Syr Ac 35/34 HP 135/142 L7 d20+18=32 ; d3=1 ; d20+18=23 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+7=10 ; Monday December 22nd, 2008 1:18:11 AM
(OOC: I was waiting for the map but I think I'm the only one left to post so here goes... If Syr's moves are wrong, then use the above as an attack on the undead in his way 32,23,24,27,26)
Trying frantically to save Florin, the monk uses another overrun action to blow by the remaining undead (10). If he does so then he ends his move adjacent to the spellcaster that seemingly targeted Florin. (With a move of 60' he will try to minimize any AoO by others)
(DM Cayzle Extra) Monday December 22nd, 2008 8:19:31 AM
Syr, seems to me that what you want to do is make some tumble checks. You can even tumble past multiple foes per turn.
Chasing Florin ... Round 14 and combat ends (DM Cayzle) Monday December 22nd, 2008 4:13:02 PM
Brahmah attacks a prone undead, cutting deeply into the thing.
Belkior turns one undead away (last round) and then severely damages a number of other undead while healing his friends, due to a mass cure. It especially hurts several of the previously wounded undead who had withdrawn after being wounded.
Wynn attempts to chase after Florin, but is once again foiled by his fickle flickering magic.
Harley follows Brahmah, ready to fight.
Syr gives chase, using pushing past and tumbling around the enemy. He is lucky that Belkior's actions opened up enough holes in the enemy ranks that it is possible to find a path almost all the way to Florin and the enemy cleric. It takes his whole move to do so, though, and he ends up five feet from the enemy leader.
Florin, who had time to grab his weapons before he started following the priest, helplessly follows the cleric into the mass of undead. When Belkior casts his mass heal, Florin sees several wounded undead fall lifeless. And he sees Syr round the corner and come up fast.
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Xenia notices that several of the grey strands she is following snuff out. Then another bunch also disappear. There are still a number left, enough for her to follow to the Control Room.
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The enemy cleric is clearly angry at these events. he motions his followers closer. Then he sneers at Syr. "You have tasted a portion of my strength. Do not follow me to my place of power. Or you too will end up serving the New Dominion of Great Ga'al! Take your freedom and go!"
Then he takes a five foot step back. As he casts a spell, the other clerics and several undead touch the hem of his robe. The spell is a Word of Recall, and it teleports the enemy away.
Other undead, not taken by the spell, use the withdraw action to run away.
Florin feels no compulsion any longer.
DM Note: I was going to make a map, but at this point, it seems moot.
There is the prone wounded undead, which I'll assume you destroy. There are two wildish undead roaming around too -- the two whose cords were sundered by Wynn. I'll assume you can kill those easily enough, as well.
We are out of combat. Consider the next minute or so. Actions?
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) Monday December 22nd, 2008 5:15:44 PM
"Why not use that one [referring to the prone one... ifs its still anchored by the cord] and use it to either foloow or learn how it functions to more easily destroy any more in the future. I am not one to suggest study and usually kill things, but I have realized, working with this group, I need to change my skills a bit." He smiles like a calf playing in a meadow. "I really think I need to get out of this confined tunnel system. The myth about our people liking mazes is not entirely accurate." He looks at the prone and struggling corpse.
(OOC: As the 'new' guy to the group, I'm not familiar with your history of fighting these beings, but its extensive by the looks. I would like a brief history of the Ga'al issues... or rather, Brahmah would. :))
Wynn, Belkior and DM Only: Highlight to display spoiler: {"Yeah! You killed some of them down, didncha Wynn? The cords winked out. That's what it was, right Wynn? Did you get Florin back?"
The dark rogue queries her hon, as she speeds on her way to the Control Room.
Rolls and Actions Hide 34 (-5 for full speed) Move Silently 33 (-5 for full speed)
Position: Unknown 5ft up (120ft move total 540ft)
Active Effects: Status (12h), Longstrider (1hr), Barkskin (20m), Fly (38/50r), Blinking (2/7r), Countdown to Controlroom 32/40
Expended: Scrolls: Invisibility, Barkskin x2; Thunderstone 1; Tanglefoot bag 1; Winged Boots 1/3, Bag of Tricks 2/10, Wands: Longstrider 48/50 - ???, Acid Splash 46/50}
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) Monday December 22nd, 2008 9:56:13 PM
Harley slows up as the battle winds down. He checks his wounds but they all have been healed by Belkior's latest healing spell.
"Is Florin ok?"
"What next?"
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Monday December 22nd, 2008 11:54:33 PM "Belkior got them!" the bard responds telpathically to his sweetheart. The head cleric just dissappeared...left Florin behind...warned us not to follow him to his place of power. Be careful near the control room, I think that might be where he is headed. "
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 7:57:43 AM
Brahmah shrugs and leans against a wall.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 135/142 L7 d20+18=27 ; 3d8+8=21 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 7:40:35 PM
Syr grunts to himself as the cleric's false bravado before fleeing. He mutters, "Now if you were so powerful, then why flee?" Hearing Brahmah's comments, he nods, "Sound thinking, without our guide, it will be tougher to discover the control room." If necessary he charges and uses a single foot strike (subdual) on the creature." (attack 27, damage 21)
Looking back at his friend he calls to him, "Florin, you okay? I mean, are you ...you? That was a bit bizarre for a second there. How are you feeling?" He stares intently into the paladin's eyes. Assuming everything is fine, "Hey big guy, since you are so eager to walk around with these guys, why don't you carry this dead weight that will lead us to the heart. Wynn can follow right phasing in/out to keep us on the right path."
"Brahmah, you mentioned earlier that you were curious about our connections to Ga'al. To sum it up very briefly, we fought a quartet that had been heartseeded, a dragon that was about to be and helped prevent a village from being heartseeded over near where Wynn grew up. Actually, Wynn's generally better at this storytelling thing. I'm just a bit abrupt. Anyway, from what I can tell the heartseed allows someone to control your actions. I'm not sure how it relates to these characters other than the fact that the city council asked us to take care of this before it became too big of a problem."
(OOC: Jay, as far as getting a refresher on these things, we haven't fought these type of undead before this module, it was limited to a few vamps and zombies.)
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 9:08:35 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 frowns as he finally comes to his senses and regains control of himself. Looking to Syr who is speaking to him and looking into his eyes, Florin nods and speaks to him, "I think I am fine but I'm worried about what the cleric did. I mean odviously it was a spell effect so if we confront him again is the spell broken or can he reinact it again."
Florin allows the group to regroup more and in this time poses this question to Belkior who might have a better idea, "Belkior, I do not know the spell that was cast so can it be redone without casting when we meet the cleric again or will he have to recase it for it to work?"
Florin wonders if there is anything he can do to counter the spell or give himself a better chance of it not working on him again.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer d20+8=25 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=23 ; Tuesday December 23rd, 2008 10:19:04 PM
The halfling cleric looks around at his companions before speaking.
"We have no choice, really, do we? We were tasked with removing this threat to the Float and we need to do so."
"I like Brahmah's idea of following the cords. If nothing else, they will take us someplace interesting."
Belkior turns to Florin in response to the undead hunter's questions. The Paragon moves over to examine Florin before speaking.
"Hmmm ... from what I recognized, that spell was something called Dominate Person. Usually it is cast by arcane casters but clerics who worship Ga'al can cast it, too. Of course, unless he was lying, the cleric did say that he was part of the New Dominion of Great Ga'al." Knowledge Arcane = 25 Knowledge Religion = 20
"Of course, the spell should still be active. Unless, of course, he went to another plane but Word of Recall won't do that. So, with your permission, can I attempt to remove the spell?"
If permitted, Belkior will cast Dispel Magic repeatedly from his wand, hoping to break the enchantment spell.
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 Wednesday December 24th, 2008 9:14:15 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 looks to Belkior and nods to him before speaking, "As long as it won't effect my armor or nothing then okay." Florin has no real idea of how certain magics work on other magics since his learning of clerical spells is pretty much the very basics.
Florin waits to see what Belkior is able to do but otherwise speaks to Syr, "I like the idea of regrouping and moveing on quickly. We have them on the run and usually thats the best time to continue to strike isn't it?"
Florin does think it might be best to strike some from the distance but if the control room is large enough then they could attack easier too however the enemy would beable to also, it all kind of depends on the amount of enemies left to face. Florin really isn't happy about the idea of fighting more then one of the clerics like he had just met since the cleric might beable to take control of him or even more of the group.
The Aftermath and what comes next (DM Cayzle) Monday December 29th, 2008 5:25:14 PM
Brahmah suggests using an undead to get the party to the control room, like Xenia was planning.
Wynn warns Xenia. She relates what she knows as well.
Syr checks on Florin and brings Brahmah up to date. The monk realizes that with the guide dead,, it will be much harder to find the way.
Harley is worried about Florin too.
Florin wonders if he would still be subject to the enemy if he met again. He asks Belkior.
Belkior is pretty sure that he has removed the enchantment from Syr. He does know that Ga'alian priests use domination spells, and this one seemed heightened.
Florin predicts that the fight ahead will be tough.
Then Wynn gets a very brief fragment of a message from Xenia. Something about a trap -- and the link to her (telepathic and through Belkior's spell) is severed. Anti-magic? A planar disruption? You don't know why, but your contact with her is ended.
So what will you do? I'm assuming that you have managed to subdue and bind one undead. And that you could use Wynn's blinking to see the direction of its cord, and then to head in that general direction. Is that your plan? Actions?
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 Tuesday December 30th, 2008 4:26:10 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 glances at the others once Belkior is done and then to Syr before shrugging and speaking to him, "I know how much you hate just standing around so we should get going. The sooner there and we end this the sooner the people might be saved, right?"
Florin is ready to head out once the others are. He keeps his sword and shield readied when the group starts moveing out and speaks to the magic users of the group as the move, "We have any silence spells left? Could the spell be cast on a arrow and shot into the room where the enemy is? I mean we could get the silence spell closer to the clerics then and keep them from casting spells abit easier. Or maybe something far enough into the room that would block vision." Florin thinks and has some smoke sticks, he wonders if a smoke stick could be shot into the room, how far would a arrow fly with one of those smoke sticks, his bow is set up for his stregnth so it might fly farthar with the extra weight.
(DM: If Florin used some rope of cloth to attach a smoke stick to a arrow and tried fireing it into the room with his bow, would it fly very far or even be possible to be done? I figure the arrow would surely fly farther then someone could throw the smoke stick.)
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Tuesday December 30th, 2008 5:01:56 PM
A shiver of cold runs through the bard when his telepathic link is severed with Xenia. "I've lost her" he says, more to himself than the group. "I've lost Xenia, she was thinking about a trap...and then she was gone". Floating City never seemed so lonely to the half-elf as it does this very minute. "We have to save her! I'll lead you by following the chords." The bard begins blinking again so that he might see the tendrils that attach the undead to whatever controls them.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer Tuesday December 30th, 2008 10:19:10 PM
The halfling cleric staggers when the link to Xenia is severed. Belkior immediately looks to Wynn to determine how the bard reacts. After he sees that Wynn believes that Xenia may still be rescued, Belkior hesitates to say anything. He merely readies himself to encounter whatever is at the end of the ethereal cord from the undead.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 135/142 Thursday January 1st, 2009 8:37:03 AM
Hearing the bards words Syr shivers. He can not imagine the group without red there. Adding some urgency to his words, "Florin, pick up that thing and stay in the back of the group. Until we take care of that priest, I still don't know how well you can be trusted. I trust you understand? Wynn, haste is now vital. Go! It would be nice to have Xenia around but I doubt that they have the time or skills to set traps other than an ambush for us."
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) Monday January 5th, 2009 1:18:49 PM
OOC: Sorry all. Holidays and such! Checking in!
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 135/142 Monday January 5th, 2009 1:30:49 PM
Happy holidaze to all and I too am just checking in
The group sets out. Without Darples, you really do not know where you are going, and you would soon be completely lost, but for Wynn's ability to see the grey cords that link the undead and the ... the center?
Even so, the slogging is very slow. You find yourself hitting lots of dead ends, doubling back, going around.
Florin thinks ahead to the final confrontation. He thinks he could try to improvise a bow trick or two. [OOC: I'd allow that, with a roll to hit at a penalty of some sort.]
And you come to realize that Darples was guiding you around and past a number of traps. A portcullis falls on (rolling randomly among Harley, Belkior, Wynn, Syr, and Florin) Syr, hitting AC36 for 8 hp damage, and putting Harley on one side, and Belkior, Wynn, and Florin on the other (Syr is underneath).
It is a Str check 25 to lift the portcullis off Syr. How will you get past this obstacle?
[OOC: I have two new players coming to join the game. I hope to add them both this week.]
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Monday January 5th, 2009 11:34:11 PM
"Bramah!" Wynn calls to the minotaur, "See if you can get this off our friend." Wynn gives their newest member some room to manouver and extracts his rod of enemy detection from his boot. The bard scans his surroundings, trying to determine teh numbers and locations of his enemies. "Not a good time to be caught unawares" he explains.
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 d20+4=23 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=14 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 2:52:05 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) Magic Circle vs Evil *From Belkior* Barkskin (20mins from Xenia) Bull's Strength (12mins
Florin frowns when Syr is pinned and nods as he grins and looks to the large minotaur, "Well, you were bragging about being all the beef on the hoof so it's your turn to shine." Florin smiles as he jokes with Brahmah about his comments earlier about all his muscles.
Florin takes the time since he has a few mins to talk to those not busy for the moment, "Anyone have any rope skill? I hate to admit I don't." Florin will pull a pair of arrows from his quiver along with a pair of smoke sticks, "I need these two smoke sticks attached to these two arrows. One per arrow. I'm thinking if I can land them in the room close enough to the clerics that it will harm their line of sight and maybe buy a few mins."
(If no one can then Florin tries to tie the smoke sticks Use rope:23 (should of worked), 5 (nat:1), 14 (retry).)
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) d20+6=8 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 1:27:11 PM
Brahmah smirks, sheathes his weapons, and dries his hands in dirt, grit, whatever, and attempts to lift the portcullis. He squats, bending at the knees, back to the gate, hands wrapped tight at the bottom. "You realize that there might be an auto locking type gear or something on this thing, right? I may require help."
(Oi! Hernia! Str 8)
OOC (DM Cayzle) Tuesday January 6th, 2009 4:14:15 PM
Remember that you can take 20 if you spend a couple minutes on a task. Also keep in mind that you can Aid Another!
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Tuesday January 6th, 2009 5:48:54 PM
If Brahah fails to lift the portcullis, Wynn will pass through using his ring of blinking and search for a lever or gear of some kind that might release the portcullis and allow it to be more easily lifted
OOC (DM Cayzle) Tuesday January 6th, 2009 9:14:09 PM
Wynn, roll a search check! Or if you are taking five or ten minutes, take 20.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer d8=3 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 9:16:50 PM
The halfling cleric crouches down beside Syr to check exactly how much damage the portcullis has done to his friend. Belkior tries not to jostle the bars of the gate while he speaks to Syr.
"Did you want me to heal you? I can't offer much to lifting this thing off."
If Syr requests it, Belkior will use a wand to cast Cure Moderate Wounds on Syr, completely healing the monk.
Cure Moderate Wounds - 17 hps
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 d20+7=14 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 11:05:24 PM
Syr hears the gate come down but is too stunned to move as it slams into him. He grunts in pain as the rest of the group shifts the portcullis but fails to lift it. "Guys, Guys, don't strain yourself. The first order of business is to get me out of here. The second is to secure the perimeter. Everyone but Belk lift on the count of three? If this doesn't work, then we search for the hidden mechanism but let's try teamwork for the sake of expediency. I doubt they will be here right away but our 'friends' must have heard the noise and we are split right now.
Wincing in pain, he asks the halfling, "Belk, if you don't mind hit me once with that heal." He sighs with relief as the wand touches his skin.
(OOC: Rather than aid another, can we add our strength bonuses together for a single roll?)
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking d20+3=8 ; Tuesday January 6th, 2009 11:06:24 PM
Search = 8 I suppose I'll have to take 20 on this one.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 Wednesday January 7th, 2009 12:33:30 AM
Syr stops straining against the gate with a thought, "Wynn, can you lend me your ring for a second? I'm not quite sure how these things work but can't I just blink, get up, and then pass the ring to anyone else on the wrong side of the gate? Heck, it allows you to get through walls, what's a little gate to stop it?"
The Simple Solution Nets An Answer (DM Cayzle) d20=7 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2009 12:56:21 AM
The group heaves at the portcullis on a first try, but it will take more than that. Wynn takes a quick look for a lever to open it, but none is found at a glance. Before the party resorts to a sustained heave or a prolonged search, Syr has a bright idea -- borrowing the Blink Ring, he is back in action in no time.
A quick cure from Belkior, and it is as if the Portcullis had never dropped.
But will the same be said after the next trap? For yes, the party stumbles into another one! Everyone make a Reflex save vs DC19; if you fail, you are hauled up in a net -- up 30 feet through an illusionary ceiling. Those who save are left on the floor, and cannot see through the illusionary ceiling unles they can interact with it by touching it. Those in the net can act as if grappled; the net has a grapple DC of 14.
OOC: Has anyone heard from MattC? Harley's last post was Dec. 22.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) d20+11=31 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2009 1:25:42 PM
"Dang good idea! I'm next!" Says the minotaur. (Save 31, nat 20) "That was close!" Brahmah reaches out to intereact with the ceiling, pushing his fingers through for those in the net to see.
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer d20+6=22 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2009 10:10:52 PM
The halfling cleric jumps aside as the net sweeps upwards, maybe taking some of his companions with it. Belkior looks over a Brahmah, shrugging as does.
"I guess they've gone through some kind of illusion."
Caught UP In Events (DM Cayzle) Wednesday January 7th, 2009 11:16:34 PM
Two of our heroes are nimble enough to avoid the net. Is anyone else? Brahmah, interacting with the illusion, gains a Will save vs DC19 and if he makes it, then he can see through it.
If Brahmah makes his save, or for anyone caught in the net, please Highlight to display spoiler: {Those in the net are Entangled, and a swarm of vermin are crawling down the ropes and coming right at anyone in the net. If you make a Spot check vs DC15, you note that the vermin are clockwork beetles, that is, magically animated creatures made of metal gears and sprockets.}
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 d20+10=28 ; Wednesday January 7th, 2009 11:25:59 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 is lucky enough to dodge the net and frowns now as he looks around, "Well, this is quite interesting. Looks like it's going to be a trial to get where we are going."
Florin waits to see what the group is going to have to do and also for any plans or orders since he has no idea what she be done at this point.
(I will edit the bull's strength off on my next post. I'm figureing it should of expired by now.)
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) d20+8=28 ; Thursday January 8th, 2009 12:21:00 AM
OOC - Work & vacation getting in the way of me posting. Back now though.
Reflex save 28 (natural 20)
The not so nimble Harley nimbly steps aside from the net trap. He looks up at the ceiling wondering where some of his friends went to.
OOC - Watching the net grab some people and go through the "ceiling" does not count as interaction?
"I thought these broach things were supposed to protect us from these traps?"
Harley looks at the broach that was given to him and sees if it is different than when he got it.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) d20+7=10 ; Thursday January 8th, 2009 12:38:50 PM
(Will save 10) Brahmah sees the illusion.
"Too bad we don't all have Blink rings, then we could just slip out of these traps." He looks up at the ceiling illusion. At a loss, and never any good with such things, Brahmah becomes contemplative and quiet.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking d20+11=17 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+6=10 ; Thursday January 8th, 2009 10:07:54 PM
The bard fails to avoid the trap, but activates his ring of blinking and falls through it and the illusionary ceiling. He floats to gently to the floor (Ring of Featherfall). Wynn realizes that the ceiling is an illusion as he falls through it [Will=21] and calls out to his companions, "Never mind the ceiling, it isn't really there."
The bard fails to notice the vermin coming down the rope [Spot=10] and instead ponders how to free his companions.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 d20+18=33 ; d20+14=30 ; Friday January 9th, 2009 12:11:59 AM
Syr avoids the net with a quick sidestep. He calls up to the 'ceiling' "You guys okay up there? Use a rope to come back down?" After hearing Wynn call it an illusion, he looks hard trying to see through it (Will 30).
No Net Loss (DM Cayzle) d20=6 ; Friday January 9th, 2009 11:32:36 AM
All the heroes evade the net except Wynn -- and his blink ring lets him get free of it easily. Up above, the clockwork vermin swarm with no target. The party passes onwards.
Wynn continues to lead the group, directing the party according to what he sees when he blinks into the plane of shadows. The corridors are getting wider, affording Brahmah more room, at last.
But Wynn's sight into the shadows avails him not at all as the party stumbles upon another trap.
Ten feet ahead of the party, and ten feet behind, walls slam down, sealing the corridor. Water floods in through holes in the floor. You have about four rounds before it fills up. Actions?
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) Friday January 9th, 2009 12:11:30 PM
"I've got nothing!" He yells over the water. "If your can shape the holes shut, now might be the time." He's a good swimmer, but can't breathe underwater, yet.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 Friday January 9th, 2009 2:15:20 PM
Syr curses as the party is caught once again. "Darn, I wish Xenia were here." Turning to the bard, "Wynn, blink past this and see if there is something outside to open the door or stop the water?" Turning to the halfing, "Belk, as a last resort... does your repertoire still include that wall? Can you drop it on the floor and plug all these holes? This place is just sapping us slowly."
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Friday January 9th, 2009 6:31:18 PM
The bard hands Syr his ring. "You take this and find the release. I'll be fine in here". The half elf turns down his collar to reveal the gills that still adorn his neck. "I never thought I'd be thankful for the curse of that Knot of Druiss!" Wynn begins examining the walls, looking for a weak spot where his adamantine sword might break through. "Someone check to see if that ceiling is for real, or just another illusion."
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer Friday January 9th, 2009 9:31:00 PM
The halfling cleric looks down at the water that is surely swirling around hsi knees, even though it is barely ankle deep to the others. Belkior looks up at his companions, particularly Brahmah.
"Sorry, no Wall of Stone today. Ummm ... can someone give me a hand, here? Or should I use the magic of my armor while we're waiting for Wynn to get through the stone?"
Items Used Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds - 4 charge Wand of Dispel Magic, 10th lvl - 3 charge
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
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) Friday January 9th, 2009 10:28:58 PM
OOC - Are the broaches that were supposed to protect us from these traps doing anything or look different?
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) d20+2=14 ; Friday January 9th, 2009 10:32:27 PM
Water. Great Harley thinks to himself. Outside of teleporting or dimensioning door away, Harley does not have any ideas except brute strength.
"I have teleport and dimension door spell memorized. I cannot get all of us though. Maybe we can try brute strength to move or knock the walls down."
Harley keeps his flail and shield at ready.
Search 14 for something that will help move the walls/door.
Location: ? 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: 104+/110 minutes Blade Barrier: 9+/11 minutes Quickened Shield of Faith: 9+/11 minutes Silence (cell M9): 9+/11 minutes Resist Energy Fire: 108+/110 minutes Spell Resistance: 20+/22 minutes
Metamagic Rod Usage: Extend (1-3): 0/3; Extend (1-6): 1/3
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 d20+5=12 ; d20+5=10 ; Friday January 9th, 2009 10:51:45 PM
Florin thinks and looks around himself before quickly digging in his backpack, ignoreing the spade and pulling the sledge hammer he carries (DM: Florin has a hammer on his CS for utility type use, I'm guessing it would be the = of a sledge, right?)
Florin looks to Brahmah and smiles, "Hey big guy, can you make use of this and maybe with some muscle knock a small hole? The water would drain out inless it's pouring in to quick."
Florin glances to Belkior, "Just hold on buddy, I'm not as tall but if need be I'll pick you up for awhile, ok?"
Florin doesn't know what else to offer, if Brahmah thinks the hammer wouldn't work for his size then Florin will take a crach at one of the doors.
(Strength rolls: 12/10 inless he has enough time to take 20.)
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 d20+10=11 ; Saturday January 10th, 2009 12:18:20 AM
"Oh yeah, sometimes I forget you are gilled." He smiles in thanks. Syr quickly takes the ring and slips through the wall. He looks around for a release mechanism (uhoh: spot nat 1). Yelling through the wall because he is unsure anyone will hear him, "Guys! make a hole so I can pass the ring back... It might be best to put it above the waterline so the pressure doesn't push the ring back!"
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) d20+6=24 ; Monday January 12th, 2009 6:57:54 PM
As a reflex, the minotaur lifts the halfling onto his shoulders and takes the adamantine weapon. (Str 24, damage of the weapon +6, +9 is its two handed for a large creature :D)
Clever Is As Clever Does! (DM Cayzle) Tuesday January 13th, 2009 7:38:20 PM
Harley deduces that the enemy has "re-programmed" at least some of the traps. And with Darples not here to guide you around them, well ...
Certainly, with adamantine, it will be possible to puncture a hole or three in the wall. That slows the flow long enough for Syr to do some blinking-exploring. And just around the corner, he finds a room with four levers, and two people -- adventurers, by the look of them -- sitting on the floor -- inside a shimmering glass box. Maybe one of those levers will free the party? Or these two? Which (1, 2, 3, or 4) will Syr try? All start in the up position. Sound cannot escape the glass box, nor can it be smashed.
[OOC: Please welcome Graham (Mac) and Martyn (Horace) as our two newest players. Everyone, please do post a description of your PC.]
Florin Jadenth AC:27/29 vs Undead HP:125/134 Tuesday January 13th, 2009 9:52:54 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 watches the others and waits as he sighs some, he is glad that the water isn't pooling as bad which means thank the gods that they won't drowned in here. He didn't like the idea of becomeing a undead but drowning was about as bad. Thinking though Florin does comment, "I wonder if useing your ring Wynn also might pass on the disease. I didn't think of that till now, is it personal touch only or what I wonder."
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Wednesday January 14th, 2009 7:35:18 AM
Wynn stops dead in his tracks. "I...I didn't think...Domi forgive me if you are right Florin." Wynn begins working more furiously at the small hole he has created in the door, "The less time he wears the ring, the less likely he will be infected" explains the bard.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Alarm (in I5 square) Wednesday January 14th, 2009 7:15:19 PM
Brahmah is a minotaur who stands feet taller than any other party member. He carries two swords (one of which is a medium sized falchion) and is tattooed from head to hoof. His mithril shirt armor is well kept but well used. His forearms scarred with what had been deep wounds. He is missing his left ear and tail and his horns are carved and engraved. He seems sharp eyed and doesn't look as if he is a dense minotaur...
Choices! (DM Cayzle) Wednesday January 14th, 2009 8:47:51 PM
Syr contemplates four levers and hesitates ...
One may open the forcecage and let out the two prisoners. But who are they?
One may open the trap and save his friends from a watery doom.
What do the other two do? Could they be traps? or worse?
Meanwhile, Florin and Wynn desperately hack at the stone wall, doing some damage to it. They two worry about how the undead plague is spread. Brahmah, meanwhile, stands fast and aids howsoever he can.
[OOC: Kinda waiting on more posts, please!]
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer Wednesday January 14th, 2009 9:05:12 PM
The halfling cleric rests uncomfortably on the shoulders of the minotaur. The only good thing that Belkior can think of is that the water on the floor will cushion him when he falls off.
Belkior smooths his vestment that proudly displays the symbol of Alemi over the fine chain shirt that protects his upper body. Right now, there is no real demand for any healing magics so the halfling simply waits.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 d20+11=17 ; Wednesday January 14th, 2009 10:23:15 PM
Syr looks over at the two caged prisoners for signs of life. He waves a tentative greeting before focusing on the levers.
He examines the levers for a brief moment to determine which is the least used from wear (Spot 17). Talking to himself and maybe the two behind him if they have a way of hearing, "My friends are trapped in a watery cage. I would bet that these levers open it. The two most used levers would unlock your boxes as they probably are switched on/off more. The least used is probably some horrible trap for me standing here. With that said.... here goes." The elf shrugs causing his dark ponytail to bounce and pulls the two levers with the 'middle' amount of wear. OOC: Sorry, Cayzle and others, I even made a New Year's resolution to post regularly too. I had an OSHA visit at one of my facilities to deal with.
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) Wednesday January 14th, 2009 10:23:21 PM
"Are the holes in the wall where Syr blinked to? Maybe we can pass the ring through the hole and just blink out into the next room?"
Harley stands around waiting. He will teleport out at the last possible moment.
Mac (GrahamD) Wednesday January 14th, 2009 10:25:19 PM
The minotaur looks at Horace and then over his shoulder, through the 'glass', to the little, young elf looking at the levers. "Friend or foe?!" he bellows, but Horace is the only one who hears it. He rummages through a backpack and other gear on the floor - assorted weaponry mostly. Standing as tall as this prison will allow, he steps to get at least a little into the stranger's field of vision, and waves his hand in an attempt to attract his attention.
He is just over 10' tall, and dressed in what looks like chainmail. A red bandana sits atop his head bearing a WLA Journeyman badge. Most everything else on and about him is black. Thick black hair hangs haphazardly knotted down his back to bellow his waist to deep black breeches. He is clearly 'disappointed' at being inside this see-through box, though he has long since decided that bashing on it is of no use.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Thursday January 15th, 2009 7:23:58 AM
Wynn continues enlarging the hole in the door to increase the flow of water. Despite an outward appearance of calm, his insides seeth with impatience and worry. The realization that every delay puts Xenia in more danger weighs heavily on him.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Thursday January 15th, 2009 12:04:42 PM Mac sees Brahmah is wearing a blue Guardsman badge for the WLA as well. Brahmah has black hair as well, but it is greying in places.
Mac Thursday January 15th, 2009 4:09:37 PM
Mac turns to see... "BRAHMAH! It is GOOD to see you AGAIN!" ...except, again, no one but Horace can hear him, which is a shame because (a) he would really like someone outside this box to hear him, and (b) he's getting more than a little loud for a confined space, and maybe Horace would rather he was just a lot quieter.
He sighs, picking up his family's axe, and proceeds to tap on a variety of walls, ceiling and floor of their 'glass' confinement.
Free at Last! Free at Last! (DM Cayzle) d10=8 ; d100=14 ; d10=3 ; Thursday January 15th, 2009 6:31:44 PM
Syr comes up with a reasonable idea to determine the best lever, and takes his best guess. And his thoughtfulness pays off! The walls of the trap come crashing down (Wynn yanks his sword out of a hole in a wall just in time!), the water splashes harmlessly everywhere, and the party is free.
Syr's best guess is that one lever opens the near wall of the trap, and the other, the far wall.
Mac does his best version of "Mime tapping on a glass box from the inside." He's really quite good! :-)
Mac and Brahmah recognize each other, and that may do something to ease any tension.
There are two more levers, and one is clearly more worn than the other. It seems a no brainer [and the DM wants to move the game along], so Syr follows through with his instinct and logic and pulls the lever that frees the two newcomers.
Wynn [AC=26; HP=66/75] Blinking Thursday January 15th, 2009 8:07:31 PM
Wynn sheepishly approaches Syr. "I am truly sorry Syr. I never thought...I pray you were not infected by wearing the ring. I will probably perish, but there is no reason you should also die because of my carelessness."
The two newcomers cannot help but notice the forlorn half elf. Wynn stands some 5'7" and weighs a mere 160 lbs, a pittance next to Bramah. Medium length hair and a short beard confined to his chin do little to hide his otherwise elven appearance. Fot those who look more closely, beneath his raised collar hides a set of what might apepar to be gills. Wynn is dressed in a fine leather vest and pants that partly conceal a mithril shirt. A longsword hangs from his hip, and a hammer is tucked into his belt.
Harley (AC 31; HPs 85/85) Thursday January 15th, 2009 11:12:58 PM
Harley is sighs in relief that the trap has been deactivated. He does wonder what other traps are in store for them.
"Good job Syr. Glad you got us out of there."
Harley looks at the two now free humanoids. He hopes they are friendly.
OOC - Harley is taller than average human with a lean, muscular build. He is wearing Full Plate armor and has a Buckler strapped to his left arm. He is holding a non-descript Flail. A holy symbol can be seen around his neck.
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 Friday January 16th, 2009 12:21:35 AM
Syr hands the ring back to Wynn with a smile, "Don't worry about it. Whatever it takes to get us out of there." He hands the ring back to Wynn, "Let's not do that again, walking through walls gives me the willies."
Syr puts his hands on his hips and looks at the two newcomers. He snorts as he doesn't even come up to the waist of the minotaur. However, his diminutive stature hides a well muscled form beneath rather drab, brown, clothing. He sticks out his hand and smiles, "Hi! I'm Syrdeth... umm... are you infected?" He looks hard at the big creature for signs of contamination.
Looking at the rest of the group, "Anyone want to take point? I know we all miss Red but we have to find someway to replace her for the time being. I think based upon what happened, I'll lag 30' or so behind everyone else. If things get hairy, I can always catch up quickly.
Mac Friday January 16th, 2009 6:02:22 PM
Mac takes Syr's offered handshake. "Mac, and this is Horace. Uninfected? I think so, but how would I know? Besides, do you know what's going on down here?"
Belkior - (AC 24 (26 vs. evil); HP 52/91) - Magic Circle vs. Evil, Purifying Aura, Prayer d20+5=13 ; d20+25=35 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+25=27 ; Friday January 16th, 2009 10:08:27 PM
The halfling cleric leaps down from the minotaur's shoulders and lands lightly on the floor. Belkior catches up with Wynn, shaking his furred legs to get rid of as much water as possible. The Paragon moves closer to examine the bard to determine if he is actually infected. Heal = 35
Once he has done that, Belkior moves over to the prisoners and examines them as well. As he does, Belkior introduces himself. Heal = 40, Heal = 27
"Belkior Orvisson, Healer and Paragon of Alemi. Let me check you over, please."
Mac Saturday January 17th, 2009 3:01:02 AM "Well met Belkior. Mac, and Horace.", he says, pointing first to himself and then to his companion. "By... please do.", and he awaits Belkior's diagnosis.
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Saturday January 17th, 2009 12:16:59 PM
"I believe Mac and I met briefly while I was Captain of the Chosen of Domi." He claspes forearms with Mac. "Nothing more I can say, as we had but a moment in time. Upon my Honor, Mac is a good taur."
He turns to Mac. "Where did you go after our parting friend? The Chosen tried to find you."
Mac Saturday January 17th, 2009 5:25:35 PM "Sorry Brahmah. I travelled, finding my way to a League outpost, and have been working with them in various places. In fact it is the League that sent us here." after a moments pause he adds, "It would be good to return at some point and finish what was started."
Brahmah, Captain of the Chosen of Domi (AC 25, Hps 103/126) Sunday January 18th, 2009 12:30:34 PM
"The Chosen dispanded." He says sadly. "And I too was sent here by way of the Church of Domi and the League. Our mission is the same... it seems."
Syr Ac 35/34 HP 142 Sunday January 18th, 2009 4:31:57 PM
Looking at the last newcomer, "Horace? Are you okay?" Assuming no one takes point, "Darn, I sure hope we find Xenia soon. Reverse the order. My eyes aren't the greatest but they are better than most, I'll take point and Brahmah, would you mind bring up the rear like before?"
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