Holding all posts/DM Buzz Wednesday April 20th, 2011 11:19:52 AM
All right gang, we are indeed in battle rounds.
I have to ask a question in the rules board, so no more actions at this time.
Great job role playing everyone. There will be a few of you with an opportunity to get an AoO in as the spell caster attempts to leave.
Any player posts after this one will not be used, sorry.
Holding all posts/DM Buzz Wednesday April 20th, 2011 12:01:36 PM
oops, I missed where Zeoll unbound him. Working on post.
Holding all posts/DM Buzz Wednesday April 20th, 2011 12:34:38 PM
It seems it would be easier for my post if I have Berithian and Zeoll make one Attack of Opportunity each please as the man now unbound casts a spell.
Everyone can use their Spellcraft skill to determine what spell the man is casting.
Perception checks will be addressed in the next post coming this evening.
Zeoll's posted AC (14) is without shield. Plus he just untied the guy. So I'm assuming I am not using my shield (it is loosed).
Any chance Zeoll happens to be flanking with Beri? A liontaur can dream!
AoO: With a paw, Zeoll hits AC24! Woot! For 4 damage (and maybe disrupts his spell, which I presume he was not casting on the defensive, since it provoked an AoO).
DM Buzz: Correct, he is not casting on the defensive, because that is a standard action. He is casting now! I don't think a sneak attack/flanking is possible right now with so many people around him, you are in each others square.
Bosk (James) AC: 20/12/19 HP 52 of 52 Spells d20+13=15 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2011 3:53:59 PM
spell craft = 15
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 HP:19/35 (Spells) Current spells: Detect Magic - Current Diseases: Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+9=18 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2011 5:19:47 PM
Spellcraft = 18
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/17/17 HP:41/41 d20+4=13 ; d20+11=19 ; d6+2=3 ; d6+2=5 ; Wednesday April 20th, 2011 8:01:07 PM I don't think unbinding this man is necessarily the wises... Look Out! Upon seeing the wizard start to cast his spell Beri plunges his rapier into the mans flesh.
Attack of Opportunity=d20+11=19 Damage=d6+2=3 (ignore second roll, I double clicked) spellcraft = 13
Busted!/DM Buzz d20+13=16 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 10:36:20 AM
For those with a keen perception, they can feel the stone under their feet rumble a little bit, as if machinery is in motion and those with fine hearing also can tell, a deep rumbling is noticeable from somewhere above.
The group has the man surrounded and it is clear that the groups intentions are varied. As Kyan convincingly threatens the man, Bosk can see that the man only wears a necklace. The metal is not obvious however, unless some skill is used to determine that, but it could be silver, white gold, platinum or even mithril. Perhaps it is a combination of any of them.
Looking aghast at the ranger, Zeoll unbinds the man from the table, letting him free as Beltrin checks the egress for minions of the man they are after. Restlin is impatient at first, but on hindsight, it seems rushing matters has been at some expense.
It is Beriothian indeed that does not give this clue a break and it is with warning the man begins to cast a spell, to escape the scrutiny of the others.
About the time, he is set free and his precious necklace is noticed, a spell is cast by the man who obviously thought the group was dumb enough to buy his goods offered with a frantic voice!
He attempts to cast a spell of Dimension Door and the fact he is wounded from the blows given him, his concentration is overcome by those that are after him.
With a surprised look at his failure, the spell caster attempts to get away from the adventurers with a last chance at a feeble move action.
On hind sight, I believe the flank and Sneak Attack would be appropriate, Beriothian and Zeoll can roll that damage, in addition to this days round of actions.
Zeoll (HP35 (3 nonlethal), AC14) Thursday April 21st, 2011 11:09:05 AM
BTW, Zeoll has no extra damage to give. He just wanted to flank so he could give Beri the chance to sneak attack.
Zeoll takes a move action to follow and then pass the mage. Since he moves 40, he can end his move 10 ft in front of him. Passing the man means moving through his threatened spaces, so if he can make an AoO, Zeoll is provoking one. However, since he is naked, the only way he can attack is if he has the improved unarmed attack feat, I believe.
Zeoll ends his move 10 ft in front of the mage. He directs a Suggestion spell at the man. The Suggestion is: "I suggest a trruce! We agrree not to hurrt each otherr, you stay herre and answerr questions honestly and fully forr an hourr, and afterr that we both go ourr separrate ways without prrejudice, attack, orr orrderring ourr minions to attack!"
Zeoll is hoping that this will be a reasonable suggestion. After all, he is not Suggesting the man surrender. If so, there might be a -1 or -2 penalty on the save.
The save DC for the spell is base 10 +1 feat +2 2nd level spell +6 Chr bonus = 19
Zeoll (HP35 (3 nonlethal), AC14) Thursday April 21st, 2011 11:10:39 AM
Zeoll calls out to his friends, "Move up arround him and rready attacks if he casts a spell or trries to flee. Don't attack if he agrrees to the trruce!"
Kyan(Jon) AC:19/13/16 HP: 46/48 (3 nonlethal), Zombie Rot in 3 days Thursday April 21st, 2011 11:40:38 AM
Kyan lets out some unhappy mutters as Zeoll unties the man and his eyes go wide when the liontaur and rogue lash out at the man to disrupt his apparant spell casting. His raises his bow and half draws the arrow, following the man with its point from his position at the door, ready to loose if he takes any threatening actions.
"Bosk, grab him!" The ranger shouts, think the minotaur shouldn't have too hard of a time restraining the man against his will.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 HP:19/35 (Spells) Current spells: Detect Magic - Current Diseases: Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+9=26 ; d20+5=23 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 12:33:46 PM
Restlin decides to go on the defensive. He studies the man's actions, ready to use Dispel Magic as a counterspell should he try anything...
OOC: Spellcraft to determine what, if any, spell is being cast: 26 Counterspell roll: 23 (this is high enough to counter a level 12 spell. If this dude can cast some mythical level 13 spell, Restlin's calling it a day and taking up farming.)
I would also like to give a shout-out to the die roller for giving me a break today.
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 19/14/15 HP: 25/47 (3 non-lethal) Spells Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+7=8 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+13=25 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 1:36:18 PM
Cursing himself for being taken in by the man's act, Beltrin moves to cut off the man's escape. Holding an arrow knocked at the man's chest, Beltrin speaks to the man: "I hope that you listen to my friend, it would be quite unwise for you to ignore his advice...."
Noticing the man's necklace for the first time, Beltrin takes a moment to see if he recognizes the strangle conglomeration of metals.
----------------------------- Move action: Move in front of the man (up to 40 feet) Standard action: Ready attack if man starts to cast a spell. (Hit AC 8, natural 1, 9 damage)
Knowledge (any) about necklace: 10 (another natural 1) Spellcraft about necklace (if applicable): 25
Active Spells: Mage Armor
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 HP:19/35 (Spells) Current spells: Detect Magic - Current Diseases: Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+7=13 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 2:03:18 PM
While studying the man's actions for any indication that he's casting, he notices the man's necklace...
Craft, Jewelry: 13 (to determine anything he can about it...)
Zeoll (HP35 (3 nonlethal), AC14) Thursday April 21st, 2011 8:20:47 PM
Beri, don't forget to roll your sneak attack damage!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/17/17 HP:41/41 3d6=12 ; 3d6+14=27 ; d20+5=22 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 9:19:28 PM
Beriothian is surprises (and slightly disappointed) that after this treachery they are giving this deceiver yet another chance to cross them, what could have happened earlier to make them so wary of combat? Not wanting to go against the general will of the group, Beri decides he should at least take some precautions in case the grace the group is bestowing on this traitor is just used as an opening to bring harm to them.
Then something glimmering catches his eye, something out of place for a man trying to convince people he is a prisoner. Surely such a subtle piece of jewelery is not for decoration, and the rogue is not about to let a possible magic artifact stay in the hands of an untrustworthy wizard. He feels fairly confident this isn't another trap as it was so difficult to spot.
<if successful> Forgive me I'm being paranoid, but you'll understand if under the circumstances I hold onto this until I know you aren't going to try to kill us.
------------ Sneak attack bonus for previous round
ooc: Slight of hand can only be used in combat if he is "unaware" of me. Sleight of Hand (neclace) = 27 (use this if he has to see me to be "aware" of me) Combat Maneuver (steal grab/steal neclace) d20+5=22 (use this if being "aware" of me just means he knows I'm behind him somewhere )
Bosk (James) AC: 20/12/19 HP 52 of 52 Spells d20+6=22 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=7 ; 2d8+3=12 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=10 ; Thursday April 21st, 2011 11:55:50 PM
Bosk scowls at Zeoll's words. He had planned to cast Silence on the "guard", but that would most likely ruin Zeoll's plan. Instead he keeps within 10 feet of the guy and waits for any sign of treachery. If zombies or enemies from upstairs enter or the man tries casting a spell Bosk will try to interrupt it by using a full attack on the man.
Held Actions ---------- Hit AC 22 for 12 (Bastard Sword + Guidance) Hit AC 16 for 8 (Armor Spikes) Hit AC 3 for 10 (Horn Gore)
Active Spells ------------- See Invisibillity
What is going on?/DM Buzz Friday April 22nd, 2011 11:27:58 AM
After much damage and profuse bleeding from the "guard" clothed in normal garb wearing no armor or weapons. Ultimatums are issued to the man once strapped to the table. His look confident and he laughs at Zeolls suggestion, to merely say, "I surrender." The wounds do not seem to phase him and the group does not seem to intimidate him. He raises his hands to shoulder length and laughs at you all.
Then, a look of horror fills his face when someone quickly removes his necklace and then, that look is replaced with an expression of extreme fatigue, washing over him and he collapses to the floor muttering a feeble "hellp meee", now lying unconscious or lifeless, it is hard to tell at this moment. His wounds still seep life's juices around his motionless form and the surrounding feet of the hero's. Not much can be told about the necklace being held by Beriothian at this time.
Beriothian please make a Will saving throw DC: 21
DM Addition: If Beri fails his save, I will allow everyone a Sense Motive check to know, something just happened to Beri also. If you fail, act normal, because you wouldn't know what occured.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/17/17 HP:41/41 d20+2=5 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+5=23 ; Friday April 22nd, 2011 1:49:11 PM That.... was too easy. What is this thing? Should I give the necklace back, or should we move on?
will save = 5 (it's now official, I need a +20 enchantment for will and fort saves) sense motive = 22 knowledge (arcana) = 23 (to identify the necklace/spell)
Kyan(Jon) AC:19/13/16 HP: 46/48 (3 nonlethal), Zombie Rot in 3 days d20+2=15 ; Friday April 22nd, 2011 2:02:01 PM
"..." Kyan watches the man slump to the floor and looks to Beri holding the necklace and can only offer a shrug before turning his attention to the hallway to make sure no one coming down the stairs, confident that others in the group are better suited to examining the man and puzzling out what happened.
Bosk (James) AC: 20/12/19 HP 52 of 52 Spells d20+7=27 ; d20+13=15 ; Friday April 22nd, 2011 2:10:17 PM
Bosk stares in disbelief as the man collapses and wonders about the item Beri just removed. He ponders for a moment if he should help the man or be more worried about the necklaces new wielder.
Sense motive check = 27 Nat 20!! Spellcraft = 15 Seriously, with a +13 to spell craft my last two rolls have been 15
(More to come if I get the results of the sense motive check.)
Zeoll (HP35 (3 nonlethal), AC14) d20+19=36 ; Friday April 22nd, 2011 4:41:01 PM
Zeoll tells his friends, whispering via Message spell, "My magic did not worrk! And that necklace is obviously key. Good job, Berri, in taking it off!"
Sense Motive check 36.
"Berri? Berri? Arre you okay?"
Beltrin (Keith) AC: 19/14/15 HP: 25/47 (3 non-lethal) Spells Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+3=18 ; d20+13=15 ; Friday April 22nd, 2011 8:14:49 PM
Seeing the man collapse after the necklace is removed, Beltrin's curiousity is picqued. He casts detect magic to see if he can determine anything further about the necklace in Beri's hands.
------------- Sense Motive: 18 Spellcraft: 15
Active Spells: Mage Armor, Detect Magic
Bosk (James) AC: 20/12/19 HP 52 of 52 Spells Friday April 22nd, 2011 10:41:52 PM
Bosk thinks a moment and then asks the group, Is anyone skilled at identifying jewlery or magical items such as this amulet?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/17/17 HP:41/41 d20+6=19 ; d20+10=28 ; Saturday April 23rd, 2011 12:07:31 AM
After watching the man slump to the floor Beriothian shakes his head. Zeoll's calls seem to snap him back to the situation [b]...yeah, I'm fine. Better than fine, I took out a wizard and we now have some enchanted loot to fence when we get out. I'm not sure what sort of benefit this necklace bestowed upon that wizard to keep his strength despite those wounds, but it appears not to have transferred over to me. Still, I'm sure such a finely crafted piece will fetch a handsome price within the city.
appraise (necklace)=19
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 HP:19/35 (Spells) Current spells: Detect Magic - Current Diseases: Zombie Rot (4 days) d20+9=23 ; d20+1=7 ; Saturday April 23rd, 2011 9:13:13 AM
ooc: Spellcraft to identify the necklace: 23 Sense motive: 7
"Let me get a look at that, Beri. I've always had a thing for magic jewelry. Nice job getting if off him, by the way..." Restlin's voice trails off as he becomes engrossed in his work.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/17/17 HP:41/41 Saturday April 23rd, 2011 2:04:17 PM ...you want to take this necklace from me and give it another opportunity to cast a spell? At a time when we have machine rumblings above us, in an area we were told there are hundreds of zombies waiting to be lifted to the surface? I don't think that's the best idea at this time.
As wise as it is to take the side of caution, we can't just sit around when we can hear our adversary bringing his evil plan to fruition. If you guys have tasks you still need to complete here that's fine, such as reviving and questioning the guard I can at least l slink into the shadows of the stair well and scout ahead for traps or zombies.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 14/12/12 HP:19/35 (Spells) Current spells: Detect Magic - Current Diseases: Zombie Rot (4 days) Saturday April 23rd, 2011 2:54:39 PM
ooc: I'm assuming that 7 in sense motive doesn't cut mustard, so...
Restlin cocks his head to the side and purses his lips. "OOoooooook. I don't actually need to hold it to identify it, so that's fine if you want to hold on to it. Oh, and magic items don't typically cast spells themselves unless they're intelligent, which isn't common. Of course, this is still Hook City we're talking about, so I guess anything's possible. Still, not likely.
"Hold it up a little more, if you would. I need to see that bit there. It's fascinating, really...magic jewelery is something I could spend my entire life studying. I planned on it, actually, before my mistress kicked me out and told me to make something of myself. I think me stealing her spellbook was the last straw for me. Remind me to finish my story when we're done here, by the way. We got a bit side-tracked with that pit and all..."
Restlin continues to babble endlessly as he inspects the necklace. He is more than happy to follow Beri around, kneel down, stand on his toes, whatever it takes to get a good look at what he's got.
The boy likes his jewelry...
ooc: I'm going to keep that 23 spellcraft up there, I assume?
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