Arm Monday June 30th, 2008 5:54:40 AM
Arm ponders a moment, then speaks up, "If I am to be a 'background singer' in this little escapade, would someone like to borrow my silver long sword for the battle? I still have the other one if I need it, and I'll hopefully get better results from my rod of wonder this time.".
Arm Tuesday July 1st, 2008 5:57:14 AM
Arm looks around expectantly, waiting to see if anyone would like to borrow his long sword for the battle.
Julian (Small size) AC 22, hp 77/77 (Mage Armour) Tuesday July 1st, 2008 7:35:15 AM
"What, are they all lost for words?"
And So It Begins (ACDM Nellie) Tuesday July 1st, 2008 12:19:14 PM
Benjamin grins as Julian decorates him. "Not quite as good as blood, but it'll probably do." He hands his flail to Julian. He also nods appreciatively as Shadow binds him.
Last minute planning and preparations are made, and the group heads back to the Count's secret lair. Having Benjamin bound does slow things up a bit, but the Order is able to make it back in a reasonable amount of time. The group pauses outside the foothills entrance, knowing that they need to finalize their plans before they head in.
OOC: I'm very sorry about last week's posting. Had a bad case of RL. This is the last chance to finalize combat strategies. We'll be entering the Count's lair tomorrow.
Thar Tuesday July 1st, 2008 3:12:50 PM
Reaching the area near the entrance, Thar comments, "OK, I'm ready to go. Arm, I appreciate the offer but I'm much more skilled with my twin swords. If things go South, then I may take you up on your offer."
He checks his gear, sharpens his swords and ensures he has the right spells memorized.
(OOC - I'm going to be traveling Thursday through Sunday, so my posting will be spotty, but I'll try to post each day if I can.)
Kirsten Tuesday July 1st, 2008 7:26:14 PM
She shakes her head at the offer of Arm's sword, "I think I'll stick with what I know, this warhammer hasn't failed me yet... very nearly perhaps... but not yet."
The paladin makes one final check of her gear as they come closer to the Count's.
Kadaz (HP: 103/103) Tuesday July 1st, 2008 9:36:25 PM
At the entrance Kadaz pauses to check his gear. He spreads the silversheen over his axe carefully, making sure not to drop any. "If the guards in armor are motionless, how about we tie them together? Or at least tie their legs together. That will give us some warning when they start to move. And by the way, I have some heal potions in this pouch, just in case anyone needs them." He points to a side pouch on his pack, making sure everyone sees it.
"By the way, did anyone notice what kinds of weapons the guards were using? Were they adamantine?" He thinks back to the previous battle, trying to remember the weapons used.
"And one more thing, when we come to the 'Y' just before we open the door to the Count's throne room I'd like to cast my battle prep spells. They don't last very long so I have to do it just before battle."
Active Spells: silversheen, on axe (1 hour duration)
Julian (Small size) AC 22, hp 77/77 (Mage Armour) Tuesday July 1st, 2008 11:14:33 PM
"Me too, Kadaz."
Julian will be better prepared once he has cast his spells (again).
Edmund (HP: 22/22, AC 16) Mage Armour, Message Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 12:47:10 AM
Edmund feels more than a little sick.
"I suppose this is it," he says to the others. "As soon as battle begins, I'll cast Haste on everyone, and then I'll make myself... invisible." He says the last word with notable dislike. "After that, the fun begins, I suppose. Keep your heads."
Pausing, Edmund stops everyone. "Wait a moment," he says. Then, he readies Message and casts it on everyone in the Mithril Order.
"Sorry about that, Ben. I can only use it on seven people," Edmund says apologetically. "It's just a precaution anyway, in case we get separated or if communication in battle turns out to be... hampered."
Edmund will also take this opportunity to cast Mage Armour on himself.
"I would definitely have done these things if we fought Ben, and I'll need them in battle," he explains. "When we stop to let Kadaz ready himself, I'll need a few seconds myself."
Spells Per Day L.0: Detect Magic, Light, Message, Read Magic, Resistance L.1: Mage Armour, Magic Missile x5, Shield L.2: Fox's Cunning, Scorching Ray x3, Web L.3: Haste x2, Fireball x2, Fly L.4: Greater Invisibility, Shout, Summon Monster IV
Arm Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 6:03:15 AM
Arm shakes his head at Ed's premature casting, figuring that their ruse will not be a ruse at all should the Count detect the spells. Sheathing his silver sword for the moment, he draws his rod and looking to the skies for luck, places it where he'll have easy access to it. Finalizing his bardsongs in his head, he prepares to enter once again.
Shadow (AC 22/17 HP 47/47) Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 9:48:00 AM
Shadow will hang back in the group because he will be better off with his magical bow than he will be with his expertly made but non-magical/non-silver rapier.
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