Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h))AC27/15/24 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Friday April 27th, 2012 11:34:58 AM
OOC: See invis is on my list of spells but I don't have it known, and I don't suppose there are any scrolls of it on any group members? None of my summons have it, and without UM in play my Eidolon can't get access to it either. Looks like we may just need to leave the loot and run. On the bright side Delrid, one of the poisons has been negated now since you rolled the save twice in a row.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 Saturday April 28th, 2012 11:38:54 AM
Checking in.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Saturday April 28th, 2012 10:12:36 PM
Check
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 Sunday April 29th, 2012 6:22:20 PM
Got an email from Rob. He is back up on his feet so I would expect a post from him soon.
Delrid - 12/12/10 - CMD15 - HP 6/36 Sunday April 29th, 2012 8:55:35 PM
OOC: Hey folks, I need to take a break for a while. Real life has taken priority over fantasy life, and I need some time off from the Wold. If anyone (Zach, Matt, Dave, Rob) ants wants to post for me, then great. I know it's kind of a crucial time for the assault, but I just can't be consistent right now.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Sunday April 29th, 2012 10:51:31 PM OOC: Yep, I'm back in action and ready to go! DM post being prepared - though I may need to reconsider that Delrid-death I had planned ;)
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) d20+10=17 ; d20+10=13 ; Monday April 30th, 2012 4:11:59 AM Bruagh takes a swing but misses the spider directly in front of him. Would a rope trick provide a safe haven for the party? Are any summoned creatures able to battle these spiders on a level field? What use are these wizards anyway!?!
Sam quickly goes to treat Sarnak, who seems the worse for wear
Sarnak - a little dazed - pulls out a wand, ready to heal his eidolon should she take a hit. Kyachi however, is unable to get a paw or tooth close enough to fight against the spiders.
Delrid takes solace in knowledge, and his dwarven blood works to clean the poison from his system
Durnock wonders what all the fuss is about, swinging wildly at the spiders as he takes up rear guard
Devlin draws a crossbow and shoots it - past each member of the party - missing the spider in front of Bruagh. (Based on your previous post of "Devlin waits for one of the heavily armored fighters to enter the tunnel and follows" I put you in front of Durnock, but behind everyone else)
Guarding the front - and preventing any more spiders from coming into the tunnel - stands Bruagh. Behind him, Kyachi, Sarnak, Sam, Delrid, Devlin then Durnock.
The spiders attack again!
The spider in front of Bruagh must still be uncomfortable, as it misses the hardy dwarf (Attack vs AC25: 17 = Miss!)
One of the other spiders materalises on the wall by Durnock! It lunges, but its teeth find nothing but air (Attack vs AC22: 13 = Miss!)Durnock - Please make a Will save vs DC10 to "feel better"
The spiders that were blocking both ways out of the tunnel disappear from view...
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Spider #1: fine Spider #2: fine Spider #3: 19pts damage Spider #4: fine
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Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h))AC27/15/24 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Monday April 30th, 2012 5:03:01 AM
OOC: Kyachi and Braugh switched places. She's in front where the spider was, and Braugh moved to the rear/front to guard against other attackers.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Monday April 30th, 2012 7:42:20 AM OOC: Ah yes. Sorry, missed that post!
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 32/32 d20+2=8 ; d20=8 ; d10+6=13 ; d6=5 ; d20+7=22 ; d6+6=10 ; Monday April 30th, 2012 9:22:25 AM Arrgh! One o'them appeared over here! Dernock shouts outs as he swings at the damnable giant spider.
Will save: either 8 or 10 assuming it's a spell effect First attack with D.Waraxe : 15 to hit, Damage 13+5 total 18(non-lethal) Second attack 22 to hit , Damage 9 (got the bonus wrong)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 d20+9=13 ; Monday April 30th, 2012 4:39:43 PM
Bruagh continues the ineffective barrage against the spider to no avail.
Attack: 13
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/32 d20+3=10 ; d20+8=9 ; Monday April 30th, 2012 9:15:15 PM
The poison, put in check a moment ago, begins to course through his meager body again. He screams in pain as his veins burn and weakness sets in. (fort=10 for round 4) con at 11 and -4 hp
Sam feels that the new best course of action is to help take the spiders down as they appear. He readies his crossbow and fires at the first spider he sees...and misses miserably. (to hit=9)
ooc-The DM has hinted that these things are phasing in and out. I don't think they are there "to see with spells" when they are "invisible"
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP38/38 d20+6=18 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+8=10 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=11 ; d4+8=12 ; d4+8=12 ; Monday April 30th, 2012 10:23:15 PM
OOC: Well he did say phase spider, and they are essentially using ethereal jaunt, which transfers you to the ethereal realm while active. According to see invisible, it reveals ethereal creatures, so see invis would show them clearly. I'm still waiting somewhat on what's the situation with Kyachi and Braugh, so I can't quite post yet. (Braugh is at the rear attacking the spider that went after Dernock, and Kyachi was in range to execute a full attack against the spider at the front, although both attacks made by the spider would still miss, so Spider 3 has likely taken more damage than listed.)
Sarnak: He would look to the group then back to Kyachi, shrugging off the last of the poision before it could affect him further (Roll 18 vs DC 18. both poison applications now gone) "Well, if were going to rope trick after this, I'm not going to hold back." He waves his hands about for a moment, a small ethereal image of a clock with it's hands spinning rapidly appearing above the heads of Dernock, Braugh, Kyachi, and Devlin as they would feel their reflexes improve and their prowess heighten (Cast haste on listed characters). He would then call out. "We may be backed in a corner, but we have our two most armored members guarding our flanks. keep pelting them and we may yet get through this! They're only turning invisible, even if you can't see them if your lucky you can still hit them. "
Kyachi: Upon having the full attention of the spider that failed to redisappear, grins wickedly as she rakes her claws across it and bites one of it's legs, and upon feeling the sudden burst of speed delivers another viscous bite to the spider, Glad to be the shield of the group in the cramped corridor.
Attack: 26/26/9/28/16(Crit confirm) Damage: 10/12/12/11/11(if Crit is confirmed)
(OOC: If Kyachi's full attack brings down the first spider she would spend her remaining attacks attempting to strike the other squares available to her. Also,is there any aid another action that can be used on a ally engaged in combat to aid them in some way? or that only for skill checks?)
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) d20+10=30 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=27 ; 2d6+7=14 ; d2=2 ; d2=2 ; 2d6+7=15 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2012 8:09:34 AM OOC: Map provided to hopefully clear up some confusion on where people are placed. Basically I count 3 people - Bruagh, Kyachi and Dernock - making melee attacks in a tunnel. Placed as you are on the map means that at most only 2 spiders can attack you, but similarly, only 2 melee characters can attack back. If you want Kyachi or Bruagh to move into the room though to allow for more attacks, feel free to do so while the spiders can't be seen, but remember if you can reach them, they can reach you. As for the damages, spider#1 is at one end of the tunnel, spider#4 was closest to the other end and is thus about to attack Dernock :) As requested, here are the rules for aiding someone else in combat: Link to Aid Another in Combat. Basically you have to be able to hit the target too.
Dernock misses with one axe, but times his other swing to perfection, landing a glancing blow against the spider that appears before him
Sam readies a bolt to fire. Perhaps his nerves are getting to him, as he pulls the trigger a little early and sends a bolt scuttling to the floor.
Sarnak hastes the parties actions, improving defensive and offensive abilities significantly.
Kyachi goes to town on the spider that appears before her, claws and teeth ripping hairy pieces of flesh from the beast.
The spiders do not seem to be impressed however, as the flailing spider before Kyachi lands a solid bite on the eidolon (Spider #1 Attack vs AC28: 30=Nat 20. 20 fails to confirm crit. Kyachi takes 14pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC18 or take 2pts Con damage per round for 8rounds!)
The spider on the wall by Durnock also manages to land a bite (Spider #4 Attack vs AC22: 27=Hit. Dernock takes 15pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC18 or take 2pts Con damage per round for 8rounds!)
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+6=15 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=20 ; d8+2=6 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2012 10:11:00 AM
Weapons out and at the ready Devlin tenses for the next time the spiders appear. Aye this be how Dwarves fight! Back ta back in the confines of a tunnel. Lets just hope its not our grave! Feeling the effects of the now familiar spell rush into him Devlin readies his crossbows and fires on the first visible spider.
Actions: Fire at first visible spider (Full Attack) 1st shot = 15 (miss) 2nd shot = 7 (miss) 3rd shot = 20 (Hit?) Dam = 6
Reload (free action)
OOC: Sorry about no post yesterday, work kicked my butt and by the time I got home all I wanted to do was pass out. I hate Mondays!
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 Tuesday May 1st, 2012 10:57:39 AM
Bruagh will stand behind Kyachi waiting to jump in should he or Dernock falter.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP23/38 d20+6=11 ; d100=79 ; d100=50 ; d100=99 ; d100=10 ; d100=48 ; d100=41 ; d100=25 ; d100=73 ; d100+8=19 ; d100+8=47 ; d100+8=36 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=24 ; d6+8=9 ; d6+8=10 ; d4+8=11 ; d4+8=11 ; d10+1=3 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2012 4:34:48 PM
OOC: ( I just noticed something in the srd here: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/afflictions/poison Poisons delivered by injury and contact cannot inflict more than one dose of poison at a time, but inhaled and ingested poisons can inflict multiple doses at once. Each additional dose extends the total duration of the poison (as noted under frequency) by half its total duration. In addition, each dose of poison increases the DC to resist the poison by +2. This increase is cumulative. Multiple doses do not alter the cure conditions of the poison, and meeting these conditions ends the affliction for all the doses. For example, a character is bit three times in the same round by a trio of Medium monstrous spiders, injecting him with three doses of Medium spider venom. The unfortunate character must make a DC 18 Fortitude save for the next 8 rounds. Fortunately, just one successful save cures the character of all three doses of the poison.
Some of us have received multiple doses, but that just means the DC and duration goes up, not more poison infliction.)
Kyachi: She would flinch back at the hit, and feel a bit woozy at the feeling of the poison coursing through her, but wouldn't let it distract her as she would attempt to strike the square in front of her, not believing that the spider had left the area.
(Assuming 2 50% rolls given 50% chance to hit a target you can't see, and 50% chance for attacking a incorp/ethereal target with a magic weapon. If that's the case, only attack one hits. Posting up a full attack regardless in case something happens to allow her to get off more than one. Disregard the 2 d100s with mods, misclicked. If it's not 2 50% chances to hit a incorp invis target, then just ready a action to strike.)
Attack: 19/18/16/24 Damage: 9/10/11/11
Sarnak: He would flinch lightly at seeing her get struck, and use the wand to patch her up once more, giving her a slight boost to power but hoping that the next would be stronger
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP23/38 Tuesday May 1st, 2012 4:36:14 PM
OOC: oh, forgot one thing. Sarnak is right next to Kyachi to maintain shield ally, so on the map posted switch the positions of Sarnak and Braugh.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 23/32 d20+3=14 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2012 4:45:17 PM
Sam shakes as he feels the poison ravaging his body. "Must..stay...strong." (fort=14 for round 5) con at 10.
He reloads his crossbow and decides that the group needs a morale boost. "Hold your ground team. We can defeat these spiders if we work together." (inspire courage to group- +1 to hit/wound and vs fear/charm)
to DM- I'm sure you wouldn't miss this, but please add 1 to Devlin's rolls to hit/wound. Thanks.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 32/32 d20+7=22 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=20 ; d10+6=16 ; d6=3 ; d6+5=6 ; d20+8=11 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 2:50:56 AM
Despite having a spider bite directly into his thigh, Dernock is undeterred and readies to smash the Spider as soon as it reappears. Actions: Fortitude Save: 22
Readied Full round action First Attack with D. Waraxe: Hit 24 Damage 19 Attack with Shield Hit: 21 Damage 6 Second Attack with D.Waraxe Hit 11 miss
OOC: Pffftt what poison? Although I wish I rolled better with my HP. Owwie.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 4:12:34 AM OOC: Some interesting information has just been slipped across my desk. Specifically that you can't ready a full-attack - only a standard attack. That said, what kind of DM would I be if I changed the rules mid-combat. So for the rest of this battle, you may ready full-attacks. For subsequent battles though, you can only ready a standard attack.
Also thankyou to Sarnak for pointing out the multiple doses of poison section for me
The party ready their attacks for the spiders to appear. But strangely, none seem to show themselves. A moments reprieve, perhaps?
Not trusting the area before her eyes, Kyachi claws and bites at the space in front of her. She doesn't sense she has connected with anything however (Hint: Highlight to display spoiler: {Link 1 and Link 2 may make interesting reading})
All that can be heard is the panting of the battle-weary party.
If you are poisoned, please list it somewhere in your header or post. By my recollection, the following people are poisoned: Delrid (1con per round. 12rounds remaining as a result of two doses?) Kyachi (2con per round. 7rounds remaining?) Sam (1con per round. 5rounds remaining?) Remember to update your HP as the poison saps away your CON!
Failing some antitoxin, you need 2 consecutive Fort saves to be cured prior to the 8rounds of toxin taking effect.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 4:13:17 AM OOC: lol - spoiler text doesn't seem to like links :)
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP23/38 Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 4:44:12 AM
OOC: Question then. According to the second link, given that ethereal can only be affected by special weapons, does that mean see invis on phase spiders would only reveal their location, not make them vulnerable to attack from conventional magic weapons? And if so, how exactly is a group of adventurers supposed to kill phase spiders if the spiders are playing intelligently at level 4? Are readied actions or force-based blasting the only options?
I'll post tomorrow, it's late here :P
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+8=11 ; d6+4=8 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 10:46:25 AM We either need ta press on through the room ahead and than take refuge in the rope trick or we rest here and risk another run in with the spiders after resting. If they don't appear this round I say we press on and than rest. Devlin reaches into his pack and pulls out the vial of liquid fire Sam gave him. It feels like the gnome gave me this months ago, but what has it been only a few weeks? He readies the flask to be thrown at the first spider to be seen.
Throw A. Fire at spider To hit (touch AC) = 11 Dam = 8
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 10:47:40 PM
Bruagh, in the middle of the pack and unable to attack will continue to wait until one of the bookends goes down.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) d8=4 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 2:53:47 AM DM Post coming in the next few hours and only two players have made actions.
Are the heroic PCs trying the ancient elven tactic of lying down and playing dead?
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP29/38 d20+6=25 ; d20+8=27 ; d6+8=14 ; d10+1=6 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 3:38:14 AM
OOC: Was going to wait for more responses but, *shrug*
Kyachi: Upon feeling no connection from her attacks at all, sends a mental message to Sarnak. |"They're not invisible, they're not there. I'll hold for them to reappear, but striking blindly doesn't seem to work."| She'll hold ready for a counterattack for the moment, readying a strike. She didn't notice the sting of the poison while readying, and paid it no mind. (roll 25 vs DC 18)
Attack: 27 Damage: 14
Sarnak: He nods in response and watches for the next strike, using the wand in hand once more, giving a decent burst of healing and closing a couple of her wounds.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Thursday May 3rd, 2012 4:37:30 AM OOC:
@Sarnak: Sorry, were you waiting for me to respond to your questions?
Q. "Given that ethereal can only be affected by special weapons..." A. The spiders can't be affected by any weapon on the material plane while they are on the ethereal plane. While the spiders are on the material plane you could hit them with a rock :)
Q. Does that mean see invis on phase spiders would only reveal their location, not make them vulnerable to attack from conventional magic weapons? A. Correct
Q: If so, how exactly is a group of adventurers supposed to kill phase spiders if the spiders are playing intelligently at level 4? A: Who said you were supposed to kill them? :) 6 x Lvl 4 characters with stats using the Epic system and more than triple normal loot (really? everybody bought magic items and nobody spent 50gp on anti-toxin?) should be a match for 4 x CR5 creatures. As for playing them intelligently, well, the writeup says they: - setup ambushes - only appear in the material realm if they can retreat back to the ethereal at the end of their turn - if they poison someone they are happy to sit back and let the poison take effect. That said, I had considered having one rematerialise in the air above the party, thereby having a large creature falling on you and applying that damage. But that would just be mean :) There are big bad things in the Scab though, and the party will have to decide each time whether to fight or flee.
Q: Are readied actions or force-based blasting the only options? A: That's for the cunning adventurers to determine.
Also, per previous comments, feel free to have Kyachi ready full-attacks for this entire combat :)
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP29/38 d20+8=28 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=16 ; d20+8=16 ; d6+8=9 ; d6+8=9 ; d6+8=11 ; d6+8=9 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 5:47:56 AM
OOC: I was referencing more responses from other teammates, I like knowing what the rest of the group thinks before acting I'm seeing. That said, before what you just said I didn't know of antitoxin, and would have been a good choice to deal with this type of encounter. I'm fairly new to actually running in groups as opposed to building characters so I never thought of it XD. Also, we have one caster (My character is primarily a melee with buffs. I have very few offensive spells and no damage spells, so I'm counting him as melee) and a general lack of big-hit melee characters that would be useful to counter this encounter. If I can ready a full attack though, alright then. Add the below to the attack and damage rolls rolled above.
Attack: Hit/17(conf)/17/16 Damage: 9/9/11/9
Those damage rolls are pretty bad :P.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 17/32 [Hastened] Thursday May 3rd, 2012 6:37:02 AM
OOC: I made that will save right? If so I Don't think Dernock would be opposed to leaving. It's not a fair fight, they have the advantage and there's a very serious risk of somebody dying.
If this isn't the case... we need to fight on for Glory and Treasure, to show our bravery and ability to find Treasure. As Dwarf patrons we must return this valuable piece of heritage and Treasure back to Dwarven lands
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) d20+10=25 ; 2d6+7=9 ; d2=1 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 12:21:43 PM
The party are wary of the spiders, and rightfully so. They reappear!
Kyachi was ready and catches one of the spiders legs in her mouth. With strong jaws, she tears it from the spiders body, and the creature crumples to the ground - its body spasming in death.
Dernock is still keen to get the treasure Highlight to display spoiler: {Yep, Will save failed}. The spider before him reappears as well. He gives it a solid hit with shield and axe OOC: I'm assuming you would want to attack should the spider reappear. I've used the readied rolls you had from last round
Despite Dernock being in the way, Devlin tries to lob a vial of flaming goodness at the spider. The vial misses its mark, sailing past the spider, but explodes just behind it catching the spiders back (Missed attack. D8 to see what direction it ended up hitting. D8=4. It lands diagonally behind the spider, but in an enclosed space and a large target, I rule you caught one of the rear squares of it)
The singed spider hisses and bites back at Dernock (Spider #4 Attack vs AC22: 25=Hit. Dernock takes 9pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC18 or take 1pts Con damage per round for 8rounds!)
After its attack, it fades away into the ether once again.
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Spider #1: Dead Spider #2: fine Spider #3: 19pts damage Spider #4: 42pts damage
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Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/32 d20+1=3 ; d20+9=11 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 1:20:47 PM
Even as Sam sees the tide of battle turning slowly in favor of his allies, it doesn't help drown out the pain of of the venom destroying his body. (fort=3) con at 9 and -4 hp for round 6.
"We got one guys! Keep fighting!" (inspire courage continued)
As the words come out of his mouth Sam raises his crossbow once more and fires at the next spider that appears. (to hit=11) With his extreme weakness gets the better of him. "I don't know how much longer I can hold on..."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+9=10 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 2:02:38 PM
Devlin stoops down to pick up his dropped crossbow while keeping his other aimed at the spot where the spiders have been appearing. He fires when one materializes.
Pick up dropped crossbow Fire at spider = 10
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: (Shielded (50m), mage armor (8h), haste 4r))AC28/16/25 - CMD20 - HP30/(30)38 d20+6=7 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+9=11 ; d6+9=10 ; d6+9=12 ; d6+9=15 ; d10+1=6 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 2:03:33 PM
OOC; Is the poison rolled once and that value kept for 2 dmg per round, or is it rolled per round for 1 or 2 dmg per round?
Kyachi: She roars in victory and quickly readies another sequence of strikes, staggering for a moment as she feels the bite of the poison yet again, growling loudly as she waits for the next attacker.
Attack: 28/24/16/22 Damage: 11/10/12/15
Sarnak: Still fighting the battle to keep her at full capability, he waves the wand once more, healing her to full strength. The idea of enlarging her crossed his mind, but he disregarded it, she needed her defenses more than damage right now.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 d20+9=22 ; d10+4=5 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 6:57:31 PM
Bruagh continues to wait for something to attack. Should it appear... he attacks it.
Attack: 22 Damage: 5
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 [Hastened] [poisioned: 1 con damage] d20+7=9 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 12:57:12 AM "They're givin' a bit more than they gettin', Not sure how much longer I can hold up.' He calls out to the others. [B]He groans quitely. [B] and is t'nausea normal? he asks with a bit of concern and then he glances back into the room where they and the Treasure is.
OOC Fortitude save failed. I'm going to ready another full attack for when they re-appear.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 31/53 Friday May 4th, 2012 7:20:33 AM "Dernok if you need, drop back'n I'll take your place. There is plenty o'fight left in me." Bruagh stands ready to replace the rapidly weakening Dernok. Bruagh isn't sure he can take another hit.
Previous Attack rolls of 22 and Damage of 5 if places are traded.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/32 Friday May 4th, 2012 10:00:19 AM "Fall back Dernock! I'll heal you!"
ooc-I have 2 more cure light wound spells. I also have 2 more rounds of poison to deal with. This will most likely put me at con 7.
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) d20+10=18 ; d20+10=27 ; 2d6+7=16 ; d2=2 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 10:31:43 AM Dernock feels weak, and Bruagh moves to swap places with him (OOC: Without having made your attack rolls, and considering you could well and truly be killed this round, I suspect you would accept trading positions.)
Bruagh now guards the rear of the tunnel.
The spiders again appear!
Both Kyachi and Bruagh severely injure their targets (Spider #2 and #4 respectively). Devlin and Sam attempt to provide supporting crossbow fire, but these spiders seem tricky to hit from range, as both bolts completely miss their targets.
The spiders fight back!
Spider #2 tries to bite Kyachi, but is unable to penetrate the thick magical barriers protecting the eidolon. It hisses in apparent frustration.
Spider #4 however, continues to battle on. It lunges at Bruagh, finding a weak spot in the paladins armor (Spider #4 Attack vs AC25 (26 with Haste): 27=Hit. Bruagh takes 16pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC18 or take 2pts Con damage per round for 8rounds!)
Will you walk into my parlour? - (DM RobC) Friday May 4th, 2012 10:34:57 AM OOC:
In answer to your question, Sarnack..
Q: Is the poison rolled once and that value kept for 2 dmg per round, or is it rolled per round for 1 or 2 dmg per round? A: It doesn't specify in the writeup. Given we are very close to the end of this battle, I think we keep going with what we have so far. Whatever was rolled at the time of attack (1 or 2) will be the dmg per round to CON. This would align to the amount of poison injected at the time of the attack (a small dose or a large dose).
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/32 d20=2 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+6=12 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 1:09:23 PM
Another rush of pain overwhelms the small gnome. He feels as though he will collapse, but grits his teeth and holds his ground. "I need to hold on a bit longer." (fort=2...) con=8 for round 7/8
"Almost there everybody! We will not lose! Squash these bugs!" (inspire courage +1 to hit/wound to group)
Sam sees the battered Dernock staggering towards the warm, happy center of the group. He pushes towards him as Sam yells his words of encouragement. Although unsure of Dernock's intentions, he still treats him as one of the group (for the moment) and casts cure light wounds on him. (7hp restored to Dernock)
ooc to DM- Is Sam able to tell if Dernock is under control of a spell/enchantment? (perception=12). I can't roll the upper half of any die roll... I need new dice!
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 [Hastened] [poisioned: 1 con damage] Friday May 4th, 2012 1:43:48 PM 'Much obliged you two' Derncok replies as he shuffles back through the narrow corridor to swap places with Bruagh. He again takes a stance to attack any spiders who might phase in and attack Sam
OOC Readying a Standard action to Aid Another in order to protect Sam if a Phase Spider happens to attack him.
Kyachi: She growls at feeling the return sting of the poison once again, but she's still able to keep going and readies another vicious set of attacks, grinning at the spider's lack of ability to hit her.
Attack: 24/23/25/25 Damage: 15/14/11/11
Sarnak: Seeing the spider's missed attack on her he smiles and just holds the wand ready, contemplating if there were any other actions he could take that would be useful. He shrugs, and pulls out his crossbow, aiming and readying a attack.
Attack: 19 Damage: 6
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 d20+12=27 ; d20+10=18 ; d10+5=12 ; d10+9=16 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 6:03:14 PM "Haha!!! Tis but a scratch!!! Keep pushing on, for Domi will not let us fall!!! The Paladin drives his axe into the spider in front of him and begins singing an Ancient Dwarven Battle Hymn in an effort to rally the morale of his kinsmen.
"We drink to our youth, to the days come and gone. For the Age of Oppression is now nearly done. We'll drive out the Demons from this land that we own. With our blood and our steel we will take back our home."
As the Dwarf sings he silently prays, Domi, if it be your will that I perish today, I pray only that you give me the strength to defeat mine enemies and see my clansmen safely through.
OOC: Anyone who wants to see where I got the song, just listen here. Highlight to display spoiler: {http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzHXt6n1QhM}
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+5=14 ; d20+5=7 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 7:44:57 PM
Devlin's nerves are beginning to fray with the spiders popping in and out at will and he fires at flickering shadows and unseen assailants. Get a hold of yourself, your better than this. Take a breath and settle down. He breathing comes in short gasps but begins to slow and his hands seem steady as he reloads his crossbows.
Actions Fire crossbows: To hit 14, 7
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Saturday May 5th, 2012 12:21:10 PM
The party brace themselves for the next wave of spider attacks, that inevitably come.
Before the spiders can pounce however, Bruagh splits one down the middle with axe, as Kyachi tears the head from another.
Devin and Sarnak's bolts miss their targets. It seems hitting the targets from range is near impossible for the party.
Sam only:Highlight to display spoiler: {Though you don't see anything to lead you to believe Dernock to be under the control of any enchantment, you are certain there is something not right with the dwarf, but you have no idea what (Secret sense motive check rolled for you by DM)}
The party resume their routine of readying attacks for the next wave to appear.
Seconds pass. Then minutes. Either the remaining spider(s) are extremely patient, or they have chosen to count their losses and leave the party alone for the time being.
The poison oozing through Delrid's veins seems to be winning its battle, as the dwarven wizard lapses into unconsciousness. Delrid is now in a state of "dying"
One spider lies before Bruagh on the ground, two lay in front of Kyachi - testament to the power of the eidolon. The adamantine equipment lies piled in the room ahead.
OOC: Please apply the remaining rounds of poison damage. Unless 2 consecutive Fort saves are made, the total posion duration is 8rounds.
*** Everybody receives 1200xp for surviving the spider ambush! ***
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 d20+3=4 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+1=15 ; d20=19 ; Saturday May 5th, 2012 2:52:54 PM
OOC: Question, Eidolon's have no natural healing. So, if Kyachi was present and rested with the rest of the group, she would regain no hp or ability damage restoration correct? If that is the case, then the following occurs. If that's not the case, I'll redo this post. Also, what was the xp for the mangrove fight, and are we using the fast track for xp?
Kyachi at 1 con Kyachi: She would remain constantly aware of any coming threats, as the poison would slowly ebb away her strength, until she could barely stand unaided, as she breathed heavily, expecting the release of banishment but finding she was left barely alive. She let out a loud growl. "Really? they leave me like this? On the brink of death? Sarnak, you can deal without me till tomorrow, I'm not going to stand to be this weak for the next fight. See you on the other side. And next time, bring some damned antitoxin. Really, you didn't expect poison would be a problem?" She reaches up a claw and slashes her own throat, as she suddenly disappears in a burst of light, a small sigh of release audible.
Sarnak would nod at her as she killed herself, the rune on his head disappearing for the moment, as he looks back to the group. "She'll be back tomorrow. She's special, yes, but like any summoned creature she never actually takes a hit, only the conduit linking her to this plane does, and when that conduit is severed it takes till morning for it to reform." He then sits on the ground and collects his thoughts for the moment." So, where that rope trick? my magical power is nearly spent, although I still have quite a few summons left."
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Saturday May 5th, 2012 7:43:54 PM OOC: Q. If Kyachi was present and rested with the rest of the group, she would regain no hp or ability damage restoration correct? A: Yep
Q. What was the xp for the mangrove fight? A. None. XP is allocated per scene rather than per battle - although it is usually 1fight/scene anyway. In this case the scene was planned with 1.5 battles (the mangrove/worm battle was never planned to be fully fought)
Q. Are we using the fast track for xp? A. Nope, Medium :)
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] d20+6=23 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+5=20 ; d20=6 ; d20=3 ; d20=6 ; d20=17 ; Saturday May 5th, 2012 8:34:43 PM
Dernock continues to groan as the poison takes hold. Lads, I dun feel good at all He slumps down against stone wall, his head glistening with feverish sweat and his face quite pale. The poison seems to racing through his system and he is quickly overwhelmed..
OOC [I]Made only one save bring my Con down to 8 Here is how I worked it out. So as the poison takes hold Dernock loses conciousness at round 5.Aftermath: Dernock lose 12 HP leaving him dying (-4 HP) but he stabilises (Con save of 16) assuming no healing.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Sunday May 6th, 2012 9:55:49 PM
Seeing Delrid fall Devlin rushes to him and pushes a dried razzleberry into the wizards mouth. The strange fruit instantly evens out his breathing and stops any obvious bleeding. We need ta find a place ta rest but there still be one of those spiders lurkin about. Do we have any way left ta heal Delrid so he can use his rope trick? Looking around at the obviously sickened and weakened group true worry enters the rogues eyes. Bruagh do you have any way of reversing the effects of the poison? His point seems to be hammered home when Durnock slumps to the floor. Well at least he wont be going crazy over the adamintine any time soon.
Actions: Feed Delrid a dried razzleberry (gift from the GG christmas party, casts stabilize on 1 target)
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 d20=16 ; Sunday May 6th, 2012 10:25:11 PM
The spider's poison courses one last time before it finally relents. Sam is diaphoretic and pale. He takes a knee and wipes his brow. "We...need to rest..." (fort=16) con now at 7 and -4 more hp.
He looks over to the fallen Dernock. "Something is not right with our new...friend. I can't put my finger on it, but I don't trust him. I fear he will slit our throats in our sleep and rob us. Before we revive him, we need to have a plan. We need to try to figure out if it his nature or something more sinister that is affecting him. If need be, I can charm him as a temporary solution."
to Bruagh "Do you have any energy left to heal these two. I think I have enough for only one more spell. We also need to think about contacting the other group. We might need more than 2 days to save our brethren."
Sam loads his crossbow and gets back up to his feet. He eyes the soon to be revived Dernock with concern.
ooc- Sorry Dernock. Got to role play this one out.
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Monday May 7th, 2012 12:21:11 AM OOC: Great posting last week guys! Everyone met the 5post target :)
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Monday May 7th, 2012 4:46:09 PM
OOC: Should someone post for Delrid? He said he'd be away for a little while.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Monday May 7th, 2012 9:10:16 PM
Can't get a ic post up until tomorrow.
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:12:39 AM OOC: I'm happy to play Delrid as an NPC now that we're out of battle, but if anyone else wants to control him you are more than welcome to
Devlin moves quickly to Delrid's side. The wizard is pale, and though his breathing stablises momentarily as the berry is eaten, his pulse again weakens (Delrid is losing HP so will continue to be dying until either (a) he gets more HP than the remaning poison (b) the poison expires (c) Delrid expires)
Dernock collapses to the ground, but appears stable.
Sam is in no rush to help the newcomer, and eyes him warily.
Kyachi takes her own "life", so to speak, and leaves this plane to return to her own. Without his eidolon, Sarnak knows that things will be more difficult for him.
Bruagh(hope you don't mind me doing some posting here for you, Zach) senses evil in the area, but is unable to pinpoint an exact location. Stopping and resting here may be a bad idea.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Tuesday May 8th, 2012 3:07:11 AM
OOC still here just not much to do. Sam I understand. I'm kind of curious if it is Adamantine lust or something magical. So far I suspect it's just the former.
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 4:10:23 AM *whistles nonchalantly* :)
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Tuesday May 8th, 2012 3:11:42 PM
OOC: Something I noticed about Delrid's poison. We've established the rule of DC+2, duration *1.5. If that's the case. I looked over Delrid's rolls. at round 3 he had 2 natural 20s vs poison. At round 4 his first save failed but his other succeeded. How are we running his poison? Option 1: ignore the rolls after first for the saves Option 2: use all rolls made as if it was made sequentially? if 2, he was cured at round 3 with -2 con, period. if 1, then he stopped rolling at round 4, has taken 3 con damage, and has to roll 8 more times. He also has 22 hp damage. He has 18 con, so he can survive up to -18 hp. At worst, he takes 11 con damage total. that still leaves him just barely alive. (-6 hp out of a -7 max) Delrid, provided he doesn't bleed at all, will not die, and will only need healing of about +7 to come back to consciousness.
As for a couple more selfish questions;
1. When using summon monster without knowing the monster's language, what commands can be given and what reason does the monster have to obey them?
2. If a monster only has one attack and makes a full attack, can a natural weapon count as if a 2h weapon, like a 1h weapon can be used as a 2h weapon? I think i remember seeing a rule somewhere that if you only have 1 natural attack it's always considered a 2h weapon. I know it's in the eidolon's stat block, I don't know if elsewhere.
3. The lemure( http://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/outsiders/devil/lemure/summoned-creature-lemure) has no level 1 feat. what level 1 should it have?
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Tuesday May 8th, 2012 3:19:43 PM OOC: Sorry about missing yesterday. Got called in to work early and... well we will just leave it at that. No worries Rob.
------------------- "Sorry, but I'm all out of healing. Those two burst were all that I had. We can't rest here... there is something evil about. I'll carry Delrid, but we need to move to safety." Bruagh lifts his friends unconscious and feverish body over one shoulder and has his axe readied. "I'll stick to the rear as we move. I'm not certain but maybe the evil has something to do with the armor. Might explain what happened with our new... companion. Might not though."
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 d8+4=9 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 4:08:53 PM "Here is the last of what I can do. We need Delrid to cast rope trick. Dernock should make it through the night on his own."
Sam summons the last of his failing strength and casts cure light wounds on Delrid. (9 hp restored to Delrid.)
After casting the spell Sam looks to the rest of the group. "Are we moving forward or back from this area before resting? My vote is forward away from the worm and the spiders. Also, we still need to contact the main force and let them know that we are going to need more time to invade. We aren't even close to healthy enough now."
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Tuesday May 8th, 2012 4:15:50 PM
hp max changed
The spiders have fallen - (DM RobC) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:40:53 PM @ Sarnak: I was going off an email that Ben sent me saying that Delrid was about dead. If that wasn't the case, then all the better! :)
Will give Devlin a few more hours to post, and then I'll make a DM post. Please indicate if the party are taking the loot, and who will be taking it
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+14=30 ; d20+8=13 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:48:16 PM Lets get past that room and out of sight of the adamantine. I don't know what it is but if Bruagh says its evil than I believe him. Once we are out of sight of it lets get Delrid on his feet and use the rope trick to get us some rest. I will take the watch, don't need much sleep thanks ta my ring.
Quietly Devlin moves back to the lead and works his way to the room, he waits a few moments to see if the lone spider will appear than hurries to the opposite corrodor. He gives the armor and weapons wide berth as he goes. Once through he will forge ahead keeping an eye out for traps while sticking to the shadows.
Actions Stealth = 30 Perception (traps) = 13
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Wednesday May 9th, 2012 1:41:02 AM
Sarnak: He'll follow in line with the rest of the group. He would put in his vote for staying in the tunnel, regardless of where, just so that there was only 2 possible attack positions.
Dead End - (DM RobC) Wednesday May 9th, 2012 1:49:24 AM
The party steer clear of the treasure on the floor. More than one of you can't help but eye it as you pass. Could treasure really be that bad? Why, such a thing would be terrible for dwarves!
Devlin leads the group to the opposite corridor. Delrid is up and walking, and the still unconscious Dernock is being carried by Bruagh. Sam remains cautious of his surroundings, and Sarnack just follows along quietly.
Dernock can make a DC10 Con check to regain consciousness. Fail and you dream of voluptuous dwarven maidens for a little while longer
After only a few yards - 5, maybe 10 - the corridor comes to an uprupt and unexpected end. A smooth and certainly constructed wall blocks the party from proceeding any further.
Should the unaccounted-for spider reappear any time soon, the party will almost certainly be boxed in.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] d20-1=6 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 2:36:22 AM
Dernock remains unconscious, dreaming dreams of mead bearing dwarven maids
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 d20+6=11 ; d20+8=9 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=26 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 10:27:17 AM
Sam follows the group in to the dead end. "This makes no sense. Why would someone dig all this way to make a place to hide? There has to be a way through here."
The bard walks carefully around the room, both looking for danger in spider-form and trap-form. His crossbow is at the ready.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+9=24 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 10:44:47 AM Aye Sam there must be something hidden here, if we find it do we want ta open it now? Or do we wait until after we rest? Devlin helps scour the corridor for any hidden doors or switches.
Search = 24
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Wednesday May 9th, 2012 7:17:06 PM "Aye, I'm not saying to leave the armor forever... just that we need to rest before we do. I think it could help us in the coming battle... but something is not right down here... and it is the only thing I think of off the top of my head. Makes me really wish Tahni was here. Does anyone know a way to get a message to Blackaxe?"
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Wednesday May 9th, 2012 10:48:52 PM "If there is no way through here, than this is a place where we will surely die. We need to figure it out and then decide."
To Bruagh- "Facet gave us the item to talk to the other group. I think Devlin took it for safe keeping. Coordination as two groups, acting as one, will ensure our best odds of victory."
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Thursday May 10th, 2012 12:28:11 AM Sam walks the perimeter slowly and carefully. The spiders, though apparently dead, still cause him concern.
Bruagh suggests contacting BlackAxe, and laments Tahni's departure from the group.
Devlin though, examines the dead-end in more detail. The wall was certainly constructed. By dwarves perhaps? Running his fingers down the wall, Devlin inadvertantly brushes against a small, discoloured portion. With a very loud rumbling, and the sound of stone grinding on stone, the wall starts to slide from right to left, opening the passageway and revealing a room, previously hidden.
From where you stand, the room appears to be empty. There look to be markings or carvings on the walls inside, and a pedestal in the centre of the room - but that is all you can see from your current position.
Dernock regains consciousness (Would be boring to have you asleep until the party rest)
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+8=11 ; d20+14=31 ; Thursday May 10th, 2012 11:08:38 AM
Devlin motions for the group to remain silent and wait. Cautiously he enters the new room staying to its perimeter while searching for traps. He follows a spiral pattern, making his way to the pedestal. If he sees no signs of danger he motions the group in.
Stealth = 31 Search = 11
OOC: Crappy search roll :(
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Thursday May 10th, 2012 3:28:29 PM
While Delvin searches for a hidden door or something, Bruagh checks on Delrid, hoping he has the strength to hang on and get better.
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Friday May 11th, 2012 2:39:50 AM OOC: Anyone heard from Ben?
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Friday May 11th, 2012 2:44:21 AM Devlin stealthily walks the perimeter of the room, then towards the center of the room towards the pedestal.
The stone walls of the room have different figures and scenes carved into them.
Atop the pedestal is a large bowl, filled with very still, very clear water.
There don't appear to be any signs of danger in this room, and no any obvious exits other than the one through which Devlin entered.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Friday May 11th, 2012 4:32:45 AM
Dernock slowly stirs. He groans in pain and looks around his surroundings noticing most of the others up He mumbles Ugh. Glad we lived through wee skirmish. and winces. it seems talking hurts.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Friday May 11th, 2012 12:26:47 PM OOC: Tried to call him but didn't get an answer. Not really sure.
"I think we need to contact Blackaxe and backtrack. This is getting us no where. I wonder if we should tempt fate and grab the armor and weapons?"
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Friday May 11th, 2012 4:13:37 PM
OOC: Bah, was trying to hold off posting until Delrid does something.
Sarnak looks over the new room for the moment before looking at braugh. "If we can get the rope trick up most of us will be back at mostly full strength, so I don't think we necessarily need to give up completely. that said, We have no ability to handle poisons or the similar draining our strength, So there may be some wisdom in going back for the correct potions or wands. My summons are ephemeral, they don't really suffer any form of damage permanently, and are back at almost full strength the next day, so as long as I'm not dead I can keep fighting against more spiders or the like.
If we can manage to be more cautious, not leaving our formation and being aware on all sides, we may be able to keep on. We only really got into trouble because when we entered the last room we left our more vulnerable members exposed, which the spiders took advantage of.
As for the loot, we destroyed 3 of their 4 guardians, after we rest we can probably handle one more guardian without much trouble.
He then looks to Devlin, sending a whispered message(the spell) to him. "Also, are you sure you want to go exploring when all a enemy group really needs to do is breathe on us for most of the group to fall over?."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+14=19 ; Friday May 11th, 2012 5:14:09 PM Not sayin we should keep exploring, we need ta rest. Delrid if your able please get a rope trick up so we can have a safer place to rest. Everyone get some rest, I will take the watch and search the room for another way out. We will decide our next step when we can all think more clearly. Bruagh I will wake you so I can get a few hours of sleep before we move on.
Actions Stealth = 19 Take 20 search room = 28 With the ring of sustenance I only need 2 hours of sleep
OOC; I dont think Ben (Delrid) is playing at the moment. He stated back on the 29th he had to take a break.
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Saturday May 12th, 2012 12:35:46 AM OOC: @Sarnak: "My summons are ephemeral, they don't really suffer any form of damage permanently" - this is not entirely true. Though eidolons do get 50% HP back when resummoned after being killed, ability point damage is carried over. This looks to be the concensus with the Paizo forums, and ratified in a ruling in the Wold Rules forum recently.
As the last member of the party enters the room, the phase spider that had remained hidden for so long reappears, and begins a feast on the fallen spiders. Pickings must be slim if they have resorted to cannibalism.
The wall that had slid open to this room, slides back into place behind you.
The evil that Bruagh had sensed is gone. Only peace remains.
Devlin takes the time to scan the room in more detail. The carvings on the wall don't mean a lot to him, though Delrid is quick to explain them. All around the room, carved onto the walls, are scenes depicting the Woldian gods during the First Age. Their battles, their triumphs. The walls recount them all. There, Devlin notes that a carving of Gargul's staff, seemingly looks like it can be pushed or turned.
Around the rim on the bowl on the pedestal, Devlin points out markings, that when the cobwebs and dust are cleaned away, form some sort of phrase...
100 for my footman, proud and strong 100 for my consort, whose passion was wrong 100 for my keeper, with eyes everywhere 100 for the half-god, beautiful and fair
Put my scales in the vessel Pray on bended knee Pray to my kinsmen and I And my blessing I give to thee
Delrid believes this room to be some kind of temple, or sacred area. He is ready to cast rope trick when requested to.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Saturday May 12th, 2012 1:03:43 AM
OOC: Hmm, I was not aware of that fact whatsoever. I thought that when a eidolon died everything was reverted minus the 50% hp damage. Is there any chance whatsoever of potentially swapping out a item for a couple scrolls of eidolon restoration?
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Saturday May 12th, 2012 1:05:52 AM
OOC: Also, can I revert Kyachi offing herself? Again, I thought ability damage didn't persist through death, so I did that on the sole assumption it would be restored when she returned.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP19/38 Saturday May 12th, 2012 1:20:58 AM
OOC: Also checked the wiki, and it doesn't mention that ruling. As for what I'd do, swap the +2 mith breastplate for a +1, and grab 20 scrolls of lesser eidolon restoration.
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Saturday May 12th, 2012 1:42:33 AM OOC:
Hey Sarnak, - Happy to have Kyachi alive rather than having her 'off' herself :) - Its not on the wiki yet, having only been discussed over the past week. Checkout the Rules forum from my post on Sat May5th onwards. The topics I raised were the legalities around being able to kill-off the eidolon, and also about ability point damage. Ability Point damage was agreed to remain after dismissal, and I am in the process of writing up a proposal that says instead of having to kill off your eidolon, that "if your eidolon has less than half its hp when you voluntarily dismiss it for the day, the next day it returns at half its max". This then bypasses any alignment issues or things like that. As I've mentioned before, I play 2 summoners here, so want to get these things sorted :) - Lesser Eidolon Restoration is from UM. You'd need plain old Lesser Restoration, which would be a spell not on your list and require UMD rolls to cast from a scroll (assuming cleric scrolls, you'd need to hit a 23. With you having 10 on UMD, you'd need to roll a 13+ each time OR someone else in the group with a higher UMD to cast for you). Hold off on the swap for a little bit. If you're still keen to swap them out then we can.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Saturday May 12th, 2012 4:17:31 AM
OOC: Ok then, then I'll redo my last 2 posts.
Kyachi: She would remain constantly aware of any coming threats, as the poison would slowly ebb away her strength, until she could barely stand unaided, as she breathed heavily, expecting the release of banishment but finding she was left barely alive. She let out a loud growl. "Really? they leave me like this?" She looks to Sarnak " And you don't have any restoration abilities do you? Wonderful, keep that wand handy, with this much strength siphoned from me I'm not going to be able to take any hits." She then looks to the rest of the group. "Any restorations among you?"
Sarnak: He sighs "Great, I'm all for hitting the rope trick, but I'm going to have to rely on my other summons. Kyachi, I'm going to dismiss you as soon as I feel that I can't keep you up.
Kyachi: "Next time, if I'm taking damage like this, desummon me. please. Now, What to do? I'm not ready for another fight like that. I vote for going back and seeing if we can get a cleric to join us."
Sarnak: "There may not be a cleric. I do agree though, we should regroup before advancing.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Saturday May 12th, 2012 6:09:39 AM
Dernock stands slumped against the wall in silent contemplation and occasionally murmuring to himself as if he's trying to recall what happened in the past hour. After some deliberation he gestures to Bruagh.
Bruagh, if ye ain't busy, Can I speak to ya for a moment, Somethin' is troublin' me. It's 'bout the treasure.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Saturday May 12th, 2012 2:07:21 PM
OOC: ok, looked through the rules discussion of it. I have a couple questions now. I'm not posting this to the rule discussion since it seems to have moved on from this point. 1. what if the Eidolon is at 0 con instead of 1? when resummoned does it just die immediately?
2. I saw on the rules forum some discussion of a Eidolon offing itself is munchkining, but I ask why is it? The Eidolon is a logical being, and if the 52 fights or so it's been in to get to level 4 it should have died at least once. After that first death, It comes back the next day, better than it left at. I'm assuming it is aware of this, and if so any fear of personal death goes out the window, and it now only cares that the summoner lives. It's also to me not a stretch where if the Eidolon has died several times, that it knows if I'm less than half strength death rejuvenates me, and if healing is not a option the next best one is to not be desummoned but be killed. Death may be painful, true, but all adventurers deal with pain. I'm assuming the players in the world can see the rules acting on them, and I do not belive it's a stretch to say that if you know I'm hurt badly, and death means I come back stronger, you choose death.
This is just my view, but if a rule makes no sense change the rule, don't just say that the rule is stupid and using it is munchkining. And just to clarify. Kyachi isn't bothered by her death, but she is deathly afraid of Sarnak dieing or not being able to protect him.
3. One more question, I was mentioning the swap because switching the items wouldn't affect the group significantly (Can only use the spell on a Eidolon) and because given I wasn't aware of the rule I thought it made sense that if I was aware I would have bought those at the start. however, if I swap out and get straight lesser restoration scrolls, Braugh can use them, and it removes entirely the problem of how to deal with the ability damage and opens up why did I not mention them earlier?
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+1=18 ; d20+8=9 ; Saturday May 12th, 2012 2:55:21 PM Looks like and alter to worship the old gods. Anyone know who this phrase refers to? It may be a good idea to give tribute to the gods of this mountain they might help to see us through safely. If only we can make out this riddle.
Devlin begins to search the room for a scale and what might fill it with 100 for each of the mentioned figures. Perhaps 100 pieces of gold is what they request. He thinks as he searches.
Knowledge religion (aid another) = 10 (18 reduced to 10 for untrained) Search = 9
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 d20+8=26 ; d20+8=17 ; d20+8=25 ; Saturday May 12th, 2012 9:51:00 PM
Sam carefully studies the walls and thinks hard about the words spoken aloud by Devlin. He does his best to come up with a tie-in to any historical, local, and religious references that he has seen in his travels, which might shed light on the riddle's meaning.
historical=26 local=17 religion=25
He then walks over to the standing water. Sam throws his pack on the floor next to it and climbs up. He peers into the bowl, hoping to see a hidden inscription or symbol on its inner surface.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Saturday May 12th, 2012 10:57:50 PM "Speak your mind. What troubles you?"
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Sunday May 13th, 2012 4:49:35 AM Well for a start, i want ya t'keep it way from me. I donnae whether it was magic or not but somethin' odd came over me and I WANTED that treasure. All t'myself. What I said to the bard, Sam was it? yeah I had gnome partner in the watch for 20 odd years and he was probably one o' mah best friends. What I said wasn't really me. At least I hope not.
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Sunday May 13th, 2012 11:36:35 AM OOC: Just a very quick note guys - In terms of the phrase/riddle, I will be looking for you to come up with the answer/s on this one. The Woldipedia should have all the info you need :)
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Sunday May 13th, 2012 8:54:51 PM
OOC: The Scales make me think of Ffloy, is there a picture of scales in the room or the Glyph of Commerce?
Hidden Room - (DM RobC) Monday May 14th, 2012 1:46:56 AM OOC: @Sarnak: Questions responded to via email
The walls of the room depict all the Gods of the Wold, including Ffloy. He is shown in business attire and surrounded by a large pile of treasure. An abacus and scale are also depicted by him. No amount of prodding, poking or pressing though seems to do anything to the carvings.
The remainder of the room is empty - no containers or piles for anything to be stored. Searching the room is a quick though fruitless endeavor for for Devlin
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Monday May 14th, 2012 4:22:39 AM
OOC almost certain that '100 for my consort, whose passion was wrong' would refer to Caeroldra and possibly Alemi
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Monday May 14th, 2012 1:20:19 PM
Not sure what to do Devlin finds himself drawn the the pedestal. He reads the engravings there again and looks into the still water.
OOC: I was never good at riddles guys, I hope someone else is having better luck.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Monday May 14th, 2012 8:03:51 PM OOC: I have some ideas but as a general rule I am terrible at riddles. That and I have been up for 30 or so hours straight. If we haven't progressed any I'll post my ideas... tomorrow.
Bruagh contemplates the riddle, stroking the very short beard that is beginning to grow back. He misses his full beard. This small one itches something fierce. At least his scars had healed from the fire though.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi(Not Present): AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Monday May 14th, 2012 9:30:24 PM
OOC: I'm not horrible with riddles but I don't know the setting well enough to really know what to look for.
Kyachi: She would just sit down and watch the occurrences in the room, not having anything to add, and waiting on the rope trick.
Sarnak: He would look over the various paintings and the inscription on the bowl, not saying anything as he tried to search his mind for anything that fit, but not getting any ideas.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Monday May 14th, 2012 10:49:29 PM
Assuming nothing has happened or been found from staring into the bowl, Sam jumps off of his pack and looks at the pedestal.
"The riddle mentions a vessel. Maybe it is hinting towards this "vessel" of water."
Sam carefully feels the surface of the pedestal. He then tries to see if the pedestal has any moving parts or if it moves in any specific direction (without knocking it over).
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) Monday May 14th, 2012 11:00:45 PM
The party consider this most perplexing riddle(Link mostly unrelated - I just really like Journey Quest)
Sam suggests that the "vessel" may in fact refer to the large bowl of water
Dernock believes the "consort" may refer to Caeroldra
Bruagh scratches the hairs on his chinny chin chin
Sarnak and Kyachi sit silently.
Delrid sighs, and drawing rope from his pack, cast Rope Trick. "Perhaps the answer will be clearer to us after we get some rest?"
==================== 100 for my footman, proud and strong 100 for my consort, whose passion was wrong 100 for my keeper, with eyes everywhere 100 for the half-god, beautiful and fair
Put my scales in the vessel Pray on bended knee Pray to my kinsmen and I And my blessing I give to thee
==================== OOC: In other news, I received an email from Ben (Delrid) and he is taking some time off from the Wold and likely will not be returning to the game any time soon if at all :(
In happier news, we have a new player (Ian) who will be starting with us very soon!
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 2:01:51 PM
Ooc:
This is written by or for Alemi?
Footman = Domi? Consort = Caeroldra.
Still working on the others.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 d20=10 d20=18 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 4:14:08 PM OOC:
Footman = Domi (fits perfectly, especially about being proud as he hates when people are insecure or have no faith in themselves.)
Consort = Maab (A chance it is Caeroldra ,but I am fairly sure the consort is Maab, as she was the consort of Eberyon and Caeroldra is more about passion and beauty.)
Keeper = Gargul (Gargul is the keeper of the dead, his holy symbol is an eye. Also, aren't his priests known as "Eyes of Gargul" which would be why they are everywhere.)
Half-God = Caeroldra (she was the first Half-Elf in the Wold and was the most beautiful person ever, also the most beautiful god.)
Alemi is the "ruler" of the gods so Devlin seems to be correct there.
I am fairly certain the "vessel" is the large bowl on the pedestal.
What I am not sure on are the "scales". Perhaps it means the 100 of each... which we are assuming money, but could be something else entirely... are to be placed in there. It could also be a refrence to Ffloy whose holy symbol is a scale, infact the High Woldian word for scale is his holy symbol so maybe it has something to do with that.
When we think we have it, Bruagh is willing to attempt the ritual to receive the blessing incase it goes wrong like when Kreyton beseeched Fhorge... that was bad.
---------------- IC:
"I think I have figured out most of this... what do you all think? Anyone have more insight into any of this, especially the scales, speak now before I attempt this ritual." Bruagh continues to rub the regrowing hairs of his scarred face.
Knowledge Religion: 10 (For knowledge about the gods and knowing his information is correct.) Knowledge Religion: 18 (To know what the scales reference might be.)
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 6:30:57 PM
Ooc: look under flowers history. It says Caeroldra was Alemi's consort but her passion for flowers father led to her fall. (passion was wrong)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 7:14:53 PM
Can Caerolda be both the half-god and the consort?
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 9:41:27 PM
ooc- I rolled a 25 on religion earlier if that helps. Since Devlin and Bruagh seem to have the "who dun it" nailed down, I am working on the possible simple trigger for this riddle. I am wondering if this is a weight based solution. Maybe the total sum listed (400 of x) in the riddle is to be placed in the basin and then the staff manipulated. I already declared that Sam tried to manipulate the basin and stand, but did not hear a reply for his attempt.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Tuesday May 15th, 2012 10:07:24 PM
OOC: In that case, Flower is the demi god
'Nine months later, Flower was born. Alemi refused to let the [B} half god [/B] stay to be raised by her mother and instead sent her back to Windhorn Hamlet to be raised by a spinster who could have no children of her own. This woman's name was Thisafel The Crone.
Mortal Form -- In her mortal form, she appears as a beautiful blond haired, blue eyed beauty. Her figure is that of a dancer. Her outward beauty is only surpassed by the inner beauty of her soul.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 10:08:05 PM
Ooc; not sure Zach, you probably have a better grasp of this than I do.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 10:30:21 PM
Dernock cracked it.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Tuesday May 15th, 2012 10:58:13 PM
OOC also Alemi is definitely the answer... So what are Alemi's scales? It wouldn't refer to the scales of good dragons would it?
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) Tuesday May 15th, 2012 11:17:58 PM
The party continue discussing possible answers for the riddle.
Sam tries to manipulate the bowl and stand in the centre of the room. There doesn't seem to be any moving pieces or devices built into it. It is quite solid too. Only a few small ripples appear on the surface of the water, no matter how much Sam pushes or "fiddles" with the bowl.
Bruagh and Sam continue thinking a bit more about things. The staff of Gargul carved into the wall would (on the surface) appear unrelated to the current puzzle. Gargul is the god of Life and Death, but also of Insight and Travel. Though noone has dared manipulate the staff, it is possible doing so could do any number of things.
===== Despite the good Knowl checks, this riddle is one for you guys to work out. If you still feel stuck tomorrow then I'll allow 2 hero points to be spent (1 from each of two chars) so that you can ask the question on the LnB. But you seem to have made good progress on it, so I doubt you'll need to :)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 1:34:00 PM OOC: Ok, we will go with those 4, but still not certain what we need to do.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 6:33:35 PM
Ooc: Alemi was turned into a gold dragon right? So "my" scales would be gold dragon scales? So place 400 gold scales in the vessel. We dont have gold dragon scales but gold pieces placed in the water might make a good substitute.
Unless someone has 400 gold dragon scales in their pocket. Looks at the Kender.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 8:48:28 PM
Sam shrugs and pulls 200 gp from his pack. "It is worth a shot guys. If it doesn't of anything else, at least our gold will be clean."
Sam pauses before putting the gold in the basin. "Do you want to try this water out Devlin? It could have magical properties."
After Devlin accepts/declines Sam will wait for other party members to cough up 200 more gp before dumping all 400 in the basin.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 10:01:43 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi would both just watch the situation developing. As they came to a conclusion on what to do, Kyachi would look over at Sarnak, mildly amused that He didn't get anywhere close to figuring it out before his groupmates did. Sarnak, detecting something over the link, looks at her and sees her grin, as he starts glaring at her. "By the gods I'm a summoner, not a wizard, Mental puzzles are not my thing!" She grins wider and responds."I didn't say anything." "But your grinning, your finding it amusing at least." "Possibly, the big burly dwarf can't figure out a little riddle?" " oh just shut up." She starts laughing and looks back to the group, having a grand time riling the dwarf a bit.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 10:57:03 PM I think we drop 100 gold inta the basin and give thanks or praise ta the mentioned figure than move on ta the next. I will help Bruagh with the ritual. Anyone else have any thoughts? If not I say lets begin.
To Sam
No lad I would rather not mess with the water until we finish this.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] d20+7=17 ; Wednesday May 16th, 2012 11:08:15 PM
OOC: Just rolled Knowledge(local) to see if it was reasonable if Dernock had any clue Although I suspect I really need Knowledge: Religion for him to be of use in character. Going to assume that Sam figured out the riddle.
I'll cough up the other 200, What do we need it fer? Someone grab mah bag an' I'll get out. Dernock tries says aloud although being betrayed by his weak constitution it comes out as bit of a mumble.
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) d3=1 ; Thursday May 17th, 2012 12:13:12 AM Kyachi pokes fun at her master, which Sarnak tries to take in his stride. Did the eidolon manage to touch on a sore point?
Sam and Dernock each offer 200gp, which Devlin takes.
Kneeling before the bowl he places the first 100gp in, paying tribute to Domi. The second 100gp is then placed in the bowl, with honour to Caeroldra The third 100gp is placed in the bowl, with dedication to Gargul And finally, 100gp is placed in the bowl for Flower.
A soft white light emanates from the water and then fades away. Now standing, Devlin notices the gold has disappeared from the bowl. Only still water remains in it. Did anything positive happen, or were the party just robbed?
Dernock feels a lot stronger following this ritual. The constituation damage that had been plagueing him since the spider attack has been cured, and he feels refreshed - no exhaustion or fatigue. (Benefits per the spell: Restoration)
OOC: Was anyone else poisoned beside Dernock, Delrid and Kyachi? As Devlin was fine, rolled a D3 to see who was next closest to the bowl. Dernock was it
*** Everyone receives 1 Hero Point for solving the riddle ***
Nice work everyone! (and the DM breathes a sigh of relief that the riddle was neither too hard nor too easy)
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Thursday May 17th, 2012 2:54:51 AM
Kyachi notices the surge of energy that went through Dernock, but no real benefit to Devlin, recalling back to the fact he was poisoned in the battle earlier. She stands up and moves to the altar, looking it over for a moment before looking back to the group. "It's a restoration shrine I think...it's very convenient to have this here, wonder if the spiders had some ulterior motive aside from armor guards?"
Sarnak would set up next to her. "I don't have any extra money at the moment, but I'll pay you guys back, Kyachi needs a restoration pretty badly."
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) Thursday May 17th, 2012 3:37:58 AM OOC: @Sarnak: The Powers-that-be have just made the ruling that anytime an eidolon is resummoned following its death OR where its HP was less than 50% when it was dismissed, it returns at 50%HP. This means eidolon suicides are no longer required :) Its not on the wiki yet as I've only just received the email comms, but thought you'd want to know.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Thursday May 17th, 2012 8:36:46 AM
OOC: Sam is in a bad way from poison and has been close to the pedestal the whole time.
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Thursday May 17th, 2012 6:59:45 PM
OOC: Ok, then the next question is how long does it need to be dismissed to regain 50% hp? till next day, 24hr, 1 minute, 1 round, what?
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) Thursday May 17th, 2012 8:19:33 PM @Sarnak: The same as if it had been killed - not until the next day
A most perplexing riddle - (DM RobC) Friday May 18th, 2012 12:52:06 AM
The ritual is repeated for each person and/or eidolon that suffered from the spider poison. (400gp each time. Please post who is coughing up the money)
Once the restorations are complete, Delrid motions for everyone to climb his rope trick and seek rest to heal in peace. "It won't stay here for long. A few hours maybe? But it will be safe"
The wizard climbs up the rope into the safety of the extra-dimensional space above.
The rope remains dangling in the room below.
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Friday May 18th, 2012 8:02:12 AM
OOC: I have 150gp to help get Sam healed up.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 (-4/24) [Hastened] [poisioned: 7 con damage] Friday May 18th, 2012 9:09:24 AM
Dernock, quite a bit more lively and in a better mood now, walks over to where the rope dangles and before the climbing rope speaks to the group in general Look I got plenty that I cannae really use right now so take what yer need, just brin' mah bag up when yer done and pay me later. We can't afford bein' out o' action this close to der Fortress . He then leaves his bag minus his bedroll and blanket and climbs the rope.
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 8/32 Friday May 18th, 2012 9:11:16 AM
OOC There's about 2900 gp in the bag also I forgot to update my status.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/(16 max)32 Friday May 18th, 2012 12:26:42 PM "I thought the gold was going to open up a passage. I'll take my 200 back that you owe me Dernock. You sure have changed your tune, by the way. First you are claiming all that is in front of you for your own and now you are lending your gold. What is your angle?"
Sam walks over to the stash and takes his 200 gp back. "This "filthy gnome" would rather die of poison than to owe you a single copper piece!"
Sam stomps back over towards Devlin and sheepishly says under his breath,"Do you have 68 gp I could borrow? I'm a little short..." He stops and then quickly throws in, "I didn't mean my height either."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 d20+8=21 ; d20+14=29 ; Friday May 18th, 2012 3:08:38 PM
Devlin looks quizzically at Sam and than towards the climbing form of Dernock. Aye lad I can spot ya some coin. Like Durnock said not much use for it right now and ya look a bit on the almost dead side of things. Once again he looks to Durnock. He looks better now that we are away from that pile of armor. Give him another chance Sam, I don't think his thoughts were his own earlier. If I know anything about Dwarves that hurt his pride more than any jibe you can throw at him.
Once the party is healed at the shrine Devlin says.
Alright everyone up inta the rope trick thing. I will take the watch and wake Bruagh to get in a few hours sleep myself.
Devlin spends most of the evening contemplating the situation at hand but his thoughts keep coming back to the Divine. Perhaps its the shrine or the room itself, or maybe its a more direct influence from those above.
He remembers the prayers said as a child to Alemi to protect him from the bullies and comments about his heritage. He remembers thinking they went unanswered. Prayer became less an less frequent until one day he decided it was not needed. That he would make his own miracles for himself and others. Along the way he learned of Wardd and his mantra of making your own luck. It stuck with him and he has used it ever since.
Shaking his head he realizes that much time has passed and he only feels more confused that when he started. With a quick prayer to the god of luck for the coming day he goes to wake Bruagh and get some rest.
Actions: Perception = 21 Stealth = 29
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Friday May 18th, 2012 4:06:44 PM
OOC: If I remember correctly Sarnak has 2 points of con damage, but that's not enough to justify 400g
Sarnak would look to Dernock's offer and shrug. "I'll admit the loot compulsion was a bit odd, but I'll not turn down a offer for aid when it's needed." He would grab 400g out of Dernock's bag and drop it into the Basin, as Kyachi performed the blessing and was renewed with a surge of energy, as she jumped back for a moment before grinning. "My power returns to me." She looks over to Dernock . "Next time we have some gold I'll get Sarnak to pay you back 500g." Sarnak nods at Dernock. "Indeed." He then looks to Kyachi. "And before you say it, yes next time I will desummon you when we fight strength sapping creatures. I'm getting into the rope trick, I need a rest." He then heads up into the rope trick, as Kyachi follows as well, both quickly falling asleep within.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 Friday May 18th, 2012 6:14:12 PM
Sam takes the gp from Devlin and performs the ritual. He then climbs the rope and goes to sleep.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 d20=12 ; Friday May 18th, 2012 8:38:05 PM
Bruagh shakes his head as if waking from a sleep. "I apologize for zoning out. Yes, I say we give Dernock another chance. There was evil attached to that armor that is gone now. I believe he was under the effect of a compulsion magic of some sort. Devlin, wake me for my watch soon."
When awakened for his watch, Bruagh will say a quick prayer to Domi and keep his eyes peeled for any sign of danger.
Perception: 12
We've got company - (DM RobC) d2=2 ; Saturday May 19th, 2012 12:49:01 AM
Those affected by the spider poison take the opportunity to show their respects at the pedestal, and receive Alemi's blessing in the form of a restoration spell.
Dernock offers funds to whoever requires it, though Sam still has reservations about the new-comer. Bruagh and Devlin believe he deserves a second chance, and that some other force may have been behind Dernock's strange behaviour.
Sarnak and Kyachi resolve between them that the newcomers kindness should be repaid in full - with interest.
The group settle in for a few hours of safe rest before the rope trick expires.
Devlin takes the first watch, though with the lack of movement and noise from the room below, you would wonder if time had stood still.
Bruagh takes the second watch. It proves to be more... eventful.
Whilst the others rest, Bruagh notices the entry way to the room below open once more. A figure clothed completely in black enters. A hooded cloak covers its head and body, and a mask covers its face. The race of the being cannot be determined, though it would appear to be short and humanoid.
The door once again closes firmly behind them, sealing them in the room below you.
Whoever it is appears to be holding a drawn longbow, and very stealthily makes his or her way around the room below. Had it not been for the noise of the door opening, it is highly likely you wouldn't have noticed this being at all.
It clearly spots the rope that leads to the extra-dimensional space you now occupy, but for all intents and purposes doesn't appear to be able to see you.
Whoever it is seems alarmed at the discovery of the rope. It backs into a nearby corner, and aims its loaded arrow around the room - apparently searching for a target - before aiming at the top of the rope.
3 hours have passed since the party climbed up the rope. The rope trick will only last for another hour.
OOC: Anyone else notice the Pathfinder change to the Rope Trick spell? The rope can no longer be pulled up or hidden in anyway. Oooohhhhh
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Saturday May 19th, 2012 1:04:09 AM
OOC: Delrid has a rod of extend, which if used would bump the trick to 8 hours total?
We've got company - (DM RobC) Saturday May 19th, 2012 2:57:25 AM ooc: No troubles. In that case assume seven hours have passed placing the time at around 10 - 11pm. Spells and abilities are yet to be recovered, and no natural healing as yet either.
Taggart Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 32/32 - CMD 20 Saturday May 19th, 2012 11:53:41 AM
The dark figure quickly grabs an arrow, whispering a short word as his bow crackles with lightning. He strings the arrow, pulling it back and aiming it at the point where the rope disappears. A black, featureless mask covers his face, ending just below his nose. He has a sharp, beardless jawline, his mouth a thin line as his eyes stare at the dangling rope. His eyes match his mask, completely black and unblinking. Strapped to his thigh is a well-decorated quiver, and under his cloak and tunic you can see very fine chainmail. His bow groans as he pulls the arrow back.
He slowly approaches the Rope Trick, keeping his bow trained on it, never looking away. "Should you be friend or foe, reveal yourselves," he calls out in Dwarven. "I search for a Dwarf by the name of Dernock. Any information to his whereabouts would be appreciated. If battle be your way, then know that you will be struck down." He stops ten feet short of the rope, his bow still poised to strike.
OOC :: Hey all, I'm Ian! I play a wizard in Bonetown, and now I'm starting up my second character. Happy to be here!
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 Saturday May 19th, 2012 8:26:07 PM
Sam's dreams are plagued with spiders and the feeling of his body withering away for some strange reason. He hopefully is able to sleep for 1 more hour. It would be nice to get some hp back, but more importantly my spells to heal the group.
We've got company - (DM RobC) Saturday May 19th, 2012 11:49:42 PM OOC:
Everyone please join me in welcoming Ian to the game!
Feel free to roleplay intros, treat him with suspicion, high-5s and hugs, whatever :)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Sunday May 20th, 2012 1:46:48 AM
Bruagh's eyes flash gold as he attempts to detect evil on the stealthed dwarf. He prepares to rouse his comrades when he sees that the archers has noticed but waits to see what he will do. When he mentions Dernock, Bruagh holds a hand out of the rope trick and extends it. "Your friend is with us... you are welcome as well. I am Bruagh Stormbringer, Paladin of Domi. Let me help you up."
Backs against the wall with no idea how to progress... once again Domi shows the way. Bruagh can't has seen many friendly faces appear when needed most. Heck, all of those traveling with him had appeared when the situation was the most dire. In combat, when the situation was hopless or when they needed a guide, that was when a new dwarf would step forward to replace those they had lost. He wasn't about to start turning that help down now.
Taggart Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 32/32 - CMD 20 Sunday May 20th, 2012 12:38:16 PM
The dwarf slowly lowers his bow, uttering another short word as the lightning ceases. He quickly stows his arrow and calls out, this time in common, "You speak the truth, Stormbringer. Your hospitality is much appreciated." He jogs to the rope, quickly shimmying up and accepting any and all help offered to him by Braugh. Once inside the small cavern, he pulls down his hood to reveal black, scraggly, unkempt hair, just past his ears. He also, grabs the small lenses on his eyes, pulling them off to reveal a pair of piercing green irises. However, he does no remove his mask.
"Blackaxe mentioned you, Stormbringer." The dwarf does not sit down, but stands a bit away from everyone, gazing around the room and lingering on those inside it. "Spoke rather highly of you." His eyes come to rest on Braugh, and his face softens, taking on the appearance of someone much more tired. He slumps down, not even bothering to take his armour off as he does so. He continues in Dwarven, saying, "I am Taggart Oathbreaker. I was with Dernock when we ran into some Troglodytes. I thought I was done for, and told him to go on without me. Fortunately, someone had the smarts to pack me this." He pulls a wand from his belt, twirling it in his fingers. "Then, I tracked Dernock back here."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Sunday May 20th, 2012 3:35:11 PM
Devlin is roused from his sleep by the sound of hushed voices. Cracking open one eye he sees Bruagh talking with a masked Dwarf. He listens to the conversation for a bit before pretending to stir and wake up. Giving the stranger a quick once over the rogue nods at the new comer.
Glad ta hear you made it out of your bind safely. Durnock its sleeping off a rather brutal fight with some giant spiders but should be up in a bit. My name is Devlin and if your intentions are true you are welcome to join our group. Not that yr may want to stay long when you find out what our plans are. He says with a chuckle.
Devlin will answer any questions Taggart might have before taking some time to mix his portions and mutagen.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Sunday May 20th, 2012 5:57:19 PM "And I think highly of Blackaxe. If he trusts you, then my trust you shall have also. Looks like you could use this." Bruagh shares a bit of food he has with the Taggart.
OOC: Welcome aboard Ian!!!
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Monday May 21st, 2012 2:39:38 AM
OOC; Welcome to the group, I'm all for more ranged damage. Not going to respond IC because Sarnak needs his sleep :P
We've got company - (DM RobC) Monday May 21st, 2012 8:45:39 PM Taggart meets the group of dwarves holed up in the rope trick. He introduces himself and appears friendly enough, but remains masked.
Bruagh and Devlin welcome the newcomer - who evidently has spoken with BlackAxe at some stage.
The others continue their slumber.
Shortly before the rope trick expires, the party climb down the rope into the empty room below.
OOC: The time is close to midnight. 8hrs natural healing can be applied to all chars. Spells yet to be recovered as it is still the same day
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 12/32 Monday May 21st, 2012 9:42:24 PM
Dernock grumbles as he is shaken awake, rolls over, goes back to sleep, gets shaken awake again, grumbles, and gets up. He yawns, eats some rations, put on his armour and greets Taggart with a hearty Evening Taggart! and does a double take.
Ha! Yer made it! Glad to see ya still Alive, mate!
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 29/31 Monday May 21st, 2012 11:12:12 PM Pack up and get get ready ta move out. Taggart we're lookin for a way inta Drakesmeade you got any ideas?
Devlin takes a few minutes to prepare a mixture before packing up. He makes his way over the Gargul's staff and gets ready to twist it once the others are ready.
Actions: Prepare last formula (Shield)
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 Monday May 21st, 2012 11:34:09 PM
Sam gets up with the group and is ready to go.
ooc #1-Welcome to our group Ian!
ooc #2-Sorry for the miserable post. I am studying for an important interview tomorrow in the AM. I'll post later tomorrow with updated hp.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 15/53 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:01:52 AM
Welcome again!!!
Sarnak: AC23/15/20 - CMD17 - HP19/(33)37 Kyachi: AC20/16/17 - CMD20 - HP14(14)/38 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:53:10 AM
Sarnak, at the call to move out quickly jumped out of his bedroll and set to putting it away, grabbing a ration from his bag and downing it as he jumps down the rope into the room, noticing the Dwarf in cloak who had joined them. Seeing the general acceptance by the rest of the group he looks to the man and Salutes. "Welcome, I didn't know we would be receiving reinforcements this quickly, Are you capable with healing magic by chance, or is your field somewhere else? Regardless, give me a moment, I should bring out my Companion."
He begins making several arcane gestures, as arcane writing appears beneath his feet as it writes out several incomprehensible forms, till after a minute of this rune being drawn out it completed. The rune then begins spinning rapidly on the ground, becoming a blur of purple, before sliding upwards through his form and then moving to the right a couple feet, the opening of the circle perpendicular to the ground, as a green landscape is revealed through. After a moment, Kyachi bounds into view and jumps through the portal, a copy of the earlier rune appearing on her forehead. The portal then reverts back to the blur and rapidly slows down it's spin and shrinks, before affixing itself to Sarnak's forehead as well.
Kyachi shakes herself for a moment then notices the newcomer, as she looks up and down his form for a moment before giving a fanged grin. "Welcome, More help is always great, but the moment you turn on us I'll be first in line."
As she was introducing herself, Kyachi pulled out his rod and cast extended mage armor on Kyachi, The familiar purple plates re-adorning her form once more.
OOC: Until the next day I think I still have 1 more 1st level spell, and 0 2nds.
Sarnak: AC21/13/18 - CMD17 - HP24/(33)37 Kyachi: AC21/13/18 - CMD20 - HP38/38 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 1:00:57 AM
OOC: Updating header. Also, 2 questions. 1. Does restoration give back the hp lost from ability damage? (i.e. 100 hp, at 50 because of ability damage. Does restoration just improve max hp to 100, or both max and current?) 2. Can I get a note when 8 hours have passed since this current moment? the extended mage armor will wear off then.
We've got company - (DM RobC) Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 2:46:01 AM OOC: From the SRD: "Lost hit points are restored when the damage to your Constitution is healed."
Groups call as to whether you rest further (to heal & recover spells, etc) or whether you deem time to be against you.
Taggart Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 32/32 - CMD 20 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 11:50:41 AM
Taggart says hello to everyone, a small smile gracing his face as Dernock greets him. "Unfortunately, my skills lie more in turning our enemies into a pincushion. I'm afraid my magic is few and far between." He replaces the black contacts in his eyes and pulls his hood up. His eyes widen as Sarnack summons his Eidolon, but he remains silent, stringing his bow and testing the tensile strength. He mutters a word in Aklo and the dark red wood sparks to life, lightning lancing up and down the bow. As Delvin asks for any input, he pauses, looking over at him. "...Let's stick with the plan Blackaxe gave us. Probably for the best."
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 d20+14=34 ; d20+8=26 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:39:43 PM Lets move on, we can rest in a few hours ta allow the spell casters time to remember their spells. Does anyone have any argument with that?
Looking over at Taggart. I normally take the lead to scout ahead and spot traps, your welcome ta join me if ya can stay quiet enough. Devlin says with a grin and a wink.
If there is no arguments Devlin will spin the staff and wait to see what happens. If a new passage is presented to them he will take his normal position and scout ahead.
Actions: Strealth = 34 Perception = 26
OOC: Meant to post earlier that Devlin would have made another mutagen during his watch.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 19/53 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 6:03:19 PM
Bruagh, as is customary, takes up position at the rear of the formation.
Sam -- 18/15/14 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/32 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 11:08:53 PM
Sam eyes the new arrival with concern. "I hope Devlin and Bruagh are right to trust additions to the group. "
He then decides to take a direct approach to form his own opinion. Sam hobbles over to Taggart. "Nice to meet you brother. My name is Sam SnapdragonMcFisticuff. I'm the group's gnomish bard, healer, and tactician. They keep me busy. What brings you to this miserable place?"
Once the group is under way, Sam finds his place somewhere in the middle of the pack.
ooc- Hey Ian. Now that I took my test for the job I'm going for, I can focus on posting. Sam has the bardic ability "inspire competence". It gives you +2 on most skill checks when you need it. For ease of posting, declare me using the ability if you need it. I have plenty of rounds of bardic performance/day. Don't hesitate to use it!
Dernock Uristson AC 22/14/20 CMD 20 HP 12/32 Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 7:11:06 AM
Dernock takes his place in formation, possibly between Sarnak and Fluffy. He's not sure because he still has a fair way to recover from the last battle. hopefully he'll have enough warning to get into a suitable position.
Taggart Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 32/32 - CMD 20 d20+10=11 ; d20+16=19 ; Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:31:21 AM
Taggart greets Sam, saying, "The promise of battle and honour are what brought me here, Master Gnome. I hope to find both of them shortly." He takes Devlin's offer to scout ahead with them, but is perhaps still too tired from his fight with the troglodytes to do anything well.
((Stealth 11, Perception 19. First rolls of the game, and they're both atrocious.))
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 25/11/21 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 19/53 Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 1:26:58 PM
Bruagh calls to the group. "Perhaps now is a good time to go get that armor? We could use it and if not, it will certainly help to equip those we free from the clutches of the Darkbloods."
We've got company - (DM RobC) Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:11:19 PM
The party get ready to move out... only, HOW do they get out?
The entrance to this room closed shut behind Taggart when he entered.
Both Taggart and Devlin look curiously at the carving of Gargul's staff - sure that it can be manipulated.
Bruagh suggests going back for the equipment the party left behind
Devlin -- 20/15/15 -- CMD 18 -- HP 31/31 Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 10:30:50 PM
OOC: In a previous post I stated that Devlin would pivot the staff on the Gargul carving. I posted a perception test in my last post as well if you need me to search it closer.
We've got company - (DM RobC) Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 10:36:24 PM OOC: Sorry, missed that bit. Very well... DM post being typed up now!
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