Jack and Jill Thursday October 11th, 2007 10:26:26 AM
We go to Combat Rounds now.
Florin, Bralin, Any, Hammer and Lorth keep moving up the hillside. Malgant does as well, pausing briefly to cast a spell upon his armor.
Davros pauses and casts a message spell, linking himself, Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Malgant and Anthos. DM The Mount and Mage Armor spell ended a few hours ago.
Desolute concentrates on the Magical auras through the Detect Magic spell from his wand. To do so, though, he must stop moving and concentrate on the magic. He senses magic about him instantly as he and the rest of his friends have plenty of it. The group is moving up the hill. He can break the spell and catch up or continue and catch up later.
Harvest retrieves a scroll and continues forward up the slope, passing the now stopped Desolute.
The group is starting to get spread out, as many pause briefly to cast spells. Florin can just make out the top of the rise. An ever so deeper black against the dark night sky. He is at the front of the column and the top is at the edge of his vision, about 120' further up the hill. There are no sounds and no movement that anyone can detect still. Somewhere up there is Arminas and possibly Itzal
Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: { Takes a scroll and casts Hide from Animals. The main group is well behind him and his nerves have been set on edge. The Hilltop is quite large and Arminas moves towards the right 80' before moving to come over the rise. The sounds in front of him continue in a slow cadence, but are becoming clearer. He is nearly certain it is men and at least two of them. Slowing and crouching, Arminas comes over the rise. Ahead in a tree stand he can see a man. In deep balck robes with white glowing patterns chaotically stitched about. Just past him and further into the tree, he can see another similarly dressed man. The are both chanting low and looking to a spot that he can not see from where he stands.}
Desolute Thursday October 11th, 2007 1:23:31 PM
Desolute remains still and searches for those other then his party members. He is as quick on his feet as most and his night vision would not hamper his speed when he needs it. If for some reason, they are about to leave his sight, it is then, he will catch up.
Lorth Thursday October 11th, 2007 1:44:36 PM
Lorth moves quickly (Lorth will run if he has too) to catch up with the main part of the group. He slows back down when he catches up to Bralin. He is ready to draw his sword and move into battle at a moments notice.
Harvest d20+1=7 d20+14=34 Thursday October 11th, 2007 8:25:17 PM
"Desolute, I will rise above the brush and fly."
After warning her half-orc companion, Harvest draws a scroll and reads the contents, hope upon hope that the sound is not too loud. Her feet lift off of the ground and she creeps a very short distance forward. All of her attention, though, is channeled into listening for signs that her chanting had been detected.
Rolls and Actions Caster Level Check 7 vs DC5 Listen 34 /Nat 20
Movement and Position I31 (5ft step)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min
Day's Spells Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance 1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)
Florin Jadenth Thursday October 11th, 2007 9:54:05 PM
Florin seeing the clearing area ahead and not sure if there will be danger up ahead for sure or not, reaches down and pulls Glimmer and keeps the words to activate the shocking power of the sword on his lips.
Since he sees the clearing first he makes use of the message spell that Davros casted earlier and whispers back to his friends that a clearing is up a head and to be on guard.
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+13=14 d20+16=34 d20+10=22 d20+17=36 Thursday October 11th, 2007 10:58:44 PM
Arminas stops and stares.
Highlight to display spoiler: { I wonder where the others are?
Looking, it appears that his plan to wait for the others to cause a distraction may be help come too late. He must try and stop the spell that is being cast. Trees!
Arminas concentrates upon the trees, willing them to move. With arcane words and a motion, the trees become alive. Grasping at twisting to hold fast all within their reach.
Entangle centered 40 foot radius on 9 AG, about halfway up the tree to where the tree stand is.
The spell is a standard action, he will take a move action to move back into the trees 40 feet, hopefully hidden from the enemy.
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining entangle 3 min using woodland stride feat to move through thick brush/woodlands
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals
Rolls Hide 34 Listen 22 Move Silently 14 Spot 36
Entangled The character is ensnared. Being entangled impedes movement, but does not entirely prevent it unless the bonds are anchored to an immobile object or tethered by an opposing force. An entangled creature moves at half speed, cannot run or charge, and takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls and a -4 penalty to Dexterity. An entangled character who attempts to cast a spell must make a Concentration check (DC 15 + the spell's level) or lose the spell. }
Any d20+10=19 d20+10=15 Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:08:07 PM
The group is anything but stealthy. Any continues to watch for any sign of trouble.
Suddenly, he sees Harvest take to the air, soaring above the brush of the hillside. A smile comes to his face in spite of the situation.
She even makes a good looking bird
The thought is hardly in his head before he shrugs it off to focus on the task at hand.
Spot 19 Listen 15
Malgant Thursday October 11th, 2007 11:29:01 PM
Malgant whispers through the message spell " I am stepping forward and away from the group, in a moment I will be unable to speak or hear what you say due to silence, I will attempt to silence any foes ahead. Good Luck to us all."
Malgant steps out to the side (E32) and begins to prepare. He enchants the javelin in his hand with silence.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 50/50 rounds
Desolute Friday October 12th, 2007 11:46:48 PM
Friday post
Near the Top of the Hill d20+4=11 d20+2=4 d20+2=3 d20+2=15 d20+2=14 d20+12=30 d20+9=23 d20+9=20 d20+9=13 d20+9=18 Saturday October 13th, 2007 6:03:47 PM
Lorth cathes up to Bralin and Sgt Hammer as those tow continue moving up the hill.
Malgant moves to the left and lets those in the Message spell him know of his plan. The spell cast all goes quiet about the minotaur.
Harvest pulls a scroll, reading it softly as she is able yet still pronouncing the words correctly, she activates the magic and rises just over the ground.
Desolute continues concentrating on the magic auras detected about him. A quick mental guess as the number of auras becomes clear, is that he is only detecting his companions and his own magic.
Any too, continues to keep pace with the front group.
Florin draws his sword, now moving to within about 40' to the top of the west side of Wolf Hill.
Bralin, Any, Florin, Lorth all begin to hear the dull rythms filtering through the unseen trees beyond the hills crest. The sound sends a deep shiver of unease to the very core of each of the heroes.
Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: {casts an entangle spell and the area about the men he can see comes to life about them. The furthest one he can see, obviously breaks his concetration as the plants trap about him. The cries of two others tell him there are at least 4 men in the circle of his spell. It also tells him that three are now pleased. The other continues, even as the grass and vines bind his legs. Arminas slips back from sight and moves further down the hill, hoping to remain unseen. on Line of affect is blocked to AG-9 by tree at AJ-11. I am altering the center to AG-7.}
Everyone hears a cry of surprise ring through the night. The sound is relatively close, within 200' and likely closer. Shortly after, comes a horrible and terrified cry of a man that is cut short. The echoes roll into the still night.
Map is under construction.
Davros AC14(15) Hp 35/35 Saturday October 13th, 2007 10:05:15 PM It would seem combat is upon us soon. Time to prepare. Davros casts haste upon his companions. If Arminas needs help, speed will be essential.
actions cast haste - targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, (one other if anyone within 30feet- Sgt Hammer or Desolute)
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee)
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility
DM on the Map Sunday October 14th, 2007 9:33:26 AM
DM- forgot that his neighbor moved and took his wireless connection with him. the maps are on my laptop and I won't be getting to update and send out poistions until very late tonight or tomorrow.
Everyone is pretty much in the same situation as before. the main group basically closed by 40 or 60 depending on PC moves. To help me could you list your land speeds when you move? Arminas you moved to where you did and can not see anyone, bad guys or good guys.
Harvest d20+14=26 Sunday October 14th, 2007 11:30:55 AM
Harvest folds her arms to her side and rises straight up, angling her flight only slightly in the direction of the top of the hill.
"I am high in the air, Desolute," she whispers with the certainty that even though she cannot see him in the blackness below, her Message will carry to his ears through the magic. "I will try to describe to you what I see."
Surely those who make the cries would need light by which to see. It is for these lights that Harvest Moon searches from her vantage up above.
Rolls and Actions Spot 26
Movement and Position H30? (60ft Double Move: 1/2 speed for Ascending flight.)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min
Day's Spells Zero: Detect Magic, Create Water, Resistance 1st: Command, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, (uLongstrider)
Question: How high is Harvest in relation to the top of Wolf Hill? Level?
DM... Harvest is about 10' higher than the top of the hill crest at 60' over her former position
Any (AC 22, HP 38, Move- 30')Cat's Grace AC 24 d20+10=11 d20+10=14 Sunday October 14th, 2007 12:19:28 PM
Any cannot see the cause of the disturbance, but now seems like a good time to get ready for what may come.
He quietly chants to himself, and as he finishes, he seems to move through the brush with greater ease and less noise. His bow is still in his hand, and his elven eyes are seeking for anything in the area.
Spot 11 Listen 14
Cast Cat's Grace-- +4 dexterity for 6 minutes Dex--21 +5 to attributes, reflex saves, AC, etc. instead of +3-- AC goes to 23
Lorth Monday October 15th, 2007 8:46:25 AM
Lorth moves along with Bralin towards the source of the noises. (With Davros haste spell, Lorth's speed is 60')
Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Bralin (Haste) d20+6=13 d20+7=13 Monday October 15th, 2007 10:14:51 AM
Bralin hears the cut off scream, but doesn't acknowledge it. Whoever the soul was, he is beyond help now. A flutter of concern for Arminas weaves through the dwarf's brain, but he shakes it off. The ranger would put up a longer fight.
Wordlessly, Bralin moves forward. Davros' spell seeps through him, and the dwarf finds he actually has to slow down to allow those who have cast spells to keep up with him.
[Bralin moves forward 60'] [Listen 13, Spot 13]
----------- Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 Monday October 15th, 2007 10:21:20 AM
Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas hides among the trees and slips a scroll from his pouch. Reading it, he steps into the tree next to him and enters the tree at AG 10. He does not step out, but remains inside hidden from the enemy.
What type of trees are in the area? DM call them a mix of maple, oak and elm.
Active spells: tree stride 3 hours/may move into 2 more trees longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining entangle 3 min}
Desolute d20+10=23 Monday October 15th, 2007 10:37:23 AM
The barbarian, with wand still in hand, accepts the haste spell from Davros and moves as fast as he can up to the top of the hill. Once at the top, he shakes his wand twice and looks around again, for those aura's he does not recognize.
Active spells: Haste Actions: Movement to top of hill. Normal move 40+haste. If time is left he try's to activate his wand of Detect Magic again. DC:23
Desolute ooc Monday October 15th, 2007 2:19:26 PM
DM, I am a bit confused with the map. Is the top of the hill square 1, since our map copy is in the 20 - 30 range? By "our" copy, I mean where desolute, Malgant and harvest are.
With haste, would Desolute be able to get near the top at full movement?
Thanks.
Yes pretty close to that. Issue with Desolute is he can not see the top as it is more than 60' away. Desolute currently stands about 150' from the top
Buzz: Ok, his actions stand then. I doubt he can activate the wand this round. Movement 70 with haste.
DM Desolute would not be hasted. Distance rom the rest of the group would have put him beyond the spell when Davros cast it.
Malgant Monday October 15th, 2007 5:08:05 PM
Malgant hears nothing as the silence Domi has granted him eminates from the Javelin. He finds that all of his friends seem to have sped up, but he reamins unchanged. He moves at a run for the top of the hill( double move of 40').
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 49/50 rounds
ADM Buzz Monday October 15th, 2007 7:03:33 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 7 - Saturday October 13
Post Earliy tomorrow Monday October 15th, 2007 9:36:13 PM
Work work work....grrrrr.
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 Monday October 15th, 2007 10:36:16 PM
Davros continues to follow his companions up the hill at his new, faster pace. As he moves, he prepares an additional defensive spell.
actions: cast- protection from evil move up to 60 feet to keep up with group
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves)
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility
Florin Jadenth Monday October 15th, 2007 10:44:07 PM
Florin frowns when he hears the scream and wonders what is up. Looking to the others he ponders on moving quicker ahead but doesn't. For the moment Florin moves at his normal speed up farther. He isn't the hiding type so he just stays infront and ready.
Florin will double move or run only if the group seems like they need to get up the hill quicker. Florin also makes a small whispering comment back to Davros since the message spell is in effect, "Thanks for the aid friend. I'm not sure what we would do without your magical aid my friend, along with that of our healers."
Round 3 d20+2=5 d20+2=4 d20+4=21 d20+12=30 d20+9=10 d20=3 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:38:23 AM
Harvest rises straight up in hopes that whoever up top requires light to do whatever it is they are doing. Itzal is human after all and upon reaching about 60' she spies a purple like glow coming from a copse of trees. At this distance and in the dark herself the distance to the light very hard for her to tell. She can see a bit of tree a touch of sky through the clouds and the glow. There seems to be movement the trees shimmering back and forth in front of the dark light as if stirred by the wind or moving of thier own accord.
Any casts a spell and then continues on with his bow out.
Lorth, Florin, Bralin and Hammer all move up together and approach the crest of the hill. While none can see over it, they can all easily hear some movment over the rise. The sound of trees rustling hard in the wind.
Desolute moves up the hill to catch up to the group and closes within visual range. A set of trees in front of him had prevented the barbarian from being aboe to run.
Malgant moves up in absolute silence. He can see Any, Davros and Desolute. The others are just beyond his vison.
Listen DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Leaves and branches are snapping about as if the trees up ahead are alive}
Harvest is 60' up and 120' behind Davros's current position. She can see none of the party.
Please note Visual range of Low light vision was incorrect oduring previous rounds and has been corrected
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79, SPD 60' Tuesday October 16th, 2007 8:00:59 AM
Lorth pauses to cast a spell. "Gargul allow me your protections to keep the evil at bay.", he incants. He then moves up the ridge towards the noises. (60' to 18-E, or 18-5 if counting from top, left to right.)
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Any (AC 22, HP 38, Move- 60' with Haste)Cat's Grace AC 24 d20+10=29 d20+10=29 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 12:31:33 PM
Any, feeling the effects of Davros' spell, continues at a faster pace towards the top of the hill. Hearing noises from that direction, he tries to will himself even more quickly along (listen 29).
What is going on up there?
Pulling his cloak around himself, to hide any refelction from his armor, he continues, his bow in hand, arrow laying alongside the bow ready.
Harvest (AC 23, HP48/48) d20+14=34 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 12:55:36 PM
Straight as an arrow, Harvest Moon shoots toward the light. The angle descends and speeds her flight.
Through the whipping wind, the keen ears of the brown girl pick up the pop and crackle of the brush come to life.
In the rushing tunnel of darkness, the hill, the clearing, the altar the ground, all approach at an alarming rate. In what by all appearance is the nick of time, Harvest veers straight upward, slowing with upward momentum, she comes to a stop.
"STOP! We are friends of the girl you have taken captive. Release her," Harvest cries, "and surrender yourselves to our custody."
The mouse brown crest of hair no longer hands in her eyes. It lies back over the top of her head, blown back by the winds of her flight.
Rolls and Actions Listen 34/Nat 20
Movement and Position H17/20ft up (220ft Double Move: 2x speed for Descending flight.) Rise 15ft to 20ft up with remainder of Double Move 1/2 speed for Ascending flight.)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min
Desolute d20+4=13 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 1:21:43 PM
Desolute puts his wand away into his haversack and pulls his weapons. he moves as far as possible given the growth of the area, until he can engage something.
"Ware the trees," Bralin breathes softly, intending only Hammer, Florin, and Lorth to hear. "Tis more than wind that moves them."
And then Harvest calls out a command from up ahead. "Stone's Blood," the dwarf growls in annoyance. Harvest has once again jumped in head first. As Lorth has already paused to cast a spell, he does the same, growling out a single dwarven word. [Activate Brahmah's Tattoo - Divine Favor]
"Stay with me," he tells Hammer and the paladins. Cutting in behind Lorth, Bralin passes to his right and climbs the hill.
[Move 50' to 19-9]
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Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Arminas Tuesday October 16th, 2007 6:11:23 PM
Arminas Highlight to display spoiler: {Arminas remains hidden in the oak tree near the alter, waiting for a chance to rescue Ivy.
OOC:I am unclear as to what I can see/hear. It does not address this in the Tree Stride spell. The Tree Shape spell says "While in tree form, you can observe all that transpires around you just as if you were in your normal form, and your hit points and save bonuses remain unaffected." Would it be the same effect?
Active spells: tree stride 3 hours/may move into 2 more trees longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining entangle 3 min}
Malgant Tuesday October 16th, 2007 10:45:48 PM
Malgant surged forward, a feeling that something was wrong up ahead in the pit of his stomach. Too slow, he was losing sight of the rest of the group. He kept veering to his left to try and keep from silencing his friends.
OOC Not sure how fast I can move with the hill and all. I would LIKE to Quad move straight up and a bit to the left. I should be able to move to somewhere near 31 in the fourth column from the left if I am able to move at 4x speed.
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 10:58:20 PM
Davros follows the warriors up the hill, casting a spell to see if Itzal's invisible friend is about.
actions: cast- extended see invisibility move up to 60 feet to keep up with group
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
Florin Jadenth d20+3=17 d20+3=4 Tuesday October 16th, 2007 11:27:41 PM
Florin continues to move to clear the distance between him and the possible enemies to come. He is ready with the words to make Glimmer become lightning enchanted on his lips and his trusty weapon ready other wise.
Florin also keeps his ears open for any sound that might be Ivy in the distance.
(Listen:17 Spot:4)
Round 4 d20+4=14 d20+2=11 d20+2=12 d20+12=26 d20+9=13 d20+9=16 d20+17=29 d20+10=23 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:08:49 AM
Lorth casts a spell and then continues up hill, cresting the rise. Now able to see a faint black glow in the night and the Sound of foliage whipping about is unmistakable and close.
Any moves in and crests the Ridgeline. Spotting the tree copse and glow, he starts to move in.
Harvest flies in towards the glow she spies. As she quickly closes she realizes her former position was only 20' higher than the top of this section of Wolf Hill to begin with. Luckily flight is not so fast that she plows into the ground and easily adjusts her course. As a result, however, she performs a more swooping like move in a deep arch and coming to rest just above the trees and the black/purple glow. Below she sees the figures and a portion of what seems to be a stone slab. Harvest is unable to see what is lying on it, but for the direction the figures are facing she is pretty sure someone or something is atop the flat rock. The grasses and baranches are holding all three firmly, when suddenly the writhing area stops. Releasing the onve entangled men. The man to the far left is Itzal and all three have hands raised and are chanting. Non respond in any way to Harvest's call to surrender or otherwise cease thier current activities. Harvest can not see opponent H1
Desolute stows his wand and continues up the Hill, Malgant moving up beside him. The trees preventing the minotaur from being able to run as there was no straight line in which he could perform the manuver.
Bralin gives warning about the trees ahead and with a breif pause to activate a tattoo, continues to close. Giving Hammer and the paladins instructions about keeping close to him.
Hammer moves just ahead of Bralin and takes a position of full cover at a tree relative to anyone ahead in the glow now easily seen by all.
Arminas waits. But for how long? The wold outside of the tree can not be seen or heard. His companions were unobservable before he entered. How long should he wait?
Davros moves just to the ridge line and casts a spell in cast Itzal's mentor and friend is invisibly about. The human wizard can see nothing about him, the darkness of the night hampering him significantly.
Florin heads over the rise and towards the trees, weapon at the ready.
Ahead in the trees, the chanting continues at the same deep low rythmic pace. Those with low light vision can feel the world dimming. Coincidence that nature has chosen now to fill the sky with clouds?
Appearing near Lorth are two great bird like creatures. They tower near the tops of the trees themselves upon 4 great ostrich-like legs. Each ending in short sword sized talons. A blast of grey and red feathers decorate the main body and with a sharp ear splitting cry they attack. Both recoil from the paladin screaming and looking for other prey.
The rustling plants go quiet. Very little can be seen ahead in the glow, the trees and underbrush masking those within. As if planted to purposefully give privacey. Those with Darkvision and Low light vision though, did see the grasses and bushes about the area thrashing wildly about and suddenly go still
Please Note DM Altered Harvest's move after further consultation with imps and angels. Harvest is at location H17
Desolute d20+3=4 d20+4=6 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:20:01 AM
The barbarian frustrated by his slow progress looks in Arminas's direction in envy at his swiftness. Yet, he continues to get up to the top of the hill to attack something he sees.
Spot: 4 Listen: 6
Thank goodness he isn't fighting for his life these past few weeks. The gods of dice are really pi....upset with me for some reason.
Bralin (ac 23, 76/76 hp, Haste, Divine Favor 2/10, Charging, Power Atk 4) d20+10=17 d10+14=22 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 2:04:38 PM
Topping the rise, Bralin looks through the trees to his front. Born of a race that dwells underground, the gathering gloom does not hinder his vision.
An entanglement spell was present and disappates - Arminas no doubt - Itzal stands, arms raised above his head, looking intently at something below and to the right - tis obscured by the trees.
Two summoned creatures appear near Lorth. "Medonius," Bralin notes.
The master knows we are here, but the student is not yet aware.
Tis an opportunity, and Bralin seizes it.
Aided by Davros' spell, the dwarf races forward, pulling his waraxe as he moves. Bralin bursts through the treeline, axe held high. Reaching the boy, the warrior drives the axe downward, twisting the handle slightly so that the flat side of the weapon will slam into Itzal's head. The weapon whistles an arc toward its destination.....
[Charge Itzal. Non lethal attack with waraxe hits ac17 for 22 hp damage]
----------- Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option) Divine Favor: +1 to hit/damage Charging: +2 to hit, -2 AC Nonlethal attack: -4 to hit Power attack: -4 to hit, + 4 damage ----------
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs H1, HP48/48) Wednesday October 17th, 2007 4:21:19 PM
The fantastic shapes of the giant bird draws a wide-eyed look from Harvest Moon. The appearance of the monsters speaks as clearly as any words.
The brown girl's voice rings out above the trees as she reads from the scroll in her hand. Then she shoots out over the clearing even as she spies the form of Bralin Stoneminder charging upon an angle also toward the light. All becomes clear as she moves past the tree and the scene opens below here. Ivy! Upon the altar.
"Florin Jandeth! Ivy is here." Harvest Moon dives, drawing out her spiked chains as she descends. "I am here, Bralin Stoneminder." The long spiked chain in hand, she hovers over Ivy's form.
Rolls and Actions Cast Shield
Movement and Position AG17 Previous Round Ending Position as interpolated from H17 of the previous map. (The Horizontal Axis changed between the two map versions.) AF9 (40ft to AG9 then drop 15ft to just above Ivy.)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min, Shield (10/10 rounds)
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+12=24 d20+12=32 d20+12=32 d20+9=28 d8+3=8 d8+3=6 d8+3=7 d8+3=9 d8+3=6 d6=4 d6=1 d6=4 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 5:43:34 PM
The tree Arminas stands within quits moving. Someone has prematurely ended his spell of entangle. He steps out of the oak and finds himself at the alter, with Ivy upon it (location AF 9). Looking around, he assesses the situation. If Ivy is safe, he turns his attention to H2 (if she is in immediate danger, he will instead try and free her). Raising his bow, he lets three flaming arrows fly towards H2.
Attacks: Hit AC 24 Damage 8 + 4 flame Hit AC 32 (critical confirmed 32) Damage 22 + 1 flame Hit AC 28 Damage 6 + 4 flame Total damage 45
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining entangle 3 min
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:10:11 PM
Malgant moves 5'diagonally left to clear the line of tres that seem to still be blocking his path and moves as fats as he can( double move) toward the top of the hill.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 48/50 rounds
Any(ac22, HP 38, move 60)haste Cat's grace d20+12=21 d20+12=25 d20+12=28 d20+6=13 d6=5 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 8:20:35 PM
Any moves quickly up the hill (to AH-17). He hears Harvest. They have Ivy, therefore they are not on the side of good. Seeing an opponent ahead of him, and Arminas'arrows arcing towards him, Any too fires at the exposed Human (H2),his arrows igniting as they leave his bow
Attack hits Ac 21 for 13 HP DAM plus 5 HP dam from flame
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 Wednesday October 17th, 2007 10:53:08 PM
Davros grunts in disgust as he is unable to effectively target spells. He activates a light spell hoping to clear matters up.
actions: retrieve wand of light from haversack activate wand- dur 10min, 20ft radius. cast on a coin and the coin tossed towards the bird-creatures.
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: charge from wand of light
Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71 d20+3=23 Thursday October 18th, 2007 12:06:51 AM
Florin hears the words that he had been hoping for other then not knowing if she is injured or not. Hope flares in his heart and body as does another sensation that he felt only a short time ago. His promise burns in his mind which effects his actions some which is clearly noted in his next movements.
A roar, much like a battle roar rips from Florin's mouth and he moves quickly to enter the clearing also, he will help handle the evil birds if needed. When he gets into the clearing he levels his sword to point towards those in the clearing as he speaks slowly, "On my word I give one chance. Drop your weapons and surrender and you shall live. You threatened the life of the one I love, the family which would soon be mine also, the friends here with me. I offer once chance before offering no quarter to criminals and in Domi's name I will smite you."
(Intimidate:23 *Nat:20* Maybe Domi is on Florin's side.)
Florin for his actions beyond moving if possible will activate the shocking ability on his sword and drop into total defense till the enemies move.
Round 5 First Contact d20+9=15 d20+10=21 d4=2 Thursday October 18th, 2007 6:39:49 AM
Desolute moves up and crosses the ridge line to teh hill top. To his left are the great 4 legged birds and before him, the trees and the odd black glow.
Bralin siezes a moment, perhaps one is all that they will get adn charges. Moving quickly, he closes on Itzal and swings. The axe whistles in and connects just inches from Itzal. An invisible barrier that seems to shield the young man, turns the blow aside.
Harvest activates the scroll in her hand and flies in over the trees and sees everything. Ivy appears to be peacefully lying on the stone slab. Eyes closed, her arms folded over her chest and a look of serenity upon her face. Calling out, Harvest then pulls her spiked chain as she moves. Spell craft DC 21/21 Highlight to display spoiler Itzal is guarded by a Shield and Mage Armor
Arminas steps from the tree. The stone slab blocks him from being able to go forward and so he steps just to the left. He quickly takes in the area and also takes aim on a target. Over the slab upon which Ivy lies, just past the tree and into the man standing to the far right. Three flaming arrows streak towards the target. The first ricochetes off some kind of invisible field, but the next two hit him in the chest.
Any takes aim and sends a blazing arrow through the trees towards the same target as Arnimas. This shot, too, encounters an impeneratrable barrier and bounces harmlessly away.
Malgant finds an unobstructed path towards the hilltop and one of the powerful looking bird creatures and runs.
Davros retrievs a wand and activates the item upon a coin. A soft glow of light fills his immediate area. Can't throw coin yet, too many actions
Florin moves to Bralin's side and orders the men to stand down. He is very convincing. His weapon crackles with electricity.
Lorth moves up and stands next to Florin. the great bird like creatures scream thier disappointment in not being able to rend the smaller snack as it goes by.
Hammer drops back to Any and takes a position to help in his defense, should the great birds change targets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wordlessly, the man crumples to the ground dead as if a puppet with the strings cut. A pair of arrows sticking out of his center chest and blood pooling about the grass
A2 screams silently at Malgant and attacks, but finds there is some quality about the minotaur that shuns it. The bird then proceeds to move to another target and closes with Davros and Desolute. Malgant take an AoO
A1 pursues Hammer and strikes. The great talon careens off os the Sgt's shield with a sound not unlike steel on slate.
The man to the north of the area goes wide eyed and stark terror crosses his face. He turns and flees to the west. [W/5+ 80'] He quickly vanishes into the dark.
Itzal steps back and away from the formidable group suddenly about him. "Coward!" he calls after the fleeing man. He then turns seething eyes of hate towards the party. Having given himself a few feet of distance, Itzal casts a spell. The area about Lorth, Bralin, Arnimas and Florin explodes into a myriad of sparkling flects of gold. [Will save DC 18 or become blinded.]
The other man smiles at Florin. "Oh a bonus then. How many innocents will the paladin kill to save his love?" he moves to the west about 5' and casts a spell. A thin black ray lances into Lorth. The paladin feels his veery life force pulled from his chest, consumed by the necromantic magic. [Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Through all the screaming and cries of battle, Ivy lies motionless upon the slab of rock. The clouds continue to gather in thedark sky above.
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79, SPD 60' Thursday October 18th, 2007 7:09:18 AM
(I hope it isn't to late to post, I'm still getting used to your posting times Daniel. I was trying to let Bralin post before me as he told Lorth to stick with him)
Lorth stays near Bralin and moves towards the person to the left of Itzal (9,5) Brandishing his glowing weapon he waits to see if Itzal falls from Bralin's blow.
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
You're fine. My times are all screwed up with work going to hades in beautiful basket of crap
Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71 d20+16=24 d20+11=24 d8+6=7 d8+6=12 d6=1 d6=4 d20+6=20 Thursday October 18th, 2007 3:11:48 PM
Florin smirks at the comment from the man who spoke and speaks back before making any other actions, "Well buddy, I haven't taken anyones life yet, unlike the lot of you and from what I see and I bet most would agree...you are far from on the side of right and you been given a fair chance to stop and answer for your crimes."
With this Florin moves to take on the man who spoke to him personally and calls out to someone closest to Ivy, "Get Ivy off there and quick. We have no idea if she is left there is something foul will happen. Leave the fool stupid enough to fight instead of answer for his crimes to me for now." Florin figures Bralin with alittle help should beable to handle Itzal and he doesn't want to cross his blade with the lad anyway just incase he doesn't hold his blade and the birds seem less of a threat at the moment.
(I'm going to figure it will take the extra movement of the haste spell to reach the man so I will only do a pair of normal sword attacks.)
Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option) (DM: Note to add in the +1 AC when enemy attacks. Due to haste)
Can hit AC:24 Damage:7 Elec:1 On first attack if able, also smite evils:9)
DM Please make a Will Save DC 18 against the blindness spell. Also if you move more than 5' you can only make 1 attack. Haste no longer provides an extra move action.
(Will:20. Sorry for the mistake DM. Edited the attacks and made the will check. It was Florin's fault, he is to angry over his to be in danger..thats it, really it was lol.)
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+5=18 d20+12=18 d20+12=15 d20+9=26 d8+4=6 d8+4=6 d6=6 d6=4 d8+4=10 Thursday October 18th, 2007 4:05:30 PM
Glittering dust flies around Arminas, as he throws his arm up to shield his eyes. He must concentrate, and not succumb to this spell.
With a shudder he remembers that the draconian almost destroyed him with her suggestion spell. 'I must not fail again.'
Looking up, he glares at Itzal through clear eyes. His hands go into quick motion, as two flaming arrows fly towards Itzal, followed by a white fletched arrow of sleep.
Will save 18
Attacks: Flaming arrow Hit AC 18 Damage 6 + 6 flame Flaming arrow Hit AC 15 Damage 6 + 4 flame Sleep arrow Hit AC 27 (forgot +1 for arrow) Nonlethal Damage 11 + DC 11 Will save or fall asleep
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs It, HP48/48) Thursday October 18th, 2007 4:09:15 PM
"I will secure your bride, Florin Jandeth," replies Harvest Moon. She looks down at the prone young woman, so blissfully serene in her unconsciousness. Harvest forms her hands into the symbol of Alemi, then bends to touch Ivy upon the forehead.
"Alemi bless and protect you."
Then she takes Ivy up into her arms and up over her shoulder, then Harvest Moon prepares to flee to a place of safety.
Rolls and Actions SA: Cast Protection from Evil on Ivy MEA: Pick up Ivy
Movement and Position AH9 (5ft step)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Fly 5 min, Shield (9/10 rounds)
Desolute d20+5=11 d20+8=18 d6+1=5 d20+7=20 d6+1=4 Thursday October 18th, 2007 5:13:29 PM
With weapons out, the barbarian tumbles toward the four legged ostritch and attackes. (It sounds weird, but he's seen stranger things recently)
Actions: Tumble to AF 20 attacking A2.
Tumble: 11 First attack on A2 hits AC 18 (+1 rapier)for 5 damage. Off hand attack(if possible after tumble) on A2 hits AC 20 (non magic) for 4 damage.
Any (AC 22, 24 , 38 HP) Cat's Grace 24 AC d20+10=23 d20+10=27 d6+6=7 d6+6=10 d6=2 d6=5 d6=2 Thursday October 18th, 2007 8:49:30 PM
One enemy down one in flight. So far so good. Any continues his way forward towards the battle in progress.
Then he sees the battle bird coming towards him, and attacking the man Hammer. Shifting his purpose, he lets fly two arrows directly at the bird, both igniting as they leave his bow.
He begins to sing as he shoots. A rising song of joy bolstering his comrades. (Begin bardic song)
Attacks:
Hit AC 23 and 27 for 17 HP DAM plus 7 HP fire DAM if no save.
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/69 (Enervate), SPD 60' d20+8=21 d20+14=31 d8+12=16 d20+6=26 d8+5=8 d20+6=17 d8+5=10 d20+14=29 d8+12=16 Thursday October 18th, 2007 8:50:02 PM
Lorth blinks when he is covered by the gold dust, (Will save +6 -2 enervate +2 against evil = +8, DC: 21), but it otherwise doesn't bother him.
He then turns to the man that hit him with the thin black ray and attacks him, "By Gargul I will end your evil", he shouts!
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Hasted: +1 AC and reflex / +1 to hit, +30 speed (extra attack with full attack option)
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 Thursday October 18th, 2007 9:24:04 PM
Davros tosses the coin towards the bird-creatures and then tries to slow them down with a spell.(If throwing the coin is a standard action, he will simply drop it on the ground)
actions: cast web at the creatures. aim to hit both w/o getting any party members.(best guess, with no map and I'm not sure how much of the light spell is hitting them) dur- 1hour, reflexDC=17 to avoid being entangled. DC20 str or DC25 escape artist to move. move 5 feet for every 5 points of check above 10.
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: charge from wand of light
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP d20+7=26 d8+3=6 d20+5=25 d100=13 d6+3=5 Thursday October 18th, 2007 11:06:43 PM
The birdlike creature nearly hits him and continues on past with out stopping. Malgant lashes out at it with his horns ( AoO 26, 6 damage). Finally able to see the scene before him he is unable to see the caster that frires the crackling black beam at Lorth, but he has some idea where the person is, and kbows that he cannot be allowed to cast again. Malgant moves forward to the trees that partially block his sight( most likely provoking an AoO from A2. move to AB16) and launches his javelin trying to throw through the tree at the caster that stands behind it. ( Hit ac 25 rolled 13% on vs the comcealment, if it hits it does 5 damage, and it has silence on it, either way it should stay in that general area screwing up casting)
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 47/50 rounds
Arminas for Kelly Friday October 19th, 2007 2:10:10 PM
OOC: I'm off to do what Arminas would do, that is hunt deer for my own consumption. I won't be back online until late Sunday. If you need a post, he will either redo what he did last time or cast entangle if it looks like Itzal is trying to flee out of the area of silence. Oh, Arminas will likely need to step back 5 feet in order to do so.
DM Friday October 19th, 2007 5:09:21 PM
given Bralin a chance to get one in.
Desolute Friday October 19th, 2007 8:10:53 PM
Friday post.
Any (AC 22, HP 38) Haste, Cat's Grace AC 24 d20+10=11 d20+10=11 d20+10=25 d20+10=30 d6+6=10 d6+6=12 d6=6 d6=2 d20+10=17 d20+10=30 Friday October 19th, 2007 9:02:36 PM
Friday post--waiting for DM response.
Any will continue attacking the bird, unless he is himself attacked from another point, or the bird drops dead.
Spot 11 Listen 11 Guess he can't hear or see anything but the bird :o)
Attacks if necessary: Hit AC 25 and 30 for 22 HP DAM plus 8 HP fire damif no save second hit is a critical confirmed if hit AC 17
Flashes in the night Round 6 d20+6=8 d20+11=29 2d6(4+5)+6=15 d20+6=9 d20+6=11 d20+11=22 d20+11=19 d20+6=9 2d6(1+5)+6=12 2d6(4+2)+6=12 d20+10=26 d20+10=12 d20+10=19 d20+10=12 d20+10=22 d20+10=21 d20+12=22 Saturday October 20th, 2007 9:38:03 AM
Florin steps forward and slashes at the man who sent a beam of energy into Lorth. The blade cuts deep, but the man just smiles.
Arminas throws off the spell and fires at Itzal. The first two miss, but the third strikes the young man deep into the shoulder. An odd look crosses his face breifly and he falls to the ground
Harvest casts a spell of protection upon Ivy and moves to her to scoop her up next and fly away.
Desolute tumbles toward the four legged ostritch and attacks. His rapier glances off at a bad angle as does his second attack. You did not have to tumble, a free 5' would allow Desolute to attack w/o receiving an AoO.
Any takes aim and lets fly two arrows directly at the bird, both igniting as they leave his bow. One great talon rips at the archer as he takes aim. AoO Hit AC 29 Dmg 15. Both of Anthos's arrows strike and the bird creature squawks in pain. DM it is a standard action to begin a Bardic song
Lorth blinks away the dust from Itzal's spell and attacks the mage that struck him. His blade sinks deep and tears into the man. He sputters as each strike cuts him, but maintains a smile.
Davros drops the coin and casts a web spell. There is only one direction and the area about the northern most creature becomes a thick mass of the sticky fibers.
Malgant gores the great bird as it passes him. The Web spell though now blocks him completely from being able to move forward directly. Malgant begins to skirt the web spell. DM guessed a logical move. If you wish to abandon this action and attack the bird double post that intention and carry it through
Sgt Hammer closes on the bird that struck at Any to provide the archer some cover. His sword strikes, but the blow is ill placed and does no harm to the creature.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The great bird in the web shrieks and strikes back at Sgt Hammer. But the web holds the creature fast.
The other bird blinks and moves south towards Davros, now within 10' and then turns at Desolute. Striking with furry and accuracy. [Hit AC 22/19/9 Dmg 12/12]
The man before Lorth and Florin has an odd grin as their blades make very short work of him. His eyes roll back lifeless as he falls dead. In the magical silence his lips move. Spot check DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {"That's one."}
A shimmering form appears in the air. An older man hovering just off the ground for a moment but settles to the firm earth. The man has longer hair and wears a traveling coat over a well tailored shirt and riding leathers. An amused smile is on his face but it is quickly replaced by a far more serious tone. One fist clenches and the other points just over Lorth's shoulder and a small red bead fly's from his finger. All can feel the assault upon the magic protecting them as a foreign force tries to wrench it away. A blink of the eye later and everything in the stand of trees is awash in flames. Dispel Lorth and Bralin feel the Haste spell vanish. Upon Harvest the Fly spell dissappears.
Fireball Bralin, Lorth, Florin, Harvest and Ivy Dmg 31 DC reflex 19
Itzal is snapped from the sleep spell and looks towards the other man. "Crazy old man." He then casts a spell and vanishes. [spellcraft DC 19] Highlight to display spoiler: {Dimensional Door}
map sent
Harvest-OoC Saturday October 20th, 2007 8:13:10 PM
As Ivy is now on Harvest's shoulder, would she be considered in the same vein as an item in possession? That is to say, she would take a roll using Harvest's Reflex Save base rather than her own?
DM I do not want to set such a precedent. But I am taking harvest into account with Ivy
Bralin (ac 23, 45/76 hp, Divine Favor 4/10) d20+11=18 d20+6=12 d20+7=17 Sunday October 21st, 2007 11:52:20 AM
[Will save 18 vs Blindness spell] [Spot 17] [Reflex 12 vs Fireball]
Bralin pauses for a moment, trying to contain Itzal. He shakes off the boy's spell [Will 17] and notes with satisfaction that Arminas drops him.
The paladins drop the supposed-Medonius, only to reveal the sorcerer's form. That's one - Bralin reads the dying statement of the man - rebuttal to Florin's earlier statement of not harming innocents.
The fireball washes over him, and in his pain Bralin curses his woolgathering.
Itzal vanishes, and no doubt this sorcerer will soon do the same. With little expectation of success, the dwarf rushes around to flank the wizard.
[Move to Z8, swinging north around the group. Also passing through Itzal's square.]
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48) d20+8=25 d20+14=23 d20+14=21 Sunday October 21st, 2007 2:08:12 PM
Curl and twist, Harvest Moon feels the heat wash over her and pass. The ground is alarmingly nearer and there is only one explanation for that. The gift of flight has been stripped from her. The urgency, though, is still the same. Even more so now that she and Ivy have been caught in the midst of potentially deadly magics. Harvest Moon's feet propel her away the moment they touch ground.
Leaving the strange blue glow behind, Harvest lays Ivy beneath a tree and begins examining Paladin Florin's betrothed for signs of injury. Briefly, she raises her head to peer into the night, looking and listening for signs of the danger. As she works, Harvest takes but a moment to call a spell back to her through the blessing of the Pearl within her haversack.
Rolls and Actions Reflex 25 (Evasion: no damage) Spot 23, Listen 21 (for potential threats to Ivy) Recall Protection from Evil using Pearl of Power
Movement and Position AL8 (30ft at half speed)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (8/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 9/10)
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP d20+5=13 d6+3=5 Sunday October 21st, 2007 10:54:12 PM
Malgant watches the boy flee yet again and silently curses their luck. Arminas had dropped the boy, presumably with the very sleep arrows he had just started using, but Medonius woke him and he fled. Fine, Medonius is still there and Malgant finally has a line to him. Taking a short step forward the Taur puts his back into throwing the javelin at the newly appeared Medonius.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 46/50 rounds
OOC 5 foot step towards the fight and throw at the form of Medonius. Hit AC 13 for 5 damage and the javelin is silenced.
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 Monday October 22nd, 2007 12:01:38 AM
OOC: Changed post to use scroll of entangle, if permitted. I read the Pearl of Power differently, and thought it was a free action to recall a spell.
The look of hope given as sleep takes Itzal is immediately dashed as Medonius cruely awakes him. This is the one they must stop. Arminas pulls forth a scroll of entangle from his haversack, and casts it centered at U-5.
Active spells: entangle 3 min remaining 40' radius centered on U-5. longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power = entangle recalled/cast
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' d20+6=22 d20+10=30 Monday October 22nd, 2007 7:45:57 AM
Lorth sees the red beads and immediately attempts to protect himself with his shield. He manages to ward off some of the blast then moves quickly near the old man. (5' move towards the fireball caster) He then tosses his sword to the ground and hurls himself at the old man. Attempting to wrap the man in his arms and throw him to the ground. (Drop sword, free action. Grapple check: 30, old man should not get a AOO because he is unarmed).
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Note to Arminas Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:35:00 AM
Arminas, Using a Pearl of Power is Activating a command word magic item and is a standard action. So Arminas can ont recall and cast in the same round. You do have a move action left if you want it.
I changed my post above, if it isn't okay then just have Arminas use the pearl and stand there.
DM Pull scroll and use no problem
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 5/29) d20+5=18 d20+9=21 d3=1 Monday October 22nd, 2007 12:10:10 PM
Desolute does not feel the need to die today, so he tumbles back to AH 20, pulls his daggers and throws one this round.
Actions: Tumble away to AH 20: 18 Throw dagger at creature A2 hits AC:21 for 1 damage.
Desolute ooc Monday October 22nd, 2007 5:24:35 PM
I think those are to many actions. He will drop his rapier and short sword after he tumbles, near him, and pull his daggers to throw next round.
Any (monday post awaiting DM response Monday October 22nd, 2007 6:54:11 PM
OOC--DM don't forget the second set of arrows at the Bird. My Friday post was posted before your DM response.
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 d20+6=22 4d6(2+3+4+4)=13 Monday October 22nd, 2007 6:56:13 PM
Davros wants to go help against the spellcasters, but seeing the bird giving his companions a hard time he focuses on them first.
actions: -cast scorching ray at bird not in web. ranged touch =22(+1 haste for 23), no save, 13 fire dmg -pick up light coin
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light
Florin Jadenth-AC:23-HP:71/71 d20+3=22 Monday October 22nd, 2007 8:05:55 PM
Florin cetches the mouth of words from the dying man's mouth and frowns before looking to the image that appeared. He holds his attack for now since he doesn't want to risk hitting Lorth as he grapples the person/creature.
Florin is abit shaken at the thought of killing some innocent but if the man was being controled then how really was he suppse to know? The words the man spoke before could of been taken many different ways and he wasn't going to hold his blows on a enemy that looked to be more dangerous then he was.
Malgant Monday October 22nd, 2007 10:01:40 PM
waiting on DM post for MOnday
Round 7 d12=11 d8=6 d100=11 d20+11=20 2d6(5+6)+6=17 d20+10=11 d20+11=19 d20+11=21 d20+6=26 d20+6=13 4d6(3+4+1+5)+4=17 d100=73 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 12:10:32 AM
Bralin moves to get into a flanking position to Medonius.
Harvest twists away hoping to get Ivy out as the fireball engulfs them. She moves back out of the black lit area. Ivy is severely burned across much of her body. Still she hangs like a ragdoll in Harvests arms, though Harvest knows she is certainly still alive. The heart still pumps and her breathing is steady. Harvest recalls a spell with her pearl.
Malgant moves forward and launches the silenced Javelin. The shot is off and falls long and to his left, but still places the wizard well witin the silence area.
Arnimas pulls a scroll from his Haversack and casts another entangle. The area of thesepll is quite large and Bralin, Lorth, Florin and Malgant are all caught within the 40' radius spread.
At the same moment Lorth drops his sword and tries to tackle the wizard. He finds his hands pass completely through the mans shimmering form. Medonius's face takes on a brief sad look regarding the paladin.
Desolute tumbles back away from the deadly bird creature, drops his melee weapons and draws a pair of daggers. Tumble Move Action, drop weapons free action, draw weapon move action
Any fires another set of arrows. Both bury into the bird creature who disappears in a squawk.
Davros begins casting a spell, but a the bird's talon flashes across the distance and tears deeply into his shoulder and the spell is ruined. [AoO Hit AC 20 Dmg 17]
Florin holds, the dying mans words obviouly causing im some distress. In truth, there was no way to know, no way at all. Florin holds more from Lorths grapple attempt than anything else.
Sgt Hammer grunts as the first bird falls and moves on the second calling for the wizard to fall back. His cut again does not connect as the bird side steps him.
The bird squawks at the new attacker. Stepping south and closer to Davros, the bird lashes out with a pair of deadly talons at Sgt Hammer. Both attacks are defeated by the mans defenses. It then lunges with its beak at Davros. Flesh and bone are shreaded and pulverisied. Blood fountains from the gaping wound and Davros looks surprised to see his left arm is still even there. [Hit AC 26 crit 13 Dmg 17]
Grass leaps to life, trying to ensnare and trap Lorth, Florin, Bralin, Malgant and Medonius. Reflex Save DC 14 or be entangled.
Medonius's eyes train past the warriors and to the direction Harvest departed with Ivy. He holds a finger to his lips as if shushing Florin and floats through the warriors towards the departed monk. "Oh come now girl, you really do not have any hope of defeating me or preventing me from doing what I will."
Sgt Hammer is yelling for a cleric. Bralin, Lorth and Florin can hear nothing but the magical silence.
ADMBuzz Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 12:20:29 AM
Posting report: Sunday October 14 - Saturday October 20
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP d20+2=5 d20+5=14 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 6:32:56 AM
Malgant hears the call behind him fo a healer and turns to see the second bird rip into Davros. Just as he is about to turn and help, the world comes alive and he is held fast by the very grasses and trees that surround him. He calls to Domi in his moment of need and feels the strength of purpose he has known his entire life as a priest fill him and strengthen his limbs. He heaves mightily at the plants holding him but is unable to break their grip.
Reflex save 5 fail use domain power burst of strength for +5 strength strength check to break free of the entangle 14 fail
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' d20+4=12 d20+4=24 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:29:11 AM
(Reflex save: 14)
The plants spring forth and hold Lorth fast. "By Gargul this spell is a nuisance!", he screams in silence.
Lorth turns his head and follows Medonius with his eyes, there is something not right here he thinks. (Lorth attempts to disbelieve Medonius's image. Will: 24 natural 20)
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 9:16:21 AM
Seeing that Medonius is unaffected by the plants, Arminas dismisses the spell. The plants go quiet, and Arminas' eyes follow Medonius as he moves toward Harvest and Ivy.
"Somebody help Davros, we need his eyes!"
Arminas runs at full speed to place himself between Medonius and Harvest (AL 15)
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48) Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:29:51 AM
"HELP!" Harvest Moon calls out as she stoops once again for the unconscious girl. "HE IS AFTER IVY." And she rushes off as quickly as possible with her burden.
Rolls and Actions Pick up Ivy, Move
Movement and Position AL16 (40ft at encumbered speed; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (7/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 8/10)
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 5/29) d20+7=27 d20+7=9 d3=1 d20+7=23 d3=1 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 3:58:06 PM
Davros is pressed seriously and Harvest yells for help. The party is just begun and he is almost dead. What the hades was he thinking getting involved in adventurers problems. He left what he was doing to avoid hurting the innocents and now he finds himself fighting against people much like himself. He growls in disgust, "Harvest, to me!, I will stall him as you get away from here!
He throws both daggers wondering how they are going to pull this out.
Actions: First dagger hits AC 27 (natural 20, unconfirmed)for 1 damage. Second dagger hits AC 23 for 1 damage.
Bralin (ac 23, 45/76 hp, Divine Favor 5/10) 5d4(3+4+3+2+1)+5=18 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 5:13:53 PM
Bralin can't see much, and can't hear anything. All he can really tell is that the plants erupt around him and then stop just as quickly. And Medonius is a ghost.
With a twinge of regret, Bralin lets his war axe fall and reverses direction. The dwarf pulls out a wand as he moves back around the tree. As sound erupts around him again, he stops and barks a command, sending four bolts of energy at Medonius. Mayhap it will even work. [Drop weapon. Move 20' to AD7. Activate Wand of Magic Missiles for maybe 18 hp damage]
The sounds around him begin to make sense. "Any, to Davros," he calls.
Any (AC 22, HP 23) Haste, Cat's Grace AC24 d20+10=15 d20+10=28 d6+6=11 d6+6=12 d6=6 d6=1 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 7:03:27 PM
Any's first thought when the great bird falls is to go to Harvest's aid, but then he hears Bralin's call,
[i] "Any, to Davros"
Turning, he sees that the diminutive magic-user is in desparate need of help. Taking a quick step to clear the Sergeant (hasted move to AD18), he raises his bow and fires two more flaming arrows at the bird attacking his friend. Hopefully this will draw it's attention.
"Ho Bird! Your fellow is gone, and you are soon to follow!"
Attacks: Hit AC 15 and 28 for 11 and 12 HP DAM add 6 and 1 Hp flame DAM if no save
Florin Jadenth d20+15=34 d20+15=35 d8+8=14 d8+8=10 d6-1=4 d20+8=23 Tuesday October 23rd, 2007 10:12:19 PM
(OOC:If the Medonius passed by the fighters then does that mean he would of invoked a AoA? Not sure how that works with a ghost.)
Florin frowns and since he is silenced it does him little good to say anything. However he moves to cetch and attack the ghost, using his training to combat undead if this creature is truely undead. He also says a prayer mainly in his mind "Domi, he who I serve and do my best to protect the name and law of. Some how aid me in defending the one I love".
Florin will take a swing at the creatue with all his might and hopes with every hope in him that he will do something to the creature. Florin also tries to think over anything he can think of about ghost or if this creature is a ghost with the knowledge he has been trained in.
Depending on if Florin exited the silence spell in his momvements he does call out to Medonius, "You pick on innocents and try to make them your puppets. You want people or us to believe your so powerful but you don't take on a real challenge do you? Why not try to take over a man of the church foul one. Prove you have such great power or maybe your just a coward of a ghost, like you were a coward in life I suspect." Florin figures he has nothing to loose, if he can turn the creatures wrath towards him then much the better for the others and his beloved, "Well? I see you have no tangible form but maybe you have no nuggets either even as a ghost."
(To hit:34*crit:35* Damage:14/10 Shock:4. Not sure if a ghost is immune to critical or not. Probably so seeing as how it is dead.)
Knowledge Undead:23
DM Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:03:08 AM
Quick Note. Davros had Protection from evil the bird did not wound him
Round 8 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:36:00 AM
Malgant is caught fast in the plants and even the mighty minotaur can't break away.
Lorth watches Medonius easily glide away from him and simply can't believe it, but is seems to be true.
Arminas dismisses the spell and moves to stand between the wizard Medonius and Harvest and Ivy.
Harvest calls for help as Medonious comes towards her and Ivynd carries Ivy south and away from him.
Desolute calls for Harvest to head his direction. He sends both of his daggers at the bird. The first strikes, but without much power and the second sails wide.
Bralin drops his axe, his opponents becoming more clear in his mind. Pulling a wand from his Haversack he heads after Mendonious and when his hearing returns he fires. The bolts strike and the wizard wheels around. For better or worse, Bralin has his full attention.
Any steps left to get a better shot, though still partially blocked and fires two more arrows. The bird ducks under the first, but the second drills home. DM moved you just a free 5 so you could still fire twice. Moving to 18/AD would have put you in the web and only allowed a single shot
Florin follows, Could this 'Water Friend' of Itzals be a ghost? It is possible, he has studied of a ghost ability to possess along with other just as terrifying abilities. Most involve the ghost willing itself upon its intended target. And literally scaring them to death. Most important is that ghost must be specifically killed and each is unique unto the Wold. You can defeat them, but they will keep returning until special measures are used to lay them to final rest. Florin cuts hard with his sword and it strikes the now turned wizard. He feels the weapon slow slightly and sees a look of anguish on his opponents face.
Hammer steps in again to keep the bird creature engaged. He is fighting in a more defensive posture and calling for Davros to withdraw.
The bird attacks Hammer, the claws careening off his shield and the Sgt ducks under the powerful beak thrust.
Medonius turns and grimaces moving back 5' he casts a spell. A wave of black crackling necromancy rolls over Florin, Bralin and Lorth. [All three are Fatigued.. can neither run nor charge and takes a -2 penalty to Strength and Dexterity.] The wizard then quickly points to Bralin and a beam of sickly green reaches out and strikes the dwarf in the chest. [Bralin is Exhausted and moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity]
Charging out of the darkness from down the hill at Any and Desolute are two powerful coal black dogs. The first attacks Desolute and the great fangs tear into his upper thigh, blood gouts and licks of flame in the dogs mouth sear it to a boil. [Desolute Hit AC 28 Dmg 8 +4] [Any Hit AC 15]
Please list all spells and AC HP of characters in every post
Any physical attack against Mendonious has 50% to miss 01-50 is a miss
Combat occurs in order of posts. I will be adjusting as needed upon Davros' Post
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:37:31 AM
Lorth is tired, but he presses on, he moves towards and picks up his sword. (Sword probably around to 10,7)
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.
(OOC: Medonius so far, 5 spells + whatever is giving him his superpowers, 2 quickened. 1st: Enervate 4th level 2st: Dispel Magic Quickened, this gives him a 7th level spell slot making him a 13th level caster minimum. Fireball 3rd level 3rd: Ray of Exhaustion quickened which gives him a 2nd 7th level slot which bumps him to 14th level caster, plus waves of fatigue 5th level.
I can't figure out whats making him shimmer and able to levitate. He could have displacement (50% miss chance) and fly, but that wouldn't negate my grapple without a roll, so that can't be it. It also cannot be any sort of illusion, because Lorth interacted with him and rolled a natural 20 to disbelieve. That kills Misdirection and project image and all the rest. That leaves only Gaseous form, but then all his spells must be Stilled and Silent which makes his quickened spells 9th level, making him a 18th level caster minimum. Any ideas? Regardless we are looking at a minimum 14th level challenge rating (without adding Itzal) which pumps it up even more. Plus this assumes that Medonius is just a straight normal being, if he is something else the challenge rating just goes up from there. If Medonius is a ghost he is at a minimum challenge level 16, however he can't be a ghost as we would of had to save for horrific appearance.)
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs M HP48/48) 2d8(4+8)+3=15 d20+7=22 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 9:42:12 AM
A ghost? Were those the words spoken by Paladin Florin?
Again the undead visit their evil upon the Wold. Bitter is the memory of their losses in Koshe Marr. Innocents lost to the undeath.
"You will not take her, Medonius," calls out Harvest Moon.
From her haversack, she draws the party wand. No better use could it be put to than this. She speaks the trigger word and closes the wounds upon Florin's bride before stepping further away from the battle against the ghostly mage.
The lore of the undead rushes back to the brown girl from the years spent as an acolyte of Gargul. (Knowledge Religion to know the same things as Florin.)
"We must find Itzal Jerse," she calls to her companions. "I think that only he will know of how Medonius came to be undead and how to break his hold upon this Wold."
Rolls and Actions CMW from Wand, Heal Ivy 15hp Knowledge Religion 22
Movement and Position AM16 (5ft Step; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (6/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 7/10)
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Desolute (AC:18 HP: -7/29) Wednesday October 24th, 2007 11:31:34 AM
From no where, a dog appears and rips into the half orc barbarian. As he screams, he hopes he tastes awful, then nothing.....
DM corrected HP total. 5-12= -7
Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 6/10) 5d4(2+1+1+2+3)+5=14 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 3:20:49 PM
Bralin nods in satisfaction as the Magic Missiles hurt Medonius. Not a ghost after all. Good.
Then the wizard turns and fires two spells into the dwarf. Immediately his breathing becomes labored, and sweat streaks the inside of his platemail. Bralin is tired, very tired.
And yet, the warrior knows two things. The wizard can be hurt. And he can still lift a wand.
The dull black platemailed figure steps inexorably forward, raises his arm, and sends five more bolts of energy racing toward his foe.
[10' move to AF7. Wand of Magic Missiles at Medonius for 14 hp damage]
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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP d20+5=21 d20+5=24 d20+5=24 d20+5=15 d20+5=14 d20+5=21 d20+5=21 d20+5=19 d20+5=7 d20+5=16 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 6:21:13 PM
Malgant whispers so that only those in the message spell can hear him. " Keep the mage busy Bralin, When the fatigue is bad use your resoration to remove it as you did this morning. Force spells seem to be the ticket for harming him. Davos, blow him from his boots with missiles. Desolute, I am coming." The plants subdued Malgant turns and races back down the hill trying to get close enough to make his play, once he sees Sgt Hammer and the chaos surrounding him he halts and puts every ounce of energy into this prayer. " Domi let me be right. Purge this area of magic and send these beasts home."
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 44/50 rounds
OOC Hold onto your hats kids, this is gonna be tricky. Having seen Davros dispel the summoned creatures before, Malgant is gonna try it. Right now I am hoping beyond all hope that those Hell Hounds are indeed summoned, if they are not this will suck. Move straight back to U and V 17 and lob an area dispel magic at AF20. That will catch the Web spell, Hammer, Davros, the bird, Any ,Desolute and both dogs, Ivy and Harvest in the area. I will roll in that order 1 check for each of those things. If I require more checks due to failing to dispel the first effect on something then Dan please make them for me. I am 5th level so it should be d20+5
Davros AC17/14 Hp 35/35 Speed 60/30 d4+2=3 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 7:05:50 PM
OOC-phew! thank goodness for defensive magic. sorry if I ended up disrupting anyone's posts. OOC-Lorth-let's not assume too much about Medonius, there were other spellcasters present, and they may not have run as far as we thought.
Davros sees the trouble Desolute is in and moves to help. Ignoring the bird, :) he casts a spell upon himself and then moves to stand over Desolute's prone form. (If the haste is dispelled, he can only make it to AF19 this round)
actions: move to: Desolute's square or AF19 cast: mirror image on self -dur6min, 3 images
active effects: message- range 160 feet(between each other),dur 1hour, -targets - Davros,Bralin,Florin,Lorth,Malgant,Anthos haste- dur 6rounds, +1 attack,+1 AC and reflex saves, +30 speed(enhancement), 1 extra attack when making a full round attack action in combat(melee), targets- Bralin, Florin, Lorth, Anthos, Davros, Desolute protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 d20+13=24 d20+8=13 d8+5=6 d6=5 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:06:55 PM
(Sorry for not posting AC and such last post. Honest mistake.)
Florin feels the fatigue wash over him and grits his teeth as he sees little choice but to keep pressing his attack on the creature before him. If it vanishes or something then it has to be some type of undead like creature, if it drops dead then it was something else, thats all that burns in his mind.
Florin does looks towards Bralin, "If we can drop this thing then a good protection from evil spell or such could be used and a regroup or something."
Florin swings his weapon as hard as he can once again. Using his last smite evil too when he does.
(Can hit AC:24/13 Damage:6 Shock:5 Smite evil:9 Favored enemy undead adds a +2 to damage also.)
Fatigued:-2 to Dex and Str. (Adjusted AC above already.)
(DM:Not sure if I selected my spells before this combat or not.)
Any (AC 22, HP 23/38), Haste, Cat's s Grace d20+7=23 d20+7=18 d20+6=21 d8+6=13 d8+6=12 d4+2=6 Wednesday October 24th, 2007 8:59:41 PM
Any's arrows fly true, but before he can do more, two large black dogs appear, with one attacking him.
Any drops his bow, and out flashes his sword and dagger (quickdraw). He attacks the dog closest to him. Davros will have to fend for himself--in fact Desolute is in more dire need than the magic-user.
Attacks: Hit AC 23, 18, 21 for 13, 6,and 12 HP DAM
Round 9 d100=76 d20+7=21 d20+10=28 d20+10=21 d8+5=13 d20+11=20 d20+11=29 d20+6=26 d20+6=24 2d6(5+2)+6=13 8d6(5+6+5+3+5+2+4+1)+8=39 Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:00:25 AM
Lorth moves back and grabs his previously dropped sword.
Harvest takes a healing wand from her Haversack and touches Ivy. The burns melt away, replaced by whole beautiful skin, but Ivy remains unconscious. Physically she appears just as she did before the fireball detonated. Harvest calls out that Itzal may be the key to defeating Medonious.
Arminas heads downhill, backtracking the direction the fire dogs came from. His sharp eyes scanning for signs of Itzal. He calls back for Malgant to bring the silenced weapon. Arminas' sharp eyes spy a form hunkered down behind a pair of trees.
One of the dogs tears into Desolute and the half-orc falls in a cry of intense pain.
Bralin activates his wand again and five more bolts of force slam into Medonious. The wizards face twists with rage and pain.
Malgant moves towards the new combatants on the field and casts a Dispel Magic. The Web vanishes and both dogs remain. Other less visible affects occur as well. The Haste spell on Any disappears and the Message spell cast by Davros is undone.
Davros casts Mirror Image and moves to Desolute. The Wizard can easily tell the man is in serious trouble as blood pumps freely to the grass about them.
Florin steps in and calling upon Domi's holy power, he strikes. The blade slows again and Medonious vanishes with a sharp cry of pain.
Any drops the bow, draws his weapons and attacks the dog that is trying to eat him. He strikes repeatedly and the dog vanishes.
Hammer presses in on the bird and this time his weapon cuts true, spilling a good deal of the birds blood. =====================================================================================================================
Another black dog appears just a few feet from Arminas. Turning sickly green and yellow glowing eyes on the ranger, it bears its fangs and attacks. [Hit AC 21] Just missing.
The bird shifts and retaliates and this time the Sgt is not fast enough. A claw catches his arm, spinning him off balance and the beak then drives into his back. With a fountain of blood coming from his mouth and sickening crack of bone, Sgt Hammer folds backwards and falls.
The haste spell expired The Message spell cast by Davros was removed
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:44:32 AM
Lorth is amazed that Medonious has dissapeared, again he must be toying with us he thinks, he could easily kill us all, a few well placed fireballs and it would be all over... He quickly removes that thought from his mind then moves as quickly as he can towards Hammer. (Double move to 20,6)
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs A2, HP48/48) 2d8(7+5)+3=15 Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:51:36 AM
"Desolute? Desolute?" Hauling Ivy's weight upon her shoulder, Harvest Moon rushes directly by Davros Sapphiredge to menace the abyssal canine from the side and draw its bite. "Desolute?"
The brown girl gives the hound a stern look before speaking a trigger word and reaching cautiously to the prone half-orc to touch him with healing light.
"Anthos, does he live?"
Rolls and Actions CMW from Wand, Heal Desolute 15hp
Movement and Position AG19 (40ft Move in direct Line; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider) Draw AoO From H1, but AC is 31 w/Mobility
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (5/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 6/10)
Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 7/10) Thursday October 25th, 2007 9:55:27 AM
"STONE'S BLOOD!" Bralin cries in frustration. And stops as a thought strikes from nowhere. "Be he summoned?" he asks Florin. "He disappeared as if we dispatched a summoned being. Mayhap tis the boy all along."
Just the effort of screaming saps most of the dwarf's energy. "To the south," he tells the paladins. "Take the fight to the south."
Bralin does his level best to follow his own command. But his armor feels like a mountain upon him. The dwarf still moves, but slowly.
[Full move around west side of altar - 20' to same column-row 10]
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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) Thursday October 25th, 2007 1:05:44 PM
The pain returns and Desolute gasps and yells in agony. If you can scream, you are breathing. Desolute becomes concious and as he opens his eyes, he sees his rapier but a grasp away. He rises to his feet, doing so grabbing his weapons from where he just dropped them. He prepares to attack next round, or defend harvest and Ivy, as necessary.
Harvest (Correction) Thursday October 25th, 2007 2:05:27 PM
Instead of moving to her present location along a circular path, she will move directly, drawing an AoO. AC is +4 for Mobility.
(Post changed above.)
DM ...Highlight to display spoiler: {We are not changing our minds because Desolute just sttod up and provoked an AoO are we?}
Harvest: Highlight to display spoiler: {Quite blatantly, yes. But it's less a reaction to his standing, than it is something that I should have anticipated coming, and therefore should have done anyway. Were that not the case, I would not have changed.}
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 Thursday October 25th, 2007 5:12:55 PM
"Desolute, are you ok?" "The sergeant needs aid!" Davros casts a spell at the hell hound, trying to slow it down.
actions: move to: a five-foot move so Davros and Desolute are not sharing the same square and to position to not hit anyone with the spell cast: color spray on hell hound. will save DC16
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light
Malgant AC 21(19 charging) 44/44 HP d20+9=29 d20+9=22 3d6(2+3+2)+5=12 3d6(3+5+6)+5=19 Thursday October 25th, 2007 6:03:00 PM
Sergeant Hammer falls and Malgant is now close enough to do something about it. Rather than step in and heal, possibly having Hammer stand up right into the bird's attacks Malgant charges diagonally across the field, drawing his Greatsword as he goes and slashing into the bird creature from nearly 10 feet away. The area around the Minotaur is now lit by the cheery flames that constantly adorn his blade.
OOC Charge to within 10 feet of the bird critter and as far as I can tell crit the bejesus out of it Hit ac 29, hit ac 22 to confirm crit 12 damage if not a crit 31 damage if it is a crit.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 43/50 rounds
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d4=3 Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:05:19 PM
Arminas can hear the Minotaur charging across the ground. Clearly that means one thing, he is not coming to Arminas' aid with the silenced javelin. Now, a hell hound is attacking him.
I must remember these fiendish beings are not animals.
He does remember though a gift given to him long ago. A seal made by a hobgoblin, Arminas calls out to the seal to activate. Three images of Arminas form around him, so that the hell hound has only a one if four chance of attacking him. Standing his ground as the images mimick him, Arminas pulls out another scroll of entangle. Hopefully, the hound will not disrupt his spell and the plants will come to life (center at intersection of 36/37 diagonally SW of hell hound, sorry no x-axis coordinates on the map I have. This should get the hell hound and Itzal, but miss Arminas.)
Arminas then runs along the very edge of the entangle so as to be able to see Itzal's hiding place behind the trees. (move run speed 160' to the area just East of Itzal)
Active spells: mirror image 3 rounds entangle 3 minutes longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)AC 20 while attacking with two weapons d20+7=10 d20+6=20 d4+2=4 Thursday October 25th, 2007 8:09:38 PM
"I kow not my lady if ..."
And just then Desolute stands.
"Yes!"
Any then focuses his frustration over this battle on the dog which has been attacking Desolute. His blades rise and fall, though not as quickly as mere moments ago. He only strikes twice, and prays it is enough. His sword flies off target, but the dagger draws blood, or whatever passes for blood in this infernal beast.
Attacks: Hit AC 20 for 4 HP DAM
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 Thursday October 25th, 2007 10:02:41 PM
Florin looks to Bralin and speaks to him before doing as he is orders and moving towards the South to aid those he can, "I don't think so. I think he is some type of undead still. If I'm right he is a ghost and we haven't seen the last of him. Undead are my specialty so we will have to look into it more. If he is a ghost then as Harvest said, the boy is the key...or" Florin frowns, maybe they should look into the Jerse manor, see who owned it in the past, maybe thats also why the evil was so strong there, it could even be a relative to the Jerse's.
(My comp is being a pain so DM, please move Florin as you see fit on the map. Florin will move towards the person he believes is in the most need of help and in the direction Bralin said.)
Round 10 d20=2 d20+7=10 d20+4=19 d20+7=21 d20+5=24 d20+3=15 d20+7=25 d8+3=6 d6=3 d20+5=21 d20+7=17 Friday October 26th, 2007 8:36:01 AM
Lorth moves towards Sgt Hammer, his thoughts on Medonius and that the powerful wizard was toying with them.
Harvest moves to Desolutes side and with her wand she heals some of his wounds. The Dog bites at her as she moves past, but does not get close.
Bralin, tired as he is, heads south calling Lorth and Florin to do so as well.
Desolute wearily stands and retrieves his dropped weapons.
Davros steps to the side and casts Color Spray at the dog. The cone of color splashes across the pit bull, but does not seem to affect it.
Malgant also moves to Hammer's aid, his greatsword coming free and burstinto flames. The weapon all but splits the large bird creature in half. The body vanishes before it hits the ground.
Arminas activates a seal and duplicates himself. He then grabs a scroll, the dog lunges, ignoring the images just created, but Arminas is just a fraction of an inch faster and it misses. [Hit AC 21] Arminas thinks to then move around his spell, but retrieving the scroll and then casting it have consumed his actions this round. The grass wraps and reaches for the dog, but it too it quick on its feet and avoids most of the entanglement.
Any continues his attack, landing one strike.
The dog on Arminas moves out of the spell and strikes. His teeth afire, they graze the ranger. [Hit AC 25 Dmg 6+3Fire, Scent negates miss chance]
A great wolf appears to the rangers right and closes quickly. Its furred slicked with blood and its eyes glow a deathly white. The wolf lunges and just misses. [Hit AC 21]
The dog, now nearly surrounded, presses on and bites again for Desolute. The teeth come just short. [Hit AC 17]
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Friday October 26th, 2007 9:10:05 AM
Lorth stops at Sgt. Hammer and quickly looks him over. He lays his hand upon him, "Gargul heal this man!", he intones. (Lay on hands: 5 points) He then moves off towards the south... (move to 24,10)
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs H3, HP48/48) d20+7=20 d8+2=9 Friday October 26th, 2007 9:53:55 AM
"Good. Desolute, I must ask you to care for Ivy. She is well, I think. But she is heavy for me to carry."
Anthos ... The light of concern reflects from her eyes as they touch upon the wounds of the bard. And yet ...
"Anthos, I will leave this one for you. Please take care."
Then, with another stern look at the demon dog, Harvest steps in to stomp a foot down upon its paw, an injury of bright and stunning pain. And while the hell dog's attention is upon her, she rushes off, down the hill towards the many beleaguered incarnations of Arminas Calaelen.
"Desolute, please follow." The ground seems to rush under her feet as she pelts down the hill in the darkness. "And take Ivy from me if you can."
Rolls and Actions Hit H1 AC20, Damage 9hp/Non-Lethal (Stunning Fist, Fort vs DC18 or be Stunned for 1 round)
Movement and Position AH28 (40ft Move; Unencumbered speed is 60 w/Longstrider) Draw Possible AoO From H1, but AC is 31 w/Mobility
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (4/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 5/10)
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 -twice amended post d20+10=18 Friday October 26th, 2007 10:00:37 AM
Feeling much like a rabbit set upon by hounds at the edge of a briar patch, Arminas looks about. No help is coming. Taking a leap into the entangled area, Arminas tries to dodge the plants and move towards the center of the entangle. He moves 20 feet to 35 AH
Having moved to what he hopes is safety, Arminas pulls a scroll from his haversack (summon nature's alley III).
Reflex save 18
Active spells: mirror image 2 rounds entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Friday October 26th, 2007 4:47:51 PM
Severing the bird's connection to this plane barely slows the Minotaur. He sees an Exhausted Lorth stoop and heal the mercenary. Knowing that Hammer will not bleed out due to his wounds Malgant recalls how wounded the man must be, but he will live and others are hard pressed right now. Not slowing his pace Malgant moves as fast as he can to get to the creatures that are attacking Arminas.
OOC double move to AG26
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 42/50 rounds
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) Friday October 26th, 2007 5:41:03 PM
The half orc sheathes his short sword and with his left hand, gently removes Harvest's unconcious package and lies her upon his shoulder. Desolute limps after the monk as she has asked.
Actions: Sheath Shortsword and follows Harvest.
Active spells: Message from Harvest.
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 d20+14=32 d8+5=8 d6=5 Friday October 26th, 2007 8:26:35 PM
From the looks of the enemy Florin is near, it looks to have quite abit of people to help drop it. Florin will continue moving to aid someone else inless to many people move to press on. In which case he will do his best to end the wolf's life.
(Can hit AC:32 Damage:8 Shock:5)
Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)AC 20 while attacking with two weapons d20+7=22 d20+6=10 d8+6=9 Saturday October 27th, 2007 12:23:46 PM
OOC--Sorry about the Saturday post, things got a little hectic yesterday afternoon and evening.
Any continues his attack on the dog. Hoping to do more damage this time he focuses on his attack. HIs sword finds a mark this time, while his dagger misses the moving animal.
"We will handle this beast my lady, just you take care of yourself."
Attacks:
Hit AC 22 for 10 HP DAM
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 3d4(4+3+3)+3=13 Saturday October 27th, 2007 11:17:14 PM
Davros gets a wand out and blasts the hell hound with magic missles, hoping to finish it before it can harm anyone else.
"Sergeant, can you hear me?"
actions: retrieve wand from haversack activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 13
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light 1 charge from wand of magic missle
ADM Buzz Sunday October 28th, 2007 1:50:04 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 21 - Saturday October 27
The Beginning of the End Round 11 d20+7=18 d20+5=7 d20+9=21 2d6(2+1)=3 d20+7=27 d20+7=12 d20+3=13 d6+3=6 Monday October 29th, 2007 8:25:21 AM
Lorth kneels down next to Sgt Hammer and channels healing power into him. Wounds close, but Hammer still lies unconscious.
Harvest calls for Desolute to Follow. Kicking hard into the dog, she hopes to stun it and heads south. The Dog is not stunned and takes a bite, missing. [Hit AC 21]
Arminas moves into the entangle spell and away from the summoned creatures beginning to suround him. The plants grab abd slow him and as he skirts past the wolf, the fiendish animal takes a bite at him. [Hit AC 7] Now safely away, he draws for a scroll.
Malgant continues south since Lorth has taken care of Hammer's immediate needs.
Desolute sheathes his sword and moves back to get Ivy. [Ivy was lying at location AL/16]
Florin steps in on the Dog. With Harvest and Desolute moving away, it would leave Any and Davros to fend it off. A single slice of his sword sends the creature to the plane of its origin.
Any too, strikes the dog as it vanishes.
Davros retrieves a wand intending to blast the dog, but it is already gone. [No charge used]
Bralin takes a breather, been a rough night on the dwarf.
Both Wolf and Dog do not follow Arminas, but instead turn to the group closing from the north. The dog takes a quick step a unleashes a cone of Fire at Harvest. [Reflex DC 15 3 Dmg.] The wolf bounds in right after the flames die away. The teeth lock onto her arm and with a violent head twist the wolf tries to bring Harvest to the ground. [Hit AC 27 Crit 12 Dmg 6 Trip 13 unsucessful] Harvest though, is able to twist out of the hold and maintain her feet.
From the darkness to the south comes a human cry, nearing panic. "Medonious! Where are you? They are Still coming!"
Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 9/10) Monday October 29th, 2007 9:12:14 AM
Bralin wills himself toward the sound of battle.
[Move 20' to AF/15.]
Looking to his left, the dwarf sees Desolute picking up Ivy. The half orc is a mess. "Desolute," he calls heavily. "To me. I shall heal your wounds, and we shall provide double guard on the girl." ---------
Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' d20+11=30 d20+11=13 d8+4=9 d8+4=7 Monday October 29th, 2007 9:16:03 AM
Lorth glimpses the wolf and dog try and halt Harvest's movement. Raising his sword he charges the wolf and aims to cut it down.
(Charge to 28,11 Hit AC: 30, Confirm Crit AC: 13, DM: 9, If Crit. DM: 7)
"Harvest I will try and hold these animals here, please continue after Itzal as you are much faster than I.", Lorth says between breaths.
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48) d20+8=18 d20+15=19 d20+15=31 Monday October 29th, 2007 10:09:25 AM
The brown girl nods at the paladin's words. Blood drips from her arm through the tear in her old homespun robe.
With a quick movement she dodges past Paladin Lorth, tumbling past the two snarling canines to rush down the slope in the direction of the lone boy. As she goes, she draws her spiked chain.
"Surrender, Itzal Jerse," Harvest Moon says as she brakes to a stop at the side of the young misguided wizard. "There is still time to redeem yourself. Help us against Medonius before your soul proceeds irrevocably down the path to evil."
Rolls and Actions Reflex 18 vs Fire Tumble 19 vs Wolf, 31 vs Hellhound.
Movement and Position AR42 (90ft Move; speed is 60 w/Longstrider) 110 foot move with 1/2 speed for tumbling
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (3/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 4/10)
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 d20+10=18 d3=2 d20+10=12 d20+10=14 Monday October 29th, 2007 10:13:15 AM
Arminas again resists the grabbing of the plants, as he holds up the scroll he retrieved. Time now to summon the creatures of nature to help. Reading the scroll, he points towards the direction of Itzal's call. Appearing at AP 42, are two huge dire bats. Chirping a high pitched sound, they immediately swoop towards the wizard. Arminas fights his way through the plants as he moves toward Itzal (moves to AK 37).
Reflex save 18
Bat 1 Hit AC 12 Bat 2 Hit AC 14
Active spells: Summon nature's alley III 3 rounds mirror image 1 rounds entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
DM Casting SNA is a full Round. Bats appear just before Arminas' action next round. range of the spell is 35'
Fine, since they are bats they will be well above the area of entangle.
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) Monday October 29th, 2007 12:12:59 PM
Desolute looks around and sees everyone is in danger, to some degree. He chances a side glance to Ivy as ifshe is a burden, but yet, he does what he is told and continues to follow Harvest.
Active spells: Message from Harvest.
DM Monday October 29th, 2007 6:24:53 PM
Sorry, but I will be unable to post until Wednesday morning.
Oh poo. -Al
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 3d4(1+4+4)+3=12 Monday October 29th, 2007 8:37:55 PM
Seeing that the sergeant is ok, Davros moves up to support Lorth against the wolf and dog. With a wand at the ready, he fires a volley of magic missles at the nearest target.
actions: move 30 feet towards Lorth and opponents activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 12, range medium
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light 1 charge from wand of magic missle
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 Monday October 29th, 2007 8:43:20 PM
Florin looks to where Lorth and such are and breathes heavy as he is still feeling the effects of the spell cast on him from earlier. He calls out, being quite winded now, "I'll come to aid you Lorth, do your best to hold them till then."
Florin will move to help Lorth, wishing now he could run but seeing as how he can't he just prays to Domi and Lorth can hold the creatures off and Harvest will be safe.
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Monday October 29th, 2007 10:07:20 PM
Malgant looks around him and sees where he is needed. Harvest has run up ahead chasing Itzxal and is alone. Arminas is up there as well but could be entangled by his own plants at any moment.Lorth is protected from the teeth of the hound he has not engaged but its breath chan hurt him. Davros is helping Lorth so he is fine. Malgant puts his head down and starts running flat out to get around the entangleand get to Harveast as fast as he can. He hears her try to reason with Itzal and knows the boy will not listen but flee. Malgant is counting on Harvest to slow that flight.
OOC run (triple move due to heavy armor) to AR26
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 41/50 rounds
Arminas Tuesday October 30th, 2007 10:32:49 AM
Standing in the area of entangle, a tendril of ivy creeps up Arminas' leg in a ticklish sort of way.
Desolute Tuesday October 30th, 2007 1:58:32 PM
Making his way toward harvest as fast as possible, his nose begins to itch. He thinks of using his rapier, but instead rubs his face on Ivy's waist to satisfy his dilemma.
Harvest Tuesday October 30th, 2007 2:23:53 PM
Harvest Moon wrinkles her small nose and her upper lip scrunches a bit and her lips scrunch into a firm frown of warning.
Resistance, Itzal Jerse, is futile.
Round 12 d20+7=17 d20+12=26 d20+5=11 Wednesday October 31st, 2007 11:26:10 AM
Bralin calls Desolute over to be cured and he wearily heads down the hill.
Lorth charges in and slashes at the wolf. The sword cuts deeply, but does not put the creature down.
Harvest moves South, following Lorth's direction. She calls out intot he dark for Itzal to surrender.
Arminas prevents the plants from grabbing at him and begins to cast the summoning spell from the scroll. Full round to cast the spell, they arrive at the beginning of the next round
Lorth strikes.
Florin moves over to help
Davros activates the wand and the wolf is destroyed.
Any sheathes his weapons. He then retrieves his bow and heads south. Lastly he begins a bardic song.
Malgant runs to get a clear line to move towards Itzal and Harvest.
================================================================================================= The Hound attacks Lorth, but the defenses of the paladin turn aside the atttempt. [Hit AC 17]
The deep shadows and gloom, Harvest finds herself in the presence of Itzal Jerse, or what is left of him. The smell of charred flesh and burned hair assaults her nostrils and as her eyes adjust to the deeper light conditions, she is thankful. Itzal was severly wounded in the balst of the fireball. His clothes are smouldered, his hands greased and black. Almost all his hair is gone, as is his nose and eyebrows. Through cracked and bloodied lips he answers the monk.
"Time? Time for them perhpas." A disfigured hand gestures towards the rest of the party. The skin completely gone, revealing tendon, bone and swelling muscle as the young mans body tries its best to save itself. "But not for me. Not for failure and most certainly not...for...you." With these last words, Itzal brings his other hand about, equally burned and gruesome, but cupped in it, Itzal carries an oozing maroon and black looking viscious liquid. It seems to pulse and call out to Harvest, could Itzal be weilding Woldsblood? The young mage strikes out, but far too slow. [Hit Touch AC 11]
Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)Bardic Song d20+6=23 d6+2=8 d6=6 Wednesday October 31st, 2007 6:50:51 PM
OOC-Sorry for the no post Monday and Tuesday, car problems kept me busy, but I guess with the no DM post it was a moot point. :o)
As the beast in front of him disappears, Any sheathes his weapons, quickly picks up his bow, and begins to run towards Harvest. (Monday actions)
He stops momentarily to fire an arrow at the wolf that bit Harvest, the flame from the arrow making a streak of light in the darkness as it goes towards the wolf. (Hit AC 23 for should be 9 HP DAM plus 6 HP fire DAM if no save, Tuesday actions)
Then before moving again, he begins to sing, his song raising the spirits of his friends. ( begin Bardic song, +1 hit, +1 will save, Wednesday Actions)
"Though tooth and nail assail us, Your spells shall not avail you, For we shall fight in our might, And win the battle thru'
Sword and shield protect us, Might and right prevail. Through the dark, to the mark, And that shall tell the tale."
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) Wednesday October 31st, 2007 7:29:31 PM
Wednesday post.
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Wednesday October 31st, 2007 7:31:17 PM
awaiting DM post. I am sick and turning in for the night so Ill need to catch up tomorow.
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48) d20+8=20 d20+6=18 d20+7=17 d8+2=4 Thursday November 1st, 2007 11:08:10 AM
Atop the smell of burning flesh and hair comes for Harvest Moon a wave of sadness. Herein is the birth of evil, and it is neither terrible, nor shocking, nor is it abhorrent. It is, instead, covered in sadness.
"You will not be allowed to leave, Itzal Jerse." Grave is Harvest Moon's tone. Onto the ground she drops the curing wand, and shakes out her length of spiked chain. "We will inform your mother of your capture. I'm sure that she will come for you."
Harvest shifts down slope, and her chain sings in the dark night air. The brown girl feels the links wrap the boy's legs and she pulls hard, preparing a stunning blow to further incapacitate him.
Rolls and Actions Drop Wand of CMW Trip Attack: Touch AC20, Trip 18 (+4 Improved Trip, +2 STR) For Successful Trip: Hit AC17, Damage 4hp/Non-Lethal (Stunning Fist Fortitude vs DC18)
Movement and Position AR43 (5ft Step; speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (2/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 3/10), Wand of CMW Dropped at AR42
Lorth AC 22/24 evil, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' d20+11=21 d8+4=10 Thursday November 1st, 2007 11:08:26 AM
Lorth attacks the hound that is still near him... (Hit AC: 21, DM: 10)
Protection from evil- 7 minutes, +2 AC against evil and +2 saves. Summoned creatures with natural attacks cannot touch Lorth
Lorth has 2 negative levels. Each negative level gives a creature a -1 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, ability checks, and effective level (for determining the power, duration, DC, and other details of spells or special abilities). Each negative level causes -5HP.
Lorth is fatigued, can't run, -2 str and dex.
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 6/29) d20+3=15 d20+4=21 Thursday November 1st, 2007 12:17:06 PM
Desolute hardly heard Bralin's words, so focused on Harvest's safety. Seeing though, she is alright, he will meet up with Bralin and continues to keep a watch while the surly dwarf cures his wounds. Looking down at the priest he says, "Thank you."
Spot: 15 Listen: 21
Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted, Divine Favor 10/10) d8+3=8 Thursday November 1st, 2007 4:29:08 PM
His armor still smoking from the fireball blast he received half a minute ago, Bralin nods at Desolute's thanks.
The dwarf casts a spell, healing some of the half-orc's hurts, and then continues stumbling south toward the sound of battle.
[Spontaneously cast CLW over Command, heal Desolute for 8 hp. Move due south 10'] ---------
Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 d20+10=21 d20+10=23 d20+10=12 Thursday November 1st, 2007 4:53:59 PM
Appearing suddenly (near AO 38) are two huge dire bats. They swoop towards the fallen Itzal, attempting to wrap him up in their wings.
Arminas keeps from being entangled by his own spell, his mirror images multiplying the difficult task. Hearing Harvest and Itzal's voices, the elf decides to try and get to her side. Moving through the plants he reaches the edge of the spell, and then runs at full speed to reach Harvest's side. The bats have beaten him, and are attacking the prone boy.
Reflex save 21
Bat 1 Hit AC 23 Grapple Bat 2 Hit AC 12
Active spells: Summon nature's alley III 3 rounds mirror image last round entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 d20+14=19 d20+9=20 d8+5=6 d8+5=9 d6=2 d6=4 Thursday November 1st, 2007 7:49:55 PM
(OOC:I think I been a bad player here and missed something. Earlier wasn't Florin in a fireball blast with Lorth, Bralin and such? If so I over looked it. Dan, if you can let me know and if you like roll Florin's reflex and I'll note the damage. Shouldn't of been enough to kill him but I think Florin should of been injured back there. Sorry.)
Florin will aid Lorth now as he had moved to help him. He speaks as he brings his own weapon in on the hellhound, "Sorry I'm late my friend. Did I miss much?" Florin smiles, trying to ignore the tiredness of his body at the moment.
(Can hit AC:19/20 Damage:6/9 Shocking:2/4)
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Thursday November 1st, 2007 7:54:15 PM
Malgant moves up to assist Harvest since he cannot see Ital in the dark.
OOC Triple move(run) to AR38
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3 comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 39/50 rounds
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 3d4(1+3+4)+3=11 Thursday November 1st, 2007 10:14:19 PM
Davros continues to support the warriors and launches more magic missles at the nearest dog or wolf.
actions: move up to 30 feet towards Lorth, Florin and opponents activate wand of magic missle -dmg= 11, range medium
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light 2 charges from wand of magic missle
Any (AC 22, HP 23/38)Bardic Song Friday November 2nd, 2007 8:29:15 AM
OOC-Things are really hectic here. Just closed on my house yesterday, then ran to boy's basketball game. Sorry for my erratic posting. I will post Thursday now, and promise I will post Friday later this afternoon.
Any ceases his singing, and begins to run towards Harvest, but all can still feel the effect of his song, inspiring them in the battle. (Bardic song +1 hit, +1 will save, Thursday action).
Desolute Friday November 2nd, 2007 8:22:34 PM
Friday post
Combat Over....Kind of d8+4=8 d8+4=12 Friday November 2nd, 2007 11:16:50 PM
Lorth and Florin strike the hound.
Davros sends a volley of Magic Missiles and the hound vanishes like the others.
Bralin casts healing into Desolute and most others move to assist in Itzal's capture.
Harvest, though, takes him down and renders him unconscious with a quick trip and strike. The last look on his face as he falls is one of genuine surprise.
The deed is done, but then two shapes, black on black, tear by the monk and attack the now helpless mage. Giant bat wings beat the air and in the darkened gloom of night, harvest can see two tearing into Itzal with savagery. Warm blood sprays the woman.
Any and Malgant are at the scene in moments to whitness the grisly feast.
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP Saturday November 3rd, 2007 2:09:34 AM
Moving forward, Malgant quickly steps between the bats and Itzal. Reaching down he places a protection from evil on Itzal to kep the bats from doing any further harm. He then prepares to heal the boy.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3* comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 38/50 rounds
Harvest (AC 27, AC28 vs W, HP42/48) Saturday November 3rd, 2007 12:54:09 PM
"Forgiveness lights the path to redemption."
Harvest Moon speaks the words and then drops to her knees next to the bloody and fallen boy. With a hand she brushes at the large hovering bats.
"Live, Itzal Jerse." Her hands form the symbol of Alemi. "Please live."
Rolls and Actions CMinor on Itzal (Burn Resistance)
Movement and Position AR43 (No move; speed is 60 w/Longstrider)
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Shield (1/10 rounds), Protection from Evil (Ivy 2/10), Wand of CMW Dropped at AR42
Any Saturday November 3rd, 2007 3:10:46 PM
Any arrives on the scene in time to see the results of the attack on Itzal. Others are giving the aid that is necessary. Any turns to those who are injured in the party.
"I don't have much in the way of healing, but what I have I will share if any are in need."
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 Saturday November 3rd, 2007 10:17:41 PM
Arminas rushes to Harvest side as the bats tear at Itzal.
"Nooo, be gone!"
Arminas gestures at the bats and they disappear.
"I'm sorry, I did not know the extent of his injuries. I was just trying to stop him."
Arminas stands with a look of shock on his face, as those around him administer to Itzal.
Active spells: entangle 3 minutes Reflex DC 14 or become entangled longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Harvest (2nd Post) Sunday November 4th, 2007 8:42:57 AM
The crest of hair that hangs over Harvest Moon's forehead wags back and forth as she shakes her head in negation.
"Your contrition is admirable, Arminas Calaelen. But I think that such things happen often in the heat of battle. It is unfortunate, but understandable."
With calm expectant eyes, she looks down upon the body of the boy, Itzal Jerse.
"His life is now in the hands of the gods."
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 Sunday November 4th, 2007 10:18:50 AM
"It appears the battle is over. Does Itzal yet live?"
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light 2 charges from wand of magic missle
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 - 2nd post Sunday November 4th, 2007 10:28:04 PM
Arminas eyes become as steel as he grips his bow.
"His 'friend' has betrayed him and sacrificed him. Do you suppose he is yet near?"
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 14/29) Monday November 5th, 2007 12:53:36 AM
Desolute sheathes his rapier and carries Ivy in a two armed hold, more dignified then slung over his shoulder before. He continues to make his way toward Harvest. Once he sees the remains of Itzal, Desolute is satisfied that he had many a chance to stop and give himself up. No big loss.
Wolf Hill 12:04 am Monday November 5th, 2007 7:39:16 AM
Arminas calls off the bats, but their work was already done. The two Dire Bats are dismissed and vanish. Malgant arrives in short order, but there is nothing the cleric can do, Itzal is dead.
The rest of the group gathers about harvest and the body. Ivy still lies unconscious, but seemingly unharmed physically over Desolute's shoulder. Sgt Hammer lies critically wounded, but stable nearby. One of the enemy had fled into the night, two had been killed and Medonious had vanished or perhaps been banished under the direct assault of Bralin and Lorth.
The apparent gathering clouds have also pulled baack to a more natural night.
Lorth Monday November 5th, 2007 7:49:05 AM
Lorth returns to Sgt. Hammer to make sure that his is ok. (OOC: if we are out of combat rounds, Lorth heals him also, 13 points lay on hands)
Arminas AC 22 HP 37/46 Monday November 5th, 2007 10:03:05 AM
The group gathers near the dead body of Itzal, while Arminas gathers his thoughts. He checks his gear and looks into the night.
"I cannot track Medonious, but I can track the man who ran. Perhaps he can provide answers."
Looking at the group, it is apparant that several are injured and tired.
"Shall I follow him while you get Ivy to safety?"
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Harvest (AC 23, HP42/48) Monday November 5th, 2007 10:18:42 AM
"Go to Gargul for judgment now, Itzal Jerse." Harvest Moon closes the eyes of the boy. She slips her arms from her haversack and takes out her bedroll. She lays the bedroll out next to the boy's body an rolls him atop. "We must take him back to his mother," is her only explanation.
"Paladin Florin Jandeth? Can you waken Ivy? I think that we must find out what was supposed to have taken place here and it is possible that Ivy may have heard something of note before she was rendered unconscious. If we do not have that, then all we have to learn of Medonius is the altar up above."
She looks up from her work at her and her face flushes red. Desolute looks a bloody rag. Paladin Lorth is injured. Arminas Calaelen, Bralin Stoneminder ... and Anthos. She has put Gargul before Alemi.
She takes up the curing wand from the ground where she had dropped it.
"Please, come to be healed," she says to her companions.
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft), Protection from Evil (Ivy 1/10)
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP d8+5=11 d8+5=10 Monday November 5th, 2007 4:35:49 PM
Malgant looks around and is happy that those he knows have lived through the ordeal. However Lady Dulcet is still missing. Malgant looks to his friends well being as he sorts out the logistical problems of finding the missing Pitchfork councilwoman. "Bring me the wounded if you can and I can tend their wounds with Domi's prayers." Turning to answer Arminas." If you can track him and bring him down alive by yourself I would say do it Arminas. I am too slow to come with you and most of the others are similarly slowed or wounded. Lady Dulcet is still unaccounted for and we were counting on Itzal to provide her whereabouts. Now that he is dead, finding her may be difficult. Be gentle with the boy Harvest, I may need to ask him a few questions in the morning."
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 **** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3** comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2 silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 37/50 rounds
OOC Ill assume that I didn't cast Protection from evil on Itzal's corpse. burn 2 protection from evils for healing 11 to Arminas, done first in case he is going after the fleeing man and 10 to Desolute since he is still pretty wounded. Please post hp after your names so I can see who is wounded and in need of healing.
DM ...a perfectly logical assumption
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+16=25 d20+8=21 d20+17=35 Monday November 5th, 2007 6:04:13 PM
"Thank you Malgant for the healing. You are right, I must hurry if I am to catch the man that fled. I will try and bring him alive, to answer questions. I did not mean to kill Itzal, I will try and do better with him. Any who can see well in the dark and have the strength may come with me, or I will go alone."
Arminas moves back to the area of the alter and looks for tracks. He will follow the man at his normal pace (40').
Action: Survival track (need DC 23 for moving at 40' and natural night light) rolled 25 Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 21 Spot 35
Active spells: longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Any 2d8(4+5)+6=15 Monday November 5th, 2007 6:28:27 PM
"I will come with you friend Arminas. Give me a moment to prepare."
He sings softly to himself, and his wounds begin to heal. Then, singing again, he points at Arminas.
"Now we are linked by a message spell for silence."
Then he binds a cloth around his mail shirt to insure better silence, along with his sword and dagger going into his quiver.
"Let us go my friend."
Turning to Harvest, he says,
"My love, do you discover what you can here. We will return as soon as possible."
Actions:
Message 4 minutes cast CMW for 15 HP cure--brings him to full health
ADM Buzz Monday November 5th, 2007 8:19:43 PM
Posting report: Sunday October 28 - Saturday November 3
Bralin (ac 20, 45/76 hp, Exhausted) Monday November 5th, 2007 9:01:30 PM
Bralin forces himself southward. The panting, platemailed form of the dwarf appears on the scene much too late to do more than hear what happened.
He merely nods assent at the plan of Arminas and Any, noting "we dispatched Medonius. He may have been summoned. Has Itzal any magical items in his possession?"
The effort is too much. "A moment," he breathes. "I must rid myself of this spell."
Bralin casts a spell, which takes some time. [Cast Lesser Restoration] Hopefully, it will alleviate his exhaustion.
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Exhausted: moves at half speed and takes a -6 penalty to Strength and Dexterity ----------
Florin Jadenth-AC:22-HP:71/71 Monday November 5th, 2007 10:25:06 PM
Florin looks to everything that happened and sighs deeply as Itxal is dead and looks to the others, "This could pose a problem. You know his mother is going to bend it to show we are the ones who killed him and in cold blood none the less."
Florin moves to Ivy and kneels by her, touching her head first to check to see if she is warm or not for one and then he uses abit of water at first to splash on her face to see if that help and resorting to his lay on hands if needed to try and wake her, "Ivy, can you hear me?"
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 d20+16=24 d20+16=20 d20+16=29 d20+16=35 d20+16=21 Monday November 5th, 2007 10:27:31 PM
Davros looks at Itzal's body with regret. "Such wasted talent. If only he had not fallen under the evil influence of Medonius, he could have become a productive part of the local nobility."
"I will check the altar and see if I can come up with any clues while Arminas and Anthos conduct their search."
actions: move to within 30 feet of altar cast detect magic from wand scan altar area for auras. spellcraft = 24,20,29,35,21
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
items used: 1 charge from wand of light 2 charges from wand of magic missle 1 charge from wand of detect magic
Desolute (AC:18 HP: 24/29) Tuesday November 6th, 2007 11:04:43 AM
Desolute listens to the others first, "Well, the hammer is still alive, so at least there is an outside sourse for their information. If lady Jerse has a big problem with it, perhaps she should have kept her snot nosed kid in his room where he belonged."
He lays Ivy down so that Florin can care for her and walks up to Itzal's dead form and kicks it in the head. "I wish there was so much more I could do for you to repay you for all I have recieved from you."
Wolf Hill 12:05 am Tuesday November 6th, 2007 1:02:00 PM
Lorth returns to Sgt. Hammer to make sure that his is ok. Kneeling down, he channels healing into him and with a cough and wince, Hammer rolls to his hands and knees. With a few more coughs, he looks sideways at Lorth, "Thank you."
Arminas looks about and while he cannot track Medonious, he could start to the trail of the one man who fled. Harvest whispers a small prayer for the now dead Itzal. Feeling of heavy heart she says they must take him home to his family as well as finding out what was supposed to happen this night. It is then as she looks to her companions that the weight of the night hits her. Extracting a wand, she goes to work. Burn charges and post results
Malgant agrees Arminas should go after the fleeing man. He also reminds all that the council woman is still missing. And Itzal might not be inclined to help them, though the cleric plans to ask the boy anyway tomorrow. Malgant heals Arminas 11HP and Desolute 10HP
Player request...Please post hp after your names so I can see who is wounded and in need of healing.
Arminas, now fully healed, moves quickly to the top of the hill again and begins to search for the trail. The Entangle spell and Fireball did a complete job at removing all traces of passage in their vicinity. Arminas, though knew the last direction the fleeing man went in picks up the trail after sweeping further abroad to the west. It takes about 10 minutes, but the ranger is off.
Any heals himself and links Arminas with a message spell. Any moves with Arminas, but the ranger's magically enhanced speed is beginning to leave him behind. Arminas is moving at a 40' Any at a 30'. Every 6 seconds seperates them by 20'
Bralin, panting for breath, seconds Arminas going after the man who fled. He then calls a spell to banish the physical exhaustion taxing his body. Bralin is still fatigued but certainly feeling more himself. Florin speaks his concern of how the nights events will be used by Itzal's mother. A woman of influence in the area and already certainly not counted as an ally. Looking to Ivy, Florin is unable to wake her, with water or magical healing. Ivy is warm to the touch, breathing normally, but completely limp and non responsive.
Davros goes to the altar to conduct his own investigation as Arminas and Any move off. Activating the wand and concentrating on the altar, Davros picks up a strong lingering aura upon the stone surface. Conjuration and some other magic mingling in the fading power of the place. He also sees the moderate power trail left from a necromancy spell in a line about 10' long. Probably the Enervation that struck Lorth
Desolute, having Placed Ivy carefully on the ground, moves to Itzal and delivers a swift kick to the head of the dead mage. There is a hollow thunk as the leather boot contacts the side of his skull.
Sgt Hammer gets to his feet, retrieving his weapon as he stands and moves to the rest of the group about Ivy and Itzal. "How is she?" His eyes then move up hill as Arminas and Any depart as well as Davros. He opens his mouth, but then closes it. Sheathing his weapon, he adjusts a few straps to his blood soaked armor. The effort, while he is trying his best to not acknowledge it, certainly is causing sever pain still. Hammer would be considered critically wounded
Arminas and Any are quickly lost to all sight and sound for the party.
Bralin (45/76 hp) Tuesday November 6th, 2007 3:00:35 PM
Bralin finishes his spell. He remains fairly well charred, but is moving about much more easily.
The dwarf steps in front of Desolute, and picks up the body of the boy, which he then lifts to Malgant. "Mayhap ye and Lorth can see to the boy and identify his possessions," he says to the minotaur. "Tis possible he may possess an item that summoned Medonius."
Having thus removed Itzal from Desolute's foot range, Bralin turns, addressing Harvest and the half-orc. "Let us aid Davros. Also I must recover my axe. And see to the man Medonius possessed."
Bralin moves back to the altar area, hopefully with Harvest and Desolute in tow. The dwarf motions for Hammer and Florin to remain with Lorth, Malgant, Itzal, and Ivy.
Malgant AC 21 44/44 HP 2d8(8+1)+5=14 2d8(4+5)+5=14 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 4:57:23 PM
" Bralin, if you find my javelin up there I would like it back, the enchantment should be almost gone when you reach the area." Malgant hands Itzals body over to Lorth, hopefully the boys head has not been damaged by the Half orcs stupidity. As Bralin leads Desolute away Malgant tries to clarify his position. " I said be gentles with the corpse because I NEED IT INTACT to speak with Itzal's spirit. Try and contain yourself. Hes dead and your petty antics do far more harm than good. Go with Bralin and see what you can find, at least you seem to listen to him some of the time." His temper cooling Malgant becomes all Business as he sees the condition of Sergeant Hammer. One large hand reaches out and steadys the man on his feet as Malgant intones the words to a more powerful healing spell than he had used before. Seeing that the first spell was less healing than the man needed Malgant casts another. Seeing some of the color return to His cheks Malgant then sets about the task given him by Bralin and begins to slowly and systematicly go over Itzals body while concentration on magical auras on Itzal and his posessions.
OOC Burn both Hold person spells for Cure moderate wounds, both on Hammer both healing 14 points each (crazy dice). Cast detect magic and then carefully go over Itzal's remains and posessions looking for any clues.
Spells prepared 0 detect magicx1 ***** 1 Enlarge person(D) Protection from evilx3** comprehend languages* 2 Spiritual Weapon(D) Hold Personx2** silence* 3 Magic Vestment(D)* dispel magic* * denote spells already used
Spells/effects active Magic vestment 5 hours Silence on Javelin 17/50 rounds detect magic 50/50 rounds
Desolute (second post) Tuesday November 6th, 2007 5:21:58 PM
Desolute's eyes turn sharply toward the Minotaur with his words. Yet seeing no intention of violence on his face, he cools himself and smiles at the priest. "One year ago, if I had felt as I do now, I would have prayed for one week to Jancassis with blood sacrifices for her protection during my actions. Then, I would have set fire to his parents house, in the middle of the night, to listen to the screams of his family and servants. I would slit the throats of anyone who attempted to flee their burning death and I would have been proud to tell all I knew of my actions." Tapping Malgant on the arm he follows Harvest, "I think I've come a long way myself, even if others do not believe so. Perhaps you would like the old me over the petty me?"
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+16=29 d20+8=18 d20+17=26 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 5:38:52 PM
Like a wolf who has caught a scent, Arminas moves after his prey. Glancing over his shoulder, he can see Any fading into the distance. His thoughts come through the message spell.
If you choose to follow I will bend branch tips along the way. Once I have found him, I will find a way to alert you. Or do you wish to return to the group?
Arminas hurries on, hoping to catch the man before daylight.
Active spells: (need to update times) longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 7:59:17 PM
OOC- is there an aura for the 'black light' that was lighting up the altar area? DM Pardon a moment of senility there. Yes Black Light, which is slowly fading is strong necromantic magic
"Bralin? I have found a few magic auras. Some lingering spell effects from the battle, and a strong, lingering aura upon the altar. Has Ivy revived yet?"
actions: continue to concentrate on magic upon altar.
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
Any (HP 38/38) Tuesday November 6th, 2007 8:05:14 PM
Through his spell, Any responds,
"I hate for you to go alone, but perhaps it will be better this way. Do not endanger yourself, but if you can bring him back, we might learn much from him. I will return to the others and assist there. Good hunting my friend."
Any stops and turns back, heading for the altar area.
Harvest 2d8(4+6)+3=13 2d8(5+2)+3=10 d20+7=23 Tuesday November 6th, 2007 9:01:33 PM
"Please," Harvest Moon stands between Desolute and Protector Malgant. She looks up through her crest of hair as she turns from first one then the next.
"Calm and considered thought taken before action or *word*, lends aid to peace, harmony of purpose, and, ultimately, success in all things. This is not so difficult an idea to understand, but it is not always such an easy thing to do."
"Please consider when you witness others fail to take calm considered thought, the times when you yourself have failed as well. And, perhaps, in this act of forgiveness, you might halt the spiral of rash anger that would take you away from success in things, and instead will lead down a path to destruction."
She turns up the hill after Bralin Stoneminder, but stops turning briefly back. "Thanks to you both. Thank you for listening."
Harvest walks in silence, up the hill to the area of the darkly glowing aura. On the way, she speaks soft words.
"Jancassis is a harsh mistress, Desolute," she says. "I wish you strength in the trials that she will place in your path. Strength be with you, for she will give you no peace."
With a burst of speed, the brown girl breaks away, catching up quickly to the stoic dwarf.
"Bralin Stoneminder, please wait. You are injured." With the party's healing wand, she closes the greater of is wounds.
"There may be artifacts here, Desolute with which the boy had intended to conduct this ritual. If we can find them, they might give us a clue as to what was the intended outcome."
With a quiet intensity, she examines the altar, its trappings, and the layout of the whole. Might this have been of religious significance? (See roll)
Active Effects CMW from Wand Heal Bralin 13+10=23 to 68/76 Knowledge Religion 23
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr), Message (10min w/Desolute Range 110ft)
Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Wednesday November 7th, 2007 7:23:43 AM
"Desolute, the old you would not be traveling with us.", Lorth says matter of factly. "In fact we would probably be hunting you for your crimes. What have you done in your past? And why do you always threaten us with it? Will one day we be called to turn you over to the authorities somewhere because of some long ago action? Just because you committed some horrible act long ago and you have changed your ways does not absolve you of it, you must make restitution. I for one would like to know if there are crimes you committed that you have not answered for."
Holding Itzal's body Lorth tries to find a flat clear area to lay it back on the ground.
Wolf Hill 12:15am Wednesday November 7th, 2007 12:32:21 PM
Bralin sperates the immediate group, some to care for Itzal and Ivy and to search the body and the rest to assit Davros at the Altar.
Malgant's temper flares a bit with the kick to the body and his plan to speak with dead nearly ruined. He then assists Sgt Hammer again and with the pair of healing spells, much of the pain the older man is in seems to subside. Hammer thanks the cleric again, pointedly making efforts to add nothing to the back and forth of the group. Casting Detect Magic, Malgant then looks over Itzal. Only 2 auras are found. The first on his ring, which appears to bear the Jerse family crest and of faint Abjuration power. The second is a small packet of powder in his pocket of Strong abjuration and transmutation power.
Desolute elaborates to Malgant and everyone else on what he would have done at one time and to the heroes gathered, the images and possibilities are unsettling at best. Davros continues to concentrate on the magic upon the altar, but nothing more can be learned from the Detection spell.
Harvest calls for peace between Malgant and Desolute and for all to take their time when speaking as well as acting. Her calm words seem to have the desired affect and she moves up the hill. Speaking privately to Desolute and then on to the Stone slab to assist Davros. Just before she arrives, she touches Bralin, healing some of the burns from the fireball. That done, she moves about the area and examines it. Harvest notes several 'placed' rocks about the size of a grown man's fist. Four in all, and seemingly spaced about the area. Each has a distinctive mark made by a piece of coal and the stone slab carries mirror marks to these. One on each side. The altar is pitted and marked by time and soon harvest notes more similar marks upon the trees and the evidence starts to coalesce. This place on Wolf Hill is an ancient circle of Power used by the witches and druids of old and from some of the marks, it is used occasionally still. The rumors and half information about such places would fill every building in Jarlswolf if written down.
Lorth question Desolute's need to fall back to the darker earlier days so often but far more important he voices concern with this past that would force the groups hand against him.
Any stops and turns back, heading for and arriving shortly at the altar area.
Arminas moves quickly, his quarry is running blindly according the trail and has already fallen recklessly several times. Arminas knows he is in pursuit of someone so totally terrified that even a sheer cliff would not give him pause in his flight. The ranger pushes on, his target perhaps a ½ mile in front of him. Luckily as he peers down the hillside, it does not seem likely and deadly natural hazards are on the fleeing man's course. Arminas hurries on, hoping to catch the man before daylight.
Sgt Hammer keeps quiet his thoughts and his mood. His head moves from side to side, keeping his eyes about him.
Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Wednesday November 7th, 2007 1:05:37 PM
(OOC: How long does this enervate last?) DM It will be awhile @ 1 hr per caster level
Lorth assists Malgant in the examination of Itzal in any way he needs. Besides that he says nothing.
Desolute Wednesday November 7th, 2007 2:55:46 PM
With a sigh, he answers Lorth,"See, this is why I did not tell you all this earlier. The more I tell you, the more you hate me and that is after I have proven myself in battle to be willing to die beside you. I will answer you this, when it comes to survival of the fitest, I survived and barely sane to boot."
He looks toward Itzal, "My work here is done, our agreement is ended, have a nice day." He bow's to Harvest, "Your friends need you more then I. You will be missed."
Desolute slowly walks away from those whom he thought could offer him a second chance.
I'll be bringing in another character soon. :)>
Arminas AC 22 HP 46/46 d20+16=28 d20+8=11 d20+17=31 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 5:18:36 PM
To hunt like a wolf, the quarry leaves a clear trail and moves like a frightened animal. Instincts of ages gone past surface, and Arminas moves with clear purpose. Arminas takes a moment in the hunt to recall his spell of entangle.
Calculations (if helpful, otherwise ignore): Assuming 30' rate for man and 40' rate for Arminas, and 1/2 mile separation. Arminas will catch the man in about 43 minutes, which will be two miles from present position. Action: 1st mile Survival track 25 2nd mile Survival track 29 3rd mile Survival track 28 Move silently (took -5 for moving normal speed) rolled 11 Spot 31
Active spells: (need to update times) longstrider about 2 hrs remaining pass w/o trace about 2 hrs remaining hide from animals 30 min remaining
Prepared spells entangle= used speak with animals=used recall one spell with pearl of power = entangle recalled
Any d20+5=16 d20+10=17 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 6:54:52 PM
Arriving at the altar area, Any begins to look around for clues as to what was happening here. He searches his memory for anything he has read which might help in his search. (Knowledge Arcana--16)
As he looks around he sees Desolute walking away down the hill. He hears a passing comment aimed at Harvest, but is not sure he understood it all.listen 17)
"Harvest, what has occurred with Desolute? Where does he go?"
Davros AC16 Hp 35/35 Speed 30 Wednesday November 7th, 2007 9:05:48 PM
"How is Ivy doing?"
"The altar has a lingering conjuration aura. I shudder to think what Ivy's sacrifice may have been for. Should I try to dispel it?"
"Has anyone searched the area for Madam Dulcet? It is possible they had more prisoners nearby."
active effects: protection from evil- dur 6min, +2 defAC, +2 resis all saves(by evil creatures), barrier(net +2 AC,+1 saves) see invisibility(extended)- dur 2hours light- dur 10min, 20ft radius, on coin mirror image - dur 6min, 3 images created
Spells Prepared: star shows used spells cantrips-(4)Message*, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Prestidigitation 1st-(6)Burning Hands, Mount*, Protection from Evil*, Color Spray*, Grease, Alarm 2nd-(5)Scorching Ray*, Web*, extended Mage Armor*, Mirror Image*, Levitate 3rd-(4)Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste*, extended See Invisibility*
Harvest Wednesday November 7th, 2007 10:02:10 PM
"I too am concerned about Madame Dulcet, Davros Sapphiredge."
She walks quietly to Anthos and puts her hands in his.
"He has gone his own way, Anthos. All people ... " she sighs. " ... have their way." She looks off into the night, and sighs once more. The Wold was much simpler when she lived underneath the stairs at the Shadfly Inn.
"But look," she pulls Anthos by the hand into the circle and points out the symmetry about the altar and the significance thereof. "Anthos, Davros Sapphiredge, do you know the marks upon these rocks? What is it that they could have been planning, to use such a Circle of Power?"
Harvest looks up at the sky, for the moon that was there until but a short while ago.
"And, do you think that the ritual might have had some connection to the time of night?"
Active Effects Mage Armor (1hr), Longstrider (1hr)
Bralin (68/76 hp) Wednesday November 7th, 2007 10:30:40 PM
Bralin nods his thanks to Harvest. The dwarf is about to pull her aside to speak with her concerning Desolute, when the half-orc renders it unnecessary by leaving the group.
Not at all displeased to part company with the rogue, Bralin makes no comment, and turns immediately to the task at hand.
"Witches" he announces, looking to Lorth for confirmation. "This valley is home to many. Mayhap Medonius is a witch?"
"It would be best to gather up the dead and return to the Council. I remain unsure whether Itzal was vagrant or victim."
Lorth AC 22, HP 79/53 (Enervate), SPD 30' Thursday November 8th, 2007 7:47:39 AM
Lorth watches Desolute walk away, quietly he says, mostly to himself, "I do not hate you. I am just concerned about who I travel with. You always make a point to show how evil you where and could once again be, that unsettles me."
Perhaps it is good Desolute is leaving, he thinks, it would be hard to bring him to justice if it was needed, friends are always the most difficult.
He then turns and nods at Bralin when spoken to, "There are many witches in this area, mayhaps you are correct, perhaps Medonius is a rogue witch. Did we ever mention his name to the council? I cannot remember.", he muses.
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