DM Bob & Carla d20+9=13 ; d20+9=21 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+9=27 ; d4-4=-3 ; d4+4=5 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=19 ; d4+4=6 ; d3=3 ; d4+4=8 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+4=6 ; d4+4=7 ; Thursday June 11th, 2009 8:58:28 PM
The party creeps cautiously into the cavern, searching for tracks, scanning the shadows for movement, and generally getting their bearings. Beren hands over the lantern to Alexi and leads the way deeper into the cavern. The cavern echoes with their footsteps, and there is a faint dripping sound from somewhere up ahead. Every now and then Ender and Caelnin can hear a faint pinging sound, but cannot determine just what it is, or from where it emminates. The shadows move and creep about the cavern as the lantern itself moves, and as different party members cross in front of it.
When Beren has led the party some 80' into the cavern. Alexi follows behind some 10 feet and the remainder of the party stays close to the light with the exception of Caelnin who holds position some 10' further away on the flank.
Without warning, the light from the lantern is extinguished and the cavern is pitched into a darkness that even those with elven vision cannot penetrate. Alexi feels something brush against him and a loud 'plop' sounds from just behind him. Ender is nearly doubled over by the force of something slamming into him in the darkness [Hit AC 21 for 5 dmg]. Whatever it is, wraps itself tightly about the halflings head, squeezing and cutting off his supply of air [Grapple=21 for 5 dmg]. A third 'splat' sounds somewhere from behind Caelnin. Before he can react, Jet is also slammed from above [Hit AC 29/19 confirmed critical for 14 HP] and he too finds his head and face encased in a leathery envelope that squeezes tightly [Grapple=29/17 critical for 13 HP].
Other than the sounds of muffled yells from the party, and the sound of something hitting the ground, the attack happens in silence.
[OOC please ignore d4-4 and d3 rolls, uncoordinated fingers hit the wrong keys; there is no map at this point because all of you are in darkness]
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+7=15 ; d20=12 ; d20+1=7 ; Thursday June 11th, 2009 10:57:21 PM
"Magical Darkness!" Alexi warns with a loud hiss. "Something is attacking from above!" he adds, louder, as he feels something brush against him and hears the 'plop' right behind him.
Alexi spins around and swipes his sword at where he thinks the 'thing' landed. By the sound it made, he judges that it is some sort of amorphous creature and swipes low.
Att d20+7=15, tot con check 50% (miss low) d20=12, possible hit
New AC16 adjusted for lack of Dex bonus being in total darkness.
Spot d20 - 100 = ? Listen d20+1=7
Keela [Light] [AC 12; HP 18/18] d20+11=19 ; Friday June 12th, 2009 12:22:33 AM
Keela can't help giving a little shriek when the light goes, but she is prepared for this.
She casts cautiously, not knowing what else might be around her ready to attack. Not knowing where else to put it, she places the light at the tip of her wand.
[Cast Light defensively. Concentration check 19.]
Active spells: Light (time remaining 29 minutes, 9 rounds)
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+5=11 ; Friday June 12th, 2009 9:40:41 AM
Beren tries to penetrate the darkness, but with no luck. He feels his way towards the sound of the struggling. He tries to think of what this could be attacking them. Has he ever heard of something like this? (Knowldege nature 11).
When he finally does reach the side of those attacked, he will try to aid as best he can.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:1/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+6=25 ; Friday June 12th, 2009 11:47:56 AM
Jet reaches up and around his face and pulls away whatever fell on him. Being able to breath being of the utmost importance right now, he takes a delayed action to think a moment.
Player mistake: I rolled his B.A.B. without using the DC10 base Woldian rules, so his grapple would be 35. I have a question in the rules board and will post actions later today. One hit point left, nice rolls. :)
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=14 ; Saturday June 13th, 2009 7:53:41 AM "I wished I listend more to my father when he were giving me lectures on 'what to do when you are attacked in the darkness.'" Caelnin thinks as he thinks of what to do next.
He comes to the conclusion that shooting arrows in the dark is not a good idea and decides to get his longsword out in case something comes closer to him. Caelnin also turns towards where he heard the splat from behind him, as that seems to be the closest threat.
Listen: 14
DM Bob & Carla d4+4=8 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+9=17 ; d4+4=7 ; d4+4=5 Monday June 15th, 2009 7:42:18 AM
As Ender and Jet struggle against their unseen foes, Keela attempts to cast a light spell to no avail, the darkness remains. Caelnin, Alexi, Fatine and Beren search for their friends in the inky black. The creature that has grabbed Ender continues to squeeze, doing another 8 HP damage to the rogue. Jet manages to peel teh creature from his face and grab a breath of air. The creature continues to struggle against him but fails to regrasp the cleric. Another creature joins the fray, dropping down on Keela and slamming into her [Hit AC=27 for 7 HP]. It attempts to wrap itself about her in the dark [grapple = 17 for 5 more HP].
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Monday June 15th, 2009 3:22:13 PM
OOC--Not sure what our marching order was, but whoever I come to first as I work my way back to the struggling group.
Beren searches in the dark for the muffled cries of his fellow group members. He's noty sure who it is, as he finds something wrapped around there face and head. Searching for an edge, he tries to pry it off, Whatever it is.
"Stand still, and let me help you."
Ender [AC 18, HP 11/24] d20+2=6 ; Monday June 15th, 2009 7:07:28 PM
Ender, starting to panic, desperately tries to pry the weird thing from his head grabble: 6
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor d8=4 ; d20+3=13 ; Monday June 15th, 2009 7:11:00 PM
Not being able to see, Fatine cannot cast any useful spells. She ponders the sounds and the seemingly magical darkness, searching her memory for anything useful.
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {Knowledge(arcana) check = 13. I think this is sufficient to tell Fatine what we are dealing with, but I don't want to make that assumption without DM approval. So, if my suspicion is correct as to the creature, and the knowledge check is enough, then Fatine tells Keela to cast Silence. If I'm wrong or the check is insuffucient, Fatine covers her head and hopes for the best.}
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=16 ; Monday June 15th, 2009 9:48:02 PM "The lack to hearing anything doesn't sound too good..." Caelnin thinks as he slowly moves forward towards the last source of noise that he had heard.
Listen: 16
Keela [Light] [Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 18/18] d20+9=23 ; Monday June 15th, 2009 11:07:55 PM
Keela tries to figure out what went wrong with her Light spell. [Knowledge Arcana: 23] In the meantime, she uses her wand to armor herself.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=2 ; Monday June 15th, 2009 11:17:32 PM
OOC: if anyone has Dispell Magic, it might be more useful, but it may not. Just a thought.
IC: Alexi, knowing that his first attempt was a miss, figures that any second attempt could hit a companion instead, so he searches out the nearest strugling friend.
Listen d20+1=2! (great!)
The shouts and muffled scuffing confuses the fighter. "C'mon friends! I can't locate anyone in this noise! If you got something attacking you, stomp your feet! Otherwise just keep whispering your name. That way we will know who is being attacked and who is free to help."
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:4/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d8+1=3 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 12:28:04 AM ooc:Sorry for the late post.
Jet grasping the creature pulls it off himself. Cursing he throws it to the ground, as far away from the battle as possible. "Hang in there guys, let me heal up a bit first." He pulls from a pouch at his right side a potion as he drinks it.
Actions from last round was to get creature off and throw it.
This round pull potion and drink healing 3 hit points.
DM Bob & Carla d4+4=5 ; d4+4=8 ; d20+9=22 Tuesday June 16th, 2009 7:50:28 AM Jet finally tears the creature from his head and manages to quaff a potion for some immediate relief. Beren and Alexi search out in the darkness for those they can help. [OOC once you locate a companion in need, you can roll a strength check or an escape artist check to assist (provide a +2) them in their escape, or you can attack the creature that is grappling.] Ender struggles vainly against his aggressor but fails to dislodge it.
Fatine pieces together some clues and believes that she knows what is going on, and calls out for a silence spell, much to Caelnin's surprise, for hearing is all that he has to go by at the moment.
Keela tries to activate her wand, but given that her face and head are encased in the leathery embrace of one of the creatures, she is unable to utter the words [OOC take an extra action this round to make up for lost action, or make a concentration check versus DC 20 to be able to properly enunciate the spell activation for the wand].
No more creatures attack, but the darkness remains and teh creatures that have attached to Ender and Keela continue to constrict and cause damage [5 HP to Ender and 8 HP to Keela]
OOC Keela is now at -2 HP and unconcious, so please take the extra action for last round to see if you can escape. Even if mage armor works, the creatures new grapple is 22
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+3=4 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 2:02:45 PM
Beren finds the first person he can to help. From the height, it appears to be Ender. He grabs the creature that he finds around Enders head and pulls. (strength check 4 +2 6 to help another ) His hands slip off the smooth hide of the creature in the without having much effect.
"Let me try that again."
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:4/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Tuesday June 16th, 2009 4:33:58 PM
Jet doesn't like fighting in the dark, unless he has the advantage, which at the moment is not the case. Now being free from his agressor, he reaches up into the back of his haversack and pulls out a small iron rod with a gold tip, none of which can be seen. He brings it flashing forward allowing it to strike his helmet as he does so, activating the magic of the Sunrod.
Actions: Use Sunrod
+Detect Evil, Detect Evil, Resistance
Magic Weapon, Protection from Evil, Enlarge Person
Sunrod This 1-foot-long, gold-tipped, iron rod glows brightly when struck. It clearly illuminates a 30-foot radius and provides shadowy illumination in a 60-foot radius. It glows for 6 hours, after which the gold tip is burned out and worthless.
Ender [AC 18, HP 11/24] d20+2=11 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 6:25:23 PM
Ender now actually panicking continues to tear at eh constricting thing on his head
Grabble 11
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Tuesday June 16th, 2009 8:16:47 PM
"Dey be Darkmannels!" Fatine calls to her friends. "Dey see wit' deir ears. Someone use a Silence spell on dem!" she orders.
She reaches around, hoping to find Feet of Mist. If she does, she grabs the puma's pelt with one hand, and extends the other ahead of her, walking forward until she can see again, or until she walks into something.
Keela [Light] [AC 16; HP -2/18] Tuesday June 16th, 2009 9:19:29 PM
Unable to target a spell, and holding no weapon, Keela is powerless against the assault, and drops unconscious.
Was there a result for my Knowledge check?
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=18 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 10:11:47 PM "Great, now I have to try and find someone in slience. It's either that or something bad happens to someone, I suppose..." Caelnin thinks as he hears Fatine's exclamation. "I think I might just move around to see if I bump into someone... Or move towards a a scuffle, before someone has the time for silence."
Listen: 18
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=6 ; d20+1=13 ; Tuesday June 16th, 2009 10:50:04 PM
DM's: How are you determining whether we stumble upon someone? I'm presuming a good listen check, but now that Keela is down...
IC: Alexi suddenly grows very alarmed. He has heard Beren, Caelnin, Jet, and Fatine. But not Ender. He had heard Keela cast a spell but didn't notice anything happen. Now he hasn't heard her try anything else.
Listen d20+1=6
But Alexi new Keela and Ender were only a few feet behind him so he immediately heads in the direction he heard Keela last. "Keela! Keela! Say something!"
OOC: hopefully he will stumble upon her prone body. If he can this round, he will grope until he finds her head, which then he will know something is smotheing her. Next round he will try to pull it off. Grapple Check d20+ 5(BAB+STR) - 4(non-proficient)= 13.
OOC: if the Sunrod workds, then he will see her fallen and the 'thing' about her head, in which case he will immediately try to remove it. Grapple Check DC13.
OOC: The rules for -4 non-proficiency may not apply here as we are only trying to pry it off and it is not trying to get away or avoid the grapple. If it doesn't apply, then the Grapple Check would be 17.
DM Bob and Carla d20+9=10 ; d4+4=5 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 8:06:27 AM
The struggle in the darkness of the cavern continues. Beren finds Ender and tries to assist the rogue in prying off his assailant, but the elf's efforts are for not, and the rogue is unable to free himself.
Jet activates his sunrod, but it has no affect. He does not know that Keela has correctly surmised that the area is under the effect of magical darkness. The woman cannot tell him in her unconcious state.
Fatine calls out that they are under attack by Darkmantles and re-emphasizes the option of a silence spell to prevent more attacks before beginning her search for those in need of her assistance.
Caelnin detects a scuffling to his right and moves forward where he bumps into Ender. Alexi, moves to where he last saw Keela and tries to pry off the creature that ensnares her. The creature is strong, and only reluctantly loosens it's grip on the young woman. He know has an angry darkmantle on his hands that tries to ensnare him, but the fighter manages to avoid the attack and the creature falls to the ground.
Only Ender remains entangled and the creature squeezes his victim for another 5 HP
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+3=9 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 12:32:26 PM
Beren tries once more to help Ender. He is able to get a little better purchase, but not much. (strength check 9 +2=11) If only he could see.
He decides that he needs to work on his blind fighting skills.
Ender [AC 18, HP 6/24] d20+2=17 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 5:46:40 PM
Ender, now on his knees and turning blue, now claws at the thing enveloping his head
Grabble 17
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Wednesday June 17th, 2009 8:41:21 PM
Fatine continues moving forward until she hits something/someone.
If she walks into someone/thing on the floor, she bends to inspect with her hands (and ears) to determine what their status is.
If she walks into someone/thing upright, she feels around and asks who it is. If it's Ender, and she feels the thing on his face, she flails about but likely does nothing useful to help Ender's situation.
[sorry all, Fatine has nothing of use in this situation]
Keela [Light] [AC 12; HP -3/18] d100=89 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 10:09:38 PM
Keela's wounds bleed a little more.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+4=19 ; Wednesday June 17th, 2009 10:23:53 PM
Alexi quickly drops his shield and useless lantern and picks Keela up in his arms. "Keela! Keela! he whispers.
"DAM!" he yells (OOC: please edit out the word if it is not appropriate here) His mind racing, a jumble of thoughts that had no application to the present situation (fighting on horseback, and so forth) Alexi's confusion and anger bring forward what Fatine had just said, 'they see with their ears'.
Holding Keela up with one arm, he digs into his belt pouch with the other and pulls out a smooth stone. Guessing at about where he hears more scuffling, he throws it hard on the floor.
Throwing a Thunderstone aiming at the scuffling hopping it is Ender: d20+4=19
Thunderstone: range incr 20', deafening bang treated as a sonic attack with a 10' rad spread, all within area DC15 Fort save or be deafened for 1 hour.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday June 17th, 2009 10:28:37 PM
addendum: I forgot to subtract the 'throwing in the dark' penalty so I'll let DMs figure out the total To Hit.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday June 17th, 2009 10:30:18 PM
addemdum 2: DM, let us know who's all affected, since we really don't know how far spread we are from each other.
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+1=18 ; d20+1=3 ; Thursday June 18th, 2009 2:02:53 AM
"Is that you, Ender?" Caelnin says as he bumps into someone. "Okay, I'll help as much as I can. Let's help pull this thing off..."
As he tries to help, the darkness doesn't hinder trying to help Ender get the thing off. (Str Check 18 - Second roll was accidental)
DM Bob and Carla Thursday June 18th, 2009 7:55:25 AM
Sorry Folks..will post later this evening
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:4/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+16=26 ; Thursday June 18th, 2009 11:23:30 AM
Jet casully steps forward, mentally taking a count of who is standing, lying down or struggling. He can determine that Keela is unconcious but bleeding and the new guy Ender is stryggling, with someone else helping him.
Not that it will do any good, Jet will attempt to save Kender to avoid another party member going down.
Actions: Grapple Enders Darkmantle AC:26
Ender [AC 18, HP 6/24] Thursday June 18th, 2009 7:19:36 PM
OOC: its now 1 am here and no Dm post to react to... will check in again in the morning...
DM Bob and Carla Sunday June 21st, 2009 11:49:22 PM Ender manages to pry the creature from his head and face with Caelnin's and Jet's assistance, and throws whatever it is to the ground. Just then a loud explosion rips through the cave; Jet,Ender and Caelnin make a saving throw versus DC 15 or be deafened for 1 hr. Those that can still hear can detect the sound of scraping and slithering as the creatures make their escape. As the darkmantles move away from the party, first Keela's light spell and then the sunrod appear and begin illuminating their surroundings. Four separate spheres of darkness move slowly away, each presumably hiding a retreating creature. One of them ascends a pillar of rock towards the ceiling.
Keela [Light] [AC 12; HP -4/18] d100=10 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 12:50:35 AM
Keela bleeds a little more.
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20=6 ; d20+8=18 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 1:11:02 AM
(OOC: I'm guessing a Fortitude saving throw. Fort DC 7 *Fail*)
As Caelnin pulls the thing off Ender's face, the resounding bang surprises and dazzles him. The light returns, and so does his keen sight. However as that sense is recovered, his very sensitive elven ears must've rebelled against the loud bang and all Caelnin can hear is a loud droning that blocks out all other sound that is coming from the party and the cave.
"Hmmmph... This is no good... Hopefully we don't encounter deeper darkness in a while, or I won't know what to do..." Caelnin thinks as he stands back from the party, knowing that he won't be any help as a scout until his acute hearing comes back.
Spot: 18
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor d8=6 ; d8+3=11 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 6:44:03 AM
Fatine looks around, rubbing her eyes in the sudden bright light. Feet of Mist snarls at the retreating darkmantles, though Fatine is too slow even to notice them. Once she composes herself, she looks around and sees Keela lying on the ground. Rushing over, she looks to see if she can find the source of Keela's wounds.
If Jet heals Keela, Fatine doesn't do anything. If he does not, she will cast cure light wounds. "Dis spell usooly not be too strong, sister. But maybe it do dee trick." [ley roll 6] [heals 11]
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:4/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+8=14 ; d20+4=13 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 10:30:39 AM
Jet too is deaf, but he motions Alexi to start attacking the fleeing Darkmantles as he tends to Keela's wounds.
Jet is also very hurt, but at least the group didn't lose someone in the first battle for the children. Jet at first wants to bind her wounds and stabalize her. He moves Fatine aside so he can get to her, and in a voice loud from being deaf, "Save your spells and use potions!"
Jet gets out his healing kit to use on Keela next round.
Fort save DC 15: Failed with 14 Heal check on Keela DC15: Failed with 13
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+4=22 ; d20=5 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 2:44:39 PM
OOC: Alexi was holding Keela upright with one arm so as to prevent a creature from crawling onto her head again.
IC: Alexi cringes at the bang, but as the darkness receeds, he is releived that his tactic worked, or so he believes.
Holding Keela's unconscious form, he sees the scutting dark forms and is in a quandry as to what to do next, see to Keela, or go after the forms. Fatine and Jet come to his aid, so he relinqueshes Keela to Fatine and Jet, then unslings his bow, and fires at the one climbing the pillar of rock.
Ender [AC 18, HP 8/24] d8=2 ; Monday June 22nd, 2009 7:00:24 PM
Ender quaffs a potion but still doesn't feel too good
potion of cure light wounds heals 2hp
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=23 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+6=15 ; d8+5=9 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 12:09:02 AM
Beren winces at the sound of the thunder stone going off. He considers himself lucky that he must have been just out of range.
AS the light returns, he tries to help where he can.
IN the returned light, he can see the retreating Darkmantles, so he fires an arrow at the last in line. (Hit AC 15 for 9 HP DAM)
"I don't think it will do much good to shoot them now, but it makes me feel better."
spot 23 listen 16
DM Bob and Carla d100=30 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 7:30:51 AM
The party rushes to the aid of Keela who lies unconcious on the rocky floor of the cavern. Jet yells out to use spells rather than potions in assisting the mage, but his own efforts fail, perhaps due to the ringing in his ears, and Fatine takes over, casting her magic and healing or at least partly healing Keela's wounds. Ender quaffs a potion to look after his own wounds while the battle weary leader of the group continues to issue orders despite his own haggard appearance.
Alexi and Beren both fire arrows at the retreating spheres of magical darkness but fail to find the creatures within the sphere and their arrows clatter harmlessly among the rocks. [OOC rolled 50% miss chance for Beren = 30 Fail as the darkmantles have total concealment within their spheres of darkness].
Caelnin shakes his head and hopes his hearing returns in the not too distant future .
Neither of the two elven scouts spot any further dangers and both get a good look at the retreating spheres and the darker nooks and crannies of the cavern that they have retreated to. An examination of the cavern ceilings reveal no more stalactites within eyesight, only the lightly worn path they have been following. It seems to lead gently upwards and towards the back of the cavern, although neither elf can see that far in the dim light despite their superior elven vision. It is a very big cavern.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 10:41:04 AM
"I have a 2 potions of healing (CMW) if someone needs it, but that is all."
Beren goes to Keela's side and checks for signs of life. It would do no good to heal a dead body. If she is breathing, he will give her one of the potions, then offer the other to Jet. (I will let them roll how effective these potions are).
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:4/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+6=26 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 11:08:12 AM
ooc; Correction, Jet wants people to use potions, not spells. You had it down as the other way around. :)
With or without the help of the healing kit, Jet stabalizes Keela bringing her back from death door. He grabs a healing potion of CMW that Beren offers and using her natural reactions while unconcious, he gently pours the potion into her mouth. Her subconcious slowly swallowing the concoction until it is able to take effect and bring her back to conciousness. "If we don't kill those creatures, we will have to deal with them again later, so keep trying to kill them."
heal check to stabalize Keela: 26 (natural 20, always when I don't need it.)
If DM's won't let Keela quaff a potion while at zero, then Jet will sacrifice a 0 level spell to bring her up to one hit point, so she can do it herself. Either way, she should be up this round.
Keela [Light] [AC 12; HP ?/18] 2d8+3=13 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 6:16:57 PM
A confusing swirl of sights and sounds greets Keela as she awakens. Her shoulder hurts, and there is an odd, cloying taste in the back of her throat. She recognizes the taste of a healing potion and sits up.
"I--oh, where did they go? Are we still fighting them?" she asks, confused.
[If I'm supposed to roll the results of the CMW, Keela is at 9 HP. If not, I await the DM roll. :) ]
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=19 ; Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 9:16:01 PM
Caelnin is still silently watching what is happening, mimicing what he can hear. He is ready to go, so he gets out his bow again with some arrows and looking into the distance, deeper into the cavern.
Spot: 19
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 10:35:01 PM
Alexi shakes a fist at the retreating forms. They are hard to hit singly, but if a wide-area spell could have been use... but Keela had been knocked out... Keela!
Alexi rushes back to where Jet and Fatine are administering to the young wizard. "Is she going to be alright?" he asks, forgeting some can't hear.
"Huh? Say something Jet! Is she gonna be alright?"
But Keela's own reaction answers his question and he sighs with relief. With that weight off, he goes back to pondering how to deal with these creatures.
"If we manage to come by enough shields for everyone, we could travers this cavern holding the shields above our heads. That should do the trick, I would think," he suggests.
Realizing that some can't hear, he says to Jet "We should wait until you can hear" very slowly and mouthing the words carefully, waits for his answer.
DM Bob and Carla Wednesday June 24th, 2009 7:44:36 AM Keela regains conciousness to find Jet kneeling by her side, an empty vial in his hand. [OOC Keela is at 9 HP]. Caelnin and Alexi can only watch as the darkmantles complete their retreat, and ponder different ways to traverse the cavern in the face of such dangers. Alexi suggests using shields to protect themselves from any more darkmantles, but recognizes that first their leader must regain his hearing and his health. Caelnin keeps a wary eye for further danger but sees none.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday June 24th, 2009 1:04:40 PM
"Does anyone still need healing?"
He holds out a potion to any who might need it.
"We should move as soon as we can."
spot 28 listen 12 (the sound must have effected me after all)
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Wednesday June 24th, 2009 3:42:54 PM
"Yes, we are," Fatine says to Keela. "Watch out, dere one be!" Smiling, she squeezes Keela's shoulder. "Jes' kiddin' sister, dere be no more creepy crawlies. Dey run oft an' hide from dee boom stone."
Whenever the group is ready to move, Fatine joins, keeping an eye on the cavern ceiling.
{I will be without computer until Friday, can anyone sub for me please?]
Ender [AC 18, HP 16/24] d8=8 ; Wednesday June 24th, 2009 5:38:46 PM
Ender grabs Beren's offered potion, "Thanks!" he mutters before downing the poti
potion heals 8hp
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=6 ; d20+1=4 ; Wednesday June 24th, 2009 5:59:55 PM
"I agree, Beren. Let's get Jet, Ender, and Keela to the exit of this cavern. You and I can go in front like before. Caelnin can bring up the rear. Fatine in front of Caelnin and keeping an eye on our Sharpshooter so nothing engages him without us knowing.
Once in a cave again, we can wait until our hearing comes back. Boy, the guy at the store said the would make a BOOM but I had no idea..."
Alexi goes over to Keela and offers her his shield. "Here, hold this over your head until we get out of this cavern."
Then he takes a potion of CMW and motions to Jet to drink it and makes the motion of moving onward as he picks up Beren's lantern.
Spot d20+1=6 Listen d20+1=4 (ick!)
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday June 24th, 2009 10:14:06 PM
OOC: Ender, shouldn't the potion have been 2d8+2? Beren's potions were CMW, (cure moderate wounds a lvl 2 spell).
Keela [Light] [AC 16; HP 16/18] d8+1=7 ; Wednesday June 24th, 2009 10:56:46 PM
"Thank you," Keela tells Beren, "but I have a potion here." She pulls out a potion of Cure Light Wounds and drinks it, restoring herself nearly to full health.
She scrambles to her feet, and taps herself with her wand of Mage Armor.
She smiles at Alexi's thoughtfulness. "Thank you," she says, "but if I'm to cast a spell, I'll need both hands."
She moves cautiously with the others, ready to cast a Web wherever she can catch at least two of the creatures in it.
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) Thursday June 25th, 2009 12:54:19 AM
Oblivious to all the talking that everyone is doing, Caelnin stays at the back minding his own buisness, until they start to move again, in which Caelnin will follow.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] 2d8+2=14 ; Thursday June 25th, 2009 4:07:47 AM
OOC: roger on the ekstra 1d8... reroll:14
DM Bob and Carla Thursday June 25th, 2009 7:49:50 AM Fatine and Jet help restore Keela to full health while the others stand guard. Healing potions are offered and consumed. Alexi suggests a strategy for exiting the cavern and the team begins to reorganize and ready itself to move out.
[OOC: does this mean Alexi is leading a retreat? or is the intent to push on forward and look for some other exit?]
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) 2d8+3=8 ; d8+1=7 ; Thursday June 25th, 2009 12:43:23 PM
Jet thankfully takes the potion of healing. Shaking his head, he wonders what the chances are of spell failure at the moment, never having cast deaf before. He pulls his last potion, one he earned in something called the LnB. It came wrapped up in a very special shirt which reads, "In my world, I'm a level 20 cleric!" he drinks that also, unless something prevents him.
He picks up his sunrod and looks around really well. What other exits are there? Possible map please?
Healed 8 and 7
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=16 ; d20+9=16 ; Thursday June 25th, 2009 5:28:44 PM
OOC--Not sure if Alexi used one of my potions or one of his own.
"Now that everyone is healed, shall we proceed?"
Beren takes the lead again, this time watching the ceiling as well. HIs bow is ready, and he uses the light of the lantern that Alexi holds to see the way.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Thursday June 25th, 2009 7:52:24 PM
OOC: Ender, sorry, that should have been 2d8+3, not 2d8+2, so you get an extra 1hp, bringing up up to 23/24.
Beren, it was one of Alexi's. Beren, you still have your other one.
The idea was to continue on through the cavern until we reached an exit. After that, Alexi would led Jet decide to either wait out the deafness or continue. Alexi did propose to go back to heal up, but changed his mind. A bit unclear on that part. Sorry.
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Friday June 26th, 2009 1:26:39 AM
Keela stays with the group, peering anxiously about for any signs of the creatures' return.
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=9 ; Friday June 26th, 2009 4:42:29 AM
Staying near the back, Caelnin cautiously moves forward witht eh group trying his best see anything in the distance.
Spot: 9
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Friday June 26th, 2009 12:29:37 PM
OOC--No Dm post
Beren continues to lead the way watching for signs of danger.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Friday June 26th, 2009 4:58:54 PM
Jet looks about to see the escape route of the retreating enemy. he thinks about pouring some oil into the crevaces they escaped into and igniting it, but the smoke might be more then they want to deal with.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Saturday June 27th, 2009 10:25:19 AM
OOC--Have asked for sub in the LnB. If I don't get one I still will miss posting Monday through Wednesday next week. Just assume Beren continues to scout the way, and will trip any traps along the way. :o)
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Sunday June 28th, 2009 12:27:21 AM
OOC: on the topic of being out of pocket, I'm heading out 7/3 - 9. I probably can 'borrow' my parents pc for posting on 7/6-8, but there might be a couple of travel days I'll not be able to post. Hopefully nothing imortant will be going on. :)
DM Bob and Carla Monday June 29th, 2009 7:19:20 AM Beren continues in his role of forward scout and elads the party forward, keeping an especially wary eye on the ceiling of the cavern, but there are no more stalactites and those with any sense of caves and rocks now realize that stalactites would not normally be found in such conditions.
The pathway forward leads towards teh back of teh cave, but teh path is littered with boulders and uneven conditions so care must be taken. The sunrod throws shadows from every protrusion and ghostly shapes flit across the rocks as the light source moves. As they near the rear of the cavern it jogs to the right revealing a secondary cavern at least as large as the first. Just ahead, not more than twenty steps into the second cavern, a split in the rocks widens and a set of rough hewn stairs leads downwards into the darkness.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+3=9 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+2=7 ; Monday June 29th, 2009 11:19:56 AM
Jet, trying to keep his voice down despite his deafness has everyone spread. "Lets search the area for secret doors or anything else that might be hiding, before we go down the steps. Ender, can you check the stairs for traps please."
Listen: 9 Spot: 13 Search: 7
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=20 ; d20+1=10 ; Monday June 29th, 2009 7:05:14 PM
OOC: If understand correctly, we have to enter the second cavern to get to the stairs. So the first thing would be spot checks at the entrance to the second cavern, then Ender sneaks over to the stairs to check for traps.
"I agree. Ender should check the stairs, but first, let's see if anything comes at us from this second cave."
Stepping 10' feet into the second cave, holding Beren's lantern and light from Jet's sunrod, Alexi peers into the gloom and readies himself. (full defense and waits and listens)
Listen d20+1=20 Spot d20+1=10
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Monday June 29th, 2009 8:10:08 PM
"Well dat be weird," Fatine mumbles. "Cave-stairs? Tink dose darkmannels made dose? Tat be a long job fer dose lil eastie-beasties." She continues mumbling, trailing off into a quieter speech directed either at Feet of Mist, or possibly just to herself.
DM Highlight to display spoiler: {I missed a lot of posts in the last few weeks. Did Col ever get back to Fatine before the entered the cave? I don't know if he is with me now or not}
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Monday June 29th, 2009 10:20:35 PM
Keela waits while those in front check the terrain.
"I don't think the darkmantles would need stairs," she whispers to Fatine. "They fly, after all."
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) Monday June 29th, 2009 11:18:20 PM
Caelnin stays back, still knowing that he is still not of great use at the moment. He makes sure that nothing is coming from behind, just in case.
Spot:
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=8 ; Monday June 29th, 2009 11:18:43 PM
Spot: 8
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday June 30th, 2009 7:39:03 AM
The party cautiously enters the second cavern, alert to the possibility of other denizens that might inhabit these caves. There are none to be seen, a few cave crickets and a mouse attract the attention of the puma but they are not nearly as annoying as the pesky black birs that rides on Fatine's shoulder.
Jet orders a search of the immediate area and asks Ender to search teh stairway itself for traps. The search reveals little, other than the faint trail left by those that have walked this way in the past. There are no secret doors or passages and the stairs, while dark, steep, and uneven pose no additional dangers that the halfling can detect.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Tuesday June 30th, 2009 12:05:47 PM
OOC: I haven't seen a post from Ender since last Thursday, so I am getting worried with Beren also needing a sub.
Jet slowly makes his way down the stairs. When he feels he is a few feet down, he casts his second Detect Evil spell and concentrates on the area ahead and behind.
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Tuesday June 30th, 2009 9:15:47 PM
Keela cautiously follows the group down the stairs, keeping to the "squishy mage" position toward the back.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=2 ; d20+1=13 ; Tuesday June 30th, 2009 10:36:50 PM
Alexi follows Jet, carefully. In these confines, archery would be difficult, so he asks Beren to assist Caelnin in bringing up the rear. "Once we get to level ground again, you should take the lead once more," he suggests.
Spot d20+1 = 2! (jet's in the way) Listen d20+1 = 13
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Wednesday July 1st, 2009 9:22:21 AM
Fatine wanders down the steps with the others, looking around half-interestedly. Turning to Col, she says, "I don' know, maybe. Why don' you ask dem yourself bird?" She looks at the bird for a moment, then shrugs and walks on.
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=25 ; Wednesday July 1st, 2009 10:25:15 PM
Once it is Caelnin's turn to move down the stairs, he makes sure that looks back once in a while to check that nothing is going to happen behind them.
Spot: 25
DM Bob & Carla Thursday July 2nd, 2009 7:54:32 AM
The group picks it's way down the stairway, keeping a close watch behind them , and an even closer watch ahead, but other than the physical danger of the staircase itself, there is no immediate threat. Jet casts his spell and after a moment he picks up a faint trace of evil that marks the route they have been following and would seem to lead down the stairs. The descent is long and arduous, but perhaps some 200 feet down from teh top of the steps they arrive at what can only be the bottom. Yet another giant cavern opens up before them, the light of the sunrod does not fully reach to the other side.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Thursday July 2nd, 2009 1:52:11 PM
Jet steps to the side, in order to allow Alexi in front of him. He whispers in his helmeted ear as he passes, "We are on the path of evil."
Once thet reach the cavern, Jet calls a hold and pulls out the rest of his sunrods. "We can defend here without being flanked." he suggests. He used one Sunrod during the rescue of the seamstress and that leaves him four. He struck one earler and that leaves three unused. He takes the one he has been using and throws it as hard as he can toward the roof of the cavern, to see how tall it is and watches it as it lands back on the floor, to see if anything is disturbed.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=13 ; Thursday July 2nd, 2009 3:45:09 PM
"Dark and more dark. Elves are not made to be this far underground. except for the Drow."
Even though the ranger is out of his element, he tries to remain alert.
OOC--Sorry for being gone with no sub.
spot 28 listen 13
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Thursday July 2nd, 2009 7:16:00 PM
The stairs are not good news for Keela's aching legs. "First, there were a bunch of stairs to get up to the cave, and now there's stairs going down," she grumbles a little.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=3 ; d20+1=7 ; Thursday July 2nd, 2009 8:07:42 PM
Alexi passes Jet and nods at the leader and motions for Beren to join him up front once again.
As the sunrod whirls upward, Alexi does not look at it, but keeps his vigilance to the front of them, still holding Beren's lantern with his shield hand.
Spot d20+1= 3 Listen d20+1=7 ( i hope this is a good time for bad rolls...)
OOC: to all, I will be on the road tomorrow, Friday 7/3 and not be able to post. I'll be at my parents next week so I should be able to use their pc for posting from Monday - Thur. It may be sporadic, so if it looks like I'm going to miss a post, anyone of you can look a Alexi's sheet and do whatever you deem best.
Happy 4th to all!
DM Bob & Carla Monday July 6th, 2009 7:43:41 AM Jet passes along news of his discovery to Alexi and quickly assesses his options for defence. As Jet's sunrod sails through the air it becomes clear just how enourmous the cavern is, for not only do they barely catch a glimpse of the cavern's ceiling, but on the way down the sunrod falls hundreds of feet below where they stand. The illumination of the sunrod has revealed them to be at the beginning of a stone archway that traverses the yawning chasm below. The bridge is wide enough for four medium sized beings to cross abreast, although the courage of the outside members of such a formation would be sorely tested. There are no immediate signs of danger beyond what they have already seen, although some may be mesmerized by just how very long it took to hear teh sunrod hit the bottom...
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=18 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday July 6th, 2009 11:02:51 AM
Beren's eyes follow the arc of the sunrod as it sails off into the deep distance. So, they are to go deeper underground. With a sigh, the ranger takes the lead beginning the long decent to where the sunrod landed.
"We might miss that light source before we reach it again."
spot 18 listen 26
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Monday July 6th, 2009 11:21:57 AM
"Maybe we go quickly?" Fatine suggests. "I no like dee idea o' bein' targets while we be crossin' dis' here bridge." She hurries along with the group (assuming more move forward), but keeps toward the inside of the bridge.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+5=16 ; d20+4=8 ; Monday July 6th, 2009 4:39:17 PM
Ender keeps his eyes peeled for any sign of danger, crossbow at the ready
Listen 16 Spot 8
OOC: Sorry for the long absence.. my motherboard died on me and i didnt get a replacement til now... god i'm tired of living in the countryside!!!!
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Monday July 6th, 2009 7:03:24 PM
Jet hands out two Sunrods to those that ask and with the third strikes his, holding it above their head. "For once, I agree with Fatine, everyone make a break for the otherside and look for cover. Once over there, we need someone to look for tracks."
With that, Jet prepares everyone for the run across the bridge. he considers the necessity to carry Ender to increase the speed of the group, considering Jet has the run feat, it shouldn't slow him down much.
"Ender my friend, you want to be the lagging member running across the bridge, or do you want me to carry you?"
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday July 6th, 2009 10:57:31 PM
OOC: boy, many time I wish I were in the country, away from this darn traffic and noise, and... etc.
IC: Alexi watches the sunrod plummet downward and lets out a slight whistle.
Hoping Jet is right, he prepares to dash across. "Single file or doubles?" he asks. If doubles, he will put himself on the left side of his partner so his shield arm protects himself and his partner from anything coming from the left side of the arch bridge. He still has Beren's lantern, so at least the immediate area of the bridge is illuminated somewhat.
He starts running when given the order.
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Monday July 6th, 2009 11:04:39 PM
[OOC: before everybody cracks sunrods, keep in mind that Keela still has a Light up]
"Heavens, who would build such a thing?" Keela asks as the arch comes into view. If they must, they must, but... "Do we know it's safe?" she asks. "Maybe there's a trick to it or something."
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=18 ; Monday July 6th, 2009 11:59:30 PM
Caelnin watches on as everyone gets ready to move across. He also looks at the bridge to see if there are any visible cracks or faults that people should be weary of.
Spot 18
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] Tuesday July 7th, 2009 4:49:04 AM
"If you think you can run fast enough, with me on your back, i'll take a piggy back ride Jet" Ender answers while peeing over the edge, "gods its big", he mutters under his breath
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday July 7th, 2009 7:55:41 AM
The troop of adventurer's readies to dash across the massive stone arch. Keela wonders aloud as to who would have built such a thing but Caelnin's examination reveals it to be a natural rock formation...all that is left after the stone around it has collapsed or eroded. Like all natural stone it is flawed, and the elf can see where slabs of rock have broken away along it's edges, but he cannot properly assess whether it is sufficiently stable for them all to cross. Ultimately the unseen threat of attack overrides the unknown condition of the stone and the party makes a mad dash across the bridge. The footing is firm, nothing collapses, and no attack is forthcoming. The party takes cover behind some large boulders on the far side and scan their surroundings. The faint pathway leads on further and downwards, irresistably deeper as if the whole cave network draws them on.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+5=9 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=29 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2009 10:00:32 AM How deep does this thing go? What could possibly live this far underground?
Thoughts of wonder fill the elven ranger's head as they continue deeper into the cave. He is already beginning to miss the sun and open skies they have left behind. Oh to be back in the forests of his home, but that is not to be. He has a task to comlplete, and a committment to honor.
With his determination strengthened, Beren continues to lead deeper into the ground.
He checks for tracks occasionally, hoping to find some sign of the children's passing. Something to let them know they are going the right way.
track 9 spot 12 listen 29
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Tuesday July 7th, 2009 3:47:20 PM
Jet maintains his concentration as long as possible, on his Detect Evil spell. Once everyone is across and those that need to catch their breath, they continue their decent into the earth.
To keela he responds, "I know, but after that last darkmantle attack, I think havinbg a few light sources handy might not be a bad idea, not that they helped, it's best to be ready."
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Tuesday July 7th, 2009 10:09:56 PM
When crossing the arch, Keela keeps well to the center.
"I knew I should have chosen a Feather Fall for my spellbook," she murmurs. She tries hard not to look down.
Once across, she prepares to continue with the rest. "How did they get little kids up and down all these stairs?" she wonders aloud.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=2 ; d20+1=15 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2009 11:08:34 PM
OOC: when you say 'further and downwards', do you mean that the path leads into a cave on the other side similar to the one that we came from on the opposite side that leads 'further and downwards'?
Alexi grimmaces at the thought of having to return this way with children in tow, if they are alive, and perhaps in a hurry with monsters chasing them. However he takes a deep breath and takes the lead with Beren, as before (assuming that is alright with Beren and Jet).
Spot d20+1=2 (yeah, he took his helmet off to wipe the sweat, then put in on backwards) Listen d20+1= 15
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=8 ; d20+5=22 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2009 4:53:22 AM
Ender moves a little off to teh side to cover the flank, then follows the others, crossbow in hand
spot: 8 listen: 22
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=12 ; d20+9=25 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2009 10:55:49 AM
OOC-no dm post
Beren continues to lead the way down into the darkness.
spot 12 listen 25
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Wednesday July 8th, 2009 11:09:03 AM
Jet Follows Beren and Alexi as they travel down and asks again, "Any signs of Tracks ranger?
DM Bob & Carla Thursday July 9th, 2009 7:28:01 AM
The cavern that the party is now walking through extends downwards and away from the natural arch that traversed the chasm. Jet'sdetect evil spell allows him to follow the faint residual traces of evil that mark the pathway. The sunrods and lanterns carried by the group cast their light across strange rock formations that send shadows leaning away from them. The cavern is quiet except for their footsteps and just maybe... in the distance...is that the sound of tapping? Beren is sure that he hears something tapping rythmically in the distance.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+5=7 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=22 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 12:23:33 PM
OOC-- My last track roll was dismal, so no signs that He sees. :o) And again today.
Beren looks for signs of tracks, but sees nothing (track 7!)
However, as everyone settles into the quiet of the cavern, he does hear something.
"Listen, do you hear a tapping noise?"
He tries to recognize a pattern or a direction in the light noise he hears.
spot 29 (perfect 20--if it is there to be seen, he sees it!) listen 22
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) d20+3=10 ; d20+3=19 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 1:49:01 PM
Jet calls a hold and listens as well as he can. Attempting to not move at all difficult in metal armor. He attempts to follow the sound and use his spell, to see if they are in the same direction.
Listen: 10 Spot: 19
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Thursday July 9th, 2009 5:33:43 PM
Standing from behind the rocks, Fatine snorts. "Well don' we look all silly. If'n any body were watchin', dey tink we be pretty dumb runnin' and hidin' while nobody watchin'." She looks puzzled for a moment, as if trying to decipher what she just said, then shrugs and follows the men through the cave until Jet calls a halt.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=15 ; d20+5=25 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 6:47:56 PM
Ender strains his ears trying to find the tapping sound that Beren aparently has heard
Spot : 15
Listen: 25
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] d20+2=10 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 10:45:04 PM
Keela hears nothing but her companions [Listen 10!], but she stops when the others do.
"Tapping?" She thinks a moment. "Could it be water dripping?"
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+7=25 ; d20+8=15 ; Friday July 10th, 2009 9:18:36 AM
(OOC: Has an hour passed yet? Sorry if I had missed that message...)
After Beren says something, Caelnin tries to listen to what he had heard, and tries to see if anything in the darkness.
Spot: 25 Listen:15
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=26 ; d20+9=22 ; Friday July 10th, 2009 9:20:02 AM
OOC--no Dm post
Beren is unsure what he is hearing . He continues to lead, hopefully towards the sound of tapping. Maybe as he gets closer than can tell what it is.
"I'm not sure what is making the tapping noise. It is simply a noise at this point. Let's find out."
spot 26 listen 22
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Friday July 10th, 2009 3:50:39 PM
Jet patiently waits for the sound to find him so he can determine, if possible, the location of the source.
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=12 ; d20+1=2 ; Friday July 10th, 2009 10:07:08 PM
Listen d20+1=12 Spot d20+1 =2 (looks like he still has his helmet over his eyes)
The dancing shadows just seem to confuse Alexi at the moment but he does try hard to listen for the tell-tale tapping noise. "Forced labor mining deep underground perhaps?" he wonders in whispered tones.
He shruggs in the dark and prepares to move onwards, shadowy monsters keeping him on edge.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=21 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+11=22 ; Saturday July 11th, 2009 9:27:04 AM
following Beren as quietly as possible, Ender still strains his eyes and ears as hard as he can!
Spot: 21 Listen: 14 m. silently: 22
DM Bob & Carla Monday July 13th, 2009 7:44:23 AM
Only a few of the party hear the noise. Beren and Ender can just make it out. tap.tap.tap......tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tap repeated over and over. If an adventurer puts their ear to the rock it seems a bit clearer, but no louder. tap.tap.tap......tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tap
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Monday July 13th, 2009 10:48:49 AM
Jet not hearing the sound, motions the party forward once again, continuing to follow the trail of evil his spell allows him to detect. In whispered tones to those in front, "Let us move on. I do not know how much longer my spell will last."
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday July 13th, 2009 11:38:35 AM
"I agree," Alexi whispers. "But if anyone hears a change in the sounds, by all means let us know."
With that, Alexi follows alongside Beren, deeper in to the deeps.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=22 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday July 13th, 2009 1:35:22 PM
"The sound seems to be coming from the other side of the rock. I wonder if the children are in another cavern?"
He contemplates the rock wall for a minute.
"What do you think would happen if I were to tap back?"
He holds up the haft of his sword in question.
spot 22 listen 26
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Monday July 13th, 2009 8:26:09 PM
"How you know dat not some devil doin' a dap dance?" Fatine asks Beren crossly. "You wan' leddem know we be here? Don' be doin no noises til we sure o' dat noise what we hearin.'"
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Monday July 13th, 2009 9:37:58 PM
"Yeah, what she said," Alexi agrees, smiling. "It could be the children tapping, but for the moment, I'd rather not make any more noise than the rattling Jet and I are making."
Keela [Light, Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Monday July 13th, 2009 10:36:41 PM
"If it changes?" Keela laughs a little. "I can't even hear it!" Smiling, she follows the others.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+5=10 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2009 12:55:29 AM
Ender wonders if it might be a signal of some sort....
Knowledge (Dungeoniering): 10
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 4:01:15 PM
"Lets move fast! I want to folow this evil as fast as possible before the spell runs out." jet tells the guys up front. "If you are worried about traps, let me up there. I will trigger whatever exists and the rest of you can save the children."
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 5:44:58 PM
"Well, not so fast that we can't enjoy the scenery, eh?" Alexi chuckles. "Beren, let's keep moving, shall we?"
DM Bob & Carla Tuesday July 14th, 2009 10:38:46 PM Beren suggests tapping back to establish communications but is warned off by Fatine who worries about who or what is on the other end of the tapping. Few of the others hear anything and [/b]Jet encourages the party to move along while his magic lasts. the trail he follows continues to retain the remnants of an evil aura and it leads deeper and deeper into the cavern and its interconnecting chambers. The further in they go, the deeper it seems to take them, and with each step, the tapping grows louder. It's rythym does not change. tap.tap.tap.....tap...tap...tap......tap.tap.tapEnder does not know just what the tapping is but surmises it might be a code.
Keela [Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] d20+9=28 ; d20+9=29 ; Tuesday July 14th, 2009 11:16:47 PM
"Oh, I hear it now," Keela says. She tries to think about what the tapping could mean.
[Knowledge Arcana 28; Knowledge Nature 29]
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=28 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:02:10 AM
Beren does not know if this is a code or not, but it is persistent. He still thinks they should tap back, but respects the wishes of the rest of the group.
He continues to lead the group. but now he is directing them as much as possible towards the sound. If the others notice, and object, so be it. If they don't, then at least they might discover what is making the noise.
spot 28 listen 24
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+11=13 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+5=21 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 12:37:00 PM
Ender quietly whispers, "lets get closer before we decide on what to do" and silently moves towards the tapping
move silently: 13
spot: 5 (nat. 1 -I seem to be blind!)
Listen: 21
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Wednesday July 15th, 2009 3:03:24 PM
Fatine doesn't pay much more attention to the tapping, and merely follows wherever the group goes, one hand on Feet of Mist's back, one hand nervously playing with one of the wood and cloth dolls at her waist.
Jet Stormway (AC:21/22 HP:19/28 ; Bantom AC:19 HP:42/42) Wednesday July 15th, 2009 3:13:25 PM
Jet looks down at Ender in an angry manner. Feeling the pressure of being the leader is beginning to take it's toll on the normally chaotic and care free individual that loves drink and he loves whores. Heck, he loves drinking with whores. Yet, a man has to earn a living and he believes in earning it honestly and if it's to take these fellow Bryn Baraz protectors through perils and bring them back alive, that is exactly what he is going to do, or die trying.
Three deep breaths calms him down and he pats the new member on the back to get his attention, he then says with a smile, "Do you really think your good enough to move silently for you, Alexi and myself? Lets get those feet moving friend, they already know we are here, the evil is eluding us."
With that, Jet steps past the two in front and begins to move as fast as possible while safe, using his light source in one hand and holding his sword in the other, he runs just fast enough to where he can stop before he plummets into a chasm.
With Run Feat Speed 30 X2 X3 or X4
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) Wednesday July 15th, 2009 10:17:26 PM
"Wha...," Alexi blurst as Jet moves past. Alexi looks at Beren and mutters, "he be in a hurry I presume." He then turns to the others, "The chase is on, folks. With all this light and noise, we aren't gonna suprirze anyone anyway, so let's go find this noise as fast a possible."
He then follows Jet as fast as he can keep up, holding Beren's lantern in one hand and sword in the other.
OOC: Speed 30 x2 or x3, no Dex bonus to AC while running.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) Thursday July 16th, 2009 10:49:20 AM Running..in armor...might as well make a general announcement that we are here, and they didn't want me to tap on the rock.
With a grim smile the ranger loosens his weapons, and lightly runs after his heavier comrades.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=20 ; d4=2 ; d20+5=15 ; Thursday July 16th, 2009 12:32:01 PM
"Fine then" Ender mutters under his breath, grips his crossbow tighter and moves after the others
Spot 20 Listen 15
OOC: disregard the d4 roll...
Caelnin (AC 16 (FF 13), HP 21/21) d20+8=14 ; d20+7=14 ; Thursday July 16th, 2009 9:18:20 PM
With people starting to run, a wave of confusion flows over Calenin, but is soon dissipated as he now knows that if something is going to happen, he should be there to help protect them.
Caelnin keeps up with everyone running, staing about thirty feet behind the the main group.
Spot: 14 Listen: 14
DM Bob & Carla Friday July 17th, 2009 10:20:16 AM
The incessant tapping seems to have set something off in Jet who begins to run, egging his comrades on. The light from sunrods and spells bounces in every direction as they move at a rapid pace. Rocks seem to literally jump out at them as they dash forward into the dark. Twice the leader of the team has to jump to one side to avoid a deep crack in the rocks, but all manage to survive the dash forward.
Keela finally hears the tapping and is sure that it is a call for help...an "I'm here...please find me" signal but a direct translation of the code is beyond her. She jhas no time to fully concentrate on deciphering the tapping as she too must run to keep up with the pack.
At last they descend into a large cavern nearly completely filled by a body of dark, black water. It's surface is calm, motionless, like a mirror except little light is reflected by the dark waters. The cavern itself is immense, hundreds of feet across and at least 50 ' high. A strip of bare rock skirts around the edges of the water, and varies from 20' to only 5' wide in some section.
Beren(AC 18, HP 23/23 Red AC 13, HP 25/25) d20+9=29 ; d20+9=14 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 10:56:32 AM
"More dark water. Do you think that the same evil that we felt in the water above ground dwells in this water?"
As the others slow down, Beren once again moves to the front. He can see only one way to go, and starts to lead in that direction.
spot 29 - natural 20 listen 14 (the sound of all the armor echoing around him must be hard on elvish ears)
Fatine [AC 16, HP 14/14] and Feet of Mist [AC 15, HP 19/19] Mage Armor Friday July 17th, 2009 12:58:34 PM
Fatine jogs along behind the others, finally stopping at the water, breathing heavily with hands on her knees. "Dat . . . not . . . be . . . stealthy . . . Big Man . . . ." she mutters between gulps of air.
Feet of Mist seems none the worse for wear, and purrs quietly at Fatine's side, every now and then giving a quick look in Col's direction.
Keela [Mage Armor] [AC 16; HP 16/18] Friday July 17th, 2009 5:32:14 PM
"Oh, for Wardd's sake!" Keela starts after the others, becoming a little annoyed. Hurtling down stone steps in pitch darkness strikes her as an excellent way to get somebody killed. Not to mention alerting whoever or whatever awaits them down there.
She doesn't have the breath to explain that, though, so she contents herself with a few more mild oaths as she pounds after her friends and prays she doesn't fall.
Ender [AC 18, HP 22/24] d20+4=11 ; d20+5=19 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 6:46:02 PM
Ender Slows down a bit, falling to the rear of the group, still keeping his crossbow ready
Spot 11 Listen 19
Alexi (AC: 16, HP:28/28) Lobo (AC: 19, HP:37/37) d20+1=3 ; d20+1=13 ; Friday July 17th, 2009 10:48:28 PM
Alexi finally comes to a halt, puffing a bit. The sight of the water is discouraging to him, but he doesn't show it. He does manage to wheeze out, "Any sound of the tapping noise?"
Spot d20+1=3 Listen d20+1=13
(all i can do is hope my rolls get better for the combat :P )
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