DM Kent Monday June 9th, 2008 6:46:38 PM
Lorth, Vorelle, Vauhwyt, Bart, Apollo, and Val crest the bank of the river where the screams were being heard and nearly get trampled as 6-7 kids come barrelling toward town screaming and crying. Below you hear a couple of blood curdling screams and you smell the tang of fresh blood and over abundant fear, as well as a couple of young sounding defiant yells and curses.
Rounding the bend you find yourselves running into a horrific scene. Two man-sized toad-like creatures. One of which has hold of a young teenage girl and by the looks of things she is not long for this Wold. There is a large bite in her side and the beast has a hold of her around the mid section while two other, teenagers, one boy and one girl strike at it with large branches. Things really are starting to look bad as a second human toad creature comes up out of the water.
Moments later Malgant and Aztyr arrive uon the horrifying scene just as the boy gets chomped on by the second creature.
Distance from current combat 30 feet.
AC 22, 82/82hp Malgant d8+10=16 ; d20=11 ; Monday June 9th, 2008 7:15:19 PM
"Get back!" Malgant yells to the brave souls trying to fend off the creatures with twigs. He is torn between immediate, violent, intervention to free the teens and the spreading bloodstains that the creatures have already produced. Knowing that the wounds may just be fatal to untrained youths such as the two that have already been grabbed Malgant's mind is made up. He slows his charge but only enough to allow him to chant out once again one of the most powerful healing prayers Domi had granted him for the day(spontaneously cast Mass cure light wounds in place of True sight, considering all of the villagers present to be his allies and able to be healed by the spell as well as the party, 16 healing). He also bellows defiantly in the face of the frog creatures, attempting to draw their attention away from the now hopefully healed teens. "Try me frog, pick on someone with some real meat on their bones!" ( intimidate check 11, I have no modifiers, add what you see fit for size and situation). In the end he stands within ten feet of the melee, empty handed but by no means unarmed ( horns should count as armed and I still have my natural reach).
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 d20+18=32 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+8=23 ; d8+6=13 ; d6=4 ; d8+6=14 ; d6=2 ; d8+6=11 ; d6=3 ; Monday June 9th, 2008 9:43:11 PM
"Mal keep that girl alive!"
Val stops, her feet sliding in the dirt. Even before she stops, her arm is drawing arrows from the quiver upon her back. Her bow twangs three times in rapid succession as she fired arrows at the toad that held the girl (in some big grotesque tongue I'm guessing).
ooc: hit ac 32 for 13 normal and 4 fire. hit ac 16 for 14 normal and 2 fire. hit ac 23 for 11 normal and 3 fire. Val is utilizing both point blank shot and precise shot
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 86/86] d20+16=34 ; d6+1=3 ; 2d6=4 ; Monday June 9th, 2008 9:48:06 PM
For a moment, Vorelle reaches for her bow. Under the circumstances, though, a shot would be just as likely to hit the innocent victims as the foul beasts attacking them.
Instead, Vorelle continues moving toward the creatures, drawing her handaxes as she goes. She strikes the nearer creature, the one chewing on the girl, and connects solidly.
[Hit AC 34. Damage is going to depend on circumstances. If it is not a Magical Beast (or Undead, or Reptilian Humanoid), it takes 3 damage. If it is a Magical Beast or Undead, and is not considered grappled (i.e., if it is not denied its Dex bonus), it takes 7 damage. If it is a Reptilian Humanoid, and is not considered grappled, it takes 5 damage. If it is a Magical Beast or Undead, and is considered grappled, it takes 11 damage. If it is a Reptilian Humanoid, and is considered grappled, it takes 9 damage.
OOC: I would really appreciate knowing the creature type. :) ]
Bart Tuesday June 10th, 2008 1:29:36 AM
Bart rushes forward and activates is glove of storing his swrd appears in his hand
Appolo Ac 30 HP88/88 Hasted Boots of Speed d20+15=27 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=16 ; d10+6=12 ; d8+6=11 ; d10+6=12 ; d8+6=8 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 11:16:05 AM
Appolo draws his his swords and moves quickly forward to the toad creature holding the girl.slicing in to it 4 times."Ok people keep an eye there might be more of these things and stay out of the river.."
Attack 27 23 20 16 Damage 12 11 12 8=43
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=98 ; d20+9=11 ; d6+4=5 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 12:08:13 PM
Seeing that Appolo charges in, Aztyr refrains from doing her most impressive spell, but tries something a little different. She brings her index fingers together infront of pointing them towards the toad man not yet engaged with the fight. As she does so, a beam of blackness extends from the fingers to the toad creature.
Spell Cast: Ray of Enfeeblement , ranged touch hit AC 11, Damage 5 to Strength if it hit.
DM Kent d2=1 ; d2=2 ; d2=1 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=32 ; 3d6+5=20 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+20=36 ; 3d6+5=15 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 9:03:04 PM
(These creatures are medium-sized chaotic (but not evil) outsiders) AC 26, TAC 14
Malgant goes charging up yelling and casting, send his healing magic streaking toward the children. He is rewarded by seeing the wounds on the boy close up totally and the girls almost fully heal though she is still clamped in the beasts mouth ans being chewed upon.
Val sends arrows streaking toward the frog chomping on the girl and watches the first arrow strike the beast but apparently do little or no harm, the second and third arrows miss altogether.
Vorelle moves into melee with the beast biting the girl and connects once and watches as the wound all but heals itself as the cut is made.
Apollo moves into the fight and attacks but only connects with the first attack.
Bart moves in sword drawn.
Aztyr moves forward and then stops and casts a spell and a thin black ray leaves her finger and streaks toward the second Slaad.
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The free boy and girl quickly retreat, as you all enter the fray, but only to the top of the bank calling for you to save their little sister.
Either Malgant's challenge or perhaps the following arrow, sword and axe cut irritate it enough that it drops the little girl from its jaws but with a glint in its eye it stares right at Malgant and casually tosses the girl into the river.
Feeling that Appolo is the greater threat it misses with its attack of opportunity as he moves in AC 24 and with its first claw attack, AC 23, but connects solidly with its second claw attack AC 32 for 20 points + fort save DC 21 or be stunned it follows up those attacks with attempt at a bite.
As Vorelle moves in the beast catches her with an Attack of Opportunity AC 36 for 15 points + Fort DC 21 or be stunned
I will work on a map soon. They have a 5 foot reach.
The second slaad moves forward only slightly slowed by the ray that struck him, as it seemed to do him no harm he moved up to join his friend.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Tuesday June 10th, 2008 9:57:05 PM
Val tosses her bow to the ground and sprints for the river. She doesn' even think about the risk of running past the two demon frogs. Val dives into the water where she saw the girl fall, swimming down.
ooc: Val's using movement to try and reach the girl before she drowns.
AC 22, 82/82hp Malgant d20+7=23 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 10:29:33 PM
Malgant see's the frog's challenge, and would heartily accept it, but there are others to think about here, and challenges can wait. Malgant rushes forward and touching both Val and the girl expends another of the prayers he asked Domi to grant him moments ago. As the prayer is completed all three of them gain the ability to walk on water. " Get her to her friends Val," Malgant says," Aztyr should be able to heal any effects from the water she has, I need to deal with these... 'things'." Malgant turns and watches as the frog in the lead, the one that discarded the girl, wades into the fray with his friends he prays that they are able to back off from it after their attacks, since it seems to be very capable of exploiting their openings as they move near it.
OOC spot 23 to observe what is hurting and not hurting the frog. Did Val's flaming arrows hurt it at all? my guess is it is regenerating, in addition to damage reduction, from how this reads. I will need to know who is near them if a map isn't available by next post, I have either AoE or other things planned, but will need some idea of what the battle layout looks like, think Aztyr is thinking AoE too.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 71/86] d20+10=13 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=2 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 10:33:25 PM
Vorelle gasps as the beast bites into her flesh. The shock of the wound is almost enough to stop her in her tracks, but she finds some inner reserve and keeps going. [Fort save 13, used Hero point to re-roll; new Fort save 22]
Now face-to-face with the beast, she wades in with her axes.
[Hit AC 26 for 2 damage; hit AC 17 for 3 damage; hit AC 27 for 3 damage; hit AC 25 for 2 damage. One axe is silver and one is cold iron, if it matters.]
Kathy - OOC d6+1=6 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=3 ; Tuesday June 10th, 2008 10:34:30 PM
[don't mind me; I'm just curious if the d6 roller EVER rolls higher than 2]
BartBart ac 29 hp 105 d20+15=17 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+5=8 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 1:28:52 AM
Bart slashes towards the toad using a power attack but he misses with all
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+12=14 ; d20+12=23 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 8:02:53 AM
[OOC: Sorry for missing posts. Could I catch up with some casting?]
Round 1: Vauhwyt casts Alter Self (Mookie) Round 2: Vauhwyt casts Shield and moves within 40 feet of the enemy. Mookie tries to read a scroll of bless and fails. Round 3: Vauhwyt casts Blink. Mookie tries to read that Bless scroll again and succeeds. Vauhwyt moves right up next to the nearest enemy.
Everyone note that they are Blessed! +1 to hit.
Spells in effect: Bless, Shield, Blink, Alter Self on Mookie
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=12 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 12:59:42 PM
With the local youth still too close to the Slaads, dropping a fireball on them is a bad idea, and with her Ray not seeming to have any effect what so ever, Aztyr does her most reliable spell. Which of course fails her, and she just looks down at her hand and wonders what could go wrong next.....
Appolo Ac 30 HP68/88 Hasted Boots of Speed d20+8=15 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=29 ; d10+6=15 ; d10+6=7 ; d20+8=20 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 4:58:26 PM
Appolo shakes off the worst effects of the bite and luanchesa full counter attack.Swing foour times hitting twice he believes.H ewatches the girl go in the water Val dive in after her.Then Malgant does hsi thing and val and the girla re walking on water ot at least val is as she soon has the girl in her arms.Appolo trys to keep an eye out for more of these things.
Attack 32 29 Damage 15 7=22 Fortttitude roll 15 Hero point 21 Spot 20
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d100=87 ; d100=71 ; d100=86 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 8:30:51 PM
GOSH DARN IT!
FORGOT TO ROLL MY SPELL FAIL CHECKS!
Okay. Three spells fail on a 1-5 (d100).
Nope, all A-OK.
DM Kent d20+20=26 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=26 ; 6d6+10=33 ; d20+20=33 ; 3d6+5=14 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+18=27 ; 3d6+5=15 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=39 ; d20+20=34 ; 3d6+5=16 ; 2d10+2=10 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 11:03:55 PM
Through Malgant's intellectual reasoning he is pretty sure that the Slaad are fast healing and have several types of resistances going on, for sure fire and damage. He casts his spell and Val is soon walking over the moving water to the girl, whom she quickly pulls out of the water, the blisters already starting to form on her exposed skin, the girl is just barely whimpering at this point.
Vorelle wades int the conflict and connects twice though the damage almost seems to be absorbed as it is made.
Bart moves forward into the combat but misses.
Vauhwyt and Mookine make their moves and do their things ending up right next to the combatants.
Apollo goes into action connecting twice for some damage that actually seems to remain damage.
Aztyr tries again with a spell but something seems to go wrong for some reason.
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As Bart and Vauhwyt move in to the mix attacking #2 and opens themselves up to attacks of opportunity. The Slaad misses bart but slams a set of claws in Vauhwyt causing some critical damage. AC 39 Crit threat AC26 for 33 points and Fort DC or be stunned
Malgant too opens himself to an attack of opportunity as he wades in and gets clobbered AC 33 for 14 points + Fort DC 21 or be stunned
#1 continues to focus on Apollo (leaving himself open to an AoO from Mal and Vor) and connects one more time AC 38 for 15 points.
#2 attacks Vauhwyt, (allowing Bart an attack of opportunity) connecting once with its claws, and critically with its bite. AC31 for 16 points and 10 points[/b]
Val starts back with the girl
Lorth stands slightly in shock of what he is seeing.
AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant d20+14=24 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+3=8 ; 4d8+10=22 ; Wednesday June 11th, 2008 11:40:27 PM
Shrugging off the stunning nature of the frog's attack Malgant responds, slamming his horns into the creature as it turn to attack Appolo( AoO attack roll 30 damage 8). With the child out of the way Malgant now has only his friends to protect. A daunting job with these fast hard hitting frogs. In most danger right now seems to be Vauhwyt, and Malgant responds as a protector would. In tauric he commands his shield to defend him and it rises from his back to take up a guard position in front of him. He takes a 5 foot step away from both frogs and draws his greatsword, and it leaps into flames as he does so. Better positioned now ( out of AoO range) Malgant begins to catch up with the damage these frogs are inflicting. He spontaneously casts His largest targeted healing spell on Vauhwyt , hoping to keep the liontaur alive long enough for her to withdraw from the fight. Vauhwyt heal 22 points.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: maybe 30 of 85 or maybe more?) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+11=28 ; d100=30 ; d8=2 ; d8=6 ; d100=67 ; d100=75 ; d100=58 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+7=8 ; d20+7=20 ; d4+1=4 ; 3d6=11 ; d20+14=34 d8+1=4 Wednesday June 11th, 2008 11:45:34 PM
Note that Vauhwyt is blinking and so offers foes a 50% miss chance. Vauhwyt was hit three times: (1) 33 hp AoO and Fort DC 21 or be stunned; (2) 16 hp claws; and (3) 10 hp bite. Maybe not all of those were hits?
If Vauhwyt needs to make a fort save, then her roll is a 28, which saves.
Vauhwyt fights back against the monster, attacking with spiked chain, armor spikes (secondary weapon), and two paws. Her own miss chance is 20%: 30, 67, 75, 58 -- all four can hit (Sorry about the d8s. Finger slipped.)
Remember to add in the +1 for Bless!
Vauhwyt's attacks (all sneak attacks due to blink) hit AC12 (nat 1), 12 (nat 1), 8 (nat 1), and 20.
"Wowsy!" exclaims Vauhwyt, as three of her swings miss by miles and miles.
"Boss, you sure are out of practice!" says Mookie. "You'll have to return your WLA badge before they disown you!"
In case that last paw swipe was a hit vs AC20, damage is 4+11 = 15.
Vauhwyt snarls at Mookie, "Just heal me, pronto!"
Mookie's UMD to read a CLW scroll is a 34 -- sure, now I get nat 20! Mookie cures Vauhwyt for 4 hp.
Bart ac 29 hp 105 Thursday June 12th, 2008 3:01:41 AM
Made the rolls on wizards Roll(1d20)+9: 9,+9 Total:18
NOTES ------------------------- This field records your latest roll at its top.
Modified results that would produce a number less than one display as one.
Bart attacks the slaad (AoO ac 29, 1st ac 32, 2nd ac 32, no crit, 3rd miss) for 13+5+20+5+20+5=68 dammage
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Thursday June 12th, 2008 7:24:26 AM
(OOC: Sorry I missed a few days, I've been a bit busy)
Lorth concentrates on his friend Tobiasz and calls him to his side. "I am in need of your assistance.", he thinks.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 71/86]; Bless d20+17=18 ; d20+17=21 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=24 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=3 ; Thursday June 12th, 2008 9:03:24 AM
Now flanking the creature with Maglant, Vorelle keeps swinging. Her first two blows are simply awful, but her last two connect.
[Hit AC 18; hit AC 21; hit AC 27 for 3 damage; hit AC 32 (critical threat) for 2 damage. Crit confirmed to AC 24; if it is a critical hit it does an additional 6 damage. I guess the d6 roller only rolls above a 2 when it's being tested. :( ]
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 water walking Thursday June 12th, 2008 10:08:31 AM
Val carries the girl back toward the fight. It's risky but she doesn't have a healing potion on her at the moment. "Mal this girl is almost gone. Need a healing potion over here immediately."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=78 ; 4d4+4=11 ; Thursday June 12th, 2008 11:53:16 AM
Aztyr yells out, "Val, I have a little healing ability, but it should help for now, but I'm not coming any closer." Having just seen what happened to Vauhwyt, distance is a good thing. She again tries pointing her finger towards the #2 Slaad, this time she's rewarded with the eruption of 4 missiles from her finger and she smiles....
Appolo Ac 30 HP53/88 Hasted Boots of Speed d20+14=33 ; d10+6=9 ; Thursday June 12th, 2008 11:59:35 AM
Appolo gets hit pretty hard looks around and sees Val coming back with the girl"Val get Lorth to heal the girl and get her out of here.Malgant everyone get the boy free then retreat.Aztyr get ready to drop everything you got on these things.I'll keep my new friend here busy you guys concentrate on freing the boy."Appolo then swings once at his opponent and takes two quick steps back going on the total defensive.
Attack 33 Damage 9
Bless, Light Fortification, AC 26, 68/82hp Malgant Thursday June 12th, 2008 6:21:41 PM
IC Malgant looks at Val with deep concern as she heads back into the melee and his blood goes to ice in his veins with fear for her and the child.. "GO AROUND!, Lorth is at the top of the hill, Aztyr is right next to him, either one can heal. These things are as agile as wildcats and will shred you both if you run through here. I am barely keeping up with the damage as it is. We need to end this. If you need to drop the fire Aztyr do it, but these things shrugged off the fire from Val's arrows, I think you would just roast us and make them happy. Steel is going to have to decide this I am afraid. Steel and ten feet of enchanted wood with a charging horse behind it." Malgant breaks into a grim smile at this last comment, knowing that Lorth's lance will inflict lasting damage on the frog he hits. Seeing that Vauhwyt is still in the fight, and nearby, Malgant determines he will try to Interpose himself between any further attacks that come the Liontaur's way as well.
OOC I am making a mess with the multiple posts, and it seems to be spreading. to recap. I made the fort save , I made the AoO and hit for 8 damage with my horns, I backed up, drew a weapon and shield with my move and healed Vauhwyt for 22 if she didn't blink away.
Still OOC I was under the impression that the second kid got away after he was healed. That is an assumption, but I haven't heard any mention of him in 2 rounds. Also I don't see him on the map. keep up the wolf pack tactics and just live through the damage, or get within reach of the big guy for heals. I am gonna try and extend that reach next round.
DM Kent d100=89 ; d100=27 ; d100=68 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=36 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=30 ; d20+18=30 ; 3d6+5=21 ; 2d10+2=13 ; 2d10+2=8 ; 3d6+5=10 ; 3d6+5=16 ; Thursday June 12th, 2008 8:13:26 PM
(OOC: The boy and girl did retreat and are marked on the map as being beside Loth and Aztyr out of the way. Vauhwyt first and third hits stand so you took 43 points and needed to make 1 fort DC 21 or be stunned. Lorth be aware that the terrain here is uneven and is sloped as it is a debris strewn riverbank.)
Death Slaad AC 26, TAC 14
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Val rushes shorward with the girl and veers toward Lorth and Aztyr as Malgant bellows at her.
Malgant quickly moves through and heals Vaught of some damage after goring her previos opponent.
Lorth takes a look around at the terrain and cramped quartes and summons his steed.
Vauhwyt whiffs badly with her attacks and Mookie scoffs at her but deigns to heal her anyway. Vauhwyt also feels some holy energy enter her and heal some of her other wounds.
Bart attacks and causes some visible damage to his opponent though some of it heals right back up.
Vorelle and Apollo attack their foe and watch as all of their inflicted damage heals over and other wounds heal as well. Apollo steps back out of combat as he calls for Aztyr to call down some serious firepower.
Aztyr watches with some satisfaction as her missiles seem to do some actual damage.
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Changing its focus as it takes damage form Bart and not the larger blinking Vauhwyt, Sladd 2 concentrates on attacking Bart, (Vauhwyt gets an attack of opportunity) AC 31, AC 25, AC 38 crit AC30 connecting with its first slash and its bite for 34 points and Fort save DC 21 or be stunned
As Malgant moves past Slaad 1, he hears a croaking voice call out " Affraayd of me oh cleric of Domi?" "Braaaak, Braaak!" It them focuses its attention on the remaining foe in front of him connecting with Vorelle with all three attacks AC 36 AC 25 & AC 30 for 34 points and two fort saves DC 21 or be stunned
Bless, Light Fortification, AC 26, 68/82hp Malgant d20+16=21 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+12=24 ; Thursday June 12th, 2008 8:55:51 PM
The grim smile still gracing his face, Malgant prepares to draw fire. " Hardly, I was just getting to my preferred range, toad. " Malgant launches into a full scale attack and sees just how agile his opponent really is. even with Mookie's blessing and Vorelle flanking the beast Malgant fails to connect even a single time. Instead of the heavy taunt he had in mind he shows the frog just what he cant' do. that was bad, I needed to land those swings to buy Vorelle a chance to back off...Dammit even as the thought races through his head Malgant tries to plan a way to keep his friends alive and still cause enough damage to these creatures to make a lasting dent.
OOC yeah, the dice roller hates us guys, we need to have almost unbeatable odds just to land a hit ). At least it keeps letting me save. Guess I should have tossed the righteous might this round instead
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 37/86]; Bless d20+10=23 ; d3=3 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=17 ; d6+1=2 ; Friday June 13th, 2008 1:06:24 AM
Vorelle is a tough, strong adventurer now, but she can't help but let out a little cry as the creature's claws rip into her. She does not succumb to the shock [Fort saves 23 and 26; ignore the weird d3 in between], but she can't help but wonder how long she can keep this up.
Not knowing what else to do, she keeps going with her axes. With her flank gone, however, she is much less effective.
[Hit AC 25 for 2 damage]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d8+1=9 ; Friday June 13th, 2008 3:00:21 AM
Having heard Mal yell to Val to bring the girl to her for some healing, Aztyr thinks about holding off for a moment so she can really blast the Slaads yet again, but knowing that Malgant would be disappointed with her makes her want to live up to his expectations. She turns to the girl, reaches out, putting her hand on her, says a word in Tauric and healing energies flow into her. Even Aztyr is impressed as the wounds close a whole lot.
Bless, Light Fortification, AC 26, 68/82hp Malgant Friday June 13th, 2008 5:48:26 AM
ooc I am large, you have a flanker
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth d20+16=35 ; d20+20=34 ; d8+16=19 ; d8+16=21 ; d8+16=18 ; Friday June 13th, 2008 9:04:41 AM
With Tobiasz summoned Lorth leaps into the saddle, (Ride check 35, free action) and spurs Tobiasz to charge down the hill at the monster attacking Vorelle (S1), calling upon Gargul to kill the creature he levels his lance and attempts to stab it. (Smite Evil, Spirited Charge, ride by attack, Hit AC 34, Damage: 58) Lorth charges right past his foe, another 25' then wheels Tobiasz around for another pass.
(OOC: A side note, terrain doesn't affect Tobiasz at all, as he has horseshoes of the zepher. Lance is magical not sure what I need to break damage reduction.)
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 71 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d100=27 d100=27 d100=7 d100=92 d100=24 d20+13=25 d20+13=28 5d6(3+6+1+4+5)+3=22 d20+13=17 d20+9=24 d20+14=22 d8+1=3 Friday June 13th, 2008 10:03:53 PM
Getting the numbers right: HP85 -43 damage +22 healing from Malgant +4 healing from Mookie = 68 hp of 85
Made my one required Fort save.
The Blinking Liontaur tries again to connect for some damage.
Rolls for Blinking: 27, 27, 7, 92. One paw misses completely due to blinking.
Oh! Vauhwyt also gets an AoO! Not sure why, but who's looking a gift horse in the mouth! Maybe because it is activating an ability, and doing so provokes an AoO? Well, in any case, Blink chance to fail the AoO is a 24, so no problem.
The attack roll for the AoO, at +1 due to Bless, is a 25. Alas, they are AC26, so that's a miss.
Now for her four attacks. First, Vauhwyt takes a five foot step so that she is flanking the creature with Bart. Then she attacks.
Spiked Chain hits AC28 for 2d6+3+3d6, or 22 hp damage.
Armor Spikes hits AC17 -- a miss.
Paw hits AC24 -- a miss.
Mookie reads another CLW scroll: UMD 22 is a-ok, for 3 hp curing.
Attack Rolls are at +1 for Bless
Effects Active: Blink, Alter Self, Shield, Bless
Appolo Ac 30 HP53/88 Hasted Boots of Speed d20+15=17 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=19 ; d10+6=12 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Friday June 13th, 2008 10:43:32 PM
Appolo moves in quickly fora backstab after Lorth smahes into the creature.He thinks to himself no one listens.No coordination.He stabs the creature 4 times in the back.Hit once
Tacks Critcal hit Natural 20 12x2=24+ 13 backstab=37
Bart ac 29 hp 105 d100=4 ; d20+13=30 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+9=17 ; d10+11=13 ; d6=6 ; Saturday June 14th, 2008 2:44:32 PM
Bart isnt stunned and returns the attacks unfortunally only one of the three attacks hots the slaad for 13+ 6 shock
DM Kent d20+3=22 ; d3=2 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+3=17 ; d4=4 ; d10=5 ; d20+20=27 ; d20+20=34 ; d20+18=34 ; 3d6+5=16 ; 2d10+2=12 ; Sunday June 15th, 2008 9:33:08 AM
Malgant barrells in with a full attack butlooks like he is trying to swat mosquitoes with a tennis racket missing with all of his attacks, eliciting a croaking laugh from the slaad.
Vorelle attacks again and with Malgant still treatening the Slaad manages to hit it a glancing blow, the wound nearly healing as quickly as it was made.
Aztyr torn between helping his friends and healing the girl as Malgant ordered, decides to heal the girl at least enough to keep her alive and after activating his tatoo, turns his attention back onthe combat.
Lorth spurs Tobias on and lands a fearsome blow to Slaad 1 as it screaches in pain for the first time.
Like taking part in an odd dance Vauhwyt blinks in and out swinging her chain and manages to connect once.
Mookie once again reads.
Apollo hastily sneaks back in and attacks Slaad 1 connecting once for more damage.
Bart also manages to connect once with his opponent.
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Slaad 2 looks up and goes still for a moment (Attack of opp for Vauhwyt and Bart) and then everything goes bonkers for a bit. Word of Chaos.
The boy and the wounded girl drop to the ground and lay still as stone the other girl stands with a frightened look on her face but is apparently otherwise unhurt.
The rest of you, if you are Lawful or Neutral, if chaotic effects are ignored, are deafened for four rounds, stunned for 1 round and confused for 5 minutes if you do not make your saves (confusion is a mind-affecting enchanment effect).
Wheeling in place Slaad 2 turns and attacks Apollo who just struck him from the back, connecting with one set of claws and its bite. Ac 34 & Ac 34 for a total of 28 points
stunned 1/1. deafened 1/4, confused 1/50, Bless, Light Fortification, AC 23, 68/82hp Malgant Sunday June 15th, 2008 10:24:15 PM
Malgant's head swam. His eyes watered and the horrifying cacophony of chaos made him deaf. His heart broke as he saw the children they had struggled to save struck dead by the force of the word spoken by the Slaad. his greatsword fell to the ground, still flaming as the wave of chaos washed over him, confusing his every thought.
OOC There isn't a save for any of those effects. If you are lawful or neutral they happen. Unless we are not on our own plane...then we would need to save vs being sent home.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 37/86]; Bless, Stunned, Deafened, Confused Sunday June 15th, 2008 11:12:47 PM
Vorelle's world goes silent, and her axes drop from her suddenly numbed hands.
[Vorelle is stunned this round.]
Out of character, Vorelle wonders whether she will be rolling her random Confused action, or whether the DM will do that. :)
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Monday June 16th, 2008 7:33:13 AM
Lorth and Tobiasz hear a horrible croaking sound and their world goes silent.
Stunnded, Deaf 1/4, Confused 1/50
Appolo Ac 30 HP25/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Invisible d20+5=19 ; d20+15=22 ; Monday June 16th, 2008 12:19:23 PM
Appolo take another hit and realizes he can't take another one of those.He goes invisible then back flips silently away from the combat.once clear he yelss for Aztyr to fireball those thinggs now."Aztyr unload on these things now!!"He looks around looking for anymore threats.
Spot 19 Tumble 22
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+19=24 ; d10+11=13 ; d10+11=17 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=32 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=23 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 16th, 2008 12:25:11 PM
Bart shes the slaad casting trying to hit him (ac 24 for 13 + 4 shock) since Bart is chaotic he isnt affected he sees that some of his comrades are stunned, but he cont the fight (ac 32, ac 19 miss and ac 23 miss for 17 +4 shock), Bart activates his shoes of speed, giving him a better movement
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 water walking, stunned 1/1, deafened 1/4, confused 1/50 Monday June 16th, 2008 1:21:35 PM
Val does her best to hold onto the child as her world goes upside down. Everything goes quiet and Val suddenly can't seem to move where she wants nor understand whats happening.
ooc: damn thats one hell of an attack. 4 party members taken out in one shot.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 71 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d100=14 ; d100=74 ; d100=92 ; d100=39 ; d100=70 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=19 ; Monday June 16th, 2008 4:43:04 PM
Vauhwyt, being only slightly less chaotic than the froggies, takes the word in stride and attacks.
Attack of Opportunity: Blink 14 means it is a miss.
Full round of attacks, still flanking with Bart: Blinks are 74, 92, 39, and 70, so no misses.
Attacks hit AC25, 23, 11, and 19, so all miss. Darn it!
OOC: This is the fourth round of blinking (of seven).
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Tuesday June 17th, 2008 1:44:09 PM
Aztyr stands there looking down at the girl she'd just healed dropped to the ground. She couldn't understand why, it was too confusing for her to think straight. She just stood there.
DM Kent d100=85 ; d100=36 ; d100=36 ; d20+20=30 ; 3d6+5=18 ; d20+20=21 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=26 2d10+2=13 ; Tuesday June 17th, 2008 8:14:40 PM
(OOC: * Being an elf and therefore immune to mind enhancing enchantments, Val is not confused only deaf and stunned. * Confused persons roll d100 for confused action: - 1-10 you attack Slaad 2 with melee or range weapon - 11-20 act normally - 21-50 do nothing but babble incoherently - 51-70 flee away from Slaad 2 at top possible speed - 71-100 attack the nearest person or creature )
Malgant, Aztyr, Vorelle, and Lorth stand momentarily stunned and now confused as chaos runs through their bodies.
Stunned and deaf Vall tries to clear the cobwebs from her head.
Vauhwyt disregargds the spell and continues her attacks but completely misses.
Bart to ignores the spell and connects once but watches as the beast's wounds heal immediately.
Bart and Vauhwytsuddenly no longer see Apollo on the battle field.
Apollo too ignores the spell's effects but turns invisible and backs off, calling for help from the others.
Looking around Apollo can see that things have taken a dramatic turn for the worse as apparently only he, Bart and Vauhwyt are hale and fighting.
********
Blinking in and out Vauhwyt manages to only get struck by Slaad 2's first raking set of claws [/b]AC30 18 points[/b]
Momentarily startled by the disappearance of his engaged foe, it turns its attention to Vorelle, but manages to only connect with its bite AC26 for 13 points
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 24/86]; Bless, Deafened, Confused d20+14=32 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+1=7 d8+1=6 d8+1=2 d8+1=5 d8+1=6 Tuesday June 17th, 2008 9:24:56 PM
[OOC: According to the spell description on page 212 of the PHB, if a confused creature is attacked, it attacks back automatically. So Vorelle will be attacking the critter that bit her. My real question is this: Vorelle dropped her axes when she was stunned (per PHB page 313). If she tries to pick them up, she will provoke. Is she so confused that she will try to pick them up anyway, or will she pull out her perfectly good bow and use that instead? I'm thinking that she'll draw and shoot, so I'm proceeding under that assumption, but if the DM rules differently, I'll change my action. :) ]
Vorelle can't hear a thing, and her senses are in a muddle, but she does understand that she's been attacked, so she responds in kind. She steps away from the creature, pulls her bow, and shoots.
[5-foot step; draw bow (free action thanks to Quick Draw feat); rapid shot. Hit AC 32 for 7 damage. Hit AC 34 (natural 20, critical threat), confirmed to AC 27, for 6 damage, or 13 damage if it's a critical hit. Hit AC 29 (another natural 20, critical threat), confirmed to AC 18, for 6 damage (and I know that wasn't a crit).]
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth d100=1 ; d100=96 ; d20+16=34 ; Tuesday June 17th, 2008 9:30:48 PM
(OOC: Elves are not immune to mind influencing effects. All elves get is this, • Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. You are thinking 2nd edition or something.)
Lorth is enraged by the Slaad that just stunned him, and wants to attack it, he spurs Tobiasz hard trying to get the horse to charge the Slaad, but Tobiasz doesn't respond.
Deaf: 2/4 Confused 2/50
(OOC: Tobiasz got a 96 which would be attack Lorth, however Lorth is on his back. In case you decide that Tobiasz tries to buck Lorth off him, I rolled a ride check of: 34)
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=65 ; Tuesday June 17th, 2008 10:04:25 PM
Aztyr turns and sprints away from the Slaad at a rate of 40'x4 for running. She makes it quite aways away from the creature.
Deaf 2/4 Confused 2/50
stunned 1/1. deafened 1/4, confused 1/50, Bless, Light Fortification, AC 23, 68/82hp Malgant d100=55 ; Tuesday June 17th, 2008 10:06:00 PM
Angered beyond all reason by the death of the children Malgant's fuddled mind tells him to flee. His weapon on the ground, Malgant turns and runs 60' away. ( max run speed in plate, you tell me where as there is no map for this round)
[OOC: Sans map, I'm assuming that Bart and I are flanking. Bart, make sure you take your +2 flanking bonus.]
Mookie tries to heal Vauhwyt again: UMD 27 is a-ok, for 4 hp healing. (71-18+4=57 hp currently)
Vauhwyt tries to make four attacks: But she totally whiffs on two of the four. Only a spiked chain swing and a paw even have a chance. The spiked chain hits AC32 on a natural 19 for 17 damage, and the paw hits AC27 (also a natural 19) for 11 more.
Round 5 of 7 on the Blink.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 water walking, deafened 2/4, confused 2/50 d100=88 ; Tuesday June 17th, 2008 11:43:21 PM
Val staggers around the battlefield, trying to carry the child to safety. She's not even sure where she's at or even if the child is alive. Val has to hope the child still lives.
ooc: Val is supposed to attack the nearest creature. She's holding the child. Her bow is on the ground though her warhammer hands on her belt. Does she throw down the child and draw the warhammer?
Bart ac 30 hp 71(hasted) d20+21=38 ; d20+21=25 ; d20+16=34 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+11=30 ; d20+11=18 ; d10+11=12 ; d10+11=15 ; d20+21=32 ; d10+11=14 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d10+11=18 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday June 18th, 2008 1:00:44 AM
Once more the hasted Bart attacks the Slaad, one time he must start bleeding, (hasted attack ac 32 for 14+a shock, Ac38 threat no crit ac 25 for 12+2 shock, ac 34 threat ac30 crit for 15+18+5 shock,miss ac 12)
Appolo Ac 30 HP25/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Invisible d20+15=22 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=21 ; d8=7 ; d8=7 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; Wednesday June 18th, 2008 8:56:45 PM
Appolo takes out his bow and fires 4 times atthe creature he was engaged with.He does this becuase he can't think of anything else to do.Things are bad.
Attack 22 29 29 21 Damage 7 7 1 3= 18
DM Kent d100=18 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+18=21 ; 3d6+5=11 ; Wednesday June 18th, 2008 10:30:29 PM
Malgant and Aztyr run away as fast and as far as they can.
Val feeling like she needs to attack something finds that her hands are full of this heavy limp burden and begins babbling.
Lorth tries to turn Tobaias and charge, but is unsuccessful at doing so and begins a momentary battle of wills with his steed.
Between Bart and Vauhwyt they manage to down Slaad 2.
Vorelle and Apollo send arrows streaking toward #1 and watch as two of Appolo's and all three of Vorelle's strike home.strike home.
The unhamred girls stands there shaking and crying.
**********
Death Slaad #1 goes on full attack mode on Vorelle it steps forward 5 feet, but only manages to connect with its second claw attack AC 24 for 11 points
deafened 3/4, confused 3/50, Bless, Light Fortification, AC 23, 68/82hp Malgant d100=57 ; Wednesday June 18th, 2008 11:21:32 PM
Malgant, once again addled by the death of the children contimues to run away.( 60 feet away from Slaad 2's corpse)
Bart ac 30 hp 71(hasted) d20+21=36 ; d10+11=15 ; d6=3 ; Thursday June 19th, 2008 1:10:44 AM
Bart makes a spring attack to the last slaad (ac36 for 15+3shock) (using a +2 weapon)
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 13/86]; Bless, Deafened, Confused d20+15=22 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d8+1=3 ; d8+1=9 ; Thursday June 19th, 2008 1:16:35 AM
Too confused to know how close to death she is right now, Vorelle knows only that she must attack the creature attacking her. She steps back and fires three more shots. [This time remembering the Bless bonus. Duh.]
[Hit AC 22; Hit AC 29 for 3 damage; Hit AC 29 for 9 damage]
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 57 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+7=25 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+11=13 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=14 ; d8+2=6 ; d100=58 ; d100=76 ; d100=79 ; d100=39 ; d100=48 ; d20+13=30 ; 5d6+3=21 ; d20+8=27 ; 5d6+3=17 ; d20+14=20 Thursday June 19th, 2008 7:45:46 AM
[OOC: Oh My Gosh! This whole battle, I forgot that Vauhwyt has a BAB of +6, and is entitled to TWO spiked chain swings , the second at -5! D'Oh!]
Vauhwyt is worried that the downed Froggie will regenerate or something. So she lashes out at that one with her armor spikes and paws. Then she takes a five foot step towards Vorelle and whips her spiked chain at its full extension at the remaining Froggie.
Attacks vs downed Froggie: Two paws hit AC25 and 24 ... that's AC29 and 28 including the +4 vs prone bonus ... and armor spikes hit AC13 ... a miss? Paw damages are 30 total, and armor spikes are 20 more.
BUT WAIT! BLINKING! Oh, it's okay ... 58, 76, and 79 means no misses due to blinking at the wrong time.
Then two whips with a spiked chain, FLANKING the Froggie with Vorelle: Two Blink Fail chances at 20% ... no misses there either, woot! First chain attack hits AC30 for 21, the next hits AC27 for 17 more.
"Wowsy!" shouts Vauhwyt, "The Dice Roller loves me today!"
Mookie caws, "What dice roller, Boss! Isn't that an Out Of Character statement?"
"Don't know what 'Out Of Character' means, old chum," replies Vauhwyt, "I'm talking about Wardd, the god of luck, who loves rolling dice up in his halls on the Moon!"
"Oh, riiiight! That's what you meant!" laughs Mookie.
"Now hush, you, and read me another cure scroll, if you please!" says Vauhwyt.
Mookie tries his best ... and fails with a roll of 20. He needed a 21.
"Sorry, Boss! Laughing too hard!"
Kathy - OOC Thursday June 19th, 2008 8:55:10 AM
Vorelle doesn't provide a flank; she is holding a bow. :)
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth d100=52 ; d100=42 ; Thursday June 19th, 2008 10:37:07 AM
Tobiasz decides he is terrified of the Slaad and fighting going on, so he turns around and runs away at full speed. (Move 240' away from the dead Slaad).
Lorth forgets who he is and drools on himself.
Deaf 3/4 Confused 3/4
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 57 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday June 19th, 2008 3:29:23 PM
OOC: Oh! If Vorelle is not flanking with Vauhwyt, then the hit vs AC27 is a miss against AC25! Because you can't threaten a space using a missile weapon! Vauhwyt only hits once!
Appolo Ac 30 HP25/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed d20+15=17 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=29 ; d8=8 ; d8=4 ; Thursday June 19th, 2008 7:51:51 PM
Appolo agian fire his bow becomes invisible"Vauhwyt get Vorrelle out of there!!"he yells as he does so.Hitting twice he thinks.
Attack 27 29 Damage 8 4=12
DM Kent d100=61 ; Thursday June 19th, 2008 10:44:27 PM
Vauhwyt, Vorelle, Apollo and Bart slice smash and pierce the remaining Slaad and it falls to the ground as the others continue to or begin to run away. The last girl finally realizes something is wrong and begins fleeing as fast as she can as well.
*******Combat over******
deafened 4/4, confused 4/50, Bless, Light Fortification, AC 26, 68/82hp Malgant Thursday June 19th, 2008 11:05:00 PM
OOC Not sure where I have run off to yet(since I have disappeared from the map), but the confusion will last 5 minutes. I am near a town. Bad things could happen. How we handlin that? Either Aztyr or I ran towards town, since we ran off in opposite directions( the Slaad was between us).
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 13/86]; Bless, Deafened, Confused d100=95 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+10=11 ; d8+1=4 ; d8+1=6 ; Friday June 20th, 2008 1:19:04 AM
Vorelle attacks the nearest person or creature.
[Not sure who or what that is, but she fires three shots. Hit AC 20 for 4 damage; Hit AC 21 for 6 damage. Third shot is a natural 1.]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=5 ; d100=63 ; 7d6=20 ; Friday June 20th, 2008 2:13:40 AM
(Deaf 4/4 Confused 4/50) Aztyr stops running, sees the Slaad go prone, but being so far away, she's not sure why, and is determined to see that it dosen't stand back up. (range is 340' away) She concentraits a moment and a fiery seed lands near the prone Slaad.
BOOM !!!
Everyone within 20 feet of the Slaad takes 20 points damage, Reflex save for half (DC 16)
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 water walking, deafened 3/4, confused 3/50 Friday June 20th, 2008 7:05:41 AM
Val holds the heavy limped burdon. The world is quiet though she's not sure if anything is as it seems. Everything just feels wrong. Val keeps walking back and forth, holding the heavy limp burdon.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 57 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+13=17 ; d20+9=24 ; Friday June 20th, 2008 11:38:29 AM
Vauhwyt's reflex save vs Aztyr's fire attack, and so does Mookie ... both save for no damage.
And also two arrows! But both of Vorelle's shots bounce off.
"HEY!" shouts Vauhwyt. "Watch out, you guys!"
Then she looks at the corpses. Are they naked? Clothed? Carrying any gear? Vauhwyt casts Detect Magic and concentrates.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth d100=7 ; d100=25 ; Friday June 20th, 2008 2:27:07 PM
Tobiasz decides he really does hate that Slaad and wants to attack it so he turns around and high tails it back to where he saw it last (run back 240' towards the battle)
Lorth still doesn't know who he is, he tries to count his fingers, 1... 2... 7... 23... 12... He decides he has 12 fingers.
Bart ac 30 hp 71(hasted) Friday June 20th, 2008 3:09:02 PM
Bart whistles, he guys the foes are dead dont run, come back so we can backtrack their tracks and see where the came from.
deafened 4/4, confused 4/50, Bless, Light Fortification, AC 26, 68/82hp Malgant d100=81 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=9 ; Friday June 20th, 2008 4:04:07 PM
Over 100 feet away from the Slaad now the rage Malgant feels at having failed to save the 2 children from the creatures hits him fully. He lashes out with his horns at anyone nearby.( hit ac 19 for 6 damage and ac 10 for 9 damage). he then falls to the ground, babbling unintelligibly .
Appolo Ac 30 HP25/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Friday June 20th, 2008 10:07:27 PM
Appolo realizes the opponents are dead and become visible.Then Aztyr unloads a fireball.Appolo is far enough away not to get hit but turns and looks at her."What are you doing.It's over!!" he yells the looks around at the others half his team seems to have los thier minds.
"Ok folks lets get it together and head back to the Inn.We need to rest up and reorganize.Vuaght bring Vorrell.Bart check on Lorth I'll go see what up with Val and some grab Malgants sword."
Appolo geads over to Valanthe"Come on Sunshine let's head back to town."
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 water walking, deafened 4/4, confused 4/50 Saturday June 21st, 2008 12:05:52 AM
Val keeps wandering aimlessly around the battle site holding the girl's limp body. The world still has the eerie silence that won't seem to go away. There's people around but she's not sure if they are friend or foe.
ooc: val's still deafened this round. Then she's confused for a good long time.
DM Kent d100=99 ; d10=4 ; d100=66 ; d12=4 ; d100=36 ; d6=2 ; d100=78 ; d100=78 ; d100=66 ; d100=97 ; Monday June 23rd, 2008 9:51:20 AM
Malgant rushes toward town, torn up about the death of the two children but not in control of his senses he lashes out at everything and anything in his path. Luckily most of the people who see him rampaging their way have the sense to get out of his way leaving only a couple of steer in his path which he promptly renders in to messy stew meet.
Vauhwyt, cursory search and detection of magic yeilds some friendly results as 6 beautiful rubies and an amulet that radiatdes a magical aura on one slaad and the other yeilds a sack full of jingly metal pieces and a headband that also ratiates a magical aura.
With the death of the Slaads the chaos running through your minds lessens considerably (now just Dazed) and you begin to realize your surroundings and the various voices that are calling out.
dazed, Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant d8+10=13 ; Monday June 23rd, 2008 4:50:41 PM
Sound begins to return, and Malgant is still not sure what happened. He notices that he is bloody, and tries to think back to how that happened. The river. Frogmen attacking two children. It starts to become clearer. He recalls being about to heal a battered Vorelle when the world exploded into chaos. Malgant turns and sprints back to the river as fast as his hooves will carry him. He sees his friends all still standing and alive, and Val holding the limp form of one of the children. He moves toward her, hoping to against hope that the child is merely stunned or unconscious. Once he gets to the center of the group of people he once again calls on Domi's power and sends a burst of healing power in all directions, radiating from him like light from the sun. He considers any townsfolk in the area to be allies so that any wounds they have sustained, either from the fight or from the moving of the dead animals from the river is healed( all in the area of effect are healed for 13 hitpoints). Malgant then starts looking around at his companions, looking for those who need more specific attention and healing.
Appolo Ac 30 HP33/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Monday June 23rd, 2008 5:12:10 PM
Appolo is happy to see Malgant come back,"Thanks.Oh and you'll probably need this."Having picked up Malgants sword after the battle,Appolo hand the Minotuar his swordIt's nearly as long as Appolo is tall."Shouldn't be dropping vaulable items like this with thieves and pirates lurking about."He says witha sly smile and friendly wink.
Turning and looking across the area Feeling better but stil hurt bad spittinga little blood"Ok big guy help me round the gang up and pay special attention to Vorell she's hurt bad I think she's the worse off."
Appolo the proceeds to gather his dazed and slightly deaf companions up and move them back to the Inn.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 26/86]; Bless, Dazed Monday June 23rd, 2008 6:03:15 PM
The sounds of the Wold come back to Vorelle with a sudden rush. Though the ambient after-battle noise is not loud, its return is enough to make Vorelle take a step back.
She looks down at her bow, then to the empty sheaths at her side, a puzzled frown on her face. She can't remember what became of her axes. She can't seem to think well at all.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Monday June 23rd, 2008 10:04:11 PM
Val sets the girl upon the ground, wiping a tear from her eye. She walked over and retrieved her dropped bow. How can she deserve to be on eof the dragons when she couldn't even save a child. Gargul's will be done, her soul is at peace. Val walks back to the girl, kneeling beside her. She softly recites Gargul's prayer for the departed.
dazed, Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant 3d8+10=20 ; 4d8+10=27 ; d8=6 ; 3d8+10=23 ; 2d8+10=19 ; Monday June 23rd, 2008 11:27:15 PM
Malgant chuckles at Appolo's jest and gratefully takes back his blade, quietly impresses that the man can even carry it without dragging it. As Appolo turns to round up the others, Malgant reaches out and touches him, and with a brief prayer, healing energy rushes from the Taur's hand into Appolo's ravaged body ( heal 20 damage). Malgant wants to go to Val, and comfort her, but from what Appolo said he can see that Vorelle was mauled even more severely after the world crashed down on Malgant. The Taur walks over to her, making sure he is walking loud enough so that she can hear him. He reaches out and touches her shoulder, sending another jolt of healing energy from his hand into Vorelle.( heal 33 damage) Noting that this is not enough to fully restore her, Malgant intones another, lesser prayer. ( heal 23 more damage). Once Appolo rounds up the others, Malgant again heals Appolo( heal 19 damage). He looks his other friends over and moves over to Val's side, putting an arm around her and holding her close while the group looks over the damage that the 2 frogs have caused.
OOC Spells expended on the character sheet, Vaught and Bart post me your HP so I can get you back in fighting shape )
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 57 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday June 24th, 2008 1:37:35 AM
Vauhwyt sets aside the magic stuff and makes sure everyone is okay.
"Can anyone track these monsters back?"
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Tuesday June 24th, 2008 2:25:51 AM
After another round of healing Appolo feels much better. He walks over to Vorelle.Looking her over,Appolo picks up her axes and hands them to her"Here you go my dear.I believe these are yours." Turning to Vauwyt"No we aren't tracking anything anywhere right now.We're heading back to the to rest heal and get organized.We don't fight and move like a team.Sooner or later that's going to get one or more of us killed."
Looking around once again"Ok everyone gather your things and pack it up we're heading back to the Inn.Now!!"Seeing Valanthe cry makes him angry and seeing her take comfort in someone else amkes it worse,"Move it people!!"
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 57 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday June 24th, 2008 7:46:55 AM
Vauhwyt shrugs and says, "OK." Looking around, she sees that the group is not that well off.
Mookie clucks, "Boss! Try not to always be thinking about treasure all the time! Show some compassion!"
Vauhwyt gapes at the bird, then says only, "Oh snap!"
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth d100=32 ; d100=49 ; Tuesday June 24th, 2008 7:52:52 AM
Lorth's senses come back to him and he dismounts Tobiasz and goes to retrieve his lance. He cleans it of quickly and fastens it back in place on Tobiasz. He then mounts back up and waits for all his friends to begin to move back towards town. Lorth glances at Appolo when he starts demanding things then pointedly ignores Appolo's him, leadership is won through deeds and earning respect, neither or which he has done.
DM Kent Tuesday June 24th, 2008 2:14:29 PM
After a bit of time the group reassembles by the river under the eyes of a number of citizens, none of which seem to want to come anywhere near you and move away as you approach.
No one tries to stop you or even says anything to you as you all make your way back to Acid.
As you all make your way back to the inn, there is a huge bloody pile of meat, horns and fur near the town square that several people are working on trying to salvage some meat from.
Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant Tuesday June 24th, 2008 4:55:06 PM
Standing at the riverside, Malgant looks down at the two children, who Val has peacefully laid out. " They will need to be taken to their home. Their family will miss them and should know how they died. Lorth, would you allow Tobiasz to help me to see them home?" Thinking this Malgant then looks down at his armor, and realizes he must be covered in gore from the cattle that were mauled in his confusion in the town. That will not do he realizes. His size is often imposing enough without being covered in blood. Steping away from the bodies, and the group, Malgant calls on Domi and creates a short downpour of water directly above himself, washing the majority of the gore from him. Looking up the bank, Malgant spies the other girl who was trying to fend off the Slaadi. He motions her to come closer, crouched down so as not to loom over her. He speaks softly to her, trying not to frighten her more than she might already be. " You called her your sister during the fight. Can you show me where you live, so that we can return your brother and sister to their home? My name is Malgant, and these are my friends." He says, naming each member of the group in turn." We tried as hard as we could to save them."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Tuesday June 24th, 2008 6:19:07 PM
Finally coming to her sences, Aztyr slowly walks back to the point of battle. She realizes she must have done something, because the shore line is scortched right over the corpse of the last Slaad, unless another person here... then she remembers seeing Malgant calling down a pillar of fire. Either way, it was bad.... She was embarrased and hung her head in shame.....
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 82/86] Tuesday June 24th, 2008 6:25:48 PM
Vorelle frowns, trying to think. She dropped her axes when the strange wave washed over her. Then she had stepped back and fired her bow. Then the creature had advanced....
With a sigh, Vorelle realizes that her axes are, in all likelihood, trapped beneath the bleeding corpse of Slaad #2. Squaring her shoulders determinedly, she moves forward and starts shoving the carcass. The axes are valuable; she can't just leave them there.
Appollo helps her, and she stammers her thanks. Then Maglant heals her, and she stammers thanks again, glad to be part of a team that works together so well.
Gathering her weapons, she makes her way back to town with the others. She sees that Val is upset, and remembering Appollo's and Maglant's kindness, Vorelle moves up to extend a little support of her own. Wordlessly, she squeezes Val's shoulder, letting the other woman know that she is not in this alone.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Tuesday June 24th, 2008 9:36:07 PM
Val remains kneeling on the ground next to the child. Everything else is unheard or ignored. First she leans into Malgant and tries not to cry. She fails and the tears start to flow. Then she turns and hugs Vorelle, crying into her shoulder. Never has she felt more worthless.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday June 25th, 2008 7:09:27 AM
Lorth dismounts and leads Tobiasz to Malgant. "Tobiasz will do what you ask.", he says, handing the reins to him. I will come with you also.
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed Wednesday June 25th, 2008 4:22:12 PM
Appolo leads the others back to the village with the dead children.He is apretty greusome sight covered blood mud sweat and grime.
Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant 2d8+10=18 ; d8=2 ; Wednesday June 25th, 2008 7:05:26 PM
Malgant gently lifts first one child, then the other and drapes them over Tobiasz' back while he waits for the other girl's response. Reaching into his haversack he pulls out the heavy, resistant cloak that he purchased two days ago when they stopped at the bazaar. He takes the cloak and places it over the teo bodies, shrouding them from view. Looking to the others to be sure they are ready, he prepares to lead Tobiasz where the girl says that the children live. Noticing Vauhwyt's condition as he passes her, he reaches out and with a short prayer, heals some of her wounds( CMW for 19 points).
OoC spells marked off.
DM Kent Wednesday June 25th, 2008 10:40:01 PM
The girl approaches you all tentatively as you call for her and nods her assent as Malgant asks his question.
As you make your way through town leading the bodies back to their family the other town folk make sure they stay out of your way and rarely even seem to look at you all.
The girl leads you just outside of town to the edge of the forest to a small cottage farm and then stands there staring as if afraid to go in.
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 Thursday June 26th, 2008 12:45:36 AM
"Hello." Val called out and walked toward the cottage. "There was an accident at the river. Some...creatures came out of the acidic water. I....I really don't know how to tell you...."
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Thursday June 26th, 2008 10:20:28 AM
Lorth follows Malgant and Tobiasz to the cottage. He waits patiently while his friends try to explain what happened. However Lorth does not appear upset, Gargul called these two home and if Lorth and his friends had not killed the slaads, who knows how many more sould Gargul would be welcoming today.
Vorelle [HP 82/86] Thursday June 26th, 2008 12:17:56 PM
At the cottage, Vorelle waits outside. She is awkward with strangers under the best of circumstances, and just now she is covered in blood--much of it her own. She's pretty sure she can bring nothing to the conversation.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday June 26th, 2008 1:15:45 PM
Aztyr followed along as well, she may not be as religious as her new friends, but she will support thier beliefs. She had already said a silent prayer while she was alone about what had happened.
Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant Thursday June 26th, 2008 5:55:15 PM
Val stepped forward to call the people from the house, and Malgant was more than willing to let her wxplain what had happened. He looked back at Lorth's calm demeanor and knew what the paladin was thinking, since they had seen this sort of thing together before. Just another day in the worship of Gargul for the paladin. Malgant remembered the last time he had to be the bearer of news of a loved one's death. When he returned the body of Itzal Jerse to his family he was met with a cold and stoic response from the head of the household, and as he left his ears were greeted with the wails of Itzal's mother. He hoped that this went better today, but had no expectations of that happening. Thinking back to the fight he tried to think of anything that he and his friends could have done to lead to a better outcome, an outcome where the children stood next to them instead of across Tobiasz' back. Try as he might he could not think of anything that would have made the outcome different. The spell that the frog had used was far reaching and battered those who were not chaotic in their outlook on life. The weaker the person, the more devastating the effect.
OOC Malgant stays 5 feet behind Val, ready to use interpose should grief overwhelm the parents to the point that they become violent, or that this is not all that it seems to be.
DM Kent Friday June 27th, 2008 5:28:11 PM
As Val, Malgant, Aztyr, and Lorth move forward to the cottage and call out their presence the girl hangs back beginning to tremble even more if that is possible.
As Val calls out as the group reaches the door there is an eerie quality to the stillness in the air and a sound that could be taken for a sob comes from within.
Vorelle spot DC 30
Val, Lorth, Malgant, Aztyr survival DC 21
Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant d20+3=21 ; Friday June 27th, 2008 5:48:53 PM
Already saddened by the task at hand, Malgant starts to feel uneasy about the child's fear of her own home. " Why are you trembling? This is your home is it not? With your family? The occasion is far from joyous, but you have survived a terrible ordeal today, yet you seem afraid to go home. Why?"
OOC did the impossible with this die roller....I made the DC...what do I win ? 8)
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 21 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d20+5=18 ; Friday June 27th, 2008 6:55:24 PM
Aztyr still is uncomfortable, and is just following the others, because it seems right to do so.
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Blessed d20+10=23 ; d20+8=21 ; Friday June 27th, 2008 8:20:10 PM
Appolo follows along.He notices the reaction of the villagers and then the fact that the lottle girl doesn't seem to wan to go home he finds that interesting.He looks the cottage over as the others approach the door.Standing at the ready just in case.
Spot 23 Listen 21
Vorelle [HP 82/86] d20+15=23 ; Saturday June 28th, 2008 4:29:00 AM
Vorelle frowns with concern at the girl's reaction. Vorelle herself remembers many times when she was reluctant to go home. When home is a place where they hit and yell, it's not always fun to go back there. Is that the case here? Vorelle resolves to keep her eyes open.
[Spot 23]
Val AC 26, HP 105/ 112 d20+7=27 ; Saturday June 28th, 2008 9:52:41 PM
Val expected a paniced mother or father to come running out of the house. Maybe she was being paranoid but something didn't feel right. Val removed her ghostly warhammer from her belt. She kept it low and behind her leg in case it was nothing. She walked forward approaching the door.
ooc: survival check 27
Light Fortification, AC 26, 82/82hp Malgant Sunday June 29th, 2008 8:58:43 AM
Val drawing a weapon makes Malgant wonder, what does she see. Regardless, Malgant drops Tobiasz's reins and follows Val. He isn't ready to draw a weapon out yet, but he isn't going to let her walk up there alone either.
Bart ac 30 hp 71 Sunday June 29th, 2008 4:57:24 PM
Bart waits for the others something bad has happend here i sense it i feel it, Bart sword apaers in his hand
(sorry for misting post had pc problems)
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Monday June 30th, 2008 7:36:16 AM
Lorth signals Tobiasz to stay put and strides towards the house, no weapons in hand, but shield on his arm. He continues through the front entranceway if no one stops him, and looks to see what is going on inside the house.
DM Kent 8d8=29 ; d6=4 ; Monday June 30th, 2008 10:04:27 AM
Malgant and Val both realize that underneath all the odors and smells they are carrying with them from their recent combat, there is a cloying scent of older death subtly emanating from somewhere close by.
Aztyr and Lorth join them at the door.
Another low moan-like sob is heard coming from inside the cottage.
Apollo, Bart and Vauhwyt move about half way to the door and watch the cottage, uneasy about something.
Vorelle wonders at the girl's reluctance at not wanting to go home, but sort of shrugs it off as she remembers her own unpleasant memories.
*************
Vorelle catches a motion from the corner of her eye and hears the girl say a little something and then suddenly finds her world going topsey turvey as she and then the others are hammered with a multicolored explosion of leaping and ricocheting energy.
Chaos Hammer -
Lawful creatures take 29 points damage and are slowed for 4 rounds (limited to 1 move or 1 standard action per round) - Will DC 18 for 1/2 damage (14 points) and no slowing
Neutral creatures take 14 points damage, but are not slowed - Will DC for 1/2 damage (7 points)
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth d20+8=10 ; Monday June 30th, 2008 2:52:01 PM
Lorth is hammered by the colorful lights and floating hammers, he stumbles back a bit, to get out of the area and recover. Then draws his sword... (move to 4I, south of Apollo)
(OOC: Slowed 1/4)
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 d20+7=9 ; Monday June 30th, 2008 3:56:10 PM
Val gets hit with the full effect of the chaos hammer. "I knew it. This whole place felt wrong. There's death here, old death. What was that anyway?" She asked referring to the chaos hammer.
ooc: will save 9
Righteous Might1/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 88/102hp Malgant d20+9=14 ; d20+9=27 ; Monday June 30th, 2008 5:02:50 PM
OOC Hero point used to reroll save. Malgant saves with a 27.
IC " THAT IS ENOUGH!!" Malgant had wondered many things coming out here. Why were they leaving the town proper? Why did the child hang back from her 'home'? What WAS that smell? It all came clear with the crashing forces of chaos slamming against him again. The child was a chaos beast as well, and it had watched them fight and knew how they would react. Also it was likely responsible for the other two children's deaths, directly or indirectly. Malgant summons a reserve of inner strength and shrugs off the slowing effect of the chaos blast. Drawing his greatsword and grinning as the flames wash over the blade, Malgant moves(off the map) to put the child between himself and Vorelle and he invokes the strongest of his domain prayers for the day. Domi's strength fills his body and he grows in size to become Huge (and threaten the little bastard). " Stop now and I won't kill you. Persist and perish. Choose frog."
OOC again I am large to begin with. I take up 4 squares with a 10 foot reach. I am now huge, taking up 9 squares and my reach increases to 15 feet. I am assuming I started in E/F 3/4. My final position will be G/H/I 0/-1/-2. Vorelle will have flanking and so will I. The child is also well within my threatened area for AoO since my final ending squares put me right next to it. All combat bonuses for the righteous might are figured in above, including the loss to AC from getting larger.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 76 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+13=32 ; Monday June 30th, 2008 11:34:05 PM
[OOC: Sorry for not posting. I have been really sick. Went to the emergency room last night. But at least it is NOT appendicitis!]
Completely ignoring the chaos effect, Vauhwyt casts Blink and then tumbles 20 feet forward into the house. Tumble Check 32. She looks around to see what is happening.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 75/86] d20+4=21 ; d20+16=32 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday July 1st, 2008 12:08:54 AM
Vorelle feels an odd shudder pass through her frame, leaving pain in its wake. She shakes off the worst effects, though, and looks back at the girl with a troubled frown.
She hears Maglant's challenge, hears him call her a "frog."
But she looks like a person. They can do that?
Almost without thinking, Vorelle pulls her handaxes. But she hesitates. What if the girl is just a girl? What if the real villain is invisible somewhere near her?
Poised for action, Vorelle is hesitant to strike first. She waits to see what the girl will do next.
[OOC: Ready an action to attack anyone taking a hostile action toward Vorelle or any of her friends. If her action is triggered, she hits AC 32 for 6 damage.]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=22 ; Tuesday July 1st, 2008 12:46:03 AM
Aztyr didn't know where that whatever it was came from, but she was gonna be ready, She snapped her fingers and cast Shield to help cover herself. She then looks around as Malgant suddenly grows huge and turns on the girl they were escorting.
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+9=28 ; Tuesday July 1st, 2008 5:25:11 PM
Bart sees the hammer but it doesnt affect him he runs forward guessing its comming from inside the house, it could be one of those slaads or a priest that is scared by so many fighters. STOP WE COME IN PEACE, knowing it looks a bit strange saying this with a sword in your hands running to the house
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Invisible Tuesday July 1st, 2008 6:44:21 PM
Appolo almost as soon as the attack takes place Appolo goes invisible,draws his weapons and moves toward the house right behind Bart.
Righteous Might1/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 88/102hp Malgant Tuesday July 1st, 2008 11:37:30 PM
Malgant saw Vorelle's hesitation and he understood it well. She didn't want to make a mistake and kill an innocent. Neither did Malgant. However he saw little chance that the "child" and the Frogs were unrelated. If he could get them to talk them they might find out something about what was going on here. How the Acid blight had started. How it might be ended.
DM Kent d20+5=24 ; d3=1 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+8=22 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=19 ; 2d8+4=13 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=15 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=12 ; Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 9:42:22 AM
(I do not have access to Bart's PC sheet on google docs or the Woldipedia)
Inside the House:
Vauhwyt, Bart and Apollo are met by a truly horrific scene as the entire inside of the hut looks like it has been used as a butcher shop. And there in the middle of the room in a pile of bodies and parts are four large red frog like creatures, who very obviously have just been interupted from their breakfast.
Pouncing forward the beast immediately go on the attack.
#1 and #2 leap to attack Vauhwyt but between the two of them only manage one hit with a set of claws AC 24 for 13 points - Fort save DC 17
#3 attacks Bart but misses all three times, though several of them came really close to tearing him to ribbons.
#4 leaps on Apollo but misses with all three attacks.
Malgant Val, Vorelle, Lorth and Aztyr, you now hear what can only be the sounds of battle coming from in the hut.
The girl eyes getting bigger anf wider as she sees Malgant's growth and threatening charge toward her, begins to shake and whimper like she is crying and moves toward Vorelle as if to be protected from the now huge ugly mean threatening Minotaur. "Don't let him hurt me mam, I don't want to die."
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 10:55:35 AM
Clearly hearing the fighting inside the hut, Lorth shouts, "Lead them outside where there is more room." He then slowly makes his way over to Tobiasz.
SLOWED: 2/4
Divine Powe 1/10,Righteous Might2/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 88/102hp Malgant d20+7=14 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+3=9 ; Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 7:13:57 PM
Malgant is still not convinced that the "child" is not a frog in disguise. Right next to Vorelle like it is now, whimpering and hiding it could just be getting in position to strike the Ranger. It still needed to be watched( spot 14, listen 9, sense motive 9). But there were more problems. Combat erupted inside the house and his friends were in need. Malgant shifted his huge frame toward the house while still watching the girl. " Back out past me, Ill keep them off you while you regroup." OOC Still think she is in on it, but the rolls don't support it. Malgant moves to F-G-H 4-3-2and casts Divine power on himself in anticipation of the others dragging the monsters out of the house. He still has plenty of reach to deal with the girl if she starts something.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 9:48:42 PM
Since Val is unsure about the nature of the girl, Val leaves her for later. She runs inside the hut to the battle she knows is taking place. "Alright what is going on?"
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 75/86] Wednesday July 2nd, 2008 10:56:33 PM
Vorelle isn't sure what's going on, but she's pretty sure she can't fight giant frog-things with the girl clinging to her like that.
"R-r-r-run," she tells the girl.
If she's bad, we can track her down later. If not...well, she'll doubtless come back once it's safe.
Hoping that the creatures can be lured out of the house, Vorelle sheathes her axes and pulls out her bow.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday July 3rd, 2008 2:52:04 AM
Aztyr can hear something going on, but blind casting a fireball is probably not escatly smart. She backs up 30 feet and prepares for whatever.
OOC: Liontaurs are 5x10 taking up 2 squares the long way)
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 63 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+13=29 ; d20+11=26 ; d100=9 ; d100=98 ; Thursday July 3rd, 2008 3:01:16 AM
Vauhwyt tumbles back the way she came out of the house. (Check 29). She casts a Shield spell and shouts, "Four Froggies inside! And it's a butcher's in there!
Fort Save 26.
Arcane Fail Chances for last round's Blink and this round's Shield: 9 and 98 = both a-ok! (whew)
Mookie says quietly, "Boss! Watch what you're calling a butcher shop! The "meat" in that shop is probably the kid's family!"
Vauhwyt gets very very quiet after that.
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Invisible d20+15=31 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=29 ; d20+15=31 ; d10+6=10 ; d8+6=11 ; d10+6=16 ; d8+6=11 ; Thursday July 3rd, 2008 11:24:30 AM
Appolo swing 4 times at the frog like creature,then sees Vauwyt retreat ou the door,but can't leave Baer in the house alone,so he falls back going on the defensive.As Valanthe comes in"Hey some one else get in here.We need some help.!!"He yells.
Attack 31 31 29 31 Damage 10 11 16 11=48
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+19=22 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+9=17 ; d10+11=20 ; d6=5 ; d10+11=19 ; d6=2 ; d10+11=19 ; d6=6 ; Thursday July 3rd, 2008 2:38:28 PM
Bart attacks his direct foe (ac 22 for 20+5 shock, ac 23 for 19+2 shock, ac 17 for 19+6 shock)
Divine Powe 1/10,Righteous Might2/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant Thursday July 3rd, 2008 4:28:50 PM
Malgant sigh's as the melee contingent fails to listen to reason. He then tries sarcasm. " Hi, 20 foot minotaur here, the door is a wee bit small. The horse won't fit either. Follow directions and BACK OUT THROUGH ME."
Malgant issues order and moves forward some still worried about the girl, Aztyr moves backwards and Lorth makes his way over to Tobias.
Vorelle tries to get the girl to run away and is rewarded by the flash of steel as a curved blade appears apparently out of nowhere slicing at her, missing once and once cutting into her side. AC 29 - 7 points and loss of 3 points constitution
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=84 ; 7d6=20 ; 7d6=18 ; Thursday July 3rd, 2008 7:27:05 PM
Aztyrstill backing off, (a half move) hears Vorelle yell in pain, and looks her way, seeing the blade and the girl wielding it, drops a firey seed where the effect will only catch the girl, leaving Vorelle just out of the effect. (the map is too small to list the spot).
Spells Cast, Fireball, Damage 20 reflex save for 1/2
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 d20+12=26 ; d20+18=20 ; d20+13=23 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+6=9 ; d8+6=13 ; Friday July 4th, 2008 7:40:36 AM
Her warhammer was enchanted for undead, not demon frog things but it was better than nothing. She shook off the chaos affect and moved toward a giant frog, smashing it with her hammer.
ooc: fort save 26, first attack hit ac 20 for 9. second attack hit ac 23 for 13. third attack miss.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 58/76, 3 Con damage] d20+14=34 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=12 ; 3d6+3=13 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=6 ; Friday July 4th, 2008 10:58:59 AM
The girl's strike is unexpected, and Vorelle can't keep back a little cry. Nausea roils through her as she feels some of her very life force ebb away.
She manages to recover herself, dropping her bow and pulling out her axes again to face this new threat.
[Drop bow and draw axes (both free actions); full attack. Hit AC 34 (natural 20, confirmed to AC 30) for 13 damage (assuming that is a critical hit). Hit AC 29 for 3 damage. Hit AC 15 for 4 damage. Hit AC 12 for 6 damage.]
Divine Powe 2/10,Righteous Might3/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant d20+16=18 ; d20+22=25 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+18=38 ; d20+18=24 ; 4d6+16=24 ; 4d6+16=30 ; 2d6+10=19 ; 2d6+10=19 ; d6=2 ; Friday July 4th, 2008 11:52:39 AM
( fort save 18) Malgant swears softly as his suspicions are confirmed and the girl lashes out at Vorelle. Thought becomes action as his huge sword becomes a blur of flaming steel arcing toward the little girl.
OOC 2 attacks with the greatsword and 1 with my horns .1st attack hits ac 25 for 24 damage +2 fire, 2nd attack rolled a 1 so disregard the damage roll. 3rd attack, with my horns Crits confirmed to ac 24. 19 damage if not a crit, 38 damage if it is a crit. Assuming Aztyr is still backing up( can't tell from post) I take a 5 foot step to end in H,I,J, 3,4,5
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+17=30 ; d20+12=17 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+17=28 ; d10+15=25 ; d6=2 ; d10+15=20 ; d6=6 ; d10+15=19 ; d6=2 ; d10+15=25 ; d6=6 ; Friday July 4th, 2008 3:26:11 PM
Seeing the good results bart attacks once more against his foes powerattack +2 (ac 30 for 25+ 2 shockm ac 17 for 20+6 ac 13 for 19 + 2 ( extra attack if #3 is dead cleave attack ac 28 for 25 +6)
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Invisible d20+15=32 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=27 ; d20+15=30 ; d8+6=14 ; d8+6=9 ; d10+6=9 ; Friday July 4th, 2008 6:00:54 PM
Appolo steps quickly forward swing his blades 4 times at his opponent.Connecting solidly as slices into the creature.He then steps back just as quickly going back on the defensive.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 63 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+11=27 ; d100=20 ; d20+14=18 ; Saturday July 5th, 2008 8:49:22 AM
Fort Save: 27
Vauhwyt arrives on the scene just in time to see a curved blade come out of nowhere and slice Vorelle. Was it the girl who attacked Vorelle? Is the girl just a glamor? Well, if this fireball does not drop her, then the girl is a foe. If the fireball does drop the girl, then maybe she was an innocent killed by us?
Deciding to play it safe for now, she casts Alter Self on Mookie, turning him into a monkey. [Spell fail chance is 20% 0 a-ok] Mookie then takes out a scroll and tries to cure Vauhwyt. [UMD 18] Nope. No cure this round.
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth d20+16=18 ; Monday July 7th, 2008 7:53:17 AM
Lorth mounts Tobiasz as quickly as he can. (free action mount DC: 18 failed, so it takes a move action) After mounting, he grabs his lance and turns Tobiasz towards the girl attacking Vorelle.
Slowed: 3/4
Divine Powe 2/10,Righteous Might3/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant Monday July 7th, 2008 11:15:44 PM
Malgant wanted to step back to the house and be sue that Val was alright, but he couldn't fit inside and apparently someone in this town had been an expert builder because it looked like it would take far more time than he had to breach the wall. That left him the child to deal with. OOC Interpose target selected as Vorelle
Bart ac 30 hp 71 Tuesday July 8th, 2008 12:38:57 PM
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DM Kent d20+8=15 ; d20+13=22 d20+10=27 d20+10=29 d20+10=27 d20+8=28 6d8(6+7+1+4+7+7)+12=44 d4+2=5 d20+10=25 d20+10=12 d20+8=17 d20+14=31 d20+14=24 d20+12=26 2d6(6+6)+8=20 d6=3 Tuesday July 8th, 2008 4:49:04 PM (OOC: I need Fort sves from Bart and Apollo from last round in order to finish this post)
Aztyr lets fly with her fireball and while the Girl didn't seem to get out of the way of the blast, she is showing some singe marks.
Val leaps to the fray pummeling Slaad 3 twice.
Bart managing to avoid being stunned (I rolled for you, this time)Bart continues his assault and drops #s and #4, While Apollo stands slack jawed and stunned.
*********
Slaad #2 seeing a stunned foe takes a five foot step and attacks Apollo (-2 Ac and no dex bonus) Connecting with both claws and bite once critically AC 27. AC 29/27, AC 28 for 49 points and Fort save DC 17 inside map
#1 barely misses Vall with its first attack but is distracted by flying slaad parts and misses badly with its last two attacks.
Vorelle turns and draws her axes and trying to ignore the fact that by all apearances a 13 year old girl is attacking her wields her axes to some effect, connecting twice.
Malgant seeing his worst fears confimed also attacks the little girl cutting into her and finishing his attack off with a gore.
Lorth manages to get mounted still mving slowly.
Vauhwyt steps back out of the hut to bedlam out here as well. ******
The girl shrieks out loud as she is hit and hit hard, eliminating any thought that she is human as the sound is one that could never be replicated but a human voice and strikes out again at Vorelle connecting with two sword strikes and a bite. Acs 31, 21 & 26 for 20 points and a loss of 3 more points of constitution.
Appolo Ac 30 HP72/88 Hasted Boots of Speed Invisible d20+6=9 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=11 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 5:07:33 PM
Appol is stunned and dazed he seems to stop moving.
OOC Sorry missed the fort save.Please ignore the first two rolls Mistakes Thanks.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=26 ; 4d4+4=11 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 6:49:53 PM
Aztyr STILL backs off a half move. (the MAP is too small, i've moved back the last 2 rounds and still haven't moved on the map, 3 rounds of moving including this round) She points her finger at the girl/whatever it is and unleashes a stream of magic missiles at her/it.
Spells Cast, Magic Missile 4 missiles damage total 11
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 8/56, 6 Con damage] d20+14=23 ; d20+14=19 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 9:47:08 PM
[OOC: AC 21 wouldn't have hit Vorelle, but the die roller is showing a 24, which would have hit, so I'll assume you mis-typed. :) ]
Vorelle is feeling light-headed now, as her vitality and lifeblood seem to be draining away together. She redoubles her attack with furious desparation.
[Hit AC 23 for 4 damage; hit AC 19 for 7 damage; hit AC 13; hit AC 22 for 4 damage.]
edited to revise hit point total--Kathy
Divine Powe 3/10,Righteous Might4/10, Light Fortification,D/R 5/evil, AC 29, 98/102hp Malgant d20+22=33 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+18=20 ; 4d6+16=36 ; 4d6+16=22 ; 3d6+10=18 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday July 8th, 2008 11:16:41 PM
( note that I am 5 feet further south than the map shows) Malgant steps in front of Vorelle taking the first hit from the creature in a child's body( how does that change the effects on Vorelle? I have Damage reduction 5/evil and light fortification, what happens to me?). He then launches another series of attacks at the child( hit ac 33 for 36+5 fire, ac 28 for 22+4 fire, ac20 for 18 gore). Malgant also continues to move toward the south, remaining near Vorelle and offering as much protection as he can (once again designating Vorelle as his interpose target). " THAT is NOT human Lorth. Help me help Vorelle."
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth d20+16=18 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 8:04:57 AM
Lorth hears Malgant call for help and spurs Tobiasz into a charge. He levels his lance at the girl attacking Vorelle. (Spirited charge with lance hit AC: 18 a miss, move to I1, next to Vorelle.) As he closes in on the girl his lance goes wide and he misses. He then stops Tobiasz and wheels around.
Slowed 4/4
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 d20+18=37 ; d20+18=31 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+8=9 ; d8+6=11 ; d8+6=10 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 12:52:07 PM
Val keeps focused on Slaad #1. Her ghostly warhammer isn't that affective but its the best she has right now. Val keeps bashing the demon frog hoping it will just make it easy on her and die.
"How many of these demon frogs are there?" Val said befure cursing like a sailor.
ooc: ignore second +18 to hit roll. Accidental click. Hit ac 37 for 11. Hit ac 24 for 10, miss ac 9.
Bart ac 30 hp 71 d20+19=37 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+9=25 ; d10+11=20 ; d10+11=19 ; d6=3 ; d10+11=20 ; d6=6 ; d10+11=18 ; d6=4 ; d20+19=20 ; d10+11=21 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 12:52:42 PM
Bart attacks Slaad 2 hoping he kills it before it does more dammage to Appolo. Bat does his best and hit him hard (threat ac crit ac 37 for 20+19+3 shock, ac 29 for 20+6 shock, ac 25 for 18+4 shock (total 90 dam) (just in case a cleaveattack on slaad 1 if slaad 2 is dead ac 20 for 21+2 shock
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 63 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+13=31 ; d100=99 ; d20+16=22 ; 5d6+3=12 ; d20+14=18 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 2:39:58 PM
Vauhwyt tumbles to J2 (Tumble 31) and then attacks with her spiked chain. Her miss chance due to blink is 99 -- no prob. Her attack at +2 flanking and +2 blinking, hits AC22 for 12 damage (includes a sneak attack).
Vauhwyt has a miss chance of 50% due to blinking.
Mookie tries to cure his master: an 18 is another UMD failure.
DM Kent d2=1 ; Wednesday July 9th, 2008 10:28:38 PM
Malgant intercepts the last first attack on Vorelle causing him 12 (7 after DR) points damage and a loss of 3 points of constitution. (which gives Vorelle 12 points and 3 con points back)
Between Aztyr's missiles, Vauhwyt's chain, Vorelle's axes and Malgant's blade the petite girl falls and turns into a grey frog creature right before their eyes.
Between Bart and Val the final two Red Slaad in the cottage fall.
Apollo stands and watches rubbing his side where the last claw attack got him. (still need the Fort roll from last round, DC17)
Combat over.
Vorelle [AC 24; HP 40/76, 3 Con damage] Thursday July 10th, 2008 12:36:47 AM
Vorelle sinks to the ground, exhausted, gasping for breath.
"D-d-do you th-think there are m-m-m-more of them?" she asks.
After a moment, she adds: "Ow."
Bart ac 30 hp 71 Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:11:20 AM
Bart are u ok Apollo, i better check the others i thought i was hearing combat there too, Bart rushes back outside, seeing that they had there fight there too, are u ok guys?
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth Thursday July 10th, 2008 7:23:14 AM
Lorth dismounts his horse and touches Vorelle lightly on the shoulder. "Gargul, aid my tired friend", he says reverently. (Lay on hands: 36 points, on Vorelle)
Appolo OOC Thursday July 10th, 2008 11:56:37 AM
Rolled two fortitude saves and missed both of them.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Thursday July 10th, 2008 12:28:58 PM
Val crouches down next to Vorelle. She puts one of Vorelle's arms over her shoulder and helps her to her feet. "Let's head back to the inn. You need to get off your feet and a good, well a meal will surely help."
Appolo ac 30 Hp70/88 Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:38:59 PM
Appolo stumbles out of the hut looking miserable with confused stunned look on his face.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday July 10th, 2008 1:57:50 PM
As the girl drops and turns into a frog creature that's dead, Aztyr closes back in to be with the rest of the group. "Do you think that's the last of them? Or do you think they are part of the larger problem?" She then begins to wonder how the people back in town will react...
Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d8+5=8 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=11 ; 2d8+10=19 ; 2d8+10=16 ; 3d8+10=25 ; 4d8+10=22 ; Thursday July 10th, 2008 4:46:22 PM
Malgant doesn't feel the effects of the frog's attack for several minutes since he is still filled with Domi's righteous fury . When it does effect him though it makes him tired and in great need of rest. Malgant nods a weary thanks to Lorth as the paladin heals Vorelle. addressing both Aztyr and Vorelle's question Malgant says. " I was beginning to wonder that myself. Do the townsfolk KNOW that these frog men live among them? This one watched us slaughter, barely, its companions without lifting a finger. These are not from this plane, are they? Does anyone know what they are or where they come from? Some plane of Chaos I would dare say. Do they normally travel in such large groups? We need to look around for any signs that there may be more of them before we rest Val. I don't want them catching any of us alone. Come to me and let Domi heal your wounds. OOC 2 CLW on Appolo for a total of 15 healing 3 CLW on Vauhwyt for a total of 26 healing 1 CMW on Val for 19 healing 1 CMW on Malgant for 16 healing 1 CSW on Lorth for 25 healing 1 CCW on Bart for 22 healing... Bart I can not see your character sheet and have no clue of your max hp I seem to remember them being over 100 though so I know you are hurt
The priest is now officially closed as I am OUT of spells. do not do anything foolish, I can not in any way help you. Thank you, and good night.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 11th, 2008 7:47:25 AM
Vauhwyt thanks Malgant. "We are lucky to have you in the group."
She wonders how to find out more. She wishes she had grappled a froggie so that they could question it.
DM Kent Friday July 11th, 2008 8:04:40 AM
An hour passes as the group collaspses on the ground outside of the cottage while malgant uses spell after spell to heal them as best he can. Both he and Vorelle are still feeling a bit week (dont forget lost con points and their associated HPs, are not healed back by cure spells)
Some discussion is held on whether the town folk knew about the Slaad, where they came from and what they have to do, if anything, the acid problem in the lake.
Val suggests heading back to the inn.
The cottage and the deed Slaad's sword out side still remain to be disovered and played with by children.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+7=15 ; d20=5 ; Friday July 11th, 2008 3:28:29 PM
Malgant finishes healing his friends and smiles his appreciation at Vauhwyt. he looks to the house, which he has not yet seen the inside of and starts walking inside. "The house needs to be searched and the occupants accounted for to the town. There might be some clues as to how long these frogs have been here preying on this town. Vorelle, you might want to keep an eye on that blade and have either Bart or Appolo carefully wrap it up. It sapped both of our vitality, and I am not so sue that it will be well disposed to someone with my rigid moral standing. It could well be more dangerous than just a sharp blade." Malgant then moves inside to have a look around and try to find the names of the people carved up inside.
OOC 15 spot check 5 search roll...I love this die roller
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=79 ; d20=10 ; Friday July 11th, 2008 3:46:56 PM
Aztyr speaks up, "Let me do something before you wrap that up, or I can do it, then wrap it up." She walks near the sword, and closes her eyes. She begins a short incantation, then as she snaps her fingers, her normaly amber eyes snap back open. She stares at the sword, and tried to descern if theres a aura, and if there is, the number and what types of aruas. After the spell wears off, she asks, "Want me to wrap this up now?"
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+11=12 ; d20+15=23 ; Saturday July 12th, 2008 2:21:55 AM
[OOC: I lowered Vorelle's hit point total when she took Con damage; 76 is her "new" maximum. Question: if she recovers any of the Con damage, does she also recover the associated hit points? Or do those need to be healed separately?]
Kent: When/If she recovers her lost con points her hit pioints return with them.
Never the most outgoing or coherent person, Vorelle becomes positively backward and tongue-tied in the presence of the handsome Lorth. By the time his little prayer is over, her wounds are healed, and her face is beet-red.
"unkh," she says by way of thanks.
She gladly lets Aztyr handle the dangerous blade, and instead goes with Maglant to examine the interior of the house. In particular, she is interested in trying to find tracks, either inside the building or out in the yard, which might yield some clue about where these frog-creatures came from.
[Search (to find tracks) 12 (natural 1); Survival (to learn anything about tracks which other people may find, since clearly Vorelle won't be finding her own feet) 23 (25 if this is an "aboveground natural environment")]
AC 23 HP 111/82 Lorth Saturday July 12th, 2008 9:39:32 AM
Lorth smiles at Vorelle, then moves to Tobiasz and stows his lance. He then leads Tobiasz near Aztyr while she tries to ascertain the properties of the sword.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Saturday July 12th, 2008 9:40:41 AM
(OOC: forgot to update lorth's hps. Should be 107)
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Saturday July 12th, 2008 7:59:09 PM
Appolo looks exhuasted,but feels better after Malgant heals him up alittle"Ok folks.Everyone still standing good.Let's burn this place and go get some rest."Appolo gets atorch and looks around for some flamamble liquid.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Saturday July 12th, 2008 10:37:10 PM
Val exchanges her warhammer for her bow. She draws an arrow and keeps it rested against the bowstring for a quick pull and shoot.
"Instead of burning this place can we sanctify it or something? Remove the evil to prevent any more of these demon frogs from showing?"
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Saturday July 12th, 2008 11:28:32 PM
Appolo looks at Valanthe"Come on Val you're a Pirate you no the best way to cleanse some things is to burn it.Remeber when we cleansed the catherdral of g'aal.Now that was fun.Let's burn this place the bodies and the whole shooten match."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Sunday July 13th, 2008 12:44:11 PM
"Did anyone actually search the house?" Vauhwyt will do so, taking 20 in the attempt.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Monday July 14th, 2008 1:06:41 AM
I dont know where they come from Malgant, i know they are a threat. If they are drom another plane maybe we have to find the portal and close it.
Appollo why do you want to burn this farm, it is a well build farm maybe someone else can use it. I see no reason to burn it
DM Kent d100=77 ; d100=46 ; Monday July 14th, 2008 8:33:42 PM
Aztyr does her thing and gets a definite strong reading of necromancy from the sword, and an aura for a moderate enchantment (+2).
Vauhwyt, Vorelle and Malgant make their way back into the cottage for a search of the premises and find a plethora of bones and shredded clothing, at least 8 people and possibly more were killed and probably eaten in the cottage. It is also fairly obvious that no more than 4 people ever lived here at any one time.
A few things of interest are found on a table at the back of the cottage. A bag full of silvery coins, slightly larger than silver pieces is sitting on a peculiar nearly circular concave black disc. A wand, and a quiver of arrows lay on either side of the disk, and a 30 foot coil of hempen rope is looped around all of that. Leaning up against the wall is an 8 foot long mallet.
Experience: Scene 4 - 1550
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Monday July 14th, 2008 10:33:30 PM
"A n-n-nest of some k-k-kind?" Vorelle hazards. Her face is pensive as she looks at the bones of the unfortunate victims.
"D-d-do they have a p-p-priest here?" she adds, thinking of burial services.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 14th, 2008 11:15:59 PM
Catching the drift of Vorelle's words Malgant says, " If not I could lay them to rest. There are the children to think of as well. Vauhwyt, Aztyr what do you make of the things on the table. The coins and disc make me wary. If we are going to take the bones to their church, we should find something to wrap them in." Malgant casts around for a blanket or something similar to wrap the bones in.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=14 ; d100=13 ; d100=19 ; d100=6 ; d100=57 ; Tuesday July 15th, 2008 12:56:18 AM
Aztyr carefully wraps the blade before she picks it up, and heads for the house when she hears Malgant ask about the stuff on the table. "Just a sec, let me recast detect magic" She starts two times, and as it fails she curses softly in Tauric. On the third casting her eyes change from amber to the deepest black and she looks over at the table, She will expend time studying the stuff, and before the spell ends, will glance around the room for any other magic sources.
(ignore the last 2 rolls, mouse stuck and i was irritated and hit button)
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 1:50:55 AM
"One thing is clear, the townsfolk know more about whats going on than they are willing to tell. We have to get somebody to talk to us."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 2:10:04 AM
Bart goes back into the house and sees what the others have found. We keep the money for now after we got some more explonation we hand it over to help these people. I guess some of that stuff is magic, maybe we can use it. I will get a blanket to cary the bones
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Tuesday July 15th, 2008 7:15:20 AM
Lorth waits outside with Tobiasz, he has no interest in seeing mutilated corpses. He thought Apollos idea of burning down the farm was a good one, who would want to live here in the future anyway? , he thinks.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 6:13:07 PM
Appolo goes back into the house"See what i mean,they've been sluaghtering people here.SO I stil say take what find that has some value and burn this place.I'm no holy man but this place is evil and has been for some time.OH and we keep everything as payment for our services.""
DM Kent Tuesday July 15th, 2008 10:03:29 PM
There are plenty of linens to be found should bones need/want to be collected.
Aztyrs final casting sheds some light on the items on and near the table.
wand - moderate conjuration big hammer - strong evocation Arrows - strong evocation coins - none disc - the aura nearly blinds Aztyr and she can get no fix on it.
Val AC 26, HP 91/ 112 Tuesday July 15th, 2008 10:57:10 PM
"Does anybody see anything in here that can maybe identify these demon frogs? Were they part of a larger group? Maybe a dark god they worship. Anything that can tell us their purpose here?"
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 15th, 2008 11:14:25 PM
Malgant gets down to the grim task of collecting the bones. Aztyr seems to be concentrating on the things on the table so he does not disturb her. If the separate bodies are identifiable he will sort them and wrap them separately.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Wednesday July 16th, 2008 2:44:57 AM
Why burn it? It is still a good house someone can use , maybe we can use it as a base. And the money we can save and decide later what we do with it, maybe help the townsfolk, or bribe them with it to talk to us and tell us more about these frogs.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Wednesday July 16th, 2008 7:18:52 AM
Lorth moves into the house... "I'm with Apollo, townsfolk are a superstitious lot, with all the evil that has gone on in this house, none of them will want to live here, and if they do, I'd be suspect of their motives." After speaking he finds a clean spot on the floor, sits down, closes his eyes and touches his temple. In his mind he searches about the house looking for the taint of evil, especially in the new found items. (Detect evil, concentrating on auras)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Wednesday July 16th, 2008 9:05:25 AM
Quietly, Vorelle begins gathering remains.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 16th, 2008 11:13:54 AM
Vauhwyt helps Vorelle. If any are too big to move easily, she shrinks it down with her last Shrink Item spell of the day and stows it with the other shrunken corpse she took from the other fight.
Seeing that these innocent people here have been killed so wantonly makes Vauhwyt mad. She takes several tokens from the froggies -- blood, bone, tooth. Those may help her kill others of the same tribe.
She thinks a bit, and then decides to say a special prayer. "Great Lady of Vengeance, please help me find others who have been hurt by these creatures." She casts Detect Victim, a special Avenger spell, to find other victims of the froggies.
She also uses her Grim Spirit Sense ability to see if there are any discorporate souls still in this area. She would not be surprised to find the spirits of the dead still lingering in this butcher shop.
After casting Detect Magic, Vauhwyt says softly to Vorelle, "I wish Theo were here to look at this magic disk."
Then she asks Aztyr if there is anything more to be learned from these magic items. "They are beyond my abilities to analyze."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 16th, 2008 3:22:45 PM
As the spell wears off, Aztyr blinks a few times, and yakes a couple moments to reorient herself. "Well, some of these are magical. That wand is, it's conjuration magic, the most common is like what Mookie is always waving around. The Hammer and arrows are fairly strong in evocation, but then again alot of magical weapons are the same there too. The coins are non magical. But I simply refuse to touch that disc, or whatever it is. It so powerfully magical that I'm still seeing spots in my vision." Satasified with her job, she exits the house, leaving the others to do what they will do. Having not killed any of the frog things in solo combat, she doesen't bother to collect a totem and is just as happy to get a little distand from the carnage in the house.
Spells in effect : none (assuming its been longer than 7 minutes)
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 16th, 2008 4:25:04 PM
" Burning the house without clear reason to would be arson in almost any place I have traveled. Unless the authorities here tell us to do so I will not help you with it. People are superstitious, and as Bart says may not want to return here. That being the case we may want to think over his idea of operating from here while we are in this area. I too think that the town may know more than they let on, but all we can do is stay on guard and observe. We could try and ask questions but if they are hiding something that may bring us more trouble than the answers we get." turning to Aztyr, Malgant continues before she leaves the house. "THAT powerful? could the disk be a gateway that these things are using to come here? if you were to study it would you be able to figure that out?"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday July 16th, 2008 10:21:18 PM
"It's a good theory but until we get that thing to the catacombs we won't really know. Maybe we should let the villagers decide what to do with this place. Not that I think anybody would want to live here."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Thursday July 17th, 2008 2:45:30 AM
I think its safe for me to pick up that disk, i wasnt suffering from some spells that u where affected by. If u want to nurn the house down ok with me, but i was thinking to use it as a base for us while we are in this area
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Thursday July 17th, 2008 11:05:06 AM
Appolo looks around"Well I for one have no wish to stay here.Burning this evil place ot the ground would be best in my opionon,but do as you think best I'm heading back to the INn.Get cleaned up eat and rest."
DM Kent Thursday July 17th, 2008 2:16:36 PM Those with ranks in Knowledge Arcana AND whom are looking at the black disc need to roll DC22 Highlight to display spoiler: { You are almost positive that the disc is a single scale from a Black dragon.}
There is discussion of burning the cottage down and of trying to figure out what those frog like creatures were and even if they were of the same species as it seems there were at least three different sizes and colors of the beasts.
Lorth sits and detects for evil but other than just a light touch associated with the sword that radiates necromancy there is nothing evil or tainted with evil inthe immediate area.
Vorelle, Vauhwyt and Malgant start gathering bones and other than adult vs large and occasional pelvic bone there is really no way of putting the skeletons back in order. they do eventually find 10 skulls, 6 of which are definitely smaller than the others.
Vauhwyt collects a few froggy pieces parts and searches for any who are looking for vengence against the Slaad but surprisingly finds none. There are however 4 very angry spirits hanging around.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20-1=6 ; d20+4=17 ; Thursday July 17th, 2008 4:02:03 PM
[OOC: OOO! Those two ranks in Know Arcana may come in handy at last!]
Mookie and Vauhwyt take a closer look at that disk. Mookie tries to help his Mistress. Maybe he read something over her shoulder in some old tome that might apply.
Mookie's K.A. check at a net -1 to hit a 10 and Aid Another ... a 6 is no help at all.
Vauhwyt's check, at a net +4, is a 17. Not good enough!
Vauhwyt tells the party that she sees four angry spirits nearby. Does she think they are the spirits of the newly slain froggies? Or of their victims? If they are within 60 feet, then the Grim Avenger can actually see them. If they are farther away, maybe she can get close enough to get a look.
She calls out to the spirits -- "Come here, souls of the dead, and speak with me!" Unfortunately, she has not yet trained fully in Gargul's arts, and she can neither guarantee comprehension nor command obedience. And her voice may not carry into the Realm of Shadows, even tough she can see into it.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light FortificationAC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 17th, 2008 9:32:09 PM
Malgant cannot see the spirits that Vauhwyt is talking about, but the thought makes him uneasy. He was not directly responsible, in fact not responsible at all for the deaths that occurred in this house at the hands of the frogs, yet he will probably have nightmares about them anyway. Most of them were children for Domi's sake! " If they are the spirits of the recently departed frogs wish them swiftly to hell Vauhwyt. Killing children is the work of cowards and they should suffer a cowards torment in the afterlife."
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Thursday July 17th, 2008 10:16:45 PM
Seeing that there is no way to sort them out, Vorelle helps gather the bones gently into one pile. They will have to be buried together. She hopes that the gods--and the souls of the departed--will be all right with that.
She rarely pays attention to Vauhwyt when the liontaur gets going with her spellcasting. But now she says something that makes Vorelle look at her friend with alarm. Can Vauhwyt really see---? Is she really talking to---?
"Gh-gh-ghosts?" Vorelle whispers aloud.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Friday July 18th, 2008 8:09:29 AM
"There's no need to worry Vorelle. I'm sure Vauhwyt knows what she's doing. Now don't push yourself. Were going to need you strong in case we find more trouble."
"That goes the same for you," Val says and walks over toward Malgant. She steps on his foot to get his attention since he was so much bigger than she was. "You take it easy too. Don't go overdoing it or you'll answer to me later."
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Friday July 18th, 2008 9:22:30 AM
Lorth stands up, "I sense no evil from the disk, just a slight aura from the sword we just picked up."
Then turning to Vauhwyt, "If it wouldn't be much trouble and these spirits are some of these dead", he motions to the pile of bones, "can you ask them what kind of burial they would prefer, would a mass grave outside, nearby, with prayers to Gargul see them on their way?"
None of this talk or the gruesome remains seem to bother Lorth in the slightest. "Death is part of life", he says more to himself than anyone else, "We do what we can to stave it, then deal with it when it happens."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Friday July 18th, 2008 2:28:41 PM
Well take the valuables and burn it down then, i still think we cun turn it into our base, but if u dont like it burn it
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Friday July 18th, 2008 4:48:49 PM
Amused as Val steps on his hoof to try and get his attention, Malgant listens to her and nods, continuing to gently lay the bones out on the blanket since they can not be sorted. " This won't wind me Val, however I strongly suggest we avoid any more trouble that can not be handled with a few words. I have used the prayers Domi granted me only a bit more than an hour ago. I doubt I could heal much more than a scratch right now, leaving me as a large meatshield if it comes to blows. The evil you sense Lorth is likely the spell that has sapped Vorelle's and my strength. Though usually not malevolent, it sometimes loks that way. The spell simply does what it was designed to do, damage the life force of the target."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Friday July 18th, 2008 5:16:25 PM
Aztyr having wrapped the sword up, slips it into her pack, knowing she can retrieve it at a moments notice. She over heard Malgant's comment about being out of prayers and did a self evaluation, and decided she was low, but not out herself. She goes over to the girl/frog's body, grabs a leg and starts dragging it towards the house. If they were going to burn it, they may as well include this thing too...
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 18th, 2008 5:43:40 PM
The liontaur nods to Lorth but waits to see if there is any response before she speaks again. Her own suspicion is that these are froggy spirits headed to the afterlife. After all, they died just moments ago.
DM Kent Friday July 18th, 2008 6:56:55 PM
Vauhwyt is sure that the spirits she sees are those of 4 adult victims they don't seem to want to approach her.
And the concensus seems to be that the building should be burned.
The bones are all collected and wrapped neatly into some of the bed linens.
Voelle is a bit uneasy at Vauhwyt's conversing with the spirits.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Friday July 18th, 2008 8:30:21 PM
Once Lorht confirms that there is very little evil in the house Appolo says"Ok folks let's get moving.I"ll take the Black Disc,You guys grab up everything else." Appolo then finds some bed linen and wraps the Black Disc in it,stufs it in his pack.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Saturday July 19th, 2008 11:32:04 AM
Val looks angry as Mal looks amused. She pokes him in the chest with her finger, which was quite a sight considering the differences in their height. "Don't even think about acting as a meat shield. Just wait until I get you alone later. Were going to talk about this."
Val gets her bow ready and when the signal is given, fires off a couple flaming arrows to ignite the hut.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+15=29 ; Sunday July 20th, 2008 11:04:07 AM
As she leaves the house for the last time, Vorelle takes a quick look around, to see if she can see anything that may have been overlooked. [Spot 29]
Then she joins the others outside, standing guard over the sad little bundle of mingled bones.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Sunday July 20th, 2008 11:27:01 PM
Malgant catches Val's hand and pulls her into an embrace. " Look, I am not going anywhere." he says tenderly. " Relax, we just need to get these people cared for and then we can all sit down and figure out what happened here today, ok?" Then he says to the others, " I still don't think burning the place is a good idea. we may find out that we need to come back here to look for something we missed."
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Monday July 21st, 2008 7:35:49 AM
After leaving the house Lorth turns to it and says a prayer to Gargul for the departed souls. "Gargul accept these tortured souls into your embrace and speed them onto the river." With that he turns, mounts up and is ready to go.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 21st, 2008 4:12:35 PM
When they are ready to go, Malgant gently picks up the bundle of bones and the wraped bodies of the 2 children from the riverside ( we had the linens to use to wrap them) and proceeds into town with the others, looking for the temple.
DM Kent Monday July 21st, 2008 5:55:34 PM
The walk back to town is a solemn one as each of our heroes is lost in their own thoughts for much of the way. All to soon, they are back in the middle of town, or are they as they look around and see absolutely no one out in the strrets, market, near the well, in a window or visible anywhere. Three blocks down from the inn is what appears to be a fairly large and generic temple, which in this town probably serves several different Woldian gods.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday July 21st, 2008 6:05:01 PM
Vauhwyt does not force the issue with the spirits, especially seeing as (a) her spell did not identify them as victims who seek revenge (but then what are they angry about, she wonders) and (b) frankly, it will take some training before she has the ability to compel spirits anyway.
She reassures Vorelle. "Yeah, it's a weird ability. But no weirder than throwing fireballs or shrinking stuff, really."
Mookie caws, "Who am I? Who am I?" ... "I see dead people."
[OOC: and having made that joke, when the time comes to end the game, I can retire Vauhwyt and Mookie and feel that I have really accomplished something.]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday July 21st, 2008 6:46:01 PM
Aztyr, before following the others, goes into the hut a final time. While there she says a soft prayer to Domi, asking him to look after this place and her as well. Not being overtly a vocal follower, she prefered the private showing of faith. Looking around, she decides to grab the rest of the stuff on the table and slips it into her bag. Heading back out, she trotts to catch up with the others and walks quietly along, wondering if more than just what happened at the river has frieghtened the villagers... "Where is everyone? Are they afraid of us, or something much worse?
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth d20+1=18 ; Monday July 21st, 2008 7:59:24 PM
Lorth rides slowly into town. He keeps an eye open for any villages while they head towards the temple. (Spot:18)
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday July 21st, 2008 11:15:27 PM
" Alrighty then, this clears up alot. At least in my overly suspicious mind. Let us see to the fallen, we may not have alot of time for that. My best guess would be that the town knew about the froggies, was powerless to stop them and so allowed them to prey on them. Oh and that the froggies were lackies working for something or someone bigger and it knows we are here now. The day just keeps getting better."
Malgant returns to his more solemn thoughts about the burial rights, knowing that there is nothing he can do if he is right. IF the frogs were minions of a greater power and IF it came to meet them before dawn they would need to have their wits about them and try to talk to it without provoking it. It had taken all of Domi's prayers for him to keep his friends alive against the minions....versus their superior he was afraid he would need all of his talents at hand to keep them all alive. The burial rights were something he could do to keep his mind calm while he awaited this confrontation. The fallen deserved to be laid to rest. That he could acomplish. When that was done maybe things would look brighter.
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 12:43:53 AM
It looks like they are all frogs in the disguise or something else has happend, or the are in the temple to pray for their losses, lets have a look
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 1:00:25 AM
Appolo looks around"Ok let's go to church.I could use a good surmon."he says witha wicked smile."If Malgants right then we can expect a visistor or visistors,Perhaps they would liek the shiny black disc back."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 10:33:09 AM
[OOC: I'm assuming that we took all the loot? Who took the Disc? Worst case scenario, Vauhwyt did, using Mage Hand if possible, or some cloth as a mitt otherwise.]
[Also note that Vauhwyt has at least one Froggie corpse shrunk down with her.]
"Might want to speak with the dead," she mutters.
"Talking to yourself, again, Boss?" says Mookie.
"Or I could just speak with you, Mookie. Same diff."
"Not since you got me this sweet sweet Ioun Stone of the Genius, hah!" retorts the bird, in reference to the +2 Int magic stone swirling around his head.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 11:54:57 AM
Vorelle joins the others in moving toward the temple. She is anxious to get back to the inn and see how Champ fares, but not so anxious that she will leave the safety of the group.
"This is b-b-bad," she remarks to nobody in particular.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 2:01:09 PM
OOC Appolo stuffed the disc in his back pack.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 2:31:23 PM
Sensing Vorelle's distress Malgant looks around and notes Champ's absence. Feeling as if he has left one of the group behind he looks to Vorelle. " Where is Champ? I haven't seen him all morning. Is he in the Inn?" When she indicates that he is Malgant switched his path from the temple towards the Inn. " I don't want any of us alone. I am sorry Vorelle, he almost never leaves your side from what I have seen and I must have just thought he was with us the whole time. I will be more careful when I count heads next time."
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 22nd, 2008 10:10:34 PM
Val notches an arrow and looks for trouble. "I'm thinking that the whole town might be those demon frogs hiding as human. Or possibly in league with them."
DM Kent Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 10:06:05 AM
Taking a side trip to the inn to pick up Champ, the group enters the inn and to their surprise finds there is NOONE there, not even the innkeeper. Made even more nervous by this development Vorelle hurries to the room to find her companion, the rest of the group right behind her, as a sense of dread over takes her.
Oening the door she anxiously looks in and calls for her friend, when all of a sudden she is struck suddenly in the chest and knock backwards into the hall and on to her backside as a very happy Champ covers her face with sloppy licks, whimpering and whining the entire time.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 10:58:29 AM
Is there anyone at all anywhere at all?
Is the entire town deserted?
Were they all illusions or ghosts or spirits?
Vauhwyt uses her Sense Spirits ability to find any as she walks through the town.
She asks if anyone can see if there are tracks anywhere other than our own.
And looks to see if there is dust and cobwebs around -- or does it look freshly deserted?
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth d20+1=6 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 12:15:25 PM
Lorth stays outside the inn mounted. He will only dismount and enter the inn if something seems amiss; shouts, sounds of battle, etc. Things seem very eerie so he readies his lance and shield, just in case. (Spot: 6)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+17=25 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 3:52:13 PM
Vorelle is very glad to see Champ, and hugs him fiercely. "I-I'm g-g-glad you're all r-right," she says.
She frowns in puzzlement at Val's suspicions, which seem unlikely to her. "W-we s-slept at the inn," she says. "Th-they could have k-k-k-killed us in our sl-sleep. If they were b-b-bad."
The whole thing makes little sense to her. Although she knows it will be difficult in a town, she tries to user her Tracking skills to glean some clue about what happened.
[Track 25]
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+6=9 ; d20+7=24 ; Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 7:12:54 PM
" Aliright, now that we are all together again," Malgant says as he greets Champ, " Let us get the ceremony for these departed souls done before whatever the townsfolk are afraid of arrives." Malgant turns and heads for the church, going over what needs to be done for the ceremony for the departed in his mind. Though he does not expect to see anyone around he keeps his eyes and ears open. They may have left a lookout behind to let them know when it was safe to return to the town. OOC listen 6 spot 24
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 9:18:25 PM
"Let's fortify the inn. We baracade all the windows and doors. We can't do much right now with Malgant out of spells. Plus he and Vorelle are both weakened from the battle. We can keep watch through the baracaded windows while we rest and recover."
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 9:44:19 PM
Malgant looks at Val. Gods he loved her. She was doing exactly what he would want to do if he didn't remember the visions that Priscilla had had, before they were cut short. For once, his optomisim was failing him. " We can do that, but Priscilla mentioned dragons in her vision, and I somehow doubt we can strengthen the Inn enough to hold off a dragon. If those frogs were it's minions, and it doesn't come here to talk first and slay later I think we are in trouble. In any case performing the funeral rites for these bodies is something I can do, and it is the right thing to do by them, so I am heading over to the church. Preparedness never hurts though. Lorth looks determined to stay mounted and ready, if you all want to prepare the Inn for siege and I'll prepare the bodies for funeral I think Lorth can keep an eye on both of us in case one group gets in trouble. That sound like a plan?"
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 11:46:25 PM
Aztyr sits down outside on the front porch. From stories she had heard, a building wouldn't keep out a dragon, if it's as Malgant thought was behind the frogs, unless it was magical. To her knowledge, she had nothing in the way of spells to make a magical building, so that left getting rest and being as prepared as possible for anything that came at them. She'd sit there and watch the town, hoping to notice any movement that looked out of place...
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Thursday July 24th, 2008 11:14:26 AM
Appolo looks around"Ok you guys fortify this place and check it oput thoroughly.I'll go with Malgant to the temple might be everyones in there praying.We'll take Lorth with us and check it out.How does that sound.Oh Vorell I'm glad that champ is ok."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Thursday July 24th, 2008 12:26:08 PM
I will go with you Apollo lets search the town for any clues.
DM Kent Thursday July 24th, 2008 6:09:19 PM
Some of the party stays at the inn trying to make it more defensible, while several others head to the temple building to put the dead souls they have collected to rest.
On their way there they still see nor hear anyone, though there is the smell and sight of smoke coming from more than a couple of chimneys around town.
Malgant and his group get to the temple and find too that the door is closed and the bottom floor windows all seem to be covered from the inside.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 24th, 2008 11:09:02 PM closed off from the inside...odd Malgant thinks as he approaches the door. He reaches out and opens the door, stepping into the Temple. ( if it is locked Malgant knocks and asks to be let in)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+15=33 ; d20+15=23 ; Friday July 25th, 2008 12:36:47 AM
Since there are no tracks to be found, Vorelle goes with Maglant. She thinks the closed-up temple is a good sign; it looks as if folks are protecting themselves from the frogs.
She tries to notice anything else unusual and/or helpful. [Spot 33; Listen 23]
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Friday July 25th, 2008 2:05:06 AM
"I will have a look inside " Bart uses his ring of levitation under a window so he can see inside
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Friday July 25th, 2008 7:47:24 AM
Lorth allows Tobiasz to follow Malgant over to the temple, but he hangs back so he is in position to charge if needed. While the others examine the outside of the temple, Lorth waits at the ready for anything in untoward to happen.
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Friday July 25th, 2008 10:11:33 AM
Appolo waits to see if the door is locked.If it is he then waits to see if some one will let them inside."You know I can prably get inside if the door doesn't open.I've been sneaking into buildings mos to f my life."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Friday July 25th, 2008 10:12:04 AM
Vauhwyt knows that the party has not really collected dead souls -- she would have seen them if they had -- but just their remains. Plus surely the deity overwhelmingly honored here in Aisildur is Ga'al, and she has no desire to visit a temple dedicated to him, in whole or in part. And Aztyr should not be left alone.
So the liontaur stays at the inn.
She enters and searches for people. And she sends Mookie aloft to look from a height for signs of habitation -- then calls him back after a short flight, seeing as she seldom likes him to be far away.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Friday July 25th, 2008 11:32:59 AM
As Vauhwyt passes her, Aztyr looks up. "This structure has no chance of being fortified againt dragons. I have no magic that will help with that type of effect, so, we may as well rest a bit." Still being lazy, she continues to look around for any movement that's out of place...
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Friday July 25th, 2008 4:04:47 PM
" Quite right Appolo, but it is probably best to ask for entrance first. Even if you couldn't 'find a way in' I could probably just remove the door by force. But lets be nice and see if they let us in. Another thought occurs to me too. If they are hiding in there then wouldn't the possibility of us making sure the door was open make them more ready to talk to us about what's going on?"
Appolo ac 30 Hp88/88 Monday July 28th, 2008 11:20:17 AM
OOC hello all Chris here I'll be DMing for awhile.Still trying to come up witha Dm post.Will have one later today .This evening.
Chris ADM Post Monday July 28th, 2008 8:09:07 PM
Bart levitates up and finds the windows shuttered and blacked out.The Temple appears to be closed up tight.Malgants knock is answered with the door opeing slightly and you priest of Gargul answering The young man looks up at Malgant"Hello.Can I help you?"
Meanwhile Vorelle does find tracks leading in the directions of the several of the houses.
Aztry and Vuaght look aropund the Inn and find it prctically empty except for the Owner .Who informs them,that most people a leaving the town.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Monday July 28th, 2008 10:06:41 PM
Lorth sits on Tobiasz and watches Malgant closely, he is ready to move quickly should the situation require it.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 29th, 2008 12:00:57 AM
Malgant addresses the priest cordially, but also prepares to put his hoof in the door opening should the priest attempt to slam it. " We have found an abbitoir on the edge of town, a house where the frog men have been killing and eating people. The frogs are dead now and the dead have need of a priest of Gargul, such as yourself, to see their remains safely into the afterlife. I have brought their remains with me and would help you with the ceremony if you require it." Malgant looks at the young priest and figures he should spit the whole reason they are here out. " I also wondered what happened to the people in town. Less than an hour ago the town was alive and full of people. Now I see only you, and I assume a few other townsfolk in the church. What's going on? Has something bad happened?"
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+11=17 ; d20+15=21 ; Tuesday July 29th, 2008 12:40:20 AM
Tracks leading to homes. It shouldn't be unusual, in a town, but in this town nothing is as it seems.
Unobtrusively, Vorelle points out the tracks to her companions. "Th-they g-go into the h-h-houses. B-but are the p-p-people, or more f-f-frog things?"
Vorelle studies the tracks further, hoping to work out the answer on her own.
[Knowledge Nature 17; Survival 21]
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Tuesday July 29th, 2008 7:36:18 AM
Aztyr asks, "Ummm, why are the people in such a hurry to leave town now? yesterday, things seemed ok, I won't say fine, but no one was rushing away. Is it because we attacked those frog men thingies?" She is very intent on recieving an answer, he hands rest on her weapons, even though her magic is more potent than her blades, but this guy doesn't know that....
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 29th, 2008 8:08:09 AM
Val hung back in the inn. Sitting in a chair, feet up on a table. "I wonder is this something new or do the villagers leave at this time every year? Nobody seemed paniced so I'm guessing whatever is going on happenes quite often."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Tuesday July 29th, 2008 4:17:30 PM
Vauhwyt says to Aztyr, "I don't think there is anything to be gained herre. Let's go to the temple with the rest of the group." She does so.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Tuesday July 29th, 2008 4:51:15 PM
ooc Malgant also sizes up the door as the young priest opens it. He wants to know how heavily reinforced it looks now that he can see its thickness. He also wants to know if they have something behind it to bace it from being pushed open. Also it opens inward....right?
Chris ADM Post Tuesday July 29th, 2008 7:55:52 PM
The young man smile"Please come in.As you enter you see severall people making themselves comfortable for the night."yes we can do the Funeral rights for them.Thank youfor dealing with the frog creatures.Alot of people left town todaymbut some stayed."The inside of the Temple is neat orderly and clean.The young man maybe young but is apparently quite compentnat.There are twoother young women apparently novice priestess of Gargul. Attending to the people.
Appolo steps in with Bart and both stand silent more then willing to let Malgant do the talking.
Back at the InnThe woman sho owns and runs the INN replyies"Well most peopl were already preparing to leave when you got here.some stayed though.The town is half empty now.Thank you for what you did today.After you left the cottage some off went over and burned it."She then quickly goes about the business of preparing a meal for us"I'll have a meal prepared free of charge you can stay here all you want,Will your firends be jioning you for dinner."
On the edge of town were the cottage stands there isa fire,
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday July 29th, 2008 10:56:56 PM
"I think so. I'm not really sure where we are going next and we need some place to rest and plan. I believe we were sent here to fix this problem. To stop whatever is killing the land and and wildlife." Val stopped herself from saying too much. Like that she was afraid it was some sort of dragon. No sense in panicing the woman.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant d20+7=14 ; d20+6=18 ; Tuesday July 29th, 2008 11:26:27 PM
Malgant begins to carry his burden up towards the altar and asks the priest. " Where would you like the remains and the two children laid?" Malgant is still a bit uneasy about this, though he carefully keeps that from his words and face. Why are there people living in here? He thinks. Are they displaced? if so, why not stay in an abandoned home? " Have these people been hurt? Displaced? Are they in need of healing, brother?"
OOC Malgant is looking around as he moves inside, looking for anything out of place. For some reason this feels like a spider's web that we are being allowed to walk into, or is that just MY paranoia going off? spot 14 listen 18
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday July 30th, 2008 2:21:26 AM
'Why was or way are so many leaving this town? It's possible that we, as in my friends here, and those still around town, might be able to aid those who remain. But without knowing what's wrong, it makes it harder to try and fix it." Aztyr indicates the others still with her when she says we, and almost seems to be pleading for the answers to what the problems are...
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Wednesday July 30th, 2008 7:55:04 AM
Lorth guards the outside of the temple. He remains seated on Tobiasz, patiently waiting.
(OOC: I am going on vacation this friday till Aug. 11th, Malgant will be posting for me.)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] d20+12=19 ; Wednesday July 30th, 2008 1:23:21 PM
Uncertain what else to do, Vorelle follows Maglant into the temple. She takes a look around, paying special attention to the sick and injured. [Heal check 19] If she thinks it will do any good, she pulls out her healer's kit and quietly begins to assist in their care.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday July 30th, 2008 4:14:39 PM
Vauhwyt arrives at the Temple and asks Vorelle what has gone on.
Seeing as there is an Eye of Gargul there, maybe she and Lorth can pull some rank. She will reveal that she is a grim, and ask what is going on. Why are people leaving? What are these froggie things? What is up with the water?
Chris ADM Post Wednesday July 30th, 2008 9:03:53 PM
As you all look around everything looks to be in order.There are no injured.Just people taking refuge in the temple.The young preist replies to Malgant"Place them here on the alter.As for why these people are.Well about a week a go thing started getting real bad,people wound disappear at night and with all the water turning to acid all the crops failed cattle died.So people either started leaving,gethering in the Inn at night or here at the temple.Myself and my fellow priests do our best to purefy the water and tend to peples needs.Especially those of the dieing. As for those things you fuaght I don't know what they are but they are only part of the problem.The acid is killing this entire region. Slowly. So people are leaving some are staying alot those remaining cone here to pray.The source seems to be the lake.Down the block is small house belonging toa gnome named Tinkers.Supposedly he built aboat capable of sailing on the acid."Once the remains are placed on the alter he will begin the funeral rights.
Pwoplw thanks Vorell for he kindness but she finds none in need of assistance.
Back at the Inn the woman tells them that it's the acid.It has killed so much that alot people are giving up.Even houses and large structueres are begining to be affected and rot away.The Lake is the source. She goes about preparing dinner for the group.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Wednesday July 30th, 2008 10:16:54 PM
" I think the disappearances will stop now, the frogmen were likely the cause. You may want to try and keep those that remain in town, in town. We fought a large number of acid spitting monstrous bugs on our way here, they would probably slaughter any unguarded refugees. Also we say a jelly slowly oozing through the acidic area. Unwary folk may stumble into it or others like it. We were visited by a prophecy, and it had to do with lifting the blight in the area. We have come this far and will do the very best we can to restore the lake to it's non acidic form. What we need mostly is information. What have you seen? What have you heard? When did this blight begin? What happened in the days and weeks before it that might have had anything to do with it? Anything you can remember might be of use, no matter how unrelated it might seem to be." Malgant is startled as Vauhwyt comes up behind him into the temple. He looks behind her, looking for the others left in the Inn but does not see them. Vauhwyt does not seem upset so Malgant relaxes a little. " Where are Val and Aztyr?" Malgant places the bundle of remains on the altar, to one side of it. He places the bodies of the two children on the other side. He does so reverently, gently, so as not to dishonor the dead.
AC 23 HP 107/111 Lorth Thursday July 31st, 2008 7:13:52 AM
Again Lorth quietly sits and waits for Malgant to finish up his business at the temple.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d100=33 ; Thursday July 31st, 2008 12:49:19 PM
Aztyr decides to just nod and say "Thank You. I'm sure the others will be back shortly, they had business at the temple. We'll just wait out on the porch, mind if we grab a mug and some drink while we wait?" With that, Aztyr will take a mug and the weakest beverage (water if there still is any) and go back out onto the front porch and wait, not realy liking the plotches of acid she'd been trying to dodge all morning... If the temple is in range (170feet) she'll cast a message spell to the others, letting them know that both Val and her were safe for the moment.
(passed spell failure)
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Thursday July 31st, 2008 2:57:22 PM
"M-m-maybe w-we should t-t-talk to this gnome," Vorelle says to Maglant and Vauhwyt. She trusts that by now, they know her well enough to know that by "we", she means "you guys."
Appolo Thursday July 31st, 2008 3:37:45 PM
Appol listens to what is being said then puts in his two cents"Well I think we should head back to the INN.Get some food get cleaned up and rest.Then start fresh in the morning.I don'y fancy moving around this town at night.We can chack on the gnome in the morning." Appolo heads out side"Lorth my friend.Please head on over to the others.I think we'll be staying at the Inn tonightL et them know we'll be along shortly.'.
Bart Thursday July 31st, 2008 3:38:40 PM
Sart remains silent.As everything appears to be normal and Malgant is handling things well.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Thursday July 31st, 2008 5:06:30 PM
" Vorelle, I think we should too, but there was something else I seem to remember intrigued you about our discussions last night in the common room. You were keen to look at how some of the local plants had mutated to adapt to the acid and maybe even be able to come up with a salve to either protect or soothe Champ's and the other non footgear wearer's feet. Would you still like the chance to look at the plants? there should still be enough daylight for a good look." Turning to the priest of Gargul. "I do not know how these people that the frog men have eaten died, whether it was with any kind of honor or not, but these two children fought like lions to try and protect each other. Gargul should know that in your ceremony. Whether it matters to him I don't know, but it matters to me that he know." Malgant pauses, and then continues. " Does this Tinkers fellow come to the inn at night like the other residents or does he stay protected in his home? I would like the opportunity to have our group speak with him. Also, if you have any of the tainted water, or food on hand that needs to be purified I am still able to help with that. Domi granted me several prayers of purification today for just that cause. Also are you able to cure damage to the fibre of a person's being? My companion and I were both drained by an evil weapon that the frog men held. It has sapped our vitality. I had not prayed for the ability to cure such wounds today or I would have cured it myself. If you cannot I will cure it in the morning."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday July 31st, 2008 7:24:54 PM
Vauhwyt agrees with Vorelle. "Who else wants to go see the gnome?" she asks.
What time of day is it? Maybe we should go see the gnome in the morning.
She whispers to Mal, "You're doing a good job with the talking!"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Saturday August 2nd, 2008 6:57:03 PM
Back at the inn, Val kicks her feet up and relaxes after what has been a trying day.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 4th, 2008 7:26:36 AM
Vauwhyt asks if anyone in the party speaks gnome. For sure, Malgant has been the smoothest talker she has seen. If Malgant thinks it will help, Vauhwyt can cast Reduce Person on him when it is time to talk to the gnome. She considers casting Alter Self on herself to change to a gnome. Would that be helpful?
By the way, is it still the same day of the froggies battle? If so, the first thing Vauhwyt wants is to go back to the inn and rest!
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday August 4th, 2008 4:57:10 PM
" I don't know if that will help or not Vauhwyt, though I would prefer that you didn't unless the quarters he lives in are so small that I risk breaking things with my size. Sadly though I do not speak gnomish, and I have used the prayer which would allow me to already to heal the wounded." Turning back to the priest of Gargul. " Brother, I had also heard tell that there was once an opening to the catacombs here. Is that true and can we access it?"
OOC It is the same day and unless we spent ALOT of time at the house it should be around mid morning....thus my warning not to rely on me for spells, it is early in the day and I am out ). If Aztyr's message spell goes off ask her to bring the rest of the group out to the temple, we have a lead to explore.
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Monday August 4th, 2008 5:37:08 PM
"W-w-we should r-r-rest f-first," Vorelle says. She still doesn't feel quite herself after the frog-fight.
If there is nothing else to be done at the Temple, Vorelle goes with her friends back to the Inn.
ADM Post Chris Monday August 4th, 2008 6:36:15 PM
The young priest invites Malgant to help with the burial ceromony.After a couple of hours the bones are placed in coffins and the spirits aremade at ease.The young Priest of gargul gives his name as Rufus.Let's you all know that the spirits are pleased and thank you.They have gone to the land of rest.They are the spirits of the family that used to live there.By the time the ceremony is done it sis close to night fall.
Meamwhile back at the Inn Valanthe and Aztyr make themselves at home.Lorth continues to wait outside.Nothing much happens.Dinner is alomost ready.Ale and wine are passed out and what water there is is made availble.
Appolo Monday August 4th, 2008 6:37:56 PM
Appolo waits patiently for the ceremony to be completed sitting quietly in a pew.Once it is overhe says"Yes i'm with Vorelle.Let's go back to the Inn rest up clean up eat and wait for morning to come."
Bart Monday August 4th, 2008 6:39:25 PM
Bart meanwhile had fallen asleep and had to be awakened by Appolo"Yes let's head to the Inn I certainly woould like to get some of this frogs blood off me."
Malgant posting for Lorth Monday August 4th, 2008 10:21:12 PM
Lorth rides back to the Inn, and when everyone has gone inside for the night he dismounts and sends Tobiasz home to rest. Stepping inside he takes a seat and eats his dinner talking over the days events and what to do next with the others.
(3 con damage, hp already removed from max) Light Fortification,AC 26, 62/62hp Malgant Monday August 4th, 2008 10:27:40 PM
Malgant assists the priest with the rites for the departed and when they finish he fells much better, knowing that the spirits are at peace. Heading back to the Inn with the others, Malgant purifies 3 more barrels of water for the Innkeeper to use as she needs, keeping enough for the group to get cleaned up and have some water with their food. Cleaned up Malgant puts on some clean clothes, leaving his armor in his room. He heads down to dinner, bringing his sword and shield and tucking them under the table at his side. When they are finished eating, Malgant snuggles up next to Valanthe as they all discuss their options and what they will need to do tomorrow.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday August 4th, 2008 10:50:43 PM
Aztyr waves the others to the big table, she'd adopted earlier. "It seems that most of the town's folk have already left, or were getting ready to leave when we arrived. It's not anything we did or didn't do." She washes up with the supplied water and relaxes with the others for the evening.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Monday August 4th, 2008 10:55:38 PM
"There you are." Val purrs as she slides into Malgant's lap. Normally she would try to put her arms around his nek but Malgant is too big for that.
"Bandits could have spirited me away while you were gone." She teased. "The inkeeper is fixing us dinner. Everybody left because they gave up on the land. If we don't stop it then this sickness ill spread. I hate to think of what the acid would do to Blackbird Forest. I think lots of innocent people would get hurt."
Vorelle [3 Con damage] Tuesday August 5th, 2008 12:43:38 AM
That evening at the inn, Vorelle stays close to Champ and seems content to sit quietly. The battles with the slaadi have taken their toll, leaving her feeling weak and shaky. She retires early for the night, Champ by her side.
ADM Chris Rest and Relaxation Wednesday August 6th, 2008 12:52:32 AM
Once everyone gets back to the Inn water is made food is served and everyone makes themselves at home.The mistress off the house serves the food with smile and alight heart.She is guenuinely thnkful we are here.Everyone can have there own room and there is enough water for everyone to get cleaned up.
Vorrell looks a little worse for wear despite the food and healing like she's not quite up to strength.Champ is generally happy and runs around sniffing everyone but spends most of histime playing with Vorelle.
Appolo gets cleaned up and fed.He looks at the others "Get plenty of rest.Tommorrorow we see a gnome abouta boat.Then things get nasty."He the snubles down ina corner on his bed roll.Appolo is soon asleep.
Bart follows suit and gets some sleep after eating a cleaning up.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 6th, 2008 7:58:28 AM
Vauhwyt gets a good sleep and is ready to meet a gnome in the morning.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday August 6th, 2008 2:21:19 PM
Val slips into Malgant's room after the others have turned in for the evening. She knew that Mal was fatigued from the demon frog magic and wanted to make sure that he got the TLC he needed. That and Val quite enjoyed snuggling against his massive body.
Val's down early the next day, a smile on her face and a spring in her step. Since the inn is empty she sets her weapons and armor out on a table for a thorough cleaning before breakfast.
Vorelle [2 Con damage] Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:43:02 PM
A night's rest has Vorelle feeling somewhat better. The indefinable feeling of weakness she felt after the slaad attack has not completely faded, however.
In the morning, she finds some food for Champ, even if it is dried meat from her own supplies. She herself breakfasts on whatever the inn is serving.
"D-don't worry," she tells Champ softly. "I'm sure I'll get b-better. And you're c-coming with me t-today."
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant d4=4 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:49:09 PM
Malgant comes down in the morning, carrying his armor and weapons. He lays them out on one of the tables just like Val does, planning on going over them, unless stuff happens. He picks up his greatsword and heads outside to pray. He is still fatigued by the wound from the frogman's weapon, but he prays to Domi for the ability to cure that for both himself and Vorelle . The night's rest helps some, but Malgant still will require the prayer to fully restore his and Vorelle's health. The Minotaur flows through his prayers easily this morning, since little about the situation the group currently faces troubles him. He knows that the prophecy is far from finished with them, and that they still have alot to accomplish but he feels that the group is up to the task. They will need to speak to the gnomish inventor today, and hopefully they can gain his assistance in traveling the acid lake. Once that task is accomplished he will need to make sure that the group does not get hurt by the acid, this could be tricky. Domi has provided for this before though and Malgant prays, confident that he will do so again. When his prayers are completed Malgant steps inside and looks over and cleans his armor. Once it is all in order he puts it on and speaks the first prayer to remove the damage to his health that the Frog blade caused. The prayer leaves him quite refreshed and ready to face the challenges of the day. When Vorelle comes to breakfast for the morning he says the same prayer to heal her wound.
OOC Lesser restoration on Malgant for 4 points of con damage cured, 3 points cured for Vorelle. Also remember to heal for the night's rest and to regain 1 point of the con damage from rest as well. This should heal bot Malgant and Vorelle to full. Malgant also enhances both his shield and his armor with the Magic vestment spell raising his AC to 30. All spells removed from list as spent. This days spells listed on character sheet .
Lorth Wednesday August 6th, 2008 5:51:42 PM
Lorth retires for the night and awakes early the next morning. He heads downstairs for breakfast, carrying his gear. He sits at the table after finishing his breakfast and meticulously goes over each piece of armor, polishing it and making sure no tarnish has set in. He does the same for his weapons.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Wednesday August 6th, 2008 6:11:06 PM
Aztyr came down from her room in the morning, she'd already slipped her mail shirt on, and was cinching it to fit as she saw the others cleaning and polishing thier armor. She thought about it for a moment, but decided a little dust was fine, with her. She slipped her harness on, and settled the swords in place as well as her hip pouch. She helped herself to a big glass of the water and made herself comfy untill everyone was ready....
ADM Chris Breakfast Wednesday August 6th, 2008 8:48:17 PM
When everyone awakes they find breakfast waiting for them.Hot fresh.The woman if form them that gnome will be coming in in about an hour to get breakfast and some hot cider.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday August 7th, 2008 10:00:03 AM
Vauhwyt has a big breakfast (but no frog legs!) while waiting for the gnome.
Vorelle d20+11=30 ; d20+12=25 ; Thursday August 7th, 2008 2:28:25 PM
Maglant's spell relieves the last of the lingering weakness, and Vorelle smiles her thanks.
Over breakfast, she again turns her thoughts to the question of how to concoct some kind of salve or protection against the acid, using natural ingredients.
[Knowledge nature 30; Heal 25]
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Thursday August 7th, 2008 3:38:13 PM
"Now you take it easy today. No more weakness from demon toads." Val says in an almost scolding manner as she tests the straps on Malgants armor. "Though I did like the part where you were too tired to resist last night." She says with a smile and a giggle.
"Now lets go help these people."
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Thursday August 7th, 2008 7:14:52 PM
" I wouldn't have resisted anyway." Malgant says with a smile. Looking to the doorway he eats a bit of breakfast as he watches the door, waiting for the gnomish inventor to arrive.
Lorth Thursday August 7th, 2008 7:17:18 PM
Lorth finishes his last bit of polishing and straps on the last of his armor while finishing the hearty breakfast that the owner has so graciously provided. Prepared for the day the paladin looks anxious to get on with saving ending the blight on the land.
ADM Chris Gnome at NOON Friday August 8th, 2008 7:51:02 PM
Around noon just before lunch,the door opens and a gnome around 2 ft tall rides in ona large wolf.He levitates up to a bar stool and orders his brunch.Tea eggs anda large bone for his wolf. He sits looking around the room at you all. While he waits for his breakfast.The wolf soon has his bone and is munching happily as the gnome obviously some kind of wizaed floats acros to Malganr"Hello you'rea Minotuar aren't you."He says with happy curious gleam inhis eye.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Saturday August 9th, 2008 1:35:34 AM
" That I am. My name is Malgant, and these are my friends. We had heard from the priest that there was a gnomish inventor in town, named Tinkers, I think he said. Would that be you? He mentioned that Tinker's had created a boat that could travel on the acidic water of the lake and river. My friends and I have come to reverse the blight that is causing the water to become acidic before it drives the Blackbird woods mad. We would like to speak to Tinkers about his boat, since we will need to go out into the lake to do that."
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Sunday August 10th, 2008 12:46:57 PM
Aztyr watches and listens as Malgant talks to the gnome. She decides to stay out of it, because even thinking of going on the water again, makes her shiver. A huge boat was one thing, but seeing how tiny the Gnome is, she could imagine the size of boat he built....
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:25:20 PM
"A boat to sail on the acid? Well thats no more dangerous than traveling on a boat in full armor. If you fall in your dead. Unfortunately I can't think of another way to get to the source of this infection."
Vorelle Sunday August 10th, 2008 11:37:00 PM
Vorelle, too, watches the conversation with interest. She doesn't like boats at the best of times, and she's sure she'll hate crossing acidic waters in one. But she'll take the risk to help these poor people.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 7:43:42 AM
Vauhwyt listens to the conversation, and she nods and introduces herself. She just hopes the boat will be big enough for everybody. Maybe she will have to take on a smaller shape. She hopes not.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Monday August 11th, 2008 8:51:50 AM
(OOC: Back from vacation)
Lorth sits patiently at the table while Malgant speaks to the strange gnome.
DM Kent Monday August 11th, 2008 4:29:14 PM
(ooc: Thanks to Chris for taking the reins while I was computerless.)
Hmmm, Tinkers eh? Hey, are they liontaurs, pointing at Vauhwyt and Aztyr and moving up close to them to peer at them more closely? Quite striking actually. Much more finely crafted than you are, if you don't mind me saying so.
After a momentary inspection of the liontaurs, he flits over to Val with a curious look on his face.
Now here is a truly interesting specimen. I see at least five kinds of elf in you and possibly more, but that is unlikely to happen naturally now is it?
So you want to see Tinkers about his experimental boat. You know they say that he is nearly quite mad? Everyone seems to wonder why a gnome that is afraid of water would build such a metallic monstrosity and then call it a boat. You know he nearly blew up half the town one winter's eve? You sure you want to see him? If you want I will take you over to his workshop.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Monday August 11th, 2008 4:38:36 PM
Vauhwyt preens and shows off. "We wemics are known for our superior craftsmanship," she says.
"That's 'craft-persons-ship,' Boss," caws Mookie. "Don't be such a chauvinist!"
"Hey!" says Vauwyt.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Monday August 11th, 2008 4:44:21 PM
" From what we have been told the source of the blight is out in the lake. Since we have only limited means of travel over the lake and it's deadly acid then we need to explore every other option for traveling the lake safely. Please, take us to see Tinkers. I have a strong feeling that he and his creation are the next step to fulfilling this prophecy."
Appolo Monday August 11th, 2008 8:34:34 PM
Appolo steps forward"Ok let's go see this Tinkers fellow.Sounds like he might be as crazy as we are."He says witha happy smile.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Monday August 11th, 2008 10:10:33 PM
As the gnome comes closer to look her over, Aztyr returns the favor and stare right back at him. "You're very short, are you all this short?"
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Monday August 11th, 2008 10:49:36 PM
"I do. He's the only chance we have to save the land. If he's as curious as you are I'm sure we can work out some sort of deal. I'm the only one of my kind. Surely letting him take a closer look has to be worth something."
Vorelle Monday August 11th, 2008 11:47:22 PM
Vorelle smiles a little at the bold, forthright gnome. He reminds her of Berlon.
She doesn't speak, but nods her agreement with her companions.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:06:32 AM
Lorth says nothing, while his companions banter with the gnome. He watches carefully and waits until the situation plays itself out.
Bart Tuesday August 12th, 2008 4:58:27 PM
Bart sits next to Lorth and waits as well."Lorth is it so how did come to be aPalididn?"He asks is n a general friendly sort of way.
DM Kent Tuesday August 12th, 2008 7:02:41 PM
Grinning at Aztyr's question, he quickly replies. "Of course all gnomes are short. Well almost all any way. I heard tell of one, over on the Plateaus that was nigh giantish (he shudders as the picture forms in his head), and that ain't proper.
Ok then, so you wants to go see Tinkers and his "boat." Well, then I guess we should be off. You know if you don't catch him at the right time in the morning before he gets going on one of his projects, you just can't get his attention and if you do he tends to be a touchy. You think you can keep up with Brokefang if I rides him? As he gathers his wolf and heads toward the door he keeps going with his monologue.
We are heading up river toward the lake, probably 45 minutes past where you had your fight on the shore. The town made him move his workshop you know after he about blew up the town this one time. Then there was this time that he had little mechanical creatures chasing all the town cats and dogs everywhere. Boy was that lively. I personally thought it was kind of funny, but the rest of the townsfolk, well... So anyways they up and tore down his workshop and moved it up near the lake.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Tuesday August 12th, 2008 9:04:20 PM
"We'll get there." Val said. She wasn't sure they could all keep up with a running wolf but they would get there. "We'll be right behind you."
Bart ac 30 hp 93/105 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 1:31:43 AM
Are u sure it wasnt a dwarf one of my friends is a dwarf and realy huge.
AC 23 HP 111/111 Lorth Wednesday August 13th, 2008 9:04:00 AM
"My father before me was a paladin. He was lost in the wars with the Dred and so I followed in his footsteps.", Lorth says to Bart.
He then stands up and goes outside, mounts Tobiasz and gets ready to ride out.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:48:08 AM
Vauhwyt grins at the gnome. She too thinks of Berlon, though her old gnome friend was more grumpy and less whimsical than this fellow. She wonders if this is not the inventor himself, playing a game with them.
She looks forward to seeing the gnomes inventions. "Does he use magic?" she asks. "Is he a wizard? Would he make stuff for us if we asked?"
Vorelle Wednesday August 13th, 2008 12:35:53 PM
Vorelle bites her lip. Keep up with a wolf? She can run, but only for so long. Champ, of course, can keep up, if he can just--
A thought occurs.
"P-p-p-pardon me," she says softly, "b-b-but how do you p-p-protect B-B-Brokefang's p-p-paws? F-from the acid, I m-mean."
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Wednesday August 13th, 2008 2:49:14 PM
As she begins to chase the gnome on wolf-back (her move is move 40), Vauhwyt says to Lorth, "Come on, fellow Gargulizerr! Let's show this wolf how to run!"
She sets off in pursuit.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) d20+5=11 ; Wednesday August 13th, 2008 3:38:34 PM
Aztyr goes outside and stretches a little, having been cooped up in the inn for a while. She will then race along with the others, keeping an eye out for suprises.
(spot roll)
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Wednesday August 13th, 2008 4:31:41 PM
Malgant looks down at the gnome, and then to his heavy plate armor, and then at the wolf. not a chance he thinks. " I will do my best to keep up to you good gnome, but it is unlikely that I could keep up with you for even a few moments."
DM Kent Wednesday August 13th, 2008 5:10:36 PM
Oh we aren't planning to race just a comfortable trot, though yon tin can over there, pointing at Malgant, may have a bit of difficulty with even that. As for her feet, indicating Brokefang, she is wearing a flexible glass steel sheath slipped over each paw and up to the first joint.
As for whether Tinker uses magic, well yes in a sense, but he himself is not a wizard, nor can he "do" magic of any sort.
That said he moves out at a ground eating trot, probabaly about 6-8 miles per hour.
The trip surprisingly goes very quickly, about 1 hour, and in actuality you never even get close to the river or his much in the way of wet ground until you see the large barn-like building in the near distance.
It is at this point that The little gnome looks back at you all. I am going on ahead to let him know his company has arrived you all just come along at your pace and I will see you in about five minutes. That said Brokefang suddenly takes off at what seems to be a breakneck speed toward the barn and you can all hear the gnome's happy laughter as he is whipped along at this rate. Within moments the gnome is at the barn and then wolf and gnome simply disapear into the barn and out of sight.
you all have about a five minute walk down the hill toward the barn and lake.
Appolo Wednesday August 13th, 2008 8:30:43 PM
Appolo dollows along quietly,until they reach Tinkerplace."Well folks here we are let's hope this boat is big enough for all of us.Oh we are probably going to have to buy ir,but we'll see."
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 10:53:43 PM
Val stops and takes many deep breaths. "That wolf can really move. Hopefully whoever owns the boat will be in a good mood."
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Thursday August 14th, 2008 2:27:53 AM
I wonder where that boat is, the river isnt close, caution my friends.
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Thursday August 14th, 2008 7:56:51 AM
Lorth reins Tobiasz around gently when they reach the building. He doesn't climb down however and waits mounted for further instructions.
Vorelle and Champ Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:17:39 AM
Sore paws notwithstanding, Champ thinks this is a pretty fun game. He lopes along next to his human and her friends, putting on bursts of speed to get ahead of them, then slowing up and capering about as they catch up.
When the gnome and his mount take off, Champ moves to follow them, and Vorelle has to call him back.
Vorelle is breathing hard, but looking as if she enjoyed the exercise.
Aztyr (58/58 hp, 25 AC and Jynx (29 hp, 18 AC) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:54:36 AM
Aztyr tries to avoid the obvious spots where the acid has taken over the ground as they run along towards this gnome's workshop. When she gets there she'll try to wash off any that she managed to run through even after doing the avoiding. "We gotta see if he can supply us with those sock thingies the wolf is wearing..." she says in Vauhwyt's direction.
Appolo Thursday August 14th, 2008 8:54:42 PM
Appolo moves along with the others,but he takes his time not being in as much a hurrt as the others seem to be.He arrives quietly bringing up the rear.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) Thursday August 14th, 2008 11:20:17 PM
Vauhwyt sticks close to Lorth. "Let us know if this guy is evil, please, Sir Paladin."
"Though even if he is, we may have no choice but to deal with him."
DM Kent Friday August 15th, 2008 11:06:20 AM
The group finally finds themselves at the barn-like building and sees an open double door. You also hear some noise similar to hammering coming from inside.
Taking a quick peek around the corner they see a huge open workshop space with worktables all around the edges with several in the middle. All the tables are covered with tools and pieces of partially completed projects and items. In fact there seems to be enough things going on in the workshop to keep 50 or 60 gnomes busy and yet as far as you can see there is noone in the building.
The one thing however that truly draws your eyes is the contraption in the middle of the space. 25 feet wide and nearly 45 feet long it has to be the boat you have heard about. Except that it looks to be made from solid metal and looks more like a barge with a slight keel than a truly seafaring vessel.
The hammering you hear seems to be coming from inside the small cabin on thins "boat."
Lorth AC 23 HP 111/111 Friday August 15th, 2008 2:34:36 PM
Lorth rides Tobiasz right into the barn. He then waits for one of his companions to go hail whoever is causing the banging.
Magic Vestment x2 10 hours each, Light Fortification, AC 30, 82/82hp Malgant Friday August 15th, 2008 3:09:56 PM
" Hello, Tinkers? We have come to speak to you about ending this blight of acid that has engulfed the region. Could we have a moment of your time?" Malgant calls in a deep voice that carryies well into the space. He stands in the doorway and waits for a reply.
Val AC 26, HP 112/ 112 Friday August 15th, 2008 6:09:19 PM
"A metal boat?! I have never heard of such a thing. Nor would I have believed it possible unless I have seen it with my own two eyes. Truly incredible!" Val exclaims with wide eyes.
Vauhwyt (AC23, HP: 85 of 85) and Mookie (AC18, HP42) d20+11=15 ; Friday August 15th, 2008 9:25:21 PM
Vauhwyt walks in, taking a close look at the gadgetry. This boat is intriging. She looks at it, trying to figure it out -- Disable Device check 15 is NOT to touch it at all, but just to take a mechanical look.
But she lets Mal offer the hello.
Vorelle Saturday August 16th, 2008 1:51:47 PM
Vorelle frowns. She may be an ignorant little grubber from Dirt City, but even she knows that metal doesn't float. What's going on here?
Unless--
"I-is it m-m-m-magic?" she asks in an undertone.
Bart ac 30 hp 105/105 Sunday August 17th, 2008 1:30:03 PM
I wouldnt believe it if i wasn't seeing it with my one eyes. Yes i think it will work perfectly. All It needs are some big sails and of we go
Appolo Sunday August 17th, 2008 8:52:59 PM
Appolo walks in looks around.He looks over the boat"Hello Mr.Tinker.We're here to inquire about your boat.It looks interesting."
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