DM George Thursday August 2nd, 2007 9:38:44 PM
The Crimson Shields move up into the mountains following the directions provided by Angus heading towards the cave entrance that he saw while soaring into the sky. The trek is arduous as the terrain is tough and steep and the group has to stop and wait for the gasping Angus to catch up.
Nothing more dangerous than a raccoon is seen during the morning walk, as the group moves towards the cave. By midafternoon the group comes upon the valley Angus spotted and about 1/2 a mile away they can see the entrance. It is basically a 25' round hole carved halfway up the mountain. Some sort of climbing or flying will be necessary to get to it as the grade is to steep just to walk up. Figure you can easily free climb close to the entrance but will have about a 250' climb which things will be more difficult. (climbing rolls needed)No obvious plateau rests outside the hole.
Belkior Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:00:07 PM
The halfling cleric looks across at the tunnel opening. From the distance of a half mile, Belkior really can't make out too much. But he can still think and plan.
"I can cast Air Walk on someone to make it easy for them to get up there. Otherwise, climbing might be tough."
"Of course, Angus could simply Dimension Door three of us there with him. Unless, of course, it's protected against teleportation."
Belkior rubs his little chin for a moment, not really enjoying the prospect of being teleported again.
"I've got some rope, 50 feet, that I can lend. Or we can tie it all together to make the ascent."
Active Effects Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration
Spells 0 (DC 16) - Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance 1 (DC 17) - Bless(x2), Magic Stone, Obscuring Mist, Sanctuary(x2) (D - Protection from Evil) 2 (DC 18) - Resist Energy(x4), Silence, Status* (D - Aid) 3 (DC 19) - Dispel Magic, Prayer, Protection from Energy(x2) (D - Magic Circle Against Evil) 4 (DC 20) - Air Walk, Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability (D - Cure Critical Wounds) 5 (DC 21) - Greater Command, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil) * = cast
Angus Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:25:56 PM
Angus looks at the climb he may be asked to perform. "There is no way I am even attempting to climb that last bit. I will gladly dimension door two others up there with me. We also need to spell up before the attempt."
Angus looks at Bin and Belkior "I hope Domi and Alemi blessed you both with silence spells as the climb looks like a good place to use them. We may need to fortify ourselves against the dragon as I hear they can make the most powerful warriors run away in fear. Anything to help as I am worried about sorcerers too?"
Angus looks to Xenia and Syr "So how long do you think it will take to make that climb? We need to time this just right; for spells and the attack."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp)
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding Wand of stone skin for group
Bin Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:08:30 AM
Before they rest, Bin tries on the armor of the fallen fighter, to test it. He will have several members test blows on it with him wearing it. Bin's not afraid of a few cuts and bruises and the minor ones are easy enough to heal. Bin will continue to wear his own afterwards though.
Bin will remove the lesser magic robe from the halfling and wear the more powerful robe from the mage.
That night, he will cast his Sending spell and send a message to his mentor and superior Sorreal. "Greetings Sorreal. On test in name of Domi. Location StoneGap in Windbourne Hills. Ga'alian priests Heartseeding Dragon. In case we do not return, thank you.
During the day, Bin looks toward Angus as they walk, "You asked me a question a few days ago and I must apologize for not answering you. As you know, there is a lot to think about lately. My profession is herbalist. I picked it up while working the settlements outside Plateau City. It doesn't pay much really, but out here, I might find something rare and valuable, that we can use ourselves, since there are no stores nearby."
As they get closer to their destination. "I don't know what may happen to us, and I came as close to death as I ever have with that elemental Angus had the power to dispel. I think you all should know what magic I have, so if I fall, you can use it against our foes. I have no will, so take what Domi has gifted to me through success and divide it amongst yourselves. My armor is +3 dwarven plate, my Handy haversack, +1 Light Hammer, good for throwing too, +3 buckler, Plus I have a potion of Gaseous Form, a fly, three Lesser Restorations and two Pass without Trace." 0-(6)*Detect Magic,*Detect Poison, *Guidance, *Light, **Resistance 1-(6) *Detect Evil, **Divine Favor, **Protection from Evil, *Sanctuary (D=Enlarge Person) 2-(6) **Aid, *Augury, *Hold Person, *Resist Energy, *Silence (D=Bull's Strength) 3-(5) *Dispel Magic, ****Protection from Energy, (D=Magic vestment) 4-(4) *Dismissal, *Air walk, *Spell Immunity, *Divine Power (D=Divine Power) 5-(2) *Break Enchantment, *True Seeing (D=Righteous Might) (+-cast *-memorized)
Xenia d20+48=63 d20+23=40 d20+21=31 d20+16=29 Friday August 3rd, 2007 9:43:24 AM
"Got a couple scrolls here that let you climb like a spider." The dark rogue runs a mental check of her inventory. "But climbing like that is kinda slow, know what I mean? I think we're gonna have to jump in and hit 'em hard afore they know we're coming. It's like, every time we walk into sump'in and get hit first we get hit bad, you know?"
"Even the air walking - no offense, Belkie - it's, well, it's not Flying, if you know what I mean. Might be good for Syr, running as fast as he does. He could run right up there, just as fast as flying."
"Me, I got two more things to make you fly. One's a potion, the other's a scroll. I'll give 'em up for those who don't have."
Xenia turns an eye to the cave at the end of the valley.
"I wanna have a look first, though. Belkie, can you Airwalk me? (Yeah, I know what I said.) I'll zip down and take a look. See what we're jumping into and come right back."
The rogue rises up on tip toes and puts a kiss on Wynn's cheek. "If I could have that 'Nvisible spell, please?"
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If the rest of the group is alright with this, Xenia will scout the cave. The Invisibility should give her an additional +20 to her Hide check. With Airwalk, she should be able to get up to the cave, Spot whatever might be there and return with the info.
I think it would really help to get an idea what's up there, the risks should be minimal, and it should only take one round play time to resolve.
If everyone's agreed, here would be the situation:
Spells: Airwalk 100 min, Invisibility 7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min
magic circle: Have either Bin or Belkior cast on Xenia from her scroll. Hide 63, Move Silently 40, Spot 31, Listen 29
As to getting up to the cave, how does this sound?
Angus Dimension Door Belkior Fly (Xenia Scroll) Bin Fly (Bin potion) Lang Dimension Door Sunshine Dimension Door Syr Airwalk (Bin) Wynn Fly (Xenia potion) Xenia Airwalk (Belkior)
Bin (AC: 26/26 HP: 53/53 ) Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:01:27 PM
"Xenia, do you have any idea how far away a dragon can smell you? If he is near the entrance, I would not say the risk is minimal."
Bin will go along with whatever is dcided, it is just hard for him to see people go off without him to protect them.
Xenia - OoC Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:26:21 PM
I'm not finding where it says that Dragons have the Scent ability. I do find that Hide is not one of a Red Dragon's class skills. And their DEX is 10. So, by my thinking, Xenia would spot a dragon well before it could scent her.
Bin ooc Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:31:13 PM
No kidding. Dragons have changed for sure since the previous additions. Your right though, I found this. Blindsense is as close as it comes. Thanks for sharing Al.
Blindsense (Ex) Dragons can pinpoint creatures within a distance of 60 feet. Opponents the dragon can't actually see still have total concealment against the dragon.
Keen Senses (Ex) A dragon sees four times as well as a human in shadowy illumination and twice as well in normal light. It also has darkvision out to 120 feet.
Xenia - OoC Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:44:34 PM
Better stay outside of 60ft from the cave, then. Thanks. Missed that Blind Sense. That would have been bad.
But, thankfully, that still means Sneak Attack will work from the shadows. Total Concealment would be all that is necessary.
Bin ooc Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:58:38 PM
Doubly dangerous if he knows the invisibility spell and is waiting for us all to get in range.
Lang & Sunshine Friday August 3rd, 2007 1:29:57 PM
Lang looks at Sunshine and the long climb ahead "Yea, dimension dooring me and Sunshine will be the ticket. We need some spells first."
Spell:
Longstrider Duration 3 hours Jump
Lang cast longstrider on himself.
Syr Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:17:11 PM
Syr takes a look up at the hole, "All of us getting up there tied together just takes too much time. Some of those speedier ideas would help. Also, should we get ready before we start, I know that new wand would help?"
DM George Saturday August 4th, 2007 7:51:15 PM
The Crimson Shields plan their assault but Xenia wisely mentions that they need to scout out the area. She volunteers to go ahead after several spells are cast on her.
(ooc Not sure if you really want to go ahead but since I want to keep things moving forward, I will assume you get the spells requested and have you go.)
Xenia airwalks up towards the cave entrance and as she gets closer, she sees a strange sight. Out side of the cave their is a piece of bar stock sticking out of the rock. Hanging fron it is a triangle bell and a flat bar on a leather thong that could be used to ring it.
Xenia can't see far into the cave as the tunnel seems to curve away but she can tell that it is lighted by something. Xenia hasn't gotten any closer than 60' at this point.
The rest of the Crimson Shields wait for the hammer to fall but the entrance seems unguarded and ready for the group to enter.
Angus Saturday August 4th, 2007 10:34:11 PM
OOC: We have been discussing, and Xenia should not scout with out a silence spell in effect. Al do you agree?
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Angus waits for Xenia to receive all of her spells for the scouting mission and then casts on charge of stone skin on the rouge. "Be careful up there. This is for information only. We will spell up and prepare to assault the cave based on the information you bring back. See if you can grab the dinner bell up yonder (if you have silence on) on you way back down."
Angus proceeds to cast resist energy fire on himself and then casts stone skin on everyone, including sunshine. "That should toughen even me up." Angus comments to lighten the mood.
Angus looks to Bin and Belkior "Any prayers from Domi and Alemi for luck or stealth for our red headed friend?"
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 100 minute Stone skin (70 points) for 70 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Belkior - Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin d8=8 Saturday August 4th, 2007 11:12:05 PM
The halfling cleric begins preparations, casting spells on his companions after taking the Fly scroll from Xenia.
"Angus, can you read this before we go up there. And, can I borrow your Enlarge rod when I cast Magic Circle Against Evil? Increasing the area to a 20 foot radius would really help."
Active Effects Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 70 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 12 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 110 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 110 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 110 minutes
Spells 0 (DC 16) - Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance 1 (DC 17) - Bless(x2), Magic Stone, Obscuring Mist, Sanctuary(x2) (D - Protection from Evil) 2 (DC 18) - Resist Energy****(x4), Silence, Status* (D - Aid*) 3 (DC 19) - Dispel Magic, Prayer, Protection from Energy**(x2) (D - Magic Circle Against Evil) 4 (DC 20) - Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability (D - Cure Critical Wounds) 5 (DC 21) - Greater Command, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil) * = cast
Angus Sunday August 5th, 2007 6:51:46 AM
Angus smiles at the halfling "Excellent use for the rod. Keep coming up with good ideas like that."
Angus hands over the enlarge rod for Belkior's spell and continues his own preparations.
Sorry to rain on your parade but extend only allows you to increase the range of the spell. You would need a widen rod to do what you are looking for. George
Bin (AC: 26/26 HP: 53/53 ) Sunday August 5th, 2007 1:52:40 PM
Bin listens as they plan. He is completly out of his element out here. The farthest he has been from the city was when that damnable cult was trying to get that mummy lord to summon that sleeping god. That's where he met these guys. Bin wonders if Domi had all this planned the entire time.
Bin shares with the oters his spells available and holds delays action for when Angus tells him to start casting.
Xenia d20+12=29 d20+48=62 d20+28=32 d20+16=34 d20+21=31 Sunday August 5th, 2007 8:45:07 PM
Weirdo thing? Nah. The reason for the bell on a pole is plain as the dark nose on her face. It's a dragon calling bell. Xenia continues up toward the cave mouth, following the cliff wall up.
Dragon calling, it puts the dark rogue in mind of Alarms. Won't be nothing she can do if there's one out here. Not with the equipment she's got. The rogue makes a mental note to get one of them detecting magic wands. For now, though, if she can spot one, she know's it's been tripped and it's time for action.
At the cave mouth, she listens for movement, breathing, anything. She searches the Bell-on-a-Stick for possible traps, then she heads into the cave mouth. Sixty feet should be enough. Sixty feet, or till the curve flattens out so she can see a ways. That should be enough breathing space for the guys to get up here and make a stand.
Or ... there's the possibility that inside 60ft there'll be some Baddies. Could be. What would be a definite Go Back situation.
Rolls and Actions Search 29 (for traps or alarms) Hide 62, Move Silently 32, Listen 34, Spot 31
Active Spells: Airwalk 100 min, Invisibility 7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin ?70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 110 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Fly(Wynn); Elixir of Sneaking
Wynn d20+7=10 d20+7=18 Sunday August 5th, 2007 9:25:28 PM
The bard shook his head when Xenia had offered the potion.
"You keep it. I have one more." With a finger under her chin, he had lifted her face to his and kissed her dark lips. "Walk softly and return safely," he had said.
Now, waiting with the others, he applies an oil to his adamantine blade until it shines with a Keen Edge. Then the bard grips the vial of the Fly potion in his free hand. He scans the skies and listens for any untoward sounds as he waits for the signal to ascend.
Rolls and Actions Spot 10, Listen 18
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 110 min, Keen Edge 50 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Lang & Sunshine Sunday August 5th, 2007 10:59:08 PM
Lang stays with the group as Xenia scouts. He keeps his ears and eyes peeled if she needs help.
Spells: Longstrider: 180 minutes Jump: not cast Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 110 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Syr AC 27/26 HP 86/86, stoneskin, resist fire Monday August 6th, 2007 12:56:00 AM
After receiving the stoneskin spell from Angus, the elf taps the hardened shell and smiles. He moves closer to the bottom of the hill to await Xenia's return.
Bin (AC: 26/26 HP: 53/53 ) Monday August 6th, 2007 6:20:20 PM
Bin waits patiently for word to start casting spells. His knees shake with the adrenaline that floods his system in preperation for battle. He hates this part. Sometimes he wish's that everyone would just attempt to surprise them, then he can go right to battle and avoid the butterflies that preceed all fights.
DM George "First blood" 12d6(4+3+1+6+5+1+1+5+3+3+4+2)=38 Monday August 6th, 2007 8:23:22 PM
The others watch Xenia but she slips away into the shadows as she moves towards the opening of the cave and the triangle bell she saw from a distance. After some careful study, the shadowdancer comes to the conclusion that it is just a bell.
She moves towards the entrance and is suddenly wracked by pain as she crosses the threshold. (ooc Xenia please make a fortitude save DC 22. If you fail take 38 points of damage, if you save take 19 points of damage. Keeping you at the entrance for now.)
Belkior senses Xenia's pain through his status spell, though no one can see the shadowdancer, they know she might be in trouble.
OOC please everyone take 2 minutes off the spell durations. This will account for casting time and Xenia's trek up.
Scott the Southern one Monday August 6th, 2007 10:29:47 PM
Syr XXXXX Bin XXOXX Lang XXXXX Wynn XXXOX Xenia XXXXX Belkior XXXXX Angus XXXXX
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20+8=22 d20+16=23 d20+21=37 Monday August 6th, 2007 10:32:53 PM
Salt taste of her own blood in her mouth. Xenia clamps down as the pain lances through her body. Were it not for the strength of her Magic Circle and the vitality of Belkie's Aid, the dark rogue knows she'd be hurting for sure.
Trap! Gotta be some kinda magic trap. Been tripped, no sense crying over what's been done. Time to move before it resets.
Xenia's eyes scan the cliff face and the tunnel up ahead. She listens for movement.
How to signal the guys? Could be there's someone around here watching right now. How to call 'em? Then the girl rogue remembers the Status spell. Just stand and they'll know to come. Just stand. The rogue freezes, making herself even more difficult to pick out against the shadows.
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking
Angus - Pixie AC 22 HP 43(51) d3=3 d8+3=8 d8+3=10 d8+3=11 Monday August 6th, 2007 11:39:37 PM
Angus looks to Belkior and Bin "Time to finish casting. I could us more fire protection (protection from fire) and so could the rest of us. Ahh, that feels good Belkior."
Angus waits until Bin and Belkior have cast a few spells and then adds a few of his own.
Angus casts protection from evil on himself, followed by summon monster V (3 lantern archons) and finally polymorph.
"What is taking Xenia so long to report? We need information. If we do not hear from her soon three of us are poping up right now. Anyone that needs to better start climbing or flying."
The archons cast aid on Angus, Lang and Sunshine to start.
Angus 8 HP Lang 10 HP Sunshine 11 HP
"Lang and Sunshine are you ready for a jolt." As Angus lays hands on the big bugbear and his trusty dog.
Angus directs the archons to fly up but stay 50 feet below the rim of the cave mouth.
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 2/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 2/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)2/110 minutes Protection from Evil 10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 10 minutes Monster Summon V - 3 lantern Archon Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
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OOC: Angus used only 3 combat rounds worth of action and if you go more than than, I have several things still to do: Use Lnatern archons, dimension door, etc.
We may want to move to combat rounds at this point so we do no miss actions or state a period of time to perform actions.
Thanks
DM George Tuesday August 7th, 2007 8:59:11 AM
Guys, I am getting confused on who has what spells on them. I need to see it on every character tonight. If you have already posted today, then repost with just the spell list. Spellusers, if you have cast on other characters, list them as well.
I want spells and durations guys. It will be up to you to keep these lists updated nightly. We will soon be in combat rounds and it become much more important. If the spell and its duration isn't listed, you don't have it. No crying to me later. Thanks George
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:21:59 AM
Lang pulls out his shortswords and stands ready. He reaches down and pats Sunshine on the head to keep him quiet.
"Can anyone see what is going on up there?"
Spells: Longstrider: 178/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 108/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 3/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) Tuesday August 7th, 2007 4:17:19 PM
The waiting has been hard, and the look on Belkor's face is the last straw. Wynn gulps down the potion of Fly and lifts off the ground, shooting for the cliff's edge even as Angus begins his summoning spell down below.
Rolls and Actions
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Syr d20+9=21 d20+5=18 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 8:09:40 PM
Syr stands at the bottom of the hill waiting for Xenia to return. Occasionally he peers back at the others just to check on everyone.
SPot 21 Listen 18 Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min
Bin (AC:26 HP:53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly) Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:15:04 PM
"Lang, you sure you want to take Sunshine? If we don't make it out, she may be able to live in the wild without us." Bin follows the lead of the others and begins casting his spells. Starting with the longest durations first.
Actions: Cast Airwalk on Syr (88 minutes) Cast Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (88 minutes) Cast Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (88 minutes) Cast Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (88 minutes) Cast Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (88 minutes) Cast Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (88 minutes) Cast Protection from Evil on Syr (7 minutes) Cast Protection from Evil on Lang (7 minutes) Cast Aid on Syr (7 minutes) Cast True Seeing on Bin (7 minutes) Drink Potion Fly
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:37:39 PM
The halfling cleric casts Magic Circle Against Evil before he senses the damage to Xenia. Belkior whispers to his companions, "She's been hurt ... not bad, must have been the protective spells on her."
Belkior wonders whether he should be having Angus read the Fly scroll soon.
Active Effects Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 70 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 10 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 108 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 108 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 108 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 120 minutes
Spells 0 (DC 16) - Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance 1 (DC 17) - Bless(x2), Magic Stone, Obscuring Mist, Sanctuary(x2) (D - Protection from Evil) 2 (DC 18) - Resist Energy****(x4), Silence, Status* (D - Aid*) 3 (DC 19) - Dispel Magic, Prayer, Protection from Energy**(x2) (D - Magic Circle Against Evil*) 4 (DC 20) - Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability (D - Cure Critical Wounds) 5 (DC 21) - Greater Command, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil) * = cast
DM George "Anticipation...Its making me wait" 12d6(3+2+2+1+1+3+3+6+3+6+3+1)=34 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:48:32 PM
OCC OK after this last set of posting we are entering combat rounds. Everyone mark off another minute from current spell lists since Bin's actions would have taken at least that long.
Xenia notices the pain fade and she gets a better chance to look around. She is still hiding in the shadows at the entrance of the cave. The pain fades but the wounds linger as she looks around. The tunnel is lit but an occassional glowing rock. Xenia is confidant she can find plenty of shadows to hide in. She sees a stone piller standing in the tunnel around 60' away. Looks to be about 2' wide and 4' tall. She patiently waits for the others and sees Wynn and some summoned creatures archons moving towards her.
Wynn gulps down a potion and starts flying up the hill towards Xenia concerned written on his face. Wynn flies into the cave mouth looking for his lady love and he to is wracked in pain. (fort save of 22 or take 34 points of damage. 17 if you make save)
The archon's make it to the top and hover around waiting. (ooc Jim please post some actions you want them to do before they disappear)
The others wait for word or some kind of signal. Bin chats to Lang wondering if he wants to bring his dog into such an obviously dangerous situation.
Buzz ooc Tuesday August 7th, 2007 10:13:09 PM
George, I am confused with how you worked the time. Could you please explain it to me so that I may understand? Each spell I cast took six seconds as a standard action equaling 1 minute. Then he drank a fly potion. How could that take longer then the two minutes you had us take of previously? Not only that, the last two things I did was on myself, so they could have started up without me, so if you are going to penalize someones time, it should be mine alone, I would think?
Buzz I don't think I am penalizing anyone. Just trying to get everyone on the same time frame. Losing a minute isn't that big of a deal right now. We aren't in combat and the spells cast currently are pretty long. I am giving Jim a chance to do something with his summoned creatures so I am not worried about it. George
Buzz ooc Tuesday August 7th, 2007 10:27:35 PM
I guess I did forget to mention the potion was in my Handy Haversack.
Angus - Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) d20+3=5 d20+3=5 d20+3=13 d8+3=6 d8+3=9 d8+3=5 d8+3=11 d8+3=11 d8+3=9 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:40:19 PM
"It is taking Xenia too long. We have to get to her."
When Belkior attempts to cast pro fire on him, Angus stops him "Belkior got me already. Get the other or save one."
Angus will wave to the Archon's and see if they see Xenia.
Spot 5, 5, & 13 (no good)
The Archon's will go and cast Aid on everyone and redo the aid spell on me before they wink out.
If Xenia shows herself, they will cast aid on the rouge.
Wynn 6 hp Syr 9 hp Bin 5 hp Belkior 11 hp Angus second spell 11 hp Xenia 9 hp
Angus will turn invisible just before the Archon's wink out and then grab Lang and Sunshine and Dimension door to the side of the cave entrance. Angus is looking for as much cover as possible. Angus whispers to Lang "Get ready." and then to everyone else "See you at the top."
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ooc: A map would be helpful. Is there cover and the sides of the cave to shield us from view?
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 3/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 3/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)3/110 minutes Protection from Evil 1/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 1/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Sorry there isn't a ledge to the side of the cave. The cave is is a hole in the wall 250 up the side of a cliff. If you are going to dimension door, you will have to zap yourself right into the cave.
Syr (Ac 27/26 HP 101/86) Aid-68/70 protect from evil 65/70, message stoneskine 60/70, Airwalk 87 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 88 mins d8+10=15 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 12:01:17 AM
Keeping an eye on Wynn as he rises, Syr watches as he enters the cave. Once again, he checks the others, "Let's do it." He uses his airwalk spell to follow the others up the hill staying in the rear of the group.
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20=13 d20+21=36 d20+16=17 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 10:05:52 AM
Wynn arcs in pain, and it stabs at Xenia's heart to see that she was wrong and that whatever trap she's fallen into seems to affect everyone.
Well, we'll just try and see that that weirdo thing is up ahead before we actually move ahead in there, the rogue thinks to herself. Still within the shadows, Xenia, from her haversack, produces a small gray bag. She reaches inside, and pulls out a tiny ball of fluff. When she throws this into the air, it becomes a bat.
"Seek," she commands, and her voice comes out of the darkness. The bat flies down the tunnel in search of a living creature.
Sorry Batty Guy. The girl rogue consoles herself with the thought that the bat is just Magic. It's not like it's a real live critter that she's just sent down the tunnel to be zapped.
She herself maintains the watch, keeping her eye peeled for danger. There's a ringing in her ears, though. Maybe something left over from that invisible blast.
Rolls and Actions Bag of Tricks Gray 13/Bat Hide 62, Spot 36, Listen 17/Nat1
Bat flies 40ft down the tunnel. Blindsense in a 20ft radius.
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10
Wynn (AC24, 54/69HP) d20+6=8 2d8(8+8)+3=19 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 10:14:24 AM
The sight of the bat and the sound of Xenia's voice comes close to washing away the wracking pain that had just washed through Wynn's body. He had been unprepared, and it had taken him with it's full impact.
Hanging in the air, he draws a potion and drinks it down, feeling the damage within him knit and heal.
Rolls and Actions Fortitude 8 Potion CMW Heal 19hp
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:30:26 PM
"Sunshine and I fight as a team. So we go together."
Lang and Sunshine are excited to Dimension Door with Angus.
Spells: Longstrider: 177/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 107/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 2/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, Divine Power) d20+16=27 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 6:07:56 PM
Bin has never flew before and his stomach drops as he climbs upwards. Vertigo is brief has Domi's hand calms his nerves. Just don't look down. He flies up, but does not enter until he is given the order to do so. When Bin gets toward the entrance he will cast his Divine Power spell on himself.
Actions: Fly up and cast Divine Power if possible this round. Concentration: 27+worn items.(if needed)I assume we are all up at the top with an action available?
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (87.0 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (87.0 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (87.0 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (87.0 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (87.0 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (87.0 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (6.9 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (6.9 minutes) Aid on Syr (6.9 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (6.9 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?) Divine Power 1/9 B.A.B = 9, 6 added to strength (19)= +4, +9 Hit Points
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Bin ooc Wednesday August 8th, 2007 8:39:54 PM
I accidently marked off the wrong Divine Power spell. He would use his domain spell first. Thank you.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:10:26 PM
The halfling cleric watches everyone else head up to the tunnel entrance before setting out himself. He only gets partway to the tunnel entrance.
Actions Double Move - 40 feet towards entrance
Active Effects Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 70 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 9 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 107 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 107 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 107 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 119 minutes
Spells 0 (DC 16) - Detect Magic, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Resistance, Resistance 1 (DC 17) - Bless(x2), Magic Stone, Obscuring Mist, Sanctuary(x2) (D - Protection from Evil) 2 (DC 18) - Resist Energy****(x4), Silence, Status* (D - Aid*) 3 (DC 19) - Dispel Magic, Prayer, Protection from Energy**(x2) (D - Magic Circle Against Evil*) 4 (DC 20) - Air Walk*, Freedom of Movement, Imbue with Spell Ability (D - Cure Critical Wounds) 5 (DC 21) - Greater Command, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil) * = cast
DM George Non-combat round 6 *see below Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:50:55 PM
One of the archons swoop towards Wynn to place an aid spell and pops into non existance. Whatever is hitting Wynn and Xenia also effected it and sent it home. The rest start giving out aids spells until they disappear.
Syr, Angus, Lang, Sunshine, Bin and Bekior get renewed aids spells.
Angus casts a dimension door but finds himself standing on the ground holding onto Lang and Sunshine. His spell fails.
When Bin gets to the mouth of the cave, he uses his domain spell and casts divine power.
Xenia brings a bat forth from her bag of tricks and sends it winging down the tunnel. The bat flies down the tunnel without any ill effects.
Wynn sucks down a potion of healing.
Everyone else for simplicity is floating at the mouth of the cave. (It would in reality take six combat rounds using double moves which I am keeping track of. Figured it would be easier doing this way then wasting a week of real time.)
Current situation, Both Wynn and Xenia are a few feet in the cave. (you can do some extra actions if you wish since the others took a 6 rounds to get there. Trying to get you all on the same time line.
Belkior, Bin, Syr, are all floating before the cave entrance
Angus, Lang and Sunshine are all on the ground still will a couple of combat rounds.
We are now in firm combat rounds. No more than one action per round except for the people I mentioned. This post only can they do more than one.
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Wednesday August 8th, 2007 11:01:52 PM
The invisible Angus blushes crimson in anger "There is something blocking my spell up there." The sorcerer says to no one in particular.
Angus sees Wynn at the cave mouth and flies up 50 feet (to get in range for message) and points at the bard. "Quick, what does the cave look like. I have to dimension door farther in, or at least attempt to avoid what is blocking my spell."
--------------------- one combat round ---------------------
Angus will quickly desend back to Lang & Sunshine. "We have to try this again."
Angus grabs his friends and dimension doors to the point down the corridor described by Wynn, 25 feet into the cave.
------------------------------- Second combat round -------------------------------
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 3/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 3/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)3/110 minutes Protection from Evil 1.2/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 1.2/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 0.2/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) d8+1=3 d8+1=6 d8+1=7 d20+6=13 d20+7=22 Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:15:27 AM
"Beware, Angus. There is a painful ward here in the entrance. It must have hit Xenia, and then it hit me too so I don't think it's a common trap." Wynn then whispers a quick description of the area between the cave mouth and the strange stone pillar.
Would that he could see Xenia, but the bard understand the need for stealth. He takes a wand from his haversack and begins to heal his remaining wounds, to be at full health for the challenge to come. Between each application of the healing wand, he pauses to listen and scan the surroundings for danger, before, at last, putting the wand away.
Rolls and Actions CLW Heal 3,6,7 = 16hp Spot 13, Listen 22 (Well within 6 rounds)
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20+48=52 d20+28=45 d20+21=41 d20+16=22 d20+17=29 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:13:26 AM
Batty Guy flies off, hale and healthy, Seeking anything alive. He'll return after he spots something alive. Leastwise, that's that it said in the manual on this Gray Bag Thing. Xenia starts off a count in her head of how many seconds he's gone for.
From what happened to Wynn, looks to be that whatever hit her maybe controls this space. And whatever it is, it's not hitting her now. Probs that means, if she leaves this area then it's gonna hit her again when she comes back. If she goes further in ... she'll be trapped.
The rogue weighs the idea for just a split sorta second. Then she moves forward.
Keeping the count with part of her mind, she creeps on the big stone wee-wee sticking up in the middle of the floor. That's her job. To make sure the way is safe. The guys are counting on her. No matter how painful it gets. The rogue is all eyes, watching careful for danger. She searches the stone pillar for traps or other secrets when she gets to be 10ft from it.
Bat flying 40ft down the tunnel. Blindsense in a 20ft radius. Note: Counting seconds until bat returns as an estimate of distance.
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10
DM George "Supplimental post" d20+22=39 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:26:57 AM
OOC This timeline thing is getting out of control. After this post, everyone will be on the same timeline. The three who were behind and could do meaningful action (Sorry Lang) have posted. Please feel free to post again after this post along with everyone else and we will be caught up.
Angus receives his instructions and concentrates yet again summoning his magic with confidence. Lang closes his eyes and waits for the jerking movement that will whisk him, Sunshine and Angus away and keeps waiting. Finally he cracks an eyelid and sees a pissed of Angus stomping his foot and all three of them at the same location.
Wynn after calling out what he sees, starts healing himself. Using his wand he gets himself back to full strength. (please mark off 3 charges)
Xenia crepts 10' forward and is startled by a face or more accurately a giant mouth appearing on the wall next to her. It says in a very loud voice in common, "Master! You have intruders at the door. It is very rude to enter without ringing the bell!"
Xenia keeps counting but her little friend never returns.
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:20:13 AM
Lang hears but does not see an upset sorcerer. "Well it looks like we are not going to make it up top."
The invisible Angus flies up 50 feet and points at Wynn. "We can not make it up. Lets do plan B and pick a better spot for a fight. Finish the recon and come back down."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 3/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 3/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)3/110 minutes Protection from Evil 1.3/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 1.3/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 0.3/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, Divine Power) Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:26:38 AM
Bin looks into the mouth of the cave with his True Seeing spell active. He watches Xenia's back in case she is attacked.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (86.9 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (86.9 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (86.9 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (86.9 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (86.9 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (86.9 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (6.8 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (6.8 minutes) Aid on Syr (6.8 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (6.8 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?) Divine Power 2/9 B.A.B = 9, 6 added to strength (19)= +4, +9 Hit Points
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20+48=61 d20+28=39 d20+21=30 d20+16=23 Thursday August 9th, 2007 1:08:47 PM
The dark rogue freezes, eyes cat wide as the voice comes from the wall of the cave. She turns to eye the mouthy mouth with a great deal of suspicion.
"Alright, Mister Mouth," she says from out of the darkness, "where's the sign what says, 'Please Ring Bell for Master?' Say we go back and ring the bell for politeness sake. Whadda we get?"
Then she siddles over to the other side of the cave, hiding in the dark. Rolls and Actions Hide 61, Spot 39, Spot 30, Listen 23
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10
Lang & Sunshine Thursday August 9th, 2007 2:38:10 PM
Lang thinks Angus may not be a sorceror after all. I mean come on, he can't even zap them 250'.
"Angus, um we are still here."
Syr (Ac 27/26 HP 101/86) Aid-56/70 protect from evil 53/70, message stoneskine 48/70, Airwalk 86.9 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 86.9 mins Thursday August 9th, 2007 6:46:26 PM
Syr floats in the air behind Lang and Sunshine waiting for them to proceed into the cave.
ooc "Sorry I moved you up last round. Lang and Sunshine are still on the ground waiting for the sorceror to get them up.
DM George Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:20:21 PM
The group is still split up since Lang and Sunshine aren't able to scale the wall. Angus calls for a general retreat to rethink but assets have been used and they will be wasted if the group doesn't press on.
Xenia is so frustrated she is literally talking to the walls. Of course they might answer back.
Lang thinks Angus is a liar or some kind of trickster but wonders if he is even really a sorceror. He has seen him dimension door before, what is the problem now?
Will the group press on or will they retreat to rethink? What other nasty tricks will the adversaries think up while the group is thinking.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:04:15 PM
The halfling cleric awakens from his reverie, after seeing what has happened to his companions. Belkior has seen the problems that his companions have had with entering the tunnel. Maybe he should make it difficult for the dragon to get out ...
Belkior recites the prayer that will create a stone wall. Except, instead of a simple wall, Belkior decides to get fancy. He concentrates and a large stone X forms in the tunnel entrance with a central disk. The overall effect is to block the tunnel entrance so that only a medium or smaller creature can move through easily. A large creature would have to squeeze and it would be impassable for huge or bigger creatures.
OOC - If you want, send me an e-mail and I can supply a drawing of the shape created.
Actions Standard - Cast Wall of Stone
Active Effects Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.5 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.5 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.5 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.5 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.5 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.5 minutes
Scott the Southern one Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:39:00 PM
ACK! My apologies. I assumed Lang was up with Angus and the others outside the entrance. You did the right thing moving Syr up.
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, Divine Power) Friday August 10th, 2007 11:39:31 AM
With his Divine Power almost half over, he looks down at those that are still at the bottom. Since Bin is still waiting to see what everyone else is doing, he pulls from a pouch a magical looking seal and activates it. A blue snow cone appears in his hand and start dripping down his wrist. He savors the flavor, then offers a bite to anyone near him.
Actions: activate goblin seal of the snow cone.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (86.8 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (86.8 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (86.8 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (86.8 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (86.8 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (86.8 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (6.7 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (6.7 minutes) Aid on Syr (6.7 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (6.7 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?) Divine Power 3/9 B.A.B = 9, 6 added to strength (19)= +4, +9 Hit Points
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10
Xenia, come back. The bard mentally kicks himself for not having put his own Message spell upon her. He strains to pick her out of the smattering of shadows within the tunnel, but either she is much too skilled for his senses, or she isn't there at all. (Spot 25, Listen 24)
"I thought I heard a voice." Wynn looks down at Angus flying down below in range of the Message spell. "It came from inside the tunnel and said, 'Master! You have intruders at the door. It is very rude to enter without ringing the bell!'" Even over the Message spell, the bard's voice is a near perfect match for the voice in the tunnel. (Perform 31)
"I think something may be coming out shortly. I don't know where Xenia is. Maybe she's gone further in to have a look."
Rolls and Actions Spot 25, Listen 24
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Lang & Sunshine Friday August 10th, 2007 7:35:09 PM
Lang & Sunshine wait at the bottom, unable to reach the cave mouth. He puts his short swords away and pulls out his bow. maybe he will get to shoot something.
Spells: Longstrider: 177/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 107/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 2/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
DM George Friday August 10th, 2007 9:58:44 PM
Belkior casts his wall of stone making an X across the entrance in hopes of slowing a charging dragon down enough so they could escape while it batters it way trough,
Bin decides to have a cool treat on this hot day while his companions scout out the danger.
Wynn frets over his lovers daring and tries to warn the others that trouble might soon be coming.
Lang prepares a bow ready to add some fire power for when something appears. Lang sniffs the air and smells something fruity coming from above. He takes a deep sniff wondering what that fruity smell is.
Angus strangly quiet hovers in the air in his favorite pixie form.
Xenia starts creeping forward and after another 20' startles when another mouth appears. "You have entered an occupied series of caves. Leave now or meet your deaths!" Xenia then takes a good look at the piller and a rune upon it. The rune starts to glow and Xenia feels almost a kick to her stomach. Xenia needs to make a Will save DC 24 or die. She has activated a Symbol of Death.
Bin ooc Friday August 10th, 2007 10:43:15 PM
Bin has been flying at the entrance the entire time with True Seeing. he didn't see anything on there? The pillar is in plain sight of him.
I quote from the spell Until it is triggered, the symbol of death is inactive (though visible and legible at a distance of 60 feet). To be effective, a symbol of death must always be placed in plain sight and in a prominent location. Covering or hiding the rune renders the symbol of death ineffective, unless a creature removes the covering, in which case the symbol of death works normally.
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20+9=11 d20+9=27 d20+11=23 d3=3 d20+21=32 d20+16=28 Friday August 10th, 2007 11:05:15 PM
Xenia hears her own sharp intake of breath as the power reaches, lightning fast, and wraps dark tentacles about her life. The pain of regret fills the torn hole of her life as she's ripped away. Faces shrink away as she's pulled into the darkness, Wynn, her adopted father Marcus, her adopted mother Sliver ... NO! Xenia pulls back. With heroic effort of will she rips away from the dark force, fleeing back to her body. All the senses of her body come flooding back to her in a rush, the acrid scent of fear, the pounding of her heart, and the frightened panting of a young girl's breath.
The glyph, glowing on the post. Why hadn't she seen it before? She whirls to see if Wynn is alright. He and the others float outside the cave mouth, from the looks of things, unharmed.
"DON'T COME IN!" Her voice rings out from the darkness. It's glowing now, but no telling how long the thing would remain active, and no telling whether it would reset or not. But now it's active. And it can't hurt her anymore. Here's the chance to wipe it away. Xenia takes out her Acid wand. The aim is simple. She covers the stone under the Symbol in acid that melts the rock. The dark rogue becomes visible after the attack. With her eyes and ears she probes the tunnel up ahead, ready to turn and run at the first sign that the Master Guy is on his way.
Rolls and Actions Will Save 11, reroll w/Hero point 27 Range Touch 23, Acid Damage 3hp Spot 32, Listen 28
From the PHB: "Acid and sonic attacks deal damage to most objects just as they do to creatures; roll damage and apply it normally after a successful hit. From Symbol of Death: "Destruction of the surface where a symbol of death is inscribed destroys the symbol but also triggers it."
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible Saturday August 11th, 2007 10:38:51 AM
Angus is still baffled by the resistance to his magic and feels that he will not be able to help the group much. Angus floats about 100 feet above Lang but off to the side so he does not effect his line of sight with his bow. Angus readies spells for when the group comes back down.
Angus whispers to himself as he thinks of his friends above "Be careful...and quite."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 3/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 3/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)3/110 minutes Protection from Evil 1.5/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 1.5/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 0.5/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Lang & Sunshine d20+6=26 Sunday August 12th, 2007 8:47:03 PM
Lang & Sunshine keep there I pealed looking for any enemy or anything of itnerest.
Spot 26 (natural 20)
Spells: Longstrider: 177/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 107/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 2/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
The glyph on the stone post is now visible as it glows.
"There's a glyph on that post in the middle of the tunnel. It's glowing." The bard searches wtih frantic eyes even as he reports over the Message spell. "There's Xenia. I see her. Looks like she's alright. She's trying shooting a wand at the glyph. I think that's acid."
"I hears another voice too. But nothing coming from the tunnel."
"The voice that sounds like it's coming from the walls is pretty loud, Angus. Whatever is in there probably knows we're here. Do we want to try and draw it out? Or do we want to leave and come back later."
Wynn keeps his eyes peeled. His eyesight feels incredibly accute at this moment.
Rolls and Actions Spot 26/Nat 20, Listen 17
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Sanctuary, Stoneskin Sunday August 12th, 2007 10:06:11 PM
The halfling cleric waits with his companions, hearing the warnings not to enter. Belkior moves in order to get as many within his protective circle as possible.
Once that is complete, Belkior casts a Sanctuary spell and his Pearl of Power flares.
Actions Move - ? Standard - cast Sanctuary
Active Effects Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Sanctuary - Will DC 17, 11 rounds Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.4 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.4 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.4 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.4 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.4 minutes Sanctuary - 11 rounds
Doesn't matter in this circumstance but the pearls of power only recall a cast spell and casting and recalling are both standard actions I believe. Really can't do both in a round. George
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, Divine Power) Monday August 13th, 2007 2:47:43 PM
Bin jumps as Xenia reacts to the spell. He begins to go help he when he is stopped by her words. he takes a final bite of his magical snow cone and lets it fall from his grasp. The magic of it forces it to disappear before it even hit's the ground. He flys and waits for word on what to do next.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (86.7 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (86.7 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (86.7 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (86.7 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (86.7 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (86.7 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (6.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (6.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (6.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (6.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?) Divine Power 4/9 B.A.B = 9, 6 added to strength (19)= +4, +9 Hit Points
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Syr (Ac 27/26 HP 101/86) Aid-55/70 protect from evil 52/70, message, stoneskin 47/70, Airwalk 86.7 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 86.7 mins Monday August 13th, 2007 8:22:04 PM
Syr begins making his way down to join the others at the base of the hill. He glances back occasionally looking for Xenia to see if she needs any help.
DM George Monday August 13th, 2007 10:28:05 PM
The Crimson Shields hover as Xenia does her solo exploring into the dragon's lair. She has survived the traps so far and is now disarming them. She shoots her acid wand into the rune damaging it but it still glows an evil red. (ooc figure it will take around 10 points of damage to disfigure it enough Al)
Time is ticking...who knows what other mischief the cleric and dragon are cooking up.
OOC OK I played this wrong. In my mind, the tunnel curved more and the pillar wasn't visable from the entrance until you moved in. I am gonna keep playing it this way or Wynn is gonna need to make a saving throw. Gotta look at those Nellie maps more closely.
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible Monday August 13th, 2007 10:44:07 PM
Angus sees Syr start to decend and points at him and whispers "Keep Lang and Sunshine company as they can not make it up. See if you can find a defensible position for now and hopefully a later battle."
Angus will point at Wynn "How is it going up top? Are you and the rest staying or coming back down? Can you see Xenia, is she alright?"
Angus will rise another 30 feet to 130 feet total.
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 3/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 3/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)3/110 minutes Protection from Evil 1.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 1.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 0.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Sanctuary, Stoneskin Monday August 13th, 2007 11:03:08 PM
The halfling cleric triggers his Pearl, recalling the spell that he just cast so that he might use it for helaing. Belkior continues to remain near Wynn and the others.
Actions Standard - use Pearl of Power
Active Effects Fly - 60' foot fly (good), 4.4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Sanctuary - Will DC 17, 10 rounds Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.3 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.3 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.3 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.3 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.3 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.3 minutes Sanctuary - 10 rounds
Syr Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:36:23 AM
Syr uses the message to talk to Angus, "No problem boss. We are getting rather spread out though. I'm not saying we need to group together but shouldn't most of us be down here?"
Despite the seriousness of the situation, he is delighted to be walking on air and skips over to Lang with a grin.
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday August 14th, 2007 12:49:11 PM
Lang & Sunshine waits at the bottom as nothing of interest has happened yet.
Spells: Longstrider: 177/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 107/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 2/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, Divine Power) Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:19:07 PM
The Protector waits patiently as Xenia performs her tedious tasks. He will fly near the top of the cave mouth entrance so he can keep an eye out in the sky's as well as the cave.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (86.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (86.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (86.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (86.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (86.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (86.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (6.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (6.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (6.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (6.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?) Divine Power 5/9 B.A.B = 9, 6 added to strength (19)= +4, +9 Hit Points
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d3=2 d3=1 d3=2 d3=2 d20+11=31 d20+11=27 d20+11=23 d20+11=16 d20+48=64 d20+28=36 d20+21=30 d20+16=24 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:20:15 PM
It takes the rogue four more shots before the glow goes out of the Symbol on the pillar. After that, you gotta figure it's safe. Or, at least, as safe as it's gonna get.
Xenia leans out for a look at Wynn and the rest, floating just outside of the tunnel. She quells the longing to call out to them, throw a stone, anything. But she's going into danger. And Belkie's got the Status thing on her anyway. Still invisible, she dives back into shadow and proceeds forward.
OoC: So as not to slow this down for anyone else, I've made the Acid Splash shots to clear the Symbol of Death and I've sent Xenia further down the tunnel. She will proceed until she encounters another danger or until she sees anything of significance. DM's discretion.
Rolls and Actions Four acid shots w/Ranged Touch Attacks Hide 64, MS 36, Spot 30, Listen 24
Active Spells: Airwalk 108/100 min, Invisibility 5/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 48/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 10/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:26:21 PM
"I don't see anything, Angus," Wynn replies. "I'm relying on Belkior's Status spell to tell us if anything is wrong."
"She'll be back," he says. Wynn's face is a mask of stone. "She'll be back."
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
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