DM Jan Thursday December 6th, 2007 1:18:26 AM
Dawn arrives, coating the grass with ice-cold dew, and the windows with condensation. The guards have got a good night's sleep, the elves, needing no sleep whatsoever, have been practicing all night.
Both camp and castle cookhouse has bread, hot porridge and honey available for those who want it.
It's time to move out. Emerald City awaits.
Athalorn Thursday December 6th, 2007 1:58:58 AM
The druid wakes to a cold forest before dawn, anxiety unsettling his sleep. He prays to the forest as tendrils of light begin to tenderly brush the canopy of the magnificent Culvercloves. Bidding farewell to the many Fey who play and rest in the increasingly noisy grove, and entrusting its security to them, he calls on Packsister, who bounds from the forest to meet him at the trail leading to the tower. As he leaves, silent with nerves, Glannath flies down to rest on his shoulder. "Ah, my oldest friend." He smooths the ancient eagle's feathers with a gentle hand." Glannath looks at him, almost pensively, then takes again to the air. Was that a last farewell?
At the tower, Athalorn greets the elves and soldiers that prepare, and helps himself to a warm breakfast, saying little, and leaving Packsister to hunt her own breakfast on the fringes of the wood.
Once finished, he readies his spear, and readies to leave with the others.
Falin Thursday December 6th, 2007 3:28:22 AM
As the condensation on the grass evaporates and forms rivulets of fog along the ground Falin walks out into the forest for one last moment of quite before the coming storm. He moves to a small circlet of trees and removes his boots as he kneels down. Never being a particularly religious elf Falin begins praying in an awkward fashion to whoever is listening.
After a few moments of embarrassedly trying to start he instead takes his bow from his back and begins the ritual of making sure it is in good working order. His hands lovingly travel across the ironwood bow. He knows every inch of that bow as if it were an extension of his very being. "Never have you let me down," he says to his bow. "I was once told that as long as you fire true that I would not fall." He muses for a second, "I think that it goes both ways don't you. If I fall of course you would not fire true."
After working on his bow for a while he goes back to the castle and gets a small portion of food, check on the other elves, and prepare for the journey.
Lian Thursday December 6th, 2007 12:54:47 PM
The hand of Domi rises early, preps spells and packs up the new gear once it arrives from the Catacombs. He stretches his body, making it more flexible for the upcoming dragon battle. He can't rid his mind of the trance like dreams he had that evening; dragons and Emeralds lying dead in a forest cave. He will eat a full breakfast, planning to remove his ring of Sustenance when his new ring arrives.
(When it arrives, his new gear will be donned and his old will be packed. I will note what is new and not.)
Spell List to follow... ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED!! :)
The previous night Lian will have cast Endure Elements and two Continual Flames on coppers. (Materials removed from PC sheet.)
Brother Bertram Thursday December 6th, 2007 2:59:44 PM
Bertram prepares to go, rubbing his gnarled fingers as the sharp, cold air begins to work into them. He makes one last inventory of his supplies and decides he is ready to go. He wolfs down as much food as he can, just in case things go badly later. Old habits die hard..
Lian Thursday December 6th, 2007 3:09:47 PM
"Remember, we have those Resurrections too!" Reminds the hand. "I am still holding the cure moderate wands and ointments and last Meditation Incense we should use prior to moving out. I also have that wand of Bull Strength."
Athalorn Thursday December 6th, 2007 5:53:35 PM
"Lian, do you want me to take any wands or items? I feel your strength will be in the fight."
K'Nara Thursday December 6th, 2007 6:30:02 PM
K'Nara hugs Gunther as tightly as she can before answering him.
"My father was a warrior," she tells him, "And he always used to tell me that there is no shame in admitting to a weakness--only in refusing to deal with it. Sometimes you can overcome a weakness...sometimes you can only learn to accommodate it." Her hazel eyes study his face...his beloved, battle-scarred, loving face.
"We are both of us mortal, Gunther," K'Nara says, "Which means--given our positions as Emerald Dragons--we both have a bigger-than-normal chance of being permanently injured, killed and/or parted under traumatic circumstances. But whatever may happen, tia shaer taraes, always remember our time together and know that I love you. Nothing can ever take that away." The chestnut-maned blade singer kisses him but cannot stay abed any longer, as the hour for her training is nigh and she must complete that before overseeing the last minute details of leaving on their upcoming mission.
After her daily workout is done (and a quick bath), the leader of the Emerald Dragons gets a report from Bertram about the guards that are willing to help the group and from Falin (to whom the elven warriors from the village have reported, right?) She lets all the volunteers know that there is likely going to be a very deadly encounter with the three dragons and offers the opportunity for anyone who wants to do so to opt out of coming along.
Then she checks up on her mount--Poki is a fine horse...not specifically bred to be a warhorse, but a hardy animal nonetheless. However, she sees that this mission will likely be one of his last. Poki wasn't as old as the faithful Merlot had been--but only by a matter of a few years. The horse's service to her deserved to be rewarded by turning him out to stud. She'd have to see about that...after the problem of the three chromatic dragons was settled.
"Everyone ready?" she asks the group. "Once we got everything in place, we can move out!" K'Nara makes sure that Olana and Milo take the point and then heads out on a mission that she fervently hope that Gunther's anxiety does not prove to be prophetic about.
Milo Thursday December 6th, 2007 9:22:58 PM
Milo perks up at breakfast, smiling the while, and whistling while he isn't eating. Turning to Olana, "I'd be happy to help you manage your cash... I see to have a way with coin.. or it with me... or perhaps a bit of both." Anyhow... just say the word dearest.
Gunther Friday December 7th, 2007 12:03:35 AM
The warrior watches gratefully as K'nara turns to do her morning workout...at least she can't see the tears forming in his eyes. Heading to his cat enclosure, Gunther does a light training schedule just to get his thoughts back in line. He smiles as the dire lioness bats at him playfully, nearly taking his head off. Such power! Still, this was not a battle for kitties. Sighing he leads the lioness back to her habitat. Finding the minotaur grounds keeper, Gunther asks that the kitties be tended to. If at all possible he asks that one of the elves with ranger or druidic tendencies watch over them so that both Thaeri and Delilah will be able to roam the grounds while he is gone.
Returning to the Tower Gunther eats a hearty breakfast. He is determined to get rid of the worrisome thoughts that dog him. After all, everything is going to be just fine...yes, just fine.
Olana Friday December 7th, 2007 1:09:59 AM
Olana chuckles and gives Milo a hug that lingers a beat or two longer than usual, telling him that underneath it all she's probably tensed up about the day ahead. She;s hardly eaten a thing. "Actually, I think I spent it all. I got some new gloves," she tells him, " and to heck with the expense. Hopefully they'll improve my aim."
She'd also joined Falin's team earlier, too, as they went through archery drills. Practice made perfect.
DM Jan Friday December 7th, 2007 2:12:20 AM
((OOC - Folks, I've managed to dig up an old map of town that I did for one of our modules many moons ago. It's not brilliant, and if anyone has anything further up to date, please make me aware of it then I can adjust the geog. accordingly. Anyway - links to that, and a map of EK are below, then we can get our bearings.))
At some point in the early morning, it might occur to some members of the group that their sense of preparation and anticipation has been felt. As Athalorn steps out of a grove now chock full of discreet, newly fashioned hovels, shelves and holes, the tension outside in the forest is immediately obvious. It's coming from every blade of grass on the ground, every leaf on the trees, as though the forest itself is making its own preparations. Falin's contemplations and prayer leave him with an impression of being shadowed by something immense; of great power and utterly untameable. Both Glannath and and the direwolf are skittish and nervous. The wolf flattens her ears constantly.
In the grounds of the castle, K'Nara, Gunther and Lian become aware, as they move through the forms of their particular disciplines, that their exertions are somehow being shadowed, or mirrored, and that the ground drinks in every drop of sweat far too eagerly. Gunther's cats are also flat-eared and rumbling with disquiet.
Everyone feels it - in the air that they breathe; they taste it in their breakfast and in the water they drink. It makes for a rather unnerving atmosphere.
Out on the road, the bridge lies ahead to the south, and beyond that is the City, where a faint pall of smoke can be seen. Odd, as though something other than the usual cookfires are burning.
Both elven archers and guards are currently marching in their own groups in the middle of the party.
Falin Friday December 7th, 2007 11:45:42 AM OCC: Looking at the map I guess I never realized how close we were to the Emerald City. Just funny how little I know of the area surrounding the tower.
As they march Falin absentmindedly rubs his left shoulder as if in pain. It had been a while since the werewolf had cursed him, but when something was coming it would again begin to ache. Probably more of a mental than physical condition. It scared him to think about that time in his life. He still secretly coveted the power he had held. The punishment he could inflict in close quarters. Even now, thinking about it, the hairs raise on his arms and the back of his neck.
His thoughts then run to that of his sister. From what he had learned on his time away he was more frightened of what that meant than actually fighting the dragons.
To take his mind off of it he makes his way up to the elven archers and has several of them go out to the sides and behind to just keep up a watch. If they were to see anything out of the ordinary they are to come back and report, but not to directly intercede themselves.
Gunther Friday December 7th, 2007 12:12:58 PM
Along the journey, Gunther brightens as he suddenly remembers Athalorn's gift. He'd been so absorbed in himself that he'd almost forgotten about the package he'd received on the way back to the Tower. Grinning he makes his way over to the druid, making sure he keeps his distance from the wolf. Never one for formality, Gunther gets to the point. "Hey Athalorn...I got something for you." Gunther hands the bundle over to the druid and watches in anticipation. If he had a tail it would be wagging right now.
Lian Friday December 7th, 2007 1:03:32 PM
(OOC: Still no reply on my purchases.)
The elf still wonders after all this time if his family are still alive. The monastery and his friends. Soon perhaps...?
Stretching a bit further, the monk cricks his neck. "Sheesh. That doesn't happen much. Age finally I suppose." "Hey Ingrge, how does it feel to get old?" Shouts the monk cheerily.
Athalorn Friday December 7th, 2007 1:32:15 PM
The druid is unusually quiet as the group of Dragons, and their small army, begin making their way toward the city. The forest's anticipation, and the edge in the Dire wolf's manner, make him even more nervous. He and the wolf walk some way to the side of the party.
Taking Gunther's gift, the druid looks on in bemusement. "For me? What in the Culverwood have you brought me my old friend?" He looks at the deep blue Dragonscales, realising quickly that it is a set of armour. He is genuinely stunned at Gunther's generosity, and manages a whispered reply, though sentiment comes unnaturally to him.. "I .... I have heard of such armour among my order. Songs of elves speak of a suit of Green that was made for a druid of the Culverwood many ages ago. I .... I don't know what to say." He grasps the man's hand in friendship. "You have always been a good friend. How can I repay you?"
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Later, seeing the smoke from the Emerald City, Athalorn turns to his companions. "I shalltake a look." Without hesitation, he changes his form, the unkempt druid's body twisting and shrinking into the form of an eagle. He takes to the sky and approaches the city as fast as his golden wings will carry him.
Brother Bertram Friday December 7th, 2007 3:31:17 PM
Bertram rides along with the others, dividing his time between cursing his fool mount and just contemplating what they would find ahead. He smiles to himself as Gunther and Athalorn bond close. He realizes just how truly lucky he is to have found this group of heroes. Then he realizes it wasnt luck and he again thanks both Domi and Gargul for thier aid. He wonders what the smoke can portend as well.
Lian Friday December 7th, 2007 5:30:35 PM
"Bert, its been awhile since we talked. We haven't had much time as of late.
What are your feelings about this fight?"
K'Nara Friday December 7th, 2007 9:00:58 PM OOC: I, too, don't seem to remember Karri (Emerald City) being that close to the tower/castle. LOL Must be old age.
The leader of the Emerald Dragons checks over her horse and equipment one more time before mounting Poki and leading the procession towards Emerald City.
"Recon is always a good idea, Athalorn." K'Nara says to the druid, smiling. She turns that smile on Gunther as well, nodding her approval of his gesture.
Now...if only their upcoming confrontation with the three dragons awaiting them in the palace of the city would go as smoothly.
Brother Bertram Friday December 7th, 2007 9:26:31 PM
Bertram smiles at Lian, "I am sure we will soon battle these upstart dragons Friend Lian, but my concern is who is behind all of this. This Nikolai came from nowhere and was unheard of, now suddenly he and the new consort have the ear of Parnoth? Something is afoul of the whole mess. Either way we will soon begin to deal with it." He looks at the holy symbol adorning his friends chest. "You have come a long way in your journey through the priesthood, Friend Lian. Much faster than I. Perhaps I was slowed by being torn by my serving Domi and my vows to Gargul, I know not." Bertram suddenly laughs, Probably just a poor attitude on my part. Bertram sobers, "But soon Friend Lian you will be far enough along to consider adding some henchman to your following to facilitate your service to Him. Have you considered that as of yet?"
Ingrge Friday December 7th, 2007 10:25:13 PM
Ingrge hands Athalorn a cure moderate wand (40 charges left) and then he also hands out 10 +1 dragon bane arrows to K'nara, Olana, Falin and Milo keeping ten for himself, and then hands out 3 greater red dragon slaying arrows to Falin, Olana, and Milo and then hands three greater green dragon slaying arrows to K'nara for afe keeping.
Mounting Moonshadow, Ingrge calls back to Lian and his age quip. "I geuss it feels about the same as what you feel each time you wake up."
Gunther Saturday December 8th, 2007 12:47:52 AM
The warrior claps the druid on the back. "Friends take care of von anoder... Just promise you'll vatch my back." With a wink, Gunther heads toward the back of the group, taking up the rear guard position.
Lian Saturday December 8th, 2007 12:33:46 PM
"Followers?" Askes the elf, dumbfounded. "Friend Bretram, I can't see folks following me when I'm still searching."
Lian frowns slightly but recovers quickly from Ingrge's stab back. "You would know, Old Man!"
Brother Bertram Saturday December 8th, 2007 3:06:29 PM
Bertram smiles at Lian's stunned look. "Friend Lian, we will always be searching. The journey is what matters, not the destination." He begins again to wonder about what they would find ahead. He fingers his symbol of office as he rides, a nervous habit he has failed to notice that appears in times of worry.
Lian Saturday December 8th, 2007 5:44:52 PM
The monk looks contemplatively at Bertram. "A failure to plan is a plan to fail. To look is the journey, the destination is hope?"
K'Nara Sunday December 9th, 2007 7:13:20 PM
K'Nara hears Lian's wisdom and turns to look at the monk, eyebrows elevated and a grin on her face.
"I didn't know we had a bard in our midst." she teases, her hazel eyes twinkling with humor. However, in spite of choosing to react with levity, the leader of the Emerald Dragons knows that they are actually very much words to live by.
Olana d20+15=32 d20+15=30 d20+13=24 Monday December 10th, 2007 12:13:53 PM
On point, Olana runs ahead, on foot, in possession of her new arrows (thanks to Ingrge) and slightly off the beaten track. She keeps her eyes and ears aware for anything unusual.
Spot 32 Listen 30 Hide 24
DM Jan Monday December 10th, 2007 12:29:34 PM
Some of the elves take off into the trees, Athalorn takes off into the air, while the others relieve the tension with some on-the-road banter.
Another slight bend and the party will be in view of two guards that are usually posted at the city perimeter. From Olana's position she can see two of them. She can also see smoke definitely rising in a column, that looks to be coming from the palace area.
Athalorn has a much better view. From above, he can see an immense tree, right outside the palace, and it's on fire. Really on fire. A huge blaze. If he gets too close the thermals would likely kick him up into the stratosphere. Around it, people are milling about, guards, citizens, some have buckets of water, but there's some pushing and shoving; some have a red hand print on their chests.
The elves sent off to reconnoitre report back, saying that this area seems to be more dense with trees than it was before.
On rear guard, Gunther can't shake that feeling that they're being followed.
Lian Monday December 10th, 2007 1:26:24 PM
The monk shrugs, but returns Knara's smile.
Moving on, the elf sees the palace in flames. "I hope the children aren't still in there, if they were..."
(OOC: Still waiting for the Catacombs to complete my transaction.)
Athalorn Monday December 10th, 2007 1:49:49 PM
Seeing the huge tree on fire, near the palace, Athalorn races through the warm air, wings pinned back, diving to get a better look. Considering his options, and the urgency of the blaze, the druid tries to land within range for a spell, on the edge of a building perhaps (around 230' from the fire). Screeching loudly, and gesturing a talon towards the fire, he casts Quench on the blaze, hoping it is sufficiently powerful a spell to extinguish the flames.
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Pack Sister lopes along with the others, straying not too far from the party but wary of the large collection of two legs that comprise this hunting party.
K'Nara Monday December 10th, 2007 2:27:47 PM
Grinning back at Lian, K'Nara idly thinks that it's getting warmer for this time of year, isn't it? When she looks ahead, she sees the great tree aflame.
"Mother of gods!" she gasps. "Ingrge...is that...is that...is that the great tree--the one that traveled by Madyrn os Saryd Castle?" In her utter shock at the horrible fire before them, the leader of the Emerald Dragons calls the newly-finished home of the group by its elven name.
Falin Monday December 10th, 2007 3:31:09 PM
Falin, knowing that where their is smoke their is fire concentrates more on what the elves are coming back and telling him. What could it mean?
"The woods are denser than they used to be." Falin yells out. "Is the forest trying to rise up against the city? I know we all felt it this morning when we set out. What is the forest doing?"
Lian Monday December 10th, 2007 3:32:41 PM
OOC: I'm confused. Is it the Emerald's home or Parnoth's on fire? I was under the impression that it was Parnoth's. Didn't we just leave ours?
Athalorn Monday December 10th, 2007 3:37:32 PM
OOC: Lol I'm now confused also. I read that the tree is on fire. But re-reading it may be the palace.... Athalorn will cast spell wherever fire is.
DM Jan Monday December 10th, 2007 4:09:41 PM
((OOC eet iz zee tree dat eez on fire. Sorry folks. Also remember - the palace is not Parnoth's home, as such.))
Ingrge Monday December 10th, 2007 4:47:56 PM
Looking at the sad state that the tree is in he nod s to K'nara. I do believe that was the ancient that visited us earlier. I think he may have run foul of our bride to be.
Lian Monday December 10th, 2007 4:51:34 PM
OOC: Quick question. How are we linking our character sheets to our headers now?! I want to start doing that too.
Jamie OOC: I place my cs on Google docs and then publish it. The link it gives me I place in the post name block. I had to go to the posting section of the rules to get the exact way to make it so it just shows Falin.
Milo Monday December 10th, 2007 7:35:48 PM
Milo muses on the state of the trees even as he watches the fire being put out. "Its difficult to say what the forest might be doing... but trees kinda grow on their own... so I don't see the big deal."
Brother Bertram Monday December 10th, 2007 8:02:37 PM
Bertram keeps watch as they move, unsure what to expect.
Gunther Monday December 10th, 2007 10:30:30 PM
The warrior watches in awe as Athalorn does his thing...kinda makes his "prowess" look shabby by comparison. He moves forward toward K'nara. "Vell...should ve strike now dat dere is a distraction?"
Olana d20+13=31 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 12:48:29 PM
Trying to stay ahead, Olana uses the city buildings for cover, aiming to approach the palace so she can see what's going on.
Hide 31
DM Jan Tuesday December 11th, 2007 1:19:40 PM
The burning tree is indeed the old ancient, who'd previously stopped by the tower and appeared to be now firmly planted right outside the palace's front gate, with the fountain directly behind it.
What appears to be about a million buckets of water descends on the tree. The flames die off and huge clouds of steam rise into the air.
In order to see the tree, the group have traveled past the two guards. These guards are now blowing horns for all they are worth. WAH WAH WAH WAH WAH!
Suddenly everything becomes a whole lot more urgent. Two of the men wearing red hand prints run inside the palace. Six similarly dressed are still outside along with 10 guards. They are intermingled with about 20 citizens. All are right outside the palace door, surrounding the tree.
((Okay folks, lets get our ducks in a row. I need positions, and strategy. Only Athalorn is close enough for spells and ranged combat right now. Everyone else needs to move somewhere in order to do anything. Tell me where. Next round for ranged attacks of any kind. Another two rounds after that for melee unless you have exceptional speed, or earlier if I bring it out to you and my NPCs can see you. Right now I have Ath on top of the palace. Everyone else at the cross roads in the city, facing the garden district and looking toward the palace. Lets use that as a starting point. Use the city map for now, I'll put out more detail when I know where you all are.))
"What do you want us to do?" ask both the elven bowmen and the guards.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 1:36:07 PM
The druid remains on his perch atop the palace, pleased that his spell was able to help the Ancient. Seeing the Dragons approach, he bides his time. With a screech, and a flap of wings, the eagle stretches a talon. The skies above begin to darken, and a crackle of light can be seen in the clouds that form.
Full Round Action: Cast Call Lightning Storm. OOC: Don't suppose the clouds are stormy?? :)
Pack Sister AC 19 HP 73/73 d20+5=22 d20+5=21 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 1:40:25 PM
The large wolf senses tension, darting quickly into shadows, and follows Gunther.
Hide 22, Move Silently 21
Lian Tuesday December 11th, 2007 3:08:19 PM
(OOC: Jamie, not to be a bother, but I'm not exactly knowledgable in files and docs and such. Can you write me an idiot guide and email me? ;))
(OOC: Jan, can I assume, please, that I have confirmed my purchases? I'll need them. They are in the process of being finalized. There was a RL issue with the clerk and I didn't get my gear this weekend. Please, please :) The purchases will drastically affect AC, spells and attacks! He will also have to cast a few high level spells before he removes his headband.)
[Are we posting prepped spells and effects in the header or in the text?]
The monk has speed, but his instinct is to hold on for Knara's orders. (If he has his purchases, Lian hands a Toros Shield Philter to Gunther, Bertram, Olana, Milo)
Waiting on purchases...
((~~Jan~~ Yep. Assume you have them. I told everyone earlier not to worry about that. Bears repeating I suppose.))
K'Nara Tuesday December 11th, 2007 3:49:32 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons addresses Bertram, as he is the person who is "closest" to the contingent of Mop's guards that accompanied the Emeralds back to the city.
"See if your new friends can get information for us--where is Parnoth, Enuril and Nikolai? We need to know yesterday!" K'Nara then turns and addresses everyone else. "Buff up--whatever you have, take it or cast it...I'm amenable to any kind of protection at the moment. We aren't going to attack anyone other than Nikolai, Enuril and Parnoth--and in that order, preferably...however, if you're not given any choices, definitely defend yourself."
After any buffs that get tossed her way, K'Nara's plan is to have the Emeralds approach the palace with Milo and/or Olana on point. We need to find out exactly what happened to the tree and why. If it turns out that the tree was flamed, the group is definitely going to need to confirm where to find the evil dragons before continuing on with their intentions to stop Enuril and Nikolai.
Falin Tuesday December 11th, 2007 4:22:10 PM
To the elves, "Split into two groups. Continue with the group, but one at each side. If you see hostiles begin to advance on the group you support by hitting them from afar and wearing them down. Concentrate your attacks on one target at a time for most effectiveness. If you are attacked defend yourselves."
Falin will continue with the group, but off to the right side. He will watch for possible targets as he follows with the group.
"K'Nara, I have given the elves orders to cover us and to defend themselves if necessary. I will cover the group from the side. If I have my way nothing will get close to us," Falin says then a smile across his face,"but we know how that seems to go."
Ingrge Tuesday December 11th, 2007 5:16:21 PM
Ingrge starts with those closest to him and will make sure everyone will have been charged up with one (will get to Athalorn eventually) Protection from energy fire - 120 points/100 minutes
(Jan decide how many rounds before we get into combat. I would probably started doing this several minutes before getting to the city, but...)
Lian Tuesday December 11th, 2007 5:58:20 PM
OOC: Lian's next actions depend on number of rounds to the palace.
Milo d20+26=34 d20+24=37 d20+19=30 d20+17=18 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 6:40:53 PM
Milo does indeed approach the city on point, attempting to remain as unseen as possible. Dragonbane shortbow in hand, the halfling rogue keeps an eye on the sky, even as he specs out the scene before them.
OOC: Hide DC 34, Move Silently DC 37, Listen DC 30, Spot DC 18.
Brother Bertram AC32 HP 116 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 7:12:20 PM
Bertram sends his men in, suggesting they disperse to some extent and try to determine the state of things and where everyone is and report back as soon as possible. Bertram lowers his voice, "And remember-if we fail, save those children. We need these reds taken out but your mission is to protect those kids. Go with Domi my new friends." As they run off Bertram begins readying prepared spells to cast when it appears combat is close.
**OOC Bulls Strength, Mass, Spell Immunity,(Fear, Lightning Bolt, Stinking cloud), Protection from Energy Magic Vestment Spell Resistance)
Posting Report for Tuesday December 11th, 2007 7:17:43 PM
Game # 1 The Emeral Dragons For the week of December3,2007
Adm Ceil - My Foot Hurts, I hope I got every body Right plays.
Gunther (AC33, HP118/118) Pro. from Fire 120/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person d20+8=21 d20+8=16 d20+8=26 Tuesday December 11th, 2007 11:37:07 PM
The warrior scans the skies looking for the red (Spot=21, 16 and 26 for 3 rounds). He moves up next to K'nara as he downs a potion (Barkskin). He grins as his skin becomes tough and leathery. Then he gulps down another potion and he doubles in size (Enlarge Person). Should he locate anything in his search of the sky, he will immediately notify everyone via the rings and then activate his Celestial armor.
Olana (AC 30, HPs 100, Prot from fire, Cats grace) d20+15=33 d20+15=21 d20+12=20 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 12:28:36 PM
Olana moves into an opposite flanking position with Milo and will try and advance toward the palace and the tree to see whats going on and will cast Cats grace on her when she gets a chance..
Spot 33 Listen 21 Hide 20
DM Jan 12d6(5+5+2+1+3+3+5+5+1+6+6+4)=46 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 1:25:13 PM
The party assume their various protections and advance forward. The guards nod at Bert and then head off behind the buildings to the south west, the elves split into two groups and flank the main party.
In the sky, tiny whisps of cloud begin to coalesce. Nothing else ie. no dragons.
To K'nara, Lian, Ingrge, Falin, Gunther and Bert, there appears to be some kind of ruckus going on around the ancient tree at the other side of the fountain in front of the palace. There's a lot of shouting going on.
Closer up, Milo picks up the gist of the conversation. There are citizens who have been trying to put the tree fire out (which is no longer burning) and there are guards and 'others' trying to stop them. In fact one of the 'others' is trying to set the tree alight again. Both Olana and Milo can see that these 'other's are Hands of Love clerics.
The horns are still blowing however, and some of the HoL and guards are looking around. "Look!" someone points at the giant Gunther. The HoL don't waste time, and a nasty column of flame, courtesy of a Flame Strike spell shoots down onto the towering orc-raised warrior. Whooosh! Everyone else in the immediate vicinity gets their eyebrows singed. Dam 46 Reflex save for half damage DC 18 Half damage is magical damage and is not absorbed by fire protection.
Everyone is in ranged attack range. Melee range will take this next round to cover the distance before you can attack. Use cover and watch out for citizens. There are 6 HoLs, 10 guards, 20 citizens, all distributed as per the map.
Lian (AC 34, Hps 110/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End d20+22=39 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 3:50:00 PM Did everyone get their Philters of Shield from Lian, please? :) They will help.
(Reflex save 39, damage 12?)
The monk casts Bear's Endurance and begins moving to his right, toward Milo's position (speed 70).
Active Spells: 2 Continual Flames on coppers (tucked away separate)
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 13d6(4+4+5+5+5+6+6+2+3+4+4+5+2)=55 d20+10=21 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 4:07:11 PM
Perched behind the clerics and guards, Athalorn is angered by their attempts to burn the Ancient. Raising his wings to their full span, his lightning spell finished, the eagle screeches loudly once more. Instead of lightning, a column of ferocious fire thunders to the ground, engulfing as many clerics as the druid can manage, returning their gesture to his friends.
Standard Action: Cast Flame Strike at a group of clerics, aiming it so as to affect the largest possible number of foes, for 55 damage, reflex for half.
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Skye (The Wolf) AC 19 HP 50/73
The wolf darts behind the nearest building, terrified by the flames descending from above.
Double Move: To the building north on map.
K'Nara (AC30; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d20+19=34 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 5:11:32 PM
Just as K'Nara nods to acknowledge the tactics and intentions of the others, the Flame Strike released by the HoL flares up. In spite of her phenomenal reflexes, the human blade singer definitely suffers damage from the evil magic (OOC: made 34 for the Reflex Save for only 23hpd.) The leader of the Emerald Dragons curses up a blue streak, running for cover and getting her shortbow out in order to target some lovely HoL spellcasters.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+37=41 d8+7=12 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 5:52:02 PM
"Move in until you can differentiate target from friendly and then fire." Falin yells to the elven archers.
He moves forward until he can make out himself and then fires one shot at a HOL to guage distance.
"Didn't we do something with them about a lantern back in the day?" Falin yells out to the others.
AC 41 DMG 12
Milo (AC 29; hp 113/113) d20+27=35 d20+25=30 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 7:31:01 PM
Drawing his short sword, Milo stealths around the Hand of Love jokers to get a better angle on a surprise attack.
OOC: Hide DC 30; Move Silently DC 25; self imposed -5 for moving full speed.
Brother Bertram AC 32 HP 116 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 8:19:05 PM
Bertram crushes a gem in his hand and a water elemental appears. Bertram orders it quickly to put out the fire(s).
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+16=27 d20+15=28 Wednesday December 12th, 2007 10:49:08 PM
(Jan don't forget Ingrge has Spell resistance 20 so you need to roll SR for any spells he is caught in.)
Ingrge evades most of the fire damage but feels that all is not good in the world as he takes some unholy damage form the column of fire.
Seeing that the group of HOL are about 200 feet away and around 30 feet apart he sends a maximized chain lightening using his staff to target the southern most top HOL and then secondarily targeting the guards above them and the other group of HOl Members within 30 feet of the primary (up to 13 additional targets)
78 points to the primary target, 39 points to each secondary target. Reflex DC 27, SR 28. Reflex saves for half damage, SR 28+ negates
Lian Thursday December 13th, 2007 7:19:57 AM
... checking in....
Athalorn Thursday December 13th, 2007 11:27:27 AM
Also checking in
Gunther (AC33, HP115/127) SR13, Pro. from Fire 108/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person, Fly d20+8=9 d20+8=23 Thursday December 13th, 2007 2:56:50 PM
Watching the column of fire come down, the warrior manages to scoot out of the way of the brunt of the damage (Hero point for 23).
Growling with anger, the warrior activates his Celestial armor and flies 60 feet toward the priests that he intends to chop into iddy bitty pieces in the very near future!
OOC: Gunther also has Spell Resistance 13...forgot to put that in the post. My bad.
Olana (AC 30, HPs 100, Prot from fire, Cats grace) d20+21=40 d20+16=19 d20+11=28 d8+2=8 d8+2=5 d8+2=8 d20+21=39 d8+2=10 Thursday December 13th, 2007 4:11:12 PM
Finding cover along the avenue, Olana starts firing, focussing on one HOL with her longbow.
Hits AC 40 (poss crit),19,28, for 18, 5 and 8
DM Jan 12d6(1+3+4+3+6+4+5+6+6+3+4+5)=50 d20+12=31 Thursday December 13th, 2007 5:27:45 PM The forest. Too much power. Dreams of death and madness. Strands of chaos dancing and flirting like will o wisps amongst stout columns of order. A thing toppled, destroyed and buried, and yet its legacy remains and spreads. Can't touch it, can't grasp it, can't erase it. It shifts like smoke, moves like the wind, hangs in the air like a turgid fog... But wait. Sound. Faint. Distant horns.
Ears twitch, and atop an immense pile of gold coins, the green-scaled lid of a huge eye rises...
A huge flash of light, a hail of arrows and a blast of immense heat has all the citizens and some of the guards screaming and running for cover, away from the devastation.
The HOL:
#1, and #2 lie dead on the ground, either electricuted, pierced and/or fried. #3 is in bad shape and is staggering toward the palace doorway. #4 and #5 have each grabbed a citizen hostage and are now shielded and backing toward the palace doorway. They can't cast, of course because their hands are full. #6 is standing his ground.
The guards:
#1, #2 are down and fried. #3, #4, #5, #6 are surrounding and guarding HOL #6 As for #7, 8, 9 and 10 - in trying to escape they've run right into the path of the oncoming, all stealthy-like Milo, and Lian!
All of the citizens are away and clear, some injured by fire and lightning, and screaming for all they're worth, with the exception of those two unfortunate to be in the hands of the HOL.
Flames are beginning to lick amongst the branches of the great tree once more.
Bert's water elemental starts it's journey toward the action in front of the palace.
Out on his own, Gunther alone gets another blast of Flame Strike, courtesy of guard surrounded HOL #6, now in melee range. Dam 50 Reflex save for half damage DC 18 Half damage is magical damage and is not absorbed by fire protection SR check 31
From Ingrge's, Bert's and Falin's position, they see some movement at the far rear top of the palace, up behind Athalorn. One of the palace rear towers - looks like someone is so scared that they've jumped right out of the tower window and are likely to fall splat on the ground behind the palace.
((I've managed to update PC positions but didn't have enough time to do the enemy, so please go off the narrative if you can. My bad. The HOL backing toward the palace are behind the tree, HOL 6 and his guards are in front, facing Gunther.))
Lian (AC 34, Hps 110/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer d20+26=42 Thursday December 13th, 2007 5:55:34 PM
[Remember, Toros Shield Philter to Gunther, Bertram, Olana, Milo]
Knowing the halfling is more than capable of handling a couple guards, the monk casts Prayer, hopefully effecting Milo and Gunther and all the citizens nearest him, and those ruddy HOL freaks.
He then moves (70ft) to meet the nearest HOL caster (whichever is nearest). The agile monk flips through the guards to avoid attacks and continues to move in one smooth solid motion. (Tumble 42)
Milo (AC 30; hp 113/113); haste, prot'n from fire d20+22=36 d20+20=36 d20+22=35 d4+4=5 9d6(2+3+4+3+4+6+3+6+6)=37 Thursday December 13th, 2007 7:37:03 PM
With as much stealth as he can muster, Milo clicks his heels activating his boots of speed, and moves in on the fleeing Hand of Love (#3) and attempts to finish him off.
OOC: Hide DC 36, Move Silently DC 36, Atk hitting AC 35 for 42 points of damage.
Brother Bertram AC 34 HP 116 SR 25 Thursday December 13th, 2007 7:51:27 PM
Bertram roars and heads towards the two HOL scumbags holding the innocent citizens as hostages. His intentions are clear as he approaches his axe whirling above his head.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 3d6(5+6+2)=13 Thursday December 13th, 2007 9:40:04 PM
Having seen HOL 6 duck behind his tree, Ingrge quickly moves backwards 20 feet and quickly casts again; sending a blast of phantasmal force #6's way: Phantasmal Killer, causing HOL #6 to believe he sees the one thing he fears most of all. Will save DC 25 - If fail, must make Fortitude save DC 25 or die, save fort and take 13 points damage.
Gunther (AC33, HP115/127) SR13, Pro. from Fire 90/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person, Fly d20+8=15 d20+16=25 2d6(4+6)+26=36 Friday December 14th, 2007 12:58:27 AM
The warrior grunts as the flames and unholy fire literally fry him this go round. Ahh...but they're so close now!! Taking advantage of his 10 foot reach, Gunther flies forward and prepares to put the smack down on the nearest HOL he can find. (Power Attack, AC25 for 36)
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+37=52 d20+32=35 d20+27=31 d8+6=14 d8+6=12 d8+6=13 Friday December 14th, 2007 2:22:13 AM I can not access the map from my office network. I am going from what I think I remember. So, Jan, if I am way off with this just smack me around.:)
"Looks like their are people getting ready to jump from the top of the palace." Falin says over his ring to the other Emeralds.
To the elf groups Falin yells, "Help clear the civilians out of here and see if any of them need immediate medical care. Keep them safe."
Falin scans the area and looks at HOL #6 to see about making him a new pin cusion.
Using Dire Shot on shot #1 The bow is seeking as well, negating any chance of missing becasue of the guards surrounding him. If I am reading this wrong please let me know.
AC 52 HP 27 AC 35 HP 12 AC 31 HP 13
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 d20+25=28 Friday December 14th, 2007 2:54:55 AM
Hearing Falin's wordsof warning, Athalorn turns, unfurls his large wings and leaps to the air, flapping furiously to give him lift. he heads straight for the figures at the top of the palace.
Double Move Spot = 28
[Jay] Friday December 14th, 2007 11:44:52 AM
Nellie, Gunther should also be under the effects of Prayer!
Thanks Jay!! I'll have to change that!---Nellie
CDM Jerry Friday December 14th, 2007 3:53:38 PM
Greetings Woldians!
I am excited to tell you that BIG, even HUGE changes are coming for The Wold. The Wold is evolving and everyone one of you will be affected. But I'm not going to tell you about it here. I'm just going to whet your appetite:
--A new type of game --Major changes to the website --Greater choice for both DMs and players!
I will begin introducing the new material in the LnB sometime between now and Monday. You will need to start watching that board daily to understand what is going to be happening. This process will be ongoing for a bit, so you really do need to view the Loot 'n Booty board daily starting now.
I'm mass emailing this and also posting it on every game board so everyone sees it.
Enjoy your weekend!
Jerry
Lian Friday December 14th, 2007 4:12:04 PM
Testing... Sloppy, what is going wrong... links there, now what?
This is why I don't do ANY FLIPPING PROGRAMMING!! Damned infernal machines!
GAH!! Got it!!!
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Friday December 14th, 2007 4:20:06 PM
(OOC: how did I miss Thursday? gah!)
K'Nara scowls deeply at the sight of the citizens being taken as shields by the HOL.
"I'm in the mood to smack some Hands," she says to Olana, drawing her trusty sword Lucia from its scabbard on her back, "Let's go do that, shall we?" So saying, the leader of the Emerald Dragons charges forth, heading straight for the clerics with the hostages.
Olana Saturday December 15th, 2007 11:49:42 AM
Olana nods at K'Nara. "I'll cover our flank." And with that she moves forward, keeping to the southern side of the area in front of the palace.
DM Jan d20+11=27 d20+15=20 d20+10=22 d20+15=27 d20+10=11 d20+15=35 (poss crit but fails) d20+10=23 d20+15=21 d8+4=8 4d6(4+4+3+5)=16 Saturday December 15th, 2007 1:22:49 PM
Both elf groups break rank and scatter in an effort to see to the frightened citizens. Mop's ex-guards are still heading for the rear of the palace. Bert's water elemental is now slowly circling the great tree, plucking at small flames as they appear like it was picking apples.
Both Lian and Milo manage to slip through the fleeing, terrified guards and get into position. Milo is now in close proximity of HOL 3. He has not been noticed. Lian is now behind HOL 4 and 5, who both have hostages. He has been noticed.
Bert and K'Nara head at full tilt toward the hostage situation and are now in melee range of HOL 4 and 5. Olana accompanies them but stays in ranged attack range.
Gunther lays into his assailants. He's going to have to lay into the guards first in order to get at HOL #6, which he does magnificently, and Guard #4 drops to his knees. Guards 3, 5 and 6 lay into Gunther in retaliation, some of whom appear to be fairly skilled swordsmen. However, only one manages to get through Gunthers considerably toughened hide, for 8 DAM
Ingrge steps back and sends his spell toward #6 and something horrible begins to arrive in #6's mind about the same time as Falin's arrows. Will Saved at 27. The man shakes off the spell with a growl of anger but is pushed back sharply and wounded by the elf's arrow attack. Right now he appears to be muttering and healing himself.
Ingrge's new position further back enables him to catch a quick glimpse of something massive appearing before his view becomes obstructed by the palace.
Athalorn has a better view. Taking flight he catches sigh of a young woman, her arms outstretched in a swan dive, dropping, falling toward the rear courtyard, skirts fluttering and long hair twisting in the wind. What on earth caused her to jump, after all weren't they here to rescue? But then her head turns, and in that fraction of a second she smiles right at him. Her arms elongate and unfold, snapping through the air and catching the dive and she swoops low, down behind the rear of the castle, growing massive and then starting to gain height.
Back at the front of the palace, HOL 4 and 5 have their hostages tightly gripped and look ready to cast. #4 Yells at the approaching K'Nara and Bertram. "Don't come any closer, or we'll - " he falters. "Or we'll - oh, no..."
Everyone feels it. That all too familiar, terrifying presence, accompanied by a twist in the belly and arrow at the heart of the will. DRAGON FEAR. Will Save DC 25 or become shaken for 16 rounds (yikes this baby is scary!) (that's a -2 on just about anything)
((OOC - if anyone else fancies linking their character sheet onto Google Docs, let me know and I'll fwd on what I sent to Jay. I'm beginning to think this is a very good thing.))
Lian(AC 34, Hps 110/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer d20+26=35save d20+16=33grapple 2d6(2+3)+5=10potential damage Saturday December 15th, 2007 4:25:08 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: {(OOC: Jan, if Lian activates Lesser Courage, will it hinder attacks? It does not say, so I assume not. Can I assume its a free action too? :))}
(Save vs fear 35)
The hand of Domi feels the fear come on and he begins laughing, more loudly than ever. His laugh brings hope to the hearts who hear Domi's cry ring through the elf "Have Courage!". He hopes the hostages are not fakers! but allies.
Continuing his laughter, the monk moves to grapple #4, with hostage. (33 Grapple, 10 damage if successful) If he is able, Lian will allow the hostage to slide free while maintaining grip on his true opponent.
(Remember Jan, these HOL receive -1 from Prayer)
(- Lesser Courage - When the hand laughs, he gains a +4 bonus on all saving throws vs. fear. If he is currently affected by fear, laughing gives him a second save (at +4) to throw off the effect. Allies within earshot (generally 50 feet) gain +2 vs. fear when the hand is laughing, but don't get second rolls to save. A hand can't cast any verbal-component spells when laughing. This is a supernatural ability.)
Brother Bertram AC38 HP116 SR25 Saturday December 15th, 2007 6:45:46 PM
Bertram feels the fear settling over the others and ignores it as his spells protect him from such nonsense. He considers the two innocents in front of him and at the same time the need for all of his comrades to be at top form. He curses under his breath, unsure what to do, then brightens as he hears the booming laughter of Lian rising over the din of battle. He sees the falter of the HOL members as the fear spreads over them. He look at them for a moment then just roars at them. "Flee you fools, Flee while you still can! The Dragon approaches!" Bertram is certain that they have no nerve left for the fight, but keeps half an eye on them as he starts scanning the sky for the dragon. Even as he does he says another prayer and he begins to glow with a holy light and begins to grow in stature until he is double his former height. He still keeps some of his attention on the HOLers to make sure they flee rather than fight. If they try to kill the hostages, Bertram has healing spells ready to utter instantly.
(OOC Righteous Might)
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+15=30 d20+15=34 Sunday December 16th, 2007 10:41:14 AM
will save 30
Ignoring the fear as he had caught a glimpse of her coming and was somewhat prepared. Having felt the wave of fear, Ingrge realizes that the beast is well within the range of what could be an effective spell. Locating the red dragon flying above and tracking her flying path, he quickly casts Maximize Ice Storm hoping to do some damage to the beast's delicate wing membranes and if not ground her perhaps slow her flying capabilities somewhat.
Ice storm - 18 points bludgeoning damage - 12 points of cold damage / double for firebase creatures - No save , SR 34
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 d20+15=35 Sunday December 16th, 2007 12:29:50 PM
The druid feels a sense of dread welling up in him as the falling woman changes shape, but his stout heart resists the fear that creeps through him. Will save 35. Immediately landing on the rooftop nearby, Athalorn begins gesturing with his talons, calling for aid.
Full Round Action: Begin casting Summon Nature's Ally 7 (Greater Air Elemental), lose Control Weather
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) d20+12=13 d20+12=23 d20+14=31 d20+3=19 Monday December 17th, 2007 1:36:09 AM
K'Nara's blood freezes and the hairs on the back of her neck prickle to attention as her intuition screams for her to run, RUN!!! She is paralyzed with the effects of the dragon fear that washes over her even as she hears the warm laugh of Lian penetrate the fog of inaction.
You can't run--you're the leader of the group! Lucia's voice adds its own persuasion to the calming effect of the Hand of Domi's supernatural encouragement. Too many people are depending on you...the Wold is depending on you!!!
The all-too-human blade singer blinks as the combination of Lian's tactics and Lucia's reminders dissolves the miasma of terror that threatened to consume her.
"...depending on...me..." she echoes, panting with the mental effort to yank free of the residual fear generated by the flying drake...and is very barely successful at doing so.
(OOC: K'Nara's first roll to make a Will Save was, unfortunately, a natural 1--she definitely failed. However, she uses one Hero Point to reroll, getting a 23, which also would normally fail...only as she is definitely within earshot of Lian and his supernatural ability to give Courage to his allies, the +2 that gets added to her roll makes her total 25, and thus she succeeds...barely.)
Leaping at HoL4, K'Nara's left hand shoots out and grasps the hostage the priest is holding by the front of their garments and uses all her strength to yank the hostage out of the evil priest's grip. (OOC: rolled a 31 to grab the hostage and K'Nara's subsequent Strength check is 19. Should this prove sufficient to free the hostage from HoL4's grasp, K'Nara is going to use Lucia to chop off a Hand of Love in the next round while pushing the hostage away.)
Posting Report for Monday December 17th, 2007 7:08:31 AM
Game # 1 The Emerald Dragons For the week of December10,2007
Name-----MTWTF DM JanH--X2XXOS K'Nara---XXXXX Lean-----22OXXS Gunther--XXOXX Olana----XXXXOS Athalorn-22XXXS Br.Bert--XXXXOS < Bad Boy but made up for it. Milo-----XXXXO Farling--XXXOX < Bad Boy
Adm Ceil
Jamie Monday December 17th, 2007 10:57:59 AM
Just throwing this out there. I posted Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (2 am). Jan posted Saturday and I am getting my post in for that today. I think Ceil needs new glasses. :)
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+7=10 d20+7=18 d20+7=26 d20+37=44 d20+32=46 d20+27=31 d8+6=8 d8+6=8 d8+6=13 Monday December 17th, 2007 11:11:06 AM
Falin begins to feel the fear creaping from the deep recesses of his mind, but is able to fend it off through sheef force of will.
Failed first save. Used HP and failed again. Used HP and made it.
With sweat beading on his forhead he draws back and fires on HOL #6 again.
AC 44 HP 8 AC 46 HP 8 AC 31 HP 13
Falin begins to look up and prepare for the dragons attack.
Brother Bertram OOC Monday December 17th, 2007 1:20:13 PM
Jan and Ceil-I have been listed the last 2 weeks as not getting my posts in. I just went back and checked and I posted every day this week but Friday and then I posted Saturday. Last week was also incorrect. Not sure what the problem is but wanted you to be aware. Thanks!
Lian Monday December 17th, 2007 8:02:33 PM
OOC: Checking in...
Had brief mouse technology issue, but fixed now.
Milo (AC 30; hp 113/113); haste, prot'n from fire d20+11=28 Monday December 17th, 2007 9:00:53 PM
Stepping up, Milo lashes out at HOL3.
OOC: Hide DC 36, Move Silently DC 36, Atk hitting AC 35 for 42 points of damage. (from previous post); Will save DC 28
DM Jan Monday December 17th, 2007 9:59:31 PM
((OOC - sorry I'm late folks, working on it now. Had to mow the lawn before it started to rain, and then take a friend to the hospital for a colonoscopy. Fun times!))
Working on post.....
Olana d20+12=15 d20+12=15 d20+22=36 d20+17=29 d20+12=25 d8+2=9 d8+2=7 d8+2=9 Monday December 17th, 2007 10:28:20 PM
Failed save, even after a HP reroll and Lian's help = -2 on stats.
Olana tries to swallow back her fear of the oncoming dragon, and grips her bow tightly. nevetheless her hands are shaking.
Figuring at this distance she's likely to do more harm than good with the HOL hostage situation, Olana takes aim at Guard #6 who is attacking Gunther.
Hits AC 24, 27, 23 for 7, 5 and 7 dam
DM Jan d20+10=11 d20+10=22 5d8(5+7+3+2+8)=25 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 12:02:28 AM
Lian's Domi-inspired laughter does a lot to shatter the fear that has swept over everyone in front of the palace.
The scuffle in front of the palace with HOLs 4 and 5 gets desperate. HOL #4 simply does not have the means to beat the monk's grappling attack and K'nara snatches the terrified hostage away from his loosened grip. The man tries to swipe at Lian with a small, liquid-tipped dagger, lashing this way and that. FAIL.
HOL #5 takes one look at the 'new' Bertram, then promptly slams his own dagger into his screaming hostage and makes a paniced run for the palace door.
Meanwhile, over by the palace door, HOL #3 has just made it up the shallow steps, only to be literally stopped 'dead' by Milo. He slumps on the stone stairs, his heart still, his lifesblood pooling on the stone.
At the other side of the tree, HOL #6 has healed himself, but finds himself once again slammed by Falin's arrow shafts. Angered, wounded and howling he spits out another spell, and immediately a gray miasma surrounds him, his guards and Gunther.
Casting UnHoly Blight. 25 DAM + sickened Wis DC 19 for half His own guards take 'some' damage, also, but that doesn't appear to bother him in the slightest.
Guard #6 coughs staggers and falls under the miasma and Olana's arrows.
Athalorn gets to work on his summon spell and hears an angry roar as the dragon burst her way out of a frosty cloud. He, Falin and Ingrge can see her fly up and bank around the south end of the palace, getting ready for a swoop.
NPCs still in play:
HOL 4 (grappled) HOL 5 HOL 6
Guards 3 and 5
Dragon
((Also, I'll go in and edit the roll call, no worries. Let me and Ceil know if there are discrapancies and we'll fix.))
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 Stoneskin 130/130 d20+25=35 2d8(7+6)+5=18 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 1:50:28 AM
Athalorn finishes the summon spell with a flourish, a huge air elemental appearing nearby on the rooftops. The druid finds that without speech heis without the means to warn his friends of the impending attack from the Dragon. Instead, he casts stoneskin on himself, then moves back towards his original position on the edge of the palace roof.
Active Effects: Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 13/13 Bolts Summon Nature's Ally 13 rounds left
The huge being appears with a whirl of cloud and a turret of wind. It instantly charges the Dragon, if it can reach; its perfect movement evident in the cloudy sky. If it can't reach, it moves directly towards the Dragon instead, geting between it and Athalorn. if it can attack, it does so: Hit AC 35 for 18 damage.
Gunther (AC33, HP72/127) SR13, Pro. from Fire 90/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person, Fly, Dragon Fear, Sickened d20+5=22 d20+1=7 d20+6=23 d20+19=20 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 10:01:12 AM
The cat trainer is shaken despite Lian's laughter (Will=22). It's coming for me!! It's going to eat me!! Scanning the skies for the terror he knows is going to sweep down any second and eat him alive, Gunther doesn't even catch the spellcaster. Suddenly he's immersed in pain (Wis=7).
Paranoid and in intense pain, the warrior casts about desperately for the location of the dragon (Spot=23). If he finds her he will shout out her location to the others and give persuit if she is in range. Otherwise he remembers to fly up and over the guards attacking him and then use his 10 foot reach to reach out and touch that pesky spellcaster...unfortunately he's too overwhelmed to be of any use (AC20...ack nat. 1).
OOC: With 60 foot movement of fly figure Gunther can move back to avoid AoO's and then fly up and over the guards. Then with his 10 foot reach he can attack the spellcaster without and AoO from him.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+40=54 d20+35=44 d20+30=40 d8+8=16 d8+8=16 d8+8=9 2d6(2+2)=4 2d6(2+4)=6 2d6(4+6)=10 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 10:33:13 AM
"She is banking around the south and getting ready to attack." Falin cries into his ring. "Lets see if this gets her attention."
Falin waits for her to swoop into range and then unleashes hell upon her.
+1 Dragon Bane Arrows and First shot is Dire Shot
AC 54 HP 33 AC 44 HP 22 AC 40 HP 19
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) d20+23=33 d10+11=14 d6=2 d20+18=23 d10+11=21 d6=1 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 1:06:14 PM
K'Nara releases the freed hostage and, instead of following through on her original intention to attack HoL4, instead leaps at the fleeing HoL5.
"Lucia!" she snarls and, in answer, the sentient bastard sword is aflame as the blade singer slices down on the evil cleric twice.
OOC: first blow strikes AC33 for 14hpd and 2hp magic fire damage; second blow strikes AC23 for 21hpd and 1hp fire damage.
Lian(AC 34, Hps 110/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer, Lesser Courage d20+19=23 d20+19=35 d20+19=37 d20+14=33 2d6(3+2)+5=10 2d6(1+1)+5=7 2d6(3+2)+5=10 2d6(3+2)+5=10 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 3:27:51 PM
The monk continues to laugh. There is no immediate concern about the HOL4's knife, as the monk brings four rapid knees into the bridge of the HOL's nose while grappled. (AC 23stunning attack, 35, 37stunning attack and 33, for 10, 7, 10 and 10 damage)[stunning DC Fort 22 or be stunned one round]
(Let me know if you require any specific checks.)
Milo (AC 30; hp 113/113); blink, prot'n from fire Tuesday December 18th, 2007 8:41:21 PM
Stepping into the doorway to prevent the escape of any other would-be informants, Milo activates his ring of blinking and prepares to attack any who come near.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Tuesday December 18th, 2007 10:23:36 PM
(ooc Hey Jan any results from Ingrge's last spell?)
Quickly activating her winged boots the old elf pulls out his bow as he moves upward and toward the big tree. Keeping the dragon in sight, Ingrge moves to get maximum cover while allowing a good shot at her as she flies by.
Olana d20+22=30 d20+17=21 d20+12=23 d8+2=7 d8+2=9 d8+2=8 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 1:50:04 AM
Seeing Gunther move up and out of the way of the guards, Olana turns her bow's attention toward HOL #6 and fires, still trying to get a grip on her fear of the dragon.
Hits AC 28, 21, 23. Dam = 5, 7, 6
She then runs for cover.
DM Jan 16d10(6+2+7+1+5+8+7+4+6+3+2+5+5+6+3+5)=75 10d4(4+2+3+2+3+4+3+1+3+4)=29 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 2:29:22 AM
The massive form of red wings and scales descends. Right now it's hard for Ingrge to tell if his frosty spell had any effect or not, although the earlier angry roar suggested the possibility. It is also difficult to tell what Enirul's plan of attack is. However, what happens next suggests that the end result wasn't part of any plan whatsoever.
About 60ft up and parallel to the southern edge of the palace, Falin's arrows hit, and so does Athalorn's air elemental. Consequently, Enirul's altitude drops abruptly to about 30 ft - - she rolls, curling her wings. - her breath weapon goes off - a surprising and jagged line of blinding, jaw-aching lightning that goes off toward the palace at an angle, hitting - Bert - K'Nara - HOL #5 - the stabbed hostage - it narrowly misses Lian who is busy trying to knock HOL #4's septum into his brain - and finally hits the palace doorway, blasting and splitting the masonary and sending sizeable chunks of it flying.
DAM 75 Reflex save DC 30 for half damage.
Milo needs a reflex DC 27 to avoid 29 bludgeoning damage from the collapsing doorway.
The dragon's trajectory sends her down - crashing through the enormous trees' branches, and landing like a sack of turnips approx 60ft north of the great tree. (Top centre of previous map.) She's down, rolling upright onto her feet, and boy is she angry.
The remaining guards on Gunther are running for their lives. HOL #6 is down on the ground, riddled with arrows. HOL #4 and #5 are also dead. So is HOL #5's hostage.
NPCs still in play:
Dragon.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+40=58 d20+35=49 d20+30=48 d20+40=44 d20+30=38 d8+8=12 d8+8=11 d8+8=13 2d6(3+3)=6 2d6(2+1)=3 2d6(4+1)=5 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 3:57:15 AM
A smile creeps across Falins face as the dragon comes crashing to the ground. It falters a bit as she gets back up, but non the less. She will not be up and moving for long.
Falin draws back again.
This is going to seem complicated, but I think I critted on arrow 1 and 2. I rerolled to hit and got a 44 for 1st arrow and a 38 for arrow 3.
Dire shot on first arrow (none left for the day) +1 Dragons Bane Arrows 4 left AC 58 HP 31 If Crit 39 AC 49 HP 14 AC 48 HP 18 If Crit 26
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 Stoneskin 130/130 5d6(4+3+4+6+2)=19 d20+23=35 2d8(8+4)+5=17 d20+23=34 2d8(6+6)+5=17 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:16:04 PM
Watching the chaos as the dragon crashes thunderously to the ground, Athalorn moves closer to the edge of the palace roof, where the masonry still stands anyway, and where he can see down to the ground. He calls a bolt of lightning down upon the beast, sure the spell will have little effect, but unsure how he can attack the dragon.
Standard Action: Call Lightning bolt 19 lightning damage, Reflex save vs DC 22 for half.
Active Effects: Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 11/13 Bolts Summon Nature's Ally 12 rounds left
[i]ooc: Does the elemental get an AoO as the Dragon flies away? If so, hit AC 34 for 17 damage.
The huge elemental chases his prey, and if it reaches it will attack once more in a whirl of cloud and debris.Hit AC 35 for 17 damage.
Lian(AC 34, Hps 110/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer, Lesser Courage d20+13=31 d20+22=35 2d6(1+1)+7=7 2d6(2+4)=6 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 12:32:32 PM
Continuing to laugh, the monk drops the corpse, activates his boots of speed and makes a running leap at the passing dragon. (run of 70, Jump 31)
If he can manage it, Lian will take a swing at her in mid air... (maybe grabbing her in passing?). (charge AC 39, 15 damage including dragon bane damage)
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) d20+19=32 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 1:38:30 PM INCOMING! screams Lucia even as K'Nara's combat senses warn her that the approaching red dragon was loosing its breath. The human blade singer launches forward and to her right in a dexterous bid to avoid the lance of electricity...and finds herself rolling back to her feet with nary a singe.
OOC: K'Nara rolled a Reflex save of 32 and has Evasion as a special ability. No damage for her as a result.
The leader of the Emerald Dragons glances around and sees the carnage the ruby-scaled horror has wrought so far, then she narrows her hazel eyes in cold anger.
"Lucia!" K'Nara hisses, prompting the sword to turn off its flame and allows the blade to fall to the ground at her feet. Reaching into her magic Haversack, a glass bottle of Sovereign Glue comes to the chestnut-maned woman's hand. K'Nara's lips curl in a not-so-nice smile.
Brother Bertram AC34 Hp 116 SR 25 d20+13=33 6d6(3+1+2+2+4+2)=14 d100=75 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 3:52:58 PM
Bertram staggers as the lightning shoots through his body and armor, avoiding most of the strike. His protections slowly dissipate the discharge into the ground He recovers and quickly calls upon Domi for aid. This takes the form of three large swarms of locusts appearing around the angered dragon's head.
(OOC Insect Plague DC23 must roll 3 saves Fort 12 or be nauseated for 1 round(roll each round). NO SAVES OR SR apply)
Milo (AC 30; hp 113/113); blink, haste, prot'n from fire d20+21=27 d20+22=36 d20+22=32 d20+17=25 d4+4=7 d4+4=8 d4+4=8 2d6(3+3)=6 2d6(1+5)=6 2d6(5+5)=10 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 8:06:39 PM
Milo nimbly dodges the rubble from the collapsing doorway, and clicks his heels, activating his boots before stepping out from the doorway and unleashing a volley of arrows.
OOC: Milo hits ACs 36, 32, and 25 for 13, 14, and 18 hit points respectively.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+23=39 d20+13=33 d20+13=28 3d8(4+8+1)+4=17 3d8(8+8+4)+4=24 3d8(8+2+1)+4=15 Wednesday December 19th, 2007 9:42:16 PM
Ingrge smiles as the red dragon drops to the ground and allows him a shot from the tree above her. Taking aim he sends two dragon bane arrows streaking at her.
AC 39 - 17 points AC 33 (nat 20) crit roll AC 28 for 24 points + 15 possible crit damage.
Olana d20+22=32 d20+17=28 d20+12=17 d8+2=3 d8+2=6 d8+2=5 Thursday December 20th, 2007 2:14:23 AM
Crouching low as the dragon comes into land, she winces as it crashes into the great tree. Seeing no more guards to worry about, she takes aim at the dragon.
Hits AC 32, 28, 17, for 3, 6 and 5
DM Jan d20+16=25 d20+50=53 (+2) 4d6(4+5+6+2)+9=26 Thursday December 20th, 2007 2:44:41 AM
The group focuses on the downed dragon. Arrows stream through the air. Falin's, some of Ingrge's, and one of Milo's embed in the dragon's hide. She manages to dodge the the lightning bolt but gets buffeted again by the air elemental. The mass of hornets doesn't phase her as her head swings around and her mouth opens wide as Lian slams into her bleeding flank.
Bite and grapple attack on Lian - Hits and grips firm AC 55. Crunch! DAM 26.
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) Thursday December 20th, 2007 10:51:55 AM
K'Nara's eyes widen as she sees Lian suddenly in the very same position that she, herself, had been in the recent battle with Enuril's brother: in the mouth of a red dragon!
Quickly the blade singer activates her Boots of Speed, scoops up the fallen Lucia and runs forward in a bid to stand toe-to-toe with the female red!
OOC: it's my understanding that, because K'Nara has had to retrieve her sword first, she cannot attack at all this round, but please let me know if she can get at least one attack in.
K'Nara silently curses the fact that Lian's getting snatched up by the red has fouled her intentions for using the glue...at least for now.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 Stoneskin 130/130 5d6(2+5+4+3+2)=16 d20+23=34 d20+23=43 d20+23=34 2d8(5+3)+5=13 2d8(6+7)+5=18 Thursday December 20th, 2007 11:07:03 AM
The druid stays where he is for now, tempted but refraining from rushing to heal Lian. Instead, he brings down another lightning bolt.
Standard Action: Call Lightning bolt 16 lightning damage, Reflex save vs DC 22 for half.
Active Effects: Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 10/13 Bolts Summon Nature's Ally 11 rounds left
Now in melee with the grappling Dragon, the elemental continues to pound its flank with a vicious assault. Hit AC 34 for 13 damage, and AC 43 (Critical check 34) for 36 Critical damage
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire d20+40=54 d20+35=51 d20+30=42 d8+8=13 d8+8=14 d8+8=13 2d6(3+2)=5 2d6(4+5)=9 2d6(4+4)=8 Thursday December 20th, 2007 11:24:50 AM
Falin looks at the scene unfold before him. Lian is in the mouth of the beast. K'Nara is about to go toe to toe with the great beast. The group had better make something happen before things got worse.
"My elven bretheren," cries out Falin. "Target the great beast with your arrows. We must take this evil creature down."
In draconic, "Your time is running short creature."Falin says as he releases yet another barage of missile attacks.
+1 Dragon Bane Arrows AC 54 HP 18 AC 51 HP 23 AC 42 HP 21
Lian(AC 34, Hps 84/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer, Lesser Courage,haste d20+22=35 d20+22=31 d20+22=40 d20+22=38 d20+17=18 4d6(5+2+6+2)+6=21 4d6(1+2+5+5)+6=19 4d6(5+1+3+3)+6=18 4d6(3+1+1+3)+6=14 Thursday December 20th, 2007 4:18:20 PM
The pain is excruciating. He stops laughing. "Hello, its a pleasure to meet Queen, you must be that cow thats trying to take over! I'm Lian Siannodel, a hand of Domi and those are the Emerald Dragons. We'll be killing you today." He yells. "Have Courage!"
The monk gets started pummeling her gums and breaking teeth, by throwing elbows, fists and whatever he can... headbutts. (bane attacks versus dragons, all stunning attacks DC 22, AC 35, 31, 40, 38 and 18(nat 1), for 21, 19, 18, 14 and miss damage... total 72)
[boots 1/10 used, stunning 7/14 used]
Milo (AC 29, 30 to dragon; hp 113/113); blink, prot'n from fire Thursday December 20th, 2007 4:29:14 PM
Scooping up his sword from where he dropped it at his feet, Milo moves around the dragon in an attempt to get into a flank.
OCC: Taking a move action to retrieve the weapon and then a single move action won't get me there... but its a start.
Brother Bertram AC38 Hp 116 SR 25 2d6(2+4)=6 2d6(5+6)=11 Thursday December 20th, 2007 7:46:25 PM
Bertram keeps half of his attention on his friend to make sure that none are in eminent danger of death. The rest of his attention is on the insects, keeping them focused around the dragon's head. He is ready to switch to healing spells if the dragon injures anyone too much. (OOC 11HP automatic Damage from Insects)
Gunther (AC33, HP72/127) SR13, Pro. from Fire 90/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person, Fly, Prayer, Dragon Fear, Sickened d20+15=35 d20+15=33 2d6(1+3)+26=30 2d6(5+6)+26=37 Friday December 21st, 2007 1:12:49 AM
I'm so scared! She's going to eat me! Good gods will you look at the hole she made in the ground??
Shaking with fear, the warrior watches frozen in fear as Lian gets taken up. And then it is as if something snaps. Shaking his head, the warrior flies as fast as he can toward the downed dragon, ready to carve into her when he can.
OOC: Not sure about my distance here. If I can attack, AC35/33 Power attack for 30 or 67 if Crit.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+16=31 Friday December 21st, 2007 8:04:33 AM
Ingrge mutters a curse as the Emeralds move in blocking his most effective weapon against a fire drake and then sees Lian's plight. Dropping his bow, he Sends out a call over his ring to the others and quickly asks.
"Who has the freedom of movement wand? Lian needs some assistance now!"
Wand and staff in hand Ingrge sends a thin ray green ray streaking into Enuril's side. Maximize Disintegrate - 156 points damage, Fortitude Save 27 for 30 points, SR 31 negates
Lian Friday December 21st, 2007 12:42:02 PM
OOC: Just waiting for the hammer to fall. ;)
Athalorn Friday December 21st, 2007 12:57:04 PM
The druid watches the scene unfolding below him, hoping the Hand of Domi can wriggle free...
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) d20+21=37 d10+9=15 d20+16=34 d20+16=34 d10+9=16 d10+9=13 Friday December 21st, 2007 2:28:48 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons can wait no longer--she needs to get Lian out of the mouth of the dragon, and she needs to do it now!
"Time to pick your teeth, you big red witch!!!" screams K'Nara, who charges straight at the huge creature, brandishing the unlit Lucia as she does so.
OOC: First blow hits AC37 (missed a possible Crit Hit by 1...argh!) for 15hpd; second blow is a possible Crit Hit: hits AC34 (both rolls)--normal damage is 16hpd...if Crit Hit applies, then the total damage for the second blow is 29hp.
Olana d20+22=37 d20+17=32 d20+12=18 d8+2=6 d8+2=7 d8+2=10 Friday December 21st, 2007 4:39:16 PM
Gasping in horror as Lian is swept up into the dragon's maw, Olana steps as close as she can before releasing another volley of arrows into the dragon's hide.
Hits AC 37, 32, 18 for DAM 6, 7, 10
DM Jan 2d6(1+1)+18=20 d20+36=37 Friday December 21st, 2007 5:21:20 PM
For a few terrible moments, the area around the front of the palace becomes a war zone, as a hail of arrows fly, spells flash through the air, and the bitter bellow of pain from the dragon shatters surrounding windows. The hot iron stench of blood is in the air and one suspects it doesn't all belong to the dragon.
Fueled by pain and fury, in a terrible state, the dragon lashes out, clenching her shattered teeth and biting down hard on Lian; her tail swings about, rapping hard against the approaching Milo and K'nara; a might claw reaches out, it's formidable talons attempting to snatch at the approaching Gunther.
Lian, DAM 26
Milo and K'nara - tail sweep DAM 20, Reflex DC30 for half
But it's all done in Enirul's last gasp. Was it K'nara's eventual hit? That disinegrated hole in her side? The hordes of bristling arrows in her hide? It's hard to say for sure, but she drops, groans, and then breathes no more. Blood begins to pool on the ground.
Lian is still held in the jaws and will need to be extracted. There are pieces of the dragon's teeth stuck in his torso and thigh.
Falin gets the sense that there is something afoot with the direwolf.
Athalorn's position enables him to see the direwolf approaching a group of citizens in a predatory fashion. A feeling of emnity is coming through the wreath. The citizens are clustered together and trying to muster weapons and ward off the beast. This is all happening in the next street to the north (up off the top of the latest map).
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) d20+19=32 Friday December 21st, 2007 5:34:33 PM OOC: yes, I know it's "twice" in one day...sue me.
K'Nara spies the gigantic red tail sweep towards her and just manages to somersault out of the way, the scaly mass whipping by under her as she flips in the air, landing on her feet after the tail's gone by. OOC: rolled a 32 for the Reflex Save, and (again) K'Nara's Evasion ability saves her from any damage.
"LIAN!!!" bellows the leader of the Emerald Dragons as she darts forward, tucking the bottle of glue into a belt pouch and sheathing her sword during her approach to where the stalwart elven monk is located. K'Nara's hazel eyes scan the scene to see if Lian needs to be extracted from the dragon's mouth and, if so, how to do it with minimal damage to Lian.
Brother Bertram AC 38 Hp116 Friday December 21st, 2007 5:49:15 PM
Bertram looks about at the devastation and shakes his head sadly. He looks down at the hostage slain as the dragon approached. His knuckles crack as his fists clench. He turns away from it in time to see everyone prying Lian free, his locusts just getting in everyone's way. He grimaces and releases them watching them fly away, as harmless now as they were against the giant beast. He feels himself becoming disgusted when he suddenly remembers the guards trying to get to the children. With a muffled oath He glances over at Lian, making sure he will be alright then he turns and runs towards where the Mop's escort said the children were located. He only prays that nothing had happened to them.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire Friday December 21st, 2007 5:50:42 PM
Seeing the dragon, Falin does not get the normal sense of calm from seeing his enemy fall to the ground. "I wish you were Parnoth." says Falin.
Suddenly the hair stands on the back of his neck. Something is not right. I feel something I haven't felt in...
Falin scans the area around him and sees the Dire Wolf. He knows what they look means. He has felt it before... some sort of bloodlust. He regrets his desision, but his friends hurt by the dragon would have to wait.
Falin runs as quickly as his legs will carry him and tries to place himself between the wolf and the civilians. "Easy fella. No one wants to hurt you. Your just a little intimidating to them. Go eat some dragon instead of these folks here."
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Friday December 21st, 2007 8:08:13 PM
Ok all, who has that wand? Everyone needs a charge before Nickoli or Parnoth gets here, which with our luck will be shortly.
Brother Bertram, can you see what Lian needs in the way of healing? Other than Lian, Who else needs healing?
Athalorn, you want to see how badly hurt our tree friend here is?
Gunther aid K'nara and Milo and make darn sure that red-scaled, bride-to-be is very dead.
Olana organize those elves to gaurd the perimeter here and have the guards who came with us take control of those that opposed us and help the citizens.
Athalorn AC 19 HP 106/106 Stoneskin 130/130 d20+7=22 Saturday December 22nd, 2007 2:56:12 AM
Sensing the anger in the Dire Wolf's mind, and seeing the local folk trying to stave it off with weapons, the druid leaps into the air, flying quickly, a feathered arrow, straight to Falin, between the wolf and the people. Given time, his body begins to stretch and twists, wings replaced by arms, talons by feet.
Using the wreath, he shouts a firm command at the wolf. "Sister! Down! NOW! We do not attack innocent folk!"
Then a moment of clear thought, and Athalorn quickly spins round to he gathered people, looking carefully at their eyes.
Sense Motive: 22
ooc: I know I have done a lot here - if I can't fit this into rounds, please assume Athalorn does this over two round.
Active Effects: Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 10/13 Bolts Summon Nature's Ally 9 rounds left
The huge elemental moves to stand with the druid, a whirl of spinning air.
Lian(AC 34, Hps 58/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer d20+12=32 Saturday December 22nd, 2007 11:01:08 AM
"I'm good!" Comes the muffled monks cry. "Not dead." He laughs. "I played bait again. How'd I do? I kept the dangerous part occupied. My plan worked well. Yeah. Healing might be nice." He begins to pull himself free of the teeth. (Escape Artist 32, wow!) "Was that insects and electricity I felt?"
(OOC: Is there any easy way to remove teeth from this beast?)
Lian Monday December 24th, 2007 1:15:55 AM
Checking in...
Happy Holidays
Athalorn Monday December 24th, 2007 2:56:52 AM
The druid continues watching the assembled crowd for a sign of anything untoward...
Posting Report for Monday December 24th, 2007 8:29:51 AM
Game # 1 The Emerald Draons For the week of December 17,2007
K'Nara Monday December 24th, 2007 5:20:16 PM
The leader of the Emerald Dragons continues to do what she can to make sure that Lian is all right. Once it's confirmed that Lian is at least out of the dragon's mouth, she'll see to it that both the monk and Brother Bertram are healed of damage.
Brother Bertram AC 34 HP 116 Tuesday December 25th, 2007 8:37:36 PM
Bertram runs through the streets roaring at anyone getting in his way. There was something to be said for being this size...
(OOC Merry Christmas Everyone!)
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) Tuesday December 25th, 2007 9:10:55 PM
K'Nara blinks as the dwarven cleric runs, runs away. Well, she knows he isn't running away, but she sees that he apparently isn't as hurt as she'd feared.
"Um...are you all right, Lian...?" she asks the elven monk again, turning back to the person she was originally helping.
OOC: Merry Christmas, everybody!
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire Wednesday December 26th, 2007 10:48:04 AM
Falin stands, waiting for the possible strike from the beast. He knows it is just the beasts nature and not that it is intentionally getting ready to pounce.
Lian(AC 34, Hps 58/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End, Prayer Wednesday December 26th, 2007 1:53:03 PM
Faint and clammy, the monk stands unsteadily. "Whew!" He sways and catches onto Knara.
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage; Brahma's Tattoo (Cure Moderate Wounds 1/3) ) 2d8(6+6)+3=15 Wednesday December 26th, 2007 2:35:09 PM
K'Nara's reflexes have her grab onto the dizzy elf.
"I oughta box them pointy ears of yours for doing such a dammfool thing like that!" she tells Lian in a very severe voice, then clenches her empty left hand into a fist, muttering an invocation of some type. Opening that hand again she holds it up so that the brave monk sees a now-glowing tattoo of a rearing unicorn in the middle of her palm--right before K'Nara smacks that hand in the middle of his forehead.
OOC: K'Nara is applying her Cure Moderate Wounds spell effect to Lian in her own unique fashion. In spite of getting smacked in the head, Lian is now healed up by 15hp.
Milo (AC 29, 30 to dragon; hp 113/113); blink, prot'n from fire d100=14 Wednesday December 26th, 2007 3:16:11 PM
Saved by his ring of blinking, Milo scoots out from where the red landed... "Where all okay over here... How are you?" The halfling grins... "But seriously folks, I don't think I have another one of these in me."
OOC: Rolled the miss chance for Milo's ring... the tail slap missed.
Olana 2d8(6+1)+4=11 2d8(1+4)+4=9 Wednesday December 26th, 2007 7:51:54 PM
Glad to see Milo emerging unscathed at the side of the now dead dragon, Olana nods at Ingrge. But before she does as instructed, she lowers her bow and takes out the party Cure Mod Wounds wand. Stepping over to Lian, she pauses until he and K'Nara have extracted any debris from his flesh and then pokes him sharply twice with the healing stick. "Good to see she didn't bite your head off. That should do till Bert gets back" she says, then walks off to muster the elves into guard duty.
Lians HPs +11 and +9
DM Jan Wednesday December 26th, 2007 8:28:02 PM
Lian (along with one full sized and rather impressive dragon tooth) is extracted from the partially shattered jaw of the mighty beast and healing spells are applied. The dragon's hide is already growing cold. K'nara, Ingrge, Olana, Milo, Lian and Gunther note the following:
People, citizens of Emerald City, mostly those who were running away from the attack, are now stood stock still and are staring at the dead dragon in horrified silence. Horrified, because the implications of Enirul's blood on the ground are fairly obvious, and possible consequence gathers in the collective psyche like a black storm cloud. The elven archers take up strategic points on guard on an approx 50 ft perimeter.
A street away to the north, Falin and Athalorn confront the situation between Ath's dire wolf companion and a group of citizens who are trying to ward her off. The wolf's hackles are way up, waaay up. Her ears are flat, her teeth are visible, she looks extremely intimidating and ready to go on the attack. That might strike both Athalorn and Falin as a little odd - unless of course she had been provoked. As it happens, she stands down, snorts dismissively, and then circles behind Athalorn. Her eyes stay on the crowd. Stood before the elf and the druid are 12 humans, a mix of male and female. Some of the group are armed with shovels and pitchforks. All are looking at the wolf warily, perhaps with good reason. Watching the crowd, Athalorn comes to the conclusion, just going off body language, that one of this group is the leader - a tall, dark-red haired man armed with a shovel. The stance and glances of the others suggest a natural trust and deferral to him. The man speaks, gesturing with his chin toward the dire wolf. "Is that thing safe? Or is it still determined to eat us all?"
Meanwhile!!!!!!eleventy1111!! Bertram heads off at great speed around the side of the palace. Rounding the rear corner, he is met by a line of screaming children who are heading toward him at blind run. Beyond that, at the 'tradesmens' entrance of the palace, are some of Mop's previous guards who appear to have set upon and overcome the palace guards. There is also a small group of kitchen staff stood outside, chattering nervously amongst themselves, ovbiously wondering what the heck is going on.
Athalorn Thursday December 27th, 2007 9:51:47 AM
"Of course she is safe! Stop waving pitchforks in her direction and she mightn't be so upset!"
The druid leads the wolf away from the crowd, toward the Ancient tree. As he gets there, he casts Speak with Plants, looking around the burnt spirit and then communing. "great spirit of the Culverwood. Are you hurt badly? Can we aid you in some way?"
Lian(AC 34, Hps 93/122)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] B Str, Prot f. Fire, End Ele, Bears End Thursday December 27th, 2007 12:46:44 PM
"Thanks for the healing. I can take care of the rest as it was my fault to begin with." He smiles. "Though, look around, a Mass cure moderate would be nice."
He looks at the dire wolf, dragon corpse, pitchforks, giant oaken tree and the many people milling about and he roars laughing. "Man, Parnoth is going to be peeved!" He says, tucking away Enirul's tooth. "This will make a nice dagger. I do need one. They come in handy."
Active Spells: 2 Continual Flames on coppers (tucked away separate)
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Thursday December 27th, 2007 2:30:59 PM
Ingrge looks around at all the citizens nearby and mutters a curse. K'nara what are we going to do about Enuril's body? And has anyone located that blasted wand yet?
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) Thursday December 27th, 2007 3:48:38 PM
The tall blade singer frowns.
"Ah, yes...the body." she echoes, shrugging. "Um...I don't suppose we can tell Parnoth that she sort of...tripped, or something?" K'Nara looks around, something suddenly popping into her cauled hesd.
"Say...where is Parnoth? You'd think a ruckus like this would have brought the bridegroom-to-be running? Or Nicholai himself, at the very least." Rubbing the side of her chin thoughtfully, the leader of the Emerald Dragons moues.
"Our original mission stands." she says firmly. "We came here because of the children that are being held hostage, as well as to try to determine what in the Wold is up with Parnoth. Nicholai getting his is something I'd love to see done as well. We need to continue on with our original intentions...the body is the concern of whomever wishes to dispose of it, I suppose."
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire Thursday December 27th, 2007 4:03:53 PM
"You think if we just kind of covered it with some shrubery anyone would notice." Says Falin with a smile across his face. As soon as K'Nara mentions the kids the smile disappears from Falins face as he is ready for action once again.
Lian Thursday December 27th, 2007 4:10:22 PM
"We should probably get in there before the children are moved. One or both dragons might already be inside anyway." He begins toward the palace.
"I think that Parnoth's guard should all take the dragon as a payment for their services or something. There's something ironic about his disenchanted former guard wearing his late bride." He smiles. "She's worth a fortune on the black market, I would think. Personally, I fancy a suit of fine green dragon hide. And nice boots for smart parties." He snickers.
Lian Friday December 28th, 2007 7:58:09 AM
"Well, anyone else coming?" As he points to the palace.
(OOC: The red dragon hide is going to be worth a bit. What is going to happen to it?)
Falin Friday December 28th, 2007 10:03:23 AM
"I am with you Lian." Says Falin as he follows towards the palace.
Gunther Friday December 28th, 2007 2:48:28 PM
Shaking himself in order to remove the last of the dragon fear, Gunther grunts and nods. First he checks to ensure that the red truly is dead. Then he prepares to head out with the others.
CDM Jerry: OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Saturday December 29th, 2007 11:56:46 AM
Greetings Woldians,
I hope you've been keeping up with the changes we've been discussing on the LnB. If not, you have a novel to read amongst all the posts.
Basically, we're doing the following things:
--purging all 2nd characters from everyone except DMs...that's their reward for being a DM. --We're adding a new type game: Challenge Games. It is a 2 year campaign game. We're calling our normal games Career Games.
Anyway, because of the Challenge Games, which will begin ASAP for their first 2 year run, as well as the pruning of the 2nd characters, we'll be holding a vote starting
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND
...and ENDING on
MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH
We'll be voting on one thing only:
Do you want to play in a Challenge Game or a Career Game?
If you choose Career Game, I"ll want a second piece of information. I will need to know if you want to remain in your current game or move to another.
That's it.
Voting is NOT accepted until January 2nd and all votes will be emailed to me here at gericko@gmail.com. I will not accept votes that are made on the LnB, though you may post your vote there if you want.
If you don't vote, then the ACDMs and I will be PLACING you into a Challenge game by default as that is the "new thing" and we're kinda pushing it as a new option.
Let me repeat that and reword it:
If you don't vote you lose your right to choose your game and WILL be placed. Yeah I know that is hard, but we're moving forward and don't want to have votes trickling in weeks later.
This email is just to get your attention in case you haven't been following the information overload on the LnB.
If you have a question about all this or are now totally confused, reply to me only or post on the LnB where you'll get 100s of people telling you what is going on. :)
Or you can IM me on AIM. My handle is Gericko.
Enjoy your day and don't freak out!
CDM Jerry
Falin Saturday December 29th, 2007 12:55:04 PM
"Did anyone else hear that? It is almost as if the gericko himself made a statement." Says falin with a whimsical look on his face.
Olana d20+15=28 d20+15=28 Saturday December 29th, 2007 2:12:54 PM
Following the others up toward the palace, Olana says to Falin, "Yeah, I heard that, too. Don't freak out, he says. Sure. We have dragon parts all over the front lawn. Nothing to freak out about."
She moves to the northern side, still trying to stay in a position to keep a lookout.
Spot 28 Listen 28
DM Jan Saturday December 29th, 2007 2:26:32 PM
As the group move toward the palace they're met by a small crowd of panicy screaming children who have come hurtling past Bertram and are intent on re-uniting themselves with their parents.
Still at the rear side of the palace, one of the ex-Mop guards says to Bert. "We got the kids out with only a few injuries amongst ourselves. At one point the biggest threat was the chef, who thought his larder was being robbed. We were able to rely on confusion when it came to the palace guard."
"What's going on?" bellows a rather stout fellow by the kitchen door, dressed in a white apron and weilding a cleaver.
There are 6 palace guards lying face down on the ground outside, all being watched carefully by the ex-Mop boys.
Back round the front, Athalorn tries to establish some contact with the great tree. Its reply - one word, in a deep rumble that almost seems to be coming from the earth itself. "Water," it pleads.
Over at the dragon, Gunther establishes that yes, the dragon is indeed dead, and there is some kind of strange metal and glass thing huddled in the folds of flesh around her throat.
Some of the villagers are beginning to group together and are starting to follow the Dragons toward the palace. They're curious, and they have questions. "What are you going to do? What about Parnoth?" It's that tall, dark red haired man again, who appears to be a leader of some kind.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Protection from Fire Saturday December 29th, 2007 5:04:51 PM Not sure how long the protection from fire is good for
Falin turns towards the red-haired man and says, "Kill more dragons." rather mater-of-factly.
Turning back around, "Looks like the kids have been rescued. I am all for going inside and hiding out for the mad brother and groom to be to show up and then get them too."
Lian(AC 34, Hps 94)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] Prot f. Fire, End Ele 2d8(7+3)+5=15 Saturday December 29th, 2007 6:16:46 PM
(OOC: Will assume that some short duration spells are gone.)
"An ambush, Falin? You read my mind! I like that idea." The monk squeezes the puss from one deep tooth puncture that remains. "Though, further healing might be advisable." He casts Cure Moderate, using up his Silence slot. (heals 15)
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Saturday December 29th, 2007 9:05:48 PM
K'Nara is glad to see that the children are out of the palace.
"Get these kids, their folks, and all of the civilians out of here, now." she orders the palace guards, emphasizing the last word. She is about to turn back to the others in her party when an idea comes to mind that makes her stiffen and turn towards the tall, red-headed man.
"Who are you..?" she asks curiously. "And where did you come from? I must admit--you're extraordinarily courageous...for a human. I mean, what with there only recently having been a female red dragon flying about and all." Her hazel eyes narrow a bit at the stranger.
'Could this guy be Nikolai in disguise...?' she wonders to herself. 'After all...Athalorn's wolf reacted to SOMEthing in this group of people...'
Gunther Sunday December 30th, 2007 12:02:21 AM
Hmmmm...interesting. Well, curiosity killed the kobold, not the orc, right?
Gunther heads over to where he sees the metal and glass thing and proceeds to remove it from the dead dragons next...cutting it free if need be.
Lian(AC 34, Hps 94)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] Prot f. Fire, End Ele d20+12=13 d20+22=35 Sunday December 30th, 2007 1:11:28 PM
The monk grins at KNara.
Maybe this means he can hit someone without provocation. Good.
When the kids are a good distance away, and he has cast Detect Magic, Lian walks up to the red headed man. (he will look about the group while he approaches the man. Anything exceptionally strong will be his first inquiry. Is the man radiating?) Looking him boldly in the eye, mere inches from him, Lian says. "Don't beat about the bush Knara. I smell dragon dung. Cowardous, hiding among children, but I expect nothing more from a murderer of the innocent." He keeps his ears open, not 100% convinced this is Nikolai... the red could have easily been one of those kids or even a parent. (Sense Motive, ack, nat 1 for 13... Listen 35)
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Sunday December 30th, 2007 4:08:51 PM
Hoping that his arcane sight and see invisibility will alert him to anything out of the norm, Ingrge walks along with the others toward the castle, still pondering ho it is that he gave the wand of freedom of movement too to carry as no one seems to be volunteering the information.
Posting R3eport for Monday December 31st, 2007 8:38:19 AM
Game # 1 The Emerald Dragons For the week of December 24,2007
Adm Ceil - The * mark is for the Christmas Holiday. <don't panic guys It a Holiday Mark)
Lian (AC 34+1, Hps 94)[TAC 28, FFAC 34] Prot f. Fire, End Ele Monday December 31st, 2007 1:32:19 PM
The monk stands waiting for the red heads response. He COULD just slap him and see how much damage occurs. But he'll wait for the man to act first.
Dodge vs Nikolai...erp, I mean the 'mysterious man'.
Detect Magic still active...
Something tells Lian to laugh so he begins to laugh in the mans face. (Lesser Courage)
Brother Bertram Monday December 31st, 2007 1:58:03 PM
Bertram is visibly relieved upon hearing the report about the safety of all of the children. Unless otherwise suggested he will stand guard over the children.
(ooc Back in the USA folks!)
Donna OOC Monday December 31st, 2007 4:58:07 PM
Just waiting for an official DM post
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Tuesday January 1st, 2008 12:04:25 PM
Taking his cue from Lina Falin knocks an arrow and prepares himself in case he needs to fire quickly. He also turns his gaze towards the tall red headed man.
Lian Tuesday January 1st, 2008 1:29:35 PM
"Well, pixie got your tongue there Scaley? Can't say anything? Dazzled at all the sparkly and shiney weapons?" The monk says all this in a terribly condasending tone. He then snorts through his laughter, "Dragons!"
Donna OOC Tuesday January 1st, 2008 5:53:29 PM
Still awaiting an official DM post in order to have K'Nara react...and just which one of our esteemed Emeralds has a Mass Cure Moderate Wounds wand? I honestly don't even remember we had one...
Olana Tuesday January 1st, 2008 10:41:25 PM
Olana stops in her tracks after noting some of her companions' reaction to one of the citizens. What was all this, she wonders?
Olana nocks an arrow also.
((Olana has a party Cure Mod wand. It isn't Mass, tho'.))
DM Jan Tuesday January 1st, 2008 11:22:15 PM
Over by the dead dragon, Gunther manages to extract the metal object. In order to hold it, he needs to grip it with both hands. It's quite heavy and has magical runes carved all over it. Milo wanders over, curious.
Over by the tree, the great ancient asks Athalorn for water. The dire wolf stands alongside her companion.
If Bert has followed the children and come back around the front, he'll see the kiddies running to find their parents. Some of them seem to be reunited already.
At the front entrance to the palace, K'Nara, Lian, Ingrge, Falin, and Olana face the group of citizens who's followed them. There are eight of them, seven of whom back off a little bit as Lian approaches. They also look at Falin and Olana warily. The man with the red hair isn't impressed, however.
"My name is êðàñíûé (pronounced Krasnaya)," he says evenly to K'nara. "Originally, I hail from the Plateaus, but it's part of my job to travel and investigate." he gestures toward a small red, three-tined pin on the lapel of his shirt. There are letters carved into it - WLA. "I've been in this area for a few weeks now. I've stayed so I can help these people," he glances back at the dead dragon, "against these dragons' tyrannical ways. I have to admit we're rather glad you showed up. i don't supposed you'd be going after Parnoth next?"
"Are you feeling all right?" he asks Lian, looking him right in the eye. The man looks like he can handle himself.
All detect magics indicate something inside the palace, and a whopping great signal coming from the item Gunther now has in his hands. Nothing of any note on or around the red-haired man.))
((OOC - okay folks, I'm back on my normal posting schedule. Thanks for bearing with me over Christmas.))
((OOC - I'm also going to have to write Milo out temporarily. As you know his player Chris is part of the WotC team, and they've got 4th Edn to bring out, so he'll be busy.))
CDM Jerry Voting Begins Now!! Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 3:42:21 AM
2008 WOLDIAN PRIMARY BEGINS NOW!
Here is the ballot: Please complete, copy, and post your vote in Lynn's Café Message Board on the site.
Please avoid any "additions" to the vote if possible. Yes, we know you're an individual.
You need to vote by Monday January 7th or you may be assigned to a game.
I'll post my vote after this one as an example.
If you have a question about voting, not a comment or discussion, post your question.
Take all comments and discussion about the votes to the Loot 'N Booty board please.
Jerry
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
Character Name(s):
Current Character Game(s):
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Place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote:
--I wish to play in a Challenge Game.
--I wish to play in a Career Game.
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If you voted for a Career Game, please place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote:
--I wish to continue playing in my CURRENT game.
--I wish to play in a brand new Career game.
--I wish to play in a different Career game. (I want to join __________. Fill in the name of the game you wish to join.)
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If you voted for a Challenge Game, please place an X BEFORE your single choice of vote.
--I wish to play in The Great Dwarven Adamantite Rush Challenge Game. [DM to be decided. May be Jerry(me)]
--I wish to play in The Uncharted Lands Challenge Game to be DMed by Bob and Carla. --I wish to play in the HELL ON WOLD (Earth)!!!! Challenge Game to be DMed by Jim Frick. (note that there may be other Challenge Games offered, but as these were the first to have an approved advertisement, I'm offering these to be filled first.)
Athalorn Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 12:33:06 PM
The druid, still in human form, quickly casts Create Water, drenching the branches of the Ancient Tree. He casts again, water dripping down the thick bark and branches. Out of the corner of his eye he watches the rest of the Dragons deal with the crowd, and with the corpse, and with the children.
The wolf stands near the druid.
ooc: sorry for my absence over Christmas and new year. Back to the grind now, so I should be back to regular posting.
Lian Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 2:37:46 PM
The hand's expression softens. He smiles, not at all abashed by his judgement. "Well my good man, we can't be too careful in these trying times, please forgive my ignorrance." He extends a hand to êðàñíûé. "Please, one question, just to be sure." He turns to a citizen. "Has this man been helping against the dragons."
(Can Lian Sense any emotion, anything, from êðàñíûé? Anger? Sadness? Fear? Happiness at the dragon's demise?)
Still concentrating, he keeps his Detect Magic active, focusing its powers on the most powerful aura in the area, likely Gunther's object.
(Curious, why weren't we placed as a Challenge game for our last two years before retirement?)
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 6:26:02 PM
Seeing that the human maleis going to be well taken care of Falin proceeds over to the colar that Gunther has found. "If I were a betting man I would give two guesses. Either it is some type of mind control or it is a warning system for whomever put it there letting them know what is going on with her. And if that is the case they are probably wondering why she is dead." He says the last with a bit of a smile.
"If we are setting up an ambush I feel I would be best used in one of the towers so I can either fire from above or see them coming."
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire; Courage) Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 6:36:09 PM
The chestnut-maned woman blinks at the red-headed man with the WLA pin on his chest and the shovel in his hands.
"You'll forgive my...surprise, Krasnaya," K'Nara says, "But just how did you think you were going to help people out against three huge, ancient dragons...were you planning to spade the drakes away?"
OOC: why is it that this guy reminds me of The Shoveler from "Mystery Men"? LOL
K'Nara, of course, has no magesense nor a Detect Magic spell in force, and thus cannot know about any object that is radiating any arcane aura or signal until somebody who does detect it says something out loud.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 10:23:54 PM
Umm, K'nara, There seems to be something magical emanating from within the palace. (Any sense of the type of magic?) She probably sent off a signal to her brother and possibly Parnoth, so we probabaly can expect company some time soon.
Gunther Thursday January 3rd, 2008 12:34:17 AM
The warrior grins from ear to ear, thrilled with his new trinket.
"Hey guys, look vat I..."
Gunther's face falls at Falin's comments. "I ere...uhhh... Does dat mean anoder dragon vill be coming?" he asks his hands begin to shake slightly.
Olana d20+15=29 Thursday January 3rd, 2008 1:00:42 AM
Olana lowers her bow, but is slow about it. Right now she doesn't really trust anyone outside her own group. It was just to dangerous.
She backs up a little and keeps her eye on the skies.
Spot DC 29
DM Jan Thursday January 3rd, 2008 1:40:50 AM
((A note on Gunther's find, and my bad - I should have put this in my last post - it's an eicosahedron, a twenty sided round object, heavy, dense, metal, maybe 40lbs in weight but only 9" in diameter. Each of the twenty sides are covered in runes.))
Over by the tree, water pools then soaks into the ground surrounding the trunk, and after a few moment, the druid can see tiny green leaves beginning to sprout on some of the charred branches. The tree appears to be breathing almost, gathering strength.
Over by the rest of the group, Lian shakes the man's hand. Just gut instinct - there is no sense of anger at Lian's earlier accusations, no fear. No emotion really, at all. When asked, another citizen says "Er, yeah, I suppose, yes. He told us not to be afraid." The man glances at Krasnaya then says no more.
Krasnaya replies to K'Nara, "Well, I think we'd got to the point where we knew we couldn't anything by ourselves. Maybe the next stage would have been to come and see you." He smiles.
No sign of anything in the skies. Yet.
Magics emanating from the palace indicate some kind of mid-level protections that Ingrge would expect of a place like this.
Gunther's object? It's a mixture of summoning and holding magic. Very strong. Very high level. Strong enough for even Gunther, Milo and Falin to feel a slight tingle from it. It might need further study.
The ex-mop guards appear from around the corner. They're accompanied by the still gruntled chef who seems determined to get some answers. "What's going on?" he bellows, cleaver still in hand. Then he catches sight of the dead dragon. The sight seems to knock some of the wind out of him.
((You know, I'd forgotten about the Challege game issue. I'll mention it again to Jerry.))
Athalorn Thursday January 3rd, 2008 4:50:32 AM
Athalorn watches with delight the strength return to the Ancient Tree. He continues speaking with the spirit when he feels it is ready to do so. "Great Spirit of the Culver, can we aid you in any other way? What is the purpose of you leaving the great forest?"
Lian Thursday January 3rd, 2008 9:33:10 AM
The elf raises a quizical eyebrow. Looking from the citizen back to their 'savior', Lian asks, "So, Krasnaya was it? why is it that this fine..." He points to the citizen, "...person seems almost afraid to speak in your presence? You have SOME sort of hold here, even if you aren't a dragon playing human. You show very little emotion in the fact that we have rid you of a third of your problems. No gratitude. I mean to say, most people who have been dealing with a bad situation for awhile generally give even a small thanks when it is cleared up."
Lian then calls the Mop guards to the group. "Have any of you ever seen this man before? He calls himself Krasnaya."
"Krasnaya... that means Red Star or something, up north doesn't it?"
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Thursday January 3rd, 2008 2:17:35 PM
Falin shakes of the feeling of power from the device off the neck of the dead dragon.
"We need to make ready for the coming attack. I hate to nag, but I am going to head in and look for a good spot to fire from. We should have the guards and the elves begin to evacuate people from around the palace. We may not get all of them out, but we can move some of them."
He looks around for a moment. "Maybe if there is another tall building around here we could catch them in a crossfire."
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d20+8=12 Thursday January 3rd, 2008 5:53:45 PM
The blade singer eyes Krasnaya, then nods to the chef.
"I'm afraid you're going to have to edit the figurines on the wedding cake." she tells him. "The bride's late...as in she is now the late Enuril." She turns to the other Emerald Dragons.
"If we have the time, I want anyone who needs it healed up using the wands if possible." K'Nara says. "We also need to track down where Nikolai is...and Parnoth, too, I suppose, but it's Nikolai that I want first." She spies Gunther with the...very odd object in his hands.
"What in the Wold is that, Ingrge..?" K'Nara asks of the elven weapon mage, not knowing exactly what to make of the item. She furrows her brow, wondering if she can draw on Bardic Knowledge to even guess at what it is or its purpose...(OOC: made a Bard Knowledge check with a total of 12 as the result.)
Brother Bertram Thursday January 3rd, 2008 7:00:05 PM
Once Bertram is sure of the children's safety he joins the others.
Lian Thursday January 3rd, 2008 7:39:01 PM
Still looking at the man, he addresses Knara. "When I glanced, it was powerful. Doesn't feel right."
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+23=36 Thursday January 3rd, 2008 8:30:53 PM
Taking a closer look at Gunther's object Knowledge arcana DC 36 - Ingrge peers closely at it looks at Gunther and quickly asks.
"Gunther, is this what was around the dragon's neck? And you touched it? And brought it near us? Are you crazy? Do you know what you have done?"
<< dramatic pause>>
Probably nothing at this point, at least you probably won't die anyway.
Without waiting for any answers he turns back to the others.
"K'nara I don't know for certain, but I would be willing t guess that this is Parnoth's second artifact that controls his hidden beasts and was what she used to set those ones on us earlier."
Feeling Gunther's eyes about to pop out of his head and thinking about causing greivious bodily harm to him, Ingrge turns back towards the big man.
Gunther, Don't do what you are thinking about doing. I am sorry, I shouldn't have done that, but it was just too hard to resist and you looked sooo serious.
Gunther Friday January 4th, 2008 12:05:32 AM
The warrior starts and beads of sweat begin to form on his forehead as he stammers. "I....you...it...die?!!" Looking on the verge of cardiac arrest, it takes the warrior a couple of seconds to register that Ingrge is only playing with him.
His face breaking out once more into a full ear to ear grin, the cat trainer burst into laughter. "Hahahah...dat vas a goot von! And to tink, Milo said you had no sense of humor!!" Feeling much better he looks over at K'nara. "Vell...do ve vat for dem to attack or do ve go on a dragon hunt?"
Olana d20+15=29 Friday January 4th, 2008 1:41:19 AM
Olana looks wide-eyed at Ingrge, then looks at the thing in Gunther's possession.
"Er... Could we use that?" she asks, while still keeping an eye on the sky.
Spot DC 29
DM Jan Friday January 4th, 2008 2:08:22 AM
In front of the palace, the branches on the ancient tree come alive, stretching and sprouting leaves. The ground immediately beneath it seems to rumble slightly, as roots push downward into the earth. It takes a slow breath, carbon dioxide in, oxygen out. "I am here to witness," it says through the rustle of newly grown leaves. "Witness justice, and the freeing of Culverwood."
Milo approaches Falin. "If we look inside the palace, there might be some clues as to where the dragons are. I can try and disable any magical traps that await us." One of the elves from the group of bowmen approaches. "What do you want us to do?"
The palace is the tallest building in town. Sat on top of a small hill, it's also the highest.
As Ingrge looks over the artifact, his experience and knowledge lead him to believe that he is indeed correct about the thing - that it IS one of the talismens. K'Nara might remember the other one when it was in the Tines hands. This one is different in shape.
Mop's guards are noncommital about Krasnaya. "We havent seen this gentleman about town, but I don't know if you've noticed - Mop was very high maintenance. We didn't have time to notice anything." They gather around Bertram, waiting orders.
"Doesn't this mean anything to you?" Krasnaya points out his WLA lapel pin to Lian. "It's a guarantee of trust." The man appears to be getting a little tetchy. The other citizen stood alongside his catches Lian's eye. He says nothing, but he firmly glances away. Twice.
So! What is the next step? Two dragons on the loose! And right now, none of them in plain sight!
Athalorn Friday January 4th, 2008 2:51:30 AM
Still speaking with the Ancient Tree while the Dragons discuss their next step, Athalorn waits for the rumble to cease before continuing. "You wish to see the death of Parnoth? Is this what the prophecy foretells? That we should kill him?"
Lian Friday January 4th, 2008 5:15:21 AM Krasnaya "Doesn't this mean anything to you?" Krasnaya points out his WLA lapel pin to Lian. In response to Krasnaya's inquiry, "Nope, nothing. I heard of a WLA member in the Taur Isles who lost their badge due to theft and near murder. Badges change hands. Signs of authority mean little to me. Respect and trust must be earned. Not simply expected."
Brother Bertram d20+8=17 Friday January 4th, 2008 6:33:47 PM
Bertram examines Krasnaya for any clues he might notice as he waits with his guard retinue to see where the battle moves next.
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Friday January 4th, 2008 9:12:06 PM
Once Ingrge has his little joke with Gunther, K'Nara blinks in disbelief.
"Ingrge," she says in a controlled voice, "I swear to the gods that I will slice your ears off myself if you're kidding me...this is Parnoth's version of that other artifact?" When the weapon mage nods, the leader of the Emerald Dragons suddenly has a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Gunther loves THIS grin, because it's clearly not a very nice one...no, this grin bodes very eeeevil things with it.
Evil being relative, of course.
"Ingrge, secure that...that...Runic Hedron, willya?" K'Nara says, pulling a name for the artifact out of the blue. "We do NOT want it to fall back into the wrong claws." K'Nara's eyes flicker to the redhead claiming to be a WLA rep.
"You're WLA?" she asks. "Fine. We need to find Nikolai the Red. And Parnoth the Green. In that order, preferably. Can you help with that?"
K'Nara is still waiting for someone to produce a wand or spell of Mass Cure Moderate Wounds...and, more importantly, USE IT.
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Friday January 4th, 2008 11:10:57 PM
Falin awaits to see what the Emeralds are going to do and what this new stranger can provide, if anything.
Gunther Friday January 4th, 2008 11:38:20 PM
Gunther outright beams as he sees K'nara's smile. Handing the itme over to Ingrge, the cat trainer activates his glove of storing. Sword in hand, the warrior nods. "Let's go restore some balance to de Vold."
Lian Saturday January 5th, 2008 10:59:55 AM
The monk looks at Knara. "Hedron? I think that was before my time. Whats this then?" He points at this so called artifact.
K'Nara (AC33; 120/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Saturday January 5th, 2008 3:06:24 PM
The blade singer shrugs at Lian's comment, but answers his question:
"Apparently this...Hedron-thing that was around the she-dragon's neck is a duplicate of that Lantern that we got for the Tines some time back...you remember, the one that pain-in-the-butt Elese took at the same time she kidnapped Milo..? Yeah...that one! This Runic Hedron is just like that Lantern!"
Lian Saturday January 5th, 2008 4:18:24 PM
"Oh, that thing." The memory of Elese floods back. "So, what is going to happen now?"
Brother Bertram 2d8(2+6)+13=21 Saturday January 5th, 2008 7:43:43 PM
While observing Krasnaya, Bertram takes a moment to murmur a quick spell, sending healing flowing through the group.
(OOC Cure Moderate Wounds 21 Healed for everyone)
Posting Report for Monday January 7th, 2008 7:54:50 AM
Game # 1 The Emeral Dragons For the week of December 31,2007
Lian Monday January 7th, 2008 11:38:51 AM
Is fully healed.
Athalorn Monday January 7th, 2008 1:29:09 PM
... watches the ancient tree, awaiting a response and eager to continue the battle.
Olana d20+15=29 Monday January 7th, 2008 2:28:14 PM
Olana approaches the palace with Milo, more to keep an eye on the entrance and anyone dashing out to surprize them, than anything else.
Spot 29
DM Jan Monday January 7th, 2008 3:41:28 PM
Bert's spell flows through the group, knitting cuts, staunching blood, paling bruises.
As for the nearby ancient tree, it takes to whispering. Its voices are now many, and are hidden amongst the leaves. "Parnoth's will should be the same as ours." "But it isn't." "But it should be." "It must be." "He won't listen." "He must!" "Or he will perish." "The forest rules, here." "The forest rules, or he dies." "Or he bends." "He won't bend." "Then he dies." "Tell him."
The tree gives out a sigh that resonates in the ground beneath everyone's feet. And for a moment, it feels as though that sigh is answered and amplified by the distant line of trees to the north.
The Dragons appear to have a significant find on their hands. It's implications are obvious to those who have lived under Parnoth's awful threat, should any harm come to him.
As for Krasnaya, no one seems to be able to ruffle his 'cool'. He does appear to hold a superior attitude, which could mean anything. "If you're looking for dragons," he says evenly. "I'm guessing that Parnoth is in his lair, up the hill there."
No sounds coming from the palace, as yet.
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Monday January 7th, 2008 3:53:37 PM
"Parnoth in his lair. Thanks." K'Nara snorts, turning from the WLA rep and looking to the personnel that just escaped from the palace. "Before we...present ourselves to Parnoth to break the bad news about his bride to him, is there anyone here who's seen Nikolai, knows where that red dragon is, or--at least--tell us what he's looking like these days..?" K'Nara can only recall how the drake looked in dragon form and has no idea how Nikolai looks in humanoid form.
Athalorn Monday January 7th, 2008 4:24:55 PM
"Many thanks, Great Spirit. We will speak with the Dragon and speak the message." Athalorn turns to his gathered companions, and relays the conversation he has just had with the tree. "To Parnoth now? Or shall we search for the Red, Nikolai, whose head we must also take?"
Brother Bertram Monday January 7th, 2008 4:35:15 PM
Bertram asks one of the other guards if they know anything at all about the strange man before them while he waits for orders.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Monday January 7th, 2008 9:37:09 PM
Ingrge takes control of the artifact and temporarily places it in an easily accesible part of his haversack and then listens to Krasnaya for a moment as he speaks of where Parnoth may be.
Now just wait a minute, last time I heard which was last night, Parnoth was out of the country so to speak and not in residence. How do you know that his high and mightiness is in his abode?
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Tuesday January 8th, 2008 3:54:04 AM
"Whatever we are going to do we are going to need time to do it. We need to make a decision becasue I just get a little twitchy sitting out in the open here." Falin keeps looking to the sky for any possible trouble.
Lian Tuesday January 8th, 2008 9:31:58 AM
Stands ready to prepare further spells or scrolls.
Gunther d20+3=21 Tuesday January 8th, 2008 1:20:43 PM
The warrior casts about, looking for signs of the red Nikolai. "C'mon...c'mon..." he's itching to even up the score with the overgrown lizard. (Spot=21)
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Tuesday January 8th, 2008 6:31:26 PM
"I know exactly what you mean, Falin." K'Nara agreed with the archer's sentiments then looked to Ingrge again. "The palace is closer...and there's that alarm signal coming from there, right? Shall we take a peek to make sure that Nikolai isn't hiding there somewhere? Then we can go on to check the Green's lair."
Brother Bertram Tuesday January 8th, 2008 7:43:48 PM
Bertram looks over the fellow one more time then comes to a decision. Turning to his men, he motions at the blustering fellow. "Arrest him until we have time to sort out who he is." Bertram pulls out his axe and approaches with his new regiment.
Olana Tuesday January 8th, 2008 8:09:28 PM
Olana heads up the palace steps and waits for Milo to give the all clear.
DM Jan Tuesday January 8th, 2008 8:17:24 PM A thick tail covered in green scales sweeps over a pile of gold coins, causing them to scatter and shift like a wave amongst the treasure pile. Even here, tiny twists of growth, roots pushing down through the rock, hang from the ceiling as the might of Culverwood keeps pushing, pushing, pushing. It was a conspiracy, of course. They were all together - the adventurers, the red dragons, the forest, even Mop had deserted him. Did not one of them understand? Not one? Of course they didn't. Massive talons splay out and then curl into a solid, heavy fist. Time to play. Coins formerly embedded in scales clatter noisily onto the pile and displaced air conjurs a breeze through the cavern. In place of a dragon, a well dressed man is now stood - middle aged, broad-chested and tall, with glittering green eyes and a full head of sandy red hair. Pale features bear signs of a brewing inner storm. A slight twist of the fingers, and he is gone.
"It was just a guess," Krasnaya says to Ingrge. No one seems to know the wearabouts of Nikoli, or what he looks like. If suspicions are correct, the dragon has been clever about it; if they're incorrect, a potential ally is being given one heck of an attitude.
Milo's practiced eye senses a trap just inside the palace entrance way. But before he can do anything about it, there is a sound - a deafening bellow of outrage from within. There is someone inside who doesn't seemed too pleased. It is loud enough for everyone else to hear.
"Er, what now?" he asks the others.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 14 HP 93/93 Wednesday January 9th, 2008 1:54:20 AM
At the sound of the angered bellow from within the bowels of the palace, Athalorn shouts a word of command at the wolf, "Hide!" then quickly begins running toward the palace. As he moves, his limbs change and his body twists once more; golden feathers appear in place of clothing. He is once more an eagle, and his run becomes a graceful dance through the sky. He flies as quickly as he can to perch again on the edge of the palace, looking down on the others below.
Active Effects Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 10/13 Bolts
Falin AC 23 HP 70 d20+19=24 Wednesday January 9th, 2008 6:38:13 AM
Falin, hearing the bellow and seeing Athalorn leap into the air, moves into action. He draws an arrow and knocks it. He scans the skies and watches their surroundings for any signs of a dragon.
Spot 24
Lian Wednesday January 9th, 2008 5:17:41 PM
The monk is right behind Milo, about ten paces. He casts another Detect Magic and scans the area around the gate/portcullis/doors. He is with 20 feet of Milo's position.
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Wednesday January 9th, 2008 5:55:37 PM
K'Nara immediately begins to strive towards the palace.
"We need to see if Nikolai is in there...or what that magic signal is about. Let's get going."
Brother Bertram Wednesday January 9th, 2008 7:22:52 PM
Bertram carries through with his intent to arrest Krasnaya unless stopped by another member of the team. He will then await orders.
K'Nara (again) Wednesday January 9th, 2008 8:28:59 PM
The leader of the Emerald Talons shakes her head at the dwarven cleric.
"No time for that, Brother Bertram," K'Nara says, "Besides, we don't have the authority to arrest anyone...we need to locate Nikolai...and wherever Parnoth's gone."
Gunther d20+3=12 Wednesday January 9th, 2008 11:06:17 PM
Nodding, the warrior takes up a rear position for the group, constantly scanning the skies. (Spot=12)
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Wednesday January 9th, 2008 11:17:35 PM
Hmm, from the sound of that bellow from inside the palace, I'd say "HE'S BAAAACK."
Krasnaya, why don't you round up those town folk and the guards here and go find somewhere safe to protect them a good ways away from here. We will send someone to let you all know when it is safe to come out and from the sounds of things NOW would be a good time to do it.
Olana d20+15=16 d20+15=25 Thursday January 10th, 2008 12:27:31 AM
Olana moves parallel to Lian, gives him a slight nod, and keeps her eyes and ears focussed on what lies ahead.
Spot 16 (geeee....) listen 25
DM Jan Thursday January 10th, 2008 1:15:37 AM
There is a moment, as Bert and the guards approach Krasnaya, when there is a distinct possibility of things going sour right outside the palace door. The man's eyes narrow. His nostrils flare. That moment is averted as K'Nara tells Bert to hold off. The man's eyes linger on Bert's axe for a moment, then shift toward Ingrge. He nods. "I'll do that," he tells the scarred elven wizard, his voice even and unruffled, and he backs off. The other citizens are eager to follow him, the bellow coming from the interior of the palace having put paid to any previous bravado on their part.
With Kras and the local folk retreating, in front of the palace are K'Nara, Gunther, Falin, Bert and Ingrge, the ex-mop guards, the palace chef and his assistant, and the elven archers. And a dead red dragon. Athalorn has a good view from up top, can can see them approach the entrance.
Just inside, Milo approaches an inner archway. He signals back to Lian, and Lian's detect magic reveals a border of runes going right up the side and across the archway - some kind of incendiary magic.
However - the magic appears to wink off abruptly, as if blown out like a candle. There are footsteps, and from around a corner in the interior, a tall, impressively built man appears. Parnoth's current human face appears quite thunderous. And an odd thing - he is carrying a charred human skull in each hand.
He looks at Milo. He looks at Lian. He looks at Olana. He looks beyond at the others approaching. He then hurls one of the skulls forward. The object flies past Olana, Lian and Milo like a rocket, and lands on the steps, right at K'Nara's feet.
"Who did that?" Parnoth bellows angrily. "Who??"
The palace chef drops his cleaver. He and his assistant share a glance. "So that's why the town elders didn't want breakfast," says the chef in a small voice.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 19 HP 93/93 Thursday January 10th, 2008 1:46:37 AM
Athalorn watches the discussion with Parnoth below, taking the opportunity to bolster his magic defences. Cast Barkskin
Active Effects Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 10/13 Bolts Barkskin +5 AC
Lian (End Ele) Thursday January 10th, 2008 11:37:49 AM
Almost ignoring the man Parnoth at first, the elf looks around at the now dead runes and says plainly, "I smell Ol' Lizardlips. Where is he?" Comprehension begins to crease the brow as he turns to the man, one eyebrow raises. "Oh."
Falin AC 23 HP 70 Thursday January 10th, 2008 11:56:57 AM
Falin tracks his bow around onto Parnoth as he walks from the palace entryway. Falin does not flinch as the skull comes tumbling out of the palace.
"Looks like they were roasted by someone who could breathe flames. Although you might want to ask an expert... Oh, you can't since she is no longer on talking terms with the living." Falin says to the man without taking his eyes off of him.
Brother Bertram Thursday January 10th, 2008 3:30:02 PM
Bertram shrugs and nods to the men to back off at K'nara's request. He however orders them ready and to spread out as they next turn of events appear about to unfold.
(OOC ordering them farther apart making them a harder target for one breath weapon)
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Thursday January 10th, 2008 5:47:39 PM
One of K'Nara's eyebrows elevates as she looks to the skull and then to the person who threw it.
"Don't look at me..." she drawls, "...when I burn something it's from the inside out..." To illustrate her point, the blade singer jabs Lucia forward in demonstration, twisting the sword slightly in the air, "...and this poor fellow seems to have been roasted from the outside in. However...speaking of roastmasters...have you seen Nikolai? I have...a bone to pick with him."
OOC: isn't Parnoth's right hand/limb still technically gone or missing? In human form he had in its place a golden "hook" that was shaped to look like a roaring dragon.
Lian Thursday January 10th, 2008 5:52:10 PM
The monk pipes up. "You ain't seen nothing yet, my king." The elf smirks.
Olana Thursday January 10th, 2008 9:41:34 PM
Not particulary wanting to anger the dragon in such a close confined space, Olana steps aside and merely bows. As far as she's concerned this wasn't the best place to be right now.
Gunther (AC33, HP118/118) Pro. from Fire 120/120, Barkskin +3, Enlarge Person Friday January 11th, 2008 12:02:37 AM
Dropping into a low stance the warrior begins to slink around to the other side of Parnoth....ready for flanking should the green decide to attack. Slowly....slowly....don't tip your hand...
DM Jan Friday January 11th, 2008 1:24:08 AM
Parnoth gives Olana, Lian and Milo a cold look as he walks past, head tilting occasionally toward those who speak. And he doesn't have anything warmer for those outside, either.
His eyes flip casually toward the roof of the palace, taking in the eagle, and he comes to stand alongside K'nara and Ingrge, looking out past the ancient tree, the fountain and toward the dead dragon. "Hmmm," he says, the other toasted skull still tucked under one arm, his clawed hand tucked close to his torso.
Bert notes that the guards have spread out as instructed, but they're starting to back up warily and are glancing uneasily at one another. The chef and his assistant look about to have a heart attack on the spot. The elves are quickly dashing toward and behind Falin, their eyes a mixture of hatred and horror. Athalorn can see the dire wolf has dashed north and is currently stood sheltered in the shadow of one of the buildings where she can still see what's happening.
The is no fear in this man stood in their midst. Gunther recognises the same attitude he saw in Borden. If there were any uncertainty, any hesitation, any fear, any doubt about what he was, who he was - it was all wiped clean and clear. Of course right now he looks like some tough, son of a tarrasque human, a leige lord with a very expensive arm appendage, firmly in charge of his domain. To anyone who hasn't seen him before, there is no inkling of his true form.
"Nikolai?" he says eventually, his tone almost polite. Under the circumstances, he seems to be taking things awfully well. He sniffs the air and smiles. "That's funny. You know, you asking where he is, and me being able to smell him." His voice hardens and he glares at the Dragon leader. "Right here, I smell his stench. It's right here. Perhaps it should be me asking all the questions, especially with all this mess on my front lawn. You all teaming up on me, K'nara? Hmmm? What did you have in mind? Or is it a surprise?"
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 19 HP 93/93 d20+25=31 Friday January 11th, 2008 1:48:45 AM
Athalorn listens to the conversation below, aware that Parnoth had seen him. The smell of the man? Perhaps that fellow with the red hair was Nicolai after all? But they had all suspected it, all of them taken a closer look? Athalorn takes to the sky, flying high over the courtyard and looking for any other suspicious characters.
Spot = 31
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d20+3=20 Friday January 11th, 2008 3:45:47 AM
"Funny? Funny?" snarls K'Nara, her hazel eyes blazing. "I'm not laughing, Parnoth--I'll be the first to admit I'd love nothing better than to personally slice you into bite-size pieces and give the stray animals of the city their first decent meal in the few hundred years or so that you've...and I use the term very loosely...'ruled' the kingdom...but...I wouldn't want to held responsible for mass poisoning.
"I'd consider myself quite justified--you've tried on two different and very memorable occasions to kill me, and I tend to take that rather personally...but you, at least, kept your murderous attentions to me alone. In that, at least, you were honorable. Nikolai, on the other hand, dared to come to the Saryd Tower--conveniently while most of my family and I were being inducted into the Dragon Consortium. He invaded our home, robbed it of our family's possessions, and--worst of all--murdered treasured members of our family." The seething leader of the group now known as the Emerald Dragons bares her teeth in rage...anger focused not on Parnoth, but on the red dragon of whom she speaks.
"And now you dare to ask me if I would ally myself with that cowardly piece of pandryl pydol??? I'm inclined to run you through for even thinking that! However..." Here the tall human blade singer suddenly smiles (as opposed to baring her teeth), "...I am in need of a favor from you--you see, being merely human, I cannot smell a red dragon, nor tell him when he's in his shapechanged form. Can you please, please, pretty please point him out so that I and my group can send him to join his brothers and sister in the Lands of Rest...assuming that a pandryl pydol such as he actually goes there?"
K'Nara adds a flutter of eyelashes with her request, in spite of the fact that her right hand clenches the hilt of the still-bloodied bastard sword as though she is seriously restraining herself from carrying out her threat of slicing and dicing the great Green Tyrant of the Emerald Kingdom.
OOC: in case it is needed, K'Nara is making a voluntary Diplomacy/Intimidate/Bluff check in an effort to make Parnoth see reason...the result is 20.)
If your PC knows Elvish, Highlight to display spoiler: { PANDRYL PYDOL is Elvish for "dragon dropping."}
Lian Friday January 11th, 2008 7:51:25 AM
"Is Nikolai here Greenie?" The monk looks around.
"We simply want to congradualate Nikolai on a coup well done. You've lost your rocker and we think Nikolai would make a better king for the kingdom. Hey, a sane king, though evil, is better than one who has lost his touch. Osto! I mean really, that dung heap? We at least have an idea where he stands, being evil that is. We thought you had your kingdom under control, but you let in this userper without a thought. So step aside and let him show himself as true ruler, Parnoth."
Yes, the monk has stepped over the line he usually avoids entirely, but things need resolving. Diplomacy is not one of Lian's strong points.
Brother Bertram Friday January 11th, 2008 1:36:33 PM
Bertram catches the signs of his men backing away uneasily. He starts to bark at them but realizes they were not here to take on Parnoth and relaxes. He turns back to the leader and whispers quietly, "You have all acted honorably, This is not your fight my friends, Go with Domi all your days. If you ever make your way back to our home know that you are welcome". He turns back fingering his axe. Not pointing it at anyone but ready if need be. He looks at Parnoth's human form with great interest.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Friday January 11th, 2008 5:48:59 PM
(OOC: Sorry about missing last night's post. My father was admitted to the hospital last night and had surgery this morning. He is in recovery now, so....)
Ingrge eyes Parnoth from his position in the back and then turning his back on him quickly casts a spell and almost immediately a 20 foot cube force cage springs up around the Red-headed Krasnaya.
Force cage - no save, no spell resistance.
Gunther Friday January 11th, 2008 11:50:09 PM
Whoa!! That guy knows how to make an entrance!
Gunther stops mid track when he hears Parnoth talking about smelling Nicolai. The Force Cage pops into existence around that Krasnaya fellow and Gunther blinks. He spins on his heels and heads in that direction...now thoroughly confused. One thing was certain, between K'nara and Ingrge, somebody will point me in the right direction.
Falin d20+19=22 d20=16 Saturday January 12th, 2008 6:47:32 AM
Now aware that Parnoth could be right and ol' tricky Nick could be close by Falin scans the area looking for clues. "I would assume we could all see him." Says Falin while he is looking. "If he smells anything like this wench here," he motions towards the dead dragon," We should have smelt him as soon as we got here." Trying to get Nick upset and tip his hand early
Spot 22 Diplomacy 16
Lian Sunday January 13th, 2008 5:13:08 PM
Lian produces the tooth he removed from the female reds head and looks at Falin. "And maybe I could return this to Good Ol' Nicky personally?! Seems his tramp of a sister went and got herself KIA."
Posting Report For Monday January 14th, 2008 9:22:46 AM
Game # 1 The Emerald Dragons For thw weekof January 17,2008
Names-----MTWTF K'Nara----XXX2X Lean------XXXXXS Gunther---OXXXX Olana-----XXOXO Inger-----XOXOX Athalorn--2XXXX Br.Bert---XXXXX Milo------OOOOO * > Chris has Missed 12 Post.
Adm Ceil - Dmjan I think that Chris is not comming Baxk. I will drop him from the line up. OK?
Jamie - Did Falin drop of the list too?
Jay B to Ceil, Chris is taking time off so he can work on the premiere for 4E. He works at WoTC.
~~Jan~~ Yep, Ceil, drop Milo from the list. Like Jay said above, he needs to concentrate on our next gen of play. Put Falin back in there. We should have an active roster of 8 players and 1 DM right now. It's looking good overall, and thanks, Ceil!
Lian Monday January 14th, 2008 12:41:42 PM
The monk fully expects that the two dragons will attack soon, but he doesn't know in which the direction the attacks will go, at the Emeralds, or at the other dragon, or citizens.
Olana d20+15=19 d20+15=17 Monday January 14th, 2008 1:21:47 PM
Olana steps back out of the palace entrance, warily following in the footsteps of Parnoth but trying to keep a safe distance, and hopes Milo is doing the same.
Her head is full of all kinds of emotions as she listens; trying oh-so-very-hard not to laugh at what Lian has said, all the while wondering whether she should bash him on the head to make him shut up. If Parnoth was nuts, then anything could set him off. And he hated elves, anyway.
The close proximity of Nikolai however, brings her more into focus.
Spot 19 Listen 17
DM Jan Monday January 14th, 2008 1:44:01 PM
Parnoth's lofty demeanor appears to suffer a little, as he stands there for a moment, blinking rapidly after the verbal exchange. Then something happens to get everyone's attention. Back along the avenue, approximately 70 ft away from the group, Krasnaya and some of the other citizens have been beating a retreat along the avenue away from the palace. ZING! A glowing force cage appears right in the midst of them, capturing Kras and two of the other citizens.
Parnoth's uncertainty disappears, and a rather awful smile appears on his face. "Invaded your home, did you say? Robbed you of your possessions? In my Kingdom?" He nods assertively, and drops the now forgotten remaining skull on the ground. "For that, and for that alone, I shall allow you to kill him. Oh, yes I will."
Athalorn has the best view. The two captured citizens in the cage are screaming in fright. Not so Krasnaya. A thin worm of green light streaks from one of his fingers, and the front side of the cage crumbles like dead leaves. the tall, read-headed man steps forth, and begins to change.
It's fast. A sharp crack of bones. A snap of huge, blood red wings.
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 19 HP 93/93 d20+13=32 Monday January 14th, 2008 2:15:20 PM
The eagle swoops down, and if able to land within 55' of the Dragon, and high atop a building, he does so. Landing within range of his spell, the eagle gestures with wings, and lets cry a screech that intimates the calling of magic.
Cast Baleful Polymorph at the Dragon, Fort save vs DC 22, Beats Spell Resistance 32.
Active Effects Stoneskin DR 10/Ad 130/130 Call Lightning Storm 10/13 Bolts Barkskin +5 AC
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) Monday January 14th, 2008 2:54:24 PM
K'Nara doesn't have the time to congratulate herself on her accurate instincts about the redheaded Krasnaya's true form--she immediately reaches into her belt pouch and pulls out the glass bottle of Sovereign Glue.
"Hello, my name is K'Nara Illutu..." she says as she narrows her eyes at the revealed drake, "...you might remember me..? I'm the human your brother choked to death on! I'm the human whose family you killed! I'm one of the Emerald Dragons who are about to stomp you into primordial paste, you cowardly little pydol!!!" This last part is roared by the clearly-livid blade singer...then she casts Silence on the Sovereign Glue in her hand.
Falin (Awesome Form) AC 23 HP 70 d20+37=47 d8+7=12 2d6(4+6)=10 d20+31=41 d8+8=13 d20+26=46 d20+26=42 d8+8=16 d20+37=53 d8+8=13 Monday January 14th, 2008 3:06:26 PM
A smile momentarily crosses Falin's face as he sees the dragon emerge from their former prisoner. We should have just killed him for being smart with us Falin thinks to himself.
"Hey, Ol tricky Nic. Is that all you got?" Falin yells has he draws a bead on the red dragon.
First arrow is Dragon bane and the remaining are +5 arrows.
AC 47 HP 35 12 + 10(bane) + 13(dire shot(last one)) AC 41 HP 13 +5 arrow AC 48 HP 32 +5 arrow Natural 20 hit AC 42 second roll. x3 mltiplier. AC 53 HP 13 Rapid Shot +5 arrow
Lian (AC 34+1+1-2, Hps 94, End Ele,Pro Fire,haste) d20+22=42 d20+22=29 4d6(4+6+2+6)+3=21 4d6(2+5+1+2)+3=13 Monday January 14th, 2008 4:02:44 PM
(OOC: Question: Is Ingrge's Protection from Fire still up?)[Thanks Kent]
This is what the monk was waiting for. "As you wish, my king!" The elf leers at Parnoth (though he knows that this will be a short lived partnership) and rushes Kras. "I knew you were that coward Nikolai."
"For Domi! For the Kingdom!" His hands light up with emerald flames.
He debates taking the glue from Knara, but decides against it, holding his hand out for a mere moment to Knara... gluing himself to a angry dragon might be fun, but today is no the time to test the theory. Looking like a flapping gerbil glued to a wagon wheel would be embarrassing.
Movement 70ft base. Charging (if straight line). The monk strikes out with one clean decisive blow. (AC 42(threat), 29(to confirm?), for 21 (34 if crit) bane damage)[breaks DR vs evil... doesn't Blessed Weapon(Blessed Hands), give auto crits vs evil?]
Brother Bertram AC38 HP 116 Monday January 14th, 2008 4:33:00 PM
Bertram quickly says a prayer to Domi and again his size doubles as he charges to meet the creature. (OOC Righteous Might again)
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+15=34 Monday January 14th, 2008 6:20:38 PM
(ooc: Yes, Ingrge's Protection from Fire lasts for just under 2 hours.)
Smiling as he watches Nikolai do the expected and escape and change into his natural form, Ingrge times his next spell so as to catch the now towering red figure full on even as he gets ready to take flight and miss his charging compatriots.
Maximized Cone of Cold - 78x2 = 156 points damage (fire subtype doubles damage): SR 34, Reflex save DC 28 for 39
Gunther (AC33, HP118/118) Pro. from Fire 120/120, Fly) Monday January 14th, 2008 10:40:45 PM
Grinning, the warrior activates his Celestial armor and flies toward the newly emerged dragon. Although he knows he can't cut into the red just quite yet, he's pretty sure he can at least draw a good deal of the dragon's attention.
OOC: Jan, I don't **think** Nickolai can cast a spell and walk out of the cage and then change forms in one round. Not positive, but I think that's too many actions for a round.
~~Jan~~ Rounds start now. If I were counting before, we'd all be chasing one anothers tails for a week, getting into position.
I'm cool with that. :)---Nellie
Lian d20+23=24 d20+23=30 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 11:36:42 AM
The monk stands infront of the red waiting for the inevitable.
(Reflex for Ingrge's Cone just in case, failed with a 1, Hero point just in case, saved with 30)
(OOC: Just a note, Woldipedia isn't working for Emeralds... I used both Firefox and Netscape 7+)
Olana Tuesday January 15th, 2008 3:41:51 PM
Olana dashes forward, hoping to get partial cover from the fountain, and get into a position to fire.
DM Jan d20+28=30 d20+19=27 20d10(7+5+5+6+8+3+5+8+9+5+7+6+3+4+3+9+9+5+7+10)=124 d4=3 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 4:42:04 PM
((Okay folks - combat, so we'd better start counting off, crossing our i's and dotting our t's and wotnot ;) I'll try and get a map in here later today - if not, certainly by tomorrow morning.))
A huge red dragon now stands in the middle of the avenue before the palace. Dragon AC 40
Lian is a blur, dashing up to the fully formed Nikoli and giving him a sharp punch in the gut, while Athalorn attempts to bring the dragon down to size in an altogether different manner. The airborne druid's spell rolls off the massive beast's hide, but Ingrge's follow up is successful, and the beast takes the full brunt of the cold spell. Falin's arrows also hammer home.
With an angry scream, blistering hot flame shoots forth from the dragon's maw in a 60 ft cone. It hits all those who have moved forward from their original position, or had to be 60ft or within to hurl their spells - Bert Gunther Athalorn Olana Ingrge Falin The Ancient tree, 7 elves and 6 of the guards, also get it. Damage 124 Reflex DC 36 for half Remember your Fire prot.
There is a sickening smell of burning flesh.
Milo, K'nara and Parnoth are still 10ft out of range.
Lian misses it by virtue of being right up alongside the dragon. However Lian was in the path of Ingrge's Cone of Cold and needs to make the necessary saves and evasive moves to prevent taking the full 78 HPs damage. (Reflex dc 28?)
Parnoth gives a low rumble as the air becomes so abruptly dry it seems to strip a layer of moisture off the skin. he looks at the ancient tree that has now burst into flames once more. "This is what you get when you play with dragons," he tells it. Then he starts walking south.
The water in the fountain is now boiling, and scalding steam is rising from within it.
Edit: This is probably the worst map ever made, sorry folks: Map
Lian (AC 34+1+1, Hps 94/94, End Ele,Pro Fire,haste) d20+19=36 d20+19=31 d20+19=21 d20+19=32 d20+14=27 4d6(5+4+1+1)+3=14 4d6(6+2+1+2)+3=14 4d6(4+6+3+3)+3=19 4d6(2+3+5+2)+3=15 4d6(4+3+4+6)+3=20 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 5:07:41 PM
The monk has work to do. His flurries are filled with true hate for this dragon. "And you killed Merlot. You will pay with my last breath." Then his laughter fills the air (Lesser Courage).
Hits AC 36, 31, 21, 32 and 27, for 14, 14, 19, 15 and 20 bane damage... still breaks evil DR :)
(Was it me, or was Parnoth briefly on our side while the force barrier was on Kras? When he said 'I'll allow you to kill him.')
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+16=36 d20+16=30 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 5:55:00 PM
Ingrge steps to the side and evades all of Nikolai's fiery breath (save (nat 20) and ring of evasion. Looking up at the red beast Ingrge politely sticks his tongue out at him and sends yet another maximized cone of cold streaking toward him.
Falin Highlight to display spoiler: { suddenly Falin hears a call from Ingrge through the communication ring. "Falin this might be a good time to use that green dragon slaying arrow I gave you while Parnoth is watching the rest of us deal with Nikolai."}
Maximized Cone of Cold - 78x2 = 156 points damage (fire subtype doubles damage): SR 30, Reflex save DC 28 for 39
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d20=20 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 6:53:53 PM
K'Nara hurls her bottle of Sovereign Glue at the head of the red dragon...
OOC: I simply rolled without looking on my sheet for the particulars...however, I do need to be sure that K'Nara was in sufficient range to toss the bottle in the first place, so I hope that the map will confirm she could do that. I'd hate to think that I'd just wasted a natural 20. (whimper) ;D)
Brother Bertram AC 38 HP 116 d20+17=37 d20+17=18 d20+17=23 d10+12=19 2d6(4+1)=5 2d6(5+3)=8 d10+12=20 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 8:24:11 PM
Bertram flinches as the fire engulfs but realizes that Domi's protection has absorbed it. He closes with the Red and swings his axe twice, wanting revenge for all of the pain and suffering the foul beast has caused. The first hit strikes into the dragons belly. Bertram immediately follows up with another much less effective swing.
(OOC First Hit was a Critical Hit AC37 but follow up roll was an 18. Damage 19, 26 if He is chaotic. Second hit was against AC 23 Damage 20, 28 if Chaotic)
Falin AC 23 HP 70 d20+37=52 d8+7=10 d20+33=52 d20+33=50 d8+8=16 d20+28=42 d8+8=15 Tuesday January 15th, 2008 10:57:10 PM
Following Ingrges lead Falin pulls a slaying arrow from his quiver and knocks it. In one swift motion Falin turns and drops to a knee for better accuracy. He draws back the line taught and fires at Parnoth in human form.
AC 52 HP 10 Fort save DC 20 or Die Slaying arrow AC 52 HP 16 (crit 32) +5 arrow possible crit 2nd roll AC roll of 50 AC 42 HP 15
Recap 41 HP if not crit. If 2nd shot is crit then 57 HP
Athalorn (Eagle Form) AC 19 HP -31/93 d20+8=9 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 1:51:52 AM OOC: Before i post, am I correct in thinking that Athalorn did not receive the protection from fire spell? I think I had scouted ahead and missed the benefits. Assuming this is indeed the case, following post stands...
The eagle has overstepped its mark, and risked too much in landing close to the Dragon. With no hope of evading the spell, the druids avian body is engulfed in flame, charred beyond recognition.
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The large wolf watches his companions death from nearby. It lets out a howl, louder than has been heard thus far from the beast. Only its terror at the sight of the red dragon prevents it from charging the beast.
~~ Jan~~ I'll scroll up and check.
Gunther (AC34 vs. Nickolia (Dodge), HP114/118) Pro. from Fire 0/120, Fly) d20+8=16 d20+21=31 d20+21=22 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 9:49:57 AM
Too late the warrior sees the wall of flame engulf him (Refl.=16). If it hadn't been for his spell he'd be dead...but no time to trifle over little details like that...there's a large mad red dragon to kill right now!
Flying up the cat trainer hovers over the creature's back and takes a mighty swing. Though the strike is on target, his sword bounces harmlessly off the monster's thick hide (AC31...hero point 22 wiff on both accounts).
Lian Wednesday January 16th, 2008 2:54:37 PM
The monk waits for pain.
Olana braces herself, shutting her eyes. She feels the heat but also the protection spell kicking in, absorbing the onslaught. She wouldn't survive another one like that. She starts firing at Nikoli. A big target, but her shots are obviously off because of the steam from the fountain. or maybe the dragon's hide was just too tough.
DM Jan d20+19=34 d20+44=55 d20+44=54 d20+44=59 2d6(4+4)+7=15 2d8(4+7)+7=18 2d8(7+3)+7=17 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 5:22:42 PM
He'd had his back partially turned as he was striding away. After all, no sense in enduring that red's foul breath any more than he had to. Let them all kill one another. Perfect. Those who didn't die, he'd finish off. He could enlist a new group of adventurers, yes, and hone and fashion them personally to his way of thinking. And let that ancient tree burn, too. A sharp lesson to Culverwood and its fanciful notions that it was the power here. Hah! Here, he held the reins of the power! He was finding strength in this, amidst the fire and the chaos and the battle. Now his mind was perfectly clear, and it was time for a fresh start. Oh, this was indeed a day of reckoning, a day when all doubts would be washed aside. A day when -
A sharp, sudden pain splits his thoughts, and sends them skittering off on another track, his bold aspirations now curled up into a whisper laced with dread. Ah, those elves. Why did he despise them so much? Because he knew, didn't he. He knew all this time, through all these passing centuries, that they would be his undoing. He feels a slight, blossoming sensation in his lower back, something malevolent, turning sour and trying to get a grip. It fails. It fails as he knew it would, and he smiles. He turns, pure instinct giving him the direction of his assailant. Oh, little elf, I shall pin you with a claw, I shall slowly pull off your arms and legs, one by one, then disembowel you and hang you screaming from the palace wall. And I shall do the same to the others, and from there you will all see the forest burn. All of it. I will tolerate no more.
In the midst of the battle against Nikoli, Falin's bow has been aimed elsewhere and the first two arrows hit their mark. Parnoth stops in midstride. He turns. There is a smile on his face, and awful, terrible smile. Still in human form, he takes a step toward the elven bowman.
Then he stops. And abruptly drops to his knees.
A short distance away, the flames coursing through the branches of the ancient tree change colour, becoming green.
Meanwhile!
Poor Athalorn's remains fall lightly to the ground accompanied by a wisp of black smoke. In the midst of death agony, the druid feels himself pulled sharply downward toward the ground, enabling him to see his own tiny corpse drop toward him, before everything turns black.
Lian does his best to keep pummeling Nikoli's hide, while Ingrge hurls another devastating cone of cold at the ice-vulnerable beast. ((Saved for half dam.)) Olana fires, and both Bert and Gunther give it their all, and along with Lian discover the creature has one heck of a tough hide. The only significant threat right now appear to be Ingrge's spells and Falin's arrows.
K'Nara assesses the distances and reckons that in order to be accurate, she needs to be closer. ((Donna, thats a thrown 70' called shot. Use that last round to get your distance, unless K'Nara can throw 70' in any case.))
Distracted by what is happening with Parnoth, Milo sets off in the direction of old greenie, daggers at the ready.
Nikoli brings up a bony arm of a wing and sweeps it rapidly toward Gunther. Hits AC 55 for 15 dam
The dragon then does it's level best to stomp on those harrying it at ground level, namely Lian and Bertram. Hits Lian Ac 54 for 17 Dam Hits Bert AC 59 for 17 Dam
From his position, Gunther can see enormous muscles flexing and bunching across the dragon's back. It's getting ready for take off. So it can gain some advantage, so it can use that breath weapon again.
Falin AC 23 HP 66 Protection from Fire 0/120 d20+35=53 d20+35=45 d8+7=12 d20+30=47 d8+7=9 d20+26=42 d8+7=9 d20+21=33 d8+7=15 d20+14=26 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 5:49:29 PM
A smile creeps across his face as he sees Parnoth go down on his knees. His heartbeat quickens. Seeing him go down gives him hope at a free Emerald forest. Falin, seeing the opportunity and that Milo is moving towards Parnoth splits his attacks between the two. He turns and fires his first two at Nikoli and first his last two at Parnoth.
Rapid Shot AC 53 crit roll 45 HP 12 if crit 22 Greater Red Dragon Slaying arrow fort save DC 22 AC 47 HP 9 Greater Red Dragon Slaying arrow fort save DC 22 AC 42 HP 9 +5 arrow at Parnoth AC 33 HP 15 +5 arrow at Parnoth
I am going to have to get some new arrows after this one Falin thinks to himself.
Jan - I guess I missed some of your last post. I missed my reflex save vs the dragon fire. I have placed the new damage and HP's in this post.
Lian (AC 34+1+1, Hps 77/94, End Ele,Pro Fire,haste) d20+19=37 d20+19=34 d20+19=32 d20+19=39 d20+19=20 d20+14=17 4d6(4+3+6+4)+3=20 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 6:09:37 PM
Unsure of Parnoth's plans and willing to bet that he'd be in the fight sooner or later, Lian continues his assault.
He flurries away, if for nothing else, to create distance from Ingrge and Falin. He attempts to step (5ft) to get into a flank with Bert. [attacks don't include flank] (One hit with 39(threat), not confirmed, damage 20)
[Dodge Kras] [Activates Blessed Hands] [Activates Boots of Speed] round 3 (how many where used in last fight?) [Stunning Fist 4 used] [Lesser Courage... saves vs fear] [-1 Hero point]
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 d20+17=35 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 6:47:44 PM
Not exactly sure what he was seeing out of the corner of his eye with Parnoth, Ingrge continues to focus on the Red and thinks of what he should try next and readies his wand yet again drawing it in preparation of adding its power to his spell and pointing his fingers at Nikolai drops a small rock and a pich of dust to the ground. Almost immediately a thin pale green ray streaks from the end of Ingrge's finger to the body of the Red Beast.
Maximize Disintegrate: 156 points damage - SR 35; Fort DC 28 for 30 points
DM Jan ((OOC Ooopsie)) Wednesday January 16th, 2008 6:48:30 PM
I forgot to mention the cone of cold spell. Gunther, Lian and Bert would likely have been in range.
Maximized Cone of Cold - 78 points
damage (fire subtype doubles damage): SR 30, Reflex save DC 28 for 39
Ummm Jan, according to the last map you sent, the dragon is in between Gunther, Lian and Bert. I guess Gunther could have gotten in the way because he's on top, just depends on how high the cone would be.---Nellie
~~Jan~~ Yeah, but Ingrge's in front of all of you - PCs, dragon an' all. As for how high Ingrge's cone is, eh..... 60ft. Let me take a look at the map. If it's misleading I'll certainly let you have that one. It wasn't my bestest ever, LOL.
Brother Bertram AC 38 HP 99 d20+17=34 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 7:51:03 PM
Bertram grunts feeling the clawed foot of Nikolai crushing down upon him. He suddenly comes to a decision and grasps the leg and quickly starts climbing to the back of the creature. One way or another he would find a weak spot on the dragon somewhere.
Brother Bertram Addendum Wednesday January 16th, 2008 8:33:46 PM
(OOC Bert wasnt paying attention Jan. His climb roll was a 23.)
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d20+25=42 d20+25=42 d20+25=33 d10+9=13 d10+9=18 d10+9=12 Wednesday January 16th, 2008 8:41:06 PM In order to have made her throw, then, K'Nara would have had to move and then throw, as she needs to be within fifty feet of a target at a minimum.
Thinking quickly, K'Nara sees that she is too far away to simply toss the vial, so she activates her Boots of Speed instead, trying not to let her horror and anger overwhelm her as Athalorn's eagle form is charred before the entire group.
Then she charges Nikolai, her bastard sword flashing briefly as it catches a ray of sun on her approach, the blade singer's scream of defiance and outrage absorbed by the spell of Silence that she carries with her.
OOC: I'm doing this more or less on the fly as I have Real Life issues looming right now--I rolled for K'Nara, her charge hits AC42 and qualifies as a Crit Hit for her sword; the Crit Hit roll also hits AC42, so I rolled a third possible attack roll which hits AC33. The damages are as follows: Charge hit does 13hpd; 1st Crit Hit adds another 18hpd and the 2nd Crit Hit, if it hits Nikolai's AC, would add another 12hpd.
Olana d20+22=39 d20+17=28 d20+12=27 Thursday January 17th, 2008 10:45:45 AM
Olana keeps firing, hoping something will hit, but she's ultimately outclassed by the dragon's thick hide.
Gunther (AC34 vs. Nickolia (Dodge), HP32/118 or 99/118) Pro. from Fire 0/120, Fly) d20+8=23 2d8(4+4)+3=11 d20+22=42 d8+15=18 d20+17=26 d20+12=22 d20+22=32 d20+14=28 d20+4=14 Thursday January 17th, 2008 11:07:22 AM If the cone of Cold connects
Teeth chatter as the cone explodes into his body, and Gunther grunts as the wing slams into him. Fly away...fly away and save yourself!! The primal part of his brain viciously protests for self preservation. But the others are counting on him... Grabbing a hold of the dragon, Gunther activates his healing tattoo, healing a little of the damage done to him.
If the dragon is in between Gunther and the cone
Growling in anger, the warrior brings his sword down in rapid succession on the dragon. Only one strike is able to penetrate the creature's thick hide doing minimal damage. (AC42 for 18)
DM Jan d20+19=33 Thursday January 17th, 2008 11:52:06 AM
The Emerald Dragons continue their bloody and brutal assault.
Another spell from Ingrge snakes across the creature's hide, while Lian, Olana and Gunther do their utmost to wear him down. K'Nara's firey blade slams hard into the dragon's chest, adding to bitter, cruel and decisive arrow wounds. Scales brittle with ice damage crack and snap, as Nikoli the red dragon rears up, and his enormous wingspan stretches across the avenue, putting nearly everything into shadow. Brother Bertram tries to get a grip as Nikoli takes to the air, but his hands slip, and the beast rises with a terrifying scream that sets everyone's ears ringing.
But it's too late. Blood belches forth from the dragon's ruined chest, and a partially disintegrated wing fails to carry the great dragon any further than the palace. He's already dead as he drops right on top of the building, and the roof, unable to bear the weight, caves in with a splintering crash. The palace walls bend inward, and for a moment it almost looks as though the palace is trying to swallow the great body of the dragon. But in the fog of rising dust and debris, both palace and dragon are in ruin.
In the palace forecourt, the ancient tree still burns - hotter and hotter - the flames are a brilliant emerald green. About 25 feet to the south of it, Parnoth is still on his knees.
He appears to be struggling, and the two arrows in his back appear to have split and grown vine-like tendrils that are stretching and embedding themselves into the ground. Having gained purchase, they seem hell bent on pulling him backward toward the earth.
Parnoth, still in human form, falls back, and his hand and gold claw spread frantically across the ground as he tries to regain his balance. "Help me!" he barks.
Back out on the avenue, the huge dire wolf pads softly away from her refuge and comes to sit quietly alongside Athalorn's corpse.
Falin AC 23 HP 66 Protection from Fire 0/120 d20+38=57 d20+38=41 d8+8=13 d20+33=40 d8+8=10 d20+28=36 d8+8=14 Thursday January 17th, 2008 12:42:52 PM
Falin, hair singed from the fire attack, is oblivious to all that is going on around him. Only that Parnoth is now struggling against some unknown force. Perhaps the forest itself has had enough of the menace he was. Falin approaches and knocks an arrow, "Parnoth", says Falin calmly, "If I ever thought you could change I might help you, but you have hurt and destroyed too much. I have no choice but to help you along on this new chapter of your life." He fires into the man known as Parnoth, his eyes devoid of any feeling.
AC 57 2nd roll for crit 41 HP 13 if crit 29 +5 arrow AC 40 HP 10 +5 arrow AC 36 HP 14 +5 arrow
K'Nara (AC33; 141/143hp; Prt. from Fire) d100=23 Thursday January 17th, 2008 1:12:52 PM
Unaware of Parnoth's plight, K'Nara stands, panting as she eyes the corpse of the red dragon that had taken so much from her family--from the group of people now known as the Emerald Dragons--and then she spits in the general direction of the drake's corpse. The brilliant emerald flames that are consuming the great animated tree catch her eye next: another death to add to Nikolai's overfull tally--unless...
K'Nara kneels, putting the bespelled bottle of Sovereign Glue on the ground and then stands, walking quickly out of the range of the spell (towards the ruined palace) as she uses her newly-freed hand to poke into the top of her magic haversack. When she removes her hand from it, there is a beaten-up old brass lamp in it, which she proceeds to rub using her right forearm--K'Nara can't use her right hand, as it still has Lucia within it, streaked with the blood of the Hands of Love cleric as well as the gore from Nikolai.
OOC: I assume we are still in combat rounds as Falin is finishing off Parnoth (ouchies!)--if this is the case, then K'Nara may only get as far as moving and getting out the lamp. The rubbing of the lamp and the subsequent summoning of the efreet within may take additional time...however, K'Nara got a 23 to see if she gets an insane efreet or 3 wishes--meaning it's just a "run-of-the-mill" efreet this time.
Lian (AC 34+1, Hps 77/94, End Ele,Pro Fire) d20+19=31 4d6(1+1+3+4)+3=12 Thursday January 17th, 2008 1:17:13 PM
Deactivates boots.
"I have to agree with our friend Falin." Says the monk, who is approaching Parnoth. "I believe it was the Tines who gave you the first chance, the Plats who gave the second and took you claw as warning... now, it'll be the Emeralds, the true Greens of this Kingdom, who take the life a true tyrant. I am sorry it have come to this."
The elven hand of Domi comes to a stop in front of Parnoth. What's about to happen is nothing less than Lian would expect of Parnoth... brutality, and humiliation. Is this right? Not knowing what actually transpired. No, he wouldn't hesitate to destroy us. Thinks the elf. "Your old Parnoth. Beaten. Have Courage." He smiles then clobbers Parnoth in the head. (AC 31, for 12 damage)
Then more arrows thud into him. The monk flinchs at the sound.
Brother Bertram AC38 HP 116 Thursday January 17th, 2008 6:22:43 PM
Bertram approaches not sure if Parnoth can even hear him anymore. "Parnoth even the most evil can be saved if they believe". Bertram lays his head on the blooded head of Parnoth and prays to Domi for the green dragon's soul such as it was.
Olana Thursday January 17th, 2008 7:33:53 PM
Olana ducks as the dragon crashes into the palace. But by the looks of things, it isn't over yey and she approaches the Parnoth situation warily, bow still ready.
"What's going on?" she asks, a worried frown on her face.
Ingrge AC 28: HP102/102: Protection 97/120: Arcane sight, See invisibility: SR 20 Thursday January 17th, 2008 9:26:54 PM
Seeing the Parnoth situation is in someone's hands, Ingrge calls over to Bertram.
"Brother Bertram, I don't suppose you would happen to have a ressurection spell handy for our fallen comrade?"
"K'nara you want I should go inside and see if he's really dead?"
Gunther (AC34 vs. Nickolia (Dodge), HP32/118 or 99/118) Pro. from Fire 0/120, Fly) Thursday January 17th, 2008 11:03:52 PM
The warrior blinks as the red drops to the ground dead. And just when things were getting fun... With a little huff he floats down to take a look at the red when he hears Ingrge's comment. In all the commotion he hadn't caught sight of Athalorn, let alone been made aware of his fate. His face crumbling like a worn statue, Gunther runs over to his fallen comrade, his eyes filling with tears.
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