DM Bob & Carla Wednesday December 10th, 2008 10:40:59 PM Anrete and Beren creep up close to the opening. The area surrounding the hole is littered with bones and a foul stench emanates from the hole itself. Beren begins to return to ther group to report when Jet and Alexi spur their mounts and begin thrashing about in the tall grasses. Keela and Fatine can only watch with wry amusement at the antics of their companions. How surprised must they be when first one head and then another emerges from the den site, startled by the heavy hooves and yelling.
The creatures bolt from the den site and stand on all fours outside the entrance. Each is as big as a man, Their heavily built frames are covered in mottled gray and brown scales. It is immediately clear that their large jaws and clawed feet are those of a predator. The two beasts separate and immediately begin to search out the noise that has distracted them. Only when they turn to sniff the air do you see that each of them bear a small pair of wing atop their muscles shoulders.
[OOC: The black circle is the entrance hole to the den and the gray shapes are large rock outcroppings. All squares are 5 feet. D1 and D2 are the creatures]
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor d20+3=22 ; d20+3=10 ; d20+3=16 ; d20+3=12 ; d8=2 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 9:27:09 AM
Fatine sighs and points at Anrete. "See, sister? Two big meanies, and dat man be all 'lone out dere. Say, what are dose tings anyway?"
She raises the four-legged doll and mumbles a few words. Pricking the doll once, then twice, in its abdomen, she points at D1.
Cast Scare on D1. Target must make will save, DC 15. If it fails, it becomes frightened for 3 rounds. If it saves, it is shaken for 1 round.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=15 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+2=6 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=8 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 11:48:00 AM
Beren hears the noise of the beasts as they emerege from their den. He turns, and spots them instantly. Without time to consult the others, he sees that Anrete is going to be in trouble soon if he does not do something. Raising his bow, he fires two arrows at the beast closest to him (D2) (Hit Ac 13 and 20 for 6 and 8 HP Damage)
As soon as he fires, he moves to his right lightly.
spot 15 listen 20
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 28/28) d20+8=28 ; d20+6=23 ; 2d6+6=12 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 12:43:50 PM
Jet remains on Bantom is disgusted that he believed the beasts to be out of their hole. he spurs bantom to a full movement, up the side of the knoll, to M 12 and even though, due to movement, bantom can not get his attacks in, Jet being prepared uses his sword he pulled several rounds ago on the beast at D2.
"Baby dragons, prepare for a breath attack!" he warns, not really knowing what they are, but he assumes the worst and positions Bantom between the two beasts so Anrete is not exposed to them both.
Actions: Move Bantom X3 run to M 12 Ride: 28 (Natural 20, darn it, that should have been the attack.) Attack D2 hitting AC 23 for 12 damage.
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 28/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Thursday December 11th, 2008 12:47:19 PM
ooc: Included Bantoms stats, in case he is targeted.
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 d20+7=20 ; d20+7=9 ; d8+1=9 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 3:41:07 PM
Slightly surprised, Caelnin now sees something in the distance, he pulls out two arrows and shoots from quite a distance to get D2. ------
Hit AC 20 - 9 damage Hit AC 9 - 3 damage
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+9=23 ; d20+6=16 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+9=24 ; Thursday December 11th, 2008 10:24:00 PM
Once again Alexi berates himself for being so far from the action. Jet takes off and Alexi sees Anrete's predicament. The cavalryman digs his heels into Lobo and shouts. The heavy warhorse takes off,
Ride check (guide with knees) d20+9 = 23
with Alexi firmly in the saddle, shield held and lance leveled. Alexi quickly notices that the distance is too great and so he digs his heels in more (not Spur, but Run feat = speed x4 w/heavy armor) and keeps up with Jet.
When he sees Jet go to the left of the nearest creature (D2), Alexi goes to the right (ending up on O12) flanking the creature.
OOC: thats a total of 3x speed of 35, but Lobo won't be able to attack, however he does retain his Dex bonus due to the H.Warhorse Run feat.
IC: Alexi aims his lance as Lobo charges up to the creature (D2).
Non-charge Lance attack d20+6 = 16 +2(flanked) = 18, non-charge dmg d8+2= 10 Ride check in case Lobo gets attacked: d20+9= New AC for Lobo this round 24.
Keela Thursday December 11th, 2008 11:33:07 PM
Keela urges Daisy a little closer to the creatures. Her best spells won't work at this distance. Then she gestures toward the creatures. "Somnolus!" she cries.
[Ride to L-20. Cast Sleep in an area to cover both creatures. It only affects 4 HD of creatures, though, so it'll probably only affect one of them. Will save DC is 13]
DM Bob & Carla d20+10=13 ; d4=3 ; Friday December 12th, 2008 7:53:39 AM
The sight of the two creatures spurs the adventurers into action. Alexi and Jet both charge forward on horseback to attack them. The two focus their efforts on the slightly larger and darker of the two beasts, but only Jet's blow lands. Despite his positioning, the creature manages to evade the former Fists lance.
Several arrows arc in at the same time as the horsemen engage D2. Two narrowly miss the horsemen while two more strike the creature. The unique fletching of Beren is evident on one of the arrows, while Caelnin's trademark colours can be seen on the other. [OOC D2 is now in melee and future ranged attacks should be adjusted accordingly]
Fatine wonders what these creatures might be and comes to the conclusion that they must be of the dragon family, but she does not know specifically what they are. She manipulates one of her dolls and feels the woldsblood deep beneath her. She can only be dissapointed when her spell seems to have no effect on her target. Likewise, Keela's spell is also ineffective against the beasts, however, Jet and Bantom enter the area of the spell just as it goes off [Please make a will save vs DC 13 or fall asleep]
The creatures now retaliate, and as foretold by the group's leader, D2 aims his breath weapon at Jet. A 30' cone of breath envelops both Jet and Anrete [Please make will saves vs DC 17 or be slowed for 7 rounds]
D1 then moves in behind Jet and launches itself at the fighter/cleric, snapping at his leg [Hit DC 13]
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 d20+5=8 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+1=8 ; d8+1=6 ; Friday December 12th, 2008 8:26:51 AM
Caelnin watches the horsemen move towards his target and becomes slightly annoyed, as he now has to be wary of targets that are not meant to be targets, but he doesn't take it as a disadvantage, but as a challenge to overcome.
"Now it's the time to focus, Caelnin. You aren't called a sharpshooter for nothing!" Caelnin reinforces to himself as he takes another 2 arrows, takes a deep breath and shoots them in a high arc above Beren's head. The first one flies hazardously to the right of the target, while the next one seems to hit the spot.
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Arrows left in quiver: 16/20 (Felt like this would be useful...)
Rapid shot at D2 (taken at a -2 penalty due to two interfering party members)
Hit DC 8 - 8 Damage Hit DC 24 - 6 Damage
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+6=8 ; d20+4=13 ; Friday December 12th, 2008 9:25:32 AM
The charge of the two knights takes Beren slightly by surprise,as he was focusing on his target. He moves slightly closer to his intended target (D2, headed eventually for N-15), and fires two more arrows at the wounded beast. He is surprised when both sail over the animals body and into the rocks. He must be more unsettled by the sight of these things than he thought.
He continues to move towards the creature, trying to get within 30' for better accuracy.
Hit ac 8 and 13, both a miss
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 28/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) d20+5=18 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+2=16 ; d20+6=11 ; Friday December 12th, 2008 1:00:16 PM
Jet is used to danger and it is apparent that these creatures are now breathing and snapping at him. This gives him confidence that he once again is the target of the mighty and even if he drops, like he had with Wido, the others will have the ability to over come these creatures.
{Oh, wow, oh so sleepy all of a sudden. I must ooovveerrr comme the ffaattigue.} he thinks to himself as fatines spell tries to effect his will, but with a shake of his head, he focuses once again on the enemy.
With the breath attack however, he feels slowed, but when he does not take damage, he calls for his comrades to give them a round to surrender. "If you understand me creatures, surrender now and you may have mercy, but at this moment, you appear a danger to the area, with your latest victim's demise!"
The group can see, Jet flip his weapon with a turn of his wrist to hit them with the flat of his blade for further damage to be subdual.
OOC: Just to confirm DM, the slow is a will save, not a fortitude save? If it's a Fortitude save, Jet is successful. Also, "Slowed" is not in the Condition Summary of the SRD, so I do not know exactly what that means.
Bantom, unable or untrained to cause subdual damage, is not commanded to attack this ropund.
Actions: Jet Will save versus Sleep spell rolled DC 18 (successful) Jet save versus Breath attack, rolled 11, if will save failed, if Fortitude save, successful. Bantom save versus breath weapon, rolled 14, if will save failed, if Fortitude save, successful.
Attack D2 for subdual damage (If able to attack this round): Rolled 11 (missed)
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 28/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Friday December 12th, 2008 2:28:38 PM
OOC: I have my answer for being slowed, sorry for the inconvenience.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+8=13 ; Friday December 12th, 2008 6:15:22 PM
Alexi drops his lance, as now he is too close to use it, and draws his longsword. Meanwhile, he hears Jet's challenge to them to cease their attacks.
'Well, we attacked first..." goes through his mind. But nevertheless, he twists his longsword such that only the flat of the blade hits the creature when he swings. The oddity of trying to NOT do damage causes his swing to just swat a fly that was hovering nearby.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Saturday December 13th, 2008 3:04:37 PM
Fatine looks puzzled for a moment. She looks at the doll, and shakes it. "I think did ting be broken . . . ." Riding forward a bit (30'), she raises the doll again, this time poking it with the needle, once in each of its button eyes. Then she points at D2. "Jus' kill dat ting, boys. Don' be makin' no deals."
Cast blindness/deafness at D2. Fort save DC 15 (probably unlikely for the spell to succeed)
Keela d20-2=18 ; d20-2=14 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=7 ; Sunday December 14th, 2008 1:54:34 PM
"Darn it!" Keela cries when her spell misses foe and hits friend. "Sorry, Jet!"
She prods Daisy a little closer, and casts a spell that she can aim. "Ennervo!" she says, and sends a sickly green ray toward one of the creatures.
[Move to L-18. Cast Make the DMs Do More Math. Oops, I mean Ray of Enfeeblement. :) Hit a touch AC of 18, with the penalty for shooting into combat. That's a natural 20, confirmed to touch AC 14 for a critical hit. Creature D1 takes a penalty of 3 to its Strength, or a penalty of 10 if it was a crit.]
DM Bob & Carla(Supplemental) Sunday December 14th, 2008 5:22:23 PM
Sorry - should have stated this earlier, but please make spell resistance checks when casting spells at my creatures vs spell resistance 16
Anrete Nanoc (AC17, HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+1=5 ; d20+8=15 ; 2d4+6=8 ; d6=5 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 6:51:25 AM
Staggered by the breath, Anrete shook his head vigorously as he tries to clear his mind. However unfortunately, the mystic breath had slowed the barbarian's movement greatly. Moving like an aging warrior, Anrete lumbers forward and swings his darken spiked chain in a slow arc towards the beast snapping at Jet.
=========================================== Will 5 (failed) vs Dc17 Slowed for round 1/7 (Single Action, 1/2 speed, -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves) =========================================== Free Action: Take 5 foot step to J12 Standard Action: Attack D1 (Flanking) Melee Attack AC15, Dmg8, Sneak5 =========================================== OOC: Sorry guys, might have some prob posting for awhile. I am shifting office, and have not setup the internet at the new place.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17-1=16, HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) Monday December 15th, 2008 6:53:34 AM
OOC: AC should be 17-1=16
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+6=11 ; d20+4=22 ; d8+2=5 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 9:36:53 AM
OOC-No Dm post
Beren continues his slow move towards the creature, trying to get within a more accurate range. He fires two arrows, but only one finds its target. His movement added to the creatures movement causes him to again fire over the top of the beast.
Hit AC 22 for 5 HP DAM (Unless the squares are 5'? then add plus two to all attack rolls)
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor d20+3=23 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 1:30:18 PM
Sr check 23. Wow nice
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 28/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Monday December 15th, 2008 1:45:15 PM
OOC: Waiting for DM post and response on whatever type of things they are, (Fatine knows, but Jet could only guess they are dragon types, not what color.)
Jet continues to wait for them to surrender or initiatate conversation, to determine their intent. He does not as of yet feel bad for striking first, but by their ferocious nature and his past on the streets, waiting for something to strike first could cost you your life.
DM Bob & Carla d20+9=13[fort vs blindness] ; d20+10=19 [D2 bite]; d20+8=13[D2 claw] ; d20+8=18 [D2 claw]; d100=89[D2 miss chance for bite] ; d100=40 [d2 miss chance for claw]; d8+3=5 [bite dmg]; d6=5 [poison]; d20+5=15 [d1 bite]; d20+3=16 [d1 claw]; d20+3=15 [d1 claw]; Monday December 15th, 2008 7:55:55 PM
For just a moment it looks as if the adventurers have bitten off more than they can chew. Beren sends two arrows wide of the mark and Alexi misses badly with his attempt to intimidate the beast before him with a slap of his sword. Anrete and Jet are both slowed by the foul smelling gas emanating from their foe and both miss with their attacks. Caelnin manages to sink another arrow into D2, but the creature appears hardly bothered by the damage.
Only when Fatine casts her spell does the tide begin to turn in their favor. D2 spins and roars in panic as it can no longer see it's foes. Unable to see it claws and snaps at Jet. It manages to sink it's teeth into the cleric's leg, but it's claws go wide of the mark. [Hit AC=19 for 5 dmg; please make fort save vs DC 17 or take 5 points of dex damage from poison]
Keela also casts a spell, and a dark ray leaps from her fingers and strikes the D1, lighting up the beast in an eerie glow (critical confirmed). The vicious predator slumps under the effects of the spell, but it's primal nature drives it on. The weakened beast bites and slashes at Jet but cannot get past the cleric's armor.
Beren manages to sink a single arrow into the now blinded D2 while Fatine encourages the men to stop playing around and finish this messy business.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Monday December 15th, 2008 8:58:27 PM
[DM, Fatine moved forward 30 feet last turn, but it isn't on the map. Doesn't matter much, only if she casts a short range spell, but she should be at m24]
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor d8=6 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 9:07:32 PM
Fatine moves forward once more (30', now at M18).
"Nobody touch dat one for a minute," she says, pointing at D1.
Taking the doll in her hand, she raises it in the air and begins spinning it round and round in a figure-eight pattern above her head. "Concentrate, little mouse," she drones. "Coooonnn-ceeeennnn-traaaaatte. Watch dee spinning doll."
Suddenly she snaps her fingers and points her other hand at D1. "Fly away little mouse!" SHe uses her hands to make a "Scoot" movement, as it to tell it to go away.
[cast hypnotism on D1. Will save DC 14. If fails, moves 2 steps friendlier and allows a single, reasonable request (assuming I can communicate)]
Ley roll 6 (cast fine)
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Fatine probably can't communicate, and I assume hand movements won't work, but maybe it will get friendlier, we'll see.}
OOC: sorry guys, running out of useful spells here...
Keela d20+3=21 ; d20-1=19 ; d20-1=2 ; 4d6=22 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 10:37:52 PM
Obedient to Fatine's request, Keela switches targets. She urges Daisy along the line of the battle, looking for a better shot at D2. "Incendio!" she cries, pointing a finger. This time, a golden ray shoots from her finger. Flesh sizzles and smokes as the ray connects.
Keela stares, wide-eyed, feeling a little sick. I knew it was powerful, but...I had no idea!
[Ride to Q-16, close enought to D2 to get the Point-Blank Shot bonus. Cast Scorching Ray. Caster Level check 21, success. Hit touch AC 19 (another critical threat, but only confirmed to AC 2, so not a crit). 22 points of damage.]
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=9 ; d8+1=9 ; Monday December 15th, 2008 10:49:07 PM
Caelnin learns from his last shot and tries to shoot a bit to the left of compensate for the way that his arrows are flying. "Maybe this will do the trick..."
His first barely shoots from his bow,and Caelnin shakes his head in disgust. He then shoots his second arrow and he has a feeling that it's not one of his best shots.
"Why is this happening now... I should be hitting more regularly...
------ First Shot: Natural 1 Second Shot: Hit AC 9 for 9 damage
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+10=23 ; d8+2=9 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+4=7 ; d6+4=10 ; d20+6=19 ; d4+2=3 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 5:57:25 AM
With all pretense of trying to subdue these creatures gone, Alexi flicks his wrist again and his sword settles in his palm like it should.
A jet of flame suddenly burst nearby and startles Alexi but it didn't come from the creature! It came from Keela! 'WOW' was all he could think.
Gathering his strenght, he once more strikes at the creature D2.
Alexi d20+8 (+2 flanked) = 23, dmg d8+2 = 9
He then commands Lobo to attack. (Ride check DC5 for guide with knees d20+9 = 14 success) Lobo (hoof x2) A: d20+6 +2flanked= 28 ,crit conf d20+6+2flanked=18(prob not conf), dmg d6+4 = 7, dmg if crit conf d6+4=10; B: d20+6=20, dmg d6+4=7; Bite d20+6=19, dmg d4+2 = 3.
Lobo total dmg crit ht= 27, or non crit hit = 17.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+9=19 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 5:59:30 AM
Alexi addenddum: Bite attack was d20+6+2flanked = 21 not 19.
Ride check in case creature turns and attacks Lobo d20+9 = 19, Lobo AC remains 19.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17-1=16 (17 vs D1) , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+8=19 ; 2d6+6=10 ; 2d4+6=12 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 7:23:51 AM
Still slowed by the fumes, Anrete advances slowly as he recovers from his missed swing, and with a beastial growl, the barbarian leashes out with his chain again.
=========================================== Slowed for round 2/7 (Single Action, 1/2 speed, -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves) Dodge vs D1 Free Action: 5 foot step to K12 Standard Action: Attack D1 (Flanking) Melee Attack AC19, Dmg12, Sneak5
* Ignore the 2d6 roll, a misclick, shld be 2d4
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+7=22 ; d20+5=11 ; d8+3=11 ; d8+3=6 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 9:29:42 AM
Beren stands in place to continue his attack on this beast. He fires two more arrows, the first striking home, and the second skipping off the beasts scaly belly without doing any harm. (Hit AC 22 for 11 HP DAM, second shot hit AC 11 for 6 HP damage if it hits) He has never seen an animal like this, but if it can bleed, it can die.
Point Blank shot +1 hit and dam, -2 for second arrow on quick shot
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) d20+6=10 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+6=17 ; d20+1=15 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 11:59:12 AM
Jet, in his mind, gave them a chance and the wound on his leg, as minor as it is, will hurt more as they continue to bite him, so he too has no more mercy on the beasts.
Jet (slowed) Attack D2 hit AC 10 (misses) Ride: 25
Bantom (slowed) Attack D2 One hoof hit AC 17 (misses) and one bite 15 (misses)
Fatine/Sub Buzz Tuesday December 16th, 2008 7:11:54 PM
OOC: I was to post for Fatine today, but when I went to the google docs, I do not have authorization to view the CS, so I don't know what spells are memorized to create an action.
DM Bob & Carla d20+5=17 ; d20+7=26 ; Tuesday December 16th, 2008 11:38:24 PM
The majority of the adventurer's concentrate their attacks on one of the two beasts (D2). Keela launches a scorching ray at the blinded creature, catching it squarely in the neck and chest. It stumbles slightly before being struck first by Alexi and then by Lobo. The final blow is struck by the horse, and the beast slumps to the ground, surrounded by its adversaries.
Fatine attempts to hypnotixe D1, but her antics do not affect the creature [Will save =17; please note you need to roll 2d4 to determine # of HD of creature that could be affected]. Anrete approaches and swings again with his chain, but to no avail.
Obviously outnumbered, and having lost it's companion, D1 attempts to flee, unfolding its small wings it climbs into the air and begins slowly moving off to ther northwest. [D1 is still well within range for most missile weapons (~ 30 ')]
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:06:53 AM
[fixed CS and doc link, should be viewable by anyone now. Fatine is spontaneous caster, she can cast anything on her list. But no worries, I have a few free minutes this morning. Thanks Buzz!]
Fatine sits in her saddle, frowning after the retreating creature. She gives the doll another shake. "Stupid ting. Be broken or someting." Shoving it back into a beltpouch, she calls, "So what be dose tings anyway?"
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+7=12 ; d20+5=19 ; d8+3=11 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:20:49 AM
Beren fires two arrows at the retreating beast. He has trouble targeting a creature rising and falling to the pattern of its own wingbeat. His first arrow misses, but the second strikes home. (Hit Ac 19 for 11 HP DAM)
Point Blank shot +1 hit and dam, -2 for second arrow on quick shot
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) d20+7=12 ; d20+7=25 ; d8+1=9 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 11:00:16 AM
"These things are dangerous. We can't let them escape."
Caelnin sends two quick shots to follow Beren's. The second hits with a satisfying thump.
------ First Shot: AC12 Second Shot: AC 25 for 9 damage
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) d20+3=16 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 11:09:41 AM
Jet reaches down to his side and pulls a spear from his saddle holster, takes aim and throws the spear as hard as he can, but the creature is missed by the spear that is thrown to low, but now that it is bleeding it can still be followed.
"Nice job guys, lets have a couple of you get in that cave and search it while Alexi and I keep watch. We are looking for signs of our lost hunting party first and who else may have been their victim." Jet reminds the group the reason they needed to come out here in the first place, for if the hunting party had returned, they woulnd't have needed to leave the comfort and drink of their small community.
Thrown spear at D1: 16 misses
Keela d20+3=4 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 11:25:53 AM
Glancing up at the fleeing beast, Keela decides it is best handled by real weapons rather than spells.
She rides Daisy to the cave entrance and dismounts. She conjures a light and begins searching the cave. She has no idea what she's looking for, however, and winds up being more hinderance than help.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=7 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 6:46:16 PM
With the larger of the two creatures down, he shifts his attention to its mate just as it takes off. He watches the attempts to bring it down and decides not to waste an arrow, for it is clear these creatures are quite tough and one arrow will not be sufficient.
"SOME one, for Pete's Sake, follow that woman!" he blurts as Keela immediately proceeds to the cave and goes in to investigate.
He then dismounts and takes a closer look at the creature they just killed. He turns to Jet and asks, "It may be foolish of me, but I think it would be much to our benefit to keep this thing from bleeding to death. If we can take it back alive, we would be better off." He looks down at it and tries to see if it is dead, or dieing. "We can tie its wings and muzzle its snout. Jet, can you tell if is dead? Would you be willing to stop its bleeding?"
Heal check to see if it barely dead, nearly dead, nearly barely dead, almost dead, almost nearly dead, almost nearly barely dead, .... d20 +1 = 7 (all that for a 7!)
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) d20+8=27 ; d8+1=7 ; Wednesday December 17th, 2008 7:17:35 PM
Jet after throwing his spear looks down at the beast and spits on it in disgust as his leg still burns from the bite he received. At least he still has his dexterity. Alexi makes the point well though and jet dismounts and throws Alexi a rope as he begins to cast a heal spell on the dieing or dead creature, to try and save it.
OOC: Sorry DM, forgot my Fort save for the poison rolled 27 (successful)
Sacrifice Shield of Faith for Cure Light Wounds healing creature of seven damage.
0-*Detect Magic, *Detect Poison, Resistance 1- Detect Evil, +Shield of Faith, Enlarge Person
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday December 17th, 2008 9:31:05 PM
Alexi thanks Jet and takes the rope while calling for Anrete. "Anrete, since you seem to be a little sluggish, let Mikal and Beren make sure Keela doesn't get into any trouble and help me tie this creature up."
Then, without looking up from his task, asks Fatine, "Fatine, can you send Col to follow the mate and see where it goes? Sorry your doll didn't work."
"Caelnin, keep your bow and a sharp eye out while we tie this creature up."
Alexi start with the jaws and ties them shut, then leads the rope to the two front legs and ties them together good, and lastly he leads the rope to the back legs and ties them together. (OOC: presumably this is a 50foot rope).
"Anrete, what do you think?" Alexi asks as he steps back to inspect his work. The head can't move much because it is attacked to the two front legs. The two front legs can't move much because they are tied together and attached to the head and back legs. And the back legs are similarly restricted by being tied together and attached to the front legs.
OOC: naturally, if Jet can't save the creature, Alexi will repost to fit.
DM Bob & Carla Wednesday December 17th, 2008 10:44:21 PM Fatine puts away her dolls and approaches the downed beast for a closer look. She has never seen such a creature before, clearly dragonoid, but not a dragon. Alexi and Jet grudgingly decide to spare the creature's life. Alexi believes the creature might cling to life, but when Jet's spell fails to bring about recovery, they must conclude it was too late.
Caelnin and Beren take potshots at the remaining beast as it flies off. Twice arrows hit and twice the creature falters in mid-air but recovers and continues away out of range.
Keela thinks better of wasting a shot and takes it upon herself to enter the den of these fearsome creatures. The hole reeks of foulness and gets worse the further she descends. It takes all of her concentration to avoid vomiting from the smell. Some 10 feet into the knoll, the tunnel expands into a small, roughly circular chamber. Two depressions in the dirt mark where the two predators must have slept. The remainder of the den is littered with the skeletal remains of its' prey. Many of the bones are picked clean, but some retain shreds of skin and flesh. Beetles scurry back and forth across these bones picking the last scraps of flesh from them. A cursory scan reveals that most of the bones look as if they came from large grazing animals, but here and there, among the debris, lie bones and skulls that Keela easily recognizes as being humanoid. Her search of the chamber is cut short by a heave in her stomach...
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) d20+7=18 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 8:30:42 AM
"How intelligent do you think those things are?" The elfish sharpshooter raises a hand to his eyes to view the progress of the departing beast against the brightness of the sunlit sky. "I don't know about you, but I wouldn't be too happy if you killed my mate. That would make me very dangerous. I think we should follow it."
A short sprint to Huethira's side, he leaps to the saddle, but misses the stirrup and takes a moment for a proper mount.
"Beren, do you think you can track it?" Caelnin wheels his mount in the direction of the quickly escaping creature. "It must be dripping a lot of blood."
------ Ride for Fast Mount 18 (fail)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+5=25 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 9:28:34 AM Can I track an air born creature?
Beren wonders to himself as well, but looks for signs of blood on the ground, and finding a clear trail, replies.
"Yes, I believe I can,at least as long as it continues to bleed." (track 25)"Though I might wish that we had finished it here. Is that what we want to do--really.?"
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) d20+2=20 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 10:10:16 AM
Jet is not to upset at the wasted spell. He did try to do some subdual damage to the beast, but a bow and arrow, without blunted tips on the ammunition, could not do such to a creature. He can't blame the archers, nor does he, for being excellent shots. If Jet had been alone like the creatures last victim, him and Bantom might have shared the same fate.
"Yes, we do! I don't know exactly what that thing is, but if it is a genetically engineered creature of the creature we saw in the Ahote vision, then it may lead us right to him and his hide out." Jet recalls the waking dream they had when they first spoke to the native people of the land."
Jet cals for Keela, "We can come back to look for treasure latter M'Lady. Look for a tabard or some personal effects that would identify someone from Bryn Baraz!" He shouts down the hole, not in an agry tone, but not knowing how deep it is, "Preferably the banner their leader would have carried like the one we have!"
He tries to fit himself down the hole also, but if he is to large in his armor, will back out before he gets stuck.
Search: 20 (rolled 18, not to bad)
0-*Detect Magic, *Detect Poison, Resistance 1- Detect Evil, +Shield of Faith, Enlarge Person
Fatine/Sub Buzz Thursday December 18th, 2008 10:16:36 AM
The witch scowls at Alexi, "Tupid man! Don't be goin ta have me pet get off wit him telf and get eaten like ol' Col would eat a worm. Did ya get a look at dat ting?"
With a whistle she calls her friend and has him perch on her arm. "Don be a worrin bird, Fatine no be sendin ya off to get killed, oh no! Nobody give me command to do dat wit out me turnin dem into a salt pilla."
She then places the bird on her shoulder and continues to scowl at Alexi, expecting an apology.
Keela Thursday December 18th, 2008 3:19:40 PM
"Oh. Oh my," Keela surveys the scene in the den, feeling sick and light-headed.
Abruptly, she scrambles for the entrance, bringing her light source with her. She emerges, looking greenish and gasping for air.
"It-it's very unpleasant in there," she gasps in an understatement. Then, "Oh! Are we going?" Seeing the others moving off, she scrambles to mount Daisy.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+3=9 ; Thursday December 18th, 2008 8:12:49 PM
Still somewhat recovering from the effects of the creature's breath, Anrete gave the dead beast a kick before whistling for Copper. Mounting his battle-trained pony, the barbarian nods at the elf's comment and gave a bellow, "No time to lose, after the beast!".
His javelin in hand, Anrete tries to determine the best route of advance.
Survival 9 to find a way towards the fleeing beast
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Thursday December 18th, 2008 10:10:55 PM
Alexi looks forlorn when Jet informs him that the creature is truely dead. "Tis a pitty," he simple says, then returns Jet's rope.
He then returns his lance to its slot in Lobo's saddle and pats Lobo on the neck, "Well done once again, my Boy."
By then they are talking about chasing the surviving dragon-like creature. He's skeptical about the idea that it is linked in some form or fashion to the Ahote dream but knows it is pointless to spend time speculating about it. "We get this carcass back to Bryn Baraz for identification and we'll know whether it is merely a creature of these plains or some other thing. Someone can be sent to the Ahote village and describe it to them. They have a better understanding of the creatures that live out here than we do."
Then Fatine rails at him. "Don't get your undies in a wad, Fatine," he mumbles, not looking at her. "Col is a smart bird and he would know how to stay high enough, and far enough, to be out of danger. He is in more danger from hawks and eagles just flying around doing your errands than following a wounded, lumbering dragon-creature."
He then turns to Fatine and walks up to her, but instead of looking at her, he looks at Col sitting on her shoulder. "She don't give you the credit you deserve. You are welcome on my shoulder any time," and he slips a sly wink at Fatine.
Once back in the saddle again, he move over to Keela and says, "Don't scare me like that again." He tries to smile as he adds, "there may have been young ones in there that could have seriously harmed you."
Hefting his lance, he readies to chase after the wounded mate.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=12 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+5=15 ; Friday December 19th, 2008 9:29:33 AM
Beren isn't sure that tracking this creature is the best idea, but if the others are in favor, so be it. He starts out when everyone is ready. He tries to keep his senses on the alert, but tracking takes most orf his concentration.
Spot 12 listen 21 track 15
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) Friday December 19th, 2008 11:25:32 AM
OOC: Waiting for DM post
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) Friday December 19th, 2008 3:35:06 PM
Me too.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Saturday December 20th, 2008 11:09:19 AM
Fatine gives a harumph! and stalks off back to her horse, busying herself with some unknown errand in its saddlebags. "Where we be goin' out here?" she calls. "Let's be 'bout our work, no?"
DM Bob & Carla Sunday December 21st, 2008 10:34:43 AM
The retreating beast is still visible as it flies off to the northwest, so there is no need to spend precious time on following a blood trail. Once on horseback, the group finds they can make ground on their adversary if they spur their horses to a gallop. [two ride checks will be sufficient to catch the beast]. The question is, after catching up, how will the troop bring down it's prey from 30' above them?
The ground is even and unbroken infront of them for at least a mile in the direction of the beast.
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) d20+6=8 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+9=13 ; Sunday December 21st, 2008 11:04:24 AM
Caelnin spurs Huethira forward to catch the fleeing creature. From the saddle he loses an arrow. The shaft flies wide, sent astray by rider and horse as they pound over the plains.
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) OOC Sunday December 21st, 2008 12:03:43 PM
OOC: Alright everyone, we are getting way ahead of ourselves.
Bantom is still slowed for who knows how long, so him galloping off after you guys is not possible because he couldn't keep up.
Not only that but I made a post where Jet tried to join Keela in the hole to look for signs of the lost party, which I haven't received word about yet and since Keela didn't find anything, Jet isn't leaving until he either finds something or is content there isn't something to find. So if you are going to leave him behind, that is fine, but it needs to be clear what is happening.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+6=9 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+3=10 ; Sunday December 21st, 2008 12:07:46 PM
Beren sees the slow flight of the creature.
"I believe we can catch it on horseback."
He races to Red, and mounting, follows in the wake of Caelnin. When he is within 30' of the creature, riding underneath, he fires two arrows.
Ride check automatic Point Blank shot +1 hit and dam, Shoot while riding ride check 9 against DC5 HIt AC 23 and 18 for 4 and 10 HP DAM
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:34/37) d20+9=11 ; d20+9=20 ; Sunday December 21st, 2008 4:49:31 PM
OOC: if i remember correctly, both Jet and Anrete are slowed. That's ok though.
IC: Little time was wasted by Caelnin and Beren as they charged off after the fleeing surviving beast, leaving the others behind, Jet and Alexi seeing if they can save the larger one from dying, and Keela checking out the cave.
By the time Jet determines the creature is truely dead, Keela comes out of the cave, rather pale looking. Beren and Caelnin are halfway to the fleeing mate and Alexi is chidded by Fatine for suggesting Col follow it.
Alexi mounts Lobo about the time Caelnin and Beren get close enough to shoot at the fleeing mate. Meanwhile, Jet is slowly moving towards the cave to check it out, still under the effects of the creature's breath weapon. Anrete kicks the dead one and mounts Copper in hopes of slowly catching up with Caelnin and Beren.
OOC: This is about as close as I figure how the action has been since the death and flight of the creatures'. Anyone have a problem with this? I'm just trying to piece all the action together. I figure it has been only about two, maybe three rounds of action since we killed the first one and the other one fled. DM's, if this is way off, let us know. :)
IC: "Jet," Alexi calls. "I'll follow those arrow-happy archers and make sure they stay out of trouble. You, Mikal, and Anrete stay here and see what's in this cave and keep the women company."
At that he spurs Lobo (Ride check Spur DC15= 11,20; 3pts dmg for spurring). At first, Lobo seems sluggish too, but soon sees the freedom of the open plains and takes off. The two archers are a ways ahead of him and knows their horses are much faster than Lobo, as they aren't carrying as much weight. (OOC: he'll slow Lobo down to a normal double-move next posts, no point in incurring any more dmg to Lobo.)
Keela Monday December 22nd, 2008 12:30:24 AM
Keela sees the others take off at a gallop. "Er..." she looks dubiously at Daisy. She has never seen the retired farm-horse move at a gallop. And, even if she could make Daisy go so fast, she's pretty sure she couldn't stay on the horse. "Um, maybe I'd better stay here? Till Jet comes out?"
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Monday December 22nd, 2008 4:38:48 PM
Fatine sighs again and sits next to Keela, her horse unmoving. "Let dem go, sister. Dey not be able to do nuttin to dat birdy anyways. 'Sides, what can you and ol' Fatine do wit' dat birdy way up high?"
Fatine stays put as well, waiting with Keela for Jet to come back.
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 12:14:12 AM Caelnin and Beren gallop after the retreating creature, and Beren manages to sink two more arrows into its scaly hide. It falters in flight once again before recovering and veering northwards in a vain attempt to throw off its pursuers. The two elves find they can easily keep up to the creature and they can see that it is badly wounded. Alexi charges after his two companions, keeping them in sight as they too veer northwards in pursuit of their quarry. Anrete keeps pace with the former fist, a wild look in his eyes.
Jet secures the knoll and slowly recover from the effects of the breath weapon. The cleric helps Keela from the hole and enters the lair of the two beasts. He too is greated by the foul odor of rotting flesh. Scavenging insects scuttle out of his path as he searches the skeletal remains. In time he is able to ascertain that at least 9 humanoids have been devoured by the two beasts. His medical training is sufficient to determine that two were dwarves and two were at least partly elvish, the remainder appear to be human, all except one that must be a half-orc. Among the grisly remains, Jet finds three totem bags similar to those giftted to the group by the Ahote. In addition, there are three chain shirts, two of which would appear to have been manufactured by master armorers, One of these would appear to have been fitted to a dwarf based on its size. There are also three belt pouches, a cloak, two finely crafted quivers, each with a dozen arrows, two curved knives similar to those used by the Ahote, and two rings, one of which is still attached to a finger. Everything else is too badly damaged to be of use.
Fatine keeps Keela company as she recovers from her ordeal in the hole. Col remains close by.
Anrete Nanoc (AC17 , HP32/32), Copper (AC17, HP22/22) d20+8=9 ; d20+8=9 ; d20-3=10 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 8:11:43 AM
Excited by the prospect of more bloodshed, Copper grew overexcited and reared before bolting after the beast. Barely maintain his seat, Anrete guides the mare as he tries to steady himself for a shot with his javelin.
========================= i can't believe my rolls, but still passed 5 :) Guide with knee ride9 ride9 Javelin @ 30 feet: (-8 from riding): AC10
========================== OOC: Can someone sub for mi? I will be out of town for xmas. So I will not be able to post for the next 2 days. =========================
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) d20+7=21 ; d20+7=12 ; d20+7=25 ; d8+1=6 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 9:09:01 AM
"We've almost downed it, Beren!" The sharpshooter flashes his fellow elf a feral grin and then spurs his mount in further pursuit. This time he sends two shafts up in the direction of the belly of the beast.
------ Ride Check 21 Hit Creature AC12, AC25 (Assume 1 hit) Damage 6hp, 7hp if within 30ft
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28; slowed) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42; slowed) d20+4=12 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 12:30:39 PM
OOC: I'll post for you William.
Jet thinks back to the hunting party that had left. Since they left The Float he has come to know most everyone in the community and attempts to identify the remains of the dwarves, the elfish one and the half orc, by old scars that may be present on their bones.
Jet also looks at the marrow of the large leg bones in an attempt to determine the time of death by the hardness of the the fleshy meat that provides blood to the system. Obviously though, he has focused more on his fighting prowess then on any forensic skills and decides to just bag anything that appears to be from the Ahote or Bryn Baraz and hauls it out of the hole.
Once everything he can find is outside he bags the remains seperatly attempting to determine which remains belong with which skull and ties them onto Vaya with what armor and other items that can still be of use.
OOC: This will take awhile, so I will let the rest of the group catch up to me in time with whatever actions they want to do.
Heal for forensics: 12
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 6:24:15 PM
Fatine watches Jet haul the various grisly remains out of the hole. "Ohh, pretties!" she exclaims when he brings out the armor, weapons, rings and other such trinkets. She goes over to inspect them, waving her hand over each and inspecting it carefully.
[cast detect magic, inspect everything Jet finds in the hole]
Whatever she finds, she ends up helping Jet put the remains in his bags. While doing so, she picks out a small bone and looks it over appraisingly. Liking what she sees, she puts it in an otherwise empty beltpouch. Looking at Jet, she comments, "He be happier ridin' wit' me, den bein' buried in dee ground. Maybe he help me out next time dese big birdies come 'round?" talking to the bone now, "Hmm? You warn me 'bout dose birdies next time? We will see..."
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Second Post Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 6:47:35 PM
Jet watches what she does and assumes she is detecting magic, because that is what he would have done had he a spell for that today. "Fatine can you check the hole with that to see if I missed anything, perhaps buried in the soil, please."
Jet watches as Fatine pulls a bone from the pile he brought out and stops her with a sad look in his eyes.
"I'm sorry Fatine, but in the name of Gargul, I can not allow you to do that. Not yet anyway. When we return to Bryn Baraz we will determine then the remains of the Ahote and of ours. We must respect the ways of the native people lest we incur their wrath and I am not skilled enough to do so, but others back in camp are. Then perhaps a speak with dead will give you permission to carry the bones of our brethren. Tell me, would someone willing to allow you to carry a part of their corpse not be more powerful then them not giving you permission?"
Jet attempts to reason with the witch, respecting her power and the rights of the dead, both as much as possible.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:34/37) d20+1=14 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 9:11:33 PM
Knowing it is too late to try and catch the archers, and knowing they are capable of taking care of themselves, Alexi lets Lobo move at his normal gait and spare him the physical exertion of galloping in full armor. (Note: 3hps dmg already taken).
In doing so, he scans left and right for anything else that might take advantage of their distraction and pursuers become the pursued.
Spot d20+1 = 14
OOC: thank the gods Alexi is not back at the den watching Jet play with the bones! Oh for poor Keela to have to watch! How will she ever be able to eat at the same dinner table with him again?
Keela Wednesday December 24th, 2008 12:22:10 AM
Keela assists Jet and Fatine as they sort the sad remains from the den.
She is taken aback when Fatine appropriates one of the bones for her own use. "That person's family may have other ideas," she says, supporting Jet's argument.
Beren (AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) sub by Kelly d20+6=19 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+3=6 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+3=5 ; Friday December 26th, 2008 2:06:06 PM
Beren coaxes his horse to stay within close range and fires two more arrows at the wounded creature, hoping to bring it down. The first arrow strikes true but the second is fired as the horse stumbles.
Ride check automatic Point Blank shot +1 hit and dam, Shoot while riding ride check 19 against DC5 HIt AC 23 and 15(miss?) for 6 and 5 HP DAM
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Saturday December 27th, 2008 11:15:10 PM
Fatine looks the bone over, then at Jet and Keela, a wry smile on her face. "I see right troo your ploy, Big Man. But you be right. We not know how dose peoples do tings. I be bettin' dat shaman unnerstand what I do, but I wait til we know for sure."
Standing, she walks over to the body of the draconic beast laying nearby. Removing a small glass dagger from her belt, she hacks a few scales off the hide and puts them in a beltpouch. "Second choice," she says, flashing another toothy grin and Jet and Keela.
Next, she finds a large, flat rock. Mumbling a few words, she smashes the glass dagger on the rock, leaving the shards wherever they fall.
Finally, she heads into the hole to give it a once-over for anything Jet may have missed, bringing out anythine she finds.
[all this after using her detect magic on the things Jet finds]
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Second Post Monday December 29th, 2008 10:58:32 AM
Jet contiunes to work on the corpses of the fallen and documents the items found with them.
Although he is chaotic in nature he also bears a sense of honor when it comes to those that are loyal to a cause. He will endeavor to return the found items to the famlies of those that lost their loved ones as a will and testiment may dictate, even if some of the items are magic. He prepares himself for arguments of others and in his mind prepares a speech for those that that may have different view on the objects of value.
DM Bob & Carla Monday December 29th, 2008 5:07:57 PM
The injured beast continues it's ponderous flight away from it's pursuers. Injured badly, it is incapable of much speed, and it's undersized wings struggle to keep it aloft. The final two arrows stagger it in mid air and send it crashing to the ground where it commences to bleed out. Caelnin, Beren, Anrete and Alexi are now several hundered yads from the knoll which remains easily visible behind them.
Jet puts his medical training to use and begins sorting the grisly remains as best he can. Although some things are obvious, the ring belongs to the finger it is on, the sorting of the badly dismembered corpses is more difficult than anticipated. There are multiple corpses that, to the best of his abilitie, are anywhere from several days to several months old. The cleric intercedes when Fatine selects a small bone from the pile for future use. Keela also objects and the witch switches the bone for some scales from the dead creature.
Fatine scans the objects brought out of the hole by Jet as well as the beasts lair. Jet's search had been thorough and nothing new is found.
Results of Fatine's Detect Magic
3 Totem bags all detect as magic 2 w/ faint transmutation 1 w/ moderate transmutation
1 ring w/ moderate evocation 1 ring w/ faint enchantment
3 belt pouches contain 200 gp total + 6 potions 3 W/ faint conjuration 1 w/ faint transmutation 1 w/ faint transmutation 1 w/ faint transmutation
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+6=18 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+5=23 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=10 ; Monday December 29th, 2008 9:25:08 PM
OOC-NO DM post to respond to
Beren takes two more shots at the fleeing beast.
Hit AC 14 and 23 for 4 and 10 Hp DAM Ride check automatic Shoot while riding 18 vs DC5
DM Bob & Carla Monday December 29th, 2008 9:53:28 PM
OOC see above for post
We hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. We will post throughout this week, but nobody will be in danger of dying if a post is missed due to teh busy holidays. Regular posting will commence on the 5th.
PS nice job on my monsters - I thought they would be more dangerous, but a couple of handy spells made the difference!! (I'll have to make the next ones tougher, spell resistance 30 etc.!!)
Caelnin whoops in triumph, holding his bow high in the air and standing in the saddle as he guides Huethira back around toward the fallen beast. He tosses Beren an elfish grin before speeding head, his mount's hooves pounding the ground in an exhilarating rhythm. (Ride 24) Elf and horse slow as they near the downed creature, Caelnin, leaping from the saddle and going the last thirty feet on foot.
"Didn't Jet say he wanted to take one of these alive?" he calls back. "How would you go about something like that," the elf puzzles.
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Tuesday December 30th, 2008 3:29:55 PM
Jet waits for the others to carry or drag back the beast that almost got away before they plan the next stage of their journey. "I personally don't want to eat man eaters myself, so that means we still have a hunting trip to conduct. I say we finish it with while bringing these things with us and finish the route we were supposed to take. Maybe we can find more signs of the lost hunting group along the way and hopefully a survivor as well."
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Tuesday December 30th, 2008 3:50:17 PM
"Lots of valuable pretties in dat dere pile," Fatine says. "Big Man, you be takin' dem back to deir families? Dey should know deir brothers an' sisters be gone, and have dee chance to reclaim what be deirs." Fatine helps Jet pack everything carefully into a saddlebag, then mounts and is ready to go.
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Second Post Tuesday December 30th, 2008 6:37:35 PM
"We should all have a Will and Testament. It is my intention to see that if anyone that has passed in our possession do, we determine what it is and allow Garth to decide what is what. If something belongs to the Ahote I believe it should be returned."
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:34/37) d20+1=5 ; Tuesday December 30th, 2008 7:22:58 PM
Alexi sighs with relief as the last draco-creature plumets. "Children," he mumbles as Caelnin shows off. But he did have to admit it was exhilarating to see the two archers' skills with a bow while riding a galloping horse.
He brings Lobo up to the fallen creature and answers Caelnin, "If it is still alive, we can stop the bleeding. A simple healing spell should do the trick."
He kneels down beside the animal and checks to if it still alive.
Heal Check d20+1 = 5.
Alexi can't determine anything, unless it suddenly rears up to bite him.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Tuesday December 30th, 2008 7:33:36 PM
OOC-sorry, I did not see the DM post on my screen before the last post.
Beren is glad that the beast is dead, but he does not celebrate the way that Caelnin does. He stops to make sure the animal is dead, then walks beside Red as he returns to the others, giving his big horse a breather after the chase.
When he arrives, he takes a sack from his saddle bags, and rubs his horse down with it before doing anything else.
"Are we ready to continue on, or shall we camp here?" (Not sure what time of day it is)
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Second Post Wednesday December 31st, 2008 10:56:09 AM
No DM post, I will post next year.
:)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=18 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+6=13 ; Wednesday December 31st, 2008 2:06:31 PM
Beren scouts the area, and looks for a place to camp, if that is what the group decides.
spot 18 listen 11 survival 13
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday January 1st, 2009 1:25:38 PM
Rolling out a bedroll, he finds what wood is available and starts a small fire, then begins making a stew. Even if the group does not camp here, at least they can have a hot meal after the battle.
DM Bob & Carla Thursday January 1st, 2009 11:53:55 PM Caelnin, Beren, Anrete and Alexi determine that the creature is truly dead. They drag the beast back to the knoll behind their horses and deposit it next to the other. Jet, Fatine, and Keela have arranged the recovered items and inspected them and are now in the process of wrapping them for transport. Discussions ensue about if and how to transport the remains of any of the victims back to Bryn Baraz and just what to do with the beasts. As they entertain different ideas, a small line of dust is spotted from across the plains to the north and east.
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) d20+8=15 Friday January 2nd, 2009 8:32:42 AM
Caelnin rides back to the knoll, a elfish grin upon his face.
"We got this one. Couldn't capture it alive, though. Sorry, Jet."
"Looks like they had a taste for people," he adds, at seeing the contents of the cave brought out into the light of day. "Good thing we brought the second one down after all."
When signs of approach are spotted from the northeast, the elfish sharpshooter nocks an arrow, holding it loosely in one hand. He stands casually behind some low cover to await the approach.
OoC: added a Spot Check of 15 to that.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+7=27 ; Friday January 2nd, 2009 1:14:18 PM
As soon as Beren sees the dust cloud, he literally melts into the surrounding grasses. Even his companions, who saw him leave, cannot see the ranger as he conceals himself with his bow. Whoever this is, he wants to have to advantage in their encounter.
Hide 27 natural 20! Can you see me now?
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Second Post Friday January 2nd, 2009 5:59:22 PM
Jet looks at the coming line of something, then looks to his comrades. "This might not be a good thing we face my friends. Whatever happens, I will take full responsibility for the deaths of the creatures if some think what we did was wrong. Hopefully they will have mercy on the rest of you. However, if what we did was a good thing, then we may all take the credit."
Jet worries for his friends and almost tells them to leave without him so he may face whatever comes this way, but somehow he does not believe they would follow such an order, so he decides to just take whatever comes his way, since he did indeed draw first blood on the beasts.
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Friday January 2nd, 2009 6:54:53 PM
"Don' assume me want any mercy, Big Man," Fatine reples. Whistling, she waits for Col to appear, then points at the distant line of dust. "Go fly. See what dat be over dere. And be careful!" she calls as an afterthought.
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:34/37) Saturday January 3rd, 2009 4:57:25 PM
Alexi is looking over the two creatures, wondering what part to take as a trophy, some teeth, claws, an eyeball, when word is given of someone or something aproaching.
Responding to Jet he says, "Well, since there's just about every kind of bones in this den, Ahote included, I hardly think any smart creature out here on the plains will be complaining much. However, It's best be on our guard. I'll go along with whatever you say, Jet, but no point in straying from the truth. Just state it as it happened, from where we found the broken spear, to here."
With that, he readies his shield and lance.
Keela Sunday January 4th, 2009 9:04:09 PM
"I really don't think that will be necessary, Jet." Keela tries to sound confident, but she looks worried.
As her companions gather, she asks, "should we continue with our planned patrol, or should we return immediately to report?"
DM Bob & Carla Sunday January 4th, 2009 10:02:03 PM
The two scouts take cover behind the rocks near the entrance to the den and await what comes. The rest ready themselves for battle, while Fatine sends her crow aloft to scout out the situation. Jet devises a plan to take whatever blame may come their way for the death of the two creatures, but Alexi doubts that it will be necessary. Col scans the ground below, peering through the small dust cloud raised by the approaching riders...for even at the knoll it is now apparent that 8 riders approach on horseback. Fatine detects nothing other than idle curiosity from her avian lookout.
Caelnin eventually recognizes the advancing riders as Ahote, although he recognizes none of them from a distance. They ride in a straight line and head directly for the party. From some 200 feet away they pull their horses to a stop while a single rider advances and calls out in Ahote.
Jet (AC: 18, HP: 23/28) Bantom (AC: 19, HP: 42) Sunday January 4th, 2009 11:35:20 PM
Jet tells his friends "Stay twenty feet behind me as I approch him", as he mounts Bantom and slowly rides toward the lone figure, at the same time openly sheathing his weapon. A show of disarming himself in full view. A sign of peace. He also pulls the token he was given when first they met the Ahote hoping it is recognized as a sign of friendship, a small totem bag on a leather chord. The bag is branded with the mark of the Ahote, a crude depiction of a clump of grasses with a spear protruding from it.
Caelnin AC:16 HP:21/21 (Sub/Al) Monday January 5th, 2009 8:12:45 AM
"Not sure what to think of a group that hides its numbers by riding single file," Caelnin speaks his opinion out loud. He hangs back with the arrow still casually nocked in his bow. "Especially when you consider that the people riding toward the bath would be sucking all of the dust kicked up by the ones riding in front, you'd have to think that they wouldn't do this without some reasonably powerful intent."
The elf looks around for his fellow elfish bowman and finds that Beren is nowhere in sight. That's either very good. Or ... it's very bad.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=14 ; d3=2 ; d20+9=24 ; Monday January 5th, 2009 9:22:46 AM
Beren does not move from his place of concealment. He simply waits for the outcome of this meeting.
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Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] Dogs [AC 20, HP 13/13, 13/13] Mage Armor Monday January 5th, 2009 8:04:52 PM
"I tink dey be smart," Fatine says to Caelnin. "Maybe dey being careful 'cause dere be great big dragon-tings 'round dese parts?"
Otherwise, Fatine sits on her horse and waits, idly fingering one of the dolls at her belt.
"Col no seem worried," she comments. "So I no worry for now."
Alexi (AC: 17, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:34/37) Monday January 5th, 2009 10:07:26 PM
Alexi is slightly amused at the discussion of single file marching order but doesn't take his eyes off the Ahote.
He puts his lance in it's staddle socket briefly while fumbling for his Ahote bag. Once it is in plain view dangling from his neck, he hefts his lance again. Lance held pointing up, he casually urges Lobo forward to keep at least tweenty feet behind Jet.
Keela Monday January 5th, 2009 10:26:13 PM
Keela stays behind the leaders and tries to look harmless. She doesn't have to try very hard.
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