DM Adam Monday July 6th, 2009 1:27:40 AM
There is little difficulty finding your way back to the scene of yesterday's battle, the scent of the rotting bulette making the task extremely easy. From here the cousins are able to back track their path from the previous day.
With the sun hanging low in the sky you realize It will be a few days till you reach the area where the wyvern was spotted.
(Can I get a watch order if one is to be set for the night.)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Monday July 6th, 2009 10:51:56 AM
Selemar prefers the last watch, but isn't picky. The bear sleeps through all watches. lazy
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Monday July 6th, 2009 3:48:53 PM
Hmark pretty much keeps to himself, generally riding at the tail end of the group as the rear guard. Occassionally, the archer will pause his filly and carefully scan the country behind them, making sure no one is trying to follow.
As evening approaches, he agrees to take a middle of the night shift.
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The druid Dathish and the wolf that is his constant companion also remain mostly uncommunicative. For lack of a better alternative, he indicates he'll team up with Hmark on watch.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Monday July 6th, 2009 5:19:55 PM
Zeph is rather talkative, "So, when you saw the Wyvern, what did it look like? What do you think its attacks were? Any weak spots?" Zeph asks whoever of the three will listen to him.
He takes a shift at the beginning so that he may get 8 hours of rest so that his spells are prepared.
Spells Prepared, the usua sortal:
1st - Shield, Grease cantrip - Touch of Fatigue, Ray of Frost, Detect Poison, Resistance
Cambar (HP23 of 27 AC26) d20+10=23 ; Monday July 6th, 2009 10:29:06 PM
Cambar prefers a twilight or dawn watch, please.
She is a little hazy on the wyvern. "Um, it had a pointy barb on its tail? And wings? And two legs?"
[OOC: Here's a spot check ... a 23 ... so maybe Cambar saw some other detail? If so, maybe our kindly DM can add some info?]
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal d20+7=21 Tuesday July 7th, 2009 12:19:42 AM
Making sure that Myl Cal is situated, Camlan takes a middle watch, knowing that there are likely others that need more rest than he. He attempts to keep himself close to Dathish, though he will not smother the druid. It's just nice having someone with similar interests...unlike his sister and cousin.
When asked about the wyvern, Camlan also searches his memories. "Well, it was big. And it had a nasty temper...I think it lifted Donovan up off the ground once."
Spot 21 if it helps. :)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Tuesday July 7th, 2009 1:39:31 AM
The druids can form a clique now
DM Adam Tuesday July 7th, 2009 2:11:16 AM
Searching their memories Cambar, and Camlan mostly remember the sharp and pointy bits and how much they wished to avoid them, although when they really put the power to the ol' brain boxes they recall that almost every time they encountered the beast it was carrying a recent kill. You would guess that it had killed at least 4 full grown stags in one day.
The trail is clear and so is the sky as you set camp once again. The cousins estimate that the Wyvern is only another two days away.
Spot checks for those taking watch.
Watch Order (correct me if I'm wrong I just placed those who didn't note it.)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday July 7th, 2009 9:45:35 AM
Garret sets up for watch, looking out over the mountains deep in thought.
If anyone could read his mind, they would hear, "I wonder if there's somewhere nearby where I could find some eggs to cook for breakfast."
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) d20+5=19 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+5=16 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2009 3:00:24 PM
Hmark sums up the general description he's hearing about this wyvern, "Big, with lots of nasty, sharp claws, teeth, and tail". The lad nods decisively, and winks at Zeph. "Makes me glad I fight from distance."
That night, he and the reclusive Dathish keep a silent watch.
[Spot checks - Hmark - 19 Dathish - 16 wolf - 16]
Cambar (HP23 of 27 AC26) Tuesday July 7th, 2009 4:51:48 PM
That watch is A-OK by Cambar.
She asks if it matters how the wyvern is defeated. Taken alive? Some part intact? Maybe we need something to stop it from flying away, like Web spells or tanglefoot bags. Or nets or bolas? Maybe we can lure it into a trap? Or an ambush? Does anyone have any poison antidote?
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday July 7th, 2009 7:36:10 PM
Zeph thinks for a bit about what Hmark said about fighting from afar and then takes a glance at the new melee-types in the group. "You know. I may follow you in that for a while, especially if we can get the drop on it." (and thus be flat-footed). Zeph says.
Then, when Cambar speaks, Zeph replies. "Well, we were told that the poison we require is in the sting of the creature. So don't smash its pointy too badly other than maybe to sunder the end of the tail off." Zeph says. Then he thinks for another moment. "Well. Ambush is always best. Luring it into a trap would be great... but I don't have any trap kits, heh. Guess we gotta see what we have to work with once we spot it." Zeph says, a little embarrassed that he never really utilized traps in his younger days and never got the knack for setting them... disabling on the other hand.
When the group lays down to rest, Zeph will study his spells and take his first watch.
Ready Action: Should a combat break out, Zeph would like to ready casting [i]Shield[i] on himself.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal d20+7=19 ; d20+1=2 ; Tuesday July 7th, 2009 10:51:58 PM
Camlan nods in agreement to the watch schedule. He thinks about what the others have said and then he speaks quietly. "Well, I can cast a spell that will Delay Poison... If we could set up a trap, then I could cast the spell and make a couple of people immune to poison for a few hours. I will ask Mother Wold for that. As far as traps go... from what we saw, the creature appears to have quite an appetite." Camlan speaks slowly, thinking through practically every word. "Do you have a spellcaster in the group? I have heard tell of people creating illusions of creatures. If we could make an illusion of the creature's prey, then perhaps we could lure it in? It would be best if we could choose the place of our encounter with the beast, but we have no guarantee."
The large ape follows Camlan. Its large brown eyes watch those around it with interest. Strange creatures, to be sure...very interesting scents. His large hand gently pushes a small stone around on the ground in circles...small ones in the beginning, then slowly larger ones...a small game to pass the time as he waits for his friend to finish chattering with the other humans.
Camlan's Spot=22 (Bleh, forgot to add in the Wis bonus) Myl Cal's Spot= a pathetic natural 1!!
Cambar (HP23 of 27 AC26) Tuesday July 7th, 2009 11:23:58 PM
If we can lure the beastie in with an illusion, maybe I and my horse can be off to one side, covered by another illusion. When the wyvern takes the bait, I can charge. Anybody have any illusion spells?
Or could one of you druids summon or find us a gazelle or other tasty tidbit to use as real bait? An illusion would have to smell real for it to work.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Wednesday July 8th, 2009 12:56:00 AM
"Summoning something it wants to eat should be possible. And i do have a tanglefoot bag, if it will work on a creature that big."
DM Adam Wednesday July 8th, 2009 2:04:05 AM
Discussion of strategy continues as you set camp for the evening as Cambar has posed some very poignant questions. (Please feel free to continue the conversation)
The night passes with little incident, although Camlan had a bit of excitement during his watch when he thought he spotted a wyvern flying through the air, but it turn out to be only an owl.
Once again tomorrow comes with a cheery disposition.
(Spot checks again please, also any relatable skill and knowledge checks you wish to make to gleen futher information about your prey)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+5=6 ; d20+13=21 ; Wednesday July 8th, 2009 12:26:57 PM
Garret looks down at his feet as the talk continues the next morning, not noticing whether it is sunny or raining (spot roll: 1). He listens intently and adds, "I'm not real familiar with fighting such creatures. I can take aim at its eyes with my rocks if you like, but other than that, I can only suggest trying to beat it to death."
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Spot: 6 Listen: 21
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=18 ; d20+9=17 ; d20+5=8 ; Thursday July 9th, 2009 12:14:27 AM
(Spot = 18 Listen = 17 Knowledge Arcana = 8)
Zeph is a bit curious as to the newcomer's choice of lifestyle. "So.... would you mind if I were blunt and simply asked why you guys chose to do random adventuring work for a living?" Zeph asks, eyeing the WLA badge a good bit.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Thursday July 9th, 2009 2:25:28 AM
"Beating it to death, and hitting it with whatever else at our disposal does seem the best option"
Cambar (HP23 of 27 AC26) Thursday July 9th, 2009 7:36:05 AM
"Well," says Cambar, answering Zeph, "speaking for just me, I always loved hearing the stories of Valdor Dragonstone and Joe the Hand and Bill Troublefinder and Flat-top the Centaur and the other great adventurers of the Wold. I just want to be like them, and do quests and help the needy and have fun!"
She pauses. "No deep anguish or vendetta or scheme or anything like that. Just working hard to make a difference. And maybe a name."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday July 9th, 2009 8:38:06 AM
Garret smiles when Cambar mentions some of the most famous heroes of the Wold. "I can't imagine anyone being as famous as them, but someone has to try, don't they?"
DM Adam Thursday July 9th, 2009 10:17:49 AM
Discussion of strategy continues, which is good as you are a only a day away from where the cousins were harassed by the wyvern.
You once again set camp, and begin the watch rotation. Late in the first watch Garret notices a pair of bright yellow eyes starring back at him from a nearby tree.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Thursday July 9th, 2009 2:33:44 PM
Hmark spends his shift wondering about Cambar's comments. as famous as Valdor Dragonstone.....shoot, that'd be something alright
Dathish and the wolf also maintain their vigil.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal d20+10=29 ; Friday July 10th, 2009 12:03:17 AM
The druid smiles as Cambar relates to the others why she entered into adventuring. He adds his own to coppers to the conversation "That...and to make sure my sister doesn't kill herself."
During his watch, Camlan is very keenly aware of his surroundings. He diligently watches for any signs of their quarry. (Spot=29). He is careful to relay any findings to Donovan.
DM Adam Friday July 10th, 2009 4:13:29 PM
Still no quarry in sight, but you will reach the wyvern's suspected hunting grounds by mid day the following morning.
On there watch both Garret and Camlin notice an owl that seems to have a keen interest in your campsite.
Donovan Friday July 10th, 2009 6:12:25 PM
{ooc I dont know if I have been removed from the game yet. I apologize for not giving any warning or the mia status. I was on jury duty since my last post. I was chosen for it and then they dropped the bombshell. No computers, no newspapers, no nothing but dvd's and book when not in our box. And I just got home about an hour ago.}
DM Adam Friday July 10th, 2009 9:18:27 PM
(ooc: No dropping that I'm aware of, just hop back in.)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Saturday July 11th, 2009 12:19:50 AM
rests up and prepares to hunt a wyvern
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal d20+5=19 ; Saturday July 11th, 2009 12:55:16 AM
Camlan smiles as he sees that Donovan has returned to his normal, boisterous self. Noting the owl, Camlan moves closer and begins speaking to it in low tones (Wild Empathy=19). "Hello there friend. What brings you to a strange place like this..." Mentally, Camlan chides himself for not asking Mother Wold to give him the ability to speak with animals.
DM Adam Saturday July 11th, 2009 3:09:30 PM
The owl seems startled by your approach as if it wasn't expecting to be seen and flies off.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Saturday July 11th, 2009 8:18:04 PM
If Zeph sees the attempt that Camlan makes with the owl, Zeph will chuckle and try to keep it under his breath. Well, its better than I can do. Zeph thinks, optimistically.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Monday July 13th, 2009 10:19:11 AM
Hmark notes the attempt to befriend the owl. "Can we call it Hooters?" he asks playfully.
Dathish frowns at the archer's less than serious attitude regarding the local fauna, but says nothing. The wolf licks his hand.
DM Adam Monday July 13th, 2009 11:10:57 AM
Morning comes and once again you are off through the fields of green hills. About an hour into the journey the hair on the back of the cousin's respective necks rises instinctually as they recognize the upcoming pattern of trees. You're in wyvern territory now.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Monday July 13th, 2009 4:11:48 PM
"Look, I still think there is no reason to wander around calling, 'Here, wyvern wyvern wyvern!' Even if we stake a few goats or deer or something in these trees, and hide ourselves up in the branches, at the least maybe we can get the jump on one and improve our odds."
Cambar looks around at the druid types. "And don't tell me no one in the party can find or summon some good wyvern bait!"
[OOC: Shoulda bumped up my hp with the morning's first post ... fixed now.]
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Monday July 13th, 2009 11:35:32 PM
Camlan shakes his head in mild disgust as Cambar presents her plan. He turns to the druids of the party and sighs. "Do you see what I have to put up with?!"
Turning his attention back to his twin, Camlan tries to explain to his wayward sister. "If you and Donovan hadn't been so busy sneaking off and getting into trouble, you would have learned that **all** life is sacred. You ask us to stake an innocent animal out to be bait for this creature. Would you do the same with Donovan? That is why I suggested the illusion." The young druid sighs, at a loss as to how to proceed. "It is true that if we summoned an animal to help us, it would not die, but it still seems....wrong." Camlan mulls over the problem as he continues to think about the owls behavior the previous night. Strange...very strange.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday July 14th, 2009 8:34:37 AM
Garret speaks up and says, "Well, there's no reason we cannot try the illusion, but if a wyvern uses its nose to smell its prey, I don't know that it will work. Still, we could try it first, and see what happens."
He bends down and picks up a nice round stone and slips it into a small bag.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Tuesday July 14th, 2009 8:39:31 AM
"For that matter, wyverns aren't timid about eating intelligent beings. They are unlikely to attack so many of us I think, but most of us could hide and one or two could remain as bait. I'd be willing."
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 9:40:42 AM
Hmark can't pass that one up. "I'm willing for him to be bait, too" he remarks, straightfaced.
Dathish ponders Camlan's objections. "But a summoned creature will return back to its native plane," he points out. "Its not the same as using a local animal. Plus, one could extend your argument to the wyvern itself. Yet none here are unwilling to kill it. I agree to summon the bait."
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 11:51:35 AM
"So how's this sound? We all hide good and proper like, best as we can. We settle in and wait, like hunters. When we get a sense that a wyvern is about, Hmark here summons some good bait. Maybe he or some other druid can even talk to it and get it to make pathetic animal sounds, like, 'Here I am, a wounded antelope, hope nobody with sharp teeth is around here!' That'll do the trick."
"We probably have to stay out of scent range. Maybe we could call or rustle up some real antelope so we could rub 'em on ourselves and smear antelope pee and poop all over us. Couldn't hurt, anyway!"
"I might even persuade myself to take off my armor, for better hiding."
Cambar pauses. "But how am I going to hide my horse, here? If I stake him a quarter-mile off, he might come back to us in the belly of the wyvern. Ideas? Maybe one of you animal-talkers could tell my horse and all our other assorted critters that they have to be real quiet and still?"
She says to Selemar, "I don't think that a person would make good bait for this beastie. It didn't attack us when we came through. I bet it got the idea that people are dangerous, so it sticks to goats and bisons and them what's got four legs and such."
She adds, after a thought, "But that was a brave thing to think of."
Then she grins at Donovan and Camlan. "And it was brave of my good sister to volunteer Donovan as bait, too!"
DM Adam Tuesday July 14th, 2009 12:11:43 PM
As you continue to discuss strategy a monstrous screech echoes through the hills. The wyvern is easily spotted is as it soars through the air, an apex predator it flies without fear of being seen.
Whether you consider it fortunate, or not it flies far in the distance and does not seem to be coming your way.
Donovan Tuesday July 14th, 2009 9:10:25 PM
Speaking of bait. Cuz. Remember that time when we were out camping and you and I used Camlan as bait for that beetle that was terrorizing the farms out by your folks place. Remember the beating her ape gave us when he found out? You think about that the next time either of you think about using me as bait. If anything, lets use that flea bag horse of yours as bait. If the stench from it's hide doesn't kill the beast, it should stun it enough for us to get some good whacks on it before it tries returning the favor.
Donovan then starts gathering his gear, and donning his armor while waiting for the others.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Tuesday July 14th, 2009 10:39:34 PM
"Hey!" says Cambar, at the mention of sacrificing her horse. "Don't you mind him," she murmurs to the beast.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Wednesday July 15th, 2009 1:38:34 AM
Camlan frowns a bit at the memory Donovan brings to mind. Being staked out in the middle of cornfields for a day wasn't exactly his idea of a good time. He begrudgingly admitted that the two were able to bring down the beast that had been terrorizing the village. That was in the past though, and Camlan smiles at his sister and cousin. The two were definitely a fighting force to be reconded with.
He nods at the budding plan. "Though it doesn't please me to summon a creature just to have it be eaten, I will do so if it is for the greater good. Let's find an area to hide. And let me cast my Delay Poison spells before we get started. Let me know when you want to Summon the creature and I will try to summon something useful."
Camlan looks over at Myl Cal and smiles. The ape had been so quiet of late that Camlan was wondering about him, but a quick glance reassures the druid that his friend is fine.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+5=13 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=26 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 3:59:52 AM "I have no qualms about using an animal as bait. We are doing this to save many many lives of good people in the valley. And I will take any means necessary." Zeph says, thinking hard about the "sacrificing oneself" idea.
Then he watches the creature fly in the distance and begins to look around for an adequate place to hide. "Well, shall we move to some trees in the nearby area, summon a tasty critter, and ambush the sucker? I volunteer to shoot the first arrow." Zeph suggests with a bit of a wink to Hmark.
When the group finds a good place for the ambush, Zeph will hide behind a tree and wait for the Wyvern to take the bait... if it does. He will also draw his bow and notch an arrow.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Wednesday July 15th, 2009 10:00:48 AM
Watching the wyvern fly off in the distance, Hmark sucks in air through his teeth. "Big critter," he observes helpfully.
The archer tags along on the group decision, and like Zeph, finds himself a hidey hole behind a nice tree. He takes his time about it, doing his best to get concealed while still having a good view of the "bait" area.
Dathish follows suit.
[both take 20 on hide rolls - Hmark 25, Dathish 20]
DM Adam Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:10:24 AM
The plan seems to be agreeable, but the questions still remains what exactly is the plan?
What are you using for bait? And how will you make the wyvern aware of it's presence?
Zeph's Knowledge Arcana Result:You recall reading that wyverns can fly, and its sting can put a full grown human down instantly.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+17=28 ; d20+17=34 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday July 15th, 2009 9:31:02 PM
"I am not interested in smearing antelope poop all over me. If that's something that you, good sir, would like to do, please do it, but please stay downwind of me! As for the hiding and waiting, that's something I can usually do rather well."
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Hide: 28 Listen: 33 Spot: 7
(Extra d20+17 was due to pushy fingers, sorry)
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Wednesday July 15th, 2009 11:42:36 PM
Camlan looks over at Cambar, a twinkle in his eyes. "So, once we summon the beasts and have them cry out in pain, you and Donovan are going to charge in and try and bring the creature down, right?" His moment of fun over, Camlan returns to his more serious self. "What I really need to know is who to cast the Delay Poison on. I think it would be best to cast it on those who will eventually be involved in hand to hand with the wyvern."
Myl Cal bores of all the human talking and heads toward the wolf of the company. A curious look on his face, the ape extends his hand in a friendly manner to the canine.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday July 16th, 2009 9:11:21 AM
Garret points to Selemar and says, "He seems to do lots of bleeding, maybe he should have the spell. That is, if you can't wait until someone actually gets hit."
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Thursday July 16th, 2009 9:17:53 AM
Hmark retrieves an Everburning Torch from his backpack. "You can stick this out their next to your summoned critter," he offers. "Help attract the wyvern, plus give us a good view."
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Thursday July 16th, 2009 10:36:39 AM
She answers her twin brother, "Yup, that's the plan!"
"We all hide at least 30 feet from the center of these trees. When we hear a wyvern nearby, cast speak with animals and summon a good-eatin' beastie. Tell the beastie to cry out in pain like. When the Wyvern lands for a snack, we all charge!"
"What I'd really like is a good hiding space where me and my horse can hide under total cover. And then charge out with lance. That would be sweet! But how can I get that kind of cover," she says. "I really gotta get me a wand of illusion," Cambar mutters.
Failing that, she looks around for possible hiding places. Brush and bramble, thick leafy trees, pits or berms or boulders ... whatever.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Thursday July 16th, 2009 11:06:15 AM "Well, about the Delay Poison. I think that I will get in flanking Melee with the critter after I take my surprise shot with my bow. And I'm sure that my resistance to poison is lower than our larger companions." Zeph says, eyeing the other fighter-types in the group.
"Yeah. I like the idea of attracting the Wyvern with a hurt-animal scream. What else do we got to work with?" Zeph asks from his hiding spot.
(ooc: So, how far away is the creature anyways Adam? Like 100yards or less, more? Could it hear a loud animal-cry from this distance? Do we need to go closer?)
(Previous rolls: Move Silent = 23 Hide = 26, )
DM Adam Thursday July 16th, 2009 11:26:18 AM
(ooc: It is hard for you too gauge it's distance from you as it is flying and a large creature, It is more like a half mile to a mile away.)
As you prepare your ambush you once again hear the unmistakable cry of the wyvern as it retraces it's previous course, but now it holds a large stag in it's talons.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Thursday July 16th, 2009 1:01:42 PM
"Well, we might have to wait a while," says Cambar. "That stag will keep it happy for a few days, I bet."
"Unless someone can cast Grease on the stag?"
"When the time comes, I'll take a Delay Poison. I'll be mixing it up close with the flying lizard."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday July 16th, 2009 5:02:59 PM
Garret watches the beast fly overhead. "Well, that one sure looks like it would have worked for our purposes..."
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Friday July 17th, 2009 2:07:38 AM
Camlan sighs at the groups bad luck. "I could summon an eagle and have it attack the best and then retreat to us if you want. It's a long shot at best." As he awaits what the other might say, Camlan makes sure that Myl Cal finds a good hiding spot. The ape is big enough, he might make a tasty treat.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Friday July 17th, 2009 5:27:35 AM
I wonder if wyverns eat bears....
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday July 17th, 2009 9:24:59 AM
I like idea of the eagle. It could come back to us and relative safety.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Friday July 17th, 2009 11:13:43 AM
Hmark rolls his eyes and steps into the opening. "HEY!" he bellows in the direction of the wyvern. "Bring back my dinner!"
Assuming that makes no impression, he turns to Camlan. "Can your eagle follow it and tell us where its camped out? If its gonna have a snack and then maybe a nap, now would be a good time to track the critter down."
DM Adam Friday July 17th, 2009 1:21:15 PM
Whether to ambush the wyvern as it eats, or as it hunts seems to be the question at hand. Now where to find an eagle?
Donovan Friday July 17th, 2009 1:49:12 PM
Donovan just sits there and waits for the grown ups to come up with and institute their plan. Tending to his armor and sword without saying a word.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday July 17th, 2009 8:06:28 PM
Zeph gives a slight sigh. At the predicament.
If he can (depending on whether the Wyvern is too far away or not), he will cast Grease aimed at the stag in its talons. (Ref 15 or drop the beastie). Then, if it works, Zeph will duck behind his tree.
If the critter is too far away, then Zeph will wait for Rollo or a Druid to summon a critter to catch the Wyvern's attention to lure it into the group's awaiting maw.
DM Adam Friday July 17th, 2009 8:45:04 PM
The wyvern is definitely too far away for a grease spell.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday July 17th, 2009 9:33:39 PM
"Shall we attempt to follow where it headed, or just wait for another?"
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Saturday July 18th, 2009 9:06:17 AM
"Surely it will nest somewhere high up, to take advantage of its wings. So we should get in position and wait for another to fly by. We don't have a deadline, do we?"
Cambar looks for a place to hide. Maybe a place to hide with her horse.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Monday July 20th, 2009 9:58:23 AM
It appears the group plans to wait for critter to come back. Hmark shrugs. He's sat around before, he can do it again.
The archer will take advantage of the time by improving his hidey hole's general hiddenness, as well as its view of the clearing.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday July 20th, 2009 10:03:31 AM
Garret also sets up a hiding place from which he can fire down upon the creature and perhaps and area where he can run and charge it when required.
DM Adam Monday July 20th, 2009 12:21:13 PM
As you further improve your hiding spots, you once again hear the cry of the wyvern. Talons empty once again it flies in the distance along the same course as you previously observed..
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Tuesday July 21st, 2009 1:12:10 AM
Camlan rubs his chin thoughtfully as he watches the creature return so quickly without it's food. He wonders out loud. "Perhaps it has a youngling to feed..." He turns to his twin and whispers. "You still want that eagle to track it?" If she says yes, then Camlan spends the rest of the round calling forth an eagle to help them in their quest.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday July 21st, 2009 8:48:33 AM
"That could be, Camlan. An a young wyvern should would be a lot easier to kill than a full grown one. I'm not sure if the young one would have what we need, though."
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Tuesday July 21st, 2009 10:30:20 AM
With a look of annoyance, Hmark watches the wyvern continue on its flight path - way over there.
"Guys, this ain't working," he points out. "It ain't coming anywhere near us. So we gotta go over there." He waves in the direction of the creature. "So, let's go already."
Hmark moves to grab his gear, mount up, and start riding.
DM Adam Tuesday July 21st, 2009 2:14:11 PM
As the group discusses the use of an eagle, Hmark rides off towards the wyvern.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday July 21st, 2009 2:19:43 PM
Zeph sighs at the plan falling through and decides to mount Shadow and ride after Hmark. "You know... the funny thing is, this may be the right decision." Zeph says with a smile.
(ooc: Sorry for lack of posting around the weekend guys. I got really sick and couldn't do much besides groan and complain about a reoccurring case of conjunctivitis)
Donovan Tuesday July 21st, 2009 6:18:03 PM
Follows the clan.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 12:57:49 AM
Sighing, the druid mounts up behind his sister and motions for Myl Cal to join them. Galloping into the beast's den didn't seem the best idea, but sometimes forward motion is what things needed.
Hmark and Dathish (sub MikeK) Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 8:38:54 AM
Hmark looks over his shoulder and grins in relief when he spots the rest of the group following him. "Whaddya know. It worked," he mumbles to himself.
The archer tries to remember how long it took the wyvern to return the last time, with the intention of getting under the concealment of the trees before that interval passes this time. No need to get caught out in the open, after all.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+13=29 ; d20+5=20 ; Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 9:30:26 AM
Garret quickly scrabbles out of his hidey-hole and trots after the others. He keeps watching up as they travel, expecting the wyvern to return and attack them at any moment.
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Listen: 29 Spot: 20
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Wednesday July 22nd, 2009 4:00:35 PM
Cambar follows the group, and is relieved that Hmark is not leading the party to some lair. Instead, it looks like he is setting up the same ambush, but more on that flight path. Cambar does her best to help the party set up the attack. Maybe making hunting blinds or a lean-to to hide behind, that might look like brush and bramble from the air.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday July 23rd, 2009 9:03:32 AM
Garret watches Cambar and the others as he continues to watch the skies for signs of the great beast.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Thursday July 23rd, 2009 6:47:05 PM
Checking in
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday July 24th, 2009 7:50:19 AM
Garret looks around at the ground cover, wondering how everyone in the group managed to hide so well from him. :)
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=20 ; d20+10=17 ; Saturday July 25th, 2009 2:11:10 PM
Zeph will follow and hide as well
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday July 27th, 2009 10:38:21 AM
Garret turns quickly where he thought he heard the sound of someone hiding behind him. When he turns, he thought he saw Zeph for a moment, but when he looks, he cannot see anyone. Looking up at the sky, Garret wonders if he is now alone.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Monday July 27th, 2009 11:00:42 AM "Psssst. Hey Garret. Hide, Halfing. We are gonna wait for this thing to land and ambush it. You don't want to be wyvern-food do ya?" Zeph whispers to the monk from his hiding spot.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday July 28th, 2009 10:01:36 AM
Surprised at Zeph's voice, Garret jumps, then quickly hides in the tall grass. He whispers to Zeph, "Where'd everybody go?"
DM Adam Tuesday July 28th, 2009 11:06:55 AM
Sorry guys, real life sneak attacked me. I'm back to posting will have a DM post up soon.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Tuesday July 28th, 2009 3:43:32 PM
Still hiding and checking in.
DM Adam Tuesday July 28th, 2009 5:44:01 PM
I need some clarification, are you trying to intercept the wyvern mid flight path, or are you trying to find it's lair?
Either way I'm going to need a tracking check, and I will need hide checks from everyone attempting to hide.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday July 29th, 2009 9:48:01 AM
I believe the last plan was that we were heading in the direction we saw the wyvern leave, hoping to find some evidence of its lair, or at least get closer to the lair, so mostly we're wandering along, looking at the skies and watching where we step.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20=11 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+4=7 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2009 12:19:01 PM
(OOC: Can you track untrained? Wish we had a ranger... but we do have 3 druids... you guys can track right?)
Zeph will try to calculate the trajectory of its flight path to see where the creature took off from.... (Hey, got a 18 in intelligence... can I do math?)
(Track: 11 Hide: 29 Move Silent= 12)
Hmark d20+5=22 ; Wednesday July 29th, 2009 4:07:59 PM
Hmark continues wandering along, looking at the skies, and watching where he steps. His current objective is to get under the wyvern's flight path. Once that's accomplished (or they're close anyway), the group can debate on the next best course.
Of course, the archer is always looking for a nice stand of trees to duck under if the birdie comes back early. [Hide 22]
[ooc - I'm dropping subbing for Dathish. He was supposed to be back by now. Adam/Kathy, can you email him and check his status?]
Donovan Wednesday July 29th, 2009 6:32:05 PM
Still following the clan. Every now and then tossing a rock, or a stick or a piece of bread at Cambar and then points, accusing Camlan.
{ac unit is on the fritz here so can't guarantee I will have regular posting for the rest of the week while the Sears fellas fix it}
DM Adam Wednesday July 29th, 2009 9:22:17 PM
The group travels towards what they best reckon to be the origin point of the wyvern's flight path. The terrain starts to become more hilly, and the trees begin to thin, none the less you manage to find cover as you go. Soon you hear the cry of the wyvern as it appears on the horizon. You have guessed correctly, it looks like it will fly directly overhead. A large stag is in it's talons.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday July 30th, 2009 8:38:08 AM
Garret points up, needlessly, "There it is!"
He dives for cover, then peeks out between some blades of grass to see if the giant beast is about to attack him.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Thursday July 30th, 2009 3:12:13 PM
Cambar keeps low and hides. "No use trying to tempt the wyvern to land now, friends! She's plenty busy with that deer. But as soon as she passes, let's set up our ambush, and when she comes out to hunt again, we can bait our trap, and hopefully lure her down within range of our lances."
After the wyvern passes, she tries to find the best place for an ambush, and place to hide.
Hmark d20+5=10 ; d20+13=30 ; d8+1=3 ; Thursday July 30th, 2009 3:32:55 PM
Hmark guides Stardancer into the best brush available and quickly dismounts. The man already has his bow in his hand and is loading an arrow when he hears Cambar's words. He opens his mouth as if to argue the point, but then pauses, and then decides against it.
Hmark hides [10] and waits for the beast to fly past. He keeps an arrow trained on it, though - just in case.
[Ready action, if it comes down for the group, Hmark fires hitting ac30 for 3 hp damage]
DM Adam Thursday July 30th, 2009 6:17:52 PM
Unobstructed the wyvern continues on its path paying the group no mind.
Donovan Thursday July 30th, 2009 7:05:31 PM
Anyone know what the eating ritual of a Wyvern is? ie How long does it go after eating before hunting again? I noticed it has carried 2 animals already so if that's its meal it may be a while before it flies out again, hence maybe following its flightpath and find its lair, setting up an ambush outside it rather than hoping it flies this path again.
Just the opinion of a meathead, says Donovan as he winks to his cousins.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday July 31st, 2009 9:14:49 AM
"I don't know how long it will need before it eats again, but it can fly and I cannot. Therefore, I'm not sure getting to its lair is going to be much use, especially trying to sneak up on it. I think we should go with our illusion plan here in this clearing, in the hopes it will come back soon."
Hmark Friday July 31st, 2009 3:24:30 PM
Hmark nods in agreement with Garret. "Sounds good to me."
The archer starts working on establishing a nice hidey hole to attack from, once the trap is sprung.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Sunday August 2nd, 2009 12:28:31 PM "Err. Anyone of you divine-caster types can summon up something more tasty than what the Wyvern has in it's claws? Or should we just try to shoot the bloody thing from here?" Zeph suggests, as he pulls out his bow and peeks out of his hiding place.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday August 3rd, 2009 2:03:47 PM
"I thought someone was going to summon an illusion of something that looked tasty and we'd attack it when it landed. That still sounds like a good plan. And if we can't do that, I guess we could put a horse out there for bait."
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC26) Monday August 3rd, 2009 8:46:06 PM
Cambar stays hid in the hope that the wyvern will fly back on this route, and when it does, they can spring their ambush with the bait of a summoned wyvern snack.
DM Adam Monday August 3rd, 2009 10:42:11 PM
You all remain in your hiding spots as evening approaches you assume the wyvern is done hunting for the day. You will have to pitch camp soon.
(Spot and Listen Checks please)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+5=21 ; d20+13=26 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2009 9:28:27 AM
Garret looks around in the hidey-hole he has created from the brush and grasses and says, "I think I'm good here for the night."
Spot: 21 Listen: 26
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Tuesday August 4th, 2009 9:43:05 AM
OOC: I'm back in the States for a while. Hopefully, the crackdown on the web ends soon, and I'll be back for good. Hopefully.
"that thing eats a lot. Maybe it has little wyverns. or maybe we're looking at a pair of wyverns. Hopefully, we just have one, but wouldn't hurt to be careful."
DM Adam Tuesday August 4th, 2009 1:09:43 PM
The night comes and goes, there is a distinct lack of animal life in this area larger than a mouse, you assume the presence of a wyvern teaches any forest creature large enough to stand out to steer clear.
Garret once again notices your new traveling companion, a large owl, perched nearby.
As night turns into day you get about an hour or so to stretch the kinks and cramps out of your muscles from sleeping in your make shift hidey holes, before you hear the cry of the wyvern. Although you can not see it yet, you know it is drawing near.
(Hide checks, I will assume you are taking a ten if you do not roll)
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) d20-3=17 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2009 9:16:25 PM
Cambar is not very good at hiding, despite her rogue level. She has no ranks in Hide and her armor penalty check is a killer. Plus she has a horse!
But she has been spending the last couple weeks trying to find the perfect spot for an ambush. That's gotta count for some kind of bonus, right? Ideally, she is hoping for total cover behind a tree or rock or total concealment in bushes, say. With total cover or concealment, you don't need a roll to hide because you have no line of sight to the enemy.
But if you really need a hide check, gosh darn it ... WOOHOO! natural 20! a 17!
Zeph notices the owl and whispers to Selemar, Dathish, and Camlan: "I'm surre one of you three can talk to that owl over there. He has surely been a resident for some time in the area and may know a thing or two about recent happenings or wyvern spotting.." Zeph suggests.
Besides that, Zeph will remain hidden, and keep a look out the best he can for the wyvern or anyone else.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal d20+5=22 ; d20-3=6 ; Tuesday August 4th, 2009 11:48:44 PM
OOC: I'm sorry guys, my son's been having health issues of late, and then the hotel we were in for vacation didn't have any internet.
Being not at all skilled at hiding his presence, Camlan sticks out like a sore thumb (Hide=6). He has, however, had the chance to memorize the spell that enables him to speak with Animals, and as soon as he notices the owl, he casts the spell. He approaches the creature once more, cautiously, soothingly and attempts to strike up a conversation. "Hello again, friend. We seem to be seeing quite a bit of you. Can you tell us what brings you hear?" (Wild Empathy=22)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+17=24 ; d20+17=21 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2009 9:24:20 AM
As everyone starts to hide, Garret sees Camlan standing out like a sore thumb. "Here, no, you need to move this grass over here and this bush here." Garret tries to move the area around Camlan to help him hide a little better.
Hide: 24 Aid Camlan with Hide: 21, so Camlan gets a +2 to his Hide, for what that's worth.
Hmark(ac18 hp35/35) d20+13=16 ; d8+1=4 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2009 9:56:52 AM
Hmark crouches under cover, awaiting the approach of the wyvern [Hide 15 (take 10)]
The archer raises an eyebrow when Camlan moves over to mess with the owl, but hey, bait is bait.
Putting arrow to bow, Hmark waits. [Ready action, if wyvern descends on group, Hmark shoots it, hit ac 16 for 4 hp]
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Wednesday August 5th, 2009 1:00:44 PM
Cambar calls softly: "Someone! Summon the bait! Camlan! Get under cover!"
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=9 ; Wednesday August 5th, 2009 1:45:17 PM
Zeph also will pull out his bow and arrow and prepare to shoot at the first sign of a large, winged beastie with a tail and sting...
hit ac 9... bleh
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Wednesday August 5th, 2009 2:55:11 PM
Cambar calls softly to Zeph, "Don't fire until it takes the bait!"
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Wednesday August 5th, 2009 11:08:27 PM
Having tried to accomplish what Zeph wanted, Camlan shrugs as Garret helps him hide. As he was asked to do, Camlan begins to cast the spell to Summon bait for the wyvern.
DM Adam Thursday August 6th, 2009 12:40:32 AM
As you approach the owl it is extremely startled, lets out a bit of a rude word and flies away.
As for the wyvern, what spell is being used to summon the bait?
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] d20+1=3 ; Thursday August 6th, 2009 12:19:30 PM
prepares an action. If the wyvern lands, he's casting entangle. Which reminds me...
"If it lands, don't get to close. I'll see if I can catch it."
Hide-3 (I glow in the dark)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday August 6th, 2009 3:58:10 PM
Garret steps back into his hiding hole as Camlan starts to cast his spell.
*cough* Dathish summons a dire bovine that smells of delicious beef products. *cough*
Zeph hides, watches, and waits for his druid companions to take the reigns on this one...
DM Adam Thursday August 6th, 2009 8:14:32 PM
Did anyone memorize a summon spell?
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Thursday August 6th, 2009 8:59:54 PM
Druids can spontaneously cast summons.
Cambar waits, hoping the wyvern will take the bait!
DM Adam Thursday August 6th, 2009 10:05:00 PM
The wyvern comes over the treeline, it is massive 15 foot long body fills the sky. Your objective a massive poison stinger at the end of it's tail clearly visible.
Camlan AC18 (34/34 HP) and Myl Cal Friday August 7th, 2009 12:28:13 AM
As soon as he sees Dathish casting the summoning spell (that was last round, right?? Summon spells takes a full round), Camlan begins casting Delay poison on Cambar. Having finished before Dathish, the druids finds the other person he was meant to endow with the spell (was it Donovan??) and begins casting once more (this round's action). He makes sure that he keeps himself and his ape companion well out of sight of the wyvern while he does so. He watches to see how effective the groups attacks are before he continues on with his own plans for the combat.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+9=26 ; d4=3 ; Friday August 7th, 2009 7:54:44 AM
Seeing Zephs' arrow fly, Garret tries to stay mostly hidden as he slings a rock in the direction of the giant beast.
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Zeph had a prepared action, so I presume his arrow has launched. If not, just ignore me. :) To hit: 26 Dam: 3
DM Adam d20+7=16 ; d20+15=24 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+5=20 ; Saturday August 8th, 2009 12:41:29 PM
Just as Dash completes his summoning the Wyvern's eyes scan the terrain below. It obviously notices several of you milling around the creature, but it doesn't seem to regard you as a threat.
The creature dives at the divine cow its talons out stretched. In one fluid Flyby Attack it snatches the bait from the ground and injects it with it's virilent poison as it rises back into the sky, although the cow seems to be resisting the poison there is little it can do against the grip of the wyvern.
Those with missle weapons fire at the beast, most fly foul, or bounce off the beasts tough hide. Only Garret is able to solicite a groan from the creature as his stone strikes true.
You have one more chance as the wyvern banks wide to return the way it came.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+9=24 ; d4=1 ; Monday August 10th, 2009 9:42:08 AM
Garret takes careful aim and tries to hit it once again before it flies away.
To hit: 24 Dam: 1 :(
Hmark(ac18 hp35/35) d20+11=19 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=8 ; Monday August 10th, 2009 12:54:35 PM
"Well, shoot" Hmark mutters as his shot bounces off the creature.
Trying to redeem himself, the archer lets two arrows fly in quick succession [Rapid Shot]
atk 1 hits ac19 for 5hp damage atk 2 hits ac29 for 8hp damage
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] 3d6=15 ; Monday August 10th, 2009 2:04:55 PM
Seeing the thing not land, Selemar mutters something unpleasant and then does something even more unpleasant; he blasts it with lightning.
Call lightning for 15, reflex save 16 for half damage
He then waits to see if he has it's attention
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=16 ; d8+2=10 ; d3=2 ; d100=14 ; Monday August 10th, 2009 2:22:27 PM
Zeph lets another arrow fly... with much the same effect.
(Hit ac16. damage=10)
"Shoot indeed. Someone stop the critter!" Zeph cries
Then Zeph has the idea of casting a little cantrip... If the time allows, he will shoot a Acid Splash at the wyvern. (damage=2)
[OOC: Gosh Darn It! I really wanted to charge it when it landed. I *should* have said that I was readying an action for when it attacked the bait. I didn't anticipate that fly-by attack. My own bad.]
Amazed at the lightning-fast strike with which the wyvern takes the bait, Cambar can only gog, jaw agape, as she is taken off guard.
Well, she is resolved not to let that stop her next time. She readies her attack. The next time that the Wyvern gets within charging distance, she will be ready to charge and attack it!
She plans to charge with no shield and using her lance two-handed. With Ride By Attack, she provokes no AoO. Her attack is at +7, including the +2 charge bonus.
If needed, her charge attack hits AC 17 for 16 damage. If she is lucky to be flanking when she attacks, then she hits AC19 for 20 damage.
After attacking, she continues moving per Ride By Attack.
DM Adam d20+6=21 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2009 2:12:05 AM
As the wyvern circles back you have better luck.
Both Garret and Hmark nail the creature with a barrage of missles, as Selemar calls down lightning from the heavens, although the creature is able to avoid most of the shimmering arc.
Battered the creature doesn't seem to want to stick around and continues on it's course back towards its lair, and out of range.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Tuesday August 11th, 2009 8:19:46 AM
"Well, since it is wounded, best we try to follow it to its lair, I guess." Cambar points with her lance, as if to say that the only thing it is good for is pointing.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday August 11th, 2009 8:36:56 AM
Garret smiles at Cambar, and waits a moment to see if he's going to throw the lance at the retreating beast. When he doesn't, Garret says, "Guess we didn't hurt it very much. But if we move quickly, perhaps it will still be in the nest trying to recover." Garret trots off in the direction the wyvern went, hoping that they can actually get to the nest. He calls back, "Keep your eyes open in case it comes back!" He keeps his sling in his hand, just in case.
Hmark Tuesday August 11th, 2009 10:44:52 AM
Hmark emerges from his hidey hole and watches the wyvern disappear behind the trees. He looks over at Selemar in new found appreciation. "Nice trick," he compliments the druid.
Cambar seems to have the plan. Hmark dutifully climbs up on Stardancer, and trails the rest of the group as they ride to track down the wounded beast.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=24 ; Tuesday August 11th, 2009 4:11:39 PM "Hmmmm. I should practice some more spells." Zeph says.
"Yep. let's track it as best we can." and with that Zeph hops on his horse and begins galloping after the Wyvern, trying to go as fast as he can and stay as much on its tail as he can muster.
(Ride=24. go faaaasteeeee)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Wednesday August 12th, 2009 12:01:24 AM
"I have better tricks than that" Selemar says, turning into an eagle and heading after the wyvern.
Wildshape rules! He's got a fly of 80 with average manueverability. He should be a little faster than the wyvern
DM Adam Wednesday August 12th, 2009 1:34:01 AM
The wyvern flies off and you easily track it back to its lair, a dark cave in the side of a wooded hill.
Hmark Wednesday August 12th, 2009 9:00:19 AM
Hmark glances at Cambar, bows low, and makes a sweeping gesture toward the cave entrance.
"Women and people encased in steel first," he invites.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday August 12th, 2009 9:06:11 AM
Garret looks around at the cave mouth and says, "If there's any way we can keep it in there, I think we'll be better off. I don't want to be picked off from the ground like those other animals we saw it rip."
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+9=14 ; Wednesday August 12th, 2009 4:17:14 PM "I concur Garret. Keeping a flying beast on the ground is a good idea." Then Zeph begins to tie several of his arrows to ropes... just incase it tries to fly away. "Here Hmark. Tie some of your arrows to some rope so that we could pull the sucker out the sky after you turn him into a pin-cushion... if he tries to fly away."
Then, Zeph takes a long, hard look at the cave entrance area. (Take 20 on search = 29)
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Wednesday August 12th, 2009 4:38:58 PM
Cambar giggles at the arrow and rope idea. "Now, if we had a net, maybe ..."
She volunteers to go first into the cave. She tells the person behind her that she will likely try to maneuver to flank if she can.
She has her sword and tower shield up. Horse and lance are left behind.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] 3d6=7 ; Thursday August 13th, 2009 12:39:20 AM
I was flying right behind it and planning on blasting it with lightning some more. Unless it eluded me, he gets blasted again. I somehow doubt my 7 points of damage will kill him, but I will try
reflex save for half
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+17=30 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+13=33 ; Thursday August 13th, 2009 10:01:59 AM
Garret will step into the cave just behind Cambar, trying to stay hidden to the side.
Hide: 30 Spot: 22 Listen: 33
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=21 ; Thursday August 13th, 2009 11:43:49 AM
(Hide = 19 Move silent = 21)
btw
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Thursday August 13th, 2009 5:02:41 PM
"Does anyone have a lamp or a torch or something?"
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday August 14th, 2009 9:46:00 AM
Zeph pulls out his magical Everburning Torch and tosses it to Cambar. "I'll loan that to ya." Then Zeph dashes back into the shadows.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday August 14th, 2009 1:06:54 PM
Garret smiles at the light and slowly moves along to the side of Cambar.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday August 17th, 2009 7:48:35 AM
Garret whispers back to the others, "Quiet now, maybe it will be busy eating when we sneak in."
DM Adam Monday August 17th, 2009 10:03:54 AM
(ooc: Sorry about the disappearance, thought I would be able to get internet access somewhere at GenCon, but was proven wrong, will post soon)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Monday August 17th, 2009 2:34:07 PM
If the wyvern continued on, Selemar will continue following along shooting him
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Monday August 17th, 2009 3:23:43 PM
Cambar "feels" Selemar's arrow pointed at her back. "Hey! Watch out with that thing! I'll be standing here between you and the beastie, most like!"
She grins, hoping to get a smile from Selemar too.
DM Adam Monday August 17th, 2009 4:46:46 PM
Selemar pursues in eagle form and gets off two bolts of lightning before the wyvern retreats into its lair. (make one more roll)
The rest of the group has a bit more trouble keeping up as they are on foot through hilly terrain, but catches up with the Druid outside the wyverns cave.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Monday August 17th, 2009 7:17:48 PM
Cambar is ready to enter the lair. Even without her trusty mount and lance.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday August 18th, 2009 1:17:02 AM
Then, Zeph takes a long, hard look at the cave entrance area. (Take 20 on search = 29) (Hide = 19 Move silent = 21)
Zeph will start to move in as stealthily as possible with his bow drawn
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday August 18th, 2009 7:51:43 AM
Garret waits for a moment to see Cambar finally put down the lance. He whispers, "Whew, for a minute there, I thought you were going to carry that in the cave and start poking things with it."
Hmark d20+5=23 ; d20+5=7 ; Tuesday August 18th, 2009 9:39:57 AM
Hmark takes a moment to dig around in his backpack and pulls out an everburning torch. He lets Cambar, Zeph, and Garret go into the cave, and steps in behind them.
[Listen 23, Spot 5]
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Tuesday August 18th, 2009 4:50:36 PM
"Thanks for the light," Cambar tells Hmark.
She'll lead the way slowly, with her Tower Shield to give her total cover.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Wednesday August 19th, 2009 8:59:21 AM
Garret give Cambar a little nudge, "Okay, lead the way."
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] 3d6=15 ; Wednesday August 19th, 2009 9:12:34 AM
zap zap for 15 more.
he'll sit on a branch and wait for the rest
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Wednesday August 19th, 2009 9:14:54 AM
"I'm goin'! I'm goin'!"
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday August 20th, 2009 8:59:15 AM
"Sure is dark in here."
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Thursday August 20th, 2009 9:49:43 AM
"Hmark, shine your light where Garrett can see, please!"
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Friday August 21st, 2009 9:16:23 AM
Garret pulls a small piece of moss off the rock wall and looks at it closely, trying to tell if it is edible. He sniffs it and flips it over, squeezing it between his fingers.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Friday August 21st, 2009 9:16:24 AM
I assume it's been more than a few minutes, and thus the lightning bolt is gone, right? If not, I will be waiting to zap
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Sunday August 23rd, 2009 10:29:47 AM
Zeph sits in the dark, doing mathematical equations in his head.
Pi... pie... 3.14ect...phi... square root of pi? Square Pie? What is this world coming to...
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Monday August 24th, 2009 9:16:02 AM
Garret drops the moss he was examining and grabs his wineskin. He turns it around and quietly takes a sip, then lets the bag fall back into place.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19, 17 charging) Monday August 24th, 2009 4:06:48 PM
Cambar starts down into the lair. Her Tower Shield is held ready to give her full cover, need be.
"Come on, you moss eaters and pie-mongers," she says, laughing.
DM Kathy Monday August 24th, 2009 11:37:41 PM
After a long chase, you reach the entrance to the wyvern's lair. Looking around, you see the usual litter of bones that denotes the home of something large and carniverous.
You prepare your light sources and make your way inside. The cave entrance is large enough to accommodate a wyvern's full wingspan and then some. It leads to a short passage that is nearly as wide. The passage leads to a large, domed chamber--natural, but large and grand enough to rival most royal palaces. Near the center of the chamber, a wide hole drops down into nothingness.
You see no sign of the wyvern in this chamber, and no exits except the hole. You realize that, if you had wings, dropping down into the hole would be an easy task. Without wings...well, you're going to have to improvise.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+5=24 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+9=24 ; Tuesday August 25th, 2009 1:48:30 AM
Zeph looks down the hole and thinks for a moment. Then he pulls together his rope that he was planning on hooking the wyvern with and begins to make a knot rope latter out of it (use rope = 18). He then searches for a large boulder to tie it around as well as any signs of traps (search=24).
If he finds a rock to tie his knotted rope around, he will begin climbing slowly (climb=24)
"Any better ideas?" Zeph prompts the group with an open mind.
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19) Tuesday August 25th, 2009 7:51:48 AM
"Well, if we had known before setting out," Cambar whispers, "that we would be hunting wyverns, we might have brought a net of strong ropes dyed black. I'da loved to stretch one of those over this opening, and caught us a wyvern when it tried to fly out."
"As it is, I'm wondering if we would be better off waiting for the beastie to emerge here and then attack! We might be able to block off the cave mouth so that it can't fly away. The monster likely has young-uns down below, and will have to come out sooner rather than later to hunt again."
"But if we try to climb down, we'll be at its mercy as we drop down into the nest."
"So I suggest setting up an ambush here."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Tuesday August 25th, 2009 8:57:55 AM
Garret walks over and looks down the hole. "Sure looks deep. I think we'll have trouble with it picking us off climbing down the rope, but the thing can fly up here, so that might be tough, too. I think its worth waiting a bit to see if it comes back up any time soon. I see a good hiding place right over there."
Hmark Tuesday August 25th, 2009 10:18:59 AM
Hmark idly scratches at the goatee on his chin. "I'm with them," he replies to Zeph. "Its gotta come up here and through that passageway sooner or later. Let's take her then."
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday August 25th, 2009 3:22:36 PM
Zeph shrugs. "Fine by me." Then he pulls his knotted rope up and forms a lasso out of it and smiles as he thinks of how intertaining it would be if he lassoed the wyvern and had the entire party of adventurers trying to pull it out of the sky...
then he thinks with horror : It may actually come to that....
DM Kathy Tuesday August 25th, 2009 11:44:00 PM
Looking around, you see that it would be easy enough to tie off a rope and head down into the darkness. What would happen next, of course, is anybody's guess.
Cambar suggests that perhaps waiting for the wyvern to emerge would be a better idea. You agree to the plan and settle in to wait out the beast.
After about 30 minutes of waiting, however, you begin to hear sounds echoing from the entrance to the lair (the direction you came from). You hear the clank and rattle of armor, and the murmur of low voices. The sounds seem to be getting closer.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Wednesday August 26th, 2009 5:00:26 AM
selemar draws his bow and gets near the bear
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] d20+17=23 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2009 9:00:24 AM
"Well, maybe we're in for something more."
Garret readies his sling and steps back into the shadows away from the entrance.
Hide: 23
Hmark d20+5=25 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2009 10:40:17 AM "You gotta be kidding," Hmark mumbles to himself.
The archer leaves his everburning torch on the ground, while he withdraws into the rocky shadows of the cavern, and gets Red ready for action.
[Hide - nat 20]
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19) Wednesday August 26th, 2009 12:37:28 PM
Cambar has little chance of hiding, given her armor and shield. She settles for the next best thing: Finding the place in the chamber from which she has the most cover or seems least likely to be seen by any who enter. If there is nothing to hide behind, she stands to one side of the opening from which the newcomers will enter.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=20 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+9=25 ; Wednesday August 26th, 2009 1:09:51 PM
Zeph gasps and ducks behind a rock with his lasso. He quickly redraws his bow and notches an arrow.
We weren't expecting visitors Zeph thinks as he narrows his eyes to try to see what is coming
(hide =20 Listen=10 Spot=25)
DM Kathy Thursday August 27th, 2009 1:03:31 AM
You take up positions, and soon the noises resolve themselves. Four armed and armored men, all wearing black, stride into the cavern. They pause, look around, and catch sight of you.
One smiles unpleasantly. "Good. We're in time," he says to his companions. To you, he says: "This wyvern's ours, see? Run along, and we promise not to kill you." He draws a sword, as if to emphasize his words, and his companions follow suit.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] d20+2=7 ; d20+2=8 ; Thursday August 27th, 2009 1:21:18 AM
"why would we want the wyvern?"
selemar is attempting to look puzzled, but his bluffing might not be fooling them
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:25/25] Thursday August 27th, 2009 7:56:51 AM
Garret pauses in the darkness and glances at the hole. He whispers, "If they start a fight now, when the wyvern shows up, this will get real messy."
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=21 ; d8+2=7 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; Thursday August 27th, 2009 8:55:37 AM "I think that's the point!" Zeph thinks to himself in response to Garret''s statement.
Then Zeph lets an arrow fly aimed at the one who spoke up first (Hit AC 21, Damage =18. Sneak attack applies unless they beat my 20Hide check and noticed me... or it could also apply because I initiated the first round of combat? Denied Dex bonus to AC if they didnt notice me.Your call, as it always is)
After the arrow hits (or not), Zeph will use his move action to draw his Rapier and say, "Then let's get messy"...
He is clearly in no mood to compete with trash like this for the wyvern's tail.
Hmark d20+11=30 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=10 ; Thursday August 27th, 2009 9:15:09 AM Red sounds in the echo of Zeph's bow, sending two more arrows streaking toward the speaker.
[atk 1 hits ac30 for 7 hp damage] [atk 2 hits ac20 for 10 hp damage]
Cambar (HP27 of 27 AC19 vs spells, total cover vs physical attack) d20+12=27 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+8=23 ; Thursday August 27th, 2009 11:33:30 AM
Using her Tower Shield for Total Cover (a standard action), Cambar steps forward 20 feet to Q7 (move action). As she does so, the woman in spiked full plate says, peeking out from behind her massive shield, "Look, I don't know who you fellows are, but it's time for you to leave. Go on, scat! Go away! It'll go easier on you all that way."
Cambar pauses, clearly thinking, and then says, "Look, play this smart. If we get killed by the wyvern, then we will likely have wounded it for you, and you can kill it easy like. If we defeat the wyvern, odds are we'll be hurt, and we'll be easier for you to beat up on the way out. So be clever little fellows and get out now."
"Or we can let you all go on down the hole to fight the wyvern first, before we do, like you want to, and we'll follow along in a little while. Your pick."
Diplomacy 27. Bluff 8. Not that she's bluffing, exactly.
She tries to gauge any response they might make: Sense Motive 23.
DM Kathy d20+7=24 ; d8+5=11 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=22 ; d6=3 ; d4=1 ; d20+10=13 ; Friday August 28th, 2009 1:17:12 AM Selemar and Garrett hold their actions for the moment, waiting to see what will happen.
Cambar steps forward and positions her shield. She also does some talking, and since her player knows perfectly will that a rushed Diplomacy check is a full-round action, tries to put one over on the DM. :) The toughs in black don't seem inclined to listen to her, however.
Zeph and Hmark let their arrows do the talking. In just a few seconds, three shafts are sticking out of the chest of bad guy #1, and he drops to the ground, quite dead.
The other toughs don't seem all that demoralized by the death of their companion. "So, that's how you want to play it," one of them sneers, and they move in to attack.
Tough #2 charges Camber, and hits AC 24 for 11 damage.
#3 moves forward and hurls a javelin at Selemar, but misses.
#4 moves forward and throws a javelin at Garrett, hitting AC 22 for 3 damage.
Then a roar from below confirms everyone's worst fears. The wyvern has come to play. For some reason, it decides Selemar is its target this round, and stab at him with the nasty stinger on the end of its tail. Luckily, it misses.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+9=26 ; d4=3 ; Friday August 28th, 2009 8:11:18 AM
Garret winces as the javelin strikes him in the thigh, but shrugs off the pain when he sees the wyvern rising up from the hole. For the moment, he ignores the men and attempts to focus on the much more dangerous threat. He turns and lets a stone fly towards the flying beast.
-----
Attack: 26; Dam: 3
Hmark d20+18=22 ; Friday August 28th, 2009 12:01:27 PM
Hmark rolls his eyes as the three morons press their attack anyway. He notes the roar of the wyvern and picks out the creature attacking Selemar from the corner of his eye, but decides to give the attackers a few more seconds worth of attention.
Red sings again, and an arrow whistles under Cambar's outstretched arm to slam unerringly into #2's sword. [Sharpshooter disarm trick. Disarm attack roll 22 likely successful]
Cambar (HP16 of 27 AC19 vs spells, total cover vs physical attack) Friday August 28th, 2009 2:40:16 PM
Cambar uses a standard action to gain total cover from her Tower Shield. Then she uses a move action to bend down and pick up the sword that Hmark just knocked out of Number Two's hand. Because she has total cover, she provokes no AoO in so doing. She takes a five foot step to R7.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=25 ; d8+2=3 ; Friday August 28th, 2009 2:55:04 PM
Zeph's standard action is launching an arrow aimed at the Wyvern (Hit AC 25, 3 damage. bleh) His move action is traveling to square S-7 and drawing his Rapier while doing it.
"Flank him? Or move on to one that actually has a weapon?" Zeph asks Cambar as he walks up next to her and gets into a layn back fencing stance.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Friday August 28th, 2009 2:55:30 PM
ooc~my computer hates me, and doesn't want me rolling dice. can someone help by rolling?
selemar isn't pleased. he expresses his displeasure with a t foot step and casts flaming sphere at the wyvern. j5
not to be outdone, shun will bite the wyvern
DM Kathy d20+6=24 ; d20=6 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+3=6 ; d20=9 ; d20+10=16 ; d6+4=9 ; Sunday August 30th, 2009 11:38:13 PM Garrett plinks the wyvern with a slingstone.
Hmark does some fancy shootin' and dislodges #2's weapon. Cambar adroitly picks it up.
Zeph draws a little blood from the wyvern before drawing his weapon and moving toward the fray. [The loose stones are difficult terrain, so I could only get you as far as S6.]
Selemar steps back [so as not to provoke] and casts a Flaming Sphere into the wyvern's square. The winged beast nimbly dodges aside [Reflex save 24], and takes no damage. Since Flaming Spheres do not fly, it drops to the ground underneath the creature (although you can "hop" it into the square again next round).
Meanwhile, Shun tries to take a piece out of the wyvern, but misses. [If you can't do the actual d20 roll, can you please provide Shun's attack bonus? Shun rolled a 6, which is almost certainly a miss, but I'd like to be sure.]
Bad guy #2, weaponless, moves back to his fallen companion and picks up his blade. The move provokes from Cambar, who must use the longsword she just picked up if she's going to take the AoO.
Bad guy #3 double moves to get "around" Cambar's shield. Bad guy #4 moves up and attacks Cambar, hitting AC 25 for 6 damage.
Struggling to keep airborne, the wyvern flies past Shun, provoking an attack of opportunity, which misses [I assume; 9 on the die]. As it flies past, it tries to sting the bear with its Flyby Attack. It hits AC 16 for 9 damage plus poison. [Fort save DC 17.]
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Monday August 31st, 2009 2:35:53 AM
i'll try to get relevant bear info up later.
selemar will bounce the sphere back up at the wyvrn
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=25 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+3=4 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 9:07:19 AM
Hmark decides the wyvern is getting a little too close for comfort. He wheels right and lets fly.
[Atk wyvern. Applying Point Blank Shot bonus atk 1 hits ac25 for 4 hp atk 2 misses (ac 16)]
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d4=4 ; d20+7=18 ; d6+2=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d6+11=12 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 5:21:10 PM
(ooc: the d4 was a button error)
1. Free action: Zeph takes a 5-foot hop to square T-7. 2. Standard Action: Attack Soldier #4. Hit AC 20 (forgot +2bonus for flanking). Damage total = 12 with sneak atk. 3. Move equivilant action: Feint, applies to NEXT attack, next round, not this one. (DC=12)
Zeph hops to square T-7 to flank number 4 with Cambar. "[/b]You chose the wrong group of Wyvern-slayers to mess with, my friend"[/b] and with that Zeph stabs at the man's distracted ribs with his rapier. Might hit, might not.
Then Zeph looks up at the wyvern. I'm truly concerned about that one though. These guys are small potatoes. How did they expect to slay that thing? Zeph thinks
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+11=18 ; d20+11=19 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 5:22:10 PM
(ooc: oops, i forgot to switch the roller back to d20. the DC for feint is actually 18, not 12... my bad)
Cambar (HP10 of 27 AC26) d20+3=18 ; d8+2=7 ; d20-3=5 ; d20-3=3 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 6:28:54 PM
To DM: Highlight to display spoiler: {No need to delay game while we get tower shields figured out.}
Cambar takes a whack with her new sword if and or when the opportunity presents itself. AoO at +3 to hit +unknown weapon mods: Hits AC18 at least for -- if it is a longsword -- 7 damage plus possible unknown mods.
Then, for her action, she will fight defensively with armor spikes and new sword and shield. That's at -2 due to shield, -4 for fighting defensively, -2 for fighting with two weapons, from a base +5, for a modified -3 to hit (plus unknown weapon mods). Her two attacks hit AC5 and 3, so those are misses, even if there is a flanking bonus.
The AC she gets for taking those penalties is 26 this round. No cover. Just AC.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+9=26 ; d4=1 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 8:05:35 PM
If BG #2 is alive after Cambar's AAO:
Garret watches the wyvern disappear behind the column near him and he looks back at the men who attacked them. He sees the man pick up a weapon and lets a stone fly towards him.
Attack: 26; Damage: 1
If Cambar's shot drops BG #2:
Garret steps back to T1 and leans over to take another shot at the wyvern.
Attack: 26; Damage: 1
DM Kathy d20=5 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+6=22 ; Monday August 31st, 2009 11:45:55 PM Selemar moves the flaming sphere into the wyvern's square again. [Does a Reflex save of 16 beat the DC? I'm going to assume it does; if not, roll 2d6 damage.]
Hmark shoots at the wyvern, and draws a little more blood.
Zeph moves to flank, and his blade cuts deep into Bad Guy #4. He then throws a head-fake at his opponent, which utterly bamboozles the man.
Cambar lands her attack of opportunity on #2, and Garrett follows up with a sling stone.
Bad guy #2 is still up, and moves to attack Zeph, just barely missing. Bad guy #4 moves to flank Zeph, and slashes at him with a longsword. He also misses.
Bad guy #3 slashes at Cambar, but can't get anywhere close to hitting her. He falls back a step.
The wyvern, maneuvering with some difficulty within the confines of the cave, makes a huge circle and appears ready to come back...at somebody.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+11=19 ; d20+7=19 ; d6+2=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2009 1:36:02 AM "Garret, flank with me!" Zeph screams, noticing the precarious position of himself compared to Garret and the other enemies. Its like Chess Zeph thinks to himself with a smirk
1. Free Action: IF Garret decides to flank with Zeph, then he will stay put. If not, then he will 5-foot hop to square S-6 2. Standard Action: Taking advantage of the last feint, Zeph attacks the bamboozled man #4 with another pinprick aimed at his liver. (Hit AC 19, flat footed from last feint. Hit AC 21 if Garret flanks with him) Damage = 10 total. 3. Move-Equivalent: Hoping to stay one step ahead of his enemies in the combat round, Zeph Feints the poor sucker#4 yet again, smashing the man's foot with his own boot. (Sense Motive DC = 19)
Always stay one step ahead of them. Zeph thinks he is smart with his puns. He screams the word Step in his head as he Feints/smashes the foot of the soldier#4
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Tuesday September 1st, 2009 1:41:02 AM
(ooc: note, if man #4 were to die somehow, then Zeph will feint man#2 instead. Why are all the enemies men???)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+11=23 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2009 8:13:59 AM
Garret will rolls forward and comes to his feet just behind BG#4 (T5). He uses his momentum and his leg swings around towards the man. As he kicks, he aims for a kidney.
----- Stunning Blow attack: 23; Damage: 6 If hit, Fort Save, DC 15 or stunned for 1 round.
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=22 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+3=6 ; d8+3=5 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2009 9:03:24 AM
Hmark lets the wyvern go. There are closer targets. He wheels left and send two arrows whirring toward Cambar's opponent.
[Atk #3. Applying Point Blank Shot bonus atk 1 hits ac22 for 6 hp damage atk 2 his ac17 for 5 hp damage]
Cambar (HP10 of 27 AC23) d20-2=2 ; Tuesday September 1st, 2009 3:16:36 PM
Cambar moves to R5. Then she bull rushes enemy number three, moving through Q6 and into the enemy's square at P7, hoping to push him into square O8, on the edge of the pit.
In the Wold, a bull rusher does not provoke an AoO when making a bull rush, but she does take a -4 on the check if untrained, as Cambar is. There's no to-hit roll or grab needed -- it's just a Str check vs the foe's Bull Rush DC, basically 10+Str Mod.
Cambar's bull rush roll is at +2 Str and -4 untrained penalty. Her roll, at -2 net, is a 2! That's a failure. She ends up in square Q6. She grins at the fellow. "Can't hurt to try, hey?" she says.
DM Kathy d20+6=14 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+10=14 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 12:05:30 AM
At Zeph's urging, Garrett moves to flank Bad Guy #4. His foot lashes out, catching the man in a vulnerable spot. We will never know whether it would have stunned him or not, because Zeph follows up with a wicked cut from his rapier. #4 slumps to the cave floor.
Hmark fires a couple of arrows at Cambar's opponent, one of which hits. Cambar attemtps to bull rush the man into the pit, but is unable to generate a sufficient head of steam.
#3 decides it's a good idea to get away from the hole. He shifts over and attacks Cambar, but misses.
#2 shifts and attacks Zeph, just barely missing.
The enraged wyvern swoops again, this time targeting bad guy #3. The poison sting misses, and the beast screams with rage.
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=19 ; d6+2=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=4 ; d20+11=24 ; d20+10=30 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 1:01:13 AM
(ooc: damage Zeph has caused this combat = 56 Ignore the d20+11, that was a mistake)
After deflecting yet another swipe from the armed man, Zeph decides that the armed men are less of a threat than the wyvern itself. In order to avoid attacks of opportunity and get into a flanking/backstabbing position, he tumbles (Tumble check = 30. natural 20... do I get a bonus for that?) to square R-10, flanking the foe with man#3 (which is ok right?)
If you cannot flank an enemy with a mutual enemy, then Zeph will shout, "Hey Cambar! Flank the beastie with me? These dopes have no chance of hitting us, but this creature surely may!"
Then, after his tumbling episode, Zeph will stab at the critter's vital organs (Hit AC 21, +2 from flanking. Damage = 13)
(ooc: the Wyvern is able to be hit with melee right? If not, then Zeph will just stay in his square and stab man#2)
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=27 ; d20+12=15 ; d8+3=4 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 9:11:16 AM
Hearing Zeph's call to Cambar, Hmark decides to stay on the human attackers in an attempt to clear the way. Taking a step to his right, the archer sends two more shafts whizzing over Cambar's shoulder.
The archer's curses irritably as (again) only one arrow connects.
[5' step to O2. Atk #3 atk 1 hits ac27 for 4 hp damage atk 2 misses (ac15)]
new set of dice at table 4, please!
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+9=28 ; d6+1=5 ; Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 11:28:20 AM
Garret nimbly hops over the fallen body of BG#4 (to s6), looks up at BG#2, smiles, then punches him brutally in the face.
----- Attack: 28; Dam: 5
Cambar (HP10 of 27, Total Cover) Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 1:32:11 PM
Cambar shouts, "I'm bad wounded AND there's a wyvern less than ten feet from me! You want I should flank this dope here?!? And ignore the wyvern?!? No thanks!"
The fighter uses a standard action to put her tower shield between herself and the diverse physical threats around her.
With her move action, she moves 20 feet to P10, relying on her total cover to forestall any AoOs she would otherwise have provoked.
She looks around. Where is the entrance to the cave? How wide is it? How high? If she stood right smack dap in the middle of it, would the wyvern be able to squeeze past her? How about the last two humanish foes?
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 5:39:03 PM
(ooc: by 'beastie' I meant flank the wyvern with me. not the dope/human/armed man)
DM Kathy d20+6=17 ; d20+10=12 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2009 1:16:19 AM Zeph dodges to the other side of the wyvern and slashes the creature with his rapier. [Sorry, no flanking.]
[Also, Zeph, I need a second Tumble check from you. You roll a separate check for each enemy whose AoO you want to avoid. That would be Bad Guy #2 and Mr. Wyvern. The DC increases by 2 for each opponent after the first. So the DC to tumble past the wyvern would be 17.]
Hmark sinks another arrow into #3.
Garret slugs #2, who goes down in a heap.
Cambar again retreats behind her shield and edges cautiously toward the exit.
[OOC: The exit is in the southeast corner of the map. It would be awkward for the wyvern to attack anyone there. It might decide just to bowl them over instead.]
Bad Guy #3 is in a world of hurt. His companions are down, and there's a wyvern between him and the exit. He slashes at the beast, just missing, then shifts to try to put some cover between himself and Hmark's arrows.
The wyvern is large, but not especially maneuverable. It takes a swipe at Zeph with its poison sting, then it is forced to land.
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=19 ; d20+12=13 ; d8+3=6 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2009 8:23:34 AM
As #3 starts moving behind the cover of the stone, Hmark shifts right again, targeting the wyvern. At this point, the man is just another guy. Big nasty critter with the poison tail, however, is still trouble.
Red just doesn't seem to have it today. Two arrows sorta fly in the general direction of the huge lizard.
[atk 1 hits ac19 for 6 hp damage atk 2 misses (nat 1) seethe]
Cambar (HP10 of 27, Total Cover) Thursday September 3rd, 2009 4:04:07 PM
Cambar uses her Tower Shield again for total cover. She drops the captured longsword, guessing that it is not magical. She backs up to 13O, drawing her bastard sword as she does so.
"I'll charge it next round if I can get a flank," she calls out.
OOC: How much damage have we inflicted on this wyvern? How wounded does it look? Does it have reach (I'm guessing no). What's its AC? Thanks!
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+9=16 ; d6+1=2 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2009 5:21:09 PM
Garret glances at the wyvern for just a moment and notices all the men in black down but one. He steps nimbly over to the last man standing who is facing the wyvern (S6). Garret tries to elbow the fellow in the back of the head, perhaps to talk to him later (non lethal damage).
----- Attack: 16 (or plus anything for the guy fighting the wyvern, having his back to Garret, or anything else fun like that); Damage: 2
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] d20+7=12 ; Thursday September 3rd, 2009 8:49:53 PM
selemar fires an arrow at the wyvern, which is likely underwhelmed
DM Kathy d20+6=20 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; d8+2=8 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 1:07:03 AM Hmark fires twice at the wyvern, hitting once and drawing a little blood.
Cambar again takes cover behind her shield, and moves to a better position.
Garrett aims an elbow at the remaining bad guy, but misses.
Selemar fires an arrow, but misses.
Feeling a little cornered, bad guy #3 aims a blow at Garrett, but misses. He shifts again, looking about him.
The wyvern unleashes its full attack on Zeph. The poison sting misses him, as does the bite. But one wing buffets him for 8 damage.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:22/25] d20+8=13 ; d6+1=6 ; d20+10=15 ; d6+1=7 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 8:58:50 AM
Garret glances at the man and notices he is backing away from the wyvern, but towards the others and the bear. Garret takes a deep breath and a quick step towards the large beast (5' step to R7). Attempting to step inside the massive wings, Garret punches out towards the beast, but he can't manage to get his footing as the wings buffet the air and Zeph.
----- Flurry of Blows Attack: 15 (forgot the flank +2); Damage: 6 Attack: 15; Damage: 7
Zeph AC19 HP 37/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=20 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+7=15 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 9:42:38 AM
(sorry I missed the post yesterday. RL sneak attacked me in the gizard. Here is my tumble check.)
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=28 ; d3=1 ; d20+12=17 ; d8+3=7 ; d8+3=8 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 10:22:36 AM
Hmark keeps up his rapid rate of fire. The archer's face, however, reflects the poor grades he's assigning himself for accuracy and power. Frowning and tight lipped, the archer fires again and again.
His mood doesn't improve any.
[Attack wyvern. atk 1 hits ac28 for 7 hp damage atk 2 hits ac17 for 8 hp damage]
Zeph AC22 (Combat Expertise+3) HP 29/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=25 ; d6+2=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=6 ; d20+11=16 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 11:20:45 AM
Zeph dodges the sting with a sideways hop, but is hit by the wing in the ribs and lets out an audible "Ooof".
In light of the new danger Zeph is in, he will use his Combat Expertise to protect himself (-3 to hit, +3AC)Then Zeph takes Garret's flanking cue and does his part with an accurate stab for the creature's liver. (Hit AC 24, with +2flanking bonus and -3to hit. damage =16)
"Now THAT'S what I'm talking about!" Zeph exclaims, getting somewhat excited at the battle.
Then Zeph does a half-hearted feint to the creature for next round maybe (DC=16)
Zeph AC22 (Combat Expertise+3) HP 29/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+6=9 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 11:22:04 AM
(OOC: forgot Rapiers threaten crit on an 18. Not confirmed though... got a 9)
Cambar (HP10 of 27, AC21) d20+7=22 ; d10=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 12:46:35 PM
"Here is my chance," says Cambar. She charges the wyvern, hitting it just opposite Garret. She has a base +5 to hit with Str and BAB. She takes a -2 with her tower shield, a +2 charging, and a +2 flanking, so that's a +7 total to hit. Her AC is 21, since charging drops it by 2.
Her attack hits AC22! Hopefully that's a hit. Oh, wait! Her sword is masterwork! That's another +1, so she hits AC23!
Her damage, which includes a sneak attack, is 1d10+2+2d6, or 12 hp damage total. She ends her charge in square Q10.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] 2d6=10 ; Friday September 4th, 2009 9:06:08 PM
selemar bounces the flaming sphere into the wyvern, burning it for 10 (reflex dc 15)
No DM Post Today Monday September 7th, 2009 12:59:21 PM
Monday, September 7 is a holiday in the US, so there will be no DM post for today. :)
DM Kathy d20+10=22 ; d6+4=8 ; d20+8=23 ; 2d8+4=14 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+2=9 ; Monday September 7th, 2009 11:57:31 PM Garrett shifts to flank the wyvern and unloads a flurry of blows. Unfortunately, none connect.
Hmark fires twice and hits once, drawing blood from the wyvern once again.
Zeph takes advantage of Garrett's flank and stabs the creature in a vital spot. The wound bleeds profusely.
Cambar re-enters the fray in spectacular fashion, landing a solid blow to the wyvern that actually staggers it.
Selemar moves his sphere toward the wyvern, but can't quite reach it. [The sphere can only move 30 feet per turn.]
Bad Guy #3 begins edging away along the wall of the cavern.
Badly wounded at this point, the wyvern lashes out at those surrounding it. The poison sting is aimed at Cambar, and somehow finds its way through all that armor. [Hit AC 22 for 8 damage plus poison; Fort save DC 17.] It then bites at Zeph, sinking its teeth in despite the rogue's careful stance. [Hit AC 23 for 14 damage.] It attempts to buffett Garrett with its wings. One misses, but the other lands a solid hit. [Hit AC 25 for 9 damage.]
Cambar and Zeph, who are nearest to the entrance, think perhaps they hear someone else entering the cave.
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+10=18 ; d100=11 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2009 1:28:38 AM
Zeph howls as the creature sinks its teeth into him and blood splats on the floor.
Perhaps a more defensive maneuver is required Zeph thinks to himself as he tumbles out of the Wyvern's reach to square R-12 (Success, rolled an 18)
Then Zeph moves his hands and chants a few words that make a black floating disk appear around him. Casting Shield on self.
Now, I will move in I think. What ever happened to Rollo?
Cambar (HP2 of 27, total cover) d20+5=25 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2009 7:33:30 AM
Fort Save: Woo Hoo! A 25! Guess I can save my hero point for another round!
Gravely wounded by weapon and sting, Cambar bracely braces herself against the poison coursing through her veins. But enough is enough!
"That's it for me, friends!" she shouts. "Discretion is now the better part of my valor!"
Raising her tower shield to fend off any physical attack, she backs away from the fight, towards the entrance.
She keeps her eyes peeled for whoever might be coming in, and will shout out any news she finds.
(OOC: Move 20 feet directly toward the exit, please!)
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+12=29 ; d20+12=22 ; d8+3=10 ; d8+3=4 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2009 9:14:57 AM
Hmark has had enough of half his arrows skittering about. He blows out a cleansing breath, and focuses his thoughts on the heart of the wyvern. His hands and fingers weave their long practiced interplay - flipping an arrow from the quiver, setting it, and pulling back on the string - all in one easy motion, loose, and again....
[Atk wyvern atk 1 hits ac 29 for 10 hp damage atk 2 hits ac 22 for 4 hp damage]
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] d20+8=27 ; d6+1=7 ; d20+8=19 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday September 8th, 2009 9:26:47 AM
Garret watches nervously as Cambar and Zeph back away from the creature, leaving only tiny Garret standing facing the giant beast. He glances again at the monster. Seeing the creature is wounded, Garret presses his attack, hoping the creature will fall before it turns its full force on Garret.
He turns and kicks a foot out towards the creature's belly and tries to follow up with a fist to the buffeting wings.
DM Kathy Tuesday September 8th, 2009 11:42:25 PM Zeph moves back and casts a spell for protection, while Cambar retreats again behind the cover of her shield and begins making for the exit.
Their companions are on the case. Garrett unleashes a flurry of blows, while Hmark lands two superb shots. With a final, earth-shaking roar, the mighty wyvern crashes to the cave floor.
Seeing his opportunity, wounded bad guy #3 makes a beeline for the exit.
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) Wednesday September 9th, 2009 8:52:01 AM
Hmark is more than happy to let the last guy run off. In the sudden quiet of the cavern he takes stock of his comrade's conditions and concludes they're all beat up pretty badly. The archer, after making a face at the half-empty quiver on his back, approaches Cambar with a vial.
"It ain't much, but its all I got," he notes, offering the potion. [CLW]
The man looks to Zeph, and ticks off the list of tasks that still seem unfinished. "Cut off tail, check these three, go down hole and see if any goodies are down there, and guard our backs in case nimrod comes back with some more buddies."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] Wednesday September 9th, 2009 9:12:21 AM
Garret watches the beast fall with some satisfaction. He wipes the blood away from his eyes and winces slightly at the cut on his forehead. He stands next to the body of the beast and watches the man run for the exit.
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot3 d20+7=9 ; d100=70 ; Wednesday September 9th, 2009 12:23:20 PM
Zeph notices guy#3 start to book it and Zeph's eye twitches in anger. Zeph screams, "You hold it right there! I have some questions for you!" And with that, Zeph casts Grease at the man's feet (Reflex DC 15 or fall prone. or DC 10 balance check to walk through the 10foot square at half speed... the spell also says that the DM should adjust the difficulty by circumstance... so maybe since he is running, it would be a bit harder to avoid falling?)
Whether he succeeds at staying on his feet or not, Zeph will charge at the man, grab him by his collar and slam him up against the cave wall.
Then Zeph remembers something... it sounded like more people were entering the cave while we were fighting the Wyvern. "Do we have other visitors?" Zeph asks the man... if he catches him.
If the enemy warrior has already run off past Cambar, she will not run after him. But if he has not yet passed her, then she readies an attack if he tries it. She shouts, "Stop it or I'll make you stop!"
That's a readied attack and a possible AoO as he runs by. Two attacks at -2 for the Tower Shield, with AC23: hits AC9 and 17; if the AoO hits, that's for 5 hp damage.
If he falls down near Cambar due to Grease, she will tell him to stay down or she'll smack him. Same rolls, but +4 due to his being prone.
If she ends up attacking him while he is standing, but off balance in the Grease, then he loses his Dex bonus, and she adds another 4 hp sneak attack damage.
After all that, she is grateful for the healing potion. That's 6 healing, bringing her to 8 hp.
She asks if anyone has some anti-toxin ... for the save she feels coming in about 8 rounds!
She thinks there are baby wyverns down below, and suggests using saps and such to capture them. She says she would LOVE to train a wyvern as a mount, or at the least, sell the pups.
She makes a mental note to buy a continual flame pebble, a vial or three of antitoxin, and a sap next time she's in town!
Then she starts thinking about having a wyvern pup to train as a mount. "Imagine me and my lance spearing enemies on a dive! Oh, that would be sweet!"
DM Kathy Thursday September 10th, 2009 12:30:15 AM Hmark is willing to let the final tough flee, but Zeph isn't so charitable. The man isn't quite running flat-out, but the Grease spell catches him off guard. He falls with a thump. He tries to scramble back to his feet, but a blow from Cambar discourages that. He subsides, panting, and holds up his hands in surrender.
Cambar (HP2 of 27, AC23) d20+12=17 d20+8=18 Thursday September 10th, 2009 1:33:44 AM
Cambar talks with the prisoner.
"Look, give us some honest answers and we'll let you go. You can spread the word that it is dumb to mess with us. Tell us your name. I'm Cambar, and you'll be hearing more about me."
"Now, what made your group think you could take on a wyvern? Who were you going to sell to? How did you find out about the wyvern lair here? Do you have any confederates nearby? Who were your friends?"
"What do you know about this place? What's down that hole?"
Diplomacy 17, Sense Motive 18
She suggests to her friends that someone keep watch on the hole and on the entrance.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Thursday September 10th, 2009 2:46:51 AM
"Maybe we should seal one of these if possible."
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] d20+5=22 ; d20+13=24 ; Thursday September 10th, 2009 9:27:16 AM
Garret takes a couple steps over towards the hole and attempts to look down inside it. He cocks his head and listens.
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Spot: 22 Listen: 24
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+5=10 ; d20+5=19 ; Thursday September 10th, 2009 11:01:04 AM
Hmark trots as far back up the tunnel as the light back in the cavern will allow [but no farther than 60'], and then sets himself up to guard against more company from that direction.
[Listen 10, Spot 19]
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot3 Thursday September 10th, 2009 3:19:23 PM
Zeph repeats his original question, "Do we have other visitors?"
DM Kathy Friday September 11th, 2009 12:25:51 AM Cambar peppers the captured tough with questions. "The name's Ranel," he replies gruffly. "Corporal Ranel, though I guess that don't mean much. The sarge there," he nods at the first of the black-clad men, "he give us our orders. I dunno who exactly we're working for, and at this point I don't care. I aim to desert, 'specially since I don't guess the sarge can stop me now." He frowns, then adds, "Might be Sarge has some papers on 'im or somethin' that'll tell you more."
Garrett listens at the hole, but hears nothing.
Zeph and Hmark concern themselves with the cave entrance, but they hear nothing more.
[OOC: I thought Donovan was going to re-join us, but I guess not.]
Zeph looks around outside the entrance of the cave for ANYTHING suspicious, then he looks down the hole with the Everburning torch. He searches the bad-guys, the wyvern, and the cave for anything valuable.
Lastly, Zeph reassembles his knotted rope and looks for something to brace the hook-end on. If he finds something then he will trail the other end of the rope down the hole.
"Anyone wanna volunteer to go down first?" Zeph asks with a wink before beginning the descent.
(Use rope = 23, Climb =17)
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] Friday September 11th, 2009 2:09:31 AM
ooc: what do you roll to extract poison from a wyvern?
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+13=19 ; d8+3=4 ; Friday September 11th, 2009 10:01:29 AM
Hmark waits at his post while Ranel is questioned. He waits some more while the man (I guess) is released and exits the cavern. And he waits some more in case the guy is an idiot and tries to come back.
But when Zeph starts his preparations to descend into the pit, Hmark calls out,"someone wanna switch with me? I can cover Zeph."
The archer makes his way over to the pit, and watches over the fighter as he descends. [Ready action - Anything popping out at Zeph gets shot at - hit ac 19 for 4 hp]
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) Friday September 11th, 2009 12:46:39 PM
Cambar sends Ranel on his way. "Go on, get out of here. And don't come back!"
Cambar totally wants to go down the pit. But she has only 8 hp.
"Does anybody have any more curing? I'll go down if I can get a little more fixed up. I wish my brother hadn't gone chasing after Donovan."
[OOC: Gosh, we really need some cure wands or clerics in this party!]
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday September 11th, 2009 1:29:01 PM
(OOC: yeah. I thought about asking to do surgery on Zeph to make him into a Cleric/Rogue. What do you guys think?)
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] d20+5=24 ; Friday September 11th, 2009 3:22:46 PM
Garret looks around and says, "Well, I would think that a place like this doesn't have too many other surprises. I can't imagine that a Wyvern has many regular visitors. Need help on that rope?"
Garret will walk over and attempt to help man the rope.
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Use rope: 24 to aid another, should give +2 to any checks with the rope.
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) Friday September 11th, 2009 3:54:54 PM
OOC: The Justicar and the Avenger are two Woldian PrCs that work especially well for cleric/rogues. The Obsessed might be interesting for a cleric/rogue, depending on your obsession.
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot3 Friday September 11th, 2009 8:40:17 PM
(OOC: Yeah. I was going to go Avenger anyways, but I was going to do it with Rogue/Wizzy rather than Rogue/Cleric... but I think our group could use at least a part-time cleric more... I think I will email Jerry and Kathy about it...)
Donovan {0 ~ 52hp} Saturday September 12th, 2009 8:52:31 AM
Stumbling up to the group, holding a badly bleeding head, covered in blood, Donovan drops his sword at the feet of his cousin, drops to his knees and meekly whispers....Help. Then collapses.
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) Saturday September 12th, 2009 9:11:34 AM
Cambar looks down at her cousin and puts her hands on her hips.
"Typical."
[OOC: welcome back!]
DM Kathy Sunday September 13th, 2009 11:05:06 PM
You shoo "Corporal" Ranel out of the cave, and he seems glad to leave.
Zeph searches the bodies of the fallen. The men all have good-quality armor and weapons that are probably worth something. They might even be magical.
In the belt pouch of the one called "Sarge," Zeph finds a letter that reads:
Sergeant,
Our new contract begins immediately. His Majesty is most anxious to stop a group of adventurers from retreiving the sting of a wyvern. The creature is said to live to the east of here, in the hills. His Majesty's advisors have formed an alliance with a group of orcs; however, he is not confident in their ability to stop or slow the adventurers. Let us show him what the Sons of Shadow can do!
If you cannot intercept the adventuers in time to prevent them from getting the wyvern sting, you must by all means stop them from obtaining the Opal Sword. We will, of course, be setting up additional defenses, but your squad is our first line of attack. I know you will not fail in your task.
The signature of the letter is a scrawl; a "C" followed by an unintelligible wavy line.
You are still curious about the inner lair of the wyvern, and make preparations to lower a rope. As you do so, however, there is another clatter at the entrance, and a very wounded Donovan staggers in.
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot4 Sunday September 13th, 2009 11:50:18 PM
Zeph reads the letter out loud to the rest of the group and stands there thinking for a while. "Hmmm. Opal Sword eh? I hope this is the last leg of our journey... or something close to it..." Then Zeph looks at the bloodied nature of all the adventurers.
It would be nice to have a full-time healer. Zeph thinks.
(OOC: I updated the loot sheet guys)
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot4 Monday September 14th, 2009 1:07:18 AM
Zeph looks at Donovan in surprise. "Fine time to join us." he sneers as he begins climbing down the rope with the Everburning Torch he threw to Garret in between his teeth.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] d8+3=9 ; Monday September 14th, 2009 4:47:48 AM
Selemar walks over to Donovan and gives him a cure light wounds from the wand.
"What happened?"
9 hps of healing
OOC Sorry i forgot about the absence of Rollo and was slacking on curing
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) Monday September 14th, 2009 5:53:13 AM
"Oh! Oh!" Cambar exclaims. "Smack us both with that cure stick until we are restored to health, and I'll buy you a new one as soon as we get back to town."
"Pretty please?" she adds.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] Monday September 14th, 2009 7:41:03 AM
Garret helps hold the rope and wonders out loud about the letter, "Opal sword? Who would make a sword from opal? That doesn't make any sense at all..."
Donovan {9 ~ 52hp} Monday September 14th, 2009 9:56:27 AM
Looking up, he meekly gives a word of thanks to Selemar.
Well, it's true, you took a right and I headed left.....and got lost, but I came across some of those hooligans, pointing to the black clad folks. Well, one thing led to another and they weren't too friendly you see, and they didn't like my stories and jokes so we proceeded to see whose sword was sharper and faster. Now mind you, I was alone and they were many. I managed to fell a couple of them, and wound twice as many more, but their shear numbers overwhelmed me. So, I decided that retreating was the best valor but not before they got in some well targeted shots. It took all I had to find you all, which I did by the sounds of combat ringing off the walls and floor.
Then looking up at Cambar, he gives a wink and says: that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) Monday September 14th, 2009 10:03:05 AM
Hmark barely glances at Cambar and Donovan, and quickly resumes his watch over the descending Zeph.
"Probably got an opal in the pommel," he responds to Garret, as his eyes flick around the edge of the light given off by Zeph's torch.
DM Kathy Tuesday September 15th, 2009 12:19:01 AM
You wonder about the meaning of the Opal Sword.
[Now would be a really good time for Knowledge checks. :) History, Geography, and Local come immediately to mind.]
You begin the arduous task of healing yourselves with no cleric in the party.
When you eventually make your way down into the heart of the wyvern's den, you find no eggs, and no hatchlings. You do, however, find a tidy little hoard of coins and gems, worth 3,000 gp total.
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) d20+1=10 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2009 9:24:31 AM
[Untrained knowledge check - 10]
Once it becomes obvious no more critters or people will be jumping out of crevices and corners, Hmark stows Red and sets to aiding the goody hauling operation.
If no one else has gotten to it, he'll also work on freeing the wyvern's stinger from the rest of it.
And once all that's done, he looks around. "So, time to head home?" he asks Zeph.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] d20+1=9 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2009 9:28:52 AM
Garret says, "Opal in the pommel? I suppose. Doesn't sound like anything I've heard of before. Somehow I think that when we return with this wyvern poison that we're going to have to get this sword. I wouldn't mind picking it up on the way back, if someone knows anything about it."
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Knowledge: 9
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot4 d20+5=20 ; d20+4=23 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2009 9:58:58 AM
Zeph climbs up from the pit with a large money-bag slung over his shoulder. He looks like he just ransacked a bank. He plops the 3000gold on the ground and then begins gathering the equipment from the three armed, dead, men.
Zeph casts Detect Magic and looks the items over, studying each intently (and thus taking 20 on any attempt to identify auras...)
Then he pops open a book he bought from a Centaur quite some time ago, entitled, The History of New Elennia and begins flipping through it. After that, he pops open his book on magic given to him by Lady Dulcet and looks through it.... and thinks hard about opals.
(Knowledge Arcana =20. Any other knowledge that is useful = 23))
Donovan {9 ~ 52hp} d20=2 ; d20=6 ; d20=1 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2009 10:01:04 AM
Knowledge: History ~ 2, Geography ~ 6, Local ~ 1...... I don't know squat!
Safely follows the others into the beasts hoarde room and makes sure to stand off to the side so as not to get in anyones way lest I recieve a paper cut and die. Will pull out some rags and a waterskin and start trying to remove the blood.
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) d20+4=5 ; Tuesday September 15th, 2009 10:49:53 AM
"Opal sword ... opal sword ... have I heard that before?" asks Cambar, thoughtfully. [Know Local check 5]
"I don't think so!"
She is clearly disappointed there are no pups. "Maybe another time," she says.
DM Kathy Wednesday September 16th, 2009 12:10:08 AM
As Hmark hacks the stinger from the beast, he tries to remember something about an Opal Sword. The name does seem vaguely familiar to you, as if you've heard a tale or two about it. Some kind of legendary weapon, but you don't remember any more than that.
Garrett's memories are much the same. You think you've heard of it, but the context is vague. Donovan and Cambar can add nothing.
Zeph looks over the gear from the fallen foes. Each had a magic sword and magic armor (+1).
Zeph then puts some though into the Opal Sword. From your magical training, you realize that there is nothing specific about opals per se that would make the sword more magical or give it special powers. Whoever made the sword probably just thought they looked nice.
Your research tells you that the Sword was used in this very area by Sgreth Tazkar, a lesser-known hero from long ago. It is now believed to reside somewhere in the kingdoms of the western Windborne Hills, but your are not sure which one.
You could head that way and poke around for a bit, and see what you turn up. The western Hills are not far away at all. Or, you could head back to Cinnamon Valley for more research. That would take longer, but would give you a better idea of where you're going.
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot4 Wednesday September 16th, 2009 1:08:37 AM
(OOC: Could one of the swords perhaps be a Rapier so that I could use the upgrade? And perhaps another could be any other useful +1sword-like item that someone else needs... bastard sword? I guess for money-calculating purposes, the armor would be Breast Plates or full plate?)
Zeph begins hauling all the armor over to the horses and tying it up to them in various locations. "These are worth at least a thousand gold each." Zeph says if anyone looks at him weird.
"So... as for the Opal Sword. It seems that is what is required next... according to this man who's name starts with a C. But something bothers me... someone is out there trying to actively stop us. Could this letter be a lie perhaps? Trying to send us in the wrong direction? Or would we be saving time by just going straight for the sword from here rather than trekking it all the way back to Lady Dulcet first? I really don't know what to do at this point. But I think I would vote we go west if my arm was twisted into making a decision... " Zeph says
And perhaps we could find a healer to hire along with us. Zeph thinks to himself as an afterthought.
Woldian League of Adventurers? I have to look into this... Zeph also thinks, remembering a small chapter on common organizations in the Wold in his history book.
Cambar (HP8 of 27, AC23) Wednesday September 16th, 2009 1:25:12 AM
"Hey wait!" Cambar says, as the talk turns to looking for the sword. "What about the wyvern stinger? Don't we have to deliver it to someone before it spoils?"
OOC: I'd like to go back to town for buying stuff. And what kinds of swords, shields, and armor that is would be good too.
OOC: Cambar wears her WLA badge openly. Zeph might see it and ask her about it.
Selemar [ac 18 hp 23/23] d8+3=11 ; Wednesday September 16th, 2009 1:50:11 AM
Cambar gets a whack with the stick of health (11hp healed)
"I think we should take the stinger back, maybe taking some venom along in case we need to flavour our banana. West sounds plausible, but it can probably wait...Probably"
Cambar (HP19 of 27, AC23) Wednesday September 16th, 2009 8:36:04 AM
"Thanks! Thanks!" [OOC: It is a wand of CLW with caster level 3?]
[OOC: Kathy, do we have an arcanist with the party, or do we have to pay for those Identifies?]
Hmark(ac18, 35/35hp) Wednesday September 16th, 2009 10:46:39 AM
"I say go back to Lady Dulcet," Hmark opines. "Get this thing [the stinger] off our backs, trade in that loot for some cash, restock [he glances at his depleted quiver], and get a better idea of what's next."
Donovan {9 ~ 52hp} Wednesday September 16th, 2009 11:19:44 AM
Im for going back to town to 1, turn in the stinger which, as you would probably know is going to start stinking to the high heavens shortly, and probably attract things we don't want to attract and 2, so some of us can get some medical attention.
And restocking sounds like a good plan too.
Garret Goodbarrel [ AC:22 HP:13/25] Wednesday September 16th, 2009 12:35:38 PM
"Nice stuff," says Garret, looking through the coins for any gems, but ignoring the armor and weapons. After the conversation, Garret adds, "Yes, let's get this stuff back to the Lady. I'd not feel comfortable carrying such a poison around while traveling any longer than I need to!"
Zeph AC22 (Shield) HP 15/37 HeroesLoot4 Wednesday September 16th, 2009 1:09:59 PM "Ok then. To Dulcet it is." Zeph says, agreeing with everyone else.
"Hey Cambar... mind if I ask about that WLA badge of yours? What is the group exactly and why did you join?" Zeph asks as the group packs up and starts the trek back to Jarlwolf.
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