Another tunnel - DM RobC Friday October 26th, 2012 12:45:41 AM Sam and Oathbreaker point their weapons into the darkness, but even with their darkvision they see nothing ahead but a tunnel
Devlin too takes aim, but not before making sure he isn't a target himself
Bruagh tries the diplomatic approach, but whoever it is stays silent. Shinto tries a slightly less diplomatic approach.
Terser, Kyachi and Sarnak move to the rear and stay out of line of sight
Sam tries to determine the race and dialect of the speaker. The language is common and spoken fluently in a male voice - in a much higher pitch/tone that you'd expect from an adult human. Trying to determine the specific dialect is too difficult for Sam and he is unable to tell the race of the speaker, but the voice does sound familiar. If Sam had to take a guess, he would say that it sounded a bit similar to the imp from Drakesmeade.
Whoever or whatever spoke before does not speak again and cannot be seen or heard.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday October 26th, 2012 1:42:33 AM
In Abyssal- "Why are you following us? What do you want?"
To the group in common-"I think the voice came from the imp we ran into before. I've got a bad feeling about this."
Ooc- Star Wars reference gauntlet has been thrown down.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+13=31 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=24 ; d10+4=11 ; d10+4=7 ; 3d6=5 ; d20+6=14 Friday October 26th, 2012 6:32:00 PM
Devlin nods to Taggert than nods down the tunnel. He mouths, Thirty feet to Oathbreaker than sets his sights down the tunnel. He covers Tag's advance with his crossbow.
Stealth = 31 (pain effect) Fire on hostile if one appears activating slotless scabbard of vigor (+4, 1 rnd) To hit =29 (pain, crit 24 to confirm) Dam = 11 (+7 if crit)(+5 if sneak) target bleeds for 3 hp/turn (bleeding strike) Perception = 14
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Friday October 26th, 2012 6:35:52 PM
Seeing the sneakier of the group advance, Bruagh sets himself up on the front line to protect the rest of the group should something press and assault. Raeb flanks him and his shield and axe are at the ready.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+22=30 ; d20+13=17 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=6 ; Friday October 26th, 2012 7:17:44 PM
The Oathbreaker nods, placing his hand on his chest and casting Aspect of the Falcon (+3 Perception, +1 to ranged attacks) on himself. His eyes grow wide and feathers sprout from his hair as he makes his way into the tunnel, his bow and arrow held out before him. The masked dwarf breathes a sigh of relief as he once again finds himself underground.
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Perception: 30 Stealth: 17 Attack if a hostile is detected: 28 Damage: 8+6 shock
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20=18 ; Saturday October 27th, 2012 12:15:45 AM
Seeing the Oathbreaker entering the tunnel in "stealth mode", Shonti is almost noticeably frightened by what his wild imagination is picturing ahead... He sticks to the wall just outside the doorway, and is breathing deeply, mentally preparing himself for whatever might be. "Watch it Shinto! You'll get us all killed with that tone.." He says to his brother, just above a whisper.
OOC: Perception: 1d20+1=19. Accidentally rolled without adding my bonus...
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday October 27th, 2012 5:03:37 AM
Sam hops on Chuckles and rides in the middle of the group into what feels like a trap.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 Saturday October 27th, 2012 5:50:26 AM Shinto would help clear any debris in the way of Taggert going into the tunnel if necessary, before taking his place alongside Braugh at the frontal, and nods to him. "t'ings gonna get ugly from 'ere out I reckon, eh? He stands with his chin held high, and his axe at the ready.
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Sunday October 28th, 2012 5:10:03 AM
Dernock settles to march at the back.
Another tunnel - DM RobC Sunday October 28th, 2012 5:35:27 AM Oathbreaker takes point, with Devlin not far behind. The rest of the party fall in line with Dernock bringing up the rear
The tunnel twists and turns, weaving its way into the ground. Small tunnels - too small for even the smallest of gnomes - open and close along the way. Oathbreaker pulls up where the 'main' tunnel looks to split in multiple directions. Four separate paths, no wait, five. No, that fifth one rejoins with the fourth not far ahead. Though the third one looks to split off in multiple directions too.
These tunnels form some sort of catacomb-like, labyrinthine network. They look naturally formed. It would be extremely easy for the party to get lost in here for many a day.
A voice echoes through the current tunnel, but even the super keen senses of Oathbreaker can't see the source in this maze "Oh, watch out for that symbol of pain at the entrance. What, you found it already? Never mind then..."Sam is now quite sure that it belongs to the imp Brann from Drakesmeade. Between Brann, the duergar, undead, necromancers and the possible demon child - Sam is confident he will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Star Wars reference back at Sam :)
========== Could I have a marching order please - 1. For when the party are single-file (5ft wide. Note large creatures will need to use the squeezing rules in such cases) 2. For when the party can stand side-by-side (10ft wide).
The tunnels size varies as you walk, and it could be either at any time. Flying above someone would also be unlikely.
Note the pain effect remains still too
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+6=24 ; Monday October 29th, 2012 2:18:58 AM
Sarnak and Kyachi both look to the small tunnels, wondering about them as they proceed with the group. Sarnak tries to think of if there are any magical creatures known for making labyrinthine tunnel networks, or that dig in general.
OOC: Sarnak makes knowledge : arcane check for any creatures that may create such a tunnel structure. rolled 24
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Monday October 29th, 2012 11:13:17 AM
Terser stations himself where he can best protect the casters and steels himself for the foray into the tunnel.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Monday October 29th, 2012 12:47:19 PM Shonti keeps close to the "inside" of the group, to make sure that he is well protected from either front or back. "Maybe we should leave a trail to follow back? Just in case we get lost, we'll know where we've been." Shonti suggests to the Oathbreaker as our group comes to this multi-fork in the tunnel.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=24 ; d20+14=20 ; Monday October 29th, 2012 2:53:26 PM
The Oathbreaker nods, closing his eyes and murmuring a short prayer to Eberyon. The party feels their feet tingle, and notice that they now leave no trace. Kneeling down, the masked dwarf attempts to find any tracks leading down any of the tunnels, and listens intently for any noise coming from any of them.
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Using Terrain Bond so Oathbreaker leaves tracks, but no one else does Perception: 24 Survival: 20
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday October 29th, 2012 5:58:19 PM "Show yourself Brann!"
Sam waits for the group to get organized and pick a path. He pats Chuckles on the head to keep the both of them calm.
Ooc to DM-We almost have our order. Does Oathbreaker have to be in front to track?
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Monday October 29th, 2012 8:15:46 PM
Bruagh waits on the marching order to be ironed out.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Monday October 29th, 2012 8:17:44 PM
Bruagh waits on the marching order to be ironed out.
Another tunnel - DM RobC Monday October 29th, 2012 8:57:44 PM Question from Sam: Does Oathbreaker have to be in front to track?
Normally I would say yes, or the DC would go up by the footprints the others are making ahead of him. However, since using Terrain Bond means noone else is leaving tracks then I would rule Oathbreaker could track from the middle of the pack and forwards. Tracking from the rear wouldn't really make sense and could mean wrong turns, backtracking, etc.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 Monday October 29th, 2012 9:49:28 PM Shinto stays just behind his brother as they begin to travel into the tunnels. Being near the back of the group, he frequently looks over his shoulder, ready to stop anything from following them all.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Monday October 29th, 2012 11:03:00 PM
Devlin keeps his crossbow ready and takes his place in the marching order. He stays alert for danger in the tight confines of the tunnels. We have any idea which way ta go? Seems like the imp be leading us around. Do we keep following?
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday October 30th, 2012 12:21:22 AM "The imp is trouble. I say we make our own decisions and ignore him."
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Tuesday October 30th, 2012 1:28:51 AM
[B]Well, i'm o' the mind t' pick a random path. we got any way t'eliminate a couple of the paths? Yer know like this owne seems t'be leading t' the surface.. This end at a pool o' boilin' magma or somethin' [B]Dernock asks
Another tunnel - DM RobC Tuesday October 30th, 2012 6:11:18 AM
The group discuss next steps. Should they pick a path at random? Should the imp be ignored?
Shonti suggests leaving a trail so the group can find their way back
Sam challenges Brann to show himself, but to no avail
Sarnak tries to recall his teachings about underground animals. A number come to mind that could form tunnels and passages such as these. A Crysmal or a small grick would be two likely candidates, but this is just speculation as there don't seem to be any tracks or scat left behind to examine. That said, they could just as likely be natural. These tunnels do seem rather old.
Oathbreaker is able to find a number of sets of footprints - no one set to follow. On closer examination he discerns that one particular trail seems to have a lot of traffic, whereas the footprints on the other trails all seem to be too uniform - decoys, perhaps. He is confidant he can track this set, for now at least.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday October 30th, 2012 9:50:14 AM
The masked dwarf grimaces and turns to the rest of the group, pointing at the real tracks. "These are what we have to follow. The others are too calculated, too easy to track. Most likely decoys. Of course, considering there's only one trail... they'll know we're coming."
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday October 30th, 2012 10:44:39 AM
Marching order: Bruagh Devlin Taggart Kyachi Sarnak Terser Sam Shonti Shinto Dernock
(Same order for double file)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday October 30th, 2012 12:49:32 PM
Sam smiles at Taggart and says with a wink,"Nice work Tag. I knew there was a reason we kept you around."
Sam and his faithful, hyena Chuckles find their spot in the middle of the group and follow into the unknown. Sam's crossbow rests across his lap. He knows that it won't rest there for long.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=15 ; Tuesday October 30th, 2012 7:53:55 PM
Terser marches along with his axe over his shoulder, keeping his eyes and ears peeled should any threat materialize.
(perception 15)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 d20=2 ; Tuesday October 30th, 2012 8:53:55 PM
Bruagh, mounted on Raeb, has axe and shield ready and an eye out for trouble.
Perception: 2
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday October 30th, 2012 8:59:06 PM
Ooc- Lol Bruagh. Maybe you're using my dice.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Tuesday October 30th, 2012 11:07:41 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi remain following the group, not having anything at the moment to apply their metaphorical hammer upon.
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=18 ; Tuesday October 30th, 2012 11:12:09 PM
Dernock cheerfully marches at the back, staying alert for any possible threats.
Perception 18
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Wednesday October 31st, 2012 12:31:55 AM
Devlin finds his place in the lineup. His crossbow is at the ready and his swords hang loosely in their scabbards.
Watch your step - DM RobC d100=9 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 1:28:30 AM
And so the party march on, following the footprints that Oathbreaker had found. The catacomb like maze continues with no end - or even destination - obvious. (Survival rolls to keep from getting lost please. Also please state whether you are going with Shonti's suggestion of leaving a trail of your own or anything like that)
Raeb 'sucks it in' as she squeezes through some of the more narrower tunnels. Without darkvision or a light source, the bear lacks the grace that dwarves and gnomes seem to have underground. Chuckles too, bumps into things that he can't see in this darkness.
Bruagh takes point, though must have gotten some dirt in his eyes as his vision is not very good. That, and Brann proves to be distracting.
"I'm glad you're here, really. These necromancers make terrible conversationalists. At least Mr. Sam is here to sing all these nice songs about how great you folks are. Not that they're going to stop you from being torn to pieces before this is all over, but they're great songs!" the imps voice echoes in the darkness and he remains unseen by the party.
As Raeb steps forward there is a simultaneous flash of white light about 40ft ahead of Raeb and 40ft behind Dernock. After the bright light fades a red rune can be seen glowing on the wall ahead. A matching red rune is visible behind the party. Terser and Dernock are fairly confident it wasn't there a few moments ago.
"Now you've done it" cackles Brann.
Dernock Highlight to display spoiler: {You see what look to be wisps of smoke disappearing into the wall near the rune some 40ft away from you}
All except Sarnak & Terser: please make Will saves vs DC16 or 'something happens' :) This is not a spell or spell like ability.
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+4=11 ; d20+4=20 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 2:27:25 AM Frankly, Gargul's imp had a better class o' humour Dernock sniffs, critical of the imp. Er... can someone inform me o' the significance o' what seems t'be smoke being absorbed by the walls? Sort o' near that blasted rune? he then asks surreptitiously.
Will save 11 (damn it Sam! It's Spreading!) Actually.. I'll use my hero point to reroll um: 20!
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+6=19 ; d20+19=29 ; d20+14=34 ; d20+13=32 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 9:11:46 AM
Oathbreaker whips out an arrow, pointing it up and down the tunnel. [b]"Any insight as to what those symbols are, gentlemen?" he calls out, just loudly enough for everyone to hear him. He also listens intently to the imp, trying to hear any giveaway or even emotion the imp is projecting.
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Will Save: 19 Perception: 29 Survival: 34 Sense Motive: 32 Only Oathbreaker will leave a track behind the group. The rest are affected by Terrain Bond.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday October 31st, 2012 11:36:52 AM
AMAZINGLY, Sam and Chuckles resist whatever evil would make "something happen" to them. (will= 20 and 16. Rolled a 14 twice.)
Sam does his best to interpret the meaning of the new runes. (arcana=14)
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+4=19 ; d20+10=24 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 11:52:59 AM Smoke into the wall? Sounds mighty suspicious to me. Those runes can't be a good thing though. It doesn't seem to be doing anything yet. He looks around the party to see if anyone is reacting to the flash or the runes.
(Spellcraft 19 to identify the rune perception 24 to spot his allies and see their reactions)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 d20+7=16 ; d20+1=14 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 4:31:48 PM
Bruagh barely shakes off the effects of the rune, Raeb does only with some coaching from Bruagh.
Will Save: 16 Raeb Will Save: 14 + 4 from Hero Point: 18 Heroic Will Save Roll: 3 expended.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+3=9 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2012 10:02:17 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi come into the room with everyone else, as Kyachi spots and falls under the effect of the rune. Sarnak spots it, and quickly realizing that her being affected by a unknown effect may not be a good idea, as he readies a action to dismiss her before anything horrible happens or if it appeared that she may be teleported
OOC: Sarnak: Ready a action to dismiss kyachi if he senses she's going to take a very big hit, or if she teleports in any manner.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Wednesday October 31st, 2012 11:31:47 PM
*addition to the above*
Kyachi, upon failing the save, suddenly starts complanining about the group in general. why couldn't Devlin see the rune, why do we have a bear following us, why do we even care about said bear, etc. Sarnak, already suspecting something amiss, has his suspicions confirmed and immediately dismisses Kyachi, not giving the chance for her to get off more than a couple sentences before winking out of existence.
"Ok, what just hit her and how long until it expires? Magical traps are never kind and never just a inconvenience, and I did not want to find out just what happens if we let her stay compromised. I know she has issues with compulsions, I've found that out so many times prior that it's not worth chancing it."
OOC: Kyachi makes playful jabs occasionally, but it's very rare for her to get angry and to stay angry for more than a moment, so her becoming very angry and lashing out at all others would have raised massive red flags to Sarnak, thus the dismissal. Also, do spells carry over through the dismissal? (Is she now angry in her home plane?)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 1st, 2012 1:05:42 AM
Ooc-Chuckles failed his save due to the pain rune effect. Sam still passed!
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+3=22 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 1:07:34 AM
Devlin sees the runes pop into existence but any effect they may have are lost on the rogue. He keeps an eye out for danger and says softly. If anyone knows what those are speak up. We need ta keep moving.
Will save = 18 (pain effect)
OOC; Sorry about the late posts been a few busy nights at work.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 d20+6=9 ; d20+7=13 ; d20+6=9 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 1:12:35 AM
Taking up the rear of the group followed only by Devlin, the Frozen Soul rests upon Shinto's shoulder. He looks around as much as possible until Brann begins taunting them yet again. He removes his axe from its resting place on his shoulder and slaps the shaft of it into his other hand repeatedly as he lets out a low growl-like rumble, obviously agrivated with the imp. "In the name of Domi, show yourself, trickster! Or leave us alone!!"
"Aarrgghh!" He shouts out surprised by the flash of light, as he pulls his shield from his back and sets his feet apart in a battle stance. As the light fades and the runes appear, he grumbles "Curse this evil magic!" as the effects of the runes begin to take hold of him. ===================================== [I]OOC: Will save: 1d20+6=9. Perception: 1d20+7=13. Survival: 1d20+6=9
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+8=27 ; d20+8=20 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+2=11 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 1:47:58 AM Shonti completely ignores the imp, "Nevermind that damned imp brothers, he's just tryin to slow us down. We need to keep pressing on." He tries to further motivate everyone to continue into tue tunnels and pay no attention to Brann's questionable conversation..
When the light flashes, followed immediately by new runes appearing behind and in front of our group, Shonti quickly speaks up. "Everyone hold still, lets not trigger this if we don't have too." He gets a good look at the rune behind them, since it's easier to see than the one up ahead. Any information he can tell about the runes is immediatly shared with the party. =================================================== OOC: Will Save: 1d20+8=27. Knowledge Arcana: 1d20+8=20. Spellcraft: 1d20+8=26. Survival: 1d0+2=11.
Watch your step - DM RobC 5d4=15 ; d4=2 ; 2d4=5 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 11:05:12 AM
The group freeze, tensions are high as they wait to see what the runes will do.
Dernock decides that Gargul's imp has better jokes than Brann and asks the others what they think of the smoke he saw. He doesn't seem as concerned by the runes.
Oathbreaker goes on high alert, pointing his arrow up and down the tunnel. The only thing he senses from Brann is the imps enjoyment. It seems genuinely happy to see the party here.
Sam goes quiet waiting to see what will happen. He feels fine. Everyone else seems fine. Chuckles seems fine - but how can you tell what's going through the mind of a hyena? (Sam - please check your email!)
Terser tries to identify the runes, but they are foreign to him. Magical no doubt, but nothing he has encountered or read of before. He watches each member of the party carefully, but other than Kyachi's mouth, nothing catches his eye.
Bruagh and Raeb hold their position at the front of the group, but do not advance yet.
Kyachi has a bit of a whine and a moan, at which point Sarnak decides he has had enough and banishes her. Something must have gotten in to her. But what exactly? And perhaps more pressingly, how can he avoid it? (You had readied an action to dismiss Kyachi "before anything horrible happens or if it appeared that she may be teleported". Since those conditions were not met, you can use your next round action to dismiss her)
Devlin is as surprised as anyone, and asks for the magic-users to speak up with an explanation.
Shinto and Shonti argue over Brann. Shonti is certain the rune is of the "Symbol of" spell path, but it isn't one he has seen or heard of before. He urges the party to stand perfectly still in case it is triggered again. (Shinto - please check your email!)
The tunnel is quiet. Not even Brann speaks up. The party stand silent waiting to see what will happen next.
Watch your step - DM RobC d100=44 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=13 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 11:10:37 AM OOC: And a couple more rolls for good measure...
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+14=27 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 11:20:35 AM
The masked dwarf gulps, and looks to his companions. "We... we should keep moving, gentlemen," he whispers. "Standing here will get us nowhere. If they wish to test us, so be it."
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Continuing Survival Check: 27
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Thursday November 1st, 2012 12:21:31 PM Bruagh looks back to the rest of the group. "I've got a bad feeling about this symbol." His eyes flare a golden hue quickly before he scans in front of and behind the group for any signs of evil.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 1st, 2012 4:04:20 PM
Ooc-I did cast speak with animals before we entered the cave.
DM Rob: Sorry, I wasn't sure on the duration of it. Chuckles looks around and asks Sam "Did something just happen?"
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Thursday November 1st, 2012 10:40:24 PM I'm with Tag here. If we dot know what it meas we move on. Devlin is ready to continue tracking the foe.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+4=8 ; Thursday November 1st, 2012 11:20:46 PM
OOC: I think i made this post a bit too soon given it didn't really apply yesterday, so reposting it
Kyachi, upon failing the save, suddenly starts complaining about the group in general. why couldn't Devlin see the rune, why do we have a bear following us, why do we even care about said bear, etc. Sarnak, already suspecting something amiss, has his suspicions confirmed and....
immediately dismisses Kyachi, not giving the chance for her to get of more than a couple sentences before winking out of existence.
"Ok, what just hit her and how long until it expires? Magical traps are never kind and never just a inconvenience, and I did not want to find out just what happens if we let her stay compromised. I know she has issues with compulsions, I've found that out so many times prior that it's not worth chancing it."
<Editted by DM Rob. Clarification on the rules board received that temp effects do expire so the action you planned works out just fine>
OOC: Kyachi makes playful jabs occasionally, but it's very rare for her to get angry and to stay angry for more than a moment, so her becoming very angry and lashing out at all others would have raised massive red flags to Sarnak, thus the dismissal.
Also, do spells carry over through the dismissal? (Is she now angry in her home plane?) DM Rob: Yep :) Look out other eidolons!
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Friday November 2nd, 2012 12:51:55 AM Well, I don't think this symbol will effect us any more than it already has. I'm for just soldiering on.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 2nd, 2012 2:20:58 AM
Sam says in hyena language,"It's ok Chuckles. Everyone seems to be ok."
The pair soldier on with the rest of their brothers. Sam decides to do his best to ignore further jabs by the imp.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 2nd, 2012 2:23:29 AM
Ooc- Speak with animals lasts 1 hour. I started it before we entered the undead chamber of certain doom and destruction.
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d3=2 ; Friday November 2nd, 2012 4:26:53 AM Well, we know we be headin' inta a trap,now we're just wonderin' what sort o' trap it's gonna be. Maybe we can start preparing'? Dernock asks.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Friday November 2nd, 2012 7:50:43 PM
After a short examination of the runes, Shonti points out to the group, "They're symbols.. Similar to the Symbol of Pain that was at the front door, or others. I'm not completely sure how they work, but I don't think we should stick around and find out. Let's move out brothers! We're wasting our time here, and I'm almost certain someone knows we're coming!"
Shonti Continues on with the group, following the Oathbreaker's tracking abilities.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Friday November 2nd, 2012 10:14:32 PM
Devlin shuffles his feet nervously as the group prepares to move on.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 Friday November 2nd, 2012 10:36:48 PM Ya sure just bicker some more. That's all ye ever do! Send sneaky foot an the stick shooter, kill the damned bear, furry just slowing us down. An YOU!! Shinto speaks with an ascending tone, ending up screaming an poking his finger in Shonti's chest.
wut good are ye if ye cant tell us bout tem symbols eh? He pulls his axe off his shoulder, holding it in his right hand while "shooing" his brother.
He glares at Dernock next, Well, why ye standin round still? Beat it sneaky foot. I'm sick of ye slowing me down lad.
After his outbreak he stands staring at Shonti his axe bouncing off his left hand like before, his face snarling and serious.
Watch your step - DM RobC Saturday November 3rd, 2012 2:35:52 AM
The party take stock of the situation.
Sarnak has dismissed Kyachi, wary that she wasn't acting herself.
Oathbreaker urges the party to continue onwards, to which Devlin and Terser agree.
Sam looks aorund, and seeing noone is hurt, he reassures Chuckles that all is well.
Shonti shares what he knows of the symbols, which at the moment seems to be very little.
Dernock does not share the enthusiasm of the group and suggests preparing a bit more first. He looks to be overruled by the majroity
Shinto gives Dernock an earful, ready to beat some courage into the rogue.
Bruagh scans for evil Highlight to display spoiler: {You detect a lingering aura of moderate evil. What's more, the aura seems to be all through this particular section of tunnel - from as far as 60ft behind you through to 60ft ahead of you. Assuming Bruagh been doing this at random intervals during the journey, he would know that there was no such aura earlier}
The party only make it a few more feet towards the rune ahead of them before Bruagh stops the party again. It is now 30ft ahead of Bruagh and Raeb
Sarnak & Terser: please make Will saves vs DC16 or 'something happens' :) This is not a spell or spell like ability.
Perception checks please anyone that wants to make one
Also please let me know whether the gap between Sarnak & Taggart has been closed, now that Kyachi is having a time-out
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=13 ; d20+7=13 ; Saturday November 3rd, 2012 9:00:30 AM Slowin' yer down? I'm supposed t'be behind ye, yah daft ninny. Now lower yer axe before yer do somethin' yer'll regret.' Dernock retorts light heartedly to the seemingly hysterical Shinto then Looking past his shoulders he quickly queries the other twin. Shonti, I know nothin' about magic so in mah opinion as a layman I reckon we dealin' with a symbol o' inaccurate abuse, now tell me in one word do yer feel safe right now around yer brother? he ask. He stands ready to step in and intervene at a moments notice.
Perception 13 Sense motive 13 - predicting wether the crazy twin is going to get violent
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20-2=9 ; Saturday November 3rd, 2012 9:24:09 AM
Sam and Chuckles ride on through the unknown danger. This danger is especially unnoticed by the pain-inflicted gnome/hyena pair. (perception=4 and 9 respectively)
"We need to get through this guys. Stay together and keep your eyes open."
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d100=58 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+2=4 ; Saturday November 3rd, 2012 11:00:57 AM Shonti returns Shinto's glare with a look of horror in his eyes. "Shinto, put down your weapon! Have ye forgotten that I'm your brother? We're all doing what we can with our skill sets, and everyone here has a purpose, including you! You've got no business pointing your finger at anyone of us!" He averts his eyes from Shinto's death-stare, and tries to catch Dernock's eye behind his brother, muttering under his breath as he does so.
Dernock only, Highlight to display spoiler: { No }
============================================================================= OOC: Cast Message to Dernock SF=5%. 1d100=58 Perception: 1d20+5=6..... Nat 1. I'm better off blind!
Please disregard the d20+2.. accidental roll.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Saturday November 3rd, 2012 3:35:30 PM 'Fella's, I'm picking up a lingering aura of moderate evil here. This is the first time I've picked it up. It about 60ft ahead and behind us."
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Saturday November 3rd, 2012 4:58:00 PM That kinda figures...Braugh, Sam, we've a situation over here! Ya remember the time I went crazy? yeah It's that all o'er again an' this time it's Shinto Dernock calls out in response.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+7=26 ; d20+10=27 ; Saturday November 3rd, 2012 6:46:10 PM (will save 26, perception 27)
Upon hearing Dernock's warning, Terser readies himself to cast a spell should Shinto do something threatening.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+5=13 ; Saturday November 3rd, 2012 8:01:45 PM
Hearing that members of the group might be under an evil effect, Sam starts a countersong in case the effect is an undetectable sound.
"Brothers, focus and listen to me. Something is amiss. Steal you minds and stick together!". (Perform: oratory=13)
Ooc-Sam will try distraction next round for visual effects.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Saturday November 3rd, 2012 10:51:48 PM "We need to move." If necessary, the Oathbreaker will push his way to the front of the group, pausing to talk to Braugh. "If this place is evil, we should leave it. We can take a break later if need be, but we clearly it is having a negative effect on some of us."
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 Saturday November 3rd, 2012 11:35:48 PM
Shinto grips his axe tightly with both hands, his jaw clenched and brow down
With an audible snap Shinto smacks the shaft of his ax into his hand, I AINT CRAZY!! he screams at Dernock. An me don regret nuffin he says to his brother in a low flat creepy tone.
Shinto grips his ax knuckle cracking tight with both hands. His jaw clenched and his gaze intimidating. Intimidate- 15
I aint crazy... Evil ruins an raidin a black elf necromancer den with a bear? Thats crazy! An now EVIL is sumfin like sixty feet away!? The whole cave system knows we comin!
Turning away from Dernock and looking toward everyone else searching for Braugh. His vision tunnel like, one face appearing into focus at a time. Each he could find a reason to scream and bash at them.
locking eyes with Sam prevented his gaze from ever landing on Braugh, his intended victim. Wut are ye doin? Steal me mind with ye black elf magic? A gnomes only good when its somethin in it fer yeself, ye protectin this cult boy!
Shintos grip loosens on his ax. Now holding it with his right hand at his side, he still seems very aggravated and upset.
Wuts wrong Braugh. Necro Gnomes right behind ye. Sixty Feet! Dernock! you call ME CRAZY again, I'll show you what crazy is BOY! Ye be regrettin thas fer sure ye FAIRY
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Sunday November 4th, 2012 1:13:22 AM
Ooc-Steel your minds! I have a feeling some minds are already stolen! Lol
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=28 ; Sunday November 4th, 2012 11:42:08 AM
The masked dwarf puts away his regular arrow and pulls out a blunted arrow, gazing around the cave for anything, and keeping an eye on Shinto. (Perception 28)
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+2=8 ; Sunday November 4th, 2012 3:46:21 PM
Sarnak follows with the group as well for the moment, attempting to resummon kyachi after a couple moments
OOC; Save failed, 8 vs DC 16
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Sunday November 4th, 2012 8:43:55 PM
ooc- oratory score for countersong was actually 16 if it matters
It's on! - DM RobC Monday November 5th, 2012 1:20:15 AM Sam tries to keep everyone focused on the task at hand, but looks to be largely ignored by the rest.
Sarnak - email sent. please also let me know when/if you want to resummon Kyachi and to where
Bruagh's dwarvy-senses are tingling with the evil in the area, but he can't see a source as yet.
Dernock responds in jest to Shinto's words, perhaps suspecting something is amiss. Shonti whipsers a message to him, confirming those suspicions but tries to reason with his brother.
Oathbreaker moves to the front and urges the party to keep moving and to leave this place.
Terser feels uncomfortable and prepares for 'something' (You didn't specify what spell you wanted to ready. Also note that in single file, there will be people in the way should you want to target someone in particular)
A couple of things then happen...
Oathbreaker sees something up ahead that he can't quite explain. Terser sees the same behind the party Highlight to display spoiler: {Like a form made of smoke or shadow crossed the tunnel ahead and another behind you. They seemed to come out of the walls on one side and disappear into the opposite walls. Each looked to be around 20ft away (from the front and back respecitvely)}.
Though he can't see anything, Bruagh feels a chill run down his spine as the evil in the area seems to intensify
Shinto has finally had enough of Dernock's attitude and delivers a half-hearted blow with his axe. Dernock though was prepared, and the attack was easily dodged. (Attack vs AC21: 14 = Miss)
Brann's familiar voice echoes through the caverns "Fight, fight, fight!"
==================== Current Marching order: Taggart Bruagh Devlin Sarnak Terser Sam Shonti Shinto Dernock
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday November 5th, 2012 2:39:34 AM "We need to move one way or the other Bruagh!" The situation is getting rough back here!"
Sam will follow Bruagh's direction of movement.
"Shinto! Snap out of it!"
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+11=25 ; d10+6=11 ; d6=2 ; Monday November 5th, 2012 4:48:37 AM Fine I'll call ya Mister Sanity then if that's what yer prefer? Dernock retorts but holding off drawing his his axe until Shinto finally tries to strike him. Yer Prowess is weak, Ole man! Dernock taunts as he dodges the hasty blow. I'll fight yer but just remember, Domi is watchin' ya an' yer've just past a terrible threshold Dernock grimly declares before retaliating with a swipe of his axe.
Attack 25 vs AC 20 Damage 13 (nonlethal)
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Monday November 5th, 2012 11:41:07 AM
Cursing, the masked dwarf turns back to the group. "We are not alone. There is something... I do not know, incorporeal moving up ahead. We do not have time to be fighting each other!" Oathbreaker puts away his blunted arrow and pulls out a normal one, muttering a word as his bow sparks to life. He aims ahead down the tunnel, moving behind Braugh. "Prepare yourself, Stormbringer."
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=32 ; Monday November 5th, 2012 11:41:28 AM
OOC :: I assume you'll want Perception - 32
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+8=14 ; Monday November 5th, 2012 1:53:08 PM
Praying to Domi, Terser points at Shinto and attempts to halt his actions long enough to restrain him. However, upon seeing the shadows in the corridor, he doesn't wish for someone to be left helpless. They are behind us as well, prepare yourselves! He casts another spell, hoping to break Shinto from whatever spell he is under, so they won't be fighting an ally and an enemy at the same time.
(regardless of the success of the first spell, cast protection from evil on Shinto afterwards. Hopefully it will grant him another save (at +2). 14 to hit his touch AC if necessary)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 Monday November 5th, 2012 3:10:25 PM "Push forward, all together!!! We'll deal with Shinto once we move past this... everyone on me." Bruagh and Raeb move forward trying to get clear of the evil. Detect Evil is still up.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Monday November 5th, 2012 4:43:50 PM
Devlin hears shouts of confusion from the line along with sounds of a fight. At Braugh's command he begins to press forward crossbow at the ready. Pull it together lads we need ta move away from these runes. The rogue stows his crossbow and pulls out his blades.To close for me ta be shooting.
actions: Move with the group Sling crossbow Draw S.Swords
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday November 5th, 2012 4:49:06 PM
Sam and Chuckles follow Buagh's lead.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Monday November 5th, 2012 5:54:22 PM
Sarnak, upon laying eyes upon the rune ahead, growls . "Wonderful, now I'm hit by this great little trap, who was the smart one who didn't scout this out beforehand? And who the hell designs a anger trap, was it one of the smartasses who think tasha's laughter is funny?" He proceeds to rant for a little while, not seeming to be angry at anyone in particular in the group but angry at the world in general.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 (SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46 d20+7=9 ; d20+6=11 ; Monday November 5th, 2012 6:56:42 PM
Shinto takes another half hearted swing at Dernock. His mind not right in his angered state, he just can't concentrate.
Ye better keep movin boy!! When me hit ye, ye goin down!
Then Braugh makes the comment of 'dealing with Shinto' Come on holy man! Deal wit me now ey! ========
Hit ac 9
Will save 13 (if allowed by POE spell)
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=22 ; d20+8=14 ; d20+12=29 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 12:37:29 AM
"Come on Shinto! I'll cast a spell on you that I can't undo either!!" He yells at his brother, trying to intimidate him with his knowledge of magic. He then pauses for a minute before Shonti points behind Shinto and Dernock and yells, "That Symbol's making you think evil thoughts Shinto. We've got to leave now!"
He pulls slightly on his brothers shoulder after he tries to get a better look up the hall when he points it out to Shinto, looking for anything new and again to identify the symbol. We've got enough enemies down here.. Let alone Shinto! =========================================================================== OOC: Perception: 1d20+5=22. (for behind the party) Know Arcane or Spellcraft: 1d20+8=14. (not sure which one is needed but the'yre the same anyways.) Intimidate: 1d20+12=29. To intimidate Shinto into stopping his attacks and moving forward with the group.
It's on! - DM RobC d20+7=15 ; d20+7=13 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+1=2 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 8:25:17 AM Bruagh and Raeb push forward, keen to get past the symbol
Oathbreaker, Sam and Devlin also follow suit.
Oathbreaker fears other things in the tunnels, and draws a more deadlier arrow.
Sam tries to get Bruagh's attention to what is going on at the rear. Perhaps he is fearful that if they stop now the party will self-combust?
Devlin also is in the mood to get away from the blasted symbols. He draws his blades in anticipation of close quarters combat.
Dernock takes Shinto's blow in his stride, and retaliates only so much as he has to - choosing to deal non-lethal damage (Shinto please note the 13 non-lethal damage).
Shinto, for his part, seems a bit dazed by the attack as his return is weak at best, and glances harmlessly off Dernock's armor. Wanting a real fight though, Shinto calls for Bruagh to step up and try his hand.
Shonti tries to help his brother come to his senses, but to no avail.
Terser tries to clear Shinto's mind, but the old dwarf is strong willed and the spells effect does little to change his current demeanor.
Sarnak seems to be following Dernock's suit, and also finds something to gripe about.
Half the party have now moved forward, yet the other half remain in place.
And just when things couldn't get any worse... they do.
The smoke emerges from out of the walls and take on vaguely humanoid shapes. One figure in front of Bruagh & Raeb, and one figure behind Dernock. Both have red glowing eyes and reach out smokey limbs to attack!
Entity#1 reaches out and seems to pass its hand right through Raeb's nose! (Ethereal attack vs AC8*: 15=Hit. Raeb takes 6pts damage!Highlight to display spoiler: {Please note the squeezing rules for a large creature in a medium sized space: --4 penalty on attack rolls and a --4 penalty to AC})
Entity#2 reaches out against Dernock. Flanked by Shinto, the rogue has difficulty defending himself (Etheral attack vs AC14: 13 + 2 flanking = Hit. Dernock takes 2pts damage!)
==================================== Current Marching order:
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday November 6th, 2012 9:43:50 AM
Sam looks forward and back as the fighting breaks out. He quickly gives Chuckles a pat on the head and says,"It'll be ok. My brothers are tough."
Hearing Sarnak's change in attitude, Sam decides to test him.
"Sarnak. Can you summon Kyachi to help Dernock?"
Action-Wait maneuver on Sarnak. If Sarnak attacks Sam or Terser, Sam will attempt to "fascinate" him. If not, Sam will "inspire courage" to the group.
DM Rob: What's the fascinate DC/save - just in case ;)
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+10=18 ; d20+10=13 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 12:00:45 PM
The masked dwarf cries out in surprise, quickly released two arrows that simply pass through the creature.
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Two attacks using Rapid Shot Attacks: 18, 13
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 2d6=5 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 3:03:26 PM
Terser moves into a position where his aura can affect both creatures, then channels his energy to harm the undead monsters.
(Channel energy for 5 dmg. Every time :-P)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 d20+11=21 ; d100=21 ; d100=19 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 7:31:42 PM
Bruagh swings his axe at the creature but is passes right through where the creature should be located. Raeb meets with similar results. "Shinto, we will have time to work this out later, set your anger towards these creatures."
Both Bruagh and Raeb's attack miss due to incorporeal.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 INC(16?)(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46(13 NL) Tuesday November 6th, 2012 8:30:00 PM Yous two is lucky. Smoky creatures threaten us; He glances at his brother, Don't threaten me again little brother. Giving a menacing look to Shonti, he fishes out a vial from his Haversack, he drinks it down with one gulp, grasping his axe in both hands he looks past Dernock to the smoky figure,
Ye just made me day ye Baggard! Dernock get outta me way! Ye an Braugh get it after I handle this magical horror. ===================== Retrieve and Drink Mage Armor potion. +4 ac (works against incorporeal creatures where regular armor and shields do not)
OOC: I assume my Dex bonus still applies to AC though? AC 16 if it does, 14 if not, against the incorps. I also assume Shinto still has the ability to choose opponents? Seeing as how Dernock didn't inflict any real damage to him, its reasonable for him to switch targets?
It's on! - DM RobC Tuesday November 6th, 2012 11:11:35 PM DM Rob: Shonti & Dernock are entitled to make an AoO against Shinto if they so choose, as drawing an item from his sack elicits one
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+10=27 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=25 ; d6+3=7 ; 2d6+4=15 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=7 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 11:25:30 PM
Devlin watches the shadowy figures form and is unable to help his companions. He readies himself to strike at any foe that comes in range. If able he will strike in unison with a companion trying to make his strikes count.
Actions: Ready actions to strike First attack = 27 to hit, Dam = 7 (+13 if sneak) Second attack = 28 (possible crit 25 to confirm), Dam = 15 (+7 if sneak)
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20=17 ; d3+1=2 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 11:59:38 PM
Sarnak shrugs "I wouldn't know, why don't you ask her. Speaking of which" He walks over to terser and attempts to slap him. "I challenge you to a duel good sir!"
OOC:
Sarnak attempts to slap Terser. attack roll 17, damage 2 non-lethal.
Dernock Uristson HP 35/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+9=27 ; d10+10=14 ; d6=2 ; d20+9=25 ; d10+10=19 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 12:33:29 AM Bruagh, I think I'm just gonna try an' knock him out then carry 'im. Can somebody gimme a better name fer these nasty smoke thin's ? Some sort o' ghost? Dernock calls out before continuing to attack the irate dwarf.
Attack 27 (power attack) Damage 16 (non-lethal)
Oh no, yer don't. Sorry but you've just threaten t'continue t'attack us after we're done fightin' . Can't trust ya in yer current state. Dernock glares and with that takes takes another hit.
AoO 25 (power attack) Damage 20 (non-lethal)
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d100=45 ; d20+4=10 ; 4d6=18 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 12:44:11 AM
At the appearance of our new more ghastly company, Shonti raises his hand and points it just overtop of his brothers head, towards the Entity. "Be gone with your wicked sorcery. Burn! He yells at the creature as a thin jet-stream like ray of flames erupts from the business end of his rod, likely giving Shinto a second thought about playing around with magic anytime soon. "We'll deal with this later brother." is all Shonti says after the ray leaves his fingertips. ======================= OOC: cast scorching ray SF :5% 1d100=45. Ranged touch attack vs. Entity2: 1d20+4=10. Damage: 4d6=18.
Dernock Uristson HP 33/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 1:59:10 AM
OoC just updating my HP.
It's on! - DM RobC d20+7=12 ; d20+7=19 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=4 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 3:11:42 AM Oathbreaker is surprised - a rare occurence for the ranger - and his ordinary arrows fly right through the apparition.
Bruagh and Raeb fight hard, but their weapons do nothing against these creatures. The paladin is frustrated by the in-fighting when there are enough enemies already to go around.
Shinto decides to buff himself up. He's going to kill something today - Dernock, Bruagh or one of these creatures. He pulls a potion from his pack - BUT - before he can drink it he is knocked out cold by Dernock. (Shinto - you can keep the potion for later if you like)
Devlin anxiously taps his blades together, ready to get into the fight - if only there was an opening.
Terser calls on the divine to remove these abominations from his sight (the smokey things, not the party). Small pieces of smoke tear away from the Incorporeal creatures.
Sarnak ignore the perils at either end of the party and instead tries to "elf slap" Terser, challenging him to fisticuffs.
Seeing things take a turn for the worse, Sam tries to fascinate Sarnak(Sam please advise the DC. Sarnak please make the save before your next action)
Shonti releases a powerful blast of flames, however misses the smokey form!
The creatures attack again...
Entity#1 reaches out with its other hand against Raeb again. The 'arm' seems to pass right through the bears head! (Incorporeal attack vs AC8*: 12=Hit. Raeb takes 4pts damage!)
Entity#2 lashes at Dernock again. It is difficult for the rogue to tell which parts of the creatures are limbs and which are not, and he ends up taking a puff of smoke to his shoulder (Incorporeal attack vs AC14: 19=Hit. Dernock takes 4pts damage!)
==================================== Current Marching order:
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 7th, 2012 4:16:57 AM
Sam waves his arms and hums a strange, hypnotic melody at Sarnak. (DC=16 vs will)
Dernock Uristson HP 33/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=20 ; d20+7=13 ; d10+10=17 ; d6+10=14 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 4:46:10 AM Sigh. Well, the worse he'll be feelin' is a nasty headache. So do I just try swattin' at this thin' like a fly? That dun quite seem t'make sense Dernock asks Shonti as he steps over Shinto fallen body ready to defend it and takes a pass at this smoky thing.
First attack (Axe) 20, Damage 17 Second Attack(shield) 12 -didn't adjust it properly Damage 14
Dernock Uristson HP 29/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 5:53:04 AM
OoC Not very good at keeping my HP adjusted. Also need to add another point of damage on both attacks, thanks to the power of rounding it might actually mean something.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+8=14 ; 2d20+3=30 ; 2d8+3=9 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 5:00:38 PM
Ignoring Sam, Terser steps forward and reaches around Dernock to touch the shadowy figure with a hand encased in pure white light.
sack sound burst for cure moderate. Touch attack 14. Another substandard roll for 9 damage. forgot to change the die to d8 when rolling damage.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+12=23 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 7:24:21 PM
The Oathbreaker takes a deep breath, lining up his shot and blasting through the creature again - although whether or not it did anything, the dwarf is unsure. "Are we actually hitting these things?" he calls out.
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Attack: 23 Damage: 6+3
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+2=7 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 7:54:35 PM
Sarnak would attempt to strike again, only to become fascinated by the music of Sam, as he looses focus and just listens to the pretty music.
OOC: Save failed.
Dernock Uristson HP 29/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 8:36:10 PM That best be left t'debated in the halls o'wizards. Hopefully the answer be yes because otherwise i need t'carry Shinto out o'here fast Dernock calls back.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 d100=81 ; d100=54 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+9=26 ; d10+4=6 ; 2d6=4 ; d4+5=7 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 8:56:03 PM
Bruagh and Raeb found much more success with there attacks this time.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 9:21:57 PM
Devlin's frustration begins to rise as he is stuck in the middle of the pack. He keeps his blades ready and mutters under his breath.
Actions: Let me know if the shadows get close.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 7th, 2012 9:40:50 PM
Sam continues his fascination performance to keep Sarnak locked in a blank stare. Sam stops humming and moves to the next act. He puts his crossbow on his lap and starts doing the old "pulling his own thumb off" trick.
Sam continues to stare at Sarnak with a weird, twisted look on his face and says,"I'm pulling my own thumb off Sarnak. Look! It's back on! And now... it's off again! Ooooh!"
Action- continue fascination performance
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+8=19 ; d20+7=9 ; d100=16 ; d20+4=18 ; 4d6=15 ; Wednesday November 7th, 2012 10:07:02 PM Blast it, I missed! Dernock, they don't seem to be effected by physical attacks! They might be shadow creatures, or some sort of incorporeal monsters. Either way, I think only magic will harm them. Shonti says in response to Dernock's questions about the creatures. He tries to identify them better, and think of anything else he might be able to remember or determine about them. "I said, BURN!" Shonti yells again at the entity as he raises his other hand this time, with his Rod of Empower clenched tight in his fist. Another thin ray of flames erupts from the business end of his rod, and shoots at the entity. ================================================== OOC: Know. Arcana: 1d20+8=19. Know. Planes: 1d20+7=9. Cast Scorching Ray: SF=5%. 1d100=16. Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20+4=18. Damage: 4d6=15X2= 22 total damage.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 INC(16?)(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46(13 NL) Wednesday November 7th, 2012 10:24:08 PM
Shinto falls like a sack of rocks. His mind going white and blank.
Dernock Uristson HP 29/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 7th, 2012 11:33:03 PM Aye, but this axe I'm using is magical. Dun that count fer somethin' ?
It's on! - DM RobC 5d6=18 ; d20+7=19 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+7=15 ; d6+1=5 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 1:53:14 AM Sam starts to move his arms and hum a foreign tune (anyone else picturing a very strange looking belly dancer?). It has the desired effect as Sarnak seems mesmerised by the performance. Sam then mixes it up by doing the ol' pull-your-thumb-off trick.
Dernock attacks the shadowy form, and is surprised to see pieces of smoke fall and disappear from the creature as his attacks seem to do damage.
Terser (sorry, but as you don't have reach you cannot make an attack through Dernock. You can keep sound burst as a prepared spell)
Oathbreaker questions whether weapons actually harm these creatures, but gets his answer when he sees his arrow tear a sizeable chunk of shadow matter away.
Shonti's aim is true this time, and the fire burns away at his target. As he watches the fire pass through the creature and its 'eyes' become an even darker red, it occurs to him that these may be creatures he has read of before. Darnocs
Both creatures emit a terrible wail as they attack again (Everyone to make a Will save vs DC15 or be shaken for 18rounds. This is a fear effect
The Darnoc at the front reaches out to attack the holy warrior in front of it (Incorporeal attack vs AC12: 19=Hit. Bruagh takes 4pts damage!)
The Darnoc at the rear attacks Dernock yet again (Incorporeal attack vs AC14: 15=Hit. Dernock takes 5pts damage!)
Both beings seem smaller in size than when they first attacked.
==================================== Current Marching order:
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 8th, 2012 2:04:32 AM
Sam shudders at the wailing sound, but continues his show for Sarnak.
"These aren't the soul-eating ghosts you're looking for." (fascination continued)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 8th, 2012 2:22:13 AM
ooc-will=7 (fail). The roll is not showing on my screen, because I changed web pages after rolling.
Dernock Uristson HP 24/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+5=21 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+7=19 ; d10+11=21 ; d6+11=17 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 5:30:41 AM Hmm. Its seems t'be workin'! Which is a good cause i kinda feel a bit drained Dernock comments.
Will Save 21 Attack with Axe 21, Damage 19 Attack with Shield, 19 Damage 17
Dernock Uristson HP 24/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Thursday November 8th, 2012 5:32:42 AM
OoC oops that second attack should be 18. Same mistake as before.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 INC(16?)(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46(13 NL) Thursday November 8th, 2012 5:45:32 PM
Shintos mind flashes through different phases of his life.
He stands in the 3rd row of the 6th column among 10 rows and columns of warrior dwarves. Armed with a battle axe and small metal shield, everyone spaces out and begin their dangerous sparring. A black haired dwarf swings, but Shinto ducks and delivers a well placed uppercut with the small shield. A diving roll to his left, catching his opponents hip with his ax as he stands back up. Yer no match fer me Gallos!
FLASH
Shinto and Shonti now battle a small group of goblins somewhere within the Scab. The largest of the four goblins wielding a two handed sword. The others armed with hammers and wooden shields. Shinto looks much like he does now, complete with the Frozen Soul. Shonti unchanged as well.
The largest charges at Shinto, only to be met by his large shield blocking a vicious blow, and then the frozen soul slicing open and the freezing closed, a nasty wound on his chest. Shonti lets loose a stream of rock and debris at the other three. Causing various cuts and bruises. Meanwhile Shinto trips and beheads the leader. Then charges another, cleaving its arm off. Shonti lets another stream of rocks fly. Some smash into Shintos shield.
FLASH
Shinto and Shonti are running through a dark tunnel. Followed by multiple pursuers screaming at them Yell never catch the Zarbadium Brothers! HAHAHA! Shinto screams back as they round a bend and cut right through a split tunnel. Then, just ahead, little red beady eyes are seen at the end of the tunnel, nearing the two brothers. I think they gettin us bro. Shonti says preparing a spell, and back to back the two brothers battle Duergar for their lives.
FLASH
Shinto awakens in a Drakesmead cell. Unarmed and hurting, his brother next to him still sleeping. What have me done....
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+5=16 ; d20+3=8 Thursday November 8th, 2012 9:25:17 PM
Frustrated at his lack of ability to contribute to the groups plight the rogue lashes out verbally at the undead at the front of the group. Blasted creature just wait until I get my blades on ya. You'll be whishin' you were back in the grave.
Actions: Intimidate Darnoc 1 = 16 (fail) Will = 8
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+8=19 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=30 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=14 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 10:06:36 PM
Oathbreaker grits his teeth through the wailing, taking a moment to study the creature in front of them before loosing another two arrows.
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Will Save: 19 Mark front Darnoc as Ranger's Focus (+4 attack and damage) Attacks using Rapid Shot: 32, 30 Damage: 10+3, 14+6
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 d100=81 ; d100=54 ; d20+11=22 ; d20+9=26 ; d10+4=6 ; d4+5=9 ; 2d6=5 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 10:33:39 PM
Bruagh and Raeb do the same thing with eerily similar results to last round.
Both attacks hit at 22 and 26 ac for 6 slashing 9 holy and Raeb for 9.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Thursday November 8th, 2012 10:36:56 PM
Sarnak is still distracted by the sounds, and just stares dumbly.
OOC: How long does the symbol of anger last?
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13 INC(16?)(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46(13 NL) d20+8=9 ; d100=37 ; 5d4=14 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 11:33:39 PM Shonti relays to the group what he can remember about the Darnocs. "I think I've read about these things before! They're undead creatures called Darnocs. They can be incorporeal at times, meaning physical attacks would have little to no effect against them. They possess the spirits of those that they kill, so we won't be so quickly makin another trip to see Gargul if one of us dies here... Defend yourselves well brothers! "
If possible, Shonti will step around his brothers unconscious body on the ground, and reach just past (or step around) Dernock with his right hand, not wielding the rod, shouting "Eat dirt, you demon!" At the Darnoc in front of him. Gravel, dirt, and small rocks fly out of Shonti's hand in a cone shape, through the entity and down the hallway past it.
If not possible, Shonti will instead switch out his rod of empower with his CLW Wand out of his handy haversack. ================= OOC: Will Save: 1d20+8=9. I feel your pain Sam!! Cast Burning (earth) Hands. SF:5% 1d100=37. [B] (If possible without hitting Dernock.) Damage: 5d4=14. Reflex DC 15 halves damage.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Thursday November 8th, 2012 11:38:18 PM OOC: haha that was me ^^^ Marty was still logged on, and I posted for Shonti under his login accidentally...
It's on! - DM RobC 5d4=11 ; 2d4=5 ; Friday November 9th, 2012 12:44:11 AM
Despite the fear, Sam continues to put on a show for Sarnak who watches intently (email sent to Sarnak)
Dernock attacks again with renewed vigour seeing as his previous attacks worked so well.
Terser tries to hit it with his axe, but with Dernock moving around in front of him, the blow seems to miss the mark.
Shinto's mind recalls many different life events - and not a maiden amongst them (Shinto is awarded a hero point for posting creativity! A great post particularly when your character had nothing to do but remain unconscious)
Though scared himself, Devlin does what he can to intimidate the undead, but doesn't see much success (fyi - A Nat1 on a skill check is not an auto-failure. 16 to Intimidate one of these undead though is a failure)
Oathbreaker draws the string on his bow to maximum to release two arrows that would skewer a normal man. Though they pass through the darnoc, it now appears significantly weaker for it.
Bruagh and Raeb, both having felt the touch of the darnoc fight back once again.
Feeling a little scared himself, Shinto swaps out his rod for a wand
The darnocs both wail amidst the barrage from the party. Seemingly coordinated, they both withdraw into the stone walls of the tunnel (Withdraw action does not provoke an AoO). The evil chill that ran down Bruagh's spine starts to subside.
The glowing runes, however, remain in place.
From somewhere in the tunnels comes Brann's disappointed voice "Awwwww"
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 9th, 2012 1:24:25 AM
Sam stops his performance and readies his crossbow (show of force, not going to be shooting Sarnak). Chuckles bobs back and forth with anticipation of a possible Sarnak-attack.
"Easy Sarnak. We're on the same team."
Ooc- Wait maneuver for Chuckles. He'll attack only if Sarnak strikes and makes contact first. Misses will be ignored.
Dernock Uristson HP 24/38 AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Friday November 9th, 2012 4:11:43 AM
Dernock picks up Shinto's unconscious body to get an idea of his weight. Shonti, can ya stick all o' yer brother's gear in mah bag? Go fer the main pocket. I be guessin' the best course o' action is to get Shinto out o' this minefield then wake 'im up. he asks and then Shinto's body on his back. *Ooph* Dun Worry he ain't that heavy he shrugs trying to dismiss any concerns about his back.
OoC Not sure where everything fits but Dernock should be in the upper end of a medium load (134-266 lbs) if most of Shinto's gear fits into his bag.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 Friday November 9th, 2012 4:30:46 PM
Watching the creatures disapear Devlin is wary. Keep a eye out lads, those things could come back at ay time. He looks over the group taking note of everyone's condition. How are we all doing? We need ta move away from these symbols before we take ay kind of a rest. Devlin urges the group to move with all haste.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Friday November 9th, 2012 6:05:55 PM
The Oathbreaker draws another arrow, not convinced the creatures have left yet. Hearing the imp's voice is the last straw. "A thousand curses on you, devil! Show yourself!!"
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Friday November 9th, 2012 7:09:23 PM
When the Darnocs dissappear, Shonti swears under his breath, then addresses the group. They'll be back... Perhaps not for a good while, but I expect they'll be back just when we really don't need the extra company.. I'm fine Devlin, my magical abilities are running a bit low, but I'm fine for now. Here, Dernock, let me help ya! Shonti says as he begins stuffing his brothers belongings into Dernock's pack. Don't knock his head on too many walls eh? Let's get to somewhere safe, as quickly as possible, and heal him. Anyone feeling threatened by Sarnak? Or should we let him be? Either way, let's get the hell away from here!
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Friday November 9th, 2012 7:11:21 PM
Bruagh looks for and evil aura both up and down the hall before urging the group to move past the runes. "Let's push a bit further, put distance between us and these runes, then do a quick inventory."
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 43/46(33 NL) Friday November 9th, 2012 7:26:05 PM OOC: Thank you much :)
His mind blank for a few moments, until he's hoisted onto Dernocks back, which causes his 'mind screen' to flip and static with ever jarring movement. Shinto's lifeless body hanging from Dernocks shoulders is a most amusing sight, as the warrior clerics mouth hangs open, slobber running down Dernock as well.
Shinto starts to get a bit pale, his eyes still closed and breathing heavily through his slobber.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Friday November 9th, 2012 10:28:46 PM
OOC: does the fascinate effect end this round, or a couple rounds after the effect is stopped?
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 42/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 9th, 2012 10:35:01 PM
Occ-It ends now
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Saturday November 10th, 2012 3:46:47 AM
Sarnak seems to drop out of the fascinate, but he's still disoriented for a moment, not really able to focus until the next round or so.
Voices in the dark - DM RobC Saturday November 10th, 2012 8:41:42 AM Devlin still fears the area is not safe and urges the party to keep moving. Bruagh readily agrees and looks to mobilise everyone as quickly as possible.
Sam allows Sarnak to come out of the daze, but keeps a crossbow at hand - just in case. Sarnak stares blankly for a moment before coming out of the fascinate effect.
Dernock is able to carry Shinto's unconscious form over his shoulders. Judging by the weight, Dernock would probably be right in assuming Shinto rarely misses a meal.
Shonti tries to aid Dernock carry his brother, though is still wary as to how Sarnak will now respond.
Oathbreaker has finally had it with Brann and despite his usual calm and quiet demeanor allows himself a moment to vent his rage. (Oathbreaker: can I get a survival check to pick up the trail again please? Can you also confirm for me that the effect that means the rest of the party don't leave tracks also affects Raeb and Chuckles?)
Either the imp heard the ranger or just wants to continue taunting the party. "Did you remember to say goodbye to your loved ones before you left? I doubt there will be enough of your remains left to bury, and the people you leave behind have a much harder time when they don't get to say goodbye" The imps tone seems noticeably more cruel now. His prior mockery and laughter look to have been replaced by spite and malice.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 2d6=9 ; Saturday November 10th, 2012 4:02:18 PM
Terser helps Sarnak along, anxious to get the group out of the effect of the symbols. He also lets forth a burst of healing energy for those that were taking hits.
channel for 9 healing
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday November 10th, 2012 6:50:14 PM
Ooc- Thanks for the healing. I wonder if that'll wake Shinto up. Dernock might need to give him another "therapy session" if he's still cranky.
Voices in the dark - DM RobC Sunday November 11th, 2012 12:17:04 AM Update
Still the same round...
Terser channels some healing energy and awakens Shinto (Shinto: please check your HP. I count 49 Non-lethal damage, which put you down to zero - unconscious. You now should have 9HP from the healing)
Interestingly, neither Bruagh nor Raeb feel any better from the healing channel. Similarly, Dernock does not feel its full effects (Dernock heals 3HP. Bruagh and Raeb heal none)
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+14=16 ; Sunday November 11th, 2012 10:57:44 AM
The masked dwarf takes a deep breath, calming himself. He kneels down, peering at the ground, trying to get the trail again. (Survival: 16...)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Sunday November 11th, 2012 6:02:25 PM "That is weird... I felt no change from that positive energy. Neither did Raeb. Something is amiss."
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Sunday November 11th, 2012 6:45:57 PM It is likely some fell curse, either from those signs, or from the shadow creatures. Either way, it seems to be beyond my power to heal. It seems my faith is not strong enough. Terser seems a bit ashamed of himself for failing at the healing. He is uncharacteristically quiet when the group continues their trek through the tunnels.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Sunday November 11th, 2012 7:40:23 PM "This whole place is cursed."
Sam waits to follow the direction of the party. Chuckles keeps an eye on Sarnak.
Ooc- My speak with animals lasts an hour. I started it before we entered. Let me know when it's done.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Sunday November 11th, 2012 8:11:53 PM "It's the wounds from the Darnoc's that ain't healin' right lads.I remember readin' about 'em havin' some sort o' cursed attack that can't be healed until the curse is broken... Gonna take a more powerful spell than I can cast to heal that damage, I'm afraid." Shonti is very obviously not enjoying telling Braugh and Dernock about their cursed state, barely able to look them in the eyes to break the news.
"Let's press on.. No sense wasting anymore time around these symbols. Try to keep an eye out for more of 'em eh? They seem to be common down here. Dernock, let me know if anything's amiss back there, an try not to drop me brother!" Shonti takes his place in line as they continue forward, wanting to put as much space between them and the symbols as possible.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20-3=2 ; d20+5=11 Sunday November 11th, 2012 9:59:00 PM Ohhh is the wee little imp gettin' upset that his silly traps are not working? I think we hurt his feeling guys. Oii imp come on out and we will all give you a great big hug, ya know make ya feel better. Devlin waits for a response from the imp, blades drawn and a malicious gleam in his eyes.
Devlin follows along with the rest of the group he has his crossbow out as they move and is always wary of problems. He does his best to help Tag find the train but the pain effect blurs his vision too much.
Aid survival = 2 Perception = 11
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Monday November 12th, 2012 1:10:03 AM
Sarnak finally comes out of the fascinate, the symbol still affecting him as he grumbles and complains, but it seemed that the hostile portion of the effect had dissipated for the moment.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Monday November 12th, 2012 2:18:17 AM No problem, I be an expert at dwarfhandlin' he reassures Shonti. So this curse,I be expectin' that's what shrimp da the imp has been talkin' about Dernock speculates. Got t'admit these injuries might mean I need t'reconsider how I participate in battle He states loudly.
Voices in the dark - DM RobC 5d4=15 ; 2d4=6 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 8:28:28 AM Shinto awakens with the burst of healing, and it has done little to brighten his mood. Both he and Sarnak continue their verbal tirade against seemingly innocent members of the party. It takes some time, but eventually both calm down enough that the party can motivate them to move far past the symbols.
Oathbreaker is able to rediscover the trail of footprints he had been following and sets to work guiding the party.
Shonti speculates that the reason certain wounds haven't healed is because of the touch of the darnocs. Terser takes the problem with healing the party personally, and questions whether his faith is strong enough.
The party continue through the tunnels wary of more danger. The noise made by both Shinto and Sarnak would surely give away the position of the party should anyone be listening. Brann evidently is, and the bickering seems to have lightened his mood again. "You didn't happen to pack any soothe syrup did you? Ha ha ha... you're going to need it!" His chuckles that were echoing in the tunnels slowly fades, as if he is moving away.
It takes some time, but Shinto and Sarnak both calm down and return to their "rational" selves. After navigating many, many more turns, twists and forked paths, the effects of the pain symbol also fade from those affected.
No matter how far the party travel though, Bruagh can't shake the feeling that evil is always nearby. Perhaps the darnocs are following the party behind the walls? Perhaps its something else?
The tunnel Oathbreaker eventually directs the party down abruptly ends - the passage blocked by a large iron door. Some light can be seen peaking under the door, as well as through the keyhole. Devlin can see no movement, nor can he hear any noise from the other side.
=================================== Gents, it has been fun however DM Carl will be taking over the DM chair today/tomorrow to see if he can finish the party off :) Try not to kill Brann while I'm gone!
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d8+2=5 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=9 ; d8+2=4 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 9:38:21 PM
Shinto finally calms down and starts to actually see what kind of situation the party is actually in..
Some o'us is cursed, evils followin me foot steps. I don like the looks of it lads. Seemingly not remembering a single minute of the time he spent rambling and fighting with his team, he doesn't think to apologize for something he doesn't know he'd done.
I aint feelin to well though, so I know the looks can't be good. Need to get back in shape ey? So, how long we been following dem tracks Tag? Shinto then takes his newly bought wand out, tapping himself a few times (5) in the chest with it.
When the party finally stops at the large Iron door, Shinto raises his ax in the air and stamps his foot on the ground, Wut ye seein? I don't like being in line, in a narrow hallway. Smushed against a door, lets open it ey? ======================
OOC: I only saw the 33 non lethal damage, was very confused when you said I was knocked out, but took your word for it. I honestly didn't have the time to look through posts to double check. Its over and healed now, no worries :)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+11=15 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+18=38 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 9:42:38 PM
Devlin eyes the door with caution. Given the nature of these tunnels it would be wise to think it trapped. He give a thorough search but is having troubles concentrating. If he finds the door trapped or locked the rogue begins the delicate procedure of disabling it.
Perception = 15,13 Disable Device = 27, 38
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Monday November 12th, 2012 10:25:26 PM "Something evil is still around. Maybe Bran, maybe creatures, maybe worse."
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+9=11 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 11:09:27 PM
Dernock moves past the others to get to the door and give it a look over, hoping to give Devlin a second opinion in discovering any traps. Just wonderin', if there be a trap, ain't it most likely t'be magic? It's been their favoured weapon so far
Perception check 11 (aid another in spotting traps)
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d100=53 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=21 ; d20+5=22 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 11:21:22 PM "I agree lad. This place is crawlin' wit' dirt-doers an' dark magic..." Shonti adds to Braugh's thoughts. Nodding to his brother, "thas some spell he got ye wit' eh? Screwed up yer thinkin' all mad like. Dernock had ta knock ye out ta set ye straight, we'd all been dead if ye had it yer way! Hah!"
This door could very possibly be cursed, or otherwise trapped.. thinking a bit to himself, Shonti mutters Reveal Arcana. Checking the door and hall out for any magical auras or traps. ======================== OOC: Cast Detect Magic: SF=5%. 1d100=53. Spellcraft: 1d20+8=19. Knowledge Arcana: 1d20+8=21. Perception: 1d20+5=22.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+7=20 ; d20+5=19 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 12:30:06 AM
Terser spends the walk through the tunnels racking his brains to discover the strangeness of the Illness.
heal check 20 Knowledge religion 19
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=29 ; d20+13=28 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 1:09:42 AM
The Oathbreaker slides up to the door, checking it for traps before moving up and listening against the door. He turns back to the group and raises a finger to his lips.
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Perception: 29 Stealth: 28
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Tuesday November 13th, 2012 2:16:38 AM
Sarnak, once the fuzz of the symbol of anger left him, would start by apologizing to the group for it, and telling them that if anything similar were to happen to him in the future, feel free to knock him out or refascinate him, he wouldn't mind.
Upon reaching the door, Sarnak would take the moment's pause to begin resummoning Kyachi, instead of the portal appearing this time it would seem as if her form was slowly being constructed from the ambient magic around them, small flickers of light coalescing into the form of her 4 paws, then moving upward and forming her body slowly over the span of the minute, with her wings outstretched upwards as it progressed. once the final feather had materialized at the topmost portion of her wing, the familiar rune appears on both Sarnak and Kyachi's forehead as she comes to life and shakes her body for a moment, fluttering her wings as well before standing tall with her wings closed on her back. "Hmm, Glad to be back." She looks to Sarnak for a moment. " And good call, I demolished a couple trees back home before that spell lifted."
OOC: With the advent of my original idea for Eidolon summoning being valid, Going to go with the summoning ritual creates the body from scratch, then the mind is infused via the summoner.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday November 13th, 2012 3:33:57 AM "You're good Sarnak. We're just glad to have you back."
Sam stares at the large iron door. He knows that Devlin will be able to get them through it.
DM Carl - What's behind door #1? Tuesday November 13th, 2012 9:31:16 AM
Sturdy doors in evil places never fail to bring out the paranoia in any adventurer; our heroes are no exception. Devlin and Oathbreaker both investigate it for mundane traps while Shonti confirms it contains no magical traps.
Oathbreaker deduces it's safe, but is indeed locked. It is a good lock. No, it's a fantastic lock. It's a lock someone paid a great sum of money for to keep some piece of mind. It is absolutely no match for Devlin. No doubt a warm sense of satisfaction floods through him as he expertly picks it open. It's unlikely his companions know just impressive that was; the dwarf just makes it look easy.
Terser takes a moment to ponder why these companions of his aren't healing like they should. He investigates the wounds, but does not find them festering. Disease seems unlikely. As near as he can tell, the negative energy from the undead is blocking the healing. Some would call it a curse.
Sarnak invites his now calm eidolon to rejoin them. Luckily Kyachi is indeed her old self.
With a satisfying final click, the door stands ready to be open.
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Good to be back, folks. Nice to see everyone still alive. I don't need a full marching order for entering, but I do need to know who's taking point.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday November 13th, 2012 11:49:33 AM
The Oathbreaker draws an arrow, nodding to Braugh. "I'll follow you in, Stormbringer. Be careful."
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=26 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 11:56:03 AM Bad news, boys. It seems those shadows carried a curse with their touch, and more powerful magic than I possess is needed before your injuries can be fully treated. Perhaps I should take the lead, since I am unharmed as of yet.
(if the party agrees, I'll cast shield for effective AC 26, then open the door and step in and to the left. Perception of 26)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+17=35 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 8:00:26 PM
Devlin will follow along with the group using their presence to mask his own. If the opportunity presents itself he will take to the shadows as the group moves. His crossbow is out and ready. Lets move it than lads, slow and steady. He mutters to the group.
Stealth = 35
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20=3 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 8:28:10 PM "No need in all of us getting cursed, I can keep the lead my friend Terser." Bruagh will try to argue since he already has the curse, they should keep it limited to as few people as possible and will try to keep the lead.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=20 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 10:43:45 PM
Shonti follows the group through the door once it's opened. He takes up his regular place amongst them, towards the back, with at least his brother behind him. Upon getting their entry, Shonti looks around as much as possible, trying to get an idea of exactly what we're walking into..
Perception: 1d20+5=20.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+7=13 ; Tuesday November 13th, 2012 11:00:34 PM
Shinto shakes his head and frowns, I wasn't meself. I'm sorry lads. its obvious Shinto feels bad for his behavior. But, now's not the time to dwell, Shinto follows the team through the door. Ax and shield at the ready, he takes up the rear, just behind his brother.
Be strong an alert lads. Anymore curses an Brann goin have his way.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:33:45 AM
Sarnak nods at Sam "Glad to be back."
Kyachi nods at the group and progresses with them through the dor
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:35:18 AM
Dernock settles back to his previous position around the back [B} Dun' matter, Ya were out o'yer mind. I've been in the same position.[/B] Dernock replies. Bah, I'll shave mah beard before I let the lil parasite get the satisfaction o' seein' us defeated. Dernock vows Well, Let's Do this He affirms, ready for whatever horrible danger is ready to spring out of the door.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:55:04 AM
Sam switches the bolt loaded in his crossbow to a bane of undead bolt. He slowly follows the group through the doorway. Chuckles nervously, yet quietly laughs.
DM Carl - What's behind door #1? Wednesday November 14th, 2012 11:22:13 AM
Bruagh, tough and armored as he is, strides in first as the door swings open without a sound. Several pairs of keen dwarven eyes scan the room for danger, but find nothing ready to attack.
In fact, it takes some time to realize just what's in this room. It's fairly large, maybe 30' square. There are several very large glass vessels along the walls filled with a clear liquid. At first glance, they appear to each contain a duergar corpse. Several are missing large chunks of flesh, others significantly less worse for wear. Those with faces all show they died in considerable agony.
As the party filters in & gets a better look, it's plain to see that those aren't duergar in the vats. They're dwarves, only their skin is as jet black as Tina's son's was.
Seeing your brethren in this state, seeing their remains desecrated in such a fashion, well...it's enough to turn anyone's stomach. Our heroes are no exception.
Will save DC20. Failure by 5 or less indicates a sickened condition. More than 5 indicates a nauseated condition. 1d4 rounds either way.
Sam, on the other hand, feels no distress here. His conscious mind surely revolts along with his companions, but there's an internal peace. No, more than that. There's an internal fascination.
Will save DC20 or be fascinated for 1d4 rounds.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:26:18 PM
Ooc-Are we still under pain and shaken effects?
Nope
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+6=11 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 4:30:29 PM
The Oathbreaker slinks into the room, and can feel his stomach churn as soon as he does. The sight of the mutated dwarves around him cause what food was in his stomach to quickly vacate. (Will Save 11, nauseated for 2 rounds)
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+7=20 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 5:53:56 PM
Terser is startled by what he sees, but quickly overcomes the nausea, falling back on his field medic training, and remembering he has seen as bad or worse. He holds out his holy symbol and activates his magic vision, searching for any sign of the magic that was used to mutate these poor souls.
just made the save, activate detect magic
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+4=10 ; d4=4 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 8:13:10 PM
Dernock has seen a lot of thing in his time but this... This makes him wretch and he desparately looks for the nearest vacant receptacle before making a technocooloured yawn.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20+7=24 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:07:20 PM
Bruagh stands motionless at the sight of his brethren in such shape, but as with the travesty at the orphanage the only external sign that the Paladin sees anything amiss is the single tear the flows down his cheek and his knuckles turning white where they grip his axe. The Paladin whispers a silent prayer to his god. "Domi, let me put an end to this evil that has claimed my brethren."
Detect Evil. Will Save: 24 Pass
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+8=24 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+8=10 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:36:35 PM Shonti walks into the room behind most of the group, and is slightly more prepared to see something vile as he notices the Oathbreaker spewing chunks just around the corner of the door. He is nonetheless horrified and disgusted by the sight once he notices his brethren in these vessels, but he is able to hold himself together. "Gargul, my Lord... I beg of you, Please have mercy upon their souls..."
Shonti advances further into the room, looking around for any magical auras, or anything else noteworthy. He stops within 10' of the nearest dwarf suspended in the liquid, not wanting to get too close. He tries to determine what the liquid inside of the vessels is, and what it's doing to the dwarves inside of it if he can.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 36/40 d20+3=23 ; d20+17=37 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:54:46 PM
Devlin easily sneaks into the room and glances around. His eyes take in the horrors contained within the vats and he instantly walls off the the images and contains them within his mind. His mind is quick but flashes of Riddleport still come back to the surface. He shakes his head to clear it and finds a well hidden spot to cover the group from.
I'm loosin' it if sights like this have become mundane. I need ta find me some beauty something else ta fill my thoughts when atrocities like this pop up.
Will save = 23 Stealth = 37
OOC: Two 20s in a row now its time for horrible rolls. :)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+6=19 ; d4=3 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:57:57 PM
Shinto steps in an first sees Tag and Dernock spewing " what's wrong wit ye? he asks as he continues to scan the room. Finally setting his eyes on the horrific sight, he feels a rock drop in his stomach. He grips his ax near the top, shaft on the ground to help keep him standing.
Black dwarves? So the kid aint the only one Ey? Yer seein dwarvin made zombies. .... thas way me says. Thinks... tis bad... really bad.. Domi let us find tem who did tis.
---------------- Sickened for 3 rnds
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 10:57:37 PM
Oops forgot the Crunch Fortitude save 10 (falied) nauseated for 4 rounds
It's a will save, if that makes any difference.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+6=23 ; d20+8=24 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 11:39:10 PM
Sam enters the room to see the oddities contained within. He notices the understandably, sickened responses of his brethren, but can't help but be interested in what might have happened to these unfortunate souls. (will=23)
The gnome rides up to the glass and stares at the unknown creature within. He does his best to determine the cause of this strange...happening. (knowledge nature [maybe arcana]=24)
Sam is so close that his nose touches the glass. He almost feels like he is in the tank with this creature. His hand, almost on its own, moves to the glass. Without warning, it forms a fist and gives three, quick "wraps" on the glass. (Had to do it guys.)
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+4=10 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 6:31:24 AM
OoC Carl.. Derped up. I rolled a will save but labelled it a fort.
DM Carl - What's behind door #1? Thursday November 15th, 2012 11:29:24 AM
OOC: Short post today. Headed on a monthly two-hour trek to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for my daughter.
The sound of Sam's small, Gnomish fists hitting the glass reverberates through the room. Luckily, the vat's occupant doesn't seem to mind. From this vantage, Sam notices the tiny pieces of flesh missing from the corpses. They are neat and surgical in nature, obviously the result of study on these remains.
Several of our heroes just can't keep it together. More than one meal is spilt on the floor.
Shonti and Terser check for magic in the room. Nothing overt, but there is a whole lot of residual necromancy here. Nothing to investigate, but this place has seen a lot of the stuff.
Devlin decides to take to the shadows. Those still able to act notice they've reached a dead end. No obvious exit leads from the room.
Perception DC 25 for the following... Highlight to display spoiler: {Maybe it was just the wind, but that sure sounded like a groan coming from down the tunnel leading here.}
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=28 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 1:41:45 PM Ye lads best finish your second tasting of lunch, I think somethin' followed us down the tunnel.
(perception 28, activate shield for effective AC 26/12/24, or 16 vs incorporeal)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Thursday November 15th, 2012 5:37:37 PM
Hearing Terser's warning and seeing the way the others are puking, Bruagh turns back and moves towards the tunnel, putting himself between the group and whatever Terser hears.
Detect Evil.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=8 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 6:23:54 PM
Dernock just continues to groan.
Perception check 8
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+7=19 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 7:44:36 PM I hope yer wrong lad; The mere sight'o tese... things... makin me feel bit'o queasy. Not good fer battle ey?
He walks about the room a bit; Searching for some clues to give him an idea of how this.... Person, Necromancer, Duergar, Murderer, Evil... was able to do such a thing. He looks on the tables or desks for instruments or tools that may have been used to cut flesh so precise.
Shield and Frozen Soul still in hand, he finally stops near the center of the room, facing the doorway and the rest of the team. He trys to keep his composer and think of what to do from here. But the sight of his brethren in the liquid just won't leave his mind. Looking at his alive brothers, he sees each of them with missing patches of flesh, and dark skin.
He shakes his head roughly, his face skewed and distorted in a sickened look as he speaks softly; Only way outs the way we came... What ta' do? Where ta go? ==============
Perception: 19 to find instruments or tools; or some clue as to how this was done. By force? Beds/slabs with shackles or restraints?
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC23/13/20 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+4=24 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 8:59:27 PM
Sarnak sees his brethren in the tubes and managed to barely hold in his lunch, attempting to keep his eyes averted off them but having commanded his stomach for the moment. "Let's make sure whatever happened to them doesn't happen to us"
Kyachi sees the tubes, and is somewhat mortified, but given it was not of her race it didn't affect her ad badly as the other Dwarves
OOC: Kyachi isn't even the same type as the rest of the gorup, so I don't think she'd be subject to the save vs nausea
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:51:20 PM
The Oathbreaker is far too busy blowing chunks to notice the groaning.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+11=25 ; d20+17=20 ; Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:59:02 PM
Devlin's keen ears pick up on the groaning around the same time Terser mentions it. He quietly makes his way closer to the door with his crossbow at the ready. He nods to Bruagh before melting into the shadows.
Perception = 25 Stealth = 20
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 15th, 2012 10:32:12 PM
Sam trusts the ears of his Dwarven brothers and rides to the middle of the room. He loads a cold iron bolt into his crossbow and aims at the doorway.
DM Carl - There's not enough room in here for a Flesh Golem. Find your own menagerie of horror... d100=67 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 10:42:47 AM
Hearing they may have company, the companions get into position. Well, those who are able to concentrate do.
Seeing how there is active vomiting and discussion going on, the group has little chance to not be heard. Indeed, the groan (groans?) intensify and are soon met with very heavy footsteps that quicken in intensity as they near. From the shadows through the open door lumbers a patchwork monstrosity. It is comprised mostly of dwarven limbs from who knows how many unfortunate souls. Its impressive size is due mainly to the fact that each individual "limb" of the beast is made of at least two dwarven arms/legs. In fact, the thing's right arm is little more than one dwarven arm wielding another as a club; the two hands locked in place with metal rods, twine, and no doubt necromancy. Sitting atop it is a glassy-eyed gnomish head. It's small size would be comical were it not so unsettling.
Bruagh's detect evil shows plenty of residual evil in this room, but the beasts themselves give off none.
Evil or not, the thing's hostility is evident. Though its face remains expressionless, it wordlessly advances on Bruagh...
Knowledge, Arcana DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {Yup, that's a flesh golem all right.}
DC20: Highlight to display spoiler: {You're pretty sure magic doesn't work well on these things. Magical lightning especially would be a bad idea.} ***
Since you heard this thing coming, you all get initiative. This was round two of the nausea/fascination/sick qualifier.
Do the over-sized icons show how cramped you guys are in here? Because you are...
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+8=23 ; d20+4=20 ; d8=7 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 12:09:07 PM Shonti spins around at the mention of something following us through the tunnel, and would wait near the far side of the room for whatever pursuer we have to enter. When the monster walks into the room, Shonti quickly recognizes it for what it is, and tells the group what he knows about the beast. "It's a Flesh Golem! Made from our brethren's limbs an' bodies, an' it looks pretty mean! My magic won't do us much good here lads, they're resistent to it... This one's better left to our strongarmed brothers, oh, an don't try shockin' it wit' no lightnin', not a good idea."
As Shonti is telling the group what he knows about the monster at hand, he puts the rod in his hand back into his Handy Haversack, and pulls his crossbow off of his back. He tries to get it loaded and fire it off before the creature gets a chance at anything violent. ============================================================================= OOC: DM Carl: Not 100% positive if I can fire the Crossbow this round or not, due to having to put away a rod, draw the corssbow, load it, and fire. Your call Carl.
That's too much to do in a round. You'll have to wait till next round to fire.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Friday November 16th, 2012 1:05:28 PM
Hearing that shocking damage would be detrimental, Terser quickly commands the lightning dancing on his weapon to cease. He steps back and swings his weapon at the monstrosity.
[I] 5foot step back to g6.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+9=14 ; d12+7=8 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 1:07:21 PM
Woops, hit the wrong button. Probably missed horribly anyway. On the off chance of a hit, 8 damage (min!).
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 Friday November 16th, 2012 2:05:36 PM
The masked dwarf recovers just in time to see the monstrosity lumber into the room. He draws an arrow back, ready to let it fly, before Shonti's warning. He whispers a word, and the lightning on his bow dissapears. He steps back a bit before his bow glows a bright light, fading to a dull glow as he takes aim.
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5 ft step to C7 Cast Gravity Bow on self
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+9=25 ; d10+4=7 ; 3d6=9 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 2:47:21 PM
Devlin whispers Wardd guide my shot. The wrappings on his crossbow faintly flash to light before he pulls the trigger. The canny rogue set up a shot that rips through one of the many seems on the creature. A thick purulent fluid begins oozing from the open wound.
Actions Activate slotless scabbard of vigor (+4) Shoot golem To hit = 25 (14 + 9 - 4 shooting in cc +4 scabbard) Dam = 7 + 9 sneak (16) Golem is bleeding for 3 hp/round (bleeding strike, bleed damage ignores DR)
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi: AC27/13/24 - CMD19 - HP37/42 d20+8=21 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=18 ; d6+10=13 ; d4+10=11 ; d4+10=12 ; d4+10=13 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 2:57:17 PM
Sarnak nods quickly upon seeing the monster appear, and looks to Kyachi and quickly casts Shield on her, as a shield-shaped wall of force appears at her front and moves with her to deflect any attacks aimed at her.
Kyachi looks up the monster as it appeared, and hearing the words of her group quickly springs into action, taking a 5' step to G10 to get a better angle as she delivers her fury upon the monstrosity.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Friday November 16th, 2012 4:43:50 PM Ugh! Derock groans as he shuffles behind a vat and curves around the room (moving towards B8).
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+8=22 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 5:48:24 PM
Sam immediately recognizes the beast and shouts out a warning.
"It's a flesh golem! No electrical attacks on these things guys!" (knowledge arcana=22)
Fearing that both he'll miss, Sam decides to inspire the group.
"Take this abomination down team! After that, we can hunt down its creator!" (inspire courage +1 to group)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+3=20 ; d20+11=14 ; d10+6=15 ; d6=4 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 7:13:16 PM
Shinto hears the words of his brother and Sam. No magic or lighting anyways...To bad we've no room... He looks around for a way to attack, then he spots the table right in front of him; Gotta Idea.. hehe
Shinto hops onto the table, and advances to attack the Golem with his waraxe. He swings at the beasts head, or as close as he can get standing on the table. The Frozen Soul's icy glow still activated.
Ye shoulda neva been born! The dwarf screams with rage from within; but as he swings the sickened feeling is obviously effecting his battle skills. ============= Hop/Jump onto table: Acrobatics 20 Move to G,8 Hit AC 14 for 15 dam and 4 cold.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20+11=17 ; d10+4=8 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 8:36:40 PM
Beauty swings at the creature knowing his enhancements will not help him.
Attack: 17 Damage: 8 Raeb Full Defense.
DM RobC: "Beauty swings at the creature..." ha ha haaaa! :)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 16th, 2012 8:59:45 PM
Ooc-" Beauty swings at the creature knowing his enhancements will not help him."
What kind of enhancements did Beauty get? I never saw listings for plastic surgery in the Catacombs.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Saturday November 17th, 2012 4:27:49 AM
What I get for posting from my phone!
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Sunday November 18th, 2012 11:24:42 PM
OOC: someone please get that in the running for after post quotes!!
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Monday November 19th, 2012 5:38:04 AM
OOC: Bite me!
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday November 19th, 2012 6:51:12 AM
Ooc-I'd like to file a complaint for Beauty not posting ooc. ;)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Monday November 19th, 2012 7:21:18 AM
OOC: Better?!?! Lol
Flesh Golem Arena - Round 2 d100=58 ; d100=19 ; 2d6+5=14 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 11:10:00 AM
The party wastes no time in deciding to end the monstrosity before them.
Shonti recognizes what he's dealing with and warns the others not to use magic, especially lightning. He then prepares his crossbow & takes aim. You must use that 20 to hit roll if you attack this round.
Terser hears and stops the electricity cascading across his axe. He moves to the edge of his weapon's effective range, but finds two disfigured dwarves staring at him from the vats that flank him. It's just too much; his attack is dangerously wild.
Oathbreaker also calls of the lightning enchantment on his bow, but takes a moment to prepare to dish out some extra damage.
Devlin, from his hiding place in the shadows, lets loose a single bolt. As if the situation wasn't unpleasant enough, the golem now has a thick, viscous liquid steaming from it's shoulder. It does nothing to improve the smell in this place.
Sarnak aids his eidolon's defense as Kyachi attempts to tear through her opponent. She sinks a claw into the thing's thigh & pulls it closer for a bite. She likely wishes she hadn't after a mouthful of partially rotten flesh soaked in strong chemicals, but the attack is effective.
Dernock continues emptying his stomach. Surely his companions have this covered...
Sam confirms lightning is a no go & encourages his friends to get this over with; there are bigger fish to fry here.
Shinto grins before leaping onto the table. In a surprisingly nimble move, he sticks the landing, avoids the corpse, and swings at the golem. All for naught, unfortunately. The attack doesn't end up connecting.
Bruagh, his muscles glistening, his armor shining in the darkness, his beard impeccably brushed and maintained, swings at the golem. Truly, it is a beautiful attack. It's a shame his axe thunks harmlessly off the thing's hide.
The golem lets out a gurgled moan as our heroes rush to end him. With an angry growl, he reaches down and grips the underside of the table Shinto stands on & hurls the thing upwards. It flies backwards, taking the corpse with it, and smashes into the vat behind it (C8). The dwarf inside slides lifelessly out and comes to rest just in front of it. Those around it (Oathbreakers and Shonti) are showered with glass and a clear fluid with a powerful chemical odor.
Reflex DC15 to avoid the fluid. Failure indicates you're fairly soaked in the stuff. No immediate effects are evident, but it smells very flammable.
Shinto must make a reflex save DC20. Failure indicates he is thrown backwards and crashes into the vat as well. He will take 14 damage (calculated w/ the golem's STR bonus & generic falling rules) and be soaked in the stuff as well. Success indicates you may land on your feet within 5' of G8 (including G8 itself if you wish). I'm putting you in F8 on the map now, but you're wherever you end up.
A high pitched laughter comes from somewhere above the ceiling. Brann's voice echoes through the room, "Bravo, heroes! I knew today would be entertaining as soon as you showed up! Don't go anywhere; I'm going to get some snacks."
Through the doorway, another face can be seen. Whomever made this golem decided two would be better than one, it seems. The newcomer starts pushing the first golem, causing him to roar back in anger...
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+9=15 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=25 ; 2d6+5=8 ; 2d6+5=10 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 11:38:49 AM
The masked dwarf ducks just in time to be missed by the fluid (Reflex: 15). Quickly stringing two arrows, he launches them at the first golem.
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Rapid Shot to attack twice No penalty for firing into melee with Precise Shot Attacks: 19, 25 Damage: 8, 10
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Monday November 19th, 2012 11:50:07 AM
Stepping back again to get his bearings, Terser prays to Domi for the strength to defeat these monstrosities.
5 foot step back to G5 and cast Bull's Strength on self
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+8=24 ; d6+2=4 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 5:35:35 PM "Take these monstrosities down! You're next Brann!" (INSPIRE COURAGE +1)
Sam aims for the 1st golem and fires. (Didn't subtract enough. 22 to hit. 4 damage and assuming no holy bonus allowed)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+17=36 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 6:05:17 PM
Devlin hears the second creature in the hall and decides to not try and rush into the fight. He takes a small hop back behind one of the vats. Its murky contents hiding him from view. Placing his crossbow on the ground he pulls out his blades and gets ready to enter the fray. Take this first one down lads than we can focus on the second one. He thinks to himself biding his time.
Actions: Move to H,5 Drop crossbow Draw short swords Stealth = 36
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+13=14 ; d20+11=16 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 7:01:20 PM
Shinto somehow loses his footing as the Golem flips the table. The dwarf flys into the vat, taking glass and nasty liquid covering his body.
Standing up after the nasty toss he took, Shinto fishes out a vial and gulps it down in one drink, Hoping this magic will help in taking out the two new additions to the team...
Relyin on magic.. Wats the wold comin to ey? he complains as he drinks the red liquid.
================= [i]ooc: Used SHonti's reflex save at first, and then my own, +8 using a hero point, epic failure either way...
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+9=16 ; d20+9=16 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=26 ; d20+9=26 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=14 ; d4+10=11 ; d4+10=12 ; d4+10=13 ; d6=6 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 7:03:20 PM
Sarnak, now that Kyachi's defenses are built up, casts haste on Kyachi,Devlin,Terser,Taggart, and Shinto
Kyachi resumes her assault upon being sped up by Sarnak, the extra speed throwing off her first 2 attacks, but allowing her to connect with her next 3.
OOC: Guessing it's AC is somewhere between 18 and 21. Actions: Sarnak: Cast Haste on Kyachi,Devlin,Terser,taggart, and Shinto
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=24 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 7:41:57 PM Shonti easily sidesteps the fluid raining his direction, and lets loose the bolt he loaded into his crossbow moments before seeing his brother fly by him. Noticing the second Flesh Golem step into the room, Shonti thinks "I'd better get away from these things before they decide I look like their new body parts!"
He retreats from the center of the fray, making his way back behind Sarnak and the vats he's standing in front of. "Shinto! Be careful brother, these are nothin' to be messin' around wit'!" =============================================================================== OOC: Reflex Save: 1d20+5=24. L.Crossbow To-Hit: 1d20+4=20. L.Crossbow Damage: 1d8=7. Move to E,12
These are my to-hit and damage rolls from last round..
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 65/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20+11=19 ; d10+4=14 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 8:49:31 PM
Bruagh swings again at the monstrosity hoping to do some damage this time.
Attack: 19 Damage: 14
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Tuesday November 20th, 2012 1:32:59 AM
Dernock continues to feel exceptionally queasy but he thinks he's getting over it all but then the unfamiliar smell from the tanks just makes everything worse. Still he needs to be some where useful for later so he tries to drag himself to the other side of the room.
Move as far as possible to F12
Flesh Golem Arena - Round 2 d100=35 ; d100=63 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=28 ; 2d8+5=16 ; d12+15=26 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 10:02:18 AM
Always quick on his feet, Oathbreaker narrowly avoids the shower of glass and (sniff sniff) embalming fluid. Two arrows fly from his bow as he feels the familiar effects of haste flow through him. The added speed allows the dwarf to correct his aim just in time to connect with both attacks.
AC on these bad boys is 20, in case you fellahs haven't figured that out.
Terser realizes this may not be a quick fight & takes steps to give him and edge. His muscles swell as Domi's strength surges through him.
Sam continues to rally his companions & takes aim. It's a hit, but it doesn't seem to do much. The golem doesn't even notice.
Devlin decides to get up close and personal. He promptly vanishes without a trace & prepares his blades.
Shinto is thrown backwards through the vat & lands on the opposite side. He is pretty scratched up by the glass and covered in embalming fluid. He's pretty sure that fluid getting into his open wounds is bad, but at least it numbs the pain. He decides he needs a bit of help & downs a potion; his muscles growing much like Terser's.
Sarnak speeds things up a bit for some of his companions, including Shinto as the dwarf sails past him. Kyachi feels her muscles speed up & lashes out, missing at first but recovering quickly for three solid hits.
Shonti decides to get in on the action as well & lets fly with his crossbow. It's a grazing shot, but it manages to pop a seam in the rough twine holding this thing together. A wholy unpleasant fluid begins to leak out onto the floor.
Bruagh continues his assault, but swings just as the golem rears back from Kyachi's frenzy of attacks.
...and poor Dernock tries to regain his composure. Surely he'll be back in the fight any time now!
The original golem is looking rough. Several seams are open & whatever the necromancers stuffed inside it is starting to fall out. It absolutely does not care about this & presses the attack. It gets out of the way of the pushy golem behind it (5' step - no AoO) while raising it's club arm and swinging at Bruagh. The dwarf deflects with his axe, but leaves himself open as the golem spins & delivers a vicious backhand to Bruagh's face. Stars dance before the dwarf's eyes as he recovers quickly. It's best not to discuss the residue left behind from the attack.
Bruagh takes 16 points of bludgeoning damage.
The newcomer moves up & with lightning quickness reaches forward and grabs Kyachi by the throat, attempting to drag her close (she may make her AoO - the CMB roll to grapple was 26. The golem has DR/5. If the AoO is successful and does 6 damage or more AFTER DR is applied, Kyachi is not grappled & stays at G10. The golem has a CMD of 24).
The smell from the busted vat fills the room. Eyes begin to water & any attempts at deep breaths cause a burning sensation that radiates from the throat down into the lungs. A DC10 alchemy check reveals this to be a highly dangerous situation.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Anyone passing out from these fumes will die unless they are moved from the area. This stuff is also highly flammable.}
Everyone must make a DC10 fort save. This DC will increase each round. Failure imposes the fatigued modifier due to lack of oxygen. A second failure results in unconsciousness.
Everyone's reliable posting continues to impress. Great job, everyone!
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+12=31 ; d20+15=28 ; d20+15=26 ; d12+13=14 ; d12+13=25 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:39:21 AM yay a fort save finally! Fort = 31
Terser is finally feeling ready for the fight that is progressing in front of him, and steps back into the fray with a battle roar. His muscles are straining against his armor and seem to be eager to deliver their power into the stitched together bodies in front of him. He delivers two ferocious blows to the Golem, hastening the process of it falling apart.
5 foot step back to G6 attack AC 28, damage 14 haste attack AC 26, damage 25 min and max woo!
temp hp 58 temp AC 25/15/23 (+4 shield, +1 haste, -2 rage)
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+7=14 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+10=25 ; 2d6+6=17 ; 2d6+6=14 ; 2d6+6=11 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 12:50:32 PM
The Oathbreaker coughs, just managing to stay conscious. (Fort Save 14) Feeling the effect of the haste spell, the masked dwarf has no problem letting off three arrows at the nearest golem.
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Rapid Shot+Haste for 3 attacks No melee penalty from Precise Shot Attacks: 24, 24, 25 Damage: 17, 14, 11
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+9=24 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+8=14 ; d6+10=12 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=19 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=20 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=11 ; d6+10=13 ; d6+10=15 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 12:58:50 PM
Sarnak coughs from the fumes. They were not bad enough for him to have trouble breathing yet, but it was close, as he calls out to the group. "Were quickly running out of air in here, I'd suggest we all try to hold our breath until we can get to clearer air." He then attempts to hold his breath for the moment
Kyachi retaliates as the golem attempts to grab her, quickly lashing out with her fangs to deal him a heavy strike and punish him for his attempt to grab her, dealing enough damage to dissuade him from continuing. She then turns to the first and resumes her all out attack, her bite and sting attacks landing, and only by the grace of her speed was she able to land the second bite. She attempts to hold her breath as well as per Sarnak's instruction, but may not be able to due to her bites opening her mouth.
OOC: Actions: Sarnak: Move to G10 Std action: Full defense (AC +4) Hold Breath, can hold breath for 28 rounds before needing to make con checks.
Kyachi: If damage dealt to golem 1 is enough to down it, shift remaining attacks to golem 2 Attempts to hold breath with mouth open. if possible, can hold for 32 rounds. AoO Bite: A: 24 D: 12 (7 after DR) + 6 acid
Damage to golem 1 (After DR): 7 + 6 acid Damage to golem 2 (After DR): 24 + 12 acid
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20+11=23 ; d10+4=5 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 1:01:14 PM
Bruagh continues the assault, ignoring as best he can the residue from the golem's macabre weapon. "Blasted beast, I can't get a solid hit in..."
Bruagh fails to do any significant damage.
Attack: 23 Damage: 5
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 [Nauseous] [Fatigued] d20+6=8 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 7:04:06 PM
Dernock still reeling from the sight before him, is now struggling to breath as well. Urggh, This day just keeps gettin' gettin' worse,heh ain't dead yet though he reflects momentarily. ______________
Fortitude save: 8 (Unless We get to add the Hardy Trait relating to poisons)
I would absolutely count this as a poison. OSHA agrees...
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+8=14 ; d20+2=9 ; d20+14=26 ; d10+9=16 ; d6=3 ; 2d6=6 ; d20+14=23 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 10:13:48 PM
Shinto is able to hold his ground against the dirty airs effects for the time being; then feeling the speed rush through his body he grins alittle as he makes a jump/dive manuever through the broken vat and over the thrown table. His gaze, and nasty grin, never move from the flesh golem that tossed him across the room.
Ye don't toss a dwarf. Period..
His short, but muscular, dwarven legs moving with other wordly speed as he rushes across the room;
Goin be no more limbs from these Dwarves here me thinks!!! He screams as he begins to sink his ax into the Golems thigh, as near its stomach as possible. The icy glow from the Frozen Soul flashes as the blade connects with the rotting flesh. Member me ye big ugly!!??? he screams as the icy magic seeps into the new hole.
============== Fort save: 14 I was honestly scared to hit the roller... lol Acrobatics check: 21 to jump/dive through the broken Vat and over the table. (Forgot to add bonus from haste as well +12 for 30' extra movement speed.) Move to F,8 Hit AC: 26 for 16 and 3 cold damage (Pretty sure no damage, but Slowed for 2d6 (I rolled a 6) rounds.
OOC: If 1st Golem is Down before Shinto's turn, he will run and jump over its body, landing at I,7 and attack the 2nd Golem instead. Acrobatics check to jump over Golems fallen body: 23 Just in case Kyachi brings em down!
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+3=16 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:02:03 PM
Devlin takes a step from his hidden spot and lashes out at the monster before him. Perhaps its the fumes or just his apprehension to go toe to toe with such a creature or maybe its his new-found speed but all his attacks miss. Frustrated the rogue lets out a snarl not even able to touch the beast. Hearing the recommendation he take a gulp of what air is left and stifles his cough before he begins to hold his breath.
Actions 5' step to I,6 Full attach on FG1 To hit = 11,15,12 (wow got my payback for all the 20s) Fort save = 16 (holding his breath now.)
OOC: On another note I just found out today that I leave for my deployment this Saturday. That's 4 days earlier than I was originally told.. I will probably be unable to post for the first half of next week depending on how long it takes me to get settled and get internet access. Zach or Dave can one of you guys cover me while I am gone? Thanks
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+3=18 ; d20+4=11 ; d8=2 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:03:42 PM
As soon as Shonti begins to smell the embalming fluid, he quickly makes a point to begin holding his breath. He slides past Dernock, and gets over to the corner of the room nearest the door to get a clear shot at the newest addition to the Frankenstein twins... Shonti reloads his crossbow, and fires off another bolt, this time at the newcomer. Unfortunately though, he must have loaded it incorrectly because no matter how sure he was of his aim, the bolt flies straight into the wall between him and the Flesh Golem... Blast these man-made weapons.. Why can't I just burn this vile creature? Shonti wonders after his malfunction with the crossbow. ========================================================================= OOC: Fortitude Save: 1d20+3=18. L.Crossbow To-Hit: 1d20+4=11. L.Crossbow Damage: 1d8=2.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Tuesday November 20th, 2012 11:04:40 PM OOC: Forgot to add my move action to my post. Move to I,12
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 12:23:09 AM
Sam realizes that he is toe-to-toe with one of the abominations. He and Chuckles quickly withdrawal to B11.
Once there, Sam yells,"That one's almost dead! Take it down!" (inspire courage +1)
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 [Nauseous] Wednesday November 21st, 2012 1:42:57 AM
OOC OK So Not Fatigued. HAZZAH!
Flesh Golem Arena - Round 2 Wednesday November 21st, 2012 12:14:10 PM
Late post today since work is ridiculous and we're taking tomorrow off.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Wednesday November 21st, 2012 2:44:25 PM
OOC: Matt shoot me an email before you leave and I will take care of you.
Flesh Golem Arena - Round 4 Thursday November 22nd, 2012 12:04:55 AM
Embalming fluid? What embalming fluid? Terser barely registers that something smells funny in his desire to end the golem's reanimated existence. Aided by the haste, he completely dismembers the first golem. Every stitch pops as the thing falls to pieces & litters the floor.
Sensing things need to end quickly so they can leave this room, Oathbreaker Absolutely nails the second golem with three solid attacks.
Sarnak and Kyachi attempt to hold their breaths, but find the fumes are still burning their eyes & mucous membranes.
Nice thought, but no dice. Roll this and last round's saves.
Kyachi and Shinto then move up and tear the second golem to pieces. The thing's head goes flying from Shinto's axe as Kyachi dismembers the twine holding it's abdomen together. It's nothing more than a pile of parts again. Devlin arrives late to the party and looks flashy, but that's about it...
The fumes continue to get worse. There are no attackers left, but our heroes still need to escape...
Same rules as last time, only DC15 on the fort save. No map, you know where you guys are. We're still in combat rounds until you're all out of danger.
Next posting will be Friday. Happy Thanksgiving, American Woldians...
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+14=16 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 3:27:49 AM
Still spurred on by the haste and his unexpended rage, Terser is able to hold out against the fumes. He rushes around, gathering those of his friends that need help exiting the room. There's nothing more we need to see here lads, let's get out before we suffocate.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 d20+8=20 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 11:29:07 AM
Shinto is able to hold out against the fluid fumes as he sets his shield onto his back and shoulders the frozen soul, Monsters are gone, gotta get outta here, but where do we go? he asks the team as he helps Terser carry or crutch out anyone who can't move on their own.
If everyone can move on their own, he double times it down the hall way, away from the fumes and the room of dismemberment. ==================== fort save: 20
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+3=8 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 4:40:27 PM
As the last of the monstrosities fall Devlin hops back and grabs his crossbow. He heads for the door ad slips on some of the spilled fluid and lands on his back rather ungracefully. He hits the ground hard forcing the breath from his body, as he gasps for air his lungs fill with with the harmful fumes. He staggers to his feet and makes his way out of the room coughing and hacking the whole way.
Fort save = 8 (fatigued)
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+7=9 ; Thursday November 22nd, 2012 7:58:38 PM
The Oathbreaker goes to grab another arrow, but fumbles and nearly topples to the ground. Coughing horribly, he darts from the room, gulping down the fresh air as he bursts from the room. (Fort Save: 9, fatigued)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+5=14 ; d20+5=14 ; d20+5=16 ; d20+5=7 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:12:21 AM
(Forgot to make fortitude rolls)
As Sam rides to safety, the golems fall. Chuckles lets out a yelp and shoes his head. The gnomish rider realizes the danger that has affected his companion. He quickly spurs Chuckles to make a hasty retreat to fresher air.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:13:25 AM
ooc-shakes not shoes
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=24 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:37:49 AM
Sarnak and Kyachi both nod at terser "Indeed, let's get out of here before we choke."
OOC: Last post I made rolls of 18 and 14 to resist the effects, this round i made rolls of 23 and 24 to resists the effects of the posion.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 [Nauseous] d20+8=17 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 2:07:29 AM
Dernock seems to be feeling a lot better and promptly gets out. Fresh air first, rescuing the others, later. _________ Fortitude Save 17
Moving to K9, If Dernock has to he'll attempt to drag the remains of Flesh golem out of the way.
CDM Jerry Friday November 23rd, 2012 12:40:33 PM
Hey guys, two things:
First I've sent a very important email to both Derek and Martin. Read and reply guys.
Second, I've sent an email to the entire game. Read and reply guys.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 Friday November 23rd, 2012 8:06:02 PM OOC: Checking in; No DM post today?
DM Carl Friday November 23rd, 2012 10:21:18 PM Late post...this holiday has my internal clock and schedule all fouled up.
These fumes are no joke. Several stalwart dwarves are already on their way to the lands of rest.
Thankfully, there are enough who are still able to keep it together & help shuffle everyone out. Several minutes are spent breathing in the cleaner air; the stuffy confines and stinking evil of the necromancer's den never smelled quite so good.
"Whew! If you wanted a snack, you could have just opened the vat. No need to go making a mess," comes Brann's familiar grating voice. "Really, you are guests here. You could at least have waited until I was back with my snack before killing those golems. The necromancers spent a lot of time making those. You should at least leave them a note explaining what happened..."
Back in the tunnels, there are still several places the party hasn't explored, but where to start?
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Survival checks (aid another is appropriate here) to see if you can figure where to go, please.
The fatigued condition will dissipate quickly once you can breath again. Ignore the standard 8 hours of rest required.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday November 24th, 2012 2:26:51 AM
Sam uses inspire competence on Taggart to aid with the pathfinding.
(+2 bonus to survival check)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday November 24th, 2012 3:10:16 AM
ooc to team -Please do not use any more of my bardic performance rounds for inspire competence. I have 3 left for the day.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+16=35 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 1:48:39 PM
The Oathbreaker takes a few minutes to regain his compose, coughing and hacking until he can breathe properly again. He kneels down, inspecting the ground carefully for any more tracks he could have missed. (Survival 35 with +2 from Sam)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+1=10 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 2:45:09 PM
Devlin gasps for air once out of the room. As his thoughts settle he quickly checks himself and his companions. They had us backed in that room like rabid kobolds, got ta keep that from happening again.
Once ready he helps Tagg locate the trail again.
Aid survival = 10
Ooc: might be my last post for a few days. Have a good weekend all.
DM Carl: Be safe, Matt. See you when you return...
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 Aid Another: d20=14 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 8:39:36 PM
Shinto stomps the shaft of his magic ax into the ground; his muscles still bulging from the potion he gulped down earlier. His face still scrunched in a foul expression; his anger really shows when Brann starts speaking.
I'd love a snack! Freshly boiled Imp legs with a side of yer face as the boiling pot. Shinto is obviously too enraged to help Oathbreaker track anything at the moment.
Yer a coward! ye saw what we did to t'em Golems, you keep talkin like ye are an we bound ter find ya! Wut ye think we gunna do to ye ey? He stamps the ax on the ground again and shakes his head.
What would Domi Do here ey?
He paces about in a small circle, stoking his beard, Wut ye thinkin Tag? How many tunnels are actually available to travel ey?
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