Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday November 5th, 2012 8:12:46 PM Try to be stealthy, and come back in one piece.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 50/50 (Spells) Monday November 5th, 2012 9:04:27 PM
"I wonder if Wyarr's invisibility is the kind that lets him attack and remain invisible...otherwise he may end up visible and at the mercy of those fishermen. Eh...he's tough, right?" Restlin elbows Beri in the ribs & looks for an affirmative response of some kind.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday November 5th, 2012 11:10:28 PM
*Beri frowns*
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday November 5th, 2012 11:20:36 PM
Checking in...
And away we go... d4=4 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 12:05:54 PM
Turning back, Zeoll reaches shore again as he is a big furry cat and cats hate water.
Wyaar reaches the winch while the rest wait on shore. The rope is thick and he begins to cut at it when he becomes visible. Luckily the fog is hiding him from sight from the rest of the crew, except for the winch operator who is very surprised at Wyaar's sudden appearance. The call goes out that there is an intruder and the winch operator grabs up a harpoon.
1 round of action. Wyaar has initiative and the rope is almost cut through.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 d20+10=20 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 2:02:59 PM
Wyaar will continue to cut. If through and can still move wil drop straight down to try to hide against the hull of the ship. Stealth 20
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Tuesday November 6th, 2012 3:14:20 PM
Zeoll says a prayer to any god who might be listening. "Please let him pull this off!"
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+6=15 ; Tuesday November 6th, 2012 5:28:53 PM
Hearing the yell of alarm, Zane gives them a bit more to worry about than just Wyaar. He draws the arrow and releases at the men on the deck.
Attack 15
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday November 6th, 2012 9:10:37 PM Bosk, any tricks up your sleeve?
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 50/50 (Spells) Tuesday November 6th, 2012 11:06:43 PM
"Welp...looks like this is going to get violent. Let's hope Wyarr can get back here. No need to fight on their turf if we can avoid it."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday November 7th, 2012 8:48:52 AM
Bosk shakes his head grimly. I got nothing. Looks like I will be picking up some scrolls with long range spells if we survive this.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday November 7th, 2012 1:13:33 PM
Zeoll wishes he could be of more help. He thinks about his few remaining tricks ...
Hey! The range on his Calm Emotions spell is 170 ft. He'll wade chest-deep into the water to get as close as possible (move action) and cast his Calm Emotions spell on the ship, into the fog cloud -- Will save DC 23. He'll concentrate on it. Who knows? Maybe it will stop an attack on his friend.
DM Sanity Info
Active spells: Taur's Try: +1 Perception
Cradled spells prepped (underlined = cast): lvl 0 - Det Snares & Pits, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - CLW, Heroism, Charm Person, Fog Cloud, Locate Object; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Dim Door, Less Planar Ally, Locate Creature; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 0 rounds used of 20 per day
Bard spells: 0 used of 6 1st level 3 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 12 Fey Magic: used 2 of 2
CLW wand: 2 charges used (34 total available) Staff1: 3 of 10 charges used Staff2: 4 of 10 charges used
Hero Points Used: 1 of 2 used
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 7th, 2012 11:54:34 PM
checking in
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 50/50 (Spells) Thursday November 8th, 2012 7:13:43 AM
I'm still here!
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:52:13 AM
Checking in, as I'll be gone all day
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Thursday November 8th, 2012 9:24:25 AM
Wyaar breaths in the sea air.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday November 8th, 2012 10:30:00 AM
Zeoll concentrates on calming things down. Or he swims a little ways out, if the range is close-but-not-quite 170 ft.
Towing the line... d20+15=19 ; 10d6=37 ; d20=16 ; d20=6 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 12:08:24 PM If Zeoll moves out 30', I'll need a swim check. The edge of the shore drops off rapidly into the lagoon and he'll be in deep water.
With a thrust of his harpoon, the winch operator misses Wyaar before he can finish his cutting of the towline--which snaps under the enormous strain of the goldfish. Taking refuge from further attacks, Wyaar ducks under the curve of the ship, out of sight.
A very rude expletive that even causes Wyaar to blush, comes from topside. It is the captain and he is none too happy about what has happened and turns his attention to the group on shore."Incendia!" he yells out as he points to the group and then suddenly all around them a fireball erupts.
Everyone, except Wyaar, make a DC19 Reflex save or take 37pts of damage from a fireball. Save for half.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20-3=5 ; d20-3=-2 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 12:51:19 PM
On Oct. 29, Kindly DM Jim said, "The ship is approximately 250' from your camp/shore." Zeoll's range is 170 ft for Calm Emotions. So Zeoll would have to move 80 ft into the sea from shore to cast the spell, the last 50 ft in water over his head.
His swim check has an armor check penalty of -1 and a racial penalty of -2, so Zeoll is at -3 to make swim checks. For him to swim 50 ft out, per the rules, would take him 5 move actions (2.5 rounds). Add in the 30 ft of shallow water as a move action, for 6 move actions total (3 rounds); and at the end of one round, Zeoll would be 40 ft from shore, if he makes his swim check.
Zeoll rolls a 5 on his first check and a -2 on his second check.
I think it is safe to say that per the Swim rules, Zeoll is 40 ft from shore and completely underwater when that Fireball hits. He is holding his breath (first round of 12).
Needless to say, he has NOT cast his Calm Emotions spell. :-)
Towing the line... Thursday November 8th, 2012 7:31:07 PM
On Nov. 7th, Mr. Knowitall Zeoll wrote: "He'll wade chest-deep into the water to get as close as possible (move action) and cast his Calm Emotions spell on the ship."
chest deep is about 3 feet off the ledge of the shore into the lagoon,
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+19=38 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 7:55:25 PM
As Bosk watches Zane rescue the fish he gasps as he realizes a ball of fire is crashing down upon him. He has just enough time to yell Look Out!!! before the flaming ball of death is upon him. He has just enough time to dive out of the way, and in front of the children so he can shield them from the blast.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+12=29 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:01:35 PM
Bosk winces as the flames wash over him, the smell of singed fur raising to his nostrils. He prays the kids were spared.
Reflex Save to shield kids = 38 Fort Save = 29
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+11=31 ; d20+6=7 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:10:57 PM
Zane sees the fireball coming and he twists as it explodes, seeming to magically avoid the fire. (save w/evasion feat)
This irritates Zane, He again draws the bow, this time actually aiming for the captian.
Attack, 7, a obvious miss.
He shifts to the side, spreading out the group, so as not to be a bunch of targets.
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday November 8th, 2012 8:15:47 PM
ooc: Can you let me know if the kids are injured before I take an action.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+8=27 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 11:06:43 PM
Restlin knows a fireball when he sees one, and is already hiding behind Bosk when it hits (Reflex save 27).
"Hey guys, I don't want to alarm you, but that was a really powerful fireball. We should probably get those kids out of here...unless we want to use Toby for bait or something."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) d20+14=25 ; Thursday November 8th, 2012 11:27:05 PM Rachel, Toby... RUN! Beriothian tumbles across the sand as whirling balls of fire fly past him.
ooc: If I shoot flaming arrows at the ship will it ignite, or is there something about this situation that would prevent this?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Friday November 9th, 2012 8:18:47 AM
No prob, thanks DM Jim! When the first spell falls short, Zeoll swims out further and tries to swim and cast again. He sinks, per yesterday.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+7=22 ; d20+5=6 ; Friday November 9th, 2012 12:04:34 PM
Once the heat dissipates Bosk looks down to ensure that the children are alright and were shielded from they blast. If they were uninjured he will move them to a more sheltered or shielded location (worst cast scenario they may be able to lay down behind the large anvil for cover). If they were injured badly he will heal their wounds first and then get them to safety.
Actions: Get the children to safety Heal them if necessary
Perception check to find a sheltered location for the children = 22 Survival Check to find shelter for the children = 6
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) d20+12=25 ; d8+2=10 ; d6=6 ; d20+6=24 ; Friday November 9th, 2012 3:36:56 PM
Beriothian quickly takes what he knows about engineering to determine if the ship's sails (or any other part) would catch fire if hit with a flaming arrow. He pulls out his his bow and a flaming arrow and sends the arrow flying (at the boat if he determines it will catch fire, at a sailor otherwise).
knowledge(engineering=24) Attack=25 Damage=10 fire damage = 6 (ooc; since you didn't respond I figured a knowledge roll would be my best alternative for making the determination of targets)
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Friday November 9th, 2012 7:01:00 PM
Wyaar uses his time to speed away from the ship and then direction upwards so he's 30' above the water and 60' awaqy from the ship.
Double move, 60' away towards shore, 30' straight up
The children... Saturday November 10th, 2012 12:51:15 PM
Only because of Bosk's intervention are the children spared, but both are badly hurt and unconscious. One more fireball and they're toast.
More to come, just wanted to let Bosk know they're not dead, yet.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Saturday November 10th, 2012 2:27:06 PM
ooc: This act officially makes them evil right?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Saturday November 10th, 2012 3:09:49 PM
Fireballing kids? Sure. Evil indeed!
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday November 10th, 2012 4:46:10 PM
Zeoll, can your staves heal from a distance? Moving the kids to a more sheltered location means I can only heal one of them.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Saturday November 10th, 2012 5:05:05 PM
Zeoll is under water at the moment, but as soon as his swim checks let him regain the shore, he'll put the staves to good use! Range = touch, BTW.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday November 12th, 2012 7:55:15 AM
Can I tell how much damage the children took to help judge which level of healing spell to use?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday November 12th, 2012 2:40:55 PM
Checking in ... glug glug!
Zeoll will make a swim check to try to move back to shore and not drown when he has the chance.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d8=6 ; d8=1 ; d8=2 ; d8=2 ; d8=5 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 3:06:11 PM
Cure rolls for the children. I would like to use a spell level equal the to the children's hit die. I assume that is one, but I rolled more in case it is higher. Bosk will heal the girl first.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+6=14 ; Monday November 12th, 2012 6:01:36 PM
Zane will once more move away from the others, to give a separate target and once more shoot at the captian, trying to garner his attention.
Attack 14 (a miss)
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday November 12th, 2012 7:00:30 PM
ooc: checking in
The children... Tuesday November 13th, 2012 3:50:07 AM
sorry for the delay...post later today.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday November 13th, 2012 9:35:30 PM
Being in no position to assist the children & not wanting to make them all a target for another fireball, Restlin will move back away from the beach 30'.
"If we're not retreating, we at least need to spread out some!"
Sea Nymph Tuesday November 13th, 2012 9:46:34 PM
Luckily no more fireballs erupt amongst the group and Bosk is speedily healing the children. A call comes out from the ship, "Anymore interference and I won't be so nice next time!"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:03:38 AM
ooc: how long until the groups spells are restored?
Jim: a couple more hours, probably 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20-3=8 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 6:36:48 AM
Zeoll makes a swim check to try to get out of the water ...
Ugh! an 8! He needed at least a 10 for calm water! Zeoll remains under water, holding his breath and vowing to never swim again.
Splash, splash, who's taking a bath? Wednesday November 14th, 2012 12:16:31 PM
Unable to find anything resembling bouyancy, Zeoll walks and crawls along the steep dropoff into the lagoon and surfaces on the beaches shore.
The crew of the Sea Nymph get back to fishing, but two of them remain on guard duty--their gaze firmly locked on the group.
Meanwhile the children hover at deaths door. Both are badly burned and if not for Bosk's large body blocking of the flame, both would have been turned to ashes.
Zeoll brings over the party staves of curing. He uses each one at least once on each child: 17 healing to the girl, and 16 healing to the boy. If they are still damaged, as seems likely, he'll use each staff another time: 20 hp to the girl and 16 to the boy.
[OOC: On the second set of rolls, I remembered to use the d8 roller button so that I could reroll 1s ... and there was one.]
DM Sanity Info
Active spells: Taur's Try: +1 Perception
Cradled spells prepped (underlined = cast): lvl 0 - Det Snares & Pits, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - CLW, Heroism, Charm Person, Fog Cloud, Locate Object; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Dim Door, Less Planar Ally, Locate Creature; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 0 rounds used of 20 per day
Bard spells: 0 used of 6 1st level 3 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 12 Fey Magic: used 2 of 2
CLW wand: 2 charges used (34 total available) Staff1: 5 of 10 charges used Staff2: 6 of 10 charges used
Hero Points Used: 1 of 2 used
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+9=13 ; Wednesday November 14th, 2012 1:56:26 PM
Zane stashes the bow back into his quiver and looks for a spot where he can "vanish" without being outlined against the sky.
Stealth 13
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Will there be scars? Wednesday November 14th, 2012 7:11:23 PM
Crying as the healing brings her back to consciousness and then further healing from Zeoll abating that, neither say anything, they just clutch to each other waiting for the end to come.
With it's freeflowing magma outcroppings frozen in time, Zane finds what he thinks is a good place where he can vanish.
My sincerest apologies - DM Jim C Wednesday November 14th, 2012 7:14:32 PM
My posting frequency has been crap ever since I got sick a while back and I'm hoping it will get back on track. My workload has increased and I'm just dogtired at the end of the day, mentally, so I've been putting off what I think could be possibly crappy posts from me, but I'm aiming to change that. I guess the discussion about the DM migration is kicking me into gear cause it looks like I'll be moving on to another game and I don't want this game to end on a whimper, more of a bang. So please hang in there with me and please forgive my unexcused absences.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:45:42 PM Okay guys, we need to make plans right now. Odds are they are going to catch that fish again if we don't act, and we are dead men if we don't think this through.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Wednesday November 14th, 2012 9:53:12 PM
"I think our best plan may be to Alert the dragon of the ship somehow"
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday November 14th, 2012 10:21:54 PM
Bosk nods in agreement as he tends the children. I agree that finding a way to get the dragon's attention is our best bet as it seems he has some attachment to the goldfish, but I am at a loss as to how to relay the information to him. Restlin, did you happen to see the way to his cave...lair...wherever it was that he brought you? I'm honestly surprised he didn't see the fireball or witness the goldfish getting caught. I kind of assumed he would be keeping a close eye on us, just in case we were as unscrupulous as these folk. In the meantime, I think we should consider spreading out a little, so that we are less able to be wiped out by a single fireball, and someone should lead the children farther away from the range of that wand.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday November 14th, 2012 10:59:52 PM
"Hmm...well, I was dead when he took me there. Let's see if I can remember how we got back..."
***
Mr. Jim, did that dragon blindfold me or do anything else to keep me from knowing where his lair was?
Jim: not on the return trip. YOu would think his island is to the East, about an hour as the dragon flies.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday November 15th, 2012 3:38:05 PM
Zeoll says, "Well, we cannot get to the drragon in time. Maybe we should just launch ourr Swan Boat, sail out therre, and make them stop fishing. That means a fight, since a firreball is a prretty good sign that they do not want to talk."
"Who has that featherr token?"
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday November 15th, 2012 7:34:27 PM
[B]I would avoid a swan boat, that just puts us all in one spot for them to fire bomb. They could probably kill us all in their first volley. I say we try to catch the fish fi]
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:10:47 PM
"I agree with Beri. That swan boat would just get us killed. What we need is someone sneaky to get on board and sabotage things. I have another invisibility spell & a few more spells that could throw a wrench in things, but I'll need to be on board to use them."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday November 15th, 2012 9:59:01 PM
"Gosh, I'm tapped out," says Zeoll. "One morre Calm Emotions, which has to be the worrst spell I know, and some firrst level Grreases. And the Cure Staves."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Friday November 16th, 2012 7:40:16 AM
Restlin smiles. "Has that spell ever worked out for you? I think it's gotten us in more hot water...there was that protection racket we had to kill, those kids that exploded into acid...remember those fishermen that harpooned you? Oh right...that just happened. Anyway, let's leave calm emotions as a last resort so Wyarr and I have a chance to escape with the kids."
He turns to Beri. "I can make you invisible for 7 minutes. Think you can get on that ship and take out that winch in 7 minutes?"
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+9=14 ; Friday November 16th, 2012 9:17:24 AM
Zane sits down amung the volcanic rock formation and takes a moment to meditate, it's time to decide of his fate. His friends need protection, the children are in mortal peril and that damn dragon is holding the group responsible for a gold fish, which has to be more than that. Maybe it's another dragon that's been cursed or something, turned into a fish to live it's life as punishment or something.... Oooooohhhhhmmmmmmm........
After just a couple moments, a smile appears on Zane's face, they're gonna resend a hook into the water, what if they hook a minotaur, rather than the fish....
Zane keeps watch until the crew is ready to redrop the hook into the water, which should take a while...
Stealth 14
Stealth 13
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Another hook in the water Friday November 16th, 2012 12:14:58 PM
Just as some had thought, the winch operator--muttering to himself about something, attaches a new fastener to the end of the winch line, making it ready to be secured to another line if there's a bite.
As seconds pass, no bite comes.
Down below the giant goldfish trails a long fishing line attached to a winch line that's been cut. If it snags on something, it could rip the hook out of the fish, or worse, tangle the fish in it's own line--possibly killing it eventually.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Friday November 16th, 2012 7:25:03 PM There is a 50/50 chance that I could disable it before they kill me... but there isn't much way of me avoiding the being killed part. Even invisible they would spot the water dripping off me. And the second they notice the winch disabled the would firebomb the children again on the assumption it was one of us. We learned from the last sabotage that they don't care about killing the guilty person, they will firebomb anyone they see within range.
What we really need to do is to talk to this fish, but that would probably require catching the fish first unless we had magic that could... that's it! The blessing of the edge would allow us to talk to the fish's spirit. We could ask the fish what bait to use to lure it, or how to scare it away from the boat. We can probably get enough info during the conversation that we can find a way to save the fish without looking like we are obstructing the fishermen. If only we knew the fishes name we could talk to it much longer.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Friday November 16th, 2012 11:28:28 PM
"That...that's a really good idea, Beri. Damn good idea. It just might work. I don't think that dragon told me the fish's name, but at least we'd get some more info. I guess I'm the obvious choice to talk to her. Any suggestions for questions?"
Mr. Jim, did the dragon mention this fish's name?
Jim: it's a secret.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Saturday November 17th, 2012 7:49:03 AM
"Blessing of the Edge! Grreat idea!"
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday November 17th, 2012 4:18:59 PM
Bosk cocks an eyebrow, why would a fish have a name. Suddenly the synapses in his brain shoot into overdrive as he concocts what is sure to be either an absurd idea or an epiphany bordering on divine revelation.
Two by two, hands of blue......I fight for true love, scoundrel!...a bounty on a goldfish....
Thwack!!! Bosk slaps his hand hard upside head. I might be a little slow on the uptake today, and I understand if Restlin cannot confirm this, but I just thought of something, what if that goldfish is not really a goldfish! What if it is really another dragon!!!
Think about it, Two by two, hands of blue......I fight for true love, scoundrel!...someone placing a bounty on a goldfish!!!
If I am right Beri and I can use our wonder twin rings to change into something water breathing and call to the "fish", since he knows how to speak dragon, and I have remove curse prepared and can hopefully undo whatever is keeping her changed into a fish!!!
ooc: I hope I am not the only one to have completely overlooked this possibility for so long. I am feeling really, really, really stupid at the moment despite coming to this revelation.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday November 17th, 2012 5:14:57 PM
Thinking a bit longer the cleric corrects himself. No, not a curse, a baleful pilymorph spell...that would transform it and make it forget it's language and it's past. Thank Gargul I prepared Dispel Magic today as well, and that I didn't use that spell to heal anyone. Luck has been on our side tonight. I don't think we can communicate with the fish, but if I can get close enough I can try to dispell the magic on it. What do you all think?
I say we cast what ever buffs we have on me, have Beri and I transform, and I will try to help the fish withought getting eaten or speared. Any thoughts?
If we do this Bosk will give his raise dead scrolls and chit to someone else to hold onro.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Saturday November 17th, 2012 5:29:02 PM I say we use the blessing of the Edge first, no reason to burn through the rest of our magic before we verify the situation with the fish's spirit.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday November 17th, 2012 5:46:27 PM
As the group talks Bosk becomes more confident in his diagnoisis. Of course, of course. Ask the dragon's spirit what spells or curses are effecting it. It might have multiple afflictions, or be under the affect of a spell I am not familiar with.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday November 19th, 2012 9:03:15 AM
"Well, here goes nothing..." The wizard wordlessly contacts The Edge. Truth be told he has no idea how he does it, but he trusts it will work.
He concentrates on the fish, hoping to find it's spirit before him & willing to answer a few questions...
***
Mr. Jim, here's the text of the gift Restlin was given:
Each of the party members now can do either one of these options, whenever they want.
They can read the spirit of any one creature, once. If they know the creatures real name, the duration of the conversation is much extended. The questions will be answered by the spirit in a neutral manner, despite the alignment of the creature and ones weakness can be discovered as well as other things, but the spirits knowledge is limited to what the creature being read would know normally. (Six rounds or six minutes if the creatures true name is known.)
OR
The characters spirit will transcend their body and travel to The Edge in a flash of an instant. There, they can over look the cosmos of time and balance and ask any one question, as profound or mundane as they desire and receive an immediate answer, that is as correct as possible, depending on how the question was asked.
I'm using option 1. Let me know how you'd like to handle things.
Busy signal. Monday November 19th, 2012 7:35:15 PM
Trying to reach the edge, Restlin gets an immediate headache and a ringing in his ears. No contact seems able to be made at this point.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+9=13 ; Monday November 19th, 2012 9:05:22 PM
Zane, not knowing what the others are doing, tries to slip silently into the bay, and slowly swims out, not really towards the ship, but trying to get over the wreck of the ship on the bottom....
Stealth 13
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday November 19th, 2012 9:18:43 PM
"Ouch, my head," mumbles the wizard. "I don't think the fish's spirit is reachable now, folks. Plan B it is..."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Monday November 19th, 2012 9:53:16 PM
Wyaar umma and thinks... Thinks very heroically. (Using hero point for a hint)
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday November 19th, 2012 10:49:12 PM
Bosk watches as the Power of the Edge fails for the second time, having shown its power vastly inferior to the of the god of Life and Death. B is for Bosk and Beri right? Should we activate our rings and attempt to cast dispel magic and remove curse on the fish?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday November 19th, 2012 11:44:04 PM Bosk, the second we do that we will be in all out combat. They will have killed just about everyone on shore in two or three volleys of their cannons. I admit I know nothing about magic, but I think casting any spells would pretty much be suicide at this point. If everyone else thinks it's a good idea then I will, but I say we start fishing now and catch that thing our selves.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Tuesday November 20th, 2012 1:54:57 AM
Zeoll looks around the shore for anyplace that might shelter the kids from attack. A rock to hide from? At the worst, the beach on the side of the island opposite the enemy. Zeoll makes sure the kids stay safe.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday November 20th, 2012 10:13:32 AM
Restlin nods. "Indeed...plan Bosk. I can't tell you what's going on. It would be wrong of me to break my word and tell you just how on the money you are, so don't ask me to," he replies. "If you're able to get under the water and make that happen, or at least keep the fish safe, do it. It's dangerous, of course. That fish will probably try to eat you. Maybe Zane should go. He's good underwater...wait, where's Zane?"
Restlin looks around, but can't find him. "How does a 20' tall minotaur just vanish? What sorcery is this?"
The wizard casts prestidigitation & does something wholly out of character: he makes Bosk and Beri smell bad. "Maybe you won't get eaten if you're unappetizing. Zeoll, let's move these kids."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday November 20th, 2012 12:26:06 PM
The horned cleric wonders if Restlin's "right on the money" comment was hinting that he was right, or if it was just his way of saying "I can't tell you how wrong you are".
It may not be as suicidal as you think. He responds to Beri. We have the sound of the waves covering our voices a bit, and my words will be didficult for them to hear if I am under water...and I don't think fireballs will be as effective under water. Perhaps we could transform in Restlin's Rope Trick area or climb in my bag of holding first, that should minimize the sound right?
Late night dip Tuesday November 20th, 2012 1:42:06 PM
Circling out away from the ship, Zane slips under the surface of the water, out of sight (swim roll please)--while the others talk about what to do and Wyaar hard in thought (what do you want a hint about?)
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+10=14 ; d20+10=28 ; Tuesday November 20th, 2012 1:49:30 PM
Zane heads for the ship wreck, there should be pockets of air in there, somewhere, that he can catch his breath.
Swim 14, 28
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Tuesday November 20th, 2012 3:02:01 PM
Zeoll sees the party splitting up, and hopes it will go better than the last time.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Tuesday November 20th, 2012 3:30:10 PM
Wyaar tries to think of a way to get the fish to not bite the hook/not get everyone killed in the process.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday November 20th, 2012 7:43:47 PM Wait... if we have a rope trick available why don't we try to use it on the rope the fish is attached to? We already know the fish isn't strong enough to break the rope, and it should hold the fish away from the boat... though we still want to catch that fish fast or we will be firebombed shortly after catching it.
In a tight jam? Use magic. Tuesday November 20th, 2012 8:10:56 PM
Wyaar thinks baout it long and hard and comes up with the only solution being is to use magic. Magic got the fish into this situation, magic should get it out--but only the right magic, a remove curse would not be enough.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday November 21st, 2012 11:14:40 AM
Bosk taps his foot as the others pick apart his plan. Does anyone have a better suggestion? If they do I am all ears, but if they don't I am going to try using dispel magic on the fish and hope for the best. If that fails I will move closer and try using remove curse.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 11:55:37 AM
Zeoll strains his brain thinking of how his magic could save the day ... he thinks about his bard spells ...
He figures the best he can do, once the kids are safe lying on the beach on the other side of the island, is to come back, cast Speak with Animals, and message the goldfish if he is ever able to see it. Maybe he can talk with it that way.
DM Sanity Info
Active spells: Taur's Try: +1 Perception
Cradled spells prepped (underlined = cast): lvl 0 - Det Snares & Pits, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - CLW, Heroism, Charm Person, Fog Cloud, Locate Object; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Dim Door, Less Planar Ally, Locate Creature; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 0 rounds used of 20 per day
Bard spells: 0 used of 6 1st level 3 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 12 Fey Magic: used 2 of 2
CLW wand: 2 charges used (34 total available) Staff1: 5 of 10 charges used Staff2: 6 of 10 charges used
Hero Points Used: 1 of 2 used
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 12:12:15 PM
"I already told you guys what spell we'd need: greater dispel magic. That's why I asked for scrolls. We need to shoo this ship off, then someone needs to fetch them. If anyone can get a message back to Hook City to ask the captain of that ship that's supposed to be picking us up to bring them, that would solve a lot of problems."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Wednesday November 21st, 2012 2:04:24 PM
"I have to agree with Restlin. Despite your strength Bosk, your dispel is likely not going to be enough". And he sighs, looking out at he ship. "I cannot think of a way to shoo them off. If we try and it comes to battle I fear for the children's safety and will not risk their lives so." And he continues to look out at the ship, watching its captain. "Think we can convince him to try to dispel the fish? You said the fireball was powerful."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 2:21:18 PM
OOC: Dispel Magic with hero points boosting it could do it!
Bonus: If used before a roll is made, a hero point grants you a +8 luck bonus to any one d20 roll. If used after a roll is made, this bonus is reduced to +4. You can use a hero point to grant this bonus to another character, as long as you are in the same location and your character can reasonably affect the outcome of the roll (such as distracting a monster, shouting words of encouragement, or otherwise aiding another with the check). Hero points spent to aid another character grant only half the listed bonus (+4 before the roll, +2 after the roll).
If say four of us go with Bosk to help, and we all use a hero point in the attempt, we get a +24 luck bonus on the dispel roll. Maybe we can use the swan boat to get out there? Zeoll can't swim, that's for sure!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 3:44:08 PM
[B]I would avoid a swan boat, that just puts us all in one spot for them to fire bomb. They could probably kill us all in their first volley. I say we try to catch the fish fi]
In a tight jam? Use magic. Wednesday November 21st, 2012 7:44:44 PM
All this talk of magic and Beri still continues on about catching the fish (lol).
I'll be around and posting during the Thanksgiving break, so don't be a stranger. BTW, Zeoll's plan sounds pretty good :)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 8:54:22 PM
ooc: sorry, I turned on my kindle at it refreshed all my tabs, apparently one of those was post submition.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 8:56:03 PM Restlin, if you think that will work I'm up for it.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday November 21st, 2012 10:45:47 PM
Restlin ponders. "Well, if there's only one affliction to dispel it just might work. Worst case scenario, other than an agonizing death in the belly of the Goldfish, is that it doesn't work and we seek out more powerful magic. Let's do it..."
He produces the swan boat tokens. "No sense drowning our liontaur."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday November 22nd, 2012 7:43:10 AM
"We just have to get to that fish. Do we have any otherr way to get out therre? Yes, the Swan Boat is a huge tarrget. But what if we wave a big white flag to show that we are not going to attack them? I could also use a Message cantrrip to talk with the captain from 170 ft out."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Thursday November 22nd, 2012 10:33:34 AM
checking in
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday November 22nd, 2012 11:22:09 AM People the firebomb children typically don't respect a white flag... and they already attacked us once with a white flag out. Granted we tried to use magic, but nothing about their actions tonight implies a white flag would do anything more than help them gauge the wind when aiming their cannons.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday November 22nd, 2012 11:53:31 AM We could try to lure the fish ro us like they did. I believe I have a few items with light spells cast on them.
Gurgle gurgle Thursday November 22nd, 2012 11:54:46 PM
A few stray bubbles escape the corner of Zane's mouth as he continues to swim. He'll have to come up for air soon, but in the lantern light of the fishing boat above, he makes out the faint outline of the huge goldfish--laying near the bottom of the lagoon, still. It's gills moving, but the hook stuck in it's mouth and the line it's connected to is securely snagged in a nearby coral outcropping, things do not look good for the fish.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:00:47 AM
ooc: Can I see where Zane is to help him not drown?
Jim: can you see through water in the dark?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+16=22 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 7:20:25 AM
With the kids safely on the other side, Zeoll comes back and wades out 20 ft -- not out over his head! He keeps his eyes open and looks for his friends. He casts Message to be able to whisper to all his friends. He casts Speak with Animals just in case. He does not see Zane anywhere, so he keeps his eyes peeled ... if he sees him (up to 170 ft away) he'll cast another Message to get in touch.
Perception: 22.
Happy American Thanksgiving, everybody!
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+10=24 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=14 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 11:21:36 AM
Zane will surface directly at the prow of the boat, using the curve of the ship itself to cover him from being seen. After catching his breath he'll dive straight for the goldfish, and the hook in it's mouth. His idea is to get the hook out, in just about anyway he can....
Swim 25 Strength 8 (using hero point to reroll) 14
Zane's Spell Info:
Level ----- 0- 1 Available-- *- 5 Used ----- *- 2
Spells in effect:
Mage Armor, Duration 4 hours
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Friday November 23rd, 2012 6:35:51 PM
Wyaar will go with the others to assist with the dispel as needed while keeping an eye on the ship.
Gurgle gurgle Friday November 23rd, 2012 8:43:50 PM Zane, please make a Charisma check, thanks!
When they get out into the water, Restlin will cast fox's cunning on himself in case the goldfish surfaces & he can cast dispel.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+1=18 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 1:07:15 PM
Chr check 18.
Gurgle gurgle d20=15 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 5:34:08 AM
The goldfish eyes the approaching Zane, but does not move. Perhaps he is too big to swallow whole, or maybe the fish just isn't thinking about eating right now. Either way, Zane doesn't get attacked as he moves in close to remove the hook.
Zane, please make a Dex check
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+3=17 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 9:09:32 AM
Dex check 17
Gurgle gurgle Sunday November 25th, 2012 3:48:31 PM
With amazing finesse, Zane removes the hook with little injury. The goldfish does not stir while he does this, but once he is done, she stares on him long and hard and then with a swish of her tail, swims off, buffeting Zane slightly in her wake. Realizing he needs to come up for air, he see's the ship directly overhead.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+10=28 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 2:51:03 AM
Zane wil again try aurface at the bow of the ship. That should be the least watched location from the deck. After catching his breath he'll swim down a bit and head back towards the area he entered the bay from.
Swim=28
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+7=12 ; d20+7=10 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 9:42:35 AM
Carefully Bosk looks around the watery landscape for any sign of the gold fish or a waterlogged minotaur, but his eyes seem to be still adapting to the loss of his night vision. Getting into the water Bosk hands Beri his chit of raise dead, for safe keeping, and asks him to use the wonder twin rings to transform into a merman.In that form we should be able to swim and breath / talk underwater so that I can cast my spell and I will regain low light vision to help locate the fish.
Actions ------------------------------- Spot Check for fish = 12 Spot Check for Zane = 10 Activate wonder twin rings, form of Merman
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+16=21 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 12:24:32 PM
Zeoll stays chest deep in water, 20 ft from shore, holding his breath whenever a big wave breaks. That's as deep as he dares to go. He is keeping his ears and eyes open for any sign of life or goldfish. He has his Speak with Animals cantrip going, and he is ready to cast Message on the Goldfish as soon as he sees it. Hopefully he'll see it and be able to ask it to come nearer. Hopefully he'll see one of his friends casting the dispel and will be able to help with that.
Perception 21.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Monday November 26th, 2012 5:51:39 PM
Wyaar will move out as far as he can and still keep his arms and bow above water, still watching the ship and staying close to Zeoll.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+7=21 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 7:43:10 PM
Restlin watches with obvious interest as Bosk prepares to go head into the drink.
"Hey Bosk, I'm not sure how your divine magic works, but when I'm casting dispel magic I like to pretend that I'm reaching back to the original casting and picking it apart. Then I criticize how sloppy it was with witty one-liners. You should try it...if that doesn't work, look tasty & lure it up here for me."
***
Aid another(?): 21
Gurgle gurgle Monday November 26th, 2012 7:46:52 PM
The shoreline only extends out about 3' (I think I stated this earlier) and then there is a sudden dropoff.
Zane makes his way back to shore to see Bosk getting ready to do something.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 12:56:54 AM Since you are giving me the chit I assume you want me to hide in the shadows of the murky depths while you do something dangerous and incredibly stupid? Actually, that sounds good to me... let's do it.
sorry for the late post, very sick.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 6:46:26 AM
Zane, seeing his friends heading into deeper waters gets their attention with a small rock from the bottom of the bay. He'll then get close enough ro talk softly to them. "I found the goldfish, she was in terrible shape. Al that rope had gotten caught,with no water flowing past her gills she was dieing. I managed to free her from the hook,last i of her was as managed to swim away,as i came up for air."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 7:49:54 AM
Restlin beams and slaps Zane on the back. His hand stings from the impact, though he doubt Zane felt the discomfort. "That is fantastic! That you saved her, that is...not that she was injured. Hopefully it affected her appetite; Bosk and Beri are about to head down there and do something [i]incredibly[/b] dangerous and fool-hardy. Isn't adventuring fun?"
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 3:49:13 PM
As soon as Zane's head appears, Zeoll casts his message and congratulates him on his good work!
He also asks, "Where about was that fishie?" The liontaur is still hoping for a glimpse and a chance to talk to it.
He readies another Message.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday November 27th, 2012 6:40:52 PM
Bosk smiles at Beri. [b]I don't care who uses it, but if I get killed I can't use it.[b]
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 7:56:28 PM Let's try to stick with nobody getting killed for a change.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 8:19:33 PM
Wyaar still stand with Zeoll. If only 3' in.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 9:47:09 PM "It was down near the wreck, under the ship that's still floating. But, it was swimming off when I had to surface." Zane continues towards the shore, he needs a rest....
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday November 28th, 2012 1:55:17 PM Thanks. I'll head that way once I am in mer-form.
Gurgle gurgle Wednesday November 28th, 2012 7:57:54 PM
actions?
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:14:56 PM
Did Bosk turn into a merman?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:04:06 PM Uh, Bosk... we have a pretty abysmal record when it comes to casting spells in secret. Do you think that with the sound of the ocean and their distance that we can act without being noticed? If not, we may want to plan a way to cover up our actions first. Perhaps have Zeoll lead everyone in drinking song like *loowie loowie* to help take notice off our actions.
ooc: yes, it's a down periscope reference
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+16=35 Thursday November 29th, 2012 6:16:01 AM
Zeoll stays alert in case the fishie comes to the surface, in which case his readied Message cantrip and ongoing Speak with Animals spell may allow him to talk to it and ask it to come on over this way, away from that bad ship.
He also tries to see (with his low light vision) what he can of the goings-on aboard the ship.
Perception 35.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday November 29th, 2012 9:17:31 AM No harm in trying that I suppose, however I think they won't harm us as long we don't get in their way, and I won't be in their way unless the fish turns into a dragon. If that happens, I think they will have bigger worries.
Gurgle gurgle Thursday November 29th, 2012 12:06:28 PM
Slipping into the water, Bosk takes the form of a merman and begins his search for the Goldfish.
Please make a Perception roll, Bosk
Perception 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {Keep looking}
Perception 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You find the goldfish near an active vent issuing hot water into the lagoon.}
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+9=13 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 2:12:58 PM
Zane climbs out of the water and finds someplace to sit down, he's slightly tired from the exertion of swimming. While he's recuperating, he uses a Prestidigitation to dry his clothing and fur.
"I hope he has some luck with that, I got up close and personal with that goldfish, and it's as big as I thought it was when I saw it gobble that fish earlier."
While sitting there, he tries to fade into the shadows.....
Stealth 13
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+7=19 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+7=21 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 2:43:12 PM
Bosk almost loses his balance as his legs fuse together and his hair weaves itself into shimmering blue scales. As he looks around his vision sharpens and he is exceedingly grateful for the return of his low light vision. After looking around in the water for a bit he spots the giant goldfish sitting on the floor. Quickly he estimates the distance to make sure his spell will be within range of the fish.
Speaking in a low voice he says Guys, I see him. Please bestow whatever boons and words of encouragement you have on me as I cast this spell. I have no way of knowing how powerful the person who cast this spell was, but I could use all the help I can get.
ooc: To be fair I wanted to ask for help before rolling my caster level check. I will use a hero point, but if anyone else could spare a Hero Point for a bonus I would appreciate it. [b][i]Bonus: If used before a roll is made, a hero point grants you a +8 luck bonus to any one d20 roll. If used after a roll is made, this bonus is reduced to +4. You can use a hero point to grant this bonus to another character, as long as you are in the same location and your character can reasonably affect the outcome of the roll (such as distracting a monster, shouting words of encouragement, or otherwise aiding another with the check). Hero Points spent to aid another character grant only half the listed bonus (+4 before the roll, +2 after the roll).
Perception Checks = 19, 18, 21
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20-3=7 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 4:22:25 PM
Zeoll takes a crazy dive into the water in the hope of seeing more and helping his friend, Bosk.
Swim 7.
As he tries breathing water, Zeoll sends his best good vibes out to his friend, making a heroic effort to contribute however he can.
::use a hero point to aid Bosk's dispel::
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Thursday November 29th, 2012 4:52:27 PM
Restlin hopes Bosk remembers what he told him earlier. Magic is hard. It's good to use mental tricks sometimes. He does send extra happy thoughts his way, though.
(I had a previous aid another roll that succeeded...not sure if Mr. Jim will allow that. I'll also use my last hero point to give Bosk a +4.)
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Thursday November 29th, 2012 8:52:32 PM
Wyaar says a prayer to the King and Queen of the Fey in Bosk's favor. (Using hero point fr +4. Also lost dsl modem. Stuck with phone for a couple days)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:36:56 PM
As Bosk prepares for the task at hand Beriothian closes his eyes and says a silent prayer.
Wardd, if I have found favor in your eyes please grant Bosk the luck he requires to pull this off... or failing that at least the luck required for our failed actions to go unnoticed in the shadows by those on the ship.
*spent hero point spent to aid Bosk*
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+7=12 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 12:03:57 AM
Bosk will wait to see if Zane is able to assist his spell as he makes sure he is within range of the fish. Inspired by the faith of the other Iron Adventurers he feels unusual power behind what he initially thought was a weak casting of dispel magic. Unsure of the exact spell, the blond taur targets the fish and hopes for the best. The horned cleric watches with anticipation as he waits to see what will happen and if their scaled friend will transform into a dragon.
actions -------------- Cast Dispel Magic - Cl = 12 + 8 (hero point) + 16 (groups hero points) = 36 (add an additional +2 if Restlin's aid another counts for a total of 38) (add an additional +4 if Zane uses a hero point for a total of 42)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Friday November 30th, 2012 12:04:05 AM
ooc: Just want to make sure there isn't confusion since you only mentioned Bosk changing. Both Bosk and I are turning into merfolk (The wearers are both affected by Alter Self (CL3). One use only and then both rings become mundane, but still very stylish)
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Friday November 30th, 2012 2:40:15 PM
Zane will add his thoughts to try and help Bosk with his spell. (using hero point)
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Friday November 30th, 2012 3:31:57 PM
(Now that is what I call team work!!!)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Friday November 30th, 2012 6:58:05 PM
ooc:checking in
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Saturday December 1st, 2012 9:11:26 PM
Checking in. DSL still down.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Sunday December 2nd, 2012 3:35:55 PM
OH MY GOSH DOES HE DISPEL THE GOLDFISH?
...err, checking in. Yea. Checking in.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Sunday December 2nd, 2012 5:00:20 PM
Bosk waits motionless as times seems to stop, his senses seemingly heightened by the terrible suspense. His eyes are glued to the goldfish watching for some sign that his spell was a success. He knows he only just cast the spell, but the adrenaline in his system make it feel as though time has slowed to a crawl and he wonders if the gods of the Wold are trying to teach him a lesson in patience.
Coming soon... Monday December 3rd, 2012 3:57:28 AM
:)
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 10:28:51 AM
::glug glug::
Checking in!
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday December 3rd, 2012 1:42:44 PM The suspense is terrible. The cleric thinks to himself as he watches the fish, almost forgetting he is part fish himself.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Monday December 3rd, 2012 7:08:02 PM
Checking in
Burn the land, boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me. 10d6=39 ; d4=1 ; d4=2 ; d20=8 ; d20=4 ; d20=18 ; d20=10 ; d20=7 ; d20=6 ; d20=10 ; d20=9 ; d20=11 ; d20=15 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:01:25 PM
Invisible tendrils of energy stream into Bosk from his companions as he invokes the spell that will hopefully dispel the supposed cursed magic on the goldfish. In a flash, the world is turned upside down. Bosk is buffeted by a sudden water wave so fierce it throws him reeling back into the coral wall of the lagoon and darkness threatens to enshroud his mind.
Bosk takes 39pts damage, save DC20 REF to take half damage.
Also, make a DC20 Will save or be knocked unconscious for 3 rounds and begin drowning.
Those on the shore and in the fishing boat, see an enormous dragon explode from the lagoons bowels, sending a torrent of sea water high into the air and then raining down on all those in the area with a heavy pelting of both water and sealife.
Flapping it's leathery wings until it crested the height of the 50' atoll walls, the breaking light of dawn shone warmly on the golden scales of the dragon, all 100' of her. Crumbling under her weight, the edge of the atoll barely held as she landed on it and howled at the fishing boat--All aboard abandoned ship. Even those on shore felt the unbearable urge to flee.
Everyone except Bosk, please make a DC30 Will save or become Shaken
Taking in another huge breath, the dragon cranes it's long neck upward and breaths fire far into the sky above, lighting up the entire area like a beacon of terrible power.
When she lowers her gaze, it becomes locked on the group on the shore. Her piercing eyes see through all of you as she decides what your fate is to be.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+12=20 ; d20+1=6 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:18:35 PM
Zane becomes shaken as the Dragon roars and lets off a blast of fire.
Without thinking, Zane momentarily loses control and his dragon side leaks through, his head changes and he grows his dragon claws. As this happens, he responds with a roar of his own, no where near as impressive. (intimidate roll 6)
As quick as the dragon parts appeared, they vanish and Zane drops to a knee and bows his head.
(1 use of claws and bit used for the day)
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:19:23 PM
Note: anyone on shore within 10' of Wyaar (so at least Zeoll) receives a +4 bonus vs fear
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:26:33 PM
ooc: Bosk and I are currently merfolk and shouldn't be in a position to drown.
Jim: Who said you were drowning on sea water?
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+3=22 ; d20+16=33 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:44:47 PM
Zeoll manages the greatest swim roll of his life to get back on shore ... just in time to see a glorious sunrise of a dragon-ascension! He gazes, unafraid, at the astounding site (made save with a 33 woohoo!)!
He stands before the dragon, hoping for a chance to hear the creature's tale. "What a song this will be," says the bard.
Edit: Make that a 37 save with the +4 bonus!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) d20+6=8 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:53:59 PM
Through the water Beriothian hears the tremendous shriek, it's sound sending shivers through his bones.
ooc: some how I doubt I'll get enough buffs to make this will save. will save = 8
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+14=29 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:03:03 PM
Restlin almost...almost...keeps it together. He's fine until he sees Zane go all dragony too. Then, he loses it.
"Don't kill us! We were sent to lift that curse! Well, I was...but my friends here are too smart for their own good."
Restlin then does something uncharacteristically wise: he shuts up. If that blue dragon wasn't entirely evil, there's a good chance this gold one isn't entirely good...
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 d20+14=34 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:52:16 PM
Wyaar stands there ankle deep in the water and gets soaked further as the wave of the dragon's rising crashes in to him and he watches the awe inspiring sight... in awe. But his faith in his Queen leaves no room for fear in his heart and he watches the dragon in appreciation of its beauty instead of in fear.
He does yell out after Restlin's speech, "Great Dragon, my companion speaks the truth. It is through our actions that you have been restored to your true and natural form. We mean you and yours no harm and only wish to return a pair of human children that found themselves stranded on this island to their homes."
Diplomacy: 34!
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 25 of 64 Spells d20+9=11 ; d20+13=16 ; d20+13=26 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:57:25 PM
The Wold seems to move in slow motion as the magic takes effect, and then everything is replaced by pain and blackness. The cleric can feel himself slipping into the oblivion and he begins to pray that the others can rescue him before....My father would be ashamed, giving in and hoping an elf is willing to face the dangers that did this to me so that he could come to my rescue. Suddenly Bosk draws upon the last of his power and opens his eyes. Spitting the blood from his mouth he looks for Beri and swims to shore with him (towing him if necessary) towards his companions.
It isn't until he is swimming back to shore that he spots the dragon, who must have left the water as he struggled for consciousness. He has no idea what is going on until he hears Restlin addressing the dragon. WHOO!!! WE DID IT GUYS!!! I COULD NEVER HAVE BROKEN THAT SPELL WITH OUT YOU!!! Bosk yells out to the group out of instinct. The adrenalin coursing through his veins, the excitement of having broken such powerful spell, the need to to give credit where it was due after a sub-par performance on his part, and the hope that it will help the dragon separate friend from foe, but the reasoning is subconscious the truth is Bosk is filled with pride, honor, and relief that they are all still alive.
Once on the shore line he struggles a bit to get out of the water, but he does so and moves towards Restlin, embracing him in a bear hug and swinging him around.
Actions ------------------ Reflex save = 11 Will save = 16, rerolled with Greendale's Luck Charm 26 Swim to shore with Beri
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:59:48 PM
His face pressed into wet taur fur, all poor Restlin can think is, "this is how I die..."
Still, it's awfully nice to see Bosk so cheerful for a change. Now, if they can just live through this...
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 25 of 64 Spells Monday December 3rd, 2012 10:03:02 PM
ooc: Emotions must be a side effect of turning into a merman.
Shortly after being shaken by the dragon Beriothian finds himself struggling to move himself through the water, but a force more powerful than drags his body away. Could it be that one of Gargul's servants has come for him at last? As the elf gets his bearing he realizes that it is indeed true, an emotionally charged Bosk has grabbed the elf and is pulling him to shore despite the fact that in mer-form Beri could be blind folded and half drunk and still swim through all but the roughest waters... though at the moment the elf does indeed get that queezey drunk feeling as his body toed along.
*cough* Ehh... thanks Bosk. I don't know what I would have done there without your help. No, no need to help me further. I can walk, see I have legs again. Look, there's Restlin. I think he wants to congratulate you!
Beriothian cancels the merfolk spell and joins the others on shore.
ooc: swim roll for RP purposes: swim=18 (nat 1).
Sorry for any confusion Bosk, I was actually in very good shape for any needed swim rolls (though I would have taken 10... assuming it wasn't really bad/stormy water), I was just waiting on acting to see if you fell unconscious.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:11:00 PM
Seeing that Restlin just needs a smidge of inspiration, Zeoll casts his Timely Inspiration spell (Casting Time 1 immediate action) to give Restlin a retroactive +1 on his save.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:26:40 PM
Restlin's pulse slows suddenly. "This must be Zeoll's work," he thinks to himself. Regaining his composure he smiles widely at Bosk. "Well friend, let's hope Zeoll's tongue gets us out of this. If you see him casting calm emotions, you go high, I'll go low..."
Burn the land, boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me. Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:37:55 PM
The great dragon's gaze never wavers as it speaks with a voice so low and gravely, you can feel her words as well as hear them, "My grandson, where is he? Speak truthfully, or I shall slay you all."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 25 of 64 Spells Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:40:32 PM If he tries to charm the dragon I'll cut his tongue out the cleric thinks to himself.
ooc: I was confused when you took no actions after failing your will save, and I didn't want to leave you alone with the fishermen swimming in the cove.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+20=28 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+13=18 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 6:47:40 AM
Confidently but politely, Zeoll calls out, trying to do a better job of talking with this dragon, recalling what he has heard in epic tales of heroes who have spoken with the greatest dragons and lived.
"Oh magnificent and munificent of all noble drragons, please sparre us! We arre overrjoyed at seeing you rrestorred. We guarrded you and frreed you at the behest of a merrciful blue drragon, I think he said his name was Fingarrin, who charrged us to prrotect his 'trrue love,' in his worrds. We came herre to find two lost childrren, a boy, Toby, and his sisterr, Rrachel, who arre on the farr side of the island rright overr therre. My only poorr shoddy guess is that the drragon orr the boy is yourr grrandson? Please forrgive ourr ignorrance."
Diplomacy 28
Zeoll also tries to recall any detail he may have heard about a gold dragon with a grandson, the grandson maybe a blue dragon. He also tries to recall anything that seems relevant about dragons in general. Know History 17. Know Arcana 18.
DM Sanity Info
Active spells: Taur's Try: +1 Perception
Cradled spells prepped (underlined = cast): lvl 0 - Det Snares & Pits, Charm Animal, Speak with Animal lvl 1 - CLW, Heroism, Charm Person, Fog Cloud, Locate Object; Comp Lang lvl 2 - Dim Door, Less Planar Ally, Locate Creature; Memory Lapse
Bardic Performance: 0 rounds used of 20 per day
Bard spells: 1 used of 6 1st level 3 used of 4 2nd level
Natural Divination prepped: 1 for a save - used 1 for a skill - used
Memory Subdomain rerolls: used 2 of 12 Fey Magic: used 2 of 2
CLW wand: 2 charges used (34 total available) Staff1: 5 of 10 charges used Staff2: 6 of 10 charges used
Hero Points Used: 2 of 2 used
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 7:47:50 AM
Restlin will add: "There's a blue dragon on an island that way," and point off to the island the blue dragon brought him back from. "There's also this strange man who put a bounty on you while you were a goldfish that doesn't seem very human. He's in Hook City. I'm afraid we're likely not fully versed in your backstory, Mrs. Dragon. I am certain we'd all like to live through this, though!"
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 25 of 64 Spells Tuesday December 4th, 2012 9:40:05 AM
Bosk is not sure if it is better to keep quite ot if that would anger the dragon. Feeling a bit stupid he admits, I am sorry, but I don't know. I only put together that you were a dragon moments before we broke the spell.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20-1=0 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 2:18:37 PM
(Shaken)
Zane looks up at the female Gold Dragon,"The one who says he knew that you were trapped as that Goldfish is telling the truth, us others were kept in the dark for some reason, but most of us figured out that the Goldfish was a Dragon. I will say I never expected you to be a Grand Lady though, I had figured you would turn out to be either his Mate or a Sibling. As to where to find him right now, I know not. I had expected him to show up once that fishing boat arrived to try and catch the Goldfish you used to be."
Diplomacy a whopping ZER(0)
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 7:02:53 PM
Beriothian watches as most of the group blurt out at once their thoughts at once, only the silver tounged Zeoll managing to remain articulate. As the Liontaur speaks his mind the rogue does his best to urge him on and give his full support, knowing that another voice would add little at this moment.
-------------------- aid another (Zeoll): +2 for Diplomacy = 30
Burn the land, boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me. d20+30=45 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 7:44:10 PM
The gold dragon eases her countenance, "Finn is his name. The fact that he didn't kill you speaks well to the type of people you are."
As if on cue, from the direction Restlin was returned from, a bellows can be heard, "Grandma! Grandma, it's really you!" Landing beside her, the blue dragon lowers his head to her and says, "I told you grandma, whatever it took, I'd bring you back."
"So you have my little darling," the grand lady brushes her neck up against his like lions would when they greet each other. "It would seem you had some help," motioning over to the Iron Adventurers.
Finn nods, "Yes grandmother, it looks like they were able to help sooner than later." Finn nods to the group and is about to say, before he is interrupted by his grandmother.
"Be sure to reward them appropriately, don't be cheap."
"Of course not, grandma!"
"Umhm, alright then, I'm off to check my home and see what that bastard took." Looking back to the Iron Adventurers, "You have my thanks," then the grand lady lifts off and heads East.
"I shall return in an hour with your reward. You there, Restlin, hop on, you shall have your reward by your own hand. Come." The dragon lowers his neck for Restlin to climb on.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) d20+18=25 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 8:25:18 PM
As Restlin and the dragons prepare to fly off Beriothian looks out over the water to see if the "fishermen" need any help.
perception= d20+18=25 ;
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 8:32:30 PM
"Grandma?" Restlin thinks to himself. "Didn't see that one coming." He grins madly at Finn when she mentions him not killing anyone, but says nothing.
He looks at his companions uncertainly before hopping on his murderer's neck.
"I want you to know I told them nothing. That Bosk is pretty bright for a minotaur."
"So far, so good, Waard. Let's see if we can finish this," he thinks to himself.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 9:45:35 PM
Zane looks out to the ship, he secretly hopes it's sinking.....
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday December 4th, 2012 11:32:46 PM
Bosk looks with awe upon the dragon as it approaches, taking in the majesty of Gargul's handy work and upon learning they are related wonders at the marvels even further. Gargul created the chromatic dragons and with them nearly defeated Alemi, creator of the metallic dragons. Now the gods have a more harmonious relationship as do these dragons. It never ceases to amaze the cleric how the natural world seemed to mirror the heavens of its own accord. The signs of the gods re everywhere if one knows where to look for them. Everything seems to align as the dawn breaks and the shadows of the day grow out of the dark of the night, the cleric of Gargul's traditional time of prayer and meditation.
Bosk listens as the dragons converse and is a bit jealous that Restlin gets the opportunity to ride on the back of such a magnificent creature, and he wonders what the dragon's cave looks like. Are there hoards of treasure on the ground as in the story the halflings tell, or perhaps chromatic and metallic dragons caves are as different as Gargul and Alemi themselves are.
As the dragons take flight Bosk checks to make sure the sailors are not about to cause any trouble, although he assumes they will be jumping back on their boat and sailing away before the dragons decide to be less merciful, and heals himself and any group members that need it before beginning his daily devotional. In order to keep the children close by and out of trouble he takes out some more rations and drinks for the group to share.
(Assuming the coast is clear) The cleric turns towards the liontaur and says, Zeoll, I lost track, did you need me to charge any of those staves as I ask for Gargul's blessing? Remembering how dirty the weapons that harpooned him were, he makes sure to prepare a remove disease to cast on himself as a precaution. During his meditation he thanks Gargul for inspiring him to prepare dispel magic and remove curse for the day and reflects on the luck he had of having won the foil wrapped balls of water breathing that they used to get the kids out of the cave and the magic rings he and Beri won that allowed them to take on merform in order to find and free the goldfish. Items they only had by the luck of the gods. Then to see the dragons up close and to earn a reward above what they were offered for finding Toby, this truly has been a blessed day. With a little luck he might be able to use the reward money to buy a wooden stylus made of the wood of the Ishgara Tree. Perhaps Alistair knowns how to go about finding one.
ooc: And in case we skip ahead Bosk will be sure to pack up his anvil and other gear before leaving.
Burn the land, boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me. Wednesday December 5th, 2012 2:28:35 AM Restlin, please roll 1d10 and then 1d100
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 8:42:57 AM
Zeoll bows and smiles at the generous words of the gold and blue dragons. He says, "Thank you very much," when mention of a reward is made. But honestly, Zeoll is still nervous around the Blue. It killed Restlin. And even if is did bring him back, life and death are not for fooling, he thinks in the privacy of his own head. Zeoll was dead forr too long to take it lightly.
"Oh yes, good Bosk," Zeoll says distractedly. "Herre arre the staves. They both need charrging. Thanks!"
Jim: you know you can only charge 1 stave a day, right?
Burn the land, boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me. Wednesday December 5th, 2012 12:14:54 PM
Flying high into the sky, the blue dragon dives and turns and spins--sending Restlin into a state of wonderful delirium, if you could call it that. It is a thrilling ride as the pair approach a series of small islands and the dragon lands on the center one. Walking his way into his cave, Restlin sees the familiar sight of his lair, strewn with gold, and many other objects. Lowering his head to let his rider off, the dragon explains the details of his reward for Restlin. "You'll put on this blind-fold, then the first thing you touch with the point of your finger, is yours. Good luck." Doing as he said, Restlin sets out on his quest to find something good. "You can use your foot to feel around, but if you touch it with your hand, it's yours. Watch out for that dead fish I caught awhile ago."
Satisfied he may be onto something, Restlin reaches down and touches soemthing cool to the touch and then grasps it by the hilt. Lifting it from the floor of the lair and taking off his blindfold, he sees he's holding a shortsword as black as night. "Ah, so it looks like you've chosen the Gloom blade, interesting. May it bring you much luck in the future young mage."
Grabbing a chest full of gold, Finn motions for Restlin to climb back on, and then the pair leave the dragon's lair and head back to the group.
About an hour passes and the sun has risen when Restlin and the dragon land at the small atoll. During that time everyone has prayed and studied for their spells and kept a close eye on the fisherman as they reboard their ship and set sail--under a watchful gaze of the group, back out into open waters.
Dismounting, Restlin feels a strong sense of accomplishment as he and the others are bid farewell by the dragon. "I thank you for your assistance in releasing my Nana. I hope this reward in some part relays my gratitude for what you've done. If we should meet again, I might kill you, don't take it personally. Thank you and good journeys!"
Finn the blue dragon launches himself into the air and heads Eastward, the direction his grandmother had gone, leaving the group an unlocked chest filled with 60,000gp.
Restlin has completed his Luck Quest. Congrats!
Everyone receives 5000xp's for module completion and 1 hero point.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+14=31 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 12:39:41 PM
Restlin scratches his head as Finn flies off.
"What a jerk," he thinks as the dragon fades in the distance. The wizard turns to face his friends. "New rule! Until we can take one in a fight, the Iron Adventurers do not meddle in the affairs of dragons. Zeoll, write it down somewhere."
He walks over to Beri & hands him the Gloom Blade. "Here, take this before I accidentally chop someone's arm off with it. It cuts stuff better when it's dark out. Seems appropriate for you."
(OOC: Knowledge, Arcana: 31 to know what that blade is)
Despite the fact that he died horribly and the fact that the children they rescued from hypothermia and starvation are mostly ingrates, Restlin is pleased with the situation. Coupled with the fact that his robe ensures he stayed squeaky clean the whole time, the wizard can't seem to wipe the smile from his face.
"Now, when does that captain get back to pick us up? I've had enough of this island for one lifetime."
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 3:11:38 PM
Zeoll says, after the dragon departs, "Hey, don't forrget ourr otherr loot! Therre's a ship in the harrborr that's ourrs forr the taking, so farr as I'm concerrned. I want to rrest and get back spells, and if it is still therre, I have a bone to pick with someone."
Zeoll laughs at the Reslin's request that he write it down. "You know the arrt of wrriting rremains a mysterry to me, rright? I can't rread!"
Jim: That boat has sailed.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 5th, 2012 6:46:22 PM I added one charge to the first staff you handed me, and I'll another tomorrow if I can. If everyone who can adds a charge we'll have them full in no time.
ooc: How long until our ride is expected to show up?
Jim: A staff can only accept one charge a day
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 7:42:56 PM
ooc: unless being recharged by a fixer, a fixer can fully recharge a staff in 1 day.
IC:
"Someone go get the kids, and pick up the camp site, I'll head to where we secured the the small boat and get it ready to launch, that fish boat captian, probably won't wait long for our return."
With that said, Zane heads towards the spot where they secured the boat they used to get to the island.
OOC: another question, I've only gained 1 level since character creation, about 18 months ago, I thought we were to gain 2 levels a year or am I mistaken?
ADM James Two levels a year is an average target, but it varies from games to game (some are significantly slower than ours). Part of it was the timing of when you joined. I gained a level right around that time. I have leveled twice in 18 months and am about 2/3 the way to my 3rd level up. The Hook City campaign is also a wealthier campaign. Despite large legal fees and tens of thousands in fines from the city we have higher than normal wealth, and that is before you count crafting.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 5th, 2012 7:47:28 PM
What about the shipwrecked ships?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 9:23:53 PM
ooc: does that mean that if I take a level of fixer I can use my UMD skill to recharge a staff?
JC: A Fixer at level 5 uses drops of Wold's blood to recharge staffs and wands. a drop per spell level per charge. They also do a bunch of other things, take a look.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 9:57:55 PM We should indeed clean up our camp, but no need to worry about the captain quite yet. The sun has barely risen, and the captain won't return until late afternoon.
Beriothian picks up the black sword and gives it a few swings. Short swords aren't really my thing, but I must admit that this thing handles very nicely. I could see how this would be very useful when fighting in the dark, though my hope is that we would avoid any fighting conditions that would make this sword the most useful.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Thursday December 6th, 2012 8:44:04 AM
"Well, it's worth a good chunk of gold should we decide to cash it in. Too bad Lowd's not around still...he would have liked it. Too bad Wyaar chest-punched him to death, am I right? No, I guess I'm not...
"You guys should really ride a dragon if you ever get the chance, by the way. Speaking of food, who has some? I'm famished. Does anyone know how to make those bacon rolls Yondrim made? Those were amazing. Speaking of amazing, we better get more than 1000 gold from Hook City for the errand or we're officially going back to treasure hunting.
"What about these kids? We should put them to work when we get home. Rachael can clean house and Toby can tend to the mud around our shop. That boy's not coming in our tour lest stuff get pinched" He looks Toby in the eyes as he says this. "We'll also have a chat with their parents about how I DIED rescuing them.
"I wonder why Gimp didn't visit while I was dead. Bosk, how long do you have to be dead before you shuffle off to the lands of rest?"
He turns to Zeoll, "Sorry, buddy. I forget. You're one of the smartest folks I know, it just seems like you should be able to read, you know? I'd offer to teach you but I'm a terrible teacher. I lack patience. Speaking of patience, where's this boat..."
Restlin is too excited to shut it & will prattle on until he is stopped or they board their ship...or he's given something tasty enough to hold his attention.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Thursday December 6th, 2012 10:11:57 AM
With the new day Wyaar will administer Lay on Hands to any that need more healing and do his best to entertain/comfort/distract the children while they wait for their boat.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 6th, 2012 10:23:12 AM
"Nah," says Zeoll. "Rreading is for two-legged folks, not liontaurrs. I rrememberr everrything!"
Say what? Thursday December 6th, 2012 12:38:28 PM
Tobys eyes get big as Restlin talks about putting him to work, "Ain't no damn way I'm cleaning up after you! I'm hungry, when are you going to feed us? When are we getting out of here? It sure is taking a long time! Some rescue this is." Shaking his head and muttering to himself, "Came all this way and no fish, no reward, nothing." Then his eyes get big as he looks at the chest, "Hey, are we getting any of that treasure? What's our share?"
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:29:59 PM
Bosk laughs at Restlin's new found energy, but his face turns dead serious when he mentions not seeing Gimp the Imp. It is Gimp's job guides souls safely to receive their judgement, it is a bad omen if he wasn't there to greet you. You must have offended the gods and been found unworthy and destined to wander the land of the dead for all eternity. The cleric pauses a moment before giving a large grin. Or it could be that Gargul knows when people are destined to live and to die and he knew that it wasn't your time yet. I imagine he also gives people a little time to mentally process what just happened and time enough to realize what the odds of their returning to life are. Gargul might know your destine, but people are stubborn and will refuse to go with him if they feel they may resurrected soon and it is not worth Gimps time arguing with those people.
At the mention of food Bosk glares at Toby. I just gave you a taur sized ration, that should be enough to feed four kids your size. Then, as the kid eyes the treasure Bosk says to the group, What to you say I put our reward in my bag of holding? I might be built like an ox, but I don't relish the idea of carrying that heavy thing around or risking it falling overboard if the water is rough on our way back.
Looking out into the bay Bosk says, Didn't we see a bunch of shipwrecks on the way in here? What do you say we head on over there and check them out. There might be something of value that was left inside. Any Iron Adventurer's want to join me?
Actions: ---------------------- Assuming the chest is small enough and light enough Bosk will place it in his BOH, or at least as much as can fit safely inside.
Explore the shipwrecked ships and look for treasure.
Jim: it weighs 1000lbs
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:37:23 PM
Zeoll probes his memory of death and the afterlife. It does not take much of a check since he can just remember his own actual experience.
"Maybe Rrestlin was dead only a verry shorrt time. Some new magics brring you back beforre you arre rreally even gone. Maybe he was not rreally dead at all -- if that drragon did nonlethal damage, he would have just been knocked out forr a long time. Rrememebrr, I could not find Rrestlin's blood on the sand wherre he fell -- now I wonderr if therre simply was no blood. That drragon may have been wearring a fae's merrciful tearr."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:15:17 PM
Bosk begins to pick up the chest. This thing is heavy, I don't think my bag will hold it all. Do any of you have a bag of holding, handy haversack, or something that we can put some stuff in?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:32:36 PM I have between 200-250 pounds left in my bag of holding and pants-o-pleanty.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:38:41 PM
The elf looks at Toby. You're share? Well, after food, drink, and healing... and factoring in that you wouldn't help Restlin after we helped save you multiple times (Beiothian glances at Bosk's slightly singed fur).
Let me do the math here. Nothing into nothin'. Carry the nothin'...
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Friday December 7th, 2012 9:54:51 AM
Zeoll tries to hold in a laugh, but a sort of a cough emerges nonetheless, when he hears Beri's answer. He has no words to say to the human boy. In another life, he might make a tasty morsel, though, the liontaur thinks to himself.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Friday December 7th, 2012 12:29:59 PM
Zane looks in his haversack, "I can take about 70 pounds in my haversack, and I can carry another 70 without hampering myself. I hope that helps. I could carry another 200, as long as you can say we won't be in combat, I've never fought carrying that much weight, I doubt I can even fight that loaded down."
The Good Ship, Heronimus--Jim C Friday December 7th, 2012 12:40:05 PM
As the day moves slowly on and the idyllic setting eases the nerves of the group and children alike, the ship that was hired to take them back to Hook City arrives. The captain is glad to see the children alive, one of them at least, and asks if anything interesting had occurred while he was away.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Friday December 7th, 2012 3:17:55 PM
"Nope!" quips Restlin on his way up the gangplank. "Take us home, Captain. We could all use a bath and a decent night's sleep. Toby can sleep in the brig if you have one."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Friday December 7th, 2012 9:11:52 PM
ooc: did we find anything at the shipwrecks?
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Friday December 7th, 2012 11:31:59 PM
Bosk packs up camp after checking out the wrecks in the cove. He then works on finishing his crafting project as the group waits for the boat. The cleric keeps the group well fed and pulls out a keg of fresh water and several pleanty of ale should the group want any to to celebrate after the exciting night and unexpected award that came of rescuing Toby. As they relax Bosk talks to the group members a few at a time, out of Toby's hearing.
Do you guys think we need to worry about that strange shopkeeper coming after us for saving the dragon? This is probably something we should report to the city officials. They would want to know about a resident cursing metallic dragons if for no other reason than to prevent an enraged dragon from coming to the city seeking revenge. We may want to conscider enchanting or bribing Toby to keep quiet until we feel there is nothing to worry about.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Saturday December 8th, 2012 5:58:48 AM
"No bribe in the world will shut that brat up. Zeoll, got any memory erasing magic?"
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Saturday December 8th, 2012 7:49:08 AM
"I do, but it coverrs only a shorrt time period, sorrry."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Saturday December 8th, 2012 9:11:43 AM
Wyaar can carry a hundred pounds of the gold if needed... but offers the suggestion that it might be best to just leave it all in the chest and carry it as a team. He doubts anyone on the ship will try to steal it from them and if they do they'll soon decide against it.
"it's possible the old shop keep was looking to remove the curse as well, but I agree we should have it looked in to. Though I have the feeling that when we return the old man will be long gone."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Saturday December 8th, 2012 10:35:35 AM
Bosk smiles, still out of Toby's hearing, It is not the sailors on the ship I do not trust. Besides, that chest carried 1,000 lbs of gold, it is a nice chest and you never know when it will come in handy. My bag of holding holds 1,000 lbs, so I can carry the chest and most of my stuff with a little rearranging (my load is currentlt light). If I need to I can dump out my water and rearrange a few things I just prefer to keep things out of sight and avoid tempting others in the first place. I also know there are a few among us that cannot carry their share.
ooc: This is assuming Bosk found nothing on the shipwrecks to fill his bag with. I believe Bosk can carry everything, but from a realistic standpoint I like to minimize weight keep large items like ladders and anvils in nondimesional spaces.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Saturday December 8th, 2012 1:36:30 PM
Restlin ponders. "How long, Zeoll? I'm thinking we get him home, clean him up, get him in bed and make him sleep...I can handle that...then we make him forget & let his parents wake him & declare it was all a dream. I mean, goldfish turning into dragons? He needs to stop hanging out with crazy old men."
Toby --Jim C Saturday December 8th, 2012 4:08:22 PM "You know I can hear you, right?!" Toby was not at all thrilled with the idea of being magically manipulated, but then again, Toby didn't like much of anything.
The captain and his crew help stow what the group has, namely the chest--since nothing else was found on the other wrecks other than waterlogged and unserviceable mundane items--there didn't seem to be any corpses left either.
The trip back to Hook City is uneventful and it's almost hard to relax cause of all the gold onboard and the likelihood of pirates--which are unheard of in this area, always spring to mind. But the journey was peaceful and the kids quiet. When you arrive at the docks, the captain orders his crew to help unload the groups goods. Some of you think that it would be a very wise idea to hide the gold or not speak of it in such an environment.
Now that you're back in Hook City, Labortown at least, what are you going to do with Toby and Rachel? Any other actions you wish to take before I start the next module?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Sunday December 9th, 2012 10:40:22 PM
ooc: We need to divide up loot and do any needed shopping. So we can plan, is the next module going to end before the 1st?
Jim: yes, the next module will end before the DM Migration January 7th.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday December 10th, 2012 8:05:37 AM
"We should hand the children over to the Hook City officials. The less I see of this twerp," the wizard motions to Toby, "the better. There's also the matter of payment for services rendered for Hook City. I say we go do that immediately."
On the way, the wizard will pretidigitize everyone as clean as he can. It would be unseemly to saunter in smelling of the sea and and days w/o bathing.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Monday December 10th, 2012 8:38:05 AM
"I agree. We need to get the children back to their families and inform the authorities so the case can be closed. As for the fee perhaps we can donate t to Toby's family to put towards tuition for military school?"
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday December 10th, 2012 10:34:06 AM
"We werre given this job by the authorrities, so taking the kids therre makes the most sense."
"Although I think Toby would love to play with the kids in ourr towerr."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 d20+1=8 ; d20+1=7 ; Monday December 10th, 2012 1:53:43 PM
Zane, tries to intimidate Toby one last time with his comment. "I think the lower chamber would be perfect for Toby, you did hear that I found an Iron Maiden down there didn't you?"
Intimidate 8 Bluff 7
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday December 10th, 2012 7:39:28 PM
Zeoll chuckles at Zane's truly laughable attempts to bluff and intimidate. "Not to worrry, Toby, old fellow. We'll just take you to the authorrities, and they can get you back to yourr family orr rreforrmatorry frrom which you escaped."
Toby --Jim C Monday December 10th, 2012 7:42:08 PM "Hmph"
Inspector Auslander -- Jim C Monday December 10th, 2012 7:46:32 PM
The group, bascially as a whole, decide to take the kids to the authorities, but Toby with Rachel in tow will have nothing to do with it as they burst away from the group into the crowd. The group could chase after, but why bother. That poor Rachel, is all that some could think. Soon they end up at the local constabulary and speak to Inspector Auslander himself. Thanking the group profusely, since he's already heard they're back before the group could even make it in to see him, he gives the group their reward. Paper bonds worth a total of 1000gp. "I know it may not be much to you guys, but this was a small case, and well, not real important to some people and ther 'Bigger Picture' way of thinking. Nonetheless thank you for your help in this case."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Monday December 10th, 2012 8:40:05 PM
"Tell me again why we do these chores for the city," is all Restlin can muster once they're on the way home.
"I'm getting home, taking a bath and giving the proverbial finger to this place before I go spend some of our money."
***
68200 gold after we sell that sword, assuming Beri doesn't want to keep it.
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Monday December 10th, 2012 8:50:16 PM
"Because no one else either can or will, my friend". Wyaar says in response to Restlin and thinks that home a bd and a bath sounds like a splendid idea.
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How much down time until the next module?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Monday December 10th, 2012 9:46:08 PM Besides, you're missing one of the most valuable things we got from this. How many adventuring parties currently have stories floating around town involving there adventures with not one, but TWO dragons? In the end that simple missing person job is going to increase our reputation ten fold.
ooc: The problem with that sword is that it's most useful when we can't see, and that is typically a situation we want to get out of ASAP. I say we sell it.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Monday December 10th, 2012 10:55:54 PM
At the office of the Inspector, Zeoll is happy to shake Asperger's hand and take his credit. "We arre herroes, and prround to do this worrk forr its own rrewarrd. That said, good sirr, yourr thanks is most welcome. Please call on us again at yourr need."
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Later, Zeoll thinks about the sword. "It would be best for a dwarrf orr otherr crreaturre with darrkvision. A Shadowdancerr might pay top gold for it. But failing that, surre, to the Catacombs."
Gloom blade -- Jim C Monday December 10th, 2012 11:26:15 PM
The gloom blade is a nonstandard magic item, hence a fate item and cannot be sold in the Catacombs.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday December 10th, 2012 11:32:03 PM
Bosk thanks the inspector. It was our pleasure, and we hope to be of more help to you and the city in the future. The cleric joins the others in their trip to their catacombs and then spends some time finishing his crafting project.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Monday December 10th, 2012 11:35:58 PM
After a moments thought Bosk begins to think out loud. Do you suppose we could enchant the sword with a permanent magical darkness spell of some sort? That would be really beneficial.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+13=27 ; d20+20=30 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 6:21:51 AM
Zeoll tries to recall any details he may have heard about this blade. [using memory domain reroll while I still can ... Know Arcana check ... rolls a 27 and, with reroll, a 30.
"I seem to rrecall, maybe, that this is a weapon used by the underrworrld rraces ... like the drrow. That would make sense."
Zeoll answers Bosk, "The Darrkness spell lasts the length of a battle, and Deeperr Darrkness, longerr still. Likely we can just use those at need. But the rreal trrick is that it worrks best when all norrmal sight, including Darrkvision, fails. That makes it most useful to a crreature that does not rrely on sight at all, using blindsense or blindsight or trremorrsense, or verry keen hearring."
Zeoll thinks about that. "Ourr best bet may be to hold onto it forr now and seek a collectorr. It is likely rrarre and worrth a lot to the rright buyerr."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:36:07 AM
"True seeing would work," Restlin comments. "We could all get true seeing enchantments on something we wear, like a pendant or whatnot, & fight all our battles in the dark."
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 6:49:34 PM Well, as long as will be holding onto the sword for a while I'm happy to carry it around, never know when it could come in handy. Though I am a bit skittish after Lowd's weapons, would someone mind casting detect evil on the it when they have a chance.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+24=40 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:02:17 PM
"Hmm...let me see that."
Restlin will cast identify on the sword tomorrow, just to be sure it's a standard Gloom Blade.
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Spellcraft = 40 - Identify an item w/ a CL up to 25.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:32:26 PM "Anyone have any crafting time available? if not I have some other things I can grab to supplement my gear."
"As to checking out that blade, it's beyond my capabilities."
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:46:48 PM
"I can make you a wand or ring. We have nothing on tap now, so I say we get crafty..."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:03:06 PM
Bosk cast detect evil on Beri's sword. I am in the middle of a crafting project right now and I believe I have one more to complete after this.
ooc: I'll double check tomorrow after my last exam. I think I finished my current project today, but I am not sure. I will also check what my next item was going to be. I might be able to put it off a bit longer if no other crafters are available.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:59:01 PM
Bosk turns to Zane. It looks like my current project is complete. What were you looking at having my craft for you? I have materials to craft a few items for myself, but most of them aren't a high priority. I am not sure how much time we'll have before our net assignment, but if it is within my skill level I will see what I can do to make it for you.
crafting time -- Jim C Wednesday December 12th, 2012 12:42:29 AM
You have 28 days to craft.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 1:58:56 AM
"Say Bosk, if you could create me an efficient quiver, I'd really appreciate it."
crafting time -- Jim C Wednesday December 12th, 2012 2:23:16 AM
Anyone who is crafting, I need the name of the item, if you're using Gillans Fast Forge, how many days it will take (one item taking 3.5 days and another taking 3.25 days is a total of 8 days--you cannot start crafting a magic item the same day you have finished one) and your spellcraft rolls unless it's an autosuccess.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) d20+10=30 ; d20+22=34 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 6:56:34 AM
Zeoll goes to bed pondering the dilemma of what magical item to make next. That night he has a dream ...
Zeoll stands in the rooftop garden of the Iron Tower the group's home. It is night, and the sky is clear -- clearer than the always-on magical lights and mundane smokes of the city would ever allow in reality. Zeoll looks at the stars, and he reaches up to them. They are too far for him to reach, but he strains ... up ... up ...
In his dream, there is a constellation of a great warrior striding the heavens. Does such a constellation exist in the Wold's night sky? In Zeoll's dream, it is Great Orion, the Hunter, but to Zeoll it is clearly the constellation of Domi.
Domi, who once said to Zeoll, "Now it is up to you to prove that all three aspects of Taur can unite in spite of their differences...that all three make up a nigh-unbeatable force for good in the Wold." Zeoll remembers how his group did not unite the Taur races. Could not even stay united as a band of adventurers, and fell apart.
Zeoll reaches up to star-Domi. He leaps up ... up ... and his fingers barely touch the god's belt ... and then he falls ... down ... down ... back to the Wold. The giant figure laughs at the prone liontaur, removes his belt, and tosses it down to Zeoll. Somehow, it is not the belt that he expected ...
Zeoll wakes, and tries to interpret his dream. He decides that it is an answer to his question: What should I make?
The next day, Zeoll goes shopping in Hook City for the finest leather, and a platinum buckle, beautifully crafted. After all, can Hook City -- the Wold's most magical city, be a lesser place to shop than the Catacombs? He gathers all the ingredients he will need. He will spend all of his loot from this adventure, and also his Manacles of Cooperation -- never used, although Toby had tempted him.
Zeoll will spend the next 16 days crafting a Belt of Physical Perfection, +2. At the Catacombs, the parts would cost 8,000 gp -- but Zeoll will spend more to source the parts locally. The Spellcraft DC to make the CL17 item is 22. He cannot cast the three spells -- bear's endurance, bull's strength, cat's grace -- required. That hoists the spellcraft DC by 15, to 37. Zeoll's spellcraft is at +10. He says -- for the first time in many years -- a brief prayer to Domi, and does his best. Amazingly, he rolls a natural 20! A spellcraft check of 30! Praise Domi!
Of course, a 30 is still 7 under the required DC. Oops, it seems that Zeoll has missed the DC by five or more, with his natural 20. and per the rules, "Failing this check by 5 or more results in a cursed item (see Cursed Items for more information)."
Zeoll looks closely at his new "Belt of Physical Perfection +2," wondering what he has wrought. He casts Identify, a spell he does know, and takes a really close look.
Spellcraft check to ID his magic item: 34.
OOC to Kindly DM Jim: Highlight to display spoiler: {I wanted to give you a chance before we are done for hilarity and hijinks, Jim! LOL!}
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 10:48:00 AM
Bosk shakes his head in response to Restlin's request. Not unless you cas cast the Secret Chest spell needed for it. Through a strange twist of fate I no longer have access to the Secrete Chest, my odds of failure would be too high for my liking without access to the spell.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 10:53:42 AM
OOC: "Secrete Chest" ... OUCH! That hurts too much to even think about. :-)
James I think I need to research that in the BGC!
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 10:59:05 AM Would anyone be able to craft an Animated Mithral Heavy Shield for me during our down time?
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:09:17 AM
Bosk shakes his head. I don't think so. That is a magic armor craft, and last checked our group has no one with that skill...unless someone took that feat last level and I forgot about it.
Restlin, would you have time to upgrade my ring of protection from +2 to +3? This isn't a high priority thing and it would take a few days, so no worries if you need to spend your time scribing scrolls or helping others.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 1:45:01 PM
"Yup, I can do that. I'm going to have a bunch of scrolls to copy into my book soon, but that won't take too long."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 1:49:13 PM
Wyaar would ask for some crafting time for some of his stuff for the group. Specifics later.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 2:04:42 PM
Zane having thought it over, "Restlin, I too would like my ring increased from +2 to +3, but if you have not the time, it's OK. I'm planning on going to the Catacombs and buying a Belt of Dexterity and a couple beads of Campfire. The latter will be of use to the group, but I'll pay for them. I'm also interested in getting a continual flame cast on the burner inside my hooded lantern. That way I have a light source that I can shut off and on."
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 2:31:52 PM I can cast continual flame if you take care material components. I suggest taking the wick out and casting the spell on that rather than the whole lantern. It will make it easier to cover up the light when you want darkness.
Zane, was there something you said you wanted me to craft for you?
ooc: I can do it for free if Jim lets me summon a lantern archon and he allows it to cast the spell, but I try not to abuse that trick.
Jim: if you have the spell, use it. Other than combat, Summon Monsters can be useful in other applications and I think they should be used when you can.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 2:48:19 PM
Restlin nods to Zane. "No problem! I just need a couple of days to copy some new spells into my book, but I'll have enough time for both rings."
***
Restlin cannot fail the spellcraft check for the rings o' protection. Spend the money for the mats and consider them crafted.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+15=26 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 5:58:04 PM
While Bosk contemplates which of his personal projects he will do he begins work on Restlin's efficient quiver. He prays for guidance and a steady hand, slightly worried about not being able to cast one of the spells. Fortunately luck is with him and the wizard and he is not only able to easily craft the item, but he could have rushed it a bit more and gotten it done in half the time without a problem. Smiling he hands it to the wizard. On the outside of the quiver are two scenes of Restlin, one depicting him fighting a dragon with a straight razor and and the other of Restlin riding proudly one the dragon's back carrying the black blade as his trophy. It turned out rather well, if I do say so myself.
Actions --------------------- Craft efficient quiver for Restlin DC 19 needed. Succeeded with a 26. (DC 9 + 5 to craft + for 5 for not having Secret Chest spell = 19)
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 5:58:40 PM
ooc: Item took 2 days to make.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+15=26 ; d4=3 ; d4=1 ; d4=3 ; d4=4 ; d100=6 ; d100=7 ; d100=52 ; d100=64 ; d100=32 ; d100=19 ; d100=34 ; d100=35 ; d100=88 ; d100=60 ; d100=46 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 6:40:16 PM
Bosk next begins crafting a robe of useful (taur sized) items for himself, this time deciding to work a little faster than he did on Restlin's item, knowing he wouldn't feel as bad about wrecking his own project than he would a group members. None the less, he keeps luck charm handy and prepares to use a hero point is it is close. Fortunately, the odds are very much in his favor. After much hard work his robe is a huge success, with more patches than he dared hope for and he managed to craft into it a pit and an iron door, the very reason he crafted the cloak in the first place.
Actions ----------------- Craft Robe of useful items. Need a 24 to craft at an accelerated rate, rolled a 26 # of extra patches = 4d4 = 11 parches #1 = 100 gp #2 = 100 gp #3 = pit 10x10x10 #4 = potion of cure serious wounds #5 = 24ft ladder #6 = Iron Door #7 = 24 ft ladder #8 = 24 ft ladder #9 = Pair of War Dogs #10 = Potion Cure Serious Wounds #11 = Mule with saddle bag
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:04:06 PM "Bosk, I'm gonna be interested in a slotless robe of arcane heritage, eventually. But I think upgrading my ring is more urgent right now, mainly because until I can cast a bit more powerful magiks, it's not completely important. But, just keep it in mind, it will be important.
Can you craft a Belt of Dexterity +2? If not it's no biggy"
crafting time -- Jim C Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:22:47 PM
Please be aware the new module has been approved and I will post the first post of said module on Friday, so plan accordingly :)
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:27:33 PM
Bosk quickly does the math on his fingers counting out the days. Upgrade Beri's belt of Dex to +4, Make a Belt of Dex +2 for Zane, Restlin's quiver....yes...yes I should have time to do that belt for you. I will need someone to cast Cat's Grace for me, but i believe we have a few people that can cast that so it shouldn't be a problem.
ooc: any volunteers to cast Cat's Grace for me?
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:40:45 PM Guess that's a no on the shield, Bosk will you have time to upgrade my belt of dexterity?
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:41:58 PM Sure thing, just bring me the materials from the Giggling Ghost.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) d20+18=32 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=31 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+14=28 ; d20+14=23 ; d20+14=26 ; d20+14=29 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:57:47 PM
Restlin arrives home feeling far dirtier and tired than he's comfortable with. A long bath tinged with lavender oil and several hours of sleep later, he's much better.
Inspecting the Gloom Blade further, it strikes him that it was his reward from Finn. As such, he decides to keep it, mounting it for the moment above his bed. Perhaps it will bring him luck some day.
The next morning he heads out for the Catacombs to blow all his hard earned money. He spends the next several days pouring over scrolls and copying them into his spellbook. Ironically, the Confusion spell confuses him, taking him a straight two weeks to figure out.
When handed his new quiver, Restlin's eyes light up. "This is great, Bosk! It looks just like that stupid dragon!" He's more than happy to spend the next several days upgrading Bosk & Zane's rings o' protection to +3.
However, after 27 days of all this wizardy stuff, Restlin's ready to come apart at the seams. "THIS IS SO BORING," the wizard cries out one afternoon. "Isn't there someone trying to invade the city or kidnap it's children? If we don't go adventuring soon, I'm having a come apart."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 8:18:52 PM
Zane hands Bosk the Belt materials as well as the 50 gp of Ruby Dust for the Continual Flame, and Restlin the Ring and the materials needed to upgrade it. He then spends some time practicing with his bow, and the new tattoo he got on his forearm, that of an arrow bursting through a tree. (Gravity Bow Brahmah's Tattoo)
He also spends time using the Towers outside as a jungle gym and spending time meditating refocusing himself, something about that brat Toby threw him off kilter.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 6:27:34 AM
Zeoll looks at his new belt, trying to analyze the results of his audacious experiment.
Perhaps he will even try it on.
After he is done, he will lend a hand to his comrades with their crafting ... if he survives!
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:49:20 AM
ooc: Come on belt of Gender Change, Hello Zellona!
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 12:14:34 PM
OOC: You mean Zoë.
:-)
Jim: until you try it on, you won't know :)
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 1:47:44 PM
OOC: What!? Kindly DM Jim, you mean Spellcraft 34 with an Identify spell does not reveal what it is? Well if that's the case, Zeoll / Zoë will try it on! Otherwise, why make the thing?
Zeoll foolishly decides to try on his enigmatic new belt. He's not completely crazy, though ... he'll do so one morning in the tower common room with everyone on hand who is willing to (witness the fiasco / risk the fireball) ... after he divests himself of all his other magic items and spell components pouch ... with Heroism cast on himself and both his Natural Divination abilities set to help his saving throws!
OOC: Can anyone cast a remove curse?
OOC: And DM Jim, how much did Zeoll have to (pay / waste) to source the materials locally? The Catacombs would have charged 8 grand. You want I should roll some rolls to gather info on best/cheapest magic shops in the city?
Later ... assuming he survives ... Zeoll says, "I knew I should not have bought that discount unicorrn hairr in the barrgain bin at Crrazy Al's Used Magik Emporrium and Tattoo Parrlorr!"
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 13th, 2012 1:56:05 PM
You are in luck, Bosk regularly prepares remove curse as one of his daily spells figuring the group is bound to need it.
Zeoll's Belt -- Jim C Thursday December 13th, 2012 2:19:22 PM
After donning the belt that Zeoll painstakingly made, nothing happens.
Then suddenly,
<insert scottish accent>
"Oh looky here! Oh yes, aren't I perfect, aren't I just the best damn belt you've ever seen?! Look at the supple cuts of my leather, feel it, feel it I tell you! Oh yes, jimmy boy, you've got it all going on with this belt hanging on your waist! Oh... what is that? Have you no shame, jimmy boy? You've got no pants on! And here I am right by your twig and berries! Ach, I think I'm going to vomit on me'self!" All that is heard for the next minute are the sounds of dry heaving coming from the belt, then it stops.
Cost is the same as the Catacombs.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells d20+15=31 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+15=34 ; d20+15=17 ; d20+15=19 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=27 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 2:40:38 PM
Bosk spends much of the next few weeks crafting in the tower working on a variety of projects both for himself and for the group. It is tiresome work, but his ring of sustenance helps him to work steadily without even needing breaks for meals. When he is not working he checks around with his contacts to see if anyone had heard from Heather's family and to see if Toby has gotten into any more trouble. In the evenings he spends his time training at the WLA and improving his skill with the bastard sword.
Before Zeoll tries on the belt Bosk asks him to use his divination power to see if he can discover anything about the gold box they retrieved from Lowd or the location of Heather's Family. As the liontaur puts on the belt Bosk stands ready to remove the curse if necessary.
Crafting Rolls Slotless Hand of glory at 1/2 time need need 15 = 31 Success Pearl of Power upgrade need a 22 = 17 rerolled using Greendale's Luck Charm = 22 Success Prayer Beads, Lesser done in 1/2 time need 15 = 34 success Tauric Totem Bag = 17 (There is no craft check given for the totem bag) Belt of Incredible Dexterity Upgrade for Beri in 1/2 time need 18 rolled 21 Belt of Incredible Dexterity for Zane in 1/2 time need an 8 rolled a 27
= 28 days of crafting Gillan's Fast Forge Time not used Cat's Grace was cast by another party member for the belts of dexterity using scrolls Bosk purchased in the Catacombs.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 2:52:56 PM
Zeoll laughs and dons his usual garb in fall colors. "Sorrry, Sirr Belt," he says. "I did not mean to offend!"
Zeoll flexes his muscles, takes some deep breaths, twiddles his thumbs, and tries to determine if the belt does grant a +2 to Str, Dex, and Con.
He continues to engage the belt in conversation, wondering if it is intelligent. That would be something.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 13th, 2012 3:29:37 PM
Bosk keep watching to see what will happen next, none too thrilled with the idea of a sentient object in the tower. Its very existance a mokery of life...
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Thursday December 13th, 2012 7:31:55 PM
"Cool, another object in our growing collection! Uncurse the poor liontaur and toss the belt next to that brand."
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Thursday December 13th, 2012 7:59:46 PM "I take it we collect cursed items for kicks?"
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Thursday December 13th, 2012 9:43:09 PM
"Everyone needs a hobby, Zane. This is ours."
Wyaar (JonL) AC 27/17/22 CMD 23 HP 62/62 Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:03:44 PM
Wyaar hands Restlin a scroll and small sack of goodies, "Present for you... or for me through you if you have the time, my friend."
"The belt seems to be a fine conversationalist. Perhaps we could get the girls to carry it around.."
Zeoll's Belt -- Jim C Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:50:40 PM
The belt seems to be on mute at the present--maybe it's random. Also, it doesn't seem to want to come off.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Thursday December 13th, 2012 11:06:49 PM I say leave it on him for now. Let him live with the belt for a while and hopefully it will teach him not to randomly try on cursed object.
ooc: Bosk will make the bard wear the belt a while and wait until Zeoll is not looking and then casting remove curse, just in case the belt compels him to keep it on. The reason for waiting is in no small part because the belt amuses him.
ooc: I would wait longer, but I want the belt off before we start the net module.
Jim: remove curse does not remove the cursed item, just allows him to take it off in the 6 second time frame the spell gives him. You cannot sell this item in the Catacombs.
Beriothian (Will)-- AC:23/16/16 HP: 62/62 CMD = 23 (hero point spent) Thursday December 13th, 2012 11:16:11 PM Zeoll's not wearing pants? All of a sudden the girls love and fascination with Zeoll is a little creepy.
Zeoll (HP49 of 49, AC23, CMD15) Friday December 14th, 2012 7:02:06 AM
It's not that Zeoll wants to offend -- it's just that he's racially prohibited!
Zeoll spends his extra time trying to figure out his belt. Does it make him stronger, faster, tougher? What magic kind of magic does it detect? He uses his Read Dream ability to try to find out more.
Jim: In all other respects, the belt acts exactly as you crafted.
Restlin (Carl) -- AC: 17/14/15 CMD: 15 HP: 31/50 (Spells) Friday December 14th, 2012 12:00:14 PM
Restlin will, of course, cast any and all spells required for crafting.
During the course of his time off, Restlin's studies take a turn. He decides to buckle down and get serious about his craft. Several mind-breaking evenings later, a disheveled Restlin walks downstairs and instantly appears in the kitchen. He grabs an apple to eat, turns around, and instantly appears next to Zeoll.
"This divination and enchantment stuff is starting to hurt my head. You can handle it from now on."
The wizard takes a bite, glares at it for not being a pierogi, and teleports over to the staircase before walking up to his room again.
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So liontaurs can't wear pants...could they get away with a blanket slot? Far be it from me to compare them to mounts, but something like a horse-blanket should be doable.
Also, I performed some surgery on Restlin. He's now a conjurer as opposed to a universalist. Zeoll handles divination and enchantment (exception: calm emotions) better than Restlin can, so those are his opposing schools.
Bosk AC: 30/14/27 CMD:23 HP 64 of 64 Spells Friday December 14th, 2012 12:11:59 PM
ooc: I'll check over Restlin and everyone else's sheets over break to make sure they are up to date for the new DMs.
Zane Stormfront AC 27 CMD 23 HP 63/63 Friday December 14th, 2012 8:08:33 PM
Zane just shakes his head at the answer he received.
"All we need is for that belt to start yelling next time we are trying to be quiet for one reason or another...."
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