Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Monday January 19th, 2009 7:22:05 AM
Arm nods at Thar's suggestion, "Yes I agree...a frontal assault would not be wise. There is probably one or more other entrances, so I say we hit that one first.". As he says that, he looks at Wynum and grins.
OOC: Yes, welcome back, and I'm glad to hear you're all feeling better. :)
Knocking on Satan's....Ahhhh...2nd Story Window? (Nellie) Tuesday January 20th, 2009 12:01:07 AM
Preparations are made and the intel is analyzed. Shadow remembers from his time on top of the building that there is a window entrance that looks promising. Other than that, he hasn't seen anyone entering or leaving by any means other than the front door. Of course, there is a chance that there are other entrances that can be uncovered upon closer examination of the warehouse.
Window is 15 foot up and the wall looks to have several foot holds if that's what you guys desire. :)
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message d20-4=1 ; Tuesday January 20th, 2009 6:01:53 AM
Arm waits for the rest, as he would not be the first to climb up. When it is his turn, he attempts the climb.
OOC: I'm not sure if a climb check would apply here and if I would take the -4 armor penalty with elven chain +2. If both of these are true, he will slip immediately upon his first attempt (apply dmg if necessary ;) ).
Shadow d20+9=10 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+9=13 ; Tuesday January 20th, 2009 9:19:28 AM
"I suggest that I scout the entirety of the outside to see if there is another entrance, and then if so use that and the window at the same time." If the group is in agreement Shadow will scout the rest of the building, but if not then he will climb the wall to the window and trail a rope down for the others.
Actions: Search=10 Listen=10 Climb=25 Use Rope=13
Thar OOC Tuesday January 20th, 2009 2:21:16 PM
Thar nods at Shadow's wise suggestion and says "Good plan. Some in our party will have trouble climbing and we'll need to make allowances for that. Also, if we have to make a hasty retreat, jumping out of a high window won't be the best idea..."
While Shadow is scouting, Thar will remain vigilant and quiet, trying to detect anyone unfriendly who comes near and avoid detection himself.
Ruby [message] Tuesday January 20th, 2009 6:21:40 PM
Ruby pulls the hat off her head(think three muskateers but without the feather, she is not a peacock :)) and wiped her head as she glanced to the others. "I have some small skill at moving around without being seen or heard." It was just an off-hand comment as she had never worked with this group before and it would be wise, or at least she felt so, to let them know at least a little about her.
Still part of her wondered if any of them could be her enemy and worse, she would never know it till it was too late. Shrugging this off she returned to the matter at hand and waited, unless she was given other orders. The hat was soon back on her head and she was checking the position of her rapier and longdagger.
[Glad to hear that things are doing well for you again. Though I am happy that the game is moving again, that was my main concern.]
Wynum Tuesday January 20th, 2009 11:03:11 PM
Wynum doesn't seem to have received Thar's comment personnaly.
"Well I don't know. Kadaz is not here, and Edmund can fly, can't he? Why not make it through the window if that's the only entrance?"
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour d20+8=23 ; Tuesday January 20th, 2009 11:26:50 PM
Edmund performs a brief survey of the scene whilst the others talk. (Search=23)
"Hm, what's that?" he says when he hears the Centaur's voice. "Fly? Yes, I can do that. Can make anyone fly, in fact. Why do you ask? I don't want to go up there, particularly. I like it down here."
Edmund scratches his head a bit. "Could probably make everyone fly, if you want to give me some time to look over my spells again. Or maybe mostly everyone. Even you, my four-footed fellow."
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour) Wednesday January 21st, 2009 4:28:16 AM
"Storming the front door - very obvious, they'd never expect it. What to do?" Julian casts Mage Armour, Bear's Endurance and Expeditious Retreat (sharing all with his familiar the badger), and makes ready with his weapons.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Wednesday January 21st, 2009 6:02:32 AM
At Ed's suggestion to make Wynum fly, Arm grimaces, not thinking that someone as firmly grounded as their companion would enjoy flying very much. However, he keeps his comments to himself for the moment, and awaits their decision on how to get in.
Kirsten Wednesday January 21st, 2009 9:14:43 AM
The paladin looks nervous at the prospect of having to climb. Her gaze shifts briefly down to her heavy armor and then up to the window.
"Ah, climbing," she sighs. "Not my favorite passtime, but if that is the only way I'm sure I could... manage... possibly."
Recon (Nellie) Thursday January 22nd, 2009 12:34:41 AM
Shadow and Ruby make the rounds, skirting around the building, looking for another way in. Shadow has no luck whatsoever on his initial pass. (Jim, please make a spot check for Ruby). Thar keeps watch, but doesn't notice too much activity. It would appear that there aren't very many morning people in this Quarter.
Ruby [message] d20+6=12 ; Thursday January 22nd, 2009 1:10:38 AM
Ruby continued to watch the area and put her own eyes to the test to search out the area. She is not sure what she might spot that the others have not, but she is looking to be more of a help. Maybe once they get into a fight or something she will feel more comfortable with the group.
[spot 12]
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Thursday January 22nd, 2009 5:59:32 AM
OOC: Sorry, but I'm confused...there is NO upper window for us to climb to?
Sorry about that...there is a upper window. Shadow and Ruby are looking for any other entrances in the warehouse.---Nellie
Shadow Thursday January 22nd, 2009 1:34:49 PM
"Well it looks like the window is it, unless we want some to go through the main entrance and the others through the window. I think we need to make sure we get everyone that is involved in one shot." Shadow says to the group after his search of the building.
Once the group decides whether to split up or not, Shadow will start his climb up to the window, and then check out what is inside the window. (Use the rolls earlier?)
Thar Thursday January 22nd, 2009 2:19:16 PM
Thar replies, "Shadow, if you want to go first and check out the room, I'll follow you and help the rest up the rope. I don't think we should split up, since we know what happened last time. This way, we stick together..."
Once its his turn, he'll climb up and follow Shadow into the room. If things are quiet, he'll turn, look back out the window and help out whomever is next get in through the window.
Thar 2nd post d20+4=20 ; Thursday January 22nd, 2009 2:19:58 PM
Here is my climb roll = 20
Ruby [message] d20+9=24 ; d20+14=18 ; Thursday January 22nd, 2009 6:10:35 PM
Ruby watches the others and then moves to take her turn climbing up to the window. Hopefully there is more than enough room for her to move to the side and be out of the way, especially if they are all coming up.
Glancing to Shadow and Thar she nods her head, though she does stay away from the window...not wanting to be spotted. Finding the most shadowed place possible she tries to blend in, just in case anyone should pass by.
[climb 24 and hide 18]
Up, up, and ummmm...Hmmm (Nellie) d4+7=9 ; d20+7=19 ; d20+7=14 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+7=9 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=18 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=8 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 12:58:55 AM
And so, Shadow and Thar climb up the building and slide in through the window. Looking in, Shadow gives the room the once over and doesn't see anything amiss. Waving Thar in, Shadows steps into the room, and is immediately greeted by the sound of a loudly ringing bell. That, however is the least of his worries as a huge mass of thick black rubbery arms appear all around him, filling up the room. Nine tentacles lash out, trying to grab a hold of Shadow. Though Shadow easily evades six of the rubbery arms, three of them wrap around his body and begin to slowly squeeze. (23 damage this round).
I'm going to assume that Thar is still in the window, but not in the room yet, and that everyone else is either climbing the rope or on the ground (Since Shadow and Thar said they would scout out the room first). 2 people may climb the rope a round. Down on the ground, the ringing of a bell can be clearly heard, and a big black mass is seen through the warehouse building. Though none of the locals has made note of the ringing yet, it's probably only a matter of time...
OOC: I'm using the Woldian rules for grapple, which are here. The tentacles have an attack of +7, and a grapple check of +8 (+4 str. and +4 for being Large) Shadow's DC for grapple is 10 + 1 Str. Shadow can break the grapple that the tentacle have on him if he makes either a grapple DC 18 or an Escape artist DC18 against each tentacle (3 checks). Note that the Escape artist check is a standard action, and any movement in the room is now reduced to half speed. The room is 20 foot by 20 foot.
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 24/47] d20+7=8 ; d3=3 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+1=5 ; d20+1=3 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 9:24:04 AM
"Blood and hell." Shadow curses as he is suddenly grabbed by three of the black tentacles that just suddenly appeared. He is able to escape one of the tentacles, but is not able to escape the other two. He is hoping that Thar can help him out, but says instead, "I am not sure you can help me here, you might want to drop out the window."
Actions: Escape Artist = 8, 24, 10 Grapple=5, 3 (not sure if I can try both, but it did not matter, lol)
the d3 roll was a mistake
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message d20-4=-1 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 9:27:35 AM
Growling, Arm tries once again to climb the rope, but his hands slip off of the surface even more so than the last time (climb = -1...am I getting lousy rolls or what? ).
Ruby [message] Friday January 23rd, 2009 12:40:11 PM
Ruby easily slips up the rope when she finds it free and then instead of seeking the shadows as she normally would, looks down. "Tie yourself off and I will pull you up." She looks all dainty but she is not as frail as she looks. While whoever is coming up next, most likely Arm, ties themselves off she finds an area that she can brace herself. She knows from experience that seated and with your feet braced is the best way and silently she hopes that the taur is not the next one to try.
Otherwise she will just brace the rope for whoever is next and wait to lend assistance to Arm after that. She will be patient and allow Thar to help out Shadow with the mess that he is in. "Trap." Should have figured that one, but if Shadow was unaware of it what chance did I have.
Wynum d20+7=18 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 12:50:46 PM
(OOC: Sorry, IF THEN post. I miss the info regarding the window's size!)
[IF the window is large enough for the Large Wynum:]
Wynum waits for his turn, making sure nobody else's on the rope and begins climbing, crossing his fingers that this frail two-legger rope can withstand his weight of a half-dozen plate-clad warriors. With surprising ease, he rappels up the rope - having obviously done that before. (Climb 18)
[IF the window is too small:]
"Shrink me!" Wynum, shouts to Julian "I need to go through", he adds, pointing to the window up above. (Which he would do if shrinked, with a climb now reduced to 14 for new str and encumbrance but a more reasonable weight of about 350lbs)
Thar 2nd post Friday January 23rd, 2009 2:42:06 PM
Thar curses loudly and since their surprise is gone, yells back down to the rest of the group "We need help up here now!!! Shadow's getting squeezed to death and we're in deep trouble!!!"
For now, he'll remain by the window without going in, since he's not going to do much vs. the mass of tentatcles. If anyone does climb up, he'll move aside to help them out.
For his action, he'll cast monster summoning 3, and bring in a fire elemental. He'll aim for a location on the other side of the room but in the midst of the tentacled monster, so as to avoid frying Shadow. He figures this is the best idea, since if the monster attacks the fire elemental, it will take fire damage itself (and possibly be set on fire) and this may help keep its attention. Yes, fire is a danger, but when its 9 tentacles against 2 people, desperate times call for desperate measures...
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour) Friday January 23rd, 2009 2:51:54 PM
"Shouldda done that BEFORE you went up, you silly Clydesdale!"
Julian retrieves his wand and Shrinks his familiar, popping him into his pack (now a tiny creature). Gripping the wand in his teeth Julian will begin his ascent next turn.
Kirsten d20-5=15 ; Friday January 23rd, 2009 5:33:06 PM
The paladin will also make her way up the rope when the opportunity arises (next round?). She finds the idea of climbing not so terrifying as she might have, knowing that she'll be needed to help the others. (Climb = 15 nat. 20)
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly Saturday January 24th, 2009 2:45:52 AM
Edmund immediately casts Fly on himself and sails straight up in the air, hovering level with the window, but about thirty feet from the casement itself. ((That is, he is at the same height as the window, but he is thirty feet out from the wall that the window is in.))
"Ah..." he says through the message spell. "You might want to hurry. Shadow is being eaten by what appears to be an enormous, sentient plum pudding. Also, it seems to be angry. Maybe it doesn't like bells."
The mage takes a moment to consider the best way to cook the floppy foe without incinerating his friend as well.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message d20-4=9 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 6:02:14 AM
Angered by his futile attempt to ascend, Arm tries once again to climb the rope, this time with marginally better results (climb=9).
Sticky Situation (Nellie) d20+8=19 ; d6+4=7 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 11:13:18 AM
Shadow continues to wrestle with the tentacles. (OOC: My bad on the tentacles. Seems that we should consider them as one grappler. So, Shadow is grappled, but he only takes 9 points of damage. Yay!! His escape artist check of 8 fails, so he is still grappled...for now. :) Technically, Shadow should be pinned, but since I had the snaffu with the tentacles I'll give you an extra round to try and get out.) Continuing to lash out, the rubbery arms solidify their hold on Shadow and a cracking noise comes from his ribs (Grapple 19 vs. 11, 7 pts. damage. Shadow, make and Escape Artist DC18 or be pinned...which basically means you will be held immobile for a round. If you succeed, then you can move at 1/2 movement through the tentacles).
From his window seat, Thar has a great view of the goings on. Thinking on his feet, he begins summoning a creature to help out...though the spell does takes a long while (remember, SM is a full round action...the elemental appears this round where you specified it and you can do another action...casting, running in terror, the like **wink**)
Ruby and Kirsten make it to the window ceil, and Thar offers to move aside. Sooo...into the tentacle filled room or some other action for the heroines?
Things are getting really crowded on the side of the building as Ruby and Kirsten begin scrambling up the wall to help out. Wynum is not really sure whether the rope will hold his weight all the way up, but he's also absolutely sure that in his large form he cannot get through the window now that Thar is perched in the seal. He calls out to be reduced in size, but the spellcasters are a little busy at the moment. Edmund takes to flight and gets a really good view of Shadow and his new wrestling partner. Looks crowded in there!
Julian shrinks his familar and grabs hold of the rope, ready to climb up next round. The ringing bell is still busily clanging, and Julian hears someone nearby shout out in a groggy voice "If you don't shut that *&*!! thing up, I'm going to go over there and stick it up your poop deck!!"
Wynum Monday January 26th, 2009 1:28:12 PM
Seeing that the way up is rather crowded, Wynum stands back. "Right, I... I cover your hinds, eh?"
The centaur moves across the street, in a connecting passage if possible, draws and loads his sling, paying attention to the main door and possible party crashers.
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 31/47] d20+7=14 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 1:54:52 PM
Shadow attempts to get out of the grasp of the tentacles but is unable to. "Crap guys, I am having too much difficulty with these bloody things." He hopes his companions can get him out with out endangering themselves. 'How many burglaries have I done and get caught like this for the city, how ironic.' the one time thief thinks to himself.
Actions: Escape Artist = 14
Thar 2nd post d20+5=22 ; d20+3=7 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 3:06:50 PM
Thar moves aside for the others to enter the room, and then decides to enter himself. His best bet, for now at least, is to help out Shadow and help him break free.
Escape Artist to aid Shadow = 22
He'll command the fire elemental to attack the tentacled monster also.
Fire Attack = 7 miss...
Note: If the tentacled thing attacks the elemental, it will take fire damage as if it would have been successfully hit. Creatures hitting a fire elemental with natural weapons or unarmed attacks take fire damage (1d4) as though hit by the elemental's attack, and also catch on fire (1d4/round) unless they succeed on a Reflex save. Elemental is AC 15, 9/9 hps
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 22(23)] [message] d20+4=16 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+11=30 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 9:18:06 PM
Ruby brings herself to the window and peers inside, trying to figure out which way would be the best way to go. Once she finds what she feels might be the safest path, she will drop inside. Rapier and longdagger are now pulled, but she is more worried about the tentacles that she can do little about. She also wants to put herself clear of them in case anyone tries anything dangerous.
Her immediate thought though is to find the source of the ringing alarm and hopefully silence it, unless it is attached to the trap spell.
[search 16, spot 11, tumble 30]
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly 4d4+4=15 ; Monday January 26th, 2009 11:58:46 PM
Puzzled at how best to attack the foe without catching his friends in any of the spells at his disposal, Edmund falls back on the safe--if somewhat weak--Magic Missiles. Gesturing at the tentacled foe, Edmund ensures that the bolts of energy sail unerringly to their intended target. )(15 Damage)
Speaking into the message spell, Edmund keeps the others apprised of the situation. "It seems," he says blandly, "that the giant blancmange is trying to crush Shadow. Not sure what I can do to help. Suggestions?"
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message d20-4=1 ; Tuesday January 27th, 2009 5:57:45 AM
Arm once again tries to climb the rope, but with equally disasterous results (climb=1). Looking to Wynum, he says, "Well, as much as we didn't want to get separated, we're going to have to make a frontal assault if we hope to get in there. Are you with me?".
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 31/47] Tuesday January 27th, 2009 9:25:28 AM
Shadow worries about the reason they came here since he cannot do anything else. "Watch the front just in case." Shadow calls out to Edmund and the rest of his companions.
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81) Tuesday January 27th, 2009 11:19:36 AM
Surprised that she actually managed to climb up into the window but not having time to dwell on such thoughts, Kirsten peers inside the room to ascertain whether it would be safe for her to enter without getting caught within the creature's tentacles. Once she sees a relatively safe place she will drop into the room and draw her warhammer.
It is only then that she realizes she can do little to help Shadow escape, not wanting to get too close to the tentacles herself or in the way of the spells of her companions. As she thinks of what to do, she will cast Bless on the party.
Bless (PHB 205) - 50ft Range - Allies gain +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects - Duration: 7 minutes
A Fly In the Ointment (Nellie) d20+7=23 ; d20+7=17 ; d20+8=23 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=10 ; d6+4=7 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=9 ; Tuesday January 27th, 2009 11:55:16 AM
Shadow does his best to break free from the black tentacles. Thar even joins in and yanks at his friend's feet in order to help free him. It's not quite enough, and the tentacles wrap tighter around Shadow. (He takes 7 pt damage...I'm not going to throw in the pin thing, it looks like it just unnecessarily complicates things) Thar's summoned fire elemental begins to throw itself toward the tentacles, but can't connect with its blow.
Ruby looks in, searching for a safe way into the tentacle filed room. There isn't one. The room is jam packed full of the black squiggly arms. Entering the room means dealing with the tentacles. She also can't spot a source of the ringing, but in her experience there are spells that can produce the same effect. The bell is either not in sight, or is a spell effect.
Kirsten also sees that there is no safe spot in the room. By some miracle, she too perches in the window and casts her Bless spell. Everyone feels the positive energy flow over them.
Edmund sends his glowing bolts toward the menacing limbs. Unerring, they zip toward the creature and slam into it. It's obvious that they hit the creature, but it doesn't seem to effect it...there are no signs of damage what-so-ever on the thing!
Meanwhile, the wavy masses launch themselves toward both Thar and the fire elemental. Both priest and elemental alike feel the rubbery tentacles wrap around arms and legs (both grapples succeed. D20+Str. or Escape Artist Vs. 18 to break the grapple). The weird thing is that the flames from the fire elemental don't appear to be doing any good against the creature...there is no incriminating sizzle...no burning flesh smell...nothing. The tentacles, on the other hand, began to crush and squeeze (9pt. to Thar, 9pt. to elemental). Then, to top it off, Thar very clearly hears footsteps on the other side of the room's door!
Down below, Arm give the rope one final go with no success. He decides it might be better to go with Wynum. The duo move around to the front to guard or storm the main entrance. Even over here, the ringing bell can be heard, and it's beginning to attract more attention. Several angry shouts are heard, and Wynum sees some motion in the direction of the Black Cathedral.
Wynum Tuesday January 27th, 2009 1:02:36 PM
Wynum stops for a moment, thinking about what derogatory comments Edmund might have produced, had he witnessed Arm's rope climbing efforts, and shakes his head.
He whispers back to Arm, gesturing towards the cathedral with his head. "The main door will be too dangerous for us... But not for them. I have an idea."
Making sure the newcomers are not near enough to see him, Wynum puts back his bow and retrieves his two large clay jugs and places one on the ground under the window and rope, and unstops the other one.
"Arm, help me convince them. You know, do your elf thing."
Standing close to the door, but not touching it, he waits for the crowd, drinks a large gulp of wine from his jug, and generally enjoys not being in the clutches of a giant tentacle mass.
(Not sure where Julian is, so I'm assuming he's up there)
Thar 61/70 hp d20+6=7 ; Tuesday January 27th, 2009 1:34:45 PM
Thar curses and says "Um, Ed... anyone... we need a little help here.... (Crunch, crunch go his bones) Oh crap, someone else is coming to the party! We've got more company here!!!... Sorry about not being able to free you Shadow..."
The elemental also winks out, due to the increasing pressure of the tentacles...
Focusing on his own problem, He does his best to free himself from the tentacles. (Fails Esc Artist...) But that doesnt' work and he's still getting squished...
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly d20+8=18 ; Tuesday January 27th, 2009 3:32:01 PM
"Oh! Maybe this will work!"
Remembering that he himself has a spell to summon black grabby tentacles, Edmund considers this might be something very similar. Targetting the floppy flaying fiend, Edmund uses Dispel Magic (DC 18).
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 22(23)] [message] d20+11=31 ; d20+11=31 ; Tuesday January 27th, 2009 9:26:04 PM
With little options open to her, she glances to Kristen and then with a shrug just drops lightly into the room. She twists her body as she falls to try and avoid the tentacles as she does. Not sure if she will be able to reach the ground or not she figures that it might put her in a better position. Besides, it is getting rather crowded at the window.
[tumble 30, 31, 31: Not sure if tumble can be used this way or not but thought to give it a try.]
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour) Tuesday January 27th, 2009 10:10:09 PM
Having not yet found time and space to climb the rope Julian is as concerned by what is going on around him on the street as he is about his friends upstairs. He joins Wynumm and Arm by the front door, ready to storm in. "This isn't going so well. It sorta looks like we're trying to break in..."
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Wednesday January 28th, 2009 5:03:49 AM
Not exactly sure what Wynum's statement meant, Arm shrugs his shoulders and casually leans against the building, waiting for the inevitable crowd to arrive and start asking questions.
OOC: FYI, Wynum: the rope to the window is by the rear of the building, so since we are now out front, I would imagine that the soon-to-be gathering crowd wouldn't see it. ;)
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 31/47] d20+7=22 ; Wednesday January 28th, 2009 9:43:31 AM
"Yes, we have company. I am also sorry Thar that you are now caught up with me." Shadow says as he tries to escape once again.
Actions: Escape Artist=22
Breather (Nellie) Thursday January 29th, 2009 12:59:16 AM
Shadow and Thar continue to struggle with the creature, while Ruby prepares to drop in and help out. Thar is stuck fast in the waving masses, while Shadow finally wiggles lose. And just as the rubbery arms reach out for Ruby, bam...they all disappear!! Of course, Edmund knows that it the disappearance is due to his handy spellcraft! With the bell still clanging away, Shadow, Ruby and Thar hear the footsteps getting a whole lot closer...as a matter of fact, the doorknob to the room is beginning to turn!
With the obnoxious clanging going on, Wynum, Julian and Arm are playing it cool outside the front entrance when a man in black robes comes blustering out of the Black Cathedral. Under the black cowl, red eyes glare as a deep voice rumbles. "Why in Marteaus' holy name do you disturb the sacred morning hours with this incessant noise?!" Arm spots a couple of really haggard looking drow coming around the corner, and Julian hears the thud, thud, thud of heavy footsteps headed their way.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d20+17=35 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 5:57:51 AM
Arm looks at the speaker and says, "We did nothing of the sort, sir. We were simply out for a walk to enjoy the morning air and stopped for a rest when the alarm began to sound. Perhaps their setup is defective?" (diplomacy=35).
Thar 61/70 hp 2d8+5=20 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 9:29:36 AM
Released from the tight grip of the monster, Thar says "Thanks Ed for pulling our rears out of the fire. I owe you one." He quickly moves over to Shadow and uses a CMW's to make up for some of the damage he took. "OK, it's time we got back to doing our job, don't you think?" he asks with a smile.
He'll then move to the door
Hps to Shadow = 20 pts healed
Spells used =3rd level = SM3, 2nd Level = Resist Energy
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 47/47] d20+9=12 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 9:48:09 AM
"Thank you." Shadow says to Thar quietly as he joins him by the door. He hopes that they still might get the jump on whoever is entering the room. He will try and hide in the shadows brought on by the dim room.
Actions: Hide=12
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour) Thursday January 29th, 2009 3:48:18 PM
Julian stands by Arm, agree with his friend. The badger pops his head out from the pack and has a look around.
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) d20-7=11 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 8:03:56 PM
Seeing that the others are trying to hide and realizing the nasty-tenticle-creature is gone, Kirsten will enter the room from the window. The paladin will then try to hide as well, though she isn't all that confident in her hiding abilities.... all that shining armor, you know. Regardless, she will stand with her warhammer at the ready for when the door opens.
Hide = 11
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 22(23)] [message] d20+14=15 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+6=22 ; Thursday January 29th, 2009 8:20:25 PM
A quick glance around the room to take in the layout of the inside is all that she gets time for, before she is back on her feet and moving. Her first priority is to find a nice place to hide that will put her close to the door, or if one of the others has not already taken the position...to put herself behind it when it opens.
The rapier and longdagger has appeared in her hand now and she takes the time once hidden to once again look over the inside. She so much would love to shut off that blasted alarm, to be honest it is starting to give her a headache.
[hide 15, search 19 and spot 22]
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Friday January 30th, 2009 5:55:42 AM
Arm casts a sidelong glance at Wynum to see if he is ready for battle should things get ugly. His thoughts then turn to his friends inside, as he hopes that they are faring well.
Wynum Friday January 30th, 2009 9:07:06 AM
Totally awed by Arm's truer-than-truth and flecks-of-gold-in-the-eyes argument, Wynum stands motionless, jug in hand, gazing back and forth between Arm and the priest, his own shrewd but dodgy plan involving rabble, wine and door bashing evaporating as the morning dew on a blade of grass.
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly Friday January 30th, 2009 12:26:02 PM
Flying Edmund decides that, with the arrival of people below, he might want to go somewhere less conspicuous, and therefore flies up onto the roof where he can lie down and be out-of-sight for a few minutes.
"I'll be up here hiding," he says into the Message spell. "Let me know when the coast is clear. I think floating half-elf mages might be somewhat suspicious."
Temper, Temper! (Nellie) Monday February 2nd, 2009 12:51:55 AM
Up in the warehouse... The continued tinkling of the bell is contrasted by a quick **thud** as the door is kicked open. There is the brief thudding of boots on the wooden floors, but no one is to be seen.
On the street... There is a flicker of anger to the red eyes as Arm speaks. A sickly gray arm reaches out and push him out of his way. "Then be gone, rabble!" Padding toward the door, the hand flicks out briefly from behind the black robes. Suddenly the front door implodes as if hit by an enormous battering ram!
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Monday February 2nd, 2009 6:00:26 AM
Arm motions to Wynum to take leave, and wonders how they are going to get back in to help their friends, who are surely NOW in dire peril. Perhaps he should try climbing the rope again, or maybe his friend will have a better idea. Once they are far enough away as to not attract any notice, he confers with Wynum about this.
Wynum Monday February 2nd, 2009 1:07:03 PM
Wynum seems, and acts, rather confused. Bufuddled, he follows Arm around, whispering: "How did you make him do that? And how did you know that was my plan?"
Once settled, he confers: "Why don't we just enter with them by the front door? They'll clear the entrance for us. Evidently they don't live here, or they have a distrust for keys. Otherwise Julian can shrink me, I'll climb and pull you up with the rope."
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 47/47] d20+5=18 ; d20+9=20 ; Monday February 2nd, 2009 1:43:36 PM
Shadow will make sure his back to the wall so he can keep whatever/whomever it is in front of him at least. He will try and see if he can make anything out (whether it is dust from foot prints or sound).
Actions: Listen=18 Spot=20
Thar 61/70 hp Monday February 2nd, 2009 2:33:16 PM
"What the...?" Thar asks himself, seeing that nothing appeared in front of the door. Quickly reaching into his backpack, he'll take out a few pieces of chalk (3), crumble them up in his hand and subtly throw (while tryign to avoid being seen) them out towards the doorway entrance. His plan is to have them outline or at least identify if something invisible is standing nearby...
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour) Monday February 2nd, 2009 4:00:47 PM
"Well, the front is open now. Let's quickly get in there and find what we're after."
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly Monday February 2nd, 2009 5:49:13 PM
When the door implodes and the suspicious characters head inside, Edmund flies down until he is level with the casement again. As Thar throws chalk around the room, Edmund realises that something is up. "More invisible cretins?" he says into the Message spell. "I've just the thing for them!
Targetting the doorway itself--and therefore that which is on both sides of it--Edmund lets fly with Glitterdust.
"Now you don't see it... Now you do!" the mage quips to his friends.
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 22(23)] [message] d20+6=21 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+14=20 ; Monday February 2nd, 2009 9:07:09 PM
Ruby is suddenly glad that she did not try and hide behind the door as she is sure she would have ended up with a busted nose or something. From her crouched spot behind some barrels she peeked between them but could see nothing. Her mind raced as doors just do not kick themselves in.
So she needed to rely upon her other senses and started to search the floor for signs of movement. Her ears were trying to pick up even the slightest betrayal of sound as well. Still her grip had tightened upon both of her weapons and she wondered if this was the end of things.
Luckily for her, Hermes had taken to the rafters and settled up there so she did not have to worry about her own friend. She only glanced up to see what he might be up to and see if he was watching anything from his position.
Temper, Temper! (Nellie) Monday February 2nd, 2009 11:53:46 PM
Waiting on Kirsten...I'll post in the am.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 5:57:44 AM
Arm grimaces and says, "Well, I suppose we could enter the front door, but since they told us to leave, they won't be very happy when the find us OR the rest inside.". Drawing his sword, he strides back to the front door intently, confident that Wynum will have his back.
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 9:17:50 AM
Kirsten, realizing that their foes are probably invisible, will take a moment to concentrate and see if she can sense evil and, if she does, where exactly it is coming from.
(OOC - sorry about the delay! )
Wynum Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 11:40:51 AM
Wynum follows the bard, jug in hand, making sure to stay out of sight of the priestly figure. In the meantime, he checks on the crowd or people gathered near the door, ascertaining whether they look more like accolytes and people from the church of Marteau, or assorted rogues and scum from the quarter.
Snap Goes the Mousetrap (Nellie) d20+15=21 ; d20=13 ; d20+4=10 ; 10d6=30 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 1:30:48 PM
In the 2nd story of the warehouse... Quick on his feet, Thar crumples up his chalk and throws it in the air toward the door. Nothing. He watches as the chalk dust floats down and forms a fine film on the ground. Edmund also casts his spell, but nothing is illuminated by the Glitterdust.
Kirsten begins concentrating, and locates a big source of evil somewhere in the center of the room.
Shadow strategically places himself with a back to the wall and looks around carefully. Though he can't spot the invisible foe, he can hear him...toward the center of the room. Ruby hears it distinctly as well. Then, ever so fortuitously, they see footprints in the chalk dust on the floor. They are headed toward Thar!! On the lookout, Thar and the others in the room spot the footprints...good thing too! Thar feels a blade rush past his chest. As he turns just in time to avoid the invisible blow, he sees a familiar figure reappear behind him (everyone else in the room sees him too). Why if it isn't the youthful city guard that they had the run in with earlier! With a most unpleasnt smile, the youth leers over at Thar and the others in the room. His voice is an interesting mixture of boredom and mockery. "Oh my...if it isn't the Mithril Order."
At the front entrance... The black cloaked figure storms toward the front door, not remotely concerned with whether Julian, Wynum and Arm are following or not. It is met by a nasty surprise, however, as a bolt of lightening shoots from somewhere in the room and slams directly into his chest! There is the unpleasant scent of burning flesh and a howl of rage as the figure doubles over in pain. With some murmurs, the small group that was gathering around the front interest quickly begins to disperse.
Thar 61/70 hp, AC 24 d20+12=31 ; d20+12=32 ; 2d6+3=9 ; d6=3 ; d20+12=30 ; d6+3=8 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 2:25:22 PM
Thar is surprised at first, but then recognizes the young man. With a mirth expression on his face, Thar says, "Well, hello my friend. It's good to see you again. I'd ask you how the wife and kids are doing, but that's not really what you want to talk about, right?"
That said, he launches into an attack with both blades, hoping to at least get some payback for the guard's treachery...
Attack 1 = (Silver, Flaming, +1 SS) = Hit AC 31, Critical Hit, Crit Check = 32 (Now, why am I wasting all of these 20's), Yes, critical was affirmed Dmg = 9 + 3 fire = 12
Attack 2 = (+1 SS) Hit AC30 Dmg = 8
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 64 (Mage Armour), Boldly Going.... Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 6:58:31 PM
"Err, do you reckon that was a one-shot lightning bolt? Can't believe I am saying this, but where is Eddy and all his knowledge when you need him? "I'd guess that it was a one time spell, some sort of alarm. I don't know much about magic, but it seems to take a lot of effort to make one spell work once. "All this thinking hurts - I'm going in to find out. They really won't expect that."
Bravely, foolishly, rapidly, the armoured halfling charges into the building, sword raised high (well, relative to him) in his two hands.
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly 4d4+4=12 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 7:45:59 PM
Flying up above, looking through the window casement, Edmund has no intention of letting Thar and the others down.
"I think not!" he declares, before letting fly with a series of Magic Missiles at their guard friend. (Damage=12)
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 23(24)] [message] d20+10=29 ; d20+10=29 ; d6+3=4 ; 2d6+3=12 ; d20+14=26 ; Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 9:32:14 PM
With the attacker suddenly revealed she starts to move forward, only waiting long enough to ask one question. "You want him alive or...." She just simply shrugs her shoulders as there is only one other option that she can see besides alive. Just to be on the safe side and till she knows something for sure, her rapier comes in straight ahead aiming for weapon spots in the man's defenses. But it is the longdagger that she is more worried about, as she brings it around not to wound but to catch the man's weapon with the intent to jerk it from his grasp.
[rapier vs. Man - hit: 29*crit29* and damage: 4*crit12*] [longdagger disarm: 26]
Wynum Tuesday February 3rd, 2009 11:13:12 PM
Taken aback by Julian's swift maneuver, Wynum merely follows a dozen feet behind. If nothing happens immediately, he will check on the electrified priest's health.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Wednesday February 4th, 2009 5:52:55 AM
Gripping his sword tightly, Arm follows behind Wynum, and if he stops, will continue past him to follow Julian.
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) d20+10=18 ; d8+4=11 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2009 6:26:16 AM
Kirsten will move to attack the guard now that they are able to see him, swinging her warhammer.
Attack: Hit AC 18, for 11 DMG
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 47/47] d20+9=21 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2009 9:24:12 AM
Shadow seeing that the group has 'youthful guard' engaged, he will quickly move to the door to make sure he does not have support coming in to surprise the group.
If he does not see anyone he will move so that next round he can get a swing in at the doppleganger.
Spot=21
The Sound of Silence(Nellie) 3d10=21 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=31 ; 2d6+4=11 ; 5d6=14 ; d20=2 ; d20=9 ; d2=2 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+15=28 ; d2=1 ; d20+12=22 ; d20+12=30 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+22=39 ; 2d8+3=15 ; d20+15=34 ; d6+2=6 ; 5d6=15 ; 2d6=5 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2009 3:57:49 PM
2nd Story... The battle rages on. Thar, Ruby and Shadow whale away at the young man, while Edmund fires off some long range deadly missiles. (OOC: Sorry Jim, but you can't move and then fire off 2 attacks. I'll count the crit. with the shortsword, but not the disarm.) Kirsten also tries her luck, but her blow goes wide. The young man is definitely beginning to look haggard. Tumbling nimbly out of the way (an AoO from Thar, but no one else gets one), he melts away into the shadows of the room. Spot DC39 to locate him. Shadow moves to guard the door and meets with an unpleasant surprise. There is a burning in his leg as a large wound opens up (17 pts. damage and 1 pt. Con damage, Fort. Save DC17 or an additional 5 pts. Con damage). There is an unhealthy throbbing to the wound that is more worrisome, not to mention the fact that it looks like it's bleeding more than normal. Just behind the doorway the elder "guard" from the previous engagement materializes (Edmund has no line of sight). A cocky smile flits on his face as he flicks Shadow's blood from his shortsword. (OOC: Sorry Scott, but the guy is able to bypass your improved uncanny dodge). On the bright side...that annoying bell stops sounding.
1st Story... Throwing caution to the wind, Julian charges in sword drawn. He is halfway surprised that no lightening bolt heads his way. His smile fades as he feels a burning sensation in his side. Looking over, he finds a young woman with a bloodied shortsword and a very nasty grin. (25 pts. dam. and 1 pt. Con loss to Julian, Fort. Save DC11 or lose 2 pt. Dex. Please remember to figure in any HP and/or AC loss this might cause).
Wynum makes a quick check of the cleric's wounds, which look to be very devastating. Growling in anger, the figure pushes the centaur away. With more than a few profanities aimed at the warehouse, the priest begins to limp back to the temple. Having no priest to worry about, Wynum turns his attention back to Julian and finds that he's in trouble (mostly working the priest thing in for RP fun Florian. The attack on Julian happened after Wynum's turn, so I wanted to give him something to do. Don't worry, you're in a good position to mount an attack next round :) ). Arm also moves into the room to help out the impatient halfing.
Thar 61/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs dude by front door)25 d20+14=22 ; d6+3=8 ; d6=3 ; d20+13=18 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2009 9:05:37 PM
Watching the annoying little man trying to get away, Thar stabs at him with an AoO. Attack = Hit AC 22 for 8 pts + 3 fire damage.
As the man disappears, Thar tries to spot him (only a nat'l 20 will get me a DC 39...) but no luck... "Ed, I can't find this guy!!! Cast something, if you can, to detect him!!!!!!"
Since there's dust all over the place, (both chalk and glitter), he'll watch for other creepy characters.
Hoping to boost their abilities, He'll cast Magic Circle against Evil, 10' radius.
Everyone, this spell gives the benefit if you're w/in 10' radius of me. It gives you a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures. It also prevents summoned creatures from coming w/in that circle...
Spell lasts 1 hour...
Spells Cast = MCvE, SM3 2nd level = Burned up 1 spell for CMW
Att1 vs. Other man
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 26(27)] [message, magic circle] d20+6=21 ; Wednesday February 4th, 2009 11:48:19 PM
With the disappearance of the man again she calls out a simple order and one that she hopes the others will follow. "Thar, Kristen...triangle formation with backs to each other." She moves just right to put herself in a position to guard the other twos backs as she fall into a defensive stance. Not sure what else is going on she tries to keep an eye out for signs of movement, searching both the floor and otherwise.
[spot 21]
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly d20+3=23 ; 4d4+4=14 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 12:26:28 AM
Edmund flies right up to the window and peers into the room. He immediately sees the recently-vanished fellow, but realises the glitterdust isn't working to uncover him to the others. (Spot=23, Natural 20!)
"Why isn't my dust working?" he asks irritably. "It's all over the floor!"
Edmund racks his brains trying to figure out how to detect people who have disappeared into the shadows through non-magical means, and comes up empty-handed. "I don't know how to find them if they aren't invisible with magic," he finally declares. "If they are using some sort of trick or artful skill, there may be nothing I can do. But this might make his location a little clearer..."
With that, another set of Magic Missiles are sent flying into the young man straight from Edmund's magical arsenal. (Damage=14)
Once this is done, Edmund will tell the others, "There he is, where my missiles hit!"
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d20+9=14 ; d20+4=16 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+6=8 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 5:58:48 AM
Growling, Arm swings twice at Julians attacker, but he's not quite sure that he hits her (attk=14,16 dmg=7,8..15 total...IF I hit).
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 25/47] d20+5=15 ; d20+14=24 ; d6+2=7 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 1:47:46 PM
Shadow will snarl, "Here is another one!" and grimaces from the wound in his leg as he swings at the elder guard. He will give a little ground to try and draw the guard into the room.
Actions: Fort save=15 (not good enough - applied the extra 5 dmg) to hit=24 dmg=7
Ouch!! Actually, that's 6 Con. pts total lost. Which means Shadow goes from a +2 modifier (15) to a -1 (or 9 Con). Which means that Shadow loses 3 hit points per level. 3*7=21 hit points lost due to the Con. loss. That would put Shadow at 9 HP. It's up to you, but if you want to make a different post, that's ok.---Nellie
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) d20+15=26 ; d20+12=20 ; 3d6+10=16 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 6:58:39 PM
Fort Save 26 = success versus Dex loss.
"Yeah, nice one Sweety. Talk to you more later."
Julian's eyes become bloodshot and he appears to almost grow within his boots. He swings his Falchion down upon her body...
Attack NON LETHAL DAMAGE Merciful Falchion, Raging. Hit AC 20 Damage 16 non lethal damage
3 AoO - here's hoping.
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) Thursday February 5th, 2009 6:59:15 PM
Rage round 1 of 7
Wynum AC18 d20+7=22 ; d4+3=6 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 7:31:55 PM
The centaur waves the priest goodbye and mumbles "Well I see what Marteau's all about."
For now Wynum merely draws his medium dagger while avancing towards the young woman. He will try to put his bulk in a flanking position if possible, otherwise between the exit and her (move up to 80'). In any case he attempts a distracted stab while shouting to the two others, still in elvish for no good reason (Unless the woman is obviously elvish, in which case common will do).
Highlight to display spoiler: {"We should grab her or she'll disappear!"}
(Attack with inappropriately-sized dagger: Hit AC22, 24 if flanking. Dmg 6.)
Sweet Whispers (Nellie) d20+15=18 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=20 ; 2d8+3=14 ; d20+22=41 ; d20+17=19 ; d20+12=18 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 10:20:09 PM
2nd Story... Thar lashes out and hacks into the shapechanger before he tumbles away. There is a tingling after Thar's spell as those in the immediate area begin to feel empowered. Ruby calls for a strategic formation and links up back to back with Thar. She can't spot the pesky guard, but she knows he's out there...no doubt watching and plotting. Then suddenly Edmund catches sight of the fellow...it's almost as if he is cloaked in shadows. No worries, the quick thinking wizard fires off his missiles and is rewarded by watching them slam into his opponent. Ed watches as the "youth" mumbles something and then smiles. Then, once more, the slippery fellow slides into the nearby shadows, disappearing from sight (Spot DC41, Listen DC19 gives approximate area).
Shadow lashes out with another attack on the older youth, managing a small gash. . The elder "guard" grins wickedly as he swings at Shadow (missing narrowly). "Hey, you don't look so good. Tell you what... Why don't we all save ourselves a bunch of hassle. You give us the vials and leave, and we'll make sure that there's a nice big bag of gold waiting for you over at that place of yours. You've got to admit...it's a whole lot easier than this mess."
1st Floor Julian whips himself up into a rage and lashes out at the lady but misses.
Arm moves in and lashes out at the woman attacking Julian. She's a difficult one, always twisting and shifting. He does his best, but Arm is likewise unable to get a blow in.
Wynum moves for the flank and lashes out. The strange thing is, no matter how he angles in on the woman, she seems to follow all her opponents with ease and Wynum can't seem to get an edge on her (no flank bonus, sorry). Still, he is able to get one in past her guard.
The woman looks at her opponents and clucks her tongue. "Now, now, gentleman...that is no way to treat a lady!" Tumbling back 15 feet (1 single AoO from Julian), she melts into a nearby shadow. (Spot DC 18 to locate her). The trio hear her muttering what surely must be a spell (Listen DC 15 to know her approximate location). Her voice adopts a sing song melody that makes limbs feel heavy and eyes droop. (Will save DC14 or fall asleep).
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) d20+12=18 ; d20+5=18 ; d20+14=15 ; Thursday February 5th, 2009 11:37:55 PM
AoO Hit AC 18 = miss
Will Save: 18 (should've been +2 more)
Julian's rage continues unabated despite the spell, perhaps even in spite of the spell. He charges the woman, swinging wildly. "Let's tango with steel, not words, you witless woman!"
Power Attack 3
Attack, Charging Hit AC 15
Rage round 2 of 7
(Nellie) Thursday February 5th, 2009 11:41:36 PM
Julian, please give me a Spot and Listen check. The woman is hiding. You need to find her before you can attack.
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) d20+3=23 ; d20+5=22 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 5:58:34 AM
OOC Sorry I missed that - too worried about the Will save Spot 23 nat 20! Listen 22
I guess Julian can see her, but still she dodges the blow.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d20+7=8 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+6=18 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 6:02:00 AM
Angered by the woman's vanishing act, he is totally oblivious to her whereabouts (spot=8, listen=14...can you believe I min'd TWICE? lol). However, he DOES manage to shake off the effects of the spell that she cast (will=18, which doesn't matter because I'm immune to sleep spells anyway...lol...just not my day :*().
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless-update post d20+9=22 ; d20+4=7 ; d8+6=8 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 6:05:21 AM
Thanks for the update, Julian! :)
Seeing that Julian is fighting SOMETHING in the area, Arm moves next to him and attacks vigorously...hoping to hit something (attk-22 & 7...feel free to apply any penalties for invisible-dmg on 1st attk: 8).
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 9/47] d20+14=30 ; d6+2=7 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 9:49:50 AM
Shadow will move swing once more at the shapechanging guard, but knows he is in real trouble if he does not get any help. "It might seem a mess to you now, but you are in for a big surprise. Haven't you figured it out yet? It does not pay to mess with the Mithril Order, those that do end up losing in the end." Shadow hopes to keep him talking maybe he won't be able to concentrate on the fight.
Actions: to hit=30 dmg=7
Wynum d20=4 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 11:39:14 AM
Cursing his using his Daylight during the night, Wynum calls out for lighting, both as a shadow countermeasure and a final Goetheian plea: "Light! More light!" ... as he falls soundly asleep, in the typical centaur way.
(Will save 4)
Thar 61/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs dude by front door)25 d4=2 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 2:43:05 PM
(I'm not sure how close Thar is to Shadow since we don't have a map, but for now, I'm going to assume I can take a step, heal him and move back to my previous defensive position...)
Seeing that Shadow again needs some TLC, Thar moves quickly, and casts Lesser restoration on Shadow, trying to cure the magic affect on his Constitution... While doing so, he murmurs with a smile at his bloodied friend, "You know Shadow, I do have other people that sometimes need healing..."
Cures 2 pts of Con...
Spells Cast = MCvE, SM3 2nd level = Burned up 1 spell for CMW, Less Restoration
Note that this spell dispels any magical effects reducing one of the subject's ability scores or cures 1d4 points of temporary ability damage to one of the subject's ability scores. It also eliminates any fatigue suffered by the character, and improves an exhausted condition to fatigued. It does not restore permanent ability drain.
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 24(25)] [message, magic circle] d20+6=11 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+10=28 ; d20+10=19 ; d6+3=8 ; 2d6+3=11 ; Friday February 6th, 2009 8:41:41 PM
Ruby feels Thar move away and knows that he has stepped away to help out on of the others. That is as it should be and she is more worried about this person that attacked them. She glances in all directions but finds herself unable to do more than that.
Without much hesitation she moves away to put her back against something that will provide protection. "Not good." Muttering under her breathe she decides to fully adopt a guard stance and protect herself as best she can. At least that is what she is hoping her enemy will think as she sets herself to snap an attack off as soon as he appears near her.
[ready action - hit: 28*crit19* and damage: 8*crit11*]
[listen 11 and spot 12]
Pleasant Dreams and Grim Realities (Nellie) d100=47 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=27 ; d6+2=8 ; 5d6=19 ; d6+2=5 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=24 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=36 ; Sunday February 8th, 2009 11:19:39 PM
2nd Story Thar moves from his protective position to give some much needed healing to Shadow. The rogue feels the healing wash over him like a summer rainstorm (10 hp returned).
Shadow launches another attack, and is rewarded by seeing his opponent wince. Shrugging as his offer is rejected, the guard lashes out with his shortsword, but can't connect with Shadow.
Ruby maintains her position, but has a nasty little surprise in mind should that other fellow reappear. Sure enough, her patience pays off as the fellow emerges from the shadows and spears Thar in the side (32 pts. damage and 1 pt. Con damage, Fort. DC24 or lose 3 pts. Str.). He is caught completely off guard by Ruby's attack, and frowns at his new position.
Edmund appears dazed and just flies beside the window seal, trying to determine the best course of action.
1st Floor Julian catches a flash of movement and tracks down his foe. Though his attack misses, Arm links up and takes a swipe where he thinks the woman might be. He is pleasantly surprised when his sword comes back bloodied (50% chance of hit, 47=success!!). Wynum tries with all his might to throw off the spell, but he just can't manage it, and he hits the floor snoring.
The woman looks perturbed at being discovered so easily and takes a poorly aimed swipe at Julian (which misses). Rolling out of the way, she heads further into the shadows (no AoO from Julian or Arm this go) and once more begins the game of cat and mouse (Spot check DC34, or Listen DC36 for approximate location).
OOC: I waited as long as I could for Kirsten and Edmund to the post, but I can't wait any longer.
Further OOC: My apologies for the first post...didn't quite cut and paste all the text.
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly, See Invisibility Monday February 9th, 2009 4:39:04 AM
((Sorry about that, was at a birthday party and when I got home this completely slipped my mind!))
Growing irritated with the appearing and disappearing foes, Edmund will cast See Invisiblity on himself.
"I thought this might happen," he says into the Message spell. Let's see if I can mark our targets."
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless-update post d20+13=31 ; d20+13=18 ; d20+7=18 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 6:02:23 AM
Arm swings at the thin air, having no idea that the enemy has moved (ignore middle roll...twitchy finger...I'd never make the dc even with a nat 20 anyway..lol).
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 9/47] d20+14=25 ; d6+2=5 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 1:52:32 PM
Shadow feels invigorated by Thar's administration and that he connected with the guard. "Thanks Thar, and I would love not to need help but this pesky guard just does not want to give up." With that Shadow will launch yet another attack on the guard.
Actions: to hit=25 dmg=5
Thar 29/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs dude by front door)25 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=28 ; d6+3=4 ; d6+11=13 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 2:14:16 PM
Thar grimaces in pain as he feels the deep cut of his opponent's blade. "Shadow, you have a point there. Now it looks like I need some of my own healing..." Deciding that its payback time, he turns and stabs both his swords at the man's vitals.
Att 1 = Hit AC 13 (miss) Att 2 = Hit AC 28 for 4 pts of dmg
He also calls out to Ed, "Ed, I could use some help here my friend. Both Shadow and I aren't doing real well..."
Save = Miss my fortitude save so Str down to 11... New Con = 14 but no hps lost, at least for now...
Spells Cast = MCvE, SM3 2nd level = Burned up 1 spell for CMW, Less Restoration
Thar 29/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 Monday February 9th, 2009 2:14:54 PM
(OOC = Sorry, AC 26 is vs the guy I'm attacking and 25 vs. guy by door...
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) d20+10=29 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 3:59:10 PM
Watching his foe tumble out of reach and disappear into the shadows Julian acts quickly (and might think about it later...) He thrusts his hand into his left trouser pocket, retrieves a small objects and tosses it 15-20 feet ahead (in the direction he last saw the woman). The small ball races through the air, and upon impact disappears in a deafening implosion. [a single move action(?) and an attack - thunderstone: You can throw this stone as a ranged attack with a range increment of 20 feet. When it strikes a hard surface (or is struck hard), it creates a deafening bang that is treated as a sonic attack. Each creature within a 10-foot-radius spread must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or be deafened for 1 hour. A deafened creature, in addition to the obvious effects, takes a -4 penalty on initiative and has a 20% chance to miscast and lose any spell with a verbal component that it tries to cast. Since you don't need to hit a specific target, you can simply aim at a particular 5-foot square. Treat the target square as AC 5. ] hit AC 29
Wynum Monday February 9th, 2009 6:03:36 PM
Mumbling something odd about windows and tentacles, Wynum's sleep seems to be disturbed. He might snore quite a bit, but wouldn't hit the floor considering he sleeps in the typically centaur way. A centaur has its dignity!
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) Monday February 9th, 2009 7:15:12 PM
Kirsten, seeing Thar injured by the sometimes-invisible foes, moves to his side to use her Lay on Hands ability.
Heal Thar for 14 Pts of DMG
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) Monday February 9th, 2009 8:11:58 PM
OOC: I just though.... Perhaps the thunderstone will wake Wynum
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 24(25)] [message, magic circle] d20+12=17 ; d20+7=10 ; d20+16=22 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=7 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 8:26:47 PM
With just a slight turn, Ruby is now in a position that is more to her liking. It appears that a slight shift will put their guard enemy between herself and Thar...not a nice place to be, at least for him.
Without a moments hesitation she lets her rapier slip in, trying to find a ripe position to take the man in vital areas. This time her longdagger is more useful for slipping into his guard, trying to snag that annoying sword and send it flying.
[rapier vs. man - hit: 17/10 and damage: 8/7] [longdagger vs. man - disarm: 22]
Upping the anty (Nellie) d20+7=13 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+17=36 ; d100=81 ; Monday February 9th, 2009 11:49:26 PM
2nd Story Floating in front of the window, Edmund casts his spell and finds that nothing has changed...whatever is going on with all the melting into shadows thing isn't invisibility as far as he can tell.
Shadow continues to struggle against his opponent, and scores another hit. The man looks mildly annoyed at the wound. The elder guard lashes out and barely misses Shadow...it would appear that luck is not with the fellow.
Thar strikes out at the young whiper snapper and cuts a gash in his lanky side. Meanwhile, Kirsten senses Thar's urgent need and send some desperately needed healing his way.
Ruby steps in to help out and though she almost catches the fellow in an awkward situation, she just can't find a way to get into flanking position on the little squirt. She strikes out twice with her rapier and almost gets a shot in. Then she flicks her dagger expertly, trying to disarm her foe. At the last minute, the lad twists and is able to remove himself from her attack.
Still, the youth isn't looking so good. It would appear that the combined attacks are slowly wearing him down. Tumbling out of his opponent's reach (AoO from Kirsten), the fellow fires off a spell. A thick nasty fog rapidly pours into the room. Visibility rapidly disappears inside the room (visibility is reduced to 5 foot). Anything more than 5 feet away has total concealment (50% miss chance). From his outside position, Edmund can see nothing but a huge gray cloud bank and a few shifting shadows.
(OOC: Jim, we're using the Woldian improvised rules for disarm. Sooo...as I understand it, Ruby has the following modifier for a disarm...10 (attack) -4 (light weapon) +4 feat= +10. I used the +10 for the attack because you are fighting with two weapons and therefore draw the -2 penalty. The guards DC is 25. In the future, if you do not beat 25, then roll a Reflex DC 25. If you fail, then you drop your weapon. I know it might take some time to get used to the house rules, but let me know if you need any help.)
1st Floor Searching desperately, Arm waves his sword around, but can't find the lady in front of him.
Julian decides on a different strategy. Pulling out his thunderstone, he slams it to the ground (Ok, I'll be nice and say that Arm in no where nearby the stone. :) ). There is a deafening explosion followed by a light ringing of ears. Wynum is suddenly jolted immediately out of his slumber. (Nice one Julian!! One hero pt. for the quick thinking!) It takes the centaur a couple of moments to figure out exactly where he is.
From somewhere out in the room there is a light shuffling of feet. (Spot DC35, Listen DC36....otherwise, 50% chance of missing).
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d100=61 ; d20+10=30 ; d20=17 ; d20+5=15 ; d8+7=8 ; d8+7=8 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 6:01:50 AM
Not really seeing or hearing anything, Arm swings on instinct and connects solidly (1st attk=30,nat 20, crit confirm=17?-dmg=8 (or 16 if crit), 2nd attk=15 dmg(?)=8).
OOC: Thank you for not deafening me, Nellie :)
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless update Tuesday February 10th, 2009 6:02:19 AM
chance to hit=61% :)
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 9/47] d20+14=18 ; d20+5=19 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 9:26:56 AM
Before the fog will hide his opponent Shadow tries to get one more attack off on the guard. After that he will have to use his ears instead of his eyes to locate his foe.
Actions: To hit=18 Listen=19
Wynum Tuesday February 10th, 2009 11:08:25 AM
Wynum wakes up suddenly as from a nightmare, unaware that the nightmare is actually going on. Still dazed, he doesn't move a bit, but begins whispering semi-coherently to everyone, his eyes wide open in a cold, quiet panic.
"The shadows, always behind us... Gods, stop that whistle! Stop that bell! Don't trust the window! Don't knock! The guild, the guild was changed! That's right, the councilmen... are shadows?"
Thar 29/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 2d8+6=11 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 2:41:47 PM
"Thanks Madam" Thar responds to Kirsten as he feels the healing fill him. As the fog begins to fill the room, Thar realizes that he's not going to be able to find that pesky man. He yells to Shadow, Kirsten and Ruby, "Let's go back to our previous formation, back to back!!! We need to get to a corner or wall also, so we can't get picked off by our foes..."
For now, he'll move to Shadow's position and pulling out his wand of Cure Medium wounds, he uses another charge (down to 45 now) on his friend.
Cures 11 pts of dmg on Shadow
Str down to 11... New Con = 14 but no hps lost, at least for now...
Spells Cast = MCvE, SM3 2nd level = Burned up 1 spell for CMW, Less Restoration
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) d100=90 ; d20+13=32 ; d20+13=21 ; d10+8=15 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 3:33:43 PM
Cautious so as to not hit Arm, Julian swings wildly with his falchion. "Show your face, harlot! I thought you wanted to dance." His sword seems to jar something, and an orange glow eminates, "Ha-ha! Mind if I cut in?"
% miss chance 90 (high is good right?) Hit AC 32 crit check 21... (I don't think that is high enough) Damage 15+3 = 18 points of non-lethal damage Rage round 3 of 7
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly, See Invisibility Tuesday February 10th, 2009 4:01:53 PM
Unable to see what is going on in the room, Edmund floats impotently outside the window.
"Ah... everything all right in there?" he asks querulously. "I don't think there's anything I can do about this. I don't have any spells that can summon winds, and I'm afraid of casting anything else for fear of hitting you lot!"
"Might be time to come down to the ground level and help the others," he adds. "Sounds like they're not having the best go of it either."
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 24(25)] [message, magic circle] d20+12=29 ; d6+3=4 ; Tuesday February 10th, 2009 8:51:46 PM
Ruby follows the suggestion and motion of Thar as she puts herself back into formation. She does not want to expose herself to any other risks and at least this way she can guard the others' backs as well.
If they do not have to move that far than she will once again hold onto her attack, just in case the man is not smart enough to learn from his earlier mistake.
[delayed action vs. man - hit: 29 and damage: 8]
Strange Weather, Eh? (Nellie) d20+15=23 ; d20+22=40 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+17=18 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+17=28 Tuesday February 10th, 2009 11:41:56 PM
2nd Story Thar, Ruby and Kirsten link up once more, trying to minimize any damage. Thar heals himself with his wand while he waits. Ruby, on the other hand, sets up for another shock and awe...still, with all the fog around, it's going to be hard to tell where the little weasel is until he's right up on the group. (Spot DC29, Listen DC13, roll d6 for direction, then 50% miss chance)
It's hard to tell exactly where, but out in the fog, there is the distinctive sound of spell casting.
Unable to cast any spells without collateral damage, Edmund calls out his regrets and suggests linking up downstairs.
By the doorway, Shadow takes a swipe at the elder guard, but can't connect. Just as he feared, the fog spills into the hallway and the visibility is immediately reduced to next to nothing. The last thing he sees before the elder guard disappears into the fog is an unnerving grin on the fellows face...and then there's the sound of spellcasting. Probably not a good sign. (Spot DC38, Listen DC23roll d6 for direction, then 50% miss chance)
1st Floor While Wynum tries to orient himself, Julian and Arm are finding themselves with much better luck. Both are able to score a couple of hits. If they could only see the woman... It's strange, but it's almost as if she pulls the shadows in closer and it's even harder to find her (Spot DC40, Listen DC30...roll d6 to pick a direction, then 50% miss chance).
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) Wednesday February 11th, 2009 12:48:20 AM
OOC: just to clarify, if we can't make the Spot or Listen check ('cause we're not gods yet) then we should roll d6 and make a 50% miss chance. Does a natural 20 on a Spot check automatically succeed?
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d6=1 ; d100=13 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+7=20 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 5:59:54 AM
Arm tries swinging again, but somehow he feels that he doesn't connect (direction:1 chance to hit-13...doh!).
OOC: I'm not sure about the nat 20 spot & listen check myself..I HAD a nat 20 on one the other day, so if it IS true, let me know, Nellie, and I'll add an extra attack to my next post...none today, though... :)
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 9/47] d20+9=10 ; d20+5=24 ; d6=4 ; d100=47 ; d20+13=29 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 9:25:24 AM
Shadow worries about what the elder guard is up to since he is grinning as he disappears into the fog. Shadow unsure of where exactly he is decides that he will do the unexpected and will throw himself towards the floor and tuck his head and roll with the momentum to the left of where he last saw his opponent. If during the roll he runs into anything other than the wall he will kick his feet out using his momentum to add to the kick. He hopes this might disrupt the guards casting at the very least, and if he does not run into anything other than the wall he will have moved out of the way of a direct casted spell.
Actions: Spot=10 (nat. 1, lol) Listen=24 direction:4 - 47% To hit with kick (not sure of any minuses and only if he actually rolls into him)=29 (don't know how that would impact damage, but really trying to disrupt spell casting and find out where he is)
Nellie Wednesday February 11th, 2009 9:55:53 AM
Yes, Robert, you got it right. If you miss the Spot or Listen, then roll a d6 and then d100 (high is good). Your opponent has moved, and you don't know where she is anymore. If you make the Spot or Listen check, then you know where she is and don't have to worry about guessing where she is. Of course, a natural 20 would succeed...that's what they do those nat. 20's.
Lynn, yes, I saw your natural 20 and Arm's first attack connected, which I put in my post. The 2nd attack didn't connect because you didn't have a high enough attack to get past your foes armor.
I know it doesn't seem like it folks, but I am being generous with the Spot and Listen checks in the fog (and the reason is similar when they are hiding). With visibility reduced the way it is, you can't see anything beyond 5 feet out. Which means you can't seem them **and** they can't see you. The d6 is to try and figure out what direction your foe is in. If you are able to succeed on the Spot or the Listen, I'm being nice and saying that you automatically know where they are. Yes, they are very high numbers to achieve, but then again, these are challenging foes.
It looks like some of you are getting frustrated, which is not my goal. Tell you what, we'll say that anything above a 17 (unmodified d20) automatically succeeds on Spot or Listen (Waard's boon to ya'll). If you roll 17 or higher on either check, you know where your foe is and don't have to worry about the d6 or the concealment. I'll also wave the concealment on the 1st floor battle.
I'll restate... 17 or high on Spot or Listen means you know where your opponent is...roll attack as normal.
2nd Story If you miss your Spot or Listen, roll d6 and then d100 (above 50 is success). The d6 will allow me to know whether you found your foe.
1st Floor If you miss your Spot or Listen, roll d6, which will allow me to know whether you found your foe.
Now get out there and start having fun.
Wynum Wednesday February 11th, 2009 2:52:00 PM
It's quite obvious that Wynum snaps back to his senses, however he doesn't charge into battle with the shadows. Instead, he picks up his fallen dagger, and moves just next to the exit door, all the while whispering to his comrades.
"Everybody, we should not have entered. The councilmen are not here. This is only a trap. They're not here. Let's get out now."
Thar 62/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 d20=16 ; d20=9 ; d6=2 ; d100=49 ; 2d8+6=19 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 3:23:30 PM
With his back finally against Ruby, Thar feels slightly more comforted than before. He takes a moment to try to hear or see any signs of his foe (Spot = Rolled 16, miss..., Listen = Rolled 9 miss, 2 for d6 direction, 49 for d100 )
But as before, he has no luck. For now, he'll whisper to Ruby, "I think we should think about retreating for a moment. Maybe we should go back out the window, and go back down the rope and try to reconnect with those on the 1st floor." Since she is at full hps, he'll user the wand (44 charges left now) on himself and hope for the best... 19 hps recovered...
If she agrees with his plan, he'll move quickly along the wall toward the window
(Note that my last post was wrong for the header... I should have had 43 hps since Kirsten healed me. With the added 19, I now have 62...)
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) d20+2=19 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=13 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+4=5 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 9:10:22 PM
At the appearance of the fog, she sticks close to the others and struggles to make sense of where the opponent might be (Spot = 19 (17+2) Listen = 19 (17+2). She will turn to the others and mutter, "If you want to retreat, I'll follow."
(OOC: So I think this means I know where the guy is and can attack, right?)
She will attack again.
Attack 1 - Hit AC18 for 6 DMG Attack 2 - Hit AC 13 for 5 DMG
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 24(25)] [message, magic circle] d20+6=17 ; d20+6=9 ; d6=6 ; d100=28 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 9:22:53 PM
With a simple nod of her head she thinks the plan might be good, though she is not sure how far it is back up to the window. Whispering through the message spell that they have up she notes her concern. "How high is the window...don't want to leave ourselves open as we get out. The door they came through might be better." Depending on what Thar has to say, she will move in whatever direction that he wants, trying to keep the contact between them as best she can. With these ones, unprotected backs could be a big problem.
As she moves, she continues to hold herself ready for another attack against the rogue...though she is not sure how that is going to work with the fog. She can see Thar and Kristen, but nothing else around them for some ways.
[listen 17, spot 9, d6= 6, %= 28]
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly, See Invisibility d20+6=25 ; d20+6=10 ; d6=4 ; 4d4+4=10 ; Wednesday February 11th, 2009 10:30:47 PM
(Sorry. Ignore d6, I made my spot check)
Unable to tell by sound where anyone is--there's far too much commotion--Edmund flies onto the casement of the window and sticks his head into the foggy room. His sharp eyes are able to pick out the foes and, once again, he lets fly with another set of Magic Missiles. [b](Spot=25, Listen=10, M.Miss. Damage=10)[b] ((OOC: Edmund will target the youth from before if possible, or the new arrival if not.))
"This is ridiculous," Edmund declares. "It's just about impossible to see anything! And everyone is too close together for me to risk a Fireball or two!"
More than a little annoyed, Julian swings his falchion this way and that. "What now - is your dance card full?"
Hit AC 26 damage 15+2 = 17 Non Lethal Damage
Nellie Thursday February 12th, 2009 12:11:44 AM
It's late...post in am.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless d20+13=15 ; d20+7=15 ; d6=3 ; d100=79 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+5=12 ; d8+7=10 ; d8+7=15 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 6:01:23 AM
OOC: WOW, even with the new rules I can't find her...lol
IC: Arm again swings in a random direction, hoping to finally connect with her (attks: 18,12..direction 3..79% to find-dmg (if any...lol) 10,15).
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 9/47] Thursday February 12th, 2009 1:36:23 PM
(I will stick with Shadows post above, although he did find him by sound, so he will roll towards him and kick like it is stated.)
:)
Two Steps Forward... (Nellie) d20+35=42 ; d6+2=5 ; d20+35=41 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+15=20 ; d100=42 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 4:21:05 PM
The battle continues as some members of the order begin to have second thoughts about the battle. Thinking it's a trap, Wynum calls for a retreat. Thar would like to like up with his friends and begins to try and work his way back to the window...now which way was that again??
2nd Story Kirsten locates the guard as Thar is backing out and lashes out. Her blows connect, but are absorbed by his armor. Ruby moves with Thar, but she keeps any eye on the guard as she does so, lest he try any funny business. Edmund suddenly gets a bead on the runt through the fog and lights up his life with a volley of magic missiles. Kirsten sees him grunt with pain from the blow. He's definitely not looking if very good shape right now. Growling, he shouts out "Kill the captives! We don't need them anymore!" Angry and in pain, he lashes out with shortsword and spears Kirsten (5 pts. damage, 1pt. Con loss). Then he tumbles toward the doorway (no AoO from Kirsten)...and unknowingly, Shadow (there's about 10 feet separating the two after his move...Shadow's in the hall way, and "elder guard" just entered the doorway). The fog follows him, and Thar and Ruby are now able to see the window side of the room clearly.
Over by the door, Shadow follows his opponent and lashes out connecting solidly (sorry Shadow, but the fellow was done casting his spell before you could act). Looking highly peeved at the rogue, he lashes out with his short sword in a very accurate blow (8 pts. damage, 1 pt. Con loss). An evil twinkle in his eye, he rolls past Shadow (AoO from Shadow) and sprints down the hallway toward another door. As he reaches for the knob, he takes the time to thumb his nose at Shadow...just as that pesky fog starts rolling into the hallway.
1st Floor Wynum retrieves his dagger and advises everyone to pull out. Arm and Julian look determined to stick out the fight. Arm waves his weapon around wildly. Although one of his blows bounces off armor, he is disappointed to see his weapon come back clean. Julian, on the other hand, spots the lady and puts a nice goose egg on the top of her head. She looked bruised and battered and flustered as she tumbles past Julian and toward a staircase that leads to the 2nd Story. There is a rather loud mumbling of spellcasting and then the woman completely disappears from view.
Thar 62/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 2d8+6=14 ; Thursday February 12th, 2009 5:08:27 PM
Thar curses as the room clears and it appears their enemy is running. "Well heck... We didnt' get them and now they're running... "
He stops and looks at Ruby, Kirsten and Shadow, and says, "Let's decide this quick. Do we stay here, since the room is clear or do we go downstairs and try to link up with our friends? I think we should go down the rope to the front door and try to meet up with them, vs. fighting our way down the hall. I'll do whatever you all wish..."
While they discuss it, he'll move quickly to Shadow and burn up another CMW charge, hoping that it helps for now...
CMW's = Cured 14 hps
(Shadow, are your hp's on your header up to date? Didn't I heal you before when you had 9?)
Thar 62/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 Thursday February 12th, 2009 5:09:09 PM
(Sorry, Thar will also direct his comments to Ed also)
Julian (Small size) AC 22 hp 31+14 Raging (Mage Armour) Thursday February 12th, 2009 6:00:18 PM
"Wynum, Arm, ho! They flee! They flee! We'll meet our friends upstairs. I bet the councilmen are in here somewhere."
Julian rushes up the stairs, and is confronted by the fog. He move headlong towards the sounds of combat calling, "Kirsten! Thar! Shadow! Eddy! We come to save you!"
Double Move action = max 40 feet OOC actually I cast Expeditious Retreat just before the Tentacles appeared and attacked - that would be less than 4 minutes ago? If so then Julian would move a max of 100 feet.
Kirsten (AC 22, HP 81, Bless) Thursday February 12th, 2009 9:29:25 PM
"I agree with Thar," the paladin says as she watches the enemy move to escape. "We need to meet up with the others and decide what to do from there. It's too dangerous to continue on by ourselves."
She looks to the others, preparing to move towards the window and head back the way they came.
Ruby [HP: 74/74 - AC: 24(25)] [message, magic circle] Thursday February 12th, 2009 10:16:39 PM
Glancing to Thar she simply shrugs her shoulders, though she does point out the obvious. "Did they have captives or was that a ruse?" She does not want to leave anyone to the mercy of these theives and they have them on the run at least. Either way she is willing to pull out, but will take it badly if she finds out there were innocents that lost their lives due to their inaction.
"If they have innocents...I can not agree to leave without trying to save them." With the message spell she is able to relay this to all those in the group and though she is new, she feels responsible for them. Still she had made an oath to guard those in this part of the city and she cannot just abandon that oath.
Wynum just can't follow the halfling tornado, or the situation, for that matter. Grumbling, he settles for a rather unglorified function: doortaur. Stepping back, he places his forebody in the doorframe, making sure to block it thoroughly against any invisible trespasser larger than a house cat, and waits, dagger in hand.
[Here's some rolls just to roll something : Listen 17, Spot 14]
Edmund (HP: 44/44, AC 16) Message, Mage Armour, Fly, See Invisibility d20+6=18 ; d20+6=19 ; Friday February 13th, 2009 2:20:48 AM
When the halfling starts shouting, Edmund instinctively claps his hands to his ears, though it does nothing to dampen the effect of the Message spell.
"Yes! Yes! We can hear you! You don't need to shout!" he snaps back, crossly. "And as for saving, we're quite fine, thank you very much. Though these boobs are running away down the stairs toward you. You might want to stop them."
Edmund floats down into the second-floor room, but remains hovering about a foot above the floor, his back to the window. "Leaving so soon, Kirsten?" he says with a grin. "These close quarters don't suit me either, except for traps. Can't do that with all of you lot standing around. Last thing I want to do is catch you in a Web[/] or a [i]Fireball."
After a brief survey of the situation, Edmund is already bored. "What now, what now?" he idly enquires. (Spot=18, Listen=19)
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Friday February 13th, 2009 5:58:00 AM
Determined, Arm follows his friend up the stairs to see if he can aid his companions on the second floor, hoping that it isn't too late for them.
Wynum Friday February 13th, 2009 9:31:15 AM
[DM: Speaking of close quarters, I realize I might have the wrong picture of the place. It was described as a "Warehouse" but I sort of figured it was a small room. How big are those rooms, roughly?]
Good question!! The first floor is large approximately 100 ft. square. There are several rooms on the 2nd floor. which look to be 20 ft. square (like the one you were in).---Nellie
Thar 62/70 hp, AC 26/ (vs guy I'm attacking)25 Friday February 13th, 2009 2:29:30 PM
Hearing his friends come up the stairs, Thar says, "OK, well, since they are coming up the stairs, it makes sense that we work towards meeting them. My opinion is that we should go out the door and follow the sound of their voices. As long as we stay out of the fog, we should be OK for now. Shadow, do you feel like taking point or do you want me to give you a break and do it for a while?"
If they agree, he'll either take point or 2nd position (b/h Shadow) and go out the doorway, looking down the hall for the sound of his friends... (Let me know if I need Spot, Listen.... or whatever checks...)
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 1/47] d20+14=23 ; d6+2=7 ; Friday February 13th, 2009 3:33:12 PM
OOC: Thar, unfortunately they are up to date, have been hit quite a bit. Also, would Shadow have at least disrupted his escape or damage him?
Shadow not feeling well will take a final swing at his opponent.
To hit=23 dmg=7
Nellie on Shadow Friday February 13th, 2009 10:45:15 PM
Actually, I show Shadows HP as 26 after the guards last attack (His Con score is 10 or +0).
Yes Shadow, you got an AoO, but didn't have a chance to stop him from heading to the door.
Shadow [AC 24/19 HP 26/47] Sunday February 15th, 2009 11:51:21 PM
ooc: kk, must have not put in a heal spell, thanks Nellie.
Arm AC 22 HP 33/33 Message Bless Monday February 16th, 2009 7:35:28 AM
Arm continues his ascent behind Julian, hoping that he can at least get a few good whacks in at something on the upper floor.
Thar 62/70 hp, AC 26/ 25 Monday February 16th, 2009 2:37:29 PM
(OOC = That looks much better now Shadow ;-))))))
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