Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Saturday April 21st, 2007 7:34:20 AM
Realizing he had been singed a bit by the fireball Falin pats out the smoldering pieces of his clothes and turns back towards the caravan.
Over his communication ring he tells the others, "This spell caster is done. Where are the rest of the attacks coming from?"
Without waiting for a response he begins the run back towards the caravan.
Jim: Sorry about the damage. Made the roll and completely forgot to apply the damage.
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A6, HPS 94) d20+17=33 d20+17=20 d20+17=20 d20+12=30 3d6(4+4+5)+5=18 3d6(3+5+4)+5=17 3d6(2+6+2)+5=15 3d6(6+4+1)+5=16 Saturday April 21st, 2007 11:39:10 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A6
"Slow demonic primates are no match for dragons." The monk flurries with a series of nasty flaming emerald roundhouses to the apes fat head. (AC 33, 20, 20, 30, for 66 total damage) "Next!"
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri (AC 20, hps -9) d20+7=11 Saturday April 21st, 2007 11:50:19 AM
Since her target is dead, she looks to Gunther for direction. Brother, are we to hunt the two legger? Referring to the spellcaster.
(Reflex 11, failed save, takes 33 damage, one round until she dies!!)
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 (Blade Barrier 6 minutes Remaining) 2d8(3+4)+12=19 Saturday April 21st, 2007 12:52:26 PM
Seeing the state of his companions and the horses he quickly calls upon more power from Domi, sending out healing to all within range.
(OOC Cure Moderate, Mass 19Hp)
LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2(1-Used) True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass) Blade Barrier(USED) Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 30/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+8=16 d20+8=25 2d8(1+8)+5=14 d8=3 d20+16=20 d20+11=23 d8+4=7 d6=5 d20+14=19 d6+8=12 d6=3 d20+14=33 d6+8=14 d6=6 d20+18=24 d20+13=22 d6+4=6 d20+13=23 d6+4=6 Saturday April 21st, 2007 2:52:02 PM
"Arrrgggghhh..." Gunther's painful growl echo's throw the ring to each of the Dragons. "Somebody stop that student or I'll have to go back there and kill him myself!"
Fully caught in the lightning bolt, Gunther shudders (Ref.=16). This kind of magic certainly didn't come from some first level student! When this was all over, there are going to be some serious questions that need to be answered!
Casting around, Gunther watches Deliala dodge out of the brunt of the lightening bolt (Ref.=25). Then, his heart drops as Theari is caught in the secondary bolt and drops lifelessly to the ground. Taking a 5 foot step toward her, Gunther reaches out his unbelievably long arms as he activates his healing tattoo. Gently, he reaches down and delivers tender healing to his dying kitty (16 pts. healed).
Making sure that Thaeri gets back up on her feet, he speaks tenderly to the wounded panther. "I will go after the two legger. Stay, hide...rest. I don't want you to get hurt again!"
Pointing at the spellcaster that just zapped them with the lightening bolt, the warrior orders the lioness to attack him (Handle Animal=20). Growling, the lioness charges (Pounce=double movement+full attack) toward the "student" and rips into him.
Delilah's Attack: Bite:AC23 for 7+5(ice) Claw:AC19 for 12+3(fire) Claw:AC33 for 14+6(fire) Grapple=24 (unless student has a BAB+ Str. of 14, he's grappled) Rake1:AC22 for 6 Rake2:AC23 for 6
Gunther then reaches into his pack and pulls out another potion.
Milo (AC 29, hp 104/104) Saturday April 21st, 2007 5:47:16 PM
Dropping the ape, Milo notes the dropping spellcaster, and clicking his heels sprints in that direction, hoping to catch him behind the barn. (OOC: activated boots of speed to increase speed to 40 feet, and running x4 for 160 feet of movement.)
Aeralia (AC 10 [NO DEX], 48/48 HP, Grappled) d20+8=9 Saturday April 21st, 2007 10:20:41 PM
Aeralia nods weakly at the young man's apology as he lets her go, grateful not to have his elbow in her face. Seeing the upset expressions still on the girls within the sphere, Aeralia begins to concentrate again, running through the incantations in her mind. She isn't quite ready yet as one of the female students jumps on her, the young sorceress gasping as the wind is knocked out of her at the impact. Her concentration slips momentarily, the abjuration unraveling at her loss of control.
"Its some kinda ench- Oof!" Aeralia says, trying to activate her communication ring as she fights with the student atop her. "Mind control!" she finishes, continuing her struggle.
OOC: Casting While Grappled, Concentration 9 vs. DC 23 Full Round Action: FailedSilent, Still Dispel Magic
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100/100) d20+24=30 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 8:22:31 AM
The druid sees Gunther hit by lightning, and the panther wounded. He watches the caravan starting to burn, and wonders if he could create enough water to quell the flames. Looking South, he manages to see the third figure disappear behind the red barn (Spot 30). Unsure where to head next, or how best to help, Athalorn gives a screech of command to Glannath to seek the third figure by the barn, before landing on the ground near the second wagon. (AB72) Moving his talons, and crying the words he know will summon the water, he tries to douse the flames as best he can on the second wagon (Create water, range 55' 24 gallons). The water apears above the burning wagon, falling suddenly from the air, hopefully soaking the smouldering canvas.
ooc: I am not really sure how likely 24 gallons is to put put out a fire, so if this is a ludicroulsy ineffectual action, I apologise :)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=27 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 8:25:12 AM
The Eagle watches his companion land on the ground, and heeding the command to seek, Glannath races South toward the barn, trying to find the figure (Spot 27)
ooc: Can creatures fly quickly in the same way that you can use a full round action to run? If so, Glannath flies 320' toward the barn, if not he flies 160'.
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Dm Jim: I think galannath can move 320 feet in 6 second. That will give Lian a run for his money.
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+5=13 d20+5=22 d20+13=29 d20+7=19 4d6(2+6+1+4)=13 d20+3=17 d20+3=19 d20-2=5 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 2:42:01 PM
"Everyone the hidden attacker to the North is taken care of, Falin, there should be one still to the south where Milo and Lian were heading, though there seems to be some trickery and contention going on back at the wagons. I am heading there now."
That said Ingrge takes off (bow in hand) at a full run utilizing the extra speed provided by his boots (4x30) x 2 = 240 feet, heading toward the area where the lightening bolts are coming from.
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Still running Delintu moves to S53 (turning K'nara invisible to the others as well)and softly calls out so only K'nara can hear him. "Mistress K'nara, it is Delintu I am behind you do you need some healing?"
Invisible now, the elf runs to Q62.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Once again feeling the effects of the fireball, save DC 13 (takes 18 points) Donara is very glad to have cast the spell the previous round Remove 10 points damage. He then once again feels the healing powers of the cleric (Fully healed) and looks for a target. Spot DC 22 Spellcraft DC 29
If Donbara can see where the lightening bolts keep coming from he will target and cast a scorching ray, Ranged touch 19 damage 13. if he can not tell who the caster is he will cast Rope Trick, and climb into the space. and take a look through the window.
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara can sense thather arrow has again flown true and then hears the screams coming from behind her. Turning she moves to U 80 and scans the field od battle.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
The eagle continues to harry its foe, If nothing else than to break his concentration. AC 17 miss AC 19 miss AC 5 miss
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Lian Monday April 23rd, 2007 9:23:34 AM
The monk glances toward the caravan, and to his horror, just beyond magical barriers and wagons, he sees those 'kids' mobbing the young sorceress Aeralia.
K'Nara, AC33, 113/143hp d20+11=29 d100=91 Monday April 23rd, 2007 12:01:29 PM
(OOC to DM: yes, K'Nara has Evasion--and my apologies...I thought I'd rolled my saves versus the fireballs already. I also never got an answer to my Blade Barrier question.)
"I could do with some healing, thank you..." K'Nara tells the Culverwood elf, then turns around in place in order to see what the heck is happening to the caravan.
First thing that gets her attention is the continued attack on the portion of the caravan that has Olana and the students. K'Nara scowls, her hazel eyes narrowing as she tries to figure out where the sustained fireballs are coming from. (OOC: made a Spellcraft check of 29, if necessary.)
K'Nara is definitely looking to see where the spellcaster is and has every intention of taking him, her or it out as soon as possible. To this end, she casts Haste on herself. (OOC: rolled 91 for the Spell Failure, so she cast successfully.)
Dm Jim: Combat Round - Opponents? d20=18 d20=11 save d20+5=7 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:22:11 PM
OOC: Please note one yard is 3 feet.
Human spell caster (Dead) by the trees north of the road is 125 yards away (375 feet) Elven Spell caster (Dead) down the road (west) behind the stone wall is 150 yards away (450 feet) Spellcast south (out of sight) of the road by the red barn and the illusion of an ice storm is 125 yards away (375 feet)
During combat please list your AC, hit points, duration spells cast on you and others, and mark off the spells you cast.
Please roll your own saving throws and damage.
The ground is flat and everyone has no problem running is warranted (X4 movement).
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Falin, seeing the elven spell caster not rise again from behind the stone wall takes off back toward the caravan with all haste.
Lian easily dispatches the final fiendish ape without breaking a sweat and looks for a worthy opponent, but sees none left. The last two cracks of thunder had to come from somewhere though.
Brother Bertram saves the three remaining horses from wagon #1 as their burns heal up. Donara is also glad for the healing and his own fire protection spell.
Athalorn lands by the whirling blades and smoke and dumps the equivalent of a small barrel of water on the burning canvas of the first wagon. It does not completely put the fire out, but dampens it significantly; one more would snuff out the fire.
Galannath at Athalorns urging races to the big red barn and the last know location of the source of the fireballs. Galannath is not all the way there (off the map to the south), but put a big dent in closing the distance.
Ingrge tries a new tact and races (using the full effect of the boots of speed) back toward the road and the area that the two chain lightning spells originated (170 feet from road).
Dellintu move up next to K'Nara and makes them both invisible and asks the Emerald leader if she needs curing, since she does not, he moves on.
Gunther quickly cures his prone and dying friend, Thaeri, before it is too late, thus leaving them exposed to more potential damage. I mitigate the risk, Gunther sends Delilah to attack the scowling young spell casting "student".
Delilah gladly leaps to attack as it feels good to hunt after being cooped up in the cage for so long. The big lion just doesn't feel hungry, but it is practice the skilled learned as a cub. Delilah pounces at and lands on the scowling "student" wizard and passes right through the image of him. The dire lion is confused as her long claw only rake the ground.
Donara spots the rouge students and correctly identifies which one is causing the most mischief and all that through the whirling blades. Donana sees Delilah pass right through the nasty spell caster and tries her second plan: casting rope trick to gain height advantage.
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OOC: Donara would be -4 to hit fire firing into combat and -4 for the blade barrier.
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K'Nara cast haste on herself and looks to see where put the beat down on a spell caster or two.
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ooc: K'Nara was never effected by the blade barrier, only the fireball. Do you have evasion or improved evasion?
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The celestial eagle seems to give up its attack and circles higher, seemingly to search.
After dispatching the ape, Milo takes off like a shot toward the red barn in an effort to track down the spell caster over there. Milo almost makes it to the barn, but will he go behind the back or across the front in an effort to cut off the flying spell user.
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Milo is off the map to the south.
Ooc: The spell user was heading away from Milo toward the west (and behind the barn).
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Olana (safely behind the blade barrier) does nothing but strum her bow.
Sutton again begins reloading his heavy crossbow, but does not see any active opponents.
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Ooc: Sutton and Bertram can not see behind the wagon they are on because of the back of the wagon. They are on the drivers bench.
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Aeralia is in now in a weak hold by the thin female wizard student, is it Mary or Jane? The hold is enough to break Aeralia's concentration as her second dispel magic fails.
The burly young wizard seems to have shaken the cobwebs from his head and attacks the female wizard attempting to sit on Aeralia. "Get off of her Mary." As he slams his greater weight on Mary and they both roll off of Aeralia. Jane is effectivly block from attacking Aeralia.
Hogen (large male student in sphere) grapple 18 Jane grapple 11
Aeralia is free is not rumpled and can see three students outside of her sphere, one is an illusion and one is invisible.
Aeralia - Spellcraft 21 to determine the spell mislead and DC 21
Gunther and Aeralia hear in their heads "I would love to stay, but there are preparations to make. I see your weakness pawn and will have my friends exploit it." In more soft tones, at least mentally "As a good host, Aeralia, I will have tea ready for us at the tower. The only thing is I will have your friends killed first before we can enjoy it. You would make a marvelous student."
Just to Aeralia mind "Time to go. A young wizard mind is a terrible thing to waste."
Aeralia spellcraft DC 22 to determine the spell just cast by the invisible scowling "student" as he disapears with a "pop" as so does the other visible crying student.
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Map to come
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) 4d8(5+5+7+6)+12=35 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:46:48 PM
The druid gets frustrated seeing the fire still smouldering, and regrets not being better prepared to deal with a fire. Since leaving the Culverwood he had seen less need - a regrettable mistake in hindsight. At least the water had slowed the flames ferocity.
Jumping into the air, Athalorn flaps his wings, the air resistance lifting him swiftly, He flies to land on Gunther's enlarged shoulder, gripping with his talons, and begins screeching the incantation that will help heal his old friend.
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ooc: If I can reach Gunther with a single move action, i will cast Cure Critical Wounds on Gunther for 35 hit points. If it is a double move, Athalorn will grip onto the fighter's shoulder and wait until next round.
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Plant Growth, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=32 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:51:39 PM
The Eagle soars toward the barn, flying over the top if he reaches it, still seeking the enemy Athalorn had asked him to find. Spot = 32
Lian (AC 38-2 large, HPS 94) Monday April 23rd, 2007 2:28:41 PM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands
Looking one last time at the young sorceress, the monk takes off, following his halfling friend.
Into the emerald dragon ring, "Knara, I'm following Milo... I think he sees something! Get that little witch off Aeralia. AERALIA, IF YOU CAN, DISMISS ANY BARRIERS YOU HAVE UP!"
"Milo, what are you following?"
"Anyone, what the bloody hell is going on at teh caravan? Did the students betray us?"
MOVEMENT OF 280 FEET running.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 3d8(4+8+4)+5=21 Monday April 23rd, 2007 7:25:27 PM
Seeing that he is well in range of his distance arrows Ingrge he stops and nocking his bow, yells out loudly.
"IF ANYONE OTHER THAN ONE OF THE EMERALDS WANTS TO REMAIN ALIVE PAST THE NEXT SIX SECONDS, I SUGGEST YOU LIE FACE DOWN NOW!!!! If you are still standing after six seconds you will be killed by the Emerald nearest to you."
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Delintu will tap K'nara with the wand if needed - 21 points(jim you say no, donna says yes???)
If K'nara doesnt need healing then Delintu moves max run toward Gunther, turning him invisible and letting him know that he is there.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Having looked through the space's window in order to spot a potential target.
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Bow nocked and ready Sonara is ready to turn someone into a pincushion should anyone other than one of the Emeralds, even appears to preparing a spell.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
The eagle, no longer with a foe in sight comes back to above where Donara is in the rope trick.
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +3
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# Specialist Bonus Spell used spell (no asterix or #)
Everyone, Don't forget the Party treasure that you are carrying that you can use. There are several types of healing wands and the such out there.
Milo (AC 29, hp 104/104) d20+17=20 d20+19=29 Monday April 23rd, 2007 8:02:18 PM
Seeing the choice before him, Milo hardly pauses in his step as he dashes behind the back of the barn, looking this way and that for the spellcaster, with murder in his eyes. (OOC: Made Spot DC 20 and Listen DC 29 checks, in case you need 'em.)
Olana (AC 25, HP 69) d20+19=21 Monday April 23rd, 2007 8:57:16 PM
Thanks to Bert's healing, the damage from the fireball is only fleeting. Still behind the barrier, Olana does what she can to stop anything from catching fire.
Reflex check DC 21
Brother Bertram AC32/HP108 Monday April 23rd, 2007 9:43:54 PM
Bertram reaches into his pouch quickly and pulls out a gem, but waits to see if it is truly needed.
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+17=32 d20+17=37 d20+12=27 d20+12=26 d20+12=18 d20+12=21 d20+12=30 d20+12=31 Monday April 23rd, 2007 11:15:44 PM
With the girl off of her momentarily, Aeralia's eyes linger briefly on the students outside the sphere, her Arcane Sight catching a glimse of the illusionary magics. After recognizing the Mislead spell, as well as the spell used as the 'student' vanishes, Aeralia turns her attention back to the threat within her own sphere.
Chanting quickly, Aeralia summons forth powerful abjuration energies against the sphere, and everyone within, and outside the sphere, as it's dispelled.
"Don't hurt the students! They've been bewitched!" Aeralia says loudly using her ring in response to Ingrge, taking a few steps back from the Jane and Mary. She then waits to see if her disenchant functioned against the mind control.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 65/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+8=16 2d8(6+6)+5=17 Monday April 23rd, 2007 11:36:37 PM
Gunther flinches as the eagle lands on his shoulder, but quickly recognizes the favorite form of his old friend. He breathes a sigh of relief as Athalorn sends healing into his body, but doesn't let it linger. Scanning the battlefield and not spotting any resistance (Spot=16), he heads toward Theari's side. Once more he sends healing energy from his tattoo into her broken body (17 healed). Then he goes to check on Delilah (I know you sent a map, but are we still in combat?? I'm confused!!)
Panting and angry he kicks the ground. "I'll show you pawn you stupid coward!! Next time I'll paint the ground red with your blood!!" he screams out to the night in answer to the taunts that he has heard in his head.
Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Tuesday April 24th, 2007 12:45:15 AM
Hearing what is going on, but seeing how far he is from Milo, Falin continues until he makes it back to the caravan to see what he can do to help.
Over his ring Falin asks, "I am coming back from the stone wall. If I am not needed anywhere else I am heading back towards the caravan to see what I can do there."
Running 120 feet back towards caravan.
Lian Tuesday April 24th, 2007 11:35:30 AM
OOC: I'm with Nellie. :) Huh?
Dm Jim: Combat - Not many opponents left........ d20+26=30 d20+12=18 d20=11 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 1:09:18 PM
OOC: I did not end combat last round as there are still opponents and their actions were dependant upon your own, within combat rounds.
If K'Nara has evasion than she took no damage in this combat.
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Athalorn lands on Gunther and heals some of the electrical burns on the warriors body.
Milo run around the barn looking for the spell caster but does not spot or hear him. Lian quickly catches up to Milo as the both search behind the barn and the surrounding area. The two Emeralds do spot what appears to be a middle aged farmer coming out of the barn with a pitchfork and a bucket.
Roll a DC 17 survival/track roll for additional information.
Galannath seems to see or detect something and is circling in the air, getting farther and farther away from the caravan and more westward. The eagle cries out.
Ingrge yells at all in the area to drop to the ground if they are not a Dragon. All but one of the students (Jane), fall to the ground, along with Sutton (in the blade barrier) and Sonara and Dellintu.
Sutton comments from the bench of the wagon to Brother Bertram "This is all very humiliating."
Donara stays in the rope trick hide.
Olana thanks Brother Bertram for healing her.
Brother Bertram prepares for what may come and get a gem ready for action.
Falin runs back to the caravan.
Gunther worries about being called a pawn by the rouge student and cures Thaeri as the panther nuzzles the warrior.
Aeralia, now free of grappling students casts her dispel magic and Mary' eyes get clearing and pleading. Mary falls to the ground as commanded and sobs. John adds "Sory Ma'am"
Aeralia also dispells the illusionary double of the rouge student. The dispell also frees the hurt and angry Dire Lion of the charm animal spell. Deliliah looks around for retribution as her hackles rise and she gives a low growl.
Jane attacks Aeralia, but the sorceress avoids the girls rush. Jane appears to be getting ready for another attack.
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No map needed
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) d20+24=43 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 2:14:06 PM
The druid hears Glannath's screech, and crying out himself, takes quickly back into the air, his healing magic used on the big fighter. He flies low, trying to use all the strength in the familiar wings to reach his airbound friend and hunt the source of the eagle's anguish. (flies 320' toward Glannath, spot = 43)
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Plant Growth, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=40 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 2:16:09 PM
The eagle continues to fly in the direction of whatever he has seen, seeking at as instructed, aware now that Athalorn is following him (Move up to 320' Spot = 40)
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp, Haste d20+1=12 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 3:35:52 PM
K'Nara has both Evasion and (in case it makes a difference) Detect Invisibility (thanks to having her sword with her.)
K'Nara looks around the battlefield, trying to spot anyone/anything threatening. (OOC: Spot check nets 12.)
If she Spots nothing, she will follow Lian to where he's joining Milo.
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Dm JImL: If detect invisiblity is always active, please list it on your character every post (see Lian's post for an example). If it is only active when the sword is in your hands, list it when you have it out. Please advise.
Lian (AC 38-2 large DODGE VS FARMER JOHN, HPS 94) d20+14=34 d20+25=31 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 4:29:47 PM
Always suspicious after a betrayal, the monk looks at the 'farmer', at Milo and then at the farmer again. If this was a farmer, he was in the barn allowing his fields to be burned. If this was a farmer and he didn't care about his fields, then he was possibly helping or harboring these folks. And if this was a spellcaster in disguise, which it likely was, then this monk would not be duped. Its happened before with that drow witch, it won't happen again. And if the students were charmed, this fellow likely is too. This was NO basic farmer.
The monk smiles and approaches the 'farmer'. (Sense Motive 34, Will DC 31 to disbelieve the illusion) "Sir, if you are indeed a farmer, and truly an innocent, then you will put down your tools and let us examine you. I have reason to believe you are an evil wizard set to kill these fair travelers." He reaches into his pocket and looks at Milo. He looks back at farmer. "Now Sir farmer, this is a Gem of True Seeing. It is a magical object that will allow us to decern if you are who you say you are. If you do not cooperate with me and my halfling friend here, and you are seen struggling with us, it is likely my very angry mage friend will kill you out of principle. Please cooperate. If you are the wizard we seek, you will not be harmed. For now." The monk holds the 'gem of bluffing' to his eye in hopes to illicit (sp?) a response. His fingers glow green in hopes that it will mask the mundane aura of the plain gem. He calms his mind and prepares for whatever might be next. He hopes Milo picked up on the glance he gave a second ago, as if to say Be ready.. Lian steps even closer to farmer John.
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands DODGE VS FARMER JOHN
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim Supplimental Tuesday April 24th, 2007 4:41:27 PM
OOC: The spell Aeralia noticed from the rouge student last round was a limited wish to cast Teleport and he took an unwilling traveler with him (the other student failed his save).
Milo Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:16:58 PM
Milo's murderous glare turns immediately to an impish grin as he spots the farmer. Waving amicably, the halfling turns in place, and dashes back to where the rest of the group are standing. "I can't see where the bloody wizard went. I'm not sure if he teleported or what." Turning to Olana, "It may be worth you taking a quick look for tracks though, love."
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 3d8(7+1+6)+5=19 d2=1 d20+8=25 d6+4=6 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:44:40 PM
hearing Arelia's call Ingrge hold his arrows for the moment though if any of the girl's attacks seem to cause major problems he will not be held responsblie for his actions.
Delintu hit Gunther with 19 points of healing and continures following him ready to hit hi again with another charge.
Donara climbs 1/2 way back down from his rope trick.
Sonara hears Ingrge's commands and then Arelia's and when the one student refuses to obey lets fly with a sleep arrow -4 firing into combat) AC 25, 6 points non lethal damage Will Dc 11 or fall asleep.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 84/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+16=34 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:59:49 PM
Spinning at the touch of his friendly neighborhood elven benefactor, Gunther breathes a sigh of relief. He's not exactly sure what happened with the spellcaster, but he doesn't like it. And judging from the sounds of Delilah, she doesn't like it either! Gunther makes his way over to her and does his best to calm her down (Handle Animal=34). As he does, he talks to Theari. "That was too close. I almost lost you out there. We need to rethink your protection." He watches the struggle with Aerelia and then sees the arrows flying. He decides he'll stay clear of the fight until he's sure he won't get hit by friendly fire.
Finally, he activates his ring of communication. "Dis is Gunther. De combat is vinding down over here. How are tings tovard the front of de caravan?"
Olana d20+12=21 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:30:10 AM
Assuming nothing is catching fire, Olana moves to the horses (they're not toast, hopefully?) and tries to settle them down.
Handle animal dc 21
Looking at Sutton, she asks "Any idea as to who was behind all this?"
(Is the blade barrier still up? I'm assuming if so, I can't see Aeralia still struggling)
Hearing Milo - "I can do that, although it mght take some time."
Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 3:25:55 AM
Looking at the devastation around the caravan Falin shakes his head. Noticing there is still action taking place Falin makes his way over to Arelia's position to see if he can help any.
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 11:37:08 AM
Aeralia looks at the last student, the controlliong enchantment still resisting her dispels. Casting quickly, she places a powerful enchantment to lock the mind of the student, halting her from all action.
"What do you suppose he meant by all that?" Aeralia questions to the Dragons around, while waiting to make sure her holding spell took effect. "And what tower do you think he meant? The Star Mage Guild?" The sorceress wasn't aware that only she and Gunther heard some of his words, and just her alone for others.
After a moments pause, she ponders outloud, "Why does he want me?"
She stands ready to attempt another dispel on the young woman, if her own enchantment stuck.
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OOC: Standard Action: Hold Person (DC 23 to Resist)
Lian Wednesday April 25th, 2007 12:18:05 PM Into the Emerald ring,'Friends, I have a person of some interest over here that we need to investigate. Ingrge, if you would be so kind, I could use your magical expertise.'
"Apparently the halfling had something to do. Please stand still friend farmer."
Brother Bertram AC 32/HP 108 Blade Barrier 4 minutes Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:27:18 PM
Bertram begins climbing up higher on the wagon to see what lies behind.
Thaeri (Jay B) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:41:30 PM 'Brother, that was bad? I didn't like that.'
Lucia (Jay B) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:42:52 PM
Knara only...Highlight to display spoiler: {Telepathically, 'About time! I didn't think you were going to use me.' Snaps the sword.}
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp, Haste, See Invisibility d20+1=20 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:51:42 PM
OOC: My bad, DM Jim--it says on K'Nara's sheet that her merely having the sword on her person gives her the ability to See Invisibility.
K'Nara hears Aeralia's words over her ring and immediately speaks as she continues to follow where Lian and Milo are:
"Aeralia? What are you talking about? What Tower? And what is this about somebody apparently wanting you..?"
K'Nara continues to look around to see what she can Spot. (OOC: another Spot check--this time 20.)
Dm Jim: Questions and Searching d20+30=49 d20+5=14 d20+5=19 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 9:52:36 PM
End of Combat rounds, for now.
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Anthalorn and Galannath scout for the anomaly that Galannath originally spotted. The two eagles seem to have lost the air trail, but whatever it is or was it could not have gone too far. The two eagle perch on a tree close to the road and stone wall. Each can see the dead sorcerer and the elf is turned on its side with 4 arrows still sticking out of his chest. There is little blood so he must have died almost immediately.
K'Nara takes a look around, but does not see much out of the ordinary, visible or invisible.
Lian and Milo stumble upon a farmer and Lian behaves cautiously. The farmer puts down his pitch fork and his bucket of manure. Milo runs off and the farmer comments "What got in to him?"
Lian spins his tale about the gem and the Farmer seems to buy it hook line and sinker. "I am Duke Johnson and this here is my farm. I got no need to lie, this land has been in my family for 4 generations and I plan to pass it on to my sone once he get married. You know any nice looking hard working girls for a soft headed farmer. In fact what are you doing here? You do not need to buy food for your horses or yourself, you are obviously a traveler and not from around here?"
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ooc: Lian gets 300 experience points for his creative play with the farmer.
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Milo talks to Olana on the ring for she is still behind the blade barrier. Olana agrees to track after the blade barrier is removed, but warns it will take time.
Olana calms the three surviving horses from wagon #1 as they have been fireballed and cured several times. It has unerved the horses greatly.
Ingrge hold his arrow pending the reaction of his friends and the aggresive student (ready action).
Dellintu now realized that Ingrge was not including him as a non Dragon and it make him feel good and he is smiling all the way over to heal Gunther and the warrior feels better, but has a ways to go to feel 100%.
Donara climbs back downt he rope (half way).
Sonara also get back off the ground and sends a sleep arrow at the problem student and strikes her square in the chest and it staggers her, but does not knock her down. Jane shakes off the sleep effect and then is hit by Aeralia spell and she almost throw off the hold spell, but it finally takes hold with Jane's outstretched hands two feet from Aeralia.
Now that Jane is immoblized, Aeralia has time to reflect on the words she has heard in her head and relates a few to her fellow Dragons.
Gunther sees that Delilah is acting much more independant and goes to her. Delilah growls and snaps at the big cat trainer, but calms down when she notice who she snapped at. The big cat paces around Gunther, but slowly lowers her hackles. The electrical burns slow Delilah a bit and she licks one of the wounds.
Brother Bertram attempts to gain height to see over the whirling blades but he can not.
The fire on wagon #1 is smouldering, but not out.
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) d20+24=37 Thursday April 26th, 2007 1:52:37 AM
Athalorn is not sure what Glannath saw, but he decides to have one last attempt at finding the source of the eagle's angst. He takes off from the makeshift perch and screeches for Glannath to do the same. The eagles split up, heading in slightly different directions and flying high so as to get a good view over the land. (Spot = 37)
If the druid can not find anything, he begins to fly back to the caravan.
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=24 Thursday April 26th, 2007 1:53:59 AM
The eagle follows the seek command of Athalorn, and has one last sweep of the area from up high before following his companion back to the caravan (Spot = 24)
Lian (AC 38-2 large DODGE VS FARMER DUKE, HPS 94) d20+12=25 Thursday April 26th, 2007 4:45:44 AM
The large monk is simply dumbstruck by the fact this man didn't hear anything that went on outside. "Duke, my friend, lets step away from talks about your socially crippled son and talk about something else..." He places his large arm around the man's shoulder and slowly starts leading him toward the rest of the Emeralds. "...did you happen to see any strange fellows lingering about recently?"
Into his ring once more, "Ingrge! Can you please come here. I'm coming out with a pri... a pleasant gentleman farmer."
Sense Motive 25, versus Farmer Duke.
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands DODGE VS FARMER DUKE
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Falin Thursday April 26th, 2007 9:19:10 AM
"Does anyone know what just happened? I feel like we were just tested and we failed."
Hearing Lina come over the ring he looks around him. "Where is Lian right now with his companion?"
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+12=30 d20+12=24 d20+12=19 Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:17:15 AM
"Hogen, be a dear and hold Jane there, will you?" Aeralia says to the male student, motioning to the frozen woman. "And no more tears from you, Mary," she adds, helping the sobbing girl to her feet. "It wasn't your fault."
Once Jane is securely held by the bigger student, Aeralia chants another dispel, targetted at the dominated woman. (OOC: And she will continue to do so, until the enchantment is broken). When the student is finally free of the domination, Aeralia will re-assure the three that it wasn't thier fault and no apologies were needed. She fetches a bit of bread from her pack, and offers it to them, wishing them to rest after their dreadful ordeal.
That done, she turns her attention back to her fellow dragons, and the words she had heard. "Did no one else hear the wizards words? I first heard them when I created my shell to protect the students. 'Beat her senseless', they had said, and I thought it odd that one of the students was able to react fast enough to avoid my sphere."
"I then heard more when I was wrestling with the others, saying something about what happens to all good plans, and a pawn. He sounded angry. Last was right before the wizard teleported away with the other student. He said he had plans to prepare. Then said something about a pawn's weakness, and his friends exploiting it. Then he addressed me directly, saying that he'd have tea ready for us at the tower. But first he'd ... have all my friends killed, so we'd have time to enjoy it. Then he said I'd make a marvalous student, and a students mind would be a terrible thing to waste."
She brushes herself off as she talks, frowning at a rip in her skirt, caused when Mary had pounced on her.
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Dispel Magic Checks: ----------- Jane, Dominate: 30 check, dispels an 18th level effect. Jane, Hold Person: 24 check, Dispelled. Jane, Anything else?: 19 check, dispels an 8th level effect. ~~~~~~~~~~
Falin (second post) Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:23:07 AM
"Would that mean our tower?" Falin looks at the others. "Is this wizard going to kill the elves at the tower?"
Aeralia (2nd post supplemental) Thursday April 26th, 2007 12:10:33 PM
"I think he meant the Star Wizard Guild tower. And I think he meant the tea'd be just for me....so that would make all of you the friends," Aeralia adds at Falin's questions.
K'Nara Thursday April 26th, 2007 2:59:28 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons introduces herself to the farmer and frowns when Aeralia tells the group what she'd heard.
"We can't ask Oxford what he thinks, as the poor man is dead...along with some of his students." she points out. "I'm open to suggestions...we need to get this blade thingie out of the way and decide what to do with...what's left of them."
Ingrge Thursday April 26th, 2007 6:24:32 PM
Lian, I am on my way. and will come as fast as I can though I am still a ways on the otherside of the road. I need to make sure that Arelia was in no more trouble. It seems though that she can take care of herself pretty well.(full running move.)
Brother Bertram Thursday April 26th, 2007 7:12:59 PM
Hearing the sounds of combat fade, Bertram releases the barrier of blades and looks about in pain at the dead students that was in he and his friends care. He curses to himself for not doing something more productive when it was clearly needed. He slowly moves about checking each body, just in case anyone was still alive.
Olana Thursday April 26th, 2007 7:54:29 PM
Once the blade barrier of doom is down, Olana's mind is on two tasks -
1) Gathering up what's left of the horses and carts and assessing exactly wht they have left in the form of transport.
2) Tracking the escapees. Unless they teleported out.
Milo Thursday April 26th, 2007 8:31:10 PM
Milo waits patiently just outside of the blade barrier until it drops, and then does what he can to assist Olana with her tracking, keeping close at hand, at any rate.
Dm Jim: Exchange of information d20+12=13 d20+12=13 d20+12=26 Thursday April 26th, 2007 10:37:27 PM
Brother Bertram ends his blade barrier spell and all the Dragons, Sutton and Donara can now meet up. The Cleric is worries that he could not protect those that needed protecting the most.
Milo goes to help Olana track, but she is too busy taking inventory of the horsed and supplies. Over half of the horses were killed, the carriage ruined and one wagon damaged. There is one horse and a cow wandering about. In fact Delilah has notice them both and is taking a keen interest.
K'Nara asks for suggestions but offers none.
Upon Aeralia's urging, Hogen restrains Jane and the sorcereress brings down the domination spell on her first attempt.
Aeralia comforts the now freed students and relates what she hear in her mind to those in attendance. Falin questions Aeralia about the saftey of the elves att he tower of Sayrd, but Aeralia feels the tower is the star mage guild.
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Lian gets deeper in conversation with Duke. "Yeah, there were four fellers by this morning to buy chickens, 2 humans and elf and a half elf. It looks like they left the chickens they purchased." Duke points to the chicken cages off to the side. "Theys were not too smart as they paid one gold per chicken. They did'nt try to dicker at all." Duke looks Lian up and down "You are magical ernt you. You are a big one. I bet you could do more work than my ox."
Duke and Lian round the corner of the barn and the road comes into view and even from this distance Duke can see the devastation on the road and he seems taken aback.
Anthalorn and his eagle companion see to have lost the anomaly or was it just a trick of the light.
Sutton puts out the remaining fire on the first wagon thanks to the assist from Anthalorn. Sutton notices Oxford and runs to the remains of the man and weeps as he brushes the old mans forehead.
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What are the Emerald Dragons to due now? What of the bodies of the slain horses and wizards? Who wants a burned out carriage that is still on fire and in the middle of the road?
Gunther Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:28:16 PM
After listening carefully to Aeralia's comments, Gunther chimes in rather grumpily. "I am de pawn." He kicks the ground in anger. "He tinks he knows me...ve'll just see ven my sword is sticking in his back!!"
Looking around at all the devistation, Gunther sighs. He links up with K'nara. "Since most of de students are dead, should ve just use de ring to get to de Tower? It vould save us a lot of time and ve vouldn't be subject to more sneak attacks like dis von."
Falin Friday April 27th, 2007 12:27:02 AM
"I think the ring is a good idea as well. I hope all of our battle are not going to be like this. This was a very discouraging day."
Falin goes over to the burning carriage and looks to see if there is anything around to help him put this out. He will recruit the remaining students if need be.
Athalorn Friday April 27th, 2007 1:33:41 AM
Returning to the caravan, Athalorn dispells the transformation his body has taken, and shakes his head. He sees that the fire is now out, and looks at the dead animals strewn on the road. He says nothing, but moves between the horses and the corpses whispering a prayer to himself. His long hair and long cloak billow in the breeze as he moves.
Returning to the Dragons, he speaks softly. "What will we do with the corpses? A pyre?"
Lian (AC 38 DODGE VS FARMER DUKE, HPS 94) Friday April 27th, 2007 12:25:09 PM
"Have COURAGE friend Falin!" Says the rather cheery monk. "It could have been..." Then he sees the dead students. "... oh."
He turns back to Duke. "Ox huh, this is just my battle mode, I'm usually rather small in general." The large disappates eventually and Duke can see that he is alot smaller. "Magical, never been called that before. Usually folks forget I know magic. Aw! Here are the rest of my friends."
"Ingrge, this is Duke Johnson, owner of this fine stretch, or goes the speculation. This here is Knara our fine leader... she is unavailable for marriage to your son as she is taken." He only introduces those two as it will likely be them who are the most interested in this fellow.
(When Duke sat down his pitchfork, bucket etc, did they disappear? What was in the bucket? Was the pitchfork clean and unused? Did Duke look wounded at all? Limping? Lame limbs?)
Lian suggest that the group put out the fires, break down the damaged wagons into savagable parts and leave them with Duke. "Dead horse. An ample supply. Duke, you eat horse?" He grins.
"Pyre is best. Maybe use the damaged wagons then?"
"The remaining students may want to get the personal affects from their friends and return them to the families."
Turning to Gunther, "Good idea Brother, perhaps we could just leave Duke here the remaining horses and wagons for his trouble and his hospitality?"
"Friend Duke, might you have any berry bushes around here? I'm getting hungry."
The monk retrieves a wand from his pocket. (Move action) "Students here for some healing!" [this wand is a cure mod and is a Dragon resource, not Lian's personal stash, if there are objections to using it on students, let me know]
Active Effects: None, for now DODGE VS FARMER DUKE
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Friday April 27th, 2007 3:37:21 PM
Since it appears that K'Nara can't see invisibility unless she has her sword in hand, she'll pull out Lucia in order to confirm that nothing (or nobody) invisible is nearby.
She frowns at the carnage.
"We can't leave a mess for others to clean up. Let's gather the bodies together, move the carriage wreck to one side of the road and heal everyone who needs healing." The redhead looks over at the loose animals. "Gunther--the lionness looks hungry...and we need to get the wandering livestock over here, too."
Once everything is more or less sorted out, K'Nara thinks upon the suggestion to use the ring.
"Great...except for several things: first, as far as I know, none of us have ever been to the Star Guild Tower where we need to go, and since Oxford is now dead, we don't have someone to visualize the destination. Second, even if we knew where to go, there would be no way to transport the animals and any surviving supplies in the wagon...or what's left of the carriage, assuming that anything in the carriage is salvageable. Third...we need to do something with the bodies of those who died here. We can't just leave them behind like so much garbage." She sighs.
"Check the wagons and see if both can make the journey into the next town. If not...let's ask Farmer Duke if we can buy a wagon from him...we can pay him for it, or offer to give him the damaged wagon in exchange as well as some money."
Brother Bertram Friday April 27th, 2007 6:25:44 PM
Finding no one he is able to save, Bertram regards the burning wreckage and sets about helping to put out the blaze.
Ingrge Friday April 27th, 2007 7:13:47 PM
Casting a spell as he appproaches, Detect Thoughts Ingrge gives the Duke a good 'looking' over, even circling all the way around him before stopping in front of him to give him a nod of greeting and addressing him.
"So Duke... Johnson, is it? How is it that you managed to be right here, nearby a minor magical combat, and not hear anything, let alone the detonation of at least 6 fireballs?"
Detect Thoughts Will Save: DC 23 SR: No
****Spells******
Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# specialization school spells used spell (no asterix or #)
Olana d20+12=31 Friday April 27th, 2007 7:18:36 PM
Olana has a quick word with Delilah, if she wants to go after the horse, then Olana will go after the cow.
Then she has a quiet word with Milo. "What did you see out there? I was stuck inside Bert's blade barrier, so I didn't get to see much other than watch people fry. Monster mushrooms, what a bloodbath. Looks like we're stacking bodies up again, just like the last adventure."
Handle animal dc 31
((LOL. I see I'm getting my cats and students mixed up. Doh!))
Dm Jim: Questions..... d20-1=2 Friday April 27th, 2007 11:18:21 PM
Gunther replies to Aeralia that the tower the rouge student spoke of is most likely the Star mage Guild that the groups seeks. Gunther also suggests using the Emeralds ring of teleportation to get to the tower in question.
Falin recruits a few of the students to help extinguish the carriage. The students are eager to help by their nature or to atone for their recent actions. Only Oxford's floating disk is salvagable. Sutton rescues Oxford's body from the worst of the flames.
Anthalorn lands among his new found friends and takes his normal form and then asks what to do with all of the bodies.
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ooc: Duke's pitch fork was well used and the bucket was full of chicken feed. Duke is uninjured.
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Duke is still a bit stunned by the scene at the roadside "This is awful. Durn my ears. I have never heard too good, at least that what the misses keeps telling me."
When Lian shrinks, Duke eyes grow wide "Very nice trick. That must come in handy."
Once K'Nara is introduced, Duke takes off his straw hat "No offense Miss Nara, but you are a bit too old for my boy and by the looks of it too worldly for him. My boy never been out of the county. What about the earthly lasses over by the carriage?"
When Ingrge approaches Duke seems friendly, but seems unsure of what the elf is doing. Duke has not magical items or effects on him. Dukes thought are of his son and of this terrible event. Duke gets happy thoughts at the prospect of the two wagons and the remaining horses "I could take the nags and the scrap heaps off your hands for you. You would have to stay for dinner at least as there is no way my family can afford to pay coin for them.
We do not normally eat horse meat as it is too valuable, but if that is what you want we can fix it up right nice. May want to use some of the horse flesh for you big cats too."
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ooc: One wagon is undamage and the other is still function: The canvas cover took most of the damage.
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Duke looks back at Lian "I gots me a great big rasberry patch on the west side of the barn. Take all you can eat, at least the small sized you."
Lian seconds the motion for a funeral pyre.
The students do not require wand curing as they should be fine with a good nights rest (very minor damage).
K'Nara take out her fine sword and looks around for invisible foes, but only sees Dellintu. When K'Nara inspects the two wagons she finds plenty of provisions, tents, bedrolls (everything needed for an overland journey) and 13 sets of shredded (destroyed)spell books. The two students that were in the carriage with Oxford had their books burned in the multiple fireballs.
When K'Nara brings up the risk of teleportation, Sutton speaks up "I lived my entire life in Apolis, where the Star Mage Guild is located. I was part of the guard at the tower. I know it like the back of my hand. I just hope to bring Oxford's body back to his sister, if that is possible, as she is too old to come out here to pay her respects." The warrior wipes away a tear. "By road, if we push hard, we can make it in two days. Unfortunately, there will be no more lessons to slow us down."
K'Nara also realized that it will take a few uses of the teleportation rings as the group is getting larger: 10 Emeralds, 4 surviving students, 3 Tower of Sayrd Elves, 4 large cats, 1 eagle, Sutton, horses (?).
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ooc: Just a reminder - Ring of teleportation -3x per day 12 people or critter at a time.
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Brother Bertram helps the students and Falin put out what is left Oxford's carriage, lamenting that he could not have done more.
Olana attempts to calm Delilah and does so easily, the big cat just seems to want to enjoy being out of a cage, hunting would be good. Olana has some quite words with Milo about being trapped in the blade barrier.
Is it even possible, Milo is silent.
Athalorn Saturday April 28th, 2007 8:41:47 AM
"During the fight, some of you seemed to be speaking into rings? Do you have ways of communicating with each other?" The druid speaks to any dragons that can hear him.
AFter receiving an answer, he begins breaking up any wood from the destroyed cart that is salvagable. and starts to stack it some way off the side of the road, ready to set a pyre. If others help, and the task is shortened, he will begin to pull the corpses toward the stack, unless there any objections from the Dragons.
Glannath Saturday April 28th, 2007 8:42:13 AM
The eagle circles high overhead, watching for signs of further trouble
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) 6d4(2+1+4+2+3+1)=13 Saturday April 28th, 2007 1:55:57 PM
"Thanks for the berries Duke. I won't take too many. Now I will leave you in the capable hands of Ingrge here." He begins walking over to the raspberries.
"Athalorn, aw yes, the Communication rings." He shows the druid the emerald ring on his index finger, next to a signet ring with emerald green enamel talon clinched into a fist. (Sorry Jim, I forgot to tell you he had it on in place of his +3 ROP. Urg.) He takes of the Comm ring and places into his pocket. "The rings were given to us by the Dragon Consortium when we were initiated. You were late." He wink at the druid. "I'm sure we can find you something."
He continues over to the bushes and picks several dozen and casts Goodberry from his tattoo, three times. (13 goodberries)
He then hands them out to the remaining students. He gives one each and keeps the rest.
Active Effects: None, for now
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 91/116) Enlarge Person, Delilah (AC15, HP47/72) d20+16=28 Sunday April 29th, 2007 3:49:46 AM
The warrior shakes his head. "She's not hungry K'nara. And if I let her hunt, she'll just kill whatever she finds..."
Gunther guides Delilah back over to her cubs (Handle Animal=28) and then sets about fetching whatever animals still need to be gathered. Looking over at the cubs and the lioness, Gunther sighs. It would have been nice to have had more training time with them, but it looks like they might be off to the Star Mage's Tower sooner than he thought.... Off to kill that stupid mage and rips his heart out of his chest.
Ingrge Sunday April 29th, 2007 10:07:05 AM
Listening to the Duke, Lian can see Ingrge visibly relax a bit and the mage gives him and K'nara a quick nod, though he doesn't dismiss the detect spell yet, keeping just the lightest touch on the Duke, just to make sure.
As the Duke mentions the big cats, Ingrge nods to himself and contacts Gunther.
"Gunther why don't you give you kitties a dead horse or two to eat while we start cleaning up this mess and figure out what to do."
"Knara, tomorrow I could teleport myself and five others and if I took a second teleport spell, I could do a second round rather quickly. But in all honesty though I think that it might be better to just travel by land as quickly as we can and mayhaps appear to be worn out and weakened. It will also give us time to mend our wounds and discuss our tactics a bit more."
Milo Monday April 30th, 2007 12:18:32 AM
Milo snaps out of his brief reverie, the whirling blades having hypnotized the poor halfling, "Bloody wizards and damn their magic. I haven't a clue what happened to him Olana." Milo is clearly saddened by his inability to deal with magic, "He just disappeared. I think I need something that lets me see invisible stuff... or something. I'm not sure quite how to deal with this. Its funny how we're dragons and all... and still have some of the same problems we've always had." Milo smiles weakly.
Falin Monday April 30th, 2007 12:52:36 AM
When the fire has been put out he goes back to the body of the mage by the stone wall and gives it a good looking over. He will take what he finds on the body and then burn the body on the pyre with the rest of the bodies.
Postings Report for Monday April 30th, 2007 7:34:44 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Talons For the week of April 23,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXXX * you forgot the chocolats for the special I did for you?? Glannar--XXXXOS K'Nara---XXX2X Lean-----222XXS Gunther--XXOXoS Olana----XXXXX Milo-----XXOXO Aeralia--XOXXO Inger----XXOXXS Farlin---XXX2X Alhatorn-XXXOXS Br.Bertram-XXXXX
Adm Ceil
Dm Jim: I bought the chocolate, but forgot why, so I gave them to my wife......
Added by Jay Ceil dear, we're Dragons now. :) Talons died. ;)
"YES! Sir! (ceil give Jay a salute(with the middle finger up!)
Lian Monday April 30th, 2007 9:31:16 AM
"Milo, I was thinking about a Hand of Glory for myself because of the Comm ring. Perhaps its other abilities would help you too? Or perhaps a Robe of Eyes?"
"Indeed Olana, when I got to Milo's side, I didn't see or hear a thing either. Milo was right there before any of us and I'm sure he would have got the caster."
Lian begins helping with the bodies too.
K'Nara d20+1=7 Monday April 30th, 2007 1:14:19 PM
K'Nara appears a bit bemused by Farmer Duke's marital assessment of her.
"Why, uh, that's...all right, sir." she assures the farmer. "I'll...learn to live with the disappointment."
K'Nara helps gather the bodies of Oxford and his students, listening to everyone's perspective of the battle, including Aeralia's, which interests her the most.
She also has those bodies of the dead ambushers brought forth and searched for clues (and stuff. Heh.) (OOC: taking 20 on the Search; rolled a 7 otherwise.)
The bodies of the ambushers get burned (unless there's a Speak with Dead spell that someone has handy. Then it's Q&A time); Oxford & the students' bodies get transported on the trip--once the group reaches a town with some kind of facilities for Gargul, K'Nara will then make arrangements for the bodies to get delivered to wherever they need to go.
The surviving students are put to work sorting exactly what items in the carriages and wagons survived the attack. While they are so occupied, K'Nara confers with her fellow Emeralds:
"I really don't like that this was an inside job. The politics at the Star Mage Guild is really getting cutthroat. Sorry to state the obvious, but this isn't shaping up any too well for the Wold." She frowns. "The question is--is it truly safe to deliver what's left of the students to the Tower..? Especially since it appears that somebody really, really wants to get their hands on one of our own..?"
Lian Monday April 30th, 2007 2:29:47 PM
"Maybe we need to have someone on the inside?" Suggests the monk.
"I'm not sure how these folks run, but maybe donating some money to the guild in the name of the dead students might get us an audience with the Star Mage guild masters?" He looks at Ingrge. "What do you know about the Star Mages?"
Noticing the last sentence Knara said, he asks, "Who do they seem to want? What Emerald is worth so much that they'd kill for them?"
Olana Monday April 30th, 2007 3:53:49 PM
Dragging bodies toward the pyre, Olana says to Lian and Milo. "Well I hope someone got a look at whoever it was. I'd hate to skewer the wrong person."
"Athalorn, let's wait until Bertram has said a prayer before we set this lot on fire," she adds to the druid. Yes, she was stating the obvious, and perhaps leting slip her own desire to get the corpses torched as soon as possible, but Bert seemed to be taking this hard, and she didn't want to step on his protocols.
Athalorn Monday April 30th, 2007 4:35:50 PM
The druid nods, and consents to let the cleric speak a word of prayer for the dead. He then lights the wood and sets the blaze, ensuring the pyre is burning well. He looks up at Glannath, the sight of the eagle circling overhead a comfort at this hour. He had only been back with the Dragons a few minutes before tragedy had struck, and death had been brought to their allies. Had he made the right choice in returning?
He carries on with the task of clearing the debris, and continues his thoughts in silence.
Glannath Monday April 30th, 2007 4:36:39 PM
The eagle does not understand why Athalorn has started another fire, and circles even higher, avoiding the hot updraft from the flames.
Aeralia Monday April 30th, 2007 8:09:30 PM
Aeralia listens to everyone else's comments, before adding more to the conversation. "The question would be were we really the targets of this attack? We didn't have to escort Oxford, so having a disguised student wasn't necessarily a perfect plan to get close to us. And the assult was directed at the wagons. None of the fireballs at all were directed at us, and with someone on the inside, they could have coordinated better against us, if that was their intent."
"I'd suspect that Oxford was the true target of their hostilities."
Milo Monday April 30th, 2007 8:27:04 PM
Milo smiles at Lian, "Perhaps... though I was hoping to get something that lets me hop around... doing some of that teleporty stuff to move quickly around... or away from someone if needs be. Maybe I can get both... who knows."
Turning to Olana, "Not a real good look. In fact... not really at all, except him being taller than me... which is just about everyone." The halfling smiles.
Gunther Monday April 30th, 2007 11:24:23 PM
Gunther looks around at the gathered Talons, figuring it might be best to get a few things cleared up. "Ve don't have to vorry about de kitties being hungry any more. De have magical items so de don't need to eat...dough de still like to hunt."
Gunther turns back toward K'nara and begins to gently rub her shoulders. "If you tink dat traveling is de best vay, dat is goot vith me. I could use more time training de kitties. I'm just vorried about another ambush."
Dm Jim: Travel Plans Monday April 30th, 2007 11:38:56 PM
The Emerald Dragons each offer their thoughts on the attacks and methods of travel: to teleport or not to teleport that is the question. Ingrge offers the option of assisting the teleportation activities, but is concerned about being low on spell at the arrival point. Gunther counters that it is best to travel by road, at least for the big cats. What will K'Nara decide??????
Who was the target of the attacks? Another question that does not seem to be answered.
Many of the Emeralds drag the bodies of the dead together. The students and Oxford for transport and the two dead spell casters and the dead horses for the funeral pyre.
Both dead spell casters were killed by arrows. They are each cloaked and have several rings (5) and scrolls (11) and potions (5) and one amulet and one pair of bracers. Falin thought that the one by the stone wall may have had a rod or wand, but it seems to be missing. There is a total of 100 pp and 400 gp recovered.
Duke looks at Lian "If we are done, I got chores to do. You and yours are still welcome to dinner."
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OOC: sorry for the quick post, but it was a long day.
K'Nara Tuesday May 1st, 2007 12:04:33 AM
K'Nara could swear she said "Burn enemy bodies; bring Oxford & student bodies in wagon" out loud...wagons don't teleport, and hence the group would be going overland. This time she says it in a firm voice:
"After we're done with the people who ambushed us, we will make sure that the burned-out carriage doesn't block the road. Then we'll take the bodies of those we've been guarding overland to the next town. Hopefully we can make arrangements at the nearest temple of Gargul for the remains."
Athalorn d20+24=36 d20+24=31 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 1:30:00 AM
The druid heeds K'Nara's words, and leaves the bodies of the spellcasters off the pyre, only throwing on the carcasses of the horses (with help) and the enemies that they killed.
He then helps to sort out the remaining wagons, and tries to calm any remaining horses with a soft whisper, before setting off with the caravan. For now, he travels near the front, his keen eyes and ears looking out ahead (spot DC: 36, Listen: 31)
Glannath d20+22=24 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 1:31:14 AM
The eagle scouts ahead of the caravan, by some distance (around 500'), keeping his keen eyes on the ground for danger, or for a meal (Spot: 24)
Falin d20+19=31 d20+19=36 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 4:10:56 AM
Falin watches the pyre burn and mourns the loss of the students. He says a quick prayer to whatever gods may be listening.
"I thought the man by the stone wall had a wand of some sort, but it was not there when I went to collect his body." Falin says.
"This battle has shown me what areas I am lacking in. I know that I am going to retool some of my assets when we have some downtime."
On the rest of the travels Falin will stay on top of the animal cage (if that was salvaged from the remaining wagons) prefering this for the view it gives him.
He will keep his bow handy.
Listen 31 Spot 36
Lian Tuesday May 1st, 2007 12:02:20 PM
The monk moves to Ingrge. "Ingrge, Athalorn showed an interest in the Dragon rings.
I heard of a spell that mentally links people together into a sort of collective mind. I think its called telepathic bound. Do you know that one? I wonder if we can pay to have Athalorn linked to several of us via that spell? I don't figure that these Rings are just GIVEN, they are earned. We could ask the Consortium if Athalorn might be able to get one."
"Hey Knara, are these rings able to contact the Plats, like that earring your had?"
Bertram Tuesday May 1st, 2007 3:21:25 PM
Bertram takes the time to pray and meditate on what has just transpired. He is still bothered by the loss of the students and how he could have helped prevent that.
Ingrge Tuesday May 1st, 2007 6:37:10 PM
Yes, Lian I have that spell. It is called Rary's Telepathic Bond and we actually used it when we were dealing with Lathiese and the other dragons. I did not even think about the fact that Athalorn didn't have one. I will endevour to remember to do so in the future, though its effectiveness is limited by its range. Athalorn would have to be within 30 feet of me in order for it to work effectively."
Milo Tuesday May 1st, 2007 8:59:06 PM
Milo shrugs at all the ring talk, and begins forming enemy bodies into a pile for burning, helping to make whatever other preparations they need for leaving as well. The halfling seems rather solemn, not sure what to think about this attack. "It seems we've failed utterly in this mission. I wonder if there isn't some other power at play... or if we're simply missing something."
Dm Jim: Moving on Tuesday May 1st, 2007 10:38:11 PM
The Emerald Dragons and the remaining students and Sutton and elves pack up the dead students and Oxford repectfully and cover them. The horses and the two dead spell users are burned on the side of the road. Toward the end of the activities Duke and Duke Jr. come out to help. Mrs. Johnson brings a cool raspberry drink for all that wants some along with cornbread and cheese.
Sutton packs up the two wagons and the reduced group travels on. Sutton pushes well after dark before setting up camp for the night.
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ooc: Do we have standard watches and if so what are they?
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The night in uneventfull and the morning travel passes into afternoon as the miles pile up.
Sutton informs the group that they will reach the city of Apolis tomorrow morning.
Farms are decreasing in number as small villages start to take their place.
Gunther d20+16=30 d20+16=31 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 11:11:14 PM
Once again, the warrior spend almost all of his time working with the new lions and Theari. What little time he has left is spent either deep in conversation with Athalorn and Ingrge or snuggling with K'nara. Though something bad niggles at his mind. Pawn....I know your weaknesses... The spellcaster's word run over and over in his mind, haunting his dreams.
Kent Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:36:02 AM
(ooc. The watch schedule should not need to change from what was posted before and is considered Emerald standard unless otherwise noted and changed.)
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Dm JIm: I belive that the previous watch schedule did not include Anthalorn or Brother Bertram. Do they get to sit out the watch?
Falin d20+19=22 d20+19=34 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 10:27:08 AM
Falin is still wary of possible attacks. Seems that all this conspiracy is starting to get to the elf. Never had he had to deal with such a problem from the shadows.
Listen 22 Spot 34
K'Nara Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 10:32:39 AM
The journey gives K'Nara time to think about exactly what has occurred, although her brain isn't exactly forthcoming with anything specific about it, other than she doesn't like the fact that Oxford and the students were set up...and that the carriage in particular had been targeted.
The watches remain as they were set previously, unless a specific person wishes to have a specific watch.
Olana Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 11:23:11 AM
Olana thanks Duke and his folks for the hospitality. Throughout the following journey and watches, she seethes quietly, her mind an angry. simmering cauldren.
Hopefully, they'd find out more, once they reached their destination.
Lian d20+12=28 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 12:44:43 PM
Lian stays near Aeralia while traveling and in fact keeps eyes on several of the students who attacked her earlier in the day.
(Sense Motive 28)
Athalorn Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 1:21:24 PM
The druid talks at length with Gunther during the journey, and consciously makes the effort to engage all the other dragons in talk when he can. When alone, he walks off to the side of the wagons now, his eyes and ears sharp.
ooc: Jim, Kent posted this just after I returned to the group:
I suggest paired watches; Ingrge/K'nara, Bertram/Lian, Olanna/Milo, Falin/Arelia, Gunther/Athalorn
Glannath Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 1:21:59 PM
As usual, the eagle travels well ahead of the caravan, high up.
Lian Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 4:57:42 PM
The monk doesn't seem to like that suggested pairing. :)
Milo Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:47:31 PM
Taking the lead with Olana, Milo is constantly vigilant for any further trouble that might transpire before they reach their destination. The halfling truly believes that the surprise they experienced at the hands of the enemy wizards is somehow his fault. He should have know they were their.... in his thinking.
Aeralia d20-1=0 d20-1=0 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:59:23 PM
Aeralia does her best to keep her spirits up, knowing there wasn't anything she could do to change the recent events, nor anything she could do to learn more of the situation. "We'll just have to continue, and let things unfold alittle more, until we can respond a little more effectively."
During the travel after the incident, Aeralia keeps the students close, for several reasons. First, she spends what time she can talking over defensive spells with them. She sees what spells they are able to cast of such nature (OOC: Shield and Protection from Evil primarily, others include Mage armor, and Protection from Arrows/Resist Energy if they are high enough level). She makes sure they prepare such spells if they are capable, otherwise provides each with a scroll of Mage Armor and Shield, for them to study and copy.
Other reasons include faster reaction times if something does happen, keeping them close means she could contain them in a sphere should another attack occur. She also continued to believe that she was the one wanted by the rogue 'student wizard', and if they were close to her, they might be less of a target.
The sorceress will take whatever shift she is given, remaining quiet unless her companion strikes up any conversation. She does her best to stay alert, but doesn't seem to be the most observant Dragon on watch duty.
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OOC: Spot 0, Listen 0. Not very observant at all... :(
(Let me know how many Copies of Mage Armor and Shield she passes out to the students. BTW, how many students ARE left? 3? or more?
Ingrge Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 7:46:33 PM
Ingrge splits his time during the travelling watching the students and helping out wiht some lessons if asked by Arelia(are the ones still alive the student who were doing the majority of the work or the ones who weren't?) and apending time around the big cats as he is intrigued by what they might be capapble of and someone needed to be nearby if Gunther decided to become a meal.
Brother Bertram Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 7:49:21 PM
Bertram keeps a close eye out for trouble and attempts to be near the remaining student as they travel, determined not to fail again. He volunteers to assist on the last watch, so that he can meditate and pray and be prepared for the coming day.
Dm Jim: Present and complications Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 8:31:31 PM
The Emerald Dragons and their entourage stop for another night camping on the side of the road. The group can cook their own dinner or walk a ways to one of the roadside taverns and inns that seem to be sprouting up along the road. More people have been seen traveling both directions. Sutton announces to the group "I'll take care of the horses and check on our dead. Everyone go have fun. I watch the wagons if you like."
The group sets their standard watch. Lian seems to want a different watch partner.
Sutton and the three elves (Sonara, Donara and Dellintu) would like to also stand watch, but wait to be assigned a spot. The four students (Mary, Hogen, Elvis and Jane) keep quite about watches as they seem to feel the group does not trust them and are frustrated with a way to prove themselves.
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ooc: only Elivs did work previously, but Mary Hogen and Jane seem much more willing to work now. The wizards are all 3rd level, except Elvis as he is 2nd.
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Lian does not sense much from the students besides remorse and shame.
Aeralia finds out that students are all very intelligent but have almost no spells as they no longer have spell books. John (?), the rouge student destroyed them in the wagon before the attack.
There evening is uneventful and morning dawns bright and glorious.
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In the morning, a metallic bird flies up to Milo and lands in front of him and deposits a very small package. The package is labeled "Milo and Olana from Sagetome" and a note is attached, sealed with a wax red heart. The Bird seems to wait and is made out of steel and silver. Ingrge can tell the bird is magical.
The note reads "A present for the betrothed. Tell the bird to go home to Sagetome and he will." Inside the box are two platinum rings and another note "Please wear for the next three weeks before I marry you two. I need you to before I can add more magic, as they must attune to you. The rings will act as a status spell for one hour after you each blow the other a kiss. Please use at least one per day."
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Once on the two wagons are back on the road Sutton announces "Only about two hours to Apolis. Where do you want to head first, the Tower, the Council or the cemetery?" Sutton lowers his eyes as he mentions the last stop.
As the reduced caravan approaches the city, it is obvious that Apolis is not on the order of Plateau City, but it is not small either. There is more traffic as you approach the city gates and the wagons slow down to a crawl. There seems to be little order in the movement of the traffic and that is causing the delay. There does not seem to be any officials directing traffic.
A cloaked human male on foot approaches K'Nara horse "Mistress, I have information I trust you will pay 500 gp for. I need some traveling money. This town is about to get ugly and fast." The human looks tired and bedraggled, but is wearing breastplate and has a sword. Any insignia is covered by his cloak, as if on purpose. The human hands K'Nara a scroll and waits to be paid.
Scroll:
The following list of murderers is wanted dead or alive. Dead will get you immediate payment. Alive will get you half payment. All fugitives are extremely dangerous and must be approached with all matter of violence. In addition to payment you can keep all of their magic, which is significant and another reason to consider ambushing them. Traveling with the band of thieves is one innocent, Princess Aeralia, and she is not to be harmed. The princess is under duress and may be enchanted, approach with caution when attempting to capture.
The killers may hide out in the countryside so send out your spies to track them down.
Ingrge 20,000 gp K'Nara 8,000 gp Lian 10,000 gp Falin 9,000 gp Milo 5,000 gp Olana 6,000 gp Gunther 4,000 gp Bertram 12,000 gp Anthalorn 11,000 gp Eagle 500 gp Lion cubs 500 gp each Lion 2,000 gp Sonara 2,000 gp Donara 5,000 gp Dellintu 7,000 gp Sutton 2,000 gp Mary 3,000 gp Jane 3,000 gp Hogen 3,000 gp Elvis 3,000 gp
Princess Aeralia 15,000 gp (Unharmed)
A description of each follows, including race, hair color, and normal weapons carried.
Payment will be given at the service entrance of the Cube, safe passage will be granted if you bring a dead body, severed head or pelt. A bonus will be paid for bringing in multiples. Happy Hunting!!
Gunther d20+8=24 d20+1=6 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 8:33:37 PM
The warrior smiles at Ingrge's willingness to be near the big cats. There were very few wizards indeed who were willing to get that close to a dire lion! Knowing that she is a very apt pupil, Gunther marvels as he finishes up Delilah's training in Attack. He makes sure that although he spends most of his time with the lioness, he still spends a good deal of time with the cubs and Theari as well. Some days it is almost more than he can stand, but he knows that it will all be worth the effort one day soon.
When it is his turn on watch, Gunther scans the darkness carefully (Spot=24, Listen=6). He even lets Delilah spend the watch with him, though he is careful to activate his Charm Animal tattoo first. He carefully watches the lioness for any signs of over agressive behavior.
Athalorn Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:46:37 AM
The druid walks over to K'Nara, and waits to be told the content of the scroll. When (if) she reads the message, he laughs loudly, and runs both hands through his thick hair. "Well someone thinks I'm dangerous! And Glannath. I assume wee're still going into the city?" He looks to K'Nara and Ingrge for affirmation. "And who do think wrote this.... drivel?"
Glannath Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:47:38 AM
The eagle comes to perch atop the wagon when it stops, waiting for Athalorn to tell him what to do.
Aeralia Thursday May 3rd, 2007 12:31:16 PM
Aeralia listens quietly, when the scrolls contents are made known. Shuffling through her pack she begins to pull a few of her flamboyant dresses out, looking over her fellow female dragons, and the wizard students, judging them for size. She also retrieves a sack filled with a variety of jars and dyes.
"So how are we getting in? With a bit of time, I think I can get everyone looking a little different, though we'd need to stow our weapons and armor. With the cats, perhaps we can masquarade as a circus act?" Aeralia suggests, looking over the different color pastes and pigments, and at her comrades colors.
Lian Thursday May 3rd, 2007 12:56:14 PM
Lian turns to Ingrge and smiles after reading the scroll. "How do they figure your worth more than me." He snickers.
"Yes, this is a load a tripe. I noticed they didn't let the populace know that we are Dragons. Just fugatives. Aw well. I've been eaten by a metal dragon, tossed by a giant and betrayed by a drow maiden... but a kidnapper and fugative?! Thats new!" He smiles in amusement. "I know I shouldn't be so thrilled but come on! This is going to make us even MORE famous."
He then turns to the 'princess'. "So Your Royal Highness, how is it your in duress? How can we make your stay with us more enjoyable?" He winks and courtsies at the sorceress. Then his grin slackens. "You aren't a princess, are you?"
"Gunther, Thaeri isn't a fugative."
"Knara, I say we turn ourselves in. Find out who is upset and remedy it." He is quite serious.
K'Nara Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:04:42 PM
K'Nara reads, her eyebrows elevating.
"Somebody who is determined to get his hands on Aeralia...and to see the rest of us too busy to do much to stop it." the leader of the Emerald Dragons answers Athalorn's question. "The biggest problem is that something like this is apt to prompt the normally non-threatening into doing something stupid." She glances at Ingrge and smiles.
"However, Ingrge...I was looking for a way to afford some new knick-knacks for back home at our proposed stronghold..." She winks and, rolling up the scroll, rummages about to find the money the human delivery person asked for.
"We need disguises, I should think...and fast. Anyone got spells or such..?"
Falin Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:56:16 PM
"You know if these people are looking for Aeralia then I say we give her to them." He waits for a second and gives a smile. "Why not use your abilities," he says turning to Aeralia, "to make one of us look like you and then make yourself look like the person that looks like you."
"Then the person under duress acts like they are and 'escapes' from us and gets someone to take them to this 'Cube'. We would still have communication through the rings"
Olana Thursday May 3rd, 2007 5:27:04 PM
Sutton's remark about checking on the dead while everyone goes and has fun, has Olana giving him the hard stare. In all honesty she doesn't realy know what to make of all this, and that extends to Sutton and the students. She's polite, but very glad that Ingrge and Aeralia have taken them under their wings. There was too much of the unknown kicking around as far as she was concerned, right now. Too, too much.
A joyful distraction is provided by the arrival of the rings. "Wow..." she says, grinning at Milo. She puts her on.
At the perimeter of the town, Olana scowls. "Who signed that thing?" as disguises are discussed. She's also trying not to look horrified at those flambouyant dresses.
Ingrge Thursday May 3rd, 2007 5:43:29 PM
With a mock look of horror on his face Ingrge turns to the others.
"We are fugitives AGAIN?" This sounds like some shadowy figure trying to worm his way into things he / she should be better off leaving alone.
Turning to Lian, Ingrge answers the monk's question with a full deadpan face.
They figure I am worth more because I am an elf AND better looking. It is that simple my friend."
Waiting until the stranger has left, Ingrge suggests that they move off some where real quickly before someone decides they want to be paid twice, and then continues.
"As for spells, I have a few things memorized that might help, but given a day of preparation, I am sure that Arelia and I could cook up something that could service us well. Perhaps we could take Falin's idea and really tweak it to create a relistice illusion of us and then disguise ourselves with another dozen or so perhaps partially injured soldiers as our captors and go collect the bounty ourselves."
Or we could as Lian simply suggested go collect the bounty ourselves by turning ourselves in."
During the next evening's rest Ingrge will cast a contingency spell on him self. Contingency - if dropped below 10 hit points a lesser globe of invulnerability will surround him.) (13 days)
Milo Thursday May 3rd, 2007 8:50:05 PM
Milo's face floods with scarlet as the halfling sees the note, and the halfling's joy is just as apparent as his surprise. Following Olana's lead quickly, he picks up the platinum ring and places it on the appropriate finger. Turning to the bird, "Fly home friend... fly home."
Milo grins up at Olana and seems speechless until the note arrives, "WHAT?!!!!!! A measly 5000 gp?!!! THAT IS IT!!! Gunther... or somebody was asking about starting up a guild... OKAY then... now is the time." The halfling is mortified, "If we're to be treated as outlaws.... time to do something unlawful." It is obvious that the halfling rogue's brain has kicked into overdrive, and he is furiously putting the pieces of puzzle that involves a plan of attack, together. "I say we march into this Cube ourselves... and save them the trouble of hunting us down... if you get my meaning."
Brother Bertram Thursday May 3rd, 2007 9:04:14 PM
Bertram shrugs, not too concerned about the warrant, more concerned with who is behind it. "We could turn in one or two of us, Friend Ingrge. Perhaps you and your party could capture that rogue dwarf of thiers?" That mad dog killer, Bertram Trothgard?" Bertram grins and takes a swallow from his flask to wash the dust of travel from his throat, then spits in on the ground as if to show his opinion of whoever seeks them.
Gunther Thursday May 3rd, 2007 10:17:54 PM
Flushing, Gunther mutter something about a measely 4,000 gold. He listens to the ideas jockied around and smiles. He's in good company. Casting a doubtful look over at the lions, Gunther scratches his chin. "Dey're going to be de hardest to hide... Maybe some kind of invisibility?"
Dm Jim: Plans and Disguises Thursday May 3rd, 2007 11:32:11 PM
Milo and Olana seem pleased with Sagetome's wedding gift as they don their new magic platinum rings. The rings feel warm once placed on the finger and Milo and Olana seem to be more acutely aware of each other.
Milo sends the silver and steel bird back to its mistress.
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K'Nara pays the warrior for the information and he watches the group as he move over and mount a horse. The warrior moves back toward the group as the start discussions. "Free advice. Disguises are nice, but those that hold the Cube have sent word for hunters to use detect magic to find you. There are clerics all over looking as Apolis is very short on wizards. You my friends have the wrong kind of popularity." When Olana talks of a signature the warrior snorts "By design Olana, at least that is who I belive you to be by your description. We do not know who controls the Cube. There are three called Kyber, Hugo and Violet and they seem to take many forms and can be in many place. Death follows in their shadow." With a heavy sigh he adds "This town has seen the last of me."
The warrior rides out in the direction of Plateau City.
Sutton speaks after the warrior rides off "The Cube is another name for the Star Mage Guild. It is a short square tower in the center of town."
The Emerald Dragons banter about several plans of action, but what will they do.
The wagons edge ever closer to the gates of Apolis. The four students seem very concerned that their is a bounty on their heads, but none of them speak up.
Dellintu approaches Ingrge "This is normal for you, being called a fugative? How can I be worth more than three of the Emerald Dragons?" There is concern in the elfs voice.
Athalorn Friday May 4th, 2007 2:45:27 AM
These bounties are clearly to do with our magic. Someone doesn't want us casting spells!
I have plenty of my own disguises of course. Perhaps I could go in to the cube? I can take tiny forms, and may be able to pass unseen.
Lian Friday May 4th, 2007 10:10:19 AM
"Oh thats right Ingrge, we have been fugatives, but KIDNAPPERS! That is new." He looks Knara and then to Milo. Walking up to the halfling, Lian places a hand on the top of the halfling's head. "Half price my friend... though I figure if they knew who they were ACTUALLY dealing with, the price would have been far heavier, my friend." Says the monk with a soothing but ammused voice.
"I'm entirely for marching in and having at them too Milo. Knara, lets do it. I don't suspect our prescence can be hidden for long here."
Olana Friday May 4th, 2007 11:19:43 AM
Olana frowns. She's glad of the ring that was gifted to herself and Milo a little while ago - it's keeping her outrage under the limits of boiling over. But only just.
"I'm wondering how much authority this 'Cube' has, and how much weight this warrant carries. If the town thinks they're a bunch of idiots, then we don't have much of a problem, but if everyone's starved for money and these folk are seen as the local authority here, then we're in big trouble. I reckon we should get to that tower as quickly as possible, but we have these bodies to see to..."
((Race weekend for me. Back on Sunday night!))
Falin Saturday May 5th, 2007 10:27:35 AM
"Well, I think at least a few of us should go in while the wagons, students, and the rest sit out here and try to keep hidden."
Looking at the city Falin says, "At least then we can get some idea of what is going on. And besides," Falin turns to the party with a bit of a smile, "what could go wrong."
Dm Jim: A friend in need Saturday May 5th, 2007 10:53:35 AM
The Emerald Talons continue to debate courses of action against those that defame their names, but what to do?
The two wagons finally reach the unguarded gate of Apolis. The city of Apolis is not walled, but the city planners walled the gate by what appears to me the main avenue that runs into the heart of Apolis. The wall goes for maybe 200 yards (600 feet) on either side of the gate. Maybe the wall was to be finished at a later date, but right now appears that its best use it to shade the buildings close to it. Before you, the entourage can see the wide main street of Apolis (at least 100 feet wide). The street is full of activity. There are groups of people shopping, talking, and moving about on the well kept dirt and flagstone street. There are more disturbing signs as some people seem to be packing all of their woldly belongings into wagon and others boarding up the occasional store and an armed group bullying some town folk and there are at least two groups of people obviously watching the gate. One elf even waves at the lead wagon as human whispers in his ear.
From the side of the main gates a cloaked figure with his head bent low, approaches Sutton "Field Captain Sutton it is Cube lieutenant Spenser. It is so good to see you. Where is Oxford?" After Sutton relates the sad news and chokes back his emotions he asks "What is going on Spenser?" Spenser is several years younger than Oxford, but looks harried as his eyes dart back and forth searching. "The Cube was breached and wizards have been killed wholesale. There are very few Cube or Field forces left. Those that control the Cube have worked on destroying authority in Apolis. Those of us that survived the initial assault have been in hiding as there is a bounty on our heads and those of the Apolis guard. We tried twice to take back the Cube, but we easily beaten back. We hired a group of adventurers and none returned. Each attack seems to make them stronger. There is much anarchy in the city as people as starting to lose hope. At least half of the city council is dead or in hiding. People are starting to flee the city as a real bad element seems to be taking root. Please tell me that you have brought help."
Sutton explains to the Emeralds that the Field forces of the Cube were the bodyguards of the Wizards and Sutton was one. The Field forces numbered less than 30. The Cube forces provided general security for the Wizarding School and there were about 80. The Apolis guard used to enforce the law of the city and surrounding countryside and enlisted around 400 souls to the task.
Many of the Emerald Dragons seem stunned to silence by the turn of events. Will anyone step forward with a plan.
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ooc: Four out of 10 posters in 36 hours, not the best to say the least.
Gunther Saturday May 5th, 2007 1:45:05 PM
Gunther thinks for a while. "I don't like de idea of being ambushed on de vay to de Tover. Vhy don't ve teleport de students to someplace safe and den use de rings to teleport ourselves to de Tower and take care of de problem as quickly as possible."
Milo Sunday May 6th, 2007 12:07:34 PM
"I like your thinking Gunther..." Looking around, "Is there a way we can teleport inside the tower? Or maybe.. use one person as a viewing portal to teleport the group inside the tower...? I could break in." The halfling grins, "And then we could maybe do something like that." Milo shrugs, "Just thinking out loud."
Ingrge (contingency spell - day 2 of 13) d4+13=15 Sunday May 6th, 2007 2:02:29 PM
Gunther, why waste the spell, let's let them go their way and lose themselves in the city for now, they will be much safer once they are no longer with us I expect.
As for getting in, if we can find someplace to hold up for a couple of hours, perhaps I can have the answer for that as well. That will give us a bit to prepare as well. That said he begins casting a spell (prying eyes - 15) and gives them the following directions.
-Enter the Star Tower/Cube, then spread out and search the tower, observe for 10 minutes then return to me-
When done Ingrge walks over to Falin and hands him over several bundles.
Falin Sunday May 6th, 2007 3:28:00 PM
Perhaps to reinventory the usefulness of his items Falin begins rumaging through his bag.
"I have a wand of Haste that was party treasure that I have not used yet. Would this work better with someone else?"
Brother Bertram Sunday May 6th, 2007 9:18:54 PM
Bertram considers how his powers may aid the group, hoping to atone for his earlier performance.
Aeralia d20+21=33 d20+21=34 d20+21=36 d20+21=39 Sunday May 6th, 2007 10:47:38 PM
Aeralia smiles lightly at Lian's joking, though only half-heartedly. "A princess would hardly be dumped off at an orphanage at birth, and spend most her life on the streets now, would she? A princess's mother would likely want her." She seems a little upset at the talk of her mother, but quickly puts the thought from her mind.
Sighing lightly, she returns to her various jars and ointments, looking the students over.
"I'd agree with Ingrge," Aeralia says, looking over the students. "Parting from us, for the time being, will likely be your safest course of action. Though you must be careful, as you do have bounties on your lives as well."
Aeralia spends a little time doing what she can to change the students appearances to the best of her abilities. She uses the dyes and pastes from her kit on their hair and skin, as well as dirt and mud from the road to scuff up and stain their clothing. She gives them each 100 gold for expenses, as well as a copy each of Mage armor and Shield (if they didn't get them earlier).
"You shouldn't be easily recognized now, for a while at least. And you haven't really much need to lie. If anyone asks, tell them that you were coming to Apolis to hopefully join the Star Mage Guild. Your party was attacked, and your all thats left. Just don't mention you were with us, maybe even say we were the ones that attacked you."
"Then just lay low, and use the time to study these. Well be along for you." Aeralia then asks Sutton where a suitable inn would be, and directs the students to house themselves their, until she returns to get them.
"That alright K'nara?" Aeralia asks, turning to the red-head, figuring she shouldn't finish the suggestion without okaying it with the Dragon's leader.
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Turning back to the dragons, the sorceress adds what she can. "As for disguises and getting to the tower. I could change our appearances somewhat by mundane means, but that won't hide the fact that we all will light up like a Yule-tide tree (Or an equivelent Woldian holiday) to anyone who might cross our path with a detect magic."
"I'd volunteer to have myself be the 'captured' for turn-in to the tower, seeing as I'm the only one they wouldn't outright kill, for some reason."
***Deducting 4 uses from Disguise kits, 4 scrolls of Mage armor, 4 scrolls of Shield, and 400gp from sheet.
Athalorn Monday May 7th, 2007 3:58:43 AM
The druid watches Aeralia at work, impressed by her ability to disguise the students. He speaks to K'Nara now. "Do you want me to infiltrate the tower? Perhaps me and Milo could go? Or are we going to stick together and let Ingrge prepare his powerful magics?"
Glannath Monday May 7th, 2007 3:59:36 AM
The eagle flies over the town, curious as to the the noise and bustle from below.
Posting Reports For Monday May 7th, 2007 7:11:40 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of April 30,2007
Lian Monday May 7th, 2007 10:53:22 AM
The monk waits for some sort of command from Knara.
Dm Jim: Preparations Monday May 7th, 2007 12:09:29 PM
OOC: Is Gunther the only character that made it to next level??????
8 out of 10 posters, better, but is not advancing the story.
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Several of the Emerald Dragons discuss options for approaching the Star Mage Tower/Cube and if fact some suggest magic items that vould be of use.
K'Nara stands among her charges glassy eyed, attempting to take it all it, but it seems to be too much for the blade singer as she says nothing in response to the Emeralds questions.
Ingrge takes some inititive and casts his pyring eyes spell. All of the eyes quickly leave the wizard and travel right down main street. Several people jump out of their way and many point as the strange conjourations.
Ingrge and Aeralia do recall that Star mage Guilds have very strict controlls on teleportation. It may be best to find a local wizard to find what the restrictions may be. Sutton speaks up when he hears about teleportation "I don't know anything about it but maybe Karen does. She is the one that contacted Oxford when we were collecting students."
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DC 25 knowledge arcana roll to know the restrictions in Apolis.
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Aeralia takes time to disguise the students and give them magical supplies. It is time comsuming but fruitfull as the hair and skin color of Mary, Hogen, Jane, and Elvis has changed, along with many components of their attire. All this was done under the watchfull eyes of many bystanders. In fact several are approaching the two wagons. Hogen speaks up "Where do you want us to go?" The big 17 year old wizard asks. All four sets of young eyes wait for an answer from Aeralia.
Three human males dress in chain armor and cloaks leave one of the store fronts and stop 30 feet from the lead wagon.
DC listen check 17 to hear the one in the back speak to the two in front "They are just loaded with magic. It is the most I have ever seen. They could open their own branch at the Catacombs. In fact, with the Catacomb's closed they may be our best bet and cheapest way to acquire new magic." All three laugh.
Ingrge can see magic auras on the three humans, but nothing strong.
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One of the prying eyes, winks out of existance on the way to the Star Mage Tower/Cube at the center of town. The squat four or five story structure is large and surrounded by an low wall. The gate is open and the eyes zip in. There is a wide expance of open lawn that needs to be manicured on the way to the open doorway. The doorway is shielded by a twisting formation of rock wall and it is dark inside. The eyes make it to the doorway and door is splinted and on the floor along with broken weapons and armor. The eyes wink out of existance as soon as they cross the threshold of the doorway.
K'Nara Monday May 7th, 2007 1:09:22 PM
OOC: my apologies...Overtime Week at work ended for me Saturday night (a.k.a. Sunday morning Woldian time) and I've been trying to catch up.)
IC:
K'Nara frowns as she hears all the news...especially about the way those Eyes of Ingrge's have been erased.
"Gods, I hate going in blind." she mutters. "But I don't think we have a choice." She sighs and then nods. "Buff up, everyone, as much as possible. We'll have Sutton teleport us into the Tower...I'd prefer us to appear in a room that whomever has taken the place over least expects us to appear--a bedroom or sitting room, if Sutton can recall one large enough--or, perhaps, a meeting room of some kind."
K'Nara suggests that the students be left under the care of Spenser until the Emerald Dragons either secure the Cube or return for them.
Athalorn (Stoneskin) Monday May 7th, 2007 1:36:42 PM
The druid listens to K'Nara, and agrees with her plan. "Best to stay together I suppose."
He casts Stonekin on himself, preparing for the teleport. Whistling loudly, he looks to the sky for his friend.
Glannath Monday May 7th, 2007 1:37:19 PM
The eagle hears the shrill whistle, and swoops down, turning as he does so, flying straight and low to the wagons.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+8=12 Monday May 7th, 2007 4:45:54 PM
(OOC: With 300 xp, Lian will make nesxt level, 15th, in about 8400xp)
"Ingrge, will we be dispelled upon entry if we cast before going in? Will teleport be allowed? If I were to have a tower warded, I would certainly start with anti teleportation magicks." Knowledge arcana 12. (OOC: If Ingrge says they are warded from magic, Lian will wait to cast until entering.)
"YES!" The hand of Domi likes the slim odds. "Milo my friend, we're on! This'll be fun."
The monk hands out 1 Goodberry to each Emerald. "Administer it to anyone who drops."
He retrieves (move action) the groups wand of Bull's Strength and offers a charge to anyone wanting it.
Active Effects:
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Ingrge d20+23=34 d20+11=17 Monday May 7th, 2007 6:11:36 PM
Knowledge arcana roll DC 34 Listen DC 17
Ingrge ponders a few moments about what he knows about the "Cube" and remembers some things.
He is pulled away from his pondering by the conversations of the men at the back and scowls at them and then smiles as if inviting them to try and take something.
He then shakes his head as the eyes all blink out and then joins the conversation.
Well nothing happened to the eyes until they passed over/through the threshhold of the entry door. So I expect we would be safe until then. Any further than that I would have to see what magics are present at the door to see if I could thwart them.
Now before we send people off and make other decisions, lets find somewhere a little more private.
"Captain Sutton, Lieutenant Spenser, we need to find somewhere private and safe, any ideas? If so lead the way and quickly."
Sutton, how far would you say we were from the cube at this point?
Brother Bertram Monday May 7th, 2007 9:29:10 PM
Bertram checks his pouch and sorts through his precious gems, trying to decide which might be the most beneficial to the group if needed.
OOC: Aeralia Monday May 7th, 2007 9:59:39 PM
Question: I thought we have covered wagons? Was I incorrect in thinking this?
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Dm Jim: One covered wagon. The first wagon had it cover destroyed by several fireballs.
Olana Tuesday May 8th, 2007 12:07:13 AM
Olana looks on with approval as Aeralia disguises the students. Hopefully they wouldn't be part of the fight coming up, which was likely to be bloody, going off the previous one. Those young ones had seen enough bloodshed for the time being.
"Before we charge in, is there any way we could find out more about who controls the tower?" she asks her comrades. "They're obviously set up to expect trouble, going off what Spense has said. We might need a different approach. Taking in a captured one of us and asking about joining their 'gang' might give us a better look."
She knows one or two of the others have offered to draw the short straw for that plan.
Gunther d20+8=27 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 12:10:47 AM
The warrior casts about, looking for signs of trouble (Spot=27) as the others look into logistics. He tries to look calm and confident, but it's hard. Knowing that there were people out there looking for him and his kitties is unnerving. He worries most about the cubs, knowing they are the most vulnerable. Normally he would just release them to the wild, but they are still weaning... The warrior turns to Aeralia. "Ma'am, I know it's asking a lot, but is dere any vay you could cast Mage Armor on my kitties? Especially de little vons need more protection."
Milo Tuesday May 8th, 2007 1:37:13 AM
"I can tell you who controls the tower... a walking corpse... they just don't know it yet." Milo chuckles to himself, then looks up, "If someone has a communication spell of some kind, I can provide some recon. Invisibility wouldn't hurt either."
Falin d20+19=30 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 3:11:06 AM Listen 30
"Whatever we do we need to do it now before we attract anymore attention." He motions towards the 3 humans is chain mail.
Falin thinks for a second, "It is too bad we didn't bring along that anti-scry device that Parnoth brought us."
Aeralia d20-1=17 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 9:59:31 AM
Aeralia glances briefly towards the 3 humans as the third makes his comment.
"Actually, theres really no need to have you enter the city, you'll likely be better off in one of the outlaying villages. I want you to head back to the last village, and stay at the inn there," Aeralia says to the students quietly, hoping not to be overheard. "Same story, if anyone asks. Get some new clothes, and stay in your room as much as you can. Eat, rest, and wait for me to return."
Aeralia will then take the 4 into the covered wagon, and cast invisibility on each of them, explaining that it would help them slip away without being noticed, though it would only last about 10 minutes. She tells them to make sure they make it to a spot away from onlookers, and allow the invisibility to wear off before continuing towards the village.
She also casts see invisibility, and Arcane Sight on herself.
After that, Aeralia heads back out to see if there's been any changes, using her enchantments to follow the students path as she glances around (taking care not to 'watch them intently'). The sorceress also uses her arcane sight to look for any forms of divination upon the three men, as well as any others about, and any forms of abjuration upon the three men.
"I will Gunther, just give me a moment," the lovely young woman says, walking slowly towards the three mailed visitors as she inspects their enchantments.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Spot Check 17
Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes)
Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes)Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes)Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
(OOC: If something happens in the the 6 rounds (30 seconds) she's casting, let me know how many spells she got off beforehand and ill adjust my spell totals accordingly)
Athalorn d20+24=39 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 10:20:25 AM
"Glannath and I will go and take a closer look at the tower - from a distance, of course. Is that alright K'Nara? Ingrge?"
If there are no objections, the druid focuses on his own body, feeling the familiar transformation into Eagle form. He leaps again into the air, using his strong wings to carry him upwards, ad screeching for Glannath to follow.
They will fly over the town, looking for 'The Cube'. If it is obvious which building is teh tower, they circle it closely, near the top. Athalorn is watching for entrances high up, guards, anything really that will give them a better idea of the tower's defences and layout.
Spot: 39
Glannath d20+22=28 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 10:21:36 AM
The eagle, flying low at first, takes up into the air to fly above and to the side of Athalorn, happy for some airborne company again. He watches the tower also, looking for dangers.
Spot: 28
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:05:43 AM
Reaching into his pocket, he retrieves a scroll. Still has wand in had if anyone needs it.
He casts Protection from Fire and then he waits.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Tuesday May 8th, 2007 2:09:04 PM
OOC: my apologies, for some odd reason, I thought the group was IN the city already. K'Nara would NOT have the group buff up unless they were in the vicinity of the Cube and about to go in.
"Since the Eyes aren't working, then having Glannath get a bird's-eye view is a very good idea." the blade singer agrees. Meanwhile, she turns over in her head the options for the group.
Dm Jim: Tuesday May 8th, 2007 6:17:48 PM
OOC: I sent an email giveing a small amount of experience points to everyone to get all players even, since we go two new players. Did everyone get the email?
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Anthalorn and he wing mate take off and fly toward the Cube as the rest of the Dragons debate courses of action.
Olana asks for more information before preceeding. Milo is more direct and wants to investigate now.
Brother Bertram prepares himself as he fingers his gem.
Gunter keeps watch as ask Aeralia to help protect the cubs.
Aeralia finishes up disguising and enchanting the students and she can tell they are scared. "When will you come for us? What do we do if there is trouble? We have no spells since our spellbooks were destroyed."
Lian passes out goodberry to all his friends.
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ooc: Please list the goodberries in your post and any other party items you carry.
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Ingrge recalls that Star mage Guilds keep many magical protects, one being teleportation. Only those wizards that have a registered arcane mark (member of the guild) can teleport in. All others will be prevented. Also, it is possible that if the tower's inhabitants had time they may have been able to set up other more dangerous effects to prevent further infiltration.
Spenser answers Ingrge in low tones. "I have a safe place, but not for so many or all the baggage. Karen is still around and contacts me at least daily."
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Anthlorn flies over the Cube and it is a huge compound in the center of Apolis. On one side of the Cube is a large pile of bodies, scores of them. There is a large sign the reads. "Deposit Wizards here" It looks to be written in blood.
There appears to be dozens of ghouls and ghasts wondering the interior of the compound and there are warrens dug all over the nice grounds ruining its apperance. There do not appear to be any undead outside of the low wall.
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ooc: map tomorrow
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There are now nine armed and armored humans watching the Emerald dragons from between 20 - 50 feet away.
Spot check DC 31 for all except Antharlorn.
Dm Jim: Supplimental Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:36:11 PM
OOC: It was a quick post earlier so this is some additional information.
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The prying eyes took over 10 minutes to find the Cube and then find an entry point.
Sutton adds "The Cube is a good half mile (2640 feet) away in the heart of Apolis. Spenser, why is Karen not helping?"
Spenser adds "It is open season on Wizards and those that support them in Apolis. Most everyone else is left alone. The populace is just trying to stay out of the way and stay alive. Some are fleeing at least those that have nothing else to lose."
Aeralia watches the scared wizrd kids slink off invisible.
Aeralia takes more than a few moments to check out the 9 armed and armored humans. They have not weapons, but do have magical auras, not are enchantment though. There are some abjurations on a few (3)of them. There now appear to be two clerics and both are talking in hushed tone. Most of what can be overheard is positioning of the men as they spread out and pointing out powerful magical items. "Definately get Ingrge's cloak" "Do not forget K'Nara's sword." "Wait."
Three of the humans now have swords drawn.
More unarmored folk are rapidly moving away from the gate. Those that were in line are moving away. A fight seems to be brewing and the town folk sense it.
Falin d20+19=33 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 12:23:03 AM Spot 33
Falin takes the goodberry from Lina, thanking him as he does.
"We had better decide what we are going to be doing or our hand will be dealt for us." He motions towards the men begining to spread out.
"Are we going to defend ourselves or our we going to go along with them to find out what is going on? And should someone let Sturdevant know abotu the Cube since it was in his presence we were presented this mission? Might be something he wants to know."
Party Stuff -Goodberries -Wand of Haste -Immovable Rod (4 ea) -Elemental Gem (Fire)
Athalorn & Glannath Wednesday May 9th, 2007 1:26:22 AM
The eagles continue circling over the cube, amazed at what appears to be going on inside the compound. Athalorn is especially alarmed at the pile of bodies, a sense of sadness filling his heart as he swoops low over the corpses.
The birds continue circling for a few moments, bravery bringing their flight closer to the compound. They begin to return to the wagons, lifting high again, to report back to the Dragons.
ooc: were there any obvious entrances high up on the building?
Olana d20+15=21 d20+12=20 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 1:41:15 AM
"I recommend we retreat and get into town where there isn't a wall. We could walk into this welcoming committee, but I'd rather save my strength to be honest," says Olana.
She takes a look this way and that for possible escape routes.
Spot 21 Survival 20
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=23 d20+11=30 13d6(5+5+5+2+5+6+2+6+4+1+6+2+3)=52 d20+15=31 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 7:28:50 AM
(ooc: a map for positioning would be helpful. It is limiting what I thinking about doing.)
Spot 23 Listen 30
Ingrge overhearing the conversation of the approaching men, Ingrge seems to ignore it and then turning as if to talk to one of his party members casts a spell setting the primary target as one of the clerics and the other 9-11 as secondary targets and sends a lightening bolt streaking from one to the next.
Chain Lightening, 52 points damage primary, 26 points damage secondary targets, Relfex DC 29 for half damage, SR 31
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF, BS) Wednesday May 9th, 2007 12:19:38 PM
OOC: Jim, please read Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:05:43 AM, I DID put the berries and party resources into my posts the last few times!!
Lian casts Bulls Strength from his tattoo, still has scroll and wand in hand (enlarge scroll, bs wand).
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (3 mins)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Wednesday May 9th, 2007 2:10:55 PM
OOC: I didn't receive any Email on XP
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"We shouldn't be more then a day or so," Aeralia tells the students before they leave. "If you hear of something happening to us, or we don't return, DON'T come looking for us. Use the money to travel back home, as you can. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Use your heads. I've faith in you."
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Aeralia continues to advance towards the mailed travellers, looking over the bystanders. She was preparing to kick off a few charming spells, until her hair rises on end from the static as Ingrge's lightning bolt streaks over her shoulder towards the cleric.
"Ingrge! What are you doing!?!" Aeralia cries, watching as the bolt arcs towards others in the area.
Concentrating on one of the clerics amongst the targets, Aeralia uses her arcane sight to decern what sort of threat their spellcasting may be, and how well they might be able to recover from such an attack.
"I think your getting a little to into the part of the villian, Ingrge," Aeralia says towards the elven wizard, sliping a wand from her belt as she takes a few more steps towards the group of men.
If most of the targets seem heavily wounded (or dead), Aeralia will move further towards them, otherwise she waits to see any sort of retaliation. ~~~~~~~~
OOC: Standard Action: Arcane Sight - study one cleric Move Equivelent: Retrieve Wand of Cure Light Wounds from hip
Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
OOC: Matt T. Wednesday May 9th, 2007 2:16:40 PM
OOC: I am getting married on Saturday. I plan to have time to post, but who knows how things will get before then (how much stuff did we forget to plan, etc!!).
I will do my best to post at least once a day, but if I don't get a chance to, thats why.
Gunther (SR 13, AC33, HP127/127) Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=26 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 3:24:15 PM
Gunther sighs as Ingrge's lightening bolt goes off. So much for being subtle. Still, from the looks of things, a fight was going to go down (Spot=26), and he'd rather not let them get all buffed up before that happens.
Activating his tattoo, Gunther moves closer to Delilah and the cubs. He watches to see what the cleric's response is before he commits to the battle.
Brother Bertram AC32 HP 116 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 3:33:26 PM
Bertram readies himself for the battle, his axe in one hand, the gems in a pouch within easy reach.
Dm Jim: Spoiling Attack!! d100=97 Ingrge d100=33 bb d20+8=22 d20+5=18 d20+5=23 d4=2 d4=4 d4=4 d4=3 d20+3=16 d20+3=12 d20+3=21 d20+3=23 d20+3=18 d20+3=14 d20+3=17 d20+3=19 d20+3=15 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 5:26:32 PM
OOC: I have emailed a map of the Cube as viewed by Anthalorn.
Lian/Falin do an excellent job of listing party resources, but I need everyone else to do the same.
We are in combat rounds
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Anthlorn and his wing man circle the Cube compound on the clear day. There is little wind, but the air seems to be made for flying today.
There is one gate in the low wall of the compound and that strange stone structure over what appears to be an entrance of sorts. There are two buildings that are built into the wall of the compound. Sutton did mention that there was housing for guards and a school on the site.
The manicured lawn is spoiled in many areas by ghouls and ghasts and their burrow. Many of the burrows are around the pile of bodies. Many of the bodies are young humans and elves.
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Olana suggest retreating out of the city and regrouping as several more men tighten the ring around the Emerald Dragons and their wagons. There may even be more that are getting the courage to join those nine already encircling the heroes.
Lian grows in size and get an "OoHH." From one of the warriors the Dragons are facing. Lian's hands are occupied, but those deadly feet and knees are still at the ready.
Falin wonders if Sturdevant needs to be informed of the situation in Apolis and how soon the situation will deteriorate.
Falin does not have to wait long, and Ingrge makes his spoiling attack and catches all of those encircling the wagons with lightning.
Gunther activates his tattoo (which one?) and moves closer to the lions.
Brother Bertram stays ready.
Aeralia was preparing for subtle action, but Ingrge took care of that. The sorcereress get ready her healing wand.
Some of the Emeralds as if rooted to the ground, stand around in stock as Ingrge initiates an attack.
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OOC: Anyone that made their DC 31 spot check: Notices three figures pop up from the back side of one of the roofs several streets over. The building is three stories and at least 100 yards away (300 feet). The peak of the roof offers cover to the figures. If you made your spot check you are not flat footed and gain the full benefit of your dexterity.
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Three arrows of magical origin streak at the party and strike at Brother Bertram
No benifit for Dex if any
Touch AC 22 damage 8 (acid) Touch AC 18 damage 6 (acid) Touch AC 23 damage 7 (acid)
Concentration check to cast spells DC 20
Ingrge is blocked from viewing the attacking spellusers by one of the wagons. Easily rectified by moving 10 feet.
All of those struck by Ingrge lighting bolt take the full brunt of the blast. Several are obviously dead, especially the first cleric hit, some are unconcious, and two are running away. One man yells "I done. Keep your magic and your heads." as he stumbles away, his hair standing on end.
There are a few people in the thin surrounding crowd, that are doing their best to slink away.
It appears to be a rout at least for the ground pounders.
Spot check DC 18 to see the spell users.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 118 minutes d20+24=39 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 5:58:20 PM
The druid, high overhead now, sees commotion at the gates, and begins winging his way back toward the party.
As he nears the gate, he sees figures on the rooftops with bows. Spot = 39
ooc: Can Athalorn make this check and see the characters?
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 Goodberry
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Dm Jim: You spot is good enough to see, even though you are a half a mile away (2700 feet). It may take you more than a few rounds to make it back to the gate.
Lets say you saw the chain lighting and then the figures on the rooftops, but not much else.
Lets give you a shot: DC 40 to see individual party memebers. Go ahead and post again to see the party memebers individual actions.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency 4d10(7+4+8+10)+4=33 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 7:12:26 PM
Having cast his bolts, Arelia questions his reasons for a pre-emptive strike and he shrugs and replies. I am firmly suggesting to other that they might wnat to find somewhere else to go. There were after all planning to attack us and steal our things. or did you not hear them?"
Then taking advantage of the benefit of cover for the moment from whoever is attacking Bretram, Ingrge grabs a wand, Summon Monster IV, out of his quiver and then communicates with Bertram.
"Brother Bertram where exactly are those magical bolts coming from?"
Getting his reply Ingrge activates the wand eventually bringing into existance a Celestial Giant Eagle 60 feet away and heading toward the spell casters.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68) Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:26:03 AM
"Find cover!" yells Olana. She didnt see the archers, but Bertram getting hammered with arrows was evidence enough.
"Bert? You okay? Anyone see where those arrows came from?"
Athalorn d20+24=32 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:27:57 AM
The druid heads in the direction of the three figures on the rooftops, not towards the party, as he is unable to see the individual party members. Spot = 32
ooc: Thanks Jim. If I am 2700' from the gate, is it the same distance to the three archers on the roof?
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Dm Jim: I will give you the benifit of the doubt. You are 2500 feet from the attackers.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) d20+11=16 Thursday May 10th, 2007 8:33:53 AM
(OOC: Jim, please note, during the last round Lian did not GROW in size, just in muscle.)
NOW the monk casts Enlarge Person upon himself from the scroll (standard action). He pockets the wand (move action) and his hands begin to glow with bright green flame (Free Action). Lian looks into the sky and watches Athalorn's movements.
Spot 16
Lian looks toward the guard making the exclamation. "Trust me pal, it gets better! Oooh, where you going?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
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Dm Jim: I missed it. No problem as we can save the "Oohh" for this round.
Remember Anthalorn is a half a mile away and very difficult, but not impossible to see.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+32=48 d20+27=38 d20+22=31 d20+10=16 d8+10=11 d8+10=17 d8+10=18 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:14:01 PM
Falin sees the enemy archers and realizes his niche to the group. It is his ability to attack at a distance.
He brings his bow up aside his face and draws back. The well cared for bow moves under Falins guided hand like a two lovers intertwined. Holding the string back for only a second he releases. His short hair moving slightly as the bow string returns to normal. He quickly draws back with another arrow repeats two more times.
Falin smiles at the sound and sight of his arrows sinking.
OOC: Jim, all of my attacks are on one archer at a time. I wasn't sure how you were labeling them. Also, using +5 arrows. Want to make sure they go down quick.
AC 48 HP 11 AC 38 HP 17 AC 31 HP 18
Party Stuff: -Goodberries -Wand of Haste -Immovable Rod (4 ea) -Elemental Gem (Fire)
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) d20+18=38 d20-1=10 d8+1=8 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:14:12 PM
Aeralia continues to slip towards one of the fallen men, looking quickly to find one who might appear to be alive (or at least one who is clearly not dead).
The sorceress taps the indiviual with her wand lightly, forcing the magics from the wand with force of her personality. (Healing 8 pts)
"Where are they?" Aeralia says, spinning and looking for the casters, noting Bertrams acid burns.
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Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level??, 50 charges)
Brother Bertram 13d6(6+1+6+2+2+2+5+3+1+5+3+2+6)+13=57 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:23:00 PM
Bertrm grits his teeth in pain and motions towards where he was attacked from. He immediately calls out to Domi and is rewarded by a large pillar of fire falling from the sky where the offending party is gathered. (Flamestrike 57 HP damage-half no save)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=10 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:30:38 PM
Gunther grimaces as Bertram gets slammed. Though he looks like he's got things under control, considering he just called down fire from the heavens! Looking around the battlefield, Gunther sighs (Spot=10). All the ground troups are either dead or fleeing and the archers are out of his reach. Wonder if this little foray attracted any attention? Reaching into his pack, he pulls out a potion and gulps it down (Enlarge Person). Growing to huge proportions, he looks around for the next threat.
OOC: My bad. Activated Charm Animal tattoo last round.
1 Goodberry
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+1=10 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:40:23 PM
Ingrge's lightning strikes as well as the arrows from wherever definitely tip off K'Nara that they're not going to be able to sneak into town. She takes Olana's advice and immediately dives for cover (assuming there's somewhere to dive.)
She looks around her, squinting about and trying to figure out the situation and the best way to handle it.
OOC: K'Nara has rolled a 10 for a voluntary Spot check. Perhaps it's time I invested in a white cane for her...
Dm Jim: Looking for Targets d20+14=15 Bertram concentration check d6=2 spell user d4=3 d4=4 d4=4 d4=1 d20+8=27 d20+5=10 d4=4 d4=4 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:05:47 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds. As a result, please post AC and hit points and spells in effect.
9 out of 10 poster, better
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Anthlorn strains to see what is occurring by the gate to Apolis as he saw many flashes of lighting and heard the retort of thunder. The eagles start to move at high speed back the way they came. The ground quickly moves under wing, but will they get back in time, it is a long way.
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DC 35 spot check (DC 25 for Lian and Gunther) to see individual actions of the Emeralds and DC 26 spot check to see the attackers (roll separately). The DC will drop each round. Please keep track of your range from the party in your post.
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Ingrge briefly explains his actions to those of his friends that questioned them. Ingrge's logic seems to be sound as the thin crowd is dispersing with all haste, as they seem to have lost their taste of Dragon. The wizard then pulls his wand and summons a beautiful eagle and awaits Bertram's response for where to send it.
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DC 15 spot check (all but Anthalorn) and then four DC 15 sense motive checks to pick out shady characters attempting to blend with the dispersing crowd. Before dispersing the crowd was approximately 100 feet from the Emerald's two wagons. The crowd was comprised of small groups of people at all points of the compass.
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Dellintu is also taking cover in the shadow of the same wagon that Ingrge is behind and he questions the Dragon "What do you want me and the twins to do?"
Olana calls for cover and asks if her friend Bertram is alright, but she get no response. Olana pulls her bow and scans the area looks to send arrow back at their tormentors.
Lian now grows in size after adding strength last round and get a wave from one of the stumbling blasted warrior "You will get no quarrel from me." The warrior never looks at Lian as he moves down the street keeping his back to the giant monk, followed closely by the other surviving warrior who only grunts.
The men on the ground are twitching and some give the occasional moan. Several are deathly quite.
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DC 27 to spot Anthalorn the eagle streaking back toward the group. The DC will be reduce each round as the distance closes. The DC will drop to 17 if you take a full round action to look for the eagles.
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Neither K'Nara or Gunther can see the attackers, but know that the arrows came from the east side of the road. Gunther gulps a potion and grows in size, matching Lian, and also elicits an "Ahh" from the retreating crowd.
K'Nara dives for cover on the west side of one of the wagons and has full cover.
Brother Bertram feels the acid from the arrows burn his flesh (DC 16 spellcraft to determine them as acid arrow spells) and it effects his spellcasting as his concentration lapses
failed concentration check 15
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Ooc: What is Brother Bertram's AC touch and otherwise? Also you spell would have failed for lack of a spot check and distance. Please read the posts.
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Falin feels in his element and lets thre arrows fly and all find their mark and one of spell users falls back bahind the peak of the roof. Falin targeted the left most spell user.
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ooc: Falin please take range into account when you attack: 110 yards (330 feet)
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Aeralia sneaks forward and takes one of the critically injured warriors with her wand and is rewarded by his taking a breath and the color returning to his cheeks. It appeared that he was not breathing and most likly the bolt had stopped his heart. The man blinks and still does not look well as he rises to sitting position.
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Bertram is burned by the acid from the three arrows stuck in his body for an additional 20 damage.
Concentration check of DC 24 to cast any spell
Two more acid arrows look for the Cleric of Domi's hide.
Touch AC 27 damage 8 Touch AC 10 damage 8, but I believe it is a miss and it is not counted into the concentration check.
Total damage to Bertram through two rounds is 48 and counting.
The two remaining spell users make great use of their cover after Falin's attack and now have an additional 20% concelment from direct attacks. They seem concerned that Falin found the mark so easily.
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OOC: Everyone knows there are attackers at range and now have full benefit of dexterity, whether you spotted the spell users or not.
DC 16 to spot the offending spell users. You can have 100 % cover from direct fire from either wagon if you so choose, but you can not attack and must state that you are seeking cover. K'Nara, Ingrge, Delintu, Sonara and Donara each have 100 % cover currently.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 118 minutes d20+24=44 d20+24=26 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:44:21 PM
Athalorn seeks the attackers with his keen eyes, and spots them clearly on a rooftop some distance away. (Spot DC 44 for attackers.)
He tries to find the Dragons, but they are lost somewhere in the distance, beyond the gate, though he can just make out the figures of Gunther and Lian. They seem huge, and Athalorn quickly realises they are enlarged again. He heads straight for the attackers on the roof, flying at tremendous speed through the air.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
Glannath AC 25 HP 47 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:45:24 PM
The eagle follows Athalorn at a great pace through the air
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47, some cover)[Jay B] d20+2=10 d20+14=15 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:56:03 PM
The wood elf watches Falin rise and fire, so she stands, takes aim in the same general direction and fires once (masterwork arrow).
(Spot 10)
(Missed, rolled a natural 1)
The arrow goes soaring over the wall. The elf adjusts slightly and prepares to fire again.
Lucia [Jay B] Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:58:42 PM "Knara, lets see if their are any invisible foes about." Suggests the sword openly.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) Thursday May 10th, 2007 6:07:14 PM
The monk is pretty sure the best position for him is inside the walls near one of the out buildings. (Not sure of the groups position as it is not on the map.) Lian moves toward what looks to be a guard tower and whispers into his ring. Ingrge, if you set the bodies on fire, it might help to smoke them out. The place has to have windows.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Supplimental Thursday May 10th, 2007 6:29:27 PM
Once you spot the spellcasters it is no longer necessary do so again.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+32=47 d20+27=35 d20+22=42 d20+22=24 d8+10=15 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Thursday May 10th, 2007 10:05:20 PM OOC: Jim I did take range incriment into account. I took a -6 to hit the enemy. I should have rolled a +39, but I rolled a + 32 to hit. Also, my bow is seeking so that negates any concealment bonus they may have.
Falin looks to the archers again and fires on #2.
"Only a price of 9,000 gp on my head?" Falin says. "I think maybe they should rethink their numbers."
Attack #3 is a possible crit. Second AC roll was a 24.
AC 47 HP 15 AC 35 HP 13 AC 42 HP 15 (if crit HP 20)
DM Sanity Note Highlight to display spoiler: { Jim wanted to make sure you knew I was keeping track of my arrows. This is the count I have after this last battle.
42 normal 16 +5 20 wood tipped
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Dm Jim: You are dangerous!! Thanks for taking the range into account.
Jamie: Yeah I can hit just about anything, but I still only do as much damage as the arrow.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=22 3d6(6+5+3)=14 2d6(6+4)=10 d20+15=32 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:00:59 AM
"Delintu get invisible and then take care of any healing, with that wand you are carrying for now, starting with Bertram. (casts invisbility sphere)
Donara stay here for the moment make your self invisible and prepare for a combat spell as soon as you have someone in range. (casts invisibility)
Ingrge guides the eagle upward and peering around the corner of the wagon DC 22 and spots the mages giving the eagle the directions to gain altitude for a full dive attack as soon as it is close enough.
Having spotted the offensive mages, Ingrge quickly casts a spell of his own, Ice storm to catch as many of the mages as possible. 14 points bludgeoning damage + 10 cold damage to each mage caught in the storm 20 ft radius. No save, SR 32.
Dm Jim: Sutton and Spenser d20+5=24 d20+8=27 d20+10=12 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:13:21 AM
Spenser is without a ranged weapon so he take advantage of as much cover from the wagon and looks for the foes.
Spot 24
"Sutton, I got two guys! Top of the peak, blue building three streets over." Spenser points.
Aid another
Sutton spot 27
"Got'em"
Sutton takes aim and fires his heavy cross bow.
AC 12
Unfortunately, Suttons eyes are better than his aim as he hit a building two streets over, not three.
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OOC: I will not be providing a map as all the close combat troops are dead, dying or turning tail. It has turned into a brief ranged combat.
Milo (AC 30, hp 104/104): haste from boots d20+17=32 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:35:14 AM
Spotting their attackers, Milo shouts to anyone listening, "Follow me." Clicking his heels, the halfling activates his boots, and makes all due haste toward the ranged attackers.
OOC: Sorry for the absence folks. Business took me out of town, where I thought I'd have full internet access. I was sadly mistaken. Spot check DC 32.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68) d20+15=26 d20+15=19 d20+15=33 d20+15=21 d20+15=20 d20+15=27 d20+15=25 Friday May 11th, 2007 1:19:51 AM
Olana growls. She can see the attackers, but right now they're out of her range. And now everyone is off down the street, friends, enemies an' all.
"Careful!" she yells at Milo as he heads off, pointing at various shady rascals slinking off down the street.
She dashes over to Bert and, if it looks like they'll come out clean, starts pulling arrows out of his hide.
Jerry Friday May 11th, 2007 12:47:51 PM
We're winding up in the Nook folks. So please go post and let everyone know your preferences for who we invite, in what order, and how.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) Friday May 11th, 2007 1:39:19 PM
Hearing Milo, Lian changes directions in mid-stride and follows the halfling, catching up with him fast.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Lucia! [Jay B] Friday May 11th, 2007 1:46:42 PM 'Come on lady, wake up! Your not getting paid to lolly-gag. Lets see what there is to see! Hey, does that monk know where he's going? He looks confused. '
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+1=11 Friday May 11th, 2007 1:54:37 PM
K'Nara lets loose a string of oaths.
"This is NOT how this 'quick little trip' is supposed to be going..!" she says in the Wold's biggest understatement. If K'Nara isn't close enough to Ingrge and the Culverwood elves, she'll move to where they are first (obviously using the cover of the wagons as much as possible.)
"I want someone with a Cure wand to cover Bertram and Falin." she says, pulling her sword from her scabbard. "I'm going to go see if I can get to the archers on the east side of the road." K'Nara looks around before attempting to cross to the east side of the road in a semi-crouch, seeking targets.
OOC: sucky Spot roll, anyone? K'Nara gets 11.
Dm Jim: Ending Hostilies the Hard Way Friday May 11th, 2007 6:56:49 PM
OOC: We are out of combat rounds.
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Anthalorn picks out the spell users on the roof and heads their way, unknowing of the havoc that will befall them in the next few moments. First three arrows strike one of the spell users, two in the head and one in the throat (a very nice grouping). The human pin cooshion stands up involuntarily and windmills his arms before chucks of ice rain down on the pair. Several chunks of ice break large holes in the roof. The archery target falls backwards and slides off the slippery roof to crash into the street below (only seen by Anthalorn). The remaining spell user falls into the attic of the structure.
Screams can be heard over by the three story house that the spell users were using for cover. Anthalorn can see that the ice storm spell was larger than the building and some ice went into the streets on either side of the building. Not to mention that much of the ice that struck the roof slide down into the street below. Fighting in a city could prove tough on the inhabitants.
Ingrge celistial eagle circles over the blue inn.
Sonara has no luck with the bow, but does find the broad side of a barn, just the wrong one. Sutton is not much better.
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OOC: Sonara posted twice. I deleted the second post.
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Lucia eggs K'Nara into action and the blade singer unleashes the sword.
Lian give up his pursuit of the lightning bolted survivors and catches up with Milo in his trek to find the structure that the spell users were using for cover. It takes the pair just under a minute to find the blue three story inn (100 yards away as the eagle flys). The inn was only over three streets, the problem was finding the correct cross street. The people on the streets give way as the oversized monk tramps along. The pair reaches the front of the inn and finds two badly injured women and one dead man and lots of ice.
Once the pair finds the rear of the inn they find two very dead spell users, each with three arrows in them and battered by ice. There are also two other injured men as a result of the ice.
There is a small crowd milling about and attempting to comfort those that are injured. All are flabbergasted by the appearance of the ice "By Domi, we must be cursed." And "It must be magic." Are typical themes of distress.
Donara goes invisible at Ingrge urging along with Dellintu. Dellintu also moves over to Brother Bertram ready to assist. The Dwarf also goes invisible.
Olana checks on Brother Bertram and finds that she can not remove the bolts of acid as they are not made of wood and metal but of magic and acid (acid arrow). Olana calls out caution to her Milo. Olana goes invisible and it makes further inspection very difficult.
Aeralia continues to hover over the warrior she just saved and he looks up at her "Thank you kindly ma'am. That was right nice of you considering the situation." The man now goes to a sitting position. "No offense, but I think I have had enough of you and your friends for a life time."
Brother Bertram seems paralyzed by the acid arrow. Two of the arrows end, but two more burn on into the dwarf.
16 more damage
Total damage 64 points
Gunther stays with his cats as he appears more concerned for their saftey at the moment.
More people are returning to the streets as the worst appears to be over.
Spenser pipes up "That should make them think twice, at least until dark. They are stronger at night. At least that is when the vampires reign supreme. We should expect retribution for this rebuff." Speners smiles as he finally feels confident to strike back. "Welcome to Apolis Emerald Dragons, its good to have ya."
Ingrge: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency 3d8(8+3+5)+5=21 Friday May 11th, 2007 7:55:08 PM
Taking a moment to send the Celestial eagle on to the Cube with instructions attack anything undead it comes across, Ingrge turns back to Spenser.
"So Spenser, what this I hear about the Catacombs being shut down? And secondly lead us out of here to the safe house you were talking about."
Dellintu releases a healing charge on Bertram cure moderate wounds. 21 points
Brother Bertram HP AC 32 HP 80 4d8(3+3+7+2)+13=28 Friday May 11th, 2007 9:45:21 PM
The pain courses through Bertram's burned body, constricting his muscles making him unable to move for moments. Then he howls and begins praying for healing as the full realization of how badly he had been hurt shocks him into action. (OOC Cure Critical for 28hp)
SPELL LIST LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal (Traded for Cure Critical) Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2(2-Used) True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass) Blade Barrier(USED) Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass)
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Dm Jim: Please pay attention. Your spell list is from the last battle and you have not rolled any of your concentration check. I will let this one go as combat is over (after another 8 points of damage. Also please record your own hit points/damage/curing correctly.
I will let you correct your spell list if you do it befor I next post, late Monday night, if not you will be stuck with it.
Milo Saturday May 12th, 2007 11:50:23 AM
Not sure who to trust at the moment, Milo checks on those injured nonetheless. He asks random onlookers what they saw, and listens actively only to those who manage to speak coherently regarding the battle.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) d20+11=22 d20+22=27 Saturday May 12th, 2007 1:28:38 PM
Shrinking back to normal, the elf listens with Milo. However, the monk isn't really taking much in, he's more worried about ambush.
Spot 22, Listen 27
He takes this opportunity, once the onlookers have gone, to cast Deeper Darkness onto a copper and then pockets it inside a black pouch by itself.
"The Catacombs are closed here?! Wow, why? I had wanted to stop in?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
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Dm Jim: Why the "?" by the lavender ioun stone??????
Athalorn & Glannath Sunday May 13th, 2007 10:00:05 AM
The eagles fly to the building that was damaged by ice. Once there, they circle the structure, keeping watch over the area from high up.
Sonora [Jay B] Sunday May 13th, 2007 12:59:20 PM
"The Catacombs? Thats that magic store right? Can we stop and get me a magic bow..." She shakes her mundane looking longbow. "... this thing stopped working." She looks down the length of the bowstring as if checking it for flaws. "Maybe its the arrows. Can anyone magic these arrows or the bow?"
(Kent, what Craft does Sonora have? You have 1 rank in Craft but nothing listed. I would like a description too please. :))
Falin Sunday May 13th, 2007 6:00:39 PM
Seeing that the battle, for the most part, is over he places his bow over his shoulder and quickly pulls out 3 pieces of chalk and begins to crush them up in his hands while walking over to Brother Bertram. "I don't know how this will work on magical acid, but it helps with real acid." He places the ground up chalk on the wounds hoping to help in some way.
Over his ring he calls to Sturdevant and lets him know about the ambush and the situation at the tower.
K'Nara Sunday May 13th, 2007 9:33:13 PM
K'Nara stands still, glaring about her with narrowed hazel eyes.
"I am really starting to get ticked off at this feeling like we're behind a skittles ball." she says through clenched teeth, then returns to the rest of the group. "We need a plan...a good plan."
Posting Reports for Monday May 14th, 2007 7:11:53 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of May 7,2007
Gunther Monday May 14th, 2007 8:18:42 AM
Gunther sighs. He had been practically useless in this combat, and that's never a good feeling. Still, the Dragons and the kitties were all unharmed, so there was some comfort there.
When talk of vampires is raised, Gunther starts. "Just like in Harrowed Moon..." he mutters. "Miss K'nara, I tink ve need to get moving." he says with a large deal of conviction.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Monday May 14th, 2007 12:34:04 PM
(OOC: Oh, the '?' by the stone was because I wasn't sure it, when looted, it was unused or not. Kent clarified it was unused.)
"Vampires are easy enough to deal with. But I don't like the fact that there might be spellcasters making them tougher to handle." He more or less shrug off the vampires as a small issue, the arcanists in the Cube seem to bother him most. "I still say a full on attack, now, would be best. We might be able to send a small group to deal with the vampires while they sleep, provided they can be found." He absently squeezes his silver holy symbol around his neck.
"I think we run well on the cuff Knara. I don't think planning is all its cracked up to be. They are hardly expecting a raid by the 'cover of daylight!'" He snickers at his own joke. "Besides, your going to be leading, I doubt we'll have a problem." He smiles at the red head. "What do you want to do? Your gut I mean? What feels right?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Aeralia d20-1=12 d20-1=19 d20-1=11 d20-1=2 d20-1=7 d20+21=29 d20+21=24 d20+21=41 d20+21=27 d20+21=33 d8+1=7 d8+1=5 d8+1=8 d8+1=2 d8+1=5 Monday May 14th, 2007 4:49:50 PM
"My apologies for our actions, but I can understand your concern," Aeralia says to the wounded man, taping him once more with the wand. "Check for any others that are still alive, and I will see you on your way without further harm."
Aeralia continues her suggested course of action, checking for any other survivors of Ingrge's actions, applying healing to those she might save. She'll hurry over if the wounded man mentions any others that are alive.
The sorceress shoots Ingrge a few dirty glances as she continues clean up, and awaits a decision from K'nara, hoping that it would lead to less innocent bloodshed than they had already seen.
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
(OOC: Jim, let me know how many charges she expends from the wand, beside the 2 now spent on the first man.)
K'Nara Monday May 14th, 2007 5:20:54 PM
K'Nara's scowl threatens to become a permanent feature on her slightly-freckled face.
"We must find a place to get a breather--buff up with protective spells and then go kick Cube butt." the blade singer says firmly. "We'll keep having to waste time...and resources..." Here she glances at Aeralia, who seems to be healing up the foolish people who were attacking the Emeralds, "...if we continue to take too long to get to the Cube."
Olana Monday May 14th, 2007 6:26:20 PM
"Vampires?" Olana wrinkles her nose in disgust. "Is that what we're up against? Spencer? Where can we hide out?"
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 72 d20+9=12 Monday May 14th, 2007 9:33:50 PM
Bertram grimaces as he again feels the burn from the acidic arrows. It is too much and he cannot focus on a healing spell.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
Dm JIm: Afterglow of Battle - Questions Monday May 14th, 2007 10:00:47 PM
OOC: Brother Bertram has the spells listed in his last post until he prays for new one.
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Anthalorn eventually reaches the ice storm damaged roof but does not find a body. What happened to the last spell user? He is nowhere to be found.
Ingrge sends the eagle to the Cube to go hunting and there is a gleam in its eye as it races off.
Lian and Milo check out the scene in front and behind the blue painted three story inn that is now in badly needed roof repairs. There are several patrons yelling at what appears to be the proprietor. Milo and Lian can not find out any information from the bystanders injured or onlookers as none of them knew what was happening before it started to rain ice.
The investigative pair return to the Dragons.
Dellintu cures Brother Bertram and he cures himself as the acid arrows burn themselves out (additional 8 hps damage).
Brother Bertram is now down only 23 hit points.
Falin contact Sturdevant and gives him a quick update on the situation in Apolis "Keep me posted Master Archer when you get more details. I will meet you and the Dragons at Sagetome's cave in a few weeks."
Aeralia saves the one antagonist, but it seems that the balance have dies or gotten away. There are six bodies in the middle of the street. "Ma'am there are people in this city that this your friends harm. I am right pleased you saved me. I would be even more pleased if you let me go. I promise you will get no more trouble from me." The man stands and help Aeralia to her feet. "I choose the easy path. I am lazy and weak and always take the easy money."
Lian and Ingrge looks to K'Nara for a plan of action.
Lian and Ingrge each ask Spenser some questions and the young man looks each in the face and then to Sutton before answering "Karen went to shut down this branch of the Catacombs when she went to find Oxford in Plateau City. Somthing about the bad guy having acess to easy magic was not to her liking." Spenser seems reluctant to go on but does "I have a root celler set up for karen and I. I normally guard her during the day and then she hunt the vampire wizard at night. There is one roaming the city, hunting those that had any alligence to the Cube Karen sent me to find you Dragons. The root celler is not large and may not fit all of you, let alone the wagons, horses or the lions." Spenser looks at Ingrge "Do we go?"
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ooc: Please post AC, hit points and spell lists
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 116 minutes Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:34:07 AM
The eagles, unaware of the conversations among the Dragons, return to the group. Athalorn swoops low and lands on a wall near to K'Nara, waiting to see if the party have use of his wings.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
Glannath AC 25 HP 47/47 Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:34:49 AM
The eagle stays airborne, watching his friend.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 8:08:32 AM
Gunther nods. Rest first, then hunt. When the root cellar is mentioned, Gunther smiles. "Miss K'nara...since my kitties and I von't fit anyvay, I volunteer to post vatch. Ve could keep in touch by de rings."
Gunther looks over at Brother Bertram with a toothy grin. "I don't suppose you have a daylight spell handy?? I don't tink de vampires vould like dat!"
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:31:38 AM
Turning to Milo, the monk says with a crooked smile, "See, I knew a Hand of Glory would come in... forgive the pun, handy." He winks. "Daylight is a great defensive spell for this specific situation, but keep in mind that the vampires will likely have minions... wolves, rats and other children of the night, not to mention other beings they are controlling. The minions do not shy from daylight. And can we be sure we're not being misled with this information? Fact is, Knara is right. Every turn made lately seems designed to make us waste resources." Smirks the elf. A shudder engulfs the monks body for some reason.
"Given the current information, we should rest, prepare for the vampires and hope for the best."
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:36:30 AM
"Vampires?" Squeals the wood elf. "I don't think I wanna be here anymore."
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:50:15 AM 'You Dragons sure do like to rest alot. I think you should go in with swords blazing!! I mean... really, against vampires! You've fought worse things with less resources. But your the boss, Red.' Says the sword.
Thaeri (AC 20, Hps 24)[Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:42:21 PM
The panther moves close to Gunther and nudges his elbow, looking up at him, purring. She must feel her master's unease.
K'Nara Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:49:52 PM
"We need to get in touch with Karen--" K'Nara states firmly, "--as well as get these large vehicles out of sight." She turns to Spenser (or Sutton, or whomever that guy is that came to tell the Emeralds about the situation.)
"We need to find a place to stash the carts, as well as somewhere that we can temporarily house these animals." she tells the man. "Then the rest of us can go wait for Karen at the place you've set up for her. While we're there, we can prepare for what we need to do."
Brother Bertram OOC Tuesday May 15th, 2007 4:15:54 PM
Jim my updated list is in my post as you requested-you said I had to update it or I was stuck with it and I did?
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Dm JIm: Missed it last night. I was up 22 hours before I posted. I saw it today, thanks.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+19=39 d20+19=30 Tuesday May 15th, 2007 4:44:56 PM
Falin follows the others as they decide on what to do. He keeps an eye out for any other followers.
Walking up to Ingrge Falin asks, "Could I get ahold of those arrows? I am begining to run low. Thanks."
Spot 39 Listen 30
Sonara Tuesday May 15th, 2007 5:38:58 PM
Sticking with the 'main' archer of the group, Sonara is with Falin when he askes for arrows. She smiles and bats her fairly beautiful, almond shaped, green/blue eyes at the weapon mage. "Me too? I need something better." Its pretty obvious that she doesn't use the 'feminine wiles' much.
(OOC: Hmmm... I never asked if Sonara is female or male. Kent? I was just looking at the stats and I certainly thought a 19 strength was a bit high. Answer please. I'll actually like having another female in the group though. Its more balancing.)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) 2nd Post Tuesday May 15th, 2007 6:00:51 PM
Falin breaks a small smile when Sonara approaches. "I am sure we can find something, but do not rely completely on magic to get the job done. I can train you to become as good and possibly better than me." He looks at her for a second. "It would take discipline and hard work though."
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 7:33:36 PM
Aeralia accepts the mans hand in helping her up, the sorceress appearing a bit saddened that his was the only life she could save. "Attacking the Emerald Dragons certainly wouldn't be one of the first easy paths for you to take, as I'm sure you've discovered," Aeralia says in response to the mans words.
"But, I would not keep you against your will. You are free to leave as you like." Looking about the corpses one last time, the young woman continues. "I would suggest you be a little more honest and selective in your employment, though. This bloodshed could have been avoided if you all would have been more interested in the 'whos' and 'whys' of your task."
"If you were truthful of your wish to not cross paths again, then just make sure the 'trouble' you show is only directed towards those that really deserve it."
After a few moments, when he begins to leave, Aeralia adds as a second thought, "If you wish a bit more then the 'easy path' you now travel, make your way towards Luzon in two weeks."
Slipping the wand back to her belt, Aeralia listens to the groups decision on what to do.
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OOC:
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes???) 4x Invisibility on Students (12th level, 12 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Milo (AC 29; hp 104/104) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:02:37 PM
Milo rolls his eyes at Lian, "Its only glamor light... not real light. It won't do us any good against..." The halfling realizes what the next word was, as if it were just registering with him, "Hey... what is this about vampires... I'm not sure I like the sound of that situation one way or 'nother. You can't stick one in a vital organ... cause they haven't got any..." Milo moves quickly back to where the group is, finding his way to Olana quietly. Whispering to the elf maid, "Um... did someone say vampires? agaaaiiin?"
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:44:36 PM
Ingrge carefully watches the crowd and the area around the emeralds, listening to Aeralia's conversation and quietly shaking his head at her innocence.
Nodding yes to Spenser, Ingrge waits until her patient is gone and no other strangers are around and turns to their young mage.
"Aeralia, I can see that you do not approve of my methods, and that is fine, however, it is my job to see that all of you stay alive as long as possible. By pre-emptively attacking those that were about to attack us. I accomplished several goals. First I served notice to those who wish us ill that we will do what is necessary to defend ourselves, secondly we quickly ended a confrontation that could have turned ugly in a manner that few of us were injured. And finally and possibly most importantly, I insured that no other foolhardy easily swayed, and misguided innocents are likely to get hurt by us because now they will not attempt to thwart us.
If you will notice not one person who was not threatening us was killed in this defense, but if it comes down to a choice between one of you, my family, or an innocent bystander, I will choose to save my family."
Olana Tuesday May 15th, 2007 10:55:43 PM
Olana nods grimly at Milo. "We must attract them. I just wonder how many of them there are."
She then asks Spencer if there are any stables hereabouts - for the cart and whatnot. She also asks what this town does about the dead. (We still have the corpses, don't we?)
Dm Jim: Hideout Tuesday May 15th, 2007 11:22:56 PM
Anthalorn come to perch next to K'Nara and watis for direction. Lian also approaches K'Nara and suggest rest for the group before proceeding. Lucia on the other hand wants to charge boldly forth to smite the evil at hand.
Gunther offers to watch with her beig cats once the group get to the hide out in the food celler.
Sonara catches wind of the vampire angle and wonders about the wisdom of the group actions, then remembers that he has fallen in league with the Emerald Dragons. Sonara and Falin wonder about getting high powered ammunition for the comming battle.
Falin continues to keep watch for trouble.
K'Nara wonders what to do about the wagons and Oxford speaks up "I will take care of the wagons. I have to take them over to the cemetary to bury the students and Oxford. Someone come to the cemetary is few hours and taake me back to the hideout. Gunther I will leave you the free horses to pull the lion cages. I will find a livery to store the wagons."
Milo goes over to his bride to be and keeps her company. The two ponder past battles with vampires.
Aeralia offers some words of wisdom to her former attacker before he slinks off to blend into the crowd.
Ingrge explains his recent actions to defend the Emerald Dragons to Aeralia.
Spenser takes his cue from Ingrge and K'Nara "Shall we?"
Spenser leads the Emeralds on a winding path through the city, double backing several times. The guard finally lead the group to the edge of the city and to an old two story house. There is an old couple on the porch and they nod to Spenser and he takes the group to the back of the house "The Morrisons are Karen's aunt and uncle and have been giving us cover.
Spenser opens the root celler and calls down "I found the Emerald Dragons. Karen are you awake yet." there is no answer and Spenser moves down the steps "Come on down. We have a note." Spenser reads the note "It appears that Karen is out vampire hunting again.
The root celler is about 15 feet below ground and under the house. There is no entrance into the main house. There is a dusty dirt floor and shelves stocked with pickled food. There are two chairs and cot. It will be a tight squeeze to fit everyone. Spenser looks around "I need to find some boxes and chairs for everyone."
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An hour after dark a young auburned haired women "pops" into the root celler and she is smoking and burned "Whoa! Lost that round." she exclaims a bit surprised to see a crowded room "Spenser! Spenser, there you are. You found the Emerald Dragons, excellent. Now we can end this. Who leads your merry band? I am Karen Hawthorn, last surviving instructor of the Cube. We could seriously use some help here." Karen is still smoking and is very blistered as she blows her hair out of her eyes, waiting for a response.
Athalorn d20+24=27 d20+24=41 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:24:04 AM
The druid, staying in Eagle form, stays outside the cellar. He sits on the roof of a building opposute, keeping watch. Occasionally he wil take a fly over the cube and then return, watching for signs of activity.
Spot 27 Listen 41
Glannath Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:24:27 AM
The eagle joins his companion on the rooftops.
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 3d8(3+5+5)+13=26 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 10:49:51 AM
As they move through the city, Bertram takes a few moments to heal himself of the remaining damage from the acidic arrows.
(Cure Serious Wounds 26 Cured)
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
K'Nara Wednesday May 16th, 2007 12:29:50 PM OOC: K'Nara is momentarily confused when the late Oxford announces he is going to bury himself and the dead students...then she offers a prayer of thanks to Gargul, who has apparently come up with the handiest invention since sliced bread: dead people who perform their own burials! ;D
K'Nara waits until a crate (or the like) is available to use as a seat. When Karen appears, she asks either Lian or Bertram to help heal the woman's wounds.
"We need intelligence about whoever...whatever...has taken over the Cube." she tells the other redhead. "How many of them there are, what they can do--any advice on the best way to try to breach the place. I don't suppose that they actually interact with the town in a constructive fashion--like, oh, say...they get shipments of some kind delivered to them on any kind of a regular basis, or receive visitors of any type...?"
DM Jim: OOPPS!! I do bleive that Sutton wants to bury Oxford!!!!!!!
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 12:58:55 PM
Upon hearing about the vampire Falin reaches into his quiver and pulls out a few wood tipped arrows, "You know I still have a bunch of these from our last excursion and I can make more rather quickly if we need them."
He puts them back into his quiver and says with a smirk, "I am pretty sure I could stake him from a distance."
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+8=22 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:12:06 PM
(Donna, hahahaha, self burying corpses! I like it.)
After several minutes of talk and more talk, Lian begins standing on his hands out of sheer boredom. ------------- At the cellar he does as he's asked and heals this Karen woman. (What level of healing is completely dependant on how badly she's wounded. Heal 22)
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:13:34 PM
"Sure Falin, I'd love that. How disciplined though?"
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:16:09 PM
A sound like an angry cat comes from the sword. FINE! I know when I'm wanted! I'll remember this. The sword goes silent.
Thaeri (AC 20, Hps 24)[Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:17:14 PM
Continues to 'dog' Gunther until she gets attention.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=30 3d8(6+4+3)+5=18 3d8(5+7+7)+5=24 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 7:34:36 PM
(ooc Stillloking for someone who wants to run the other NPC twin Donara - 5th level specialist mage. Jay Sonara is the female twin, craft - bowmaking)
As Falin comes up and asks about the arrows, Ingrge looks up with a bewildered look on his face. "You didn't look inside that wrapped bundle I gave you a while ago?"
Ingrge follows along behind the group keeping an eye out for watchers and lurkers. spot DC 30
After Karen arrives, he gives Dellintu a nod as he listens to what she says and is asked and then adds a few questions of his own.
Karen, Ingrge Nightseer. What would also be helpful is a basic map of the cube and any defneses that you star mages had in place that we may come across, you know areas that are dead to magic, traps, etc. Also it would be helpful to know if teleport and similar spells will work once inside the cube, or if there are any types of spells that won't work in the cube. Of course any information that you might have as to any changes that have been made to the cube's defenses would be nice too but, I expect that you don't know much about that.
Delintu and Donara stay alongside Ingrge watching and trying to pick things up from the older mage, but once down below they move off to a back corner to listen but stay ut of the way. Dellintu raises an eyebrow as Ingrge motions for him to go up and heal the newcomer but doesn't hesitate and expends two charges from the wand. 18 points + 24 points
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 7:46:02 PM
Falin drop his head and shakes it. "I am sorry Ingrge, I had completely forgotten about it with all of the excitement." Falin opens the bundle and adds the new arrows to his inventory.
OOC: Jim I will get you an updated CS this weekend with the arrows given to me
Looking at Sonara Falin says, "You already show promise in the arts of the bow so it should not be too difficult for you to pick up. The hard part is when you create something you put a piece of yourself into it. It becomes an extension of you. But it allows you great abilities."
OOC: If you shoot me the CS I will run Donara. woldian@gmail.com
Milo Wednesday May 16th, 2007 9:25:47 PM
Milo pulls out and begins to absentmindedly pick his teeth with a lockpick, mumbling, "All I wanna know is what kinda locks they've got on that thing. After that, I'm hoping for a quick round of stab and grab." Looking up, "Hey, has anyone openly declared themselves leader of that thing?"
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 10:13:22 PM
The warrior declines the offer of the horses. "De lions will come with me." Gunther makes sure that the animals are charmed before he lets them out of the cage. Then he follows the others to the hideout.
Dm Jim: Some Questions Answered Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:17:25 PM
Sutton slaps himself across the face as the Emerald Dragons part from him. "Been thinking of Oxford too much lately. It must have gone to my head (and the Dm's)." Sutton leaves with all the horses, wagons and bodies.
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Anthalorn the eagle and Ingrge keep a sharp watch. Gunther set up a perimeter of hair, fangs and sharp claws outside the root celler. All the big cats are very happy to be out of the cages, less so Thaeir, as Delilah does not seem pleased with his presence, but takes no action. The cubs always try to wander off and keep Gunther very busy.
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The cleric of Domi cure all of his battle damage.
Falin contemplates archery and arrows with Sonara. THe Culverwood elf seems interested in her new potential teacher.
Lian and Dellintu cure the hurt wizard Karen and each get a strong embrace and a kiss on the lips for their efforts "I really needed that."
Spenser gives her the bad news and she does not take it well and uses Lian's shoulder to cry on for at least a half an hour "Oxford was a great man. He was the driving force for the school. That man would go to the ends of the earth if he heard of a student of quality. He paid many a tuition himself. Too many of his pet project live dead in the courtyard of the Cube and I suspect some are ghouls that patrol the grounds or worse vampires and their spawn. I killed three spawn tonight before Chino jumped me. Chino was an instructor also."
Karen takes a few moments to compose herself some more "Chino and I had some history. I have a weak spot for the bad boys, but he does have talent. We have been attempting to kill each other for the last week. The last round goes to the traitor. Chino is taking to being a vampire much too well."
All of Karen's tears are gone now as she stands in the crowded root celler, sorrow has been replaced by anger "I do not know how he did it, but I am sure he assisted in the Fall of the Cube. It is strange that he does not seem allowed in though, as he hides out in the city during the day. Chino will be out prowling for more spawn after tonight."
Karen seems much more focused now and reacts to K'nara and Ingrge's questions. "I am sure if Chino had anything to do with the attack that the Cube is now on shut down. We even teleported in two Guild wizards and they have not been heard from in over a week. I have to assume that Frank and Gurty are no longer with us. Only Star Mage Guild Wizards with a registered arcane mark can penetrate the walls of the Cube with magic. I must be reset that the target location is the disjunction room. I do not suggest teleportation at this point. There is a service entrance and we have attempted to pentrated it several times. All have ended in disaster."
Karen plops herself back down on a crate and puff of dust rises "The service entrance is protected with a permanent antimagic field, in fact the entire second level is an anti magic field. The second level is where all magic is practiced, safely. But back to the service entrance, It is 5 feet wide and 20 feet long and there are several set of murder holes along with three portculles. Once was disabled in one attack, but 2 still function."
Karen looks down at Milo "You will get your chance at locks, because if the portculles drop, there is a locking mechanism to hold it in place. Through loss of life we have learned that it takes two strong men to lift the heavy bars in the tight space, that is after the locking mechanism is freed. We need something to hold up the bars."
Karen Looks around at the faces of the Dragons before contineing "There is a formed stone wall outside of the service entrance. It went up after we disabled the first portculles. Also, the permanent wall of force in the ceiling has been painted black. No more sunlight inside."
Karen brushes dust off of her dress "This is real serious. Taloud,one of the headmasters, recently found several evil books and an artifact. I never said anything, but I thought they should be destroyed immediately, but Taloud wanted to study them first before destroying them. I fear they may have fallen into the wrong hands. I can see that as a reason to attack the Cube, but this unwarrented continuation of attacks on wizards I do not understand. There have been at least 70 students killed and 11 instructors, 12 now that Oxford has been murdered. There is a bounty on wizards and their spellbooks. The rest of the town is pretty much left is peace as long as you are not associating with wizards or the mayor or guardsmen. That, and halflings have been disappearing."
Karen stands again "I hope we have the strenght to clean out the Cube now. I had given up sending guards and adventurers at it as it only seems to strenghten the defenders. There must now be at least 2 score ghouls on the grounds outside the Cube. They do not wander off the grounds unless the Cube is attacked. There appears to be three main persons that control the Cube. A Kyber, Hugo and Violet. Kyber and Hugo have been seen in daylight, but never in the same form. They were elves when they killed the mayor and humans when they the high priest of Domi. I apologize for not painting a pretty picture, but that is it. I am out of ideas and am more than will to listen to yours."
Karen looks to Spenser "Please go collect Sutton."
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:44:03 PM OOC: Previously, before heading to the shelter
"They didn't know who we were. They only knew that the 'law' they knew said we were murderers and kidnappers. You couldn't blame them if they wanted to make a few coin while doing what they thought would be helping their community. I'm sure you've done the same, at some point."
"I'm sure some could of had worse intentions that others. And I understand your desire to protect your friends and comrades," Aeralia continues, motioning towards her fellow dragons. "They didn't care to learn more of the situation, that true, but neither did you."
Aeralia leaves it at that, turning away, trying to keep herself from getting emotional. She didn't want to get into it with the elven wizard, but neither did she want to see such actions in the future.
She remains silent, and follows along towards their destination.
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Aeralia listens quietly to Karen's explainations of the situation, offering healing from her wand as well, if her injuries are severe.
"Any idea why they would want me unharmed?" Aeralia questions when there is a moment of silence. "And why they would call me a princess?"
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OOC:
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes???) 4x Invisibility on Students (12th level, 12 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Dm Jim: Supplimental Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:59:41 PM
Karen listens to Aeralia's talk of being called princess "What? No clue whatsoever. Are you a princess? They seem to want to kill all spell users on sight, what makes you so different?" Karen cocks her head to one side "Interesting?"
Olana Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:47:01 AM
Olana is itching to go and help Spencer dig holes, anything rather than spend time with this crazy Karen woman. Even Ingrge wasn't that wired. It makes her wonder about spellcasters in general. A crazy bunch, she suspects.
Still, if she left with Spencer to collect Sutton, she might give the game away as regards their hiding place. It's not like she was a local.
"So," she says at one point, " they're not all vampires, then."
Athalorn & Glannath Thursday May 17th, 2007 1:33:41 AM
The eagles remain on watch over the cellar. They play together in the sky occasionally, chasing each other and racing, but keeping their keen sight on the streets around the cellar entrance.
Aeralia (2nd post) Thursday May 17th, 2007 10:14:30 AM
Aeralia shakes her head. "Of course I'm not. I never knew my parents, they abandoned me shortly after I was born."
Aeralia whispers a simple illusion spell, conjuring an image of the 'rogue wizard' that had concealed himself amongst the students when Oxford was killed. "This was the wizard that attacked us before, look familiar?" Aeralia says, letting Karen get a good look at it before allowing the image to disappear.
"As for the attack, I'd think we can use the anti-magic field to our favor, instead of a hinderance. Our magic will be suppressed, but so will theirs, and I'd wager our martial talents against theirs in a heart beat," Aeralia explains, looking from Lian to Gunther to K'nara.
"Are there any sort of support troops or warriors at the Cube?" Aeralia questions, "They wouldn't be able to use golems or conjurations in an antimagic field."
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OOC: Silent Image to conjure a illusion of the 'rogue wizard'
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:24:50 PM
"I would too." He says, ackowledging Aeralia's martial statement. "One of those little dirtrags with a sword, saw me and ran for it. Of course at the time I was seven feet tall." He grins.
"Artifact? Hmmm, its likely whoever is now in control of the Cube KNEW about those artifacts. I bet anything. What sort of item was it? I know you said you don't know much about the books and artifact but can you remember anything that might help us figure out what these dark items were?"
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:25:30 PM
Listens to Falin anf then says, "I am interested."
K'Nara Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:31:14 PM
The blade singer is silent during the female wizard's report of how things have been going for the Cube and its former inhabitants.
"Apparently, the sequence of events is that some evil items were found, were to be studied and, unfortunately, are now in the hands of whomever has taken the Cube over." she summarizes. "Whomever they are, they have at least three people in charge of the invasion and one of the former wizards who is now a vampire running around the town. The Cube itself is set up for defense, as well as having a contingent of ghouls in its outer courtyard." She grimaces. "I think that's a decent recap, right?" K'Nara's brow furrows.
"We need to get our hands on this Chino." she says positively. "He is most obviously a key player in how the Cube went down--and he probably knows something we can use against those within. We just might be able to play on the fact that he isn't allowed back into the Cube now--you know, nudge along the old 'after-all-you-did-for-them, this-is-how-they-treat-you?' factor...?" K'Nara's hazel eyes go to Karen.
"What say you? Would such an approach work on this...Chino person? Does he have the ego to believe that he's entitled to...um...rule the Cube..?"
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Thursday May 17th, 2007 1:06:17 PM
"Well, good thing most of the group can see in the dark then." Falin says when he hears about the dark in the tunnel.
"I as well as the rest of you know I am not good with hand to hand, but it is a good thing that very little of my archer abilities rely on magik."
Turning to Sonara he asks, "May I see the bow you currently possess? How long have you been using a bow? Can you make your own bows and ammunition?"
Wand of Haste (50 charges) Fire Elemental Gem Immovable Rods
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=24 d20+7=19 d20+7=27 d20+7=22 Thursday May 17th, 2007 3:08:59 PM
Pace...pace...pace...**snap**. Gunther spins and whirls as one of the lions snaps a twig. He lets out a little puff of breath as he listens in on the whispered conversation over the communication rings. Ugg...vampires and ghouls...antimagic fields. He chuckles at Aeralia's comment. Well, there was that...still, it takes a lot of effort to kill undead...them being not living and all. Mentally he does a tally of all the items he has in his inventory that might be of use...not much.
He chimes in over the ring, making sure to whisper. "Broder...dis is Gunther. Do you tink you could make any holy vater? Might come in handy. Miss K'nara...everytings all clear so far." Gunther wrangles one of the cubs back to the perimeter. Though it's hard to keep a lookout while he deals with all the cats, he is fairly confident that whatever he misses, the cats will clue him in on (Gunther Spot=24, Deliala=19, Cub 1=27, Cub 2=22). Looking up at the starry sky, Gunther wonders how they are going to pull this off, though he is sure that as long as the Dragons are with him, things will work themselves out.
Gunther smiles as Theari rubs up next to him. He pets her kindly, trying to work out a truce between the lioness and panther. He really should have known better than to have two females, but then again, wasn't that always the way it worked with crimes of passion? Wasn't a love triangle almost always the end result??
As he continues his watch, Gunther chimes in on the ring at a regular basis...that way, should anything happen, the Dragons will know that he didn't check in.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Thursday May 17th, 2007 5:28:21 PM
(ooc: Sonara and Donara are just ordianry wood elves. They are fraternal twins and while there is a facial resemblance the likeness really ends there. Sonara is a very muscular and buff outdoors type, while Donara is a much more wirey and slender, scholarly type. As both are the same height the differences between the two of them are much more pronounced than their likenesess. That being said they truly are best friends and almost can react to each other without thinking.And while neither of them is what you would call talkative Sonara is down right quiet)
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Ingrge listens to Karen for a moment and looks at her more closely and carefully. He responds to a comment that Aeralia made and then he asks a few more questions.
"Actually Aeralia, constructs and golems will have no difficulties functioning normally in the anti magic field as they are inbued with magic. The same is true of elementals that are not summoned into the area. For that matter, the artifact will continue to work within the antimagic field as well."
Turning back to Karen Ingrge again turns to question mode.
"So can you draw us, or provide us with a map of the Cube with these defenses marked in their appropriate places? What happened to this Taloud fellow? Who/what exactly are Kyber, Hugo and Violet? You say there are at east 2 score of ghouls on the property, how many vampire spawn? How many actual vampires?"
While she is answering these question, Ingrge again watches her very closely and carefully looking for subtle body movements, facial tics, twitches or any mannerisms that seem to be repeated. Whne she finishes speaking Ingrge turns back to her and again speaks. This time with a bit of regret tinging his voice.
"Karen, I am sorry to ask this and we men will leave the room, but I would ask that you allow K'nara, and one other of our ladies here, to inspect you for bite marks. Perhaps I am being too cautious and a bit paranoid, but you are the one that keeps mentioning vampires and their spawn and your little history with Chino."
Items of interest: wand monster summoning IV wand of maximize
****** Dellintu: AC:18, HP: 47/47
Dellintu blushes majorly as he receives a kiss for his healing and again moves back to the rear of the space to watch and listen.
Milo Thursday May 17th, 2007 8:28:44 PM
Milo snorts, "To the depths with ruling the cube... I'd like to know if he's interested in burning the cube... There is likely nothing like a few flames to flush out the chumps." Musing out loud, "I wonder if the cube is flammable..." Milo smirks up at noone in particular, "Hey... those vampires must be desperate if they're coming out to play with us... You might say... they have a lot at stake." The halfling chuckles at his own joke, and begins checking his gear for readiness.
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 Thursday May 17th, 2007 8:40:23 PM
Bertram listens to all of this with growing trepidation, as well as anger. The justice of Domi demands a response, but his kinship with Gargul surges to the front at the mention of all of these undead abominations. He prays fervently and prepares to do whatever must be done to rid the world of these creatures.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
Dm Jim: More Questions and Preparations Thursday May 17th, 2007 11:00:36 PM
Karen looks at Aeralia "If you don't know your parents maybe you are a princesss. Don't sell yourself short. Maybe you had an evil step mother and she sent you away." Karen smiles at the sorcerer.
When Aeralia shows the silent image of the rouge student, Karen nods "That him as a human. As I said, I have seen him in other forms, but each having the same base features. I do not know of any support troops, but no one has survived to make it into the Cube. They do seem to summon alot of friends."
When Olana asks if Kyber, Hugo and Violet are all vampires, Karen shakes her head. "No Kyber and Hugo spent alot of time in the daylight taking out Apolis leadership."
Lian asks about the artifact and the books "Taloud keep the items mostly to himself, but he did talk in theory about several thing, namely the strenghtening of undead and breaking enchantments."
K'Nara recaps Karen's previous comments and she nodds in agreement "Chino is ambitious, but get distracted by red heads. I think Chino is looking for a redhead on a forever basis. All else he has been doing is turning guardsmen into spawn. That is who I laid to rest tonight, at least temporarily."
Falin and Sonara discuss bows.
Gunther keeps an eye to the converstation in the dusty rootceller and two eyes on the wandering kitties.
Anthalorn keeps watch but is left completely out of the conversation.
Olana asks if the advesaries are all vampires "Kyber and Hugo took out the leadership in the daylight so I seriously doubt that they are vampires. There have been no survivors of any brave soul that assulted the Cube that made it into the Cube. I have witnessed massiving summonings by Hugo and Kyber."
Milo jokes about vampires and karen wrinkles her nose "I do not have the luxury of your mirth, but I like your confidence. I just hope it is not misplaced."
Brother Bertram starts his preparations for facing undead by calling on Gargul's strenght.
Ingrge educates Aeralia on the the pros and cons of antimagic zones as he watches Karen.
Ingrge then discreetly asks Karen if she may or may not be a vampire. Karen smiles at the elf. "Interesting. Your friends did cure me three times. Most vampires do not take to curing well. Want to watch the sun go down with me? I will set my self up for inspection if Aeralia and Lian also subject to the same procedure. The princess can perform the body checks." Karen then looks Lian up and down "What will it be sunset for you and me or naked party of the princess the wizard and the elf?"
Spenser and Sutton excuse themselves and leave the root celler.
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ooc: I will supply a map in a few days. I am traveling now and will not be home this weekend. Soon.
Athalorn Friday May 18th, 2007 1:40:51 AM
The eagle screeches a command word to Glannath, to stay and guard the cellar entrance. He then swoops down to the cellar, changing back into human form to land on feet rather than claws.
In the cellar, he catches up with the conversation, learning of the cube and of the foes he will face. After a while of conversation with the others, he pauses, running a hand over his long hair.
"Ingrge, how will this anti-magic deal with me in animal form? I have never dealt with such a strange phenomenon. And Brother Bertram, my friend, I have not really dealt much with vampires either. Do they despise the sun so? And how else are they vulnerable? I will pray for spells that will help us most effectively."
Glannath Friday May 18th, 2007 1:42:06 AM
The eagle watches over the door as asked. Attentive, but nervous in the town rooftops.
Donara Friday May 18th, 2007 4:50:44 AM OOC: Making the post from work and I dont have his AC or HP. Sorry
Looking around the cellar and listening to the conversaion Donara feels a little out of place. When he hears of a naked body inspection he flushes red a bit and uses that as a perfect excuse to get outside. "I will go out and help keep an eye on things."
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Friday May 18th, 2007 5:00:10 AM
Falin inspects the bow and hands it back to Sonara, "This is a good bow. It will serve you well for now. When we get through this I can help you construct something or we can go do some shopping."
With a smile he says, "After this is over we can begin to focus on your new training as well."
Falin walks over to K'Nara and the others, "I feel out of place in this cellar waiting. I will feel more comfortable outside. I am going to go out and keep a watch with Gunther. Maybe look for some places to climb up into and keep an eye out."
Once outside Falin will whisper to Gunther to let him know he is outside. Falin is also looking for someplace that will give him a vantage point over the area. Maybe a roof or a tree.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=19 d20+7=9 d20+7=22 d20+7=25 Friday May 18th, 2007 7:44:57 AM
The warrior sighs as first the Dondara and then Falin come to join him on watch. Not that he minded some more company in a creepy place like this....noooo sir, that wasn't the problem. It's just that he's worried that that many bodies will attract unwanted attention. He smiles as he watches Falin blends in with the inky darkness. He's so gifted at that...sometimes it's almost scary.
Crunch...crunch...crunch. Though he tries to move quietly, it's getting harder the darker it gets. Gunther squints his eyes looking for trouble, but it's hard to tell if what he sees is real or just figments of his imagination. (Spot=19) He decides to trust more in his animal friend's senses than his own, knowing that this is just the kind of situation they were breed for...hunting...at night (Lioness Spot=9, Cub 1=22, Cub 2=25). As he wrangles one of the wandering cubs back toward the perimeter, Gunther's breath catches in his chest. Theari...she's....gone. Frantically he searches the darkness, looking for his friend's familiar form until...there she is! The spot that is blacker than the darkness. Breathing a sigh of relief, Gunther chuckles to himself. I know she's out here and I can't see her...imagine the unexpected surprise the enemy's going to get if they find her!
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Friday May 18th, 2007 12:04:07 PM
"Naked... elf... what?" Asks the elf in shock. He turns red, glancing at Aeralia. "Uh..." He can't say more. He just stands there however.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Friday May 18th, 2007 12:05:14 PM
She follows her sibling outside.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Friday May 18th, 2007 12:09:03 PM Vampire again huh? I'm getting bored with undead. Hmmm... Chino. Odd name for a vampire. Though I've only gotten to know that nice vampire bloke in the Catacombs, Vlad I think it is. Odd one. Who ever heard of a 'good' vampire. Laughs the sword.
K'Nara Friday May 18th, 2007 1:47:55 PM
The blade singer smirks at Lucia's observations.
"He gets distracted by redheads, hmmm?" K'Nara muses. "That could work to our advantage." She spends some time thinking.
"We'll need to make sure that we have the stuff for confronting a vampire," she points out, "The idea about holy water is a sound one--if we have the means to do so, we ought to make as much as we can. Then we need to make sure that we're buffed up before going vampire-hunting ourselves."
Olana Friday May 18th, 2007 6:33:39 PM
"I wonder if there's a way to confront these evil characters one at a time. Draw them out," muses Olana. "Try and get them out of their fortress. It seems to me that everyone has come to grief when they've attacked the Cube. I'm assuming we met some of these characters on the road back there. What are they going to be like on home territory?"
Aeralia Friday May 18th, 2007 9:44:29 PM
"Good to know," Aeralia says plainly at Ingrge's corrections on magical theory. She never had any formal training, so only really had what she learned from actual confrontations.
Aeralia blushes slightly as Karen makes her counter-proposals. "I'm pretty sure the healing is sufficient enough proof," Aeralia says, wishing she still had her hat of disguise so she could hide her flushed red cheeks.
"As far as vampire hunting, I'm afraid I won't have much to offer. I can ensnare an undead will just as I can a living, but I'd think the will of a vampire-mage might be beyond simple tricks." "Besides that, I've merely my conjurations, which a prepared wizard will see through, especially since they seem to know me somehow." Aeralia shrugs, still not understanding why she was singled out from the rest of the dragons.
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Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Lian Saturday May 19th, 2007 8:01:47 AM
"Knara, I was going to ask to borrow the teleporting ring because I wanted to go make a purchase at an active Catacombs in aonther city. I'd go somewhere familiar. I can pick up some goods for the group if needed." He suggests, fully willing to help. "I have several wands of cure we can use in combat if needed. But I can pick up a bunch of holy water and holy wafers and silver stakes or whatever weakens vampires. Bless weapon oil too. Its the stench and those claws of ghouls I dispise."
"Aeralia, there is always something to offer. You have great talent for thinking on your feet. You'll do fine." He smiles kindly at her.
"Don't vampires have to stay on their home soil?" He turns to Bertram for a bit of inspiration.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Saturday May 19th, 2007 3:17:54 PM
Ingrge nods as Karen makes her arguements and then lets the matter drop, figuring if there were a problem she would have argued vehemently about not being inspected at all.
His head turns sharply at Aeralia's comments about her skills and then looks at the mage straight in the eye.
"Your mere conjurations, as you put it, are and will be a potent weapon in this fight, if we plan together to try and end this quickly. You might have to use them in ways they won't expect and perhaps ways you have not considered, but if you weren't a threat to them, you would not be "wanted" so badly by the enemy."
As Lian make his request of K'nara, Ingrge catches his eye to let him know there is some business that he could do for him as well.
Lian Saturday May 19th, 2007 4:07:18 PM
"Yes Ingrge?" Inquires the monk.
Brother Bertram Saturday May 19th, 2007 9:58:09 PM
Bertram mentally works through an inventory of what he has that might be of assistance. He shakes his head in frustration. These creatures must be eradicated but did he have the strength to command them to depart? He bites his lip as he ponders and again offers a prayer to Gargul and Domi.
Dm Jim: Discussions Sunday May 20th, 2007 9:57:07 AM
The Sun sets and the group is half in and half out of the root celler as discussions and plans continue.
Ingrge accepts Karen as a non vampire, much to the delight of Aeralia and Lian.
Lian requests the teleportation Ring from K'Nara for some shopping at the main branch of the catacombs in Plateau City.
Aeralia and Ingrge debate tactics for the battle that is sure to come.
Gunther wonders how he is going to keep watch on his four cats throughout the night. It appears that mother wants to teach babies how to hunt as all cats need to know, and there is sent of sooooo many prey items around.
K'Nara ponders the idea of red hair.
Olana wants to attempt to draw out those in the Cube, but how?
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What are the Emerald Dragons to do with this evening? The night is cool but refreshing. Sound of people can be heard all around at the edge of town and many are scene passing by the house.
ooc: Standard guard for the evening, but not everyone can sleep in the root celler. Who sleeps in the root celler and who sleeps in the comunal backyard.
Lian Sunday May 20th, 2007 10:40:28 AM
Lian will travel by ring to the Plat Catacombs for a small shopping spree. He offers to pick stuff up for other should they need anything.
He does his best to memorize this place so that he can return safely to this spot, in or near the cellar they are currently in.
"Will the Emerald rings work at that distance Ingrge? Just in case I need to talk with any of you."
He leaves party resources he's carrying with the party while he is out. He will even offer the Ioun stone to Aeralia in the meantime. "This is party gear. You can use it for tonight if you like." He smiles.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Athalorn Sunday May 20th, 2007 1:49:22 PM
Athalorn listens carefully to the plans and the possibility of fighting with both an anti-magic barrier and against vampires - both new obstacles to the druid.
He leaves the cramped cellar, and sleeps in the yard, taking time in the night to pray for a selection of spells to help him and his companions against the undead. His choice is limited by his beliefs and by his own knowledge. He also makes sure Gunther has all the help he needs in looking after the cats.
Glannath spends the night watching and resting among the rooftops.
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm, Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
K'Nara Sunday May 20th, 2007 3:51:29 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons gives Lian the teleporting ring. She is pensive for a moment and then turns to Karen.
"You mentioned that there is a Wall of Force that is now painted black so that light doesn't get into the Cube." she says. "Where is this? What area does this ceiling cover...and how is it that the Cube is illuminated if the sun doesn't do it?"
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