Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Sunday March 25th, 2012 8:30:01 PM
The plan is made. The group decides that a two pronged assault has the best odds for success - the party attacks from inside with a coordinated assault from outside led by General BlackAxe.
Sam notes with interest that the dwarfs pride may be his weak spot. How many times can it be prodded though before he takes exception?
Delrid considers crafting weapons, though Devlin seems confident that weapons (improvised or otherwise) should be easy enough to come across.
"Oh? What's that?" Facet returns her attention back to the group "I can get you within a day or two walk of that place you wish to go. Any closer might be viewed by other fey as my interfering in mortal affairs" Her voice trails off as she finishes her sentence.
Tally seems to be working quietly on something. It looks like a small, handheld mirror.
========== OOC: Hypothetical - if I was to say we were to level, would everyone have their sheets complete by the end of the week? I'd love to level everyone before the next encounter, but at the same time, I want to intro our newest player (Evan) asap as well as get the game progressing.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 17/21 -- HP 45/45 Sunday March 25th, 2012 10:11:49 PM
I can have mine ready by tomorrow. =)
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 13 -- HP 25/25 Sunday March 25th, 2012 10:23:55 PM "Facet. I am sorry I was so cautious and untrusting of you when we first met. We have encountered many foes along our journey. I want to thank you for all that you have done to help us. You have given us a real chance to save our people."
Sam is ready to travel.
ooc-I really need this next level and can be ready in 1-2 days after we get the word. Part of my prestige goal is to pump points into charisma skills. Definitely helpful for the next bit and beyond.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP 29/29 d6=2 Monday March 26th, 2012 4:09:07 AM
Delrid is ready to travel anytime. "I misunderstood. I thought Facet could deliver us directly to the secret tunnel. If not, we should go soon. Also, do we know where the secret tunnel begins?"
OOC: Delrid just gets more 2nd level spells, spells per day, and SKILL RANKS BABY!. So that would only take a day or two...
New Spells: Resist Energy - Abjuration Mirror Image - Illusion
2 Hit Points: Apparently the "die" roller wants Delrid to "die"
4th level ability point to INT (pure shocker, I know, a wizard boosting INT)
Edit: Character Sheet Complete for 4th Level
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 17 -- HP 28/28 Monday March 26th, 2012 9:15:06 AM
OOC: Yeah NP leveling here
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Monday March 26th, 2012 8:22:28 PM
Facet smiles at Sam but doesn't say anything to him. She seems very care-free and happy though, not like she's holding a grudge.
"Is the first group ready to leave this realm?" she asks, raising her voice for all to hear "Please gather by the waterfall and I will send you on your way"
Tally finishes with what he was doing with the mirrors "I thought we may need someway to communicate at range once the mission gets underway. I have enchanted these two small mirrors to be able to scry on each other - and only each other. Using them, we should be able to coordinate our actions." he holds one out to the party. The mirrors have been enchanted with a Scry spell. Think magical equivalent of walkie-talkies :) Who wants to carry it?
BlackAxe finishes inspecting his previously wounded soldiers. He has not said a word to Facet the entire time. You note he is having a quiet word with one soldier in particular, though what is being said you cannot be sure.
He and the soldier then approach the party, where BlackAxe presents him "Corporal Sarnak has volunteered to accompany you on the initial infiltration of DrakesMeade. The Corporal has special 'talents' that I think will come in handy on the inside" BlackAxe smiles as if privy to an inside joke "I insist" he adds, as if expecting resistance. The soldier looks very capable. Tanned skin, red beard, shiny mithral breastplate, and a wicked looking morningstar.
"Good Luck, Corporal" BlackAxe adds "And good luck to the rest of you. May Domi smile upon us in glorious battle"
BlackAxe, Tally, and the few remaining soldiers gather by the waterfall with Facet, where she guides them to walk through it.
"When you are ready I will send you on your way as well. But no rush!" Does she ever not smile?
========== Everyone is awarded 600xp for their encounter with Facet, and the anticipation of the assault of DrakesMeade. This should put everyone at level 4. If you don't have at least 9000xp by this, please bump your xp up to that level.
Please also join me in welcoming our newest player - Evan! (Sarnak)
Sarnak squares his stance and salutes the group. "Happy to be here, Men. Gods willing we will save who we can and kill those who get in our way, and get out without them the wiser. Dead men don't talk eh?" He drops the salute and waits with his arms crossed behind his back, the morningstar fastened to his side.
OOC- Hello all! Great to be here. And hopefully men encompasses dwarves :P
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 29/29 Monday March 26th, 2012 9:04:21 PM "I think Devlin should take the mirror. He will be in the shadows and be able to communicate in secret. I would be honored to normally, but I don't want to blow my cover if we try to bluff our way in."
ooc-I am mostly leveled. I'll be dropping hypnotize for cure light wounds and also be picking up cure moderate wounds. As long as I'm doing a little of everything, I might as well do the best I can to fill in as healer.
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Monday March 26th, 2012 9:08:10 PM OOC:
Jarga will be going back to MountainBurrow with BlackAxe, to spend his time with a buxom barmaid.
Tahni will be travelling along as an NPC temporarily, until the party get enough healing skills of their own.
Delrid: This may be your lucky day. HP rolls always occur on the LnB rather than the game board. So that 2 you rolled here doesn't count. Please go try your luck in the LnB :)
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 29/29 Monday March 26th, 2012 9:40:05 PM "Nice to meet you Sarnak. I'm Sam SnapdragonMcFisticuff. I am the group's bard and tactician...and token gnome. We're glad to have your assistance. What talents do you bring?"
ooc- TO SARNEK- I have 2 bardic abilities to ease your posting. The first is inspire courage. It gives +1 to hit/wound and vs fear/charm. Don't forget to add the bonus once it starts. I will give you notice when I'm going to stop it. So if you post before me and see no notice, add the bonus.
The other ability is inspire competence. It gives you a +2 bonus to a skill check. Don't ask to use it when you need it. I have plenty of rounds/day. Just post that you are using my ability and use it.
TO DM- I can't substitute my spell for cure light wounds this level per the rules. I would like to invoke the Woldian surgery clause and switch the spell that way. Also, (and this may be pushing it) I want to drop my mounted combat feat for a bardic feat. I haven't used the mounted combat feat once and probably never will. Please!
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD15 - HP 36/36 Monday March 26th, 2012 9:49:45 PM "Sam, don't sell yourself short! You're as good a gnome as can be found, and an even better friend." Delrid turns from the bard to the Corporal. "I am Delrid Val-Al, and I dabble in the arcane. My true passion lies in steel and stone. Someday I hope to make them come alive and rebuild this broken land."
OOC: Welcome Evan!
OOC 2: HP rolled on LnB, character sheet updated...
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 Monday March 26th, 2012 10:00:47 PM
As the group prepares and Devlin finishes packing he finds the crystal butterfly that Facet made for him. It flutters its wings as he holds it. The light glints and reflects off its surface and the curious rogue brings it closer to his face to examine it. He is mesmerized by the reflection of the light and he feels as if its wing beats are in time to his own heartbeat. He brings the construct closer to him and it reaches out its tiny limbs towards his face. In a flash of blue light the creature lunges towards Devlin's eye and begins to burrow in. The spry Dwarf opens his mouth as if to scream but no sound is heard. Bluish green veins begin to trace down his body as if glowing from within. A flash of green light, a grunt of pain and its over the butterfly is back in his hand. Devlin stands in shock blinking, those with a keen eye can see that for a few seconds his eyes seem to be made of crystals. The butterfly takes flight and lands on his shoulder its wings beat slower and slower until they cease to move. It no longer looks to be living and stands as a perfect crystal carving.
Devlin makes a few small coughs before he finds his voice. Me head feels as if its about ta split open. He says faintly before sitting down. The fingers on his right hand begin to twitch, as he watches they begin to move as if sculpting. Within seconds they have created a tiny glass vial. He stares at it for a few second before rummaging around in his pack to find a few random bits of food and herbs. These are mixed in the vial with water which fizzes before returning to a clear liquid. Unsure of what to do now Devlin finds a large rock and tosses the vial at it. Upon striking the rock the vial shatters and the mixture explodes into a tiny fireball. I could get ta like these. Devlin says with a grin.
OOC: Figured I needed an extraordinary way for Devlin to be able to toss bombs and make potions all of the sudden. Character sheet is up to date for 4th level.
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Monday March 26th, 2012 10:14:46 PM
Sarnak nods at the two as they introduced themselves, nodding at the gnome as he responded. "My , talents, are that, when unprepared bring all manner of exotic beasts to aid us a couple times a day, and when prepared a specific beast who is more capable than the others I can bring put together. And I welcome your tactical support, any small benefit increases the abilities of my, little friends, to a large degree, so I'm glad for your abilities. He then turns to the wizard. "Same to you, I've had many rears saved by judicial use of the arcane."
He then noticed the thrown vial erupt into a fireball and grinned. "And a alchemist as well, this will be a fun adventure, I'm looking forward to seeing what we pull off. I can bring out my companion when we have a minute or two to prepare, Although I feel we should get on our way before bringing him forth."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 Monday March 26th, 2012 10:21:50 PM Och sorry about me manners lad. The name is Devlin and up until about a minute ago most things I knew about were sneaking about and the likes. Now all of the sudden I know all that and much more. Enough about me though. Glad ta have you and any friends you bring aboard. Devlin extends his hand in friendship. We leave for Drakesmead soon, make sure your ready ta move out.
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Monday March 26th, 2012 10:25:42 PM
He extends his hand and shakes Devlin's. "Nice to meet ya, was a bit worried we were going to attempt to be sneaky without anyone knowing how."
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 53/53 Tuesday March 27th, 2012 8:40:16 AM
The old dwarf wearing fullplate, a heavy shield, and carrying a dwarven war axe at his hip returns the salute to the Corporal. "Bruagh Stormbringer, Paladin of Domi, welcome aboard. It's about to get ugly."
OOC: Bruagh's character sheet is 98% updated. I don't think I missed anything but I was working on it after midnight. I"ll double check it today though. And welcome to Evan!
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 29/29 Tuesday March 27th, 2012 9:38:07 PM
Sam listens as Devlin describes his new found abilities and a nervous smile appears on his gnomish face. "Devlin...I thought you were the sneaky one of the group. How quiet are the bombs you are planning on making? Can't you just throw rocks or darts?"
ooc-4th level complete aside from my surgical consult. Hoping to get lingering performance feat. Boring cavalier next level and then after hitting level 6, it is so on! 2013 here we come!
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Wednesday March 28th, 2012 1:51:17 AM
Facet idly stands by the waterfall
"You are free to stay as long as you need. When ready simply gather by the waterfall and I will send you on your way" she smiles
OOC: Apologies for the lack of posting yesterday. I'm awaiting an email from Jerry. Mwah ha haaaa >:) Can I assume that character sheets will be 100% done by this time tomorrow, or do people still need another day?
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 29/29 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 6:16:53 AM
Sam moonwalks over to the waterfall. "I'm ready Facet."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 9:44:04 AM
Devlin walks over to the waterfall and stands next to Sam. Aye lets get ta DrakesMead.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD15 - HP 36/36 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 12:10:01 PM
Delrid strolls over to the waterfall, checks his Vambraces, Annulus, Cloak, Brooch, Bag of Holding, Amulet, Haversack and Beard Toggles. Once satisfied he looks inquisitively to Facet.
OOC: My Vambrace of Intervention has 48 more charges or Color Spray. I plan to lead with that for any Duergar encounters. Code word is STAY!
OOC 2: Next level - Craft Magic Arms and Armor and Craft Construct! Like Dave, it will be officially super-on like super-Donkey Kong!
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 6:08:14 PM
Sarnak nods at the group, and heads to the waterfall as well as he watches the area around, eager to start the mission but aware of his surroundings before they enter.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 53/53 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 7:23:07 PM
Bruagh walks to the waterfall, ready to go.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/32 Wednesday March 28th, 2012 8:17:27 PM
ooc-HP bump for belt
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Wednesday March 28th, 2012 11:49:26 PM ... DM post incoming in an hour or twos time...
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Thursday March 29th, 2012 3:37:46 AM
When all have gathered by the waterfall, Facet looks over the group "Curious that mortals that are so very different can be so very much the same. May your travels be safe" with that she gestures towards the waterfall, beckoning you each to walk through the running waters.
One by one you say your farewells, and proceed to walk through the watery curtain, closing your eyes as you do so.
The air you breathe and surrounding you feels cooler and lighter, then strangely warm and dry. Very dry. In fact, you feel dry.
Opening your eyes, you find yourselves back in the Scab. Any sign of Facet, her crystal realm, or a portal through which you may have travelled are gone. Your body and clothes are dry.
The land here is very different to Facet's realm and to the other areas of the Scab that you have seen.
You put the time around noon, maybe a little before. Dark clouds are in the sky, but there is no sign or sense that it will rain soon. The sun manages to find gaps in the cloud, creating spots of light over the land.
The land. Dry, cracked, light coloured earth. Perfectly flat for miles all around. To the far east, far west, and far north you can see separate mountains. Tall, dry mangroves spot the flat land, their roots exposed to the air. Was this once the site of a great lake?
========== Make what rolls you will. I will also need a marching order/formation
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 32/32 d20+6=11 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=13 ; Thursday March 29th, 2012 8:01:22 AM
Sam's senses adjust to the sharp contrast of the two environments. He scans the area for any signs of friend or foe. (perception=11) Sam tucks his jeweled scepter away in his pack and carefully loads a cold iron bolt into his black and gold crossbow. His eyes fall on the group's immediate surroundings.
"I wonder if this was once the site of a great lake." His eyes then scan for Drakesmead's location. (geography=17) (history=20) (local=11) (nature=13)
"I feel like I've been here before." Sam thinks for a quick moment. His eyes are fixed on the mountains. "Maybe all this traveling has got me mistaken."
Once Sam figures out the direction of travel (hopefully), he finds his place in the middle of his dwarven companions.
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Thursday March 29th, 2012 8:34:35 AM
As Sarnak steps out into this new area he looks over the enviroment. "Seems like this would be a good area to observe for attackers, I don't know if they could ambush us though with how open it is. Regardless, Let me bring forth my companion, give me a minute." He begins gesturing and muttering under his breath, beginning the ritual to summon his Eidolon, as a small rune begins flickering on his forehead, the flickering slowing and becoming constant the further into the summoning he gets. "If no one else volunteers, He can take point as well. I have a wand to heal him with, and still have backup summons if he goes down."
OOC: spending 1 minute to summon Fluffy, For marching order, when Fluffy is out he'd be at the front of the group if no one else volunteers to be the head, If someone else does volunteer, he'd be approximately 10' behind and 10' to the right of them. Sarnak at the rear. Sarnak and Fluffy would always attempt to stay within 35' of each other at most, so that as a move action Fluffy could always reach his summoner.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 d20+8=13 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=20 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+14=33 ; Thursday March 29th, 2012 9:05:06 AM
Devlin pulls out his shaded goggles and puts them on before surveying the area. I'll take the lead Sarnak, but I will be scouting ahead of the group. If Fluffy can be quiet enough he can join me, if not I'd rather he stays back here with the rest of the group. As he goes Devlin will keep an eye out for any entrances to the tunnels below the fortress.
Once the group gets moving Devlin takes his place in front. He moves with a practiced ease his footsteps sure, any shadows his constant companion. His mind wanders a bit as he goes. Are we crazy for thinking this possible? It seems as though we are going ta, at the least certain slavery and at the worst certain death. As these thought flit though his head he remembers the slaves seen in the vision and something stirs within his heart. I may have doubts about this but I know its what is right, what any Dwarf worth his salt would do for others.
Stealth = 28 (33-5 for moving at greater than 1/2 speed)
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD15 - HP 36/36 d20+13=19 ; d20+13=26 ; Thursday March 29th, 2012 9:55:34 AM "I recommend the following marching order:
Devlin - you take point, as always, and with spacing. Sarnak - you and Fluffy follow, but at a distance. Sam - you anchor the main party right behind Sarnak and Fluffy. From there you should be able to augment us all. I will follow Sam. Bruagh - Do you mind continuing your rearguard duties?
I think that gets us all where we need to be."
The tiny gold dragon starts searching around Delrid's Annulus of Arcane Attunement. Where are we, and where do we need to be?
Knowledge Geography = 19 Knowledge Nature = 26
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Thursday March 29th, 2012 2:14:41 PM
Sarnak nods at the group, still performing the summoning "Alright, works for me. Neither me nor Fluffy take much enjoyment in sticking to the shadows, so I'll leave it to the expert."
OOC: Should I just have Fluffy appear or wait for the DM to say one minute has passed? I'm assuming wait on the DM.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 Thursday March 29th, 2012 5:52:02 PM
Ooc: Unless we are in combat I would not worry about time too much. If there is an issue the dm will take care of it in their post.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 53/53 Thursday March 29th, 2012 6:17:57 PM
Bruagh nods to Delrid and takes position at the back of the group. The combat with the Grick seems to have proven that was a valid tactic for the group.
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP37/37 Fluffy: AC17/13/14 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Thursday March 29th, 2012 8:56:39 PM
After a couple more moments of incantation the rune on his forehead shoots off from his head about 10' above him and begins spinning rapidly, growing in size as it spins. once it reaches about 5' wide there a soft click as the rune stops, the face of it level with the ground as a creature jumped through the gylph as if it was a portal, landing behind Sarnak as it twisted around so that it's head hovered a couple feet above Sarnak's head.
Lizard-like with a long neck, her muzzle is filled with sharp teeth, arranged in a manner similar to a crocodile. None are visible when her mouth is closed, and she has a long mane of fur along the back of her neck witch extends along her back and the length of her tail. She has large fore and hindpaws, similar in shape to a feline's, including retractable claws, and has a generally muscular build. She's covered in short fur, mottled through with shades of green and brown, such that it serves as camouflage in a forest environment. With her claws retracted and mouth closed, It looks like a exotic mount, and not that dangerous. Her claws are about 3 inches long, and are sharper than most blades, and when out will leave small gouges in any soft ground they step on, which are more pronounced when it's moving quickly. The way she moves and how it carries itself is closer to the movements of a lion than a lizard.
She surveys the group for a moment, then looks down to Sarnak. "So these are the ones We'll be working with? Seem like a good lot."
OOC: To make reading earier, When she talks it'll be in bold italics
Where plans are being made - (DM RobC) Thursday March 29th, 2012 10:41:44 PM OOC.... My apologies to all, but at this stage I cannot make the next DM post yet. As I mentioned earlier, I am awaiting an email from Jerry. He has specifically requested that I not make my next post until I receive his email. I expect to receive that in the next 24hrs, and will be making my post asap after that.
Please feel free to have some in-character chat, discuss the surroundings, admire Fluffy, etc.
Thanks for your understanding of what I promise will be a very short gap!
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD15 - HP 36/36 Friday March 30th, 2012 5:41:37 AM
OOC: Evan, way to hit the ground running! I really like your descriptions, and a lot of new players struggle to be consistent. Nicely done.
(OK, I admit it. I may not be a new player, but I do struggle to be consistent anyway.)
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