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
ADM Shegger
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)
Vauhwyt and Mookie Friday January 12th, 2007 7:27:12 PM
Vauhwyt says, "Let them come to us out of the shadows!"
She readies an attack with her spear, and hopes to get an AoO as well as they approach (2 spear thrusts -- stats to follow.)
Vorelle d20+12=18 d6+3=6 Monday January 15th, 2007 12:14:42 AM
Following Vauwhyt's example, Vorelle draws her axes and steps up next to the liontaur, ready to slash at any shadowy creatures who approach close enough.
[If any approach, hit AC 18 for 6 damage.]
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) d20+4=6 d20+4=21 2d6(1+1)+1=3 Monday January 15th, 2007 11:34:04 AM
Vauhwyt's readied spear attack is against the first shadow to get within 10 feet: misses!
Vauhwyt's attack of opportunity as a shadow moves from 10 feet to 5 feet away: hits AC21 for 3 (minimum!)
SPELLS
Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 3 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
Theodore & Macaw d2=1 d20+4=5 Monday January 15th, 2007 10:39:12 PM
Theodore stands to the side and lets the others handle the situation until he is needed.
In the meantime, he keeps an eye on the party's back. (Spot 5)
DM Shegger Monday January 15th, 2007 10:54:47 PM
Rose fires her spell which hits the retreating shadow heading southeast. The shadow takes the blows in stride. (Hits shadow A for 8 HP damage)
Dietrich's arrow strikes the same shadow, staggering him. (Hits shadow A for 10 HP damage)
Berlon tries to determine whether the enemies are undead or not. He decides he'll need to get a bit closer. He figures he might as well shoot at them. His bolt flies wide.
Vauhwyt decides to wait at the door. Allow the baddies to come to her.
Vorelle produces her axes and waits beside the liontaur.
Theodore serves as the rearguard.
The three Dirt City boys draw their weapons. "What are our orders?"
The wounded shadow (shadow A) enters the southern bookcase (incorporal). Dietrich's arrow is ripped from the shadow's form. You hear a terrible shriek from the bookcase.
The shadow heading northwest (shadow B) enters the northern bookcase. The last shadow, heading northeast (shadow C) disappears behind the northern bookcase.
Posting Report for 1/8/07 Monday January 15th, 2007 10:59:30 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XOXXX Berlon XOXXX Dietrich XOXXX Olyn OOOOO Oni OOOOO Rose XOXXX Theodore XOXXX Vorelle XOXXX Vauhwyt XOXXX
ADM Shegger
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 , air walk Tuesday January 16th, 2007 6:29:35 AM
Dietrich is satisfied with hitting the shadow, but startled as the thing disappears.
"In close formation, covering each other, forward! Letīs illuminate this place!"
He starts moving forward, hopefully with his friends at his side, blade ready to strike. It should be something like that: He, Vauhwyt, Vorelle and BErlon at the front. Rose, Theo, Olyn, Oni after, ready to do some magic.
To the youths, he orders to keep rearguard for the moment.
Rose Tuesday January 16th, 2007 2:11:40 PM "Dietrich, we shold put the boys in the middle. What if those things sneak up on us from behind." Rsose says as she sort of squeezes in beside Vauhwyt. She cant do magic if the big people are blocking her view.
Dietrich (just responding to Rose) Tuesday January 16th, 2007 3:02:30 PM
clarifying the idea: DIetrich would like for the group to proceed in line (the four "fighters" in front, than the potencial casters), covering the whole room, from left to right. There shouldnīt be any possibility for shadows to come from behind, as theyīd have to pass through this line.
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) d20+4=17 2d6(2+2)+1=5 d20+4=5 Tuesday January 16th, 2007 6:59:37 PM
Vauhwyt pursues the same strategy -- readying an attack with a set spear and hoping for an AoO as well.
Readied attack: Hits AC17 for 5 (double damage vs charge)
AoO attack: nat one!
SPELLS
Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 3 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
Vorelle Tuesday January 16th, 2007 10:02:20 PM
Gripping her axes, Vorelle keeps pace with the real fighters, and hopes she doesn't embarrass herself on the front line.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Tuesday January 16th, 2007 10:11:30 PM
Theodore waits for everyone but Sharif, Arngrim, and Leo before following himself. Seeing that Dietrich's the only one moving into the room, he stays where he is.
"What's going on?"
DM Shegger Round 2 Tuesday January 16th, 2007 10:13:29 PM
Dietrich takes the initiative and tries to push the party forward into the room. He takes two steps in, looks back and notices that only Vorelle is following.
Rose and Vauwhyt remain at the door, waiting for the enemy to come to them. Theodore simply can't get by everyone else in front of him. The Dirt City boys wait in the back, serving as the rearguard. Everyone else isn't responsive.
You see no other movement from inside the room. What could they be up to?
Dietrich AC 24 HP 65/71 , air walk Wednesday January 17th, 2007 6:12:45 AM
Staying in a defensive position (combat expertise +4 ac, -4 to hit), but ready to attack with his blade, Dietrich says to his friends:
"Come on guys! Theyīre not going to attack us by themselves. Weīll have to force them into attacking our line by squeazing them.
Vauhwyt, Berlon, close in formation before Vorelle and I are attacked and flanked.
Also, if any of you has area spells that could help? More light? Something against unnatural, evil things?"
The warrior also looks at Olyn and Oni, not understanding why the two sacred men donīt move.
Vauhwyt Wednesday January 17th, 2007 7:46:48 AM
Sorry! I meant to keep with the main group. I thought we would advance but not engage. Vauhwyt sticks with Vorelle and Dietrich.
Rose d20+8=27 d20+10=21 d20+10=12 Wednesday January 17th, 2007 4:30:09 PM
Rose sticks with Vauhwyt and the others. if nothing happens she'll go up to a bookcase and examine it. Piper remains near rose, however she's doesnt want to fly so she's taking a break by sitting on Vauhwyt.
listen: 27, +2 piper near search: 21 spot: 12, +2 piper near
loretta ooc Wednesday January 17th, 2007 4:35:15 PM
I need ok to add the following items to rose's sheet (and when does she actually get them)
christmas tree presents a spiky, masterwork morning star, decorated with a pink ribbon a potion of Jump nestled inside a small basket of clementines potion of magic fang inside a green woven grass pouch
seals from silk tapestry Hobgoblin seal of Distrustfulness. It will grant the user a +10 bonus to sense motive checks for 3 rounds.
Hobgoblin Seal of Mirror Image. This seal, upon activation, works as if the user had cast the spell mirror image, and the effect will last for 3 rounds.
Theodore & Macaw d20+4=9 Wednesday January 17th, 2007 10:07:46 PM
"I could give you both light and heat," Theodore replies to Dietrich in a sly voice. "It would probably burn this whole library down, though."
He lets the heavy hitters venture into the room first and then follows, keeping his eyes peeled for the shadows. (Spot 9)
DM Shegger Round 3 Wednesday January 17th, 2007 10:08:14 PM
Dietrich pauses and urges the group forward into the room. He also asks if the magic users can assist with some light or detrimental magic against the enemies. Theodore sarcastically offers to provide a little too much light.
Vauhwyt hustles forward to the front with Vorelle and Dietrich, spear at the ready.
Rose moves with Vauhwyt. Due to the lull in action, she decides to look at the southern bookcase. She sees nothing interesting at first glance, save for Dietrich's spent arrow laying on the floor.
Theodore follows and looks about, ready to act.
Everyone else, remains in the hall, serving as a guard against rear assaults.
(OOC - Rose, you can get your seals and Holiday gifts at the conclusion of this adventure.)
Vorelle Thursday January 18th, 2007 12:01:25 AM
Vorelle keeps pace with Dietrich and Vauhwyt, axes in hand.
Rose d20+10=21 d20+8=21 d20+1=13 d20+7=27 d20+4=18 d20+8=20 d20+7=24 d20+5=19 d20+10=21 d20+13=32 d20+10=24 Thursday January 18th, 2007 5:19:25 AM
Rose continues to look around at the book cases for anything interesting (hidden doors, interesting books, ect)
rolls to find good books & secret passages and other stuff :) appraise: 21 know arcane: 21 know geography: 13 know dirt city: 27, nat 20 know other, untrained: 18 listen: 20, +2 piper near profession cook: 24, hmm any good cookbooks? profession seamstress: 19 search: 21 spellcraft: 32 spot: 24, +2 piper near
ooc: dont forget to make a list of books so rose and the others can take some home.
Dietrich AC 24 HP 65/71 , air walk Thursday January 18th, 2007 6:54:01 AM
Dietrich continues advancing in line with the others, keeping his defensive position and ready to attack (combat expertise +4 ac, -4 to hit).
The line should already have covered a good part of the library.
The warrior overhears Theoīs comment and is more worried about the apparent apathy of the clerics, of whom he hasnīt heard anything for quite a while now.
To Rose he says: "Just wait a moment for the examination and keep focused and ready to cast. Those shadows are still in the room, somewhere in front of us."
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+4=8 Thursday January 18th, 2007 9:29:55 PM
Theodore keeps moving with the group. His eyes move about the room (spot 8) as he grips his quarterstaff tightly.
DM Shegger Round 4 d20+3=11 d20+6=24 d8=6 Thursday January 18th, 2007 10:07:16 PM
Dietrich keeps the party moving. Having met no resistance in the southern part of the room, he directs them north towards the other bookcase where two of the shadows fled.
Rose attempts to look closer at the southern bookcase, but Dietrich admonishes her for not sticking on task.
Vorelle, Theodore, and Vauhwyt stay with the group as they move forward. As they come to the northern bookcase, two distorted, shadowy faces emerge from the books and lash out at Dietrich and Vorelle with long flickering claws.
Vorelle is too quick, ducking under the shadow's swing. Dietrich isn't so agile. He feels a cold, painful strike pierce his shoulder. (Hits Touch AC 24)
Dietrich Highlight to display spoiler: {You take 6 points of Strength damage}
The shadows are now visible, stretched out upon the northern bookcase, one next to the other.
Dietrich and Vorelle are face to face with the shadows, Rose and Vauhwyt directly behind them and Theodore behind them. There is about five feet on either side of the bookcase that someone might take position to strike at the shadows along with the front men.
All other allies wait at the entrance to the room, looking on.
"Do you need help?!" hollers Sharif into the room.
Vorelle d20+10=19 d20+10=27 d20+5=22 d20+5=9 d6+3=8 d6+3=9 d6+3=7 Friday January 19th, 2007 1:05:43 AM
Vorelle strikes out at the shadowy form in front of her.
[Hit AC 19 for 8 damage; hit AC 27 for 9 damage; hit AC 22 for 7 damage; hit AC 9. The axes are only masterwork, so those will probably whiff. I know that even if Vorelle doesn't. :) ]
rose d4=3 d20+7=9 d20+7=22 d8+4=10 2d6(4+4)=8 Friday January 19th, 2007 2:42:19 AM
Rose pulls out her sword and move to take a swing at the nearest shadow. If possible she will move to flank
amulet of wardd: 3, means +1 to rolls attack: 22 +1 amulet of wardd, used hero point to reroll the 9 damage: 10 sneak attack: 8
rose info Friday January 19th, 2007 2:51:25 AM
dm sanity info Rose hp: 35/41 AC: 17 Piper hp: 20/20 AC: 12
Active spells
spells remaining cantrips: acid splash, disrupt undead x2, touch of fatigue level 1: expeditious retreat, protection from evil, level 2: invisibility, scorching ray, touch of idiocy
Dietrich AC 24 HP 65/71 , air walk d4=1 d20+2=14 2d6(1+1)=2 Friday January 19th, 2007 6:08:09 AM
Dietrich feels a very strange weakness and cold and sighs biting his teeth.
The warrior continues in a defensive position though (-4 to hit +4 AC) and attacks with the great-sword. (Warddīs amullett gives -1 this turn...)
hits ac 14, damage 2 (magical)
It really seems Wardd isnīt with the fighter in this combat. DIetrich shouts: "Donīt let the things touch you! Use your magic!!! Clerics, do something!"
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 35r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 689r d20+4=13 2d6(1+1)+9=11 Friday January 19th, 2007 2:22:42 PM
(OOC: Sorry about my abrupt disappearance, I'm corresponding with Shegger via email as we speak)
Deciding it's time to act, Berlon lets out a yell as he holds his holy symbol high in the air. His hands glow a deep red as he attempts to turn the shadows.
Turn Undead Check 13 (CHA 15 w/Eagle's Splendor)
Turn Damage = 11 HD worth of undead, 8 HD max creatures
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) d20+9=22 d8+1=8 Friday January 19th, 2007 4:12:41 PM
LAST ROUND
Didn't Vauhwyt get her readied attack and her AoO? Maybe not the AoO, because the books would be in the way.
If she got her readied attack last round, then she hit AC17 for 5.
THIS ROUND
Vauhwyt readies another attack for if they come close. But this time her readied attack is with her spiked armor. It only has a five foot reach, but if they can hit us, she figures, then she should be able to hit them.
Readied Attack with armor spikes: hits AC22 for 8.
She also urges everyone to stay at least five feet away from the walls. However, since they could come up through the floor, that won't stop them. She also urges people to ready attacks so that we can hit as they pop out.
SPELLS
Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 3 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+5=12 d6=4 Friday January 19th, 2007 10:37:19 PM
Theodore hollers in surprise when the shadows appear against the shelves. He directs his right finger towards the shadow attacking Dietrich and a white ray hurls towards the enemy.
(Casts disrupt undead at shadow. Hits AC 12 for 4 points of damage)
DM Shegger Round 5 d20+6=15 Friday January 19th, 2007 10:45:18 PM
Vorelle's axes pass through the shadow without damaging it. Though they take a nice chunk of wood from a shelf and send a book flying.
Rose pulls her sword and strikes true, staggering the shadow. (Hits shadow B for 10 HP damage)
Dietrich's knees tremble as his armor and sword suddenly feel much heavier. He takes a weak swing which does little damage against the shadow. (Hits shadow C for 2 HP damage)
Berlon calls on the might of his god. Shadow B explodes into sparkles of blackness from Berlon's power. The other shadow gives the gnome a snarl and returns his attention to the frontline fighters.
Vauwhyt was unable to attack because her friends are in the way. (Dietrich is between you and the shadow. You can move to his right to get at the shadow)
Theodore casts a spell at the last shadow, but the ray goes wide.
The last shadow lunges again for Dietrich, but the warrior is ready this time. The big warrior jukes out of the way, avoiding the attack.
Vorelle d20+12=30 d8+4=10 Sunday January 21st, 2007 10:57:25 PM
Seeing that her axes are useless, Vorelle retreats a step, thus (possibly) allowing Vauhwyt to move forward. She sheathes her axes and draws her bow, hoping that, because it is magical, it will have a better chance of harming the shadowy things.
[5-foot step; sheathe axes (move-equivalent action); draw bow (free action thanks to quick draw feat); fire (standard action). Hit AC 30 for 10 damage (magic bow)]
Dietrich AC 24 HP 65/71 , air walk d20+2=21 d6=5 d6=6 Monday January 22nd, 2007 6:04:12 AM
Dietrich is happy to see one of the shadows being destroyed by Berlon. He keeps his defensive position (+4 ac, -4 to hit) and continues the fight despite his weakness, hoping the other clerics can do something too.
hits ac 21, damage 11
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 34r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 688r d20+4=10 2d6(5+1)+9=15 Monday January 22nd, 2007 3:56:07 PM
The gnome seems a little disappointed that he was only able to remove one of the creatures, and he winces at Dietrich's obviously weakened state. He will once more attempt to turn the undead.
Turn Undead (3 of 5 attempts today) check turns up to 7HD creatures, dealing 15 damage.
Vauhwyt (AC19, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) d20+9=22 d8+1=7 Monday January 22nd, 2007 3:59:05 PM
Vauhwyt readies another attack so that she can attack any foe who gets within reach. Her readied attack is with her spiked armor. It only has a five foot reach, but if they can hit us, she figures, then she should be able to hit them.
Readied Attack with armor spikes: hits AC22 for 7.
SPELLS
Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 3 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Monday January 22nd, 2007 8:58:18 PM
Seeing Dietrich in jeopardy, Theodore casts a protective spell on his large friend. The frail wizard reaches forward and taps the warrior on his shoulder, muttering an arcane incantation.
(Cast Protection from Evil on Dietrich for 7 minutes)
DM Shegger Round 6 d20+6=13 Monday January 22nd, 2007 9:41:43 PM
Vorelle hangs her axes as she steps back and draws her bow, nocks an arrow, and fires at the shadow. Her shaft flies straight and true, pinning the shadow by his right shoulder to the bookshelf. (Hits shadow C for 10 HP damage)
Dietrich takes advantage and scores a blow with his own weapon. (Hits shadow C for 11 HP damage)
Berlon tries again to turn the shadow. He summons his god's might and directs it against the vile creature. But nothing. The shadow sneers at the gnome and turns his attention back to Dietrich.
Vauhwyt readies her attack against any enemy that gets close to her.
Theodore decides to give Dietrich some help and casts a protective spell on the frontline fighter.
The shadow lunges for Dietrich, but he ducks and the flickering claws pass just above his helmet.
Posting Report for 1/15/07 Monday January 22nd, 2007 9:47:30 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXX Berlon OOOXX Dietrich XXXXX Olyn OOOOO Oni OOOOO Rose XXXXX Theodore XXXXX Vauhwyt XXOXX Vorelle XOXXX
ADM Shegger
Vauhwyt OOC Monday January 22nd, 2007 10:09:26 PM
Um, if Vauhwyt is standing next to Dietrich, and the shadow attacked him, is there a chance that it was in V's reach as it attacked?
Just asking.
Vorelle d20+9=28 d20+4=15 d8+4=9 d8+4=6 Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 12:38:56 AM
Vorelle fires twice more.
[Hit AC 28 for 9 damage; hit AC 15 for 6 damage. Magical bow.]
Oni Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 2:43:02 AM
Oni comes running up to the rear of the group. He is now holding his bow once again. Looking around the room, he surveys the situation.
OOC Sorry guys, bad weather knocked down telephone lines where i live.
Dietrich AC 24 HP 65/71 , air walk d20+2=17 d6=5 d6=1 Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 6:13:59 AM
Dietrich continues with his defensive fighting. The enemy has taken some blows last round and hopefully wonīt last that much longer.
hits ac 17, damage 6 (magical)
DM Shegger (OOC) Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 11:51:46 AM
(Vauhwyt is behind Dietrich. If she wants to attack the shadow, she needs to move up beside him, which she has not done. I explained that in a post several days ago.)
Vauhwyt Extra Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 2:14:32 PM
My bad! I meant for Vauhwyt to take a five foot step. Sorry! She can even move up to 40 feet and still ready her action, if she has to. She will position herself so that she can help if any shadows attack Dietrich.
Sorry, Shegger!
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 33r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 687r Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 2:41:12 PM
Berlon grunts in displeasure as he fails to eliminate another of the shadowy creatures. Sensing the others have things in hand, he hangs back for the moment, just in case anyone needs some quick healing.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+5=23 d6=4 Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 9:35:25 PM
Seeing that Dietrich seems to be all right, now, Theodore attempts an offense. He points the index finger of his left hand and a silvery ray shoots forth at the shadow.
(Casts Disrupt Undead at shadow. Hits AC 23 for 4 damage)
Rose d4=4 d20+7=24 d8+4=5 2d6(3+3)=6 Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 10:09:34 PM
Rose will move to attack the nearest shadow, if possible she will be flanking. Piper flies above shedding light with the ribbon around her neck.
DM Shegger 7 d20+6=12 Tuesday January 23rd, 2007 10:18:37 PM
The shadow takes another swing at Dietrich, but misses again. The undead is obviously growing weaker.
Vorelle pokes two more holes in the deader with her well placed arrows. (Hits shadow C for 9 & 6 HP damage)
Oni breaks out of his trance and rushes into the room looking for danger. He sees only the shadow in melee with his other friends.
Dietrich slips in another blow with his blade, ducking and weaving as he does so. (Hits shadow C for 6 HP damage)
Vauhwyt moves to the side of Dietrich and slams into the bookcase with her armor spikes. Unfortunately, the points don't seem to damage the creature.
Berlon is perplexed at his inability to effect the remaining shadow. He holds back and looks on the scene.
Theodore's magic strikes true, damaging the shadow as it struggles against the now overwhelming might of the party. (Hits shadow C for 4 HP damage)
Dietrich AC 24+ HP 65/71 , air walk, protection from evil d20+2=11 d6=2 d6=4 Wednesday January 24th, 2007 6:26:34 AM
Despite his weakness, Dietrich starts to get less worried. The fight seems to be going the right way now.
"Vauhwyt, look out! Donīt let it touch you!"
He continues fighting defensively (+4 ac, -4 hit, + bonus from protection against evil, donīt know how much) anda attacks: hits ac 11, damage 6
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 32r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 686r Wednesday January 24th, 2007 6:44:10 PM
The gnome moves to a defensive position, trying to cover the group's back, just in case. He'll still remain close to the attackers just in case anyone needs healing magic.
Oni Wednesday January 24th, 2007 8:07:27 PM
Oni raises his bow, arrow aimed at the shadow creature. He holds his aim in case the creature moves away from his friend. If it does he will fire at it then. He breathes calmly, waiting.
Rose d4=2 d20+7=25 d8+4=12 2d6(3+5)=8 Wednesday January 24th, 2007 10:04:09 PM
Rose attacks the shadow again.
attack: 25, +0 warrds amulet damage: 12 sneak: 8
Theodore 4d4(2+3+1+4)+4=14 Wednesday January 24th, 2007 10:33:58 PM
Theodore points four fingers at the shadow. Four silvery bolts streak from the wizard striking the shadow.
(Casts magic missile for 14 damage)
DM Shegger Round 8 Wednesday January 24th, 2007 10:40:23 PM
Dietrich hollers a warning to Vauhwyt as she approaches the shadow before he takes another swing at the monster. The shadow manages to contort his body so the big man's sword takes a piece out of the bookcase instead of the undead. But suddenly, Rose is there and slips the shadow's guard to strike the final blow. The inkly black creature slips to the ground of the library, dissolving into a dark mist.
Looking about, you see no other immenent dangers. Dietrich appears to be the only one wounded, still suffering from the strength draining effects of the shadow.
There are some books and wood chips laying around the bookcase from missed strikes. Otherwise, everything seems to be the same as before you entered the library.
Rose Wednesday January 24th, 2007 11:22:23 PM
rose opens her bag of holding and tosses in all the books that arent falling apart. She'll sort through them on the ship later.
ooc: dont forget I need a list of books :)
Vorelle d20+14=31 Thursday January 25th, 2007 12:24:43 AM
Vorelle pulls out her healer's kit, though she doubts there's anything she can do for Dietrich. She does her best, though, to try to determine what's wrong with the knight.
[Heal check 31 with the healer's kit.]
Vauhwyt Thursday January 25th, 2007 6:40:32 AM
NOW Vauhwt will use her detect magic, scanning the whole room and concentrating on the contents.
"We should get a wand of lesser restoration for the party," she says.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 31r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 685r Thursday January 25th, 2007 10:40:08 AM
"Or," the gnome says to Vauhwyt as he looks over Dietrich's wounds, "some of us could be better prepared."
He frowns and continues to Dietrich, "Let's leave your wounds be for now, they don't seem to be much. As far as that weakness you are feeling, if it is still bothering you come morning I can help you then."
"But everyone take what you are going to take and let's proceed."
Dietrich d20+4=12 Thursday January 25th, 2007 4:09:50 PM
"Thanks Rose!"
Before Dietrich relaxes, he goes over the rest of the room looking out for more threats. There were 3 shadows and heīs not completely sure the first one has been destroyed.
Spot 12
He listens to his friends and wonders what Berlon means with the part about better preparation. Itīd be certainly good if everybody had magical hand-to-hand weapons. When the cleric says his wounds arenīt that serious, Dietrich frowns.
"Iīm feeling like a wussy. Canīt even swing the blade right. Do you think this will pass soon? If nobody can do anything about it, our combat strenght will fall considerably."
Other than that, the knight suggests just a quick scan (like the one Vauhwyt is doing) over the room AND the books, to see if there maybe is anything interesting to solve the quest.
Finally, now would be a good time for Rose to have a closer look at things too. Maybe thereīre secret doors and such.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Thursday January 25th, 2007 9:34:49 PM
Theodore smiles as Rose goes about collecting books. "Silly girl," he says to himself.
He doesn't feel too comfortable loitering in the library, despite the potential for gleaning new knowledge from the texts. After Vauhwyt's magical detections, he suggests moving back into the hall and into another room. He's also concerned about Dietrich's state, agreeing with his statement about their combat ability suffering. Getting the girl and getting out quickly is a good strategy.
DM Shegger Thursday January 25th, 2007 9:35:25 PM
Vauhwyt goes over the library with her detect magic spell before Rose stuffs everything into her bag. The liontaur zeroes in on three loose scrolls that she detects. They possess a light aura of magic.
There is some debate over Dietrich's wounds. Berlon wants to keep things moving as Rose goes about dropping books into her bag. Vorelle does a thorough inspection of Dietrich, but can't discover any conventional symptoms. Whatever is ailing the warrior, it's gonna take some magical healing to fix.
While he is being checked over, Dietrich suggests looking about for secret doors and more enemies. What happened to that shadow he stuck with an arrow?
Oni Thursday January 25th, 2007 9:37:36 PM
Oni lowers his bow and moves out of the way.
Vorelle d20+12=18 d20+12=15 Thursday January 25th, 2007 10:55:16 PM
Looking worried, Vorelle packs away her healer's kit and takes up her bow again. She gets ready to leave the room with the rest of the party, and tries to keep an eye and an ear out for trouble. She is clearly distracted, though, and keeps shooting worried sidelong glances at Dietrich.
[Spot 18, Listen 15]
Vauhwyt and Mookie d100=89 Friday January 26th, 2007 12:09:50 AM
Vauwyt will cast Read Magic and check out the scrolls.
rose d20+10=14 d20+10=18 Friday January 26th, 2007 5:10:32 AM
As Rose pulls the books off the shelves (and she's removing them a whole shelf at a time just sweeping them into her open bag) she checks the shelves for any hidden doors, cubbyholes, and/or levers or anything else strange. Piper stays near shedding light from above.
search: 14 spot: 18, +2 piper near
Dietrich d20+4=22 Friday January 26th, 2007 3:50:56 PM
Dietrich keeps alert while Rose inspects the room. After all, what happened to the shadow he had shot? Spot 22
The warrior doesnīt like the way his friends look at him, but deep inside heīs happy they worry about him.
When everything has been checked, heīll move out with the rest of the party.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 30r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 684r Saturday January 27th, 2007 11:05:56 AM
Berlon shoots Dietrich a glance as if he's crazy. "Now now, Dietrich, the wound itself is just a scratch, and your considerable strength will return to you, either naturally, or by me come morning. Surely this is nothing compared to being stuffed down the gullet of a giant bug!" he concludes with a smile.
"But let's press forward." He continues to keep lookout against any possible ambush.
Oni Monday January 29th, 2007 6:07:07 PM
Oni watches on alert as the others search the room.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Monday January 29th, 2007 10:02:13 PM
Theodore moves back into the hall and looks around. He sets his sights on the last remaining door.
"So, this one next?"
DM Shegger Monday January 29th, 2007 10:02:49 PM
Vauwhyt Highlight to display spoiler: {The three scrolls are (arcane; charm person, nystul's magic aura, & tenser's floating disk) (arcane; scare & summon swarm) & (divine; bless weapon & hide from animals)}
Rose discovers no secret hidey holes or doors. She does notice a normal second door out of the library to the north of the door they had entered through. It also leads west, presumably to another room.
Back in the hall, Olyn and the three from Dirt City wait for the party's next movement.
There remains the door to the southeast of them, the path from the courtyard, and the stairs in the tower that continue upwards.
Where to go next?
Posting Report for 1/22/07 Monday January 29th, 2007 10:07:20 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXXO Berlon XXXXO Dietrich XXXXO Oni XXOXX Rose XXXXO Theodore XXXXO Vauhwyt XOXXO Vorelle XOXXO
ADM Shegger
Vorelle Tuesday January 30th, 2007 1:09:35 AM
Vorelle gestures toward the other door leading from the library, a question in her eyes. Surely it's better to look behind this one, while we're here?
She doesn't insist, however, and will back her friends whichever direction they choose.
Rose d20+8=18 d20+10=25 d20+10=30 d20+9=24 d20+10=24 Tuesday January 30th, 2007 1:43:32 AM
If Rose has all the books she'll check out the door then if it's clear she'll open it.
Dietrich Tuesday January 30th, 2007 6:05:11 AM
Dietrich hears Berlonīs comment and remembers the &Ļ%$&Ļ% episode with the bug. He makes a short pray for Domi, Wardd and Gargul, thanking for the positive outcome of this last fight.
Than the warrior will stay at Roses side, now with the longbow ready. He beckons Vorelle to back Rose too.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Tuesday January 30th, 2007 7:04:15 AM
Vauhwyt keeps Olyn up to date on what happened.
The liontaur also casts a Mage Hand spell and uses it to gather up the essence of the shadow that the group defeated.
"This is a valuable ingredient," she says.
Then she agrees with Vorelle about where to go next.
Oni Tuesday January 30th, 2007 7:55:59 PM
Not knowing what to do, other than wath, Oni replaces his bow on his back, and rearms the greataxe.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 29r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 683r Tuesday January 30th, 2007 9:34:12 PM
Berlon nods and smiles with Theo's suggestion. He collects and reloads his crossbow and waits for the group to advance.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:05:11 PM
"You've found another door?!" Theodore squeaks in dismay. "I swear this place has more rooms than the Prince's tower."
The wizard moves back into the now bookless library and takes his position behind the heavy hitters, waiting for the newest door to be opened.
DM Shegger Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:06:01 PM
It appears the consensus is to open the other door in the library. Rose does a quick inspection. Finding nothing irregular, she pulls the door open to discover a 10' by 40' study. A single desk and chair has since rotted and collapsed to the floor, little more than kindling now. Otherwise, the room appears nondescript.
Rose d20+8=13 d20+10=11 d20+10=21 Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:36:14 PM
Rose and piper enter the room and look for anything strange or worth taking.
Vorelle d20+12=24 d20+12=31 Tuesday January 30th, 2007 11:24:58 PM
Since there don't seem to be any threats in the adjoining room, Vorelle remains in the library. She continues to listen and watch for signs of trouble.
[Spot 24, Listen 31]
Dietrich Wednesday January 31st, 2007 6:05:32 AM
Dietrich continues covering ROse with his bow. Who knows what strange evil things may hide in the apparently boring room?
Vauhwyt d20+2=17 Wednesday January 31st, 2007 1:05:07 PM
"This room is too big to have just held a desk and a chairr! What else is in here? 40 feet is a big room!"
The liontaur helps Rose search. She adds a +2 to Rose via aid another.
Oni Wednesday January 31st, 2007 3:35:54 PM
Oni is visibly nervous. All of this time indoors is beginning to wear on him.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 28r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 682r Wednesday January 31st, 2007 3:42:20 PM
"Don't forget to search the desk," Berlon mutters quietly to no one in particular, all the while keeping his crossbow at the ready.
rose d20+10=17 d20+10=17 Wednesday January 31st, 2007 8:47:18 PM
Reminded by Berlon Rose will also search the desk.
search: 17 spot: 17, +2 piper
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) Wednesday January 31st, 2007 9:47:57 PM
Theodore moves back into the library a ways, seeing nothing of interest in the newest room. He looks back towards the hall and wonders where the captain's daughter might be.
"She'll probably be on the highest floor or locked up in the basement." He grins mischievously. "That's how it always is in the books, anyhow."
DM Shegger Wednesday January 31st, 2007 9:48:21 PM
(OOC - Oops! Big mistake on my part! The room is 10' by 20', not 10' by 40'. Doh!)
Vauhwyt and Rose investigate the room and the desk but turn up nothing of interest. Everyone else waits in the library or the hall.
The Dirt City boys are growing impatient. Olyn is having trouble keeping them in check and from wandering on to the next door.
Vauhwyt d20+2=5 Thursday February 1st, 2007 10:27:19 AM
Giving up on this room, Vauhwyt he3ads over to the door that the boys are so eager to see opened.
"Here we go, lads." she says. "Right after Rose gives it a look over."
She helps Rose search for traps: Aid Another Search roll is a 5 -- no help there! "Look at that trap trigger, Rose," Vauhwyt says.
Mookie pipes up, "No, Boss! That's the doorknob!"
"Oh, right," says Vauhwyt.
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 27r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 681r Thursday February 1st, 2007 6:01:01 PM
While he would rather they stay back and out of harm's way, Berlon agrees with the boys. The sooner they complete their mission and get out of this place, the better.
Theodore & Macaw Thursday February 1st, 2007 10:15:03 PM
Theodore follow Vauhwyt back out into the hall to check the next door. He stands back, letting the others snoop about, first.
DM Shegger OOC Thursday February 1st, 2007 10:17:09 PM
(OOC - I like to post it, post it! I like to post it, post it! I like to post it, post it! You like to POST IT!!)
rose d20+8=17 d20+10=28 d20+10=16 Thursday February 1st, 2007 11:20:22 PM
rose goes and checks the next door.
ooc: could we have a map? I'm completly lost. there's this nice thing called dungeonforge that looks good (i've downloaded it but havent had a chance to play with it yet)
Vorelle d20+12=16 d20+12=19 Friday February 2nd, 2007 1:11:58 AM
[sorry I missed a post!]
Vorelle stands watch while the others check the door.
[Spot 16; Listen 19. Yeesh! I thought having lots of ranks would actually help.]
Dietrich Friday February 2nd, 2007 5:57:30 AM
Dietrich too stands guard with his bow. He thinks to himself: "This Dirt City boys definitely need some discipline..."
Seeing also the impatience in various other group members, he says:
"Why are you in such a hurry? That daughter weīre looking for is probably some centuries dead by now, some hours more or less wonīt make any difference. We have to continue moving methodically forward, checking everything for traps first, and checking again for secret doors and clues. And securing the area before we advance, making sure we donīt let any threats behind us. This is not a game. Thereīre dangerous things here and mistakes can cost lifes."
Vauhwyt Friday February 2nd, 2007 10:41:57 AM
Vauhwyt jumps a little at Dietrich's words, and her tail droops dejectedly at the rebuke.
"But I was just looking at this doorr! I didn't open it yet!" she protests, her accent betraying her emotions. "I was hoping to help Rose with it!"
Oni Saturday February 3rd, 2007 12:13:26 AM
Oni listyens to the sound wisdom offered from Dietrich.
"Dietrich, although I agree with you in the principle, I feel as though I am in a rat hole with no way out. The sky, the heavens themselves give me strength, and yet I am stuck in this catacomb of stome walls. Although I understand things are getting accomplished, for give me General, but the atmosphere is closing in on me.
"Some day i wish to be among the city dwellers, but this is the longest I have ever spent indoors, so I pray thee to give me some slack."
Oni/Dave Saturday February 3rd, 2007 12:15:02 AM
OOC I didnt understand Sheggars out of char post above about 'post it'.
DM Shegger Saturday February 3rd, 2007 12:23:16 AM
Rose and Vauhwyt check the door over for traps. Finding none, the halfling pushes the door in to reveal a large workroom (25' x 25'). The southern wall curves out with three windows looking out over the ocean. Two ten foot work tables dominate most of the room. Another door leads east out of the workroom.
The storm rages outside, now. Only the light from Rose's ribbons and a few candles on the tables cast light into the room. A tall shadowy figure turns slowly just as a particularly brilliant stroke of lightning illuminates the room. The creature before you now stands about six feet, with slimy pale grey skin. He sports a thin frame and an octopus-like head, complete with writhing tentacles. His eyes are bloated and white.
Just as quickly, the illumination is gone, and the illithid is once again in shadows.
"Who are you?" comes an alien voice.
Vorelle Sunday February 4th, 2007 11:29:09 PM
Trembling a little, Vorelle shrinks back and lets her companions field the questions from the strange tentacled creature. Not a talker under the best of circumstances, she's completely intimidated at the prospect of conversing with something so alien.
Dietrich Monday February 5th, 2007 6:44:33 AM
Before Dietrich even has the time to react to his friends, so as to explain to Vauhwyt that he wasnīt complaining about her, the party meets the octopus-face!!
The warrior is a little stunned and just holds back, ready to fire. Heīll definetely let others lead the talkings, not wanting to put the group at risk.
Theodore & Macaw Monday February 5th, 2007 12:32:58 PM
Theodore has never seen a mind flayer before. He is both intrigued and frightened. In his studies, he has read about the illithids. A brilliant and cunningly evil race of humanoids that eat brains.
Seeing as no one else has spoken up, Theodore steps forward. "We are here to find a girl that's been here for some while. She is the daughter of a ship captain. If you happen to know where she might be, could you point us in the proper direction. It would be a big help."
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 26r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 680r Monday February 5th, 2007 4:31:41 PM
"This is very bad," Berlon mutters quietly as he tries to come up with something. Seeing Theo step forward he cringes slightly, but takes the moment to move closer to Dietrich.
rose Monday February 5th, 2007 4:37:17 PM
Rose decides to be careful. She steps to the side so others can get through the door and casts a spell on herself that she shares with piper.
casts protection from evil.
Vauhwyt and Mookie d20+7=24 Monday February 5th, 2007 5:28:14 PM
Vauhwyt too is shocked to see the creature before the party. She pauses a moment to consider that it may be an illusion.
[OOC: Will save 24]
As she concentrates on that, Mookie caws, "What? Are the lot of you all cowards? Do I have to talk to this guy by myself?"
If it still seems real to Vauhwyt, then she tells her familiar to hush. "Quiet, Mookie."
She takes a half step forward. "We are the Friends of Fintan Finnliath, in his service and sworn to avenge the destruction of his ship, the murder of his person, and the abduction of his daughterr." The liontaur's faint accent -- not to mention the swishing of her tail -- denotes the seriousness with which she speaks.
"If you know anything about this, despite the long centuries that have passed -- then please speak what you know, and aid us in our quest."
She waits to see what the creature says. She readies her spear, so that if it approaches, she can hope for an attack and an AoO as it comes close.
Oni AC17 [19w/o Rage] 61/61 hp Rage +4STR+4CON d20+10=30 d20+10=16 3d6(3+2+6)+6=17 Monday February 5th, 2007 8:21:23 PM
Oni stares at the creature before him. The hair on his neck pricks, not a good sign. He can feel the rush of blood coursing. The heat, the warmth, the burning. Hearing the gnomes whisper of dread, only enhances the feeling. Alas, the rage is upon him.
As he moves toward the creature, his axe raises. The constant wagging of that tail, in the corner of his eye, makes him focus all the more. Even the general Dietrich is focused, and not at the attack.
It matters not. The rage has consumed his entire being. The centaur launches homself and his great axe at the thing in front of him.
Hit AC 30 Critical Nat 20 Roll 16 to confirm critical Dam 17 If Crit X3 or 51
DM Shegger Monday February 5th, 2007 9:31:12 PM
Some stand back in fear, others remain silent and grip their weapons tighter, and some attempt to converse. Oni takes a more straightforward approach.
Hefting his axe, he charges forward. The illithid's eyes narrow and he steps back with his right foot and thrusts his left hand before himself in a dramatic pose.
(Seeing as combat has been initiated, I'll let everyone else post their actions before I apply Oni's attack.)
Posting Report for 1/29/07 Monday February 5th, 2007 9:40:57 PM
MTWTF
DM Shegger XXXO Berlon XXXOX Dietrich XXXOX Oni XXXOX Rose XXXOX Theodore XXXOX Vauhwyt XXXOX Vorelle XXXOX
ADM Shegger
Vorelle Monday February 5th, 2007 11:35:06 PM
"O-O-Oni!" Vorelle is startled into speech by Oni's sudden charge, but she realizes that it's like trying to stop the waves. Hastily, she yanks out an arrow and nocks it.
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 , air walk, protection from evil? d20+2=12 d20+2=18 d8+2=6 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 6:00:22 AM
"Ļ%#$Ļ%$&Ļ%&Ļ!!"
Although the attempt of talking with the enemy would probably have led to nothing, it was still worthwile... Maybe they could have got some information. Itīs too late anyhow, so Dietrich lets his arrow fly: hits ac 18 (uses 1 heropoint to reroll), damage 6 (magical) The warrior lets the bow down and fastdraws the greatsword. He shouts to the comrades: "Now is the time to use your magic!!!"
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) and Wolverine (AC14, HP28) d100=23 d20+4=17 d20+4=5 d20-1=6 d4+2=5 d100=28 d20+13=29 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 7:25:09 AM
Vauhwyt yells at Oni, "Hey! It's not polite to attack when others are still talking!"
Mookie reaches into his bag of tricks and pulls out a fuzzy ball. He hurls it at the figure right next to Oni. It expands into a Wolverine, which then attacks the figure. One claw may have hit: it scratches AC17 for 5 hp damage.
Meanwhile, Vauhwyt has been casting a Reduce Person spell on herself. Arcane spell failure is no problem, this time. Vauhwyt shrinks to medium size, getting quicker, if weaker, in the process. But she has trained for quickness, and the net plus is a sweet +2 AC.
It also makes her tumble attempt more likely to work. After casting her spell, the mini-liontaur tumbles around the illithid so that she is on the other side of it from the wolverine and Oni. She ends her turn on the far side of it, hopefully. [Tumble Check is a 29.] She will attack next round, hopefully with a flanking bonus.
SPELLS
Active on Vauhwyt: Reduce Person Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 4 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
WOLVERINE
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
Rose d100=20 d20+4=21 d4+2=3 d20+4=9 d20-1=4 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 3:49:45 PM
Rose is shocked when Oni attacks, but quickly responds by tapping herself with a wand.
Piper follows her brothers lead and tosses a ball out of her bag. And just like her brother the ball turns into a wolverine which attacks as well.
dm sanity info Rose hp: 35/41 AC: 21 (with shield) +2 protect from evil Piper hp: 20/20 AC: 12
Active spells Protection from evil: +2 defelection bonus to ac & +2 resistance bonus to saves from attacks or effects from evil creatures. Blocks possession and/or mental control. Prevents bodily contact by summoned creatures, the bodily contact protection ends if I attack or try to force the barrier against the summoned creature. Lasts 4 minutes. Shield: +4 shield bonus to ac 10/10 rounds Bag of tricks wolverine: 10 min
ooc: shegger, I just realized that my daily spell list says I have spectral hand as a second level spell, but my dm sanity info says scorching ray. which do you want me to use?
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 25r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 679r d20+6=21 d10=9 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 6:06:14 PM
Berlon gasps as the group presses the attack against the creature of pure evil. He tries his best to keep his crossbow bolt's aim true.
Heavy Crossbow attack hits AC 21 for 9 damage.
Theodore & Macaw HP 29/29 AC 17 (mage armor, dodge) d20+7=21 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 9:32:38 PM
Theodore is flabbergasted by Oni's sudden charge.
Not again! he thinkgs to himself.
The wizard is now quite used to rash actions by his friends. He surprise is only momentary before he jumps to action stepping just inside the door and to the side to allow others forward.
He flips the cuffs of his tunic sleeves back and points his hands towards the illithid. Focusing his concentration fully on the mind flayer, Theodore prepares to counter any magical assault the stinker might call up.
(Ready a dispel magic as a counter spell. Dispel magic check is 21.)
DM Shegger Round 1 d2=2 3d4(2+4+2)=8 Tuesday February 6th, 2007 10:19:46 PM
Oni reaches the mind flayer first, his axe taking a nice chunk out of his left shoulder. (Crit misses. Hit mind flayer for 17 damage)
Dietrich rushes forward with his weapon, shoving the table the illithid's left out of the way. Beaker's and tubes of liquids crash to the floor and shatter as the big man takes a swing at the mind flayer. The illithid seems to have more protection than just his flimsy robes because the mighty blade is deflected just before biting into flesh.
Vauwhyt orders Mookie to toss another ball of fuzz at the enemy. A wolverine appears in the little space between Dietrich and Oni and slashes at the illithid but misses.
The liontaur quickly reduces in size and tumbles towards the battle. (Next round you can get behind the illithid, flanking with Oni and still attack)
Rose has Piper throw a fuzzball as well. This one also turns into a wolverine which quickly climbs upon the other table and snaps at the extended arm of the mind flayer, bringing back a bit of skin. (Hits mind flayer for 3 damage)
Berlon quickly loads his crossbow and keeps his aim steady enough to place a bolt just under the ribs of the illithid. (Hits mind flayer for 9 damage)
Theodore readies a counterspell.
Vorelle and Olyn stay at the door and prepare themselves for combat. The three from Dirt City muscle past the pair and draw their weapons, hungry for combat.
The mind flayer's tentacles shoot out and the air shimmers as if on fire. Those in it's path feel as if their brain might explode in their heads. (Oni, Theodore, Vorelle, Olyn, and three Dirt City boys make a Will save DC 18 with Charisma instead of Wisdom as your modifier. If you fail, you are stunned for 8 rounds. Mind flayer used mind blast)
OOC - Rose, you can pick either spell. A small sloppy map below.
W1 On W2 Va T Di Mi T
W1 = Vauhwyt's wolverine On = Oni W2 = Rose's wolverine Va = Vauhwyt T = Table Di = Dietrich Mi = Mind Flayer
Oni AC17 [19w/o Rage] 61/61 hp Rage +4STR+4CON d20+5=19 d20+9=17 d20+9=14 d4+5=7 d4+5=9 d20+12=22 3d6(4+5+2)+6=17 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 2:40:41 AM
Oni's brain is wracked with pain. The bloodlust overcomes the pain, and he is able to continue fighting.[Will save 19]
Raising on his rear legs, he comes down with his front hooves at the creature.
Hit AC 19, 16= +2 Flankig bonus Da 7,9
His arms swelling with the exersion, swing the axe from side to side, trying to connect with the monater. AXe Hit AC 22 Dam 17
Rose d20+4=21 d4+2=6 d20+4=24 d20+4=12 d4+2=3 d4+2=5 d20-1=6 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 3:10:58 AM
Rose quickly casts another spell, while piper urges the wolverine to attack ferociously.
Dietrich AC 20 HP 65/71 , air walk d4=4 d20+12=24 2d6(3+4)+3=10 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 6:07:27 AM
OOC: last round Dietrich shot at the monster with his bow. He fast-drew his sword and can attack this round.
Although weakened, Dietrich will use the flanking to hit the beast (Warddīs amulett gives +2 this combat, +2 flank):
hits ac 24, damage: 10
The warrior is a little worried about the damage the monster may inflict on the group, but he worries also that the enemy might be killed before revealing anything...
Vauhwyt (AC21, HP54 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) and Wolverine (AC14, HP28) d20+11=29 d20+11=18 d20+7=9 d20+7=12 d4=1 d6=6 d6=3 d6=3 d6=4 d6=1 d6=6 d6=5 d20+4=19 d20+4=18 d20-1=6 d4+2=5 d4+2=6 d20+8=11 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 7:03:04 AM
d100=23 d20+4=17 d20+4=5 d20-1=6 d4+2=5 d100=28 d20+13=29
Vauhwyt tugs on a button (Seal) and activates it (free action): Goblin Seal of Stubbornness: +1 Will Save for next save if within 10 rounds.
Vauhwyt takes one last step closer to the Mind Flayer and flanks it.
She lashes out with her spiked gauntlet, her armor spikes, and two paws, hitting ACs 29, 18, 9, and 12. Both paws clearly miss. Her spiked gauntlet hits for 13, including sneak attack damage. Her armor spikes, if a strike vs DC18 is a hit, do 16 damage.
The Wolverine snaps at the monster. It hits ACs 19 (for 5) and AC18 (for 6).
Mookie takes out a scroll of Cure Light Wounds and readies the reading of it, triggered if Vauhwyt is hit. Mookie's Use Magic Device check: an 11 would not do it.
SPELLS
Active on Vauhwyt: Reduce Person Active on both: Message Active on Mookie: Alter Self (monkey)
Spells Used
2 of 6 cantrips 4 of 7 first level spells 2 of 4 second level spells
Mookie used one CLW scroll
WOLVERINE
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
Berlon - Eagles Splendor 24r, Air Walk (Dietrich) 678r d20+6=20 d10=5 Wednesday February 7th, 2007 1:19:05 PM
Berlon allows himself a slight smile as he is finally able to hit something with his admittedly weak aim. He isn't so happy when he sees the flayer's attack.
If anyone is stunned and falls, Berlon will use his full action to advance to and defend the victim.
Otherwise, he will once again shoot at the flayer, Heavy Crossbow attack hitting AC 20 for 5 damage.
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