DM Jim d100=60 Wednesday March 21st, 2007 11:46:32 PM
OOC: The group is on the road now. No more Catacombs transactions. If you are not in the Catacombs right now you are out of luck. Once your transactions are complete, please update your character sheet and send it to me.
I was working with Nellie off line on the Dire Lions and will rule that she picked them up prior to leaving Plateau City. The Lions are part of the Caravan the left the City the day before on its way to Luzon.
I want spells posted for all spell users (or spell slots).
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In the morning the group that was at the Tower of Sayrd, teleports back to the Golden Griffin and find the message from Oxford. Oxford left the day previous, when they we at the Tower of Sayrd and is expected in the Luzon.
Kronnon reads his instructions and nods at Ingrge "Will do Master Dragon."
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OOC: In order to catch everyone up, I am going to have Ingrge teleport everyone to Luzon. Kent please list your spells for Ingrge and mark off the teleport.
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Ingrge gets the group to Luzon with little trouble and it only takes a half hour to find Oxford, Sutton, Lian, and Aeralia. The townfolk have surrounded the caravan and are watching the dire lions in their cages and the panther tied tot he back of the back wagon. The panther does not seem pleased, even with the crowd throwing scraps of food at the big cats.
Oxford and Sutton are attempting to get the students back into the wagons, but they seem to be enjoying all of the attention. It is even harder when the missing Emerald Dragons are spotted. Oxford seems happy to have all the Dragons back, but is slightly distracted by their effect on his students.
The female dire Lion roars at the sight of Gunther and as one the crowd jumps back. Gunther thinks it is a good sound.
Several of the student jump back out of the wagons and race to Ingrge "Did you teleport here?" one asks. Another counters "I bet he fly or polymorphed."
Aeralia hands K'Nara the sealed scroll and box that Herterona gave her.
It takes another half hours to get the students back in the wagons and Sutton is grumbling the whole time. "We will now have to camp after dark."
The two wagons and carriage start moving followed by the three lion cages, including lions. Sutton has a cow and ten extra horses to change out as needed. Sutton approaches Gunther "What are you going to feed the beasts. I bought them a cow yesterday, but they ate the whole thing. The second one is yours as well."
Lian can see the hills that Herterona described shortly after getting on the road. It is up in the hills where the warren of Sagetome is.
Lian roll a DC 13 survival check to find berries for your spell.
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Everyone roll a DC 24 will save, Olana fails hers for not having supplied her character sheet. Two saves are required by Lian and Aeralia.
Jan it could get alot worse......soon.
Aeralia d20+7=25 d20+7=15 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 12:42:03 AM
Aeralia smiles at Lian's assitance in keeping the students from pestering her. "He's right, of course. Perhaps later, I might have an opportunity to show you all a few spells, but it will have to wait for now." She raises an eyebrow ever so briefly at the monks composure, though quickly hiding any hint of surpise she might have or show. Was that a bit of jealousy?
During the travel, Aeralia tries to stay close (but not to close) to the Dire lions and panther. With Gunther's absence, the sorceress knows the beasts might be ill tempered, so she keeps her charming spell fresh in her mind, should any mishaps occur before the cat trainer returned.
When the caravan has any breaks, the young woman does her best to chat a little with each of the students, at least trying to learn their names, if nothing else. She does her best to keep the conversations brief, especially in the case of more talkative students.
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Aeralia quickly hands off the box and scroll to K'nara when the other dragons return, relaying the information Herterona gave. "We're supposed to see a Elven Seer, Sagtome, on the way, and give these, to have our fortunes told."
"How are things at the tower?" Aeralia questions her companions, as they saddle up and begin to move.
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OOC: Made the first Will save (25 vs. DC 24), failed the second (15 vs. DC 24)
Lian d20+22=28 d20+11=25 d20+8=18 6d4(2+2+2+1+2+2)+8=19 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 7:37:30 AM
Lian keeps close to the lead wagon and keeps his eyes open for trouble. (untrained Survival for the berries 18, Listen 28 and Spot 25) Finding what he needs, the monk casts his Goodberry tattoo using all three charges. (19 berries) He offers three berries to Aeralia. ------------------------------ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+5=21 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:33:20 AM Will Save 21
After seeing the destruction at the tower Falin is almost happy to be back to escorting the caravan.
He quickly gets to the caravan through the throngs of people. OOC: Do the wagons have hard tops, soft tops, or are they open?
If the wagons are hard topped then Falin will climb on top of one of them to give him better line of sight around the caravan. Otherwise he will ride one of the horses.
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ooc: Dm Jim: The wagons have soft tops that can be removed. They are made of heavy canvas
K'Nara d20+11=27 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 2:45:54 PM
(OOC: Will save is 27.)
K'Nara remembers to tell Kronnon that getting the Tower repaired is a priority so that two ballistae may be mounted on the Tower and manned 24/7...she wants the village to have some kind of protection while the Emeralds are away. She adds that the logical development of the village should also occur while the Emeralds are away, as the building fund is also supposed to help out with that, too.
"I trust your judgement." she tells the minotaur.
After the teleport, K'Nara grins at Gunther's enthusiasm about his newest acquisition. (OOC: Nellie, how many dire lions did Gunther manage to get?)
"You know I'll help you any way I can, Gunther." she assures him. Aeralia gives K'Nara the items she got from Herterona and stows them safely away.
"The tower suffered a bit of damage, Aeralia," the blade singer says to the sorcerer, "I'm hoping that Kronnon will be able to get it repaired so that it can be used to defend Madryn as soon as possible."
Then there's something not quite right in the atmosphere... (OOC: insert Will Save here.)
Olana Thursday March 22nd, 2007 6:23:49 PM
((Auto Will Save Fail))
Still not too happy about leaving home when it was still in disrepair and therefore vulnerable, Olana appears a little distracted. They didn't have chance to mourn the dead or anything.
As an aside, she wonders at one point just how many cats Gunther was going to accumulate.
Milo d20+11=15 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:43:12 PM
Milo remains near Olana the entire time, having no interest in the large predatory cats or the crowd. (OOC: Failed Will Save DC 15)
Ingrge d20+15=26 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:48:43 PM
Will Save: DC 26 / DC 28 vs enchantment
After getting things settled with Kronnan, (Jim expect an email from me in the next day or so detailing what we will be trying to accomplish) Ingrge gets everyoone together and takes them all back to the inn and the caravan.
Overhearing the students, he quickly replies.
"It was indeed a teleport spell I used this time, and though I have flown and changed shape a few times, I much prefer to ride my horse or walk. I relly would rather not end up sticking halfway out od a tee that had grown up where There once was none when I teleport to someplace I thought I knew." (this last bit was said in a way as to make the students wonder if he is kidding or not.)
"So Gunther, are you planning on your own large cat preserve somewhere near the castle?"
As they all get situated, Ingrge goes around and hands each of the Emeralds the party magic item they are going to be carrying. As he drops each off he makes sure to remind them to use them when needed on whomever needs them and not to forget about them.
After that he approaches the three elves. Looking at them he carefylly looks them over making sure to find a way to tell the twins apart by other than their class.
"I know that you have a bit of equipment of your own, but the we would like to thank you for your help and your courage and your desire to come along and help us as you can, so we bought a few little things for each of you.
He then hands Dellintu two rings, He hands Donara a ring and some bracers, and finally he hand Sonara two rings as well.
I hope that this will be the first of many such rewards for your loyalty and courage.
He then takes Dellintu aside and hands him a wand and lets him know what is expected of him while carrying it.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Fork in the Road Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:04 PM
OOC: I want spell lists for those that have not posted them: Good job Lian and Aeralia.
Kent please provide typical spell lists for the 2 wood elves.
Also update your character sheets with the party magic that Ingrge has given out, or continually post it at the bottom of your post (good job Lian). If it is only on your character sheet, you best send me an update or you will not be allowed to use it, and the new magic looks very useful.
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The sun is shining and the group is making good time. The sight of the large cats and the armed band give the group full use of the road. Most travelers give way and stand and stare.
The country side is open and pleasant. Farms and meadows and small copses of trees over rolling low hills.
The Emeralds reaquaint themselves on the road and everyone is updated as to what happened at the Tower of Sayrd. The students pay particular attention as there are now 15 of them and they seem to be everywhere attempting to eavesdrop on the Dragon.
One of the bolder students asks K'Nara "Did you kill the dragons yet that ate your elf friends?"
Aeralia hands K'Nara the gifts to Sagetome and she stows them away.
Lian has stopped at a fork in the road. The two wagons and the carriage, along with the three trailing dire lion cages continue to rattle down the road. Lian gives Aeralia three of the fresh goodberrys as he inspects the new trail, that looks to be the area the Herterona described as the path to Sagetome.
Ingrge's blue eyes see an arcane mark, a very old one, as he can only make out some of the symbol. Definately of elvish design. The mark is 100 feet off the road on a large flat rock, next to the thin trail.
Dellintu and the twins kneel before Ingrge "Master wizard you are too kind to your humble servants. Thank you." Dellintu intones as he seems very moved. Dellintu continues "What are our tasks while traveling with the Dragons?"
Falin looks for the best line of sight and finds it in the drivers seat of the wagons. the specially designed carriage is driven by Oxford and is out front. Sutton drive the next wagon and the student rotate driving the trail wagon. It is not a task that seems to be taken up by the better dress and outfitted students. There seems to be two classes of students, those from money and those that are not.
Milo keeps to himself and spends his time with the normally quite Olana.
Gunther's panther does not leave his side, once untied, and does not seem to like the new feline additions.
The cow is very noisy as she like Milo does not like being so close to the big cats. The cats will have to be feed sometime to day and the cow just may know what is coming......
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The Dragons gather around Lian at the fork in the road eating some of the trail dusk and smelling cages that need to be cleaned.
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DC 35 spell craft check for bonus information.
Gunther Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:25 PM
Patting Sutton on the back, Gunther smiles. "I've got some magic dat vill help vith dat. But dey vill like dey cow, I'm sure."
The warrior laughs at Ingrge's comment. "Vell, I vasn't really vanting anoder kitty, but de circus vasn't taking care of dese, and I couldn't let dem treat dem like dat..." Gunther looks over at the female lion and her two cubs. "If ve need to, I'll release dem in de vild. But I vas tinking dat maybe de cubs vould be a goot security force for de Tover ven ve get back..." Gunther shrugs his shoulders. "A lot of it depends on how dey take to de training."
Gunther d20+16=27 d20+16=31 d20+16=24 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:56:21 PM
OOC: Jim, you beat my post by 21 seconds.
Gunther spends all of the time on the road amoung the big cats, making sure to reassure Thaeri. Since he can talk directly to her through his wreathes, he spends a large portion of the time talking with her. He lets her know that these lions will never take her place. As soon as there is a break, Gunther heads into the each of the stalls to clean them. Then works with each of the lions, working on getting them used to the way he smells and moves, as well as beginning to teach them. He quickly runs the female through her previous training (Stay, come and heel) making sure that they work as a team. Then he moves on to the new trick of Attack. After he is done with the mother, Gunther moves on to the cubs, working on the fundamental command of Stay.
Dm Jim: Gunther passed all of the training, but it takes a week to completely train to a new trick. Much reinforcement is necessary.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+10=19 d20+11=27 d20+22=30 d20-1=15 d20+12=23 Friday March 23rd, 2007 5:20:12 PM
The monk stands in the road, lavendar ioun stone floating about, hoping to get inspiration about which fork to take. "So, which way? We shouldn't linger." He looks about for ambush without trying to look like he sees anything. (If he does see an ambush or anything else, he will attempt to decern body language and actions taken by the potential foe.)
Spellcraft 19, Spot 27, Listen 30, Bluff 15, Sense Motive 23 ------------------------------ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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)
Falin d20+19=33 Friday March 23rd, 2007 7:16:44 PM OOC: You will have an updated CS from me by the end of the weekend
As the wagons slow to a stop Falin stands to look and see what the others are deciding. Falin looks down both roads to see what he can see. (Spot 33)
Ingrge d20+29=35 d20+23=34 Friday March 23rd, 2007 10:16:22 PM
Finishing his conversation with Dellintu, Ingrge's eye catches the old arcane mark and carefully moves a bit closer in order to see it more clearly.
When not talking to the elves about their duties and responsibilities, Ingrge spends some time with the less well dressed students, even to the point of doing some of the dirtier chores and such with them.
Spell craft DC 35, Knowledge Arcana DC 34
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Fork in the Road II Saturday March 24th, 2007 8:30:48 AM
OOC: Four Posters is not good over 32 hours. I am looking for a decision and so are the people that posted. I can not make decisions for the group, just present options.
I waited to post this morning to see if more people posted, this will only happen rarely. Please post every 24 hours as I try hard to do the same. I realize that life can get in the way and takes presidence, but it will slow the game down and make things very painful for those that do not post during combat.
It is difficult to interact with a player that does not post, from a player and Dm point of view.
Lets try to do better. ------------------------------------
Ingrge gets the feeling that there is divinatation magic at work. Wheather it is effecting him or the entire group he is not sure as he did not see the source of the magic.
Ingrge helps out the half of the students that had a harder start in life and they are thrilled, especially when he helps with the chores. Those students that came from money, still do not help out but still pester Ingrge with questions. "Have you ever frozen a monster?" and "Have you ever taken control of a enemies mind?" and "Can you make magic items, I have a bet that says you can?"
Falin sees the wagons start to move down the main road and can see the road disapear over a low hill about a mile down the way. There is a farm to the right and some light trees to the left of the road. It is on the left side of the road that the smaller trail winds up a low hill and dissappears into the trees about 150 yards away.
Lian understands the need for speed and asks which path the Emeralds will take.
Gunther spends hours with his cats following the group. It is very time consuming work, but it is a labor of love. The new dire lions seem to be taking to the cat trainer as he has a gentler hand than the previous (headless) trainer. The panther is not as concerned about Gunthers attentions as he is about being eaten. The lioness is definately attempting to show dominance, no matter what Gunther does (at least during day 1).
Falin Saturday March 24th, 2007 9:52:19 AM
"There is a farm to the right and some light trees to the left of the road. It is on the left side of the road that the smaller trail winds up a low hill and disappears into the trees about 150 yards away." Falin tells the party through his ring. "I don't think it would hurt to go to the farm and get our bearings."
Thaeri (Jay) Saturday March 24th, 2007 10:05:43 PM
(Nellie, would you like me to start playing Thaeri soon?)
The panther watches Gunther, ears flat to her head. She mews forlornly as the trainer 'plays' with the much larger cats.
Yes, Jay that would be great. I'll try to get you the info tonight or tomorrow.---Nellie
K'Nara Sunday March 25th, 2007 11:30:46 PM
If Oxford doesn't object, K'Nara proposes that the group take the path that will get them to Sagetome (assuming that the path with the rune is the correct one.)
OOC: K'Nara is supposed to have a spell list, too...I have to dig it up. Hopefully by next post. Aaaack!
Posting Report for Monday March 26th, 2007 6:52:38 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of March 19,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXXXS K'Nara---XXXXO-S Lean-----XXXXXS Milo-----XXXXO Olana----XOOXO *missing three days. Inger----XXXXX Gunther--OOXXO *Missing three days. Aeralia--XOOXO *Missing three days. Farlin---XOOXXS
Adm Ceil - Three of the players miss three days of posting, Is there a problem creeping in here??
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Dm Jim: I expect the next combat will take care of the poor posting problem, when all the poor poster die!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I say that out loud, opps. THe bad thing is that the poor posters may take some of their friends down with them, which would be a shame.
Nellie: Actually, I posted 4 times last week. Monday March 19th, 2007 4:59:00 PM Wednesday March 21st, 2007 10:23:09 PM Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:25 PM (21 sec. after DM post) Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:56:21 PM
Couldn't post on Friday because I was on vacation.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Monday March 26th, 2007 12:15:57 PM
"Which way do you suppose we should go?"
Lian offers Gunther's kitties a couple berries a piece if they eat them. "Gunther if they eat these, maybe they won't starve for human or elf flesh." He snickers. ------------------- Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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: Split Time Monday March 26th, 2007 12:53:59 PM
OOC: Three posters in 52 hours, not a good sign of game health.
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Falin suggest going to the farm
K'Nara asks Oxford his opinion before heading up the path.
The panther, Thaeri, seem ready to lead Gunther anywhere away from the dire lions.
Oxford smiles at K'Nara "You are not bound to us. We are just grateful to have you along. Borrow the extra horses and do what you must. We will continue down the road. I am sure you can catch us. We are pushing hard, but we are fully laden and pulling the three lion cages."
Before leaving Lian tries the berries on the lions, but it appears the big cats hanker more fro fresh meat. The lioness snaps at the Hand of Domi.
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OOC: Oxford has enough extra horses for all of the Emerald Dragon.
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The Emeralds (horsed or not) move up the path at K'Nara's insistance. Ingrge and his blue eyes notice an arcane mark of the same design as the first (very old) every 200 yards or so. The mark is placed on a large flat rock each time.
The group is slowly rising as they climb a low hill. Toward the top of the hill is a large rock outcropping and a deep cave. TO one side of the rocks is a half acre garden that looks well cared for.
As the cave narrows, about 40 feet in the back is a large wood frame blocking the way. The wood is very old and appears to be the back of a fine piece of furniture.
Not far from the wood panel is a well used wheel barrow and a set of small gloves and some gardening tools, all very worn. There even seems to be a worn path in the rock from the wheel barrow to the garden.
Gunther d20+16=32 Monday March 26th, 2007 4:16:36 PM
Gunther makes sure he spends more time with the female lioness than with the cubs. He is gentle, but firm. Noting her dominant actions, Gunther redoubles the training, making sure that she is only allowed to eat when she is submissive. (Handle Animal=32 to work on Dominance)
Falin d20+19=31 d20+19=37 Monday March 26th, 2007 4:46:41 PM OOC: Did anyone say anything about the arcane mark? Just wondering.
Going with the other Talons, Falin dismounts as they approach the rock outcropping and see the garden. He stops for a moment to look and listen.
Listen 31 Spot 37
Olana d20+15=19 d20+15=22 d20+15=31 Monday March 26th, 2007 5:00:46 PM
Taking up the rear guard as they move along, Olana keeps watch, just in case someone is attempting to join this party. She'll glance at the trail on either side, too, and see if there are any tracks that might tell any tales of other recent traffic other than themselves.
Listen Dc 19 Spot DC 22 Survival DC 31
((1st draft CS done and sent. I'll make sure I'm in here every day from now on.))
Milo d20+26=38 d20+24=34 Monday March 26th, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Milo scouts ahead of the party, careful to remain as hidden as possible. (OOC: Moving at full speed for Hide DC 33 and Move Silently DC 29.)
Aeralia d20-1=9 d20-1=7 Monday March 26th, 2007 7:37:52 PM
Taking note from Ingrge's interaction with the students, Aeralia will accompany the elven wizard in assisting the students with their chores. She takes well to the work, having been accustom to it in her time working in Plateau City years ago, quickly catching on to tasks that'd need done.
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As they began to head up the trail slowly, Aeralia murmurs a spell quickly, a pinch of talcum and powdered silver sprinkling lightly against the sorceresses closed eyes as she finishes the incantations. She glances about quickly, before resting her gaze on Ingrge, and his softly glowing blue eyes. "Master Ingrge, What sort of divinations do you keep active? That way I can save magics for other situations, if you've already capable of them or have them up already."
The young sorceress continues to glance about quickly, wondering what sort of tricks and protections a powerful seer might have. Thinking of her own divinations, and ones she abandoned, Aeralia's mind quickly wonders to her past. With her job in the circus, she used to read the minds of customers (without consent), to better know what they wanted, what they feared, to spice up and tailor her illusions to the crowd. She'd since then given up the practice out of good concscience, having invaded on a few to many personal memories when she'd rather not have.
'Your not in here are you?' Aeralia ponders within her own mind, still wondering what sort of detections the Elven seer might use. 'If so, we come at the wish of Herterona of Plateau City.' She mentally whips herself for thinking poorly of the use of the divination, especially now that she was considering its of possible use upon her. Thinking it best, the young brunette does her best to push the thoughts from her mind.
No real way of knowing weather her ideas were correct or not, the young sorceress continues to glance around catiously, waiting to see what unfolds.
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OOC: Cast See Invisibility. Spot DC 9, Listen DC 7
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Ingrge d20+29=44 d20+23=35 Monday March 26th, 2007 8:35:24 PM
Continuing to help and talk with only those students actually doing work and chores, ngrge pretends to not hear the others' questions or just politely nods to them and continues working. Every now and then he moves closer to the old arcane marks to get a closer look and to see if they are actually still legible. spell craft DC 44, knowledge arcana DC 35.
At Arelia's question, Ingrge looks up, "You know you are the first in our group to have asked me about my eyes. A short while ago I cast and made permanent two spells upon my eyes. So that I may always see things that are invisible and allows me arcane sight of this with magical auras, like these old arcane makrs set just off the path. I also sense some divination magic around us or targeting us. I'm not sure which.
As for other divination spells, well I always have a number as that is my specilization area. (he will tell her exaclty which he has currently memorized. They are the spells that have # after them) As such I never use spells from the enchanment school."
As K'nara shifts the Talons to move up the path, Ingrge pauses a moment and then using the Ring contacts their leader at the front of the group.
"Knara, I think someone or something is watching us. There also are quite a few old arcan marks along the path. Are you sure we need to be going this way? "
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
K'Nara d20+1=11 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 10:58:40 AM
K'Nara looks around the area as she receives Ingrge's message. Using her own ring, she communicates with the elf:
"No, I'm not one hundred percent sure we need to be here...it was just that, given the fact that Sagetome is supposed to be located about a mile or so outside Luzon, I figured that this must be the place. If you think it's too dangerous to remain here, I'll certainly respect your opinion."
However, as she speaks to Ingrge, the wheelbarrow and gloves get her attention and the tall blade singer goes over to them, inspecting them as she speaks.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Tuesday March 27th, 2007 12:08:28 PM
Shivers go down the monk's spine; that feeling of being stalked, but he isn't sure if the lioness is watching him or if it is something else. Through the Ring, as if queued by Ingrge, "Knara, I think we are being followed, but I can't be sure." (Oblivious to any Arcane Mark unless he hears someone mention it.)
[What is the marching order?] _______________________________ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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: Knock at the Door Tuesday March 27th, 2007 1:20:46 PM
ooc: Ingrge, did the three wood elves come along with you?
If you are wearing a ring of communication, remember you can only wear two rings.
Ingrge, what ring did you take off to use the communication ring?
(kent:NONE!! Obviously you did not look at Ingrge's updated sheet and catacombs purchases :>) The hand of glory around his neck, is wearing the ring of evasion allowing its use as well as the use of his rings of protection and communication on his hands.) --------------------------------------
Milo scouts ahead of the group and even though he is close by, he is rarely seen.
Olana brings up the rear, keeping a watchful eye out.
The panther spends as much time as possible rubbing up against Gunther, once he is off his horse.
The group investigates the outcropping, wood panel and garden and are not sure what to make of it.
Aeralia calls out to the wood panel and is greated by a faint response.
DC 20 listen check to hear "Eh? What? Speak up? Come in through the chimney or the normal way, Magic. It is always easier to just go away." a soft crackly female voice is heard. The language is Elvish.
THe horses are wandering over to the succulent leaves of the garden.
Lian is disturbed to hear there is magic in the air when Ingrge informs the group of what he found.
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After the voice is heard from behind the wood panel, Ingrge again feels divinatation magic. This time it is targeting the entire area of the rock outcropping. It has a different feel from the eariler sensation.
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DC 30 spot check to see a faint smoke trail on the other side of the hill.
CDM Jerry Tuesday March 27th, 2007 2:25:42 PM
Greetings Dragons!
It is now time to do a thorough evaluation of all games that are 8th level and higher to see if they have what it takes to join the Consortium. We'll do this on the Breakfast Nook board.
Head over and see if you have permissions. We won't start until everyone has posted there.
I'll be in charge of this.
Ingrge d20+23=41 d20+29=39 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 8:05:09 PM
Turning to look directly at the rock outcropping Ingrge suspects that either or both Clairaudience / clairvoyance has been set there and they are currently being listened to, watched or both. He informs the others of his suspicions. Knowledge arcana DC 41, Spellcraft DC 39.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana d20+12=26 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 8:33:14 PM
Olana frowns. So nice to be spied upon and you couldn't return the favour. Still, those horses could start a riot just by trampling over someone's beloved flower bed.
She walks toward the beasts to intercede, talking softly, and will take the reins.
Handle Animal DC 26
Milo d20+17=34 d20+26=33 d20+24=36 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 12:42:08 AM
Milo notes the smoke, and moves quickly that direction, taking care to remain hidden and silent as he approaches. (OOC: Spot check DC 34. Hide DC 33, Move Silently DC 36)
Gunther d20+16=25 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 7:14:19 AM
Gunther sighs as he hears all the information coming off his rings. Why couldn't it just be a simple "Hi, we're here."? He moves along at the rear, ready to take action if any is needed. As he moves along, he wonders when his Catacombs purchases will arrive. Some of those items will definately make life a little easier.
As he waits, he gently strokes Thaeri's coat. "It's ok girl. I won't let the lions hurt anyone. You'll see. It'll work out." He keeps his tone low and comforting, knowing that she is going through a lot of adjustment right now with the addition of the lions (Handle Animal=25).
OOC: Jim, please do not forget that Theari and Gunther can talk directly to each other via Gunther's wreathes.
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Dm JIm: Completely missed that Nellie. That will help alot.
Falin d20+17=35 d20+16=35 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 8:03:32 AM
Falin hears the voice ask who is there and he looks around to see if anyone is going to answer.
Falin notes the smoke and lets everyone know over the ring.
K'Nara d20=11 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:09:31 PM
K'Nara looks around to see if she can spot anything, frowning. (OOC: it's highly unlikely with a mere 12 (forgot to roll with the +1, oh well.)
"Let's keep our eyes peeled." she says, then heads for the smoke that Falin has pointed out. A chimney entrance, eh? Suddenly it's beginning to look a lot like Yuletide...
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+22=23 d20+11=22 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:46:57 PM
(Spot 22 and Listen 23-nat 1!)
The monk keeps his eyes open.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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 (Jay) Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:50:38 PM
The panther purrs softly, unwilling to take her eyes from the larger cats. 'Brother, they are big, untame, not like me. I am better.' Gunther senses a great jealousy and a vanity that most cats have, from the female.
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DM Jim: Peeerrfect, caught the sense of the situation
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door II Wednesday March 28th, 2007 2:35:48 PM
OOC: The teleportation rings are being written up. In a nut shell:
used 3 times per day 12 person maximum: medium and large creatures (familiars, horses, large cats) count as 1 each. Full round action to activate, put on ring, take off ring, pass around to others and then the originator (K'Nara currently) put the ring back on and poof. You travel with what is on your body only, unless the creature is small sized (free)
For those of you posting at 100% good job. For the rest of you lets try to improve.
Thanks again to Ceil for the background work.
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Milo, like a shadow goes and investigates the smoke and returns a few minutes later to tell the group he found a natural chimney, but the opening is only 6 inches wide at best.
In the mean time Olana keeps the horses for eating the well kept garden.
Ingrge correctly identifies the two spells at work, but what is he going to do with the information?
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200 bonus experence points for Ingrge.
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Cat and trainer communicate effortlessly and the panther expresses her concerns about the nature of the lions and how big predators treat smaller predators, not well under normal circumstances.
Lian has his eyes open, but needs to clear the wax from his ears.
Falin listens to the old voice but waits for others to act.
Aeralia is strangely silent.
K'Nara has visions of sugarplumbs dancing in her head.
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DC 20 listen check "I saw that you were smarter than this. Come in and lets see what the old lizards attack dog wants." A soft aged female voice scolds in old elvish. The voice is behind the sculpted wood panel, that does not appear to be a panel but more of a back of a piece of hand crafted furniture of sorts.
Milo d20+17=27 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 8:28:42 PM
After reporting the chimney, "I think I'll have a look about to see if I can't find a larger opening or door." Milo spends some time (well as much as K'nara allows) searching the area. (OOC: DC 27 Search)
Ingrge Wednesday March 28th, 2007 9:18:02 PM
::approaching the outcrop::
"So, We know you can see and hear us. We have no weapons bared and are not threatening you in any way. So the civilized thing to do would be to properly greet your unexpected guests in person and let us share some food and beverage with you. My name, by the ways is Ingrge Nightseer. and we are the Emerald Dragons"
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Gunther Wednesday March 28th, 2007 9:25:24 PM
Gunther hangs back with Thaeri, waiting to find out who it is that they are visiting. As he waits, he whispers to Thaeri. "I know you are better. Why do you think I talk to you instead of them? But look at the size of them. They will provide a good distraction in a fight while you and I work as a team. I will have to train them first of course. I hope you will be patient with me while I train them."
Aeralia d20+16=34 d20+23=39 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 11:17:54 PM
"You wouldn't want us to be wishing to invade your privacy with divination magics to safely locate a means inside. You've chosen solitude in your living, and we would like to honor your choice," Aeralia says loudly in elvish, struggling with a few words briefly, the young woman having underutilized the delicate language.
"And while there'd be plenty of magical ways to widen or otherwise allow passage through your little chimney, we'd again like to spare the risk of any non-neccesary damage to your home that might result."
After a small pause, "Besides, I'm sure you are well aware that we are in a hurry, and that we'd like not to leave the fledgling wizards traveling ahead unprotected, in these troubling times. Will you not dispense with this trivial test, and allow us to proceed with why we are here?"
Aeralia looks to K'nara, tapping on a scroll case hanging from her side to hint at the box and scroll she'd given the Dragons leader earlier.
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OOC: Dimplomacy 34, and Bluff 39 [Aeralia is sure that the Dragons could find a way in, but she isn't really sure what it is, so added a bluff check for that]
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Olana d20+15=25 Thursday March 29th, 2007 12:55:45 AM
Olana keeps one eye on the horses while looking for a good place to tether them. A smile twitches briefly across her face at Aeralia's pronunciation.
Spot DC 25
Lian d20+11=14 d20+22=38 Thursday March 29th, 2007 5:32:13 AM
Lian stays vigilant as possible. "Who said that?" He looks around dumbly.
(Spot 14, Listen 38)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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: Knock at the Door III Thursday March 29th, 2007 1:05:44 PM
OOC: Please list spells or spell slots on your character.
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Milo searches the carved wooden panel at the cave mouth. The cave opening is about five feet wide and six feet high. The wood panel does not seem to be attached to the cave wall and is almost flush with the stone. There are no hinges or catches that Milo can find. It does appear to be heavy as it does not move to his touch.
Ingrge and Aeralia call out to the old eleven voice and it ellicits a reply "Ah, responses. You may yet serve the old lizard well. A bit bold even, that I am sure the old lizard will like. Will you prove brash or deft is the question?" Old weezing laughter "I did invite you in, Ingrge. I asked you to magic in. And Lass, I did not think you took me serious about the chimney. That is a good way to ruin my vegtable stew and get yourself cooked. Remember lass that time is a relative thing and has different meanings to different entities." A pause then "Presents?" as Aeralia pats the scroll case.
DC 20 listen check to hear the elvish
Lian asks what is going on.
Olan takes care of the horses and tethers them to a low branch of a tree.
Gunther and his panther spend some quality time together.
K'Nara Thursday March 29th, 2007 3:09:17 PM
K'Nara sighs in relief--no chimney for her! Thank goodness for that.
"I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor, my lady," the blade singer says in Elven, "I am K'Nara Illutu, I lead the group now called the Emerald Dragons. We are here bearing items meant for Sagetome...whom I am hoping is yourself. May we please enter? Not all of us have the means to...'magic ourselves' inside."
Ingrge Thursday March 29th, 2007 8:34:22 PM
"I am getting a bit tired of banying words with someone who won't even do the courtesy of sharing her name. I have withheld being rude and forcing my way in, and would rather not have to as it would be a waste of my spells and I have been overly tested of late and tire of the silliness. I have nothing to prove to you and no desire to be considered worthy or unworthy by someone I do not even know."
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door III supplimental Thursday March 29th, 2007 9:09:23 PM
DC 20 listen check - cackling laughter "K'Nara, self proclaimed leader of many, I am Sagetome and you are not two legged lizards if you can not magic in here. It is always the case for those reputed to be of your kind." The language is still elvish.
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ooc: Feel free to continue to post. I will still post again tomorrow around noon.
Kent Thursday March 29th, 2007 9:53:03 PM
(OOC: Jim I am out of town until Sunday with 110 5th graders on an overnight field trip and will not be able to post tomorrow.)
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Dm Jim: You have your hands full!!
Gunther Thursday March 29th, 2007 10:22:34 PM
Taking a look around and overhearing some of the cross chatter, Gunther sighs. Magic in....magic in. Wonder if we all have to go in. Suppose Ingrge could Teleport us in. Such precautions now a days. Ugg. He looks over at Thaeri. "Sister...sometimes the two leggers can be so complex. I really think your kind has it right. A couple of quick scratches and maybe a bite or two and everything's all over."
Laughing merrily, Gunther catches sight of the Catacombs delivery person. Grinning in anticipation, he eagerly opens the packages. "Look Thaeri...toys."
Aeralia d20-1=19 d20+3=15 d20-1=15 Thursday March 29th, 2007 10:34:15 PM
Closing her eyes lightly, the young sorceress concentrates for a few moments, mentally casting her own divination spell. Her eyes glow a soft blue as she opens them, much like Ingrge's, and Aeralia glances about briefly to gauge any magical aura's in the area. The woman then moves beside the wood panel/piece of furniture, inspecting it slowly, looking both for further magical auras, and whether the wood seems to be blocking any additional entrances of any sort.
"What did she say?" Aeralia questions her companions with a small bit of frustration, not understanding the elven at such a low volume. "I suppose we can use the ring, if she absolutely won't give in, right? Ingrge, can you get a look inside with any divinations?"
"And if she's going to be testing us, just let me know when I can start tearing down her spells," Aeralia adds, continuing to look about the panel. "Our methods need not be known, if its going to be like this."
"And Speak Up!" she adds loudly in elvish, almost a yell towards the panel.
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OOC: Silent, Still Arcane Sight. Listen 19, Search 15, Spot 15 (to attempt to locate the sensor for the Clairvoyance/Audience, since she can see both its magical aura, and through its invisibility)
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Milo Friday March 30th, 2007 12:42:59 AM
Milo shrugs, "The door is a bit heavy for me to open. Any ideas?"
Olana d20+15=23 Friday March 30th, 2007 11:51:16 AM
Making sure the horses are tied well and settled, Olana wanders over toward the commotion. Something must be up, because by the sounds of it Ingrge had already lost his temper.
"Huh. Door doesn't have a handle," she says, noting the obvious. Seeing that the magically inclined in the party are looking for any tricks, she doesn't figure there's anything she can do. Unless that wasn't the door.
She takes time to look at the ground - evidence of wear; foot traffic that might lead into a hidden entrance.
Spot DC 23
((OOc - race weekend. I'm now off till Sunday night. Jim, I'll let you have those amendments on Monday morning.))
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Have fun!
Lian Friday March 30th, 2007 12:25:25 PM
Walking over to Ingrge, the monk smiles. "We having a problem? Need me to make a hole or are you going to open it your way.... messy?" The elf laughs.
K'Nara Friday March 30th, 2007 1:05:53 PM
K'Nara begins rummaging around in her backpack for that bag that contains the extra scrolls.
"Hmmm..." she hums to herself as she produces the bag and then proceeds to rummage through it, too, "...brass bottle--no...staff--no...ahhhhh HA!" She holds aloft a scroll.
"Who wants to cast a Knock spell...?" K'Nara asks with a grin.
Dm Jim: Knock on the Door IV Friday March 30th, 2007 3:08:27 PM
Ingrge is a bit frustrated at the old womens antics, but maintains his control.
Milo asks what to do?
Gunther plays with the new toys that were delivered for Theari.
Lian asks if brute force is needed. I would seem to be a shame to destroy the carved wood, it almost seems like artwork. The delicate scrollwork and the intricate animal and plant details carved in the surface.
Olana has taken care of the horses and wonders if there is another entrance.
Aeralia and Ingrge each locate the Clairvoyance/Clairaudiance sensor in the top of the rock outcropping about 25 feet above the groups heads.
Aeralia asks if the ring is an option.
K'Nara rummages through her pack and finds a knock scroll and hold it up.
DC 20 listen check (language elvish) "A ring, the Lass has..." Then cackling laughter "A knock spell, I will remember that for a century." much more laughter.
Milo Friday March 30th, 2007 5:42:01 PM
Milo snorts at K'nara's offer, "I wish, but I'll let one of the learned do the honors, since I don't ready hocus pocus so well."
Falin Friday March 30th, 2007 11:05:12 PM OOC: I appologize. Moving, tornadoes, and then a blizzard. All just in the first day. We are holed up in Alamagordo at a best western.
"Well, maybe we should go in. Sounds like she is expecting us." says Falin.
Gunther d20+16=33 Saturday March 31st, 2007 11:09:26 AM
Unwraping the packages, Gunther finds the new collars. Grinning ear to ear, he heads into the cages and puts the collars on the dire lions (cubs first, then female). He moves slowly so as not to frighten them, first spending some time playing with them before he quickly puts the collars on (Handle Animal=33). Then he fishes a small stone out of the Catacombs delivery bag and heads over to Theari. With a small flick of his wrist, he gently throws the stone toward the panther's head where it begins to orbit. Patting her gently, he says "There. That ought to help. Now you don't have to hunt for food unless you want to."
As the others decide what to do about the door, Gunther speaks into his ring. "Do you need me to come with you? Odervise I can keep a vatch out here vile I look after de kitties."
Ingrge d4+13=15 Sunday April 1st, 2007 9:05:14 AM
(OOC: Jim, Is it the same day that we left or was there a night in there already?)
Ingrge looks around a moment and then taking a step to where he hopes he is out of sight of the clarvoyance spell. Takes a minute to cast a spell of his own, and soon there are 13 little constructs quietly floating around his head.
Separating them in to two groups of 10 and 5 He directs the 10 to: Form a ring 700 yards out around him and watch for anything dangerous that is coming our way. Return to report when you spot it.
To the group of five he dirsects them to: Go carefully down the chimney. Spread out in the room you find. Observe. One return immediately with room details, Others return in 3 minute intervals.
Once cast and on their way, Ingrge retunds to the front of the cave adjusting his robe.
The three elves are gathered around together ralking about what they are hearing and what they might tey to do to help.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Posting Reports for Monday April 2nd, 2007 7:38:10 AM
The Emerald Dragons For the Week of March 26,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXX2X K'Nara----XXXXX Lian------XX2XX Gunther---XO2XOS*Nellie belives in making up for her missing posts> Olana-----XXOXX Milo------XO2X2 Aeralin---XOXXO Inger-----XXXXOS Farlin----OO2XX
Adm Ceil - Onlt Three players Missed one post this week and TWO players Missed tow days of posting this week.
Lian Monday April 2nd, 2007 11:55:45 AM
The hand of Domi waits for the order. He doesn't think twice about the 'beauty' of the carvings.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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)
K'Nara Monday April 2nd, 2007 12:41:03 PM
Seeing as there aren't any takers, K'Nara decides to try reading the Knock scroll herself and casting the spell at the door with no handle.
"I still have to say that I feel funny about this...like it's breaking and entering or something." the blade singer says with a sigh, then--squaring her shoulders--unfurls the scroll and casts the Knock spell from it.
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door V Monday April 2nd, 2007 1:46:16 PM
ooc: It is the next day Kent. Mark off your prying eyes spell and list the spell you are casting in the future. I knew this one, but may not know the next one you post.
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K'Nara casts her knock spell and all it illicits is waves of laughter from behind the large carved wood panel.
Ingrge tries a different tact and cast his prying eyes spell and sends several to the natural chimney that Milo found.
After a few minutes of waiting, the eye that was going down the chimney starts to see light. In fact it has come to the back of a fire, not roaring, but a fire none the less.
Before the eye crosses the fire to enter the room, it transmits back what appears to be a very large and dark room. There are many shadows everywhere as the fire is the only illumination in the room. The eye does see long silver hair and tiny sandled feet that a green dress almost covers. Sagetome must be tending to the fire or what she is cooking. Looking up the eye sees the face of a anciant elvish women with white unseeing eyes and a heavily lined face.
There appear to be large things in the shadows against the wall and what may be the middle of the room.
The eye crosses the fire and is destroyed.
DC 20 listen check to hear in elvish " Oooh. Clever and sneaky. How refreshing. What is wrong with the obvious."
The other 14 eyes await Ingrge's commands.
Gunther is pleased with his new toys and tries them out on his cats.
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Ooc: Nellie the Dire Lions are actually with the wagons that are still moving. Are you with the group or your cats?
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The rest of the group is getting a bit frustrated. What will Lian do?
It is a shame that Aeralia did not speak as had caught the seers attention at one point.
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00C: Missing posts can cause the game to drag and this senario is. It was not suppose to be difficult to find a way in.
Falin Monday April 2nd, 2007 1:55:17 PM
Falin looks at K'Nara with her knock spell and hopes for the best. When it does not work he walks forwards and merely knocks on the door.
"May we come in?" He asks.
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door V supplimental Monday April 2nd, 2007 2:18:29 PM
DC 20 listen check in elvish "Of course you may, but only if you are two legged lizards. If you are two legged lizards then you can magic in." More cackling laughter as Sagetome is enjoying herself.
Lian Monday April 2nd, 2007 3:49:22 PM
"Um, obvious?" the monk thinks for a moment. He leans over and gives a thunderous rap on the panel. "Anyone home...? May we come in?"
Aeralia d20-1=13 Monday April 2nd, 2007 4:55:06 PM
(OOC: Technically I cheated posting before (non on purpose, just missed the check), as Aeralia has no possible way of making a DC 20 Listen check. So she shouldn't have been able to respond.)
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Aeralia continues to strain her ears in frustration, unable to hear the low volume of the elf's speech.
"Just let me know when I can dispel her divinations," Aeralia says with a hint of anger, sitting on the floor until someone translates the seers words. She keeps an eye on the sensor, ready to dispel it if shes allowed. Otherwise she remains silent until someone else, who can actually hear, can figure out how to get in.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
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ooc: Dm Jim - Someone could actually translate for Aeralia, but that has not happened. A shame.
Milo Monday April 2nd, 2007 8:21:41 PM
Completely at a loss, for entering the domicile, Milo stands bored, fidgeting and waiting for further instructions.
Olana d20+15=20 Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 12:25:42 AM
Listen Check Dc20
"Two legged lizards?" ponders Olana out loud, translating into common. "Is that like a riddle or something? Two legged lizards and we can magic in? She starts to chew a strand of her hair absently. "Dang I'm hopeless at riddles. I mean, what's a two-legged lizard?"
Lian Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:40:15 AM
Lian is now confused. "What?"
Gunther Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:21:06 AM
OOC: Ok, I really didn't get that bit of information from your post Jim. Thanks for clearing that up. I guess Gunther will stick with the group out of convience.
Sighing, Gunther falls back on the only answer that comes to mind. "Vhy don't ve try de ring to get in?" He strokes Thaeri absently as he starts to get bored with the transaction.
K'Nara Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 10:45:12 AM
"At least I was a source of amusement to a potential ally." K'Nara says with a shrug. "And, sorry, Olana--I'm not good at puzzles either. Two-legged lizards? The only thing I can think of is 'Dragons'...and we ARE Dragons--we're the Emerald Dragons, thanks to the Consortium...but even that doesn't seem to be opening the door." She turned to Ingrge.
"I hope you can think of something, my friend, because I'm fresh out of ideas, short of kicking the door down." The blade singer's frown indicates that she doesn't believe that that would be a good idea, either.
"Gunther's idea has merit, though..." K'Nara concedes, "...if Ingrge has a visual idea of where to go..?" She holds out the teleport ring to the elven mage so he could get the trip started.
Dm Jim: Knock at the door VI Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 1:13:56 PM
Milo received his answer from Sagetome and Lian goes and tries a hard rap and receives a different type of answer.
DC 20 listen check in elvish "Be careful there young man. Two legged lizards are not normally so impetuous. I have enough trouble and now I have to find the books you knocked down.....Are you deaf? I am yelling at the top of my lungs. Go and magic in, if you can, but I am suspecting that you are not two legged lizards, and are jus here to disturb an old woman."
Aeralia is getting her blood up and is ready to retaliate in some way.
Olana translates the elvish words from Sagetome for the others to understand, but is not sure if she comprehends there true meaning herself.
Gunther suggest using the ring of teleportation like Aeralia did just a few minutes ago. K'Nara picks up on the idea and offers the Ring of teleportation to Ingrge, who is standing slack jawed. Ingrge makes no response to K'Nara.
When K'Nara rambles on about being appointed as Dragons by the consortium the old evlish voice cackles again "If you be two legged lizards, then prove it and magic in, or go and leave me in peace. I am liable to ruin my stew with all the racket you are making." DC 20 listen check in elvish.
CDM Jerry Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 4:44:30 PM
No posts in the Breakfast nook today. Suggest you make it a habit to post there before here, until the habit of posting there is created. More you post, the faster we can be done with this.
Lian (second post) Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 5:26:06 PM
Lian get an idea. "Magic? Knara, why not use the Rings!"
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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 Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:02:19 PM
(ooc: I was actually waiting to find out what the other eyes the four that went with the first on and the others that went out scouting might have seen, as posted.)
(Did Ingrge get enough information to be able to create a usable target for a teleport?)
K'nara, do you want all of us to go in or do we want half to stay and half to go?
If Ingrge is sure he has a good enough idea of the room she is in to ensure a safe teleport He will picture the room in his mind and after removing his communication ring place the telport ring on his finger and pass it to the next person going. Once everyone has placed it on their finger he will again focus on the target zone and put the ring back on his finger completing the chain and then they are gone.
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ooc: Dm Jim - Ingrge has enough information for a teleport target. I did not send the other eyes as they would not give any additional information and would be destroyed by the cooking fire.
Olana Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:40:06 PM
Twirling the soggy piece of hair in her fingertips, Olana says, "Ah, so that's just her name for us. It seems to me then, that she's being cautious. She wants proof that we are who we are."
Despite the holdup, she smiles - "If we have to teleport in using that ring, and we've already used up our magic quota for the day, then we're gonna have to camp out here, overnight. And someone needs to stop those crazy wizards from traveling further until tomorrow."
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OOC: Dm Jim - I posted the rules of the teleportation ring several days ago, please read all posts. The ring is usable 3 times per day.
Milo Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:19:38 PM
"Perhaps if we magic in, then she'll show us the way out when we're through." Milo muses out loud.
Falin Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:53:32 PM
"Do we really need to be here or do we want some come back after we get the wizards where they need to be?"
Gunther Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:38:49 AM
The warrior waits impatiently to see if the teleport works. As he waits, he silently ponders why exactly they have to see this pesky old woman.
Aeralia d20+17=37 d20-1=13 Wednesday April 4th, 2007 10:50:02 AM
"Well, if were teleporting, Ingrge, why don't you send your eyes out after the wizards and wagons and back, while were inside. 5 miles, or however long they last, then back. That way we can make up a little ground, when we teleport back out."
Aeralia will put on the ring when they are ready to teleport in, and waits for the magic to occur. She does her best to resist the urge to dispel the old hags divinations, severly tempted when Ingrge has his back turned (as he's the only one that could have a chance of telling, as far as Aeralia knows).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Spellcraft 37 to identify his Prying Eyes. Listen check 13.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) Wednesday April 4th, 2007 12:01:38 PM
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
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 - sonic
"Oh, were we already going to do that? Okay then." He waits to transport. The monk smiles at Aeralia's temper.
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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)
K'Nara Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:14:15 PM
K'Nara smiles at Ingrge.
"We better stick together." she tells the elven weapon mage. "Teleport all of us, please."
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door VII d100=41 Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:20:30 PM
The group seems to form a concensus that Sagetome want them to use the ring of teleportation. Ingrge saw enough to make the teleportation trip not very dangerous. THe Emeralds pass the ring from person to person and even the panther gets in on the action.
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ooc; You figured out what Sagetome wanted, so I am moving the group forward a bit.
Remember,
Ring of Teleportation: Highlights, again. 3 uses per day 12 people or creature max. Normal load
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As K'Nara put the ring back on after everyone has tried it on, the group pop out of the sunlight and into the dark cave. It is a bit disorienting for those that have not teleported or dimension doored before.
The cave is lit only by the cooking fire, so there are shadows aplenty. There are large ornate wooden bookshelves that appear to be to the walls. One must be blocking the entrance. Over by one book shelf is an ancient looking elf in a green dress and silver hair down to her knees. Sagetome looks very old by elvish standards and is not moving fast as she pick up the books that Lian knock off the bookcase. Sagetome also apear very blind.
The aroma of a nice vegetable stew is hanging in the air along with other strange smells.
The group has appeared around a circular work table in the middle of the room. The table is open in the center and on the table are various forms of glassware and containers. Aeralia and Ingrge notice that there appears to be a working alchemy lab on the table.
The Emerald Dragons ended up in 8 of 10 well worn spots on the cave floor. In fact there are well worm paths in the stone cave floor that appear to be walk ways worn into the rock over a ver long time.
Sagetome take immediate notice of the group as they arrive around the table. In elvish she responds and none too loud, but it appears to be as loud as the old women can talk, but no one has any problem understanding her as long as they speak elvish "Finally. Maybe you be two legged lizards after all. You just need a bit of seasoning. Nothing a decade or two can not cure."
Sagetome looks at each Emerald with her unseeing eyes and then comments "I am honored by your presence. It has been a long time since I have had visitors. Can I get you some tea and you can tell me why you are hear? Sweetie, please keep your cat on a short leash. I do not like it when things are moved in my home, at least not when I don't do the moving."
Sagetome starts a slow shuffle over to the fire in one of the well worn paths.
Milo Wednesday April 4th, 2007 9:55:22 PM
Speaking amicably, "I'd love some tea."
Falin Wednesday April 4th, 2007 10:31:46 PM
"I would live some tea as well." Says Falin.
Olana Thursday April 5th, 2007 1:17:25 AM
Now the one living in this place is no longer a mystery, and she can see who this is, Olana acts accordingly. Elders were always given great respect in her tribe, so no more smart mouth. "We would be very grateful for tea, elder one," she adds.
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) Thursday April 5th, 2007 7:20:46 AM
The monk simply looks at the old woman as she picks up her books. She wasn't very helpful with them, so Lian returns the favor by saying, "I believe that one goes there ma'am. I am sure you are aware of that though." He smiles at her, then realizing she can't see the monk, he stops abruptly. "Uh, erm, please." He bows in response. Shaking his head, he seats himself on the floor near Aeralia.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
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 - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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 Thursday April 5th, 2007 8:50:19 AM
The panther is not liking the ring of metal on her paw, if even for a moment, she naws at it.
'This is irritating Brother, what is this bit of metal?' She asks Gunther.
Gunther Thursday April 5th, 2007 10:05:17 AM
Gunther nods at the old woman's instruction regarding Thaeri. Turning to the panther, he smiles. "I'm sorry sister, but it was the only way I could take you with me. It's called a ring and I fear we will have to use it more often in the future." He strokes the panther's silken fur. "Please stand still here beside me while we wait for the others to finish their endless chatter." Gunther waits in a corner ready to get on with more important matters.
Dm Jim: Tea Thursday April 5th, 2007 12:59:49 PM
Sagetome accepts Lian's help at putting the books back "Thanks you sonny."
Gunther and his cat exchange some fact of travel that comes with being a Dragon.
Sagetome smiles as several of the Emerald Dragons take her up on her offer of tea. Smiling show off all of the wrinkles in the old womens face, it almost appears to crack.
Sagetome brings a kettle of hot tea to the round table that everyone is either standing or sitting (Lian) next to. Sagetome then suffles to a cupboard next to the cave wall.
What seems like an eternity, as Sagetome carefully shuffle over to the round table carrying a platter of ceramic tea cup. After setting the cup down she adds to no one in particular "Please help yourselves, my aim has not been good for over a century. Please pour me a cup while you are at it."
"Oh my manners, there are some candles on the table, please light them so all of you can see better." Sagetome adds in mock alarm.
After taking a sip of the hot tea, Sagetome continues "So why did the old lizard send you to see me?"
Falin Thursday April 5th, 2007 2:18:38 PM
Moving over to the table Falin passes out cups to those who need them and sets one in front of the ancient elf. He then grabs the tea kettle and pours tea for everyone.
He settles back over to his spot and sips his tea.
K'Nara Thursday April 5th, 2007 2:39:18 PM
Regardless of whether she could see it, K'Nara gives Sagetome a graceful bow in the elven tradition.
"My apologies for our tardy arrival, Lady Sagetome," she says, "You're right--we need seasoning. I am K'Nara Illutu, and these are my friends..." She introduces each of the others by name.
"Collectively, we have only recently been called the Emerald Dragons. We have come at the request of Herterona and Lord Sturtevant. They have charged us to bring this to you." K'Nara produces the box (and scroll?) that Aeralia had gotten from the Mayor's assistant and places it on the table. Then she thanks Falin for the tea, taking it and sipping while seeing what Sagetome will do next.
Milo Thursday April 5th, 2007 4:29:42 PM
Having nothing further to add, Milo stands quietly next to Olana and sips his tea respectfully, listening to the conversation unfold.
Ingrge d20+9=19 d20+23=35 d20+29=45 Thursday April 5th, 2007 6:05:24 PM
Half listening to the conversation, Ingrge peruses the book shelves and the lab table trying to see what she is or was working on.
Profession DC 19 Knowledge arcana DC 35 Spell Craft DC 45
Ingrge (Spells) Thursday April 5th, 2007 6:08:34 PM
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana Friday April 6th, 2007 12:04:45 AM
At the mention of Herterona, Olana has a hard time surpressing a sigh. Still, it would be interesting to see what all this was about.
Aeralia Friday April 6th, 2007 2:29:46 AM
Aeralia pours herself a cup of tea after the others, sipping lightly on the liquid, trying to calm her agitations. As K'Nara presents the seer with her gifts, the sorceress looks on, wondering what they are.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) d20+12=29 Friday April 6th, 2007 10:52:43 AM
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
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 - sonic The monk watches and waits. He thinks maybe the old woman already knows why they are here. (Sense Motive 29)
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain 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 Friday April 6th, 2007 11:02:20 AM
The panther sniffs the books, tea pot and the old woman, then sits, curled by Gunther. 'Strange place.'
Gunther Friday April 6th, 2007 11:14:26 AM
Gunther smiles at the panther. "Strange indeed." Taking a seat, the warrior waits for the actual business to begin.
Dm Jim: Presents Friday April 6th, 2007 1:25:24 PM
Falin is kind enough to serve tea for all in attendance.
No one seems to worry about the poor light, least of all Sagetome, as no one takes up the seer's suggestion to light the candle at the table.
K'Nara places the scroll and the box on the table and tells a brief tale of how she came into their possession. Sagetome comes over to the table and her seemingly hungry hands seek out the items and she picks them up. Sagetome quickly opens the scroll and appears to read?
Ingrge looks at the book shelfs that are mostly shrouded in shadow, but can pick out an occasional musty old tome of both acrane and divine: Divinatation and the Future, Alemi in your Soul.
Ingrge can also see arrayed on the round table what appears to be a very extensive potion making laboratory. There is also a shelf that contains many unlabled jars and contains. Interesting, that none of the containers seem to be of the same size or shape.
Ingrge and Aeralia, with their arcane sight can see that several of the jars and containers hold magicial potions. There are also several clairvoyance/clairaudiance sensor in the room. Some of the books on the shelfs are also magical as are several items on Sagetome.
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Sagetome puts her hand to her face and her pale face seems to blush "That old flatterer." as she continues to read the scroll. As she starts to roll up the scroll, Sagetome comments seemingly to herself "Well we will have to tidy up a bit."
Sagetome takes a sip of her tea and then carefully sets the cup down. She them smells the box and then carefully opens it. There is a srong acrid unpleasent oder that all can smell. Sagetome reaches for a glass plate and then pull out a fresh brain out of the box and places it on the plate. "Well, apparently this was a bad guy. The old Lizard's attack dog cornered him and he took his own life. The old lizard thinks that what he knows could be tied to your fate and he has bribed me into helping you."
Sagetome makes a few gestures with her hands.
Spellcraft 14 to determine clairvoyance/clairaudience
Sagetome starts handling glassware and hands Olana a beaker "Please add 37 drops of your blood and pass it on. We have a reading to make." When Olana is done she passes her a tray of 8 different sized beakers "I want to make each of you a salve, but I need 7 drops of your blood. When done bring the beakers back to me and place them in my hands and clearly state your name and desire."
Sagetome then takes the brain and puts it into another beaker and starts to mash it up, which spreads the unpleasent oder even further.
Sagetome points to Falin and Milo. "You two, when we have your blood, I will need you to hold up the white cloth on top of the far book shelf in front of me for the reading." There is a 4 foot by 4 foot piece of pur white cotton on top of the shelf as Sagetome indicated.
Sagetome seems consumed by her work and all pleasantries are forgotton. Sagetome start to whistle to herself, very off tune. "Brains and blood are much more reliable than bones and I bet none of you want to give those up."
K'Nara Friday April 6th, 2007 1:51:11 PM
K'Nara wonders if she will be this mysterious when she gets to her advanced years. Since nobody else has done so, she lights the candle in order to shed more light in the room.
When it comes her turn to spill some blood, K'Nara grimaces but gamely makes her own contribution, nicking herself in the crook of one elbow so that she can staunch the blood flow after getting what was needed.
"No, m'lady," the leader of the Emerald Dragons answers Sagetome's question, "I'm afraid that our little group would very much prefer to keep our bones intact...and we would sorely miss what little brains we have."
Milo Friday April 6th, 2007 7:20:34 PM
Milo seems genuinely displeased at the idea of giving up any blood. However, since everyone seems to trust the old elf, he supplies the requisite amount of blood in turn, before moving to retrieve the white cloth for the reading.
Lian Saturday April 7th, 2007 10:02:38 AM
"Speak for yourself Red." Winks the monk to the auburn-haired bladesinger. :)
Ingrge Saturday April 7th, 2007 10:17:16 AM
Listening to the old lady as she prattles on Ingrge asks.
"And just what is this blood of ours to be used for, where hair or something other wouldn't serve just as well?"
Gunther Saturday April 7th, 2007 12:23:00 PM
Uncomfortable giving up his life blood, Gunther waits for the old woman to answer Ingrge's question.
Dm Jim: Supplimental Saturday April 7th, 2007 5:21:15 PM
Sagetome smiles and her face practically cracks "It is good to be carefull with your trust, but blood give a more accurate reading. If you want to be left out of the reading just say so, but this will only work once. Also I need the second sample of blood to make a potion that is tuned to each of you, that is as long as you tell me your hearts desire."
Gunther Sunday April 8th, 2007 12:03:32 AM
Sighing, Gunther takes a dagger and like K'nara cuts a small wound in his elbow. Supplying the required amount of blood. He also draws the 7 drops of blood and places it in the beaker. Walking up to the old woman, he says in a somber voice. "I am Gunther Grell. I vish to be a mighty varrior."
Aeralia Sunday April 8th, 2007 10:15:30 PM
Aeralia nods to Sagetome's request as well, slipping her sharp dagger from its sheath beneath her skirt, dragging the blade lightly across the meaty part of her right palm, wincing slightly at the pain.
Squeezing the wound when needed, she silently counts the drops of blood into the containers. Once finished, she wipes her dagger clean then sheathes the little used blade in its home against her left thigh, doing her best to not get any blood on her dress as she straightens the skirts of her outfit.
The young woman's eyes linger on a wand of healing at her waist for a few moments, but instead she clenches her hand, attempting to stop the blood flow naturally.
Ingrge Monday April 9th, 2007 8:08:46 AM
"Once again you do not answer my question straight forward, but seek to skirt the issue with vague answers. I wish to know what spell or spells you are planning to use our blood in. Then I will decide whether I will give mine and whether I will allow you to continue using the blood my family has already given you. In either case, when I leave I will take any remnants of our blood with us."
Lian Monday April 9th, 2007 11:45:51 AM
"Isn't blood used in scrying sometimes?" He asks Ingrge.
The monk thinks Ingrge has a very good point. The monk will not relinquish his blood without good reason.
Dm Jim: From Witch to ....... in nothing flat Monday April 9th, 2007 1:19:00 PM
When Milo brings the white cloth Sagetome pats him on the shoulder "You are a good boy to help and old lady." As the seer seems to be trying hard to be nice to the Dragons.
K'Nara and Lian bravely joke with each other about blood and bones. K'Nara gives up her blood, but Lian does not.
Arelia gives up her blood and is very careful in the process.
Sagetome smiles when Gunther gives his blood and offers his hearts desire to the old seer. "I can make you even more mighty than you currently are, and am looking forward to it as I have not felt like cooking these up for a long time." Sagetome holds out her hand for the panther to smell.
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OOC: 500 exp point to Gunther for taking the plunge and actually telling Sagetome her hearts desire.
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Falin and Olana remain quite in the shadows, but a large rat sized spider is climbing up each of their legs.
Sagetome gets dark and stormy as she snaps to face Ingrge "You insolent pup! I do not give my gifts easily and I certainly do not have to explain myself to the likes of you, let alone tell you my secrets!" The seer spits before continuing "I have lived alone for centuries because I can not take the lack of wisdom that comes with youth. I can almost understand not trusting me, but I did not ask you to disturb me, the old lizard did, in fact he is paying the cost of the reading for you. If you do not trust the old lizard you have few friends in this Wold and I do not need your blood to tell you that you will not last long in the Wold. Take the blood of your family and magic out, I can no longer be civil, as it is close to a miracle that I have held my tongue for this long." Sagetome pushes the bottles of blood away from herself, including the mashed up smelly brain, and walks over to her stew and starts to stir it roughly as it splashes about. The fire seems to hiss from the spilled stew, matching Sagetome's mood.
Ingrge Monday April 9th, 2007 2:12:55 PM
"Ahh... I see, so you believe that it is wise to allow one who is distrustful and an unknown to have access to and use another's lifeblood. We know not what the message that Sturtevant sent you said and have only your word of what you say it says. Nor did we know that he was sending us to you for a reason. We believed that we merely were doing him and you a fovor by delivering a message on our way to elsewhere. And then on top of it all you play games with us, are secretive and distrustful of us as well.
Given those circumstances, you believe I lack wisdom in wanting my questions answered. I believe in shutting yourself away from the rest of the world you have forgotten how to be civil and what honor means. I never asked for your secrets, nor do I want them, but I will know what you are planning to do with our blood. That is only prudent. And a wise person should realise that."
K'Nara Monday April 9th, 2007 2:30:12 PM
The blade singer looks alarmed at the verbal butting of heads between Ingrge and Sagetome.
"My lady," K'Nara says respectfully, "My training stresses the need to treat elders with respect, and so I would respectfully ask that you address Ingrge's concerns--he is, after all, correct about the possibility of abuse using the spell components you've asked for." The chestnut-maned woman pauses to think for a bit.
"But Sagetome has a point as well--I hardly think that Sturtavent and Herterona would have sent us to somebody who wasn't trustworthy." K'Nara's mouth twitches. "As for my heart's desire, I could say something insipid like 'Wold peace'...but I'd settle for my being able to help the Wold no matter what stage of my life I'm in."
Olana d20+14=24 Monday April 9th, 2007 2:39:15 PM
((OOC - Jim is that 37 drops for Olana a missprint or is she badly in need of a strong cup of tea and a biscuit right now? :) ))
Just being honest, Olana is curious about the blood and what the old elf wants to do with it. She has no mystical ideas about it, or anyone else's blood for that matter, so giving some up wasn't a problem. Still, Ingrge did have a point, and he was more learned in these kind of things.
Distracted, she glances down, and tries to ascertain just exactly what kind of spider is crawling up her leg before she does anything about it.
((Knowledge Nature DC 24))
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Dm Jim: 37 is the correct #. THe stew is smelling better to Olana by the minute. Was that an old juice box and cookie wrappers on the floor or just your imagination..........
Falin Monday April 9th, 2007 5:22:50 PM
Seeming to snap out of his funk Falin walks over and gives of his blood freely. He then looks around for a moment and says, "My hearts desire is to deliver the killing blow to Parnoth for the slaying of my family."
He then walks over next to the ancient elf and prepares to hold the white cloth.
Milo d20+17=23 Monday April 9th, 2007 8:12:54 PM
Not having initially understood Sagetome's request, but seeing the positive example that Gunther has provided, Milo speaks up as he is handing over the cloth, "I would very much like to be given permission by an elven elder to marry my true love Olana." Milo nods toward Olana. (OOC: Spot check DC 23 to notice the spider on her leg.)
Aeralia Monday April 9th, 2007 10:47:20 PM
Aeralia blinks and looks a bit shocked at Ingrge's comments, and his interaction with Sagetome. She understood his frustration, but the complete lack of trust from the elf seemed odd to her. The sorceress holds her tongue for now, not wanting to start in on the elder wizard yet, waiting to see what the other's words might bring.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian Tuesday April 10th, 2007 11:23:05 AM
Still unwilling to part with his blood until Ingrge's questions get answered. The weapon mage has a very good point. Elder or not, this woman didn't seem to respect the Dragons. Lizards indeed. The monk moves to stand with Ingrge at this point. "Elder, I believe there are two wisdoms in this conversation, his and yours. Asking question is the first step to wisdom."
Dm Jim: More tense conversation Tuesday April 10th, 2007 1:58:09 PM
Ingrge stands his ground and Lian seems to back him as niether give up their blood.
K'Nara attempts to engage the old women in conversation "Insipid indeed!" Sagetome roars with laughter "That has got to be the worst desire going. There will never be peace in the Wold, maybe balance, but not peace. You have alot to learn young one."
Sagetome does not turn from the stew.
Aeralia keep quite, but watch all the interplay carefully.
Since Olana was not moving, it appears that the rat sized spider took her for a table leg. It just appears to be walking. The spider is an overgrown jumping spider of sorts.
The spider on Falin jumps off when he moves and clammers for the shadows.
When Milo and Falin bring Sagetome the cloth and Falin speaks they both can see the old elf smile. "Nicely done boys. Those are desire worthy of heros."
Sagetome turns around "K'Nara, you must curb your curs or the three of you must magic out, so that I may deal with those that are more civil than I." Sagetome crosses her thin pale arms across her chest, while still holding her dripping wooded spoon.
K'Nara Tuesday April 10th, 2007 2:30:20 PM
"Look at it this way, Ingrgre..." K'Nara says, trying to think of something that would allow her friend to cooperate with Sagetome, "...if we do this now, and Sagetome turns out to be totally untrustworthy, then we have a reason to come back and beat up an elderly elf lady..?" She sighs. "Besides...we're stuck here for the next 24 hours anyway, since the ring only works once per day--you might have a chance to beat her up before then..."
Milo Tuesday April 10th, 2007 6:34:18 PM
Milo stands idly by, waiting for his friends to pony up to the "make a wish" table. The halfling is unsure as to why they would be hesitant with regards to the elderly elf's requirements. (OOC: Did Milo spot the spider on Olana's leg? see last post)
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Dm Jim: Milo did spot the spider on Olana's leg.
Ingrge Tuesday April 10th, 2007 10:48:37 PM
Staring at the old elf's back, Ingrge shakes his head. You see what I speak of. Now she calls us names and ignores us like we were little school children. Yes I can see where age and isolation have gotten her. K'nara I will do this if you insist, but I am not wasting more magic to leave this room without the entire group and even then I will not be happy. If she wants me gone then she can open a door.
Ingrge is on full defensive mod and hyper alert. If he thinks that she is about to cast ANY spell upon or at him he will pre-emtively strike.
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana Wednesday April 11th, 2007 1:30:14 AM
Olana gestures to Milo and points at the spider, like it's a new pet. Her smile is particularly warm, after hearing his declaration. Heart's desire... she was of a mind to say the same thing, but with all this yelling going on, it felt a bit odd to come out with something so personal.
Something that K'Nara said was sticking in her craw, too. No, Sturtavent probably wouldn't have sent them to someone untrustworthy, but she was willing to bet that Herterona would.
Gunther Wednesday April 11th, 2007 2:14:49 AM
The large fighter puts a hand on Ingrge's shoulder. "Easy friend. Despite her rough manner, dis voman is here to help us, it vould appear. Age can be a fickle ting. Sometimes de elders speak harshly, but dat doesn't make dem enemies..." Usually the first one to misunderstand and jump to conclusions, Gunther laughs internally at his pathetic attempt at peace maker.
Lian Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:37:57 PM
The elf stares at Ingrge, then the old woman, then Knara, at his own reflection in the tea pot and finally at the floor.
Ingrge had a good point, so did Gunther. Heck, just look at how Ingrge's age has made him skeptical and bitter.
Then a donning comprehension. The monk bleeds himself and hands it to the old woman. "My deepest desire is that you forgive our doubt, Elder." He inclines his head and steps back in silence toward Knara with an apologetic glance at the red-head.
K'Nara Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:56:09 PM
"Thank you, Lian." she says to the monk, then turns to Ingrge.
"Please do this, Ingrge...for me." K'Nara asks softly. "I've given Sagetome my blood already--I don't ask you to do what I have not."
Dm Jim: Diplomancy? Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:57:25 PM
Sagetome waits to hear from the Emerald Dragon leader, but K'Nara says and does nothing as she stares blankly into the cooking fire.
Sagetome gently pats Milo's head and whispers "Such a romantic boy. Is she stunned to silence in a good or bad way? I think the big cat may have your lasses tounge."
When Gunther speaks, Sagetome smiles "Words of wisdom from one not so wise. Wait, I think I just said that out loud."
Lian presents himself and his blood to Sagetome and the old women pats him on his arm "All is forgiven until the next words are spoken because of your sacrifice. It seems there are two that are reluctant, one in particular. Are your two friends staying or going? Their words or lack of them will decide my next actions." Sagetome whipsers none to quite to Lian "There is no door or exit for those that can not magic in or out."
Sagetome shuffles back to the table and starts to organize the bottles of blood, but clearly and purposely sets aside the bottles that were designated for K'Nara and Ingrge.
Falin Wednesday April 11th, 2007 6:24:09 PM
Falin stands and waits for direction from the ancient elf.
Milo Wednesday April 11th, 2007 6:28:36 PM
Apparently not seeing the spider, Milo smiles at Olana, but speaks to Sagetome, "She can be a very private person, which is good cause it balances out my need to blather."
Olana d20+14=27 Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:37:07 AM
Olana tries to bring the spider up on to her arm then Milo can get a better look at it.
"Do you need to know what my heart's desire is?" she asks the old elf politely.
DC 27 handle animal
Ingrge Thursday April 12th, 2007 8:11:56 AM
Ingrge looks at Gunther and raises an eye brow at his age comment knowing full well that he is by far the oldest of the Emeralds and then glares at K'nara for several seconds. Shaking his head as if he can't believe he going to do this, he gives a slight shrug and draws his dagger pricking himself on the thumb. As he counts out the requisite blood, he again stares at his leader as if to say If this goes bad, it's on your head. Trying to keep anything of what he is feeling from his voice he places the vial near the others.
"My true desire is to see the people of the Emerald Kingdom free from Parnoth and able to pursue the lives they choose."
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Lian Thursday April 12th, 2007 8:49:05 AM
The monk perks up. "Thats a good one Ingrge! Can I have my choice back? I like that one!" He points at the weaponmage. He laughs out of place among all this tension. "Now what?"
Aeralia Thursday April 12th, 2007 11:56:25 AM
The young sorceress hesitates as others speak thier desires, adding quietly at the end. "I desire to one day have friends, and a family to settle down with. Someplace nice, without persecution or violence." She pauses again, lingering on her thoughts. "A bit selfish of me, but my other desires and goals I can already see acheivable. This one not so much..."
The young sorceress turns and continues to hold her bleeding palm, attempting to stop the blood flow. She looks over the titles of the books on a nearby shelf.
Dm Jim: Down to Business Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:00:48 PM
Falin continues to wait patiently while holding the white cloth.
Milo does see the spider on Olana. When Milo is self effacing the seer grabs his cheek "You are sooo cute."
Olana is able to coax the rat sized jumping spider up on her arm. It has long orange hairs on its legs, but is otherwise jet black. Sagetome speaks up and smiles at Olana "That is Herman. He normally sits on my head. He seems to like you."
Sagetome pauses a moment, before continuing her discussion with Olana "Alright lass, I think your young man deserves and answer and so do I, at least that is if I am to make an item for the two of you as a wedding present. So speak up girl and make it snappy."
Sagetome ignores Ingrge and K'Nara.
When Lian speaks up, Sagetome scolds "It is too late for you. Yours is the sacriface that was needed to move forward."
Aeralia adds her desire and Sagetome stifles a small laugh "Almost as bad as K'Nara, but not as vague. I got something for you dearie."
Sagetome seems placated and overly pleased with herself as the final drops of the Emerald Dragons blood is collected. Sagetome mixes the 37 drops of each Emeralds blood with the mashed up brain. The old elf keeps the 7 drops of blood in the multi shaped vials separate.
Sagetome positions Milo and Falin with the white cloth and has each hold and end taunt. Sagetome mumbles words of magic over the beaker.
DC 22 to determine that it is of divinatation origin and arcane.
The old elf then continues to mix the blood and the brains and final take the entire vile red/black slurry and drinks it.
Sagetome makes several incantations before spewing the mixture all over the white cloth. The old elf gags for several moments. "OH, I just hate that." Sagetome then studies the cloth intently with her unseeing eyes as the blood soaks the cloth and bits of brain are scattered everywhere.
The old seer begins to talk in a much stronger voice, but it has a far away ring to it.
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"There seems to be a shadow following the group of green, a shadow of evil. The shadow desires one and has marked one for death
I see green betwixt two balanced forces, neither of which holds the green close to their heart. The shadow will tip the balance if it is not brought into the light. The forces out of balance may destroy each other and the green in between.
The shadow is searching for the item to throw the forces out of balance, but it is not it real purpose. The shadow is looking to dominate through purification.
The number three keeps repeating, two supporting one.
There is support on the way for the group of green. Much needed if they are to survive, one of two is key to the survival of all in the coming days.
The shadow knows more than the green and it will strike the first blow."
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Sagetome slumps to the floor, but rights herself slowly. Sagetome is quite as she pours herself some tea, which she promptly spits on the floor. "It will take a month to get that taste out of my mouth."
Sagetome looks around at the group "I grow tire in general and of all of you. I will see you in three weeks time to give you a view into your hearts desire. Please magic out so that I can rest and then get to work."
As one parting shot, Sagetome adds "Ingrge, be careful what you wish for as you may not like what comes next."
K'Nara Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:48:12 PM
K'Nara gives Sagetome a deep bow.
"Thank you." she says simply, then turns to Ingrge. "And thank you, too, Ingrge...for cooperating...and for being our way out of here. Let's leave Sagetome in peace now."
Gunther and Thaeri Thursday April 12th, 2007 10:02:45 PM
Being lost in thought for quite some time, Gunther starts and gathers his stuff. Smiling to Theari he says "Lets get out of this stuffy place and back out into the wild."
Caravan location: Please put Gunther in J54 and Theari in L56.
Falin Friday April 13th, 2007 12:41:21 AM
Looking at the others Falin begins to figit while waiting for them to leave.
"I feel like we have left our charges alone for too long. We should catch up to them quickly."
Olana Friday April 13th, 2007 12:48:53 AM
Olana looks at the spider for a moment, then says quietly. "I am bound by oaths to serve and protect the Wold, and this I shall do, and yet my heart belongs to Milo. It desires nothing more than to make him happy."
She'll let the spider run onto a nearby table at some point. "Take care, Herman."
As the ancient elf horks up all the blood onto the cloth, she finds herself glancing at Milo and trying not to laugh. Ooooh that was gross. And if he was grinning just one tiny little bit, then she was afraid of exploding into nervous laughter. Yet another reason she is glad she didn't become a spell caster.
Still, the reading that came of it wipes the beginnings of a grin off her face. What was this shadow???
Dodging away from the spat tea, she bows. "Thank you ancient one."
"K'Nara, do you want me at the front or the rear of the caravan?"
Aeralia Friday April 13th, 2007 10:19:59 AM
Aeralia smiles lightly at Sagetome's comment on her desire. "If only the heart were so simple to have a single deep desire, and to be able to relay it so readily," she offers as a simple counter to the sage.
The sorceress listens intently to the seer, trying to memorize her words, more then understand them right now. That would come in time, hopefully.
Once they teleport out and catch up with the caravan, Aeralia guides her horse to trot along beside the first wagon, matching Oxford and the students pace. (OOC: Position 35L, if the road is wide enough)
She tries to keep herself alert, but spends some time contemplating the seer's words as they travel.
A riddle. How nice. Thinks the monk. "That could be almost anything. We have alot of people who don't care much about us."
"Thank you elder. You were of great help after all. Forgive my doubts."
Quack.
Dm Jim: Parting and Meeting Friday April 13th, 2007 12:42:32 PM
The group takes their leave of the old seer, Sagetome, some more happy than others to leave. K'Nara activates the ring of teleportation for the second time today. Everyone, including Theari, try on the ring and the group "pops" out of the cave and into the sunshine next to the garden.
The horses are tied up where Olana left them.
On the ride back the Emerald Dragon think of the words from the seers reading of the blood and brain and what of the heart desire gifts she talked of.
It takes the group two hours to catch up to the caravan and there appears to be a few new additions. Brother Bertram has found the group and is riding on one of the wagons and your old friend, Athalorn, has also found the Emerald as he sits in the other wagon.
The group travels a few more hours and catch up on old times before the sun starts to set. Oxford pushes the group until hour after the sun set and then Sutton starts to make camp.
The caravan sticks to the road and passes fields and farms and small villages. There are others on the road but they give way to the large caravan. Small cospes of trees are on the side of the road, but the land is mostly clear. Old stone walls line the fields as a tribute to the farmers that had to clear them.
Most of the students, especially the teenaged males, quickly seek out Aeralia and ask for demonstrations of magic.
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OOC: Are guards posted at night? Please post you position on the map I provided for traveling as I will add you to the map. If I have not received a position by the time I post on Monday, I will find a place for you.
Athalorn Friday April 13th, 2007 1:08:48 PM
The druid, seated on the wagon, feels nerves rising as the group returns, worried he will not be remembered. He jumps down, and smiles as he sees that Gunther, his old friend, is indeed still with the group.
"Gunther. My friend. You seem to have acquired a menagarie in the years I have been away!" He gestures toward the caged Lions, cubs and the cow.
Athalorn travels on the rear wagon when not talking to the Dragons. Glannath, his eagle companion, travels ahead of the caravan, circling overhead and keeping watch.
Athalorn is tall and of slight build. He has pale skin and light brown hair, laced with blonde streaks, and tied with Hawk feathers. His hair cascades down his back to a great length. He wears a tattered cloak, woven in hues of green. Tattoos and markings adorn his body, two on each arm and a large design of an eagle covers his back.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull’s Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Donna OOC Friday April 13th, 2007 2:25:57 PM
Jim, your post is confusing. You refer to Brother Bertram returning when it is Athalorn that is rejoining the group.
And what map? I didn't get a map from anyone. Please clarify.
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Dm Jim - You are incorrect Donna, both are rejoining the group. I sent the map to everyone including you. What is your email so I can check?
Gunther Saturday April 14th, 2007 12:59:55 AM
The warrior spins at the sound of Athalorn's voice. "By de gods, it's you!!" Pouncing into the wagon, Gunther grabs the druid up in a bone crushing bear hug. "You finally came back!!" Laughing at the comment about the lions, Gunther looks back at the kitties in admiration. "Vell, dey vere in a circus and de owner vasn't treating dem right... And you know I have a soft spot for de kitties..." He sighs thinking about all the work that is still to come with the dire lions. "Sadly, dey are not trained vell, and I still have much vork to do vith dem, odervise I vould let dem prowl like Thaeri..." Gunther waves his hand, brushing away the subject for now like an irritating gnat. "But vhat about you. Vere have you been? Vhat have you been up to?"
Athalorn (second post to continue conversation) Saturday April 14th, 2007 3:55:24 AM
The druid laughs, and almost chokes, in the vice-like grip of the hunter. "I'm glad you brought these animals then, Gunther. And I will help to care for them of course, if you wish. Me and Glannath returned to the Culverwood. It still needs care from time to time, and an old hand to look after the new druids that tend it. I certainly feel old, anyway." He does seem more aged. His skin is more weathered, and the long hair has hints of grey starting to show. "But I am glad I'm back - now that I know you are here. And you are Dragons now? The tales of you filter into even the deepest parts of the Great Wood. You're famous!" He laughs at this, knowing how Gunther would feel about being a 'celebrity.'
Falin Saturday April 14th, 2007 3:48:34 PM
Falin sees that they have a few returning members and remembers how he felt when he came back after an absence. Walking over to Athalorn he introduces himself, "Hello sir," he says bowing, "My name is Falin Darkshine. I have had to pop out on occasion as well." He extends his hand out in hospitality.
Looking over to Brother Bertram Falin puts on a big smile as he approaches his comrade. "How have you been? What have you been up to?" He asks.
After talking with Bertram Falin will look for the best vantage point to see the caravan. Deciding that it will be on top of the cat cage he walks over to Gunther and asks, "Gunther, would you be able to help me get on top of the cat's cage so I don't get to scratched up while climbing?"
Lian Sunday April 15th, 2007 10:52:22 AM
The elven monk notices the druid and laughs. "Athalorn!" He embraces the old Talon. "Friend. I can't remember when you parted from us. Seems like years." He gets serious looking the druid up and down. "You lost some weight.."
"Welcome Back."
The monk pushes his way through the teenage boys and introduces Aeralia to Athalorn. "This is Aeralia. She's a great sorceress." He gives her a warm smile. Looking over her shoulder, he glances at one of the teens scanning her with his eyes. "Hey! You put those eyes back in your head lil' one or I'll do it for you."
"Bertram? I thought you left us."
Ingrge Sunday April 15th, 2007 5:51:19 PM
As they arrive back with the caravan, the first person he sees is Bertram sitting up behind one of the wagons. Almost smiling, Ingrge calls over.
"I'm glad that your business didn't keep you too long and that you were able to find us without any major difficulties."
As Athalorn runs to greet Gunther, Ingrge nods a greeting to the druid as he is rushed by to meet Arelia.
"Glad to see you, I take it the forest is doing as well as can be expected under Parnoth's rule."
Getting situated with the caravan Ingrge mounts Horse 10 and as the twins and Delintu arrive to check in he sends them to their positions as well. Delintu wagon 1, Donara wagon2, Sonara H13 (if available- wagon2 if not)
(OOC: I suggest paired watches; Ingrge/K'nara, Bertram/Lian, Olanna/Milo, Falin/Arelia, Gunther/Athalorn)
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Aeralia Monday April 16th, 2007 12:05:26 AM
Aeralia smiles sweetly towards Athalorn as Lian introduces the human druid. "It is certainly a pleasure to meet you, Master Athalorn," the young woman greets the druid, fanning the skirts of her dress out lightly as she curtsies deeply towards Athalorn. "And I'm afraid Master Lian is far to generous with his assessment of my abilities, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve," she adds at Lian's praise, looking at the elven monk with a thin smile.
The young woman seems to be in her late teens, perhaps early twenties. She's about five feet tall, and sports a slender, yet curvacious and appealing figure. Most of her long pitch black hair is pulled back in a pointail with long red ribbons, the tip of the lock reaching down to the small of her back. The rest of her shiny and well groomed hair hangs loosely over her shoulders, and down over her chest. A bright red dress clings tightly to her upper body, sleeves ending about half way down her arms. At the waist the dress splits into several thin-layered, knee-length skirts, both in reds and yellows. A fine cloth cloak drapes loosely over her shoulders, and a few pouches and wands adorn her belt.
She gives Lian another glance at his comments to the student, following his gaze to the teenage wizard. She says nothing, though, and returns to her horse as they prepare to continue their journey.
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"Hmm, perhaps we might have time for a few spells, but only after the camp is fully prepared," she says to the students requests as they break for camp. "But I want to see everyone helping, in some way," she adds, wanting to see all the students helping out, instead of just the less well off ones. That said, she quickly sets up her own bed roll and stowes her gear, then also goes to help as she can in unloading the wagons and setting the guilds camp. She does her best to work hard, trying to set a good example for the students. She does keep an eye out, however, to see how all the students help out, if at all.
Posting Report For Monday April 16th, 2007 5:01:48 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the wee of April 9,2007
Name-----MTWHF DM Jim F-XXXXX K'Nara---XXXXO Lean-----XXXXXS Gunther--OOXXOS Olana----XOXXX Milo-----XXXOO Aeralia--2OOXX Inger----2XOXOS Farlin---XOXXXS Alhatorn-****XS *New Player (started Friday)
Adm Ceil - GO Dragons GO!
K'Nara Monday April 16th, 2007 5:16:32 AM
(OOC: I finally did get that map you sent, Jim--apparently there was a snafu in my email reception, as it didn't appear in my inbox until this morning. K'Nara will be on her horse at I17.)
K'Nara hugs both the long-absent Athalorn and the not-so-long-absent Brother Bertram.
"Great to see you both!" she says with a wide, happy grin. "There's a lot to catch you up on!"
K'Nara completely agrees with Ingrge's suggestions for the watches.
Lian Monday April 16th, 2007 6:20:06 AM
The monk relates the past few months to the druid, stating how they became Dragons, worked with the Platnum Dragons to become Consortium members, and the situation with Parnoth and the other dragons they fought. "So then the dragon, Nikolai the Red, raided the Tower of Saryd, the Talons... Emerald Dragons tower and killed a good chunk of staff before he left with anything of value. All because he wasn't killed by Valdor and the rest of us. So, thats more or less up to date, until we ran into to you."
Dm Jim: All is not Well d3=2 Monday April 16th, 2007 1:06:55 PM
Aeralia gets the wizard students (of all backgrounds) to pitch in a do chores of the campsite, but several of those well to do students complain but do the work assigned.
Camp is set up quickly and Sutton prepares a meal on the side of the road. Oxford has tents for all that need them. Several of the students see to all the horses and one milks the cow (since it is not cat food, yet).
Ingrge suggests a watch order for the night and K'Nara put the suggestion into action. Sutton also takes first watch, but the warrior is not much of a conversationlist as he spends his time organzing the breakfast meal.
Oxford also arranges the wizard student to watch at night, and he puts two each on each watch. "It will be good practice for all of you as you can not learn everything you need from your spellbooks."
The morning dawns a bit overcast and the group breaks camp and hits the road early as Oxford wants to put on as many miles as possible today. "One more student to pick up. We can stay at their farm tonight and purchase some fresh meat and eggs. Just a few more days to the Star Mage Guild."
Around midday, The road is clear to the front, a supply train of wagons had just passed in the opposite direction, heading toward Plateau City.
From a cospe of trees 150 yards into the north field a large black furry creature starts to run at the wagons. It has a way to go, but it is mowing down the grain that is growing in the field.
The creature is covered in black hair and has long arms that it uses to help it run, but it looks like a bipedal creature.
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DC 25 spellcraft or Knowledge nature check to identify the creature as a fiendish ape from this distance.
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From the south, by a big red barn 125 yards off the road, another of the big black creature pounds toward the group.
From in front (west) of the caravan two of the large black creatures run toward the horsed Falin and K'Nara, but are at least 150 yards away and closing fast. The two black shapes just appeared in front of a low stone wall.
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ooc: None of the apes are on the map yet. Please post in combat rounds. If you have long duration spells that are normally cast at the begining of the day, consider them cast: example mage armor or magical vestments. Write the spells in effect on your post. Post Hit points and armor class.
Now is a real good time to not miss any posts.
Map being emailed
Athalorn d20=6 Monday April 16th, 2007 1:51:44 PM
Athalorn embraces Lian, and listens carefully to his tale. "Aye, it has been two years since I left the group. Far too long." He introduces himself to Aeralia and Falin, smiling at Lian's apparent protectiveness of the young lady, and speaks his greetings to the others when the opportunity arises. "The Culverwood is strong, and will cope with most things. But as usual, it is impossible to get enough help to tend it. And yes, I have heard tell of the attack on The Tower. The red will be dealt with?"
While travelling, the druid spends most of his time catching up with old friends, and talking with Gunther. He is pleased to be back. The group dynamic seems much the same, and the companions are obviously close, having seemingly gone through much together.
When the creatures appear, Athalorn is taken aback, for he does not know these beasts (knowledge check = 24) They look like apes, but not any he has seen before. He checks that Glannath is safe in the air, then decides to jump down to the side of the wagon, grasping his spear from his back. (Move to K51)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Simon OOC Monday April 16th, 2007 1:53:11 PM
Jim - do you want me to play my animal companion as a separate post?
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Dm Jim - You can play him in you regular post. I forgot to put him on the map, so choose any spot, up front as you said. The eagle did not see anything out of the ordinary, humans, cows, tasty chickens, etc.
Brother Bertram Monday April 16th, 2007 2:14:14 PM
Bertram tries to hide his delight in seeing his friends and fails miserably. "Ah it is good to see all of you. I am sorry I had to leave you but troubles at home drew me away. But that is settled for now and I am glad to be back with all of you. In fact I...." Bertram's eyes are drawn to the figures rushing at them and reaches for his ever-present axe.
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Dm Jim: Please list spells or you will not have prayed for any this morning. It would be a shame if you could not cure any of your new or old friends.........
Olana d20+12=15 d20+15=27 Monday April 16th, 2007 6:10:53 PM
Her head full of thoughts about 'the Shadow', it's not until she hears mention of Athalorn and Bertram's names that she realizes that the two are back with the group. This is good news, and she takes an opportunity to say hello to them both and give them a hug.
She keeps an eye on the students handling of the horses, and takes her watch with Milo.
On the front wagon, the morning after, she stands and attempts to get a better look at the dark creature's approach.
Knowledge Nature DC 15 (bah!)
"I don't know what it is, but it's coming fast!" she yells back to the others.
Telling the two students to keep a tight hold on the reins, she prepares her bow.
Spot DC 27 for any other unusual movements to left and right.
Milo Monday April 16th, 2007 8:07:36 PM
Not liking the look of the approaching animals, Milo draws his short sword and steps in front of Olana, waiting to see which of the creatures will grow closest first.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: d20+23=29 d20+29=39 d20+6=18 d20+8=18 Monday April 16th, 2007 8:43:36 PM
Ingrge catches a glimpse of the creatures as they arrive and charge and recognizes them for what they are Knowledge Arcana DC 29, Spellcraft DC 39.
See that two of them are charging from the front, Ingrge quickly casts a spell, allowing for the fact that they are moving rapidly, that should come into existance completely surrounding them not giving them a chance to avoid it, and suddenly a twenty foot radius area of black rubbery tentacles springs into existance around them and begins to pummel and entangle them. Evard's Black Tentacles - no save no spell resistance
He then begins to scan the area for where the summoner of theses critters might be.
Dellintu has no idea what the creature is but sees that it poses a threat and targeting the one coming from the south hits it with a spell of his own. Daze Monster - Will save DC 16
Donara also has no idea what they are but sees others taking action and begins summoning a beast of his own, with the intent of having it attack one of the beasts when it arrives. Summon Monster 2 - Celestial Eagle
Sonara has know Idea either what these funny looking monkeys might be but draws his bow and prepares to fire.
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Daylight 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 True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment Blade Barrier Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person Monday April 16th, 2007 11:31:04 PM
With a horse whispered growl to Theari. "Something big headed our way. Stay clear until we find what sent them."
The warrior reaches into his pack and pulls out a potion, drinking it down greedily (Enlarge Person). With a snap of his fingers, his double bladed sword appears instantly in his hand as he looks for the most opportun target. Spotting the arrival of Athalorn, Gunther grins. "Just like old times, eh?"
Aeralia (48/48 HP, AC 12) d20+17=28 Monday April 16th, 2007 11:41:58 PM
During the first nights camp, after the work is done, Aeralia spends a little time working with the students, demonstrating a few simple spells. She reviews a few simple cantrips, and asks the students to demonstrate as well, positively reinforcing both failure and success. At the end of the 'lesson', she rewards them with a more flashy spell, using her shadow magics to conjure a small air elemental. She explains a bit about the summon, though mentions nothing of it being a quasi-real shadow illusion, seeing if any of the students could recognize it themselves (DC 24 to disbelieve). If none can, she leaves it at that, figuring she could tell them another time.
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"Hmm, haven't seen one of those since old Trerrak tried to tame one for the circus," Aeralia says, sighting the devilish looking apes closing in (OOC: 28 Spellcraft check). "Not something you normally see in the wild. Summons, Ingrge?" she adds, looking towards the elven wizard for confirmation.
Gesturing quickly, she blinks as her eyes glow a soft blue, adjusting to the arcane energies about her. She looks over the beasts as they come into range, checking them for traces of conjuration magics.
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OOC: Arcane Sight
Active Spells ----------- Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+33=53 d20+28=43 d20+23=28 d8+5=10 d8+5=13 d8+5=10 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:55:59 AM
Falin looks and sees the group lumbering towards the group. "Prepare yourselves," Falin cries out over his shoulder.
He urges his mount forward 75 yards from the creatures and then waits.
When they get within range he fires on one of the two.
AC 53 HP 10 AC 43 HP 13 AC 28 HP 10
OOC: Don't know if there is a map, but I have not received one.
Lian (AC 38-2 large, HPS 94) Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:41:24 AM
OOC: No map either.
The monk's fists flare up, green in color. Lian steps (30ft away) out of the caravan to be the first thing the creatures encounter. (Blessed Hands, free action) And taking a queue from Gunther, casts Enlarge Person on himself.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused 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 24) d20+8=18 d20+6=18 d20+6=14 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:46:44 AM
The panther is eager, but minds the boss. She moves to the grains and crouches in wait. (Hide of 18 + whatever the grasses give for cover. Listen 18 and Spot 14)
Glannath (AC 25 HP 47/47) Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:42:18 PM
The eagle cries from overhead, sensing danger. He flies around in front of the caravan, listening carefully for the command from his friend to attack, and wary of the many great cats that his friend seems now to be travelling with.
CDM Jerry Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:57:46 PM
Just a reminder to post in the breakfast nook.
Dm Jim: Ape everywhere! Combat Round 2 Hide d20+16=27 d20+16=22 d20+16=31 cover d100=47 d100=34 d100=29 d3=2 6d6(1+5+1+5+3+4)=19 6d6(2+4+3+3+5+3)=20 d20+6=26 d20+6=16 d20+12=29 d20+4=11 d20+4=7 d20+4=22 d20+23=35 d20+13=18 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:58:15 PM
Aeralia entertains the students at night and they are entralled with more that her skill (The males that is).
Athlorn greets old and new friends and prepares for the journey. When the apes appear the druid jumps off the wagon and get ready for action by pulling his spear. Athlorn can feel his eagle familiar flying high over head.
Broher Bertram watches the apes get closer and stand in the seat of the wagon and draws his axe.
Olana scans the area looking for other attackers and thinks she saw someone briefly to the south by the big red barn.
Milo steps protectivly in front of Olana and draws his weapons as he prepares to defend his love.
Ingrge properly identifies the fiendish apes as the speed toward the caravan and lays out his own magical trap. The apes run full force into the black tentacles and are grappled at least for now. The large apes can be seen struggling with the tentacles and losing for now.
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OOC: DC 18 spellcraft or knowledge nature roll to identify the creatures as fiendish apes, now that they are closer.
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Dellintu holds his hold monster spell for when the apes get into range.
Donara summons an eagle of her own to assist.
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ooc: The eagle will appear at the begining of next round as it is a full round action. Please post the eagles stats.
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Gunther sends his panther to hide which it does well in the grain (+4 to hide). THe warrior then get real big.
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ooc: Lets assume Gunther dismounts so he does not crush his horse.
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Falin can not decide to move or shoot, so he shoot from where he is and even with all the cover and concelment of the tentacles he kills one ape as all three arrows strike home. The dead ape disappears and the tentacles look for something else to grab.
Aeralia cast arcane sight on herself, but the apes are not in range just yet.
Sutton crabs his heavy crossbow and starts to load.
Oxford seems to be casting protective magic on himself. (Spellcraft 16 to determine Shield)
All of the poorer wizard students are in a panic at all of the comotion and most of the well to do one too.
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ooc: Falin only had one combat round to act so I cut down his actions. Is Falin using magic arrows? The apes have damage reduction 5/magic
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Lian moves into the meadow to the south and prepares his hands and body (enlarge) for battle, as the ape notices him and continues to barrel down on the now large Hand of Domi.
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Two more of the black fiendish ape appear (off map) and start hussling down the road, hoping to not make the same mistake as the first two.
One more ape each appears as if out of nowhere (off map) to the south and north and head at the caravan at a run (x4 speed)
The carriage at the fron of the caravan explodes in three conflagerations as three fireballs go off in quick sussession.
Damage 19 DC 19 reflex save SR 26 Damage 20 DC 19 reflex save SR 16 Damage 60 DC 20 reflex save SR 29
Ingrge need to make his saves and a ride check DC 15 to dismount from the dying horse and take full action this round.
All of the horses die a firey death along with two of the wizard students.
Oxford the crippled wizard instructor is able to only avoid one of the fireballs partially and take two full on.
Oxford is down, burned and unmoving on the floating disk that is in the back of the carriage.
Spot check (if you have line of sight) to view figures:
DC 27 South by Red Barn (at least 125 yards away) DC 22 West, down road and behind stone wall (at least 150 yards away) DC 31 North, cospe of trees (at least 125 yards away)
The lone ape in the tentacles struggles mightly to escape but fails miserably.
Grapple check 18 verse 35
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ooc: The fire ball location is outlined on the map. Map forthcoming.
Kent roll your own grapple checks in the future and damage for the tentacles.
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) d20+24=34 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 1:56:03 PM
"Aye, like old times my friend," the druid speaks to Gunther just before the front caravan explodes in fire.
He is taken aback when it does, and once the shock of the attack passes, he notices a figure to the North, amongst a copse of trees. (Spot 34 vs 31) Giving a shout to Glannath to seek out the strange figure, Athalorn himself decides on a better vantage point. He whispers a prayer to the Great Culverwood, clutching tightly a leaf from the great trees in his palm. He feels a familiar energy course through his body, a welcome power, that wracks his body and melds it to a smaller form. He tests his wings, to make sure the energy has done its job.(Ooc Wildshape: Eagle) Then, without hesitation, the druid takes to the air, enjoying the feeling of the ground falling beneath him. He hesitates not at all, and flies straight toward the copse where the figure was seen in the North, trusting Glannath will follow. (ooc move as close to the figure as movement (80') will allow.)
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Glannath hears the familiar voice of Athalorn above the din and the noise of the flame nearby. The old eagle recognises this thing, flame, and fears it. Grateful to leave the place where the fire is, Glannath follows the druid through the sky, recognising also the form his companion has taken. (ooc double movement to catch up with Athalorn)
Athalorn Tuesday April 17th, 2007 1:57:17 PM
Spells memorised
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3/4 (Tiny - Large & plant)
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+19=34 d20+19=34 d20+19=26 d100=16 2d8(7+8)+8=23 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 2:38:55 PM
K'Nara almost gets the feeling like she isn't even there...when the incoming fireballs explode around her, she certainly wishes she wasn't.
However, the famed blade singer dexterity comes to her aid: K'Nara manages to vault off her horse (poor horsie!) and dance through the deadly blossoms of fire that ebb and flow around her, leaving her untouched. (OOC: thank you, Evasion Feat! Made the Ref saves at 34, 34, and 26.)
"Oxford!" the now-blackened blade singer screams, running to the wizard's side to check if he is alive or dead.
If he's alive, K'Nara will cast Cure Moderate Wounds upon him (rolling 16 for Spell Failure and healing Oxford for 23hp.
If he isn't, K'Nara will take out her short bow while returning to T55 on the map, preparing to add her arrows to Falin's.
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Dm Jim: K'Nara was just outside the three blast zones. Saves were not necessary. Did you get the map?
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+38=42 d20+33=39 d20+28=33 d8+23=27 d8+10=17 d8+10=11 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 4:06:44 PM OOC: My bow is magik, but I will use magik arrows for now :).
Falin looks back at the fire and at K'Nara checking on the others. Determined not to let anything get passed him he turns back towards the front and fires upon the second ape.
Using Dire Shot on the first arrow along with +5 arrows
AC 42 HP 27 AC 39 HP 17 AC 33 HP 11
Total damage 55 :) yeah me...
Falin will yell to the others hoping to be heard, "Get the other wagons moving. Go around the wreckage. MOVE!!!!!!"
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Dm Jim: Nice shooting, but at what? Which ape?
Remeber that Falin is still on his horse.
What is the range of Dire shot?
Brother Bertram Tuesday April 17th, 2007 4:23:48 PM
Bertram roars at the wizard students as they stand there milling about, "Apprentices! All of you rally here....NOW! Move your ignorant arses or you will hope those creatures do get you, NOW MOVE! He surveys the scene and quickly whispers the words of power and a whirling mass of blades appears around himself and the students, as if daring anyone to try and enter. (OOC Blade Barrier Can be up to 30 feet radius. Will make large enough to encircle myself and the students. Will adjust the height so that Bertram can see above it and cast if need be.)
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102 d20+16=22 d20+16=24 d20+9=16 d20+15=16 d20+15=16 d20+15=34 3d6(6+4+5)=15 d20+15=33 d20+6=26 3d8(5+2+7)+3=17 d20+3=20 d20+3=18 d3+2=5 d8+2=9 d3+2=5 d8+2=10 d20-2=11 3d4(3+4+3)+3=13 d20+2=22 d20+12=28 d6+4=8 d20+23=32 d6+4=8 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 6:34:27 PM FB#1 - Reflex Save DC 22, No damage - ring of evasion FB#2 - no save needed SR of 18 - robe FB#3 - Reflex save Dc 24, no damage - ring of evasion Ride DC 16
Moving to Y 64 (15 ft move) Ingrge looks around, using his special vision, to look ahead and see where there might be a concentration of magic or where the spells are emminating from.Spot DC 34 Seeing someone up ahead of them to the north he begins to cast.
Phantasmal Killer: Will save DC 25 + Fort DC 25, failure of both means instant death, failure of will but fort save means 15 points damage, Will save no effect. SR: 33
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Delintu moves off and awy from the wagon (x 72) and relases his Daze monster spell on the first ape that is in range. Daze Monster: Will DC 16
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Donara's looks around to see who might be casting the spells DC26 (nat 20) and sends the Celestial Eagle to dive bomb the figure by the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 20 damage 5 + 9 smite evil damage Claw 2 AC: 18 damage 5 + 10 smite evil damage Bite AC: 11 (assuming miss)
After communicating momentarily with the eagle, Donara moves to (X 90) where he should be in range of A3. whipping up his wand, he sends a three shot blast of magic missiles straight into the beast. Wand of magic missile: SR 20, no save 13 damage
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara bow in hand jumps off the wagon moving to (Q87) and just sees the figure behind the wall to the west Spot dc 22 and lets fly with a sleep arrow. AC 28, non lethal Damage: 8 points. Will save DC 11 or fall asleep.
Tentacles:
The tentacles begin to pummel the remaining ape. Grapple DC 32: Damage 8 points
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*
# 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 d20+1=9 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 8:29:51 PM
Seeing Oxford go down amidst the barrage of fireballs, Milo's eyes widen. To Olana, "Back soon love." With that the rogue dashes off to check on Oxford. Once there, he does what he can to revive the man, if possible. (OOC: Failed untrained heal check.)
Olana d20+15=24 d20+15=21 d20+12=28 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 1:42:19 AM
Olana nods quickly at Milo and yells. "There's someone to the south, over by the red barn!"
Not seeing an immediate target, looking around quickly she tries to see if they can run anywhere for cover. The main thing was to stop the horses right behind the fire from panic and scattering, and so she'll try and control that if possible, settling the lead horse.
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal d20+8=21 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:02:21 AM
Activating his new tattoo (Charm Animal, Standard Action), Gunther heads over toward the female dire lion's cage. He sighs, knowing this is a risky move. But then, this wasn't exactly a vacation... Opening the cage, Gunther orders the female to Heel. He peers into the darkness, looking for the casters (Spot=21).
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+2=20 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 10:33:19 AM
Aeralia groans as she hears the multiple commands shouted out towards the already confused and panicked students. She didn't want to confuse them anymore, so waits to see what they do. She guides her horse to the south, seeing that the apes to the north are receiving attention from her companions.
Glancing about, the sorceress strains to see where the apes were being summoned from, though only being able to see more being summoned into existance. Recalling quickly the short range of the summonings they were using, Aeralia chants and casts, calling forth shadows to create a magical storm of sleet and rain beyond where the apes where being summoned from to the south, hoping to catch the caster in the mix of it, or at least to block his line of sight to the caravan.
(OOC: Centering the 40' Radius Cylinder 20' behind where the apes were just summoned. Will save DC 24 to recognize as shadow-illusion once INTERACTED with (if he's in the radius), otherwise it blocks all sight in and through it (if he's on the other side still). Still 20% chance of working if he makes the save.)
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OOC: Standard Action: Shadow Conjuration: Sleet Storm Move Equivelent: Guide with knees (Ride check 20 vs. DC 5), move horse to Q79, 40' move) Spot Check - Autofailed (Can't make any of those DC's)
Lian (AC 38-2 large-2 charge, HPS 94) d20+11=20 d20+11=26 d20+11=26 d20+19=22 3d6(6+1+1)+5=13 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 12:32:11 PM STILL HAVE NOT RECIEVED A MAP!! axemaster1010@yahoo.com
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands
(Spot Checks just in case... 20, 26 and 26)
The monk begins laughing. "This is what I'm talking about! Guerilla tactics!" He snickers excitedly.
The Hand of Domi charges the ape that is bearing down on him. He hears an explosion and screams, which means either the caravan is being attacked or Ingrge got excited. He almost turns and heads back... almost.
If Lian comes in contact with the ape this round... 10ft reach, Stunning Attack DC 25 fort, hits AC 22 with a charge, for 13 damage breaking DR with Blessed Hands.
His movement is 70.
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: Combat Round 3 - Remember Ranges!! daze d20+2=11 cover d100=91 d100=47 d100=21 d100=39 d20+9=18 d20+7=25 d20+12=19 6d6(6+4+5+6+5+1)=27 6d6(4+5+4+4+3+4)=24 d20+4=7 d20+4=24 d20+4=13 d20=4 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 1:27:09 PM
The students, the more well to do ones, pour out of the second wagon and move into the field of grain. All are wide eyes and scan the area.
Athalorn takes flight as an eagle, toward the small group of trees where he spied the figure. Glannath catches his friend and takes his support position off his right wing, ten feet up and ten feet behind Athalorn.
Athalorn now that he is closer can tell the figure appears to be human and is floating about five feet in the air, using the lower tree branches for cover.
K'Nara and Milo run to Oxford's aid. The scene is not pretty, the two students are horribly burned and neither hero can tell which students they were anymore. Oxford is only slightly less burned than the two students. It appeared that his years of training may have served him, but the loss of his legs ruined his chances at survival: Oxford is dead.
Olana goes and checks on the horses as they are near panic being so close to the three fireballs.
Falin lets fly three more arrows at the fiendish ape caught in the black tentacles. The ape dies as it was being crushed and winks out of existence, back to the jungle plain from were it was summoned.
The Celestial eagle flies flat out at the figure by the red barn, but can not quite get there to attack (traveled 160 feet + cast 50 feet closer for a total of 210 feet, but the barn is 375 feet away.) The Celestial eagle is off the map.
Dellintu move up and casts his daze monster spell at the ape and its gets a glassy look in its eyes.
Brother Bertram call those students that can make it to him to come within his protect wall of blades.
Ingrge moves forward to attempt to kill the figure in the trees (125 yards way) with his phantasm spell, but he realizes that he not closed the distance enough to cast.
Aeralia cast her illusion at the figure in the area of the big red Barn (20 % miss chance)
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miss chance 39% Will Save 18 Please roll the 20% of damage.
The Ice storm is off the map
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Lian charges forward and smacks the fiendish ape a good one A4 (the ape also has a 10 foot reach so no AOO).
The ape makes his stunning fist save (Save 25), but it is still dazed.
Sonara fires a sleep arrow at the figure behind the stone wall (over 160 yards away) and just misses (remember range modifiers).
Gunther tries a new and risky ploy as he tries to charm the Dire Lioness.
Save 4 + modifies (?) should fail.
The lioness jumps out of the open cage and nuzzles Gunther.
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THe lead carriage takes another fireball from the stone wall figure (at least 150 yards away).
Damage 60 Reflex save DC 20 K'Nara get +2 to save as she is on the edge of the spell.
Milo and Ingrge must save
SR 19
The carriage had small fires on it a few seconds ago, bt it is now fully engulfed after the fourth conflageration.
Two additional fireball hit the inside of the wirling blades. Each figure is much more visible (Spot check 10) as they each are now 25 feet in the air. The one by the barn is now out of the ice storm.
Damage 27 reflex save 19 Damage 24 reflex save 19
Bertram must roll his saves
Sutton saves 7 & 24: Sutton is badly burned but still in the fight and he takes a long range shot at the northern figure
AC 13 missed low with his crossbow
All of the students die screaming in pain all around Brother Bertram.
The canvas covering of the wagon starts to slowly catch fire.
A second fiendish ape move next to Lian, but took all of its movment to get there (no attack or AOO).
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) d20+24=36 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 3:20:00 PM
The druid sees the figure hovering in the trees, and using his strong wings, rises up slightly as he races towards the copse. The feeling is a good one, that makes his avian spine tingle. Glannath by his side, flying to their enemy together. He watches the copse closely as he flies, trying to see the figure in more detail, and watching for the enemies movement. (Spot = 36)
Glannath gives a cry, as if affirming Athalorn's own thoughts, and follows, staying around 10 feet behind and above his friend.
ooc: Both eagles fly toward the copse, rising a further 20' and moving at double speed 160'
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp Wednesday April 18th, 2007 3:29:39 PM
Cursing soundly, K'Nara yells back towards where the still-living students are:
"Get out of the carriage and take cover at the side of the road!!!" She, herself, runs to T51 on the map, her bow in hand (since she couldn't cast a healing spell on poor Oxford), intent on backing up Falin with her own arrows until she needs to draw her sword.
"Talk to me, people," she says into her Ring of Communication, "Who is where--and where in the bloody Wold are these fireballs coming from???"
(OOC: since I have no idea what the measurements in yards are supposed to be in regards to shooting arrows, I have no idea if any of the visible targets are in K'Nara's range or not.)
Milo (AC 29, 30 v.A4, hp 104/104) Wednesday April 18th, 2007 6:56:15 PM
Seeing Lian fighting two apes by himself, Milo clicks his heels, activating his boots of speed, and dashes across the field toward his friend and his opponents. (OOC: double move 100 feet toward Lian and the apes.)
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+19=38 d20+19=37 3d8(8+6+1)+15=30 d6=4 d6=5 2d10(8+10)=18 d20+16=28 d20+6=26 d20+6=24 d20+6=22 3d6(6+2+2)+12=22 d6+4=8 3d4(4+2+1)+3=10 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:09:26 PM
Dodging yet another fireball, reflex save 28 no damage from fireball ingrge hears the scream behind him and gets royally pissed off.
Activating his boots of speed (free action) Ingrge casts another spell (standard action) and teleports himself to a point on the ground 35 feet behind the mage to the north above him. Whippring out his bow and nocking an arrow, (move action) He lets fly with a single flaming arrow (extra attack due to boots of speed)
AC 38 (crit threat AC 37), 30 damage + 4 points frost(bow) + 5 points fire(arrow) + 18 icy burst(bow) Total damage: 57 points
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Remembering Ingrge's instructions Delintu casts a spell (invisibility sphere) and moves toward the wounded (have no idea who he is closest to last round he moved to X72), with the wand he was given.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
The Celestial Eagle finishes his dive bomb toward the figure in the air above the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 20 damage 5 + 9 smite evil damage Claw 2 AC: 18 damage 5 + 10 smite evil damage Bite AC: 11 (assuming miss)
Still facing the ape coming his way (? no results posted from last round) He lets fire with another magic missile blast. Wand of magic missile: SR 20, no save 10 damage
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara takes aim yet again at her target and lets fly with two arrows this time (rapid shot making a total of -6 pershot). Arrow 1: AC 26 (nat 20 crit threat Ac 22) Regular damage 10 points + additional crit Damage 12 Plus will save DC 11 or sleep. Arrow 2: AC 22 damage 8 points + will save dc 11 or sleep.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
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*
# 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
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Dm Jim: I forgot to update Donara last round. Will update in the next post for the last two rounds. It was on the long list, but I overlooked it, twice.
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 d20+10=19 d20+10=30 2d8(7+7)+12=26 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:36:23 PM
Bertram grunts as the heat washes over him, but manages to avoid the worst of it. He quickly prays to Domi and a healing wind washes over everyone within its range.
(Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass Heals for 26 hit points for anyone within 55 feet)
Brother Bertram (Spell List) Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:38:11 PM
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 True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment Blade Barrier Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death
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Dm Jim: Please mark off the spell used.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+19=33 d20+26=31 d20+21=31 d20+16=20 d8+5=7 d8+5=10 d8+5=10 Thursday April 19th, 2007 1:14:39 AM
Seeing the damage the fireballs are accomplishing Falin spurs his horse into a run and heads just North of the tentacles. Trying to skirt between the ape and the tentacles.
Ride check 33 to control with knees. He will fire on the ape as well.
I have taken into account the -8 to attack due to riding
AC 31 HP 7 AC 31 HP 10 AC 20 HP 10
OOC: From what I can read he is 150 yards away from the lead wagon. The horse can run 83.3 (repeating of course) yards in a round. Next round I should be within range to strike the figure firing the fireballs. I am trying to get within 50 yards of the figure.
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A4, HPS 94) d20+17=31 d20+17=29 d20+17=21 d20+12=18 3d6(4+3+5)+5=17 3d6(6+3+6)+5=20 3d6(3+3+3)+5=14 3d6(4+2+1)+5=12 Thursday April 19th, 2007 5:31:34 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A4
Attacking with a series of roundhouse kicks at A4, circles of green flame rise from the grain and encircle the spinning monk. (Hits AC 31, 29, 21 and 18, for 17, 20, 14 and 12 damage respectively... DR is broken with Blessed Hands)
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)
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+16=22 d20+8=26 d20+21=22 d20+16=21 2d6(6+1)+16=23 d20+11=17 2d6(5+4)+16=25 d20+21=23 2d6(6+3)+16=25 d20+13=28 2d6(4+2)+16=22 d20+3=20 2d6(5+5)+16=26 d6=3 d6=4 d6=2 d6=5 d6=3 Thursday April 19th, 2007 8:25:51 AM
Giving the lioness a quick pat on the head, he orders her to follow (Handle Animal=22 if needed). Then he takes off toward the ape barreling his way (AP3). Grinning as he flexes his newly enlarged arms, Gunther launches a full attack on the critter as he scans the battlefield for signs of the summoner (Spot=26). He holds Delilah from attacking for now.
AC22 (miss) AC21 for 23 + 3 fire AC17 for 25 + 4 fire AC23 for 25 + 2 fire AC28 for 22 + 5 elect. AC20 for 26 + 3 elect.
Map position: AB94
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+2=17 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:56:01 AM
(OOC NOTE: Sleet Storm has no damage. And Shadow Conjuration would do full damage if he failed his save, not 20%, if it did (since he missed his will save))
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"Students, Stop!" Aeralia yells out, spurring her horse back to the other side of the road, towards the group of living students. "Huddle together, quickly now!" she commands in a crisp, clear voice, unhinted with anger or fear. She orders them once more if they need more prompting, then begins to cast. A shell of magical energy encompasses the young students, protecting them from magical assualt.
Aeralia then scans the battlefield, looking for any more living students, sighting the lone one travelling south.
(OOC: You can fit 4 medium sized creatures in a 5' space if the squeeze [and give up their Dex to AC]. Asking the students to do this, so they all fit into a 12' diameter sphere.)
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OOC: Standard Action: Resilient Sphere Move Equivelent: Guide with knees (Ride check 17 vs. DC 5), move horse to Y84, 40' move)
Olana d20+20=34 d20+15=29 d20+10=14 d8+2=10 d8+2=8 d8+2=8 Thursday April 19th, 2007 11:08:56 AM
Seeing Falin speed off, presumably toward one of the assailants, Olana will attempt to pick off whatever is in his way.
Firing on the closest ape fiend that threatens Falin's trajectory.
OOC: I have mixed units of measurements. I did not do this to confuse anyone and will most likely do it again in the future when distances are great. Please note one yard is 3 feet.
Human spell caster by the trees north of the road is 125 yards away (375 feet) Spellcast down the road (west) behind the stone wall is 150 yards away (450 feet) Spellcast south 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.
K'Nara save 12 +2 for edge bonus + character bonus = save for half damage = 30 points
I forgot Donora from last turn has have moved him. Donara was in the blast radius of the last two 6HD fireball. I will assume that he made his saves and Bertram cured him so he is at full. Donara must look through the blade barrier to cast spells from his current position.
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Ingrge feels picked on as that is the fourth fireball he has been in and tries a new tactic as he activates his boots and teleports away.
Athalorn in formation with Glannath are closing the distance to the human spell caster by the small group of trees when they see Ingrge appear and fire an arrow through the back of the spell caster. Anthalorn watches the human shudder and his eyes roll back in his head. The dead spell caster hangs in mid air and bleeds on the trees below him.
Ingrge can see magical auras, items or enchantments he can not tell, on the dead floating human.
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Ingrge, Anthalron and Glannath are off the map -- due north
Kent I will let it go but I do not see how you can attack after casting the teleport spell, even with boots of speed. Is it not a move action to grab you bow and arrow after casting your spell?
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Olana in safely behind the blade barrier and was thankful to have been missed by the fireballs last round.
Falin takes off on his horse and easily guides his horse around the apes charging at him and is now 60 yards from the elvish spell caster behind the stone wall.
K'Nara makes her save for the fireball and is only slightly singed (30 damage) but moves forward and attempts to calculate distances to the spell caster behind the stone wall.
The Celestial eagle flies to and attacks the half elf spell caster floating above the red barn and ice storm, but can not seem to touch his adversary.
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The celestial eagle is off the map -- due south.
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Brother Bertram cure all the damage caused by the fireballs to himself and Donara and most of the damage done to Sutton.
Sutton looks over at Bertram and comments with a smile on his face "You are handy in a fight. Thanks, I really need that." Sutton starts cranking his heavy crossbow as he is not going anywhere with all the blades flying around.
Lian kicks the panting ape in front of him hard and often, until he knocks it down and it winks out of existence. Milo arrives to support the super sized monk. There is a dazed ape still in front of the two Emeralds.
Gunther takes of with his new very friendly Dire lion to attack the ape (one attack only as you did a move action -- miss). The ape is damaged as it has been hit twice now by magic missiles from Donara.
Sonara take careful aim and elevates his bow before letting loose a brace of arrows at the stone wall. One finds its mark (no critical) and the other impacts the wall.
Sleep save of 16 for the elf (?)
Olana attempts to fire at the charging apes (A5) through the blades and two arrows make it through, but one is destroyed. The two that make it through find their mark in the apes shoulders.
Aeralia rides over to the students and dismounts to cast her spell to protect the students, but can only get four. One does not appear to be afraid but more mad and he step to the outside of the sphere (save 31). Aeralia has 3 scared students in the sphere with her.
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Aeralia can hear in her head as the spher takes shape "Beat her senseless." The three students look sad and one begins to cry as they attempt to grapple the sorceress.
Grapple checks 20, 10, 10
Aeralia must can attempt to break the grapple DC 20
One students get a good hold but the space does not seem large enough for the other two to be effective.
In the back of Aeralia's mind, she thinks she remembers Ingrge telling her that the well off students had magic auras (magic items, etc) but the only major auras she saw were on the upset student. Each student in the sphere has a single aura on them, but it may be a bit difficult to concentrate on what it is at this point.
The two apes attempt to attack Gunther
Charging damaged ape AC 10 (natural 1 as he is surprised to see how close he is to a panther).
Ape full attack AC 22, 27, 12 - all turned by Gunthers armor.
The upset student begins casting and a bolt of lightning lwaps out and strikes Gunther.
spot 17 to see the panther (fail)
Damage 49 Reflex 25 for half damage
A secondary bolt leaps to the dire lion for 25 damage or half if save. The dire lion roars in pain: 25 or 12 damage reflex 25 to save
Gunther hears in his head "Blast!, I hate to kill pawns, but there is no help. Weaken him."
The two very sad students next to the lightning bolt wielding student cast ray of enfeeblement at Gunther.
Touch AC 14 & 21
str drain 4 & 7
From the big red barn, another fireball flies and engulfs Milo and Lian.
Damage 19 reflex save 19
Yet another fireball flies out from the stone walled spell user at Falin.
Damage 27
reflex save 20
The horse Falin is riding dies (save 6)
DC 20 ride check to land safely.
The two apes coming down the road are bearing down on the bow wielding K'Nara.
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Map to come later
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) Thursday April 19th, 2007 6:37:33 PM
The druid slows his flight as he sees the spellcaster killed, amazed at the appearance of Ingrge in the copse and the ease with which he killed the enemy. ~These dragons are powerful now~ he thinks to himself. He turns in the air and sees the commotion back at the wagons. Giving a screech of command to Glannath, the two birds circle high and head back towards Gunther and Thaeri (2' higher, 160' toward Gunther)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+3=17 d20+3=22 d20-2=13 d3+4=6 d20+8=24 d6+4=10 d20+13=25 d20+3=20 d20+13=31 d8+5=10 d8+5=7 d8+5=7 d6=3 d6=3 d6=3 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:37:38 PM
(OOC: Jim, effects from the same spell like Ray of Enfeeblement do not stack with each other. Pg 171-172 PHB)
Ingrge blinks back a bit of surprise as the mage dies so easily. Almost disapointed, Ingrge looks back toward the encampment in time to see a lightening bolt emminate from the wagon area and strike Gunther and the Lioness. Using his sight to track the magical residue of where it came from, Ingrge pulls out three arrows of distance from his quiver and one after another sends them arcing toward their chosen target. (-2 for 1 distance increment and -4 self imposed for not totally being clear what his target is). (X88) Arrow 1: Ac 25, 10 Damage + 3 frost damage Arrow 2: AC 20, 7 damage + 3 frost damage Arrow 3: AC 31, 7 damage + 3 frost damage
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Invisible now, the elf runs to Q62.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Having barely survived the last blast of fire and being healed by the kind brother, the elf relays his thanks and casts a quick spell upon himself; Resist energy: fire
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Watching as the first arrow strikes his opponent but doesn't seem to effect his target, the elf moves to O89 and lets fly with a single masterwork arrow at his chosen target. (-4 distance) AC 24: 10 damage
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
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
The Celestial Eagle finishes his dive bomb toward the figure in the air above the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 17, miss Claw 2 AC: 22, Damage 6 Bite AC: 13, miss
*******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, 30 v.A7, hp 104/104) d20+22=35 d20+22=37 d4+4=6 9d6(4+3+5+5+2+2+4+5+4)=34 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:43:18 PM
Milo tumbles into a flanking position opposite Lian on the ape (A7), and attacks the creature, jabbing at its tender parts. (OOC: Tumble check DC 35. Hit AC 37 for 40 hit points damage. This includes sneak attack and holy damage.)
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 12d6(4+1+3+3+6+5+3+1+3+5+1+2)=37 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:48:36 PM
Bertram nods at Sutton's words and turns back to the task at hand. Seeing that his barrier has interfered with Olana he prays once again, calling Holy Fire down upon her chosen target(A5)
(OOC FLAME STRIKE 37Hp Damage, Half is fire, Half is pure divine power and not dependent on resistances)
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
Arealia grunts as she hits the ground, dragged down by the students. Hearing the residual mental commands, Aeralia closes her eyes and concentrates, reciting the incantations in her mind. She releases a wave of dispeling energy, enveloping herself and the students grappling her.
OOC: Dispel Magic, Area Effect ----------- Student One: Check 27, dispels a caster level 16 effect Student Two: Check 22, dispels a caster level 11 effect Student Three: Check 12, dispels a caster level 1 effect Aeralia: Check 19 vs DC 23, not Dispelled Resilient Sphere: Check 15 vs. DC 23, not Dispelled
Additional Checks (if ones from students failed, and they have other active effects) ---------------- Check 20, dispels a caster level 9 effect Check 14, dispels a caster level 3 effect Check 19, dispels a caster level 8 effect
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OOC: Casting While Grappled, Concentration 26 vs. DC 23 Full Round Action: Silent, Still Dispel Magic
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 91/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP47/72) d20+8=19 d20+8=20 d20+2=20 d20+2=18 d20+2=21 d20+3=15 d20+21=37 2d6(1+5)+16=22 d6=5 d20+16=28 2d6(3+2)+16=21 d6=3 d20+11=14 d20+21=27 2d6(3+2)+16=21 d6=1 d20+13=14 d20+3=11 d20+16=29 d20+14=23 d6+8=12 d6=6 d20+14=31 d6+8=11 d6=6 d20+8=13 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:23:19 AM
OOC: Gunther's Touch AC is 17 due to his ring of protection and ioun. Also, Gunther has SR13 due to his armor. Sorry I didn't get that on the header before (All three spells beat the SR...20, 18, 21) Final note: used 3 hero points to bump Ref. up to 25.
Hearing a pop, Gunther spins slowly to see the bolt of lightening headed his way. Somehow he manages to duck out of the way before the brunt of the damage occurs (Ref.=25, 3 hero points used). The lioness, however, is not so lucky (Ref.=20) and she howls in pain as the magic rips through her.
Shaking off the first ray, Gunther feels, his muscles begin to weaken, but at the last minute it zip harmlessly by (used another hero point to reroll the students ray...misses with a 15)
More than ready to take on the spellcasters, Gunther rips into the apes, making sure to split up his attacks as necessary to take down the beasts. Pointing to the other ape, Gunther directs the lioness to attack (Handle Animal=29 if needed).
Gunther's attacks: (A8, A3 if kills A8) AC37 for 22+5fire AC28 for 21+3fire AC14 AC27 for 21+1elect. AC14 AC11 Total Damage: 64+8fire+1elect.
Delilah's Attack: (A3) Claws AC23 for 12+6 fire AC31 for 11+6 fire Bite: AC13 Total damage: 23+12fire
Spells in place Enlarge Person: 26/30 rds. remaining Charm Animal: 3 hours remaining
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Dm Jim: Since when do the players get to use hero points to reroll the Dm's rolls: The students ray???????? Please explain or lose 7 strenght.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+14=23 d20+36=49 d20+31=42 d20+26=40 d8+23=29 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:54:16 AM Reflex save 23
Falin jumps from the back of the horse as the fireball engulfs it. He hits the ground and goes into a firing position. He lets loose three arrows towards the caster by the stone wall.
Using Dire Shot on my first shot Using +5 arrows Applied -2 range penalty Seeking bow negates any concealment by target
AC 49 HP 29 AC 42 HP 13 AC 40 HP 15
DM Sanity Information
1 Dire shot left for the day 42 normal arrows left 22 +5 arrows left 20 wood tipped arrows left
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A5, HPS 94) Friday April 20th, 2007 11:36:29 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A5
Pretty sure Milo has the whole thing under control with this ape, it is dazed after all, the monk runs full tilt toward A5. (Movement 280ft or 93 yards :)) [OOC: I assume that I will only be able to run and an attack is not possible.]
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 24) d20+6=18 d20+1=14 d20+1=7 d6+3=6 d20+11=22 Friday April 20th, 2007 11:40:29 AM
The panther remains in flanking position with Gunther.
She swipes and snaps at the ape. (AC hitting 18 with bite, missing the others attacks likely, 6 damage)
Jay, don't forget the free grapple!! Thaeri get's a +11 and a free attempt once she connects with a bite. Rolled it for you d20+11=22.---Nellie
Olana (AC 25, hp 69) d20+20=30 d20+15=34 d20+10=18 d8+2=4 d8+2=3 d8+2=6 d20+15=26 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:27:21 PM
Contained by the blade barrier (?) Olana has another attempt at firing on Nasty thingy #5, hopefully freeing up Lian and Falin to do some damage to those spellcasters.
hits DC 30, 34, 18 for 4, 2 and 6 dam (eww)
"Well that should do it!" she yells to Bertram amidst the ruckus, as she sees his spell heading that way. "Remind me not to get into an argument with you."
Her eyes then rest on everyone else on that particular wagon. She'd felt Bert's healing energy wash over them all, but did anyone need patching up further? Were there any left alive, even?
Jerry Friday April 20th, 2007 12:57:46 PM
Just a reminder to post in the nook and help with this. Remember the respect the Wold gives you will fade as will your future legacy, if future groups do not keep the reputation of the Consortium sound and intact. So jump in and help. This should continue to be important to you.
Enjoy your Weekend!
K'Nara, AC33, 113/143hp d20+16=30 d20+11=17 d6+5=9 d6+5=11 Friday April 20th, 2007 1:31:17 PM
(OOC to DM Jim: um...I have that blade barrier spell surrounding the second carriage, while K'Nara was checking Oxford in the first one...how did she get hurt by the barrier?)
K'Nara--wholly unaware that the students they are seeking to protect are actually magical pawns in a deadly game since nobody else is actually using their Rings of Communication to let anyone else know what they're doing--coolly nocks arrows and lets them fly at Ape A5 on the map.
First arrow hits AC30 for 9hpd; second hits AC17 for 11hpd.
In between grunts and groans, Gunther calls out over his ring. "What in all de rivers of Woldsblood is going on back dere? Dose students just attacked me!! Shut dem down!"
OOC Question - Matt T. Friday April 20th, 2007 6:13:31 PM
(OOC: Does the use of the ring require an action to communicate? Aeralia wouldn't be able to use it to communicate while she's being grappled, would she? (or while performing a full round action)?
I ceratinly thought about having Aeralia trying to tell, Donna, just didn't want to get beat down in the proccess :P)
Also, would the Resilient Sphere block communcation of such a sort as well?
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Dm JIm: Lets say to activate the ring is a free action, but you must be wearing the ring. Remember only 2 are allowed. I will have to read up on the resiliant sphere, but for now lets say it is not block. Aelalia my be hard pressed to communicate well with two teenaged girls trying to beat the stuffing out of her.
Dm Jim: Another one Bites the Dust! Ingrge d100=75 6d6(6+4+2+2+3+1)=18 d20+6=23 d20+10=29 d10=4 d20=16 d20=7 d20+3=8 d20+18=34 16d6(3+6+6+4+5+6+2+4+4+6+5+3+1+2+4+6)=67 d20+7=12 d20+7=9 d20+5=16 Friday April 20th, 2007 7:17:14 PM
Athalorn sees that Ingrge has dispatched the spell user and he and Glannath turn in formation and high tail it back to caravan at full speed. The wind feels so good over the wings.
The dead spell caster slowly begins to sink into the top of a tree.
Ingrge is off the map -- due north
Ingrge wastes no time after hearing the lighting bolt as he bends the bow in the direction of the flash and lets three arrows fly.
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OOC: Giving you 33% chance to hit the lighting wielding spell user (low is best). Arcane sight has a range of 120 feet and you are 410 feet away.
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Ingrge sees one of the three students fall under his arrows and hears the cry of surprise.
Dellintu move up into to position for some mischief.
Donara see the wisdom of having some protection from fires and gives herself some.
Sonara sights in the Elf at the stone wall and lets loose an arrow along with three from Falin. All find there mark and the Elf looks at the pin cushion of his chest before falling over backwards.
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OOC: Falin made is save verses the fireball last round. Does he take half damage?
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The celestial eagle again attempts to attack the half elf, but to no avail as it can not touch him.
The celestial eagle is off the map -- due south
Milo deftly rolls behind the dazed ape and easily kills it as he severs its spine. Lian sees his partners success and takes off back to the road at blinding speed. The very grass of the meadow seems to bend in the direction of the monk.
Olana (safely behind the blade barrier) and K'Nara fire arrows at the ape (A5) as Brother Bertram rains down holy fire on the beast. When the fire abates the ape is nowhere to be seen.
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ooc: I rolled K'Nara save for a fireball last round and she made it. Unless she has evasion she takes half damage. Please roll your own saving throws.
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Lian adjusts his run slightly and heads for the remaining ape on the road.
Sutton finished reloading his heavy crossbow as he takes aim at the ape still in the road.
AC 29, hit as the Wizard guard times his shot between the whirling blade and grazes the side of the ape for 6 damage.
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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.
I had Bertram include the horses in the last cure spell as he had space, but the horses are looking in real bad shape.
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Aeralia is in a strong hold by a young student in overalls, but she is able to get her dispel magic spell off as he is ready to elbow her in the face, but he blinks his eyes and rolls off of her. "I am so sorry. John made me do it." The two female students seem unaffected by Aeralia's spell as they appear to close in on the sorcerer.
Gunther does not like his treatment by the three student not enclosed in Aeralia sphere, but concentrates on the task at hand as he and his two cats lay into the two apes, rending both of them, as they die and wink out. Gunthers reduced strenght (-7 str) did not seem to effect his battle prowess.
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Yet another fireball slams into the interior of the blade barrier.
Damage 18 reflex save of 19 for half damage to Olana, Sutton, Brother Bertram, and Donara.
Sutton reflex save 23 - save - Sutton was not fully cured up by Bertram last round, but he does not look close to death, just really pissed off.
The wagon canvas top is really starting to burn and smoke.
For those look in the direction of the ig red barn (spot 13 check) to see the spell cast fly down below of the barn and out of sight.
The remaining ape on the road goes to attack Lian (both have a 10 reach so no Aoo), but the hand of Domi proves to be too quick as he duck all the blows easily.
In the crowded resiliant sphere, the two young women wizards jump on Aeralia and one get ahold of the sorceress.
Grapple 16
The young male wizard look in shock as his fellow students attack Aerlia "Stop that Mary and Jane."
The two remaining rouge students sight in on Gunther, one scowling and one crying.
The crying wizard sends two magic missiles at the big warrior.
SR 8, but the armor turns the two magical projectiles.
The scowling spell caster has other plans as he cast yet another forking lightning bolt at Gunther.
SR 34
Damage 67 reflex save of 25 for half damage
Two secondary bolt arc out and one each hits Delliala and Thaeri.
Damage 33 reflex save of 25 for half damage.
Aeralia and Gunther hear in their heads and angered retort "Blast! What do they say about all good plans. A pawn no less."
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Map to follow
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.
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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)
(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?"
Milo Sunday May 20th, 2007 9:06:47 PM
"If we're simply going to wait for them to show up and attack us here, that is fine. However, I'm goin' to spend the evening, not locked in a root cellar." The halfling heads up to the backyard to make camp and keep watch.
Posting Reports for Monday May 21st, 2007 6:12:53 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of May 14,2007
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=12 d20+7=27 d20+7=22 d20+7=13 Monday May 21st, 2007 8:17:08 AM
Thankful for Athalorn's help, Gunther does his portion of the watch (Spot=12, Deliala=27 (nat. 20), Cub 1=22, Cub 2=13) and then gets a few hours of sleep outside. He does not worry about getting a full night's sleep as he does not have spells to prepare like many of the others. His rest is fitful, full of nightmares about vampires...and big cats running away in the middle of the night...
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Monday May 21st, 2007 10:00:01 AM
Keeping an eye out during the night Falin coordinates with Gunther when he is going to get his 2 hours of sleep.
In the morning hours Falin will go back into the cellar to see what is going to happen.
Lian Monday May 21st, 2007 10:51:17 AM
The monk waits for Catacomb orders from the rest of the Emeralds and departs. [Contact me by email if you want anything from the Catacombs. :)]
Brother Bertram Monday May 21st, 2007 2:46:10 PM
Bertram offers to sleep in the backyard. If there was going to be a battle with these type creatures, he would feel better being towards the front line of contact. He offers to keep the last watch again out of habit.
Donara (HP 26 AC 16) Monday May 21st, 2007 6:15:34 PM
Donara spends the night in the root cellar. Not wanting to spend the night outside just in case. He does offer to take a shift keeping watch though.
In the morning he will get up and study his spells.
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Resistance, Ray of Frost*, Dancing Lights*, Disrupt Undead*, Message*, Mage Hand*,
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos*, Summon Monster I, Magic Missile, Tenser's disk, Color spray*, Chill Touch*, Enlarge Person, Expeditious Retreat*, Feather Fall*, Magic Weapon, Reduce Person
Fireball, Lightening bolt*, Hold Person, Invisibility sphere*, Fly, Blink, Haste*
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Monday May 21st, 2007 7:06:46 PM
Ingrge listens to what Karen has to say about the cube and then has a couple of final questions.
"Karen, How much of the cube is normally lit by the sun when this wall of force is functioning normally? Oh and we should be able to teleport into the grounds just outside the cube, yes?"
Ingrge then heads up and out to find some space in a tree or roof top nearby where he and Delintu can catch some rest.
Delintu joins Ingrge outside to get out of the closed space of the root cellar.
Olana Monday May 21st, 2007 9:37:04 PM
Olana will stay up top, in the yard, and will be on watch for a good part of the night. Elves were extremely light sleepers, and with vampires running around, well...
She's interested in the answer to Ingrge's question about light, and the cube, too.
Dm JIm: Final Preparations Monday May 21st, 2007 11:33:23 PM
The Emerald Dragons make plans well into the night. K'Nara gives Lian the teleportation ring and the monk waits for order from everyone before departing for the Catacombs in plateau city.
Karen informs Ingrge that she has teleported inside the compound as expects that will work, just the Cube is on lock down.
Karen also tells Ingrge that the wall of force window gave acceptable light but not powerful light to the center portion of the Cube. "The center is section of the Cube is open. The rooms and workshops are along the walls of the Cube. The center is open for bottom floor to top. The levels are ajoined by stairs and balconies."
The morning dawns a bit cloudy and Falin, Anthalorn and Gunther see that Delilah has killed a neighbor dog as it is still tied to its dog house and Delilah dragged it over, and she must have been very quite. Delilah is attempting to conjole her cubs into attacking the dog.
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Map tomorrow as I hope to be on a more normal schedule.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 6:30:14 AM
As morning breaks, Ingrge and Delintu finish their last moments of studying and head down to the others.
K'nara, I suggest that as soon as Lian gets back we buff up and then teleport onto the Cube's grounds in two batches: some by ring and some with me by spell. Then we proceed from there. I have a few things in mind.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 94)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:35:00 AM
The monk appears a short time later, wearing nice new boots and a large ornate carpet tied like a bedroll to his back. "Here you go Ingrge." He hands the Weapon Mage a sack of goods. "I purchased a few things for the group to split up if we like.
I bought some holy water, sunrods to cut the shadows down while inside the Cube and toy or two that might make things a bit more interesting."
He unties the bedroll, flattens it out, steps carefully on top and says, "Hover." The carpet rises gently off the floor. "Now the archers can take to the air or someone can accompany Athalorn while he flies about. I bought a Spider Climb potion or two so that, if someone whose balance is poor uses the carpet, they will likely stay put." He smiles and scratches his chin. This reveals the Emerald Comm ring on the finger which held a protection ring a few minutes ago. He clarifies, "I didn't used group gold for this or anything. Its personal gold. I simply extend the loan to anyone who wishes to use it."
"Down." The carpet floats to the floor and Lian rolls it up and folds it over his back. "Nice little item if I do say so."
"Who needs a Protection from Evil." He starts rooting for scrolls in his pocket.
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 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 10 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi 30 sunrods 5x5 Carpet of Flying 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)
Thaeri [Jay b] [ACFF 11, TAC 14] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:52:23 AM
Purrs loudly.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:53:25 AM
Returning from outside, the elf sees the monk on a carpet. "I'll take a holy water." She says hopefully.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:56:16 AM 'Oh, very nice! A floating monk. He's thinking about toys and we're readying for combat with undead! Admittedly the holy water was a good choice. Where do you GET these guys Knara?! Mail order?' Says the blutally blunt sword openly.
Athalorn Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 1:18:47 PM
Athalorn agrees with Lian's way of thinking. "Hmm a possible attack from above with a few of us might be good. But it doesn't solve the problem of getting into the Cube. Will my wildshape suffer the antimagic?"
K'Nara Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 1:25:48 PM
After getting more details from Karen, K'Nara goes and ponders the possibilities for the intended storming of the Cube by joining Gunther outside for the overnight.
She sighs at the sight of the lioness with her cubs.
"I just hope that dog wasn't somebody's pet." the blade singer says. K'Nara pointedly ignores Lucia's opinion about the Emeralds.
*You'll be cleaving your way through body parts soon enough.* she mentally assures the sword.
Donara (HP 26 AC 16) Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 5:32:07 PM
Donara takes a chance to look over the things brought back by Lian. It was amazing how they just shared among one another their things.
"I would much like a holy water as well."
Brother Bertram Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 8:59:25 PM
Bertram finishes his prayers and breaks his fast and waits for the coming battle.
Milo Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 9:54:09 PM
Milo is silent, and a bit grim as he goes about making ready for the journey to the cube. The halfling sharpens every blade he owns, except his holy short sword which seems to never dull of its own accord. He then stands by ready to do what needs doing. Despite all this, he still manages to remain near Olana the entire time, her presence enough to calm and comfort Milo as he sets several plans in motion in his mind.
Gunther Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:25:22 PM
The warrior sighs at the sight of the dog. When rejoined by K'nara, he gives her a big hug. "I vas afraid of dis...dey are not trained yet and still follow dere instincts. I vas hoping for more time to vork vith dem, but as it is, dey are not hunting humans, so I suppose it's not all that bad."
Gunther strokes Theari absentmindedly as he asks Lian for a Protection from Evil, and a few bottles of holy water.
Dm Jim: Final Preparations Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:49:36 PM
The Emerald Dragon prepare for battle. Lian brings in supplies and distributes them as needed. Strategy is discussed, but no action is taken.
The cubs tire of playing with the dead dog. It was definately a pet, since it is still tied to its doghouse. Neighors watch the group from windows.
The morning sun start to climb through the clouds. It looks like the clouds will break up in a few hours.
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ooc: Please post spell lists, AC (standard, flat footed/ with magic, standard/without magic and flat footed/without magic), hit points, spells in effect and their duration.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:59:36 PM
Ingrge smiles as Lian pops back in with the gear.
After shifting a few things around he turns to the others.
Falin, Here are a few more arrows: 8 +2 regular and 8 +2 flaming.
"Ok all everyone line up and get out those wands. Everyone gets Haste and stoneskin, Those who want enlarge say so now. Any others? As soon as we are ready K'nara you take a group with the ring and I will take a group with a spell and let's teleport onto the Cube's grounds."
Olana Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:42:49 PM
Olana asks Lian if she can have a Protection from Evil scroll and a flask of holy water. "If I forget to give you the cash, don't hesitate to remind me," she tells her fellow elf.
To Milo, she gives a feral grin. "Ingrge has a plan," she says, while lining up for the haste and stoneskin.
Aeralia Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:58:41 PM
Aeralia will spend what she can of the remaining night getting a bit of sleep, since most of the other dragons are on guard duty. She smiles at Lian's generosity the next morning, but remains doubtful how helpful the carpet would be in the day to come. "I could make use with a protection from evil, to ward any sort of mind control," she says, at Lian's offer.
"Haste will do little for me," Aeralia says at Ingrge's offer, "So only include me if you've unused targets." She'll accept the stoneskin, if and when it is cast upon her.
Once they seem like they are right ready to go, Aeralia takes the time to cast a few spells upon herself, from memory and scroll (OOC: see active spell list below).
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OOC:
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Active Spells ---------------- Mage Armor (1stLevel, 1 Hour, cast from scroll) See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
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OOC: Did you purchase a scroll of shield at 12th level? Normally scrolls are purchased at the lowest level it takes to create and in this case first level. The duration would then be 1 minute.
OOC: Ack, your right. Not sure why I was thinking scrolls were cast at the users level. Confusing them with staves I think. holding off on the shield spell then, and reduced duration on Mage Armor
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 ) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:07:41 AM
Falin accepts the arrows with a smile and a nod, "As long as I have ammunition in my quiver and breath in my lungs I will not let you all down." Falin says to the others as he performs a last minute check on his belongings.
As everyone lines up he pulls out a wand, "Honestly I don't even know if I can use this want of haste. It was given to me earlier, but it has never been used. Can anyone one else use it for anything?"
After the buffing he walks over to Sonara, "Stick close to me and just follow my lead. We will provide cover for the rest of the group as they close in to do what they must."
Party Treasure Immovable Rods 4 ea Goodberry 1ea Fire Elemental Gem 1 ea
Donara (AC 16 HP 26 ) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:08:19 AM
Donara speaks up when the wand is offered, "I can use it if none of the Dragons care to use it." If no one else speaks up he will take it and use it when instructed.
He watches his sister and Falin interact. A scowl appears across his face as he walks up to Falin, "If anything happens to my sistyer I will hold you personally responsible. Dragon or not."
He walks over to his sister and gives her a hug, "If things get too dicey just keep your head down."
He then prepares for what is about to happen.
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Ray of Frost* Dancing Lights* Disrupt Undead* Message* Mage Hand*
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos* Color spray* Chill Touch* Expeditious Retreat* Feather Fall*
DM Sanity Info Wand of Haste (50 charges) Wand of Enlarge Person (50 charges) Wand of Magic Missile (50 charges)
[i]Party Treasure +2 Bracers (AC) Ring of Sustenance Wand of Haste
Athalorn (AC 21 HP 100/100) Stoneksin, Haste Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:35:34 AM
The druid prepares with the others, welcoming the bolstering effects of Stoneskin and Haste, and readying himself for the coming fight.
---------------------------------------------- 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
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing(Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree
Glannath (AC 25 HP 47/47) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:36:52 AM
Glannath begins flying over the rooftops, heading toward the cube from high, and keeping a watch on the undead minions in the compound.
K'Nara, AC33/?/28/?, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:21:46 PM
(OOC: I forgot what you can put in AC when you're flat-footed...)
"I have on magic boots," K'Nara says, "So I don't need a zap from the wand." However, the tall redhead is happy to accept Stoneskin, a Protection from Evil (assuming there's one available to her), a sunrod and a flask or two of holy water.
She asks Ingrge if he thinks she'd be effective if she's Enlarged.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 94, Stoneskin 150/150, Enlarge)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:47:03 PM
"Just take what you need from the party goods but let me know. I am responsible for them."
"I'll take a Stoneskin and Enlarge, as my supply of scrolls are limited. I now have Boots of Speed, so no Haste is required. The limitations to the boots are harsh though." He smiles.
The monk takes his choice of gear and prepares.
He readies to cast Bulls Strength until the party starts splitting.
Gives the twins and Olana their requests and waits.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin Enlarge
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 (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
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) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Thaeri [Jay b] [AC 20, ACFF 11, TAC 14] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:52:27 PM
Doesn't purr. With all the spellcasting, she looks apprehensive and worried. Gunther feels it from her.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:56:03 PM
She looks at her brother with kind irritation. "Shut up Don. Nothing will happen." She moves to Falin. "He's always protecting me, but he's only a minute older. Sheesh." She flexes her bicep in mocking grins at her brother, remembering the arm wrestling matches she always let him win.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:57:32 PM
A buzzing of excitement issues from the sheathe.
Come on, Come on. Lets get a move on! Thinks the sword.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, haste Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 8:15:38 PM
Aeralia, it is your choice of course, but the haste wand is there to be used and it will aid in your defense and speed you up. (+1 dodge and +1 reflex saves, double movement rate)
As K'nara asks about the benefits of enlarge he thinks a moment. Well you would have extended attack reach and you would be stronger, but you would lose mobility and such. (basically it breaks down like this: 10 ft threat range, +2 str, -2 dex, -1 att & -1 AC)
Ingrge walks over to Gunther and looks at his lion. So Gunther would you and your kitties like to come with me? By the way, I can double any one, or both of their sizes if you would like before we go.(Will cast Animal Growth if asked)
Then accepting a haste and stoneskin spell from the wands ingrge turns to K'nara.
K'nara I am going to teleport myself Gunther, the cats and Dellintu near to where Karen has shown me where the pile of dead bodies are and then we will come around to join you. Gunther do you think you can explain to your friends here what a ghoul is? And get them to attack them as soon as they see them?
K'nara shall we go?
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) haste - 8 rounds stone skin - 1500 rounds continency (10 days)
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (49) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50)
Delintu finds his two other friends and checks in with them a moment reminding them that their job is to primarily support and stay alive and then gets hit up with a stone skin and a haste spell.
Active spells Haste - 8 rounds Prot evil - 50 rounds Stone skin - 1500 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127)Haste, Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:01:07 PM
Gunther nods at Ingrge. "It vould be a pleasure!" He looks over at Theari and notes her anxiety. Petting her, he speaks to her in a low comforting growl. "I would understand if you want to stay here in the cellar until the fight is over. I don't want you to get hurt again. It's up to you my friend."
Gunther thanks Lian for the Protection from Evil, as well as the two flasks of holy water. "Don't vorry friend, I vill pay you back..." Gunther also gratefully accepts the haste and an Enlarge Person. He hands a Stoneskin scroll to Ingrge and asks him to read it for him. Then, if it is possible, he asks for a Stoneskin for the lioness as well as Theari if she comes along. Activating his Charm Animal tattoo, Gunther makes sure the lions are ready for the trip. Finally, he kindly accepts Ingrge's offer of the Animal spell for Delilah and Theari.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Haste---8/8 rounds Stoneskin---1500/1500 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---50/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Haste---8/8 rounds Stoneskin---1500/1500 rounds Animal Growth---1200/1200 rounds
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Dm JIm: Stone Skin from a wand is only cast at 7th level and is only good for 700 rounds. Please adjust accordingly.
Milo Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:06:25 PM
Milo lines up for haste and stoneskin, and the sly nature of his return smile to Olana, speaks volumes regarding the halfling's own plans. "Somebody is going to pay a pretty penny before the day is through mah' dear."
Aeralia (2nd Post) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:25:28 PM
"As I said, if theres additional targets unused, hit me with it. But don't waste a charge on my account," Aeralia replies to Ingrge.
She will continue her own spellcasting, placing an Invisibility upon herself after the stoneskin is cast.
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
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OOC Note: Remember that Haste targets 1 person PER level, so 2 charges should be enough to hit everyone!
Also, what level is the stoneskin? I'm seeing 1500 round durations, wouldn't that make it cast as a 15th level caster? That what level
the wand was bought at?
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Dm JIm: You are correct. Stoneskin is only cast at 7th level and not 15th.
Dm Jim: Are we Ready to Rumble? Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 11:29:42 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds as we have short duration spells on.
Note the teleportation ring is a standard action for each person using it to active. I need to know how many are using the ring so we can mark time with the spells. Assume one combat round per person using the ring of teleportation and mark off the time on the spells, before appearing in the courtyard of the Cube.
Who all is going to teleport to the courtyard of the Cube?
Most are doing an excellent job of listing your spells in place and their durations along with AC (touch, standard, flatfooted and with and without magic). Please keep it up and for those not doing it, please add it to your character sheet as it will ease combat greatly. I expect this to be a very intricate combat.
Note: Stoneskin is only a 700 round duration as it is cast at 7th level unless something different is going on to make it 15th level, and nothing was said to that effect.
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The Emerald Dragons are getting their game faces on as final plans are being made. Karen speaks up "Is this an Emerald Dragon party or can Sutton, Spenser and I tag along. We need our pound of flesh also." Karen finishes with all seriousness as she casts mage armor on herself.
Sutton draws his sword "I could use a haste and stoneskinn. For Oxford and the Students!" Sutton raises his sword in the air.
Spenser also draws his sword to mimic Oxford "I'll take a hit too."
Athalorn (AC 24, HP 100/100) Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:27:10 AM
The druid accepts a protection from evil spell also, and then assures the group that he is ready. Keen not to lose the effects of the magic cast upon him, he speaks quickly. "Let us go. Now is as good a time as any."
ooc: Jim, how far are we from the cube? Could Athalorn fly there quickly?
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class Usual 21 FF 17 TAC 14
Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
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---------------------------------------------- 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
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Glannath AC 25 HP 47/47 Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:29:10 AM
The eagle continues flying toward the cube at full speed (320')
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:53:47 AM
"Knara, I think these three should stay behind. I personally would hate to have to kill one of them if they become controlled by the vampires. Remember, these people like mind control, whoever they are."
He casts Bears Endurance. (Standard Action)
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (700 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (900 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (300 rounds)
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 (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
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) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
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Dm Jim: Stoneskin from a wand is only 700 minutes and less protection, please adjust your note above in your next post.
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Jay B: Edited to Jim's request. :)
Thaeri [Jay b] [AC 20, ACFF 11, TAC 14] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:54:10 AM
'I think I'll stay here.' She goes and curls up in a dry corner. She puts her head down and stares at the warrior and the rest of Gunther's Pride of Dragons.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:55:36 AM
Waits nervously, not speaking to Falin. Sweat beading up already. Figgits and shuffles. Then she walks up to Ingrge. "Haste would be nice, if you please?"
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:58:54 AM Talk talk.
Falin (HP 70 AC 23) [Stoneskin 150][Haste] Thursday May 24th, 2007 12:59:42 PM
Falin looks to the others and says, "I guess this is what being a Dragon is all about. Insurmountable odds and someone needing saving. I just hope it isn't us that needs the saving."
Party Treasure Immovable Rods 4 ea Goodberry 1ea Fire Elemental Gem 1 ea
K'Nara, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:05:38 PM
K'Nara smiles tightly.
"I don't want to see anyone get hurt." the leader of the Emerald Talons agrees with Lian's sentiments. "However, we need all the help we can get, and I'm not about to refuse it. They can come along." She turns to Ingrge.
"Thanks...I'll pass on the Enlarge...I do better taking advantage of my blade singer training." K'Nara says. "Okay...Ingrge, if you can teleport the Dire lioness, Gunther, Dellintu, & Spenser, the rest can use the ring.
Before departing, K'Nara makes sure that Sonara gets the teleport ring so that the NPCs can use it to get to the site of battle as quickly as the ring will allow.
Donara (AC 16 HP 26 ) [Stonesking 150][Haste] Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:08:22 PM
Donara trys to keep on a strong face for his sister as they get ready to leave for the cube. He waits to find out in which group he will be going.
Armor Classes Touch 12 Flat Footed 12
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Ray of Frost* Dancing Lights* Disrupt Undead* Message* Mage Hand*
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos* Color spray* Chill Touch* Expeditious Retreat* Feather Fall*
DM Sanity Info Wand of Haste (50 charges) Wand of Enlarge Person (50 charges) Wand of Magic Missile (50 charges)
Party Treasure +2 Bracers (AC) Ring of Sustenance Wand of Haste
Jerry Thursday May 24th, 2007 2:30:55 PM
Jim, please email so I know you're ready for what's coming up in the morning. Thanks.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) Thursday May 24th, 2007 3:14:29 PM
Olana gets ready to move, doing a last minute check of weapons and whatnot. She mock frowns at Falin. "I'm not sure I like that insurmountable odds part."
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 Stoneskin, Haste Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:40:35 PM
Bertram is at last ready, taking a few moments to share what lore he knows of the undead. He only hopes it is enough.
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
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127)Haste, Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth d20+16=26 Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:58:10 PM
Gunther nods at Theari's decision. "I think that would be for the best." he growls as he rubs behind her ears. "Please...be careful." Looking over his shoulder, Gunther sighs. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to look after the cubs while I'm gone? I know the mother might not like it much, but I don't think the cubs are up to this hunt..." Gunther leaves the question hanging with the panther.
Readjusting his equipment, Gunther readies himself for his teleportation with Ingrge. If Theari agrees to watch the cubs, Gunther makes sure he gently seperates the mother from the cubs when then are ready to head out(Handle Animal=26).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Haste---??/8 rounds Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---??/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Haste---??/8 rounds Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Animal Growth---??/1200 rounds
Aeralia Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:10:54 PM
Aeralia waits to see whom she will be teleporting with. "I know I'd be happy to have you along," the sorceress mentions at Karen's question, "If K'nara allows it."
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Milo Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:36:08 PM
Milo smiles at Olana's jest, "Insurmountable is just another way of sayin' that nobody has been dumb or brave enough to try yet. I think that I can manage both." Milo grins.
Dm Jim: Teleportation Thursday May 24th, 2007 11:23:37 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds as we have short duration spells on.
Who all is going to teleport to the courtyard of the Cube?
Most are doing an excellent job of listing your spells in place and their durations along with AC (touch, standard, flatfooted and with and without magic). Please keep it up and for those not doing it, please add it to your character sheet as it will ease combat greatly. I expect this to be a very intricate combat.
I need AC's for Milo, Olana and Bertram. Whoever is playing the NPC's that are coming (Culverwood elves), please update their AC's
Note: Stoneskin is only a 700 round duration as it is cast at 7th level unless something different is going on to make it 15th level, and nothing was said to that effect.
I am unsure of how many people are teleporting by the ring, so to speed up play mark off 7 combat rounds off spell durations.
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Thaeri is not thrilled with being stuck with babysitting. "They are dangerous and almost as big as me." Gunther is unsure how good a babysitter his panther will be. It is too bad the rolling cages are halfway across the city.
K'Nara has an internal debate about Karen, Oxford and Spenser tagging along. Lian suggest against it.
What will K'Nara decide?
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The two groups teleport to the Courtyard of the Cube, each about 50 feet apart. Ingrge's group is closer to the pile of dead wizards. The stench is almost unbearable. There are several ghouls that stare out at the group from the pile of dead. The ghouls seem to have been caught off guard by the arrive of the Emerald Dragons and entourage.
Those that teleported by the ring are slightly closer to the wall of stone. They are only 20 feet away.
Several ghouls poke their heads out from freshly dug ditches and warrens and look at the heros. The smell of death and ghouls hangs heavy in the air.
Athalorn (AC 24, HP 100/100) Friday May 25th, 2007 1:21:08 AM
All the talking and preparation means the delay is so great that Athalorn's haste spell has faded by the time the party teleports.
Athalorn is in the second group, further away from the wall and the enemy. Once he has his bearings he immediately takes a Culverclove leaf from his pouch, rubbing it between forefinger and thumb. CLosing his eyes momentarily he calls forth lightning from the sky to aid his task.
1 round action: Call Lightning Storm
ooc: Jim, what is the weather like? Cloudy / rainy by any chance :)
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class Usual 21 FF 17 TAC 14
Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
Active Effects: Stoneskin 692/700 Protection From Evil 43/50
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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 (cast), 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
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Dm JIm: The weather started out cloudy, but it looks like it will burn off later in the day. No chance of rain.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 70/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, haste d20+11=26 d6+2=6 Friday May 25th, 2007 6:55:00 AM
(Tele ring - Knara, Olanna, Milo, Athalorn, Bertram, Sonara, Donara, Lian, Oxford, Milo , Karen) (spell - Ingrge, Dire lioness, Gunther, Dellintu, & Spenser)
Having felt the the Haste spell disapear as they wait for the ring to be passed around to the others Ingrge gets frustrated with the stupidity that let him forget to tell Knara to passed the ring around to everyone prior to using the wands.
As they arrive near the pile of dead Ingrge instructs the others with him to attack the ghouls nearby and he steps over to the pile of dead. taking the appropriate gems out of his haversack pocket he begins to cast his spell as he places the gems where they are needed finding the best candidates. Animate undead - 26 Zombies
As they come to life and each group of five climb out of the pile Ingrge gives them these simple directions. Attack all other undead you find on this property and in the building.
Zombies (26) AC 11 HP 16 Att: +2, +2 Dam 1d6+1
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 690 rounds continency (10 days)
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (49) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50)
Once solid again, Dellintu notes the Ghouls and hearing Ingrge's command removes his bow and sends off an arrow at the closest ghoul AC 26 for 6 points
Active spells Prot evil - 40 rounds Stone skin - 690 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] d20+14=22 d6+4=7 Friday May 25th, 2007 7:17:58 AM
She nocks an arrow and readies to fire upon entry. When porting in, she fires at the nearest ghoul. (AC 22, 7 damage)
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Friday May 25th, 2007 7:18:54 AM YES!
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Friday May 25th, 2007 7:23:02 AM
Lian is doubtful as to how effective the spells will be. He readies to activate his Blessed Hands upon popping into the Cube. When moving in, he activates his Blessed Hands.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (700 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (900 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (300 rounds) Blessed Hands
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 (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
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) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
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Dm Jim: The group is outside the Cube, not inside.
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