Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) d20+22=38 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+14=16 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 9:01:34 AM
"Not sure what we'd use to cut the silver cords, Wynn. Hey! Do you think that might be what's making them deaders in the first place? Maybe if we cut them silver guys away, the deaders will come back to normal?"
"Hey, Darples, are you infected? Sure would go a long way to finding out how to beat this thing if we saw a silver cord starting up on you or sump'in."
"And remember now, them Red Maskies didn't have silver cords. They looked like magicker types to me. Always reading up on stuff, like Theo does."
After exploring her little theory on the deader disease, Xenia takes up scouting position. Her eyes and ears are peeled. The group is depending on her to keep them from trouble.
Rolls and Actions Spot 38 Listen 34 Hide 29 (-5 Penalty for full movement) Move Silently 16 (-5 Penalty for full movement)
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 2/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 126) Heyoo (AC 16, Hps 45) d20+17=32 ; d20+16=23 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 1:59:43 PM
(Spot 32, Listen 23, +4 humans, +4 centaurs and +2 magical beasties)
"You command, I follow." Says Brahmah, who takes the rear (playing cork for the bottleneck ;)). He's entirely aware that this is a really bad place for him. Tight quarters, undead that do nasty things and now having to take the rear after so many years taking the lead... going to take some getting used to. He just hopes he can prove himself.
[OOC: As a logistical point, could Brahmah move more easily by walking on the the wall, would it make moving less confined? Is the tunnel taller than it is wide? I suppose in either case, its still going to be a tight one... nevermind.
OOC: Brahmah may have left Heyoo back at the place where he met the Crimsons, unless thats bad.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+8=18 ; d20+7=17 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 9:31:17 PM
The halfling cleric follows along in his assigned place in line. Belkior is is intent on following his companions and listening to the conversation than anything else. Listen = 18, Spot = 17
Syr Ac 31/30 Hp 142 d20=14 ; d20=10 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 10:48:04 PM
Syr squeezes around the 'gaur and shakes Mogan's hand "Welcome aboard I'm Syrdeth Redbow." (spot 23 listen 16)
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75] d20+6=20 ; d20+7=23 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 11:12:34 PM
"I don't know what created them in the first place Xenia, but the way you described the ones with the chords, I wondered if that's how they were controlled. The ones outside weren't so organized. As for cutting the chords, I was just going to use my longsword. If those chords are ethereal, when we blink so are we and we should be able to sever them." Wynn keeps pace near the front of the group and keeps his eyes and ears open for trouble.[Spot=20, Listen=23]
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) d20+10=29 ; d20+10=11 ; Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 11:53:05 PM
Harley stays alert. Flail and shield are at ready.
Spot 29
Listen 11
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 126) Heyoo (AC 16, Hps 45) Thursday October 23rd, 2008 7:47:54 AM
Brahmah remains vigilant and waits to be asked to do more. Jumping ahead in this organized and tuned group might get them killed. That would be bad.
OOC (DM Cayzle) Thursday October 23rd, 2008 11:23:56 AM
Sorry for the delay, folks; first post of a fight always takes longer than I planned.
Morgan Kingsley (AC = 18, Hps = 86/86) d20+7=27 ; d20+7=17 ; Thursday October 23rd, 2008 2:20:54 PM
Morgan walks slowly in the back wondering how in gods name anyone would sent out a female to scout for them, but realising that these folk are somewhat locale heroes and therefore who are he to argue with their expertise after all, all he knows is how to get the days to go by a bit faster and dream about tomorrow.
He hardly notice what the others are doing, simply tagging along lost in his own thoughts.
(ooc: having a bit hard time keeping up with everything - I am somewhat paralysed since I can not post from work due to all posts get tripled. Anyway will keep my self updated every evening - bare with me I am trying to find a way to handle the daily routines and get Wold into that routines :P)
Spot: 27 (wow wasnt all that LOST in my own thoughts appearantly Listen: 17
OOC (DM Cayzle) Thursday October 23rd, 2008 7:47:21 PM
Morgan, feel free to post from work; Al or I will delete the extra posts, no problem.
Let me clarify: The party is on the secret lowermost level of a magic floating city. This level has all the magic and machines that keep the city afloat. Somehow, death cultists have invaded this level and taken over most of it. The cultists are spreading a disease that turns victims into undead. The party has entered the part of the level controlled by the cultists, and are headed for what might be the heart of the problem, the main control room. This part of the level seems to consist mostly of narrow accessways and small rooms.
With Xenia up ahead, two secret doors open, and undead spill out! So far, you see only two undead opponents, but surely others are coming up behind them.
Xenia hears the scrape of the secret doors opening, and she has an immediate sense -- as much through her link with Wynn as through her own senses -- that there is something going on behind her.
Brahmah senses a door opening behind him. Harley, Morgan, Wynn, and Syr are alerted too.
But Belkior and Florin are caught flat-footed and cannot act this round. Darples is taken completely unaware as well.
Now, you know that these creatures are fast -- so they will act before you. What do you plan to do?
The squares marked as Machinery consist of moving pistons, rotating gears and axles, and other supports. You can move through such squares at double cost and you must make an escape artist check vs DC20 to avoid 3d6 damage in so doing. The DC is 24 for large creatures; 16 for small ones. You cannot end your move in Machinery unless you are Tiny or smaller.
Brahmah, it is your choice to have your bear with you or not. As you prefer, but please decide now.
Brahmah, please note that you are under the effect of the squeezing rules: Squeezing: In some cases, you may have to squeeze into or through an area that isn't as wide as the space you take up. You can squeeze through or into a space that is at least half as wide as your normal space. Each move into or through a narrow space counts as if it were 2 squares, and while squeezed in a narrow space you take a --4 penalty on attack rolls and a --4 penalty to AC. When a Large creature (which normally takes up four squares) squeezes into a space that's one square wide, the creature's miniature figure occupies two squares, centered on the line between the two squares. A creature can squeeze past an opponent while moving but it can't end its movement in an occupied square.
Morgan and Brahmah, look for e-mail about PC sheet details tonight or early tomorrow.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Thursday October 23rd, 2008 11:49:44 PM
The halfling cleric realizes that he and his companions are about to enter into combat. Belkior's first instinct is to protect himself and his companions, so he invokes a Magic Circle against Evil.
OOC - Belkior will choose his spells later and make the rest of his combat post after some other people.
OOC (DM Cayzle) Friday October 24th, 2008 12:10:50 AM
Um, sorry Belkior ... you and Florin are flat-footed and surprised. No actions for you this round.
Morgan Kingsley (AC = 18, Hps = 86/86) Friday October 24th, 2008 6:13:39 AM
Morgan spins around upon hearing the clicking sounds of the door. Only to be faced with the huge bulk of flesh who squeeze in behind him. Quickly realising there is no way Morgan can get passed the Minotaur, he decides that the way ahead is the only option. Screaming out loud "Move people, move! The living corpses are behind us, we got to get out of here". Trying to keep in control Morgan start to push forward by putting pressure on Syr.
Brahmah shimmies to turn around to see what is behind him. Syr, trying to squeeze past might have a hard time, considering that Brahmah is taking up a good portion of the passage. He turns to defend the rear otherwise. (OOC: To Syr By the sounds of it, Brahmah can't even defend himself much less turn safely, hence the penalty to AC. If allowed by Cayzle, Brahmah will let you by, presumably because you know how to handle these type of undead creatures.)
*grunt, groan, grimace* "Damn horns!"
"Are these the ones that drain you of life and make you like them?!" He attempts to draw blades. "Can anyone cast protection from evil on me, please?"
OOC (DM Cayzle) Friday October 24th, 2008 7:14:14 AM
Note that per the rules, you can ALWAYS pass through a friend's space -- even a friendly minotaur's space -- so long as you end your move in an open square. Note that Brahmah is NOT defenseless -- he just takes a -4 on attacks and AC.
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) d20+24=34 d20+14=34 Friday October 24th, 2008 10:31:10 AM
"Deaders? I'm on my way back, Wynn. Warn the guys that if they charge straight ahead, they'll run into some machine stuff that could take a chomp or two out of our new Beefy Guy."
The dark rogue takes a moment to activate her ring, then she slips into shadow and starts along the way back using a different route. The corridors around her begin to flicker in and out of shades of gray.
"Gonna see if we can't cut them silver cord things away from the deaders, Wynn." Links of a spiked chain roll into her hands as she stalks back toward the Shields. "We'll see whether this don't free them up from this disease thing or not."
Rolls and Actions SA: Activate Ring of Blinking Hide 34 (-5 for full movement) MS 34 (-5 for full movement)
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr), Blinking (7/7r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Syr Ac 31/30 Hp 142 P4 Friday October 24th, 2008 10:47:46 AM
Syr jumps in surprise at Morgan's shouts. He frantically peers around those behind him trying to determine the source. "We've got them coming from two points. You, Harley, and Brahman move to stop them at that door behind us AND stop pushing me. Florin, Wynn and I will take the front group." Syr weaves through those in front of him to end at P4. To answer Brahmah's question, "Other than the fact that these things are FAST and pack a mean punch, we aren't sure what they've done although reports indicate that their claws carry the disease."
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Friday October 24th, 2008 11:55:00 AM
OoC: How high are the ceilings in here?
OOC (DM Cayzle) Friday October 24th, 2008 3:00:01 PM
Ten foot high ceilings. Recall that the floor and ceilings are blink-proof. Also some columns and walls, but none here.
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Friday October 24th, 2008 3:21:41 PM
OoC: Is there any visible indication that something is solid on the Ethereal plane? Or can you only know by bumping into it?
Also, note the edit of Xenia's move above. I've added Hide to it.
OOC (DM Cayzle) Friday October 24th, 2008 3:31:06 PM
Yup. Things on the Wold proper (aka, the prime material plane) look shadowy (but not see-thru) to someone in the Realm of Shadows.
In the Realm, usually the only thing that looks really real are yourself, creatures you meet or travel with, and the Woldsblood. But in this case, the Ceiling and Floor are clearly really real in the Shadow Realm as well as in the Wold proper.
If you can make a trained Know (Planes) skill check vs DC20, I'll tell you what lore might have to suggest for other examples of such as this.
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)
"What?" Florin turns to the shouts of the new man, Morgan, sighting all the way down the line of his fellow Crimson Shields.
"What!!!" The realization comes swiftly enough, and Florin turns his attention to the two corridors in the midst of which he stands. Both represent an avenue of potential danger. Against both he must stand and defend his comrades.
Swift as this realization comes, though ... it comes too late.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2 Friday October 24th, 2008 11:23:47 PM
Stuck in the middle of the group, and unable to see their agressors, Wynn can only hope to raise the spirits of his comrades. He draws his sword and begins to sing a sea shanty in honor of their newest member and the taur's love for the sea.
Fare thee well, my lovely Dinah, a thousand times adieu. We are bound away from the Holy Ground and the girls we love so true. We'll sail the salt seas over and we'll return once more, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
Oh... You're the girl that I adore, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
[OOC all allies within hearing distance gain +2 to attack and damage rolls and +2 to saves versus charm and fear from Inspire Courage
OOC: Friends, normally you would act, and then the enely would act, and we would go back and forth like that every round. These undead have the special abilities of 1) Always Going First, 2) Can Charge Over Obstacles, and 3) Can Make A Full Attack At The End Of A Charge.
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The Enemy Goes First!
At first, you might think these foes are zombies, but they are QUICK! They charge stooped over, hopping around corners and obstacles easily. They wear rags and bits of robes. Their grey skin is laced with thick knotted black veins. Their red eyes glow with purpose and direction. Unlike the ones you encountered before these are not so crazed, sizing you up as they approach. Then they pounce!
One charges Florin, who is taken flat-footed and so does not benefit from his Dex bonus to AC. The attacks on Florin hit AC32, AC31, and AC30! Does his cloak of displacement save him? No, no attacks are avoided. Florin takes 7, 7, and 14, for a total of 28 hp damage.
Another charges Brahmah. Seeing as Brahmah was not surprised, he retains both his Dex bonus to AC and his ability to make attacks of opportunity, which he can put to good use right now, thanks to his natural 10-foot reach.
Brahmah, your AoO will be vs AC18.
Assuming the creature survives the minotaur's AoO, it them attacks Brahmah, hitting AC20, AC16, and AC16 (a nat one). This one must have sent all his luck over to the one that hit Florin! Brahmah emerges unscathed from his first taste of Crimson Shields combat!
Two other undead move up behind these, ready to fight as soon as possible.
And as it turns out, two more head off to try to circle around. Xenis will find those in a moment.
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Our Heros Fight Back!
Belkior is surprised, and immediately decides to cast a spell as soon as he gets a chance.
Florin, too, is taken unaware. And he is wounded! Fortunately, his divine resistance to disease saves him from infection.
Darples heads north away from the fray, very concerned about avoiding danger.
Fighting down panic, Morgan indicates that he wants to move forward.
(OOC: You actually have not taken any actions at all. Remember, you CAN move through the space occupied by a friend. It's a five-foot wide corridor, so you can get by. If you do move, tell me the number and letter of the square to which you want to move. The scale is five feet per square.)
Syr orders his friends to move to block the doors, but the undead are too fast for that, and they are already on you!
Syr wants to move to P4, just east of Florin, but doing so will provoke an Attack of Opportunity from undead U1, unless the monk is tumbling. Does Syr keep moving to P4? and if so, how? Will he risk the AoO?
Wynn inspires courage in his friends (I think Xenia is out of range?).
Xenia heads back, taking time to activate her ring of Blinking. When she gets to square AD8, she sees two undead right in front of her. Does she continue on her original route -- right at them? Or does she choose to use her remaining three squares of movement going somewhere else?
[OOC: DM Note -- Harley and Morgan have not yet acted yet. You guys want to do something? The current map shows no movement for those two and partial movement for Syr and Xenia. And I need an AoO from Brahmah vs AC18.]
Florin Jadenth AC:23/AC25 vs Undead; HP:113/134 - Sub/Al d20+19=24 ; d20+14=28 ; d10+8=14 ; d10+8=16 ; Saturday October 25th, 2008 9:35:05 AM
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)
"Domi be my Shield!" Florin's Mithral hand-and-a-half sword rises and falls. He grits his teeth at the injuries that he has sustained. Pain is transitory and bearable. Injury to those he has sworn to protect and to fight along side, that is not to be tolerated.
Rolls and Actions Hit U1 AC24, AC28, Damage 14+16 = 30hp
Position: O4 (No move)
Question: Does attacking kitty corner across a corner incur a penalty for cover? For, example, were Syr to attack U1 in the current map positions, would U1 gain +4AC for Cover from the Corner?
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Saturday October 25th, 2008 9:37:04 AM
OoC: Question: Can Xenia see the same sort of silver cords attached to these undead that she saw coming from the undead who were pushing the block? If so, which way are the cords going?
Morgan Kingsley (AC = 18, Hps = 86/86) Saturday October 25th, 2008 9:46:03 AM
(ooc: want to move surely ... in the direction away from these beasts N2 and get my cutlas out as fast as possible).
OOC Answers (DM Cayzle) Saturday October 25th, 2008 11:51:27 AM
Yup, attacking around a corner, like Syr might, definitely gives cover. Just like Al said.
And yes, Xenia does see the cords. They are actually dark grey. She only sees them when she blinks into the Realm of Shadows. They lead off toward the east, toward the control room.
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Saturday October 25th, 2008 1:41:54 PM
OoC: As Xenia's position, as I defined it last turn was not possible, could I designate an alternate position for her to finish out her move? If so, I would like her to continue north long the corridor after spotting the two approaching undead and end her move, hidden, at AD5.
Is this alright?
OOC Answers (DM Cayzle) Saturday October 25th, 2008 2:57:17 PM
Morgan and Xenia, that would be a-ok. I'll post a revised map after I hear from Syr as to where he wants to move.
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) d20+10=15 ; d20+10=19 ; Saturday October 25th, 2008 5:57:53 PM
Harley lets Morgan slip by him in the narrow corridor. He stand behind the minotaur to provide magical support.
"Belkior, I will help Brahmah, you help Florin."
Harley casts Magic Circle against Evil. He keeps close to Brahmah so that he falls within the radius of the spell.
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Spot 15 Listen 19
Location: I4 with Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Round One Final Notes (DM Cayzle) Saturday October 25th, 2008 7:00:09 PM
Harley casts a magic circle and takes a step towards Brahmah so as to ward the minotaur fully.
Xenia passes by the undead and heads north, then hiding. (I'm using the Hide 34 roll from your last full post.)
Syr chooses not to squeeze directly between the undead and Florin. He does not open himself up to an AoO. From where he is, he can duck around the corner to fight it, but it has cover from him, and he from it -- that's a +4 AC bonus.
Morgan backs up and away.
Okay, I think that really brings us to the end of Round One! And the final map!
"More deaders coming around from the East, Wynn!" Cloaked in shadows, the rogue slips by and becomes a still dark shape just beyond the turn where the infected undead must pass in order to come around in front of the Shields.
"I saw two of 'em. I'm gonna see if anything will cut the silver cord thingies. Gonna try a weapon first. My chain oughta slash it good. If it can be slashed."
Absolutely still, she waits for the deaders to pass. Nerves. This will take nerves. They'll come right up close. Hit and then run. Blink through the wall. Maybe, if you're lucky, they'll follow you. Maybe they'll spend some time wondering where you went. Maybe that will buy the Shields some time. Time to heal. Time to power up.
Rolls and Actions Pre-Delay Action. Carried over from last round. Hide 34 (-5 for full movement) MS 34 (-5 for full movement)
Delay Action until after Deader's pass.
Hit silver cord of last deader in line AC24, Damage 2hp
Position: AB2 (25ft Move)
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr), Blinking (6/7r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O5 d20+18=27 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+13=25 ; 2d6+7=16 ; 2d6+7=14 ; 3d6+7=15 ; 3d6+7=21 ; 2d6+7=10 ; Sunday October 26th, 2008 10:19:02 AM
If Florin kills the creature with his attack then Syr will take a 5' step and attack the next one. Otherwise, he finishes off the one in front of him and moves down the corridor to O6 with a series of kicks and punches. (Attack 23,33,30,22,21 I recalled the -4 for cover after I made the rolls Damage 16,14,15,21,10)
Active Spells: Extended Barkskin (Let me know, I don't think 15 hours have passed yet based on our actions taken)
OOC: I assume they are immune to criticals?
OOC: Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 126) d20+18=21 ; 2d4+7=13 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+15=16 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+5=25 ; 2d4+7=12 ; 2d4+7=11 ; d6+5=8 ; Sunday October 26th, 2008 6:06:00 PM
OOC: Sorry about the delay, schedule is off here at home!!
AoO: with Falchion, hits AC 21 for 13 damage. (this is NOT including any negatives for the 'squeeze rules')
As the one passes, the other behind it approaches rapidly. This time Brahmah is more than ready. (Hits AC 22, 16, 29, 17, 13 and 25 (alas, no crits on Undead), for 12, miss (nat 1), 11, miss, miss, and 8 damage respectively)[this isn't including the negatives for squeeze]]
Not being a great turnout for his first fight with the Crimsons, Brahmah chokes up on his hilts and readies for more.
[OOC: Had Brahmah even drawn his blades, I can't remember.]
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2 Monday October 27th, 2008 11:23:00 PM
Wynn readies his blade and continues to sing out the verses of his song.
Now when we're out a-sailing and you are far behind Fine letters will I write to you with the secrets of my mind, The secrets of my mind, my girl, you're the girl that I adore, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
Oh... You're the girl that I adore, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
[OOC] Since Xenia is in constant communication with Wynn, would his bardic song not still inspire her, regardless of the distance?
U1 attacks Florin: Only one hit would have hit, but the displacement stops even that attack.
U2 attacks Brahmah: The monitaur has a base AC25, boosted to 27 by the magic circle, then reduced to 23 by the tight quarters. The undead hits AC 22, 24, and 26; that means two claws hit for 16, and Brahmah has to make two Fort saves vs DC18 to avoid infection.
U3 and U4 back off 20 feet.
U5 and U6 round the corner and run right by Xenia. They take double moves -- and now the party can see them running up.
The Party Attacks!
The undead are AC20 -- or AC18 if they just charged.
Florin strikes hard, inflicting 30 damage. (more with inspiration? Moot this round anyway, but please remember to add it in!)
Xenia waits for the undead to pass, then attacks a cord. Her hit lands true (AC 20 to hit), but the cord's hardness stops all damage. (Hardness 10 unless you have admantine weapons). She sees that it is grey shot through with black, and knotted and kinky.
[OOC: The DM had to take some liberties with Xenia's movement given the way the undead moved. Let me know if you want to change your position.]
Syr kills the one Florin injured with a single attack, then moves south to engage the next one. That's all he can do this round.
Due to squeezing, Brahmah's AoO misses. But three blows land, inflicting a total of 31 plus six points of extra damage inspired by the bard. 37 total.
Wynn continue his inspiring song about longing to see a girl.
[OOC to Wynn: Xenia cannot be inspired across the mental link. She can, however, be inspired if she can hear the bard. And given her current position, she can. So Xenia can be inspired too. On the flip side, any creatures within 200 feet can hear Wynn on a Listen DC 10 skill check.]
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 5:48:32 PM
OoC: Question - As the cords running off of the undead go off to some source in the east, would the cords from U2 and U4 run directly past Wynn?
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 6:23:42 PM
"Wynn! You can hit the silver cords. I hit one, but I'm not strong enough to break it. Bet you could cut it real good with your sword."
"Not much I can do from here. I'm gonna power up a bit."
Backing quietly away, Xenia stows the chain. From her pack, she draws a scroll instead.
Rolls and Actions Put away Spiked Chain Draw scroll of Barkskin
Hide 34 (from last round) MS 34 (from last round)
Position: AA6 (5ft step)
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr), Blinking (5/7r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Florin Jadenth AC:25/AC27 vs Undead; HP:85/134 - Sub/Al d20+16=22 ; d10+11=14 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2008 6:37:40 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior*
A grim smile touches the paladin's lips as he hears Xenia's voice from up the corridor. Instead of responding, he holds the intersection. Reaching up with his shield hand, Florin gestures with his fingers for the unholy creature to come ahead.
"Come taste the bite of my blade." Within his armor, blood runs down Florin's body. But he pays it no heed as he grips his bastard sword and lowers into a crouch, awaiting the charge of the undead.
Rolls and Actions Ready Attack: Hit U5 AC22 Damage 14+6Electric = 20hp (Power Attack trading 3points.)
Note: Bonuses for Inspire were included last time. They are included this time as well.
Round Two Hint (DM Cayzle) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 7:32:17 PM
Friends, recall that the monsters move and act BEFORE you. For example, to give it away a little, the undead nearest Xenia will turn and charge her before she can ready an action. Note that you've been fighting these things for a while, and you know that they are very quick, acting before you do!
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 126) d20+13=25 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+15=33 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+5=9 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=11 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2008 7:35:36 PM
(Saves 25 and 28...What bonuses does the circle give? Inspiration? etc? I didn't even realize Brahmah had been cast on. :) Or is he just in the area of effect?)
The smell of his own blood practically invigorates the ranger. "Is that all you got, come on!" (Hit AC 15(nat 1), 33, 13, 20, 14 and 9 for damage, kukri hit twice, for 6 and 11 damage... too bad no crits :()
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2, Blinking d20+14=18 ; d100=16 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2008 8:34:45 PM
The bard continues singing to inspire his fellow adventurers. He slides past the diminuitive cleric and down the corridor behind Syr, stopping just past the corner where he will await the two undead being pursued by Xenia. As he blinks in and out of the ethereal plane, Any chord that passes within reach will be the target of his attention. However, distracted as he is with everyone's safety, he misses any chord that is there [Hit AC18, miss chance = 16 (fail)]
Oh now the storm is raging and we are far from shore; The poor old ship she's sinking fast and the riggings they are tore. The night is dark and dreary, we can scarcely see the moon, But still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
Oh... You're the girl that I adore, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 9:28:27 PM
OOC - Brahmah is within Harley's Magic Circle against Evil 10' radius.
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Tuesday October 28th, 2008 9:36:16 PM
Harley keeps close to the minotaur so that his protection spell can effect the ranger.
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Spot 15 Listen 19
Touch Attack: Trip Attempt: Melee Attack: Damage:
Location: I4 with Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 109+/110 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; d8=7 ; d8=8 ; d20+5=24 ; Tuesday October 28th, 2008 9:43:50 PM
The halfling cleric shakes himself out of his reverie and acts to protect his companions. Belkior steps 5 feet closer to Florin and casts a healing spell on the paladin.
Unless, of course, the paladin is already bleeding out on the floor. In that event, Belkior will not move and cast a healing spell to cover as many of his companions and the undead as possible.
Having heard about the cords linking these undead, Belkior tries to recall what he learned during his training abut the Realm of Shadows. Knowledge Planes = 24
Position N4
Actions Free - 5 ft step Standard - Cast Cure Critical Wounds, healing Florin for 31 hps Alternate - (no movement), Cast Mass Cure Moderate Wounds for 28 hps, DC 22
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic(x2), Prayer, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal)
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 d20+20=34 ; d3=2 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+15=29 ; 2d6+7=17 ; 2d6+7=17 ; 3d6+7=22 ; 3d6+7=16 ; 2d6+7=10 ; Wednesday October 29th, 2008 12:08:44 AM
Aware of the speed of these creatures, Syr stays where he is and attempts to go toe-to-toe with the undead next to him. As Wynn plays behind him, he seems lost in the melodies for a moment and almost misses his target several times. (Attack 34,26,22,24,29 Damage 19,19,24,18,12)
Active Effects: Extended Barkskin. Inspire Courage +2
Florin Jadenth AC:23 HP:113/134 Wednesday October 29th, 2008 12:15:06 AM
(OOC:Just letting you know that I'm back and will resume posting after the next DM post. Thank you Al for playing Florin for me too. I owe you one.)
Three Down, Three to Go! (Round three) (DM Cayzle) d20+13=20 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=28 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=18 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+10=12 ; d4+5=6 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+13=31 ; d8+10=18 ; d4+5=8 ; d100=20 ; d100=44 ; d20+15=34 ; d100=32 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=29 ; d100=7 ; Thursday October 30th, 2008 1:48:33 PM
OOC: Yes, anyone who is blinking or who can see into the Realm of Shadows ("Ethereal Plane") can see the grey cords leading from the undead towards the east. But note that any blinking attacker still has a 20% miss chance attacking those cords. Also, these undead are immune to crits, presicion damage, and sneak attack damage.
The Undead Go First!
U4 (unwounded) hangs back
U2 (-37) attacks Brahmah. The minotaur's AC is 23 with squeezing and magic circle. All three attacks miss! OOC: Brahmah, did you make your two saves vs infection? See prior DM post.
U3 (unwounded) attacks Syr, whose AC is 35. The undead need natural 20s to hit him. This one manages two 20s and a natural 1! LOL! none of the crits are confirmed! Syr takes 18 hp total. OOC: Syr, can I please have a link in your post header to your PC sheet?
U5 (unwounded) charges Florin, who is AC25 vs undead. A bite hits AC32 for 18 and a claw rips the undead hunter for 8 more damage. BUT what about that miss chance? That bite is a miss! Damage is really just 8 hp for the round!
U6 (unwounded) charges Xenia. Her AC is 24 and she has a 50% miss chance. The first hit is a bite vs AC34 ... but Xenia blinks out of its way. One claw also would connect ,,, but that too swipes only open air. The rogue shadowdancer is unscathed.
The Party Takes A Turn!
Xenia takes a five foot step back, fading into the shadows. She stows her weapon and takes out a scroll.
Florin hits U5 for 20; it is now down 20.
Brahmah hits U2 for 17, killing it!
Wynn keeps up is inspiring song.
Harley stays close to Brahmah and waits for a chance to act.
Belkior heals Florin, repairing 31 points of damage. The cleric ponders the idea of Shadow Cords. He has heard of the "astral" mode of travel, in which one sends out one's spirit to appear on other planes, and in through which the body remains joined to the psyche. Certainly, these undead cords suggest control or connection.
It takes Syr only three quick blows to utterly destroy the undead before him.
Morgan and Darples stay watchful.
At the end of round 3, there are only three undead still standing, and the one next to Florin is very injured.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 110/126) d20+18=38 d20+18=19 2d4(1+1)+7=9 2d4(4+1)+7=12 Thursday October 30th, 2008 2:51:04 PM
(Saves were made back on Tuesday. Passed both.)
Brahmah will READY for U4's charge and then he will attack it once it is within 10ft. "Come on you festering mass of road apples, do your worst." The taunt is sent toward the undead with venom.
Cayzle: Brahmah, go ahead and roll both your readied attack and your AoO vs AC18, please.
Jay: Okay. :) AC 38 and 19, plus Inspiration, for 9 and 12 damage, plus Inspiration if any.
It's now the storm is over and we are safe on shore We'll drink a toast to the Holy Ground and the girls that we adore. We'll drink strong ale and porter and we'll make the taproom roar, And when our money is all spent we'll go to sea once more.
Oh... You're the girl that I adore, And still I live in hope to see the Holy Ground once more.
Wynn continues his song and from his vantage around the corner, tries once again to slash at the cord being dragged by U5. [OOC please note that Wynn had moved last round to this same position O5, my bad for not listing the position]
The blinking bard strikes at the chord from around the corner with his adamantine sword, striking it squarely [Miss chance = 98 (pass), Hit AC=32 (threat with keen longsword), confirm with hit vs AC 17 (note the opponent gets no dex bonus when I'm blinking) for 8+12 HP damage (adamantine, not sure if chord is susceptible to criticals).]
Enthused by his success the bard strikes again [Hit AC=29/27 confirmed critical for 11+11 HP, Miss chance =24, pass]
[Note +2 for being inspired cancelled by -2 for striking around corners, not sure if a further +2 for blinking should be applied]
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d8=3 ; d8=8 ; d8=3 ; d8=6 ; Thursday October 30th, 2008 10:50:10 PM
The halfling cleric heals Florin again. Hopefully, after this, the undead will be defeated.
Position N4
Actions Standard - Cast Cure Critical Wounds, healing Florin for 33 hps
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic(x2), Prayer, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward**(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal) * = cast
Xenia (AC24/AC25 vs U6 from Dodge, 68/68HP) Thursday October 30th, 2008 11:20:38 PM
From the depths of the shadows, Xenia backs away from the assault of the manic deader, backing right through the wall to the south and out the other side. Then, quiet as a mouse, she makes her way to the west, finally coming out behind Syr.
Rolls and Actions Hide 34 (lingering from last round) MS 34 (lingering from last round) Double Move
Position: O9
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr), Blinking (4/7r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 d20+13=32 ; d20+11=18 ; d10+15=19 ; d6=1 ; Thursday October 30th, 2008 11:41:27 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior*
Florin swings his bastard sword at the undead that he is attacking and feels it bite into it the first time but not the second time. He also speaksup as he felt the healing energies from Belkior, "Thanks for the healing friend. Will be interesting to see how many need some cure in more then injuries after this fight."
Almost all dead (Round four) (DM Cayzle) d20=19 d20=5 d20+13=15 d20+11=27 d20+11=29 2d4(4+4)+10=18 d20+15=26 d8+10=11 d20+13=28 d20+13=33 d20+13=20 2d4(2+2)+10=14 d100=99 d100=53 Saturday November 1st, 2008 8:28:40 AM
OOC Note: Remember that everyone but Florin must make a DC18 Fort save after each hit to avoid infection!
The Undead Go First
U6: Xenia fades into shadows before the undead's eyes. It dashes off past the rogue to the east. Xenia may take an AoO against it as it passes.
U5: It attacks Florin. Both claws hit (AC27 and 29) for 18 hp damage. BUT WAIT! What about that miss chance? Nope, both still hit.
U4: It charges Brahmah. Brahmah gains an AoO. However, the DM made a mistake, sorry -- Bramah had no time to ready an attack before the monster strikes. So the AoO hits for 9+2=11 damage. Then it attacks him (Brahmah's AC squeezed in the magic circle is a 23): A bite vs AC26 for 11, the minimum; and two claws vs AC28 and AC33 (a possible crit that does not confirm) for another 14 damage. That's 25 damage to Brahmah this round.
NOW Brahmah may make a full attack. Please roll that asap.
The Heroes Take A Turn
Xenia moves up next to Syr.
Florin hits once for 20 - ALMOST killing it, but not quite!
Wynn strikes at and severs the cord for U5! It stands, stunned!
Belkior heals Florin again.
Syr does not act.
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OOC: Of the three remaining, one has left the scene, one has taken 11 plus a full attack from Brahmah and may be dead, and the third is at one hp and is stunned for at least a round; I'm counting that last one as dead too.
His full attack. (hits AC 21, 22, 27, 29, 24 and 22, for 13, 11, 12, 6, 14, and 11 damage, plus Inspiration and any other bonuses Brahmah might be in range of :))
All dead (Round four and END) (DM Cayzle) Saturday November 1st, 2008 8:15:56 PM
Brahmah makes mincemeat of his undead. The last one, at the stick and stunned by the severing of its cord, is quickly dispatched. The last one ran off to the east.
The narrow corridors are quiet again, except for the hum of the machinery.
Xenia (AC24/AC25 vs U6 from Dodge, 68/68HP) Saturday November 1st, 2008 10:00:50 PM
"Don't start swinging, Syr." As the meaty thuds and thunks of steel against flesh cease with the final killing blow, the rogue whispers to her teammate from out of the protection of the shadows. "It's me, Xenia. I'm behind you."
"Well, lets see what we have here." Dropping out of shadow, the dark rogue examines the frame of the door, the seam of it, the way it opens and the way it shuts. Then she stalks into the room to see just what sort of place it would hold ambush zombies.
"I think they're learning your machinery much faster than you think, Darples," Xenia calls out to the Undercrat. "Somehow they managed to build themselves a room that I didn't spot. That, or I'm slipping so badly as a scout that I should just give it up and go into ... I dunno ... hair dressing or turtle raising or sump'in."
Shaking her head, she comes out the other door, the one she must have walked right past with out listening for occupants. "So, Darples, how much further to this Central Control Room, huh?" Xenia eyes the scroll of Barkskin still in her hand, the magic as of yet uncast.
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) d20+10=26 ; Sunday November 2nd, 2008 6:24:54 PM
Harley looks over Brahmah's wounds. He tries to determine if the minotaur has been infected.
Heal 26.
"How are you feeling Brahmah? The undead were able to touch and damage you. Do you feel different? To be safe you should try not to come in contact with anyone."
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Location: Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 109+/110 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2, Blinking Sunday November 2nd, 2008 8:41:48 PM
"Well that was interesting" the bard muses. "When I severed that one's cord, it seemed stunned" Wynn then checks in to see that everyone is OK.
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 d20+16=31 ; 3d6+9=22 ; d20+16=18 ; d20+16=20 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=5 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday November 3rd, 2008 2:47:30 PM
Syr stumbles a moment as he feels the disease trying to enter his system (Fortitude saves 18,20 phew). With a deep breath, he straightens and begins making his way back to the others. He pauses a moment to heal some of his wounds with a brief prayer to Domi (Cure Light Wounds thrice if time permits).
Jumping slightly as Xenia's voice sounds beside him. "Turtle raising? you? Maybe take 'watching paint dry' as a second job?" The elf scoffs at Xenia, "You thrive on the action too much. Don't sweat it, it all turned out for the best except for a few scratches. Why don't we take a look around and see if they left any clues which can help us?"
(OOC: That was wierd, I could have sworn I posted charging the same one that Florin attacked but appearantly not as the rolls are still there. Sorry about that guys.)
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 85/126) Monday November 3rd, 2008 6:57:36 PM
"I feel great, apart from the fact this wound is bleeding heavily." He points at his thigh. "It should be fine though." He shrugs, not to fussed with the damage but more concerned about the blood. "Blood does have odor for most animals, so I think I should get at least a cure light."
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Monday November 3rd, 2008 9:39:54 PM
The halfling cleric wonders how they managed to get off so lightly. Belkior muses aloud as he ministers to his companions.
"Perhaps this was only a scouting party or maybe watchers. In which case, that one that ran away may soon be returning with reinforcements. Xenia, any idea if we can find a more defensible spot where we can support one another if they attack, instead of getting worn down and picked off one by one in the narrow tunnels?"
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 Monday November 3rd, 2008 10:04:18 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior*
Florin looks to the others as he watches to see who might of been infected and who hasn't. While waiting he slowly cleans the blade of his bastardsword off but only once he turns the shocking abitlity off.
Looking towards Belkior he speaks to him, "Anyone infected that knows anyway?" Thinks Florin sighs abit to himself as he wishes his powers were stronger then this but speaks once more, "I have the ability to lift a disease once but it will take me a good time period to regain the ability again. If possible we need to keep the exposure to injuries from these undead things to as little as we can."
Florin looks back to Belkior, "If I'm right and out powers can remove the disease too then can you pray for the spell once this is over if needed also? Would atleast ease the minds of everyone I think to know they have less to worry about."
Florin other then this is ready to continue moveing, he is still wondering about this disease, if it was some type of heart seed product then how was it being spread through bites? maybe a victim to far gone has spores or such that are passed with a bite, the seeds looks like a plant so it had to be something like that surely.
To the Control Chamber! (DM Cayzle) Tuesday November 4th, 2008 3:58:00 PM
After all the undead are defeated, Darples urges the party to go forward. "When we fought these beasts, we learned that what one knows, the rest soon know too!"
Xenia takes a moment to look at the room from which the undead sprang. She finds it full of arcane humming machinery, and she is careful to walk around it, not through. Darples looks in on her and fairly shouts, "Don't touch anything!" But he refuses to say why, citing "secrets."
He says that it is no more than 20 minutes brisk walk to the Control Chamber, although there will surely be traps to avoid along the way that could slow you down, if they do not kill you.
Harley confirms that Brahmah is not infected. Seems the minotaur is as hardy as he is big.
Wynn explains about the cord and tells how severing it stunned the undead.
Syr resists disease as well and pauses for curing.
Belkior worries about ambushes. Darples concedes that that is a possibility. He suspects, though that the next attack will be with the enemy's full force.
Florin wonders how he disease is spread, but he has not closely examined the corpses of the slain.
Xenia (AC24/AC25 vs U6 from Dodge, 68/68HP) Tuesday November 4th, 2008 9:24:56 PM
"Hokay, so whatcher sayin' is that every freak deader in the Under City now knows that we're in this 'xact place. Right Darples? And your thinking they might be on their way here now, every last full force deader of them, right?"
"And you say they got traps and stuff between here and that Central Control Place of yours." The rogue turns toward the east as though eying the possibilities.
"What I'm thinking, guys, is whether or not it might be better to meet 'em right here in this place. They move fast and hit hard when they come atcha. But once they're in close, I think pound for pound we hit harder than they do, and we can take more hits than they can."
"What I'm sayin' is, if they can only come at us one at a time, it's our advantage, not theirs. We can fit Florin on one end with Belkie to heal him up. On the other end we can put Syr, he's the hardest one of us to hit. Behind him we can put Brahmah. Looks like Beef there can poke the deaders from right over the top of Syr's head. Wynn and me, we can pass through the walls and foozle 'em from the sides."
"Whatcha think? Let them come to us through the traps and stuff. That might help whittle down their numbers a bit. I'm just worried in case their magickers can throw a fireball or two. That would be bad."
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 d20+12=14 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2008 9:54:44 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior*
Florin listens to what is said and looks towards the direction that the undead would most likely come from before shrugging, he can't help but wish they had a web spell like he had seen used before or something like that.
Florin does glances to Syr and comments to him, "Depending on how many of those things are comeing, maybe you should rig a couple of those oil flasks you picked up for use."
While waiting Florin moves over to checkout one of the undead, decideing to get some better look and answers over these weird things. He slips one of the silver spikes he bought for undead hunting to move the creatures mouth and such to get a better look at things.
(Undead Knowledge:14 not sure what else to roll. Also, it comments under favored enemy or such that you gain the bonus to all checks to the favored enemy (but to hit or something like that) so does that mean he gets the +2 to this check? I added it so other wise he would of only had a 10.)
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) 2d8+10=18 ; Tuesday November 4th, 2008 10:26:23 PM
"Sounds like a good plan. I will stay near the back to provide spell support for Syr and Brahmah.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 108+/110 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 Tuesday November 4th, 2008 11:24:25 PM
Syr nods at Xenia's words describing a strategy, "From a defensive standpoint your plan makes sense. My only concern is does it get us closer to our goal? I mean, who knows how many of these things they have to come at us with? Granted, because of the undercity's protections, we aren't fighting anyone but turned Undercrats in this area and not the rest of the Trash level zombies. Darples, what's the staffing down here? I mean what's the worst case scenario that we have to face? If it's too many then we can advance by leap frogging to areas that you scout out Xenia. Once you give the all clear, we rush forward to the best area of your choosing and establish our defensive stance there.
(OOC: can someone post or email how to create the hyperlink for the character name? I misplaced it in my notes.)
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2, Blinking Wednesday November 5th, 2008 12:43:24 AM
Wynn listens to Xenia's plan and gives her an approving nod. "I'll do what I can."
OOC: Syr, if you have editing rights to the board, hit EDIT POST and go in and look at someones header for the hyper link setup. I'm terrible at explaining this stuff in typed format.
It should look like this, except you have to put a ']' at the end and YOUR hyperlink thing inbetween.
[link href="
"]Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi[/link
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Wednesday November 5th, 2008 8:39:43 PM
The halfling cleric stays near the middle of the group, just waiting for a group of undead to spring out of nowhere and attack.
OOC (DM Cayzle) Thursday November 6th, 2008 5:46:58 PM
I am really sorry, my friends. My Dad had his surgery today. I'll do my best to get a post up tonite. It is just very hard.
Xenia (AC24/AC25 vs U6 from Dodge, 68/68HP) Thursday November 6th, 2008 6:10:27 PM
I'd focus on your dad. That's what's important, Cayzle. Just my 2 cents worth. We're between battles anyway.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Saturday November 8th, 2008 12:07:04 AM
OOC: Checking in.... hope everything goes well Cayzle. See you when we see you. :)
OOC (DM Cayzle) Saturday November 8th, 2008 2:56:41 PM
Thanks, friends. Dad has been doing really well. Post to come in a little while. Call it a late Friday post or an early Monday post, either way.
I really appreciate your patience and thoughtfulness.
"Battle at the Ford" -or- "Strange as News from Beneath" (DM Cayzle) Saturday November 8th, 2008 3:14:04 PM
Darples confirms that now the enemy knows exactly where the group is.
Xenia suggests digging in and letting the enemy come to the party.
Brahmah agrees. So does Harley.
Florin seems agreeable too, and asks about flasks of oil to throw.
Then Florin takes a look at one of the undead. He notes that the corpse's veins are actually filled with a growth, a tendril, a vine. On investigation, there is a plant-like network of roots and vines that thread the circulatory system of what was once a person. If anyone takes a deeper look, they will find that the rootlets all end up at the corpse's heart, which is now dead and formed of bark and wood.
Syr has reservations about Xenia's plan: Does it get the party closer to its goal? Darples is silent, then points out that it is a good thing all of you will have yoru memories wiped when you return, because he is about to tell you a secret.
The Undercity supports a population of only about 100 undercrats and another 100 support staff. Only about ten of the support staff were lost to the contagion and escaped into the enemy's area. But near on half of the undercrats themselves were lost to the enemy. Another dozen were lost but killed when their symptoms got worse, like the Underlord. About 50 staff and another dozen undercrats were killed in battles with the enemy.
So there are only about two dozen undercrats left, and maybe 40 staff. Darples things that there were originally 60 undead, but with the five you just killed and another dozen killed in the fighting, that's likely down to 40 or a little more.
So the worst you should expect is 40 or so undead to fight you here. But there are an unknown number of cultists too. Darples does not know how many, but they commanded from the rear in the battles before the living undercrats got the seals closed.
So you are facing 40 undead and some number of cultists ... less any that fall into traps on the way to you.
It seems like the party is set to take a stand here. If so, do you want to stay in this exact spot, or in a nearby area? Frankly, this is a warren of five-foot wide corridors, mixed with small chambers and machinery. If you describe what you are looking for, I can let you know what you find that comes closest.
Xenia (AC24/AC25 vs U6 from Dodge, 68/68HP) Saturday November 8th, 2008 7:56:35 PM
"I think your right, Syr. Probs we don't wanna be 'xactly where they 'spect us to be. This place ain't quite right anyhoo."
"Be nice to find some piece of hall that's shaped like a snake when it's slithering. You know, like this." And the rogue describes a squiggly shape in the air with her finger.
"You know any place like that, Darples? That way, the bends in the hall keep the magickers from throwin' stuff at us. Catching us in fireballs and the like."
"Hey, Belkie ... and I guess Harley too. Either of you got a Silence thing? Might be sump'in I can deliver as, like, a present, you know."
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Sunday November 9th, 2008 9:27:44 PM
The halfling cleric looks up when Xenia asks about Silence spells. Belkior looks somewhat abashed before replying.
"Sorry, Xenia. For some reason, I wasn't expecting spellcasters and didn't prepare anything to combat them. I do have my Wand of Dispel Magic, though."
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic(x2), Prayer, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward**(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal) * = cast
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 Sunday November 9th, 2008 11:20:18 PM
Florin looks around and sighs some as he thinks. Rideing on horse back would probably be rather hard if Brahmah can't stand at his complet height but Florin goes ahead and gauges the height of the ceiling the height he would be at if he was sitting on Ajax's back.
Florin ponders just summoning his horse since it would be a extra battle compaion in the up comeing battle, the only bad thing would be the poor horse's armor isn't quite as good as he would like it for this battle.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2, Blinking Sunday November 9th, 2008 11:33:34 PM
"I'd rather fight somewhere that Bramah here can move around." Wynn offers his thoughts to the group. "If he's jammed into one end of a tunnel, there's no way to really help him, and I'm not sure I'd like something that big turning undead on us!"
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Monday November 10th, 2008 7:09:08 AM
"I can't blame you there Wynn." Says the ranger with a smile. He flexes one arm and kisses his massive bicep. "I can barely stand BEING me." He snorts a laugh. "Just kidding."
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 Monday November 10th, 2008 7:43:36 PM
The elf nods at Darples comments, "Good to know the head count that we face. I'm glad you are with us." To the others he adds, "I'm still one for a controlled charge forward to the heart of the place but I'll abide by the group decision of finding a place to duke it out."
Echoing Wynn's comments he says, "Yeah the horned marshmallow in a bottle back there needs more room. Darples, can YOU manipulate this place to create such a space for us?"
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Monday November 10th, 2008 9:02:09 PM
"Yes I do have Silence spell at my disposal."
"I also have a Dispel Magic spell."
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Spot Listen
Touch Attack: Trip Attempt: Melee Attack: Damage:
Location: I4 with Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 108+/110 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
A spot to call your own (DM Cayzle) Tuesday November 11th, 2008 7:53:13 AM
The party decides to find a place to make a stand. Xenia wants a place with restricted sight lines. Florin wants to be able to ride his holy mount. Brahmah wants to be able to actually stand up.
Syr thanks Darples, who grins grimly. "I'll just stand out of the way," he says.
[OOC: Friends, Morgan has told me that he does not have the time to play. I don't want to break the story, but he won't be here for the fight.]
Darples leads the party to a section of the Undercity that may have what you are looking for. He notes that part of this may be unknown to the enemy -- the portion in green on the map. Note that green walls cannot be blinked through. Here is a large scale map ... pick the place you want to make your stand.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Tuesday November 11th, 2008 11:16:59 AM
"Syr, I may be a minotaur, but I know your referring to me as a marshmallow." He snorts. "I'm more than a marshmallow and far from soft." He smiles. "But if I'm turned to undead, you'll be the first to find out." He snickers. "That is, of course, if Belkior doesn't turn me to dust first!" He roars with laughter.
(OOC: Morgan, I hope to see you again!)
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) Tuesday November 11th, 2008 1:27:19 PM
"Not the absolute best, but I think this will do," the rogue remarks. "Now we wait."
OoC: I like the following areas.
R-T/10-14 There's a large space for Brahmah to stand without restrictions. There are two entrances and a possible 3rd that may be lockable. We can hold the two entrances with Syr and Florin. I choose Syr because he has the highest AC and is least likely to be hit, and Florin because he's immune to disease. Brahmah, with his reach, can attack over the heads of either of them. There also looks like room for Harley and Belkior to move about and heal Syr and Florin. The walls are passable from many different directions for Xenia and Wynn to blink through should we require.
F-L/21-22 This area has many of the advantages of the first area. K Row to the north allows a straight shot for ranged spells into us, though.
All other areas seem to allow either too many access points to us, not enough room for us to move, or unacceptable lines of range attack into our area.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any area on the map that's proof against the dropping of an area attack. Sort of a shame, but something we'll have to live with.
It will be interesting to find out whether the walls that block blinking also block the cords that connect the undead to whatever it is in the Control Room, whether having their cords cut in this way will stun them as well.
Anyway, what do you think?
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 d20+3=11 ; d20+3=4 ; Tuesday November 11th, 2008 8:07:20 PM
Florin moves along with the others and does his best to keep his eyes open for anything trouble wise. He has his sword and shield readied just incase no matter though. Besides this he stays quiet and just listens to what the others say and such.
(Spot:11 Listen:4)
(OOC:I noticed my email got bounced on me. I'm glad your dad is okay Cayzle and we were praying for you, family and him.)
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75]Inspire Courage +2, Blinking Tuesday November 11th, 2008 9:04:29 PM
Wynn listens to Darples description of the areas and Xenia's diagnosis of each situation. "I think the first option suits our purposes best" he states. " I like the idea of Bramah here having some room to manouvre . I also can't help but think that the walls we can't blink through probably contain some critical machinery...what can you tell us about the machinery Darples, what bits are most vulnerable?"
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Tuesday November 11th, 2008 10:00:28 PM
The halfling cleric listens to Xenia, then supports Wynn's endorsement of the first location.
"Just in case there are spellcasters, getting caught in a fireball or something like that would really hurt us."
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 Wednesday November 12th, 2008 1:43:53 AM
Hearing Belkior's comment about spell users, "Fireball?" Grinning he turns to the big guy, "We can't have a toasted marshmallow, can we?" Getting serious, he nods at Xenia and Darples. "Yup the first room would seem to be the best for our purposes. Florin, you want to take the southern or northern entrance? Belk, I'm guessing you stay in the middle of the room?"
Active Spells: Extended Barkskin
OOC: Nice labyrinth Cayzle, Brahmah should feel at home. I hope your Dad is okay. How does the Rolecall sound with 'DM with family priorities... all players understanding'?
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Wednesday November 12th, 2008 3:24:43 PM
(OOC: Dear DM friend. I never got a map or the like. :) What gives? As for a maze, Brahmah grew up on a grape farm and never saw a labyrinth prior to this one.)
Brahmah looks at Syr and laughs. "Been there, done that. Fireballs are nothing, wait until the sharks get you! Remind me sometime and I'll show you what I dug out of my leg."
"Anyway, I like being able to move, but if I'm going to play phalanx for the group, a my sized halberd or glaive might be an idea. I'm no good with polearms, just warning you. But this will do for now." He kisses his falchion.
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Wednesday November 12th, 2008 7:00:40 PM
OOC - The map is a link in the last DM post!
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Wednesday November 12th, 2008 7:06:29 PM
"These undead are pretty smart. Maybe they will just leave us alone if we stay in one area."
"We need a contingency plan in case we need to retreat or if we need move out and attack."
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Location: ? with Flail in right hand and buckler in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 105+/110 minutes
Note that I have blown up the map and that the grid coordinates are different.
I've positioned you all as best I could figure from your posts. Brahmah at H-I-7-8 can attack over Florin's head, and take a five foot step to G-H-8-9 and attack over Syr's head (He could attack over Syr's head from H-I-7-8, but then the corner would give the target a cover bonus. Please let me know if you want to alter your grid coordinates.
What other preparations do you all make? Spells cast? Weapons drawn? Items readied? Do you have any way to warn when the enemy are approaching?
Xenia (AC24, 68/68HP) d20+11=20 ; d20+17=26 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=26 ; Thursday November 13th, 2008 9:30:15 AM
"Here, lemme see that door, Hon." The rogue threads her way through the cramped room to the side of her one and only guy. She turns her attention to the wall, running fingers along the outlines of the secret door. From her haversack she removes a toolkit wrapped in oiled leather. She selects a wooden shim and inserts the point into a fine crack. Wiggling and pushing, Xenia forces the shim until it's wedged tight.
"That oughta do it. Should make it difficult for them to get the door open if they know about it. If we need to escape through here, just grab and pull it out."
"Now we wait. Listen for 'em. May give us a few secs to put on some magic before they hit us. Florin, I got a Barkskin scroll thingie I'm gonna lay on you. Hopefully it'll keep 'em from hitting you too much."
Xenia takes out one for herself as well, and then becomes still. Through the thump and grind of the machinery of the Undercity, she listens for the sound of approaching undead.
Rolls and Actions Disable Device 20 (Jam door at F10) Listen 26 UMD Automatic (Longstrider/Wand - if necessary) UMD 34 (Barkskin on Florin - triggered by Listen for approach) UMD 26 (Barkskin on Florin - triggered by Listen for approach)
Position: G9
Active Effects: Longstrider (1hr), Barkskin (20m)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility, Barkskin x2; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50 - ???
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Thursday November 13th, 2008 10:30:10 AM
[OOC: Was Brahmah ever fully healed? I remember an 18 or something point cure, but nothing else.]
"I prefer to retreat last to let everyone else out ahead, healers, arcanists, etcetera."
Brahmah casts an Alarm spell in I5 for audible alert. "Passcode for the spell is 'Unitaurs'. If we hear it, they will have snuck in behind us. I want to be ready for that." He smiles.
The ranger retrieves a philter potion.
He then draws (just as they begin to move) his kukri and falchion and waits to follow Syr and Florin.
ACTIVE SPELLS: Inspire Courage +2
Spell List: (* cast) 1) Charm Animal, Alarm* 2) Speak with Plants x2 3) 0 [Brahmah is at the level to cast 3rds, but has not the aptitude. ;)]
Florin Jadenth AC:25/27 vs Undead HP:108/134 Thursday November 13th, 2008 6:17:58 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior*
Florin glances around the area and the tight formation of the group and guesses he and they are as ready as they'll ever be. He grins abit as he speaks over to Syr, "Maybe they'll march right past us. All though that might not be a good thing. Would mean as soon as we attack the rulers of this whole mess that they could be at our backs giveing us a pincer attack."
Florin's sword is ready as is his sword. He still ponders summoning Ajax since the horse could give abit of help if anyone has to fall back but he isn't sure on doing this. Ajax might be more handly in the final fight to come if the group survives this fight.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Thursday November 13th, 2008 9:54:31 PM
The halfling cleric huddles in the middle of his companions in preparation for a lot of healing and curing. Belkior pauses before speaking.
"I have prayed for a spell known as Disrupting Weapon. It should probably go to the person who would hit the undead frequently, but maybe not do very much damage. Who would be best for this spell?"
Harley (AC 28; HPs 85/85) Friday November 14th, 2008 12:33:40 AM
Harley stands ready to provide either magical or fighting support.
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Location: ? with Flail in right hand and buckler in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 105+/110 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 O8 Friday November 14th, 2008 8:16:13 AM
"Neat spell big guy. Angus used to have this grease spell, that sure would help stop these things from charging" The elf assumes his position and drops into a ready crouch.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm... position H&I8 Friday November 14th, 2008 10:41:41 AM
The ranger sniggers and says, "Well, being a mere ranger, I will never have that sort of spell handy. Alarm is the one I use most."
ACTIVE SPELLS: Inspire Courage +2
Spell List: (* cast) 1) Charm Animal, Alarm* 2) Speak with Plants x2 3) 0 [Brahmah is at the level to cast 3rds, but has not the aptitude. ;)]
The pause before the attack (DM Cayzle) Friday November 14th, 2008 4:46:53 PM
Xenia jams the secret door shut. She is ready to cast a couple spells.
Darples stirs to tell Wynn that the machinery within the Shadow Walls has something to do with steering the Float, but he does not know what. He does tell you how to get in and out.
Um, how does Brahmah have Inspire Courage? Is Wynn using bard music? Brahmah explains that he casts a few spells (note that if Brahmah had a +2 Wis item, he could cast that third level spell). Brahmah, please confirm your hit point status!
Belkior offers a potent spell. Who will claim it? Decide quickly!
Florin, Syr, and Harley stand ready.
The small band of heroes stands and waits ... five minutes ... 20 ... 40 ... then the Alarm goes off! It has a radius of 20 feet, so it was triggered by an enemy moving in F4, most likely.
Xenia also hears something approaching from the other direction.
Quick as can be, Xenia reads her first scroll!
You all now have one round of action before the enemy is on you. Xenia can cast her second scroll now. Actions?
Cayzle OOC Friday November 14th, 2008 4:48:12 PM
Ugh. Six DM posts in the last two weeks. Really sorry, friends. But my Dad is home now and recovering well ... so I will do my best to get out five posts next week! Combat posts, too!
Xenia (AC26, 68/68HP) Friday November 14th, 2008 5:38:09 PM
"I hear 'em. They're here." The dark rogue finds the trick of the scroll and she reaches out to touch Florin as it crumbles to dust in her hands. "There you go, Florin, you got hard skin."
She performs the same act upon herself and then moves across the room to a place between Wynn and Harley.
"I a copper, Harley? When you got a chance, light it up with Silence and put it in my haverbag. The bag'll keep the Silence stuff in. I'm gonna back out this wall and go looking for the magickers."
Rolls and Actions Rolls made last round.
Position: H10
Active Effects: Status (12h), Longstrider (1hr), Barkskin (20m)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility, Barkskin x2; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 0/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50 - ???
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75] Friday November 14th, 2008 7:52:37 PM
Wynn draws the rod of enemy detection from his boot and activates it, scanning his surroundings for the presence of an enemy. His free hand rests on the hilt of his longsword. "I will try to sever the cords that attach these creatures to whoever or whatever controls them. If they too are stunned by this, focus your attacks on them and we can whittle down their numbers."
[OOC I'm sure any effects of Wynn's bardic music have expired]
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:108/134 Friday November 14th, 2008 9:38:13 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior* Barkskin (20mins from Xenia) Bull's Strength (12mins)
Florin nods as he readies himself for the war to come depending on how many of those undead Darples spoke of is to come, "Thanks Xenia, might need that." Florin also whispers under his breath, "Domi give me strength." casting the spell bull's strength on himself.
Thinking Florin speaks to Belkior, "If the spell can work on a edged weapon then maybe you should cast it on our horned friend there, if not then maybe Syr's fists would be a good idea."
Other then this Florin will whispers the elven word for electricity so that Glimmer begins crackling with the shocking ability.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square)... position H&I8 Saturday November 15th, 2008 12:20:02 PM
(OOC: I tried to get healing confirmation a post or two back and never got a response as far as I saw. I will assume the header is accurate. Also, Brahmah HAS a periapt of wisdom +2 ;), he needs a +4. Hopefully gold will come his way at some point so that can be remedied.)
Holding a philter in one hand, Brahmah retrieves a scroll with the other. He casts Longstrider.
ACTIVE SPELLS: Alarm (5hours) Longstrider (1hour)
Spell List: (* cast) 1) Charm Animal, Alarm* 2) Speak with Plants x2 3) 0 [Brahmah is at the level to cast 3rds, but has not the aptitude. ;)]
Expended: Longstrider Scroll
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 I9 Saturday November 15th, 2008 7:36:43 PM
"Thanks but not for me Belk. Between Harley and myself, I think we can handle most foes on this side. Keep it in reserve, this may only be the first wave of a long day." Syr continues to look down the corridor hoping to spy the enemy.
Active Spells: extended Barksin
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura Sunday November 16th, 2008 10:26:59 PM
The halfling cleric prepares for the coming battle by castng Status on some of his companions. As Belkior moves about to cast the spell, he encourages his companions.
Active Effects Magic Circle vs. Evil - Status - Brahmah, Florin, Syr, Xenia (12 hours)
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status* (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic(x2), Prayer, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward**(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal) * = cast
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square)... position H&I8 Monday November 17th, 2008 4:00:10 PM
OOC: Checking in...
Sharp blades in tight spaces! (Round 1) DM Cayzle d20+16=31 d20+14=17 d20+14=25 d100=40 d8+10=12 d20+16=26 d20+14=17 d20+14=17 12d6(3+4+4+3+4+1+5+6+5+1+2+1)=39 Tuesday November 18th, 2008 7:32:18 AM
[DM OOC: Previously, the undead used their ability to strike first to act first in the round in an unusual way. But for this battle, seeing as the enemy includes both creatures with this ability and without, I choose to simplify matters by just allowing the enemy to act now, and then keep to a traditional taking turns style of combat. This is a slight disadvantage for the enemy, but the bookkeeping otherwise was giving me a headache.]
The Heroes.
Xenia casts her second Barkskin from a scroll.
Wynn activates his Enemy Detection. He knows now that the nearest enemy to him is at E10, and there are 37 enemies within 60 feet.
Florin cast Bull's Strength and readies his weapon.
Brahmah casts Longstrider.
Belkior casts Status.
Syr prepares and looks ahead.
The Enemy.
The party sees undead move. An undead charges Florin; another charges Syr.
Three undead carry a heavy piece of machinery to L9 and drop it. A masked human in red robes moves to M9, using the machine for cover. He casts a spell.
Here is The Map before the charge attacks and the spell.
The two undead charge. Vs Florin, Undead U1 hits AC31 (bite) and AC17 and AC25, two misses. The bite is not deterred by the Undead Hunter's cloak. That bite hits for 12 damage. Vs Syr, the attacks all miss.
Then the cleric casts Blade Barrier, as shown in This Map. It possibly affects Belkior, Brahmah, Syr, and Harley. You four, please make reflex saves vs DC21 or take 39 damage. If you make the save, you take no damage. More importantly, you must choose which side of the barrier you choose to jump to.
Brahmah, note that if you jump east, you will be squeezed between the wall and the blades.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 29 "+4 from shield bonus", Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square), Shield... position G8/I9 d20+11=21 Tuesday November 18th, 2008 2:23:56 PM
(Reflex 21)
Brahamah steps to G8/I9.
Drawing his weapons finally after embibing his philter potion, Brahmah askes, "Am I still attacking over heads?!" Given his position and size, he'll be attacking INTO the blades.
The alarm chime activates.
ACTIVE SPELLS: Alarm (5hours) Longstrider (1hour) Shield (10/10 rounds)
Spell List: (* cast) 1) Charm Animal, Alarm* 2) Speak with Plants x2 3) 0 [Brahmah is at the level to cast 3rds, but has not the aptitude. ;)]
"Harley, step beneath me." Xenia speaks a command word to her boots, and takes a step into shadows before drifting up to the ceiling.
Floating in the shadows near the ceiling, the slim rogue dodges just in time to avoid one of the minotaur's horns as he steps out of the wall of translucent blades.
Quietly, she takes a sack of goo from her haversack.
Rolls and Actions SA: Activate Boots of Flying Hide 45
Position: H10 5ft up
Active Effects: Status (12h), Longstrider (1hr), Barkskin (20m), Fly (50/50r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility, Barkskin x2; Thunderstone 1; Winged Boots 1/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50 - ???
Harley (AC 28; HPs 46/85) 11d6=36 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2008 8:47:13 PM
Harley is caught unprepared when the blade barrier spell is cast. He takes full damage as he dives away from the whirling blades. Harley thinks two can play this game. He in turn casts his own blade barrier spell. He casts it right on top of the cleric and the 2 undead creatures next to him. Harley then casts the spell quickened shield of faith.
OOC -- cast Blade Barrier; M6:M12; Reflex save DC23; damage 36 OOC -- cast Quickened Shield of Faith
"Belkior try to dispel this magic wall."
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Location: H9 or H10 with Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 105+/110 minutes Blade Barrier: 11/11 minutes Quickened Shield of Faith: 11/11 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura d20+8=9 ; d20+10=29 ; Tuesday November 18th, 2008 9:12:04 PM
The halfling cleric stands still, absolutely still, as the spell cast by the opposing cleric appears. The magical blades slice into Belkior and blood flows. Reflex = 9, natural 1
Belkior then casts a Dispel Magic spell upon the Blade Barrier, removing that danger. After doing so, Belkior moves slightly. As he does so, he removes his Wand of Dispel Magic from his belt. Caster level check = 29, dispels Blade Barrier
Position I7 (if Brahmah has moved) G6 (if he hasn't)
Actions Standard - Cast Dispel Magic Free - 5 ft step Move Equivalent - Draw wand
Active Effects Magic Circle vs. Evil - +2 AC, +2 saves vs. Evil Status - Brahmah, Florin, Syr, Xenia (12 hours)
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status* (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic*(x2), Prayer, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward**(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal) * = cast
Syr Ac 35/34 Hp 142 I9? d20+17=36 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=28 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+13=31 ; 3d6+7=15 ; 3d6+7=17 ; 2d6+7=10 ; d3=3 ; 2d6+7=11 ; 2d6+7=18 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2008 12:40:18 AM
Although startled by the appearance of the flying blades, Syr easily steps to avoid each (Reflex 36). Despite the danger, he takes a few kicks at the creature before him (attack 36,23,32,28,34,31 Damage 15,17,10,11,18).
If Belkior does not dispel the blade barrier, he moves to I9. If he does dispel the blade barrier, I8. Finally, if the undead before him falls, he moves down the corridor 5'.
Active Spells: Extended Barkskin
(OOC: I have a wedding in Dallas from Thursday through Sunday. I should be able to post but may need coverage.)
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:96/134 (Sub/Al) d20+17=30 ; d20+12=28 ; d10+8=11 ; d10+8=9 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2008 1:15:14 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior* Barkskin (20mins from Xenia) Bull's Strength (12mins)
Florin grits his teeth as the teeth of the undead bite into his upper thigh. There's a brief flurry of sound and vision over the paladin's shoulder as the wall of whirling blades comes and goes.
Then Florin does some biting of his own. Sinews powered by the strength of a bull, the paladin brings his crackling Mithral blade down upon the flesh of the disease cursed undead.
Rolls and Actions Hit U1 AC32, AC30, Damage 11+9+5+1=26hp including electricity
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 29 "+4 from shield bonus", Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square), Shield... position G8/I9 Wednesday November 19th, 2008 7:05:38 PM
OOC: Checking in.... will post tonight.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=75/75] Blinking d100=47 ; d20+16=27 ; d8+5=8 ; Wednesday November 19th, 2008 11:16:21 PM There's too many! thinks the bard, at least 37! And one behind me!
Activating his ring* Wynn whips out his sword, whirling to slice at whatever is luking in E10.
20% chance to miss (47, made) Hit AC 27 8 pts dmg
*Ring of Blinking
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 29 "+4 from shield bonus", Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square), Shield... position G8/I9 Thursday November 20th, 2008 3:15:06 PM
OOC: Checking in...
Same to you, buddy! (Round 2) DM Cayzle d20+10=18 ; d20+6=15 ; d20+6=9 ; d6=4 ; d20+16=30 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=26 ; 12d6=52 ; Thursday November 20th, 2008 4:45:27 PM Brahmah steps back safely -- and just in time to dodge the blades -- and quaffs a philter.
Xenia activates her flying boots, takes a five foot step up, and gets out a tanglefoot bag.
Harley suffers the brunt of the blade attack and steps back (under Xenia). He casts a Blade Barrier of his own and then follows with a quick defensive magic.
[DM OOC to Harley: I have positioned your blade barrier to force all three of the enemy to make saves. As set now, it forces medium size creatures to squeeze past the blades, and large sized creatures would need an escape artist check to squeeze past safely. If you would prefer some other placement, let me know. I am also assuming that you cannot place it out of line of sight. Let me know if you disagree or want other positioning.]
The force blades also take deep bites out of Belkior. He responds by dispelling the magic!
Syr avoids the blades and attacks, destroying an undead.
Florin hits the undead before him for 26 damage.
Wynn blinks into the Realm of Shadows, and through the secret door at F10. He sees that there are undead filling the corridor (shown on the map). There is no place for him to blink. However, he CAN strike at a grey cord that he can see on the other-Woldly plane. The DM assumes that he does so -- it is AC20 and Hardness 10. The bard hits, but with only 8 points of damage, none gets past the cord's hardness.
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The Enemy
First, Harley's Blade Barrier. The cleric has Spell Resistance 24, because he has cast a Spell Resistance spell on himself. So Harley has to first roll a d20 plus his caster level and beat a 24 to see if the spell will affect the cleric.
But to speed things along, I'll roll a die and see if the cleric saves, making this point moot ... Reflex save is an 18. The required save was a 23 (thanks for posting that, Harley!), so the cleric will take damage unless his spell reistance saves him. I'll leave that to Harley to roll!
The undead flanking him get saves too: both fail, losing 36 hp damage each.
Next those two wounded undead move off to the north, wile unwounded ones come up to replace them. The new ones squeeze in between the blades and the wall. Another undead (U9) charges up to attack Syr. Three attacks miss.
The wounded one fighting Florin withdraws, opening up a space for a fresh undead to appear. It does, charging the undead hunter. All three of its attacks miss.
The cleric, from behind the cover of the machine, casts Flame Strike. It centers on Brahmah, so the following PCs must make saves: Darples, Brahmah, Wynn, Syr, Xenia, and Harley. The Reflex Save DC is a 20. The spell inflicts 52 or 26 hp damage (half fire, half evil).
You can just barely see another robed figure edge up next to the cleric. What he casts will depend on the Spell Resistance roll.
By the way, the undead are AC18 if they are charging, AC20 otherwise.
Casualties inflicted:
three undead wounded by half to three-quarters. one undead destroyed.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 29 "+4 from shield bonus", Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square), Shield... position G8/I9 d20+11=27 ; d20+14=29 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+5=22 ; 2d4+7=10 ; 2d4+7=9 ; 2d4+7=12 ; d6+5=6 ; d6+5=9 ; d6+5=8 ; Thursday November 20th, 2008 7:30:27 PM
(Ref Save 27, with evasion, no damage, however, I don't think he can dodge profane damage... right Cayzle?) [Damage pending!]
Brahmah attacks U9 over Syr's head. "Duck!" (Full round, hits AC 29, 20, 22, 18, 24 and 22, for 10, 6, 9, 9,12, and 8 damage... total 54 damage) "Next!"
"Guys, what are those cords made of you said they are attached too? Are they a plant of sorts by chance?"
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:96/134 (Sub/Al) d20+17=27 ; d20+12=23 ; d10+10=16 ; d10+10=15 ; d6=3 ; d6=3 ; Thursday November 20th, 2008 8:40:47 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior* Barkskin (20mins from Xenia) Bull's Strength (12mins)
The wild flailing of the manic undead thump off the paladin's shield as he deflects the blow. Shield and sword work themselves into a rhythm.
"Well done, Belkior. Are you badly hurt?"
In between words, come the crackle of electricity, as the Mithral sword rises and falls.
Rolls and Actions Hit U10 AC27, AC23, Damage 16+15+3+3=37hp (including electricity & PA -2Hit/+2Damage)
The Wold blossoms in the same color as the rogue's bright red hair. She twists in mid-air, turning her cloak about herself. When the conflagration dies away, Xenia hangs in the air, unscathed.
Not so lucky, their guide.
"Poor Darples, Wynn. He was kind of a quiet little wierdo, but he risked his life to bring us this far." The rest of the thought remains unsaid. The Undercrat had run the risk and lost the bet, paying, finally, with his life.
"'Kay, one Magicker, stuck to the floor." Xenia's voice comes from out of the air above Harley's head. She appears from shadow just as a Tanglefoot bag leaves her hand and smacks into the red hooded man behind the chunk of machinery. It explodes against him with a splat, and the rogue enters shadow again as she flies across the room to hide again on the other side of the door.
Rolls and Actions Reflex 29 (Evasion no damage) Touch C1 AC21 (-2 Penalty for over one range increment, but Target is Squeezing for -4 Penalty to AC) - (C1 Entangled and Reflex DC15 or be glued to the floor for potentially 7 rounds) Hide 30
Position: I7 5ft up (15ft move)
Active Effects: Status (12h), Longstrider (1hr), Barkskin (20m), Fly (50/50r)
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility, Barkskin x2; Thunderstone 1; Tanglefoot bag 1; Winged Boots 1/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50 - ???
Harley (AC 28; HPs 20/85) Thursday November 20th, 2008 10:33:05 PM
Harley resists some of the evil cleric's spell. He is starting to get worn down though. He needs to get the group some time. He casts the spell Silence on the space where the evil cleric is standing.
OOC -- cast Silence; stationary in cell M9
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Location: H10 with Flail in right hand and buckler and rod in left hand.
Active Spells or Effects: Ring of Counter-spells: Dispel Magic Ring of Counter-spells: Greater Dispel Magic Magic Circle against Evil: 105+/110 minutes Blade Barrier: 10+/11 minutes Quickened Shield of Faith: 10+/11 minutes Silence (cell M9): 11/11 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 0/3
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer d20+12=24 ; Thursday November 20th, 2008 10:47:04 PM
The halfling cleric determines that it is time to aid his companions and hinder his opponents. Stepping behind Florin, Belkior prays to Alemi for aid in this battle.
Position I7
Actions Free - 5 ft step Standard - Cast Prayer (+1 luck bonus on attack, damage, save, skill checks; -1 penalty to opponents; no save; caster level check = 24)
Active Effects Magic Circle vs. Evil - +2 AC, +2 saves vs. Evil Prayer - 12 rounds Status - Brahmah, Florin, Syr, Xenia (12 hours)
Spells 0 - DC 16 - Detect Magic(x2), Detect Poison, Guidance, Read Magic 1 - DC 17 - Bless(x2), Detect Undead, Hide from Undead(x2), Sanctuary (D - Protection from Evil) 2 - DC 18 - Augury, Remove Paralysis(x3), Spiritual Weapon, Status* (D - Aid) 3 - DC 19 - Dispel Magic*(x2), Prayer*, Remove DIsease(x2) (D - Magic Circle vs. Evil*) 4 - DC 20 - Death Ward**(x3) (D - Holy Smite) 5 - DC 21 - Commune, Disrupting Weapon (D - Dispel Evil) 6 - DC 22 - Heal(x2) (D - Heal) * = cast
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 d20+17=35 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=22 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+19=22 ; 3d6+8=22 ; 2d6+8=17 ; 2d6+8=20 ; d3=2 ; 2d6+8=17 ; Thursday November 20th, 2008 11:50:53 PM
Seeing the flames streaking toward him, the elf evades (Reflex 35, evasion) by throwing his body to the side of the corridor. Then in the next moment, he ducks to avoid Brahmah's long reaching blows. Finally, he moves to attack the creature in front of him once again, stepping forward whenever possible. (Attack 21,miss,22,36,22 Damage 22,17,20,17)
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