next, but she nocks an arrow, deciding to go it careful.
Berlon kindly heals Theodore's wounds, who thanks the gnome for his generosity.
Oni decides to stick with the Dirt City boys to keep them company.
Theodore agrees with Dietrich about checking out the bridge door first.
Posting Report for 12/11/06 Monday December 18th, 2006 9:52:42 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXO Berlon XXXXO Dietrich XXXXO Olyn XXXOO Oni XXXOO Rose OXXXO Theodore XXXXO Vauhwyt XXOXO Vorelle XOXXO
ADM Shegger
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 blessed , air walk Tuesday December 19th, 2006 6:18:23 AM
Dietrich listens to his friends and the boys.
"Alright then, stay with us. Though having a rearguard looking over that door was not only to get you out of harms way, you know?
Letīs move."
Dietrich beckons for the scouts to have the first look at the door and listen if thereīs anything behind it. He sheaths the sword and takes the longbow again.
"The oneīs that are not busy at the door, look out for trouble coming from the skies or other places. With all that screaming, weīre certainly being expected."
Vorelle d20+12=29 d20+12=27 Tuesday December 19th, 2006 9:14:45 AM
Vorelle stays on the alert.
[Spot 29, Listen 27]
Rose d20+9=18 d20+8=25 d20+10=30 d20+10=28 d20+10=28 Tuesday December 19th, 2006 3:15:25 PM
Rose hurries over to the bridge door and starts checking it out.
disable device: 18 listen: 25, +2 for piper near open lock: 30, nat 20 search: 28 spot: 28, +2 for piper near
Oni Tuesday December 19th, 2006 7:40:10 PM
Oni stas in the rear of the group. Hopefully this tactic will boilster the lads spirits, instead of getting them bored, making dangerous decisions.
Theodore & Macaw d20+4=16 Tuesday December 19th, 2006 10:26:19 PM
Theodore looks about for anything suspicious while Rose inspects the door. (Spot 16)
DM Shegger Tuesday December 19th, 2006 10:29:21 PM
Dietrich gives in and decides to let the boys from Dirt City stick with them. The three look very happy to hear this news.
The warrior takes up his longbow and asks the scouts to open the door and take a quick look-see.
Vorelle and Theodore keep their eyes peeled while Rose moves across the bridge and scrutinizes the door.
Rose Highlight to display spoiler: {You see nothing dangerous about the door. Neither does it appear locked. It should swing inwards.}
Oni decides to improve the boys' morale by staying near the rear of the group with them.
Dietrich Wednesday December 20th, 2006 6:05:58 AM
Dietrich waits for the report, staying on alert.
Vorelle d20+12=23 d20+12=13 Wednesday December 20th, 2006 8:57:06 AM
Vorelle keeps her arrow nocked and continues to scan the area.
[Spot 23, Listen 13]
Rose Wednesday December 20th, 2006 9:20:21 AM
rose opens the door
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 44r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 697r Wednesday December 20th, 2006 11:05:46 AM
Berlon agrees that staying together is a good plan. He takes a moment to retrieve and load his crossbow, then rejoins the others.
Theodore & Macaw Wednesday December 20th, 2006 9:30:59 PM
Theodore tries to see past everyone through the door. He's not feeling too comfortable on this bridge and would like to be inside.
DM Shegger Wednesday December 20th, 2006 9:35:47 PM
Everyone gathers on the bridge as Rose pushes the door open. Beyond the door, it appears to be a bedroom.
The room is roughly twenty feet by twenty feet. There's a window to the west, and a door to both the south and the east.
There is a goodly sized bed against the north wall and a writing desk in the southwest corner. A wardrobe closet adorns the east wall.
Oni Wednesday December 20th, 2006 9:59:43 PM
Oni plays with his axe. He swings it in a figure 8, circles, switcching hands. To the warriors eyes he seems to be loosening his muscvles.
Vorelle d20+14=20 Thursday December 21st, 2006 1:38:12 AM
Vorelle looks to see if there are any tracks, or other signs that anything has been through here recently.
[Track 20]
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 blessed , air walk d20+4=24 d20+4=16 d20+4=14 d20+4=16 d20+4=22 Thursday December 21st, 2006 6:17:15 AM
Dietrich waits for the examination to be finished, before the group can move into the room and continue the exploration.
He continues looking around for trouble and beckons everyone to stay alert. The warrior will also try the air walk a little, going up to have a broader view of the place (and enjoy the sensation...).
rose d20+9=16 d20+8=16 d20+10=26 d20+10=11 d20+10=28 Thursday December 21st, 2006 7:25:02 AM
rose goes to the wardrobe and checks the outside for any traps, she'll then search the inside for anything interesting including any secret doors (or doorways to another world:)
disable device: 16 listen: 16, +2 piper close open lock: 26 search: 11 spot: 28, +2 piper close
rose cont d20+10=20 d20+10=24 Thursday December 21st, 2006 7:32:12 AM
i need information on the wardrobe and desk. what do they look like, what type of wood, what type of carvings, ect. if you can find a picture somewhere for me to look at something similar to what rose sees that would be great.
appraise: 20 & 24
Dietrich OOC Thursday December 21st, 2006 8:19:00 AM
Hi friends. Iīm leaving City tomorrow and will have problems with posting till thursday the 27th of Decembem. Should I not be able to post during this period, please donīt let Dietrich just staying useless around.
Thanks and merry cristmas to you all!
Vauhwyt Thursday December 21st, 2006 7:43:46 PM
Vauhwyt is glad to see Rose checking things out. She calls out, "Rose, if you find any traps, let me help you disarm them!"
She works to keep her map up to date.
(more later)
DM Shegger OOC Thursday December 21st, 2006 10:27:32 PM
Hey guys! I'll not be able to post tonight. I'll do so tomorrow.
Also, I'm gonna put the game on vacation until January 2nd. Happy Holidays!!
Cayzle OOC Friday December 22nd, 2006 10:14:19 AM
Those who would like to post over the holidays might enjoy a visit to the Giggling Ghost!
Vauhwyt says, "Wowsy! I wouldn't miss it for the Wold!"
Mookie adds, "Me neither! Because they give away free stuff! Free stuff is the reason for the season!"
Oni Friday December 22nd, 2006 7:27:02 PM
Happy Holidays kids1111
Theodore & Macaw Friday December 22nd, 2006 11:08:07 PM
Theodore sits on the bed for a moment to see if it might be comfortable. Then he proceeds to examine the contents of the desk. After Rose has inspected it first, of course.
DM Shegger Friday December 22nd, 2006 11:24:54 PM
Vorelle inspects the room for signs of recent but discovers nothing out of the ordinary.
Dietrich urges caution as he floats into the air with a silly grin upon his face.
Rose inspects the desk and wardrobe but finds nothing of interest on or in either. They both appear to have been made by ship timbers. Seeing as their's no trees to be found on this island, the furniture was probably made from busted up boats and ships.
Vauhwyt urges Rose to inspect everything and drag her over should she find any traps. In the meantime, Vauhwyt decides to sit at the convenient desk and add onto the map she's been keeping.
Theodore sits on the bed but quickly stands back up after an ominous creak. Clearly the bed is too old to support any weight. Even that of a skinny wizard. He meanders over to the desk to sift through drawers and such. Much like Rose, he finds nothing but blank parchment that crumbles at a touch and an ink jar with dried up ink.
(OOC - Happy Holidays!! See you on the 2nd)
Vorelle d20+12=30 Tuesday December 26th, 2006 11:18:03 PM
There doesn't seem to be much in this room, so Vorelle steps back outside again. She listens for signs of approaching danger.
[Listen 30]
rose d20+9=10 d20+9=18 d20+10=24 d20+10=23 d20+10=16 d20+10=28 d20+10=26 d20+10=18 d20+12=21 d20+12=25 Tuesday December 26th, 2006 11:58:57 PM
rose searches the rest of the room.
loretta Saturday December 30th, 2006 1:13:59 AM
hey can any of you guys use a masterwork morningstar that rose won from the christmas tree?
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 7:38:16 AM
Vauhwyt tries to stay alert. Did she doze off? She feels disoriented, as if she had lost time.
Where is she? What's going on? She looks around and tries to figure out what she is supposed to do!
[LOL! Sorry, Cayzle is more confused than Vauhwyt, but some of that has rubbed off on the liontaur!]
Oni Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 6:44:38 PM
Stands at the ready. Hopefully the lads of Dirt City will mimic him.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 43r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 696r Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 8:03:14 PM
"Theo, shush!" Berlon says, even though a slight smile on his face shows he is only teasing.
"So what's the plan again?" he asks nobody in particular...
Theodore & Macaw Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 9:52:12 PM
Theodore moves away from the desk. "We are here to find the captain's daughter. And I don't think she's in here."
DM Shegger Tuesday January 2nd, 2007 9:52:35 PM
Vorelle sees nothing of interest and moves back out onto the bridge. A light drizzle has begun, now. The little stone island begins to get slippery.
Rose inspects the room again, but turns up nothing new of interest.
Vauhwyt gazes about the room in a sudden state of confusion.
Oni stands strong and straight as he keeps an eye out for danger. He hopes to set a good example for the Dirt City boys.
Instead, they mill about the room, inspecting the walls and the two doors.
Sharif stands next to the southern door and looks back at the party. "Should we go through here," he asks in a loud whisper.
Berlon chides Theodore and asks what the plan is. Theodore answers by saying they're searching for the captain's daughter.
Along with the southern door, there is another door to the east. Both are closed. Both appear to be made of a thin, cheap wood and lockless.
Dietrich Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 6:23:30 AM
Dietrich is ok with moving on, but only when everybody is ready for combat. He stays with the longbow and waits for someone to open the door.
The warrior beckons the other friends with longrange weaponry to do the same.
Vorelle Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 1:57:28 PM
Vorelle's longbow is still at the ready as she waits for the next door to be opened.
Theodore & Macaw Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 9:27:36 PM
Seeing that everyone is waiting for their next move, Theodore moves to the southern door and opens it. He peeks his head through, if there is no obvious danger and reports to the group what he has discovered.
DM Shegger OOC Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 9:28:58 PM
All right, guys! Hope everyone had a great time over the holidays.
It's time to get back on track with the game. I'll post again tomorrow night.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 42r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 695r Wednesday January 3rd, 2007 9:29:25 PM
Looking around at not much happening, Berlon breaks the silence.
"I nominate Theo as Vice President In Charge Of Opening Doors."
You can't tell if he's serious or not.
DM Shegger Thursday January 4th, 2007 10:05:48 PM
Dietrich and Vorelle stand ready as Theodore opens the southern door and pops his head out.
"It looks like another hall," he says to his friends. "There's a stair going down. A door to the west, and two to the east. I didn't see anyone."
Berlon bestows a title on the skinny wizard while Shariff moves past Theodore into the hall. Leo and Arngrim follow quickly, weapons drawn, eager for some action.
(OOC - Next post will be Sunday evening.)
rose Friday January 5th, 2007 4:00:43 AM
rose opens the door that theo didnt so that they know what's behind each door.
ooc: i would like a map of some sort
Dietrich Friday January 5th, 2007 6:07:15 AM
While Rose opens the other door, Dietrich stays by her, longbow ready.
At Berlons comment, Dietrich says:
"I donīt find it a good idea for Theo to be opening doors. Iīd suggest for ALL future doors to be examined and opened either by our scouts, or by the more robust members of the party. Theo is propably the most inappropriate guy for this job and should always stay in a guarded secondary or terciary position, from where he can safely use his spells to support us."
"The next doors should be examined and opened by the scouts, closely accompanied by clerics, for the case that more undead are ahead, and than some warrior for firepower."
Vauhwyt Friday January 5th, 2007 10:03:15 AM
Vauhwyt sticks with the group, counting on Dietrich's good sense4 to get them out of trouble.
Oni Friday January 5th, 2007 11:18:22 PM
Oni watches as the impatient youths run to the front. He laughs to himself, nice to be young and full of life, short as it is.
Vorelle Saturday January 6th, 2007 3:47:49 PM
"I-I c-can help with d-d-doors," says Vorelle softly. She suspects that Rose and Vauhwyt are better at it, but she is willing to pitch in if needed.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 41r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 694r Sunday January 7th, 2007 1:14:58 PM
Berlon sighs again. "Theo," he says quietly, "I was just kidding about you opening the doors..." He smiles, ready to move on.
Theodore & Macaw Sunday January 7th, 2007 9:59:48 PM
"I'm not completely helpless," Theodore replies to Dietrich. "I may not be as strong as you, but I don't need to be coddled."
He seems a little perturbed at being treated like a glass rod.
"We should keep moving," he says, moving into the hall. "The longer we stay in one place, the more likely we'll draw unwanted attention to ourselves."
DM Shegger Sunday January 7th, 2007 10:00:09 PM
Rose opens the eastern door while Dietrich covers her with his bow. She discovers a privy. She reports that the room is ten by twenty feet. The privy is located againts the north wall.
Vauhwyt waits patiently for the others to explore the area.
Oni chuckles at the Dirt City boys' impatience.
Vorelle and Berlon are ready to continues forward.
Theodore moves into the hall and suggests the rest follow.
The three Dirt City boys move about the hall and take up places by the three doors, waiting on the rest.
Vorelle d20+12=14 Monday January 8th, 2007 12:19:53 AM
In an effort to keep things moving, Vorelle steps up and listens at the next door. For some reason, though, she finds it difficult to concentrate.
[Listen 14]
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 40r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 693r Monday January 8th, 2007 3:23:42 PM
"Now now Theo, everyone knows your value. We tease because we care," Berlon reassures Theo with a smile.
"But you ARE right, we need to move along..."
Theodore & Macaw Monday January 8th, 2007 8:34:30 PM
"All right," he says when Berlon tries to calm him. "I guess that's okay, then."
He watches Vorelle as she listens at a door. Unless she hears something, he'll ask one of the Dirt City boys to open the door, trying to play by Dietrich's guidelines.
rose Monday January 8th, 2007 9:01:25 PM
rose uses the room she found and then follows the others.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday January 9th, 2007 2:02:27 AM
Mookie says, "Why is the cannon fodder opening doors?"
"Bad way to put it," Vauhwyt tells her bird, "but a valid question."
She stands directly behind the newbie opening the door, ready to protect him (by poking over his head with a longspear) if he gets in trouble.
Or she will open the door if there is any problem.
Dietrich Tuesday January 9th, 2007 7:29:18 AM
Dietrich listens to Theo and says: "Come on man, I know about your power. Itīs just about using everyone according to his capabilities and characteristics. And yours are not for opening doors and staying at the front line."
The warrior hopes the next doors will be checked following the general plan, as heīs very aware of the truth in Mookieīs comment.
CDM Jerry Tuesday January 9th, 2007 11:56:32 AM
Would the ADM please do the report for last week's posting and email me to let me know it's done. Thanks friends :)
DM Shegger Tuesday January 9th, 2007 9:40:02 PM
It seems everyone's for keeping things moving. No one wants to stick around any longer than they have to.
Vorelle takes the initiative and puts an ear against the western door. She doesn't hear anything, but is the first to admit that means nothing.
Theodore asks Sharif to open the door. The fighter quickly obliges, pushing the portal inward, Vauwhyt standing directly behind him. Beyond lies a balcony that overlooks the sea. This probably served as a relaxing spot to watch the sun set over the vast waters.
Just this moment, a curtain of rain and choppy waves serve as the landscape. The light drizzle is growing progressively stronger. Further away, you notice a tell-tale flashing among the clouds to the north.
A storm's a-brewin'!
Back in the hall, Leo and Arngrim wait by the eastern and southeastern doors. There is also a stair leading down, probably to the dining hall where the dispatched zombies lay.
Posting Report for 1/1/07 Tuesday January 9th, 2007 9:43:59 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger OXOXO Berlon OXOXO Dietrich OXOXO Olyn OOOOO Oni OOOXO Rose OOOXO Theodore OXOXO Vauhwyt OOOXO Vorelle OXOXO
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Berlon - Eagles Splendor 40r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 694r Tuesday January 9th, 2007 11:56:49 PM
"We should regroup with the others and go from there. Splitting up for more than a few moments at a time is probably not a good thing in a place as..." he seems to ponder his exact words, "unsettling as this..."
Vorelle Wednesday January 10th, 2007 12:30:14 AM
Vorelle nods agreement to Berlon's suggestion. She, too, would be more comfortable if they all stuck together. She begins moving toward the hall, glancing back to see if the others are following.
Dietrich Wednesday January 10th, 2007 6:13:53 AM
Dietrich nods at Berlons comment and leads the group to the eastern door, bow ready.
He takes short notice of the storm, but doesnīt think it will have any impact on their task here.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Wednesday January 10th, 2007 6:29:57 AM
Vauhwyt follows Dietrich's lead and follows the sae procedure if a newbie is opening the door. Or she will open it herself.
If anyone wants to listen, she'll wait for that, of course.
rose Wednesday January 10th, 2007 2:36:25 PM
rose follows the others.
ooc: could someone make a map, I'm not sure where everyone is and what we've explored
Theodore & Macaw Wednesday January 10th, 2007 9:33:03 PM
Theodore moves with the rest of his friends to the door. He stands back to let others open the door, first.
DM Shegger Wednesday January 10th, 2007 9:35:21 PM
Berlon recommends keeping the group together. Everyone else seems to be in agreement. Dietrich and Vorelle lead the way through the hall to the eastern door.
Vauhwyt steps up to push the door inwards, revealing a small library. The room is 35' x 20', with a semicircular window seat for reading. Two bookcases face each other from the north and south of the room. There are seven tables around the room, each against the wall, used for studying literature, no doubt.
The room appears to be empty. It is also quite dark. The storm outside is impedeing the natural light. To be able to see properly, a light source will need to be produced.
The Dirt City boys peer into the room, but wait for an order to enter before doing so.
Rose d20+8=20 d20+5=8 d20+7=21 d20=17 d20+8=14 d20+10=28 d20+10=25 d20+10=29 d20+10=28 d20+6=7 d20+3=4 d20+10=24 Thursday January 11th, 2007 4:51:20 AM
Rose reaches into her belt pouch and pulls out some ribbons that glow as brightly as a torch. She puts one in her hair where it will shine whereever she looks, ties one to Vauhwyt's tail (cause it looks nice), ties one around Piper's neck so she can look up high, and ties one in a big bow in Dietrich's hair.
Rose will then begin looking around the room especially checking out if she wants to take any books home, and looking for secret hiding places or passage ways and for traps.
Piper stays right above rose's head looking at the books and stuff on the top of the shelves.
ooc: can I have a complete list of books?
rolls to check out books know arcane: 20 know geography: 8 know dirt city: 21 untrained knowledge roll: 17, +4 int = 21
listen: 14, +2 piper near search: 28 spot: 25, +2 piper near
Dietrich Thursday January 11th, 2007 6:31:23 AM
Itīs good Dietrichīs face is hidden behind the heavy steel helmet, so as not to show his annoyed expression when Rose ties the ribbon at his helmet (Dietrich has very short hair).
Other than that, the warrior waits for the search of the room. Libraries are excellent places for hidden doors...
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 39r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 693r d20+1=14 Thursday January 11th, 2007 7:48:10 AM
With his eyes still adjusting to the low light, Berlon will produce an Everburing Torch to help with the situation. He watches Rose produce and apply the ribbons, but manages to suppress any comments about the pretty, pretty bow in Dietrich's hair.
Instead, he focuses on a search of the room.
Search check 14
Vauhwyt Thursday January 11th, 2007 3:00:07 PM
The liontaur swishes her tail, sending shadows dancing around the room. She laughs, "Thanks, Rose!"
She casts a Detect Magic and concentrates on everything in the room. slowly moving to scan the whole thing.
Vorelle Thursday January 11th, 2007 8:23:07 PM
Vorelle smiles at the pretty glowing ribbons, then frowns when one is tied onto Dietrich. I think sometimes Rose goes too far, she thinks.
The light is useful, though, and she steps into the room to take a quick look around.
[Take 10 on a cursory search and get a 21]
Theodore & Macaw Thursday January 11th, 2007 10:05:08 PM
Theodore tries to peer over shoulders when Rose and Berlon provide light. Otherwise, he stays out of the way, curious what tomes the library might contain.
DM Shegger Thursday January 11th, 2007 10:05:48 PM
As soon as Rose produces her light sources, you are greeted by a horrible sight.
Three distorted shadows are creeping towards you with malicious intent. They appear to be about fifteen feet to the northeast from the door you are standing at. The southernmost bookcase is five feet directly east of the door.
When the lights come on, the shadows snarl something unintelligible and scatter. One breaks north, the other northeast, and the last southeast. Each going for darkness.
Berlon produces an everburning torch to add to the illumination while the rest of the party take stock of the library.
(OOC - I will consider Vauhwyt's detect magic uncast, unless she still wants to have cast it. First round of combat, ladies and gents! Unless you wish to leave the library and look elsewhere.)
Rose d4+1=3 d4+1=5 d20+8=28 d20+5=15 d20+7=12 d20+4=9 Thursday January 11th, 2007 11:18:42 PM
Rose immediatly points her finger at the nearest shadow and chants some words. Two red dots shoot from her finger and hit it.
She also tries to recall anything she may know about the creatures.
ooc 1: ok everyone if you dont like rose tying bows on Dietrich's head dont forget that Dietrich is 2-3 feet taller than the 3'3" rose. Which means that all that had to happen was either Dietrich took the bow from me or he bent down for me to tie it.
ooc 2: Hey Shegger I guess this fight gives you time to make me that list of books :) when can I use the stuff rose got from the xmas tree?
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 , air walk d20+8=18 d8+5=10 Friday January 12th, 2007 6:16:16 AM
When he sees the enemy, Dietrich immediatelly fires his longbow: hits ac 18; damage 10 (magical)
Then he lets the bow down and fastdraws the great-sword. "Rose, back! Warriors, Clerics, forward!"
ooc: Dietrich let Rose tie the light on him (very useful). He just didnīt like the girly part, but didnīt say anything. I was just trying to interact with Roseīs excellent roleplay by stating the warriorīs internal reaction to it.
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 , air walk d20+8=18 d8+5=10 Friday January 12th, 2007 6:16:26 AM
When he sees the enemy, Dietrich immediatelly fires his longbow: hits ac 18; damage 10 (magical)
Then he lets the bow down and fastdraws the great-sword. "Rose, back! Warriors, Clerics, forward!"
ooc: Dietrich let Rose tie the light on him (very useful). He just didnīt like the girly part, but didnīt say anything. I was just trying to interact with Roseīs excellent roleplay by stating the warriorīs internal reaction to it.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 38r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 692r d20+4=8 d20+6=7 Friday January 12th, 2007 4:35:25 PM
Berlon tries to get a better look at exactly what they are looking at. Are they undead? (Spot check 8)
Seeing the others fire, he also lets loose with a heavy crossbow bolt.
Heavy Crossbow attack (standard action) hits AC 7 (nat 1)
Cursing his bad aim, he drops his crossbow at his feet (free action) and draws his mace. (move action)
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