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DM Kathy 
Sunday January 28th, 2007 11:42:40 PM
Over the next few days you spend some time mapping the area, helping with defenses, and teaching the elves to better defend themselves. It's hard to say now whether your help will make a difference in a fight, but it does have the immediate effect of easing the tension in the elves. They are still alert for signs of danger, but don't seem as frightened as before.

On the third day after Lily's arrival, about two hours before dawn, those of you sleeping are jolted awake by a sudden cacophony. There is some kind of attack happening on the east side of the town. The scouts are sounding the alarm and firing their bows, although targets are difficult to see in the faint light. You hear screams, cries of alarm, and the sound of running feet.

Lorth 
Monday January 29th, 2007 8:21:51 AM
Lorth grabs his sword and shield and then summons Tobiasz. As soon as possible he mounts up and rides to investigate the commotion.

Any  d20+10=19
Monday January 29th, 2007 8:33:22 AM
Any quickly responds to the commotion and sounds of attack. He was not sleeping anyway, as he is fully rested. (ring of sustenance) He has been using the time that he had been using to sleep, to improve his fighting skills, to carve, to compose, and other such usefull diversions.

With sword and dagger in hand, he moves silently towards the commotion. As he approaches the area, he is careful not to present a target. In the dark, even elves might shoot a friend by accident in the midst of a battle. He sings a brief song, causing an arrow to glow, (light) and fires it into the ground near the sound of fighting, to get a better view of the combatants, then steps two quick steps to one side to view the scene.

Spot 19

Cast Light on Arrow

Harvest  d20+14=20 d20+14=28
Monday January 29th, 2007 9:19:48 AM
Harvest Moon wakes and rubs a knuckle against a sleepy eye. "Anthos?" Some difference in his rhythms stirs her from her sleep.

Shouts of alarm and sounds of combat. Harvest rises in her bed clothes, pausing only to catch up her haversack and chain. Outside the tent she peers into the darkness, locating the commotion by sound rather than sight. From the haversack she requests a wand and spends another moment to provide herself with an invisible coat of armor.

Then she makes her way across the fledgling town toward the source of the uproar.

Navigating by memory through the darkness is slow. But Harvest Moon is swifter than most. Eyes open for shifting patterns of dark within dark, and ears keen for nearby sounds, she makes her way.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 20
Listen 28

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)

Bralin 
Monday January 29th, 2007 10:17:45 AM
Out of long habit, the dwarf sleeps in his armor.

At the sound of the commotion, Bralin is awake. He rises, grabs his shield and axe, and trots toward the sound of battle.

Arminas  d20+10=23 d20+13=31 d20+17=21 d20+6=12
Monday January 29th, 2007 11:38:35 AM
Arminas typically takes the predawn watch, so he is alert already. As he prefers, he sits high in a tree with Ewan close by.

Speaking a few words, Arminas then converses with Ewan.

Fly my friend quickly and find the enemy. Keep high, above the arrows. Come back fast.

Arminas then calls out to his owl friend who he has asked to keep watch. He repeats the same instructions in owl language.

He then drops out of the tree (feather fall ring) and gently settles to the ground. He moves quickly to the sound of battle.

Rolls
Listen 23
Move silently 31
Spot 21
Ewan's spot 12
Owl ?

Active spell
Speak with Animals

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d20+5=12 d20+13=28 d20+5=25
Monday January 29th, 2007 7:20:01 PM
Lily jumps straight out of bed and steps outside her tent. She moves quickly into the shadows heading east, but not too near the fighting. [She is not wearing armour, and her hair is a mess too.]

Preferably, if she sees another party member she will go stand by her/his side.
Spot 12

If she cannot find someone she will hide in the shadows to see what is going on.
Hide 28
Spot 25

ADM Robert 
Monday January 29th, 2007 7:47:56 PM
Posting report:

DM Kathy MTWT-S 5
Lorth MTWTF- 5
Any MTWTF- 5
Harvest MTWTF- 5
Davros MTWTF- 5
Bralin -TWTF- 4
Florin MTWTF- 5
Arminas MTWTF- 5
Lily -2-TF- 4



Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:65/65 
Monday January 29th, 2007 8:53:09 PM
Florin gets up quickly once he hears the racket and is glad he has been sleeping in his armor since hearing of the dragon and that a attack might happen over the room and such.

With this Florin quickly readies Glimmer and his shield and heads out to see what the problem is and help out.

Davros AC 17 HP 29 
Monday January 29th, 2007 8:53:11 PM
Davros moves towards the sound of combat, quickly and cautiously and prepares his defenses along the way.

spell: cast mage armor duration 5 hours

spells memorized:
0th- read magic, flare, message, ghost sound
1st- obscuring mist, feather fall, grease, magic missle, burning hands, mage armor(cast)
2nd- scorching ray x2, web, mirror image
3rd- fireball, haste, dispel magic

DM Kathy 
Monday January 29th, 2007 11:52:10 PM
Hearing the sounds of battle, you all rise to answer the call.

Lorth calls his mount from the Celestial Realms and mounts up. Harvest and Davros magically arm themselves. Arminas spends a moment getting some animal assistance. Bralin, Florin, and Lily simply grab shields and weapons.

As you begin moving toward the sounds, Any fires a lighted arrow in the general direction. With its light--and the light of a few burning structures--you can now see what is attacking.

The first thing that catches your eye is the brown bear, because it is the largest of the attackers. It roars and takes a swipe at one of the civilian elves fleeing before it. The elf dodges the blow and puts on a fresh burst of speed.

Next to the brown bear is a smaller black bear. It is not attacking, but is waving its paws about in an unusual manner.

One the other side of the brown bear is a large, fierce looking gnoll brandishing a bloody greataxe.

Standing apart from the black bear is a human man with a spiked chain, and a nimble-looking half-elf woman with a rapier.

In the back, almost hidden by the bears' bulk, is a human woman with a longbow. She fires a shot and you hear a strangled cry and a thump from one of the sentry platforms.

As you approach, a dire wolf suddenly appears next to the black bear.

[You are still about 60 feet from the combatants, and unfortunately the footing is too uncertain for a charge. Most of the melee fighters aren't going to be able to close this round, although ranged attacks will certainly be feasible. I'll send out the map when the two groups get closer together.]

Lorth AC: 14 (-2 for charging), HP: 68  d20+15=28 d8+3=8 d8+3=10 d8+3=10
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 7:57:28 AM
(If possible this round, not sure how close I am, or if we are in combat rounds)
Lorth switches to the lance that is strapped to Tobiasz's side while he rides towards the battle. When he sees the gnoll he charges without hesitation. "By Gargul's name you will kill no more today.", he yells.
(Spirited charge, ride by attack, smite evil, Hit AC: 28, Damage: 28 + smite damage. I am not sure if I should triple the smite damage or not, so either 34 or 46 total damage.)
Lorth rears Tobiasz up twenty five feet past the gnoll and turns for another charge.

Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP)  d20+9=21 d6=5
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 8:53:18 AM
Any's quickly knocks another arrow to the bow in his hands. Taking aim at the elven archer, he lets fly. Then he shifts his position to a place of cover, and calls upon his Haversack for a potion.

Hit Ac 21 for 5 HP DAM

Harvest AC27 HP 48/48 
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:43:03 AM
Harvest draws a wand and provides herself with an invisible shield that should aide her against the bow wielding woman.

Given their speculation upon the cause of the last attack upon the new town, it is not difficult to see what might be the driving force behind this attack.

"I think that the Black Bear is a druid," warns Harvest Moon, her memory running back to Merryn Blackbridge who had briefly been with the group. "The large bear may be his companion."

Her eye runs over the array of opponents as Paladin Lorth thunders into the fray. Yes, it may be best to encircle them, and once encircled, it may be possible to silence them as well.

Rolls and Actions
Cast Shield from Wand

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Shield (10/10 rounds)


Arminas 
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:44:36 AM
Arminas quickly pulls a scroll of 'Entangle' from his pouch and reads the arcane words.

Trees, bushes and vines quickly come to life and wrap around the human man and elven woman with the rapier, the bears and whoever else is in the area of effect. (or whatever gets the most coverage of the enemy)

He then yells out in bear growls.

Elves are your friends. Quit your attack and you will not die.(hearing Harvest warning he adds) Shame upon those who sacrifice the life of an animal for their cause.

Entangle info
40 foot radius
The creature can break free and move half its normal speed by using a full-round action to make a DC 20 Strength check or a DC 20 Escape Artist check. A creature that succeeds on a Reflex save is not entangled but can still move at only half speed through the area

Bralin (ac 24, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 1/10) 
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 11:02:44 AM
Bralin pauses for a moment. He cannot reach any opponent immediately, and Arminas will likely incapacitate some with his spell.

The dwarf mutters an incantation, activating the tattoo beneath his armor
[Brahmah Tattoo - Divine Favor).

Then he starts forward while pulling his axe.
[20' move']

Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:65/65 
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 9:06:00 PM
Florin knows he is better off using his longsword so will continue pressing his way towards the enemies. As he moves he whispers the words to Glimmer and his sword's blade begins to crackle with lightning.

Davros AC 17 HP 29/29 
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 9:38:53 PM
Following Arminas' lead, Davros attempts to sow confusion among the attackers as he throws a web spell into the fray.(attempt to hit as many targets as possible while not getting it lit by the burning houses)

"Any chance we could negotiate with the druid?"

spell cast:
web- 20 foot radius, duration 50 minutes, reflex save DC17 avoids,DC20 strength or DC25 escape artist to get free, each successful check allows 5 feet movement for every 5 points check exceeds 10, web provides cover and is flammable.

spells active: mage armor duration 5 hours

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d20+9=24 d4+1=4
Tuesday January 30th, 2007 10:59:49 PM
Seeing the size of this battle Lily really wishes she had put her armour on, not just her weapon belt.

"Let's fix that archer first."
Lily draws her bow and an Arrow of Sleep from the magic quiver, and lets fly at the archer.
Hit AC 24
Damage 4 (non lethal)
This +1 arrow is painted white and has white fletching. If it strikes a foe so that it would normally deal damage, it instead bursts into magical energy that deals nonlethal damage (in the same amount as would be lethal damage) and forces the target to make a DC 11 Will save or fall asleep.

DM Kathy  d20+3=10 d20+13=27 d20+8=24 d12+10=14 d12+10=22 d20+6=23 d20+13=32 d8+2=7 d20+3=6 d20+3=7 d20+11=20 d20+7=23 d20+4=10 d20+4=6 d20+2=13 d20+9=12 d20+7=17 d20+7=16 d20+7=26
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 12:43:42 AM
Lorth's mount has enough speed that he can ride up to the gnoll, however the ground is too uneven to charge [see yesterday's DM post]. He is able to attack, though, and strikes a solid blow, made all the more lethal because the creature is, indeed, evil.

Any fires an arrow at the archer (who is human, not elf), and draws blood. The archer is clearly a combat veteran, though, and the wound does not seem to bother her much. Any gets to cover and draws out a potion.

Harvest uses another wand to shield herself, and warns the others that the smaller bear may be a druid.

Arminas uses a scroll to cast Entangle on the enemy. He calls out in Bear for the bear not to attack.

Florin advances on the enemy, activating his weapon as he goes.

Davros casts a Web spell, providing some opponents with cover.

Lily wants to shoot at the archer, but unfortunately there is too much Web in the way. She shoots instead at the brown bear, who promptly falls asleep!

The gnoll was too close to Lorth for the spellcasters to safely tangle up, so he is outside both the Web and the Entangle. He snarls at Lorth, seeming to go into some kind of fury. He swings his greataxe twice, and connects both times. Lorth takes 36 points damage.

The archer is inside the entangle, but not the web. She makes her Relfex save, so she is not entangled. She moves out of the entangle and looks about for targets. Lorth is right in front of her, so she fires a shot at him, hitting him for 7 points damage.

The human man with the spiked chain is inside both the Web and the Entangle. He is Entangled by both, and spends the first round trying to break out of the sticky strands of the Web. He is unsuccessful.

The half-elf woman is inside the Entangle, but not the Web. She manages to avoid being entangled, and immediatly begins trying to get out of the area of clingling, grasping plants.

The newly-summoned Dire Wolf is inside the Entangle, and just barely inside the Web. It makes its save for both, and immedately starts pulling its way out of the Web. Thanks to the Entangle, however, it can't get very far, and winds up half in and half out of the sticky strands.

The black bear is inside both the Web and the Entangle. He fails both saves and is pretty thoroughly stuck. Dimly, through the Web, you see his paws wave again--and suddenly, the Entangle vanishes!

Lily [AC 16, hp 25] 
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 12:56:18 AM
"Well, that bear was easy. Hope the next one is just as easy."

Watching that gnoll lay its axe into Lorth helps Lily to make up her mind about her next move. She runs behind the tree to A4 (4 squares) then to G4 to use the next tree as cover (4 squares, cover provides +4 to AC). As she moves she returns her bow to the quiver, and draws the wand from it.
[double move action, draw/sheathe weapon is a free action as part of a move action. Two Weapon Fighting Feat also allows you to draw/sheathe two weapons in the time you could normally only draw one. A wand is counted as a weapon-like object, and is stored in the Effecient Quiver]

"Lorth! I've got healing. I'm coming!"

Lorth AC: 14, HP: 25/68  d20+12=21 d20+14=28 d8+11=19
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 7:48:18 AM
"Well Tobiasz, I made a mistake, the ground was to rough for our normal routine. It look like this will be our last battle. Your a good friend.", he says calmly into his horses ear. He then drops his lance and leaps from his saddle.
(Quick dismount: 21, free action)
"You did well and are released, my friend."
(Dismiss Tobiasz, free action)
Drawing his father's sword, he continues to attack the bezerking gnoll. (Smite evil, Hit AC: 28, DM: 19)

Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP) 
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 8:46:04 AM
Any suddenly changes his actions, putting away his bow, and drawing his sword and dagger,

How could I have forgotten! That potion has been used! I guess we'll have to do this the hard way!

Seeing Lorth's condition, he instead moves to his support, going total defense untill he can reach Lorth's side (AC to 24), and then will be ready to attack this gnoll.

He screams as he is running,

"HAH gnoll! Your death approaches!"

Whether this is prophecy, or mere words will be known in a few minutes, but hopefully it will distract the gnoll from his attack.


Harvest (AC27 HP 48/48)  d20+1=16
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 9:22:21 AM

Paladin Lorth!

Brave. He has drawn the wrath of the attackers from the elves to himself. But he is too far. Too far even for her swift feet. And even now, Anthos and others run to his aide. It would be best to ensure that they may do so without hindrance.

Dimly, through the Web of Davros Sapphiredge, the outline of the druid presents itself. It must not be allowed to bring more magic to this conflict. Harvest Moon calls to mind one of her precious scrolls, and it presents itself to her fingertips as she reaches into the pouch of her haversack.

The magic scroll crumbles to dust as the words are read, and Harvest points to a spot just visible through the sticky strands. Silence reigns within the Web of Davros Sapphiredge, and Harvest Moon takes a few steps to a nearby tree to survey the field of contest.

Rolls and Actions
Caster Level Check 16 vs. DC4
Cast Silence from Scroll (At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Should have line of sight as it is only Cover to this point in the Web not Total Cover

Movement and Position
C10 (5ft step)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Silence (30 minutes /At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Shield (9/10 rounds)

Question: Would it be possible to provide status of our opponents, Kathy? Not necessarily exact HP, but possibly descriptors like Wounded or Seriously Wounded and such?

Arminas (AC22 HP 39/39)  d20+10=25 d20+10=30 d20+10=29 d20+7=16 d8+3=6 d6=5 d8+3=11 d6=2 d8+3=11 d6=2
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 11:14:19 AM
Harvest was right, the black bear is indeed the druid. Hopefully he can do no harm for the moment.

Arminas look towards Lorth, and it is clear that the gnoll may kill him before help arrives. Quickly Arminas draws forth an arrow and speaking a word, the arrow is sheathed in flames. Three arrows fly one after another towards the gnoll, each glowing with magical flame.

Attacks
1st Arrow Hit AC 25 Damage (6+5 flame) = 11 HP
2nd Arrow Hit AC 30 Critical confirmed Damage (3x11 + 2 flame) = 35 HP
3rd Arrow Hit AC 16 ?? Damage (11 + 2 flame) = 13

Total Damage 46 HP (add 13 if 3rd arrow hit)

Bralin (ac 28, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 2/10, Total Defense) 
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 2:21:08 PM
Bralin glances to his left. Lorth requires aid, and his companions move to provide it. The dwarf nods. He will cover the right.

Axe and shield raised high, the warrior moves forward, his eyes scanning across the enemies to his front - the human with the spiked chain, the wolf, and the half-elf.

[Move to M11. Totally Defensive for +4 ac]
[Trip DC 19]

Davros AC17 HP 29/29 
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 7:23:38 PM
Davros sighs. Once again, the universal language of violence takes precedence over diplomacy. Davros does not love the combat but he does not shy away from it either. He moves up to support the group, catching as many as possible with a haste spell. (Move to location within 30 feet to target as many in the party as possible and self last only if leftover.)

cast spells:
haste - range 35 feet, targets: up to 5(self last)within 30 feet of each other, duration 5 rounds
for those who benefit: gain +1 attack when making full round attack action only, gain +1 to attack rolls, +1 dodge bonus AC and reflex saves, gain +30 feet to speed up to double normal(does not stack with other magic enhancement to speed.)

spells active:
mage armor
web
haste (on ?)

Florin Jadenth-AC:20-HP:65/65  d20+13=24 d8+5=6 d6=6
Wednesday January 31st, 2007 9:05:06 PM
(Just looked at the map, looks like Florin is pretty close to the front.)

Florin moves to take on the archer enemy, hopeing if he takes that one out maybe it will lighten some of the toll on his friends. If he can reach the archer he will attack her. (I'm figureing if he reaches her he will only get one of his two attacks, if not let me know.)

(Can hit AC:24 Damage:6 Elec:6)

Florin since he doesn't plan to use his horse mounted wise calls on his faithfull mount to aid him in his fighting, side by side he and Ajax have found many times in the past and Ajax has served as a nice wall before.

DM Kathy  d20+13=25 d20+8=14 d12+10=11 d20+11=28 d20+11=12 d20+6=26 d20+6=13 d8+2=8 d8+2=3 d20+4=10 d20+2=17 d20+7=21 d20+11=24 d20+7=11
Thursday February 1st, 2007 12:59:05 AM
Lily moves up to support Lorth, dodging from tree to tree, sheathing her bow and pulling out her wand as she moves.

Lorth, realizing he's in a tough fight, dismisses his beloved mount and goes after the gnoll on his own. His sword bites deep, and the gnoll growls with rage.

Any moves toward Lorth, calling taunts as he goes in a frantic attempt to divert attention from the paladin. He goes fully defensive, which slows him somewhat.

Harvest retrieves a sroll and casts Silence, cleverly aiming at one of the strands of the Web, rather than the Druid himself, so there is no saving throw. That area of the battle is now eerily quiet.

Arminas shifts a little so he can see the gnoll, then launches 3 arrows in his direction. The first one hits, and the second hits spectacularly. The third, shot at an awkward angle around the tree, doesn't quite find the mark. [OOC note: when rolling critical damage, roll the die 3 times; don't roll once and multiply.]

Bralin strides forward and goes on the defensive.

Davros casts a Haste spell, putting it on Lily, Any, Florin, and Bralin. [You four are +1 to hit, +1 to AC, +1 to Reflex saves, and have an additonal 30 feet of movement (or double your movement, whichever is smaller). If you take a full attack action, you get an extra attack at your best attack bonus.]

Florin moves up to the archer, but cannot attack this round. [Your movement is 20 in your armor. Even hasted, you need a double move to reach the archer. Because you double-moved, you can't attack this round. Calling your mount is a full-round action; if you want to do it, you can't do anything else that round.]

The gnoll, badly damaged, rounds on Lorth with a howl of fury. His axe connects hard with the paladin, and does 11 points damage. He swings again, and the axe lands with a mighty thud--that clangs off of Lorth's shield. The blow misses.

The archer takes a 5-foot step back [putting her temporarily off the map until I make more map], and fires three shots at Florin. The first and third land with solid thunks. Florin takes 11 damage.

The brown bear is still asleep, snoring gently.

The black bear, unable to cast spells, begins struggling to get out of the Web. He is unsuccessful.

The human with the spiked chain must also get free of the Web before he does anything. He, too, struggles to get loose--and fails.

The Dire Wolf is not entangled, and with a final heave, manages to pull itself out of the last of the web. It moves, snarling, to Bralin's position, and takes a bite at the dwarf. It's a good, strong, bite, but he'll have to do better to hit Bralin's AC.

The nimle-looking half-elf woman also moves up to Bralin, and attempts to stab him with her rapier. It's a very poor attempt.

Bad guy status:

Brown Bear - asleep (light damage)
Black Bear (Druid) - Webbed and Silenced (undamaged)
Gnoll - very badly damaged
Human archer - light damage
Human with spiked chain - Webbed (undamaged)
Dire Wolf - undamaged
Half-elf - undamaged

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d8+1=5 d20+11=20
Thursday February 1st, 2007 5:36:56 AM
Lily continues her run towards Lorth. Heal him up, then take out the gnoll together, or the next one...

"Lorth, I'm nearly there!."

Even with Haste Lily sees that she can only move 8 squares for each Move Action, which places her 1 square short (N2) of reaching Lorth in a single move action. She prepares a Ready Action to heal Lorth as soon as she can reach him with the wand.
Heal 5 hp
UMD 20


Lorth AC: 14, HP: 14/68 +5 if healed by Lily this round.  d20+11=21 d20+11=24 d20+11=14 d20+11=18 d20+11=30 d20+6=21 d20+11=25 d8+5=13 d8+5=10 d8+5=8
Thursday February 1st, 2007 7:46:12 AM
Lorth grunts as he takes another blow from the gnoll. Close to unconsciousness... the fight slows down and time seems to stretch out... he sees the concern from his friends... all trying to help him in their own way... no one could have better traveling companions he muses... Then his mind snaps back to the fight he is engaged in and things speed back up...
"One of us will die here, foul beast.", he says between clenched teeth, "May Gargul give me the strength to send you to the abyss." Lorth then launches a desperate attack...
(I used 4 hero points to re-roll the first attack till I got the 30, I hope that is legal, I've never used them before. If not I use one hero point and wind up with the 24.
Hit AC: 30, crit chance hit AC: 25, DM: 13 or 23 if crit, 2nd attack hits AC: 21 DM: 8)

Bralin (ac 25, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 3/10, Haste, pwr attack[6])  d20+10=24 d20+10=13 d20+4=19 d10+16=19 d10+16=23
Thursday February 1st, 2007 7:58:40 AM
Bralin fends off the Dire Wolf's bite with his shield, and bats away the woman's rapier with his axe. He is not yet flanked, but the woman will likely do so soon.

The dwarf chooses. The wolf is likely easier to hit. He will bring it down, and then deal with the rapier.

Under Davros' spell, Bralin launches into the wolf, putting all his strength behind the force of his blows.

[Full attack on wolf. Power attack: -6 to hit, +6 dam
Atk 1 - hit ac 24 for 19 hp damage
Atk 2 - hit ac 19 for 23 hp damage
Atk 3 - ac 13, figure that's a miss]
---
Divine Favor (+1 to hit/dam)
Haste (+1 ac, to hit, ref save)

Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP)AC 24 with Haste  d20+10=24 d8+6=12
Thursday February 1st, 2007 8:36:42 AM
Any realizes that in total defense mode he will take too long to arrive to help Lorth. Then he feels the affects of Davros' haste spell, and realizes that the speed will give him as much protection as his total defense, so he goes to a double speed move to arrive at Lorth's side this round, dropping his total defense. On arrival, he has time for just one attack, swinging with his sword. (Double move 60', hasted 120', 90' to P-1)

Hit AC 24, 25 with haste for 12 HP DAM
Haste (+1 ac, to hit, ref save)


Harvest (AC27 HP 48/48)  d20+14=29
Thursday February 1st, 2007 10:35:19 AM
Time. Would that there were more time. But Bralin Stoneminder is pressed by two opponents. Now is the time to act.

With a burst of speed Harvest rushes across the intervening space. Into her hand comes the spiked chain. There is the clash of steel as her weapon meets the half-elf's blade and strikes it to the ground.

"You!" Harvest Moon issues the challenge, standing in her bed clothes with feet braced apart. "You leave now. Take your life and go."

Rolls and Actions
Disarm 29 (+7 Melee, +1 Magic, +2 Spiked Chain per PHB, +4 Two-handed Weapon)

Movement and Position
G9

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Silence (30 minutes /At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Shield (8/10 rounds)

Arminas (AC22 HP 39/39)  d20+10=27 d20+10=30 d20+10=29 d20+7=16 d8+3=6 d6=5 d8+3=9 d8+3=8 d8+3=11 d6=2
Thursday February 1st, 2007 10:38:30 AM
Arminas has badly wounded the gnoll, his companions should be able to finish him off and heal Lorth. The druid is still stuck, Arminas looks around and can see that Bralin is about to become flanked by two attackers. Time to help the dwarf.

Arminas fires three of the flaming arrows at the half-elf attacking Bralin. His first arrow strikes the woman, and his second arrow again sinks deeply. The third arrow misses.

Attacks
1st Arrow Hit AC 27 Damage (6+5 flame) = 11 HP
2nd Arrow Hit AC 30 Critical confirmed Damage (9+8+11+2 flame) = 30
3rd Arrow Hit AC 16 - Miss

Total Damage 41 HP

Davros AC 17 HP 29/29  d20+3=12
Thursday February 1st, 2007 5:04:54 PM
Davros moves up to get a better view of the entire area. spot = 12(move to D9) He then decides to help the half-elf's decision by casting grease upon her rapier lying on the ground.

"Do we try to take the druid alive? Or should I drop a fireball on him?"

cast spells:
grease - range 35ft, duration 5 rounds, reflex DC 16 to pick up rapier

spells in effect:
haste 4 rounds on: Lily, Any, Florin, Bralin
web 50 minutes
mage armor 5 hours

skill check: spot 12

Florin Jadenth-AC:21-HP:54/65 (Hasted)  d20+13=18 d20+8=27 d20+8=25 d20+13=15 d8+5=11 d8+5=7 d8+5=13 d8+5=11 d6=1 d6=2 d6=2
Thursday February 1st, 2007 7:50:10 PM
(OOC:Forgot that summoning Ajax was a full move action so Florin won't take that time at the moment. Sorry Kathy.)

Florin winces some as he takes a couple arrow hits but moves foreward regardless speaking as he moves, "I hope that was worth it miss. For now you will taste my steel." Florin swings his three times (if I read the map right it looked like he would get full attack and the haste).

(Can hit AC:18/27*crit:25*/15 Damage:11/7*crit:13*/11 Elec:1/2/2)

Haste (+1 ac, to hit, ref save)


DM Kathy  d20+4=23 d20+2=10 d20+8=19
Friday February 2nd, 2007 1:43:13 AM
Thanks to the Haste spell, Lily is able to reach Lorth and tap him with the wand. Lorth is healed for 5. [I counted it out, and Lily can get there. The first diagonal only counts as 5 feet; after that it's a straight shot.]

Lorth realizes it's him or the gnoll, and decides he'd rather live through this encounter. He calls upon every bit of his heroism at his disposal and aims a mighty blow at the savage humanoid. The sword connects with a grisly schluuucht! and the gnoll falls. [OOC: I'm pretty sure you can only use one hero point per attempt. I'm quite sure you only needed one. Heck, your original roll would've hit him; he's a raging barbarian. :) Only mark off one hero point.]

Bralin lays into the Dire Wolf. The sturdy dwarven axe carves into the beasts flesh, and the wolf lets out a howl. He lets out a second howl as the axe strikes again. The third blow is turned, just barely, by the wolf's thick pelt. The creature looks badly injured, however.

Loyal Any throws caution to the winds and rushes to Lorth's side, only to find the the paladin's foe has already fallen.

Harvest rushes at the half-elf, wielding her spiked chain. In her nimble hands, the chain snags the woman's rapier and sends it thudding to the ground at her feet.

Arminas aims his bow at the half-elf, but hesitates when the woman is disarmed. Instead, he aims his arrows at the dire wolf. The first brings the creature down; the second all but rips it apart. The body disappears.

Davros, just to keep things interesting, casts Grease on the fallen rapier.

Florin advances on the archer, and swings his sword with deadly accuracy. His first blow hits; his second strikes a devastating blow. His third misses, but his opponent is clearly injured.

Finding herself without allies, the archer reverses course. She moves past Florin (provoking an attack of opportunity from him), and begins shaking and slapping the great bear. "Wake up, curse you!" she shouts. The bear can't hear her, of course, being inside the Silence, but the shaking seems to be having an effect. The beady brown eyes blink open.

The black bear is still entangled, and tries once again to break free. He succeeds, but will have to wait until next round to do anything else.

The human fighter is also entangled, and also tries to escape. He does not succeed.

With her melee weapon lying at her feet, the half-elf switches to her bow. She steps back and fires a shot at Harvest, whom she judges as easier to hit than the armored dwarf. It's an interesting theory, but it is proven false as the arrow bounces off of Harvest's magical armor.

Bad Guy status:

Brown Bear - lightly damaged (and awake now!)
Black Bear (Druid) - Silenced. In the Web, but no longer entangled. Undamaged.
Gnoll - unconscious or dead
Human archer - heavily damaged
Human with spiked chain - Webbed
Dire Wolf - dead (and gone)
Half-elf - undamaged; no melee weapon

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d20+11=27 d8+1=9
Friday February 2nd, 2007 5:32:16 AM
Lily, seeing that Lorth is still rather damaged, taps him again.
UMD 27
Heal 9 points.

"Still with you, Lorth. Let's bleed them some more."

Since the gnoll is down, Lily readies herself to follow hot on Lorth's heels. She keeps an eye on Bralin and the others, perhaps they will need healing, too.
Ready Action: move to follow Lorth when he moves on, and draw a shortsword as she runs after him.

Harvest (AC27 HP 48/48)  d20+14=16
Friday February 2nd, 2007 8:01:29 AM

"You are misguided. We wish only peace, but we will not hesitate to meet you with force. I give you a second chance. Yield and we will not harm you."

Harvest Moon steps to Bralin Stoneminder's back and whips her chain again at the woman's weapon. This time, the action is less adroit. But the bow is an easier weapon to remove.

Rolls and Actions
Disarm 16 (+7 Melee, +1 Magic, +2 Spiked Chain per PHB, +4 Two-handed Weapon)
Bow takes a -4 to Disarm, I believe. But if 16 doesn't beat the DC then Harvest drops the chain.

Movement and Position
I9

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Silence (30 minutes /At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Shield (7/10 rounds)

Lorth AC: 18 (Total defense), HP: 28/68 
Friday February 2nd, 2007 9:41:45 AM
The gnoll falls and Lorth yet stands, "Praise Gargul and you Lily.", he says as he turns to face her. "I thank you for the healing, and watching out for me." Lorth moves to place himself between the bear and Lily (5' step to P3). Hearing Harvest speak out, Lorth holds his attack, hoping that these hostile beings will surrender or retreat. He will give them one chance... Lorth raises his shield and assumes a defensive stance. (Total Defense +4 AC)

Bralin (ac 25, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 4/10, Haste)  d20+16=35 d20+16=23 d20+11=29 d10+10=15 d10+10=19 d10+10=14
Friday February 2nd, 2007 10:54:00 AM
Harvest and Lorth may be willing to wait for the response. Bralin has other ideas. The half-elf has already shown a willingness to continue battle.

Bow or no bow, the dwarf steps forward and lets fly with his axe, concentrating on accuracy over power.

[5' step and full attack on half elf. If she drops early, Bralin will stop attacking. He's trying to knock her under 0 hp, not under -10]
atk 1: hit ac 35 for 15 hp damage
atk 2: hit ac 23 for 19 hp damage
atk 3: hit ac 29 for 14 hp damage]

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Divine Favor (+1 to hit/dam)
Haste (+1 ac, to hit, ref save)

Arminas (AC22 HP 39/39) 
Friday February 2nd, 2007 11:24:56 AM
The druid starts to move and the bear awakens. Time once again to stop them in their tracks.

Dropping his bow Arminas pulls a scroll from his pouch. Reading it causes the plants to twist and grasp at all of the attackers. (center entangle on small tree at 11 P).



Davros AC 17 HP 29/29  5d6(4+2+2+2+1)=11
Friday February 2nd, 2007 10:02:35 PM
Seeing that the attackers are very determined, Davros moves to gain a better angle.(move to I9) "Let's see if a fireball will persuade them to stop."

cast spell:
fireball - should be able to target B1 B2 H1 H2(if not please make any adjustment) damage - 11
reflex DC 19 half

spells in effect:
haste 3 rounds remaining- Lily, Any, Florin, Bralin
mage armor 5 hours

DM Kathy  d20+6=15 d20+10=29 d20+10=17 d20+5=11 d8+2=7 d20+6=11 d20+6=11 d20+11=30 d20+11=26 d20+6=10 d8+8=16 d8+8=9 d20+3=11 d20+3=6 d20+4=19 d20+4=17 d20+4=14 d20+2=3
Monday February 5th, 2007 12:04:46 AM
Lily taps Lorth again, and makes to follow him. However, Lorth doesn't go far, merely stepping in front of the bear. He raises his sheild and concentrates on defense.

Harvest steps up beside Bralin and swings the spiked chain again. She nimbly snatches the bow out of the half-elf's hand. [She's at -4, not you. :) ] Harvest calls for the woman to surrender, but Bralin is taking no chances. He steps foward and swings his axe. The unarmed half-elf cries out as her arm is all but severed by the blow. The axe swings again, and opens up another bloody wound. A third swing, and the half-elf crumples to the ground.

Arminas pulls out another scroll and casts another Entangle. It catches the bad guys, but also snags Bralin. Bralin, please make a reflex save for next round, DC 11.

Davros gest serious and casts a fireball.

The human archer takes the full brunt of the fireball. Cursing, she steps in front of the bear to unload on Florin. Only the first arrow hits, doing 7 points damage.

The brown bear manages to keep from being entangled, but he, too, takes the full brunt of the fireball. He roars with rage--or rather, he opens his mouth and you assume he's roaring. He makes no sound at all. It's a little eerie. The bear attacks Lorth. Its right claw swings, and rakes the paladin for 16 points damage. Its left claw swings, and opens up another wound for 9 points damage. Its mighty jaws snap--and miss.

The black bear likewise avoids being entangled, but doesn't avoid the fireball damage. Now free of the web's entangling effect, he begins trying to move out of it. He lurches 5 feet, then has to stop.

The human with the spiked chain is not entangled, but does take the full fireball damage. He tries to break free of the Web, and fails. Miserably.

Bad Guy status:

Brown Bear - Damaged. In the area of the Entangle, but not entangled
Black Bear (Druid) - Damaged. Silenced. In the Web, but no longer entangled. In the area of the Entangle, but not entangled.
Gnoll - unconscious or dead
Human archer - heavily damaged
Human with spiked chain - Damaged. Webbed. In the area of the Entangle, but not entangled.
Half-elf - unconscious or dead. In the area of the Entangle.

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d20+11=28 d8+1=5
Monday February 5th, 2007 3:07:51 AM
Lily steps just past Lorth, to P2 (5'step), tapping him with the wand again.

UMD 28
Heal 5
3 charges used

"Lorth, perhaps you should take this and Withdraw for a moment," says Lily, holding out the wand towards Lorth.

With her other hand Lily draws a javelin from her magic quiver and readies herself to throw it.

ADM Robert 
Monday February 5th, 2007 3:23:10 AM
Posting report:

DM Kathy MTW-FS 5
Lorth MTWTF- 5
Any MTWT-- 5
Harvest MTWTF- 5
Davros MTWTF- 5
Bralin MTWTF- 5
Florin MTWT-- 4
Arminas MTWTF- 5
Lily MTWTF- 5

Combat always brings out the best in people.

Lorth AC: 14, HP: 8/68 
Monday February 5th, 2007 7:58:12 AM
Reeling from his heavy wounds, Lorth takes Lily's advice and moves behind her. (N2) Lorth however does not take Lily's wand. He again takes his defensive stance and gets ready to aid Lily if she should need it.

Harvest (AC27 HP 48/48)  d20+14=22
Monday February 5th, 2007 8:11:47 AM

The Druid is free! Measures may needs be taken to ensure that it cannot cast another spell.

With all speed, Harvest rushes across the ground to the other side of the conflict.

"Paladin Florin!" she calls out. "I will ensure that this woman and her bow harms no others. Please stop the small black bear from leaving the area of Silence."

With those words, Harvest turns a determined stare at the woman with the bow.

"If you move or if you make to draw another arrow, I will remove your weapon from your grasp. Surrender and we give you your life."

Rolls and Actions
Possible AoO: Disarm vs H2 22 (+7 Melee, +1 Magic, +2 Spiked Chain per PHB, +4 Two-handed Weapon)

Movement and Position
R2

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Silence (30 minutes /At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Shield (7/10 rounds)

Bralin (ac 25, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 5/10, Haste)  d20+4=18
Monday February 5th, 2007 8:18:33 AM
The half elf falls. Bralin leans forward to touch her, but suddenly frowns. He twists, and dances forward, as if standing on hot coals. The reason for his odd movements manifests itself half a heartbeat later as the vegetation under the dwarf's feet comes alive, growing and thrashing about.

Bralin avoids the grasping plants [Reflex 18], and bends over the half-elf, placeing his palm on her leg while muttering a spell.
[Cure Minor Wounds over Light - 1 hp healed]

The cleric/warrior dashes out of the thrashing plants. Skirting the area of the spell effect, Bralin follows the sounds of battle. In no time at all, the black plated, axe wielding warrior is closing down on the bear and archer.
[Move 40' - due to haste spell - to N4]


Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP)AC 24 with Haste  d20+10=22 d20+10=30 d20+10=19 d20+10=22 d20+10=19 d20+10=29 d20+10=16 d20+10=26 d8+6=14 d8+6=11 d8+6=8 d8+6=14 d8+6=13 d4+6=7 d4+6=8
Monday February 5th, 2007 8:44:29 AM
OOC--For some reason my friday post never went up. I moved from where I was standing to R-3 next to the human female archer, and attacked her. I didn't go in to check my post untill this morning, and found it wasn't there.:o) Can I assume at least that I moved? I will post from Q-2

Any attacks the human female archer, his sword and dagger a blur under the haste spell. If at any time the archer collapses or surrenders, Any will stop his attack.

He begins to sing as he attacks boosting the morale of his cohorts, and disconcerting his enemies.

"Our cause is just,
you shall not win.
Your hopes are dust,
Your strength is thin.
Give up desist,
Your hopes are gone.
Do not resist,
The battles done."


Attacks: Damage
Hit AC 22 14
,30 (possible critical hit), 7
19, 11
22, 8
19, 8
29 (possible critical hit), 14
first critical hit AC16 Probably not confirmed,
2nd Critical hit AC26 confirmed critical. 13
Total dam 75 HP if all hits connect

Any (2nd post) 
Monday February 5th, 2007 8:46:06 AM
OOC- I checked my post this time. The 1st number is the AC to HIT, the second number is the DAM for that hit if it connects.

Arminas (AC22 HP 39/39)  d20+11=20 d20+11=27 d20+8=11 d8+3=7 d8+3=4 d6=3 d6=6
Monday February 5th, 2007 10:33:08 AM
Arminas has tried his best to capture the druid alive. Though he wishes he had other options, Arminas knows he needs to stop the druid.

Arminas grabs up his bow as he pulls an arrow from his quiver. With a word from Arminas, the arrow starts to burn with magical fire as it flies toward the druid.

Attacks
1st Arrow Hit AC 20 Damage 7 + 3 Flame
2nd Arrow Hit AC 27 Damage 4 + 6 Flame
3rd Arrow Hit AC 11
Total Damage 20

Davros AC17 HP29/29  d4+1=4
Monday February 5th, 2007 6:21:24 PM
OOC- out of fairness I should mention that the fireball probably took out the web

Davros moves up to support his comrades and prepares another defense as he does so. (cast mirror image - 4 images created). Move to H10

movement: to H10
cast spell: mirror image - 5 total inc myself

spells in effect:
mage armor- 5 hours
mirror image- duration 5 minutes
haste - Lily, Any, Florin, Bralin -2 rounds remaining
web - ?

Florin Jadenth-AC:21-HP:47/65 (Hasted)  d20+13=21 d20+8=24 d20+13=17 d8+5=8 d8+5=8 d8+5=7 d6=1 d6=4 d6=2 d20+13=28 d8+5=13 d6=5
Monday February 5th, 2007 8:19:44 PM
(OOC:We had phones down over the weekend, I'm sorry for missing my post. Kathy I'm posting the AoA if you don't mind, ignore it if you want to call it to late which I will fully understand.)

If Florin gets the AoA he swings his sword all three times at the Archer female. (Can hit AC:21/24/17 Damage:8/8/7 Elect:1/4/2)

When he hears Harvest's comments he will move to intercept the blackbear. If he can reach it he will make a attack, if not then he will hold his ground. (Can hit AC:28 Damage:13 Elect:5 I figure if Florin moves he most likely will only get one attack.)

DM Kathy  d20+6=10 d20+5=25 d20+4=14
Monday February 5th, 2007 11:30:09 PM
Lorth steps back and remains on the defensive. Lily heals him again, and tries to give him the wand, but he does not take it. [Lorth, I moved you to O2 instead of N2 so you wouldn't provoke an AoO]

Bralin manages to avoid being entangled. He casts a minor spell, and moves to touch the fallen half-elf, but the spell is not discharged. The charge remains on his hand as he maneuvers around the Entangle [movement is half-speed through the entangle, even if you make the save. I could only get you to M4.]

Any begins to sing as he unleashes a barrage on the human archer. She falls after his second blow.

Arminas steps out next to the tree to shoot at the druid. Only his second shot hits, but it makes a satisfying, fiery impact.

Davros moves forward a little and casts a Mirror Image to protect him from his foes.

Florin moves up to attack the druid, having to step into the Silence spell to do so. He slashes at the black bear with his sword, and finishes the job that Davro's fireball and Arminas's arrows started. The black bear falls.

The brown bear snarls at Any and Lily, but the plants wrap arounds its legs and it is entangled! It easily breaks free, however, and lunges forward to take up a position between Any and Florin, standing over the fallen archer. Now that it's out of the silence, its challenge roars across the battlefield.

The last of the web has burned away, and the human fighter manages to avoid the Entangle a second time. He can move! He makes a beeline for the edge of the Entangle, which puts him close to Harvest and Davros.

Lily [AC 16, hp 25]  d20+9=20 d4+1=4 3d6(5+4+5)=14 d20+12=16 d20+6=23 d20+6=8 d20+6=8 d20+6=14 d20+6=18 d4+1=2 d4+1=4 3d6(1+1+6)=8 3d6(5+1+2)=8
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 3:39:16 AM
Lily, at last, spies her opportunity. She drops the wand to her feet (P2)...

With her tongue sticking out the corner of her mouth she hurls the javelin at the bear, carefully aiming for where she thinks the spleen would be. Not many stay up for long with that hurt, she thinks to herself.

Sneak Attack, flanking with Florin. Bear denied dex bonus.
Hit AC 20
Damage 4 + Sneak 14 = 18

Lily Tumbles into Q3, and stands with her two shortswords drawn, awaiting more opportunities to sneak attack.

"Come on, bear. Just move, I dare you."

Tumble 16
Tumble DC 15: Tumble at one-half speed as part of normal movement, provoking no attacks of opportunity while doing so.

AoOs (Combat Reflexes, 5 AoO available)
Hit AC / Damage / Sneak Attack = Total damage
23 / 2 / 8 = 10
6
6
12
16 / 4 / 8 = 12

Bralin (ac 25, hp 76/76, Divine Favor 7/10, Haste, )  d20+16=27 d10+10=17
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 8:07:16 AM
[OOC - Kathy, Bralin fully intended to cast the cure spell before moving off. If a meta-game rule prevented that, please let me know so I don't do it again.]

The last warrior draws free of Arminas' spell. Bralin's head swivels between the large bear and the human fighter. In mid-stride, the dwarf reverses course. Circling the area of entanglement, he meets this remaining foe at its edge.
[Move to J8 - Trip DC 19, Disarm DC 26]

Solgar's Forge sings a whistling arc of welcome.

[atk hit ac27 for 17 hp damage]

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Divine Favor (+1 to hit/dam)
Haste (+1 ac, to hit, ref save)

Lorth AC: 14, HP: 8/68 
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 8:14:20 AM
Lorth waits where he is as his friends seem to have everything in hand.

Any (23 AC, 40/40 HP)AC 24 with Haste  d20+10=16 d20+10=16 d20+10=30 d20+10=19 d20+10=30 d20+10=11 d20+10=12 d20+10=28 d8+6=9 d8+6=10 d8+6=10 d4+6=9
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 8:39:20 AM
Any follows Lily's javelin, hoping that the hurt will distract the huge bear. Any moves to flank the bear, and get out of the direct line of attack from its claws (T-2, hasted double 5'step should not provoke an AOP). From there his barrage of attacks begins again.
most of his attacks do not penetrate the bears thick fur, but two strike deeply

He has stopped singing now, but all can still feel the effects of his song.

Bardic song +1 hit, +1 will save
attacks HIT AC 31 (add +1 bardic song), and 31 with a confirmed critical hit , I don't think a 20 will hit this bear,but will include the damage just in case. Damage 9, 10+10 for Critical, and 9 if 20 hits.

Harvest (AC27 HP 48/48)  d20+5=19
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 9:54:51 AM

[OoC: Kathy, Harvest's previous put her at R2. I'm not sure why she's back in her original place, but, if you don't mind, I'll play her as from R2. ]

There is a time for resolute strength. And there is time for gentle mercy. Even in the face of the angry bear, Harvest does what must be done. It is a simple cantrip, a blessing from Alemi. She concentrates with one eye upon the bear and then holds the faint light within her hands.

Then she dashes to the side of the fallen druid.

"Thank you, Paladin Florin," she says, as she reaches into the field of writhing grass to touch the druid with Alemi's healing magic.

Rolls and Actions
Concentration for Defensive casting 19
Cast Cure Minor Wounds
Draw AoO from the Bear. But AC against the Bear would be 32 with Mobility and Dodge.

Movement and Position
U5

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Silence (30 minutes /At Intersection Q&R/7&8)
Shield (7/10 rounds)

Arminas 
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 11:52:11 AM
Arminas moves toward the brown bear, hoping to save it from death. As he moves, he growls and speaks to the bear in his language.

"Stop do not fight. We will save your friend."

Then in common, he says:

"Please, do not kill the bear. I will try and reason with him."

Arminas moves to O-3

Active spells
Entangle
Speak with Animals

Davros AC 17 HP 29/29  d20+5=18 d6=4 d6=1 d6=4 d6=5
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 5:04:07 PM
Davros stares down the fighter. "The battle is lost to you. Your band is defeated. I will give you one chance to surrender. One."

Davros readies an action to cast a spell. He will cast a scorching ray at him if the fighter tries to attack anyone. (if needed- ranged touch = hit ac 18, dmg 14 )

spells active:
mirror image - 4 images
mage armor
haste - 1 round left

Florin Jadenth-AC:21-HP:47/65 (Hasted)  d20+13=30 d20+8=19 d20+13=23 d8+5=11 d8+5=10 d8+5=9 d6=6 d6=4 d6=4
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 10:27:06 PM
Florin listens to his friends and sighs some as he doubts the bear will not attack, however he gives it a chance also, holding his attack for if it makes any threatening gestures or like it may attack someone.

(Can hit AC:30/19/23 Damage:11/10/9 Elect:6/4/4)

DM Kathy  d20+4=6
Tuesday February 6th, 2007 11:32:13 PM
Lily drops her wand, draws a javelin, and hurls it at the brown bear. The javelin draws blood, and the bear roars again.

Bralin reverses course to go after the human with the spiked chain. His axe lands a telling blow. [OOC: a "cure" spell must be cast on a living or undead target. Alas, the half-elf is neither--therefore the spell didn't discharge. Bralin now knows that the half-elf is dead.]

Any takes a 5-foot step and unleashes a barrage on the brown bear. All of his arrows find their mark and the bear falls.

Harvest rushes up and stabilizes the fallen druid with a minor spell.

Arminas moves up to try to reason with the brown bear, but by the time he arrives, the creature has already fallen.

Davros holds his action, waiting for the chain-wielding human to surrender. Lorth also awaits the outcome.

The lone remaining raider is still in the area of the Entangle, and this time he is unable to dance free of the clinging plants. He looks around, and seems to know he is beaten. With a snarl, he tosses his spiked chain to the ground and puts up his hands.

The battle is over.

Lily the Harlequin  d20+18=25 d20+13=33 d20+3=7
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 2:56:16 AM
Lily takes a step back to avoid the falling bear. She sheathes her swords and casualy reaches over to retrive her javelin from the bear. She turns to gather back up her wand, and in doing so uses her Hat of Disguise to 'change' into fine clothes: dark blue silk dress with silver buttons and a light blue wool cloak with silver thread edging, and a tiara of silver. She draws a mighty (well, taller than herself) staff from her quiver.
Disguise 25

"We are all fine, yes? Lorth? Good. Excellent."

Lily turns to address the lone druid, with her chin raised high and her words clip't and clearly and slowly articulated, like that of those highly born speaking down upon some recalcitrant common merchant:

"You have not been informed correctly about whom you have attacked. That much is painfully clear. You have paid dearly for this mistake, and may very well live with that on your soul for many a year yet. You will be lonely without your companion, and thus shall have time a-plenty to ponder your folly. That is, with your co-operation you will live.

"Tell us, who was it that sent you to do this? and why. Be prompt, for I fear that there are some itchy bow-fingers not yet sated."

Diplomacy 33 (natural 20!)
[no need to roll for bluff, there's no bluff in it]

Sense Motive 3

Lorth 
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 7:36:03 AM
Lorth is glad this fight is over, he doesn't understand why this peaceful settlement keeps getting attacked and would also like some answers. It doesn't sit right with him and he hopes Lily's interogation comes to some fruition. He moves to retreive his lance, he will summon Tobiasz on the morrow and return it to him.

Harvest  d20+7=8 2d8(7+6)+3=16 2d8(3+5)+3=11 2d8(5+3)+3=11 2d8(3+8)+3=14
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 8:01:45 AM


None are left standing but the man, and he is well in the care of Bralin Stoneminder and Davros Sapphiredge. The druid, though still, will not die of his wounds. But so many others are fallen.

"Paladin, Lorth," she rushes to the lone wounded member of their party, "please abide. It will be but a moment and I will bring the healing of our wands to you. First, I am sorry, but I must save those that I can."

She rushes off, but there are so many. Her first attempt to bandage the wounds of the bear are unsound, and the bleeding continues. (Heal 8 /Nat 1) She converts another cantrip instead and then moves to the Archeress. Finally, she comes to the Gnoll and again expends a cantrip on the creature, how fierce, even in a state of unconsciousness.

Then Harvest returns to Paladin Lorth. With four taps of the party's wand, she heals all of his wounds. (CMW x4 heal 52hp to Full)



Any 
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 8:55:12 AM
Any looks with remorse at the great bear. Of all those attacked, he regrets this the most.

"I'm sorry friend Arminas. Another moment and I might have been able to withold my attacks. Perhaps you could have calmed this great one. Hopefully Harvest's healing has preserved the life within."

He follows along behind Harvest, binding wounds on those that still live, and disarming them. He too wants to hear the reason behind this attack.

Bralin 
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 10:41:05 AM
The black plated figure waits, his axe still at the ready.
"Arminas," Bralin's voice calls from inside his visored helm. "Will ye drop your spell?"

If/When the entanglement spell is cleared, the dwarf clangs behind the fighter. Stowing his axe, Bralin relieves his foe of his pack and any other weaponry he spies. The dwarf tosses the equipment to the side, creating a small pile of the fighter's possessions.

Once he's statisfied the man is weaponless, Bralin gives him a light push in the back, directing him toward the rest of the group.
"Move."

Arminas 
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 11:59:07 AM
Upon Bralin's request, Arminas speaks a word and the plants stop grasping and twisting.

"Thank you plants, I hope you have not come to any harm."

He then turns to the brown bear and approaches it, checking to see if it yet lives. He turns toward the druid, and says:

"How could you sacrifice the life of a friend so easily?"

Looking up at the others he adds:

"I do not think the druid can hear us yet. Bind and gag him, we cannot afford to let him go free without a trial."

Seeing Harvest try and help the gnoll, causes Arminas to shake his head.

"It does not deserve life, do not waste your time. Unnatural creatures spawned in hate should not exist."

Davros  d20+3=6
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 3:45:36 PM
Davros looks about to see if there are any elves who may need help, looking into the burning buildings and the surrounding area.

skill check:
spot = 6

Florin Jadenth  d20+6=9 d20+6=21
Wednesday February 7th, 2007 11:28:19 PM
Seeing the fight is over Florin cleans his sword and sheathes it, swinging his shield on to his back before tending to a few things. First he jerks the arrows that he had been hit with from himself and sees to his wounds not doing to great of a job either (heal check:9 for self)

Afterwards he will go to help the elves that have been injured, leaving the enemy to his friends. Might be cruel but the enemy started the fight and their injuries were caused by their own dumb actions so where the elves were innocent and in his opinion more important at the moment.

DM Kathy 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 12:15:05 AM
Lily changes her guise and makes a rather theatrical speech at the druid. Unfortunately, he is still unconscious and can't really appreciate it.

Harvest attempts to stabilize the bear, but fails. The great beast continues to bleed. She casts a minor healing spell instead, and stabilizes the creature just in the nick of time. With Any's help, she spends a moment tending to the other foes. The gnoll is quite dead, but the archer still breathes.

Arminas dismisses his Entangle, and Bralin relieves the human fighter of his possessions.

Davros and Florin check into the nearby elves. The fires have been extinguished, except for one structure that seems to be a total loss. The elves are working to see that the fire is contained and that nearby trees and shrubs don't ignite. There are several wounded, being tended at a makeshift infirmary near one of the scout posts. There are also a few who are clearly beyond the reach of the healers.

Raider summary: The gnoll and the half-elf are dead; the druid and the archer are stable but unconscious; the brown bear was very near death but is now stable; the human figher is conscious.

Lorth 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 7:31:40 AM
"I, certainly can wait.", Lorth says to Harvest.
He watches her as she makes the rounds trying to save who she can. When she comes to the gnoll, Lorth says, "If you save that one it will just try and kill you again when it regains consciousness. It is surely evil and lives for nothing but destruction." Lorth has no wish to fight it again and speaks his mind.

Any 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 8:48:19 AM
"Arminas, the bear yet lives as does his master. We must make sure that the one does not direct the other to attack again. The gnoll has been sent to Gargul, yet the female archer still lives as well."

Any makes sure that none will cause trouble for a while, binding their hands, and placing a gag over the mouth of the druid. He continues making sure that they are relieved of all weapons and magic.

Next, Any goes to assist with any party members, or elves, that may have been wounded. Only when this task is done, will he return to help deal with the questioning of their attackers.

Bralin 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 10:38:08 AM
Bralin directs the fighter over to the druid, archer, and bear. His helmed head turns toward the large bear and regards it for a few moments.

"Will not the beast attack as soon as it wakes?" he asks. "Tis trained to protect its master."

Regardless of the answer, the dwarf pulls his axe, and keeps it ready. He waits patiently for someone else to begin the questioning while he assumes the task of guard.

Harvest 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 10:48:48 AM

Harvest Moon considers the words of the Paladin Lorth as she eyes the corpse of the fierce Gnoll.

"Then that speaks to the character of these others, that they would travel with such a creature," she opines. "Paladin Lorth or Paladin Florin, can you determine whether those who have lived are Evil of character? If they are, then we must make decision as to their disposition quickly now."

She gazes off into the early morning darkness, looking back in the direction from which she assumes they must have come.

"Arminas Calaelen, do you think that you could follow their tracks back in the direction from which they came? To have struck at such an early hour, they must either have traveled all night, or they have a place nearby in which they rested until such a time that they could attack."

With those comments, she begins helping the others to care for the wounded, clean up the damage, and to arrange for those who have moved on to Gargul with the greatest respect that an be mustered in the dark of early morning.

Arminas 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 10:56:30 AM
Bralin expresses to Arminas what is all too obvious.

"Yes, he loves the druid and will fight to protect him. I hope to reason with him."

Arminas takes a scroll from his pouch and readies it.

"This scroll will help calm the bear, though since we have fought it he may not succumb to it. I hope for his sake that it works."

When the bear starts to awake, Arminas will cast 'Calm Animals' spell from the scroll. He will then speak to it.

Your friend yet lives, we will heal him. Be patient, and do not attack. We too wish to be friends.

He will also pull out a scroll of 'Charm Animals' to use next.

Turning to Harvest he nods:

"Excuse me, the well being of the bear has taken my attention. Yes, following the trail should be easy. When we finish here let us do that."

Spells
Speak with Animals 2 minutes remaining?
Calm Animals 3 minutes

Lily 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 3:47:38 PM
Lily is pleased to hear that Arminas feels that he can follow the trail.

"I'd like to join you on that, Arminas, if you don't mind a companion that is. I can stay well hidden, and will serve as another pair of eyes for you." With that she lets the disguise spell drop, "I'll just get dressed normally before we go. Armour too this time."

However, Lily will not leave til she is comfortable that the bear is subdued. The other raiders seems to be taken care of.

Davros 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 7:15:03 PM
Davros moves near to Bralin to assist with guard duty.

"I believe that our job is to protect the elves as best we are able. Whether or not the prisoners are evil, I think it should be up to the elves to decide what to do with them. They were certainly bold to attack an entire town. And if these are responsible for the previous bear attack, they were likely aware of our presence here."

Arminas - 2nd post 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 8:33:16 PM
Arminas looks up as Davros speaks and points at the druid/bear:

"He is a druid, of course he knows we are here. He knows more about this area than we ever will. Remember also, that evidence from before pointed to the involvement of a druid. We have our man, or bear as it is."

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday February 8th, 2007 10:09:15 PM
Florin looks to Harvest when she makes her request and he calls on his ability to detect evil in those they just fought and will point to the ones that show any taint of evil.

Florin then speaks up, "I'm going to see if I can aid the elves more, I have some training in healing and maybe it will help safe some. I will report back to you shortly to see what else is found out. Call if you need me."

With this Florin will head to where the bulk of the injured are and will offer his assistance to them.

DM Kathy 
Friday February 9th, 2007 12:52:50 AM
Any makes the rounds and finds that his help is appreciated, if not precisely needed. The elves have their own healers, who know their craft, and the rest of his party seem determined to deal with the prisoners before their own hurts are treated.

Harvest, too, finds that her help is welcomed, but the elves have things well in hand.

Arminas offers to try to track the raiders back to wherever they came from. He also prepares to cast a spell when the brown bear awakens. Without magical healing, he will have a long wait--the bear was near death when Harvest stabilized it with the most minor of healing magicks.

[OOC the brown bear is at -8.]

Lily offers to accompany Arminas on the tracking mission. Darvos suggests that the elves should determine the ultimate fate of the raiders.

Florin looks at the raiders with his inner eye. The druid/bear and the spiked-chain human both register as evil; the archer and the brown bear do not. The gnoll and the half-elf, being dead, no longer have auras of any kind.

Lily  d20+18=29
Friday February 9th, 2007 6:09:06 AM
Since the bear appears to be bearly alive Lily runs back to her tent to change into realy clothes, not just her nightshift and sword belt.

Lily returns in a flurry of steps that don't seem to move her all that fast. She is wearing her studded leather armour, a light-green fitted sleavless tunic top and light-brown pants with soft leather ankle boots. Her hat is grey with a short brim right the way round.
Disguise 29

She appears rosy cheeked from the running, and breathes indeeply before saying, "Let's go. You lead, I'll cover your back," to Arminas.

She draws her bow, then impatiently twirls an arrow through the fingers of her right hand.

Lorth 
Friday February 9th, 2007 8:13:25 AM
Lorth comfortable that everything is under control heads back to his camp. "I'll be back in a few minutes.", he says. He returns to camp and dons his armor then rejoins his friends.

Any 
Friday February 9th, 2007 8:35:31 AM
"Lily, I know you are anxious, but let's question these few before we go seeking, and se what we can discover."

This being said, Any approaches their captives. Speaking first to the archer,

"Tell us who you are, and why you attacked this village."

He will pose this question to each of the survivors, taking care to warn the druid about attempting any spells when the gag is removed from his mouth. He will also ask Harvest to use the healing wand to just bring the great bear to wakefulness, so that Arminas may speak with it.

Harvest  d8+1=7 d8+1=2 d8+1=8
Friday February 9th, 2007 10:26:24 AM

"You have a graceful way with Alemi's gifts." Harvest Moon smiles and compliments one of the elfish healers who works with skill upon the wounded.

"You are right, Davros Sapphiredge. We are tasked with the protection of the town, and as that is so, our first duty should be to discover why and from wence these attackers have come. Only then can we take greater measures to ensure that it does not happen again."

"But, as for the dispensation of these prisoners, I have been taught that it is the responsibility of all to work against Evil. Each person must take the responsibility upon themselves to ensure that Evil cannot have its way."

At this point, Harvest Moon's eyes drop to the ground. A dimple appears between her brows and her mouth forms into a small moue distress.

"And yet, I am, for myself ... distressed ... by the thought of taking their lives."

From then on, Harvest Moon remains silent, speaking only to follow Anthos' instructions as they question the attackers one by one. With spells available to her from the day before, she wakens the Bear, but only after the Evil Druid has been once again gagged and taken from sight.

(CLW x2 Total 15hp /Rerolled a 1)

Arminas 
Friday February 9th, 2007 11:11:52 AM
Florin looks over the prisoners and declares the evil taint upon the druid. Arminas shakes his head, knowing that the paladin has a sure way of knowing but hating the fact that one can be judged so easily.

"I was hoping the druid was misguided in his desire to protect this land. Clearly I am wrong once again. Harvest you are right, let us wake this bear once the prisoners and dead have been removed. It would not be a good idea to remind him of battle upon waking him."

Once the area has been cleared and Harvest wakes the bear, Arminas cast 'Calm Animal' from his scroll.

He also recasts 'Speak with Animals' and says:
"Friend bear, we have healed your wounds. Vultures were coming but now you live. We are your friends. Where is your home?"

Bralin 
Friday February 9th, 2007 12:51:00 PM
The dwarf maintains a steady and silent presence in the sight of the prisoners.

The axe in his hand should be warning enough against trickery or escape.

Davros 
Friday February 9th, 2007 10:14:17 PM
Davros waits nearby to see what the prisoners have to say for themselves.

Florin Jadenth 
Friday February 9th, 2007 11:22:12 PM
Florin looks to his friend Arminas and smiles abit to him before speaking gently, "I wish I could of told you something else then what I did Arminas. I'm sorry for that."

Florin looks to Bralin and smiles as he moves over and checks on him, "Are you okay also Bralin, I didn't get a good idea of who was wounded beyond Lorth."

DM Kathy 
Monday February 12th, 2007 12:51:42 AM
Lily and Lorth return to their camp and equip themselves for action.

Harvest uses her healing magicks to awaken the prisoners, and Any attempts to question them. They give their names, and say that they attacked the settlement because they were told to. None of them seems especially talkative.

Arminas casts Speak with Animals and begins questioning the bear.

"I live in the Great-Green-Wood," the bear replies. "Near Three Meadows and Winter-Sparkle Brook. But now I go with Friend where he goes. Friend goes many places."

The bear looks around, sniffs the air. "Where is Friend?" he asks. "He is nearby, I know. Where is Friend?"

Any 
Monday February 12th, 2007 8:37:56 AM
Leaving the prisoner in the hands of the elves, Ant listens while Arminas talks with the bear. Drawing him aside, Any says,

"I do not think that we will get any useful information from these people unless wwe can compel it from them. I believe our best hope will be to backtrack them to where they have come from, unless you have a better idea."

Turning to the rest of the party, Any asks,

"Should we prepare, and follow the tRacks of this group back to try to find who has sent them? If so, can the elves guard themselves while we are gone?"


Harvest 
Monday February 12th, 2007 9:08:39 AM
Harvest Moon reaches out to touch the head of the bear. Its movements speak of distress. Its wounds are still great. A thing within her heart moves when Arminas Calaelen translates its words. In her mind is the knowledge that this is a wild, wounded and dangerous beast. And yet, in her heart other forces gentle, tender, and perhaps naive, whisper to the Brown Girl.

"Arminas Calaelen, can you not tell the bear that his friend is Evil? He would be happier were he to return to the woods. Perhaps there would be other bears with which he could live. We could heal his wounds ... "

But even as she speaks, her own voice rings hollow. Despite the yearnings of her heart, she knows what course of things is likely and what is not.

"Perhaps there would be some Charm that we might cast upon these attackers," she suggests. "Something that might compel them to accept what we might Suggest or to cause them to see us in a more favorable light. Maybe then ... maybe then the druid might be persuaded to release the bear back into the wild."

Bralin 
Monday February 12th, 2007 10:54:50 AM
The dwarf stands close by while the prisoners are transferred into the care of the elves. Once that duty is completed, he returns to the discussion.

"Aye," he replies to Any's suggestion. "Track their path now."
Bralin is eager to be off.

Davros 
Monday February 12th, 2007 4:40:42 PM
"Alas I have no skill with magic which charms or forces a creature's actions. Such magic seemed cruel to me and so I chose another path. Does anyone else have any knowledge of such magic? If not, we could let the prisoners alone in a room with Bralin for awhile. I'm sure they'll talk.Or, if someone wants to intimidate them, you could suggest that I will show them how to live out the remainder of their days as a frog..."

Lily 
Monday February 12th, 2007 7:08:28 PM
Returning now with her armour,

"I have Diplomatic skills, but I do feel that it would be wasted on these ones. They've chosen to attack a village full of elves, guarded by adventurers. There is some motivation behind that which has driven them into this foolish predicament. Better that we track where they've come from and see for ourselves. They'll not speak of it, for they fear it more than death, it would seem."

"Let's go."

ADM Robert 
Monday February 12th, 2007 7:16:58 PM
Posting report:

DM Kathy MTWT-F 5
Lorth MTWTF- 5
Any 2TWT5- 6
Harvest MTWTF- 5
Davros MTWTF- 5
Bralin MTWTF- 5
Florin MTWTF- 4
Arminas MTW2F- 6
Lily MTWTF- 5

Beautiful


Arminas 
Monday February 12th, 2007 7:59:54 PM
Arminas pulls his scroll of 'Charm Animal' from his pouch and reads it, directing its energy to the bear.

In the growls and grunts of a bear he say's:
"We are your friends. He who you came with brought you to die. We saved you. We want you to return to your sow, to make strong cubs. You are free, do not hunt people. Come, let us take you back to your home."

Spells cast
Speak with Animals
Calm animals
Charm animal

Florin Jadenth 
Monday February 12th, 2007 11:43:50 PM
Florin waits and hopes all goes well with the bear, it would be a shame to release him into the use of the evil druid again. Florin doesn't wish to have to attack and kill the creature inless pressed and is hoping it won't come to that.

DM Kathy  d20+3=12
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 1:04:53 AM
As you discuss things, you begin to feel that tracking the party back the way they came from will be the best course of action.

Still, Arminas and Harvest are reluctant to allow the brown bear to remain under the influence of the evil druid. Arminas attempts to influence the bear with a scroll.

The great beast blinks when the spell is cast, then shakes his shaggy head. "My head feels funny," he says. Then, "No! Friend did not bring me to die. Friend and I are companions. I go where Friend goes. Where is Friend? Why do you not let me see him?" [Made the Will save; sorry]

Any 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 8:36:59 AM
"The humans we can easily leave in the custody of the elves, but this great bear cannot be left to heal, and then possibly free his companion. What can we do? If the druid were to die would that release the bear fromhis hold? He and his group have surely earned execution for their actions if the elves so wished, but I do not know their custom in this. What do you all susggest?"

Having spoken his thoughts, Any waits to hear what the others think.

Harvest 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 10:21:15 AM

"It is not speed alone, Harvest," Pasix had ever called her by the new name when he wished to make a serious point. "There is a power that lies within all people that can be brought into the force of a blow. It is the place from which your determination comes. It is a strength of will. Even a stubbornness."

"If you learn the use of this force, you take into your hands a grave and very serious responsibility. In its use you create two paths. One road leads to life and the other to death. Neither is necessarily good nor bad, and the choice can mean many things for many people. To choose Life can bring as onerous a responsibility as to choose Death."

At the time, Boo Moon, recently become Harvest, had done no more than look up at the man who had take she and her mother under his wing. He had said many things to her in the past that she had not understood with complete comprehension. And at that time too he had simply smiled as he had just as many times before.

Now the full weight of his wisdom bears down upon Harvest. When one saves a life, one becomes responsible for it.

Standing next to Anthos, Harvest Moon slips her small hand into his and holds it tightly.

"Is there a way," she asks, "to send the bear to sleep? Then, without pain, we may do what we must."


Arminas  d20+11=27 d8+3=4 d20+11=29 d8+3=8
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 11:42:15 AM
With a sad look Arminas backs away from the bear.

"I have used all my magics to try and save this bear. The dark druids hold is too strong. The bear will need to be put to death or it will kill trying to save the druid."

In bear, he says:
"Your friend is near. We will call him."

Then, with a swift motion Arminas brings his bow up an arrow nocked. He lets it fly towards the heart of the prone bear. The first arrow does not finish the job, so it is followed by another.

Wordlessly, Arminas walks away towards the trail he needs to follow.

Actions
1st arrow hit AC 27 Damage 4
2nd arrow hit AC 29 Damage 8

Bralin 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 2:11:12 PM
Bralin regards Arminas with some surprise, although he makes no move to stop him.

The dwarf glances over at the captured druid, gauging his reaction.

Davros 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 4:33:54 PM
"This business leaves a foul taste in my mouth.And yet, what else could be done? I am ready to go investigate the forest when you are."

spells memorized:

0th- read magic, flare, message, ghost sound
1st- obscuring mist, feather fall, magic missile, burning hands, unused pearl of power
2nd- scorching ray x2
3rd- dispel magic

spells active:
mage armor duration 5 hours from start of battle

Any (2nd post) 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 7:17:08 PM
Any marvels at the actions of Arminas. He knew that this was probably the best course of action, but he did not think that Arminas would be the one to strike the blow. Perhaps his very reverence for nature allowed him to strike, in effect freeing the bear.

No matter, the deed is done. He turns to follow Arminas, and says,

"Now it is time to find out who has ordered these attacks, and stop them once and for all. Are you ready my Lady?"

Hiking his pack higher on his shoulders, he marches out of the clearing still holding Harvest's hand.

Lily (2nd post) 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 7:57:52 PM
Lily quietly says to Bralin,
Highlight to display spoiler: {"Well, that was a waste of a healing spell then, wasn't it. Should'na had to make that choice."}

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday February 13th, 2007 8:48:40 PM
Florin watches what goes on and is sorry that the bear has to go down but understands also. Florin also looks to Arminas and speaks gently to him, "The druid may be a problem now that we had to put his bear down, I would not be shocked if he seeks revenge for our actions."

Florin doesn't say this to hurt his friend but for the good of the group, the judgement on the evil druid will need to be made soon also.

DM Kathy 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 12:29:40 AM
You come to the sad realization that the bear must not be allowed to live as long as it is under the evil druid's influence. Grimly determined, Arminas does what is necessary. His first shot knocks the bear unconscious again; the second finishes him off.

Bralin moves over to watch the reaction of the druid. Now once again in human form, the man shudders and pales as he feels his companion's life force ebb away. "Growler!" His voice is a cry of anguish. Tears run down his face, and he drops his chin to his chest.

The humanoid prisoners can safely be left in the hands of the Tahlela and her scouts. Already, they are working to convert one of the newly-built structures into a jail. "We'll be fine," Tahlela says grimly. "Find the ones who sent them. That is how you can keep us safe."

The rest of the party seems prepared for the journey. It is still at least an hour until dawn, however. Will you wait for daylight, and if not, will you bring a light source or try to manage without one?

Lorth 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 7:34:18 AM
Lorth is horrorified that Arminas would kill a defenseless creature, no matter what the situation. It isn't the bears fault that the druid has coerced him into following him. Could not the bear have been kept under watch until the druid was disposed of? The real evil...

Lorth waits until his friends decide what to do. He stands in silence a troubled look on his face.

Any  d20+10=20
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 8:44:48 AM
Any is having trouble seeing anything of a trail in the predawn darkness,(spot 20 :o), didn't realize the time frame.)

"Arminas, perhaps we should delay untill first light, and allow everyone to get better prepared before we leave. If any need supplies, or anything else, get it now."

Turning to Harvest he says,

"Can you think of any small thing that we might need, that we don't already have?"

Harvest 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 8:51:50 AM

The rush of feeling explodes within her breast. But the explosion that had so often brought streams of vile and violent words to her lips, this time cascades like water.

Harvest Moon buries her face in Anthos' shoulder. She draws back, wiping the wetness from her face before looking up as he prepares to leave.

"If there is time, Anthos," she replies, "I would wish to give devotion first to Alemi before we leave. It should take no more than an hour, and by that time the sun may be rising."

Davros 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 12:30:31 PM
Davros will spend the hour preparing some new spells to memory. He sits down at a table in the dining area and lights a few candles for the task. As he studies, he has a simple early breakfast.

OOC- I'm not sure if we count as resting, so if I can't learn the spells, Davros will simply eat. Let me know.

spells memorized:
0th- read magic, flare, message, ghost sound
1st- obscuring mist, grease, burning hands, mage armor, magic missle x2, pearl of power
2nd- mirror image, web, scorching ray x2
3rd- dispel magic, fireball, haste

Bralin 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 2:17:04 PM
The dwarf has his "thinking" look on - a furrowed brow over an otherwise impassive face, as his gaze shifts from Arminas to Any to Harvest to Lorth to Lily.

A grunted "Aye", is his only response to the halfling. She can tell he's only half listening.

Harvest's mention of devotions break the dwarf's reverie.
"Aye," he grunts again - both an agreement and a recommendation.
The warrior cleric moves off, pulling out his fist sized obsidian sphere in the process.

Unless he's interrupted, Bralin is soon lost in the depths of The Orb.

Arminas 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 2:52:22 PM
Arminas has walked about 100 feet from the battle, along the path that the attackers took. He calls down Ewan, and sits upon a fallen tree stroking the eagle's feathers. Patiently he waits for the others to join him. While waiting, he sits in quiet contemplation thinking upon the spells he needs this day. Thoughts of the departed bear keep tugging at his mind.

He does not see the expressions on the faces of his companions, and only the newest members of the party would actually think he cares about their judgement.

Prepared spells
Entangle, Speak with Animals

Lily  d20+7=13 d20+1=5
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 9:28:05 PM
If we're waiting to move on, the sigh Lily returns to her tent to also get her pack.

Otherwise she joins Arminas and the eagle in eager anticipation, bow and arrow ready for action.

Spot 13
Listen 5

Florin Jadenth 
Wednesday February 14th, 2007 9:49:25 PM
Florin goes quickly to gather the rest of his gear and also to kneel and give pray to his god Domi for protection of the village and protection to his friend in the things to come and also guidance to himself.

When he is ready he moves to join the others and is ready to go when they are.

DM Kathy 
Thursday February 15th, 2007 12:39:42 AM
You decide to wait for daylight before proceeding. The casters use the intervening time to variously pray, meditate, and study for new spells.

[Note that per the PHB, pages 178 and 180, any spells cast within the last 8 hours count against today's spells.]

Before your hour is quite up, the eastern sky has turned noticably pink, and the birds have struck up a riotous chorus in the treetops. As you prepare to set out, the yellow edge of the sun is just poking over the horizon. By its light, Arminas can easily see the tracks of the raiders, leading southward toward the Culverwood.

Lily [AC 19, hp 25]  d20+7=25 d20+1=4 d20+14=25
Thursday February 15th, 2007 4:49:44 AM
Lily is keen to get going. She cautiously follows Arminas as he backtracks the trail. She keeps an eye forward, up and beyond where Arminas is, assuming he is leading as he follows the trail. An arrow is knocked though loose on her bow.

Spot 25
Listen 4
Move Silently 25 (This would halve my speed, so it should only apply if Arminas is tracking at that sort of speed.)


Any 
Thursday February 15th, 2007 8:40:09 AM
Any is prepared. He has been ready since the battle ended. His only debate has been whether to carry the extra weight of his cherished new lute. Finally, just as the allotted hour expires, he removes it from his back, and wrapping it carefully, he places it safely with Moonshadow's tack. He quickly checks on his friend, assuring him that they will ride again soon, and then returns to leave as the others gather in the early morning light.

Now is the time to get to the bottom of this. He says nothing, but offers his hand to Harvest as they prepare to move out.

Harvest  d20+14=34 d20+14=15
Thursday February 15th, 2007 9:46:24 AM
More greatly refreshed in spirit, Harvest Moon changes from her bed clothes into her traveling outfit.

She takes Anthos' hand and follows in the wake of Arminas Calaelen, as they once again back the track of an attack on the budding elfish town.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 34 /Nat 20
Listen 15 /Nat 1

Lorth 
Thursday February 15th, 2007 11:40:27 AM
Lorth follows along with his companions. He keeps his sword drawn and shield up as they progress into the wood.
His mind is elsewhere though as he contemplates how he can make right the death of the poor bear. Arminas's act has really troubled him, the slaying of a innocent that could not defend itself is an anathma to him. After a while he surrenders to the problem, there is nothing he really can do. Pehaps Arminas does not care about his friends judging him, but eventually Gargul will judge the fate of his soul.

Bralin  d20+6=7 d20+7=21
Thursday February 15th, 2007 1:44:44 PM
The dwarf slips into his customary position at the rear of the group. He keeps his shield out, but stows his axe.

Bralin is all business as he scans the backtrail.

[Listen: nat 1, Spot 21]

Arminas  d20+17=36 d20+16=22
Thursday February 15th, 2007 3:42:57 PM
Arminas follows the tracks, his dark mood getting darker as he sees the disapproving look on the paladin's face. He has no words for him, though when Harvest get's close he speaks softly to her.

Roll Listen DC 15 if you are close to hear (+1 for every 10 feet away, whispering only occurs when the paladins and dwarf are at least 30 feet away)
Highlight to display spoiler: {"I am sorry for what happened. I felt responsible for the bear, for I asked that he be saved. You asked for a way to put the bear to sleep first. The bear was getting very anxious for his friend, and in my judgement he would soon become aggressive. The spell to calm him was about to expire. The arrow was quick and less traumatic than Bralin's axe. I would not see the bear chained or caged. Death is better than imprisonment."}

Actions
Spot 36
Survival tracking 22

Davros 
Thursday February 15th, 2007 5:09:42 PM
"I am ready to go. I do not judge the act of putting the bear down. As with magic, nature sometimes has harsh lessons to teach."

spells active:
mage armor - duration 5 hours from start of battle.(Will you let me know when it expires?)

spells memorized:
0th- read magic, flare, message, ghost sound
1st- obscuring mist, feather fall, magic missle, burning hands
2nd- scorching ray x2
3rd- dispel magic

OOC- I knew about that rule but I didn't know if there was a Woldian house rule on it. Plus it doesn't hurt to try :)

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday February 15th, 2007 10:20:35 PM
When the group is ready to move out Florin moves to Arminas and speaks to him, "I don't want to burden you with my abilities but I have some tracking ability and would like to learn more if your willing to let me aid and learn some tricks from you." Florin shrugs and is allowed will aid Arminas in tracking.

DM Kathy 
Friday February 16th, 2007 1:11:12 AM
You set out with the dawn of what looks like another beautiful late-summer day. Arminas realizes he is following the back trail of the brown bear, the gnoll, the half-elf, and the two human fighters. The druid does not seem to have left tracks.

The tracks are easy to follow at first, but they become more difficult to make out as you get closer to the Culverwood. It looks as if some effort was made to hide the tracks. Arminas's skills are up to the challenge, but just barely.

You step under the eaves of the great wood, out of the warming morning and into the cool green dimness of the trees. You continue to follow the tracks through the forest, until at last you begin to approach a clearing. Arminas and Harvest are both able to spot tents in the clearing, and there is the faintest whiff of wood-smoke on the air. It would seem there is a camp of some sort up ahead.

Lorth 
Friday February 16th, 2007 8:02:41 AM
Lorth continues on the trail, when they approach the camp he moves closer to Bralin, weapon and shield at the ready.

Any  d20+10=16 d20+10=11 d20+10=14
Friday February 16th, 2007 8:43:59 AM
Any sings softly to himself for a moment, and he points at Arminas, Harvest, Bralin, Davros, and Lorth. In a whisper, that these five can now hear clearly, he says,

"I have joined as many of our group as I can in a message spell. Alert the others to stay near to one of you so that we may comnunicate without alerting any who might be in the camp ahead."

Moving as quietly as possible, he follows Arminas towards the clearing, trying to use whatever cover is available.

spot 16
listen 11
move silently 14 Great roll

Harvest  d20+14=27 d20+14=33 d20+7=25 d20+8=18
Friday February 16th, 2007 10:16:09 AM

"I think you took the correct course of action, Arminas Calaelen," Harvest Moon had replied as they made their way along the trail left by the attacking party. "It brings pain to my heart to see such a creature destroyed. Necessity is sometimes as cruel and terrible as any living monster. It took a special strength to do what was required. I admire you for your courage, Arminas Calaelen, especially in light of the connection you must feel to such an animal."

A flash of their earlier conversation rolls through Harvest Moon's mind as she crouches in the brush, peering about for the presence of sentries. Given the evil that Paladin Lorth had detected on the druid, it would stand to reason that their presence here would not be amiably met.

Best, perhaps, to take the measure of a danger before one is embroiled in its depths.

Harvest once again quietly takes out a wand and applies the invisible armor to herself. As a gift from the gods, she lengthens her stride. Then, with a scroll clutched in her hand, she creeps forward with the rest.

"I do not think that the attackers of this morning would have left a fire unattended," Harvest whispers over Anthos' spell. "There is likely a presence at this camp."

Rolls and Actions
Spot 27
Listen 33
Hide 25
Move Silently 18

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)

Bralin 
Friday February 16th, 2007 11:11:26 AM
The dwarf comes to a halt, unwilling to risk the noise further movement would surely cause. Slowly and carefully, he draws out his axe.

Any casts his spell and delivers his message. Bralin motions for Florin to join him.

To those connected via the spell, he whispers a single name,"Ewan".

Arminas  d20+6=22
Friday February 16th, 2007 12:14:23 PM
Arminas nods to the dwarf, and says through the message spell:

"Ewan will scout ahead for us, do not move forward or make noise until we know more."

With a signal to Ewan, the great bird flies down and perches upon large pine bough.

Pulling out a scroll from his pouch, he reads it and starts conversing with Ewan;

"Camp ahead with smoke. Go quickly, fly high. Bring word of creatures and people."

Action
Speak with Animals 3 minutes
Spot Ewan 22

Lily  d20+14=15 d20+16=32 d20+7=19 d20+1=13
Friday February 16th, 2007 4:52:38 PM
Lily takes a moment to watch the others now that they've stopped.

What are they on about? Hmmm. They're using Message?, but I'm not picking it up. Oh well. I should circle round the camp, flank them, but we're not moving. I'll wait. Arminas spoke to the bird, the bird will tell him what lays ahead. I hate waiting. I'll move just over there and wait and look ahead.

Lily moves as quietly as possible 10' to the left and hides. She is keeping an eye out ahead.
Move Silently 15 (nat 1) trod on a twig?
Hide 32
Spot 19
Listen 13

Davros 
Friday February 16th, 2007 6:41:49 PM
Davros taps Lily on the shoulder and then gestures towards his head and points at the others' heads. He then gets comfortable while waiting for the scouts to report.

spells active:
mage armor - duration 5hours?

Lorth  d20+1=17
Saturday February 17th, 2007 10:00:08 AM
Lorth takes up his guard near Bralin and waits for news of what the camp contains to reach them. He scans the area best he can looking for any movement. (Spot: 17)

Florin Jadenth 
Monday February 19th, 2007 10:47:37 PM
Florin moves over to join Bralin and nods to him, readying his shield and sword as he wonders if they will attack or have to back off for now. He likes the idea of ending this problem now but not if it will cost the group to much.

DM Kathy 
Monday February 19th, 2007 11:18:54 PM
Any casts a Message spell, and includes as many of his friends as he can. Harvest armors herself and lengthens her stride, and moves forward with a scroll in hand.

Bralin suggests that Ewan be sent to scout, and Arminas gladly sends his friend aloft. Ewan responds with a nearly-silent swish of wings as she moves toward the camp.

Lily tries to wait patiently, but it is not in her nature. She tries to sneak closer to the camp. Her steps are fairly quiet, really, but to her own ears she sounds as if she is making an incredible racket.

Davros, Lorth, and Florin ready themselves and wait for results.

Through his link with Ewan, Arminas gets a sense of boredom. A few minutes after she takes off, Ewan returns. "No people," she says. "No big creatures. Smoke mostly gone." She rubs her head affectionately against Arminas's shoulder.

Lily [AC 19, hp 25]  d20+7=9 d20+1=9
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 4:51:44 AM
Lily watches the bird return to its master, and waits for some reaction... She plans to continue to scout around the camp into a flanking position, but will wait first. She stays hidden and keeps an eye and an ear out for trouble.

Julian tells me that his group waits a lot, and talks a lot, and discusses things a lot, and sometimes it even provides an advantage. But who ever listens to little brothers?

Spot 9
Listen 9


Any  d20+10=29 d20+10=14
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 8:40:10 AM
Any listens as Arminas relays Ewan's findings.

"I do not trust this. Let's be ready for anything."

He tries to think of a practical method for entering this camp. Perhaps Bralin will have a suggestion.

Continuing through the message link, he says,

"Friend Bralin, what do you suggest? Scouts in first? All in at once from different sides?
omething else?"

He continues to scan the area for signs of a trap.

Spot 29
listen 14

Harvest  d20+14=17 d20+14=29
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 10:18:32 AM

"It is reasonable to expect that the camp is empty," Harvest whispers. "And we must enter in order to discover more of the nature of this day's attackers."

Harvest takes out another wand and calls up a great invisible tower shield to protect her.

"I will enter." She places a hand upon Anthos' arm. "Please do not worry. If trouble should arise, I can withdraw more swiftly than any other here."

With ears tuned to her surroundings, Harvest enters the camp.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 17
Listen 29

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)
Shield (10 rounds)
Total AC27

Bralin  d20+6=23 d20+7=14
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 10:56:19 AM
Harvest is moving. Any's query is moot.

Bralin wordlessly waits and watches.

[Listen 23, Spot 14]

Arminas  d20+6=8
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 11:18:05 AM
Harvest has decided to move on her own. Arminas turns to Ewan, and speaks quickly to her.

"Go, watch over Harvest. Come quickly if she is in trouble."

Ewan flies up over the camp, keeping a sharp eye on Harvest.

Over the message spell he adds:

"Harvest, watch for snares."

Spot Ewan 8


Lorth 
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 11:36:44 AM
Lorth sees Harvest approach the camp, he get ready to move, but when Bralin stays where he is, Lorth decides to wait also.

ADM Robert 
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 7:28:21 PM
Posting report:

DM Kathy -2W-F 4
Lorth --WTFS 4
Any M2WT5- 6
Harvest MTWTF- 5
Davros MTWTF- 5
Bralin MTWTF- 5
Florin MTWT-S 4
Arminas MTWTF- 5
Lily MTWTF- 5


Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 9:16:56 PM
Florin stays near Bralin and looks to his friend and also to Lorth as Florin grips his sword harder, whispering low to Bralin, "I don't like this really. Just feels wrong. Maybe we should send the bird back towards the elves to see if they took another route back while we're gone."

Davros 
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 10:52:44 PM
"This may be the attackers camp, but it does not appear they have left anyone behind."

Davros then sets his diminutive friend upon the ground. "Whiskers, go and see if anyone is about."

Davros waits for word from Harvest. He closes his eyes in concentration and mentally reviews his remaining spellpower for tactical options.

Any (2nd post) 
Tuesday February 20th, 2007 11:08:42 PM
Harvest is gone before anyone can protest. Any draws bowand arrow from his quiver, preparing to cover her in case of need. He moves carefully to where he can keep an eye on her as she explores the camp.

DM Kathy 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 12:26:30 AM
As the others wait tensely, Harvest cautiously approaches the camp. She sees no signs of life as she draws near. Four raggedy canvas tents are set up in a rough oblong around a fire ring. The fire has been extinguished, but the smell of woodsmoke still drifts faintly though the air. There is no sound other than birdsong and the faint rustling of the breeze.

Davros lets his animal friend go, and the well-kept rat scurries off to explore. Through their empathic link, Davros senses faint excitement and a generalized curiosity as Whiskers begins to explore.

Harvest 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 7:59:35 AM

There are no dangers to spy. More importantly, silence rules the glade.

Harvest Moon raises a hand to motion the others an approach.

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)
Shield (10 rounds)
Total AC27

Arminas  d20+17=36
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 9:39:18 AM
Arminas watches Harvest, and as she motions them forward he quietly says:

"Please, let me check the tracks before you walk over them."

Arminas then goes first, and slowly checks for sign.

Survival tracking 36

Bralin 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 10:09:43 AM
Waiting for Arminas to relocate the tracks, Bralin shrugs in response to Florin's concern.

"The campers now inhabit an elvish jail," he replies indifferently.

The dwarf stows his axe, and enters the campsite.

Lorth 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 10:43:30 AM
Lorth enters the camp behind Arminas, making sure not to disturb any of the tracks, until Arminas has examined them. He stowes his sword and shield as he walks.

Davros 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 4:18:50 PM
"Lets see if there are any clues as to what prompted them to attack an entire town. It was a very bold move."

Any  d20+10=25 d20+10=21
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 6:52:57 PM
Any cautiously follows the others into the camp. His bow returns to it's quiver, as he allows Arminas to look at the available tracks. Glancing around the glade he asks,

"Does this camp look a little rough for the camp of a Druid? Ther is no effort at concealment, and no attempt to work with the native forest. It almost seems as if this camp were put here for us to find, including a still smoking campfire."

Any continues to watch for signs of trouble.

Spot 25
Listen 21

Lily 
Wednesday February 21st, 2007 8:53:49 PM
Lily eagily enters the camp, from 10' left of the others. Hearing Arminas request she carefully avoids steping over tracks, waiting at the edge rather than walking through tracks.

"Won't be long will you, Arminas? We've waited enough this morning, and I doubt there's much to find in those tents. Still I can't wait to look."

DM Kathy 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 12:14:59 AM
At Harvest's signal, you all approach. There is very little to see in the camp. A glance inside the tents reveals pallets and a scattering of meager possessions. There are no clues as to why the former inhabitants would choose to attack the elven settlement.

Any remarks that it's almost as if this camp were meant to be found.

Arminas, scouting carefully for tracks, realizes that Any may be onto something. The tracks leading back to this camp were challening to follow, but visible to those who knew how to look. However, Arminas catches glimpses of another trail, even more difficult to make out, leading away from the camp--in a different direction altogether.

Florin Jadenth 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 12:15:05 AM
Florin guesses Bralin is right and Florin is just worried over nothing. He just really would hate see another attack go on while they were gone so hopefully all the enemies here were those who attacked the elves already.

Lily  d20+3=11 d20+3=14 d20+3=5 d20+3=21
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 12:38:44 AM
Lily checks out the four tents in detail.

Search 11, 14, 5, 21

The prospect of another trail leading away gets her attention.

Harvest  d20+14=22 d20+14=17
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 10:23:33 AM
Harvest nods.

"It seems to me that the Culverwood could not long tolerate within its midst, a band who lived like this," she add in agreement with Anthos. Remaining by his side, she continues to watch the woods, alert for danger.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 22
Listen 17

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)

Arminas 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 10:43:53 AM
Arminas walks slowly along the new path he has found, to be sure that it heads off in that direction.

"There is another path here, leading this direction."

He points deeper into the Culverwood.

"There is nothing of interest here, come let us follow this trail. Perhaps the druid hid this trail, and perhaps laid traps as well. I will look for snares and pits as we go."

Arminas speaks to Ewan:
"Fly that direction, warn me of people or creatures."

Arminas pulls out a scroll and reads it, then follows the tracks into the woods."

OOC: Can I get some info on type of tracks and numbers of animals/people?

Spells
Speak with Animals 3 minutes (? remaining)
Detect snares and pits 30 minutes

Bralin 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 11:50:38 AM
Bralin's snort of derision at Davros's comment regarding the 'boldness' of the village's attackers clearly indicates he had another term in mind.

The dwarf must admit the 'decoy' camp is a nice move, though. "A useful tactic," he observes approvingly. "Mayhap we can use it as well."

Bralin waits patiently for Lily and whoever else to finish their searches, and then falls into the rear of the group as Arminas leads on.

Lorth 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 2:29:40 PM
Lorth glances around the camp quickly but doesn't disturb anything. When the party decides to move on, he follows.

Davros 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 6:28:14 PM
Davros scoops up his little friend, and then follows at a distance behind Arminas so as not to get in the way.

"So what can we expect of the Culverwood? We were reluctant to enter before but now we need to. What dangers lurk?"

Any  d20+10=30 d20+10=28
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 7:09:11 PM
Any nods as Arminas finds the new set of tracks.

"This camp is a diversion. Let's find the real point of origin for all this trouble."

So saying, he follows Arminas out of the clearing.

Spot 30
Listen 28
(if it is there to be seen of heard, Any is doing it!)

Arminas 
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 8:08:58 PM
Arminas responds over his shoulder to Davro's question.

"You can expect to be lost forever if you do not stay with me. Also, cause no harm to the forest, for any reason."

Florin Jadenth  d20+3=21 d20+3=6
Thursday February 22nd, 2007 10:05:09 PM
Florin moves with the others and keeps paces as best as possible while keeping his weaponry ready for any possible problems that might come up.

(Spot:21 Listen:6)

DM Kathy 
Friday February 23rd, 2007 1:09:18 AM
Lily searches eagerly though the tents but finds nothing but old blankets and tattered, grubby clothes.

Whiskers returns to Davros, excited about the new smells he's discovered.

Arminas begins following the fainter trail. It is very slow going, for some effort has gone into concealing the tracks. All he can pick up is a faint impression here and there--most likely from the gnoll or one of the male humans.

Following in Arminas's wake, Any spots something odd. It almost seems that when Arminas bends to take a closer look at a certain spot on the forest floor, the leaves of the nearby bushes bend away from him, letting in more light and making it easier for him to see.

Surely, though, that is only a soft breeze and a trick of the light.

Lorth  d20+1=2
Friday February 23rd, 2007 8:23:32 AM
Lorth folows along silent. He tries to look out into the forest but has trouble seeing into the trees. (Spot: 2)

Harvest  d20+14=18 d20+14=15
Friday February 23rd, 2007 11:00:09 AM
Walking softly by Anthos' side, Harvest watches the Culverwood about them.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 18
Listen 15

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)

Bralin  d20+6=24 d20+7=12
Friday February 23rd, 2007 11:21:14 AM
At the rear of the line, the black plated dwarf clanks along. The wood prevents much sight, and so Bralin relies on his hearing to warn him of approaching danger.
[Listen 24, Spot 12]

Having travelled through Culverwood before, he keeps tight to his companions.
"Arminas is correct," he quietly informs Davros. "The trees move, closing paths that were open moments before. He is most likely of us to travel freely."

Davros  d20+3=4 d20+3=20
Friday February 23rd, 2007 3:36:55 PM
Taking the advice to heart, Davros stays close to the group as they travel. He keeps an eye out for danger, and hopes for the best. He is clearly not in his environment. A cozy library with a book and a candle would suit him better.

Spot 4
Listen 20

Lily  d20+7=11 d20+1=21
Friday February 23rd, 2007 3:37:58 PM
"There's nothing really in any of these. Want some old blankets. Gross, didn't think so. I'd normally burn them, but not in here, not in this forest."

Though comfortable in this forest, the halfling stays with the group as they move about, still watchful, still wary.
Spot 11
Listen 21 (nat 20)

Any  d20+10=12 d20+10=21
Friday February 23rd, 2007 8:00:32 PM
Any walks quietly along, watching as Arminas works out the difficult trail. He notices the beauty of the forest, at another time, he would enjoy walking through the trees with Harvest, reveling in the quite it provides.

For now he appreciates her presence, and focuses on the task at hand.

Spot 12
Listen 21

Arminas  d20+10=12 d20+17=32 d20+17=36
Friday February 23rd, 2007 8:09:48 PM
Arminas returns his focus to the task at hand. The druid has hidden the tracks well, yet gnoll and bear tracks are difficult to mask. With caution, he watches for snares or pits with the help of his spell.

Occasionally he looks over his shoulder, to make sure the others keep close. Bralin he knows is near, as he clangs his way through the forest.

Actions and Spells
Listen 12
Spot 32
Survival for tracking 36
Speak with Animals 3 minutes (? remaining)
Detect snares and pits 30 minutes

Florin Jadenth 
Friday February 23rd, 2007 9:30:52 PM
Florin keeps moving with the others, in his heavy armor he probably makes as much noise as his dwarves friend. Not sure what else to do as they move he comments to Bralin, "I'm thinking when I can afford it I might buy some mithril breastplate instead of this half plate I wear."

DM Kathy 
Sunday February 25th, 2007 11:16:03 PM
You continue following the faint trail. With heavily-armored warriors in your group, you cannot move quietly through the forest. Those of you attuned to the sounds of the natural world note that the birds stop singing as you noisily approach, and start up again some time after you pass.

Arminas is still able to follow the trail, although it is difficult. You follow the trail for another hour or so, and then, abruptly, it becomes obvious once again--at least, to those who know what to look for. Apparently, whoever hid the tracks didn't bother beyond this point.

Lorth 
Monday February 26th, 2007 7:52:28 AM
Lorth oblivious to the sounds of the forest, follows along, trying to take queues from the more woodsy types.

Arminas  d20+12=24 d20+17=21 d20+17=37
Monday February 26th, 2007 9:48:24 AM
Arminas points to the ground in front of him.

"As you can see, the druid started hiding the tracks from here to the camp. Ahead the trail is easily seen. I do not know if we are coming upon another camp or not. If we do, it would be nice to approach unheard."

He looks at Bralin, Lorth and Florin.

"You seemed dressed to storm a castle, not sneak into a forest camp. Is it really necessary to be incased in iron?"

When everyone is ready, Arminas leads on.

Actions and Spells
Listen 24
Spot 21
Survival for tracking 37

Harvest  d20+14=26 d20+14=19 d20+6=25 d20+8=13
Monday February 26th, 2007 10:13:11 AM
The soft imprint in the soil. Yes, once noticed, it could very well be the impression of a booted foot. The branch of a low bush. Broken, yes. And once one knows to look at the core of the branch, one might note the freshness of the break.

All of these things come plain to Harvest Moon's eye, following in the wake of Arminas Calaelen. Once found, they come plain. And yet, to be able to read such things as readily as one follows the cobbles of a common road ... What an amazing thing that is.

There had been a time, when still devoted to Gargul, when Harvest had worked at the study of such tracks. To follow is not a thing required by those who Walk in Alemi's name. But the fascination at such skill is still there.

Such are the brown girl's thoughts as she moves through the forest with the others. Then the signs of passage become much more obvious. She looks up to meet Arminas Calaelen's eyes, certain that he has seen this as well.

"Either they are confident that they have not been followed beyond this point," she whispers, "or they wish whoever might follow to think so."

"Either way, we must continue."

Rolls and Actions
Spot 26
Listen 19
Survival 25 (To watch the Tracks)
Move Silently 13 (As an afterthought)

Active Effects
Mage Armor (1 hour)
Longstrider (1 hour)

Bralin 
Monday February 26th, 2007 1:35:21 PM
Bralin clangs along at the back of the line, continuing to observe the backtrail. When Arminas calls a halt and points out the trail, he nods wordlessly.
the foe is near

Arminas asks his question about his armor. Tis a simple question, deserving of a simple answer.
"Yes."

The dwarf considers the situation further. Ah, the ranger wishes to approach by stealth. Yet, losing contact in this Wood may be fatal.

"Mayhap ye and Harvest can range ahead," he suggests. "Any may stay close enough to maintain sight with you, and the rest will fall back, maintaining sight with him."

Davros 
Monday February 26th, 2007 4:07:42 PM
Watching Arminas work, Davros can not help but ponder:

"We are blundering about like a bunch of novices. If there is any enemy present, they will not likely be surprised by us. Magic could give us much aid. A spell of silence for example would be perfect. Alas, no wizardly scholar has yet been able to reproduce that Gods' granted spell. Perhaps it is the Gods' way of ensuring that wizards are not sneaky to go along with destructive."

Arminas - 2nd amended post  d20+16=28 d20+13=17
Monday February 26th, 2007 6:20:07 PM
Upon Bralin's advice, Arminas moves ahead of the group (with Harvest if she comes). He does his best to move quietly and stay hidden.

Actions and Spells
Listen 24
Spot 21
Survival for tracking 37
Hide 28
Move silently 17

Harvest (2nd Post)  d20+7=19
Monday February 26th, 2007 6:43:34 PM
Harvest nods silently at Bralin Stoneminder's suggestion. She follows, keeping to the side of the path. (Hide 19)

Any  d20+10=23 d20+10=17
Monday February 26th, 2007 7:59:30 PM
Any continues to follow Arminas's lead, watching for trouble as they go.

Spot 23
Listen 17

Lily  d20+7=20 d20+1=7
Monday February 26th, 2007 8:17:25 PM
Lily stays with the group for safety in numbers. She keeps her ears and eyes open, bow in hand.
Spot 20
Listen 7

Florin 
Monday February 26th, 2007 10:18:10 PM
Florin moves along with the rest, simply smiling at the comment on the heavy armor and shrugging and he states his own comment also, "Each his own friend. I'm a knight of sorts and who's seen a knight wearing light armor."

ADM Robert 
Monday February 26th, 2007 10:23:29 PM
Posting report:

DM Kathy MTW-FS 5
Lorth -TWTF- 4
Any -2WTF- 5
Harvest -TWTF- 4
Davros -TWTF- 4
Bralin -TWTF- 4
Florin MTWTF- 5
Arminas -T2-F- 4
Lily MTWTF- 5

DM Kathy 
Monday February 26th, 2007 11:17:14 PM
The eternal question of armor vs. stealth is briefly debated--as usual, without conclusion. The sneaky types think of armor as a clanking, noisy, waste of time, while the heavy fighters would no sooner go into danger without their armor than they would come down to dinner naked.

Tacitly agreeing to disagree, you continue to follow the trail. After about 20 minutes, you begin to see the signs of habitation--and not the kind that lives in harmony with nature. Trees have been cut, and paths hewn through the forest. Up ahead, there seems to be a clearing of some kind.

Harvest  d20+14=26 d20+14=32
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 9:43:30 AM

How is it that the Culverwood could allow such a thing within its midst?

"I think there may be something very wrong here, Anthos." Harvest Moon's voice comes as a whisper, partially from the present need for stealth, but partially from the enormity of the implications. Her eyes look about, as though attempting to look beyond the foliage. Her ears seek sounds beyond the passage of their own feet.

"Could there be something wrong with the Culverwood?"

Rolls and Actions
Spot 26
Listen 32

Bralin  d20+6=21 d20+7=26
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 11:43:05 AM
The dwarf follows the scouts, taking care to keep Any in sight.

The sight of the destroyed wood is disconcerting.
Change is bad
Bralin redoubles his efforts to scan his surroundings.

[Listen 21, Spot 26]

Arminas  d20+16=30 d20+10=21 d20+13=15 d20+17=24
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 3:07:47 PM
Arminas stops in his tracks, a look of horror on his face. Again he is surprised by the actions of another. The druid was evil, yet to totally disregard the Culverwood in unbelievable.

He signals to Ewan, and points towards the clearing.
Look for danger.

Turning towards his companions, he motions that he is going to take a look ahead. Quietly, he moves off the cut trail through the natural forest. He moves slowly, staying as quiet as possible and blending in with the trees.

Actions
Hide 30
Listen 21
Move silently 15
Spot 24

Davros 
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 3:28:05 PM
In hushed tones, Davros whispers "I thought the Culverwood protected itself magically? How could this happen?"

He sets Whiskers down and tells him: "Go have a look, and be cautious."

Any  d20+10=14 d20+10=20
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 8:38:51 PM
What has occurred here? How did this happen here in the Culverwood?

His weapons sem to have come to his hand without conscious thought on his part. Whispering to Harvest he says,

"My lady, I couldn't agree more. Something terrible must have happened for this to take place in these woods. Could the portection of the Greenmage have been suspended, or blocked in this area? Let Arminas look around. Hopefully we will find some answers soon."

spot 14
listen 20

Lily 
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 9:41:57 PM
"Okay, let's move in. Well, us quiet ones. From different angles. If things turn bad the noisy ones can create a significant distraction, or come to pull us out of tree snares."

Florin Jadenth 
Tuesday February 27th, 2007 11:31:39 PM
Florin frowns when he sees what has happened and looks to the others. He agrees with staying back for the moment so waits with Bralin and Lorth as he stretches abit, his weapon and shield still ready as he hasn't put them up since they found the other camp.

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