DM JimF Monday February 26th, 2007 4:18:26 PM
Hi All,
Congratulations on Dragon Status!!!!
Please send me your character sheets again as much has transpired since I received them last.
Please feel free to post on the board. I will post the first Dm post tomorrow.
In your first few posts, please be very descriptive of your character to help me get familiar with it: sex, race, hair color, height weight, follows, henchmen, pets,interesting equipment, etc.....
I am looking forward to Dming your group.
Jim
Jay B AKA Lian Monday February 26th, 2007 7:36:10 PM
OOC: Are we going to be upgrading and leveling? I assume we will be sending you an up to date PC? Right? Or does it matter?
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DM Jim: Send me your PC to review. I will give experience points as needed. You are correct, the group may get uneven experience points as I attempt to level up the group.
Falin Tuesday February 27th, 2007 2:04:41 AM
Not really looking forward to the groups of people Falin takes the advice given to Lian and decides to go with the rest of the team.
First poster back :)
Donna, a.k.a. K'Nara Tuesday February 27th, 2007 2:08:29 AM
Jan mentioned something about rubies or whatever as the party treasure. I'll ask her about it on the DM Board.
Dm Jim: Good Morning!!! Tuesday February 27th, 2007 12:14:41 PM
The group makes it back to the apartments late after a long night of celebrating their new status as Emerald DRAGONS. There were many noblemen and women and others that wanted to bend the new Dragons ear or buy them an ale or a mead or even a dance.
Morning comes early with a loud knocking on the door. It must only be just past dawn and the Emeralds only crawled back into there beds a few hours before.
Once the door is answered, as the banging will just not go away, Herterona stands in the doorway, fresh faced ready for the day. There is a vague recollection that Herterona and Sturdavant left the festivities very early in the evening.
Herterona is no longer in her moonlight gown, but in a much more practical doe skin pants and top. Her silver hair down in a braid that travels the length of her back. The ever present leather binder is in Herterona's left hand. "Rise and shine. We have a schedule for all of you this week, or actually just 5 days. Breakfast at the pavilion with the common folk, lunch with various business guilds and then dinner at several manor house. Please get ready quickly as the town folk will get surly if breakfast is delayed while all of you pretty up."
Herterona seems to be enjoying herself.
"This will get routine as the week progresses."
Herterona crosses her arms and starts to tap her left foot.
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OOC: I will be attempt not to miss any Dm posts and I expect the same from all of you. I greatly suggest that you not miss posts in combat as that is an easy way to die. Please contact me if you will have an extended absence for any reason and we can see if we can get a fellow player to run your character while you are away from the Wold, as life will happen to all of us from time to time. Lets just try to keep the flow of the game going.
I will award experience point and treasure after I have received all of the character sheet. I have only 3 sheets to date.
Falin Tuesday February 27th, 2007 1:29:07 PM
With the pounding at the door Falin looks up and says, "I am getting to old for this stuff..." Letting his head fall back into the pillow.
Falin looks at Herterona standing in the door and tries to process her words, "What did I drink last night? Thought I only had milk."
Falin finds some somple pants and a shirt along with some leather boots. Pulling himself together he hurries down to breakfast. When he sees the others he asks in a lower tone, "I thought we were supposed to do something more direct than going to meetings and have meals."
Lian Tuesday February 27th, 2007 1:48:00 PM
The monk appears in a corner, sitting, calmly, quietly, meditating (or elven tranced, whichever) for hours.
K'Nara Tuesday February 27th, 2007 6:17:24 PM
K'Nara groans as she rubs her head and eyes the silver-haired wench who is looking entirely too perky at this evil hour of the morning...then she sighs.
It wouldn't be such an evil hour if not for the Flaming Green Gnomishes at last night's celebration.
"You heard the lady, Tal...um...Dragons..." the human blade singer grates out, "We're expected. Rise, shine and prepare for the day." K'Nara returns to the room she shared with Gunther last night, smiling fondly at the man as he is sprawled out on the bed and snuggled up to Thaeri, who has taken advantage of the warm spot abandoned by the redhead. Feeling mischievous, K'Nara leans down and whispers softly into his ear:
"...Guntherrrrrrr...a kiss before we rise, hmmm...?"
Then she straightens up and watches to see if he's too sleepy to notice that he'll be kissing Thaeri rather than K'Nara.
Ingrge Tuesday February 27th, 2007 6:18:52 PM
Already up and dressed when herterona arrives Ingrge makes his way to K'nara's room and knocks, hoping to have a word with her alone before they head out. He has his haversack over his shoulder and a serious look on his face.
Knara: Highlight to display spoiler: { when alone with her he opens his haversack and removes quite a few things from it and places them on the floor telling K'nara that these items are for the party and should be divvied up in such a way that makes the most sense. He then goes on to explain to her what each of the things is.
• Periapt of wound closure • Rod of metamagic maximize • Wand of Haste • Wand Feedom of movement • Wand stoneskins • CLW (5) • CSW (7) • 110,000 gold -- cash left from sale of staff and tomes after purchasing the above 3 wands }
He them takes his leave and gets ready for Sturtevant's day's plans.
Milo Tuesday February 27th, 2007 8:28:39 PM
Milo's eyes snap open when the pounding on the door begins. Without pause the rogue vaults out of bed and begins humming a merry tune as he prepares for his first day as a dragon. He even growls to himself, a grin playing across his face. Despite the party the previous evening, he looks none the worse for wear.
Gunther and Thaeri d100=83 Tuesday February 27th, 2007 11:10:32 PM
Snoring loudly, the warrior spoons lazily next to what he thinks is still K'nara. Eyes still closed, Gunther reaches over and plants a hard wet one...on furry lips?!!
Theari's response is quick and painful. With a snarl the big cat's claws reach out and extract flesh from Gunther's chest.
Now soundly awake, Gunther rolls out of the bed in total shock. Spitting fur out of his mouth, the trainer quickly dons his adventurers outfit, tenderly rubbing the scratches on his chest. His glance bounces back and forth between K'nara and Thaeri before he throws his hands in the air. "Vomen!" is all he manages to mutter before he splashes himself with water and heads out the door.
Aeralia Tuesday February 27th, 2007 11:26:18 PM
The young sorceress groans lightly as she wakes to the pounding at the door, still having a slight headache from the night before. Once on her feet and at the door, Aeralia nods lightly to Herterona's mention of the schedule. She then washes up quickly, slipping into her customary clothing; a form fitted top with long bell sleeves, and a few layers of loose and billowing skirts, over tight leggings. This outfit happens to be a clashing yellow and red pattern, flashy and obvious, but functional and flexible. Tying her hair with a ribbon into a ponytail, she activates the glamour magic in the headpiece, her pitch black hair quickly shifting in color to match the bright red of her clothing.
Once ready, the slender young woman quickly heads down the stairs to breakfast, taking whatever seat she is assigned. She smiles politely and greets any of the common folk already there, certainly hoping and actively looking for children, if any.
"So, whats for breakfast?" she wonders outloud, seating herself, and brushing out non-existant wrinkles in a ladylike manner.
K'Nara (second post) Wednesday February 28th, 2007 12:14:00 AM
Grinning, K'Nara nods in Thaeri's direction.
"Steak for you tonight." she assures the panther and goes to make sure that Gunther's scratches are tended to. "Oh, but Gunther...now I can kiss it and make it better..."
Lian Wednesday February 28th, 2007 12:49:03 PM
Lian gets up, excercises and washes up. He will ask a seamstress, if there is one, stitch green cording or banding to his grey set of cloths... his only set he wears.
OOC: Where is it the Emeralds are now, I lost track? Are they in the Ghost or back in the Tower of Saryd?
Dm Jim: Breakfast Wednesday February 28th, 2007 7:53:11 PM
Herterona waits impatiently as the Emeralds get ready and as soon as the group looks even halfway ready she announces "Alright, follow me."
Herterona sets a brisk pace through Plateau City. The City looks magnificent this morning. The streets are swept. The roads are clear.
Please seem to make way for the Emeralds as the pass. Some tipping their hats, others bowing and all smiling. It is unclear if it is for the Emeralds or for Herterona or most likely both.
The group walks for 10 minutes toward the center of town under clear skies. In the center of town, Herterona slows and lets the Emeralds get closer. "It is not often that the common folk get a chance to rub elbows with those of high class or accomplishment. This week is special, so make it so for them too. Sturdavant is using this opportunity to give back to the populace. This is also an opportunity for you to meet the people you are indirectly looking out for. Most of all enjoy yourselves."
Noise can be heard around the next bend, a sort of group yell or shout. Herterona stops "I will introduce you. Go and mingle. I will come and collect you before noon. Gunther, please bring your kitty. One of the business, no circus owners, want to talk to you about sticking your head into a Dire Lion's mouth, something of the sort. Business leaders at lunch and nobles at dinner. Only four more days of this." Herterona smiles.
Herterona then steps around the corner and is a strong loud voice "I Give You The EMERALD DRAGON'S!!!" Herterona claps and walks backwards as she waits for the Emeralds to come around the corner. The crowd roars and starts clapping.
Once the group rounds the corner it is apparent that there are at least 3000 people in and around the pavilion, at least half of the children. Under the Pavilion there are rows of long tables piled with food stuffs, bread, fruit, smoked meats and kegs.
The crowd starts to part and waits to engulf the Emeralds.
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OOC: I now have 5 character sheets. Please send the final ones so I can supply treasure and experience points.
Gunther and Thaeri Wednesday February 28th, 2007 10:04:49 PM
Grinning, Gunther waves at the crowd and heads toward the children. "Who wants to ride de kitty?" he calls out.
Thaeri shudders as she hears Gunther's invitation. This is soooo beneath her...
Milo Thursday March 1st, 2007 12:54:41 AM
Milo gives Olana a peck on the cheek, and then dives whole heartedly into the nearest throng of children, with whom he feels a special affinity. He wends his way through the group, playing short simple games with them, and telling them jokes... jokes of innocence and youth and love.
Falin Thursday March 1st, 2007 12:59:50 AM
"Well, I guess I can not be a shut in all of my life. Here goes nothing." Falin says as he makes his way into the crowd. He will look to see if he can find those people at the edges of the crowd that look like they feel out of place. Since that is the way he feels he will engage those people to make them feel at ease.
Lian Thursday March 1st, 2007 1:05:03 PM
Leaning over to Falin, "I'd prefer to be shut in." He whispers, putting on a very unconvincing smile for the crowd. The monk sticks close to Knara, but makes an effort to find Bert and Aeralia in the throngs.
"Knara, this is very very uncomfortable. We need to return the forest sooner rather than later. Truly, this is not our place. We must protect the whole of the Culverwood from Parnoth's rampage." It is clear that the Hand of Domi would prefer fighting to pagentry.
Ingrge Thursday March 1st, 2007 6:38:08 PM
Having a quick bite to eat and a strong cup of Chai, Ingrge joins the others on the forray into the city, expecting some small neighborhood get-togethers to meet different groups of people, he is a bit startled to see the throngs of people filling the streets waiting for them. Putting a smmile on his face and wishing he were standing toe to toe with a black dragon he whips out his staff and with some very showy twirls and such sends several harmless spells into the sky: 2 Dancing lights, and prestidigitation, so that all of a sudden small globes of light are dancing through the sky seemingly playing tag with themselves and the children.
Moments later Ingrge again casts a spell Major Image, that spread across the sky and hazilyt shows the battle with the red dragons that they just completed.
K'Nara Friday March 2nd, 2007 2:56:29 AM
Smiling and waving, K'Nara easily greets the crowd that is there to wish them well. It prompts a brief but intense memory of Festival Time back in Derring, the village she'd grown up in.
Ah, but that was so long ago and rather far away now.
She eyes the uneasy demeanor of Thaeri and whispers to Gunther:
"Are you sure you want to offer rides on a barely-trained, big black panther? Especially one with a heightened sense of awareness?"
Dm JIm: Festivities Friday March 2nd, 2007 8:25:18 AM
OOC: I attempted to stay up last night and wait to see how many character sheets I received, but I did not make it to midnight, before I fell fast alseep.
I will post on Staurday around noon to make up the missed post.
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The group, some eagerly and some less so, embrace and are embraced by the throng. People mostly want to touch the new Dragon's. Some of the common folk ask for a lock of hair or some trinket to remember them by. All enjoy the free food and drink and the break from the drearly lives. Mothers and fathers are holding up small children to see the Emeralds better, some even ask for their children to be kissed or blessed.
After a few hours of shaking hands and backslapping, Herterona appears at the pavillion again. "Well done Dragons." Herterona claps lightly before shouting "THE EMERALD DRAGON's WILL BE BACK TOMORROW TO MEET WITH YOU, BUT HAVE OTHER APPOINTMENTS TO KEEP NOW!"
The throng reluctantly lets the group go.
Striding away, Herterona updated the Emeralds "We are off to the Mason Guild meeting hall for lunch. It is also portrait time for Falin and K'Nara."
It is a 30 minute walk to a great stone hall of the Mason's Guild. People in the streets wave to the Emeralds and shout out encouragement "Great Job!" "Power to the People!" "Stomp Out Evil!" "Please bless my child" are just a few.
The Mason Hall is a long and wide granite structure with a intricately designed columned front. Inside the grand hall, it is a one storied building but with 20 foot high ceilings. There is a stage at the far end. Herterona walks you down the center toward the stage. There are long stone tables on either side. The Tables are full and there are several hundred in attendance. Servers are quickly bringing drinks to all in attendance.
One the stage there are several artists with canvase ready. In a whispered tone Herterona adds "They are expecting a few words of encouragement from each of you before lunch, especially K'Nara. Approach the Lectern in any order." Herterona approached the lectern "My friends, I give you our new protectors, The Emerald Dragon's. Please hold you questions until after lunch."
At the mention of the Emerald Dragons the hall erupts "Dragons!" and they raise their mugs, flagons and glasses in toast.
From the stage the Dragons can see a place of honor is being kept for them at the head table, apparently after they speak.
The artists are studying Falin and K'Nara; several are framing them with their hands from a safe distance.
As Herterona leaves the stage she calls back "I will collect you in a few hours for dinner. Carpenters lunch tomorrow." Herterona goes and says Hi and glad hands several of the guild memebers as she leave the hall.
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OOC: I have 7 Character sheets now. Do I have to wait for one more or is that it?
Falin Friday March 2nd, 2007 9:17:42 AM
Falin leans in towards K'Nara and whispers with a smile, "I think I would rather face the flying skulls again instead of Herterona's schedule. I am scared."
He will walk over to the artists so they can get a better view. "Am I supposed to pose or something?" He asks.
Lian Friday March 2nd, 2007 10:46:59 AM
The monk does his best to avoid giving parts of himself to the folks, but he is civil when asked. "Sorry, no."
Ingrge Friday March 2nd, 2007 8:49:34 PM
Ingrge again looks abit shellshocked as he is led into another large room filled with people who are there to see him and the rest of the tal... Dragons. And now he is expected to speak.... he looks at K'nara trying some way to convey the question. Do I have to?
(OOC: Jim Bertram our Dwarven Cleric has gone on indefinite walk-a-bout.)
Gunther Friday March 2nd, 2007 9:11:53 PM
Gunther chuckles at K'nara. "I tink she vould be ok vith it...but you're right. I should probably talk vith her first."
In the Hall, Gunther spends most of his time talking and wrestling with Thaeri. He knows that all of this city time is very strange to the creature and he makes sure to reassure his bond with her. After he is done, he approaches the lectern and speaks very briefly about what an honor it is to be in this fine city and how he looks forward to helping the citizens in the future. He keeps it short and sweet, knowing that if he says much more he's likely to say something very stupid.
Aeralia Friday March 2nd, 2007 11:36:06 PM
Aeralia smiles and waves alot to all of the children, stopping and bending down to talk with some of the smaller ones often. She seems to shine as she offers small words of encouragement to those she speaks with, and kind words of thanks for those whom encourage her.
She watches Ingrge's illusion with some interest, carefully scrutinizing any flaws and inconsitancies that the show might have.
Heading towards the Mason's Hall, Aeralia continues to smile and wave to those in the streets, chatting witily with the commoners. Once in the hall, the sorceress leaves the speech to K'Nara, unless she's asked to speak.
K'Nara Saturday March 3rd, 2007 1:37:59 AM
K'Nara takes Gunther's arm as they trot along to the meeting hall, her eyebrows elevating at Herterona's mention that she and Falin "especially" are to be immortalized on canvas.
"Hmmm...'tis a sad day when the artists of The Wold believe that ours happen to be the prettiest faces in our motley lot." she teases the elven sharpshooter.
At the prospect of having to give another speech, K'Nara rolls her eyes, but she gamely approaches the podium.
"I am a warrior." she says without preamble. "And well do I know the importance of being ready to fight at a moment's notice--but I'd like to take this time to thank everyone here, because I could not be a warrior for The Wold were it not for everyone else doing what they do. I would not be able to go about and slay evil monsters if I had to stop and grow my food, make my clothes...pick up and haul away the refuse. Those jobs are ably filled by others and I want to thank those who do them for their efforts. The Wold is the place it is because everyone does their share. So...thank you one and all."
K'Nara glances obliquely at Ingrge and then adds:
"And now a few words from Ingrge Nightseer...an elf of great skill and courage." She smiles at him as she yields the podium.
"Remember, Ingrge--skill and courage!" she whispers as she passes. "Go get 'em!"
Falin (second post) Saturday March 3rd, 2007 2:36:28 AM
Falin lets out a hearty laugh before quickly covering his mouth as K'Nara hands the floor over to Ingrge.
Ingrge (semi-illegal second post) Saturday March 3rd, 2007 9:20:56 AM
Giving a slightly scathing look at K'nara as she introduces him, he literally glares at Falin for a moment and then steps forward.
Looking over the assembled persons, Ingrge takes in a deep breath and slowly releases it.
I am an elf of very few word, but I suppose just saying thank you for the honor of being here and being recognized would not be enough.
We, of all the Wold have been chosen to help defend the populace of our world from the evils that we find within it. This does not mean we are better than anyone else or believe that we are above anyone else. None of us were born noble or for that matter wealthy, but we were each blessed by the gods in some form or other with a talent or two, which in others' hands would make us people to be feared and hated. Our esteemed leader mentioned skill and courage as being very important, but I say that most of the regular people in the Wold have far more courage and a wider range of skills than we do, and face the evils of the Wold daily. To me, our first and foremost weapon against the evils of the Wold is our compassion. Thank you. I now would like to introduce to you Falin Darkshine.
Lian Saturday March 3rd, 2007 10:56:49 AM
Lian smirks for the first time in days as Ingrge talks. Looking at the Weapon Mage, the monk says, "This coming from a man who shows up fachionably late and puts on the biggest light show of them all. Are we being humble today Ingrge?" He winks.
"Humility, loyalty and honor is, for the time being, the biggest assest I see in us."
And so no one introduces him, "I'm Lian Siannodel, called Moonbrook at home in the Culverwood."
Dm Jim: Introductions Saturday March 3rd, 2007 1:06:13 PM
The group seems less than excited about speaking before those assembled in the Stone Masons Hall. K'Nara give a try and is greeted by tepid applause as it appears that those in attendence were looking for more. Ingrge give a try and is greeted with more applause and whispered undertones of "Humility, always a good quality."
Lian and Falin are invited "Please come to our Inn, The White Page, and meet our patrons one evening. We will serve you a wonderful meal." Lian give a brief introduction and is given warm applause.
Those assembled wait for the others to take there turn speaking.
After, the Dragons give their brief talk, lunch is served. There is beer and wine to wash down duck and boar roasts. The wonderful smell of roasted meat hangs in the Hall.
When lunch is complete, the masons and other busniess leaders in attendance all attempt to get the ear of various Emeralds.
To Gunther "Can you work the Circus? One day, just to stick your head in our Dire lions mouth. We do need a week for the marketing. What say you?"
To K'Nara and Ingrge"Any need os stone for large structures that you need to build in our area?" Most questions are directed at Ingrge "How many cubic yards of stone will you require?"
To Aeralia a handsome humale male in his mid twenties with dark close cropped hair and a short beard. "Beautiful, Miss Aerlia, I am Carlos Bedecken, I just want to show you the city. Are you free tomorrow night.
The artists are always pulling Falin and K'Nara back to the stage for more posing and closeups, sometimes it saves them from the crowd after lunch.
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Herterona returns before long and goes to the stage "Gentlemen. I must take the Emerald Dragons from you. Just remember that they will lunch at the Carpenter hall tomorrow, if you still have questions."
with that announcement, Herterona wisks the Emeralds out of the hall as she closes her leather binder. The businessmen all end there conversation with the Emeralds reluctantly. All it seems to take is a cross look from Herterona.
Once outside the hall Herterona adds "You have one hour before I come to collect you for dinner. This is a more formal affair. Dress well. Excuse me while I attend to other business."
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OOC: So I have all of the character sheets. Everyone will get a bonus 1000 exp. That is after I award experience.
There is a 5 level differenece between highest to lowest Dragons. I will not be giving an even amount of experience. I will be emailing each of you this weekend. I want the updated character sheets by March 9th.
Lian d8=4 Saturday March 3rd, 2007 4:46:18 PM
(Rolled 4 hit points for 5th Hand level.)
After the Emeralds are left to themselves, the elf states his concerns. "I almost feel as if I'm being... 'collected' like sort sort of trophy of war or a hunt. Is this What politics is about? Demostration and showing face in every town, city and hamlet from here to .... the Shadow Lands?"
Falin Sunday March 4th, 2007 12:21:25 AM
After they are all hurried outside Falin walks up to Ingrge and with a smile, "I apologize for laughing. As Lian has pointed out we are being showed off like prizes and I was trying to make light of the situation. It wont happen again."
OOC: I was rolling when I read K'Nara's post and figuring Falin has a little of my personality I figured he would think it funny too. :)
Walking over to Lian, Falin asks him, "Do you know what 'The White Page' is? And was it a particular group who invited us?"
Aeralia Sunday March 4th, 2007 10:05:43 PM
Aeralia smiles widely as the businessman offers to show her about the city. "I'll have to check my schedule with Miss Herterona, sir. But I'd be delighted to accompany you," she responds politely. She'll be sure to get where she can send corrispondence.
Once they leave, Aeralia does infact check with Herterona, seeing whether she can accept the man's offer or not. Whichever the decision, the young sorceress makes sure that a messanger is sent with her response to the young man's home or place of business.
The lovely brunette quickly changes into something a little more formal for the evening dinner, brushing her hair lightly with the bit of free time that she has.
Once summoned, she'll make herself available whereever she is needed.
Posting Reports For Monday March 5th, 2007 6:18:04 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of Feb 26,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXOXSS K'Nara---XXOXXS Lean-----XOXXXSS Milo-----OXXOO Olana----OOOOO Inger----OXOXXS Gunther--OXXOXS Aeralia--OXOOXS Falin----O2XOXSS Bro.BertramOOOOO*He is on a Indefinet Walk About.
Adm Ceil - WoW! They are losing a player already??
Gunther Monday March 5th, 2007 10:10:15 AM
The cat trainer considers the circus offer. "I vould love to...but I do have some conditions. First, I need to check out de place to make sure you treat your animals vell. Den I need to speak to de trainer to check on his training methods. But I'm sure dat von't be a problem."
When they are released, Gunther turns to K'nara with a smile. "I tink I'll take you up on dat offer to kiss my boo boos."
K'Nara Monday March 5th, 2007 11:23:48 AM
The blade singer makes sure that there is the inn's largest tub in her room with plenty of hot water as well as the soap, cloths and towels to go with it.
"Come, Gunther," she says, taking him by the hand, "We have to make sure that you're thoroughly cleaned up for dinner, as well as tend to your...boo-boos."
Lian Monday March 5th, 2007 3:17:11 PM
The monk is aparently distracted by something. "Booboos, what? Oh, its you two again." He sighs.
The apparent loss of Bertram to other duties and his sudden departure has left Lian a bit upset. No goodbye or the like. They were friends, weren't they? This was the first he's heard of it. "Any word about where Bertram was going? We have a church to start."
"Knara, does Bertram's absence promote ME to field medic? Because I am not qualified. I have only minor healing and my place is on the field. I am concerned that the Emeralds are already losing foundation. Engagements among group members, the loss of our cleric and the luxary we are being shown as Dragons. I fear that the promotion to Dragons weakens us even now." These are legitimate concerns and there is true doubt in the monk's eyes.
(Spell list will follow...)
Milo Monday March 5th, 2007 6:13:15 PM
Milo's eyes seem to have become permanently glazed over in the last few days. "Um... food... I'm not sure I've expended enough energy to actually require more.... food." The halfling rogue looks... disheartened by his newly acquired transition.
Ingrge Monday March 5th, 2007 10:16:13 PM
Moving along with the crowd, Ingrge makes sure to take note of those he spoke to about the stone, amounts, costs, availability and delivery schedules.
K'Nara Tuesday March 6th, 2007 1:20:17 AM
K'Nara pats Lian on the shoulder.
"Fear not, my good monk," she assures him, "I would never leave you holding the bag for a position you don't want. We will prevail. I just need a bit of time to think upon it."
The chestnut-maned blade singer loops her arm through Gunther's and whisks him off to their bath and preparations for dinner.
Falin Tuesday March 6th, 2007 2:13:41 AM
"Herterona," Falin begins, "Will we have one evening to ourselves? I have been asked to dine at the white page one evening."
Dm Jim: Dinner Tuesday March 6th, 2007 8:23:56 AM
OOC: I apologize for not posting yesterday. I had to get up at 2:30 am to catch my plan and when I finally got to the hotel after working all day, I immediately fell asleep.
I will post lat tonight so that everyone has time to post.
Thanks
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The circus trainer, Bart, is a bit defensive when questioned by Gunther. "There was a terrible accident, during our last performance our last trainer was killed. Do you want a temporary gig while in the city?"
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Herterona comes to pick up the group in about an hour. Herterona is waiting in a four horse drawn carriage and there is a second carriage for the overflow. The carriages have a top, but open sides. Herterona how has her long silver hair up and is wearing a cool green gown, but she never leaves her carriage.
A footman comes to the door to fetch the Emeralds.
Herterona call out "Bring your cat Gunther and you and he are in the back carriage." Under her breath, but not too quite " Can not have cat hair on my gown."
Herterona closes her leather binder as the Emeralds enter the two carriage.
To answer Falin. "Your time from midnight to dawn will be yours for the next few days. The rest of the time is for the people. After your dinner with Sturdevant at the end of the week, all the time is yours, so to speak. "Herterona says with a smile.
To Aeralia Herterona just rolls her eyes. "Just try to get some sleep as your public needs you."
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The carriages take the group through the city. It does not seem to be the most direct route, but though the most populus areas. People come out and wave to the Dragon's. Young men and women bring the opposite sex flowers and a quick word.
Once outside the city, the group travels to one of the manor houses. There are several carriages already parked outside. The footmen of various outfits are together taking care of the horses.
The Dragons are escorted into Fairfield Manor. The manor is three stories and muct contain at least 60 rooms. Herterona adds after eveyone dismounts "This is the Manor of the Fairfield family. The Bisby and Calzada family are also in attendance. Be polite and answer there questions after dinner."
The group is escorted in and announced in turn. Herterona give the butler the correct manor in which to pronounce each name.
Once each walks into the dining room there are about 25 people in attendance all standing behind seats. Once all of the Dragons are announce an older gentlemen at the head of the table clears his throat "I am Bucky Fairfield, Welcome to my humble home."
There is a nine coarse wonderful dinner. After dinner drinks are served and then the question just flow from the host and all of his guests.
"Tell us of your travels."
"Have you really killed a dragon."
"Do fire giants breath fire"
"Have you ever been in Love."
"WHat is th mos romantic thing that has happened to you?"
Lian Tuesday March 6th, 2007 11:11:59 AM
"Knara I could never and would never presume to replace someone like Brother Bertram. I just simply don't think I'm qualified, even in a temperary state."
When entering the Manor hall and assailed by questions, the monk grows more and more uncomfortable with the days of crowds and decadence. "I was born. I grew up. By conveyances of all sorts and overland journey, I'm now here. It is a rather simple and uneventful life." When love is mentioned, the monk is silent and his eye slip to Aeralia.
K'Nara Tuesday March 6th, 2007 11:34:23 AM
K'Nara and Gunther emerge from their room with Gunther dressed in his buckskin pants and a neat gray tunic (another gift from K'Nara, it seems.)
K'Nara's outfit is a formal variation on her normal garb: cinnamon-colored suede leggings, a frilled white shirt, a hip-sash of blue and an embroidered short vest give the tall blade singer a "fashionable lady pirate" sort of look. Her hair is in its customary snood, although this one is made of golden thread.
K'Nara takes the questions of the nobles in good grace, smiling, recounting various and sundry trips to the different places that the Talons...the Emerald Dragons...have visited and putting to rest the contention that fire giants breathe fire...
"Fire?" she says, grinning, "No, no--they don't breathe fire...I'd say they have poisonous breath. The ones we fought certainly could've dropped cattle with the horrid stench they expelled!"
Jan - OOC Tuesday March 6th, 2007 1:53:30 PM
((Sorry about the lack of posting, folks. Almost done with character sheet.))
Lian Tuesday March 6th, 2007 2:13:14 PM
Lian smiles for the first time in days. "Giants... they like to throw monks or anything that looks like a rabbit."
(No worries Jan, I just got my sheet in VERY recently.)
Milo d6=4 Tuesday March 6th, 2007 8:33:08 PM
Milo jumps in where appropriate where the group's adventures are concerned. However, when the questions get personal, the halfling becomes extremely quiet, a look of It is none of your business crosses his face, and he remains silent. (OOC: Rolled 4 for hit points, will add in CON bonus separately.)
Gunther Tuesday March 6th, 2007 10:59:52 PM
The cat trainer pats Bart on the shoulder in a friendly manner...the myriad of scars criss crossing his tan arms reinforcing his point. "De kitties can be hard to vork vith. I've had to learn dat lession many times. If it's ok vith you I'll come by de circus vhen I have a free moment and ve can talk more den."
Looking very relaxed and happy, Gunther adjoins K'nara to the Fairfield household. Checking constantly to make sure that Thaeri is comfortable and entertained, Gunther lets K'nara and the more outspoken members of the Dragons answer most of the questions. He just can't resist throwing out an answer to the last question, however and he calls out. "I can't tell you de most romantic ting...but I can tell you vat is not romantic. Vaking up to kiss your kitty in the morning!!" Gunther roars with laughter.
Dm Jim: THe Day(s) grow long Wednesday March 7th, 2007 1:49:07 AM
Bart smiles and slaps the broad man on the back when he agrees to see him at the Circus "Just stop by after the witch lets you go. We are on the outskirts of town, just look for the big red tent."
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Herterona stays for dinner and makes small talk with the familes in attendance alas trying to keep the spotlight on the Emerald Dragons.
The Dragons are mostly less than forthcomming with the peppering of question they recieve. The well to do famlies in attendence are mostly polite, but the Dragons seem to leave them wanting for more information.
After cordials and tabacco, the families say their farewells to Herterona and the Emerald Dragons. The family heads seem to want to get a good word in with Herterona for the High Lord Mayor. Herterona just smiles and kisses each patriarch on the cheek.
The ride back to the rooms at the Red Wymm Tavern is quite as most of the Plateau City is sleeping. There are a few revelers out, but not many on the path the carriages take.
It must be after Midnight, when the carriages arrive at the inn. Herterona does not dismount, but waves to the group "See everyone at dawn."
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Dawn comes with a rap at the door to the room and there is a bright and sunny Herterona in a practical doe skin outfit, leather binder in her left hand. "Ready for day two."
The next few days are a blur and the Emerald Dragons break bread with the common folk for breakfast, dine with various business leaders for lunch (including the remaining portraits), and sup with the high society of the Plateau city in the evening.
After the better part of the week, the Emerald Dragons are exhausted and more than a few pounds heavier.
As the Emeralds drag themselves out of the carriages on the last night the chipper Herterona adds "Sleep in. This is your day of rest. Tomorrow you will have a private dinner with the High Lord Mayor. Bring your manners and any questions you may have." Herterona turns to go and then adds "You have represented yourselves well. It is a difficult task to be other peoples hope."
Lian Wednesday March 7th, 2007 1:20:16 PM
"Can't wait."
Milo Wednesday March 7th, 2007 3:38:01 PM
Milo drags himself to bed, a weary crease across his normally unmarred forehead. Muttering to no one in particular, "People's hope? I hope to be doing something other then eat sooner then later." That said, the nimble halfling prepares to put himself through a rigorous routine of tumbling before a bed claims him.
Gunther Wednesday March 7th, 2007 10:26:33 PM
Breathing a sigh of relief as they finally have a day off, Gunther spends almost all the time with K'nara. He does, however, make a short visit to the Circus where he inspects the facilities and then gives a brief but very friendly session on big cat training, emphasizing on understanding your cats and how to tell when they are not in the mood to work.
Dm Jim: Day off and Preparations Thursday March 8th, 2007 1:51:30 AM
OOC: We need to improve our posting. I will attempt to post as consistant as possible and will not wait for posters. This posting pattern will be very detrimental to the group health in any combat.
Thank you to those that are posting every day.
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Gunther uses his day to visit Bart at the Circus. The big red tent is not hard to find, in fact several townfold escort the famous Emerald Dragon to the Circus.
Bart see Gunther and his entourage approach the Red Tent and he comes out to meet the Dragon "Gunther it is an honor that you have come to my circus." Bart takes take Gunther on a tour of the Circus. The circus seems to be on hiatus as there are sign advertizing the next show, but there is not date. The performers are practicing, juggling, acrobats, horse trainers, dog trainers, clowns, strongmen, and magicians.
Bart saves the best for last, the dire lion cages. There is a large female Dire Lion pacing in a cage. There is a second cage with with a dead male dire lion being worked on by a team of taxidermists. Bart explains "Samson ate Hughbert in our last performace. We are no having him stuffed. Delila is not happy." With that the lioness roars.
Gunthers entourage all jump back at the roar.
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The next day, the day of the scheduled meeting with the High Lord Mayor, dawns bright and beautiful. The Dragons are bored and anxious for the meeting, but the day passes quickly and time for the dinner approaches.
A carriage is sent for the Emerald Dragons an hour before dinner, but no Herterona this time, just the footmen.
The Emeralds are driven through the city to the waving crowds. The carriages work their way out of the city to a fortified Manor house the Sturvevant uses as his seat of government.
The guards wave the carriage to the main house and the Dragons are meet by a well dressed male elf. "Welcome to Pleatu House." The elf the turns on his heel and opens the main doors of the house for the Dragons to enter. The foyer is huge and bedecked with gold statues and tapestries. The elf takes the lead again and leads the group deeper into the home and into a formal dining room.
Inside the room are Sturdevant and Herterona, both dressed very formal, and both are speaking to a less well dress older human that is floating on a floating disk.
In one corner are three young male wood elves in travel cloths. The elves look to be cleaned up, but do not seem dressed for the occasion. In fact, the three elves seem very intimidated by their surroundings as the stand off to one side by themselves.
K'Nara recognizes one of the elves from the refugees from the tower of Saryd.
Ingrge can see several auras of magic on all in the room.
Sterdavant waves over the group "Come Dragons it is time to eat and talk. How was your week?"
The wood elves say nothing during dinner as they seem to be waiting their turn.
After dinner Sturdevant stands and paces before speaking "The Emerald Dragons you have choices before you. Oxford here" Sturdevant indicates the wizard on the floating disk. Oxford needs the disk as he has no legs. "has a problem. The star mage guild of which he is a member has been attacked, we do not yet know how badly, bu fear the worst. Then we have you elf friends, they bring ill tidings from your tower. It appears that Nickoli the red has paid it a visit."
Sturdevant takes a moment to compose his thoughts "I had hoped for more time, to maybe season you all a bit on the simulator. Now that Parnoth and the Tines are somewhat in balance, but there appears to be a shadow over affairs. With the Platinum Dragons bowing out, I fear that a shadow on the land that has been biding its time may come out to strike."
Olana Thursday March 8th, 2007 2:15:24 AM
During the entire walk the day after the celebration, through town, Olana wants nothing more than to throttle Herterona. Do this, do that. What were they, performing puppets? And all these people!! She actually had to growl at someone wanting a lock of hair. Yes, growl. Dear acorns when was it going to end? With a bit of luck, Gunther's cat would run amok and frighten them all away.
Alas, it was not to be. That uppity elf hurrying them along some more for the dinner is nearly the last straw. While they're getting ready, she gives Milo a hug from behind and plants a kiss below his ear. "Can I strangle Herterona?" she asks him, only half jesting. "I'm sorry for being a silent sourpuss, but she's been driving me crazy."
The next few days are not over fast enough for this elf.
Falin Thursday March 8th, 2007 4:51:35 AM OOC: Sorry for the alck of posting. Just got home and got everything settled. Wife and kids were extatic to see me.
After the second night Falin says to K'Nara, "You know I almost feel like we are being led around to show our support for this place and the Mayor. This is honorable, but we have problems we need to take care of in Culverwood. I fear that they may feel we have forgotten where we came from."
At the meeting with the Mayor, Falin listens to the two choices. Hoping K'Nara knows what his choice would be he waits for her response.
Ingrge Thursday March 8th, 2007 7:14:35 AM
Tired from all the parading around, Ingrge has lost what little charm and grace he ever had and is now very much returned to the surly, dwarfish elf that the party was familiar with. While he is polite with all who speak to him his words are few and to the point as if to get the conversation over with.
The only change in him occurs when there is a group of children around and then he all but goes out of his way to be around them and to entertain them with small magics and tricks.
When the day of rest finally arrives Ingrge finds a spot where there are several trees and some privacy and retreats there to contemplate the wold.
The time of reflection does its job and Ingrge finds himself almost at peace again, though he still wishes he could head back to the Culverwood and just work on getting their home fixed up and plan for the upcoming construction.
As they arrive at Sturtevant's Ingrge's eyes dart dirtectly to the three elves standing off to the side and then listens to what the Mayor is saying. Someone attacking the Star Guild? And they can't handle it? Sounds a bit fishy. And who is Nickoli the Red? I can't believe that Parnoth would even dain to let another dragon on his territoryeven if it was to annoy and attck the Tal.. Emeralds. Not forming any opinios yet, Ingrge awaits any and all other information.
Lian Thursday March 8th, 2007 9:48:39 AM
"Is Nikoli the red dragon that got away?" Askes the elf. "Is everyone alright or were there casualties? How did the Tower fair? Who sent word?"
Aeralia Thursday March 8th, 2007 10:09:54 AM
During the week she complained very little, and continued to show extra effort in greeting, and actually listening to townfolk (when they actually had something to say). She hardly seems to show any lack of sleep from the long days, and even gave up most of one of her nights to the young gentleman who took her late night hours to show her about the city.
"Perhaps we should listen to both accounts, to get a better understand of each situation," Aeralia says simply, hearing their options. Over the week she had become much more outgoing, waiting less for others to speak in diplomatic settings, though being very delicate in her words to make no assumptions for the group, allowing K'Nara the ultimate say in matters.
"Nickoli would be the last remaining dragon from Lantheise's servitude, right?" she says, nodding towards Lian as he asks nearly the same thing. "Why don't you tell us what happened," she offers to the elves. She smiles towards the disk wizard assuringly, wordlessly letting him know she planned fully to hear his story as well, before making any decisions.
K'Nara Thursday March 8th, 2007 3:49:33 PM
Immediately K'Nara's focus is on the refugees that she feels responsible for.
"What happened?" she prompts the wood elves, planning to ask the floating mage about his problem after the elves report on their situation.
Gunther Thursday March 8th, 2007 4:32:51 PM
At the circus: While at the circus, Gunther grows purple in the face as he sees the handling of the Dire Lion. His fists clench and unclench as he tries to keep control of his anger. Normally he would handle this situation the orc way...by slamming his fist into Bart's skull and then literally kicking the taxidermists out of the male lions cage. But he is a "hero" now...and so he tries a little tact. "More den likely your kitty is more den a little upset by you stuffing her mate vile she vatches." he grinds out through gritted teeth. "To say de least, I do not approve of de vay you are handling dis situation. And obviously I vill not be performing vith you until you learn how to treat de kitties properly. As a matter of fact, I have half a mind to recommend to de High Lord Mayor dat he close down your establishment!" Gunther sighs, trying to calm himself. "I doubt de lion vill vork vith you." he states in a more mild tone. "More den likely she vill refuse to vork and if you push her...den you vill have another "accident" vith your trainer. Vhy don't you let me buy her from you? I know dat is not vat you had in mind, but I tink everyvon vould be happier dat vay."
At the meeting: Feeling no particular pull for either side, Gunther sits and listens as each group explains why they need help.
Bart is taken aback by Gunter's critisim "Well if you do not work with the cats, I may have to sell them to you, but I wish you would reconsider." Bart rubs his stubbled face before answering "Delila is worth 1500 gp. Her two cubs are the real value and I have offers already. The cubs are worth 10,000 gps each. I will not need the lions rolling cages those four I could part with for 2000 gp."
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At Dinner:
Sturtevant waves at the wood elves to continute and Herterona gives them a cross look that they shrink from.
K'Nara finallly remember the name of one of the elves, Dellintu, just before he start to speak.
"It was horrible sirs and ladies. Nickoli the red walked up and demanded all of the magic items from those that lived in and near the Tower of Saryd. The first killed were Rainara and Rethus. Nickoli hung their bodies from the top of the tower to bleed out. Out of respect for the Emerald Talons, we attempted to drive Nickoli out, but he changed into a dragon and burned and stompped many score. While Nickoli was scattering the elves, several of us stole into the tower and took what magic from your last conquested that we could carry and went to seek you out. There were 14 of us to start. We headed into hiding and watched. Nickoli was ranting about needing tribute and left with all the bulky items we could not take before flying off. We checked the tower and found nothing else missing. The elves started to return and bury the dead and Parnoth came. Parnoth was very mad that there was a dragon in his territory and took his rage out on us. Many were gassed, before he left." Another elf starts speaking as the first is too upset to coninue "There was only minor damage to the tower when Nickoli landed on the top."
The elves start to take off various magic items and place them on the table "These were all we could save and they saved our lives on the trip here. We were attacked by three wizards and they killed 11 of us."
Items placed on the table:
+2 throwing dagger Ring of sustenance Clear spindle Ion stone - sustenance lavender ion stone - absorbs spells 3 levels left to absorb boots of elvenkind Dagger of venom (2)+2 rings of pro +2 morning star (6) +1 rings of pro (3) elemental gems (1 each earth, water, fire) Ring of the ram +3 buckler Haste potion rage potion
The older wizard, Oxford, exclaims "By Domi, what is going on in the land."
"I feel for you losses, Dragons. Unfortunately, I do not have as much detail to give. I was in Plateau city to pick up new students. One Wizard Teleported to me in distress, as he was outside the Star Mage Tower when it was lost. We suspect an inside job. There have been several attempt to take the tower back and all have failed, at great cost. I am heading south to the see what I can do in the morning as I have to get my charges moving. I hope they left the school intact. Sturdevant suggested that I ask you, the Emerald Dragons to help and escort me back. It is a 2 week hard journey if we push hard."
Sturdevant takes out a leather pouch and pours it on the white tablecloth and bright rubies cascade over the cloth. "The Platinum dragons left this as your share for assisting them."
(1) 10000 gp gem (5) 5000 gp gems (20) 1000 gp gems (60) 500 gp gems (100) 100 gp gems (200) 50 gp gems
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Ooc: Please send me the updated character sheet by midnight tomorrow. Jan I still need your character for a first run review.
Milo Thursday March 8th, 2007 11:26:39 PM
Milo trudges along behind the group most of the day... nearly bored to tears... on the way to dinner however, the sudden kiss from Olana seems to have an electrifying effect on the halfling, whose eyes sparkle as they immediately show signs of life. A smile splays quickly across Milo's face and he turns to face Olana, whispering, "Only if I get to help love." With a wink and a nod, Milo takes Olana by the arm, leading her the rest of the way to dinner, a sudden spring in his step, as his day immediately became brighter.
At dinner, Milo is attentive to the problems at hand. "How can we possibly be in two places at once. As mom always said, it is no use cleaning up other people's problems, if your own house ain't in order. But I want to say that we deal with Mr. Oxford's problem first... cause it seems that is what heroes do... make sacrifices and stuff."
Falin Friday March 9th, 2007 1:10:52 AM
"Someone comes into our house and kills those that came to us for protection while we are being led around like a bunch of cattle and we are even debating which mission to take?"
Falin looks around the room. "Those people around the tower suffered twice because of our quest to become dragons. I think it would be the least we could do to go back and at least help them pull together."
Olana Friday March 9th, 2007 1:40:21 AM
Olana's face darkens as the news spills out. Herterona's annoyance at Olana's fellow wood elves gets noticed too, and so Olana feels obliged to give that jumped up pointy-eared strumpet the hard stare. This was terrible news. "I want to know what we're all doing, sitting here at this fine table while our home and those in our care have been destroyed," she says at one point. "Maybe this wizard should come with us. A bit of fresh air, out of the city."
((Welcome back, Jamie!))
Lian Friday March 9th, 2007 11:29:45 AM
Lian just shakes his head in disgust. "We should send word to Parnoth that we plan to be away. We SHOULD return to the tower first and see to the refugees and remaining staff and even have a service for the dead where we're are present. If Nikoli shows, then we'll deal with him. Or maybe Teleport there to save time."
Then the monk laughs outloud. "Brusse must be in a right tissy about the new temperary owner of the Tower. He seemed to get on well with Knara. How might he handle the Red?"
Then he gets serious again. "What of the stables? The surrounding forest? How did they fair?"
Gunther Friday March 9th, 2007 1:00:16 PM
Listening patiently, Gunther turns to K'nara to get her read. Then he asks the Wizard. "Dere are several branches of de Star Mages Guild, aren't dere? Could you ask for help from dem if we can not help?"
K'Nara Friday March 9th, 2007 3:19:39 PM
K'Nara stares at Dellintu for a moment after he finishes speaking, idly recalling that he had survived the recent skirmishes with Nikolai's brothers, although his sister had not.
And now Rethus and Rainara were dead.
She had been planning, during the down time, to see if she couldn't tease the stoic Rethus into speaking more than two words at a time. Now there would be no such teasing...
The sound that issues from the tall, red-headed blade singer is at once terrible and heart-rending--it must be so, as it expresses her own anger and grief.
It starts as a low rumble in her chest and builds in intensity and volume until it becomes a mighty, deafening roar that is sustained for a full ten seconds.
K'Nara pants heavily for a few moments, blinking her tear-filled hazel eyes for several moments. Turning a grim face back to Dellintu, she says in a stoney voice:
"Tell me that Caeryn was not among the casualties." Rather than it being a question, it's a desperate order. OOC: Caeryn is Ingrge's wife--she was residing within the tower at the time this crime would have taken place.
After she gets an answer to that question, she grips Dellintu's shoulder.
"Wait, then...I must allow the Star Mage to let us know his plight." She then turns and listens as Oxford relates what has happened at the Star Mages' Tower.
The leader of the newly-christened Emerald Dragons stands silently as the mage makes his request. Then she turns to face her fellow Dragons.
"Oxford needs protection, this is clear. I believe we should take Dellintu and the others with us, escort the mage and his students to where they need to go--and then hunt down Nikolai and make him pay for his crimes." K'Nara says in a level voice. "Do you agree? Or are there any counter-proposals..?"
Ingrge Friday March 9th, 2007 4:42:23 PM
(OOC: Caeryn, was along with Folbre at the Giggling Ghost celebration as was posted on that board, so should not have been there but she is going to be SUPER PISSED off when she gets back there.
Donna, I neer recieved any response in character or out from Ingrge short visit to you and the delivery.)
Ingrge is deep in thought when K'nara lets loose and then starts talking about his wife, whom he had just seen at the Giggling Ghost. Bolting up alertly, he looks straight at Dellintu. "WHEN did these attacks occur?" How long ago?
After Dellinu answers that his wife as far as he knows, is fine, Ingrge sits back down and then asks Oxford a quick question. How long of a trip would it be to where you need to go from Emerald City? If no more than the already suggested 2 week journey, Ingrge will suggest that they used the ring to teleport them all to the Tower and take care of sttling things down a bit and then set off with the mage.
Gunther Friday March 9th, 2007 9:11:18 PM
The warrior places a hand on the distraught K'nara. When she advises escorting the Wizard and his wards, he nods. "Couldn't ve just use de teleport ring? 2 veeks is a long time to let Nikoli run free."
Lian Saturday March 10th, 2007 7:28:21 AM
"We really should handle the situation with the Tower sooner rather then later. The refugees will be suffering. Yet again they will be relocating. Yet again a dragon plagues them! Now, ironically, it will be Emerald Dragons who rescue them! I want to go Knara. Now." For the first time, the hand of Domi seems to know his role, know his place and know himself as a Dragon.
Dm Jim: What to Do? Saturday March 10th, 2007 10:20:37 AM
Dellintu and the other two elves are dully cowed "We tried our best. We are sorry that we failed you. We helped scatter the elves and then took what we could before Nickoli came back. What would you have had us done? So we can learn for next time."
Dellintu paused for a few moments "If you truely want use to travel with you, we will do our best not to fail you again. We would be honored to learn from the Emerald Dragons."
Dellintu looks to Ingrge "Good sire, Your wife, the good mistress Caeryn, was not at the Tower during the attack. I can only hope that she is safe wherever she might be. To answer your other question, the attack happened eight days ago."
Dellintu then looks at Lian "Master, the dead were already being buried when we left to seek you out. I am sure it is complete by now. You are also correct that some of the elves did talk of striking out on their own, but I am sure most will stay."
Oxford speaks up at this point "What tragedy. I more the loss of your friends, but I worry about my own also. I have received word that we will not be receiving aid from the other Star Mage Guilds as there seems to be some internal problems. I fear that this may not be an isolated incident. Tomorrow I must start traveling with my charges. I am open to your suggestions Ingrge."
Sturdevant watches the reactions of the Emerald Dragons but says nothing. Herterona is watching Sturdevant.
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OOC: I recieved most but not all of the character sheets by last night: Gunther, Aeralia, Milo, Falin and Lian each get 500 exp. point bonus (no hero point adjustment)- send me an updated sheet at your convenience. Ingrge's character sheet is playable, but needs the exp. point updated. I am still waiting to view Olana for the first time.
I will review the updated character sheets I recieved over the next few days.
Thanks, Jim
Dm JimF - Supplimental - Missing question is answered Saturday March 10th, 2007 5:45:52 PM
Ingrge remembers the second woods elf as he speaks to Lian, Cinaflon, a wizard of some minor skill. Cinaflon begins "Master Lian the stables were burned to the ground by Nickoli. We were able to save all the horses and livestock from the fire. One horse, your Merlot, did not survive the strain. Merlot was an old horse. I am sorry. We took 14 horses with us to travel to Plateau City. Several of the horses were killed when the wizards attacked us, along with our brethren, but more horses that elves survived. We scattered the horses just in case Nickoli came back, he did not, but Parnoth did. Our tactic worked well for the hoses, less well for the elves."
OOC: Next week I hope to start posting at lunch time once again. Please plan accordingly.
Lian Sunday March 11th, 2007 6:03:25 AM
Lian stands from his seat and starts pacing upon hearing of Merlot's death. Tears begin to flow freely as Lian leaves the room. Within minutes, there are horrible 'thudding' sounds from the hall, which grow into a thick moist thudding shortly thereafter.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Anyone entering the hall sees a very upset elf beating his knuckles bloody with grief. Holes in walls and furniture tell the story.}
Falin Sunday March 11th, 2007 8:18:01 AM
Shaking his head with disbelief he watches Lian leave. Upon hearing the thuds he rises and goes to the hall. When Lians hands become bloody he approaches. "Lian, this is doing no good. The pain that you feel," Falin taps him on the chest, "Take that pain and forge it into a strength. We will need that strength when we decide how to proceed. And we will certainly need it when we go against Nickoli."
Milo Monday March 12th, 2007 12:23:27 AM
Milo sits stunned by the combined reactions of his dearest friends. The halfling doesn't know what to do, "I wonder... no... it is foolish." Milo sits with a look of grasping, "We could split the group. Olana and I could hunt down Nikolai, and then summon the rest of you back when we find him. It is just a thought... perhaps a foolish one at that." Milo grows silent again.
Posting Reports For Monday March 12th, 2007 7:59:16 AM
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Lian Monday March 12th, 2007 9:59:50 AM
"I am with Milo." says the monk walking back into the room. "I think its a great idea." His hands glow for a moment and the wounds seal up as he whipes off the blood.
K'Nara Monday March 12th, 2007 12:50:27 PM
K'Nara frowns thoughtfully, first turning to the elves that made it here.
"You did what you could," she assures them, "Nobody is blaming you for anything. That any of you survived is a miracle that I thank the gods of the Wold for." Then she wraps a finger around a curl of chestnut hair that has escaped her snood and tugs at it as she continues to contemplate.
"My friends," she admits, "I am of the mind to go after Nikolai for what he's done--but I have to concede that the matter that is before the Star Guild is a very important one...one that can--and just may--effect the Wold in its entirety. We have just been inducted into the Dragon Consortium, where its members have already told us that there will be times that we have to make decisions that go beyond our little corner of the Wold...and this is such a time." K'Nara sighs.
"I believe that it's in the Wold's best interest to aid the Star Mage and his students." she says firmly. "We can, indeed, use the teleport ring to shorten our time abroad and get back to Nikolai that much faster. This would be the best course for us--in my opinion. How does this sound to you?"
Dm Jim: Decisions? Monday March 12th, 2007 1:05:03 PM
Lian takes the news that his horse Merlot has died rather badly. All three wood elves shudder with each crash in the hallway. Herterona looks aghast at the racket, but is calmed by an easy look from Sturdevant.
Milo suggests splitting the group, but also questions its wisdom.
K'Nara wants to go an investigate the happenings at the Star Mage Guild, but asks for the Dragons input.
Once Lian returns, the three wood elves and Herterona and Sturdevant watch the interplay among the new Dragons.
Sturdevant waves to one of the butlers and points to the hallway and he runs off.
Sturdevant looks at Lian "Your passion is understandable, but as Milo says, you should channel it into your cause. Beware that anger is the enemy and can be used against you, in combat and in politics."
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OOC: Jan, I am still waiting for your character sheet, for its first review prior to experience points. Please submit ASAP.
Olana Monday March 12th, 2007 3:05:14 PM
Face still like thunder - "I still think we need to go back home and at the very least, make sure the place and the refugees are secure - establish some kind of plan of action, just in case the dragon returns. "There's also a question of morale. How does it look to those dependant on us, when we ignore them and waltz off in the opposite direction?"
Her eyes move to that of the wizard who needs escorting. "Would you mind reiterating why you're in such a hurry?" she asks Oxford, "and tell us whether or not it's feasible you could make a detour with us?"
To Milo, she whispers "Split up? You know I suspect that thing will have learned from it's mistakes, and won't be the same beast we encountered before."
((OOC - Jim, sorry it's taking so long. Got a hiccup with my Plat module, hopefully to be resolved shortly. I'll get there.))
Ingrge Monday March 12th, 2007 7:26:22 PM
Looking around at his family as they all get back together, Ingrge nods at each person's comments.
Standing up he looks at each dragon in the eys and then addresses them.
"Unless absolutely necessary and we know it is the only way, we should not split up, at least not for now. I think we should make plans with the ones who are going to add on to our tower and get them started, which will increase the numbers of defenders, letting them know of course of the danger and then we should pop us all over to the tower and settle things down there. Then we should teleport to somewhere we know along the route to the star mage tower (where is it anyway?) and then continue our journey from there. That way we get to take care of both things in a way.
Milo Monday March 12th, 2007 8:18:04 PM
Shrugging, "You're probably right Olana. Heck... I'm not sure that it isn't a good idea to simply teleport back like Ingrge says and deal with the homefront before moving on to deal with the wizard's problem."
Gunther Monday March 12th, 2007 10:45:12 PM
The warrior looks hard at the mage. "You still haven't told us vhat dis inside job is. Who is suspected? Vhat have de oders tried. Ve need more information."
Aeralia Monday March 12th, 2007 11:53:49 PM
The sorceress looks between the elves and the wizard. "As troubling as the attack at the Tower is, the Star Tower's problems would seem more pressing, as it remains unresolved. Nickoli's attack has been carried out, and as horrible a visit Parnoth's was, it alone should serve to deter the red from further aggressions."
Nodding to Ingrge's suggestions. "However, with teleportation abilities, it might be wise to make a detour to the Tower of Sayrd, where we can oversee matters for a day or two. In the mean time," looking towards Ingrge, "you can scry, yes? A suitable teleportation location a safe distance from the Tower could be located and save us much of the trouble of road travel."
Hooking a few loose strands of midnight black hair behind her ear, the young sorceress awaits other suggestions and the final decision of their actions.
Falin Tuesday March 13th, 2007 7:50:33 AM
"I am more concerned for those surviving the attack than the tower itself. I think we should at least do something for them. They came to us for protection."
Dm Jim: More Debate Tuesday March 13th, 2007 1:24:40 PM
Noises are heard in the hall way and furniture is moved around. It sounds like the hose staff is cleaning up Lian mess.
The group still ponders how to handle multiple priorities with several group members giving conflicting advice.
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ooc: I am seaching for the city name on the map of the Wold, so at this point I can not tell you its exact location.
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An armed and armored middle aged human enters the room and approaches Oxford. "There are some details you must attend to prior to our departure."
Oxford pushes back from the table with the help of the armored man. It appears that the floating disk is not that maneuverable. "Please excuse me, but I have several things to attend to before we leave in the morning. We can be reached at the Golden Griffin Inn. We are not leaviing until after breakfast. The kids need a good meal before we hit the road. I truely hope you can travel with us, if not maybe you can meet us on the road. Come have breakfast with us in the morning and we can discuss our route. If this is our parting, I wish you all the best with your affairs. Good evening Ladies and gentlemen." Oxford bows his head to the Dragons and the High Lord Mayor.
Sturdevant and Herterona each rise and give heartfelt farewells to Oxford and the armored man that they call Sutton.
Oxford and the armored man leave the dinning hall, slowly.
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OOC: Jan, I am still waiting for your character sheet, for its first review prior to experience points. Please submit ASAP.
Lian Tuesday March 13th, 2007 2:16:08 PM
Lian gets quiet and contemplative. He dives into his pouch and removes 21 gold and hands it to who is in charge of the clean up. "Sorry." He says simply.
(Minus 21gp from my sheet please.)
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OOC: Dm Jim - Please keep track of your money on your own sheet. There will be plenty of time to send me an update.
Milo Tuesday March 13th, 2007 8:29:46 PM
"Well chief..." Looking to K'nara, "I think everyone has had a say... What's it gonna be? We all trust your ability to make a sound decision... and I think that is what we need now." Milo smiles sagely... maybe a little too sagely for the roguish halfling.
Ingrge Tuesday March 13th, 2007 9:34:55 PM
Having said his piece, The elder elf sits back down and starts thinking, which as all the other Emeralds know, can be a bad thing.
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ooc: Dm Jim - Ingrge is a Dwarf???
Oops, no just drawrfish in attitude.
Gunther Wednesday March 14th, 2007 10:54:14 AM
Gunther nods at Milo. Whatever decision K'nara makes, he is sure it will be the right one. In the meantime, the cat trainer's thoughts float to the circus...and the dire lion he will soon be picking up.
Lian Wednesday March 14th, 2007 11:47:14 AM
The monk looks at Knara for direction.
Dm Jim: Waiting for a Decision Wednesday March 14th, 2007 1:56:42 PM
The Dragons voice their opinions in word or thoughts, but all seem to be waiting for someone to make an actual decision.
Sturdevant finishes his tea and put his cup down "I am sure you will be able to sort out your priorities. Good luck and keep me posted. Just remember that decisions made by committee are never fast and may not be better that those of an individual of passion that take the leadship mantle a runs with it. Enjoy your tea and after dinner cakes. Just blow out the candles when you leave. Jackson will escort you out."
Sturdevant indicated the butler in the corner of the room as Jackson. Sturdevant and Herterona rise and bid goodnight to each Dragon in turn.
Sturdevant mentions to each as part of his goodnight "Any information you discover as to the reason behind either of these nasty affairs may lead us to a greater knowledge of any shadow conspiracy."
Herterona add "The carriages are at your disposal to take you back to your inn. Good luck and good hunting."
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OOC: Jan, I am still waiting for your character sheet, for its first review prior to experience points. Please submit ASAP. Olana will not be participating in any combat until her character sheet is approved.
Please note that I will attempt to post every 24 hours. Please attempt to post every day or somethings the action and story line can not be progressed.
K'Nara Wednesday March 14th, 2007 3:39:58 PM
K'Nara noticed that Ingrge was thinking.
"My friend," she said to the ruminating elf, "If you could share your thoughts, it may help me in deciding what we will be doing."
Ingrge Wednesday March 14th, 2007 6:51:26 PM
K'nara asking what he is thinking about startles Ingrge for a moment and then he llos up. Well I already mentioned my thoughts on how we should proceed. I feel we should teleport all of us, the star mage and students as well and check to make sure things at the tower are at least settled for now and get the stone brothers working on the building and then teleoprt us all again to a point closer to where the star guild is located.
As for what I was currenlty thinking about, well I was thinking about Caeryn, and Folbre. And then I was thinking about sending a letter to parnoth demanding reparations for the damage he has done and allowed to be done to our home and belongings while under the "protection" Of his kingship.
Dm Jim Supplimental Wednesday March 14th, 2007 7:57:50 PM
The three wood elves sit in the growing dark of the dinning hall, seemingly waiting for direction from the Emerald Dragons.
Dellintu timidly speaks up "If we are to accompany the Emerald Dragons, can we carry any of the magic items we rescued from Nickoli. They proved to help us survive our journey to Plateau City and may make us more effective in the service of the Emerald Dragon. We await your decision." Dellintu bow his head and so do the other two wood elves.
Falin Wednesday March 14th, 2007 9:48:33 PM
"I like Ingrge's suggestion," Falin says. "Especially the part about the letter to Parnoth." Falin finishes his statement with a smile on his face.
Aeralia Thursday March 15th, 2007 1:09:56 AM
Aeralia nods with Ingrges words again, awaiting K'Nara's final decision.
K'Nara Thursday March 15th, 2007 2:27:04 AM
"The attack on our people and our home will not go unanswered...but the problem faced by Oxford of the Star Mage Guild is one that threatens the Wold as a whole." K'Nara said. "We will accompany Oxford and his students to where they need to go. Once they are safe, we will go back to the tower and aid in whatever way our village needs...and then go hunt down Nikolai and get his liver...on a stick. A big, sharp, pointy stick."
Milo Thursday March 15th, 2007 9:27:25 AM
"Done!" Milo claps his hand together...a look of grim determination on his face. "When do we leave again?"
Lian Thursday March 15th, 2007 12:43:01 PM
"Okay, sounds good."
Dm Jim: Resolution! Thursday March 15th, 2007 1:37:59 PM
With Milo's clap the butler comes out of the shadows while trying to stifle a yawn. The Bulter blows out half of the candle and starts to escort out the Emerald Dragons at the doorway to the dining hall the bulter ring a small silver bell and several servants come in and start to clear out the dishes.
THe butler takes the group to the carriages and the group is taken back to the Red Wymm Inn. Just before leaving Dellintu comments "We are staying at a local tavern in the Circus quarter. Where and when do you want us to meet up with you?"
The clop of horseshoes on cobble stones echos on the way back to the inn as the Emeralds think of things to come.
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In the morning the group packs up early and gets directions over to the Golden Griffin, now that they have decided to assist Oxford and his brood.
Outside the Golden Griffin, in fact right under the sign with hanging over the front door, are two large covered wagons and one small carriage. Sutton is packing feverishly and checking stores off of a list. Each wagon is pulled by a team of four horses. The carriage has a two horse team. The carriage looks like it has ben modified to carry Oxford and his floating disk. Sutton sees the Dragons and motions to the fron door of the inn with his head "Oxford is inside, he is just finishing up with the wizards."
Once inside the inn, the group sees Oxford organizing at least a dozen young Wizards of various ages and races but all of late teenage maturity. The young wizards are dressed in different garb, as some seem to have come from money and some not. Ingrge arcane sight can see magical auras on at least half of the young wizards as they have either been casing spells on themselves or have magic items.
Oxford does not spy the group right away, as he floats on his disk directing the student, but notices several of the students gawking at the Emerald Dragons "Oh, there you are. I am so glad you decided to come. We should be leaving in a half an hour. Do you have a wagon or horses?"
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ooc: DM Jim: Jan, I am still waiting for your character. Olana can not participate in combat until I recieve the character sheet. All of Olana's saves will fail as well.
Please note that I stated that you can not go to the catacombs once you leave Plateau City. Now if you are already there before we leave, that is fine.
Gunther Friday March 16th, 2007 10:37:01 AM
Gunther looks over at the throng of students and shakes his head. He walks over to Ingrge. "Two veeks of travel is too long. Do you have a vay of teleporting dese people? "
Lian Friday March 16th, 2007 11:16:49 AM
The monk looks the building and is not impressed.
Upon seeing the students and wagons, Lian says under his breath, "These are wizards. Can't they teleport or shift or something? I know the students are just that but that teachers are skilled I assume?" The question is not meant as an insult.
Falin Friday March 16th, 2007 12:53:12 PM
"I would have to take your guys word on it. I am not skilled in the way of magiks." Looking over the group of people Falin says, "It will be difficult to watch everyone. Can those that are traveling assist us in any way if things happen?"
K'Nara Friday March 16th, 2007 3:05:54 PM
K'Nara agrees to have the group meet Oxford in the morning.
However, once the group is back at their quarters in the Red Wyrm Inn, she produces the Mass Teleport ring.
"We're going to check the conditions at the Tower." she says. "We can't stay there--again, those students and the Star Mage Guild have the potential to shape Wold-wide events, so they definitely need our help...but we need to see how things are at the Tower, too. We will remain at the Tower for two hours to see what happened and let Caeryn and the others know we'll be back, then get back here to help out Oxford."
So saying, K'Nara puts the Mass Teleport ring on, and then--after the required time--hands it to another of the Emerald Dragons.
Dm Jim: Partings Friday March 16th, 2007 7:03:00 PM
OOC: K'Nara, the group is already at the Golden Griffin and interacting with Oxford and the Students. You may teleport from there.
Four posters in 30 hours is not a good sign.
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Falin and Lian question why the wizard, even the students can not just teleport where they need to go. Oxford chuckles "My good man, not everyone has the talents or resources of the Emerald Dragons. These young one hear are far from being able to teleport, much less even dimention door. They have just started their studies, although some have shown amazing skills. Do not worry about having to watch the students, that is my job and I have Sutton to help me. The student are very well behaved as this is viewed as a high honor to study at one of the Star Mage Guild Schools. It looks real good when applying for ones first real job."
Oxford overhears Gunther question Ingrge "Master Ingrge, if you can teleport all of us that would be wonderful. We will have to sell the wagons and supplies and such, but that should not take more than a day or two. If you can teleport all of us, we will have to make a few stops on the way to pick up a few more (7) choice students. They were on the road back and are already packed and ready." Oxford looks at Ingrge with hope in his eyes.
When K'Nara mentions going back to the Tower of Sayrd, Oxford Chimes in one more time "We can travel on and you can meet us in the town of Luzon, I am sure you have heard of it. Luzon is our first schedule stop as we are attempting to push hard."
K'Nara inspect the rings and is unsure if they will work on non bipedal like Gunther's cat.
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Each Dragon that wants to make the trip back to the Tower of Sayrd put on the ring of teleportation for a minute and then the group settles in a circle and all of the dissapear with a "pop" and appear 20 yards in front of the Tower of Sayrd.
The scene has changed since the groups last visit.
There is damage to the battlements on the top of the tower. Only closer inspection can tell how bad. In fact, there is a block that had fallen off and is embedded in the earth to the right of the front door.
There seems to be a new cemetery off by the edge of the woods and there are way too many graves (87).
The stables have burned to the ground and the horses are in a makeshift corral.
There are several dragon prints of two different sizes right in front of the Emeralds.
There are several burn patches in the trees and an area where the trees just seem to die, and not by fire.
It take a few moments for the elves to notice the Dragons, but they quickly run up. The Dragons are surrounded and peppered with questions "It was terrible." "No warning" We are so sorry" Did Dellintu find you?" "We are glad to have you back" "First one dragon and then a second"
Off in the distance there is a huge minotaur chopping wood. There are several elves watching from what appears to be a safe distance.
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OOC: THis does not count as leaving Plateau City for the Catacombs, as I am assuming you will be returning.
Jan, still no character sheet. Is there a problem???
Lian Friday March 16th, 2007 7:56:20 PM
Raising an eyebrow and cocking his head, the monk looks at the man speaking, walks up to him slowly and says, "Should I repeat what I said more clearly? I SAID 'these ARE just students but the teachers should have some ability'. I did assume they were unable to teleport, if they were, I'd wonder why they were students. As for resources, we haven't really even got that figured out yet 'My Good Man'." He emphasizes the last three words clearly.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3)
Aeralia Friday March 16th, 2007 9:49:19 PM
"I'll remain behind, if you all are going to travel back to the tower. We should remain in contact with Oxford, so one of us at least should remain and begin travels with the caravan here." To Oxford, she answers his question, "I don't have any sort of mount. Will travel be quick, and a horse needed?"
The young sorceress will spend any remaining time sorting through her gear off to one side, and chatting quietly with her companion Terrin, would seemingly comes out of nowhere to join the sorceress.
They seem to discuss the recent events in the beautiful girl's life, Terrin offering small bits of praise and acknowledgement when appropriate. He does hint at the sorceress to behave herself, and take care in any dangerous situations.
~~~~ OOC: Highlight to display spoiler: { Silent, Still Major Image to interact with Terrin until they are ready to leave}
Falin Friday March 16th, 2007 11:18:27 PM
Falin begins moving through the elves. Trying to listen to each one while looking over those who are injured, holding hands, giving hugs. What can you say to someone who has gone through troubles such as these?
Looking back towards the tower Falin just shakes his head in disbelief.
He then stands and quickly scans the crowds. Have the others from the battle made it back yet? If so he will seek them out to see how their travels fared. And to see if they can help gather the people and begin to give some basic training in fighting.
"Lian," Falin yells over to his friend, "Have you seen any of those we trained for the battle with the dragon?"
Lian Saturday March 17th, 2007 3:16:26 AM
"I was of the assumption none survived beyond one or two. But no, I haven't seen any."
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DM Jim: Nickoli killed scores of elves and Parnoth less so, hence 87 dead. There were over 1800 elves to start. There seems to be at least 1500 left as some did not return.
14 elves traveled to find the Emerald Dragons, but only 3 made it to Plateau City.
Gunther Saturday March 17th, 2007 10:08:51 PM
The warrior looks around, disgusted. The only thing that makes him feel better is the knowledge that very soon he will hunt that stupid red down and mount his head on the Tower wall. And then there was Parnoth...that would take more time... Heading off, Gunther checks on the big cat training area to see how it has faired. More than a little frustrated at the way things are, Gunther kicks the dirt. Right now they really need to be taking care of things at the Tower, but of course, they are needed somewhere else. Still, the thought of his new kitty cheers him a little.
Ingrge Saturday March 17th, 2007 11:03:14 PM
Turning to Oxford, Ingrge answers him. "Yes given a bit of time to study a few spells, I could transport all of us given a good visualization of the target area. I would have to make several trips but it could be done in less than an hour."
Joining k'nara for the journey to the Tower Ingrge is annoyed by what he sees and begins to grumble a bit and then steps aside from everyone and seems to be staring intently at his new communication ring. Moments later he nods and then begins to softly speak.
"Valdor, Ingrge Nightseer here. Just thought you might want to be made aware that Nickoli, the red dragon you let go, has decided that the New Elenna is a nice place. He paid our tower a visit during the ceremony, We currently have to go save the Star Mage Tower, as it has somehow been over run, but will attend to your red friend when we return."
As he sees that things are being taken care of the best as they can Ingrge then calls Kronnan over to him and explains that the stone brothers will soon be arriving to start construction but meanwhile we are going to add a bit of safety to the tower so that perhaps noone will see what is going on anyway.
Asking K'nara for the little scry protector, He takes it inside of the tower and gives it its first instructions; to block any viewing, spying or scrying of as much of the area around the tower and the tower itself allowing only Valdor DragonStone, Mayor Sturtevant or myself access to viewing the area in question.
Valdor Saturday March 17th, 2007 11:32:54 PM
Valdor replies to Ingrge,"He's no friend of mine. I wouldn't kill even a red dragon that was defenseless. What do you mean, 'a visit'?"
Lian Sunday March 18th, 2007 11:52:11 AM
The monk stands by Knara and waits for command.
K'Nara Sunday March 18th, 2007 2:18:42 PM
(OOC: the elves would have been teleported back to Madryn with the group. K'Nara will be leaving two of them here in the village; Dellintu can return with the Dragons when they go back.)
K'Nara's face is utterly grim. She squeezes her eyes shut and then opens them with a shake of her head.
"Let's inspect Madryn." she says. "See if anyone needs help and do what we can. After we've done that, we can continue helping Oxford until he and his students get to where they need to go."
Attention Players! Sunday March 18th, 2007 2:28:10 PM
This is Donna--just posting a note to formally thank Kent for providing the game's new Dragon icon. Thank you, Kent, you've done a very good job with the artwork there!
8)
Ingrge (conversational post) Sunday March 18th, 2007 6:00:32 PM
still away from the group, Ingrge continues his conversation via the ring.
By friend, I meant the red dragon you let go without killing when we were dealing with Lathiese. By visit he killed a bunch of elves under our protection as well as our household managers, tore up the tower and looted the place. In any case I was just informing you that your kind deed in letting him live seems not to have transferred to the beast. In any case when we return from freeing the StarMage guild tower we will put an end to him.
Milo Monday March 19th, 2007 12:40:02 AM
Moving with purpose, Milo assists with the inspection, allowing his notable skills of detection to make a mental checklist of all the damages. He then moves with purpose to assist any who might require further assistance... or bring them to the attention of those who can assist them, if he is unable.
Olana Monday March 19th, 2007 12:43:26 AM
Olana is glad the group has decided to take a look back home first before they go galavanting off. On reaching the tower, or what's left of it, what she sees upsets her a great deal.
She spends what time she has available asking the surviving elves if they have some kind of action plan if any of these blasted dragons return, whether or not they have supplies, etc etc.
If there are problems foreseen, she'll approach their new friend the minotaur and ask if he'll be able to help in some way.
Dragons.... and what had they themselves just done? Called themselves the very same thing. Signed 'the book' and everything. Oh irony.
((Jim! Shouldn't be too long now. ))
Posting Reports for Monday March 19th, 2007 9:16:17 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the Week of March 12,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JimF--XX2XX K'Nara---XOXXXS Lean-----XXXXSS Milo-----XXOXOS Olana----XOOOOS*< A NO NO! Inger----XXOOOSS*< Another NO NO! Gunther--XOXXOS Aeralia--XOXOX Farlin---XXXO2
Adm Ceil - Valdor also posted here on Saturday - But just a couple of No NO's!
Dm Jim: Split Group Monday March 19th, 2007 10:29:15 AM
OOC: Please state where you are: Tower of Sayrd or Golden Griffin.
I am traveling so my posting will not always be at noon this week.
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Oxford raises an eyebrow at Lian "Have you seen how many students there are? I can not teleport them all and we have several stops to make to pick up other students for this years class. It is much more effecient to travel by horse. That is unless you can help us teleport in addition to Ingrge?"
Oxford give a sigh of relief hen Ingrge offers help "When you come back we can discuss the teleporting arrangements. I can take two spells and with one of the take you with me to the next destination. Good luck at your Tower."
Several of the well dress students approach Aeralia "What spells can you do? Can you show us some? Please." Oxford scolds the students softly "Please do not bother Miss Aeralia as she is very busy. And yes we will provide horses for those that need them." Oxford give a quick wink to the sorcereress, and a quick aside to keep the students from her only if she wishes it.
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Gunther upon reaching the tower goes and checks the big cat training area with several elves in tow and they ask "Where is your cat Gunther?"
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Ingrge informs Valdor that his genorosity was not repaid by Nickoli.
Ingrge explains the current situation to Kronnon and he responds "Master Ingrge, I will expect the stone builders guild and help them in any way I can."
Ingrge also sets up the little furry anti-scrying fey creatures and all it says is "Piece of cake." and it heads into the Tower.
Several of the elves ask K'Nara "Mistress, what will you have us do in your absence and how long will you be gone?"
To Olana several elves chorus "If the dragons return, we will be forced to flee, as we have no effective defense."
Milo attempts to be as helpful as possible.
Olana Monday March 19th, 2007 3:43:13 PM
Olana listens grimly to the elves and then says - "I think it's time to set up a few emergency, hidden boltholes - food, weapons caches, whatever the forest will allow." She nods towards Culverwood. "It'll be safer here once the fortifications have been done, but until then... We're never going to be here all the time, so it's important to have a temporary escape plan. Use the forest as only the elves of Culverwood can. See the minotaur over there? See if he can help. That's Kronnon, don't be afraid, he's with us now.
K'Nara Monday March 19th, 2007 3:43:19 PM
K'Nara addresses the survivors of Nikolai's visit.
"If the red dragon--or Parnoth--returns, you are to use your best judgement whatever the situation may be." the blade singer says firmly. "Since Nikolai the Red has taken all there is to take from the tower, there is no reason to believe he'll be back. We--" she nods to the other Emerald Dragons in the group, "--have been requested to aid someone in need, and have promised to do so. We will return as soon as we've given our help. I'm anticipating that will be in two to three weeks. Until then--I have faith that you will do your best."
Once everything is settled within Madryn, K'Nara informs Dellintu that he will be accompanying the Emeralds on their mission, while his two companions will stay in the village.
Then she uses the Mass Teleport ring on everyone returning to Plateau City.
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Dm Jim: The ring of Mass Teleport is usable once per day. You have to wait until tomorrow or fina another way to return - see Ingrge.
Lian Monday March 19th, 2007 4:40:19 PM
The command is given. Knara has spoke and Lian will obey. Though, given half the chance, he would go to the Tower.
Searching is not Lian's thing. He avoids that particular task with great effect.
Gunther Monday March 19th, 2007 4:59:00 PM
The warrior sighs at the elves questions. "She couldn't come vith me dis time. But I vill fix dat very soon." He carefully inspects the facility before heading back to K'nara. He speaks in low tones to her, making sure the elves do not overhear. "K'nara, I don't like leaving dese people defenseless for so long. Perhaps ve should just travel to de Tower by ourselves. Eider dat or ve should use de ring as vell as any oder needed spells so dat ve can get dere sooner." The warrior bows his head. "Vhatever you decide."
Milo Monday March 19th, 2007 8:22:33 PM
Milo sticks close by, though he begins to consider the idea that he may need to spend some time roaming the countryside here looking for suitable locations where people and provisions may easily be hidden on short notice.
Ingrge Monday March 19th, 2007 9:25:56 PM
Kronnan, I will send plans and some materials with to you here as soon as I can and access to the funds you will need to oversee the work that will be done. Meanwhile let's see what we you and the elves can do about coming up with some sort of evacuation and safety plan should the need arise before we are back here in force.
Falin - Tower Monday March 19th, 2007 10:51:14 PM
Falin breathes a little easier when he is told that the elves from the war had not yet returned from their travels home.
Falin will help where needed until summoned to return home.
Aeralia Tuesday March 20th, 2007 12:02:10 AM
"Oh, its quite alright, Master Oxford," Aeralia says, standing at the wizards approach. Terrin stands as well, silently. "We were just finishing up, weren't we," she continues, giving Terrin a glance, who answers with a nod. "We'll catch up again later, friend," as she turns her gaze back to the wizard teacher. Terrin quickly bows, and strides away, seeming to disappear after slipping behind a tree some short distance off.
"And the use of a horse would be most appreciated, Master Oxford," the young woman says, smiling sweetly to the crippled magician, before turning her attention to his students.
"Alright then, spells, is it?" Aeralia ponders, looking over the well dressed students gathered around. "Afraid theres nothing really flashy or exciting that I'd be able to show you," she says, continuing to consider what she could actually show. She really wasn't up for trying to scare or impress them with a grand illusion, and she wasn't certain that Oxford would like her tampering with the minds and will of his students before they even got to their school.
"What sort of spells are you all working on?" Aeralia questions, really not knowing what caliber of wizardry entry level students in the Star Mage Guild would possess. She briefly looks over the remainder of the students, even those not gathered before her, trying to determine what walk of life they all might be from.
Lian Tuesday March 20th, 2007 12:06:10 PM
"Wizards." He shakes his head.
K'Nara Tuesday March 20th, 2007 1:02:07 PM
OOC: if the ring is usable only once per day, sorry, my bad.
K'Nara amends her orders: the party will spend the night with the villagers (if the Tower is too badly damaged, they will simply camp nearby), then use the ring to return to Plateau City for Gunther's cat and go meet up with Oxford and the students on the road.
Milo Tuesday March 20th, 2007 10:39:22 PM
Milo nods at K'nara's decision, turning to Olana, "Perhaps before dark we can find a couple of suitable hiding places for our merry band of tower refugees to take shelter in, should either dragon return while we are away." Milo sets out in search of said hiding places that may be nearby.
Ingrge Tuesday March 20th, 2007 11:11:30 PM
Milo can hear Ingrge's mumbled response to his comment about the return of either dragon.
"Oh please let one of them return while we're here, for this time I will dine on dragon flesh, hopefully the greener the better."
Dm Jim: On the Road Wednesday March 21st, 2007 12:07:48 AM
Ooc: Right now the Ring of Mass Teleport is a once per day usage. We are attempting to define the magic item, so it usage may go up to two or three times per day once it is all sorted out.
Nothing is stopping the group from teleporting themselves back using conventional means.
Please list spells from now on.
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Lian seems almost bored with Oxford and the Students, but Aeralia seems to flourish. The more well to do students all circle her and continue to ask her to do spells. The less well off students are much more reserved as they do not seem to know their place yet. The students relate to Aeralia that they are learning cantrips and defensive first level spells and they gladly demonstrate for the Sorceress and beg for her to show them higher level spells.
Sutton ties the panther to the back of one of the wagons and gets scratched for his efforts. The cat is none too pleased, even though Sutton tried to be gentle it is not his animal of expertise.
Herterona stops by to see off Lian, Oxford and Aeralia. "Good luck and travel fast. The High Lord Mayor wants the Dragons to stop by the Grey Elven Seerer, Sagtome, to have your futures read." Herterona hands over a scroll and box to Aeralia "Please give these to Sagtome, and it will smooth things over and speed things along. Sagetome lives in a warren about one mile off the road out of Luzon." The scroll is sealed with Sturdevant's seal.
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The Tower of Sayrd is still habitable, but there is damage to the roof. The floors below are in good shape if not a bit dusty.
Ingrge starts to give instructions to Kronnen and he takes a few notes.
Milo spends time in Culverwood and looks for hideouts.
The group from the Tower of Sayrd teleports themselves back to the Golden Griffin the next morning. Oxford has left word for the Emerald Dragons to meet him and the Students in the town of Luzon. Oxford will be leaving Luzon by wagon after another healthy breakfast.
Oxford left with Lian and Aerelia and the fawning students. The three wood elves, lead by Dellintu also accompany the group to Luzon. The group pushes hard and makes 30 miles on the road and stops in the farming community to pick up a raggedy girl of 15 years that seems heartbroken to be leaving her parents and her farm.
K'Nara Wednesday March 21st, 2007 1:33:33 PM
Although she could have sworn that the elves that had gotten to Plateau City had teleported back to Madryn with the majority of the group, K'Nara finds out that they did not. Oh, well.
K'Nara aids in whatever way she can to help the villagers, assuring them the the Emeralds will not be gone long...and then they will insure that no other such dragon visits will occur ever again.
Once their business in Madryn is finished (and the proper time period has passed), K'Nara once more uses the Mass Teleport ring.
Lian Wednesday March 21st, 2007 2:27:44 PM
First time 'alone' with Aeralia and these flashy magic upstarts are flirting. "M'lady must save her most powerful spells for any foes we may encounter in our journey. When there is down time, she can do as you ask if she wishes." He glares at the students and avoids looking at the sorceress.
Not needing food at this time, the monk stands prepared for travel. He seeks berries for use with his Goodberry spells.
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Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3)
Milo Wednesday March 21st, 2007 8:47:43 PM
Having little apparent luck in a single night of searching, Milo is quiet as they return to the Golden Griffin, and clearly ready to get on the road again.
Ingrge Wednesday March 21st, 2007 9:51:24 PM
Before leaving, Ingrge writes down some instructions for Kronnan and sends a message for the Stone Brothers (building dwarves) to come and begin work on the plans and directives that he has left with Kronnan, and gives Kronnan the access to the building funds to use as directed and as needed.
Gunther d20+16=29 Wednesday March 21st, 2007 10:23:09 PM
The cat trainer makes a very quick detour back to the circus to pick up his new kitties before he joins up with the caravan. On the way he rents out three horses to pull the cages. Grinning all the way back, the warrior practically trips over himself as he shows the cages to K'nara. "Look...new kitties. Isn't it great? But don't vorry, I von't let dem get in de vay. And just look at de little vons...aren't dey so cute?? I vould have taken dem back to de Tower, but I'm vorried dat von of de dragons vould attack again. And vith all dese people traveling...maybe I can even get some training done vill ve travel." Looking very much like a kid in the candy shop, Gunther retrieves Thaeri and gives her a big playful hug. "We've got a lot of work to do girl. This new kitty doesn't know much and she's got a lot to learn. Can you help me teach her how to be a good girl?" Gunther looks hopefully over at the panther, knowing that there might be some jealously or even anger.
OOC: Handle animal for Deliala=29 for acceptance.
Off To School
DM Jim d100=60 Wednesday March 21st, 2007 11:46:32 PM
OOC: The group is on the road now. No more Catacombs transactions. If you are not in the Catacombs right now you are out of luck. Once your transactions are complete, please update your character sheet and send it to me.
I was working with Nellie off line on the Dire Lions and will rule that she picked them up prior to leaving Plateau City. The Lions are part of the Caravan the left the City the day before on its way to Luzon.
I want spells posted for all spell users (or spell slots).
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In the morning the group that was at the Tower of Sayrd, teleports back to the Golden Griffin and find the message from Oxford. Oxford left the day previous, when they we at the Tower of Sayrd and is expected in the Luzon.
Kronnon reads his instructions and nods at Ingrge "Will do Master Dragon."
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OOC: In order to catch everyone up, I am going to have Ingrge teleport everyone to Luzon. Kent please list your spells for Ingrge and mark off the teleport.
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Ingrge gets the group to Luzon with little trouble and it only takes a half hour to find Oxford, Sutton, Lian, and Aeralia. The townfolk have surrounded the caravan and are watching the dire lions in their cages and the panther tied tot he back of the back wagon. The panther does not seem pleased, even with the crowd throwing scraps of food at the big cats.
Oxford and Sutton are attempting to get the students back into the wagons, but they seem to be enjoying all of the attention. It is even harder when the missing Emerald Dragons are spotted. Oxford seems happy to have all the Dragons back, but is slightly distracted by their effect on his students.
The female dire Lion roars at the sight of Gunther and as one the crowd jumps back. Gunther thinks it is a good sound.
Several of the student jump back out of the wagons and race to Ingrge "Did you teleport here?" one asks. Another counters "I bet he fly or polymorphed."
Aeralia hands K'Nara the sealed scroll and box that Herterona gave her.
It takes another half hours to get the students back in the wagons and Sutton is grumbling the whole time. "We will now have to camp after dark."
The two wagons and carriage start moving followed by the three lion cages, including lions. Sutton has a cow and ten extra horses to change out as needed. Sutton approaches Gunther "What are you going to feed the beasts. I bought them a cow yesterday, but they ate the whole thing. The second one is yours as well."
Lian can see the hills that Herterona described shortly after getting on the road. It is up in the hills where the warren of Sagetome is.
Lian roll a DC 13 survival check to find berries for your spell.
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Everyone roll a DC 24 will save, Olana fails hers for not having supplied her character sheet. Two saves are required by Lian and Aeralia.
Jan it could get alot worse......soon.
Aeralia d20+7=25 d20+7=15 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 12:42:03 AM
Aeralia smiles at Lian's assitance in keeping the students from pestering her. "He's right, of course. Perhaps later, I might have an opportunity to show you all a few spells, but it will have to wait for now." She raises an eyebrow ever so briefly at the monks composure, though quickly hiding any hint of surpise she might have or show. Was that a bit of jealousy?
During the travel, Aeralia tries to stay close (but not to close) to the Dire lions and panther. With Gunther's absence, the sorceress knows the beasts might be ill tempered, so she keeps her charming spell fresh in her mind, should any mishaps occur before the cat trainer returned.
When the caravan has any breaks, the young woman does her best to chat a little with each of the students, at least trying to learn their names, if nothing else. She does her best to keep the conversations brief, especially in the case of more talkative students.
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Aeralia quickly hands off the box and scroll to K'nara when the other dragons return, relaying the information Herterona gave. "We're supposed to see a Elven Seer, Sagtome, on the way, and give these, to have our fortunes told."
"How are things at the tower?" Aeralia questions her companions, as they saddle up and begin to move.
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OOC: Made the first Will save (25 vs. DC 24), failed the second (15 vs. DC 24)
Lian d20+22=28 d20+11=25 d20+8=18 6d4(2+2+2+1+2+2)+8=19 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 7:37:30 AM
Lian keeps close to the lead wagon and keeps his eyes open for trouble. (untrained Survival for the berries 18, Listen 28 and Spot 25) Finding what he needs, the monk casts his Goodberry tattoo using all three charges. (19 berries) He offers three berries to Aeralia. ------------------------------ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50/50 charges)(2d8+3)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+5=21 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:33:20 AM Will Save 21
After seeing the destruction at the tower Falin is almost happy to be back to escorting the caravan.
He quickly gets to the caravan through the throngs of people. OOC: Do the wagons have hard tops, soft tops, or are they open?
If the wagons are hard topped then Falin will climb on top of one of them to give him better line of sight around the caravan. Otherwise he will ride one of the horses.
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ooc: Dm Jim: The wagons have soft tops that can be removed. They are made of heavy canvas
K'Nara d20+11=27 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 2:45:54 PM
(OOC: Will save is 27.)
K'Nara remembers to tell Kronnon that getting the Tower repaired is a priority so that two ballistae may be mounted on the Tower and manned 24/7...she wants the village to have some kind of protection while the Emeralds are away. She adds that the logical development of the village should also occur while the Emeralds are away, as the building fund is also supposed to help out with that, too.
"I trust your judgement." she tells the minotaur.
After the teleport, K'Nara grins at Gunther's enthusiasm about his newest acquisition. (OOC: Nellie, how many dire lions did Gunther manage to get?)
"You know I'll help you any way I can, Gunther." she assures him. Aeralia gives K'Nara the items she got from Herterona and stows them safely away.
"The tower suffered a bit of damage, Aeralia," the blade singer says to the sorcerer, "I'm hoping that Kronnon will be able to get it repaired so that it can be used to defend Madryn as soon as possible."
Then there's something not quite right in the atmosphere... (OOC: insert Will Save here.)
Olana Thursday March 22nd, 2007 6:23:49 PM
((Auto Will Save Fail))
Still not too happy about leaving home when it was still in disrepair and therefore vulnerable, Olana appears a little distracted. They didn't have chance to mourn the dead or anything.
As an aside, she wonders at one point just how many cats Gunther was going to accumulate.
Milo d20+11=15 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:43:12 PM
Milo remains near Olana the entire time, having no interest in the large predatory cats or the crowd. (OOC: Failed Will Save DC 15)
Ingrge d20+15=26 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 9:48:43 PM
Will Save: DC 26 / DC 28 vs enchantment
After getting things settled with Kronnan, (Jim expect an email from me in the next day or so detailing what we will be trying to accomplish) Ingrge gets everyoone together and takes them all back to the inn and the caravan.
Overhearing the students, he quickly replies.
"It was indeed a teleport spell I used this time, and though I have flown and changed shape a few times, I much prefer to ride my horse or walk. I relly would rather not end up sticking halfway out od a tee that had grown up where There once was none when I teleport to someplace I thought I knew." (this last bit was said in a way as to make the students wonder if he is kidding or not.)
"So Gunther, are you planning on your own large cat preserve somewhere near the castle?"
As they all get situated, Ingrge goes around and hands each of the Emeralds the party magic item they are going to be carrying. As he drops each off he makes sure to remind them to use them when needed on whomever needs them and not to forget about them.
After that he approaches the three elves. Looking at them he carefylly looks them over making sure to find a way to tell the twins apart by other than their class.
"I know that you have a bit of equipment of your own, but the we would like to thank you for your help and your courage and your desire to come along and help us as you can, so we bought a few little things for each of you.
He then hands Dellintu two rings, He hands Donara a ring and some bracers, and finally he hand Sonara two rings as well.
I hope that this will be the first of many such rewards for your loyalty and courage.
He then takes Dellintu aside and hands him a wand and lets him know what is expected of him while carrying it.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Fork in the Road Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:04 PM
OOC: I want spell lists for those that have not posted them: Good job Lian and Aeralia.
Kent please provide typical spell lists for the 2 wood elves.
Also update your character sheets with the party magic that Ingrge has given out, or continually post it at the bottom of your post (good job Lian). If it is only on your character sheet, you best send me an update or you will not be allowed to use it, and the new magic looks very useful.
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The sun is shining and the group is making good time. The sight of the large cats and the armed band give the group full use of the road. Most travelers give way and stand and stare.
The country side is open and pleasant. Farms and meadows and small copses of trees over rolling low hills.
The Emeralds reaquaint themselves on the road and everyone is updated as to what happened at the Tower of Sayrd. The students pay particular attention as there are now 15 of them and they seem to be everywhere attempting to eavesdrop on the Dragon.
One of the bolder students asks K'Nara "Did you kill the dragons yet that ate your elf friends?"
Aeralia hands K'Nara the gifts to Sagetome and she stows them away.
Lian has stopped at a fork in the road. The two wagons and the carriage, along with the three trailing dire lion cages continue to rattle down the road. Lian gives Aeralia three of the fresh goodberrys as he inspects the new trail, that looks to be the area the Herterona described as the path to Sagetome.
Ingrge's blue eyes see an arcane mark, a very old one, as he can only make out some of the symbol. Definately of elvish design. The mark is 100 feet off the road on a large flat rock, next to the thin trail.
Dellintu and the twins kneel before Ingrge "Master wizard you are too kind to your humble servants. Thank you." Dellintu intones as he seems very moved. Dellintu continues "What are our tasks while traveling with the Dragons?"
Falin looks for the best line of sight and finds it in the drivers seat of the wagons. the specially designed carriage is driven by Oxford and is out front. Sutton drive the next wagon and the student rotate driving the trail wagon. It is not a task that seems to be taken up by the better dress and outfitted students. There seems to be two classes of students, those from money and those that are not.
Milo keeps to himself and spends his time with the normally quite Olana.
Gunther's panther does not leave his side, once untied, and does not seem to like the new feline additions.
The cow is very noisy as she like Milo does not like being so close to the big cats. The cats will have to be feed sometime to day and the cow just may know what is coming......
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The Dragons gather around Lian at the fork in the road eating some of the trail dusk and smelling cages that need to be cleaned.
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DC 35 spell craft check for bonus information.
Gunther Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:25 PM
Patting Sutton on the back, Gunther smiles. "I've got some magic dat vill help vith dat. But dey vill like dey cow, I'm sure."
The warrior laughs at Ingrge's comment. "Vell, I vasn't really vanting anoder kitty, but de circus vasn't taking care of dese, and I couldn't let dem treat dem like dat..." Gunther looks over at the female lion and her two cubs. "If ve need to, I'll release dem in de vild. But I vas tinking dat maybe de cubs vould be a goot security force for de Tover ven ve get back..." Gunther shrugs his shoulders. "A lot of it depends on how dey take to de training."
Gunther d20+16=27 d20+16=31 d20+16=24 Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:56:21 PM
OOC: Jim, you beat my post by 21 seconds.
Gunther spends all of the time on the road amoung the big cats, making sure to reassure Thaeri. Since he can talk directly to her through his wreathes, he spends a large portion of the time talking with her. He lets her know that these lions will never take her place. As soon as there is a break, Gunther heads into the each of the stalls to clean them. Then works with each of the lions, working on getting them used to the way he smells and moves, as well as beginning to teach them. He quickly runs the female through her previous training (Stay, come and heel) making sure that they work as a team. Then he moves on to the new trick of Attack. After he is done with the mother, Gunther moves on to the cubs, working on the fundamental command of Stay.
Dm Jim: Gunther passed all of the training, but it takes a week to completely train to a new trick. Much reinforcement is necessary.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+10=19 d20+11=27 d20+22=30 d20-1=15 d20+12=23 Friday March 23rd, 2007 5:20:12 PM
The monk stands in the road, lavendar ioun stone floating about, hoping to get inspiration about which fork to take. "So, which way? We shouldn't linger." He looks about for ambush without trying to look like he sees anything. (If he does see an ambush or anything else, he will attempt to decern body language and actions taken by the potential foe.)
Spellcraft 19, Spot 27, Listen 30, Bluff 15, Sense Motive 23 ------------------------------ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Falin d20+19=33 Friday March 23rd, 2007 7:16:44 PM OOC: You will have an updated CS from me by the end of the weekend
As the wagons slow to a stop Falin stands to look and see what the others are deciding. Falin looks down both roads to see what he can see. (Spot 33)
Ingrge d20+29=35 d20+23=34 Friday March 23rd, 2007 10:16:22 PM
Finishing his conversation with Dellintu, Ingrge's eye catches the old arcane mark and carefully moves a bit closer in order to see it more clearly.
When not talking to the elves about their duties and responsibilities, Ingrge spends some time with the less well dressed students, even to the point of doing some of the dirtier chores and such with them.
Spell craft DC 35, Knowledge Arcana DC 34
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Fork in the Road II Saturday March 24th, 2007 8:30:48 AM
OOC: Four Posters is not good over 32 hours. I am looking for a decision and so are the people that posted. I can not make decisions for the group, just present options.
I waited to post this morning to see if more people posted, this will only happen rarely. Please post every 24 hours as I try hard to do the same. I realize that life can get in the way and takes presidence, but it will slow the game down and make things very painful for those that do not post during combat.
It is difficult to interact with a player that does not post, from a player and Dm point of view.
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Ingrge gets the feeling that there is divinatation magic at work. Wheather it is effecting him or the entire group he is not sure as he did not see the source of the magic.
Ingrge helps out the half of the students that had a harder start in life and they are thrilled, especially when he helps with the chores. Those students that came from money, still do not help out but still pester Ingrge with questions. "Have you ever frozen a monster?" and "Have you ever taken control of a enemies mind?" and "Can you make magic items, I have a bet that says you can?"
Falin sees the wagons start to move down the main road and can see the road disapear over a low hill about a mile down the way. There is a farm to the right and some light trees to the left of the road. It is on the left side of the road that the smaller trail winds up a low hill and dissappears into the trees about 150 yards away.
Lian understands the need for speed and asks which path the Emeralds will take.
Gunther spends hours with his cats following the group. It is very time consuming work, but it is a labor of love. The new dire lions seem to be taking to the cat trainer as he has a gentler hand than the previous (headless) trainer. The panther is not as concerned about Gunthers attentions as he is about being eaten. The lioness is definately attempting to show dominance, no matter what Gunther does (at least during day 1).
Falin Saturday March 24th, 2007 9:52:19 AM
"There is a farm to the right and some light trees to the left of the road. It is on the left side of the road that the smaller trail winds up a low hill and disappears into the trees about 150 yards away." Falin tells the party through his ring. "I don't think it would hurt to go to the farm and get our bearings."
Thaeri (Jay) Saturday March 24th, 2007 10:05:43 PM
(Nellie, would you like me to start playing Thaeri soon?)
The panther watches Gunther, ears flat to her head. She mews forlornly as the trainer 'plays' with the much larger cats.
Yes, Jay that would be great. I'll try to get you the info tonight or tomorrow.---Nellie
K'Nara Sunday March 25th, 2007 11:30:46 PM
If Oxford doesn't object, K'Nara proposes that the group take the path that will get them to Sagetome (assuming that the path with the rune is the correct one.)
OOC: K'Nara is supposed to have a spell list, too...I have to dig it up. Hopefully by next post. Aaaack!
Posting Report for Monday March 26th, 2007 6:52:38 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of March 19,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXXXS K'Nara---XXXXO-S Lean-----XXXXXS Milo-----XXXXO Olana----XOOXO *missing three days. Inger----XXXXX Gunther--OOXXO *Missing three days. Aeralia--XOOXO *Missing three days. Farlin---XOOXXS
Adm Ceil - Three of the players miss three days of posting, Is there a problem creeping in here??
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Dm Jim: I expect the next combat will take care of the poor posting problem, when all the poor poster die!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I say that out loud, opps. THe bad thing is that the poor posters may take some of their friends down with them, which would be a shame.
Nellie: Actually, I posted 4 times last week. Monday March 19th, 2007 4:59:00 PM Wednesday March 21st, 2007 10:23:09 PM Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:26:25 PM (21 sec. after DM post) Thursday March 22nd, 2007 11:56:21 PM
Couldn't post on Friday because I was on vacation.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Monday March 26th, 2007 12:15:57 PM
"Which way do you suppose we should go?"
Lian offers Gunther's kitties a couple berries a piece if they eat them. "Gunther if they eat these, maybe they won't starve for human or elf flesh." He snickers. ------------------- Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim: Split Time Monday March 26th, 2007 12:53:59 PM
OOC: Three posters in 52 hours, not a good sign of game health.
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Falin suggest going to the farm
K'Nara asks Oxford his opinion before heading up the path.
The panther, Thaeri, seem ready to lead Gunther anywhere away from the dire lions.
Oxford smiles at K'Nara "You are not bound to us. We are just grateful to have you along. Borrow the extra horses and do what you must. We will continue down the road. I am sure you can catch us. We are pushing hard, but we are fully laden and pulling the three lion cages."
Before leaving Lian tries the berries on the lions, but it appears the big cats hanker more fro fresh meat. The lioness snaps at the Hand of Domi.
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OOC: Oxford has enough extra horses for all of the Emerald Dragon.
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The Emeralds (horsed or not) move up the path at K'Nara's insistance. Ingrge and his blue eyes notice an arcane mark of the same design as the first (very old) every 200 yards or so. The mark is placed on a large flat rock each time.
The group is slowly rising as they climb a low hill. Toward the top of the hill is a large rock outcropping and a deep cave. TO one side of the rocks is a half acre garden that looks well cared for.
As the cave narrows, about 40 feet in the back is a large wood frame blocking the way. The wood is very old and appears to be the back of a fine piece of furniture.
Not far from the wood panel is a well used wheel barrow and a set of small gloves and some gardening tools, all very worn. There even seems to be a worn path in the rock from the wheel barrow to the garden.
Gunther d20+16=32 Monday March 26th, 2007 4:16:36 PM
Gunther makes sure he spends more time with the female lioness than with the cubs. He is gentle, but firm. Noting her dominant actions, Gunther redoubles the training, making sure that she is only allowed to eat when she is submissive. (Handle Animal=32 to work on Dominance)
Falin d20+19=31 d20+19=37 Monday March 26th, 2007 4:46:41 PM OOC: Did anyone say anything about the arcane mark? Just wondering.
Going with the other Talons, Falin dismounts as they approach the rock outcropping and see the garden. He stops for a moment to look and listen.
Listen 31 Spot 37
Olana d20+15=19 d20+15=22 d20+15=31 Monday March 26th, 2007 5:00:46 PM
Taking up the rear guard as they move along, Olana keeps watch, just in case someone is attempting to join this party. She'll glance at the trail on either side, too, and see if there are any tracks that might tell any tales of other recent traffic other than themselves.
Listen Dc 19 Spot DC 22 Survival DC 31
((1st draft CS done and sent. I'll make sure I'm in here every day from now on.))
Milo d20+26=38 d20+24=34 Monday March 26th, 2007 7:33:43 PM
Milo scouts ahead of the party, careful to remain as hidden as possible. (OOC: Moving at full speed for Hide DC 33 and Move Silently DC 29.)
Aeralia d20-1=9 d20-1=7 Monday March 26th, 2007 7:37:52 PM
Taking note from Ingrge's interaction with the students, Aeralia will accompany the elven wizard in assisting the students with their chores. She takes well to the work, having been accustom to it in her time working in Plateau City years ago, quickly catching on to tasks that'd need done.
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As they began to head up the trail slowly, Aeralia murmurs a spell quickly, a pinch of talcum and powdered silver sprinkling lightly against the sorceresses closed eyes as she finishes the incantations. She glances about quickly, before resting her gaze on Ingrge, and his softly glowing blue eyes. "Master Ingrge, What sort of divinations do you keep active? That way I can save magics for other situations, if you've already capable of them or have them up already."
The young sorceress continues to glance about quickly, wondering what sort of tricks and protections a powerful seer might have. Thinking of her own divinations, and ones she abandoned, Aeralia's mind quickly wonders to her past. With her job in the circus, she used to read the minds of customers (without consent), to better know what they wanted, what they feared, to spice up and tailor her illusions to the crowd. She'd since then given up the practice out of good concscience, having invaded on a few to many personal memories when she'd rather not have.
'Your not in here are you?' Aeralia ponders within her own mind, still wondering what sort of detections the Elven seer might use. 'If so, we come at the wish of Herterona of Plateau City.' She mentally whips herself for thinking poorly of the use of the divination, especially now that she was considering its of possible use upon her. Thinking it best, the young brunette does her best to push the thoughts from her mind.
No real way of knowing weather her ideas were correct or not, the young sorceress continues to glance around catiously, waiting to see what unfolds.
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OOC: Cast See Invisibility. Spot DC 9, Listen DC 7
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Ingrge d20+29=44 d20+23=35 Monday March 26th, 2007 8:35:24 PM
Continuing to help and talk with only those students actually doing work and chores, ngrge pretends to not hear the others' questions or just politely nods to them and continues working. Every now and then he moves closer to the old arcane marks to get a closer look and to see if they are actually still legible. spell craft DC 44, knowledge arcana DC 35.
At Arelia's question, Ingrge looks up, "You know you are the first in our group to have asked me about my eyes. A short while ago I cast and made permanent two spells upon my eyes. So that I may always see things that are invisible and allows me arcane sight of this with magical auras, like these old arcane makrs set just off the path. I also sense some divination magic around us or targeting us. I'm not sure which.
As for other divination spells, well I always have a number as that is my specilization area. (he will tell her exaclty which he has currently memorized. They are the spells that have # after them) As such I never use spells from the enchanment school."
As K'nara shifts the Talons to move up the path, Ingrge pauses a moment and then using the Ring contacts their leader at the front of the group.
"Knara, I think someone or something is watching us. There also are quite a few old arcan marks along the path. Are you sure we need to be going this way? "
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
K'Nara d20+1=11 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 10:58:40 AM
K'Nara looks around the area as she receives Ingrge's message. Using her own ring, she communicates with the elf:
"No, I'm not one hundred percent sure we need to be here...it was just that, given the fact that Sagetome is supposed to be located about a mile or so outside Luzon, I figured that this must be the place. If you think it's too dangerous to remain here, I'll certainly respect your opinion."
However, as she speaks to Ingrge, the wheelbarrow and gloves get her attention and the tall blade singer goes over to them, inspecting them as she speaks.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Tuesday March 27th, 2007 12:08:28 PM
Shivers go down the monk's spine; that feeling of being stalked, but he isn't sure if the lioness is watching him or if it is something else. Through the Ring, as if queued by Ingrge, "Knara, I think we are being followed, but I can't be sure." (Oblivious to any Arcane Mark unless he hears someone mention it.)
[What is the marching order?] _______________________________ Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door Tuesday March 27th, 2007 1:20:46 PM
ooc: Ingrge, did the three wood elves come along with you?
If you are wearing a ring of communication, remember you can only wear two rings.
Ingrge, what ring did you take off to use the communication ring?
(kent:NONE!! Obviously you did not look at Ingrge's updated sheet and catacombs purchases :>) The hand of glory around his neck, is wearing the ring of evasion allowing its use as well as the use of his rings of protection and communication on his hands.) --------------------------------------
Milo scouts ahead of the group and even though he is close by, he is rarely seen.
Olana brings up the rear, keeping a watchful eye out.
The panther spends as much time as possible rubbing up against Gunther, once he is off his horse.
The group investigates the outcropping, wood panel and garden and are not sure what to make of it.
Aeralia calls out to the wood panel and is greated by a faint response.
DC 20 listen check to hear "Eh? What? Speak up? Come in through the chimney or the normal way, Magic. It is always easier to just go away." a soft crackly female voice is heard. The language is Elvish.
THe horses are wandering over to the succulent leaves of the garden.
Lian is disturbed to hear there is magic in the air when Ingrge informs the group of what he found.
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After the voice is heard from behind the wood panel, Ingrge again feels divinatation magic. This time it is targeting the entire area of the rock outcropping. It has a different feel from the eariler sensation.
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DC 30 spot check to see a faint smoke trail on the other side of the hill.
CDM Jerry Tuesday March 27th, 2007 2:25:42 PM
Greetings Dragons!
It is now time to do a thorough evaluation of all games that are 8th level and higher to see if they have what it takes to join the Consortium. We'll do this on the Breakfast Nook board.
Head over and see if you have permissions. We won't start until everyone has posted there.
I'll be in charge of this.
Ingrge d20+23=41 d20+29=39 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 8:05:09 PM
Turning to look directly at the rock outcropping Ingrge suspects that either or both Clairaudience / clairvoyance has been set there and they are currently being listened to, watched or both. He informs the others of his suspicions. Knowledge arcana DC 41, Spellcraft DC 39.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana d20+12=26 Tuesday March 27th, 2007 8:33:14 PM
Olana frowns. So nice to be spied upon and you couldn't return the favour. Still, those horses could start a riot just by trampling over someone's beloved flower bed.
She walks toward the beasts to intercede, talking softly, and will take the reins.
Handle Animal DC 26
Milo d20+17=34 d20+26=33 d20+24=36 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 12:42:08 AM
Milo notes the smoke, and moves quickly that direction, taking care to remain hidden and silent as he approaches. (OOC: Spot check DC 34. Hide DC 33, Move Silently DC 36)
Gunther d20+16=25 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 7:14:19 AM
Gunther sighs as he hears all the information coming off his rings. Why couldn't it just be a simple "Hi, we're here."? He moves along at the rear, ready to take action if any is needed. As he moves along, he wonders when his Catacombs purchases will arrive. Some of those items will definately make life a little easier.
As he waits, he gently strokes Thaeri's coat. "It's ok girl. I won't let the lions hurt anyone. You'll see. It'll work out." He keeps his tone low and comforting, knowing that she is going through a lot of adjustment right now with the addition of the lions (Handle Animal=25).
OOC: Jim, please do not forget that Theari and Gunther can talk directly to each other via Gunther's wreathes.
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Dm JIm: Completely missed that Nellie. That will help alot.
Falin d20+17=35 d20+16=35 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 8:03:32 AM
Falin hears the voice ask who is there and he looks around to see if anyone is going to answer.
Falin notes the smoke and lets everyone know over the ring.
K'Nara d20=11 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:09:31 PM
K'Nara looks around to see if she can spot anything, frowning. (OOC: it's highly unlikely with a mere 12 (forgot to roll with the +1, oh well.)
"Let's keep our eyes peeled." she says, then heads for the smoke that Falin has pointed out. A chimney entrance, eh? Suddenly it's beginning to look a lot like Yuletide...
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+22=23 d20+11=22 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:46:57 PM
(Spot 22 and Listen 23-nat 1!)
The monk keeps his eyes open.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri (Jay) Wednesday March 28th, 2007 1:50:38 PM
The panther purrs softly, unwilling to take her eyes from the larger cats. 'Brother, they are big, untame, not like me. I am better.' Gunther senses a great jealousy and a vanity that most cats have, from the female.
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DM Jim: Peeerrfect, caught the sense of the situation
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door II Wednesday March 28th, 2007 2:35:48 PM
OOC: The teleportation rings are being written up. In a nut shell:
used 3 times per day 12 person maximum: medium and large creatures (familiars, horses, large cats) count as 1 each. Full round action to activate, put on ring, take off ring, pass around to others and then the originator (K'Nara currently) put the ring back on and poof. You travel with what is on your body only, unless the creature is small sized (free)
For those of you posting at 100% good job. For the rest of you lets try to improve.
Thanks again to Ceil for the background work.
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Milo, like a shadow goes and investigates the smoke and returns a few minutes later to tell the group he found a natural chimney, but the opening is only 6 inches wide at best.
In the mean time Olana keeps the horses for eating the well kept garden.
Ingrge correctly identifies the two spells at work, but what is he going to do with the information?
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200 bonus experence points for Ingrge.
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Cat and trainer communicate effortlessly and the panther expresses her concerns about the nature of the lions and how big predators treat smaller predators, not well under normal circumstances.
Lian has his eyes open, but needs to clear the wax from his ears.
Falin listens to the old voice but waits for others to act.
Aeralia is strangely silent.
K'Nara has visions of sugarplumbs dancing in her head.
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DC 20 listen check "I saw that you were smarter than this. Come in and lets see what the old lizards attack dog wants." A soft aged female voice scolds in old elvish. The voice is behind the sculpted wood panel, that does not appear to be a panel but more of a back of a piece of hand crafted furniture of sorts.
Milo d20+17=27 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 8:28:42 PM
After reporting the chimney, "I think I'll have a look about to see if I can't find a larger opening or door." Milo spends some time (well as much as K'nara allows) searching the area. (OOC: DC 27 Search)
Ingrge Wednesday March 28th, 2007 9:18:02 PM
::approaching the outcrop::
"So, We know you can see and hear us. We have no weapons bared and are not threatening you in any way. So the civilized thing to do would be to properly greet your unexpected guests in person and let us share some food and beverage with you. My name, by the ways is Ingrge Nightseer. and we are the Emerald Dragons"
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Gunther Wednesday March 28th, 2007 9:25:24 PM
Gunther hangs back with Thaeri, waiting to find out who it is that they are visiting. As he waits, he whispers to Thaeri. "I know you are better. Why do you think I talk to you instead of them? But look at the size of them. They will provide a good distraction in a fight while you and I work as a team. I will have to train them first of course. I hope you will be patient with me while I train them."
Aeralia d20+16=34 d20+23=39 Wednesday March 28th, 2007 11:17:54 PM
"You wouldn't want us to be wishing to invade your privacy with divination magics to safely locate a means inside. You've chosen solitude in your living, and we would like to honor your choice," Aeralia says loudly in elvish, struggling with a few words briefly, the young woman having underutilized the delicate language.
"And while there'd be plenty of magical ways to widen or otherwise allow passage through your little chimney, we'd again like to spare the risk of any non-neccesary damage to your home that might result."
After a small pause, "Besides, I'm sure you are well aware that we are in a hurry, and that we'd like not to leave the fledgling wizards traveling ahead unprotected, in these troubling times. Will you not dispense with this trivial test, and allow us to proceed with why we are here?"
Aeralia looks to K'nara, tapping on a scroll case hanging from her side to hint at the box and scroll she'd given the Dragons leader earlier.
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OOC: Dimplomacy 34, and Bluff 39 [Aeralia is sure that the Dragons could find a way in, but she isn't really sure what it is, so added a bluff check for that]
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Olana d20+15=25 Thursday March 29th, 2007 12:55:45 AM
Olana keeps one eye on the horses while looking for a good place to tether them. A smile twitches briefly across her face at Aeralia's pronunciation.
Spot DC 25
Lian d20+11=14 d20+22=38 Thursday March 29th, 2007 5:32:13 AM
Lian stays vigilant as possible. "Who said that?" He looks around dumbly.
(Spot 14, Listen 38)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door III Thursday March 29th, 2007 1:05:44 PM
OOC: Please list spells or spell slots on your character.
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Milo searches the carved wooden panel at the cave mouth. The cave opening is about five feet wide and six feet high. The wood panel does not seem to be attached to the cave wall and is almost flush with the stone. There are no hinges or catches that Milo can find. It does appear to be heavy as it does not move to his touch.
Ingrge and Aeralia call out to the old eleven voice and it ellicits a reply "Ah, responses. You may yet serve the old lizard well. A bit bold even, that I am sure the old lizard will like. Will you prove brash or deft is the question?" Old weezing laughter "I did invite you in, Ingrge. I asked you to magic in. And Lass, I did not think you took me serious about the chimney. That is a good way to ruin my vegtable stew and get yourself cooked. Remember lass that time is a relative thing and has different meanings to different entities." A pause then "Presents?" as Aeralia pats the scroll case.
DC 20 listen check to hear the elvish
Lian asks what is going on.
Olan takes care of the horses and tethers them to a low branch of a tree.
Gunther and his panther spend some quality time together.
K'Nara Thursday March 29th, 2007 3:09:17 PM
K'Nara sighs in relief--no chimney for her! Thank goodness for that.
"I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor, my lady," the blade singer says in Elven, "I am K'Nara Illutu, I lead the group now called the Emerald Dragons. We are here bearing items meant for Sagetome...whom I am hoping is yourself. May we please enter? Not all of us have the means to...'magic ourselves' inside."
Ingrge Thursday March 29th, 2007 8:34:22 PM
"I am getting a bit tired of banying words with someone who won't even do the courtesy of sharing her name. I have withheld being rude and forcing my way in, and would rather not have to as it would be a waste of my spells and I have been overly tested of late and tire of the silliness. I have nothing to prove to you and no desire to be considered worthy or unworthy by someone I do not even know."
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door III supplimental Thursday March 29th, 2007 9:09:23 PM
DC 20 listen check - cackling laughter "K'Nara, self proclaimed leader of many, I am Sagetome and you are not two legged lizards if you can not magic in here. It is always the case for those reputed to be of your kind." The language is still elvish.
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ooc: Feel free to continue to post. I will still post again tomorrow around noon.
Kent Thursday March 29th, 2007 9:53:03 PM
(OOC: Jim I am out of town until Sunday with 110 5th graders on an overnight field trip and will not be able to post tomorrow.)
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Dm Jim: You have your hands full!!
Gunther Thursday March 29th, 2007 10:22:34 PM
Taking a look around and overhearing some of the cross chatter, Gunther sighs. Magic in....magic in. Wonder if we all have to go in. Suppose Ingrge could Teleport us in. Such precautions now a days. Ugg. He looks over at Thaeri. "Sister...sometimes the two leggers can be so complex. I really think your kind has it right. A couple of quick scratches and maybe a bite or two and everything's all over."
Laughing merrily, Gunther catches sight of the Catacombs delivery person. Grinning in anticipation, he eagerly opens the packages. "Look Thaeri...toys."
Aeralia d20-1=19 d20+3=15 d20-1=15 Thursday March 29th, 2007 10:34:15 PM
Closing her eyes lightly, the young sorceress concentrates for a few moments, mentally casting her own divination spell. Her eyes glow a soft blue as she opens them, much like Ingrge's, and Aeralia glances about briefly to gauge any magical aura's in the area. The woman then moves beside the wood panel/piece of furniture, inspecting it slowly, looking both for further magical auras, and whether the wood seems to be blocking any additional entrances of any sort.
"What did she say?" Aeralia questions her companions with a small bit of frustration, not understanding the elven at such a low volume. "I suppose we can use the ring, if she absolutely won't give in, right? Ingrge, can you get a look inside with any divinations?"
"And if she's going to be testing us, just let me know when I can start tearing down her spells," Aeralia adds, continuing to look about the panel. "Our methods need not be known, if its going to be like this."
"And Speak Up!" she adds loudly in elvish, almost a yell towards the panel.
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OOC: Silent, Still Arcane Sight. Listen 19, Search 15, Spot 15 (to attempt to locate the sensor for the Clairvoyance/Audience, since she can see both its magical aura, and through its invisibility)
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Milo Friday March 30th, 2007 12:42:59 AM
Milo shrugs, "The door is a bit heavy for me to open. Any ideas?"
Olana d20+15=23 Friday March 30th, 2007 11:51:16 AM
Making sure the horses are tied well and settled, Olana wanders over toward the commotion. Something must be up, because by the sounds of it Ingrge had already lost his temper.
"Huh. Door doesn't have a handle," she says, noting the obvious. Seeing that the magically inclined in the party are looking for any tricks, she doesn't figure there's anything she can do. Unless that wasn't the door.
She takes time to look at the ground - evidence of wear; foot traffic that might lead into a hidden entrance.
Spot DC 23
((OOc - race weekend. I'm now off till Sunday night. Jim, I'll let you have those amendments on Monday morning.))
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Have fun!
Lian Friday March 30th, 2007 12:25:25 PM
Walking over to Ingrge, the monk smiles. "We having a problem? Need me to make a hole or are you going to open it your way.... messy?" The elf laughs.
K'Nara Friday March 30th, 2007 1:05:53 PM
K'Nara begins rummaging around in her backpack for that bag that contains the extra scrolls.
"Hmmm..." she hums to herself as she produces the bag and then proceeds to rummage through it, too, "...brass bottle--no...staff--no...ahhhhh HA!" She holds aloft a scroll.
"Who wants to cast a Knock spell...?" K'Nara asks with a grin.
Dm Jim: Knock on the Door IV Friday March 30th, 2007 3:08:27 PM
Ingrge is a bit frustrated at the old womens antics, but maintains his control.
Milo asks what to do?
Gunther plays with the new toys that were delivered for Theari.
Lian asks if brute force is needed. I would seem to be a shame to destroy the carved wood, it almost seems like artwork. The delicate scrollwork and the intricate animal and plant details carved in the surface.
Olana has taken care of the horses and wonders if there is another entrance.
Aeralia and Ingrge each locate the Clairvoyance/Clairaudiance sensor in the top of the rock outcropping about 25 feet above the groups heads.
Aeralia asks if the ring is an option.
K'Nara rummages through her pack and finds a knock scroll and hold it up.
DC 20 listen check (language elvish) "A ring, the Lass has..." Then cackling laughter "A knock spell, I will remember that for a century." much more laughter.
Milo Friday March 30th, 2007 5:42:01 PM
Milo snorts at K'nara's offer, "I wish, but I'll let one of the learned do the honors, since I don't ready hocus pocus so well."
Falin Friday March 30th, 2007 11:05:12 PM OOC: I appologize. Moving, tornadoes, and then a blizzard. All just in the first day. We are holed up in Alamagordo at a best western.
"Well, maybe we should go in. Sounds like she is expecting us." says Falin.
Gunther d20+16=33 Saturday March 31st, 2007 11:09:26 AM
Unwraping the packages, Gunther finds the new collars. Grinning ear to ear, he heads into the cages and puts the collars on the dire lions (cubs first, then female). He moves slowly so as not to frighten them, first spending some time playing with them before he quickly puts the collars on (Handle Animal=33). Then he fishes a small stone out of the Catacombs delivery bag and heads over to Theari. With a small flick of his wrist, he gently throws the stone toward the panther's head where it begins to orbit. Patting her gently, he says "There. That ought to help. Now you don't have to hunt for food unless you want to."
As the others decide what to do about the door, Gunther speaks into his ring. "Do you need me to come with you? Odervise I can keep a vatch out here vile I look after de kitties."
Ingrge d4+13=15 Sunday April 1st, 2007 9:05:14 AM
(OOC: Jim, Is it the same day that we left or was there a night in there already?)
Ingrge looks around a moment and then taking a step to where he hopes he is out of sight of the clarvoyance spell. Takes a minute to cast a spell of his own, and soon there are 13 little constructs quietly floating around his head.
Separating them in to two groups of 10 and 5 He directs the 10 to: Form a ring 700 yards out around him and watch for anything dangerous that is coming our way. Return to report when you spot it.
To the group of five he dirsects them to: Go carefully down the chimney. Spread out in the room you find. Observe. One return immediately with room details, Others return in 3 minute intervals.
Once cast and on their way, Ingrge retunds to the front of the cave adjusting his robe.
The three elves are gathered around together ralking about what they are hearing and what they might tey to do to help.
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Posting Reports for Monday April 2nd, 2007 7:38:10 AM
The Emerald Dragons For the Week of March 26,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXX2X K'Nara----XXXXX Lian------XX2XX Gunther---XO2XOS*Nellie belives in making up for her missing posts> Olana-----XXOXX Milo------XO2X2 Aeralin---XOXXO Inger-----XXXXOS Farlin----OO2XX
Adm Ceil - Onlt Three players Missed one post this week and TWO players Missed tow days of posting this week.
Lian Monday April 2nd, 2007 11:55:45 AM
The hand of Domi waits for the order. He doesn't think twice about the 'beauty' of the carvings.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Monday April 2nd, 2007 12:41:03 PM
Seeing as there aren't any takers, K'Nara decides to try reading the Knock scroll herself and casting the spell at the door with no handle.
"I still have to say that I feel funny about this...like it's breaking and entering or something." the blade singer says with a sigh, then--squaring her shoulders--unfurls the scroll and casts the Knock spell from it.
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door V Monday April 2nd, 2007 1:46:16 PM
ooc: It is the next day Kent. Mark off your prying eyes spell and list the spell you are casting in the future. I knew this one, but may not know the next one you post.
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K'Nara casts her knock spell and all it illicits is waves of laughter from behind the large carved wood panel.
Ingrge tries a different tact and cast his prying eyes spell and sends several to the natural chimney that Milo found.
After a few minutes of waiting, the eye that was going down the chimney starts to see light. In fact it has come to the back of a fire, not roaring, but a fire none the less.
Before the eye crosses the fire to enter the room, it transmits back what appears to be a very large and dark room. There are many shadows everywhere as the fire is the only illumination in the room. The eye does see long silver hair and tiny sandled feet that a green dress almost covers. Sagetome must be tending to the fire or what she is cooking. Looking up the eye sees the face of a anciant elvish women with white unseeing eyes and a heavily lined face.
There appear to be large things in the shadows against the wall and what may be the middle of the room.
The eye crosses the fire and is destroyed.
DC 20 listen check to hear in elvish " Oooh. Clever and sneaky. How refreshing. What is wrong with the obvious."
The other 14 eyes await Ingrge's commands.
Gunther is pleased with his new toys and tries them out on his cats.
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Ooc: Nellie the Dire Lions are actually with the wagons that are still moving. Are you with the group or your cats?
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The rest of the group is getting a bit frustrated. What will Lian do?
It is a shame that Aeralia did not speak as had caught the seers attention at one point.
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00C: Missing posts can cause the game to drag and this senario is. It was not suppose to be difficult to find a way in.
Falin Monday April 2nd, 2007 1:55:17 PM
Falin looks at K'Nara with her knock spell and hopes for the best. When it does not work he walks forwards and merely knocks on the door.
"May we come in?" He asks.
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door V supplimental Monday April 2nd, 2007 2:18:29 PM
DC 20 listen check in elvish "Of course you may, but only if you are two legged lizards. If you are two legged lizards then you can magic in." More cackling laughter as Sagetome is enjoying herself.
Lian Monday April 2nd, 2007 3:49:22 PM
"Um, obvious?" the monk thinks for a moment. He leans over and gives a thunderous rap on the panel. "Anyone home...? May we come in?"
Aeralia d20-1=13 Monday April 2nd, 2007 4:55:06 PM
(OOC: Technically I cheated posting before (non on purpose, just missed the check), as Aeralia has no possible way of making a DC 20 Listen check. So she shouldn't have been able to respond.)
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Aeralia continues to strain her ears in frustration, unable to hear the low volume of the elf's speech.
"Just let me know when I can dispel her divinations," Aeralia says with a hint of anger, sitting on the floor until someone translates the seers words. She keeps an eye on the sensor, ready to dispel it if shes allowed. Otherwise she remains silent until someone else, who can actually hear, can figure out how to get in.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
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ooc: Dm Jim - Someone could actually translate for Aeralia, but that has not happened. A shame.
Milo Monday April 2nd, 2007 8:21:41 PM
Completely at a loss, for entering the domicile, Milo stands bored, fidgeting and waiting for further instructions.
Olana d20+15=20 Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 12:25:42 AM
Listen Check Dc20
"Two legged lizards?" ponders Olana out loud, translating into common. "Is that like a riddle or something? Two legged lizards and we can magic in? She starts to chew a strand of her hair absently. "Dang I'm hopeless at riddles. I mean, what's a two-legged lizard?"
Lian Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:40:15 AM
Lian is now confused. "What?"
Gunther Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:21:06 AM
OOC: Ok, I really didn't get that bit of information from your post Jim. Thanks for clearing that up. I guess Gunther will stick with the group out of convience.
Sighing, Gunther falls back on the only answer that comes to mind. "Vhy don't ve try de ring to get in?" He strokes Thaeri absently as he starts to get bored with the transaction.
K'Nara Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 10:45:12 AM
"At least I was a source of amusement to a potential ally." K'Nara says with a shrug. "And, sorry, Olana--I'm not good at puzzles either. Two-legged lizards? The only thing I can think of is 'Dragons'...and we ARE Dragons--we're the Emerald Dragons, thanks to the Consortium...but even that doesn't seem to be opening the door." She turned to Ingrge.
"I hope you can think of something, my friend, because I'm fresh out of ideas, short of kicking the door down." The blade singer's frown indicates that she doesn't believe that that would be a good idea, either.
"Gunther's idea has merit, though..." K'Nara concedes, "...if Ingrge has a visual idea of where to go..?" She holds out the teleport ring to the elven mage so he could get the trip started.
Dm Jim: Knock at the door VI Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 1:13:56 PM
Milo received his answer from Sagetome and Lian goes and tries a hard rap and receives a different type of answer.
DC 20 listen check in elvish "Be careful there young man. Two legged lizards are not normally so impetuous. I have enough trouble and now I have to find the books you knocked down.....Are you deaf? I am yelling at the top of my lungs. Go and magic in, if you can, but I am suspecting that you are not two legged lizards, and are jus here to disturb an old woman."
Aeralia is getting her blood up and is ready to retaliate in some way.
Olana translates the elvish words from Sagetome for the others to understand, but is not sure if she comprehends there true meaning herself.
Gunther suggest using the ring of teleportation like Aeralia did just a few minutes ago. K'Nara picks up on the idea and offers the Ring of teleportation to Ingrge, who is standing slack jawed. Ingrge makes no response to K'Nara.
When K'Nara rambles on about being appointed as Dragons by the consortium the old evlish voice cackles again "If you be two legged lizards, then prove it and magic in, or go and leave me in peace. I am liable to ruin my stew with all the racket you are making." DC 20 listen check in elvish.
CDM Jerry Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 4:44:30 PM
No posts in the Breakfast nook today. Suggest you make it a habit to post there before here, until the habit of posting there is created. More you post, the faster we can be done with this.
Lian (second post) Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 5:26:06 PM
Lian get an idea. "Magic? Knara, why not use the Rings!"
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Ingrge Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:02:19 PM
(ooc: I was actually waiting to find out what the other eyes the four that went with the first on and the others that went out scouting might have seen, as posted.)
(Did Ingrge get enough information to be able to create a usable target for a teleport?)
K'nara, do you want all of us to go in or do we want half to stay and half to go?
If Ingrge is sure he has a good enough idea of the room she is in to ensure a safe teleport He will picture the room in his mind and after removing his communication ring place the telport ring on his finger and pass it to the next person going. Once everyone has placed it on their finger he will again focus on the target zone and put the ring back on his finger completing the chain and then they are gone.
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ooc: Dm Jim - Ingrge has enough information for a teleport target. I did not send the other eyes as they would not give any additional information and would be destroyed by the cooking fire.
Olana Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 7:40:06 PM
Twirling the soggy piece of hair in her fingertips, Olana says, "Ah, so that's just her name for us. It seems to me then, that she's being cautious. She wants proof that we are who we are."
Despite the holdup, she smiles - "If we have to teleport in using that ring, and we've already used up our magic quota for the day, then we're gonna have to camp out here, overnight. And someone needs to stop those crazy wizards from traveling further until tomorrow."
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OOC: Dm Jim - I posted the rules of the teleportation ring several days ago, please read all posts. The ring is usable 3 times per day.
Milo Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:19:38 PM
"Perhaps if we magic in, then she'll show us the way out when we're through." Milo muses out loud.
Falin Tuesday April 3rd, 2007 9:53:32 PM
"Do we really need to be here or do we want some come back after we get the wizards where they need to be?"
Gunther Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:38:49 AM
The warrior waits impatiently to see if the teleport works. As he waits, he silently ponders why exactly they have to see this pesky old woman.
Aeralia d20+17=37 d20-1=13 Wednesday April 4th, 2007 10:50:02 AM
"Well, if were teleporting, Ingrge, why don't you send your eyes out after the wizards and wagons and back, while were inside. 5 miles, or however long they last, then back. That way we can make up a little ground, when we teleport back out."
Aeralia will put on the ring when they are ready to teleport in, and waits for the magic to occur. She does her best to resist the urge to dispel the old hags divinations, severly tempted when Ingrge has his back turned (as he's the only one that could have a chance of telling, as far as Aeralia knows).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Spellcraft 37 to identify his Prying Eyes. Listen check 13.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) Wednesday April 4th, 2007 12:01:38 PM
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
"Oh, were we already going to do that? Okay then." He waits to transport. The monk smiles at Aeralia's temper.
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:14:15 PM
K'Nara smiles at Ingrge.
"We better stick together." she tells the elven weapon mage. "Teleport all of us, please."
Dm Jim: Knock at the Door VII d100=41 Wednesday April 4th, 2007 1:20:30 PM
The group seems to form a concensus that Sagetome want them to use the ring of teleportation. Ingrge saw enough to make the teleportation trip not very dangerous. THe Emeralds pass the ring from person to person and even the panther gets in on the action.
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ooc; You figured out what Sagetome wanted, so I am moving the group forward a bit.
Remember,
Ring of Teleportation: Highlights, again. 3 uses per day 12 people or creature max. Normal load
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As K'Nara put the ring back on after everyone has tried it on, the group pop out of the sunlight and into the dark cave. It is a bit disorienting for those that have not teleported or dimension doored before.
The cave is lit only by the cooking fire, so there are shadows aplenty. There are large ornate wooden bookshelves that appear to be to the walls. One must be blocking the entrance. Over by one book shelf is an ancient looking elf in a green dress and silver hair down to her knees. Sagetome looks very old by elvish standards and is not moving fast as she pick up the books that Lian knock off the bookcase. Sagetome also apear very blind.
The aroma of a nice vegetable stew is hanging in the air along with other strange smells.
The group has appeared around a circular work table in the middle of the room. The table is open in the center and on the table are various forms of glassware and containers. Aeralia and Ingrge notice that there appears to be a working alchemy lab on the table.
The Emerald Dragons ended up in 8 of 10 well worn spots on the cave floor. In fact there are well worm paths in the stone cave floor that appear to be walk ways worn into the rock over a ver long time.
Sagetome take immediate notice of the group as they arrive around the table. In elvish she responds and none too loud, but it appears to be as loud as the old women can talk, but no one has any problem understanding her as long as they speak elvish "Finally. Maybe you be two legged lizards after all. You just need a bit of seasoning. Nothing a decade or two can not cure."
Sagetome looks at each Emerald with her unseeing eyes and then comments "I am honored by your presence. It has been a long time since I have had visitors. Can I get you some tea and you can tell me why you are hear? Sweetie, please keep your cat on a short leash. I do not like it when things are moved in my home, at least not when I don't do the moving."
Sagetome starts a slow shuffle over to the fire in one of the well worn paths.
Milo Wednesday April 4th, 2007 9:55:22 PM
Speaking amicably, "I'd love some tea."
Falin Wednesday April 4th, 2007 10:31:46 PM
"I would live some tea as well." Says Falin.
Olana Thursday April 5th, 2007 1:17:25 AM
Now the one living in this place is no longer a mystery, and she can see who this is, Olana acts accordingly. Elders were always given great respect in her tribe, so no more smart mouth. "We would be very grateful for tea, elder one," she adds.
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) Thursday April 5th, 2007 7:20:46 AM
The monk simply looks at the old woman as she picks up her books. She wasn't very helpful with them, so Lian returns the favor by saying, "I believe that one goes there ma'am. I am sure you are aware of that though." He smiles at her, then realizing she can't see the monk, he stops abruptly. "Uh, erm, please." He bows in response. Shaking his head, he seats himself on the floor near Aeralia.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri Thursday April 5th, 2007 8:50:19 AM
The panther is not liking the ring of metal on her paw, if even for a moment, she naws at it.
'This is irritating Brother, what is this bit of metal?' She asks Gunther.
Gunther Thursday April 5th, 2007 10:05:17 AM
Gunther nods at the old woman's instruction regarding Thaeri. Turning to the panther, he smiles. "I'm sorry sister, but it was the only way I could take you with me. It's called a ring and I fear we will have to use it more often in the future." He strokes the panther's silken fur. "Please stand still here beside me while we wait for the others to finish their endless chatter." Gunther waits in a corner ready to get on with more important matters.
Dm Jim: Tea Thursday April 5th, 2007 12:59:49 PM
Sagetome accepts Lian's help at putting the books back "Thanks you sonny."
Gunther and his cat exchange some fact of travel that comes with being a Dragon.
Sagetome smiles as several of the Emerald Dragons take her up on her offer of tea. Smiling show off all of the wrinkles in the old womens face, it almost appears to crack.
Sagetome brings a kettle of hot tea to the round table that everyone is either standing or sitting (Lian) next to. Sagetome then suffles to a cupboard next to the cave wall.
What seems like an eternity, as Sagetome carefully shuffle over to the round table carrying a platter of ceramic tea cup. After setting the cup down she adds to no one in particular "Please help yourselves, my aim has not been good for over a century. Please pour me a cup while you are at it."
"Oh my manners, there are some candles on the table, please light them so all of you can see better." Sagetome adds in mock alarm.
After taking a sip of the hot tea, Sagetome continues "So why did the old lizard send you to see me?"
Falin Thursday April 5th, 2007 2:18:38 PM
Moving over to the table Falin passes out cups to those who need them and sets one in front of the ancient elf. He then grabs the tea kettle and pours tea for everyone.
He settles back over to his spot and sips his tea.
K'Nara Thursday April 5th, 2007 2:39:18 PM
Regardless of whether she could see it, K'Nara gives Sagetome a graceful bow in the elven tradition.
"My apologies for our tardy arrival, Lady Sagetome," she says, "You're right--we need seasoning. I am K'Nara Illutu, and these are my friends..." She introduces each of the others by name.
"Collectively, we have only recently been called the Emerald Dragons. We have come at the request of Herterona and Lord Sturtevant. They have charged us to bring this to you." K'Nara produces the box (and scroll?) that Aeralia had gotten from the Mayor's assistant and places it on the table. Then she thanks Falin for the tea, taking it and sipping while seeing what Sagetome will do next.
Milo Thursday April 5th, 2007 4:29:42 PM
Having nothing further to add, Milo stands quietly next to Olana and sips his tea respectfully, listening to the conversation unfold.
Ingrge d20+9=19 d20+23=35 d20+29=45 Thursday April 5th, 2007 6:05:24 PM
Half listening to the conversation, Ingrge peruses the book shelves and the lab table trying to see what she is or was working on.
Profession DC 19 Knowledge arcana DC 35 Spell Craft DC 45
Ingrge (Spells) Thursday April 5th, 2007 6:08:34 PM
Ingrge's spell List
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana Friday April 6th, 2007 12:04:45 AM
At the mention of Herterona, Olana has a hard time surpressing a sigh. Still, it would be interesting to see what all this was about.
Aeralia Friday April 6th, 2007 2:29:46 AM
Aeralia pours herself a cup of tea after the others, sipping lightly on the liquid, trying to calm her agitations. As K'Nara presents the seer with her gifts, the sorceress looks on, wondering what they are.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) d20+12=29 Friday April 6th, 2007 10:52:43 AM
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (19 for a day, 3 to Aeralia) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - sonic The monk watches and waits. He thinks maybe the old woman already knows why they are here. (Sense Motive 29)
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch contain a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri Friday April 6th, 2007 11:02:20 AM
The panther sniffs the books, tea pot and the old woman, then sits, curled by Gunther. 'Strange place.'
Gunther Friday April 6th, 2007 11:14:26 AM
Gunther smiles at the panther. "Strange indeed." Taking a seat, the warrior waits for the actual business to begin.
Dm Jim: Presents Friday April 6th, 2007 1:25:24 PM
Falin is kind enough to serve tea for all in attendance.
No one seems to worry about the poor light, least of all Sagetome, as no one takes up the seer's suggestion to light the candle at the table.
K'Nara places the scroll and the box on the table and tells a brief tale of how she came into their possession. Sagetome comes over to the table and her seemingly hungry hands seek out the items and she picks them up. Sagetome quickly opens the scroll and appears to read?
Ingrge looks at the book shelfs that are mostly shrouded in shadow, but can pick out an occasional musty old tome of both acrane and divine: Divinatation and the Future, Alemi in your Soul.
Ingrge can also see arrayed on the round table what appears to be a very extensive potion making laboratory. There is also a shelf that contains many unlabled jars and contains. Interesting, that none of the containers seem to be of the same size or shape.
Ingrge and Aeralia, with their arcane sight can see that several of the jars and containers hold magicial potions. There are also several clairvoyance/clairaudiance sensor in the room. Some of the books on the shelfs are also magical as are several items on Sagetome.
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Sagetome puts her hand to her face and her pale face seems to blush "That old flatterer." as she continues to read the scroll. As she starts to roll up the scroll, Sagetome comments seemingly to herself "Well we will have to tidy up a bit."
Sagetome takes a sip of her tea and then carefully sets the cup down. She them smells the box and then carefully opens it. There is a srong acrid unpleasent oder that all can smell. Sagetome reaches for a glass plate and then pull out a fresh brain out of the box and places it on the plate. "Well, apparently this was a bad guy. The old Lizard's attack dog cornered him and he took his own life. The old lizard thinks that what he knows could be tied to your fate and he has bribed me into helping you."
Sagetome makes a few gestures with her hands.
Spellcraft 14 to determine clairvoyance/clairaudience
Sagetome starts handling glassware and hands Olana a beaker "Please add 37 drops of your blood and pass it on. We have a reading to make." When Olana is done she passes her a tray of 8 different sized beakers "I want to make each of you a salve, but I need 7 drops of your blood. When done bring the beakers back to me and place them in my hands and clearly state your name and desire."
Sagetome then takes the brain and puts it into another beaker and starts to mash it up, which spreads the unpleasent oder even further.
Sagetome points to Falin and Milo. "You two, when we have your blood, I will need you to hold up the white cloth on top of the far book shelf in front of me for the reading." There is a 4 foot by 4 foot piece of pur white cotton on top of the shelf as Sagetome indicated.
Sagetome seems consumed by her work and all pleasantries are forgotton. Sagetome start to whistle to herself, very off tune. "Brains and blood are much more reliable than bones and I bet none of you want to give those up."
K'Nara Friday April 6th, 2007 1:51:11 PM
K'Nara wonders if she will be this mysterious when she gets to her advanced years. Since nobody else has done so, she lights the candle in order to shed more light in the room.
When it comes her turn to spill some blood, K'Nara grimaces but gamely makes her own contribution, nicking herself in the crook of one elbow so that she can staunch the blood flow after getting what was needed.
"No, m'lady," the leader of the Emerald Dragons answers Sagetome's question, "I'm afraid that our little group would very much prefer to keep our bones intact...and we would sorely miss what little brains we have."
Milo Friday April 6th, 2007 7:20:34 PM
Milo seems genuinely displeased at the idea of giving up any blood. However, since everyone seems to trust the old elf, he supplies the requisite amount of blood in turn, before moving to retrieve the white cloth for the reading.
Lian Saturday April 7th, 2007 10:02:38 AM
"Speak for yourself Red." Winks the monk to the auburn-haired bladesinger. :)
Ingrge Saturday April 7th, 2007 10:17:16 AM
Listening to the old lady as she prattles on Ingrge asks.
"And just what is this blood of ours to be used for, where hair or something other wouldn't serve just as well?"
Gunther Saturday April 7th, 2007 12:23:00 PM
Uncomfortable giving up his life blood, Gunther waits for the old woman to answer Ingrge's question.
Dm Jim: Supplimental Saturday April 7th, 2007 5:21:15 PM
Sagetome smiles and her face practically cracks "It is good to be carefull with your trust, but blood give a more accurate reading. If you want to be left out of the reading just say so, but this will only work once. Also I need the second sample of blood to make a potion that is tuned to each of you, that is as long as you tell me your hearts desire."
Gunther Sunday April 8th, 2007 12:03:32 AM
Sighing, Gunther takes a dagger and like K'nara cuts a small wound in his elbow. Supplying the required amount of blood. He also draws the 7 drops of blood and places it in the beaker. Walking up to the old woman, he says in a somber voice. "I am Gunther Grell. I vish to be a mighty varrior."
Aeralia Sunday April 8th, 2007 10:15:30 PM
Aeralia nods to Sagetome's request as well, slipping her sharp dagger from its sheath beneath her skirt, dragging the blade lightly across the meaty part of her right palm, wincing slightly at the pain.
Squeezing the wound when needed, she silently counts the drops of blood into the containers. Once finished, she wipes her dagger clean then sheathes the little used blade in its home against her left thigh, doing her best to not get any blood on her dress as she straightens the skirts of her outfit.
The young woman's eyes linger on a wand of healing at her waist for a few moments, but instead she clenches her hand, attempting to stop the blood flow naturally.
Ingrge Monday April 9th, 2007 8:08:46 AM
"Once again you do not answer my question straight forward, but seek to skirt the issue with vague answers. I wish to know what spell or spells you are planning to use our blood in. Then I will decide whether I will give mine and whether I will allow you to continue using the blood my family has already given you. In either case, when I leave I will take any remnants of our blood with us."
Lian Monday April 9th, 2007 11:45:51 AM
"Isn't blood used in scrying sometimes?" He asks Ingrge.
The monk thinks Ingrge has a very good point. The monk will not relinquish his blood without good reason.
Dm Jim: From Witch to ....... in nothing flat Monday April 9th, 2007 1:19:00 PM
When Milo brings the white cloth Sagetome pats him on the shoulder "You are a good boy to help and old lady." As the seer seems to be trying hard to be nice to the Dragons.
K'Nara and Lian bravely joke with each other about blood and bones. K'Nara gives up her blood, but Lian does not.
Arelia gives up her blood and is very careful in the process.
Sagetome smiles when Gunther gives his blood and offers his hearts desire to the old seer. "I can make you even more mighty than you currently are, and am looking forward to it as I have not felt like cooking these up for a long time." Sagetome holds out her hand for the panther to smell.
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OOC: 500 exp point to Gunther for taking the plunge and actually telling Sagetome her hearts desire.
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Falin and Olana remain quite in the shadows, but a large rat sized spider is climbing up each of their legs.
Sagetome gets dark and stormy as she snaps to face Ingrge "You insolent pup! I do not give my gifts easily and I certainly do not have to explain myself to the likes of you, let alone tell you my secrets!" The seer spits before continuing "I have lived alone for centuries because I can not take the lack of wisdom that comes with youth. I can almost understand not trusting me, but I did not ask you to disturb me, the old lizard did, in fact he is paying the cost of the reading for you. If you do not trust the old lizard you have few friends in this Wold and I do not need your blood to tell you that you will not last long in the Wold. Take the blood of your family and magic out, I can no longer be civil, as it is close to a miracle that I have held my tongue for this long." Sagetome pushes the bottles of blood away from herself, including the mashed up smelly brain, and walks over to her stew and starts to stir it roughly as it splashes about. The fire seems to hiss from the spilled stew, matching Sagetome's mood.
Ingrge Monday April 9th, 2007 2:12:55 PM
"Ahh... I see, so you believe that it is wise to allow one who is distrustful and an unknown to have access to and use another's lifeblood. We know not what the message that Sturtevant sent you said and have only your word of what you say it says. Nor did we know that he was sending us to you for a reason. We believed that we merely were doing him and you a fovor by delivering a message on our way to elsewhere. And then on top of it all you play games with us, are secretive and distrustful of us as well.
Given those circumstances, you believe I lack wisdom in wanting my questions answered. I believe in shutting yourself away from the rest of the world you have forgotten how to be civil and what honor means. I never asked for your secrets, nor do I want them, but I will know what you are planning to do with our blood. That is only prudent. And a wise person should realise that."
K'Nara Monday April 9th, 2007 2:30:12 PM
The blade singer looks alarmed at the verbal butting of heads between Ingrge and Sagetome.
"My lady," K'Nara says respectfully, "My training stresses the need to treat elders with respect, and so I would respectfully ask that you address Ingrge's concerns--he is, after all, correct about the possibility of abuse using the spell components you've asked for." The chestnut-maned woman pauses to think for a bit.
"But Sagetome has a point as well--I hardly think that Sturtavent and Herterona would have sent us to somebody who wasn't trustworthy." K'Nara's mouth twitches. "As for my heart's desire, I could say something insipid like 'Wold peace'...but I'd settle for my being able to help the Wold no matter what stage of my life I'm in."
Olana d20+14=24 Monday April 9th, 2007 2:39:15 PM
((OOC - Jim is that 37 drops for Olana a missprint or is she badly in need of a strong cup of tea and a biscuit right now? :) ))
Just being honest, Olana is curious about the blood and what the old elf wants to do with it. She has no mystical ideas about it, or anyone else's blood for that matter, so giving some up wasn't a problem. Still, Ingrge did have a point, and he was more learned in these kind of things.
Distracted, she glances down, and tries to ascertain just exactly what kind of spider is crawling up her leg before she does anything about it.
((Knowledge Nature DC 24))
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Dm Jim: 37 is the correct #. THe stew is smelling better to Olana by the minute. Was that an old juice box and cookie wrappers on the floor or just your imagination..........
Falin Monday April 9th, 2007 5:22:50 PM
Seeming to snap out of his funk Falin walks over and gives of his blood freely. He then looks around for a moment and says, "My hearts desire is to deliver the killing blow to Parnoth for the slaying of my family."
He then walks over next to the ancient elf and prepares to hold the white cloth.
Milo d20+17=23 Monday April 9th, 2007 8:12:54 PM
Not having initially understood Sagetome's request, but seeing the positive example that Gunther has provided, Milo speaks up as he is handing over the cloth, "I would very much like to be given permission by an elven elder to marry my true love Olana." Milo nods toward Olana. (OOC: Spot check DC 23 to notice the spider on her leg.)
Aeralia Monday April 9th, 2007 10:47:20 PM
Aeralia blinks and looks a bit shocked at Ingrge's comments, and his interaction with Sagetome. She understood his frustration, but the complete lack of trust from the elf seemed odd to her. The sorceress holds her tongue for now, not wanting to start in on the elder wizard yet, waiting to see what the other's words might bring.
Active Spells: See Invisibility (120 Minutes, 12th level caster) Arcane Sight (12 Minutes, 12th level caster)
Lian Tuesday April 10th, 2007 11:23:05 AM
Still unwilling to part with his blood until Ingrge's questions get answered. The weapon mage has a very good point. Elder or not, this woman didn't seem to respect the Dragons. Lizards indeed. The monk moves to stand with Ingrge at this point. "Elder, I believe there are two wisdoms in this conversation, his and yours. Asking question is the first step to wisdom."
Dm Jim: More tense conversation Tuesday April 10th, 2007 1:58:09 PM
Ingrge stands his ground and Lian seems to back him as niether give up their blood.
K'Nara attempts to engage the old women in conversation "Insipid indeed!" Sagetome roars with laughter "That has got to be the worst desire going. There will never be peace in the Wold, maybe balance, but not peace. You have alot to learn young one."
Sagetome does not turn from the stew.
Aeralia keep quite, but watch all the interplay carefully.
Since Olana was not moving, it appears that the rat sized spider took her for a table leg. It just appears to be walking. The spider is an overgrown jumping spider of sorts.
The spider on Falin jumps off when he moves and clammers for the shadows.
When Milo and Falin bring Sagetome the cloth and Falin speaks they both can see the old elf smile. "Nicely done boys. Those are desire worthy of heros."
Sagetome turns around "K'Nara, you must curb your curs or the three of you must magic out, so that I may deal with those that are more civil than I." Sagetome crosses her thin pale arms across her chest, while still holding her dripping wooded spoon.
K'Nara Tuesday April 10th, 2007 2:30:20 PM
"Look at it this way, Ingrgre..." K'Nara says, trying to think of something that would allow her friend to cooperate with Sagetome, "...if we do this now, and Sagetome turns out to be totally untrustworthy, then we have a reason to come back and beat up an elderly elf lady..?" She sighs. "Besides...we're stuck here for the next 24 hours anyway, since the ring only works once per day--you might have a chance to beat her up before then..."
Milo Tuesday April 10th, 2007 6:34:18 PM
Milo stands idly by, waiting for his friends to pony up to the "make a wish" table. The halfling is unsure as to why they would be hesitant with regards to the elderly elf's requirements. (OOC: Did Milo spot the spider on Olana's leg? see last post)
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Dm Jim: Milo did spot the spider on Olana's leg.
Ingrge Tuesday April 10th, 2007 10:48:37 PM
Staring at the old elf's back, Ingrge shakes his head. You see what I speak of. Now she calls us names and ignores us like we were little school children. Yes I can see where age and isolation have gotten her. K'nara I will do this if you insist, but I am not wasting more magic to leave this room without the entire group and even then I will not be happy. If she wants me gone then she can open a door.
Ingrge is on full defensive mod and hyper alert. If he thinks that she is about to cast ANY spell upon or at him he will pre-emtively strike.
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Olana Wednesday April 11th, 2007 1:30:14 AM
Olana gestures to Milo and points at the spider, like it's a new pet. Her smile is particularly warm, after hearing his declaration. Heart's desire... she was of a mind to say the same thing, but with all this yelling going on, it felt a bit odd to come out with something so personal.
Something that K'Nara said was sticking in her craw, too. No, Sturtavent probably wouldn't have sent them to someone untrustworthy, but she was willing to bet that Herterona would.
Gunther Wednesday April 11th, 2007 2:14:49 AM
The large fighter puts a hand on Ingrge's shoulder. "Easy friend. Despite her rough manner, dis voman is here to help us, it vould appear. Age can be a fickle ting. Sometimes de elders speak harshly, but dat doesn't make dem enemies..." Usually the first one to misunderstand and jump to conclusions, Gunther laughs internally at his pathetic attempt at peace maker.
Lian Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:37:57 PM
The elf stares at Ingrge, then the old woman, then Knara, at his own reflection in the tea pot and finally at the floor.
Ingrge had a good point, so did Gunther. Heck, just look at how Ingrge's age has made him skeptical and bitter.
Then a donning comprehension. The monk bleeds himself and hands it to the old woman. "My deepest desire is that you forgive our doubt, Elder." He inclines his head and steps back in silence toward Knara with an apologetic glance at the red-head.
K'Nara Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:56:09 PM
"Thank you, Lian." she says to the monk, then turns to Ingrge.
"Please do this, Ingrge...for me." K'Nara asks softly. "I've given Sagetome my blood already--I don't ask you to do what I have not."
Dm Jim: Diplomancy? Wednesday April 11th, 2007 12:57:25 PM
Sagetome waits to hear from the Emerald Dragon leader, but K'Nara says and does nothing as she stares blankly into the cooking fire.
Sagetome gently pats Milo's head and whispers "Such a romantic boy. Is she stunned to silence in a good or bad way? I think the big cat may have your lasses tounge."
When Gunther speaks, Sagetome smiles "Words of wisdom from one not so wise. Wait, I think I just said that out loud."
Lian presents himself and his blood to Sagetome and the old women pats him on his arm "All is forgiven until the next words are spoken because of your sacrifice. It seems there are two that are reluctant, one in particular. Are your two friends staying or going? Their words or lack of them will decide my next actions." Sagetome whipsers none to quite to Lian "There is no door or exit for those that can not magic in or out."
Sagetome shuffles back to the table and starts to organize the bottles of blood, but clearly and purposely sets aside the bottles that were designated for K'Nara and Ingrge.
Falin Wednesday April 11th, 2007 6:24:09 PM
Falin stands and waits for direction from the ancient elf.
Milo Wednesday April 11th, 2007 6:28:36 PM
Apparently not seeing the spider, Milo smiles at Olana, but speaks to Sagetome, "She can be a very private person, which is good cause it balances out my need to blather."
Olana d20+14=27 Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:37:07 AM
Olana tries to bring the spider up on to her arm then Milo can get a better look at it.
"Do you need to know what my heart's desire is?" she asks the old elf politely.
DC 27 handle animal
Ingrge Thursday April 12th, 2007 8:11:56 AM
Ingrge looks at Gunther and raises an eye brow at his age comment knowing full well that he is by far the oldest of the Emeralds and then glares at K'nara for several seconds. Shaking his head as if he can't believe he going to do this, he gives a slight shrug and draws his dagger pricking himself on the thumb. As he counts out the requisite blood, he again stares at his leader as if to say If this goes bad, it's on your head. Trying to keep anything of what he is feeling from his voice he places the vial near the others.
"My true desire is to see the people of the Emerald Kingdom free from Parnoth and able to pursue the lives they choose."
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Lian Thursday April 12th, 2007 8:49:05 AM
The monk perks up. "Thats a good one Ingrge! Can I have my choice back? I like that one!" He points at the weaponmage. He laughs out of place among all this tension. "Now what?"
Aeralia Thursday April 12th, 2007 11:56:25 AM
The young sorceress hesitates as others speak thier desires, adding quietly at the end. "I desire to one day have friends, and a family to settle down with. Someplace nice, without persecution or violence." She pauses again, lingering on her thoughts. "A bit selfish of me, but my other desires and goals I can already see acheivable. This one not so much..."
The young sorceress turns and continues to hold her bleeding palm, attempting to stop the blood flow. She looks over the titles of the books on a nearby shelf.
Dm Jim: Down to Business Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:00:48 PM
Falin continues to wait patiently while holding the white cloth.
Milo does see the spider on Olana. When Milo is self effacing the seer grabs his cheek "You are sooo cute."
Olana is able to coax the rat sized jumping spider up on her arm. It has long orange hairs on its legs, but is otherwise jet black. Sagetome speaks up and smiles at Olana "That is Herman. He normally sits on my head. He seems to like you."
Sagetome pauses a moment, before continuing her discussion with Olana "Alright lass, I think your young man deserves and answer and so do I, at least that is if I am to make an item for the two of you as a wedding present. So speak up girl and make it snappy."
Sagetome ignores Ingrge and K'Nara.
When Lian speaks up, Sagetome scolds "It is too late for you. Yours is the sacriface that was needed to move forward."
Aeralia adds her desire and Sagetome stifles a small laugh "Almost as bad as K'Nara, but not as vague. I got something for you dearie."
Sagetome seems placated and overly pleased with herself as the final drops of the Emerald Dragons blood is collected. Sagetome mixes the 37 drops of each Emeralds blood with the mashed up brain. The old elf keeps the 7 drops of blood in the multi shaped vials separate.
Sagetome positions Milo and Falin with the white cloth and has each hold and end taunt. Sagetome mumbles words of magic over the beaker.
DC 22 to determine that it is of divinatation origin and arcane.
The old elf then continues to mix the blood and the brains and final take the entire vile red/black slurry and drinks it.
Sagetome makes several incantations before spewing the mixture all over the white cloth. The old elf gags for several moments. "OH, I just hate that." Sagetome then studies the cloth intently with her unseeing eyes as the blood soaks the cloth and bits of brain are scattered everywhere.
The old seer begins to talk in a much stronger voice, but it has a far away ring to it.
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"There seems to be a shadow following the group of green, a shadow of evil. The shadow desires one and has marked one for death
I see green betwixt two balanced forces, neither of which holds the green close to their heart. The shadow will tip the balance if it is not brought into the light. The forces out of balance may destroy each other and the green in between.
The shadow is searching for the item to throw the forces out of balance, but it is not it real purpose. The shadow is looking to dominate through purification.
The number three keeps repeating, two supporting one.
There is support on the way for the group of green. Much needed if they are to survive, one of two is key to the survival of all in the coming days.
The shadow knows more than the green and it will strike the first blow."
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Sagetome slumps to the floor, but rights herself slowly. Sagetome is quite as she pours herself some tea, which she promptly spits on the floor. "It will take a month to get that taste out of my mouth."
Sagetome looks around at the group "I grow tire in general and of all of you. I will see you in three weeks time to give you a view into your hearts desire. Please magic out so that I can rest and then get to work."
As one parting shot, Sagetome adds "Ingrge, be careful what you wish for as you may not like what comes next."
K'Nara Thursday April 12th, 2007 1:48:12 PM
K'Nara gives Sagetome a deep bow.
"Thank you." she says simply, then turns to Ingrge. "And thank you, too, Ingrge...for cooperating...and for being our way out of here. Let's leave Sagetome in peace now."
Gunther and Thaeri Thursday April 12th, 2007 10:02:45 PM
Being lost in thought for quite some time, Gunther starts and gathers his stuff. Smiling to Theari he says "Lets get out of this stuffy place and back out into the wild."
Caravan location: Please put Gunther in J54 and Theari in L56.
Falin Friday April 13th, 2007 12:41:21 AM
Looking at the others Falin begins to figit while waiting for them to leave.
"I feel like we have left our charges alone for too long. We should catch up to them quickly."
Olana Friday April 13th, 2007 12:48:53 AM
Olana looks at the spider for a moment, then says quietly. "I am bound by oaths to serve and protect the Wold, and this I shall do, and yet my heart belongs to Milo. It desires nothing more than to make him happy."
She'll let the spider run onto a nearby table at some point. "Take care, Herman."
As the ancient elf horks up all the blood onto the cloth, she finds herself glancing at Milo and trying not to laugh. Ooooh that was gross. And if he was grinning just one tiny little bit, then she was afraid of exploding into nervous laughter. Yet another reason she is glad she didn't become a spell caster.
Still, the reading that came of it wipes the beginnings of a grin off her face. What was this shadow???
Dodging away from the spat tea, she bows. "Thank you ancient one."
"K'Nara, do you want me at the front or the rear of the caravan?"
Aeralia Friday April 13th, 2007 10:19:59 AM
Aeralia smiles lightly at Sagetome's comment on her desire. "If only the heart were so simple to have a single deep desire, and to be able to relay it so readily," she offers as a simple counter to the sage.
The sorceress listens intently to the seer, trying to memorize her words, more then understand them right now. That would come in time, hopefully.
Once they teleport out and catch up with the caravan, Aeralia guides her horse to trot along beside the first wagon, matching Oxford and the students pace. (OOC: Position 35L, if the road is wide enough)
She tries to keep herself alert, but spends some time contemplating the seer's words as they travel.
A riddle. How nice. Thinks the monk. "That could be almost anything. We have alot of people who don't care much about us."
"Thank you elder. You were of great help after all. Forgive my doubts."
Quack.
Dm Jim: Parting and Meeting Friday April 13th, 2007 12:42:32 PM
The group takes their leave of the old seer, Sagetome, some more happy than others to leave. K'Nara activates the ring of teleportation for the second time today. Everyone, including Theari, try on the ring and the group "pops" out of the cave and into the sunshine next to the garden.
The horses are tied up where Olana left them.
On the ride back the Emerald Dragon think of the words from the seers reading of the blood and brain and what of the heart desire gifts she talked of.
It takes the group two hours to catch up to the caravan and there appears to be a few new additions. Brother Bertram has found the group and is riding on one of the wagons and your old friend, Athalorn, has also found the Emerald as he sits in the other wagon.
The group travels a few more hours and catch up on old times before the sun starts to set. Oxford pushes the group until hour after the sun set and then Sutton starts to make camp.
The caravan sticks to the road and passes fields and farms and small villages. There are others on the road but they give way to the large caravan. Small cospes of trees are on the side of the road, but the land is mostly clear. Old stone walls line the fields as a tribute to the farmers that had to clear them.
Most of the students, especially the teenaged males, quickly seek out Aeralia and ask for demonstrations of magic.
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OOC: Are guards posted at night? Please post you position on the map I provided for traveling as I will add you to the map. If I have not received a position by the time I post on Monday, I will find a place for you.
Athalorn Friday April 13th, 2007 1:08:48 PM
The druid, seated on the wagon, feels nerves rising as the group returns, worried he will not be remembered. He jumps down, and smiles as he sees that Gunther, his old friend, is indeed still with the group.
"Gunther. My friend. You seem to have acquired a menagarie in the years I have been away!" He gestures toward the caged Lions, cubs and the cow.
Athalorn travels on the rear wagon when not talking to the Dragons. Glannath, his eagle companion, travels ahead of the caravan, circling overhead and keeping watch.
Athalorn is tall and of slight build. He has pale skin and light brown hair, laced with blonde streaks, and tied with Hawk feathers. His hair cascades down his back to a great length. He wears a tattered cloak, woven in hues of green. Tattoos and markings adorn his body, two on each arm and a large design of an eagle covers his back.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull’s Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Donna OOC Friday April 13th, 2007 2:25:57 PM
Jim, your post is confusing. You refer to Brother Bertram returning when it is Athalorn that is rejoining the group.
And what map? I didn't get a map from anyone. Please clarify.
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Dm Jim - You are incorrect Donna, both are rejoining the group. I sent the map to everyone including you. What is your email so I can check?
Gunther Saturday April 14th, 2007 12:59:55 AM
The warrior spins at the sound of Athalorn's voice. "By de gods, it's you!!" Pouncing into the wagon, Gunther grabs the druid up in a bone crushing bear hug. "You finally came back!!" Laughing at the comment about the lions, Gunther looks back at the kitties in admiration. "Vell, dey vere in a circus and de owner vasn't treating dem right... And you know I have a soft spot for de kitties..." He sighs thinking about all the work that is still to come with the dire lions. "Sadly, dey are not trained vell, and I still have much vork to do vith dem, odervise I vould let dem prowl like Thaeri..." Gunther waves his hand, brushing away the subject for now like an irritating gnat. "But vhat about you. Vere have you been? Vhat have you been up to?"
Athalorn (second post to continue conversation) Saturday April 14th, 2007 3:55:24 AM
The druid laughs, and almost chokes, in the vice-like grip of the hunter. "I'm glad you brought these animals then, Gunther. And I will help to care for them of course, if you wish. Me and Glannath returned to the Culverwood. It still needs care from time to time, and an old hand to look after the new druids that tend it. I certainly feel old, anyway." He does seem more aged. His skin is more weathered, and the long hair has hints of grey starting to show. "But I am glad I'm back - now that I know you are here. And you are Dragons now? The tales of you filter into even the deepest parts of the Great Wood. You're famous!" He laughs at this, knowing how Gunther would feel about being a 'celebrity.'
Falin Saturday April 14th, 2007 3:48:34 PM
Falin sees that they have a few returning members and remembers how he felt when he came back after an absence. Walking over to Athalorn he introduces himself, "Hello sir," he says bowing, "My name is Falin Darkshine. I have had to pop out on occasion as well." He extends his hand out in hospitality.
Looking over to Brother Bertram Falin puts on a big smile as he approaches his comrade. "How have you been? What have you been up to?" He asks.
After talking with Bertram Falin will look for the best vantage point to see the caravan. Deciding that it will be on top of the cat cage he walks over to Gunther and asks, "Gunther, would you be able to help me get on top of the cat's cage so I don't get to scratched up while climbing?"
Lian Sunday April 15th, 2007 10:52:22 AM
The elven monk notices the druid and laughs. "Athalorn!" He embraces the old Talon. "Friend. I can't remember when you parted from us. Seems like years." He gets serious looking the druid up and down. "You lost some weight.."
"Welcome Back."
The monk pushes his way through the teenage boys and introduces Aeralia to Athalorn. "This is Aeralia. She's a great sorceress." He gives her a warm smile. Looking over her shoulder, he glances at one of the teens scanning her with his eyes. "Hey! You put those eyes back in your head lil' one or I'll do it for you."
"Bertram? I thought you left us."
Ingrge Sunday April 15th, 2007 5:51:19 PM
As they arrive back with the caravan, the first person he sees is Bertram sitting up behind one of the wagons. Almost smiling, Ingrge calls over.
"I'm glad that your business didn't keep you too long and that you were able to find us without any major difficulties."
As Athalorn runs to greet Gunther, Ingrge nods a greeting to the druid as he is rushed by to meet Arelia.
"Glad to see you, I take it the forest is doing as well as can be expected under Parnoth's rule."
Getting situated with the caravan Ingrge mounts Horse 10 and as the twins and Delintu arrive to check in he sends them to their positions as well. Delintu wagon 1, Donara wagon2, Sonara H13 (if available- wagon2 if not)
(OOC: I suggest paired watches; Ingrge/K'nara, Bertram/Lian, Olanna/Milo, Falin/Arelia, Gunther/Athalorn)
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Aeralia Monday April 16th, 2007 12:05:26 AM
Aeralia smiles sweetly towards Athalorn as Lian introduces the human druid. "It is certainly a pleasure to meet you, Master Athalorn," the young woman greets the druid, fanning the skirts of her dress out lightly as she curtsies deeply towards Athalorn. "And I'm afraid Master Lian is far to generous with his assessment of my abilities, but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve," she adds at Lian's praise, looking at the elven monk with a thin smile.
The young woman seems to be in her late teens, perhaps early twenties. She's about five feet tall, and sports a slender, yet curvacious and appealing figure. Most of her long pitch black hair is pulled back in a pointail with long red ribbons, the tip of the lock reaching down to the small of her back. The rest of her shiny and well groomed hair hangs loosely over her shoulders, and down over her chest. A bright red dress clings tightly to her upper body, sleeves ending about half way down her arms. At the waist the dress splits into several thin-layered, knee-length skirts, both in reds and yellows. A fine cloth cloak drapes loosely over her shoulders, and a few pouches and wands adorn her belt.
She gives Lian another glance at his comments to the student, following his gaze to the teenage wizard. She says nothing, though, and returns to her horse as they prepare to continue their journey.
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"Hmm, perhaps we might have time for a few spells, but only after the camp is fully prepared," she says to the students requests as they break for camp. "But I want to see everyone helping, in some way," she adds, wanting to see all the students helping out, instead of just the less well off ones. That said, she quickly sets up her own bed roll and stowes her gear, then also goes to help as she can in unloading the wagons and setting the guilds camp. She does her best to work hard, trying to set a good example for the students. She does keep an eye out, however, to see how all the students help out, if at all.
Posting Report For Monday April 16th, 2007 5:01:48 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the wee of April 9,2007
Name-----MTWHF DM Jim F-XXXXX K'Nara---XXXXO Lean-----XXXXXS Gunther--OOXXOS Olana----XOXXX Milo-----XXXOO Aeralia--2OOXX Inger----2XOXOS Farlin---XOXXXS Alhatorn-****XS *New Player (started Friday)
Adm Ceil - GO Dragons GO!
K'Nara Monday April 16th, 2007 5:16:32 AM
(OOC: I finally did get that map you sent, Jim--apparently there was a snafu in my email reception, as it didn't appear in my inbox until this morning. K'Nara will be on her horse at I17.)
K'Nara hugs both the long-absent Athalorn and the not-so-long-absent Brother Bertram.
"Great to see you both!" she says with a wide, happy grin. "There's a lot to catch you up on!"
K'Nara completely agrees with Ingrge's suggestions for the watches.
Lian Monday April 16th, 2007 6:20:06 AM
The monk relates the past few months to the druid, stating how they became Dragons, worked with the Platnum Dragons to become Consortium members, and the situation with Parnoth and the other dragons they fought. "So then the dragon, Nikolai the Red, raided the Tower of Saryd, the Talons... Emerald Dragons tower and killed a good chunk of staff before he left with anything of value. All because he wasn't killed by Valdor and the rest of us. So, thats more or less up to date, until we ran into to you."
Dm Jim: All is not Well d3=2 Monday April 16th, 2007 1:06:55 PM
Aeralia gets the wizard students (of all backgrounds) to pitch in a do chores of the campsite, but several of those well to do students complain but do the work assigned.
Camp is set up quickly and Sutton prepares a meal on the side of the road. Oxford has tents for all that need them. Several of the students see to all the horses and one milks the cow (since it is not cat food, yet).
Ingrge suggests a watch order for the night and K'Nara put the suggestion into action. Sutton also takes first watch, but the warrior is not much of a conversationlist as he spends his time organzing the breakfast meal.
Oxford also arranges the wizard student to watch at night, and he puts two each on each watch. "It will be good practice for all of you as you can not learn everything you need from your spellbooks."
The morning dawns a bit overcast and the group breaks camp and hits the road early as Oxford wants to put on as many miles as possible today. "One more student to pick up. We can stay at their farm tonight and purchase some fresh meat and eggs. Just a few more days to the Star Mage Guild."
Around midday, The road is clear to the front, a supply train of wagons had just passed in the opposite direction, heading toward Plateau City.
From a cospe of trees 150 yards into the north field a large black furry creature starts to run at the wagons. It has a way to go, but it is mowing down the grain that is growing in the field.
The creature is covered in black hair and has long arms that it uses to help it run, but it looks like a bipedal creature.
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DC 25 spellcraft or Knowledge nature check to identify the creature as a fiendish ape from this distance.
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From the south, by a big red barn 125 yards off the road, another of the big black creature pounds toward the group.
From in front (west) of the caravan two of the large black creatures run toward the horsed Falin and K'Nara, but are at least 150 yards away and closing fast. The two black shapes just appeared in front of a low stone wall.
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ooc: None of the apes are on the map yet. Please post in combat rounds. If you have long duration spells that are normally cast at the begining of the day, consider them cast: example mage armor or magical vestments. Write the spells in effect on your post. Post Hit points and armor class.
Now is a real good time to not miss any posts.
Map being emailed
Athalorn d20=6 Monday April 16th, 2007 1:51:44 PM
Athalorn embraces Lian, and listens carefully to his tale. "Aye, it has been two years since I left the group. Far too long." He introduces himself to Aeralia and Falin, smiling at Lian's apparent protectiveness of the young lady, and speaks his greetings to the others when the opportunity arises. "The Culverwood is strong, and will cope with most things. But as usual, it is impossible to get enough help to tend it. And yes, I have heard tell of the attack on The Tower. The red will be dealt with?"
While travelling, the druid spends most of his time catching up with old friends, and talking with Gunther. He is pleased to be back. The group dynamic seems much the same, and the companions are obviously close, having seemingly gone through much together.
When the creatures appear, Athalorn is taken aback, for he does not know these beasts (knowledge check = 24) They look like apes, but not any he has seen before. He checks that Glannath is safe in the air, then decides to jump down to the side of the wagon, grasping his spear from his back. (Move to K51)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Simon OOC Monday April 16th, 2007 1:53:11 PM
Jim - do you want me to play my animal companion as a separate post?
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Dm Jim - You can play him in you regular post. I forgot to put him on the map, so choose any spot, up front as you said. The eagle did not see anything out of the ordinary, humans, cows, tasty chickens, etc.
Brother Bertram Monday April 16th, 2007 2:14:14 PM
Bertram tries to hide his delight in seeing his friends and fails miserably. "Ah it is good to see all of you. I am sorry I had to leave you but troubles at home drew me away. But that is settled for now and I am glad to be back with all of you. In fact I...." Bertram's eyes are drawn to the figures rushing at them and reaches for his ever-present axe.
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Dm Jim: Please list spells or you will not have prayed for any this morning. It would be a shame if you could not cure any of your new or old friends.........
Olana d20+12=15 d20+15=27 Monday April 16th, 2007 6:10:53 PM
Her head full of thoughts about 'the Shadow', it's not until she hears mention of Athalorn and Bertram's names that she realizes that the two are back with the group. This is good news, and she takes an opportunity to say hello to them both and give them a hug.
She keeps an eye on the students handling of the horses, and takes her watch with Milo.
On the front wagon, the morning after, she stands and attempts to get a better look at the dark creature's approach.
Knowledge Nature DC 15 (bah!)
"I don't know what it is, but it's coming fast!" she yells back to the others.
Telling the two students to keep a tight hold on the reins, she prepares her bow.
Spot DC 27 for any other unusual movements to left and right.
Milo Monday April 16th, 2007 8:07:36 PM
Not liking the look of the approaching animals, Milo draws his short sword and steps in front of Olana, waiting to see which of the creatures will grow closest first.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: d20+23=29 d20+29=39 d20+6=18 d20+8=18 Monday April 16th, 2007 8:43:36 PM
Ingrge catches a glimpse of the creatures as they arrive and charge and recognizes them for what they are Knowledge Arcana DC 29, Spellcraft DC 39.
See that two of them are charging from the front, Ingrge quickly casts a spell, allowing for the fact that they are moving rapidly, that should come into existance completely surrounding them not giving them a chance to avoid it, and suddenly a twenty foot radius area of black rubbery tentacles springs into existance around them and begins to pummel and entangle them. Evard's Black Tentacles - no save no spell resistance
He then begins to scan the area for where the summoner of theses critters might be.
Dellintu has no idea what the creature is but sees that it poses a threat and targeting the one coming from the south hits it with a spell of his own. Daze Monster - Will save DC 16
Donara also has no idea what they are but sees others taking action and begins summoning a beast of his own, with the intent of having it attack one of the beasts when it arrives. Summon Monster 2 - Celestial Eagle
Sonara has know Idea either what these funny looking monkeys might be but draws his bow and prepares to fire.
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Daylight Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2 True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment Blade Barrier Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person Monday April 16th, 2007 11:31:04 PM
With a horse whispered growl to Theari. "Something big headed our way. Stay clear until we find what sent them."
The warrior reaches into his pack and pulls out a potion, drinking it down greedily (Enlarge Person). With a snap of his fingers, his double bladed sword appears instantly in his hand as he looks for the most opportun target. Spotting the arrival of Athalorn, Gunther grins. "Just like old times, eh?"
Aeralia (48/48 HP, AC 12) d20+17=28 Monday April 16th, 2007 11:41:58 PM
During the first nights camp, after the work is done, Aeralia spends a little time working with the students, demonstrating a few simple spells. She reviews a few simple cantrips, and asks the students to demonstrate as well, positively reinforcing both failure and success. At the end of the 'lesson', she rewards them with a more flashy spell, using her shadow magics to conjure a small air elemental. She explains a bit about the summon, though mentions nothing of it being a quasi-real shadow illusion, seeing if any of the students could recognize it themselves (DC 24 to disbelieve). If none can, she leaves it at that, figuring she could tell them another time.
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"Hmm, haven't seen one of those since old Trerrak tried to tame one for the circus," Aeralia says, sighting the devilish looking apes closing in (OOC: 28 Spellcraft check). "Not something you normally see in the wild. Summons, Ingrge?" she adds, looking towards the elven wizard for confirmation.
Gesturing quickly, she blinks as her eyes glow a soft blue, adjusting to the arcane energies about her. She looks over the beasts as they come into range, checking them for traces of conjuration magics.
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OOC: Arcane Sight
Active Spells ----------- Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+33=53 d20+28=43 d20+23=28 d8+5=10 d8+5=13 d8+5=10 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:55:59 AM
Falin looks and sees the group lumbering towards the group. "Prepare yourselves," Falin cries out over his shoulder.
He urges his mount forward 75 yards from the creatures and then waits.
When they get within range he fires on one of the two.
AC 53 HP 10 AC 43 HP 13 AC 28 HP 10
OOC: Don't know if there is a map, but I have not received one.
Lian (AC 38-2 large, HPS 94) Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:41:24 AM
OOC: No map either.
The monk's fists flare up, green in color. Lian steps (30ft away) out of the caravan to be the first thing the creatures encounter. (Blessed Hands, free action) And taking a queue from Gunther, casts Enlarge Person on himself.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - unused Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri (AC 20 Hps 24) d20+8=18 d20+6=18 d20+6=14 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 10:46:44 AM
The panther is eager, but minds the boss. She moves to the grains and crouches in wait. (Hide of 18 + whatever the grasses give for cover. Listen 18 and Spot 14)
Glannath (AC 25 HP 47/47) Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:42:18 PM
The eagle cries from overhead, sensing danger. He flies around in front of the caravan, listening carefully for the command from his friend to attack, and wary of the many great cats that his friend seems now to be travelling with.
CDM Jerry Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:57:46 PM
Just a reminder to post in the breakfast nook.
Dm Jim: Ape everywhere! Combat Round 2 Hide d20+16=27 d20+16=22 d20+16=31 cover d100=47 d100=34 d100=29 d3=2 6d6(1+5+1+5+3+4)=19 6d6(2+4+3+3+5+3)=20 d20+6=26 d20+6=16 d20+12=29 d20+4=11 d20+4=7 d20+4=22 d20+23=35 d20+13=18 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 12:58:15 PM
Aeralia entertains the students at night and they are entralled with more that her skill (The males that is).
Athlorn greets old and new friends and prepares for the journey. When the apes appear the druid jumps off the wagon and get ready for action by pulling his spear. Athlorn can feel his eagle familiar flying high over head.
Broher Bertram watches the apes get closer and stand in the seat of the wagon and draws his axe.
Olana scans the area looking for other attackers and thinks she saw someone briefly to the south by the big red barn.
Milo steps protectivly in front of Olana and draws his weapons as he prepares to defend his love.
Ingrge properly identifies the fiendish apes as the speed toward the caravan and lays out his own magical trap. The apes run full force into the black tentacles and are grappled at least for now. The large apes can be seen struggling with the tentacles and losing for now.
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OOC: DC 18 spellcraft or knowledge nature roll to identify the creatures as fiendish apes, now that they are closer.
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Dellintu holds his hold monster spell for when the apes get into range.
Donara summons an eagle of her own to assist.
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ooc: The eagle will appear at the begining of next round as it is a full round action. Please post the eagles stats.
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Gunther sends his panther to hide which it does well in the grain (+4 to hide). THe warrior then get real big.
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ooc: Lets assume Gunther dismounts so he does not crush his horse.
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Falin can not decide to move or shoot, so he shoot from where he is and even with all the cover and concelment of the tentacles he kills one ape as all three arrows strike home. The dead ape disappears and the tentacles look for something else to grab.
Aeralia cast arcane sight on herself, but the apes are not in range just yet.
Sutton crabs his heavy crossbow and starts to load.
Oxford seems to be casting protective magic on himself. (Spellcraft 16 to determine Shield)
All of the poorer wizard students are in a panic at all of the comotion and most of the well to do one too.
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ooc: Falin only had one combat round to act so I cut down his actions. Is Falin using magic arrows? The apes have damage reduction 5/magic
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Lian moves into the meadow to the south and prepares his hands and body (enlarge) for battle, as the ape notices him and continues to barrel down on the now large Hand of Domi.
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Two more of the black fiendish ape appear (off map) and start hussling down the road, hoping to not make the same mistake as the first two.
One more ape each appears as if out of nowhere (off map) to the south and north and head at the caravan at a run (x4 speed)
The carriage at the fron of the caravan explodes in three conflagerations as three fireballs go off in quick sussession.
Damage 19 DC 19 reflex save SR 26 Damage 20 DC 19 reflex save SR 16 Damage 60 DC 20 reflex save SR 29
Ingrge need to make his saves and a ride check DC 15 to dismount from the dying horse and take full action this round.
All of the horses die a firey death along with two of the wizard students.
Oxford the crippled wizard instructor is able to only avoid one of the fireballs partially and take two full on.
Oxford is down, burned and unmoving on the floating disk that is in the back of the carriage.
Spot check (if you have line of sight) to view figures:
DC 27 South by Red Barn (at least 125 yards away) DC 22 West, down road and behind stone wall (at least 150 yards away) DC 31 North, cospe of trees (at least 125 yards away)
The lone ape in the tentacles struggles mightly to escape but fails miserably.
Grapple check 18 verse 35
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ooc: The fire ball location is outlined on the map. Map forthcoming.
Kent roll your own grapple checks in the future and damage for the tentacles.
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) d20+24=34 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 1:56:03 PM
"Aye, like old times my friend," the druid speaks to Gunther just before the front caravan explodes in fire.
He is taken aback when it does, and once the shock of the attack passes, he notices a figure to the North, amongst a copse of trees. (Spot 34 vs 31) Giving a shout to Glannath to seek out the strange figure, Athalorn himself decides on a better vantage point. He whispers a prayer to the Great Culverwood, clutching tightly a leaf from the great trees in his palm. He feels a familiar energy course through his body, a welcome power, that wracks his body and melds it to a smaller form. He tests his wings, to make sure the energy has done its job.(Ooc Wildshape: Eagle) Then, without hesitation, the druid takes to the air, enjoying the feeling of the ground falling beneath him. He hesitates not at all, and flies straight toward the copse where the figure was seen in the North, trusting Glannath will follow. (ooc move as close to the figure as movement (80') will allow.)
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Glannath hears the familiar voice of Athalorn above the din and the noise of the flame nearby. The old eagle recognises this thing, flame, and fears it. Grateful to leave the place where the fire is, Glannath follows the druid through the sky, recognising also the form his companion has taken. (ooc double movement to catch up with Athalorn)
Athalorn Tuesday April 17th, 2007 1:57:17 PM
Spells memorised
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3/4 (Tiny - Large & plant)
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+19=34 d20+19=34 d20+19=26 d100=16 2d8(7+8)+8=23 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 2:38:55 PM
K'Nara almost gets the feeling like she isn't even there...when the incoming fireballs explode around her, she certainly wishes she wasn't.
However, the famed blade singer dexterity comes to her aid: K'Nara manages to vault off her horse (poor horsie!) and dance through the deadly blossoms of fire that ebb and flow around her, leaving her untouched. (OOC: thank you, Evasion Feat! Made the Ref saves at 34, 34, and 26.)
"Oxford!" the now-blackened blade singer screams, running to the wizard's side to check if he is alive or dead.
If he's alive, K'Nara will cast Cure Moderate Wounds upon him (rolling 16 for Spell Failure and healing Oxford for 23hp.
If he isn't, K'Nara will take out her short bow while returning to T55 on the map, preparing to add her arrows to Falin's.
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Dm Jim: K'Nara was just outside the three blast zones. Saves were not necessary. Did you get the map?
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+38=42 d20+33=39 d20+28=33 d8+23=27 d8+10=17 d8+10=11 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 4:06:44 PM OOC: My bow is magik, but I will use magik arrows for now :).
Falin looks back at the fire and at K'Nara checking on the others. Determined not to let anything get passed him he turns back towards the front and fires upon the second ape.
Using Dire Shot on the first arrow along with +5 arrows
AC 42 HP 27 AC 39 HP 17 AC 33 HP 11
Total damage 55 :) yeah me...
Falin will yell to the others hoping to be heard, "Get the other wagons moving. Go around the wreckage. MOVE!!!!!!"
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Dm Jim: Nice shooting, but at what? Which ape?
Remeber that Falin is still on his horse.
What is the range of Dire shot?
Brother Bertram Tuesday April 17th, 2007 4:23:48 PM
Bertram roars at the wizard students as they stand there milling about, "Apprentices! All of you rally here....NOW! Move your ignorant arses or you will hope those creatures do get you, NOW MOVE! He surveys the scene and quickly whispers the words of power and a whirling mass of blades appears around himself and the students, as if daring anyone to try and enter. (OOC Blade Barrier Can be up to 30 feet radius. Will make large enough to encircle myself and the students. Will adjust the height so that Bertram can see above it and cast if need be.)
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102 d20+16=22 d20+16=24 d20+9=16 d20+15=16 d20+15=16 d20+15=34 3d6(6+4+5)=15 d20+15=33 d20+6=26 3d8(5+2+7)+3=17 d20+3=20 d20+3=18 d3+2=5 d8+2=9 d3+2=5 d8+2=10 d20-2=11 3d4(3+4+3)+3=13 d20+2=22 d20+12=28 d6+4=8 d20+23=32 d6+4=8 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 6:34:27 PM FB#1 - Reflex Save DC 22, No damage - ring of evasion FB#2 - no save needed SR of 18 - robe FB#3 - Reflex save Dc 24, no damage - ring of evasion Ride DC 16
Moving to Y 64 (15 ft move) Ingrge looks around, using his special vision, to look ahead and see where there might be a concentration of magic or where the spells are emminating from.Spot DC 34 Seeing someone up ahead of them to the north he begins to cast.
Phantasmal Killer: Will save DC 25 + Fort DC 25, failure of both means instant death, failure of will but fort save means 15 points damage, Will save no effect. SR: 33
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Delintu moves off and awy from the wagon (x 72) and relases his Daze monster spell on the first ape that is in range. Daze Monster: Will DC 16
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Donara's looks around to see who might be casting the spells DC26 (nat 20) and sends the Celestial Eagle to dive bomb the figure by the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 20 damage 5 + 9 smite evil damage Claw 2 AC: 18 damage 5 + 10 smite evil damage Bite AC: 11 (assuming miss)
After communicating momentarily with the eagle, Donara moves to (X 90) where he should be in range of A3. whipping up his wand, he sends a three shot blast of magic missiles straight into the beast. Wand of magic missile: SR 20, no save 13 damage
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara bow in hand jumps off the wagon moving to (Q87) and just sees the figure behind the wall to the west Spot dc 22 and lets fly with a sleep arrow. AC 28, non lethal Damage: 8 points. Will save DC 11 or fall asleep.
Tentacles:
The tentacles begin to pummel the remaining ape. Grapple DC 32: Damage 8 points
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# Specialist Bonus Spell used spell (no asterix or #)
Everyone, Don't forget the Party treasure that you are carrying that you can use. There are several types of healing wands and the such out there.
Milo d20+1=9 Tuesday April 17th, 2007 8:29:51 PM
Seeing Oxford go down amidst the barrage of fireballs, Milo's eyes widen. To Olana, "Back soon love." With that the rogue dashes off to check on Oxford. Once there, he does what he can to revive the man, if possible. (OOC: Failed untrained heal check.)
Olana d20+15=24 d20+15=21 d20+12=28 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 1:42:19 AM
Olana nods quickly at Milo and yells. "There's someone to the south, over by the red barn!"
Not seeing an immediate target, looking around quickly she tries to see if they can run anywhere for cover. The main thing was to stop the horses right behind the fire from panic and scattering, and so she'll try and control that if possible, settling the lead horse.
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal d20+8=21 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:02:21 AM
Activating his new tattoo (Charm Animal, Standard Action), Gunther heads over toward the female dire lion's cage. He sighs, knowing this is a risky move. But then, this wasn't exactly a vacation... Opening the cage, Gunther orders the female to Heel. He peers into the darkness, looking for the casters (Spot=21).
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+2=20 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 10:33:19 AM
Aeralia groans as she hears the multiple commands shouted out towards the already confused and panicked students. She didn't want to confuse them anymore, so waits to see what they do. She guides her horse to the south, seeing that the apes to the north are receiving attention from her companions.
Glancing about, the sorceress strains to see where the apes were being summoned from, though only being able to see more being summoned into existance. Recalling quickly the short range of the summonings they were using, Aeralia chants and casts, calling forth shadows to create a magical storm of sleet and rain beyond where the apes where being summoned from to the south, hoping to catch the caster in the mix of it, or at least to block his line of sight to the caravan.
(OOC: Centering the 40' Radius Cylinder 20' behind where the apes were just summoned. Will save DC 24 to recognize as shadow-illusion once INTERACTED with (if he's in the radius), otherwise it blocks all sight in and through it (if he's on the other side still). Still 20% chance of working if he makes the save.)
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OOC: Standard Action: Shadow Conjuration: Sleet Storm Move Equivelent: Guide with knees (Ride check 20 vs. DC 5), move horse to Q79, 40' move) Spot Check - Autofailed (Can't make any of those DC's)
Lian (AC 38-2 large-2 charge, HPS 94) d20+11=20 d20+11=26 d20+11=26 d20+19=22 3d6(6+1+1)+5=13 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 12:32:11 PM STILL HAVE NOT RECIEVED A MAP!! axemaster1010@yahoo.com
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands
(Spot Checks just in case... 20, 26 and 26)
The monk begins laughing. "This is what I'm talking about! Guerilla tactics!" He snickers excitedly.
The Hand of Domi charges the ape that is bearing down on him. He hears an explosion and screams, which means either the caravan is being attacked or Ingrge got excited. He almost turns and heads back... almost.
If Lian comes in contact with the ape this round... 10ft reach, Stunning Attack DC 25 fort, hits AC 22 with a charge, for 13 damage breaking DR with Blessed Hands.
His movement is 70.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim: Combat Round 3 - Remember Ranges!! daze d20+2=11 cover d100=91 d100=47 d100=21 d100=39 d20+9=18 d20+7=25 d20+12=19 6d6(6+4+5+6+5+1)=27 6d6(4+5+4+4+3+4)=24 d20+4=7 d20+4=24 d20+4=13 d20=4 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 1:27:09 PM
The students, the more well to do ones, pour out of the second wagon and move into the field of grain. All are wide eyes and scan the area.
Athalorn takes flight as an eagle, toward the small group of trees where he spied the figure. Glannath catches his friend and takes his support position off his right wing, ten feet up and ten feet behind Athalorn.
Athalorn now that he is closer can tell the figure appears to be human and is floating about five feet in the air, using the lower tree branches for cover.
K'Nara and Milo run to Oxford's aid. The scene is not pretty, the two students are horribly burned and neither hero can tell which students they were anymore. Oxford is only slightly less burned than the two students. It appeared that his years of training may have served him, but the loss of his legs ruined his chances at survival: Oxford is dead.
Olana goes and checks on the horses as they are near panic being so close to the three fireballs.
Falin lets fly three more arrows at the fiendish ape caught in the black tentacles. The ape dies as it was being crushed and winks out of existence, back to the jungle plain from were it was summoned.
The Celestial eagle flies flat out at the figure by the red barn, but can not quite get there to attack (traveled 160 feet + cast 50 feet closer for a total of 210 feet, but the barn is 375 feet away.) The Celestial eagle is off the map.
Dellintu move up and casts his daze monster spell at the ape and its gets a glassy look in its eyes.
Brother Bertram call those students that can make it to him to come within his protect wall of blades.
Ingrge moves forward to attempt to kill the figure in the trees (125 yards way) with his phantasm spell, but he realizes that he not closed the distance enough to cast.
Aeralia cast her illusion at the figure in the area of the big red Barn (20 % miss chance)
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miss chance 39% Will Save 18 Please roll the 20% of damage.
The Ice storm is off the map
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Lian charges forward and smacks the fiendish ape a good one A4 (the ape also has a 10 foot reach so no AOO).
The ape makes his stunning fist save (Save 25), but it is still dazed.
Sonara fires a sleep arrow at the figure behind the stone wall (over 160 yards away) and just misses (remember range modifiers).
Gunther tries a new and risky ploy as he tries to charm the Dire Lioness.
Save 4 + modifies (?) should fail.
The lioness jumps out of the open cage and nuzzles Gunther.
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THe lead carriage takes another fireball from the stone wall figure (at least 150 yards away).
Damage 60 Reflex save DC 20 K'Nara get +2 to save as she is on the edge of the spell.
Milo and Ingrge must save
SR 19
The carriage had small fires on it a few seconds ago, bt it is now fully engulfed after the fourth conflageration.
Two additional fireball hit the inside of the wirling blades. Each figure is much more visible (Spot check 10) as they each are now 25 feet in the air. The one by the barn is now out of the ice storm.
Damage 27 reflex save 19 Damage 24 reflex save 19
Bertram must roll his saves
Sutton saves 7 & 24: Sutton is badly burned but still in the fight and he takes a long range shot at the northern figure
AC 13 missed low with his crossbow
All of the students die screaming in pain all around Brother Bertram.
The canvas covering of the wagon starts to slowly catch fire.
A second fiendish ape move next to Lian, but took all of its movment to get there (no attack or AOO).
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) d20+24=36 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 3:20:00 PM
The druid sees the figure hovering in the trees, and using his strong wings, rises up slightly as he races towards the copse. The feeling is a good one, that makes his avian spine tingle. Glannath by his side, flying to their enemy together. He watches the copse closely as he flies, trying to see the figure in more detail, and watching for the enemies movement. (Spot = 36)
Glannath gives a cry, as if affirming Athalorn's own thoughts, and follows, staying around 10 feet behind and above his friend.
ooc: Both eagles fly toward the copse, rising a further 20' and moving at double speed 160'
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp Wednesday April 18th, 2007 3:29:39 PM
Cursing soundly, K'Nara yells back towards where the still-living students are:
"Get out of the carriage and take cover at the side of the road!!!" She, herself, runs to T51 on the map, her bow in hand (since she couldn't cast a healing spell on poor Oxford), intent on backing up Falin with her own arrows until she needs to draw her sword.
"Talk to me, people," she says into her Ring of Communication, "Who is where--and where in the bloody Wold are these fireballs coming from???"
(OOC: since I have no idea what the measurements in yards are supposed to be in regards to shooting arrows, I have no idea if any of the visible targets are in K'Nara's range or not.)
Milo (AC 29, 30 v.A4, hp 104/104) Wednesday April 18th, 2007 6:56:15 PM
Seeing Lian fighting two apes by himself, Milo clicks his heels, activating his boots of speed, and dashes across the field toward his friend and his opponents. (OOC: double move 100 feet toward Lian and the apes.)
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+19=38 d20+19=37 3d8(8+6+1)+15=30 d6=4 d6=5 2d10(8+10)=18 d20+16=28 d20+6=26 d20+6=24 d20+6=22 3d6(6+2+2)+12=22 d6+4=8 3d4(4+2+1)+3=10 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:09:26 PM
Dodging yet another fireball, reflex save 28 no damage from fireball ingrge hears the scream behind him and gets royally pissed off.
Activating his boots of speed (free action) Ingrge casts another spell (standard action) and teleports himself to a point on the ground 35 feet behind the mage to the north above him. Whippring out his bow and nocking an arrow, (move action) He lets fly with a single flaming arrow (extra attack due to boots of speed)
AC 38 (crit threat AC 37), 30 damage + 4 points frost(bow) + 5 points fire(arrow) + 18 icy burst(bow) Total damage: 57 points
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Remembering Ingrge's instructions Delintu casts a spell (invisibility sphere) and moves toward the wounded (have no idea who he is closest to last round he moved to X72), with the wand he was given.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
The Celestial Eagle finishes his dive bomb toward the figure in the air above the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 20 damage 5 + 9 smite evil damage Claw 2 AC: 18 damage 5 + 10 smite evil damage Bite AC: 11 (assuming miss)
Still facing the ape coming his way (? no results posted from last round) He lets fire with another magic missile blast. Wand of magic missile: SR 20, no save 10 damage
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara takes aim yet again at her target and lets fly with two arrows this time (rapid shot making a total of -6 pershot). Arrow 1: AC 26 (nat 20 crit threat Ac 22) Regular damage 10 points + additional crit Damage 12 Plus will save DC 11 or sleep. Arrow 2: AC 22 damage 8 points + will save dc 11 or sleep.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# Specialist Bonus Spell used spell (no asterix or #)
Everyone, Don't forget the Party treasure that you are carrying that you can use. There are several types of healing wands and the such out there
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Dm Jim: I forgot to update Donara last round. Will update in the next post for the last two rounds. It was on the long list, but I overlooked it, twice.
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 d20+10=19 d20+10=30 2d8(7+7)+12=26 Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:36:23 PM
Bertram grunts as the heat washes over him, but manages to avoid the worst of it. He quickly prays to Domi and a healing wind washes over everyone within its range.
(Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass Heals for 26 hit points for anyone within 55 feet)
Brother Bertram (Spell List) Wednesday April 18th, 2007 8:38:11 PM
LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2 True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment Blade Barrier Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death
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Dm Jim: Please mark off the spell used.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+19=33 d20+26=31 d20+21=31 d20+16=20 d8+5=7 d8+5=10 d8+5=10 Thursday April 19th, 2007 1:14:39 AM
Seeing the damage the fireballs are accomplishing Falin spurs his horse into a run and heads just North of the tentacles. Trying to skirt between the ape and the tentacles.
Ride check 33 to control with knees. He will fire on the ape as well.
I have taken into account the -8 to attack due to riding
AC 31 HP 7 AC 31 HP 10 AC 20 HP 10
OOC: From what I can read he is 150 yards away from the lead wagon. The horse can run 83.3 (repeating of course) yards in a round. Next round I should be within range to strike the figure firing the fireballs. I am trying to get within 50 yards of the figure.
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A4, HPS 94) d20+17=31 d20+17=29 d20+17=21 d20+12=18 3d6(4+3+5)+5=17 3d6(6+3+6)+5=20 3d6(3+3+3)+5=14 3d6(4+2+1)+5=12 Thursday April 19th, 2007 5:31:34 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A4
Attacking with a series of roundhouse kicks at A4, circles of green flame rise from the grain and encircle the spinning monk. (Hits AC 31, 29, 21 and 18, for 17, 20, 14 and 12 damage respectively... DR is broken with Blessed Hands)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Gunther (AC30, HP 116/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+16=22 d20+8=26 d20+21=22 d20+16=21 2d6(6+1)+16=23 d20+11=17 2d6(5+4)+16=25 d20+21=23 2d6(6+3)+16=25 d20+13=28 2d6(4+2)+16=22 d20+3=20 2d6(5+5)+16=26 d6=3 d6=4 d6=2 d6=5 d6=3 Thursday April 19th, 2007 8:25:51 AM
Giving the lioness a quick pat on the head, he orders her to follow (Handle Animal=22 if needed). Then he takes off toward the ape barreling his way (AP3). Grinning as he flexes his newly enlarged arms, Gunther launches a full attack on the critter as he scans the battlefield for signs of the summoner (Spot=26). He holds Delilah from attacking for now.
AC22 (miss) AC21 for 23 + 3 fire AC17 for 25 + 4 fire AC23 for 25 + 2 fire AC28 for 22 + 5 elect. AC20 for 26 + 3 elect.
Map position: AB94
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+2=17 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:56:01 AM
(OOC NOTE: Sleet Storm has no damage. And Shadow Conjuration would do full damage if he failed his save, not 20%, if it did (since he missed his will save))
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"Students, Stop!" Aeralia yells out, spurring her horse back to the other side of the road, towards the group of living students. "Huddle together, quickly now!" she commands in a crisp, clear voice, unhinted with anger or fear. She orders them once more if they need more prompting, then begins to cast. A shell of magical energy encompasses the young students, protecting them from magical assualt.
Aeralia then scans the battlefield, looking for any more living students, sighting the lone one travelling south.
(OOC: You can fit 4 medium sized creatures in a 5' space if the squeeze [and give up their Dex to AC]. Asking the students to do this, so they all fit into a 12' diameter sphere.)
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OOC: Standard Action: Resilient Sphere Move Equivelent: Guide with knees (Ride check 17 vs. DC 5), move horse to Y84, 40' move)
Olana d20+20=34 d20+15=29 d20+10=14 d8+2=10 d8+2=8 d8+2=8 Thursday April 19th, 2007 11:08:56 AM
Seeing Falin speed off, presumably toward one of the assailants, Olana will attempt to pick off whatever is in his way.
Firing on the closest ape fiend that threatens Falin's trajectory.
OOC: I have mixed units of measurements. I did not do this to confuse anyone and will most likely do it again in the future when distances are great. Please note one yard is 3 feet.
Human spell caster by the trees north of the road is 125 yards away (375 feet) Spellcast down the road (west) behind the stone wall is 150 yards away (450 feet) Spellcast south of the road by the red barn and the illusion of an ice storm is 125 yards away (375 feet)
During combat please list your AC, hit points, duration spells cast on you and others, and mark off the spells you cast.
Please roll your own saving throws and damage.
K'Nara save 12 +2 for edge bonus + character bonus = save for half damage = 30 points
I forgot Donora from last turn has have moved him. Donara was in the blast radius of the last two 6HD fireball. I will assume that he made his saves and Bertram cured him so he is at full. Donara must look through the blade barrier to cast spells from his current position.
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Ingrge feels picked on as that is the fourth fireball he has been in and tries a new tactic as he activates his boots and teleports away.
Athalorn in formation with Glannath are closing the distance to the human spell caster by the small group of trees when they see Ingrge appear and fire an arrow through the back of the spell caster. Anthalorn watches the human shudder and his eyes roll back in his head. The dead spell caster hangs in mid air and bleeds on the trees below him.
Ingrge can see magical auras, items or enchantments he can not tell, on the dead floating human.
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Ingrge, Anthalron and Glannath are off the map -- due north
Kent I will let it go but I do not see how you can attack after casting the teleport spell, even with boots of speed. Is it not a move action to grab you bow and arrow after casting your spell?
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Olana in safely behind the blade barrier and was thankful to have been missed by the fireballs last round.
Falin takes off on his horse and easily guides his horse around the apes charging at him and is now 60 yards from the elvish spell caster behind the stone wall.
K'Nara makes her save for the fireball and is only slightly singed (30 damage) but moves forward and attempts to calculate distances to the spell caster behind the stone wall.
The Celestial eagle flies to and attacks the half elf spell caster floating above the red barn and ice storm, but can not seem to touch his adversary.
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The celestial eagle is off the map -- due south.
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Brother Bertram cure all the damage caused by the fireballs to himself and Donara and most of the damage done to Sutton.
Sutton looks over at Bertram and comments with a smile on his face "You are handy in a fight. Thanks, I really need that." Sutton starts cranking his heavy crossbow as he is not going anywhere with all the blades flying around.
Lian kicks the panting ape in front of him hard and often, until he knocks it down and it winks out of existence. Milo arrives to support the super sized monk. There is a dazed ape still in front of the two Emeralds.
Gunther takes of with his new very friendly Dire lion to attack the ape (one attack only as you did a move action -- miss). The ape is damaged as it has been hit twice now by magic missiles from Donara.
Sonara take careful aim and elevates his bow before letting loose a brace of arrows at the stone wall. One finds its mark (no critical) and the other impacts the wall.
Sleep save of 16 for the elf (?)
Olana attempts to fire at the charging apes (A5) through the blades and two arrows make it through, but one is destroyed. The two that make it through find their mark in the apes shoulders.
Aeralia rides over to the students and dismounts to cast her spell to protect the students, but can only get four. One does not appear to be afraid but more mad and he step to the outside of the sphere (save 31). Aeralia has 3 scared students in the sphere with her.
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Aeralia can hear in her head as the spher takes shape "Beat her senseless." The three students look sad and one begins to cry as they attempt to grapple the sorceress.
Grapple checks 20, 10, 10
Aeralia must can attempt to break the grapple DC 20
One students get a good hold but the space does not seem large enough for the other two to be effective.
In the back of Aeralia's mind, she thinks she remembers Ingrge telling her that the well off students had magic auras (magic items, etc) but the only major auras she saw were on the upset student. Each student in the sphere has a single aura on them, but it may be a bit difficult to concentrate on what it is at this point.
The two apes attempt to attack Gunther
Charging damaged ape AC 10 (natural 1 as he is surprised to see how close he is to a panther).
Ape full attack AC 22, 27, 12 - all turned by Gunthers armor.
The upset student begins casting and a bolt of lightning lwaps out and strikes Gunther.
spot 17 to see the panther (fail)
Damage 49 Reflex 25 for half damage
A secondary bolt leaps to the dire lion for 25 damage or half if save. The dire lion roars in pain: 25 or 12 damage reflex 25 to save
Gunther hears in his head "Blast!, I hate to kill pawns, but there is no help. Weaken him."
The two very sad students next to the lightning bolt wielding student cast ray of enfeeblement at Gunther.
Touch AC 14 & 21
str drain 4 & 7
From the big red barn, another fireball flies and engulfs Milo and Lian.
Damage 19 reflex save 19
Yet another fireball flies out from the stone walled spell user at Falin.
Damage 27
reflex save 20
The horse Falin is riding dies (save 6)
DC 20 ride check to land safely.
The two apes coming down the road are bearing down on the bow wielding K'Nara.
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Map to come later
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100) Thursday April 19th, 2007 6:37:33 PM
The druid slows his flight as he sees the spellcaster killed, amazed at the appearance of Ingrge in the copse and the ease with which he killed the enemy. ~These dragons are powerful now~ he thinks to himself. He turns in the air and sees the commotion back at the wagons. Giving a screech of command to Glannath, the two birds circle high and head back towards Gunther and Thaeri (2' higher, 160' toward Gunther)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+3=17 d20+3=22 d20-2=13 d3+4=6 d20+8=24 d6+4=10 d20+13=25 d20+3=20 d20+13=31 d8+5=10 d8+5=7 d8+5=7 d6=3 d6=3 d6=3 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:37:38 PM
(OOC: Jim, effects from the same spell like Ray of Enfeeblement do not stack with each other. Pg 171-172 PHB)
Ingrge blinks back a bit of surprise as the mage dies so easily. Almost disapointed, Ingrge looks back toward the encampment in time to see a lightening bolt emminate from the wagon area and strike Gunther and the Lioness. Using his sight to track the magical residue of where it came from, Ingrge pulls out three arrows of distance from his quiver and one after another sends them arcing toward their chosen target. (-2 for 1 distance increment and -4 self imposed for not totally being clear what his target is). (X88) Arrow 1: Ac 25, 10 Damage + 3 frost damage Arrow 2: AC 20, 7 damage + 3 frost damage Arrow 3: AC 31, 7 damage + 3 frost damage
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Invisible now, the elf runs to Q62.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Having barely survived the last blast of fire and being healed by the kind brother, the elf relays his thanks and casts a quick spell upon himself; Resist energy: fire
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Watching as the first arrow strikes his opponent but doesn't seem to effect his target, the elf moves to O89 and lets fly with a single masterwork arrow at his chosen target. (-4 distance) AC 24: 10 damage
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
The Celestial Eagle finishes his dive bomb toward the figure in the air above the red barn. If the eagle senses that the being is EVIL it will smite evil with its attack. Claw 1 AC: 17, miss Claw 2 AC: 22, Damage 6 Bite AC: 13, miss
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# Specialist Bonus Spell used spell (no asterix or #)
Everyone, Don't forget the Party treasure that you are carrying that you can use. There are several types of healing wands and the such out there.
Milo (AC 29, 30 v.A7, hp 104/104) d20+22=35 d20+22=37 d4+4=6 9d6(4+3+5+5+2+2+4+5+4)=34 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:43:18 PM
Milo tumbles into a flanking position opposite Lian on the ape (A7), and attacks the creature, jabbing at its tender parts. (OOC: Tumble check DC 35. Hit AC 37 for 40 hit points damage. This includes sneak attack and holy damage.)
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 12d6(4+1+3+3+6+5+3+1+3+5+1+2)=37 Thursday April 19th, 2007 9:48:36 PM
Bertram nods at Sutton's words and turns back to the task at hand. Seeing that his barrier has interfered with Olana he prays once again, calling Holy Fire down upon her chosen target(A5)
(OOC FLAME STRIKE 37Hp Damage, Half is fire, Half is pure divine power and not dependent on resistances)
LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
Arealia grunts as she hits the ground, dragged down by the students. Hearing the residual mental commands, Aeralia closes her eyes and concentrates, reciting the incantations in her mind. She releases a wave of dispeling energy, enveloping herself and the students grappling her.
OOC: Dispel Magic, Area Effect ----------- Student One: Check 27, dispels a caster level 16 effect Student Two: Check 22, dispels a caster level 11 effect Student Three: Check 12, dispels a caster level 1 effect Aeralia: Check 19 vs DC 23, not Dispelled Resilient Sphere: Check 15 vs. DC 23, not Dispelled
Additional Checks (if ones from students failed, and they have other active effects) ---------------- Check 20, dispels a caster level 9 effect Check 14, dispels a caster level 3 effect Check 19, dispels a caster level 8 effect
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OOC: Casting While Grappled, Concentration 26 vs. DC 23 Full Round Action: Silent, Still Dispel Magic
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 91/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP47/72) d20+8=19 d20+8=20 d20+2=20 d20+2=18 d20+2=21 d20+3=15 d20+21=37 2d6(1+5)+16=22 d6=5 d20+16=28 2d6(3+2)+16=21 d6=3 d20+11=14 d20+21=27 2d6(3+2)+16=21 d6=1 d20+13=14 d20+3=11 d20+16=29 d20+14=23 d6+8=12 d6=6 d20+14=31 d6+8=11 d6=6 d20+8=13 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:23:19 AM
OOC: Gunther's Touch AC is 17 due to his ring of protection and ioun. Also, Gunther has SR13 due to his armor. Sorry I didn't get that on the header before (All three spells beat the SR...20, 18, 21) Final note: used 3 hero points to bump Ref. up to 25.
Hearing a pop, Gunther spins slowly to see the bolt of lightening headed his way. Somehow he manages to duck out of the way before the brunt of the damage occurs (Ref.=25, 3 hero points used). The lioness, however, is not so lucky (Ref.=20) and she howls in pain as the magic rips through her.
Shaking off the first ray, Gunther feels, his muscles begin to weaken, but at the last minute it zip harmlessly by (used another hero point to reroll the students ray...misses with a 15)
More than ready to take on the spellcasters, Gunther rips into the apes, making sure to split up his attacks as necessary to take down the beasts. Pointing to the other ape, Gunther directs the lioness to attack (Handle Animal=29 if needed).
Gunther's attacks: (A8, A3 if kills A8) AC37 for 22+5fire AC28 for 21+3fire AC14 AC27 for 21+1elect. AC14 AC11 Total Damage: 64+8fire+1elect.
Delilah's Attack: (A3) Claws AC23 for 12+6 fire AC31 for 11+6 fire Bite: AC13 Total damage: 23+12fire
Spells in place Enlarge Person: 26/30 rds. remaining Charm Animal: 3 hours remaining
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Dm Jim: Since when do the players get to use hero points to reroll the Dm's rolls: The students ray???????? Please explain or lose 7 strenght.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 of 70) d20+14=23 d20+36=49 d20+31=42 d20+26=40 d8+23=29 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:54:16 AM Reflex save 23
Falin jumps from the back of the horse as the fireball engulfs it. He hits the ground and goes into a firing position. He lets loose three arrows towards the caster by the stone wall.
Using Dire Shot on my first shot Using +5 arrows Applied -2 range penalty Seeking bow negates any concealment by target
AC 49 HP 29 AC 42 HP 13 AC 40 HP 15
DM Sanity Information
1 Dire shot left for the day 42 normal arrows left 22 +5 arrows left 20 wood tipped arrows left
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A5, HPS 94) Friday April 20th, 2007 11:36:29 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A5
Pretty sure Milo has the whole thing under control with this ape, it is dazed after all, the monk runs full tilt toward A5. (Movement 280ft or 93 yards :)) [OOC: I assume that I will only be able to run and an attack is not possible.]
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri (AC 20, hps 24) d20+6=18 d20+1=14 d20+1=7 d6+3=6 d20+11=22 Friday April 20th, 2007 11:40:29 AM
The panther remains in flanking position with Gunther.
She swipes and snaps at the ape. (AC hitting 18 with bite, missing the others attacks likely, 6 damage)
Jay, don't forget the free grapple!! Thaeri get's a +11 and a free attempt once she connects with a bite. Rolled it for you d20+11=22.---Nellie
Olana (AC 25, hp 69) d20+20=30 d20+15=34 d20+10=18 d8+2=4 d8+2=3 d8+2=6 d20+15=26 Friday April 20th, 2007 12:27:21 PM
Contained by the blade barrier (?) Olana has another attempt at firing on Nasty thingy #5, hopefully freeing up Lian and Falin to do some damage to those spellcasters.
hits DC 30, 34, 18 for 4, 2 and 6 dam (eww)
"Well that should do it!" she yells to Bertram amidst the ruckus, as she sees his spell heading that way. "Remind me not to get into an argument with you."
Her eyes then rest on everyone else on that particular wagon. She'd felt Bert's healing energy wash over them all, but did anyone need patching up further? Were there any left alive, even?
Jerry Friday April 20th, 2007 12:57:46 PM
Just a reminder to post in the nook and help with this. Remember the respect the Wold gives you will fade as will your future legacy, if future groups do not keep the reputation of the Consortium sound and intact. So jump in and help. This should continue to be important to you.
Enjoy your Weekend!
K'Nara, AC33, 113/143hp d20+16=30 d20+11=17 d6+5=9 d6+5=11 Friday April 20th, 2007 1:31:17 PM
(OOC to DM Jim: um...I have that blade barrier spell surrounding the second carriage, while K'Nara was checking Oxford in the first one...how did she get hurt by the barrier?)
K'Nara--wholly unaware that the students they are seeking to protect are actually magical pawns in a deadly game since nobody else is actually using their Rings of Communication to let anyone else know what they're doing--coolly nocks arrows and lets them fly at Ape A5 on the map.
First arrow hits AC30 for 9hpd; second hits AC17 for 11hpd.
In between grunts and groans, Gunther calls out over his ring. "What in all de rivers of Woldsblood is going on back dere? Dose students just attacked me!! Shut dem down!"
OOC Question - Matt T. Friday April 20th, 2007 6:13:31 PM
(OOC: Does the use of the ring require an action to communicate? Aeralia wouldn't be able to use it to communicate while she's being grappled, would she? (or while performing a full round action)?
I ceratinly thought about having Aeralia trying to tell, Donna, just didn't want to get beat down in the proccess :P)
Also, would the Resilient Sphere block communcation of such a sort as well?
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Dm JIm: Lets say to activate the ring is a free action, but you must be wearing the ring. Remember only 2 are allowed. I will have to read up on the resiliant sphere, but for now lets say it is not block. Aelalia my be hard pressed to communicate well with two teenaged girls trying to beat the stuffing out of her.
Dm Jim: Another one Bites the Dust! Ingrge d100=75 6d6(6+4+2+2+3+1)=18 d20+6=23 d20+10=29 d10=4 d20=16 d20=7 d20+3=8 d20+18=34 16d6(3+6+6+4+5+6+2+4+4+6+5+3+1+2+4+6)=67 d20+7=12 d20+7=9 d20+5=16 Friday April 20th, 2007 7:17:14 PM
Athalorn sees that Ingrge has dispatched the spell user and he and Glannath turn in formation and high tail it back to caravan at full speed. The wind feels so good over the wings.
The dead spell caster slowly begins to sink into the top of a tree.
Ingrge is off the map -- due north
Ingrge wastes no time after hearing the lighting bolt as he bends the bow in the direction of the flash and lets three arrows fly.
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OOC: Giving you 33% chance to hit the lighting wielding spell user (low is best). Arcane sight has a range of 120 feet and you are 410 feet away.
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Ingrge sees one of the three students fall under his arrows and hears the cry of surprise.
Dellintu move up into to position for some mischief.
Donara see the wisdom of having some protection from fires and gives herself some.
Sonara sights in the Elf at the stone wall and lets loose an arrow along with three from Falin. All find there mark and the Elf looks at the pin cushion of his chest before falling over backwards.
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OOC: Falin made is save verses the fireball last round. Does he take half damage?
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The celestial eagle again attempts to attack the half elf, but to no avail as it can not touch him.
The celestial eagle is off the map -- due south
Milo deftly rolls behind the dazed ape and easily kills it as he severs its spine. Lian sees his partners success and takes off back to the road at blinding speed. The very grass of the meadow seems to bend in the direction of the monk.
Olana (safely behind the blade barrier) and K'Nara fire arrows at the ape (A5) as Brother Bertram rains down holy fire on the beast. When the fire abates the ape is nowhere to be seen.
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ooc: I rolled K'Nara save for a fireball last round and she made it. Unless she has evasion she takes half damage. Please roll your own saving throws.
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Lian adjusts his run slightly and heads for the remaining ape on the road.
Sutton finished reloading his heavy crossbow as he takes aim at the ape still in the road.
AC 29, hit as the Wizard guard times his shot between the whirling blade and grazes the side of the ape for 6 damage.
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Ooc: Sutton and Bertram can not see behind the wagon they are on because of the back of the wagon. They are on the drivers bench.
I had Bertram include the horses in the last cure spell as he had space, but the horses are looking in real bad shape.
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Aeralia is in a strong hold by a young student in overalls, but she is able to get her dispel magic spell off as he is ready to elbow her in the face, but he blinks his eyes and rolls off of her. "I am so sorry. John made me do it." The two female students seem unaffected by Aeralia's spell as they appear to close in on the sorcerer.
Gunther does not like his treatment by the three student not enclosed in Aeralia sphere, but concentrates on the task at hand as he and his two cats lay into the two apes, rending both of them, as they die and wink out. Gunthers reduced strenght (-7 str) did not seem to effect his battle prowess.
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Yet another fireball slams into the interior of the blade barrier.
Damage 18 reflex save of 19 for half damage to Olana, Sutton, Brother Bertram, and Donara.
Sutton reflex save 23 - save - Sutton was not fully cured up by Bertram last round, but he does not look close to death, just really pissed off.
The wagon canvas top is really starting to burn and smoke.
For those look in the direction of the ig red barn (spot 13 check) to see the spell cast fly down below of the barn and out of sight.
The remaining ape on the road goes to attack Lian (both have a 10 reach so no Aoo), but the hand of Domi proves to be too quick as he duck all the blows easily.
In the crowded resiliant sphere, the two young women wizards jump on Aeralia and one get ahold of the sorceress.
Grapple 16
The young male wizard look in shock as his fellow students attack Aerlia "Stop that Mary and Jane."
The two remaining rouge students sight in on Gunther, one scowling and one crying.
The crying wizard sends two magic missiles at the big warrior.
SR 8, but the armor turns the two magical projectiles.
The scowling spell caster has other plans as he cast yet another forking lightning bolt at Gunther.
SR 34
Damage 67 reflex save of 25 for half damage
Two secondary bolt arc out and one each hits Delliala and Thaeri.
Damage 33 reflex save of 25 for half damage.
Aeralia and Gunther hear in their heads and angered retort "Blast! What do they say about all good plans. A pawn no less."
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Map to follow
Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Saturday April 21st, 2007 7:34:20 AM
Realizing he had been singed a bit by the fireball Falin pats out the smoldering pieces of his clothes and turns back towards the caravan.
Over his communication ring he tells the others, "This spell caster is done. Where are the rest of the attacks coming from?"
Without waiting for a response he begins the run back towards the caravan.
Jim: Sorry about the damage. Made the roll and completely forgot to apply the damage.
Lian (AC 38-2 large+1on A6, HPS 94) d20+17=33 d20+17=20 d20+17=20 d20+12=30 3d6(4+4+5)+5=18 3d6(3+5+4)+5=17 3d6(2+6+2)+5=15 3d6(6+4+1)+5=16 Saturday April 21st, 2007 11:39:10 AM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands Dodging A6
"Slow demonic primates are no match for dragons." The monk flurries with a series of nasty flaming emerald roundhouses to the apes fat head. (AC 33, 20, 20, 30, for 66 total damage) "Next!"
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri (AC 20, hps -9) d20+7=11 Saturday April 21st, 2007 11:50:19 AM
Since her target is dead, she looks to Gunther for direction. Brother, are we to hunt the two legger? Referring to the spellcaster.
(Reflex 11, failed save, takes 33 damage, one round until she dies!!)
Brother Bertram AC32/HP 108 (Blade Barrier 6 minutes Remaining) 2d8(3+4)+12=19 Saturday April 21st, 2007 12:52:26 PM
Seeing the state of his companions and the horses he quickly calls upon more power from Domi, sending out healing to all within range.
(OOC Cure Moderate, Mass 19Hp)
LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2(1-Used) True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass) Blade Barrier(USED) Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 30/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+8=16 d20+8=25 2d8(1+8)+5=14 d8=3 d20+16=20 d20+11=23 d8+4=7 d6=5 d20+14=19 d6+8=12 d6=3 d20+14=33 d6+8=14 d6=6 d20+18=24 d20+13=22 d6+4=6 d20+13=23 d6+4=6 Saturday April 21st, 2007 2:52:02 PM
"Arrrgggghhh..." Gunther's painful growl echo's throw the ring to each of the Dragons. "Somebody stop that student or I'll have to go back there and kill him myself!"
Fully caught in the lightning bolt, Gunther shudders (Ref.=16). This kind of magic certainly didn't come from some first level student! When this was all over, there are going to be some serious questions that need to be answered!
Casting around, Gunther watches Deliala dodge out of the brunt of the lightening bolt (Ref.=25). Then, his heart drops as Theari is caught in the secondary bolt and drops lifelessly to the ground. Taking a 5 foot step toward her, Gunther reaches out his unbelievably long arms as he activates his healing tattoo. Gently, he reaches down and delivers tender healing to his dying kitty (16 pts. healed).
Making sure that Thaeri gets back up on her feet, he speaks tenderly to the wounded panther. "I will go after the two legger. Stay, hide...rest. I don't want you to get hurt again!"
Pointing at the spellcaster that just zapped them with the lightening bolt, the warrior orders the lioness to attack him (Handle Animal=20). Growling, the lioness charges (Pounce=double movement+full attack) toward the "student" and rips into him.
Delilah's Attack: Bite:AC23 for 7+5(ice) Claw:AC19 for 12+3(fire) Claw:AC33 for 14+6(fire) Grapple=24 (unless student has a BAB+ Str. of 14, he's grappled) Rake1:AC22 for 6 Rake2:AC23 for 6
Gunther then reaches into his pack and pulls out another potion.
Milo (AC 29, hp 104/104) Saturday April 21st, 2007 5:47:16 PM
Dropping the ape, Milo notes the dropping spellcaster, and clicking his heels sprints in that direction, hoping to catch him behind the barn. (OOC: activated boots of speed to increase speed to 40 feet, and running x4 for 160 feet of movement.)
Aeralia (AC 10 [NO DEX], 48/48 HP, Grappled) d20+8=9 Saturday April 21st, 2007 10:20:41 PM
Aeralia nods weakly at the young man's apology as he lets her go, grateful not to have his elbow in her face. Seeing the upset expressions still on the girls within the sphere, Aeralia begins to concentrate again, running through the incantations in her mind. She isn't quite ready yet as one of the female students jumps on her, the young sorceress gasping as the wind is knocked out of her at the impact. Her concentration slips momentarily, the abjuration unraveling at her loss of control.
"Its some kinda ench- Oof!" Aeralia says, trying to activate her communication ring as she fights with the student atop her. "Mind control!" she finishes, continuing her struggle.
OOC: Casting While Grappled, Concentration 9 vs. DC 23 Full Round Action: FailedSilent, Still Dispel Magic
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 100/100) d20+24=30 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 8:22:31 AM
The druid sees Gunther hit by lightning, and the panther wounded. He watches the caravan starting to burn, and wonders if he could create enough water to quell the flames. Looking South, he manages to see the third figure disappear behind the red barn (Spot 30). Unsure where to head next, or how best to help, Athalorn gives a screech of command to Glannath to seek the third figure by the barn, before landing on the ground near the second wagon. (AB72) Moving his talons, and crying the words he know will summon the water, he tries to douse the flames as best he can on the second wagon (Create water, range 55' 24 gallons). The water apears above the burning wagon, falling suddenly from the air, hopefully soaking the smouldering canvas.
ooc: I am not really sure how likely 24 gallons is to put put out a fire, so if this is a ludicroulsy ineffectual action, I apologise :)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=27 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 8:25:12 AM
The Eagle watches his companion land on the ground, and heeding the command to seek, Glannath races South toward the barn, trying to find the figure (Spot 27)
ooc: Can creatures fly quickly in the same way that you can use a full round action to run? If so, Glannath flies 320' toward the barn, if not he flies 160'.
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Dm Jim: I think galannath can move 320 feet in 6 second. That will give Lian a run for his money.
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 d20+5=13 d20+5=22 d20+13=29 d20+7=19 4d6(2+6+1+4)=13 d20+3=17 d20+3=19 d20-2=5 Sunday April 22nd, 2007 2:42:01 PM
"Everyone the hidden attacker to the North is taken care of, Falin, there should be one still to the south where Milo and Lian were heading, though there seems to be some trickery and contention going on back at the wagons. I am heading there now."
That said Ingrge takes off (bow in hand) at a full run utilizing the extra speed provided by his boots (4x30) x 2 = 240 feet, heading toward the area where the lightening bolts are coming from.
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Still running Delintu moves to S53 (turning K'nara invisible to the others as well)and softly calls out so only K'nara can hear him. "Mistress K'nara, it is Delintu I am behind you do you need some healing?"
Invisible now, the elf runs to Q62.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Once again feeling the effects of the fireball, save DC 13 (takes 18 points) Donara is very glad to have cast the spell the previous round Remove 10 points damage. He then once again feels the healing powers of the cleric (Fully healed) and looks for a target. Spot DC 22 Spellcraft DC 29
If Donbara can see where the lightening bolts keep coming from he will target and cast a scorching ray, Ranged touch 19 damage 13. if he can not tell who the caster is he will cast Rope Trick, and climb into the space. and take a look through the window.
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Sonara can sense thather arrow has again flown true and then hears the screams coming from behind her. Turning she moves to U 80 and scans the field od battle.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
The eagle continues to harry its foe, If nothing else than to break his concentration. AC 17 miss AC 19 miss AC 5 miss
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +2
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
Lian Monday April 23rd, 2007 9:23:34 AM
The monk glances toward the caravan, and to his horror, just beyond magical barriers and wagons, he sees those 'kids' mobbing the young sorceress Aeralia.
K'Nara, AC33, 113/143hp d20+11=29 d100=91 Monday April 23rd, 2007 12:01:29 PM
(OOC to DM: yes, K'Nara has Evasion--and my apologies...I thought I'd rolled my saves versus the fireballs already. I also never got an answer to my Blade Barrier question.)
"I could do with some healing, thank you..." K'Nara tells the Culverwood elf, then turns around in place in order to see what the heck is happening to the caravan.
First thing that gets her attention is the continued attack on the portion of the caravan that has Olana and the students. K'Nara scowls, her hazel eyes narrowing as she tries to figure out where the sustained fireballs are coming from. (OOC: made a Spellcraft check of 29, if necessary.)
K'Nara is definitely looking to see where the spellcaster is and has every intention of taking him, her or it out as soon as possible. To this end, she casts Haste on herself. (OOC: rolled 91 for the Spell Failure, so she cast successfully.)
Dm Jim: Combat Round - Opponents? d20=18 d20=11 save d20+5=7 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:22:11 PM
OOC: Please note one yard is 3 feet.
Human spell caster (Dead) by the trees north of the road is 125 yards away (375 feet) Elven Spell caster (Dead) down the road (west) behind the stone wall is 150 yards away (450 feet) Spellcast south (out of sight) of the road by the red barn and the illusion of an ice storm is 125 yards away (375 feet)
During combat please list your AC, hit points, duration spells cast on you and others, and mark off the spells you cast.
Please roll your own saving throws and damage.
The ground is flat and everyone has no problem running is warranted (X4 movement).
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Falin, seeing the elven spell caster not rise again from behind the stone wall takes off back toward the caravan with all haste.
Lian easily dispatches the final fiendish ape without breaking a sweat and looks for a worthy opponent, but sees none left. The last two cracks of thunder had to come from somewhere though.
Brother Bertram saves the three remaining horses from wagon #1 as their burns heal up. Donara is also glad for the healing and his own fire protection spell.
Athalorn lands by the whirling blades and smoke and dumps the equivalent of a small barrel of water on the burning canvas of the first wagon. It does not completely put the fire out, but dampens it significantly; one more would snuff out the fire.
Galannath at Athalorns urging races to the big red barn and the last know location of the source of the fireballs. Galannath is not all the way there (off the map to the south), but put a big dent in closing the distance.
Ingrge tries a new tact and races (using the full effect of the boots of speed) back toward the road and the area that the two chain lightning spells originated (170 feet from road).
Dellintu move up next to K'Nara and makes them both invisible and asks the Emerald leader if she needs curing, since she does not, he moves on.
Gunther quickly cures his prone and dying friend, Thaeri, before it is too late, thus leaving them exposed to more potential damage. I mitigate the risk, Gunther sends Delilah to attack the scowling young spell casting "student".
Delilah gladly leaps to attack as it feels good to hunt after being cooped up in the cage for so long. The big lion just doesn't feel hungry, but it is practice the skilled learned as a cub. Delilah pounces at and lands on the scowling "student" wizard and passes right through the image of him. The dire lion is confused as her long claw only rake the ground.
Donara spots the rouge students and correctly identifies which one is causing the most mischief and all that through the whirling blades. Donana sees Delilah pass right through the nasty spell caster and tries her second plan: casting rope trick to gain height advantage.
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OOC: Donara would be -4 to hit fire firing into combat and -4 for the blade barrier.
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K'Nara cast haste on herself and looks to see where put the beat down on a spell caster or two.
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ooc: K'Nara was never effected by the blade barrier, only the fireball. Do you have evasion or improved evasion?
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The celestial eagle seems to give up its attack and circles higher, seemingly to search.
After dispatching the ape, Milo takes off like a shot toward the red barn in an effort to track down the spell caster over there. Milo almost makes it to the barn, but will he go behind the back or across the front in an effort to cut off the flying spell user.
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Milo is off the map to the south.
Ooc: The spell user was heading away from Milo toward the west (and behind the barn).
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Olana (safely behind the blade barrier) does nothing but strum her bow.
Sutton again begins reloading his heavy crossbow, but does not see any active opponents.
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Ooc: Sutton and Bertram can not see behind the wagon they are on because of the back of the wagon. They are on the drivers bench.
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Aeralia is in now in a weak hold by the thin female wizard student, is it Mary or Jane? The hold is enough to break Aeralia's concentration as her second dispel magic fails.
The burly young wizard seems to have shaken the cobwebs from his head and attacks the female wizard attempting to sit on Aeralia. "Get off of her Mary." As he slams his greater weight on Mary and they both roll off of Aeralia. Jane is effectivly block from attacking Aeralia.
Hogen (large male student in sphere) grapple 18 Jane grapple 11
Aeralia is free is not rumpled and can see three students outside of her sphere, one is an illusion and one is invisible.
Aeralia - Spellcraft 21 to determine the spell mislead and DC 21
Gunther and Aeralia hear in their heads "I would love to stay, but there are preparations to make. I see your weakness pawn and will have my friends exploit it." In more soft tones, at least mentally "As a good host, Aeralia, I will have tea ready for us at the tower. The only thing is I will have your friends killed first before we can enjoy it. You would make a marvelous student."
Just to Aeralia mind "Time to go. A young wizard mind is a terrible thing to waste."
Aeralia spellcraft DC 22 to determine the spell just cast by the invisible scowling "student" as he disapears with a "pop" as so does the other visible crying student.
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Map to come
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) 4d8(5+5+7+6)+12=35 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:46:48 PM
The druid gets frustrated seeing the fire still smouldering, and regrets not being better prepared to deal with a fire. Since leaving the Culverwood he had seen less need - a regrettable mistake in hindsight. At least the water had slowed the flames ferocity.
Jumping into the air, Athalorn flaps his wings, the air resistance lifting him swiftly, He flies to land on Gunther's enlarged shoulder, gripping with his talons, and begins screeching the incantation that will help heal his old friend.
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ooc: If I can reach Gunther with a single move action, i will cast Cure Critical Wounds on Gunther for 35 hit points. If it is a double move, Athalorn will grip onto the fighter's shoulder and wait until next round.
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Plant Growth, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=32 Monday April 23rd, 2007 1:51:39 PM
The Eagle soars toward the barn, flying over the top if he reaches it, still seeking the enemy Athalorn had asked him to find. Spot = 32
Lian (AC 38-2 large, HPS 94) Monday April 23rd, 2007 2:28:41 PM
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands
Looking one last time at the young sorceress, the monk takes off, following his halfling friend.
Into the emerald dragon ring, "Knara, I'm following Milo... I think he sees something! Get that little witch off Aeralia. AERALIA, IF YOU CAN, DISMISS ANY BARRIERS YOU HAVE UP!"
"Milo, what are you following?"
"Anyone, what the bloody hell is going on at teh caravan? Did the students betray us?"
MOVEMENT OF 280 FEET running.
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 3d8(4+8+4)+5=21 Monday April 23rd, 2007 7:25:27 PM
Seeing that he is well in range of his distance arrows Ingrge he stops and nocking his bow, yells out loudly.
"IF ANYONE OTHER THAN ONE OF THE EMERALDS WANTS TO REMAIN ALIVE PAST THE NEXT SIX SECONDS, I SUGGEST YOU LIE FACE DOWN NOW!!!! If you are still standing after six seconds you will be killed by the Emerald nearest to you."
Delintu: AC 18: Hp 47/47:
Delintu will tap K'nara with the wand if needed - 21 points(jim you say no, donna says yes???)
If K'nara doesnt need healing then Delintu moves max run toward Gunther, turning him invisible and letting him know that he is there.
Donara: AC 16: HP: 26/26
Having looked through the space's window in order to spot a potential target.
Sonara: AC:22, HP:47/47
Bow nocked and ready Sonara is ready to turn someone into a pincushion should anyone other than one of the Emeralds, even appears to preparing a spell.
Tentacles:
The tentacles wave about hoping for more things to play with.
The eagle, no longer with a foe in sight comes back to above where Donara is in the rope trick.
Celetial Eagle (medium) AC:14 HP: 17 Attack +3, +3, -2 Dam: 1d3+2, 1d4+2 Smite evil: 1/day +1d8+2 dam Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +3
*******Spell lists******
0 level -- Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# Specialist Bonus Spell used spell (no asterix or #)
Everyone, Don't forget the Party treasure that you are carrying that you can use. There are several types of healing wands and the such out there.
Milo (AC 29, hp 104/104) d20+17=20 d20+19=29 Monday April 23rd, 2007 8:02:18 PM
Seeing the choice before him, Milo hardly pauses in his step as he dashes behind the back of the barn, looking this way and that for the spellcaster, with murder in his eyes. (OOC: Made Spot DC 20 and Listen DC 29 checks, in case you need 'em.)
Olana (AC 25, HP 69) d20+19=21 Monday April 23rd, 2007 8:57:16 PM
Thanks to Bert's healing, the damage from the fireball is only fleeting. Still behind the barrier, Olana does what she can to stop anything from catching fire.
Reflex check DC 21
Brother Bertram AC32/HP108 Monday April 23rd, 2007 9:43:54 PM
Bertram reaches into his pouch quickly and pulls out a gem, but waits to see if it is truly needed.
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+17=32 d20+17=37 d20+12=27 d20+12=26 d20+12=18 d20+12=21 d20+12=30 d20+12=31 Monday April 23rd, 2007 11:15:44 PM
With the girl off of her momentarily, Aeralia's eyes linger briefly on the students outside the sphere, her Arcane Sight catching a glimse of the illusionary magics. After recognizing the Mislead spell, as well as the spell used as the 'student' vanishes, Aeralia turns her attention back to the threat within her own sphere.
Chanting quickly, Aeralia summons forth powerful abjuration energies against the sphere, and everyone within, and outside the sphere, as it's dispelled.
"Don't hurt the students! They've been bewitched!" Aeralia says loudly using her ring in response to Ingrge, taking a few steps back from the Jane and Mary. She then waits to see if her disenchant functioned against the mind control.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 65/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+8=16 2d8(6+6)+5=17 Monday April 23rd, 2007 11:36:37 PM
Gunther flinches as the eagle lands on his shoulder, but quickly recognizes the favorite form of his old friend. He breathes a sigh of relief as Athalorn sends healing into his body, but doesn't let it linger. Scanning the battlefield and not spotting any resistance (Spot=16), he heads toward Theari's side. Once more he sends healing energy from his tattoo into her broken body (17 healed). Then he goes to check on Delilah (I know you sent a map, but are we still in combat?? I'm confused!!)
Panting and angry he kicks the ground. "I'll show you pawn you stupid coward!! Next time I'll paint the ground red with your blood!!" he screams out to the night in answer to the taunts that he has heard in his head.
Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Tuesday April 24th, 2007 12:45:15 AM
Hearing what is going on, but seeing how far he is from Milo, Falin continues until he makes it back to the caravan to see what he can do to help.
Over his ring Falin asks, "I am coming back from the stone wall. If I am not needed anywhere else I am heading back towards the caravan to see what I can do there."
Running 120 feet back towards caravan.
Lian Tuesday April 24th, 2007 11:35:30 AM
OOC: I'm with Nellie. :) Huh?
Dm Jim: Combat - Not many opponents left........ d20+26=30 d20+12=18 d20=11 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 1:09:18 PM
OOC: I did not end combat last round as there are still opponents and their actions were dependant upon your own, within combat rounds.
If K'Nara has evasion than she took no damage in this combat.
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Athalorn lands on Gunther and heals some of the electrical burns on the warriors body.
Milo run around the barn looking for the spell caster but does not spot or hear him. Lian quickly catches up to Milo as the both search behind the barn and the surrounding area. The two Emeralds do spot what appears to be a middle aged farmer coming out of the barn with a pitchfork and a bucket.
Roll a DC 17 survival/track roll for additional information.
Galannath seems to see or detect something and is circling in the air, getting farther and farther away from the caravan and more westward. The eagle cries out.
Ingrge yells at all in the area to drop to the ground if they are not a Dragon. All but one of the students (Jane), fall to the ground, along with Sutton (in the blade barrier) and Sonara and Dellintu.
Sutton comments from the bench of the wagon to Brother Bertram "This is all very humiliating."
Donara stays in the rope trick hide.
Olana thanks Brother Bertram for healing her.
Brother Bertram prepares for what may come and get a gem ready for action.
Falin runs back to the caravan.
Gunther worries about being called a pawn by the rouge student and cures Thaeri as the panther nuzzles the warrior.
Aeralia, now free of grappling students casts her dispel magic and Mary' eyes get clearing and pleading. Mary falls to the ground as commanded and sobs. John adds "Sory Ma'am"
Aeralia also dispells the illusionary double of the rouge student. The dispell also frees the hurt and angry Dire Lion of the charm animal spell. Deliliah looks around for retribution as her hackles rise and she gives a low growl.
Jane attacks Aeralia, but the sorceress avoids the girls rush. Jane appears to be getting ready for another attack.
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No map needed
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) d20+24=43 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 2:14:06 PM
The druid hears Glannath's screech, and crying out himself, takes quickly back into the air, his healing magic used on the big fighter. He flies low, trying to use all the strength in the familiar wings to reach his airbound friend and hunt the source of the eagle's anguish. (flies 320' toward Glannath, spot = 43)
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Plant Growth, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Control Water, Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=40 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 2:16:09 PM
The eagle continues to fly in the direction of whatever he has seen, seeking at as instructed, aware now that Athalorn is following him (Move up to 320' Spot = 40)
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp, Haste d20+1=12 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 3:35:52 PM
K'Nara has both Evasion and (in case it makes a difference) Detect Invisibility (thanks to having her sword with her.)
K'Nara looks around the battlefield, trying to spot anyone/anything threatening. (OOC: Spot check nets 12.)
If she Spots nothing, she will follow Lian to where he's joining Milo.
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Dm JImL: If detect invisiblity is always active, please list it on your character every post (see Lian's post for an example). If it is only active when the sword is in your hands, list it when you have it out. Please advise.
Lian (AC 38-2 large DODGE VS FARMER JOHN, HPS 94) d20+14=34 d20+25=31 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 4:29:47 PM
Always suspicious after a betrayal, the monk looks at the 'farmer', at Milo and then at the farmer again. If this was a farmer, he was in the barn allowing his fields to be burned. If this was a farmer and he didn't care about his fields, then he was possibly helping or harboring these folks. And if this was a spellcaster in disguise, which it likely was, then this monk would not be duped. Its happened before with that drow witch, it won't happen again. And if the students were charmed, this fellow likely is too. This was NO basic farmer.
The monk smiles and approaches the 'farmer'. (Sense Motive 34, Will DC 31 to disbelieve the illusion) "Sir, if you are indeed a farmer, and truly an innocent, then you will put down your tools and let us examine you. I have reason to believe you are an evil wizard set to kill these fair travelers." He reaches into his pocket and looks at Milo. He looks back at farmer. "Now Sir farmer, this is a Gem of True Seeing. It is a magical object that will allow us to decern if you are who you say you are. If you do not cooperate with me and my halfling friend here, and you are seen struggling with us, it is likely my very angry mage friend will kill you out of principle. Please cooperate. If you are the wizard we seek, you will not be harmed. For now." The monk holds the 'gem of bluffing' to his eye in hopes to illicit (sp?) a response. His fingers glow green in hopes that it will mask the mundane aura of the plain gem. He calms his mind and prepares for whatever might be next. He hopes Milo picked up on the glance he gave a second ago, as if to say Be ready.. Lian steps even closer to farmer John.
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands DODGE VS FARMER JOHN
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Jim Supplimental Tuesday April 24th, 2007 4:41:27 PM
OOC: The spell Aeralia noticed from the rouge student last round was a limited wish to cast Teleport and he took an unwilling traveler with him (the other student failed his save).
Milo Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:16:58 PM
Milo's murderous glare turns immediately to an impish grin as he spots the farmer. Waving amicably, the halfling turns in place, and dashes back to where the rest of the group are standing. "I can't see where the bloody wizard went. I'm not sure if he teleported or what." Turning to Olana, "It may be worth you taking a quick look for tracks though, love."
Ingrge: AC 29: HP 102/102 3d8(7+1+6)+5=19 d2=1 d20+8=25 d6+4=6 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:44:40 PM
hearing Arelia's call Ingrge hold his arrows for the moment though if any of the girl's attacks seem to cause major problems he will not be held responsblie for his actions.
Delintu hit Gunther with 19 points of healing and continures following him ready to hit hi again with another charge.
Donara climbs 1/2 way back down from his rope trick.
Sonara hears Ingrge's commands and then Arelia's and when the one student refuses to obey lets fly with a sleep arrow -4 firing into combat) AC 25, 6 points non lethal damage Will Dc 11 or fall asleep.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 84/116) Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP30/72) d20+16=34 Tuesday April 24th, 2007 9:59:49 PM
Spinning at the touch of his friendly neighborhood elven benefactor, Gunther breathes a sigh of relief. He's not exactly sure what happened with the spellcaster, but he doesn't like it. And judging from the sounds of Delilah, she doesn't like it either! Gunther makes his way over to her and does his best to calm her down (Handle Animal=34). As he does, he talks to Theari. "That was too close. I almost lost you out there. We need to rethink your protection." He watches the struggle with Aerelia and then sees the arrows flying. He decides he'll stay clear of the fight until he's sure he won't get hit by friendly fire.
Finally, he activates his ring of communication. "Dis is Gunther. De combat is vinding down over here. How are tings tovard the front of de caravan?"
Olana d20+12=21 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:30:10 AM
Assuming nothing is catching fire, Olana moves to the horses (they're not toast, hopefully?) and tries to settle them down.
Handle animal dc 21
Looking at Sutton, she asks "Any idea as to who was behind all this?"
(Is the blade barrier still up? I'm assuming if so, I can't see Aeralia still struggling)
Hearing Milo - "I can do that, although it mght take some time."
Falin (AC 23 HP 56 of 70) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 3:25:55 AM
Looking at the devastation around the caravan Falin shakes his head. Noticing there is still action taking place Falin makes his way over to Arelia's position to see if he can help any.
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 11:37:08 AM
Aeralia looks at the last student, the controlliong enchantment still resisting her dispels. Casting quickly, she places a powerful enchantment to lock the mind of the student, halting her from all action.
"What do you suppose he meant by all that?" Aeralia questions to the Dragons around, while waiting to make sure her holding spell took effect. "And what tower do you think he meant? The Star Mage Guild?" The sorceress wasn't aware that only she and Gunther heard some of his words, and just her alone for others.
After a moments pause, she ponders outloud, "Why does he want me?"
She stands ready to attempt another dispel on the young woman, if her own enchantment stuck.
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OOC: Standard Action: Hold Person (DC 23 to Resist)
Lian Wednesday April 25th, 2007 12:18:05 PM Into the Emerald ring,'Friends, I have a person of some interest over here that we need to investigate. Ingrge, if you would be so kind, I could use your magical expertise.'
"Apparently the halfling had something to do. Please stand still friend farmer."
Brother Bertram AC 32/HP 108 Blade Barrier 4 minutes Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:27:18 PM
Bertram begins climbing up higher on the wagon to see what lies behind.
Thaeri (Jay B) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:41:30 PM 'Brother, that was bad? I didn't like that.'
Lucia (Jay B) Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:42:52 PM
Knara only...Highlight to display spoiler: {Telepathically, 'About time! I didn't think you were going to use me.' Snaps the sword.}
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp, Haste, See Invisibility d20+1=20 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 1:51:42 PM
OOC: My bad, DM Jim--it says on K'Nara's sheet that her merely having the sword on her person gives her the ability to See Invisibility.
K'Nara hears Aeralia's words over her ring and immediately speaks as she continues to follow where Lian and Milo are:
"Aeralia? What are you talking about? What Tower? And what is this about somebody apparently wanting you..?"
K'Nara continues to look around to see what she can Spot. (OOC: another Spot check--this time 20.)
Dm Jim: Questions and Searching d20+30=49 d20+5=14 d20+5=19 Wednesday April 25th, 2007 9:52:36 PM
End of Combat rounds, for now.
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Anthalorn and Galannath scout for the anomaly that Galannath originally spotted. The two eagles seem to have lost the air trail, but whatever it is or was it could not have gone too far. The two eagle perch on a tree close to the road and stone wall. Each can see the dead sorcerer and the elf is turned on its side with 4 arrows still sticking out of his chest. There is little blood so he must have died almost immediately.
K'Nara takes a look around, but does not see much out of the ordinary, visible or invisible.
Lian and Milo stumble upon a farmer and Lian behaves cautiously. The farmer puts down his pitch fork and his bucket of manure. Milo runs off and the farmer comments "What got in to him?"
Lian spins his tale about the gem and the Farmer seems to buy it hook line and sinker. "I am Duke Johnson and this here is my farm. I got no need to lie, this land has been in my family for 4 generations and I plan to pass it on to my sone once he get married. You know any nice looking hard working girls for a soft headed farmer. In fact what are you doing here? You do not need to buy food for your horses or yourself, you are obviously a traveler and not from around here?"
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ooc: Lian gets 300 experience points for his creative play with the farmer.
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Milo talks to Olana on the ring for she is still behind the blade barrier. Olana agrees to track after the blade barrier is removed, but warns it will take time.
Olana calms the three surviving horses from wagon #1 as they have been fireballed and cured several times. It has unerved the horses greatly.
Ingrge hold his arrow pending the reaction of his friends and the aggresive student (ready action).
Dellintu now realized that Ingrge was not including him as a non Dragon and it make him feel good and he is smiling all the way over to heal Gunther and the warrior feels better, but has a ways to go to feel 100%.
Donara climbs back downt he rope (half way).
Sonara also get back off the ground and sends a sleep arrow at the problem student and strikes her square in the chest and it staggers her, but does not knock her down. Jane shakes off the sleep effect and then is hit by Aeralia spell and she almost throw off the hold spell, but it finally takes hold with Jane's outstretched hands two feet from Aeralia.
Now that Jane is immoblized, Aeralia has time to reflect on the words she has heard in her head and relates a few to her fellow Dragons.
Gunther sees that Delilah is acting much more independant and goes to her. Delilah growls and snaps at the big cat trainer, but calms down when she notice who she snapped at. The big cat paces around Gunther, but slowly lowers her hackles. The electrical burns slow Delilah a bit and she licks one of the wounds.
Brother Bertram attempts to gain height to see over the whirling blades but he can not.
The fire on wagon #1 is smouldering, but not out.
Athalorn (AC 14 in eagle form HP 88/88) d20+24=37 Thursday April 26th, 2007 1:52:37 AM
Athalorn is not sure what Glannath saw, but he decides to have one last attempt at finding the source of the eagle's angst. He takes off from the makeshift perch and screeches for Glannath to do the same. The eagles split up, heading in slightly different directions and flying high so as to get a good view over the land. (Spot = 37)
If the druid can not find anything, he begins to fly back to the caravan.
Glannath (AC25 Hp 47/47) d20+22=24 Thursday April 26th, 2007 1:53:59 AM
The eagle follows the seek command of Athalorn, and has one last sweep of the area from up high before following his companion back to the caravan (Spot = 24)
Lian (AC 38-2 large DODGE VS FARMER DUKE, HPS 94) d20+12=25 Thursday April 26th, 2007 4:45:44 AM
The large monk is simply dumbstruck by the fact this man didn't hear anything that went on outside. "Duke, my friend, lets step away from talks about your socially crippled son and talk about something else..." He places his large arm around the man's shoulder and slowly starts leading him toward the rest of the Emeralds. "...did you happen to see any strange fellows lingering about recently?"
Into his ring once more, "Ingrge! Can you please come here. I'm coming out with a pri... a pleasant gentleman farmer."
Sense Motive 25, versus Farmer Duke.
Active Effects: Enlarged Blessed Hands DODGE VS FARMER DUKE
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Falin Thursday April 26th, 2007 9:19:10 AM
"Does anyone know what just happened? I feel like we were just tested and we failed."
Hearing Lina come over the ring he looks around him. "Where is Lian right now with his companion?"
Aeralia (AC 12, 48/48 HP) d20+12=30 d20+12=24 d20+12=19 Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:17:15 AM
"Hogen, be a dear and hold Jane there, will you?" Aeralia says to the male student, motioning to the frozen woman. "And no more tears from you, Mary," she adds, helping the sobbing girl to her feet. "It wasn't your fault."
Once Jane is securely held by the bigger student, Aeralia chants another dispel, targetted at the dominated woman. (OOC: And she will continue to do so, until the enchantment is broken). When the student is finally free of the domination, Aeralia will re-assure the three that it wasn't thier fault and no apologies were needed. She fetches a bit of bread from her pack, and offers it to them, wishing them to rest after their dreadful ordeal.
That done, she turns her attention back to her fellow dragons, and the words she had heard. "Did no one else hear the wizards words? I first heard them when I created my shell to protect the students. 'Beat her senseless', they had said, and I thought it odd that one of the students was able to react fast enough to avoid my sphere."
"I then heard more when I was wrestling with the others, saying something about what happens to all good plans, and a pawn. He sounded angry. Last was right before the wizard teleported away with the other student. He said he had plans to prepare. Then said something about a pawn's weakness, and his friends exploiting it. Then he addressed me directly, saying that he'd have tea ready for us at the tower. But first he'd ... have all my friends killed, so we'd have time to enjoy it. Then he said I'd make a marvalous student, and a students mind would be a terrible thing to waste."
She brushes herself off as she talks, frowning at a rip in her skirt, caused when Mary had pounced on her.
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Dispel Magic Checks: ----------- Jane, Dominate: 30 check, dispels an 18th level effect. Jane, Hold Person: 24 check, Dispelled. Jane, Anything else?: 19 check, dispels an 8th level effect. ~~~~~~~~~~
Falin (second post) Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:23:07 AM
"Would that mean our tower?" Falin looks at the others. "Is this wizard going to kill the elves at the tower?"
Aeralia (2nd post supplemental) Thursday April 26th, 2007 12:10:33 PM
"I think he meant the Star Wizard Guild tower. And I think he meant the tea'd be just for me....so that would make all of you the friends," Aeralia adds at Falin's questions.
K'Nara Thursday April 26th, 2007 2:59:28 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons introduces herself to the farmer and frowns when Aeralia tells the group what she'd heard.
"We can't ask Oxford what he thinks, as the poor man is dead...along with some of his students." she points out. "I'm open to suggestions...we need to get this blade thingie out of the way and decide what to do with...what's left of them."
Ingrge Thursday April 26th, 2007 6:24:32 PM
Lian, I am on my way. and will come as fast as I can though I am still a ways on the otherside of the road. I need to make sure that Arelia was in no more trouble. It seems though that she can take care of herself pretty well.(full running move.)
Brother Bertram Thursday April 26th, 2007 7:12:59 PM
Hearing the sounds of combat fade, Bertram releases the barrier of blades and looks about in pain at the dead students that was in he and his friends care. He curses to himself for not doing something more productive when it was clearly needed. He slowly moves about checking each body, just in case anyone was still alive.
Olana Thursday April 26th, 2007 7:54:29 PM
Once the blade barrier of doom is down, Olana's mind is on two tasks -
1) Gathering up what's left of the horses and carts and assessing exactly wht they have left in the form of transport.
2) Tracking the escapees. Unless they teleported out.
Milo Thursday April 26th, 2007 8:31:10 PM
Milo waits patiently just outside of the blade barrier until it drops, and then does what he can to assist Olana with her tracking, keeping close at hand, at any rate.
Dm Jim: Exchange of information d20+12=13 d20+12=13 d20+12=26 Thursday April 26th, 2007 10:37:27 PM
Brother Bertram ends his blade barrier spell and all the Dragons, Sutton and Donara can now meet up. The Cleric is worries that he could not protect those that needed protecting the most.
Milo goes to help Olana track, but she is too busy taking inventory of the horsed and supplies. Over half of the horses were killed, the carriage ruined and one wagon damaged. There is one horse and a cow wandering about. In fact Delilah has notice them both and is taking a keen interest.
K'Nara asks for suggestions but offers none.
Upon Aeralia's urging, Hogen restrains Jane and the sorcereress brings down the domination spell on her first attempt.
Aeralia comforts the now freed students and relates what she hear in her mind to those in attendance. Falin questions Aeralia about the saftey of the elves att he tower of Sayrd, but Aeralia feels the tower is the star mage guild.
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Lian gets deeper in conversation with Duke. "Yeah, there were four fellers by this morning to buy chickens, 2 humans and elf and a half elf. It looks like they left the chickens they purchased." Duke points to the chicken cages off to the side. "Theys were not too smart as they paid one gold per chicken. They did'nt try to dicker at all." Duke looks Lian up and down "You are magical ernt you. You are a big one. I bet you could do more work than my ox."
Duke and Lian round the corner of the barn and the road comes into view and even from this distance Duke can see the devastation on the road and he seems taken aback.
Anthalorn and his eagle companion see to have lost the anomaly or was it just a trick of the light.
Sutton puts out the remaining fire on the first wagon thanks to the assist from Anthalorn. Sutton notices Oxford and runs to the remains of the man and weeps as he brushes the old mans forehead.
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What are the Emerald Dragons to due now? What of the bodies of the slain horses and wizards? Who wants a burned out carriage that is still on fire and in the middle of the road?
Gunther Thursday April 26th, 2007 11:28:16 PM
After listening carefully to Aeralia's comments, Gunther chimes in rather grumpily. "I am de pawn." He kicks the ground in anger. "He tinks he knows me...ve'll just see ven my sword is sticking in his back!!"
Looking around at all the devistation, Gunther sighs. He links up with K'nara. "Since most of de students are dead, should ve just use de ring to get to de Tower? It vould save us a lot of time and ve vouldn't be subject to more sneak attacks like dis von."
Falin Friday April 27th, 2007 12:27:02 AM
"I think the ring is a good idea as well. I hope all of our battle are not going to be like this. This was a very discouraging day."
Falin goes over to the burning carriage and looks to see if there is anything around to help him put this out. He will recruit the remaining students if need be.
Athalorn Friday April 27th, 2007 1:33:41 AM
Returning to the caravan, Athalorn dispells the transformation his body has taken, and shakes his head. He sees that the fire is now out, and looks at the dead animals strewn on the road. He says nothing, but moves between the horses and the corpses whispering a prayer to himself. His long hair and long cloak billow in the breeze as he moves.
Returning to the Dragons, he speaks softly. "What will we do with the corpses? A pyre?"
Lian (AC 38 DODGE VS FARMER DUKE, HPS 94) Friday April 27th, 2007 12:25:09 PM
"Have COURAGE friend Falin!" Says the rather cheery monk. "It could have been..." Then he sees the dead students. "... oh."
He turns back to Duke. "Ox huh, this is just my battle mode, I'm usually rather small in general." The large disappates eventually and Duke can see that he is alot smaller. "Magical, never been called that before. Usually folks forget I know magic. Aw! Here are the rest of my friends."
"Ingrge, this is Duke Johnson, owner of this fine stretch, or goes the speculation. This here is Knara our fine leader... she is unavailable for marriage to your son as she is taken." He only introduces those two as it will likely be them who are the most interested in this fellow.
(When Duke sat down his pitchfork, bucket etc, did they disappear? What was in the bucket? Was the pitchfork clean and unused? Did Duke look wounded at all? Limping? Lame limbs?)
Lian suggest that the group put out the fires, break down the damaged wagons into savagable parts and leave them with Duke. "Dead horse. An ample supply. Duke, you eat horse?" He grins.
"Pyre is best. Maybe use the damaged wagons then?"
"The remaining students may want to get the personal affects from their friends and return them to the families."
Turning to Gunther, "Good idea Brother, perhaps we could just leave Duke here the remaining horses and wagons for his trouble and his hospitality?"
"Friend Duke, might you have any berry bushes around here? I'm getting hungry."
The monk retrieves a wand from his pocket. (Move action) "Students here for some healing!" [this wand is a cure mod and is a Dragon resource, not Lian's personal stash, if there are objections to using it on students, let me know]
Active Effects: None, for now DODGE VS FARMER DUKE
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - unused Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Friday April 27th, 2007 3:37:21 PM
Since it appears that K'Nara can't see invisibility unless she has her sword in hand, she'll pull out Lucia in order to confirm that nothing (or nobody) invisible is nearby.
She frowns at the carnage.
"We can't leave a mess for others to clean up. Let's gather the bodies together, move the carriage wreck to one side of the road and heal everyone who needs healing." The redhead looks over at the loose animals. "Gunther--the lionness looks hungry...and we need to get the wandering livestock over here, too."
Once everything is more or less sorted out, K'Nara thinks upon the suggestion to use the ring.
"Great...except for several things: first, as far as I know, none of us have ever been to the Star Guild Tower where we need to go, and since Oxford is now dead, we don't have someone to visualize the destination. Second, even if we knew where to go, there would be no way to transport the animals and any surviving supplies in the wagon...or what's left of the carriage, assuming that anything in the carriage is salvageable. Third...we need to do something with the bodies of those who died here. We can't just leave them behind like so much garbage." She sighs.
"Check the wagons and see if both can make the journey into the next town. If not...let's ask Farmer Duke if we can buy a wagon from him...we can pay him for it, or offer to give him the damaged wagon in exchange as well as some money."
Brother Bertram Friday April 27th, 2007 6:25:44 PM
Finding no one he is able to save, Bertram regards the burning wreckage and sets about helping to put out the blaze.
Ingrge Friday April 27th, 2007 7:13:47 PM
Casting a spell as he appproaches, Detect Thoughts Ingrge gives the Duke a good 'looking' over, even circling all the way around him before stopping in front of him to give him a nod of greeting and addressing him.
"So Duke... Johnson, is it? How is it that you managed to be right here, nearby a minor magical combat, and not hear anything, let alone the detonation of at least 6 fireballs?"
Detect Thoughts Will Save: DC 23 SR: No
****Spells******
Ray of Frost*, Resistance*, Disrupt Undead**, Detect Poison #
1st level -- Magic Missile** True strike #, Ray of Enfeeblement***, Reduce Person*
# specialization school spells used spell (no asterix or #)
Olana d20+12=31 Friday April 27th, 2007 7:18:36 PM
Olana has a quick word with Delilah, if she wants to go after the horse, then Olana will go after the cow.
Then she has a quiet word with Milo. "What did you see out there? I was stuck inside Bert's blade barrier, so I didn't get to see much other than watch people fry. Monster mushrooms, what a bloodbath. Looks like we're stacking bodies up again, just like the last adventure."
Handle animal dc 31
((LOL. I see I'm getting my cats and students mixed up. Doh!))
Dm Jim: Questions..... d20-1=2 Friday April 27th, 2007 11:18:21 PM
Gunther replies to Aeralia that the tower the rouge student spoke of is most likely the Star mage Guild that the groups seeks. Gunther also suggests using the Emeralds ring of teleportation to get to the tower in question.
Falin recruits a few of the students to help extinguish the carriage. The students are eager to help by their nature or to atone for their recent actions. Only Oxford's floating disk is salvagable. Sutton rescues Oxford's body from the worst of the flames.
Anthalorn lands among his new found friends and takes his normal form and then asks what to do with all of the bodies.
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ooc: Duke's pitch fork was well used and the bucket was full of chicken feed. Duke is uninjured.
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Duke is still a bit stunned by the scene at the roadside "This is awful. Durn my ears. I have never heard too good, at least that what the misses keeps telling me."
When Lian shrinks, Duke eyes grow wide "Very nice trick. That must come in handy."
Once K'Nara is introduced, Duke takes off his straw hat "No offense Miss Nara, but you are a bit too old for my boy and by the looks of it too worldly for him. My boy never been out of the county. What about the earthly lasses over by the carriage?"
When Ingrge approaches Duke seems friendly, but seems unsure of what the elf is doing. Duke has not magical items or effects on him. Dukes thought are of his son and of this terrible event. Duke gets happy thoughts at the prospect of the two wagons and the remaining horses "I could take the nags and the scrap heaps off your hands for you. You would have to stay for dinner at least as there is no way my family can afford to pay coin for them.
We do not normally eat horse meat as it is too valuable, but if that is what you want we can fix it up right nice. May want to use some of the horse flesh for you big cats too."
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ooc: One wagon is undamage and the other is still function: The canvas cover took most of the damage.
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Duke looks back at Lian "I gots me a great big rasberry patch on the west side of the barn. Take all you can eat, at least the small sized you."
Lian seconds the motion for a funeral pyre.
The students do not require wand curing as they should be fine with a good nights rest (very minor damage).
K'Nara take out her fine sword and looks around for invisible foes, but only sees Dellintu. When K'Nara inspects the two wagons she finds plenty of provisions, tents, bedrolls (everything needed for an overland journey) and 13 sets of shredded (destroyed)spell books. The two students that were in the carriage with Oxford had their books burned in the multiple fireballs.
When K'Nara brings up the risk of teleportation, Sutton speaks up "I lived my entire life in Apolis, where the Star Mage Guild is located. I was part of the guard at the tower. I know it like the back of my hand. I just hope to bring Oxford's body back to his sister, if that is possible, as she is too old to come out here to pay her respects." The warrior wipes away a tear. "By road, if we push hard, we can make it in two days. Unfortunately, there will be no more lessons to slow us down."
K'Nara also realized that it will take a few uses of the teleportation rings as the group is getting larger: 10 Emeralds, 4 surviving students, 3 Tower of Sayrd Elves, 4 large cats, 1 eagle, Sutton, horses (?).
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ooc: Just a reminder - Ring of teleportation -3x per day 12 people or critter at a time.
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Brother Bertram helps the students and Falin put out what is left Oxford's carriage, lamenting that he could not have done more.
Olana attempts to calm Delilah and does so easily, the big cat just seems to want to enjoy being out of a cage, hunting would be good. Olana has some quite words with Milo about being trapped in the blade barrier.
Is it even possible, Milo is silent.
Athalorn Saturday April 28th, 2007 8:41:47 AM
"During the fight, some of you seemed to be speaking into rings? Do you have ways of communicating with each other?" The druid speaks to any dragons that can hear him.
AFter receiving an answer, he begins breaking up any wood from the destroyed cart that is salvagable. and starts to stack it some way off the side of the road, ready to set a pyre. If others help, and the task is shortened, he will begin to pull the corpses toward the stack, unless there any objections from the Dragons.
Glannath Saturday April 28th, 2007 8:42:13 AM
The eagle circles high overhead, watching for signs of further trouble
Lian (AC 38, HPS 94) 6d4(2+1+4+2+3+1)=13 Saturday April 28th, 2007 1:55:57 PM
"Thanks for the berries Duke. I won't take too many. Now I will leave you in the capable hands of Ingrge here." He begins walking over to the raspberries.
"Athalorn, aw yes, the Communication rings." He shows the druid the emerald ring on his index finger, next to a signet ring with emerald green enamel talon clinched into a fist. (Sorry Jim, I forgot to tell you he had it on in place of his +3 ROP. Urg.) He takes of the Comm ring and places into his pocket. "The rings were given to us by the Dragon Consortium when we were initiated. You were late." He wink at the druid. "I'm sure we can find you something."
He continues over to the bushes and picks several dozen and casts Goodberry from his tattoo, three times. (13 goodberries)
He then hands them out to the remaining students. He gives one each and keeps the rest.
Active Effects: None, for now
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP 91/116) Enlarge Person, Delilah (AC15, HP47/72) d20+16=28 Sunday April 29th, 2007 3:49:46 AM
The warrior shakes his head. "She's not hungry K'nara. And if I let her hunt, she'll just kill whatever she finds..."
Gunther guides Delilah back over to her cubs (Handle Animal=28) and then sets about fetching whatever animals still need to be gathered. Looking over at the cubs and the lioness, Gunther sighs. It would have been nice to have had more training time with them, but it looks like they might be off to the Star Mage's Tower sooner than he thought.... Off to kill that stupid mage and rips his heart out of his chest.
Ingrge Sunday April 29th, 2007 10:07:05 AM
Listening to the Duke, Lian can see Ingrge visibly relax a bit and the mage gives him and K'nara a quick nod, though he doesn't dismiss the detect spell yet, keeping just the lightest touch on the Duke, just to make sure.
As the Duke mentions the big cats, Ingrge nods to himself and contacts Gunther.
"Gunther why don't you give you kitties a dead horse or two to eat while we start cleaning up this mess and figure out what to do."
"Knara, tomorrow I could teleport myself and five others and if I took a second teleport spell, I could do a second round rather quickly. But in all honesty though I think that it might be better to just travel by land as quickly as we can and mayhaps appear to be worn out and weakened. It will also give us time to mend our wounds and discuss our tactics a bit more."
Milo Monday April 30th, 2007 12:18:32 AM
Milo snaps out of his brief reverie, the whirling blades having hypnotized the poor halfling, "Bloody wizards and damn their magic. I haven't a clue what happened to him Olana." Milo is clearly saddened by his inability to deal with magic, "He just disappeared. I think I need something that lets me see invisible stuff... or something. I'm not sure quite how to deal with this. Its funny how we're dragons and all... and still have some of the same problems we've always had." Milo smiles weakly.
Falin Monday April 30th, 2007 12:52:36 AM
When the fire has been put out he goes back to the body of the mage by the stone wall and gives it a good looking over. He will take what he finds on the body and then burn the body on the pyre with the rest of the bodies.
Postings Report for Monday April 30th, 2007 7:34:44 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Talons For the week of April 23,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXXX * you forgot the chocolats for the special I did for you?? Glannar--XXXXOS K'Nara---XXX2X Lean-----222XXS Gunther--XXOXoS Olana----XXXXX Milo-----XXOXO Aeralia--XOXXO Inger----XXOXXS Farlin---XXX2X Alhatorn-XXXOXS Br.Bertram-XXXXX
Adm Ceil
Dm Jim: I bought the chocolate, but forgot why, so I gave them to my wife......
Added by Jay Ceil dear, we're Dragons now. :) Talons died. ;)
"YES! Sir! (ceil give Jay a salute(with the middle finger up!)
Lian Monday April 30th, 2007 9:31:16 AM
"Milo, I was thinking about a Hand of Glory for myself because of the Comm ring. Perhaps its other abilities would help you too? Or perhaps a Robe of Eyes?"
"Indeed Olana, when I got to Milo's side, I didn't see or hear a thing either. Milo was right there before any of us and I'm sure he would have got the caster."
Lian begins helping with the bodies too.
K'Nara d20+1=7 Monday April 30th, 2007 1:14:19 PM
K'Nara appears a bit bemused by Farmer Duke's marital assessment of her.
"Why, uh, that's...all right, sir." she assures the farmer. "I'll...learn to live with the disappointment."
K'Nara helps gather the bodies of Oxford and his students, listening to everyone's perspective of the battle, including Aeralia's, which interests her the most.
She also has those bodies of the dead ambushers brought forth and searched for clues (and stuff. Heh.) (OOC: taking 20 on the Search; rolled a 7 otherwise.)
The bodies of the ambushers get burned (unless there's a Speak with Dead spell that someone has handy. Then it's Q&A time); Oxford & the students' bodies get transported on the trip--once the group reaches a town with some kind of facilities for Gargul, K'Nara will then make arrangements for the bodies to get delivered to wherever they need to go.
The surviving students are put to work sorting exactly what items in the carriages and wagons survived the attack. While they are so occupied, K'Nara confers with her fellow Emeralds:
"I really don't like that this was an inside job. The politics at the Star Mage Guild is really getting cutthroat. Sorry to state the obvious, but this isn't shaping up any too well for the Wold." She frowns. "The question is--is it truly safe to deliver what's left of the students to the Tower..? Especially since it appears that somebody really, really wants to get their hands on one of our own..?"
Lian Monday April 30th, 2007 2:29:47 PM
"Maybe we need to have someone on the inside?" Suggests the monk.
"I'm not sure how these folks run, but maybe donating some money to the guild in the name of the dead students might get us an audience with the Star Mage guild masters?" He looks at Ingrge. "What do you know about the Star Mages?"
Noticing the last sentence Knara said, he asks, "Who do they seem to want? What Emerald is worth so much that they'd kill for them?"
Olana Monday April 30th, 2007 3:53:49 PM
Dragging bodies toward the pyre, Olana says to Lian and Milo. "Well I hope someone got a look at whoever it was. I'd hate to skewer the wrong person."
"Athalorn, let's wait until Bertram has said a prayer before we set this lot on fire," she adds to the druid. Yes, she was stating the obvious, and perhaps leting slip her own desire to get the corpses torched as soon as possible, but Bert seemed to be taking this hard, and she didn't want to step on his protocols.
Athalorn Monday April 30th, 2007 4:35:50 PM
The druid nods, and consents to let the cleric speak a word of prayer for the dead. He then lights the wood and sets the blaze, ensuring the pyre is burning well. He looks up at Glannath, the sight of the eagle circling overhead a comfort at this hour. He had only been back with the Dragons a few minutes before tragedy had struck, and death had been brought to their allies. Had he made the right choice in returning?
He carries on with the task of clearing the debris, and continues his thoughts in silence.
Glannath Monday April 30th, 2007 4:36:39 PM
The eagle does not understand why Athalorn has started another fire, and circles even higher, avoiding the hot updraft from the flames.
Aeralia Monday April 30th, 2007 8:09:30 PM
Aeralia listens to everyone else's comments, before adding more to the conversation. "The question would be were we really the targets of this attack? We didn't have to escort Oxford, so having a disguised student wasn't necessarily a perfect plan to get close to us. And the assult was directed at the wagons. None of the fireballs at all were directed at us, and with someone on the inside, they could have coordinated better against us, if that was their intent."
"I'd suspect that Oxford was the true target of their hostilities."
Milo Monday April 30th, 2007 8:27:04 PM
Milo smiles at Lian, "Perhaps... though I was hoping to get something that lets me hop around... doing some of that teleporty stuff to move quickly around... or away from someone if needs be. Maybe I can get both... who knows."
Turning to Olana, "Not a real good look. In fact... not really at all, except him being taller than me... which is just about everyone." The halfling smiles.
Gunther Monday April 30th, 2007 11:24:23 PM
Gunther looks around at the gathered Talons, figuring it might be best to get a few things cleared up. "Ve don't have to vorry about de kitties being hungry any more. De have magical items so de don't need to eat...dough de still like to hunt."
Gunther turns back toward K'nara and begins to gently rub her shoulders. "If you tink dat traveling is de best vay, dat is goot vith me. I could use more time training de kitties. I'm just vorried about another ambush."
Dm Jim: Travel Plans Monday April 30th, 2007 11:38:56 PM
The Emerald Dragons each offer their thoughts on the attacks and methods of travel: to teleport or not to teleport that is the question. Ingrge offers the option of assisting the teleportation activities, but is concerned about being low on spell at the arrival point. Gunther counters that it is best to travel by road, at least for the big cats. What will K'Nara decide??????
Who was the target of the attacks? Another question that does not seem to be answered.
Many of the Emeralds drag the bodies of the dead together. The students and Oxford for transport and the two dead spell casters and the dead horses for the funeral pyre.
Both dead spell casters were killed by arrows. They are each cloaked and have several rings (5) and scrolls (11) and potions (5) and one amulet and one pair of bracers. Falin thought that the one by the stone wall may have had a rod or wand, but it seems to be missing. There is a total of 100 pp and 400 gp recovered.
Duke looks at Lian "If we are done, I got chores to do. You and yours are still welcome to dinner."
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OOC: sorry for the quick post, but it was a long day.
K'Nara Tuesday May 1st, 2007 12:04:33 AM
K'Nara could swear she said "Burn enemy bodies; bring Oxford & student bodies in wagon" out loud...wagons don't teleport, and hence the group would be going overland. This time she says it in a firm voice:
"After we're done with the people who ambushed us, we will make sure that the burned-out carriage doesn't block the road. Then we'll take the bodies of those we've been guarding overland to the next town. Hopefully we can make arrangements at the nearest temple of Gargul for the remains."
Athalorn d20+24=36 d20+24=31 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 1:30:00 AM
The druid heeds K'Nara's words, and leaves the bodies of the spellcasters off the pyre, only throwing on the carcasses of the horses (with help) and the enemies that they killed.
He then helps to sort out the remaining wagons, and tries to calm any remaining horses with a soft whisper, before setting off with the caravan. For now, he travels near the front, his keen eyes and ears looking out ahead (spot DC: 36, Listen: 31)
Glannath d20+22=24 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 1:31:14 AM
The eagle scouts ahead of the caravan, by some distance (around 500'), keeping his keen eyes on the ground for danger, or for a meal (Spot: 24)
Falin d20+19=31 d20+19=36 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 4:10:56 AM
Falin watches the pyre burn and mourns the loss of the students. He says a quick prayer to whatever gods may be listening.
"I thought the man by the stone wall had a wand of some sort, but it was not there when I went to collect his body." Falin says.
"This battle has shown me what areas I am lacking in. I know that I am going to retool some of my assets when we have some downtime."
On the rest of the travels Falin will stay on top of the animal cage (if that was salvaged from the remaining wagons) prefering this for the view it gives him.
He will keep his bow handy.
Listen 31 Spot 36
Lian Tuesday May 1st, 2007 12:02:20 PM
The monk moves to Ingrge. "Ingrge, Athalorn showed an interest in the Dragon rings.
I heard of a spell that mentally links people together into a sort of collective mind. I think its called telepathic bound. Do you know that one? I wonder if we can pay to have Athalorn linked to several of us via that spell? I don't figure that these Rings are just GIVEN, they are earned. We could ask the Consortium if Athalorn might be able to get one."
"Hey Knara, are these rings able to contact the Plats, like that earring your had?"
Bertram Tuesday May 1st, 2007 3:21:25 PM
Bertram takes the time to pray and meditate on what has just transpired. He is still bothered by the loss of the students and how he could have helped prevent that.
Ingrge Tuesday May 1st, 2007 6:37:10 PM
Yes, Lian I have that spell. It is called Rary's Telepathic Bond and we actually used it when we were dealing with Lathiese and the other dragons. I did not even think about the fact that Athalorn didn't have one. I will endevour to remember to do so in the future, though its effectiveness is limited by its range. Athalorn would have to be within 30 feet of me in order for it to work effectively."
Milo Tuesday May 1st, 2007 8:59:06 PM
Milo shrugs at all the ring talk, and begins forming enemy bodies into a pile for burning, helping to make whatever other preparations they need for leaving as well. The halfling seems rather solemn, not sure what to think about this attack. "It seems we've failed utterly in this mission. I wonder if there isn't some other power at play... or if we're simply missing something."
Dm Jim: Moving on Tuesday May 1st, 2007 10:38:11 PM
The Emerald Dragons and the remaining students and Sutton and elves pack up the dead students and Oxford repectfully and cover them. The horses and the two dead spell users are burned on the side of the road. Toward the end of the activities Duke and Duke Jr. come out to help. Mrs. Johnson brings a cool raspberry drink for all that wants some along with cornbread and cheese.
Sutton packs up the two wagons and the reduced group travels on. Sutton pushes well after dark before setting up camp for the night.
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ooc: Do we have standard watches and if so what are they?
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The night in uneventfull and the morning travel passes into afternoon as the miles pile up.
Sutton informs the group that they will reach the city of Apolis tomorrow morning.
Farms are decreasing in number as small villages start to take their place.
Gunther d20+16=30 d20+16=31 Tuesday May 1st, 2007 11:11:14 PM
Once again, the warrior spend almost all of his time working with the new lions and Theari. What little time he has left is spent either deep in conversation with Athalorn and Ingrge or snuggling with K'nara. Though something bad niggles at his mind. Pawn....I know your weaknesses... The spellcaster's word run over and over in his mind, haunting his dreams.
Kent Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:36:02 AM
(ooc. The watch schedule should not need to change from what was posted before and is considered Emerald standard unless otherwise noted and changed.)
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Dm JIm: I belive that the previous watch schedule did not include Anthalorn or Brother Bertram. Do they get to sit out the watch?
Falin d20+19=22 d20+19=34 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 10:27:08 AM
Falin is still wary of possible attacks. Seems that all this conspiracy is starting to get to the elf. Never had he had to deal with such a problem from the shadows.
Listen 22 Spot 34
K'Nara Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 10:32:39 AM
The journey gives K'Nara time to think about exactly what has occurred, although her brain isn't exactly forthcoming with anything specific about it, other than she doesn't like the fact that Oxford and the students were set up...and that the carriage in particular had been targeted.
The watches remain as they were set previously, unless a specific person wishes to have a specific watch.
Olana Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 11:23:11 AM
Olana thanks Duke and his folks for the hospitality. Throughout the following journey and watches, she seethes quietly, her mind an angry. simmering cauldren.
Hopefully, they'd find out more, once they reached their destination.
Lian d20+12=28 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 12:44:43 PM
Lian stays near Aeralia while traveling and in fact keeps eyes on several of the students who attacked her earlier in the day.
(Sense Motive 28)
Athalorn Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 1:21:24 PM
The druid talks at length with Gunther during the journey, and consciously makes the effort to engage all the other dragons in talk when he can. When alone, he walks off to the side of the wagons now, his eyes and ears sharp.
ooc: Jim, Kent posted this just after I returned to the group:
I suggest paired watches; Ingrge/K'nara, Bertram/Lian, Olanna/Milo, Falin/Arelia, Gunther/Athalorn
Glannath Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 1:21:59 PM
As usual, the eagle travels well ahead of the caravan, high up.
Lian Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 4:57:42 PM
The monk doesn't seem to like that suggested pairing. :)
Milo Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:47:31 PM
Taking the lead with Olana, Milo is constantly vigilant for any further trouble that might transpire before they reach their destination. The halfling truly believes that the surprise they experienced at the hands of the enemy wizards is somehow his fault. He should have know they were their.... in his thinking.
Aeralia d20-1=0 d20-1=0 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 6:59:23 PM
Aeralia does her best to keep her spirits up, knowing there wasn't anything she could do to change the recent events, nor anything she could do to learn more of the situation. "We'll just have to continue, and let things unfold alittle more, until we can respond a little more effectively."
During the travel after the incident, Aeralia keeps the students close, for several reasons. First, she spends what time she can talking over defensive spells with them. She sees what spells they are able to cast of such nature (OOC: Shield and Protection from Evil primarily, others include Mage armor, and Protection from Arrows/Resist Energy if they are high enough level). She makes sure they prepare such spells if they are capable, otherwise provides each with a scroll of Mage Armor and Shield, for them to study and copy.
Other reasons include faster reaction times if something does happen, keeping them close means she could contain them in a sphere should another attack occur. She also continued to believe that she was the one wanted by the rogue 'student wizard', and if they were close to her, they might be less of a target.
The sorceress will take whatever shift she is given, remaining quiet unless her companion strikes up any conversation. She does her best to stay alert, but doesn't seem to be the most observant Dragon on watch duty.
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OOC: Spot 0, Listen 0. Not very observant at all... :(
(Let me know how many Copies of Mage Armor and Shield she passes out to the students. BTW, how many students ARE left? 3? or more?
Ingrge Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 7:46:33 PM
Ingrge splits his time during the travelling watching the students and helping out wiht some lessons if asked by Arelia(are the ones still alive the student who were doing the majority of the work or the ones who weren't?) and apending time around the big cats as he is intrigued by what they might be capapble of and someone needed to be nearby if Gunther decided to become a meal.
Brother Bertram Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 7:49:21 PM
Bertram keeps a close eye out for trouble and attempts to be near the remaining student as they travel, determined not to fail again. He volunteers to assist on the last watch, so that he can meditate and pray and be prepared for the coming day.
Dm Jim: Present and complications Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 8:31:31 PM
The Emerald Dragons and their entourage stop for another night camping on the side of the road. The group can cook their own dinner or walk a ways to one of the roadside taverns and inns that seem to be sprouting up along the road. More people have been seen traveling both directions. Sutton announces to the group "I'll take care of the horses and check on our dead. Everyone go have fun. I watch the wagons if you like."
The group sets their standard watch. Lian seems to want a different watch partner.
Sutton and the three elves (Sonara, Donara and Dellintu) would like to also stand watch, but wait to be assigned a spot. The four students (Mary, Hogen, Elvis and Jane) keep quite about watches as they seem to feel the group does not trust them and are frustrated with a way to prove themselves.
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ooc: only Elivs did work previously, but Mary Hogen and Jane seem much more willing to work now. The wizards are all 3rd level, except Elvis as he is 2nd.
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Lian does not sense much from the students besides remorse and shame.
Aeralia finds out that students are all very intelligent but have almost no spells as they no longer have spell books. John (?), the rouge student destroyed them in the wagon before the attack.
There evening is uneventful and morning dawns bright and glorious.
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In the morning, a metallic bird flies up to Milo and lands in front of him and deposits a very small package. The package is labeled "Milo and Olana from Sagetome" and a note is attached, sealed with a wax red heart. The Bird seems to wait and is made out of steel and silver. Ingrge can tell the bird is magical.
The note reads "A present for the betrothed. Tell the bird to go home to Sagetome and he will." Inside the box are two platinum rings and another note "Please wear for the next three weeks before I marry you two. I need you to before I can add more magic, as they must attune to you. The rings will act as a status spell for one hour after you each blow the other a kiss. Please use at least one per day."
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Once on the two wagons are back on the road Sutton announces "Only about two hours to Apolis. Where do you want to head first, the Tower, the Council or the cemetery?" Sutton lowers his eyes as he mentions the last stop.
As the reduced caravan approaches the city, it is obvious that Apolis is not on the order of Plateau City, but it is not small either. There is more traffic as you approach the city gates and the wagons slow down to a crawl. There seems to be little order in the movement of the traffic and that is causing the delay. There does not seem to be any officials directing traffic.
A cloaked human male on foot approaches K'Nara horse "Mistress, I have information I trust you will pay 500 gp for. I need some traveling money. This town is about to get ugly and fast." The human looks tired and bedraggled, but is wearing breastplate and has a sword. Any insignia is covered by his cloak, as if on purpose. The human hands K'Nara a scroll and waits to be paid.
Scroll:
The following list of murderers is wanted dead or alive. Dead will get you immediate payment. Alive will get you half payment. All fugitives are extremely dangerous and must be approached with all matter of violence. In addition to payment you can keep all of their magic, which is significant and another reason to consider ambushing them. Traveling with the band of thieves is one innocent, Princess Aeralia, and she is not to be harmed. The princess is under duress and may be enchanted, approach with caution when attempting to capture.
The killers may hide out in the countryside so send out your spies to track them down.
Ingrge 20,000 gp K'Nara 8,000 gp Lian 10,000 gp Falin 9,000 gp Milo 5,000 gp Olana 6,000 gp Gunther 4,000 gp Bertram 12,000 gp Anthalorn 11,000 gp Eagle 500 gp Lion cubs 500 gp each Lion 2,000 gp Sonara 2,000 gp Donara 5,000 gp Dellintu 7,000 gp Sutton 2,000 gp Mary 3,000 gp Jane 3,000 gp Hogen 3,000 gp Elvis 3,000 gp
Princess Aeralia 15,000 gp (Unharmed)
A description of each follows, including race, hair color, and normal weapons carried.
Payment will be given at the service entrance of the Cube, safe passage will be granted if you bring a dead body, severed head or pelt. A bonus will be paid for bringing in multiples. Happy Hunting!!
Gunther d20+8=24 d20+1=6 Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 8:33:37 PM
The warrior smiles at Ingrge's willingness to be near the big cats. There were very few wizards indeed who were willing to get that close to a dire lion! Knowing that she is a very apt pupil, Gunther marvels as he finishes up Delilah's training in Attack. He makes sure that although he spends most of his time with the lioness, he still spends a good deal of time with the cubs and Theari as well. Some days it is almost more than he can stand, but he knows that it will all be worth the effort one day soon.
When it is his turn on watch, Gunther scans the darkness carefully (Spot=24, Listen=6). He even lets Delilah spend the watch with him, though he is careful to activate his Charm Animal tattoo first. He carefully watches the lioness for any signs of over agressive behavior.
Athalorn Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:46:37 AM
The druid walks over to K'Nara, and waits to be told the content of the scroll. When (if) she reads the message, he laughs loudly, and runs both hands through his thick hair. "Well someone thinks I'm dangerous! And Glannath. I assume wee're still going into the city?" He looks to K'Nara and Ingrge for affirmation. "And who do think wrote this.... drivel?"
Glannath Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:47:38 AM
The eagle comes to perch atop the wagon when it stops, waiting for Athalorn to tell him what to do.
Aeralia Thursday May 3rd, 2007 12:31:16 PM
Aeralia listens quietly, when the scrolls contents are made known. Shuffling through her pack she begins to pull a few of her flamboyant dresses out, looking over her fellow female dragons, and the wizard students, judging them for size. She also retrieves a sack filled with a variety of jars and dyes.
"So how are we getting in? With a bit of time, I think I can get everyone looking a little different, though we'd need to stow our weapons and armor. With the cats, perhaps we can masquarade as a circus act?" Aeralia suggests, looking over the different color pastes and pigments, and at her comrades colors.
Lian Thursday May 3rd, 2007 12:56:14 PM
Lian turns to Ingrge and smiles after reading the scroll. "How do they figure your worth more than me." He snickers.
"Yes, this is a load a tripe. I noticed they didn't let the populace know that we are Dragons. Just fugatives. Aw well. I've been eaten by a metal dragon, tossed by a giant and betrayed by a drow maiden... but a kidnapper and fugative?! Thats new!" He smiles in amusement. "I know I shouldn't be so thrilled but come on! This is going to make us even MORE famous."
He then turns to the 'princess'. "So Your Royal Highness, how is it your in duress? How can we make your stay with us more enjoyable?" He winks and courtsies at the sorceress. Then his grin slackens. "You aren't a princess, are you?"
"Gunther, Thaeri isn't a fugative."
"Knara, I say we turn ourselves in. Find out who is upset and remedy it." He is quite serious.
K'Nara Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:04:42 PM
K'Nara reads, her eyebrows elevating.
"Somebody who is determined to get his hands on Aeralia...and to see the rest of us too busy to do much to stop it." the leader of the Emerald Dragons answers Athalorn's question. "The biggest problem is that something like this is apt to prompt the normally non-threatening into doing something stupid." She glances at Ingrge and smiles.
"However, Ingrge...I was looking for a way to afford some new knick-knacks for back home at our proposed stronghold..." She winks and, rolling up the scroll, rummages about to find the money the human delivery person asked for.
"We need disguises, I should think...and fast. Anyone got spells or such..?"
Falin Thursday May 3rd, 2007 1:56:16 PM
"You know if these people are looking for Aeralia then I say we give her to them." He waits for a second and gives a smile. "Why not use your abilities," he says turning to Aeralia, "to make one of us look like you and then make yourself look like the person that looks like you."
"Then the person under duress acts like they are and 'escapes' from us and gets someone to take them to this 'Cube'. We would still have communication through the rings"
Olana Thursday May 3rd, 2007 5:27:04 PM
Sutton's remark about checking on the dead while everyone goes and has fun, has Olana giving him the hard stare. In all honesty she doesn't realy know what to make of all this, and that extends to Sutton and the students. She's polite, but very glad that Ingrge and Aeralia have taken them under their wings. There was too much of the unknown kicking around as far as she was concerned, right now. Too, too much.
A joyful distraction is provided by the arrival of the rings. "Wow..." she says, grinning at Milo. She puts her on.
At the perimeter of the town, Olana scowls. "Who signed that thing?" as disguises are discussed. She's also trying not to look horrified at those flambouyant dresses.
Ingrge Thursday May 3rd, 2007 5:43:29 PM
With a mock look of horror on his face Ingrge turns to the others.
"We are fugitives AGAIN?" This sounds like some shadowy figure trying to worm his way into things he / she should be better off leaving alone.
Turning to Lian, Ingrge answers the monk's question with a full deadpan face.
They figure I am worth more because I am an elf AND better looking. It is that simple my friend."
Waiting until the stranger has left, Ingrge suggests that they move off some where real quickly before someone decides they want to be paid twice, and then continues.
"As for spells, I have a few things memorized that might help, but given a day of preparation, I am sure that Arelia and I could cook up something that could service us well. Perhaps we could take Falin's idea and really tweak it to create a relistice illusion of us and then disguise ourselves with another dozen or so perhaps partially injured soldiers as our captors and go collect the bounty ourselves."
Or we could as Lian simply suggested go collect the bounty ourselves by turning ourselves in."
During the next evening's rest Ingrge will cast a contingency spell on him self. Contingency - if dropped below 10 hit points a lesser globe of invulnerability will surround him.) (13 days)
Milo Thursday May 3rd, 2007 8:50:05 PM
Milo's face floods with scarlet as the halfling sees the note, and the halfling's joy is just as apparent as his surprise. Following Olana's lead quickly, he picks up the platinum ring and places it on the appropriate finger. Turning to the bird, "Fly home friend... fly home."
Milo grins up at Olana and seems speechless until the note arrives, "WHAT?!!!!!! A measly 5000 gp?!!! THAT IS IT!!! Gunther... or somebody was asking about starting up a guild... OKAY then... now is the time." The halfling is mortified, "If we're to be treated as outlaws.... time to do something unlawful." It is obvious that the halfling rogue's brain has kicked into overdrive, and he is furiously putting the pieces of puzzle that involves a plan of attack, together. "I say we march into this Cube ourselves... and save them the trouble of hunting us down... if you get my meaning."
Brother Bertram Thursday May 3rd, 2007 9:04:14 PM
Bertram shrugs, not too concerned about the warrant, more concerned with who is behind it. "We could turn in one or two of us, Friend Ingrge. Perhaps you and your party could capture that rogue dwarf of thiers?" That mad dog killer, Bertram Trothgard?" Bertram grins and takes a swallow from his flask to wash the dust of travel from his throat, then spits in on the ground as if to show his opinion of whoever seeks them.
Gunther Thursday May 3rd, 2007 10:17:54 PM
Flushing, Gunther mutter something about a measely 4,000 gold. He listens to the ideas jockied around and smiles. He's in good company. Casting a doubtful look over at the lions, Gunther scratches his chin. "Dey're going to be de hardest to hide... Maybe some kind of invisibility?"
Dm Jim: Plans and Disguises Thursday May 3rd, 2007 11:32:11 PM
Milo and Olana seem pleased with Sagetome's wedding gift as they don their new magic platinum rings. The rings feel warm once placed on the finger and Milo and Olana seem to be more acutely aware of each other.
Milo sends the silver and steel bird back to its mistress.
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K'Nara pays the warrior for the information and he watches the group as he move over and mount a horse. The warrior moves back toward the group as the start discussions. "Free advice. Disguises are nice, but those that hold the Cube have sent word for hunters to use detect magic to find you. There are clerics all over looking as Apolis is very short on wizards. You my friends have the wrong kind of popularity." When Olana talks of a signature the warrior snorts "By design Olana, at least that is who I belive you to be by your description. We do not know who controls the Cube. There are three called Kyber, Hugo and Violet and they seem to take many forms and can be in many place. Death follows in their shadow." With a heavy sigh he adds "This town has seen the last of me."
The warrior rides out in the direction of Plateau City.
Sutton speaks after the warrior rides off "The Cube is another name for the Star Mage Guild. It is a short square tower in the center of town."
The Emerald Dragons banter about several plans of action, but what will they do.
The wagons edge ever closer to the gates of Apolis. The four students seem very concerned that their is a bounty on their heads, but none of them speak up.
Dellintu approaches Ingrge "This is normal for you, being called a fugative? How can I be worth more than three of the Emerald Dragons?" There is concern in the elfs voice.
Athalorn Friday May 4th, 2007 2:45:27 AM
These bounties are clearly to do with our magic. Someone doesn't want us casting spells!
I have plenty of my own disguises of course. Perhaps I could go in to the cube? I can take tiny forms, and may be able to pass unseen.
Lian Friday May 4th, 2007 10:10:19 AM
"Oh thats right Ingrge, we have been fugatives, but KIDNAPPERS! That is new." He looks Knara and then to Milo. Walking up to the halfling, Lian places a hand on the top of the halfling's head. "Half price my friend... though I figure if they knew who they were ACTUALLY dealing with, the price would have been far heavier, my friend." Says the monk with a soothing but ammused voice.
"I'm entirely for marching in and having at them too Milo. Knara, lets do it. I don't suspect our prescence can be hidden for long here."
Olana Friday May 4th, 2007 11:19:43 AM
Olana frowns. She's glad of the ring that was gifted to herself and Milo a little while ago - it's keeping her outrage under the limits of boiling over. But only just.
"I'm wondering how much authority this 'Cube' has, and how much weight this warrant carries. If the town thinks they're a bunch of idiots, then we don't have much of a problem, but if everyone's starved for money and these folk are seen as the local authority here, then we're in big trouble. I reckon we should get to that tower as quickly as possible, but we have these bodies to see to..."
((Race weekend for me. Back on Sunday night!))
Falin Saturday May 5th, 2007 10:27:35 AM
"Well, I think at least a few of us should go in while the wagons, students, and the rest sit out here and try to keep hidden."
Looking at the city Falin says, "At least then we can get some idea of what is going on. And besides," Falin turns to the party with a bit of a smile, "what could go wrong."
Dm Jim: A friend in need Saturday May 5th, 2007 10:53:35 AM
The Emerald Talons continue to debate courses of action against those that defame their names, but what to do?
The two wagons finally reach the unguarded gate of Apolis. The city of Apolis is not walled, but the city planners walled the gate by what appears to me the main avenue that runs into the heart of Apolis. The wall goes for maybe 200 yards (600 feet) on either side of the gate. Maybe the wall was to be finished at a later date, but right now appears that its best use it to shade the buildings close to it. Before you, the entourage can see the wide main street of Apolis (at least 100 feet wide). The street is full of activity. There are groups of people shopping, talking, and moving about on the well kept dirt and flagstone street. There are more disturbing signs as some people seem to be packing all of their woldly belongings into wagon and others boarding up the occasional store and an armed group bullying some town folk and there are at least two groups of people obviously watching the gate. One elf even waves at the lead wagon as human whispers in his ear.
From the side of the main gates a cloaked figure with his head bent low, approaches Sutton "Field Captain Sutton it is Cube lieutenant Spenser. It is so good to see you. Where is Oxford?" After Sutton relates the sad news and chokes back his emotions he asks "What is going on Spenser?" Spenser is several years younger than Oxford, but looks harried as his eyes dart back and forth searching. "The Cube was breached and wizards have been killed wholesale. There are very few Cube or Field forces left. Those that control the Cube have worked on destroying authority in Apolis. Those of us that survived the initial assault have been in hiding as there is a bounty on our heads and those of the Apolis guard. We tried twice to take back the Cube, but we easily beaten back. We hired a group of adventurers and none returned. Each attack seems to make them stronger. There is much anarchy in the city as people as starting to lose hope. At least half of the city council is dead or in hiding. People are starting to flee the city as a real bad element seems to be taking root. Please tell me that you have brought help."
Sutton explains to the Emeralds that the Field forces of the Cube were the bodyguards of the Wizards and Sutton was one. The Field forces numbered less than 30. The Cube forces provided general security for the Wizarding School and there were about 80. The Apolis guard used to enforce the law of the city and surrounding countryside and enlisted around 400 souls to the task.
Many of the Emerald Dragons seem stunned to silence by the turn of events. Will anyone step forward with a plan.
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ooc: Four out of 10 posters in 36 hours, not the best to say the least.
Gunther Saturday May 5th, 2007 1:45:05 PM
Gunther thinks for a while. "I don't like de idea of being ambushed on de vay to de Tover. Vhy don't ve teleport de students to someplace safe and den use de rings to teleport ourselves to de Tower and take care of de problem as quickly as possible."
Milo Sunday May 6th, 2007 12:07:34 PM
"I like your thinking Gunther..." Looking around, "Is there a way we can teleport inside the tower? Or maybe.. use one person as a viewing portal to teleport the group inside the tower...? I could break in." The halfling grins, "And then we could maybe do something like that." Milo shrugs, "Just thinking out loud."
Ingrge (contingency spell - day 2 of 13) d4+13=15 Sunday May 6th, 2007 2:02:29 PM
Gunther, why waste the spell, let's let them go their way and lose themselves in the city for now, they will be much safer once they are no longer with us I expect.
As for getting in, if we can find someplace to hold up for a couple of hours, perhaps I can have the answer for that as well. That will give us a bit to prepare as well. That said he begins casting a spell (prying eyes - 15) and gives them the following directions.
-Enter the Star Tower/Cube, then spread out and search the tower, observe for 10 minutes then return to me-
When done Ingrge walks over to Falin and hands him over several bundles.
Falin Sunday May 6th, 2007 3:28:00 PM
Perhaps to reinventory the usefulness of his items Falin begins rumaging through his bag.
"I have a wand of Haste that was party treasure that I have not used yet. Would this work better with someone else?"
Brother Bertram Sunday May 6th, 2007 9:18:54 PM
Bertram considers how his powers may aid the group, hoping to atone for his earlier performance.
Aeralia d20+21=33 d20+21=34 d20+21=36 d20+21=39 Sunday May 6th, 2007 10:47:38 PM
Aeralia smiles lightly at Lian's joking, though only half-heartedly. "A princess would hardly be dumped off at an orphanage at birth, and spend most her life on the streets now, would she? A princess's mother would likely want her." She seems a little upset at the talk of her mother, but quickly puts the thought from her mind.
Sighing lightly, she returns to her various jars and ointments, looking the students over.
"I'd agree with Ingrge," Aeralia says, looking over the students. "Parting from us, for the time being, will likely be your safest course of action. Though you must be careful, as you do have bounties on your lives as well."
Aeralia spends a little time doing what she can to change the students appearances to the best of her abilities. She uses the dyes and pastes from her kit on their hair and skin, as well as dirt and mud from the road to scuff up and stain their clothing. She gives them each 100 gold for expenses, as well as a copy each of Mage armor and Shield (if they didn't get them earlier).
"You shouldn't be easily recognized now, for a while at least. And you haven't really much need to lie. If anyone asks, tell them that you were coming to Apolis to hopefully join the Star Mage Guild. Your party was attacked, and your all thats left. Just don't mention you were with us, maybe even say we were the ones that attacked you."
"Then just lay low, and use the time to study these. Well be along for you." Aeralia then asks Sutton where a suitable inn would be, and directs the students to house themselves their, until she returns to get them.
"That alright K'nara?" Aeralia asks, turning to the red-head, figuring she shouldn't finish the suggestion without okaying it with the Dragon's leader.
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Turning back to the dragons, the sorceress adds what she can. "As for disguises and getting to the tower. I could change our appearances somewhat by mundane means, but that won't hide the fact that we all will light up like a Yule-tide tree (Or an equivelent Woldian holiday) to anyone who might cross our path with a detect magic."
"I'd volunteer to have myself be the 'captured' for turn-in to the tower, seeing as I'm the only one they wouldn't outright kill, for some reason."
***Deducting 4 uses from Disguise kits, 4 scrolls of Mage armor, 4 scrolls of Shield, and 400gp from sheet.
Athalorn Monday May 7th, 2007 3:58:43 AM
The druid watches Aeralia at work, impressed by her ability to disguise the students. He speaks to K'Nara now. "Do you want me to infiltrate the tower? Perhaps me and Milo could go? Or are we going to stick together and let Ingrge prepare his powerful magics?"
Glannath Monday May 7th, 2007 3:59:36 AM
The eagle flies over the town, curious as to the the noise and bustle from below.
Posting Reports For Monday May 7th, 2007 7:11:40 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of April 30,2007
Lian Monday May 7th, 2007 10:53:22 AM
The monk waits for some sort of command from Knara.
Dm Jim: Preparations Monday May 7th, 2007 12:09:29 PM
OOC: Is Gunther the only character that made it to next level??????
8 out of 10 posters, better, but is not advancing the story.
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Several of the Emerald Dragons discuss options for approaching the Star Mage Tower/Cube and if fact some suggest magic items that vould be of use.
K'Nara stands among her charges glassy eyed, attempting to take it all it, but it seems to be too much for the blade singer as she says nothing in response to the Emeralds questions.
Ingrge takes some inititive and casts his pyring eyes spell. All of the eyes quickly leave the wizard and travel right down main street. Several people jump out of their way and many point as the strange conjourations.
Ingrge and Aeralia do recall that Star mage Guilds have very strict controlls on teleportation. It may be best to find a local wizard to find what the restrictions may be. Sutton speaks up when he hears about teleportation "I don't know anything about it but maybe Karen does. She is the one that contacted Oxford when we were collecting students."
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DC 25 knowledge arcana roll to know the restrictions in Apolis.
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Aeralia takes time to disguise the students and give them magical supplies. It is time comsuming but fruitfull as the hair and skin color of Mary, Hogen, Jane, and Elvis has changed, along with many components of their attire. All this was done under the watchfull eyes of many bystanders. In fact several are approaching the two wagons. Hogen speaks up "Where do you want us to go?" The big 17 year old wizard asks. All four sets of young eyes wait for an answer from Aeralia.
Three human males dress in chain armor and cloaks leave one of the store fronts and stop 30 feet from the lead wagon.
DC listen check 17 to hear the one in the back speak to the two in front "They are just loaded with magic. It is the most I have ever seen. They could open their own branch at the Catacombs. In fact, with the Catacomb's closed they may be our best bet and cheapest way to acquire new magic." All three laugh.
Ingrge can see magic auras on the three humans, but nothing strong.
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One of the prying eyes, winks out of existance on the way to the Star Mage Tower/Cube at the center of town. The squat four or five story structure is large and surrounded by an low wall. The gate is open and the eyes zip in. There is a wide expance of open lawn that needs to be manicured on the way to the open doorway. The doorway is shielded by a twisting formation of rock wall and it is dark inside. The eyes make it to the doorway and door is splinted and on the floor along with broken weapons and armor. The eyes wink out of existance as soon as they cross the threshold of the doorway.
K'Nara Monday May 7th, 2007 1:09:22 PM
OOC: my apologies...Overtime Week at work ended for me Saturday night (a.k.a. Sunday morning Woldian time) and I've been trying to catch up.)
IC:
K'Nara frowns as she hears all the news...especially about the way those Eyes of Ingrge's have been erased.
"Gods, I hate going in blind." she mutters. "But I don't think we have a choice." She sighs and then nods. "Buff up, everyone, as much as possible. We'll have Sutton teleport us into the Tower...I'd prefer us to appear in a room that whomever has taken the place over least expects us to appear--a bedroom or sitting room, if Sutton can recall one large enough--or, perhaps, a meeting room of some kind."
K'Nara suggests that the students be left under the care of Spenser until the Emerald Dragons either secure the Cube or return for them.
Athalorn (Stoneskin) Monday May 7th, 2007 1:36:42 PM
The druid listens to K'Nara, and agrees with her plan. "Best to stay together I suppose."
He casts Stonekin on himself, preparing for the teleport. Whistling loudly, he looks to the sky for his friend.
Glannath Monday May 7th, 2007 1:37:19 PM
The eagle hears the shrill whistle, and swoops down, turning as he does so, flying straight and low to the wagons.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+8=12 Monday May 7th, 2007 4:45:54 PM
(OOC: With 300 xp, Lian will make nesxt level, 15th, in about 8400xp)
"Ingrge, will we be dispelled upon entry if we cast before going in? Will teleport be allowed? If I were to have a tower warded, I would certainly start with anti teleportation magicks." Knowledge arcana 12. (OOC: If Ingrge says they are warded from magic, Lian will wait to cast until entering.)
"YES!" The hand of Domi likes the slim odds. "Milo my friend, we're on! This'll be fun."
The monk hands out 1 Goodberry to each Emerald. "Administer it to anyone who drops."
He retrieves (move action) the groups wand of Bull's Strength and offers a charge to anyone wanting it.
Active Effects:
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Ingrge d20+23=34 d20+11=17 Monday May 7th, 2007 6:11:36 PM
Knowledge arcana roll DC 34 Listen DC 17
Ingrge ponders a few moments about what he knows about the "Cube" and remembers some things.
He is pulled away from his pondering by the conversations of the men at the back and scowls at them and then smiles as if inviting them to try and take something.
He then shakes his head as the eyes all blink out and then joins the conversation.
Well nothing happened to the eyes until they passed over/through the threshhold of the entry door. So I expect we would be safe until then. Any further than that I would have to see what magics are present at the door to see if I could thwart them.
Now before we send people off and make other decisions, lets find somewhere a little more private.
"Captain Sutton, Lieutenant Spenser, we need to find somewhere private and safe, any ideas? If so lead the way and quickly."
Sutton, how far would you say we were from the cube at this point?
Brother Bertram Monday May 7th, 2007 9:29:10 PM
Bertram checks his pouch and sorts through his precious gems, trying to decide which might be the most beneficial to the group if needed.
OOC: Aeralia Monday May 7th, 2007 9:59:39 PM
Question: I thought we have covered wagons? Was I incorrect in thinking this?
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Dm Jim: One covered wagon. The first wagon had it cover destroyed by several fireballs.
Olana Tuesday May 8th, 2007 12:07:13 AM
Olana looks on with approval as Aeralia disguises the students. Hopefully they wouldn't be part of the fight coming up, which was likely to be bloody, going off the previous one. Those young ones had seen enough bloodshed for the time being.
"Before we charge in, is there any way we could find out more about who controls the tower?" she asks her comrades. "They're obviously set up to expect trouble, going off what Spense has said. We might need a different approach. Taking in a captured one of us and asking about joining their 'gang' might give us a better look."
She knows one or two of the others have offered to draw the short straw for that plan.
Gunther d20+8=27 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 12:10:47 AM
The warrior casts about, looking for signs of trouble (Spot=27) as the others look into logistics. He tries to look calm and confident, but it's hard. Knowing that there were people out there looking for him and his kitties is unnerving. He worries most about the cubs, knowing they are the most vulnerable. Normally he would just release them to the wild, but they are still weaning... The warrior turns to Aeralia. "Ma'am, I know it's asking a lot, but is dere any vay you could cast Mage Armor on my kitties? Especially de little vons need more protection."
Milo Tuesday May 8th, 2007 1:37:13 AM
"I can tell you who controls the tower... a walking corpse... they just don't know it yet." Milo chuckles to himself, then looks up, "If someone has a communication spell of some kind, I can provide some recon. Invisibility wouldn't hurt either."
Falin d20+19=30 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 3:11:06 AM Listen 30
"Whatever we do we need to do it now before we attract anymore attention." He motions towards the 3 humans is chain mail.
Falin thinks for a second, "It is too bad we didn't bring along that anti-scry device that Parnoth brought us."
Aeralia d20-1=17 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 9:59:31 AM
Aeralia glances briefly towards the 3 humans as the third makes his comment.
"Actually, theres really no need to have you enter the city, you'll likely be better off in one of the outlaying villages. I want you to head back to the last village, and stay at the inn there," Aeralia says to the students quietly, hoping not to be overheard. "Same story, if anyone asks. Get some new clothes, and stay in your room as much as you can. Eat, rest, and wait for me to return."
Aeralia will then take the 4 into the covered wagon, and cast invisibility on each of them, explaining that it would help them slip away without being noticed, though it would only last about 10 minutes. She tells them to make sure they make it to a spot away from onlookers, and allow the invisibility to wear off before continuing towards the village.
She also casts see invisibility, and Arcane Sight on herself.
After that, Aeralia heads back out to see if there's been any changes, using her enchantments to follow the students path as she glances around (taking care not to 'watch them intently'). The sorceress also uses her arcane sight to look for any forms of divination upon the three men, as well as any others about, and any forms of abjuration upon the three men.
"I will Gunther, just give me a moment," the lovely young woman says, walking slowly towards the three mailed visitors as she inspects their enchantments.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OOC: Spot Check 17
Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes)
Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes)Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes)Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
(OOC: If something happens in the the 6 rounds (30 seconds) she's casting, let me know how many spells she got off beforehand and ill adjust my spell totals accordingly)
Athalorn d20+24=39 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 10:20:25 AM
"Glannath and I will go and take a closer look at the tower - from a distance, of course. Is that alright K'Nara? Ingrge?"
If there are no objections, the druid focuses on his own body, feeling the familiar transformation into Eagle form. He leaps again into the air, using his strong wings to carry him upwards, ad screeching for Glannath to follow.
They will fly over the town, looking for 'The Cube'. If it is obvious which building is teh tower, they circle it closely, near the top. Athalorn is watching for entrances high up, guards, anything really that will give them a better idea of the tower's defences and layout.
Spot: 39
Glannath d20+22=28 Tuesday May 8th, 2007 10:21:36 AM
The eagle, flying low at first, takes up into the air to fly above and to the side of Athalorn, happy for some airborne company again. He watches the tower also, looking for dangers.
Spot: 28
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:05:43 AM
Reaching into his pocket, he retrieves a scroll. Still has wand in had if anyone needs it.
He casts Protection from Fire and then he waits.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - unused Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
K'Nara Tuesday May 8th, 2007 2:09:04 PM
OOC: my apologies, for some odd reason, I thought the group was IN the city already. K'Nara would NOT have the group buff up unless they were in the vicinity of the Cube and about to go in.
"Since the Eyes aren't working, then having Glannath get a bird's-eye view is a very good idea." the blade singer agrees. Meanwhile, she turns over in her head the options for the group.
Dm Jim: Tuesday May 8th, 2007 6:17:48 PM
OOC: I sent an email giveing a small amount of experience points to everyone to get all players even, since we go two new players. Did everyone get the email?
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Anthalorn and he wing mate take off and fly toward the Cube as the rest of the Dragons debate courses of action.
Olana asks for more information before preceeding. Milo is more direct and wants to investigate now.
Brother Bertram prepares himself as he fingers his gem.
Gunter keeps watch as ask Aeralia to help protect the cubs.
Aeralia finishes up disguising and enchanting the students and she can tell they are scared. "When will you come for us? What do we do if there is trouble? We have no spells since our spellbooks were destroyed."
Lian passes out goodberry to all his friends.
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ooc: Please list the goodberries in your post and any other party items you carry.
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Ingrge recalls that Star mage Guilds keep many magical protects, one being teleportation. Only those wizards that have a registered arcane mark (member of the guild) can teleport in. All others will be prevented. Also, it is possible that if the tower's inhabitants had time they may have been able to set up other more dangerous effects to prevent further infiltration.
Spenser answers Ingrge in low tones. "I have a safe place, but not for so many or all the baggage. Karen is still around and contacts me at least daily."
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Anthlorn flies over the Cube and it is a huge compound in the center of Apolis. On one side of the Cube is a large pile of bodies, scores of them. There is a large sign the reads. "Deposit Wizards here" It looks to be written in blood.
There appears to be dozens of ghouls and ghasts wondering the interior of the compound and there are warrens dug all over the nice grounds ruining its apperance. There do not appear to be any undead outside of the low wall.
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ooc: map tomorrow
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There are now nine armed and armored humans watching the Emerald dragons from between 20 - 50 feet away.
Spot check DC 31 for all except Antharlorn.
Dm Jim: Supplimental Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:36:11 PM
OOC: It was a quick post earlier so this is some additional information.
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The prying eyes took over 10 minutes to find the Cube and then find an entry point.
Sutton adds "The Cube is a good half mile (2640 feet) away in the heart of Apolis. Spenser, why is Karen not helping?"
Spenser adds "It is open season on Wizards and those that support them in Apolis. Most everyone else is left alone. The populace is just trying to stay out of the way and stay alive. Some are fleeing at least those that have nothing else to lose."
Aeralia watches the scared wizrd kids slink off invisible.
Aeralia takes more than a few moments to check out the 9 armed and armored humans. They have not weapons, but do have magical auras, not are enchantment though. There are some abjurations on a few (3)of them. There now appear to be two clerics and both are talking in hushed tone. Most of what can be overheard is positioning of the men as they spread out and pointing out powerful magical items. "Definately get Ingrge's cloak" "Do not forget K'Nara's sword." "Wait."
Three of the humans now have swords drawn.
More unarmored folk are rapidly moving away from the gate. Those that were in line are moving away. A fight seems to be brewing and the town folk sense it.
Falin d20+19=33 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 12:23:03 AM Spot 33
Falin takes the goodberry from Lina, thanking him as he does.
"We had better decide what we are going to be doing or our hand will be dealt for us." He motions towards the men begining to spread out.
"Are we going to defend ourselves or our we going to go along with them to find out what is going on? And should someone let Sturdevant know abotu the Cube since it was in his presence we were presented this mission? Might be something he wants to know."
Party Stuff -Goodberries -Wand of Haste -Immovable Rod (4 ea) -Elemental Gem (Fire)
Athalorn & Glannath Wednesday May 9th, 2007 1:26:22 AM
The eagles continue circling over the cube, amazed at what appears to be going on inside the compound. Athalorn is especially alarmed at the pile of bodies, a sense of sadness filling his heart as he swoops low over the corpses.
The birds continue circling for a few moments, bravery bringing their flight closer to the compound. They begin to return to the wagons, lifting high again, to report back to the Dragons.
ooc: were there any obvious entrances high up on the building?
Olana d20+15=21 d20+12=20 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 1:41:15 AM
"I recommend we retreat and get into town where there isn't a wall. We could walk into this welcoming committee, but I'd rather save my strength to be honest," says Olana.
She takes a look this way and that for possible escape routes.
Spot 21 Survival 20
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=23 d20+11=30 13d6(5+5+5+2+5+6+2+6+4+1+6+2+3)=52 d20+15=31 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 7:28:50 AM
(ooc: a map for positioning would be helpful. It is limiting what I thinking about doing.)
Spot 23 Listen 30
Ingrge overhearing the conversation of the approaching men, Ingrge seems to ignore it and then turning as if to talk to one of his party members casts a spell setting the primary target as one of the clerics and the other 9-11 as secondary targets and sends a lightening bolt streaking from one to the next.
Chain Lightening, 52 points damage primary, 26 points damage secondary targets, Relfex DC 29 for half damage, SR 31
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF, BS) Wednesday May 9th, 2007 12:19:38 PM
OOC: Jim, please read Tuesday May 8th, 2007 11:05:43 AM, I DID put the berries and party resources into my posts the last few times!!
Lian casts Bulls Strength from his tattoo, still has scroll and wand in hand (enlarge scroll, bs wand).
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (3 mins)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Wednesday May 9th, 2007 2:10:55 PM
OOC: I didn't receive any Email on XP
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"We shouldn't be more then a day or so," Aeralia tells the students before they leave. "If you hear of something happening to us, or we don't return, DON'T come looking for us. Use the money to travel back home, as you can. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Use your heads. I've faith in you."
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Aeralia continues to advance towards the mailed travellers, looking over the bystanders. She was preparing to kick off a few charming spells, until her hair rises on end from the static as Ingrge's lightning bolt streaks over her shoulder towards the cleric.
"Ingrge! What are you doing!?!" Aeralia cries, watching as the bolt arcs towards others in the area.
Concentrating on one of the clerics amongst the targets, Aeralia uses her arcane sight to decern what sort of threat their spellcasting may be, and how well they might be able to recover from such an attack.
"I think your getting a little to into the part of the villian, Ingrge," Aeralia says towards the elven wizard, sliping a wand from her belt as she takes a few more steps towards the group of men.
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OOC: Standard Action: Arcane Sight - study one cleric Move Equivelent: Retrieve Wand of Cure Light Wounds from hip
Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
OOC: Matt T. Wednesday May 9th, 2007 2:16:40 PM
OOC: I am getting married on Saturday. I plan to have time to post, but who knows how things will get before then (how much stuff did we forget to plan, etc!!).
I will do my best to post at least once a day, but if I don't get a chance to, thats why.
Gunther (SR 13, AC33, HP127/127) Charm Animal: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=26 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 3:24:15 PM
Gunther sighs as Ingrge's lightening bolt goes off. So much for being subtle. Still, from the looks of things, a fight was going to go down (Spot=26), and he'd rather not let them get all buffed up before that happens.
Activating his tattoo, Gunther moves closer to Delilah and the cubs. He watches to see what the cleric's response is before he commits to the battle.
Brother Bertram AC32 HP 116 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 3:33:26 PM
Bertram readies himself for the battle, his axe in one hand, the gems in a pouch within easy reach.
Dm Jim: Spoiling Attack!! d100=97 Ingrge d100=33 bb d20+8=22 d20+5=18 d20+5=23 d4=2 d4=4 d4=4 d4=3 d20+3=16 d20+3=12 d20+3=21 d20+3=23 d20+3=18 d20+3=14 d20+3=17 d20+3=19 d20+3=15 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 5:26:32 PM
OOC: I have emailed a map of the Cube as viewed by Anthalorn.
Lian/Falin do an excellent job of listing party resources, but I need everyone else to do the same.
We are in combat rounds
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Anthlorn and his wing man circle the Cube compound on the clear day. There is little wind, but the air seems to be made for flying today.
There is one gate in the low wall of the compound and that strange stone structure over what appears to be an entrance of sorts. There are two buildings that are built into the wall of the compound. Sutton did mention that there was housing for guards and a school on the site.
The manicured lawn is spoiled in many areas by ghouls and ghasts and their burrow. Many of the burrows are around the pile of bodies. Many of the bodies are young humans and elves.
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Olana suggest retreating out of the city and regrouping as several more men tighten the ring around the Emerald Dragons and their wagons. There may even be more that are getting the courage to join those nine already encircling the heroes.
Lian grows in size and get an "OoHH." From one of the warriors the Dragons are facing. Lian's hands are occupied, but those deadly feet and knees are still at the ready.
Falin wonders if Sturdevant needs to be informed of the situation in Apolis and how soon the situation will deteriorate.
Falin does not have to wait long, and Ingrge makes his spoiling attack and catches all of those encircling the wagons with lightning.
Gunther activates his tattoo (which one?) and moves closer to the lions.
Brother Bertram stays ready.
Aeralia was preparing for subtle action, but Ingrge took care of that. The sorcereress get ready her healing wand.
Some of the Emeralds as if rooted to the ground, stand around in stock as Ingrge initiates an attack.
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OOC: Anyone that made their DC 31 spot check: Notices three figures pop up from the back side of one of the roofs several streets over. The building is three stories and at least 100 yards away (300 feet). The peak of the roof offers cover to the figures. If you made your spot check you are not flat footed and gain the full benefit of your dexterity.
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Three arrows of magical origin streak at the party and strike at Brother Bertram
No benifit for Dex if any
Touch AC 22 damage 8 (acid) Touch AC 18 damage 6 (acid) Touch AC 23 damage 7 (acid)
Concentration check to cast spells DC 20
Ingrge is blocked from viewing the attacking spellusers by one of the wagons. Easily rectified by moving 10 feet.
All of those struck by Ingrge lighting bolt take the full brunt of the blast. Several are obviously dead, especially the first cleric hit, some are unconcious, and two are running away. One man yells "I done. Keep your magic and your heads." as he stumbles away, his hair standing on end.
There are a few people in the thin surrounding crowd, that are doing their best to slink away.
It appears to be a rout at least for the ground pounders.
Spot check DC 18 to see the spell users.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 118 minutes d20+24=39 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 5:58:20 PM
The druid, high overhead now, sees commotion at the gates, and begins winging his way back toward the party.
As he nears the gate, he sees figures on the rooftops with bows. Spot = 39
ooc: Can Athalorn make this check and see the characters?
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 Goodberry
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Dm Jim: You spot is good enough to see, even though you are a half a mile away (2700 feet). It may take you more than a few rounds to make it back to the gate.
Lets say you saw the chain lighting and then the figures on the rooftops, but not much else.
Lets give you a shot: DC 40 to see individual party memebers. Go ahead and post again to see the party memebers individual actions.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency 4d10(7+4+8+10)+4=33 Wednesday May 9th, 2007 7:12:26 PM
Having cast his bolts, Arelia questions his reasons for a pre-emptive strike and he shrugs and replies. I am firmly suggesting to other that they might wnat to find somewhere else to go. There were after all planning to attack us and steal our things. or did you not hear them?"
Then taking advantage of the benefit of cover for the moment from whoever is attacking Bretram, Ingrge grabs a wand, Summon Monster IV, out of his quiver and then communicates with Bertram.
"Brother Bertram where exactly are those magical bolts coming from?"
Getting his reply Ingrge activates the wand eventually bringing into existance a Celestial Giant Eagle 60 feet away and heading toward the spell casters.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68) Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:26:03 AM
"Find cover!" yells Olana. She didnt see the archers, but Bertram getting hammered with arrows was evidence enough.
"Bert? You okay? Anyone see where those arrows came from?"
Athalorn d20+24=32 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:27:57 AM
The druid heads in the direction of the three figures on the rooftops, not towards the party, as he is unable to see the individual party members. Spot = 32
ooc: Thanks Jim. If I am 2700' from the gate, is it the same distance to the three archers on the roof?
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Dm Jim: I will give you the benifit of the doubt. You are 2500 feet from the attackers.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) d20+11=16 Thursday May 10th, 2007 8:33:53 AM
(OOC: Jim, please note, during the last round Lian did not GROW in size, just in muscle.)
NOW the monk casts Enlarge Person upon himself from the scroll (standard action). He pockets the wand (move action) and his hands begin to glow with bright green flame (Free Action). Lian looks into the sky and watches Athalorn's movements.
Spot 16
Lian looks toward the guard making the exclamation. "Trust me pal, it gets better! Oooh, where you going?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
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Dm Jim: I missed it. No problem as we can save the "Oohh" for this round.
Remember Anthalorn is a half a mile away and very difficult, but not impossible to see.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+32=48 d20+27=38 d20+22=31 d20+10=16 d8+10=11 d8+10=17 d8+10=18 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:14:01 PM
Falin sees the enemy archers and realizes his niche to the group. It is his ability to attack at a distance.
He brings his bow up aside his face and draws back. The well cared for bow moves under Falins guided hand like a two lovers intertwined. Holding the string back for only a second he releases. His short hair moving slightly as the bow string returns to normal. He quickly draws back with another arrow repeats two more times.
Falin smiles at the sound and sight of his arrows sinking.
OOC: Jim, all of my attacks are on one archer at a time. I wasn't sure how you were labeling them. Also, using +5 arrows. Want to make sure they go down quick.
AC 48 HP 11 AC 38 HP 17 AC 31 HP 18
Party Stuff: -Goodberries -Wand of Haste -Immovable Rod (4 ea) -Elemental Gem (Fire)
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) d20+18=38 d20-1=10 d8+1=8 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:14:12 PM
Aeralia continues to slip towards one of the fallen men, looking quickly to find one who might appear to be alive (or at least one who is clearly not dead).
The sorceress taps the indiviual with her wand lightly, forcing the magics from the wand with force of her personality. (Healing 8 pts)
"Where are they?" Aeralia says, spinning and looking for the casters, noting Bertrams acid burns.
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Spells Active ------------------ See Invisibility (12th Level, 120 Minutes) Arcane Sight (12th Level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Jane (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Mary (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Hogen (12th level, 12 Minutes) Invisibility - Elvis (12th level, 12 Minutes)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level??, 50 charges)
Brother Bertram 13d6(6+1+6+2+2+2+5+3+1+5+3+2+6)+13=57 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:23:00 PM
Bertrm grits his teeth in pain and motions towards where he was attacked from. He immediately calls out to Domi and is rewarded by a large pillar of fire falling from the sky where the offending party is gathered. (Flamestrike 57 HP damage-half no save)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=10 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:30:38 PM
Gunther grimaces as Bertram gets slammed. Though he looks like he's got things under control, considering he just called down fire from the heavens! Looking around the battlefield, Gunther sighs (Spot=10). All the ground troups are either dead or fleeing and the archers are out of his reach. Wonder if this little foray attracted any attention? Reaching into his pack, he pulls out a potion and gulps it down (Enlarge Person). Growing to huge proportions, he looks around for the next threat.
OOC: My bad. Activated Charm Animal tattoo last round.
1 Goodberry
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+1=10 Thursday May 10th, 2007 1:40:23 PM
Ingrge's lightning strikes as well as the arrows from wherever definitely tip off K'Nara that they're not going to be able to sneak into town. She takes Olana's advice and immediately dives for cover (assuming there's somewhere to dive.)
She looks around her, squinting about and trying to figure out the situation and the best way to handle it.
OOC: K'Nara has rolled a 10 for a voluntary Spot check. Perhaps it's time I invested in a white cane for her...
Dm Jim: Looking for Targets d20+14=15 Bertram concentration check d6=2 spell user d4=3 d4=4 d4=4 d4=1 d20+8=27 d20+5=10 d4=4 d4=4 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:05:47 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds. As a result, please post AC and hit points and spells in effect.
9 out of 10 poster, better
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Anthlorn strains to see what is occurring by the gate to Apolis as he saw many flashes of lighting and heard the retort of thunder. The eagles start to move at high speed back the way they came. The ground quickly moves under wing, but will they get back in time, it is a long way.
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DC 35 spot check (DC 25 for Lian and Gunther) to see individual actions of the Emeralds and DC 26 spot check to see the attackers (roll separately). The DC will drop each round. Please keep track of your range from the party in your post.
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Ingrge briefly explains his actions to those of his friends that questioned them. Ingrge's logic seems to be sound as the thin crowd is dispersing with all haste, as they seem to have lost their taste of Dragon. The wizard then pulls his wand and summons a beautiful eagle and awaits Bertram's response for where to send it.
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DC 15 spot check (all but Anthalorn) and then four DC 15 sense motive checks to pick out shady characters attempting to blend with the dispersing crowd. Before dispersing the crowd was approximately 100 feet from the Emerald's two wagons. The crowd was comprised of small groups of people at all points of the compass.
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Dellintu is also taking cover in the shadow of the same wagon that Ingrge is behind and he questions the Dragon "What do you want me and the twins to do?"
Olana calls for cover and asks if her friend Bertram is alright, but she get no response. Olana pulls her bow and scans the area looks to send arrow back at their tormentors.
Lian now grows in size after adding strength last round and get a wave from one of the stumbling blasted warrior "You will get no quarrel from me." The warrior never looks at Lian as he moves down the street keeping his back to the giant monk, followed closely by the other surviving warrior who only grunts.
The men on the ground are twitching and some give the occasional moan. Several are deathly quite.
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DC 27 to spot Anthalorn the eagle streaking back toward the group. The DC will be reduce each round as the distance closes. The DC will drop to 17 if you take a full round action to look for the eagles.
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Neither K'Nara or Gunther can see the attackers, but know that the arrows came from the east side of the road. Gunther gulps a potion and grows in size, matching Lian, and also elicits an "Ahh" from the retreating crowd.
K'Nara dives for cover on the west side of one of the wagons and has full cover.
Brother Bertram feels the acid from the arrows burn his flesh (DC 16 spellcraft to determine them as acid arrow spells) and it effects his spellcasting as his concentration lapses
failed concentration check 15
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Ooc: What is Brother Bertram's AC touch and otherwise? Also you spell would have failed for lack of a spot check and distance. Please read the posts.
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Falin feels in his element and lets thre arrows fly and all find their mark and one of spell users falls back bahind the peak of the roof. Falin targeted the left most spell user.
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ooc: Falin please take range into account when you attack: 110 yards (330 feet)
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Aeralia sneaks forward and takes one of the critically injured warriors with her wand and is rewarded by his taking a breath and the color returning to his cheeks. It appeared that he was not breathing and most likly the bolt had stopped his heart. The man blinks and still does not look well as he rises to sitting position.
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Bertram is burned by the acid from the three arrows stuck in his body for an additional 20 damage.
Concentration check of DC 24 to cast any spell
Two more acid arrows look for the Cleric of Domi's hide.
Touch AC 27 damage 8 Touch AC 10 damage 8, but I believe it is a miss and it is not counted into the concentration check.
Total damage to Bertram through two rounds is 48 and counting.
The two remaining spell users make great use of their cover after Falin's attack and now have an additional 20% concelment from direct attacks. They seem concerned that Falin found the mark so easily.
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OOC: Everyone knows there are attackers at range and now have full benefit of dexterity, whether you spotted the spell users or not.
DC 16 to spot the offending spell users. You can have 100 % cover from direct fire from either wagon if you so choose, but you can not attack and must state that you are seeking cover. K'Nara, Ingrge, Delintu, Sonara and Donara each have 100 % cover currently.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 118 minutes d20+24=44 d20+24=26 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:44:21 PM
Athalorn seeks the attackers with his keen eyes, and spots them clearly on a rooftop some distance away. (Spot DC 44 for attackers.)
He tries to find the Dragons, but they are lost somewhere in the distance, beyond the gate, though he can just make out the figures of Gunther and Lian. They seem huge, and Athalorn quickly realises they are enlarged again. He heads straight for the attackers on the roof, flying at tremendous speed through the air.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
Glannath AC 25 HP 47 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:45:24 PM
The eagle follows Athalorn at a great pace through the air
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47, some cover)[Jay B] d20+2=10 d20+14=15 Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:56:03 PM
The wood elf watches Falin rise and fire, so she stands, takes aim in the same general direction and fires once (masterwork arrow).
(Spot 10)
(Missed, rolled a natural 1)
The arrow goes soaring over the wall. The elf adjusts slightly and prepares to fire again.
Lucia [Jay B] Thursday May 10th, 2007 5:58:42 PM "Knara, lets see if their are any invisible foes about." Suggests the sword openly.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) Thursday May 10th, 2007 6:07:14 PM
The monk is pretty sure the best position for him is inside the walls near one of the out buildings. (Not sure of the groups position as it is not on the map.) Lian moves toward what looks to be a guard tower and whispers into his ring. Ingrge, if you set the bodies on fire, it might help to smoke them out. The place has to have windows.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Dm Supplimental Thursday May 10th, 2007 6:29:27 PM
Once you spot the spellcasters it is no longer necessary do so again.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+32=47 d20+27=35 d20+22=42 d20+22=24 d8+10=15 d8+10=13 d8+10=15 Thursday May 10th, 2007 10:05:20 PM OOC: Jim I did take range incriment into account. I took a -6 to hit the enemy. I should have rolled a +39, but I rolled a + 32 to hit. Also, my bow is seeking so that negates any concealment bonus they may have.
Falin looks to the archers again and fires on #2.
"Only a price of 9,000 gp on my head?" Falin says. "I think maybe they should rethink their numbers."
Attack #3 is a possible crit. Second AC roll was a 24.
AC 47 HP 15 AC 35 HP 13 AC 42 HP 15 (if crit HP 20)
DM Sanity Note Highlight to display spoiler: { Jim wanted to make sure you knew I was keeping track of my arrows. This is the count I have after this last battle.
42 normal 16 +5 20 wood tipped
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Dm Jim: You are dangerous!! Thanks for taking the range into account.
Jamie: Yeah I can hit just about anything, but I still only do as much damage as the arrow.
Ingrge: AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=22 3d6(6+5+3)=14 2d6(6+4)=10 d20+15=32 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:00:59 AM
"Delintu get invisible and then take care of any healing, with that wand you are carrying for now, starting with Bertram. (casts invisbility sphere)
Donara stay here for the moment make your self invisible and prepare for a combat spell as soon as you have someone in range. (casts invisibility)
Ingrge guides the eagle upward and peering around the corner of the wagon DC 22 and spots the mages giving the eagle the directions to gain altitude for a full dive attack as soon as it is close enough.
Having spotted the offensive mages, Ingrge quickly casts a spell of his own, Ice storm to catch as many of the mages as possible. 14 points bludgeoning damage + 10 cold damage to each mage caught in the storm 20 ft radius. No save, SR 32.
Dm Jim: Sutton and Spenser d20+5=24 d20+8=27 d20+10=12 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:13:21 AM
Spenser is without a ranged weapon so he take advantage of as much cover from the wagon and looks for the foes.
Spot 24
"Sutton, I got two guys! Top of the peak, blue building three streets over." Spenser points.
Aid another
Sutton spot 27
"Got'em"
Sutton takes aim and fires his heavy cross bow.
AC 12
Unfortunately, Suttons eyes are better than his aim as he hit a building two streets over, not three.
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OOC: I will not be providing a map as all the close combat troops are dead, dying or turning tail. It has turned into a brief ranged combat.
Milo (AC 30, hp 104/104): haste from boots d20+17=32 Friday May 11th, 2007 12:35:14 AM
Spotting their attackers, Milo shouts to anyone listening, "Follow me." Clicking his heels, the halfling activates his boots, and makes all due haste toward the ranged attackers.
OOC: Sorry for the absence folks. Business took me out of town, where I thought I'd have full internet access. I was sadly mistaken. Spot check DC 32.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68) d20+15=26 d20+15=19 d20+15=33 d20+15=21 d20+15=20 d20+15=27 d20+15=25 Friday May 11th, 2007 1:19:51 AM
Olana growls. She can see the attackers, but right now they're out of her range. And now everyone is off down the street, friends, enemies an' all.
"Careful!" she yells at Milo as he heads off, pointing at various shady rascals slinking off down the street.
She dashes over to Bert and, if it looks like they'll come out clean, starts pulling arrows out of his hide.
Jerry Friday May 11th, 2007 12:47:51 PM
We're winding up in the Nook folks. So please go post and let everyone know your preferences for who we invite, in what order, and how.
Lian (AC 38 -2size, Hps 94, PfF, BS, EP) Friday May 11th, 2007 1:39:19 PM
Hearing Milo, Lian changes directions in mid-stride and follows the halfling, catching up with him fast.
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Bulls Strength (tattoo, 3 mins) Enlarge Person (scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 5 divine scrolls of enlarge person * 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Lucia! [Jay B] Friday May 11th, 2007 1:46:42 PM 'Come on lady, wake up! Your not getting paid to lolly-gag. Lets see what there is to see! Hey, does that monk know where he's going? He looks confused. '
K'Nara, AC33, 143/143hp d20+1=11 Friday May 11th, 2007 1:54:37 PM
K'Nara lets loose a string of oaths.
"This is NOT how this 'quick little trip' is supposed to be going..!" she says in the Wold's biggest understatement. If K'Nara isn't close enough to Ingrge and the Culverwood elves, she'll move to where they are first (obviously using the cover of the wagons as much as possible.)
"I want someone with a Cure wand to cover Bertram and Falin." she says, pulling her sword from her scabbard. "I'm going to go see if I can get to the archers on the east side of the road." K'Nara looks around before attempting to cross to the east side of the road in a semi-crouch, seeking targets.
OOC: sucky Spot roll, anyone? K'Nara gets 11.
Dm Jim: Ending Hostilies the Hard Way Friday May 11th, 2007 6:56:49 PM
OOC: We are out of combat rounds.
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Anthalorn picks out the spell users on the roof and heads their way, unknowing of the havoc that will befall them in the next few moments. First three arrows strike one of the spell users, two in the head and one in the throat (a very nice grouping). The human pin cooshion stands up involuntarily and windmills his arms before chucks of ice rain down on the pair. Several chunks of ice break large holes in the roof. The archery target falls backwards and slides off the slippery roof to crash into the street below (only seen by Anthalorn). The remaining spell user falls into the attic of the structure.
Screams can be heard over by the three story house that the spell users were using for cover. Anthalorn can see that the ice storm spell was larger than the building and some ice went into the streets on either side of the building. Not to mention that much of the ice that struck the roof slide down into the street below. Fighting in a city could prove tough on the inhabitants.
Ingrge celistial eagle circles over the blue inn.
Sonara has no luck with the bow, but does find the broad side of a barn, just the wrong one. Sutton is not much better.
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OOC: Sonara posted twice. I deleted the second post.
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Lucia eggs K'Nara into action and the blade singer unleashes the sword.
Lian give up his pursuit of the lightning bolted survivors and catches up with Milo in his trek to find the structure that the spell users were using for cover. It takes the pair just under a minute to find the blue three story inn (100 yards away as the eagle flys). The inn was only over three streets, the problem was finding the correct cross street. The people on the streets give way as the oversized monk tramps along. The pair reaches the front of the inn and finds two badly injured women and one dead man and lots of ice.
Once the pair finds the rear of the inn they find two very dead spell users, each with three arrows in them and battered by ice. There are also two other injured men as a result of the ice.
There is a small crowd milling about and attempting to comfort those that are injured. All are flabbergasted by the appearance of the ice "By Domi, we must be cursed." And "It must be magic." Are typical themes of distress.
Donara goes invisible at Ingrge urging along with Dellintu. Dellintu also moves over to Brother Bertram ready to assist. The Dwarf also goes invisible.
Olana checks on Brother Bertram and finds that she can not remove the bolts of acid as they are not made of wood and metal but of magic and acid (acid arrow). Olana calls out caution to her Milo. Olana goes invisible and it makes further inspection very difficult.
Aeralia continues to hover over the warrior she just saved and he looks up at her "Thank you kindly ma'am. That was right nice of you considering the situation." The man now goes to a sitting position. "No offense, but I think I have had enough of you and your friends for a life time."
Brother Bertram seems paralyzed by the acid arrow. Two of the arrows end, but two more burn on into the dwarf.
16 more damage
Total damage 64 points
Gunther stays with his cats as he appears more concerned for their saftey at the moment.
More people are returning to the streets as the worst appears to be over.
Spenser pipes up "That should make them think twice, at least until dark. They are stronger at night. At least that is when the vampires reign supreme. We should expect retribution for this rebuff." Speners smiles as he finally feels confident to strike back. "Welcome to Apolis Emerald Dragons, its good to have ya."
Ingrge: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency 3d8(8+3+5)+5=21 Friday May 11th, 2007 7:55:08 PM
Taking a moment to send the Celestial eagle on to the Cube with instructions attack anything undead it comes across, Ingrge turns back to Spenser.
"So Spenser, what this I hear about the Catacombs being shut down? And secondly lead us out of here to the safe house you were talking about."
Dellintu releases a healing charge on Bertram cure moderate wounds. 21 points
Brother Bertram HP AC 32 HP 80 4d8(3+3+7+2)+13=28 Friday May 11th, 2007 9:45:21 PM
The pain courses through Bertram's burned body, constricting his muscles making him unable to move for moments. Then he howls and begins praying for healing as the full realization of how badly he had been hurt shocks him into action. (OOC Cure Critical for 28hp)
SPELL LIST LEVEL 0 Create Water x2 Purify Food and Drink Read Magic x2 Resistance
LEVEL 1 Bless Water Comprehend Languages Detect Undead Divine Favor Sanctuary Hide from Undead x2 Obscuring Mist
LEVEL 3 Continual Flame Create Food and Water Deeper Darkness Dispel Magic Invisibility Purge Meld into Stone
LEVEL 4 Air Walk Control Water Dismissal (Traded for Cure Critical) Divine Power Neutralize Poison x2
LEVEL 5 Greater Command Commune Flame Strike x2(2-Used) True Seeing
LEVEL 6 Banishment(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass) Blade Barrier(USED) Bulls Strength Mass Undeath to Death(Traded for Cure Mod, Mass)
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Dm Jim: Please pay attention. Your spell list is from the last battle and you have not rolled any of your concentration check. I will let this one go as combat is over (after another 8 points of damage. Also please record your own hit points/damage/curing correctly.
I will let you correct your spell list if you do it befor I next post, late Monday night, if not you will be stuck with it.
Milo Saturday May 12th, 2007 11:50:23 AM
Not sure who to trust at the moment, Milo checks on those injured nonetheless. He asks random onlookers what they saw, and listens actively only to those who manage to speak coherently regarding the battle.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) d20+11=22 d20+22=27 Saturday May 12th, 2007 1:28:38 PM
Shrinking back to normal, the elf listens with Milo. However, the monk isn't really taking much in, he's more worried about ambush.
Spot 22, Listen 27
He takes this opportunity, once the onlookers have gone, to cast Deeper Darkness onto a copper and then pockets it inside a black pouch by itself.
"The Catacombs are closed here?! Wow, why? I had wanted to stop in?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left?) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
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Dm Jim: Why the "?" by the lavender ioun stone??????
Athalorn & Glannath Sunday May 13th, 2007 10:00:05 AM
The eagles fly to the building that was damaged by ice. Once there, they circle the structure, keeping watch over the area from high up.
Sonora [Jay B] Sunday May 13th, 2007 12:59:20 PM
"The Catacombs? Thats that magic store right? Can we stop and get me a magic bow..." She shakes her mundane looking longbow. "... this thing stopped working." She looks down the length of the bowstring as if checking it for flaws. "Maybe its the arrows. Can anyone magic these arrows or the bow?"
(Kent, what Craft does Sonora have? You have 1 rank in Craft but nothing listed. I would like a description too please. :))
Falin Sunday May 13th, 2007 6:00:39 PM
Seeing that the battle, for the most part, is over he places his bow over his shoulder and quickly pulls out 3 pieces of chalk and begins to crush them up in his hands while walking over to Brother Bertram. "I don't know how this will work on magical acid, but it helps with real acid." He places the ground up chalk on the wounds hoping to help in some way.
Over his ring he calls to Sturdevant and lets him know about the ambush and the situation at the tower.
K'Nara Sunday May 13th, 2007 9:33:13 PM
K'Nara stands still, glaring about her with narrowed hazel eyes.
"I am really starting to get ticked off at this feeling like we're behind a skittles ball." she says through clenched teeth, then returns to the rest of the group. "We need a plan...a good plan."
Posting Reports for Monday May 14th, 2007 7:11:53 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of May 7,2007
Gunther Monday May 14th, 2007 8:18:42 AM
Gunther sighs. He had been practically useless in this combat, and that's never a good feeling. Still, the Dragons and the kitties were all unharmed, so there was some comfort there.
When talk of vampires is raised, Gunther starts. "Just like in Harrowed Moon..." he mutters. "Miss K'nara, I tink ve need to get moving." he says with a large deal of conviction.
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Monday May 14th, 2007 12:34:04 PM
(OOC: Oh, the '?' by the stone was because I wasn't sure it, when looted, it was unused or not. Kent clarified it was unused.)
"Vampires are easy enough to deal with. But I don't like the fact that there might be spellcasters making them tougher to handle." He more or less shrug off the vampires as a small issue, the arcanists in the Cube seem to bother him most. "I still say a full on attack, now, would be best. We might be able to send a small group to deal with the vampires while they sleep, provided they can be found." He absently squeezes his silver holy symbol around his neck.
"I think we run well on the cuff Knara. I don't think planning is all its cracked up to be. They are hardly expecting a raid by the 'cover of daylight!'" He snickers at his own joke. "Besides, your going to be leading, I doubt we'll have a problem." He smiles at the red head. "What do you want to do? Your gut I mean? What feels right?"
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Aeralia d20-1=12 d20-1=19 d20-1=11 d20-1=2 d20-1=7 d20+21=29 d20+21=24 d20+21=41 d20+21=27 d20+21=33 d8+1=7 d8+1=5 d8+1=8 d8+1=2 d8+1=5 Monday May 14th, 2007 4:49:50 PM
"My apologies for our actions, but I can understand your concern," Aeralia says to the wounded man, taping him once more with the wand. "Check for any others that are still alive, and I will see you on your way without further harm."
Aeralia continues her suggested course of action, checking for any other survivors of Ingrge's actions, applying healing to those she might save. She'll hurry over if the wounded man mentions any others that are alive.
The sorceress shoots Ingrge a few dirty glances as she continues clean up, and awaits a decision from K'nara, hoping that it would lead to less innocent bloodshed than they had already seen.
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
(OOC: Jim, let me know how many charges she expends from the wand, beside the 2 now spent on the first man.)
K'Nara Monday May 14th, 2007 5:20:54 PM
K'Nara's scowl threatens to become a permanent feature on her slightly-freckled face.
"We must find a place to get a breather--buff up with protective spells and then go kick Cube butt." the blade singer says firmly. "We'll keep having to waste time...and resources..." Here she glances at Aeralia, who seems to be healing up the foolish people who were attacking the Emeralds, "...if we continue to take too long to get to the Cube."
Olana Monday May 14th, 2007 6:26:20 PM
"Vampires?" Olana wrinkles her nose in disgust. "Is that what we're up against? Spencer? Where can we hide out?"
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 72 d20+9=12 Monday May 14th, 2007 9:33:50 PM
Bertram grimaces as he again feels the burn from the acidic arrows. It is too much and he cannot focus on a healing spell.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
Dm JIm: Afterglow of Battle - Questions Monday May 14th, 2007 10:00:47 PM
OOC: Brother Bertram has the spells listed in his last post until he prays for new one.
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Anthalorn eventually reaches the ice storm damaged roof but does not find a body. What happened to the last spell user? He is nowhere to be found.
Ingrge sends the eagle to the Cube to go hunting and there is a gleam in its eye as it races off.
Lian and Milo check out the scene in front and behind the blue painted three story inn that is now in badly needed roof repairs. There are several patrons yelling at what appears to be the proprietor. Milo and Lian can not find out any information from the bystanders injured or onlookers as none of them knew what was happening before it started to rain ice.
The investigative pair return to the Dragons.
Dellintu cures Brother Bertram and he cures himself as the acid arrows burn themselves out (additional 8 hps damage).
Brother Bertram is now down only 23 hit points.
Falin contact Sturdevant and gives him a quick update on the situation in Apolis "Keep me posted Master Archer when you get more details. I will meet you and the Dragons at Sagetome's cave in a few weeks."
Aeralia saves the one antagonist, but it seems that the balance have dies or gotten away. There are six bodies in the middle of the street. "Ma'am there are people in this city that this your friends harm. I am right pleased you saved me. I would be even more pleased if you let me go. I promise you will get no more trouble from me." The man stands and help Aeralia to her feet. "I choose the easy path. I am lazy and weak and always take the easy money."
Lian and Ingrge looks to K'Nara for a plan of action.
Lian and Ingrge each ask Spenser some questions and the young man looks each in the face and then to Sutton before answering "Karen went to shut down this branch of the Catacombs when she went to find Oxford in Plateau City. Somthing about the bad guy having acess to easy magic was not to her liking." Spenser seems reluctant to go on but does "I have a root celler set up for karen and I. I normally guard her during the day and then she hunt the vampire wizard at night. There is one roaming the city, hunting those that had any alligence to the Cube Karen sent me to find you Dragons. The root celler is not large and may not fit all of you, let alone the wagons, horses or the lions." Spenser looks at Ingrge "Do we go?"
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ooc: Please post AC, hit points and spell lists
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 88/88 - Stoneskin 120 points / 116 minutes Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:34:07 AM
The eagles, unaware of the conversations among the Dragons, return to the group. Athalorn swoops low and lands on a wall near to K'Nara, waiting to see if the party have use of his wings.
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
Glannath AC 25 HP 47/47 Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:34:49 AM
The eagle stays airborne, watching his friend.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 8:08:32 AM
Gunther nods. Rest first, then hunt. When the root cellar is mentioned, Gunther smiles. "Miss K'nara...since my kitties and I von't fit anyvay, I volunteer to post vatch. Ve could keep in touch by de rings."
Gunther looks over at Brother Bertram with a toothy grin. "I don't suppose you have a daylight spell handy?? I don't tink de vampires vould like dat!"
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94, PfF) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:31:38 AM
Turning to Milo, the monk says with a crooked smile, "See, I knew a Hand of Glory would come in... forgive the pun, handy." He winks. "Daylight is a great defensive spell for this specific situation, but keep in mind that the vampires will likely have minions... wolves, rats and other children of the night, not to mention other beings they are controlling. The minions do not shy from daylight. And can we be sure we're not being misled with this information? Fact is, Knara is right. Every turn made lately seems designed to make us waste resources." Smirks the elf. A shudder engulfs the monks body for some reason.
"Given the current information, we should rest, prepare for the vampires and hope for the best."
Active Effects: Protection From Fire (40 mins) Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:36:30 AM
"Vampires?" Squeals the wood elf. "I don't think I wanna be here anymore."
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:50:15 AM 'You Dragons sure do like to rest alot. I think you should go in with swords blazing!! I mean... really, against vampires! You've fought worse things with less resources. But your the boss, Red.' Says the sword.
Thaeri (AC 20, Hps 24)[Jay B] Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:42:21 PM
The panther moves close to Gunther and nudges his elbow, looking up at him, purring. She must feel her master's unease.
K'Nara Tuesday May 15th, 2007 1:49:52 PM
"We need to get in touch with Karen--" K'Nara states firmly, "--as well as get these large vehicles out of sight." She turns to Spenser (or Sutton, or whomever that guy is that came to tell the Emeralds about the situation.)
"We need to find a place to stash the carts, as well as somewhere that we can temporarily house these animals." she tells the man. "Then the rest of us can go wait for Karen at the place you've set up for her. While we're there, we can prepare for what we need to do."
Brother Bertram OOC Tuesday May 15th, 2007 4:15:54 PM
Jim my updated list is in my post as you requested-you said I had to update it or I was stuck with it and I did?
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Dm JIm: Missed it last night. I was up 22 hours before I posted. I saw it today, thanks.
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) d20+19=39 d20+19=30 Tuesday May 15th, 2007 4:44:56 PM
Falin follows the others as they decide on what to do. He keeps an eye out for any other followers.
Walking up to Ingrge Falin asks, "Could I get ahold of those arrows? I am begining to run low. Thanks."
Spot 39 Listen 30
Sonara Tuesday May 15th, 2007 5:38:58 PM
Sticking with the 'main' archer of the group, Sonara is with Falin when he askes for arrows. She smiles and bats her fairly beautiful, almond shaped, green/blue eyes at the weapon mage. "Me too? I need something better." Its pretty obvious that she doesn't use the 'feminine wiles' much.
(OOC: Hmmm... I never asked if Sonara is female or male. Kent? I was just looking at the stats and I certainly thought a 19 strength was a bit high. Answer please. I'll actually like having another female in the group though. Its more balancing.)
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) 2nd Post Tuesday May 15th, 2007 6:00:51 PM
Falin breaks a small smile when Sonara approaches. "I am sure we can find something, but do not rely completely on magic to get the job done. I can train you to become as good and possibly better than me." He looks at her for a second. "It would take discipline and hard work though."
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 7:33:36 PM
Aeralia accepts the mans hand in helping her up, the sorceress appearing a bit saddened that his was the only life she could save. "Attacking the Emerald Dragons certainly wouldn't be one of the first easy paths for you to take, as I'm sure you've discovered," Aeralia says in response to the mans words.
"But, I would not keep you against your will. You are free to leave as you like." Looking about the corpses one last time, the young woman continues. "I would suggest you be a little more honest and selective in your employment, though. This bloodshed could have been avoided if you all would have been more interested in the 'whos' and 'whys' of your task."
"If you were truthful of your wish to not cross paths again, then just make sure the 'trouble' you show is only directed towards those that really deserve it."
After a few moments, when he begins to leave, Aeralia adds as a second thought, "If you wish a bit more then the 'easy path' you now travel, make your way towards Luzon in two weeks."
Slipping the wand back to her belt, Aeralia listens to the groups decision on what to do.
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OOC:
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes???) 4x Invisibility on Students (12th level, 12 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Milo (AC 29; hp 104/104) Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:02:37 PM
Milo rolls his eyes at Lian, "Its only glamor light... not real light. It won't do us any good against..." The halfling realizes what the next word was, as if it were just registering with him, "Hey... what is this about vampires... I'm not sure I like the sound of that situation one way or 'nother. You can't stick one in a vital organ... cause they haven't got any..." Milo moves quickly back to where the group is, finding his way to Olana quietly. Whispering to the elf maid, "Um... did someone say vampires? agaaaiiin?"
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 15th, 2007 9:44:36 PM
Ingrge carefully watches the crowd and the area around the emeralds, listening to Aeralia's conversation and quietly shaking his head at her innocence.
Nodding yes to Spenser, Ingrge waits until her patient is gone and no other strangers are around and turns to their young mage.
"Aeralia, I can see that you do not approve of my methods, and that is fine, however, it is my job to see that all of you stay alive as long as possible. By pre-emptively attacking those that were about to attack us. I accomplished several goals. First I served notice to those who wish us ill that we will do what is necessary to defend ourselves, secondly we quickly ended a confrontation that could have turned ugly in a manner that few of us were injured. And finally and possibly most importantly, I insured that no other foolhardy easily swayed, and misguided innocents are likely to get hurt by us because now they will not attempt to thwart us.
If you will notice not one person who was not threatening us was killed in this defense, but if it comes down to a choice between one of you, my family, or an innocent bystander, I will choose to save my family."
Olana Tuesday May 15th, 2007 10:55:43 PM
Olana nods grimly at Milo. "We must attract them. I just wonder how many of them there are."
She then asks Spencer if there are any stables hereabouts - for the cart and whatnot. She also asks what this town does about the dead. (We still have the corpses, don't we?)
Dm Jim: Hideout Tuesday May 15th, 2007 11:22:56 PM
Anthalorn come to perch next to K'Nara and watis for direction. Lian also approaches K'Nara and suggest rest for the group before proceeding. Lucia on the other hand wants to charge boldly forth to smite the evil at hand.
Gunther offers to watch with her beig cats once the group get to the hide out in the food celler.
Sonara catches wind of the vampire angle and wonders about the wisdom of the group actions, then remembers that he has fallen in league with the Emerald Dragons. Sonara and Falin wonder about getting high powered ammunition for the comming battle.
Falin continues to keep watch for trouble.
K'Nara wonders what to do about the wagons and Oxford speaks up "I will take care of the wagons. I have to take them over to the cemetary to bury the students and Oxford. Someone come to the cemetary is few hours and taake me back to the hideout. Gunther I will leave you the free horses to pull the lion cages. I will find a livery to store the wagons."
Milo goes over to his bride to be and keeps her company. The two ponder past battles with vampires.
Aeralia offers some words of wisdom to her former attacker before he slinks off to blend into the crowd.
Ingrge explains his recent actions to defend the Emerald Dragons to Aeralia.
Spenser takes his cue from Ingrge and K'Nara "Shall we?"
Spenser leads the Emeralds on a winding path through the city, double backing several times. The guard finally lead the group to the edge of the city and to an old two story house. There is an old couple on the porch and they nod to Spenser and he takes the group to the back of the house "The Morrisons are Karen's aunt and uncle and have been giving us cover.
Spenser opens the root celler and calls down "I found the Emerald Dragons. Karen are you awake yet." there is no answer and Spenser moves down the steps "Come on down. We have a note." Spenser reads the note "It appears that Karen is out vampire hunting again.
The root celler is about 15 feet below ground and under the house. There is no entrance into the main house. There is a dusty dirt floor and shelves stocked with pickled food. There are two chairs and cot. It will be a tight squeeze to fit everyone. Spenser looks around "I need to find some boxes and chairs for everyone."
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An hour after dark a young auburned haired women "pops" into the root celler and she is smoking and burned "Whoa! Lost that round." she exclaims a bit surprised to see a crowded room "Spenser! Spenser, there you are. You found the Emerald Dragons, excellent. Now we can end this. Who leads your merry band? I am Karen Hawthorn, last surviving instructor of the Cube. We could seriously use some help here." Karen is still smoking and is very blistered as she blows her hair out of her eyes, waiting for a response.
Athalorn d20+24=27 d20+24=41 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:24:04 AM
The druid, staying in Eagle form, stays outside the cellar. He sits on the roof of a building opposute, keeping watch. Occasionally he wil take a fly over the cube and then return, watching for signs of activity.
Spot 27 Listen 41
Glannath Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:24:27 AM
The eagle joins his companion on the rooftops.
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 3d8(3+5+5)+13=26 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 10:49:51 AM
As they move through the city, Bertram takes a few moments to heal himself of the remaining damage from the acidic arrows.
(Cure Serious Wounds 26 Cured)
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
K'Nara Wednesday May 16th, 2007 12:29:50 PM OOC: K'Nara is momentarily confused when the late Oxford announces he is going to bury himself and the dead students...then she offers a prayer of thanks to Gargul, who has apparently come up with the handiest invention since sliced bread: dead people who perform their own burials! ;D
K'Nara waits until a crate (or the like) is available to use as a seat. When Karen appears, she asks either Lian or Bertram to help heal the woman's wounds.
"We need intelligence about whoever...whatever...has taken over the Cube." she tells the other redhead. "How many of them there are, what they can do--any advice on the best way to try to breach the place. I don't suppose that they actually interact with the town in a constructive fashion--like, oh, say...they get shipments of some kind delivered to them on any kind of a regular basis, or receive visitors of any type...?"
DM Jim: OOPPS!! I do bleive that Sutton wants to bury Oxford!!!!!!!
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 12:58:55 PM
Upon hearing about the vampire Falin reaches into his quiver and pulls out a few wood tipped arrows, "You know I still have a bunch of these from our last excursion and I can make more rather quickly if we need them."
He puts them back into his quiver and says with a smirk, "I am pretty sure I could stake him from a distance."
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) d20+8=22 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:12:06 PM
(Donna, hahahaha, self burying corpses! I like it.)
After several minutes of talk and more talk, Lian begins standing on his hands out of sheer boredom. ------------- At the cellar he does as he's asked and heals this Karen woman. (What level of healing is completely dependant on how badly she's wounded. Heal 22)
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:13:34 PM
"Sure Falin, I'd love that. How disciplined though?"
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:16:09 PM
A sound like an angry cat comes from the sword. FINE! I know when I'm wanted! I'll remember this. The sword goes silent.
Thaeri (AC 20, Hps 24)[Jay B] Wednesday May 16th, 2007 1:17:14 PM
Continues to 'dog' Gunther until she gets attention.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=30 3d8(6+4+3)+5=18 3d8(5+7+7)+5=24 Wednesday May 16th, 2007 7:34:36 PM
(ooc Stillloking for someone who wants to run the other NPC twin Donara - 5th level specialist mage. Jay Sonara is the female twin, craft - bowmaking)
As Falin comes up and asks about the arrows, Ingrge looks up with a bewildered look on his face. "You didn't look inside that wrapped bundle I gave you a while ago?"
Ingrge follows along behind the group keeping an eye out for watchers and lurkers. spot DC 30
After Karen arrives, he gives Dellintu a nod as he listens to what she says and is asked and then adds a few questions of his own.
Karen, Ingrge Nightseer. What would also be helpful is a basic map of the cube and any defneses that you star mages had in place that we may come across, you know areas that are dead to magic, traps, etc. Also it would be helpful to know if teleport and similar spells will work once inside the cube, or if there are any types of spells that won't work in the cube. Of course any information that you might have as to any changes that have been made to the cube's defenses would be nice too but, I expect that you don't know much about that.
Delintu and Donara stay alongside Ingrge watching and trying to pick things up from the older mage, but once down below they move off to a back corner to listen but stay ut of the way. Dellintu raises an eyebrow as Ingrge motions for him to go up and heal the newcomer but doesn't hesitate and expends two charges from the wand. 18 points + 24 points
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 7:46:02 PM
Falin drop his head and shakes it. "I am sorry Ingrge, I had completely forgotten about it with all of the excitement." Falin opens the bundle and adds the new arrows to his inventory.
OOC: Jim I will get you an updated CS this weekend with the arrows given to me
Looking at Sonara Falin says, "You already show promise in the arts of the bow so it should not be too difficult for you to pick up. The hard part is when you create something you put a piece of yourself into it. It becomes an extension of you. But it allows you great abilities."
OOC: If you shoot me the CS I will run Donara. woldian@gmail.com
Milo Wednesday May 16th, 2007 9:25:47 PM
Milo pulls out and begins to absentmindedly pick his teeth with a lockpick, mumbling, "All I wanna know is what kinda locks they've got on that thing. After that, I'm hoping for a quick round of stab and grab." Looking up, "Hey, has anyone openly declared themselves leader of that thing?"
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 10:13:22 PM
The warrior declines the offer of the horses. "De lions will come with me." Gunther makes sure that the animals are charmed before he lets them out of the cage. Then he follows the others to the hideout.
Dm Jim: Some Questions Answered Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:17:25 PM
Sutton slaps himself across the face as the Emerald Dragons part from him. "Been thinking of Oxford too much lately. It must have gone to my head (and the Dm's)." Sutton leaves with all the horses, wagons and bodies.
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Anthalorn the eagle and Ingrge keep a sharp watch. Gunther set up a perimeter of hair, fangs and sharp claws outside the root celler. All the big cats are very happy to be out of the cages, less so Thaeir, as Delilah does not seem pleased with his presence, but takes no action. The cubs always try to wander off and keep Gunther very busy.
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The cleric of Domi cure all of his battle damage.
Falin contemplates archery and arrows with Sonara. THe Culverwood elf seems interested in her new potential teacher.
Lian and Dellintu cure the hurt wizard Karen and each get a strong embrace and a kiss on the lips for their efforts "I really needed that."
Spenser gives her the bad news and she does not take it well and uses Lian's shoulder to cry on for at least a half an hour "Oxford was a great man. He was the driving force for the school. That man would go to the ends of the earth if he heard of a student of quality. He paid many a tuition himself. Too many of his pet project live dead in the courtyard of the Cube and I suspect some are ghouls that patrol the grounds or worse vampires and their spawn. I killed three spawn tonight before Chino jumped me. Chino was an instructor also."
Karen takes a few moments to compose herself some more "Chino and I had some history. I have a weak spot for the bad boys, but he does have talent. We have been attempting to kill each other for the last week. The last round goes to the traitor. Chino is taking to being a vampire much too well."
All of Karen's tears are gone now as she stands in the crowded root celler, sorrow has been replaced by anger "I do not know how he did it, but I am sure he assisted in the Fall of the Cube. It is strange that he does not seem allowed in though, as he hides out in the city during the day. Chino will be out prowling for more spawn after tonight."
Karen seems much more focused now and reacts to K'nara and Ingrge's questions. "I am sure if Chino had anything to do with the attack that the Cube is now on shut down. We even teleported in two Guild wizards and they have not been heard from in over a week. I have to assume that Frank and Gurty are no longer with us. Only Star Mage Guild Wizards with a registered arcane mark can penetrate the walls of the Cube with magic. I must be reset that the target location is the disjunction room. I do not suggest teleportation at this point. There is a service entrance and we have attempted to pentrated it several times. All have ended in disaster."
Karen plops herself back down on a crate and puff of dust rises "The service entrance is protected with a permanent antimagic field, in fact the entire second level is an anti magic field. The second level is where all magic is practiced, safely. But back to the service entrance, It is 5 feet wide and 20 feet long and there are several set of murder holes along with three portculles. Once was disabled in one attack, but 2 still function."
Karen looks down at Milo "You will get your chance at locks, because if the portculles drop, there is a locking mechanism to hold it in place. Through loss of life we have learned that it takes two strong men to lift the heavy bars in the tight space, that is after the locking mechanism is freed. We need something to hold up the bars."
Karen Looks around at the faces of the Dragons before contineing "There is a formed stone wall outside of the service entrance. It went up after we disabled the first portculles. Also, the permanent wall of force in the ceiling has been painted black. No more sunlight inside."
Karen brushes dust off of her dress "This is real serious. Taloud,one of the headmasters, recently found several evil books and an artifact. I never said anything, but I thought they should be destroyed immediately, but Taloud wanted to study them first before destroying them. I fear they may have fallen into the wrong hands. I can see that as a reason to attack the Cube, but this unwarrented continuation of attacks on wizards I do not understand. There have been at least 70 students killed and 11 instructors, 12 now that Oxford has been murdered. There is a bounty on wizards and their spellbooks. The rest of the town is pretty much left is peace as long as you are not associating with wizards or the mayor or guardsmen. That, and halflings have been disappearing."
Karen stands again "I hope we have the strenght to clean out the Cube now. I had given up sending guards and adventurers at it as it only seems to strenghten the defenders. There must now be at least 2 score ghouls on the grounds outside the Cube. They do not wander off the grounds unless the Cube is attacked. There appears to be three main persons that control the Cube. A Kyber, Hugo and Violet. Kyber and Hugo have been seen in daylight, but never in the same form. They were elves when they killed the mayor and humans when they the high priest of Domi. I apologize for not painting a pretty picture, but that is it. I am out of ideas and am more than will to listen to yours."
Karen looks to Spenser "Please go collect Sutton."
Aeralia (AC 12, HP 48/48) Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:44:03 PM OOC: Previously, before heading to the shelter
"They didn't know who we were. They only knew that the 'law' they knew said we were murderers and kidnappers. You couldn't blame them if they wanted to make a few coin while doing what they thought would be helping their community. I'm sure you've done the same, at some point."
"I'm sure some could of had worse intentions that others. And I understand your desire to protect your friends and comrades," Aeralia continues, motioning towards her fellow dragons. "They didn't care to learn more of the situation, that true, but neither did you."
Aeralia leaves it at that, turning away, trying to keep herself from getting emotional. She didn't want to get into it with the elven wizard, but neither did she want to see such actions in the future.
She remains silent, and follows along towards their destination.
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Aeralia listens quietly to Karen's explainations of the situation, offering healing from her wand as well, if her injuries are severe.
"Any idea why they would want me unharmed?" Aeralia questions when there is a moment of silence. "And why they would call me a princess?"
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OOC:
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes???) 4x Invisibility on Students (12th level, 12 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Dm Jim: Supplimental Wednesday May 16th, 2007 11:59:41 PM
Karen listens to Aeralia's talk of being called princess "What? No clue whatsoever. Are you a princess? They seem to want to kill all spell users on sight, what makes you so different?" Karen cocks her head to one side "Interesting?"
Olana Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:47:01 AM
Olana is itching to go and help Spencer dig holes, anything rather than spend time with this crazy Karen woman. Even Ingrge wasn't that wired. It makes her wonder about spellcasters in general. A crazy bunch, she suspects.
Still, if she left with Spencer to collect Sutton, she might give the game away as regards their hiding place. It's not like she was a local.
"So," she says at one point, " they're not all vampires, then."
Athalorn & Glannath Thursday May 17th, 2007 1:33:41 AM
The eagles remain on watch over the cellar. They play together in the sky occasionally, chasing each other and racing, but keeping their keen sight on the streets around the cellar entrance.
Aeralia (2nd post) Thursday May 17th, 2007 10:14:30 AM
Aeralia shakes her head. "Of course I'm not. I never knew my parents, they abandoned me shortly after I was born."
Aeralia whispers a simple illusion spell, conjuring an image of the 'rogue wizard' that had concealed himself amongst the students when Oxford was killed. "This was the wizard that attacked us before, look familiar?" Aeralia says, letting Karen get a good look at it before allowing the image to disappear.
"As for the attack, I'd think we can use the anti-magic field to our favor, instead of a hinderance. Our magic will be suppressed, but so will theirs, and I'd wager our martial talents against theirs in a heart beat," Aeralia explains, looking from Lian to Gunther to K'nara.
"Are there any sort of support troops or warriors at the Cube?" Aeralia questions, "They wouldn't be able to use golems or conjurations in an antimagic field."
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OOC: Silent Image to conjure a illusion of the 'rogue wizard'
Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:24:50 PM
"I would too." He says, ackowledging Aeralia's martial statement. "One of those little dirtrags with a sword, saw me and ran for it. Of course at the time I was seven feet tall." He grins.
"Artifact? Hmmm, its likely whoever is now in control of the Cube KNEW about those artifacts. I bet anything. What sort of item was it? I know you said you don't know much about the books and artifact but can you remember anything that might help us figure out what these dark items were?"
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:25:30 PM
Listens to Falin anf then says, "I am interested."
K'Nara Thursday May 17th, 2007 12:31:14 PM
The blade singer is silent during the female wizard's report of how things have been going for the Cube and its former inhabitants.
"Apparently, the sequence of events is that some evil items were found, were to be studied and, unfortunately, are now in the hands of whomever has taken the Cube over." she summarizes. "Whomever they are, they have at least three people in charge of the invasion and one of the former wizards who is now a vampire running around the town. The Cube itself is set up for defense, as well as having a contingent of ghouls in its outer courtyard." She grimaces. "I think that's a decent recap, right?" K'Nara's brow furrows.
"We need to get our hands on this Chino." she says positively. "He is most obviously a key player in how the Cube went down--and he probably knows something we can use against those within. We just might be able to play on the fact that he isn't allowed back into the Cube now--you know, nudge along the old 'after-all-you-did-for-them, this-is-how-they-treat-you?' factor...?" K'Nara's hazel eyes go to Karen.
"What say you? Would such an approach work on this...Chino person? Does he have the ego to believe that he's entitled to...um...rule the Cube..?"
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Thursday May 17th, 2007 1:06:17 PM
"Well, good thing most of the group can see in the dark then." Falin says when he hears about the dark in the tunnel.
"I as well as the rest of you know I am not good with hand to hand, but it is a good thing that very little of my archer abilities rely on magik."
Turning to Sonara he asks, "May I see the bow you currently possess? How long have you been using a bow? Can you make your own bows and ammunition?"
Wand of Haste (50 charges) Fire Elemental Gem Immovable Rods
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=24 d20+7=19 d20+7=27 d20+7=22 Thursday May 17th, 2007 3:08:59 PM
Pace...pace...pace...**snap**. Gunther spins and whirls as one of the lions snaps a twig. He lets out a little puff of breath as he listens in on the whispered conversation over the communication rings. Ugg...vampires and ghouls...antimagic fields. He chuckles at Aeralia's comment. Well, there was that...still, it takes a lot of effort to kill undead...them being not living and all. Mentally he does a tally of all the items he has in his inventory that might be of use...not much.
He chimes in over the ring, making sure to whisper. "Broder...dis is Gunther. Do you tink you could make any holy vater? Might come in handy. Miss K'nara...everytings all clear so far." Gunther wrangles one of the cubs back to the perimeter. Though it's hard to keep a lookout while he deals with all the cats, he is fairly confident that whatever he misses, the cats will clue him in on (Gunther Spot=24, Deliala=19, Cub 1=27, Cub 2=22). Looking up at the starry sky, Gunther wonders how they are going to pull this off, though he is sure that as long as the Dragons are with him, things will work themselves out.
Gunther smiles as Theari rubs up next to him. He pets her kindly, trying to work out a truce between the lioness and panther. He really should have known better than to have two females, but then again, wasn't that always the way it worked with crimes of passion? Wasn't a love triangle almost always the end result??
As he continues his watch, Gunther chimes in on the ring at a regular basis...that way, should anything happen, the Dragons will know that he didn't check in.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Thursday May 17th, 2007 5:28:21 PM
(ooc: Sonara and Donara are just ordianry wood elves. They are fraternal twins and while there is a facial resemblance the likeness really ends there. Sonara is a very muscular and buff outdoors type, while Donara is a much more wirey and slender, scholarly type. As both are the same height the differences between the two of them are much more pronounced than their likenesess. That being said they truly are best friends and almost can react to each other without thinking.And while neither of them is what you would call talkative Sonara is down right quiet)
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Ingrge listens to Karen for a moment and looks at her more closely and carefully. He responds to a comment that Aeralia made and then he asks a few more questions.
"Actually Aeralia, constructs and golems will have no difficulties functioning normally in the anti magic field as they are inbued with magic. The same is true of elementals that are not summoned into the area. For that matter, the artifact will continue to work within the antimagic field as well."
Turning back to Karen Ingrge again turns to question mode.
"So can you draw us, or provide us with a map of the Cube with these defenses marked in their appropriate places? What happened to this Taloud fellow? Who/what exactly are Kyber, Hugo and Violet? You say there are at east 2 score of ghouls on the property, how many vampire spawn? How many actual vampires?"
While she is answering these question, Ingrge again watches her very closely and carefully looking for subtle body movements, facial tics, twitches or any mannerisms that seem to be repeated. Whne she finishes speaking Ingrge turns back to her and again speaks. This time with a bit of regret tinging his voice.
"Karen, I am sorry to ask this and we men will leave the room, but I would ask that you allow K'nara, and one other of our ladies here, to inspect you for bite marks. Perhaps I am being too cautious and a bit paranoid, but you are the one that keeps mentioning vampires and their spawn and your little history with Chino."
Items of interest: wand monster summoning IV wand of maximize
****** Dellintu: AC:18, HP: 47/47
Dellintu blushes majorly as he receives a kiss for his healing and again moves back to the rear of the space to watch and listen.
Milo Thursday May 17th, 2007 8:28:44 PM
Milo snorts, "To the depths with ruling the cube... I'd like to know if he's interested in burning the cube... There is likely nothing like a few flames to flush out the chumps." Musing out loud, "I wonder if the cube is flammable..." Milo smirks up at noone in particular, "Hey... those vampires must be desperate if they're coming out to play with us... You might say... they have a lot at stake." The halfling chuckles at his own joke, and begins checking his gear for readiness.
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 Thursday May 17th, 2007 8:40:23 PM
Bertram listens to all of this with growing trepidation, as well as anger. The justice of Domi demands a response, but his kinship with Gargul surges to the front at the mention of all of these undead abominations. He prays fervently and prepares to do whatever must be done to rid the world of these creatures.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
Dm Jim: More Questions and Preparations Thursday May 17th, 2007 11:00:36 PM
Karen looks at Aeralia "If you don't know your parents maybe you are a princesss. Don't sell yourself short. Maybe you had an evil step mother and she sent you away." Karen smiles at the sorcerer.
When Aeralia shows the silent image of the rouge student, Karen nods "That him as a human. As I said, I have seen him in other forms, but each having the same base features. I do not know of any support troops, but no one has survived to make it into the Cube. They do seem to summon alot of friends."
When Olana asks if Kyber, Hugo and Violet are all vampires, Karen shakes her head. "No Kyber and Hugo spent alot of time in the daylight taking out Apolis leadership."
Lian asks about the artifact and the books "Taloud keep the items mostly to himself, but he did talk in theory about several thing, namely the strenghtening of undead and breaking enchantments."
K'Nara recaps Karen's previous comments and she nodds in agreement "Chino is ambitious, but get distracted by red heads. I think Chino is looking for a redhead on a forever basis. All else he has been doing is turning guardsmen into spawn. That is who I laid to rest tonight, at least temporarily."
Falin and Sonara discuss bows.
Gunther keeps an eye to the converstation in the dusty rootceller and two eyes on the wandering kitties.
Anthalorn keeps watch but is left completely out of the conversation.
Olana asks if the advesaries are all vampires "Kyber and Hugo took out the leadership in the daylight so I seriously doubt that they are vampires. There have been no survivors of any brave soul that assulted the Cube that made it into the Cube. I have witnessed massiving summonings by Hugo and Kyber."
Milo jokes about vampires and karen wrinkles her nose "I do not have the luxury of your mirth, but I like your confidence. I just hope it is not misplaced."
Brother Bertram starts his preparations for facing undead by calling on Gargul's strenght.
Ingrge educates Aeralia on the the pros and cons of antimagic zones as he watches Karen.
Ingrge then discreetly asks Karen if she may or may not be a vampire. Karen smiles at the elf. "Interesting. Your friends did cure me three times. Most vampires do not take to curing well. Want to watch the sun go down with me? I will set my self up for inspection if Aeralia and Lian also subject to the same procedure. The princess can perform the body checks." Karen then looks Lian up and down "What will it be sunset for you and me or naked party of the princess the wizard and the elf?"
Spenser and Sutton excuse themselves and leave the root celler.
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ooc: I will supply a map in a few days. I am traveling now and will not be home this weekend. Soon.
Athalorn Friday May 18th, 2007 1:40:51 AM
The eagle screeches a command word to Glannath, to stay and guard the cellar entrance. He then swoops down to the cellar, changing back into human form to land on feet rather than claws.
In the cellar, he catches up with the conversation, learning of the cube and of the foes he will face. After a while of conversation with the others, he pauses, running a hand over his long hair.
"Ingrge, how will this anti-magic deal with me in animal form? I have never dealt with such a strange phenomenon. And Brother Bertram, my friend, I have not really dealt much with vampires either. Do they despise the sun so? And how else are they vulnerable? I will pray for spells that will help us most effectively."
Glannath Friday May 18th, 2007 1:42:06 AM
The eagle watches over the door as asked. Attentive, but nervous in the town rooftops.
Donara Friday May 18th, 2007 4:50:44 AM OOC: Making the post from work and I dont have his AC or HP. Sorry
Looking around the cellar and listening to the conversaion Donara feels a little out of place. When he hears of a naked body inspection he flushes red a bit and uses that as a perfect excuse to get outside. "I will go out and help keep an eye on things."
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Friday May 18th, 2007 5:00:10 AM
Falin inspects the bow and hands it back to Sonara, "This is a good bow. It will serve you well for now. When we get through this I can help you construct something or we can go do some shopping."
With a smile he says, "After this is over we can begin to focus on your new training as well."
Falin walks over to K'Nara and the others, "I feel out of place in this cellar waiting. I will feel more comfortable outside. I am going to go out and keep a watch with Gunther. Maybe look for some places to climb up into and keep an eye out."
Once outside Falin will whisper to Gunther to let him know he is outside. Falin is also looking for someplace that will give him a vantage point over the area. Maybe a roof or a tree.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=19 d20+7=9 d20+7=22 d20+7=25 Friday May 18th, 2007 7:44:57 AM
The warrior sighs as first the Dondara and then Falin come to join him on watch. Not that he minded some more company in a creepy place like this....noooo sir, that wasn't the problem. It's just that he's worried that that many bodies will attract unwanted attention. He smiles as he watches Falin blends in with the inky darkness. He's so gifted at that...sometimes it's almost scary.
Crunch...crunch...crunch. Though he tries to move quietly, it's getting harder the darker it gets. Gunther squints his eyes looking for trouble, but it's hard to tell if what he sees is real or just figments of his imagination. (Spot=19) He decides to trust more in his animal friend's senses than his own, knowing that this is just the kind of situation they were breed for...hunting...at night (Lioness Spot=9, Cub 1=22, Cub 2=25). As he wrangles one of the wandering cubs back toward the perimeter, Gunther's breath catches in his chest. Theari...she's....gone. Frantically he searches the darkness, looking for his friend's familiar form until...there she is! The spot that is blacker than the darkness. Breathing a sigh of relief, Gunther chuckles to himself. I know she's out here and I can't see her...imagine the unexpected surprise the enemy's going to get if they find her!
Lian (AC 38, Hps 94) Friday May 18th, 2007 12:04:07 PM
"Naked... elf... what?" Asks the elf in shock. He turns red, glancing at Aeralia. "Uh..." He can't say more. He just stands there however.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Sonara (AC 22, Hps 47)[Jay B] Friday May 18th, 2007 12:05:14 PM
She follows her sibling outside.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Friday May 18th, 2007 12:09:03 PM Vampire again huh? I'm getting bored with undead. Hmmm... Chino. Odd name for a vampire. Though I've only gotten to know that nice vampire bloke in the Catacombs, Vlad I think it is. Odd one. Who ever heard of a 'good' vampire. Laughs the sword.
K'Nara Friday May 18th, 2007 1:47:55 PM
The blade singer smirks at Lucia's observations.
"He gets distracted by redheads, hmmm?" K'Nara muses. "That could work to our advantage." She spends some time thinking.
"We'll need to make sure that we have the stuff for confronting a vampire," she points out, "The idea about holy water is a sound one--if we have the means to do so, we ought to make as much as we can. Then we need to make sure that we're buffed up before going vampire-hunting ourselves."
Olana Friday May 18th, 2007 6:33:39 PM
"I wonder if there's a way to confront these evil characters one at a time. Draw them out," muses Olana. "Try and get them out of their fortress. It seems to me that everyone has come to grief when they've attacked the Cube. I'm assuming we met some of these characters on the road back there. What are they going to be like on home territory?"
Aeralia Friday May 18th, 2007 9:44:29 PM
"Good to know," Aeralia says plainly at Ingrge's corrections on magical theory. She never had any formal training, so only really had what she learned from actual confrontations.
Aeralia blushes slightly as Karen makes her counter-proposals. "I'm pretty sure the healing is sufficient enough proof," Aeralia says, wishing she still had her hat of disguise so she could hide her flushed red cheeks.
"As far as vampire hunting, I'm afraid I won't have much to offer. I can ensnare an undead will just as I can a living, but I'd think the will of a vampire-mage might be beyond simple tricks." "Besides that, I've merely my conjurations, which a prepared wizard will see through, especially since they seem to know me somehow." Aeralia shrugs, still not understanding why she was singled out from the rest of the dragons.
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Active Spells ---------------- See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes???)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Lian Saturday May 19th, 2007 8:01:47 AM
"Knara, I was going to ask to borrow the teleporting ring because I wanted to go make a purchase at an active Catacombs in aonther city. I'd go somewhere familiar. I can pick up some goods for the group if needed." He suggests, fully willing to help. "I have several wands of cure we can use in combat if needed. But I can pick up a bunch of holy water and holy wafers and silver stakes or whatever weakens vampires. Bless weapon oil too. Its the stench and those claws of ghouls I dispise."
"Aeralia, there is always something to offer. You have great talent for thinking on your feet. You'll do fine." He smiles kindly at her.
"Don't vampires have to stay on their home soil?" He turns to Bertram for a bit of inspiration.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Saturday May 19th, 2007 3:17:54 PM
Ingrge nods as Karen makes her arguements and then lets the matter drop, figuring if there were a problem she would have argued vehemently about not being inspected at all.
His head turns sharply at Aeralia's comments about her skills and then looks at the mage straight in the eye.
"Your mere conjurations, as you put it, are and will be a potent weapon in this fight, if we plan together to try and end this quickly. You might have to use them in ways they won't expect and perhaps ways you have not considered, but if you weren't a threat to them, you would not be "wanted" so badly by the enemy."
As Lian make his request of K'nara, Ingrge catches his eye to let him know there is some business that he could do for him as well.
Lian Saturday May 19th, 2007 4:07:18 PM
"Yes Ingrge?" Inquires the monk.
Brother Bertram Saturday May 19th, 2007 9:58:09 PM
Bertram mentally works through an inventory of what he has that might be of assistance. He shakes his head in frustration. These creatures must be eradicated but did he have the strength to command them to depart? He bites his lip as he ponders and again offers a prayer to Gargul and Domi.
Dm Jim: Discussions Sunday May 20th, 2007 9:57:07 AM
The Sun sets and the group is half in and half out of the root celler as discussions and plans continue.
Ingrge accepts Karen as a non vampire, much to the delight of Aeralia and Lian.
Lian requests the teleportation Ring from K'Nara for some shopping at the main branch of the catacombs in Plateau City.
Aeralia and Ingrge debate tactics for the battle that is sure to come.
Gunther wonders how he is going to keep watch on his four cats throughout the night. It appears that mother wants to teach babies how to hunt as all cats need to know, and there is sent of sooooo many prey items around.
K'Nara ponders the idea of red hair.
Olana wants to attempt to draw out those in the Cube, but how?
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What are the Emerald Dragons to do with this evening? The night is cool but refreshing. Sound of people can be heard all around at the edge of town and many are scene passing by the house.
ooc: Standard guard for the evening, but not everyone can sleep in the root celler. Who sleeps in the root celler and who sleeps in the comunal backyard.
Lian Sunday May 20th, 2007 10:40:28 AM
Lian will travel by ring to the Plat Catacombs for a small shopping spree. He offers to pick stuff up for other should they need anything.
He does his best to memorize this place so that he can return safely to this spot, in or near the cellar they are currently in.
"Will the Emerald rings work at that distance Ingrge? Just in case I need to talk with any of you."
He leaves party resources he's carrying with the party while he is out. He will even offer the Ioun stone to Aeralia in the meantime. "This is party gear. You can use it for tonight if you like." He smiles.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 1 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Athalorn Sunday May 20th, 2007 1:49:22 PM
Athalorn listens carefully to the plans and the possibility of fighting with both an anti-magic barrier and against vampires - both new obstacles to the druid.
He leaves the cramped cellar, and sleeps in the yard, taking time in the night to pray for a selection of spells to help him and his companions against the undead. His choice is limited by his beliefs and by his own knowledge. He also makes sure Gunther has all the help he needs in looking after the cats.
Glannath spends the night watching and resting among the rooftops.
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm, Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
Consumables Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Call Lightning) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
K'Nara Sunday May 20th, 2007 3:51:29 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons gives Lian the teleporting ring. She is pensive for a moment and then turns to Karen.
"You mentioned that there is a Wall of Force that is now painted black so that light doesn't get into the Cube." she says. "Where is this? What area does this ceiling cover...and how is it that the Cube is illuminated if the sun doesn't do it?"
Milo Sunday May 20th, 2007 9:06:47 PM
"If we're simply going to wait for them to show up and attack us here, that is fine. However, I'm goin' to spend the evening, not locked in a root cellar." The halfling heads up to the backyard to make camp and keep watch.
Posting Reports for Monday May 21st, 2007 6:12:53 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of May 14,2007
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, HP127/127) Charm Animal, Enlarge Person: Delilah (AC15, HP72/72) d20+8=12 d20+7=27 d20+7=22 d20+7=13 Monday May 21st, 2007 8:17:08 AM
Thankful for Athalorn's help, Gunther does his portion of the watch (Spot=12, Deliala=27 (nat. 20), Cub 1=22, Cub 2=13) and then gets a few hours of sleep outside. He does not worry about getting a full night's sleep as he does not have spells to prepare like many of the others. His rest is fitful, full of nightmares about vampires...and big cats running away in the middle of the night...
Falin (AC 23 HP 70) Monday May 21st, 2007 10:00:01 AM
Keeping an eye out during the night Falin coordinates with Gunther when he is going to get his 2 hours of sleep.
In the morning hours Falin will go back into the cellar to see what is going to happen.
Lian Monday May 21st, 2007 10:51:17 AM
The monk waits for Catacomb orders from the rest of the Emeralds and departs. [Contact me by email if you want anything from the Catacombs. :)]
Brother Bertram Monday May 21st, 2007 2:46:10 PM
Bertram offers to sleep in the backyard. If there was going to be a battle with these type creatures, he would feel better being towards the front line of contact. He offers to keep the last watch again out of habit.
Donara (HP 26 AC 16) Monday May 21st, 2007 6:15:34 PM
Donara spends the night in the root cellar. Not wanting to spend the night outside just in case. He does offer to take a shift keeping watch though.
In the morning he will get up and study his spells.
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Resistance, Ray of Frost*, Dancing Lights*, Disrupt Undead*, Message*, Mage Hand*,
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos*, Summon Monster I, Magic Missile, Tenser's disk, Color spray*, Chill Touch*, Enlarge Person, Expeditious Retreat*, Feather Fall*, Magic Weapon, Reduce Person
Fireball, Lightening bolt*, Hold Person, Invisibility sphere*, Fly, Blink, Haste*
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Monday May 21st, 2007 7:06:46 PM
Ingrge listens to what Karen has to say about the cube and then has a couple of final questions.
"Karen, How much of the cube is normally lit by the sun when this wall of force is functioning normally? Oh and we should be able to teleport into the grounds just outside the cube, yes?"
Ingrge then heads up and out to find some space in a tree or roof top nearby where he and Delintu can catch some rest.
Delintu joins Ingrge outside to get out of the closed space of the root cellar.
Olana Monday May 21st, 2007 9:37:04 PM
Olana will stay up top, in the yard, and will be on watch for a good part of the night. Elves were extremely light sleepers, and with vampires running around, well...
She's interested in the answer to Ingrge's question about light, and the cube, too.
Dm JIm: Final Preparations Monday May 21st, 2007 11:33:23 PM
The Emerald Dragons make plans well into the night. K'Nara gives Lian the teleportation ring and the monk waits for order from everyone before departing for the Catacombs in plateau city.
Karen informs Ingrge that she has teleported inside the compound as expects that will work, just the Cube is on lock down.
Karen also tells Ingrge that the wall of force window gave acceptable light but not powerful light to the center portion of the Cube. "The center is section of the Cube is open. The rooms and workshops are along the walls of the Cube. The center is open for bottom floor to top. The levels are ajoined by stairs and balconies."
The morning dawns a bit cloudy and Falin, Anthalorn and Gunther see that Delilah has killed a neighbor dog as it is still tied to its dog house and Delilah dragged it over, and she must have been very quite. Delilah is attempting to conjole her cubs into attacking the dog.
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Map tomorrow as I hope to be on a more normal schedule.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 6:30:14 AM
As morning breaks, Ingrge and Delintu finish their last moments of studying and head down to the others.
K'nara, I suggest that as soon as Lian gets back we buff up and then teleport onto the Cube's grounds in two batches: some by ring and some with me by spell. Then we proceed from there. I have a few things in mind.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 94)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:35:00 AM
The monk appears a short time later, wearing nice new boots and a large ornate carpet tied like a bedroll to his back. "Here you go Ingrge." He hands the Weapon Mage a sack of goods. "I purchased a few things for the group to split up if we like.
I bought some holy water, sunrods to cut the shadows down while inside the Cube and toy or two that might make things a bit more interesting."
He unties the bedroll, flattens it out, steps carefully on top and says, "Hover." The carpet rises gently off the floor. "Now the archers can take to the air or someone can accompany Athalorn while he flies about. I bought a Spider Climb potion or two so that, if someone whose balance is poor uses the carpet, they will likely stay put." He smiles and scratches his chin. This reveals the Emerald Comm ring on the finger which held a protection ring a few minutes ago. He clarifies, "I didn't used group gold for this or anything. Its personal gold. I simply extend the loan to anyone who wishes to use it."
"Down." The carpet floats to the floor and Lian rolls it up and folds it over his back. "Nice little item if I do say so."
"Who needs a Protection from Evil." He starts rooting for scrolls in his pocket.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 10 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi 30 sunrods 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining)
Thaeri [Jay b] [ACFF 11, TAC 14] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:52:23 AM
Purrs loudly.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:53:25 AM
Returning from outside, the elf sees the monk on a carpet. "I'll take a holy water." She says hopefully.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:56:16 AM 'Oh, very nice! A floating monk. He's thinking about toys and we're readying for combat with undead! Admittedly the holy water was a good choice. Where do you GET these guys Knara?! Mail order?' Says the blutally blunt sword openly.
Athalorn Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 1:18:47 PM
Athalorn agrees with Lian's way of thinking. "Hmm a possible attack from above with a few of us might be good. But it doesn't solve the problem of getting into the Cube. Will my wildshape suffer the antimagic?"
K'Nara Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 1:25:48 PM
After getting more details from Karen, K'Nara goes and ponders the possibilities for the intended storming of the Cube by joining Gunther outside for the overnight.
She sighs at the sight of the lioness with her cubs.
"I just hope that dog wasn't somebody's pet." the blade singer says. K'Nara pointedly ignores Lucia's opinion about the Emeralds.
*You'll be cleaving your way through body parts soon enough.* she mentally assures the sword.
Donara (HP 26 AC 16) Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 5:32:07 PM
Donara takes a chance to look over the things brought back by Lian. It was amazing how they just shared among one another their things.
"I would much like a holy water as well."
Brother Bertram Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 8:59:25 PM
Bertram finishes his prayers and breaks his fast and waits for the coming battle.
Milo Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 9:54:09 PM
Milo is silent, and a bit grim as he goes about making ready for the journey to the cube. The halfling sharpens every blade he owns, except his holy short sword which seems to never dull of its own accord. He then stands by ready to do what needs doing. Despite all this, he still manages to remain near Olana the entire time, her presence enough to calm and comfort Milo as he sets several plans in motion in his mind.
Gunther Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:25:22 PM
The warrior sighs at the sight of the dog. When rejoined by K'nara, he gives her a big hug. "I vas afraid of dis...dey are not trained yet and still follow dere instincts. I vas hoping for more time to vork vith dem, but as it is, dey are not hunting humans, so I suppose it's not all that bad."
Gunther strokes Theari absentmindedly as he asks Lian for a Protection from Evil, and a few bottles of holy water.
Dm Jim: Final Preparations Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:49:36 PM
The Emerald Dragon prepare for battle. Lian brings in supplies and distributes them as needed. Strategy is discussed, but no action is taken.
The cubs tire of playing with the dead dog. It was definately a pet, since it is still tied to its doghouse. Neighors watch the group from windows.
The morning sun start to climb through the clouds. It looks like the clouds will break up in a few hours.
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ooc: Please post spell lists, AC (standard, flat footed/ with magic, standard/without magic and flat footed/without magic), hit points, spells in effect and their duration.
Ingrge:AC 28: HP 102/102: See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 10:59:36 PM
Ingrge smiles as Lian pops back in with the gear.
After shifting a few things around he turns to the others.
Falin, Here are a few more arrows: 8 +2 regular and 8 +2 flaming.
"Ok all everyone line up and get out those wands. Everyone gets Haste and stoneskin, Those who want enlarge say so now. Any others? As soon as we are ready K'nara you take a group with the ring and I will take a group with a spell and let's teleport onto the Cube's grounds."
Olana Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:42:49 PM
Olana asks Lian if she can have a Protection from Evil scroll and a flask of holy water. "If I forget to give you the cash, don't hesitate to remind me," she tells her fellow elf.
To Milo, she gives a feral grin. "Ingrge has a plan," she says, while lining up for the haste and stoneskin.
Aeralia Tuesday May 22nd, 2007 11:58:41 PM
Aeralia will spend what she can of the remaining night getting a bit of sleep, since most of the other dragons are on guard duty. She smiles at Lian's generosity the next morning, but remains doubtful how helpful the carpet would be in the day to come. "I could make use with a protection from evil, to ward any sort of mind control," she says, at Lian's offer.
"Haste will do little for me," Aeralia says at Ingrge's offer, "So only include me if you've unused targets." She'll accept the stoneskin, if and when it is cast upon her.
Once they seem like they are right ready to go, Aeralia takes the time to cast a few spells upon herself, from memory and scroll (OOC: see active spell list below).
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OOC:
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Active Spells ---------------- Mage Armor (1stLevel, 1 Hour, cast from scroll) See Invisibility (12th level, 120 minutes) Arcane Sight (12th level, 12 minutes)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
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OOC: Did you purchase a scroll of shield at 12th level? Normally scrolls are purchased at the lowest level it takes to create and in this case first level. The duration would then be 1 minute.
OOC: Ack, your right. Not sure why I was thinking scrolls were cast at the users level. Confusing them with staves I think. holding off on the shield spell then, and reduced duration on Mage Armor
Falin (AC 23 HP 70 ) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:07:41 AM
Falin accepts the arrows with a smile and a nod, "As long as I have ammunition in my quiver and breath in my lungs I will not let you all down." Falin says to the others as he performs a last minute check on his belongings.
As everyone lines up he pulls out a wand, "Honestly I don't even know if I can use this want of haste. It was given to me earlier, but it has never been used. Can anyone one else use it for anything?"
After the buffing he walks over to Sonara, "Stick close to me and just follow my lead. We will provide cover for the rest of the group as they close in to do what they must."
Party Treasure Immovable Rods 4 ea Goodberry 1ea Fire Elemental Gem 1 ea
Donara (AC 16 HP 26 ) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:08:19 AM
Donara speaks up when the wand is offered, "I can use it if none of the Dragons care to use it." If no one else speaks up he will take it and use it when instructed.
He watches his sister and Falin interact. A scowl appears across his face as he walks up to Falin, "If anything happens to my sistyer I will hold you personally responsible. Dragon or not."
He walks over to his sister and gives her a hug, "If things get too dicey just keep your head down."
He then prepares for what is about to happen.
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Ray of Frost* Dancing Lights* Disrupt Undead* Message* Mage Hand*
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos* Color spray* Chill Touch* Expeditious Retreat* Feather Fall*
DM Sanity Info Wand of Haste (50 charges) Wand of Enlarge Person (50 charges) Wand of Magic Missile (50 charges)
[i]Party Treasure +2 Bracers (AC) Ring of Sustenance Wand of Haste
Athalorn (AC 21 HP 100/100) Stoneksin, Haste Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:35:34 AM
The druid prepares with the others, welcoming the bolstering effects of Stoneskin and Haste, and readying himself for the coming fight.
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm, Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing(Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree
Glannath (AC 25 HP 47/47) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:36:52 AM
Glannath begins flying over the rooftops, heading toward the cube from high, and keeping a watch on the undead minions in the compound.
K'Nara, AC33/?/28/?, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 1:21:46 PM
(OOC: I forgot what you can put in AC when you're flat-footed...)
"I have on magic boots," K'Nara says, "So I don't need a zap from the wand." However, the tall redhead is happy to accept Stoneskin, a Protection from Evil (assuming there's one available to her), a sunrod and a flask or two of holy water.
She asks Ingrge if he thinks she'd be effective if she's Enlarged.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 94, Stoneskin 150/150, Enlarge)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:47:03 PM
"Just take what you need from the party goods but let me know. I am responsible for them."
"I'll take a Stoneskin and Enlarge, as my supply of scrolls are limited. I now have Boots of Speed, so no Haste is required. The limitations to the boots are harsh though." He smiles.
The monk takes his choice of gear and prepares.
He readies to cast Bulls Strength until the party starts splitting.
Gives the twins and Olana their requests and waits.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin Enlarge
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Thaeri [Jay b] [AC 20, ACFF 11, TAC 14] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:52:27 PM
Doesn't purr. With all the spellcasting, she looks apprehensive and worried. Gunther feels it from her.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:56:03 PM
She looks at her brother with kind irritation. "Shut up Don. Nothing will happen." She moves to Falin. "He's always protecting me, but he's only a minute older. Sheesh." She flexes her bicep in mocking grins at her brother, remembering the arm wrestling matches she always let him win.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 2:57:32 PM
A buzzing of excitement issues from the sheathe.
Come on, Come on. Lets get a move on! Thinks the sword.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, haste Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 8:15:38 PM
Aeralia, it is your choice of course, but the haste wand is there to be used and it will aid in your defense and speed you up. (+1 dodge and +1 reflex saves, double movement rate)
As K'nara asks about the benefits of enlarge he thinks a moment. Well you would have extended attack reach and you would be stronger, but you would lose mobility and such. (basically it breaks down like this: 10 ft threat range, +2 str, -2 dex, -1 att & -1 AC)
Ingrge walks over to Gunther and looks at his lion. So Gunther would you and your kitties like to come with me? By the way, I can double any one, or both of their sizes if you would like before we go.(Will cast Animal Growth if asked)
Then accepting a haste and stoneskin spell from the wands ingrge turns to K'nara.
K'nara I am going to teleport myself Gunther, the cats and Dellintu near to where Karen has shown me where the pile of dead bodies are and then we will come around to join you. Gunther do you think you can explain to your friends here what a ghoul is? And get them to attack them as soon as they see them?
K'nara shall we go?
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) haste - 8 rounds stone skin - 1500 rounds continency (10 days)
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (49) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50)
Delintu finds his two other friends and checks in with them a moment reminding them that their job is to primarily support and stay alive and then gets hit up with a stone skin and a haste spell.
Active spells Haste - 8 rounds Prot evil - 50 rounds Stone skin - 1500 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127)Haste, Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:01:07 PM
Gunther nods at Ingrge. "It vould be a pleasure!" He looks over at Theari and notes her anxiety. Petting her, he speaks to her in a low comforting growl. "I would understand if you want to stay here in the cellar until the fight is over. I don't want you to get hurt again. It's up to you my friend."
Gunther thanks Lian for the Protection from Evil, as well as the two flasks of holy water. "Don't vorry friend, I vill pay you back..." Gunther also gratefully accepts the haste and an Enlarge Person. He hands a Stoneskin scroll to Ingrge and asks him to read it for him. Then, if it is possible, he asks for a Stoneskin for the lioness as well as Theari if she comes along. Activating his Charm Animal tattoo, Gunther makes sure the lions are ready for the trip. Finally, he kindly accepts Ingrge's offer of the Animal spell for Delilah and Theari.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Haste---8/8 rounds Stoneskin---1500/1500 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---50/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Haste---8/8 rounds Stoneskin---1500/1500 rounds Animal Growth---1200/1200 rounds
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Dm JIm: Stone Skin from a wand is only cast at 7th level and is only good for 700 rounds. Please adjust accordingly.
Milo Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 9:06:25 PM
Milo lines up for haste and stoneskin, and the sly nature of his return smile to Olana, speaks volumes regarding the halfling's own plans. "Somebody is going to pay a pretty penny before the day is through mah' dear."
Aeralia (2nd Post) Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 10:25:28 PM
"As I said, if theres additional targets unused, hit me with it. But don't waste a charge on my account," Aeralia replies to Ingrge.
She will continue her own spellcasting, placing an Invisibility upon herself after the stoneskin is cast.
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
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OOC Note: Remember that Haste targets 1 person PER level, so 2 charges should be enough to hit everyone!
Also, what level is the stoneskin? I'm seeing 1500 round durations, wouldn't that make it cast as a 15th level caster? That what level
the wand was bought at?
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Dm JIm: You are correct. Stoneskin is only cast at 7th level and not 15th.
Dm Jim: Are we Ready to Rumble? Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 11:29:42 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds as we have short duration spells on.
Note the teleportation ring is a standard action for each person using it to active. I need to know how many are using the ring so we can mark time with the spells. Assume one combat round per person using the ring of teleportation and mark off the time on the spells, before appearing in the courtyard of the Cube.
Who all is going to teleport to the courtyard of the Cube?
Most are doing an excellent job of listing your spells in place and their durations along with AC (touch, standard, flatfooted and with and without magic). Please keep it up and for those not doing it, please add it to your character sheet as it will ease combat greatly. I expect this to be a very intricate combat.
Note: Stoneskin is only a 700 round duration as it is cast at 7th level unless something different is going on to make it 15th level, and nothing was said to that effect.
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The Emerald Dragons are getting their game faces on as final plans are being made. Karen speaks up "Is this an Emerald Dragon party or can Sutton, Spenser and I tag along. We need our pound of flesh also." Karen finishes with all seriousness as she casts mage armor on herself.
Sutton draws his sword "I could use a haste and stoneskinn. For Oxford and the Students!" Sutton raises his sword in the air.
Spenser also draws his sword to mimic Oxford "I'll take a hit too."
Athalorn (AC 24, HP 100/100) Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:27:10 AM
The druid accepts a protection from evil spell also, and then assures the group that he is ready. Keen not to lose the effects of the magic cast upon him, he speaks quickly. "Let us go. Now is as good a time as any."
ooc: Jim, how far are we from the cube? Could Athalorn fly there quickly?
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class Usual 21 FF 17 TAC 14
Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
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---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm, Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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Glannath AC 25 HP 47/47 Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:29:10 AM
The eagle continues flying toward the cube at full speed (320')
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:53:47 AM
"Knara, I think these three should stay behind. I personally would hate to have to kill one of them if they become controlled by the vampires. Remember, these people like mind control, whoever they are."
He casts Bears Endurance. (Standard Action)
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (700 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (900 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (300 rounds)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
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Dm Jim: Stoneskin from a wand is only 700 minutes and less protection, please adjust your note above in your next post.
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Jay B: Edited to Jim's request. :)
Thaeri [Jay b] [AC 20, ACFF 11, TAC 14] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:54:10 AM
'I think I'll stay here.' She goes and curls up in a dry corner. She puts her head down and stares at the warrior and the rest of Gunther's Pride of Dragons.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:55:36 AM
Waits nervously, not speaking to Falin. Sweat beading up already. Figgits and shuffles. Then she walks up to Ingrge. "Haste would be nice, if you please?"
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B][no AC stats :)] Thursday May 24th, 2007 8:58:54 AM Talk talk.
Falin (HP 70 AC 23) [Stoneskin 150][Haste] Thursday May 24th, 2007 12:59:42 PM
Falin looks to the others and says, "I guess this is what being a Dragon is all about. Insurmountable odds and someone needing saving. I just hope it isn't us that needs the saving."
Party Treasure Immovable Rods 4 ea Goodberry 1ea Fire Elemental Gem 1 ea
K'Nara, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:05:38 PM
K'Nara smiles tightly.
"I don't want to see anyone get hurt." the leader of the Emerald Talons agrees with Lian's sentiments. "However, we need all the help we can get, and I'm not about to refuse it. They can come along." She turns to Ingrge.
"Thanks...I'll pass on the Enlarge...I do better taking advantage of my blade singer training." K'Nara says. "Okay...Ingrge, if you can teleport the Dire lioness, Gunther, Dellintu, & Spenser, the rest can use the ring.
Before departing, K'Nara makes sure that Sonara gets the teleport ring so that the NPCs can use it to get to the site of battle as quickly as the ring will allow.
Donara (AC 16 HP 26 ) [Stonesking 150][Haste] Thursday May 24th, 2007 1:08:22 PM
Donara trys to keep on a strong face for his sister as they get ready to leave for the cube. He waits to find out in which group he will be going.
Armor Classes Touch 12 Flat Footed 12
0 level -- (4 / - / 1) Ray of Frost* Dancing Lights* Disrupt Undead* Message* Mage Hand*
1st level -- (3/ 1/ 1) Protection from Evil/chaos* Color spray* Chill Touch* Expeditious Retreat* Feather Fall*
DM Sanity Info Wand of Haste (50 charges) Wand of Enlarge Person (50 charges) Wand of Magic Missile (50 charges)
Party Treasure +2 Bracers (AC) Ring of Sustenance Wand of Haste
Jerry Thursday May 24th, 2007 2:30:55 PM
Jim, please email so I know you're ready for what's coming up in the morning. Thanks.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) Thursday May 24th, 2007 3:14:29 PM
Olana gets ready to move, doing a last minute check of weapons and whatnot. She mock frowns at Falin. "I'm not sure I like that insurmountable odds part."
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 Stoneskin, Haste Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:40:35 PM
Bertram is at last ready, taking a few moments to share what lore he knows of the undead. He only hopes it is enough.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127)Haste, Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth d20+16=26 Thursday May 24th, 2007 9:58:10 PM
Gunther nods at Theari's decision. "I think that would be for the best." he growls as he rubs behind her ears. "Please...be careful." Looking over his shoulder, Gunther sighs. "I don't suppose you'd be willing to look after the cubs while I'm gone? I know the mother might not like it much, but I don't think the cubs are up to this hunt..." Gunther leaves the question hanging with the panther.
Readjusting his equipment, Gunther readies himself for his teleportation with Ingrge. If Theari agrees to watch the cubs, Gunther makes sure he gently seperates the mother from the cubs when then are ready to head out(Handle Animal=26).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Haste---??/8 rounds Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---??/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Haste---??/8 rounds Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Animal Growth---??/1200 rounds
Aeralia Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:10:54 PM
Aeralia waits to see whom she will be teleporting with. "I know I'd be happy to have you along," the sorceress mentions at Karen's question, "If K'nara allows it."
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Milo Thursday May 24th, 2007 10:36:08 PM
Milo smiles at Olana's jest, "Insurmountable is just another way of sayin' that nobody has been dumb or brave enough to try yet. I think that I can manage both." Milo grins.
Dm Jim: Teleportation Thursday May 24th, 2007 11:23:37 PM
OOC: We are in combat rounds as we have short duration spells on.
Who all is going to teleport to the courtyard of the Cube?
Most are doing an excellent job of listing your spells in place and their durations along with AC (touch, standard, flatfooted and with and without magic). Please keep it up and for those not doing it, please add it to your character sheet as it will ease combat greatly. I expect this to be a very intricate combat.
I need AC's for Milo, Olana and Bertram. Whoever is playing the NPC's that are coming (Culverwood elves), please update their AC's
Note: Stoneskin is only a 700 round duration as it is cast at 7th level unless something different is going on to make it 15th level, and nothing was said to that effect.
I am unsure of how many people are teleporting by the ring, so to speed up play mark off 7 combat rounds off spell durations.
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Thaeri is not thrilled with being stuck with babysitting. "They are dangerous and almost as big as me." Gunther is unsure how good a babysitter his panther will be. It is too bad the rolling cages are halfway across the city.
K'Nara has an internal debate about Karen, Oxford and Spenser tagging along. Lian suggest against it.
What will K'Nara decide?
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The two groups teleport to the Courtyard of the Cube, each about 50 feet apart. Ingrge's group is closer to the pile of dead wizards. The stench is almost unbearable. There are several ghouls that stare out at the group from the pile of dead. The ghouls seem to have been caught off guard by the arrive of the Emerald Dragons and entourage.
Those that teleported by the ring are slightly closer to the wall of stone. They are only 20 feet away.
Several ghouls poke their heads out from freshly dug ditches and warrens and look at the heros. The smell of death and ghouls hangs heavy in the air.
Athalorn (AC 24, HP 100/100) Friday May 25th, 2007 1:21:08 AM
All the talking and preparation means the delay is so great that Athalorn's haste spell has faded by the time the party teleports.
Athalorn is in the second group, further away from the wall and the enemy. Once he has his bearings he immediately takes a Culverclove leaf from his pouch, rubbing it between forefinger and thumb. CLosing his eyes momentarily he calls forth lightning from the sky to aid his task.
1 round action: Call Lightning Storm
ooc: Jim, what is the weather like? Cloudy / rainy by any chance :)
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class Usual 21 FF 17 TAC 14
Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
Active Effects: Stoneskin 692/700 Protection From Evil 43/50
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0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Dm JIm: The weather started out cloudy, but it looks like it will burn off later in the day. No chance of rain.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 70/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, haste d20+11=26 d6+2=6 Friday May 25th, 2007 6:55:00 AM
(Tele ring - Knara, Olanna, Milo, Athalorn, Bertram, Sonara, Donara, Lian, Oxford, Milo , Karen) (spell - Ingrge, Dire lioness, Gunther, Dellintu, & Spenser)
Having felt the the Haste spell disapear as they wait for the ring to be passed around to the others Ingrge gets frustrated with the stupidity that let him forget to tell Knara to passed the ring around to everyone prior to using the wands.
As they arrive near the pile of dead Ingrge instructs the others with him to attack the ghouls nearby and he steps over to the pile of dead. taking the appropriate gems out of his haversack pocket he begins to cast his spell as he places the gems where they are needed finding the best candidates. Animate undead - 26 Zombies
As they come to life and each group of five climb out of the pile Ingrge gives them these simple directions. Attack all other undead you find on this property and in the building.
Zombies (26) AC 11 HP 16 Att: +2, +2 Dam 1d6+1
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 690 rounds continency (10 days)
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (49) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50)
Once solid again, Dellintu notes the Ghouls and hearing Ingrge's command removes his bow and sends off an arrow at the closest ghoul AC 26 for 6 points
Active spells Prot evil - 40 rounds Stone skin - 690 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] d20+14=22 d6+4=7 Friday May 25th, 2007 7:17:58 AM
She nocks an arrow and readies to fire upon entry. When porting in, she fires at the nearest ghoul. (AC 22, 7 damage)
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Friday May 25th, 2007 7:18:54 AM YES!
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Friday May 25th, 2007 7:23:02 AM
Lian is doubtful as to how effective the spells will be. He readies to activate his Blessed Hands upon popping into the Cube. When moving in, he activates his Blessed Hands.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (700 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (900 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (300 rounds) Blessed Hands
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls 1 scroll of protection from chaos 2 scrolls of comprehend languages 4 divine scrolls of enlarge person 5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) 5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
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Dm Jim: The group is outside the Cube, not inside.
Breakfast of Champions [DM Jerry]
The Flashback [DM Jerry] Friday May 25th, 2007 9:59:29 AM
A short time before, brave readers, before the current adventure, during a time of planning, celebration and rest, our heroes carried out some very important business. This tale needs to be told, so with a tip of my wand I take us back in time to watch these bold events that led to everything.....EVERYTHING....that was to follow.
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Yes, as you can see brave reader, the Platinum and Emerald Dragons are meeting to see who is worthy to invite to join them in the Consortium! Dozens of groups are looked at. Many interviews are held. Eventually the Consortium assemblage has narrowed the field down to two incredible troupes of adventurers.
The first group is a brave lot from Aisildur. They have alliances with the Emperor of Aisildur and stand with him against the Priesthood of Ga'al. They also hold friendship and receive much respect from the Pirates of Jack and those allied with them. The Swords of Redemption have proven themselves worthy in every way! They are heroic, generous, and brave. They care for their own and lay their lives down daily for each other as well as for all the things they believe in!
They are:
THE SWORDS OF REDEMPTION!
The second group, are true veterans. Long time adventurers recently having come into a new incarnation of themselves. They protect the northern frontier of the Kingdom of New Elenna. They are lauded from Plateau City to the Scab. From Culverwood to their home town of Windhorn Hamlet. They are noble and generous to a fault, giving to those who are not as blessed by the gods as themselves. They are heroes of children, a grand compliment indeed!
They are THE WINDHORN HAMLETEERS!
A decision is made brave readers. The Dragon Consortium will ask both groups to join them. The usual "weeding out" period will be effect if they accept to see if the Consortium is right for them as well as well as to prove their ability to stand beside the Emerald and Platinum Dragons.
So, the leaders of the two active Consortium groups, Valdor and K'nara, set out to invite them to the "Breakfast of Champions" the next morning, when they will be asked to become members of the Dragon Consortium.
Now, let's go to the action, friends. We'll join here the Emerald Dragons in their fevered preparations for the breakfast, which will be held somewhere in their tower--or should I say castle under construction: Emerald Castle!
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[OOC: This is a flashback so that we can handle the invitations. We will resume the action of DM Jim's adventure as soon as this concludes. K'nara and Valdor are sending out the invitations on the Hamleteers and Redemption boards this day. I've already posted their lead in and appearance. Monday, their "transportation" will arrive for them to bring them here.
All posting after that, beginning Monday-Tuesday will be on this board! It will be a busy place!
Note that the Platinum Dragons will probably begin arriving on this board this very day. Be sure to welcome them! They can help you with the preparations.
Post as many times as you need to folks to be ready.
Have fun!
Send any questions to me via email please.
Now you have preparations to make in character to prepare for about 30 guests for breakfast. Whew! Can you meet this challenge? {evil grin}
Dm Jim: The Emerald Castle Under Construction Friday May 25th, 2007 11:26:49 AM
There is a large tower that dominates the Culverwood forest. Culverwood is an old forest with many large trees and it is mostly clear underneath their spreading branches. The forest is being cleared to make way for the future expansion of the Emerald Tower as it is transformed into the Emerald Castle. There is a huge Minotaur directing scores of wood elves in the preparation for the coming expansion. One are that has been cleared now has a very new cemetery.
There is a contingent of dwarves taking all kinds of measurements and testing some local stone as they must be the front men for the consruction crew. One of the dwarves off to the side is playing the pipes and not paying much attention to the other dwarves.
The Tower itself is stong and tall, but it seems to have taken a bit a damage of late. SOme of the battlements on its top have been toppled and lie have embeded in the soft ear next to the tower walls. There is a giant claw mark toward the top of the tower. What could have made those deep cuts in the stone?
K'Nara Friday May 25th, 2007 1:36:55 PM
K'Nara surveys the Emerald Dragons' "kingdom".
"This should be a sweet little place once the repairs are done." she comments.
Lian Friday May 25th, 2007 6:02:43 PM
The monk and Hand of Domi oversees the preparation of the cemetary, running information and concerns between the foreman, clergy and Brother Bertram.
He also sees to refreshment for the crew, despite the misgivings of the chefs and other attendants. "I'm fine doing this. I'm not so important as to sit on a fluffy chair and look down. Please, out of my way, I have dwarves to feed!" The elf balances about four trays stacked with bread, mead and stew for the crew. "Who has the rabbit? The beef? Wait your turn!"
Ingrge Friday May 25th, 2007 6:53:34 PM
Looking around at the activity, Ingrge first checks with several groups of elves, but finds that Kronnan has everything under control and in hand. The elder elf next checks in with several groups of dwarves looking at plans and diagrams, to be sure that things are going to be working out and that there won't be any surprises. He is a bit fretted over the fact that they haven't yet quite found the other bard/minstrels they have been looking to hire but he has been assured that it won't take but a few more days. After that, well then they will truly begin to see some changes occur around the tower.
Finally he checks with the Stone Dwarve's head Engineer to check and see if there are any potential issues with constructing the gate that they were wanting to have built.
He chuckles once or twice as Lian goes bustling by and for the first time in a while Ingrge actually feels relaxed.
The white-robed white-haired scarred elf looks across the greenway and spies Caeryn and again finds a smile coming to his lips. I still can't believe I'm married to her. he thinks as he makes his way over to stand with his half drow wife.
Seeing K'nara go by he calls out. So just how many are we expecting and where are they all going to sleep? You want I should have a few lrge tents put up or do you have something else in mind? Oh yea, once they are all here and everyone is inside I will make it so no one can interupt us. Anything else you can think of that needs to be done?
Dellintu Friday May 25th, 2007 6:56:58 PM
Collecting a few other elves, primarily begining mage types, Dellintu invites Donara to join him and they begin some basic instruction in the ways of magic.
At other times Dellintu can be found helping with the clearing and practicing with his bow and rapier.
Father Nicolas Valentine (Platinum Dragons) Friday May 25th, 2007 9:49:10 PM
Nick lets out a slow breath as he and the other Platinums arrive. He was never one to enjoy the act of teleportation, and his now aged stomach just complains all the more.
Looking around, he frowns. So. This was the aftermath from the attack Ingrge told Valdor about? Blessed Alemi, that red dragon must have been a terrifying thing.
He spots the cemetery, walks over there and looks upon its current inhabitants.
May you rest easy in the Isles of the Dead. You are not forgotten. Ah.... it will trouble Valdor to see this.
K'Nara Friday May 25th, 2007 10:12:22 PM
K'Nara snags a snack from one of the trays Lian is toting about and noshes.
"Hey...you're pretty good!" she nods to the monk. "Now I know who gets KP while we're on the road!" Then she goes to Ingrge.
"Hey...we're on the hook for breakfast and for giving our guests somewhere to hold their private powwows...they're NOT staying the night." Then the leader of the Emerald Dragons amends: "Well...not unless they have to. In which case, I can offer them the hospitality of the armory...which is empty now..." She frowns, since it was the cowardly attack by Nicholai that had emptied that place.
"Father Nick!" K'Nara says upon seeing the cleric arrive, going over to him and giving him a big ol' hug. "You're looking good! I'm so glad to see you've made it!"
Dahlia Friday May 25th, 2007 10:35:05 PM
The black-skinned halfling, pokes her head out from around behind Father Nicholas as K'nara approaches.
"Waard's Beard! I hate travelling like that. I swear I feel like I am not all in one piece again for several hours afterwards." Oh Hi K'nara! Ready for 30 some odd extra mouths to feed, not counting Valdor's?
As she looks around spotting the damage and then spies the cemetary, She looks up at Nicholas and shakes her head.
"You do realize that Valdor is likely to blow his top when he sees what that dragon did? Maybe we should have held this meeting at Gold dragon Castle."
Falin Saturday May 26th, 2007 10:00:34 AM
Walking around and looking a the damage Falin goes to the battlement that was his room on the top of the tower. It was a shame what happened. Falin thinks more of the elves that died than his own stuff, but he does go looking to see if anything remains.
As he searches the top of the tower he stops and just looks out across the forest and around the immediate grounds.
"This will be a glorious place of refuge and peace. It will be known throughout the forest as a place free from the tyrant Parnoth." Falin says to no one in particular.
Ve Mundr Saturday May 26th, 2007 10:29:09 AM
Ve arrives without complaint, helm slung to one side, shield upon his back and glowing hammer on the other side. Instantly noting the tower and Father Nick's discomfort, he places on hand on the mans shoulder and walks with him to the cemetary. "Quite Right my friend." K`Nara arrives and Father Nick disappears in her embrace, Ve simply takes a small step back and keeps his eyes towards the cemetary until she sets him back down on the ground. Ve then looks and nods, "K`Nara."
Lian Saturday May 26th, 2007 4:02:18 PM
The monk laughs. "Knara, I think Figment had the flare for the food. He was the true gourmet."
Brother Bertram Saturday May 26th, 2007 4:24:57 PM
Bertram eyes everything, intent on what has occured and what changes are in motion.
Gunther Saturday May 26th, 2007 11:06:55 PM
The warrior waves enthusiastically as the Platinum Dragons arrive. "It is goot to see you again!" the man says heartily. Dressed in a tan adventurer's outfit, the big cat trainer is much more at ease in the familiar setting of the Tower.
When K'nara mentions having to potentially put people up, Gunther rubs his clean shaven chin. "I could put some people up in de kitty haven...since it somehow survived de attack. It can be beautiful at night..." Gunther slides in closer to K'nara and gives her a sly look...remembering their first night in the enclosure.
Sonara Sunday May 27th, 2007 10:39:53 AM
Not really sure how to act around all the Dragons and dwarves, the archer disappears from the scene.
Thaeri Sunday May 27th, 2007 10:41:09 AM
The panther is uneasy with all the jostling and movement. She keeps her tail tucked away alot of the time. A dwarf kept stepping on it.
Onrad Monday May 28th, 2007 2:38:44 AM
Onrad looks around and then smiling at Ingrge he asks, "If you'll show me to the kitchen I'll help with preparations there. Where will we be setting up the meal? In the dining room? Or perhaps somewhere more exotic?"
He looks around.
"Hmm....What about up there? He points to the tallest flat surface on the tower he can see. We could erect a tent."
Your Friendly Gold Dragon [DM Jerry] Monday May 28th, 2007 3:10:17 AM
A voice comes in over the communication rings.
"Your friendly dragon here. I've found the ship of the Swords of Redemption. Don't think they are quite sure what to make of me. I'll let you know when we're inflight."
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And some time later, "Your friendly dragon again. I've set down in the street near the Hamleteers. I've spotted one."
Posting Report for Monday May 28th, 2007 7:20:15 AM
Game #3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of may 21,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXX2 Glannah--OO2XO K'Nara---OXXXX Lean-----XXXXXSS >also Plays 3 NPplayers. Gunther--XXXXOS Olana----OXOXO Milo-----OXXXO aeralin--OXXXO Inger----X2XX2 Farlin---2XXXOS Athalorn-OXXXX Br. Bert-XXOXOS
Memorial Day
Adm Ceil
Lian Monday May 28th, 2007 12:14:59 PM
While the other such arrangements are being set, Lian brings up a point of concern to several of the other Dragon Consortium members. "My friends, we, that is to say, we Emeralds, have several Friends traveling with us who I believe require sources of communication as they have been very instrumental during recent events. I feel that Athalorn, Dellintu and the twins, Donara and Sonara, require and deserve rings of communication. Of course, that is if they would like one."
Sonara Monday May 28th, 2007 12:16:08 PM
Mingles with the trees in the courtyard, actively avoiding the dragons and dwarves.
K'Nara Monday May 28th, 2007 1:28:46 PM
Each in their turn receive a hug from K'Nara: Dahlia, Ve Mundr and Onrad. As she hugs the halfling, the human's hazel eyes twinkle.
"I daresay that Valdor counts as 30-odd mouths to feed all by himself!" she teases with a grin. In spite of any earlier reservations about Ve, K'Nara easily hugs him, too, knowing that the Platinum Dragons would not have allowed the man into the group if they didn't believe he was a good person.
"I think a large tent to house the intended banquet is an excellent idea." the blade singer agrees with Onrad after hugging him, too. "I will that it is done." And K'Nara is off to do so.
Striding up to Gunther, however, the chestnut-maned woman unabashedly pulls him into her arms and kisses him soundly, then says to him, "Sorry, Gunther...some things I just don't feel like sharing."
To Lian, K'Nara nods agreement.
"We'll ask about getting rings for them while Valdor is here, Lian."
The Scene - DM Donna Monday May 28th, 2007 1:34:32 PM DM OOC: reprinting the description of the Tower and its immediate area as written by DM Jim.)
There is a large tower that dominates the Culverwood forest. Culverwood is an old forest with many large trees and it is mostly clear underneath their spreading branches. The forest is being cleared to make way for the future expansion of the Emerald Tower as it is transformed into the Emerald Castle. There is a huge Minotaur directing scores of wood elves in the preparation for the coming expansion. One are that has been cleared now has a very new cemetery.
There is a contingent of dwarves taking all kinds of measurements and testing some local stone as they must be the front men for the consruction crew. One of the dwarves off to the side is playing the pipes and not paying much attention to the other dwarves.
The Tower itself is strong and tall, but it seems to have taken a bit a damage of late. Some of the battlements on its top have been toppled and lie have embedded in the soft earth next to the tower walls. There is a giant claw mark toward the top of the tower. What could have made those deep cuts in the stone?
To the west of this tower a large tent has been erected. Many elves hustle and bustle, setting up what will become a long banquet table obviously large enough to seat all the groups assembled: the Platinum Dragons, the Grey Knights of the Windhorn Hamlet, the Swords of Redemption from Aisildur and the hosts of the breakfast, the Emerald Dragons.
To the north of the tent is a sprawling village filled with elves and half-elves, living in cottages that look to be constructed of hastily-built wattle-and-thatch.
Everything is a bit chaotic, but the progression of the preparation is about finished by the time the non-Dragon groups arrive.
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Dm Jim: Wow, mine was that bad Nellie.
Lian Monday May 28th, 2007 3:00:03 PM
"They've agreed to come to breakfast then? Great!"
"Did they seem willing to attend, or did they need some sort of compensation? You think they'll accept our offer?"
Ve Mundr Monday May 28th, 2007 3:15:18 PM
Ve returns K`Nara's hug, "It IS good to see you again." Ve looks about at the hussle and bussle of well everything. A small bit of dread crosses his mind, he would be moving his entire family estate and holdings to the Floating city in the near future. How he disliked moving, so much stuff, perhaps Father Mikaili DuVierse was so much the wiser for having forsaken the life of adventuring and taken the vow of Poverty. He pushes the thought away and grasps K`Nara's hand in a firm grip, warrior to warrior. Taking her eyes in he syas it again, "It is good to see you again."
That said, he looks about at the work to be done, "Anything a soldier can do to assist?"
Ingrge Monday May 28th, 2007 4:05:52 PM
Onrad. It is good to see you again. Kitchen? Oh right. It has been so long since we have actually spent any time here that I nearly forgot where what rooms are. Actually, if you go in the main entry the kitchen is straight back and on your left. The pantry and food supplies are down the stairs in the basement.
Ingrge makes his way to the top of the tower to set up a large pavillion like tent and to make sure it is impervious to scying.
Valdor Monday May 28th, 2007 4:19:25 PM
Valdor arrives away from the group withhis eyes closed. He was having enough trouble making himself even show up, as he knows what awaits him here. He slowly opens his eyes and begins to take in the destruction and damageto the tower. He grimaces, knowing what it must have looked like befoe the cleanup began. When he sees the claw marks, he turns beat red and clenches and unclenches his fists several times.
He avoids the festivities for now and just walks around, looking at everything. Tears form in his eyes as he knows he could have prevented all of this with a swing of his sword. Never again will he trust the word of a red dragon. That the dragon wouldn't expect him to retaliate is amazing to him. The red knows he's not a match for the Dragonslayer, yet he did this anyway.
He kicks a dirt clod in frustration and says to noone in particular,"No, I did the right thing. I can't kill a helpless beast, even if it's a red dragon. It would have made me no better than him, if I had done so. But, he made his choice, and he will pay for it. By all the Gods, he will pay for it."
After a long time, he heads back around the others, but hardly smiles and just nods to each person.
Falin Monday May 28th, 2007 5:56:05 PM
Looking down from atop the tower Falin waves at the Dragons as they arrive, "Hello down there." Falin yells. "It is good to see you all. Welcome to the emerald of the forest." He says with a wave of his hand.
Milo Monday May 28th, 2007 11:47:27 PM
Despite the fact that he is a resident here, Milo is somewhat intimidated and overwhelmed at the frequency with which these great diplomatic events seem to be occuring. Because of this, the halfling stays very close to Olana, practically blending in with his love, though graceful enough to avoid causing her or himself to trip in the process.
K'Nara Tuesday May 29th, 2007 2:29:38 AM
"Hold that thought, Ve." the leader of the Emerald Dragons tells him with a smile. "We'll think of something, I'm sure!"
The tall human woman goes to Valdor and hugs him tightly--he is as a brother to her and she doesn't like to see him hurting.
"Never regret what you do when you are motivated by compassion, Valdor." K'Nara assures him. "You did, indeed, make the right choice...'tis Nicholai who made the wrong one. And I will, indeed, see that justice is done as soon as possible, for it is the home of my family and friends that he attacked, and the lives of the people that I had sworn to protect that both he and Parnoth took. Both dragons will answer for that, each in their own time." She smiles and tugs him along.
"Enough of the melancholy, though--this is to be a happy occasion! More potiential members of the Consortium!" K'Nara says with grin, adding in a conspiritorial whisper: "All this AND a free breakfast! What more could anyone ask..?" She winks at the half-elf.
Jus Tuesday May 29th, 2007 5:30:04 AM
"Perhaps you could spare one more hug?" Jus asks K'Nara as he approaches her and Valdor. "There was always something about you I liked," he adds.
Jus listens to Valdor and K'Nara, hearing sentiment that Jus has told himself dozens of times the last few years. "I've been out of touch for a while and don't know how you are related to what happened here, Valdor. But I do know that kind efforts and righteous intents are never wasted."
"Now, how can I help? I'm famished and would love to help prepare for this breakfast feast."
Aeralia Tuesday May 29th, 2007 10:51:30 AM
Aeralia takes a little time to survey the damage to the tower, saddened more by the loss of life then the physical damage to the grounds. But the dedication of these elves did speak something of her new companions, to earn such loyalty and respect was nothing to overlook.
Beyond her simple rounds about the tower, the young sorceress spends what time she can assisting the dwarven crew with their preparations for construction. If they agree, Aeralia will conjure forth grand illusions of each planned structure, to give a better visual of what it will look like when finished. Then, listening to input from the crew's leader, she will alter the illusion here and there, moving and adding walls, changing the color to make samples of stone they've taken, until the illusionary building standing is what the dwarf had envisioned.
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As the Platinum Dragons begin to arrive, Aeralia waves towards any whom look her way, but retains her position near the dwarves, in case there was any other idea's that she could help them bring into vision.
Overhearing K'nara and Valdor's greeting and discussion can't help but bring a smirk to the sorceress' face. She seemed to recall being chastized for her compassion by the Dragonslayer, but now here they were defending his own. But the young woman did sympathize with his decision, so she couldn't hold to much against the Platinum's leader.
Gunther Tuesday May 29th, 2007 11:46:09 AM
Gunther flushes at K'nara's comment. A rush of pure sensual joy floods his body as her physical contact reinforces the memories of that magical night. I'm a lucky, lucky orc...yes I am!!
He sighs as he sees Valdor approach. There was a part of him that still blames the warrior for his refusal to kill the dragon. But still, K'nara was right...to go through mindlessly slaughtering every foe that crossed their path was not the way of a true hero. And wasn't what they all were trying to become? Besides...as they say revenge is a dish best served cold. Soon enough the Emerald Talons would deal with the matter...permanently. Slapping the large warrior on the back, he grins at Valdor. "Today is not a day for such heavy thoughts...at least for us!" he winks "Do not vorry about de dragon...for if Vaard if vith us, before de end of de day ve vill be concentrating on oder Dragons!" he chuckles at his own ingenuity, surprised at the level of complexity of such a comment for his own little orc mind. I must be hanging around Ingrge too much!
Checking on Theari, Gunther smiles. "Why don't you make your way to the banquet hall? You might at least get a good snack as you dodge those dwarfs feet!"
Nonam Tuesday May 29th, 2007 12:21:28 PM
<POP>
Nonam appears and looks around, "You know if we'd met for dinner, I could have gotten a little more sleep. Of course, breakfast might cut down on the number of drunken heroes..." He eyes the rest of those who have gathered and adds, "Maybe."
Lian Tuesday May 29th, 2007 12:29:45 PM
The buildings damage was severe, to say nothing of the loss of life. This cemetary, upsetting site within the grounds or not, is an unfortunate necessity of being a Hero of the Wold. These will be some of the most honored and guarded graves within the kingdom.
Lian will talk with the Tower ghost friend, Brusse, to see if he may be able to incorperate the graveyard into his rounds of the Tower. "I'm sure Lady Knara would agree, but go ahead and ask her anyway, I know you will." He smiles at the stalwart sentinel and moves back to helping the caterers, jumping now and then with the *popping* of dragons.
Sonara Tuesday May 29th, 2007 12:32:37 PM
Still avoiding the groups and occassionally is seen with her brother talking in hushed tones.
Olana Tuesday May 29th, 2007 1:04:16 PM
Olana snags a chunk of bread as Lian passes with the tray. She grabs Milo's hand. "Look at that dragon claw mark. The affrontery of the beast! Shall we go and help that minotaur? Or put the tent up?" She's figuring a bit of hard work would take their minds off everything, for a little while at least.
Nick Tuesday May 29th, 2007 1:04:38 PM
Nick returns K'Nara's hug. "It's good to see you all," he replies. "And my deep condolences for having to bury so many." He nods in acknowledgement of Ve's concern, quietly glad of it. The sadness of their surroundings ebbing the very life out of him. Still, they would bounce back. He'd always seen a bright light shine amidst their Emerald counterparts, one that would be hard to extinguish.
He nods at Dahlia's mention of Valdor and says to her privately at some point, "He'll brood over it for sure, we should watch over him. This wasn't his fault but he won't see it that way. Red dragons are quite mad, this one moreso than most. It was given something of rare value, in the form of the Dragonstone's compassion, and the squandering of it lies firmly on its own head."
Valdor Tuesday May 29th, 2007 1:21:30 PM
Valdor smiles appreciatively at K'Nara, Jus, and Gunther. He says,"While I'm upset about the structural damage, that can be fixed easily enough. It's the innocent lives that were lost that weighs so heavily on me. All of my adult life has been spent defending people like those that died here, only to have one act of kindness to a helpless red dragon come back to haunt me. Well, as Gunther and K'Nara said, that problem will be resolved soon.
Enough though, of worry. The past is gone, only the present and future matter now. We learn from our mistakes and go on. Let's enjoy."
He forces a smile, but his eyes still show the pain inside and he goes on to help with any preparations needing to be done.
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday May 29th, 2007 10:54:10 PM
Cori once again finds herself among the group that they had just had an interesting adventure with. Now this group was to take on the role that they once had and to her they were welcome to it. She glances around and then nods her head to each. "Well met once again." She cannot keep a smile off her face as she speaks.
Milo Wednesday May 30th, 2007 12:22:16 AM
Milo smiles slyly at Olana, "Of course, lets go put the tent up." Milo return's Olana's grasp on her hand, tugging the elf maid along toward work to be done.
Mordrid Wednesday May 30th, 2007 12:53:57 AM
Mordrid is all too aware of his surroundings as he magically passes thru one plane, to arrive again in his own... at the foot of Emerald Tower.
The damage, and the graveyard are a cruel reminder of the irony of the gods.
Valdor has done nothing but serve the gods willingly and selflessly, but time and time again they allow the hero to be isolated by their allowances.
The ranger can do nothing but raise his sword to a dead god, "Hail Jancasis! May our efforts not fall on the death eyes and ears of Justice." A blatant slander towards the so called god of justice, "Alemi, do the tests never cease? This man is worthy to stand at your right hand. I feel bringing these knew ones into the fold is fruitless, when their efforts are rewarded with pain and grief." The dark ranger spits these words between pursed teeth, for those with a willing ear to hear.
He further takes in the scene with hand on hips.
K'Nara Wednesday May 30th, 2007 3:14:33 AM
Jus, Corialote and Nonam get welcoming embraces from the chestnut-maned blade singer.
"We're setting up a tent just west of the Tower," she explains, "It should be quite large enough to hold everyone once their ride gets here." Then she goes to Mordrid, another man whom is kin in all but blood, and hugs hims fiercely as well.
"Thank you for the sentiments, Mordrid." she tells him, her hazel eyes gleaming for a moment with unshed tears in memory of the elves that had fallen to both dragons, but she blinks and then claps his shoulder. "But we're here to see what we can do to swell our ranks, yes? This is a happy time for us, then."
OOC: um...is Jerry posting the arrival of gold dragon bearing the Grey Knights and the Swords of Redemption? Or does someone else do that?
First Arrivals [DM Jerry] Wednesday May 30th, 2007 8:27:36 AM
The dragon comes into sight loaded with the Swords of Redemption. He circles the tower and then lands. Once off, the dragon winks at K'nara and takes off again to go get his other set of guests.
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OOC: Ok folks, the Swords of Redemption are here. I understand some are still getting access to this board so be patient. Would someone email Kim McCoy and Al and get them to give permissions for both games coming. Windhorn should arrive tomorrow. They should be loading up on the dragon today.
Ari Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:01:28 AM
Ari jumps down from the Gold Dragon, turns and waves his thanks to the Dragon as they take off. Turning, everyone can see a young human man who stands 5'9" of Average build. His blonde hair whips around as the Dragon takes off, and his blue eyes sparkle with enjoyment from the ending of the flight.
Looking around Ari comments, "I wonder what happens next?! "
Rigging Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:19:31 AM
Rigging will also decend from the dragon, a large air elemental at his side. He will hold out his hand to Ashira to help her down out of politeness but knows that she is more graceful than he is.
Rigging scans the area, making eye contact with all. He will step forward and make a sweeping bow and say, "My name is Arrack Von Palin but my friends call me Rigging. I am Captain of the Sword of Redemption and Leader of the Wildcards who I consider my family.
This is my wife Ashira, a powerful warrior in her own right."
Rigging starts pointing out the others making introductions, "The tall dwarf is Nezamil, cleric of Domi. The handsome dark haired man is Bart, a stout fighter and good friend. The pretty drow elf is Val, another warrior with a heart of gold. The first off the dragon is Ari, our oldest member. The halfling is Cosmo, a wizard and powerful summoner. Mykael is relatively new to us as well but has proven himself a boon companion, and finally we have Appolo who some of you know. He is the truest friend and probably the most dangerous of us all.
I am glad to meet some of the Wold's most famous heroes but must admit a curiosity to why you have summoned us. Breakfast sounds wonderful but rarely do we ride a gold dragon's back to get to one."
Valdor Wednesday May 30th, 2007 10:58:22 AM
Valdor strides up to Rigging and takes the man's hand in greeting. He says,"Have patience my friend. All will be explained in due time. For now, enjoy the gathering. Not in a long time have four such groups gathered together without a war on the horizon."
He emphasizes the word "four", even though there are only three present currently. He grins and finishes with,"And try to keep Appolo from getting into any dagger throwing contests."
Appolo d20+10=30 Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:36:01 AM
Appolo slides gracefully off the Dragons back,after thanking the Dragon for the ride.
After the introductions Appolo standing there tall and in his finest armour dripping with weapons and his gear.Appolo is clearly ready for action,whatever it maybe.He looks around noticing things,
Stepping up to Valdor"What do you mean Valdor.Dagger throwing contest.You want a rematch.I happen to have plenty of daggers on me."He says witha wink and rougish smile."Looks like there was a hellof a fight around here recently."He then wonders off checking things out
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Lian Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:39:26 PM
Lian stops his bustling as the Swords begin arriving. "Aw, what fun." He says with a wide smile. The monk remembers how mere months ago they were arriving aboard a dragon. He wondered who would arrive that way this time.
He nods at Valdor in passing, with a rehearsed looking, very diplomatic smile. It looks like it hurts a bit. Diplomacy wasn't his cup of tea.
The slender, slightly tanned, tattooed, male elf approaches the man called Rigging. He carries no weapons and in fact seems quite comfortable without them. "Captain Von Palin. I am Lian Siannodel, hand of Domi and Emerald Dragon. It is a pleasure to have you here." He reveals a tray of bread and mead. "Refreshment?" He snickers a bit. "Friends call me Lian."
Sonara Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:40:00 PM
Is nowhere to be found.
Thaeri Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:41:02 PM
With more arrivals, the panther seems to be gradually melding into the tower wall, unsure what to make of all the people.
Nezamil Wednesday May 30th, 2007 1:46:28 PM
Carefully disembarking from the Dragons back .....the 9'4" dwarf stops at the Dragons head " thank you for that amazing experince of flight.....it was an honor to experince "
Stepping towards the back of the group so as not to block the view of his compatriots "thank you for the invitation to breakfast...i'm honored to meet all of you....i have heard many good tales of your travels " adds the Cleric of Domi as he gives a respectful bow those assembled
Ve Mundr Wednesday May 30th, 2007 2:43:15 PM
Ve Mundr, clad in full Mithril platemail is only a step or two behind Valdor and just to his left. Olive skinned with dark hair, a slightly large nose and deep set brown eyes, Vé Mundr stands right at 6' tall and weighs a respectable 200 pounds. Emblazoned upon the breast of his armor is the hammer of Domi, wreathed in white flame. The shoulders carry the high Woldian symbols for Domi upon them and Vé Mundr's personal seal, the pillar, is set in the abdomen region.
Ve extends his Hand to Rigging, "Captain. I am Vé Mundr (VE-a Moon-DrA) Servant of Domi." Ve then greets each of the others and steps back towards Father Nick
Brother Bertram Wednesday May 30th, 2007 3:13:23 PM
Bertram eats, contemplating the flurry of activity, deciding where to start.
Nonam Wednesday May 30th, 2007 3:51:51 PM
Nonam thinks about announcing the purpose of their little gathering and so cut through all the fuss, but he decides the grim setting of destruction has troubled everyone enough. It wouldn't do to go disrupting their fun here.
Rigging illegal post Wednesday May 30th, 2007 4:30:02 PM
Rigging burst out in laughter at Valdor's comments on Appolo, "OK I think I know just the way. Appolo, why don't you go have a dagger throwing contest?" He turns back to Valdor and says, "Believe me that has the best chance of working."
Rigging shakes both Lian's and Ve Mundr hands and says first to Lian, "Thank you for your hospitality. Dragon flight does encourage the appetite." Looking at Rigging's many pouches and lack of weapons except for a dagger porclaims him as a wizard.
He turns to the cleric of Domi and says, "I am sure you will get along famously with Nezamil. The oversized dwarf overthere. He to is a priest of Domi."
Ashira Wednesday May 30th, 2007 4:46:18 PM
With more than a little wobble and far less grace than Rigging would have predicted, Ashira departs from the dragons back. "Ttthank you." she stammers to the gold dragon before the introductions are performed.
Trying to regain her composure, Ashira smiles at Valdor and bows to K'nara. "It is a pleasure to meet you." Glancing around at all the activity and recent distruction, Ashira can't help but wondered what happened here...and what would possibly cross paths with the premiere adventurers of the Wold. But then she thinks back to the recently damaged Sword...even heros can't be everwhere at one time. Seems like innocent people get hurt even when heroes are around...perhaps especially when there are heroes around. Shrugging the contemplation aside, Ashira catches sight of that fellow from the Emerald's induction ceremony. He was an odd one, that's for sure...and where is that cat of his that was following him around? Ashira makes her way over to the cat trainer and extends a hand. "Ashira von Palin. And you are?"
Falin Wednesday May 30th, 2007 5:29:44 PM
Coming down from the top of the tower the elven sharpshooter approaches the new arrivals and introduces himself. "Hi there everyone my name is Falin. Welcome to our humble abode."
Ingrge Wednesday May 30th, 2007 6:21:04 PM
Having made sure the tent is up and the area scry prooof (Mordenkainen's private sanctum) He scurries back as he sees the arrival of the Gold dragon and their second set of guest.
As Appolo begins his chatter about a dagger throwing contest and then adds his bit about there must have been a heck of a battle here recently, Ingrge steps in. (4 1/2 ft tall wood elf white haired and white robed very scarred up face)
Welcome WildCards, Make yourselves at home breakfast is cooking and will be served as soon as our other group of guests arrive.
Yes Appolo, there was a to do here recently, however we were away when the cowardly attack occurred. We know who is resposible and when we are finished with our current assignment we will have a Red Dragon head to adorn our wall.
As for dagger throwing ... he pauses and then looks around. Valdor, Didn't you bring that mischevious little halfling with you somewhere? I believe she is handy with daggers isn't she?
Dahlia Wednesday May 30th, 2007 6:29:00 PM
Stepping out from behind Ve and Nicholas, the dark-skinned halfling looks up at Ingrge, with a twinkle in her eye.
Me, mischevious? Ingrge, you wound me. I see myself more as the mischief-making hoyden type myself, but perhaps I have mellowed somewhat. But you are of course correct about the daggers. I always have a half dozen or so around at most times.
Ashira, So good to see you again. How is the Taming of your captain coming along? Are you still planning on keeping him, or have you decided to trade him in?
Mykael Wednesday May 30th, 2007 8:43:07 PM
An elf, just over 5 foot tall, drops from the back of the dragon. Wearing a fine mithril shirt, with both a mithril large shield and a bastard sword on his back, the elf looks weird with so many predomidantly human types of equipment on his person. Pouches around his belt are the mark of a wizard. The Psuedo-dragon friend draped along his shoulders, peers around taking all in.
Human speech flows across his lips, but with the musical fluidity of an elf, "I am Mykael Arliin, thanks for the invitation and the hospitality. The little one is called Ghem."
Val Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:00:55 PM
She walks away from the dragon doing her best not to let the fear show. Val runs a hand through her red gold hair, trying to smooth it after that wind blown ride. The elf sees numerous people in gleaming armor and living in such a wonderful place. She hasn't had a proper bath since the last time they made port. Her armor was dull and the leather she wore under it was in need of cleaning. She felt so out of place. Val never considered herself to be one that bards sing about. Yet here she was among several of such people.
Gunther Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:20:26 PM
The warrior looks over at the strange creature that just approached him. Greenish-gray skin and blue hair...black armor with silver trim. Well, she is unique, that's for sure. He looks over at the fellow that introduced her as his wife. Must not be a lot of woman folk to choose from out there on the seas... Remembering something of the manners that Lian has attempted to teach him, Gunther awkwardly juts his hand toward the woman. "I'm Gunther Grell. It's uhhhmmmm...nice to meet you."
Cosmo Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:26:47 PM
Cosmo nimbly leaps down from the dragons back. He pats the dragon on the side before it take off into the air. He watches the wonderful creature leave and sighs as he knows he can't ever summon one.
The little halfling turns around and watches all the activity going on around him. He looks around for Rigging and heads his way.
Ashira Wednesday May 30th, 2007 9:32:11 PM
Ashira raises a brow at the cat trainer's visual inspection, though she doesn't say anything. Years of being an outsider in the human world has to some degree desensitized her to these types of encounters. She grasps the warrior's hand in a firm handshake and then let's the moment pass.
Dahlia's comments are more than a welcome relief. Her mind races, trying to figure out just where she's seen the halfling before. Must have been at that party. She had been more than a little distracted by the presence of Ga'alian priests... Still, she turns to the woman and laughs merrily. "I'm afraid he's a bit like barnacles...I might get rid of him for a little while, but eventually he comes right back!" Ashira gives Rigging a warm hug before literally pulling Val into her conversation with Dahlia. "Have you met my little sister Val yet? She's quite a handful!!"
Mordrid Wednesday May 30th, 2007 11:12:56 PM
Mordrid approaches the unloading of passengers, prepared to make acquaintances; but is frozen in place upon sight of Val.
Valdor Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:24:47 AM
Valdor laughs in agreement with Rigging and says,"I do understand."
He turns to Dahlia and, back in good humor he says,"Ah yes, my dear troublemaker! I knew all we had to do was bring up daggers and you'd pop up. Maybe we can have some fun later, but we really don't want daggers flying around everywhere, do we? We might end up with someone looking like a pin cushion. You do know, of course, that Appolo and I are the reigning champs at the Giggling Ghost. Of course, he had to bail me out in the last round, but we did win."
He winks at Appolo, as he knows he made all five of his throws in the last round, but wants to give the youngster his dues.
After enjoying the chatting for a minute, he gets a feeling of loneliness again, and searches out Cori. When he finds her, his face again shows relief and he hugs her tightly. Out of the corner of his eye, he catches Mordrid's reaction to Val and gets a curious look on his face while he watches.
Appolo d20+12=32 Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:36:20 AM
Appolo smiles and goes cartwheeling by Valdor"Bail you out.You know you carried me."He says as he goes by heading toward the tent were the meeting is to be held.He continues to cartwhell at full speed straight for it.All arms legs and braided pony tail.
He is apparently enjoying himself.
Corialote and Amarth Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:38:39 AM
Cori returns the hug from K'nara with equal enthusiam. She feels like this might be a kindred spirit in some ways but has not found the ability to talk to the woman.
Then the dragon arrives and draws her attention to other things. She moves to stand beside Valdor with a mischevious flash in her eyes. Looping her arm through his she leans into him as introductions are made. She nods to each in turn with a genuine smile. "My name is Corialote...a resent addition to the Plats."
Olana Thursday May 31st, 2007 1:07:53 AM
Checking the guy ropes, making sure they're taut, Olana waves at the new arrivals. "Hey Milo," she says quietly. "Look at the size of that dwarf. Think it's a spell, like Lian's?"
Olana is a Culverwood elf, with pale, almost white hair; narrow features, grey and black leathers.Her usual swords, bows and whatnot are stashed to one side, not having been much use in raising tents.
Nick Thursday May 31st, 2007 1:19:18 AM
Nick approaches the arrivals and gives them a bow and a smile of welcome. Ashira, Rigging, and of course Appolo he's seen before, and Nezamil, Ari and Val, at the Giggling Ghost. Hopefully he'd get to know all of the others, too. It was going to be a wild morning by the looks of it.
Father Nicholas is a Shepherd of Alemi, dressed in the customary white robes. He looks to be a man approaching his sixties, grey hair clipped extremely close to a balding head, slender build, frail hands. He's looked better, especially seeing as he's only 32 years old.
Lian Thursday May 31st, 2007 1:31:27 AM
The elf smiles, seeing Gunther's attempt.
He turns and spotting Ashira, moves to great the green elf. "Well, you could only be Ashira, right? I've heard that Catacomb clerk speak of you." He smirks a bit. "He really has taken a liking to you."
Bart Thursday May 31st, 2007 1:53:34 AM
The young fighter greets everyone. Hi my name is Albarth Millar, Bart for my friends. Im from Ailthmar where i escaped the hartseeding form the priest of Ga'al. Thanks to my new family here.
Bart wears his mithril chain shirt and a shield, the only visible weapon is a dagger
Welcome, Swords of Redemption! - DM Donna Thursday May 31st, 2007 2:11:09 AM
Standing by the landing area is a human woman, about six feet in height, with her hands on her hips. Her hair is bound up in a snood made of black fishnet, although there are unruly waves of chestnut that frame her slightly-freckled face softening the severity of the effect. She wears a dove-gray bayra (think of it as a long tunic with a hemline that stops at the hip joints on the sides of the shirt but continues down to a point that ends at the knees in the front and the back of the tunic), with a dark brown leather strap that passes between her breasts, running from her right shoulder to the left side of her waist. The strap holds the sheath to her back--the sheath that houses the infamous Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood. She wears pine-green leggings and dark brown boots of soft leather. The whole ensemble shows off her athletic build to great advantage.
The young woman--she is little more than two-score-three in years--has canny hazel eyes that sparkle in delight as she smiles at the newest arrivals. She strides forward and gives each member of the Swords of Redemption a welcoming hug: Ari, Rigging, Ashira, Appolo, Nezamil, Mykael, Val, Cosmo and Bart.
She adds a courtly and graceful elven bow to Ashira in answer to the half-sea-elf's own.
"Welcome to the Tower of Saryd, one and all!" she says warmly. "I am K'Nara Illutu, the leader of the Emerald Dragons (in case you all forgot)...and I introduce everyone to each other as soon as all of our guests arrive. Until then--there are some snacks available, but pray don't ruin your appetite for breakfast."
Onrad Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:13:51 AM
"Nope I don't think anyone will ever be allowed to forget that K'nara," Onrad quips.
Then he deadpans it for about 3 seconds before smiling in his best noble trained manner. "Milady, breakfast is served in the tent."
He points to the tent on the top of the tower.
Welcome the Windhorn Hamleteers! [DM Jerry] Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:15:19 AM
With a roar, everyone is notified that our other set of guests are incoming.
The dragon circles the tower once and lands depositing the Windhorn Hamleteers.
Looks like it's a full house with everyone having arrived.
Transformation [DM Jerry] Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:21:10 AM
The dragon speaks.
"Good, breakfast is ready. I have worked up a mighty appetite hauling these adventurers this morning."
The dragon leaps up into the air again, and lifts into the air once more. As he lifts, he transforms into a human. However, his back is to the group and so it is impossible to see who it is. The figure lands on the edge of the wall just as the transformation is complete and enters the tent.
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From the tent, a triangle is struck repeatedly.
A distant voice...
"Breakfast is served!"
DM Jerry [OOC] Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:22:41 AM
Who is Sonara and why is she posting that she is nowhere to be found?
~~ Jan ~~ Jerry, she's an NPC. We're trying to keep some continuity going, I think.
Val Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:33:09 AM
She knows that stare. She can almost feel it burning on her flesh. Val reluctantly accepts K'Nara's hug out of courtesy but would have liked to avoided it altogether. Val has thought long and hard about why she looks as she does. She believes that the mother of elves taut her a lesson. Before Val wasn't an evil person but she was incredibly violent. Perhaps that path would have taken her to a place she never would come back from.
ooc: crap Monthor is here :-) I can only imagine what he's going to say when he sees a dwarf twice his size. It will be nice to post with some of you again. For a time I also played that annoying half-orc paladin which some of you may remember.
Ari Thursday May 31st, 2007 11:36:30 AM
It has been sometime since Ari has been in a peaceful, social setting. Ari feels a little overwhelmed with all the introductions. Just as he runs out of fingers and toes to try to help memorize names, when the dragon arrives again with several more people. Ari groans inwardly as he keeps his smile pleasant at the thought of more people to try to remember.
Seeing the dragon transform and walk into the tent, Ari's curiosity is raised, and he is half-tempted to follow. But decides he should at least watch what happens with the new arrivals.
The Giggling Ghost. I remember that place. I've heard quite a few stories about it. I must remember to visit a few more times than I have.
Appolo Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:15:47 PM
Appolo stops moving long enough to accept K'nara's hug and watch the dragon arrive.He then immediately follows the transformed dragon into the tent and finds his place.
K'Nara (second post) Thursday May 31st, 2007 12:45:05 PM
Once more, the tall human blade singer smiles and greets the newest arrivals--each one receives an enthusiastic hug from K'Nara.
"Welcome to the Tower of Saryd, Grey Knights," she says jovially, "Soon to be the heart of Emerald Keep...or whatever we name it..." K'Nara adds that last bit with a wink and a nod to her fellow Emerald Dragons. "...now that you've arrived, we are told that breakfast is ready, so let us go to the tent and enjoy the meal!"
Bart Thursday May 31st, 2007 1:58:08 PM
Bart blushes a bit while K'narra is hugging him, a greating among stangers like this is not the way he is used to. Anyway she looks realy nice in that outfit. The young fighter (around 18-20 yrs) follows Appollo into the tent. He sure can use a good meal!
Nezamil Thursday May 31st, 2007 2:14:01 PM
Leaning down the 9'4" dwarf returns K'nara's hug of welcoming.....his chain shirt jingling slightly
" Ah good breakfast is ready i'm starving " grins Nezamil " by Domi this is turning out to be a good start to the day "
Tthe big dwarf eagerly heads towards the tent ...looking forward to a good hearty meal
Valdor Thursday May 31st, 2007 2:35:55 PM
Valdor, keeping close to Cori's side, greets the Grey Knights as they arrive and welcomes them. He smiles at Jova and asks,"Now do you believe I am not an assassin? Just a word of advice from many experiences with assassins, including the worst one of all-Korrig the Stalker, they don't appear in front of you like we did. It might help them take out one or two party members, but the rest would quickly fall upon them. But, I understand and appreciate your caution."
Monthor Thursday May 31st, 2007 3:26:05 PM
Monthor sways a bit from side to side. The ride has not been a pleasant one for the burly fighter. The constant swaying had upset his tummy.... that is... until he heard that magical word... BREAKFAST!
Monthor observes only the briefest of cordialities with the others as he makes his way towards the food. That is... until he spots the giant dwarf. Not to be outshined... but more likely from fear that a giant dwarf may actually be able to out eat and drink him... Monthor concentrates briefly on the new tatoo on his hand before he starts to grow.... to twice the size he was before (ooc> Via an ENLARGE effect from his tatoo).
The now enlarged Monthor sprints up to Nezamil. " What say ye cousin!?! Let's EAT!!!! "
Thaeri [Jay B] Thursday May 31st, 2007 3:59:35 PM
Gunther's black panther sits atop a barrel, one of the few places those dwarves have tread. She looks annoyed, tail twitching in irritation.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood [Jay B] Thursday May 31st, 2007 4:06:28 PM 'Well! A better looking band of adventurers I've not seen... the exception being the Emeralds perhaps. There IS true potential here Dragons, true potential indeed! Lets eat!' Says the muffled voice of the sword on Knara's back.
Lian Thursday May 31st, 2007 4:09:09 PM
The monk does not partake of the food, but watches Nezamil with mild ammusement, or perhaps interest. His eyes don't move from the dwarf, don't blink, just watches.
Tratain Thursday May 31st, 2007 5:02:15 PM
Tratain steps down from the Dragon. He is wearing Vestments that proclaim his faith on Domi over his Armor. A Tiny Mithril War Hammer, a gift from his companion Bill hand from a chain around his neck wreathed in continual flames. His War Hammer is strapped to his belt and his pack and shield are slung casually over his shoulder, while not expecting any trouble here its obvious He is prepared to meet it if anyone should bother the groups.
Tratain introduces himself to those assembled. "Greetings Sword Brothers and Sisters, it is an honor to be invited here."
Tratain begins walking towards the Tent that is pointed out for breakfast, and after seeing Monthor's Reaction to the Giant Dwarf he says Idly to anyone nearby "I hope there's a lot of food. It looks like Monthor's going to try and out eat and drink everyone here."
Ve Mundr Thursday May 31st, 2007 5:18:09 PM
The Heirophant of Domi nods several times as he notes the many heroes who proudly wear his mantle. "Yes a Fine start to any morning." he says to Father Nick at his side.
Ve moves to escort Tratain inside the tent, "They can crunch all they want. We'll simply make more." The cleric smiles and with a nod, I am Ve Mundr, Servant of Domi and with his blessing soon to be retired to Floating City."
Nezamil Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:05:26 PM
A look of surprise shows on Nezamil's face but turns into a wide grin as Monthor intoduces himself " well met my friend ...good to see a fellow dwarf.....lets share our tales over breakfast " as Nzamil claps Monthor on his back
Monthor ooc to Val Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:13:23 PM
ooc> Monthor says " I miss that sweet smelling princess of a Paladin."
:-) We miss ya in the Hamlet/GK game bud.
Nonam Thursday May 31st, 2007 7:33:34 PM
"Floating City, Ve? I knew I liked you for a reason. Much better than the City of Plateaus if you ask me. Too bad it moved. I much prefered the old lake, but it's still home."
Mykael Thursday May 31st, 2007 8:08:33 PM
Mykael quietly inspects K'Nara from a distance. He had heard stories of her before, but human blade-singers were even more rare than human weapon-mages such as he. Sure, he was in an elven body now, but to many an elf and even himself, he would always be human. He is intrigued be more than just her beauty, to have been so accepted by the elves to be given the honor of such training...
Mykael realizes he may have been staring and quickly looks away. His attention is suddenly grabbed by TWO giant dwarves. He starts to make a comment, then stop himself and he just smiles.
What a group we have here. Perhaps, all this little party is just to allow us all to be among others that could understand us to a degree.
His eyes stray back to K'Nara briefly, as he pats the head of his little dragon friend.
Ghem, perhaps you might like to speak with the wonderous gold dragon? He may be inclined to teach you something. Lets go, there is food in there at least.
Ghem's curiosity or hunger must have agreed, since he takes flight and speeds through the tent opening tapping Nezamil on the head with a gentle tail slap as he goes.
Mykael follows, but at a more methodical pace, with a smile as he notes he love tap that the dwarf receives. "He is learning quick," he mumbles to himself.
Rigging Thursday May 31st, 2007 8:38:02 PM
Rigging looks on in delight as the second group is brought in. Not only will breakfast be served but his curiosity is up on why they are here.
Rigging loops his arm in Ashira's and says, "This is an interesting crowd. Lot of power located in one spot. Though I doubt any one would be foolish enough to attack, they certainly could darken the Wold by finding a way to drop a meteor on this spot.
Keep you eyes and ears open. Though I am honored to be here, we must remember our first goal is to free Aisildur from Ga'al's dominance. I know the Gold dragons have helped in that cause, freeing the Emperor from his heartseed but for them that was just one of many adventures, not a life time goal."
Falin Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:16:56 PM
Having seen everyone Falin makes his way back up the stairs to the tent.
Horvis Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:19:45 PM
The black and brown dog hops down from the back of the gold dragon and then tries to not get stepped on. The giant dwarf, and the suddenly bigger Monthor, simply make it that much more difficult.
Horvis decides that sticking close to Jova might be the best course of action. No telling exactly what might happen with this number of people together.
Val Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:19:50 PM
With the new arrivals Val moves inside the food tent before Ashira can introduce her to anybody else. She knows that Ashira is just trying to help but Val doesn't feel to sociable right now. Back in the jungle each day was a sturggle to make it to the next. There was no time to think the things that are going through her head. She makes sure to step around the two giant dwarves less she get stepped on.
Cosmo Thursday May 31st, 2007 9:35:35 PM
Cosmo follows the growing group of people into the tent. He doubts he will be able to eat with all the excitement that is going on.
Jova Kon Thursday May 31st, 2007 10:20:13 PM
Jova slides easily off the back of the dragon. With his hands crossed behind him, he studies the dragon appreciatively. Sighing, he thinks of the stories of his youth, Dragonriders. Always youthful tales, until now. What aan experience to fly one by oneself. Another day another time.
The dragon jumps and transforms into what seems to be a human. All Jova sees his his back as he enters the tent. Jova scans the area where they have been dropped off. For the first time he sees the recent battle marks all over. Could this have something to do with the summons? Then his senses are overwhelmed as he befins picking out individuals in the crowd. Dwarves, halflings, elves, and in all colors and shapes. One extemely trait they all possess, danger. Again more tales from childhood of gatherings of heroes. This could be one such.
Horvis bounded next to him. Walking toward the tent, being one of the last, Jova is oddly calm. Jova stands at 6 and a half feet tall, so he can see over most the crowd. Dressed in his leather outfit, staff and pack slung on his back, he probably looked out of place. He figured he did not look dangerous.
Then, Valdor speaks up, and greets Jova. "Yes Valdor you are correct. Assassin you seem not to be. One can never assume what is seen, it what is." Pointing to where the dragon had flown in and dropped them off.
"As with our gold friend there, dragon one moment, human next. You could have been the ruse to allow another to stab my back. I prefer to make the battlefieled my choice when possible.
"Beautiful home you have here. Thank you for the invitation. One morething." He looks down to the dog and says, "In full disclosure you should change to normal form my friend, the others will want to meet you."
Izen d20+15=30 Thursday May 31st, 2007 10:28:32 PM
A halfling dressed in functional, battered dark brown traveling clothes lowered himself from the dragon's back just behind Monthor. A rapier dangled at his side, and a javelin was tucked behind his shoulder, but they were clearly forgotten in the moment.
He stroked his tousled brown hair in a vain attempt to smooth it into place, as his brown eyes registered shock and amazement at the mighty group assembled here. He shook his head slowly and scratched at the stubble on his cheeks and chin, clearly still not comprehending what had brought him to this place.
Numbly, he followed Monthor and Tratain toward the breakfast tent, his head swiveling on a pivot to take in all of the surroundings. Reflexively, his hand dug out a copper coin from one of his pocket and rolled it across the back of his knuckles as he walked. (Sleight of Hand, 30)
Gunther Thursday May 31st, 2007 11:25:50 PM
Glad to be relieved of the weird elven chick, Gunther's eyes settle on another newcomer...that elf (Mykael) that keeps eyeing K'nara. Though he is much more confident in his relationship with K'nara than in the past, Gunther still finds himself moving to place himself between the elf and K'nara...making sure that the fellow doesn't get too close to his lover.
Walking with K'nara, Gunther chuckles at Theari. He speaks to the panther in a series of growls which are translated via the wreath of blue flowers which adorns his snow white hair. "Sister, perhaps you would be more comfortable at home? Unless you want to join us at breakfast...I'm sure there's a ham bone or two just waiting for you in that tent."
Moving with a cat like stride, the 5'7" human takes up a position by K'nara's side and makes his way to the breakfast tent.
Ashira Thursday May 31st, 2007 11:49:10 PM
With an exagerated roll of her eyes, Ashira completely ignores the comment regarding the Catacombs clerk made by the elven monk.
She nods at Rigging's assesment of the powerful group. "Makes you wonder why exactly we're all here at the same time...doubt it's just for a nice breakfast and some tea." she whispers in Elven.
Ashira sighs at Val's reaction. In some respects she understands what it's like having your life turned upside down and then shaken apart. Of course, it doesn't help matters knowing that it was by means of Ashira's swords that Val came to be in her new body. Perhaps things would never be the way they were before the Valley of Life. The aquatic elf shakes her head, a frown forming on her face once more. Time...that's what I needed after they removed my heartseed. Time and space.
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Friday June 1st, 2007 1:17:25 AM
Olana stands at the ten entrance, giving a nod and smile, as various folks walk in toward breakfast. "A nice cup of tea wouldn't go amiss, right now," she says to Milo.
Nick (Platinum Dragons) Friday June 1st, 2007 1:23:42 AM
Father Nicholas greets the Grey Knights with a handshake and a smile, and he'll wait until all the guests are in the tent before entering himself. K'Nara was being an excellent host, and he had to admit, despite the damage done to Saryd Tower, it felt restful here - trees, open air, room to breathe.
Breakfast Spread - DM Donna Friday June 1st, 2007 3:30:26 AM
K'Nara winks at Ashira.
"I, too, have known the joys of getting a bit of...unwarranted attention from the Catacombs staff." she says humorously, recalling the time her head was measured (ostensibly for a hat) by the mind-flayer clerk there. She takes Gunther's arm, walking with him to the tent where the tables are laid out with sumptuous fare courtesy of the Culverwood:
Platters heaping with eggs cooked in various ways, flapjacks, sausages, venison dumplings, bacon, ham, steak (of several types--sorry, no dragon steaks this time around! ;D), eggbatter toast (the Woldian equivalent of French toast), croissants (plain and stuffed), roasted nuts, biscuits, rolls, bread, smoked fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as condiments of practically every type imaginable. (Gunther sees that there is even a dish with pickled pigs feet and okra!)
"Don't be afraid to take as much as you wish, my friends!" K'Nara bids everyone present. "There is plenty for everyone! Have a hearty breakfast!" So saying, the blade singer takes a platter and loads up with some of practically everything (except for the pigs feet and okra.)
Falin (Emerald Dragon) Friday June 1st, 2007 4:21:49 AM
Falin watches from the corner fo the tent as people start moving from the line. When everyone has passed through once he goes through and piles a plate up for himself.
He then looks for an open seat.
Jus Friday June 1st, 2007 6:21:33 AM
Jus watches as everyone arrives. He is content listening to the chatter, and intrigued by the various races of them all.
Seeing the drow gives him an unexpected sense of satisfaction. At one time the drow were considered evil and worthy of death on sight. Now here they are, a part of an honorable group. There is hope... Jus thinks.
Jus wistfully remembers fighter drow in his early years, and dying from their terrible poisons. It is strange looking back on it. Death wasn't as terrible as he thought it would be. It was bad, mind you, but not everyone gets a chance to talk with Gargul.
Jus' attention is brought back to the present when K'nara poses for everyone. Everytime I think she's perfected that stance, Jus thinks with a chuckle, she does it again even better. That women's got talent with more than a sword.
In his youth, Jus would be too embarrassed to admire. When many days could be one's last, one learns to ignore their embarrassment. So, Jus watches in open admiration until K'nara leaves, following her to breakfast.
Lian (Emerald Dragon) Friday June 1st, 2007 6:49:38 AM
After helping with the food, and finally being chased away from the kitchens by a very irrate 'french' gnome, the hand of Domi begins mingling.
The appearance of all the Domi followers in the surrounding group somehow makes Lian more aware of his two very small silver holy symbols (Domi and Alemi) around his neck. Quite humbling to see.
Tratain Friday June 1st, 2007 7:10:45 AM
Tratain walks to the tent with Ve Mundr. He says "It is a pleasure to meet you sword brother, my Name is Tratain. I've only been to the floating City two or three times, its a nice place. I've spent most of my time working out of the Cathedral in Plataue City, and then I joined the Grey Knights here."
Inside the Tent Tratain helps himself to some breakfast talking with anyone who is willing.
Rigging (Sword of Redemption) Friday June 1st, 2007 7:26:42 AM
OOC This will be my last post since I am off to Disney World with the family tomorrow for a week. Chris Jensen (Nezamil) will be taking over for me.
Rigging heaps his plate high with food and finds a seat and attacks his food. They have been living on fish, snake and salted pork for to long and getting the fresh food was nice.
Rigging sees the protective stance that Gunther is taking and walks over and puts a hand on his shoulder and says, "I know how you feel. I am married to a beautiful and exotic woman myself and they do attract the stares. You don't need to worry, I am sure your ties are strong."
Valdor Friday June 1st, 2007 9:25:27 AM
Valdor waits for everyone to finish introductions and then is last to enter the tent. He makes sure everyone has their plates before he partakes. He eats sparingly, getting meats and juice and waits for Cori to pick them a spot to sit down.
Seeing the other drow brings a smile to his face. Not knowing Jus's thoughts, he is thinking along similar lines. Ten years before, he would never in his life have dreamed he would ever let a drow live, let alone love one.
Ve Mundr (Platinum Dragons) Friday June 1st, 2007 10:12:53 AM
Ve gets a sampling of just about everything and finds a spot for both himself and Tratain. Ve blocks out the background noise, this morning he would not fall into that routine with the guests gathered about. But he would see the feast correctly began. This Ve stands and holds a hand up. In a clear tenor his voice rings out across the gathered groups. "Before we partake of this splendid feast laid out by our gracious hosts" He directs his hand towards K`Nara and the other Emerald Dragons. "I would ask you to stand with me and bow your heads for a moment of peace and prayer." Ve does so and silently prays himself Domi grant them the strength they will need from this day forward.
With another half dozen breaths he raises his eyes and with a smile returns to his seat and begins sampling the foods and drinks he picked up.
Ari (Swords) Friday June 1st, 2007 10:13:59 AM
Following everyone elses lead, Ari moves into the tent. Looking around at the sumptuous spread, Ari's mouth unconsciously waters.
Since there seems to be a lot of little conversations popping everywhere, Ari takes his time and fills his plate while he listens to the different conversations.
Ari also makes note of all the different animals that are accompanying everyone. Remembering his affinity with animals, Ari feels a small yearning stir within him. Squelching that feeling, Ari stuffs his mouth and begins the process of finding out if this will be rated a 'good' meal.
I wonder what mix of spells this group would throw if surprised!
Ari shakes his head in amusement with that random thought.
Lian Friday June 1st, 2007 11:30:56 AM
Lian realizes that the young sorceress hasn't been seen in a long time, he looks for Aeralia. He is slightly panicked.
Appolo {Sword of Redemption} Friday June 1st, 2007 11:33:31 AM
As the others enter they find Appolo already eating and drinking 4 plates piled highwitha bit of everything.He is happily eating while watching people come in.When Valanthe arrives he watches her closely for a few seconds,then goes back to eating.Using hsi untensils like weapons he attacks and devours his food.Swiftly and surely.
Onrad [DM Jerry] Friday June 1st, 2007 12:44:38 PM
Looking around to see that everyone is seated, he stands.
"Greetings friends! For those who don't know me, I'm Onrad, formerly of the Storm Dragons and now with the Platinums. I'm a duelist.
"This is to be a working breakfast as we all have places to be and important things to do. So without any further ado, let's get to the business.
"K'nara will be making our offer to the Swords of Redemption, and Valdor will be making our offer to the Grey Knights. It doesn't matter which goes first so I yield the floor to them."
Onrad sits and then reaches for some fruit.
"Something orange I think."
Izen (Windhorn Greys) d20+13=15 Friday June 1st, 2007 2:50:21 PM
The halfling's brows arched at the idea of an 'offer,' but he sat discreetly near Monthor and Tratain, ate sparingly, listened quietly, and said nothing. The copper coin continued to roll along the back of his knuckles, although a bit clumsily. (Sleight of Hand 15)
Tratain Friday June 1st, 2007 5:29:48 PM
Tratain sits and idly chats with Ve Mundr. He stands at Ve's toast and bows his head and says a silent prayer to Domi to grant everyone in the room the strength they will need in the future.
He says quietly after a moment "May there be many Bored Protectors in the future."
Tratain glances about the room, looking at those who are assembled. He tries to see the Dragon that was kind enough to bring the party to the Event.
Monthor ( Grey Knights/ Monthor's Angels) Friday June 1st, 2007 7:05:45 PM
Monthor is eating. Really... there isn't much more to say. He's eating. No kidding. Eating. And drinking. Let's not forget drinking. Drinking and eating. Yup. That's what Monthor is doing......
Mykael (Swords) Friday June 1st, 2007 7:06:21 PM
Strolling into the tent, Mykael heaps a plate full of food and finds a quiet corner spot to observe and listen.
Ghem, hovers over the piles of meat. He grabs a big hunk in his mouth and flys around until he spots the dragon, or who he thinks they dragon is. Landing deftly on they opposite side of the table, he eats quietly watching the figure with a what could be described as intensive curiousity and awe.
Ingrge Friday June 1st, 2007 7:17:49 PM
Seeing someone thatbhe has wanted to meet ever since he heard about him, Ingrge (the Wold's first weapon mage) gets a small plate of food consisting mostly of fruit with a few eggs added to the mix and find his way to a seat next to Mykael.
Sitting he turns and looks the quasielf up and down. Good morning Star Mage Mykael Arliin, I am Ingrge Nightseer. I have heard some good things about you and others that have me a bit puzzled. Tell me a little about yourself and why you have chosen the path you are now taking?
Dahli Friday June 1st, 2007 7:23:05 PM
As usual, the little halfling lass pokes fun at those who pile their plates full when there is an unlimited amount of food, and then ponders the two dwarves for a moment. Turning to Valdor, and possibly looking to make a few gold, she quips.
"Hey Valdor, I think there are two dwarves up here who think they can out eat you. Could that be possible?"
Appolo Friday June 1st, 2007 8:15:53 PM
Appolo looks upat the mention of an offer of somekind and stops eating for a second"Well whatever it is I accept."he then goes back to eating.
Nezamil Friday June 1st, 2007 8:29:16 PM
Nezamil pauses for a moment of prayer led by Ve Mundr once done he raises his mug to Ve Munder " To Domi " his anvil holy symbol glints in the morning light
The 9'4' dwarf paces himself as he eats ....making sure to sample everything "delicious"
"So Monthor where ya from ?....i myself grew up in Plateau City"
Nezamil observes the others eating breakfast ...listening to different conversations
Horvis (Grey Knights / Windhorn Hamlet) Friday June 1st, 2007 9:51:43 PM
The brown and black dog stays close to Jova in the crowd. Then, Horvis reconsiders. Many of these people have probably already determined his abilities. So why bother hiding anything ...
After the brief prayer, the shifter moves into an open area and concentrates momentarily, shifting back into his normal form - a tall, heavy brown centaur stallion with black socks and tail. Once he is sure of his reception, Horvis heads to the buffet table before Monthor and this giant dwarf called Nezamil eat everything. At least Horvis is able to look Nezamil nearly in the eye, since he's a rather large centaur.
Val (Swords of Redemption) Friday June 1st, 2007 10:32:17 PM
Despite the feast before them, the dark elf takes a meal of rice and fish with a few pieces of fruit. Her body wasn't used to such rich food and she didn't want to upset things in the middle of a meeting. Whatever this meeting was about. As she ate, Val watched the others with her off colored eyes. The two giant dwarves in an apparent eating contest with a centaur that seemed to want to join in. A man protective of his lover. Plus a few others that wanted to show everybody else just how tough they were. Even now she missed the open sea and the wind in her hair. It kept her sane between the blood and the death that followed her like a shadow. At one point this troubled the young elf but no more. She knew her calling. Heard its whispers while she was on the field of battle.
Jova Kon (Grey Knights / Windhorn Hamlet) Friday June 1st, 2007 10:38:13 PM
After his brief exchange with Valdor, Jova watches as Horvis changes form.
"I think it important you present yourself a true Centaur. I don't see anyother Taurs here. This is quite an honor, for you, the Centaurs, all Taurs. My hat is of to you my good friend." Jova bows deeply to his centaur friend.
Upon getting afew pieces of meat, and sausage Jova spots someone he had been hoping to meet for some time. Walking over to a table full of people, jova picks out one inm particular. Leaning over the mans shoulder he says,
"Master Lian, if I may speak with you after the meal i would greatly appreciate it." Jova then moves off to a spot that is open.
Gunther (Emerald Dragon) Friday June 1st, 2007 11:15:14 PM
Though his choice in women might be questionable, Gunther knows that the young Captain's (Rigging's) words hold a powerful truth. With a hearty slap on the back, Gunther chuckles.
Surveying the breakfast table the warrior beams at K'nara with unrestrained pride. She's the best, no doubt about it! With a hearty whoop, Gunther piles his plate full of his favorites...fried green ochres...pigs feet...deep fried assassin's vine. Tendril still hanging from his lips, Gunther turns to Rigging. "You've gotta try dese...just like mama used to make!"
Ashira (Swords of Redemption) Friday June 1st, 2007 11:25:39 PM
The aquatic ranger laughs at K'nara's tale of woe at the Catacombs. "You would think that the premiere magic store in the Wold would have better hiring guidlines!"
Surveying the buffet, Ashira piles her plate with various samples of seafood. She takes a seat next to Rigging and watches the various conversations going around. Though she does pause as one of the Dragons mentions something about "an offer". Lowering her fork, she pays careful attention to what K'nara has to say next.
Aeralia (Emerald Dragons) Saturday June 2nd, 2007 12:04:42 AM
"Well, I suppose I should join them before I miss anything important," Aeralia says, mostly to herself, though also for the dwarvish construction workers hear. "If I can be of any other help, just let me know," she offers to the team of workers, before following the Dragons and guests to breakfast.
Aeralia enters into the tent at the back end of the crowd, keeping quiet as she makes herself a plate. The woman, in her early twenties if not younger, stands about five feet tall, sporting a slim, curvacious figure. Long black hair hands loosely over her shoulders, reaching her tailbone in length. Her skin is fair, and features delicate, most would consider the woman quite lovely. Her clashing red and yellow travel dress clings tightly to her slender waist and ample busoms, the skirt much more loose and flowing, slit on one side, to not impede upon the woman's movement or flexibility.
The young raven-haired woman takes a seat at an empty end of one table, pickly lightly at the few pieces of fresh fruit she'd taken for herself. She looks around at everyone else in the room briefly, then keeps her gaze to her plate, apparently mumbling to herself, or perhaps the vacant seat across from her.
DM Jerry [OOC] Saturday June 2nd, 2007 3:01:10 AM
We're waiting on K'nara or Valdor here folks. ;) Until then keep eating and having fun.
Lian Saturday June 2nd, 2007 8:44:13 AM
The monk looks relieved to see Aeralia.
When Jova Kon speaks to him, he jumps, not expecting to be addressed at all by the newcomers. He's but a humble Hand of Domi. Setting down his honey wine, the elf looks up. "Um, yes, okay. We'll speak after."
Valdor Saturday June 2nd, 2007 2:47:38 PM
Valdor smiles and stands. He is wearing his mithril armor and his "special" sword stand over his left shoulder this day. He's only wearing one other sword on his right hip. His armor shines and he says,"It has been my great honor to stand as the leader of the Gold Dragons and the Platinum Dragons for many years. To have been asked to carry the title Dragonstone was as humbling an invitation as I have ever had.
For so many years, I have fought for the cause of goodly beings around the Wold alongside the best companions of both skill and heart. There is nothing more important than family and honor to me. Our group, while it's took a long time and we went through many changes, became a family long ago. As all four groups represented here can attest to, you fight together, love together, even die together. When one suffers, all suffer. When one succeeds, all share in that achievement.
Grey Knights...we, the Dragon Consortium, have viewed your growth as a group and family for quite some time now. We have watched your maturity in matters martial, political, and seen how you have learned from mistakes and succeeded together. You have come far and for this we applaud you. No group is perfect, nor will any of us ever be. But, the most important thing is to try to be the best at what we do, to make the right decisions, even if we don't like what we must do.
What we have invited you here for, Grey Knights, is to ask if you would like to join the ranks of being in the Dragon Consortium.
Before you accept or decline, you need to think about it carefully. There is nothing easy about it. I hear the comments everywhere I go. Some are jealous, others proud of what you do. See the Emerald Dragons' keep out there? It brings peril when you accept. It creates enmity with powerful enemies who want to see you fail. But, it brings respect when you earn it. It does bring you power and some wealth, but with that comes a great responsibility to others in the Wold. So, before you answer, consider the consequences, both good and bad."
Lian Saturday June 2nd, 2007 3:08:46 PM
Lian sits, having heard a similar speech recently and taking in every word all the same. He nods in agreement with Valdor. Scars on the monk's otherwise young looking skin, certainly do attest to what the Dragonstone is saying.
He looks at the keep, up toward his room.
Val (Swords of Redemption) Saturday June 2nd, 2007 10:16:53 PM
Val chokes on her rice, coughing hard until she drank some water. She must have heard him wrong. There was no way she was supposed to be here for this. Val turns her head and gives Ashira a questioning look.
K'Nara, an Emerald Dragon Sunday June 3rd, 2007 3:10:01 AM
K'Nara makes sure that Gunther has a finger bowl and a few napkins at the ready, though she leaves it to him as to when he wishes to use them. Just after Valdor makes his speech, the tall human blade singer rises to her feet to make her own, shooting a wry grin at the famous Dragonstone.
"I could...probably should...simply point at the members of the Swords of Redemption, and then at Valdor, and say 'yeah...what HE said!'...but that wouldn't be very personal." K'Nara's humor leaves, but her expression is one of pride--for her own group and for the group she is now addressing.
"Not so long ago, Valdor and the Platinum Dragons hosted a breakfast at their castle and told the band of adventures called 'the Emerald Talons' that they had been carefully observed and judged to be the kind of people that the Dragon Consortium wanted to swell their ranks. Now it is my pleasure and my honor to tell you, too, that you've been observed...you have been judged as being highly desirably to continue to swell the ranks of the Dragon Consortium." Her hazel eyes glance over at the damaged tower. "Membership in the Consortium isn't all fame and fortune...it carries a heavy responsibility and, more often than not, a very high price...but I would ask that you all consider joining, please, for the sake of the Wold. We need all the good people we can get...but we don't want you to join if your hearts are not truly in it." She smiles warmly at the Swords of Redemption and at the Grey Knights as well.
"Know, please, that I am honored just to meet you, and I am selfishly hoping you will agree to the Labors that would be assigned to you in order to complete the qualifications for becoming members of the Consortium. What say you..?"
Lian Sunday June 3rd, 2007 11:55:43 AM
Looking around, the monk waits for the groups answer and hopes that its the right one, the right choice for the group are a whole.
He looks at the group of semi-pirate rabble, grinning and thinking about the diversity the Consortium was about to have, he looks down at his hands.
Rabble. Perhaps a strong word. He thinks. Rapscalian. Nah. Pirates of Jack? Odd images flash in his head. He laughs openly and hoarsely, deep.
JovaKon Sunday June 3rd, 2007 3:19:16 PM
Looking aound the room sends chills down his back. The offer seemed tremendous, but some continued eating as hearing nothing. As for himself he had been studying the large black cat when Valdor spoke. He had not grasped the concept, and even after K'nara speaks he is confused. Well silence never got any anwers.
"Excuse me," Jova the tall human stands, placing his hat in his hands. He runs his fingers through his hair hoping to straightened the mangled mess abit.
"I have trevelled his land much. I have heard the tales of the bards, and storytellers. I have heard of several heroes," He catches Lian's eyes and nods. "I mean no disrespect but I have never heard of this Dragon Consort.Consort..what you said. I fuess is what I am saying, isthere any history, deeds, allies, any information about what it is to be a member. I understand by looking atthe candidates gathered here it is a osition of honor. Thank you." He replaces his hat and sits back down.
Appolo Sunday June 3rd, 2007 4:01:22 PM
Appolo had begun to slow down as he ate,relaxing and enjoying things,when Awralia arrives,He watches her tajea sweat and gives hera friendly nod.
The Valdor makes hisoofer to the other group and Appolo just goes back to quietly observing the room and eating.He is not surprised by what is happening or Valdor's offer.
Then K'mara stand up and makes the same off er to the Swords of Redemption.Appolo stops eating for second and looks upIn clear calm relaxed voice he says"I accept.>"he then goes back to observing things.Takinga drink of wine.
Appolo waits few second then gets up and moves over next to Aeralia and has a seat"Hello names Appolo from Asildiur."
Monthor Sunday June 3rd, 2007 7:36:04 PM
Nezamil: "So Monthor where ya from ?....i myself grew up in Plateau City"
Monthor, in between bites..... " Dirt City me be from..[eat]... Axe Head be me Clan...[eat]... Me family is allied to the House of Knives..[drink] ... Me Pappy is in the Sharps..[eat].. Me's helped then out a few times when heads have needed some cracking...[drink].. Me, me's was a bouncer at one of the taverns..[eat and drink].. good times...
Monthor Sunday June 3rd, 2007 7:51:34 PM
From between bites Monthor answers his his fellow knight with a loud bellow.
" They be okay Jovy... [eat]... Tratain, Ari, Draax and me met up with a bunch of them dragons a ways back. "
" EXCUSE ME Valdor...[ stands up ].. We may be brash and rude and not always so wise.... okay, that's just me... but we're not dumb. With all dues respect, ye ain't gonna get us to agree to join ye until ye tell us more. We can deal with ennemies. There's enough dead bodies and burnt out string holds left across the lands to atest to that. But me would likes to hear more before me's boys and I make a decision...[eat].. Tell us more about this'power and fortune' that joining your gang will bring us? And tells us more of these 'Labors'? What 'Labors' does ye want us to do before we become... [wait for it]... MONTHOR'S DRAGONS!!!! "
Ari Sunday June 3rd, 2007 10:30:41 PM
Hearing the words being passed around the hall, Ari pauses in his eating as the two different groups get invited to be Dragon groups. Looking around the table, Ari tries to gauge the various reactions.
Ari decides to wait to see how Rigging will react and/or respond for the group.
Ashira (Swords of Redemption) Sunday June 3rd, 2007 11:29:51 PM
Ashira looks over at Val, her eyes narrowed in scepticism. With a shrug of her shoulders, she indicates that she's just as in the dark as the drow. She looks over at Rigging and then she fixes her gaze back on K'nara.
"There is a question I must ask. My whole life I have dedicated to the downfall of Ga'al and his priests. If we take up your offer will that be in conflict with our mission?"
Mykael Monday June 4th, 2007 12:04:41 AM
Ingrge makes his introduction and Mykael begins to quietly speak of his personal history, when the offers are made.
Stopping his conversation, politely, he gives his full attention to K'nara.
He leans back in his seat and observes the groups.
Jus Monday June 4th, 2007 12:49:56 AM
Jus stops eating, but not due to Valdor's and K'nara's speeches. Jus understands the problems and tribulations that many must be facing, for he's seen in his share many, many times. What halts his feast is the unexpected reception of the news. Could the Swords of Redemption and Grey Knights truly have no knowledge of the Dragons?
Jus sets his utensils down and listens; surely he misunderstood and hearing more will reveal his mistake.
K'Nara, an Emerald Dragon Monday June 4th, 2007 1:01:11 AM
K'Nara tries to address both the question of "what's a Dragon Consortium?" and "will being a Dragon usurp my group's ultimate goal?" by saying the following:
"The Grey Knights and the Swords of Redemption have been brought here to be offered the chance to earn their memberships into the Dragon Consortium. Members of the Consortium are considered the first line of defense when Wold-threatening issues pop up. They are at the forefront of practically any event that occurs to jeopardize the existence of our plane. These things take precedence...but they are not the only things in the lives of its members. Many of the groups have goals that they pursue even as they retain their membership in the Consortium." The tall, chestnut-maned woman looks around with a smile.
"This is a big decision, and it requires careful thought and discussion. Since everyone's about finished with their meal, we will leave the Swords and the Knights to talk amongst themselves about whether they wish to consider membership in the Consortium." K'Nara bows to the groups. "May your hearts guide you true. When you're finished discussing the issue amongst yourselves, you can find us in the great room of the Tower." She turns to her colleagues. "Come, Emerald Dragons...let us give our guests their privacy." The blade singer turns to leave the tent.
DM OOC: anyone with any other questions may still snag K'Nara or the others before they are out of earshot.
Rigging (Sword of Redemption) Monday June 4th, 2007 1:10:51 AM
Slightly surprised at the offer Rigging stands up " we are honored and humbled by your offer.....something of this magnitude must be discussed among us all.....i will consult with my family so we can make this decision together"
Eyes focused on K'nara " when do you need our decision by ?? ....and my lovely wife's question is an important one....we have known little besides our battle to overthrow Ga'als hold on our homeland...Asildur "
(posted by Chris)
Nezamil Monday June 4th, 2007 1:17:52 AM
The 9'4' dwarf takes in the offer calmly "By Domi thats an honor......i've grown up in Plateau City dreaming as many youngsters have about the Dragons and following in my childhood hero's steps .....by Domi grant us the courage to make the right choice here " prays Nnezamil as he rubs his anvil holy symbol.
Valdor Monday June 4th, 2007 1:32:05 AM
Valdor nods at K'Nara's explanation. He adds,"We had questions and concerns before we accepted. As Dragons, your lives are your own. As Dragons, you will be looked upon for guidance, charity, judgements, and help. These are probably things you already face daily. One of the reasons we have chosen both groups is that you have shown how to handle situations like that.
Monthor, being a Dragon means being a leader of others. When the Wold needs a hero, that's who they expect to stand up. When noone else can do it, that's when you are needed. The power and wealth I speak of was your other question. Have you seen our castle in Plateau City? I don't bring it up to show off, but it is magnificent. Look at my armor and weapons. How many other adventurers do you see carrying such? However, that's not why I became a Dragon. I became a Dragon because the Gods gave me a gift. Its the gift of protecting those who cannot protect themselves. That's my job now. To do what others cannot do. That's what we all are here for.
Understand this, being a Dragon means being better than you think you can be. It means everyone will be watching every thing you do. Ashira and Rigging, consider the influence you will have with the Emporer upon becoming a Dragon group. It will open many doors closed to you right now.
But enough of my preaching. We will respect your decisions whether yes or no."
Bart (sword) Monday June 4th, 2007 1:47:07 AM
Well thats a big offer i dont know the pros and cons, but it sounds like nothing will change. We fight for the good to get rid of Ga'alian priests, and we are opposed by them. What changes if we are dragons..
Before K'nara leaves the tent Bart rises. Please dont leave K'Nara you give us very little information about being a dragon. How do you suppose to make an well thought decission about it if we have this little info. I dont like to lured into something, if i say yes i dont know what the consequences are.
I never have heard about these dragons, and please tell me why i never have seen or even heared about you fighting in Aisuldur against Ga'al? Explain this to me and my friends.
Tell us what will be changed for us? It sounds like nothing will change for us. We already fight for the good and some oppose us even within the Pirates of Jack. I think there is more involved in this all.
Do we get funds from a trust? Magical items that can help us in our quests? Back-up from other dragon groups when we need it?
You cant bring us to an breakfast and ask would you like to join the dragons without giving us more information then you will fight evil and fight for the well being of the Wold, and for doing that you will be hatred by many. Thats not enough info ta make our decission!
Posting Repotrg For Monday June 4th, 2007 7:03:50 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of May 28,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JimF--X DM Donna-XOOXX K'nara---XXX2OS Glannah--OOOOO Lean-----XXXXXS *Also RP for three other NP. Gunther--OXXXX Olana----OOOXX Milo-----OXOOO Olana----OXOXX Inger----XOXOX Farlin---XOXXX Alhutron-XOOOO Br,Bert--OOXOO Coralas--OXOOO Onrad----XOOXX
Platinum Dragons For the week of May 28,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jan Valdore--XXX22SS2 Modrid---OXXOO Fr.Nick--OXOXX VE Munt--OXOXX Dahjia---OOXOX Coralote-OOOXO
Sword of Redemption Week of May 28,2007
Name-----MTWTF Kent L Ashira---OO2XO Appolo---OOX22 Rigging--OOXXX A'je-----OOX2X Bart-----OOOXX Nezanil--OOXXX Mukail---OOXXX Cosmo----OOXXO Ari------OOXXXS
Onrad [DM Jerry] Monday June 4th, 2007 8:14:42 AM
"What will change? Well the first thing that will change is the scope of the challenges that you will take on.
"The leaders of the Wold will call upon you asking for your help in emergencies. If there is a global evil out there, we oppose it directly.
"There are many times great consequences for failure. Nations fall. The Wold is changed.
"The Consortium led the fight in both of the Wold shaking events that have become known as The Dark Fae Rising, and The Year of Ascension where we fought to assist Domi, God of Courage on the steps of the Oshirr House itself, where the Wold was created.
"Valdor, the Dragonstone, is the one chosen by both dragonkind and the noble races to lead and assemble the adventurers of the Wold in the case of a global threat.
"We are heroes. That includes knowing who you are, but not being arrogant about it. If you walk through any town, you'll see statues to remind the public that we are around and there to keep them safe. Kids play and collect action figures of us. Its quite a poignant moment when you hear a young boy or girl say to their mom that they are glad that the Platinum Dragons are around to keep them safe.
"You're capable and smart folks. There is a library in the tower containing the histories of the Dragon Consortium, leading back nearly 500 years to the first gathering of heroes to protect New Elenna from the invading forces from Aisildur.
"I suggest taking some time to learn about us before answering. As K'nara has said, you have the run of the tower and may talk of things here before giving us your answer. So learn about what you're getting into before you say yes.
"There is no mystery here. Just an opportunity to serve as heroes on more of a global scale."
Ari (Swords) Monday June 4th, 2007 8:26:04 AM
responding to some of the comments made already, "But aren't we seeing that Ga'al is no longer staying in Asildur. That his curse is being spread to all the Wold?
If we become Dragons, doesn't that mean that we become something that might be better than the Jack? Or at the very least lend some credibility to us from within the Jack?
My question then becomes how do we know what you say is true?! Does being Dragon automatically make you tell the truth and everyone believes it? Or where can we find anything that can corroborate what you are telling us?
Please forgive us our skepticism, but we've grown up with a lot of promises. Most of them have been broken. Though Lemtro..... I mean Alemi has been helpful in restoring my faith in some things."
(ooc Jerry's post was not on the board when I wrote this)
Sturtavent [DM Jerry] Monday June 4th, 2007 9:03:14 AM
Entering the tent with a full plate of pancakes is a lone figure with golden hair and a build only to rival Valdor's and Ve Mundr's.
He listens, frowns, and approaches.
"May I have permission to speak K'nara?"
When she nods, he steps to the edge of the table.
"I am Sturtavent. I have the priviledge of being the High Lord Mayor of New Elenna. I also had the privilege of carrying each of you to the tower this morning on my back.
"I humbly set all of that down on the table to say my piece."
He removes his Consortium Ring, his Amulet of Mayors, his Council of Good Dragons bracelet, and his Free-States League Speaker Ring.
"I am now just a being, just like you. A dragon who has been saved by these guys no less than three times. A person who has witnessed these guys take the first step in freeing Aisildur by saving the Emperor from his heartseed. An event that the Swords of Redemption followed up on by safely delivering the Emperor to talks with several national leaders leading to the first EVER treaty between Aisildur and the other nations of the area.
"Of course, the resources of the area can help you defeat the priests of Ga'al! Of course they can and are helping the Emerald Talons defeat Parnoth! Can there be any doubt? They raised the God Domi during the Year of Ascension for all our sakes! They defeated Flame the dragon for gods sakes!
"They humbly speak of their abilities, for that is their way. They show you great honor here, but you fail to see it! By questioning their abilities, you show your lack of knowledge, which you should remedy immediately.
"Valdor, I do not want to doubt you my friend. I owe you my life. But I do not think they are ready. Now, I take my leave as I bear to hear anymore."
And with that, Sturtavent picks up his items of leadership, walks out of the tent, transforms, and flies up and way for a couple of wing strokes before teleporting away.
Monthor Monday June 4th, 2007 9:31:29 AM
"Well... If heroes ye be and heroes the Knights are as well. The Dragons have the reputation of being the best. And with the Grey Knights joing ye, ye'll be proving that yer the best. Me for ones wish to join ye. If yer purpose be to do good, and help those that can't help themselves... and kick bullies arses... then ye sound like me kind of peaple."
:: Monthor throws his war axe on the table. ::
" Here and now, Me, Monthor of Clan Axe Head. Monthor of Dirth City. Monthor of the Grey Knights casts me vote and accepts yer offer. Now, me can't be talking for all of the Knights. Only meself. What of the rest of you girls? ARE YE WITH ME? ARE YE!!!!! "
Sound off Knights. Sound off loud and proud!!! Let the Wold know wether we be Dragons after today!!! Let the Wold know if we be Knights now long!!! Let the Wold know that after today we be DRAGONS!!!
Val Monday June 4th, 2007 10:18:13 AM
Once the shouts die down the apparent dark elf rises to her feet. "I believe most of these questions are unnecessary. They have told us all we need to know. Also the sweating and bleeding we've done in the jungle these last few weeks has nothing to do with ga'al, at least not directly. So please don't use that as an excuse. The Consortium has done incredible things. But can anybody here truthfully say they wouldn't have helped if they knew about the crisis? Can anybody here just stand idly by and let evil do as it likes? Then there are personal reasons each of us has. For some it could be the honor of belonging to something you looked up to as a child. My people were wiped out before many of you were born. I have found a new family but that will not last forever. Eventually the paths our lives are taking will part. This gives me a place and a purpose beyond the next couple decades. Which is why I accept their offer. Maybe our paths will change on this day because of my decision. But we are losing the fight with ga'al and I don't see how being part of the consortium will make things worse."
Nonam Monday June 4th, 2007 10:19:10 AM
Nonam chuckles to himself at the deliberation and reflects on the political turmoil that surrounded membership in the consortium for the Storm Dragons. Then he calls up to Valdor, "You should warn them about the politics involved in joining the Consortium."
Ve Mundr (Platinum Dragon) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:49:36 AM
Ve sits quietly listening to the Swords and Knights. Yes Good questions all, but such a limited scope of vision. Then again, of course it was, as was everyone's before the whole of the storm was revealed. None of them would understand, truly understand until they set upon the path. The Ga'alian priest and Alsidur, The destruction of such wouldsimply shift the problem somewhere else. Perhaps that is what they need to hear.
Ve stands as the High Mayor announces himself and then sits as he speaks. As the High Mayor turns to leave, Ve stands up again. The dragon was correct, but his tome needed correcting. "Of Course they are not ready Sturtavent. No one hear claims them to be, just as none of us were. It is a great leap from hero to Wold savior. From favored of Domi or Alemi, to champion of the gods of Good." Ve looks to Valdor and K`Nara and then to the groups.
"They do not understand, but they will come to."
"Yes, resources and fame will come. Respect from dragons and noble races alike. But do not be ignorant to the fact that evil will know you as well." Ve's eyes look to the underside of the tent ceiling as if he could truly see the top of the dragon damaged tower. He looks back to the group. "What is being offered before you is the start of a journey and where it leads is nothing like the path you are on now. It is a path not easily described. We are not asking your to retrieve some lost artifact. We are asking you look to the possibility of altering your very lives, faith and souls."
Appolo Monday June 4th, 2007 11:51:48 AM
Appolo listens for awhile,then stands"Hey people listen up.I'm not jioning this group becuase any high moral idea.I'm jioning becuase,Valdor my friend asked me to and becuase I never could say know toa beatiful woman with a sword.That's it.Keep it simple,As far as the bad guys knowing who we are I think they already know.Like I said before I accept the offer."
Appolo then looks aroundas if looking for some one,then starts to head outside.
Izen (Grey Knights) d2=2 Monday June 4th, 2007 12:26:49 PM
Izen listened carefully to all that was being said, the copper coin on the back of his knuckles ever rolling. At Valdor's offer, the coin stopped. Izen looked up.
He listened to Jova Kon, and Monthor. He looked around at the great assembly of heroes.
He flipped the coin. Tails.
"Monthor," Izen said quietly. "The Lord Mayor is right. We're not ready. The Dragons are the greatest of the good, the heroes with the most honor in the Wold. And we ...." The halfling struggled with the words.
"We are not with honor. We have not earned it."
He looked at his recent comrades, the Grey Knights. "We must be tested."
Ve Mundr Monday June 4th, 2007 12:44:26 PM
Ve shakes his head towards Apollo, "Yes perhaps some of the 'bad guys' do, but trust me when I say that evil has not noticed you yet."
Valdor Monday June 4th, 2007 1:00:08 PM
Valdor stands as Sturtavent says his piece and bows as he exits. He looks strangely calm, although this wasn't the responses he had expected. He addresses the gathering and says,"Tested? Oh yes, you WILL be tested, should you agree. And, even should you accept and pass the tests, you may find this not to be your path. My friends, it is extremely hard to explain every minute detail of being a Consortium member. If I led you all the way through it, how could you be proud of what you had achieved?
We went through the same soul searching that you will. We had to make the choices years ago and I do not regret any of it? I didn't set out to become the Dragonstone. I was known as the Dragonslayer before, which really makes it ironic. I have killed or been part of the kill of more than fifteen dragons. Most everyone in the Wold knows my name. I don't do this for those reasons. I look to the future of the Wold and both of your groups have shown the qualities that we look for. Now, enough has been said and asked, we are leaving you to decide. But, if you accepte, you each must face three challenges that we lay before you, and complete them successfully to see if you are in fact ready. But understand that we weren't ready when Mordrid, myself, Jus, Onrad, Nonam, and all the rest with us were presented with these tasks. We became more than we were as we worked through these tasks and grew to what we are now through such tasks. Noone becomes a Dragon overnight, nor does anyone expect you to in this tent. Dragons, it is time for them to discuss privately. Let us take our leave."
He stands up and exits the tent without looking back or taking any more questions.
Lian Monday June 4th, 2007 1:10:03 PM
The hand of Domi and Emerald Dragon speaks up.
"It is wise to realize that you, individually are not ready for this task, it is tough. I'm STILL NOT ready as an individual. But, as a group of individuals, the Emeralds make a whole and I am standing with them." He pauses. "If one within your group decides to join, that does NOT mean that the whole group must follow." He looks at Valdor. "Am I right in thinking this Dragonstone... I mean... some might be ready, others, not so much."
Onrad Monday June 4th, 2007 2:02:52 PM
Onrad whispers in Valdor's ear.
"Two challenges sir. Just two."
He then freezes and turns red for correcting him and sits down quickly puts a rather too large piece of fruit in his mouth to shut himself up.
Bart Monday June 4th, 2007 3:39:43 PM
Hmm the deeds of the dragons are great although bit not all of the stories told is right! Who did free the emperor of his hartseed? Who found the Feybelle Bottle and brought the water of Alemni in it to the emperor? We!! The Swords of Redemption as part of the Pirates of Jack! We did get the healing water from Father Farkus a ghostpriest of Alemni just after the Year. We found The Feybelle Bottle in the vaults of Isuldur after a heavy battle against constructs and brought the bottle to the Emperor, not the dragons!!
I still havent heared anything about the advantage of being a dragon. Is there anything else then the glory? Dont get me wrong im hoping to become a dragon. But i do want to know what is involved.
Val Monday June 4th, 2007 4:39:18 PM
"Bart I think your missing the point. Maybe some of the rest of you are as well. Its not about what you get. Sure some really nice armor and magical blade is useful in keeping you alive. But the tests that you go through to earn the right make you more than you are. Maybe I'm the one who's wrong but thats how I see it."
Ve Mundr Monday June 4th, 2007 4:56:33 PM
The cleric stands after Valdor speaks and with a nod to the Swords and Knights he excuses himself. Ve exists the pavillion and heads in Valdor's wake to the tower "They should be discussing things for quite sometime. We should perhaps take this time to think of what we shall say if they decline." Within the tower he finds a comfortable chair and extracts his book and quill.
Appolo Monday June 4th, 2007 5:05:59 PM
Appolo takes one lastlook around smiles and leaves the tent.He takesa tour of the grounds.The tall lanky heavily armed pirate waves and smiles at those he meets as looks around enjoying the forrest and the day.
CDM Jerry [OOC] Monday June 4th, 2007 5:54:01 PM
If you wish, you can take this back to your boards to discuss as a group whether you want to accept the Consortium's offer.
It will affect the course of your game. We will not ignore your regional concerns, but help you resolve them. But you will be asked to take a more global set of adventurers. Instead of saving your area, you're now saving the Wold at large.
The adventurers are larger in scope and have more dire consequences for failure. Your financial concerns will pretty much vanish as you'll be shown the tricks of treasure hunting that the Consortium knows about.
It gives you a chance to be called the best adventuring group in the Wold.
It makes a legacy for you for all time.
Downside? The games goes "big." But most of any downside is "in character." You'll be a celebrity. Kids will play with your action figures and so you have to consider your reputation more than before. There will be more political situations to go with the crazy battles.
So if you prefer a "neighborhood" game where you deal with helping out a small town or just a set of friends, then this would not be for you. Also, the combats will become more "high level" in nature. There will be more complications in battle. Damage Reduction. Artifacts. High level spells. For example, I wouldn't even leave the house as a Dragon group without a wand of Dispel Magic, a handful of scrolls of Greater Reatoration, and a batch of True Resurrection spells. For you'll be drained more times than you can count. You'll die multiple times.
Kent put the Storms up against about a dozen liches and threw two harm spells at us a round for 3 rounds. That's 300 points of damage a round not including the normal damage of multiple liches. Both sides were flashing Heal and Harm every round for a few rounds.
The flipside is that you'll have the resources to play on that level.
Perhaps this should have gone on the email thread; however, there are lurkers from other games and I don't want a repeat of a group being asked to join and some players honestly not knowing what's the consortium is. ;)
We'll consider that lack of knowledge my bad. I'll make it a project of mine to be sure that knowledge of the consortium is readily available and known. :)
Ingrge Monday June 4th, 2007 6:48:59 PM
Standing Ingrge looks around at the assembled guests and shakes his head. To those who know him, Ingrge looks more than a bit irritated.
"You say you are heros. Perhaps some of you are. But some of you are still self-important, puffed-up, poppinjays. When was the last time you truly took a look around you as you go through your oh so important daily grind? That is where you will see the true heros of the Wold. We all, and you have been blessed with the good fortune, or by the Gods themselves, to have a talent for adventuring and heroic deeds. But those every day people in the Wold, the farmer who is working 13 hours a day to feed his family and supply food for others to eat for a few silver a year, the cobbler and blacksmith and other trades people who actually have to work for a living, are the true Woldian heros.
When was the last time any one of you in this room had less than a gold piece in your pocket? For that matter a handful of them? How many of us here are wearing more wealth than many villages see in their entire existence? Would you do what you do now, if all you got out of it was 3 pieces of silver a day? The people we protect do. Every day they face bandits, robbers, monsters, famine, starvation, injury and death. And they do it without our gifts and training and they do it for what equates to about 25-30 pieces of gold per year, and most of that they have to spend to survive. And we call ourselves heros.
The question has been asked about what do we get out of it? You get the priviledge and honor of making sure that the true heros of the Wold make it through another year alive and maybe, just maybe, you will be invited to share some of their hard earned food with them for dinner and hold one of the Wold's children in your lap."
As he finishes the last word, the white-haired weapon mage turns and leaves the tent.
Milo Monday June 4th, 2007 7:37:41 PM
Quite literally stunned by all the high-n-mightys wandering about, Milo stands speechless amidst the dragons or potential dragons, not know what to say or do. With a glazed look on his face, the halfling rogue wanders nearer Olana and grabs hold of the hem of her cloak, much like a child would his mother. Looking up, "I think that I'm feeling a bit over-crowded right now... ya know... claustro.. claustro... I don't have enough space. Perhaps we should go out for a walk."
Rigging (Sword of Redemption) Monday June 4th, 2007 8:43:14 PM
Listening to the banter back and forth between dragons and non dragons "Swords ...gather at my table ...lets discuss this among ourselves....this is a very important choice .....so we will have a group vote on what direction we shall go in "
Once seated together (without Appolo since he walked away) Rigging then stands with his hands behind his back and paces back and forth as he talks " Val i'm very impressed with you....well spoken......this will help us become stronger and gives us more access to infomation to help us make the wold a better place for all"
"As Val has wisely stated.....this is a path that we can set our future and our children's future.....i want to make a difference in the wold.....and this is way i feel we can do this "
"As Dragons we can have more influence to help our cause both with sword and now with quill "
" i would like you all to have say in this .....please speak up ......so far both Val and Appolo have spoken in favor of this....i will add my own vote to this"
Turning to look as Ashira " i know we havent talked about this but this could really help free Asildur and it's give it's people a free voice like we have here today "
Smiling at Val " i like the new Val.....i hope to keep hearing more of you "
" now lets hear the rest of you "
(posted by chris, whilst george is down at disney world)
Corialote and Amarth Monday June 4th, 2007 9:48:00 PM
Cori was quiet through most of the meal and still is quiet. This is a decision that the group has to make on their own and she cannot really add much to what has already been said anyways.
She slips her arm through Valdor's as he exits the tent. Leaning close she shakes her head. "Well...what do you think...how many will be willing to take the trials." She herself feels that she has only been proving herself the past couple of months that she has been with the group or has it been a year.
Once again she longs for her retirement and all the things that go with it.
Cosmo (Swords of Redemption) Monday June 4th, 2007 9:58:21 PM
Cosmo listens to the various Dragons speak of the Wildcards joining their "Dragon" group. He also hears the various questions and responses from the soon to be Dragons and the the other group that is being asked to join.
He sits quietly thinking about what has been said. Cosmo joins the Wildcards when Rigging summons the Wildcards to his table. He remains quiet, but as the Wildcards start to discuss becoming Dragon, he puts in his 2 cents.
"Rigging, we haven't even cleaned up our own backyard yet. We leave a lot of loose ends if we are sent off performing these tasks to become Dragons. The biggest being that we haven't solidified the port city we are trying to establish."
"It would also be nice to know where we will stand in the Dragon heirarchy. Are we going to just be a tool that these guys use? Are we going to have a say in what we do? In what direction the Dragons go?"
"There also seems to be some different opinions amongst the Dragons on whether we are ready or not. Are we getting ourselves in the midst of a political struggle among the top Dragons?"
Cosmo sits back down and says one final thing, "I am abstaining from voting right now. I want to hear more from my comrades and possibly from the other groups."
Arien (Grey Knight/Windhorn Hamlet) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:10:13 PM
Arien smiles slightly as Monthor responds with all the enthusiasm that he normally does. When Izen speaks though the elven mage's face grows serious once more. After a moments consideration Arien speaks, "I hope that these...tests would be to measure our strengths and to ensure that we are powerful enough to step up to the dragon's level as it were. Otherwise I'm not sure that I approve of the testing, after all will a test make one more devoted to the good? Will it make one more a hero that one already is? Perhaps through that person's actions but I feel that those deeds already slept in their breast, awaiting the time when they were needed. But aye I will vote for the Grey Knights to become members of the Consortium."
Jova Kon (Grey Knight/Windhorn Hamlet) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:25:10 PM
Jova sits patiently waiting an answer. What comes next was far from wehat he expected. He had assumed these people were well versed in politics, and the intrigue behind the scenes. It seemed however they were all of royal blood, expecting obedience from their lessers.
Looking sown at his plate of meat, he has no appetite. What made this group so important? Why did they feel their offer was impossible to ignore?
Jova wanted, always esteemed to become a Dragon. A part of the Horde. Thats what the dragons people were called where he was from, the Horde. They were the ones that helped the good dsragons over come evil. Shaking his head, slowly from side to side, the others words slowly sink in. Jova was never considered the brightest star in the sky.
Could the Consortium be the same thing as the Horde. After hearing the tales he was sure of it. And now he stood there, questioning the group who he most wanted to be a part of. Dumbfounded at the coincidence he sits motionless.
Ashira (Swords of Redemption) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:45:00 PM
Ashira listens carefully to the conversation going around, never once interupting. The faintest smile forms as Ari voices his opinion, and it broadens when Val speaks up.
She shakes her head in disagreement when Bart voices speaks of the Sword's role in freeing the Emperor. She lays a gentle hand on the warrior's shoulder. "Bart, no one here doubts that we have done brave things...we wouldn't be here if they did. But I'm afraid you haven't rendered your story correctly my friend. The Platinum Dragons did indeed free the Emperor from his heartseed and we owe them a debt of gratitude for that one deed...if not for all the other things they have done for the Wold."
Ashira joins Rigging and the others at the table he has selected. She nods at Rigging's assesment as she finally raises her own voice. "All of you know me. And you know that my life will never truely be complete until I see the Wold free of Ga'al's taint. But I believe that Ari, Val and Rigging are right. Not only is joining the Dragon Consortium helpful to our cause, but it is the right thing to do." Smiling, she looks around for the others to say what they might.
Mordrid (Platinum Dragon) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:48:38 PM
Mordrid is not in the least bit suprised by the collective reaction of the candidates. He himself would have been prone to ask the same questions, had he not known Queen Claudia personally. The situation was about knowing one's place in the greater Wold.
Before exiting, he adds this, "there are NO rewards for joining the Consortium, despite what some of my fellows might have you believe. To join is to serve... unconditionally. You will forfit the lives that you have known, and you will be a servant of life. I think Ingrge said it well. Which in itself is testiment to how service to the Consortium changes one's out-look. I would not have you fooled. You will loose yourself, however, it's a small price to pay for immortality." The grey haired ranger winks, and smiles, as he enjoys the implications of the later statement.
Gunther (Emerald Dragon) Monday June 4th, 2007 10:53:09 PM
Listening to Ingrge go off, Gunther can't help but smile. "Remember, the Platinum dragons said many of de same tings about us not dat lont ago..." he says in a gentle tone. "If dey accept, dey vill find out vhat it's really like soon enough."
Val (Swords of Redemption) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 12:06:04 AM
She turns and does her best to keep her gaze from becoming angry or challenging. Mordrid didn't know. He couldn't have known what thoughts troubled her whenever she had time to stop and think. "I think this time I could tell the Consortium stories about forfiting life and losing oneself."
Val turned back to the conversation and tugged on the collar of her elven chain armor even though it would go no higher. Upon her neck were two tattoos all in white. She kept them covered as best she could but they contrasted greatly against her obsidian skin. It was the mark of the Father. She was chosen to be his general and one day she would have to face up to it. In one way or another. She could never forget what happened in the valley of life. Each time she looked in a mirror she was reminded that the face she wore was not her own. And each day it was harder and harder to remember what she looked like before. There were fundamental things she didn't know. Did her body age? Did she have an afterlife waiting for her? Could she have children? Why did she look as she did? Val took a deep breath and had a far away look in her eye for a moment before she rejoined the conversation.
Bart (sword) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 1:23:34 AM
I feel the same Cosmo, we have a lot of loose ends. Remember we did leave the Pirates to do our own thing. Still supported by the jack, but we are on our own. Now e stand on the edge to join another group. I want you to think that over. I have made my decission, I have allways been an opportunist, i see changes here not only to earn honor, to help the helpless, by Domi's will, but also to get more resources that can help us in our tasks. Along time ago I asked if we still had to fight Ga'al if defeafing his priests doesnt changed the balance on Wold, I still think it can change it. But i agreed to fight, to fight against the hartseed, being a believer of Ga'al must be a free choice not one made by society. If being a Dragon helps to achieve this goal, I will be a Dragon
K'Nara Tuesday June 5th, 2007 2:23:56 AM
"Come, Emerald Dragons," the leader of the group says, beckoning, "The Swords and the Grey Knights have much to discuss amongst themselves. Let us go to the great room." She takes Gunther's hand and leads the way to the Tower, to the large room on the first floor, where a huge oval table stands opposite a large fireplace that dominates the space. Above the fireplace is an animated portrait of a napping elven wizard, who snorts and sits up straight in the chair he'd been slouched in.
"What's this? What's this?" the spellcaster in the portrait demands in a quavering voice. "Ahhhh...it's you lot again! And you've brought friends, too..." The wizard nods to the Emerald Dragons and then to the Platinum Dragons as well.
K'Nara chuckles.
"For those who haven't had the pleasure," she announces--mostly for the benefit of the Platinum Dragons, "The illustrious Elven wizard in the portrait is Valor Jlacathra. He's graciously allowed us to hang his picture on our wall."
Nick (Platinum Dragons) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 3:03:16 AM This talk of Ga'al...
Nick takes a deep breath and stands. To the Swords, he says - "I understand your concerns about Ga'al and his persuasive priests. I had the misfortune to be... in Ga'al's presence on one occasion." He clears his throat, swallows, "It was not pleasant. And unfortunately, I suspect that, while his grip on the politics of Aisuldur has lessened, he now seeks to compensate by sending out his evangelists to convert the unwary all over the Wold." He looks toward the Grey Knights, also. "This is only one example the nature of the evil that we face, as I'm sure you're all aware. It's everywhere. And a lot of it is hidden. Bubbling under the surface of civilization or indeed basking within it, a wolf in a sheep's guise, gathering power, choosing it's moment to strike. Some of that evil will climb to dizzying heights within our very societies, and in order to combat it, we must also do the same. Becoming a Dragon will see you embroiled in all kinds of politics. You will find yourself rubbing shoulders with the rulers of the Wold. They hold many keys of power and information, and while they do not wish evil to spread, they are ever mindful of their ranks, hierarchies and protocols. The Dragon name is respected, even feared in some places. Doors will open for you that would otherwise be closed. Others have touched on the responsibilities and the dangers of becoming part of the Consortium, but it does have considerable advantages. You will be heard in those lofty places that are deaf to all but the mighty. "This is not an easy choice. The safety and well being of the Wold will rest on your shoulders. Your lives will be in danger, a normal life will be impossible, but you will not be alone. We work together. We help and support one another. Together we will defeat the endless terrors of the Wold."
He gives both groups a solumn bow, and leaves with the others so that talk can commence and decisions can be made. He hopes he didn't go on too long, or come across as some pompous old priest. Emotions and convictions had a tendency to come pouring out unbridled...
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 3:17:26 AM
The conversations and the questions have Olana feeling a little unnerved. She has been through this herself, and seeing it all unfold before her now just reminds her of her own decisions, and the nagging doubts and fears that went with it. Sensing Milo tugging at her cloak, she reaches for him and hugs him, while still watching the debate, a move decidedly better than chewing nervously on her braid.
When it comes time for them to leave the discussion, she is as eager as Milo is, not wanting to intrude on what was an important matter for the Swords and the Knights.
Lian Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:28:34 AM
Lian jumps up on Knara's orders and leaves the Swords and the Greys alone to decide.
Sonara Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:29:29 AM
The archer is still missing. Until the Emeralds move, and she appears out of nowhere to join them.
Lucia Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:31:24 AM
The sword speaks to the red-head. You think they can do what is necessary?
Valdor Tuesday June 5th, 2007 8:51:27 AM
Walking beside Cori, he replies,"Ah, they will be fine. It is a whole life change for them...especially the pirates. They have fought Ga'al so long, they have little experience with all the havoc of the rest of the Wold. They know it's there, they just haven't really faced it. Give them time and they will realize that they have a great chance here to do something bigger than than have been doing.
Times are changing, yet I see myself in young Appolo. Give him a purpose and he attacks it. He doesn't care about all the small questions. That was me way back. I didn't need anyone to tell me every little detail. Of course, my compulsiveness got us into lots of trouble when we were younger, but I always had Mordrid around to bail me out, along with so many other great people.
Some are not ready, but they will be soon enough. They won't survive long if they aren't. Wait til they have to fight dragons..."
Ari (swords) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 10:13:22 AM
"I am leaning in the yes direction, but as always I have reservations about how we as a group react to things. I expect that some of us" a brief pause as Ari looks around and eyes each of the swords, " might have to learn how to either hold our tongues, or choose less harsh words.
It is apparent to me that we may be destined for things far greater than we ever imagined. It is only now that I may be starting to understand my parents talk of building a better weapon. For we are the weapons that can stop Ga'al and his influence. But why should we stop with only Ga'al. I believe we can help this alliance that the Emporer has wrought by joining the Consortum and making our own alliances with people who want to see us free of the heart seed, regardless of what land or politics they come from, or even strengthening what has been started by the Emporer.
Even though we haven't found our port city just yet, imagine if we have our headquarters at the city and it's know we belong? What kind of trade might it bring for the city? What other benefits might come with that which will keep us aligned, but operating indepently from the Jack?"
(ooc we can stay here for further conversation or move to our board, doesn't bother me)
Onrad Tuesday June 5th, 2007 10:42:56 AM
Onrad, catching Valdor's comment, strolls over to him.
"Valdor, we've never done this, but what about setting the destruction of the High Temple in Aisildur City and the bringing of the High Priest to justice as the Swords' first task? I'm confident that the Free-States League as well as the Dragon Council would see fit to finance the operation.
"I see this not as a lure, but as a comfort. The Swords need to know that we do indeed still care about their regional situation. In fact, it may be time to try to clean up several regional situations.
"The Grey Knights as well as other regions and groups have been facing growing groups of Sons of Dread for years now. I'm wondering if we couldn't task the Knights with taking out the leader of the Sons of Dread. What do you think?
"We've never given out any information about missions, etc. before acceptance before. If it eases the transition, and they know they will be given the resources to carry out the mission, it might encourage them to take the step to join us as well as give them encouragement.
"My worry is that it would be taken as manipulation or a cheap carrot stick to pull them in."
Onrad looks up at his comrade and for a moment, sees the legend and the hero instead of the person.
::Odd,:: He thinks. ::Most people see the icon first. What a weird perspective on the Wold we have because of position only. Ingrge has it right. The true heroes are the normal citizens who manage life without all this.::
Tratain Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:19:53 AM
Tratain sits quietly and listens to the discussions going on around him. "He says to his friends, I for one would like to accept thier offer and join the consortium. Being a protector I have devoted myself to the greater good most of my life. I fight so that other are not required or forced to do so. Over the years the scope of what we have done has increased, I started out alone doing what I could, then I join the Hamleteers and suddenly Things got a little bigger. The same happened when we started called ourselves the Grey Knights and working for Lord Arrak. I think this would be a good next step."
Appolo d20+14=34 Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:26:14 AM
Appolo glides silently up behind Valdor,Cori and Onrad."hello you three.Nice day.Great breakfast don't you think.'he sats once he is right behind them.
Monthor Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:50:50 AM
Monthor respond's to Onrad's comments in between bits from his breakfast meal....
" We were going to do that anyway. "
(Onrad and Valdor are outside beyond Monthor's hearing-SteveH)
Izen (Grey Knights) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 12:20:47 PM
Izen watched many of the heroes departing the tent and motioned for the Grey Knights to gather near. Eyeing the Dragons as they left over the shoulders of his companions, Izen spoke in low tones.
"I don't want to be misunderstood. Joining the Dragon Consortium is one of the greatest honors anyone could achieve in this lifetime. If I thought myself worthy of it, I ...." He hesitated. "Well, as I say, there is no greater honor, and a great honor it is to accept."
The halfling shook his head as he continued. "But we, as a group, have been together for such a short time! And in that time, what have we done to deserve this honor? Serving Lord Patrark? He is a dragon himself, but we don't know whether he would condone our joining the Consortium. His methods, and reasons, are his own."
"And what of our own actions? We certainly did not end up serving the greater good in the Red Hills, when we slew the enchanted giant leader. We were, perhaps, no better than bullies with the acting troupe. And even with the Umber Hulks, we allowed the innocent to be killed through our choice of methods."
Izen sighed. "There is much in my own past of which I am not proud. I had hoped that serving Lord Patrarch would restore some measure of my lost honor. Now the greatest of all honors is offered to us! I feel we are not deserving. Perhaps those who offered know and understand better than I do. But, for my part, I feel that we cannot truly accept until we have spoken with Lord Patrarch and either gained his consent to join or be released from his service, and until we have been tested and found worthy."
"What say the rest of you?"
Ve Mundr Tuesday June 5th, 2007 12:50:16 PM
Ve Mundr looks up over his book towards Onrad, "I do not think that a wise course of action. Both tasks noble and good in thier own right, but I would ask why they have not already done so. Why have we not? The Tasks are not about prowess and strength they are about the Wold stage and what it takes to stand upon it. I feel the tasks should reflect this. The hidden intricacies of politics on the larger stage as well as the enemies who will come to light as the candidates come into their notice."
"I have no specific task in mind I just feel a sack and grab does not prepare them for what being a Dragon is truly about. I certainly do not think they should told what tasks my be used to further determine thier readiness for such burdens that will be placed on thier shoulders. They should search their souls, thier companions and decide if this is a path they would like to proceed down. They should also be made fully aware that saying yes now does not mean they will become Dragons."
Monthor Tuesday June 5th, 2007 2:17:28 PM
Iz me friend.... you need to understand that all any of us can do, is our best. Our hearts have always been pure. Our methods, although rough at times, have always been used for the greater good. We're not gods little buddy. We make mistakes. We learn from them and do better the next time. Had we not stopped the Umber Hulks, using the best way we knew how at the time, all of those people would have died. We did our best and next time, we'll do better. The acting troup were threatening us. We would have been justified to kill them all but instead we stopped them, make sur they were who they said they were and then we let them go. No one got killed and no one got more then a few lumps and bruises for their trouble.
Let the Dragons test us. We'll prevail. That's what the Knights do. And as far as THE Dragon goes... we can deal with him later. Let's pass these tests first.
Nezamil Tuesday June 5th, 2007 6:22:56 PM
Towering over the others in the tent....the 9'4" dwarf listens keenly to the many sides of the ongoing debate
Adding his voice "This is an honor we cannot take lightly.....whether we accept or not....or we feel we are ready or not.....i look at the Platnuim and Emerald Dragons and they are a mixed bunch.....they had their doubts too when they were put in this position.....but what brings them together is the cause they fight for...and their continued quest for a better Wold.......are we ready for this ??....when will we be ready ???.....these opurtunity's don't grow on tree's"
"The path i walk is in Domi's steps .....in my travels he led me to many places in this battle againist Ga'als forces......he led me to join with the pirates ......which has led us all to this point and the choices we can make right here in this tent.....think of the impact we could make with the membership in the Dragon consortium"
" I don't have a need to be a Dragon......but we have put ourselves in this position by what we have done in the past.....the Dragons have recognized that.....you better believe the other side has too.....and they won't invite us to breakfast!!.....they'll try and feed us to something as breakfast !!"
"By Domi i just believe this is too good of an opurtunity to pass up no matter what we hafta do "
Onrad [DM Jerry] Tuesday June 5th, 2007 7:57:48 PM
"Ve, I agree with you. However, I have noticed something in common about all three groups...including the Emeralds. All three have a difficulty that the Storms did not have: an ongoing struggle that was regional in nature, but global in scope.
The EDs have Parnoth and a homeland held under seige by him. The Swords have the religion of Ga'al to confront. The more difficult part of saving their country remains, confronting those incredible powerful priests. The Knights are more like the Storms in that they have had on again, off again conflicts with the Sons of Dread, but their homeland is free.
The Talons initially balked a bit at our invitation as well. I think it is because their homeland is not free. That is why the Swords have doubts. They simply cannot go save this group or that group and leave their homeland in captivity of mind with those evil heartseeds.
I'm just thinking that defeating the priests of Aisildur IS INDEED a political situation. There will be national repercussions as well as Woldwide repercussions if they can free their homeland.
The same, in a way, with Windhorn. If they can strike a critical blow to that group, it will help Cinnamon Valley, Crescent Valley, The Scab Dwarves, The Kingdom of New Elenna, and others.
See a normal adventuring group of note works for years to achieve a goal like freeing a nation. A Dragon Group takes out in one step. Cause we have to move on to other calls for help.
Why haven't we done these things? Well, in the case of Parnoth, he's been "acting" as an ally in recent years to discourage us and other fires have burned hotter. Aisildur, we did go in to affect, and we freed the royal family, the emperor, and his household. That has sat for a time now, as they have learned of what freedom of mind means and they have opposed their own religion pretty effectively in the last year or so making treaties, and alliances across the peninsula. So we did go in there. We also struck a great blow to the Sons of Dread a few years back during the Year of Ascension. Usually, they have stayed in smaller groups, so that other groups of heroes could effect change one group at a time. No one has ever found a center of the group however, nor identified their hidden leader. That would be a good first task for the Grey Knights as they have experience with them.
My thoughts anyway. As Coordinator of the Consortium, Valdor's glorified secretary you might say, that is my recommendation to him. Speak your mind though as you have. You know we need all minds here to accomplish the most good.
Let me ask you however, what task would you recommend for their first of two tests?
[OOC, this is intended to be read, BTW. Though none of the Swords or Knights are close by, the players can see the reasoning behind the tasks they may be given as their first test.
BTW, in this meeting, feel free to post a second time if you "need" to. Don't post 15 times a day. That's not fair to those who don't have that level of time right now. But if it helps push things forward a bit, sure. post twice.]
Horvis Tuesday June 5th, 2007 9:06:30 PM
The centaur scrapes at the ground with a hoof, clearly thinking about the offer received from the Dragon Consortium. Horvis had heard rumours about them during his years of wandering. And he certainly didn't expect to get invited to join, having so recently joined the Knights.
"Monthor. I'm with Izen on this. We've barely spent much time together as a group. Like you, I'm sure that we can excel in any test but we might need some time before we can work together to greatest effect."
Draax (Grey Knights) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 9:53:14 PM
Having sat quickly listening to the others, Draax adds his opinion. "When the group was originally formed and as young adventurers, we were hoping that one day our deeds would merit an invitation to join the Dragon Consortium. The group was dedicated to making a living at changing some of the wrong things in the wold and making them right. I know that half of our group has only just started working together, but think the original spirit of the group remains.
To give a little history of this group as far as the Dragons are concern. Half of the members of the Grey Knights formerly the Hamleteers have always supported the consortium and have worked with or for members of the consortium a few time, although the consortium might have use non-members to steer the group in a certain direction. There has been many crucial events in the wold that the Hamleteers were right in the middle of and we were vital to the successful outcome.
Basically, what I am saying is that for some reason, this group finds itself in the middle of most of the wold changing events. Maybe not on the same levels as the dragons, but our actions at times has been a big reason for the successes. As I see it we have always been associated with the consortium, only we were on the outside looking it. I think it is time for us to move inside. The only thing I see that will change is the level of the tasks that we will be expert to take on, but we would probably still be part of them even if we were not part of the consortium. So that long winded little speech of mine just says that I think we should accept the invitation."
SteveH Tuesday June 5th, 2007 10:19:00 PM
(OOC:For everyone involved:the characters will be at least partially familiar, if not completely, with the Dragon groups. They would know that only Valdor and Mordrid and a couple of inactives(Jandar and Roosko) are still involved with the Platinum Dragons who used to be the Gold Dragons. The Storm Dragons, who joined together with the Golds, have only Jus, Nonam, and Onrad left. All of the others with them now have joined along the way after they were already Dragons, so don't let that be an issue. Your characters would know this, even if you, as players, do not.)
Ashira (Swords of Redemption) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:47:53 PM
Ashira looks over at Rigging and Mykael, interested in what they might add to the conversation.
Gunther (Emerald Dragon) Tuesday June 5th, 2007 11:53:40 PM
Leaving the initiates to their discussions, Gunther quickly wipes his mouth and hands and then joyfully accompanies K'nara to the Tower. He openly laughs at the portrait, almost forgetting that it was still here. "Too bad de dragon didn't destroy dat..." he mutters loudly. Motioning for K'nara to sit, Gunther stands behind her and begins to massage her shoulders, his strong hands working out the knots. He looks over at Lian and smiles. "Vell...do you tink dey'll accept? Dey're an odd lot, aren't dey?" Gunther laughs openly at his wit as he wonders what force other than the fates could draw together humans, elves and an orc.
Bart Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:37:43 AM
Mykael, Cosmo what is your opinion? Nezamil, Val, Ashira, Rigging, Appolo and me want to accept Ari is leaning to yes but still has some doubts as i do as well.
Mykael Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:36:04 AM
Sitting quietly observing while in deep thought about the Swords, Mykael finally steps forward to the table with the assembled group.
"I am new the to the Swords. Only Cosmo, is newer. I joined for adventure and because I was informed your goal was just. Many of you dont know this, but before I decided to join you, I researched the group as a whole and as individuals. Now that I have gotten to know each of you on a more personal level and have begun to trust you all, and call you friends. I will speak freely. I cant say that the information that gained before I met all of you was totally accurate, since I had limited resources at my disposal. I can say that the goal WAS and still IS just. I know some about the consortium, but mostly only whispers. However, it seems that joining them should help us to achieve the goal. We may be pulled away to assist others in their goals if we join and that is the price for gaining more help toward our cause."
Shaking his head for a minute as the words Ingrge, one he has somewhat patterned his skills after, rattle through his head. Words he cant quite understand.
"Ingrge is wrong. The little people are not heros because they toil away in thier normal lives striving for happiness and survival. Heros are the ones that protect them. Those that willing meet overwhelming odds and face down evil and tyranny. Heros are those that put thier lives in danger for others, whether it is known or not. And not for glory, cash, or women. Its for an ideal, a belief in right and wrong, good vs. evil."
"Whether we are ready or not, I face the challenge. Where or what, the evil is, I will face it. I will join the Consortium and work within it, as I do within the Swords, as long as this ideal is upheld."
"I question some of the Swords devotion to this ideal. I am not sure if all of you feel as I do. Perhaps some of you are blinded by your personal hatreds toward Ga'al or your own selfishness for your homeland. I say this because, I didnt see the as much passion in some of you, in our recent events against the Yuan-Ti and in helping those on the island. Perhaps I am wrong. I say this as a friend and not as a condemnation, but merely to ask each of you to search your souls for your true path in life and for the reasonings behind it."
"I would like to add, joining the Consortium will have horrid effects on your personal life. Not that we have much of one now. Devoting ones life to the just causes doesnt leave much time for a family life. All the groups here call thier groups a family, and that is because they dont have the time to make a normal one of thier own. Even the married folks are inside the group. Being an adventure or hero isnt for parents, in my opinion. So if you are truly wanting in that area, I suggest you think long and hard about this."
"Aisildur isnt the only place in the Wold, it seems we are being offered a change to help many, which will include Aisildur."
"I cast my vote to join."
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:47:52 AM
Away from the meeting, Olana wags a finger at Gunther, before saying 'Good morning!' to the elf Valor in the portrait.
Jus Wednesday June 6th, 2007 5:28:46 AM
Jus listens to the discussions at breakfast, deliberating whether to share his thoughts. As the Dragons leave, he hangs around a few minutes more, listening to the candidate group discussions. As he tarries, he starts to feel that he is intruding in the privacy. So much personal feelings and concerns are being expressed... all valid. He shouldn't stay any longer.
As he leaves, Jus stops and allows himself to say a few words. "The other Dragons have said what they believe. You'll notice that they don't all say the same thing. We are a group, but we haven't lost who we are as individuals. Some joined for the power, some to increase knowledge, some because it was the right thing to do. Although there are a plethora of reasons, we all became Dragons.
"For me..." Jus chuckles. "I was going to say that I wanted to make a difference in the Wold, but I really just thought it would be fun.
"However, what *I* think you really need to know, is that, as a Dragon, you affect the Wold. A Dragon's actions can either make the Wold a better place, or have terrible, lasting effects. By becoming Dragons you step into a higher responsibility with greater rewards (for you and others) paired with far-reaching consequences. Save people, save nations, save the Wold.
"With this decision, you shape your own future. As Dragons, you'll shape the future of the Wold."
Izen (Grey Knights) d2=1 Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:00:02 AM
Izen listened to the others. He frowned, and tossed his coin in the air again.
Heads.
"All right," he assented. "We just need to be clear about what we're agreeing to. We're agreeing to be tested--to be judged whether we're worthy of joining the Consortium. If we succeed, and prove ourselves worthy and honorable, then the decision is clear. And if we fail--then the decision is also clear. At least we will have had the honor of trying."
Izen looked at Horvis. "Death before dishonor," he said. It sounded more plea than challenge.
Monthor Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:16:10 AM
In between bites.
" Works for me. Let's get tested then. "
Juliander (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:40:15 AM
Overwhelmed by the sudden turn his life has taken, the bard sits quietly near Monthor, contemplating the last couple of decisions that led him up to this moment. Unmistakeably he cannot determine where he went so unimagineably wrong so as to invite this kind of responsibility upon himself. Looking over at the dwarf he smiles... and then begins laughing. Imitating Monthor in speech, tone, and voice, "Works for me. Let's get tested then." Laughing again, he peers at Monthor through tear laden eyes, "I'm not sure you realize what we're all getting into here... but gods... lets get tested? Sure... at least it will be a story to tell later on."
Milo (Emerald Dragons) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:43:18 AM
Wistfully hoping that they could get back to business as usual, Milo silently stalks beside Olana, wondering what a world with three dragon groups will be like. Speaking aloud almost involuntarily, to nobody in particular, "At least we'll be able to share the workload."
Jova Kon (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:00:58 PM
Jova stands next to Horvis as their little group has their talks. No stranger to danger, jova sees this as just another life experience. The only concern is his decision may affect the lives of others as well.
"It was just a few months back that you all invited me in to advenure with you. Before that i was the everyday 'peasant' as theDragon guy had pointed out. I did go hungry, and i did have to worek for my money. I learned alot traveling as a wagonmaster in caravans, taversing the land.
"What I do know is ordinary people dont care about all this save the world crap. They just want to live and raise their children. It is up to those with the adventuring spirit to take up that mantle.
"I cast my lot when I joined the Knights, so I renew that vow today. If that coinsides with the Consortium, then so be it. I go where Tratain goes. So my vote is yes."
Lian Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:12:01 PM
The monk/Hand just sits to one side of the group, watching and waiting for folks to speak with him.
Lucia Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:14:43 PM I could use a polish.
Sonara Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:15:15 PM
Appears in the kitchens for a glass of honey wine.
Onrad [DM Jerry] Wednesday June 6th, 2007 1:58:09 PM
Onrad goes back upstairs to the tent and says, "When both groups have made their decisions, let me know and I'll try to get everyone together."
He bows formally and heads to the stairs again.
Valdor d20+28=32 Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:08:50 PM
Valdor senses Appolo sneak, but still jumps anyway. He grins and says,"Shouldn't you be in there in the decision makong process? Or do you grow bored easily and don't like the politics? I can understand that for sure."
Jus Wednesday June 6th, 2007 2:18:38 PM
Jus mingles with the other Dragons, waiting for the decisions to come.
Ve Mundr Wednesday June 6th, 2007 4:32:13 PM
Ve listens to Onrad, his book on his lap so to provide the an his full attention. "I can find little fault with your reasoning I have to admit. Most I wanted to object to the hinting of what the tasks may entail before they had discussed acceptance or not."
"To tasks I think what might be lingering on a high level Since the Fea Return. What longer ramifications has that caused. Investigation into this might be one. The Investigation to find the true power behind the Sons of Dread is a worthy task. I am not so keen on the destruction of the Ga'al main temple. Not for any love of Ga'al of course, but mostly from a lack of knowledge on the repurcussions of such an action. I don't think they should be asked to do so as a test, just so we can find out what the repurcussions are."
"To the Parnoth thing, I agree complicated but holding up that he has been acting as an ally is very thin. He is evil, plain and simple. I thought it an error to rescue him afew months back, but that is past on not worth rehashing. The matter is complex as stated."
"What if we looked at the hardest aspects of being a dragon and came up with at least one task for each group to that end. Diplomacy and politics. Valdor," Ve looks over to the warrior with a smile.
"Do you think it is fair to say the hardest part about being a Dragon is non combative situations. The political changing and subtle landscapes to walk."
"Surely there is a truce or treaty needed to be made somewhere in the Wold between not so like minded nations or clans. Perhaps the leaders recognize this, but are afraid to act because of repurcussions from within thier own ranks. The Swords or Knights could arrange the nuetrality, keep the peace of the conference and act as the mediators and arbitrators themselves."
Draax (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 5:11:17 PM
Draax smiles at Izen's comments, "I doubt if it could be simplier than that. If we pass the test(s), we will prove we belong. If we do not pass and we survive, we will know that we need more experience. Sounds good to me."
Corialote and Amarth Wednesday June 6th, 2007 7:56:48 PM
Having her attention focused upon Valdor, her love. She had not even been aware of the approach of Appolo till he started to speak and Valdor moved. As she spun, her hands were already passing in a series of gestures and draconic flowed from her lips in short clips.
She just barely had time as the last word rolled from her mouth and with Valdor's comment to bring her pointing finger up and towards the sky. A sizzling bolt of electricity arced its way out and into the sky to pass harmlessly, unless something that been flying over head.
Her eyes harden as she taps her foot upon the ground. "Don't you know that it is bad manners to sneak upon a lady...especially one like myself." She is only able to hold that hard look for about seven minutes till it slips off and she lets a smile appear. "A good day till you get fried and then breakfast does not really matter." Looking to Valdor she shakes her head. "Your friends play at dangerous games...hope you don't want to join them." Her eyes twinkle as she speaks and she has other thoughts on her mind than casting spells when it came to Valdor.
Not caring she brushed her lips to his and then deepened the kiss, breaking off only after a good three minutes had passed. "Been needing to do that." Looking back to Appolo she graces him with another smile.
Monthor Wednesday June 6th, 2007 8:18:29 PM
Again, in between bites...
" Let's call Onrad back then and tell him we're interested..... ONRAD!!!!! "
Horvis Wednesday June 6th, 2007 8:58:37 PM
Even though he continues to tap the ground with one hoof, betraying his nervousness, the centaur is in agreement with Monthor.
"Aye. We shall be tested."
Nick Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:29:14 PM
Nick is pacing back and forth slowly, listening to the conversation held by the other Consortium members on what the Knights and the Swords might face.
"There's always a chance of something unexpected rearing its ugly head, also," Nick adds. "More often than not, our paths are chosen for us without much say in the matter."
He's going to keep tight-lipped on the subject of politics. Ve had mentioned Ga'al and Parnoth, and Nick had no doubt as to who would be on top of his personal list. Ah, complicated it all was, as had already been said.
He wanders over to Jus. It's possible that he maybe mistaken, but he senses a change in the elf since the last time they met. More introverted, perhaps? "So, how has the Wold been treating you, my friend?" he asks.
Val Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:40:16 PM
With nothing more to say Val sits there and waits for those who have not decided to keep thinking it over.
Ari (Swords) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 9:46:49 PM
"personal life, bah! We haven't had much of a personal life since the priest thru his red scarf at our first member in the beginning!
But we realized that soon enough shortly there after. So having a personal life is not something I'm worried about. But I am trying to give the rest of my family the ability to have that."
Ari continues to wait to see what Rigging has to say.
Aeralia (Emerald Dragons) Wednesday June 6th, 2007 10:54:34 PM
Aeralia continues to sit silently as the Emeralds and Platinums give their speeches, and the questions of the Knights and Swords are answered (or belittled). She smiles briefly to Appolo, though says nothing, before he heads to the exit.
After K'nara says her last bit, Aeralia continues to sit and listen for a minute or two, before obediently standing and exiting the door, as the bladesinger had asked.
She stands near the open flaps of the tent, looking in, lost in thought. She wondered what she would have done in their place, should she have been given the choice they had now. For the sorceress, joining just sort of happened. She was in the right place, and assisted the Emeralds with a task, and they just hadn't asked her to leave, and before she knew it she was made a Dragon.
K'Nara Thursday June 7th, 2007 1:53:18 AM
"Anyone with half a brain in their head is going to take a peek under the dinner table before eating the feast set upon it." K'Nara says by way of a homespun homily. "Let's just give 'em some time and see what happens." She is extremely mellow thanks to the magic fingers of Gunther.
Onrad [DM Jerry] Thursday June 7th, 2007 5:10:22 AM
"Monthor, I still see some haven't decided. Let me know when you have a total consensus one way or the other, my new friend. I think you'll agree that is needed."
Onrad pats him on the shoulder to let him know he is not worried and smiles giving him a light squeeze.
Jus Thursday June 7th, 2007 7:09:14 AM
"The hardest tasks?" Jus ponders, to Ve's question. "I would say when I realized the world isn't only black and white decisions. When sometimes you have to choose between the grays. It can easily fill one with doubt. That's been the hardest."
Jus watches Nick approach, curious what's up. When Nick asks how things have been, Jus gives him a puzzled look. For a brief moment, Jus isn't sure if Nick is serious. Shaking his head as if to clear the cobwebs, Jus answers.
"Sorry, sir Nick," Jus says. "Its been rough. I made one of those gray decisions when others saw black and white. Most of my time has been off-the-map, so to speak."
Feeling awkward for saying this, Jus quickly adds, "but it is nice to be in the real world again."
It may have felt awkward to say, but it came out surprisingly easy. For whatever reason, Jus has always been put at ease by Father Nicholas.
Lian Thursday June 7th, 2007 11:23:04 AM
The elf shrugs at Knara. "I only think one group will do the tasks, sadly."
Appolo Thursday June 7th, 2007 11:41:53 AM
Appolo smiles at Valdor and Corialote"ah mi'aldy how I am suppowed to catch one without sneaking up on,bedies I would consider it a great honour anda privalige to be killed by sucha beautiful and powerful woman such as yourself."Then replying to Valdor"Oh I daid my piece people just ry to hard to amke things complicated..Beside I knew you'd asks us to jion sooner ot later.Wasn't that big of surprise to me.I mean after you and K'nara show up out of no were,they send the High Lord Mayor to pick us up.Kind of gave things away>So know I've been expecting this for awhile and the anser id yes we'll jion and no we're not ready.and won't be until we'are a dragon group.Not really much to discuss,just say yes and get on with it.'Appolo then pruduces an applea rether calmly begins to eat.He takes a couple of bites and watches as Corialote kisses Valdor deeply and passionately.He stops eating and says"Besides there are much more important hings in this wold,then becominga Dragon group and jioing the consortium or fighting G'aal.Yes much more important."He says witha wink. and begins ro move off.
Izen (Grey Knights) Thursday June 7th, 2007 6:10:03 PM
"Who hasn't piped in?" Izen looked around him. "I'm in, Monthor, Jova Kon, Horvis, Draax, Tratain, Juliander, and Arien? Am I leaving someone out, or counting someone who hasn't spoken?"
Draax (Grey Knights) Thursday June 7th, 2007 6:27:58 PM
Turning to Izen, "That is everyone; we are all in agreement to be tested."
Nezamil Thursday June 7th, 2007 8:12:57 PM
The 9'4" dwarf grabs a large mug of juice and sips it quietly.
Observing his fellow Wildcards and the Grey Knights Nezamil [i]"both groups feel unsure and unworthy of such an honor as this .....but both groups have forged forward at every turn.....they stand up and fight where others won't or cannot......lend their strength to those in need of it......we see ourselves as wanderers....searching for something....and finally we have found something and we cannot grasp it's signifigance.......were the Gold's and Emeralds like this too ??....perhaps it's a role they grew into......if so then there is hope for both groups and for the Wold for that matter....."ponders Nezamil ....."Domi grant all those present courage and faith in themselves" prays the large Cleric
Rigging -Swords of Redemption Thursday June 7th, 2007 8:29:26 PM
Listening to the ongoing discussion at the table again adds his voice
"you each have a voice here......please freely speak up and state your veiws and opinions.....they are all equaly important!!"
"Being of Dragon status is something you must have confidence in ......because those who have need of us will look up and expect that.....they will rely on our strength and courage to see them thru dark times"
" some of you spoke of having no real personal life......i say this is our personal life.....we all chose to live this way for different reasons......we all had cjances to live quiet normal lives ....yet here we are......i would live no other life or change any of my choices " as he smiles at Ashira
" So think of all those things that were said here today by everyone.....think about it.....then make your choice "
(posted by Chris while George is off visiting Winnie the Pooh)
Cosmo (Swords of Redemption) Thursday June 7th, 2007 9:56:26 PM
"Rigging I do have confidence in my own abilities and the abilities of all the Wildcards. You are our leader and if you feel we can best serve our own personal goals by joining with the dragons, then so be it."
"I will cast my vote with Rigging and the Wildcards."
Mordrid Thursday June 7th, 2007 10:56:36 PM
Mordrid raises his mug in support of Milo, "Agreed!"
The old ranger shifts in his chair. His back aches.
Arien (Grey Knights) Friday June 8th, 2007 12:34:05 AM
"Indeed Draax, I suppose all that remains is to inform Valdor of our choice."
Arien shifts a bit in his seat, crossing his legs and takes a drink of water.
Bart Friday June 8th, 2007 1:04:31 AM
I have made my choice let us join
Nick (Platinum Dragons) Friday June 8th, 2007 1:18:53 AM
Nick nods at Jus's comments and speaks quietly. "Walking against the wind is never easy. Is this something you still face? If so, I'd hate to see you face it alone, Jus. Whatever it is, at the very least, I offer discretion and a sympathetic ear if you need it." He casts a glance toward Onrad and Nonam. If there was a problem, he'd have gone to them first and no doubt got their support. Something they don't agree on? Hmmm, or maybe something personal...
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Friday June 8th, 2007 1:31:34 AM
Olana blows a stray length of hair away from her face. "Lian, you're such an optimist," she says with a wolfish grin.
K'Nara Friday June 8th, 2007 1:43:53 AM
The chestnut-maned blade singer gives Mordrid a smile.
"You probably need a masseuse," she says with good humor, "I'd lend you mine...but I'm greedy." K'Nara winks and continues to enjoy Gunther's backrub.
Ashira Friday June 8th, 2007 2:01:56 AM
Returning Rigging's smile, Ashira chimes in. "I have few regrets about the life I have lived. I have no doubt that becoming a dragon will add many more challenges, but I welcome them. Without challenge I wouldn't be who I am now."
Gunther Friday June 8th, 2007 2:03:36 AM
Giving K'nara a quick kiss on the cheek, Gunther chuckles. "Besides...I don't do de men...'cus I am von." He laughs and continues his massage, slowly working his way down K'nara's muscular back.
Valdor Friday June 8th, 2007 10:10:01 AM
All Valdor can do is chuckle at Appolo's brashness. He looks down and shakes his head while smiling. 'So much like someone else from twenty years ago,' the warrior thinks to himself. So much indeed...
Onrad Friday June 8th, 2007 10:41:11 AM
Onrad pulls out his satchel and starts to read some of the documents and articles about the consortium he's collected lately for the Platinum Dragon Museum he's planning.
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Dragon Consortiums and Councils
--from the musings of Golden Surevoice
You ask of dragon groups, and I must ask of you, "What do you mean when you speak of Dragon groups?" There are two groups or organizations if you will that might have some meaning to you. One more likely than the other; for they are frequently out in the Wold and visibly interact with the populace on a daily basis. This is the group known as the Dragon Consortium.
The Dragon Consortium has always and still does consist of groups of elite adventurers whom have reached a certain level of renown in the Wold. Some of the Wold's greatest and best loved heroes were members of Dragon Groups that were part of the Consortium. Alas, some of the Wold's greatest Villains have also been consortium members.
At one time there were quite a few Groups within the Consortium. There were the White Dragons, but no one knows what happened to them. The Red Dragons and Greens are still around, but since the ascension, they are not very active in things and so are now known as the Red Wyrms and the Green Wyrms. The Gold Dragons are still active and if you are lucky you may run into them in the city... "Ah that Valdor is a mighty warrior. And Joe Hand, now there is a sad story... Oh! Now where was I? Ah yes. There is also a new group that has been honored with the Dragon moniker. That would be the Storm Dragons. Now there is an odd group. Wild ones from what I can tell. They have a mage, Nonam, I believe his name is that has multi-colored hair, or at least he did at one time. And I hear they have a Drow member as well. Their leader Gareth is impressive as well. Oops sorry, sometimes I get a bit carried away. That brings me to the Black Dragons. Well, let me just say that, they still consider themselves part of the Consortium, even though the rest of the groups kicked them out. They are not very nice folk. That Byron would rather kill you than... ah well never you mind about that.
Now there are usually between 4 and 6 Dragon status groups active in the Consortium at most times, so you can see that since the Ascension, there have been a few vacancies in the ranks, so to speak. I hear however that there are several adventuring groups that are thinking about trying to step up and fill the ranks. Often if you hear names of heroes being called on or cheered for they are part of a group that could be close.
Anyway the Consortium and its members aid in protecting the Wold from evil and aid the leaders in keeping the peace and taking care of business that no one else can take care of. In general their decisions are to the benefit of the Wold. The groups all meet several times a year to discuss the matters of import and are sometimes called together for special meetings as the Consortium head deigns necessary.
The other organization that bears the moniker of "dragon group" is much larger and much more dangerous. It also can be much less predictable in its decisions. This group is called The Council of Dragons. And it is exactly that. It is a gathering of real dragons of all colors gems and metals. No one is quite sure what goes on at these meetings, well, that's not totally true. Valdor Dragonstone, and the other Gold Dragons are honorary members of the Council, so they might could tell you something, but as these meeting only occur in dire emergency and from what I would guess aren't very pleasant, I am not at all sure they could tell you much. I am sure you have heard just how well different dragons get along...
Hmm, perhaps the social nature of real dragons is a good topic to ponder.
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Archival notes by Cornelius, Librarian. 2nd rank. Plateau City Royal Vaults.
This article shows the times we lived in immediately after the Year of Ascension. The Gold Dragons and Platinum Dragons have merged into one group and are shortly to retire. The Storm Dragons have mostly retired, with only a few remaining in a semi-active status. The Platinum Dragons have done extensive recruiting of late with the retirement of Joe Hand and others of the original Gold Dragon group. A new group has joined the Consortium: The Emerald Dragons, formerly the Emerald Talons. So the landscape is changing in the organization as of late.
[updated by Jerry on 2007JUN08]
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[I believe this is the first time this one has seen the light of day. Not even sure who wrote it. ;) Just in my files.]
Lian Friday June 8th, 2007 10:51:53 AM
The monk smiles at Olana. "Optimist? I think I'll have to try harder then."
Val (Swords) Friday June 8th, 2007 11:46:38 AM
"My vote is cast in favor of joining the Consortium."
Ari (swords) Saturday June 9th, 2007 4:37:40 AM
"Then lets see what these tests are about and see if we can succeed."
Lian Sunday June 10th, 2007 10:41:21 AM
"The next couple of months will be interesting!" Says the blonde monk to Knara.
Bart Monday June 11th, 2007 2:24:03 AM
I wonder what they have in mind
Posting Reportd for the Monday June 11th, 2007 7:42:15 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of June 4,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F DM Jerry-XXOOO K'Nara---XXOXX Glannah--OOOOO Lean-----X22XXS Gunther--XXOOX Olana----OXXXO Milo-----XOXOO Aerala---OOXOO Inger----XOOOO Farlin---OOOOO Alkutoin-OOOOO Br.Bert--OOOOO Onrad----XOOXO
Adm Ceil -------------------------
Posting Reports for Game # 5 The Sword of Redemption For the week od June 4,2007
Izen (Grey Knights) Monday June 11th, 2007 9:42:50 AM
Izen waited for the group to be addressed once more. They had chosen to be tested--but would they prove worthy of the tests?
Lian Monday June 11th, 2007 11:10:00 AM
The elf waits eagerly, hoping that the Swords except; he's heard alot about them.
Sonara (NPC Jay B) Monday June 11th, 2007 11:22:44 AM
"Have they decided?" The elven fighter appears out of nowhere.
K'Nara Monday June 11th, 2007 1:06:31 PM
K'Nara nods to Lian.
"Right now, Sonara," the blade singer says to the elf, "We are waiting for the leaders of each group to speak directly to Onrad that each group has made their decision. When they do that, we can all go back to the breakfast tent."
Monthor Monday June 11th, 2007 1:33:11 PM
Monthor continues to eat... waiting...
Onrad [DM Jerry] Monday June 11th, 2007 2:43:08 PM
Onrad passes the first document around so that those who are interested can read it.
He climbs up to the tent to see if a consensus has been reached. "Remember that I need a direct statement to me that you have made your decision and I'll gather the others from below."
He heads down into the tower again to join his comrades.
Settling himself once more, he pulls another book from his pack and says, "Now this one looks interesting. I'd always wondered about this."
He begins to read aloud to those near him.
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The First Dragon Group
from Tales of Plateau City
By Ursis and Cornelius
Not long after the Fourth Cataclysm, while our newly reformed Kingdom of New Elenna was building life anew on the plateaus, Aisildur began what was to be three major attempts to dominate and take over the other kingdoms of the peninsula of Elenna.
The first attempt at this was scarcely two years after the Cataclysm. We were was not in any way prepared, and the memories of wars against the various invading countries left us too proud to ask for help. All able-bodied men and women were constructing homes and cities. There wasn't a standard army of any kind.
The demi-kind in Izen simply let the huge army pass through, and in one swift move the Aisildurian army's eastern sweep had taken all the northern and western frontier towns of our New Elenna: those not on the Plateaus. Very soon a horde of Aisildurian mages began to mass near the cliffs by Madvow. A couple of master thieves from the Floating City were able to infiltrate the group and discover their intent. They were preparing to use extended ranged "dimension doors" to move the army up to the First Plateau.
The situation was dire indeed. The High Lord Mayor called for every able-bodied citizen to drop their hammers and saws to take up the sword. The first citizens to show up at the Mayor's Castle to sign up and defend the edge of the First Plateau were some 25 adventuring groups led by the Glittering Ghost riders.
The High Lord Mayor sent them to their probable deaths, with instructions to hold the Plateau until the "carpenter's army" would arrive.
This they did, but in an unorthodox manner for adventuring army combat, instead of the standard alignment. Normally adventurers battle with the fighters up front and the clerics healing just behind the front lines. The mages arrange themselves behind them casting potent spells while the thieves make their way behind enemy lines in scout-sized groups.
Instead each group chose a section of the cliff to defend. Guerrilla tactics were used as groups closed into to attack and hold their area for a time as they could. When they needed to retreat, they would fall back to be replaced by another group who would rescue them so that the first group could heal and rest.
Groups that were enemies worked seamlessly with each other, transitioning, rescuing and performing all manner of heroics side by side and one after the other.
The dead were piled upin mounds near the edge of the cliff. The original 25 adventuring groups grew to 50 and held the cliff against every dimension door and teleporting member of the enemy for three days until the Carpenter's Army arrived.
In the end, only four adventurers died who were not eventually raised by the blessings of Gargul, while 15 of the pitchfork army - who adapted to the tactics of the adventurers working in small rescue groups or adding themselves to replace fallen adventurers - remained among the dead.
The sprit of the Aisildurians was broken, and they withdrew.
The High Lord Mayor, realized that 50 adventuring groups had saved the fledgling nation of New Elenna. He also realized that he wanted those groups on his side and the side of New Elenna for all time. So he came up with an original incentive program. He declared that all knights of the realm would be adventurers, and only adventurers would be declared knights of New Elenna. And since the Adventurer Army had fought as well as mighty dragons, that is what the elite from among them would be called when knighted: Dragon Adventurers. Adventurers would be free to do their occupation as they saw fit with no restrictions, but would swear fealty to the king and his representative the High Lord Mayor. In return, the High Lord Mayor and country would have them as knights of the realm and supply them with land to build a castle which would remain as long as the group was intact. They would also be considered nobility with all the privileges that brings within New Elennian society.
The Glittering Ghostriders chose a new name to signify the change in their status. They styled themselves the White Dragons and have been known by that name ever since. Their castle stands in Dragon Quarter, which was named after the group, and remains to this day. It has been given a special honor as a Historical Landmark and as such was not set to implode upon the death of the group.
Soon other groups were awarded dragon status: The Heartrenders became the first to take the name of The Red Dragons. The Immortals became the first Black Dragons. The group known as Great Intentions became the Glittering Dragons out of their respect for the Ghost riders.
Since that time there has always been at least two dragon groups in the Consortium and sometimes many more. They have lived and died to protect New Elenna as well as set an example for all who would be heroes.
May the Gods of Wold bless and keep them strong and brave. Selah!
Lian Monday June 11th, 2007 3:23:08 PM
"Are any of these First Dragons still around Onrad?! Might we know some of their names?!" Askes the hand of Domi enthusiastically.
Onrad Monday June 11th, 2007 6:26:22 PM
Not that I know of Lian. One was an elf so I guess it's possible. But if so she's keeping a very low profile as none of us have heard of any.
Remember that was about 500 years ago.
Monthor Monday June 11th, 2007 7:39:38 PM
" ONRAD!!!! Monthor's Grey Knights wishes to be tested to join the Dragon Consort-ium!!!!! "
{ What?... manners?... fine then! }
" PLEASE!!! "
Jova Monday June 11th, 2007 8:21:04 PM
Onrad spoke the wrong words. If anything else, Monthor was direct.
Horvis Monday June 11th, 2007 9:21:33 PM
The centaur looks over at his companions. Horvis has never heard of gray dragons, but that doesn't mean that such things don't exist.
Rigging Monday June 11th, 2007 10:43:32 PM
Rigging steps forward and after a quick look at his companions clears his throat and says, "I as Captain of the Sword of Redemption and chosen leader of the Wildcards will speak for us and say Yes we are ready and willing to be tested for this honor. Though we may prove unworthy to try and fill the shoes of the immortals who have come before us, we will try our best to serve this Wold as its next group of stewarts, fighting evil and bringing justice to those who can't find it alone."
The mage clasps his hands behind his back and starts pacing. He clearly looks like he will continue with his speech when he catches a look from his wife and hears a groan from Val and finishes rather lamely. "Uh yes, we accept."
Post by George who has conquered Mickey and all of his strange friends.
Draax Monday June 11th, 2007 11:39:51 PM
Draax never really considered what the group's new name would be. "Grey Dragons? Hmm, is there such a thing? I guess grey is a shade of silver."
Draax continues to wait with his companion while he contemplates the name change.
Corialote and Amarth Monday June 11th, 2007 11:54:02 PM
Cori glances to the two leaders of the respective groups and shakes her head. They would have trying times ahead and she hoped they were up to it.
Glancing to Amarth she smiles. "It should be interesting over the next few months." The raven seems to take all this in with his same stoic resolve and just nods his head.
Valdor Tuesday June 12th, 2007 12:20:04 AM
Valdor hears the announcement and re-enters the tent. He has a very serious look on his face and turns to Monthor. He says quietly,"I like your enthusiasm. However, I would remind you that there will be those who wish to see you fail and I wouldn't go announcing what you are doing."
He then smiles and looks around the room and says,"When I look upon you I see many different races represented and that is good. You must know that how you perform will not only determine whether you become Dragons or not, but you will either be strengthened like iron in the forge, or it will haunt you for a long time. Not from us, but yourselves. Stand together, plan well, equip yourselves properly. Being a Dragon is not just about strength with a sword or a fireball, it is about your hearts and how you work together. These tasks will challenge you physically, for certain, but they will also challenge your minds and your ability to work together.
One of you made the comment while we were just outside and walking off that we were obviously nobles and used to people taking orders. While I AM used to my orders being followed after a couple of decades of leading as powerful of a group as there is in the Wold, none of us to my knowledge were born nobles. We have worked, sweated, and bled together to get where we are. It will be the same for you. The Emeralds have struggled mightily for years to oppose the green lizard who rules Culverwood. Nothing comes easy from this point forward. But, in the end, you will have made a difference in the Wold! A difference for good! You will know in your hearts that you became more than you were.
Onrad will give you your tasks. Know this:I believe in you as do the other Dragons here today and all others around the Wold. Just as those before them trusted their judgement with us. We,the Platinums and the Emeralds, believe you will succeed. Have courage and Domi and Alemi bless you all."
He takes a seat and lets Onrad and the others do the rest of the talking. His bright blue eyes meet with each one and he gives a brief nod as well.
Cosmo (Swords of Redemption) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 12:24:03 AM
Cosmo continues to listen to the speakers. He nods in agreement when Rigging casts the groups vote.
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 1:34:56 AM
"All - riiiight!" says Olana, looking around for a glass to pick up and raise.
Father Nick (Platinum Dragons) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 1:40:28 AM
Nick smiles to himself as both the Knights and the Swords agree, and for a moment he closes his eyes and lowers his head.
Alemi watch over our brothers and sisters. Give them health, give them strength, and may they shine in the face of evil, and bring hope to the people of the Wold. Amen.
K'Nara, an Emerald Dragon Tuesday June 12th, 2007 1:58:51 AM
K'Nara straightens up in her seat, ruefully giving Gunther a signal to pause in his massage.
"What's that--Onrad, have the candidates reported in...?"
Ari (swords) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 5:19:52 AM
Ari looks expectantly around the room after Rigging announces the group's intent.
Jus d20=14 Tuesday June 12th, 2007 6:22:03 AM
I may take you up on your offer," Jus tells Father Nicholas. "For now, it sounds like we have some more business to attend."
"Both groups accepted? That's a pleasant surprise," Jus states as he heads back to the others.
As he enters the room again, Jus adds in just a bit louder than a whisper to Nonam, "I hope the gods are with them. It would be a shame to have them obliterated on their tasks like happened to the last two candidate groups [Gargul rest their souls]." Jus' grin and a wink to Nonam makes it obvious he's teasing.
Lian Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:53:06 AM
The monk begins his applause, hoping others will join him. He looks at Gunther with an ammused, but slightly regretful look, and says, "Their lives will never be the same."
Sonara (NPC Jay B) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:54:17 AM
The elven archer simply smiles when she hears the two groups except.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:56:28 AM
The sword, who had been patiently remaining uncharacteristically quiet, finally speaks.
Well, now! I was going to place money on them BOTH saying no! I would have lost! Good on them! Things'll never be the same.
Onrad [DM Jerry] Tuesday June 12th, 2007 2:40:57 PM
Onrad rushes around and gathers everyone up to the tent.
Then he sees that Valdor has already talked to them.
"Actually Valdor, I'm noble born. New Elennian. Not, obviously from Claudia's family as that's gone. The Pryderi family. We oversee the Gnowsy Vineyard District. I'll personally slap anyone that calls me "Lord" in a very aristocratic manner. I promise."
"I think K'nara will also have some words when she gets up here."
Once she speaks, I'll hand out the first assignments.
"Valdor, could I speak with you sir?"
Lian an Emerald Dragon Tuesday June 12th, 2007 4:24:51 PM
An pixyish look in his elven eye, the monk/hand of Domi approaches Onrad. "Lord is it?" He winks at the great hero. "Okay, okay, I won't kiss the hem of your tunic."
"I call you friend, not Lord. Is that okay?" Then leaning in, speaking quietly, "I understand humility Brother." Then he laughs quietly.
Izen (Grey Knights) d20+15=26 Tuesday June 12th, 2007 4:25:39 PM
The halfling called Izen continued to wait patiently to be told of his, and the group's, upcoming tests. The copper coin began to roll across the back of his knuckles again, almost reflexively. (Sleight of Hand 26)
Onrad [DM Jerry] Tuesday June 12th, 2007 6:52:17 PM
"Looks like K'nara has been delayed. So I'll play MC Here. Would everyone be seated?"
He waits while everyone arrives in the tent and has a seat.
"Great. Now this part gets kinda formal.
"Swords of Redemption, would you stand please."
He waits for them to stand.
"You have been invited to join the Dragon Consortium. You understand that you will complete two tests in the form of adventures. These adventurers must be completed alone. You may not call for help from any other adventuring group. You may not receive advice from the Consortium. At least one of you must survive each test. If your entire troupe is killed, then your invitation will need to be reexamined.
"Upon completion of both of these tasks, you will be officially and permanently added to the Dragon Consortium with all the rights, responsibilities, and privileges that entails.
"The time for questions and discussion is past.
Onrad bellows this last part as if speaking it for the whole Wold to hear.
"SWORDS OF REDEMPTION, DO YOU ACCEPT OUR OFFER AND AGREE TO JOIN THE DRAGON CONSORTIUM!?"
Mykael Tuesday June 12th, 2007 8:24:32 PM
Mykael stands when told and offers a hearty "YES", in unison with the rest of the Swords, when the final question is posed.
Corialote and Amarth Tuesday June 12th, 2007 8:35:54 PM
Cori slips into a chair and shakes her head. This was going to be a trial for both groups and even if they did not know it now...some of their decision might bring heartache.
She glances to each one trying to memorize their faces and then compare them to what they look like in four month or more. If they become "Dragons" she will study thier face more after they have been at work for a further few months.
Hopefully they would bend and sway in the wind or hurricanes to come, not snap or break as so many seem to.
Horvis (Grey Knights / Windhorn) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 9:08:16 PM
The centaur watches as the other prospective group is called forward. Soon, it will be Horvis and his companions who must make that declaration.
Cosmo (Swords of Redemption) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 9:25:34 PM
Cosmo stands when Onrad addresses the Wildcards. He also answers yes with the rest of his comrades.
Val Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:01:11 PM
Val resisted the urge to reply with a sarcastic remark. It might not go over so well. "Yes we accept. One question. Will we be able to stop by the catacombs first? We have used pretty much all of our supplies in the fight with the yuan ti."
Rigging Tuesday June 12th, 2007 10:10:16 PM
Rigging punches Val on the shoulder and whispers, "He just said the time for questions is over and what do you do? Ask a question."
Rigging says "Yes." As well.
Draax (Grey Knights) Tuesday June 12th, 2007 11:12:11 PM
Draax sits quietly as the Swords are called to give their answer. He starts getting a little nervous as he realizes that the Knights will be called soon.
Valdor Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:51:36 AM
Valdor barely keeps from spitting out a mouthful of water he had just drank when he hears Onrad's statement,'If you all die, your invitation wil be reexamined'. He keeps his composure...barely, and whispers in Cori's ear,"If a whole group gets killed, how in the Wold would they be able to re-test? Man, wouldn't that stink?"
He then sits back and watches, his face a mask of calm...
Onrad [DM Jerry] Wednesday June 13th, 2007 1:48:21 AM
Onrad nods and smiles at Val's comment. He nearly breaks out into a huge grin.
::that broke the tension:: Onrad thinks.
"Very well. We thank you.
"Consortium! I commend this worthy group to you for praise and respect.
"Swords of Redemption, we earnestly hope that soon, you will stand side by side with us in our fight to keep the Wold safe.
He pauses.
Grey Knights, would you stand please."
He waits for them to stand.
"You have been invited to join the Dragon Consortium. You understand that you will complete two tests in the form of adventures. These adventurers must be completed alone. You may not call for help from any other adventuring group. You may not receive advice from the Consortium. At least one of you must survive each test. If your entire troupe is killed, then your invitation will be reexamined.
"Upon completion of both of these tasks, you will be officially and permanently added to the Dragon Consortium with all the rights, responsibilities, and privileges that entails.
"Our waiting is at an end. It is time to put our question to you.
Onrad again bellows this last part.
"GREY KNIGHTS, DO YOU ACCEPT OUR OFFER AND AGREE TO JOIN THE DRAGON CONSORTIUM!?"
DM Kent Wednesday June 13th, 2007 7:06:13 AM
(OOC: No Val, You must go directly to face death, You may not pass the Catacombs. You may not collect your magic items.)
(This is Monopoly, yes?)
Monthor Wednesday June 13th, 2007 7:43:30 AM
{ Didn't we just say that we wanted to join.... ?}
:: Monthor takes another bite of his food.. then stands.. then drinks an entire mug of ale in one gulp... and the releases one might BURP!!! Monthor then picks up his axe and rests it over his shoulder before whiping his mouth with the back of his gauntlet.::
" We the Knights of the Grey AGAIN accept your offer. So Onrey me lad... Who do we have to bash!!!! "
Onrad [DM Jerry] Wednesday June 13th, 2007 10:13:31 AM
Onrad smiles at Monthor but continues to wait for the formal reply of the other Grey Knights.
Izen (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 10:40:28 AM
The halfling called Izen stood as he was bid. Reflexively, he tossed his copper coin, and was about to check the result, when he stopped himself. He looked at Onrad. Slowly, a smile crept across his face, and he cleared his throat.
"I, Caleb Underhill, fifth son of Manion and Jeline Underhill, sworn initiate of the Halfling Protection Society of the Houses of Dirt City, accept your offer and agree to be tested for worthiness to join the Dragon Consortium. This I pledge, for the good of the families, for honor, and for the good of the Wold."
He sighed, smiled, and rolled his shoulders, as if a great weight had been lifted. The coin slipped, unchecked, into a pocket.
Ari (Swords) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:11:35 PM
A little slow on the uptake, Ari says 'yes' when asked.
Val (Swords) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:29:57 PM
She turns to Rigging, "I don't care if the time for questions is supposed to be over. It was an important question. I assume these tests will be harder than anything we have ever done. Right now we could hardly stop another yuan ti attack."
Lian, an Emerald Dragon Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:49:22 PM
Looking at the nervous Val, the monk says, "Have Courage! If we didn't believe you could succeed, we wouldn't have asked. It wouldn't be a test if you got a chance to suit up and prepare for everything under the sun. Performing under stress often reveals a person's greatest strengths. And take comfort in the fact that the rest of the Dragons have been through the same type of stress." The monk smiles gently. "You'll suceed."
Sonara (NPC, Jay B) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:50:05 PM
The female elf claps as each person confirms their decision.
Lucia, the Bright Flame of the Culverwood Wednesday June 13th, 2007 12:50:48 PM
The sword remains unexpectedly silent.
Valdor Wednesday June 13th, 2007 2:20:50 PM
Valdor catches Val's eyes and nods 'yes' to her question, but doesn't speak.
Bart Wednesday June 13th, 2007 2:29:32 PM
(delayed yes) hmm good question from Val, we could use new supplies, i have money to buy new equipment and potions, if not... hmm i could ask Appolo if he could snatch the sword of Valdor .. ha that will upset him. unlikely it will hapen and goes unnoticed and we sure will kicked out of the consortium even before we are accepted
Bart whispers to Val and Rigging "lets hope we could visit the catacombs, according the rules they just anounced it's allowed"
Jova Kon [Grey Knights] Wednesday June 13th, 2007 3:47:56 PM
Jova stands ewhen bidden to do so. He wasn't surprised at Monthors answer, but Izen on the other hand, shocked him. Who knew he had so many titles?
Tratain Wednesday June 13th, 2007 4:44:15 PM
Tratain stands with the others when asked to by Onrad. When asked Tratain replies, "I Tratain, sworn Protector of Domi accept your offer to join the Consortium and be tested."
Onrad [DM Jerry] Wednesday June 13th, 2007 5:33:54 PM
"Looks like we have two testing groups then.
"From this day forward, you have earned the title Dragonfriend, both individually and as a group. With the blessings of the gods and your group courage, we will soon call you Dragon.
"So be seated. We'll handle the first assignments in reverse order.
"So, Grey Knights. Your first task is to get rich."
"Yep we're serious. There is a place, some of you may have heard of it, called Fae Skiemir. It is the remains of the original Elven City that dates back to the 1st age. It was destroyed near the end of the 2nd age.
"The wealth that can be found in the city ruins is simply amazing. The Gold Dragons brought back over half a million gold pieces on one venture there. They had to kill three Fang Dragons, and one had two heads, but the take was worth the trouble in the good that they could do with the funds.
"We do try to fund our own ventures in the Consortium. So we actually turn down the very generous donations from national leaders and other sources when we can. We realize how money can tie you to support a cause you don't believe in. So we keep free of all that when we can.
"Anyway, one of the traditions/requirements of the Consortium is that all groups have a castle, a place of influence, so to speak. A place where those who need our help can always find us. A source of comfort and security that says, we are not going anywhere.
"Castles are not cheap. Nor is the equipment that is required to fight and adventure on this level.
"So, to Fae Skiemir you'll go. There you are to proceed to a small hut about five miles south of the city. This is the home of Verash the Scribe. An ancient elf, he studies the elven cultures of old and currently is doing research there. He has a friend, Phadrus, who is a Crystal Dragon. The presence of the dragon allows him to continue his work there despite the heavy monster population of the area.
"Verash will give you a goal. Hopefully you can accomplish three things. First, you can deal a blow to the monsters in the city. The "greed and power" of the creatures that call Fae Skiemir home needs to be curtailed from time to time or they start reaching out to our lands of protection to increase their wealth. Second, you can aid Verash in his research. Third, you can bring home the needed cash to get you started on your castle and to equip your group in Consortium Fashion.
"Fae Skiemir is quite the quandry. It has riches. That draws hoarding monsters. That brings more riches. Going in and getting them, though, is only a task for the very daring and powerful.
"You'll need to fight your way in, conserving magical resources. Keep moving because fights draw ever larger predators. You'll need to get to your goal location quickly and with as minimal fuss as possible. If there is a death, you'll need to grab up your mate and move on. There is no time to stop while out in the city proper.
"Once you've hit your goal, hopefully you can recover a bit while going through the lower level monsters that tend to protect the larger ones. Any great treasure or secret is protected by something powerful enough to own it. So you'll probably have to take out something very powerful at your location. When you have what you came for, have loaded up with everything you can carry, and quickly healed, etc. you'll need to make your escape before any friends and allies of the slain monsters come to claim their friend's treasure.
"Getting out is more difficult usually. It will be tough. And you'll be weaker. It is as if they can smell treasure leaving the area.
"There is also massive inherent magic within the city. Anti-magic zones exist. Spells can come off strangely or even reverse themselves upon the caster in heavy-magic zones. Magical weapons may balk the user's commands. It's not easy. But the treasure you can bring home to fund yourselves is simply not to be found anywhere else in the Wold.
"We do not want you to go into this area unprepared. Stock up on scrolls and wands to allow for spellcasting when spells run out. Carry plenty of Greater Dispels and Restorations. Carry True Resurrections. Carry assortments of potions, etc. so that you have choices when things go completely wild with monsters feeding on monsters drawn to those who attacked you.
"To aid you in this, we have a guest."
Onrad speaks into his communication ring.
"Oratai, we're ready for you."
A few seconds later, a woman dressed in white with blue trimmings teleports in with a distinct pop.
She smiles and moves to give several of the Consortium a hug. Then she moves to stand by Onrad. He withdraws letting her have the floor.
Oratai speaks.
"Greetings heroes. For those who don't know me, which is probably most of you, I'm Oratai, High Priest of the Cathedral of Light, Alemi's prime temple.
"The temples of Plateau City would like to help equip you for your first test. Onrad has not told me what it is for security reasons, he says."
She grins mischieviously at Onrad.
"But anyway, we'd like to help."
She points to an empty spot on the floor. With a wave of her hand, the illusion disappears and five white chests with the symbols of various of the Gods of Wold on them appear.
"The contents of these chests are yours as a gift. Use them for goodness."
She bows low, purposely showing that she considers the Consortium equal to her station in importance and walks to the side to stand by Mordrid, squeezing his arm in friendship.
Onrad returns to the front of the table.
"By my personal appraisal, you'll find the items in the chest worth approximately 100,000gp.
"Use the money wisely. You'll see quickly that it doesn't go as far as you'd wish. Which will again make the point that this trip is not selfish in the least, but necessary, for us too, from time to time."
"I'll meet with you downstairs and give you some more information about your mission after we're done here, Knights, for I'm sure that the Swords of Redemption are now extremely curious about what their task is."
Onrad stops and picks up a glass and fills it with cold water. He drinks. Smiles.
"OK, Swords of Redemption. Your task."
Onrad pauses and takes a calming breath.
"You will infiltrate, or attack Heartseed Cathedral in the capital city. Once inside, you will simply take out every priest, heartseed farm, quad training center, etc. that is there.
"You are to slay every evil creature, item, or location within that abomination of a temple. We do know that there is a central location that channels Ga'al's wishes to all the heartseed of the Wold within this structure. That, above all else, must be destroyed.
"Destroy that and no heartseed can receive messages from Ga'al or his priesthood."
"This is an exceptionally difficult mission. But we believe that it is time. For you to feel free to serve on a global level helping people all through the Wold, your homeland must be safe and you free of your worries for your own people.
"The Gold Dragons were from New Elenna. They struggled mightily in their early days to dethrone an evil High Lord Mayor and install a lost royal line to the throne in the person of Claudia. Then they had to deal with the consequences of that when she committed suicide after bearing twin evil half-dragons after a rape.
"See it hasn't been easy for anyone. But the trials forge you. They make you strong and give you confidence.
"Now, we will not send you in for such a task empty-handed either. So, the Emperor of Aisildur, who also does not know what your task is, has donated 100,000gp to help you prepare for your task.
Onrad claps his hands and some of the Emperor's Soldiers come up the stairs, laden with four gold chests of enormous size. They bow and leave.
"Use the money wisely, friends. Oh, by the way, I think the Emperor sent his gift in actual gold. A bit pretentious, I thought, but kinda cool nonetheless. I'm guessing there's some magic lightening the load or they couldn't have carried it."
Onrad grins at the responses around the room.
"One final statement. When the Golds became dragons, there were no gifts until they had passed the tests. This is--new."
"I know that neither group here will not abuse the trust that many others have for you. I also realize that this adds extra pressure for you.
"In addition, the Platinum Dragons will be...out of touch for the next few months. We're heading out of the Wold proper, so to speak. We hope to hear good things when we return.
"The Emeralds will be in the Wold proper, but they have a mission too. So basically, you're on your own.
"When you complete your missions, come here to the Emerald Tower, or should I say castle, and report in. The staff here will contact the Emerald Dragons or us if we're back and tell you about your second test."
"May your gods go with you. May your hearts be strong. May you do much good."
Onrad pauses as if to make sure he'd said everything he intended to say, and then shrugging, leaves the stage.
[DM Jerry: whew. When you're ready, you may return to your own boards to discuss, prepare and start your first test. Onrad will be available to help you with any questions you have.]
Monthor Wednesday June 13th, 2007 6:24:25 PM
Monthor throws down what's left of his meal.
" Works for me. We get to fight AND earn some gold. Sounds like a party. Knights, let's take our slush fund and get back home. We have some preparing to do. "
ooc> I Already started posted on the Knight board gents. Jerry, what can we do to get the Hamlet board changed over to the GREY KNIGHTS board?
Appolo Wednesday June 13th, 2007 7:41:22 PM
Appolo woners in late eating an apple.With a wine skin under his arm.He litens to Onrad and the others.He just silently eats his apple and listens.Once Omrad is done he steps forward"Sounds good to me.Out numbered completely surrounded and deep inside enemey territory.Man life is good ain't it.When do we leave?"He says witha happy confident grin.
Val Wednesday June 13th, 2007 8:02:50 PM
The dark elf takes a moment to digest the mission they were given. It was a good bet that the Aisildur armies knew their descriptions. Well maybe not hers since she had a new body, but their group would be easily identifiable. The main cathedral would be heavily guarded with soldiers and spells. There would be no easy way into it. If they pulled this off everybody would know who they were.
"Now this is a proper mission. Success or we dine with Gargul in the land of the dead." She says with a big grin.
ooc: going back to the swords board for the planning.
Lian Wednesday June 13th, 2007 8:47:28 PM
"Good Luck... to all of us."
Ve Mundr (Platinum Dragon) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 9:10:47 PM
Ve has been silent for some time and listens to Onrad masking his own thoughts with practiced perfection. Still his brow furrowed ever so slightly at the mention of the Ga`al temple. He hoped secrectly that he was wrong, but it seemed that he never was when it came to these sort of things.
Horvis (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 9:16:59 PM
The centaur raises an arm and exclaims, "I accept!" when Onrad makes the offer to the Grey Knights.
The task set before them is daunting, but interesting all the same. From the sounds of it, Horvis will learn some new forms by the end of this adventure.
Izen (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 9:29:04 PM
The halfling, now known as more than just 'Izen,' acknowledged his companions' looks of surprise with a wry amile, nodded at Onrad, and bowed his exit to follow Monthor.
Ooc: ... Back to the hamlet board!
Ari (Swords) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:10:03 PM
Hearing their task Ari thoughts go off in a myriad of direction...
Such a grand mission, that would make us stand alone in the world of the Jack
Are we up to the task
Who will dine with Gargul when this is all done
is 100k gold enough
how long to prepare
ooc back to the board
Corialote and Amarth Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:12:34 PM
Cori goes around to each person in turn of both groups. She shakes hands and gives her wishes for their success. When at last that is all done she laughs as she returns to Valdor's side. "You know...the Wold should be in good hands..."Dragons" or not." She smiles again as she gives him a peck upon the cheek.
Ashira Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:36:46 PM
Her eyes bulge in disbelief as Onrad hands out the Swords assignment. It is strictly beyond her sweetest dreams. Sooo many times she has dreamed of just this situation and now it was handed to them as a quest. Planting a big kiss on her husband, Ashira quckly cleans her plate and makes for the tent exit. Flushed with excitement, the Pirate remembers enough manners to bow to the Dragons before leaving the tent. She even mouths a silent "Thank you" to Valdor and K'nara. Once outside a hoot of excitement can be heard by all with ears.
OOC: I'm back to the Swords board as well.
Arien (Grey Knights) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:40:00 PM
The elven mage grows grim at the mention of his race's ancient city and the terrors therein. Arien bows to the others deeply, turns and follows his friends.
Valdor Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:43:57 PM
Valdor watches the expressions of each member of each group as they are given their assignments. He knows they are ready and will succeed...they must be, for they are his hope and the Wold's.
When Onrad finishes he goes to Rigging and Tratain and hands each a scroll. He says,"Use them wisely my friends. These are my personal gift to your groups. Look to protect your groups first and win second. If you die, there isn't a tomorrow to fight in. Remember invisibility, silence, stoneskins...these make all the difference. Have courage and bring all your people back alive."
The scrolls each contain two True Ressurrections on them(two total per group).
As Cori is making her way around and encouraging, he moves towards Appolo and leans close whispering,"Be deadly my friend. I don't think I have to tell you not to hesitate. Kill them all and let Gargul sort them out. I am counting on you...and my daughter told me to make sure you lived through this if your group accepted."
He then pats the young man's shoulder and smiles. He then moves back to Cori and makes his way out of the tent.
Gunther (Emerald Dragon) Wednesday June 13th, 2007 11:45:07 PM
Gunther grins as he joins K'nara back in the tent. He smiles at the groups reactions. Some excitment, some fear and a whole lot of serious thinking. Yep, pretty much the way it was when we were tested. Wrapping his arms around the bladesinger, Gunther gives her a warm hug, knowing that very soon they were going back on their mission...back to killing and death where such displays of affection could very well get them killed. With a sigh, Gunther looks around, wondering where Theari has gotten off to.
Draax [Grey Knights] Thursday June 14th, 2007 1:02:43 AM
Draax smiles as he stands, "YES! I accept."
Mykael Thursday June 14th, 2007 1:06:42 AM
Mykael's jaw drops, 'Kill all?!? What if some of the heartseeded are good people that are only under the influence of Ga'al? Isnt there a way to save them? I thought this was a group for GOOD.... I need to speak to Rigging.
(OOC: Back to the Swords Board)
K'Nara, an Emerald Dragon Thursday June 14th, 2007 4:31:03 AM
The groups have accepted the offers to be tested for membership. Onrad has given out the assignments. Valdor has dispensed advice and True Ressurection scrolls. All that is left, then, is for K'Nara to think of something.
Something inspiring, noble...heroic. Hmmm...
She stands up, looks each of the candidates in the eye and says:
"You, who would be Dragons...go forth, now--kick butt and take names!!!"
Then she hugs each of them in turn, wishing them the best of luck.
Lian, an Emerald Thursday June 14th, 2007 8:04:03 AM
The elf waits for the Emeralds to gather gear so they might complete their current mission.
Onrad Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:29:28 AM
Onrad smiles, gives Valdor a pat on the shoulder and follows him down the stairs.
::To business then::
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OOC: Thanks everyone for making this lots of fun. As Donna's K'nara said, go and kick butt!
Everyone can go back to their own boards now. Email me if Onrad is needed for anything on your board.
Now I have two modules to write today. So I"m pulling the curtains, lighting the candles, and brewing the coffee.
"Dark place for dark business."
Aeralia Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:59:23 AM
Aeralia goes to gather her gear, not really remembering when they had time to return to the tower, before their mission.
Jova Kon @ Lian Thursday June 14th, 2007 12:32:52 PM
Jova takes the new assignment in stride, he had arely lives through the last one. Finding Lian he appraches the elf.
"As promised, like to speak to you. I was travelling as a wagonmaster on a caravan a few years back. I met a devout follower of Domi. He told me various stories of an elite group of fighters known as the Hands of Domi.
"At several campfires he told stories of one named Lian. He told us all if we ever had the chance to meet you, to take it. So, my liege, your deeds proceed you. May Domi bless you.
"I wasgoing to ask more about your group. I had interest in joining. But now... With all this, I may not be able to take the time to induct myself, and train to become a Hand. If thingsgo well, i may try and look you up in a few months, if things settle down... Ya I know unlikely. Well met Sir. If there is ever anything a poor sorcerer can do to help you, please don't hesitate to ask Jova Kon. I would be honored to assisst in any way.
"Good luck, Goodbye, and Good life." Jova exchanges departing comments, bows deeply, and moves off with his Knights.
Lian, an Emerald Dragon @ Jova Kon d20+12=30 Thursday June 14th, 2007 2:43:54 PM
He listens to Jova Kon and cringes slightly at being called liege. He knows now how Onrad must feel at being called Lord.
"Whoever you met, Brother, who told stories of me, did me honor. But I have no group other than the Emerald Dragons. I am self trained in the discipline and was receiving guidance from Brother Bertram." He looks appraisingly at the sorcerer. "It is unusual to see an arcanist who wants to devote the remainder of their life to another strict discipline." He raises an inquiring eyebrow.
"Let me ask you a question. Answer honestly, for I will know if you don't. (Sense Motive 30) What do you wish to gain by training with me?"
The elf seems to deminish under the weight of the potential pupil's insistance. Eager, so eager.
Jova Kon d20+21=24 Thursday June 14th, 2007 8:38:46 PM
Jova looks appraisingly at the elf. A doubter then? Well, that is interesting.
"I seek the ability to fight in close, when spells have been exhausted. I have used the ability to transform into a giant, you know how big they are right? Well to have some ability with that size and strength could go along ways. I have found myself lacking in the defensive category when next to an enemy, so a good offense, could be a good defense.
"You are a skeptic I see, good for you. Caution is necessary."
Bluff 24
Olana (Emerald Dragons) Thursday June 14th, 2007 11:58:17 PM
Olana whistles softly as the dragon assignments are set out. Wow...
"I wish you well," she tells both groups, and gives them a parting bow.
Nick (Platinum Dragons) Friday June 15th, 2007 12:04:11 AM
Fae Skimeir and going after Ga'al. That wouldn't be easy. And as for the Ga'al quest implications... could it truly be done?
Ah, both groups would have to tread carefully, and that was an understatement.
"May you have the blessing of Alemi," he says, giving a bow to both groups.
((OOC - sorry my posting has been a bit scratchy. Migraine on Wed, trip to JPL today.))
Jus Friday June 15th, 2007 2:42:09 AM
Jus congratulates the Knights and Blades. "We took a long time to choose to ensure we chose well. You'll all do fine."
Jus leaves, heading back to his castle with the other Platinums.
RECAP
DM Jim: Posting Recap of Apolis and the Cube Friday June 15th, 2007 9:35:59 AM
Blood Vision from Sagetome:
There seems to be a shadow following the group of green, a shadow of evil. The shadow desires one and has marked one for death
I see green betwixt two balanced forces, neither of which holds the green close to their heart. The shadow will tip the balance if it is not brought into the light. The forces out of balance may destroy each other and the green in between.
The shadow is searching for the item to throw the forces out of balance, but it is not it real purpose. The shadow is looking to dominate through purification.
The number three keeps repeating, two supporting one.
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Ooc: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
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The Emerald Dragons traveled to Apolis and escorted the Wizard/Teacher Oxford and his bodyguard along with more than a dozen students. The Emerald Dragons were attacked from afar by several spell users. Two of the spell users were killed, but Oxford and most of the students were killed.
It turned out that one of the "students" was actually a powerful spell user in his own right and he hurt Gunther and his cats before escaping with several students and it was not clear if it was against their will.
Aeralia was contacted several times by the "student" attacker before leaving.
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The group reached Apolis and is attacked by the city gate. Ingrge easily kills most of the ground forces and at least two of the spell users. A few bystanders are also hurt and killed in the exchange.
Aeralia gave the three remaining students, who were under some sort of enchantment, some money to hide out in an inn and await her contact.
The Emeralds are met by Spenser, who Sutton knows. Sutton is a wizard/instructor personal body guard and Spenser was part of the general guard of the Cube or Star Mage Guild and school.
Spenser led the group to a root cellar hide out where he and Karen, a Wizard have been hiding out. Karen had been putting up a defense of Apolis by herself as most of the leadership of the town and Cube are either dead, in hiding or keeping their heads down. Karen has been battling a former lover now turned vampire/wizard in the evening.
The group has buffed up in anticipate of attacking the Cube. Spells were cast and the ring of teleportation activated (haste was done by the time of teleportation). Karen, Sutton and Oxford were requested to stay back
The Emerald Dragons teleported to the lawns of the Cube and were met by curious gazes of many ghouls and ghasts. Ingrge cast an animate dead spell on the large pile of dead wizards to help with the group's defense.
The zombies are now forming up.
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Karen teleports onto the lawn of the Cube not far from Brother Bertram and looks around. "I apologize Falin, I had a scroll dropped off for you. Chino killed the messanger, but it seemed very important."
Falin takes the scroll and breaks the seal. A concerned look crosses his brow. "I have a family matter I must attend to. I seem to have more family than I suspected. I apologize that I must leave you on the eve of battle, but I will be with you in spirit and see you shortly at the Tower of Sayrd."
Falin give Lian several items he was holding for the group.
4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Karen and Falin teleport away with a "pop"
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ooc: Please do a catch up post to get everyone ready for battle next week.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Saturday June 16th, 2007 12:27:07 PM
Recap...
Lian is doubtful as to how effective the spells will be. He readies to activate his Blessed Hands upon popping into the Cube. When moving in, he activates his Blessed Hands.
Lian prepares to cast Bull's Strength upon entry.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (682 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (888 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (294 rounds) Blessed Hands
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] Saturday June 16th, 2007 12:28:54 PM
Recap...
Lucia, the Bright Flame of the Culverwood Saturday June 16th, 2007 12:33:54 PM Ready whenever you are Knara.
(Lucia activates Detect Invisibility on herself, ready to tell Knara what she 'sees'.)
Athalorn AC 24 HP 100/100 Saturday June 16th, 2007 2:06:01 PM
Recap.....
All the talking and preparation means the delay is so great that Athalorn's haste spell has faded by the time the party teleports.
Athalorn is in the second group, further away from the wall and the enemy. Once he has his bearings he immediately takes a Culverclove leaf from his pouch, rubbing it between forefinger and thumb. CLosing his eyes momentarily he calls forth lightning from the sky to aid his task.
1 round action: Call Lightning Storm
ooc: Jim, what is the weather like? Cloudy / rainy by any chance :)
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Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
Active Effects: Stoneskin 692/700 Protection From Evil 43/50
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0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Dm JIm: The weather started out cloudy, but it looks like it will burn off later in the day. No chance of rain.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+8=19 d20+7=21 d20+7=14 d20+7=8 Saturday June 16th, 2007 3:53:07 PM
Recap...
Having left Thaeri in the root cellar, Gunther briefly considers leaving the cubs with her, but decides to take them along after all.
After teleporting into the yard with Ingrge, Gunther and his kitties take a look around, eager to take out any resistance quickly. (Spot=19, Delilah=21, Cub1=14, Cub2=nat. 1)
DM Jim, please let me know how many rounds have taken place since the below spells were cast. I don't have any idea.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---??/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Animal Growth---??/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Ingrge Sunday June 17th, 2007 8:41:55 PM
(Post in progress)
Aeralia d20+10=27 Sunday June 17th, 2007 11:20:02 PM
Aeralia glances around quickly as they "pop" into existance outside the cube, quickly trying to survey their surroundings. That is, until she recognized what Ingrge was casting. Then her jaw merely drops in complete shock as the corpses begin to move under the elven wizards control.
"You've...got to be kidding me! Wha-what in the Wold are you doing!?!" the young sorceress stammers loudly towards Ingrge, once she snaps out of her initial shock.
Narrowing her eyes lightly towards the elder elf, she chances a glance towards the other Dragons to gauge their reaction to the horrid deed.
(OOC: Ready an Action to Counterspell Ingrge if he tries to animate again, unless there is another immediate threat. Dispel Magic 27 used as counter, if needed)
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Posting Reports for Monday June 18th, 2007 7:41:35 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of June 11,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-****X K'Nara---XXOXO Lean-----2222O2 *Jay also post tor two or three NPC. Gunther--OOXOOS Olana----XOOXO Milo-----OOOOO Areala---OOOXOS Inger----OOOOO Farlin---OOOOO Glannar--OOOOO Alkulion-OOOOOS Br.Bert--OOOOO
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Postings Report for Game # 1 The Platinum Dragons For the week of June 11,2007
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Monday June 18th, 2007 10:02:50 AM
As the zombies come to life and each group of five climb out of the pile Ingrge gives them these simple directions. Attack all other undead you find on this property and in the building. He then looks to see what appears to be going on around him invisibily, and what might be radiating magic.
Once solid again, Dellintu notes the Ghouls and hearing Ingrge's command removes his bow and sends off an arrow at the closest ghoul AC 26 for 6 points
Active spells Prot evil - 40 rounds Stone skin - 690 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Monday June 18th, 2007 4:12:05 PM
Waits for something to happen...
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (682 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (888 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (294 rounds) Blessed Hands
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used once Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] Monday June 18th, 2007 4:13:11 PM
Prepares to fire...
Dm Jim: COmbat Round 9 - Outside the Cube Monday June 18th, 2007 5:14:46 PM
OOC; Only 5 posts will not be enough for the group to survive combat. Just words to the wise.
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
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The Emerald Dragons for up together on the lawns outside the Cube. Ingrge commands his new undead and is sure that it will give him nightmare for weeks to come. Aeralia is horrified that one of the Emerald Dragons would consider the sue of such and evil spell and prepare to counter any future uses of Animate dead.
The Zombie pull themselves out of the stinking pile of dead wizards. Most of the Wizards were young at least in life, but now have a very gnawed upon look to them. Aeralia actually recognizes two of the undead wizards as students that teleported with the rouge student that attacked Gunther.
It looks like it will take at least half a minute for the zombies to put themselves into the groups of five that Ingrge has instructed, but they are attacking ghouls in the pile of dead wizards. One ghoul is easily brought down and it looks like a second will soon follow.
Dellintu plunks a thrid ghoul with an arrow and it hisses at him and moves behind the pile of bodies. Other ghouls are getting over their surprise and seem to be puzzling out what to do about these new living beings in their domain.
The ghouls/ghasts are in groups of twos and threes and seem to be giving the zombies a wide bearth. There are no ghouls or ghasts within 30 feet of the Emerald Dragons, but there are two groups of three between the Emeralds and the stone tunnel covering the service entrance.
Milo (hp 104/104) Monday June 18th, 2007 8:02:04 PM
Short sword in hand, Milo posts up to assist against the undead guarding the entrance to the cube.
AC 29, 30 against lead undead touch AC 22,23 against lead undead
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+20=31 d20+15=19 d20+10=14 d8+2=9 d8+2=9 d8+2=8 Monday June 18th, 2007 11:51:37 PM
"Hope we can tell which is which and who is who," mutters Olana as the lawn comes to life with shuffling things.
Wasting no time, she takes aim with her composite bow and fires at the first group of three ghouls between the Emeralds and the stone tunnel.
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+16=28 Tuesday June 19th, 2007 12:06:16 AM
The warrior holds back, waiting for Ingrge's reinforcements and Olana to pick off the weak targets. In the meantime, he moves toward the forward of the group as he waits for his chance to attack. He keeps his kitties at bay, waiting for the ideal chance to strike (Handle Animal=28).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---??/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Animal Growth---??/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Athalorn AC 24 HP 100/100 Tuesday June 19th, 2007 12:34:39 PM
Athalorn finishes calling forth his lightning spell, and the clouds above the scene crackle with energy, waiting to deliver their bolts. Meanwhile, Athalorn casts Death Ward on himself while he has a chance.
No Action: Finish casting Call Lightning Storm Standard Action: Cast Death Ward Move Action: Draw Spear of Storing
ooc: Jim, Glannath was flying to the compound from the cellar, how many rounds until he arrives on scene?
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class Usual 21 FF 17 TAC 14
Hasted 22 Hasted FF 17 Hasted TAC 15
Hasted + Protection from Evil 24
Active Effects: Stoneskin 691/700 Protection From Evil 42/50 Death Ward 120/120 Call Lightning Storm 120/120 12/12 bolts remaining
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0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin, Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size Tuesday June 19th, 2007 2:46:01 PM
Casts Bull's Strength from tattoo. (Standard Action) Moves toward a group of ghouls. (Move Action 70ft) Dodge versus lead undead (AC 36).
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (682 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (888 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (294 rounds) Blessed Hands Bull's Strength (60 rounds)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (unused)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Dm Jim : Combat Round 10 - Action & Inaction d20+4=24 d20+4=11 d20+4=18 d20+4=22 d20+4=21 d20+4=18 d20+4=17 d20+4=7 d20+4=19 d20+4=8 d20+4=11 d20+4=9 Tuesday June 19th, 2007 4:50:44 PM
OOC; Only 5 posts will not be enough for the group to survive combat. Just words to the wise.
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Map tomorrow
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The Zombies continue to form up. There are now two groups of five within 10 feet of Ingrge. The balance are moving toward him and take down another ghoul in the process. A few are engaged with ghouls and ghasts.
Anthalorn has completed his spell and is racing for the Cube, but still has around 30 seconds to go. The druids vision is clear and he can see all of the shapes on the great lawn of the Cube, but can not yet disern indivduals, well maybe a few, as Bertram size stands out, and so does Lian's speed.
Milo stands ready and his love fires three times and drops one ghoul by the service entrance.
Lian rushes forward in a blur and prepares to show the ghouls and ghast what a hand of Domi is all about, but they attack him, poorly.
The monk is surrounded by ghouls, that seem concerned that they could barely touch his robes. Lian is fast and the Ghouls predictable in their attacks.
Gunther keep an eye on Ingrge and Dellila and looks for an opportunity to strike, but it appears that the zombies will be running interference with most of the Ghouls and ghasts. The big warrior will have to move to attack as the ghouls may not make it to him easily.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d3=3 d20+11=29 d6+2=5 Tuesday June 19th, 2007 6:16:39 PM
(OOC: Kind of hard to post what we are doing and to whom without a clear idea where everything/one is. Can we have an updated map please.)
****** Drawing the MS4 wand as he starts moving and guiding his party toward the main entry, Ingrge again takes a look around to see if there is anything invisible or anything magical that they should be aware of. (move action) Ingrge then discharges the wand summoning 3 celestial Black bears to arrive in the next round.
Once solid again, Dellintu notes the Ghouls and hearing Ingrge's command removes his bow and sends off an arrow at the closest ghoul AC 29 for 5 points(+1 if within 30 feet)
Active spells Prot evil - 40 rounds Stone skin - 690 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm Jim: I agree Kent. I was hoping everyone would get at least one post before entering serious combat, but it does not look like that will happen. As I posted above, the map will come tomorrow, hopefully more player posts will also, or it will get ugly fast.
Simon ooc Wednesday June 20th, 2007 12:36:41 PM
Jim: Athalorn teleported in with the second group, he is not in eagle form and is on scene - only Glannath is flying toward the cube.
Dm JIm: Thank you for the clairification. That is what I originally thought. Galannath is racing toward the Cube and will be there in two posts!!! Pick a spot on the map for Athalorn.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 100/100 Stoneskin 70/70 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 1:26:38 PM
Athalorn waits where he is (AN61) allowing the ghouls to picked off by ranged combatants while they are relatively safe. He casts barkskin on himself to bolster his armour.
Standard Action: Cast Barkskin
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 690/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 41/50 Death Ward 119/120 Call Lightning Storm 119/120 - 12/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1200/1200
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size +1 from Haste d20+17=20 d20+17=23 d20+17=25 d20+17=27 d20+12=26 3d6(3+1+3)+6=13 3d6(2+3+1)+6=12 3d6(3+6+2)+6=17 3d6(6+6+3)+6=21 3d6(2+1+2)+6=11 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 1:54:18 PM
The monk/hand looks around, grinning at all the gruesome characters around him. He activates his Boots of Speed (Free Action) and attacks (Full Round of Attacks). [Hasted, Flurry of Blows, Large, Bulls Strength, Bears Endurance, Stoneskin, Blessed Hands] He splits his attacks as he drops the undead.
Hits AC 20, 23, 25, 27 and 26, for 13, 12, 17, 21 and 11 damage (10ft reach large).
Dodge versus lead undead (AC 36). 37 with haste.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (676 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (882 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (288 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) Bull's Strength (54 rounds) Boots of Haste (1/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (unused, 1 round used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] d20+13=18 d20+13=29 d20+13=33 d6+4=10 d6+4=9 d6+4=5 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 1:59:06 PM
Fires from well back from the melee range, aiming at Milo's group. (Hits AC 18, 29 and 33 for 10, 9 and 5 damage. masterwork arrows, non magic) The fighter secretly wishes Falin was there for support.
Lucia, Bright Flame of the Culverwood (Jay B) Wednesday June 20th, 2007 2:09:50 PM
The blade tries to jump-start the red head. Come on lady. Get a move on. The irritated sword sparks in her hand.
(Detect Invisibility)
K'Nara, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] d20+20=22 d10+9=13 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 2:31:47 PM Please excuse any errors I make, I did not recieve Donnas sheet. Most of these totals are assumptions. I am going off her 12th level sheet from late 2006. I am adjusting totals UP +1... I know thats wrong its likely more. In addition, I am using the resources she had in the post prior to the Breakfast.
The bladesinger rushes into combat for the nearest undead. "Lucia!" Calling out the name of her sword as she goes and drawing it as well. Charging. (Hits AC 22+haste for 13 damage)
DM Jim Combat round 11 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 4:56:49 PM
OOC; Please incease posting or the group will not survive combat. Just words to the wise.
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please note that the haste spell from the wand is over.
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Lian becomes a whirling dervish of hands, feet and elbows and the three ghouls go down in a heap. K'Nara arrives at the Hand of Domi's side just as all the opponents become permanently dead.
Sonara and Dellintu each hit ghouls in the second batch of ghouls by the door wounding the two surviving ghouls.
Ingrge activates his and and waits to direct the black bears and as he waits he scans the area, but does not see any invisible creatures, just a whole lot of dead wizards and ghouls and Zombies, not a pretty sight in the least.
Anthalorn add a woody layer of protection and see his wing eagle rapidly approaching (will be on scene next round, but ot able to act.)
All other Emerald Dragons act as though they are rooted to the ground.
Two groups f five zombies move forward toward Ingrge and the balance are either forming up or fighting ghouls. Loses are felt among both the ghouls and zombies.
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OOC: No punches will be pulled starting tomorrow.
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70, d20+2=16 2d6(4+6)+13=23 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 7:24:25 PM
Momentarily set back as he saw all the undead around, The grizzled dwarf moves forward 20 feet (AK59) and tries to turn or destroy the undead facing him. (can turn up to 15 HD undead) As he feels Domi's power and Gargul's loathing of undead rise in him he channels this power toward the undead within 60 feet of him. 23 total hit dice of turning damage. His lips turn upward as he feels the rush of energy flow through him.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency 3d8(5+7+8)+6=26 3d8(8+5+2)+6=21 3d8(5+5+2)+6=18 d20+9=24 d20+9=20 d6+2=7 d6+2=5 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 7:46:58 PM
(OOC: Jim, Do you still need me to post stats for the Zombies or how do you want to do this I am planning on doing nothing with them excpet have them fight the ghouls and Ghasts and then prvent any from entering the tunnel behind us.)
Ingrge again charges the Zombies with attacking the Ghouls and Ghasts and once the Bears arrive charges them with the same task. Ingrge then takes a look around and takes off at a full run to U 70 so that he is looking directly at the tunnel entrance and is far enough away from the nearest undead to have some time to study the entrance for the magic he expects to find there.
Dellintu notes the Ghouls near the tunnel and seeing Ingrge's run that way sends two arrows (rapid shot) streaking toward the undead at W61. AC 24 & 20 for 12 points damage
Active spells Prot evil - 39 rounds Stone skin - 689 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm Jim: Kent, I am good with the Zombie as they are having a meery time exacting some warped revenge.
Milo (hp 104/104) d20+22=26 d4+4=8 2d6(2+4)=6 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 8:06:46 PM
Milo moves into combat beside Lian, attacking the nearest ghast (AC63 I think). (OOC: Hit AC 26 for 14 damage).
AC 29, 30 against lead undead touch AC 22,23 against lead undead
Aeralia d20-1=13 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 11:07:23 PM
(OOC: Please post maps aroundthe same time of the DM post if you can. I work 14-15 hour shifts several times a week, so it makes it hard to post when I want to wait for the map (so you posted last rounds map this morning, and the new round post/map all while i was still at work today). Or re-reading it, maybe i misunderstood and you weren't planning on posting a map for round 10, and the 'map tomorrow' meant you'd post one with round 11.)
Aeralia huffs and releases her tensed stance as Ingrge uses the wand of summons, though she still glares after the elven wizard for a few moments. Taking a few steps towards the open entranceway, Aeralia conjures several simple globes of light, sending them dancing down the corridor, to test where the anti-magic field begins. "Bertram, can you do something about -all- the undead?" Aeralia hollers to the dwarven cleric, the word 'all' tainted with harsh feelings, and a unfriendly glance towards Ingrge.
Afterwords she to scans the area for any sort of invisible threat, or lingering magical auras.
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OOC: Dancing lights past the ghouls/ghasts, attempting to find the beginning of the Anti-magic field.
Spot 13
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP72/72) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+16=35 Wednesday June 20th, 2007 11:13:00 PM
Seeing that the spellcasters are pretty much done with their long range offensive spells, Gunther heads into the fray. Large legs propel him forward (AD65) as he points toward the ghouls. "Attack!" he bellows to the now huge Delilah (Handle Animal=35).
Eager to please, the dire lioness stalks forward, licking her lips in anticipation. (AA64)
OOC: Jim, please remember that Gunther is now Large and Delilah is Huge.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Enlarge Person---??/?? rounds Protection from Evil---??/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---??/700 rounds Animal Growth---??/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Athalorn AC 28 HP 100/100 Stoneskin 70/70 Thursday June 21st, 2007 1:23:48 AM
Athalorn is keen to get into the cube as quickly as he can. Seeing Ingrge run off toward the entrance that he may gain a look inside, Athalorn follows, spear of storing in hand. He runs to V69 and looks inside the tunnel, watching Aeralia's orbs as they disappear into the cube.
---------------------------------------------- Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 689/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 40/50 Death Ward 118/120 Call Lightning Storm 118/120 - 12/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1199/1200
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 4 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+20=38 d20+15=16 d20+10=14 d8+2=6 d8+2=4 d8+2=3 Thursday June 21st, 2007 2:40:44 AM
Olana fires again at the group of ghouls (Y59? and buddies).
Hits ac 38, 16(eeeeeeh nat 1), 14, for 6, 4, 3
She's trying to keep an eye on where everyone is going, and she'll follow as soon as there's a general direction.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size +1 from Haste d20+18=34 3d6(5+6+3)+6=20 d20+24=30 Thursday June 21st, 2007 8:19:27 AM
Lian moves off toward the group of undead in front of him. He cartwheels forward (movement 100ft while hasted, tumbles to avoid AoO, DC 30) to meet the 'G' in position 61W. (Hits AC 34 for 20 damage)
Dodge versus remaining undead (AC 36). 37 with haste.
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (670 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (876 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (282 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) Bull's Strength (48 rounds) Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (unused, 1 round used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] d20+22=25 d10+9=15 d6=5 Thursday June 21st, 2007 8:26:05 AM
Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Blazing sword taking the lead, the red head moves to meet her next challenger. (Moving to 60X)
She strikes. (Hits AC 25 for 15 damage + 5 fire damage)
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22+1)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic]Haste[Jay B] d20+13=25 d20+13=30 d20+13=14 d6+4=9 d6+4=9 Thursday June 21st, 2007 8:28:16 AM
Fires again. (Hits AC 25 and 30, for 9 and 9 damage)
Dm Jim: Sonara is not hasted as its duration was only 7 rounds from the wand.
Jay B: How do you figure Jim? Did rounds pass while we were at Breakfast? I believe it was Ingrge's Haste, not the wand. Am I mistaken? Kent? I know Donna and myself passed on the Haste.
Dm Jim: 8 combat rounds passed as the group passed the teleportation ring and it used up the Haste spell from the wand.
Jay B: Okay?
Dm Jim: Combat Round 12 - The Melee Begins d20+5=7 d20+5=17 d20+5=12 d20+3=16 d20+3=20 d20+3=13 d20+3=12 Thursday June 21st, 2007 5:09:53 PM
OOC; Nice set of postings!!
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please note that the haste spell from the wand is over.
What is the duration of the Enlarge spell on Gunther? Please post spell elaspe times on Gunther.
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The squishy noises of slamming zombies and clawing and biting ghouls and ghasts can be heard coming from on and around the dead wizard pile. It appears to be somewhat of a standoff as the wizard zombies are giving as good as they get from the former guardsmen ghouls and ghasts. The stench that that battle is kicking up is awful.
As the some of the Emerald Dragons move forward to engage the Ghouls and Ghasts it becomes apparent which ones are Ghasts as the smell of death is almost overwhelming.
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DC 15 fort save for anyone within 10 feet of Ghast (GH). THis round just Milo and Delilla
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Brother Bertram attempts to send the undead to rest as they are an abomination to all that Gargul stands for, but he does not judge the distance well and none are effected. It may or may not be good fortune as the closest undead were the zombies.
Ingrge uses all haste, literally, to put himself in position to see in the stone wall formed tunnel. The tunnel is dark, but is quickly lit up by Aeralia's dancing light spell. Ingrge does not have the best view of the tunnel as it does bend and there seems to be an obstruction, a greatly damaged door of sorts. Ingrge can see that there is magic mouth spell cast on the door about half way into the tunnel. Ingrge also sees a broken sword that may have had some hint of magic.
Anthalorn runs up to support Ingrge and also looks into the winding tunnel. The druid sees his eagle approach and start to slow and prepare to land on his shoulder (will land to start the next round unless directed otherwise).
Ingrge, Aeralia nor K'Nara see any invisible creatures.
Dellintu injures a Ghoul and sees Lian and K'Nara run at it.
Lian is very acrobatic in his cartwheel and flip to his new opponents and they are too flabberghasted to attempt and AoO.
Lian and K'Nara each send an undead back to death.
Sonara plunks and undead but he does not fall.
Olana also adds one arrow to the melee before her the fletching of her second arrow get caught in her bowstring.
Gunther and Dellila move up to prepare to support the advancing Emeralds.
Milo move up into Dellila's ample shadow and stabs a Ghast and wrinkles his nose at the smell of death.
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The ghast facing brave little Milo was distracted by the two other large opponents close by as it give only a half hearted attack against the rouge.
AC 7, 17, and 12
There are two injured ghouls that close with the blade singer and her flaming blade. Something is urging them forward as this does not appear to be a smart thing to do. There still hearts do not appear to be into the attack.
AC 16, 20, and 13 AC 12
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 Thursday June 21st, 2007 7:26:34 PM
(ooc: Jim, Bertram moved last round to AK 59 (see last post) puts me within 60 feet and therefore in range of the ghouls and ghasts from spaces Y, AA, AB, & AC - And as each square is approximately 5 feet by 5 feet that means 12 squares away is in range. And yes some of the zombies are in range as well, but they are only 2 hit dice each and Bert's not terribly happy about them either) The doughty dwarf pulls out his dwarven battle axe and again moves forward. This time to AG59.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
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Dm Jim: Ugh!! I missed your move last round. I will have to do some catching up in the next post. All was not wasted then.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency d20+15=29 d20+10=22 d6+6=11 d6+6=12 d6=4 d20+11=28 d6+2=6 Thursday June 21st, 2007 7:44:47 PM
Ingrge directs the bears to attack the Ghast at S59 and then whips out his staff and taking a 5 ft step attacks the Ghoul at S68 sending a spell through the staff at the same time as the first attack. (disrupt undead) AC 29 - for 11 points + 4 disrupt AC 22 - for 12 points
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Milo (hp 104/104) d20+20=30 d20+15=30 d4+4=7 d4+4=7 2d6(5+3)=8 2d6(1+2)=3 Thursday June 21st, 2007 11:56:35 PM
Milo continues his attack against the ghast, his short sword a deadly blur of raw holy power.
(OOC: Hit AC 30 and AC 30 for 15 and 10 hps damage respectively).
AC 29, 30 against lead undead touch AC 22,23 against lead undead
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 70/70 Friday June 22nd, 2007 1:37:06 AM
Athalorn whispers a word to himself, and feels nature's energy course through him. He begins to grow, and gives a mighty roar in his new form, flexing his massive limbs (wildshape Dire Bear)
He moves to T63, geting used to his large body and reach
Glannath ;ands softly on the bears shoulders, familiar with his friends new form, ready to attack next round.
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Dire Bear (Large Animal)
Hit Points: 124 Speed: 40' AC: 17 Flat footed 16Touch 10 Base Attack: +19 Attack: Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Full Attack: 2 x Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Bite +14 (2d8+5) Special Attack: Improved Grab Reach: 10 Abilities: Str 31, Dex 13, Con 19, Int 13, Wis 24, Cha 9 Saves: Fort: +12 Ref: +5 Will: +15
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Animal Companion Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 22 FF 21 TAC 10
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 FF 23 TAC 12
Active Effects: Stoneskin 688/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 39/50 Death Ward 117/120 Call Lightning Storm 117/120 - 12/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1198/1200
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor 16,000 gps +1 ring of protection 2,000 gps +4 Periapt of wisdom 16,000 gps Boots of speed 12,000 gps Potion of Non Detection (Won in Lotto) +1 spear of storing 8,000 gps (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 400 gps each 1 x Goodberry
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Gunther (SR 13, AC30, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Enlarge Person, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+11=27 d20+22=28 2d6(1+5)+16=22 d20+17=31 2d6(3+4)+16=23 d20+12=17 2d6(2+1)+16=19 d20+22=36 2d6(5+6)+16=27 d20+14=34 2d6(5+5)+16=26 d20+4=15 2d6(3+2)+16=21 d20+16=20 d20+12=25 d20+14=21 d8+12=20 d6=6 Friday June 22nd, 2007 9:43:47 AM
Stepping forward (AC64), Gunther unloads on the Ghast in front of him (Fort=27). He grins as undead body parts fly all around him. **If Milo drops the Ghast before Gunther's attack, then he will move to Y57 and perfrom a single attack on the ghoul in X57.**
Gunther's attack AC28 for 22 AC31 for 23 AC17 for 19 AC36 for 27 AC34 for 26 AC15 for 21 Total damage: 138
**I am assuming that between Gunther and Milo's attack the Ghast is down**
Seeing the creature drop, Gunther orders Delilah further afield (Handle Animal=20), knowing that she can move faster than he can any day.
Wrinkling her nose at the disgusting undead in front of her (Fort.=25), the big cat happily moves toward the less stinky walking meat sacks (Z61). Making good use of her new reach (10 ft. reach), she reaches out a massive claw and swipes at the nearest undead (Y60).
Delilah's attack AC21 for 20+6ice
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---690/700 rounds Enlarge Person---870/900 rounds Protection from Evil---40/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---690/700 rounds Animal Growth---1190/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
**Note that I am assuming that 10 rounds have passed since these spells were cast. I asked about this before and you didn't answer my question**
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Dm Jim: How was the Emlarge person cast? It seems to be a bit long on the duration. Please explain.
Enlarge Person was cast by Ingrge just like Lian's was. I have copied the same time period as Lian. ----Nellie
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size d20+17=36 d20+17=30 3d6(4+3+4)+9=20 Friday June 22nd, 2007 11:17:21 AM
Shuts off his boots for this round.
Lian moves off toward 59S. (Fort save 36) The monk attacks again. (Hits AC 30, for 20 damage)
Dodge versus GH (AC 36).
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (664 rounds, Ingrge) Enlarge (870 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (276 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) Bull's Strength (42 rounds) Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald at tower) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (unused, 2 round used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] d20+22=24 d20+17=36 d10+9=14 d10+9=15 d6=3 d6=3 Friday June 22nd, 2007 11:20:31 AM
Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Remaining in her position, Knara attacks the remaining ghouls. Splits her attacks. (Hits AC 24 and 36, for 14 and 15 damage, plus 6 fire damage)
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] d20+12=17 d20+12=20 d6+4=7 d6+4=6 Friday June 22nd, 2007 11:23:04 AM
Fires at Lian's undead in 59s. (AC 17 and 20, for 7 and 6 damage)
Aeralia Friday June 22nd, 2007 12:29:40 PM
Aeralia follows after Ingrge, moving to a position where she can get a clear line of sight on the entrance, though staying clear of any remaining undead.
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+20=32 d20+15=23 d20+10=14 d8+2=10 d8+2=8 d8+2=8 Friday June 22nd, 2007 12:48:50 PM
Muttering at her sudden clumsiness, Olana shifts her aim, this time at the Ghoul approaching Milo at AB 61.
Hits AC 32, 23, 14, for 10, 8, 8 DAM
Looking ahead, she reckons the tunnel seems to be the targeted direction, and she'll move up when those behind her do. Still have creatures to mop up yet, and hopefully those around the corner wouldn't shuffle into the fight.
Dm Jim: Combat round 13 - Undead fall all around Milo fort save unmodified d20=9, bears fort save d20+5=21 d20+5=25 d20+5=19, bears attack d20+5=18 d20+5=22 d20+5=12 d20+5=14 d20+5=16 d20+5=10 d20+5=9 d20+5=12 d20+3=4 d20+3=18 d20+6=10 Saturday June 23rd, 2007 10:53:14 AM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please note that the haste spell from the wand is over.
Why is the duration of the enlarge spell on Gunther/Lian so long? Should the duration not be 130 combat rounds and that is if he cast it personally, which he did not. Does anyone remember how Ingrge cast enlarge or what Ingrge's contingency spell is for?
Jay, please keep the spell duration of Ingrge's summoned bears and attack for them in the future. Thanks.
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The power of Gargul flows with Brother Bertram and several of Ingrge's Zombies fall to pieces in his presence and even one ghast slumps over into a stinking pile of rotting flesh. The Cleric surges forward to support his fellow Dragons.
Ingrge directs the bears to attack the ghast in front of him (I placed the bear's incorrectly last round and have adjusted). The bears rip into the surprised ghast that they appear next too, seemingly annoyed but unaffected by it smell. The bears exhale to clear their sensitive noses.
Ingrge steps forward and gives the ghoul in front of him a forehand and backhand with his staff and the foul undead crumples.
Dellintu move forward and fires a nicely aimed shot into the ghast fighting Milo and it makes the beast howl with annoyance if not pain.
OOC: I rolled Milo's unmodified fort save of 9, DC is 15 or be sickened.
Milo starts to become overcome by the stench of the ghast, but is fortified somewhat as the arrow strikes the beast and he stabs out twice, connecting both times and the ghast topples over almost on the Halfling.
Anthalorn changes into a great dire bear as he gains mass and hair with each step forward. The black bears are heartened by his presence. Anthalorn's eagle lands deftly on the great bears massive shoulders like he has done so, so many times before.
Anthalorn has a good view of Aeralia's dancing lights spell turn the corner of the tunnel, just past the battered door that is lying on its side. The lights diminish a short time after rounding the corner and the druid can only assume that the antimagic must be a short ways past the corner. Anthalorn realized that there is no way a great of large size will make it into the tunnel as it pinches and turns.
Gunther sees no opponents in front of him an he moves forward to assist K'Nara and easily dispatches a wounded ghoul by removing its head. Black blood oozes out of the massive wound.
The dire lion happily obeys Gunther and bounds forward and reaches out with her dagger like claws over K'Nara and ends the wounded ghoul existence by removing its arms.
Lian shuts off his boots and sees that the bears has the ghast in pieces so he moves forward to a ghoul and caves its chest in with a well placed jumping side kick. The ghoul folds in half never to rise again.
K'Nara stays put, but has no alive or undead opponents as her friends moved forward to assist her. There are no invisible foes to be seen by Lucia, who is burning brightly.
Sonara is a bit concerned that she is getting left behind and her original target is down. What would Falin do? Sonara give a little shudder as the zombies get close, hoping that Ingrge still has hold over them. Sonara fires a long shot a ghoul (AS20) by the stinking dead wizard pile and she staggers it with two hits.
Aeralia runs flat out to get with her fellow and also watches her dancing lights wink out as the turn the corner of the magical wall of stone tunnel.
Olana also sees her first target drop before she can fire and changes targets and drops a ghoul (AR 24) by the dead wizard pile, supporting Ingrge zombies in their battle with the ghouls and ghasts. After firing her three arrows, Olana moves forward five feet.
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The zombie and ghoul/ghast battle still rages by the stinking, fly infested, dead wizard pile. Neither side was gaining an edge until Olana and Sonara started to help the zombies/former wizards.
Two ghouls and a ghast close on Lian (you made your fort save, just a different ghast), and they are horribly slow compared to the hand of Domi and do not even touch his robes.
The Emerald Dragons see at least a half a dozen ghouls or ghast exit the former wizard school and guard house (total of at least 12). The undead see what is happening and one group start to race to the stone tunnel where the Emeralds are starting to converge and the other toward the dead wizard pile (neither is on the map yet.)
The school and guard house are built into the low wall that surrounds the CUBE and are at least 180 feet away. The two building are on opposite sides of the CUBE.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Saturday June 23rd, 2007 11:59:32 AM
Not realizing her jeopardy at first, she takes off South West toward Ingrge's position to cover him.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Haste, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] d20+21=30 d10+9=19 d6=2 Saturday June 23rd, 2007 12:05:16 PM
OOC: Just realized I'm not sure where her Haste and Stoneskin came from. I can only assume Ingrge.
The red head make for the group of undead Lian is fighting. She might get off one attack. Heads for R54. (Hits AC 30, 19 damage and 2 fire... Donna's not going to like that I'm rolling better for her than she does for herself. :)) ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Enlarge, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27]-2 AC size d20+17=33 d20+17=23 d20+16=20 d20+16=22 d20+16=23 d20+11=28 3d6(5+5+3)+6=19 3d6(4+2+4)+6=16 3d6(4+6+6)+6=22 3d6(4+4+1)+6=15 Saturday June 23rd, 2007 12:12:44 PM
(OOC: I think my error is I have spell duration label as seconds, not rounds. I corrected my rounds... not sure if the spells cast by Ingrge are in seconds or rounds.)
(Fort save 33 and 23 for good measure)
The hand attacks again, splitting his flurry between the three remaining creatures. (AC 20, 22, 23 and 28, for 19, 16, 22 and 15 damage) He stands there covered in ghoul goo.
Dodge versus GH (AC 36).
Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (57 rounds??, Ingrge?, cast 14 or 15 rounds ago?)corrected rounds, 70 rounds starting, wand? Enlarge (last round, Donara, wand)[corrected rounds] Bears Endurance (45 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, but assuming it is still level adjusted... 1min per level x5 =50rnds - 13 rounds... 37rnds remaining Bull's Strength (2 rounds)[corrected rounds] Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency [Sub Jay B] 10d6(6+5+1+3+6+2+4+2+4+2)=35 d20+6=24 d20+6=14 d20+1=17 d20+6=11 d20+6=8 d20+6=24 d20+6=10 d20+1=19 d20+1=19 d4+4=5 d4+4=6 d4+4=6 d4+4=6 d4+4=6 d4+4=8 d6+2=6 d6+2=7 d6+2=7 Saturday June 23rd, 2007 12:39:55 PM
Ingrge takes aim at the group of six plus ghouls forming up (off map) and casts Fireball at the center of the whole lot. (Reflex DC 26, for 35 damage)
The bears continue to maul undead. #1(AC 24, 14 and 17, for 5,6,6 damage respectively) #2(AC 11, 8, and 19, for 6,6,7 damage respectively) #3(AC 24, 10 and 19, for 6,8,7 damage respectively)
Dellintu looks around and seeing the zombies, moves off West toward the tunnel quickly. ----------------------- Celestial Bears (3) AC: 13 HP: 26, 21, 18 ATT: +6, +6, +1 DAM: 1d4+4,1d4+4,1d6+2 Special: Smite evil +20 attack 1/day: ACE resistance 5 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 682 rounds continency (10 days) Summone Monster (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 11 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 Saturday June 23rd, 2007 6:21:20 PM
Bertram sees the group of undead heading toward the entrance of the tunnel and calls down holy fire right into the middle of them. Flame strike reflex dc 22 for half of the nonholy damage.
JIM; I am sorry I do not have my books in front of me to roll damamge
Ax in hand, Bertram moves forward anoither 15 feet.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 70/70 (Dire Bear form) 5d6(5+6+1+5+6)=23 Sunday June 24th, 2007 7:41:56 AM
Athalorn roars in his new guise as the large bear. He smiles inwardly, knowing the Ghouls and Ghasts are more or less finished in the compound. He moves to U58, guarding the entrance to the tunnel. With a roar and a gesture with his huge claws, he calls forth a bolt of lightning to the ground where one of the approaching Ghasts is.
Call Lightning Storm for 23 damage
Glannath takes off into the air from a growl from Athalorn. The eagle swoops low over the cube looking for signs of other entrances.
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Dire Bear (Large Animal)
Hit Points: 124 Speed: 40' AC: 17 Flat footed 16Touch 10 Base Attack: +19 Attack: Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Full Attack: 2 x Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Bite +14 (2d8+5) Special Attack: Improved Grab Reach: 10 Abilities: Str 31, Dex 13, Con 19, Int 13, Wis 24, Cha 9 Saves: Fort: +12 Ref: +5 Will: +15
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Animal Companion Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 22 FF 21 TAC 10
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 FF 23 TAC 12
Active Effects: Stoneskin 687/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 38/50 Death Ward 116/120 Call Lightning Storm 116/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1197/1200
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Simon ooc Sunday June 24th, 2007 7:46:34 AM
Jay - Didn't realise you were subbing for so many characters! Wow! you want me to take some of the burden off your hands?
Simon ~ Nah! I'm good. Things get pretty easy when you've gamed with certain PC's for nearly 6 years. You understand them for the most part. Thanks for the offer.
Simon ooc Sunday June 24th, 2007 12:04:51 PM
Ok no problem. Offer stands if you find its too much :)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin Monday June 25th, 2007 12:00:32 AM
Knowing that this is not the true test, Gunther smiles as he sees Bertram's column of fire finish off the last of the undead. He moves slightly forward with his kitty taking up a defense position in front of the stone tunnel as he shrinks back to normal size (T61).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---690/700 rounds Enlarge Person---10/10 rounds Protection from Evil---40/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---690/700 rounds Animal Growth---1190/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Milo (hp 104/104) d20+14=32 d20+20=29 d20+15=20 d4+4=7 d4+4=5 2d6(5+6)=11 2d6(4+6)=10 Monday June 25th, 2007 12:53:22 AM
Seemingly oblivious to the stench of the ghasts around him, Milo fights on. The halfling turns to the next creature and launches an assault against the undead. (OOC: An unmodified roll of 9 is a total of 23. He rolls an additional saving throw this round... not sure if I needed to however of DC 32. Made 2 attacks against AC 29 and 20 for 18 and 15 hit points of damage respectively.)
AC 29, 30 against lead undead touch AC 22,23 against lead undead
Posting Report for Monday June 25th, 2007 7:22:58 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of June 18,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JimF--XXXXOS K'Nara---OOXXXS Lean-----222222<he post for more than one NPC Gunther--OXXOF Olana----XOOXX Areala---OOXOX Inger----XXXXOS Farlin---OOXOO Glannah--OOXOO Alkuloin-OXXXXS Br.Bert--OOXXOS Milo-----XOXXO
Adm Ceil - Perty good for New Dargons.
Aeralia 5d4(4+4+3+2+1)+5=19 Monday June 25th, 2007 12:29:34 PM
Waiting for the other, not sure if she should preceed down the entrance, Aeralia casts a quick spell, sending a few missiles of energy towards the nearest unengaged undead, that doesn't appear to be under Ingrge's control.
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OOC: Magic missile (19 Dmg)
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) Monday June 25th, 2007 12:49:46 PM
"We've got company!" Olana tells everyone as the zombies from the guard house start to charge, followed by "Oooh," and a grin as Bertram's fire blast rains down.
Time to move, she thinks, and waving at Dellintu and Sonara, she heads for Z67. A better position to back up Milo and the others near the tunnel.
Jay B Monday June 25th, 2007 1:11:13 PM
OOC: Checking in.
Entering the CUBE!
Dm Jim: COmbat Round 14 Tunnel clear of Ghouls Monday June 25th, 2007 1:29:11 PM
OOC: Please improve posting as this is just the warm up to entering the CUBE. People will die if we do not improve our posting.
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please note that the haste spell from the wand is over.
Dellitu's enlarge spell ends this round (wand).
Jay, please keep the spell duration of Ingrge's summoned bears and attack for them in the future. Thanks.
I will begin posting at 11:00 pm starting tomorrow. MattC my ADM will be assisting me with combat in the Cube. MattC will be running some bad guys and so will I. I will post first then MattC. This will add to the fog of war. Please let me post first followed by MattC.
Thanks.
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Sonara sees fit to move over by Ingrge and away from the marching zombies.
K'Nara moves forward to support Lian and kill a ghoul by severing its spine.
Lian follow up the attack by killing the remaining ghoul and ghast that surround him. The monk of Domi can barely see the blue glow of his hands from the stinking rotting flesh covering them.
Ingrge spots the ghouls leaving the school and heading toward the Emerald Dragons and meets them with a well placed fireball. None survive the conflagration.
The summoned bears look for undead to attack, but there are none to be had, at least for now.
Brother Bertram see Ingrge handle one group of ghouls and he takes the other, the one leaving the guardhouse. It is toward the end of his range by he times the spell well. The holy fire cleanses the ghouls and they rise no more.
Anthalorn moves his massive bear form to the tunnel entrance and announces that it is his with a roar and a bolt of lightning. The thunder rolls on, but the ground is blackened not too far away as a reminder of what happens when you get on natures bad side.
Gunther and Delilah also move forward and guard the tunnel with Anthalorn.
Milo has his blood up and he continues to stab the already dead undead surrounding him.
Olana move up with the other Emeralds.
Aeralia adds her magical darts of force to the zombie and Ghoul battle. Once ghoul is impacted by five missiles and parts of him are blown off as he falls, never to walk the Wold again.
There seems to be a lull in the action, for now as the only ghouls or ghast nearby are battling the zombies around the stinking, fly infested, pile of dead wizards.
What will our heros do next?
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OOC: We are still in combat rounds.
I will not be able to update the map until tonight as I do not have the latest copy with me, my bad.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End, Bulls S)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Monday June 25th, 2007 2:22:01 PM
The monk moves to the tunnel opening and holds his position for others to pass inside. ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (56 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (44 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, 36 rounds Bull's Strength (1 round) Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency [Sub Jay B] Monday June 25th, 2007 2:37:59 PM
The celestial bears mill about, looking for further targets.
Ingrge makes for the tunnel, looking into the darkness of the tunnel. (Arcane Sight, See Invisibility) "Stand back." He says to the members close by. Then turning to the bears, he directs them to enter the tunnel. (If Prying eyes is still active, he will send them down the tunnel too.)
Dellintu stands back looking as if at any moment, he could do something very heroic. ----------------------- Celestial Bears (3) AC: 13 HP: 26, 21, 18 ATT: +6, +6, +1 DAM: 1d4+4,1d4+4,1d6+2 Special: Smite evil +20 attack 1/day: ACE resistance 5 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 681 rounds continency (10 days)[not sure of the conditions in place] Summone Monster (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 10 rounds
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 70/70 (Dire Bear form) Monday June 25th, 2007 2:43:54 PM
Athalorn allows the other bears to pass, and waits in his current form for the moment, waiting to see what happens. He follows into the tunnel a little, so he can see what happens.
Glannath swoops back down low, landing again on the shoulders of the large druid.
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Dire Bear (Large Animal)
Hit Points: 124 Speed: 40' AC: 17 Flat footed 16Touch 10 Base Attack: +19 Attack: Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Full Attack: 2 x Claw +19 Melee (2d4+10) Bite +14 (2d8+5) Special Attack: Improved Grab Reach: 10 Abilities: Str 31, Dex 13, Con 19, Int 13, Wis 24, Cha 9 Saves: Fort: +12 Ref: +5 Will: +15
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Animal Companion Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 22 FF 21 TAC 10
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 FF 23 TAC 12
Active Effects: Stoneskin 686/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 37/50 Death Ward 115/120 Call Lightning Storm 115/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1196/1200
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] Monday June 25th, 2007 2:47:36 PM
Knara steps away from the tunnel mouth. "What can you see Ingrge? Lucia?" The red head looks suddenly very tired and wary of this whole mission. "Why is it tunnels look so inviting most times but yet no one ever wants to enter freely?" She smiles and sideways winks at Gunther. ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 Monday June 25th, 2007 7:21:58 PM
As bertram joins the other he calls out. "How about someone use that haste wadnd on a few of us now. I will cast bless for a bit odf aid. Cast bless on party.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin Monday June 25th, 2007 10:54:17 PM
Gunther grins at K'nara. "Vell, normally I vould love to be anyplace dark and quiet vith you...but with all the undead around." Gunther shrugs innocently and posts watch on the undead activity while waiting on a report about the tunnel.
Delilah rubs her nose in disgust at the smells of decay around her. Meat that dead was for scavengers, not true hunters like herself.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---688/700 rounds Protection from Evil---38/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---688/700 rounds Animal Growth---1188/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Milo (hp 104/104) Tuesday June 26th, 2007 10:28:50 AM
Milo clicks his heels, activating his boots of speed, and makes a dash for the tunnel opening, stopping just short of Ingrge so as not to interfere with the wizard's spell.
AC 30, 31 against first moving opponent touch AC 23,24 against first moving opponent
Aeralia Tuesday June 26th, 2007 3:27:12 PM
Aeralia will await the others at the entrance of the tunnel, then when gathered, take a few steps in the opening after seeing what becomes of Ingrge's bears.
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Dm Jim: At the Threshold Combat Round 15 Tuesday June 26th, 2007 4:55:07 PM
OOC: Please improve posting as this is just the warm up to entering the CUBE. People will die if we do not improve our posting.
Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please note that the haste spell from the wand is over.
Dellitu's enlarge spell ends this round (wand).
Jay, please keep the spell duration of Ingrge's summoned bears and attack for them in the future. Thanks.
I will begin posting at 11:00 pm starting tomorrow. MattC my ADM will be assisting me with combat in the Cube. MattC will be running some bad guys and so will I. I will post first then MattC. This will add to the fog of war. Please let me post first followed by MattC.
Thanks.
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Lian move over to the entrance of the tunnel and wipes ghoul goop off of his hands.
Ingrge also move forward and into the shadow of Anthalorn. The wizard send his bears forward into the tunnel and around the bend.
OOC: Ingrge does not have prying eyes active.
The bears lumber forward single file and knock over the battered door and trod upon it a voice can be heard coming from the door "Please present your personal Arcane Mark and any delivery papers to the attendant."
The lead bear turns the corner and just as he disappears from view lets out a howl of pain. The two following bears are covered in blood. Anthalorn's new sensitive nose picks up the coppery sent of blood in the air. Delilah's ears perk up and she lifts her head to take a deep breath, and her tail begins to twitch excitedly.
Both following bears attempt to rear up and both bang their heads as the height is only about 5 feet in the middle of the tunnel. The bears both growl and bare their teeth, but do not move forward.
Delintu moves up t check on Ingrge.
Sonara also finds a better viewing spot.
K'Nara moves up to settle in front of the tunnel. The blade singer sees no invisible creatures.
Brother Bertram moves forward to get in range for his bless spell and fortifies his fellow Dragons for the battle that is sure to come.
OOC: What is the duration of the bless spell, please list at the bottom of your post.
Gunther and Delilah wait for the real action to start.
Milo move up to support Ingrge as he can find no undead that are animated to stab that Ingrge does not control.
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No one can see the Ghoul/Zombie battle, but sounds of it can be heard, although the sounds seems to be less now as boths side lose combatants.
OOC: We will not start the 11:00 pm posts until you enter the Cube.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:16:10 PM
This was not the archer's forte. She lets the wizard do his thing. Holds her bow ready to fire.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:18:28 PM
(OOC: Not sure what the duration is of her PfE.)
The bladesinger stands waiting with Gunther, leaning on the large man like he was a wall in a tavern. ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. This doesn't seem right. I don't like it. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:25:53 PM
As the monks muscles fade, he retrieves a scroll (move action) and waits. Then the monk retrieves (move action) a sunrod. [If allowed, as a free action, Lian will toss the rod into the tunnel. If an attack is required to hit a 'target', then he'll wait.]
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (55 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (43 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, 35 rounds Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency [Sub Jay B] d20+6=15 d20+29=41 d20+23=38 Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:40:38 PM
(OOC: I don't know if the spells labeled with '#' are ones Kent cast or if those are active effects! Ack!)
The weapon mage casts Greater Invisibility and moves quietly into the tunnel. Highlight to display spoiler: {Ingrge will move to the end of the tunnel, to just before the turn. Move Silently 15} His Arcane sight and See Invisibility working overtime.
Once there in the tunnel, the mage silently urges one of the two remaining bears toward the goo that was once their triplet and watches what happens when there is no Arcane Mark. (Spellcraft 41, Knowledge arcana 38)
Dellintu is amazed by what he's seeing and stands quite still and silent. He prepares to cast. ----------------------- Celestial Bears (3) AC: 13 HP: 26, 21, 18 ATT: +6, +6, +1 DAM: 1d4+4,1d4+4,1d6+2 Special: Smite evil +20 attack 1/day: ACE resistance 5 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 680 rounds continency (10 days)[not sure of the conditions in place] Summone Monster (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 9 rounds Great Invisibility -
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm Jim: Ingrge can move into the tunnel, but he will not be able to get by the bear. In fact the first bear is not dead, but is close enough too it. It is barely concious. A little foreknowledge for one posting for so many.
Ingrge can tell what happened to the bear was not a result of door in the middle of the tunnel, but around the corner. I will enlighten you tomorrow.
(Hello from Costa Rica. Jay the # merely denotes that it is one of Ingrges Specialization school spells)
Lucia Tuesday June 26th, 2007 5:42:47 PM I see Ingrge. Drones the sword.
Milo (hp 104; 104) d20+21=40 d20+19=27 d20+17=24 Tuesday June 26th, 2007 8:46:05 PM
Not prepared to wait any longer, Milo proceeds quickly into the tunnel, moving quietly and keeping to the shadows as he goes. The halfling is alert to danger as he moves along however.
(OOC: Hide DC 40, Move Silently DC 27. Took a -5 penalty to these for moving full speed while doing so. Search DC 24.)
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Dm Jim: I will give Milo the opportunity to squeeze past the two startled bears and the horribly wounded bear. Just a note to let you know that you have to move past them and there is not much room between the bears and the service entrance, that is minus a door.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin Tuesday June 26th, 2007 11:36:55 PM
If he was in any other place, Gunther would be as happy as a clam with K'nara being this close. But here... None the less, Gunther smiles as he continues to post watch outside the tunnel.
Delilah looks less thrilled as she paces back and forth in front of Gunther.
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---687/700 rounds Protection from Evil---37/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---687/700 rounds Animal Growth---1187/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) Wednesday June 27th, 2007 12:32:09 AM
Olana wrinkles her nose as she approaches the tunnel at all speed. "So what's going on, in there?" she pauses by Gunther.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 100/100 Stoneskin 70/70 Wednesday June 27th, 2007 1:28:05 AM
Seeing Milo move past, and assuming Ingrge also has moved into the Cube, Athalorn changes back into human form, quickly realising he wouldn't be able to squueze through the tunnel. With spear in hand, he moves carefully down the tunnel, watching Milo squeeze between the two bears, and follows him, whispering words of reassurance to the animals.
Glannath leaps from Athalorn's shoulder as he changes form again, and waits outside the tunnel for a call to follow.
------------------------------- Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 685/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 36/50 Death Ward 114/120 Call Lightning Storm 114/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1195/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Jay B Wednesday June 27th, 2007 1:07:53 PM
OOC: I work graveyard and will have to be in bed by 2pm PAC Time. I will check back around 1pm to see if Jim has posted. If not, I will not be able to post until tomorrow.
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Wednesday June 27th, 2007 1:59:52 PM
Bertram moves forward wioith the others ax in hand and spell on lips.
(OOC: Jim, Sorry about the lack of spell info. I am on the road and posting as frequently as I can but I do not however have any of my books with me)
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
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Dm Jim: I am there more often than not also. The web site that Jay gave you is excellent and I use it on the road.
Jay B (OOC) to Mark Wednesday June 27th, 2007 2:40:05 PM
Mark/Bert, here is the SRD addy if you don't have access on the road.
It might help with spell info. :)
Have a safe trip... where ever you are.
http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm
PS: I don't think I have your most current email addy.
Lian/Knara/Ingrge/Sonara/Lucia (Jay B) Wednesday June 27th, 2007 4:35:40 PM
Everyone waits to see what happens...
Dm Jim: Combat Round 16 - Service Entrance d20+20=31 d20+20=23 Wednesday June 27th, 2007 5:32:49 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Jay, please keep the spell duration of Ingrge's summoned bears and attack for them in the future. Thanks.
I will begin posting late starting today. MattC my ADM will be assisting me with combat in the Cube. MattC will be running some bad guys and so will I. I will post first then MattC. This will add to the fog of war. Please let me post first followed by MattC.
Thanks.
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Sonara holds her position and readies her bow, unsure of what will come next. Sonara watches the Emerald Dragons and waits to take her cue from them.
K'Nara leans on Gunther and takes a brief respite before what she and Lucia think may be a coming storm. Gunther enjoys the contact, but is waiting for the coming action and he passes the time by flicking ghoul goop off his armor.
Lian tosses a sunrod into the stone tunnel and it greatly aids the viewing.
Ingrge casts improved invisiblity on himself and enters the tunnel created by a shaped stone wall spell. Ingrge moves to the center of the tunnel and can easily see around the corner. The lead bear is down and howling in pain. Blood from dozens of gashes are everywhere.
The two uninjured bears are blocking his forward progress as the stomp the ground and bare their teeth.
Ingrge can see the remnants of a greater glyph of warding spell and quickly puts out an invisible hand to stop Milo as he sees another on right by what is left of the door hinges. It is apparent that the stout oak door was ripped off its hinges and now lies under Ingrges feet in the middle of the tunnel.
Anthalorn srinks back to normal and also moves into the tunnel and like Ingrge can see the service entrance to the CUBE. The filtered light from the sunrod casts shadows throughout the entrance way into the CUBE.
Brother Bertram readies himself for battle as he hefts his axe and get ready to use it.
Olana stands rooted to the spot and stare blankly at the approching zombies.
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ooc; Please wait to post until MattC posts tonight.
ADM Matt C. d20+19=28 d20+20=38 d20+15=30 d20+10=27 d8+8=12 d8+8=11 d8+8=13 Wednesday June 27th, 2007 10:17:49 PM
OOC - Service Entrance map is sent - this time with the attachment (I hope)!
A figure can be seen down the corridor that leads into the complex. The front characters can see past the broken doorway and the raised porticullis to the second porticullis that is in the down position.
The figure behind the second porticullis raises a bow and shoots at Anthalorn.
Hit AC 38, 30 & 27 Damage 16, 15 & 17
Jan OOC (Olana) Thursday June 28th, 2007 1:20:05 AM
((Did my post get missed, or did I do something wrong?))
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OOC: Sorry about that. I wrote my post early and then went and edited before posting, but forgot to take the part aout about Olana. I had written that part before you posted. My appologies
~~Jan~~ No worries. I'll post assuming I'm at the tunnel entrance. Correct me if I've overstepped a bit.
Simon OOC (Athalorn) Thursday June 28th, 2007 1:36:44 AM
Do I get bonus from Protection from Evil to AC? If so one hit misses.
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Dm Jim: Protection from evil is still active as you do not enter the antimagic until you cross the threshold of the service entrance, at least according to Karen. The figure that shot you appears to be in the antimagic.
Milo (hp 104,104) d20+26=45 Thursday June 28th, 2007 9:46:29 AM
Milo's eyes grow wide as Athalorn sprouts arrows. The halfling growls, "So how do we raise the gate?" as he finds what concealment that he can to hide from the archer.
(OOC: Hide DC 45)
AC 29, 30 vs. the archer
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency [Sub Jay B] d20+13=31 Thursday June 28th, 2007 10:58:58 AM
The mage suggests that the others move back until he deals with the glyph. (Including the bears for a moment) If he can only see ONE glyph, he will cast Greater Dispel Magic targetting it. If it is obvious there might be more, he casts it as an area effect, trying not to breach any Emerald spells. (I really feel the area affect is the best choice though. The area around the door, with the door at the center. CL check 31)
Dellintu waits, taking mental notes from the weapon mage.
Ingrge suggests that the wounded bear continue forward through the door frame. If it is unable, he'll move one of the others forward instead. ----------------------- Celestial Bears (3) AC: 13 HP: 26, 21, 18 ATT: +6, +6, +1 DAM: 1d4+4,1d4+4,1d6+2 Special: Smite evil +20 attack 1/day: ACE resistance 5 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 679 rounds continency (10 days)[not sure of the conditions in place] Summone Monster (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 8 rounds Great Invisibility - 12 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Thursday June 28th, 2007 11:02:54 AM
The hand will move into the tunnel (Y48) and retrieves yet another scroll. Highlight to display spoiler: {(two scrolls in hand. Protection from Evil and Enlarge Person)}
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (54 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (43 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, 34 rounds Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] Thursday June 28th, 2007 11:11:35 AM
She moves forward into the mouth of the tunnel. (V55) ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Thursday June 28th, 2007 11:12:54 AM
She waits. What else can she do? Zombies? She turns her bow toward the undead.
Jay B Thursday June 28th, 2007 11:13:23 AM
OOC: Those zombies are the ones Ingrge summoned?
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Dm JIm: Yes
Athalorn AC 28 HP 89/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Thursday June 28th, 2007 12:25:00 PM
Athalorn moves back down the tunnel, his various magical protections soaking up most of the damage from the arrows. He stands around the corner from the entrance at U52. "I can create a wall to protect us while we deal with the gates? Or I could move through the grills?"
Glannath circles in the air outside, wondering what the Dragons were doing standing around.
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 684/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 35/50 Death Ward 113/120 Call Lightning Storm 113/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1194/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2, Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Aeralia Thursday June 28th, 2007 12:38:04 PM
Aeralia advances into the tunnel behind the others, scanning the area quickly for magical auras, casting another simple lighting cantrip to attempt to find the anti-magic field's exact threshold.
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OOC: Dancing Lights
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+15=34 Thursday June 28th, 2007 2:26:25 PM
Olana frowns, her bow at the ready at the tunnel entrance. She doesn't like that howling the bears are making - not good for the bears, and it doesn't promise any better for themselves. "May the ground rise and swallow our enemy" she mutters bad temperedly. While she waits for Ingrge's spell to destroy the glyph, she watches the outside, just in case any zombies or worse, from the front of the building, get close.
Dm Jim: Combat Round 17 - Defender of the CUBE Thursday June 28th, 2007 4:12:47 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
Please wait for MattC to post before your next post.
Thanks.
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Milo quickly hides himself among the growling bears and ponders how he and his friends will lift the gate. Milo remembers that Karen had told the Emerald Dragons that in one attack the first portcullis was disabled and that the portcullis locks automatically once it fall. The lock was simple and on the ground, a simple clasp (DC 10 open locks). The portcullis are heavy and it took two strong men to lift it (DC 23 strength check, only two can try at one time with a +2 aid anonther bonus - Roll one D20 and add strenght bonus for each person attempting and the +2 bonus).
Ingrge easily sees the greater glyph, but does not want to spend time studying it. Ingrge dispels the glyph and call for the uninjured bears to fall back, which they do, causing the Emeralds to flatten themselves against the stone wall of the tunnel.
At Ingrge's command the wounded bear slowly rises and limps forward and winks out of existanse as it steps across the doorway.
Lian pulls out another scroll as he gets ready for action.
K'Nara and Lucia watch the actions of Ingrge with great interest. Lucia relates for his mistress that his sight penetrate past the door hinges. "I will go blind in there!"
Sonora is very wary of Ingrge's zombies as they pold slowly toward their master. The rotten flesh of the wizard zombies wrinkles the elfs nose.
Anthalorn is struck by two arrows, but his stone skin absorbs the lion share of the damage, but he is not unscathed. The druid suggest that he can put up a wall of stone to assist with the gate, but then remember that the portcullis's are in the antimagic.
Anthalorn move back behind the tunnel bend for cover.
Aeralia cast her light cantrip and the magical light stops just at the empty door hinges. It looks like the antimagic start well before the down portcullis and the shadowy figure.
Olana waits to act and breaths a sigh of relief when Ingrge removes the glyph.
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OOC: I Posted sligthly early, Gunther & Bertram can post before MattC and he can update the action as needed.
everyone else please wait for MattC to post.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin Thursday June 28th, 2007 10:16:55 PM
Gunther listens to the recap and sighs. Never easy...nope...never easy. As he continues to guard the rear, Gunther looks at the tunnel and then looks over at Delilah. Activating his ring of communication, Gunther speaks up. "Ingrge, I don't tink Delilah vill fit through de tunnel. Is dere a vay to shrink her down or odervise get her into de Cube?"
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---686/700 rounds Protection from Evil---36/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---686/700 rounds Animal Growth---1186/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
ADM Matt C. d20+19=37 d20+20=22 d20+15=19 d20+10=18 Thursday June 28th, 2007 10:51:55 PM
The shadowy figure watches as the bears move back away from the broken doorway. It also sees some of the party members shift places.
The figure takes a bead on Lian, but all the movement must have thrown off its aim. All three arrows bounce harmlessly off a wall or ceiling.
Miss AC's 22, 19 & 18
The figure turns its head as if listening to someone or something behind it.
Aeralia Friday June 29th, 2007 12:08:00 AM
"Thats enough out of you," Aeralia mumbles as the figure takes aim and fires at Lian. "Let see what sort of abjurations we're dealing with here," the young woman says, closing her eyes for a moment as she inhales deeply, summoning forth the more potent magical energies within her.
Chanting the proper incantations quickly, Aeralia thrusts her hands forward towards the portcullis and shadowy figure, physically mimicing the direction of her sorcerous energies as it pierces into the anti-magic aura. As her arms reach full extension, she spreads her hands and arms apart quickly, directing the magics as the evocation spreads out into a wall of magical energies, just beyond the portcullis. She positions the wall of force between the metal grate and the shadowy figure, with as much room on the far side of the portcullis as she can steal (making sure theres enough so the gate can be lifted unhindered by the wall).
She waits a moment, wondering if the wall was indeed created; if her spell had resisted the abjuration aura as it should. "If the wall is up, that should give time to heal as needed, and get that portcullis unlocked and raised." Glancing at the several holes in the walls and ceiling, she adds, "just be careful."
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OOC: Cast Wall of Force (On Map: 024 - V24) NOTE: Wall of force is unaffected by Antimagic fields, stated both in Antimagic field's and Wall of Force's descriptions.
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 d8+5=9 Friday June 29th, 2007 1:35:49 AM
"A good tactic, Aeralia. I didn't realise those walls resisted the antimagic. A useful tool!" Athalorn relaxes a little, breathing deeply. He pulls the two arrows from his shoulder, throwing them to the floor. He closes his eyes and focuses on the Culverclove leaf in his hand. Clutching it tightly, he uses its energies to heal his own wounds.
Speaking again, he calls for Gunther. "Gunther my old friend, I think it may soon be time to flex those muscles of yours with this gate."
Standard Action: Cast Cure Light Wounds - 9 hit points ------------------------------- Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 683/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 34/50 Death Ward 112/120 Call Lightning Storm 112/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1193/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
Milo (hp 104/104) d20+26=32 d20+17=24 d20+24=39 Friday June 29th, 2007 9:14:48 AM
Remembering the lock, Milo hunkers down at the base of the gate, hiding as best he can even while he searches for the lock.
(OOC: Hide check DC 32. Search DC 24. If Milo finds a lock, he'll attempt to unlock it. Open Locks DC 39.)
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Dm Jim: The lock is at the base of the portcullis and Milo will have to move forward and will be just a few feet away from the shadowy figure.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] Friday June 29th, 2007 10:53:20 AM
She moves further in, close to Ingrge and Lian. ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Friday June 29th, 2007 10:53:46 AM
She waits.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Friday June 29th, 2007 11:00:15 AM
Just noticing the figure, the monk smiles in ammusement. "How precious. Arrows."
He looks toward the invisible Ingrge. "Would it be safe to pass this entrance now Ingrge? I don't much care for poeple shooting at me."
(two scrolls in hand. Protection from Evil and Enlarge Person)
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (53 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (42 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, 33 rounds Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency [Sub Jay B] d20+23=37 d20+29=44 Friday June 29th, 2007 11:22:23 AM
(I assume Ingrge used the Dispel to 'target' rather than area effect? Would have preferred an area. Also not exactly sure where this 'figure' is in relation to the portcullis.)
Since Ingrge knows that the Cube is protected magically, he will think about mundane ways in. (Therefore I will wait for Kent to return Sunday the 2nd. He should start posting for Ingrge and Dellintu the following Monday. Since he knows the mage's powers much better than I. :D So there Jim! Nee ner.) "We have to enter sooner rather than later. I have a feeling that those glyphs might reset even after a dispel. The portcullis seems to be the barrier where magic stops. My vision looking into the Cube is being effected." The elf files through his memories about anti-magic fields and what breaks them momentarily. (Knowledge arcana 37, Spellcraft 44) "As for that antimagic field, if we can't use magic, neither can they. What neuters us neuters them. Beware though, of constructs and non-summoned creatures... they are uneffected. This is a school of magic after all." Says the disembodied voice. "In addition, anything magical will likely lose function while inside the Cube. Just a reminder."
Dellintu stands waiting for something interesting.
The bears mill about and can smell the undead from here. ----------------------- Celestial Bears (3) AC: 13 HP: 26, 21, 18 ATT: +6, +6, +1 DAM: 1d4+4,1d4+4,1d6+2 Special: Smite evil +20 attack 1/day: ACE resistance 5 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 678 rounds continency (10 days)[not sure of the conditions in place] Summone Monster (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 7 rounds Great Invisibility - 11 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x2 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm Jim: The dimension door spell will fail to allow the three heros to enter the antimagic or even penetrate the CUBE.
Jay B - Okay, now I remember, Karen said something to that effect. Will change post since Ingrge would remember that.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+15=25 Friday June 29th, 2007 1:24:23 PM
Olana moves in toward the gate with the others, looking for any possible assailants
Spot 25
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+6=9 Friday June 29th, 2007 3:38:27 PM
Hearing the activity over the ring, Gunther knows it's time to head in. He orders Delilah to follow, unsure of whether she will be able to squeeze through the tight tunnel.
Once inside the tunnel, the warrior readies himself to raise the massive iron gates. Getting a poor grip, Gunther strains against the weight to no avail (Str.=9).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---686/700 rounds Protection from Evil---36/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---686/700 rounds Animal Growth---1186/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
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Dm Jim: Will Gunther get a +6 bonus while in the antimagic area?????
It's inside the antimagic area, eh? Then the Str. would drop to a +3...which...shock...gasp...will fail, just like the +6 number. ;)---Nellie
ADM Matt C. Friday June 29th, 2007 4:16:43 PM
OOC - Unfortunately there will not be a post today as Jim and I are both traveling. Jim will post again Sunday night.
Lian Friday June 29th, 2007 4:39:38 PM
Puts his scrolls away.
Knara [Sub Jay B] Friday June 29th, 2007 4:47:35 PM
"Um, Ingrge, what about Lucia? Will she function? I mean, not necessarily her powers, but will she lose her sentience?"
Yeah, what about ME! Askes the sword in a raised tone.
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Friday June 29th, 2007 5:26:36 PM
Bertram looks around at the zombies of Ingrge's and speaks.
"Why not send them ahead to deal with the archer? As created, not magical undead, they will not be affected by the anti-magic field and should be able to provide cover and a distraction for us, as well as perhaps take out our little freind up ahead.
Gunther, do you need a little extra strength? If answer is yes, Bertram will cast Bull's strength on Gunther.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Level 6 Blade Barrier Undeath to Death Word of Recall
Level 7 Power Word Blind Restoration, Greater X2 per day
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Turn undead 3 times/day (1 used)
Dm Jim: Combat Round 18 - Portcullis d20+12=19 d20+16=19 d20+10=11 d20+7=8 d20+8=23 d20+8=13 d8+8=10 Saturday June 30th, 2007 1:55:24 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
MattC is on vacation for a few days so I will do a combined post until he returns.
Thanks.
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Aeralia tries a new tact and cast her wall of force just behind the downed portcullis and the sorcereress waits to see what effect it may have.
Anthalorn is impressed with Aeralia's move and takes time to cure himself some of the arrow damage.
Milo move forward, shadow to shadow, but the lock is on the floor in the middle of the passage way in the light cast by the sunrod. Not to mention that the rouge is moving to work on the lock, so Milo realizes that his hide is not very effective (DC 12 spot check).
The lock itself is almost childlike to Milo and he easily opens it. The mechanism seems only to exist to slow the opening of the gate.
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ooc: Milo I need your AC in the antimagic and if it were not for the wall of force you would be flat footed also. Until you post your AC it is 10 FF and 17 normal in the antimagic.
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K'Nara moves up to Ingrge and Lucia wonders what his existance will be like in the antimagic area and comes to the realization that he will only be a nice fancy sword with no concious.
Sonara waits outside looking for direction from the Dragons.
Lian questions Ingrge on the groups next course of action, but seems ready for action himself.
Olana moves into the tunnel with the rest of her friends.
Bertram now seems less adverse to the zombies and wants to use them against the undead in the CUBE.
Gunther move up to the iron gate and attempts to open it now that Milo has opened the locking mechanism. Gunther feels weaker in the antimagic, and either the weakness or more likely his hasty technique causes him not to be able to lift the portcullis.
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The shadowy figure is easily seen by Milo and Gunther and it is a grinning vampire. The vampires red eyes and long fangs seem to welcome the Emeralds as he bend his bow and aims at Milo's head. The arrow looks like it would have flown true, but it shatters on an invisible force. The vampire give a silent yell in frustration. The vampire taps his bow on the wall and then stows it and draws his hammer and long sword, and waits expectantly.
The Emerald Dragon appear to be safe, but for the murder holes to the sides and above.
A high pitch whine is hear and two spears poke down from the ceiling.
AC 11 (natural 1) AC 8 (natural 1)
One each missed Milo and Gunther when they were most helpless (Flatfooted)
From the side murder holes poke five long, at least 4 feet showing) white daggers, one each at Milo and Gunther. The two heros also notice several eye holes above the murder holes and spy bloodshot eyes looking out.
AC 23 10 damage to Milo as the thin pseudo knives pierce his side.
AC 13, the knives of sorts are turned by Gunthers much more normal armor.
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Map to follow tomorrow
DM Please Highlight to display spoiler: {Lucia is a female personae... [message from Jay B]}
Athalorn OOC (Simon) Sunday July 1st, 2007 3:56:58 AM
Jim - is the area near the portcullis large enough for Athalorn to turn back into a dire bear?
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Dm Jim: The service entrance is 8 feet wide and mabe the same height. It would be more than a tight fit.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal: Delilah (AC12, Flat=10, HP88/88, DR10/magic) Animal Growth, Stoneskin d20+3=5 Sunday July 1st, 2007 10:59:58 PM
Gunther growls as the knife pings off his armor. "I'll be up der for you in a minute you little covard!"
Making his way toward the others, Gunther looks over at K'nara. "How are ve going to get past Aeralia's vall?"
Gunther once more braces himself to try and lift the iron gate, but once more can't get a good grip. (Str.=5)
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---685/700 rounds Protection from Evil---35/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---685/700 rounds Animal Growth---1185/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Monday July 2nd, 2007 1:16:19 AM
Tired of the waiting game, and unable to help Gunther lift the portcullis very effectively, the druid calls to the others. "We need someone else with natural strength to help Gunther lift that cursed gate."
Glannath circles outside the cube, fearful of the zombies and curious as to the happenings inside.
------------------------------- Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 682/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 33/50 Death Ward 111/120 Call Lightning Storm 111/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1192/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
Aeralia Monday July 2nd, 2007 2:26:47 AM
"I'll drop the wall when you get that portcullis up!" Aeralia says towards Gunther, worried about the attacks coming from the murder holes. "I'm just keeping that guy off you until you can get it lifted."
She's not sure if theres anything else she can do to aid, so waits and watches, keeping an eye on the shadowy figure behind the wall of force.
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Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Monday July 2nd, 2007 7:01:44 AM
Moves up to the remains of the door and waits. He's not sure where the field begins. He wishes he could Turn Undead like Bertram to help Gunther and Milo a bit.
The monk thinks a moment and then retrieves his Deeper Darkness copper from the pouch, grasping it in his hand.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 4 day duration, upon entering the city)[oops, should be 5 day duration... aw well] Stoneskin (52 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (41 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon)no duration as it is free action to activate, 32 rounds Boots of Haste (2/10 rounds a day)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Monday July 2nd, 2007 7:03:24 AM
The archer wishes terribly to be of use to her friends, so she moves into the tunnel and toward the doors. Knocking an arrow as she goes.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15(sorry Donna) Monday July 2nd, 2007 7:10:30 AM
The Bladesinger moves into the gate house and toward Gunther to assist him opening the portcullis. "Lian, if thats what I think it is, pick you place for it, but aim WELL!" "Ah, um, Bertram, you might be best here. My belt just died. I can't assist very well."
Jay B to Kent Monday July 2nd, 2007 7:16:06 AM
OOC: Welcome Back Kent, please post for Ingrgre today! :)
Spells cast have '*'. Durations are accurate, more or less. I do not know Dellintu's personality, so he is in the tunnel still.
Posting Report for Monday July 2nd, 2007 8:06:57 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragon For the week of June 25,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JimF--XXXX2S K'Nara---XXOXX2<Sub by Jay Lean-----22222 <NPC's 2 of them Hunther--2XOXXS Olana----XOX2X Aerala---XXXXX Inger----XXOXX Farling--OOOOO Glannala-OOOOO Athalorn-XOX2XS Bro.Bert-XOXOO Milo-----X2OXXSS
Adm Ceil
Milo (hp 104/94) Monday July 2nd, 2007 11:28:41 AM
Milo spits out a curse as he is stabbed by the knife from the murder hole. The halfling quickly moves back from the portcullis (and out of the antimagic area if possible) after finishing with the lock, "You can lift the portucullis now. The lock won't be in the way."
AC 29, 30 vs. the guys behind the murderholes. AC 18, 19 vs. the guys behind the murderholes without magic.
(OOC: HELP... Starting next week I'll be on vacation for two weeks with no Internet connection. Can someone play Milo for me, while I'm away please?)
Dm Jim: Combat Round 19 - Help at the Gate d20+8=16 d20+8=15 d20+10=16 d20+7=14 Monday July 2nd, 2007 11:06:57 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
MattC is on vacation for a few days so I will do a combined post until he returns.
Thanks.
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Gunther and Milo notice that the sets of five long thin white knives move independantly as they are withdrawn and seem to be hardened and filed fingernail, of four feet long.
Milo move backs outside of the anitmagic and allows Lian to move up.
Gunther grabs hold of the bars of the portcullis, but slips on what appears to be dried blood. Apparently this tact has been tried before. Gunther knows he needs help with the bars.
K'Nara comes to the rescue of the big cat trainer. As the leader of the Emerald Dragons strides toward the threshold of the CUBE, Lucia speaks up, I can not see in there and I do not think I will like it in there. Lucia goes quiet as soon as K'nara enters the CUBE. K'Nara is now shoulder to shoulder with Gunther. (+2 circumstance bonuse next round, pluse each of your str. bonus).
Lian is not at the destroyed door hinges and where Aeralia's light spell does not penetrate. In fact, the darkness oozing out between the monks fingers does not penetrate the threshold of the CUBE.
Aeralia informs her fellow Dragons that she is prepared to drop the wall of force one the gate is up, but what says the gate will stay up?
Anthalorn give encouragement, knowing he is not the one to lift the bars. The druids wingman circles high overhead keeping watch.
Sonara move in close to the Dragons along with Dellintu.
Ingrge and the bears mill about in the tunnel.
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The armored vampire slashes his longsword at the wall of force and hits it with his hammer. The foul red eyed beast steps back five feet and calls over his should and the last portcullis drops in front of him. The vampire becons K'Nara and Gunther with his weapons and then flexes for them.
From the side murder holes stabs the five long white fingernails. The set reaching out for K'Nara are stained red with some of Milo's blood. The red eyes can been seen watching from the sight slits several feet above the side murder holes.
K'Nara AC 20 Gunther AC 16
AC 16 - K'Nara armor turns the fingernails AC 15 - Gunther feels the fingernails touch but not penetrate his skin.
From the overhead murder holes comes that strange whine again and then the spear reach out for our heros
AC 16 - Again K'nara's armor turns a weapon. AC 14 - Gunther is also lucky again as he feel the spear slide down his back, but not penetrate his armor.
The door at the far end of the service entrance opens wider and inky blackness can bee seen and a vampire head pokes out and surveys the scene, it red bloodshot eyes searching. It withdraws its pale face back into the darkness.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+5=9 Monday July 2nd, 2007 11:59:02 PM
Grunting and straining, Gunther tries once more to lift the gate, but the activity of the murder holes is just too distracting (Str.=9). Swearing loudly in orcish, the warrior turns to K'nara. "If you can't bring it up den I'm not sure vat ve vill do...Varrd is not vith me today."
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---684/700 rounds Protection from Evil---34/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---684/700 rounds Animal Growth---1184/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
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Dm Jim: Nellie you get to add K'Nara's strenght bonus to your roll as well, not that it would make a difference in your roll, just for future reference.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 1:23:31 AM
Athalorn thinks, but has no powers that could help open this gate without magic. Was there someone stronger than K'Nara to help? Bertram perhaps?
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Glannath continues circling overhead outside the Cube, beginning to play in the air currents.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 681/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 32/50 Death Ward 110/120 Call Lightning Storm 110/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1191/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, 3d4(2+3+4)+3=12 8d8(6+5+3+7+4+6+4+1)+32=68 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 9:21:10 AM
Taking a magical glance at where the glyph had been, to make sure it hasn't reappeared, Ingrge instructs the remaining zombies to for defensive walls on either side of the tunnel so that they are blocking the murder holes in the walls.(free action) Then turning to the others he speaks.
"Ok all I am going to back out of the tunnel for a second to get behind everyone and see if I can bring us a little more help in order to try to find a way through or around this entry." Grabbing out one of the brown gems from his pouch as he walks back to the tunnel opening he throws the recovered gem (standard action) to the ground summoning a large earth elememntal. (Elemental Gem - Earth)
Once formed the asks the elemental to begin a tunnel that goes down twelve feet, is large enough for us to travel through and runs parallel to the tunnel above and comes back up whatever distance Ingrge judges to be that ends in square S 10 and then attack the undead creature found there. He allso explains to the bears that they are to follow the elemental and help him however possible.
(I judge it to be roughly 40 ft from behind Athalorn and Arelia to just behind the vamp. The Elemental's movement rate is 55 ft)
Seeing the white claws striking out at his friends, Dell watches as the zombies move forwrd to help block those attacks and continues to Wrack his brain for anythin that would help. Looking around he sees Sonara looking as helpless as he feels and then he shakes his head.
"Sonara, Get your butt up here and help Gunther lift this gate. You are always saying how you are the strongest of the three of us. So Prove it!"
Active spells Prot evil - 33 rounds Stone skin - 675 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm JIm: Welcome back Kent. Ingrge and Dellintu know that the long knife fingernails are in the Antimagic. I will let you change the post up until I post tonight. Once I post the magic missiles are fired if not changed. The same is true for the elemental.
(OOC: OOPs I was confused as to where the AM field was located. Post modified.)
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+4=22 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 9:22:04 AM
(OOC everyone the bless spell duration is total 78 rounds)
Watching as the zombies move forward, he still doesn't care for them, but if they can help save his friends he was willing to tolerate them for now anyway.
As asked he moves forawrd to help with the gate along with Sonara.
Strength Roll DC 22
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 10:52:44 AM
Deeper Darkness copper in his hand, he falls back like Ingrge suggests, the undead passing by. He now knows himself where the magic of the Dragons will stop functioning. Not remotely put off by the fact his items will stop working, he begins thinking of mundane uses of his magic items.
He unrolls his carpet.
Finding the Immovable Rods Falin left, he looks at the portcullis and then the rods again. "Could these Immovable rods help to maintain the raised gate? Or is it too close to the anti-magic?" He asks Ingrge.
He looks at the carpet. "Hover." Commands the elf. "I highly suggest the carpet be used by the novices in our charge. Sonara, Donara or perhaps Dellintu. They might perform some aerial support and a possible escape for any mage left alive inside who is being held captive that we manage to set free. Though the capacity is limited to just under 400 pounds. Any more and the carpet will not hold."
He waits to see who else uses the carpet before commanding the carpet up and away. If no one chooses the carpet option, Lian will simply put it away.
He begins rummaging in his pockets. "Still don't like the idea that magical bags and these pants might jettison gear all over when they go disfunctional." ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city) Stoneskin (51 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (40 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 31 rounds (if level dependent) Carpet of Flying (hovering at waist level currently)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
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Dm Jim: THe portcullis's are in the antimagic area and the rod will not work as magic item. They may have other uses........
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 10:58:08 AM
The archer looks at the carpet, considers a second, looks at Lian. Turning toward the Cube, she shakes her head. "Archers are no good in a confined space. I'll cover you from out here and make sure you aren't followed... or something." She looks as if she wants to sit on it, but can't figure out how to get onto the hovering thing. Then just simply sags onto it.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:07:38 AM
(OOC: Not sure if Donna will post, so will make generic post. She can then edit at will.)
The bladesinger just sighs and looks at Lian. "Sure thats wise Lian? The carpet is valuable. Leaving it here is fool-hearty... in my opinion."
"Lucia, you still with us? When we go inside, let me know when your with me and not with me, okay?" ------------------------------ Lucia still looking for invisible foes. (Assuming she's 'awake' and not yet dormant.) ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Jay B to Kent Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:15:38 AM
OOC: Welcome back Kent!
Simon OOC Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:38:44 AM
Jay / Jim
Were we told the antimagic is throughout the whole building? I seem to remember it was just the entrance... Or am I making that bit up?
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Dm Jim: You were told that the antimagic is only on the service entrance and the entire second floor. Once out of the service entrance you will be in an area where magic works once again.
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Jay - Uh, good question. I think they said the WHOLE of the building was anti-magicked with the exception of one room, the Disjunction room, where they a teleportation set up to bring in goods and support. Which is in my view a brilliant way to keep the Cube self sufficient as a stronghold. But, yes, I believe the whole build is warded. If not, Lian wouldn't have stripped himself of magic at all! :D ----------------------
Jay B - Doh! Changing post!
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Dm JIm: The WHOLE of the second floor is antimagiced except for the disjunction room. The second floor is where the wizards went to practice casting old and new spells without the fear of mishap.
Simon OOC Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 1:19:45 PM
Lol - I quite like the idea of seeing Lian strip for no discernible reason. Hee hee
Lian Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 1:33:49 PM
The monk then hands Sonara a potion of spider climb. "Using this might allow you to stand freely on the carpet and not fall off. Hang upside down and such. But thats theory and I haven't tried it yet." He smiles.
Looking at Knara, he says, "It is mine to do with what I like and I want to be of use in this encounter."
Olana (AC 25, HP 68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+3=23 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 5:39:43 PM
Olana keeps as low as she can and attempts to help lift the gate. Yes, she's an elf, but a strong elf. "Keep your head down," she mutters to the lion trainer. "I'd like to poke something sharp at whoever is poking at us."
"Aaaaarghhhhhh!" she yells, attempting to lift the gate.
Milo (hp 104/94) Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 8:41:06 PM
Milo stands back and admires Olana from behind as she moves to lift the gate. Then remembering imminent danger to his love, once she does, the halfling rogue prepares to charge whomever is attacking from the other side, once the gate is high enough to do so.
AC 29, 30 vs. the guys behind the murderholes. AC 18, 19 vs. the guys behind the murderholes without magic.
Dm Jim: Combat Round 20 - WOW!!!! d20+8=27 d20+8=23 d20+8=24 d20+8=20 d8+7=14 d8+7=9 d8+7=13 d8+7=12 d20+16=19 d20+10=20 d20+7=24 d6+4=6 d6+3=8 Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 11:11:22 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
MattC is on vacation for a few days so I will do a combined post until he returns.
I will not post on the 4th unless everyone has posted. Have a great holiday.
Thanks.
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K'Nara can no longer feel Lucia's presence and is not getting moment my moment updates about whether there are invisible creatures about; it does not help that the blade singer had to sheath Lucia prior to assisting Gunther with the iron portcullis.
Gunther gives a mighty heave and with K'Nara's help is only able to life the heavy gate just above the track in the floor, but it in better position for the next lift (now a +3 circumstance bonus if at least two people attempt to lift the gate, +1 in only one attempts).
Anthalorn call out for assistance for those attempting to lift the portcullis and wonder how he can help.
Ingrge is back giving direction. The bears start to move back so that the zombies can move forward. The zombies take up shielding positions in front of the two side murder holes next round. There is not much that the zombies can do about the murder holes in the ceiling. Gunther and K'Nara are jostled by the zombies as entrance is only 8 feet wide.
Ingrge conjures the earth elemental by smashing the gem and the creature start to burrow into the earth. A large mound of earth is forming behind the elemental.
Dellintu is not sure what to do, but call for action out of Sonara. Sonara is a bit out of sorts as she worries about her effectiveness in the enclosed space.
Lian considers disrobing and stacking tens of thousands of gold pieces worth of magic on his carpet but thinks twice about it. The monk then hand Sonara a potion.
Olana has had enough of the gate and stride purposely forward and grabs hold of the bottom rung of the gate and heaves the gate skyward in one swift motion.
1 hero point for Olana
Olana feels the entire weight of the gate throughout her body. There does not seem to be a locking mechanism. If the slender elf lets go, the gate will drop and lock again. How long can Olana hold the portcullis???
Milo watches Olana amazing feat of strength and prepares to defend his love.
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Gunther and K'Nara make room for Olana and the zombies. It is getting crowded by the first gate.
As Olana lifts the first operational portucullis, the vampire nods his approval and give a big smile that stretches his pale skin and exposes his fangs.
The wizard Zombies covering the murder holes to the side fall over redead as long white finger nails pierce their bellies and chests.
Two more zombies move to take their places and cover the murder holes.
The Vampire quickly put away his long sword and hammer and pulls his bow and fires an arrow at Olana's head.
The arrow shatters just before Olana's head as it impacts Aeralia's wall of force. Olana blinks in response.
The vampire readies another arrow as he waits safely behind the last portcullis.
A high pitched whine is heard and the spears drop down out of the murder holes in the ceiling, seeking Olana.
AC 20, damage 6 AC 24, damage 8
Olana feels both spear point bite into her shoulders (No magic and no dex, flat footed, still waiting for all of your AC's as requested). It is amazing that the gate does not crash on Olana, but how long can she hold the gate.
Total damage to Olana 14.
Milo gasps in frustration as how is he to get at the assailents of his love?
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+3=15 Wednesday July 4th, 2007 12:41:54 AM
With a brief nod of acknowledgement to Olana, Gunther scoots through and waits for Aeralia to drop the wall. "Olana can't hold de gate for long. De sooner ve all get through, de better." Once on the other side, Gunther grabs hold of the other side of the gate and helps Olana to hold it up. (Str.=15...not sure what modifiers to add on)
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---683/700 rounds Protection from Evil---33/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---683/700 rounds Animal Growth---1183/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 d20=14 Wednesday July 4th, 2007 1:21:22 AM
Athalorn is amazed at Olana's display of strength. He hadn't realised she was so capable. When Aeralia finally drops the Wall Athalorn will rush through to the gap in front of the other gate, and will also help to hold the portcullis up with Gunther from the other side if he can. Strength 14.
Whistling a shrill note, he calls for Glannath.
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Glannath hears the whistle, and knows it is time to go indoors. He swoops through the gaps and through the wall of force when it is dispelled.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 680/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 31/50 Death Ward 109/120 Call Lightning Storm 109/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1190/1200 Bless ?
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] d20+23=42 Wednesday July 4th, 2007 9:39:32 AM
"Oh, isn't this cute. They set up a Gauntlet for us. Run here. Get stabbed. Retreat from murder-hole. Get stabbed again. Gate. Lift gate. Vampire kills you. Yeah, yeah, I get it, very nice." Says the monk in undertones.
As soon as Aeralia dismisses the wall of force (Readied Action), Lian will tumble nimbly through the knot of Emeralds and murder holes and take up a defensive position near the vampire's gate. (Tumble 42 to avoid attacks and the like, no magic calculated into this roll, just pure skill)
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (50 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (39 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 30 rounds (if level dependent) Carpet of Flying (hovering at waist level currently, loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] Wednesday July 4th, 2007 9:43:31 AM
Hearing nothing more from the rest of the group of Emerald followers, the archer turns to Donara. "Are you staying on the ground?" She asks her brother with concern.
She commands the carpet to move up the side of the Cube, but she makes an effort to avoid windows. She heads for the roof.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Wednesday July 4th, 2007 9:45:51 AM
(OOC: Not sure if Donna will post, so will make generic post. She can then edit at will.)
Knara feels sick without her blade's 'voice' in her head. It almost feels lonely. She looks at Gunther.
Aeralia Wednesday July 4th, 2007 11:19:36 PM
"I'll take over holding the portcullis," Aeralia says calmly, gesturing again to create another wall of magical force within the confines of the antimagic field.
This one the sorcreress positions perpendicular to her last wall, expanding the magical energy just tall enough to rest beneath the edge of the portcullis.
"Alright Olana, you should be able to let go, and be ready to move when I drop the wall, his aim sems pretty wicked," the young sorceress says, eying the shadowy figure, wondering what his target will be when her sheilding is removed.
She then prepares to dismiss the wall. (OOC: which I always thought was a free action, but after reading, its apparently a standard action, so will have to wait until next round).
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OOC: Cast wall of Force, positioning it underneath the portcullis (U31-U33). This should have the new wall and the portcullis forming an "x" when viewed from above, and as the portcullis is released, it will come down onto the perpendicular wall (and can't go THROUGH it, so the wall of force would support the wieght)
Stat notes: HP: 48/48 AC: 16(M), 14(FF,M), 12(-M), 10(FF,-M)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
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OOC: Did the labeling on the map change? I had my wall at 024-V24 last time, now its at O30-V30?? Just wondering...
Dm JIm: I had to move the map down so that I could show the door open at the back of the service entrance.
Milo (hp 94/104) Thursday July 5th, 2007 10:07:16 AM
Milo moves along side Olana, and prepares to attempt to deflect attacks with his own blade, or intercept attacks with his own body if necessary.
AC 29, 30 vs. the guys behind the murderholes. AC 18, 19 vs. the guys behind the murderholes without magic.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Thursday July 5th, 2007 12:45:41 PM
Lian smiles at Aeralia's genius.
OOC: Will post more later after DM makes post.
Hope you all had a safe 4th.
Olana (AC 25, HP 54/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil) d20+3=22 d20+19=31 Thursday July 5th, 2007 1:45:38 PM Oh my...
She nods and grits her teeth as the others try and help her with the gate, then - when Aeralia's spell comes into being, she'll try and leap nimbly out of the way, moving further through the tunnel. Providing she doesn't get flattened, she can now say a quiet "Owww...."
STR Check 22 (must have eaten her Weetabix this morning) Reflex Roll DC 31
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Thursday July 5th, 2007 3:43:48 PM
(OOC everyone the bless spell duration is total 78 rounds)
Having moved up to the gate (last round) Brother Bertram steps in to take some of the burden off Olana's sore shoulders and calls for everyone to move through quickly, until Arelia casts her spell. He thinks to himself that it is too bad they didn't think about angling those wall spells to cut off the angle of the Vampire's attack and allow further protedcted travel for themselves, but such is life.
Ax in hand he moves to the front of the group apparently eager to face the toothy foe.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility Thursday July 5th, 2007 6:06:19 PM
Making sure the tunnel is under way, Ingrge tries to keep track of the progress being made as he makes his way back to the group. As he returns he hears Olanna's scream and brings a spell to his lips and staff to his hand.
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Dm Jim: Combat Round 20 & 21 - Moving Forward Thursday July 5th, 2007 10:52:53 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
I am still waiting for posted AC's from several players.
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
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OOC: I will take Matt/Aeralia's suggestion and post two combat rounds to move everyone forward. Everyone post twice and list the action as either combat round 20 or 21 and we will muddle through.
------------------- Combat Round 20: ------------------- Gunther, Lian, and Anthalorn watches Olana's feat of strength and waits for Aeralia to drop the wall of force. Anthalorn call his eagle and hears a squawk in reply as he dives from above (arrives next round).
Lian waits to tumble forward (you can keep your roll for next round).
Sonara talks to Donara (I thought Donara was left back at the root cellar as this is the first mention of him, please advise.) Sonara rides the carpet out of the tunnel and starts to go to the roof. Sonara does not see any windows.
Sonara will save DC 22 so see something interesting as she gains altitude circling the CUBE.
K'Nara laments the loss of mental contact with Lucia.
Aeralia sees Olana straining with the weight of the portcullis and comes to her aid as she casts a new wall of force to support the gate.
Olana feels her arms, legs and shoulders shudder and then the weight of the portcullis is gone. Olana releases her grip and the gate stays up. As Olana takes a quarter step forward she bumps into the first wall of force cast by Aeralia.
Milo move up next to Olana and prepares to defend his love.
Brother Bertram thumbs his axe and moves forward to help Olana only to find that the wall of force is now holding the portcullis.
Ingrge is still directing his earth elemental as it rips into the earth. The elemental has angled down 20 feet through packed earth and loose stone, but has now hit bedrock and slowed abit. It also seems that whoever built the CUBE dug some anti sapper's tunnels to collapse any tunnels dug to attack the CUBE. The elemental can avoid them if instructed, but he has to go deeper and it will take more time.
Ingrge move back to the tunnel when Olana scream. The weapon mage is at the back of the pack.
Dellintu is with Ingrge and trains his bow on the vampire, but only get glimpse through all of the Emerald Dragons.
The filtered light from the illuminates the service entrance (Aeralia's light spell ends at the threshold of the CUBE). The Emerald Dragons block much of the light and the corridor is cast in shadows. The light from the sunrod abruptly ends at the open doorway. The inky blackness behind the door seems to eat the light.
Aeralia drops the first wall of force that blocked the vampire's attacks. Everyone is free to move forward toward the second set of downed and locked portcullis.
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Ooc: Please do not post until MattC posts after me.
ADM Matt C. - CR 20/21 d20+17=34 d20+12=20 d20+7=23 d8+5=7 d8+5=13 d8+5=9 d20+8=11 d20+8=24 d20+8=16 d20+8=25 d20+8=15 2d6(2+1)+7=10 2d6(4+2)+7=13 2d6(3+6)+7=16 2d6(6+2)+7=15 d20+16=23 d8+8=15 Friday July 6th, 2007 12:09:56 AM
The bow wielding Vampire waits patiently for the invisible barrier to disappear. He tests the barrier (round 20) with one bow shot and finds out that it is still in place.
A short while later he fires again and finds out that the barrier has been dropped (round 21). Three arrows fly at Olana.
Hit AC's 34, 20 & 23 Damage 7, 13 & 9
OOC - Olana not sure what your AC is without magic. Also, remember that Stoneskin is not active.
One spear comes down through a murder hole in the ceiling attempting to stab Olana, but misses (hit AC 11).
More attacks come out of the side murder holes. The Emeralds can tell that these are in fact fingernails the size of spears and a length at least as wide as the corridor. They stabbed at the Zombies closest to the middle portcullis.
Hit AC's 24 & 16 Damage 10 & 13 Hit AC's 25 & 15 Damage 16 & 15
OOC - Not sure of AC. Please post if they are hit and how much damage they take.
Another Vampire enters the corridor. It takes up position next to the bow wielding vampire. This Vampire is significantly bigger than the other Vampire (still medium size). It is wearing Full Plate Armor and Buckler. It sticks a longspear through the portcullis bars and stabs Olana.
Hit AC 23 Damage 15
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Dm Jim: The wizard Zombies that Ingrge control are standard zombies from the MM so they are both dead. The two remaining zombies will take the dead ones places to shield the Emerald Dragons at least one more combat round.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] Friday July 6th, 2007 1:08:34 PM
Lian wants to tumble through. "Friends, we are in a bottle neck of sorts and enemies will flood the individual passing by." He tests his Blessed Hands, Domi's gift to Hands... will it work here? ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (49 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (38 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 29 rounds (if level dependent) Carpet of Flying (hovering at waist level currently, loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
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Dm Jim: Are the Blessed Hands of Domi a supernatural or extraordinary ability? One works in and antimagic and one does not. Please tell me which they are.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Friday July 6th, 2007 1:10:12 PM
The red head wishes that she could help Olana. more. "Ingrgre, get these corpses moving!"
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb d20+2=16 d20+2=4 d20+1=8 Friday July 6th, 2007 1:19:00 PM
(OOC: She wasn't circling the tower, just going to the roof straight away. If that has baring on her save, please clarify. If she's just 'dizzy', I believe it is a Fort save she needs. If there is a 'being' causing this, shouldn't she get a Spot/Listen check? 16 and 4 resectively.)[Shrugs*]
Knowing that the monk invested a good portion of gold into this carpet, the archer doesn't want to let him down. As she climbs, she feels funny at the height she is required to go. This is uncomfortable. She thinks, controlling her ascent and slowing down. She swallows the spider climb potion and knocks an arrow.
(OOC: You know VERY well JIM that a DC22 is impossible even if she rolls a 20! Just do what your going to do to remedy me of the carpet! Arbitrary numbers for saves... phww!) I shouldn't even bother rolling... 8, do your worst! :)
Active Spells: Carpet (on loan) Spider Climb (600 rounds)
Dm JIm: Lets say Donara is not at the CUBE. THe will save was only for Sonara to see something of interest not damaging. She did not see it.
Jay B ~ Thank you Jim.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless 8d8(8+1+4+4+8+7+8+6)+24=70 Friday July 6th, 2007 5:35:27 PM
Communicating with the elemental Ingrge tells it to get through as quickly as possible and to bring along the bear (elemental's speed through rock and ground is 55 ft per round as per MM).
Reaching in to his other pouch Ingrge hands Dellintu another gem this one red and tells him to attach it to his arrow, and to fire it so that it hits the wall behind the vampires and breaks the gem.
Once the arrow is launched and gem broken Ingrge will instruct the fire Elemental to attack the Vampire with the bow.
Following Ingrge's directions Dell takes the time to affix the gem to his arrow and fires that single arrow so that it will strike the wall or floor behind the vampires and break the gem.
Active spells Prot evil - 31 rounds Stone skin - 673 rounds Bless - 73 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
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Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Friday July 6th, 2007 5:47:08 PM
Ax swinging slowly in front of him the Cleric stays in the front of the group and moves to block view of Olana, apparently eager to face the toothy foe he begins to speak.
"So are you so scared of us that you must hide behind a closed gate and take the coward's way out by shooting arrows. Come now. Come and join us on this side and even the playing field where neither one of our magics are working. Ahh, but that is right, All you undead types are scared of a fair fight."
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Kent Friday July 6th, 2007 10:34:16 PM
(ooc: Chris, did you say you needed a sub? If so send me your sheet and give me the dates.)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+3=6 Friday July 6th, 2007 11:19:26 PM
Not knowing what else to do, the warrior waits somewhat impatiently for the wall to drop and the people in front of him to get out of his way. Once he is free, he will head toward the last gate, ready to help open it (Str.=6...sheesh..hope I roll better in combat).
Spells in place (Gunther) Charm animal---3/3 hours Stoneskin---681/700 rounds Protection from Evil---31/50 rounds
Spells in place (Delilah) Stoneskin---681/700 rounds Animal Growth---1181/1200 rounds
Party resources: 1 Goodberry 2 Flasks of Holy Water
Dm Jim: Combat Round 22 - The second gate! Friday July 6th, 2007 11:38:03 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
I am still waiting for posted AC's from several players.
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance.
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Everyone is ready for action now that Aeralia's blocking wall of force is down.
Lian grasps the nature of the dilemma facing the Emerald Dragons. The vampires have home court advantage, an advantage set up by powerful wizards and they are making full use of the CUBE's defenses. Lian wonders if the Hands of Domi will function in this antimagic. Will the monk try them and find out?
K'Nara calls for Ingrge to get the wizard zombies moving forward, but four lie redead and stinking on the floor and the remaining two have moved forward to block the first two murder holes one last time.
Sonara enjoys her flight aboard the flying carpet to the top of the Cube and does not notice anything out of the ordinary on her flight up. The top of the CUBE has some ornamental parapets that were not designed for defense. The top looks unused and there is a large wall of force window in the roof that appears to be painted black or it is really dark inside. The is plenty of light outside that should be filtering into the CUBE, but it does not.
Ingrge instructs the two remaining bears to follow the earth elemental and they do. The elemental seems to be enjoying himself as he moves through the rock, unfortunately now that he is deep underground and moving he can not longer excavate the back tunnel. As a result, the bears nor anyone else can follow the earthen beast.
Dellintu takes the offered gem from Ingrge and starts to attach it to an arrow. Dellintu will fire the modified projectile next round if he can see through all the Emerald dragons and zombies in front of him.
Bertram puts himself in front of Olana and taunts the new undead protectors of the CUBE.
Gunther is ready for action and once the wall falls puts himself in harms way by rushing forward and grasping the portcullis as he give a mighty heave..... and nothing happens. Gunther is looking up at the pale unholy faces of the vampire on the other side of the bars not a foot away from the big warrior.
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ooc: Portcullis is locked DC 10 to open. Up to 3 people can attempt to lift the gate, each person over 1 adds a +2 circumstance bonus to the +. Each person adds their strength roll to the first roll. DC 23 without lock, DC 30 with the lock. Can we work together??????
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Aeralia and Anthalorn watch from the back as their friends rush forward to action.
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Ooc: Please do not post until MattC posts after me.
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] d20=16 d20+13=24 Saturday July 7th, 2007 10:14:54 AM
(OOC: On the last gate Jim, you said only two could help to lift it, this one you say three? What makes this one different? I don't think working together is the problem here. Clear communication is the key I believe... on ALL fronts.)
[Jim, Lian's Hands are still active. Are they working here or not?]
Lian retrieves (move action if pants are working, standard if not) a vial of holy water and drops it (free action) at the feet of vampire #1 so it breaks and splashes it. (AC 24, holy water)
The monk smiles at the vampire and steps forward to help Gunther, as much good as it'll do. (Str 16, no modifiers) ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (48 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (37 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 28 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods holy water (used) Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 9-3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
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Dm Jim: Yes I said the only 2 could try the gate last time. I upped it to three to see if the group would actually try teamwork to have a better chance. Also, 3 flat footed medium size people should be able to lift side by side in eight feet. You are posting well, but several others are not posting well and it could prove disasterous very shortly.
Are the Hands ability of the Monks of Domi a supernatural ability (su) or extraordinary ability (ex). Su is disallowed in the antimagic but Ex is not.
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It has been ruled that the "blessed Hands" are Su and therefore do not work in the antimagic.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+1=16 Saturday July 7th, 2007 10:19:11 AM
Steps forward and helps the warriors lift the gate. (str 16, no magical modifiers)
She tells the others to hold lifting until Milo has done his job. "Friend Milo, if you would?" She smiles urgently.
Dm Jim: Keep up the good work posting for Donna. Have you heard any word from her? I have not.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb d20+2=5 d20+2=7 d20+2=21 Saturday July 7th, 2007 10:22:51 AM
She climbs off the carpet, rolls it up, stows it away and stands atop the tower, bow ready to support the Dragons. The fighter makes as many observations as possible with plans to tell the information to the Emeralds upon their return. (Spot 5, Listen 7, Search 21)
She wishes that she had more holy water and some old rags... she'd enjoy trying some idea she just cooked up.
Active Spells: Carpet (on loan) Spider Climb (599 rounds)
ADm MattC: Combat post in progress Saturday July 7th, 2007 12:13:32 PM
Waiting for MattC
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Sunday July 8th, 2007 12:08:37 PM
Rd 20 / 21
Athalorn stands at the back, waiting for Milo to unlock the gate and the stronger companions to lift it. He hated being in this antimagic zone, feeling powerless without his divine strengths and powers. There was certainly nothing he could do to help with the portcullis.
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Glannath swoops in and out of the entrance, waiting to be able to get inside the cube.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 678/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 29/50 Death Ward 107/120 Call Lightning Storm 107/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1188/1200 Bless 68/78
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
ADM Matt C. - CR 22 d20+17=27 d20+12=25 d20+7=26 d8+5=7 d8+5=7 d8+5=6 d20+16=36 d20+16=20 d20+11=16 2d8(6+4)+16=26 d20+8=12 d20+8=13 d20+8=24 d20+8=23 2d6(2+1)+7=10 2d6(1+2)+7=10 d20+8=24 d20+8=10 2d6(4+6)+7=17 Sunday July 8th, 2007 8:50:21 PM
The bow wielding Vampire sees a new target move himself to the front of the corridor. He takes aim at Gunther and shoots him 3 times.
Hit AC's 27, 25 & 26 Damage 7, 7 & 6
The Vampire armed with the Longspear stabs through the portcullis, also at Gunther. One stab goes wide, but the other pierces Gunther quite deeply (critical hit)
Hit AC's 36(20) & 16 Damage 26
One spear comes down through the first set of murder holes in the ceiling attempting to stab Olana, but misses (hit AC 12).
Another spear comes down through the second set of murder holes in the ceiling attempting to stab Lian, but misses (hit AC 13).
Multiple fingernails come out the side murder holes, stabbing at the zombies that are covering the holes.
Hit AC's 24 & 23 Damage 10 & 10 Hit AC's 24 & 10 Damage 17
Posting Report for Monday July 9th, 2007 6:47:15 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of July 2,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXOXXS K'Nara---OXXOXS *Sub By Jay Lean-----22222s * he roll play two other characters. Gunther--XXXOX Olana----OXOXO Aerala---XOXXXSS Inger----OXOXX Athalorn-XXXOOS Br.Bert--OXOXX Milo-----XXOXO
Adn Ceil - Very Good Posting for a holliday and Rainy Week.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+16=36 d20+11=30 Monday July 9th, 2007 8:38:40 AM
Sensing that the bears are no longer going to be of any help he sends them back out and has them attack and destroy whatever undead they can find on the outside of the tower.
Ingrge moves up to Q36 and waits for the moment to disarm the spear wielding thing with his staff as he thrusts the spear down through the hole. Disarm attack AC 36 (natural 20)
Earth Elemental AC: 18 HP: 68 Saves: F +10, Ref. +1, W. +2 Att: +12/+7 Dam: 2d8+10 DR:10/+1
Fire Elemental AC:18 HP:70 Saves: F+5,R+11,W+2 Att:+10/+5 Dam: 2d6+3 + 2d6 fire DR: 10/+1 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 672 rounds Continency (10 days) Summon Monster IV (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 4 rounds Earth Elemental - 6 rounds Great Invisibility - 8 rounds Fire elemental - 8 rounds Bless - 72 rounds
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
From behind the group, Dell takes aim with his bow and modified arrow aiming above the group so that the arrow will fly above all their heads, not hit the cieling (how high is the cieling?) and will strike the door or floor behind the vampires and break the gem. (precise shot) AC 30
Active spells Prot evil - 30 rounds Stone skin - 672 rounds Bless - 72 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Monday July 9th, 2007 8:42:14 AM
As he hears the additional screams of pain Bertram gets angry.
"Olnana, move youe arse from where the spears are you ninny! K'nara unless you are planning on lifting that gate I expect you should move aside and let someone who can up front."
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d20+17=35 d20+12=32 Monday July 9th, 2007 8:59:46 AM
Having moved to be near Olana Milo hears her scream again as the spear jabs down and Milo lashes out with his short sword and tries to send the spear to the floor and disarm the beast.
Disarm attempt: AC 35 and 32 (natural 20)
----- Stone skin - 672 rounds Bless - 72 rounds
Dm Jim: COmbat Round 23 - Who will lift the gate? d6=6 Monday July 9th, 2007 5:05:18 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
AC and touch AC, with and without magic Spells in effect and duration and time elapsed Party items held
I am still waiting for posted AC's from several players.
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance.
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The vampires lash out at the attackers of the CUBE drawing blood from Gunther (it could have been worse). THe defenders in the ceiling murderholes could not find Olana even though she is doing a good statue impression.
The last two zombie die with white fingernails sticking out of their chests. There is now a pile of six zombies around the portcullis held by the wall of force.
Lian sees that Gunther needs help at the gate and pulls out a vial of holy water from his now non magic pants. The monk tosses the vial at V1 and it breaks at his feet and splashes the foul beast (6 hp damage).
K'Nara calls for Milo to unlock the last gate and waits for the rouge to move forward.
Sonara gets off the carpet and watches the scene below. The elemental path underground is visible from above as the earth sags as he moves. The bears climb out of the pit dug by the elemental. Sonara sees a few ghoul on the edges of the school and guardhouse, but none are advancing.
Anthalorn wishes there was more he could do.
Ingrge moves forward and thrusts with his staff between the bars and strikes the burly vampire (V2) on the fingers and he drops his spear (on his side of the portcullis).
Dellintu fires his poorly balanced arrow, but is happy to see it strike the open door and break. The fire elemental appears in the inky blackness of the open door. It is surprising that it is casting very little light into the room. The service entrance is now very well lit.
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ooc: The service entrance is 8 feet wide by a maximum of 8 feet high.
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Bertram calls for Olana to move before she gets herself killed and Milo goes to assist his love and batters the spear with is blades and it falls into the service entrance. What will happen above now?
Bertram bellows for action on the gate. Who will lift the gate?
The groups sorcereress was so helpfull early on be appears petrified by the vampires.
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OOC: Map to come tonight - Please wait for MattC to post combat for the vampires
Remember to calculate your attacks without magic in the antimagic. It did not matter this time as all rolls were high or 20's!!
Olana (AC 25, HP 10/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin, Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Monday July 9th, 2007 5:16:48 PM
Hits from last two rounds, assuming AC is down to rock bottom: Arrows hit AC34,20,23 for 7,13,9 Pesky Vampire with spear AC23 for 15
"Bert, I'm trying! But I can't move!" (Took quarter step and met Aeralia's first wall of force, if I understood this correctly?), yells the elf, currently being cut to ribbons.
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OOC: Aeralia brought down the wall of force 2 posts ago. Olana walked into the wall and then Aeralia brought it down. It was clearly stated in the posts.
~~Jan~~ What, you mean somewhere in that lot up above? I scrolled and scrolled and scrolled. Obviously I should have scrolled some more! :)
Lian (AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End)[AC 28FF, AC 20FF nomagic, TAC 27] d20+13=17 Monday July 9th, 2007 5:43:16 PM
[I work graveyard. Waiting to post tomorrow might affect the party in unknown ways. Also, as I am posting for three party members, I feel I need to post when I can.]
(OOC: Teamwork is hard Jim, when the DM makes it impossible by limiting such activity.)
Lian grabs and lobs another holy water vial at V1. (AC 17, ranged touch attack)
The monk steps back, Dodging (+1 to AC vs the hole) the nearest 'murder hole' and moving aside to let Bertram in. ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (47 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (36 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 27 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
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Dm Jim: I understand you posting requirements and we can work around it. The teamwork I am talking about is actually unlocking the portcullis and using multiple people to attempt to lift the gate.
Jay B ~ That is the teamwork I am referring to as well Jim.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb Monday July 9th, 2007 5:47:21 PM
The elf walks around the perimeter of the tower watching everything go on.
She wonders about the ripple in the ground.
The archer remains vigilant, but bored. She unrolls the carpet and descends back to the Emeralds.
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K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Monday July 9th, 2007 5:56:37 PM
[OOC: Last I heard she returned to the east coast and was settling back in. Upon opening the box in which her computer was shipped, she found it in shambles. Dead. Toast. Wreckage. Pieces. She lost all her character stuff and most of her related files from what I understand. I had to send her Knara. (She was glad I asked for the character before she left. :)) On a related subject, I am not sure of her financial situation. Has she got a job yet? Lack of makes it hard to replace computers... sigh.]
IC: The red head scowls at Bertram and moves aside. "Alright. Maybe a lower center of gravity will make a difference." Winks the human.
Dm JIm: It sounds like Donna will be out until at least August. Time to get more aggressive with the leader of the Emerald Dragons!!!!
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP81/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+18=30 2d4(4+1)=5 Monday July 9th, 2007 10:12:49 PM
Grunting from the pain of the injuries, Gunther is still satisfied that it is not Olana that got hit this time. Growling at the vampires beyond the gate, the warrior snarls. "You just vait...I'll feed you to my kitties before de night is over!"
Flustered, Gunther looks over at Milo. "I don't need you to fight for me, I need you to unlock de stupid gate!" Pulling back away from the gate (5 foot step), Gunther pulls out his own vial of holy water and throws it at the burly vampire.
Ranged touch attack=AC30 (BAB of 14+4 Dex...no magic included) for 5 damage.
ADM Matt C. - CR 23 d20+14=25 d20+9=24 d10+15=18 d10+15=24 d10+17=24 d10+12=22 d10+7=11 d8+9=14 d8+9=11 d20+8=13 d20+8=27 d20+8=16 d20+8=10 d20+8=21 2d6(5+1)+7=13 2d6(1+4)+7=12 Monday July 9th, 2007 11:07:02 PM
The two Vampires look the fire elemental. They know that the anti-magic will keep the creature from entering the area. In fact they hope the creature does not realize it and tries to attack them. The larger vampire takes out a bastard sword and swings one-handed at the fire elemental (Vampire has quick draw feat; not sure if this draws an AoO).
Hit AC 25 & 24 (PA for 5) Damage 18 & 24 (PA for 5)
The Vampire smiles evilly at the elemental, hoping it attacks him so that is will be dispelled.
The bow wielding Vampire fires at Gunther again.
Hit AC's 24, 22 & 11 Damage 14 & 11 (forgot favorite enemy bonus of +4 last round)
Only one spear comes down out of the murder hole this round as the other was disarmed. The spear stabs at Olana and misses once again (miss AC 13).
Lastly the large fingernails poke through the side murder holes stabbing at Lian and Knara.
Lian Hit AC's 27 & 16 Damage 13 Knara hit AC's 10 & 21 Damage 12
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DM JIm: Please keep track of damage done to the vampires in your post and the effects of fast heals (works in antimagic).
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Tuesday July 10th, 2007 1:24:31 AM
Athalorn watches Milo trying to disarm the spears. He shouts at the halfling. "Milo, unlock the gate! We are caught like fish in a net here, and will slowly be cut to pieces if we don't get into that Cube!"
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Glannath swoops in and out of the entrance, waiting to be able to get inside the cube.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 677/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 28/50 Death Ward 106/120 Call Lightning Storm 106/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1187/1200 Bless 67/78
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Aeralia Tuesday July 10th, 2007 12:00:37 PM
Aeralia bides her time, and if theres a point where she has a clear line to wall off the vampires again, she will do so. If after a few seconds, it doesn't look like they will give her the chance, she will wall off any sort of retreat options they might have.
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OOC: Hold action to cast wall of force in between the vampires and the portcullis, if she is given the chance (not sure if the vampire is retracting his spear to his side of the portcullis or not, etc.). If by end of round it looks like she can't do so, Aeralia will place the wall behind the vampire, layering it closely to the partially open doorway (spannind from the left wall on the map, to the 'corner' of the opposing wall, where the door would meet. This should angle it slightly, and prevent the door from shutting completely.
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d20+24=42 Tuesday July 10th, 2007 5:20:03 PM
Milo moves forward and quickly works on the lock. Open locks dc 42.
----- Stone skin - 671 rounds Bless - 71 rounds
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+10=30 d20+10=30 d8+3=11 d8+3=9 d20+12=29 Tuesday July 10th, 2007 5:50:03 PM
Sonara where are you and why arent you sending arrows into those two toothy villans? Ingrge pushes his way to the front and as Milo stoops down to work on the lock, Ingrge uses his attack to distract the vampire from Milo (Aid Another) (DC 29 vs dc 10 +2 AC to Milo)
With a quick check on the earth elemental's progress (The earth elemental should be below our vampires already.) Ingrge commands it tocollapse the earth below the vamps to cause them to fall.
Earth Elemental AC: 18 HP: 68 Saves: F +10, Ref. +1, W. +2 Att: +12/+7 Dam: 2d8+10 DR:10/+1
The fire elemental grunts as the sword slashes into him but doesnt move intothe antimagic zone but rather stepps back through the door into the room behind.
(umm MATT, just curious but how does a non magiced sword do 18 and 24 points of damage when swung one handed while holding a long spear in his other hand?)
Fire Elemental AC:18 HP:48/70 Saves: F+5,R+11,W+2 Att:+10/+5 Dam: 2d6+3 + 2d6 fire DR: 10/+1 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 671 rounds Continency (10 days) Summon Monster IV (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 3 rounds Earth Elemental - 5 rounds Great Invisibility - 7 rounds Fire elemental - 7 rounds Bless - 71 rounds
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
Dell fires two more arrows, this time at the bow wielding vampire (rapid shot, point blank shot and precise shot) AC 30 & 30 (2 - nat 20s wow) for 20 points total
Active spells Prot evil - 29 rounds Stone skin - 671 rounds Bless - 71 rounds
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+14=33 d10+6=13 d20+14=28 d20+10=26 d10+6=12 d10+6=16 Tuesday July 10th, 2007 6:00:59 PM
Now up at the front to the right of Gunther who is above Milo on the floor with Ingrge slightly behind and to the left of Milo, Bertram takes a swing with his ax through the bars at the vampire whose back is turned from attacking the elemental.
(AoO) AC 33 for 13 points he then pulls back and tries for two more shots on the bow wielding Vampire. AC 28 for 12 points and AC 26 for 16 points
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Dm JIm: Combat round 24 - Wall of Force or Protection from Vampires!!!!! Tuesday July 10th, 2007 10:53:17 PM
OOC: Please post at the bottom of your post
Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
The combat round begin and end on my post. Several players (Gunther and Lian) posted multiple times. I will delete your second posts tomorrow. MattC is posting for several of the nasties and I was hoping that the players would post after him, but that is not always possible, so we will lift that restriction.
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance. Also remember that Karen told you about the CUBE and its special defenses. This is a Star mage guild and much magic is practiced her
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance.
Olana realizes that Aeralia's wall of force is now down. After she initially bumped into the wall several of her fellow Dragons moved past it an engaged the vampires at the second set of portcullis's.
Lian tosses a vial of holy water at the archer vampire (V1) that does minor damage.
Sonara is unsure of what to do and mount the carpet once again for a return trip back to ground level (DC 22 will save again).
The leader of the Emerald Dragon holds her ground and waits for Milo to work the lock.
Gunter is bleeding from many wounds as more arrows sprout from his body and also exasperated at Milo for delaying opening the lock on the portcullis.
Lian and Olana get raked by the bone white fingernails from the murder holes.
Anthalorn practically begs Milo to go open the gate.
Aeralia wakes from her funk to help her friends and carefully judges the distance and spacing and casts her wall of force between the vampire and the portcullis, effectively protecting her friends from the vampires and giving the Dragons easy access to the portcullis.
Milo goes an opens the simple lock on the portcullis.
Ingrge goes to assist Milo and distracts the vampires by rapping on the wall of force that Aeralia just put up. The vampires are more interested in the wall than Ingrge.
Ooc: How does Ingrge communicate with the earth elemental that is 40 feet below his feet? I also thought the earth elemental was to rise beyond the service entrance based on the original instructions.
The heroes feel a shudder in the earth as something big must be passing under their feet. The floor sags a few inches and gets a crease down the middle.
Dellintu fires two beautiful shots and the arrows shatter on the wall of force, making the vampires blink their red eyes.
Bertram move forward to get at those harrying the Dragons and his axe swings in a big arc and glances off Aeralia's wall of force.
The fire elemental recoils as the blade bites into its body.
ooc: The vampire was disarmed last round and did not pick up it spear.
Nellie regarding multiple posts Tuesday July 10th, 2007 11:34:22 PM
Jim, I have a regular posting time. The only reason I posted 2x is because you posted early. If you delete my post, then you will have taken away one of my round's actions.
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Dm Jim: Nellie, I posted Friday and then Monday, how is that posting early. How much time do you need to post?
You said that you would post approximately 11pm EST. On Monday you posted at 5pm. So in this case, I needed approximately 5 more hours before I could post. I consistantly post around 10pm EST. Also, why delete my post (and Lian's) when you said you're going to drop the requirement? It's not like we got extra actions in. Your ruling is very arbitrary from my standpoint.---Nellie
Dm Jim: You posted twice in combat. I can not give you four action and the only requirement
Fine. Nullify the first toss of holy water (since that was the time that I posted after you and before Matt). However, I expect that in the future if you say you will post at 11pm EST then you will let me know if you're going to change that. Otherwise you are preventing me (and other players) from posting and that is unfair and biased.
MattC made his "Friday" post at 9pm EST on Sunday. Then you made your "Monday" post at 5pm EST. I generally can't post on Sunday, so because you posted early, you prevented me from making a Monday post.
I know it's not always easy to get your DM posts on time. All I'm asking is that you make similar allowances for the players, especially the ones that post regularly.---Nellie
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Gunther had posted between MattC and Me and then after MattC. That is two combat posts. My posts end one combat round and start another.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 1:17:46 AM
Athalorn waits for the stronger party members to lift the gate.
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Glannath swoops in and out of the entrance, waiting to be able to get inside the cube.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 676/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 27/50 Death Ward 105/120 Call Lightning Storm 105/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1186/1200 Bless 66/78
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP28/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+3=18 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 10:54:32 AM
Gunther breathes a sigh of relief as Milo unlocks the gate and Aeralia puts up her protective wall. Grabbing the bars once more, Gunther gives a mighty heave and is much more satisfied with the results (Str.=18). He calls to Brother Bertram and Olana. "Help me vith de gate. I just need a little more help before it's up."
Olana (AC 25, HP 10/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+3=8 d20+3=5 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 11:12:46 AM
Blast it. Forgot to factor the Stoneskin in: Stoneskin absorbs 7, 10 of the 13, 9, 10 of the 15 from previous post. Phew!
Finally realising the wall is down, Olana steps up behind Lian, wanting to fire arrows up those murder holes. But she hears Gunther, and helps with this new gate. "Something tells me we should have thrown up a grappling hook and gone over the wall!" she says with a humourless grin.
Heave! STR 8, eeek. Re rolled using that Hero point STR 5, double eeek.
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DM JIm: Jan your stoneskin is supressed so you have taken an additional 36 hp of damage and your stoneskin is unused, although time has come off its duration. Olana is much closer to death.
~~Jan~~ Doh! Okay, I've knocked my HPs back down. No wonder me elf is struggling with the gate!
Nellie Wednesday July 11th, 2007 11:41:30 AM
Never fear Jan! I believe between the two of us we got the gate up! Gunthers 18+ Olana's 5=23 which was the minimum to lift the gate. Yay!!
Also, I think the Stoneskin is suppressed while we are in the antimagic area. So I think Olana still takes the damage. Unless I'm wrong...in which case Gunther would have a whole lot more hp.
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DM JIm: Stoneskin is suppressed.
ADM - Matt C. d20+8=17 d20+8=25 2d6(1+5)+7=13 d20+8=15 d20+8=18 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 12:38:58 PM
The two Vampires disappear through the doorway into the darkness. Once past the anti-magic area they turn gaseous and move away from the fire elemental.
Another spear clangs to the floor after being disarmed by Knara. No more spear thrusts come throught he ceiling this round.
The long fingernails continue to wreak haoc on the Emerald Dragons stuck in the bottle neck of the service corridor.
Lian Hit AC's 17 & 25 Damage 13
Knara Hit AC's 15 & 18 Damage none
Jay B to Matt~ Lian's AC was 27. He took no damage.
Simon Wednesday July 11th, 2007 2:40:10 PM
Can't we just allow the DM the poetic license that makes the game interesting, instead of worrying about the rules so much?
Lian AC 21 +6 (+dodge) 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) Wednesday July 11th, 2007 4:53:42 PM
(Okay, I wouldn't want to stop the flow of the story for those who would read the archives. It would be a shame to make people think people we didn't have concerns. Even the best groups run into speed bumps.)
Matt, Lian took no damage. His AC was 27 not 25. ---------------------
Lian deftly dodges the attack. He stands firm until the Emeralds raise the gate. (Total Standard Defensive Action, +6 dodge)
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (45 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (34 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 25 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb d20+2=11 d20+2=16 d20+2=19 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 4:55:47 PM
Reaching the roof, she decides to stand watch after all. Vigilant. (Spot 11, Listen 16, Search 19)
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K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+17=36 d10+6=15 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 5:29:15 PM
Knara readies (Readied Action) again to attack the next limb leaving its hole. (AC 36, for 15 WOW!)
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) Wednesday July 11th, 2007 6:59:31 PM
As soon as the Gate is up and Arelia's wall is down, Milo is up and near the door looking in.
----- Stone skin - 670 rounds Bless - 70 rounds
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+4=17 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 7:01:41 PM
Bertram responds to Gunther's request and bends down. Grasping the bottom of the gate he heaves upward with Gunther. Strength 17
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+10=25 d20+10=29 2d6(5+4)+3=12 2d6(5+6)+3=14 2d6(4+4)=8 2d6(6+4)=10 Wednesday July 11th, 2007 7:09:47 PM
Ingrge waits until the gate is up and the wall is down and moves toward the door.
Earth Elemental AC: 18 HP: 68 Saves: F +10, Ref. +1, W. +2 Att: +12/+7 Dam: 2d8+10 DR:10/+1
Having moved just inside the door to avoid the sword wielding vampire, the elemental gets a shot at the vampires sooner than he expected as they move into the room past him.
AoO - 1st Vampire - AC 25 damage 12 + 8 fire AoO - 2nd Vampire - AC 29 damage 14 + 10 fire
Fire Elemental AC:18 HP:48/70 Saves: F+5,R+11,W+2 Att:+10/+5 Dam: 2d6+3 + 2d6 fire DR: 10/+1 ------------------ Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 670 rounds Continency (10 days) Summon Monster IV (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 2 rounds Earth Elemental - 4 rounds Great Invisibility - 6 rounds Fire elemental - 6 rounds Bless - 70 rounds
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Dm Jim: Combat Round 25 - The Wall of Force remains Wednesday July 11th, 2007 10:44:26 PM
OOC: Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
The combat round begin and end on my post. MattC is posting for several of the nasties and I was hoping that the players would post after him, but that is not always possible, so we will lift that restriction.
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance. Also remember that Karen told you about the CUBE and its special defenses. This is a Star mage guild and much magic is practiced here. There may or may not be other strange magical effects.
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Gunther, Olana and Bertram raise the now unlocked portcullis, knowing that they are protected by Aeralia's wall of force. The portcullis is very heavy and when it is fully raised Bertram can no longer help hold the weight. Olana is pleased to have Gunthers help in holding the iron gate, but for how long will it be necessary. Olana is bleeding from many wounds and holding up the gate is not helping staunch them in any way.
Milo taps the wall of force confirming that the group can not move forward until Aeralia drops her wall of force.
K'Nara draws the now silent Lucia and readies and attack on the probing fingernails.
Sonara decides to stay on top of the CUBE and see what she can see.
Lian maintains his vigil and waits to be able to move forward.
Anthalorn is happy to see that the Emerald Dragons are now working together and the gate is up, but how will they move forward.
Dellintu waits to move forward with the Dragons and looks to Aeralia for a signal.
Aeralia stands motionless as her friends wait for her to act.
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Spellcraft check DC 18 (Lian DC will save 22) to determine that there is a deeper darkness spell active past the open door.
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The fire elemental cast his dampened light and waits for the vampires, but there is nothing to attack as they go gaseous before its flaming eyes.
The earth elemental continues to crack the floor as it move under the CUBE. The noise of cracking stone can be felt by the group through their feet as the earth elemental attempts to rise into the room outside of the service entrance.
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ooc: What is Ingrge's contingency spell triggered on and what spell is triggered to be cast?
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Outside the CUBE
Karen and Falin teleport back for whatever life and death matter that had to be attended to, but that is a story for another time.
The wizard and the archer appear by the low stone wall and about 100 feet from the stone tunnel. Gunther's magically enhanced dire lion (huge size) snaps it head around as it sees two new bipeds.
There are also two bears milling about and a real large hole in the ground that is partially collasped.
The grounds are littered with weeks dead wizards and freshly dead ghouls and ghasts. There is the smell of death in the air. Off to the right and left of Falin are what appear to be ghouls or ghasts in the ruins of the wizard school and guardhouse. Both are well over 250 feet away. The foul beasties seem reluctant to approach, for the time being.
Falin's friends have been active while he was gone. Will there be any fun to be have for the archer.
From her vantage point, Sonara sees the arrival of karen and Falin.
Aeralia Wednesday July 11th, 2007 11:09:01 PM
(OOC: I missed the part about being able to post before Matt C, and have been at work for 16 hours today. I was scrolling through the mess of arguement trying to read the actual game posts, and missed my chance to post (as I got home at 10:30 game time, and DM post went up at 10:54. Since we can now post in between the DMs now, hopefully I won't be missing every other round like the previous restrictions have been causing me too. [When I work a 15-16 hour shift, its hard to want to stay up past 10-11 waiting when I have to be at work again the next morning at 6ish]. So my apologies to the other players, as I will once again hold the game up an entire day before I can dispel the hindering wall...)
(OOC: EDIT: Added the dismissal of the blocking wall, as dictated by DM. Editited here for completeness)
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(LAST ROUND) Aeralia raises a wall of force, to take over the support of the lifted portcullis.
(THIS ROUND) Aeralia then dispels the wall blocking the tunnel.
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Falin Thursday July 12th, 2007 7:13:17 AM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
Falin surveys the destruction around him and smiles. I hope something has been left for me He thinks to himself.
Seeing Sonara on the roof he calls out to her, "Where is everyone else?"
Upon learning the whereabouts of the others he will run to them as fast as the terrain and his legs will carry him. He has his bow out and an arrow knocked as he enters the stone tunnel.
Kent Thursday July 12th, 2007 7:52:04 AM
(ooc: Jim how is it that an earth elemental, who can move 55 ft per round through the earth has taken 5 rounds to go less than 80 feet in length?)
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Dm Jim: A very good question. You will have to ask him next time you see him. I did state that there were non magical anti sapper defense he had to circumvent. He may have run into other problems as well. The CUBE seems to have been designed with defense in mind, but either way, the elemental is through.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22)[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb Thursday July 12th, 2007 9:57:43 AM
Smiling at Falin, she points at the passage to the tunnel.
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K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Thursday July 12th, 2007 9:59:14 AM
She just shakes her red head and waits to attack the clawed arms. (Readied attack to hit arms from the redrum holes) ------------------------------ Lucia sits dormant in the her sheathe. ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Lian AC 21 +6 (+dodge) 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) d20+25=38 Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:01:40 AM
Will save 38.
He stands firm until the Emeralds raise the gate. (Total Standard Defensive Action, +6 dodge)
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (44 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (33 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 24 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions (loaned to Sonara) 5x5 Carpet of Flying (loaned to Sonara) Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Nellie Thursday July 12th, 2007 12:10:15 PM
Ummmm...guys, the gate has been lifted and Aeralia put up a wall of force to hold it up. So far as I know, nothing prevents us from going into the room.
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DM Jim: You are correct. We will say that Aeralia dropped the blocking wall of force and put a supporting wall of force in place.
ADM Matt C. d20+10=23 d20+8=13 d20+8=14 d20+8=14 d20+8=9 Thursday July 12th, 2007 12:48:54 PM
The Fire Elemental that was in the darkened room all of a sudden disappears (Dispel Magic 23). The larger Vampire materializes from his gaseous form to stand inside the room. He positions himself in front of the door as if trying to block anyone from entering the room.
OOC - To fight him you will still be in the anti-magic area. Any Emerald fighting him will get weapon magic in their to hit rolls, but will still be denied defensive magic. He will be in the room, will gain defensive magic, but not offensive magic. Obviously Bull Rush, Grapple etc. can change this.
There is also some movement behind the bastard sword wielding Vampire. It may be the bow wielding Vampire, but due to the darkness noone can be sure.
The fingernail undead attack again, but do not hit anyone.
OOC - the "fingernail" creatures are an undead I found in one of the other monster manuals. The bastard sword wielder does 1d10 plus 8 for strength, 2 for weapon spec. and power attack for 5.
Simon Thursday July 12th, 2007 1:20:39 PM
Nellie: Aeralia's Wall of Force is still up until next round
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DM Jim: Lets move this forward. The whole working together thing is not working out. I will allow Aeralia to drop her wall of force and put up a new one this round only in order to speed things up.
ADM Matt C. Thursday July 12th, 2007 8:14:58 PM
OOC - Feel free to email me with questions concerning what I have posted and I will answer them.
Matt
WLCMLC@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d20+20=35 d20+15=31 d4+4=5 d4+4=7 2d6(3+2)=5 2d6(3+2)=5 Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:24:08 PM
Utilzing his ability to spring attack Milo leaps forward to the door sword in hand and attacks the vampire moving backto the gate as he completes his attacks.
AC 35 - 5 points plus 5 holy damage AC 31 - 7 points plus 5 holy damage
----- Stone skin - 669 rounds Bless - 69 rounds
Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+19=34 d20+14=18 d10+9=14 2d6(6+1)=7 2d6(6+1)=7 Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:28:29 PM
Bertram charges forward with a bellow and attacks the vampire in the door.
AC 32 - 14 points + 7 points vs chaotic + 7 points vs undead + will dc 14 vs dsiruption
AC 18 - Miss
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+12=30 2d8(6+1)+10=17 d20+12=29 d6+3=8 Thursday July 12th, 2007 10:36:20 PM
Staying off to the side Ingrge lets those more capable of close combat to do their thing and push into the room a bit.
Earth Elemental AC: 18 HP: 68 Saves: F +10, Ref. +1, W. +2 Att: +12/+7 Dam: 2d8+10 DR:10/+1
Coming up through the floor as directed the earth elemental looks around and spotting a vampire charges it clobbering it once solidly as it collides with the beast.
AC 30 - for 17 points
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) stone skin - 669 rounds Continency (10 days) Summon Monster IV (3 Celestial Black Bears) - 2 rounds Earth Elemental - 3 rounds Great Invisibility - 5 rounds Fire elemental - 5 rounds Bless - 69 rounds
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
1st protection form evil/chaos magic missile x3 expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2 invisibility
3rd fly fireball
Olana (AC 25, HP 10/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+19=23 d20+14=24 d20+9=14 d8+1=8 d8+1=6 d8+1=5 Thursday July 12th, 2007 11:20:45 PM
Bleeding from a number of places, Olana realizes that she'll be unable to get any healing until they're out of the magic-deadened area.
She sees some of the others tackling the vampire. Could she hit him with an arrow or two? She'd done it before in close quarters. She takes aim and fires at the door blocking undead nasty.
Feat - Point Blank Shot.
Hits AC 23, 24, 14, for 8, 6, 5
ADM Matt C. Thursday July 12th, 2007 11:25:13 PM
OOC - I am going to show you the Armor Class of the larger, bastard sword wielding Vampire. It is quite high, but I did not have to do much to get it that way.
AC 32/33 with Dodge
Base - 10 +1 Full Plate - 9 +1 Buckler - 2 Dex - 3 Natural - 6 Unhallow, Magic Circle of Good - 2 Dodge - 1
(OOC: Matt T.) Thursday July 12th, 2007 11:27:37 PM
(OOC: Not to be picky, but shouldn't the fullplate reduce his dex modifier to +1? Making it AC 30/31 with dodge?)
Unless its mithril plate, of course :)
ADM Matt C. - I guess all my sneaky trick of increasing AC are known already. Armor and Buckler are both Mithral.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP28/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Friday July 13th, 2007 1:26:23 AM
Spotting the arrival of the vampires, Gunther growls. His warrior soul urges him to rush forward...to kill those who have wounded him so. But then there is the aching pain from his many wounds. What to do...what to do?? Unfortunately, in his indecision, Gunther watches Milo and Bertram rush forward, blocking the way (I am going off the old map and assuming that at most 2 characters can attack at one time). Still, he moves forward, ready to attack when the opportunity presents itself.
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Dm Jim: Gunther is correct.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 Friday July 13th, 2007 1:27:04 AM
ooc: Taking Athalorn's turn, as after I posted earlier, Jim said he would allow the wall to come down this round.
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Seeing the fighters moving in on the vampire, and seeing how badly wounded Olana is, he calls to her. "Olana! Come with me and I will heal your wounds!" He moves back out of the entrance to the edge of the antimagic field, waiting to heal his ally. He whistles to Glannath. ------------------------------
Glannath leaps from the druids shoulder and soars past the Dragons into the cube, flying as high as he can once inside the main part of the building to take a look.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 675/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 26/50 Death Ward 104/120 Call Lightning Storm 104/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1185/1200 Bless 65/78
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Dm Jim: Combat Round 26 - Hand to Hand!! d20+11=17 d20+16=29 spot chance for deeper darkness d100=25 d100=40 Friday July 13th, 2007 10:17:37 AM
OOC: Please keep track of the duration and elasped time of the spells you have in place.
The combat round begin and end on my post. MattC is posting for several of the nasties and I was hoping that the players would post after him, but that is not always possible, so we will lift that restriction.
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OOC: Remember that the antimagic area is the entire length of the service entrance. Also remember that Karen told you about the CUBE and its special defenses. This is a Star mage guild and much magic is practiced here. There may or may not be other strange magical effects.
OOC: Two people can fight the vampire hand to hand in the doorway.
Also take into account the offensive/defensive restriction that MattC laid out about fighting in and out of the antimagic.
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Olana sees others moving forward to engage the burly vampire with the bastard sword so she draws her bow and fires into combat and is disappointed that her arrow is easily turned by the foul beast's armor.
Anthalorn backs out of the antimagic and calls for Olana to withdraw to get cured as she surely can not survive in the state she is in.
Anthalorn eagle swoops in through the stone tunnel and then the service entrance and enters into the main body of the CUBE. The eagle hits the inky blackness and all is in shadow, but he does see stairs up that leave the deeper darkness and also many shapes moving in the darkness. There are many doors leaving this very large central room. The eagle actually flies above the darkness and can see all the way to the roof of the CUBE, although there appears to be a second area of deep shadows above, close to the roof. There are walk ways and balconies at each floor. The rooms appear to be outside of the CUBE and the central area is open floor to ceiling. Much room to fly.
OOC: I am unsure if Anthalorn's eagle can sense the antimagic on the second level, but it is there as Karen specified. There is no antimagic on the first floor as evidenced by the survival of the elementals and the deeper darkness.
Milo and Bertram each rush forward to attack the burly vampire and find his defenses difficult to penetrate. Each hero lands one blow on the beast, but do not inflict as much damage as they would have hoped.
The group hears rocks rolling around a polished stone floor and banging against the stout door of the service entrance as the earth elemental announces his pretense. The massive stone fist slams the vampire but the blow is deflected by his substantial armor.
OOC: We will now be rolling a 20% miss chance as a result of the deeper darkness spell. MattC please state who the vampire is dodging.
Gunther waits his turn to strike at the foes that have caused his blood to spill.
Sonara waves to Falin and points him to the stone tunnel. The elf then starts to pack up the carpet and fly down to ground level. (DC 22 will save to note something interesting)
The huge dire lion give Falin a good sniffing and a lick and lets his pass.
Lian walks out of the antimagic and meets Falin in the stone tunnel.
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THe massive arm of the earth elemental shudders as it resists a dispel magic, but a second one hits it and it goes back home.
The vampires look ready to respond to Milo and Bertram.
OOC: MattC - one cast by Hugo and they Kyber
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Dm Jim: I will be on vacation next week, please be nice to MattC as he will be doing all the Dm posting. MattC will do a post this weekend to make up for Thursday. I waited hoping that Lian/JayB would reconsider and post.
MattC will transition the group to the main map, but I will send the service entrance map one last time later today.
Falin Friday July 13th, 2007 1:08:11 PM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
Falin gives a quick pat to the big cat and continues to the stone tunnel. Upon meeting Lina he quickly asks what is down there? Only waiting a moment for a reply he continues down to where he hears his friends in a battle.
Looking quickly at what is going on Falin will continue forward until he is up in talking distance of the group.
Aeralia d20+21=40 Saturday July 14th, 2007 4:28:48 PM
Aeralia turns and gives a concerned look as the elven monk moves behind her, not sure what he is doing. She doesn't spend long though, knowing her walls won't keep the portcullis's up forever.
"Got about 30 seconds to get past that first portcullis, or else i'll need another wall," Aeralia says to those around her, as she slips a wand from her pack.
"And I'll have a silence spell up, so don't try to cast around me, once through," the sorceress continues, forcing the wand to obey her commands through sheer force of magical will. The wand gives in, and magic eliminates all sound surrounding the young raven-haired beauty.
Aeralia then gives a small silent wave to those around her, and turns to ready herself to move into the service entrance.
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Move Equiv.: Retrieve a Wand of Silence Standard Action: Use magic device to activate Wand of Silence (Check - 40), centered on self, voluntarily fail saving throw
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Personal Supplies Used ---------------- Wand of Silence (-1 Charge)
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 4d8(1+2+3+1)+12=19 Sunday July 15th, 2007 11:45:40 AM
Athalorn waits anxiously for Olana to come to him to be healed. If she does, he clutches his Culverclove leaf tightly and rests a hand on her arm, calling his powers to heal her wounds. He then moves into the Cube behind the others.
Standard Action: Cure Critical Wounds for 19 hit points (1, 2, 3, 1 - ouch!) Move Action: Moves past the service entrance into the Cube, up to 30' ------------------------------
Glannath continues circling around the upper reaches of the Cube, near the roof, waiting for further instructions.
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Armour Class (with Barkskin) 26 FF 22 TAC 14
With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 FF 24 TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 674/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 25/50 Death Ward 103/120 Call Lightning Storm 103/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1184/1200 Bless 64/78
---------------------------------------------- 0 Level (6) DC = 17 Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink
1st Level (7) DC = 18 Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals
2nd Level (6) DC = 19 Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3
3rd Level (6) DC = 20 Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease
4th Level (4) DC = 21 Cure Serious Wounds x2, Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV
5th Level (4) DC = 22 Cure Critical Wounds, Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast)
6th Level (3) DC = 23 Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell
Wildshapes 3 out of 4, Tiny -- Large and Plant
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List of Magic Items: +4 bracers of armor +1 ring of protection +4 Periapt of wisdom Boots of speed Potion of Non Detection +1 spear of storing (Spell stored = Poison) 4 feathers of the tree 1 x Goodberry
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
HD: 9d8+8 Hit Points: 47 Initiative: +4 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Base Attack: +10 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Posting Report For Monday July 16th, 2007 6:46:39 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of July 8,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jim F-XXXOX K'Nara---XXXXO *Sub by Jay B. Lean-----2222O *He also role play two NPCs Gunther--X222X * Good Girl. Olana----XOXXO Aerala---OCC2OS Inger----XXX2O Athalrin-XX22XS Bro,Bert-XXXXO Milo-----XXXXO Farlin---OOOXX
Adm Ceil - Good Game (when the post!)
ADM - Matt C. Monday July 16th, 2007 12:39:03 PM
OOC - I will be making my post early this evening.
Lian AC 21 +6 (+dodge) 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) Monday July 16th, 2007 2:05:27 PM
(OOC: Where the Emeralds are fighting is still in the Anti-magic field, correct?)
The monk stops, takes the carpet from Sonara and casts Protection from Evil on her, and turns back, slowly walking to through the open gates toward the group.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (42 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (31 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 22 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Monday July 16th, 2007 2:08:00 PM
Arrow knocked aiming foward, she enters just behind Lian, even more slowly.
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (593 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (50 rounds, Lian)
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23 +6 dodge, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Monday July 16th, 2007 2:15:23 PM
The red head moves forward, ready to attack when the opportunity presents itself. (Total Defensive Standard Action +6) "MOVE THROUGH HIM MILO!! LET US IN." Suggests the bladesinger.
ADM Matt C. d20+19=27 d20+14=24 d10+10=17 d10+10=20 d20+9=25 d20+4=13 d20-1=9 d8+7=13 d100=89 d20+9=16 Monday July 16th, 2007 8:21:17 PM
Quick Recap:
Active Effects:
Anti-magic in service corridor.
Unhallow in main room: Magic Circle of Good, -4 penalty to turning checks and Deeper Darkness spell (20% miss chance for concealment).
Desecrate (with shrine) in main room: -6 profane penalty to turning checks and , +2 profane bonus to hit, on damage and saving throws.
Vampires: Damage reduction 10 / silver & magic, Fast Healing 5 and +4 turn resistance.
Vampires: Vampire 1 (Bastard Sword): AC 32/33 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 13 (Milo 10-10=0, Bertram 28-10=18 & -5 Fast Healing; all else miss) Vampire 2 (bow): AC 29/30 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 2 (from Elemental after DR & Fast healing) Vampire 3 (spell user): unknown
Combat Round 27:
A fierce battle is taking place in the doorway between two of the Emeralds and the Bastard Sword wielding vampire. Milo & Bertram both connect with hits upon the Vampire, but the creatures natural defenses severely limit the damage. The Vampire frowns when the disruptive magic of Bertram's weapon strikes him (will save 16). The Vampire has his target for his attack.
Bertram hit AC's: 27 & 24 Damage: 17 & 20 OOC -- remember Bertram does not get any magic defenses, but does get magic on offense.
The bow wielding Vampire takes aim at Bertram and shoots 3 times. His friend is providing too much blocking for the shots to be very effective. Bertram hit AC's: 25, 13 & 9 Damage 13 (89%)
OOC -- All missiles shots on both sides will be at --8 (-4 for firing into combat and --4 for cover). Vampire will incur 20% miss chance for firing while within Deeper Darkness spell.
OOC -- Once the battle has pushed into the main room ALL successful combat attacks must roll 20% miss factor (1-20 on the d100).
ADM Matt C. Monday July 16th, 2007 8:27:39 PM
OOC - There will not be a map update. Milo and Bertram are up front. Everyone else is bunching up behind them. If this is a problem please let me know.
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20=19 d20+14=30 d20+10=25 d10+4=9 Monday July 16th, 2007 8:32:53 PM
Bertam again swings at the large vampire, connecting, just trying to make a dent in the creature's defenses.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Jan/Olana OOC Tuesday July 17th, 2007 1:27:43 AM
Apologies, folks - scrambling to catch up atrer a track weekend. Will post tommorow morning.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+3=21 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 7:25:02 AM
(OOC - Matt, According to the last couple of posts, Ingrge should be up in the area of OP 17,18,19 in the corner to the left of Milo)
Frustrated at the tight and crowded conditions Ingrge decides to try something a bit over the top.
Making up his mind that something needs to be done, Ingrge takes a running start and tries a running dive over Milo and trying to get into the doorway Jump DC 21 (move action). As he passes into the magic zone he activates his boots of flying suddenly zipping up and over the head of the vampire and into the room behind.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 668 rounds Great Invisibility - 4 rounds Bless - 68 rounds
Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
1st protection form evil/chaos, magic missile x3, expeditious retreat
2nd scorching ray x2, invisibility
3rd fly, fireball
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) Tuesday July 17th, 2007 7:41:13 AM
(OOC - Matt as milo used speing attack he moved backwards after his attack as stated leaving space for K'nara to move forward)
"K'nara, You can have my space as I no longer am using it."
Turning to Gunther the halfling lowers his voice.
(whispering) "Gunther, do you think you could give me a heave through the door and over the vampire's head?"
ADM Matt C. - Ok that K'nara moves up.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+17=37 d10+9=13 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 9:48:58 AM
Knara draws and moves into the halfling's place and proceeds to hack the undead into ribbons. (hits AC 37, for 13 damage) Even dormant, Lucia is dangerous.
ADM Matt C. - see my post. Vampires are in the main room. The are atticking into the anti-magic thus not getting any to hit bonuses (but get defensive bonuses). Emeralds are fighting out of the anti-magic thus getting no defensive bonuses (but get offensive bonuses).
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Tuesday July 17th, 2007 10:00:59 AM
The archer moves into the tunnel, attempting to get close enough to fire. Moves to Q30, running (if possible, if not she will double move.)
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (592 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (49 rounds, Lian)
Lian AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) Tuesday July 17th, 2007 10:06:56 AM
The monk runs (base speed 70) and stops just behind Ingrge. "How are we on the whole magic thing? Is it still a dead area?" He retrieves a sunrod and waits.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (41 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (30 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 21 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP28/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal d20+3=13 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 11:06:54 AM
The warrior waits impatiently. Though pain racks his body, he is anxious to get in the fight. As Milo retreats, Gunther grins. "Vell, I can try..." Picking the halfling up, he gives him a mighty heave (Str.=13...not really sure what to apply here). "Goot luck friend." he calls as the halfling lifts into the air.
Olana (AC 25, HP 29/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 12:21:00 PM
Olana moves back toward Athalorn, groggy with pain, thinking that the druid's suggestion was the best thing she's heard all day. Dang, those vampires and their minions were proving to be prickly opponants.
She nods at the druid and whispers, "Thanks," and stays close behind as they move into the Cube.
Added back 19 HPS.
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 3d8(1+2+7)+12=22 d20+10=20 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 12:53:13 PM
Athalorn sees no way through the throng of combatants, and retreats again away from the antimagic zone, conscious that there was still time before Aeralia's Walls collapse. "Olana, you still look injured. I will heal you some mre if you wish." He calls out to his friend. He also shouts a call for Glannath to attack.
Move Action: Moves back out of antimagic zone Delayed Standard Action: Cure Serious Wounds for 22 hit points (1, 2, 7 GRRRR!)
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Glannath swoops down and attacks the Vampire by the entrance, but his talon attack is in vain.
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 / FF 24 / TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 673/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 24/50 Death Ward 102/120 Call Lightning Storm 102/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1183/1200 Bless 63/78
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (one cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 3 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
Hit Points: 47 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6) Abilities: Str 14, Dex 19, Con 12, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha 6 Special Qualities: Low-light vision Skills: Listen +2, Spot +22 (+8 for extra HD) Feats: Weapon Finesse, Multiattack, Improved Natural Armour, Improved Natural Attack x 2 Special Abilities: Link, Share Spells, Evasion, Devotion Tricks and Bonus Tricks: Come, Down, Stay, Seek, Attack. Guard Saves: Fort: +6 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Brotjer Bertram Addendum Tuesday July 17th, 2007 12:54:57 PM
Forgot to list damage in prior post. 9 Damage sorry
Falin Tuesday July 17th, 2007 1:10:51 PM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
Falin continues to move forward. He will move next to Sonara and prepare to fire.
OOC: Sorry for the vague movements, but I do not have access to the map right now. Also, if I am reading my prior posts correctly as soon as my arrows leave the anti-magic areas they are magiked. Or since the bow is in the anti-magic area the arrows remain normal? One last thing. Does precise shot negate any of the negatives of firing into the crowd?
ADM Matt C. - Yes, Precise Shot feat will eliminate the -4 firing into combat penalty (-4 cover still applies). Yes, you will get all plusses to hit as the "suppression" of magic goes away since the vampire is not in the anti-magic area.
Player Jamie - My bow is seeking which negates cover. That is why I wanted to check. Thanks. :)
Aeralia Tuesday July 17th, 2007 9:43:10 PM
Aeralia advances, moving into the antimagic field to supress her now active silence spell. She moves forward, attempting to dodge any of the murder holes, and clos in on the left hand side of the passage, looking for gaps to move through into the far room.
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Personal Supplies Used ---------------- Wand of Silence (-1 Charge)
ADM Matt C. d20+9=23 d20+23=39 d10+13=15 d20+19=31 d20+14=15 d10+10=16 d20+23=32 d20+18=20 d20+13=15 d100=15 d20+8=12 d20+8=11 Tuesday July 17th, 2007 11:19:09 PM End Round 27: Brother Bertram connects with one swing. The creature is able to shrug off all the damage though. The Vampire also is able to resist the disruption magic (will save 23).
OOC -- Bertram please adjust your HP's for damage you have taken.
Ingrge takes a running leap (move action) and tries to jump over/past Bertram and K'Nara. He is somewhat successful as he bounces off at least one person and lands in a heap at the feet (cell S1 on Main Room map) of the vampires and his friends. The Vampire takes a swing at him (AoO). He then activates his Boots of Flying and starts to rise off the ground (standard action). Also at this time he pops out of vision as his suppressed Greater Invisibility comes back into effect.
Bastard Sword Vampire AoO Hit AC 39; damage 15.
OOC -- Tumble (trained skill) past an enemy is normally a 25 versus your base roll of 18. I know your intention is to get into the room and played it out to add to the flavor of the game. If this is too much please let me know.
OOC -- I see you have Contingency listed. What spell is attached and what is the condition to activate?
K'Nara also connects with one swing. Hers does some minor damage after fighting through he creature's natural defenses.
The remaining Emeralds move up the corridor or perform other actions. Many encourage the front members to push into the room. Gunther even tries to toss Milo into the room, but is quite unsuccessful.
OOC -- New map coming. It has 2 tabs. One for the Service Entrance and 1 for the Main Room. Please state your position on either the Service Entrance map or the Main Room map.
Active Effects:
Anti-magic in service corridor.
Unhallow in main room: Magic Circle of Good, -4 penalty to turning checks and Deeper Darkness spell (20% miss chance for concealment).
Desecrate (with shrine) in main room: -6 profane penalty to turning checks and +2 profane bonus to hit, on damage and saving throws.
Vampires: Damage reduction 10 / silver & magic, Fast Healing 5 and +4 turn resistance.
Vampires: Vampire 1 (Bastard Sword): AC 32/33 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 11 (13-10=3, Bertram 9-10=0 & -5 Fast Healing) Vampire 2 (bow): AC 29/30 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 0 (-5 Fast healing) Vampire 3 (spell user): unknown
Begin Combat Round 28:
The battle to keep the Emeralds out of the main room, thus keeping them in the anti-magic area gets more interesting as one member is able to squeak by. However, the sword wielding Vampire is using his defensive powers quite effectively. The Vampire continues to swing at Bertram's as the Cleric's weapon is the only thing that concerns him at the moment.
Bertram hit AC's: 31 & 15 Damage: 16 OOC -- remember Bertram does not get any magic defenses, but does get magic on offense. Please adjust HP's.
The bow wielding Vampire steps back and fires 3 shots into the square where Ingrge landed. The Vampire hits once, but is not able to get passed the concealment factor (15%). Ingrge hit AC's: 32, 20 & 15 Damage 0
OOC -- All missiles shots on both sides will be at --8 (-4 for firing into combat and --4 for cover). Vampire will incur 20% miss chance for firing while within Deeper Darkness spell.
Fingernails poke out of the from murder holes looking for Emeralds to pierce. One of them smashes into the Wall of Force, but the other sticks into Gunther.
Gunther hit AC's: 12 & 11 Damage 0
OOC -- Once the battle has pushed into the main room ALL successful combat attacks must roll 20% miss factor (1-20 on the d100).
Map to follow by email!
ADM Matt C. Tuesday July 17th, 2007 11:24:36 PM
OOC - Map sent. Please let me know if you have trouble getting it or have any questions about it.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless d20+15=34 2d8(7+6)+5=18 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 9:09:01 AM
Rising to a height of 20 feet off the ground, Ingrge begins casting a spell Control Undead at the bastard sword weilding Vampire. Will save DC 28 SR 34.
If Ingrge senses that the spell was effective he will instruct the vampire to attack the bow wielding vampire.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 667 rounds Great Invisibility - 3 rounds Bless - 67 rounds Winged boots - 30 rounds (2/day left) Control Undead - 78 rounds Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic (48) wand - restoration (50) -------
Ingrge Spells - 5/21/07
0 level Detect poison #, Disrupt undead x4 (1 used) 1st true strike #, magic missiles x2, ray of enfeeblement x3, burning hands, unseen servant 2nd scorching ray x3, detect thoughts #, spectral hand x2, command undead x2 3rd Animate Undead (used), Vampiric touch, Clairaudience/voyance #, lightening bolt x2, Fireball x2 4th Arcane eye #, Dimension door x2, Bestow curse x2, greater invisibility(used), Wall of fire 5th Prying eyes#, Animal growth (used), teleport x2, cone of cold, Bigby's interposing Overland flight 6th Greater dispel magic, disintegrate, true seeing #, Chain lightening X2, Undeath to Death 7th Vision #, Mordenkainen's sword, Control undead(used)
Dell grabs hold of Gunther. Let's back you out of here and get you some healing or you will be of no use to your woman or your cats. Once back beyond the area of anti magic Dellintu uses a charge from the cure moderate wounds wand 18 points healed
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d20+17=33 d20+17=35 d20+12=30 d4+4=8 d4+4=7 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 9:28:41 AM
Waiting for something to happen so they can move forward Milo takes his sword and as the claws come poking out He tries to shear them off with his sword. (Disarm attack? Or normal?)
Disarm attempt AC 33
Or normal attack
AC 35 - 8 points AC 30 - 7 points
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP28/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Wednesday July 18th, 2007 11:13:40 AM
Gunther growls at the elf tugging on him. "No, I vill not leave my friends in battle!"
Then with a sigh he relents. "I'm sorry, I know you are right...I vill come vith you." Gunther retreats back to the area free of antimagic and awaits Dellintu's healing touch.
Falin d20+36=39 d20+31=44 d20+26=45 d8+7=14 d8+7=10 d8+7=10 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 11:46:27 AM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
"I hate vampires," can be heard escaping from Falins lips as he draws a bead on the lead Vampire and fires. Using +2 arrows
AC 39 HP 14 AC 44 HP 10 AC 45 HP 10
A smile escapes his lips as all three arrows sink deep into his target.
Lian AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) d20+26=30 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 11:53:52 AM
Sunrod in hand.
The monk tumbles, run, into the room through the combat, if possible, just past V1. (if he didn't in fact end up behind Ingrge like stated in last post) (Tumble 30)
(OOC: When a character is OUT of the anti-magic, can you please let them know? I am confused about borders. I didn't realize it would take 3 rounds for Lian to get back through the tunnel. His speed is 70 and he should be on the map since all he was doing was moving. Is there a problem in the tunnel that is slowing the advance? Please clarify.) ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (40 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (29 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 20 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Wednesday July 18th, 2007 11:55:36 AM
The archer continues to move into the tunnel, attempting to get close enough to fire. Moves to Q30, running (if possible, if not she will double move. Just like last round)
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (591 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (48 rounds, Lian)
Olana (AC 25, HP 51/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 12:03:17 PM
Received 22 HPs from Athalorn.
Olana takes this short time to get her breath back and see her wounds close up, and while she's being healed by Athalorn, she sees Gunther heading back out also to get patched up.
Ahead in the tunnel, she sees a mass of her comrades trying to take down the vampire.
She nods gratefully once again toward the druid, who has probably saved her life, and gets ready her bow to fire again.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+21=39 d20+16=33 d10+9=14 d6=6 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 12:03:30 PM
The bladesinger drives on, hacking at the vampire in front of her. [If the Emeralds offensive strikes are outside the field, Knara's sword should function.](AC 39 and 33, for 14 damage +6 fire if outside the anti magic, if inside AC 35 and 29 for 10 damage and no fire)
Athalorn AC 28 HP 98/100 Stoneskin 50/70 3d8(4+4+4)+12=24 d20+10=29 d20+10=13 d20+8=21 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 1:05:27 PM
Athalorn speaks to Olana. "No problem my friend, now lets try and push into the cube." As he is about to move, Gunther emerges from the tunnel, waiting for some healing. Athalorn casts another spell on his old friend, resting a hand on his shoulder as he calls forth his powers. "That should ease some of the pain my friend. How about trying to knock that vampire back out of the entrance so we can all get past?"
Move Action: None Standard Action: Cure Serious Wounds on Gunther for 24 hit points.
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Glannath attacks the Vampire some more, clawing and scratching the creature to no avail.
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 28 / FF 24 / TAC 16
Active Effects: Stoneskin 672/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 23/50 Death Ward 101/120 Call Lightning Storm 101/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1182/1200 Bless 62/78
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (both cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 3 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
Hit Points: 47 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6)
Aeralia d20+10=27 d20+7=11 d20+7=22 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 5:31:08 PM
Aeralia continues to weave her way towards the opening, watching for gaps and openings to make her continued march forward.
Now! she thinks to herself as she sees her opening, trying to remember everything she'd been taught by the circus tumblers, wishing she'd paid more attention, instead of using her illusions to conceal any of her slip ups. Darting forward, she does her best to roll and duck under the armored vampires arm, then makes a quick diving roll to the left, once through the door.
Once through, she quickly scans the room for magical auras, and any other threats.
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OOC: Move equivelent: Moving 30' normal movement forward to armored vampire (movement through allies is allow). Standard action: Tumble 15', 5' through vampire, 5' past vampire, then 5' to left.
OOC: Tumble "through" armored vampire: 27 vs. DC 25, succeeded. Tumble past bow-wielding vampire: 11 vs. DC 17, failed (AoO against her) Tumble past magic using vampire (if applicable, as he's not on the map): 22 vs. DC 19, succeeded.
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Personal Supplies Used ---------------- Wand of Silence (-1 Charge)
ADM Matt C. - A break in the Dam! d20+9=15 d20+22=31 d10+13=21 d100=25 d10+8=9 d10+8=18 d10+8=17 d20+10=11 d20+16=30 Wednesday July 18th, 2007 10:35:17 PM End Round 28:
OOC -- Please adjust your HP's for damage you have taken (Bertram and Ingrge).
The invisible Ingrge starts to rise with his Boots of Flying (I do not think you can hover with Boots, so please post some type of flight pattern) until he scrapes the bottom of the second level balcony. He casts a spell at V1 and smiles as he gains control of the sword wielding Vampire (will save 15).
Dellintu & Gunther move outside of the service entrance and cast some healing spells.
Milo tries to disarm the fingernails that are poking through the wall, but is not able to (they are a natural weapon so cannot be disarmed or attacked).
Falin moves forward and shoots V1 three times. However, only 1 shot is able to penetrate the creature's damage reduction.
Lian tumbles into the room landing right behind V1 and next to V2.
OOC -- You are out of the anti-magic when your character shows up on the Main Map within the black walls and you occupy a space within the coordinates H8:AB29. The Service Corridor/Anti-magic area on the main map are cells R31 to R34. Lian is now in the room with all magic functioning. The reason it took so long was the bottleneck to get through the doorway as V1 was not letting anyone into the room.
Sonara moves forward.
Olana remains with the healing group.
K'Nara connects with 2 swings this time and one is able to penetrate the Vampire's DR.
Anthalorn continues to cure members of the group.
Glannath tries to claw V1, but the undead's armor is too much for the eagle.
Aeralia also tumbles through the doorway past V1 and near V2.
Active Effects:
Anti-magic in service corridor.
Unhallow in main room: Magic Circle of Good, -4 penalty to turning checks and Deeper Darkness spell (20% miss chance for concealment).
Desecrate (with shrine) in main room: -6 profane penalty to turning checks and +2 profane bonus to hit, on damage and saving throws.
Vampires: Damage reduction 10 / silver & magic, Fast Healing 5 and +4 turn resistance.
Vampires: Vampire 1 (Bastard Sword): AC 32/33 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 20 (Falin +4, K'Nara +4, +6 & -5 Fast Healing) Vampire 2 (bow): AC 29/30 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 11 (V1 11) Vampire 3 (spell user): unknown
Begin Combat Round 29:
The battle is changing. Several Emeralds are able to get past the sword wielding Vampire and into the room. More may pour through the doorway as the Vampire (V1) follows the magical orders and moves to attack V2 (moves around Lian, under Glannath to cell R26).
V1 vs. V2 hit AC: 31 Damage: 21-10 = 11
Vampire V2 is in shock as his comrade swings at him. He withdraws further into the Deeper Darkness and all can here him yelling. V2 is careful not to step on the Symbol on the floor.
"We need help up here. They have taken control of Fred."
Fingernails poke out of the from murder holes attacking the Milo (front) and Sonara (back).
Milo hit AC's: 9 & 18 Damage: 0
Sonara hit AC: 17 Damage: 0
At the far outreaches of sight some movement can be seen by the Emeralds in the Main Room. They can also hear some spell casting (Dispel Magic 11 & 30) coming from these cloaked individuals (undercommon is the language if you know it). V2 let's out a big roar and turns around to face the Emeralds. He does not look happy. More movement is heard and coming into sight are more Vampires, 7 more as a matter of fact. One of them (V3) is female and is twice the size of the other Vampires. The stop 40 feet or so away from the group and spread out.
Spot DC 20 if you are in the room to notice something about Vampires V4-V9.
OOC -- Once the battle has pushed into the main room ALL successful combat attacks must roll 20% miss factor (1-20 on the d100).
More Symbols can be seen on the Floor as the Emeralds move into the Main Room.
Map to follow by email!
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Greater invisibility, Bless , winged boots, control undead, d20+15=35 d100=70 d20+15=34 2d8(8+6)+5=19 Thursday July 19th, 2007 9:24:55 AM
Slowly flying upward 5 feet, Ingrge peers around (spot dc 35) and then through the darkness locates the bow weilder V3 (70). Using him as a centerpoint Ingrge activates his rod of maximize and casts a fireball centered on Vampire V3. 60 points damage to all within a 20 foot radius of V3 - SR 34 - Reflex DC 27 for 30 points.
Ingrge then tells his controlled vampire to move forward and continue his attack on V3.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 666 rounds Great Invisibility - 2 rounds Bless - 66 rounds Winged boots - 29 rounds (2/day left) Control Undead - 77 rounds Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic maximize (47) wand - restoration (50) -------
Ingrge Spells - 5/21/07
0 level Detect poison #, Disrupt undead x4 (1 used) 1st true strike #, magic missiles x2, ray of enfeeblement x3, burning hands, unseen servant 2nd scorching ray x3, detect thoughts #, spectral hand x2, command undead x2 3rd Animate Undead (used), Vampiric touch, Clairaudience/voyance #, lightening bolt x2, Fireball x2(1 used) 4th Arcane eye #, Dimension door x2, Bestow curse x2, greater invisibility(used), Wall of fire 5th Prying eyes#, Animal growth (used), teleport x2, cone of cold, Bigby's interposing Overland flight 6th Greater dispel magic, disintegrate, true seeing #, Chain lightening X2, Undeath to Death 7th Vision #, Mordenkainen's sword, Control undead(used)
ADM Matt C. - The Vampire with the bow is V2. Centering on him will get V7, V8, V9 & V3. How are you calculating the Reflex DC. I get 24 (base +10, level +3, Int +9, Spell Focus +1 & Gr. Spell Focus +1)
Please roll more SR rolls for V7, V8, V9 & V3
Milo: HP: 94/104, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d20+22=39 Thursday July 19th, 2007 9:36:28 AM
Seeing that the way is now clear Milo tumbles in to the room DC 39 and ends up at R29. Pulling out his bow he readies himself for what is coming.
Bless - 66 rounds Stone skin - 666 rounds
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 50/70 Thursday July 19th, 2007 11:51:13 AM
Seeing his friends healed of some of their wounds, the druid moves into the cube. Once past the antimagic zone, he stretches up, calls forth his powers once again, and his body transforms into that of a Dire Bear. He roars once, a bellow that echoes in the building, and stretches his huge claws, ready to go into combat.
Move Action: Move past antimagic zone (unsure which square I can reach, as I'm not yet on the map) Standard Action: Wildshape - Dire Bear ------------------------------
Glannath sees the familiar form of his friend as a bear, and screeches as he flies away from the vampires. Full Round action: Withdraw upwards from current square
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 / FF 23 / TAC 13
Active Effects: Stoneskin 671/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 22/50 Death Ward 100/120 Call Lightning Storm 100/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1181/1200 Bless 61/78
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (both cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength, Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 2 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
Hit Points: 47 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6)
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: ???/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+14=15 d20+10=28 Thursday July 19th, 2007 1:13:34 PM
Bertram roars in frustration going after the same creature again, trying to at least distract the fiend from his friends.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
(OOC Missed both times. Also I dont actually know what my hit point damage is. I took back over after Kent ran him for me. It was listed as no damage so I need some help here please. Thanks!)
Olana (AC 25, HP 51/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+19=29 Thursday July 19th, 2007 1:35:25 PM
Olana runs full pelt down the corridor toward the Cube, trying to evade any more poky things.
Reflex Roll 29
She winces at Bert's frustrated howl echoing in the tunnel. Holy mushrooms that dwarf could roar. The elf gets ready to fire as soon as she's in the room.
(Not sure how far I can get - R31? R32?)
Lian AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 109/122, Stoneskin 70/70, Bears End) d20+18=26 d20+18=22 d20+18=30 d20+13=25 2d6(3+5)+5=13 2d6(5+4)+5=14 2d6(5+3)+5=13 2d6(5+2)+5=12 Thursday July 19th, 2007 6:05:54 PM
(Thanks Matt.)
Sunrod in hand.
The monk attacks V1. (AC 26, 22, 30 and 25, for 13, 14, 13 and 12 damage, Blessed Hands breaks DR) Lian drops his sunrod. ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin (39 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (28 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 19 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Carpet of Flying (currently loaned to Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+21=32 d10+9=12 d6=4 Thursday July 19th, 2007 6:11:55 PM
Knara steps up and attacks V1 as well. "Lucia!" (AC 32 for 12 damage and 4 fire damage)
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE d20+14=16 Thursday July 19th, 2007 6:14:48 PM
Moves up to Q36 and readies to fire on V3 if it begins to cast. She uses the wall as partial cover. (Preemptive attack AC 16)
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (589 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (46 rounds, Lian)
Falin d20+13=18 d20+36=39 d8+5=6 Thursday July 19th, 2007 8:21:27 PM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
Falin moves forward until he enters the main room and moving just to the left of Gunther (o-28) I think that is under 30 ft.
"Aw, Hell," mutters Falin. Why did it have to be vampires. Anything but vampires.
Falin looks at the vampire in the middle and knocks a wood tipped arrow. Soon the sound of the old bow straining is replaced by the familiar and comforting twang of the bow string.
Matt - I was waiting for your email, but I was not sure if I would get a post in before yours. I am still performing this action and if you deem he can not be staked by a wooden arrow then the action will just be a learning experience for Falin. Thanks
AC 39 HP 6
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP71/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Thursday July 19th, 2007 10:47:32 PM
Gunther thanks first Athalorn then Dellintu for their healing touches. Moving as fast as he can, he bolts down the halway and as far into the room as he can.
OOC: With everybody moving, really have no idea where Gunther would end up.
Lian and others Friday July 20th, 2007 9:42:08 AM
Checking in
Aeralia d20+10=17 d20+10=19 d20+10=26 d20+10=27 d20+10=13 d20+10=19 d20+10=23 d20+10=24 d20+10=27 d20+10=18 d20+10=28 d20+10=28 d20+10=16 d20+10=29 d20+10=11 d20+10=26 d20+10=23 d20+10=13 d20+10=30 d20+10=12 d20+10=20 d20+10=17 d20+10=11 d20+10=30 d20+10=27 d20+10=20 d20+10=26 Friday July 20th, 2007 11:05:05 AM
Aeralia quickly looks over the vampires in the room, scanning for magical auras, and also looking for unarmed oponents -that might signify a spellcaster.
Momentarily, while she scans, she casts silently within her sphere of silence, sends a burst of dispelling magic into the vampires midst.
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OOC: Silent Dispel Magic
Bleah, lots of dispels hope i don't forget any. Rolling 3 dispels per target, in case the first few fail (if all fail, and they still have more spells, please continue rolling d20+10 caster checks against their spells, until one is dispelled, as per Area Dispel Magic). Also included the few active area spells it might hit, and one of the symbols (if these can be dispelled).
Centering on Intersection R-S/20-21 (so should hit, with a 20ft. radius burst)
Vs. V2 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=17 (Dispels a 6th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=19 (Dispels a 8th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=26 (Dispels a 15th level caster spell)
Vs. V3 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=27 (Dispels a 16th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=13 (Dispels a 2nd level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=19 (Dispels a 8th level caster spell)
Vs. V5 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=23 (Dispels a 12th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=24 (Dispels a 13th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=27 (Dispels a 16th level caster spell)
Vs. V6 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=18 (Dispels a 7th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=28 (Dispels a 17th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=28 (Dispels a 17th level caster spell)
Vs. V7 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=16 (Dispels a 5th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=29 (Dispels a 18th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=11 (Dispels a 0th level caster spell)
Vs. V8 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=26 (Dispels a 15th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=23 (Dispels a 12th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=13 (Dispels a 2nd level caster spell)
Vs. V9 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=30 (Dispels a 19th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=12 (Dispels a 1st level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=20 (Dispels a 9th level caster spell)
Vs. U2 Dispel Check 1: d20+10=17 (Dispels a 6th level caster spell) Dispel Check 2: d20+10=11 (Dispels a 0th level caster spell) Dispel Check 3: d20+10=30 (Dispels a 19th level caster spell)
Against Deeper Darkness (if applicable): d20+10=27 (Dispels a 16th level caster spell)
Against Unhallow (if applicable): d20+10=20 (Dispels a 9th level caster spell)
Against the symbol at R17 (if applicable): d20+10=26 (Dispels a 15th level caster spell)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Personal Supplies Used ---------------- Wand of Silence (-1 Charge)
ADM Matt C. d20+15=22 d20+15=29 d20+15=26 d20+15=19 d20+17=36 d20+9=15 d20+9=19 d20+9=28 d20+22=41 d20+22=30 d20+17=30 2d10(7+6)+26=39 d10+13=19 d20+8=20 d4=1 Friday July 20th, 2007 1:09:28 PM End Round 29:
OOC -- someone dispelled the Control Undead spell so V1 is active again.
OOC -- I had to modify some of the movement based upon peoples post. Most everyone is trying to get into the room and are running into space limitations right into the doorway.
The invisible Ingrge casts a maximized fireball engulfing V2, V3, V7, V8 & V9. You cannot fly any higher unless you move out from under the balcony.
V2 SR 34/ Reflex 36 / Damage 30 V3 SR 22/ Reflex -- / Damage -- V7 SR 29/ Reflex 15/ Damage 60 V8 SR 26/ Reflex 19/ Damage 60 V9 SR 19/ Reflex 28/ Damage 30
V7 & V8 disappear into what looks like smoke.
Dellintu heals Gunther and moves forward.
Gunther moves forward.
Milo moves into the room.
Anthalorn moves into the room and turns into a bear.
Glannath withdraws.
Bertram swings and misses.
Olana moves forward.
Lian attacks V1 but misses. The sunrod does not help illuminating the room.
K'Nara connects with 1 swing and one is able to penetrate the Vampire's DR.
Sonara moves forward and readies a missile attack against V3.
Falin moves forward and shoots V3, but misses.
Aeralia casts dispel magic. The spell does dispel some of the Deeper Darkness, but not all of it. Light from the Sunrod brightens this otherwise normally dark area. All can see the 3 Vampires (V1, V2 & V3). Also seen is what looks like a gaseous forms drifting away (V7 & V8). Lastly, some Vampire looking creatures (V5, V6 & V9) that are covered from head to toe with tattoos.
Active Effects:
Anti-magic in service corridor.
Unhallow in main room: Magic Circle of Good, -4 penalty to turning checks and Deeper Darkness spell (20% miss chance for concealment).
Desecrate (with shrine) in main room: -6 profane penalty to turning checks and +2 profane bonus to hit, on damage and saving throws.
Vampires: Damage reduction 10 / silver & magic, Fast Healing 5 and +4 turn resistance.
Vampires: Vampire 1 (Bastard Sword): AC 32/33 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 21 (K'Nara +2, +4 & -5 Fast Healing) Vampire 2 (bow): AC 29/30 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 0 (Fireball 30, Fast Healing -5 and Harm +36) Vampire 3 (spell user): unknown V4: AC ?; damage 0 V5: AC ?; damage 0 V6: AC ?; damage 0 V7: Gaseous V8: Gaseous V9: AC ?; damage 28
Begin Combat Round 30:
V1 back under his own mind control swings at Lian who is standing in front of him. One of the swings does massive amounts of damage (critical).
V1 vs. Liam hit AC's: 41(30) & 30 Damage: 39 & 19
V2 moves and steps on one of the symbols. All his wounds seem to disappear.
V3 casts a spell and Ingrgre becomes visible (Invisibility Purge).
The remaining Tattooed Vampires appear to be waiting for something and are watching the Emeralds and the cloaked individuals.
One of the figures that is just outside the dispel magic/sunrod area can be seen and heard casting a spell. All of a sudden the Emeralds are enveloped in a yellowish green fog-like gas. It is obvious poison and the Emeralds can feel the magic trying to drain the energy(constitution).
Cloudkill centered on vampire V1, ALL must make Fortitude save DC 18 or lose 1d4 Constitution points, half that if successful on save. It does not appear to affect V1. Spellcraft check will let you know that the spell does NOT end and will affect the group next round.
OOC -- Please make sure to adjust your HP's as your constitution goes down.
The other cloaked figure also casts a spell. His hand points at Ingrge and a ray streaks out striking him.
U2 to hit Ingrgre TAC: 20 Damage: enervation spell; 1 Negative level (please adjust stats accordingly)
OOC -- Once the battle has pushed into the main room ALL successful combat attacks must roll 20% miss factor (1-20 on the d100). Except for in the Sunrod area!
Map to follow by email!
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE d20+14=26 d6+4=5 Friday July 20th, 2007 7:04:07 PM
She readies to fire at V3 again as he casts, hoping to disturb the casting. (Preemptive strike AC 26, for 5 damage)
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (588 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (45 rounds, Lian)
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+21=26 d20+16=19 d10+9=14 d6=5 Friday July 20th, 2007 7:08:18 PM
"Oh no you don't!" She swings again at V1. (AC 26 and 19 for 14 damage and 5 fire damage, 19 missed)
Lian, Hasted, AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35+1+1, Hps 109/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End) d20+19=35 d20+19=33 d20+19=25 d20+19=24 d20+14=23 2d6(6+5)+3=14 2d6(4+4)+3=11 2d6(4+3)+3=10 2d6(4+5)+3=12 2d6(2+5)+3=10 Friday July 20th, 2007 7:20:46 PM
Scraping against stone, the blade does not hit a critical body part. (not in corridor, AC was 35, this round is 36, 37 vs V1) His Dodge is vs V1. Lian activates his Boots of Speed and proceed to finish the fiend. (AC 35, 33, 25, 24 and 23, for 14, 11, 10, 12 and 10 damage, Blessed Hands break DR) ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin 31/70(38 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (27 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 18 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Boots of Speed (3 round today currently in use)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (2 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP85/113) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal, -1 Con., Fly d20+11=27 d2=1 Friday July 20th, 2007 11:31:34 PM Question...is V1 preventing the group from entering the room??
Gunther growls as the poison rolls in around the group, but he is able to shrug off the worst of the damage (Fort=27, -1Con). Looking over at Dellintu he grins. "Vould you mind healing me again before I take off?"
Waiting a little to see whether the elf will heal him once more, Gunther activates his magical armor. Floating off the ground, he scrapes the ceiling before he makes it into the actual room.
Gunther flies above and beyond the vampire (staying 5 feet above him as he passes over). Then he flies above the creature and into flanking position with Lian (about 10 feet above the ground). He waits patiently as he scans the battlefield.
OOC: HP went up due to Amulet of health kicking in.
ADM Matt C. - V1 is not preventing anyone from entering the room now. Everyone moving in at once got the Emeralds bunched together.
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 50/70 d20+12=29 d4=1 d20+10=12 Saturday July 21st, 2007 5:08:22 AM
Athalorn roars again, getting used to his new form. The poison pervades his lungs, and he coughs loudly, but shrugs off its effects. With a guttural roar once again, he gestures with his huge claws and casts a spell on the party to enhance their strength. He then moves along the wall and out of the effects of the brightness and hopefully the fog.
ooc: Fort Save 29, con lost = 0 Standard Action: Mass Bulls Strength: +4 strength to whole party. Move action: Move so top left corner is at M25.
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Glannath flies down to attack Vampire 1 from square Q25 but misses again.
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 / FF 23 / TAC 13
Active Effects: Stoneskin 670/700 - 70/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 21/50 Death Ward 99/120 Call Lightning Storm 99/120 - 11/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1180/1200 Bless 60/78 Bulls Strength: 120/120
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (both cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength (cast), Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 2 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
Hit Points: 47 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6)
Falin d20+4=14 d20+4=21 d4=2 d20+39=53 d8+10=18 Sunday July 22nd, 2007 9:29:53 AM 70 HP 23 AC 14 Touch 14 Flat 16 No Magic
Spent 1 hero point to reroll Fort save and got a 21. Rolled a 2 on the Con damage and took half of that.
Falin makes his way to the East to get out of the cloud. Coming to rest at square 28-X. He will get off one shot.
He looks over at V3 and smiles, pulling out one of his special arrows, he draws back and fires.
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: ???/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless d20+4=24 d20+4=10 d3+4=7 2d4(3+1)=4 d100=23 Sunday July 22nd, 2007 8:21:42 PM
Growing more desparate, Bertram tries a different approach. He grabs a bottle from his belt and swings at the vampire with his gloved fist wrapped around the glass bottle, squeezing it much to tightly as he makes contact.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
(OOC Rolled a 20. No Crit. Damage from the fist for 7hp and Holywater does 4 Total 11. Bertram was squeezing a vial of holy water with the intent to crush it on the creature as his fist impacts. Considering his strengh I think this reasonable but Matt be the judge. I did not roll any splash damage since this wasnt a ranged attack but a direct strike at the creature. Also Matt I am afraid I still do not know what my hit points are supposed to be at due to taking back over from Kent. If either of you could let me know it would be appreciated!
ADM Matt C. Sunday July 22nd, 2007 9:50:24 PM
OOC - Still missing posts for Ingrge, Dellintu, Milo, Olana & Aeralia. That's 5 out of 12 characters!
Please post!!!
ADM Matt C. Sunday July 22nd, 2007 9:59:09 PM
OOC - Comments on 7 current posts. This was an important part of my last post!!
Cloudkill centered on vampire V1, ALL must make Fortitude save DC 18 or lose 1d4 Constitution points, half that if successful on save. It does not appear to affect V1. Spellcraft check will let you know that the spell does NOT end and will affect the group next round.
OOC - Please make sure to adjust your HP's as your constitution goes down.
Sonara - Please make save vs Cloudkill.
K'Nara - Please make save vs Cloudkill.
Lian - Please make save vs Cloudkill. Thanks for adjusting my hits, I had mistaken your AC at 21. Blessed Hands feat acts as a Bless spell for your fist attacks. Magic Hands is the feat that bypasses DR (8th level Hand of Domi feat).
Gunther - Please make save vs Cloudkill.
Anthalorn & Glannath - OK
Falin - OK
Bertram - Please make save vs Cloudkill. I will get an HP update shortly.
Posting Report For Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:04:31 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of July16,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JimF Adm Matt-XXXO2S K'Nara---X2XXX *Sub by Jay Lean-----22222 *Also Roll play for NPC characters. Gunther--OXXXX Olana----O2XXO Aeralia--XXXOX Inger----OX2XO Athalorn-OXXoXS Bro.Bert-XXOXOS Milo-----OXXXO Farlin---OXXXPS
Adm Ceil
Dm Jim d20+11=31 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:04:25 PM
Spell penetration for Ingrge and the enervation 31.
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OOC: Matt & I will split posting this week to put me back in the swing of things and I will fully take over after this week as Matt will be on vacation.
Please post as we will no longer wait for player posts.
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Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 150/150, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots, control undead, d4=1 d20+12=19 Monday July 23rd, 2007 12:11:18 PM
(Thanks Jim and matt for your qick responses. I am still waiting to know what Ingrge sees in this room with his specialized vision)
Feeling the effects from the black ray, Ingrge slumps a bit causing him to enter the yellowish fog causing him to cough and wheze a bit but little other effect Save DC 19 1 point loss -1/2 point?. Reacting quickly, Ingrge moves out from under the ledge and upward 30 feet (now 50 ft up??) drawing a wand from his quiver as he goes. As he reaches his new height he uses a charge from the restoration wand. regained lost level and lost 1/2 point con.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 665 rounds Bless - 65 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)48 rounds (2/day left) Control Undead - 76 rounds Ingrge Misc. P.T. wand - monster summoning IV (48) P.T. wand - meta magic maximize (47) wand - restoration (49) -------
Ingrge Spells - 5/21/07
0 level Detect poison #, Disrupt undead x4 (1 used) 1st true strike #, magic missiles x2, ray of enfeeblement x3, burning hands, unseen servant 2nd scorching ray x3, detect thoughts #, spectral hand x2, command undead x2 3rd Animate Undead (used), Vampiric touch, Clairaudience/voyance #, lightening bolt x2, Fireball x2(1 used) 4th Arcane eye #, Dimension door x2, Bestow curse x2, greater invisibility(used), Wall of fire 5th Prying eyes#, Animal growth (used), teleport x2, cone of cold, Bigby's interposing Overland flight 6th Greater dispel magic, disintegrate, true seeing #, Chain lightening X2, Undeath to Death 7th Vision #, Mordenkainen's sword, Control undead(used)
ADM Matt C - In response to Ingrge d20+12=23 Monday July 23rd, 2007 1:38:53 PM
OOC - Matt, The fireball spell DC is 10 +3 +9 +2 Improved arcane offense +2 GSF = DC26 sorry must have miss added a1 in there somewhere. As to SR, I only roll one spell resistance roll per spell not per individual and if it beats their spell resistance that is it.
I asked the question about multiple SR rolls on the Rules Board awhile back and was told to roll separately for each character/creature with SR. This was from me being a character not a DM.
Improved Arcane Offense only works when casting through you weapon.
Feat: Improved Arcane Offense [SPECIAL] Prerequisite: Arcane Offense, 6 ranks Spellcraft. Benefit: Your arcane weapon casting spell DC bonus doubles to +2.
Weapon Casting (Su): At third level, the weapon mage gains an arcane symbiosis with specialty weapons. Once per round, you can cast spells while holding your weapon, even those with both somatic and material components. Any time you cast a touch or target-specific spell, you can choose to use your weapon to deliver the spell instead of making a touch attack. For example, in the same round, a weapon mage can cast Shocking Grasp and then deliver it as part of a standard melee attack through his weapon. You can move before casting the spell, after casting the spell but before making the attack, or after making the attack -- just like a touch attack. You can also choose to hold the charge. This ability works with any specialty weapon you weild.
Also unless there is avampire within 5 feet of Ingrge the invisibility purge spell will not effect him.
Why does the Vampire have to be within 5'?
Thirdly, you need to roll the vampires spell resistance for the enervation d20+caster level. Ingrge has SR of 18 and will only be effected if their spell resistnce check is 18 or above.
SR roll 23
And finally, a quick question on the cloud kill as Ingrge's feet are twenty feet off the ground and the spread is only 20 feet. Is the spell effecting him?)
Yes this round. No subsequent rounds as cloud sinks.
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Dm JIm: I rolled the SR for the enervation 5 minutes before Kent posted and he must not of seen it.
Olana (AC 25, HP 51/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+18=30 d20+13=17 d20+8=9 d8+1=7 d8+1=8 d8+1=5 d20+15=24 d4=1 Monday July 23rd, 2007 2:10:53 PM
Olana rushes forward and glances at Delintu alongside. "Getting busy isn't it," she says. "And smelly, too...cough cough..."
Used to firing in a crowd (Point Blank feat), she draws back and attempts an arrow or two in the hide of Vampire rascal #1.
Hits AC 30, 17, 9 (uh oh) for 8, 8, and 5 DAM
FORT ROLL = DC 24 - half damage on d4=1
((OOC - sorry guys, couldn't post over the weekend, and I had to mow the lawn this morning.))
Aeralia d20+5=12 d4=4 Monday July 23rd, 2007 7:47:51 PM
Aeralia coughes sharply, after inhaling a bit of the poisonous vapers. (Failed Save, -4 Con)
She advances forward, out of the cloud, glancing about the room with her arcane sight in search of magical aura's upon the enemies before her.
Once she has a small understanding of the spells upon the vampires, she readies to cast another dispel upon the group.
(OOC: I asked for a listing of the strength and number of auras upon each vampire via email, awaiting a response before targeting the dispel, or another area dispel. Will roll once stated.)
Party Supplies ---------------- 1 Goodberry (from Lian) Wand of Lightning Bolt (8th level, 50 charges)
Personal Supplies Used ---------------- Wand of Silence (-1 Charge)
kent Monday July 23rd, 2007 8:38:48 PM
I asked the question about multiple SR rolls on the Rules Board awhile back and was told to roll separately for each character/creature with SR. This was from me being a character not a DM.
---yes each vampire roles vs the SR of the caster, the caster doesn't role for each person effected .
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Milo: HP: 90/100, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless (Kent - sub) d4=2 d20+15=25 Monday July 23rd, 2007 9:12:11 PM
Seeing the cloud billowing out and engulfing him, Milo charges off(double move) to the side moving out of the cloud to Y 23. Fort save DC 25 1 point con loss.
Bless - 66 rounds Stone skin - 666 rounds
Brother Bertram Addendum d20+18=22 d4=4 Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:01:43 PM
Bertram feels the cloud envelope him but is able to avoid the worst of it for now.
(Con Save-2 Points)
ADM Matt C. Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:11:40 PM End Round 30:
Sonara readies a missile attack against V3 (it will miss if she casts a spell).
K'Nara swings at V1, but is not able to get past the creature's armor.
Lian attacks V1, smacking him around a bit. He hits the creature twice and is able to penetrate the creature's DR.
Gunther moves into the room, activates his boots and positions himself to flank V1 next round. He exposes his back to the remaining Undead and knows that V1 can reach him if she moves forward.
Anthalorn casts Mass Bull's Strength.
Glannath attacks but misses.
Falin moves shoots V3 with a well placed shot, doing some nice damage even after DR.
Bertram tries a different tactic and is able to smash a bottle of holy water on V1.
Ingrge moves into the room and casts a spell.
Dellintu moves into the room and casts Fly spell.
Olana fires with her bow and hits, but is not able to penetrate DR. Moves into the room next to Dellintu.
Aeralia moves and prepares another Dispel Magic.
Milo moves further into the room.
Active Effects:
Anti-magic in service corridor.
Unhallow in main room: Magic Circle of Good, -4 penalty to turning checks and Deeper Darkness spell (20% miss chance for concealment).
Desecrate (with shrine) in main room: -6 profane penalty to turning checks and +2 profane bonus to hit, on damage and saving throws.
Vampires: Damage reduction 10 / silver & magic, Fast Healing 5 and +4 turn resistance.
Vampires: Vampire 1 (Bastard Sword): AC 32/33 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 25 (Lian +4 & +1, Bertram +4 & -5 Fast Healing) Vampire 2 (bow): AC 29/30 with Dodge; Damage Taken: 0 Vampire 3 (spell user): AC ?/? with Dodge: Damage Taken: 21 (Falin 21) V4: AC ?; damage 0 V5: AC ?; damage 0 V6: AC ?; damage 0 V7: Gaseous V8: Gaseous V9: AC ?; damage 28
More post coming!!!
XDm Jim Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:26:46 PM
OOC: I have been asked to move on. Please enjoy the game and be kind to Matt.
Jim
ADM Matt C. Monday July 23rd, 2007 10:30:51 PM
For those characters with Arcane Sight:
Bertram, Lian, K'Nara, Olana & Dellintu save vs. Cloudkill (Fortitude save DC 18 or lose 1d4 Constitution points, half that if successful on save).
V1 swings at Lian. One of the swings does massive amounts of damage (critical). The Vampire is amazed he only hit once. Dodge against Lian.
V1 vs. Liam hit AC's: 41(42) & 35 Damage: 30
V2 fires his Longbow at Ingrge.
V2 vs. Ingrge hit AC's: 30, 22 & 33 Damage: 13 & 16
V3 moves closer and casts a spell. Many of the Emeralds feel a wave of negative energy pass through their bodies.
Inflict Critical Wounds Mass -- Effects V3, Glannath, Bertram, Lian, K'Nara, V1 & Aeralia. Will Save DC: 27; damage 41 or 20
V4, V5 & V6 all see Anthalorn move closer. Some talking can be heard and all 3 cast a spell at him. A single Scorching Ray comes from each of them and slams into the bear.
Scorching Ray to hit Anthalorn's TAC's 18, 23 & 15 (miss chance 29); damage 21 + 9 + 13 = 43
V9 sees Milo moving towards his direction. He also casts a single Scorching Ray.
Scorching Ray to hit Milo's TAC's 21; damage 16
Figure U1 moves into view. It is a Mindflayer and the creature casts a spell targeting Ingrgre (SR 26; miss chance 44 as Ingrgre is back in the Deeper Darkness). Polar Ray to hit Ingrge TAC 32; Damage 58
The other cloaked figure (U2) also moves into view. It is an Ogre Mage. This creature casts a spell targeting Gunther (SR 26). Scorching Ray to hit Gunther TAC's 29, 22 & 11; damage 10+12 = 22
OOC -- Once the battle has pushed into the main room ALL successful combat attacks must roll 20% miss factor (1-20 on the d100). Except for in the Sunrod area!
Map to follow by email!
Lian, Hasted, AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35+1+1, Hps 109/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End) d20+17=27 d20+19=25 d20+19=23 d20+19=34 d20+19=36 d20+14=21 2d6(3+3)+3=9 2d6(4+3)+3=10 Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:27:39 PM
(OOC: Oops, missed the Cloud Kill thingy. Fort save 27... in addition, Blessed hands works as Blessed weapon breaking the DR of evil creatures, Lian doesn't have Magic Hands which breaks DR of ANY creature I believe.)
Continues his attack on V1, hitting twice. Boots remain active. Dodge vs V1. (AC hitting 34 and 36 for 9 and 10 damage, Blessed Hands break DR as the Bless Weapon spell vs EVIL creatures... Lian does not have Magic Hands yet.) ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin 31/70(37 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (26 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 17 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Boots of Speed (4 round today currently in use)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -5 scrolls of protection from evil (Olana*1) -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 2 Spider Climb potions -1 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 3-1 sunrods Boots of Speed (3 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 d20+21=28 d20+16=23 d20+17=29 Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:29:09 PM
(the forgotten CloudKill save, 29)
Continues her attack vs V1. (Hitting AC missing, bogus!)
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:31:57 PM
Holds her fire for V3 to start casting again.
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ADM Matt C. Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:53:08 PM
OOC - Lian I think we are both right. Blessed Hands does act like Blessed Weapon spell which let's it bypass some creature's DR. Vampire DR need BOTH magic and silver to bypass.
Blessed Hands: As a free action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity, the hand can cast a special Bless Weapon spell that affects all unarmed attacks she makes. This is a spell-like ability that can be cast at will. When this ability is used, the hand of Domi momentarily flexes and clenches her hands, which glow (like a Faerie Fire spell) for the duration of the effect.
Bless Weapon Transmutation Level: Pal 1 Components: V, S Casting Time: 1 standard action Range: Touch Target: Weapon touched Duration: 1 min./level Saving Throw: None Spell Resistance: No This transmutation makes a weapon strike true against evil foes. The weapon is treated as having a +1 enhancement bonus for the purpose of bypassing the damage reduction of evil creatures or striking evil incorporeal creatures (though the spell doesn't grant an actual enhancement bonus). The weapon also becomes good, which means it can bypass the damage reduction of certain creatures. (This effect overrides and suppresses any other alignment the weapon might have.) Individual arrows or bolts can be transmuted, but affected projectile weapons (such as bows) don't confer the benefit to the projectiles they shoot. In addition, all critical hit rolls against evil foes are automatically successful, so every threat is a critical hit. This last effect does not apply to any weapon that already has a magical effect related to critical hits, such as a keen weapon or a vorpal sword.
Aeralia ( -16 / 25 hps, Dead) d20+7=26 d4=2 Monday July 23rd, 2007 11:57:13 PM
(OOC: Edited post above to include my fort save for the Cloudkill, which i forgot to figure)
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Aeralia is engulfed in the wave of negative energy, and slumps to the floor, dead.
(Failed Will save, 24 - 41 = -17hps)
ADM Matt C. - I noticed on your character sheet that you have 1 hp for 2nd level. Wold characters cannot have 1 HP for any level. Please re-roll. Also, you have 1 Hero Point to use before you are officially dead. Please use it to re-roll the 4 Con damage from the Cloudkill.
(OOC: I actually had 2 hero points, but used them on the tumble check into the room past the vampires.)
(Rerolled the 2nd level HPs, so now 25-41= -16Hps.)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP63/113) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal, -1 Con., Fly d20+22=38 d20+17=24 d20+12=25 d20+22=23 d20+14=16 d20+4=14 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 1:20:41 AM
Gunther grunts as the rays slam into him, but he is glad to see the Ogre Mage and Mindflayer. Finally, something he understands!! But first thing's first. Floating down 5 feet, he flicks his sword, wedging it behind the burly vampire and his weapon. With a heave, he handly flings the sword out of the vampire's hands and to the floor. (Disarm=38...V1 taking 10 must have an attack +4 of 28 or greater or his sword falls to the ground). Making sure his opponent is disarmed, Gunther launches the rest of his attack, all of which bounce harmlessly off the fighter. (LOL!! The dice roller thinks I only need to get lucky once tonight, I guess!)
Athalorn AC 24 HP 81/124 Stoneskin 50/70 5d6(2+4+3+2+4)=15 d20+3=15 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 4:02:07 AM
Athalorn roars loudly as his large body is broken by flame from three scorching rays. He stretches upward and calls forth a single lightning bolt from above. The air crackles around the vampires, and the bolt drops to the floor where the Ogre mage stands with a loud boom. The bear then moves to engage the opponents, tiring of their magic and seeing Aeralia drop to the floor.
ooc: Standard Action: Call Lightning Storm to Q19 for 15 damage (GRRR!) reflex vs DC22 for half Move action: Move so top left corner is at O22 (without provoking AoO)
Ingrge: What happened to the Elementals?
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Glannath is overcome with pain, and almost drops to the floor. Instead, knowing he is sorely wounded, he withdraws upwards to the roof.
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With Protection from Evil & Barkskin 24 / FF 23 / TAC 13
Active Effects: Stoneskin 669/700 - 5070 HP remaining Protection From Evil 20/50 Death Ward 98/120 Call Lightning Storm 98/120 - 10/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1179/1200 Bless 59/78 Bulls Strength: 119/120
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (both cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength (cast), Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 2 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
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Glannath -- Medium Eagle
Hit Points: 6/47 Speed: 10' Fly 80' AC: 25 (+1 size +4 dex +9 natural, +1 feat) Flat footed 20 Touch 15 Attack: Talon + 10 melee (1d6) Full Attack: 2 x Talons +10 melee (1d6) bite +8 melee (1d6)
Milo: HP: 74/100, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless d20+23=35 d4+4=8 2d6(2+2)=4 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:48:17 AM
Clicking his heels, Milo charges V9 [W20], attacking the creature with vigor. [OOC: Hit AC 35 for 8 damage plus 4 holy. Thank you very much Kent for taking good care of Milo while I was on vacation.= ) ]
Bless - 65 rounds Stone skin - 665 rounds
DM Jerry Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:23:44 PM
I sent an email, but thought I should post here too.
As of now, Jamie and myself will be joining the DM team here in the Emerald Talons. I will begin posting either Friday or Monday when Matt goes on vacation.
When I informed DM Jim that he would be moving in the upcoming DM migration to a different game, he decided it would be best for him to bow out immediately and take a break from DMing, which he certainly deserves.
DM Jamie and myself were slated to be the DMs here so we're just stepping in a month or so early.
So please send character sheets to me and I'll forward them on to Jamie. Also, I've got down that Jay is subbing for K'nara. If anyone else is subbing for someone, please email us about that.
Feel free to contact us about anything and we'll be willing to help.
(OOC: Matt) Tuesday July 24th, 2007 12:48:15 PM
OOC: Probably a bit late since the round has been posted, but how did Vampire 3 even cast? she is within 20ft. of Aeralia, thus within the silence spell centered on Aeralia)
ADM Matt C. - V3 has Spell Resistance.
Matt T - The spell resistance only applies to the targeting of the silence, the person/object/point of space that the spell initially targets, correct?
Otherwise, how does the spell function if it nullifies all sound from/into/through the area, if anyone brought into the area can still speak?
ADM Matt - Another example would be Fireball - it does not target, but creatures get SR.
Lian and others Tuesday July 24th, 2007 2:31:25 PM
OOC: Checking in.
I'm not sure whether I will be posting tonight since I already posted for this round. I work graveyard and will be in bed before the next round is posted.
Olana (AC 25, HP 51/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+18=23 d20+13=25 d20+8=13 d8+1=6 d8+1=8 d8+1=7 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 8:57:44 PM
Moving into the room, Olana shudders. The whole place seemed to have a bad aura, probably coming from these fanged abominations. And then if they weren't enough -
"Ugh," she mutters, not having seen a mind-flayer before.
So many targets, but seeing as Lian and K'Nara are hammering away at V1, Olana alters course and takes aim at V3.
Hits AC 23,25,13 for 6,7 and 7 dam
"Aeralia's down!" she yells.
Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 45/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots, d100=28 d20+15=32 5d6(6+3+4+5+6)=24 d20+5=24 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 9:12:56 PM
Mildly irritated by the arrows, Ingrge is solidly rocked by the ray of ice that slams into his body. Quickly replacing his wand Ingrge activates the maximixe rod and casts a spell designating U1 as his primary target and all the other foes in the area as secondary ones lets fly with a chain lightening spell. miss chance 28, SR 32, Damage 78 points to U1 reflex DC 27, for 39 points. Secondary targets 39 points reflex DC 27 for 20.
Ingrge then moves 5 feet to U25.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 664 rounds Bless - 64 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)47 rounds (2/day left)
Flying, Dell moves upward and outward getting to 3o feet up over M19 and lets fly with a fireball centered just in front of Vampire 2 on U20. Damage 24 points, Reflex Dc 17 for 12 points, SR24.
ADM Matt C. - They Escape, but not all of them!! d20+10=12 d20+12=26 d20+12=31 d20+7=9 d20+15=26 Tuesday July 24th, 2007 10:30:20 PM
Lian attacks V1 doing some minor damage.
Ingrge targets V1 with a Maximized Chain Lightning. The Undead is caught flat-footed after being disarmed by Gunther (reflex save 12). With a small poof, the undead goes gaseous and starts to drift towards the stairs.
The Lightning then arcs over to V3. She takes the secondary bolt square in the chest (reflex save 26; damage 39). Falin also targets V3 with some arrows and is able to connect twice (damage 20+4 = 24).
Anthalorn hits the Ogre Mage with a Lightning Bolt (SR 31 & reflex save 9) for 15 points of damage. The Ogre Mage stares at Anthalorn.
Dellintu casts a Fireball in front of V2. The fire envelopes V2, U2 and V3. Only V2 appears to be affected (refex save 26; damage 12).
Milo attacks V9 and lands a solid hit on the injured tattooed vampire. It also goes poof and turns into a gaseous form. It starts to drift slowly towards the stairs.
K'Nara misses with her attacks.
All can hear the Mindflayer call the Undead to his side. They all retreat to him. He casts a spell and they all disappear. All that remains are some gassy forms drifting towards the stairs and a Bastard Sword lying at Gunther's feet.
OOC - We are out of combat.
Falin Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:52:04 AM
Putting away his bow and his arrows Falin turns to the others and says with a smile, "I guess they decided to bow to our superior abilities."
He looks through his inventory of arrow to get a quic count of what he still has and then gets ready to see where they will go next.
Athalorn 2d8(4+2)+10=16 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 3:59:01 AM
The snarls as he approaches the undead, then they suddenly, and unexpectedly, disappear. He looks around in confusion, his large maws open in surprise. With a growl he takes advantage of the opportunity to move, and bounds to where Aeralia lies. Resting an arm on the figure, he gestures with his other arm, and growls again. The woman is healed by the druid's magic.
OOC: Cure Moderate Wounds for 16 hit points.
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Glannath shrieks from above, watching the gaseous forms. He follows them to see where they go.
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 64/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots, 2d8(7+7)+5=19 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:50:47 AM
Using the communication rings, Ingrge calls out to the group.
"Bertram, If you have any thing that will heal the lot of us at the same time, say so so we can all get together for a moment and you can do your thing. Otherwise everyone with a healing wand get to work. If anyone feels weaknes or such from the effects of that black ray or the cloud, please let me know so I can use the resoration wand."
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 663 rounds Bless - 63 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)46 rounds (2/day left)
Milo: HP: 74/100, AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless Wednesday July 25th, 2007 9:50:30 AM
Milo looks somewhat disappointed at the seemingly premature end of the fight, though he is happy for the rest nonetheless. "I suppose we'll see more resistance further in," the rogue states rather casually.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP28/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal 3d8(7+8+2)+3=20 3d8(1+2+3)+3=9 d8=4 3d8(6+3+6)+3=18 3d8(4+2+8)+3=17 3d8(6+4+7)+3=20 3d8(2+2+5)+3=12 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 11:24:58 AM
With a look of distaste, Gunther watches the undead flee. Next time it will be different! Still, he's glad for the reprieve and he begins fishing potions out of his backpack and downing them. In order to speed up the healing process, Gunther offers several potions to whoever might want them (Cure Moderate Wounds). Then he turns to Ingrge. "I could use some healing from dat cloud, but please take care of Aeralia first." He pauses for several moments, not wanting to sound stupid with his next question. "Ummmm...Ingrge...my kitty is still outside. She vas too big to fit in de tunnel. Do you tink you could shrink her or someting so ve can get her here?"
OOC: Not sure if we're bound by rounds still. If not, Gunther will use as many potions as he needs to get back up to speed.
LianAC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 109/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End) d20+8=16 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:52:51 PM
He deactivates his boots.
"Coward! Stand and fight." Then hearing Aeralia is down, the monk/Hand rushes to her side. (un trained Heal 16) Seeing that the target of his affections is indeed dead, he lowers his head and begins to shake, his skin flushing. "She said she wasn't sure she had the stuff to be a Dragon. I told her she needed to find out for herself. Its my fault, I egged her on to stay in the group, not to leave!"
"Bertram! Bertram. Can you... bring her back? Please?" Implores the elf, grabbing the dwarf's collar.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin 31/70(36 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (25 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 16 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Boots of Speed (4 rounds used today)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -4 scrolls of protection from evil -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 1 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 2 sunrods Boots of Speed (4 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Wednesday July 25th, 2007 12:54:34 PM
Moving cautiously into the chamber the archer sees the sorceress and drops her bow, placing her fingers over her mouth with a shocked sound.
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K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 1 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:00:50 PM
"Lian, get a grip!" Says the red-head, perhaps a little cooler than normal. She shakes her head looking at the young woman with slight pain on her face. "We'll find a way to do something for her. Lend Sonara the carpet again and she'll take out the body. It'll have to be dealt with later, we're in a major fight."
She thinks seriously for a moment. "Really, we should make a strategic retreat, but that would give them time to replace guards and regenerate magics. We need to push on. Lets take supplies we need from her and then leave her to Sonara. Sonara, can you handle this? The carpet has limited capacity, I'm sure, but it'll have to do I think."
Lian Wednesday July 25th, 2007 1:05:50 PM
Lian straightens up, nods his head to Knara and unrolls the carpet again.
He then casts Status, targeting Sonara. (5 hours, or 3000 rounds)
Falin 2nd post Wednesday July 25th, 2007 6:17:53 PM
After a moment it sinks in to Falin that they have lost a member of the team. He bows his head and says a silent prayer to whatever gods may be listening.
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless 3d8(3+4+2)+12=21 3d8(7+8+1)+12=28 Wednesday July 25th, 2007 7:26:33 PM
Bertram nods at Ingrge, disgusted with his performance. He bows his head and begins to pray for the healing of Domi and guidance of Gargul.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
(OOC Cast Cure Serious twice. Total Healed 49 points per person)
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 64/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots, Wednesday July 25th, 2007 8:32:32 PM
(illegal second post)
K'nara, Don't we have another charge or two left on the ressurection wand/staff? I think now would be a good time to use it.
Gunther (2nd post) Wednesday July 25th, 2007 8:49:53 PM
Seeing Lian's struggle, Gunther's face falls. It was pretty obvious that the monk had feelings for Aeralia...and now... Lowering his head, he pulls the distraught monk aside. "If ve cannot take care of her now you might need dis." Reaching into his pocket, he pulls out an ungent of timelessness. "Have Sonara put it on her body...it vill give us more time to bring her back."
Head low, Gunther heads back to the battle sight and pulls out a small bit of cloth. He gingerly picks up the bastard sword from that he took away from the vampire and brings it to Ingrge. "Is dere anyvay you can tell me vether dis is evil or magical? Ve might be able to use it in de fight."
ADM Matt C. Wednesday July 25th, 2007 9:48:16 PM
The Emeralds start to re-group after forcing the enemy to retreat. They gather around their fallen comrade Aeralia as Anthalorn tries to heal the severely injured sorceror.
All are amazed to see the injuries start to heal and see the sorcerors breathing become more stable.
Brother Bertram, seeing the effect of the healing, quickly casts some mass healing spells. All injured party members feel a whole lot better.
Aeralia stands up and says, "What happened? Where did the vampires go?"
OOC - there has been some discussion on the rules board concerning SR and Silent spell. I am not 100% convinced that SR is not applicable in regards to Silent spell. I am positive that I do not want a character to die because I may be interpreting a spell wrong.
Olana (AC 25, HP 68/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 d20+15=16 d20+15=32 Thursday July 26th, 2007 1:49:33 AM
Olana stays on guard, bow at the ready as the others see to the healing and the fallen Aeralia. She chews at her lip. To be quite frank, the sight of Lian beside the dead girl is downright upsetting, but tears would cloud her vision, so she bites it back and attempts to keep a lookout. And thank all the trees in Culverwood for Bert's healing spells. Ah, this was bad. What a mess.
Spot 16 listen 32
Athalorn 124/124 Thursday July 26th, 2007 2:47:49 AM
The druid smiles as his healing brings Aeralia around. He growls deeply as Bertram's powerful healing magics course through his burnt body. He stays in the form of a Dire Bear for now, towering over his companions, and waits to see what they will suggest doing next.
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Glannath continues flying after the gaseous forms (if he is able to?)
Lian AC 21, 81/94hps(with magic, AC 35, Hps 109/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End) Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:13:38 AM
The monk sputters some incomprehensible words, looks at Aeralia, then at Athalorn. Turning back to the sorceress, the elf gives her a rib cracking hug and breaks away just as fast, wiping his face. "Well, um, where to now?!" The tips of his ears, turning pink.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin 31/70(35 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (24 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 15 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Boots of Speed (4 rounds used today) Status (2999 rounds, on Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - unused Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -4 scrolls of protection from evil -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 1 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 2 sunrods Boots of Speed (4 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 4 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:16:54 AM
"Doesn't seem to matter now, Ingrge." She smiles brightly at Aeralia, avoiding the subject of her brief death.
"I think Milo is right about the resistance further in. We should recast some of the protection spells. Lian, I believe still has some of Falin's items, like a Haste wand and the rods. If I had been thinking clearly, those rods would have held up the gates and her spells would be saved."
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Thursday July 26th, 2007 10:18:18 AM
Not sure of what actually happened with the sorceress, rolls up Lian's carpet and returns it to the monk yet again. This thing will get worn out just passing it around! Thinks the archer.
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (586 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (43 rounds, Lian) Status (2999 rounds, Lian)
Aeralia (25/25hp, -4Con) Thursday July 26th, 2007 12:14:51 PM
Aeralia stands and coughs wearily, glancing about in a bit of confusion, which quickly turns to suprise as she if engulfed in Lian's bear hug. The young woman lets out a tiny yelp as he squeezes a bit to hard, but manages a small pat on his back in return before he releases and turns away.
"So what did happen, where did they go? Aeralia asks again, noting the lack of signs of serious combat.
(She will gladly accept ingrge's offer of restortation if she was awake to hear it.)
Lian Thursday July 26th, 2007 1:29:47 PM
"I have some spells that might help." Says Lian almost too eagerly.
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots 2d8(7+7)+5=19 2d8(8+5)+5=18 Thursday July 26th, 2007 5:38:49 PM
As Ingrge feels Bertram's healing powers ash over him he lloks around to see whostill needs healing and sends Dell to work.who needs extra healing? Ingrge then pulls out his restoration wands and uses the charges as needed, starting with Arelia.Who needs restoration?
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 662 rounds Bless - 62 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)45 rounds (2/day left)
Milo: HP: 91/91 (104), AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless Thursday July 26th, 2007 7:30:13 PM
Milo responds to Ingrge, "I may need restoration." The halflig's smile is feral, "After that however, we should be moving along as soon as reasonable K'nara."
Bless - 62 rounds Stone skin - 662 rounds
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP96/99) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Thursday July 26th, 2007 11:07:23 PM
Gunther grins as Aeralia rises. While he waits for Ingrge to remove the damage from the cloud, Gunther looks over at the sword he just picked up. He is tempted to just go ahead and give it an old fashioned try, but decides to wait and see what Ingrge says first.
Gunther smiles at Dellintu as he taps him with the wand. He waits patiently for everyone to get patched up before they press the attack.
ADM Matt C. Friday July 27th, 2007 12:05:03 AM
The Emeralds continue to heal themselves and restore some of the damage from the Cloudkill spell. A few of the group can't contain there happiness over the healing of Aeralia and give her a big hug.
They also start to discuss the next steps the group will take. Does the group press on or does it retreat?
The eagle Glannath flies around the large room keeping an eye on the gaseous forms. They all end up heading the same direction, towards the stairs that goes up to the next level. The eagle follows the gaseous undead until he cannot see his master and then turns around (about half way up the stairs) looking for more direction from Anthalorn.
OOC - Jerry or Jamie will be taking over tomorrow as I head out on vacation.
Athalorn Friday July 27th, 2007 3:20:56 AM
The bear form of the druid begins gesturing toward the stairs, and takes a few steps in that direction in the hope taht the party decide to follow the gaseous forms of the vampires.
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Glannath flies over to Athalorn and lands on his large shoulder, waiting for further instruction.
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Friday July 27th, 2007 11:40:50 AM
"Yes Milo, I quite agree. I thought I mentioned that." She smiles.
"I don't need healing."
She ignites Lucia again, so when she passes another anti magic barrier, it will alert her right off.
(OOC: Not sure about the durations on Knara's spells. I can only assume, like everyone elses, that they are quickly dwindling.) ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Friday July 27th, 2007 11:42:54 AM
Still fully content with remaining somewhere safe, especially with the brief departure of Aeralia's, the elven archer decides, 'for the group' that she will remain at the tunnel entrance, perhaps a bit more twitchy than usual.
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (585 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (42 rounds, Lian) Status (2998 rounds, Lian)
Lian [without magic AC 21, 94/94hps](with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End) Friday July 27th, 2007 11:55:28 AM
Hands still glowing, Lian glances at Aeralia. Then turning to Bertram, he says, "I'll be fine." He concentrates (standard action), glows, and is healed. Then he retrieve a wand (move action). "Bulls Strength anyone?" ------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in hand) Stoneskin 31/70(34 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (23 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 14 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Boots of Speed (4 rounds used today) Status (2998 rounds, on Sonara)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - 13/18 used Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -4 scrolls of protection from evil -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 1 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 2 sunrods Boots of Speed (4 rounds used)
Prepared Spells: 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Olana (AC 25, HP 68/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Friday July 27th, 2007 12:50:20 PM
Olana starts to move toward the stairs with a sense of relief. She gives Aeralia a smile and a nod, nothing other than she would if the girl had been knocked unconscious. No need to go crazy and make the illusionist wonder exactly how close to Gargul she actually got. Time enough for that, if those monsters came back.
She still has her bow ready to fire.
Falin Friday July 27th, 2007 2:52:07 PM
"If there is some restoration avaible I think I may need some, but it does not seem to have affected me as much as others so I will take mine last."
Falin takes a look up the stairs to see what he can see. Although he is not going up them yet.
Lian Friday July 27th, 2007 3:33:12 PM
"I can help you with that in a minute Falin, I have to recover from the healing process." He smiles.
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Saturday July 28th, 2007 2:44:15 AM
Encouraged by the healing thus far, Bertram continues to heal anyone needing it until everyone is fully healed of all wounds.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots Saturday July 28th, 2007 1:09:55 PM
Ingrge uses the wand of restoration to restore Milo, Gunther and Falin to full strength.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 660 rounds Bless - 60 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)43 rounds (2/day left)
Life is a Very Precious Thing [DM Jerry] Monday July 30th, 2007 2:02:17 AM
Our brave Dragons recuperate from what seems like a decade of constant battle. Healing and restorations are done. Then the adrenalin begins to wear out and battle fatigue sets in. It seems no matter how many times one sees carnage, running from a pile of dead mages to a fight where a comrade falls in battle, it never ceases to affect the heart.
And that is a good thing, dear readers, because that is what reminds us that we are alive and that life is a very precious thing indeed.
However, it as they begin to ponder these things and continue with the things that need doing, up at the top of the stairs, the sound of a huge explosion can be heard.
::BAROOOOM::
Dust in a cloud, billows down the stairs, followed by splintered wood. This is followed by several smaller explosions.
---------- [Sending a second email. Already sent one. Be sure to read friends. Trying to avoid as much OOC here as I can. ;)]
Posting Report For Monday July 30th, 2007 7:16:53 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons Foar the week of July 23,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jerry-XXXOX DM JimF--XX>>> * Moving On. K'Nara---XOXXXX *Sub Jay B Lian-----22222S *Also Sub for 2 other NPC. Gunther--XX2XO Olana----XXOXX Aeralia--2X?XO *Died on a Tuesday, Then alive on a Thursday! That's what I call Role Playing!! Inger----2X2XOS Athalorn-OXXXXS Br.Bert--XOXOOS Milo-----XXXXO Farlin---OX2OX
Adm Ceil - I think they miss Jim Already??
Athalorn AC 24 HP 124/124 Stoneskin 50/70 Monday July 30th, 2007 9:10:37 AM
The druid, still in the form of a Dire Bear, pauses momentarily at the explosion. He moves nearer to the bottom of the stairs to take a look upwards. With a growl and a gesture with his huge arm, he motions for Glannath to fly upwards also.
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Armour Class: (With Protection from Evil & Barkskin / Dire Bear) 24 / FF 23 / TAC 13
OOC: Not sure how many rounds have passed since end of combat, so I have reduced spell durations by 6 rounds. If that needs changing just let me know)
Active Effects: Stoneskin 663/700 - 5070 HP remaining Protection From Evil 14/50 Death Ward 92/120 Call Lightning Storm 92/120 - 10/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1173/1200 Bless 53/78 Bulls Strength: 113/120
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0 Level spells: Create Water x2, Detect Magic, Light, Mending, Purify Food & Drink 1st Level: Charm Animal, Entangle, Speak with Animals, Obscuring Mist, Cure Light Wounds x2 (one cast) , Hide from Animals 2nd Level: Barkskin (cast), Treeshape, Resist Energy, Lesser Restoration x 3 3rd Level: Call Lightning, Meld into Stone, Cure Moderate Wounds x2, Neutralise Poison, Remove Disease 4th Level: Cure Serious Wounds x2 (both cast), Ice Storm, Summon Nature's Ally IV 5th Level: Cure Critical Wounds (cast), Stoneskin, Call Lightning Storm (cast), Death Ward (cast) 6th Level: Mass Bull's Strength (cast), Wall of Stone, AntiLife Shell Wildshapes: 2 out of 4, Tiny, Large and Plant
Glannath AC 25 HP 6/47 Monday July 30th, 2007 9:12:42 AM
The eagle follow his friend's instructions and takes again to the air, heading up the centre of the cube, nervously looking for the source of the commotion.
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Monday July 30th, 2007 9:17:06 AM
She waves at the Emeralds and takes her position at the entrance.
------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (584 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (41 rounds, Lian) Status (2997 rounds, Lian)
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Monday July 30th, 2007 9:19:25 AM
"Come Emeralds, lets move further in. I think they may have just barricaded the upper levels." She scowls.
Lian [without magic AC 21, 94/94hps](with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End, Bulls Str, PfE) Monday July 30th, 2007 9:28:08 AM
Lian remembers and puts away the BS Wand. He then retrieves a scroll (Bills Pants, move action). Then casts Protection from Evil.
------------------------- Active Effects: Deeper Darkness (on a copper, 5 day duration, upon entering the city, in pocket) Stoneskin 31/70(33 rounds, Ingrge) Bears Endurance (22 rounds) Blessed Hands (as Blessed Weapon) free action to activate, 13 rounds (if level dependent)[spell like ability cast at will] Status (498 rounds, on Sonara) Bulls Strength (113 rounds, Athalorn) Protection from Evil (10 rounds, scroll)
Resources: Brahmah's Tattoo of Goodberry 3/day - used (13, cast after battle with apes, one to each Emerald) Brahmah's Tattoo of Bull's Strength 2/day - used twice Stunning Fists 14/day - 1 used Wholeness of Body - 13/18 used Domain Powers - unused Scrolls -1 scroll of protection from chaos -2 scrolls of comprehend languages -4 divine scrolls of enlarge person -3 scrolls of protection from evil -5 scroll of detect good Wand of CLW (27 charges) Dragon Ring of Communication 1 Spider Climb potions 5x5 Carpet of Flying Lesser Courage Blessed Hands 2 sunrods Boots of Speed (4 rounds used today)
Party Resources Lian is carrying: One pouch containing a block of Incense of Meditation Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Restorative Ointment (5/5 applications) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (50 charges)(2d8+3) Lavender ioun stone - in use on Lian (20 levels left) Wand of bull's strength (35 charges remaining) 3 vials of Holy water via Alemi or Domi (bought with personal gold)(Olana, the twins) 27 sunrods (bought with personal gold)
Given to Lian by Falin before leaving the Emeralds. 4 ea Immovable rods 1 each fire elemental gem 1 Goodberry 1 Wand of Haste
Simon Monday July 30th, 2007 12:30:03 PM
Jay, you should still have Bulls strength from when i cast Mass Bulls Strength earlier - still 113 rounds left on it.
Jay B ~ Thanks Simon
Olana (AC 25, HP 68/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Monday July 30th, 2007 5:35:56 PM
Olana blinks at the noise. "What are they doing?" she asks no one in particular and follows Athalorn toward the stairs. "With a bit of luck they've saved us a job."
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots Monday July 30th, 2007 7:40:07 PM
Hmm I wonder what that was. I suppose that we need to be moving inward and upward.
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 654 rounds Bless - 54 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)37 rounds (2/day left)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal 3d8(4+2+5)+3=14 3d8(8+6+4)+3=21 Monday July 30th, 2007 8:08:41 PM
Grunting, Gunther follows faithfully along beside K'nara. "I hope de don't have anoder von of dose antimagic tingys up dere! I'm ready to kick some undead butt!" Gunther reaches into his pack and quickly downs a couple of potions. He removes another and places it in his glove of storing, readying himself for the impending combat. Finally, he secures the bastard sword that he took off of the burly vampire to his pack...since he's unsure of whether it's evilly aligned or not.
Trying to Vacate [DM Jerry] Monday July 30th, 2007 8:31:33 PM
As our heroes move towards the stairs, and the dust begins to clear, the party sees a large group of gaseous beings float down the stairs, seemingly bugging out. They look to be trying to vacate the premises.
Dozens of them.
Looking up the stairs, the dust has cleared enough to offer glimpses of a large set of double doors, busted open and off the hinges.
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[I don't know how the stairs and beyond was described to you, if it was. So I'm kinda proceeding blindly as it wasn't describe in the module draft. Email me if there's a major problem and I'll try to fix it. ;)
Another email coming your way.]
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Monday July 30th, 2007 8:45:58 PM
Bertram removes 2 gems from his pouch, cupping them as the group prepares to advance.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Milo: HP: 91/91 (104), AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless d20+26=36 d20+24=39 d20+17=27 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:14:15 AM
Hoping that the ghostly beings are indeed benign in their attempts to flee, Milo proceeds, sword in hand, up the stairs quietly to investigate the exploded doors more thoroughly. He does his best to remain out of sight of anyone that might be in the adjoining room.
(OOC: Hide DC 36, Move Silently DC 39. Active Spot check DC 27)
Bless - 60 rounds Stone skin - 660 rounds
Athalorn Tuesday July 31st, 2007 3:47:55 AM
Watching Milo vanish into shadows up the stairs, Athalorn follows past the gaseous forms and up the stairs. His stomach churns at what might be there, making undead beings flee in so many numbers, but he controls his anxiety and hopes the rest of the Dragons follow.
Lian [without magic AC 21, 94/94hps](with magic, AC 35, Hps 122/122, Stoneskin 31/70, Bears End, Bulls Str, PfE) d20+11=24 d20+22=42 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:48:16 AM
Lian joins Milo moving up the stairs, however not having the skills the halfling does, the elf is simply there in a support capacity. The elf moves into position and begins his vigil. (Spot 24, Listen 42) ----------------------------- Prepared Spells: cast * 0lvl) Create Waterx2, Mending, Guidancex2 1lvl) Endure Elements, Divine Favorx2, Protection from Evilx2* 2lvl) Bears End*, Lesser Restoration, Silence*, status* 3lvl) Prayer, Deeper Darkness*, Invis Purge domain spells) Enlarge Person*, Bulls Str, Protection from Energy - fire*
K'Nara and LUCIA, AC33/28/28/23, 143/143hp, Stoneskin, Protection from Evil [Sub Jay B] non magic 20, ff 15 Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:51:17 AM
The red-head frowns. "Is there a way we could trap one of those gaseous beings? Like in a Wall of Force or something?" ------------------------------ Level 0 (DC 12): Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Read Magic, Message Level 1 (DC 13): Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Grease, Identify Level 2 (DC 14): Glitterdust, Silence Level 3 (DC 15): Displacement
Sonara (Hps 47, AC 22) +2 vs evil[ACFF 18, TAC 14 nomagic][Jay B] spider climb, PfE Tuesday July 31st, 2007 4:53:29 AM
The young elven archer seems to have disappeared into the entrance tunnel. ------------------ Active Spells: Spider Climb (583 rounds, potion) Protection from Evil (40 rounds, Lian) Status (2996 rounds, Lian)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Tuesday July 31st, 2007 1:28:47 PM
Gunther looks over at Ingrge. "If dey have destroyed de stairs, I could fly somebody up. And dat rug might help us."
Message from Jay, via Lian, Highlight to display spoiler: {Voice of Lian in Gunther's head, "... but the rug will only carry one person of up to 200 pounds." In addition, the rug is with Lian who is away with Milo.}
Ingrge: Ingrge: AC: 28, FFAC: 22, TAC; 18, HP: 102/102, Stone skin 50/70, See invisibility, Arcane sight, Contingency, Bless , winged boots Tuesday July 31st, 2007 3:57:24 PM
Looking around with his arcane sight, Ingrge checks out the fleeing gaseous forms. (Naturally gaseous or spell/supernatural gaseous?)
Well K'nara I suppose we could try, but it might be a waste of a good spell. I could try to control them, if they are undead beings, but what would be the use?
Well Gunther if it comes to that, then I can always carry your scrawny butt up there.
"Dellintu, You and Donara have done well but I am afraid that we face things that will be difficult for you to affect, so why don't you two go join Sonara and work on destroying any undead you come across that are still wandering around outside the cube. Then you can work on keeping the neighborhood calm and quiet. That way we will know that we won't be walking into an ambush as we exit this hell hole. We will pick you all up on the way out."
Dell nods and finding Donara, heads back out of the room and down the entry hall to find Sonara and carry out their orders.
(all NPCs now exited from active game status.)
Active spells see invisibility (permanent) arcane sight (permanent) Continency (10 days) stone skin - 653 rounds Bless - 53 rounds Winged boots - (5 mins)36 rounds (2/day left)
Strangely Quiet [DM Jerry] Tuesday July 31st, 2007 6:31:16 PM
The intact dusty stairs lead up some 30 feet, rising steeply to double doors hanging on the remnants of their hinges. A squeaking sound comes from the doors as they sway back and forth a bit.
Ingrge notices that the gaseous beings are indeed magical as the last one exits the room evidently trying to exit the tower. In fact, his experience shows him that they are beings using gaseous form potions! Are prisoners escaping? Or combatants?
All is strangely silent after all the cacophony of battle. The stairs creak. The smells of death and blood fill the room. The retching smell of undead mixes with that. This tower would have been considered beautiful in different circumstances.
The open doors beckon.
Milo: HP: 91/91 (104), AC:29, TAC: 22, FFAC: 23, stone skin 70/70, bless Tuesday July 31st, 2007 10:29:50 PM
Milo proceeds to the open doors, peering inside the room.
OOC: See previous post. = )
Olana (AC 25, HP 68/68, Haste(gone), Stoneskin (absorbed 36), Protection from Evil, Bless) AC without Ring of Prot 21, AC without Amulet nat armour 22, AC without both 18 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:32:46 AM
At the base of the stairs, Olana frowns as the gaseous clouds or whatever they are float past. No way of knowing, friend or foe, of course, not that she'd be able to peg one of them with an arrow anyway.
She keeps her eye to the rear of the party as everyone moves upstairs.
Athalorn : AC 24 : HP 124/124 Wednesday August 1st, 2007 2:25:15 AM
The great bear stomps heavily up the staircase and bursts through the doors. Little need for subtlety now; whatever was behind the opening knew they were there.
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Active Effects: Stoneskin 661/700 -- 50/70 HP remaining Protection From Evil 12/50 Death Ward 90/120 Call Lightning Storm 90/120 - 10/12 bolts remaining Barkskin 1171/1200 Bless 51/78 Bulls Strength: 111/120
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:55:51 AM
Bertram crushes the first of the two gems, releasing an earth elemental. He orders it up the stairs and follows quickly.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Lian Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:25:25 PM
(Yes, see previous post. Following Milo.)
Sonara Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:26:05 PM
The young elf is nowhere to be seen, last heading for the entrance.
Knara [Sub Jay B] Wednesday August 1st, 2007 1:27:43 PM
"Anyone know anything about structural support? Will this thing come down on us?"
Smoked and Cooked [DM Jerry] Wednesday August 1st, 2007 6:25:09 PM
Milo, Athalorn, Bertram and his elemental, all skip up the stairs and with Athalorn crashing through the doors, the upstairs room is revealed...
...to be empty.
It is a lab. Crashed flasks and benches show signs of battle. A small pile of smoked and cooked mages are thrown by a window. They are long dead by the smell.
The smell of death is also there. One dead and naked elf is staked to the lab table. He has puncture marks in his neck.
K'nara does not detect any structural damage around her, nor do our heroes in the upstairs lab notice any.
The window is blown out and one can look outside. Looking that way, more of the gaseous forms can be seen heading away from the tower. It appears some used the window for escape. The forms seem to be splitting up and heading in all directions, probably to avoid being followed.
An open journal is on top of the staked body.
Milo Wednesday August 1st, 2007 6:31:25 PM
Milo steps out of the shadows and waves the rest of the group up, even as he proceeds to the body on the table. "There is a book or something." Milo picks it up off the body, and looks at the open pages.
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:37:35 PM
The warrior follows the others up the stairs and looks around at all the carnage. And he thought orcs were messy! Shoot, these vampires made his kin look like a civilized nation!! One thing was sure, they liked what they did here. The cat trainer wrinkles his nose in disgust as he turns to K'nara. "Dey're fleeing. Didn't somebody say dey had some kind of powerful magical item? I don't like de vay dis ting feels."
Ingrge Wednesday August 1st, 2007 10:43:36 PM
Making his way up the stairs, Ingrge enters the room behind the vanguard and takes a look around looking for anything that seems to be magical in nature. He winces a bit and shakes his head as Milo picks the book up.
"Did you even check that out for anything? I don't want to be the one to have to tell Olana that you were careless."
Olana d20+15=23 Thursday August 2nd, 2007 12:46:23 AM
"Anything I need to see up there?" Olana shouts up, still keeping her eye on the entrance and the shifty departing things.
Spot 23
Athalorn Thursday August 2nd, 2007 3:41:38 AM
Looking out of the window, the druid contemplates following the gaseous forms. Thinking for a moment further, a deep growl emanates from the dire bear. His large figure begins twisting and shrinking, and before long he is back in his human form. He stretches his neck and arms, and looks around for another entrance to the room, before speaking to the others.
"Shall I follow some of those gaseous forms? I could do so from above."
Lian Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:40:39 AM
(Please note, Jerry, in two previous posts, Lian had gone upstairs as well. BTW, what time of day is it again, in game?)
"You should follow for a short way at least Athalorn. Perhaps send Glannath?"
The monk cringes as the halfling moves to touch the book, but says nothing to discourage it. The hand of Domi is curious too.
Knara [Sub Jay B] Thursday August 2nd, 2007 11:43:02 AM
Realizing that she seems to be the only still below, the red-head darts upstairs, glaring at Gunther.
Brother Bertram: AC 32, FFAC: 29, TAC 14, HP: 117/117, Stone skin 70/70 , Bless Thursday August 2nd, 2007 12:03:21 PM
Bertram curses to himself seeing the fiends flee. He looks about at the carnage, wondering what Milo might have found. As Milo reads, Bertram will do a quick search about room for anything not smashed. After the bodies have been searched, Bertram will order the elemental to take the corpses out and prepare a grave.
Spell List
Level 0 Create Water Detect Magic Detect Poison Purify Food and Drink Read Magic Resistance
Level 1 Bless (used) Bless Water Detect Undead Divine Favor Enlarge Person Hide from Undead X2
Round 1 to the Emerald Dragons [DM Jerry] Thursday August 2nd, 2007 9:19:57 PM
Milo nonchalantly picks up the book. There is writing in something other than common. The language is Draconic.
[As I'm sure someone in the party speaks draconic, here goes...}
The words read, "You win round 1. Round 2 you will lose. And there will be consequences."
Ingrge finds many things magical in the room as it is an arcane laboratory. A mix of magical potions on the floor, traces of magic on the dead mages. Magic on some bookshelves on the wall, which is evidently part of the guild's property. None of the things he finds seems to have been left by the fleeing Sorcerers and their forces.
Ingrge does notice some magic in the walls, ceiling and floor--in the tower itself. It is mending! It doens't clean up the blood and mess, but the structure itself is mending. The glass in the window is regrowing. the door reshaping and attaching. Amazing!
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[Sorry don't know Milo's languages as I don't have the character sheet. Need Bertram's too. Maybe more. No combats until they are in friends. Need all sheets in ASAP.
Oh, and Bertram, read the emails I've sent please. I do not need spells listed. ;) Oh, I know the problem. I don't have Bertram on the Addy list. Email me Mark and let me know if your drow is playing again too. I'll try to round up the emails to send to you. Will delete th is after Bertram's next post.]
Milo Friday August 3rd, 2007 12:05:36 AM
Unable to read the book, Milo furrows his brow, "Perhaps someone that can read gibberish should have a look at this. The letters are making my head hurt." Milo offers the book up to the group.
Athalorn Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:57:44 AM
Athalorn whispers some words to himself, his hand reaching for the culverclove leaf in his pouch. Having just got used to his human form again, his body begins twisting once more, shrinking this time, contracting on himself. The now familiar form of an Eagle is inthe place Athalorn had been standing. He stretches his wings, then bursts forward through the window with a shrill cry. He glides over the grounds of the cube, looking for a large concentration of the gaseous forms, and follows them from directly above and low down.
Glannath Friday August 3rd, 2007 6:59:10 AM
The eagle hears the cry of his friend, pleased with the new choice of form, and flies out of the central cube section at great speed, catching Athalorn easily. He takes a place slightly behind and above Athalorn, but also begins to follow the gaseous forms.
Ingrge Friday August 3rd, 2007 9:25:18 AM
Ok all, I guess it would be nice if we actually had a map or at least a general lay out of this place. I can't believe we didn't ask Karenrto draw us up one before we took off.
Shall we move onward and upward? Milo will you take the front? Lian can you join him?
Falin, Knara you follow, Bertram and myself. Olana and Gunther bring up the rear. Let's stagger ourselves a bit as well so that none of us is exactly side by side.
Lian Friday August 3rd, 2007 11:47:32 AM
The monk moves forward and reads over Milo's shoulder. "You win round 1. Round 2 you will lose. And there will be consequences."
"Blah blah. Why did they even bother writing? Intimidation? If they only knew..." His sentence trails.
"Yeah, I'll go upfront with Milo." He answers Ingrge.
Knara [Sub Jay B] Friday August 3rd, 2007 11:49:55 AM
The red-head looks at Ingrge, frowning at being addressed like that, but moves obediently into line. "We should hide the mage gear away and let their families know it here once we've gone."
"Suppose we can get this sort of self healing stonework for the Castle?"
Wondering if They Dare [DM Jerry] Friday August 3rd, 2007 10:52:32 PM
Ingrge realizes that he is at the top of the tower. It truly looks like everyone has fled the coop.
Athalorn realizes that he's pretty obvious to spot with his partner. The gaseous forms avoid him best they can and do not fly away in groups. It is every gaseous form for itself as they all go in different directions. Some seem to hesitate every now and then as if they are watching him, wondering if they dare....
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From below, footsteps can be heard...
Tentative.
Brother Bertram Saturday August 4th, 2007 8:15:10 PM
Hearing the footsteps, Bertram orders the earth elemental to follow and he grips his axe and starts downward.
Olana d20+15=30 Saturday August 4th, 2007 11:06:44 PM
Hearing the call of an eagle, Olana assumes Athalorn and Glannath are on patrol and so she too goes upstairs.
Looking over Milo's shoulder -
"You win round 1. Round 2 you will lose. And there will be consequences. Huh, thats draconic. Which is interesting, don't you think?" she says after reading it out.
Listen DC 30
"Someone's coming."
Posting Report for Monday August 6th, 2007 7:25:54 AM
Game # 3 The Emerald Dragons For the week of July 30,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM Jerry--2X2XXS K'Nara----XXXXX *Sub Jay B. Lean------22222 *Also sub for Two NPC. Gunther---XXXOO Olana-----XOOXOS Aeralia---OOOOO * ?? Problem Inger-----XXXOO Athalorn--XOXX2 Bro.Bert--XOXXOS Milo------OXXXX Failin----OOOOO * ?? Problem
Adm Ceil - They are slowing Down in their Posting.
Knara [Sub Jay B] Monday August 6th, 2007 8:38:30 AM
"They wouldn't have given up so easily! There must be something we're missing!"
"Lucia. Can you look for invisible creatures please?" She asks her sword.
Lian d20+22=36 Monday August 6th, 2007 8:40:49 AM
Lian moves off toward where the sound (Listen 36) is coming from, hands aflame with Domi's power. (Blessed Hands)
Ingrge Monday August 6th, 2007 8:45:42 AM
Looking up at the painted cieling of force, Ingrge has an idea and smiles to himself.
"Ladies and gentlemen let's see if I can shed a little light on this subject."
That said he begins casting a spell on the wall of force that is being used as a ceiling. Disintegrate
Aeralia Monday August 6th, 2007 9:47:39 AM
"I wonder why they were so quick to flee," Aeralia ponders as she follows along. "It'd seem they took some effort to take over this place, and try to frame us, to leave so easily."
The sorceress turns and follows the others as footprints are heard below, truly hoping that whomever it was would not try and blame them for all the dead mages and damage done to the guild.
Considering his options, he ponders the nature of the misty beings fleeing the Castle.
Milo d20+19=37 Monday August 6th, 2007 8:06:13 PM
Milo closes the journal and deposits it into his haversack, "Interesting in deed, ma'dear." Once in the room above, Milo ponders, "I wonder what the ceiling is holding up." Hearing the footsteps he moves over to the entrance where they're coming from, his short sword at the ready. He nods silently at Olana's observation.
(OOC: Listen DC 37)
Gunther (SR 13, AC32, Flat=28, No magic=20, No magic/flat=16 HP127/127) Protection from Evil, Stoneskin, Charm Animal Monday August 6th, 2007 11:45:48 PM
The warrior spins at Olana's voice and heads to the rear. If it's trouble then he's more than ready. Sword in hand, he realllly wants another vampire to attack.
Blue Skies by Pink Floyd [DM Jerry] Tuesday August 7th, 2007 7:10:50 AM
The disintigrate spell stabs through the ceiling and the blue sky of outside shows.
Seems there are no surprises after all. The sorcerers and their allies have truly fled the scene.
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From below..."Hello? I saw the gases bugging out and the magic of the tower had faded, so I thought I'd chance it. Hello? You Emeralds still inside there? Hello? Oxford here. Hello?"
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Athalorn gets about a quarter mile out and he is still following a single "form" as he keeps having to choose smaller and smaller numbers to follow. Eventually there is just two in sight. Then these split up, knowing he's there. So one left to follow. The tower is small in the distance. If something happened there, well it would take rounds to get back! What to do? What to do?
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[Email being sent to all about what was in the module and what was not.]
Athalorn- Subbing Tuesday August 7th, 2007 9:34:20 AM
Unable to do much any further, he gives an eagle-ish shrugh and heads back to the tower, only to land on the sill of the window nearest his friends. Hopping down to the floor, the whispering rustles from the eagle form until his shape starts molding itself into the human form they all know again.
"They were smart, they split again and again. I think next time I won't waste my energy on a wild cloud hunt. Maybe lightning would've been better."
Lian Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:42:51 AM
"This is truly a magical place." He looks as the floor, even now, begins to shift and slowly repair itself where Ingrge blasted it. "Maybe disintegrate truly is the only thing that slows its repair process." He watches the floor intently.
Brother Bertram Tuesday August 7th, 2007 2:26:03 PM
Bertram relaxes seeing who was at the foot of the stairs. He commands the elemental to stand guard and waits to see what the others are planning to do.
K'Nara (a.k.a. Donna) Tuesday August 7th, 2007 7:11:07 PM
"There were supposed to be some items or artifacts that we suspected are the motivation for the takeover of the Cube." the leader of the Emerald Dragons agreed with a nod. "We should try poking around to see if any of them were left behind."
Wisps wafting away from the Cube, ghasts and ghouls gone, vampires vanished...and all of her party still alive! K'Nara thought to herself that this was a good day.
Sigh.
Then the voice of Oxford was heard, and the chestnut-maned blade singer grinned from ear to ear, running to see its speaker.
"Oxford? Oxford?" she called. "I thought you were dead!"
Milo Tuesday August 7th, 2007 8:50:44 PM
Milo nods and gives a quick mock salute to K'nara, though he begins searching in earnest for any such items or other valuables that the cube might reveal, plain or hidden.
(OOC: Take 20 on Milo's search for DC 37. Anyone assisting could at +2 to that)
Gunther Tuesday August 7th, 2007 11:01:04 PM
Not knowing what else to do, Gunther helps Milo poke around. Though he is very careful not to open or try and read anything...after all...that's what sent Cousin Gredmere home in a wineskin.
Athalorn Wednesday August 8th, 2007 7:52:08 AM
Standing next to Lian again, he looks at what Lian is following with his eyes.
"Does it have the properties of a plant? I know of several that grow an inch an hour. And just because it looks like stone, doesn't mean that's it's main properties."
Rubbing his chin thoughfully, he considers living in a plant-house, and what that might mean.
Lian Wednesday August 8th, 2007 2:44:40 PM
Enjoying the perplexing possibility of flora meets architecture, Lian discusses them with Athalorn. "Well, if the plant were fossilized and a stone spell implemented in conjunction with some plant regrowth do-hicky, it might be, in some foreign way, to be a living plant. Or it could be a summoned type of stone, not native. Some sort of dendritic crystal or stone... you know, the stone that grows at rapid rates if broken...?" He shrugs. "Ingrge is the mage here."
Olana Wednesday August 8th, 2007 4:03:40 PM Oxford? Olana silently mouths at Gunther, as K'Nara dashes off to meet the voice.
Athalorn-Subbing Wednesday August 8th, 2007 5:10:37 PM
Looking at Lian out of the side of his eye, he looks puzzled.
"Stones that grow when broken? How would they ever get sand or gravel then? It's abhorrent, changing nature's laws that way." Shivering at the foul thought, he turns away from the growing stone.
"Just as well we don't live here. I think I'd go mad if I had to live with rocks growing around me, instead of the beautiful woods."
Gunther Thursday August 9th, 2007 1:29:00 AM
The warrior shrugs his massive shoulders at Olana's silent question. "Von ting I have learned...de gods are fickle. Maybe ve vere wrong. Maybe he vasn't dead..." Gunther voice trails off, but inside his mind is that other little voice. "...or maybe he had friends in very high places." The way things were going now a days, very little is beginning to surprise the cat trainer.
Ingrge Thursday August 9th, 2007 8:57:24 AM
Looking up at the calls to and from Oxford, Ingrge looks around at the others. Well, it could be he was ressurected, we did leave him with friends after all. Or it could be he is undead. Brother Bertram, can you see if you can get a sense of whether Oxford is alive, or "alive?"
Assuming everything is kosher with Oxford Ingrge looks around again and then looks over at K'nara. Shall we head on down and out?
Oxford [DM Jerry] Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:32:07 AM
"No, friends, I was very much dead. But as you can see, Gargul was kind. I am...grateful to him, which I'll have to show alot now, cause he told me to.
"I hear he does that alot."
He smiles and shakes hands all around.
"K'nara, it was the tower itself that they wanted here. It has golem regeneration properties to it. I guess you could say it is partially alive. There was an invasion of golems a few years back around here that you may not be aware of. They were being sold as personal servants to the rich. But it was an early attempt of this group to gain power in the area.
The plan was for the golems to turn on their masters, etc. then to hold them hostage for money. Pretty cheesy plan. Luckily it was foiled by the Defenders of the North.
This was where the golems were made. The guild moved in here afterward to take advantage of the unique research opportunities it offered. Normally the guild wouldn't set up a chapterhouse in a town this small, but in this case it was warranted. Some good advancements to their golem model have been achieved.
Anyway, the High Mage wants me to relate the guild's thanks for your help. So, please accept these tokens of our thanks.
He turns and whistles.
Five golems come striding in. Something like a heart beats in their chests. Glowing.
"Meet Four, Five, Six, Seven, and Nine. If you accept their help, they will join your construction crew for your new castle. They are quick workers, they never tire, and they can lift great amounts. They will obey all orders. After their job is done, please return them to us.
"Also, on a personal level, please consider me a friend. I have access to many old private libraries in the area. So if you ever need any research done in the area of Knowledge: Arcana please contact me. I work for free.
"We also know that building a castle and working as a dragon group is an expensive endeavor, not to mention dangerous. I know the life you gave for us. So please accept this."
He pulls from his robes a wooden case, designed for travel. Beautiful in its design yet appearing sturdy and functional.
"Open it. ;)"
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[You good folk are just determined to stump me huh? I didn't know Oxford was dead. :) Did I cover well? ::grin::
Sorry for no post last night. Wasn't feeling well. I'll post again tonight. Since we're not in combat that should be fine and we don't miss a day.]
K'Nara Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:31:27 AM
K'Nara smiled, agreeing with Oxford's assertion that Gargul was not a god to be trifled with...then giving a nod as she mentally conceded that any god wasn't a being to be trifled with.
The tall redhead took the offered box and opened it, curious as to what was inside.
Brother Bertram Thursday August 9th, 2007 2:02:48 PM
Bertram smiles hearing of Gargul's mercy and his command to Oxford. His eyes open wide at the loan of the golems. He had heard tales of their abilities told around the fires of his people.
Lian Thursday August 9th, 2007 2:03:12 PM
Lian thumps Athalorn on his shoulder. "See, living stone! Told ya."
"Oxford, anytime you need us, just contact us, or me. We'll come running if we are able. If the group is unable to appear, I will do my best to show up. You have my word."
"As for knowledge of the arcane sort, I have a few queries about ancient hand to hand combat techniques I've seen in a tome or two. The tomes are vague in a few points and I'd like to clarify." The monk smiles hopefully.
"Golem workers. Who'da thunk it?
The dwarves are going to be upset."
Brother Bertram (Second Post) Thursday August 9th, 2007 6:39:59 PM
"Nay not so Friend Lian. With those creatures they will finish the tower with unimagined speed." Bertram grins. "Knowing them they will probably expect a hefty bonus for finishing ahead of schedule.."
Milo Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:42:01 PM
Milo twitches a bit at the sight of golems, uneasy around constructs. However, since they are their to assist, he calms himself quickly and curious, moves up next to K'nara to stand on tip-toes and peer into the opened box.
Athalorn-Subbing Thursday August 9th, 2007 8:07:01 PM
Shuddering at the thought of living in a golem/tower, he turns to the worked wood case given to K'nara.
He's curious.
Olana Friday August 10th, 2007 12:14:09 AM
Olana gives Oxford a solemn nod, glad he's not dead after all. They'd had too many dead on their hands on this venture.
As for the golems, and construction, it wasn't her line of expertise, but if it all helped. She listens to the conversation between Lian and Bertram about it.
No doubt K'Nara and Milo would say what was in the box.
Aeralia Friday August 10th, 2007 12:17:39 AM
"Glad to see that your alright, Oxford," Aeralia says to the older wizard.
"I sent the surviving students for your roundup away, with all the troubles at the guild," she explains when they have a moment. "Do be sure that you go and collect them, once things are in order. I gave them money to sustain themselves until then."
Diamonds and Holy Water Oh My! [DM Jerry] Friday August 10th, 2007 2:24:52 AM
Oxford bows to Aeralia. "Thank you milady. I am indeed at your service."
To Lian he says, "Contact me anytime. If I can help you or refer you to someone who can help, I will. Heroes are a rare thing in the Wold these days. We must see that you receive all the honor you deserve."
K'nara opens the box. It contains 4 huge diamonds and a small metal vial shaker of holy water and an indention in which to place a holy symbol.
Oxford says, "It is a Resurrection Kit. It holds the material components for four True Resurrections Spells. Diamonds and Holy Water and a slot for an extra holy symbol. A gift from the home office in Plateau City."
Lian Friday August 10th, 2007 5:36:36 AM
He bows slightly to Oxford, but his expression falters at the sight of the Resurrection Kit. "They have kits now? This bodes ill, to be sure." He grimaces. "If the City thinks we need this, enough Res's for half the group, we are in serious trouble!" He turns to Oxford. "Should we start correspondence with Gargul now, just to save time?"
Athalorn-Subbing Friday August 10th, 2007 8:38:37 AM
"Hmm... holy water. I wonder, would any holy water do? After all, my beloved Culverwood has a nice natural spring, which is as close to holy as I'm going to get.
Eh, just as well I won't be the one doing it. It's probably easier to get water blessed by someone than from just one pure point in the world."
Turning away, he looks outthe window at his beloved Glannath, soaring above.
K'Nara Friday August 10th, 2007 2:09:27 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons smiled down at the contents of the kit and then closed the box, tucking it away into her magic bag. The bag itself got tucked into her haversack.
"Thank you very much, Oxford." K'Nara told the mage. "This is a very useful reward. I can only hope that we don't have to use it anytime soon." The blade singer looks around. "Is there anything else that we can do for you while we're here? We may be members of the Dragon Consortium, but we aren't above doing whatever it takes to help someone in need."
Afterwards, K'Nara checked in with Ingrge, making sure that the bodies he'd been forced to animate are returned to rest.
"That tactic was effective, my friend," she said to him, "But rather tragic that we needed to do that. I sense that you'll have to go the extra mile to gain Aeralia's understanding for having done it. However, I am grateful for the part you played in saving the Cube and the party." K'Nara punctuated her gratitude with a brief but heartfelt hug, then she turned and looked for Gunther.
"There you are!" the chestnut-maned woman said with a smile. "I need to make sure that you realize you're my hero!" So saying, K'Nara wrapped her arms around Gunther and kissed him very soundly indeed.
Ingrge Friday August 10th, 2007 3:33:59 PM
Ingrge looks over toward Arelia and Bertram at K'nara's comments about the Zombies he had had to make and shakes his head.
"Gargul knows I do not do things like that lightly, nor do I truly care for it either, but I will do whatever it takes to keep ALL my family and the Wold safe. I have to live with the results either way. And in their own way they got a bit of vengence on their murderers, instead of being furhter ill-used by them."
Well between the Dwarves, the 3 lyres of building and the Golems, our castle ought to be completed within the next three weeks or so by my reckoning.
Brother Bertram Saturday August 11th, 2007 9:01:58 AM
Bertram looks forward to seeing thier no home completed.
Lian Saturday August 11th, 2007 10:48:26 AM
The monk can't wait to see the unarmed combat room.
Get your Butts [DM Jerry] Saturday August 11th, 2007 7:48:52 PM
"Well hopefully, you'll never need to use it at all.
If you don't mind, we should head outside. The building seems to rebuild itself faster if it is unoccupied by living matter."
Once the group is all outside, there is a popping sound and Fireball of the retired Red Wyrms appears.
"Don't be alarmed. I'm not loaded!" he announces in his acerbic manner.
"I was dropping by to show my respects, when this red dragon did a flyby. Didn't attack or anything as I sent a triple maximized sonic fireball his way. He just flew on...though a bit singed I think.
"Anyway, these Dwarves building your castle were a bit preturbed. Said to....well how do I say this nicely...
"Get your butts back now, please?
"Yeah, that's how I can word it.
"Anyway, gratz on your successes so far and I"ll drop by once things are settled."
He bows and then pops out.
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[nearly said disoperated.]
Teasing OOC from Donna: you mean you nearly said "disapperated"? ;D
K'Nara Saturday August 11th, 2007 8:47:04 PM
The tall blade singer sighed--if they have to get urgent news, why can't they get it after she's done kissing..? Then K'Nara fished out the teleportation ring, put it on and turned to Oxford.
"I'm glad to see you're still amongst the living, Oxford." she told him sincerely. "I feel badly for the students that perished and I genuinely hope for the best for your school. I'm sure we'll see each other in the future. Farewell and take care!" After the required amount of time, K'Nara handed the ring to the next Emerald Dragon.
"Everyone put the ring on and when I get it back, I'll have us teleport back to Madryn."
Gunther Saturday August 11th, 2007 11:15:50 PM
The warrior melts in K'nara's embrase, savoring every moment of her sensual kiss. Grunting his displeasure at being summoned back before the kiss is concluded, Gunther gathers his wits about him. "Give me a couple of minutes to go back and get de kitties, vill you? Den ve can head out." There is a savage, feral grin on his lips. "Ve've got a dragon to even de score vith!"
Lian Sunday August 12th, 2007 11:39:15 AM
"Yes, Nikolai has to pay." He states acidly.
Athalorn Sunday August 12th, 2007 2:49:18 PM
The druid takes his turn at putting on the ring, smiling at Gunther and K'Nara. Calling Glannath down to rest on his shoulder again, he agrees. "It seems Nikolai has erred in his attack at the tower. Can we start thinking how to deal with Parnoth once and for all after we have finished the red?" He smiles as he realizes the flippancy with which he discusses killing great dragons.
Posting Report for Monday August 13th, 2007 8:22:18 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of August 6,2007
Ingrge Monday August 13th, 2007 9:53:46 AM
Taking his turn putting the ring on Ingrge grins ferally at the thought of getting his hands on Nikolai. Then his thoughts turned softer at the through that he was soon to see is Caeryn soon.
"Let's go all! Hurry it up! We don't have all day you know!"
Lian Monday August 13th, 2007 10:50:43 AM
The monk takes the ring when its his turn.
"Nikolai the Red. Sounds like the name of a tyrant alright. Nikolai of the Scarlet Claw."
Olana Monday August 13th, 2007 2:37:55 PM
Still smirking from Lian's comment about getting into a closer relationship with Gargul, Olana places the teleport ring on her finger then passes it on.
If they were off after dragons again, then that gift would come in handy.
Milo Monday August 13th, 2007 6:00:17 PM
Ready to make an exodus from this place, Milo places the teleport ring on his finger before passing it along. "I wonder if that big red will be ready for us this time.... no matter." The halfling shrugs.
K'Nara Monday August 13th, 2007 6:16:30 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons narrowed her hazel eyes as she contemplated possible future plans involving not only Nikolai, but Parnoth.
She waited for Gunther to make sure they could teleport the big cats that were now in his care.
Brother Bertram Monday August 13th, 2007 6:33:48 PM
Bertram follows suit with the ring, eager to be back to the tower.
Welcome Hom... [DM Jerry] Monday August 13th, 2007 7:47:03 PM
The group passes around the ring and leaves a surprised mage behind. One wonders, dear reader, if it had never hit home with the mage how fast the lives of a Dragon Group really is.
They return home to find the last few construction workers running inside. No visible sign of the dragon.
Inside, The Stone Brothers, stubbornly refusing to cower in hallways like the rest of the workers, unpack some load bearing columns and begin to chalk out where they must go.
As you enter the tower, a young elven maiden, in a housekeeping dress, is surprised by the popping sound as you appear and says, "Oh, you're home. Welcome hom...." and with that she faints. It is evident that she's been crying.
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[Can someone assemble what info there is on the tower and send it to me so I can double check it against the game bible? I need NPCs too please. Whatever you have. Don't want to mess with what's been when I add to it. ;)]
[We now will enter into a short interlude while you get a chance to shop, do things you've been wanting to do, etc. Feel free to email me about situations, but post what you want to do in character as much as possible. Maximum time here will be two weeks real time. It will be several months game time.]
Kent Monday August 13th, 2007 10:25:19 PM
Jerry I will assemble the castle and staff info for you and send it to everyone tommorrow.
Lian (and OOC) Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:18:33 AM
The monk moves to the elven maiden and moves her to a soft mat or bail of hay, out of the way, so not to be trampled by dwarves or golems. "She's okay."
He looks around, seeing nothing of the dragon.
"Well, now that we are home, I need to ask. Is the carpet of flying I bought a good thing to have around, or should I consider selling it and getting something else?"
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OOC: Jerry, please Highlight to display spoiler: { Jerry, remember that the tower has the ghost sentry named Brusse. Don't know stats, levels or what, but if he needs creating, just let me know. I will create him if you like. Remember, I helped with the NPC's of Koshe Marr. ") I can help here too.}
Athalorn Tuesday August 14th, 2007 11:39:46 AM
Once the party are settled, Athalorn spends a few days searching in the forest for a glade that is well hidden, quite deep into the woods, within site of the tower but well away from any tracks or pathways. He is looking for a site to call home, if the tower is home to the rest of the Dragons.
If Athalorn is able to find such a site, he plans to do the following over the course of a few weeks:
Using Plant Growth spells, form a thick and overgrown boundary to the circular site from existing plants.
Cast a few Snare spells around the thick plants that constitute the border, using vines and trees.
Create a pond, if one is not already at the glade, and improve the health and growth of plants around the edge of the pond.
If a suitable tree is available, cast Liveoak on the tree, and set the treant as a guardian for the site. This spell will need to be renewed every 12 days.
Cast Hallow on the site. Athalorn will ask Brother Bertram if he will help tie a Detect Evil spell to the hallowed ground.
Athalorn will spend time praying here, making it his home, building sleeping areas, storage areas and such like into the trees.
He will make daily trips back to the tower, to help with its repair. He will also spend time helping Gunther with the cats.
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OOC: Jerry - not sure how much detail you want from me for the site. If you want map and more detail, please just let me know.
Olana Tuesday August 14th, 2007 3:25:05 PM
Milo has a good point, Olana thinks to herself as they teleport. Out of the frying pan and into the dragon's maw?
Well, they were here now. No sign of Nikoli, but why was that elf so upset? It reaffirms her belief that they shouldn't have gone gallivanting off in the first place. Not till this place was secure.
Seeing that Lian has the elf in hand, Olana strides off to have a look around, see if anything bad has happened while they've been gone.
A Place to Call Home [DM Jerry] Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:27:22 PM
Athalorn is successful at finding a place suitable for a "totally natural" Druid's Grove. Being that the forest in the Emerald Kingdom is "tamed" and unnatural, this allows him to rest as he wishes with total peace of mind.
Olana is accosted by elves and others wherever she goes, asking about the Red Dragon and asking dozens of questions about it. However, other than a burned Tines Safehouse in the area, flamed by the dragon, there seems to be no damage from the dragon's recent flyby.
Gunther Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:19:10 AM
Relieved to be home, Gunther alternates between spending his time in the big cat house working with the dire lions and spending precious alone time with K'nara. Taking full advantage of his ring of sustenence (and the kitties collars of sustnenence), Gunther spends as much of the day as possible training, knowing that he will need them trained as quickly as possible. He works on teaching the cubs to guard the Tower boundaries, while he focuses mostly on combat techniques with the female. And of course, he remembers to spend a good deal of time with Theari, not wanting the panther to become jealous about the dire lions.
OOC: Sorry about the short post. Need to be at the hospital at 6:30 am to be induced. Will drop out of communication for the next day or two. Sorry.
Athalorn Wednesday August 15th, 2007 4:04:36 AM
Happy at finding a natural site that negates the need to alter the plant growth, Athalorn sets to casting some defensive magic and making the area sacred.
When he gets time, he and Glannath spend some time scouting the great Culverwood. It feels like old times for the druid, he and Glannath flying over the vast Culverwood, feeling sun and wind on their backs.
Thaeri (Jay B) Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:50:04 PM
The panther purrs and doesn't leave the great warrior's side, unless she is feeding or hunting.
Lian Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:53:11 PM
Lian ghosts Aeralia for a day or two, unable to shake the feeling that she is still being hunted.
Jerry only: Highlight to display spoiler: {Lian asks Brusse, the tower ghost, to track Aeralia's movements and watch for anyone shady coming near her that he doesn't already know.}
The monk also helps overseeing the training rooms and chapel.
Brother Bertram Wednesday August 15th, 2007 3:33:51 PM
Bertram moves among his dwarven brothers, seeing that the defenses are coming along. Wanting to make sure that there isnt a repeat of the attack.
Decision and Movement [DM Jerry] Wednesday August 15th, 2007 8:13:59 PM
Our heroes continue to rest and recreate in their own styles, taking that rarest of breaks in the "adventuring business." And it is a business friends. Dragon Consortium groups have to balance the needs of the innocent vs. the needs of nations and organizations. They have to balance doing good deeds and heroic behavior with earning a living for their families and maintaining the lifestyle that the public demands from its heroes. It is a dual line that our heroes, the Emerald Dragons walk--and that line is a fine one indeed.
The castle comes along quickly. Even faster with the addition of the golems to the construction crew. One of the leaders of the Stone Dwarves comes up to Bertram and says, "The castle will be done within the week. Time to order the furniture delivered.
"and Sire, there was one disprepency in the plans. Is there to be thrones for each of you in the Great Hall, a Council Table instead, or both?"
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Meanwhile, in the deep forest, Athalorn senses the coming of some fey. Why do they come? What do they want?
About the same time, he feels a rumbling in the woods. A strange feeling of decision and movement within the entity that is Deep Culverwood.
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Lian, email me with a complete description of what you want to do and why. Remember I'm new and don't know what's gone before. So give me a history of your situation please.
Ingrge Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:08:22 PM
Spending time with his wife and writing scrolls, Ingrge keeps checking in with Kronnan and making sure things are going as smoothly as they can. Each day Ingrge spens a bit of time with Dellintu working with him on his goal to become a weapon mage and then spends a little time with Gunther and his cats in the training building.
(OOC: Jerry et al. Can I assume as I have not heard otherwise that you recieved the castle and NPC stuff you needed?)
Olana Thursday August 16th, 2007 1:33:32 AM
Olana fields questions about the red dragon as much as she can, using her experience of the fight for the Float. She adds questions of her own. After all, the group wasn't there when Nikoli attacked the compound, so anything those on site remember may be of use for the future. She also goes over the already set contingency and escape plans for another attack, knowing Ingrge and herself talked it through with the elves before they went off on this latest adventure. "You have caches now, in the forest, yes?" she asks them.
Milo d6+4=9 Thursday August 16th, 2007 1:34:53 AM
Glad to be home, but unsure of what to do with the time they have in peace, Milo finds himself drifting along side Olana, simply happy to be near his love. At the same time, the halfling is on the look out for trouble, and also looks for interesting ways to fortify their location in nontraditional, yet very roguish ways. Speaking out loud as they walk, "Perhaps we should have an escape tunnel built into the castle... a secret one that we can use when all else goes bad."
(OOC: Rolled 9 hit points for new level)
Athalorn Thursday August 16th, 2007 3:37:38 AM
The druid continues casting defences around his new grove, and very pleased with it he is too. Although he spends more and more time there, deep in the Culverwood, he still makes regular trips to the Tower, to keep in touch with his fellow Dragons and watch the construction of the tower.
Since arriving back at the Culverwood, Athalorn has noticed that Glannath was looking tired. he went flying less often than he used to, preferring instead to rest among the treetops of the grove. After spending some time with the old eagle at the Grove, Athalorn whispers soft words to his old friend. Tears form in his eyes, threatening to wetten his face, and with a heavy heart he releases the bonds of companionship. The two had been together many years, but Glannath was weary now, and the recent battle had made Athalorn realise he didn't want to risk Glannath's life any longer.
The eagle looks subdued, and instead of flying off into the distance, he flies up to the top of a Culverclove, and perches there, watching the Grove. Athalorn smiles. His old friend was staying close.
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At the sensed approach of Fey, Athalorn waits, patiently, in his grove. Sure they could not be angry with the Dragons, he waits for them to make contact. And what was this decision the Culverwood had reached? This idea troubled Athalorn.
At the next opportunity, he prays to the great wood for the power to Speak with Plants and, casting it upon a Culverlcove at his Grove, asks the great plant if it knows what is bothering the great forest.
Lian Thursday August 16th, 2007 11:05:04 AM
The goes about his business as usual, disappearing now and then to practice his variety of moves in the newly, but not finished, training room. He will not disturb the dwarves if they are working there. He takes a walk out to the newly forming elven settlement to see what, if anything, is happening with defenses. He is also curious if they have reformed a militia. (OOC: I can't remember even if they were creating one.) If nothing is happening in this matter, Lian will take up the cause and start rallying on his 'down time'.
(Email coming Jerry.)
At Your Service [DM Jerry] Thursday August 16th, 2007 9:13:47 PM
Athalorn feels great distress as well as excitement coming from it.
::An Ancient has fully awakened. It moves. Slowly it moves. It comes.::
The the fae come. Sprites, Nymphs, some that defy naming. All agitated. One male, with a crooked beat up crown on his head, bows, removing his crown.
"Meskel at your service."
The females swarming around him, "Tell him. Asks him. See what is!"
"No," Meskel commands.
Turning to Athalorn. "May we share the safety of your grove for a few days? We....they are concerned. The forest is acting....weird. Things waking up. Roots of trees grabbing things."
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The Stone Dwarves come to K'nara and bow. "The structure is complete maam. Now we must work on the inside." And with that they bow again, and are off.
for Nellie by Ken Thursday August 16th, 2007 10:50:50 PM
Benjamin Scott Knotts born August 15 @ 2:31 pm baby did very well, slid thru the canal like a water slide. Janell had a bleeding problem and had a tough recovery. Both are doing well now and looking forward to comming home. Benjamin has pointed out his displeasure by some of his captors, i mean nurses. This morning he gave such a show during a diaper change as to cause one nurse to have to shower and change clothes.
Dad, however, is more than able to sooth his cries (i've done it several times). And tonight's diaper change there was an attempted fountain spray that was quickly shut down with no damage.
K'Nara Friday August 17th, 2007 1:33:59 AM
The blade singer tends first to the village's needs, then advises the builders that a Council table will be fine. No thrones. Then she spends time with Gunther. Lots of time.
The castle is coming along nicely, but Nikolai is much on her mind. K'Nara wants information on him...and she wants it yesterday.
Lian Friday August 17th, 2007 1:58:23 PM
The hand of Domi still pursues the village militia and soldiers.
The monk looks for a local shaman in the village.
Ingrge Saturday August 18th, 2007 4:39:19 PM
Finally finshing up with his sroll writing, Ingrge goas and finds Kronan, pulling him aside and quietly asking him that if when Nikolai attacked the tower, if any of the defenders managed to hit him and cause him to shed a scale or anything like that.
If the answer is yes then Ingrge will try and find the shed scale and go find K'nara. If not then Ingrge will make his way to the scorched battlemnts and scrape some of the soot off the rocks and go find their leader.
" Knara, If you like, as I have met Nikolai, as we all have, would you like me to scry for him?"
Olana nods at Milo. "An escape tunnel wouldn't be a bad idea, especially if we're attracting this level of opponant on home turf. And we can't all teleport out at the drop of a hat. "Let's go and ask the Stone brothers. Maybe we should ask Bertram if he'll join us. He'll be able to explain it better than I could."
"Hey Bert! Bert?" Looking for Bert.
Recovery Mode [DM Jerry] Saturday August 18th, 2007 9:46:25 PM
Lian does not find any local militia forming as the village is still in a recovery mode.
There is also no healer or shaman in the village at this point. There is an old Witch that the locals call Rolana who is helping those who are sick and injured some.
"Yes, hero, she served as a midwife last night to the Knottmoon family. Brand new baby boy! Amazing old woman. Big hook nose any everything! Oh and the baby has longer ears than his father!"
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[Yeah, I know...pretty weak tribute to Nellie and Ken's new son. Gratz! Nellie and Ken!
Lian Sunday August 19th, 2007 11:39:14 AM
Lian will offer his services, meager as they are, as a secondary healer. The old woman must need a break. The militia is no good while they are sick or wounded. A half dead soldier is just a dead soldier.
After a few house calls, the monk makes for the castle. Finding Knara, he says, "Knara, the villagers or refugees or whatever you want to call them are still recovering from their ordeal. Perhaps we should send the golems and dwarves to the village to help them rebuild and replant? I think the dwarves still have work in them and the golems won't know any better." He smirks. "I'm playing second banana to the local healer. Something to pass the time!"
Brother Bertram Sunday August 19th, 2007 5:45:15 PM
Hearing his name Bertram turns to Olana and walks over smiling easily, glad to be home. "What can I do for you Friend Olana?"
Posting Report For Monday August 20th, 2007 6:57:03 AM
Game # 3 The Emeral Dragons For the week of August 13,2007
Athalorn Monday August 20th, 2007 7:34:43 AM
The druid blinks wide at the words of the Fey, surprised his new Grove will be used so soon, and at the disturbing news from the great wood. "Of course you may use my Grove. All of you are welcome here. Try not to set off my ... defences. I will try and speak with the forest when I can."
He wanders to find a Culverclove, and communes with it via Speak with Plants. "Great tree, and sentient among the Great Wood. Why is the wood so disturbed?"
Lian Monday August 20th, 2007 9:22:02 AM
Seeing all the minute flying and hopping creatures, Lian makes sure not to step on one of the fey. "Hello my lil' friends. How have you come to be here?"
Olana Monday August 20th, 2007 2:28:30 PM
Olana points in the general direction of this castle/fortress building that is growing up around them and says to Bertram -
"Milo came up with an idea for an escape tunnel for this place. We have that teleport ring now, but our staff might be in terrible danger if we came under another dragon attack. "Now I know there's all kinds of things to consider, and we aren't builders. I personally have no idea between one block of stone and another." She pulls a stray piece of white hair away from her face and tucks it behind her ear. "Could you join us in talking to the Stone Brother dwarves about it? There might be some practicalities we haven't thought of, that we might not understand, but you would. Maybe."
She adds, "Milo has excellent knowledge of entrances and exits, too. What could be hidden from the enemy, that kind of thing, right Milo?"
K'Nara Monday August 20th, 2007 5:14:23 PM
K'Nara smiled rather wolfishly at Ingrge.
"My friend," she told the elf, "If you can manage it, then, YES, please scry for that red sonuva--" The blade singer coughed, as she was attempting to keep a cool head on her shoulders when dealing with this Nikolai business. K'Nara then cleared her throat again.
"Yes. Please."
(OOC Olana should know about the escape tunnel in the basement of the original tower...it leads into the Culverwood approximately 100 yards away from the outer wall of that tower.)
Milo Monday August 20th, 2007 7:27:05 PM
Milo nods at Olana in earnest, "It would be especially easy to hide the exit with living brush, and I think that I've seem more than one dwarven door that looked a lot like natural terrain as well."
Brother Bertram Monday August 20th, 2007 8:09:04 PM
Bertram frowns thoughtfully, "Well there is that one in the basement of the tower, but frankly it wont due as is in my opinion. It would be ok IF no one discovered it and IF no one ever tried to enter it. Perhaps use that existing tunnel, have it fortified? Make it defendable in case the secret ever was discovered. I think your idea has merit Friend Olana, and your suggestions too, Friend Milo. Lets go discuss the plans with the Stone Brothers. I am sure they would be delighted to take more of our hard-earned gold." Bertram grins and moves back to join the stonemasons as they work.
Escape Route [DM Jerry] Monday August 20th, 2007 10:24:35 PM
The Stone Brothers inform the group that they have another obligation awaiting them upon completion of the castle and cannot stay to help. One shrugs in apology.
However, the Stone Brothers do send the constructs to help and show one of the local carpenters how to instruct and use them effectively. Morale seems to pick up from the attention that the Emerald Dragons are giving the village.
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Out at the Druid's Grove some miles away, Lian is paying Athalorn a visit. He speaks to the fey and gets a similar story to what they told Athalorn. They are afraid. The forest is locally becoming aware. And it is becoming dangerous. Roots grabbing at folk. Trails turning in strange directions toward forest dangers. Even their ability to go back and forth between pockets of Fae is fading, or that the distance between the two is growing.
Athalorn has to travel a bit to find a healty Culverclove and prepares to talk to it.
Meanwhile, plans are made between Bertram, Olana, and Milo to secure and update the old escape route in the tower with more up to date defenses. The Stone Brothers seem to almost show true emotion and excitement about this project. Two of them start drawing dozens of variants on parchment, paper, chalk on the floor, even the tablecloth in the kitchen. Obsession with the task might be more accurate, but they do take it very seriously and jabber about it constantly while working on other things.
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Someone please email me with what a Culverclove is. :) I've never heard of it. Short blurb I can put in the DM Bible please. It may be there. I haven't had time to read the bible yet. ;) Eww, that sounds weird.
Ingrge d20+15=32 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 6:06:32 AM
(OOC Don't know if Ingrge was successful in finding what he was looking for for his scrying. If so add 10 to needed will save)
Chuckling at K'nara's near loss of composure, Imgrge gives her a look that says, I know how you feel and heads off to his work room to set up his things and his mirror. Scry, SR 32, will save DC24 possibly DC34(see ooc above)
Ingrge is searching for the red dragon Nikolai that he helped defeat and has seen up close and perhaps even has a scale of.
Lian Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:04:48 AM
After visiting what seems to be a million and a half people today, Lian returns to the castle and finds Knara. "I've been thinking boss. Do we still have that orb Ol' Greeny gave us. I guess it was supposed to be a communication device? Where is it now? Who is Ingrge scrying for, Nikolai?"
Athalorn Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:45:43 AM
If the Culverclove doesn't prove to know anything about the sentience of the forest, Athalorn returns to his now busy Grove. Amidst the fey he sits and rests, then begins to pray to the great forest that his his home and his life. He prays for help, for a new companion to come to his aid in the trials that will be ahead, hoping the forest will provide an animal to fill the role.
Lef' Beehind [DM Jerry] Tuesday August 21st, 2007 5:02:39 PM
Ingrge finally finds Kronan. He says, "I doesnah know of anah scales or dragone body parts that was lef' beehind. As far as Ah knows, we doesnah hit him at all."
Once Ingrge returns, he tries scrying for Nikolai. He seems to be focusing in on something, but then the smoky gray that always means that there is magic preventing the contact. Depending on the defensive magic in place, Nikolai may now be aware that an attempt was made. However, this is a long shot. Most likely, the dragon is unaware of Ingrge's attempt.
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Does anyone else have anything that needs doing before we start the next module? I have it outlined and have scenes 1 and 2 written out in detail. I hope to finish the rest over the weekend. If so, post away, cause I'm seeing a winding down of activities.
If you added magic items please send an updated character sheet. Do this also if you levelled with the xp given at the end of the previous module. Make sure you're loaded for bear. This module will rock the Wold.
Now that I'm back at school, I plan on posting from here just before I leave in the afternoon.
K'Nara Tuesday August 21st, 2007 5:26:02 PM
K'Nara makes sure to meet with Madryn's chosen leaders in order to insure that the residents remain as safe as possible. She also continues with her blade singer training as well.
She leaves the scrying to Ingrge although she's also less than thrilled when he lets the group know that the red dragon has apparently screened himself against detection.
"We're probably going to have to track him down the hard way." K'Nara grouses.
Brother Bertram Tuesday August 21st, 2007 6:34:59 PM
Bertram is glad to see the enthusiasm that the Stone Brothers greet the additional work with. He throws in his ideas and then leaves them to do what they do best.
Milo Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:59:41 PM
Milo follows Bertram, and speaks freely on his ideas regarding the secret passage to the Stone Brothers, simply happy to be of assistance in this regard. Afterward, the halfling gives himself a pat down, making sure that all gear is where he wants it to be, "I'm all set. When do we leave? I can't wait to sink a blade into that two-timin' scarlet lizard."
Athalorn Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 3:46:39 AM
After a day of praying for an animal companion, there is a few hours of calm. Then, a crashing and a guttural roar through the undergrowth, which stops just outside Athalorn's grove. Athalorn leaves quietly to see the animal that has answered his call, and finds a dire bear waiting patiently. The druid spends the rest of the downtime getting to know the bear, and learning its ways. Using his new wreaths of animal communication, he speaks with the animal at length, learning of each others' pasts and trying to find out why the bear answered his call for help.
Ingrge Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 7:39:59 AM
Disappointed and a bit frustrated Ingrge begins muttering to himself as he hunts down K'nara to make his report.
"It seems like everyone has anti-scrying devices these days, what is the Wold coming to when you can't do a bit of undetected snooping?"
(OOC: Talking about escape tunnels. If you look at the map of the castle there is a network of them already set in the plan. Also Bertram/Gunther that large divided building set at the rear of the castle is one half cat training center and one half temple. The archery field is planned in that open area near the gate. Other than that there is nothing that is semi set in stone)
Lian Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 1:48:07 PM
Speaking on the subject of dragons one evening (I suspect most Emeralds are around to hear the conversations between Knara and Ingrge), "Why not ask Parnoth where Nikolai is? We'd be better off asking someone who might know... granted, I think I'd rather venture into Harrowed Moon again than ask that Ol' Green lizard for any help at all!" He cracks his knuckles. "Maybe Mop could help. Its in Parnoth's interests too." He suggests, with no real conviction.
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Over the next few days, the monk recovers his gear from Poki's saddle bags. (Assuming Knara has retrieved her pony, if not, Lian will make the teleportation trip to gather his gear.) Then he will pick out a stout light warhorse from the stables (if they've been filled yet) and make attempts to befriend one before the next journey.
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If anyone can think of any reason for Lian to keep the Flying Carpet, please tell me. :)
Olana Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 2:02:16 PM
Talking about the escape route with Bert and Milo:
"Oh yes, the basement. All that killing and vampires makes me forget." She listens to the others suggestions, primarily concerned with creating something for those staying behind, when they go off on adventures, that would keep them safe. She joins in, looking at the plans. "Okay, now all we need is a set plan, a drill that everyone knows. Where to go, what to do, where to meet up. They already have food and weapon caches out in the forest, assuming Culverwood has let them do this."
That comes next - talking to various staff members, and key elf village residants. No way is she wandering off on some jaunt without knowing something has been put in place.
K'Nara Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 7:27:31 PM
K'Nara plans a shopping trip to the Catacombs in order to get at least one red dragon specific item...heh heh.
"Keep the carpet." she advises Lian. "You never know when stuff like that will come in handy."
The Castle is Finished [DM Jerry] Thursday August 23rd, 2007 12:41:56 AM
A knock on the door of the study, interrupts the musings about dragons and other things. When opened, the Stone Brothers bow and in unison say,
"The Castle is Finished."
Lian Thursday August 23rd, 2007 1:40:55 AM
"Okay, I'll keep it. Thanks Knara."
He claps when the Stone Brothers announce the completion.
Athalorn Thursday August 23rd, 2007 3:35:12 AM
Continues praying and talking with his new animal companion and the fey in his grove, which seems a lot busier than he had anticipated.
Brother Bertram Thursday August 23rd, 2007 1:38:46 PM
Bertram grins at the Stone Brothers' announcement. He quickly stands and heads off for a first hand inspection with the others.
K'Nara Thursday August 23rd, 2007 5:51:50 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons bows to the Stone Brothers, thanking them for all their hard work and dedication. She also gives them a scroll that has a glowing recommendation of their work written on it, signed by her and bearing the seal of the Emerald Dragons on it.
"I know that you often come across people who ask about whom you have worked for..." the redhead says, "...this letter should satisfy anyone who makes that request of you in the future."
K'Nara announces her impending trip to the Catacombs, asking if anyone else in the group wants to come with her or wishes her to pick anything up while she's there?
Ingrge Thursday August 23rd, 2007 8:14:37 PM
Smiling at the announcement that the castle is finished, Ingrge goes out and a huge grin spreads across his face as he see the gate entrance formed in the shape of a dragon's head.
"Well, I guess there are officially dragons living here now."
Brother Bertram Thursday August 23rd, 2007 8:25:53 PM
Bertram claps Ingrge on the back smiling. "You are so right in that Friend Ingrge. It is good to have a home eh?"
Olana Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:48:52 PM
Olana is outside, looking at the exterior. A castle...
Well, it wouldn't burn down, that was for sure.
Milo Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:50:02 PM
Milo smiles at the announcement of the completed castle, then turns to K'nara, "I think I'll join you in the Catacombs. There is something I have a mind for there I believe." The rogue hops up and moves to join their intrepid leader.
"Signs" [DM Jerry] Thursday August 23rd, 2007 11:17:15 PM
"We need to do one more thing before you're ready to have any opening ceremony or grand opening for the public.
"We need to know what you wish to call the castle so we can make placards and signs."
As the dwarf says the word "signs," he feels a churning in his stomach, which can be only one thing: his grove is in danger. Now.
-------- Officially, the module begins on Monday. Unofficially, it just started. [Evil DM Grin]
Get ready folks. We're gonna rock and roll. One day left to finish any unfinished business.
Athalorn Friday August 24th, 2007 3:31:48 AM
(assuming you meant my grove?)
The druid panics at the feeling in his stomach, and tells the other Dragons what he has just felt. Then, worrying for the Fey and Grawl, the Dire Bear, he runs back from the Tower to his Grove in the Culverwood. "Will someone come with me?" He shouts as he leaves.
Lian Friday August 24th, 2007 11:24:21 AM
After figuring out which horse might be best for him, the monk finds Brusse, if possible and hopes the ghost has been attending to the duty the monk set him. "I'm retiring to my room Brusse, so let me know what you've found. Additionally, I believe the Dragons and Miss Knara have decided on creating a secret passage on the grounds... under it really. You might want to find out if the passage is going to be one of your duties or if we're setting up defenses."
Some time is spent deciding whether or not the carpet will look better on the floor or as a tool of adventuring.
Any spare time is spent bettering his mind and gathering books, maps, scrolls and tomes for the Dragons library. He may even look to the village elders for chronicles to store in the castle in good faith. "Very protected there in the castle now!" (Plans for his personal chamber and Library will follow in an email Jerry if necessary. I thought a 'public' library to serve as an archive for the locals would be a good idea. Do we have room in one of the inner courtyard buildings for a library Kent? Your designing the main castle and grounds.)
Aeralia Friday August 24th, 2007 11:26:20 AM
Aeralia has spent much of the free time alone, often lost in thought about recent events.
For Lian's ghost spy:Highlight to display spoiler: {In her time alone, Aeralia seems confused with something, often crying, or even being angry about whatever plagues her thoughts}
When not in her room, she is often found practicing her magics out in the courtyard, polishing up illusionary copies of her companions.
When Athalorn makes his quick exit towards Culverwood after expressing his concerns, the young sorceress is quick to follow.
K'Nara Friday August 24th, 2007 6:02:02 PM
K'Nara noticed that nobody seemed up to shopping, and that Athalorn was agitated about something going on in the Culverwood...which had been starting act even weirder than usual of late.
"Oh, great...now what???" she mumbled, immediately following the druid in case he needed help.
Milo Friday August 24th, 2007 10:57:36 PM
Expecting that K'nara was right behind him, Milo seems to have dashed off to the Catacombs for some last minute business.
Brother Bertram Saturday August 25th, 2007 1:38:41 PM
Bertram moves quickly to make sure things are ok and that they were not under attack yet again.
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