DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 4:17:34 PM
It takes about an hour for everyone to reach the top, either by levitation, flight or tieing themselves off to those who can carry them. The top is a tight narrow winding twisting path that eventually comes out behind a very large shale rock formation. The group exits into bright sunlight, about a mile and a half higher up the mountain than where they went in. There is a path that leads upwards, it's not very clearly marked, but the remains of it can be seen, Thar follows it easily, leading the rest upwards even further.
OOC: 5500 xp for each, nice way to avoid the climbing challenge.
There is a cave again, but the group is now easily 2.5 to 3 miles up the face of Shadow Mountain now, the cave is only 15 feet or so deep, it ends abruptly with a very solid door, it's either locked or it's extremely stuck. The Door is made of worked iron, with bandings of more iron riveting together.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 11:12:27 PM "Well, this... I have no answer for."
Lia -- AC21/15/18 (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=47 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 1:22:35 AM "If noone wants to pick it, I could summon something to break it down if you like? Or I could go ethereal and have a peek on what's on the other side first?" Lia offers. She scratches a little nervously at her elbow. It doesn't feel the same without her eidolon around "But let me check for anything magical warding it before anyone touches it"
She keeps her eyes and ears open, looking for clues as to what may have travelled this way, any indications as to what may be on the other side, and using arcane sight, anything magical in the immediate area. (Perception: 47. Nat 20, and possibly my highest ever perception roll)
Spells in effect: - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Thursday May 3rd, 2012 12:37:39 PM
Revi readies her weapon just incase things go badly with the door and the opening of it. "Sure would be nice to have a giant or two to open that door. I'd try myself, but there may be traps. Can anyone look for those with some certainty?"
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=45 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 2:49:58 PM
Thar joins Lia in examining the door, looking for a way to open it safely or any possible traps... Perc = 45
If they find nothing, then he steps back and says, "I'm not an expert at disabling these things, but I can at least find traps or related problems... Who wants to open it?"
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Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Thursday May 3rd, 2012 3:08:23 PM
Taking an hour for everyone to get to the top, the Alter Self and Reduce Person spells expire. Tishe' looks around to make sure that Caedmon and Snafu can fit at the top being as big as they are. If not, it is easy as Reduce Person again to cause the two taurs to be Medium sized.
The witch has nothing to help with opening a door, but cautions Lia from going etheral immediately. "How many times can you do that, and would you be able to quickly get back here in case of trouble?"
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=43 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2012 7:04:32 PM
Caedmon tries to help look for traps or trouble, knowing he can do little else to help in such a small area.
Perception: 43
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Thursday May 3rd, 2012 7:17:31 PM
No traps are located, it really appears very tightly wedged in, even though there is a spot to insert a large key into the door. Nudging and pushing on the iron door reviles that the Iron Door is very solid indeed.
Lia -- AC21/15/18 (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=28 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 10:18:20 AM "I'll be ok" Lia responds to Tishe with a grin "I'll just take a peek on the other side to make sure its safe before we make any commotion in knocking it down"
Lia will stand by the door and cast Ethereal Jaunt. Once in effect, she will lean forwards to poke her head through the door to see what is on the other side, but if possible, keeping the remainder of her body on this, the "safe" side of the door.
Spells in effect: - Ethereal Jaunt (14rnds) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight, Darkvision, See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Friday May 4th, 2012 10:58:11 AM
Thar waits patiently while Lia inspects the other side of the door, hoping that she's safe in this risky maneuver. He looks over at Caedmon and other burly types and says, "If we pool our strength, we should be able to open this up using brute force, unless anyone's skilled at picking locks. My skills are more towards nature and healing, not thievery."
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+7=17 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 12:48:32 PM
Caedmon cracks his neck and waits to be directed where to push.
Strength Check: 17 (Did not include any modifiers for size or extra legs as I am not sure what is appropriate.)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Friday May 4th, 2012 12:53:37 PM
The witch does a quick think-back to all the clues they have found, but this is the first time a key has ever been mentioned. Tishe' then looks at the map once more, trying to see if TWO _,I,_,_,E,S could possibly talk of a lock or key. She finally shakes her head. They are going to have to go through the door the hard way...
Tishe' stands back and lets the others set up how to get through the door.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Friday May 4th, 2012 4:43:45 PM
you can get two people side by side if not large and then 1 large person aiding from behind them, just so you can figure out who helps who.
With only one person pushing against it, you couldn't tell if it moved, it seemed really solid, but a small amount of dust/rust escaped from the top.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) d20+8=26 ; Friday May 4th, 2012 8:35:48 PM "Someone help me out here, then Caedmon can help over our shoulders."
Revi gives it all she's got.
Strength check 26
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Sunday May 6th, 2012 8:41:51 PM
Revi asks for some help, but before any offers, she throws her shoulder against the door, with a screeching that would wake the dead the door slowly opens up to revile a a carved and worked hallway that leads slightly uphill, as if to allow stuff to "drain" out of the doorway. It leads in about 50 feet and then opens wider than the hallway itself. There is no light from the inside, just what is coming in through the now open doorway.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Sunday May 6th, 2012 9:50:29 PM "Hah! Looks like a mine to me." Rev brushes herself off, enjoying the feat of strength she accomplished.
Lia -- AC21/15/18 (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Sunday May 6th, 2012 10:56:38 PM OOC: Question to DM: Um, was Lia going ethereal to scout through the door before it was opened? If that didn't happen, do I get the spell back? :)
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Monday May 7th, 2012 12:07:46 AM
you get the spell back, no problem.
Lia -- AC21/15/18 (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=32 ; Monday May 7th, 2012 12:33:06 AM
Lia stands on tip-toe, trying to peek over the top of Revi
"I haven't seen many mines that go upwards. Dwarves on the otherhand are all too common under mountains" Lia looks more serious. This is very possibly the right direction to that scum-sucking dwarf that ensnared her so many months ago.
Spells in effect: - Ethereal Jaunt (14rnds) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Monday May 7th, 2012 2:53:08 AM "The last mine I worked in was sorta like this one, but water was running out of it and it was very very cold, so much so ice had formed about the mine exit."
ooc: we have a few gold mines around here, one in Hatcher Pass about 20 miles north of me and was as described above--ice in the middle of summer at the mine exit.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=33 ; d20+19=24 ; Monday May 7th, 2012 9:34:07 AM
Thar shares their concerns about this odd shaped tunnel... However, they have little choice but to move ahead and see what lies beyond...
He moves to the front and takes point again, moving slowly and stealthily, watchful....
Perc = 33 Stealth = 24
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Monday May 7th, 2012 12:29:17 PM
Pulling her Staff of Fire from her Efficient Quiver, Tishe' casts Light upon the tip, allowing the group to see shadowy light for forty feet.
As Caedmon and Snafu are both 'medium' sized from Tishe's spell, the witch thinks that maybe they can walk two abreast? Revi, Caedmon, Snafu, Lia, Tishe', Thar.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Monday May 7th, 2012 9:01:24 PM
Shortly after the door is forced open by Revi, a wave of stench rolls out the now open entrance. (it stinks greatly)
There are water and waste tracks leading from the room or rooms above to the door, behind it is some waste, but it looks to be two or three months old, not fresh.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Monday May 7th, 2012 9:12:03 PM
Can't get an ic post up today.
Lia -- AC21/15/18 (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=30 ; d20+3=21 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:17:26 AM
Lia nods at Tishe's suggestion to walk two-by-two, and falls in line next to Snafu. Seeing past Revi and Caedmon will be difficult, but at least she is shielded.
The smell is indeed strong. Fearing disease, Lia takes a moment to take a small scarf from her pack and ties it around her head, covering her nose and mouth like a bandana. "Its been some time since I wore one of these" she says with a hidden smile. She walks as carefully and as quietly as she can with the group.
Spells in effect: - Ethereal Jaunt (14rnds) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 1:36:29 AM
Sword in hand, Revi leads the way, "Smells like poop.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Tuesday May 8th, 2012 9:51:50 AM (OOC - OK, I'm a little confused... Is Thar at point like he posted or do you want him guarding the rear? He was scouting but then Tishe' put him in the rear... He's more skilled at scouting ahead and with his elven vision, he's good at looking for threats (+26 Perc)... I'd prefer him up front but I'll go with what the group wants...)
Thar will either go up front and scout ahead or will go to the rear and watch for anyone coming behind them...
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 9:52:23 AM
Tishe' keeps alert as she casts an Extended Barkskin spell on herself, ready to support Revi and Caedmon when they move forward.
"Remember our goal and do not be distracted. Seeking to save Kahlan and bring Skalipy to the justice of the Powers."
Actions...
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:58:38 AM
Following Tishe's lead, Lia draws a rod from her belt pouch, and makes her own skin harder (Use Rod of Lesser Extend along with a casting of Barkskin). She returns the rod to its pouch before responding to Tishe "Oh, he will be brought to justice" she says confidantly.
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Tuesday May 8th, 2012 12:04:06 PM "Come here little shield," Revi says as she grabs Thar brusquely--secretly knowing he likes the rough treatment, and pushes him out in front of her.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Tuesday May 8th, 2012 2:25:41 PM
After the slight climb up to the main room, well it appears to be a main room at least, the group discovers an area that had been well used. It hadn't been a mine in years, but something or someone had lived here. All around the walls are sconces that supported torches. You can tell that due to the carbonized areas on the walls where the torches burned. There are 6 big wooden beams going from the floor to the ceiling. There is also the remnants of a large fire near the middle. There is one other door leading out of the room, it is barely hanging on to the hinges, which are mostly bent. As the group nears the door, the stench gets worse, if that's possible....
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=44 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 3:23:36 PM OOC: Thar can take my place if he likes. I am a ranged combatant and can still get full attacks even from the rear of the party. Also with 120ft base land speed I can get to the front quickly if need be.
Caedmon wrinkles his nose as he moves to the back of the group. He readies an arrow on the bow and looks for any signs of danger.
Perception: 44
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=46 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2012 11:38:33 PM
Lia is alert for danger. She looks at the ceiling for some sort of chimney. Had a fire been lit here, it makes sense that there would have been a way for the smoke to exit. She will nudge the ash and the remains of the fire with her foot - was this a campfire, or was someone trying to dispose of something? Assuming nothing of interest is found, she follows behind Revi and Thar
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d100=60 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=19 ; 4d6=19 ; 4d6=5 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 1:57:18 PM
Tishe' doesn't like the smell. She is also confident that, although this is a trap, the group will be able to bust it out from the insides!
The witch follows 10 feet behind Revi as they move towards the fire, and Readies a Scorching Ray spell against any monster that rushes out of the opposing door.
Actions... Move Action: 30 feet to C,15 Standard: READY any creature rushing at them through the door Scorching Ray; 60% success; Touch AC nat 1, 17, 19 Dam: 0, 19, 5 no save
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+9=14 ; d20+26=30 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 2:21:24 PM
That swaps places with Caedmon and when he smells the rank odor, he pauses, trying to identify it... Is it rotted food, the scent of unwashed bodies or a corpse or undead creature like a zombie... (Not sure what to roll on this... Nature?14)
He also takes a further look at the room's interior and walls, making sure that there aren't any traps they've missed... Perc = 30
IF everything checks out, he moves to where he can get a glimpse of what lies beyond the door... If it's too dark, he takes out a sun rod and tosses it in that direction...
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Wednesday May 9th, 2012 2:21:25 PM
Nothing is heard and nothing seems to come rushing out at the group either. There are some small piles of junk and garbage in various piles about the room. Caedmon, during his searching about he discovers a well worn hatchet/axe. Lia digging about in the fire pit (there is no chimney by the way, whomever lived here wasn't very smart) locates another hand axe , that while covered in ash, seems not to be damaged by any fire that had burnt in the pit since it was put there. Thar decides that the stench is from defecating "people", rotted food and just general uncleanliness.
15 minutes have passed since the door was opened.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20=5 ; d20=7 ; d20+25=26 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2012 7:22:07 PM
Caedmon looks at the hatchet to see if there is anything unique about it. "I wonder if this is magical or mundane."
Appraise: 6 Perception: 26
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+20=29 ; Thursday May 10th, 2012 12:20:02 AM
Lia pickups up the handaxe, and holds it between her thumb and forefinger - as if she doesn't want to get any germs from it. She does a quick examination of it (Arcane Sight to detect magic. Spellcraft to ID if magical: 29) before offering it to the party "Anyone want an axe?"
"Let's try and wrap this up. The smell here is awful. We'll probably get a disease just from looking at things"
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Thursday May 10th, 2012 12:27:28 PM
"We know whatever was here was still alive. Lets keep going." She urges the group to continue through the opposite doorway.
Actions...
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=42 ; Thursday May 10th, 2012 2:09:58 PM
While the others investigate the various axes, Thar continues on to the next doorway and looks beyond... The whole time, he tries to remain quiet and stealthy, though its hard with all the others around him...
Perc = 42
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20=7 ; Thursday May 10th, 2012 3:30:06 PM Caedmon puts the axe in his pack and will take up his position in the back of the group.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Thursday May 10th, 2012 7:16:51 PM
Revi takes a look at the axe to determine if it's fit to be wielded.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Friday May 11th, 2012 11:22:37 AM
With a close look at the axe she is holding, Lia does in deed discover that it is magical. With a closer inspection, it is a +1 axe. It's crude looking, but it is serviceable enough.
Heading to the door, a look down the hallway shows that the tunnel has 4 exits off of it, as well as it going straight.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Friday May 11th, 2012 12:07:39 PM
Tishe' has no opinions on the best way to go, trusting her packmates in the lead.
Actions...
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Friday May 11th, 2012 12:27:32 PM "That is the scout... I'll defer to him."
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Friday May 11th, 2012 1:33:15 PM "Well, lets leave no stone unturned. we should check each exit as we head down this hallway, agreed?" If there are no objections, Revi will follow behind Thar or lead the way if he does not want to.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=33 ; Friday May 11th, 2012 2:16:30 PM
Thar slowly leads the way down the hall, ready for any dangers and confident that Revi's got his back... He picks up his sun rod, tosses it ahead a few feet and continues doing this as he slowly investigates the hall... At the first door, he uses his mirror to peek around the wall and see what's inside...
perc - 33
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Friday May 11th, 2012 7:24:46 PM
Moving carefully, Thar gets to the point where he can look into the first room, it turns out to be a 20 x 20 room that has been used as a den or sleeping quarters. If anything it's even filthier than the big main room, with heaps of skins and blankets strewn about in piles for sleeping. Further down at the end of the hallway past where it opened up, a well built door can be seen, there is something metal attached to the door, but it's too far away to make it out.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=32 ; Saturday May 12th, 2012 12:40:13 AM
Lia packs the axe into her kit for the time being. Perhaps it will be a useful tool to cut the dwarves beard off? Right before his fingers and ears, of course.
With the passageway being narrower, she follows single-file behind Revi.
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Saturday May 12th, 2012 2:07:15 AM OOC: Woot! Perfect posting week for Sunrise!
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Saturday May 12th, 2012 2:28:39 PM
Thar motions to everyone what's in the first room and suggests that someone go in and investigate it while he keeps moving up the hall... He doesn't want to leave anything unexplored behind them...
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+8=11 ; Monday May 14th, 2012 10:52:23 AM
Tishe' nods and asks Caedmon to look in the left doors and Snafu look in all the right doors to make sure there is nothing hiding and ready to attack them once they've passed. This will allow Thar, Revi, and Lia to be prepared up front, and Tishe' with the light, to keep looking behind her to ensure nothing comes at them unaware from behind.
Actions... Perception: 11 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=33 ; d20+25=26 ; Monday May 14th, 2012 8:04:39 PM
With arrow at the ready, Caedmon inspects the doors to the left, calling out anything he spots as he does so.
Perception: 33
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Monday May 14th, 2012 8:19:40 PM
Caedmon spots something glittering in the northwestern corner of the small room. Thar leads the others forward a few steps and see the room to the south, that has been well lived in and stinks of the musk of something that lived there. There are piles of rags and bedding scattered about.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Monday May 14th, 2012 8:38:50 PM "We should check the rooms in more detail before moving on. I don't want anything sneaking up behind me later on" Lia whispers, not knowing if that was the way the party usually handles such things.
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+8=20 ; Tuesday May 15th, 2012 10:18:46 AM
Tishe' nods at Lia's suggestion. "It has been a long time since Kahlan went missing. A few more moments to really ensure a room is clear won't hurt."
She continues to make sure Caedmon checks the left doors and Snafu checks the right doors. If either see something, the party halts and waits for an 'all clear' signal to continue forward.
Thar, Revi, and Lia keeps alert up front, and Tishe' with the light keeps looking behind her to ensure nothing comes at them unaware from behind.
Actions... Perception: 20 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=30 ; d20+25=31 ; Tuesday May 15th, 2012 1:38:52 PM "Something in here." the Taur calls out. Weapon at the ready he enters the room looking for what caught his eye.
Double rolls continue but: Perception: 30
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Tuesday May 15th, 2012 2:54:53 PM
At Caedmon's call, Thar stops his scouting and looks behind him. He stays where he is and trusts in the others to check out whatever it is that Caedmon found... Meanwhile, he keeps an eye on the South room but won't go in until they deal with whatever's in the N room...
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Tuesday May 15th, 2012 3:57:27 PM
Revi stays on guard in the hallway, going on full defense.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Tuesday May 15th, 2012 7:46:54 PM
Tishe` sees nothing coming up behind the group, Thar and the others up front still see the same hallway, only the door at the end can be seen to have charcoal words in crude verbiage decorate the door and the walls to each side. Caedmon, digging around in the pile of bedding finds 200 silver pieces and 35 gold once he has fully searched the area.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=39 ; Tuesday May 15th, 2012 11:01:28 PM
Lia squints her eyes, trying to read the charcoal words as the party advance (Perception: 39) but keeps her position behind Revi.
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+8=11 ; Wednesday May 16th, 2012 9:03:41 AM
Tishe' continues to make sure Caedmon checks the left doors and Snafu checks the right doors. If either see something, the party halts and waits for an 'all clear' signal to continue forward.
Thar, Revi, and Lia keeps alert up front, and Tishe' with the light keeps looking behind her to ensure nothing comes at them unaware from behind.
Actions... Perception: 11 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=38 Wednesday May 16th, 2012 9:39:21 AM
Since there's no threat in the N room, Thar suggests someone quickly check out the South room while he continues forward...
He moves forward down the hall, going to M10 and using his mirror to peer into the room... If it's unoccupied, he asks someone to check that room out too and then moves forward a bit to M11 to look N into the next room...
Perc - 38
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=43 ; Wednesday May 16th, 2012 1:36:41 PM
Caedmon will quickly grab the coins to divide up later and continue searching the rooms on the left hand side.
Perception: 43
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Wednesday May 16th, 2012 7:19:07 PM
Caedmon searches the north rooms, another searches the south rooms. Combined they find 500 sp and 225 gp. Caedmon also finds a small hidden cubbyhole, inside it he finds a Heavy Crossbow. No one but the group seems to be anywhere in this smallish complex. The Heavy door at the end of the hallway has a small 15 square foot area in front of it. The door is of very hefty, dense wood, stained with age and what was probably along time ago was blood. There are words and pictures drawn on it with charcoal, probably from sticks used for a came fire. Also, there is a bronze plate riveted to the door with words inscribed into it. There seems not to be a handle or latch on the door to open it.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=33 ; Thursday May 17th, 2012 12:52:56 AM "I wonder if a "Keep Out" sign has ever actually kept anyone out?" Lia says with a wry smile. Looking in more detail and perhaps over-analyizing the situation "A nicely made bronze plate, compared to mispelled, charcoal writing. Definitely two separate parties. Do you think it deliberate that the word 'safety' is mispelled?"
She does a quick inspection for any traps (Perception: 33)
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=38 ; Thursday May 17th, 2012 3:36:32 PM
Thar's intrigued by the door and possible threat that is around it... He stops and peers closely at the ground and walls around him, looking for what could be a trap or any odd shaped or colored floor tiles. The one step at a time might relate to certain steps have to be done in order, but again, he's not sure...
Perc = 38
He helps Lia explore the area and asks the group, "I've only got one detect magic memorized and I'll cast it if needed, but does anyone else have many they can use to see if we've got magic on the door or the floor nearby?"
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Thursday May 17th, 2012 7:54:58 PM "My vision benefits from Arcane Sight permanently, and I do not need to concentrate for it to take effect. If there is anything magical nearby, I believe I will be able to notice it" Lia responds with perhaps misplaced confidence.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+8=27 ; Thursday May 17th, 2012 8:55:58 PM
Tishe' smiles, more and more liking the cheery but not overbearing confidence of thier new packmate, Lia. The witch herself would never have thought of a bronze plaque stating 'welcome' or 'keep out'. Trellus often chided her on her inability to see humor and taking everything literally. "It seems the years have gained me wisdom in many ways", she says to no one in particular.
Tishe' continues to watch the back of the pack.
Actions... Perception: 27 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Friday May 18th, 2012 1:14:53 AM
Careful examination of the area around the door, reveals that if pushed, one of the edge stones should open the door, or at least unlatch it. Searching of the floor, shows that the door was opened the for last time somewhere about a month ago. There is no magic to be seen on the door or about the door. You now have the choice of opening the door, or returning back through the filthy warren this well crafted place has become.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+8=15 ; Friday May 18th, 2012 10:18:42 AM
Tishe' urges her packmates to try and go through the door.
Tishe' continues to watch the back of the pack.
Actions... Perception: 15 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+26=43 ; Friday May 18th, 2012 2:39:26 PM
Thar says a quick prayer and then using the edge of his sword, he pushes the stone, staying well clear of the door...
If it opens, he'll breath a little easier, and check to see if its opening triggered anything else in the area and will ask Lia to do the same re: arcane magics...
Perc = 43
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=44 ; d20+25=28 ; Friday May 18th, 2012 8:39:22 PM
Caedmon searches for any sort of trap keeping his eyes peeled as is customary for the large monk.
Perception: 44
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=29 ; Saturday May 19th, 2012 12:32:04 AM "Ok, let's do this". Lia takes a cleansing breath, trying to anticipate what may be on the other side of the door and feeling unprotected without her eidolon by her side. Following the leaders, alert for signs of danger Perception: 29
Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Saturday May 19th, 2012 11:54:44 AM
Thar presses the stone that he determined was the door latch, there's a loud "click" and the door swings open. Beyond the door is an are 10 x 20 feet and then there's runes carved into the floor, forming a grid. The overall size of the room is 20 wide by 50 deep.
Lia's Arcane Sight stops working as well as her flight once she enters the room.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Saturday May 19th, 2012 12:18:46 PM ooc: are the pcs at any particular position relevant to the floor grid, or is it irrelevant? Ta!
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Saturday May 19th, 2012 3:05:01 PM
Guarding the back of the group against any surprise attacks, Revi moves forward with the rest and upon seeing the runes on the floor, asks, "Looks like the same kinda writing as was on the map. Can you decipher them Tishe?" Revi did not have a mind for foreign languages, spoken or written, she was just a killing machine.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Saturday May 19th, 2012 5:22:03 PM
Inside the room, there is a 10 foot wide area the width of the room, the area is located at the bottom of the puzzle.
_____ ]8888[ ]8888[ ]8888[ ]8888[ ]0000[ **A**
Imagine the 8's are the puzzle, the 0's are the 10' wide area where you can stand without stepping on them. The A is the spot in the wall where the door opened to let you in. (the 8's and 0's each reflect 10 x 10 areas, the A is a 5' wide door)
That help orient you?
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Sunday May 20th, 2012 5:27:31 PM
each tile, for the letter is about 1 3/4 feet long by 1 1/4 feet wide. Again, just clarifying the size of it.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Sunday May 20th, 2012 5:55:07 PM
Thar steps back, inviting Tishe' to come and interpret what this puzzle might be. He can't read the writing, but knows that Tishe's good at it... If Tishe' can't figure it out, he'll consider casting comprehend languages to get a better idea of the puzzle...
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Sunday May 20th, 2012 9:01:43 PM Just in case noone else is, I've started working on translating the grid
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Sunday May 20th, 2012 9:45:40 PM
As Lia's magical abilities fade from her, she lets forth a quiet curse riddled rant that roughly translates as "may the inbred person who made this room lay with a diseased goblin and wake to find an appendage missing".
"Ok, so my magical abilities have been surpressed. I won't be able to cast anything while we're in here"
The symbols on the floor look very similar to those on the map. Distracting herself from both her missing abilities and eidolon, she tries to reconcile the symbols with their known values.
She takes some paper from a pocket, and start scribbling some notes. When done, she shows the rest of the party "What do you think? It also takes into account what I thought was an accidental misspelling of the word "safety", though that would now seem deliberate"
** Spells currently surpressed ** Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Monday May 21st, 2012 12:08:51 PM "Very good Lia! If no one is willing, I'll go first to test the steps, alright?"
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Monday May 21st, 2012 4:52:27 PM
OK, need to know how fast you want to move across the floor, who's going and where everyone is. Also how where to step is relayed to whomever is crossing. All these need to be known so I can set a DC and then inform you of the results.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Monday May 21st, 2012 8:12:45 PM
Revi is going to move half speed, and be very cautious.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=34 ; Monday May 21st, 2012 8:51:11 PM
Lia looks around the walls and roof of the room. In her experience, a puzzle such as this one typically has consequences for mistakes. Holes for arrows, gas, fire, could all be possibilities. (Perception: 34). She also tries to get a clear look at what might be on the other side of this room.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+25=44 ; d20+25=31 ; Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:04:13 AM
Caedmon searches in a manner similar to Lia.
Perception: 44
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:19:43 AM
Nothing is spotted by either Caedmon or Lia, and the far wall looks like solid sections of 5' wide, floor to ceiling stone. As stated there is no observed arrow or gas holes to be seen.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 2:47:52 AM "I'm more than happy to let someone else go first" Lia says with a smile, backing away from the marked floor.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 7:48:13 AM
"Stop!" Tishe' hisses forcefully, and tries to hold back anyone who steps into the room. "Runes, remember? The map had runes. Let me get out the map and this may be why we couldn't decipher the whole thing!"
Excitedly, the witch brings out the map and compares with the floor.
(ooc: more later: I don't have time to look at the map right now)
Actions... Perception: 15 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 12:59:36 PM
Revi does as Tishe wishes and remains where she is.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 1:58:59 PM
Thar nearly steps into the room but at the last second stops at Tishe's warning. He does, however, look for something large to toss in there, in order to trigger any traps that might be around. Maybe a chair or other object from one of the rooms...
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 4:59:21 PM
Tishe' feels really sheepish, because Lia came up with a great plan and Tishe' just didn't listen closely enough.
"That is a good plan and good reasoning", she tells Lia. "I think we should try it, but does anyone have any rope to tie on to our volunteer? Magic doesn't work here and I would prefer to not lose anyone to a deep hole!"
Actions... Perception: 15 looking behind the group
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 6:04:50 PM "When the time comes, I have no problem going first to check for dangers."
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:55:32 AM
Tishe' giggles. "Caedmon, if there is a pit under a bad step on the runes, how are we going to pull you up? Let Revi do it."
Actions...
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 1:55:16 PM
Seeing a chance to break the tension the Taur laughs with Tishe'. "With my cat like reflexes what's the worse that could happen, what could possibly go wrong? Kidding, point taken."
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 2:28:48 PM
Thar takes out a rope from his pack and hands it to either Revi or Caedmon, helping them secure it around their waist and underarms, similar to how one wears a rope when climbing a wall...
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 6:56:33 PM
Thar, give me a skill check. Climbing DC 14: Seaman SC 13: unskilled DC 18
I still need to know whom is inside the room, so far I am assuming everyone but Snafu is crowding into the 10' area before the runed tiles.
I'll give the skill check required for crossing the floor once I know whom is in the room.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 7:23:19 PM
Revi is in the room and will allow the rope to be tied to her.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Wednesday May 23rd, 2012 9:13:39 PM
Lia stands in the room watching Revi get tied up with rope, nervous about what may happen next.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+10=27 Thursday May 24th, 2012 9:17:01 AM
Thar tries to remember how he tied his last slip knot (Climb = 27 ) and helps tie it onto Revi...
(Guys, we're going out of town for the holiday and I'll be back Sun pm. We won't have Inet access during it so no posts from me until then...)
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Thursday May 24th, 2012 9:18:42 PM
Caedmon wraps the other end of the rope around his torso and acts as an anchor for Revi.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 Friday May 25th, 2012 3:42:07 PM
Caedmon holds the rope, ready to pull if needed.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) Friday May 25th, 2012 4:27:38 PM
Tishe' sidles to the left side of the room, careful to not step on any of the Runes. she waits, expectantly, for Revi to attempt Lia's chosen path.
Actions...
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Friday May 25th, 2012 5:02:18 PM
OCC: Anyone know where Snafu went to? or was he going on leave?
ok, here's what the DC breaks down to. Each tile is small, declaring a base of DC 8, there is small pieces of stone (gravel) that's +1, and each tile moves down about a 1/2 inch and it rocks side to side and forward and back that's a +1 so a DC 10 Acrobatics roll is needed for each 8 steps following the letter pattern to get across the room, that's 4 acrobatics checks as a DC 10. If you fail one I will inform you of the results.
The first time Revi touches the first step the door behind the group, leading out to the dirty living area, slams shut tight. Also Revi can feel a click as the tile reaches the bottom of it's movement.
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) d20+3=21 ; d20+3=12 ; d20+3=21 ; d20+3=19 ; Friday May 25th, 2012 9:30:13 PM
Scratching her head, "I'm not really sure why I chose to volunteer, but I'm committed now." Revi walks gingerly across the steps as advised by the rest.
Acrobatics checks: 21, 12, 21, 19 (whew! I didn't know my acrobatics skill was that bad!)
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Saturday May 26th, 2012 8:18:51 PM
As Revi takes each successive step, the sound of the clicks gets louder and louder. As she passes half way there is suddenly a build up of static electricity. The hair on everyone begins to lift it's self up away from their heads, it can only be moments before something triggers the built up charge. Revi catches herself before she puts her foot down with a swirling arm motion to keep her balance. As she reaches the final step, a door right in front of her seems to snap open with a bang and she can then step into a short hallway of only 10 feet before it turns into a spiral stair case down. Further than she can see down....
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Sunday May 27th, 2012 2:21:17 AM
Lia winces as the electricity builds up. Should Revi get hurt, Lia might even feel midly bad about it. As Revi makes it safely to the other side, Lia exhales, not realising she had been holding her breath. "How curious to feel a connection with almost complete strangers"
"Do we follow, or does anyone have a better way for us to cross?"
** Spells currently surpressed ** Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Sunday May 27th, 2012 2:18:29 PM
Revi calls back, "I'm okay!" Then explains what she see's through the door and unties the rope from around her waist.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d20+12=29 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+12=13 ; d20+12=17 ; Sunday May 27th, 2012 7:25:43 PM
Thar finally breathes a bit easier as Revi reaches the other end....
He tries to think of an easier way to cross but says, "Well, it let's see if we can anchor the rope above the ground somehow and then someone could crawl across using their hands and feet, and avoid touching the floor? On the other hand, I'm nimble enough that I could use the tiles too and avoid touching the wrong ones... I'll go next..."
WIth that, he'll say a quick prayer, cross himself and then step gently from square to square...
Acro - 29, 16, 31, 13...
OOC - My acrobatics is a +12 so all I need to do is avoid a natural one??? Or in this case, does a nat'l 1 not imply a failure?
(Ouch... OK, Depending on the answer to the question above re: natural ones on these checks... He has 7 hero points and will burn one up to reroll that last check IF the nat'l 1 means a fail. -> new roll 17 If It doesn't mean a fail, then he's OK anyway and no use hero point)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 197/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Sunday May 27th, 2012 8:01:14 PM Nat 1's are only failures if you fail to make the minimum DC of the task. This has been discussed in the Rules Center.
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+5=14 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=17 ; d6=5 ; Sunday May 27th, 2012 9:23:25 PM OOC: What Revi said. A Nat1 is an auto fail on Saving Throws and Attacks (and probably a few other things) but not skill checks
When her turn comes about, Lia holds her arms outstretched for additional balance and begins the slow journey across the room. She wobbles every now and then, but progresses
Acrobatics checks: 14, 17, 7 (Ouch. Use Hero Point to reroll), 15, 17. Heroic check to see if I get the Hero Point Back: 5 = Nope.
**************************************** ** Spells currently surpressed ** **************************************** Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Monday May 28th, 2012 10:29:50 AM (Thanks all... Nice that I don't have to burn up a hero point, since Thar makes the checks ashis acrobatic is a +12... )
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP141/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Monday May 28th, 2012 9:35:53 PM check...
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 158/158 d20+18=31 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+18=22 ; d20+18=22 ; Monday May 28th, 2012 11:33:51 PM
Caedmon goes over as well being much more nimble than any 2200lbs Taur has the right to be.
Lowest Acrobatic check was 22.
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+2=4 ; d20+2=20 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=19 ; d20+2=11 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2012 8:00:42 AM
Tishe' sees the electrical charge building up and prepares to cast a spell to protect her from electricity, but just in time remembers the anti-magic field. She gulps as the others dance across the stones. "I am not an agile person", she complains to Wart, her cauldron, and then, taking her courage in both hands, attempts the path.
And steps off twice.
Actions...
Acrobatics: 4, 20, 5, 19
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- d8=7 ; d8=6 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2012 10:39:22 AM
As Tishe` begins to cross the floor, she makes it almost all the way through the second word and mistakenly steps on the "D" rather than the "H". As she does so, those with magical detection sight see the room flare with magic only momentarily. During that flare everyone not on the spiral staircase takes 1% of their hit point maximum in electrical damage. Then as Tishe` corrects her mistake, getting through to the misspelled Safety steps from the "F" she steps on a "Y" by accident. The room once again flashes with magic and everyone takes 2% of their maximum hit points in electrical damage. (now a total of 3% damage)
Tishe`, need 1 more Acrobatics check please (I should have made it more clear, forgive me please)
Everyone else (anyone know where Snafu's player went?) is waiting in the short hallway watching Tishe` make her way across the puzzle.
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 1:13:29 PM
Thar, standing on the spiral staircase (since he went second?) watches with a grimace as Tishe' stumbles and several members are injured by the shock... He readies his healing powers to help those who are hurt...
(OOC - PC's - remember to post your updated hp's so I know how much healing to dole out... Thanks!)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 115/115) d20+2=5 ; d20+2=5 ; d20+2=11 ; Tuesday May 29th, 2012 7:09:15 PM
Tishe' is shocked by the surge of electricity, and again! It takes her a moment to regain her bearings, and she steps wrong twice more before she is safely across.
Actions... Assuming 4 misses = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10% total (or is it 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 = 15% total?)
Acrobatics: 5, 5, 11
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP138/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] Tuesday May 29th, 2012 8:06:37 PM OOC: I'm assuming only Revi and Thar were on the staircase. 1% of 141 = 1pts damage = 140pts. 2% of 140 = 2pts damage = 138pts.
"Yow!" Lia convulses as the electricty passes through her body. She turns back to watch Tishe, a somewhat displeased expression on her face.
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************************* ** Spells currently surpressed ** ************************* Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Tuesday May 29th, 2012 8:11:14 PM
It goes 1 + 2 + 4 + 8% = 15% total damage.
As everyone gathers on the stair side of the puzzle room they all seem to exhale a somewhat held breath. Now the question will be, when it's time to leave how does the group get across the room from this side....
At the other end of the short hallway, is the top of a spiral stair case. It can be seen going down about 10 feet before it vanishes out of sight as it circles back around.
Exp award is 29,000 each and Lia gets 1 hero point for taking the time to decipher the puzzle map. (max xp for the puzzle was 30k, you came close to maxing it, gratz)
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 153/158 Tuesday May 29th, 2012 10:52:38 PM "Looks like we go down?"
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 99/115) Wednesday May 30th, 2012 7:10:24 AM
ooc: Havent heard from Snafu at all. :-(
The smell of ozone drifting around her, Tishe' finally gains the stair. "That felt like a thunderstorm on the Sargrass Plains!" she says as she absently pinches a lock of hair that is smoldering. "I can do and know many things, but a circus acrobat I am not."
The witch urges Revi to once again take the lead and go down the stairs.
Actions... 15% of 115 = 16 hit points lost moves back into position gains 29K experience :-)
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 280/280 minutes; +5 natural AC
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 d8+5=10 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+19=25 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 11:31:44 AM
Thar again takes the lead with Revi and tosses his sun rod down the stairs, aiming at the far wall so that it rebounds and goes down the opposing stairs...
Then, he'll touch Tishe on the shoulder, healing her of some of her damage, saying with a grin, "Let's see if we can fix some of those burns. Next time we have a vacation, maybe consider taking dance or ballet lessons."
Then, he'll go down the steps slowly, staying near the wall. At the bottom, he'll use his mirror to look around the corner to see what lies below... His sun rod should give him illumination...
Heal - 10 pts of damage to Tishe Percept - 34 Stealth - 25
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 153/158 d20+25=26 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 2:35:49 PM
Caedmon keeps his eyes peeled as he takes up a position at the rear of the group to prevent and ambush from the rear.
Perception: 26
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Wednesday May 30th, 2012 6:26:36 PM
The group winds down the stair case, they pass 50', then pass 100'. The group is passing 150' when they hear the the secret door that opened once the floor was crossed, slam shut. Waiting for almost 5 minutes, nothing is heard from above or below. How deep must the group go to find either the bottom or an exit....
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP120/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=42 ; Wednesday May 30th, 2012 11:19:36 PM OOC: 15% damage of 141 = 21pts
"I guess that means we keep going this way" Lia suggests "It would be very strange for someone to have put that trap in the way of a deadend. This must lead somewhere"
She remains alert for any more surprises (Perception: 42)
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************************* ** Spells currently surpressed ** ************************* Spells in effect: - Barkskin (140mins extended to 280mins - 15mins) - Mage Armor on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Greater Magic Fang on eidolon (14hrs dur extended to 28hrs) - Ant Haul on eidolon (28hrs dur) - Ant Haul on self (28hrs dur) - Overland Flight on self (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Lia keeps her feet around 1" from the ground) - Overland Flight on eidolon (14hrs dur - unless otherwise stated Rinn keeps his feet around 1" from the ground)
Permanent Spells: - Arcane Sight (120ft), Darkvision (60ft), See Invisibility, Tongues, Ring of Counterspells (Greater Dispel Magic)
Revi AC30/15/29 | 167/197 | CMD 37(41sunder) Thursday May 31st, 2012 4:00:51 AM
Revi keeps trudging on, following behind Thar.
DM - JC ------- The Door, but no Door knocker --------- Thursday May 31st, 2012 1:27:14 PM
The stairs go down another 200 feet before they flatten out to a hallway 15 feet long. The door here looks like solid oak, well kept and the hinges are on the inside. The life bar is solid iron and it must pivot or something in the width of the door and it's reinforcements. The hall is just a little under 10 feet wide and not quite 10 feet high, there is very little dust on the floor, due to looking like it's well used, or was up until recently.
Caedmon Bogha AC 31/24/30 --SR 24 -- CMD 40/48 -- HP 153/158 d20+25=31 ; Thursday May 31st, 2012 2:07:59 PM
Caedmon continues following the group, searching for something... anything.
Perception: 31
Thar, AC 25, 132/132 2d8+10=20 ; d20+26=33 ; Thursday May 31st, 2012 3:53:41 PM
Thar picks up the sun rod as they go and continues to throw it ahead of them as they walk... He does takes a quick moment, touches Lia on the shoulder too and says, "Here, let me see if I can patch up that burn on your neck..."
Thar arrives at the door and peers at it closely, looking to see if he can pick out anything odd or dangerous or anything else that seems relevant... "Anyone want to help me search for traps?" he asks...
Perc = 33
Cast CMW on Lia - Heals 20 pt of damage _________ Spells Cast - 1st level - Bless (as CLW's) 2nd level - Weapon of Awe (as CMW's)
Tishe' (AC:27 Touch 27 CMD:20 HP 99/115) Thursday May 31st, 2012 10:01:39 PM
"Thanks, sweetie", responds Tishe' to Thar, "but it is only a scratch."
Still, the time has been a long one, when the door arrives. The Witch casts a Light spell on Wart, and waits for Thar to check the door for traps.
Actions... gain 10 hit points gains 29K experience :-) (haven't written it down)
Effects... Barkskin: [CL 14] 260/280 minutes; +5 natural AC Light: [CL14] 20 foot bright, 40 foot dim light
Lia -- AC26*/15/23* (25/15/22 if near Rinn) - CMD21 - HP140/141 [Rinn AC33/10/31 - CMD 38 - HP145/145] d20+27=36 ; Friday June 1st, 2012 12:18:10 AM
Lia initially recoils from Thar, but accepts the cleric's healing touch "Uh.. thanks" she says in a somewhat confused tone. "They seem to be genuinely good folk" she notes to herself.
With another door blocking their path, she looks for any unusual markings on the door, and listens for the sound of anything that might be on the other side. (Perception: 36)
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