Company is coming (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 8th, 2007 7:29:01 PM
Vorelle gives Rose a piggy back ride.
Oni offers Berlon a ride as well, and the gnome scampers up onto the centaur's back, while continuing a running commentary on Marteaus with Theo.
The number of lizardfolk in the villages controlled by the shaman is surprisingly large, though Vauhwyt doubts they really have to deal with them all.
The group's general realization that they need to keep moving is reinforced by the surprising arrival of Umbriel, who makes it known there are lizardfolk in the area.
The group starts south, moving with best possible speed through the tangles and marshes. Thliss'Ka and Umbriel lead, with the other lizardfolk and Rossa behind them. The eight sailors form a double column behind Rossa. Vauhwyt and Mookie are on the right of the sailors. Theo and Vorelle/Rose follow the sailors. Oni, Berlon, and Sho'va trail.
It isn't very long at all before Umbriel spots a trio of lizard folk 70' to his right, and another trio 60' to his left. They may or may not have spotted him, but the menagerie of tromping nobles behind him is pretty hard to miss.
Cannot run and All movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Vorelle d20+9=26 d20+9=17 d20+12=21 d20+12=32 Wednesday August 8th, 2007 11:39:30 PM
[OOC: Mike, I think you got your V's crossed. Rose is riding Vauhwyt, not Vorelle. :) It's kind of a pity the names look so similar, 'cause in "real" life a bold liontaur and a mousy little human would never be confused for one another. :) ]
Vorelle gives a little start when Theo mentions the half-orc Ba'Bac. She remembers the name. How could she forget that first adventure, when she and Rose and Theo and Vauhwyt first joined forces? But Theo is right; Ba'Bac is dead. Isn't he?
Vorelle can only shake her head in answer to Theo's question. She has no idea why the lizardfolk would write down the name of a dead half-orc.
She gives a bigger start when Umbriel appears. Her hands are already reaching for her nearly-empty quiver when she realizes who it is and stops herself. At his report, she begins moving off with the others, trying to remain hidden and stay on alert.
[With the -10 penalty for moving normal speed: Hide 26, Move Silently 17. Spot 21, Listen 32]
Rose d20+10=11 Thursday August 9th, 2007 2:32:26 AM
rose keeps an eye out, and when everyone is together she'll break a seal.
use hobgoblin seal of sharing a cure. all allies within 40' of user gain 3hp.
spot: 11, +2 for piper
Oni Thursday August 9th, 2007 6:59:22 AM
Oni barely notices the extra weight of the heavily armored gnome. Stepping more carefully, he movesthrough the undergrowth slower than usual. But where was he to go? There were many others ahead of him, that moved slower.
At the appearance of Umbriel his heart leaps. At last, the elf was not lost. The warning of lizards folk on their backsides was disturbing. If they continued in this direction, south, soon it would be evident, they would be surrounded. If not, at the very least flanked on 2 sides.
"Theo," Oni says the wizards name aloud. The wizard had been concentrating on the paper, anyone could see that. "Maybe Macaw could scout to the south for us? Give us some idea of how far we have to go, or of enemy forces? Any information would be good. ??" If Theo looks at oni he will have a questioning look on his face.
Sho'va follows, neck hairs at full bristle, Oni took note, danger very close.
Berlon d20+4=9 Thursday August 9th, 2007 11:55:45 AM
Unable to do much more than go along for the ride, Berlon tries to keep an eye out for what's coming up on them.
Theodore & Macaw Thursday August 9th, 2007 12:20:31 PM
Rose's seal cures the last little bit of Theodore's wounds, which he thanks her for. (Ring of regen heals 1 HP every hour. I'm assuming at least an hour's passed since leaving the lizard camp.)
Oni's request to send Macaw ahead is a sound one, something the wizard has asked his familiar to do many times. At this moment, though, he has another idea that he wants to run by his friends.
He rolls up the note Berlon had given him and stores it in his haversack. Keeping his voice low, "I have a couple of spells that might throw our pursuers off our trail. Or at least split them up into more manageable groups. If we paused for a moment, I could cast a darkness spell on our group. Then I could create an illusion of our group emerging from the darkness headed in a different way than the path we will be taking. With any luck, our enemies will follow the illusion. If they're smart, they'll probably guess it's an illusion but will need to send bodies after it to be certain. Then we can continue on our way with little or no enemy pursuit."
"Thoughts?"
Vauhwyt Thursday August 9th, 2007 3:14:06 PM
Vauhwyt keeps alert. She moves with the group. If she can do so, she will ready a spear thrust in case any enemy gets close enough.
Umbriel d20+20=35 d20+20=39 Thursday August 9th, 2007 7:21:24 PM
Motioning to the Left and Right with 3 fingers showing on each hand.
Then, Umbriel steps into the shadows again. *Hide: 35* *Move Silently: 39*
Whispering to Theo: can give it a try. Nothing to lose.
Lizard battle redux - round 1 (DM MikeK) 3d20(14+6+6)+1=27 d6=5 Thursday August 9th, 2007 9:40:58 PM
Rose, riding on Vauhwyt, not Vorelle, keeps her eyes open. Piper helps. The halfling also breaks a seal, healing everyone in the area. The sailors all murmur appreciately.
Vorelle stalks carefully behind the group, trying to remain hidden in the foliage while still maintaining the pace.
Oni asks Theo if perhaps Macaw could be employed as a scout. The taur keeps watch at the rear of the formation, Berlon barely noticed upon his back.
Berlon also tries to keep watch, but keeps getting slapped in the face by low hanging branches. It does something to the concentration when that happens.
Theo, talking over his shoulder to Oni, offers up an alternate plan. The mage estimates an hour has passed since they escaped with the former prisoners. Actually it has only been about 20 minutes.
Vauhwyt keeps alert.
Umbriel signs that he has spotted three somethings to either side of the group. The lizardfolk with him nod, and Rossa nudges the sailor next to him. Vauhwyt and Rose would also be able to see the rogue. Oni, Berlon, Theo, and Vorelle are too far to the rear to see him. Similarly, while the rogue can hear Theo, his whisper won't reach the mage. Instead, he nods his assent to Theo's plan.
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Sho'va gives a warning growl, but it is too late. The jungle vegetation erupts around the Dark Horse Guild, their allies, and their charges. With a sickening, rasping sound, branches, vines, grasses, even entire trees entwine themselves about the group, attempting to hold them fast. [Entangle - Reflex DC 15 or be held fast. Entangled beings can make Strength or Escape Artist check DC 20 to make full round move at 1/4 speed. Anyone not entangled can only move at 1/4 speed while in the area of effect - this is because the jungle already limits movement to half speed, and the spell halves it again]
The lizard folk to Umbriel's right and left move forward. Other lizardfolk materialize as they push their way forward as well. Three get close enough to Vauhwyt to launch unpleasant looking javelins at the liontaur.
[75, 86, and 90 throw javelins at Vauhwyt. Note Vauhwyt loses Dex bonus to AC if entangled. atk 1 - hit ac15 for 6 hp damage atk 2 - miss atk 3 - miss]
All lizard folk carry javelins. All also carry clubs except 'ch' (near Oni) who wields a battleaxe, and g6 (near Umbriel) who has a longsword.
Map on the way
Umbriel *ac21 hp52 Hide(35) Move Silent(39)* d20+15=33 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:13:58 PM
Deftly ignoring the vines that try to entrap him. *Escape Artist: 33*
Calling up his ancestral magical abilities, Umbriel surrounds the group in front of the party (guy with longsword) with a blanket of darkness. *Casts darkness 15' radius, attempting to get as many of that group in it as possible*
Then Umbriel takes a 5' step towards his right.
Vauhwyt (AC19/14/15, HP51 of 57) and Mookie (AC15, HP28) d20+11=14 d20+11=12 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:20:54 PM
Vauhwyt tries to resist the entangling plants: a 14! Not enough to get free!
Her AC is 19 unentangled, 14 with no dex bonus to AC. The liontaur activates a seal (see below) and has AC15 against the next attack with a thrown weapon, for AC15.
One spear hits her.
She tries to make an escape artist check. She fails, and is stuck fast. (Bad rolls!)
• Goblin Seal of Dodging: +1 AC vs one thrown attack in the next ten rounds.
rose d20+3=23 2d4(2+3)+1=6 2d4(3+2)+1=6 Thursday August 9th, 2007 10:37:01 PM
Rose rose quickly jumps off of Vauhwyt before she gets stuck. she then points her finger at the nearest goblin while saying some words and two pink bullets fly out and hit him.
ooc: if a seal says the target of the seal gains xxx, does that mean rose can have the seal target someone else? or have someone else break the seal?
Oni 21 AC 70 HP Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP d20+4=19 d20+7=12 d20+8=21 Friday August 10th, 2007 1:30:25 AM
As the woods seem to come alive and attack him, Oni is able to resist the branches entanglement. Sho'va however is caught by a vine of some sort, and yelps in frustration. Concentrating hard and pulling with considerable force Sho'va attempts to break free.
Oni wheels to the side and can see some figures in the woods to his left. Movement is slow, but he manages to move 15 feet closer to his enemy.
Oni reflex 19 save Sho'va reflex 12 fail, Strength roll to break grapple 21
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 63/63] d20+9=23 Friday August 10th, 2007 2:03:34 AM
Vorelle stammers her thanks to Rose as the seal neatly heals the wound in her shoulder. Then, unexpectedly, she has to deal with entangling greenery. She dodges their attempts to entangle her [Reflex 23], and immediately begins trying to move out of the area, lest the plants succeed next time. Unfortunately, she is smack in the middle of the writhing plants, and movement is at a crawl.
[Double move to S-15]
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge 84) d20+4=23 d20+4=24 Friday August 10th, 2007 9:31:36 AM
Theodore has a preternatural sense of the magic before it explodes about the party and manages to avoid being wrapped about by vines. (Reflex 23)
Macaw also senses the magical attack and flutters up into the branches. (Macaw reflex 24)
As the lizardmen emerge from the foliage, Theodore feels the tingle of battle slide up his spine. He quickly double moves to S18, within touching distance of Vauhwyt.
"Vauhwyt! Be still and I'll get us out of here. I can teleport us a short distance away. Tell me where you want to go, and I'll take you there."
Berlon - AC 20 HP 44/44 d20+2=17 d20+7=22 Friday August 10th, 2007 10:16:10 AM
Sliding off Oni once the attackers are revealed, Berlon manages to avoid the entanglement. Being about four feet tall helps every now and then. (Reflex save 17)
Once he sees the situation, he quickly leaps into action.
"Enough of this foolishness. Why are we always running?"
As a standard action, Berlon angrily removes the vines with a Dispel Magic spell. (Dispel Magic check 22)
"Oni, you engage the group at four o'clock. Vauhwyt, now that you are free, you take the ones at 8. Thliss-Ka and I will take the ones right in front of us! The rest of you provide ranged support and protect the captives! And try to pick out any spellcasters!"
"Just DO it! It's only a few lizardmen apiece! Dietrich wouldn't know whether to swear or laugh!"
Lizard battle redux - round 2 (DM MikeK) d20=17 d20=20 d20=19 d6=3 d6=4 d20=5 d20=17 5d6(5+4+6+6+2)=23 Sunday August 12th, 2007 2:28:35 PM
Umbriel dances out of the entangling vines, and casts a spell of his own. The group of lizardfolk to the south of the party are shrouded in darkened shadow. It is still possible to see the forms, but hitting them will be much harder. The drow takes a step to his right.
Vuahwyt is stuck fast by the entangling weeds. She activates a Woldian Seal to help herself somewhat.
Rose leaps off of Vauhwyt, and fires two magic missiles at 86. The lizardman squeals in pain.
Oni avoids the entangling vines, and struggles against their grip as he moves to the east. Sho'va is wrapped up, but the hound is able to rip free. He immediately heads for the closest part of the jungle not trying to grab his feet.
Vorelle dances away and struggles to get out of the area of effect.
Theo also manages to keep his feet. The mage moves next to Vauhwyt, promising to get them out shortly. Meanwhile, Macaw also escapes, and the bird flutters into a nearby tree - outside the area of effect.
Berlon, still on top of Oni, avoids the grasping plants and angrily casts a spell. The suddenly writhing and grasping foliage suddenly stops as the gnome eliminates the problem. Berlon shouts commands, directing the oncoming battle.
Rossa and his sailors hold their position, watching the lizards and waiting with the makeshift clubs they gathered earlier.
Thliss'Ka and his companion shift to their left, putting themselves between the sailors and a group of four lizardfolk.
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The lizardfolk with a battleaxe (ch) barks a command in Draconic - Highlight to display spoiler: { "Back!" }. The call is repeated by each one of the lizardfolk.
Two of the three lizardfolk who attacked Vauhwyt earlier launch another javelin each at her, and then fall back with their severely wounded companion. First - ac18 - miss Second - nat 20, crit threat hits ac20 - damage 4 + 5 = 9 hp damage.
The lizardfolk facing Thliss'Ka retreat, as do those encompassed by Umbriel's spell.
Battleaxe and his group, however, advance. Two lizardfolk (74 and 85) throw javelins at Oni. 74 - ac5 - miss 85 - ac18 - miss
'ch' also throws a javelin. But this weapon no sooner leaves the warrior's fingertips when it transforms into a bolt of lightning. The electrical discharge rips through Oni, Berlon, and Vorelle before disappating in the jungle trees well beyond the ranger.
[Oni, Berlon and Vorelle hit by Lightning Bolt for 23 hp damage. Reflex DC 14 halves (11 hp).]
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Notes - Area of Darkness spell is in dark green. Beings inside it gain concealment (20% miss chance).
Line of Sight is limited to 60'. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and All movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, Woldian Seals can only be activated by and used on the Bearer of said Seal.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 52/63] d20+9=26 d20+10=18 d20+10=28 d20+5=13 d8+1=3 d8+1=6 d8+1=4 Sunday August 12th, 2007 11:28:57 PM
Vorelle dodges the worst of the lightning bolt [Reflex save 26], but hisses in pain as the eletricity sears through muscle and bone. She returns fire, sending three arrows at "CH"
[Hit AC 18 for 3 damage; hit AC 28 for 6 damage; hit AC 13 for 4 damage. Attack rolls do not include a cover penalty.]
Umbriel ac21 hp52 d20+20=32 d20+20=32 Monday August 13th, 2007 12:00:18 AM
T24 to Q25
Still moving Silently and Hidden.
Hide in Shadows: 32 Move Silently: 32
Oni 21 AC 59/70 HP Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP d20+4=18 d20+8=26 2d8(1+5)+4=10 d20+14=16 d8+8=10 d6=6 d20+9=16 Monday August 13th, 2007 12:32:04 AM
Oni feels the electricity burn through him as he moves to engage. He drops the large halberd as he goes.[free action] Reaching over huis shoulder he grabs hold of his greatclub and brings it forth, at the precise moment he is range of 'ch'. [free action] Taking one swing downward he tries to fell the beast. The wood hits home as he feels the bonecrunching shuddr in his arms.
Shova finally gets a chance to exact revenge upon the efil lizards. She bolts to the side of 74 and bites him/her.
Oni hit AC 26 [AB, AC 14] Damage 10
Shova hit AC 16 [AB 12] Damage 10, +6 frost, to trip 16
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge 84) Monday August 13th, 2007 9:21:00 AM
Theodore is greatly relieved to be out of the entangle spell. Sighting the group of lizardmen unchallenged by his own allies, Theodore creates a blast of intricate swirling colors at AI29. (Cast Rainbow Pattern. Will save 19 to avoid fascination. Fascinates up to 24 HD worth of creatues; creatures with fewest HD are affected first.)
Berlon - AC 20 HP 33/44 d20+2=15 Monday August 13th, 2007 11:08:36 AM
"Oooh! Tingly!" Berlon says with an unsettling giggle. "But, not particularly impressive..."
Since Oni has temporarily eliminated the threat of more lightning bolts, Berlon takes a moment to cast Bull's Strength on himself. (standard action) He will then use a move action to engage the flanking lizardmen, moving to Z14.
Vauhwyt (AC 19, HP 42 of 57), Mookie (Hiding), and Wolverine (AC14, HP28) d20+11=17 d20+8=21 d100=15 d20+4=6 d20+4=18 d20-1=10 d4+2=4 Monday August 13th, 2007 11:12:29 AM
Vauhwyt made her reflex save, and with evasion, that's no damage. So did Mookie, if that matters, and he has improved evasion.
Vauhwyt moves 20 feet (half speed) to 21-22-N-O. She reaches into the Bag of Tricks and hurls a fuzzy ball 20 feet to 23-J. It turns into a Wolverine and attacks Lizardfolk Number 90. It makes three attacks: A claw hits AC18 for 4 hp damage.
Mookie hides in his belt pouch.
Wolverine Stats Size/Type: Medium Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (28 hp) Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft., climb 10 ft. Armor Class: 14 (+2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4 Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d4+2) Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+2) and bite -1 melee (1d6+1) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Rage Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +10, Listen +6, Spot +6 Feats: Alertness, Toughness, TrackB
Posting Report for 8/6/07 Monday August 13th, 2007 3:46:51 PM
MTWTF
DM MikeK XXXXX Berlon XXXXX Oni OXXXXX Rose XOXXX Theodore XXXXX Umbriel OOXXX Vauhwyt OXXXX Vorelle XXXXX
ADM Shegger
D'oh! - DM Mike Monday August 13th, 2007 6:43:43 PM
The idiot DM left his flash drive at work, so no post tonight.
But, I will ask a couple questions for a couple of you.
Theo needs a Spot DC 24 to see the lead lizardfolk, and a DC 26 to see the whole group he wanted to target. Please make the check, and post an alternate action if he doesn't see them.
Berlon will require a move action to get off of Oni. If he stays on Oni, Berlon's move action will be used up by Oni's move.
Oni, please email me Sho'va's stats, including tricks known. mdknotts2000 at yahoo dot com
I'll delete this post when I post tomorrow night.
rose d4+1=2 d4+1=2 Monday August 13th, 2007 8:18:50 PM
rose points her a wand at the closest lizardman and two bullets come flying out.
wand magic missile: 4
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge 84) d20+2=17 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:23:35 AM
(Spot check 17; I'm assuming the spot check was due to the prisoners in his line of sight, so he will move around them and cast the same spell.)
Theodore moves to W20 and casts his rainbow pattern centered on AI29. (Will save 19 to avoid fascination. Fascinates up to 24 HD worth of creatues; creatures with fewest HD are affected first.)
Lizard battle redux - round 3 (DM MikeK) 5d6(1+2+1+5+2)=11 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 6:41:43 PM
Vorelle dodges the worst of the electrical discharge, and returns fire, sending three arrows at the lizardman with the nasty javelins. The arrows hiss past Oni and Berlon. One hits the lizardman.
Umbriel has pretty much disappeared from everyone's view. The drow stealthily moves onward.
Oni avoids a direct blast from the lightning bolt. As Beron hops off, the centaur drops his halbred, and moves toward the problem lizardman, drawing his greatclub as he approaches. Oni lands a solid blow, although his opponent manages to get a shield up (something else none of the other lizardfolk have) to absorb some of the impact. Vorelle's arrow combined with Oni's blow would likely have felled most lizardmen, but this one doesn't seem all that hurt.
Sho'va rushes forward and rips into 74. The lizardman falls under the attacking jaws and freezing Tear, and doesn't move. Adjusted Sho'va's size to correct dimensions. This is one big wolf.
Theodore thought he saw some lizardfolk beyond Thliss'Ka. He tries moving around the sailors to get a better look, but that group has pulled back so far that the mage cannot make them out through the intervening trees, ferns, vines, and other jungle vegetation. Theo can only move half speed. He can move 15' to V18. Spot check required is due to distance and the jungle foliage blocking sight.]
Beron casts a spell on himself. Move action used up dismounting Oni
Vauhwyt moves to the southwest. The liontaur pulls out a fuzzy ball and throws it at a lizardman (90). The ball turns into a Wolverine and attacks. The lizardman growls in anger as a claw draws blood.
Rose also fires off a magic missile at 90, which causes it to growl some more.
The sailors stay put. Thliss'Ka and his companion continue to stand watch, keeping an eye on the retreating group to the southeast.
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Except for the group by Oni, all the lizardfolk continue pulling back. 86 is struggling, and his companions abandon him to his fate. Most of the other lizardfolk disappear into the foliage.
At another bark by their leader, 84 and 85 retreat. The leader moves with them (drawing an AoO from Oni), but is able to move twice as quickly as they. He has time to stop and fling another javelin at the centaur before his comrades catch up. This javelin also turns into a lightning bolt, and again slashes through the line formed by Oni, Berlon, and Vorelle.
[Oni, Berlon and Vorelle hit by Lightning Bolt for 11 hp damage. Reflex DC 14 halves (5 hp).]
Umbriel only - Spot DC25 - Highlight to display spoiler: {Umbriel cannot see the lizardfolk to the south. However, there are a group of three about 80 to the southwest. Unless they move really quickly, these are another group. They are currently moving westward, away from the party.}
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Notes - 'CH' is Ac24 others are ac15
Area of Darkness spell is in dark green. Beings inside it gain concealment (20% miss chance).
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation. Also, please specify targets by number, not 'closest one'.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, Woldian Seals can only be activated by and used on the Bearer of said Seal.
Berlon - AC 20 HP 22/44 - Bull's Strength 7m d20+2=3 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:41:41 PM
"Well for the love of Benjee!" Berlon exclaims once his hair is done standing on end. (Reflex save 3)
Berlon - continuation post 2d20(13+17)+8=38 2d8(4+6)+8=18 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:52:48 PM
(OOC: HULK SMASH STUPID VISTA!)
"Benjee, of course, being the Gnomish god of SMITING ANNOYING THINGS!"
Knowing that Vorelle is a tough warrior, he takes a moment to heal himself, curing 18 hp worth of damage. (Cure Mod. spontaneously replaces Shield Other)
"Everyone! Aim at the leader if you can!"
With that he will stow his mace in favor of his heavy crossbow, taking a 5 foot step to the south in the process.
Oni 21 AC 54/70 HP Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP d20+4=22 d20+8=9 d20+8=23 d20+12=13 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:54:00 PM
As the enemy backs away from Oni, he takes a swipe with his great club. Oni nearly drops his weapon as he misses badly. Enraged by the despicable attempt at a free shot, Oni follows the enemy as the enemy retreats. The lightning damge does little, whether it was good reflex or bad aim, who knew. Oni takes a swipe aty 'ch once again. Although this blow was better taken, it seems the wry figure escapes the blow once again.
Sho'va tries desperately to cover Oni's flank, but misses wildly with her bite. The recent drain of strength, loosely her from the deadly plants, seems to have caught up with her.
Oni AoO 9 nat 1 Oni hits AC 23 miss Oni makes reflex save 22 Oni regular movement 60feet, mives 30 moves to Ap, AQ 14, AoO from 74
Sho'va misses with nat 1
Umbriel d20+20=33 d20+20=40 d20+13=28 d20+13=27 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 12:40:28 AM
Y25 to W28
Umbriel continues to act like a stalking panther and moves stealthily forward.
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge ch) d20+2=10 4d4(1+2+4+3)+4=14 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 10:26:24 AM
Theodore hears Berlon's shout and pushes through the brush to AG18. He brings his right hand up and speaks an arcane phrase before four silvery streaks of light zip from his fingers towards ch. (Cast magic missile for 14 damage. Spot check 10, if needed.)
Lizard battle redux - round 4 (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 15th, 2007 8:27:00 PM
Berlon voices his annoyance at the continued lightning barrage, and calls out for his companions to concentrate on the leader. The gnome casts a spell of healing on himself, and stows his mace while taking a step to the south. Sheathing a weapon is a move action. Berlon can draw his crossbow next round.
Oni swings at the lizard leader as it moves off, but misses. The centaur pursues and catches the fleeing trio. His next blow is better aimed, but the blasted lizardman's shield deflects it. BTW - Oni's Woodland Stride ability overcomes the hindered movement. He can go full speed.
Sho'va, aware that 74 is still breathing, rips out the lizardman's throat. [Sho'va Coup De Grace on 74] Yes, I know. But sometimes animal companions will do something unexpected. :)
Umbriel continues moving. Even his comrades don't know where his is. Everyone will need a Spot 33 to see Umbriel
Heeding Berlon's call, Theo moves to west. The mage spots the lizardman engaged with Oni, and send four magic missiles crashing into it. It recoils in pain and lets out a hiss of anger.
The wolverine chases after 90.
The sailors stay put. Thliss'Ka turns his head, looking for someone to talk to. Not seeing anyone in the immeidiate area, he calls out, "we should leave now".
- All of the lizardfolk pull back, including those near Oni. To the southeast, only 86 is visible to Umbriel, as that lizardman slowly retreats. To the northeast, the lizardfolk leader again withdraws (Oni gets an AoO). This time, he turns southward, moving so quickly Oni loses him in the vegetation. Oni can pursue, if desired
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Notes - 'CH' is Ac24 others are ac15
Area of Darkness spell is in dark green. Beings inside it gain concealment (20% miss chance).
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, Woldian Seals can only be activated by and used on the Bearer of said Seal.
Vauhwyt Wednesday August 15th, 2007 10:55:39 PM
The liontaur chases after Oni. "Let's keep together and get moving back to the ship," she says.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+9=13 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:25:32 PM
[OOC: Sorry for the missed post. I was out very late, and my priority was my DM post for the Swords.]
Last round: This time, Vorelle isn't able to dodge the bolt of lightning. More electrical damage sizzles through her.
This round: Shaking herself out of her daze, Vorelle begins moving off with the others. She makes rather better progress than most.
[OOC: Vorelle's idiot player only recently remembered that she has Woodland Stride, and is therefore not hampered by the terrain.]
Oni 21 AC 54/70 HP Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP d20+8=15 d20+8=13 d20+8=10 d20+17=25 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:57:34 PM
The shield wielding leader is becoming quite the nemesis for the drowtaur. Something must give, and it looks like the leaders resolve. The leader pulls away yet again and Oni swipes at him. He misses the wily foe yet again. He turns his head a split second and yells , "Sho'va guard Berlon." He hopes silently the wolf will guard the gnome.
Oni then takes off agter the leader, hopefully he will spot him again and be able to attack.
--Oni full movemnent 60 feet, want to attack again if I see the 'ch'. Spot 13 Hit AC 10 miss, [gotta love the die roller!!! not] Survival 25 [rolled for fun, maybe get someting for it]
Theodore & Macaw d20+4=10 Thursday August 16th, 2007 10:08:30 AM
Theodore whistles to Macaw, to get the bird's attention. The raven cocks his head at the scrawny wizard below him, stepping to take position directly above.
Theodore's brow furrows at the bird's odd behavior and then his eyes go wide.
"You...better...not!!" he huffs, hustling out from underneath his familiar. "Go into the air and tell me what you see."
The raven obliges, flapping up through the trees to peer about. Theodore gives him a mental command to look for two things: their current distance from the ship, and whether he can spy any enemies. (Macaw's spot 10)
Umbriel d20+13=31 d20+13=29 Thursday August 16th, 2007 11:25:09 AM
Stays put and watches the retreating Lizardfolk. Acessing their movements to Acertain (sp) if they are regrouping for another attack or moving out of the way for something bigger or badder.
Search: 31 Spot: 29
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 6m 54s Thursday August 16th, 2007 12:36:17 PM
"Try to stay together! Oni! Don't forget you're currently my way out of here!"
"Everyone follow Thliss-Ka!" The gnome turns to the lizardman. "What's the best way out of here?!"
Round 5 (DM MikeK) Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:22:20 PM
Oni pursues his lizardman nemesis. The drowtaur quickly understands that this lizardman moves just as easily through the brush as he can, and almost as quickly. The taur has moved southward a good 100' before catching up to the lizard folk leader. The 60' move is not enough to catch the lizardman. I gave Oni a full round move to enable an AoO next round. Otherwise, Oni is at AX-AY/26-27 and can act from there.
Sho'va looks up at Oni's command. The wolf considers for a moment, and then moves next to Berlon. Used Oni's roll of 17 on the Survival as a Handle Animal check to push Sho'va to perform the Defend trick. Check therefore was a 23 vs DC20 and succeeded.
Vauhwyt plunges through the undergrowth in the general direction of west. she cannot see the centaur, and calls out for him to regroup. Note - no one can see Oni, and vice versa.
The wolverine disappears into the jungle, presumably still chasing 90.
Theo manages to avoid a very special hello from his familiar, and, verbalizing with a series of odd clicks, directs the bird to fly up and look around for the boat. Macaw launches upwards, and Theo gets a feeling of happiness. He can tell Macaw is returning with happy news. Theo cannot mentally command his familiar. He can speak to Macaw using a personal language known only to the two of them (Speak with Master ability). The bird will return next round.
Umbriel - Highlight to display spoiler: { The group he saw last appears to be linking up with group retreating from Vauhwyt. Whether its to regroup or continue running is not clear. They do not appear concerned about anything else in area, other than the party.}
Berlon yells for everyone to follow Thliss'Ka, while also bellowing for his ride to come back.
Thliss'Ka ducks his head and points southward. "Thiss way. Not far." he answers. The lizardman begins southward again, followed by the sailors, who are nervously gripping their deadwood clubs.
- Except for Umbriel and Oni, no member of the party can see any enemy lizardmen. For that matter, none of them can see Umbriel (without a Spot DC 33) or Oni, either.
Umbriel - Highlight to display spoiler: { can see only 86 continue moving away southwest. The lizardfolk is obviously hurt, and struggling to move. But it keeps going, and will be out of sight in a few seconds. It is moving off in the direction where all those other lizardfolk went.}
Oni - Highlight to display spoiler: { sees beyond the lizard leader another four lizardfolk to his south. The lizard leader barks, and they retreat southward. The lizardfolk leader also retreats, but moves to the southeast, angling away from his four compatriots (drawing another AoO). The centaur sees him draw a battleaxe as he slides away. - If Oni pursues, he'll need to move another 100' southeast to close to melee again.}
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Notes -
'CH' is Ac24 others are ac15
Area of Darkness spell is in dark green. Beings inside it gain concealment (20% miss chance).
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, Woldian Seals can only be activated by and used on the Bearer of said Seal.
Vauhwyt Thursday August 16th, 2007 8:49:12 PM
Urges the people who can see each other to stick together. She follows Thliss-Ka since only he seems to know where the heck he is going.
"Boss," says Mookie, "Where are we, anyway?"
"Beats me," Vauhwyt replies.
rose Thursday August 16th, 2007 11:29:11 PM
rose follows the others the best she can.
Oni 21 AC 54/70 HP Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP d20+8=20 Friday August 17th, 2007 12:09:19 AM
Oni finds the leader i the foilage and swipes at him with the club. Alads the beast gets away once again. Oni doesnt understand why the lizard is running, he cant hit him afteall.
A ruse, yes,, he wants Oni to run into a trap. Not today, Oni turns and moves back to where he had left the others, and his halberd.
--Run back to where I dropped halberd. Miss AoO with 20
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] Friday August 17th, 2007 12:16:37 AM
Vorelle hurries to catch up with the rest of the group.
[Double move to AA-27. Vorelle has the Woodland Stride class ability, and is therefore unhindered by natural terrain.]
Theodore & Macaw Friday August 17th, 2007 9:32:38 AM
Theodore returns to marching order (somewhere in the middle) as the party regroups.
"Is anybody hurt? I wonder why they would attack and then retreat like that? Bizarre."
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 6m 48s Friday August 17th, 2007 10:07:30 AM
"Why Theo, you truly are a wonder some times!" Berlon says as he prepares for Oni's return back from his jaunt. "They attacked us because we invaded their village and stole their dark sacrifice."
When Oni gets close, Berlon sticks out his thumb. "They retreated like that because they have learned to fear us."
Oni Saturday August 18th, 2007 11:36:51 AM
Oni gets back to the others. Placing his club back in its makeshift sheath, he leans over and retrieves his halberd. Then he moves to Master Berlon and helps the gnome back aboard. He notes the blood on Sho'vas face and smiles, finally she had the taste of victory.
Following the others southward, he closes the gap between them.
Umbriel Saturday August 18th, 2007 5:14:11 PM
Stepping out from the shadows in front of the party, for all to see, Umbriel paces up to everyone.
It seems to me that the group that were attacking you Vauhwyt and your trio there are being reinforced with the group I seen to the southwest. And another thing, it appears that these Lizardfolks have no care in the world about anything but us so I suggest we move now. Send out those who can move through this swamp easily as scouts while the rest push on as fast as humanly possible. The sooner we arrive to the boat the sooner we can get to a spot to regroup and decide on our next course of action. Debating it here is not an option.
Almost there (DM MikeK) Sunday August 19th, 2007 7:43:53 PM
Macaw flaps back down through the canopy and chatters at Theo. Theo - Highlight to display spoiler: { Birds aren't much for distances, but the mage can gather that the water is close, and the boat is coming. }
Oni decides to abandon the chase, suspecting a trap may be in store if he continues. The black centaur quickly retraces his steps, recovers his halbred, picks up Berlon, and rejoins the rescue party.
While everyone closes ranks, Umbriel reappears and passes on the info that there are still a lot of lizardfolk around, and they don't seem to have anything else to do but mess with the party.
Thliss'Ka nods in agreement with the drow, and presses on southward. Rossa and the sailors dutifully follow.
[Spot checks everyone]
Umbriel d20+20=37 d20+13=24 d20+20=30 d20+17=29 d20+13=24 Sunday August 19th, 2007 9:03:25 PM
Stepping back into the shadows when the group takes off, Umbriel will assume his stealthy scout modus operendi.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+12=22 d20+12=29 Monday August 20th, 2007 12:04:09 AM
Though she has nowhere near the skills of Umbriel, Vorelle, too, attempts to blend in and stay alert.
[Take 10 to Hide and Move Silently for 29 in each. Spot 22, Listen 29]
Theodore & Macaw d20+4=17 d20+4=8 Monday August 20th, 2007 9:48:37 AM
Theodore informs the group that the water is close by and so is their ship.
Umbriel's news is disheartening. Theodore does not want to fight with these lizardfolk anymore. "Then we should continue on, quickly."
The young mage is better aware of his surroundings, now. Ready for combat. (Theo spot 17, Macaw spot 8)
Posting Report for 8/13/07 Monday August 20th, 2007 9:52:44 AM
MTWTF
DM MikeK XOXXX Berlon XOXXX Oni XOXXX Rose XOOOX Theodore XOXXX Umbriel XOXXX Vauwhyt XOOXX Vorelle XOOXX
ADM Shegger
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 6m 42s d20+4=8 Monday August 20th, 2007 10:29:30 AM
Once again, Berlon will focus on keeping his balance, hoping the group will soon get a chance to catch their breath and regroup.
Vauhwyt and Mookie Monday August 20th, 2007 11:59:16 AM
"Didja hear that, Boss? We're almost there!" Mookie hops out of his pouch and perches on Vauhwyt's head for a better view.
"Just look out for lizardfolk," says Vauhwyt.
She keeps with the group and hopes to get to the ship soon. She is eager to put the sailors on board.
rose Monday August 20th, 2007 12:34:49 PM
rose follows the others the best she can.
Don't count them chickens just yet (DM MikeK) Monday August 20th, 2007 9:11:49 PM
The party regroups and keeps moving south. For several blessed minutes, nobody sees anything besides bootsucking swamp, mangrove trees, vines, leaves, and mosquitos.
But then, Vorelle notes a movement to her right. A lizardman moves in from the west. It gets to within 60' of the party, where just about everyone sees it. At that point, it immediately turns tail and disappears back into the jungle.
This basic scenario continues for the next several minutes. A single lizardman appears about 60' from the group on the right (west) side, and then disappears into the jungle.
Thliss'Ka is becoming visibly agitated. Both he and his companion slow down, each gripping melee weapons tightly, and studiously watching the right flank. The sailors take their queue from their guide, and also slow.
Umbriel - Highlight to display spoiler: { A parallel line of at least a dozen lizardfolk is pacing the party. The line is about 75' to the right. The scouts the rest of the party sees are individuals breaking from that line, approaching the party, and then returning back to it. There may be more, as Umbriel's visibility ends before he can be sure if he sees the end of the parallelling force.}
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+12=21 d20+12=24 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 12:02:17 AM
"K-k-keep m-m-moving," Vorelle whispers. If they must stand and fight, then they must, but there's no point in courting it.
She continues trying to stay hidden and alert.
[Take 10 to Hide and Move Silently for 29 in each. Spot 21, Listen 24]
Moving close to where the group can hear yet stay hidden so as not to reveal his location to the enemy, Umbriel reports on his findings:
A parallel line of at least a dozen lizardfolk is pacing the party. The line is about 75' to the right. The scouts the rest of the party sees are individuals breaking from that line, approaching the party, and then returning back to it. There possibly could be more as my vision wavers past them.
Oni d8+1=3 d8+1=9 d8+1=9 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 4:02:25 AM
Oni pulls out his wand of healoing and taps homself several times. His small wounds seem to close, as they did when he used the wand. Travel was slow, ut it seemed they were making progress.
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor) Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:10:25 AM
Theodore is quickly becoming agitated with the enemy's odd behavior. "What are they doing? Why don't they attacked?"
He tries to keep pace with the rest of the group, one hand on his pants legs to keep them as much out of the muck as possible. The bugs and the foliage are making him irritable and he begins to mutter Dietrich-like words under his breath.
Vauhwyt Tuesday August 21st, 2007 10:21:10 AM
Vauwyt thinks about it. She says to the group, as she keeps moving, "Theo, that is a great question. Why are they waiting? Seems to me they have a choice. Fight us on land, or fight us in the water as we go to the ship. Or when we are on the ship. They want to fight in the water, where they have the advantage."
"If we go to the ship and try to board, they will attack us in the waterr! That is a very bad idea! I think we need to fight them now! Does anyone have any way to make them fight us now? If I had spells, I could speed up. Captain Oni, do you have any entangle spells ready?"
She asks Thliss'Ka if what she is saying makes sense. Are they waiting to attack us in water?
rose d20+8=11 d4+2=6 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 1:16:35 PM
rose pulls out her bow and gets ready to shoot.
held action shoot arrow when see lizard man.
atack: 11, 12 if point blank damage: 6 (but i dont think it will hit)
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 4m Tuesday August 21st, 2007 6:16:18 PM
"Come now, Vauhwyt, your words surprise me," Berlon says quietly but with a hint of reassurance, "I can not be the only one of us who has fought in such conditions before, can I?"
"Like I said before, they are unsure. On one hand they have superior numbers against us, but on the other hand they threw Lightning Javelins at us and we literally laughed."
"They are trying to take our measure, not quite sure yet what the best course of action is."
He turns to Thliss-Ka. "Am I incorrect?"
Here they come again! (DM MikeK Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:05:38 PM
Our heroes continue southward with their rescued prisoners, all the while keeping an eye on the constant incursions of lizardfolk from the west. The contact, combined with a lack of anything else, is wearing and fosters considerable speculation among the Dark Horse Guild.
Vauhwyt wonders if they are waiting to attack until the party reaches water, and asks Thliss'Ka his opinion.
"Perhapsss," the scout acknowledges.
Berlon counters that they likely lack the strength for an attack, and are trying to figure out what to do.
Thliss'Ka's answer is the same. "Perhapsss."
It is at this point that the lizardfolk provide some answers.
Sixty feet in front of Umbriel, the lizard with the battleaxe appears. Moving its hands in an intricate pattern, it calls out loudly a series of vocalizations. Seconds later, the lizards from the west appear - a solid line of a dozen or more advancing with javelins in hand. Their intentions do not appear to be friendly.
The lizard leader finishes his incantation, although nothing appears to have come of it. [Spellcraft DC 17 - Highlight to display spoiler: { Summon Nature's Ally II }]
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Notes -
'CH' is Ac24 others are ac15
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and All movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 36 HP Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 1:46:08 AM
Oni sees the line of lizardmen lined up against them. Odd he thinks to himself, such discipline. He begins to weave a spell, it was time to attack from a little distance. And, he had no idea what Berlon would do. Sho'va for her part movd over to place her large body betwen oni and the lizards, waiting to attack.
--Oni cast Call lightning, 1 round action
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge ch) d20+16=34 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:27:12 AM
Theodore moves to AC24 and begins to weave his hands in a hypnotic pattern, one hand holding some phosphor, the other a small crystal pyramid.
A spread of beautiful swirling colors appears at Q24. (Cast rainbow pattern in 20' radius spread from Q24. Will save 19 or creature is fascinated. Up to 24 HD worth of creatures can be fascinated, creatures with the lowest HD are affected first, as are creatures closest to the point of the spell's origin. http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/rainbowPattern.htm)
"Do not attack the lizardmen staring at the colors!" he warns his friends. "It will break the spell, and they will attack."
Umbriel *ac21 hp52* d20+20=35 d20+13=29 d20+20=38 d20+17=29 d20+13=29 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 11:24:18 AM
Saying softly to the Lizard next to him: Lets get that bastard with the axe.
And then Umbriel begins hunting the lizardman like he would a deer in the forest. Crossbow at the ready. Hide: 35 Listen: 29 Move Silently: 38 Search: 29 Spot: 29
AB31 to AA34
Vauhwyt (AC 19, HP 42 of 57), Mookie (AC15, HP28), and Wolverine (AC14, 28 hp) d100=7 d20+4=6 d20+4=20 d20+1=12 d4+2=6 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 1:34:43 PM
Vauhwyt says, "Hang on, Rose!"
The liontaur moves to 27V (20 feet = half move) and then throws a fuzzy ball from her bag of tricks at the enemy. She throws it the allowed 20 feet into square 28R. It expands into a wolverine and attacks Lizardman 93.
It hits AC6 (miss), AC20 (hit?), and AC12 (miss). The hit does 6 hp damage.
Vauhwyt tells her friends, "Mookie, get ready to tumble and aid next round. Rose, you might want to get on solid ground!"
Spells in effect: None
Spells and resources used:
Six of six 0th Level Seven of seven 1st Level Three of three 2nd Level
Bag of Tricks: four of ten this week
One scroll of Unseen Servant.
One of two hero points.
Wolverine Stats Size/Type: Medium Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (28 hp) Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft., climb 10 ft. Armor Class: 14 (+2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4 Attack: Claw +4 melee (1d4+2) Full Attack: 2 claws +4 melee (1d4+2) and bite -1 melee (1d6+1) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Rage Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 14, Dex 15, Con 19, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +10, Listen +6, Spot +6 Feats: Alertness, Toughness, TrackB
rose Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 3:15:48 PM
rose wont attack the lizardmen looking at theos spell.
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 54s Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 6:56:21 PM
"This is starting to get annoying," Berlon muses out loud as he lowers himself to the ground in preparation of Oni casting a spell.
He will then produce a familiar-looking item, holding it high in the air with a soft purplish glow.
"Everyone make sure we aren't lined up like bowling pins for those lightning javelins; position yourself appropriately."
He finishes using his Pearl of Power, recasting his Silence spell on the leader.
"This is usually where Dietrich would make a rather direct and usually profane threat," he continues to Thliss-Ka. "Would you like to do the honors, or shall I?"
"Oh, and Oni, please don't leave without me..."
Silence - 7 minutes, Will save 16 negates
Second attack - round 1 (DM MikeK) d20+5=10 d20+2=10 d20+2=14 d6=5 d20+1=11 d20+1=19 d6+1=5 d20+1=11 d20+1=6 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 7:18:57 PM
With the appearance of the attacking lizardfolk, the Dark Horse Guild is back on familiar ground, and springs into action.
Oni casts a spell of his own, while Sho'va moves forward in a guarding stance. The large wolf bears its teeth and growls threateningly.
Theo takes a 5' step and casts a spell. A spread of beautiful swirling colors appears in the midst of the approaching line of lizardfolk. No fewer than eight of the enemy stop to contemplate the pretty lights.
Umbriel moves forward, stalking the lizardmand leader. His suggestion apparently appeals to Thliss'Ka, as the warrior hisses a cold "Yesss" back at the drow. Both he and his companion move forward, weapons drawn.
Vauhwyt launches herself toward the line of lizardfolk, and throws a fuzzy ball from her bag of tricks at the enemy. The ball turns into a wolverine, which (at Vauhwyt's command) launches into 93.
Rose holds on for dear life, while Piper flies up to a convenient (and safe) branch.
Berlon hops off of Oni, making sure he doesn't create a line with any more of his allies than necessary. The gnome pulls out his magical Pearl, intending to deal with the spellcasting lizard leader, but finds while he can hear it, its too far away to see. Berlon is forced to wait for his intended target to present itself. Lizard is 110' from Berlon, too far away to spot through the jungle trees.
With the exception of their captian, the sailors hesitantly shift, managing to move somewhat southward while also angling away from the threat of the lizardfolk to the west. "Stand fast boys," Rossa growls. "You all stay with me." The mild retort has it desired effect, as the crew stands by their captain.
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A huge bat - the size of a horse - appears in mid air directly above Thliss'Ka. The creature drops down on the stunned lizardman and tries to eat him. But the veteran warrior recovers quickly, and beats the attack aside.
Vauhwyt's wolverine attracts the attention of two of the lizardfolk. They drop their javelins, pull clubs, and strike at the critter. 61 misses, but 93 gives it a good thwacking. [61 miss 93 hits ac14 for 6 hp damage]
The rest of the lizardfolk not fascinated advance.
75 and 54 throw their javelins at Sho'va. The latter throws a strike. [75 miss 93 hits ac19 for 5 hp damage]
76 and 78 throw their javelins at Vauhwyt. Both missile weapons sail wide.
The lizardman leader ducks to his right and slips around Umbriel and the two lizardfolk allies without getting close. The vegetation hindering nearly everyone else's progress doesn't affect it in the slighest. In no time at all, the battleaxe wielding creature has flanked eastern side of the group and closed in on his former prisoners.
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Notes -
'CH' is Ac22 others are ac15 Lizardfolk colored blue are fascinated.
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Vauhwyt (AC 19, HP 42 of 57), Mookie (AC15, HP28), and Raging Wolverine (AC12, 28 of 34 hp) d20+6=17 d20+6=10 d20+1=6 d4+2=6 d20+9=17 d20+8=10 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:43:56 PM
The Bag Of Tricks Wolverine is enraged by the damage he takes! He gains +4 Str, +4 Con, -2 AC. He attacks lizardfolk 93 as hard as he can! He hits once and inflicts 6 more hp on 93.
Vauhwyt says to Mookie, "That one!"
Mookie flies to square 30T (A tiny creature has no reach and must ENTER an enemy's square to attack. This normally provokes an AoO, but Mookie tries to tumble in to avoid provoking that.) Mookie's tumble check is a 17 -- so he avoids the AoO.
(Normally Mookie stays within 5 feet of Vauhwyt because of shared spells, but in this fight now there are none!)
Mookie tries to use the Aid Another action to help his master. He rolls a 10 -- JUST enough to give a +2 bonus to hit.
Then Vauhwyt wants to charge Lizard 78 with her spear. But Rose is in the way! She uses the Delay action to see if Rose will get out of her charge path! [OOC: I'll post again to finish my turn after I see what Rose does.]
Spells in effect: None
Spells and resources used:
Six of six 0th Level Seven of seven 1st Level Three of three 2nd Level
Bag of Tricks: four of ten this week
One scroll of Unseen Servant.
One of two hero points.
Raging Wolverine Stats Size/Type: Medium Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+15 (34 hp) Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), burrow 10 ft., climb 10 ft. Armor Class: 12 (-2 raging +2 Dex, +2 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+4 Attack: Claw +6 melee (1d4+4) Full Attack: 2 claws +6 melee (1d4+4) and bite +1 melee (1d6+2) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Rage Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +9, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 18, Dex 15, Con 23, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +10, Listen +6, Spot +6 Feats: Alertness, Toughness, Track
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 31/36 HP d20+12=28 d8+8=15 d6=3 3d6(3+1+3)=7 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:56:54 PM
The javelin knicks Sho'va bouncing off her back. She advances toward the attackers. She moves 25/50 feet to U14 and bites at #54.
As Sho'va moves to attack the enemy, Oni directs a bolt of lightning down on #75.
--Sho'va Hit |AC 28 15 Damage, +3 frost --Oni lightning bolt Reflex DC 16 half, spell resistance yes, Damage 7
Still stalking his prey, Umbriel continues towards the leader. Crossbow at the ready for a swift, decisive strike.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+12=13 Thursday August 23rd, 2007 1:03:20 AM
Shaking off her doldrums, Vorelle does a quick mental assessment. Few arrows remain. It's time to face her opponents.
She moves easily through the undergrowth, seeming to shrug aside clinging branges and impeding roots. She draws her axes as she moves, and stands ready for the enemy to approach.
[Using Woodland Stride, move to X-20. Ready an action to attack any Lizardfolk that comes into range. Miss with a natural 1.]
DM Note Thursday August 23rd, 2007 7:49:54 AM
Movement is hindered. No charging.
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge ch) Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:17:58 AM
Theodore shifts his hands to his left and the colorful pattern moves to center on Q27 (upper left corner). The already fascinated lizardfolk should follow and 61 and 93 should also be within the spell. (Will save 19 or be fascinated unless they are over the 24 HD limit)
"Keep away from the magic," he warns his friends, eyes still on the swirling pattern as he directs it.
Vauhwyt rolls poorly d20+6=11 d20+4=14 d20+2=13 Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:01:53 AM
The liontaur moves to 28V and pokes at Lizardfolk 78 with her longspear. but she misses, even with Mookie's Aid Another.
If 78 takes a five foot step to attack her, fine. But if any of the others do so, the first one will most likely provoke an AoO. If so, here is Vauhwyt's roll for the AoO: a 14 is also a miss!
If the raging wolverine is potentially affected by the spell, here is its save: MISSED!
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 48s Thursday August 23rd, 2007 2:49:12 PM
(OOC: Since he couldn't cast the spell last round, can we instead say Berlon did a move towards the chief?)
Muttering to himself that he's unable to target the chief, Berlon will do a double move as far as he can towards the chief.
rose d20+8=18 d4+2=6 Thursday August 23rd, 2007 3:59:05 PM
rose makes sure to move out of vauhwyts way before shooting an arrow at the giant bat.
attack: 18, +1 if point blank damage: 6
Second Attack - round 2 (DM MikeK) Thursday August 23rd, 2007 7:01:52 PM
The enraged wolverine again rips at 93. The lizardfolk is severely bloodied and tottering.
Mookie flaps around 78 in an attempt to distract the lizardman, as Vauhwyt steps in and stabs with her spear. Unfortunately, Mookie is flapping too much for his own good, and the liontaur misses.
Sho'va rushes 54, and rips out most of its shoulder. Frost seals the wound as it falls to the ground.
Meanwhile, a bolt of lightning slams down on 75, leaving a prone, smoking body in its wake.
Somewhere in the shadows of the vegetation, Umbriel stalks the lizard leader.
Vorelle moves forward, ready for action.
Theo eases the ball of pretty colors southward, so that it encases the battle raging between wolverine and two lizardfolk. The mage could not have planned the result any better. Both lizardfolk are enraptured, while the wolverine is still raging.
Berlon struggles southward, moving to catch sight of the chief. As the chief was moving northward at the time, the gnome gets a much better view than he bargained for.
Rose hops off of Vauhwyt, and fires an arrow at the bat. The arrow flies wide. Bat is ac20. Additionally, Rose takes a -4 penalty for firing into melee unless she has the Precise Shot feat.
Thliss'Ka flails twice at the Dire Bat, but misses. His companion leaps to the warriors aid, trying to hit the bat with a club. It also misses.
The sailors, finding the lizard chief standing among them with a battleaxe, leap to the attack. "Get 'im boys!" Rossa roars, and the sailors do their level best to do just that. In no time, the lizard is nearly surrounded, as the sailors whale at it with tree branches. The chief blocks, parries, or just plain avoids every intended blow.
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The bat continues its assault on Thliss'Ka. This time it gets through his defense, and draws blood. The hero's ally doesn't appear badly hurt though.
The four lizardfolk opposing Vauhwyt take one look at the oncoming rainbow of death, and decide they've better things to do elsewhere. All four retreat.
Those previously fascinated lizardfolk that are no longer in the swirl of colors move southward, and join their fellows in the contemplation of the cosmos.
Which would make everything just peachy, except it takes only a few seconds to find out the sailors are completely outclassed by the lizard chief they have surrounded. Its battleaxe flashes once, then twice, and a sailor falls - dead before he can utter a sound. A claw attack rakes the face of another sailor. He does at least manage a scream before he is sent flying backwards onto the cold, wet earth and lies motionless.
"By Wardd, its a monster!" cries Rossa, horrified at the resulting carnage of his previous order. "Get out of there! Fall back!"
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Notes -
'CH' is Ac22 others are ac15 Lizardfolk colored blue are fascinated.
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' required to see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Seeing his opportunity to inflict some major damage on the leader, Umbriel moves to within striking distance. Then, from the Shadows a crossbow bolt wizzies from nowhere, striking the axe weilding lizard deeply into his side.
*Attack ch from a flanking position, and from a Hidden spot, allows sneak attack damage.* Hit ac 32 *nat.20* Hit ac 29 *followed up for the crit threat* Damage: 15 Sneak Attack Damage: 20
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] Friday August 24th, 2007 12:22:49 AM
Realizing that the sailors are hopelessly outclassed, Vorelle hastens to assist them.
[Using Woodland Stride, double move to AF-27]
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 31/36 HP 3d6(1+4+1)=6 Friday August 24th, 2007 2:55:31 AM
Oni rushes foirward the woods not bothering him. When he puts some ground behind him he can see more of what is happening in front of him. He can see the lizards near Vauhwyt, so he decides to concentrate his next lighnting bolt on one of them. Sho'va follows the best she can.
--Move to AA31 Concentrate bolt at #78Reflex DC 16 half 6
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge ch) Friday August 24th, 2007 9:00:24 AM
"Pull your wolverine back, Vauhwyt, if you can," Theodore says to his friend. He keeps his concentration on the swirling colors. "No sense in attacking them if they're not attacking us."
His arms continue to weave in his hypnotic pattern.
Berlon - AC 20 HP 40/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 42s d20+8=21 d8+4=6 Friday August 24th, 2007 10:15:20 AM
"Fools!" Berlon curses under his breath as he moves to engage the chief. As a move action he will press forward, getting into flanking position if possible. (move action)
He swings his heavy mace down, still affected with the strength granted by Alemi.
Heavy Mace attack hits AC 23 (with flanking bonus) for 6 damage.
Vauhwyt calls Mookie back, and also tries to call the enraged wolverine back into the Bag of Tricks. She does not know if that will work, because those things fight to the death once enraged.
If not, the wolverine misses twice and then bites AC18 for 8.
rose d4+1=5 d4+1=5 Saturday August 25th, 2007 10:40:11 AM
rose pulls out her wand of magic missile and points it at the lizard chief.
wand magic missile: 10 damage.
Second Attack - round 3 (DM MikeK) Sunday August 26th, 2007 1:45:47 PM
Seemingly from nowhere, a crossbow bolt slams into the lizard chief's side. It yeowls in pain, and swivels toward the direction of the attack. In vain, the lizardman searches for the shooter.
Vorelle rushes to the aid of the sailors as well.
Oni moves south, trying to get a better understanding of the battlefield situation. Seeing the lizardfolk retreating before Vauhwyt, the black centaur helps them on their way. A weak lightning bolt strikes 78. Sho'va looks down at the lizardfolk he dropped, and then questioningly at the centaur. The wolf decides to finish the job first, and makes sure 54 never gets up. [Sho'va Coup de Grace on 54]
Theo continues weaving his hands, keeping the nine lizardfolk he's entranced under control. The mage asks Vauhwyt to pull back the wolverine.
Berlon mutters a curse, and moves in to attck the lizard chief. The gnome wants to flank, but due to his small size, doesn't have much time to get into postion. The cleric decides to chance it, and cuts right across the fray. The lizard chief lashes out as Berlon moves past, striking hard with his battle axe. [Berlon moves to AH29 to get flank attack. Due to his 10' move speed in this jungle, he must pass through AH28 to do this, drawing an AoO when he exits the threatend square. Lizard chief hits ac30 for 12 hp damage.]
Berlon responds with a strike of his own.
Vauhwyt tries to call the wolverine back, but the animal is having none of it. It rips into 93, sending the lizard man crashing limply to the ground. Mookie hurriedly returns to the liontaur's pocket.
Rose also turns to aid the sailors. The halfling lets her bow fall, draws a wand, and fires two magic missiles at the lizard chief. They strike with a satisfying "urk". Rose needed to drop bow (free action) in order to draw and fire wand.
Thliss'Ka and his companion are still dealing with the horse-sized bat. The lizard warrior gets two nice sword strokes in, but the other one misses. The bat is bloodied, but still fighting.
Whether its Rossa's cry to fall back, the arrival of members of the Dark Horse Guild, or the plain fact that the lizard chief is cutting them to ribbons, the sailor think better of attacking. All scramble away from the fiend with the battleaxe. Rossa moves around and grabs hold of his wounded crewmember, seeking to pull him out of danger.
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The bat continues its assault on Thliss'Ka. Again, it strikes, and the lizardman is beginning to show the effects of the multiple battles (under 50% hp remaining).
Helped along by a lightning bolt, the last four lizardfolk continue to retreat. They start to disappear into the vegetation. Note distances if attempting to spot and engage next round
The lizard chief is looking pretty bad. Given all the damage he's taken, the fact he's standing at all is somewhat surprising. But its obvious he's not going to last long against the combined might of the party, and he knows it. A quick glance around, and the chief elects to run past the pesky gnome in order to escape. He disappears into the vegetation due east. [Withdraw action. However, chief's path takes him through a second threatened square - Berlon gets one AoO]
[Chief has moved out of 90' visibility, and so cannot be attacked. PCs can pursue if desired, but he's moving pretty fast.]
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Notes -
'CH' is Ac22 others are ac15 Lizardfolk colored blue are fascinated.
Line of Sight is limited to 60' due to all the trees and plants and such in the swamp. A Spot check DC 20 +1 for each 5' square beyond 60' requiredto see anyone from 65-90 feet away. It is not possible to see anything beyond 90'
Cannot run and Aal movement in woods is halved unless have special ability. There is no trail.
Please indicate position - destination of movement, center of spell effect, etc - by use of the grids on the map. Otherwise, such direction is subject to misinterpretation.
Please remember to make save rolls for animal companions/familiars.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+12=23 Sunday August 26th, 2007 11:50:07 PM
Vorelle tries to keep track of the sailors as they scatter from the threat. They don't want to lose anybody at this stage.
[Spot 23]
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 31/36 HP 3d6(3+5+5)=13 Monday August 27th, 2007 5:04:02 AM
Oni watches as the lizard warriors retreat, not having their full force. It is then that he notices the large bat fighting Thlisska. Directing his concentration at the bat he concentrates another bolt of electricity at the flying creature. Having used 3 bolts, he knows he should have at least 2 left.
--Lightning bolt at Bat Refex DC 16 half 13 damage
Berlon - AC 20 HP 28/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 36s d20+11=23 d8+4=8 d8+8=12 d8+5=8 Monday August 27th, 2007 9:05:49 AM
Berlon grunts as he trades blows with the powerful lizardman, and is slightly surprised to see the chief decide to flee. Not so surprised, however, that he can't bring his mace upside his head.
Heavy Mace AoO hits AC 23 for 8 damage.
If the chief doesn't fall, Berlon yells one final threat.
"Surrender immediately or you will not see the morrow! This is your only chance!"
That said, Berlon takes a moment to heal his wounds, casting Cure Light Wounds on himself. (standard action)
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor, dodge ch) Monday August 27th, 2007 9:11:23 AM
"Take care of that wolverine!" Theodore again urges Vauhwyt. "The lizardmen are helpless now. Kill the beast, if you have to!"
Theodore continues to concentrate on his spell and keeping the fascinated lizardmen distracted.
Vauhwyt Monday August 27th, 2007 2:48:44 PM
Now that it has dropped its foe, Vauhwyt thinks she should be able to call the wolverine back into the Bag of Tricks. She does so.
Interlude (DM MikeK) Monday August 27th, 2007 7:50:23 PM
Vorelle stops, and makes sure she has sight of the scattering sailors.
Oni directs a lightning bolt at the bat, a risky idea with Thliss'Ka directly underneath the creature. I gave the bolt a 50% chance of hitting Thliss'Ka as well. Rolled 18 - hit The bat is able to slip to the side, avoiding the brunt of the electrical discharge. The lizardman cannot do the same, and it catches him full in the face.
Berlon smacks the retreating lizard chief with a solid blow, but it does not bring it down. The gnome calls out a challenge as he stows both his mace and casts a healing spell upon himself. Berlon will also need to drop or stow his shield prior to employing a heavy crossbow, as it requires two hands.
Theodore reiterates his desire that something be done about that crazy wolverine.
Vauhwyt again calls the wolverine back, and this time it complies. With a quick 'poof', the critter is gone.
Despite the efforts of the bat, and Oni's "help", Thliss'Ka is still fighting. A backhand slash connects deeply into the summoned creature's abdomen, and with a shriek, it disappears.
The sailors stop and look about, trying to decide what to do next.
Rossa drops to his knees, rips off his shirt, and wraps it around his wounded man, trying desperately to staunch the flow of blood from a wicked stomach wound.
-------
There is no sign of the chief or the four other lizardfolk.
Theo's seven entranced lizardfolk remain that way. How long he can hold them, and what happens when he can't, are two of the more relevant questions at this time.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 41/63] d20+14=26 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 1:05:18 AM
Knowing she can catch up with the others, Vorelle pulls out her healer's kit and takes a moment to help with the wounded sailor.
[Heal 26]
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 31/36 HP Tuesday August 28th, 2007 3:47:58 AM
Oni movs up to where Thliss'Ka is standing. Right next to hoim, Onis says "My apologies, magic goes wild on me at times."
Oni searches for and pulls out his wand of healing ready to tap the lizzard in the next action.
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor) Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:50:49 AM
Theodore continues to concentrate on his spell.
"Ideas on what to do with these fellows?" he asks the others. "As long as I concentrate on this spell, they will be fascinated, but any hostile movements towards them will break the spell. I won't allow any attacks against them while held."
Weaving his hands, he continues on, "Right now, I'm thinking we bring them with us to the boat. I can move the spell and have them follow us or go before us, whichever is best. They'll serve as hostages against further attacks and we can decide what to do with them at the boat."
Posting Report for 8/20/07 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 10:19:36 AM
MTWTF
DM MikeK XXXXX Berlon XXXXX Oni OXXXX Rose XXXXX Theodore XXXXX Umbriel XXXXX Vauhwyt XXXXX Vorelle XXOXX
Great posting this past week!
ADM Shegger
Vauhwyt d20+10=26 d8+1=4 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 10:31:43 AM
If a sailor is alive but in the negatives, Vauhwyt will read a cure light wounds scroll: she cures 4 hp on the sailor.
She also says to Captain Rossa that she is sorry one sailor died. "He was brave and true. I am sorry for your loss."
"We should surround these lizardfolk so that when Theo releases the magic, they will see that they have no chance to escape."
Vauhwyt says that Thliss'Ka should decide. They are his people. But if they are evil cultists, the liontaur suggests death. If they are just regular folk, she suggests that they could be let go to spread the word that Thliss'Ka is coming back.
But she says that whatever the lizardfolk leader wants is okay by her.
rose d4+1=4 d4+1=2 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 1:53:19 PM
if the bat's still around rose will use her wand of magic missiles again. (6 damage)
Berlon - AC 20 HP 36/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 30s d8+5=8 d20+11=26 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 3:37:10 PM
Berlon takes the opportunity to check on both the wounded and the dead, and will insist on not leaving any friendly corpses behind...
"Thank you for assisting with the first aid," he says to Vorelle, "and let me assist you with yours."
What to do, what to do (DM MikeK) Tuesday August 28th, 2007 8:54:31 PM
Vorelle binds up the wounds of the unconscious sailor, and Vauhwyt casts a spell. The more serious sword slash heals as the spell's power takes hold and his eyes flutter open. Berlon also checks up on him, and confirms that while he's not 100%, the man can move under his own power.
Oni prepares to heal Thliss'Ka's considerable wounds as well. The lizardman hisses a grateful "Thank you, Dark Horse." He doesn't even acknowledge the errant lightning bolt. The bat is gone.
Theo, hands still waving, asks what to do about the entranced lizardfolk. Vauhwyt tries to turn the matter over to Thliss'Ka, surprising the warrior.
He considers, but Rossa jumps up. Face red with rage, he yells, "Whaddya mean whadda we do? Slit their throats and let 'em rot! My man is dead, and those droppings will go for more first chance we give 'em." The captain starts looking around and his feet, as if he expects a weapon to just appear. "Give me a knife. I'll deal with this right now." His crew murmurs assent, and look hatefully toward the loitering lizardfolk.
Rose's bow is still on the ground.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 49/63] Tuesday August 28th, 2007 11:53:45 PM
Vorelle begins putting her healer's kit away when the real healers show up. Berlon casts a spell, and she feels some of the pain of her injuries recede as a few of the wounds close. She shifts her shoulders a little and sighs with relief.
"Th-th-thank you," she says to Berlon.
Then Rossa jumps up, determined to slay the entranced lizardfolk.
"N-n-no!" cries Vorelle. "W-wait! Y-you'll b-b-break the sp-spell!"
Moving quickly, she tries to step in front of the enraged captain.
Vauhwyt Wednesday August 29th, 2007 9:43:47 AM
The liontaur explains to Captain Rossa that the lizardfolk are just footsoldiers. The enemy are the cultists who mislead them into evil. "Kill the leadership and the rest will follow noble Thliss'Ka, herre."
Oni 17 AC 70 HP --Sho'va 17 AC 31/36 HP Wednesday August 29th, 2007 10:00:29 AM
Standing next to Thliss'ka, oni will heal all his wounds. He also offers to heal the wounds of anyone else.
"Save your magics Berlon, we may need them in near future."
Talking to the group as a whole, "Captain Rosa dsoes not listen to advice. He is used to doing things his way, and his way only. I hope someone can talk sense into the man, i failed."
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor) Wednesday August 29th, 2007 10:19:01 AM
"Captain Rossa, I will not allow you to attack them. I understand that you are upset at the loss of your friend, but none of these lizardmen killed him. They are all entranced at the moment and won't harm us further unless someone breaks the spell by making a hostile move against them."
"Until we come up with a better solution, I will continue the spell and have their group march in front of us," says Theodore.
He slowly moves the swirling pattern to the south, making sure to give the captain and his men a wide berth. Once the group starts marching, Theodore will keep the spell, and the lizardfolk, moving about forty feet ahead of the main party.
rose Wednesday August 29th, 2007 2:06:02 PM
rose picks up her bow and puts it away, she doesnt get into the discussion because she doubts the captain will listen to her.
Berlon - AC 20 HP 36/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 24s Wednesday August 29th, 2007 4:16:22 PM
"*My* magics?" Berlon says, feigning being taken aback, "it is not MY magics they should be concerned about!" He is practically yelling now, making a show of things for the angered sailors.
"Why, had their leader not taken him by surprise, the full fury of The Future Prince of Dirt City would have saved the day in no time!" He smiles and and waves proudly towards Theo.
"But see, young Theo!" patting the mage heartily on the back and lowering his voice to a whipser, "once again, it is all a matter of resources! Certainly, the pretty lights are a good measure against many enemies, but..." he turns and looks towards the stupified lizards, "it doesn't really *solve* the problem, now, does it? I mean, unless one is willing to kill something while it stares defenselessly into space..."
He then addresses everyone as a whole. "And you are all being overly dramatic. There's an old gnomish saying that goes..." he pauses for a moment. "Never mind, it's hard to translate. The point is this: we have vanquished them and sent their leader bleeding into the jungle night. Let them go, Theo. They will flee before us, and if not, they will perish as the others."
Discussions (DM MikeK) Wednesday August 29th, 2007 8:16:53 PM
Reactions to Rossa's actions are varied.
Vorelle steps in front of Rossa, trying to prevent the captain from following through on his threat.
Vauhwyt tries to reason with him, explaining the group needs to concentrate on the leadership.
Oni has had enough of the sailor, as his remarks make plain. The taur does take the time to heal up Thliss'Ka.
Theo makes it plain the lizardfolk are his prisoners. The mage will allow no harm to come to them.
Rose picks up her bow and stays out of the way.
Berlon plays up the drama, before turning the tables and pointing out that just letting the lizardfolk go should do the trick.
Rossa tries to step around Vorelle, and simply ignores Oni and Vauhwyt. It is Theodore's comment that makes him pause. He stands rigidly, his face tight-lipped as his eyes bore a hole into the mage. The wheels turn in his head, as he considers the words just spoken. "Very well," he capitulates. "You have captured them, and so by right they fall under your dominion. I will abide your decision."
Rossa wheels, looking upward defiantly at the centaur towering above his head. "Perhaps, someday, I will have the good fortune to lecture you on leadership while your comrade's bodies still steam from their wounds," he remarks nastily. "Until that time, I would prefer to deal with your wizard - a true citizen of Dirt City."
Rossa returns to his men, where they put together a makeshift litter for their dead man. Upon completion, they all stand and wait expectantly. By the sulleness etched into their faces, it appears they will unhappily go along with whatever they're told.
Thliss'Ka steps up to Oni. "My kinfolk will return to Ver-lai, the warlord," he nods to the east, the direction the lizard warrior ran off in. "He is powerful, and rules many hundreds. If the shaman has allied with him, they have a mighty army. Release them, and they will return to fight again."
The lizardman looks at Oni, his reptillian face expressionless.
"We are very close to the water. Shall we stay, or move on?"
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 49/63] d20+12=21 d20+12=31 Wednesday August 29th, 2007 11:48:02 PM
"W-we should g-g-g-go," Vorelle says. She looks anxiously about as the others make their decisions. She does not think they can withstand another such attack.
[Spot 21, Listen 31]
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor) Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:20:31 AM
Theodore rolls his eyes at Berlon's continued teasing concerning the skinny wizard and his lack of aspirations for the throne.
"You're right, of course, Berlon. We do have a problem. What will we do when I must release this spell. I have no doubt we could slaughter these few lizardfolk, but I think we will come up with a better way. As Thliss-Ka has said, if I were to set them free now, they would most likely return to harass us later on."
Theodore then moves his spell to forty feet ahead of the group's path, swinging the colors in a wide berth from Rossa and his crew so there are no temptations to go back on his word.
"Captain Rossa, you are an honorable man. I appreciate your restraint. We, too, have lost a close friend." The wizard reflects briefly on the heroic Jack.
He turns his attention back to the lizardmen in front of him. "If we are ready to continue, I will keep the lizardmen walking ahead of us. Perhaps having them will deter any further attacks."
Theodore speaks to Macaw and sends the raven up through the trees, again. This time, the familiar is to fly ahead of the party to the waiting ship and deliver a message to the crew.
The message is brief: "The Dark Horse Guild is returning to the ship, shortly. A group of lizardmen leads the way. They are prisoners. Do not attack them."
rose Thursday August 30th, 2007 12:16:51 PM
Rose pulls some rope out of her bag. "Why dont we just tie them up and hide them so their friends cant find them? They should be ok for a few days and then Thliss-Ka can come back and rescue them. We shouldnt take them back to dirt city with us, they wont be safe there."
Berlon - AC 20 HP 36/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 18s Thursday August 30th, 2007 1:33:40 PM
Berlon seems unconcerned with the ongoing debate. "Let's keep moving back to the ship. If Theo wants to string them along until we are there, and then release them as far away as possible, that works too."
Shoreline sighted (DM MikeK) Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:20:57 PM
The highly charged emotional aftershock of the battle subsides, and despite some disagreement by Rose, general consensus is for moving on.
Macaw returns to Theo within minutes of leaving, something of surprise. But the mage's familiar assures the man that it found the boat and delivered the message.
Its an odd procession indeed. A swirl of lights, within which eight lizardfolk walk unawares, is followed by Thliss'Ka and seven rescued men, carrying an eighth who didn't quite get away. They in turn are followed and flanked by the experienced and watchful Dark Horse Guild.
Within a minute or two of marching, the swamp gives way to mangrove trees and brackish water. There is no path, and the raised, intertwined roots of the trees make walking across them even more difficult and time consuming than before. Somehow, the entranced lizardfolk manage to continue on without breaking out of the spell or breaking any appendages.
Ten minutes after the arduous march began, it is over. The group finds themselves on the bank of the bay as the sun rises in the east. The Dark Horse, in flatboat form, is pulled close to the shore - perhaps 30' off. On board, a cluster of sailors nervously eye the lizardfolk over the sights of well-aimed crossbows. But they don't fire. A much happier looking Champ wags his tail energetically. But even now, on the brink of a face slobbering homecoming, the hound knows better than to bark out loud.
Vorelle [AC 18; hp 49/63] Friday August 31st, 2007 2:13:23 AM
Vorelle eyes her dog nervously. Just because he isn't barking now doesn't mean he won't start. She hurries to the boat as quickly as possible, taking care to avoid the enraptured lizardfolk.
Oni Friday August 31st, 2007 6:31:05 AM
Oni had used his wand of healing on everyone but those of Rossa's crew. He allowed them to make the makeshift gurney,and carry their comrade out. Rossa needed something to concentrate on. Once the boat is in sight, Oni moves to the wounded man and hels all his wounds.
"On the ship, Tara is in control, Iask you crew members to respect her authority. I expect Captain Rossa to support her as well. We saved you from death, this is what I require of you as payment."
Oni makes sure that Sho'va is healed as well. An empty feeling is stuck in his own craw as he considers the beast. Borrowing a dagger from someone he reaches down and cuts loose the Tear of Eberyon, given to the wolf. Holding the tear in his hand, he casts a spell, and begins to bark and growl.
He releases Sho'va from her oath of companionship. This immenent attack meant bad things for all creatues wild. He releases her to tell the wild wolves of the impending danger to all in the area, and her own pack, miles, even days away. He c annot stand by and allow the creatuires to be caught unawares.
Theodore & Macaw HP 28/29 AC 16 (mage armor) Friday August 31st, 2007 9:38:49 AM
"Now we have a decision to make," Theodore says. He keeps his main focus on the spell as he speaks to the others. "I think if I release the spell and these lizardfolk see crossbows, bows, and unsheathed weapons in the hands of a superior force, they will retreat without a fight. However, I think it would be beneficial to take one or two hostage so we might try to learn the enemy's plans. That might be difficult as any hostile move towards them, such as approaching them with a rope, will break the spell. And I believe they will definitely fight to resist capture. Thoughts?"
Berlon - AC 20 HP 36/44 - Bull's Strength 3m 12s Friday August 31st, 2007 12:22:16 PM
"Get everyone on the ship, and then dismiss the spell once we are at its maximum range. In the unlikely event they still have fight left in them everyone fires upon them. Let's get going."
rose Friday August 31st, 2007 6:15:37 PM
rose waits while everyone decides what they should do.
Vauhwyt Friday August 31st, 2007 10:05:57 PM
Vauhwyt will be among the last to go on ship.
She still thinks that Thliss'Ka should be the one to have a big say int he matter of his kinfolk. Does he know any? Are any of them the sort that might convert to his cause? Should we send a message to this Ver-lai fellow that if he continues to consort with Marteus followers and plan to invade Dirt City, he will pay with his life?
She tells everyone hre thoughts as the party prepares to board the ship.
She adds that she only wants to stay aboard for a night, to recoup resources, then to come back for a second blow.
Nice boat (DM MikeK) Monday September 3rd, 2007 9:41:36 AM
With Dark Horse in flatboat form, Tara is able to manuever close enough to the shore for ropes to be flung acoss. A couple of Rossa's sailors grab them and expertly tie them off, hauling the boat even closer. In rapid order, the boat is snuggled up into the root system of the mangrove, and it becomes possible to board without getting wetter than a tromp through the swamp has already accomplished.
Vorelle leaps across, and reunites with Champ. The dog licks her face and sniffs...well, everywhere, and refuses to be more than half a foot away from the ranger for the rest of the day.
Oni completes the healing on the wounded sailor, and then informs the crew of who is in charge, and the price of their rescue. His statement is met with puzzled looks by the sailors. Rossa stands stunned for a half second or so before recovering. "Accepted," he declares, somewhat formally. The puzzled looks now are focused on him. Rossa waves them to the boat. The sailors embark, most looking at the small flat boat with unhappy surprise. A couple look curiously at Tara, who simply nods to them.
Meanwhile, the black colored centaur has turned to his canine companion for much more unpleasant duty. In a series of gutteral growls, he releases Sho'va. The wolf's ears stand straight up and he cocks his head sideways, considering what has just happened. The scene remains frozen for several long moments, as wolf regards centaur. Finally, the wolf's head ducks, once, and then it turns and silently disappears into the trees.
Rossa is more direct with the navigator as he comes on board, "Tara?" he asks, not quite sure of her identity. The woman nods respectfully, and the former captain of Rossa's Pride exhales in surprise. "Huh", he exclaims. "Well, you sure moved up," he looks around the small boat while adding a more unsure, "I guess."
Tara lets a half-grin escape. "You'd be surprised," she remarks cryptically. The smile leaves as she glances at the covered body and back at Rossa, the unasked question obvious in her features. Rossa looks back at the body sadly. "Darrin", he replies.
A look of relief crosses the navigator's face. She recovers, and nods again to Rossa. "I'm sorry," she says, politely. It is Rossa's turn to nod. Then, he moves off with his crew, most of whom are discussing Dark Horse with Landry, one of the crew. Their opinion is not favorable.
"She's bigger than you think," Landry is saying. The Rossa crew snorts collectively. "Its Wardd's Luck you're still afloat," one offers. "One ten-footer, an' you're underwater. Landry shrugs. "By this time tomorrow, all of you lying end to end won't be able to touch stem nor stern." The declaration draws the collective laughter of the crew.
By the time the conversation is over, Landry has nearly 50sp invested in various bets concerning the size the boat, all of which are contingent on its form in 24 hours.
The rest of the Dark Horse Gang considers the prisoners. Vauhwyt asks Thliss'Ka for his ideas.
"Ssssail and releaasssse," he responds. "I will ssstay and talk with them. Ssssome will go back to Ver-lai. But I think ssssome will come with me."
OOC - DM is trying to figure out time of day. Looks like the attack on fort was a night attack. Therefore, it is dawn. Please note that future night attacks will have more limited visibility than occurred this time around.
Vorelle and Champ Monday September 3rd, 2007 11:16:52 AM
Vorelle pets Champ energetically and laughs off his enthusiastic welcome. Since the group is still in hostile territory, she concentrates on keeping him quiet as the sailors make ready to get underway.
Oni Monday September 3rd, 2007 12:13:01 PM
Oni stands in the water and watches as his companion fades into the jungle. Heart contrite, wishing he could alo take flight into the wildrness. The amasing army in the jungle would mean bad things for all animals near and far. It was only right, hios pack, would need to be notified.
Rossa accepts the new leaders command, although Oni perceives a bit of resentent. Tara probably served Rossa in other times. The man truly needed to be set down a peg or two.
Still no true plan in sight, Oni continues to watch the captives, agreeing with the wisdom of Thliss'ka. He would need loyalty, not traitors. Although their mission was to find and secure the figurehead, now the big problem remained. Could they reach Dirt City in time to warn of the invasion? One would think travel bysea would be faster than overland, but ,agic always tip[ped the scales. Oni and th others, really had no idea about the supposed force going to atack the city.
Master Berlonn always had the right keen advice, Oni would seek out his thoughts. Prince Theo, interesting young man, could be a prince Oni surmises. Shaking his head he had alot to think over.
Vauhwyt Monday September 3rd, 2007 6:03:08 PM
Before the lizard-man chief heads off, Vauhwyt thanks him for his help and lets him know that the Dark Horse Guild may be back in a day or two to attack again.
"These Marteus cultists need to be taken down a notch."
Vauhwyt brings Tara entirely up to date on events that just transpired. Especially, she tells the navigator/acting-captain-when-we-are-away that the city needs to be warned about the possible coming attack. If she returns without us, then it is her duty to report back to all the houses that contributed crew to the ship.
Vauhwyt's preference is to get out of sight of land, rest up, then return for another attack. Once again, Tara and crew would have orders to wait a day or two, then sail off without us. Thoughts?
Theodore & Macaw Monday September 3rd, 2007 9:37:45 PM
Theodore boards the boat, maintaining his concentration on the spell. He waits until everyone else is on board, then calls out to Thliss-Ka.
"Let me know when to release the spell!"
When the lizardman gives the go ahead, Theodore will cease his hold on the spell. He gives a short huff and wipes his forhead before aiming his crossbow at an enemy lizardman, ready for a hostile action.
Posting Report for 8/27/07 Monday September 3rd, 2007 9:48:03 PM
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DM MikeK XXXXX Berlon XXXXX Oni XXXOX Rose OXXXX Theodore XXXXX Vauhwyt XXXXX Vorelle XXXXX
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Berlon - AC 20 HP 36/44 Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:28:01 AM
Berlon seems uninterested in the scene unfolding on the ship, and rather more intent on catching up on a quick forty winks, and then preparing for his morning devotions.
Lizardfolk debate (DM MikeK) Tuesday September 4th, 2007 7:33:40 PM
The Dark Horse Guild board the increasingly cramped flatboat. Theo struggles to keep his concentration, but manages. At Oni's signal, Tara calls for the Dark Horse to be pulled back. Sailors strain at oars, and the boat glides stubbornly back into the bay.
After a bit, Thliss'Ka raises an arm, and the mage releases the spell.
The lizardfolk shake their heads and turn on Thliss'Ka, who discusses the situation. They are too far away to hear, and likely speaking draconic anyway. But the discussions appear to be heated, and involve a lot of sword waving on the part of the hero's ally. The biggest lizardman in the audience steps forward, and the discussion becomes more pointed, and eventually degrades into a duel of some sort. Thliss'Ka proceeds to beat the stuffing out of his antagonist, while the rest simply watch.
When its over, one of the group grabs the unconscious lizardman and retreats into the swamp. The rest kneel in front of Thliss'Ka.
It is dawn, and everyone needs a lot sleep.
Tara asks Oni whether or not to pick up Thliss'Ka - "we don't have room for all of those things", and whether or not to put out to sea, and whether or not to make for Dirt City.
Vorelle and Champ Wednesday September 5th, 2007 12:19:23 AM
Now that there is some distance between them and the shoreline, Champ has begun his new favorite pastime, barking at Mookie.
Vorelle stifles a yawn. She has been up all night, but she resolves to stay alert for a few more hours. Spellcasters should rest first, she thinks.
Oni Wednesday September 5th, 2007 12:49:12 AM
Oni waits to hear the suggestions of the other members of the party. He figured it would not take all of them to return to Dirt City with the news. But he doesnt want to be stranded either. Patience, wait to see what the otherstink.
Theodore & Macaw Wednesday September 5th, 2007 9:03:07 AM
"I think it would be prudent to ask these lizardfolk what they know of the attack on Dirt City, before we go. Depending on their information, we can better decide what to do next."
Theodore looks at Tara. "Would you be kind enough to take us back to shore for a few minutes?"
Vauhwyt Wednesday September 5th, 2007 1:00:07 PM
The liontaur repeats her opinion that the ship should put off-shore, resume full size, and the party should rest up. Then go back to fight more.
Let the ship wait a day or two, then sail for home with news.
rose Wednesday September 5th, 2007 2:22:24 PM "Dont call people things." Rose says when she hears what is being said. "Although I do think we should question the lizardfolk about the attack."
Berlon Wednesday September 5th, 2007 5:28:55 PM
Making sure to heal everyone up with his remaining spells (2 2nds, a 3rd and a 4th if it matters) before he retires for the night.
"We can make a token offer to Thliss-Ka, but I am sure he is fine for now. I have a feeling he's back in charge."
With that he will begin his morning devotions and leave the debating to the others.
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