DM George d20+27=41 d20+20=23 d20+15=24 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 9:54:09 PM
OOC Everyone take another minute off your spells.
Xenia shoots her wand four more times and finally wipes away the dangerous rune that she knows is so dangerous to her companions. Strangely she doesn't call out for her friends to tell them it is safe but decides to keep braving the dangers on her own.
She moves foward past the scarred stone piller and farther down the tunnel. She sees something glinting up ahead and another tunnel off to the right. As she keeps moving forward, she suddenly feels better. A hidden weight on her shoulders is gone. Not sure what happened but she likes it.
What is that glinting ahead. Xenia sees that they are mirrors. She can see herself reflected in them. Dozens of mirrors catch the light and reflect it throughout the caves. Xenia stops suddenly because she sees herself stepping from one of them. Her mirror image then slips into the shadows and disappears.
Everyone else just waits outside for their friend's death.
Belkior - Sub/Al Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:02:16 PM
"There's nothing we can do until she returns. I know it's dangerous, but we need that information. She isn't moving at the moment, but I haven't felt anything bad from her. Lets wait another minute before we move or try and call her back."
Active Effects Fly - 60' foot fly (good), 4.4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Sanctuary - Will DC 17, 10 rounds Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.3 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.3 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.3 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.3 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.3 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.3 minutes Sanctuary - 10 rounds
Xenia (AC22, HP 62/63) d20+17=32 d20+21=38 d20+16=25 Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:28:42 PM
Something feels good. No. Maybe not good, but not so bad. Thinking with a rogue's mind, that can only mean that the thing that hit her before has lifted at just this place.
And, a'course this place is just the place where the Mirror Magic starts. Xenia fixes the image of her current location in her mind. This could be important stuff. But now she's gotta live to get that information back with Mirror Girl out there somewhere. You can figure if she's a Mirror Xenia that she can do everything that she can. But what she don't got is the guys to back her up. She ain't got Belkie's Airwalking. She ain't got Angus' Invisibility. None of that. And it's being part of a group, having guys to back you up that makes you better.
But how to get back? If she's out of the Bad Area, then going back into the Bad Area might hit her again, just like it did Wynn. The rogue thinks furiously. Dragon's lair. How would a dragon get through? Maybe it's tuned to the dragon somehow. Somehow. What's a dragon like? Think like a dragon. What's a dragon like? Dragons are ... EVIL. But how do you be evil?
From desperation, Xenia turns to the skill she's learned with Magic Stuff. Be Evil. Be Evil. Xenia turns and flees. Relying on Angus' Invisibility to cover her, she strives simply to get back to the others.
"There's a big long trap that'll hurt you running from the tunnel opening for ninty a hundred feet!" Getting the info back to the guys. "When it lets up, there's an alcove of mirrors straight ahead. Thirty by thirty. It makes a copy of you." That's what's important now. Getting the info back. "Before the alcove, tunnel turns right. Dunno what's there. There's a Copy Xenia loose out here! Look out for her!"
At the mouth of the tunnel, the invisible rogue whirls, turning back the direction she had fled. With keen keen eyes, she watches the shadows for her counterpart.
Rolls and Actions UMD 32 to emulate Evil Alignment Spot 38, Listen 25
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Invisibility 4/7 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, 9/12 minutes, Bag of tricks 10 min
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible Tuesday August 14th, 2007 10:39:02 PM
Angus takes the time to fly to the cave mouth and 25 feet above it before he points at Belkior "Information is necessary but the anticipation is killing me. Keep close watch on our girl. At this rate we will have to fall back as out spells wear off."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 4/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 4/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)4/110 minutes Protection from Evil 2.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 2.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 1.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Role Call - ADM Scott the Southern Wednesday August 15th, 2007 8:33:42 AM
Almost forgot again...
Lang XXXXX Syr XXXXX Bin XXXXX Wynn XXXXX Belkior XXOXX Xenia XXXXX Angus XXXOX
Al - OoC Wednesday August 15th, 2007 10:39:46 AM
Xenia's post is up.
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) d20+13=20 d20+6=11 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 11:38:22 AM
A Copy? Of Xenia? Wynn draws his bow. A copy of Xenia. The bard nocks an arrow and draws the fletching back to his ear.
Can he shoot her? How will he know the real from the false? In the split second heat of combat, how can he be sure?
He holds the shot ready, but a tremor runs up his arm. The tunnel fills his vision, but his vision blurs.
Rolls and Actions Ready Attack Hit AC20 Spot 11
Active Spells: Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 108/110 min, Keen Edge 48/50 min, Fly 5 min
Spells 0 Level (3/3): DC 14 Level 1 (4/4): DC 15 Level 2 (2/3): DC 16 Level 3 (1/1): DC 17
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) d20+8=23 Wednesday August 15th, 2007 1:44:07 PM
Bin continues his watch of the sky's and the hole.
Actions: Spot surroundings: 23
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Wynn Wednesday August 15th, 2007 2:32:05 PM
[OOC I'm back and ready to take over Wynn again. Thanks for filling in Al. - Bob]
Syr Wednesday August 15th, 2007 9:19:36 PM
Syr listens as Angus relays Xenia's message to the group and looks up in anticipation. The anxiety is slowly building and he taps his foot impatiently happy for once that he isn't rushing in.
(OOC: Message has to be relayed correct?)
Active Spells- Aid-45/70 protect from evil 42/70, message, stoneskin 37/70, Airwalk 85.7 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.7 mins
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday August 15th, 2007 10:17:31 PM
Lang sighs as he waits with Syr.
Spells: Longstrider: 176/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 106/110 minutes Aid (from Archon; +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hp's): 1/3 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Bin Thursday August 16th, 2007 2:39:21 PM
Here for report.
DM George Thursday August 16th, 2007 3:22:04 PM
Sorry guys, I am at work and can't post from here. My home pc is in the shop and I won't get it back until tomorrow. I apologize for the delay but Nellie had her baby yesterday and can't fill the breach. I will try to post a couple of times over the weekend to make up for it.
Xenia - OoC Thursday August 16th, 2007 3:39:01 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
Had a baby ...
Can't fill the breech ...
That's a good one.
Bin ooc Thursday August 16th, 2007 4:23:42 PM
That is funny.
Belkior Thursday August 16th, 2007 9:25:00 PM
... continues to fret and worry over Xenia.
Bin ooc Friday August 17th, 2007 12:32:25 PM
Just a reminder to George and Al, I will be gone this weekend and all of next week. Al- I will attempt to post while I am away, but if you do not see a post from me by 12:00 noon, Woldian time, then please post for me. I think that's around 9:00AM in Wyoming. Feel free to post this weekend as well, if George wants to catch up and you have the time. See you all soon.
DM George 12d6(4+2+3+5+3+1+5+2+4+2+4+6)=41 d20+27=34 d20=10 Friday August 17th, 2007 10:49:05 PM
Xenia whirls away and re-enters the area of "badness" and clenches in pain. (ooc Xenia takes 41 points of damage unless she makes a DC will save of 22. Take half if you make the save) She screams her warnings to the group and whirls around to scan the area. She is shocked to see herself or someone who looks a lot like her, slinking along the wall in the shadows holding a wand at the ready.
The rest of the group doesn't do anything but prepare for attack, but Wynn is concerned on who to attack. Another Xenia? The possiblilites pop into his mind but he quickly shakes his head and tells himself, "Bad Wynn"
Lang waits on the ground wondering why his friends can't get him up there. What happened to the spellusers of the group?
What will happen next? Will Xenia fight alone or will her friends come to her aid.
(ooc Guys, I would like to include more of you but your not doing anyting. Can't any of you think of a way to get Lang up with you? I can think of some and I am not that smart. If everyone posts tomorrow, I will post again for tomorrow night.)
Xenia - OoC Friday August 17th, 2007 10:59:44 PM
What about the Alignment emulation? Wouldn't that reduce the damage?
Is this a serious question? Your trying to think like the dragon so you think your alignment is going to change? Doubt it! George
See Matt's Private note for details. "Thinking like a dragon is just the IC justification for it. If you look at the Rolls, there's a UMD roll to Emulate an Alignment. -- Al
Really. I have never even heard of it. What do you guys do? Memorize the core books?. Will look into it George
Xenia (AC22, HP 21/63) d20+8=19 d20+19=28 Saturday August 18th, 2007 11:45:05 AM
It had been a longshot. And from the pain that had shot through Xenia's body, the longshot had not paid out. Her nerves are still alive with the pain as she draws another scroll, but for now, her only thought is to save the guys from Mirror Copy Girl.
"Eat this!" Xenia reads the scroll and points at her duplicate and both girls are revealed plain as the daylight in the mouth of the cave. Xenia stands five feet over the ground on her Air Walking spell, the action of the spell removing both her Invisibility and revealing her position in shadow. The Mirror Duplicate stands where she sneaks, illuminated in green Faerie Fire.
Rolls and Actions Will 19 UMD 28 vs DC21 for scroll of Faerie Fire
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (10/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
JimF Saturday August 18th, 2007 8:57:21 PM
OOC: We need a map. Where are the two Xenia's in respect to the rest of everyone? What are the distances?
Jim/Angus
George Sunday August 19th, 2007 3:02:03 PM
Sorry guys, we are going to have to wing it without a map until Nellie gets back. I lost the base map when they fixed my computer. I will try and be percise in my descriptions and we will have to try our best.
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OOC: George, then give us a general description of the distances to the two Xenia's so that we can calculate distance for spells and melee.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin d20+6=22 d20+3=16 d20+8=24 d20+18=38 Sunday August 19th, 2007 5:30:04 PM
The halfling cleric looks down at his companions far below, trying to think of how they might get up here. When Belkior really considers it, how exactly did the evil cleric make this place? Did the cleric of Ga'al modify the dragon's den, or did it make it some other way. While he's waiting for news from inside, Belkior drifts closer to the rock wall to examine it. After a couple seconds exmaination, he should be able to tell if there is anyway for the people below to climb the cliff. Spot = 22, Search (untrained) = 16, Spellcraft = 24, Will save (in case illusion masks anything) = 38, natural 20
Active Effects Fly - 60' foot fly (good), 4.3 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.2 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.2 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.2 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.2 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.2 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.2 minutes
Bin -Sub/Al (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) Sunday August 19th, 2007 8:28:43 PM
"There's nothing there that would hide from a True Seeing spell, Belkior."
"Come out, Xenia. Angus has suggested that we leave and make them come to us. I have to agree. What reason do we have to walk into such a heavily fortified lair?" The protector of Domi shakes his head. "What reason would this priest of Ga'al have to fortify the entrance to this cave to this extent?" He considers his own costly spells and then the cost of the Forbiddance alone.
"They must have some powerful enemies in this region. Maybe we could contact some of them. This couldn't be just for us, could it? We only arrived two days ago. And against most threats the climb to the tunnel would be daunting enough, not to mention the dragon."
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
DM George Sunday August 19th, 2007 9:51:52 PM
Was hoping to post but with only three posts for the weekend, guess I will wait until tomorrow.
Lang & Sunshine Sunday August 19th, 2007 10:48:47 PM
Lang and Sunshine wait at the bottom. At least there isn't any yelling and screaming going on.
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) d20+13=21 d20+8=15 d6=6 d6=5 d20+14=16 Monday August 20th, 2007 7:40:41 AM
Wynn watches as Xenia's spell illuminates her mirror image. With a short prayer to Waard, he looses two arrows, hoping that he has picked the right target [Hit AC=21 and 15 for 6 and 5 HP ]
[OOC I am assuming Wynn saw the real Xenia become visible and that he could correctly deduce that the Xenia enwrapped in Faerie fire is the false one. [Int=16]
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible Monday August 20th, 2007 8:57:54 AM
ooc: What is the total elasped time? I have lost track with the recent delay.
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Angus sees Xenia appear and cast her spell on the second Xenia. The invisible Angus asks the now visible Xenia "Where did you and I first meet? This is a test."
Angus will drop 30 feet to be below the lip of the cave.
To everyone else "Lets meet up with Lang and Syr at the bottom and figure out what plan B will be. We kill the Xenia double if she pursues."
Angus holds off casting spells as he can not seem to judge the distance to either Xenia.
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 4/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 4/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)4/110 minutes Protection from Evil 2.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 2.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 1.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Xenia (AC22, HP 21/63) - 2nd Post Monday August 20th, 2007 9:30:25 AM
"In the Giggling Ghost," the rogue shoots back over her shoulder, Copy Girl taking all her attention for the moment. "You were playing your flute, and you hailed to me in Elf."
The rest is sorta not good for saying in fronta Wynn right here and right now, so it goes unsaid.
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (10/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Syr Monday August 20th, 2007 4:05:05 PM
Syr watches Lang's flank patiently as the ranger peers up at the others.
Active Spells- Aid-44/70 protect from evil 41/70, message, stoneskin 36/70, Airwalk 85.6 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.6 mins
Role Call - ADM Scott the Southern d100=11 Monday August 20th, 2007 4:16:42 PM
Syr XXXOX Lang XXXOX Wynn XXXOX Xenia XXXOX Belkior XXXOX Bin XXXOX Angus XXXOX
a missed DM post obviously... something trivial about a baby or something... Congrats!
DM George d20+6=26 12d6(2+6+1+6+1+2+1+4+6+3+2+1)=35 d20+14=30 d6=1 Monday August 20th, 2007 7:06:39 PM
Xenia casts her faire fire on her counter part and answers personal questions from Angus.
Wynn instinctually knows his true love and shoots the counter Xenia with 2 arrows wounding her.
Belkior examines the cliff face and sees faint hand holds which have been cut into the face. It would be a tough climb but it could be done.
Bin wonders at all of the defenses. Why would the clerics of Ga'al go to all of this trouble? What is their motivation?
The rest of the group waits for Xenia to come out hoping to flee and come back when things are more to their liking.
****************************************** The fairie fired Xenia charges forward wincing in pain as she enters the forbiddence. She stabs at Xenia and hits her but doesn't do much damage. 1 point of damage
Xenia, Wynn and Faire fired Xenia are all now in sight of the group that is flying by the cave entrance.
Question Monday August 20th, 2007 7:35:22 PM
George,
What are the distances to the characters? How far are we away? It is difficult to pick a spell if I do not know the distance?
Is the duplicate Xenia in range to attack anyone else? Xenia's character has plenty of tricks up its sleeve?
Jim
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+16=23 d20+28=45 Monday August 20th, 2007 9:21:08 PM
"She's an easy shot." Xenia says, ignoring the prick of the rapier. She tumbles out of reach and then vanishes into the shadows. "Hit her," Xenia says from out of the shadows. She does not even pretend to conceal the sound of her movements. "You want me, Copy Girl, come and find me."
The rogue circles around to a place behind the metal bar atop which hangs the triangle bell.
Rolls and Actions Tumble 23 vs DC15 Hide 45
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (9/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Bin -Sub/Al (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) Monday August 20th, 2007 9:27:25 PM
"Come out of there, Xenia," Bin says. But the cleric finds that there is little else he can do to otherwise help.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin d20+10=27 Monday August 20th, 2007 10:44:34 PM
The halfling cleric watches the battle between the two Xenia's with interest. Obviously, one of the two is the half-elf that Belkior has adventured with for the last period and the other has somehow been magically created. But, for the life of him, Belkior cannot figure it out.
Instead, the halfling cleric tries calling to Syr and Lang down below about the handholds. If they can't hear him, Belkior descends as far as he can with the Fly spell.
Actions Double Move - descend 80 feet
Active Effects Fly - 60' foot fly (good), 4.2 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.1 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5.1 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.1 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.1 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.1 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118.1 minutes
Wynn (AC24, 69/69HP) d20+13=19 d20+8=20 d6=4 d6=5 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 7:34:07 AM
Wynn shifts slightly to improve his angle of attack and fires two more arrows at the imposter [Hit AC=19 & 20 for 4 and 5 HP respectively].
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:52:53 AM
OOC: What is the elasped time on spells? What is the distance to the copy Xenia?
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Angus summons an air elemental to assist is dispatching the copy Xenia as it keeps him invisible.
As Angus drops down 120 feet he calls to his fellows "Lets move out and figure out plan b as this place is too defended. Lets finds some ground that meets our needs. I do not want to fight copies of me, Syr or Lang or any of us."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 4/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 4/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)4/110 minutes Protection from Evil 2.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 2.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 1.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
DM George Supplimental post Tuesday August 21st, 2007 11:37:49 AM
Xenia's copy is at the mouth of the cave approximately 30-40' away from Angus. Your spells are down 3 minutes 2 rounds.
Syr (Ac 27/26 HP 101/86) Tuesday August 21st, 2007 12:18:29 PM
At the sound of commotion, the elf glances up at the other Shields, "Uhoh, looks like trouble. I'm heading back up. You might want to try those handholds that Belkior's yelling about? It's too bad Sunshine is too big for me to carry easily." Syr begins his ascent of the hill once again.
Active Spells- Aid-44/70 protect from evil 41/70, message, stoneskin 36/70, Airwalk 85.6 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.6 mins
Lang & Sunshine Tuesday August 21st, 2007 8:29:20 PM
Go ahead Syr, I'll wait here.
Lang waits with Sunshine. He does not want to get caught on the cliff face if the dragon shows up.
DM George d20+20=39 d20+12=31 d6=5 15d6(1+1+2+4+4+3+5+2+6+5+6+4+3+1+3)=50 d20+15=25 Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:27:42 PM
Xenia moves away taunting her double moving to the cave entrance by the doorbell. You are right by the edge of the cliff. The bell is outside the cave entrance on the wall.
Angus calls for a retreat and to cover it summons and air elemental to attack next round.
Lang decides he doesn't want to risk climbing the wall while a dragon might be about.
Syr starts airwalking back up the side of the mountain calling for Lang to follow.
Belkior calls down to the others about the handholds and sees Syr moving towards him.
Wynn takes a couple of shots at his loves look alike but can't seem to bring himself to cause such a vision of loveliness harm and misses both times.
Binn also calls for a general retreat but is frustrated at his lack of being able to do anything.
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Xenia (copy) looks around for Xenia real and can't find her so she does the next best thing. She attacks Xenia's lover. She dances forward all a flame and stabs Wynn for 5 points of damage (Hit ac 31)
Xenia then sees the cleric come around the corner and watches as he casts a spell. The cleric is about 50' back in the cave on the left(west) side hugging the wall. He casts flame strike on Wynn. Wynn takes 25 points of damage unless he makes a reflex save dc 21. If he makes the save, he then takes 12 points of damage. (Wynn has resist energy on, but I didn't know that by looking at your post. You must post your current spells and durations. In the future, if you don't, you don't have the spell on. Consider yourself warned)
The copy Xenia sees the flame strike coming and deftly dodges aside taking no damage.
Al - OoC Tuesday August 21st, 2007 9:37:59 PM
Wynn should have hit once. The Fake Xenia is at -2 to AC because she Charged last round.
Also, I was under the impression that Wynn was up above the ground some and out of the reach of the Fake Xenia. I'm getting tired of not knowing where everyone is until you make it up, George.
Yes your right Al, Xenia's ac was down by 2 and he scored one hit. Sorry for my mistake.
Only post I have of Wynn's location was back on Aug 8th and he is hoving in the air but never gave a height. Yes I am frustated by the lack of a map as well. Hoping Nellie comes back soon. She told me she would only be gone a couple of days but guess she is enjoying mohterhood. I she doesn't get back in the next few days, I will remake a map to the best of my ability. Unfortunately I lost the map making program when I had my computer fixed, so it will have to be in a different format. Not gonna bothter though until I know what your plans are. Looks like you are leaving.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Tuesday August 21st, 2007 10:10:39 PM OOC - I can't tell from the DM post whether Belkior needs to ascend back to the cave entrance. So, two options for your consideration.
Option 1 - If Belkior has to ascend The halfling cleric returns to the tunnel entrance, trying to cover as many of his companions with his Magic Circle as he can.
Option 2 - If Belkior doesn't have to move The halfling cleric sees the Ga'alian step out and cast a spell at Wynn. Hoping to keep the opponent off balance, Belkior casts a simple spell in his general direction. A circle of Silence envelopes the Ga'alian. Who knows, maybe Xenia can use the spell effects too?
Actions - Option 1 Double Move - descend 80 feet
Actions - Option 2 Standard - cast Silence, centred on a point in space beside the Ga'alian (20 ft radius)
Active Effects Fly - 40' foot fly (good), 4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 118 minutes
Syr pointed out the hand holds before you did your action so I will keep you up at the cave height and allow you to cast your spell. George
Bin -Sub/Al (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) d20+10=24 4d8(8+2+5+3)+9=27 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:23:36 AM
Bin does not hesitate. Flying up to a point just over Wynn, he braces for the effect that had harmed Wynn and Xenia as they had entered. After fighting off the worst of it, the Protector of Domi casts a spell, healing Wynn of his hurts from the side furthest from the false copy of Xenia.
OoC: Delay until after Wynn's Post.
Rolls and Actions Will Save 24 vs Forbiddance CCW on Wynn, Heal 27hp
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+23=35 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 11:37:37 AM
Wynn ... The dark rogue burns to fly at her Copy Double, rip her hair out, pound her face, and beat her head. But the rest of the guys are there. They'll take her on. A sense of relief and grattitude floods the rogue as she see's Bin enter the Bad Area and heal Wynn.
She's got a different job.
Speeding though the air, Xenia creeps on the Cleric Guy, moving right up next to him. At one point, things get really quiet. Must be magic.
Rolls and Actions Double Move toward Cleric (But will not exit the Forbiddance.) Hide 35 (w/-5 penalty for full movement)
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (9/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible d20+4=17 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 1:05:43 PM
ooc; How damaged is copy girl? Can we tell?
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Angus rises 30 feet so that he is now 90 feet from the cave mouth. Angus sends hi elemental to attack and hopefully distract copy girl.
Air Elemental Slam attack.
AC 17 - Miss, Copy girls red hair is awhirl as the elemental attacks
ooc: Please place the AE as you see fit
The invisible Angus calls up to his shield mates "Are we going or staying? We can leave copy girl behind as she take take all of her time climbing down." Angus knows it will take Syr and him time to get back to the cave mouth and Lang is stuck down below.
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 4/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 4/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)4/110 minutes Protection from Evil 2.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 2.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 1.6/3 minutes AE - 1/10 rounds
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Jim, You told me your summoning an air elemental. I have no idea which size, what level spell you did, how long it lasts, ac hps nothing. You didn't list it on your sheet. Makes it very tough to DM. I have to make assumptions. I believe you used a 5th level spell but next time it isn't listed on your post, it won't be there. Your one warning is given.
Syr (Ac 27/26 HP 101/86) Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 8:40:49 PM
He nods at Lang, "Your call but why don't I tie a rope around your waist to speed things up? Between me dragging you and the handholds, you should be able to go up that wall at almost normal pace. I have a feeling you will be needed. The dragon's emergence might be slowed by that wall Belk put up. Of course, he may not even be IN the cave." The elf drops the rope down to Lang and continues his ascent.
Active Spells- Aid-43/70 protect from evil 40/70, message, stoneskin 35/70, Airwalk 85.5 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.5 mins
Wynn (AC24, 58/69HP) Resist Energy(fire), Fly, Keen Edge d20+10=25 d20+13=21 d6=5 d20+8=13 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:12:17 PM
Wynn deftly sidesteps the main column of fire [Reflex=25] and absorbs a portion of the remaining magic [Resist Energy absorbs 6 of remaining 12 HP as 6 is divine fire and not affected by resist fire]. Alas he is unable to avoid the blade of his lover's copy.
The bard hastily moves up and away from his tormentor (5' shift) and releases two more arrows at Xenia's strangely animated reflection [Hit Ac=21 and 13 for 5 HP].
[OOC edited previous post as I failed to account for reduction of 5 for atk with second swing]
Lang & Sunshine Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 9:27:30 PM
Lang holds his position. He thinks something must be happening as the Shields are moving back to the opening.
Spells: Longstrider: 175/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 105/110 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
DM George 12d6(3+6+1+2+1+3+2+5+6+3+5+3)=40 12d6(5+3+4+5+3+2+6+2+5+3+4+1)=43 d20+1=11 d20+20=33 d20=12 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:43:31 PM
Belkior casts his silence at the cleric effectively shutting him up.
Xenia creeps up on the cleric ready to do some nasty things to him if she can get the chance. Xenia notices that the face of the cleric is covered in some kind of skull mask.
Angus sends his elemental in to attack but it hits the forbiddence and puffs out of existance. (ooc rolled its save and it failed. Angus then climbs to within 90' of the cave entrance
Wynn took 12 points of damage. Total of 50, made save so he only took 25...half was fire which he didn't take any thanks to his resist fire spell. The other half is spiritual which was 12 points total. Please adjust hitpoints
Wynn floats up 5' and shoots twice missing both times. Please also list durations of spells...thanks
Bin flies into the cave and over to Bin. He steels himself for the pain and only takes half damage from the spell. Bin takes 21 points of damage from the forbiddence. He then cures Wynn for all of his damage.
Syr is trying to help Lang but Lang wants nothing to do with it and Syr moves away from the bugbear.
******************************************** The flaming copy of Xenia growls in frustration as Wynn flies out of range. She winces when she sees the elemental coming and grins when it puffs out of existance. She scans the area looking for her target but again can't find her.
She pulls out a potion and swallows it down.
The cleric moves away down the tunnel away from the group. Xenia gets an AOO but the cleric disapears around that corner to the right that she noticed before.
Figure that 3 1/2 minutes are off the durations...thanks
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+28=47 Wednesday August 22nd, 2007 10:59:42 PM
Well phooey on you.
The rogue returns back up the cave to kill off Copy Girl and pull back with the rest.
"He ran off," Xenia calls to the others as soon as she clears the Really Quiet Area. Without even an attempt at masking the sound she makes, the Dark Rogue approaches the mouth of the tunnel where her Mirror Twin stands.
Rolls and Actions Hide 47 (30ft move at 1/2 speed)
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (8/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Thursday August 23rd, 2007 12:05:14 AM
The halfling cleric waits while his companions deal with the copy of Xenia. Belkior intends on staying here, outside the tunnel entrance, until his companions are ready to leave. While he is waiting for the others to exit, he moves beside the bell hanging on the wall. After casting a Detect Magic spell and scanning it in case it was magically trapped, Belkior begins removing the bell and ringer.
Actions Move (if > 5 ft needed) Standard - cast Detect Magic
Active Effects Detect Magic Fly - 40' foot fly (good), 1.5 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.5 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 5 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.5 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.5 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.5 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 117.9 minutes Detect Magic
Syr (AC27/26 HP 108/86) Thursday August 23rd, 2007 12:52:16 AM
Syr moves up to floating 10' from the cave entrance and peers inside. Glancing up and over his shoulder, he whispers to Angus via the message spell, "What's the plan boss?"
Active Spells- Aid-42/70 protect from evil 39/70, message, stoneskin 34/70, Airwalk 85.4 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.4 mins
Bin -Sub/Al (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:40:38 AM
"HOLD!" Bin raises the symbol of Domi and gestures in the direction of the doppleganger of Xenia.
Then the protector of Domi flies down next to her, light hammer in hand.
Rolls and Actions Cast Hold Person On False Xenia /Will Save vs DC17 or be Held for 9 rounds
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Angus Thursday August 23rd, 2007 1:26:18 PM
OOC: I did not list the AE in my post as I was not even sure he could attack, not having a map and not knowing where the copy girl was or the forbiddance. We have a map, but I am now do not have an elemental.
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Angus continues to fly up using a double move and he is now only 30 feet below the lip of the cave and still invisible. "It is foolish to press as we are at such a disavantage. Lets fall back and regroup."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 4/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 4/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)4/110 minutes Protection from Evil 2.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 2.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 1.6/3 minutes AE - 1/10 rounds
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Jim, your elemental failed its saving throw when it entered the forbiddence last round. Took more damage than it had and died.
Lang & Sunshine Thursday August 23rd, 2007 7:58:48 PM
Lang continues to keep watch of the opening and for the dragon..
Spells: Longstrider: 175/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 105/110 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
DM George d3=3 d20+7=13 d20+7=25 d20+20=28 d20+12=22 Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:01:10 PM
Xenia starts to move back to the group heading in the direction of her double.
Belkior heads towards the outside wall of the cave and detects magic on the triangle bell. He doesn't see any magic associated with it. (For clarification, the bell is hanging of the side of the cliff on a hook near the entrance. You would have to lean out of the cave to ring it. It isn't in the forbiddence)
Syr still airwalking up the mountain closes the gap and is close to the rim. he waits for instructiosn from Angus.
Bin casts his hold person spell on the glowing Xenia which keeps her in place. She failed her save and is held.
Angus gets closer to the cave and again calls for a retreat.
Lang waits patiently scanning the sky for trouble but still not willing to try and climb the side of the mountain during possible combat.
****************************************** Glowing Xenia on her turn struggles against the hold person but is held fast.
Nothing happens with the cleric or the dragon this round.
Xenia - OoC Thursday August 23rd, 2007 9:42:10 PM
That's not right. You don't get two Will Saves in one round. Fake Xenia gets a single Will Save. It is made on her turn. And she fails it.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:00:00 PM
The halfling cleric works away on the bell and clanger, trying to remove them. If nothing else, it will serve as a souvenir for Belkior and his companions. But, more likely, it will stop the cleric from summoning the dragon.
Actions Full - Remove bell from cliff wall
Active Effects Detect Magic Fly - 40' foot fly (good), 1.4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.4 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 4.9 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.4 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.4 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.4 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 117.8 minutes Detect Magic
DM George supplimental post Thursday August 23rd, 2007 10:50:34 PM
reread the hold person spell and you are right, breaking free is a full round action so she wouldn't be able to attack Wynn. Changing the post now. Did ask the question on the rules board when she gets another save.
Angus Friday August 24th, 2007 8:17:22 AM
Angus give a big invisible smile and calls out "Nice work Bin. Lets grab copy girl, tie her up and get out of here. Plan B needs lots of work."
Angus make the final 30 foot rise and is now just below the lip of the cave. Angu sees Belkior looking over the clanger "Good idead Belkior. Take it or disable it as we leave."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 5/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 5/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)5/110 minutes Protection from Evil 3.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 3.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 2.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+17=27 d3=1 5d6(6+5+2+6+4)=23 Friday August 24th, 2007 8:55:34 AM
The dark rogue comes charging out of the shadows.
"Gonna sock you one good." *POW* Xenia lands a punch against her copy double. And right in a place that you know has gotta hurt.
Rolls and Actions Attack Hit AC27 (Unarmed +4 Paralyzed, +2 Charge) Damage 1hp + 23Sneak = 24hp Non-Lethal Damage
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (7/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Syr AC 27/26 HP 108/86 Friday August 24th, 2007 4:21:25 PM
Coming up beside the mouth of the cave, Syr glances in briefly before rising 10' above it and to the side. Aware of the spell that affects those that enter, he looks to the others for more guidance.
Active Spells- Aid-41/70 protect from evil 38/70, message, stoneskin 33/70, Airwalk 85.3 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.3 mins
Angus (second illegal post) Friday August 24th, 2007 4:59:06 PM
The invisible Angus calls out to Syr in his indecision "It will hurt, but we will leave and get you fixed up. Go in an pound copy girl unconcious. We could use the prisioner,so be nice when you beat on her."
Wynn (AC24, 58/69HP) Resist Energy(fire), Fly, Keen Edge d20+6=22 Friday August 24th, 2007 11:02:01 PM
The bard takes a moment to shoulder his bow before advancing on Xenia's double, drawing his sword as he goes. "Nice work everyone!" he speaks softly and keeps an eye out for the missing cleric. [Spot=22]
Bin -Sub/Al (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) d20+14=29 d20+9=23 d4+2=5 d4+2=6 Saturday August 25th, 2007 7:23:42 AM
Before the False Xenia can recover from his spell, Bin rings her bell twice with his hammer.
Rolls and Actions Hit AC27, AC23, Damage 5+6= 11hp
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.6 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.6 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.6 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.6 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.6 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.6 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
DM George Saturday August 25th, 2007 11:43:26 AM
OOC Excuse the quick post folks but it is Fantasy Football weekend and I have 12 guys showing up in 20 minutes for a day long draft.
Belkior takes down the triangle and its striker easily but has to leave the metal arm which is bolted to the outside stone wall. Will take several minutes to get it off if you want it.
Bin and Xenia gang up on copy Xenia and beat her to unconciousness. She falls to the ground thanks to the impact of the blows.
Syr thinks about moving into the cave and is encouraged to by Angus while Lang and Sunshine get stiff necks from looking to the skies waiting for a dragon to appear.
Wynn lands (making an assumption here) and shoulders his bow and draws his sword while looking around. He doesn't see anything.
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Nothing noticable seems to happen this round from any opposition.
Angus Saturday August 25th, 2007 12:56:05 PM
Angus is pleased to see copy girl drop. "Secure copy girl well and lets get our of here. I will cover us as we fall back or until I become visible and no longer a pixie."
Angus will be happy to find better ground for a battle. That cleric set up too many traps. There would be nothing left of us one we found him.
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 5/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 5/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)5/110 minutes Protection from Evil 3.6/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 3.6/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 2.6/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Lang & Sunshine Sunday August 26th, 2007 11:52:23 AM
Lang and Sunshine watch for the dragon.
Spells: Longstrider: 175/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 105/110 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows Potion of Rage Great Sword
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) Sunday August 26th, 2007 10:32:05 PM
"She's gonna be out for a bit."
Xenia gets her arms up under Copy Girl's and looks to drag her away.
"Hey Wynn, can you help me with Me here? If she's anything like I am, bets she's got some good stuff on her. Potions and scrolls and stuff. Maybe sump'in we can use."
"Fram it." Xenia lets the dead weight of her double sag a bit and takes a break from the pain that wracks her body. "Dunno what it is in the first part of the cave here, but sure is an owee."
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (7/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Syr Monday August 27th, 2007 1:11:22 AM
Syr walks down to the entrance and gets ready to go in until he hears Angus' order to abort. Looking inside, he sees Xenia and Wynn dragging something. He waits by the entrance until they come out. Doing a double take at the face, he asks Wynn quietly, "Are you sure we have the right one?"
After awaiting the bard's reply he hoists the unconcious body on his shoulders and starts the journey back down. Looking down at his belt, he tests her weight wondering if things seem lighter.
Active Spells- Aid-40/70 protect from evil 37/70, message, stoneskin 65 mins, Airwalk 85.2 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.3 mins
Role Call - ADM Scott the Southern Monday August 27th, 2007 1:20:57 AM
Syr XXXXX Xenia XXXXX Belkior XXXXX Bin XXXXX Wynn XXXOX Angus XXXXX Lang XXXXO
Wynn Monday August 27th, 2007 7:49:34 AM
The bard helps Xenia carry her copy out to the mouth of the cave. When asked to vouch for the real Xenia he scratches his head and then leans into Xenia and kisses her on the mouth. "Yes...this is the right one."
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) Monday August 27th, 2007 2:37:26 PM
Bin watches the rear while the others deal with Xenia, or as Xenia deals with herself. Bin has some small concern that the real Xenia is the one unconcious, but he also believes the magic of the device would make the concious one kill her instead of subdue her. Arcane magics never appealed to the young stundent that was once Bin. He found them morbid and in a sense it is reflected back to this day. He smiles at his small pun.
Actions:Watches tunnel and sky's for danger. True Seeing
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.5 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.5 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.5 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.5 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.5 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.5 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.5 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.5 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.5 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.5 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil), Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin 4d8(7+4+6+2)+12=31 Monday August 27th, 2007 9:23:13 PM
The halfling cleric watches the others haul the copy out of the cave. Belkior finishes putting the bell in his HHHaversack before speaking.
"I've got the dinner bell, or whatever it is. Are we going or not? Either way, you need some healing Xenia."
If she's close enough, Belkior will cast a Cure Critical Wounds on the red-haired rogue, removing much of the damage caused by the Forbiddance spell.
Actions[/i] Move Equivalent - store bell Standard - cast Cure Critical Wounds on Xenia, healing 31 hps
[u]Active Effects Detect Magic Fly - 40' foot fly (good), 1.3 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.3 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 4.8 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.3 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.3 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.3 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 117.7 minutes
DM George Combat round 3.9 12d6(4+1+4+4+6+5+1+3+2+2+6+4)=42 Monday August 27th, 2007 10:16:06 PM
As Xenia and Wynn manhandle the unconcious copy of Xenia to the edge of the cave and struggle a bit to lift her, drag her through the x shape wall of stone at the entrance. As they pick her up they are dismayed to see a wall of ice form on the otherside of the stone wall effectively sealing them in and separating them from their companions.
They turn and see a tall evil looking devil at the turn in the tunnel. Bin is also in the tunnel and sees the Devil appear first.
Outside the cave, Syr was preparing to receive the unconcious copy of Xenia when the wall forms around him. He hears Lang's warning and turns to see 2 flying creatures who are also tall and skeletal looking. Both have tails that resemble scorpions and both just popped into the air behind the group at 250' in height. They are seperated by a good distance.(One is at A7 and the other is at B24. The inside is at P13)
Belkior tries to cure Xenia but she never makes it out. I will allow you to do it if you choose but you will have to reach into the forbiddence to do it. If he cures, he takes 42 points of damage or half with a fort save dc 22
JimF Monday August 27th, 2007 10:31:17 PM
Is a new map coming? I do not save my maps.
Big mistake....big big mistake but yes a map is coming
Angus- Pixie AC 22 HP 43(54) Invisible 4d6(5+6+3+5)=19 4d6(4+3+3+3)=13 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:32:42 AM
Angus gives and invisible frown and mumbles to himself, we are in real trouble.
Angus calls out "I have the wall. Everyone else dispell the devils."
Angus casts scorching ray at on 10 foot section of wall by an opening in Belikor's wall of stone.
Damage: 19 & 13 total 32
"That should give us some cover" As Angus briefly admires his handywork.
Angus flies over to D 21
"Lets get our people down to Lang so we can have a more effective defense and get ourselves out of here."
Mage armor 10 hours (to be cast upon leaving camp) Message on everyone (to be cast upon leaving camp) Resist fire (20 points) for 5/100 minutes Stone skin (70 points) for 5/70 minutes Protection from fire (Belkior 120 points)5/110 minutes Protection from Evil 3.8/10 minutes Polymorph form of a pixie 3.9/10 minutes Aid from Lantern Archon +8 HP +1 save verses fear 2.9/3 minutes
Silent Rod 0/3 Enlarge Rod 0/3 Maximize Rod 0/3
Holding wand of Stone Skin (Charges unknown)
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+28=40 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 10:12:32 AM
"Cut us outta here, Wynn. With your sword."
The rogue puts away her wand, and melts into the shadows.
"What are we doing here anyway?" she says from out of the darkness. "Tell me again why it is we don't just go home?"
As she stalks through the shadows, the rogue draws the bow captured from the plompy butt halfling, and she strings one of the three deadly arrows.
Rolls and Actions Hide 40
Movement and Position I17 (5ft up)
Active Spells: Airwalk 107/100 min, Magic Circle against Evil 47/50 min, Elixir of Sneaking 57/60 min, Message, Stoneskin 70/70, Status 11 hr, Resist Energy (Fire 30) 107/110 min, Aid +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 0/18 temporary hps, Faerie Fire (7/10)
Items Expended Scrolls: Fly(Belkior), Magic Circle Against Evil, Faerie Fire; Potions: Elixir of Sneaking; Bag of Tricks 9/10, Wand: Acid Splash x5, Hero Point 1
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) d20+3=9 2d6(4+1)+12=17 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 12:03:33 PM
Bin is not intimidated by such vulgar beasts. He pulls his symbol to Domi and holds it with pride as he denounces the creeps. "In the name of Domi, begone!"
Actions: Turn demons by power of the Protector. -1 cleric level (8) for 17 levels
DM Sanity note: Effect and Duration of Turning Turned undead flee from you by the best and fastest means available to them. They flee for 10 rounds (1 minute). If they cannot flee, they cower (giving any attack rolls against them a +2 bonus). If you approach within 10 feet of them, however, they overcome being turned and act normally. (You can stand within 10 feet without breaking the turning effect--you just can't approach them.) You can attack them with ranged attacks (from at least 10 feet away), and others can attack them in any fashion, without breaking the turning effect.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.4 minutes) Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.4 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.4 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.4 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.4 minutes) Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.4 minutes) Protection from Evil on Syr (5.4 minutes) Protection from Evil on Lang (5.4 minutes) Aid on Syr (5.4 minutes) True Seeing on Bin (5.4 minutes) Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Bin ooc Tuesday August 28th, 2007 12:57:10 PM
Sorry George, as a reminder, Bin has a buckler in his left arm. He holds the holy symbol in that empty hand while maintaing the grip on his hammer.
Wynn (AC24, 58/69HP) Resist Energy(fire), Fly, Keen Edge d20+10=28 d20+13=28 d8+5=9 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 7:17:20 PM
Wynn sees the 'Wall of ice' begin to form and immediately slashes at it with his sword in an attempt to disrupt it's formation [Reflex Save =28 to disrupt formation]
If the bard is successful in stopping the formation of the wall, he will turn and move towards the devil, his sword ready to attack. Deep from within his chest erupts the first verse of a battle song learned from a bard in the Windbourne Hills.
A dragon's breath will char the flesh it's claws will tear the sinew, but a dragon's heart can aye be rent by a warriors strike so true
So let the blood course through your veins and scream your loudest cry, for rare' s a fiend that can stand afore those such as you and I
Fear not! Stand fast! We'll hold the day In this we cannot fail For as long as our swords are lifted high Our enemy will not prevail
But should our spirits sink so low Our hearts be torn asunder Truly then will all be lost Our enemies free to plunder
So let the fire course through your veins and scream your loudest cry, for rare' s a fiend that can stand afore those such as you and I.
[Inspire Courage to all allies that can hear the song (+1 atk and dmg and saves vs fear)]
If the wall does complete it's formation Wynn will still sing and begin chopping at the ice, dealing 9+1 points of damage with his adamantine blade.
Lang (AC 24; HP 122/122; Sunshine AC 23; HP 47/47) d20+14=33 d20+14=27 d20+9=11 d8+7=11 d8+7=10 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:11:26 PM
A dragon doesn't show up, but some evil devil looking creatures do. Now may be the time to try some of those magic arrows he is carrying. He pulls the 2 magical arrows that they took off the quad and 1 regular one and fires them at the flying devil (D3).
OOC -- not sure of the range so no minuses in my #'s. Not sure of +'s of the magical arrows so no pluses in my to hit or damage #'s.
Magic Arrow hit AC 33; damage 11. Magic Arrow hit AC 27; damage 11. Regular Arrow hit AC 11; damage none.
Spells: Longstrider: 175/180 minutes Jump: not cast yet Resist Energy Fire 30 (from Belkior): 105/110 minutes
Holding: 2 magical arrows (used) Potion of Rage Great Sword
Belkior - AC 23 (25 vs. evil) - Fly, Magic Circle vs Evil, Message, Prayer, Protection from Energy, Resist Energy, Stoneskin d20+12=24 d20+12=32 d20+4=11 d20+10=26 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 9:14:57 PM
The halfling cleric calls to his companions, "Get close! My protective magics will keep these things at bay!". His knowledge of the lower planes is enough to provide some idea of what these things are, but not enough to identify them. Caster Level checks vs. Spell Resistance = 24, 32 (natural 20) Knowledge Planes = 11
Since Belkior is confident that the summoned creatures cannot attack him, he concentrates on aiding and protecting his companions. He casts a Bless spell to aid his companions, including those within the tunnel since the ice wall is now breached.
Otherwise, Belkior remains where he is until his companions manage to get out of the tunnel.
After thinking on it for a while, Belkior realizes what spell is protecting the entrance to the tunnel.
"Angus! It's a Forbiddance spell! Teleport us past the spell area, down near the pillar where Xenia found the trap! Or else these devils will just chase us down to Lang!" Spellcraft = 26 vs. DC 26 to identify spell in place
Actions Standard - cast Prayer
Active Effects Fly - 40' foot fly (good), 1.2 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - +2 AC vs evil, +2 saves vs. evil Message Prayer - +1 luck bonus to attacks, damage, saves and skills to allies, -1 to same for enemies, within 40 ft radius, 11 rounds Protection from Energy (Fire) - 120 hps Resist Energy (Fire) - Fire resist 30 Stoneskin - 70 points, 66.2 minutes
Active Spells Status - on Lang, Syr and Xenia - 11 hours duration Aid - Xenia, +1 on Atk & save vs. fear, 18 temporary hps, 4.7 minutes Air Walk - Xenia, 106.2 minutes Protection from Energy (Fire) - Angus, Belkior - 120 hps, 106.2 minutes Resist Energy (Fire) - Xenia, Belkior, Lang, Syr - Fire resistance 30, 106.2 minutes Magic Circle Against Evil - 10 foot radius, 117.6 minutes
Syr AC 32/28 HP 108/86 Tuesday August 28th, 2007 10:23:05 PM
The elf eyes the distance to each devil and the sharp barbs protruding from their skin before making his move. Syr slides 5' in front of Belkior and takes a defensive stance, ready to pound any devils that come near. "1 on 1 I can probably take one but let's see what they can do from a distance before I rush out. For now, I'll make sure they don't get near you." He peers over at Angus in worry, "I think he already tried something to get past that spell but it didn't work." He shrugs his shoulders without turning around.
Active Spells- Aid-39/70 protect from evil 36/70, message, stoneskin 65 mins, Airwalk 85.1 mins, resist energy (fire) status 11 hr, protect energy (fire) 85.2 mins, Magic Circle vs Evil, Prayer
CDM Jerry Wednesday August 29th, 2007 7:36:02 PM
As you should all know by now, George has resigned as your DM. I do not have a DM for you yet. We will not continue this combat once we resume. I will pull an arbitrary stunt to remove you from the location so that the new DM can catch his breath and have a fair chance to become grounded a bit before starting up the scene again.
My friends, I will give the new DM the choice of continuing with this module or putting a quick end to it. We'll have to be patient and support this new person coming in.
You guys are all veteran Woldians and know the reasons for these things.
If one of you DM types that is more familiar with the module than I has a good way to "single post" our heroes out of the situation to a safe location nearby, feel free to go ahead and make a single post.
Enjoy your week folks and I hope we're up and running again real soon. I'm working overtime on this. Spent two or three hours on it already. Just so you know.
DM/Sub - Al Wednesday August 29th, 2007 8:48:48 PM
The Wold shifts. Gray. Everything is gray again and there is the same lurch or shifting. Again the Crimson Shields find themselves before the thrones. Again they are seated upon the thrones. Except this time it is not they themselves that are seated, but rather they who look down upon their elder selves upon the thrones, watching them from above.
"This is what he promised you?" The space is filled with a voice, warm and benevolent. "This is the vision you were shown?" it asks.
"There is merit here. But you must be certain of your motives. I would hear it from your lips, so that you may hear it as well in your own voice. Why do you fight in this unknown land?"
"Speak. Please."
Should we wish to continue this, it might be good to sharpen our intent. Lets keep with the RP, eh?
Bin Wednesday August 29th, 2007 11:12:59 PM
"I follow the will of Domi, to the very feet of Gargul. It is for his will alone I breathe. If I fight in an unknown land, it is for those he wish's to save."
Xenia Thursday August 30th, 2007 8:54:27 AM
Whazzis? Weren't they just fighting these creepy Bone Guys?
"Um ... He said it was an important quest." Xenia's voice sounds small in her own ears. "The Guy. Said we had to stop the evil or the Wold would be, um, throwed down. Sump'in about domination by evil, darkness and despair."
"They attacked us. But it was hard to tell what it was all about."
Lang & Sunshine Thursday August 30th, 2007 8:16:30 PM
Lang sits quietly stroking Sunshine's fur. He wonders why they were pulled from the battle. He wonders if they failed somehow.
Wynn Thursday August 30th, 2007 8:32:32 PM
The bard ponders the question, as well as the questionner. "These thrones and trappings mean little to me. I have pledged the Clan Corrigan of the Red Hills that I would take on the life quest of one of their own. My pledge has led me to good companions, the opportunity to travel and discover new lands, and I hope to live long enough to to tell the tale of our exploits. A little gold, the love of a good woman, and perhaps a modicum of fame are all the renumeration I require."
Belkior Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:36:53 PM
The Paragon of Alemi does not hesitate to speak.
"I do not fight, except against those that do not live. I stand beside and in front of my companions, protecting and healing them so that they can accomplish their goals. For, in all the time that I have known them, they have not pursued a goal that is not worthy."
"I also stand and journey with them to take the healing grace of Alemi to those who require it. Even to those that my companions fight, if they choose to accept."
Angus Thursday August 30th, 2007 9:46:47 PM
"Ok that was strange?" Angus muses
DM/Sub - Al Thursday August 30th, 2007 10:30:23 PM "Crimsion Shields, I know your hearts," the voice continues. "You have not failed, Lang Madchel. The struggle against evil is perpetual. You have already struck a blow against it. It is for Domi to protect. It is for I to heal once blows are struck."
Belkior now knows for certain what his heart has known all the long. This is Blessed Alemi.
"What do you know of the struggle between good against evil? It is not only a martial one. In life it is sometimes necessary to fight and to destroy, and yet that is also a tool of Evil. What is it that sets you apart?"
Bin Friday August 31st, 2007 11:22:41 AM
Bin projects himself forward to say his piece to the one who would be Alemi, "We are the gardener's of this world. We till the soil so that the seeds of prosperity can be planted for all. We trim the branches of the tree of life by cutting away the wicked, so that the tree may give fruit and grow without parasites, in health. We dig the irrigation ditches so that the waters of freedom can flow to any creature that praises the names of the good gods of the wold." He shakes his fist holding his light hammer for emphasis. "I carry my farming implements with honor and courage, as I was taught by my superiors!"
Angus Friday August 31st, 2007 12:19:54 PM
Angus pipes up next, but is less dramatic "We are the Crimson Shields of Hope. We take care of those that are less fortunate that us. Those that need assistance in this difficult Wold."
Angus puts on his big floppy hat tha then knitts his hands behind his back
Syr Friday August 31st, 2007 3:09:10 PM
Syr smiles at Bin's answer. He thinks to himself that he wishes his reply was so profound and filled with metaphors. As the words sink in, he wonders what Wynn would think of them in a song.
Addressing the ominous voice, "You mentioned it already. Our hearts sets us apart. Speaking for myself, I will strive to do the right thing as far as the law allows. In this case, we wish to protect the villagers from a menace that they know not.Might does not make right but the reverse, Right makes Might."
Xenia Saturday September 1st, 2007 10:17:46 PM
"Yeah," Xenia shouts out, "we help folks. I mean, folks get in trouble, and we help 'em out. That's what I don't get about this thing here. So you got these priesty guys out here in the mountains, with their little club in their little cave. So what is it that we gotta come all this way to kill on them?"
"I don't see them hurting no one. I see 'em down in the village helping folks build things up."
"Oh yeah, well, suppose their evil. Well, what about it? I mean, I bet we got evil right at home in Floating City. Plateau City too. Why we gotta come all this way to fight it here? I'm sorry, Mister God or whoever you are. But I just don't see it."
Lang & Sunshine Sunday September 2nd, 2007 10:09:47 AM
"I don't know much about the greater struggle of good against evil. All I know is what crosses my path and the Shields' path. And that usually involves the strong taking advantage of the weak. Sometimes they need a lesson tought to them. Most times it means burying them 6 feet under."
DM/Sub - Al Sunday September 2nd, 2007 9:29:48 PM
Several of the Crimson Shields speak their minds. The answers are varied, though they all speak of heroism and self sacrifice. Some Shields remain silent. Their voices are still, but the heart will say what words cannot.
"You are all brave souls. And able. Domi chose well. But you must have time to think upon what you are about to do."
The land of eternal gray is gone. Back again are the rolling hills south of Stone Gap. The sun is just setting over the mountains within which the group had just been. Lang's wilderness trained eye estimates the distance back would bring them back to the cave in the dark of night. Such a journey would also fatigue the group after a day of travel and combat.
Bin Monday September 3rd, 2007 2:38:44 PM
Slightly confused, the Protector looks to the Paragon for some kind of answer's. "I love the deities of the Wold, but this moving us around without warning is for the birds."
He gets his bearing and try's to see anything out of place, with what is left of his true seeing, if it's still active.
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+21=38 d20+16=32 Monday September 3rd, 2007 3:34:59 PM Weerdo stuff.
"I know whacha mean, Bin," Xenia agrees. She stalks around the place, her eyes of elfish descent piercing the gloom. Completing a circle, she winds up back near Wynn. (Spot 38, Listen 32)
"So. Whadda we do now?"
Syr Monday September 3rd, 2007 10:35:54 PM
Syr looks around. "Well, it's either the LONG walk back home or the short walk to the cave? Xenia, can you tell us everything you saw in there? I was down with Lang for a while and wasn't part of the loop.
Role Call - ADM Scott the Southern Tuesday September 4th, 2007 12:15:39 AM
All players posted the first three days. After that, let's call it extenuating circumstances....
Angus Tuesday September 4th, 2007 8:27:39 AM
Angus is a bit distubed by the recent actions, first at the cleric cave and then with the supreme beings.
"It looks like we have two choices. The cave or Stone Gap. It looks like we are in for a fight one way or another. The question is where do you want to have it?"
Angus looks to Lang "Lang on the way up here did you find any ground that could offer us some protection from the dragon and offer us defenses?"
Xenia Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:40:01 AM
Xenia catches up a stick and begins drawing in the dirt.
"Here's from the entrance of the cave. There's a bad area that puts some sorta hurting whammy on you. It starts here. The stone pole that had the symbol on it is here. About eighty feet in, the bad area stops. At the same place, the tunnel turns west, and straight ahead is, like, this alcove with a buncha mirrors. The fake Xenia came from one of those mirrors. At a quick count, there's at least 20 of them."
"Didn't get a good look at what was off to the west, but from what I remember it looks to maybe open up into a bigger space."
"So we're looking to head back there and have it out with them? Lotta my magic stuff is gone."
Bin Tuesday September 4th, 2007 10:16:16 AM
"Let's rest up and head back tomorrow. I don't want to bring a fight to the quaint village of Stone Gap. When we clean up this mess, we can present the people with the evidence of the Galian's crime against us and run the other two out of town."
Belkior Tuesday September 4th, 2007 8:57:08 PM
The halfling cleric crouches to look at the map drawn by Xenia. Belkior nods as he listens to the red-haired rogue describe what she encountered inside.
"So ... do you think the dragon was inside? Or was that bell used to call it? We know that it has willingly been used as a mount by the priest."
Xenia Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:39:15 PM
"Dunno, Belkie. Can't think of why else they'd have a stupid bell outside the cave. You'd maybe wanna use the bell to call something from outside. Or maybe you wanna call something from inside. But from all the traps and stuff that was inside, I'd say it was the Priesty Guys what lived there and not the dragon."
"That make sense?" The rogue shakes her head.
"But then, you know, the whole place don't make no sense. You wanna keep folks out, you warn 'em away. Skulls on poles and stuff, you know. Death Symbols and stuff, that's for when you really feel threatened. But who's to be afraid of out here? And what's with the weerdo mirrors?"
"You know, I hate to say it, but it looks like someone set this up just to catch us. That make sense? Sounds crazy, but I can't help thinkin' it."
Sub/DM - Al Tuesday September 4th, 2007 9:39:48 PM
The sun sinks further into the west while the group assesses their situation and plans their next course of action. Bin peers around with the give of True Sight, but nothing appears out of the ordinary. The rolling hills are the rolling hills, covered in grass, dotted by rocks, with clusters of trees here and there. Within this sort of landscape, Lang, deep inside, knows that he would be hard pressed to find a place defensible against a flying dragon. The nearest place would be the mountains from which they had just come. Eagles and condors live among high crags, but would find themselves hard pressed to navigate were they not able to perch upon crags of rock. But even a tight space in and amongst steep mountain slopes, a dragon could simply wait them out. The Shields would have to leave sometime, or starve, prisoners of their own strategy.
Stars appear one by one in the sky. Finally it is only those gifted with special sight that can see to any distance beyond five feet. It is then that Lang and Xenia pick out a point of light to the northwest. This pinpoint flickers orange-red. To Lang, this is a sure sign of a campfire.
Bin (AC:26 HP:67/53 DR/3 Prot.Fire, Spell Imm:Charm/Lightning bolt, Fly, Aid, True Seeing) Wednesday September 5th, 2007 10:09:55 AM
Bin quickly casts his Augury spell, "Are the keepers of the fire we see friendly?" BIn then casts his Silence spell on Syr, so that he could scout the area quietly, if he desires. Or he will cast the Silence spell on whomever is going to scout the camp fire.
Active spells: Airwalk on Syr (85.4 minutes)? Spell Immunity on Bin, Charm Person/Lightning Bolt (85.4 minutes)? Protection from energy (fire) on Bin (85.4 minutes)? Protection from energy (fire) on Angus (85.4 minutes) ? Protection from energy (fire) on Wynn (85.4 minutes) ? Protection from energy (fire) on Syr (85.4 minutes)? Protection from Evil on Syr (5.4 minutes)? Protection from Evil on Lang (5.4 minutes)? Aid on Syr (5.4 minutes)? True Seeing on Bin (5.4 minutes)? Drink Potion Fly (?)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
DM/Sub - Al Addendum Wednesday September 5th, 2007 11:15:49 AM
Note that all spells with a duration of Less than two hours have now expired.
Angus d20+3=9 Wednesday September 5th, 2007 12:46:11 PM
"Campfire, Bin Where? How far away?"
Spot 9
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+21=41 Wednesday September 5th, 2007 1:20:54 PM
"It's over that way, Angus." Xenia stands in front of the sorcerer and points so that he can sight down her arm. (Spot 41/Nat 20)
"What's the plan?"
DM/Sub - Al to Bin Wednesday September 5th, 2007 1:36:24 PM
Please read the wording for the spell Augury. It can only answer in terms of whether a proposed action will turn out well or badly.
If you reword your question before posting time at from around 6-7 PDT, I'll take the new wording. Otherwise, I'll take your question as written.
Bin (AC: 26/26 HP: 53/53 ) Wednesday September 5th, 2007 3:18:12 PM
ooc: Sorry for the mistake. Thanks for the allowance.
Bin quickly casts his Augury spell, "What will investigating the light bring us?" Bin then casts his Silence spell on Syr, so that he could scout the area quietly, if he desires. Or he will cast the Silence spell on whomever is going to scout the camp fire or on a pebble they could carry.
Actions: Cast Augury about the fire. Cast Silence on pebble to be carried while investigating.
Active spells: Silence on scout (9/9)
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
Angus (second illegal post) Wednesday September 5th, 2007 7:54:59 PM
"Thanks Xenia. Those dreamy eyes never fail you. How far away do you judge the campfire?"
Angus looks over at Bin "lets see what info Bin's spell brings us before we go running off. It has been a long day."
Angus sits down on a nearby stump and take a load off his sensitive feet.
Belkior Wednesday September 5th, 2007 9:20:22 PM
The halfling cleric sits and waits, without much to add to the discussion. The news of a campfire in the distance is interesting but Belkior also waits to hear what Bin learns from his spell.
Sub/DM - Al Wednesday September 5th, 2007 9:41:19 PM
The group waits for a patient minute while Bin Berry prepares a special cone of incense. The air fills with the fragrance.
While Bin concentrates on the trappings of his spell, Xenia estimates the distance to be around five thousand feet. Syr could cover the distance in just under five minutes. Xenia, Lang and Wynn, with their ability to see in the dark could make the distance in just over eight minutes. Bin, Belkior and Angus, picking their way through the darkness, without the aide of a light, might make it in between 15 and 25 minutes.
With the incense going, Bin takes out a set of marked tokens and scatters them upon the ground. He stares intently at the pattern. To the Cleric of Domi they read: Weal and Woe.
Bin casts Silence upon a stone and hands it to Syr.
Will the Crimson Shields investigate the distant campfire?
OoC: I'm letting the Material Component and the Focus for Augury slide. Another DM might not be so lenient.
Bin Thursday September 6th, 2007 11:51:51 AM
"let's get this over with." Bin says as he begins making his way tenously toward the fire.
ooc: DM Al- I have all the material components for those spells written down as I was told to by the other DM's. They are on his character sheet.
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) d20+21=23 d20+16=32 d20+23=41 d20+13=32 Thursday September 6th, 2007 4:35:41 PM "'Kay." Xenia looks to Wynn before heading out across the dark for a glimpse of what's waiting by the distant fire.
(Spot 23, Listen 32, Hide 41, Move Silently 32 -5 penalty for full speed)
Wynn (AC24; HP 58/69) d20+4=22 d20+6=14 d20+6=15 Thursday September 6th, 2007 8:52:43 PM
Wynn nods his acknowledgement to Xenia and then quietly slips into the night after her. [Move Silently=22; includes -5 penalty. Listen=14, Spot=16]
Belkior Thursday September 6th, 2007 9:43:35 PM
The halfling cleric sees his companions preparing to go willy-nilly across the countryside to the distant fire. Belkior hops up, speaking as forcefully as he dares.
"Healing! Don't forget to get healed first!"
Then, seeing that his companions are set on going, Belkior dons his equipment and tries to keep up with Bin.
Lang & Sunshine Thursday September 6th, 2007 10:01:13 PM
Lang and Sunshine move out to the front of the group knowing that his night vision and scent will work best there.
"Let's stay close to each other and try not to get to separated."
DM/Sub - Al Thursday September 6th, 2007 10:06:36 PM
The group moves out into the night. Syr crests a hill and about a thousand feet away. From there he has a view across a small shallow vale to the camp on the other side. There are thirteen people clustered around the fire. Syr recognizes several young people as youths from Stone Gap. And in their midst is the Ga'alist priest, Brother Avrril.
The swift elvish monk waits. Xenia and Wynn arrive. They wait. Bin, Belkior and Angus come shepherded through the dark by Lang. It's taken some time. But the group of young people and the junior Priest of Ga'al don't seem to have noticed the presence of the group. They sit, stand, or lie in clusters around the fire. From across the vale their voices drift, bits of casual sounding conversation too far away to be clear.
Bin (AC: 26/26 HP: 53/53 ) Friday September 7th, 2007 10:01:44 AM Tenously, I don't think that word means what I thought that word means. I meant "Carefully"...:)>
Bin quietly sighs and crouches down on his haunches. Tired, weary and not at all looking forward to engaging this encounter. He looks toward Angus to determine what he wants them to do.
Wearing: Mage's cloak and headband. Halfling's boots.
DM/Sub - Al to Bin Friday September 7th, 2007 10:27:39 AM Inconceivable! ^_^
Angus Friday September 7th, 2007 12:56:46 PM
Angus takes a few moments to catch his breath. "All this walking through the woods." Angus mumbles to himself mostly.
Hands on his knees, still breathing hard he looks up at the Crimson shields "Well shall we join them? That should give the priest a fright and maybe we can find out what is going on. I fear these young one are about to get a tree planted in their chests."
Angus stands straight up "Lead on Lang....unless Xenia wants to go see what she can overhear as we move closer as a group. Syr, you should back her up." Angus nods to Xenia.
Syr Friday September 7th, 2007 1:18:34 PM
As the others gather around he motions them to the bottom of the hill leaving the pebble clearly visible on the top so they can speak. "Angus, that priest from the village is here along with a dozen or so teenagers. Don't crest the hill unless you want to get spotted. They aren't really doing anything that I can tell. Think there is any chance we can wait for them to sleep and use the silence spell to ... borrow that priest for a while for a few questions?"
Xenia (AC22, HP 20/63) Friday September 7th, 2007 3:40:07 PM
"Healing. Yeah, thanks, Belkie. It hurts, you know. But I kinda hate to bother you over it," Xenia whispers.
"Creeping on 'em shouldn't be too hard, Syr," the rogue says as she's being treated for her injuries. "But dragging someone out without a bunch of others catching on is gonna be pretty hard, I think. Plus, you know, we gotta wait for them to go to sleep and then hope they don't post sentries."
Lang & Sunshine Saturday September 8th, 2007 8:44:07 AM
Lang will wait for Xenia and Syr to move off first and then he will pick an easy trail for those sight imparied. Lang remains quite as he moves and smells the air, seeing if he can pick up a sent trail of any kind.
DM/Sub - Al d20=6 d20+3=19 Sunday September 9th, 2007 10:13:19 AM
The Crimson Shields move across the final stretch of ground that separates them from the camp full of young villagers and the Ga'alist priest. (Sorry, Syr, no one else backed your idea.) As the group approaches, those with elf-born low-light vision pick up details. None within the camp appear particularly watchful. Aside from the priest, the others are all teens, may are recognizable as youths from Stone Gap.
Those who are keen of hearing, pick out tones of excitement. The situation appears more and more like a casual outing than anything else. The word 'Tomorrow' is occasionally heard. So too are the words 'Heart seed'.
To the group of youngsters, the group emerges from the dark like a pack of wraiths. It is the Ga'alist priest who notes the approach first, and he stands, looking out into the night as the Crimson Shields approach. The children, as each, singly and in small clusters, notes the degree and direction of Brother Arrvil's gaze, rise too and move behind him for protection.
"You are the group who came into the village a few days back," Brother Arrvil says as the group moves into the light from the campfire. Those of you with a keen insight into motivations can sense a relief in his words, but no more so than could be attributed to the revelation that a noise in the dark is now identified. The Ga'alist priest is still formal and wary. The young people still cluster behind him, watching the Shields with looks that range from fear to suspicious defiance.
"Did you find your dragon?" the priest asks. "Your presence in this area, hopefully does not mean that the dragon is in the vicinity too."
Bin d20+8=23 Sunday September 9th, 2007 1:29:56 PM
Casually strolling toward the fire, he holds his hands up to test the warmth. He doesn't feel it would be right to test the priest in front of the children just yet. He does not want the children to take sides in the battle that is inevitable. He looks around for signs of Beth or her little brother that came to find her just a couple of days ago. "We have seen no dragon, but that does not mean he can't see us." He casually looks past them to see what is in the distance as he continues, "So, are you singing songs or telling stories?"
Actions: Spot for concealed or invisible creatures near the fire: 23
Angus Monday September 10th, 2007 8:33:19 AM
Angus goes and stands next to Bin to gain warmth of the fire and adds "No Dragon, just followers of Ga'al that attacked us. They are now discussing their transgresion with Gargul. You would not know anything about that would you?" Angus is now focusing on the Cleric of Ga'al "All were heartseeded and there lack of free will gave them very poor judgement and now their bodies are being picked at by scavengers." Angus is now looking at the youngsters to see if being scared will make them rethink their choices.
Lang & Sunshine Monday September 10th, 2007 8:35:00 AM
Lang just smiles a big toothy grin when he steps into the light and then cracks his massive neck to stay limber, letting the Ga'alian get full measure of his size.
Xenia Monday September 10th, 2007 3:50:14 PM
"Yeah," Xenia chimes in on the heels of Angus, "there was a Priesty Guy. We were camped. Just camped like you are, and they attacked us. Just sitting there eating when this big stone guy pops up right in the middle of us and starts wailing away. Summoned, wasn't he? Yeah."
"I almost got killed," says the dark rogue. "And just before the Priesty Guy escapes, he says like he's going to heart seed the dragon."
Syr Monday September 10th, 2007 9:31:32 PM
Looking at the Priest, he follows up on Xenia's comment. "Is it possible to heartseed a dragon and what would Ga'al say about that?"
Belkior Monday September 10th, 2007 9:31:38 PM
The halfling cleric stands quietly while his companions speak.
"It is as the others say. We found no dragon, but did encounter some other followers of Ga'al. The heart-seeds that our opponents bore removed what freedom they had, binding them together in life and death."
Bin Monday September 10th, 2007 11:24:39 PM
Perturbed by the others bringing it up in front of the children, he remains quiet, to see what reaction is recieved.
Wynn d20+6=20 d20+6=24 Tuesday September 11th, 2007 12:01:36 AM
The half-elf's eyes slide from side to side as he takes in the measure of those standing across from the party.
Never underestimate the fervor of the zealot he thinks to himself. They might be adolescents or young adults...but if they had made the decision to accept what this priest of Ga'al was offering...might their fanaticism make them eager to prove themselves?
Wynn keeps an eye and an ear on the party's flank,(Spot=20, Listen=24) in case the Crimson Shield's aren't the only ones out this night.
DM/Sub - Al Tuesday September 11th, 2007 8:31:18 PM
Neither the priest nor the children know what to make of Bin's question. They remain silent and wary. As both Wynn Brightsong and the Protector of Domi looks about into the night, they see nothing out of the ordinary. Certainly no sign of the invisible. Among the teens, Bin finds, with relief, that none of them is either Beth or her younger brother.
Various different reactions ripple through the cluster of campers as the other Crimson Shields relate the attack. Some are skeptical, some show concern, others stare at the ground, as though in doubt. All, however, eventually, look to Brother Arrvil for direction.
"We all do Ga'al's bidding," he begins. "But the ways of the Aisil are swift and direct. Ga'al, in his infinite wisdom, tested both you and they. That you prevailed, is a credit to your talents. Or to your greater numbers."
"As to the dragon, I do not know. I had heard that the last dragons were driven from the Wold. But if one has been found, one who, further, wishes to take the heart seed, then we are truly blessed."
"And we will soon join him in the blessing of Ga'al." Brother Arrvil graces the young people clustered about him with a beatific smile. "We go to take the heart seed ourselves."
"Come with us. If you bested a quad, Ga'al will favor you for your talents, and you will find oneness in his divine love."
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