DM Kathy Monday April 13th, 2009 11:38:11 PM
As you continue moving through the hills, the villages and farmsteads become fewer and farther between. The road becomes rougher, and you see very few travellers.
It is therefore noteworthy when you overtake the stranger walking along the road ahead of you. He is simply dressed, but does not look like a farmer. There is a leather pack on his back, and a walking-stick in his hand. He looks like someone who has traveled many miles, and can readily travel many more.
"Greetings, travellers," he says calmly.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] Tuesday April 14th, 2009 1:50:57 AM
'Reckon it's a Wavern in disguise?!' Feyjarl whispers to Hmark.
Selemar Tuesday April 14th, 2009 5:24:42 AM
"greetings, fellow traveller."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Tuesday April 14th, 2009 8:56:59 AM
Garret smiles and waves to the stranger, trotting around and checking trees and rocks along the side of the road for new specimens.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Tuesday April 14th, 2009 9:21:03 AM
Axara takes a quick look at the stranger and returns the greeting "Greeting Traveller".
She will continue riding with the group unless the front rider stops.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OOC: Kiel and Axara are not lovers at the moment. Kiel has expressed very openly his feelings for the sorceress. She has not made the same. The discussion between the two are posted openly but the characters are not private to it. Players are, but please do not meta game. During riding time, Axara is quiet and cold to everyone. She only opens to Kiel during their watch. Characters might have noted the extra attention Kiel gives to Axara but she has not replicated it in public yet.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] d20+32=49 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 11:52:03 AM
(ooc: Sorry all, my girlfriend surprised me with a trip back home, and it put me out of communication for a bit)
Rollo rides along, when Zeph attempts another spell on him the gnome smiles and turns to the young adept, "You should be careful wizards have been known to explode when casting magic on gnomes, it doesn't happen often, but it has happened. Something to do with magic reflux, and aetheric cross streams. I wouldn't attempt another spell on me until you have done some more research on the matter."
Casts Glibness
(Bluff check: 49)
While Rollo is riding he will use the hat of disguise to make it appear as if he is not wearing a backpack.
Hmark Tuesday April 14th, 2009 11:56:37 AM
"Don't see a tail," Hmark whispers back to Feyjarl with a grin. Turning speculative, he adds, "but he might know where one is."
Seeing the rest of the crew is passing by, Hmark waits until he catches up. "Greetings," he remarks to the man. "This is some country to be walking around in alone, ain't it? We've heard these hills are chock full of all kinds of nasty critters."
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=13 ; d20=7 ; d20+7=16 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 12:40:50 PM
Zeph thoroughly enjoys talking with Hmark, Feyjarl, and Hmark about anything in general. His nose is generally stuck in his spellbook or in Dulcet's Thoery of Magic book, and he seems to be discussing things with his viper, Sliver. But he pokes his head up to smile at a comment, or make one of his own every now and then.
Zeph supremely fails his sense motive check (7) to not believe what Rollo said about wizards casting spells on gnomes, but Zeph does recognize the spell that Rollo casts (Spellcraft check =16) as Glibness, so Zeph searches through his book as to what that spell might do... nonetheless he is suspicious but believes Rollo wholeheartedly. "Well... research, yes, indeed. I shall do just that." Zeph says a bit nervously.
When the traveller shows up, Zeph will look him over thoroughly to see where the man may be from. (spot=13, grr)
After Hmark asks his question, Zeph will follow up with, "So... where ya heading?"
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Tuesday April 14th, 2009 2:26:57 PM
(ooc: would he be able to identify the spell? Consideiring the DC: would be 18 to identify (15+spell level). Also I would assume that the spells nature would require the masking of its casting. Just curious for future use.)
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday April 14th, 2009 5:55:36 PM
(OOC: Rollo- my bad. i assumed it was 10+spell level. Thats what i get for running on memory of rules rather than looking them up.=)
[b]Dathish[b] Tuesday April 14th, 2009 7:19:02 PM
Early in the morning as the first signs of sun begin to touch the earth Dathish gets up and walks to the top of a high hill he saw earler his wolf padding sleeply to his side the man spends almost an hour quitly meditateing communeing with nature and watching as the night slips into day and the world wakes, magicaly and physical attuneing himself to the wold he loves so much. Dathish spends the day helping the others and talking with his companions. keeping a watch for any dangers. As the stranger appears and the others offer greatings he dose as well but also looks to Mich seeing how his animal companion reacts, the wolf is often a better judge of character then he at first emperssion. After all theres a lot you can learn from a person by his scent. [i]With any luck this newcomer may bring knowledge of what lays befor us[i] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spells preared: 0:[i]Resistance,Detect Magic,Cure Minor Wounds, Purify Food And Drink.[i] 1:[i]Jump,Longstride,Cure Light Wounds[i] 2:[i] Delay Posion,Bull's Strength[i]
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] d20-1=7 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 7:27:22 PM
Feyjarl does not say anything to the stranger, feeling that he's been greeted sufficiently.
Rather than look at the man travelling, Feyjarl keeps his eyes around and about the place.
SPOT - 7 (ooc He totally misses the herd of elephants that walk right in front of the group)
Kiel d20+9=18 ; d3=3 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+1=15 ; Tuesday April 14th, 2009 8:42:10 PM
Says nothing to the stranger, letting the others do the introductions. Instead, Kiel keeps to the point of the group and looks out just in case for any signs of trouble.
Listen: 18 Search: 15 Spot: 18
DM Kathy Wednesday April 15th, 2009 12:15:54 AM
"I have heard much the same," the stranger replies to Hmark. If he is worried about such strange creatures, though, he does not show it.
"I am wandering," he tells Zeph. "Wherever my whim takes me. Just now, I fancy a journey across the Windbournes." He gives Zeph a suddenly piercing look. "What brings you this way, young adventurer?" he asks.
Neither Kiel nor Feyjarl spot anything untoward.
Selemar Wednesday April 15th, 2009 5:22:54 AM
"My whims run more towards song and wine. You are a bit more energetic perhaps."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] d20+5=20 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 9:26:28 AM
When Garret hears the stranger is wandering and is open to speaking, he trots over to him after first looking around the area. He says, "Hello there, fellow wanderer. I am called Garret, and I have been traveling and wandering for many years now. You must tell me, where it the most exciting place you have ever wandered?" He reaches in his pockets and pulls out a folded, drying leaf and continues, "And have you seen a leaf like this before? I found this on another mountain, and it is quite interesting, isn't it?"
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Spot: 20
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 15th, 2009 9:51:58 AM
Axara rolls her eyes as the group members start to engage the stranger. yeah we really need to waste more time before we get the dumb Job done.
She speeds up the pace of her horse and move to the front with Kiel and Feygarl.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Wednesday April 15th, 2009 10:24:00 AM
Rollo rides along, not wanting to interrupt the other conversations.
Hmark Wednesday April 15th, 2009 7:07:49 PM
Hmark's brown eyes flick over toward Garret in amusement as gnome's conversation bounces from one topic to another to another. He gives an apologetic shrug to the stranger.
"Why are we here?" he repeats, intercepting the question at Zeph. "Shoot, we're here to help make the place safe. Caught wind of a tale of a dragon terrorizing the locals, and we'd thought we'd help out."
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] d20-1=19 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 7:39:35 PM
Feyjarl continues to ignore the stranger, instead scanning the distance.
Seeing Axara ride towards Kiel, Feyjarl rides to the back to chat with Hmark.
Spot 19! Nat 20! Kind of.
Kiel d20+9=10 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+2=8 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 8:02:50 PM
Makes a short whistle sound to gain the attention of the others. When those who are lagging behind look up they see Kiel motioning to them to move out.
Then Kiel resumes his forward scouting. And following the map that everyone put together for the hills. Towards where the objective is.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+11=12 ; Wednesday April 15th, 2009 8:36:57 PM
Zeph kind of jumps at the stranger's piercing gaze. "Umm. Basically what Hmark said."
Then Zeph notices Kiel's gesture and turns to the man again. "You can walk with us if you would like and we can chat, but we cannot be held up. Everyone here has business to take care of- some have places to explore, riches to obtain, loves to conquer... demons to bury." Zeph says with a bit of a smile at "loves" and a bit of a frown at "demons".
(bluff = 12. natural 1! oh well, at least I rolled)
DM Kathy Thursday April 16th, 2009 12:54:33 AM
"I will gladly walk with you for a while," the stranger says, and begins walking in your direction, staying next to Zeph.
"Wine and song have their place," he says to Selemar.
"I can tell you the most interesting place I've ever been," he tells Garret, "and that is the Floating City." He examines the leaf, and shrugs. "It seems similar to a linden leaf, but larger," he says. "But I am no botanist."
"Keeping the area safe," he muses to Hmark and Zeph. "Out of the goodness of your hearts? Or are you, perhaps, hoping for a dragon hoard? I must tell you, I have not heard of any dragons in these parts."
Kiel d20+1=10 ; d20+2=21 ; d20+9=14 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=17 ; Thursday April 16th, 2009 5:44:48 AM
Continues his forward scouting. Stopping only when the lunch bell has been rung, then heads out after doing the same stuff.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 16th, 2009 8:59:51 AM
Axara's aggravation keeps increasing. She says nothing but under her super white pale skin, a tempest is brewest. Her deep blue eyes are burning in anger. "Are we going to pick up any stanger that strides along? We took the walking cow, now that Dathish guy (I need a nickname for him), tnow that guy. Pretty Boy and Farm Boy cannot keep their mouth shut. Simply unreal. Do they even know we have a Job to do? She will ride with Kiel at the top, in silence, upset that the horses have to slow down to keep up with the stranger.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Thursday April 16th, 2009 11:27:28 AM
Garret continues along with the stranger, oblivious to the others who are annoyed at the interruption. He asks the stranger more questions about places he has been and about the floating city.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Thursday April 16th, 2009 12:27:29 PM
Rollo rides along listening to the various conversations, but mostly enjoying the ride and the view.
Selemar Thursday April 16th, 2009 8:02:20 PM
Tries to relax, though having a stranger join them is somehat unnerving. hopefully, he's just looking for company through the hills...
Hmark d20=11 Thursday April 16th, 2009 9:06:56 PM
Hmark bobs his head in dutiful acceptance of Kiel's c'mon already wave. But as the stranger keeps pace, he's able to continue the banter.
"Out of the goodness of your hearts? Or are you, perhaps, hoping for a dragon hoard?" The brown haired lad breaks into a wide smile. "What, our kind hearts don't deserve a nice hoard?" he shoots back.
The smile fades as the stranger replies he's heard of no dragons hereabouts. "Well, we're here," he says. "So we might as well help with something. Have you heard of any other critter hereabouts?"
and then waits, hoping beyond hope the fellow might come right out and say 'wyvern'. [bluff 11]
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Thursday April 16th, 2009 10:57:24 PM
Zeph smiles at the ruse a bit. Why don't we just tell him we are hunting a wyvern? Well... on second thought, maybe he could be working for someone. Don't want to run into someone who is an agent of the same people Ruglio's group was. We better just keep him talking to avoid looking suspicious. Maybe we should change the subject? Zeph thinks to himself
"Well, riches and adventure may be why we are all together, but we each adventure to our own ends. Some may be here for monetary gains alone, while others may be trying to make their families happy, while still others might be looking to right wrongs of the past.... But yeah, any idea of where any dangerous monsters might be? Also, with all your questions, why don't you tell us where you are from, sir." Zeph says, with open honesty.
At the last remark, Sliver slides out from under Zeph's collar and flicks his tongue at the stranger, sizing him up. The black viper's skin reflects in the sun a bit and the red design on its back is visible.
Feyjarl Talvalin [AC:18 .. HP:31/31] d20-1=5 ; Thursday April 16th, 2009 11:13:49 PM
Feyjarl rides ahead by about 30 metres, keeping his own council and keeping an eye out for trouble. 'Blimey! Aren't we done with the whole 'getting involved with strangers' thing yet?' Then he remembers that he was in a similar situation when he joined... Similar ish.
A bird flies past him while he rides, spinning in the air and weaving about obviously having the time of his life, and Feyjarl's mind drifts back to the good times with Zhang - the birds swift but fluid movements reminding him of the beauty of Zhang's combat ability. He sighs aloud and glances behind him, 'I hope they get some decent information from him' He thinks, 'Strange how this single traveller didn't seem the least bit afraid of a well armed group of strangers riding up behind him, and even now seems very trusting, or maybe confident...'
Spot: 5 (OOC There goes that elephant again)
DM Kathy Friday April 17th, 2009 1:20:26 AM
You are on horseback, and the stranger is on foot. He has to walk briskly to keep pace with you, but he seems to be managing all right.
"Other critters..." he ponders Hmark's question. "I've heard rumors that there are ettins on the hunt. And there's supposed to be a wyvern nesting in the north Hills."
He listens carefully to Zeph's reply. "I, too, am interested in righting wrongs," he says, but does not elaborate. "I am from Huxwell, in New Elanna, originally," he adds. "But I have lived many places, and seen many things since I left there."
He walks a little more with you, but after about a half-hour he says, "It has been pleasant traveling with you, but I think now I must drop back and continue at my own pace. I would like a word with young Zeph, however, before I take my leave of you."
Selemar Friday April 17th, 2009 4:38:49 AM
"Farewell. May your whims lead you to places interesting and safe."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] Friday April 17th, 2009 8:07:59 AM
Garret saddens when the stranger stays he has to leave. "Well, good sir, it has been good talking to you. I hope you find many more interesting places in your travels."
When he mentions stepping back and talking with Zeph, Garret says, "I was about to ask for a break to get a drink and stretch my legs. Folks, mind if we stop up here a bit for a quick break?"
Hmark Friday April 17th, 2009 9:48:47 AM
With the stranger asking to talk to Zeph alone, Hmark's carefree banter evaporates, and his eyes narrow suspiciously. The brown haired man leans over to Zeph. "Up to you. Stay within fifteen feet of us and I can keep you covered."
Assuming Zeph is OK with the stranger's request, Hmark locks his gaze on Mr New Elenna, pulls out his bow, nocks and arrow and holds it (pointing toward the ground) in an easy and practiced manner.
"Can't be too careful, you know," he half apologizes to the man.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 17th, 2009 10:50:42 AM
Axara lets a sigh of relief when the stranger finally decides to stop slowing them down "Finally " she whispers..... Then she speeds up toward Feygarl "So you still think Zhang is the one?"
Dathish Friday April 17th, 2009 11:38:15 AM
After causally walking with the group and there new companion Dathish bids the stranger farewell. [i] A strange man why would he chose Zeph to speak to, "The Child" is obviously our spell caster perhaps he knows something we do not, Most likely its none of my business, still it is a cause for concern.[i] After the Stranger leaves he breaks the silence {b] Axara, as that man left I do believe I saw a positive emotion not regarding the night or yelling at those you love,the Wold must be coming to a end![b]
Dathish Friday April 17th, 2009 11:41:05 AM
PS: sory for no posts I just flew halfway across the country yesterday but the good news is now I can post daly with my OWN computer again.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday April 17th, 2009 1:28:50 PM
Zeph smiles when the stranger says "ettins" and "wyvern in the north hills." He gives Kiel and Axara a look of "see, it's not a bad thing to be friendly to strangers. We got information." And Zeph fully intends to say just that as the man departs, but then he makes the odd request to speak to him.
Zeph is a bit skeptical.
Anything he has to say to me he can say in front of my friends. Zeph thinks at first, but then decides it would be best to earn the man's trust to perhaps get more information for the group.
Zeph looks at Hmark's reaction and whispers, "Good idea. Can never be too careful... but I can take care of myself. You guys go ahead. I think I can get some more information out of him if he trusts us."
Zeph will hop down from his horse and let the group travel ahead of him so that they are out of earshot.
When the rest of the group cannot hear what Zeph and the man say, Zeph will say, [b]"So... whats up? I also resided in New Ellena for a while; in Plataeu City as a guard actually. Perhaps we know some of the same people?" Zeph says, trying to make small talk.
Sliver's tongue flicks even more at the man.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 17th, 2009 4:29:14 PM
Axara looks at Datish and gives the look of someone who is upset and angered at the comment. She stares at him silently, covers a little more her head with the wood and continues riding in silence, shaking her head. If you give them enough rope, they will tell you their nickname. This one is Dumbbell. So I have Pots, Pretty Boy, Brand, Farm Boy and now Dumbbell. What a group of hero! "
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Friday April 17th, 2009 7:18:14 PM
Rollo continues to ride along.
Dathish Friday April 17th, 2009 7:18:29 PM
As Zeph agrees Dathish whipsers to the man, be carfule friend. At Axaras look at his joke Dathish replys [b]Madam I apologize if I caused offence, I meant it merely in a effort to attempt "brake the ice" as your people say. I believe that if we are to conquer the dark forces that we may face we must bond, my people often use humor as a way of showing affection. if I caused any tension between us I greatly regret it. Whom you chose to be is your own choice, those that you are with is the choice of the gods, I felt them through my connection with nature drawing me to Decult and your compainons I did not ask questions I mearly trusted there judgement. Let us trust there judgment and learn to live with one each other for I doubt they would thrust are small group of heroes-to-be together unless they thought that we could learn to live with each other. [b] OOC:Heh, never played a wise character before. Hey Alain you misspelled Dash's name again!
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Saturday April 18th, 2009 12:05:57 AM
As Dathish tries to justify his attempt to break the ice, Axara just rolls her eyes and shakes her head and turns her head away from him. Damn worshipers! Can't they just leave me alone. Farm understood fast that he was better off staying away from me but Dumbbell still wants to make friend. I am not here to make friends. I am there for the Job.
Kiel Saturday April 18th, 2009 3:21:39 AM
Snickering to himself watching Axara treating the new guy with some discord. Then, with a brilliant idea forming in his brain he veers off the path into the woods and returns shortly. Riding up next to Axara he tucks a darkened flower into her hand. The pedals being a dark blue, almost black with a dark green foliage emanating off the stem. When her eyes meets his all Kiel says is: It is called Nightsbane. Can't for the life of me understand why, for it goes to sleep at night only to produce its plumage in the daytime.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Saturday April 18th, 2009 11:17:50 AM
Axara smiles at Kiel. "I guess that flower is the anti-me as I blossom at night and would like to hide in the day time. I like that. " She winks at Kiel and put the flower on top of her left ear "Does this match my outfit? It contrasts with my pale face, my red lips and my bright blue eyes.
Kiel Sunday April 19th, 2009 2:05:36 AM I think it blends in nicely.
DM Kathy Monday April 20th, 2009 12:10:36 AM
The stranger leads Zeph only a few paces away. He is still within plain sight (and bowshot) of the entire party, but he speaks low enough that only Zeph can hear. Zeph Highlight to display spoiler: { "I've travelled quite a bit in my day, and met many strangers," he begins. "I'm always on the lookout for those who are sympathetic." In a cupped palm, so that the others cannot see, he shows you a medalion of a black and red spider. "This is the holy symbol of Jancassis, Lady of Vengeance," he says. "I think you may have need of her guidance and support. If such is the case, present this at the Watchful Eye tavern in Rowena. There you will meet others of a similar bent." He hands over the holy symbol.}
You see the stranger hand Zeph something, then give you all a smiling nod of farewell before departing.
[OOC: Sorry for that little detour, but Zeph has a requirement for a prestige class he is going after. If anybody else has a similar need, be sure to let me know. :) ]
The remainder of the day is uneventful. You are in a particularly wild part of the Hills, and you see any number of birds and small animals around you. The weather is fair, although it is somewhat windy up here.
Your camp that night is pleasant and restful. As you are making your morning preparations, however, you hear the unmistakable sound of several large....somethings...heading in your direction.
Selemar Monday April 20th, 2009 1:09:59 AM
wakes up the bear and draws his bow. Sure, balls of fire and such are fun, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared
Kiel Monday April 20th, 2009 1:24:42 AM
Armors up. Readies his weapon just in case. Moves between the cleric/mage and the sound out of instinct. Then, says to Phoenix, protect the other animals. whereupon the faithful steed corrals the other animals together, then begins pacing back and forth between them and the sound of incoming creatures.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=24 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+9=24 ; Monday April 20th, 2009 3:38:30 AM
Zeph listens to the man and remembers back when he was a guardsman in Plateau City. There was a cult of Jancassis that preached every now and then about revenge. Zeph visited there every once and a while to listen to them and what they had to say. He did not like much of what they spoke of, but saw the power their god granted them and envied it.
Zeph thanks the man, "I appreciate this. If anyone could help me kill my enemies, it would probably be them. I would do anything to find those responsible for the atrocities of my past. Let evil kill evil and the innocent remain so. Zeph says, wondering how the man noticed his deepest desires.
If I have to sell my soul to become powerful enough to reap my revenge... then so be it. Zeph thinks as he looks at the amulet of the spider. He notices that the spider has the same color code as Sliver. An omen? Zeph thinks.
Zeph walks back to the group. "He gave me some advice for a career choice. Perhaps he knew me better than I knew him for some reason."
Then Zeph notices the noise that everyone is preparing for. He sees Kiel ready his weapon and does the same, drawing his bow. He allows the horse he has been riding, Shadow, to follow Phoenix.
"The traveler said Ettins right? If that sound is what I think it is, then combat may be unavoidable. It's best if I hide off the path a little ways to ensure surprise. My arrows strike best when the enemy is unaware. After I fire, I will try to flank with Kiel, Feyjarl, the bear, and anyone else in melee. If I can't get a flanking position, then I may need an Invisibility spell from you, Axara." Zeph says, knowing that his hand in magic is nothing compared to his skill at killing surprised enemies.
Then Zeph thinks about it again, "But then again, if combat can be avoided, then that is best - so words first? I'll be behind something ,within 30feet of them listening."
With that, Zeph moves off the path and tries to find some cover to hide behind, preferably a tree, bushes, fencing, anything. Then Zeph will try to peek in the distance at whatever could be approaching. Sliver whispers things in his ear. Yeah, Grease could make them fall, and Shield can keep me alive. I hate fighting big things, so hard to reach their organs with weapons. he thinks
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:20 HP:21/21] d20+16=28 ; Monday April 20th, 2009 9:16:50 AM
Garret speaks to Zeph, "Words first? How about we just plain out hide? We're here for wyverns, and I don't see any reason to start a fight with anything else." He unconsciously looks towards Axara as he continues, "But we can be ready in case something attacks us, but I don't think we need to fight if we don't have to." He quickly moves in the shadows of the trees and attempts to hide behind a few trees gathered together, with enough room to dash out, his sling at the ready.
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Hide: 28
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+4=9 ; Monday April 20th, 2009 10:38:57 AM
Hmark also heads into the brush, although he's obviously not very practiced at the whole hiding thing. The man is much more concerned about getting a good shot than getting out of sight.
He waits behind a tree for the expected ettins to emerge, bow in hand.
[Hide 9]
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Monday April 20th, 2009 10:44:40 AM
Rollo does not draw his weapon and waits patently for whatever is coming.
"I will talk to them. Stay prepared though."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Monday April 20th, 2009 12:10:51 PM
Axara smiles at Kiel comments and pulls out mirror. "It does blend nicely. Now if only if could be darker and stay up at night .....""
Axara looks at Zeph as he asks for one of her spells and shakes her head. "If you are going to hide, why would have make you invisible? The second you shoot your arrow, the spell dies. So if you are hidden, you can shoot them without me wasting a spell. Now if you want to be sneaky and properly use an invisibility spell, you should try to master rogue and assassin moves rather than trying to be a magician." Her disdain when she says the word 'magician' is quite obvious.
"I think that if it is Ettins we are about to face, discussions would be useless. But I don't like this fight first talk second approach. We should be ready to prepare to defend ourselves but should not constantly attacking the others first.
She looks at Rollo "Try diplomacy gnome, but do us a favor, we are not in the fey realm, so keep it simple!"
Having said that, she utter a few words and disappears. Kiel hears the following words in his ears "Don't you go die on me hero! and feels a kiss on his cheek.
The sorceress is now invisible but perceptive trackers could see the brushes move to the side.
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Monday April 20th, 2009 2:04:53 PM
Zeph shakes his head at Axara, as she clearly does not understand him. Did I not say that I will try and get a flanking position in MELEE after I fire? Does she not understand the value of going invisible while in a fight? No rogue, to my knowledge can hide while in combat with a person. I did NOT say cast invisibility on me NOW, i said while I was in melee... bah Zeph thinks
Dathish d20+4=5 ; d20+10=17 ; Monday April 20th, 2009 3:23:47 PM
spot 5 to see the spider amulet given to him by the man at the look on Zephs face as he returns he comments Be carful Zeph whatever that man has to offer think about what it may cost you At the sound of the creatures a Large sword and sheild are in his hands in an instance, his wolf alert as well and ready at his side. at Zephs plan he nodds his agreement when rollo offers his plan to talk he says to the gnome I do not think it wise Rollo, but if you beleve that it is what you should do I will stand beside you and protect you from harm As he moves to the gnome he gestures for Mich to go hide in the woods with the others and wait to attack. (Handle animale 17) sad to part with his master the wolf trusts his leaders judgment and dose as Dathish commands. In the time remaining Dathish will cast Bulls strength and barkskin if he has time, in that order
Dathish Monday April 20th, 2009 3:35:00 PM
after a few seconds of waiting Dathish whispers to rollo I shure hope you can pull this off. and then turning to him with a worryed look on his face as the sounds grow nearer Do you even speak giant?
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Monday April 20th, 2009 5:18:28 PM "Either they will listen, or they will not. We should give them the option. And yes I do speak giant, the question is do they.
Rollo's armor shifts appearance into a set of plain blue robes, and a fashionable hat made from a sauce pan.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Monday April 20th, 2009 7:36:55 PM
Stands behind Rollo.
"If they appear unilling to talk, I'll try to slow them down. Be careful of the ground between those trees" indicates two trees at the edge of camp "It may trap you."
readies an action to cast entangle should anything big come charging in without slowing down
Dathish Monday April 20th, 2009 8:42:30 PM
Wareingly watching the place where the sounds are comeing from Dathish says behind his shoulder Good thinking friend I was thinking the same thing, I have the spell prepared aswell, If it looks like they may break free I will call what plants I can to aid in there entrappment
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 Monday April 20th, 2009 9:56:55 PM
Before leaving Dathish, Rollo, and Selemar, Zeph will wait to see what everyone has to say.
"Heh, Entangle eh? Good idea. Well, I will throw my Grease spell into the mix to make it virtually impossible for them to reach yall in melee. Then we can just hit them with ranged attacks until they stop... of course that is IF we must fight... if only we had a Fireball or two"
With that, Zeph will go hide as previously stated. He will try to stay within 30feet (sneak attack distance) of any enemy they may face so that his first attack is a good one.
Dathish Monday April 20th, 2009 10:32:27 PM
OOC:wouldn't grease make it easer to get out of entangle?
DM Kathy d20+5=12 ; d20+5=24 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+5=18 ; d8+6=11 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 12:42:01 AM
Hearing the creatures approach, you make your preparations. Unfortunately, there isn't much cover up here. The hills are covered with waving grasses that reach to about knee-high. Scrubby, scattered bushes won't hide anything much bigger than a cat. Your campsite is tucked into the hollow of a hill; it is from the other side of the hill that you hear the creatures approach.
Zeph manages to find some cover by scrambling down into a ditchlike hollow. He can really only acheive cover here by lying flat, but when he does so, the rising ground blocks him from view.
Hmark and Dash take cover in a similar hollow with varying degrees of success. Axara makes herself invisible as Kiel and Selemar ready for battle.
When the three creatures appear over the hill, they are indeed ettins. Rollo moves forward to try to talk with them, but his only reply is a giant-sized javelin that thumps into the ground in front of him. Another javelin, aimed at Selemar, is thrown with more accuracy; Selemar is hit for 9 damage. A third javelin flies at Kiel, hitting for 11 damage.
[Combat map is linked from our Woldipedia site, which is linked from this page.]
Dathish Tuesday April 21st, 2009 2:48:11 AM
No Time for a post but one thing, Dash wasn't hideing he was next to rollo covering him, I just sent Mich to hide with the others.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+9=14 ; d4=1 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 8:43:56 AM
Garret winds up and lets a rock fly from his sling towards Ettin #2. He looks around for Axara and braces himself for her to start berating the group.
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Nice dice. 14 to hit, 1 damage!
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+10=20 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+2=10 ; d8+2=8 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 9:20:57 AM
Hmark's response to the attack is immediate, as two arrows whistle from the depression.
[Attack Ettin 1 Hit ac 20 for 10 hp damage Hit ac 21 for 8 hp damage]
The young archer then takes a step away from the approaching giants. [5' step back to B11]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Tuesday April 21st, 2009 9:21:15 AM
Axara looks at the three double headed gigantic monstrosities in front of the group. so this is what ettins look like! I wonder what do they do when each head wants to do different things
She sees the javelins fly and she cringes when she sees Kiel being hit then she remembers that he is way sturdier than her. Time to go work She moves to her left and up north within 45 feet of the closest ettin. She pulls out a red piece of cloth utter a few magic words. A swarm of spiders will appear at the beginning of next round on top of the nearest ettin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OOC: Post for player eyes -- character have no idea where she is or what she is planning on doing.
To help the DM -- spell and creature info Summon Swarm Casting Time: 1 round Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels) = 45 feet Effect: One swarm of bats, rats, or spiders Duration: Concentration + 2 rounds Saving Throw: None Spell Resistance: No You summon a swarm of bats, rats, or spiders (your choice), which attacks all other creatures within its area. (You may summon the swarm so that it shares the area of other creatures.) If no living creatures are within its area, the swarm attacks or pursues the nearest creature as best it can. The caster has no control over its target or direction of travel.
Spider Swarm: Hit Dice: 2d8 (9 hp) Initiative: +3 Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares), climb 20 ft. Armor Class: 17 (+4 size, +3 Dex), touch 17, flat-footed 14 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/-- Attack: Swarm (1d6 plus poison) Full Attack: Swarm (1d6 plus poison) Space/Reach: 10 ft./0 ft. Special Attacks: Distraction, poison
Distraction: Any living creature that begins its turn with a spider swarm in its space must succeed on a DC 11 Fortitude save or be nauseated for 1 round. The save DC is Constitution-based.
Poison: Injury, Fortitude DC 11, initial and secondary damage 1d3 Str. The save DC is Constitution-based.
COMBAT In order to attack, a single swarm moves into opponents' spaces, which provokes an attack of opportunity. It can occupy the same space as a creature of any size, since it crawls all over its prey, but remains a creature with a 10-foot space. Swarms never make attacks of opportunity, but they can provoke attacks of opportunity.
Unlike other creatures with a 10-foot space, a swarm is shapeable. It can occupy any four contiguous squares, and it can squeeze through any space large enough to contain one of its component creatures.
Vulnerabilities of Swarms Swarms are extremely difficult to fight with physical attacks. However, they have a few special vulnerabilities, as follows:
A lit torch swung as an improvised weapon deals 1d3 points of fire damage per hit.
A weapon with a special ability such as flaming or frost deals its full energy damage with each hit, even if the weapon's normal damage can't affect the swarm.
A lit lantern can be used as a thrown weapon, dealing 1d4 points of fire damage to all creatures in squares adjacent to where it breaks.
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:42/42] Shield of Faith Tuesday April 21st, 2009 12:43:09 PM
Rollo shouts in giant Highlight to display spoiler: {"Manners please, you do not need to act like savages"}
"Eberyon shield me." casting Shield of Faith
Rollo shouts again in giant, Highlight to display spoiler: { If you do not cease this attack I will be forced to fight you.}
Zeph AC19 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=22 ; d8+2=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 1:23:33 PM
(OOC: Kathy- Hmark and Garret said they were hiding, Dash said he was standing with Rollo.)
Zeph will inch himself forward until he gets within 30" of Ettin number 3 (which is only a 5foot hop). He is moving in the grass on his stomach, looking like a lion about to pounce on prey. It actually looks rather silly... or it would if the Ettins could see him (could I use the rolls from before? Since its the same hide attempt really. hide=24. Move silent=23). He has his arrow in his mouth and his bow in his hand as he crawls forward.
Once he is within 30feet of Ettin #3, Zeph will look to see where he should shoot to hit vital organs. Only got one shot at this. Once they notice me, they will be able to defend themselves. I wonder if their anatomy is about the same as a man's even though they have two heads. Zeph thinks as he slowly notches his bow.
Then, suddenly, after sliding to square Q-10, Zeph raises to his knees and notches his arrow, pulls it back and lets it fly at Ettin #3, aimed for its abdomen (Hit AC22. Flatfoot if their spot doesn't beat my hide. Damage total =14)
After Zeph's arrow goes, he knows he is seen by everything on the battlefield. His next action depends on the Ettin's weapons they have drawn. If the Ettins still have Javelins, then Zeph will casually drop back on the ground to make it harder to be hit by a ranged weapon. If they have melee weapons at the ready, Zeph will use his move action to draw his Rapier.
Free Action: 5-foot hop to square Q-10 Standard Action: shoot Ettin 3 from 30" away. hit AC 22, flat-footed unless they noticed me. Damage=14. Move Action: Draw Rapier or drop back to ground, depending on what the Ettins are wielding. If they have both... Zeph will draw his Rapier.
Dathish Tuesday April 21st, 2009 3:07:07 PM
Dathish moves like lighting getting rushing between the 2 headed giants and the others as quickly as he can (h10) He the gestures wild with his arms drawing in power from the plants around him with a primaly yell he clashes his arms together releseing the spell. As he dose the tall grass around the three giants springs to life twineing itself around the leggs and arms of the massive giants growing at incredible speeds. Cast entagle on L 3 .......................................................... Spell info Entangle Transmutation Level: Drd 1, Plant 1, Rgr 1 Components: V, S, DF Casting time: 1 standard action Range: Long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level) Area: Plants in a 40-ft.-radius spread Duration: 1 min./level (D) Saving Throw: Reflex partial; see text Spell Resistance: No
Grasses, weeds, bushes, and even trees wrap, twist, and entwine about creatures in the area or those that enter the area, holding them fast and causing them to become entangled. The creature can break free and move half its normal speed by using a full-round action to make a DC 20 Strength check or a DC 20 Escape Artist check. A creature that succeeds on a Reflex save is not entangled but can still move at only half speed through the area. Each round on your turn, the plants once again attempt to entangle all creatures that have avoided or escaped entanglement.
Note: The effects of the spell may be altered somewhat, based on the nature of the entangling plants.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Tuesday April 21st, 2009 4:11:21 PM
OOC to Kathy: Did Dathish entangle spell caught the invisible Axara? Not that it would matter from a roll point of view but it could be fun from a role point of view.
Kiel ac18,hp40/42 d8=8 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 8:07:04 PM
Kiel seems to glow for a brief minute, gently touching his cheek.
After pulling out the javelin from his side, Kiel retrieves a vial. Popping the cork on the bottle he imbibes the foul tasting liquid, restoring some of his lost health.
Then, moving forward to r7, Kiel readies himself for the creatures next move.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] 3d6=10 ; 2d8=2 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+9=11 ; Tuesday April 21st, 2009 9:25:44 PM
OOC; Did the entangle get cast? If so it's a reflex save at DC 15 to avoid getting entangled. As a full round action, one can make a Strength check or Escape Artist Check (DC20) to move at half speed.
Selemar looks rather surprised. He's not often struck and doesn't like it much. He's filled itht he sort of anger that can only be appeased by calling lightning from the sky and destroying a foe. Luckily for him, he has call lightning prepared. Not so lucky for the ettins.
He'll hit the one who hit him with the spear for 10 (reflex save 17 for half).
Shun (ac 16 hp 30/30) isn't happy about any of this. There are big things yelling and making noise, and the elf ho provides food is hurt, he charges the first ettin with mauling on his mind, easily avoiding the entangle (and wasting a natural 20 in the process) and then miss his claw attackHe greatly disapproves of the lightning
DM Kathy d20+10=20 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+7=12 ; 2d6+6=17 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+2=7 ; d20+5=11 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 12:12:45 AM Garret slings a stone at one of the monsters, but misses.
Hmark fires two shots at the closest ettin, which hit with a satisfying thunk-thunk! The ettin bellows in pain.
Nobody can see Axara, but you hear her voice doing some kind of incantation. Whatever she cast doesn't seem to work, however. Anyway, nothing happens.
Rollo calls out to the ettins, and to Ebyron. A faint nimbus glows around him, then vanishes.
Zeph inches forward and shoots from his hidden position. The ettin, completely unaware of his presence, takes the arrow square in the gut with an audible "oof!"
Dash casts a spell, and the tough hillside grasses begin to twine and grow about the ettins.
Kiel[b] drinks a potion and moves closer to the action. [OOC: I assume you're avoiding the Entangle, so you didn't have quite enough movement to get to R-7. The closest I could get you was P-8.]
[b]Selemar calls down lightning on the ettin who hit him; Shun charges the one that Hmark is using as a pincushion. [Shun is still Medium at this level, correct?]
Ettin 1 fails its Reflex save against the Entangle, but it has a foe right in front of it. Two morningstars smash down at Shun, one of which hits for 17 points of damage.
Ettin 2 makes its Reflex save against the Entangle, but fails miserably against the lightning. It moves as quickly as it can toward the edge of the effect, but doesn't quite make it out. [Double move.]
Ettin 3 fails its Reflex save against the Entangle, so it decides to throw another javelin. It whizzes past Kiel to embed itself in the ground.
Ettin 1: Entangled, -18 hit points Ettin 2: not entangled (but still in Entangle area), -10 hit points Ettin 3: Entangled, -14 hit points
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+11=25 ; d20+11=19 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=9 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 8:24:35 AM
Hmark winces as he sees Selemar's bear get pummelled, but its the sight of the other two headed giant barrelling toward him that elicits a breathy "uh oh" from the lad.
The archer decides now would be a very good time to change targets, and sends two arrow whistling toward the emerging ettin.
Then, he backs up.
[Attack ettin 2 using Point Blank Shot Hit ac25 for 10 hp damage Hit ac19 for 9 hp damage Move 5' step to B12]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 8:40:43 AM
Axara is nowhere be to seen or heard. A spider swarm shows up on top of the second ettin.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Axara will not move and maintain concentration}
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+9=16 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 9:05:19 AM
Seeing that one of the Ettins is still moving freely, Garret moves to his right to get a clear shot at the beast. He stumbles a little as he flings the rock at the monster.
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Attack: 16 Damage: 2
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:42/42] Shield of Faith d20+4=17 ; d3=3 ; d20+4=7 ; d20-1=13 ; d4+2=4 ; d4+2=6 ; d6+1=7 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 10:56:59 AM
Rollo sees the bear taking a beating."Zimmerbool, deep warden of the rocklorn antichamber, aid us in our battle."
A badger the size of a small horse tears through the ground in front of the Ettin and strikes.
The Dire badger attacks Ettin #2 with the ultimate attack claw, claw, bite!
(To hit(dmg) rolls: 17(4), 7(6), 13(7)) (d3 was an accident)
Dathish [HP51/43) AC:20 (16 with charge and rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage d20+15=17 ; d10+10=15 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 2:46:39 PM Well That worked well, but I dont know how long it will last against these giants Quickly moveing the over the grass the barbain charges forward at the third ettin with a Primal yell in druidic. Highlight to display spoiler: {You Shall Be Brought Down to The Earth Creature Of The Dark!} (double move because of charge) the druid Jumps at the end of the charge his blade aiming foor the giants chest. (To hit 17, Dammage 15) OOC: Damn I rolled a two on my first attack
Dathish [HP51/43) AC:20 (16 with charge and rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 2:52:40 PM
Ow Forgot to spellcheck that, alot of typos (I type fast)
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:42/42] Shield of Faith Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 3:04:36 PM
(ooc: Just curious Dath, when did you cast Barkskin, and bull strength?)
Kiel ac18,hp40/42 d20+9=14 ; d8+6=8 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 3:29:49 PM
Kiel moves to s5, making sure to stay out of the entangled area, and then reaches out to swipe at the Ettin with the magic end of his two-bladed sword.
Also, am directing my dodge feat to this Ettin, upping his ac to 19.
Swinging at the Ettin, and am pretty sure it's a miss, only rolling a 14. But in case I am wrong, here is the damage roll. 8 points.
(need clarification. are Ettins considered giantkin?)
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 HeroesLoot3 d100=32 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+2=5 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 3:45:20 PM
Before he moves, Zeph casts the spell Shield on himself. He moves his hands and speaks a few arcane words. A translucent black rectangle, approximately 5feet by 3feet appears and floats around him. (Spell Failure from armor=10%. Got 32, I'm good.) His AC raises to 22 for 1minute (which is like 10 or so rounds?I'm really not sure).
Zeph moves forward, to Kiel he says, "It may be a good idea to lure him out of the vines so we can flank him without being impeded... well, I guess I'll volunteer to traverse the vines." Zeph says, wishing he woulda said that before Kiel moved into position.
Then Zeph moves to square P-5 with his Rapier drawn. He enters the grasping vines extremely carefully, tiptoeing his way while still trying to keep an eye on the Ettin. (Reflex save = 22. So I can move at 1/2 speed without any escape artist check right? I did an escape artist check of 23 just in case.)
(1d8+2 was mistake. I was gonna actually try to shoot him and wait for the giant to exit the mines... but I posted too late to tell Kiel my plan and I doubt the thing would exit melee with him to chase me. Also, Ettins only get one AOO per round right?)
Dathish [HP51/43) AC:20 (16 with charge and rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 4:02:23 PM
Befor the giants came when I was standeing by you "In the time remaining Dathish will cast Bulls strength and barkskin if he has time, in that order" Kathy didn't say that I wasn't able to cast them in time so I assumed I got them both out befor the ettins attacked.
Dathish Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 4:04:26 PM
Hears the Ref DC if anyone needs it:14
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:42/42] Shield of Faith Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 4:11:18 PM
(ooc: there size/type is Large Giant. An very nice redundancy.)
Mich (Dathish's Wolf) AC19 HP:32 Barkskin, Bulls strength d20+12=31 ; d6+4=9 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 4:16:44 PM
After hideing while his master cast the spell Mich takes Dathish's battle cry as permission to go into combat and charges the same target as his master, trying to flank the giant (I assumed he was my Hmark) The Lengthy Wolf Leaps onto the giants Back ripping out a decent chunk of flesh. (to hit 31, Dammage 9) Why Dathish always pick fight with big things? Dosn't he know when to hid from big creatures? Maybe new two-leg packmates want to fight big things, Dathish always pick odd packmates. OOC:sory for the late roll I forgot about Mich
DM Kathy d6=5 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+7=12 ; 2d6+6=13 ; d20+2=22 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+12=28 ; 2d6+6=12 ; d20+12=29 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 11:38:37 PM Hmark fires two shots at the un-entangled ettin. Only one of them hits, and the giant does not seem noticably injured.
A swarm of spiders appears from nowhere, and begin crawling all over that same ettin.
Garret moves over to take a shot at that same ettin, but misses.
Rollo casts a spell [OOC: Summon spells are full-round spells. The badger will show up at the beginning of your next turn.]
Dash moves forward. [OOC: Charge requires a straight line. To charge the third ettin, you would have to cross the Entangle area, which would require a Reflex save. If you want to move to the third ettin and go around the Entangle, you could take a double move, but you would not be able to attack. Or, you could charge Ettin 2. Please let me know which you would prefer, and I will apply it retroactively, to you and your animal companion.]
Kiel moves up to Ettin 3 and attacks, but is unable to penetrate the creature's armor. [OOC: Ettins are Giants.]
Zeph casts a spell and moves forward. [OOC: a minute is 10 rounds. Also, since movement is halved in the Entangle, I couldn't figure out how to get you to P5. Finally, ettins who threw spears last round, and are therefore not holding melee weapons, get zero attacks of opportunity. Yes, I'm a stickler. :)]
Ettin 1, still entangled, still has a target in front of him. He attacks Shun, hitting once for 13 damage.
Ettin 2 manages to save yet again from the Entangle. He also saves against the swarm's Distraction effect and poison. He moves up to Rollo [provoking an Attack of Opportunity from Shun], pulling out his morningstar as he goes. He attacks the gnome, hitting for 12 damage.
Ettin 3 draws his morningstars and attacks Kiel, hitting for 13 damage.
Ettin 1: Entangled, -18 hit points Ettin 2: -25 hit points Ettin 3: Entangled, -14 hit points
Mich (Dathish's Wolf) AC19 HP:32 Barkskin, Bulls strength Wednesday April 22nd, 2009 11:48:00 PM
I only move at half speed if I they try and entangle me and I Make my ref save. " Each round on your turn, the plants once again attempt to entangle all creatures that have avoided or escaped entanglement." On my round, so if it happends before or after I take actions it dosn't reach up to entangle me yet.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] 3d6=6 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 1:19:50 AM
He dropped my bear! Shun is unconscious. Bring back the wolf!
Selemar is enraged, which is not a common sight. he attempts to fry the one that hit Shun, but manages a slight scorching
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] Thursday April 23rd, 2009 1:20:59 AM
Oh, he'll begin moving towards the bear after calling down more lightning. he needs healing
Kiel ac18,hp27/42 d20+9=16 ; d3=2 ; d20+9=21 ; d20+6=25 ; d8+6=7 ; d8+3=7 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 2:26:24 AM
Bleeding from a couple deep wounds, Kiel continues to attack the foe in front of him. Albeit favoring his left side with each attack. Twirling his sword like a baton, spinning the blades faster and faster, Kiel lashes out at precisely the right time, striking out at the Ettin twice. 1st attack hit ac16 for 7, 2nd attack hit ac21 for 7.
(disregard the d3 and d20+6 roll)
*attack rolls include flanking bonus and damage rolls include bonus due to favored enemy: giantkin*
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 d20+6=20 ; d20+11=14 ; d20+7=8 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 2:26:43 AM
(OOC: Kathy, I apologize if I tell you to move me to a square I can't reach. I always count my movements but I often forget what a diagonal square counts for. Isn't it like it counts for 10feet of movement every other diagonal you move? I also thought that Moving INTO entangle is only 5foot, but moving out of an entangled square into another entangled square would be 10foot. Either way it doesn't matter, the spot you put me in is just fine. I would rather you be a stickler and correct me then let something I did wrong go unnoticed. =)
Zeph takes a 5-foot hop to square P-4. As he goes, he takes little nicks at the Ettin's feet, hoping to make him step the wrong way (Feint bluff check=14, bleh). He dodges the Entangling vines supremely (Reflex save=20)
He shouts, "Hey, Kiel, flanking time?" hoping that the two heads don't allow them to pay extra good attention to two enemies.
Then, as Zeph enters square P-4 he tries to take a stab at the Ettin's gut, but his Rapier bounces off the giant's gray hide, the Rapier reverberating in his hand violently- kind of like hitting a 90mph fast ball with an aluminum bat... and trying to bunt it.
Free Action: 5-foot hop to square P-4 Move-Equivalent: Feint check =14 Standard: Attack Hit AC 8 (or 10, depending if Kiel flanks with me... either way it misses. NATURAL 1... does something bad happen to me?)
As Zeph's hand shakes from the impact, Sliver tries to escape Zeph's collar to take a bite at the Ettin's feet. Zeph quickly puts a stop to that by swatting Sliver with his buckler arm. "Oh no you don't. You are much more valuable alive." Zeph also notices a similar small black floating disk surrounding Sliver... as per the Share Spell feat that comes with owning a familiar.
(OOC: I thought, since I rolled a nat 1 anyways, to take as much away from my attack roll and add it to my AC... but that would be unfair. I should declare that and factor it into my roll before i hit the button.)
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 Thursday April 23rd, 2009 2:29:56 AM
(OOC: Kiel. You may want to state that you take a 5-foot hop to square S-4. Just in case.=) WOw. I posted 19seconds after you!!)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 23rd, 2009 8:00:16 AM
Axara is nowwhere to be seen nor heard.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Axara movesto B8 (6 squares) she maintains concentration on the swarm to keep it alive. If the swarm attack the group members, she will let the spell go, keeping it alive for another 2 rounds.}
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=14 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 8:09:25 AM
"Geez," Hmark mutters in annoyance as his second arrow bounces off the ettin's armor. "These things are hard to bring down." The man keeps firing away, but the sudden appearance of a mess of spiders all over his target is so startling that the archer actually misses!
[Atk Ettin 2 hit ac17 and ac14 - miss and miss]
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:42/42] Shield of Faith d20+4=14 ; d4+2=5 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 12:01:19 PM
(ooc: Was confused because summon monster stats "It appears where you designate and acts immediately,...". If that is your ruling though I'll abide. If this is the case when do I determine where it arrives?)
Rollo jumps back at the impact(5 foot step to G12), of the giants attack. "Time out!"
Zimmerbool, the Celestial Dire Badger, chases after the Ettin and attacks. (Moves to E8, Hit(DMG) 14(15) )
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:30/42] Shield of Faith Thursday April 23rd, 2009 12:02:26 PM
(forgot to change hit points)
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:30/42] Shield of Faith Sanctuary Thursday April 23rd, 2009 12:03:07 PM
(and add the new spell)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+9=25 ; d4=2 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 1:35:16 PM
Garret grabs another rock and slings it at one of the heads of the Ettin. He smiles when it makes a solid "thumk" against the skull of the monster.
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Attack: 25 Damage: 2
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 Thursday April 23rd, 2009 2:39:43 PM
(OOC: Hey. Here's a funny question. Would the class ability "Evasion" make it so that I don't move at 1/2 speed when I succeed on the Reflex save?? I don't think it does... but its a funny thought.
On a side note. I think I found our weakness. Here we are fighting mobs that are the standard "brute" type. Low reflex/will saves and low touch AC with high attack bonus. Most groups are great at killing these types of monsters, but I predict this will be a close fight for us for some reason. Maybe we would fair better against some casters? Just some OOC thoughts that go through my head.)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 23rd, 2009 6:26:34 PM
(OOC: Addison, part of the problem is that the group spellcaster is not efficiently build and not oriented toward combat. For example, the invisibility spell was added because she wants to disappear often and wants privacy. A more potent spell would have help the group better but would not have made sense for her.))
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 Thursday April 23rd, 2009 6:42:43 PM
(OOC: Sorry to boggle the board with OOC talk.
Well, Alain. I'm not blaming anyone in particular. Actually, I like your character and I admire you for going the way you did with her. If anything, I may be to blame. Heck, you said something like it yourself- I'm a multiclassed mongrel! Its just an observation I was making about this particular fight. I really support everyone's decisions equally.)
Dathish [HP51/43) AC:20 (16 with charge and rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage d20+15=35 ; d20+15=20 ; d10+10=11 ; d20+8=9 ; d6+4=8 ; Thursday April 23rd, 2009 10:19:04 PM
after being deflected by the ettin Dathish gives out a yell and slashes his blade across the ettins leg try to sever the tendonds. ( called shot going to try and cut his leg in half or at least mame it. nat 20, and a 20 to convert to crit, 11 dammage 22 if converts) If the giant starts to go down mich will leap apon the giant going for its throught. Mich's attack 9(NA if it coup though) 8 dammage Sory if its fragmented. if my reasoning with the entangle didn't count just have me had double moved to get to the third ettin.
Kiel ac18,hp27/42 Friday April 24th, 2009 1:31:50 AM Everyone focus on the same target. They are snared so would be easier to focus on one target rather than trying to pull all 3 down seperately. Lets work together!
DM Kathy d6=2 ; d20+12=28 ; 2d6+6=16 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=10 ; d3=1 ; d20+12=27 ; d20+12=30 ; 2d6+6=15 ; 2d6+6=14 ; d20+12=32 ; d20+12=20 ; 4d6+12=23 ; d20+7=16 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 2:23:43 AM
[OOC Clarification: If you begin your turn in the Entangle, you need to make a Reflex save. If you fail the save, you are entangled and cannot move without first getting free.]
[OOC Reminder: If you score a critical hit, roll your additional die or dice. Do not roll a single die and multiply the result.]
[OOC Clarification: 5-foot steps are only possible in normal terrain. When speed is slowed, a single square is 10 feet of movement and is therefore not a 5-foot step. Such a move is subject to attacks of opportunity.]
Valiant Shun falls unconscious, and an enraged Selemar retaliates with more lightning. He begins to move toward his companion. [OOC: I moved you assuming you wanted to stay out of the Entangle and Ettin 2's reach.]
Kiel continues pressing his foe, slashing the giant once.
Zeph feints his giant superbly, but alas the follow-up attack misses its mark. [OOC: Since there are no 5-foot steps in the Entangle, you didn't have enough actions left to move (feint+attack)]
The swarm apparantly decides it likes the taste of ettin better than the taste of unconscious bear, because it follows Ettin 2.
Hmark fires two more arrows, but is unable to conntect.
Rollo steps back and casts a spell. Unfortunately, he is still in the ettin's reach (10-foot reach), so the ettin takes an attack of opportunity as the spell is being cast. It hits for 16 points of damage. Rollo, please make a Concentration check, DC 26, to cast your Sanctuary spell. [OOC: with summoning spells, you can determine where the critter shows up when it actually shows up; you don't need to specify it initially. Also, I put your badger in D-7 to avoid the swarm.]
Garret clonks one of Ettin 2's heads with his sling.
Dash steps up to Ettin 2 [right? I wasn't sure which one you meant], and slashes a vicious wound in its leg. [OOC: Called shots are an optional rule, which we are not using.]
Ettin 1, not really interested in fighting an unconscious bear, begins trying to free himself from the Entangle. With a mighty pull of his massive thews, he tears himself free and tromps out of the spell's area.
Ettin 2 does not succumb to the swarm's distraction effect, but does succumb to the poison. A little of his strength leaves him. He steps out of the swarm (5-foot step), and swings his maces at Dash/[b]. He lands two solid blows; one for 15 damage and one for 14 damage.
Ettin 3 continues working on [b]Kiel, landing a critical blow! Kiel is rocked for 23 points of damage! Fortunately, his follow-up misses.
Ettin 1: -18 hit points Ettin 2: -57 hit points, looking seriously hurt Ettin 3: Entangled, -21 hit points
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:30/42] Shield of Faith d20+4=18 ; d20-1=3 ; d20+4=5 ; d4+2=4 ; d6+1=5 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 2:38:58 AM
(catch up from last round first: Badger will do a full attack being able to appear next to the Ettin; to hit(dmg): 18(4), 3(5))
(concentration: 5 spell fizzles)
Kiel ac23,hp4/42, Total Defensive Friday April 24th, 2009 2:40:19 AM Oooooof exclaims Kiel after the Ettin's brutal attack. With blood pouring from multiple wounds, ruining his vision somewhat, making his footing slippery due to the large pooling of his own lifeblood on the ground, Kiel decides the best offense is a better defense and begins twirling his weapon in a defensive posture, taking a step backwards while doing so. (5 foot step, going total defensive +4 to ac and applying dodge to Ettin #3)
Someone be sure to take care of Phoenix after I am gone. No farm work for him!
Kiel ac23,hp4/42, Total Defensive Friday April 24th, 2009 3:07:24 AM
how do i do the link again for my c-sheet based on this docs link http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddpfcmnm_1f4p89vdn&hl=en ?
Got your back, BigTim. :) Link added by MikeK
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture d100=80 ; 3d4+3=11 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 8:10:19 AM
Axara gasps as she sees the ettin cut deep inside Kiel's flesh. Nothing else matters to her. She needs to save Kiel. At any cost. She yells back at Kiel "You are not dying on me today hero! Today is not the day. The tone of her voice is quite broken.
Still invisible, she yells at Dathish "Kill your stupid spell, it hurt our maneuvers way more that the 2 headed monsters "
Finally she appears out og nowehere (located on C3) as 3 enery darts leaves hands and go burn the ettin hurting Kiel. If the heroes were not in the middle of a battle, one would have notice that her make-up is showing sign of very recent and fresh tears.
(Spell Failure: 10% - 1d100 = 80 - success) (Damages from Magic Missiles: 3d4+3 = 11) (swarm will disappear at the end of next round)
Spell Left: 0 6/6- 1 6/7 2 3/5
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+11=17 ; d20+11=27 ; d8+3=11 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 8:53:30 AM
Shouts of pain and screams of rage echo across the battlefield. Hmark shuts it out, concentrating on the hulking ettin nearly on top of him. Arrows continue to fly from Red at the now seriously wounded giant.
"Go down, blast you!" Hmark yells at the creature.
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[Attack Ettin 2 atk 1 - ac17 - miss atk 2 hits ac 27 for 11 hp damage]
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] 2d6=6 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 9:10:16 AM
"Finish the hurt one. I'll take care of the next one!"
Casts flaming sphere on Ettin 1 for 6 hp (reflex save 16 for half)
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith 2d8+5=11 ; d20+2=3 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 10:41:44 AM
(ooc: I think one of the issues is that we are group of 7 averaging level 4 taking on 3 CR 6 blunt force trama types, that's not factoring multiclassing. Personally I love this type of challenge. I say now right before the Ettin squishes me into oblivion.)
Rollo takes another 5 foot step to I12, finally out of reach of the giant he calls on Eberyon's healing power.
Trading Hold Person for Cure Moderate Wounds and heals himself for 11.
The badger steps up(D9) and slashes at the Ettin with his claws and whiffs. (To hit: 3)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday April 24th, 2009 11:10:15 AM
(OOC: Personally, I like it that we have to sweat for our character life an might lose one or two. I felt that the battle were too inbalanced before. We are also closer to 5 than 4 in party level. Another issue is that one of her fighter (FEygrl) went MIA during the fight. This is fun!!!!)
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 d20+7=17 ; d20+6=18 ; d100=41 ; d20+11=31 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 2:40:25 PM
When Zeph sees the Ettin's morning star crash down on Kiel and hears the sound of bones snapping, Zeph gasps.
No, no, no, no, no. Not going to happen. One more hit and Kiel's a gonner. The Ettin can't attack if its on the ground can it? Zeph thinks as he pulls a bit of fried pig's ear out of his spell component pouch. Zeph keeps his attention focused on the Ettin's movements so it can't squeeze in an attack as he casts his spell, aimed at the thing's feet (Defensive Casting concentration check=17, Success. 10% spell failure, got 41, success).
As Zeph finishes the Grease spell, a pool of black slippery liquid explodes on Ettin #3's feet. (Reflex save DC=15. Or fall prone). (It covers a 10-foot square. So I'll just put it in the squares the Ettin is covering.)
After the Spell is cast, Zeph will use his remaining move action to Feint Ettin#3. (Bluff=31, nat 20. Feints last until my next turn if no attack is made on the turn the feint is achieved...btw.) In his Feint, Zeph will swipe at the Ettin's knees with his rapier and shout things like, "Hey, I'm your real threat you ignorant, smelly, OGRE-SPAWN!" Hoping that it will take the attention away from Kiel.
Standard Action: Cast Grease on defensive (Concentration=17, success) aimed at the squares Ettin #3 is on top of. Move-Equivilant Action: Feint (Bluff=31, Nat 20). Flat-footed until my next attack, as long as that attack is on my next turn.
(Shield lasting for 8 more rounds)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+9=24 ; d4=4 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 2:48:45 PM
As Garret watches the Ettin head towards him, not even sure if the monster can see him, he considers his options, but decides that hopefully the beast will be brought down quickly so the group could concentrate on killing another before they are all killed. He takes another shot with his sling, aiming carefully so he strikes the beast again in the head, hard. Garret glances around to make sure he has room to run should the beast fall in his direction.
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Attack: 24 Dmg: 4
Dathish [HP22/43) AC:20 (18 because of rage rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage d20+6=12 ; d20+10=21 ; d6+4=6 ; d20+15=24 ; d10+10=13 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 3:26:31 PM
Takeing the blows in stride Dathish, mind raceing, trys to soak in all the details of the battle as his heart struggles on trying to maintain body and mental functions as he somehow keeps is sanity throughout it all. Despite the maddnes of pitting ones wholl self, body and soal against that of a enemy whiste knowing failurer will bring death to you or those you love, there realy is some peace in it all, knowing that somewhere deep inside you you keep going through it all, that the maddnes of the world just faids away to a single action, a single hope of victory and survival. It is the life of a warrior, Its how he connects, its how he lives. If Hmark downs the giant: he will end the spell and pull out his massive bow takeing one clean shot at the giant etten attacking Kyle the arrow flys right over the giants left head but as it dose the Wolf, flying just as straight at fast as the arrow barrels down on the giant Ripping whatever flesh it can get to. (21, hit 6 dammage) If Hmark fails to down the giant: Dathish gives out a yell in druidic Highlight to display spoiler: {Be Cleansed In Death and Leave The Wold Of the Pure} and Drives the Sadvar deep into the torso of the giant( 24, hit, 13 dammage) While Mich starts chargeing to the giant fighting Kyle. OOC: so basicly I gave to action paths incase the first ettin lived. I can't wait to see my character portrait
Zeph AC22 HP37/37 ShieldHeroesLoot3 d20+7=12 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+7=21 ; d8+2=3 ; 2d6=5 ; Friday April 24th, 2009 3:39:30 PM
(OOC: Is there any way that we can keep fighting and posting through the weekend? This is very exciting. And I'm up for it if you guys are. Also, sorry for these rolls- I was planning my next action and rolling for them, but then I realized that my next actions all depend on several things- if the Ettin falls, if Dathish dismisses the Entangle spell, who the Ettin tries to attack... And I rolled damage wrong anyways, rapiers deal d6... so yeah. Sorry, I got excited. I should stop drinking while posting.)
Dathish [HP22/43) AC:20 (18 because of rage rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Friday April 24th, 2009 4:28:30 PM
OOC: Hey rollo I'm guna need some healing hear prity soon Because 8 of my hitpoints are only there because of my rage, though saveing Kyle should come first.
Dathish [HP22/43) AC:20 (18 because of rage rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Friday April 24th, 2009 4:32:13 PM
OCC:I'm with Zeph with posting through the weekend, I dont know how I'll be able stand the suspence not know if we can pull this off
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith Friday April 24th, 2009 5:51:29 PM
(ooc: I'm aware. I can only heal one at a time, so try not to get hit. No shame in running away.)
Dathish [HP22/43) AC:20 (18 because of rage rage)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Saturday April 25th, 2009 11:59:23 PM
Kathy seems not to have deamed it fit to continue and leave our hearts raceing all weekend
Kiel ac23,hp4/42, Total Defensive Sunday April 26th, 2009 1:16:26 AM Wonders if in the afterlife they have cribbage and backgammon tournaments, and of course, nude female jello wrestling.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Sunday April 26th, 2009 5:54:03 PM
Axara hears is beating really fast as she realizes that she might lose Kiel. cold sweat is running down her back and she breathing quite heavily. "He needs to make it and I need to convince him to retire. I cannot stand thinking he might die like the others. Adventuring is not for him. He is not build for that. He does not have the survivor instinct. "
DM Kathy d20+2=9 ; d20+2=10 ; d20+12=13 ; d6=2 ; d3=3 ; d20+12=21 ; 2d6+6=15 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+1=9 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 12:57:28 AM
Badly wounded, Kiel steps back and concentrates on defending himself.
But nobody messes with Axara's boyfriend. Or, her....whatever. She lets fly a trio of Magic Missiles, becoming visible in the process.
Rollo's badger nobly enters the fray, sinking its teeth into the giant. Hmark's arrows finish the creature off. Ettin 2 goes down!
Selemar drops a Flaming Sphere on top of the ettin that attacked Shun. The creature hisses in pain, and the smell of burned giant wafts over the battlefield.
Rollo heals himself as his badger moves to chew on the other ettin. [OOC: I changed the move since E2 is down. Let me know if you'd prefer something else.]
Zeph goes all-out to protect his companion Kiel. The Grease works like a charm; ettin 3 slips to the ground with a loud thump and an even louder bellow of rage. Zeph follows up by feinting his opponent so badly the giant doesn't know which way is up.
Garret, seeing that ettin 2 has fallen, slings his stone at ettin 1 instead. It hits solidly.
Dash fires a shot at ettin 3, which misses. Valiant Mich charges the beast, drawing an attack of opportunity. Fortunately the giant misses [nat 1!], and Mich sinks his teeth into the ettin.
The swarm of spiders, still loose on the battlefield, decides to find out what Dash tastes like. Dash takes 2 points of swarm damage. Dash, in your next round, you need to make 2 Fortitude saving throws, one against the distraction caused by the swarm, and one against the swarm's poison. The DC for both saves is 11. If you fail the distraction save, you are nauseated for 1 round. If you fail the poison save, you take 3 points of Strength damage.
Ettin 1 decides it does not want to be in the same square as a ball of fire. It has to move, however, to get completely off the sphere, so it provokes an attack of opportunity from the badger. Then it swings its mace at Dash, hitting for 15 damage.
Ettin 3 decides not to stand up. Doing so would provoke attacks of opportunity from Zeph and Mich, and anyway he would need to make a Balance check. Instead, he attacks from prone, swinging one mace at Zeph and one at Mich. It hits only Zeph, doing 13 points of damage.
Ettin 1: -28 hit points Ettin 2: down Ettin 3: Entangled, prone, -27 hit points
Kiel ac23,hp4/42, Total Defensive d20+7=12 ; d20+7=17 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+3=10 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 1:44:46 AM
Seeing a rare opportunity present itself to him, (ie the ettin in a prone position), Kiel throws caution to the wind realizing this is a do or die situation. And with its attention not focused on himself but with Zeph, Kiel takes a 5 foot step forward and rains down pain on the beast that had vengeance and death in it's eyes.
*A prone target V melee incures a -4 penalty to its ac, as per the DMG* (just so you know) Hit ac 12 for 13 and hit ac 17 for 10
Kiel ac19,hp4/42, Dodge (to prone Ettin) Monday April 27th, 2009 1:54:54 AM
My Name heading above is current, not the one with my post above.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] 2d6=4 ; 3d6=7 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 6:03:34 AM
Selemar is torn briefly. He could scream at Axara to stop attacking the Ettin, as it has done nothing wrong, other than launch an unprovoked attack and try to kill them. he could heal the Ettin. Or he could roll the ball of fire into the Ettin and hit it with lightning. Painful as it, he goes with smiting
Flaming sphere- 4 (Reflex 16 for half) Lightning- 7 Reflex 17 for half
standard action and move action, Should hurt much more than this, but it's still fun
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture d100=14 ; 3d4+3=13 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 8:17:05 AM
Axara goes ballistic as Kiel does not move away and keeps engaging the ettin "Move away Kiel, you Big Oaf! You are in no shape to fight that thing. Withdraw until the fight is over! You are not good enough to survive this fight at the moment! Get healed!"
I swear, if Kiel makes it, I kill him myself for taking such risk. Does he care about me? No, let's take stupid risk and break my heart! Actually, I need to rethink him. As soon as this fight is over, I need to rethink him and me."
She unleashes another barrage of magic missiles and her magic fueled by her anger does quite some damages to the ettin.
I wonder which one of the idiots will make a parallel between the Hawkmen and the ettins. Will any of them have the guts to do it openly or they will all think of it in their head but they nothing, probably out of respect for Kiel?
(Spell Failure: 10% - 1d100 = 14 - success) (Damages from Magic Missiles: 3d4+3 = 13) (swarm will disappear at the end of the round)
Spell Left: 0 6/6- 1 5/7 2 3/5
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+9=23 ; d4=3 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 8:24:57 AM
Garret sniffs the air while the giant burns and thinks, "A little sour, but it sort of smells like chicken."
When Ettin #2 falls, the ground shakes a bit (at least to Garret) and Garret jumps nimbly on his feet, sure that the creature will fall on him. When he sees that he was overreacting, he quickly loads another stone and fires at Ettin #1
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Hit AC 23, Damage 3
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) d20+11=26 ; d20+11=30 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 9:40:38 AM
One down, and another one looming. Hmark shuts out the yells, smells, and lightning strikes, and concentrates on putting arrows into the ettin's chest. Red sings as the arrows fly.
[Attack Ettin 1 - atk 1 hits ac 26 for 8 hp damage atk 2 hits ac 30 for 11 hp damage ....now we're talking!....]
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith 2d8+5=11 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=7 ; d20-1=5 ; d4+2=6 ; d4+2=5 ; d6+1=4 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 11:06:27 AM
The gnome manages to avoid the falling behemoth, just in time to see the other giant smashing it's weapon down on dath, who is also swarming with spiders.
Not the luckiest guy apparently.
Rollo rushes over(10H) and calls down Eberyon's healing hand.
Rollo trades Summon Monster II for Cure Moderate Wounds
(Cure moderate wounds: 11 to Dath)
The badger sets up for a full attack on the Ettin, and misses with the fire of a thousand suns.
(Badger to hit(DMG): 9(6); 7(5); 7(4) )
Dathish [HP31/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage d20+9=16 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+15=18 ; d10+10=16 ; d20+8=18 ; d6+4=9 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 1:28:58 PM
Fort Saves:16, 18. Peice of cake As the gnome rushs over to heal him courseing the Eberyons energy into him he can only think Not me you silly gnome and Shun are the ones that need healing! But the protests are silent for at the same time the barbaic druid ignoring the spiders uterly is already holstering his bow and begining to charge the remaining giant( can draw and holster a wepon as a free action because of my BAB of 1 correct?) with a Primal yell he slashes his blade at the giant Attack to hit AC18 Dammage 16 meanwhile Should Kiels attack fail the wolf will leap at the giant the normaly complancent and easy going wolf in deep in battle rage as his owner To hit 18 (rembor its prone) dammage OOC:I said "the remaining giant because I didn't know wich ettin/ettins had brought down already
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith Monday April 27th, 2009 2:03:58 PM
(you are aware you have been hit for 44 points of damage Dash)
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith Monday April 27th, 2009 2:04:27 PM
(46 counting the spiders)
Zeph AC26 HP24/37 Shield, Combat Expertise+4HeroesLoot3 d20+6=22 ; d20+7=20 ; d6+2=8 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d20+11=18 ; Monday April 27th, 2009 2:13:42 PM
(OOC: A few notes on being entangled and prone I just looked up for fun. According to tables on page 151 in the PHB, Entangled people suffer a -2 penalty to all attack rolls and a -4Dexterity penalty, meaning -2AC... would that change anything in the past rounds b/c I don't think they were accounted for? Also, while a character is prone, all other characters get a +4 to melee attack and -4 to ranged attacks against that prone person. Also, the prone person gets -4 to all attacks they make, which Kathy accounted for. My question is this: would we get the +4 on attacks of opportunity against him if he stands up?)
Zeph smiles to himself as the large Ettin topples to the ground in the pool of grease. Imagine his surprise when the head of the large morning star shoots up and catches Zeph square in the gut. Zeph almost doubles over in pain as he taste his own blood in his mouth, his vision blurring.
Broken rib? Zeph thinks as a new, fresh set of adrenaline gets pumped from his adrenal gland.
Zeph tries to focus himself through the pain, he quickly thrusts his Rapier downward, into the prone Ettin's stomach (its still flat footed from my last feint) while using his Combat Expertise to finish his attack rather defensively. (-4 from hit,+4 to AC) Zeph's blade bites deeply into the thing's stomach (17damage).
He then uses his move action to swipe and kick at Ettin#3 again, to try to get the creature to protect the wrong side of him. (Feint bluff as move action=18)
SO my full attack to him would be d20+7(from bonus)-4(From combat Expertise)+4 (from opponent being prone). Hit AC 20, (But-2AC from the dex penalty to the Ettin being entangled)
Standard Action:Attack Ettin #3 hit AC20. Using Combat Expertise, -4 from hit, +4 to AC. But the +4to melee attacks because he is prone cancels out the -4 from Combat Expertise. Damage total=17
Move Action: Feint Ettin#3. Bluff=18. (OOC:If it decided to stand up and provoke an AOO, then would the Ettin be considered flat footed from THAT AOO attack? The rule for feinting says it applies "until your next melee attack, as long as that attack happens before or during your next round." So the AOO would technically be the "next attack" right? I mean, you can turn AOO into trip attempts, so why not sneak attacks?)
(Reflex save vs Entangle=22)
(Also, Dathish. DMKathy posted that Ettin 1 and 3 are still up and fighting. You are closer to Ettin 1, so you should probably just melee attack him since you don't have enough movement to reach Ettin 3 and do melee attack. Also, if you have a BAB of at least +1 you can combine drawing a weapon with a move action, quick draw makes it a free action.
Dathish [HP16/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Monday April 27th, 2009 5:10:04 PM
46 that can't be right Oups I forgot the 15 dammage they delt me
Dathish [HP16/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Monday April 27th, 2009 5:14:44 PM
Zeph Actually my movement is 40feet 80 when chargeing wich lowers my AC by 2 but lets me attack and move with a +2 to attack! PS: Zeph whats your real name again your the only one that I can't seem to remembor
Zeph AC26 HP24/37 Shield, Combat Expertise+4HeroesLoot3 Monday April 27th, 2009 6:45:45 PM
(OOC: My name is Addison Ray Plaisance. Pleased to make your acquaintance buddy! I am a Junior at LSU, majoring in Biological Sciences and Minoring in Journalism. I am applying to med-school next year and I plan on becoming a medical correspondent for a television station. Kinda like my Hero, Sanjay Gupta of CNN. Obama asked him to be the Surgeon General.
Anyways. Yeah, I know you got 40feets of movement, you big Barbarian you. But just look at the map and count up the feets of movement it would take to cross that field of Green entangle spell. Remember, entangle turns a 5foot square into a 10foot square. Also, every other diagonal square is 10foot normally... so it would be a stretch for you to charge over the field of your own entangle spell. I dunno, I'm not good at counting movement correctly. You would also need to succeed on your Reflex throw or have to take a full round action and str check to bust out of it, which would ruin your turn in a heartbeat. Now... if you dismissed the entangle spell, we would be in business.
As a side note. A friend of mine once told me "Killing a Barbarian PC is like taking down a wall of HP. You just gotta chip away at it slowly.")
BTW. I love you guys. Despite our differences, we are a dysfunctional family with dysfunctional cousins.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] Monday April 27th, 2009 7:11:44 PM
OOC; We put the fun in dysfunction
Dathish [HP16/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Monday April 27th, 2009 8:20:22 PM
Zeph take a look at this part of my post last round " will end the spell and pull out his massive bow" I looked through it to be shure since my Bab is +1 I can draw a wepon as a free action, take a shot as a standerd action, and dispell a spell as a free action. Sniff, he called us a family * a single tear drops down my cheek* =0)
DM Kathy d20+2=6 ; d20+2=10 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2009 12:28:34 AM Kiel, seeing an opportunity, darts in to inflict more damage on the prone ettin. Axara, scolding all the while, unleashes another barrage of Magic Missiles. Ettin 3 is starting to look pretty hurt.
Selemar inflicts fire and lightning on ettin 1. Both do their full damage.
Garret slings a stone at ettin 1, and Hmark sinks two arrows into him. Ettin 1 is looking really, really hurt.
Rollo rushes over to heal Dash, who steps up and clocks ettin 1. [OOC: You cannot charge across difficult terrain, and an Entangle spell is difficult terrain. Having a BAB of +1 allows you to draw a weapon as part of a move action; it does not allow a draw as a free action. The Quick Draw feat is what would allow you to draw as a free action. I therefore changed your actions to: draw a weapon (move action), five-foot step (which is its own weird little sub-action), attack the ettin (standard action).]
Ettin 1 goes down.
Zeph stabs downward with his rapier. The ettin, enraged, frustrated, and confused, is no match for the sly rogue's attack. He coughs up a bubble of black blood and goes limp.
Your opponents are vanquished, and the battlefield is silent.
Dathish [HP16/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength, Rage Tuesday April 28th, 2009 1:27:06 AM
Wait kathy I dispelld entangle! back on the round where I shot the ettin I used a standerd action to dispell the spell then another action to shoot at the ettin.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Tuesday April 28th, 2009 9:22:36 AM
An angered Axara walks toward Dathish "Use whatevr little brain cell you have left, you dumbbell! Our healer has little legs. Don't make it harder for him or any of us to be able to reach an injury teammate. You might find your entangle spell cute but it hurt us more than very strong giants!"
She walks toward Kiel, fire burning in her blue eyes "Do you think that you are being cool taking unnecessary risk? Attacking an ettin when you are one hit away from dying? Do you think this is heroic? This is plain stupid. This group needs all of its members! Don't go act and try to be Mr. All Powerful and ending up dead. You can try to do that when the job is done!
She turns away from the man, shaking her head and looking at her nails. "This won't work. I cannot give him my heart. He is too careless. He will break it. He will make me lose the only thing that has saved me for so long, my survival at all costs mode. Because of him and my need to save him, I gave away my invisibility, making me at risk. This was really dumb of me. I need to stop this. This is just a job. Getting it done and staying alive are my only goals. I should remember that. "
The anger slowly disappears from her face and is replaced by an uncaring, cold look. She goes back to Miss Mare to make sure the horse is ok, although she is clueless about how to handle animals.
Rollo[AC:23(27 v. giants) HP:25/42] Shield of Faith d8+5=8 ; d3=2 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=10 ; d8+5=8 ; d8+5=12 ; d8+5=8 ; 3d8+5=18 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2009 11:10:56 AM
Rollo extends his gratitude to Zimmerbool before the giant creatures back into the earth from where it came.
Rollo scans the field to see who is in the most desperate need, and rushes over to Shun.
Pulling the wand from his bag he gives it a pair of hearty swish flicks, and mends the wounds of the bear. (2 x Wand of CLW for 21hp)
He then heads over to Kiel using several more charges to mend the ranger (4x Wand of CLW for 33hp)
Next up Selemar whose wound is mended rather quickly (1 x wand CLW for 10)
Then Zeph (1x wand CLW for 8), and then Dash (2 x wand CLW for 20)
Rollo looks around to assure that everyone is stable then offers a prayer to Eberyon for seeing them through this battle and his wounds heal. (trade Bestow Curse for Cure Serious wounds and Heals 18)
[10 charges from the wand of CLW used]
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Tuesday April 28th, 2009 11:12:10 AM
[updating header)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+3=5 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2009 1:20:28 PM
Garret looks around the aftermath of the battle, scarcely winded. His nose crinkles again at the smell of the burnt flesh. He looks around at the injured and sees Rollo attending to Dath. He spots Zeph clearly injured and quickly runs to his side to see what he can do to help. He tries to check the wound on Zeph's chest, but instead of helping, he just pokes Zeph in the ribs, causing him more pain.
"Ow. Oh, I'm sorry Zeph, I just thought I could help..."
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Heal: 5
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=10 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2009 1:26:49 PM
Zeph grunts a bit after he notices that his Rapier struck the killing blow in the Ettin. He pulls out his blade and watches as the blood bubble rises and pops on the creature's stomach.
He looks a bit somber as he looks up to Kiel. Zeph smiles at the Ranger and says, "See. Teamwork. Teamwork and magic." Zeph says with a smile, truly grateful that Kiel is still with the group.
Then Zeph hears Axara's tirade at Dathish and then at Kiel. He watches with amusement, thinking that his friends really are a diverse bunch. Maybe I should teach Dathish and Kiel about the Combat Expertise I picked up when I was in the city guard. It can truly help when engaged in melee Zeph thinks
He walks away from the dead Ettin, dodging out of remnants of Entangle spell and swipes his blade in the air to get blood off of it. He coughs a little as the slight pain in his chest raises up again. Then Rollo comes with his healing stick. "Thanks Rollo. You're a true servant of Eberyon." Zeph says to the gnome.
Zeph walks over the battlefield towards Hmark, taking swipes at the Shield spell still rotating around him. Well. This spell makes using my buckler a waste, since it acts as a shield. Lotta help it did against the Ettin though.
Zeph will look at the other Ettin's corpses and see what kind of damage was dealt to them. He sees the scorching from lightning and the flaming sphere and he smiles. Then he sees the several arrows in the two giants and smiles again.
He walks over to Hmark and says, "From the depth that those arrows are into the Ettin's skin, I guess you practically took one down alone eh?"
Finally, Zeph sits down at the camp site and pulls out a quill and parchment to take notes on combat tactics and ways to improve the group's strategy. He also takes notes on the happenings between group members. [i]I should find a tobacco pipe and pick up that habit if I'm going to write a book.[/b] Zeph thinks with a smile.
When all is said and done, Zeph will volunteer to do the grisly work of searching the corpses for any valuables that may help the group in the long run... despite how much he actually dislikes the work.
(Take 20 on searching all corpses = 29)
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength fatigued d8+4=5 ; d20+4=16 ; Tuesday April 28th, 2009 3:26:55 PM
After his blade comes crashing down across the chest of the and the giant lands with a dull "Thud" the Druid suddendly gives a deep sigh as the battle maddness leaves Cossumed with the fatigue and wearness brought on from the battle, tiredly he goes over to inspect his wolf who happly and proudly pranced over to his packleader, suprisingly the brave hound compleatly avoided harm in the battle. Lucky little rascal, charge deep into combat and somehow you always find a way to avoid every blow while we end up getting used as walking targets he says as he gives a small clap on the hounds back a smile on his lips. As the little cleric of Ebryon Aproaches the large man with his wand ready Dathish will hold up his hand Save it for the others little friend of fey My magic and my body can heal these wounds on there own, good work back there your goddess would be proud. Quickly casting cure light wounds apon himself if he has time later he will use what healing skill he has to do some basic first aid, letting his body do the rest. After that feeling better already the dathish walks over to shun makeing shure the nobel bear is alright mich at his side snifeing the large beast uneasly. (heal check 16 to stable/check his wounds) To the concerned look on Selmars face he will reply I'm shure he will be find friend, he fought vailintly and through some tragidy should he fall I am shure he woul pass warmly onto the next world to be greated kindly When Axera runs over to him starting to berate him he will reply I'm sory if my plans went awry I did not entend for the spell to hamper are movements so much, as you recall it was orignaly Selmmars idea.you little, Trator* he thinks to himself, releaved when the sorceress goes of to yell at her beloved(?). After spending a few minnutes discussing the battle with his fellow warriors throughly empressed at the skill they all displayed when Zeph offers to loot the bodys Dathish will intergect. Do not pillage the corpeses of those we slay on the feild of battle, at least not these thourghlt commsummed with evil, for they are a blight on the world and so are there possions, let us burn the giants and conttune are quest * Just to clear it up the "Trator" is directed at myself for selling out Selmmar to Axera not anyone else OOC: Kathy please read all my posts so you don't miss any of my actions or at least tell me if youring going to cut something out like dispelling the Entangle spell.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Tuesday April 28th, 2009 3:52:43 PM "What we recover from the fallen is a gift sent by the heavens, We are found worthy, hence we gain the spoils. Zeph continue with your rummaging. If you do not approve Dathish then we will divide your share among those who do. We will not hold you in ill regard either way."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Tuesday April 28th, 2009 4:54:59 PM "ummm...also Eberyon is King of the fey."
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength fatigued Tuesday April 28th, 2009 7:37:46 PM
OOC: Oupsy Adam you have to remebor I'm still fairly knew to the wold, mind if we pretend that little slip up didn't happen becuase I'm gueseing as a worshiper of Eberyon Dathish would NOT forget his gods gender, heh.=) "If it is good enough for you Rollo I guese its good enough for me, anyway whatever spoiles these creatures my have are most likely taken from the good and we should take them back into the services of good, dont burn the bodys and leave a scar on the land leave them for nature to take into her folds and make anew.
DM Kathy Wednesday April 29th, 2009 12:34:44 AM
In the aftermath of the battle, you heal your wounds, right your equipment, and examine the dead.
Zeph finds coin on the three ettins, totalling 1100 gold pieces. He also sees that one of the ettins had brooch that looks valuable--a twist of copper with a cabuchon topaz. Another ettin had in his pouch a glittering golden circlet studded with tiny seed pearls.
Axara gives some of her companions a blistering scold, but whether she is really angry, or just afraid of what might have happened, is anyone's guess.
Kiel ac19,hp4/42, Dodge (to prone Ettin) Wednesday April 29th, 2009 1:26:12 AM
Thinks to himself. If you are a mind reader, go ahead and highlight my post. Mainly its for the Dm to understand Kiel's current thinking. Highlight to display spoiler: { Heals himself. Heals a person not in dire needs. Then heals a pet before coming to the aid of someone on death's door. And he calls himself a priest. As far as I am concerned, he can go to Gargul's realm on a stick. Will be a cold day in the jungle before he finds me rushing to his aid should he ever be in need. As for the girl, for someone who claims she has no feelings for me whatsoever, she sure was upset that I almost died. Maybe she should be yelling at the 3 healers for not doing their job instead of yelling at me for trying to do mine. Ooowwee, she sure is beautiful when she gets angry.}
After the battle is done, and the pillaging ensues, and after getting graciously (sarcasticly thought) healed, and scolded, Kiel just stands there a moment breathing a sigh of relief. First looking hard at the area, then a little disdainful to the gnome, then less so to the 2 druids, he shrugs his shoulders. Then, turning to Axara, Kiel walks up to her. And as he overtakes her he whispers Highlight to display spoiler: {I love you too.} Then he goes and calms down Phoenix and makes sure the other animals are tended to.
Edited per player request. --Al
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength fatigued d20+12=20 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2009 2:11:23 AM
Though its still early in the mourning from the looks of the group rest is in order, Dathish will offer to go up ahead and find a desent campsite, though his body achs from fatigue and wounds it isn't happy unless its pushing itself even further.(Survival 20 to find a campsite) After being gone for only 15 minnutes the barbain returns leading the others to a gracy hill to make camp if no one objects he will start makeing a fire and after everone is settled he will begin to go through the party rations looking for something to cook.
Kiel ac18,hp37/42, Wednesday April 29th, 2009 2:52:59 AM
Header is proper now. Keep forgetting to switch it. And Dath, Rollo posted how much he healed you. Should put you above 13, unless you are like me and forget to switch your header too.
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (16 because of rage and charge)] Barkskin, Bulls strength fatigued Wednesday April 29th, 2009 3:47:21 AM
If you read my post I declined his offer of healing
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 d100=59 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2009 5:33:28 AM
Zeph takes the circlet, the topaz brooch, and the gold coins to the campsite and sits down and looks at them. He is a bit excited to get his first chance to use Detect Magic. He quickly casts the spell and looks at the items.
He divides the 1100 gold by 8 and gives Garret, Selemar, Kiel, Axara, Dathish, Rollo, Hmark, and himself 137.5 gold. (Added to loot sheet. Don't forget to add it to your character sheets.)
Zeph says to anyone who is interested, and particularly to Axara: "Hey, there's a brooch that looks valuable--a twist of copper with a cabuchon topaz. Another ettin had in his pouch a glittering golden circlet studded with tiny seed pearls. I'm casting detect magic now, to see if they are enchanted or just valuable gems. If they are magical, I would like Axara to please cast Identify on them. After all, as Rollo said: these creatures were evil, and we are doing good. Let whatever we receive be for good reason and let anyone who can use the items effectively, lay claim to them." Zeph coughs a bit after his little speech, although the rib healed up nicely, he still has quite a large bruise on his chest beneath his tunic and armor.
Of course, what is laid claim to, will be deducted from your total loot. Zeph thinks, hoping that the circlet can increase the amount of spells he can cast in a day.
(10% spell failure = 59. gravy)
Kiel ac18,hp37/42, Wednesday April 29th, 2009 5:59:45 AM So, if we was to get ambushed right now, and you get killed in the first wave, what good are you to us if you refuse healing?
Hey zeph, back when we fought and killed the guys who tried buying the banana from us. How much was that split of gold that was found. I could use some extra padding if you know what I mean. Unless of course you already spent my share. Then I will just haveta settle for your pinky. Kiel says with a special grin.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] Wednesday April 29th, 2009 9:54:24 AM
Garret wanders around the battle site, looking over the dead ettins with curiosity. He hears the bickering and wonders again if this group will actually be able to stay together long enough to complete any task. Then he looks back at the massive number of dead around him and thinks, "Well, we got through that one well enough, and that was no simple matter."
When Zeph divides the gold, Garret takes his share and looks at the gems. He says, "If they're not magical, I'd prefer the gems, if no one else minds. They're just easier for me to carry and I tend to travel light."
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 29th, 2009 10:01:25 AM
Axara does not react when Kiel passes by her and whsipers a few words to her. That is the source of the problem. It weakens us as it makes us caring about each other too much. This is just a job and we are forgetting it. Well, at least I am forgetting it.
She looks at her nail to mke sure that none of they chipped during the battle and they still look nicely black and sharp. She pulls out a mirror to make sure her make still look good and the chocker is still properly in place. She touches her base to make her face even whiter and reapply the red lipstick.
When Zeph asks her to identify, she chuckles "Do you have a pearl per item for me to identify it? It cost 100GP to buy a pearl and unless you have some, my spell won't work.
======================================================================= OOC: DM KAthy, I suspected you were a stickler for the cost of identifying magical object. If not, let me know.
Hmark(Ac 18, hp 30/30) Wednesday April 29th, 2009 10:09:53 AM
Hmark gives Zeph a smile, accepts the coins, and gives his bow a pat. "Thanks. Red hits pretty hard, but I need more practice. I missed way too many times for my taste. Gotta make sure I gotta better angle next time, so they don't bounce off the armor like that."
The archer looks on with mild curiousity when Zeph asks Axara if she's willing to identify the maybe magical items. He shrugs when she reveals the cost. "That's a problem," he admits.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Wednesday April 29th, 2009 10:39:28 AM
Can write thought bubbles too.Highlight to display spoiler: { Dash was down 46 hp (round one he was hit twice for 15 and 14, Round two he was hit for 15 and 2, 15+14+15+2=46) and his total is 42, Shun was already passed 0 (actually circling deaths door), and you were on the other side of the battle field. It would have taken me two turns just to get to you. I was going off the DMs information to make my decisions. If I knew that we could ignore movement rules and damage I would have healed you sooner.Sorry. Also there is a DM only button if you truly meant it for the DMs eyes only. }
"Shall we make camp, or press on? It may not be that late, but he have had a bit of excitment."
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 Wednesday April 29th, 2009 10:39:56 AM
Zeph's eyes go a little wide at the mention of the 100gp cost to identify a spell. "Oh yeah. I forgot about that. Well, tell you what. We can simply subtract the 200gold for identification from the 1100gold we got from the giants. That would result in 900gold split 8 ways... or 112.5 each rather than 137.5 each. That way Identification costs come out of group loot. Hows that sound?" Zeph says with a smile..
He then pulls out the difference, which is 25 gold and lays it on the table. Then he digs in his assorted gems from the last adventure's loot and pulls out two pearls, worth 200gold total. "Here. We can use my pearls. Everyone just put 25gold in the pile and I'll take the pile since we are using my pearls. That way I lose 200gold in pearls, and gain 175gold back, and so everyone, including myself, spent 25gold on the identification." Zeph says, trying to make sure everything is fair and noone gets stiffed.
In truth though, I don't mind paying for it. Whats a few gold between friends? But maybe since we set the president already, we should stick to it. Zeph thinks to himself.
(OOC: SO everyone subtract 25gold from your character sheet. 200/8=25. Also, Kiel. The loot from the encounter with Ruglio and his merry men was divided up the post after you left. And I didn't know if your character was coming back or not, so I think I included your total in Buhl's... so if you want, perhaps you can subtract 714gold from Buhl's and add it to your own? It would be harder roleplay wise to subtract 85 from everyone's total so they can give it to you... but we can still do that.. just IMO.)
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 29th, 2009 12:09:56 PM
Axara shurgs at Zeph. "Hold your horses Pretty Boy. Before you go on wasting people gold, let's be sure that the items are indeed magical. So use one of your magical spell of magic detection. And I will identify the items in the privacy of my tent before I go to rest. I don't want to waste my spells until I gain rest and regain my magical energy.
She picks up the pearls and goes back to her horse.
============================================================================== OOC: There are 9 of us by the way because the DM has not officially dismissed Feyjarl
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 d100=53 ; d100=23 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+7=18 ; Wednesday April 29th, 2009 1:10:52 PM
Zeph smirks a bit when Axara says "Pretty Boy" referring to himself. Don't get Kiel jealous by giving me compliments. he thinks.
"Of course ma'am. These things may be nothing but valuable baubles with no magic whatsoever. I suppose I was just offering my suggestion for when we do come about magical items to aid us.". Zeph says.
And with that, he casts Detect Magic and looks over the items, Zeph will do his best to identify any magical properties and auras.
Abjuration. Transmutation? Even Evocation. Anything Zeph thinks with a bit of excitement to actually use one of the spells he's been preparing pretty much every day. He turns the items over in his hands several times with his magical aura vision.
(Knowledge Arcana to identify auras, enchantments, properties, anything = 25. NATURAL 20!!! Spellcraft for the same stuff = 18)
(OOC: yeah. I know Feyjarl is still technically here. But he did not post during the fight, so he gets no loots. Its up to DMKathy if he gets exp. Again... thats just my opinion, feel free to argue against me. =)
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Wednesday April 29th, 2009 1:50:17 PM
(I agree Zeph)
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) Wednesday April 29th, 2009 4:24:49 PM
OOC:My thoughts exactly After getting starting a meal cooking on the fire Dathish sits down with the others pulling out his blade and carfuly cleaning the blood off with a cloth from his small pack.Faintly humming aTaursh victory hymm taught to him by Klash, his older Taurish brother, his mind wondering back to days and nights spent on Centaur Island fighting off there minotaur neighbors then barly escapeing to the safty of some whistal tree and prepareing another days raid against the bull headed warriors. ================================================================================== At Kyles comment Dathish looks up from his blade his mind returning to the present "I do not expect to be ambushed from the size of that group of ettins and the speed at wich they attacked I supsect they were either a raiding party or advanced scouts, anyway I sent mich to be on the lookout, if anyones comeing while have plenty of warning." After everone has eaten a good meal Dathish will ask "so what is our next course of action? Do we rest hear for the day and prepare for more fights tommorow or do we start looking for the wryvren, whatever we do I think were far enough into the hills to set up a base camp hear. Its a Defenceable postion and the hills around it make us harder to spot, Though perhaps we should go further into the hills personaly I think whatever we do we should start hunting this wryven quickly."
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 Wednesday April 29th, 2009 6:54:16 PM
Zeph listens to Dathish as he turns over the Circlet and Amulet in his hands for what must be the 100th time.
"Well. The thing is, we are uncertain as to how far away from this spot the Wyvern may be. Both Dulcet and that Traveler told us it was waaaay in the north. So, it would not be feasible to stay put here. Besides, if you are correct about the Ettins being a scout or raiding party, then staying here is NOT the best option because the main force may be close behind. We should keep moving as soon as the morning hits, aimed directly north. The last thing I want to do is have to fight more of those things- three almost killed several of us, imagine what a whole troupe of them could do. No, I don't like the base camp idea- we should move. And to avoid such ambushes, we should let Mich go ahead of us by about 200meters or so, he can run back to us if he catches a wiff he don't like. It would be nice to have a warning." Zeph says as he pulls out his book on magic that Dulcet gave him and starts perusing through the pages again.
Zeph looks up with a smile on his face, "Of course... that is just my opinion." Then he begins to think about battle tactics again, and draws up a small map of a combat.
"I have a few notes I made of that encounter I would like to share with anyone who is willing to listen." Zeph says
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Wednesday April 29th, 2009 9:58:12 PM
Axara looks at Zeph with a dejected look "Don't call me ma'am. Do I look like your grand-ma pretty boy? Unbelievable!" She shakes her head in disgust. "Let's get the hell out of here as fast as we can so we find the damn wyven and get rid of the codex and we can move on with our lives .... ma'am? You got to be kidding me ..... "
DM Kathy Thursday April 30th, 2009 12:44:11 AM Zeph casts a Detect Magic spell, but neither the brooch nor the circlet detect as magical.
You discuss whether to stay here for the night, or whether to move on in case there are more ettins.
Judging from their gear, you surmise that these ettins were a hunting party. Of course, that still doesn't tell you whether there are more ettins nearby.
Also, the three giant dead bodies smell pretty bad.
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) Thursday April 30th, 2009 2:01:45 AM
OOC:heh I dont have time for a post but bigtroll, you didn't code the spoiler right we all saw that! I burst out laughing when I saw that.
Kiel ac18,hp37/42, Thursday April 30th, 2009 3:27:37 AM
No duh, hence my post in the LnB for a correction
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] Thursday April 30th, 2009 8:50:00 AM
Garret watches the interaction with interest, but stays clear of the apparently angry Axara. He wonders to himself, "I suppose it could be that time for her, but her time seems to last for weeks. Oh well."
When the suggestions begin about moving along, Garret quickly agrees, "These steaming corpses are going to be bringing all sorts of guests real soon. It might be their backup, or it might be any of a number of other things, none of which we need to bother with right now."
He takes a deep breath, then turns and addresses Axara, "I really wish we could get through an encounter without you yelling at someone. Do you think that just once you could realize this is about something bigger, apparently a lot bigger, than just you?"
With that Garret turns, takes another deep breath, then smiles and starts walking along in their previous direction, looking around at the trees and grasses again.
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 30th, 2009 9:07:50 AM
Axara looks at Kiel and rolls her eyes "Funny. Very Funny Kiel. Freakingly hilariious. I was wrong about you. You fully blend with that group. You belongs. Good for you."
She waits for Zeph to do his detect magic spell. Once the result is known, she asks him "I guess they are just decorative. Do you want me to keep the pearls for next time we find magical items or do you want to keep them as they belong to the group? And by the way, here are the 25 GP which is my share of the pearls cost."
She gets ready to ride when Garrett finally expresses his feeling towards her. She looks at the halfling with a surprised look before replying "Listen munchkin, why dont do go on looking at the trees, the birds and the bees and go ask farmers what kind of manure is best to grow artichokes? I did not join this job by accident like you. So don't question my commitment to it. I am here for the job, not for your company. "
She gets on Miss Mare and starts riding when the group decides to leave, looking at the nails, her cut off gloves and playing with the claws on her choker. "Pots, Pretty Boy, Farm Boy, Brand, Dumbbell and now Munchkin. Two left without nickname. Things are looking better."
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 Thursday April 30th, 2009 10:22:09 AM
Zeph turns over the items one last time in his hands before the Detect Magic fades from his eyes. He also looks over at the corpses again, hoping to see some kind of glow.
Well. At least we worked out a system for identification. Getting kinks out of a group is a good thing. Zeph thinks optimistically... then he hears Axara's and Garret's conversataion and sighs.
In response to Axara, "Sure, that's fine. At the end of the day we all spend 12.5gold each per identification. That's all we gotsta remember." Zeph says with a smile.
"So... let's get moving?"
Zeph will ask to have the watch with Selemar when nightfall. He will spend equal time walking around the perimeter of the camp as with the Druid. Zeph will ask questions about druidisism to feed his curious nature.
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+4=24 ; Thursday April 30th, 2009 10:30:29 AM
(Sorry for double post)
(Appraise=24. Natural 20!)
Zeph is clearly disappointed at the jewelry found. "Well. Let me see how much they are worth and how that should be divided." Zeph says as he looks at the stones and metal of the jewelry and compares it to other gems he has in his backpack. (Nat 20 on appraise)
Zeph turns to Garret and smiles "I figure you can hold them and we can sell em when we get back to Dulcet to split it evenly. Or you can just have them and pay the group the difference. Like if they are worth 1000gold, you can keep them give us 1000gp to be divided amongst the 7 remaining."
Sigh... I like math. It's people I don't understand sometimes... Well... most people.
After that, Zeph will go to Hmark, [b]"Wanna show me how the heck you shoot so accurately?{/b]
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Thursday April 30th, 2009 11:38:53 AM
As the night falls, Axara smiles return to her face. She keep quiet as darkness takes over. When it is time to retire for the night, she asks. "Can I take the watch with Hmark?" She will thank the hero if he accepts the switch or will rolls her eyes if he refuses.
Assuming he accepts, she will do her watch in silence, knowing that Hmark is most confortabl not talking to her and being away from her. After her watch is over she will go to the side and look at the moon and the stars while playing with her choker. "I really need to rethink that Kiel thing. I am not sure this is good for me, for him or for the group. I thik I should focus on the Job more. He is careless and makes me careless. Not a good thing. I need time to think it through ...."
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Thursday April 30th, 2009 11:41:30 AM
Follows along to the next campsite.
CDM Jerry Thursday April 30th, 2009 2:04:38 PM
The ACDMs have decided that Big Tim should no longer be a Woldian member. He has been disruptive in nearly every game he has played in over the years. He received several warnings--so to speak--and extra chances in his latest game: The Making of a Hero. Today, they decided he should not remain with us anymore.
I did NOT participate in this decision. Tim used to sit at my local table and we've been friends over the years and so I removed myself from this decision several months ago. However, I do support the decision.
His password has been revoked and he shouldn't be able to post anymore nor read any private pages.
Kathy, his DM has been informed already as have all active DMs.
We wish him well.
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) d20+4=9 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=12 ; Thursday April 30th, 2009 3:06:40 PM
Dathish will go of a few hours of the day looking for any sign of the wryven after wich he will return to the others and simply rest watching for any signs of danger. Spot 9 Listen 18 Mich will take the chance to run with his master when Dathish goes of to look for the wryven when he returns the wolf, still exited from the mournings combat will try and get Dash to wrestile with him, though the druidic warrior is tired he will wrestle with the Wolf looking quite rediculous growling and snarleing just as loud (if not louder) as the wolf, his face locked in somewhere between look of a fighting dog and a smile. They will contune on for a good hour untill Dathish finally bringing the wolf down into a headlock. Happy but tired the wolf will walk away for a while looking for any signs of danger. Spot:16, Listen 12
Hmark Thursday April 30th, 2009 3:43:07 PM
Hmark leans over Garret as Axara walks away. "Guess not," he answers the gnome.
Zeph's question lightens the mood, and the archer chuckles. "Can you teach me all that spellcasting mumbo jumbo?" he replies rhetorically. He holds up his bow. "Took me nearly a year to learn how to make a bow at all, and then another half year to get Red just right. I ain't that good with any other bow. So, I guess 18 months an' a lot of practice...." He smiles again. The lad clearly enjoys talking about his bow.
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Axara asks to take watch with him, and Hmark is too stunned to do much more than nod. The watch comes, and the lad waits for the dark clad woman to say something, but she doesn't. Even more confused, and well aware of what happens to fellows who try to initiate conversations with this lady, Hmark goes with safety first, and spends the watch silently.
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) Thursday April 30th, 2009 9:44:47 PM
OOC:Who shall play Kyle now?
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] Thursday April 30th, 2009 10:00:31 PM
(ooc:I'm assuming he will be written out of the plot, so No one will have to play his character.)
DM Kathy Friday May 1st, 2009 1:02:26 AM Zeph appraises the brooch at about 400 gp. The circlet, he figures, is worth around 3,000 gp.
You have much to talk over as you make camp and set watches. Nothing disturbs your rest, and the next day you continue on your hunt.
Up here on the hills, the sky seems bigger somehow. With few trees to impede the view, it feels as if you can see forever.
So it is that, all day long, you can see a storm approaching. Even the least weather-wise among you can look up and see the small clouds scurrying across the sky ahead of a rushing wind, can see the grasses toss and wave, can watch the gray-black mass of clouds building on the horizon, then sweeping closer.
It is summer, so it is highly unlikely the storm will pose any great danger to the group. However, you are pretty exposed up here, and likely to get wet and uncomfortable if you don't manage some kind of shelter.
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=25 ; Friday May 1st, 2009 3:32:04 AM
Zeph looks up at the approaching rain clouds and sighs. He looks over at Dathish, "Well, how 'bout it nature-man? Look like rain?" he says with a wry smile.
Then Zeph turns to Garret and says after thoroughly exploring the value of the jewelry, "The pendant is about 400gp and the circlet about 3000. You can hold onto them for now and we can sell them when we get back to town and make sure that I am correct about the value."
If and when the storm gets to arriving, Zeph will try his best to help the more nature-wise individuals construct some sort of shelter. With the few trees available in the hills, Zeph will try to keep an eye out for one to make camp around, hoping that the branches may provide some cover from the rain.
"How in the world will we make a fire tonight?" he says to noone in particular.
(Spot=16 Listen=25)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 14/23] Friday May 1st, 2009 7:59:57 AM
OOC: I'm still away from home, and don't have much to post, but Selemar also had cast entangle, so Dathish couldn't have dismissed it. He stands by his decision, as it tied up the ettins, and should have cost them an action or two.
Thanks for healing my pet.
Back on Monday
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:21 HP:21/21] d20+5=24 ; d20+1=17 ; Friday May 1st, 2009 8:37:25 AM
Garret laughs with Hmark and looks at his bow. As they continue, Garret gets Hmark to talk more about his bow and mentions how he likes his sling just because he doesn't have to worry about making or buying bad arrows, even if the rocks don't hit as hard. When Axara asks to be on watch with Hmark, Garret look at him with wide eyes, just as surprised.
He smiles and takes the gems from Zeph and replies, "Certainly. I'll be glad to carry the gems, I like them, and don't worry, I'll return them and share their value when we return to civilization."
As the group watches the storm approach, Garret watches it, fascinated. "I love storms," he says to no one in particular. He starts looking around the area for some sort of shelter for the animals, hoping to spot a good cave that they can explore before the storm arrives.
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Spot: 24 Search: 17
Axara[AC: 17 HP 30/30]Picture Friday May 1st, 2009 8:59:16 AM
Axara continues riding in silence, unsure about everything.
She does not care about the weather as the endure element spell protects her and the robe of her hood should protect her makeup.
Rollo[AC:21 HP:42/42] d20+5=19 ; d20+5=10 ; Friday May 1st, 2009 11:08:49 AM
Helps to locate a suitable campsite for the evening.
(Survival: 19 - not sure why it rolled twice)
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) d20+12=14 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=22 ; Friday May 1st, 2009 3:15:38 PM
Early that mourning as the sun begins to rise, so will Dathish, his wounds still begining to heal the large man will attempt to wake his companion only to be ignored by the sleeping wolf. It dosn't matter, anywas after yesterdays action with the ettins he could use some sleep Soon his is gone, raceing across the hillsides glorying at the open sky light up by the sun rise, the wakeing signs of life comeing out its slumber, Birds riseing the vibrations of the creatures of the ground felt by his bare feet, all this combined with the wind in his face cause the large man to begin to laugh with joy compleatly attune to the wold around him. 45 minutes later the Barbain returns magically, mentally ,and phisically ready for the day ahead. ================================================================================ As the others begin to rise dathish is already ready prepareing a large brekfast of eggs and berry pancakes made from the groups supplys. (though he caught a pheasent for himself) As they begin to discuse there plans over breakfast Dathish Suggest they begin moveing, at zephs comment he reply "It would look so you can feel the energy in the air, though, It shouldn't be to much of a danger though it might be better if we found some shelter." Nature man? He's getting as bad as Axera. Befor they set out Dathish will begin to talk of battle tactics You said last night that you had some notes you wished to share with us Zeph? Mind letting me look them over, though I never did much care for reading so I may need your help. Also i have been thinking of the upcomeing battle perhaps we could attempt to sunder its Stinger from its tail with a good blow, it would make the battle much easer, perhaps I could use my abilty to climb as a spider to stick to its body magicly? ================================================================================= Dathish walks goes up ahead with mich often, always on the look out for danger though Mich is to distracted by his surroundings to function as a good sentry today. Dathish spot:6 Listen 15 Mich, Spot 6, Listen 22(at least he has his ears open)
Spells Prepared ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:Resistance, Cure minor wounds,Flare, Toros's Taur Try 1:Jump, Longstride, Cure Light Wounds 2:Spider Climb, Delay Poison PS: Sory its so long please do my the courtesy of reading the wholl post.
Dathish [HP13/43) AC:20 (spells still in effect) Friday May 1st, 2009 3:49:24 PM
Also I forgot to mention that now that the wounds have started healing on there own he will accept rollos offer of the wand of healing.
Hmark d20+4=11 ; Friday May 1st, 2009 4:02:35 PM
Hmark happily chatters away with Garret about the 6 months he spent attempting to form a masterwork bow. "Red was the third try," he reveals. "The other two had flaws and broke."
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"I love storms" Hmark looks at Garret with a 'are you crazy?' expression. "Storms get you wet," the lad points out with exaggerated patience. "And the only thing worse than being wet, is being around a bunch of animals that are wet." He glances at Selemar's companion. "Wet bear smell - mmmmmmmm" he gushes, sarcastically.
The archer sits higher on Stardancer, casting about. "Surely there's a big rock around here we can duck under......" [Spot 11]
Zeph AC19 HP32/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday May 1st, 2009 5:49:32 PM
Zeph smiles when Dathish asks about the combat tactics. "Well, really it involves people working together. Firstly, I think you did a good job. Melee is obviously what you are good at and you should always try to find flanking positions with others - its too bad we were separated in the last fight. Hmark did what he can do best, and he knows to aim after spellcasters and to stay away from firing into combat. The improvement I can see would be if Garret would try to tumble his way into melee with us to help with flanking. Tumble is useful for avoiding attacks as you move about the battlefield." Zeph says.
" Besides that, there are different tactics for different types of enemies. Firstly, the 'brute' type- such as Ettins. They only had two javelins to throw, so we SHOULD have just laid down two layers of entangle and fired at them from afar until they reach us. I think that is called 'kiting'- just staying out of melee until absolutely necessary if melee is what the enemy is good at. This of course would not work for spellcasters as they would just stand there and blast us." Zeph says he long speech and draws a combat map.
"Also, when people get hurt in combat and close to collapsing, we might have to rely on Axara to throw Invisibility on them so they do not get finished off before they can reach healing. Oh, speaking of spellcasters- its never a good idea for us to bunch up to much when fighting them. I'm reading about some... devastating spells. Lastly, both healers and arcane spellcasters should be targeted first and neutralized by Hmark, Axara, and anyone else with good mobility or range, while you, me, and Garret keep the enemy melee people occupied and away from our ranged teammates."
Zeph can go on for quite a while. He finishes with, "The last and probably most important thing is the element of surprise. When I am hidden, I can hit em where it hurts... so I don't mind being the first to fire to give away our position. Also, if we are ever in good hiding, the tactic of Entangle plus ranged attacks can be rather devastating. But overall, we should focus on one enemy together at a time as to prevent any partial damage that can be healed."
After he talks, Zeph thinks he may have put several people to sleep. He goes back to his writing.
Then, suddenly he remembers and looks up. "Oh yeah. About wyverns. I think you may be correct about trying to sunder the thing's tail off. But as for as climbing on it's back- I don't know about that unless you plan on wrestling with it. It may be difficult to climb on the thing's back and use your bastard sword at the same time. I think your best bet is probably just swinging the pointy stick after casting your strength magic. Speaking of enhancement magic... mind throwing me a [b]Cat's Grace maybe next time?"[/b] Zeph asks with a smile.
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