Not so Happy Trails Wednesday July 18th, 2007 5:04:13 PM
All suspect a trap lies ahead and the rangers confirm this suspision for all intent and purposes several hours later upon the slopes. The trail drives towards some rocks and Nauthiz'Ull finds that they are not simply following Skalti, but 5 creatures all of the same built and shape. The larger group waited here while a single creature continued, Skalti, to make contact with the party. The single set of tracks returned to the waiting group and all five then moved west and it is this larger group the party is now following.
Yanosh starts into an old dwarven chant and Rendal is quick to pick up on it and join him with a light musical accompaniment. Aiden frowns as he gazes westward into teh thick black and swirling clouds that seem to hug the western slopes. Slopes of hard ice and drifting snow that they would be trying to push through near the end of the next day. Nauthiz, also looks with some concern. The storm is familiar and soon it dawns on him. A similar roiling cloud far to the east about a mountain near the Ice Witch's lair. But this one does have fill him with so much dread and does not feel as malevolent. The storm is still many miles away and nothing but the boiling clouds can be seen at this point.
The group pushes on and the wind brushes by, carrying ice and snow at a steady pace. The footing is still sure and Nauthiz`Ull leads with his wolf in the path of the trail he follows. Garrett speaks of Squork flying ahead now and again, but Bohdi remains silent and as the raven eyes the storm ahead, he does not appear to be in a voluntering type of mood. Suddenly the ranger stops short and squats down. The tracks lighten considerably here in how deeply they sink and the lie of the drift before him sets his survival instincts on edge. Something is not right, but to the precise nature of his alarm, Nauthiz can not say.
Rocks lie ahead with a scattering of pine, not enough to truly hide in. Unless one buried oneself in the loose snow of course. The mountain slopes steeply downward to the groups left for hundreds of yards. The right is more of the same, but upwards. The trees are about 100 feet ahead and rocks split the snow in all directions about you as they have for the past 5 hours of following the trail.
The Sacred Bonus +2 to all d20 rolls is still in affect
Heyoka Wednesday July 18th, 2007 9:13:31 PM
Any berries not taken by her companions will be pocketed for later.
::Please consider the origional posting of my spell list to be continuous until further notice.::
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=-1 d20+1=16 d20-2=16 d20+1=4 d20+3=8 Thursday July 19th, 2007 10:24:25 AM
The newbie ranger emulates his betters for the groups benefit.
Know (nature): -1 (is this what they call snow?) Listen: 16 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 16 Spot: 4 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 8 (+2 vs. orcs)
Nauthiz'Ull d20+5=13 d20+12=13 d20+10=24 d20+12=24 d20+12=22 Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:04:36 AM
Forcibly trying to figure out why the tracks have lightened and how they were lightened, Nauth stands and begins to pace perpendicular to the trail they are following; his shoulders are pulled back, his head pushed forward and his tongue occasionally licking his lips. Even the most daft could see that his demeanor is almost identical to that of his ulf companion.
"This could be a trap. The tracks are much less heavy in the snow, almost as if they were trying to hide them...or perhaps not to be so intentional with them."
Surveying the steep slope to the right of the group Nauth turns to his wunjos but does not stop the pacing.
"We could try to skirt this potential trap; walk the high slope and get around then study this area from the back. The possibility is that they have buried themselves, much as the ulf does when sleeping in the open, and are waiting for the sound of us. If we skirt the slope we need complete silence and Squork scouting the rocks and the trees. Otherwise draw your weapons and prepare for an ambush; we will stay to the right no matter what and try to keep our backs protected."
Nauth turns and looks up the slope, his eagle-like eyes flashing in every direction as he tries to discern an possibilities of an overhead ambush. He examines the blanket of drift as well trying to discern if three was a mini-avalanche that filled in the tracks a bit as the prey took to high-ground. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Profession [Hunter] - 13 Spot [likelihood for an ambush] - 13 Listen - 24 Spot [checking the high-ground for signs of ambush]- 24 Survival [signs of a mini avalanche] - 22
Yanosh [SUB Drew] d20+2=4 Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:13:00 AM
Stopping abruptly as the gruff ranger pulls up quickly, Yanosh reflexively reaches for his axe then relaxes as Nauthiz'Ull turns to speak. He listens and his eyes begin to burn at the mention of a possible ambush.
"Then let us take them now. We do not need that abomination sneaking into our camp and our dreams another night. We need to finish this now."
The dwarf returns his grip to his axe but this time he pulls it out without hesitation. His eyes menacingly begin to scour the landscape trying to find his possible enemies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ spot - 4
I am not trying to sway the decision here, fyi, I am just acting as I think we all know how Yanosh would act. -Drew
Aiden d20=20 d20=2 d20=11 Thursday July 19th, 2007 1:07:46 PM
Aiden partially listens to Nauth'iz and the others.
Instead, he looks towards the animal companions, trying to read their body language. The prior evening, they had felt the presence of Skaldi and the others, and visibly reacted to it...The animals definitely have a stronger sense of the walking dead than the humans, perhaps they could tell.
"Heyoka...does he sense the creatures?" as he nodded towards the polar bear. "They had last night..."
(ooc: trying to get a 'read' off of his wolf to see if they are sensing something the two legged companions cannot)
wild empathy (or animal handling?) (aka trying to get a read off of the wolf): nat 20 + ??
Bohdi Nackle d20+13=16 d20+11=27 Thursday July 19th, 2007 2:58:01 PM Ooc: okay. Back on track. Sorry for the repeated absences.
Bohdi hesitated, waiting for the rangers and others more attuned to nature to decide where they could go next. He considered whether there could be any magical effect that could be producing the change in the tracks they had followed.
(Cast Detect Magic: Spellcraft 18 with +2 sacred; Knowledge Arcana 29 with +2 sacred)
T Minus 2 Thursday July 19th, 2007 5:00:20 PM
Nauthiz`Ull moves up and down, perpendicular to the path they have been following. The wolf paces right with him on his heel. Should they skirt the area going upslope? Are the creatures buried nearby waiting to spring out?
Aiden looks to Heyoka, and questions her on if the bear that is at her side, who seemed sensitive to Skalti's precense before, seems at odds now. The druid shakes her head negative, Fisher appears quite content. Aiden drops next to his wolf and she cocks her head to regard him, but like Fisher, she seems quite at ease at the moment.
Bohdi casts a spell and looks a bit closer at the trail. If magic was used, it has faded to nothing now. A few rounds of Concentration confirm the trail holds no residue of magic.
Upslope about two dozen feet and looking back from this point Nauthiz`Ull and his wolf drop thier heads to the side slightly and then lower themselves to the ground. The ranger's training and sharp eye has paid off. What appeared as possibly a snow shadow from further down is shown as what it truly is from his current vantage point. Not more than 8 feet in front of the party is a snow covered crevice. The darker shape he can now see is unmistakable. Skalti and his bretheren had purposefully blazed a trail right across it without falling through themselves. It did not appear to large and skirting it would now be relatively easy. An involuntary shudder moves down his spine as his mind entertains 'what if' but the young man quickly pushes it down.
The group moves around the natural hazard, giving more room than is likely needed to be safe and continues. On guard and wary, they cut through the tree stand following the trail. Just on the other side of the small group a deer lies dead in the snow. Its light fur black and frozen and its eyes wide in terror that it felt moments before death. Aside from the disturbing look of its face it appears almost as if not real, like a statue. The cold has prevented any sort of decay and stiffened it hard as any rock and no mark lies anywhere upon the doe.
The group moves past the unfortunate creature, the animals giving a particularly wide berth. Gruelling hours through heavy snow and steep inclines test the endurance of all as the group pushes closer to the storm of black clouds. The sun is running fast to the west, but the group is heading across the western face and so the light lingers. Soon though, it will be dark. The Storm and the small cave will remain out of reach this day.
Heyoka Thursday July 19th, 2007 8:40:45 PM
Fisher looks at her mournfully, eyeing the fish hanging from her staff.
After a moment's consideration, she takes one off of the line, and throws it under his nose. Fisher roars happily (and noisily) and digs into the fish.
Heyoka looks at Garrett for a moment.
"What do we do now? And how do we kill that thing? And is it what has been disturbing the animals and the Earth?"
Garrett Friday July 20th, 2007 9:56:42 AM
"Well done Nauth." garrett mentions as they skirt the crevice.
And then answers Heyoka. "Skalti and his kind killed those deer. They suck the life from whatever they touch, leaving them dead and blackened. How do we kill them? just like any other foe. With sword and spell. It's just much harder to do for blades do not cut as deep, and some spells bounce off them."
"For now though, we need to start finding a place to camp that is somewhat defendable. Nauth, Aiden, any good campsites come to view? looks like we have a little time before the sun is down, but we should start planning on the night, for that is when they may come. Whatever we can find that is the easiest to defend ourselves. Not getting surrounded would be a good thing."
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=16 d20+1=9 d20-2=1 d20+1=4 d20+3=16 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:05:41 AM
"These are proving worthy advisaries," Yngvar coments about the trap.
Know (nature): 16 Listen: 9 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 1 Spot: 4 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 16 (+2 vs. orcs)
Aiden d20=8 d20=17 d20=18 d20=14 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:45:52 AM
At the sight of the deer, Aiden's jaw tightens, his eyes flash with anger. Killing for sport, and not for survival, especially with such scarce resources as was on the tundra angered him tremendously.
He slowly went about investigating the area where the deer's corpse was, his nostrils flaring up and the anger seen around the edges of his eyes, looking for clues on how better to track (and dispose) of this adversary. This monstrousity HAD to be stopped.
Finally kneeling down towards the creature, he mutters softly, "...now you are a part of Burfell to be reborn again..."
For the rest of the trek, any around Aiden would still feel his inward anger and turmoil against this foe. He kept silent during the trip, until addressed by Garrett.
"Aye..." was all that he said.
knowledge (geography - good area for camp):8 + 9 = 17 + 2 (sacred) = 19
Yanosh [SUB Drew] Friday July 20th, 2007 11:05:00 AM
Turning to Yngvar, the barbarian shakes his head slowly.
"Truly worthy indeed Yngvar."
Standing stoic in the setting sun Yanosh begin to help look for suitable places to set up camp as well as looking for any wood which may be burnable.
"I will take my usual watch during Night's blackest times. Yngvar should take another during the complete darkness."
edited by DM Yngvar is Human, he's just short
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=13 d20+6=26 d20+10=11 Friday July 20th, 2007 11:28:03 AM Thank you Ull'Heimdall, for your time in training me. You have saved my wunjos and myself from almost certain death.
The ranger stops and stares at the setting sun which is painting the evening sky with myriad beautiful colors. He cannot help but think of his sister.
"You know, Frigga loved sunsets. Even while we trek our way to what will be a bloody event and an encounter with Bevroren Doden, there is nothing that could take away the beauty of Celsiun's land and the people that he protects. We have been chosen wunjos, but not by our elders."
Nauth lowers his head for a moment but just as quickly it is raised and he is scouring the surrounding for some sort of defensible area to sleep. His eyes keep returning to the sky but it is not the sort of lofty gazing of admiration but more of a methodical calculation of a survivalist.
Finding a moment when everyone is busy doing this and that, Nauth strides by Bohdi and quietly requests; Highlight to display spoiler: {Take watch with me tonight wunjo, we need to talk.} ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot [general surroundings] - 13 NAT1! Know:Geography [suitable, hopefully defensible, campsite] - 26 NAT20! Survival [weather predictions] - 11 NAT1!
talk about extreme rolls here....sigh...
Heyoka Friday July 20th, 2007 7:00:08 PM
Looking around, she considers her options. As soon as they make camp, She heads off until she's just out of the circle of light.
Focusing on the nature around her, she start to pray, asking for a way to cleanse the Lands of this blight. An insight, or anhonest answer as to what in her arsenal can make it all go away.
Fisher lies down behind her, Eyeing the lands just beyond.
Rendal d20=16 d20=1 Friday July 20th, 2007 10:59:26 PM
Thought the day Rendal plays his lute to try and lift the spirits of his comrades, knowing that the heart is what makes people survive storms of such bitter cold.
Our sun is out thought the day For without the sun there is no way With the heart so light We will survive the night So that we may brave another day.
Seeing that Nauthiz'Ull was looking for a place to camp Rendal thought to add heart to his search. When Rendal heard the grief for Nauthiz'Ull's talking about what seemed to be a great loss.
He was stunned to silence.
Rolled 1
Aiden Sunday July 22nd, 2007 12:25:01 PM
With Nauth'iz comments, Aiden lowered his head. She had been the first to pass from their group, and strangely enough, was the first female that had actually gained his respect, at least for going on such journeys.
Aiden gave Nauth'iz a small nod and then went back to his task.
Music of the Night Sunday July 22nd, 2007 4:11:46 PM
The deer killed for no other purpose than to see it die sparks more than one strong emotion in some of the group. Aiden falls silent for the rest of the day and Rendal tries with limited success to bolster the groups spirits as they journey onward towards evening.
With darkness approaching, Nauthiz`Ull, Aiden and Ingvar set about locating the best site. the choices are few. Nauthiz`Ull and Aiden both remember well the western face from the first trek upon Burfell. The quest for Springs Victory and the blessing of the village elders to be recognized as adults. In some small way too, they know it was also to be seen as adults byt the spirits of Ice Vein and most importantly Celsiun.
The Southwest face of Burfell, upon which the group stands, is composed of staggering jumps of elevated rock. Ice and snow combine with few trees to allow most to claim it unclimbable. the group has been skirting this towards the far west face, a much more gentle and hospitable area to ascend. Also where the group first came up and found the small the cave with the child spirit. The cave that lies likely in the center of the storm now assaulting the west.
A defensible location against one of these vaults towers of ice covered granite is picked out and the group sets camp beneath it. Aiden goes about securing the shelters proper with Nauthiz`Ull's and Ingvars assistance. Weather can turn fast upon a mountain and even the magical protection wrapping the group from the cold is no match for a true cold snap. the camp is assembled within 2 hours.
Heyoka moves off to be alone with Fisher and the Mountain. As the druid clear her mind and reaches out she feels the mountain reach back. Great walls rise in her minds eye and the press in about her. They hold her rigid and deep in darkness and for a momnet the elf feels she may never see the sun again. Then, the feeling is gone and the druid finds her heart racing and icy air blasting into her lungs and she breathes rapidly to catch her breath. Fisher turns his white furred head to one side to regard her for a moment and yawns.
Night comes, armor is stripped by those without endurance or some other way of staving off the onset of fatigue and the watches are set. Bohdi casts 2 alarm spells in overlapping perimeter across the front of the camp. The great rock wall rises well over a hundred feet at your backs. On this night during Yanosh's watch, the dwar does not see anything, but he does hear something. a haunting beautiful melody drifting through the night air and across the pristine snow.
Through stone we work immortal we, of fame and glory all to seek captured by the strongest few who fight for honor codes upheld bards will sing of this day free immortal warriors wrapped in death they fell where none shall remember lost to time and fathers mind to dust and ice no one shall know they marched to death and certain doom.
The song pulls at the the warriors mind and images of his forefathers leap unbidden to life. None would ever know of his tale or that of those he has chosen as friends. Despair begins to settle upon Yanosh and soon after he knows complete apathy will follow. [Will Save Yanosh DC 13]
failureHighlight to display spoiler: { you feel the venture is rather hopeless and you will die to be left upon the bare wind ridden muntain and vanish from all memory of the living. All Attack and damage suffer -2 penalty until further notice}
Garrett Monday July 23rd, 2007 8:41:58 AM
If morning comes without further ado, Garrett will rise and prepare spells as usual, and then prepare to set out after Skalti and his minions.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20-2=15 d20+1=8 d20-2=2 d20+1=19 d20+3=7 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:02:32 AM
Grateful that thew party wasn't attacked while out of his armor, Yngvar preps for the day ahead. Today feels like a good day. He uses his limited skills to the best of his ability.
Know (nature): 15 Listen: 8 (+2 vs. orcs) Search: 2 Spot: 19 (+2 vs. orcs) Survival: 7 (+2 vs. orcs)
Nauthiz'Ull d20+12=21 d20+5=15 d20+10=25 d20+12=30 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:51:13 AM
Morning breaks and the ranger begins his routine; whistling to his ulf to come, Nauth begins to walk the perimeter of the camp, hunting for tracks and letting his companion try to pick up any scents that may have lingered through the night. His mind is only partially on his routine though as his thoughts have been laced with Frigga as of late. His demeanor changes and those who know him can tell that he is hunting. Trying to find some local game to take down for the morning, he will return in less than an hour empty-handed or not.
"Today will be long and you will need every bit of energy that your body possess."
Nauth works around camp by refueling the fire and melting snow to a boiling point for drinking during the day. He refills everyone's waterskins before eating his share of jerky and tack. Perhaps as a residual effect of thinking of his sister, Nauth sits down and unpacks then repacks his backpack before they leave. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Survival [finding tracks]: 21 Profession [Hunting]: 15 Survival [Weather]: 25 Spot: 30
Yanosh d20+3=17 d20+1=12 d20+2=12 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:07:41 PM
In the deepest part of the night Yanosh hears the song of the evil bard floating on the air. "By my ancestors Skalti you will know true death under the axe of an Ironfist." Yanosh speaks into the night, resolve filling him that his threat will be made so.
In the morning Yanosh rises and readys for the day. Whet stone grinds smoothly over his axe blades. Armour is studied and when found to be bleish free is doned with a precision of a warrior preparing for a major battle. Piece at a time is fitted into place and straped down. Shield checked for and weeknesses that might fail when needed most. When found to be sound Yanosh slides his arm into the strap on the back of his shield and tightly squeezes the grip. as his forarm flexes yanosh pulls the strap tight. When relaxed the shild fits perfectly. With his battle axe strapped to his pack over his left shoulder Yanosh stands and slides his War Axe into its home over his right shoulder. Picking up his helmet and firmly sitting it on his head Yanosh takes out a packet of trail rations. After eating he looks the group over. In a growling voice he states, "We kill Skalti and his minions or I do not leave the mountain alive." His scarf is wraped around his neck and is scarred face is set in a grim mask of determination. When the party is ready Yanosh takes his spot behind the leading rangers.
Will save 17 Listen 12 Spot 12
Aiden d20=10 d20=1 d20=1 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:36:36 PM
In the morning, Aiden, too, prepares his backpack for the long day ahead. Though his magical ring does away with any need of food, he does try to bring extra for the others.
Looking over his pack sister, he tries to make sure that she is doing well adjusting to the changing pack as well as the long journey.
Once Nauth'iz was complete with checking tracks, Aiden speaks to him, "what have you seen?" Depending on his answer, and confidence thereof, Aiden would adjust his suggestions to Garrett, or double check Nauth'iz's findings, by surveying the tracks on his own.
Heyoka d20=5 d20=13 d20=3 d20=9 d20=10 Monday July 23rd, 2007 6:25:01 PM
Deciding that she doesn't like being led around, not sure of what the plans are, Heyoka walks around the perimiter of the camp as soon as the first person wakes up.
After looking around, She motions to Fisher, who comes by her side. After giving him a fish, which he happily swallows whole, and a Goodberry, she mumbles something in his ear, and waits for his attention to focus. (Track, Scent, Hunt) Knowledge (nature) 7+0=17
Subsiding Storms Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:40:16 PM
Yanosh staves off the magical assault upon his will and awakens the next morning with renewed determination. Camp is broken after spells are refreshed and the elements protected against. Nauthiz picks up the trail with his wolf and sets out. Heyoka, too, sets Fisher on the trail and Aiden observes his wunjo from behin as well. Soon the front gets mighty crowded.
Hours move by slowly as the group moves up and down rocky gullies as well as wind up and down the slope of the mountain. Legs begin to complain with the effort even as hearts are lifted with the sight of the abating storm. Midday arrives and the group crests another rock ridge, making it about the 25th such climb of the day by some gnomes count. The ridge offers a spectacular and awe inspiring view. The sun breaks the clouds as if on que and alights the falling snow in the lower areas. Fortitude Save DC 12 or be fatigued
The sun allows shows something else as well. A large drag mark from a shallow cave in the snow. If you have track, Survival DC 18Highlight to display spoiler: { From the dragging indentation in the snow and make of the small cave and the food stuffs within. This would be the lair of a good sized wolf, probably a loner} From below a drag line comes from an ice stream bed.If you have track, Survival DC 18Highlight to display spoiler: { From the dragging indentation in the snow and where it starts from, you surmise this is the drag marks of a large stag}
Heyoka d20=7 d20=17 d20=8 Monday July 23rd, 2007 9:02:39 PM
Turning to the Ranger of the group, she consults with him.
"We both know it's probably not safe to approach him. Now that he's eating, that is. And his kind don't normally run solo. If we want to find out what he knows, let me approach him, with your friend here. I'll leave Fisher here. He'll just see him as another predator, and not a possible packmate.
Rendal d20=12 d20=18 d20=1 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:50:05 PM
Getting up smoothly and following the group out into the white beyond. Rendal finds beauty in the Sun. Getting used to the rough pace the group puts out. Rendal pauses for breath and keeps going with the pack so to speak. Fortitude save 12 +2 + 14.
He listens for any trouble that may come his way 18+8 = 26. Knowing that with his practice under his traveling companion the master bard. His hearing is very good at noticing changes in the environment or a note on his lute.
He thinks about the history of this area and anything he might know about these mountains. Natural 1 no idea.
Shaking his head in thought he turns to making up another verse in the travels of these heroes.
Garrett d20+6=20 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:47:44 AM
Fortitude save: 20
"Look, the storms abate as we approach. Burfell wishes us to clean these creatures from it's presence. We just have to hope that they actually plan on fighting us at some point."
Responding to Heyoka "You can speak with it? If we can learn where they are, or what they do, that would be useful. But do not put yourself in great peril. You and Nauth and Aiden know more about this than I so you must determine if it is a wise and worthwhile course of action."
Garrett waits for the three of them to decide if approaching the wolf is in our best interests.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+3=9 d20+3=7 d20+10=15 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:56:28 AM
Survival 9 Survival 7 Fortitude 15 (+2 sacred bonus)
"What am I chopped liver?" Yngvar asks of Heyoka, knowing full well his rangers skills are nominal at best.
Yanosh d20+13=26 d20+3=18 d20+4=7 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:41:16 PM
Looking out over the vista befor him Yanosh breathes in the fresh air of the mountain. Waiting for the rangers and the druid to decide if talking with wolf will accomplish anything helpful. His eyes on the mighty mountains slope, "They will have to fight us sometime Garrett. For we will chase them to the verry peak of Burfell. Once there we will send them to Gargul to answer for their abomination." "Do you hear me Skalti," Yanosh calls out, "Yanosh Ironfist comes to cast you from this Wold." As his voice echos back to him Yanosh pulls out another ration and begeins to eat his midday meal.
Fort save 13+11+2(Sacred)=26 Listen 15+1+2(sacred)=18 Spot 3+2+2(sacred)=7
Garrett Tuesday July 24th, 2007 1:12:04 PM
"Sorry Yngvar. I forgot that you are also trained as a ranger."
"Agreed Yanosh. It must be destroyed. I am just concerned that it will wait until trouble is already upon us before it chooses to strike. They need no sleep, no food, no rest. They can walk all night long and never stop. If they don't wish to fight, and instead wish to flee, we may not catch them. Somehow I think Skalti wants this fight as much as we do, he's just picking his place."
Nauthiz'Ull d20+6=26 d20+12=28 d20+12=14 d20+12=14 d20+10=16 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 2:21:53 PM
This morning, perhaps because Frigga is looking down on him a bit more than usuall, Nauth feels nigh invincible from the cold and the trudging. He breathes in great chestfulls of air and an unusuall pep is in his step [nat 20 FORT save].
He sees the trail and makes out the wolf but cannot place what it is that it may be dragging.
"Heyoka, I stress your safety in this matter, but I agree, talking with the ulf would be a good idea. I do, however, have a potion that would allow me to do so if you are not comfortable in the situation. Our ulves" nauth points to his and Aiden's, "will accompany you if Aiden agrees of course. Perhaps that one would like some company and may choose to follow along with us."
Nauth turns to his pin-sized wunjo and looks back at the ulf. "Bohdi, my friend, perhaps you should check to make sure that thing is not magicall in any way. I have heard of people being able to turn into animals."
Nauth begins to scour the landscape, hoping to find the tracks of whatever the ulf took down to better identify it and perhaps see where it came from. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORT - 26 NAT20! Survial (18) - 28 Survival (18) - 14 fail Survival [track] - 14 Spot - 16
Heyoka Tuesday July 24th, 2007 5:27:57 PM
Noding her assent, she turns to Aiden, to see if he agrees.
"I will do my upmost to make sure that noone comes to harm who is a friend of Nature. That is not my Way."
Aiden d20=10 d20=14 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:34:19 PM
Aiden kept quiet as it appeared that Garrett had things in hand, especially with Heyoka being able to communicate with the animals. However, his jaw went taut when Yanosh yelled out his warning.
Not only was he warning the enemy as to where they currently were, BUT the loud sounds could cause anything unstable on the mountain to come down.
Shaking his head, and even grumbling, Aiden went back to examine the tracks. A single wolf was unusual...and he wanted to make sure that it wasn't one of the demon wolves (winter wolves), OR after examining the track, make sure that it wasn't 'carrying' anything (making a deeper impression than it should)...
He then grunted, "the wolf may think we are invading her territory if the ulves come. It is something I wished to point out."
survival (track - if carrying something (or someone like an ork)): 14 + 9 + 2 = 25
Dying Echoes Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:54:11 PM
Looking towards the small cave, the group discusses looking for the wolf who may call this place home. There is no wolf currently in sight, just a drag mark and looking at it again the realization hits all with tracking skills. The dragging is from the cave and heads out. Likely the wolf is the object being dragged and not the other way around. Aiden deduces a bit more. While a good sized animal, it was no demon wolf like that J`Kull rode of the Tundra Walkers. He is also far more certain the wolf was killed and dragged off. Aiden's keen eye spies a very faint set of humanoid footprints, almost completely concealed by the animal being dragged behind what or whoever made them and they were only made a few hours before.
As the rangers and druid puzzle over this and the other drag marks from below, both of which meet up some 200' away from the ridge and proceed further to the west and the abating storm. Yanosh calls out to Skalti, his deep baritone voice rolls easily across the slopes and is likely heard for many miles. Echoes roll back to the dwarf and so to does another sound. The chuckling laughter of a madman, a hair raising cackle which could not be produced by human vocal chords. The sound seems to push in from the west, just behind Yanosh's echoed voice. The sound is flat and seems undisturbed by the distance it has travelled. The other unsettling quality is the complete lack of echo, as if the mountian pulls the sound in as fast as it is able to prevent it from lingering any longer than it must.
Behind the cackling laugh comes a voice, low pitched like a deep iron struck bar "Then come Yanosh Ironfist. Come to death and restless sleep. Rush to me and fracture."
Nauthiz asks Bohdi if he can detect any residual magic about, but the gnome is quiet for now. A long trail may well be before the group. Garrett speaks of the nature of thier opponent. One who never hunger, thirsts, tires or feels the cold. Lastly one who is intelligent and full of hate for Garrett, Aiden, Bohdi and Nauthiz. No Skalti will not allow chase forever, but he is very likely picking the battlefield.
The lonesome strum of lute strings plays into the air. out of tune, yet strangely harmonizing with each other. Rendal especially finds himself drawn to the off rhythm they make out, nearly having to literally shake his head clear or fall under there melodic spell. Simple chords invoke a sense of loss and apathy simultaneously within the group as a whole. But just as soon as they start, they end. Leaving the party to stand in wind blown silence and thier minds drifting upon the crags of Burfell.
Rendal d20=6 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:47:18 PM
I trust your judgment on what should be done.
I would suggest though that we get moving and some how hide where we are going so when we sleep tonight we are not attacked by Skalti choice.
Strumming his lute he tries to again make some light noise to counter the noise he hears from Skalti.
Perform 6 + 11= 17
Heyoka Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:28:04 PM
Her lips curling into a snarl, her eyes narrow as she scans the horizon, trying to pinpoint where the sound is coming from.
Fisher lifts his nose to the air, trying to scent out the enemy. If he does so, he will most likely start tracking it, whining.
Garrett Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:06:01 PM
Garretts hand goes to the hilt of his sword, his knuckles turning white as snow as he appears to be trying to crush it.
Through clenched teeth he says quietly and coldly. "This must end, and it must end soon."
"Investigate the footprints of the Ulf slayer if you wish, but let us continue after our foe. His cursed existence can not be ended fast enough for my taste."
Aiden Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:36:12 PM
Aiden, though still angered by the wolf being needlessly killed, at least felt more 'comfortable' with the situation. It was a strange paradox, but the tracks and what lead from them had felt, as originally perceived by Nauth'iz, unnatural. Skaldi had been setting up an ambush, and now he felt more prepared...
"Garrett..." he said in a quiet voice. He had spoken, by far, too much of late and Aiden hated hearing his strangely brusque/accented voice. "It is not like the deer..." as he referred to the random kill. "He did not leave the wolf body behind.."
"Perhaps he is not only taking the frozen orks as soldiers but now the wolf too..."
CDM Jerry Wednesday July 25th, 2007 2:09:52 PM
Hey friends. I need the report for last week posted. Email it to me too please so I can cross it off my list. ;)
The Western Slope Wednesday July 25th, 2007 9:28:04 PM
Aiden speaks quietly to Garrett on his thoughts of what may lie ahead. The implications are grim at best. Then, The rangers take the lead and push on down the other side of the ridge. The group is anxious to find Skalti and put an end to this on going conflict with the damned bard. Heyoka scans the horizon for a source of the speaker and the playing, but all that she sees is the rock broken snow of the moutain side. More hiding places lie before the group then could be easily counted. Skalti is out there somewhere and fairly close by. Fisher whines slightly as he catches the scent of death on the air, but no trail to attempt to follow. The only trail lies before the group and so they push on.
The storm continues to abate before the group as the hard trek continues and as the sun drives to the western horizon it dissapates completely. As darkness falls the group finds a secured area with a defensible perimeter which would force any thrat to come from the down slope of the mountain. Affording the group higher ground in any combat. The shelters are erected, the warding spells set and the watch takes to the long nights task ahead.
Bohdi pulls the package from his pack and heads into one shelter, obviously intent on discovering what the strange package is that was handed to him by Rendal. Curiosity pulls at him as the possibilities oopen before his mind. Rendal had said a pair of gnomes had given it to him and certainly they expected the bard to meet with Bohdi. The seal is from the divinational guild of Zaran, and if any could see the short future, surely it was them.
DM OK everyone please roll Fort save DC 14 failure means you are fatigued. I will need a watch order, if you are wearing or not wearing armor and any other precautions you care to make. Everyone in the party has that feeling that tonight is the night.
Nauthiz'Ull [fatigued] d20+6=10 d20+10=26 d20+12=27 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 10:59:09 PM
Finally the trek has caught up to the ranger; his shoulders begin to sag and his feet begin to drag and slip in the snow.
"Glad that we are at camp, I need to rest. I will take the early morning watch if you all do not mind. I enjoy the sunrises anyways."
As soon as possible the ranger scarfs down a small portion of food and ducks into his tent where he lies down in full armor with his magical quiver and his pouches next to his bedroll.
If the evening fades into dawn without incident, Nauth wakes for his post, straps the quiver and pouches, along with his belt, around his waste before setting out to survey the area and take in his surroundings. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FORT - 10 failed Spot - 26 Listen - 27
Heyoka d20=16 Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:30:23 AM
Fort Save=16
Rendal d20=5 Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:44:01 AM
Feeling the effects of the wind and cold Rendal shivers and says "If I could go to sleep first that would be great. I am not feeling the best at the moment."
Fort Save 5 + 2 = 7 "Is there any really warm food I might eat as well?"
Yanosh d20+13=32 d20+3=20 d20+4=9 d20+4=21 Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:10:20 AM
Dropping his pack when the time to make camp came Yanosh again agrees to take his normal shift at watch. "This mountain air is invigorating is it not?" Taking a deep breath of the fresh clean air Yanosh looks as if he is not bothered at all by the hard trek up the mountains side.
Helping to set the tents up, under the direction of Garrett, Aiden and Nauth, Yanosh joyously sets a tidy camp. Once preperations are finished Yanosh slides into a grim mood as he again slide his whet stone over his axes edges. It becomes obvious that he will not remove his armor this night.
When his time for watch comes Yanosh sets himself where he can best see the approaches to their camp.
Fort save-32 listen--20 spot-- 9 hide (untrained)--21
DM reminder Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:12:27 AM
DM reminder the Enduracnce feat grants a +4 save vs things like this and all Good aligned characters are being granted a +2 sacred bonus by Burfell.
Rendal still fails but Nauthiz makes the save with the extra +6
Dan, what does the sacred bonus cover? -Drew
DM every d20 roll you make
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+10=13 d20-2=13 d20-2=0 d20+1=8 d20+1=18 d20+3=6 Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:41:34 AM
Fortitude 13 (+2 sacred bonus)
Know(nature) 13 Listen 8 (+2 vs orcs) Search 0 (Where was the wolf dragged?) Spot 18 (+2 vs orcs) Survival 6 (+2 vs orcs)
Using his skills to the best of his ability, "Thanks Garrett. I know I'm not very good at this sort of thing yet. I'll prove my worth in battle."
Night Creeps d20+20=28 d20+20=37 d20+24=41 Thursday July 26th, 2007 9:31:00 PM
Garrett takes the first watch with Aiden. Then Yanosh takes the deepest night and Nauthiz and Rendal being awoken for the early morning watch. At least that is the plan. The first part of the night is long. The march wears on tired muscles and the cold wants desperately to find a hold upon relaxing muscles.
The sky is clear and the stars are out, which affords some visual acuity for those not blessed by greater racial vision. Shadows play all over though and the weary imagination can play many tricks. Finally the first shit ends and Yanosh takes his lone vigil in front of the three shelters. Behind and to his right, Garrett, Bohdi, Squork, Nauthiz and his wolf sleep. Directly behind Yanosh sleeps Heyoka, Fisher and Rendal. behind and to the left of yanosh sleeps Aiden, his wolf and Yngvar. The entrances to the shelters all point west and towards the open mountain. Yanosh stands about 20' from them gazing out across the snow swept landscape.
Time passes slowly under the majesty of Burfell and the great open sky and then a sound finds Yanosh's ears. Something tramples through the snow beyond his vision. It is heavy of step and fairly close, but not within his darkvision sight.
listen check DC 28 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.} listen check DC 37 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.} listen check DC 41 Highlight to display spoiler: {and ever so faintly yanosh hears much softer foot falls in the snow leading the heavier ones.}
Aiden d20=16 d20=19 Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:55:15 PM
Aiden has a brief shiver, but seems to have comfortably found a good position to sleep.
As had become habit for him of late, he, prior to his sleep but following his guard duty, attempted to 'sink' into the oneness of his surroundings. It was an exercise that, for a brief moment earlier on the journey, enabled him to understand his wolven companion. This is not to say that he expected anything special to happen, but the clearing of his mind (especially given recent events and the hunt for Skalti) would be VERY necessary for the near future.
Yngvar the not so very tall d20+1=15 Friday July 27th, 2007 10:47:42 AM
Listen 15 (+2 vs orcs) (Yngvar hasn't cleaned his ears since his annual bath last spring.)
Yngvar should have pointed out that since he only sleeps 4 hours a night the undead always attack then.
Sorry Yanosh, I hope you don't have your brains eaten.
Nauthiz'Ull Friday July 27th, 2007 12:05:44 PM
Sleeps fitfully as visions of the Bloodpack, the Ice Wall and Frigga's choice flash through his head.
Garrett [Sub Drew] Friday July 27th, 2007 12:07:12 PM
Remains asleep as his dreams are filled with the upcoming battle, the destruction of the Bevroren Doden, the reclamation of the Shield of Domi and his God's personal blessing.
Posting Report [week of 7.16-20 / Drew] Friday July 27th, 2007 12:27:47 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 16 - July 20 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........*...x...x...x...+ Bohdi-Kup............*...o...x...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........*...x...o...x...x Aiden-Paul............*...x...x...x...x Neco-James..........+...+...+..+...+ Yanosh-Edd..........*...x...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........*...x...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......*...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...*...x...x...x...x Rendal-???............*...x...o...x...o
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --DM did not post through the weekend and on Monday on account to his travels. --Neco is on walkabout, most likely permanently and DanK has written her out of the story. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK posted for Friday's post on the following Monday, again assumed from his travel delays, but most people posted early Monday before his official Monday post was sent.
Yanosh--AC20--HP44/44 d20+3=5 d20+4=23 Friday July 27th, 2007 1:03:55 PM
Hearing the heavy steps Yanosh rises from his watch place. Calling into the night in a loud voice, to awaken his comrades, "Come to Yanosh Ye filth of the Wold. Let skill of arms end this maddness.Come to arms."
His axe flashes in the star light as Yanosh braces for combat. His eyes pierce the darkness where his hearing cannot.
Listen=2+1+2(Sacred)=5 (deaf as a stone tonight, only hope was a nat 20 anyhow) Spot=19+2+2(sacred)=23 (but verry good vision)
Rendal Saturday July 28th, 2007 9:20:33 AM
Rendal wakes from sleep.
"We knew he would come at night."
Rendal starts putting on his armor.
The Western Slope Round 1 Saturday July 28th, 2007 9:22:27 PM
Yanosh calls out a warning and grips hs axe and shield tightly in expectation of attack. he does not need to wait long. lumbering up the slope at him is an enormous elk and a slim full sixed wolf. the swarf immediately notices the vacant eye sockets, the ic clinging to the fur and the slack jaws of both creatures. The elk is Large and powerful looking, in life it would have been a majestic creature indeed, now it is but a mockery of its former self.
Inside the tents, the rest of the praty is roused from slumber and get to thier feet quickly and grab for thier weapons. Rendal begins donning his armor.
The Elk is about 20' from the dwarf and the wolf just slightly further away, coming up the slope in relentless fashion. Coming from somewhere in the darkness down the slope of the mountianside everyone can hear a ghostly out of tune harmony being played on frozen strings by a cold dead hand.
When attacking from the far right of a creature, the attacker gains higher ground. +1 to hit
map emailed use coordinates
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? unwounded Undead Elk AC ? unwounded
Yngvar the not so very tall Sunday July 29th, 2007 10:52:52 AM
"Aiden! Wake up!" Yngvar shouts. Grabbing his armor he begins donning it.
"Maybe if I stop sleeping altogether ..." he mumbles to himself.
DM Breastplate will take 40 rounds to put on correctly or 10 rounds to put on quickly
Rendal Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:52:12 AM
Taking a pause while putting on his armor Rendal gathers in his singing voice and sings out.
"Though evil walks this night, We will fight for what is right, to arms my friends to fight, Good shall triumph and shine light into the ever night."
Perform Inspire courage 17 plus 11= 28 DM note roll was from private email before.
Heyoka Sunday July 29th, 2007 11:56:21 AM
While she helps Rendal into his armor, she growls lowly at Fisher, how silently pads out into the night, to stand by Yanosh, facing the undead beasts.
DM If Fisher is being commanded to performa trick, you need to make a handle animal roll vs the DC please
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=13 d8=3 Sunday July 29th, 2007 12:14:39 PM
With a start (and snort), Aiden wakes up. Rolling to his side, he quickly grabs his axe, and heads outside to ready himself for the upcoming battle.
Mumbling to himself about the need to see in the dark, Aiden barks out towards the tent, "Bohdi, Light quickly..."
He looked about for Yanosh to see how to best work himself with the dwarf to engage these creatures. "Yanosh, Defensive until the others are ready and can see..."
(OOC: map is having problems with my computer (or vice versa)..that is why I'll try to work off of Yanosh for now)
Yanosh---AC20---HP44/44 Sunday July 29th, 2007 4:28:43 PM
Yanosh moves to his left at an angle to Q28. Trying to draw the creatures away from the tents if they charge him. "There is an Undead elk and wolf out here. And I hear the soon to die Skalti." Yanosh waves his axe trying to draw the elk and wolf his way. "Haaw beast haaw,Over here. Come to Yanosh and let him put you out of your misery."
Knowing that he is hard to rush or charge Yanosh braces for a rush at any time while he moves. Never really lifting his feet or moving too fast to trip over unseen objects. Shield up and ready Yanosh knows it is his only true protection from the elk. But the wolf on the other hand must be delt with quickly.
(OoC Question to Dm can Yanosh see Skalti and the other two undead? Or are they hidden or too high? If he can then he will call out their possitons to his commrades.) DM The others are not visible
Yanosh Sunday July 29th, 2007 4:33:13 PM
(OoC note to Aiden Yanosh moved from T25.)
Rendal Sunday July 29th, 2007 5:33:05 PM
Hey Just to let you know.
Add +1 to attack and damage to your rolls from my song.
+1 to moral and Fear saves as well.
Garrett (HP: 39/39, AC: 19) d20+12=19 d20+6=17 Sunday July 29th, 2007 10:36:10 PM
(Back from vacation, thanks for subbing Drew. I will be caught up shortly)
Garrett stands quickly at Yanosh's call, and pulls his shield and sword. Thankful that he is able to sleep in his armor, he tries to quickly assess the situation.
he calls out to the group in their different tents. "Front line combatants, form a defensive line upon Yanosh. Everyone else, get behind them and support the front line, and keep your eyes peeled for additional threats. When someone gets a chance, let's get some light in the area. Try not to use any big spells on the cannon fodder, save it for the real threats."
After a heartbeat, Garrett adds to his speech in a yell. "Come forth Skalti you coward. Face your destiny and be done with it. If all you can do is sing off key, you may as well surrender now, and save us all the trouble."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday July 30th, 2007 9:49:27 AM
"Save some for me!" Yngvar, struggling with his armor, calls after Aiden.
Aiden (altered) Monday July 30th, 2007 9:52:53 AM
ooc: I have to alter (slightly) since the map does work now (my computer is being a )($*#)*( The move and vocal parts (since simultaneous) are the same...He shifts over to U27 along with his little sister.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46] d20+6=10 d20+6=24 Monday July 30th, 2007 11:10:03 AM
Hearing Yanosh sound an alarm that the Bevroren Doden are advancing, Nauth jumps from his sleeping sack and begins to rummage through his things. Grabbing three vials with a similar tooth-shaped stopper, Nauth kneels before his ulf companion and asks her to open her mouth; he pulls the stopper of one with his teeth and drains the contents down her throat.
Nauth then straps on his magical quiver and pulls up his right sleeve to its elbow before exiting the tent.
"Come girl." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am sure that will expend all of my actions. Move - V20 Handle Animal - 10 Handle Animal - 24
DM I just saw you didn't get the map and I sent it. Nauthiz, Heyoka and Aiden are all in different tents. feel free to repost before tonight
Aiden and Heyoka Please Note you DO NOT have the potions
Post edited to reflect my knowledge now that I have the map. -Drew
Bohdi Run by DM Monday July 30th, 2007 1:51:37 PM
Bohdi steps from the shelter and just to the just to the south casting as he does so. An area of light appears some 40' infront of the gnome. [Dancing Lights to intersection N-O/23-24]
Yanosh--AC20---HP44/44 d20+12=25 d20+7=20 d20+6=20 d10+6=11 d10+6=15 Monday July 30th, 2007 3:42:45 PM
Yanosh readies for the first one to charge. Waving his axe to get the attention of the undead elk and wolf. Hoping that it gives the others time to get ready and a flanking attack.
When the first of the undead get close enough Yanosh strikes twice.
If the elk charges then Yanosh will step to the left and strike with his axe.
Hit AC 25 dmg 11 hit AC 20 dmg 15
If elk charges then Hit AC 20 dmg 15
OoC disregaurd d20+6 roll was a mistake.
Heyoka Monday July 30th, 2007 7:08:42 PM
Annoyed at these night intrusions, finishes helping Rendal with his armor, then proceeds to her own.
Rendal d20=11 Monday July 30th, 2007 8:45:41 PM
While singing Rendal keeps putting on his armor.
11+11= 22 perform check.
If I still need to make perform checks as I put on armor
The Western Slope Round 2 d20+10=30 d20+10=25 d8+7=11 d20+8=16 Monday July 30th, 2007 9:41:24 PM
Yanosh moves a few paces to his left and readies for the inevitable attack. Rendall's voice comes from the shelter he is in, and rings clearly over the night sky and mountain side. As the bard does so he starts to pull on his chain shirt. It will be secure in 4 more rounds. heyoka moves to help but finds there is very little she can do in the way of help with the armor. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/equipment/armor.htm#gettingIntoAndOutOfArmor
Heyoka calls for Fisher to move outside and the bear grunts and disappears through the shelter exit. [handle Animal 30]
Garrett calls out an attack plan and also to Skalti to show himself. He arms himself and prepares to move into the night.
Bohdi steps out and casts his Dancing Lights spell. the immediate area springs to light revealing the hideous mockeries of life in the elk and great wolf.
Yngvar begins donning his breastplate armor.
Nauthiz goes into his pack and retrieves a potion and administers it to his ulf. A sparkle ripples across the ulf's fangs and then is gone from sight, though the magic remains. Move action to retrieve potion, standard action to administer potion. Note Nauthiz does not have the other potions out yet
Aiden moves outside to begin forming a line with Yanosh, his wolf on his heels.
The elk lurks across the snow at Yanosh, closing with the dwarf and bringing its still considerable rack to bear. [Hit Yanosh AC 25 dmg 11] Yanosh's axe cuts deep and cleaves through dead sinew and frozen muscle. In eire silence the beast accepts the blow without register.
The Wolf moves on Aiden and the slack and broken jaws come alive at the last instant, but the ranger defty blocks with his axe. [Hit Aiden AC 16 miss]
From the north, a pair of black skinned and wind torn orcs close quickly and quietly from the darkness. Both pull up, as if waiting for something however.
From the dark just down slope slips another figure. the light seems to flee from it, as it passes through the Dancing Lights area. A lute, battered and broken in one hand and a ice jagged short sword in the other. Pointing a fingeer of death and decay at Yanosh, Skalti whispers across the wind. Yanosh hears in his mind the bards smooth voice touchy with the high rings of insanity. A dwarf and an elf step into a restaraunt and sit at the table. The waitress asks if she could take their order. The Dwarf says. "I'll take a 24oz steak. Rare. With a Green Gnomish." The Waitress says, "And the vegetable?" The Dwarf looks at the elf and growls, "He'll have the same!" Yanosh Will Save DC 17 failure you fall prone in a hideous fit of laughter. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/hideousLaughter.htm
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? unwounded Undead Elk AC 25 or less wounded B1 AC ? unwounded B2 AC ? unwounded Skalti AC ? unwounded
Garrett (AC: 19, HP: 39/39) Monday July 30th, 2007 10:06:29 PM
Active Spells: Magic Weapon, +1 Att/Dam, 50 rounds.
Garrett moves 20' to T23, and then casts Magic Weapon upon his longsword.
Garrett calls out to his companions, "Skalti is the most dangerous, followed by the black skinned undead. Do not face them without greater numbers. try and form a defensive line so that they must face our warriors first. Try and move towards Yanosh, and set up on him."
Rendal d20=13 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 12:18:57 AM
Seeing Yanosh fall over and knowing the spell that was cast.
Rendal motions to assist Yanosh and moves over to V28. "This way my friends we need to help Yanosh."
Once Rendal hits V28 at his full movement he starts to Rhyme
"Tis not funny He is a big dummy for not but bones he is in this white light I will reveal his sight this very night."
Counter song 30 foot Radius Perform Check 13+11= 24
Aiden (AC 19 (21) Hp 46) d20=11 d20=18 d20=13 d8=2 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:38:45 AM
can Aiden's wolf (since wolves do pack tactics) perform an Aid Another maneuver?
If so:
Aiden growls a command to his pack sister, who then darts in for a feint. (attack = 11 + 2 = 13 Aid Another, add to AC)
If not:
Aiden knowing and fearing that his lupine companion would be infected if it struck the cursed creatures, growls a command, ordering her back, towards Bohdi.
Then Aiden attacks the creature, his muscles straining as he sought, again, to get rid of the creature quickly. The orken double bladed axe was designed for finesse as well as power. But this creature, being the undead with strange powers that seemed to resist many but his most powerful blows, needed to be dispatched, and so finesse was thrown to the winds.
(hopefully I did the favored enemy correctly this time...sorry about the last mistake)
(OOC: FOLKS, DON'T FORGET THE SACRED BONUS!!! Aiden is neutral (tends to good), but we do have good people in the group!!!)
Nauthiz'Ull [AC 19 HP 46/46] Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:53:12 AM
Knowing that he must get outside and begin to lay down fire to keep the creatures at bay, Nauth quickly kneels down to his gear and begins to search; he removes two glass flasks of a fiery liquid and stuffs them into one of his pouches containing three other vials.
"Here is our time to rid Burfell and Celsiun of this infernal bard." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ transfer 2 alchemist fires to pouch containing Shield of Faith, Prot from Arrows and Cat's Grace potions.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:24:14 AM
"Wait! Wait! Save some for me!"
Heyoka Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:42:03 PM
After struggling into her own armor on by herself, she makes her way outside, completely disggruntled.
Finding herself behind Yanosh, and Fisher waiting right outside waiting for her, she strides up to the left of the stocky warrior, and glares out into the dark.
"Not funny." She all but mumbles "Close your eyes, all," then says something under her breath. <FLARE> (At the beasts in front, 40' away)
Yanosh--AC20--HP33/44 d20+7=27 d20+12=30 d20+7=15 d10+6=11 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 3:53:30 PM
"HAHA Skalti. Funny joke but your entire existence is a joke." Yanosh swings chopping at the Elk. His axe easily bites into the elk on his first swing.
WIll Save 27 (NAT 20 suck ice Skalti) Hit Ac 30 dmg 11 Hit AC 15
Western Slope Round 3 d20+2=19 d20+2=14 5d6(1+6+1+2+5)=15 d20+9=26 d20+7=23 d4+4=8 d6=5 d4+4=7 d6=5 d20+8=21 d20+6=18 d8+7=10 d20+2=17 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 5:51:04 PM
Garrett exits the shelter and casts a spell upon his long sword, the blade glows briefly as it is infused with magic. The cleric calls out the order of danger as he sees it, with Skalti firmly on the top of the list.
Rendal skips the armor as a task that would take too long and heads out into the lit night. Cutting slightly south he takes up a position and starts reciting in hopes to combat any bardic powers Skalti may bring to bear on the group.
Aiden (Handle animal 9 needs to get a DC 20) brings his axe into the dead wolf with a great arc. Bone, muscle and frozen tissue are torn through and foul crystals explode from the wound. The dead wolf seems to take no notice and attacks again.
Nauth puts a pair of alchemical fires into his belt pouch in preparation to exit the shelter. His wolf whines slightly at the exit, her nose detecting the foul stench of death and decay outside.
Yngvar continues to work with his Breastplate armor.
Heyoka too, abadons the idea of taking the needed 10 rounds to properly fit her armor and heads out where Fisher stands. About 10' behind Aiden and a good 30' from Yanosh and the great elk he battles. A spell is worded and a bright flash goes off before the elk's eyes.
Bohdi's eyes go a bit wide seing the pair of frozen horrors only about a dozen feet away. Poiting just to their right, he sends a small bead of flame which expands some 50' later into a sphere of fire. [Cast Fireball to B1 and B2] he then quickly heads south to a safer position near Fisher and Heyoka.
Yanosh keeps his mind to his task, dismembering undead until they fall down and stop moving. Skalti's spell is overcome. The dwarven axe cleave the head from the elk, but still it remains upright, rearing back to now strike with massive ice encrusted hooves. The second strike just skips off the hardened icy hide.
Skalti's face splits into a terrible grin, "Why Garrett you flatter me." He motions towards the cleric of Domi and shrieks, "Kill him!" Skalti skirts to the north, as both of the blackened horrors come at Garrett. Garrett finds himself very quickly surrounded by the vile undead things. A hoary frost covers each of them and Garrett can feel the supernatural cold pulsating from them. Their eyes glint with malevolent intelligence and hatred. [B1 attacks Garrett hit AC 26 dmg 8+5 Cold] [B2 attacks Garrett hit AC 23 dmg 7+5 Cold] Garrett feels his very soul pulled from his body, the experience is excruciating and leaves him feeling hollow and weak. Almost as frightening, is some of the damage from the fireball Bohdi cast, heals as the clerics life energies pour into the foul undead beasts.
Garrett -2 on all skill checks and ability checks, attack rolls and saving throws. -10 hit points to current and maximum potential -2 effective level (whenever the creature's level is used in a die roll or calculation, reduce it by one for each negative level). Lose access to two spells as if she had cast her highest-level, currently available spell. (If she has more than one spell at her highest level, she chooses which she loses.) In addition, when next preparing spells or you get two less spell slot at the highest spell level.
Skalti casts a spell and his form seems to dissapate slightly. [Spellcraft DC 17]Highlight to display spoiler: {Blur} The Elk strikes Yanosh, the hooves slamming down on him [Hit AC 21 dmg 10] The Flare spell seems to have had no effect on the creature [Fort Save 17]
The wolf again misses Aiden, be it from the distraction or the rangers natural defenses it is hard to say. But Aiden does know it is difficult to get an animal to attack the undead. [Hit AC 16 miss]
Enemies: Undead Wolf AC ? seriously Wounded Undead Elk AC 25 or less seriously wounded B1 AC ? seriously wounded B2 AC ? seriously wounded Skalti AC ? unwounded
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 48/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Animals will not engage undead unless a second TRICK slot is spent. This would apply to oozes as well. Please make a handle animal check for companions to attack, defend or whatever. DC's are listed in PHB under Handle Animal
Please list AC and HP in title of Post
Garrett (AC:19, HP: 4/29) d20=6 2d6(2+6)=8 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 8:28:11 PM
Garrett -2 on all skill checks and ability checks, attack rolls and saving throws. -10 hit points to current and maximum potential -2 effective level (whenever the creature's level is used in a die roll or calculation, reduce it by one for each negative level).
Active Spells: Magic Weapon, +1 Att/Dam, 50 rounds.
Garrett cries out to his companions as he nears death. "When they suck the life force from you, they use it to heal and make themselves stronger. No matter what happens, make sure Skalti does not survive."
Garrett backs up 5' to T22 and attempts to turn the creatures, realizing that he has little chance of survival.
Turn Check: 10 (6+2+2)-- able to turn undead as high as 5 hd.
Turning damage: 15 (8+5+2)-- able to turn a total of 15hd of undead
Garrett d20=18 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 9:44:06 PM
Hero point reroll for turning check
Turning check: 22 (18+2+2) turn as high as 9hd undead
Still 15HD total.
DM Daniel k Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:23:44 PM
DM Note I am not going to be able to post until Saturday sorry for the break in a battle
Heyoka Tuesday July 31st, 2007 11:35:25 PM
Truly pissed off, she hops on Fisher's back quietly, and Fisher runs towards the walking skelly at her behest, avoiding the Elk (to P24.)Once the bear stops, she sets off Flaming Sphere, to hit Skalti in the gut, dead on. (Flaming Sphere sent to O19-LOS.)
Rendal d20=7 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 2:07:32 AM
Watching the battle to see where he is most needed.
Rendal has no idea what was cast (14 spell check)since he was focusing on the orc creatures he saw as he left his tent.
He sings out a stimulating tune to catch the orcs attentions.
Cast hypnotic pattern at B2 and B1 so as to not effect his allies. Center on S 20.
CDM Jerry Wednesday August 1st, 2007 7:28:48 AM
Uh Oh. Two weeks in a row with no report done. ;)
Do I have to dock a half a xp point? Didn't think so.
Post the report and send a copy to me at gericko@gmail.com
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+16=36 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 7:31:07 AM
Finally prepared for the fight the ranger pulls up his right sleeve to his elbow and looks down upon the visage of Frig'Isa staring back up at him. For the briefest of moments nauth closes his eyes and is flooded with a millieu of memories that are gone just as quick as they came.
With a rumble in his chest he calls out: "Frigga, guide my shots as we take down this abomination for the last time."
As Nauth strides out of the tent he draws his bow and nocks an arrow, scanning the scene for the biggest threat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Activate Brahmah's Tattoo of Divine Favor [2 of 3 uses per day remaining] draws bow and arrow from efficient quiver spot- 36 NAT20! [10 + 4 favored enemy + 2 sacred bonus]
Active Effects Divine Favor - 10/10 rounds
Posting Report Week of 7.23-27 [Drew] Wednesday August 1st, 2007 9:00:16 AM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 23 - July 27 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............o...o...o...o...+ Garrett-Chris.........x...x...o...x...x Aiden-Paul............x...x...o...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...o...x...x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...o...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...o...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...x...o...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...x...x...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK has decided to post for Kup/Bohdi through the battle as it is going to be a BIG one.
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:30:36 AM
"Stupid buckles," Yngvar mutters to himself.
YanoshAC20--HP23/44 d20+12=18 d20+7=15 d20+4=12 d20+3=6 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:31:00 PM
Grunting in pain as the hooves strike him Yanosh swings his axe again. Both swings of his axe are knocked away by the flashing and smashing hooves.
Unable to see where everyone is or hear beyond his own fight Yanosh calls out, "Make sure no one is by themselves." Knowing that to be sepreated from the group meens sure death and even being turned into one of the undead. How much Skalti would just love to have one of them under his control.
Hit AC 18 Hit AC 15 Spot (members where abouts) 12 listen (hear others call for help) 6
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 2nd, 2007 9:46:50 AM
Fingers moving as fast as they can, "Come on, Come on."
Yanosh--AC20--HP23/44 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:54:23 AM
As the DM gets up and leaves the table Yanosh grabs his dice and starts spinning them listlessly. Dragging the bowl of chips closer he starts silently crunching them. Swallowing a mouthfull Yanosh looks around for his Dr. Pepper that he usually keeps close. And starts whistling "Hi HO".
Heyoka d20=18 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 1:55:41 PM
Aiming for the Dr Pepper in Yanosh's hands, Heyoka swishes a mini marshmallow into the can, just before it reaches his lips.
"For the extra sugar, of course." <wink, wink>
Aiden d20=2 d20=20 d8=1 Friday August 3rd, 2007 8:48:43 AM
With a grunt, Aiden again tries to get his wolf companion to help in fighting the unnatural creature. Unfortunately, the wolf, fearing the unnatural behavior of the larger undead being, stood back.
Again swinging with his axe, lacking finesse, but going with straight power, Aiden strikes the undead wolf...
Handle Animal: 2 (away from home on vacation with missus...don't have sheet in front of me, but I KNOW my bonuses aren't +18)
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 3rd, 2007 10:06:56 AM
The Paladin-come-Ranger is begining to think he needs to revisit his armor issue.
Yanosh Friday August 3rd, 2007 11:47:19 AM
Yanosh watchs as the small marshmallow lands in his can. Yanosh tips it to his lips and swallows a big drink and the diminutive sweet. Smacking his lips Yanosh lifts an eye brow as he contemplates the taste results.
Still waiting for the Dm yanosh thinks of his next move to rid them of the undead. Should he do something dangerous and crazy? Or just do as he has been. Time will tell.
Rendal Friday August 3rd, 2007 2:22:48 PM
"Geez you know this is the longest spell I have ever cast." Making more gestures to make the spell happen. "Did I cast slow or freeze"
:)
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 4th, 2007 10:24:49 AM
Yngvar hopes to have his armor on by the time the Storyguide returns.
DM Saturday August 4th, 2007 12:13:46 PM
will post tonight thank you for your patiance. evone might want to take a quick moment to say good bye to Garrett :)
Garrett Saturday August 4th, 2007 2:03:45 PM
Garrett taps on the table, waiting for the DM to return and kill him. "I wonder what I should play next he thinks to himself. Perhaps we need another Ranger."
Then calling over to Yngvar. "You know, the battle will be long over by the time you get all that crap on. You may want to consider grabbing your sword and getting out of the tent. Unless it's a more glorious death to die in your tent because you couldn't possibly get your armor on in time. Just a thought." He says as he smiles at the normally wishing for a fight warrior.
Yanosh--AC20--HP23/44 Saturday August 4th, 2007 3:06:48 PM
"You know Garrett I really thought I would have died before you. But have faith you aint gone yet," Yanosh calls over to Garrett.
Western Slope Round 4 d20+5=11 Heyoka's Flaming Sphere attack d10+3=10 Yanosh's Damage d20+9=28 d4+4=7 d6=4 d20+9=14 3d4(3+2+4)+3=12 Saturday August 4th, 2007 7:16:23 PM
Garrett stands firm despite the powerful assault. He may not survive the next few moments, but his last act would be to help his wunjos. The power of Domi flows through the cleric, still chosen, still blessed he most definitely is. The call is answered and both of the creatures that had just so gravely wounded him, flee into the night.
Heyoka moves to R/24 only a 30' and still able to cast a spell and avoid Attacks of Opp from opponents. Fisher is right behind her and a flaming sphere appears in hre hand, which is immediately launched at Skalti. The dark man smiles, shifting slightly as the flame passes just to his left. "Pitiful elf." He cackles at her. Rendall casts Hypnotic Pattern, Hoping to catch the two undead near Garrett in the magical snare. S/20 Yngvar continues to strap on armor. He still knows he has a very long way to go. Aidens' axe tears through the wolf, toppling the creature to the snow in a pile of death. Frozen tissue sprays from the impact, scattering with a breaking glass like sound across the frozen scape.
Yanosh's first strike cleaves deeply into the headless elk. [i]DM's listed AC is what the players know, note the elk was 25 or less and is now listed at 18 or less.. I rolled Yanosh's damage More tissue and ice like innards spill from the headless elk, but still it rears and bucks, threatening the dwarf with its powerful and sharp hooves. The dwarf can easily see all of his companions and hear them as well. The dead attack in utter silence, save for the shrill cries of Skalti across the mountainside.
Nauthiz`Ull exits the shelter and enters the fray, quickly processing where everyone is and he activates the elaborate tattoo down his one arm.
Bohdi raises his hands and with an incantation sends three white bolts of energy into Skalti. [Cast Magic Missile Dmg 12]
They will not save you cursed one!" Skalti spits with rage. The creature closes quickly upon Garrett and strikes. The cleric starts to bring his shield around, but too slowly and he knows it. The wicked claw passes just in front of the defense and catches him where the shoulder meets the neck. Blood sprays in a great fountain from the wound and spins Garrett completely around. "And Now you are mine to play with." Skalti fixes his eyes upon Nauthiz'Ull. The grin splayed across his blackened and dead face literally is from ear to ear and sends the rangers flesh crawling. [Skalti Hit AC 28 Dmg 7 +4 Cold Plus -1 level which induces -5HP]
The elk wordlessly continues its pressing attack upon Yanosh. This time the dwarf is fast enough and the hooves go wide.
important note FISHER the bear is at S/24. I forgot to move him on the MAP sent, but he is at S/24
Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk AC 18 or less critically wounded B1 AC ? seriously wounded Turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded Turned Skalti AC ? unwounded blurred spell 20% any hit misses. 01-20
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 47/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Garrett (dead) Saturday August 4th, 2007 8:07:33 PM
Garrett sees Skalti approach him, and knows his time is short. "You may kill me Skalti, but your cursed existence ends this night also."
Then Garrett quickly calls to his companions. "Succeed where I have failed Wunjo's. Recover the Shield of Domi, and may his favor always be present with you. Do not let me walk the walk of the dead my friends. Burn my body and let my ashes fly to the heavens."
Garrett tries to parry Skalti's swing, but knows he is too wounded and too slow to take this opponent alone. As the Wold fades to black, he sees his mother. "Hello Mother. I am home" he mumbles as he falls lifeless to the ground.
Yngvar the not so very tall Sunday August 5th, 2007 11:04:11 AM
"Don't worry Garrett, I'm coming!" Yngvar calls not realizing he has fallen. This armor thing is taking forever.
Yanosh--AC18--HP23/44 d20+12=26 d10+5=15 Sunday August 5th, 2007 3:02:35 PM
"GARRETT!!!!" Yanosh crys out. Yanosh's shield hits the snow as his left hand flashes for his battle axe. His Axe slices through the air and into the undead creature before him.
If the elk falls Yanosh will charge Skalti with both axes in his hands.
OoC Yanosh will run around the left side Heyoka to R22. I know he will not get a charge attack. And only one attack due to droping shield and drawing his other axe. New AC is listed in header.
DM Can't quite get to R/22 with a 20' move. I'm sending you to R/24
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+16=28 d100+10=29 d6+6=12 Sunday August 5th, 2007 8:25:59 PM
Something washes over Nauth with an intense heat; he does not even consider its source. The heat flares into his cheeks and sweat begins to bead, before freezing and falling off, on his brow. His stomach does somersaults and his step is halted in mid-air.
There is shouting, there is cursing and there is a loud, unshakable pounding in his ears. His wunjo crumples to the ground, a pile of flesh and steel.
"GARRETT!!!"
Nauth has no idea what happened next, just blurs of memories which included a vial in his pouches and flames exploding in front of him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Remove alchemist fire from pouch.
Ranged Attack (BAB 8 +4DEX +2Sacred +1Luck +1PBS ) - 28 Percentile (Hero Point used for +10%) - 29% HIT Damage (d6 +1PBS +1 Divine Favor +4Favored Enemy) - 12
Heyoka Sunday August 5th, 2007 9:09:39 PM
Screaming in her rage, she stands still, the wind whipper her coat and hair around her. Carefully, she directs the flaming shphere towards the Thing that just dropped Garrett.
She had no love for the leader of this group, but for him to be defiled in this way slams home just what is poisoning Mother. She will keep attacking the Walking Thing named Skalti until it is cinders.
Fisher is at her back, guarding her. He has seen this before, and know what to do.
DM Please make a ranged touch attack with the flaming sphere and roll a % for the blur chance to miss
Rendal AC 15+4 =19 d20=6 d8=4 Sunday August 5th, 2007 9:23:42 PM
Seeing Garrett fall Rendal moves to try and heal him. Cast curelight wounds 4 points.
Move to U24 cast defensively Concentration roll 6+8 =14 Fighting defensively adding 4 ac to armorclass Bringing shield from back to left hand.
DM Does the +8 include the sacred bonus +2 and your own +1 morale bonus from the singing in round 1?
Aiden d20=17 d8=1 Monday August 6th, 2007 11:18:08 AM
With Yanosh turning to run for Garrett, Aiden steps into the elk's attack pattern (ooc: trying to prevent an attack of opportunity by moving into the elk's way)
And with that he strikes at the dread creature...(OOC: JUST in case it has 18 points and Yanosh's 15 last round aren't enough)
To hit: 25 (same stuff as in prior round including power attack)
Damage: 1 (again!!) + 16 = 17
IF Yanosh had killed the elk, Aiden then will turn and charge at Skaldi (assuming same rolls apply.)
OOC: DSL went down Friday...*sigh*
Yanosh d20+12=32 d20+12=17 d10+5=12 d20+7=14 Monday August 6th, 2007 3:30:15 PM
OoC Yanosh was running does he not increase his movement to 40'? If not thats cool I will follow the DMs ruling. OH and I cant go to R24 Heyoka is at R24 I'll take Q24.
If the undead elk does not fall Yanosh swings both axes at it. He will deal with this thing before he kills Skalti.
War Axe hit AC 32 (NAT20) crit threat failed. DMG to elk 12
Battle Axe hit AC 12 (didnt take enough off for the Battle axe to hit) Miss.
If the Elk is dead then he will move to Q24(Unless DM alows his run to next to Skalti) :-)
Yanosh my man, you already went this round. :)
Rendal Monday August 6th, 2007 8:21:29 PM
"Garret hold on my friend."
As he contiunes to run toward Garret.
Western Slope Round 5 d6+2=4 d100=2 3d4(3+2+1)+3=9 d20+9=29 d20+9=22 2d4(3+2)+8=13 2d6(2+6)=8 d4=3 Monday August 6th, 2007 8:41:10 PM
Garrett's Wold fades to black, he sees his mother. "Hello Mother. I am home" he mumbles as he falls lifeless to the ground.
Yngvar calls calls out some reassurance to the cleric, not knowing the damage is already done.
Yanosh's shield hits the snow as his left hand flashes for his battle axe. His Axe slices through the air and into the undead creature before him. The elk is cut down in pieces and collapses. Yanosh moves by the pile and towards Skalti.
Nauth pulls and throws an Alchemical fire at Skalti. It hits and explodes in brilliant orange fire.
Heyoka Screaming in her rage, hurls another sphere of fire at the undead creature. This one hits him and hisses across his blackened skin. Fisher remains on her hell ready to defend her should she come under direct attack.
Rendal moves to try and heal him. Cast curelight wounds 4 points. The spell pours into the clerics body but there is no outward sign it did any good.
Aiden moves to Skalti And strikes at the dread creature... For Yanosh had finished the elk before moving off. The axe appears as if it will strike, but the blur spell over him causes Aiden's mark to be just wide. rolled the % and ended up with a 2
Bohdi draws his wand and sends another three missiles into Skalti. [Damage 9]
By now, the once powerful looking wight, has more flesh lying about charred on the ground about his bones then he has still on them. In a matter of moments the group has all but destroyed the creature. "OH but it is not over yet!" he shrills. Skalti steps towards the wounded dwarf. "Even if you kill me I shall have my revenge!" Yanosh now knows what Garret was against. Skalti moves with lightning speed, stepping close to Yanosh and bringing his fist in hard. It catches Yanosh at the base of his throat. A deep WHUMP! is heard by everyone.
It is soon followed by a sickening crack and blood foaming gurgle from Yanosh as a pink fountain erupts from his mouth. Wounds vanish upon Skalti and black ice leeches across the dwarf's face as he falls backwards into the snow. [Hit AC 29 crit AC 22 Dmg 13+8Cold +2 negative levels resulting in -10HP.]
Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk DEAD B1 AC ? seriously wounded turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded turned Skalti AC ? seriouly wounded blurred spell 20% any hit misses. 01-20
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=17 d8=6 d100=32 Monday August 6th, 2007 9:49:54 PM
OOC: PEOPLE DON'T FORGET THE SACRED BONUS!@!!
Aiden, seeing others fall before him was close to entering a level of rage that he had seen quite a few of the non-human tuskers would reach during battle.
"Yngvar You FOOOL!!! We need you NOW!!!" Aiden yelled. "You want your glorious DEATH? Now's a good time!!!"
With that he swung his axe, again striving for the mighty hit.
wasn't sure if I should roll the incorporeal: rolled 32 DM not incorporeal but a blur spell he has up...nice hit
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46/Divine Favor] d20+14=23 d100=63 d8+9=10 d8+9=13 d6=3 Monday August 6th, 2007 11:39:11 PM
"Girl, defend Garret!" Nauth steps forward just enough to see the unnatural assailant all-the-while drawing his bow from the magical quiver at his side. He produces an arrow as well and lets loose a deadly shot.
"Do not let him touch you! Your pain will heal him! SKALTI!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Move 5' to T22 Attack Skalti [9+2sacred+1luck+1pbs+1rendal] - 23 blur chance - 63% damage [d8 +3+4favored+1divinefavor+1pbs][reroll with last hero point] - 13 fire damage [alchemist] - 3 Active Effects Divine Favor - 9/10
Heyoka Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:28:01 AM
Not allowing her concerntration to waver, the Flaming Sphere seems to wag it's tail almost, following the Walking Skelly, jumping back up on his torso to knock him down again. Though, how a 5' Sphere of fire can wag it's tail, no one know.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 7th, 2007 10:09:08 AM
Hearing Aiden's call Yngvar abandons his efforts to don his breastplate. Unsure how glorious a death can be obtained without full armor he grabs shield and axe.
Exiting the tent he seeks out Garrett.
Rendal d20=16 d6+2=7 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:02:34 AM
Takes aim with his short bow at his side and tries to hit him in the face.
Pointblank shot 16+7+1 from inspire courage =22 ac damage 7+1
Reminder everyone any weapon attack you get +1 and damage +1 still until round 6.
Yanosh--Dead Tuesday August 7th, 2007 2:22:36 PM
As his sight starts to darken Yanosh sees standing around him Warriors from his clan that have gone before him. Trying to raise his axes to strike down his assailant Yanosh collapses in the snow. Darkness over takes him and his eyes close. He knows he has done what he said he would do. He has died in the defense of the only real friends he ever had.
Western Slope Round 6 d4=4 d20+13=30 d100=92 Tuesday August 7th, 2007 7:14:11 PM
Aiden brings his axe around with a roar and call to Yngvar to enter the fray. The bladed weapon catches Skalti in the chest and Aiden can feel the blade being turned aside by the ice like armor clinging to the dead mans skin. Even still the strike carries nearly through Skalti's chest.
Nauthiz steps to the north and in a fluid motion brings out his father's bow and sends an arrow in Skalti. The arrow tears into his eye and blasts out the back portion of his head.
Heyoka keeps the Flaming Sphere about him, but Skalti manages to slip through the flames unharmed. Then suddenly he stops and simply falls literally to pieces.
A small cackle escpaes his lips and he hoarsely whispers in a sing song way, "Buuut IIIII'll still geeeeeet yooouuuu" and then there was silence across the mountain side.
Rendall holds his shot. There is no need to fire.
Yngvar emerges from the shelter and in the ghostly light of Bohdi's spell he can see the still bloody forms of both Yanosh and Garrett
We are staying in combat rounds please Enemies: Undead Wolf DEAD Undead Elk DEAD B1 AC ? seriously wounded turned B2 AC ? seriously wounded turned Skalti DEAD
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Rendal d20=7 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 12:45:50 AM
Rendal Turns ad fires at B1 with the same roll and turns and fires again at B2.
7+7+1= 15 AC
"Heal those you can and make sure he is dead."
Aiden (AC: 19 HP: 46) d20=7 d20=6 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 3:43:41 AM
Aiden takes a moment to try and think of just what would ensure Skalti's definitive death. Additionally, he also thought about what measures could be taken to make sure that any who had died during the combat were ensured a restful (and permanent) rest.
Nonetheless, if he could think of nothing else, he was going to cleave off Skalti's head, hands, and try to cleave through the spinal chord. "I would think maybe blessed fire...but I am not sure..."
Muttering under his breath, Aiden, for the first time that he could remember, said a quiet prayer. "...thank you...whoever was watching us." His eyes, straining against the light, he then added something towards Burfell, "the evil is done...is there any way you can help us with our friends who fought for you?"
knowledge (favored enemy bonus? - make sure Skalti is dead): 7 + 4 = 11
knowledge (favored enemy bonus? - see if Garrett and/or Yanosh are 'saveable'): 6 + 4 = 10
Heyoka 2d6(6+2)=8 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 7:44:36 AM
The Flaming sphere keps toastingthe body parts, her eyes narrowed in frustration at hearing his voice outside his body.
Growling, Heyoka asks Fisher to "Guard" while others do their duty to the groups fallen memers. She pulls the last fish off the line attached to her staff, and passes it back to him, grateful he didn't leave her, even tough he was probably afraid.
<When Flaming Sphere goes out, she will stop the attack, but not until then>
<Ooc-Dm-Roll requested>
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:47:35 AM
Yngvar hastens to the fallen, first Garrett then Yanosh for any signs of life.
DM Please make a Heal Skill check
Posting Report for 7.30-8.3 [aDM Drew] Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:17:04 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of July 30 - August 3 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...+...+...x Bohdi-Kup............+...+...+...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........x...x...+...+...x Aiden-Paul............x...x...+...+...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...x...+...+...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...x...+...+...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...x...+...+...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...+...+...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...+...+...x
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --DanK was unavailable to post on Wednesday and Thursday, so some creative RPing took place with a few players to pass the time.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC19 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+18=23 d20+16=35 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 1:54:54 PM
The ranger slips his bow over his shoulder and kneels down by the pile of Skalti fragments; pulling one of his pouches off of his belt he pulls out the vials and places them in the snow before scooping up the debris and placing it in the pouch.
"We need a fire blessed by Domi or Celsiun or something! This thing keeps getting killed and then revived. Yngvar, what in Gargul's Realm could be sustaining him?"
As Nauth bags up Skalti powder, he scans the area where the other creatures vanished, waiting for them to return.
"Perhaps I should hunt them down before they return?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot- 23 Listen- 35
Aiden (illegal second) Wednesday August 8th, 2007 6:39:02 PM
(OOC: aiming for this after my previous post)
Aiden frowned with Nauth'iz suggestion. "And leave us down more warriors wunjo?" he replied back.
With a steely gaze, "no Nauth'iz, we need your sharp eyes and skill to keep these things at a distance...at least until Garrett and Yanosh heal..."
And then he looked down at his friends, "or die..." as he clasped his hands around the axe tighter.
"Heyoka..." as Aiden's eyes noted the fiery spheres, "can you speak to spirits to see what can be done for them?"
"Bohdi...we shall need you to keep light for us, and for Squork to watch when he can..."
"Yngvar...how are they?"
Western Slope Round 7 d20+1=3 d6=2 d20+3=5 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 8:16:21 PM
Aiden thinks on before how Skalti has seemed dead, yet still has come back to haunt them. This time feels very differnt though. A feeling more than any real knowledge, but the feeling has a pull of danger behind it. Aiden feels the deep power again upon him and the deep voice speaks...
Heyoka keeps the Flaming Sphere in place and the body of Skalti is quickly turning to nothing more than ash within a pool of melted snow upon the slopes. Perhaps another 6 seconds will see it done.
Yngvar moves to Garrett's side. The cleric of Domi is dead, even Yngvar's unskilled examination can tell that. He begins to turn...
Nauthiz begins putting the powdered bits of Skalti into a bag. If he takes the foul creature, than nothing could come by to recreate it. He turns to the only other person who may have knowlegde in the realm of the divine about Skalti and his seemingly endless lives. For he too has personally seen Skalti 'destroyed' twice only to face him again.
Bohdi moves towards Yanosh, pulling a potion from his pack. "Watch yourselves, that thrice cursed bugger mentioned revenge." he answers Aiden absently, "The spell will be there until it is not, which is very soon." he was muttering and obviously upset.
The pair of wolves suddenly whine and thier tails dart low and between thier hindquarters.
"DEATTTHHHH!" the word comes from Garrett like an escaping ill wind. Garrett rises from the snow, his neck still laid open and the fog of death over his eyes. A clawed fist sweeps towards Nauthiz and passes short of his chin. [Hit AC 5]
Rendal d20=20 d6+2=6 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 9:51:38 PM
With his bow already notched and ready to let the arrow fly.
Rendal Screams "How dare you take over our friends."
Attack 20 critical 6@3= 18
You take that you evil thing you.
When you roll a critical in 3.5 it is a threat and you then make a second attack roll with the same attack bonus. If that second roll strikes the required AC the critical is a hit and you do multiple damage. You roll the appropriate die the 2 or 3 times or what ever the multiplier is and add bonus damage to each roll. For ex. with a your bow roll 3d6 and +6. But this is an undead and they can not be critically struck. :)
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:31:01 AM
Hoping for the best Yngvar drops to his knees beside Yanosh.
One hand on the fallen adventurer's chest the Paladin come Ranger reaches skyward with the other. Channeling the righteous forces of the icy realm Yngvar swiftly brings his hand down to join the other.
Lay on Hands: cure 12hp's
DM addendum Thursday August 9th, 2007 12:46:55 PM
Yngvar touches Yanosh and a coughing spasm rips through the dwarf's body as his eyes snap open. (Yanosh you have 3HP -9+12=3)
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46:divine favor] d20+11=31 d20+11=24 d8+9=17 d8+9=16 Thursday August 9th, 2007 3:12:41 PM
Instinct overpowers the ranger as his ulf whines. The eerie, drained and possessed voice of Garrett explodes at his feet.
"Not Garrett!!!!!! You damned bastard! How could this happen? Domi how could you let this happen to one of yours!"
Nothing can be done but drop his former wunjo. Dropping back a step Nauth pulls his bow from his shoulder, produces arrow after arrow and lets them rip.
"Get Yanosh healed up, we need his axe!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Move - S21
active effects Divine Favor - 7/10 rounds remaining
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=15 d8=1 Thursday August 9th, 2007 4:04:37 PM
Aiden, firm with the thoughts within his mind (including those that were not his own), made his move to strike at his one time friend.
For the second time in his life, Aiden would strike against one that he would consider his brother. And with each blow, it would become even harder for the young man to develop any sort of friendships. Once it was a young man from the Tusks, and now the cleric of Domi. With the near shed tears at the corner of his eyes he made his attack with the enchanted blade.
To hit: 15 + 11 - 3 = 23 Damage: 1 (3 out of 5 rolls on d8...I think someone hates me) + 16 + 4 (favored enemy) = 21
Yanosh--AC18--HP3/44 Thursday August 9th, 2007 5:49:57 PM
Bright light Flashes behind the eyelids of the Dwarven Warrior. Coughing and sputtering Yanosh calls out "DIE SKALTI!"
Eyes flying open Yanosh sees he is laying on his back and so cold. Moving hurts but the Warrior kicks and reaches for his axes. Weakly Yanosh attempts to rise. "We must help Garrett!"
Yanosh (second post) Thursday August 9th, 2007 5:52:18 PM
OoC Ooops pst Dm can you fix my bold I didnt see i messed it up till too late. Please if ya dont mind ya know.
I took care of it. -Drew
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:27:08 PM
"Not so fast," Yngvar held Yanosh down with one while fishing out a cure light wounds potion Garrett had entrusted to him.
"Drink this."
Heyoka d8+4=12 Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:59:51 PM
Muttering quietly, the Druidess backs up slowly, until she is near Yanosh and Yn-whatever.
<<Cure Light Wounds>> = 12
Rendal d8=3 Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:53:47 PM
Rendal turns and says "don't drink that save it. Here." Cure light on Yanosh 3 points
Western Slope round 8 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:23:54 PM
Rendall spins and puts an arrow into Garrett's chest with a Thunk. Garrett seems not to notice.
Natuhiz`Ull steps back and pulls his bow and places another arrow squarely next to the First from Rendall in Garrett's chest. Again Garret takes no note of the wound, his eyes then alight with an inner hating fire. A look all too familiar to Nauthiz. The look Skalti had mere moments ago. Garrett's face splits into a twisted grin.
Then Aiden is there and his axe divides Garrett's torso in two pieces and the former cleric of Domi collapses in a miserble heap of deep crimson and his own innards. His hands breifly twitch and his neck spasms once before all goes still.
Yanosh tries to sit, he is weak and hurt, but the dwarf's instinct to defend his clan is strong.
Yngvar starts for a potion, but Heyoka is there and touches him. Many of the signs of the elk attack vanish [Heal 12]
DM Yngvar had lay hands this round Rendall had shot his bow so the poition and spell are still available next round to you as they did not happen in round 8
Still combat rounds. Yanosh has 15/34 with 2 negative levels
Rendal d8=6 Friday August 10th, 2007 7:53:17 AM
"I will heal you some more" Cure light 6 "there are more out there that ran away. Be ready. Do we know someone who can bring Garret back? Would he want to come back?"
Rendal Friday August 10th, 2007 8:03:35 AM
Add 4 points to curelight. Sorry forgot to add + for level.
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 10th, 2007 9:16:25 AM
Handing the cure light wounds potion to Yanosh Yngvar says to Rendal, "The right thing to do is to return Garrett to Icepeak."
"Once he can be convinced to stop moving around, that is."
Yanosh--AC18--HP25/34 Friday August 10th, 2007 11:33:58 AM
"Keep it Yngvar," Yanosh says pushing the potion away. Feeling stronger but weak still Yanosh rises looking for Skalti. Seeing everyone attacking Garrett, Yanosh is horrified. "NOOOO.Whats going on?" Axe coming tp the ready Yanos sees the frozen look on Garretts face. Yanosh closes in on his friends broken and frozen body. "Release him Skalti."
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 10th, 2007 4:19:17 PM
Yngvar puts the potion away and picks up his axe and shield.
Aiden d20=8 d20=10 Saturday August 11th, 2007 7:22:03 AM
Aiden takes a deep breath after this most recent battle. He was hurt and sore, and not just by physical means.
Freya...Edglar....SKalti...Neco...and now Garrett. The names roll through his mind through the countless deaths and disappearances.
Such is Ice Vein...
Turning his gaze to Yngvar, his voice hoarse, "You are...or were...a chosen?" Then clarifying, "you were blessed to heal and fight for a god? Can you detect evil?"
A shiver ran up his spine at the words. Holy warriors were definitely individuals not to be trifled with, easily devastating many of the careless or inexperienced warriors of the Tusks.
So what happened with Yngvar? He seemed so....simple....
Shaking his head from its silent thoughts, "Yanosh...take the healing..." he growled, nodding towards the potion. "We will need you upon your feet quickly, because decisions need to be made..."
And while this was being done, Aiden kept an eye (and ear) about for more trouble...
Spot: 8 + 8 = 16 (+4 if undead) = 20 (+2 if ork) = 18 Listen: 10 + 8 = 18 (+4 if undead) = 22 (+2 if ork) = 20
Yngvar the not so very tall Saturday August 11th, 2007 9:41:47 AM
Aiden's words cut deep.
"No, never chosen."
Yngvar trudged back to put on his armor.
Yanosh d8=6 Saturday August 11th, 2007 10:50:31 AM
Yanosh looks at Yngvar and cannt believe what Aiden had just said of the small human. Was it Yngvar who saved him? There seems to be more to him then Yanosh thought. Yanosh pulls a potion from a side pocket on his pack and drinks it.(Cure light wounds=6)
Aiden d20=1 Saturday August 11th, 2007 2:27:36 PM
Aiden watches Yngvar's reaction, quite a bit puzzled by what he had seen and Yngvar's words.
Nauthiz'Ull [AC9 HP46/46:Divine Favor] d20+10=12 d20+12=15 Saturday August 11th, 2007 3:53:40 PM
Something wells up behind the ice-blue eyes of the ranger as he looks upon the two halves of one of his closest wunjos. Things have not been right for a while, even within his circle of wunjos. The fact that the circle had changed so much in such a short time is testament enough to the unyielding power of the Vein. Frigga is gone. Edglar as well. Skalti had left but has returned; the day he is truly destroyed will be favorable to all. Now Garret is lost and Yanosh was as close as possible. To make matters as bad as possible, Nauth's closest wunjo has been eerily distant and nothing like his usual self; that sits just as bad as Garrett's fate with the ranger.
"Someone take Garrett's weapons, just in case he the curse takes him again. I will use his bedroll to wrap him up, but we need to make a sled for his body to be pulled. Yanosh, wunjo, will you take first turn pulling?"
The ranger discusses these things with his eyes never breaking from the direction in which the other two Bevroren Doden took off to. His eyes and ears are the epitome of alert, or at least the ranger thinks.
"Keep a weapon handy, there are still more out there. And you Yngvar, you underestimate your your favor with the gods; your powers are those of a favored mortal. Did you not just save Yanosh's life?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Spot - 15 Listen - 12
Rendal Saturday August 11th, 2007 7:41:43 PM
Rendal helps with Garret and tries to put him in the best shape as possible while keeping a look out.
If nothing happens at that point he will say "Rest well my friend you have been avenged this day."
Waiting a moment in prayer. Rendal will bend over and close his eyes.
Slowly getting to his feet Rendal turns to everyone and says "I need to get my armor on. I don't think I can sleep anymore tonight."
Aftermath Sunday August 12th, 2007 11:36:12 AM
End of Combat but limit actions to about 5 rounds please.
Yanosh waves off the potion offered by Yngvar and produces his own to drink. [Yanosh is at 31/35] New facts have entered his mind about Yngvar as the he saved the dwarf's life and not with potion but divine begotten power.
Aiden too, was taken somewhat aback by the channeling of healing energies. Yngvar was a holy warrior then and that carried a great deal of power. Aiden looks off into the black, but seeing with his ears far more than his eyes. Out there somewhere were two more dangerous creatures. That did not tire, feel the cold, they would seek the lives of the living and most importantly they would be back very shortly. For now, they were much too far away for any trace to return to his ears.
Yngvar does not answer Aiden though. At least not in the way Aiden might have expected. The human then moves back into the shelter and continues to strap his armor on.
Nauthiz and Rendall set about preparing to take Garrett with them. He will not be left forgotten upon the mountain side, despite Skalti's best efforts. Weapons are removed for now and a sled needs to be crafted. nearby trees will supply ample material.
Rendall fininshes with a small and silent prayer and then also returns to put the rest of his armor on as well.
Bohdi reminds the group that 2 opponents will be returning in less than 5 minutes. Sleds and such will have to wait. The gnome also points out that without Garrett, they do not have so many spells to ward off the kiling cold. The gnome is obviously quite put out at the moment.
The night is cold and the wind is quiet. Out in the darkness across the western slopes are two of Skalti's creations and they will be back soon.
Rendall armor donning 9/10 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Yngvar armor donning 46/50 abandoned work no armor bonus to AC Heyoka armor donnning 9/10 abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Yanosh Sunday August 12th, 2007 3:02:22 PM
Falling to his knees as tears of sorrow and anger fall from his eyes. "Gargul Hear Me!" Yanosh crys out. "My Life For Garretts! Send him back to us from your realm and I will serve you as you choose. Give me the power to rid the Vein and the Wold of these foul creatures. I Yanosh Ironfist give my life and service to you!"
Aiden Sunday August 12th, 2007 5:39:36 PM
Aiden looked at the others, "help each other with your armours..." He was definitely not comfortable with giving orders. "And if there are any spells of light or protection, now is the time to cast them in preparation..."
Looking at Yngvar, and the others, and waiting as Yanosh pleads his case to the gods, "let us prepare Garrett's travels..."
Yngvar the not so very tall Monday August 13th, 2007 8:47:58 AM
Two dead, one returned. Tears of shame moisten the pale, gaunt youth's cheeks as he continues to put on his armor. Try as he might Yngvar can't seem to shake his family's curse. With the adventuring group's leader's death Yngvar can't help but blame himself. Perhaps he isn't meant to be a ranger. Perhaps he should look to adopting some quite trade like scrimshaw. At least he wouldn't fail anybody else. First the gods, then the group. Why couldn't he just die bravely clothed in full armor and bright glory?
Yngvar wiped his nose.
Nauthiz'Ull Monday August 13th, 2007 11:04:39 AM
Watching as the group begins to somber about with various things, Nauth looks to Aiden with eyes that suggest he take watch for a few minutes, then he heads over to Yngvar and places Ull'Heimdall's bow on the snow beside him.
"Look, wunjo, there are times and places for glory and heroics. Most of the time, on the Vein, neither of those will appear. This place is more unforgiving than it is back home and necessity is the greatest motivator. If you search to wear armor and die then you are just committing suicide. Let the Gods decide when you go and worry more about the necessity of the situation; your valor is not in question, Yngvar."
Nauth begins to help the chosen man don his armor and will do so until an alarm is raised, they are attacked or it is finished. His eyes occassionaly rest on the face of the former bodyguard.
Rendal Monday August 13th, 2007 11:39:28 AM
Redal continues with his armor thinking that he must hurry for this is not over.
He also realizes he is not prepared for undead and that none of his studies lead him to prepare for undead or this much cold.
He thinks he must learn to sleep in armor and prepare for undead.
Aiden (2nd Post) Monday August 13th, 2007 12:39:13 PM
Aiden nods as he notices Nauth'iz signal. The now mysterious Yngvar had more to him than what Aiden had observed (or guessed). It would be good to know exactly what he could do before they became entrenched in their next battle.
Heyoka d20=11 d20=15 d20=6 d20=6 Monday August 13th, 2007 12:42:54 PM
As she watches the strange beings she fell in with go through angst and woe mode, she shakes her head, keeping an eye on her surroundings.
As her friend, Fisher helps her guard the group, she sends her sense of the earth and it's surroundings as far as she dares into the darknes around her, looking for the poison that still infects the Mother.
Posting Report 8.6-8.10 [aDM Drew] Monday August 13th, 2007 1:41:54 PM
Posting Report for Ice Vein Week of August 6 - August 10 ............................M..T..W..Th.F DM-Daniel K........x...x...x...x...x Bohdi-Kup............+...+...+...+...+ Garrett-Chris.........+...+...+...+...+ Aiden-Paul............x...x...x...x...x Nauthiz'Ull-Drew...x...x...x...x...x Yanosh-Edd..........x...+...x...x...x Yngvar-Dru...........x...x...x...x...x Heyoka-Shelia......x...x...x...o...x Rendal-Jim............x...x...x...x...x
Great job everyone, keep up the consistent posting!
x = post o = no post * = substitute post - = skipped post (no DM post) + = see notes Notes: --"Days" begin with DM post on that day and continue until following DM post. This sometimes results in some "bistro math" when player posts count for the prior day. Weekend posts count for Fridays. --Kup (Bohdi) is hitting some stressful and burdening times in the real world so he has requested a temporary leave of absence for at least a month. --Garrett was killed and has been playing dead until evil DanK took him over and attacked us as WightGarrett. Yanosh was dead for a day as well.
Yanosh d20=20 d20=14 Monday August 13th, 2007 3:25:29 PM
Yanosh rises from the snow brushing some from his clothing. Standing straight he looks over the encampment and then the area around him. Searching for the undead left to be delt with.
"I have some rope and I have my shield. We can use that for Garrett. There are trees in the area the can be felled for poles. We also have tents that can be used as part of the sled," Yanosh speaks to Nauth and Aiden, "And no do not worry about me. My shield is better served for Garret. I have given my life to Gargul. If he wants me I will go. If he does not want me he will protect me." With that Yanosh shoulders his War Axe and switches his battle axe to his right hand and heads to look for some proper trees to cut for the travois. (Not knowing how to make a sled.)
Spot(NAT20)20+2+2(sacred)=24 Listen 14+1+2=17
Two by Two Monday August 13th, 2007 10:59:26 PM
Yanosh still reeling from the loss tof Garrett calls out to teh still night sky. There is no reply. Whomever this Gargul was, the Ice Vein seemed not to care.
Aiden calls for help with Yngvar's armor and for spells of protection and light to be set.
As if on cue Bohdi's lights wink out and plunge the area into darkness lit only by the stars. "I can provide 2 more minutes of Light and no more. Garrett has an everburning torch and not to be rude, but I don't think he'll need it tonight." Bohdi moves cautiously over towards Garrett, unsure how Aiden, who still terrified him secretly. Or yanosh would react. Both seemed to be taking Garrett's death hard.
Nauthiz moves to assist Yngvar with his armor. The heavy metal armor requires an enormous amount of adjusting to sit right. Even with assistance it will take a couple minutes. The two work in silence in the shelter.
To Heyoka, the clerics death is not so much a blow. She has been without a noble race in her life for some time and she did not know them well. His death is sad in its own way, but much more important matters were at hand. She tries to will her sences into the moutain. To talk with the earth and ice. beside her Fisher sits and scoops up some snow to his muzzle for a small bear drink.
Rendall puts the night and the fight into his list of things to be better at and what he must learn if he is to survive this harsh land. With that thought, he moves to his shelter and he begins to put his armor on again.
Yanosh moves for the trees to the south as light is struck in the center of camp.
Heyoka feels a deep connection here even more powerful than in her home in the southern range. But why that was, she could only guess. Perhaps one of the others knew more of the mountain she now stood upon.
Aiden stares in the darkness beyond the everburning toraches light. there was no sound, no stirring of movement, but his mind told him they were there. Very close now. Perhaps 100', moving swiftly behind the rocks. Aiden feels his hands move, hears words flow from his lips, though he knows not there meaning. Then it is over, but he knows that if anything crosses within 60' of the northern rock the sound of a bell will chime.
It has been 1 minute since the last post. Map going out in the morning. If you do not like where you are speak up. those putting on and helping with armor are in the respective shelters doing just that.
Rendall armor donning 0/10 Rendall is fully armored Yngvar armor donning 10/20 Nauthiz assisting Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Nauthiz'Ull Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:06:38 AM
There is little that the ranger feels like talking about at this moment and his demeanor suggests as much to Yngvar. One of his childhood wunjos was murdered then killed again and he had a part in the latter.
"My life is destined to loneliness, chosen. You are guided by a divine hand, a pressence that is always there. My guidance always dies."
Struggling to understand why Yngvar's blasted armor won't fit right, he ups his strength and aggressiveness with the buckles.
"This night is far from over, and your blade and magics will be of great use. Prove your worth this night young one."
Rendal Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:05:00 AM
Glad to have his armor on finally. He has a feeling of relief that he is no longer naked and without protection.
Exiting the shelter he will suggest that Heyoka put on her armor and ready his vocal cords for anything else that my happen this dark and dreary night.
Sending a prayer for protection he moves out across the snow nodding to his companions.
Yngvar the not so very tall Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:51:00 AM
Yngvar knows Nauthiz'Ull means well, but his words just make him fell worse. He doesn't shrug off his help, however, maybe a friendship is developing.
Heyoka Tuesday August 14th, 2007 1:29:52 PM
Growling to the bear "Guard," she walks as quietly as possible to the others standing over Garrett.
"What is this mountain?" she asks quietly. "What meaning has it?"
Yanosh d20+5=19 d8+3=8 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 3:45:56 PM
Walking to the first tall strong straight sapling Yanosh swings his axe in low and hard. His axe bites in deep as the chips start to fly.
Hit AC 19 DMG 8
The Return Round 1 d20+14=28 d20+14=21 d20+18=31 d20+18=31 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:27:07 PM
Nauthiz and Yngvar continue to work on his armor within the shelter.
Rendall emerges and moves to the others outside, suggesting to Heyoka to take the opportunity to get her own armor on.
Heyoka gives Fisher a command to guard and then inquires about the mountain they are on. It obviously holds meaning to them. Answers may help her own understanding.
A loud wood cracking chop, echoes across the mountain side with a minro grunt of effort. Yanosh's axe takes a large bite out of a nearby tree to teh south of the group.
Having set Garrett's torch in the snow Bohdi gazes northerward. he answers Heyoka in part, "Burfell is sacred, and we believe aware. Possibly more than that, depending on whom you talk to."
To the north the sound of bells rings out in the dark night. Heyoka's low light vision extends well into teh gloom, but she sees nothing. Whatever caused the bells to chime is hiding well and approaching in utter silence
combat rounds please, list AC and HP please. sacred +2 bonus is still in effect for all d20 rolls. Remember animals require d20 handle animal roll and unless specifically taught to attack undead, they will not except in self defense.
Enemies Unknown Rendall armor donning 0/10 Rendall is fully armored Yngvar armor donning 9/20 Nauthiz assisting Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC
Rendal d20=16 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:11:19 AM
Rendal moves up to Aiden at T22 and tries to see what is coming.
Spot 16 plus 0 = 16
"I guess we will have more company this fine evening."
Yngvar the not so very tall Wednesday August 15th, 2007 9:24:00 AM
At the bell's tone Yngvar becomes determined not to be left out again.
Nauthiz'Ull Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:26:44 PM
Determined to help Yngvar as much as he can, Nauth hastily straps down the armor to the best of his ability. His hands works deftly, his fingers like snow bunnies as his concentration is flawless.
Then the bells ring and Nauth stares at the young Paladin with sudden surprise. His eyes narrow, his face hardens and his hands work faster than ever.
"We must decide on a better way to do this. This will not work out in the Vein."
Yanosh Wednesday August 15th, 2007 4:02:16 PM
Hearing the bell toll. Yanosh knows for who it tolls for. It tolls for him. Revenge surges into is veins. Switching hands with his battle axe, Yanosh quickly draws his War Axe and rushes to protect the rest of his wunjos. Tonight his failure will not be complete. Tonight no more of his friends will die, this is his silent vow.
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46) d20=17 d20=12 d8=8 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 4:50:24 PM
ooc: *fights off teens from the computer at the YMCA camp...sends another one sprawling with a ippon seonage* *phew*, sorry about that guys...it's been a fight to get on....
"So it comes..." rumbles Aiden, answering Rendal.
With a small snarl, Aiden tells his wolfen companion to stand back, and to guard Bohdi. Though a powerful mage, he still could be felled by these strange creatures.
And he did it to also protect his packsister...
"Yanosh...be wary. Strike swiftly, but fight warily. Their tainted touch has already once gone through you, and I have struck one friend too many this eve to put them at peace..."
And with that, he readied his axe, and when they come, he will strike them hard.
(OOC: no sheet on me at camp...) Handle animal: 17 + skill
The Return Round 2 d20+14=22 d20+14=29 d20+18=37 d20+18=31 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 8:26:30 PM
Rendall moves to Aidens side and peers into the dark, nothing. No sound or stirring.
Aiden too detects nothing and sets his wolf to guard Bohdi.
The gnome gives a sour look, unsure of his guardian. A gesture and arcane word brings more light to the area to the north, [Cast Dancing Lights]
The creatures were back and Yngvar was still naerly a minute from being ready. Nauthiz'Ull tries to speed up, willing his hands to move faster and looking for shortcuts. Straps are ignored and quickly cinched. There are simply so many of them.
Yanosh whirls and comes back up the slope. Even thought the sope is not terribly sttep, combined with the snow and ice, it is impossible run across for the dwarf.
combat rounds please, list AC and HP. sacred +2 bonus is still in effect for all d20 rolls. Remember animals require d20 handle animal roll and unless specifically taught to attack undead, they will not except in self defense.
Enemies Unknown Yngvar armor donning 4/20 Nauthiz assisting donning hastily Heyoka abandonded work no armor bonus to AC Yanosh 2 negative levels -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks
Rendal AC 20 HP 23 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:01:16 PM
Rendal prepares his shield and mace for a fight. Reading a tune in the back of his mind. He searches for the enemy he knows to be coming.
"Are they invisible?"
Yngvar the not so very tall Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:10:41 AM
The ranger redoubles his efforts to be properly prepared for the new threat.
Nauthiz'Ull [ac19 hp46/46] Thursday August 16th, 2007 10:54:24 AM
"We are close to finishing this right. I already saw one wunjo go down tonight, two if you would not have saved Yanosh, and I will not have another."
Keeping the lightning pace going at trying to get this thing to stay on, Nauth stares at Yngvar, looking for guidance at where the next strap must go.
"Wunjos, I am coming! Stay in tight formation and watch above you as well!."
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Thursday August 16th, 2007 4:49:01 PM
Yanosh places his battle axe back onto his left side. Changing directions slightly he scoops up his shield and slips his arm into it.
Suddenly Yanosh remembers somthing. Shoulddering his War Axe Yanosh reaches into his pouch and pulls out a vile. Popping the cork yanosh then drinks it down. "The potion fro the Ice Witch. It will hide us from the Undead." He calls out to the others.
A few too many actions. Stowing a weapon and Picking up an item (Shield) are both move actions and will take the round.
Heyoka- AC 12 -HP 33/33 Thursday August 16th, 2007 6:46:36 PM
Looking at those around her bridling with rage, she pauses, and decides tht unles they go charging into the night, it makes sense to fix her armor properly.
<Putting on Armor>
The Return Round 3 Friday August 17th, 2007 8:39:31 AM
Rendall readies himself and scans the darkness still. Perhaps they are invisible, a nearly terrifying thought given the damage they deal and the speed in which they do so.
Nauthiz`Ull calls out some reassurance to the others and continues to help Yngvar. The pair tighten another half dozen straps and skip an equal amount. Almost fininshed...
Bohdi sweeps the lights across the north and brings them to the west. Still no sign of them.
Yanosh stows his axe and readies his shield. Remembering the potions from the Ice Witch, he calls to teh others about them. Not enough actions remain to retrieve and drink the potion
Heyoka returns to the shelter and begins the process of putting her armor on again.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Erupting from the snow, a pair of snow and hoarey figures close rapidly from the northwest. Bohdi's lights had gone right by them by the looks of thier starting position, but they had eluded detection among the small drifts of snow so expertly appears thier skills at hiding.
Undead Orc AC ?? HP Slightly Wounded Undead Orc AC ?? HP Slightly Wounded
Rendal AC 20 HP 23/23 d20=9 Friday August 17th, 2007 9:50:22 AM
Rendal readies his morning star and swings at the closest monster in front of him.
"Begone evil creations. This is not your place."
attack 9+5= 14
Yngvar the not so very tall Friday August 17th, 2007 9:58:57 AM
Working as quickly as he can Yngvar is determined not to be left out again.
Rendal d8+2=6 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:03:56 AM
Ahh damage gotta do that.
If Rendal hits the creatures.
6 damage.
Heyoka d100=92 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:18:27 AM
Hearing the noise outside, she sighs and pauses forthe moment necesssary to summon some help.
<Summon Nature's Ally-Wolf>
<speak with Animals> -Wolfen Friend, please make sure the walking dead meat do no harm to the living out there. You will meet another out there as well. Go ahead and say hi.
<Bag of Tricks/Grey-Badger>
Tricks-Defend, Guard, Heel, attack, unkown 5th.
<to badger while still have speak with animals up> -Can you please make sure that my big white furry friend is ok, and keep him from harm? He tends to be overly anxious in his duties.
OOC: Go back to putting on armor. Fisher was at Guard Living. If they are being attacked, he will most likely either attack, or get in the way of the undead orcs attacking.
DM It takes a full round to cast Summon Nature's Ally. It appears just before your action on the following round (4), at which point you could cast Speak with animals
Yanosh--AC20--HP31/34 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:59:37 AM
Yanosh retrieves the potion and pops the cork from it and drinks it throwing the vile down. After its gone his hand flashes to his axe (Quick draw) and its in his hand with no more of a thought.
Yanosh will rush to R-21 as quickly as his Dwarven legs will carry him.
Aiden (AC 19 HP 46/46) d20=19 d8=6 Friday August 17th, 2007 11:03:02 AM
Aiden, a grim expression on his face, strikes with his axe at the creature that stood before him. It was once an ork, but NO creature should be put into the curse of undeath. Instead of attacking with multiple strikes as given by the two headed orken axe, he went for a more powerful blow.
"go to your just death warrior..." Aiden says in the orken language.
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