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Syr HP 142 AC 38/37
Thursday August 28th, 2008 3:56:35 PM
Syr places a hand on the paladin's arm, "Easy there Florin, it might not be in their best interest to come along. We have no idea what we are getting into. The best way we can help them and others is to stop the infection and like the Lady said, 'Time is important'."

The elf coils up his rope once again and trails behind the others.

Active Spells:
Barkskin extended
Magic Fang
Purifying Aura (Belkior)
Hide from Undead (Belkior)
Magic Circle vs. Evil (Belkior)

Edited per player request. --Al

Crossing the Gap (DM Cayzle) d100=1 ; d100=65 ;
Thursday August 28th, 2008 4:26:24 PM

The couple upstairs argue a bit, keeping their voices lower than before. Then there are sounds of furniture being moved, and the man. probably Jorge, opens the door and peeks down stairs. "Hello? That would be most kind. We have a few jugs of water, but the food would be great."

"Thank you, thanks very much," he says, taking the rations. "Gods bless you!" Then he returns and barricades himself back in.

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Meanwhile, Xenia secures the rope on the far side of the gap, in the building beyond. She and Harley can fly, of course. and with the rope as well as the two fliers to support rope-climbers, there is really no danger. In a couple minutes, everyone is across.

While the party is getting across, Xenia takes a look around. This seems to be a big boarding house. Many of the doors show signs of forced entry. Others swing open or remain locked tight. Through a long hall to the west, there is a starwell going down, and there are windows offering access to the next building, just a short drop down, maybe 4 feet, to its roof.

But the passage may have attracted some notice. From below, three storeys down maybe, you hear a sound, as of several creatures. A moment of concentration reveals to Wynn that there are enemies below. It seems like the only way down or up is through this stairway, although who knows what dumbwaiters or garbage shoots may exist.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Thursday August 28th, 2008 6:25:13 PM

OoC:

Sorry, I'm a bit confused as to the layout. And, as the layout appears to be critical to our survival, I thought it better to get some clarification. Hopefully, you will see this before we have to post and respond.

Through a long hall to the west, there is a stairwell going down, and there are windows offering access to the next building, just a short drop down, maybe 4 feet, to its roof.

Hall going west, right? Hall ends in stairs, right? At bottom of stairs are windows opening onto the roof of next building, right?

That sounds the way it is from the description. What's it like at the bottom of the stairs? A hallway with one side having the windows that face out onto the next building?

Where are we now? At the end of the hallway opposite the stairs?

Are we on the third floor? Meaning that the sounds we hear could be coming from the street? Are there doors to either side of the top of the stairs? It would be natural to assume, architecturally, that any doors at the top of the stairs might contain rooms that might also open up on the next building, albeit higher up.

Also, if we're on the third floor, can we assume that the next building only has one floor? (The Ground Floor?) If we're on the Third, and we have to descend stairs to get to that level, that makes sense.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134
Thursday August 28th, 2008 7:02:42 PM
Florin hands over the 5 days of rations he carries, "Your welcome. I pray this is more then you will end up needing. Also, here is something extra, sprinkle alitte at the top there and keep the rest." Florin gives a single bottle of holy water, figureing this might make them feel abit safer, "Domi watch over you both."

With this done Florin moves to go. He wants to hurry on also so that these people can be saved as may others that are in the same shape. Florin looks to Syr and nods, "I understand that we may be going into more danger then they can handle. Was mainly meaning it's their choice....I worry about how many others are in the same shape too."

Florin is ready to move on when the others are. He glances out a window as he thinks, "Next chance we get we should test out somethings too. I have some silver arrows and such. We should explore whats most effective against these creatures."

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+24=34 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+22=27 ; d20+17=18 ;
Thursday August 28th, 2008 7:54:47 PM

OoC: Actually, though the information would be nice, why doesn't the invisible flying rogue just go see for herself?

"I'll take point," the invisible rogue announces. "See what's down there, where and how many."

"Fizjin." She gives her ring the command word before shooting forward and down the hallway. Xenia banks quickly down the stairs toward the sound from three stories below. Her eyes and ears search out trouble, and she flies, ready to jink to the side, blinking through the wall and outside over roof of the next building.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 27
Listen 18
Hide 44
Move Silently 23
(-5 penalty for full movement)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (7/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Winged Boots 1/3

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Thursday August 28th, 2008 9:39:09 PM
OOC -- is the Hide from Undead spell done? Is that why we were seen?

Harley helps with the group as it moves across the rope. He listens as enemies approach.

"Florin should fight them if we can fight 1 at a time. Belkior and I can support him with our spells. Lady Solara, what spells can you cast that may be of help fighting these undead?"

Active Spells using Karma Bead:
Longstrider (+10 feet movement): 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Armor +3: 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Buckler +3: 30 hours (extended)
Gr. Magic Weapon, Flail +3: 30 hours (extended)

Active Spells or Effects:
Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic
Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic
Resist Energy Fire: 109+/110 minutes
Align Weapon Good: 10+/11 minutes
Light: 109+/110 minutes
Fly: 21+/22 minutes
Hide from Undead: from Belkior

Spell List (* for cast spell):
0 Level (6): Create Water, Detect Magic x2, Detect Poison, Light * & Read Magic
1st Level (8): Longstrider, Comp. Languages, Detect Evil, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil & Shield of Faith
2nd Level (7): Locate Object, Aid, Align Weapon *, Consecrate, Resist Energy x2 * & Silence
3rd Level (7): Fly *, Magic Vestment x2, Invisibility Purge, Magic Circle Evil & Searing Light x2
4th Level (5): Dimension Door, Divine Power x2, Greater Magic Weapon & Death Ward
5th Level (4): Teleport, Righteous Might, Spell Resistance & QUICKENED Divine Favor
6th Level (3): Blade Barrier, Greater Dispel Magic & QUICKENED Shield of Faith

Metamagic Rod Usage:
Extend (1-3): 1/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Thursday August 28th, 2008 10:12:14 PM
The halfling cleric is along for the ride. Until such time as the party decides that it is time to fly, Belkior will continue to be treated like an oversized, talking piece of luggage that the stronger and more agile members of the Shields help through the obstacles.

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75] Hide from Undead
Thursday August 28th, 2008 10:49:18 PM
The bard continues concentrating on the rod, trying to determine just how many enemies there might be. "nothing foolish now Xenia...don't take any unnecessary chances, and keep us posted" the bard thinks.

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37
Friday August 29th, 2008 1:16:23 AM
Syr picks up Belkior and tucks him under his arm.... (just kidding).

Syr looks around trying to see Xenia but settles for asking her significant other, "Wynn, what do you and Xenia think? Is it time to make a run for it? Even if we get out the window, what's going to slow them from just following us onto the roof? Harley has a good point. Florin, can you hold them at the window. I know you are hurt a bit but what if Belk gives you a quick blessing?" The elf starts rummaging through his belt pouch muttering, "I know I have 3 potions of flying in here..."

(OOC: didn't Belkior already heal Florin?)

Position and Map Clarification (DM Cayzle)
Friday August 29th, 2008 8:09:37 AM
Sorry, I thought I was clear, but clearly I was not. Here is a new map.

The party entered a three-storey warehouse. From the roof of that, the party entered the fourth storey of a five storey home (home of Elsephine and Jorge Alberknot), marked Building A. Then they passed with flight and rope across an alley to a boarding house -- specifically, to the fourth storey of five-storey Building B.

The major internal walls of the fourth storey of Building B are shown in light purple on the map.

Following a long hallway on that floor brings you to a stairway that is illuminated by windows. On a landing of the stairway, you can see that you can go out the window and onto the roof of Building C. From below, on the first (ground) storey of Building B, you can hear the sound of movement.

I really hope this makes things clearer!

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Friday August 29th, 2008 9:30:58 AM
The Lady Solara shakes her head in response to Harley's question. "Nothing useful at the moment. Should we find ourselves in conflict, I will be more beneficial. Hopefully, it will not come to that."

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Friday August 29th, 2008 9:36:46 AM

OoC:

Perfect. Many thanks, Cayzle. Two more questions, though. (Planning ahead.) How high are the buildings to the west and to the south of Building C? My concern is, should we get out onto the roof of Building C, would it be a climb to get onto the roof of either of those buildings?

Also, if the other two buildings are higher, is there window access into either of these buildings?

Position and Map Clarification (DM Cayzle)
Friday August 29th, 2008 1:30:47 PM
OOC: I'll let Carl answer those questions tonight.

Incoming (DM Carl)
Friday August 29th, 2008 1:49:33 PM
And as if by magic...

Xenia confirms the path is clear to the rooftop on the next building. A short drop will get them onto a flat roof. The building to the south is 5 storeys tall (all the way to the Trash Level ceiling), and the building to the West is 4 storeys tall. There are windows into both buildings from the rooftop, both a 10' climb.

Florin meanwhile is busy doing good deeds; the scared couple are mighty grateful for his rations, and even more grateful that Florin doesn't eat them.

From far below come the sounds of movement; no sign of enemies yet, but you guess they've heard you. Harley guesses they must have heard Florin, seeing as the rest are hidden by the spell.

Syr wonders if it's time to run; given that you hear several creatures racing up the stairs towards you, he may have a point.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134
Friday August 29th, 2008 6:47:06 PM
(OOC:Yes, Belkior healed Florin but he was at 80 some hit points so the healing spell only brought him up to alittle over 100.)

Cayzle&Carl: I will place a post after this question but I want to make sure I understand correctly. The window on the landing leads out to a flat roof top area. From here the group would have to climb up 10ft to the windows to the next building? If so, then I have an idea.

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Friday August 29th, 2008 11:45:56 PM
The halfling cleric hears the sounds of the undead from the floors below. Belkior is wondering whether they should be looking for a defensible position rather than attempting to flee. These undead are fast and, if they resisted his spell, not wholly mindless.

"It sounds like there's undead coming for us! If we can't get off this roof, let's find a place to fight them off!"

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+22=33 ; d20+17=34 ;
Saturday August 30th, 2008 1:47:59 PM

Xenia reports the layout from the top of the stairs before arrowing down without pause or hesitation.

"Gonna see what they are and how many of them are comin' Wynn. I'll try and buy you guys some time without attacking them. If I can."

Leaving the shadows, the rogue trusts to the magic to conceal her from sight. Eyes and ears keen for danger (Spot and Listen below), Xenia also watches for items, lying upon the ground, doors that remain partially open, pieces of furniture, anything which she might throw or shove, to draw the attention of whatever might be approaching, draw their attention and buy the Shields the time such feral creatures would take to investigate, time that might be critical to whatever plans the others might cook up to escape.

Rolls and Actions
Spot 33
Listen 34

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (7/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Winged Boots 1/3

To Florin (DM Carl)
Monday September 1st, 2008 8:38:25 AM
Correct, Justin

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Monday September 1st, 2008 12:11:09 PM
The Lady Solara moves to open the window. "At least we should be prepared to flee, if needed. Onto the roof now, or do we fight?"

She pats a crossbow slung against her hip.

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134
Monday September 1st, 2008 12:31:50 PM
Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)

Florin glances out the window on the stairs landing and thinks before speaking, "Lets go. We get on the roof and the rest of you get moveing to the next building."

Florin looks to Syr and speaks to him, "I can try holding them off out there." He motions to a rope or his own rope depending on if anyone else has one in view, "We tie rope around me and someone takes it up with them. If the enemy gets here before I can get up to then you guys just work together and jerk me up. That gets me out of combat inless one of those buggers latch on to me. If that happens then I'll make the hard choice." Florin smiles, the hard choice odviously would be to cut the rope and fend for himself as best as possible anyway depending on how many grab him, one enemy might beable to handled.

Florin steps in close to Syr and speaks quickly and strictly to him so none of the others can hear, "I doubt any of you are protected from disease like me. If it comes to me fighting any of those creatures out there and they drop me, you guys don't pull me up. You cut the rope in that case and you keep moveing. You don't want those things useing the rope to get up to you. Trust me, me getting eaten isn't part of my plan but if it happens I expect you to do whats best for the group and go."

Spells
1st: Bless, Cure light wounds
2nd: Bull's stregnth
3rd: Cure moderate wounds

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37
Monday September 1st, 2008 3:05:25 PM
Hearing Florin's whisper he shrugs and smiles. "I plan on hitting them before they can hit me. Keeps it simple that way." He brings out his rope again and gives an end to Florin, "One hint, don't tie it above your shoulders?" With a quick grin he passes Florin and joins the others.

To the rest of the group, "Okay, unless someone has a better idea than Florin holding the breach, we need to move NOW." From the rear of the group he begins urging the others to the window. Whoever makes it into that window look for something inside to block it after we are through. Based on what we saw earlier, I'm betting they will be able to jump up."

Active Spells:
Barkskin extended
Magic Fang
Purifying Aura (Belkior)
Hide from Undead (Belkior)
Magic Circle vs. Evil (Belkior)

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Monday September 1st, 2008 11:52:29 PM
The bard acknowledges Xenia's plan and tells the others before readying to venture out onto the roof tops.

Confirmation Check (DM Cayzle)
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 12:44:22 AM

Note from DM Cayzle: It really sounds to me like everyone agrees to this plan:

1) Go out the window, onto the roof, and across.

2) Then up ten feet to the next window. Go in and look for something to block the window after all have entered.

3) Florin is going to be last. Xenia is actually flying downstairs, to check out what she can see, and maybe make a distraction.

At this moment, Lady Solara is in front at the open window. Harley and Wynn are behind her, then Belkior. Syr and Florin are furthest from the window. Xenia is about to fly downstairs.

You only have a round left, MAYBE two, before they get here. Is your course of action set? I everybody on board with the dash across the roof trick? Last chance to change your mind, or to buckle down and go for it!

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+29=44 ; d20+19=36 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 9:01:44 AM

Xenia's keen ears assess the sounds of commotion from below, the scrabbling tattoo of running feet.

"Too late!" she warns. "They're on us!"

"Quick, into this door here." The door to the south room swings open as though by itself. "Close the door and don't make a sound. Maybe they'll go away. At least, if they do catch on to where you're at, you can hold 'em at the door."

"I'll hang outside the window and tell you what they're doing." With that, she flies out the window, and hides in the shadows.

Rolls and actions
Hide 64, MS 36

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (7/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Winged Boots 1/3

Course of action set: The chase is on! (DM Carl) d20+7=12 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=21 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 5:27:26 PM
(OOC: as there were no other posts apart from Xenia's I'm going to assume the party is sticking with the original plan.)

The party have decided to head out the window and onto the rooftop. And by the sound of whatever's coming up the stairs they need to do it fast. There's just enough time to get out, you guess.

Xenia flies out the window, the others follow as quickly as they are able, dropping down onto the rooftop below. One by one they make a break for the window across the roof, Syr and Florin taking up the rear, rope in hand.

Xenia and Harley are the first to reach the window, with the others not far behind.

A snarl from the window behind you causes you to glance back; gaunt grey faces patterned with black veins crowd at the window. They snarl with bloodlust, fighting past one another to be first out in pursuit of fresh meat.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 5:40:45 PM

OoC: How many? Same type as before? Humanoid shaped, that is to say? Are they all at the same window? What's the distance between us and them? How many feet behind is "not far behind?" As in 'Xenia and Harley are the first to reach the window, with the others not far behind.'?

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) d20+10=19 ; d20+10=21 ;
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 7:14:54 PM
Harley quickly flies across the roof top with Xenia. He moves into the window looking for more undead. If there aren't any then he will help Xenia get the rest of the group into the next building whether it be by rope or brute strength.

Spot 19
Listen 21

Active Spells using Karma Bead:
Longstrider (+10 feet movement): 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Armor +3: 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Buckler +3: 30 hours (extended)
Gr. Magic Weapon, Flail +3: 30 hours (extended)

Active Spells or Effects:
Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic
Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic
Resist Energy Fire: 109+/110 minutes
Align Weapon Good: 10+/11 minutes
Light: 109+/110 minutes
Fly: 21+/22 minutes
Hide from Undead: from Belkior

Spell List (* for cast spell):
0 Level (6): Create Water, Detect Magic x2, Detect Poison, Light * & Read Magic
1st Level (8): Longstrider, Comp. Languages, Detect Evil, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil & Shield of Faith
2nd Level (7): Locate Object, Aid, Align Weapon *, Consecrate, Resist Energy x2 * & Silence
3rd Level (7): Fly *, Magic Vestment x2, Invisibility Purge, Magic Circle Evil & Searing Light x2
4th Level (5): Dimension Door, Divine Power x2, Greater Magic Weapon & Death Ward
5th Level (4): Teleport, Righteous Might, Spell Resistance & QUICKENED Divine Favor
6th Level (3): Blade Barrier, Greater Dispel Magic & QUICKENED Shield of Faith

Metamagic Rod Usage:
Extend (1-3): 1/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d100=4 d100=14 d100=47
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 8:21:22 PM

OoC: If you're not going to take my previous actions, then, if you don't mind, I'd like to substitute another few instead. I don't think I want Xenia to make for the other side quite yet.

Previous two rounds: Take out Bag of Tricks and produce one bat. Command to Defend. Produce one more bat. Command to defend. Fly out window 40ft.

This round.

Xenia draws another fluffy ball from her gray bag of tricks. She tosses it to the ground half way between herself and the windows filled with rabid slavering Gray Guys, and it turns into a rat.

"Go get 'em Ratty Guy!" She commands it to attack. "Sorry. Hope you have a better next life."

She flies another twenty feet toward the far windows before looking back at the pitiful sight of her plucky little critters as they battle the feral undead. How could such tiny animals hope to provide any more than a momentary distraction? But even that little bit of hope, even that little bit of a distraction could mean the difference between life and death.

Rolls and actions
Bag of Tricks (Gray) Round 1 = 4 (Bat), Round 2 = 14 (Bat), Round 3 = 47 (rat)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (7/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Winged Boots 1/3

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 8:59:16 PM
Florin glances back behind himself and coughs as he whisper, "Ohh crap thats alot of them." Standing with the others he quickly speaks back, "Umm, someone who is decent with a rope, ties this thing around my waist or so. I do not want to have to lower my weapon or shield to tie it."

Florin looks to Syr and smiles some, "I hope we're ready for a fight because it might be a skirmish here while the others get up to that window."

Florin speaks quickly again back to the group, "If anyone can possibly summon help this would be a great time I think. Looks like they are going to fight to try and get out the window and also to rip apart the little things that our unseen angel is giveing us."

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 9:58:19 PM
The halfling cleric moves to protect the rearmost of his companions. With luck, Belkior thinks, he can turn or repel at least some of the undead. Or, failing that, use the magic of his armor to fly away from them. The Paragon will wait until all of his other companions are away before either climbing or flying away.

After Florin asks about summoned assistance, Belkior remembers that he has such a spell memorized.

"If you want, I can summon some assistance. Against these things, an archon of one kind or another may be the best."

If his companions agree, Belkior will cast his spell.

DO NOT FORGET THE EFFECTS OF BELKIOR'S AREA SPELLS
- +2 to AC vs. evil
- +2 to all saves vs. evil
- +2 to saves vs. disease

Active Effects
Purifying Aura - everyone within medium range has +2 on saves vs. disease and poison
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes, DC 17 Will save for intelligent undead
Magic Circle vs. Evil - 130 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, vs. evil

Items Used
Pearl of Power

Spells
0th (DC 16) - Detect Magic(2), Detect Poison, Read Magic, Resistance
1st (DC 17) - Bless(2), Command, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary(2) (D - Protection from Evil)
2nd (DC 18) - Bear's Endurance, Hold Person, Lesser Restoration(2), Silence(2) (D - Aid)
3rd (DC 19) - Prayer, Remove Disease(4) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*)
4th (DC 20) - Death Ward*, Restoration(2) (D - Holy Smite)
5th (DC 21) - Summon Monster V, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil)
6th (DC 22) - Heal(2) (D - Heal)
* = used

OOC (DM Cayzle)
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 10:41:07 PM
I'll post a map and give a little more info on the tactical situation in the morning.

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37
Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 11:40:41 PM
Syr moves to the window and jumps through. As Florin starts through he shakes his head. "Forget the rope, here drink this." He hands the paladin a potion of flying and taps him once on the back. "Drink this and just hold them here for a few seconds before taking off. Hopefully, they can't see us."

OOC: last week Syr took the potion from his pouch so no action required other than handing it off.

Active Spells:
Barkskin extended
Magic Fang
Purifying Aura (Belkior)
Hide from Undead (Belkior)
Magic Circle vs. Evil (Belkior)

OOC (DM Cayzle)
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 12:12:44 PM
I still have 45 minutes of morning in Texas, right? :-)

Undead Attack! (DM Cayzle) d20+15=28 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=30 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 1:11:19 PM
Here are the past three rounds of actions for you guys.

Round 1 - Undead climb stairs from first floor to second floor. Xenia pulls a bat out of her bag of tricks. Solara opens window.
Round 2 - Undead climb stairs from second floor to third floor. Xenia pulls a second bat out of her bag and flies out window. Everyone piles through the window and down, onto the roof. The bats stay on the landing with defed orders.

Round 3 (things get more complicated)

- Undead climb from third floor to landing and some continue to the fourth floor.
- The two bats have attacks readied. Thus they strike first, even though the undead have a special ability that usually lets them strike first. Because the undead have not yet acted, they are flat footed and thus do not get the usual attacks of opportunity against the bats to which they would normally be entitled due to the bats having zero reach. The bats get two attacks against the first two undead (Undead A and B on the map). Al, please roll attacks and damage vs the undead. They are AC12 due to having no dex and taking a -2 penalty because they are charging.
- Undead A and B then attack the bats. Undead A hits AC28, 20, and 16; the bat is shredded (no need to roll damage given the undead's minima). Undead B hits AC17, 20, and 30; ditto. The tasty morsels disappear, and the undead are deprived of their appetizers.
- Undead C also stops at the landing. Undead D and E proceed on up to Floor 4.
- Xenia pulls a rat out of her bag and then flies onward.
- Harley flies across the roof (move 60 with fly spell?) to the next building.
- Syr flies through the open window. He is in a storeroom, and it seems untouched by recent chaos.
- Florin stands at the rear to defend (does he ready an action? That's the only way to attack the undead first.).
- Belkior also stands and summons an archon. The spell takes a round to cast. It will appear on his turn next round -- after the undead have moved.
- Wynn and Solara move across the roof.

Okay, my Excel is down, so I have to use photoshop for the map. That's taking longer. I'll have it posted in an hour or two. Sorry.

Special to Al: Highlight to display spoiler: {Note that with a bag of tricks, only one summoned creature can exist at one time (see rule). I let you get away with it this time, no prob, as we owed you one. Net time, one trick at a time. Hope that's okay.}

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20=16 ; d20=17 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 1:48:44 PM

Bats On the Attack! Hit AC16 and 17. 1hp damage each. (The minimum.)

BTW, thanks on the Bag of Tricks. I didn't know that.

Map Update (DM Cayzle)
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 2:14:25 PM
And the Map!

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 4:54:39 PM
The Lady Solara continues towards the next window, her eyes big as battle looms.

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+6=19 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 8:34:22 PM

"Run, Florin, yer drawing 'em right too us." Xenia's voice is a strained whisper. "Use Syr's potion. Draw 'em somewhere's else."

"Lets see if this don't make 'em just a little bit curious." From the magic haversack, the rogue draws a fist sized stone. It suddenly becomes visible as it leaves her hand, arcing toward the north window and landing with a bang in the room just off the hallway in which the group of monsters now stand. (Note: Don't think it should be an attack, as there is a wall between the undead and the thunderstone detonation. Might give the undead pause or draw their momentary curiosity. Might not. Up to the DM.)

Rolls and actions
Thunderstone hit AC19 vs DC5 (-6 for at least 3 range increments)

Move Equivalent: Draw Thunderstone
Standard: Throw Thunderstone
5ft Fly moving directly west

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (7/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 1/3

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 8:54:21 PM
(OOC:Cayze, did Florin have enough time to swallow the postion that Syr handed him? Needed to know.)

Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)

Florin's first thought is to swallow the potion that Syr hands him, it will get him out of combat quicker or atleast hopefully.

Florin glances back to the others and sighs as he readies himself to defend against the undead till the others get up to the window. He does nod to belkior, "Summoning is a good idea right now Belkior and might even the odds alot."

Spells
1st: Bless, Cure ligjht wounds
2nd: Bull's stregnth
3rd: Cure moderate wound

(Can ready attack depending but don't want to add in to much till I know whats what with my post here.)

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d3=2 ; d20+2=14 ; d20+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+2=12 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 9:15:03 PM
The halfling cleric completes his spell casting and two lantern archons appear above the window where the undead have appeared. As the two good creatures appear, Belkior commands them to hold until he commands them to attack.

Once his spell is completed, Belkior will hold his actions depending on both on what his companions and the undead do. If his companions move back, he will move along as quickly as they do. If the undead attack, he will unleash the lantern archons.

Archon Attacks - if needed
Archon A - hits touch AC 14, 3 damage
Archon A - hits touch AC 6, 6 damage

Archon B - hits touch AC 15, 4 damage
Archon B - hits touch AC 12, 1 damage

DO NOT FORGET THE EFFECTS OF BELKIOR'S AREA SPELLS
- +2 to AC vs. evil
- +2 to all saves vs. evil
- +2 to saves vs. disease

Active Effects
Purifying Aura - everyone within medium range has +2 on saves vs. disease and poison
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes, DC 17 Will save for intelligent undead
Magic Circle vs. Evil - 130 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, vs. evil
Summon Monster V - 13 rounds (11 + 1 from vestments + 1 from Good domain)

Items Used
Pearl of Power

Spells
0th (DC 16) - Detect Magic(2), Detect Poison, Read Magic, Resistance
1st (DC 17) - Bless(2), Command, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary(2) (D - Protection from Evil)
2nd (DC 18) - Bear's Endurance, Hold Person, Lesser Restoration(2), Silence(2) (D - Aid)
3rd (DC 19) - Prayer, Remove Disease(4) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*)
4th (DC 20) - Death Ward*, Restoration(2) (D - Holy Smite)
5th (DC 21) - Summon Monster V*, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil)
6th (DC 22) - Heal(2) (D - Heal)
* = used

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) d20+10=16 ; d20+10=17 ;
Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 9:45:39 PM
Harley waits by the window opening, ready to help his companions though the opening. He also makes sure his holy symbol is easily accessible in case he needs to try and turn the undead.

"Syr is there anything in the room that we can use to block the window once we get through?"

Spot 16
Listen 17

Active Spells using Karma Bead:
Longstrider (+10 feet movement): 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Armor +3: 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Buckler +3: 30 hours (extended)
Gr. Magic Weapon, Flail +3: 30 hours (extended)

Active Spells or Effects:
Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic
Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic
Resist Energy Fire: 109+/110 minutes
Align Weapon Good: 10+/11 minutes
Light: 109+/110 minutes
Fly: 21+/22 minutes
Hide from Undead: from Belkior

Spell List (* for cast spell):
0 Level (6): Create Water, Detect Magic x2, Detect Poison, Light * & Read Magic
1st Level (8): Longstrider, Comp. Languages, Detect Evil, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil & Shield of Faith
2nd Level (7): Locate Object, Aid, Align Weapon *, Consecrate, Resist Energy x2 * & Silence
3rd Level (7): Fly *, Magic Vestment x2, Invisibility Purge, Magic Circle Evil & Searing Light x2
4th Level (5): Dimension Door, Divine Power x2, Greater Magic Weapon & Death Ward
5th Level (4): Teleport, Righteous Might, Spell Resistance & QUICKENED Divine Favor
6th Level (3): Blade Barrier, Greater Dispel Magic & QUICKENED Shield of Faith

Metamagic Rod Usage:
Extend (1-3): 1/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Thursday September 4th, 2008 12:40:03 AM
Wynn concentrates on keeping his breathing steady and the rising panic he feels under control.

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37 d20+26=32 ;
Thursday September 4th, 2008 1:21:02 AM
Syr, not quite literally, flies across the rooftop and using his running start almost leaps into the window (Jump check 32). He quickly pulls himself over the lip drops the rope down for the others. He watches with interest to see what the others are doing to avoid notice from the creatures trailing them. He nods silently when he sees Belkior summon assistance.

(OOC: sorry boss, Syr did not use the flying potion, he gave it to Florin.)

Active Spells:
Barkskin extended
Magic Fang
Purifying Aura (Belkior)
Hide from Undead (Belkior)
Magic Circle vs. Evil (Belkior)

Note to Florin (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 4th, 2008 2:15:10 AM
Sure, you seemed light on the actions last round. Alls you did was stand there and ask for someone to tie on a rope, which everyone ignored, LOL! Add a potion gulp to last turn's events for you, no prob.

Note to all: Please do mention if you ready an action! Also make sure you issue a full round of orders at least. Not to mention names, but the DM is looking at Wynn, for example! :-)

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:108/134 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=27 ; d10+16=19 ; d10+11=16 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ;
Thursday September 4th, 2008 10:53:55 PM
(Sorry for the late update post.)

Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)
Potion of flying (have to look up to see how long it lasts.)

Florin drinks the potion handed to him by Syr and nods to his friend, "Thanks Syr."

After that and while waiting for the others to get up to the window and inside Florin readies himself for the combat to come.

(Can hit AC:19/27 Damage:19/16 *shocking: 1/2 (+2 damage favored enemy, Power attack +8/+3 all ready figured in to damage)=38)

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Thursday September 4th, 2008 11:24:44 PM
The bard continues retreating towards the window, and if offered, will accept Harley's assistance in clambering up towards it as long as the rod does not detect any more foes ahead.

Rooftop Fight (Round 4) (DM Cayzle) d20+15=22 d20+13=32 d20+13=29 d2=1 d20+15=19 d20+13=33 d20+13=27 d4+5=6 d4+5=9 d100=97 d100=95 d20+15=25 d20+13=21 d20+13=24
Friday September 5th, 2008 8:28:52 AM

[OOC: I'm continuing the count of rounds started in my previous DM post, FYI.]

Last Round (Round 3) revision: Florin drinks the potion.

Round 4:

First, the quick undead act.

Undead A leaps down and charges the rat. the rat gets its readied attack (vs AC18 since the thing is not flat-footed). Then it attacks the rat, hitting ACs 22, 32, and 29. The rat poofs away.

Undead B leaps down and charges (DM rolls 50-50 chance) ... Florin. This one made its save vs the hide from undead, but happened to pick Florin anyway.

Note: Florin, you list your AC as 23, but I'm assuming that with the Life Shield and Belkior's Protection from Evil, that's really 27. Please correct me if I am wrong. Remember that Pro Evil bonuses are deflection bonuses and do not stack with things like rings of protection.

The charging undead hits ACs19, 33, and 27. Both claws hit, the last just barely. Florin takes 6 plus 9 damage. But Wait! That Cloak of Displacement may save the day, on a roll of 1-20 ... 97 and 95, sorry, both still hit. 15 hp damage total to Florin.

Undead C now charges out of the window and rushes. It did not make its save, so it ignores Belkior entirely. It too attacks Florin. It hits ACs 25, 21, and 24, so it misses all three times.

Undead D and E rush to the window.

======

Second, the PCs act.

Lady Solara and Wynn keep moving to the next building. With flying Harley's help and Syr's rope, both enter the building.

Xenia throws a thunderstone through a window. Will it distract the undead next round? Maybe. She moves a bit to the west.

Florin attacks one of the undead and hits twice, inflicting massive damage, a total of 38. That's in addition to the point inflicted by the summoned bat.

Belkior finishes his spell and summons two archons. Seeing that one of the undead is already damaged, they focus their beams of holy energy on the wounded undead,

The undead have a touch AC of 16, but that's down to 14 when they are charging. Two archon hits do a total of 7 hp damage.

Florin, please declare which undead you attacked -- B or C! That undead is down 46 hp damage. And Look! The undead only has 45! One point of damage more than enough to destroy it!

Belkior withdraws from combat, making a double move and ending turn directly under the window.

And the Map!

[OOC: Sorry for the delay with the turn!]

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+4=19 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=28 ;
Friday September 5th, 2008 1:19:06 PM

"You gonna be alright here, Florin?" With the paladin's feet up off the ground, and Belkie's Glowing Light Guys flashing their holy beams around, things look pretty secure here for now. "I'm gonna zip ahead and make sure we don't got nothing coming up from inside the next building."

Still, feels sort of like leaving someone behind with Florin out there all alone by himself. The dark rogue quells the thought. They all have their jobs to do, and each one has to do their job in order to keep the whole group safe. Invisible and blinking in and out of the Wold, the rogue jets off. She slides through the window, slipping past her companions to dive directly through the first interior wall of this new and possibly dangerous building.

Rolls and actions
Hide 59
Move Silently 15
Spot 31
Listen 28
(Note -5 penalty taken to Hide and MS for full movement)

Double move (In through the window and as far through the building as Xenia can get.)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (3/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 1/3

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:93/134 d20+18=19 ; d20+18=33 ; d10+8=10 ; d20+13=30 ; d10+8=12 ; d10+8=15 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ;
Friday September 5th, 2008 6:57:10 PM
Temp AC:27 (Sorry for forgetting, thanks Cayzle. No ring of pro here.)

Florin concentrated his held attack on Undead B

Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)
Potion of flying (have to look up to see how long it lasts.)

Belkior
Protection from Evil

Florin looks to the two enemies, ignoreing the pain of the hits and then up towards where Xenia should be before speaking, "I'll be fine, thanks for the concern though."

Florin looks towards the two enemies and smiles as his vizor helmet hideing this though as he speaks and attacks, "One was little challenge, lets see how two of you hold up."

(Can hit AC:19 Damage:10 *shocking*:6=16 if this attack hits Undead A and kills it then he uses Cleave on the other Undead C Can hit AC:33/30 Damage:12/15 *shocking*:3/2=32)

(If first hit didn't drop Undead B or missed the it would be Can hit AC:19/33 Damage:10/12 *shocking*:6/2)

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+2=16 ; d6=1 ; d20+2=20 ; d6=5 ;
Friday September 5th, 2008 10:31:32 PM
The halfling cleric waits for the others to catch up. While Belkior readies some healing or protective spells, the Paragon directs the undead to protect Florin and continue attacking the undead.

The archons move to hover above the elf paladin so that their Magic Circle against Evil protects Florin. After making that move, the archons fire their light rays at the undead that is still attacking. As well, their holy fury weakens the undeads' resolve to fight.
Archon A - light ray hits Touch AC 16, 1 damage
Archon B - light ray hits Touch AC 20, 5 damage
Aura of Menace - Will DC 12, -2 penalty to attacks, AC & saves

Belkior is confident that Florin will remain standing, so he moves through the window to join his companions.

DO NOT FORGET THE EFFECTS OF BELKIOR'S AREA SPELLS
- +2 to AC vs. evil
- +2 to all saves vs. evil
- +2 to saves vs. disease

Active Effects
Purifying Aura - everyone within medium range has +2 on saves vs. disease and poison
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes, DC 17 Will save for intelligent undead
Magic Circle vs. Evil - 130 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, vs. evil
Summon Monster V - 12 rounds (11 + 1 from vestments + 1 from Good domain)

Items Used
Pearl of Power

Spells
0th (DC 16) - Detect Magic(2), Detect Poison, Read Magic, Resistance
1st (DC 17) - Bless(2), Command, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary(2) (D - Protection from Evil)
2nd (DC 18) - Bear's Endurance, Hold Person, Lesser Restoration(2), Silence(2) (D - Aid)
3rd (DC 19) - Prayer, Remove Disease(4) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*)
4th (DC 20) - Death Ward*, Restoration(2) (D - Holy Smite)
5th (DC 21) - Summon Monster V*, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil)
6th (DC 22) - Heal(2) (D - Heal)
* = used

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37 d20+6=14 ;
Saturday September 6th, 2008 2:04:36 AM
As the elf helps to pull the others into the storage room, he watches Florin do battle. He comments to Belkior as he hauls him over the window seal, "What's he doing? He was only supposed to distract them and fly away? Remind us next time to not make the undead hunter the rear guard when fighting undead?"

Once everyone is through the window, Syr coils the rope back up around his waist and waits for the others to prepare and Xenia to check the place out.

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Monday September 8th, 2008 9:28:08 AM
The Lady Solara looks back out upon the battling Florin. "He is very brave. A little bit foolish, too."

"We keep moving?"

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

Rooftop Fight (Round 5) (DM Cayzle OOC)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 7:51:54 AM
Coming soon (by noon Wold time, likely).

Rooftop Fight (Round 5) (DM Cayzle OOC) d20+15=17 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=30 ; d4+5=9 ; d4+5=8 ; d100=2 ; d100=100 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+11=20 ; d100=24 ; d4+5=8 ;
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 11:50:30 AM
Round Four Clarification: Florin destroys undead B. Undead A and C are still on the roof; D and E are in the building.

Xenia, please roll the rat's attack vs AC18 on Undead A from last round readied before it was ripped to shreds.

Round Five: Undead go first.

Undead D and E enter the room where Xenia detonated the thunderstone.

Undead A and C attack Florin. A charges to attack: It hits AC17 with its bite; a miss. It rolls a nat 20 with its first claw, but that is not confirmed as a crit. The second claw hits AC30. So two claw hits inflict 9+8 = 17 damage. But Wait! That Displacement may make a difference ... two rolld of d100, looking for 1-20 ... a 2 and a 100! Florin only takes 8 hp damage from Undead A.

Undead C is engaged and just attacks, not charging. It hits AC24, a miss, and AC 25 and AC20, both misses. Note that Belkior has moved away, but the Archons have not moved up yet, so at this moment, Florin's AC is 25. That means one claw atack might hit. Displacement is a 24 ... the claw hits! Florin takes 8 hp damage from Undead C.

Note that Undead A has taken 1 hp damage and its AC is 18 for now, since it charged. Undead C's AC is 20.

PCs act

Xenia goes a-scouting. Check out this old map. Florin is fighting on the roof of Building C. The building west of it, call it Building D (though that is not named on the map) is the four storey building in which most of the rest of the party has taken refuge. Xenia notes that there are buildings all around. All are three and four storey structures. Call them, starting from the one to the west, and moving counterclockwise, E, F, G, H, and I. Note that I is also adjacent to C, and that I is a two-storey building. Xenia discovers that Building D is a food store on the lower two storeys, and hold apartments on the upper two. She sees that the food store has been looted, but she discovers no signs of undead in the building.

If the DM interprets Florin's attacks correctly, he hits Undead A twice, for 16 and 15 hp damage, 31 total. It does not fall.

Belkior's archons move closer, so that their auras help Florin. NOW his AC is back up to 27. Having moved, they each make one standard attack (not two since they can't move and make a full attack). Both hit for a total of 6 damage to Undead A.

Belkior himself climbs up through the window to the next building, helped by Harley. Now everyone is in that building (except Florin).

Syr pulls up the rope. Solara and Wynn wait to see what Xenia discovers.

Verbal Map: Florin and two archons are battling two undead, one badly damaged, on the roof of building C. Two more undead are still in Building B, but for how long? The rest of the party is in Buiding D.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+4=6 ;
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:00:08 PM

Ratty Attack Hit AC6. Has many friends. But low on morale is poor sportsman.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+24=38 ; d20+14=25 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+17=37 ;
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 12:32:08 PM

"This looks to be the fourth floor of a four story building, Wynn." Xenia orients herself as she reports back to Wynn. "I don't hear nothing coming up from below, so I think the places is clear. Should be okay for the guys to move in. How's Florin doing?"

"I think I 'member there being buildings on either side of the Under Ramp. Maybe we can head south and come in behind the moat by going through the buildings. I'm gonna try and find a way."

OoC: Xenia moves South through the 4th floor of Building D to find a way into building G. This should accomplish two things. 1) Keep us away from the streets and possibly from further encounters with the infected residents. 2) lead us to the building to the east of the Under Ramp where we can hopefully jump or abseil down behind the moat.

Rolls and actions
Hide 59
Move Silently 25
Spot 30
Listen 37
(Note -5 penalty taken to Hide and MS for full movement)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (2/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 1/3

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 1:43:30 PM
The Lady Solara continues to move forward in the direction the others seem to be going.

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:77/134
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 5:08:11 PM
Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)
Potion of flying (have to look up to see how long it lasts.)

Florin frowns as he is hit more but is happy that his cloak has helped him out atleast some in this combat. Seeing that the group is all up to the window now and in the building Florin smiles and will use the ability to fly that the potion he drank gives him to get up to the window now. He knowing though that this will give the undead another chance to hit him as he does or figures it will.

Inless the undead find a way to stop him from getting up to the window he will slip in and looks to the others before shrugging, "Well, I held them off long enough to for everyone to get up. Every looks unharmed and from the looks no undead here yet." Florin smiles but looks to his injuries some before shrugging that off, he will tend to those later like if there ends up being another fight, "Belkior, how long your friends stay around? Should we leave them out there or bring them along for the time being?"

Florin glances back out the window, he could of probably dropped the final two on the roof but doubts he would of lasted long once anymore came along. He also wants to make sure these things can make it up to the window so for the moment keeps a eye on that.

(OOC note and Question) (DM Cayzle OOC)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 5:24:02 PM

Florin can use the withdraw action to leave combat without provoking an AoO.

Um, just a query ... is anyone doing anything to stop the undead from crossing the roof, climbing up to the window, and following you all into Building D?

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 5:34:55 PM

OoC: Xenia points a finger and gives her best stern face. "No. Down. Bad."

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:77/134
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 7:30:31 PM
(OOC:Thanks for pointing that out Cayzle, if it is okay then Florin will do that. Also Florin will see about holding the enemy at the window if they try climbing up since it is smaller and only one at a time would beable to get to him. Also the lantern archons I believe float so they could hover outside the window and fire their holy rays of death. lol.)

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 9:54:37 PM
Harley is glad the whole group is in the room together. He watches the undead to see if they have any climbing ability to get into their room. Once it becomes apparent that the undead will be able to climb into the room, Harley says to the group.

"Either Belkior or I should stay here with Florin to fight the undead. We can support him with our spells as he kills off the undead as they try to climb through the window. The rest of you can scout ahead a ways and see what we will run up against next."

Active Spells using Karma Bead:
Longstrider (+10 feet movement): 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Armor +3: 30 hours (extended)
Magic Vestment, Buckler +3: 30 hours (extended)
Gr. Magic Weapon, Flail +3: 30 hours (extended)

Active Spells or Effects:
Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic
Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic
Resist Energy Fire: 109+/110 minutes
Align Weapon Good: 10+/11 minutes
Light: 109+/110 minutes
Fly: 21+/22 minutes
Hide from Undead: from Belkior

Spell List (* for cast spell):
0 Level (6): Create Water, Detect Magic x2, Detect Poison, Light * & Read Magic
1st Level (8): Longstrider, Comp. Languages, Detect Evil, Detect Undead, Divine Favor, Obscuring Mist, Protection from Evil & Shield of Faith
2nd Level (7): Locate Object, Aid, Align Weapon *, Consecrate, Resist Energy x2 * & Silence
3rd Level (7): Fly *, Magic Vestment x2, Invisibility Purge, Magic Circle Evil & Searing Light x2
4th Level (5): Dimension Door, Divine Power x2, Greater Magic Weapon & Death Ward
5th Level (4): Teleport, Righteous Might, Spell Resistance & QUICKENED Divine Favor
6th Level (3): Blade Barrier, Greater Dispel Magic & QUICKENED Shield of Faith

Metamagic Rod Usage:
Extend (1-3): 1/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 9:55:29 PM
OOC - Cayzle, you neglected to roll the undead's saves vs. the Aura of Menace (DC 12)

The halfling cleric turns to Harley.

"Is it you or me that will try turning them?"

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Tuesday September 9th, 2008 10:38:47 PM
*** 2nd Post ***

"Belkior we should wait on turning them. We may need our turning power later on when we have a less defensive position. Florin, fighting in this room with you or I supporting him should be enough to get rid of these few undead."

Syr HP 142 AC 38/37
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 1:38:26 AM
Syr nods at Harley and quickly moves through the door. He whispers to Harley & Florin, "Make it quick and both of you fly over the wall before the magic wears out?"

Fly away! (Round 6) (DM Cayzle) d20+7=16 ; d3=3 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+13=27 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+11=28 ; d100=42 ; d100=82 ; d8+10=15 ; d4+5=6 ;
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 4:58:16 PM
Aura of Menace saves: both save twice.

Undead act first: The wounded undead withdraws out of combat and back into the building. It calls out.

The other two undead still in the building respond. They move through the building, out the window, and down to the roof -- about 30 feet from Florin.

The last remaining undead (almost completely unwounded save for a 1 hp bat bite) is standing toe-to-toe with Florin, and swipes at him. A bite hits, and so does one claw -- BUT! what about that cloak? No protection this round! The bite inflicts 15 hp damage, and the claw, 6, for a total of 21 damage total.

PCs' turn

With only himself left to protect, Florin flies up and through the window, using the withdraw action to avoid AoOs.

Belkior considers turning. Note that the undead are a good 50-60 feet away (Undead A) and 70-90 feet away (Undead D and E).

Harley considers staying with Belkior.

Syr starts moving deeper into the building, looking for a way ... to where? Solara follows Syr. So does Wynn.

The Archons last orders were to protect Florin and attack the undead. Since Belkior has given them no new orders, the DM rules that they fly to the window too and hover, blocking it, and readying attacks if any undead try to climb to the window.

[OOC: If they are not under attack, it would be fairly trivial for the undead, even untrained, to climb up. Under fire, maybe not.]

Xenia keeps exploring, and determines that window access to Building G is possible, and that the roof of that building is clear.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+24=31 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+17=31 ;
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 5:19:45 PM

"Wynn. Think I got a way through. Lead the guys south through the building. There's a window that opens out onto a roof. Just need to check one thing first, but I think that we're one building away from a place where we can get down behind the moat."

"But, you gotta tell the others, if we can find this, so can them diseased guys. You can't let that group of Gray Guys follow us. We can't let 'em go back to lead others this way. They gotta die."

Still hiding in the shadows, Xenia flies out the window and south across the roof of the next building. There looks to be a corner to the west. Just around that corner should be the Under Ramp.

Sense still alert for danger, the half-drow scout makes her way toward a possible way out. Or, in this case, a way in.

OoC: Flying south across Building G to check out the building to the Southwest of Building G. The one that is directly West of the Under Ramp. Wish to know how high it is in relation to Building G and what sort of access it has from Building G.

Rolls and actions
Hide 51
Move Silently 32
Spot 29
Listen 31
(Note -5 penalty taken to Hide and MS for full movement)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Invisibility (5m), Fly (5m) : 3 min elapsed, Blinking (1/7r)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 1/3

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 7:40:04 PM
Wynn passes Xenia's observations on to the group. "Looks like we need to set up an ambush. Xenia may have a way through but we can't be followed!" The bard scans the interior of the building looking for a place where the combat advantage will belong to the shields. "None of these undead can escape and lead others back either!" he passes along the news.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:56/134
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 8:28:11 PM
Florin looks to Belkior, "If those friends of yours are here long enough send them to kill the one that ran away."

Florin looks down at the undead below and nods before backing up abit a readying his weapon, "If they don't come up then I'll go back down then Wynn." Florin knows he will need some healing before long though against so many undead too.

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura 3d8+13=24 ;
Wednesday September 10th, 2008 10:56:26 PM
The halfling cleric watches the undead, wondering what they will do now that Florin has flown away. Belkior was surprised to see the damaged undead withdraw rather than continue attacking. Still, he directs the archons to stay close to the window and attack any undead that come within range.

"We may not have much choice, now! That one that went away is probably too far for the archons to catch."

After saying that, Belkior casts a healing spell on Florin. If his companions moves, Belkior will keep pace.

Actions
Standard - cast Cure Serious Wounds (using Remove Disease), healing Florin for 24 hps

DO NOT FORGET THE EFFECTS OF BELKIOR'S AREA SPELLS
- +2 to AC vs. evil
- +2 to all saves vs. evil
- +2 to saves vs. disease

Active Effects
Purifying Aura - everyone within medium range has +2 on saves vs. disease and poison
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes, DC 17 Will save for intelligent undead
Magic Circle vs. Evil - 130 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, vs. evil
Summon Monster V - 10 rounds (11 + 1 from vestments + 1 from Good domain)

Items Used
Pearl of Power

Spells
0th (DC 16) - Detect Magic(2), Detect Poison, Read Magic, Resistance
1st (DC 17) - Bless(2), Command, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary(2) (D - Protection from Evil)
2nd (DC 18) - Bear's Endurance, Hold Person, Lesser Restoration(2), Silence(2) (D - Aid)
3rd (DC 19) - Prayer, Remove Disease*(4) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*)
4th (DC 20) - Death Ward*, Restoration(2) (D - Holy Smite)
5th (DC 21) - Summon Monster V*, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil)
6th (DC 22) - Heal(2) (D - Heal)
* = used

Syr HP 142 AC 36/35
Thursday September 11th, 2008 12:13:38 AM
The elf begins looking for a possible place to set up Wynn's ambush when a thought occurs to him, "An ambush will cost us Belk's spell, correct? Let's think about this for a sec? We need to get 4 more people over the wall. Harley, Xenia, and Florin can already fly over. I have two flying potions remaining and Xenia can use her boots twice more right? Why not have Florin lead these guys on a goose chase while Harley and Xenia go over the wall. Harley brings the boots back twice and we use two potions. I'll admit that it depletes our resources but slowly fighting them is wasting our healing. Or maybe a better thought is I keep a potion in hand and just sprint for it? I'm thinkin' that I'm faster than these guys and worst case... I drink the potion and get out of their reach. You guys tell me, am I missing something here?" (OOC: have we seen enough of their movement to determine their speed?)

Active Spells:
Barkskin extended
Magic Fang
Purifying Aura (Belkior)
Hide from Undead (Belkior)
Magic Circle vs. Evil (Belkior)

What to do? (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 11th, 2008 7:42:42 AM
[OOC: If I get actual orders in from you guys, I'll process them ASAP. Here's what we got so far ...]

Three undamaged undead move closer on the roof. One comes closer, and the two archons attack it with readied attacks. [Belkior, please roll for the attacks.] It moves back to just outside range. The other two join it. They eye the climb and the archons.

Xenia keeps scouting, relaying her discoveries through Wynn. [OOC: Al, give me your best estimate on how much flight time you have used, please.]

Xenia finds a clear route to the last building next to the Underramp. That building has no windows looking down on the ramp, but from the roof (a four storey building), you could get down to the ramp.

Note that the moat of fire is at the bottom of the ramp, and there are a set of closed doors at the top of the ramp. The guards are on the ramp. From the building above, you could get to the ramp, bypassing the moat entirely.

Wynn finds an inner room, a storeroom with linens and cleaning supplies, with just one door and room inside for all the party (barely). It is at the end of a short corridor. That room would make a good saferoom, since only one undead could come at you at a time. There's no back way out of that room, though.

Florin asks for healing and considers going down to fight the undead.

Belkior heals Florin.

Syr ponders using flight to ferry everyone to the ramp. He thinks about sprinting for it. Note that a sprint on land would mean a leap through the moat of fire. Syr guesses the undead move at 40, but recall that they can make a double move charge and make a full attack at the end of the charge. AND they always go first.

Harley and Solara stick with the group.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Thursday September 11th, 2008 9:09:42 AM

OoC:

Flight is 120ft/round. That means 1200ft/minute.
The level is 3000ft wide (Per previous discussion).
The Under Ramp is assumed to be in the middle.

First trip to the Under Ramp took around 1.5 min.
Trip back to the Sheilds took around 1.5 min. (Including talk time to the guards)
Coming back through these past few buildings has been fairly rapid for Xenia. Though the crossing of the gap between buildings may have taken longer than the short single post indicated.

I'd say 4 min out of 5 would be generous. A more realistic appraisal would put the duration of both flight and invisibility at their very outer limits with possibly a round or two left.

Lady Solara HP 63/63 AC 27 (Barkskin +5, Protection from Arrows, Hide from Undead)
Thursday September 11th, 2008 9:11:44 AM
"I too have a fly spell prepared," the Lady Solara informs Syr. "I will use it when needed, so do not worry about me."

Otherwise, she continues to follow the rest of the group.

Spells Active:
Barkskin +5 - 300 minutes (est)
Protection from Arrows (100 damage points left) - 13 hours (est)
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes (est)

(OOC - Will be leaving for 4-5 months for training. I'll have to leave the Wold for that time but you can expect me back when I return. It's been a pleasure and I wish you guys good gaming! My last post will be tomorrow.)

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+24=44 ; d20+14=17 ;
Thursday September 11th, 2008 12:27:20 PM

"I found a way through, Wynn. Just go south from where we climbed in the windows. Drop down onto the next roof and then it's easy. We'll need to climb down four stories, but that's not hard."

"Problem is, it's probs not hard for them Gray Guys either."

Floating near the edge of the building, Xenia looks down across the expanse of the Under Ramp. The dimly lit terrain glows with the molten light of the fire moat. Suddenly, she feels herself falling, drifting gently to the rooftop. Her hand too, she can now see. The magic has worn off.

"I'm coming back now, Wynn." Clicking her heels, she feels flight take her feet once again, and the dark rogue zips back the way she came. But instead of entering the window from which she exited, she flies up one story to the roof. (Of building D) Over the far edge and to the east was the fight she left behind. Concealed within the shadows, Xenia looks down onto the next rooftop to see how things went.

Rolls and actions
Hide 44
Move Silently 17
(Note -5 penalty taken to Hide and MS for full movement)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:56/134
Thursday September 11th, 2008 9:23:10 PM
(OOC:I'll check back in alittle bit for a reply and then I'll post. I was wondering of few things. Is the undead that retreated over 100ft away from where Florin is? How much cover is the thing getting from the window, moreless is it pretty visible? An lastly would Florin observation and such give him any clue that a arrow would not effect them?)

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+2=8 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ;
Thursday September 11th, 2008 11:15:57 PM
Archon Attacks

Archon A
Attack 1 hits Touch AC 8, 1 damage
Attack 2 hits Touch AC 21, 2 damage

Archon B
Attack 1 hits Touch AC 19, 3 damage
Attack 2 hits Touch AC 5, 5 damage

Questions and Answers (DM Cayzle)
Friday September 12th, 2008 5:29:40 PM
Florin, the undead that retreated went back into the building and you cannot see it. It has 100% cover.

Thanks, Xenia, for the Fly info.

The Archons get only one attack each since they moved. One misses, one hits Undead A for 3 (total 4 to Undead A so far).

The party seems to be at a standoff. The three undead are unwilling to attack while they see Florin at the window and the archons hovering above it. They scream in frustration and watch closely. But they are not leaving either. Another undead has gone back into the building ... calling reinforcements?

Xenia has seen a way out and down, which will be easy with flying, fairly easy with climbing and ropes, maybe not so easy pursued by howling undead.

How will the Crimson Shields resolve this impasse?

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+24=39 ; d20+22=36 ; d20+17=23 ;
Saturday September 13th, 2008 1:20:10 AM

"I'm up on the roof now," Xenia reports. "I see three of them down below and two dead out in the middle. Weren't there six?"

"I'm gonna fly back into the other building and see where the other one went."

The rogue cleaves to the shadows without the slightest attempt at concealing what sound she might make. Like an arrow she flies toward the side window through which she threw the thunderstone. Pausing for but a moment to listen for movement out in the hall, she flies out through the open door and to the top of the stairway.

"Where did that Gray Guy go?"

Rolls and actions
Hide 39
Spot 36
Listen 23
(Note -5 penalty taken to Hide for full movement)

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3

OoC: We might as well start whacking the remaining undead. We've got a way through to the Under Ramp, so I don't think we'll need the Hide from Undead spell any longer. If necessary, Xenia will reveal herself and try to draw the remaining undead to the moat where they should fry themselves on the Wall of Fire.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:80/134
Saturday September 13th, 2008 10:36:16 PM
Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)
Potion of flying (have to look up to see how long it lasts.)

Florin smiles to Belkior and nods to him, "Thanks for the healing my friend."

Florin glances to Syr and ponders things before speaking to him, "There is one that retreated and three on the roof. If we go out I would guess the one that retreated will come back. We can kill them and be on our way." Florin shrugs as he looks to Syr, letting him decide. Florin can remove disease once a week so if Syr or anyone goes with him in that case then Florin can heal it.

Spells
1st:Cure light wounds, bless
2nd: Bull's stregnth
3rd: Cure moderate wounds

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+2=22 ; d6=2 ; d20+2=14 ; d6=3 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=22 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ;
Sunday September 14th, 2008 7:18:38 PM
The halfling cleric listens to Xenia and Florin before speaking. Belkior is a little worried, though.

"Don't be too sure, Florin. These things retain at least some intelligence so if that one comes back, it might be bringing some friends with it. While we wait, I'll see what the archons can do."

Belkior commands the archons to attack the remaining undead, preferably the one that had been injured before. If the undead are within range, the archons will fire both beams. Otherwise, they will move enough to be within 6o feet.

Archon A
Attack - hits Touch AC 22 (natural 20, no chance to critical), 2 damage
Attack - hits Touch AC 14, 3 damage

Archon B
Attack - misses Touch AC 5
Attack - hits Touch AC 22, 4 damage

DO NOT FORGET THE EFFECTS OF BELKIOR'S AREA SPELLS
- +2 to AC vs. evil
- +2 to all saves vs. evil
- +2 to saves vs. disease

Active Effects
Purifying Aura - everyone within medium range has +2 on saves vs. disease and poison
Hide from Undead - 120 minutes, DC 17 Will save for intelligent undead
Magic Circle vs. Evil - 130 minutes, +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves, vs. evil
Summon Monster V - 9 rounds (11 + 1 from vestments + 1 from Good domain)

Items Used
Pearl of Power

Spells
0th (DC 16) - Detect Magic(2), Detect Poison, Read Magic, Resistance
1st (DC 17) - Bless(2), Command, Hide from Undead, Sanctuary(2) (D - Protection from Evil)
2nd (DC 18) - Bear's Endurance, Hold Person, Lesser Restoration(2), Silence(2) (D - Aid)
3rd (DC 19) - Prayer, Remove Disease*(4) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*)
4th (DC 20) - Death Ward*, Restoration(2) (D - Holy Smite)
5th (DC 21) - Summon Monster V*, Wall of Stone (D - Dispel Evil)
6th (DC 22) - Heal(2) (D - Heal)
* = used

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Monday September 15th, 2008 6:40:32 PM
"They've retreated" the bard thinks back to Xenia. "One of them took off like it was going for reinforcements"

The bard draws his scimitar and readies for battle. When called upon he will jump down to the roof below and engage the undead.

Aaargh! (DM Cayzle)
Monday September 15th, 2008 7:49:25 PM
Aaargh! My computer hard drive failed! I have to erase everything. I had a pretty recent back up, so that's okay, but it sure puts me behind!

I'll have a post up tonite or tomorrow AM.

I mean Tuesday Afternoon!

Double Aaargh! (DM Cayzle)
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 7:28:03 PM
OH MY GOSH! I POSTED FROM WORK AND IT EVIDENTLY DIDN'T CLICK!

I have had nothing but bad luck with tech recently!!

Turn to come very soon!

Turning to fight? (DM Cayzle)
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 7:33:40 PM
The Undead go first -- they ready actions.

Wynn tells Xenia about the wounded undead that ran off. The bard is ready to jump down for a fight!

Xenia flies off back to find the wounded undead. She finds it in the bedroom into which she threw the thunderstone. It is sitting and licking its wounds. It has not noticed her.

Undead Hunter Florin is ready to fly back down and attack!

Belkior urges restraint. He has his archons attack again. They inflict some damage to the undead.

Syr and Harley seem uncertain.

Lady Solara agrees with Belkior.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:80/134
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 9:11:33 PM
Florin looks to the others and waits as he sees what Belkior and the others do. He does smile abit to Belkior, "I'm ok with your friends wounding them or killing any they might beable too, just I know we are in a hurry too." Florin waits now to see what happens, wishing they could just block the window if nothing else and move.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP) d20+29=36 ;
Tuesday September 16th, 2008 10:03:09 PM

Whew ... "Wynn, I found the sixth Gray Guy. Looks like he didn't run off to fetch others after all. He's just sitting her in this room licking ... Um, I don't think I wanna know what he's licking."

"You know, I kinda sorta feel sorry for these guys. It's not like they asked for this or anything. But, I suppose that given half a chance they'd try and eat our flesh, huh?" A mental sigh comes over the telepathic link that Xenia shares with Wynn.

"I'm gonna try and coax him back out onto the roof."

The dark rogue backs slowly out the window, giving a 20ft space between herself and the sill. Then once again, she pulls out her Gray Bag of Tricks.

Rolls and actions
Hide 36

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Wednesday September 17th, 2008 1:07:33 PM
Harley looks around the room to see if there is anything to block the window with to keep the undead from following them. He looks at the doorway within the building to see if they can make a barricade there.

"We can't fight them all. Maybe we should just make a run for it and see how far we can get before they catchup to us. We will have a little bit of a head start."

Syr HP 142 AC 36/35
Wednesday September 17th, 2008 3:31:19 PM
Syr reaches into his belt pouch and pulls out his two remaining potions of flying. He keeps one in his hand and passes the other to Belkior. "Use this when we need to get over that wall. It's the same thing I gave Florin."

Moving up next to Florin the elf comments, "I'm here but I'm not liking it. I agree with Harley. I just don't see the point to this particular battle. What does it get us? Okay, so we get rid of the enemy behind us but why not just put them WAY behind us? Added to that, and I'm not Belkior, what if we discover a way to reverse this disease think of who these people might were." With a sigh, he resigns himself to the coming battle.

OOC: Ike is gone and we have power back. I never realized how addicted I was to hot showers! Anyway, I was keeping up with the Shields using my phone. Life isn't quite back to normal but I should be in here daily to post.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:80/134
Wednesday September 17th, 2008 8:57:28 PM
Florin looks to Syr and thinks, "If we can go without any of them following us to more people then lets do it. However if they can follow us to more people then we must way the few to the many. Are trying to save the lives of those undead out there worth the loss of more if they can follow us some how or find another way the route we go."

Florin glances back, "I don't want to fight them either, I already killed or re-killed some as it is. An we are looking at the simple fact of, is there any going back really for them? How many of them even if we find a cure are going to beable to handle what they have done, the people they have killed and eaten. It's all a happy notion but when they start noticeing loved ones, family and such are gone and if they don't remember then they will start asking questions." Florin looks to Syr and sighs, "As I said, I don't want to kill any of them but if we can move on, block this area or such and they not follow us then we should go before Belkior's friends out there are gone. I'm sure those things as they are now will not climb with the latern archons attacking."

(OOC: Cayzle, I know Florin is lawful good so if this post is going to pose a alignment problem then please let me know.)

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Hide from Undead, Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Wednesday September 17th, 2008 10:22:41 PM
The halfling cleric looks around at his companions, understanding what they are saying. Belkior feels much the same way.

"I agree, we're wasting time and resources with these undead here. We're likely to need everything down below, if this is any indication. So, I'll leave the archons here to keep the undead off of us while we fly over the fire."

If everyone agrees, Belkior will use the potion and fly to meet Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern.

Discretion is the Better Part (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 18th, 2008 5:10:24 PM

Undead move first: Unable to reach the Archons, and not wanted to try the climb under attack from them, the undead on the roof retreat to the other side of the roof, 80 feet away.

Florin waits to see what happens. He wishes the party could just block the window.

Harley says, well, why can't we block the window? He notices that several bookshelves and a desk over there would serve just fine.

Syr kind of agrees with Harley and Florin. Besides, maybe they could cure these people later.

Florin struggles with the ethics of the situation, but his heart is in the right place,

Belkior agrees.

Xenia moves into the previous building, ready to try something with her bag of tricks.

The DM Takes Over A Bit to move things along ... The party blocks the windows, leaves the archons behind to guard the windows, and then moves to the underramp.

Question: Is everyone flying? Are some people climbing over roofs? How will climbers, if any, get down to the Underramp?

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Thursday September 18th, 2008 6:33:09 PM

Called back by Wynn, Xenia floats down off the four story drop and to the Under Ramp below.

"Hey Ros, Gill. This is us, the Crimson Shields."

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Thursday September 18th, 2008 11:16:34 PM
The halfling cleric activates the magic of his armor to fly over the fire. Once he lands near the two gaurds, Belkior waits for them to respond to Xenia's questions.

Syr HP 142 AC 36/35 d8+3=9 ;
Friday September 19th, 2008 11:40:47 AM
Syr downs the potion with a gulp and takes off over the wall. Before going all the way over, he checks to make sure everyone else is following. He moves over to Florin and attempts a small cure. (CLW 9) "Time to regroup before moving onward."

(OOC: Did I read that right as I was catching up? Is Lady Solara gone for 3-4 months? Might be a good time to leave her here?)

Active Spells:
Extended Barkskin
Hide from Undead
Fly
Magic Fang

Used: 3 flying potions and CLW

OOC (DM Cayzle)
Friday September 19th, 2008 3:12:50 PM
Is Lady Solara gone for 3-4 months? Might be a good time to leave her here?

Yup, Shegger is on walkabout. But should you all leave the noble lady here, alone, surrounded by undead? Nah, not yet!

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:89/134
Friday September 19th, 2008 8:18:05 PM
Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)
Potion of flying (have to look up to see how long it lasts.)

Florin moves with the others and uses the flying ability from the potion he had taken to get over the flames of the moat and to the otherside with everyone else. Once over the does comment to Syr, "I cab see why wizards like these spells so much. Never thought I would be flying around like this in my heavy armor."

On the otherside Florin glances around abit and wonders where to next.

(OOC: Cayzle, I still need to look up how long the potion of flying lasts. I'll look it up for my next post inless it has expired already in which case I'll take it off the active effects area next post.)

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Monday September 22nd, 2008 8:00:20 AM
If Wynn can jump from a rooftop to the under-ramp without landing in the flames, he will activate his ring of featherfall and do so! If he must pass through the flames on the way, he will also activate his ring of blinking.

Beyond the Moat of Fire (DM Cayzle)
Monday September 22nd, 2008 5:07:13 PM

A careful analysis of the immediate environment reveals that the party can indeed reach the Underramp safely -- bypassing almost all the undead as well as the deadly moat of fire -- by coming in from the side and above.

From a nearby rooftop, with careful use of magic such as flying and feather fall, the party finds itself in a relative place of safety.

[OOC: A standard fly potion lasts as long as a Fly spell cast by a 5th level wizard.]

The two guards stand shocked, for a moment. Something has actually happened on their watch! Their lives have meaning. Events have followed fairly logically. And in short order, the vast door to the Undercity swing open, and the party enters.

You are shown to an antechamber, evidently one for guests, but by the musty smell, seldom used.

An undercrat enters and asks you to confirm that after this is over, you will report to the Temple of Flower for memory erasure of information directly related to the operation of the Undercity?

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Monday September 22nd, 2008 8:19:57 PM

Xenia walks down the ramp toward the doors to the Undercity.

"You two watch out, 'kay?" The slim rogue turns at the bottom. "If we can find our way here maybe so can them Gray Weerdos out there. "You gotta take care. 'Cause dying ain't romantic. And death's not a game which will soon be over. Death ... death's not anything. Death is not. It's the absence of presence, nothing more. The endless time of never coming back. A gap you can't see. And when the wind blows through it, it makes no sound."

With a wink of her green green eyes, she turns and leaves the Trash Level behind.

"Yeah." Now in the waiting room, Xenia cranes her neck to see what lies beyond. "Sure, I promised the Overlord, and I'll promise you too. I'll go to Flower and do the memory thing when this is over."

"So ... " Xenia lets the question hang in the air. "How do you like working for Jonas," she asks the undercrat. "What's *your* take on him?"

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:89/134
Monday September 22nd, 2008 8:45:26 PM
Active effects:
Cloak of Displacement (minor: 20% miss chance)
Aura of Courage (Immune to fear and +4 morale bonus to everyone in 10ft against fear effects.)
Divine Health (Immune to diseases, even super natural ones)
Life Shield+2 (Bonus to AC vs Undead)

Florin looks to the two guards and nods to them before heading towards the door, "Stay safe fellas."

Inside the guest area he looks around and then to the person speaking and who Xenia speaks to before nodding his head, "I have no problem going there. I have a sister who works there anyway so it would be a good chance to see her." Florin thinks, wondering when the last time he had seen his sister was but honestly can't remember since it has been quite a long time ago really. He shrugs once more, he had always gotten along with her though so it would be ok.

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Monday September 22nd, 2008 10:04:00 PM
The halfling cleric nods his assent to the request.

"The Patriarch of Alemi assures me that this is both necessary and safe, so I will submit."

Syr HP 142 AC 36/35 d20+19=22 ;
Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 12:18:16 AM
Syr shakes the undercrat's hand quickly, "I think we are all agreed to go to the temple assuming things go well. Not to rush you or anything but we'd like to move on as quickly as possible. What can you give us in the way of guidance or an update?" Then as a casual afterthought he mentions, "Oh, we have an old acquaintance down here. Can you tell us what Jonas is doing these days?" (Diplomacy 22)

Active Spells:
Magic Fang
Invisibility to Undead?
Barkskin

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 12:43:00 PM
"We already agreed to the procedure."

"Nice of you to be more concerned about inanimate objects than the people who are affected by this disease."

Harley waits impatiently for the undercity lackey to show them the way.

The Tragedy of the Undercrats (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 25th, 2008 12:27:14 AM

The party agrees to the memory erasure. Syr asks about Jonas. Harley suggests that the undercrat is more concerned with machines than people.

The man questioning you flinches at Harley's remark. From within the cowled robe of office he wears, you see that his eyes are shiny, maybe wet. He says softly to Harley, "Talk to me about those affected by the disease when one in three of your friends has succumbed to it. Talk to me about the human cost when you have paid the price of admission." He rolls up the sleeve of his robe, and underneath you see the black marks tracing his veins. He is infected!

When Syr says he wants to move as quickly as possible, the man nods and adds, "I too hope that you will be swift to find a cure."

He adds, in answer to Syr, "Jonas is now the chief among equals of us who remain lucid. We await the election of a new Undercrat, should we survive that long. Until then, Jonas serves, as do we all."

"He came here as a convict, but proved his worth. In this tough time, he has given us the strength and will to go on. He and we all ask for your help."

"Come, I will take you to him now."

OOC: Next post will be the meeting with Jonas. Please note any special preparations with today's post.

Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85)
Thursday September 25th, 2008 9:43:25 AM
OOC - I would like to ask this man a question before we move on to meet Jonas, if I can.

"Do you know how you became infected?"

"We will do our best to find a cure for you and for everyone else."

Quick Answer for Harley (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 25th, 2008 10:15:56 AM
The Undercrat shrugs. "We think it passes with a touch -- even a single touch." You will note that he is careful to keep his distance from you.

He smiles slightly when Harley mentions trying to find a cure.

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:89/134
Thursday September 25th, 2008 12:42:55 PM
Florin watches what happens and moves foreward and looks to the man, "Do not worry about me, I seem to be immune to this disease." To prove it Florin shows a couple of the battle wounds he still has before looking the black marks over some, "Can the disease be removed by my powers I wonder? I mean I can only do it once in quite awhile but if it can work then there is hope for atleast some people with just that. That in it's own right should be enough to spark hope among the people. However destroying what is causeing this is just as important since the infected that are cured could just become infected again."

Florin thinks before looking to the man and speaks to him more, "I'm sorry, I would like abit more info if you would not mind telling me somethings. Your infected but not like those out there yet. Do these black veins slowly cover you and when they do, you become one of those undead like creatures? Excuse me for calling them creatures too. Some people hesitate when they think they might be killing a friend or a loved one," Florin looks to the man, "If I wasn't a paladin then I too would be infected. I suppose depending on the disease and such it could just take longer to take hold or something, time will tell."

Florin looks to Syr and smiles abit, "I was a major pain in Jonas's backside before parting ways with the group. I wonder if it's a good idea for me to be there. This is a matter where we can't have his anger or anything clouding the issues at hand." Florin shrugs though, really holding no overly ill will towards Jonas, yes Florin was still unhappy about the attack on the orphanage back then, the loss of life but maybe the man has changed atleast some. Florin really couldn't be sure till he did see Jonas again.

Quick Answer for Florin (DM Cayzle)
Thursday September 25th, 2008 1:41:13 PM

When Florin mentions a cure, the Undercrat's eyes get a hungry look -- but the man simply says, "You must do as you see best."

He says that the disease progresses at different rates among different people. There seems to be an asymptomatic early stage in which you are nonetheless contagious. Then it spreads through the veins, taking a day, or more, or maybe a week. When it turns, there is a convulsion, and then the alteration to ravenous, cunning undead.

Then he says that he will take you to Jonas now.

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Thursday September 25th, 2008 3:21:17 PM

Quiet and watchful, Xenia goes along with things as they happen.

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura
Thursday September 25th, 2008 10:33:52 PM
Watching and quiet, the halfling cleric is thinking about the progression of the disease described by the Undercrat. From the sounds of it, Belkior might be personally immune but his companions would not be. Still, his blessings from Alemi might provide them with some hope.

Just then, the Paragon's darts a look at Florin and whoever else was injured by the undead. Should he be checking them for signs of infection?

The Acting Underlord (DM Cayzle)
Friday September 26th, 2008 8:29:57 AM

The party is escorted from the antechamber. You walk single file through narrow low-ceilinged hallways, carved from huge raw blocks. Every once in a while there is a hatch to duck through. Sometimes odd rods or pipes shoot through across the upper reaches of the hallway, forcing you to bend down. From some of those you detect heat, or freezing cold, or a strange thrumming.

It would be easy to feel cramped in here.

Following the infected undercrat, you at last come to an audience chamber, which, while not really big at all, at least seems big and gives you room to stretch and stand side by side. But even this "spacious" 30-by-30 chamber is somewhat cramped -- several cots have been set up on one side, and evidently some undercrats sleep here at night. The cots do look out of place; they are not permanent fixtures.

In another corner there is a desk and a dozen chairs, making a meeting area of sorts. Right now there is only one human behind the desk, working on papers. Two guards stand on either side. As you enter, the man rises and comes around the desk.

That steely face ... the eyes that watched, the hands that murdered orphans. Dealer in bad faith; leader of hoods and ruffians; clever, ruthless, and plotting .... it is Jonas, once of the Anvil Hearts, now an undercrat by all appearances.

Jonas twists his mouth into a smile, and motions you to be seated. As you come closer, you see that the years have not been kind to him. He has aged, more than you have, and the hair under his cowl is shot with silver.

"Ahhh, the so-called Crimson Shields ... of Hope, is it? Let us hope indeed that your name holds some meaning, because it galls me to be forced to hope in the likes of you, old 'friends'!"

"So, the bitter irony of fate reaches out to grab my guts and twist them into knots. And no doubt you are more than pleased to find yourself sent here to help me." He laughs cruelly.

"But hope in you I must, and you are in fact my last hope. The last hope of the undercrats and the Floating City, even maybe. You must be so proud." His voice drips with sarcasm, and it does seem to you that the years have changed Jonas.

The man grins, then. "So, are you ready to serve me? To help rid the city of this plague, and even to find a cure? Shall we work together, setting aside our old grievances for the good of the people of the city? Let bygones be bygones, as we shake hands in comity, if not friendship."

He reaches out a hand, offering to shake.

If you make a Spot check vs DC20, then please Highlight to display spoiler: {you note that the veins on the back of his outstretched hand are traced in black.}

Xenia (AC29, 68/68HP)
Friday September 26th, 2008 11:48:35 AM

"STOP!"

"Don't touch him." The rogue's eyes, bore into the Undercrat with suspicion and loathing. "He's infected. Just lookit his hands."

"I always thought you were bad, Jonas," she continues. "You used people, and you traded casually in their lives. But this is the first time, I've ever thought you a windy ass."

"Talk talk talk talk talk talk talk. Skip your bitter irony of grabbing guts and just tell us what you need."

"And you can ferget your idea of getting one of us infected. We'd fight just as hard to find a cure for you, and everyone else in the city whether one of us was infected or not."

Rolls and Actions
Spot Auto Success

Active Effects: Barkskin CL15 (150m), Hide from Undead (120m), Fly (5/5min)

Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10

Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:89/134 d20+3=9 ;
Friday September 26th, 2008 1:08:28 PM
Florin listens to what is said and shakes his head at all of Jonas's words, abit changed, abit the same. He also listens to what Xenia says before glanceing towards Jonas, Florin himself not noticeing anuthing but he believes Xenia, "I agree with Xenia. Are you hopeing maybe one of us would become infected to make us work harder? I would ask how many have you already infected and such too but that at the moment isn't the point. Get on with it Jonas." Florin frowns abit, "I have already been in contact with those out there who are far worse off right now then you are and if my protection from diseases as a paladin happens not to cover me then I too will need a cure or to try and cure myself. We all will surely have to fight more of them before we are through also and from what I seen the disease is easily enough spread and the chanced of no one getting hurt in a battle is slim."

While waiting for Jonas to go on and letting the others talk, Florin thinks and pulls off his gauntlet and undoes the lower arm piece to his armor, he has never had to test his immunity to disease before like now so he isn't sure what to expect really.

(Florin will check out the veins he can see in his wrist and such to make sure everything is clear. This also giveing him an idea if this strange disease can by pass his immunities.)

Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+7=15 ;
Friday September 26th, 2008 9:34:12 PM
The halfling cleric doesn't need to duck under any of the pipes that his companions had to avoid. Belkior does, however, try to keep a mental count of how many times his companions bang their heads. Of course, the hatches present obstacles that Belkior has to clamber up and over.

Belkior doesn't notice anything about Jonas' hand and is surprised (slightly) by Xenia's outburst.

Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]
Friday September 26th, 2008 10:34:24 PM
The bard keeps his own countenance, for his own issues were with Specialty Johnson, the second in command of the Anvil Hearts, but he has no trust of Jonas and keep his distance. "Nice pick up, Xenia" he silently compliments the rogue for her observational prowess.

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